Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 30, 1914, Page 1

/————— ey \I" AGLE NAKES EGH AGAINST L5 REPEAL lqPPLED WITH RHEUMATISM IE WAS ROLLED INTO HOUSE 170,000 MINERS ON STRIKE OVER WAGES (By Associated Press.) Leeds, Eng., March 30—One hun- dred and seventy thousand miners in the Yorkshire pits were ordered out today. The strike resulted in a re- fusal of the companfes to grant a new wage scale. Thirty-five thousand quit today and others will go out lat- er in the week. SUNDAY IN PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa., Mareh 30.— ok Vigorous Issue Against Presi CHOL C) dent Wilson- His Speech Was Greeted With Applause this city today conducting revival meetings. Three meetings will be given today, two of them for the especial benefit of ithe stude \fashington, March 30—That the|he University of Punfisvll\':r:lr;ts ar?é kos bill, providing for the repeal of iho faculty has announced Ih:l’l all b Panama tolls exemption is prac-|gstydies will be suspended for today. wred of adoption in the i N the concensus of opinion .on debate was resumed today in @ houses on the repeal question.| | M. B. pponents of the measure in the nate continued their program of HNE MEE"NG v (oday and it was forecast that| wote on repeal would not be i wached for six weeks. A meeting, having for its object A vote in the House is expected to- the erection and maintainance of a srow night or Wednesday. Some Young Men's Christian Association 't that the measure will have a building in Lakeland, was held in rity of seventy-five; others fore-{ the new Dickson building yesterday t thirty-five majority. tafternoon. This meeting had been From an invalid's chair wheeled to extensively advertised and talked of floor of the House, Ropresentali\'e;h,\' the young men of the city who sle of Florida, crippled with{had its successful launching at peumatism, made a vigorous speech heart, and that their efforts were pposing repeal. He declared there‘ well spent is attested by the fact 25 an honest division of opinion in that over two hundred enthusiastic e matter and the president could‘snmmrters were present to lend en- ot be excused for ‘‘playing petty‘(‘ouragmuont to the litics.”” He said: ‘“‘I've heard much]thoir presence and words of sound aid of the Anglo-Saxon bond. This advice and good counsel., The meet- as not impressed me much. My ob-'ing was called to order by its tem- krvation has been that Great Britain! porary chairman, Mr. A. R. Stan- (By Associated Press. ) jcally iip lies with Great Britain.” flause greeted the invalid’s declara- ion . week, after which, as is customary with all Y. M. C. A. meetings, “America” was sung by the entire gathering. Dr. W. D, (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 30.-~Prosi-' et Wilson today declared that the; femocrats could find ample ground i the Baltimore platform for vot- 1g for the canal tolls exemption re- Nowlin, former pas- ent editor of the ors of rebel disaster in circulation. movement by|SECOND READING 1ot a friend of this country except|ton, who spoke for a few minutes,| .y1e bhill will come before the House ten the advantage of that friend-joutlining the object of the meeting|of (ommons for the second rendlngl‘ Ap-jand explaining the nature of thejijguy, work that had been done the past|ii js possible King George will have desire for a solution which will meet ltor of the Baptist church, and pres-|ists, and yet at the same time placate Florida Baptist{the Protestants of the Ulster coun- Witness, pronounced the invocation.|ties. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1914. e ———— VILEA 15 [N GONMEN WILL f=sms-e=siTTY GEN, OF PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE DANGEROUS AND] ASK A STAY DIFFIGULT PLAGE, OF EXEGUTION REPORTS RECEIVED THROUGH|WISH TO SEE WHAT BECKER'S WOUNDED NOT REASSURING That the Rebels are Defeated (By Associated Press.) Chihuahua, March 30.—The fail ure of any news to come from Tor- reon today caused much anxiety hera over the fortunes of Francisco Villa. According to stories by the wounde coming from the front, leader is apparently in a difficult if not dangerous position. There i3 much apprehension at reports cf heavy federal reinforcements going to aid the federal garrison at Tor- reon. There are many stories of the| heavy slaughter brought here by! nearly six hundred wounded who have been placed in hospitals here. The battle, none doubts, is the most bitter in modern times in Mexico. Villa's forces are known to be much depleted by the seven days’ desperate fightin.g There are unverified rum- HOME RULE BILL London, March 30.—The lLome the rebel|four le TRIAL WILL DEVELOP Billy Sunday and his pamy are in|Unverified Rumors Are to the Effect| Their Execution Has Been Set for Aypril 13th, But Will Probably Be Postponed (By Associated Press.) New York, March 30.—The four gunmen convicted of the murder of Herman Rosenthal, will ask a stay (,g"l‘he public service commission will execution until after the second trial d|of Charles Becker. Counsel for the rates on tion of the gunmen had been set for April 13. The petition bore the sig- natures of ten of the twelve jurors who convicted the gunmen. |' REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Furnished by Security, Abstract & Title Company.) | March 27 J. W. Sample to L.. I.. Mason. E. F. Boewe to J. H. Lahue. Geo. H Alfield to Enoch P. Mich ener. Edward l.. Mack to J. A. John-| son . John E. Andrews to E. L. Mack, Malloy & Miller to W. J. Howey Land Co. Malloy Land Co. Isadore V Gedney to Merrill Bary & Miller to W. J. Howey, The situation is critical and' to act. So far the King's interest has manifented itself only in a con- stitutional way. He expressed his the approval of the Irish National: ol While the platform declares| That peculiarly Shropriate oMl ae Ll a e L or .exemption he said it also de-|hymn, with its lines of encourage-|unanimous. Mr. Bassett in accept- : ‘Rescut the Perishing,” wasjing the nomination replied to the subsidy and|ment, ) then sung by the entire assembly, followed by lares against a ship emption is undoubtedly a ship| bsidy. He said the Democrats standing, which was ould find no difficulty in choosing| Revive us Again. hich declaration to obey. He said| Mr. Stanton then introduced Mr » report that he had bargained|A. J. Holworthy, secretary of the ith Great Britain was only one of| Board of Trade, and an earnest into the debate|worker for the betterment of the he insults drawn 1l said the contest on the question ad been degraded into a mere at- wmpt to discredit the administra- conditions and environments of our young men, who spoke interestingly on the movement to organize a Y. kon. He added that this made the M. C. A. here in 1912. iministration victory more certain.| Following Mr. Holworthy's well The president’s course was vigor-| received remarks, Mr. McLain ren- usly defended by Representativ |dered “The Holy City.'" Mr. Me- Han;ilton. of Michigan, Republican. Lain’s splendid baritone voice was never heard to Dbetter advantage ‘This is not a matter of party poli- ) he said. Representative Mon-|than in this pleasing number, un.d faone, Democrat, of Virginia, sup-|the large gathering evinced their wried #he repeal bill, declaring that appreciation by their hearty ap- fie chose the “timeworn Democratic| plause. Mrs. W. P. Pillans ac- foctrine” of no subsidies. Represen- companied Mr. McLain. . fative Doremus, chairman of the] Mr. P. E. Chunn. cashier of the Democratic congressional committee { American State Al!ank. and Lake- opposing the bill declared that if land's corresponding secretary for ame law “we would be forever the Central Y. M. C. A., was l?"Vf pped from granting free transit introduced. Mr. r'h:mn r‘l]l{])llflfilli‘(l firongh the canal to coast-wise or the need of a local Y. M. t‘. \ mv on shipping. Lakeland, and spoke most Ivt'llll‘KZI_\ of the good that such an organiza- tion could effect among the young {men of our city, and volunteered his; PROHIBITIONISTS’ Ux- | best efforts for the furtherance of: TANGI‘ING SNARL the movement. A Mr. H. D. Bassett, president of -v-RMhOSt.er'.N' Y".'\larc‘\..:fl'—;‘the local Chautauqua Association,] ‘T-;;‘v‘“r::ltl:it;}?: 1:)(:11:‘:;2:00;“‘_;(:::_anw] a tirnluss' u.nd energetic wnrkofi s : for the upbuilding of the' commun i e mmmm"elit\' and improvement of its morals tent 5,::::1 .wo[!necs‘;i'lg'u.“n;r;::n:;;' was next heard. Mrl. Buss:-n‘s:‘)r(::: Mitham, the only member of th favorably of 1L mmomn?‘_‘anlon of‘ tomm tt;xe who h-aS not resigned as|uwmlod n. .to a9 earne]s] Hzf their the result of the bitter prohibition all the citizens, r;;zlk}r(ne:s iedbtog tarrel, may refuse to give up t uteed % church ah R ('“:me for! boks, and it is generally under- himself to do L t:" :&: p”;“ ot 1 the controversy wil]i not ter- lhemummatfl i b e with today's meeting. meTh;* meeting was then |open for the nomination of perma-| nent officers. State Senator Herbert) J. Drane, who offered the name of - There being no further nominations, Louis, Mo., March 30.—Mrs H. D. Bassett for permanent chair- Howe Elliott, of Newport,|man, paid this es .mz“\‘n' g,\n-'~]0:23 will lecture here tonight un-fa well desirved tribute In his chosen @ appropriate remarks 2 Progressive| chosen and apr . o e 1s seconds to the nomina- thrown WOMAN PROGRESSIVE IS S | Barty O} f Numerov v Club. This is the last of aj * : caps? ¥ties which has brought to this cityltion throughout thnhhnnS» ::il}l:;‘ "th well ivi eake! the popularity of the mnomin well-known Progressive sp & Fred for the office of jdresses were made by remarks of Senator Drane in a voice that shook with emotion and which at times came near failing him, and which convinced his hear- ers that his whole heart and soul was in the movement. Nominations for permanent secre- tary were then declared in order and Mr. A. R. Stanton offered the name of Mr. P. E. Chunn for this position. Mr. Chunn's election was made unanimous and the newly elected officers were then inducted into office. ° (‘hairman Bassett then upon the various ministers present for a few remarks and short ad- the following gentlemen, all of whom spoke carnestly in favor of the movement, and emphasizing the YIS | A A ) C. A., Dr. Nowlin, Rev. Pattersor, Rev. dey, Dr. Boulton. Rev. Stein- meyer, Rev. Pugh and Rev. Wood called ward. \Mr. Harry Hines, a deserved fav- orite in Lakeland’s musical circles, whose splendid tenor has fre- delighted Lakeland audi- er sanz Van Agnews ‘‘Peni- tend in a manner most pleasing. It was then moved and seconded and unanimously carried that each chureh in the city appoint two rep- resentatives to act as an executive committee, and that the names of| such appointees be handed in to the secretary not later than Wednesday, | at which time this newly amxoinn-d: executive committee will meet for| the purposé of formulating plans for{ the promulgation of the movement along sound business lines. ant auently (Chairman Bassett than called upon Mrs. Dr. C. C. Wilson, in whose large heart the movement less and energetic spirit was ever visible throughout the past week, for a few remarks, which were well chosen and to whith the closest at- tention was given. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was, af* ter “Abide with Me audience, dismissed prayer by * had been sung with a 'hy the ! Rev few words of Richard Bolton The speeches made at this meeting the ™ ag Land;q s former Congressman and Dr. William A. Evans ;”""“ health commissioner of Chi-| 2. nomi- and seconded that the as carried and was made moved ations close, which w Mr. Bassett's election wil] appear in full in tomorrow’s is 'Sue of the Telegram, having been re- ceived too late for p \blication today | Tax deed to T. W. Sallie J. Stanl . D. - allie anley to W. D. M=y oo 4 by Governor Yates in 1864, as trial affairs in foreign countries. found its inception and whose virn-s lett. Stewart Brooks to B. G. Mavo. Gary. Rae. | Ned and Lee Stanley to W. D. Mc4 Sallie J. Stanley to W. D. Mec- Rae | Harry J. Rothrock to Hettie J. Seiler. Ross and Baird to Earl A. Gilles: pie. Scally & Bassett to Mrs. Cathe- rine Cardwell. Mrs. M. A. Troutman Anna Cardwell. Alta Mabe to Scally & Bassett. . to Miss Eldredge Johnson to Scally & Bassett . H. T. Lykes to W. F. Hallam Company . March 28 © 2. A. Wingate to R. W. Puckett. Edward (. Stuart to C. G. Mem- minger. Sherman Arnold to Celia Arnold. Annie L. dyle to Malloy & Miller, M. L. & A. E. Robinson to D. P. Purcell. Augustus M. Pope to Graydon W, Johnson . oAl W. J. Perry. Van Deusen & Shannon to Lester Hall. (. J. Baldwin to Kate Williams. Arietta A. Hall to Fannie Hall. Audley H. Marlatt to Cornelia M. Marlett Janette I.. Webb to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hattersley. M. L. & A. E. Nancy Barnes. ‘OFFICERS OF Smith to flsaac Berger. Smith to Joseph Ingham Robinson to This is the first photograph of the Left to right: Lieut. V. | States navy. |‘high school auditoriums, ft l()llily to present such a 1)(‘-' tition to Governor Glynn. The execu-, LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM | No. 123 Earners’ Theater Leagues and The- ater Center for Schools( organized for the purpose’ of promoting ant among the working people and through the public school system, has arranged for the presentation of Shakespearian dramas in public and beginning’ today. Ben Greet is associated with the movement, and his company will present “A Mid-summer Night's Dream,” “The Tempest,” and ‘‘As You Like It.” The use of the schools as theaters is a new movement in fthis city, and it is expected will be well received by the people. ANTHRACITE COAL RATES bA. RESICNED POSITION TODAY HIS RESIGNATION GOES INTO EFFECT ON APRIL 15 Felder Wants to Devote his Time &b Hig Candidacy for U. §. ° Senate (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., March 30.—Thomas March 30.— S. Felder resigned today as attorney general of Georgia in order to devote his energics to his candidacy for the United States Senate, resignation to be effective April 15. { Philadelphia, Pa., today grant hearings regarding the anthracite coal from the mines to this city. ASOUITH NOW BAITSH REDFIELD STUDYING THE PACIFIC COAST Seattle, Wash., March 30.—Secre- William C. Redfield of the de- . (partment of commerce is in this ecity i : . today, ithe guest of local political and (By Associated Press.) commercial organizations. The secre: London, March 30.—Colonel John yv plang to stay here two days. ’Svnly. secretary of war in the Brit- then go to Tacoma. He is making a ishl cul;i}wt. resigned ‘today and his tour of the Coast country to take up l'«*famn:mnu was accepted by the pre- department questions with the mier. : : ; agents directly in charge of work Premier :\Sl!lllfll himself with the ,.6 With this visit of Secretary approval of King George, accepted Redfield to Seattle, all of the Presi- the portfolio of war. !dent’s official family, including the foxorutl\'u himself, will have become !u(‘quainte(l with this city through a i personal visi,t except Secretaries Jas. Bx-Congressman Napoleon B. C. McReynolds, of the department Thistlewood, Republican, of (Cairo, of justice, and Albert Sydney Burle- was born in Kentu county, Delaware, son, postmaster general. Secretary March 20, 1837. He was raised on a Redfield is a manufacturer who has farm and educated in the public/made extensive studies of conditions scnools of that State; moved to 1l-|both at home and abroad, having linois in 1858. He enlisted in the|/made & tour of the world in 1907 Union Army in 1862, was commis- with the object of studying indus- TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS captain of Co. €, 98th Illinois in- fantry. He served in the army of VILLA’S VISIONARY OPTIMISM the Cumberland, in Wilder's Bri-' gade; was engaged in the battles ofl Juarez, Mexico, March 30.—So Stone River, Tullahoma, Chickamau=isure wze Villa of taking Torreon by ga, Farmington, Tennessee, Mission tomorrow, it was said the following Ridge and the Atlanta campaign. H |',(_n]o,grnm was received by a number gerved with Wilson’s Cavalry Corps of his friends recently at the track and was wounded at Selma, Ala., in here. ‘Play all of your money on n865. He was mayor of Cairo from'me to win at Torreon, and that by 1879 o 1883, and again from 1897 March 31. (Signed) P. Villa.” to 1901. He was department com- Owing to the rigid rebel censorship mander for Illinois Grand Army of which has been established and the Republic in 1901. He was elect-| maintained, no confirmation of re- ed to the Sixtieth Congress to fill a|ports can be secured, bult the recent Ivu(-un(-y occasioned by the death of rebel defeats have set their backers Hon. G. W. Smith, and was elected|to hedging all bets. to the Sixty-first and re-elected to |the Sixty-second Congresses. CENTER OF ALL MODERN EVIL BECKER TRIAL MOST COSTLY | | Kansas City, Mo., March 30.— The “parasitic woman' was defined New York, March 30.—The Beck- today by Prof. H. J. Davenport, of or trial will likely go down in his- the University of Missouri at a meet- as one of the costliest in the ing of the Kansas City Credit Men’s tory history of New York, thus ranking Ass Association today. She is the nwith Thaw, Molineux, Nan ’zurlvrsonl\\'umfln of the wealthy home, bears and other trials. Thegeonvicted po-;no children and does no work except lice licutenant who has just been to demonstrate to the world the fi- granted an appeal from sentence to nancial success of her husband.” the death chair, is prepared to spend A st thousands, it is said, to h(e.rlvurml m‘i Belding, Mich., March 30.—Pro- the charge of having instigated the gressives and Republicang are unit- murder of Herman Rosinthal, the ed in the caucuses called today to gambler ]l|'.\lrltl \mn‘n.v} W llllllhlll!nunnnulw candidates. The Demo- has asked for an additional appro- cratic ticket which was placed in the priation for the Becker re-trial, es- field last week is so strong, the re 2 % g s 1) i timating that it will cost more "“‘"Imflinlll: two parti's have thought the previous one. | best to unite their candidates. THE AVIATION CORPS OF THE NAVY complete group of commissioned officers of the aviation crops of the United D. Herbster, Lieut. W. M. Mcllvain, Lieut. P. N. L. Bellinger, Lieut. R. C. Sauf | ley, Lieut. J. H. Towers, Lieut. Com. H. C. Mustin, Lieut. B. L. Smith, Ensign de Chevaller and Ensign M. L. Stols. ' The picture was taken at the naval aeronautical station at Pensacola, Fla. ' e e e e e A A AN AN A A A NN A AN AN