Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 3, 1914, Page 1

LAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1914 No. 127 T SANFORD ETERAN RAILROAD MAN MAKES U\ HIS LAST REPORT l*ln‘ee Years Too Ill to Attend | to His Duties, Still Retained By Road ‘Samford, April 3.—J. C. Higgins, {perintendent of the Sanford Di- ?:“U ;l’ the Coast Line, died here { ;,‘-y"‘ o ing at 10:30 after an ill- "l.‘lr hree years of paralysis, com- n.( with heart trouble. n'l‘.Jil‘glll: had been with the yast! Line for the past thirty.five ars, and for eleven s had led the oflice of superintendent of e Samford Division. Although un- e to actively attend to the duties Bis position for the past three ’ ‘lfls he had been retained in this m by the road, drawing full entire time, so highly was 3 in the estimation of the| | \ funeral will be held in this ty @8 2 o'clock tomorrow after- J. F. Ccuncil stated to fm representative this after- at a large delegation of rail- n will go up te Sanford from d tomorrow to attend the a mnmmms SOCIAL SEASON Aui’usm, Ga., April 3—The social ason in Augusta will be prolonged s year because of the arrival to- Prof. William H. Taft, whose for several scasons have en- m heir vacations here, rogram of Mrs, Jarley's 'axworks tc Be Given at the jum Tonight Mrg. Jarley—Mrs. Beebe. m the Utility Man—Mr. Bow- Three Branches of the W. C. [, Reading—Miss Eva Louise Mrs. Webb. Miss Ella May Holder (in ing Reception (in wax): -——Miss Ella May Holder. r Girls — Misses Leonard b and Eva Louise Tweedell. and maid. OR! (in wax). \ iding—Mrs. Fidler (in wax). Miss Marguerite Bridges Pigs (in wax). Sick and Baby Well (in —Mrs. Angel (in wax). n Solo—Miss Baggett. ure—What Cupid Did (in —Mrs. Madden (in wax). g—Mr. Williamson (in wax). Misses Lucy and Sarah Adams of their best specialties. The Adams are the smallest pres- actresses on the American ig—The King's Minstrel, Mr. 8 ding—Mrs. Steitz. Miss Lowman of New York. mre —|Sleeping | Beauty (in . T Princess—Mrs. Hull. & Prince—Mr. Williamson. The Witch—Miss Edna Hazeltine. ;\- ies—Misses Annetta Logan, la May Holder, Etta Beebe and erite Bridges. ds and ladies of the court. Ige Beard and his Wives. s. mpanists: Mrs. S. T. Fletch- Jbert Von Toska and others. 3 ppresentative Richmond Pearson n is using a motorcycle in his forial campaign in Alabama, but e is not depending on hot air DwWer. are 195 American cities population of over 30,000 DIED TODAY | e new photograph of the Grand Duke Michael, only brother of the czar, who, according to rumors in offi- cial circles, is returning home after his long exile from Russia for hav- ing married below the dignity of the house of Romanoff. The czar is sald to have relented and lifted the ban which kept his brother out of Russia. JAMES GRANT DID TODAY IN ATLANTA (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, April 3.-—James Grant, the bantam weight fighter, who col- lapsed at the end of a ten round bout here Tuesday night, died today. Physicians said it was preumonia. John Eggers, who won the decision over Grant Tuesday nl;.pfi is at lib- erty under bond. VIENNA AMERICAN EMBASSY OPENED Vienna, April 3—Although the new American Embassy here is still in the hands of workmcen, the alter- ations and decorations are sufficient- Iy advanced to admit of its occu- pancy this week, and Ambassador and Mrs. Penfield, after six months’ ‘hotel life, will take possession of what is one of the most attractive establishments occupied by any American representative in Europe. Ambassador Penfield has leased the property for three years. The fact that the United States now has a fix- ed official establishment is accepted with great pleasure here. Hitherto the American Ambassadors in this city have rarely had a house and have been forced to spend most of their time at hotels. The Ambassa- dor will continue the offices in the building in which they have been for two vears, which is about five minutes’ walk from the new Em- basy. CITY AND COUNTY GET TOGETHER Minneapolis, Minn., April 3-—The Civic and Commerce Association will give a get-together dinner this evening. Wholesalers and manufac- turers who come into contact with the country trade will be present and the relationship of the city te the country will be discussed, also the coming trade extension tour in May One of the most remarkable fea- tures in connection with the national crisis in England is the activity and vigilance of King George. Powerful menin the progressive parties say openly that if the classes force a rev- olution on the country no quarter will be given to any institution out of harmony wih the democratic prin- ciples. ISENMIJH WEEK ARKADELPHI g | OATIGRES BANK) ARK. ~HAG SELECTIONS) OEHTHISTERY MANNER IN WEICH CHOSEN | MRS, FRANCIS AND CHILDREN DON'T SUIT HIM MYSTERIOUSLY MURDERED Formal Notification Was Forwarded Home Was Burning When the Mur- Today to Banks in Each Territory (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 3.—Formal no- tification of the selection of federal reserve cities and the territory they each serve was forwarded today to banking institutions eligible to mem- bership under the new system. The reserve organization committee late vesterday announced the reserve banks to be in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond. Atlanta, Chicago. St. Louis, Minne apolis, Kansas (ity, Dallas. and San Francisco. Every National bank will be required within thirty days to subscribe to the capital stock of its reserve bank a sum equal to six per cent of the paid up stock sur- plus. Senator Weeks, a member of the Senate banking committee, today is- sued a statement criticising the re- serve bank selections and said: “It 'is fairly a question of the propriety of locating two banks in the home State of one member of the organi- zation committee and one in the home State of each of the other members, especially when in two if not three of these cases they are not natural locations. JOHN LIND MAY PE RECALLED (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 3.-—The pros- pective return of John Lind to the United States revived interest here today in the Mexican situation. De spite the assurances of President Wilson that Lind is coming only for a vacation, those in close touch with developments believe he will never return to Mexico. There has been a disposition for some time to refrain from further diplomatic relations with Mexico as long as fighting con- Itinues actively, and it has been said there that the result of the battle of Torreon will give an index of the future policy of this government; but it is uncertain here today just what result Villa's victory will have REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Furnished by ;hvfinurhy Abstract and Title Company.) April 2, 1914 Theodore Mathiew to Regeina 'Reeb. Lake Region Game and Fish Pre- serve to F. G. Power. J. W. O'Donijel to H. M. Richards. Wm. J. davell to'J. T. Gailey. Edgar A. Dow to Alfred C. Dow. L. M. Bennett to Scally & Bas- sett Realty Co. A. R. Clark to Scally & Bassett Realty Co. R. M. Every to A. L. Pierce. Florida & Georgia Land Co., to F. Hanna and wife. Mary 1. Dow to Edgar A. Dow. J. €. Martin and others to M. L. Varn. Alonzo Logan to L. J. Walker. Albert E. Hartshorn to Van Deuw- H. sen & Shannon. Felder F. Houser to Etta A. Houser. Andrew J. McCord to W. B. Ham- by. Spellman & Boston to W. B. Ham- by. M. L. & A. E. Robinson to W. M. Bell. Empire Land Company to Atlantic Land & Tmprovement Co. President Yuan Shi Kai has or- dered a new constitutional conven. tion in China, and he is accused of working toward a return to the mon- archial form of government. Western cattlemen are protesting against advances by eastern rail- roads of their froxght rates. fup in a most able manner. der Was committed; Intense Ex- citement Prevails (By Associated Press.) Little Rock, April 3.—Mrs. Elihu Francis and her two children were mysteriously murdered in their home near Arkadelphia, Ark., late last night according to advices here, and the Framrcis home was then set on fire by the murderer. Klihu Francis, awakened by his wife's death cries, ran from the house and returned and rescned one child, When he went back again he found the three dead. Intense excitement prevails. J. C. OWENS INDUCED TO SERVE AGAIN Mr. J. . Owens. who has so ably served on the school board from this district, has consented ‘to stand for renomination, and his announce ment appears in the proper place in thig paper. Mr. Owens has always evinced the greatest interest in school matters, and has handled the educational problems that have come The vot ers are fortunate in having such a man as Mr. Owens to look after these interests for them. . AUGLSTINE 10 REBUILD AT ONGE (By Associated Press.) St. Augustine, April 3. Work- men began clearing away the ruins of yesterday's disastrous fire here. It is announced that the Florida, Clairmont, Central, Atlantic and Munson hotels will be rebuilt. It is estimated today that the loss amounts to nearly three-quarters of a million dollars, one third covered by insurance. Physicians say that Miss Alice Smith, injured by jump- ing, would recover. The militia guard of the devastated section was today withdrawn. NATIONAL FOREIGN RELATIONS CONFERENCE Pa., Mexican situation and April 3. The the Doctrine Philadelphia, present will status of the Monroe be the principal subjects of digcus- conference on United two sion at the national the foreign relations of the States which opened today for a days meeting under the uuspices of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Delegates ap- pointed by the Governors of nearly all the States and delegations from the leading trade and industrial or- ganizations throughout the country are in attendance. The conference has been divided into six sessions, and addresses will be delivered by naval officers, scientists, members of Congress and men prominent in the business world. Among those who will deliver addresses are Rear Ad- miral F. E. Chadwick, Representa- tive James L. Slayden of Texas; W. Morgan Shuster, Dr. L. S. Rowe, professor of political science, U. of P.; Dr. Albert B. Hart, professor of government, Harvard; Dr. Simon N. Patten, professor of political econ- omy, U. of P., and Dr. E. C. Stone- well, professor of international law, Columbia University. Some of the topics to be discussed are “The pres- ent Status of the Monroe Doctrine,” “The Mexican Situation; its Prob- lems and Obligations,” “The Policy of the United States in the Pacific,” and “Elements of a Constructive American Foreign Policy.” The Smithg still hold the lead in the London directory, with sixteen columns, seventy names to a column. Primary elections will be held in several States next Tuesday. - I[IHHE[INSIHEWN Miss Lucille Clark is the attractive daughter of Congressman C(lark of Florida and is one of the girls of the congressional set who are debutantes this season. AnAAmAnA ~AAAAA~, MEMORIAL CELEBRATION Iformal blocks Washineton, dedication the memorial provided by Legislatures of Colora- do, Tdaho and Washington for the Washington monument will take place today, the 125th anniversary of George Washington's inau tion as President of the Unfted States. Secretary Garrison of the War De- partment, members of Congress and the Washington National Monument Society have had charge of the dedi- cation exercises. April 3 of PROGRESSIVES KANSAS ACTIVITY Wichita, Kan., April 3 -—-Thisg is a jred letter day for the Progressives of Raymond Robins, of Chi- noted Moose speaker, and will make the the Progressive big delegations in Kansas are this city. cago, the worker among men, leading address at banquet, to which from every county here to attend. FLY FROM FLORIDA TO N. Y. St. Petersburg, Fla., April 3 An- thony Janus, who was one of the fliers in the Aerial Derby around Manhattan, intends to fly from this city to New York this month. Janus is in business here as the proprietor of the world’s first aerial ferry. His route lies from St. Petersburg to Tampa and in two months he flew 8,000 miles, carrying passengers over his line. Janus now proposes to fly to New York in order to break the world’'s record for the longest over-water cruise and to set a new American record for a non-stop flight over water. The flight would be over a course 2,000 miles long and would probably take ten days to complete. MRS. WILSON PATRONESS New York, April 3--Mrs. Wilson, wife of the President, herself an ar tist, will be the chief patroness of the general reception which the School Art League will hold here this afternoon. The work of the School Art ‘League is commendably recog- nized by the National Academy of Design, in fostering the artistic edu- cation of pupils of the public schools. Among the patronesses of the recep- tion besides Mrs. Wilson, are Mmes. Simon Baruch, Robert G. Livings- ton, Gerry, Austen Gray, John Hen- ry Hammond, and William Church Oshorn. A vigorous State campaign in Georgia. is on | WITH DEAD HAS FAL[[N AFTER SIX DAYS' BATTLE CITY CAPTURED BY REBELS The Fiercest Battle of Modern Times Comes to Close With Rebels in Control (By Torreon, Associated Press.) April 3.-—Torreon, strewn with the dead and wounded < days’ battle, was occupied by s rebels Jast night on the heels of the fleeing federals. This victory gives the constitutionalists virtual control over the whole northern tier of Mexican States. Fighting, which began here Friday, wos almost con- tinuous and many strong positions were taken, lost and recaptured again; days were devoted to can- nonading and nights to assaults; ar mored trains played a large part in the Dbattle in railroad yards, ex- changing shots like battleships; many wounded died where they fell for lack of adequate facilities to care for them. The number of dead and wounded prisoners can’t be told until all of Villa's generals have made their re- ports. Villa today estimated the rebel losses at 500 killed and 1,500 wounded; federal losses, 1,000 killed and 2,500 wounded. Villa holds an unknown number of prisoners. Reb. el cavalry is now pursning the flee- ing remnant of the federal garrison below Torreon. RAILROAD NOTES The New Haven's officers say that they will not finally submit any proposition to the government which has not the approval of the stock- holders Preliminary negotiations for con- struction of a railroad from Yuma, Ariz., southward into the Yuma val- ley, similar to that recently built from Yuma northward, have been opened between Seeretary of the In- ‘terior Lane and representatives of the Southern Pacific railroad. The march of the Mexican refu- gees from Ojinga to Marfa is told in pictures, with a brief explanatory introduction, in a hooklet just issued by the Southern Pacific-Sunset route, There are twentyfour of the pie- tures. A bill requiring railroad com- panies in Maryland to grant at least two days' holiday per month to all signalmen, levermen and other em- ployes having to do with train dis- patching, who work eight hours or more a day, has been signed by Gov. Goldsborough . William H. Lee, president of the l.eclede Bank of St. Louis, hag been elected director of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Rail- way. He succeeds O. J.,. Garrish, resigned . The Pere Marquette has joined the list of railroads which have request- ed the interstate commerce commis- sion for special permission under the Panama canal act, to retain water lines after July 1 next. J. M. Davis, who has been as- sistant general manager of the Bal- timore and Ohio, Southwestern and the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day- ton lines since the opening of the present year, has been advanced to the position of general manager. The Baltimore and Ohio system has completed its organization for cooperating with the government in placing a valuation on its property and facilities, as prescribed by law delegating this work to the inter- state commerce commission The cost of the recent snow storm to the Pennsylvania and the Phila- dtlphia and Reading railroads will be at least a half million dollars, and may easily reach the three-quarter mark. Tn many insMnces the men (’flH&lLZl‘li to remove the snow wera paid $5 a day