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P Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State ‘vounez m GENERAL FREDERICK FUNSTON TO COMMAND VERA CRUZ NORE SIDEWALKS TROERED LAID N THIS CITY, CFLORIDA AND KENTUCKY AVE- \. NUES AND ORANGE AND LIME STREETS AFFECTLD ~ lime Limit for Sewer Connections = Extendeq for Ninety Days from May 15th Lakeland, Fla., May 6. Regular session of the City Com- aission with Messrs. Eaton, Men- ;:enhall and Flanagan present ;r_‘ Minutes of April 15 ang 16 were ceead, and were respectively ap roved. Petition of D. L. Fidler et al, or relief in matter of water supply { Florida avenue and ad- ‘ . ; " .South i i ..« | General Frederick Funston, who /rining territory in Dixieland, was| = ; S / : ) wow fame in the Spanish war, has »ferred to the city manager with sailed away from Galveston with the troops of the Uniteq States Army, who will take control of Vera Cruz off the hands of the marineg ang of- ficers of the navy. | ower to act. Petition of H. H. Newman et al. Nor light on East Lime street, was J,‘zfen‘ed to the manager with power 2 act. £ Soion Wilson, attorney for the Y eninsular Telephone Company, pre- ;mteq a proposed ordinance grant- —g the company a new franchise, "d petitioned that same be grant AI UKI.AH”MA E .[Y #1. On mction same was referred to ld] special commission of Messrs. DUWN I" HIJSINESS lanagan, Mendenhall and "oph for mference wih the attorney for the slephone Company and the city at- rney; and to report to the commis- (By Associated Press.) on at the mext scssion with ordi- Oklahoma City, #lay 8.—Prayer ince drafted according to agree-lanq devotional exercises marked the carly hours of today's session of the Methodist conference here. The first hour was devoteq to prayers over the great problems confronting the church anq then the business ses- sions were resumed. First was pre- sentation of memorials and petitions and then reports of committees which met yesterday incent. Im On motion the commissioner of fi- ance was ~authorized to employ —me one to check the city's road +4X millage on county books for riod embraced in present statute. amThe report of the Peninsular ilephone Co. and tax for 1913 wre read and ordereq received and ad. Petition of R. E. Lufsey et al. D6 extention of time for limit to 1 Upneet with sewer sysem was The Tampa Tribune hands one of our boys this one: “W. T. Goodyear, who performs t anted; and the following r"oso]\l_ important duties for the Atlantic n was introduced and unanimous Coast Line at Lakeland, hit town adopted: yesterday adorned 1n that nifty It Resolved by the City Commis- sion of the City of Lakeland, Fla.: ection 1., That in that territory hin the sewer district outside of y fire limits of the city of Lake- h, rxd, Fla., the time limit for mak- ## house connections to the sewer Palm Beach suit calculated to capti vate the approval the Mr. Goodyear hangs his hat at the De3oto while in town . of fair sex. Mr. G. . Mottern Lakeland Joneshoro, of Tenn.; is in looking over —tee;ll;le:ef'ol?n:ln'«j;: TI‘.‘lll']f l'l(:rnl: ]\ll:;: !'h“ city and surroundings, the guest 3 of his r, Mrs. P. Ottinger. Mr 1914, A : o | Mottern is accompanieq by two oth- S 0 lione. of e City [er gentleman from his Tennessee and the —eilfd Of Health wer: _sowing resolution I was unanimousl | /. It Resolveg by the City Commis- /‘vion of the City of Lakeland, Fla.: jection 1. That the City Commis- 1 of the city of Lakeland, Flor- ad introduced was adopted Tomlin, a former Hills- ounty representat ang at present con- as decided vict 1 l make the race - inal 1spector he not to for clerk of the crim- of , do indorse the proposition wloying a full time health officer the county and towns of Polk nty, Florida. "'ection 2.—That the 1 co-operate with the county ang other towns financing said | ) anager was instructeq to extend er's salary. “er line in Roselawn demeflery court in that county One hundred and fifty-two huild ing permits were issued by Tampa's building inspector during the month April commi of The body of Nigger John Davis he matter of Thursday half holi- [ of Brook ville, was found in the riv for city emploves and ofice's er near Brooksville. His neck was referred to the city manager [broken showing evidence of hang- 1 power to act ing. ————————ee struct said sidewalks, to cause liens convenience of lot owners. to be made agains, the abutting onthly reports from #11 officers | property, and execute same. ‘,SI April were read, and were re- Section 3. That the streets and tively ordered received and filed. | avenues upon which sidewalks are ' ‘he following resolution was in-|ordereq laid and constructeq be as uced and unanimously adopted: | follows: t Resolved by the City Commis- between Main “n of the City of Lakeland, Fla.: /On Florida avenus anl Pine streets ction 1. That under authority On Kentucky avenue between Oak by provisions of ordinance No. |street and Lake Morton drive the sidewalks on both s of On Ora street between Lake street and avenues hereinafter |aver and Florida avenue »d, be ang the s between Ne ed laid and constru ms owning t} said streets ang riod from this dat N ction 2. That id property own | 'ed by sgetion 1 | the commissioner of public im- | Attest: yments I8 hereby authorized to|H. L. SWATTS, 0 ed aceording to law, to con- City Clerk EATO Chairman puk METHONIST CONFERENCE LAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1914, LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM WAR CLODS ASSUMING MORE: THREATENING ASPECT EXGAN SITUATION WAR DEPARTMENT ASKS THE G OVERNORS OF NEW YORK, PENN. SLYVANIA AND OHIO HOW S00 N THEY CAN PUT THEIR NA- TIONAL GUARD IN SERVICE Reinfcrcements to Be Sent Funston Defense of That City, and also t Shoulq Such Action B (By Associateq Press,) Washington, May §.--Tho Mexi- can situation assumed a mere war- like aspect this morning whep it was that department oflicials telephoned the governors of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio asking how their National in service. Funston's' Report of Refugees (By Associateq Press.) hington, May § Secretary Garrison is expected to submit to the president and cabinet today g telegram from General Funston con- aining the reportg of refugees from Mexico City. The telegram caused a long conference of the army and general staff last night, but Secre- tary Garrison said no aggresive move was planned. Army oflicials desire that a strong force of from 40,000 to 60,000 men be present at Vera Cruz in event of anarchy out- break at Mexico City or an attack on Funston's outposts by the fed- erals. The presidene is anxious not to embarrass mediation but ‘Shaugh learnec soon Guard could be put an 's report to Secretary Bryan is Secretary Daniels nes eagerly awaited. this morning issueq a statement of the American policy in Mexico to date. Reinforcements to Funston (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 8. —It learneq on high authority that the war department is considering the reinforcement of Funston at Vera Cruz. The question of placing a ——————————— s —— —— ——, A ———————— " r— e ———— EIGHT JURDRS SEGURED FOR. TRIAL OF BECKER (By York, have been lice 1 Associated Press.) New May § Eight jurors ecureq to try Former Po cutenant Decker the second time for the murder of Ierman Ro unbler. It ig believed the completed today will he Jury WHO LANDED MARINES AT VERA CRUZ at Vera Cruz, to Enable Adequate o Move Against City of Mexico e Deemed Advisable. large force theve capable of defend- ing the city against atte Ing against sary, "ang ‘K ang moy Mexico City, if president War neces wis laid before the cabinet by Secretary ol Garrison this morning. Bryan to Answer Mediators (By Associated Press.) Mexico City, May 8 Ruiz, acting minister of foreign relations, has complained to the South American {envoys that the landing of United States troops at Vera Cruz ang othe military preparations there breaks | the armistice. After thig announce- ment the mediators wireq that they {would make representations regard- img the matter to President Wilson., Claims Armistice Broken (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 8. Secretary Bryan admitteq tnis morning that the Uniteq States had heceived a note from the mediators in which the Huerta government complained that American operations at Vera Cruz violateq the armistice. Secre- ary Bryan said the note simply set torth what Huerta and :nnunuu] that he would reply to the note said an- ON THE QUARTERDECK Scene on the quarterdeck of one of Uncle Sam's dreadnaughts in Mexi- can waters A AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA People of Wauchula are using the Board of Trade as a mouthpicce to anoth secure railroad . INFAST GAME LAKELAND DEFEATS DADE GITY TEAM In one of the hardest fought games ever played in Lakeland the local team defeateq Dade City yes- terday afternoon on the new Ath- letic Field, the contest running into the tenth inning, the final result be- ing lakelanq 2, Dade City 1. It wias an ideal day for the game, the sin conveniently hiding himself luml hind the clouds, and a cool breeze swept acrosg the field. And such a field! A finer spot for an athletic park coulq not have been picked out and great credit is due all concerned in the improvement of this park, for it is a much better park for the | - : Rebels Capture San Luis Potosi (By Associateq Press Washington, May 8.-—The Mexi- have captureq San Luis Potosi, according to a statement by Seeretary DBryan today. can rebels SICHES BURED W -~ FULL MLTIRY Howons | (By Assoclute] Proce ) | New York, May & The funeral {of General Daniel E Sickles was held "here this morning with full mili iry hor Comrades of the G. A R. bore the coflin (o requiem mass | at St. Patrick’'s Cathedral and the body was later sent to Washington lfu"'lr:ll';,'] in Arlingon metery national pastime thap many of our larger citieg have. Promptly at 3:30 p. m. Mayor Katon took his place in the pitch- er's box to throw the first bhall over the plate and officially open the seq- Amig the stirring of martial music anqg the of son . straing cheering the crowgq our worthy mayor poised RAIN MARRED BIG PARADE OF VETERANS TODAY OLD SOLDIERS, WHOSE MARCH. ING DAYS ARE PAST, RIDING IN AUTOES THIS YEAR General Bennett H. Youry Re-elect= od as Commander-in-Chief— Richmonq Next Meeting Place (By Associated Press,) Jacksonville, May § General Bennett i Younz was re-clected commander in chief of the Confed- erate veterang last night ang Rich- mond was selected as the next meet- ing place, The clouds this morning the ride threatened They will year While rain veterans' parade. in automobiles this the began to veterans parade fall cover, was forming and drove the to the spectators scurrieq to hotels and the decora- tiong began to fade. The showers ceased after half an hour, the for- mation of the parade wag resumed After the rain, the paradestarted, led by General Young. There were 2,000 automobiles anq fourteen bands in line. Several hundred ver- erans refused to ride and marched, but many were overcome by heat as the weather was very hot. The Sons of Veterans and Forrest's cav- alry were in parade, also maids of honor anq sponsor PROCEEDINGS OF SOUTHERN SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS (By Associateq Press.) Memphis, May 8. Ilimlruncu'(qul“ Negro progress was the subjedt of discussion by the Southern Sociolo- gical Congress today. This after- noon the Congress considered phases of church social service ang tonight the Congress will meet with the National ~ Conference on Charities and corrections, which also is in ses- sion here. The latter organization held departmental meetings today | HOLLINGSWORTH ITEMS ' Quite a number of the Hollings- : worth people were joined by some himself and shot the ball right from Coronet and went on a picnic across the plate and the battle was |, .4 fish fry to Banana lake in Sat- on. Dade City went out onetwo, urday last All admit they had a three in their half of the first. For zood time with plenty of fish and Lakeland, Branch, the first man HI'.3“||W|- good things to eat wias thrown out ag fir Mehars & g ipe i a pound party at the flicqd out to center ang Sawyer \\'il“llm ving home Saturday evening at thrown ont at first, the hall hitting which quite a number of the young his bat as he dodged the piteher's folks participatod throw ang rolling fair. No run After Sunday school the Rev Sccond Inning {Turner of Lakeland preached to an For Dade City Firsy man ot “\;mru-..m\ and aftentive audj- Smith to Meharg; Bowden got alone ingle bhetween first ang cond, 3 Mr. Claren Monds and wife of Meharg caught a pop fl lTones was | Galeghup r, L., arrived in Lake~ unable to handle Bessin line I Monday to spend a few days drive, Trwin struck out on their annual vacation For Lakeland plarlet hi op N On day evening at the home i Mcharg got a pret inzle fof the bride parents on Florida Smith hit to third, forcing Mchare | wenue, Mr Milt Stansbury was out at second, Jones hit throu.h s |united in marriage to \Ir;~ Van ond, advancing Smith, Goodnizht | Sickler droppeq one in front of the plate The ceremony was performed by out at first. No runs Rev. W. 5. Patterson in his usual Third Inning impressive manner. After the cere- For Dade City—First man struel | mony the happy ‘couple 1left for out, R. Craig singled over t} [Kansas and other northern points Garlet caught a pop fly and to be gone about three months thirg man struck out Mr. J. H. Beasley left on Tues- For Lakeland Gillespie struck out, day for Jacksonville to attend the Branch got to first on an error by |U. €. V. reunion where he ecxpects Dade’s short stop, Meharg hit close | to meet many whom he has not to second and a double play re-|ge en in years. sulted. No runs The members of the Lutheran Fourth Inm’n;; Surday school held their annual For Dade City-—Out, ons two, [picnic in the hammock south of three Lake Hollingsworth on Thursday. For Lakeland Sawyer was thrown Walter Pearce went to Palmetto out at first, Garlet hit a long fly into on Monday to take a position with left field which was misjudged, B. the packing house during the to- Meharg drove a fast one down the mato season third ba line to hot for the third Mr. Laney is building a new baseman to handle, Smith got to fence, which adds much to the ap- first on a bunt Tones struck out pearance of his property. anq cn the third strike the catcher Mrs. S. J. Perry after having to third to catch fGarlet who [spent soms me in her old home ng off. The ball went wild ’ n 1 ar 1 dn 1 nd on rl romp with the | Thur BE r f Goodnight _— - ywn out at first. One run The P 1 2 ch f 1 ( ! Fifth Inning ne of his ipheld Da t Out one, two, thre nit Aand ma tv of the W | land—Gille ec- | gag 1 a fist fight Branch ) i sin i William R. Rush, comm ander of the battl | ver third, S. Meharg got to Governor Tramn cannot re to whom Admiral Fletcher, then in command of the nav first, Sawyer flieq out to center and | move Jud Bethey, of the Eleventh Cruz, entrusteq the landing of the first American armed forces to | Garlet struck out. No runs circuit, even though he is incapaci- touch Mexican soil in nearly three- quarters of a century. (Continued om Page 4.) tated on account of paraly