Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 24, 1914, Page 1

HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Fublisted in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State m AN AF IPING ON 3, QUTPO yATION WILL BE MADE AT ONCE Is Awaiting Arrival of za's Delegation; Meets ing Will Follow Iy Associateq Press.) gton, June 24.—The in- the Mexican situation in- pday by the reports of per- iping by Mexican federals niteq States outposts. In- s are being made. y Associateq Press.) gton, June 24.—The pres- ay awaiteq the completion for the meeting of repre- of Huerta and Carranza a Falls. The meeting will ndent of the mediation pro- It was not expected that Btep in Mexican pacification aken until Carranza's dele- rives. It is expected thut to bring Huerta's envoys constitutionalists together ceessful. Villa’s assertion ould stand by the results of ation regardless of Carran- egarded as favorable to its A statement from Carran- dquarters at Saltillo were reports of alarming deep di- etween him and Villa were his is pleasing to the ates. ociated Press.) alls,, June 24.—The B and peace delezates today the international differ- ween the United States and It is expecteq they will e plank in the peace pro- They still think the will participate in tiations. NG BIG SAENGERFEST ille, Ky., June 24.—The of the North American und have today opened four-day sacngerfest, with and choirs from all cities e allieq with the Saenger- esent, and this city is now ing nearly 5,000 members Pic singing conference. Five Vo stars are the soloists meeting, Mme. Marie Rap- ", Herr Rudolph Berger, Miller, Clarence Whitehill Sheffield. The orchestral iment for the singers will ided by the Chicago Sym- rchestra, under the leader- rederick Stock. The efforts Bingers have been directed the perfection of Nels W. peautiful composition, “The 8,” to be sung in English iing, the opening night of val. A ceremony will pre- rendering of this cantata, “massing of the fla dreds of flag bearers will hrough the city streets to- armory where the musical will be held. DENT WEDDED 29 YEARS friston, June 24.—president SOn are today celebrat- I wedding anniversary. of beautiful gifts have ed from their many ‘egrams from all cor- world are constantly atulations to the Mr. and Mrs I have as guests at din- 2 Mr. and Mrs. Sayre, Mrs. McAdoo, Mi and members of RSERY MEN CONVENE — at the home of Mrs, J. W. Scarr, ron South Florida avenue, last Satur- {rain in the morning, it did not pre- vent anyone from attending the Through the generosity of Mr. D, H. Cumbie, the most excellent tahle was spread in the south half of his brick store building, anq it wa sight for sore eyes. After everyhody had partaken of the good things there were to eat, Mr. \W. S. Pres- ton treated the crowd to water| melon and Mr., J. F. Crutchfield treateq to ice cream. The meeting was called to order in the afternoon by President Conibear. for the ensuing year: ler, The program for discussion for the |controlled, tion agent in Polk county for the canning club work, gave a very in- teresting demonstration on canning tomatoes, which was enjoyed hy ev- eryone who saw her ‘ Dr. W. H. Conibear, the retir-|petween the ing president, gave the following ac dress: of the Lakeland Farmers' Club, and Associates: With this meeting my |y term of office as your president ter- minates. for the honor you conferred upen me by electing me as your presiding officer and for the courte all shown during my fice I have made it a point ol at all the meetings and did the I coulg to make them a success that 1 think will, if carried out, in- crease their usefulness small blackboard to be at all meetings, upon which the wa: members coulq be written, for the information of those present. something to sell, which could easi.y be advertised by putting it on the blackboard. Frequently some one wishes to procure something does not know of whom to inquire for it. Last winter I made inquiry of "several as to where I could g some casava, none of whom could inform me. I then wrote postcards and found that I co some from a gentleman near ka. Shortly after I found gen- [ apj tleman that had canes to burn not half a mile from me. to the newcomers and often tc advantage of the older members plan of running the next arate from the Farmers’ I woulg periment st county demo their views on e su assiz for discussion For more T than one 1ld get of 1 and more fami vith tl agricultural tea ‘zlnvtrr teach agricultural department, both na- tional ang State, also many of the - LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1914. SMALL HOUSE MADE A BIG HOT FIRE LAST NIGHT A small bungalow can make a h.g fire as attesteq by tne fire in Dixie- land last night when a small bun- 2alow on Park street belonging to A. W. Cornelison, caught fire and burneq to the ground. The whole sky was a blaze of 1t ang from town it looked like a big residence was burning. How the fire started is not known, the house having be.n vacated since last Friday. The house is one of several built by Mr. Cor- nelison in Cleveland Park sub-di- vision, near Lake Hollingsworth, and, although the house was out of the water zone, the fire department formed a bucket brigade and saved the surrounding houses. The house was insured. FARMERS CLUB HELD ANNUAL ELECTION The Lakeland Farmers' Club met day,, although there wag a heavy meeting anq having a gooq iime, for which the Farmers' Club is noted. 's were elected The following offic President—Thomas S. Clifford. Vice President Seerctary—Mrs. afternoon was, “Fertilizers, What | We Need, How to Get It Cheanes i How Much to Use.” } Miss Verda Thompson, demonstre- | | | Ladies and Gentlemen, Members, i 1 1 | v | I wanty to thank you one aund a b | y you have to } hest I have a few suggestions te ofter 1 would advise the securing of a the s of Often some of the members have but gct It would be of especial usefulne the | pecially ad of the extension workers of the ¢ n or the State or each of the meetings to give nable us to und s of the bulletins of the| One Man Was Killed and Others Hurt; Town Quiet (By Associated Press.) Butte, Mont., June 24.—One man sand dollars was destroyed in a riot ast night between the union factors at the miners' union twenty blasts of dynamite were ex- PAGE GIVEN DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF LAW (By Associated Press.) Page, Uniteq States ambn given the degree of doctor of ¢ law at Oxford today. Viscount Bryce, former ambassador (States, will also become a doctor of MANCHESTER, FRESHEPT To0 (By Associated Press.) « Hi, June 24 Jo Lewellin., lin the business section this mornias H. Van S]"k';ll\l, nearly one million dollars worth tof damage ang the fire Manchester, GOMPERS IN BUFFALO today, and will meet a committee of Labor Coun cil to discuss the differences existing organization . This conference will proh » been at odd over since the charter of the vokeq in March, fact that Colonel Roose declared he shed to defer consideration politicians until hi mored that when the Colone 5 been already from Southampton on hoard the perator last Thursday and i ————————————————— irticles in the farm paper from our meetings if we would m earlier and ¢ 00,000 DAMAGE SERVIN'S N DON BY RIOTER AT BUTTE, oW1 MINERS' DYNAMITE THE TOWN DURING CLASH \BOICHT THRONE TOA WILL BE SUGGESTED BY PRINCE ALEXANDER King Left Belgrade for the South Leaving Government in Hands of His Son (By Associateq Press.) Belgrade, June 24, the F throne today. The king is reported to have ab- dicated in favor of his second son, Prince Alexander. The king left Belgrade for the south today He left a note entrusting the govern- ment to Alexander. ™ The note did not say that he had formally abdi- cated ., WOULD ABOLISH TIPPING ON INTERSTATE TRAINS (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 24, Teday's session of Congress was quict. The Senate continued the debate or the Indian appropriation bill. Senator Works introduced a bill to alolish tipping on interstate trains and to make the Distriet of Columbia dry. The House debated the corrupt cam- paign practices act, FOUR DYNAMITERS' JENTENGES COMMUTED (By Associated Press,) Washington, June 21 The pres ident commuted sentences of M. J [ Hannan, F. H Rainter; 1% 1 | Mooney and William Shuper, con victed in the dynamite cases, to take cffect immediately. The other twen (ty defendants must hegin their sen tenees at Leavenworth tomorrow |PLEASANT EVENING SPENT AT SPARLING Mr. and Mrs A Silkett of {.\‘yml']\m: entertained at their pretty home Saturday evening, June 20, in {honor of Mr. P. A. Hochstetter iNty-first irthday A musical program was rende 1 by Prof. and Mrs, Janowski, Mrs, Janowski play ng the iolin ang professor accon mying on e piane The nusic 1 njoyed 11l Later in the ening delicious refreshments were rved by Mr Silkett and M Brown After refreshments a flash re was made of the giest pent in o music and conversa f being present were: Mr, and My d Brown ang family, Mr. and Mi M. Sullivan and ons Messr Mr. and Mr Jim Pitts, Prof. and Mrs. B, Jano Mr. . A. Cardwell and son, fouston any A ing daughter Ernest, angq Hazel Mrs, T I (‘rews and children, Messrs, W n, . S. Mcniau and . A. Bishoj f 2 COAL LANDS Denver J 24 \ tract f coal 1 ( rado 1 ) ( m the I B WVerr nst ( AVIATOR MADE DURATION RECCRD ing Peter rst of Servia abdicated the very pleasant social session last night at their hall, about 75 per being present to enjoy the exerc celor Commander J. R. Boulware, avery gting address of welcome was a very pleasing style. 1n tact, Mr. O'Steen made quite a hit, developing unsuspected abglity as an orator. This was followeq by a selection by the orchestra, composed of Mrs, J. M. Woods, Miss Olive Woods and Kenneth Warren, which was exeel- lently rendereq and enjoyed by all ‘munlu-r, which was enthusi received, her voice being at its best on this occasion. the program for add | able to be present, and the chancelor commander called for impromptu ad dresses, My letherington being asked to say a few words to which request he responded with a few re- | marks befitting the occasion. tra was followed by a very interest ing illustrated leeture on the friend ship of Damon ang Pythias, by Mr, I, 1., Swatts, stereopticon views [being used. This was entertaining | and instruetive and enjoyed by al| present pleasin peech on Riding the (toat,” but, although it soundeq let in on the seeret, their curiosit M. Cox made a very interesting and ) humorous talk, enjoyed by all. ! | cake were served, followin which| Chaneellor Commander Bonlware ! thankeq all those who contributed to | | the success of the evening ang the | most pleasant evening. | ARCHDUKE CONDUCTS MANEUVERS Vienna, June 24 The army ma neuver in Bosnia-Herzezovina, which are entirely distinct from the | Vas county, in the southwestern t of Hungary, have started today {and will continue until the 27th of | mont} Archduke Francis Fer dinand, helr to the throne, is per PARTY OF FIVE ON FOOT TO SAN FRANCISCO Walking to San Francisco seems to be quite a faq these days, as there IS in town today a party of five men who left Tampa for this long jaunt, and who stopped here to get official verification of their passing this poing in the shape of a letter from the mayor or city manager. The men are Pablo Noriega, Man- uel Alfonso, Juan Fernandez, Mario Barbarichy and Cujo Moreno. They have letters from Mayor McKay of Tampa ang newspaper men of that city. They say that prizes for the successful completion of the trip have been offereq by the Spanish consul, the (‘uban consul, Mayor D. B. McKay and the Tampa Times. They expect to reach San Francisco in about eight months. They have some advertising cards and similar articles that they will sell on the road to defray their expenses. NNBHTS 0F PYTHIS HELD SOGIAL SESSon The Knights of Pythias held a 5018 which were presideq over by Chan- After the Opening Ode was sung, ‘elivere® by Mr. Truby O'Steen in Miss Bertha Biewer gave a vocal stically A\ number of those who were on 8508 were un- Another selection by the orcheg 99 NJURED N TORNADD N S, DAKO | Mr. John K, Cox made a short and | | Uthoush the visitors were going to he vas not entirely satisfied; however, Refreshments of jee eream and ion cloged, all having spent a reat fall mancuvers to be held ir ting the maneuvers, |1 | camp life combined LAWYERS DISCUSS \ SIMPLER PROCEDURE [t MANY BUILDINGS WRECKED AT WATERTOWN St. Paul Reports Four Killed in Hur- ricane Which Left Much Dam- age in Its Wake (By Associated Press,) Watertown, S. Dak., June °4.— Twenty-two were injured, three probably fatally, in a tornado last night . Many buildings were wrecked, (By Associated Press.) St. Paul, June 24.-—A hurricare ast night killed four near here, Much damage was done in the Da- Kotas, Minnesota and Wisconein . ROOSEVELT REACHES NEW YORK TODAY (By A New York, June 24, Roosevelt ated Press.) is expected to arrive hope this after- noon from Kurope on the Imperator, He expeets to board his vacht at quarantine and go straight to Oyster lay. AVIATOR KILLED WHEN AEROPLANE OVERTURNED (By Associated Press,) Schwerin, Germany, June 24, — Licutenant Kolbe was killed today when his acroplane overturned, Captain Ruff, a passenger, had his leg broken. ALEXANDRIA DAY London, June 24 This | been arvanged as Quetn Alexandra Day, and is hein celehrated on a areater scale than ever hefore. The favorite lower of the Queen Mother, the English wild rose, is being sold throughout the eity by nearly twen [ty thousand women and eirls, who !.II"‘ dresseq in white with their light [colored hats trimmed with wreaths of the day's emblem. A feature of the day will be an antomobile floral procession, in which hundreds of au- tomobiles will take part. Both the machines and their drivers will be covered ‘with roses, and a pretty spectacle i promised The pro cerds from the sale of bhlossoms, of ,Which it is thought nearly five mil- lion will he sold, will he devoted to hospitals anq other charitable insti- {tutions I'he first celehration of the day took place four years ago and wias confined to thee ity of London, The day is becoming recognized in adjacent towns, ang it is hopeq that ultimately the observance will ex tend to every part of the empire YOUNG WOMEN HOLD OUTING Enterprise, Fla., June 24 The Florida Toung Women's Conference was opened here today, and the meetings will continue until the Sth of July under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Associa- tion I'he purpose of the conference lis to bring together all the girls and women of the State, who may not have the opportunity of attend- othep conferenees or summer 3 for their social, physical, in t ing spiritual development. t d to t 1l vs of ' nmt o ind the freedom of ith special con- ncee features, and to these 1 sion of pla n th d NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW dil M