Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 17, 1915, Page 2

=k 15,000 Barrels Shell Fish Have Been Planted on Coast of Florida SHELL FISH COMMISSIONER HODGES HAS BEEN DOING GOOD WORK SINCE HIS AP- POINTMENT (By C. ‘l-‘. Johnson.) Tallahassee,Fla ., April 17—One | of the most interesting departments of the state government is that of Shell Fish Commissioner T. R. Hodges. An exhibit of various shell fish that are available as a food sup- ply alonz the coasts of the state of Florida, has been placed in the lob- by of the capital, and attracts much attention. Every stage of the life of an oyster is depicted in the many articles on display, and sampl?sx from different parts of the state show what changes a few milezxI along the coast will make in shell fish. it was expected that the shell fish commissioner could make the new department of the state government a paying proposition for several years, but the report that was pre-| sented to the committee on fisheries this week, when some changes were asked in the laws governing this de= partment was a surprise to every member of the committees. The re- port covered a pericd of eighteen months and shows property and money to the credit of the shell fish commission amounting to $11,071.78 and a net profit to the state ahove all running expenses of $4,848.28, The primary object of the com- mission was to conserve the shell fish industry of Florida. Aside from the financial gain, the industry has been placed on a business basis and the law has been enforced in a man- ner to increase the natural resour- ces along these lines and conserve the shell fish for future generations. During the past eighteen months 15,000 barrels of shell fish have been planted in suitable places along the coast and already these beds are covered with young oysters of sufi- cient size to be marketed at next season. The season for 1915 closed Thursday. Better conditions have been main- tained throughout the oyster pro- ducing section of the state during the existence of the commission. A representative of this paper had the pleasure to inspect the boats and equipment in use along the coast by Shell Fish Commissioner Hodges this week, and to take oysters from some of the newly planted beds. The oysters are of the finest quality, and plentiful, showing the possibilities in replenishing many of the deplet- ed oyster bars of the state. if prop- er funds and equipment is provided. The Seafoam is the yacht used by Mp, Hodges and his employes in car- rying out the cruising work, look- ing after the Jeasing of oyster bars, which source of pevenue is rapldly ! sncrensing, This trim little boat is ) well suited to the work, but is hard- ly large enough for active work al! | the year round, due to the fact that Jhe weather is oftentimes very rough | on the gulf and demands a larger boat with steam power. During the past eighteen months the Seafoam and her crew, including Mr. Hodges as captain, have had some very nar- row escapes along the coast in gales encountered. A smaller boat is used in the bay around Carrabelle and Appalachicola as a patrol boat” to enforce the regulations of the com- missioner. This was a necessity, because when bars are getting de- pleted they are ‘‘closed” to oyster men for a term of years in order to replenish the supply. While most of the oyster men have heartily co- operated with the commissioner, there is some who make the pres- ence of a patrol boat necessary. At Appalachicola and other places along the coast where the large oys- ter canneries are located the own- ers of the carreries have been hearty supporters of the work. The size of oyster taken from the bars is one regulation that the canners have helped to enforce. Justwhat legislation will finally be enacted at this session of the leg- islature to enlarge the powers of the commissioner is at present unknown, but it is believed that some changes needed will be provided for. The joint committee on fisheries of the senate and house have decided on increasing the salary of the shell fish commissioner to $3,000 a year, and allowing $1,200 for expenses. When it is considered that the work covers approximately three thous- and miles of coast the traveling that must be done to carry out the work is great. During the past year about 200 thousand miles have beea traversed by the Seafoam with Shell Fish Commissioner Hodges in charge, looking after conditions in the shell fish industry. With the work in such good shlpq' and provision tor the exten-| sion, Florida will soon realize her share f business in this industry So efficient has been the work of tbhe commission that the attention of the Federal Government was called to conditions, and the fish boat of that department, the Fish-| hawk was sent about two months ago to make surveys of the beds in St. George's Sound. At least one new natural oyster bar was discov- ered by this survey, and every foot of oyster producing water has been charted and placed in the hands of | the commissioner at the expense of the government. ’ This has caused comment at the made shell Ishen ) Cattle Men Oppose Live Stock Bill WHICH WOULD PLACE THE CON- TROL OF LIVE STOCK AND THEIR DISEASES IN HANDS OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING Kissimmee, April 17—An effrt is being made at this session of the legislature to pass a bill placing the control of live stock and live stock diseases in the hands of the board of control of state institutions of higher learning instead of the state board of health. The bill also has provisions for a rigid enforcement of sections applying to tick eradica- tion. At an informal meeting of sev- eral cattle men of Osceola county this week these sections were hought to be so worded as to work a hardship upon the cattlemen in this section where there is so much open range, Pat Johnson was named as a com- mittee of one to read the bill more carefully and to draft a resolution of protest which will be signed and sent to Tallahassee. In regard to the bill, the Hon. C. A. Carson has written the following letter: April 8, 1915, Hon. C. F. Barber, McClenny, Fla. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of a letter from G L. Willoughby enclos- ing a draft of a bill concerning live stock, which will probably be intro- duced in the legislature at an early date. Please permit me to say, as a member of the committee on legisla- tion of the State Live Stock Asso- ciation, that I think there are some very grave mistakes in this bill. In the first place, 1 am not in fa- vor of removing live stock from the control of the State Board of Health. 1 think it is just now where it ought to be, and where it ought to remain. It would be a serious mistake, in my opinion, to do otherwise. Second, the bill is not drawn to suit Florida conditions. It might be adopted in states like New York, or other states where there are but few cattle owned by each individual, and where there is no open range. Conditions, however, are very dif- ferent in Florida. There is much open range all over South Florida, where the cattle industry is most important. How are you going to regulate and compel dipping of live stock for ticks where there is so much open range I cannot conceive. In this part of the state, sections 20 and 21 would absolutely destroy the indus- try and confiscate many hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of prop- erty. Of course, therefore, I am vory much opposed to those features of it Baits i LITTLE LADY SPRINGTIME. Star upon her forehead, A Dreams within her eyes, Roses in her cheeks, Hitherward she flies— Lady of the Springtime, gitlish fair and free A spirit of the meadow and a phan- tom of the sea. Blowing winds about her, Folds of midst and sun; Not a dream to doubt her, Heartand spirit one— Lady of the Springtime, down the lane, A crocus in the valley and a violet back again. langhing Dearies, 1 am with you, Frolic sister mine; We are bubbles dipping In the sunbeam wine— Lady of the Springtime, hand we'll fare. As jocund as the robin that sings away dull care. hand in Airily and merrity, One and one we'll trip, The s s« upon your forehead The cherries on your lip. Lady of the Springtime with you mirth The youth of all the ages to touch with you the earth. The Benztown Bard. bringing SPANISH WAR VETS Boston, April 17.—A three dass’ session of the Spanish War Veterans began today. During the meeting the army, navy, marines, militia, fraternal organizations, semi-mili- tary bodies and the whole depart- ment of Massachusetts with all the 3. A. R. Veterans that it will be possible to muster, will form a pa- rade. —_————————— anital ak to the pofsibility of ob- aining assistance from the Federal Government conserving the salt water fish of Florida. But it is as- serted that the state will have to her willingness by starting this movement, Next Monday night Dr. F. C Moore, chief of the bureau of fish- eries at Washington, D. C., will ad- dress a joint meeting of both houses the legislature on the fish and fish resources of Florida, and it is believe that some efforts will be made to have this session of the legislature provide laws for the con- servation of the salt water fish show of Many Candidates Pluming Themselves To Go Before Voters of State (By C. F. Johnson.) Tallabassee, April 17—When the nineteen and fifteen session of the Floridn legislature adjourns in June the political situation determining the future candidates for the various state offices will have been definitely settled. With W. V. Knott, present comp- troller, as the first candidate for governor, every day of the present session has brought out new can- didates for other offices, until now one little city, Marianna, lays claim to a candidate for practically the en- tire administration list. Cephus Wilson, who 1s grand master of State of Florida of the| an- | trial school for girls, with an appro- | heeded, the Masonic Lodge, has definitely nounced as a candidate for governor, thus according to the statement of close friends eliminating his brother, Hon. Emmet Wilson, who has serv- ed as congressman for the first dis- trict during the past term. Mr. Cephus Wilson was state senator from Jackson county for eight years, and is well known throughout the state, being at present president of the Peoples Bank of Marianna. Of the candidates for congress in the first district, Semator B. H. Lindsey is prominently mentioned as a strong factor in the race. With Emmett Wilson not in the running, his personal friend, J. Walter Ke- hoe, expects to have a easy contest over the field. Mr. Kehoe halls from Pensacola and was in the race eight years ago and was declared elected by 18 votes. \When the elec- tion was contested Mayes was de- cided the winner. Mr. Kehoe thea lost Jefferson and Madison counties by 1,500 votes, but these two coun- ties are not now in the first district, and for that reason he feels confi- dent of success. Senator Y. L. Wat- son, of Quincy, is also understood to be priming for the contest in th» first district. Judge W. H. Price, of Marianna, is now at the capital for a second time since the opening of the sessions of the legislature, anl is mixing with friends and politi- cians of West Florida. Friends of Hayes Lewis, internal revenue collector of Jacksonville, continue to assert that he will be a candidate for governor and an effort has been made to launch a guberna- torial boom for Montcalm Broward, of Jacksonville. It is asserted that Hayes Lewis was also mentioned for congressman in the second distriet, but it is believed that he is stronger throughout the State, than he is in the home district and for that reason it is Lelieved he will finally decide to become a candidate for governor. With W. T. Thagard, one of the state banking examiners announced as a candidate for comptroller, W. P. Coles, of Jacksonville, is men- tloned as possible candidate for the place. Mr, Coles is understood to have been the campaign manager for Judge Van Swearingen, in .the recent mayorality contest in Jack- sonville, Attorney-General West, after fin- ally deciding not to accept the ap- pointment as judge in the first judi- cial district, announces here this week that he will be a candidate to succeed himself, and it is reported that C. O. Andrews, assistant at- torney general will contest with Mr. West for the place in the coming primaries. Down in the first congressional district Governor Trammell has planned to walk off with the con- gressional toga, and will challenge the rizht of “Uncle Steve" Spark- man for the place. Senator H. J. Drane anticipates al- s0 that he will have easy sailing for this place. But to add to the in- terest of this contest, friends of Senator Himes, of Hillsborough, as- sert that they believe he will consent to throw his hat in the ring for the first district congressional seat. In the senatorial race, Hon. N. V. Bryan will, it have tc fight out the question with Hon Frank Clark, congressman from the third distriet. Mr. Clark stated to friends in Jacksonville recently that he believed that he would finally decide to enter the race. But little is heard of what will occur in the third distriet. In the fourth congressional dis- trict Hon. W. J. Sears feels confident that he will be the successful can- didate for another term. He has just made an extended trip over a large part of the district endeavor- ing to learn just what was wanted by his constituents, and is expected to arrive in Tallahassee the latter part of this month to get acquainted with the members of the legislature. | Chie Acosta, of Jacksonville, has already stated he is a candidate llllln for the place in the fourth |district, and keeps interest aroused 'in the contest in every section of the district Senator Foee is believed, of makes no secret of the riy Kev West, fact that he fully intends to run for congress in the fourth district Amonz: his friends here at the eapital Mr. Fos erty is very reticent on the question, but does not deny the report that he is a candidate When the prohibition amendment was voted to be submitted by the it was immediately talked around the capital that Carey H. Hardee, speaker of the house, would become a candidate for gov- ernor. This question, however, has (Continued on page 4) hounse Tuesday Womens’s Clubs - Offer Good Suggestions HAVE NUMEROUS BILLS THEY DESIRE PASSED AT THIS SES- SION OF THE LEGISLATURE Tallahassee, Fla., April 17—The Florida Federation of Women's Clubs presented a memorial to the members of the Florida Legislature today, calling for the enactment of various bills, bany of which had already introduced in both houses. The list of needed legislation as outlined in the memorial follows: 1. A compulsory school atten ance law. 2. That women be made eligible for voting and to serve as school of- ficers in the various school districts and ‘cities of the state. 3. An act to establish an irdus- d- ! priation for grounds, buildings and equipment of $50,000, with an an- nual appropriation for maintenance of $15,000. 4. An appropriation of for rebuilding the boys industria! school at Marianna and $25,000 an- nually for maintenance. 5. A sufficient appropriation to establish a state hospital for crin- pled children, 6. Create a commission to study the need for a state hospital for ren. epileptic and feeble-minded child- 7. A health provision in marriage laws of the state. 8. An act regulating the collec- tion and recording of vital st under the direction of the Board of Health. 9. A commission to study tuber- culosis and for the dissemination of information in regard to the disecase in Florida. 10. An act creating a commission to study the need for sions.” 11. An act to provide relief for the Seminole Indians of the state. 12, Substituting the electric chair in capital punishment for hanging. 13. An act to prohibit liquor traf- fic in Florida. 14. An act creating a state high- way commission. 15. An act granting Royal Palm Hammock, a tract of %60 acres to the Federation of Women's (lubs as a state park. 16. An act to authorize the boards of county commissioners to provide prizes and employ agents for girls canning clubs and boys corn clubs. 17. A sufficient appropriation make available Florida's portion of the appropriation granted by Con- providing for an equal distribution of sald funds between the agricul- gressin the Smith-Lever bill, and tural and home economics demon- stration work in the state. 18, To fix the term of rural schoo] as is provided for town and tity schools. Setting aside nues received from hunter's license, to be expended for rural schools. 19. Free school books. This petition was signed by com- mittees from the different sections of the state, as follows: (Mrs, J. W), Jessia chairman legislative committee, 'Jw-kmn\'lllr; Section 1 Mre. H. J. al)r-n-. Lakeland, chairman; Mrs. 1da Whitte Parker, Clearwater; Mrs. R. N. Chelf, Brooksville; Mrs. . H. Helderman, Manatee; Sec. IR A. Buford, chairman, Ocala; Mrs. R. L. Sweager, Live Oak; Mrs. W. L. Hill, Gainesville; Mrs. Theo- dore Wass, Fernandina; Mrs. Ozie !l"hhvr. Lake City. Sec. 4 Mrs. T. M. Shackleford, Tallahassee, chair- man; Mrs. Chas. A. Cay, Talla- ,hassee; Mrs. C. Talbot ’Tulllhluv- Mrs. L. H. sacola. Sec. 4 Mrs. F Jacksonville, chairman; Cummer, Jacksonville; Miss Frances Anderson, Jacksonville; Mrs. lon Furris, Jacksonville; Mrs. W. B. Young, Ortega; samuel P. Hil- burn, Palatka . Mrs. A. E. Frederick, Miami, chairman; Mrs. A. E. Clark, West Palm Beach; Mrs. F. H. Webber, Boynton; Mrs. L. H. Reed, New Smyrna; Mrs. C. E. W. Dobbs, Key West; Mrs. \W Jennings, President Florida Federa- tion of Women's Clubs, Mrs. Harry B. Minium, coresponding secretary, Florida Federation of Women's clubs. Of the bills advocated in the mem- orial, these pertaining to prohibi- ‘tion, compulsory education, mar- 'riage law, colleetion of vital statis- tics, state highway commission, | prizes for canning and corn clubs and free school books, have been in- troduced, and all except the pro- hibition measure are progressing as rapidly as posible in both houses. The prohibition amendment was dis- pensed of by being killed in the sen- ate Wednesday. | Other measures called for in the memorial have been discussed by prominent members of the legisla- th v to Meariff, Pierce, Pen- K. Jennings, Mrs. A. G. Ars Sec. 5 since find ture rening session and may ¥ to the calendar at an ¥ da Many of the measures were call for also in the mesage of the gove nor. Credit's Drawback. “What is the trouble with credit?” | asks a financial organ. The collectors it brings around, if you must know.— Detroit Free Press For Burna and Scalds. Apply glycerin and flour, the latter heaped on the affected part to keep off the air. On this put a good pad of cotton wool and bandage. $75,000 “widows’ pen- | reve- U 2—Mrs. | Whitfield, | Bills Senator Drane Favors BEEN DELIGENTLY WORK' HANG FOR THE PASSAGE OF A BILL TO RELIEVE CITRUS CAN- KER SITUATION 8 (By C. F. Johnson.) i Tallahassee, Fla., April 17- the 1913 sesion of the Florida leg laure Senator H. J. Drane presented a measure that was practically the same that embodied in the plant board bill now receiving (u\orfll\!a consideration, but while Mr. Drane’s measure was pending in the senate the twin bill that was presented in the house was killed, thereby stop- | ping further action in the senate on the question. At that time Senator Il\rnne warned the wbers of the |senate of the danger from citrus, | canker, and had his advice bill asked for this time :\\lnlld have been unnecessary | At the time the proposition ltalked of to present a measure | this session Mr. Drane was asked by the Horticultural to intro- duce a bill, but due to the fact that Senator Hudson was from Dade county, that section having suffered the most from canker durinz the past two vears, it was de med best that he should father the measure now pending. Then Senator Drane asked the president of the s nate to ! place him on the forestry and agri-| culture committee that the bill | might be pushed through at an early date. Mr. Drane for the benefit of the many persons that have written and wired him that “1 am now, and have been for two years, working for the bill. It has been favorably reported by the joint and will | king fur- Drane ‘ At is- me was at Society wishes to say committees of both houses, soon become a law.” ther said: on legislation Senator ‘Al am in favor of a more stringent law in regard to bad checks and shal] work for the pa e of the bill now pending after | have as- | sured myself that it covers the re- quirements of the business interest of the state. “I am in favor of a good lien law, and now that the only measure that | has been presented has been un- | favorably reported because it did not ; meet the requirements, I will intro: | duce a bill that will cover the need of the state. The labor representa~ tives and material men are agreed upon what is necessary for the pro- tection of both those doinz the work | on buildings, or furnishing the ma- terial, as well as the owners giving out contracts. ‘There are several local bills that are of interest to South Florida, that | 1 will of course, give my hearty sup-' port. Just what other legislation [ shall introduce I am not prepared at | _this time to say, but I will give out statements voncernlng any measure that [ handle in order that the wish- ¢s of the people may become known.” Mr.D rane having been a member ‘or the legislature for some years is Ilhorouuhly acquainted with the ins and outs of assing bills, and works diligently on all committees assign- ments. Althouzh he is announced as a candidate for congress in the first district, he does not refer to his contemplated campaign while at the! capital, giving instead his undivided | attention to his duties in the senate. | Tallahassee, Fla., April 17—Sen- ator Adkins' bill introduced in the senate, to regulate the sale of pro- duce, has been reported on favor- ably by the committee, and placed on second reading, and will be given final passage and certified the senate. to The measure is intended to pro- tect the growers from frauds that have perpetrated by commis- sion men when merchandise has been consigned for sale. The bill in| part reads: | “Section 1: been That all persons, firms and corporations in this state who sell any produce or other arti- cle on commission in this >Ial".’ shall, if the produce or other thing of value be shipped to them by any person, firm or corporation, from any place in the state of Florida, when old by them [ * sales account which shall ! describe the kind, quantity, quality | valnl price received for the prmlun» or article sold. and with check sha issue in | cause same to be delivered by mail, or otherwi within seven such the party the produce or article for should such sale be to the party furnishine days of furnishing ! le, and isfactory | sale, to uns; or article for sale, then at his pe- quest the commission house furnish to him within three da:s the name or names, and residence to whom said produce or article has | been sold: and he shall have . to theo riginal sale papers and bhooks ! showing the name and address of R purchaser of the produce or article | to the commission house selling said produce or article, : nahle shall aceess | the | 1y and Y rea to his satisfac No shipper on commission without ‘lheir consent in writing 1o f |same, unless said sh PPer has is(andin: order with the pe rson or corporation handliy other articl comm i shipment of said produce ticle.” Five hundred dollars prisonment for six mon penalty for violation first obta oduc id produce | le: groan about found a crick. book of dole, he smart; soul, But now ; his head bent to his knees; the symptoms of th and mouth disease. as Adam's 0X, whe his goat, will purc the box,and send them down throat. 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