The Lakeland evening telegram., February 28, 1912, Image 1

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THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM
Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1912
No. 100
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;0X WINING
AND DINING
FEIENDS. THE SENORS, GIV-
U SECRETARY OF STATE
A BIG TIME. .
(By Associated Press.)
l!;ama. Feb. 28. Newspapers
featuring as news the arrival
,,r.:;i:y Knox, whom they wel
, in ih.' warmest terms. This
in? an entertainment committee
the Knox party for a ride. On
return, he lunched with M. H.
It hr, nowrnor of the canal zone.
afternoon a reception will be
U by acting President Chlari,
.onislu a state dinner is to be
Id !iy Cuvernor General Paredes,
kbich Knox will deliver the set
h of his tour.
ID ROADS CAR
Returned to Jacksonville
iter a triumphal tour of the mid-
section of the State, the good
Is Cadillac scout car of the Jack-
ille Board of Trade, containing
etary H. 11. Richardson, F. 0.
er, chairman of the good roads
tlttee of the board, and Chris
prison, of the Cadillac agency,
ed in Jacksonville yesterday af-
tan shortly before 4 o'clock.
jr. Richardson stated to a Times-
n representative last night that
trip had been successful beyond
Ispectations. "We are assured,"
he, "of a large attendance to
ominp convention of the State
Ruads Association at Ocala,
fv.ry iity and town visited
u'a. according to Mr. Richard
is nuking groat preparations for
op inion and the delegates will
;ai!y etitei tainrd by the citizens
'' I;ri- k city. Gov. A. V. Gil
; ''& prominent speakers from
"'iuy in the state have been
"! '" aihlress the convention
' : vp.-etej that a majority of
-l"iiiii.
pS ACCEPTS PASTORATE
w JACKSONVILLE CHURCH
'-''l", Feb. 27. Rev. Chas.
iiu. announced his accept--
' - all recently unanimously
1 !.:: by the members of th3
fr-'i- Haptist church. Mr. Col-
3-- ' n filling the pulpit since
''t:o:i la.t fall of Rev. T. F.
' whfi ar.pted a call to the
J'" of the First rtantlst rhurr-li
F-ia::na. Fla.
BEAUTIFUL DROP CURTAIN
PAINTED BY C.'A. BURRIDGE
Mr. C. A. Burridge is putting on
the finishing touches to a handsome
drop curtain which he has painted
tor the Star Theater, which will be
used by that popular play-house
when it moves into the new been
Dryant building. The painting is a
mountain scene, and is an exception
ally fine piece of work, showing iu.
every line the skill of a finished art
ist. Mr. Burridge was assisted in
this work by Mr. Savage, a nephew
of Mr. Joseph LeVay, who has re
cently come to Lakeland from New
York City, and who is an adept with
the brush.
TO BE CALLED "THE MAJESTIC"
When the Star Theater moves Into
the new Deen-Bryant building, which
will be within a short time, the name
of the theater will be changed to
4 The Majestic."
SNEED CASE
STILL HANGS
JURY UNABLE TO AGREE, AND
TRIAL JUDGE WON'T HEAR
DISAGREEMENT.
(By Associated Press.)
Fort Worth, Tex., Feb. 28. The
jury which retired last Saturday to
consider the case of J. B. Sneed,
who killed Captain A. G. Boyce,
whose sn eloped with Sneed's wife,
i:: still unabftf to agree. The judge
has refused to receive any more
communications from them until
Thursday or Friday, it is not known
how they stand.
CLAIM McNAMARAS
WERE NOT IN THIS
(By Associated Press.)
Philadelphia, Feb. 28. Officials of
the Phoenix Bridge Company, which
had charge of the construction of
the Quebec bridge when It fell Into
the St. Lawrence river, In August,
1907, causing the death of many
men, do not credit the reports from
Canada that the McNamaras are re
sponsible for the occurrence. Faulty
material Is thought to have been the
cause.
BUSILY ORGANIZING
FOR ROOSEVELT'S RACE
. (By Associated Press.)
Boston, Feb. 28. Leading volun
teers in the campaign for Roosevelt
had a final meeting with him before
his departure for New York. Roose
velt, when asked what he thought
o his prospects, replied he had "ab
solutely nothing to say."
MR. BAILEY PREPARING
TO OPEN FINE STORE
CHINESE REPUBLICAN
TROOPSJN MUTANY
(By Associated Press.) '
Hankow, China, Feb. 28. A body
of republican troops mutinied be
cause their pay was held up. There
Las been considerable fighting in
the streets. This is the first serious
trouble that has occurred among the
rebels.
pS HOG AN DIED TODAY.
' "-ws was received here this
"f the ,jatll at Christina of
R- Hogan. who passed away
y hour this morning.
; Hozan. before her marriage
r Hosan last November, was
'"r''' and lived in MnlWrv
4 ttW of years. She was a
and was beloved by all
.;T h r' IIer death Is deep,y
,- - many warm friends. 1!
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f OAK VOTES FOR
P0 IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Feb- 27 The bond trus-
" titv of t tr. rv.u m ..
- oonas. the proceeds of
total " . '"7" ppi,ea 10
I - ieineni. The entire
P &aa the water n.i a.
I ' Besides these lnniut.
Jvness, many mM
Elated tn -i-,-
NEW YORK'S GANG
OE DAYLIGHT ROBBERS
(By Associated Press.)
New York, Feb. 28. While the
police names ten alleged highway
men, five of whom are under arrest,
the evidence so far uncovered In the
$23,000 taxicab hold-up, shows that
several others knew of the planning
e.nd execution of the plot and per
haps shared In the loot.
WELL RECOGNIZE
CIIINESEREPIJBLIC
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 28. The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs favor
ably reported the Sulzer resolution,
which in effect would recognize the
new republic of China. It congratu
lated the people on "their assump
tion of powers, duties and responsi
bilities of self-government."
Mr. E. F. Bailey, late of Dublin,
Ga., who recently purchased the
gents' furnishing store of J. D. Lov
ell, has arrived In Lakeland and is
busily engaged in readjusting things
preparatory to opening a splendid
new stock which he purchased In
New York, from which city he has
ji:st returned.
New fixtures, specially designed,
will be installed in the store room,
and the whole place remodeled and
n fitted until it Is In every respect
an up-to-date establishment in keep
ing with the fine line of Roods which
will be. put in. This line will con
sist of clothing, gents furnishings
and men's shoes. It will requlr
some thirty days to make the ini
piovemcnts contemplated, and the
store probably will be ready for bus-
it'css at about the end of that time.
Mrs. Bailey and children have-not
reached Lakeland yet, but are visit
ing In other parts of Florida. This
excellent family will be warmly wel
comed and will be a gratifying addi
tion to our city socially as well as in
a business way.
MADERO WOULD
STARVEMBEIS
MEXICAN PRESIDENT PLANS TO
recover juarez without
Bloodshed.
(By Associated Press.)
Mexico City, Feb. 28. Plans for
the recovery of Juarez without blood
shed are being considered by Presi
dent Madcro and his cabinet. One
plan is to surround the Mexican side
of the city with loyal soldiers and
starve out the rebels. It is expected
the American government will be
asked to stop the exportation of food
through Juarez.
DISTINGUISHED PARTY
VISITS LAKELAND TODAY
BRANDT RELEASED
fROM PRISON TODAY
(By Associated Press.)
New York. Feb. 28. Foulke E.
Brandt, former Talet of Mortimer
Schlff, was released from the Tombs
cn bail. He has served five of a fifteen-year
term for burglary.
WEATHER REPORT.
Tampa. Feb. 28. Fair tonight
and Thursday; continued cold.
WURTZ.
Mr. F. P. Hopwood, of Minneap
olis, vice president of the Florida
Lakeland Homes Company, and Hon.
R F. Hopwood, a prominent attorney
of Uniontown, Pa., and also a stock
holder In the company, arrived In
Lakeland this morning, guests of
Mr. Charles G. Gates, of New York,
in Mr. Gates' private car "Superb."
The party Is spending the day as
guests of Mr. Earl C. May, secretary
and General Sales Manager of the
Florida Lakeland Homes Company,
on an inspection of the company's
Lakeland-Auburndale tract and the
340-acre grove now being Installed
by the company's directors a short
distance north of Auburndale.
Mr. Charles G. Gates, sob of the
great finanncier, the late John V.
Gates, is the son-in-law of Mr. F.
P. Hopwood and the present tour of
Florida is a combination of business
and pleasure.
The party will probably go to
Tampa this evening, but will return
to Lakeland Thursday morning.
FREE THEATER TICKETS
FOR CLEVER PEOPLE
Of course every one enjoys a good
play, and it is enjoyed still better
when your seats don't cost you any
thing. The Evening Telegram pro
poses to give Its readers the oppor
tunity of seeing Paul Gllmore In
"The Mummy and the Humming
Bird," which will appear at the
Herron Theater Monday, March 11,
and It will cost you but little effort
to secure a reserved Beat ticket for
yourself and friends to. this splendid
production.
We offer the followng plan to our
readers: As a first prize to the per
son writing the best limerick men
tioning the name of Paul Gllmore
and his play, "The Mummy and the
Humming Bird," will bo Awarded
four $1.50 scats as first prize; sec
ond prize will be two $1.50 scats;
third prize will be two $1 seats;
fourth prize will be one $1.50 seat,
did fifth prize will be one $1 se;it.
Here is a sample of the poem or
limerick which may be used as a
guide to contestants:
in a window stood a niasiuliii )
dummy,
Who with a blonde lady figure Rot
Miummy.
Said he, "To what show, if you
could, would you go?"
Said she, "See Paul Gilmore as "The
Mummy."
And remember, each limerick must
be accompanied by an Evening Tele
gram Theater Party Coupon, which
v 111 appear in The Evening Telegram
each day up to Friday, March 8, and
all versos must be turned in to the
Telegram office by 9 o'clock Satur
day. Winners will be announced in
The Evening Telegram, Saturday,
March 9.
Mr. Paul Gilmore in His Greatest
Success.
"The Mummy and the Humming
Cird," the everlastingly successful
comedy-drama in four acts, will be
seen at the Herron Theater Monday,
March 11.
The story deals with the life of a
woman whose husband is not the
sort that goes in for frivolity and
gaiety, and she falls under the wiles
of a designing villain who has al
ready wrecked one home and on
whom a wronged husband is seeking.
There Is the usual happy ending,
however.
The eminent actor, Mr Paul Oil
more, will lead the company, which
!s the best that has ever been select
ed for this play, and includes Miss
Katheryn Hutchinson, a most popu
lar society actress.
PEOPLE APPROVE
GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Tallahassee, Feb. 26. The com
ment made by visitors from various
sections of the state and also from
Utters that have poured in to the
new appointees it seems that ' Gov
ernor Gilchrist has made appoint
ments for the cabinet that have met
with the genuine approval of the
people of the state. Hon. W, V.
Knott, the new comptroller, being
somewhat better known than the
others, haa been overwhelmed with
congratulations and assurances of
support have come from every Bectlon
cf the state. Hon. J. C. Lunlng, the
new state treasurer, has also received
congratulations by mail and wire
and assurances of support that make
his prospects for the nomination look
very pleasing to that gentleman. Mr.
McRae, the new commissioner of ag
riculture, has not yet taken charge
cf the office, but is expected here today.
INVESTIGATING CAUSE
OF LAWRENCE STRIKE
(Br Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 28. The Fed
oral Bureau of Labor will make an
Immediate Investigation of the wages
and working conditions at the tex
tile mills, Involved In the iblg strike
at Lawrence, Mass. A representa
tive of the Bureau will go to Law
rence today.
NO POSTPONEMENT
OF BIGJOMNFIOfl
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 28. Democrat
ic leader Martin, after a conference
with his colleagues, said there is
practically no sentiment In the sen
ate for a postponement of the pemo
cratic National Convention, sched
uled to meet in Baltimore June 25,
such as was suggested by a Georgia
Senator last night.
INTERESTING ADVERTISEMENT.
On page S of this Issue appears a
large advertisement of the Stat?
Bank which H will pay every one in
terested In insurance to read.
DEATH OF MR. J. C. M BRIDE.
Mr. J. C. McBride, who came here
from Fort Worth, Texas, some time
ago for his health, died Monday, in
terment being made in the city cem
etery. Mr. McBride was 38 years of age.
He had been In 111 health for some
time.
PACKERS' TRIAL STILL
DRAGS ITS WAY
(By Associated Press.)
Chicago, Feb. 28. The thirteenth
week of the trial of the packers for
violation o fthe atnl-trust laws began
in the Federal Court today. Attor
ney Wilkinson said he expected the
government would rest its case In
two weeks. Today the prosecution
continued the Inquiry into the meet
ings of the packers at which It is
alleged they made prices.
TWO BATTLESHIPS
this mirs crop
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 28. The House
Committee on Naval Affairs decided
to favor two battleships this year,
and will demand that the Demo
cratic caucus rescind its action de
claring against additions to the navy
at this time.
LOOKS LIKE
AUDITORIUM
$11,500 OF THE REQUIRED $15,
000 HAS ALREADY BEEN
SUBSCRIBED.
The committee who are raising
the money with which to erect the
contemplated Chautauqua audito
rium, are meeting with splendid suc
cess, the following having subscribed
to the fund since the last list was
published:
John Logan $500.00
Lakeland Furniture & Hard
ware Co 500.00
G E. Southard 500.00
In the last report a typographical
error was made, it being stated that
Mr. James Bryant had subscribe!
$500 to the fund when It should have
read Mr. J. Wes Bryant.
The above subscriptions runs the
total up to $11,500, and the amount
desired being about $16,000, it is ex
pected the full amount will be raised
by the end of the wek at the latest.
As Boon as the amount Is subscribed,
the lot will be purchased and the
work of erection ot the auditorium
will commence at once.
NEGRO KILLED AND
SAW MILLS DESTROYED
After murdering the negro night
watchman, George Jenkins, by hit
ting him in the head with a blunt
Instrument, the murderers are be
lieved to have set fire to the Gulf Cy
press saw mills at Ehren about 3
o'clock yesterday morning, to hide
their crime. The entire mill, with
two locomotives, the Woodmen hall,
storehouse and skids were burned
and the body of the negro almost
cremated. ,
When the fire was discovered by
people residing nearby, the flames
had spread over the greater portion
of the main mill and in a few min
utes after the first alarm was sound
ed the big water tank which was
erected with a view to protection In
rasi of fire, fell to the ground with
a terrific noise. The supports of the
tank had been burned away.
The loss in Its entirety is estimat
ed at approximately $45,000, partly
covered by insurance which Is car
ried by I)wry & Prince, of Tampa.
Tampa Tribune.
VENERABLE DOCTOR
DIES AT ARCADIA
FIRE RAGING IN STEAM
ER ATGALVEST0N
(By Associated Press.)
Galveston, Feb. 28. Fire is rag
ing In the bold of the British steam
er Mercedes de larrlnaga which has
1,600 bales of cotton, valued at $80,
000 In the hold, where the fire Is.
There is more cotton above and
alongside, but It Is believed the fire
will be checked before this Is
reached.
Arcadia, Feb. 27. For several
weeks Dr. Ed Green, Arcadia's old
est resident physician, has been hov
ering between life and death with
little hope of recovery. The end
came Saturday night, and the fun
eral services were held on Sunday
afternoon at the family residence,
conducted by the Rev. Dr. Bell, of
the Presbyterian Church.
REEVES CASE FOR TRIAL
This morning in Federal Court
the case of Fannie C. Reeves vs. tho
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Com
pany will be tried. II. S. Hampton
represents the plaintiff and Spark
man and Carter represent the defend
ant company. The suit arises out of
personal Injuries alleged to havo
been received in a wreck. Tampa
Tribune.
It will be remembered that Mr.
Reeves was killed about two years
ago in the A. C. L. yards here. The
outcome of the trial will be watched
with Interest by the many friends ot
the family In this city.
ALL UZE THE STORY.
We have had many to tell us they
were enjoying the story which we
are running dally. It Is laughable.
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