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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-09

Ocala is to have garage which
will cost $4,000. Work on the build
ing has already started and it win
be rushed to completion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
.FL0UNDERED IN ICY WATER UNTIL
 NEARLY DROWNED
John Robstock Wanders Down Bostwick Avenue Into Sound Near Death From Drowning and Exposure

F'loundering around iri the waters of the Sound at the foot of Bostwick avenue, in half-drowned condition, John Robstock was rescued this morning at 4:30 o'clock by residents of the vicinity and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital, suffering from his immersion and exposures
 Robstock had been at a Hungarian wedding reception in the vicinity and it is supposed that his ideas became somewhat clouded by over-indulgence in Hungarian wine Starting out for dered in the wrong direction, fetch ing up on the shore at the foot of Bostwick avenue where he went to sleep in a drunken Stupor.
 When he awoke the water had arisen and he was partly submerged. The chill of the ice cold water sob cred him and he tried to get out. Floundering around helplessly he got into deeper water and was in immin- ent danger of drowning when his cries attracted people in the vicinity.
 A rescue party was formed and started out for Robstock, whose cries were steadily growing weaker as the mum ping influence of the water grew upon him. Finally his rescuers Suc- ceeded in wading out to him and bringing him ashore.
 The ambulance corps was summon ed and Dr. McQueeney gave treat ment to the exhausted Robstock and then took him to St. yincent's hos- pital There 1t was reported today that Robstock was resting comfortably and apparently was in a fair way to recover from his unpleasant experi- ence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Declares Hubby Broke Word; She
 Demands Property
Mary E. Gracey Says William Gracey Failed to Stop Drink ing After She Had Given Him Interest in Premises

Declaring that her husband prom, ised to stop drinking and later broke his promise, Mary B. Gracey of Dar- fen has brought suit against William Gracey of Darien to recover a half in- terest in valuable property which she gave to Gracey when he agreed to re- form. Mrs. Gracey has also brought divorce proceedings and wants S1 800 alimony.
 The couple were married January 10, 1901. Their married life was un. happy, the plaintiff says. because of Gracey's incorporate ha bits and be- cause he abused her. Tn 1906 she bought property in Darien and has since assumed a mortgage on it as well as paying all taxes. in March 1907 she conveyed a half interest in the property to her husband on con- dition that he would stop ldrinkins and abusing her.
 Gracey behaved for about a year but then began his old habits again He lest his position on account Of excessive drinking, the complaint states. but continues to live in the plaintiffs house although she is in fear for her life because of Graceys violent conduct. She has asked him to leave but he refuses
 In November last, Gracey morteag. ed his share in the property to Louis Simon. Mrs. Gracey wants the super, for court to set aside the mortgage. she wants sole possessio ion of the prem, ises and also an injunction restrain, ing her husband from occupying the property. The action is returnabIe to the January term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
FRIENDS THINK
 THAT DIDONATO
 WAS MURDERED
Body of Local Italian, Skull
 Crushed, Found on Top off Freight Gar in New York

Declaring that Camille DiDonato of .232 North Washington avenue has been murdered, delegation of five of his friends appeared at police headquarters last night and asked the authorities to investigate the case. DiDonato's dead body, with the skull crushed, was found in the Harlem freight yards in New York Saturday night, on top of a freight car.
 Friends of the dead man declare that they have every reason to be- Heve that he was killed in Branch vile and that his body was placed on top of freight car, where it was found in New York.
 They declare that DiDonato had trouble with a man in Branchvilie and that he went to that town for the purpose of settling dispute with a countryman there. That was the last heard of DiDonato by his friends here, until the discovery of his dead body in New York.
 When found, there was some mon ey in DiDonato's pockets, also a gold watch which he had gone to Branch vile to get. The presence of the watch in his pockets shows that he had been to Branchville.
 D1Donato was favorably known to a large number of Italian speaking residents of the city who wish to have his death probed by the author tiles. The police are inclined to think that DiDonato was killed by failing to dodge low bridge while riding on the top of freight car, but Di- Donato'sf friends think that he was murdered and placed on the car.
 Undertaken Louis Richards was commissioned by friends of the dead man to go to New York today and bring his body to Bridgeport for fit ting burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Special fronf nited Press,

tSpec1dl 1ronks nited PreSS.)
 Odessa, Minn., + 1s-Thirteen per- sons were killed aAf z score or more injured here early today when a fast silk train from the Pacific coast, on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad crashed into the Columb bian Limited, the crack train of the sys- tenn, running east.
 Two of the dead have been identi- fled as the wife and daughter of J. F. Richards, superintendent of the trans Missouri division of the road, of Mowbrdge, Miss.
 The conductor of the dining car was killed. i For some reason not yet known, the Columbian Limited came to stop shortly after passing the station. It was being backed down slowly, when .1he second section, the silk train, 6aIne up at high speed and crashed intoi.t9 z461.'fef
 The shock was terrific. The occu- pants of the two rear sleepers had no chance to- escape. Several were killed Instantly. Others died as they were being removed from theSS wreckage. The two rear sleeping cars of the Co., lumbian were telescoped. Four cars were hurled from the trackss~ Fires broke out in the overturned cars but the townspeople soon had the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
.MARlGOLD MAKES ARRANGEMENT FOR
 CHRISTMAS RUSH

Postmaster w. H. Marigold has ar ranged for the speedy and accurate handling of the holiday rush at the local post office, and in the announce ment which is appended VIII be found information that will prove valuable Commencing today, ct the main of fces there win be one stamp window oIen as usual from z a. m. to 9:30 p. m. From 9:30 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. there will be two windows open, and three windows win be used.
 As soon as there Is business enough to warrant it, packages will be weigh ed by clerks in the lobby and the amount of postage required marked in pencil on each package, so that the to selling stamps without taking the time necessary to weigh, them.
 The registry window will be open every evening until D. m.. and the money order window until p. m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Satur- day
 Extra window service will also be provided at the East Side station and the West End station. 4
 Packages may be weighed and left for collections after being stamped at any of the following contract sta tions: M.
 Richards drug store; Park avenue and State street.
 Leverty's drug store, Main street and North avenue.
 Nichols drug store. stratford and
 Murberg's grocery store. 2soS Fair field avenue.
 Ballard's drug store, 7s Wood ave nue.
 To1ior,c dri,o-- ~tora 5oo Ma;,, crrAo+ Neikind's drug store, SIT East Main street.
 Hartigan's drug store, ' Main and Congress streets.
 ,Cipolla's drug store, 5s2 Pembroke street.
 Kaesmann's drug store, Stratford avenue and East Main street.
 Cha,lenger's new store, 53 Sterling street..
 McNamara's drug store, S91 Noble avenue.
 Hamilton's drug store. Main and
 Swinnerton'S drug store, S07 Maple- wood avenue.
 .Duka's drug store, sS4 Hancock ave nue.
 Atlantic Pharmacy. IS Fairfield ave- nue. 'r
 HowIand Dry Goods Co.
 Devorken's drug store, 1039 Barnum avenue.
 Tesiny's store. s7e7 North Main street.
 Toothilps drug store. 270 Newfield avenue.
 Packages left at these stations will be collected several times during each day and evening during the hoTday rush. Additional clerks will be plac- ed on duty at the main office and sta tions as soon as the volume of busi- ness warrants it, and additional car riers will be used so that all packages and letters reaching Bridgeport up to Monday, Christmas morning, will be delivered on Christmas day
 People still persist in enclosing ar merchandise with nawepa pers in spite of repeated warnings All rolls of newspapers are examined for such articles, and taken out of the mails. A list of these parcels is made out daily and placed on the bull letin board at the left of the door to postmaster's office in the lobby of the Main office, and in glass cases in the Hobbies at the East Side and West ICmd stations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Especial from United Press.)

NORGCldI I1OIIL OlilGo OSosJ
 Los Ange-es, Dec. 1S-Ortie McMani- gal, who confessed to exploding dyna- mite at the Llewellyn Iron Works, on which charge he has never been ar raigned, and who leaves for Indian apolis tonight, dictated a. statement for the United Press. This reads as follows:
 "They are going to take me to In- dianapolis tonight to testify before the Grand Jury Investigating the dyna- mite conspiracy-well. I am going to tel all that know about it and that is more than any one else knows be- Sides John J. McNamara and several other higher ups in union labor cir eles who are now enjoying temporary freedom. l am going to tell the In- dianapolis jury things that I have even withheld from William J Burns. and when this thing is ended and jus rice Is done, a score of men who are responsible for my deeds, will dnd lodgment behind prison bars.
 ..Now that the McNamaras have confessed, wonder If the rank and file of unian labor. still feel bitterly tcwards me. wonder If could streets of Los Angeles. I believe could, for 95 per cent. If the members of organized labor are hard working. broad minded and God fearing men. It Is the crookedness of their leaders that has brought about all this trou- ble. This is going to mean the cleaning out of the corrupt higher ups in the labor unions. l have done all that I could for the cause of justice and now I feel that. have, in a measure, atoned for my dee.s
 s~Fhe only thing That worries me nov iz, fha esfrRy4enr+cn a1tr>= sr4es& rue. and nay wife. Nsth X tlat once Darrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Council To Name Burns For Job Of
 Inspector CoWIes
North Avenue Widening Likely to Call Forth Close
 Vote Tonight

The election of c. Thomas Burns, Democrat. as assistant building in- ispector. to succeed Ward M. cowles, Republican. will be effected at the meeting of the Common Council this evening.
 {! Many routine matters are scheduled for the second meeting of the new Board of Aldermen. Reports from many committees are expected, but that witch will attract principal at tention will be that recommending the appointment of committee of audit.
 Mayor Wilson is confident of the adoption of this project by the Com mon Council. It is authoritatively understood that his appointments to this committee will include W. P. AL len, an accountant for the Crane Co, John H. Green, of the Pequonnock Ma t1onal Bank, and John Taylor, of the Bryant Electric Go!
 The North avenue widening project will come up for consideration tonight. The street was ordered Widened three feet either side by setting back curb from Main street to Whitney avenue, by the last Common Council Mayor Buckingham vetoed the measure, which had passed the council F to 10.
 Action on the veto of the former Mayor was due at the first meeting of the new council, but at the Sugges- tion of Mayor Wilson the matter went over until the second meeting that the new members might have an oppor- tunity to familiarize themselves with the situation.
 A close vote is expected on the wid- ening project. This widening is con templated, it's advocates claim; with a view to having the entire thorough fare eventually made wider to relieve Fairfield avenue, together with Con. necticut and Stratford avenues of the congestion of automobile traffic. It Is argued that North avenue, the old post road from New York to Boston, is a. much more direct tfroroughfare between Fairfield and Stratford, than the present course which brings all traffic past Fairfield avenue and Main street. Several residents object on the ground of loss of shade trees.
 The Republicans will support Ward M. Cowles for the position to be filled by Burns. Burns is the choice of the Democrats who have 14 votes to the Republicans g. The Republicans agreed upon Cowles as their choice at caucus Saturday night.
 At this caucus the candidacy of Charles H. Morris for reelection as was unanimously endors- ed. The election of the harbor mas ter will not be he'd for several months. The vote on the office of assistant building inspector, however, will be taken this evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
TO C0kFER REGARDING
 COUNTY SEiLER OFFICE
C Commissioners from All Counties Will Meet in Hartford
 Wednesday

The county commissioners will go to Hartford Wednesday to meet the commissioners of other counties in the state and consider various mat- ters m which 1t IS thought best to have uniformity of action. One of the subjects to be discussed is the newly created office of county sealer of weights and measures.
 The present statute provides for a salary of not more than $1,O0O a year Tor the seaier but the prevailing opinion is that first class man could not be induced to take the position for that salary. He would be reouir- ed to travel about the county and his travelling expenses would consume q most of the salary. An effort will be made to allow the sealer his travel Arthur E. Plumb is the most nronoi- nently mentioned candidate for the office in this county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
PRESIDENT TAFT ACTS { WITHOUT CONGRESS IN
 DEALING WITH RUSSIA
Formerly kot-s the lzsT That Treaty of 1892 Relating to American Jews VIII be tbrugated on Last
 Day Of kert Year

ground that the treaty is obsolete" :"
 It was stated that the President had not decided whether he would send the Senate note to be read in opeh session o$ confidential communities tion, explaining his action. Rainer argued in favor of an open discussion in the Senate but the President was not yet willing to adopt that policy. The question of what the result of ignoring the House will be was 8 troublesome problem. The President was convinced that he had full au. thority to act but Chairman Sulzer, of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. was not ready to admit it.
 "This treaty, am satisfied, will be terminated and it is a question of pro- terminated by the President and the Senate. or by the President and both Houses, said Rainer, as he left the
 Repressstsfsv,e sa1zer, chairman of the Hoxss Committee on Foreign Af- luton. told the unn.a Press - ltadsv dso that Elz nov willing a have his res. olutiH pdRsd:--~
 'I have no vanity of piraseology in my resolution;' he said. While I be- lieve that the resolution as worded simply states the truth and while. I conferred with distinguished diplo- mats in revising it's phraseology,. I am perfectly willing to have the wording altered if that Is found necessary.
 This matter has risen above all political considerations in the House Tn order to avoid all partisanship, labored to secure an unanimous sup. port from my committee and succeed ed, and almost secured a unanimous vote from the House.
 Following a conference with Presi- dent Taft, Secretary of State Knox re- fused to make any statement on the Russian situation.
 You will all know more about 1t in a few hours," he said to the reporters
 It became known, however, that Taft was preparing a communication to the Senate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Especial from United Press.)


 Washington, Dec. 1S.-President Taft, today. formally notified Russia that the treaty of 1892, under which Russia has excluded Jewish-American citizens, will be abrogated on Decem- Der 31. 1912.
 In this manner, he took the matter out of the hands of Congress and forestailed action by the Senate on the -Sulzer resolution, to which Rus sia filed objection, Saturday, precipi- tating one of the most exciting situa- tions known in official circles in years.
 The action of the President was announced following conference in the White House library between Burton and McCumber. members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
 Determined to terminate the treaty, under which Russia. for years has re- fused entrance into her territory to Jewish citizens, the Presi- dent was equally as positive that no offense should be offered to the Rus sian government, whose long-standtng friendship he holds in high esteem. He was prepared. to take the whole matter into his own hands by sending a polite note to Russia, stating that this government wished to abrogate the treaty on the ground that it is obsolete" By this means, he was prepared to forestall Congressional action and cut off the sulzer resolu- tion. Many believed, early today, the President had already taken this ac- ton following the last cabinet session which broke up, shortly after mid- night, this morning.
 The question of jurisdiction pre- sented a tangle that offered difficult ties but the President, on the advice of Senator Cullom, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. and other authorities on international law, was certain that he had the power to act independently of Con- Eree1.
 Chairman sulzer, of the House tends that, in the abrogation of treaty, the House must have it's say.
 When the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, met, today, to take action on the matter, Chairman Gull lon was we'll informed as to the atti- tude of the President and was pre- pared to work with Taft in bringing about a speedy settlement of the question. There was no doubt that the committee would approve abro- cation of the treaty and it was equal 1y certain that it would not approve the charge made in the Sulzer reso- 1ution that Russia had violated the treaty"
 1t way expected that the committee would dfl 'Ynatically assume the attia tude of lhe Russian government, which is that there have been diff treaty rather than that Russia has deliberately violated it. It was gen. orally conceded that abrogation would be demanded, however, on the simple
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Pocket Peddling Devotee Fined
 In City Court

William Hallock., an old offender, Jack Barton, peddling whiskey from a bottle on Water street. The police have been instructed to keep a spe- cfal watchout for these travelling sa. looms. TN
 caught, but the patrolman had thn goods on him. Charles Matthews from the Soldiers Home at Bath Me- who bought the liquor from Hal, lock, testified to that effect in city court this morning and Hallock was fined $50 and costs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
MARKET MEN TO EXHIBIT PRIZE STEER IN BIG
 HOLIDAY WINDOW SHOW

Charles NJ. Biltz, of the firm Of firm of Bommos & Biltz, and F. w Rehrens, Jr., well known meat dealers purchased a prize steer in New York, Saturday, which they will exhibit in their respective stores in State street and tn Fairfield avenue, before Christ mas.
 to the weight of the animal and up- on its being slaughtered will present to the person making the most accur- ate estimate of the weight a present of a fine roast.
 The steer was brought from the cat tle snow in Chicago to New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
NO WHOLESALE INDICTMENT
 OF LABOR LEADERS EXPECTED

Indianapolis, Dec 1S-That there will be no wholesale indictment of noted labor leaders as the result of, the Fed eral probe into the alleged timer cir cle'' of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Work CTS, who, according to Detective Will liam J. Burns, have been engaged in a countrywide dynamite conspiracy" became certain today.
 The Federal Grand Jury today con- tinued its work of laying the founda- tion for the examination of Ortie E. McManigal. McManigal will not take the e-stand until after the Christmas ad- journment.
 It leaked out today, however, despite the assertions that many prominent labor. leaders would be involved in the local investigation, Indictments here VII ns Im'1sq to mia5orl.y ain Of ;t the gf sff5ee and strsIcturai Iron
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
''I Wonder if l Cou'd Walk Alone Unnoesled Along the Streets of Los Angeles?"
 He Asks
Was Induced to do Organizing Work Eganst His Will He Says "ihy Double Crossed Ne and Didn't Pay Me For th'| Jobs Did" G0es to Testify Before Grand JuryOnIy Structural Iron Workers to be indicted
ests the Responsibility for this.

rests the responsibility for this.
 fI was induced to do this dynamit- ing work against my will. After I started, I was forced to keep at it by labor officials high up in the organ ization, under threat of my life. They told me to do it and threatened that if did not they would fix me. cid their dirty work and now I am suffering for it as I hope they will be made to suffer when the Grand Jury investigation is ended. They double crossed me and didn't pay me for jobs that I 61d. No promises have been made to me and I don't know whether I am to go to jail or get my freedom. don't much expect to go without any punishment, and I be- lieve there is something coming to me-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

issued a formal apology to Kine George. for lowing only once and inn. rnediately turning his back. during the Dunbar. The Gaekwar declared he was nervous. -T'.--7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
PASSENGER TRAIN CRASHES INTO !, REAR OF FASTEST EXPRESS
 ON WESTERN LINE
Cars Catch Fire Adding to Rorror--FamiIy ofs Railroad Superintendent KiI|ed--
 Officials Blame Operator

flames subdusd- The bodies ssf fre dead were cafried to the town nan
 A relief train from Ortonvif5e brought surgeons and a rescue csr1e in half an hour. NO sperafor was on duty here and it fs not known wro or what was responsible for fhs wree3.
 The dead identified at noon to-day were:
 Mrs. R. C. Meyer, Newcasre. Ma.s Mrs. c. W. Barber, Terry, Mont. - McKenny, sleeping car conductor, Mir neapolis: pr. R. H. Wheatstone, Min neapolis. Mrs. Eliza C1emenfs. sf Boston, sustained inurses te head arm and back.
 Minneapolis, Dec. 1s--J. Fl. poster assistant general superintendent If ffse Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. nas received reports indicating fhaf fhs operator aE Junction Ssesth must hze@ let the. sssc0TsG ssee tfofs go through ufer the block was not clear, canzfn9 fs< wreck.
 Special from United Prsszr
 New Britain, Dec. 1s-Adofpf An6s~- son, motorman of the PIafnvfIls car became unconscious today and fell fo the floor. For about a half raj e hfs car sped along at a lively clip wftE no hand at the controller. Passsrs6T noticed that there was no r1otorman in view and gave the alarm.
 Anderson was revived but ft wzs necessary for him to return home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

"CIassifed" ads ssn inside page s< fhis paper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

ODEIL AUTOMATIC SAFETY RAz-s ~OR SHAKPENER will be at fafs shop until Dec. 26. Bring Up your dull blades, we make them cut be<~ ter than new. Warner Buffdfnx Barber Shop, over Western rr5or Telegraph office, S3 Fairfield Ao~ Miss Ollie Paul, Manicurfst T 1zs f. q