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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
MANY VICTIMS
OF POISON
OVER FIFTY DEAD, PRESUM.
ABLY FROM PT0MAINC
POISONING.
(By Associated Press. }

Berlin. Dec. 2S.-Over fifty deaths
from ptomaine poisoning since the
night Of December &c have occurred
at the Municipal Shelter for the
Homeless Another fifteen desti-
tute male inmates died during last
night, while seventy others are ser
iously i'll. Doubts are expressed
whether the deaths are due to eat
ing of decayed smoked herrings
which the homeless people had
brought with them The asylum sup
erintendent thinks the deaths are
due to deliberate poisoning. The
police have been unable to develop
but little. Many of the victims sue
cumbed in half an hour after they
were attacked.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
STRANGER ARRESTED As
HE CARRIED DYNAMITE

Pittsburg. Dec. 27.-"Im going
to clear myself. will not take all
the blame for this and the rest OF
them will have to take their medi-
cine along with m. is the utter
ance credited today to George
Bridges. stranger arrested at Mon
lessen. Pa. while carrying a suitcase
containing 72 sticks of dynamite and
q roll of fuse.
Bridges weakened under the police
sweating to which he had been SUBJ
jected. and according to the authori-
ties. declared he would make q clean
breast OF it when taken before a
magistrate for a preliminary hearing
late this afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

While the farmer in the frozen
north is keeping busy with the fires
and taking the icicles out of his
whiskers, the Florida farmer is busy
in his cane patch and his sweet po-
tatoes, turning the cane into golden
syrup and the potatoes into ready
money. A word to the wise end you
know the rest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
EOOlST MINISTER AND
'AulY WILL ARRIVE TODAY

d Ai MIS-. |. c. jenkins and
.sonville. are expected
80" 'akeland this afternoon
!. " their home, Rev.
/. 80 ag been appointed past
- , odist church here for
~ year. A few ladies will
r., aa 'anily when they reach
and serve them a nice
~ Later It is the intention
|. ,''' OF the church to give
e. '+-ep:on.
+. '-'' aare has been put in
I's' 'oadl'iOn and the pantry
\ .7aished, and 1t is the
\. q nat this good family
! :. "=leome that the mem
! Alr1h and Of other de-
! i. "'a 10 convey to them,
~. eoming will prove a
. themselves and the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
EDlS0NlA THEATRE.

The headliner tonight IL THE
Mask OF the Red DEATH" dramatized
from the writing OF Edgar Allen Poe.
In addition, a historical drama
and a pleaing comedy all by the
AmbrosiO Company. which is a guar
antee of excellence, and a pretty in
dian romance, making q strong and
wcll-balanced program.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
BIG TRUST WAS
ENGLISuMANS' PLAN
English Promoter Suggested Giant
Merger Of Meat Packers
Interests.
(By Associated Press. }

Chicago Ills, Dec. 28.-LOrd Pen
more Gordon, an English promoter
first suggested the merger of the
packing corporations in the United
States at a capitalization Of $23,0O0.-
900 according to Albert II. Veeder. a
witness in the trial of the ten Chi
cago packers. The Englishman visit
here in 1902 and after directing the
merger OF several American indust-
ries. called on Gustavus Swift and
proposed the merger. Veeder Is an
attorney for the Swifts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
DIX FIRES
HEALTH OFFICER
DISGUSTING CONDITIONS IN SEC.
TIONS WHERE IMMIGRANTS
ARE KEPT.
lBy Associated Press. J

Albany. n. ", Dec 2S. Governor
Dix asked the immediate resignation
OF DR.. A. II. DOty, health officer OF
the Part Of New York. as the result OF
an investigation which 1t is alleged
showed a condition OF gross in
competency and inexcusable ncgli-
scnce."
The Governor said the rooms where
immigrants were kept shocked "Onc's
sense Of dcccncy, and makes one ash
amed Of his country
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
HAINEs CITY DEPOT BURNS.

The Atlantic Coast Line freight
and passenger station at Haines
City, Florida, was destroyed by fire
last week. The fire was OF unknown
origin and was quite heavy loss. as
the freight house was crowded with
shipments Of every character await
ing delivery. This Is quite unfor-
tunate for Haines City coming just
at this season of the year when busi-
ness on the road Is so heavy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
WRONG Man DRANK
POISONED WnISKfY
One Brother Attempts Suicide, and
Other Comes in and Quaffs
Poison Draught.
tBy Associated Press. }

Philadelphia. Pa. Dec. 2S.-Drink.
ing poison tainted whiskey, prepared
ty his brother with suicidal intent
William Wilt died today. Ills brother
John drank portion of the mixture
in fit of remorse following day OF
celebration. while the doctors were
working on him. William came home
and found the deadly mixture which
he mistook for whiskey and drank
dying shortly. John will live.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
From Tampa Weather Station.

Tampa, Fla, Dec. Is Especially =
Cold wave still well developed. will
cause constant frost and cold tonight.
Heavy frost In north and ccntr Il
portions. and light frost probably to
twcnty-sixth parallel Severe drops
east Of the Appalachia. and ship
mcnts should be protected against
freezing to low as ton degrees for
next two days. The interior. west Of
the Mississippi, Is warming.
WtIRTX
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
AT THE STAR TONIGHT.

The following interesting program
will be the attraction at the Star
Theater tonight:
The Quest of Cold
Commey, the Canvassman.
The Spider Family
The Unfinished Letter.
Money to Burn.
Good music and fine show. Prices
} and IL cents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
FINE HORSES FOR SALE.

The Wilson Bros. are creating q
great demand for first-class horses
and mules The sale stables at
Adams stable are considered the lar
Eest and best south OF Atlanta. Come
and see the car Of stock tomorrow
and take a fine horse home with you.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
OBSERVED
ST. JOHNS DAY
MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS AND
ENJOY A FINE
BANQUET.

st, Johns Day was fttingly OBJ
served last night by Lodge No u,
+. & a. NJ. by the annual election
and installation Of officers. There
was a large number Of members pres
ent and the following officers were
duly elected and installed:
J. l.. Love. W. Nj.
j. &. Owens. s. W.
ii. II. Mills, j. W.
j. NJ. Keen. Treasurer.
{. G. Arendcll, Secretary.
J. II. Wcddell. Senior Deacon.
4. W. Cornelison, Junior Deacon
4. ID. Leonard. Senior Steward.
o. S. Van liuss. Junior Steward.
After the election and installation
Of the above officers. the members re-
paired to the banquet hall where a
spread was enjoyed. The banquet
was not public affair. only tn
members of the lodge being the par
ticipants
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
MEXICO WANTS
GOMEZ ExTRADITfD
(By Associated Press. }

Mexico City, Dec. 2S.-1t is re-
ported that the Mexican goyernmen:
is about to ask for the extradition
Of Emile vanquez Gomez. former
Minister of the Interior, from the
United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
DAMAGE TO CITRUS
FRUIT IN CALIFORNIA
Rain Falling Today Causes Rejoicing,
As it is Hoped It Will
Reduce Injury.
(By Associated Press.)

Los Angeles, Calf, Dec. 28.-Fruit
growers were overjoyed when rain be-
gan falling today. They declared 1t
would reduce the damage to citrus
fruits by the recent cold snap.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
OFFICERS ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER

The following officers Of the Royal
Arch Chapter were recently elected
and installed
J. +. Wilson, II. +.
II. Il. Memmingcr. King.
A. ID. Leonard. Scribe.
j. {. Owens. Treasurer.
&. &. Arcndcll, Secretary.
II. l.. Swatts, G. of Host.
J. II. Weddell, T. Of s.
$. l.. A. Clonts. X. A. G.
II. II. Mills. M.Of Sd V.
X. X. Sullivan. NJ. of I'd V.
s. F.. Smith. NJ. of list V.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
THRONE AGREES
TO CONFERENCE
CHINA'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT
TO BE DECIDED BY NATIONAL
CONFERENCE.
(By Associated Press.)

Pekin. Dec. 2S. -- The Chinese
throne has agreed to Premier Yuan
Shat Kais suggestion to refer the
question of future government for
China to national conference to
abide its decision, which may be for
a republican form Of government. 1t
Is probable the imperial family will
leave the capital in few days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
MANY GEORGIA DIVORCES.

Atlanta, Dec. 27.-Figures just
compiled from the Fulton county
court house show that 392 divorce
suits have been filed In Atlanta dur
ing the past year, and that OF these
23S are already granted.
Most of these divorces were on "uu-
defended" cses. which allow the court
practically no chance to refuse the
applications.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

t.ei; Day.
Eg-.,- families. making a total
or ,o-ty people have reported
ln.o, Day The record Is be-
KIN. n The office Of Smith &
N, Ra,mondo Building. Is your
De- igva'
Is ..e Idea Of the promoters to
hi, reunion in Mum Park.
s-4 . fin, dinner will be spread
a.. me-. for a social time. After
,y- speeches will be made and
s, by ,h, band enjoyed. 1t will
tMa, be large success and a
nt4.tll advertisement for Lake
d as many will come from other
Us 70 attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
NOTED GEORGIAN
CLAIMED BY DEATH
(By Associated Press. }

LaGrange, Ca. Dec. 2S.-Dr. W. L..
Givens. former chaplain of the Grand
Lodge Of Elks. died this morning OF
paralysis at a local sanatarum. lie
was an intimate friend of John Bige-
low and was aged eighty-One.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
BAD WRECK ON
CHESAPEAKE { ONO
Fast Train Left Rails, Engineer and
Fireman Killed, and Some
Passengers Hurt.
(By Associated Press. }

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 28.-
The G. e U. crack train Number 8
left the rails at Mckendrce this
morning. Tho locomotive rolled
down the cmbankment and several
coaches were derailcd. The engin-
eer and fireman were killed and sew
tral passengers were slightly hurt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

DR.. ". X. Piner came up from
Tampa Monday, and spent Christmas
with friends in Lakeland. and while
here baptized the children of Mr.. an
Mrs. McIllwaine, and Mr.. and Mrs
H. G. Shook.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
bAD FIRE AT MARTIN, TENN.

Martin, Tenn, Dec. 27.-This city
} visited by a $4,000 fire last
h. Four dry goods and one drug
h were burned.
fse o-ign Of the fire Is unknown.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
ROBBfR PIRATES
MAKE RICH HAUL
(By Associated Press.)

Hong Kong, Dec. 2S.-Sixty West
River pirates attacked the British
steamer Szyap and carried on sup
plies worthy twenty thousand dollars.
None of the crew was harmed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
FAMOUS NURSE
REACHES GOTH YEAR

world over as a Red Cross Worker,
has celebrated her ninetieth birthday
anniversary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
MANY CATTLE PERISH
IN LOUISIANA FLOODS.
(By Associated Press. }

New Orleans, L., Dec 2s-Morc
than one thousand cattle have been
drowned in Cameron Parish during
past few days, as the result OF floods.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

Mr.. Vanderbilt takes his bride to a
suit OF rooms whose furnishings
would command a rental of $4,000
per annum.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
fire WIPES OUT
CANADIAN CITY
tBy Associated Press. }

Cobalt. Ont, Dec. 2S.-Fire wiped
out the business section OF Golden
City this morning, consisting of a
dozen stores. a hotel and several
saloons.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
/. AVIiCE-oDD FELLOWS

J.. are urged to be pres
e light as the election
r.. taxes place. Visiting
b y invited.
: Lodge.
l. E. ELLIS. Secy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
(USSIA MAY
| TAX TAKE MONGOLIA
ku.p HOWEVER, THAT RUS.
r,y TROOPS HAVE YET EN-.
TERED THE PROVINCE
nv Associated PreSs.)

:. p..,-sbury. Dec. 28.-The Rus
,o-e,gn Office denies the report
I. ,-oop, have entered Mongolia
|. jd.a Of extending a Russian
.,a.ora,e over Mongolia exists In
r,in circles, but Russian diplomacy
of inactive, and Is adhering to
,o,j,y OF non-interference in
,.ese aIa.rs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

-ian sized alligator
.7'hed $500. a small
ron first National Bank
:, c-sd knives and other
=. 1'ef will please leave
a.. or Phone Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

According to government geoiogist
authority. the visible supply OF lig-
mite in this country is about TAO. OoO..
100000 tons and OF "air-dry fuel" or
ready-to-burn peat. about 10000 900. 900
tons. So far ignite and air-dry fuel
have been to large degree consid
cred practically useless by-products OF
nature. Careful experiments. how.
ever, show that they are much better
than coal Tor use in connection with
gas engines, says the Chicago Journal
Prof, Robert r. Fernald asserts that
the gas engine. the toy OF today"
win supersede the steam engine. Pro
lessor Fernald is not gas engine pro-
moter. He is a scientist connected
with the geological survey. He as
serts further that the use OF gas en-
gines. with the cheaper ignite and dry
fuel instead Of coal. will mean saw
ing of s100.O0O.OO0 TO 100000 900 in
the nations fuel bin each year. SO
natures by-products. the waste" OF
today. may become the nations fuel
hope OF tomorrow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Milwaukee.--Mrs Charles Moul,
found by neighhors. lying in a gas
fiIed room beside the dead body of
her 6-year-old son, may be prose
cuted for murder if she RECEIVERS.
Madison. Emma Helen Blair, an
authoress, known for her history of
the Philippine islands, is at the point
Of aaath at the Madison sanatorium.
She has been acting as one Of the IL
brarlaDs at the state historical Ii
brgry.
Madison. Clarence II. Lee. fore
man for the Madison Gas aud Elec-
trio company. was nearly asphyxlat-
overcome by gas while working in
cd and several other workmen were
a ditch. They were engaged in max
ing a connection and a large guam
tity of gas escaped.
Madison. Before installing the
necessary machinery in the binder
twine plant in the state prison al
waupun, the board Of control has
planned 70 visit the Minnesota prison
at Saltwater to Inspect the binder
Irvine plant there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
TOBACCO TRUST AGREES
To REORGANIZATION PLAN
Attorney General Wickershan In
Statement Says Government is Not
Harrassine Lawful Industries

New York.-At the conclusion Of
a conference on the reorganization
of the American Tobacco company
Attorney General Wickersham said
he could not be sure when the
petition setting forth the proposed
plan for dissolution would be flied
with the United States circuit court.
tut he did not think any further con-
ferences would be necessary.
After the conference it was an
nounced that a petition would be
filed with the United States circuit
court setting forth the proposed plan
OF dissolution in consonance with the
mandate of the Supreme court and
that public hearings ON the plan would
follow.
Mr. Wickersham was asked If the
plan outlined was one of dissolution.
Il should prefer to call ii one of
disintegration," he replied
In response to many Inquiries re-
garding the possible prosecution Of
the United States Steel corporation.
Attorney General wickersham issued
a statement in which he emphasized
the position OF his department that
Investigation of corporation does
not necessarily imply that disintegra
ton will follow. What steps win be
taken cannot be determined until the
investigation has been completed
since each case stands on it's own
footing and depends upon the particu.
lar facts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
WRECK CAUSED
By BILLBOARD
n. II. HovEY MAKES REFoRT ON
NEENAH WRECK TO STATE
RAILWAY COMMISSION.
SAYS PARTY DRANK FREELY
Much Noise in Hayrack Prevented
Driver From Hearing Approaching
Train at crossing-R Recommends.
tons Mao.

Madison.-H H. Hovey who in
vestigated the grade crossing wreck
at Neenah, Wis, recently, where thir-
teen persons lost their lives and nine
were injured, one of whom died lat
er, has made his official report to the
state railway commission. He rec
ommends the removal of the bill
board at the crossing, the erection OF
proper signals to warn persons cross
ing the tracks, and the elimination OF
grade crossings in the city of Nee
nah. After giving the details of the
accident and describing the surround
ings. he says in his report:
1T appears that the accident was
due to the following reasons:
'First-The presence of the sign
board which prevented the train be-
ing seen. until the team had reached
a point within few feet of the
crossing.
Second-The failure of the driv-
er to properly judge the location and
speed of the approaching train.
II would make the following rec
concentrations:
THAT steps be taken to have the
sign boad removed and an automatic
alarm, with an illuminated sign, be
installed to protect the public at the
crossing at night.
at is further recommended that
the plans of the road as to double
tracking, through the city of Nee
nah, be ascertained, with view of
having this crossing, as well as other
grade crossings in the city, elimin-
ated."
The report also reviews the testi-
mony of Engineer Spooner, who said
that the speed of the train was be-
tween fifty and fifty-fve miles an
hour; that the whistle was sounded
within 200 feet of the crossing, and
that he saw the hayrack on the tracks
soon after. The statements of the
driver of the team in which he says
that he did not see or hear the train
till after passing the sign, and that
he thought there was time enough
for him to cross, are also given.
Peter Hansen, at whose house the
party had been held" says the re-
port, told me that the members of
the party had considerable amount
of beer and had INDUCED freely; also
that there was considerable singing
and talking in the party, from the
time they left his house to the time
of the accident
This without doubt accounts for
the drivers failure to hear the
whistle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

A number of persons in Scotland
make a livelihood by searching for
the precious stones which are occa.
sionally to be found ensconced in the
Interior of fresh-water mussels. To a
lesser extent II is also carried out on
some English and Welsh streams. but
none OF these is so prolific in pearl
bearing as the northern rivers. says
the London Globe. There are autheR.
tic records OF Scotch pearls being
found which rivaled any the orient
has produced so far as translucency
and fawlessness are concerned. A
writer Of the eighteenth century states
that 100000 was moderate estimate
of the value OF pearls then fished an
nually from Scottish rivers, while it
is matter OF history that German
who formed syndicate of fisheries
in 1866 acquired stones to the value
OF 912,O00 in that year alone. But
the industry is not SO remunerative
nowadays.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Racine.-Alartin Rasmussen, an
inventor of his city. has perfected a
machine which he claims viii revolu-
tioni2e aerial transportation. 1t is
so constructed that 1t will be abso-
lutely safe in the air. He states that
II is drop proof He is so conf
dent that the machine is all right
that his first trip viii bo from the
lake front TO Michigan.
Madison.-Owing to a scarcity Of
rooms. Households on Lake Mendoza
may be used to accommodate stu-
dents entering tue state university
Chippewa FaAs.-The attendance
at the last day of the Nc .hern Wis
consin fair was the largest in its his
tory. The total attendance for the
week has run over 10000. Splendid
weather prevailed every day. All the
racing events were strongly confessed
aud Aviator Haven made succession
flights in his aeroplane.
Portage.-The potato haryes, 4.
rapidly approaching and in this H.
eaiity the promise is for a large eron
Already growers are casting about -
find help and very little success Is
reported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
WILL INVESTIGATE HORROR
Thorough Inquiry Into Neenah Gross.
ing Tragedy Is Ordered by State
Railroad Rate Commission.

Madlson.--A thorough inyestiga-
ton of the disastrous crossing trag-
edy at Neenah which resulted in the
death of thirteen merrymakers has
been ordered by the railroad rate
commission.
Upon receipt of news of the dis
aster. the commission dispatched two
of it's engineers, NJ. II. Hovey and j.
N. Bidwell. to Neenah to conduct
an official inquiry. Whatever action
the commission may take will I'M
doubtedly be supplemented by legis-
lation at the hands of the next legis-
lature, it is said here.
Members of the commission were
Mortified over the extent of the trag-
edy AM it was characterized as the
worst grace crossing accident in the
history of American railroading and
certainly il Wisconsin annals.