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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
SHOWING HOW CUR GRIM.
INAL PROCEDURE WORK

Morris j. VESSEL, in !; recent IS
sue of The Survey points out some
striking instances of our afortive
way of administering criminal JUS
tice in the courts of this country. A
New York case is cited Z at was
tried seven times AMI lasted twenty
seven years. Another case was TAX
en- to the Supreme court on los err
rcrs and was reversed twenty-three
years after the original trial.
Right here in Florida. notes the
Pensacola Journal, the Supreme
court reversed conviction for
c,and larceny because the indict-
ment charged tie defendant with
stealing a COW when he really stole
a steer In South Carolina Il man
was convicted for stealing piano"
and escaped because it was 'pia-
ncia that he stole. Up in Alabama
Il man was indicted for stealth,
hides and escaped because the in
fictment did not specify what kind
OF hides. In Texas a man escaped
for burglary because the
Indictment and the evidence did NOT
agree as to the number of persons
residing in the house at the time OF
tie burglary. In Ohio the Supreme
Court reversed a decision Tor muir
der because the evidence did not
hake clear the name of the muir
dcred man. he having gone by two
rames. There was no doubt, how
e"er, as to the killing.
The Alabama Bar Association in
$40 looked up the details of murder
prosecutions in that State and found
l.; seventy-tive convictions for MUIR
der from which appeals were taken
mere than half were reversed and
not a single one on matter thar
could have influenced the jury.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
A KINDLY ACT FROM
A FORMER FOEMAN.

Those Confederate veterans in
those States who are excluded from
the State pension roll because of in
adequate length of residence GER
tainly owe their thanks to the kind
~ and fraternal offices of Union
veteran up in Escanbia county who
wants to see that restriction re-
owned or at least modified SO thai
Confederate veterans who have
lived here since 1900 may be legal
~ eligible to pension benefits. There
may have been good reasons for that
present law when it was enacted.
but ii does not seem now unrcason-
able that an old Confederate soldier
who has been continuously a citizen
OF Florida for twelve years should
now be able TO get on the pension
roll In this State. 1t is as unusua,
az II is gratifying thai IA Union VET
CidH Shouiu tdht the lllltlafIkp in
this matter in behalf of a former
foe and we reproduce the body %
the petition to the Legislature
which he is circulating:
I'VE. the undersigned citizens AM
> taxpayers of Escambia county. Flor.
ida, respectfully petite, our hon
Orable body to so amend the presen,
law relative to the granting of non.
sions to Confederate soldiers so tina,
those who have lived in Floril.
since the year 1900 NAV be elipibl.
under the law. and entitled To draw
q pension. provided they can max.
the necessary proof of service in III,
army of the confederate States n
America.
we respectfully show To Won
honorable body that the preesnt ,av
requiring the soldier TO nae been
resident of the State of lo.ida sim,
1888. works great hardship uno,
many honorable, brave and deserr
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

There is a small war on between
the press and the pulpit over in Nj
ami. The Metropolis of that city
reported Rev. r. V. AtkissOn. Meth
Odist minister there, as holding a
Crcuch against Mr.. Bryan and eX.
pressing it very fOrcibly in his SER
mon because the latter took Bro,
Atkisson's congregation away from
him last Sunday when the common
er preached in the Baptist church.
!'he crouch is denied both by Mr..
Atkisson and lady who heard his
sermon, the gist of the controversy
seeming to be in the spirit of the
minister's remarks referring to the
statesman rather than their letter
Bro. Atkisson might properly invoke
that text which tells us that the let
ter of the law killeth and we are
t, seek the meaning in it's spirit
w. J. B. can draw the crowd away
from any preacher in this ccuntry
and il Is nothing against tie latter
c, his merits that such is the case
for advertising rays and Mr.. Bry-
ar is the best advertised man in
America since Teddy crawleI in his
hole.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

$a66.l05. III
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

The proposition to abolish tie
free lunch system in the Los Angeles
saloons has been defeated by All
overwhelming popular majority AZ
the polls. This would seem TO be
2 distinct slump in the progressive
rlOvement in the Golden State. But
let the people rule. even though tho
baneful free lunch continues to hold
its own as the seduction auxiliary o.
the Demon Rum.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
81 BSCKIPTION RATES.
from the same ONCE 70 issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS
. we, KY newspaper giving . 70
sume OF local matters. crop c0ndl'
tons, county affairs. etc. Sent
anywhere for 3lO0 per year.

They are true prosressi'es do"h
there in that new county OF ~
nellas. On Tuesday they voted by
good majority to bond the county
for $4,000. the money to be APP
Filled to the construction OF an eN-
tcnsive system OF good roads through
the county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

They probably enjoyed it over i'll
Texas, but in this part of the coun-
try we felt no interest in thar
Sneed- Boyce murder trial the dis
patches told us about every day ana
we are glad to be rid of il. Texas
killings are not so lnfrequeht that
they make good copy for the press
outside that State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

v orth every cent of $1,000 an acre.
That's the way value it. Were YOU
Il mixing of buying?"
No." replied the stranger, as h.
jotted something into . book. I'm
the new county assessor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
The Byplay Minstrels.

Mister Interl0cutor, can you tell
me why the peace of Europe is like
a button on a cheap shirt?"
No, Mr.. TambO, l cannot. Tell
us why the peace of Europe resem-
bles button on a cheap Shirt"
because it hangs on a thread
Mr.. Gr0nyn Gargyl will now rem
der that beautiful ballad, Shell
Eat Raw Onions at Sixty But She
Won't at Sweet Sixteen
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
A LITTLE NONSENSE
NOW AND THEN
Riddles and Answer.

Ablu0AC0 000 xA0DWCxOs
What insect frequents district
schools
The spelling bee.
What is that which divides By
Uniting and unites by dividing?
Scissors.
What is that which works when
it plays and plays when it works?
A fountain.
When does a man resemble an
oak?
When growing acorn.
Where can money always be
found?
In the dictionary.
When is a clock cruel?
When it strikes its little one.
II bee could stand on its hind
legs, what blessing would it invoke?
4 bee-attitude.
What do you expect at a hotel?
Inn-attention
What burns to keep secret
S aling wax.
Why is there no such thing as
whole day?
Because every day begins by
breaking.
What became of the man who
stole the calendar:
He got twelve months.
II biscuit is a soda cracker.
what is an ice pick?
\ water cracker.
Why is a hotel waiter like a rae.
horse?
Because he runs for the plate.
Why is watch like a river?
Because it doesn't run long with.
out winding.
What instrument of war does the
earth resemble?
A revolver.
Why is an orange like a church
steeple?
Because we have peel from II.
Stung.
Pretty nice land around here"
said the stranger. as his dusty rig
stopped in front of the gate.
Certainly is" replied the eager
farmer. "Finest in the State"
Il reckon it is too high priced for
q poor man. sighed the stranger.
well. replied the farmer, lit is
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

TRUE to the best of my knowledge
and belief
{. NJ. CLAYTON.
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
II. ID. BASSETT,
II. J. DRANE,
l.. F. HENLEY,
Directors.
subscribed and sworn to before
me TINS 4th day Of December, 1912.
l.. NJ. BENNETT,
Notary Public, State of Florida n,
Large.
My commission expires Apri,
10, 1916.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05

Defect o. Human Nature.
1t Is human nature to want to
'rofit BY the mistakes of others rath.
r than by our own
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
No. 9Sll
Report of the Condition of
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Al Lakeland in the State of Florida.
:. at the Close of Business,
December >, 1912.
!.ESOURCES:

Loans ard discounts $40l.3S7.U-
Overdraits, secured and
unsecured .... 1.tSS.4a
[ $. bonds to secure cir
CuidtIOn 10, tJU,VU
I. s. bonds to secure pos
tai savings 100000 o,OOO.o
Premiums on IT, s. bonds 1921
Banking house, furni :
ture and fixtures 49,. 6.0O3.67
Due from National banks
mot reserve agents. 37,7o9.7l
Due from State and pri-
vate banks and bank
ers, trust companies.
and saving banks -. oS.l35.0
Due from approved re-
serve agents .. 2S,aO5.47
Checks and other cash
items 800. ... 1878
Notes of other National
banks $3.50. ....... 1900. 90
Fractional paper cur
rency. nickels. and
cents ......... 66il
Lawful money reserve
in bank. viz:
Specie .... S10,t,l.I.
l.egal-tender
ho'es 49,. $4,000 IS. l6l.4I
redemption fund with
L. ). treasurer g. pcr
| cent. of circuiationl az,
| IotaI .............. $3.50. l05 RI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-05
LIABILITIES.

Capital stock paid in. S 1000 90
Surplus fund ..... l5.OOO .oo
Undivided profits. less
expenses and taxes
paid .......... -. 3.5S4.43
National bank notes out
standing $500. 49,. Is, $50 90
Due to other National
banks 800. .. 1.254.9i
Due to State ard pri-
,ate banks aud bank
ers 49,. .. 12,57O.si
Individual deposits SUBJ
ject to check ..... 4oO,6iS.s2
Time certificates of de-
post go. ........ 6,4O3.Ge
certified checks 22les
cashiers checks out
Standing ...... 80. l.506.Ss
Postal Savings
deposits ....Sl,l64.2i l.1s4.oi
Notes and bills redis-
'o"h'eu -. $4,000. 10000. 90
i''di '..'........ $3.50. 105.3 80
o'a'e OF Florida, County of Polk. IS.
l. {. NJ. Clayton, cashier of tho
above-named bank. do solemnlv
swear that the above statement Is
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
PRIMARIES PROBABLY
WILL DRAW FAIR VOTE

For the first time the people of Califor-
mia, men and women, will have an oppor-
tunity to record their preference vote for
candidates for the presidency.
In the Republican ranks votes will be
cast Tor Roosevelt, Taft and La Toilette.
While the Democratic vote will be divided
between Clark and Wilson.
While all three of the Republican fac
tons are claiming a victory on the old
time political theory that one should
claim everything in sight nothing could
be more apparent that that Roosevelt will
sweep the state by an overwhelming ma
Jority while La Toilette will in all prob
ability. be the tail ender, with a handful
of votes
This is in spite of the fact that a des-
perate effort is being made at the eleventh
hour to stampede the progressive vote to
him.
Among the Democrats. the probability
is that Clark will carry the state. for
ne is backed by the Hearst organization
and by most of the Democratic politicians
though the more progressive members of
the party are working for Wilson.
In spite of the apparent lack of interest
in politics in the county. it is believed
there will be a fair vote at the primaries.
Expect Heavy Vote
IBY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONS]
SAN FRANCISCO, May 13--Managers
of the various presidential candidates
unite in predicting a record vote at to-
morrow's primaries.
La Toilette will close a whirlwind cam
paign, in which he was aided by his wife,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
LITTLE ENTHUSIASM WAS
AROUSED BY THE RALLY

Frankness calls for the admission that
there was little demonstration at the pro-
gressive Republican rally Saturday even
ing, addressed by $. G. Fans of Riverside,
candidate for congress, and Russ Avery,
Los Angeles attorney.
There We're about 200 persons present
and number of prominent citizens, in
men, the ladies being Mesdames Noland
and Wilsie. and the audience was ready
and anxious for an opportunity to break
forth with enthusiasm.
j. Stanley Brown presided, but only
made brief introduction of Mr.. Evans,
and the anti -climaxes of the latter the
details of his work as a member of the
charter board of Riverside and as mayor
of that city; his dissertation on the fine
public library of Madison, Wis, and his
utter ignoring of the issues which would
confront him as congressman, left no
place to interject applause.
The audience was tired when Russ
Avery was presented. He proved a lively
speaker and his explanation of the atti-
tude of La Toilette and his presentation
of the record of Theodore Roosevelt awoke
as much enthusiasm as was left in the
people by the time he got to them.
Expressions heard on every hand since
the meeting make it certain that Mr..
Evans hurt his cause while here, and
while the valley was tending toward his
support. the opinion is very general that
more capable leader for this congress
sonal district must be found
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
UNDER RED FLAG

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
LOS ANGELES, May 13.-The
strangest funeral procession in the his
tory of the city marched the streets
today. Instead of the usual carriages,
men and women marched in line three
blocks long, four abreast. Instead OF
mourning black, the majority were
clad in red and carried red flags. 1t
was the funeral of Joseph Mikolasck.
Industrial Worker of the World, killed
in the so-called San Diego free speech
fight Emma Goldman delivered the
funeral oration in hall filled with
banners bearing radical notices. The
police did not interfere with the march
ers or the red flags.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
at a meeting here tonight. His mana
gers claim a decisive victory.
Governor johnson, Medill Mccormick

at meeting here tonight. His mana
gers claim decisive victory.
Governor Johnson, Medill Mccormick
Clifford Pinchot Senator Beveridge and
Francis j. Heney directed the speaking
end of the Roosevelt campaign. The man
ayers appear sanguine of victory, claim
ing the Colonel will poll more votes than
Taft and La Toilette combined.
The directors of the Taft campaign
refuse to concede Roosevelt chance, and
claim that the La Toilette vote will not
be a factor. Charles Miffiin Hammond. a
Taft manager, claims $4,000 plurality for
Taft.
The Democratic fight between Wilson
and Clark will be close. Both sides have
resorted to a flood of campaign literature,
few speakers appearing.
What little betting is recorded here
favorS Roosevelt.
Fresh from his trip to San Diego. whore
he addressed the voters Saturday night.
La Toilette arrived today for Il meeting
at Dreamland rink tonight, closing the
California campaign. He stated he will
make no reply, to personal charges made
against him by California supporters of
other republican candidates. He said:
"At another time, when the issue of the
present contest is determined, ] will place
before the people all the facts connected
with my candidacy For the present /
have not withdrawn from the candidacy
and will remain in the fight TO the bitter
end
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
CAUGHT IN TRAP

[BY UNITED PRESS AssoCIATIoNsl
WASHINGTON, May 13.-How w.
p. Boland, after ten-years' fight, laid
a trap for Commerce Court Judge
Archbold was rehearsed today before
the house judiciary committee by AL
len b. Cockrell, the interstate com
merce commissions confidential clerk
He said Boland advised E. J. Williams,
a friend of Archbold of the existence
of the Culm bank, belonging to the
Erie railroad. This occurred after
Archbold had rendered decision
costing Boland $4,000. He intimated
Archbold attempted to influence Bo-
land, Charles Conn and Attorney
Brownell of the Erie road TO put
through the deal for the Culm bank
that meant $4,000 for him
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
REBELS TRY TO RECOVER
FROM SATURDAYS DEFEAT

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
Ell PASO, May 13.-Poorly equipped,
with little ammunition and hundreds of
comrades slain or wounded, Orozco's S
rebels were called upon late today to
defend the position where they had
taken refuge after the decisive defeat
at Conejos. Huerta's pursuing feder-
ais overlook the fugitives at Rellano
this afternoon and the weeks battle
was renewed.
The rebels are fighting desperately,
although there is little chance of vic
tory. Scores are already reported fall
en- on both sides Three hundred
wounded rebels were taken to Chihua-
hua. 1t is believed more than 500 fell
at Conejos. Complete details of yes
terday's fighting is lacking.
RELLANO, Mexico, May 13.-Oro-
ECO is mastering his scattered rebels
for final stand. He is withdrawing
to the Notifications erected by General
Salas, who committed suicide three
weeks ago when his federals were
driven from the city Although admit.
ting heavy losses, Orozco declares the
federal losses are equal to his, the
only rebel reverse being the loss of
the strategic position at Conejos. All
the rebel generals have been ordered
to hasten here with their commands.
ESCALON, Mex, via El Paso, May 13.
The remnants of the rebel army shatter-
ed at Conejos are collecting here to make
a final stand against Huertas' federals.
The latest reports indicate that 1000 men
fell in Saturdays battle. the rebels losing
heaviest. The federal advance is reported
moving toward this city.
Gomez a Fugitives,
JUAREZ. Mexico. May 13.-General
PaScual OroZco. farmer, ranchman and
soldier of meager education. holds the
balance of power in the Mexican revOlu-
tion tonight. Though Orozco with 1000
that is pressing him back toward the
border and the outcome of the battle is
uncertain the developments of the day
chiefly the abdication by Emilio Vasquez
GomeX of the provisional presidency,
which he tremendously assumed a week
ago tonight, indicate that the money in
terests behind MeXico's present disturb
ances must continue to court Orozco's
favor.
Emilio VasqueZ Gomez is in hiding to-
night. Once a member of the cabinet
of President De la Barra and the brother
of Dr. Francisco VasqueZ recently de-
feated for the vice presidency, the little
man fled for his life early today across
the Rio Grande to United States territory.
tonic. Texas. United States authorities
deny there is a warrant anywhere for his
arrest on the charge of violating the
neutrality laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
MAX ES DENIAL
IRY UNITED PRESS AssocIArroNs,

SACRAMENTO, May 1s.--An indignant
denial was made today by Frank Griffen.9
Johnson's executive secretary, to reports
that employees of the state printing office
had been asked to pay a portion of the
Roosevelt campaign expenses. That's a
deliberate and cowardly lie, said tififfen
Under the old gang administration the
PEELED to pay campaign assessments but
these were deducted from their pay
checks at the end of the month Not d
cent has been solicited Under this ad
ministration for political purposes Special
instructions were given the printing en-
ployes that they should not be invited to
help the campaign. The men in the
office, however, sent word that they want
ed to aid and several sent as much as
$40"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
Final Certificates Issued

The United States land office has issued
the following final certificates: To Eugen-
il Lindsey, east half of northwest quarter
of section s. township 16 range 16 by the
resurvey being lots 8 and 20, and the
southwest quarter of the northwest quar-
ter of section 10, containing 80 acres: to
Elizabeth n. Beougher, the northwest
quarter of section IA, township 15 range
IA. by the resurvey being tract 1913, con-
tanning 100 acres to Benjamin l.. Nc
Keehan for the east half of the south
east quarter of section "a, township Is,
range H. by the resurvey being tracts so
and 81. containing so acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
WATER STILL SPREADING

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS]
NEW ROADS, La, May 13-Circling
the bluffs that provided temporary re-
spite from the floods, the water from
the Torras levee break is pouring into
the thickly settled country here.
Thousands of plantations are covered.
Water is fourteen feet deep in the
streets of Irvitseyille, Crosse, Tete and
Fordoche. 1t is reported that MAJ
rooned negroes are looting stores and
houses
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
Socialists in Convention

INDIANAPOLIS May 13.-rhe Social
lists national convention today inaugur-
ated movement to compel Federal Judge
Hanford of Seattle to recall his decision
annuling the citizenship papers of Leon
ard Olsson because OlsSon admitted he is
a Socialist. They will demand the Ie-
call of the decision or that he submit to
impeachment. Scores of kilograms have
been received from Democrats and Re-
publicans condemning the decision. Con
gressman Berger declared he will call 1T
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
SEEK IDENTIFICATION

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES May IA continu-
Gus stream of persons is visiting the
morgue, attempting to identify the wo-
man murdered in an unoccupied house in
the suburbs. An aged woman, whose
daughter is missing. tainted after view
ing the remains, overcome by relief that
1T was not her daughter. The police have
found no further clues.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13

Have you tried some of the new pota-
toes grown on the w. ii. Brooks ranch
For sale by all the grocery stores
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
COLORADO RIVER OBSERVATIONS

Department of the interior United
States reclamation service. Mean daily
gage and discharges of the Colorado river
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13

to the attention of congress and demand
action. Presidential candidates will be
nominated Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13

Everybody smiles wnen there's box of
Merriman's Chocolates around. John -:
Davis druggist. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
REFUSE TO STRIKE
tBY UNITED PRESS AssocIArIoN

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONs1
CHICAGO, May 13.--By a vote of 1899
to 655, the Typographical union refused to
join the striking pressmen.
Los ANGELES, May 13.-Union men
here say they have not received orders
expect them. The Hearst management
on May l signed a new agreement with
the pressmens union This is believed to
preclude the possibility of a strike in Los
Angeles.
Out In San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18.-The press
men of the Examiner d Hearst news
paper. walked out in sympathy with the
striking pressmen of other Hearst news
papers shortly before the first edition of
the Sunday paper was due to go to press.
The management said 1t expected to get
out some sort of a paper" tomorrow, but
admitted that ii would be badly crippled.
There was no disorder and the business
cffice said no demands had been made
that the walk -out purely a sympa-
thetic demand. Other morning news
papers ran off their first edition for coun-
try circulation bat did not know whether
they would be able to print later editions
or not. 1t was understood that the
preSsmen's union had their case under
advisement The publishers were optimis-
tic as to the outcome.
ton. mainly devoted to classified adver-
tising. There is no change in the press
mems strike situation
In explaining the walkout at the En-
aminer. the Web Pressmen union has is
sued the following statement ''The fight
started by the Hearst papers of Chicago
against the web pressmen reached here
Saturday when orders came from the
board of directors of the international
union to call out the Hearst pressmen
here. The strike was called not because
abrogation of contracts by the Hearst
papers in Chicago"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13

FOR SALE
At Clark's Livestock Market, 40 head
of all-purpose horses and mules. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13

Heavy Barley
John Yount, who has had years of ex-
perience as farmer i'm the valley says this
year the valley is producing the heaviest
and most plump barley ever grown here.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
PERSONALS

Father Schmidt left this morning fol-
q weeks rest at Iona Linda.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13

GASOLINE ENGINE CHEAP
First class 2-horse power, $50 cash In
quire at Press office
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-13
Heavy Barley

Project Engineer.
Yuma, Ariz.. May II. 1912.