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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
MIR. R. w. WEAVER TO BUILD
A HANDSOME HOME

Mr.. r. W. Weaver has purchased
the lot at the corner of Lime street
and South Florida avenue. and will.
within short time commence the
erection thereon of one of the hand
soonest homes in Lakeland.
The house will be a splendid spec
linen of architecture, and will con-
tain ten or twelve rooms, all being
splendidly finished and equipped
with every modern convenience.
South Florida avenue has already
become an avenue OF handsome
homes, and the site which Mr.. Weav-
er's home will occupy is one of the
most desirable in that part OF town
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
w. B. JONES TAKES
DR.. TRIBBLE'S PLACE

Arcadia, Feb. l2.--The news of
the promotion OF Prof. W. B. Jones
to the position Of acting president of
Columbia College, succeeding DR.. n.
W. Tribble who lost his life last
week as the result Of an accident. is
here. For three years Mr.. Jones was
principal of the DcSOto High School
and gave universal satisfaction. He
resigned the place here to accept the
position of dean of the Columbia Col
leSc Mr.. Jones is from Kentucky.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
TAX LAWS
HEAD OF BUREAU OF CORPORA.
TIONS POINTS OUT SOME DE.
FECTS OF OUR SYSTEM
tBy Associated PrcsS.)

Detroit, Mich, Feb l,.--DOuble.
treble and sometimes even quadrupl"
taxation OF the same property is a
FREQUENT result OF loose tax laws in
the United States, according to Her
bert Knox Smith, commissioner o
Corporations. Mr.. Smith spoke o..
taxes before the Michigan Manufae-
mrcrs' Association here last night
telling something OF what his bu-
rcau has learned by gathering facts
about the tax systems OF scvcnteeN
states and arranging them in stand
ard form for comparison.
Lack of cooperation between tn"
states and the absence of centralized
administration In most Of the states.
Mr.. Smith blamed largely for the lil-
satisfactory conditions. Under the
laws of various states, he said, taxes
were levied upon the person himself,
upon his income, upon his securities,
upon his capital. and upon his estate
when he dies.
"The result is chaotic and inequi-
table," declared the commissioner.
The subject, In our form of govern
mcnt, is extremely difficult; but few
OF the states do at least recogniz"
that other states exist and tax prop
crty, and that the resulting multiple
taxation should as far as possible
be avoided"
Mr.. Smith said Michigan had re-
vcrscd the usual tendency by first
trying the taxation of gross receipts
and then basing its tax policy main
ly on the general property thereof.
1T has thus gone back to the older
theory" he continued, "but with
very different and modern practice,
because IL has advanced further than
most states in getting at a true val
uation of property. Another feature
is your strongly centralized form C.
administration through a state com
mission.
"The states are gradually rccon-
nizing the Importance of centralized
would rather hav,
a poor tax system with good adj
than the reverse. Tho
local assessor is about the same tn,
country over. Much of the real di
ference in revenue results come,
from he greater Or less effcctivenes.
of the state administration"
In the sixteen states besides Mich
igan examined by the bureau. tn
says there is grow
ing tendency toward special classiii.
ration. Corporations are divided TO
purposes of taxation into varion
groups, and in only one of the stat
examined is there no gross-receirt
tax
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
WRIGHT and ZAPHONt
ON STAND TODAY
Telling What They Know About the
Suppression Of the Everglade
Drainage Reports.
(By Associated Prcss.)

Washington. Feb. l3.--J. O.
Wright, drainage engineer of Flor.
ida, and A. Zaphonc, disbursins
officer of the Department of Agricul-
ture, were witnesses before the House
Committee investigating the charges
that the Florida Everglades land pro.
motcrs are responsible for suppress
ing government reports on land con-
ditions, and for the discharge of two
engineers.
ZaphOne said that the engineering z
Investigations had cost $l1.O17.
Wright failed to arrive, and an early
adjournment was taken until We'd
nesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
CHAuTAuQUA's FIRST NIGHT.

The opening Of the Chautauqua
Assembly is one of the best evening
programs you have ever enjoyed.
Rogers Goshen Band and Orchestra
will be with us and render their very
best selections This is the fines,
orchestra securable for such Occa-
SONS, having served Chautaugua, n.
y. for many seasons. Where they
have been heard they need not be
recommended for their work has de-.
elared itself After you hear them
the first evening you will be well
pleased that you have a season ticket.
They are each soloists of their cspc-
cial instruments and many of them
play several different ones. Their
repertoire is almost unlimited. You
may ask for your choice selections
and get them. They will be assisted
by Miss Nell Bunnell, soprano soloist
Miss Bunnell has never been hcard
i'm Lakeland and we are sure when
you hear her you will agree with
all that you are glad she is here. Her
sweet tones, cultivated voice, splen-
did stage presence and charming
manner make her at once a friend of
all her audience. You have but to
meet her to know her, and to know
her is to enjoy her.
Miss Dollie Mcdonnell, the reader,
will charm you all by her splendid
work in this line She will give US
many different forms of reading and
You will enjoy them all. Her piano.
logues are novelty as pleasing as
they are unique. Note the paper for
suggestions as to the work of these
artists from time to time With the
best men of our town to open the
Chautauqua in a representative way
and the support of the ministers of
the city, together with the splendid
assistance and cooperation of every
well-informed citizen this opening OF
the Chautauqua Assembly is a good |
of the excellent days be-
fore us.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
MRS. GlLL'S CONDITION
STILL VERY CRITICAL

'irs. J. NJ. Gill, who was SO Sc
vcrely burned yesterday. is still in a
very critical condition, the prospects
for her recovery being very slight.
She suffers intense pain, the burns
about her face, chest and arms being
very severe.
Her entire body was burned with
the exception OF a small strip near
the waist, and her suffering is indc-
scribable. Her body is kept wrap
red i'm cloths, and on account of the
ointment used on the burns and also
the water that flows from these
burns. these have to be changed frc-
qaently.
Mrs. Gill is being nursed by Mrs.
White, who is giving her every attcn-
tion possible. 1t is to meet the ex-
pense incident to this care that an
appeal is made to the people of Lake
lahd In this issue, to aid the family
Mrs. Gill Is a woman of unusually
fine constitution, and to this is due
in large part the fact that she is still
alive. She has a slight chance of
recovery, and, in case no cOmplica-
tions set in, DIR. Love, who is the at
physician, states that she
may pull through. Mrs. Gill has no
children.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
COLOSSAL STRIKE
IS PENDING
Nearly a Million Miners Of Great
Britain May Join in National
Strike.
(By Associated Press.)

London, Feb. IA conference Of
the representatives of 100000 coal
miners OF the United Kingdom held
here today, confirmed the decision
reached during the recent balloting
to bring about a national strike in
the coal mines February 20, unless
the mine owners accept the principle
of a minimum wage for those employ
cd underground. This would be one
of the greatest strikes in history.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
SAYS REPORT ON
ORE LANDS WORTHLESS
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. l3.-James ].
Hill told the Stanley Steel Trust
Committee that the report of the
Bureau of Corporations on ore values
is not worth reading. There was a
time years ago when all ore lands
would NJ. fave brought A million
dollars. That WI, Id BE- l., criterion
tor establishing its present value
lie said he knew some people had
paid as nigh as G5 cents a ton fo-
ore leases since the Steel Corporation
entered the field.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
CHINESE ASK RfCOGNI.
TION FOR REPUBLIC
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Feb. l3.--A committee
representing nine hundred Chinese
students in the United States have
addressed a petition to President
Taft urging Immediate recognition of
the first republic in Asia. the new
of China.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1912
EAST COAST
FIGHTS RATES
RAILROAD SECURES INJUNCTION
AGAINST LOWER FREIGHT
RATES.
by Associated Prcss.)

Wash ington, Feb l3.-On applica-
tion Of the Florida East Coast Rail-
way, he Commerce Court has grant
ed temporary injunction restrain
ing the Interstate commission from
enforcing the order reducing freight
rates on citrus fruits and vegetables
to ia, ksonville and other basins
points in Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
Men WANTED
HAVE DISAPPEARED
Some Of Those Indicted for Dynamit.
ing Dodging Arrests to Be
Made Today.
(By Associated Press.)

Indianapolis, Feb. 13.-No arrests )
in the dynamiting cases are probable
today. The sudden disappearance of
sorle of the men believed to be nam
ed as minor defendants is said to
have caused the delay The arrests
are expected on Wednesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13

Judge W. S. Preston is up today
from Barlow attending to business.
Judge Preston would have every one
beer in mind that the Farmers Club
meets Saturday at the home of Mr..
George, on Lake Hunter, and that
a big day and a fine time awaits all
who attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
| NO MEXICAN
INTERVENTION
UNITED STATES WILL MERELY
INSIST UPON RESPECT FOR
AMERICAN RIGHTS.
(By Associated Press J

Washington, Feb. l3.-The State
Department has issued a circular to
the diplomatic and consular repre-
scntatives in MeNieo denying all fool
ish stories about ia'erN ention and
expressing til good will OF the gov
ernment for Mexico McXico's inter-
ral affairs ar net Il point of con-
cern to the United States, according
10 the note. and the government de-
mands all respect and protection for
Americans.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13

AT the home of Mr. and Mrs. Os-
car NJ. Eaton the Episcopal Guild
will give a silver tea tomorrow even
ing, to which the public and all
strangers in the city are especially
invited. There will be a program,
after which refreshments will be
served. 1t being Valentine Day, the
games and decorations will be sugJ
geStive of the occasion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
DECISION RESERVED
IN CASE OF BRANDT
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Feb. l3.-Justice Ger
aid reserved his decision i'm the ease
OF Folk Brandt, former valet of
Scheff, brought here on habcas cor
pus, with the hope of rcOpcning his
ease. Brandt was rcmanded to the
Tonbs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
PREFERRED MULBERRY.

jacksonville, Feb. 12-Rosie Da-
Wis, colored, who is a frequent Wis.,
itor at police court. was once again
before Judge Swearingen this morn
ing. charged, as usual. with intoxi-
cation. LET me go to Mulberry, and
I will never trouble you again." de-
clarsd the defendant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
PROMINENT ALBANIAN
ACClDfNTLY KILLED
(By Associated Press.)

Montgomery, Ala. Feb. 13.-Al-
bert G. Sexton accidentally killed
himself in the sitting room of his
home early today, while looking for
a burglar. He slipped on rug and
fell, the pistol being discharged ac-
cidentally. The bullet entered his
brain. He was formerly Deputy State
Insurance Commissioner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
CHANGES IN
| STATE CABINET
|yO17 SUCCEEDS GROOM AS
CONTROLLER, AND LUN1NG
IS MADE TREASURER.

..>,a Feb. l3.-Hon. VIM
N or the past nine years
The State of Florida, was
l.. sroainted Comptroller to
are 81 A. {. Groom, de-
o l.nHing, whom Governor
.4pointed Commissioner OF
,U. Was promoted to the Of
tfAsurrr and W. A. McRae,
H. was appoin!ed Ccmmis-
Irr Agriculture 10 succeed Mr..
M
|Taa- Ha4r tie several offices been
I'LL ia ernor Gilchrist .ce!s
Il lll Ills selections he has appoint
good men, each splendidly quail
\. iOr ae uilicc to which they We're
)qoGl
/ Ml Knott is a man who has the
kpot 4. every one, being a gentle-
ta VI .i,:h honor, ulusual ability
q JA-si pi1ous in the discharge Of
J Gl,,ts. AS Treasurer he has be-
b. familiar with the many duties
.mbeat on the Comptroller, and a
ter selection for the Office could
haze been made.
CIr MeRae for several years has
b tlerk Of the Circuit Court OF
k-oa ounty, and is regarded as
oi Nest Florida'S most progress
z and able citizens.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
MANY DRUGS PUT
ON FREE LIST
tBy Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 13.-The chem
ical tariff revision bill prepared by
the House Committee puts practi-
cally all drugs, acids. paris green,
sulphur and talcum on the free list
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
COlORfD MANS
DEED OF HfROISM
Catches Mad Dog With Bare Hands
and Saves Several Children
From Being Bitten.
(By Associated Press.)

Savannah, Feb. Catching 4
mad-dOg with his bare hands after it
had bitten a little girl, Davis Shar-
person, a negro carpenter, chained
the animal to a post until Il police
man arrived and killed the canine.
The brave act saved other children
who were en- route to school.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
ms NEEDED TO RELIEVE
MRS. GlLL'S SUFFERINGS

NE laritably inclined people CT
leland have an opportunity to as
ii alletiating, to some extent,
'effloe sufferings of Mrs. j. NJ.
@ae Mas so terribly burned yes
~ and who is in a very critical
qlt.og 4 this writing.
u" iaiflly have no money saved
aug lhe husband has, of necss-
'i1t work. in order to be at her
~ ~ rainy day has arrived,
,f glng wOmans S life hangs
'4e q tee. II she gets the best
l' g. aitention and careful
may yet recover, and to
93 !" people Of Lakeland are
so'iribute to a fund to be
= z rlHing the expenses of a
". physicians, bed linen
Any one desiring to
matter can leave their
at the Telegram office.
- VII be turned over to the
: e 'e different churches, who
ID charitable organiza-
-. Mo will expend the money
&li do the most good. A
y 'a9se contributing to this
he published.
. a'ed, by those informed.
= "i.@r from the burns oozes
an extent that the sheets
e hanged every few min
: We're done, many sheets
>ed each day. However,
Is now impossible, and
af those who can not con-
|. Icy could do no greater
r'y than to send as many
y possibly can.
70 act is now, if We |
!. Is TO be relieved, and j.
a fund will be raised |
nose comforts which. in
asony, Mrs. Gill should |
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
3 GOVERNORS ASK
ROOSEVELT TO ACCEPT
(By Associated Press

New York, Feb. 13.-RoOsevclt has
received a letter from eight govern.
Crs asking II he will accept the NOM
nation. lie has not yet framed an
answer to 1t. Ills Secretary. declined
to reveal the contents or name of
signers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
TAFT BACK FROM
SPEAKING TRIP
tBy Associated Press J

Washington, Feb. 13-President
TAFT returned from his trip to New
Jersey and New York this morning
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
STEAMERS COLLIDE:
fORTY.SIx DROWN
(By Associated Press. }

Nagasaki. Japan, Feb. 13.-Forty-
six passengers and sailors were
drowned in a collision between two
Japanese steamers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13

8eland, Fla, Feb. IS.
:, = of United Charities ap-
haritably disposed for
= are the services of a
:, 80 and to enable them
-. - Necessary comforts for
!, mo was burned by gaso-
Z E@sterday.
Respectfully,
ELlzABETH TUCKER.
s'aent United Charities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tampa, Feb. Embarrassing cloud
mess; warmer tonight; Wednesday
probably rain.
WURTZ
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25
They Mean Business

The Leader received this week a let
ter from the Post Office Department
quoting the law as to subscribers in
arrears. We publish it for the benefit
of those who have SO far failed to reply.
We are going to live up to the letter Of
the law and those who have neglected
to write us will receive no copies of the
Leader after November first. The law
follows:
1.-The right of publishers to extend in
good faith credit on subscription is rec
ognized and will not be abridged, and
although all subscriptions are regarded
as expiring with the period for which
they were obtained. nevertheless, in
order to give an opportunity to secure
renewals, copies Of their publications
will be accepted for mailing as subscn-
.berssat the usual second-class rates Of
postage for 4 period Of one year from.
the date q expiration; but copies sent
to persons after m year from the date
Of the expiration Of their subscriptions,
unless such subscriptions b gexpressly
renewed for s definite time, together
with On actuala payment 81 subscription
: bona hde promise 81 payment viii.
not be accepted 81 the pound rate. but
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25
Invited TO Attend

The annual fall meeting of the United
Norwegian Lutheran church for Minot
district will be held in Sverdrup church
6 miles north Of Washburn, on Nov. LIST
to 3rd, 1912.
The friends of Sverdrup congregation
expect a large gathering; nine regularly
ordained ministers will partake in the
discussion of the meetings. theme: st.
John I-3O.
On Nov. LIST at 1000 a. M, Rev. N.
G. Mehlen, of Harvey, Visitator of Mi
not district will conduct the opening
services, and Rev. Tonne of Minot the
Introductory lecture: Rev. j. M. Lang
seth of Manford will act as director.
Rev. o. L. Fladager of Dogden will
conduct communion services on Nov.
Bird, and high mass. by Rev. Nickolai H.
Holm of Ryder. Rev. Henry Halvorson
of Drake breaches in English at 300
p. m. All are welcome. l.. A. Breen,
pastor for Norwg. Luth. church. 1919
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25

III ELE 'Ar E HH
Did you ever notice what a difference
politics makes to men who have already
been on a friendly footing with each
other. Some men are SO thin skinned
that while you agree with them on
politics they are very friendly but the
minute you differ with them they get
cranky and grouchy and pass you by
with q glass stare. These fellows
should take something for the liver.
They need a little enlargement Of the
heart and 2 broader view oflife. Every
man should be conceded . right to his
own opinion and choice in politics. and.
il the other fellow can't argue 4 point
without getting mad, he should "a
away back and sitdownSswgiith his Crouch,
says an exchange.
rgEEH NA - EE ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25

In an interview with Hon. Nels. OLE
sen while here attending the meeting
of the county candidates and republic
can executive committee, he said he
was an independent candidate for the
legislature and would make the run on
stickers. Before the primary election
there were five candidates and Mr.. OLE
son was within one vote of being elected
to the office. Now since there are few
er candidates there is no doubt but that
Mr. Olesen will get a good vote. He
has won the admiration of the voters
by the clean business-like n in
which he carried on his campaign. He
has many friends who want to see him
elected and will work to put him in.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25
WILLIAM D. SWEET
Mayor Of Fargo
Progressive Candidate for
GOVERNOR

Major Sweet is the only candidate
for governor who is progressive in
principle and record. His national and
state platforms are the only ones de-
manding the immediate repeal of the
Canadian Reciprocity Act. His ma
tional platform is the onlyo one declaring
for the Initiative, Referendum and
Recall. When a member of the legis-
lature he was one of the first Insurgent
Republicans and was one of the strong
advocates for Senator LaFollette.
Mayor Sweet has a splendid record in
business and as twice mayor of Fargo.
A vote for Sweet is a vote against po-
litical corruption and standpat methods.
political ADVERTISEMENT
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25


E. A. Hughes, one of Bismarck
prominent business men, and we'll
known throughout Burleigh county, is
the popular candidate for senator in that
county. We know of no one more fit
ted and qualified to know the needs of
the people than our good friend Ed.
Hughes, and should've be elected we be-
lieve those who are not so disposed to
believe as we do now, will be convinced
that we are not far out of the way
when they see the good work he can
accomplish.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25

A Garrison firm advertises that it
will not only meet the prices of the
mail order houses, but will give with
each $50 purchase a talking machine
that they have listed at $18. SO. That's
the way to go after the Shears-Saw-
buck concerns. Show the people that
you a actually beat their prices, and
you'll have no trouble in heading off
many thousands of dollars annually.
The average man would rather trade
with a home merchant, but it should
be remembered that the mail order
houses are good advertisers and you'll
have to beat them at their own game.
-Minot Independent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25

Judge Andrew Bruce is receiving the
many endorsements throughout the state
that his candidacy deserves. He has
served one term on the supreme bench
in such a creditable manner that the
voters are anxious to give him another
term. The attorneys in nearly every
county in the state favor the selection
of Judge Bruce as his own %ces
He has made good and will no doubt be
elected by a big majority.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-25

Our old and esteemed friend, The
Bismarck Tribune, is just perfectly
carried away with the craftsmanship of
Louis B. Hanna. and says that the
people Of the county fairs are just
crying for him. Mr.. Hanna impresses
The Tribune very much. There is one
thing certain, and that is that The
Tribune is a good deal more loyal to it's
friends and principles than Mr.. Hanna
is loyal to his friends and principles.
By the way, who is Mr.. Hanna support
ing for the presidency this year,
Bismarck State.