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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20

Fort Ogden school, spent yesterday
in Lakeland going on up to Ocala
this morning to spend the holidays.
Miss May Cole. who is teaching in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20

~ pu,b Baynard. a charmins
,. Ms, ae girl, spent yesterday in
Aa'u ,, -D me guest of her friend MISS
,nlja Eta Patterson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20
Usual Way.

"Truth crushed to earth will rise
again. but nine times out of ten the
automobile gets away first-Lippin-
sott'e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20
In Case Of Fire
Phone 5000

v,.' R. R. Heron left for! for Dan IT.
sn.', ,.,ner's failing health
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20

NOTICE.
Owing to certain dogs being re-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20

Lakeland. Fla. Dec. .. 1912.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
DECLARE M|STR|AL
 IN HE JONES CASE
No Verdict Reached in Mur- der Case at Selma-De-
 fendant Out on Bond

Selma, April 23.-(Special.) )-The jury in the ease of the state vs. M. R. Jones, who has been on trial in the city court of Selma on the charge of murder in the first degree, made niistrial and were dIs- charged by Judge Mabry this morning about 9:30 o'clock
 The case against MT Jones was called when the court convened Monday morn- ing, and after the jury had been empan- elled the taking of the evidence began during the afternoon. The same evidence which was introduced during the preimi- nary hearing and the habeas corpus pro- ceedngs was introduced again.
 With the mistrial of the case Mr. Jones was allowed to leave the courtroom to answer to the charge again when it is next called in the city court of Selma, and which will probably be during the next tern. of that court. The bond which MT. Jones is under being that he will be given his liberty upon it until he is either acquitted or convicted of the offense of which he is charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
.DR. W|LEY'S VIEWS 0N HOUSEKEEPING Net Weight of Food Pack ages Should Be Stamped
 on Them

Washington April 2S.--Dr. Harvey w. Wiley told the House committee on in- terstate commerce today some of his views about living and housekeeping.
 Advocating a bill to require the net weight of food packages to be stamped upon them he declared all food should be bought by weight or measure and not simply by package
 pr. Wiley said a grocer recently tried to sell him a ham which he said weighed certain amount.
 q asked him if he had weighed it and he said it was weighed when it came in last November said pr. Wiley. ''I made him weigh 1t again and 1t had lost three pounds. That saved me 90 cents.''
 Dr. Wiley paid his respects to federal authorities with whom he was in ire quent controversy while chief of the bu- reau of chemistry.
 ''I have seen so many regulations made for keeping the law from accomplishing it's full intent that I would like to see closely in the making of regulations in the future"
 Dr. Wiley, in his capacity as "a farmer engaged in practical agriculture and as one who has been interested during his whole active life in the sugar inquiry ' later filed with the Senate finance com mittee a protest against free sugar. which he characterized as a threat of the extinction of the industry.
 Dr. Wiley closed with a plea for the farmer. who, he declares, has never had his full share of the benefits of the tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24


 Greenvlle. April 23 -(Specal)-D. Ward King of Missouri was in Greenville Sun day and Monday. MT. King came here through the efforts of the city council and Greenville Commercial club. On Sun day MT King rode over some of the But Ter county roads and looked into the ex- isting conditions. Monday morning at Il o'clock he spoke to an enthusiastic gathering of farmers and business men at the Butler county courthouse Much has been heard of MT. King and his split-log- drag long before any thoughts were en- tertained for his coming to Greenville.
 MT King entered right Into his subject. telling of the advantages of building modern. good highways by his method and using a King drag. He proved to his hearers the great results being accom- plshed in Missouri and other places by the use of the drag. He explained every detail in connection with is use. including how it is made. the proper adjustment and other points.
 A mission was begun at the St. Thomas Episcopal church on Tuesday and It will be conducted by Rev. Stewart Mcqueen. the dean of the Montgomery convocation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Roosevelt Making Ready

Oyster Bay, x. Y.. April 23.-On hls return to Oyster Bay today from his weeks tour through the west and south. Colonel Roosevelt began to gather am- intuition for his Massachusetts trip which is looked upon as one of the most important of the campaign. He said he had seen Washington dispatches indicating that President Taft. in his speeches in Massachusetts this week.
 would make some emphatic statements in replying to Colonel Roosevelt's recent criticisms of the Taft administration
 The colonel added that the nature of his own speeches depended upon what the President said. Colonel Roosevelt was told that. according to advices from Washington. the President would read let ters written to him by the colonel. As to this Colonel Roosevelt merely said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
MOROCCO GIVING
 FRANCE TROUBLE Plot to Murder French Mis- sion Rolled by WOmen's
 Eagerness

Paris. April 2S.-The massacre at F'ez In which large number of French off eers and soldiers and citizens were killed and wounded has given rise to consid- erabe criticism of the government au- thorities for not foreseeing and prevent ing the occurrence. Premier Poincaire telegraphed today to Eugene Regnault, the French minister. to make a complete Investigation.
 The special correspondents of the French newspapers at Fez indicate that the plot of the rebels included the massa- ere of the whole of the French mission headed by M. Regnaut which recently arrived at the capital to establish the protectorate.
 This plan failed owing to the impa- tience of the Arabian women to begin the carnage. These women are de- scribed by the correspondents as crea- lures of terrifying appearance who rushed about the streets torturing the wounded and sometimes aiding the Moorish rebels in the final initiation and desecration of the victims improvsed graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Powder Mill Explosion
 Felt All OOer Birmingham
About 300 Kegs Exploded Mixing Mill Jefferson Powder Go. Near Sayreton, at o Clock Last Night-No one
 Killed But Force of Explosion Was Terrific

Eight thousand pounds of blasting powder in a mixing mill belonging to the Jefferson Powder company, whose plant is situated mile and a half northwest of Sayreton, exploded last night, causing report and concussion which was felt for miles. The explo- sion occurred about o'clock. Windows in all parts of the city were rattled and in some instances window lights were knocked out, 1t Is said.
 It was reported that the windows were broken in the high school build ing at Ensley, six miles away from the explosion, along the ridge of the Ens- ley Highlands, the force being the more pronounced. Reports came in from Woodlawn, South Highlands. West End, Osceola station and all parts of tho city, saying that the report and shock had been plainly felt.
 Many reports gained circulation soon after the explosion, some of them being that an earthquake, mine explosion and others that the falling of & meteor had occurred Great excitement prevailed until the truth of the matter was learned and scattered over the city by means of The Age-Herald's telephone service.
 The explosion took place in a frame building in which the explosive is mixed, nitrate of soda being mixed with a com bination of charcoal and birthstone, which produces the explosive. quantity of charcoal was stored in this house and it Is thought that 1t became wet. eaus- ing spontaneous combustion This is the only theory concerning the cause of the explosion which the employees of the mill can evolve unless 1t was of incendiary origin, which is improbable, they state.
 The mill had been shut down for the night about two hours before the eN-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
WHEELER HEAD 0F
 COMMERCIAL CLUB

Washington, April 23.--Harry A. Wheeler of Chicago was tonight elect ed president of the National Chamber of Commerce of the United States, which had perfected its organization earlier in the day. Other officers were chosen by the board of directors as follows:
 Vice president for Pacific slope, J. N. Teal, Portland, Ore. Vice president for south, Asa G. Candler. Atlanta, Ga. Vice president for east, D. B. Far euhar, York, Pa. Treasurer, John Joy Edson, Washington, D. C. Counsel, J. Francis Burke, Pittsburg, Pa.
 Plans for establishing permanent headquarters in Washington will be completed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
ITEMS OF INTEREST IN
 AND AROUND GREENVILLE

Services will be held both morning and evening throughout the week.
 Dr. Oates, Alabamas jail inspector, has condemned some features of the Butler county jail. The prisoners were to have been transferred to another place but an order was given to hold them there until after spring term of circuit court Now. as an order has been given to cancel the spring term of court, it is expected that a transfer will soon be made,
 The Butler county truckers have been damaged considerably owing to the recent rains. Their vegetables cannot be gath cred Should the weather clear up car shipments will be resumed.
 Memorial day will be observed in Green- yille A splendid programme has been arr ranged for the day. The local military company will turn, out in parade during the day. Other announcements will fols low later sin the week.
 Two freight trains. Louisville and Nash vile No. 22 and Louisville and Nashville No. 21, ran together in the yards of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com- pany here yesterday morning. Neither of the trains were moving fast and the damage done was the knocking off the pilots of both engines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Bryan to Florida

Washington. April 23.-Wllliam J. Bryan conferred here today with sen- ators and representatives regarding popular election of senators and other legislation. Mir. Bryan said he was go ing to Florida on business, but would make two political speeches. He said that as Woodrow Wilson happened to be the only progressive candidate for President on the ticket, "I will speak for him in the state" but added he would have spoken for any other man had there been any other on the ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24

plosion occurred and no one was In the plant at the time The nearest man to the place was the watcliman. w. A. Cobb, who was about 300 yards away He was knocked to the ground, but was not hurt No one else was even slightly injured.
 The laboratory, situated about 100 yards from the mixing mill was badly dam aged the glass instruments being shat tered by the concussion. No other houses nor anything in the vicinity suffered from the effects of the explosion. It is a singular fact, however, that windows in Ensley six miles away, and in other places, were shattered from the eXplos- ion while the damage at the. scene was slight. It is thought by Samuel Rand, secretary and treasurer of the company, that 5000 will cover the entire amount of the damage to the company. includ- ing powder. building and laboratory. MT Rand, with H. F. Mccormack, one of the directors. of the company, were on the scene within few minutes after the explosion.
 report was circulated through the city immediately following the explosion that several people had been killed and many more injured. The Johns Under taking company and Shaw and Son sent their auto ambuanees to the scene, which made a record breaking trip.
 Mr. Rand stated last night that an- other mill was in readiness to take up the work and the explosion will in no way delay their shipments, as only be- tween 300 and 400 kegs were destroyed.
 People from Sayreton. Coalburg, Lewis burg, Republic and North Birmingham Hooked to the scene and looked the situation over. comparatively large jagged hole was blown in the ground. under where the building stood Besides this and the smell of the powder smoke, there is not much evidence of the ex- rinsion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
ODENVILLE AIDS
 FLOOD SUFFERERS
O'Neal Forwards Taft Check for $45 Contributed by Citizens
 and Others

Montgomery, April 23.--(Special )-Gover- nor ONeal this afternoon sent to Presi- dent Taft cheek for si5 contribute by the relief of flood refugees in the Mis- sissippi river territory. This is the first money that has been received for this pur- pose, and the governor expressed the hope this afternoon that other towns in the state would respond to the call for help from the ilcod sections The gov erncr last week gave to the press letter he had received from the President ask ing for aid for the refugees. and he hopes that in response to that letter from the chief executive of the United States a large number of ether contributions will be received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Engineers Offer Services

Sn Antonio. Tex. April 23.--Between 15 and 100 engineers and conductors, former employees of the National lines of Mexico called at Fort Sam Houston today and through Brlgader General Joseph Dun can commander of the department of Texas. proffered their services as rail- road men to the. United States govern ment should it be found necessary to intervene in the Mexican revolution and send troops across the froptier to restore harmony in the neghborng territory.
 The general thanked the men,
 The general thanked the men. He will secure record of the territory of which each name is most familiar The data will be forwarded to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
ARE WORKING ON
 "UNSINKABLE" SHIP

Portsmouth, N. H., April 2S.-A com pressed air system designed to make the vessel practically unsuitable is being installed on the armored cruiser North Carolina at the Portsmouth navy yard under the direction of Captain c. C. Marsh, commanding the vessel. Captain Marsh believes that the apparatus would keep the cruiser afloat in case of collision with an iceberg such as sunk the Titanic or any similar accident which might damage her hull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Rhode Island Fayors Taft

Providence, R. l., April 23-Repub- lcans of Rhode Island who will meet tomorrow in their state and district conventions will elect delegates to the national convention, already agreed upon. adopt resolutions favoring Pres ident Taft for reelection and prob ably instruct the delegates to cast their ballots for him if the programme arr ranged today by the state central com is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Missouri Fight Is On

St. Louis. Mo-, April 23-With the arrival of Governor Hadley as leader of the Roosevelt forces and Congress man Richard Bartholdt as director of the Taft faction of Missouri republic ans, the fight for control of the re- publican state convention Thursday be- gan in caucuses tonight. Leaders would. not discuss what took place at these caucuses.
 Roosevelt followers claim to have enough instructed delegates to control the convention. The Taft wing an nounces that when the contests are de- cided they will be in supreme power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
TWO EMPHASIZES
 ARE AT NEW ORLEANS

New orleans. April 23.-rhe United states battleships Nebraska and New Hampshire passed In the Mississippi river jetties this morning and proceed ed up the river to New Orleans.
 The battleships have been ordered fo New Orleans to participate in the cen tenniai celebration commemorating the anniversary of the Louisiana purchase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
OPERATORS WANT
 WAGE INCREASE

Nashville April 2S-officials of the Order of Railway Photographers have heen in conference with President John w. Thomas of the Nashville. Chatta- nooga and St. Louis railway for sew erar days. A new, schedule of wages has been submitted to President Thom- as, which includes several increases and in case the schedule is not accepted 1t IS rumored that a strike Is likely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
TO FILE THE WILL OF
 COLONEL J. J. ASTOR

New York. April 23.-Ihe will of Col John Jacob Astor. a Titanic disaster victim, will be filed for probate within a few days. It is understood to have been made since the colonePs marriage to Miss Force who received $5,0O0000 as her betrothal dot. This was in lieu of any dover rights. The first Mrs. Astor was provided for in the bulk of the es- tate, estimated at s125.o0O,oO0 is expected to go to the son, Vincent Astor. as di- rect heir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Roosevelt Favored

Kansas City, Mo. April s23--Incom- plete returns from today's republican primaries in a number of counties in the Fourth Fifth and Eighth congress sional districts of Kansas indicate that all three districts gave majorities for Roosevelt The district conventions will be held later to choose delegates to the national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
statement until

"I won't make any statement until the letters come out"
 Colonel Roosevelt will leave here Friday night in Worcester. Saturday night he will speak at Boston, He will remain in Boston over Sunday night for a rest. The first speech of his Massachusetts tripiis scheduled for Monday night in Pittsfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24

 Handed at Chicag go. The Roosevelt peo- pie have passed the period of making claims to the nomination and are fig urirg on the majority.
 Taft Must Fight
 If Taft fails in his threat to fight his way to victory in Massachusetts a political panic may be expected to fol low. Roosevelt will have everything his own way.
 And yet this quiet. determined move ment toward Roosevelt is not inspired by Roosevelt himself It is a revul- sion against the standpat policies of the administration. It is the only way the people have had of telling the President that they do not approve of his dallying with tariff promises. It is tho only way they now have of saying that the President should not have ve- toed democratic revision bills; that he should have revised the tariff himself and that they do not like his tariff board anyway.
 Tafts support in the south means nothing as to policies. Only the win. ner looks good.
 To Make Dozen Speeches
 President Tafts trip to Massachusetts will be spent in speech making, con ferences with political leaders, and a  In the three days he will be on the road the President is expected to make at least dozen speeches. Friends declare that some of these will be as pointed as any he has ever deliv- cred since he entered the White House. For the last two days the President has worked only in his study in the exc eutive mansion and it is understood that he intends to reply to recent criticisms of his administration by Colonel Roose- welt.
 Leaving Washington tomorrow after noon the President will spend the night in New York. Thursday has been set aside for Massachusetts. Before he de- flyers his principal address at Boston. he will over the long distance telephone greet the diners at the banquet of the Associated Press and American Newspa- per Publishers association in New York
 Conference Stays Late
 President Taft and all the members of his cabinet were in conference at the White House until after o'clock this morning considering. it is under stood, the political situation in New England and in going over the speeches the President is to deliver on his trip beginning today. When the conferences adjourned Secretary Hilles announced there was nothing to he given out and the cabinet officers refused to talk. Secretary of Commerce and Labor Ma gel left the White House just before midnight to catch a train for Missouri, where he begins a speech making trip Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
AMERICANS TELL OF
 MISTREATMENT IN
 STATE OF VERA CRUZ
tCovTINUED FROM PAGED

>-~~~>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ been unable to get nearer his family that Jiminez because non-combatants are not allowed to enter the line of the army while battle is pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
TOOLATE ID CLASSIFY

WANTED--Colored woman to cook and do general homework for family of three adults. References required. ld,i 12th avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
''IF''

Portland, Me, April 23--If the freight steamer Lena had been equipped with a wireless outfit she could have reached the scene of the wreck of the Titanic in time to have saved many lives. The Lena which arrived here from England today, was within 90 miles of the Titanic when the latter foundered. Chief off cer Elias said those on the Lena did not know of the wreck until they took a pilot on board off Portland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Hurry Up Printing

We are in position now to deliver you 24 hour work. Our plant is as smooth and as clean as a hounds tooth. We are operating so well that we can promise you such jobs as letter heads, bill heads, first of : the : month memorandums, etc, the day after the order is re- ceived.
 Such prompt work was never heard of before in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
Both Claim Iowa

Cedar Rapids, la, April 23.-Victory In tomorrow's republican state conven- ton was claimed by both the Taft and the Cummins leaders tonight.
 John T. Adams. state manager of the Taft forces, declared that Senator Cum mins' trip from Washington to Iowa nsi an active presidential candidate seeking the indorsement of his home people would be met by an enthusiastic indorsement of the Taft administration and the approval of the Presidents nomination for a second term.
 John H. Briar, in charge of the Cum mins movement in the state, said to- night that his forces would be in un- questioned control of the convention, end that there would be safe work ing majority with which to adopt reso- lutlons indorsing Cummins for Presi- dent.
 Senator Cummins arrived from Wash ngton this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
MT. Roosevelt Denies Saying President Taft Backed
 Senator Lorimer
TAFT AND CUMMINS
 BOTH CLAIM IOWA
Fight for Control of the Republican Convention in Missouri Begins. Rhode Island Favors
 President Taft

New York, April 2s.--Col. Theodore F Roosevelt in statement tonight deal ing with his correspondence with Rep resentative Gardiner of Massachusetts, regarding the attitude of President Taft toward Senator Lorimer, denies he that Senator Lorimer had President Taft's assistance and sup port"
 MT Gardner's statement is false, " says the colonel, and after quoting from telegram he sent to Mir Gard lner, adds:
 .'I know that originally year and a quarter ago. or thereabouts. MT. Taft was against Lorimer. l have heard reports as to what his at titude has since been, but 1 know that attitude has satisfied MT. Lorimer, as Is shown by MT. Borimer's action in earn estly and cordially supporting MT Taft and by the action of all the most prom inent Taft leaders in the Senate tn MT. Lorimer."
 Colonel Roosevelt further denies MT. accusation that he sup pressed the reports of Herbert Knox smith, commissioner of corporations, with regard to the harvester trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24
PRESIDENT TAFT
 DECIDES TO FIGHT
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->-~-~-----~->------~~--~- Handed at Chicago The Roosevelt peo- pie have passed the period of making claims to the nomination and are fig urirg on the majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-24

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