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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
REEVES CASE FOR TRIAL.

This morning i'm Federal Court
the case of Fannie c. Reeves vs.. tho
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Com
pany will be tried. II. S. Hampton
represents the plaintiff and Spark
man and Carter represent the defend
ant company. The suit arises out of
personal injuries alleged to have
been received in a wreck.-Tampa
Tribune.
1t will be remembered that Mr..
Reeves was killed about two years
ago in the A. c. L. yards here. The
outcome Of the trial will be watched
with interest by the many friends Of
the family In this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
VENERABLE DOCTOR
DIES AT ARCADIA

Arcadia, Feb. 27.-For several
weeks DR.. Ed Green, Arcadia's old
est resident physician, has been hov.
ering between life and death with
little hope Of recovery. The end
came Saturday night, and the fun
eral services were held on Sunday
afternoon at the family residence,
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Bell, of
the Presbyterian Church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
FIRE RAGING IN STEAM.
Err AT GALVESTON
(By Associated Press. !

Galveston, Feb. 2S.-Fire is rag
ing In the hold of the British steam.
er Mercedes de 1arrinaga which has
1900 bales Of cotton, valued at $780,
900 in the hold, where the fire is.
There is more cotton above and
alongside, but 1t Is believed the fire
will be checked before this il
reached.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
FREE THfAJfR TICKETS
FOR CLEVER PEOPLE

Of course every one enjoys a good
play. and 1t is enjoyed still better
when your seats don't cost you any
thing. The Evening Telegram pro-
poses to give its readers the 0ppor-
tunity of seeing Paul Gilmore in
THE Mummy and the Humming
Bird" which will appear at the
Heron Theater Monday. March IL.
and it will cost you but little effort
to secure q reserved seat ticket for
yourself and friends to this splendid
production.
We offer the following plan to our
readers: As a first prize to the per-
son writing the best limerick men,
tioning the name of Paul Gilmore
and his play, "The Mummy and the
Humming Bird" will be awarded
four $3.50 seats as first prize; sec.
ond prize will be two $50 seats:
third prize will be two 81 seats;
fourth prize will be one $l.5O seat.
&hd fifth prize will be one 81 seat.
Here is sample of the poem or
limerick which may be used as a
guide to contestants:
In window stood masculine
dummy,
Who with blonde lady figure got
chummy.
Said he, ITO what show, If you
could, would you go?"
Said she, See Paul Gilmore as THE
Mummy"
And remember, each limerick mus,
be accompanied by an Evening Tele-
gram Theater Party Coupon, which
will appear in The Evening Telegram
each day up to Friday, March s, and
all verses must be turned in to the
Telegram office by 8 o'clock Satur-
day. Winners will be announced in
The Evening Telegram. Saturday,
March 8.
Mr.. Paul Gilmore in His Greatest
Success.
"The Mummy and the Hummins
Eird," the everlastingly successful
ccmedy-drama in four acts, will be
seen at the Heron Theater Monday,
March II.
The story deals with the life of a
woman whose husband is not the
sort that goes in for frivolity and
gaiety, and she falls under the wiles
of a designing villain who has al
ready wrecked one home and on
whom wronged husband is seeking.
There is the usual happy ending,
however.
The eminent actor, SIR Paul Gil
more, will lead the company, which
IS the best that has ever been select
ed for this play, and includes Miss
Katheryn Hutchinson. a mos. popu.
lar society actress.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28

Mr.. j. c. Mcbride, who came here
from Fort Worth, Texas. some time
ago for his health, died Monday, in
terment being made in the city cem-
etery.
Mr.. Mcbride was 38 years of age.
He had been In Ill health for some
time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
LAKELAND, FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1912
MADfR0 WOULD
STARvf REBELS
MEXICAN PRESIDENT PLANS TO
RECOVER JUAREZ WITHOUT
BL00DsHED.
(By Associated Press.)

/. Mexico City, Feb. 2S.-Plans for
the recovery Of Juarez without blood
shed are being considered by Presi-
dent Madero and his cabinet. One
plan is to surround the Mexican side
OF the city with loyal soldiers and
starve out the rebels. 1t Is expected
the American government will be
asked to stop the expectation of food
through Juarez.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
SNffO CASE
STILL HANGS
JURY UNABLE TO AGREE, AND
TRIAL JUDGE WON'T HEAR
DISAGREEMENT.
(By Associated Press.)

Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. 2S.-The
jury which retired last Saturday to
consider the case of J. B. Sneed,
who killed Captain A. G. Boyce.
whose son elOped with Sneed's wife,
l.. still unable to agree. The judge
has refused to receive any more
communications from them until
Thursday or Friday. 1t is not known
how they stand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
[OX WIN|NG
and DINING
! FRIENDS. THE SENIORS, CIV.
hyG SECRETARY OF STATE
A BIG TIME.
lBy Associated Press.)

(By ASsOclate0 11eS0'|
srama. Feb. 2S.-Newspapers
seaturing as news the arrival
Ieere,ary Knox, whom they well
/ in the warmest terms. This
'r;ng an entertainment committee
The KnoA party for a ride. On
return. he lunched with M. H.
tcher governor of the canal zone.
afternoon a reception will be
N BY acting President Chfari,
tonight state dinner Is to be
10 by Governor General Paredes,
Ehich Knox will deliver the set
|ch Of his tour.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
OAK VOTES FOR
'o. 900 IMPROVEMENT BONDS

o2k, Feb. 27.-The bond trus-
" city of Live Oak finally
1 The sale of $4,000 city i'm
IN bonds. the proceeds of
Ei. WI he Immediately applied to
H., pa improvement. The entire
: section of the city will be
[sa .a the water and lighting de-
(,s', 's are to be enlarged and
H., Sesldes these immediate
a... 1s TO the city's comforts and
|,,l.,' many other moves,
Blamed. Oe''erment'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
llSS ACCEPTS PASTORATE
OF JACKSONVILLE CHURCH

4>Oa'ille, Feb. 27.-Rev. Chas.
|O'"as has announced his accept
=. a eall recently unanimously
|4-sq A.m BY the members of the
F'S.Ue Baptist church. Mr.. Col
''-' been filing the pulpit since
'-hat.on last fall of Rev. T. F.
~ VINO accepted a call to the
'1'@ OF the First Baptist church
|4'lanna. Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
new YORK'S GANG
OF DAYLIGHT ROBBERS
(By Associated Press.

New York, Feb. 2S.-While the
police names ten alleged highway
men, five of whom are under arrest,
the evidence SO far uncovered in the
$4,000 taxicab hold-up, shows that
several others knew of the planning
and execution of the plot and per-
haps shared in the loot.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
PACKERS TRIAL STILL
DRAGS ITS WAY
(By Associated Press,

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-The thirteenth
week OF the trial of the packers for
violation fthe antitrust laws began
in the Federal Court today. Attor-
ncy Wilkinson said he expected the
government would rest its case in
two weeks. Today the prosecution
continued the inquiry into the meet
ings OF the packers at which 1t is
alleged they made prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
CLAIM MCNAMARAS
were NOT IN THIS
(By Associated Press. }

Philadelphia, Feb. 28.-Ofiicials Of
the Phoenix Bridge Company, which
had charge OF the construction Of
the Quebec bridge when 1t fell into
the st. Lawrence river, In August,
1907, causing the death Of many
men, do not credit the reports from
Canada that the McNamaras are re-
sponsible for the occurrence. Faulty
material is thought to have been the
cause.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
INVESTIGATING CAUSE
OF LAWRENCE STRIKE
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Feb. 28.-The Fed
oral Bureau Of Labor will make an
immediate investigation of the wages
and working conditions at the tex
tile mills, involved In the big strike
at Lawrence. Mass. A representa-
tive of the Bureau will go to Law
renee today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28

On page Of this issue appears a
large advertisement Of the State
Bank which It will pay every one in
terested in insurance to read.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
NO POSTPONfMfNT
OF BIG CONVENTION
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. Feb. 28.-Democrat-
ic Leader Martin, after a conference
with his colleagues. said there is
practically no sentiment in the sem
ate for a postponement of the Demo-
cratic National Convention. sched-
uled to meet in Baltimore June 25,
such as was suggested by Georgia
Senator last night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
BRANDT RELEASED
FROM PRISON TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 2S.-Foulke E.
Brandt, former valet of Mortimer
Schiff, was released from the Tombs
cr bail. He has served FIVE of a If
teen-year term for burglary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
WELL RECOGNIZE
Chinese REPUBLIC
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs favor
ably reported the Sulzer resolution,
which in effect would recognize the
new republic of China. 1t congratu-
lated the people on their assump-
tion of powers, duties and response
bilities of self-government."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
Chinese REPUBLICAN
TROOPS IN MUTANY
(By Associated Press. }

Hankow, China, Feb. 28.-A body
of republican troops mutinied be-
cause their pay was held up. There
has been considerable fighting in
the streets. This is the first serious
trouble that has occurred among the
rebels.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
BUSlLY ORGANIZING
FOR ROOSfvflT'S RACE
(By Associated Press.)

Boston, Feb. 28.-Leading v0lun.
teers in the campaign for Roosevelt
had a final meeting with him before
his departure for New York. Roose-
velt, when asked what he thought
Of his prospects. replied he had "ab-
s0lutely nothing to say"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
Two BAJJlfSNlPS
THIS YEARS CROP
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The House
Committee on Naval Affairs decided
to favor two battleships this year,
and will demand that the Demo-
cratic caucus rescind its action de-
claring against additions to the navy
at this time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28
TO BE CALLED THE MAJESTIC

When the Star Theater moves into
the new Deen-Bryant building. which
will be within short time. the name
Of the theater will be changed to
THE Majestic"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-28

We have had many to tell US they
were enjoying the story which we
are running daily. 1t 10 laushsble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
BIG GRAPPLERS
IN OPEN AIR MEET
One of Local Ball Yards to Be
Used for Wrestling
Carnival.

Letters received from promoters OF
the wrestling carnival will probably
he held here during July. state that
likely bunch of mat artists has been,
rorraiird Tor tho hig festival. The Plan
as outlined contemplatcs an open air
event at either Broad or Lee Parks.
The admission will be nominal and,
as no event Will go to a finish, no
chance OF fa2,inG the me will exist.
It will be pr ely an exhibition Of how
tho big fellows work. II has been a.
long time since Richmond people have
had chance to see tie topnotchcrs
In action and tho announcement is
meeting with much favor among tho
followers of the mat game. Until def
mite plans arc cunsummated tina
names OF the participants will he kept
under cover. as no changes Will be
taken OF springinE n leak.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
STOCKS HUNTING PRESERVE
"eai'hE Detroit Citizen Acquire. Land
In AshcrilIc section,
Especial to The Times Dispatch
AsheNllle, q. q Anril P'ISN.l

Especial to The Times pispatoh
Hsne'iiie, n. C., April iI.-BufaIos
wild hogs, English phcasants and nt hn.
species OF game, which tbo osa
nuh'er is fond of shooting. are heinz
Sent IN large quantities TO tho recentl,.
established hunting preserve OF C;eores
,ts' wealthy capitalist. of Detroit
Mich.' ON the Hooper Bald Mountain
a loo miles from this CITY Mr.
.aSsre has recently leased for p MN,
DER OF years a, tract Of sou ocrns =,
n nvnseIS wooded land. through which
- ,,.;,h eireanms run. and will stock
W" al kihds or game and nsh. 4
modern clubhouse has been erected IN
me property. and it is expected ,ba,
ny next season. the prcsarvc Will he
READY for Mr.. Moore aud his friand !.
10 spend a great deal OF time in bar'
Eine game. Mr.. Moore l., n resident .,
bctroit and Is quite wealthy.
~ case that bristled with historic e,
teFest was that OF the Rrevard
ana Timber Company against Mont
"la2eher, which was tried in the Tran
savanna County Court during the latter
part OIL the week. The case ended IN
hiistrlal, the members of tho iurv
having reported that they were uname
TO agree on verdict. Thousands -,
acres of land were at stake ana -,
order to establish certain boundar,
ines the treaties between the t;nitcd
states government and the Cherokco
lhoiahs, which were signed during the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
MAY ISSUE BONDS
FOR GOOD ROADS
Election Probably Will Be
Held in Atlantic
District.
Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.l

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
Onancock. Va. April lin response
TO the call of Supervisor Ashton
Fletcher. a large number of reprcsen-
tatIve oitizens OF Atlantic distric,
met at LIE Cato on the U. Y. p. &
a. Railroad to consider the road ques.
ton. Ex-senator Frank Fletcher pre-
sided. and the principal addreys was
made by II. NJ. Warden, assistant en-
gineer of State Highway Commission
After an exchange of 4ueas. a resolu-
ton was una nimously adopted In ia
for of borrowing $4,000 a year for
i've years. and Martin HAN, Wilbar IL
Rock and Lloyd W. Brittingham were
appointed committee TO secure the
number of signatures necessary to or
der an election on the bond isSue The
use OF draSs proper drainage, and tho
building of shell roads adjacent to
shipping points and through villages
whcn the traffic was too great to
maintain dirt roads was endorsed and
recommended. The meeting was har-
mon Gus. the object and intention OF
all being to actively support the super
visor In his Systematic and business
like effort to Improve the highways.
Tho merger of the anton Tolcon
OH and Guano Company, of Mia, Va,
and the HaynIe Snow Co.. Inc, OF
ReedTillc, completes the preliminary
arrangements for the erection of a
iars hsh factory at Tunis Cove,
Assatesync Beach Work upon the
buildings and piers will soon tcgin,
and bids for additional ocean fishing
steamers nave been asked. The com
pany has spent several weeks boring
Tor the artesian water. and at a depth
OF four hundred feot. has an ample
supply for factory uses.
The teachers review course in con-
nection with the normal training de-
partinent at the High School will be-
gin tomorrow and continue six weeks.
y large attendance Is expected.
Mrs. ]. III. Bayly Browne announces
tHo approaching marriage Of her
u ian inter: Florence Bayiy. and s.
James Washington. at St. James
Church Accomack, April 30
me Board of Supervisors at It's re-
cent meeting employed II. II. Gunter
and ;. James burlington to assist tho
communicating attorney in de1en.,nr
thc SUIT OF Samuel l. Burton VS.. Ac-
coihhck county. ct ais The sui, ia
lot alleged damages resulting from
inc Onancock visit OF 1907. Tho boa r.,
also decided to put into effect tho
mouse tax allowed by the last Gen
eral Assembly on all vehicles used on
public roads
The district conference of the NJ. e.
cn south VIII be held in Cape
1,,, aries' tuesday. "Wednesday and
thursday next. Extensive arrange
inents have been made for tho CO.,,
Tort and entertainment OF tho dcIc-
sa.eS. Among the features are an au.
,ornoniie ride through the rich farm
tE "E ianus OF lower Northampton 10
Nptopehc and an afternoon oxcursio,
=" she amer Pennsylra MIA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15

latter part of the eighteenth century.
were introduced us evidence. Numerous
historical papers and punks from the
capital Of the State and Washington
city were introduced.
Pursuant to orders which have re-
Gently been received. the local recruit
Ing Office has stopped enlistlnG re-
cruits. the War Department having
notified It that tho different regiments
throughout the country now have the
required number OF men. The an
nouncement has been received with
no little interest throughout this sec
ton of the State. the Ashcvilc office
having drawn mon for army service
from various portions of Western
North Carolina.
Friday was a gala day in the city
schools here. the day having been oh
served as holiday III order that the
pupils might take part In and wit
ness tho held meets, which we're held
on the Biltmorc green, on the Swan
nanoa River. There were thirteen
events for tho elementary schools. and
over 100 contestants worked for the
prizes which were offered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
winchester, Va, April ii-Ncgo,ia-
uohs which were begun several months
ago are said to bc nearing consu,n-
nation for the sale OF the Wincne.tcr
anu Washington City Hallway Com
pan" TO New York and Wash ngton
capitalists. and II Is understood tnat
gum considerably over $1,000. 900
VIII DC paid The company Was char.
tered In Virginia number of wears
ago. and It's main ofii<e is in u in
chester. The charter gave the com
pany the right 10 build and operate
& railway line. prcsu,nably cas-; ward
from Ninche1<yt 10 Bluc.noiit to .uu-
meet with the Southern Railway IN /.
tight has never been exercised hy the
company. which has confined It's .c-
iiviiies TO supplying Winchester, Eer-
ryYllic. Cha rl.stown. MartintburE and
other cities and towns in this section
with electricity for general purposes
Many large cntcrpriFss operate their
machinery by electricity generated by
the railway company at It's water
nowcr and stcampow"r plants a; Mill
vile. Jefferson county ". Va. along
ine Shenandoah River. A director OF
ihc company has obtained an option
on Il majority OF the stock. and it IS
reported that the deal will 30 through
IN short time. II is also rcpored
that the New York and Washington
Interests VIII huild the electric rail
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
shroy sentenceh for Murder.
lspecIal 10 The rimes. Dispatch.

lSpeclaI 10 The Times Dispa tch.
Lcesbnrg, Va. Aaril 1.-THE APRIL
term of the Circuit Court for L.oudoun
county convened here Monday morn
Ing, Judge e. $. Turner presiding. The
case of John W. Shroy. charged with
the murder OF LEROY McrchSft. near
lucketts. last November. was callsu
Tuesday morning and WAS on trial for
two days. The defendant was repre-
scented by Captain J. w. Foster, tho
Commonwealth by Cecil Con:ior. Tie
murder was tho result of a quarrel over
4 bag oil potatoes Tho jury returned a
verdict Of seven years in tb: nsniten-
tiary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
To Relieve a Cold
On the Chest
lBY request.

A very simple but effective treatment
for colds especially tight chests and
hoarseness. also cold in the heads
Alentolated Suet applied externally. Rub
in we'll over the lungs, cover with warm
cloth, and let it remain overnight; also
apply to the throat in same manner.
Swallow small piece of the Suet, or Il
it IS cold in the head, put a small bit
we'll I'D each nostril.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
GOULD RETAINS TITLE AS
AMATEUR TENNIS CHAMPION
Special IS esi to The Times pispatch.I

New. York. April 1i.-Wicldlns his
racquet In the style that has made
him famous the world over, Young
Jay" Gould yesterday retained his
title-as- enateur--te tennis champion, de-
featinG Joshua Crane, of Boston, in
straight sets. The scores were So,
81. 60. Crane had, earlier In the
week, eliminated all contenders for the
right to challenge Gould. but the
champion outplayed him from start to
finish.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15
INSURGENTS CALL
STATE NJ EET| N c
Roosevelt Strength Developing
and Will Join Hands With
BLACK and Tans."

Theodore Roosovelts victories in
illinois and Pennsylvania have given
tremendous impetus TO the insurgert
movement in Virginia At present II
is Identified with what is called the
"olaok and tan" element, but it's man
ayers assert that taey now have tho
hearty cooperation and support OF
leading Republicans from the South
west and other sections of the state,
and that more white than colored men
will be found lined up for Roosevelt
within a few weeks.
There is no doubt tina: the situation
is worrying tho Taft leaders no little.
They practically admit thar the ques-
lion is one OF VINO IS TO control the
temporary organization Of the Chicago
convention. should Roosevelt nave a
majority OF uncontestcd delegates
there. there is little question That the
black and tan" representation from
Virginia Will De seated. and that all
tho elaborate work and orSaniza ton
of the recent Roanoke convention Will
nave gone for nauSli. Cnqucs tion-
ably the contesting delegation viii be
for Roosevelt
Convention Called.
a formal call has been issued for
State mass convention OF Republi-
cans TO meet in this city al noon on
May 10. for the purpose OF selecting
four delegates at-largs and four al
Misunderstanding 70 the Republican
National Convention at Chicago, TWO
electors tlarge and state chair
man. Tine call, signed by Chairman j.
K. Pollard and Secretary Il. G.. L.
raise. of the protesting colored peo-
pie, scts forth that the conventions
already heId were no, expressive of
the choiee of the majority Of IT, Re-
publican electors OF Virginia, as evil
denced by popular mass meetings held
at different points repudiatinS the
Slcmp- Martin meetings.
Many white men are expected 20 at
tend the convention. aud a local conf
nttee of white men will look after
their comfort.
Roosevelt Feeling.
Al tho Roanoke convention the spirit
of insurgency was in ltha air. 4
Roosevelt demonstration almost swept
the meeting from is moorings, and
diligent work on the part of the lead
ers was necessary TO save the day.
{. :. Pendleton, of Scott, who was
Republican floor leader In the House
of Delegates il the LEGISLATURE OF
1910. warned the convention that pro
srassivism is term that will not
down in Virginia" Senator John II.
Catron in an imprisoned speech, fore
told the ultimate sweeping of thl
Federal officcholdinE element from,
power in the party II this State.
Chairman Pollard says he can pro.
ducc evidence, when the contest arises
, in Chicago, that in most of the eastern,
cities and counties the mass-meetings
were held at the homes of white chair
msii. The usual word PASSED around
! was. he says, Il want no niEgcrs al
my house" The n headquarters on North
/ First Street is sending out Information
and answering much correspondence.
On the other hand. stfll believing
that TAT; will nc nominated, the
Slem7- Martin delegates feel that they
Will DC seated. But If Roosevelt has
the majority. they had as well. the3
admit, not go to Chicago.