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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
LET HIM TRY SOUTH
FLORIDA ROADS.

After an automobile tour OF three
months. from which he returned U
the city last night. {. G. Butter says
the worst roads in the world are pe-
tween Lake City and .Iacksonville..
Mr.. Butler. with his wife, mas
spent the entire summer touring
through North Carolina, South caro-
lima, Tennessee and Georgia. In all
of these States he says he found
good roads, but that upon his return
to Florida he was almost ashamed OF
the condition of the thoroughfares'
Between MacClenny and Jackson
Vile he was forced to spend SIN
hours trying to extricate his car
from bog where it stuck fast, at
last yielding to Il block and tackle /
treatment. Jacksonville Metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
MISS TOMLINSON SURPRISED"
BY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.

On last evening jolly party Of
young people, composed chiefly Of
the Lakeland high school alumni,
gathered at the home of Mrs. J. l..
Skipper, in accordance with pre-
arranged plan of Mrs. Skipper and
Mrs. Norvcll From here they re-
paired to the beautiful new home o.
Miss May Tomlinson, on South Flor
ida avenue, where they were hearth
ly welcomed by their much-surprised
hostess. In behalf of the Alumni
association. Mr.. ThOs. Bryant, in a
few well chosen words, expressed
their appreciation of the many kind
nesses shown them by this capable
teacher while in the high school,
and in remembrance of their happy
association with her at that time
presented her handsome dining
table and chairs. In her usual cor
dial, capable manner, Miss Tomlin-
son responded, expressing her love
for the donors and her sincere ap.
probation of such substantial evi-
dence of the esteem in which they
hold her After pleasant conversa-
ton. music and readings deliciou.
punch was served on the veranda
following which the happy party
dispersed. each one hoping for Mis-
May a long, happy life in her beau
tiful new home
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
MURDER Of
R0SENTHAL BY
bECKER'S0RDER
JACK ROSE TELLS STORY OF
BECKER's CONNECTION WITH
GAMBLERS DEATH.
(By Associated Press.) }

New YOrk-Jack Rose testified in
known Rosenthal twenty years and
Becker several years. Did you ever
have business relations with Beck
err was asked Yes: collected
money for HIM.
What do you want with Rosen-
thal?" Jack Rose testified he asked
Becker. II want him murdered, shot.
croaked, dynamited, or anything,
he said Becker replied. Il want
him put where ! will Eever have to
worry about him again
Rose related how Becker had gone
into partnership with ROsenthal in
a gambling house; how Becker had
sent to Roscnthal for $5Gu after he
learned he house had made several
thousands, how Rosenthal declined
through Rose TO send any money
because he thought Becker hadn't
dealt sqUarcly with him in regard to
Il mort gage; how Becker scnt word
to RoscntIal by the same medium
that he would have to raid the place
because Of complaints; how tho
house was raided, and Roscntlla,
complained to Becker, because the
policemen kept in front Of tho place
afterwards; how Becker had told
him that Roscnthal was tellinp
around that Becker was in partner
ship with him, and this had reached
WaldO's ears.
He said it was then that Becker
expressed to him his desire to p,it
ROsenthal out of the way. He in
structed him to get big Jack" Sei.-
Ter out of Jail and for the latter 10
give orders to "crOak Roscnthal tC
night" He said Seigler refused t.
give any orders until he was released
so he went to his home with four
gunmen and told them what was
wanted Rose said they agreed to do
it that night, but delayed the Job
unil BE kcr instructed that they
'hurry it along"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
CONTEST FOR INCREASE OF ME IBERSHP IN THE ORGANlzA
r1oN WILL BE FURIousLY WAGED BY RIVAL DIVISIONS
ALL MEX WEEK
JOHN T. COX AND G. /. ALHELO THE CAPTAINS
Whwnd Campaign Which is Hoped Enlist Every Live Man in
City in Active Work for the ommunys Good-Losers will
Provide Banque the Winners.

The comm. week will he an cpucil
il the history of Lakeland. as it will
be written i'm the years To come. 1t
will be one of the most important
Periods in the life of the city. and
the result is likely 10 mean more
for the dpyclopmcnl Of Lakeland
than anything which has ever oc-
CURED here.
,or several WOODS tar EoYrd ~
l,,,L, Ia. h.3m, ntsorina. ,,.,lun,ipu
tl.o r.s5Ii ~ ,ri i H u hnpnl will
Il. ND, nD .a .nn i ,ny
lu,N.n.,4 ar atnpr iulrlp,t worth
uhil, H. ms rooimnui,y vill take
XII, .n....,,4 aa.,n,tunftv !, i. cfr,r,d
.,,is.,.,,5p,ion ~, nminy = NOM
3.., ~, no nc.rJ of Trade The
,r..,ni ntep,her hin of lhc Eo,r,l.
,o, +, ,i,v =. l.un. ~ Lakeland is
,;,i.l,,, .,n.ll ma = reflection ON
,h. dionit, t thr town and The
.,lf.r.sn,e, nj ts mon II moy he
mn. ,hnrn has neyrr been , clear
of III, nature of the
work n i, takcn m and carried ont
IN mo ,oarj. # may b. thai thor.
h,s lacked ,hr enthusiastic ana con
tlnut spirit on The mart o, many ur
,llneo wh, hAp bccomc members
and tho, man, opportuuilics HAY
l,.n ,lI,,,nd - slim which wo,,ll
b,vc meant mucb for the citv's vel.
faro had the, been made the most of
s,mc of thcse things. pcrhaps all of
,bcm and other things. too are
,ru, I'm, This on, fact remains in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
PASSING THE HAT" PLAN
THOUGHT TO BE ILLEGAL.

New York. Oct Leaders of
the various political parties here
will consult their attorneys this
week as to the legality of the prac-
tice OF passing the hat at political
meetings without making notes of
the names Of the contributors. 1t
was charged today that the practice
is violation of the state election
laws, which provide that all amounts
received or disbursed by any officer,
member or agent of IA political party
must be specifically accounted for,
The custom of passing the hat at
political gatherings was started by
the Socialists. 1t was taken up by
the Prosressiyes. and others. early
in the present campaign.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
JACKSONVILLE HAS A SENSA.
TON OF FIRST MAGNITUDE,
Local Nachinist Discovers Perpetual
Motion and Offers It to France
for $4,000. 900.

Jacksonville. Oct. 12.-ThiS city
has developed Il sensation in the
claim just published by Jordan E.
Storms, local machinist, that he
has solved the problem OF perpetual
motion. and is after the reward OF
$4,000, 900 offered for it by France
He refuses even to have his inven-
tiOn patented at present for fear its
secret might be disclosed, as it is SO
simple that a boy could discover it
almost at a glance. and not until he
has an iron-clad contrac, with the
French government will the world
know what the secret is.
Storms has worked N the puzzle
for twenty-five years. is perfectly
sincere and is not bughOuse. If his
invention works it will revolutiOnize
mechanics by supplanting stationary
engines in producing power for man
uiacturing, mining. generating cleo
tricity, etc. Storm says:
II accomplished the invention by
the law of gravitation, and that. not
as n toy, but mechanism capable
of developing unlimited horsepower,
depending upon its size-and want
il distinctly understood that this is
no dream. The fact that it was ca
pable of producing such power made
it little difficult to govern at first.
but in 4 short time l mastered it in
such a way that it is governed as
perfectly as the steam engine it.
self
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12

aich has been keeping Lakeland in
Hc background and rendered her
unable to secure many OF these good
ihings offered every day is lack of
lnnds and human interest (Which is
acn more important to advertise
N ha, we are, and who we are. and
IS hal we stand ready TO do.
purpose 81 making Il unique and
ial appeal g tic men of the COM
iuity to Gite ol their time and
ans IN order fla Lakeland shall
known further and better than
before. Tho a,l few meetings
n rhc Board na}r been an inspira-
d. n 10 tho.e presenl and would have
.,lScd the latent interest of many
ar men who are not AT present
mbclS OF the Board.
VpX, week rommcnrjup bri,h,
md n,rly Nondny morning uu,lcr
"a, Ipadcrshin of Captains johu +
,ny ana GEORGE II A)ticld tho urcs.
out membership of the Board will in
ITO ana urpc ,hr application Of cy-
rrv desirable man In town N bccomr
"A workcr and booster for Lakeland
through m, mbership in the Board of
Trade Half of the present, NOM
bcrship will bc known MS thc Whites
ana tbc o,her half as thc Rods the
obic,, of whirb is to conduct tho
campaiyn in \ spirit of friendly riy-
airy. the team securing the crcatcst
number of applications during tho
week ending ncyt Saturday night to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
CCBLA CITIZENS WANT
SUNDAY MAIL DELIVERY.

Ocaa. Oi l.. The C,aia Board
Of Trade held Il large and very en-
thllsiastic meeting and considered
many important questions "f inter
cst 10 the city one of the most inn
portant subjects up Tor discussion
vas the question of he sunday mail
and a strenuous effort will b. made
to have the old schedule, at least in
regard TO The lock boxes, restored
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
FELL FROM AEROPLaNE
INTO DELAWARE BAY
And Held to Pontoons for Fifteen
Hours, Before Being Picked
Up by Boats.
(Ry Associated Press, J

Philadrlphia, Oct , Marshall
trid, TIE aviator. and Horny 6. Mus
Tin. lieutenant commander Of the
navy, who left cape May Point Yes
tcrday in il llydro-acroplanc. were
picked up by Il police boat The en-
2inc exploded Lao feet in the air
and he machine fell into the waters
of Delaware hay and was wrecked.
Pontoons kept the two men alloat for
fifteen hours until they were picked
up. Neither was hurt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
NEW DEPOT FOR DADE CITY.

Dade City. Oct. le.-Work has
begun on the breaking of ground
for the erection of the new Atlantic
Coast Line depot at the foot of Me-
ridian street. The new depot will
be a modern concrete and brick
structure. o0x12els feet, and when
completed will cost upward Of
$4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
AN OKLAWAHA RIVER WHALE.

While fishing in the Oklawaha
near Gore Landing Saturday, par
~ consisting of Mcssers Frank An
thony. Charles Flippen and Ernest
Colby. caught the biggest fish that
has been hooked in those waters for
years Charles Flippen, who caught
the fish, thought when he first saw
its mouth that jonah whale was
coming after him and in temporary
panic came near going over the 9TH
o, side of the boat lic held on to
tie rod, though, and in time landed
the fish. which like young subma-
zine towed its captors and their craft
up and down the river for over an
hour. This fish, when weighed
some hours after being taken from
the waters, pulled the scales TO l2A
10 unds. 1t vas &c inches long and
ell. inches in girth and had a
mouth ike cellar door. The young
men caught a boatful Of smaller
fish from 3is pounds down. The
liz FISH vas SO strong and fierce that
Z i hadn't been for the GOOD ont
VI rion Hardware tackle be might
have escaped ef-Ocala Star
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
TEDDY PUTS DENEEN
IN AANN1AS CLASS
tBy Associated Press \

Chicago Oct ROOSEVELT ac
cused Gov Deneen of deliberate and
wilful peryersion of the truth. He
characterized the governor as "a
friend and ally of Lorimer."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12

hib.er, Of Dunnellon. is just
: iive weeks visit in the
r He says that condi-
there are good. hut, like
are having excessive
+ building a big tourist
leland. and says that the
big hotel business for
yi=i owners is fine. The
i3T0SpectOrS arr cnmin-
Ocala Banner
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12

most delicate forms OF
tell a married man h
15E il.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
BOSTON AGAIN
TAKES VICTORY
FROM GIANTS
,v SCORE OF 2 TO /, RED S0X
v1y THEIR THIRD GAME OF
THE FOUR PLAYED.
Associated Press.)

IN oct. ,o-After looking
rounds at Fenway park
ess decided it in fit condl-
,l3y. and the fifth game OF
la series was begun. The
i. blearhers and rams
are,y remained despite
nd chilling mist.
,nmc feeling among the
a thc Giants and the TO-
~ who claim Fletcher tried
av by jumping on him a.
The sixth inning yoSter-
an. threw stones At tn"
a When leaving 'h|
nurk O'Brien WAS
-l',ring fli4't
2n anl wri 4c-
sla stAhi l'he
ueda> Will only
ue lardcr,' said NJ
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
lluE.'o FQp THE BOARD OF IRAOElBAT1lE

THE REDS" WHITES"
Nfeld of the John f. captair of
n d Bassett Whites
e. F. Brush L. g. Bates
Bros r. ID. Bryan.
Buchanan Jr. NJ.
Z. F. Bailey NJ. l.. Bradley
p. e. Chunn John f. Realty
S l.. A j. F.
c. NJ. Clayton. e. W.
H. O. Denny. d. b. Dickson.
E. c. Eads I. N. Fuch
John s. Edwards f. A. Greher.
J. W. Hicks. W. F. IIallam
NJ F. Tfetheringon A. J. Foworthy
W. F. Johnson W. X. Jackson.
Guy Pat Johnson o. {. I+anphear.
Lakeland Hardware and Plumb W. ID
ing NJ. Mum.
| R f. Lusey r. L.
Lakeland Book Store. II.
! J. E. Melton Mann
C. G. Memninger Thargr. Berry co
4 Murrel q Sharp Gus L.
| Earl G. May Rogers Eanon.
/ Pen Telephone F Smith
/ Pckard Bros j. Il.
/ ". J. Reddick L. Swatts
! H. C. Stevens d. II.
! Srfater Kennedy q McDani"ls J. I. Skipper
i e. VI. Trammei J. ScalIv
J h. b. Weeks J. y Turner
! Waring Edwards T. l. Woods
| Ohlingr Alfeld T. A..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
Second Inning.
Third Inning.

FL. adN out at iirs'' Dcui
wise.
Third Inning.
1or6 Fletcher flied, Math-
'ed Dcyore walked, Doyle
oI2rss flied.
Hooper triplcd, Ycrkes
ed. Hooper scoring. Doyle
eaker ) grounder, Icrkcs
speaker thrown out at Sec
ont at first, Gardner like
80 runs.
Fourth Inning.
York Murray flied, Merkle
ierzog flied.
Stahl out at first. Wag-
ned, Cady flied.
Fifth Inning.
York Meyers singled,
r i'ied. Mathewson famed,
AIMED.
n Bcdlen; lliCd. Hooper out
Ysrkcs likewise.
Sixth Inning.
rl boyle out at first,
lied Murray flied.
% Speaker ont at first, Lew
Gardner likewise.
Seventh Inning.
ese Mcrklc doubled, Her
y yrs liod. Merkle TAX
VI formirk hattcd for
srdner jliggled McCor-
a ader Merklc scored.
OFT at first. One run.
S'shl ont at first, Wag-
adv likewise.
Eighth Inning.
ri Dcvore famed. Doyle
y >nodCrass famed.
bedient flied. Hooper
ftrs flied
Ninth Inning.
Aark Murray flied. Merkle
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
First Inning.

M prvorc walked, poyl"
a0a-rass hit in double play.
Hooper singled, icrkes
.her singled, Lewis iorcci
Ii tllird, Gardner famed.
Second Inning.
orN Murray walked, Mcr-
I'd. llcrzog fliod, Meyers
j;
,tall out at first, Wag-
II. Gady out at first, Bcdi-
wise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
Ninth Inning.

9rh Murray flied. Merkle
t..f1cS out at first.
Did not play last half.
>fAfe r n. T..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-12
Eighth Inning.

serh Dcvore famed. Doyle
81 Snodgrass famed.
y bedient flied. Hooper
.r.s a;ed
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
cUSHMAN APPOINTS
 NEW ooMM iasioNER

Judge Cushman today appoint cd J. w. Nickcls, of Cordova, as United States commissioner at Chitina, vice Judge IIealey, re- signed. Little is known here of the new commissioner, save that he halls from the state of Wash ingtOn, and was, at the time of his appointment. employed in Clayson's store in COrdova. He is spoken of as man of good habits, and though not lawyer, as one capable of filling the po- sition with credit. Mr.. Nickcls
 was an alternate 10 the regular Democratic convention at Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that tho firm of Smith, Bunnell & Weber, heretofore engaged in tho gen. eral practice of law at Valdez, Alaska, has this day been dis solved by mutual consent. Any and all accounts due to said firm may be paid Co any of the under signed, Co whom authority is hereby given to receipt for inc same.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 18th day of May, 1912.
 EDMUND SMITH.
 c. E. BUNNELI,.
 F. c. WEBER.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

i He has lived in Alaska for i4 years--ceven of those years in Juneau. None have question cd Or can question his ability or industry. If you do not believe this. writh to Juneau.
 " In the pursuit of his profcs- sion he has been called to nearly ovcry portion of the Territory, and lie is thoroughly familiar with tho needs of Alaska.
 3 He has no grievances 10 air, nn axe fO grind, and is free to T"rrr Alaska, unswaycd by per snnal likes or disIkcs.
 He IS not connected, in any way, wilh corporations or other persons seeking favOrs from the government. While he has ever been the friend and attorney of ttlc laborer and the poor man, yet he is no blatant demagoguc seeking lo array class against class. He believes in Equal Tights for all. and special priv iicGrS for none."
 : He is in political harmony with the dominant party in the present House of Representa- t;ver, and with what will be the dominant party of the nation for inc next four years, and so, will bc letter able to get things f0I alaska than would a socialist or republican (be he a standpaL- ter or an independent rcpubli can.> What Alaska wants, il wants now. We cannot wait fol the socialist millennium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
PORT WELLS IS
 MAKING GOOD

Continued from page r. The owners will have small mil on the ground within the next month.
 R. J. McChesncy and Wm. Con ley are working hard on their Avery river properties, which are looking up fine. At present they are building permanent living quarters.
 Alex. Singlctary has to date shipped about 100 sacks of good ore. Development on his Avery river properties is uncovcring richer and larger ore bodies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
Headqusfters for Fishing goods of every dcscrip- tiOn. Owl Drug Co.,, Inc.

J. NJ. Baxter. vice president of Inc Alaska Steamship company and the Copper River and North western Railroad company, was n through passenger on the Ala mcda. looking over the country served by his lines. TIc was ac- cOmpanicd by MT. c. J. Jones, general traffic manager. of the al- lied lines. ...
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

speaker, she is sad to bo stu dent of affairs. She has parlic- ipated in temperance, equal sur- frage, labor and Socialist move ments as a speaker and Organiz- CT, which has given her an out look from the Socialist viewpoint not excelled, ana rarely equal cd even by our foremost social Investigators.
 It is said through her wide field of knowledge she presents her speeches ill an interesting. mas terly manner and her audiences never regret the hour or two in listening to her.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
RELIEF APPROPRIATION
 NOT PA&s CONGRESS
Continued from page r.


 - Washington, instructing him to turn over to the revenue service as. many ratiUns as he could spare for immediate delivery. It is pre- sumed that similar orders have been received at 'Ft. Seward, from the War department and that any further needed supplies will be shipped north from the Seattle depot.
 Yesterday the tug Printer took over several tons of hay from Seward to Kodiak, which lends to the belief that all the stock on Kodiak and adjoining islands are E0t dead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
Stockholders MeetIno.

A meeting of the stockholders "i Inc Mutual Commercial Com pany Wi! be held at the office of C. r.. Runnell at 10 a. m., June 18th, al Valdez, Alaska.
 T.. r.. MORRIS, President.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
Card Party.

The ladies of tho Guild of the Epiphany church will give a card tarty this evening at Moose hall, to which everyone is invited. The hOstcsses of the evening are Mes danes. Shepard, chairman; St.
 Marie, Ashby, Dalton, German and DOnOhOc. Admission 50 cts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
LENA LEWIS .
 WILL SPEAK
WilI Address tho Voters of Val dez Tomorrow Night at Eas-
 les' Hall

Lena Morrow Lewis will speak at Eagles Hall Saturday night, June t5, Mrs. Lewis is a Social ist organizer sent to Alaska by the national executive committee of the Socialist party to lecture on Socialism md labor topics.
 Aside from her ability as a
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
Masonic Meeting.

Special communication, Valdez Lodge No. iG8, F & A. M., to- night in Masonic hall, al o'clock. Work first degree. Wis iting brethren welcome.
 C. C.. REYNOLDS. Src'y.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
Moose Dance.

The regular weekly dance giv- cn by the Alaska Order of Moose, will take place at their hall on Saturday evening. Tickets can br lad of members.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

W.\NIED--PnSiii for two German girls for general house work; mining camps, hotel or restaurant. Address Tho Abe marie, Valdez. Alaska. 2L
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

P. M. Anderson and wife were Incoming passengers on the Ala l:rua.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

Five tonS of hay were shipped from here ln Seward for Kodiak on inc Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Charles SimonSirad, well known in Valdez, returned on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

J. M. LathrOp and Mrs. Lath- r"p were returning passengers on tiic Alameda, after an all winters absence in southern California.
 The overland mail arrived from Inc interior on Thursday. being brought in by carrier Bruesch and will leave for the inside camps tomorrow morning at an carly hour.
 The Transport Sheridan is due to arrive in port tomorrow noon with troops of the Thirtirlh in- fantry on board, 10 relieve those or the Sixteenth ordered to the PrrSrilio for station.
 | Deputy Marshal S. Brighlwrll brought over from Curdova Mich acl Graham with tag good for f53 days services in the federal bastilc, as reward for having <" successfully avoided strenuous labor. This is the second prize Graham has won. Emil Johnson was also safely slowed behind the bars tO await the action of the grand jury on charge of house breaking.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-14

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