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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-10-04
FAVORS DIRECT
FORM of RULE
Commercial Club at Next
Weeks Meeting Will
Discuss Commission
Government
POLITICS ESCHEWED


City government. the matter Of the
commission form Of government, Or
a modification Of that idea. will be
made the first order Of business by
the directors of the Warren District
Commercial club at their meeting
next week, and any citizens who are
interested in the matter and may care
10 attend, are cordially invited to do
so next "Wednesday evening
At the weekly meeting of the d.
rectoTs Of the Commercial club. NJ
Newman, an enthusiastic advocate of
the commission form Of government.
appeared and inquired whether it
was not within the province of the
CLUB TO take up the matter of a
commission form OF government for
Bisbee, as OF interest and benefit 10
the taxpayers and property holders Of
the city. He was informed that
since party politics did not in any
way enter into the matter. il was
quite within the line of policy of the
club 10 take such action, and it was
made the first order OF business for
the next meeting. Meantime il was
referred to the committee on NUM-
nish the law, and TO Secretary Gray
TO arrange the reports for considera-
ton.
Modified Staunton Plan
In explaining his ideas on the sub
ject. Mr.. Newman stated that while
the ordinary commission form Of gov.
eminent, where there are several
paid heads who form a governing cabi-
net for the city, might prove too ex-
pensive for a city of the size of Bis
bee, the business manager" was
perfectly feasible. The idea he sug-
gested was a city council of three
TO be elected by the citizens. VINO
should have the choosing of and be
responsible TO the taxpayers and yot-
ers for the actions of a business man.
ager. Such council would be an ad-
yisory board to consult and meet from
time to time with the business man
ager. They might either serve with
out compensation, or might be paid
a certain sum for each meeting which
they attended The onerous duties
Of present Councilmen would be lifted
from their shoulders and be borne by
the business manager. and il would
be their part merely TO see that the
duties of the manager were well and
faithfully performed, and to advise
with him on all matters which re-
quired consultation. A competent
man could be obtained for $4,000 4
year, and 1t was the opinion of Mr..
Newman that such a man could save
the city his salary many times over.
NO other corporation would at
tempt to conduct business as do The
municipal corporations" said j. ".
O'ConneI. If they did there would
be no dividends for the stockholders.
The commission form, where the
commissioners are practically direct
oTs, or the business manager, where
the responsibility is placed upon one
man, would conduct business in a
business-like way. In a mine eacn
shift boss is responsible to one head
above him, and there would be chaos
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-10-04
TIE BANK oE sIssEE

a financial institution devoted to bus
mess service for its patrons.
An institution that invites your &C,
count and your general banking bus.
mess because il has proven its abili
~ to meet the needs of its customers
more than the ordinary banking facil.
tiles and service.
per cent on savings.
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent.
THE BANK OF BISBEE
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-10-04
THE LUMBER FOR

iHE IOmSER FOX
The FRAMEWORK
OF a building should be most care
folly selected. II II is not thorough
" seasoned and sound there IS
bound TO be trouble. And it will be
real trouble TOO. You can insure your.
self against il by getting your lum.
Der here. The best builders do so.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-10-04
The ARIZONA And NEW
MEXICO RAILROAD co.
PASSENGER SERVICE

7:s5 q. N. Nv Clifton ar. 1908 D. m.
$40 a. m. Lv Guthrie LV $3.50 .. N.
$500 =. N. Lv DuncaD LV 2:3s o. N
1928 q. m. Lv Lo:dsDurE Lv 1888 D. no
1850 a. N. Ar Hschita Nv 1910 D. N.
South bound train connects with
Southern Pacific west bound train
no. l. leaving Lordsburg 1857 .. M
Mountain Time.
South bound train connects with B
Paso Southwestern east bouns
train for 81 Fsso. leaving Hschita at
HIS g. m, Mountain fine, and
with vest bound train for Douglas
and Bisbee, leaving Rashita al 1859
a. N, Mountain Time
A T. THOMSON,
Frsmr hsnGRsr fHft,na ArtzOz0.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-10-04
Too Near

What animal" said the teacher Of
the class in natural history, makes
the nearest approach 20 MANI" The
dea, timidly ventured the little boy
with the curly hair.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
LAKELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MARCH l5 1912.
MONUMENT IS
FREE Of DEBT
DAUGHTERS SUCCEEDED IN
RAISING SUFFICIENT FUNDS
YESTERDAY.

The Confederate monument is paid
for. Don't that sound good? The
Daughters lifted the debt yesterday
by instituting Tag Day, each tag
being sold for only 10 cents. This
amount inconvenienced no one, but
the neat sum Of $56.45 was raised
thereby clearing the debt from the
monument and leaving a surplus Of
$l2 in the treasury.
As the Daughters had this amount
left over. they very gracefully pre-
sented the Citizens band with SO,
although the band performed without
any thought Of recompense. Lake
land citizens are proud Of their band.
and all will be glad to know that
this amount was given them for their
very important part In the days cele-
bration.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
HON. w. A. M'RAE VISITS
LAKELAND TODAY.

Hon. W. A. McRac, Commissioners
OF Agriculture of the State OF Flor
ida. having succeeded the late Hon.
B. Il. McLin, is in Lakeland today
interviewing the voters in behalf of
his candidacy.
Mr.. McRae is a high toned honor
able gentleman, who is ably fitted to
fill the Office he now holds. and all
who know him have only praise in
his behalf He states that II he Is
returned to the Office that he now
holds, he will uphold the high stand
ard which his predecessor maintained
and also will introduce other i'm
provements in the Office which will
rebound to the benefit of the people
of Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
DIR. ROGERS WILL REMAIN
SECRETARY MISSION BOARD

DR.. S. B. Rogers. secretary Of the
State Baptist OBard of Missions, and
Rev. J. J. Cloar, pastor of the First
Baptist church, have returned from
Jacksonville. where on Tuesday they
attended a meeting of the State
Board.
1t was anticipated that a successor
to Mr.. Rogers as secretary of the
board would be selected, DR.. Rogers
having been named some time ago to
succeed the late DIR. w. II. Tribble
as president of Columbia College at
Lake City, but his resignation was
not accepted, with the result that
DR.. Rogers will continue in this po-
sition.
1t will now be necessary to name
some one else as president of Co
lumbia College.
The Office held by DR.. Rogers, is a
very important one, and his reten-
tion In this capacity will no doubt
prove a wise mOve-Gainesville Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
ANOTHER BIG
IMPROVEMENT
PLANS BEING LAID FOR THE
ERECTION OF SPLENDID
HOSPITAL BUILDING.

Prominent citizens have plans now
under way looking to the early erec-
tion of a hospital in this city, an In
stitutiOn which is very badly needed,
rs there is no place in the city to
care for the sick or injured should
the necessity arise.
1t is proposed that the building be
erected in the Drane addition, at the
corner of South Missouri avenue and
Palmetto street. This building lot
has been selected because of its ele-
vation and also because the location
Is retired and quiet. The citizens who
are interesting themselves In the mat
ter are not doing SO for monetary
reasons, but on account Of the alb
solute necessity of such an institu-
ton. which will prove a public bene-
faction for years to come.
Those who have taken stock to the
extent of $500 each are 7. B. Hendrix,
G. G. Memminger. G. W. Deem, II. J.
Drane. W. d. McRae. Other citizens
have responded literally and already
half Of the required amount Is In
sight. 1t is the idea of those who
have the matter in charge to erect
hospital to cost in the neighbOr-
hood Of $4,000. 1t will be equipped
with every modern convenience and
appliance. 1t Is proposed to begin
work on the structure at an early
date.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
Wiley TENDERS
RESIGNATION
MAN WHO DID MUCH FOR PURE
FOOD MOVEMENT RETIRES
FROM OFFICE.
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, March l5.-Dr. Har-
vey Wiley, chief of the Bureau of
Chemistry OF the Department of Agri-
culture. sent his resignation to Sec
retary Wilson today.
His resignation came as a dramatic
climax to a long conference Wiley
had with Wilson In the latter's pri-
vate Office today. The secretary would
make no statement and no reasons
are given. Wiley did not outline his
plans for the future. RumOrs have
been current for weeks that he con-
templated quitting. but the actual
facts of his resigning came as a big
surprise to the officials. as he had de-
nied his intention to resign.
Later Wiley said he would devote
his time to urge the creation of a
national health department entirely
separate from any other branch Of
the government service. He said he
was through with any government
position.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
(By Associated Press.)

IIILLSVALE. Va, March 15.-Lit-
tie or no he1dway has been made i'm
the attempt to capture the noun
taineers, who yesterday raided the
courthouse here, killed Judge Thorn
ton Massie, Prosecuting Attorney
Foster and Sheriff Webb. 1t is re-
ported that most of the gang had
crossed into North Carolina where
they are said to have raided a hard
ware store for new supply of arms
and ammunition. 1t is little thought
they will be taken alive. 1t may be
days before an organized force can
be put on the trail. 1t will be a diff
ficult task for outsiders to trail them
through the mountains on account of
the danger of ambush.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
HON, w. r. DORMAN
HERE TODAY.

Hon. W. A. DOrman, of Houston,
near Live Oak, Is in the city today
interviewing the voters in regard to
his candidacy for the Office of Com
missioner of Agriculture of the State.
Mr.. DOrman states that he is re-
oeiving considerable encouragement
over the state. lie bases his claims
on the fact that he Is farmer and
has therefore practical experience
along agricultural lines.
Mr.. Dorman has been busy meeting
the Lakeland voters all day, and is
very much encouraged over his re-
ccptiOn here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15

Over thousand people gathered
yesterday afternoon to witness the
formal opening of the handsome new
passenger station, which opened for
business at 4 o'clock. The long
shed between the tracks had been
draped in bunting, and the building
had been decorated with flags by
the Daughters of the Confederacy,
who had the arrangements in
charge.
The Citizens band was on hand,
and, as usual, dispensed splendid
music at intervals, and when the
trains pulled into the station. Just
before the arrival of the afternoon
trains from Tampa and Jackson
Vile, Judge Epps Tucker announced
from the steps of the station that
it was fitting occasion for the
expression of few words of ap-
probation of the building, and he
called the meeting together by nom
mating Mayor S. l.. A. Clonts chair
nan of the meeting. Mr.. Clonts
voiced the sentiments of all when
he said that Lakeland was proud
of her new station, that it was 4
credit to a city many times larger
and that he took pleasure in in
PRODUCING Judge Epps Tucker, who
read the following well expressed
resolution, which found an answer
il & echo in every citizens heart:
WHEREAS, The Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Co. and its predeces-
sors in the ownership and opera
ton of the railroad into and through
the city of Lakeland have always
displayed a kindly interest in our
town and it's prosperity; and, where
as we are here to witness the open
ing of the new passenger station
for business, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That as citizens OF
Lakeland we here record our high
appreciation of the work of the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Co. in
the construction of the splendid pas
senger station this day brought into
public service for the great convent
ence of the travelling public and pa
irons of the road in general. And
We sincerely trust that this mag
nificent building with it's elegant
equipments and appointments may
ever stand as the insignia of un-
broken unity betven the CONNER
cial and business interests of this
city and the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Co."
After the resolution was read and
adopted, udge Tucker introduced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
HEAVY RAINS DO GREAT
DAMAGE IN SEVERAL STATES
(By Associated Press.)

Atlanta, March l5.--Record break
ing rains, rising rivers, washOut OF
bridges and considerable property
and live stock damage is reported
from Central Alabama nearly to the
Atlantic coast. Montgomery, Ala,
Ga, and Macon, Ga; Char
lotte, y. c.; Anderson and Columbia,
s. C., report raging streams, heavy
rains and power plants out of com
mission. Rain has ceased In this
immediate territory but is still fall
ing over the CarOlinas
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
.. ". D. NOWLIN
PllS BAPTIST WITNESS

natter Of Importance to the
'''''> of This community and
the State was consumated
'e'' Ahen DR.. VIM. d. Nowlin,
% n" First Baptist church of
y purchased the Baptist Wit
-ao Baptist denominational or
a6lag barge this week. DR..
=" @N continue his pastorate
a' -a.torial duties not conflict
'aiS work in any way.
|. - pap IS now being published
"a and it will be continued
'ime, although it is pos
7 may be moved later. DR..
..1 ably fitted for his new
ii / is hoped by his many
+. Trends that the publica-
s~ and thrive under his
md that as well as being
r.. rom a journalistic stand
4, *ill be made self sustain
b. Al : son is in charge of
!. ,ls'asss department of the ma
esst assumed charge this
a. ~, 'aough DR.. Golden, the pres
d 49,, was not to give way un-
b ,,. ne decided he would like
b. ia.sh the editorial reins with
Sus,;, 'ssue, and therefore DR..
s,.. VII begin with next weeks
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
Opening of Lakeland's
Nev Passenger Station

Mr.. M. F. HetheringtOn, whom he
asked to say a few words on ac-
count of his connection with secur-
ing the station, he having been a.
representative of the Board OF Trade
before the Railroad Commission, and
also In the conference with the rail-
road officials. AS he started to speak,
however, the train from Tampa
pulled into the station, and the
band, which was on the other side
of the train, began to play Dixie.
and the speaker, knowing that he
could not be heard, gave it up, say
ing that he could hardly be expect
ed to speak against the Atlantic
Coast Line on such an auspiciOus
and happy occasion. This closed
the program, and for an hour or
more the large crowd inspected the
station and it's surroundings. Many
"CiC Hcdlu W ody tIdL ~ ldI ouI
passed towns of 5000 and 10000
population, and one enthusiastic
visitor to the city said that cit was
better looking than the jacksonville
station"
The station is handsome struc-
ture of red pressed brick with trim
mings of cream brick and stone. IT
is finished in mission, the woodwork
throughout the building being car
ried out in this style. In the wait
ing rooms, both for white and col
ored, mission seats have been placed
for the comfort of travellers. Large
plate glass doors and windows give
light and air to the building and
at the same time add to it's hand
some appearance. On one side OF
the waiting room is ladies' rest
room, which is conveniently ar
ranged and equipped with all mod.
ern conveniences. The ticket and
telegraph Office has handsome quar-
ters, desks and other Office fixtures
being in mission style.
At the east end of the building IS
the dining room, which is large and
commodious, having seating ca
pacity for large number of people.
This is in charge of Mr.. J. w. Bu-
chanan, Jr., who is an artist in his
line, and who is very popular with
the travelling public He has a fine
chef, and the service and cuisine
is all that could be desired.
The baggage department Is located
at the west end of the building and
the quarters are large enough to al
low all baggage to be handled with
quickness and dispatch. This de-
partment is presided over by Mr.. F.
Continued on Page 50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
inf MYSTERIOUS
| Mr.. RAFflfS
h ,s COMING TO LAKELAND AND
WILL GIVE YOU SO TO
IDENTIFY HIM.

IT.. Mysterious Mr.. Raffles Is COM
- IN Town, and he is due to ar
|rs this afternoon on the $3.50 train
,om TAMPA for stay Of ten days
Lakeland.
There is no doubt that everyone
as heard or read of Mr.. Rames, the
orie,y thief, who walks about town
a mysterious fashion and whom
rsu the police force have been baf-
I'd in trying to locate in the towns
here he has visited. He will keep
lakeland people guessing, and will
live them an opportunity to guess
no he is at once, as he will ap.
ear on the streets tonight. II you
bink there is any danger of him rob.
ling you, you had better place your
honey and valuables In the First Ma
tonal bank. which Is q very safe
lace indeed
The first person who catches Mr..
lanes and properly identifies him
bill be given reward of $40. Any
an woman or child between the
ses of l6 and 60 are entitled to
y and catch Mr.. Raffles and get
le reward. To do this the winner
Just have in his possession at the
Ene he finds Mr.. Raffles, a copy of
be Lakeland Evening Telegram. He
Fust then approach the supposed Mr.
laaes, taking him by the coat sleeve
I'D say Are you the Mysterious Mr..
[a1es Of the Lakeland Evening Tele.
ran Unless you have a copy of
Be paper and say the above words
ou don win although you may find
b. right man.
NF Rallies will make daily visits
The stores in town and this paper
VI publish every evening the name
%" stores and people he visits
I'd talks TO. He will be on the
'ttl' "ery day from s a. m. to
i'@7 ahi from 1890 to $50 D. m.
~ IRON : 70 10 p. m. Now is the
lme ior our city officers to get busy
aa $40" lhrir ability as man hunt
heai again how you are to ap-
IVA Nr Raflles and remember you
Al aaye 10 have in your pocket or
'nf"lere about your person a copy
ae Evening Telegram when you
p'foa B aim if you want to get
fe S'or.alrd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
BILL TO ABOLISH
COMMERCE COURT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, ID. c., March 1.-THE
House committee on interstate COM
merce has decided to report favOrably
the Sims bill which would abolish
the commerce court. The court has
been critiZed as 4 result of its over
ruling of the other interstate COM
merce commission
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
DESPERATE CONWCTS
KILL and ESCAPE
(By Associated Press.)

LINCOLN, Neb., March 15.-NO
trace has been found of the three
cOnvicts who escaped yesterday after
mutny in the State penitentiary
during which the warden, deputy
warden and usher were killed and
guard was wounded. The prisoners
escaped during a binding snow
storm which checked the searching
party. 1t is thought they had help
from outside.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS
ARE DECLARED OFF
(By Associated Press }

New York, March l5.-'All nego-
tiations with anthracite coal Operat-
ors are off," declared President John
T. White of the Miners Union, at adj
journment this evening of the meet
ing with the mine owners at which
the miners declined to accept the
owners proposition about wages and
working conditions. 81 look for a
strike April l." added White.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
CHICAGO HAVING
BIG SNOW STORM
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, March 15.--ChicagO Is in
the grip of a snOwStOrm which is al
most blizzard. The storm ragged all
night and promises to continue
throughout the day. 1t is impossible
to see a hundred yards ahead. Rail
road traction cars are forced to move
with great caution. Wire service Is
hampercd, one Of the worst cOndi-
tions of the winter prevailing. The
storm is moving eastward.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15

A good roads association has been
organized in OsceOla county. At IL
recent meeting held In Kissimmec
the organization was made perma-
nent by adopting a constitution and
officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15

The first annua! convention of the
Florida Board of Managers OF
the Southern Rescue Mission will be
held in Ocala from the 1th to the
22nd of this month. Rev. J. Edgar
Wilson will preach the opening SER
mon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
MISSING;
LOST IN CLOUDS
(By Associated Press.)

San Antonio, March 15@J. III.
Wade, of Cleveland, with his balloon,
Buckeye, who left here Wednesday
In an effort to make a record flight,
has not been seen since. 1t Is thought
the continued storms have caught
him and that he Is remaining far
above the clouds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
HUNTING NO)NSH'NfRS
VINO SLEW OFFICERS
(By Associated Press }

Iiillsville, Va. March 15-Floyd
Allen. tho man whose conviction re-
suited in a raid on the court house
here yesterday, WAS arrested today.
He was wounded yesterday and his
comrades left him behind. He tried
to cut his throat today, but the
guards thwarted the attempt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
GET $4,000 FROM POUCH.
lBy Associated Press.l

F,l I'aso, March -. Fifteen thou
sand dollars in currency was taken
from the registered mail pouch on
the Arizona e. New Mexico railroad,
at clifton, Ariz., Tuesday, according
to information here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
REAR ADMIRAL BOWER
DIES IN TAMPA
(By Associated Press. }

Tampa, March 15.-Rear Admiral
John W. Bowyer, former superintend-
ent of the Naval Academy at Annap-
ellis. died here this morning after
long illness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tampa, Fla, March 15.-Rain this
afternoon and tonight, probably
squalls. Saturday fair and colder.
WURTZ
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
DEADLOCK IN STRIKE
NEGOTIATIONS IN ENGLAND.

London. March 15.-Another dead
lock prevails in negotiations over the
settlement of the great coal strike.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15
OKLAHOMA SOLID
FOR ROOSEVELT
(By Associated Press. }

Guthrie, Okla. March IA solid
Roosevelt delegation to the national
convention, and the endorsement 0i
the presidential primary plan Is the
result of the all night session start.
ing the Republican convention. The
convention adjourned after dawn
this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15

A creOsoting plant Is now In course
of construction in Pensacola. The
blocks manufactured will be used in
the city street paving there.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15

1t Is understood that buildings are
being erected in every direction In
BOca Grande.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-15

It is estimated that the whole ship
Eent of celery and lettuce for the
week from Sanford will amount to
$4,000.