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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
RATES NAY BE REDUCED
AT WASHINGTON HEARING

Jacksonville, April 1O.--Hon.
Royal c. Dunn. member Of the Flor
ida Railroad Commission, left today
for Washington to be present at the
hearing before the Interstate Com
merce Commission Friday, of the
case brought by the Florida Railroad
Commission against the Southern Ex-
Co., to secure reductions in express
rates on fruit and vegetables.
This reduction is demanded on
shipments from Florida shipping
points to points south Of the Ohio and
Potomac rivers. The Florida Rail-
road Commission demands a reduc-
ton Of about 20 cents per crate on
such vegetables as tomatoes. cucum-
bers, lettuce and beans.
Testimony Taken Here.
Voluminous testimony was taken
In the case at Jacksonville last
spring. at which time large num-
ber Of growers from various produc-
ing points IN the state we're heard
a. witnesses.
It Is believed that II the rates can
be forced lower that a large number
or new markets win be opened 10
for the better distribution Of Flor
ida products
Growers now feel that the express
rates on citrus fruits and vegetables
are too high forl the easy distribu-
tion Of their products in the South
ern markets
Mr. Dunn has taken a great inter-
est in the ease and Is lighting hard
TO win = victory for the growers.
Hon. T. "a. Hudson is representing
the Florida Commission as counsel IN
the case.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
STATE HONORS
LOYAL WOMEN
SOUTH CAROLINA UNVEILS Mag
NIFICEET MONUMENT TO WON
EN- OF CONFEDERACY.
(By Associated Press. }

Columbia, S. G.. April l1.--As a
tribute to the women OF the Confed-
eracy, whose loyalty during the
great war has set an example to all
people, monument to them was un-
yelled in the State house yard here
today, being the first memorial erect
ed BY a State to its women.
Gen. C. Irwin Irwin Walker, commander
In chief of the United Confederate
Veterans, introduced the orator Of
the day. Maj. Joseph W. Barnewell,
Of Charleston, during whose speech
the covering Of the monument was
drawn aside. Veterans and many
women who we're in the midst Of the
great struggle; militiamen and acad-
envy cadets took part in the exercises.
The central figure Of the monu-
nent is q woman waiting to be
crowned with laurel by a figure in
the rear, and on either side are other
figures bearing laurels to the he
roihe's feet. The following inscrip-
tion appears; ''In this monument
generations unborn shall hear the
voice Of q great people testifying to
the sublime devotion Of the women
Of South Carolina in their country's
need"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
CLOSE OF Yesterdays
POLITICAL SPEAKING.

Yesterday we were informed that
Mr. Trammell would be the last
speaker Of the day. but this was an
error. as two other gentlemen were
heard later-Hon. Montcalm Brow
ard and Prof. w. N. Shafts.
Mr.. Broward is touring the State
in the interest Of Mr.. Milton for the
governorship, but stated that as 1ir
Milton was present he would not pre-
sent that gentleman's claims, but in
stead would take advantage Of the
occasion to thank the people Of
Lakeland and Polk county for their
courteous treatment and the splendid
support accorded his lamented broth
or, Gov. N. B. Rroward, during bis
lifetime.
The last speaker was Prof. w. N.
sheats. candidate for superintendent
Of Schools. AS this Is the first time
Mr.. Sheats has been In Lakeland
since he started on the campaign. all
were much Interested In his remarks
and were glad to learn that he is
meeting with much encouragement
all over the State. He has travelled
continuously since Jan. /. and has
left no stone unturned looking to-
ward his election on April 80. He
spoke Of his record while in Office.
Of the improvements he effected in
the school system, and Of those
which he would strive to bring
about we're he elected to the Office
again.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
ST. JOHNS PRESBYTERY I'M
SESSION AT ST. PETERSBURG

st. Petersburg. April 1.-THE an
nual session Of st. Johns Presbytery
is convening in this city. At the
opening session, Rev. J. F. Cox. Of
Sarasota, was elected moderator. sue
ceeding Rev. Waller, Of Barlow. Over
forty members and elders are in at-
tendance.
A business meeting was held yes-
terday morning from to IL, the
sermon being preached by Rev. J. F.
McKinnon. Of Orlando. He is not
now connected with active minis
terial work but is superintendent o
public instruction in Orlando coun-
~ and one OF the best posted men IN
the State on educational affairs.
At O'clock the ministers were
entertained with an automobile rid
about the city being led By J. +. Har-
rison in his auto. A number o.
autos were used and the VISITING
ministers and friends attending the
presbytery were given the opportun-
ity Of seeing a number Of places o.
interest about the city. They ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the
courtesies Afforded them.
Following their return YESTERDAY
afternoon, a reception was tenderes
BY the local pastor and bis wife al
the manse, corner Of Third street
and Fourth avenue north Rev. Mc-
Lean stated that the session win
probably close this evening. this de-
pending on the business to come be-
fore the Presbytery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
MEMBERSHIP OF
ELECTORAL COLLEGE

washington, D. c., April liza
ruling from the Department Of Jus
tice as to whether the electoral COLI
lege that will choose the next presi-
dent shall consist OF 400 or 5S1
members, was asked by members Of
the House Judiciary Committee. The
fact that the reapportiOnment Of
Congress. giving 1t 5S1 members.
doesn't become effective until March
4, will not affect the national con-
ventions, however,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
PASS-A-GRILE TO BE
CONNECTED BY TELEPHONE

Connection with Pass-a-Grille by
telephone is promised by H. R. Fra
zee, manager OF the West Coast Tele-
phone Co., within three months. To
make this connection 1t will become
necessary to run line from the pres
ent wires Of the company at the end
OF the trolley line on Tangerine ave-
nue., where the cars run south to
Gulfport, straight across the country
past the old saw mill to BOca Ceiga
Bay. Here the wires viii be sup
ported on poles to Deadman's Key
and from this point across to Pass
a-Grllle a submarine cable viii be
lald.-st. Petersburg Independent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
FALSE REPORT OF
DEATH OF POPE
(By Associated Press. !

Rome, April 11.-False reports
that Pope Plus is dead spread
throughout the world and caused in
tense interest until an official denial
was given at the Vatican. Just how
the rumor became current is not ex-
actly known. The report first came
from Madrid, and was confirmed by
officials at the papal office there. The
pope continued his daily audience
this morning and is in his usual
health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
MRS. POLK DEAD.

Mrs. katherine R. Polk. n. died
Friday at the residence Of her son,
Robert H. Polk, 1878 Autumn ave-
nue.. Funeral services will be held
from the residence at 1O:s0 Satur-
day morning. Interment will be
made at Wilmington. Memphis
(Tenn.) scimitar.
Mrs. Polk 10 we'll known In Lake.
land, having visited at the home Of
Mrs. r. A. M0FrelI several times. Her
many friends will learn Of her death
with much regret, ali Of whom deep
" sympathize with Mr.. Polk in his
bereavement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
MRS. GREEN OPENS OFFICE.

New York, April 11.-Mrs. Hetty
Green, for the first time in her bust
ness career of nearly fifty years, has
opened offices Of her own at III
Broadway. a stones throw from Wall
street. For years she conducted her
business at the banks which. she pat
ronized.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
ACCEPT SCOTT'S PLANS
OR AUDITORIUM

The directors of the Chautauqua
Association met last night at 8
o'clock to look over plans submitte,
by Architects Guy Plat johnson, H.
L Scott, Ii. D. Mendenhall. Of Lake
land, and w. B. Talley, Of Jackson
wis.
After considerable consideration,
members adjourned until this
morning when 1t was decided that
Architect H. L. Scott had. made the
best proposition, meeting the re-
quirements more fully, and to him
was awarded the contract to draw
the plans for the building. AS soon
as these are completed, the contract
for the work will be awarded. Those
interested In the undertaking state
that active work will probably be
begun nthe auditorium in about
two weeks. Mr.. Scott came to Lake
land about year ago from Thomas
Vile, Ca, and was engaged in laying
the foundation for the Atlantic Coast
Line station, this being his first
work in Lakeland. His plans cut
down the seating capacity Of the
auditorium to 1.7OO, on account Of
the house being circular in form on
the interior, thus necessitating the
waste Of space which 800 seats
would have occupied, but which
makes the acoustic properties Of the
house much better
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
DEMOCRATS HARMON
OUS IN new YORK

(The Associated Press

New York, April 1.-THE pro-
gram Of the Democratic convention
here today to select New York's dele
gates to the national convention,
called for but one session. Indica-
tions are not lacking that the gath
ering will be the most harmonious
in decade. Three of the States
delegates at large have already been
agreed on-Gov.l Dix, Senator O'Gor-
mon and Leader Murphy, Of Tam
many.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
EAR TORN OFF; sEwzD on

Marienette. Wis, April IL
Caught In the gearing Of machine
used for baling hay, HiImar Ander-
son, Peshtigo farmer, had his ear
torn OF, his teeth knocked out and
his face severely bruised He was
taken to the Men0minee River hospi-
tai. where his ear was sewed on and
hls other injuries dressed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
CHIGAN RFPUBl lC ANS
IN BITTER fight
(By Associated Press. }

Bay City, Mich, Aprn LA COM
pany Of the State militia took charge
Of the hall where the Republican
State committee is to be held. Both
Roosevelt and Taft delegations are
kept out of the hall until the time
for the convention. There is a Bit
ter fight between the opposing fac
tions Of the party
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
CONVICT GIVES 10 CHARITY.

Middletown, Conn. April 1I.-The
captain Of the local corps Of the SAL
vation Army has received check for
9 goodly sum Of money from a con-
yict n the State prison at Wethers-
field who is serving a life sentence.
The check represents the earnings OF
the prisoner during his spare time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
BASE BALL
SEASON OPENS
BIG LEAGUE CLUBS PLAY OPEN.
ING GAMES IN VARIOUS
CITIES TODAY.
(The Associated Press. }

Atlanta, Ca, April 1.-THE
twelfth season Of the Southern Base
ball association opened here today
with Chattanooga at Atlanta. Mont
gOmery in Birmingham, Mobile in
New Orleans, and Nashville in Mem
phis. Good weather is general. Best
prospects in years for successful sea-
son. The cup goes TO the club in
the city which has the largest paid
attendance on the opening day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
STEEL CO. IS SYSTEM
INDUSTRIAL SLAVERY
(By Associated Press. }

washington. April 11.-LabOr
conditions in the plants Of the Unit
ed States steel Corporation were de-
nounced as a brutal system Of indus
trial slavery in the Senate Labor
Committees report on the proposed
eight-hour law FOR government con-
tract labor, submitted today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
LEVEES HOLDING
FIRM TODAY
NV Aeaoelatad praaa )

ViclEsburg, April 1.-THE dikes
at most menaced points In Miasis-
sippi seem to be holding strong
against the rapidly descending tide.
The water here is Sill fees this
morning a rise Of SIX inches has
been experienced in twenty-four
hours. The rise at Natchez is slight
iy more.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
IRISH HOME RULE
BILL PRESENTED
CBy Associated Press J

London, April 11.-An Irish home
rule bill, the third effort made by
the liberal government OF the Unit
ed Kingdom in a quarter Of a CEN
tury, to settle the quarrel between
Great Britain and Ireland, was In
troduced into the House Of Commons
this afternoon by Premier AsQuith.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
National and American.
(The Associated Press. }

New York, April With con-
ditions generally favorable, the base
ball season In the big league cities
started today. In the National
League, New York plays at Brooklyn.
Philadelphia at Boston Chicago ct
Cincinnati, Pittsburg At st. Louis.
In the American Boston plays at
New York. washington at Philadel-
phia, Detroit at Cleveland. st. Louis
at Chicago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
GETS MEDAL THIRTY
SEVEN YEARS LATER.

Toppenish, Wash. April 11.-AfS-
er thirty-seven years Of search, the
State Of New Jersey located FTede-
rick w. schaeffer in Toppenish re-
Gently. and presented him with q
bronze medal, ordered issued to him
for his service in the States yOlun-
teers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
'i'Fan Gray, Lakeland. Ella.

a' following are the rules which
Sn the contest:
any boy or girl in Polk county
~ years old and who will not
over 2l years old when the crop
harvested is eligible to enter the
There is no entrance fee re-
sa but application for entry
! % in. the hands Of w. 8. Pres
y Barlow, not later than March
~. Just send a letter or pos
'ald giving name. postoface and
give date Of birthday.)
I. The prizes wif BE- given for
u corn grown on q measured
4 land in Polk county and must
'O"n BY the contestant.
IN s'seiAes may seek and ac-
s,.'. auviee regarding ali matters
s,s..n corn growing, but each
.4nt must plan bis crop and do
work, except that a small
ssia.l siri may hire help for heavy
ils in breakYno f.~1
4, us land and corn must be care
d als,es assured In the presence Of
\ I'',nterested ! witnesses who shall
tbs Ssl'lncate showing tie result
!, I Measurement.
cash prizes awarded shall
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
STATE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.

The Florida State Musical Associa-
ton will hold its convention for 1912
at Winter Park by invitation from
Rollins College, on the 18th and 18th
Of April All interested in music are
cordially invited. Fall particulars
can be obtained from Mr. II. S. Pope,
OF Rollins College.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
be as follows:
To the largest crop grown on un-
i,rirrr "a -.

Z. Any contestants may enter for
both irrigated and unirrigated land
8. All crops belon to the con-
testant making them.
It would be well for contestants
land every one else) to write to
Hon. James Wilson, secretary Of agri-
culture, Washington. D. c., and Di-
rector P. H. Hollis at Gainesville, Fla.
for bulletins on corn growing. They
are free and will be helpful to you.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

Horse radish contains q higher
percentage Of sulphur than any 9th
or vegetable food. pumpkins lead for
PHOSPHORUS and radishes are rich In
iron.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
wOMANs RULING APPEALED.

The first decision Of a woman
udge was brought before the SUI
preme court OF Colorado yesterday
for review. Mrs. L. B. Tague. coun-
ty Judge Of Eagle county, fined the
Muller Mercantile Co. 5000 and costs
for selling. liquor in dry territory.
The company appealed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
UNDERGROUND RIVER
TIT BUFFALO.

Buffalo, April l1.-An under
ground river has been discovered un-
der Main street, at one Of the busi-
est corners Of the city. DrilIers, While
locating the foundations for new
bank building, lost their drills soon
after striking the slxty-Goot level.
Tests showed they had struck q
stream Of running water
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
NY ENTER
corn CONTESTS
/, avn GIRLS OF POLK WHO
~ TRY TO GROW BAN
vrR ACRE OF CORN.

!. has been a good deal Of in
contested in the corn con-
novs and girls and some very
'.ons d corn are under way.
,.ging are the names Of the
~ girls who have sent their
~ Judge Preston to be en-
n the list Of competitors for
generous prizes offered by the
Il commissioners and private
duals.
List Of Corn Contestants.
ALLOWING are those who will
plrrigated land;
vard N. Griffin, Auburndale,
onard O. Boynton, Bartow. Fla.
slvn Cordes. Barlow, Fla.
ur G. Guess, Barlow, Fla.
Mathews, Barlow, Fla.
as. ]. Macon. Barlow, Fla.
ward Stuart, Barlow, Fla.
her L. S. Pike, Barlow, Fla.
bridge Watts, Barlow, Fla.
lIiam Jennings Bryan, Bowling
(liyes in this county,.
HAS F. Fortner, Bradley juno
Fla.
"a Crews, Chicora, Fla.
Il Anderson, Chicora, Fla.
fla c. Brown, Clay Center, Fla.
bert Tillman, Clay Center, Fla.
ne Belle Currie, Eloise, Fla.
srence Perry Bowen, Fort Meade,
omas Doke, Fort Meade, Fla.
W. Flood, Fort Meade, Fla.
rney Hancock, Fort Meade, Fla.
n Lightsey, Fort Meade, Ella.
lther F. Mann, Fort Meade, Fla.
rbert A. Mann, Fort Meade, Fla.
ank M. Pearse, Fort Meade, Fla.
bnnle Wilkerson, Fort Meade,.
W. Bridges, Green Pond, Fla.
Orge Lewellin, Jr., Galloway,
uman z. Waskurn. Haskell,
aude Wells, Kathleen, Fla.
ary c. Carter, Lakeland. Fla.
arence Carter, Lakeland, Fla.
+ Combee, Lakeland, Fla.
ade H. Driggers, Lakeland, Fla.
dney E. Driggers, Lakeland, Fla.
ertram Gray, Lakeland, Ella.
Orris McClelland, Lakeland, Fla.
BIT Murrell, Lakeland, Fla.
7ilbur Pipkin, Lakeland, Fla.
lenn Prime, Lakeland, Fla.
G. Jones, Mulberry, Fla.
Ebert Tillman, Richland, Fla.
Inner Engerson, Winter Haven,
'srt Engerson, Winter Haven,
bose using irrigated land are the
DFing::
IarOld Davis. Barlow, Fla.
Ienry Q. Guess, Barlow, Fla.
award Stuart, Barlow, Fla.
uther L. S. Pike. Barlow, Fla.
laude Wells, Kathleen, Fla.
lade H. Driggers, Lakeland, Fla. !
l'ney 3. Driggers. Lakeland,
tffFor. -.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

A moving picture Of conditions on
the sea bottom Of the California
coast recently was obtained by an
enterprising film maker.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

Huge spiders in Japan often spin
webs on telegraph wires that are
heavy enough when wet to short b
cult or ground the currents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

Rhode Island claims To have th f,
only blind wireless operator IN tt
world, perhaps a pioneer in a new
Industry for The slghtIess.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
BURBANK SELLS PRODUCTS.

Santa Rosa, CAL, April 11.-Lu-
ther Burbank. the wizard Of hortl-
culture, has sold all his fruit. Hower
and plant creations, present and fu-
tuFe, to Rollo Hough. Of Oakland, and
W. Garner Smith, Of San Francisco.
No statement Of the sum that
changed hands is made. Hougb and
Smith are understood to have the
backing oK capitalists whose names
are withheld. Hereafter Burbank
Will have nothing to DO with the
marketing Of his products, but viii
devote his entire time to experiment
tai work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

After a man has married the only
way left for him to win distinction 8
BY being devoted 70 ne wife.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

4 new process Of sugar extraction,
which Is said tc waste but / per cent.
Of the sugar content Of cane, is be-
ing thoroughly tested n Cuba.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-06
ALDERMEN SNAPPED
AIN BREANORS OFFICE
Pictures Taken Through Chinks
in the Wall Will Be Used
in Trials

Photographs of aldermen who Wis
tied the Office of Detective Brennon--
actual photographs showing some u
them In conversation with the detec-
tive In the office-will be introduced
In the recorders court trial OF the al
dermen, according TO information OBJ
tanned In the prosecutors office,
Thursday.
These photographs have not been
mentioned heretofore In the case and
the prosecutor intends to hold them
as HE trump card when the defend
ants, question the identity OF the
voices recorded on the telegraphone,
and The photograph records OF con
versatons.
Attorneys for the accused aldermen
can be relied on to attempt 10 have
the photograph and telegraphone rec
ords ruled out on the grounds that
they do not AFFORD proof OF the charge
that the defendants visited the de-
tective In his Office. To offset this
and prove the reasonableness OF the
detectives testimony and the EVIL.
deace OF the photograph and tele-
gfaphone the prosecutor will intro
duce the photographs.
RE fact that the prosecutor has
photographs In his possession leak.
ed out, Thursday, when the police
dett ctives were bringing in books
and records from the loan shark OF.
fees. These records. as they were
The Detroit times., 1912-09-06
FORMAL PERMIT GIVEN
FOR SALE OF CHURCH

Attorney J. o. Muffin appeared be-
fore Judge Van lie. Thursday morn
ing, for the purpose OF getting an or
der from him to give the trustees OF
the Scotch" Presbyterian church per-
mission TO sell the edifce and site
the law under which the church was
organized making 1t obligatory on the
part OF the trustees to go through
this formallty. VIM. r. Carnegie,
secretary-treasurer of the church,
testified that the congregation had
agreed to the sale. and the court is
sued the decree
The property is to be purchased by
Conrad Smith, for $105,O50, about
$4,000 more than the offer OF HON.
er Warren, acting for the Western
Really Co., OF Boston, Mass, whose
bid was first considered for the prop
erty. Mr.. Smith plans, as before
stated In The Times, to erect a block
'of stores and Offices on the site.
The Scotch" congregation has pur-
chased the Second-aye Presbyterian
church. abandoned some time ago,
and also means to buy an adjoining
lot TO enlarge the church accommo-
dations. The congregation will hold
its final service In the old church,
which Is located at Bates and Farm
er-sts., next Sunday.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-06
REFUSES TO SEND
BREADWINNER TO JAIL

When John Walters, OF No. 41S Nc
Dougall-ave., was arraigned, Thurs
day, before Justice Stein, on charge
OF stealing 20 pounds of brass from
the Ideal Mfg. Co., his wife and five
small children trooped into the court
room, and formed a woe-begone little
group, gazing with tear-stained faces
at ne man in the box, who also wept
as he glanced toward them.
Attorney Mckee Robinson, repre-
senung the compliments, recommend
ed that the man be sent to jail, as
something ought to be DONE" but
Justice Stein, gazing at the pathetic
little group, remarked: IL couldn't
send that fellow to jail and leave that
little group without anybody to take
care of them until his trial."
He reeasedl Walters on his person
al recognizance, to appear in two
weeks for trial II is expected that
the case will be settled, by making
restitution to the compliments.