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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
NINE NATIONS ACCEPT
KEY WEST INVITATION

Washington, ian. Many OF the
foreign embassies and legations in
this city win send representatives to
the special International celebration
at Key West. Fla, on January 20, Of
the completion Of the Florida East
Coast Railway Company's line con-
meeting the main line with the is
land city Of Key West.
President Taft, In behalf Of the
city Of Key West, invited all foreign
nations to send representatives and
naval vessels to participate in the
celebration. Formal acceptances
have been received from Italy, Mexi-
co. Portugal, Costa Rica, the DOM
inican republic. Ecuador, Guatemala,
Salvador and Uruguay
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
BERRY SHIPPING
GROWS HEAVY HFIlA!V
MANY THOUSANDS OF QUARTS
WILL 60 FORWARD DURING
NEXT FEW WEEKS.

The strawberry crop is now begin
ming to go forward more rapidly
from this section, Lakeland, Cal
loway, Griffin and Kathleen all re-
porting lively shipments and fine
quality Of stock. Several thousand
quarts have been shipped and good
prices have been received, ranging
from so cents to $1.OO per quart on
the northern market.
It is probable that next week ship
ments viii begin to go forward tri-
weekly.
The variety Of berries now going
forward are the Missionary, Excelsior
and Thompson. On account of a
larger acreage Of Missionaries having
been planted this year than hereto
fore, there are more berries going
forward that at the same time last
season. About 20 per cent. Of the
crop is early berries, the remaindeI
being Of the Klondyke variety. which
come about February 1st. On and
after this date and until May 1st
thousands Of quarts will leave ths
local platform daily.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
ELLEN NJ. STONE WILL RETURN
TO LAND OF BRIGANDS

Miss Ellen NJ Stone. who, ten
years ago, while a missionary in Bull
garia, was for six months a prisoner
in the hands Of brigands, who held
her and her companions, Mrs. Kater-
ina Stephenova Tsillxa, for ransom, is
arranging to return to Turkey in the
capacity of a missionary Miss Stone
IS now in Savannah, the guest Of Miss
McAlpine. She is much Interested in
Turkey since the Young Turk party
gained the ascendancy. She believes
that the danger from brigandage is
now past. she is also very hopeful
for the future of Christian missions
In Turkey
Miss Stone was recently in Lake.
land and delivered a most excellent
lecture while here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
NIGHT SHIRT ABLAzE;
FIGHTS OFF HIS BRIDE.

Ellaville, Ca, Jan. 7.--Maddened
by the flames which licked his body,
Joe Sears fought Of the frantic at
tempts Of his bride OF three weeks to
extinguish the fire and died in agony
several hours later Clad in night
shirt, Mr.. Sears was standing in
front Of an open fire Saturday night
before retiring when the garment
caught and in a moment was a mass
of flames
His wife, who was in the room at
the time, ran screaming to his as
sistance SO frightened was he, how
ever, that she could do nothing.
He died at 6 o'clock this morning.
He was the only son Of Or. w p.
Sears. a prominent physician Of Ella
vile
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
TAKING TESTIMONY
in. PACKERS CASES
Trial Proceeds Merrily, Showing How
Trust Plans Were Worked
By Packers.
(By Associated PIGS. J

Chicago, Jan. S.-Judge Carpenter
indicated that he would rule out Of
the packers trial the record Of the
testimony of jerome H. Pratt, iden-
tifying the handwriting Of J. Ogden
Armour and Thomas J. Conners on
certain letters introduced by the
government. Pratt was formerly
connected with the Armours. He tes-
titled that he wrote to the defend
ants named three letters giving a rec
ord Of weekly business. Later they
were returned to him bearing figures
in pencil indicating each firms per
centage Of shipments and profit Of
margins agreed up at the packers
meetings, Pratt testified that afteI
the issuance OF the injunction re.
straining the packers from continuing
the pool, meetings to fix prices anG
apportion business were held at mem
bers homes
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
POSTMASTER SKIPPER
MAKES STATEMENT
That He Is In No Wise Re-
sponsible for Inferior Post
Office Facilities.

Editor Evening Telegram There
appears to be an impression among
good many people that ! am keeping
the post-ofice III its present quarters
because the building and equipment
are owned BY myself. The facts are
that on July 21, 1910, ! took up the
matter of new quarters and equip
ment with the Post-ofice Department
advising Of the conditions here, and
that suitable place for the Office be
secured at once. have not repaired
and painted the old building for the
sole reason that have expected that
the post-ofice would be moved and
i aid not care to put several hundred
dollars into the old shack when it
would be torn down as soon as the
once is moved out.
a good lot Of talking has been
done about city Delivery That
matter was taken up with the De-
partment BY myself nearly a year
ago with the result that was in
formed that when certain conditions
were met that | might report and
the matter would receive attention.
took Up the subject with the Board
Of Trade and informed the Board OF
what had done and requested that
the Board get behind the matter and
when the requirements we're met BY
the city to notify me in writing, and
| would urge the Department to take
some action. About the middle Of De
cember / received letter from Mr..
Chunn, the Secretary, stating that
the work had been accomplished and
/ at once requested the Department
to investigate at once. II I am at
fault I am ready to assume the re-
sp0nsibility Of the faults.
AS regards the working force Of
this Office, will say that have never
seen people anywhere who are mor'
anxious to do their duty and who
attend more closely to their work and
sie more efficient in their labors thar
the clerks who assist me In the run.
Ling Of the Lakeland post-ofice.
n any person has any specific
charge to make regarding any act q
omission Of commission in the hand
ling of the business. I shall be glad
to try ia satisfy the person and place
the blame where It should be and
then take it to the Department a.
washington for final consideration
/ have no fault to find with any
person for their just criticism Of th'
AFFAIRS of my Office, but they shoul'
at least know that they are righ
when they 40 It, and be fair about It
Representatives Of the Department
have investigated the post-ofice SIT
uati0n here several times, looking IN
to The securing Of the necessar'
quarters etc. but up to the presen
time i 40 not know whether ther
/ is amy settlement Of the matter 500
/ 81 bot
NeEy respectfully.
M-rI-lMMM
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
BUSY WEEK AHEAD
FOR SUPREME COURT
Many Important Cases Scheduled For
Decision BY Nations Highest
Tribunal.
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Jan. With more
than one hundred cases under con-
sideraticn, the Supreme Court Of the
United states is expected to hand
down many important decisions to-
morrow, when it conyenes after the
holiday recess.
More light may be shed on the
antitrust problem by decisions IL the
st. Louis bridge case; the hard coaI'
suit against the principal anthracite
coalscarrying railroads and coal-pro-
ducing companies of Pennsylvania;
and the cotton corner" case, aris-
ing out Of transactions on the New
York Cotton Exchange.
The validity Of several federsi
laws may be determined. Foremost
among these is the Employers LA
bility law, which has been under con-
sideration by the court since last
February. A second decision may
be rendered regarding the validity o.
the "Carmack amendment to the
Interstate Commerce laws, whereby
initial carriers we're made liable fCl
damages or loss Of goods whether
occurring on their Lines or those Of
connecting carriers.
The fate Of score or more oi
state laws may be decided CT these
the constitututiopality Of the Oregon
initiative and referendum system has
attracted the most attention, because
the ruling Of the court viii be appli-
cable to laws in nearly half the states
of the union
Foreign corporation laws Of Kan
sas. New York, and Texas may b
passed upon. Other laws under con
sideration are the Hours Of Ser
vice Law for railroad employees II
the State Of Washington; the Mis-
souri, antitrust law; the North Da
kota drainage law; the Kansas
BLACK Powder law; the New Yorl
ire nsfer tax law; the Montana law
taxing hand laundries; the Nortl
Carolina law regulating the receipt o
goods BY railroads; and the Arlkan
sas law, requiring railroads to pa!
within 80 days claims for live stool
killed BY trains
Several general questions OF Law
may Be decided such as the VALIDITY
OF the transfer Of allotted lands b.
thousands Of Oklahoma Indians. an
the liability Of insurance companie
for policies on the lives Of men ex
ecuted for murder The latter Doin
arose in the case Of Samuel J. Me
Que, mayor. Of Charlottesville. Va.
who was executed in 1905 for tn
murder Of his wife
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
w. j. BRYAN MAKES
POSITIVE DECLARATION
Says That Under Nor Circumstances
Will He Allow His Name to Go
Before Convention.
CBy Associated Press. }

Washington, D. G., Jan. Well,
a man who has been President, hasn
the same power as a man who has
not Roosevelt may not be able to
prevent his name from going on
the ballot. but can and will prevent
mine going on. This was said BY
Bryan, when he was told that ROOse-
velt had said he hadn't the power
to keep his name of the ballot next
year
Bryan said he would not be a presi-
Dental candidate under any circum-
stances
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
DENIED WALES CLAIM.

Tallahassee, Jan. 6.--The Supreme
court this morning handed down a
decision in the WALES claim case, af-
firming the judgment Of Judge J. W.
Malone. Sidney l. Wales has asked
Judge Malone to mandamus the State
Comptroller to compel the auditing
Of his WALES account with the State.
Malone refused to grant the man
damus and the Supreme Court .af-
firmed Malones decision It Is under
stood that the Wales attorney claims
that Federal matters are envolyed
which means that the case will like
ly be taken to the Federal Courts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
JUDGE HOOK MAY
GET TIE HOOK
Strong Fight Against Judge Harlan's .
Possible Successor Because Of
Unpopular Decision.
lBr Associated Press.l }

washington. D, G., Jan. S.-Sen-
ator owen, Of Oklahoma, announced
that if the President sent to the SEN
ate the nomination Of Judge w. G.
Hook, Of Kansas. for the Supreme
bench, he would fight the cOnhrma-
tion indefinitely. The fight against
Hook has been taken up IN several
western and middle states, as q re-
suit Of his decision in the Oklahoma
tw0-cent fare law.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
IN. LEADERS
MEET TODAY
,v,r A PROMINENT FIaURh
,sovs LIKE BALTIMORE Will
GET CONVENTION,
o. associated Press. }


.,,nstop. d. c., Jan. S.ryah
80 fight, when the Demo
Y NATIONAL Committee met this
.noon to have James n. Gufey'
.o,snsylyania thrown off the Com
y. The roll call had just START
s.n the trouble broke loose
y. IL name Of James a. Weather
! Alabama, recently selected BY
state committee to succeed John
T.mltnson. deceased, was called,
"a asked if there was any pro-
Brown Of Vermont declared af-
m.tiye action unnecessary, as the
IN lay entirely in the hands of
state committee. Chairman
a sustained this point. = appeal
'sn ne chairs decision, " shouted
,,.u. declaring it was plain there
n a purpose to head of the pro-
against Guffey.
Il this juncture a motion carried
D into executive session and the
a we're closed The Pennsylvania
ii was plunged into immedlatelg
.Drssentatiye Palmer, who Is con-
ing GuHey's seat, was present,
idlng Utah's proxy. Chairman
III apparently had the backing Of
the old lin" Democrats in maxi
bis ruling.
Woodrow Wilson arrived to-day,
set about to prepare statement
planning his letter to A. Fl. Joline
ssal years ago, suggesting that
he means be devised to BET rid Of
gan8 The Committee late this
nOon will hear representatives
he various cities bidding for the
Vsntion. Baltimores chances are
to be increasing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
BOND TRUSTEES MEET TODAY

The Board Of Trustees, City Of
Lakeland. met Monday morning, Jam
uary sth, Messrs. Memmlnger. Bas-
sett and Murrell present. On motion
being duly made and passed AIr 9.
.G Memminger was elected Chairman,
Mr. H D. Bassett vice-chairman and
Mr. G b Murrell Secretary
The Board was formally organized,
matters Of Importance discussed and
steps win BE taken towards The Isl
suance Of the bonds soon as prae
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
FINANCIAL FACTS
ABOUT FLORIDA
TREASURER KNOTT'S REPORT
SHOWS GREAT INCREASE IN
STATES BUSINESS

Tallahassee. jan 6,-State Treas
urer Knott has just published his
financial report for the fiscal year
ending December 81, 1911 as re-
quired by Section 126 of the General
Statutes. This report will be Of in
terest to all citizens of the State who
keep posted on the States affairs, and
especially its financial condition.
The increase in receipts and bal
ances on hand show that the business
Of the State is steadily on the In
crease. The receipts from General
Revenue for the year were over one
million dollars and the total receipts
from all sources during the year, not
including the balances on hand at the
beginning Of the year amounted to
$S,141,s15.56. This is the largest
shown by any report ever issued from
the State Treasury.
One source of receipts that has
given good account Of itself during
I'the year is the sale Of fertilizer and
feed stamps. From these two ac-
counts came over s71. 100000. From
the Insurance Companies licensed to
do business in the State was derived
a revenue Of over s181, 100000. The
Insurance Companies are under the
direction Of the State Treasurer, he
being ex-officio chairman Of the
Board of Insurance Commissioners.
From the Automobile and Chauffeur
taxes the State derived in round num-
bers $4,000 last year. From the hire
or State con victs was received $S12.-
95S.O1.
The present rate Of taxation for
State purposes is q IL mills on the
dollar, distributed as follows; PEN
sions 4 mills, General Revenue 2
mills. Constitutional School tax
mill State Board Of Health IL mill.
The Pension tax is the largest single
item Of receipts amounting to $7O3.-
1920.
The State had on hand in the
Treasury at the close Of business De-
cember 81, 1911, $685. ,44O.3s, more
than enough to take up the entire
State debt which the State really
owes to itself, the bonds being held
by the State School Fund.
The amount OF money on hand
in the State Treasury over and above
actual necessary amounts for meet
Ing current expenses never lies idle.
It is deposited in the banks through
out the State and draws interest. The
banks secure the State against loss
by placing with the State Treasurer
bonds for more than sufficient to
cover the amount on deposit. The
State derived IN interest on its de-
posits last year s16,643.33
The State Treasurer's ONCE Is run
on highly systemitized basis, COM
plete records and vouchers Of the
minutest transaction being kept. The
motto Of the Office is: Always the
highest possible plane Of efficiency.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
THE THIEF


i Greatest event Of the present
'lleal season is the forthcoming
'alee IN this city at popular
Of the New York Lyeeum
er sensation "The Thief that
.'sriul play by Bernstein which
Z all Europe and held ali Amer
i rs gripping appeal "The
touches the deepest wells 81
= emotion with a story as in
ana interesting as it Is power
-na overwhelming. AZ conpell.
I i is truthful
0nan is 80 deeply in love with
us0and that. to please his eye
ZONES thief, stealing ths
with which Size buys eiothet
uake herself attractive. The
wherein She is forced to 81
LOT her costly wardrobe hat
the history Of che stage
sA'elled 81 even eauaied IL Is.
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
TIN SOLDIERS FIGHT
in SOUTH AMERICA
Battle Fought in Dime Revolution,
But It Does Not Appear Any
body Was Hurt.
(By Associated Press.)

GuayaquiI, Ecuador, Jan. S.-A
clash occurred between two opposing
armies near Huigra, the force Of Gen.
eral Blasta, who has the sapport Of
the inhabitants Of Quito, against
General Alfaro, who has assumed the
presidency. The forces retired after
brief skirmish. A United States
gunboat arrived yesterday from
Panama.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
EEIVING MANY COMPLIMENTS

Lakeland girl, representing the
school Of that city. won one Of
gold medals for the best recita-
given at the convention Of the
Fida Educational Association in
Onville. Miss Beulah Hooks il
wing many compliments On her
Editorial in Tampa Tri-
be-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
YOUTH RUNS AlEUCK;
KILLS MOTHER AND SELF
(By Associated Press.

Milford, Mass. Jan. S.-Clare L.
Racine, aged seventeen, killed his
pother with a butcher knife He
then Set IRE to the house, and fatally
stabbed himself. The blaze was ex-
tfnmished. The boy is believed to
have been temporarily insane.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
THIS DAY ANDY
WHIPPED BRITISHERS
Today is Anniversary Of the Battle Of
New Orleans, and Is Being OBJ
served In That City
CIV Associated Press. )

New Orleans La. Jan. S-Louis-
lana is celebrating jackson Day,
the anniversary Of the battle Of New
Orleans, when Andrew Jackson whip
ped the British There are many
public exercises and business Is sus-
pended Throughout the south pat
elaife ffe sfn observing W
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
COLD WEATHER IN
SOUTHERN STATES
sleet and Snow, Prevailing in Ala
bama, Georgia, Mississippi
and Tennessee.
(By Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca. Jan. S--A sleet ana
rain storm prevails in Alabama,
Georgia. Mississippi and western
Tennessee. The storm has greatly
hindered railroads and demoralizea
wire service. The prediction Ct cold
her means worse conditions
see WiiI ene tiie WIfsF eass.le &
- hs oaada
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
SUPREME COURT ADJ0URNs
FOR FUNERAL or MRS DAY
lBy AasoeIated Preas )

Washington Z o. Jan 8.The
supreme Court adjourned Immediate
II after ife meeting. because @ tae
feneeal at Canton ohlo IS As.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
DlERS IN COURT TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE LYNCHING
lBy Assoclated &c. }

Aslby N. G., Jan. ga company
nilitiamen is on duty at the court
N here during the trial of two
Eoes for murder, to prevent a pos
s Iynching.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
FATHER EIECTROCUTED FOR
MURDER OF DAUGHTER
(By Associated Press. ]

ozsining, n. r. Jan. s.-Philip
aangano was electrocutsd in prison
this morning for the murder Of bis
own daughter, who had refused to
live with him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
AEENCE FOR RTCHEs0N
IN WEEK Oh TWO.
lBy Assoclated 80. J

'''1on' Mass, Jan. s.As Richie
vas about to Be taken from Jail
e superior Court to plead guilty
7 1afuering Avis Linneli, the iailers
.aea counsel that he could not be
Eng and the matter was post
rs until Tuesday. Sentence is
expected to be pronounced for a
or two.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
lRY Associated Press. J

Washington, D. G., Jan. SBry-
& appeal in the Alabama case was
|lsated SO to 10, indicating that
'aeY viii be retained.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-08
NO TROUBLE 10 COOL
OFF IN MAINE
(By AssooIated Press. }

Augusta. Maine, Jan. S.-Ther-
mometer registered rs below here
and sS below at East Withrop.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
RUNAWAY SCARE IN ALLENDALE
Six.Year-Old Lad Saves Himself by
Rare Presence of Mind.

Allendale, April 29.-What might
have proved a very serious accident
occurred in Allendale yesterday
morning when the 6-year-old son of
Mr.. T. o. Sanders was left waiting
in a buggy outside the postofice by
the negro driver. The horse becom-
ing frightened dashed off with the
little boy, the sole occupant of the
buggy. Many tried to stop the ami
NAL, but without avail. 1t ran for
about seven blocks, turing four cor
ners. The little fellow managed to
keep in the buggy before the last
corner was turned, seeming to real
ize that being saved depended on his
own efforts, and with rare presence
of mind in one so young, he climbed
over the back of the buggy and
jumped to the ground. His escape
without injury seemed almost mirac-
ulous. 1t was an anxious time for
those who witnessed the runaway.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

hardt entered and, approaching him,
asked: Are you heeled?'
For heavens sake rejoined
Peasley, are you always spelling for
a fght?'
Yes, cried Barnhardt, and with
out further notice fired his revolver.
The ball passed through Peasley's
heart. Seeing that he had inflicted
a fatal wound, Barnhardt fed to the
Washroom, closing the windowed
door after him. Peasley rose and
staggered to the door. Thrusting his
pistol through the sash, he fired and
killed Barnhardt instantly. Falling
back in the arms of his friends, they
laid him upon a billiard table.
is Barnhardt dead?' he whis-
pered, as life was ebbing.
He is,' was the answer given by
half dozen sorrowing friends.
1T is we'll. Pull my boots off
and send for Brother Andy and with
these words on his lips he expired" 3"
-Vigilante Days and Ways.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and
at Other Points.

DIR. J. ]. Cleckley spent last
Friday in Columbia.
Mr.. A. D. Williams, of the Olar
section, was in the city Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. L, B. Fowler spent
Sunday in Rowesville with friends.
Mrs. J. w. Barr left last Friday
for Greenwood for visit to friends.
MIR. J. F. Kearse, Jr., of the
Ehrhardt section, was in the city
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. ]. S. Brooker
spent last Friday and Saturday in
Charleston.
Mrs. Havelock Eaves, of Or
angeburg, spent several days in the
city last week with relatives.
Mrs. J. D. O'Hearn, of Lakeland
Fla, is spending some time in the
city with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Jennings.
Miss Carrie Lee Bradley spent
from Friday to Sunday with her par
ents in Orangeburg. Mr.. Bradley and
family have recently moved from
Baldoc to Orangeburg.
Mrs. A. A. Zeigler, who has
been in bad health for some time,
was operated on in Columbia last
Friday. Her many friends will be
glad to know that she is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Blount, who
have been residents of Bamberg for
several years past, left last week for
Fernandira, Fla, where they will
live in future. They have many
friends here who regret their depart
ure, but who wish them happiness
and prosperity in their new home.
-Superintendent E. P. Allen,
Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh, Misses
Hattie Newsom, Stella Hair, Mary
Lay, Ollie Lee Dobson, Louise Mar
tin, Mabel Weber, May Zeigler, and
Gertrude Dibble, all teachers in the
graded school of this city, attended
the meeting of the State Teachers
Association in Charleston last Fri
day and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Brabham
and children, of Raleigh, N. c., ar
rived in the city last Friday for a
visit to relatives. Mrs. Brabham and
the children will be here for some
weeks, but Mr.. Brabham returned to
Raleigh Monday afternoon. Mr..
Brabham's very many friends were
delighted to see him again and to
know that, he is getting along nicely
in his work.