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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-07

OF Cashier King of the Bank OF
Crescent City an investigation was
set in motion through the mails and
ty wire, and it was learned last week
that there was no such company in
existence as the American Concrete
Steel Railway Tie Company: that
a company of similar name was once
incorporated in Arizona by this
same young man, Marshall, which
Was later organized in Birmingham.
Ala; that Marshall was its presi-
dent; that it was a fake and that
Marshall was apprehended BY the
United States government for swind-
ling operations carried on through
the mails; that he was permitted his
liberty on bonds in sum Of $4,000
and that he bolted-jumped his
bonds and was a fugitive from JUS
tice while doing the financial ana
social act in Crescent City. Fla.
OF the amount paid to these men
here, they had at the reception OF
this news a balance of something ov-
er $4,000 in the local bank; knowing
at least two fellow citizens who had
been swindled Of good. hard earned
money, Cashier King Immediately
notified them both to come to. the
bank: but one OF these gentlemen re-
sponded; he was told the train and
HI Immediately went to Palatka and
garnisheed the above balance. the
garnishment papers being served or
the bank next day by Sheriff Ken
nerly; thus. and due to the financial
irtuition of Cashier King. one man
and probably the one who was stunt
for the largest amount, stands
chance of getting large part Of hi
money back; the others will pu
down the amount of their losses t.
the account of Experience.
On Monday of last week Marshal
and COzart went TO DeLand; the.
we're operating in the college city a
tie time Of the clOudburst; Sherii
Kenncrly had them located and wa
waiting for a warrant from the U
s. Marshal at birmingham, an
which arrived on Saturday evening
by that time they were gone
skipped, vamoosed. They got thei
tip from one of the local losers VIII
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-07
had apartments at the Hotel d.

had apartments at the Hotel de
Grove Hall. The former once lived
near Seville where his father was
shot full of holes by an enemy he
was trying to get but who instead
got him. That was % or more years
ago. but the standing of the father
made it easy for our young bond sell
Ter to gain entrance to society. and
many old friends of the family
,ouched for him, thus making his
game easier In the playing.
1t is estimated that here and a,
Seville these men sold something
Ike $4,000 in the bonds Of their
company" for the most Of which
they were paid cash
Through the energy and foresight
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-07

The first moving picture show ev-
er put on. that asked for public pa
tronage was at the Cotton State En-
position held in Atlanta, In 1898.
The people looked upon it as fake
and refused to patronize it. The
doors were finally thrown open to
the public and an announcement
made that admission would be free
and all who visited it and thought
il worth the money might leave ,.
cents at the ticket box when coming
cut.
i'm THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, POLK COtN
TY, FLORIDA.--lN CHANCERf
W. S. Preston VS.. Frank w. Pay"
and Mary w. Page. Bill to Re-
move Cloud from Title.
1t appearing Ly the affidavit Of the
complaint in the above stated cause
that Frank W. Pag, and Mary W.
Page. the defendants named in the
bill OF complaint, are nOn-residents
of the State of Florida, residing In
the United States and in the State
Of New York and as complainant Is
informed at Rochester in said State.
That there is no person within the
State of Florida. the service of a SUBJ
pocna upon whom would bind said
defendants and that the said defend
ants are over the age of twenty -One
years; il is therefore Oideled that
said nonresident defendants be and
they are hereby required to appear
to the bill of complaint filed in said
cause on or before Monday, the 9Th
day Of January, A. d. 1913, other
wise the allegations of said bill will
be taken as confessed by said de
PENDANT.
1t is further ordered that this or
der be published once a week for fiv'
consecutive weeks in the Lakelan,
Telegram, a newspaper published II
said county and State.
This 9th day of November. A. d
1912.
A. B. FERGUSON,
ClerkC ircuit Court.
IN S. PRESTON,
Solicitor for Complainant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-07

IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COURT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
POLK COUNTY-IN CHANCERY.
j. II. Hempel vs.. Peacock, Hunt &
West Company, a Corporation I'm
der the Laws of Florida. and w.
H. Overrocker.
II appearing by the affidavit Of E.
Tucker, Sr.. in the above stated
cause that Peacock, Hunt & West
Company. a corporation under the
laws of the State OF Florida, who IL
nonresident OF the State Of Flor
ida, and w. H. Overrocker, who has
been absent for more than sixty days
last past, the defendants named In
the bill of complaint.
That there is no person within the
State Of Florida, the service of q sub
poena upon whom would bind said
defendants, and that the said de-
PENDANTS are over the age of twenty
one years; it is therefore ordered
that said defendants be and are
hereby required to appear to the bill
OF complaint filed in said cause on
or before Monday. the 9th day OF
January. 1913, otherwise the allie
cations of said bill will be taken as
confessed by said defendants.
It is further ordered that said or.
der be published once a week for five
CT nsecutive weeks in the Lakeland
Evening Telegram, newspaper
published in said county and State
This 9Th day of December, A. d
1912.
A. B. FERGUSON,
Clerk Circuit Court.
TUCKER 4 TUCKER,
Solicitors Cor Complainant.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-21
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WOMEN ON THE JOB

The men who stood upon the
platform and talked to thousands
of voters in the recent California
campaign were all impressed by
one fact, the superior alefness
and swiftness of the feminine
brain in following their argu-
mehts and grasping their points.
While male voters were ponder
ing, female voters were flashing
sympathy or frowning disap-
proval and it was the hands Of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-21

women that rose first in applause
every time.
And those California women
did enjoy their newly acquired
right to listen, to cheer, to dis
sent and to vote. No man who
talked to them ever thought for
a moment that those women
ought to be at home darning
stockings. They were there to
do their part in running their
country,s affairs. They looked
perfectly competent for the job,
too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
METH0D|STS WILL MEET IN NASHVILLE Centennial of Formal Or. ganizatiOn in State to
 Be Celebrated

Nashville. october tSpecial.) )-Cele- brating the centennial of the formal or gangation of Methodism in Tennessee, the Tennessee annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, will hold it's one hundredth meeting at Me kendree church here october 9-1f. The conference was organized at Fountain Head church on November IT, 1872, and representatives of that historic old church will be present at the celebration.
 A feature of the conference will be the dedication Of the new McKendree church building the fifth that that congregation has had in Nashville.
 The new building. which will be for mally dedicated by Bishops floss and Denny. stands on the site of the structure that was burned on July 1, 1905, and is situated on the most prominent retail street in the city. The, church is the oldest in Nashville.
 Felix R. Hill, Shreveport, La. great gieat-grandson of James Robertson, the founder of, Nashville, and a member of the First Methodist church here. will attend the conference and will deliver one of the principal addresses, discussing the heroes of the laity in the early days of Tennessee Methodism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
BURNETT FIGHT
 IS ORGANIZED The Seventh District Execu- tive Committee Met
 Here Yesterday

The executive committee of the Seventh congressional district met in Birmingham yesterday and appointed a campaign committee to take charge of the fight in which Congressman John L. Burnett is at the present time en- gagged.
 Those present were O. R. Hood of Etowah, chairman; l.. L. Herzberg os Etowah, Gardner Green of St. Clair, Dr. e. c. Brown of St Clair, J. C. Cole man of Marshall, William Siglin of |Cherokee, O. S. Roden of Cullman and w. P. Lay of Etowah
 The campaign committee follows Judge Herzberg of Etowah, chairman S J. Griffin of Cullman, A. NJ. Espey of Marshall,- Hugh Reed of Cherokee. c C. Brown of St. Clair, and w. P. Lay of Etowah.
 Senator Johnston, Judge John C. Pugh and other prominent people oi Birmingham attended the meeting ana offered their services in the making oi speeches in the interest of Congress- man Burnett,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
HAVE ALL DATA 0N VANHOOSE CANAL Inspector Craighill Will Be Here Soon to Exam
 inc Data

J. T. Slater has completed gathering large amount of data for the special committee of the Chamber of Commerce on the vanHoose canal proposition This committee is composed of J. A. Van- Hoose and T. A. Weller and the two men are working daily, getting things into shape before bringing matters before the authorities.
 On a recent trip along the proposed route of the canal from Birmingham to the gulf. via Bessemer and Tuscaloosa. Mir Weller took number of pictures of the waterways which will no doubt be of great value to the engineers who are looking over the proposition. The pic lures show the width of the streams and the high bluffs on each bank. making an excellent natural foundation for canal,
 It is very probable that M. P. Craig hill. the United States inspector at Tus- caloosa, who is in charge of the canal proposition, will be invited to Birming- ham in the near future and the infor- nation compiled by MT. Slatter submitted to him. The local committee is stilI at work getting more information and in- tends to have the matter complete before taking the next step.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
MONTGOMERY WILL
 BID FOR EXPOSITION
Citizens Will Hold a Mass
 Meeting Shortly
IDEA GAINS STEADILY
Centennial Committee Will Meet Octo- Der 23 at Montgomery State Fair. Probably Strongest Bidder
 Will Be Birmingham

Montgomery. october Especial )-The
 Business Mems league of Montgomery
 will call mass meeting of the citizens or the county within the next few days
 for the purpose ofSeonsidering means to put before the centennial committee of the Alabama Centennial and International exposition when 1t meets here on october 2S. Montgomerys claims for the expos- tion.
 The Business Mems league is heartily in favor of the exposition and every eff fort will be made to secure the centennial celebration for Montgomery "A great. big idea was the manner in which the
 exposition was characterized, and the league believes that nothing should pre- vent the holding of the celebration.
 The centennial committee will meet in
 Montgomery on October 23, during the state fair here, and it is expected that there will be a large representation of the committee present. It is certain that Birmingham, Mobile Huntsville and other places will send delegations to the com mittee meeting 10 ask for the exposi- tion, and Montgomery is also determined to be represented at the meeting with a strong delegation from the Business Mems league.
 The exposition idea has gained steadily
 in favor during the past five or six weeks and pr. Thomas M. Owen, the chairman of the centennial committee, announces that he has received enthusiastic let ters advocating the holding of the ex- position from all sections of the state Probably the strongest bidder for the exposition when the committee meets in Montgomery will be Birmingham. The Chamber of Commerce of that city has indicated in no uncertain terms it's strong determination to secure the exposition for Birmingham and other interests of that city have also declared heartily in favor of holding the big centennial celebration there.
 The mass meeting that will be held in Montgomery promises to be one of the largest held in the city in several years and every indication points to the fact that steps will be taken at that meet ing looking to the inauguration of strong movement to secure the Alabama Centennial in 1919 for Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, October 4.-G D. m)--The trough like depression over the Missis- sippi river on Thursdays map has filled in and the pressure is now high over the entire country east of the Mississippi. It has caused a change to fair warmer throughout the north and central sections but in the gulf states rains have con- tinued because of the proximity of the low pressure area over the eastern gulf.
 West of the Mississippi an extensive de- pression of considerable force has moved
 down from Canada and is now central over Utah. It has caused general rain west of the Rockies and a moderate rise in temperature from the Rockies to the Mississippi. Over the intermountain pla-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
5000 VISITORS AT JASPER FAIR FRIDAY Exhibition Meeting With Greater Success Than
 Anticipated

Jasper, october l. - Special 1.-The Walker county fair is meeting with greater success than was anticipated by the management There was about 2000 visitors yesterday, and today be- ing school day, the crowd will total 5000. Interest and life is maintained throughout the day until late at night
 The country people and from the oth- CT towns in the county are making use of the opportunity to see what their fellows have done during the year. The exhibits as whole have received much praise from all who are able to judge of their merits. Capt. Reuben F. Kolh was here yesterday and stated that they were as good as he had seen in had made it his business to visit all the county fairs. He spoke for about 30 minutes to the farmers and visitors at the fair grounds.
 A splendid floral parade was made up by the ladies of Jasper and after having paraded a large part of the town 1t was led to the fair grounds and shown the race track As many as could decorate their buggies were in this parade and the whole affair was very pretty pageant.
 The races are being hotly contested ev- cry afternoon, all entries except one are from Walker county. No single horse has been able to win all the honors
 First prizes for the best exhibits thus far awarded are as follows: Cattle. best 2-year-od bull, Jersey, J. Mont Jones; l. year-old calf J. w. ORear; 1-year-old heifer, Durant Ellis; milch COW. R. B. Day. Swine, 2-year-od boar. ando- year. old sows and SOW and pigs. G. D. O'Rear; 1-year-old boar, J. W. Hyche; best litter of pigs. l.. D. Shubert
 The following were the winners of the first prizes for the best poultry Barred Plymouth Rock, D. B. Louise; Silver Lace Wyandotte. P. M. Long; Buff Wyandotte J. H. Hummel; Rhode Island Reds. w Ed Hall: White Orpingtons, W. l. Finch Buff Orpingtons, Alvin Douglass White Leghorns, Frank Sherer; Brown Leg. horns; J. A. Hummer. Mrs R. 0. Gran ford won the first prize for the best tur. keys and c. E. Moss first prize for In, dian Runner ducks; Tommie Lou and Rosaedward Hall, first prize on Bantams The premiums on the best agricultura products were awarded as follows: Bes farm display, J. R. Kllgore: best cot ton on stalk, Clyde Sherer; best corn or ear, Lala Sartain. best corn club exhibit Gayosa Corn club; best home raised haS exhibit, ]. w. Hyche; best oats, l. R Laird; best sweet and Irish potatoes John Welsch. best peanuts. l.. D. Shu. bert best peas. ]. l.. Gray; best ribbor cane, James Sherer; best canned fruits and vegetab bes, Gayosa Tomato club. The exhibits of the canning clubs are very fine and admired by all who saw them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
FURNACES FORGED ID REFUSE ORDERS Labor Problem Becomes
 Serious in Gadsden BUILDING IS BRISK Former Sheriff Assaulted at Circus Grounds-Attalla After Laundry.
 No Court Monday-Circus
 Horse Is Killed

Gadsden. October 4.-tSpecial,) )-F'o1 the first time in several years local furnaces are refusing to fill orders for spot pig iron at sf4 a ton. More labor is needed in the district and few workmen are receiving less than $l5f day. Activities in building lines are brisk Scouts have been sent out after laborers for importa ton to Gadsden.
 Sheriff Attacked
 Former Sheriff B. NJ Pike was as- saulted yesterday evening at the cir GUS grounds as the crowds were leay- ing the big tent. Mir. Pike said the as sault was unprovoked and he does not know the identity of his assailants
 Attalla After Laundry
 Attalla business men are trying to secure a steam laundry from Hunts vile. Previously all laundry from this point has gone to Birmingham. An -ef- fort will be made to establish agencies in towns along the Alabama Greai Southern.
 No Court on Monday
 Because Solicitor l.. B. Rainey is busy with the grand jury. Judge l.. l.. Herz- berg will not hold the regular terhl of county court next Monday.
 Circus Horse Killed
 One of the draft horses of Ringing Brothers was struck and killed by a Louisville and Nashville train last night at the Twelfth street crossing.
 "Moosevelts" Select Cogswell
 Bull moose men of the Seventh dis trict assembled at Attalla at o'clock this afternoon to select a successo, to Amos F. Goodhue, who withdrew from the race for Congress on account of his health. Sumter Cogswell, prom inent business man of Fell City in St Clair county, was the chioce of the con vention. An active campaign will be waged, and an address will be deliv cred here Saturday by M. w. Howard oi Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
VICE CRUSADE IN CHICAGO
 TAKES STARTLING TURN

Chicago, October 4.-The crusade against vice today took a startling turn when at the request of States Attorney Wayman, Judge Moran of the munich pal court issued subpoenas duces tecum for the production of the key to the re- port of the vice commission which was made public about two years ago. The key has since remained in the archives of the commission.
 When the report was published it contained much information of start ling nature regarding vice conditions. Many inmates and resort keepers fur nished most of this information and their identities were concealed by the use of numerals instead of names.
 To have the benefit of this informa- tion the subpoenas were issued against Dean Walter T. Sumner of St. Peter and St. Paul cathedral and Edwin w. Sims, former United States district attorney here. Mir. Sims was secretary of the commission.
 In response to the subpoena MT Sims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
TRAVELLERS CONFER
 WITH SELMA LODGE

Selma, October i,-tSpecial)-Ed F. Nal lory of New York, supreme travelling representative; A. Jax Davis of Birming- ham. supreme grand secretary: Past Su- preme Councillor Johnson of Birmingham
 and other distinguished officials of the United Commercial Travellers, reached Sel. ma this afternoon and conferred with the members of Selma lodge, No. 2S2, at special meeting held tonight. The dis tinguished officials will remain in Selma Saturday as guests of the local lodge and attend the regular meeting, which will
 be held Saturday night The members of the local lodge tonight planned sev- el-,l events for the enjoyment of theil guests tomorrow and tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05

appeared in Judge Moran's court and made vigorous effort to prevent the production of the vice report key. He explained that when the commission dis. banded in 1910 the key, which virtually is a directory of all the owners, keepers, disorderly hotels and their inmates in the city, was placed in the hands of a com. mittee of five of which he is d member. The information, he said, was not ob. tained for the purpose of prosecution, but was the result of private investigation. and given in the belief that the commit. tee would not divulge names It hnai-t was agreed that Mir Sims should speak to the other members of his committee to see if they are willing the key should be turned over to the prosecutors office.
 "rhe evidence is in excess, and we have a right to use it as long as the de : fendants don't have to take the stand against themselves" Assistant States At- torney Arnold said. We want to use in all the cases where it will be admissible as evidence
 Judge Moran continued the case Mon day. when, if the commission still is de- termined not to release the key, legal ar- guments would have to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05
THE NORWOODL|NE EXTENSION DENIED Action RecOnsidered and Will Be Taken Up Again
 This Morning

The city commissioners yesterday de- nied a petition of property owners be- tween Thirty-second street and Thirty sixth street. Norwood to allow the Br- mingham Railway. Light and Power con- pany a double track franchise over tho four blocks in question. A meeting to reconsider the action will be held today.
 These people want a street car lino and the company is willing to build . single track at once, but desire a double track right of way because traffic, may justify it sooner or later The oommis- sioners wanted the company 10 promise to make use of the franchise within cer- tain time but the company officials could not see the problem in that light. The company has now a double track fran chise to the present terminus and an- nounced that double track franchise for the other four blocks was necessary to get the single track. The railway offi- cials told the commissioners they would pay 5000 for paving the space for a double track. which wouldN have to be taken up when the work on q double track was performed. Commissioners Weath- erly and Lane voted no, however, while President Exum voted yes.
 The request of the company was sup ported by unanimous petition of prop erty owners along the strip involved. The commissioners were appealed Co after the meeting by I. C. Beatty of the Birnling- ham Realty company He told the com missioners that the people were entitled to a car line. The commissioners seemed to be impressed with the views given by MT. Beatty and the viewpoint held pre- viously by President Exum. so they con ferred over it. Eventually. it was an- further attention this morning at q, spe-. cial meeting