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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16

upon them that they may have a
victorious wrestle with the mon
ster.
The program was fine. Miss
Leila Andrews. gave in her gra-
phic way, that touching reading,
Pledge With Wine" that fairly
makes ones blood run cold as the
beautiful bride refuses to drink
in wine her toast to the wedding
guests, but instead, pictures the
lonely grave of a lovely brother
brought to an untimely death by
the wine cup. Yes she pictured
him as Genius in ruins" How
many of us know such graves?
Miss Jeanette Burns, in her
usual effective way, gave The
Moneyless Man"
Miss Ruth Wylie's reading on
"Kress Kringle" gave a hopeful
termination of a life redeemed
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16
w. G. T. y.
THE DUE TEA

This is the Red Letter Day of
the local Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Uniou. One would not
have needed any argument to
prove this had he taken cogniz-
ance of the more than eighty
earnest women who wendell their
way to the home of the President,
on Thursday afternoon last week
carrying not only their one dollar
dues, but many bore free will
offering besides. The women full
ly realize that it is their citadel
that is being threatened with des-
truction by thel liquor traffic and
God has poured out His Spirit
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16
NOT FIT FOR LADIES

Public sentiment should be against it,
and we believe it is, there can be no
reason why ladies should have to suf-
fer with headache and neuralgia, especi-
ally wheu Hunts Lightning Oil gives
such prompt relief. 1t is simply a
question of getting the ladies to try it.
All druggist sell Hunts Lightning Or
in 25c and Soc bottles.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16

Poor appetite is sure sign of impaired
digestion. A few doses of Chambe,-
lain's Stomach and liver Tablets will
strengthen your digestion and improve
your appetite. Thousands have been
benefited by taking these Tablets.
Sold by all dealers.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16
PRESCOTT CAMP NO 10

M. w. of A. meets the End n
Friday nights in each month a
w. Hall.
E. j. Hamilton u,
T. F. Dig 3
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16

Hundreds of distinctly new and seasonable
fabrics, patterns and colors appropriate for
Spring and Summer wear for Men and Young
Men; there are browns, grays, blues and tan
mixtures, plain colors, stripes and numbers OF
fine fast color blue serges. Smart, distinct
i've models, thoroughly we'll tailored and fin
ished; every suit worth from SIS to $40.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1913-05-16
Ok Will Buy 20, Y and 81
VIU. SPRING SUITS 4

Including almost every one of the seas,,,
biggest hits, pencil stripes, hairlines cb.d
lines, checks, plaids, plain grays, gray MY
lures, brown mixtures, blue mixtures. ba
serges in a most remarkable assortment asa
made up in wonderfully smart, soft rolina|
English cut coats with Patch Pockets, and H
course, flat lapel. conservative models, if ysJ
prefer them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
THIS LADY WAS SOME FIGHTER

Last Friday evening Deputy Sher-
III James Alderman went out about a
mile north OF the city with an auto
and brought in one Beebc Flowers,
but not without a svere struggle
with the bclligerent woman. When
Jim arrived in town his clothing and
general appearance might have led
to the suggestion that he had been
through thrcshing machine. His
tattered clothing was we'll bespat-
tered with blood The auto came in
for its share Of rough handling, the
reflector and lights being demol-
ished, Charged with profane and
obscene language, the prisoner was
given $25 and costs, or two months,
by Judge lemming. Sentence was
finally suspended upon the prison.
er's promise to leave town Fort
Pierce News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
WASHER GOT HIS DESERTS

st. Augustone, Sept. 6-One hun
dred dollars and costs, or sixty days
in JAIL was the sentence handed R.
I. Dubberly, young railroad tele-
graph operator, in city court this
morning on the charge of using pro-
fame language and of disorderly con-
duct. The specific cause Of the
charge was Dubberly's accosting two
ladies on st. George street last night
and tagging after them to their
homes. Such otfenses are rare in st.
Augustine and Judge Goode has be-
fore shown his impatience with such
conduct. Dubberly appeared in
court, Immediately dressed, and
pleaded guilty, stating that the last
he knew he was in a saloon drink
ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
PREPARING FOR NATIONAL
U. C. v. REUNION IN JAX

Jacksonville, Sept. 6-The general
committee in charge of the arrange
ments for the U. G.. V. reunion in
this city next April, has been busy
for some time. The war depart
ment has been asked to furnish tents
for the veterans and to send regi-
ment of cavalry here. Tn answer to
the request the committee was In
formed that the department could
see no reasons why the request
should not be complied with. The
navy department has also been asked
to send fleet Of small fighting craft
here during the week Of the reunion.
The secretary notified the committee
that at present there was no reason
why the fleet could not assemble
here for the entertainment Of the
veterans. Chairman William Foor
will attend the G. A. r. reunion at
' ldtl oIl tnc ibth vi tht
month for the purpose of getting in
formation as to the proper handling
Of old soldiers. He will arrange for
the purchase of the blankets used
there this month. Cooking uten-
sils which will be used there, such
as ranges, etc.. will also be pur-
chased for use here. The commit
tee has already secured the big cir
Gus tent used In Chattanooga. This
tent will be pitched here thirty
days before the reunion and a dane
ing floor will be laid In Il. The
tent will accommodate 5000 people.
1t will be used for meetings In the
daytime and for dances at night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
HONEST DOG RETURNS
POCKETB0oK

Waycross, Ga Sept. 6.-MOses
Wright, colored, owes to the pointer
dog of r. B. Zachary, furniture
dealer of Waycross the recovery Of
a pocketbook contai, ing nearly forty
dollars in bills and silver. Wright
lost the pocketbook in an alley back
of Zackary's home, and the dog,
finding it, picked 1t up and ran
about the yard, playing with 1t al
most like cat would play with .
rat, Mr.. Zachary saw the dogs an
tics and called to him to drop the
thing" But the dog didn't-he
just walked over to Mr.. Zachary and
practically handed him the pocket
book. Cards and letter in the
pocketbook identified the owner and
the money was returned. The negro
bought the dog the best steak he
could find in the city as reward.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
JAPANESE DIRECTOR
IS ASsASS|NATED
Excitement Is Intense Over Act of
Unknown Murderers; Drastic
Action Demanded
(By Associated Press. }

Toxic, Sept. 6.-Montiaro Abe,
director of the political bureau OF
the japanese foreign Office, died to-
day, a victim of unidentified assas-
sins. Excitement is intense here.
AS a sequel to the reported massacre
Of Japanese and insult to the Japa-
nese flag at Nanking, there is clam
or for drastic action against China
similar to the recent noise against
America. The motive for the asssssi-
nation of Abe may have originated
in resentment at the policy Of the
foreign Office In either or both OF
these matters, foreign Office officials
having urged and adhered to a poll
icy OF calmness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
THAW'S CASE
GROWS MORE
COMPLEX DAILY
THAW BLOCKED HIS DEPORTA.
TION; NEXT MOVE WILL PROB
ABLY BE FOR BOND
He Will Be Brought Into Court on
Sept. Is; Meantime He's
Still in Jail
(By Associate Press. !

Coaticook, Sept. 6 6.-As the mat
ter now stands. Harry Thaw's case
is more snarlCd up than at any time
since his escape. lis appeal to the
minister automatically stayed the
proceedings after he had been or
drred dcportcd on two counts. The
restraining order on the writ Of
habeaS corpus obtained in Montreal
followed. The matter is now so
complex as to make il forecast I'M
possible. 1T is thought that the
next move of Thaw's attorneys will
be made for an application for bond.
Thaw remains in the immigration
detention quarters.
Thaw's attorneys late yesterday
secured a writ OF habcas corpus and
prohibition, which blocks his de-
rortation. Thaw will be produced
before the full kings bench on the
morning of Sept. Is.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
SIX MILLIONS IS
LOSS BY FIRE
ATH0T SPRINGS
5000 PERSONS ARE HOMELESS
AS RESULT OF DISASTROUS
FIRE YESTERDAY
The City Will Be in Darkness for
Six Months; Two Companies
Guard the City
(By Associated Press. }

Hot Springs, Ark. Sept. g.
Governor Hays is personally direct
ing the relief work as result Of
the fire which last night laid waste
properties valued at millions of dol
lars in the eastern section of Hot
Springs. Many are homeless. In
der orders of the mayor all saloons
have been closed.
AS yet there are no disorders
though a patrol of 250 citizens We're
sworn in when the flames were at
their height and are still on guard
in the tire-swept area. No definite
figures of the monetary loss are
available.
Shortly after 3 O'Clock yesterday,
starting in a negro cabin. the flames,
which ate their way through an
area ten blocks wide and a mile in
length, destroyed many homes, bust
ness houses, hotels and public build
ings, the latter including the county
court house, school buildings, union
station and railway shops, Moody,
Park and Princess hotels. The free
use of dynamite prevented the
flames from entering the business
section, which were many times
threatened
1t is estimated that 5000 people
are homeless as a result Of the fire.
Mayor McClendon accepted the
governors offer Of two companies of
State militia for guards. Between
fifty and fifty-tiye blocks are fire
swept, the estimated loss being six
millions; $500 people are homeless
and are temporarily encamped at the
State Fair grounds. There is no
danger Of a water famine on account
of numerous springs. The city will
be in darkness for sixty days
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
STREET RAILWAY EN-. ..
PL0YES AT SALT LAKE

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. G.
street railway employees from all sec
tions of the country are gathering
here today for the opening OF their
international convention next Mon
day. Tomorrow the churches will
tend special invitation to the visi-
tors for worship and many amuse-
ments have also been planned for
their amusement. The unsettled
condition Of street railway workers
in Boston, Philadelphia and other
large cities will be discussed at
length. A spirited fight Is promised
at the election of officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
TARIFF BILL
WENTT0S SENATE
EARLY TODAY
NOT THOUGHT A VOTE WILL BE
REACHED BEFORE MON
DAY OR TUESDAY
Countervailing Duty on Wood Pulp
Was Struck Out; Also Features
Against Canada
(By Associate Press

Washington. Sept. g. Democrat
ic leaders today hurried the tariff
bill in To the Senate. Encouraged
by the settlement of all differences
and assured OF the united party
support, with the exception OF Louis
lana. the senators are hopeful of the
Progressive licpub.i ans. Though
eager to reach Il vote before adjourn
mcut toni sht many thouS hi the vote
would not come before Monday or
Tuesday
The senate finance committee to-
day struck out the counter ,aiing
duty on wood pulp proposed by the
tariff bill, and also rcmol ed all re-
talitory features AGAINST Canada.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
FIRST ARREST UNDER
THE BLUE SKY" LAW

f. J. Hyland was arrested here
Sunday by Sheriff Ramsey for vio-
latlon OF the blue sky" law passed
at the last session Of the Legisla-
ture. The arrest was made upon
instruction from Comptroller Knott,
of Tallahassee. Mr.. Hyland repre-
sents an Atlanta trust company, 1t is
understood and was seeking to dis
pose OF some stock in the concern
without proper credentials from the
officials of this State. It Is said. He
was placed under bond In the sum
Of 5000 pending a preliminary hear
ing before County Judge Mason on
Saturday, the 9Th inst. This was the
first arrest made here since the law
became effective. Gainesville Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
TYPOS HOLD TOURNEY

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 6.-The
annual baseball tournament Of the
Union Printers League, composing
teams from New York. Boston,
Washington, Philadelphia, Pitts
burgh, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Indian
apolis, Chicago and st. Paul takes
place here today. Harry Herman,
chairman of the national commission
and owner of the Cincinnati Nation
al League team, Is donor of the
trophy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION

'hereas, a petition signed by a
ber Of the qualified electors of
4 city Of Lakeland has been pre-
ned to the City Council of the
city asking for the calling of an
Lion for the purpose of submit
to the qualified voters of the
city OF Lakeland the question of
lolishing commission form of
jrnment for the city of Lake
end. whereas, the City Council Of
city OF Lakeland did, by a two
Is vote, pass favorably upon the
ion,
tow, therefore, in pursuance of
power vested In me as mayor
pr the charter and ordinances of
said city,
" IT KNOWN that an election
be held in the city of Lakeland
he 8th day of October, A, D.
n, for the acceptance or reject
II commission form of govern
|: for the city of Lakeland and
! .he election of five (5) commits
RS; one to be elected from each
,ctive ward and one from at
}, the said commissioner from at
shall be known as mayor; said
ion to be held in accordance
/ the revised ordinances of the
of lakeland.
o. M. EATON, Mayor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
STORM DAMAGE NOT 50
GREAT AS FIRST THOUGHT
(By Associated Press.)

Raleigh, Sept. 6.-Reports from
practically every city in the storm
swept section of eastern North Caro-
lima. today continued to minimize
previous estimates of the havoc
wrought. The losses, however, are
very heavy The estimated damage
to growing crops alone will probably
be one million dollars. The estab-
lishmcnt of wire communication
with coast points brought the posi-
tive assurance that the island col
onies, for which grave fear was felt,
weathered the storm without any
loss of life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
REAL EoTATE TRANSFERS
reported Daily by Security Ab'
stract and Title Co Barlow
Cenfemher x 1919


J, w. Sample and wife to John
C, Hogin.
Malloy & Miller to John c. Ho-
gin.
Stone & Mann to J. d. Porter.
City of Lakeland to J. E. Bus
sard.
w. J. and Ella Howey to Eliza
beth Hoover.
Florida Development Co. to G.. A.
Stephens.
NJ. +. Hetherington to o. NJ.
Eaton.
MaGEe G. Webb and husband to
Chris. Hanson.
Marcus NJ, Hall ari wife to Iva
s. Bolts.
r. D. Robson 1T Iva Bolts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
MUST CATCH FISH
TO HAVE THEM

Chicago, Sept. 6.-Tall stories
and big strings will not figure in the
annual tournament of the National
Association of Scientific Anglers,
which began here today in the cast
ing lagoon at Washington Park.
Crack fishermen from all over the
country are attending the tourney.
New discoveries in the bait line will
be discussed, but in honest-to- good
ness sincerity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
FAMOUS ARTIST wEDs

New York, Sept s.-N. Leon
Rraeker. the famous illustrator. ard
Miss Mildred Ehrllch. a society belle
Of Atlanta, Ca, were married today
at the Hotel St. Regis. The brides
father is one OF the largest grocers
in the South.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
HEARING FOR
BARNUM

Beacon, n. Y. Howard
", Barnum, the Ike, Id respon-
sihle for the escape OF Harry X.
Thaw from Mattewan asylum for the
criminal insane. comes into court
today for a hearing. Barnum is un-
der 81 .00c bail, keeping OF his coun-
sci. Ferdinand A. Hoyt The grand
Jury is expected to hesin an investi-
cation OF Thaw's escape next Mon
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
FIRE CHIEF TO SEE COUNTRY

New York, Sept. 6.-Many OF the
distinguished fire chiefs from for
eign countries who have been at
tending the international convention
of fire chiefs which closed today, left
for a tour of the leading cities Of
the Crited States before returning
to their homes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
(By Associate Press. !

Beacon, New York, Sept. g.
Mattcwan hospital authorities have
foot section fence with a large gate
at the point where Harry Thaw es-
capped As teams enter first gate
it will be closed, then the inner gate
opened.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
TO RESCUE AMERICANS
At MEXICAN PORTS
Soldiers Will Sail on Transport Next
Monday for This
Purpose
(By Associate Press. !

San Francisco, Sept s.-It was
announced today that a company OF
soldiers would 90 south on the army
transport. Buford. sailing Monday
to rescue Americans stranded at
Mexican ports. An order issued to-
day at western division headquarters
for an armed guard 10 accompany
the boat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
AMERICAN REFUGEES
REACH NEW YORK
There Are Twenty-Five in the Party,
Most of Whom Are Women
and Children

New York, Sept 6.-Twenty-
five Americans, the first refugees to
reach here since the presidents
warning that Americans should leave
Mexico, arrived here yesterday.
They are mostly women and chill
dren. Some said they would return
as soon as conditions become nor
NAL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06

pedient, to determine upon and EN-
ploy persons for various duties and
functions of the said municipality
Provided ever that persons not
elected by the people shall be re-
movable arbitrarily.
Section 5-Elections Generally,
Qualification OF Cotnmis-
sioners
Commissioners shall qualify as
Councilmen do under the present
FORM of government.
Time. Call, and Manner of Holding
Elections shall be held at such
times as are required by laws or
ordinances enacted or ordained, or
to be enacted or ordained; shall be
called by the commission, except in
cases provided otherwise. when oc-
casion exists; shall be held in man
ner to be provided, or to be provided
by the board of commissioners.
Section 6-Initiative, Referendum
and Recall
Initiation or reference of laws or
ordinances shall be preceded by a
petition signed by twenty-five (25)
per centum in number of the elec-
tors who voted at the preceding
election for commissioner-at- large,
and shall be determined by major
ity vote of electors; thereafter law
or nullity, respectively.
commissioners shall be subject to
recall upon affirmative majority vote
Of the qualified electors, preceded by
petition to the governor of the State
of Florida, signed by twenty-five
(25) per centum in number of those
who voted in the preceding cleo
tion for commissioner Large. Up
on receipt of such petition the gov
ernor shall call such election with
in thirty days.
Upon recall the term unexpired
shall be filled in manner provided
generally for elections.
The first twenty five signers Of
petitions of initiation, referendum
or recall, shall give, under oath,
their residence and vocation.
Section ALI Laws and Ordinances
of the City Not Inconsistent
Retained
Laws and ordinances not incon-
sistent with the form of commission
government herein adopted, remain
in full force and effect.
Section 8-Term, Qualifications, and
Compensation of Commissioners
The commissioners shall be elect
ed for two years, shall be qualified
voters Of the city Of Lakeland, and
shall receive compensation in the
sum of one hundred dollars ($100)
per annum, payable quarterly.
Section 9-Time Of Inception
This form of government shall be
in force and effect on January 1,
1914, upon acceptance by the peo-
pie.
MORRIS G.. MUM,
President City Council
II. L. SWATTS, City Clerk.
Approved by me this 9Th day OF
September, A. d. 1913.
o. M. EATON,
Mayor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
SISTER PANKHURSI
COMING TO J.. S. A.
Thinks She Will Start Something
on This Side the Pond
Probably
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Sept. 6.-Mrs. Emme-
line Pankhurst, English militant
suffragette leader, has arranged to
sail for the United States on Oct.
4 according to advices received here.
She will speak in Madison Square
Garden on Oct. 81.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
ction Status Of Corporate
Al Powers

NJ f0WerS
''e adoption of this form of COM
on government shall in no sense
'S'nstrued to increase or diminish
-,owers vested in the municipal
ration of Polk county, Florida,
MN as the city of Lakeland.
5Gon 3 2Transposition of Powers
governmental, legislative, e1-
we and judicial powers Of the
icity are vested in the said COM
on, subject to such limitations
,ncials or functionaries labored
Ii prior to the adoption of this
On 3Powers of the Commission
\ twers. duties, or capacities, the
ise. performance, or fulflllment
Ylich. respectively, as designated
P'r laws or ordinances as they
obtain for a named official or
Eionary. shall be exercised, per-
I'd, or fulfilled under this COM
,on form In manner and form
matter directed, and such acts
dinances shall be Of effect as
Ii the official or functionary
obtained except that persons di-
! or provided for shall I'LL the
ity or function.
N differentiation of Powers
xerS Of government heretofore
I In the variously named city
is or functionaries shall be in
commission and commissioner
,pe following:
1sre shall be five commissioners,
rom each of the four wards of
3ty and one at large.
commissioner -at-large shall be
as mayor" shall preside at
ngs OF the commissioners, shall
On all questions, but shall not
se or I We the right of the
commissioners shall, at their
meeting. elect vice president
yor pro tempore.
commissioners shall exercise
sneral governmental powers in
vested in manner deemed wise,
8 ever the power to determine
and employ a municipal man.
to create such departments up
cir election, as are deemed ex-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
MILLION DOLLAR RESIDENCE
IN FLORIDA FOR MONEY KING

Miami. Sept. 6.-Construction
work on one million dollar palace in
Miami of Charles Deering, the har-
vester king, will krobably begin in
the near future, according to Jos.
A. Mcdonald, employed by the mil
lionaire TO have general supervisory
charge of the work. who left last
night for New York to consult with
contractors bidding on the work,
and with the architects and engi-
necrs. The plans for the palace
have been approved by Mr. Deering,
it is understood, and the working
out of few minor details is all that
remains before the contract Is let
and work is begun.
Mr.. Mcdonald made a couple OF
trips to New York earlier in the
summer to consult with the archi-
tects and give them the benefit of
his experience in the construction OF
large buildings in the south. and
many of his ideas have been incor-
poratcd in the plans for the Dccring
Dalace
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
sSOLUTION TO ES-
CABLISH A FORM OF COM
MISSION GOVERNMENT

| It. resolved by the Council of
! ,ity Of Lakeland, Florida, that
Tanner and purport hereof form
mmission government is adopt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-06
AY0R ISSUES
|\[LOF ELECTION
)R0CT0BER 9TH.
HIS DATE THE VOTERS WILL
IiCIDE QUESTION OF COMMIS-
SON FORM GOVERNMENT
mittee Prepares Rules and Reg
Pations Governing Duties Of Of.
dcialy to Be Elected

ommissiOn form of government
be voted on by the citizens of
Gland on Oct. Sth, according to
following call of election, reso-
ms. etc.: