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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
GIRL TIED TO RAILROAD
TRACK BARELY ESCAPES

Grand Haven. Mich, Dec. TO-
Hazel Smith, aged II, was snatched
from the Grand Trunk track a mile
east of Nuncia last night, just as a
west bound passenger train head
light flashed on her. Alfred Wildey,
a farmer living three miles east Of
Nuncia, discovered the girl in time
to save chr. The girl was bound
hand and foot and unconscious. Will
dey took her to his home and called
a physician.
In a flash of consciousness she
told a hazy story. She asid she met
a man near Villa crossing, Spring
Lake. with a horse and buggy. She
ate candy offered her BY him and re-
membercd nothing further The girl
gave the name of 4 man. which is
being withheld by officers until an
arrest is made. The Smith girls
home is in Shady and she has been
staying with friends at Spring Lake.
George Lippert, Of Fruitport, was ar
rested on a charge Of attempting
murder in connection with the find
ing of Miss Hazel Payne lying bound
on the Grand Trunk railroad tracks
near here last night. The arrest
followed accusations made by the
girl. Lippert is married man.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

A former Mississippian in today's
ssue of the Telegram objects to some
recent remarks off ours concerning
Lieutenant Governor Bilbo of that
Btate now under Indictment for So
|iciting a bride. We have expressed
10 opinion about Che guilt or limo.
hence of Bilbo and are content to
pave that matter for the courts to
|bttle. We don't regard him as an
|llmirable public character and I'M
|pubtedly many thousands of Missis-
|.ppians entertain the same opinion.
That was the idea we intended to
lnvey In what we said and nothing
Is farther from our purpose than
4 reflect upon the intelligence and
aracter of many thousands who
Nd for him. But there are emo
prejudiced and uniformed
~. In Mississippi as in every 9TH
oae and we suspect that an ac-
turtle ensus on the subject would
aisciose he fact that majority OF
Fnese vote. for Bilbo.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK
COUNTY.-M. G.. Waring ant
w. D. Edwards VS.. H. A. Shad-
observation-disclosures.
1t appearing by affidavit appended
to the bill of complaint filed in the
above stated cause, that the defend
ant, H. A. Shadinger therein named
is resident of the State of
Florida and that he resides in the
city of st. Paul. in the State of Min
nesota, and that he is over the age
of twenty one years and that there
are no persons residing in the State
of Florida the service of subpoena
upon whom would bind the said de-
fendant:
1t is therefore ordered that the
said nonresident defendant be and
he is hereby required to appear to
the bill of complaint in the said
cause on Or before Monday the 5th
day of January, A. d. 1914, which
is a rule day of this court, otherwise
the allegations contained in the said
bill will be taken as confessed by
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

Many paragraph, grave and gay,
witty and witless, mean and kindly,
Twill lie unwrit in "the dark, un-
|fathomed' minds of newspaper men
I'm Florida because Albert w. Gill
christ has retired from the senatorial
contest. For some reasons we are
sorry that the genial ex-governor is
out of it, but, all things considered,
n is perhaps better to bring the issue
down to a fair trial of strength be-
tween two candidates although, of
course, 1t would be in excellent taste
10 give Senator Fletcher a reelection
Without opposition al the admir-
nble and distinguished &C, lie has
made during his arst tel
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

That South Florida candidate for
the United States Senate still re-
mains conspicuous by his absence.
Trot him out, you who are grooming
him on the quiet, unless you hold it
Incompatible with his hoped for sem
|atorial dignity to trot. In this con-
|nection here is a paragraph from the
Tampa Times which seems to have
some special significance:
M "Our Jacksonville friends needn't
Halter themselves that that senatorial
contest is going to remain Jack
|s0nville fight to the finish. Therell
|be a Tampa hat in the ring before
many suns rise and set. -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
Statement of the Ownership, Manage.
ment, Circulation, Etc, Required
BY the Act Of August "a, 1912.

OF The Lakeland Evenine Telegram
pubn"hed daily at Lakeland. for Oct
!. 1913.
Editor, M. F. Hetherington, lake
land, Fla.
Managing editor, M. F. Hether-
1ngton. Lakeland, Fla.
Business manager, M. F.. Hether-
ington. Lakeland. Fla.
y Publisher, M. F. Hetherington,
Lakeland, Fla.
Owners: M. F. Hetherington. sole
owner.
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and other security holders, holding
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Of bonds, mortgages, or other securi-
ties: None.
Average number of COPIES of each
issue of this publication sold or dis
tributed. through the mails or other
wise, to paid subscribers during the
six months preceding the date ehown
above, $50.
NJ. F. HETHERINGTON,
", Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9Th dav of December. 1913.
ALFRED j. HOLWORTHY
=. Notary Public.
NV commission expires Aug. 10, 1916
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

N The Southern Railway system
promptly found a new president after
the death of Mr.. Finley, but no sue
cessor to Mr.. Emerson of the At
lantic Coast Line has yet been APP
pointed and there seems to be no Cos
sip or speculation on the subject.
Usually the newspapers nose out the
man In advance of his appointment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

Pennsylvania has put into effect a
law prohibiting the use of the public
drinking cup, the common towel, the
BARRIERS whisk brushes for the eyes.
Restaurant keepers are also required
to insure the cleanliness of their
dishes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

The Florida voter who would
vote against Senator Fletcher for re-
election to the United States Senate
because his daughter married the
man of her choice, an Irish gentle
man of high and irreproachable char
5acter, is a clear case of the right of
suffrage wasted on blockhead.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
NV commission expires Aug. 10, 1916

Sheriff Ellis, OF Escambia county,
seems to be friend to the hobos.
He has instructed his deputies not to
arrest them when found beating
their way Oh trains. The Associa-
.tion of Migratory and Casual Work
ers will probably elect the Escambia
sheriff to honorary membership.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
LABOR NEWS AND NOTES

Secretary of Agriculture Houston
says that less than IL per cent of the
cultivated land in the United States
is yielding the maximum returns.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

There is an alarming scarcity of
shuckers and unskilled laborers at
the oyster factories at Mobile, Ala.
and Biloxi, Miss, which makes it
impossible for the factories to han
die the supply of oysters that is be-
ing brought into these ports.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

AT meeting of San Francisco
Painters Union a new wage scale,
calling for an increase in wages from
81 and $3.50 a day for inside and
outside work, respectively, to S.
day for all painting, was unanimous
~ adopted
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

Trade unionists of Pennsylvania
have announced that they will OPP
pose the candidacy of Cyrus H. K.
Curtis, the Philadelphia publisher, to
oppose United States Senator Boies
Penrose, owing to the stand that he
has taken on unionism.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

Forty seven council candidates
have assured the Cleveland Fedora
ton of Labor steps will be taken
Immediately after Jan. | to provide
and maintain nearly 100 more play
grounds and small neighborhood
parks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
DANGEROUS.

Crawford-Love IS a disease. -,
NOV. Crabshau'-".,nd It must hs
highly contagious, To edge from ths
aumber of pretty n..-uA who catch
t"--Judga
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
rr.'m the same ofnca is issued
TIE LAKELAND NEWS.

~eskiy newspaper giving resume
d" local matters, crop co.djtions.
~'nty Affairs, etc Sent anywhere
v 800 per yaal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10
the said defendant.

the said defendant.
1t is therefore ordered that this
order be published once a week for
four consecutive weeks in the Lake
land Evening Telegram, neWspa-
per of general circulation published
in Polk county, Florida.
Done end ordered at Barlow
Florida, this LIST day Of December,
A. d. 1918.
j. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk Circuit Court.
State of Florida,
County of Polk
hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true copy OF the
original order of publication made
in said cause and on file III my Of
flee.
j. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk Circuit Court.
u. O. ROGERS,
Solicitor for Complainants. 1856
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

D. O. ROGERS,
Solicitor for Complainants. 1856
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-10

4. F. HETHERINGToN, EDITOR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
WILSON SMOOTHS PATHWAY OF HIS
 ELECTION BOARD
Explains For Dominicans' Ben eft That It is Friendly
 Idea.

Washington, Dec. 8-The United States does not intend to supervise or interfere with the approaching elec- special commission from Washington will merely observe the election as Friendly and impartial spectators today outlined informally the mission of State Department officials now on their way to San Domingo.
 President Wilson made it clear that the United States had used it's good offices in persuading the revolution ists to lay down their arms on the promise that everything possible with international right, would be done by the United States to insure fair e1ec- tions. The Washington government decided to send some observers speak ing the language of San Domingo to act as impartial witnesses-but not as referees or officials-so that in case of dispute it would have persons to turn to for impartial testimony.
 It was pointed out that the com mission was unofficial even to the ex- tent of not desiring recognition from the government authorities of tho isI- and. The protest from San Donairl- go, it was explained at the White House today was founded on the be- lief that the United States intended a supervision of the election and now that the notion has been dispelIed by the state department the administra- tion here is confident that there will be no objection , to the presence of the American observers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
NEW HAVEN STOCKS WEAK BECAUSE OF
 EARNINGS REPORT

New York, Dec. s-Opening-The best display of strength of any open ing for several weeks was made today. The market responded generally to a broad and active demand which lifted quotations rapidly. The principle stocks were bought in blocks of sev- eraI thousand shares. Union Pacific gained E and Reading, St. Paul, Steel Au1a1agamated Can 1.
 New Haven was the only weak stock in the list. It was affected adversely by it's unfavorab1e report of earnings for October and fell back 1 A.
 Noon.-Sentfment m the street was more cheerful this forenoon. Emphasis was placed upon the strong showing of the bank statement Saturday, which was followed by an easing of money rates, call funds renewing today at 5 per cent While the overcrowded short interest was being driven in the de- mand easily took care of realizing sales. but subsequently movements were less uniform
 New Haven was weak throughout the morning. following it's showing of a shrinkage of October net of $8S3, 900. It fell 5-s to within a fraction of its re- cent low record. Sugar dropped 3 points to 1O3, the lowest since 1908. To- bacco shares were bid up vigorously.
 Bonds were irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
MYSTERY IN SHOOTING
 NEAR ORR'S CASTLE

With bis left thigh punctured by a revolver bullet but not in a serious condition, barring infection, Louis Gordon of 285 State street is at St. Vincent's hospital as a result of a mysterious mishap about o'clock yesterday morning at the home of s. Thompson near Orr's castle, in Fair field. He narrowly escaped stopping two other bullets, two holes being found in the left trouser leg and one in the tail of his coat.
 MT Thompson says that he saw and heard two men trying to break into his shop, located beneath the living apartments, about an hour earlier and scared them away by firing blank cartridges Upon their second ap- pearance, he says, ball cartridges were fired. Gorden fell and was held until State Policeman Frank Virelli arrived. Then he was taken to the emergency hospital, where Dr. John I Macdonald gave first aid reatnent and then made the transfer
 Gordon says that all is a blank to him and he knows not how he came to get shot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
''CREAT WHITE WAY" MEETING ON NEXT FRIDAY Gathering of All Interested to Take Place in NeWfie1d Building This Week. CLUSTER-LIGH
 SYSTEM PROPOSED City Officials, Owners and Oc- cupants of Property Have
 Been Invited to
 Confer.

Plans for Great White Way in Bridgeport are being made by the leading merchants of this city who be- lieve that business interests generally will be enhanced by proper lighting of the main streets, and that Bridgeport is far behind other cities in respect of lighting.
 Under the stimulus Of representa- tions from various merchants in the heart of the city and with the ap- proVal of other men whose civic pride is uppermost, a call is being issued through the Business Mems Associa- tion for mass meeting to be held in the association's rooms in the Newfeld Building on Friday, December 12, at D. m. when many speakers, including city officials will be called upon to ask for the general cooperation of every property owner in the heart of the city to seek more light, and plans will then be outlined.
 e It is 1ntinated that an attempt will be made to have installed a cluster lighting system similar to that already in use in New Haven. Members of the lighting committee of the Com mon Council, the mayor, and other city officials have been invited to be present.
 The streets included in the plan for 8 better lighted center are Fairfield avenue from the depot to Court1and street; Main street from Gilbert to Bulls Head; State street from Main to Courtland; Broad street from Elm to State.
 At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Business Mems Association Charles D. Davis strongly advocated the lighting of the business section and Secretary John T. L. Hub bard was authorized to send out a call for a public meeting of the owners and occupants of the various stores and buildings along the proposed line of light.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
Northern States Opposed
 To Change In Contract
 Of Canadian FOresters
Lodges Assessment Order To Increase Reserve Fund Reported Against By h. surance Experts Of Illinois, Wis.,
 C0ns0n And Nebraska

Madison, Wis, Dec. 8-Whether an act of the Canadian parliament will enable the Independent Order of For esters of Toronto to do what other wise is admitted to be a violation of it's contract with a majority of it's 10000 members in the United States is a question of international import ance, raised in the report made to- day on the society by insurance de- partments of Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin. An examination of the affairs of the Canadian organization has been in progress for several months.
 The question raised is said to affect every person holding policy of any kind issued by an insurance company or an organization of a foreign coun- try. According to Herman L. Ekern, insurance commissioner of Wisconsin, if it is once recognized that. insurance contracts issued in the state under a license to the company or society can
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
FIND DETECTIVE
 AFTER LONG HUNT
Important Witness in Sunday Baseball Gases Ready to Testify Tomorrow In
 Common Pleas
 Court.

After a search lasting several days, Detective Fred Berwa1d, an important witness in the Sunday baseball cases, has been located by Prosecutor Hux- ford of the criminal common pleas court He was found in Springfield, Mass, and has promised to be here tomorrow morning when a test case will be started before Judge Walsh and a. jury in the common pleas court.
 It is expected that Harvey Russell, the Bridgeport clubs catcher, will be the one arraigned. He is employed in this city and would be the most avail able of the players taken into GUS tody last summer. Attorney John c. Chamberlain, representing the players, was all ready to go on last Friday but the state refused to start when Detec- tive Berwald did not appear. Jack Denny, a private detective from New Haven, is also in the case. Russell and three other players were arrested for playing Sunday ball at NewfeId park and in the city court were finer $15 and costs each by Judge Wilder. They are appealed. XVe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
PASTORS, OBJECT
 TO DARIEN SALOON
James H. Weldon Files New Application for State St. Place and Boys Club
 demonstrates.

James H. Weldon. whose attempt to start saloon at 1880 State street has met with some opposition, has filed a new application for transfer and an- other remonstrance mas been lodged against him. The new application was taken out for the renewal of his license. Harry Fitzgerald heads one rem onstrance and J. Harry Crossley, representing the West End Boys club Is also objecting. He says the pro- posed saloon is too near the club and is within 50 feet of the West End post office. Weldon claims one re- monstrance was inspired by another saloon keeper in the neighborhood who fears a rival in business.
 The Pastors association of Darien is out against Peter Doyle, who wants a license for a place on the New Ca naan road in Darien. The Presby- terian, Congregational, Episcopal and Methodist churches are opposed to the saloon, which they claim would De detrfment to the neigh hborhood
 The commissioners have not yet as- signed dates for hearings on these remonstrances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
CAULFIELD'S FINE
 QUICKLY LIQUIDATED
Well Known TenderIOin Char acter Is Back In His Old Haunts Following At tack On Police Ser
 geant.

George Cau1fieId who assaulted De- tective Sergeant Peter Hackett while resisting arrest following his parucipa- ton in an assault on Hugh Kfernan Saturday forenoon is at liberty again Instead of passing the holidays fn North avenue as many policemen pre- dicted would be his lot because Of his unprovoked and brutal attack upon Sergeant Hackett, he is back in his old haunts in the "tenderloin'' boast ing of his political pull"
 A fine of $2O and costs imposed up on him in the city court today was quickly paid by friends"
 Sergeant Hackett testified to the nature of the assault made upon him by the accused; how he struck him and spat blood in his face and how in the rumpus following his effort to take him to police Headquarters he spat blood upon the officers new coat running 1t.
 The accused had as an excuse for his conduct his intoxicated condition and his counsel pleaded for him on the ground that he was so drunk he did not know what he was doing.
 No reference was made in the testi- mony today to CaulfeId's threat that he would "get" Hackett.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
FROST PREDICTED
 AS FAR SOUTH AS
 NORTHERN FLORIDA

Washington, Dec. 8-The storm that was over the Great Lakes yesterday has passed to New England, leaving shifting gales on the lakes and the Atlantic coast rains in the Atlantic states and snows in the Ohio valley and the lake region. Temperature have fallen decidedly over the east and south and it is freezing today as far south as the interior of the gulf states.
 Predictions are that the weather will be generally fair tonight and Tuesday east of the Mississippi river except that SHOWS are probable tonight in northern New England, New York and lower lakes. The temperature will probably be low tonight in New England and will rise in the region of the Great Lakes and the Ohio valley.
 Frost is expected as far south as northern Florida. Storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Eastport to Capt Hatteras and on Lake Erie, Ontario and Huron.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
DIsAPPOINTMENT IN
 LOVE HIS REASON FOR
 ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE

How a girl played with his affec- tons, made him think that she lov- ed him and then threw him out to face a cold and cruel world is told by George Chasogki in giving his req son for a mysterious suicide attempt near the Fairfield line a week ago. This has been only from occasional words dropped as he lies on a cot at St. Vincent's hospital recovering from the bullet wound through his lower left chest. He is now con- sidered to be on the road to recov- cry but it will be some time before he will be we'll enough to again try and win back the affections of the girl.
 Mysteriouse and non-comnunfcative as ever regarding himself and his per sona1 affairs, he has not given any clue as to the identity of the girl or as to his address. It is now be- lieved that he is a resident of Bridge port. A man and woman, under stood to have been relatives, have called to see him but have not ad- Vanced any information.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
INDICTED THROUGH BROTHERS STORY;
 CALLS HIM WEAK
Alleged Bribe Solicitor, of New York State Decries Wit
 ness Mentality.

New York, Dec. s-James K. Mo Guire, ex-mayor of Syracuse, came down to the city today from his home in New Rochelle to surrender to the district attorneys office and answer to an indictment recently returned charging that he solicited a $5,000 5ribe from a corporation in the in terests of the Democratic state com mittee.
 His indictment was an outgrowth of the John Doe investigation institut- ed to sift allegations that contractors had been "sandbagged" into making contributions.
 Returning from the south after 8 trip in the tropics, McGuire last night issued long statement saying that the charge against him was matched by interests whose materials were re- jected- oX~ the state. His brother, George H.<McGuire, who gave testi- mony tending to support the conten. tion that there had been dickering with contractors as charged, the ex-mayor characterized as mentally and physi- calIy weak" and not to be relied upon.