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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
WANTS TO KNOW IF HIS
BROTHER WAS DROWNED

Jacksonyillc, Dec. 26 J. r.
Rutland, of Auburn, Ala, who is
professor of English in the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute, was in the
city yesterday and desirous of any
possible information as to the report
OF the drowning of his brother, H. Y.
Rutland, of Tampa, an attorney, who,
with an unknown companion, were
reported as having drowned off the
gulf coast, near Cedar Key, last Mon
day afternoon. Considerable mys-
terry is added to the affair owing to
the inability to get answers to nu-
.rrous kilograms sent by the visitor
in the city yesterday and by his
brother, J. b. Rutland, at present
an instructor in the Florida State
at t,anesNlllc. j. K.
Rutland passed through the city yes
tcrday on his way to Cedar Key from
Auburn, Ala, to investigate the
case In Il short account Of the
drowning the brother states that he
was informed through a telegram
from man by the name of n. Brown
# Ocala that II. r. Rutland and an
unknown man left Cedar Key in a
small craft and were last seen by
fishermen battling the waves. Short
ly after being seen by the fishermen,
who attempted to 90 to the rescue
of the men, they disappeared, and
all attempts to save them proved
fruitless.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
MISS BONACKER
TO Be QUEEN;
0.W.DRANE,K|NG
THESE TWO POPULAR YOUNG
PEOPLE TO THUS OFFICIATE
AT CITY'S CELEBRATION
Were Found to Be the Winners in
the Contest Which Closed
Wednesday Night

The contest for the King and
Queen Of the Carnival came to sue
cessful close Saturday night, at which
time the votes were counted and 1t
was found that Mr.. Ossian w.
Drane had been elected King, and
Miss Dora Bonacker chosen Queen,
the final vote being as follows:
For King
v. w. Dralle ............ 4,349
+. r. Chunn 1,1O9
For Queen
Miss Dora Bonacker. 1896
Miss Ruth skipper .3,516
\ great deal of interest was
evinced in the contest, each of the
contestants having a large number of
friends who were working hard to
place them in first place; however,
the race was free from all unpleas-
antncss that sometimes marks such
contests, which was a most pleasing
feature.
Miss Bonackcr, who was elected
Queen of Iakcland's thirtieth ami
vcrsary celebration, is very dcserv
ing Of the honor which will be hers,
being the first child born in the city.
and one of Lakcland's loveliest and
most popular girls. Mr.. Drane was
also one of the first born in Lake
land, and with Miss Bonacker will
carry off the honors of the day with
becoming dignity.
Miss Ruth Skipper made a fine
race for Queen, lacking only S34
votes of putting her in first place,
which attests to her popularity, and,
she will not be the Queen
of the Carnival, she Is one of Lake.
lands fairest young daughters, and
is receiving congratulations of her
many friends on making SO splendid
a race.
Mr.. Chunn received a fine cOmpli-
veto "Cr King, and every
body agrees that he would have
made a very handsome dignitary and
carried off the honors in the latest
approved fashion, but he was unfor-
tunate in not having been one of
Iakeland's first born.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
n WSy NOTES FROM
LAKE H0LL|NCSWORTH

The community Was greatly grieved
by the death OF our dear friend and
ncighhor, Mr. w. H. Clifford.
colonel Clifford was grand man,
Of sterling qualities, and Christian
character in every sense OF the word
He was one who took great in
tcrest in the lpbuilding of the com
munity, and vas very much interest
cd in the school and Sunday school,
the latter being one of the last places
he attended,
lie will be greatly missed, and es-
pecially by the young folks, of whom
he was a great favorite.
The family have the deep sympathy
of the whole community.
Glasses no. | and of the Sunday
school closed their three months
contest last Sunday. There, were
two prizes offered in each class for at
tendance, punctuality lessons and
department.
In class No / first prize went to
Maud skinner, second to Carl low
cry. In class No. first prize went
10 Myrtle Barrett and second to Pearl
Lowery.
As Christmas time approaches
members of different families think
Of the old home and old associations,
and they begin to come home and
cnend their Christmas with father
and mother.
Mr.. s. Skinner is expecting about
forty Of his children and grandchil-
dren TO eat Christmas dinner with
him,
Mrs Julian after sick spell is
allc to he out again.
We realize that Jack is getting to
,a 1nitc family man as we saw
him with ono on his arms and one
in his pocket,
Mrs McCart, nee Miss Mollie Low
orv and family. are the guests for
Christmas at the home Of Mr.. w. A..
Lowery.
Mr. Lee Bennett is spending the
holidays with his family.
The Sunday school gave a Christ
mas entertainment Tuesday night to
tho members of the school. A nice
nrorram was rendered after which
tho tree was unloaded of its presents
of which there were many. All re-
port a good time.
pr3f J. G. Perry Will start
class in music on Friday night and
ro would like to see a crowd VINO
vii, attend for mutual Improvement
"'' SCRIBE.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
FLETCHER TALKS OF "OUR
NEXT GREAT TASK

Jacksonville, Dec 26. United
States Senator duncan L. Fletcher,
who has come home to spend three
weeks, was seen yesterday at the
Windsor hotel and in an interview
spoke Interestingly on several impor-
tant questions.
"These extra sessions, said Sena-
tor Fletcher, "and committee work
during the few short vacations have
kept me almost continuously out OF
Florida attending to the public busl-
ness since March, 1909. ] seized the
first opportunity to run down nome
and intend to spend the recess time
in the State. will have to return
soon after Congress meets, Jan. Il,
when the president is ready to let
us have his views on the tentative
renort of the United States commits
sion on rural credits which we placed
in his hands some ten days ago. AS
chairman, ! will call the commission
together and we will then finally
conclude the report and will pre-
sent it to the Senate and Congress-
man Moss will present it to the
House. 1t will 30 to the respective
committees. including the proposed
hill for the establishment OF a sys-
tenn of farm land banks which the
commission will recommend, as sup
nlementarv to our financial system
This will involve provisions lor IohS
time accommodation with low rates
of interest with the investigation
feature, to place agriculture, Whlfh
has been Disseminated against over
ffty wears under our banking laws
IN an equal footing with other great
industries. The president has salu
this shall be our next great TASK
and the powers of leadership W"lc"
he has displayed since he became 'he
rotion's chief executive assure us
,bis groat work for the benefit OF the
whole country will be completed
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
D|SPUT|NG AS
TO WHO SHALL
BURY THE DEAD
CALUMET, MICH, TRAGEDY ON
CHRISTMAS EVE COSTING
MANY LIVES
Practical Joker Cried Fire" and In.
stantly Hundreds Were Trampled
Under Foot and II Killed
{ By Associated Press. J

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 26. 6.-While
four separate INVESTIGATIONS Of the
Christmas disaster in which seventy
two people, mostly children, We're
killed. are going on, dispute is be-
ing waged as to who should bury the
dead. Peacemakers today tried to
settle the strike which has lasted
many months. The warning factions,
united in grief, did not give a
thought to the labor battle.
(By Associated Press.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
ROOT TO SPEAK IN CHICAGO

'hicago. Dec. 26 United States
senator Root, who was recently
awarded the Nobel peace prize of
$4,000, will be the principal speak
er at the fourteenth annual meeting
OF the Philadelphia national legal
fraternity which began here today
at the Hotel LaSalle With Senator
Root there will be as speakers JUS
tlce o. \. Carter of the Illinois Su-
preme Court, Justice Oliver Wendell
Holmes of the United States Supreme
Court and Mitchell D. Folansbee of
CHICAGO.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
BRINGS KOREAN SPECIMENS

San Francisco, Dec. 26 Prof.
Frederick Starr. the University Of
Chicago anthropolgist, is due here to-
day on the steamer Hongkong and is
expected to show many exnlDits gath
cred in his trip of Investigation
through Korea. The expedition Is
said to have been unusually success
full and Prof. Starr received great
assistance from Japanese officials
during his stay in the Hermit king
dom
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
JUST A NATURAL BORN THIEF

Portland, Ore, Dec. 26 Richard
Mills, a Carlisle Indian school grad
uate, Sioux, and owner of $40
acre farm in Nebraska, was arrested
here today, charged with the robbery
of five houses in Portland within the
last month. More than $1,000
worth of loot was found in his room,
and nearly all of it has been identi-
fled as stolen Mills is prosperous,
but detectives say he is a natural
thief, and has served time for rob-
berry in WASHINGTON and Montana
uenitentiarics. In Jail, Mills stole
ally refused to talk.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
At the First Baptist Church

At the First Baptist Church
A large crowd gathered last night
the First Baptist church to wit
eS the Christmas exercises by the
tnday school, which were in large
+ r carried out by the little tots of
)e school. The church was beau
fully decorated for the occasion,
kd after the program presents were
bnded out to each pupil from a
bndsomely laden tree. The follow
6 was the program:
Song-Congregation.
Prayer-Dr. Gavin.
Song Sunbeams.
Ralph Davis.
Recitation-Helen Combs.
Song Junior B. Y. P. U.
Recitation-Hazel Padrick.
Recitation-Essie Tucker.
Song-Clare Spear, Elizabeth
Faves, Helen Combs.
Dialogue-Primary department.
Reritation-Marguerite Lumpkin.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
LAKELAND MILITARY BAND
RECEIVES XMAS PRESENT

Editor Telegram: The band has
been dispensing music this week,
giving each night street concerts in
front of the Grand theatcr. W @ have
u few friends on that side of town,
and they claim they do not get a
chance to the hear the concerts we
play in the park. As there is no
band stand in the park, and we have
to stand up anyway, starting on the
first of the new year the band will
ondeavor to spread their music all
over town. Watch us on the day of
lakeland's celebration.
Once each week the concert will
be given in the park in the after
noon. and at night we will give
street concert under the spreading
system.
The band was surprised when
playing Christmas night to receive
Christmas present 1--WE did not eX-
pect TO receive any in the shape of
s. bill from Mr.. Fec This gentle
man while not an American says that
he likes good music. Thank you
Mr.. Fec The band always is pleased
to hear remarks of appreciation and
when these remarks arc backed up
we doubly appreciate
them. am ordering with this pres
ent s. worth of music, which the
band will do their best to spread
around town as soon as they can
play it. r. G. PATERSON,
Manager
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
A
HAPPY OCCASION
IN LAKELAND
|uE DAY WAS OBSERVED WITH
FITTING EXERCISES IN ALL
THE CHURCHES
,nta Claus Was Good to All; and
Everybody Was Joyous and
Happy

christmas was fittingly observed
the people of Lakeland yesterday,
Id it goes down into history as one
the most happy and pleasant that
| $ ever been enjoyed in this city.
Large crowds thronged the streets
bristmas eve, despite the inclement
|eather. many purchasing the last
Its with which to remember loved
les and others out to see Santa
! ans as he went from place to
lace giving pleasure to the little
llks Although a high wind, accom-
lnied by rain in the morning, pre-
Killed. Yesterday, the day was pleas
btly spent indoors, many enjoying
|e pleasures family reunions bring,
bd the usual accompaniment there
la sumDtuous dinner, in which
Ie time honored turkey played a
lost important part. In the after
bon the sun came out brightly and
|anv were ont enjoTinc the cOCle"
leather, Just sufficient touch of
Inter being in the air to remind one
at it was really Christmas.
Ian the stores of the city, with the
kception of the cool drink parlors,
| |osed at noon, thus enabling all to
bve partial day of rest. The groc-
Nv stores remained closed all day
The following is the way in which
Se churches observed the day:
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
At the First Methodist Church.

~ eAAS ! - ~ 4ASVAAVNAoC SAAS>A
Christmas eve appropriate Christ
|as exercises were held at the First
|ethodist church. Santa Claus, with
fglins bells, distributed candy to
the children The tree was beau
fllly decorated and filled with pres
ftS and also house from which
fl,a Claus came. The following
as the program:
lynn Joy to the World.
Lords Prayer.
Song by Children-A Merry Chime,
Recitation-When Santa Claus
pnes, Helen Skipper.
SOng--Luther's Cradle Hymn.
Recitation-The Signs of Christ
as by Roy Thomson.
S0nS--lf Santa Clause Was Pa, by
lliam Norvell.
Recltation-By Sara Trammell.
>ong-The Christmas Blessing, by
sS Vera McRae and Children.
Recitation-Eva Louise Tweedell'
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
MRS. BURLES0N's TANGO TEA

Washington, Dec. 2e.-Mrs. Burl-
eson, wife of the postmaster general ,
whose young daughters, Misses Lucy
and Sidney, are tango experts, is Civ
ing tango tea this afternoon, which
is expected to be one of the most brill
liant of the holiday season.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
All Saints Episcopal

n
Two beautiful services were neiu
al Saints Episcopal church, one
'ls a midnight service on Christ
: eve and the other at 10 O'CLOCK
r'StInas morning. The following
Z Inc program of the midnight ser
lce
'Focessional Hymn-O, Come All
FAITHFUL, Adeste Fideles.
Ayrie Eleison.
Gloria Tibi.
Nicens Creed.
Ney Of F. F. Adam.
1ymn--Calm on the Listening Ear
Wight. Tune, St. Agnes.
Ofertory.
'Athem-Hark! the Herald AngeIs
|.s E. Wheaton Read.
sfesentation sentence.
.alctus-Key of f., F. Adam
-ucnaristic Hymn-0, Little Town
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
FARMERS TO LEARN
NEW SECRETS

Erie Pa, Dec. 2G Farmers
week at the Pennsylvania State Col
lege, which began today will be con
tinued upon the most elaborate plan
in the history of these gatherings.
Methods of maintainance and soil i'm
provement, animal husbandry, dairy
ing and horticulture will be given
a prominent place on the program
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26

Washington, Dec. %. Secretary
of Labor Wilson today ordered John
b. Densmorc, the department solici-
tor, TO Calumet, Mich, to assist in
all possible haste in settling the cop
per strike The secretary said he
thought the Christmas tragedy was
a matter for state Investigation.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
NO ADDITIONAL BODIES
FOUND TODAY
GBv issOciated prnas :

Rome. Dor. 2e No additional
bodies have hoen recovered from the
ruins Of the fireworks factory which
evrloded vostcrday The factory
was at the foot Of Mount Vesuvius,
fourteen employees were killed and
five fatally injured. The cause Of
the explosion is unknown.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
JAPANESE DIET OPENED E.-noD
'Ah N-' BY THE EMPEROR

r.,.,o nec 2s.-The japanese
5iat TODAY was personally opened ps D.
.,,s als' o,,,nsror. , In a throne speech he
emphasized friendly ,IIaaSos relations Of Of
japanese alliance with nsa EngiArr ~.
I'D - snoke cordially Of japanese re,
,otions with China.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS MAIL HEAVY
At WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Dec. o6. The task
of White House postmen yesterday
wasn't easy. Postal officials say the
Christmas mail there yesterday was
the biggest ever known, and Secre-
tary Tumulty was swamped. A ma
jority OF the letters We're messages
good wishes for the pres
ident.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
ANDREW DON'T LIKE onr
COMMITTEES REPORT
rBv Associated Press

London. Dec 2G,-Andrew tPr',
seth. president of the Interna'iona. ''I
for Safety at Sea, says
he is dissatisfied with the report o'
tbo committee of which he is a
He claims that it lovers
+ho eafa+r standard and refused 10
-ic,. Il
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
$1,000 STOLEN
FROM THEATER IN Ny,
(By Associated Press \

New York, Dec. 26.-Two thou-
SAND dollars, receipts of the Christ
mas day performance, were stolen
from the Orpheum theater box office
thls morning by four men who hid
under balcony seats last night They
oVerpowered the watchman, pried the
door OF its hinges, robbed the safe
and escaped.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
WIRELESS REPORTS SAY
SCHOONER IS SAFE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 26. Wireless
reports from the revenue cutter Sem
mole says that the schooner Augusta
w. Snow, reported distressed last
night off Diamond Shoals, was safe
and proceeding on her way.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
REBELS DESTROY
FElEfAL TRAINS
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 26 The State
department has learned that the reb-
els yesterday destroyed a Mexican
federal convoy train killing thirty
seven. The Tampico situation is re-
ported unchanged
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
ADM|BAu DEWEY
IS IS TO-DAY

~ I TTES.
Washington. Dec 96 Admiral
Dewey celebrated his 18th birthday
by coming TO work early to discharge
his duties rs president of the naval
board I!o received many coneratu,
latory teleerams.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26
STORM SWEEPS
NEW JERSEY COAST
(Bv Associated Press. J

Scabright, n. j., Dee. 26, A
storm which reached the Jersey
tishcrmcn's homes. No lives were
lost
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-26

Continued on Page 4.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-22
Don't Roast Our Clubs And
Fighters: There Are Worse

shout: Ear, ear They are the
male parents of the fighters. / start
to applaud by way of appreciation,
but the man who wears his hat by
special permission of the king. looks
over and drools. Il wish no demon
stration. These sportsmen are bat
Ting for physical superiority. Give
them due consideration"
/ pray to be in some cheerful place
like Napoleon's tomb or the City of
the Dead or the Tower OF London or
the Caticombs of Rome. The silence
here is terrible. II would not be so
awful if il were not for the express
sions of the people around me. They
are the assassins of joy.
Fortunately l find a sleep powder
in my pocket. Before the next bout
has added two more rounds of misery
TO my innocent life l lapse into sweet
Inconsistencies.
Suddenly / am awakened by a nut.
Take my money. charge your hotel
bill to me, order yourself q dozen
shirts at my expense" l groan. DO
anything you like, but don't wake me
up"
THE show is over" whispers John.
We steal out into the night feeling
proud to have had the gameness to
stand what we stood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-22
CUBS TAKE COUPLE
FROM PHILLIES
Win Double Header, One Game
Going Eleven lnningS-SeC-
Ond Called in Eighth-SCOreS
7-8 and 80.

CHICAGO. sept. 22.-The Chica--o
Nationals cut down Phnadelphia's
lead for second place for three games
today when they won both games Of
"a double header 10y scores Of 8 10
in eleven innings and 20 . I'm eight
innings The locals overlook the
visitors early lead when Alexander
became unsteady and walked three
men. These were followed by two
triples and sacrifice fly. which
gave Chicago comfortable lead.
Philadelphia rallied in the ninth and
tied il mp again and the game went
extra innings before Chicago was able
10 win. Bunched hits and two pass
ed balls sent in the winning run
The second game was played in
drizzzling rain and was called in the
eight inning on account darkness az
terP Philadelphia had taken their turn
at bat Chicago won this game 10y
punching hits. The batting Of Knabe.
Zimmerman, safer and Good was
feature.
First game.
Philadelphia 400 100 COZ 90 Is o
Chicago .....115 600 600 O1-S 10 1
Alexander. Mayer. SeatOn and Do
DIN: Stack. Lavender and Archer.
Second game.
Philadelphia . 600 COL 1O-2 8 1
Chicago .....1OO 101 Oa-3 .
Brennan and Kiuifer. smith and
Archer. Umpires -ODay and Enc
size.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-22
KANSAS CITY DROPS
TWO TO LOUISVILLE
Fast Fielding Despite Cold, Raw
Weather-Scores 9-3
and 80.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 22.-Louisville
defeated Kansas City Sunday in both
games of a double header. to 3, and
TO 0. the second game being called
at the end of the seventh inning on
account of darkness. Both TOney and
WOODBURY. proved effective while the
visiting pitchers were batted at OPP
perfume times. The second game
was called at the end of the seventh
on account of darnkess. The weather
was cold and raw but despite this fact
some fast fielding featured the
game.
First game
Louisville 80. 800 100 11"-9 IS .
Kansas City . 200 600 OO1-3 s {
Toney and Clemens; Allison, Dan
iels and O'Connor.
Second game
Louisville ......O OS 600 o. 5 %
Kansas City 800. 600 900 90 2
WOODBURY.. Ellis and Clemons
Lange and Moore. Umpires = Chill
and Irwin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-22
BREWERS CLIMB BACK
into FIRST PLACE
Divide Double-Header With Columbus
While Minneapolis Drops Two
TO Indianapolis.

COLUMBUS, o., Sept 22.-Milwau-
kee, by dividing toGay's double-head
with Columbus, while Indianapolis
was winning twice from Minneapolis.
regained first place in the American
association race. Columbus won the
first game by superior batting, Cole
being effective after the first inning
The locals club led the second game
1 to 0. until the fifth when Berg s
pass, a sacrifice by Hughes and Slap
nicka's single brought a run that tied
With two out in the sixth. Berg drew
another pass from Ferry, who re-
leved Eayrs in the fifth Hughes
drove Berg to bird and Slapnicka
again singled. breaking the tie.
First game.
Columbus 200 200 OO"-4 S 0
Milwaukee $50. 200 600 600 1
Second game.
Columbus ........ 100 OOO-1 4
Milwaukee ....... 600 OBS 0
Eayrs. Ferry and Coleman; Slap
nicka and Hughes. Umpires-Handi-
Doe and tombstone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-22
BEAN EATERS WIN TWO
FROM ST. LOUIS CARDS
Connolly of Boston Breaks Ankle
Sliding Into Second-ScoreS
30 and ST..

ST. LOUIS Sept 22.-Boston de-
feated St Louis in both games OF
Sundays double header, winning the
first TO o and the second 10 l.
The opening contest early resolved
itself a pitchers battle between Per
rift Of St Louis and Quinn Of Boston.
The local team made eight hits off
Quinn. while Boston could connect for
but five off Peritt.
Leftfielder Connolly Of Boston broke
his right ankle while sliding into sec
ond base in the third inning Of the
game and was removed 10 a hospital.
In the second. the game was dull.
the locals playing miserably both in
the field and on the bases. Not until
the eight did they score of Tyler. who
allowed but five hits. The final con-
test was called at the end of the eight
on account Of darkness.
First game.
Boston .......OOO 02O 600 o
st. Louis 900 600 600 o
Quinn and Rariden; Peritt, Trekel
and snyder
Second game.
Boston .......13O 1O1 2O@-S 2 I
St Louis $3.50 900 000 01s-t 5 A
Tyler and Rariden. Niehaus and
Snyder. Umpires and Orth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-22
GOOD PITCHING WINS
DOUBLE FOR TOLEDO

TOLEDO. Sept. %. Toledo won
two games Of double header from
st. Paul here Sunday afternoon TO
and 4 10 o, mainly through the good
pitching OF Collamore and Dashner
and the timely hitting OF Kinks. who
poled out two doubles and two sin
giles
First game.
Toledo ......104 600 10s-6 2
St Paul ..002 600 O0O-3
Collamore and DeVogt; Walker and
James.
Second game.
Toledo 20O 600 10s-4 Q
st. Paul ...... 600 600 600 3
Dashner and BassleT; Roger and
Miller Uhpires-COnnOllev and
Murray.