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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
MOTHER CANDIDATE
AGAINST CLAUDE

Washington, Sept. 9.-W. A.
acWilliams, of St. Augustine,
esident Of the Florida Bar Associa-
m, probably will come out soon as
candidate of Congress in the
cksonville district. Mr.. MacWil-
inns is here and will spend two or
rec days in Washington When
ked b q reported about his candi-
cy he made the following state
.nt:
"1n all probability I shall become
candidate for representative from
Fourth congressional district at
e next priy iry. l have the matter
der serious consideration !"
Mr.. Mac Williams came to Wash
gton to invite Attorney General
sReynolds to attend the Florida
II Association meeting, which
obably will be held at Tallahassee
February. He attended the ses-
ms Of the House and Senate and
owed great familiarity with the
rliamentary practices Of those
dies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE
SWALLOWS A CAT

Valdosta, Ca, Sept. 9.-Parties
who were out at NJ. J. Boyd's place
this week report a terrific fight be-
tween huge rattlesnake and king
snake in an old dry we'll at that
place. The rattlesnake first had
trouble with Mr.. Boyd's house cat,
which strayed away from the prem
ises and met the snake out on the
edge Of the woods. The reptile fin
ally swallowed the cat and crawled
off towards the old well, going down
into it. Later on king snake came
upon the scene and several men
watched 1t until 1t, too, went into
the sink and began a fight with the
rattler, finally killing the big
snake.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
TO GIVE FARMERS
CROP NEWS BY TELEGRAPH

In order to give to the farmer i'm
mediate news of detailed crop con-
ditions in his own State, as reported
by the government, the department
of agriculture about the middle of
September will make test of expe-
riment with new system of circu-
lating crop information by tele-
graph. The detailed statement CIV
ing information by States has hith-
erto been furnished to the farmers
of the several localities in printed
form and only by mail. AS result,
it took from seven to ten days for
this information to reach the farm
ers in distant States through the
postofllces. The department will try
this test first in six States Illinois,
Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas
and Texas. The government crop
news for each of these States will be
telegraphed to a central point in
that State. There the information
will be quickly reproduced and
mailed to all the newspapers in the
State. In this way every paper, not
merely the large dailies, but the
county seat and small town papers,
even in the most distant States,
should be in possession Of this in
formation within from IL to 18
hours after it is issued. AS far as
possible the information will be
sent out 80 as to reach the small
weeklies in time for use in their
Thursday and Friday editions. This
new service has been effected
through a cooperative arrangement
between the Bureau of Statistics and
the Weather Bureau officials. In
each State the Weather Bureau has
man provided with modern facili-
ties which will enable him to print
and mail the telegraphed facts to
every newspaper within a fw hours.
Florida Grower.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
SAY MELLEN IS NEEDED

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 9.-ln-
teresting gossip is going the rounds
of railroad circles here, thought to
have been inspired by friends Of ex-
President Mellen of the New Haven
system. While one faction says that
the retaining of Mellen in newly
created position at a salary Of $780,
900 was for the purpose Of helping
him to make up stock losses he has
sustained, others declare that such is
not the case and Mellen is being re-
tained because his advice is needed
at this critical period Of reorganiza-
tion. Mr.. Mellen invested heavily
in New Haven railroad stock when
it was selling at about 200. The
directors, who had requested his
resignation, created his advisory po-
sition, it is understood, in order that
he might be partially reimbursed for
his stock of losses.
The reason for the request for his
resignation is said to be the fact
that it was felt by the directors that
the public would not take the pro-
posed $67, 900. 900 bond issue in case
Mr.. Mellen remained at the head of
the railroad. The request for his
resignation. it is understood, was
surprise to President Mellen, as he
wished to continue his fight for the
policies which he had inaugurated
Insistent demands are being made
by Boston organizations that the
name Of the railroad be changed to
the New York & Boston Lines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
AMERICANS AIDING MEXICANS

Washington, Sept. 9-The admin
istration Is not little concerned
over rumors which have reached
Washington during the past week to
the effect that Americans in Mexico
are secretly encouraging Huerta in
his stand, because Of the action Of
the administration in giving the or
der for the exodus from the country,
apparently without appreciating the
suffering and privation It entailed.
The sum set aside for those who have
left their possessions does not begin
to care for the hundreds OF Amer
leans who have arrived at Vera Cruz
during the past week and indigna-
tion is expressed freely, according to
advices received here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
BANGED FROM SUICIDE TO
ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE

Boise. Sept 9.-Former Con-
'eszman Edgar Wilson, having been
rested on a charge Of inebriety,
hipped out a revolver, and shot
equity Sheriff Harry Champlin. The
illet took off two Of Champlin' s
lgers and then struck him in the
,ad. plowing a furrow along his
alp. His hand DETECTED the bull
I just enough to prevent a mortal
ound. The shooting occurred in
10 sheriff's Office after Wilson had
zen taken there from his home by
hamplin and another deputy.
hose who witnessed the affair are
'nvinced that Wilson intended to
'mmit suicide. Wilson represent
| Idaho at Washington from 1896
: 1898. He was associate counsel
the defense in the trials of Hay
ood, Meyer and Pettibone in 1907,
flowing the assassination Of for
er Governor Stuenberg of Idaho.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
5|S BUILDINGS
WENT Up IN SMOKE
At HOT SPRINGS
Figures On Actual Property Loss
Have Narrowed Down to
$780,, 1000
(By Associated Press. !

Hot Springs, Ark, Sept. O.
Property loss by the recent fire in
this city is estimated at $2,25O, 900
with insurance Of $l,500,000,
according to the statement of the
manager of the Arkansas Actuaries
Bureau today. A total of twirty-two
and half blocks were burned,
which included SIS buildings.
Tents have been furnished for the
homeless as result of the fire;
money and provisions are coming In
sufficient quantities; work of clean
ing up the devasted district is pro-
crossing and rebuilding will begin
Immediately.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
FORMER FLORIDA NEWSPAPER
WOMAN TO RETURN

THE Times Is in receipt of let
ter from Miss T. Nellie Beck, who
will be pleasantly remembered by
the newspaper readers and workers
of the State as member of the edi-
torial staff of the Times and later
Of the Pensacola Journal twelve or
fourteen years ago. Miss Beck is
a brilliant writer and though frail
little woman has enormous capacity
for work. Since leaving Florida she
has been engaged in newspaper work
in Denver, and though she has been
successful and is pleasantly situated
she has determined to return to
Florida Tampa Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
BILL
GOES TO VOTE
Th|SAF FTERN00N
HTKR l6-HOUR SESSION SENATE
DISPOSED OF MOST IMP0R.
TANT FEATURES
iter Bill Passes Members Of the
Senate Will Depart for
Their Homes
.RY Associated Press. !

W washington, Sept. 9.-The final
,ote on the tariff bill will be taken
q the Senate this afternoon at 4
clock, In accordance with an agree
rent reached at 2 o'clock this morn
ig.
Many important features, includ-
lg free wool, and free sugar, were
isposed Of in the sixteen hour ses-
ion. The income tax, cotton sched-
le and several other amendments
.emain to be discussed. The sena-
,rs remaining until adjournment
,sturned sleepy-eyed at p m. and
,ssumed their deliberations. An
xodus Of senators is expected after
ile final vote. Many indicated
lst night that they would leave for
1eir homes and vacations.
The tariff bill has been in the SEN
10 four months and two days. Dur
Ilg the lull little business will be
'ansacted until the demands for a
'uorum for the consideration of the
currency bill are made. In the
leantime the Senate will probably
.eet and adjourn every three days.
The principal changes made in
le bill concern the free list and in
.,me tax. House leaders believe
lat the Senate changes would re-
Slce the revenue the new duties
'ere estimated to produce and hope
1 conference to get the Senate
aderS ~ agree to restore some Of
10 provisions. The Senate reduced
10 minimum to which the income
x Will apply increased rates on
rger incomes and imposed counter
ailing duties on some manufactured
,mmeftties to meet the free listing
;; tg1A Materials. The Senate did
i chanSH free wool nor free sugar,
pQ1d which spectacular features
'thA tari ffbill fight ragged. Repub-
cans made last Intellectual effort
have the Democrats take off the
opposed duty one-tenth cent per
,und on bananas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
SHALL IT BE FREE CUPS
ON FLORIDA ROADS?

Tallahassee, Sept. 9.-Acting
under the quarantine regulations.
some months ago, the treasury de-
partment Of the United States Or
dered all railroad companies han
ding interstate passengers to abol-
ish the public drinking cup In their
depots and passenger coaches. Since
the effective date of this order pas.
sengers have had to provide their
own drinking cups. Some Of the
railroads have installed vending
machines in their depots and
coaches for the distribution of pa
per drinking cups to the passengers.
By some OF the roads and the Pull
man Co. these cups are furnished
without charge, while other lines
make small charge, usually PEN
nv apiece, while still others have
made no provision at all for the fur
nishing of these cups. This has
brought criticism and complaint
from the travelling public, and the
railroad commissioners yesterday
served notice on all railroads and
railroad companies in the State for
hearing before them on the morn
ing OF Sept 25, to hear and deter
mine whether or net they ought to
enter an order requiring all of said
railroads to furnish 1t in their pas
senger coaches and depots such
drinking cups, and whether or not
they shall be furnished at reason
able charge. or free.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
DECLARE
THEY ARE BACKING
BROWN FOR MARSHAL
Assertion Of Dixie That This Was
Not the Case Brings Forth
Vigorous Denial

On account of an article in the
last issue of Dixie attacking Mr.. j..
c.. Brown, of this city, the members
of Division 769, Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers, passed the fol-
lowing resolution at Sanford re-
Gently:
Whereas, There appears in a re-
cent issue of Dixie an article head
ed, "a Forgery and Fraud; Rail-
road Engineers Indignant Over an
Alleged Division Endorsement Of j..
G.. Brown for U. S. Marshall.
Whereas, This article misrepre-
sents the facts and is calculated to
do an injustice to Brother Brown
and Division 769.
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
we, the members Of this division, IN
regular meeting assembled, do
most heartily concur and approve OF
the action taken by our worthy
chief engineer and secretary, In en-
dorsing Brother j. C. Brown for
the appointment to the position Of
U. S. marshall
Whereas, This matter was brought
up at a regular meeting Of Division
769, on June 4, and the Division was
then informed that the chief engi-
neer and secretary had endorsed
Brother Brown, in the name Of the
Division and that no further action
was necessary. But since the pub
lication Of the article in Dixie was
unauthorized by this Division and Is
misleading and erroneous and Is an
injustice to Brother Brown,
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
we, the members Of Division 769,
deplore the unqualified, baseless
story and resent the statements con-
tained therein.
Be It Further Resolved, That a
COPY of these resolutions be sent to
Dixie and request this publication
to make correction.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That we
re-af1rm our support of Brother
Brown, believing him to be capable
and in every way qualified for the
position which he seeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
HOO HOOS IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 9.-The
annual concatenation of the "Order
of Hoo Hoo an organization COM
posed of lumber dealers from all
parts of the country, met here to-
day. The Hoo Hoos" are said to
be very catty organization, with a
membership of about 10000. Their
officers are designated by the various
degrees of catdom; their rights and
ritual are catty; they are known in
their "concatenation" by cats names
and even their initiatory ceremonies
are known as the Opening of the
eyes of Kittens
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
TO TEST THE FLORIDA
ANTI.COUP0N LAW

Jacksonville, Sept. 9.-The va
lidity of Florida's celebrated anti
coupon law will be tested at Hunts
vile, Ala, Sept. IS, before United
States District Judge D. D. Shell
by and Circuit Judges Rhydon NJ.
Call of Jacksonville and w. B.
Shepard Of Pensacola, and mer-
chants and patrons generally will be
on the qui vive until the jurists
hand down their decision. A con-
stitutional question being involved,
three judges are required to sit in
judgment on the law, and Hunts
vile is selected as the scene of the
legal battle because of the fact that
it is the home of Judge Shelby,
senior of the trio. The case is styled
Van Deman & Lewis Co. VS.. j. w.
Rast, tax collector of Duval county,
and the plaintiffs, with others ac-
cused Of violating the law, are rep
resented by Cooper & Cooper Of
Jacksonville. Attorney General
Thomas F. West is expected to ap-
pear in behalf of the State, but
whether he will be assisted by other
counsel is not known. 1t is not prob
able that other lawyers will be as
sociated with him, however, owing
to the general desire to have the
law annulled on the ground that it
is too stringent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
JEROME IS NOW
ON WAY TO \. ';
WAS ACQUITTED
MAGISTRATE APOLOGIZED TO HIM
DECLARING CHARGE WAS
NOT JUSTIFIED
Thaw Still in Jail Awaiting His
Hearing Before the Kings
Bench Monday
(By Associate Press. \

Coaticook, Quebec, Sept. 9.-Wil-
liam Travers Jerome, acquitted last
night of the charge of gambling,
was the chief topic of discussion
here today. Magistrate Mulvena's
apology to Jerome and his dismissal
of the charge as unjustified had
SOLDERING effect.
Jerome is now on his way to AL
bany, N. Y, by motor. He will re-
turn to Montreal Sunday to be in
readiness for the habeas corpus
hearing of Thaw before the kings
bench Monday.
Thaw is biding his time in the
immigration pen here and is seem
ingly satisfied with the efforts Of
his attorneys, who have apparently
dropped their campaign of publicity,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
CURRENCY BILL
WAS REPORTED
To HOUSE TODAY.
A LENGTHY DOCUMENT REPRE-.
SENTED THE VIEWS OF DEMO-
Gratis ON THIS SUBJECT
Republicans Have Their Innings,
Their Report Criticising
the Measure
(By Associated Press. !

Washington, Sept. Chairman
of currency committee reported to
the House today the administration
currency reform bill as approved by
the Democratic caucus. A volumi-
nous report including a lengthy
technical discussion of the theory Of
the BILL accompanied the measure
setting forth the committee Demo-
Gratis view. Representative Hays
of California presented the report
from the Republicans criticising the
measure and proposing various
amendments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
10 DECISION AS TO COURSE
OF RECENT WRECK
(RY Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. 9.-While
preliminary investigation Of the op-
erat,ons of the New York, New Hav-
en- and Hartford railroad under the
Sherman antitrust law are near
completion, the department Of JUS
tice said today that no decision has
been reached as to when action, II
any, will be taken against the road
for the recent wreck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
TESTS FOR ARMY OFFICERS

San Francisco, Sept. 9.-Annual
riding tests for army officers sta
toned at posts in this districts be-
gan today. The field officers taking
the tests are divided into two groups.
one group taking the tests this week
and the other next week. The rides
will be made through San Mateo
county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
COLLEGE EXHIBIT TO FARMERS

State College, Pa, Sept. 9.-The
Pennsylvania State College of Agri-
culture is establishing a record for
educational exhibits for farmers at
State fairs. With the season run
ming but four weeks longer, exhibits
will have been given before fourteen
fairs by the end of September.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
RITCHIE AND WEIGH TO BOX

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. 9.-The
first lightweight fight for many years
in which the championship Of the
world has been involved is that be-
tween Willie Richie, the American
champion, and Freddy Welsh, the
British, French and Australian cham
pion. today. Richie has been picked
to win by most of the fight fans, who
argue that Welsh is not as fast nor
as sh!fty as he ws evcral years
ago, while Ritchie ls az he top of his
form.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
HONORS FOR FAMOUS
PENSACOLA LAWYER

Pensacola, Sept. 9.-At the an
nual meeting of the American Bar
Association in Montreal last week
w. A. Blount, OF this city, who rep
resented the Florida lawyers at the
convention, delivered mastery
address on the subject, "The Goal
and It's Attainment. 4" Mr.. Blount
was repeatedly mentioned for presi-
dent of the American Bar Associa-
tion at the convention last week.
His address was the talk of Mon-
treal the day it was delivered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
DETRoIT'S pERpy TT -BRkTI0N

Detroit, Mich, Sept. J.-Detroi'
took its turn in the centennial cele
hration of Perrv's victory on Lake
Erie, today. The water sports, car.
nivals and public meetings whicl
have characterized the observance i.
other cities will be followed here.
number of important convention.
will be held curing the week in COZ
nection with the celebration.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
NATIVE SONS CELEBRATE

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 9.-One
Of the largest celebrations of Admls-
sion Day in the history of the State
is taking place throughout California
today. One Of the chief features of
the observation Is twenty-round
bout between Ad Wolgast and John
ny Dundee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
FISH AND GAME MEN MEET

Boston, Mass, Sept. 9.-The Ma
tional Association OF Fish and Game
Commissioners met here today in
connection with the forty-third an
nual meeting OF the American Fish
cries Society. Papers will be read
at the regular sessions each day on
Fishers Topics" "Alewife," Fish
Refugees" Recent Progress in
Oceonography," and other subjects.
Governor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald
among the speakers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
TO INVESTIGATE TEAW ESCAPE

Beacon, N. Y. Sept. S.--A thor
ough Investigation will be made BY
the grand Jury into all Of the con-
ditions which were responsible for
the escape of Harry K. Thaw from
Nattewan Insane Asylum last
month. Howard H. Barnum, the
keerer, who was arrestei after Thaw
-ot away from Mattewaa will be one
of the principal witnesses. Super
lutendent Krieb OF Manhattan will
also testify in the proceedings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
LABOR UNION To
INVESTIGATE
Law VIOLATIONS
WILL LOOK INTO CHARGES THAT
GOVT IS NOT OBSERVING
EIGHT.HOUR LAW
This Law, Recently Went Into Ef.
feet; Prevents Govt Employees
Working More Than 8 Hours
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Sept. 9.-Charges
that the government is winking at
violations of the eight-hour labor
law in the execution of government
contracts, led to an investigation to-
day by the Central Labor Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-09
N. Y. POLICE STILL SEARCH
FOR DEAD GIRL
fRy Associate Prem. !

New York, Sept. 9.-The police
and newspaper men today continued
their efforts to establish the identity
of the murdered girl whose dismem-
bered body was found Friday on the
New Jersey shore Of the Hudson
river
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10

and not matter of selhshness.
Neither is compulsory education
Inv impracticable in South Carolina
o. account of the presence of the ne
gro; on the contrary, it's usefulness
woull be especially manifest in con
nection with the negro portion of the
population. Whether we like 1t or
not, the negro constitutes an integral
part of the state, and anything that
will tend to elevate him will Just so
far forth prove helpful to the state:
when n member of our physical body
is ailing we do not set about to az
gravate the disease but we try to cure
1t, and we should be as sensible In
dealing with the body polite. The
compulsory education law is good
law; because the end at which It
aims, namely, an educated citizenship,
is absolutely fundamental to the high
est interests of the state. Finally, the
compulsory education law is n neces-
sary law; because, under existing cir
cumstances, the end at which It aims
cannot be so surely and speedily at
tanned by any other method. And, IL
all of these statements are true, the
only conclusion at which | can arrive
is that compulsory education law
should be enacted by the legislature
or South Carolina, If need be over tho
governors veto, without further delay.