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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
COMMISSIONERS
INSPECT ROADS TO-DAY
In Company With Party Of Citizens
They Inspect Proposed Routes
for New Roads

Today the Polk county commits.
sioners and a number of citizens
went over the proposed routes Of the
road to be built from this city to the
Hillsborough county line. in order
to decide which is the most practical
and advantageous. This afternoon
an inspection is being made Of two
proposed routes to Kathleen. road
to which place is to be built as soon
as the road to Hillsborough shall
have been completed.
Messrs. A. T. Mann Of the Bar
tow district, E. S. Whidden Of Null
berry, J. Ev. Bryant Of Kathleen.
and T. F. Holbrook of Lakeland
were in the party. The commits
sioner from Fort Meade was unable
to get here. The citizens in the par
ty were Mayor o. M. Eaton, Post
master J. l.. Skipper, Secretary A.
]. Holworthy OF the Lakeland Board
Of Trade, Councilman o. J. Pope,
Messrs. M. F. Hetherington, VIM.
Steitz, j. w. Hicks, ]. G. Swindell,
Thos. Holbrook, Jr.
The proposed route, leaving the
city via Florida avenue and North
street, thence past the Swindel
farm, was first gone over. The party
then inspected the route leaving the
city by way Of Lemon street, skirt
ing the west shore Of Lake Beulah,
proceeding south past the Griffin
grove to a point almost midway Of
the west shore of Lake Hunter,
thence west to point on the pres
ent road near the Keen place. The
railroad would be crossed short
distance before reaching Winston,
and a direct route taken to connect
with the hard road from Tampa that
is built to the Hillsborough line.
This is perhaps the most travelled
road leading to and from Lakeland.
The last describd route, known as
the Lake Hunter route, seemed to
meet with the general Improvement
Of the party. The approach to the
city presents a most attractive as
pect to the traveller, twD beautiful
lakes being skirted and entrance to
the city made through an excellen.
section.
The present board of commission
ers evidence a most laudable inter-
est in road-building; indeed, 1t is not
too much to say that there haa been
more real Accomplishment In this re
spect in the past two or three years
than in q score Of years previous.
With the completion of The road to
Lakeland from Barlow, the building
If the road from this city to the
line. then on to Kath.
zen, and later Q line from this city
o. sAuburndale, and also to Mulber- |
y, Polk county will take front
.ank both in mileage and character
II her roads.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
CRUSADE FOR FULLER SKIRTS

st. Paul, Minn., Aug. 12.-The
Federation of Women's Clubs Of
this State is being flooded with let
ters from all parts Of the country
endorsing the crusade started BY
one Of Its district boards against the
tight split skirt. The board 10 at
present sending letters to every man
ufacturer and publisher Of dress pat.
terms making an appeal for modi-
fcation Of the. present styles.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
LAWYERS SLATE FOR JUDGES

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 12.-The
full committee of lawyers. including
those recently appointed by the
State Bar Association to recommend
action o secure the nomination Of
fit candidates for the Court Of Ap-
peals met here today to make out it's
SLATE" The committee of five re-
Gently appointed to draft resolutions
embodying the purpose sought to be
obtained by Bar Association made
It's report.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
JAPAN WILL NOT
RECEIVE FELIX
D|Az. As ENVOY
NOTIFIES. MEXICAN GOVERN
MENT THAT GENERAL DIAZ
MUST COME AS CITIZEN
Diaz, However, Declares He Will Go
to Japan Regardless Of That
Country's Attitude
(By Associated Press }

Toxic, Aug. 12 2.-The Japanese
government intimated today to the
Mexican government that 1t would
not receive General Felix Dias az
special envoy, and declared it would
receive him only as a private indi-
vidual. Diaz left Seattle yesterday
for Vancouver from where he planned
to sail tomorrow for Japan. He
carries the thanks of Mexico for
Japanese participation in the Mexi-
can centennial.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
reported Daily BY Security Alb
stract and Title Co Barlow
Aup II 1919

stract and Title Co Barlow
Aug II, 1918.
J. L. Gaskins to J. E. Childs.
C. E. Granger and wife o Dr..
A. L. Morris.
H. r. Elliott and wife to D. N.
Pipkin.
w. A. Carver ct al to J. R. Scott.
Bertha L. Dawson and husband
to Bert l.. Blair.
w. H. Underhill and wife to
TRULY Underhill.
Wiley Bennett and wife to q. H.
Wilson.
Charles Albert to A. l.. Brunson.
Joseph r. Sample and wife to Sam
uel W. Allen.
P. P. Pollard and wife to NJ. e.
Stewart.
A. C. Broderick and wife to J.
l.. Soloman.
C. C. Flood and wife to A. C.
Broderick.
Lake Region Gama and Fish Pre-
serve to ]. D. Smith.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
VOTE EXPECTED
ION IMPEACHMENT
'0F GOV. SULzER
DEMOCRATS IN NEW YORK
LEGISLATURE AFTER SCALP !
OF STATE EXECUTIVE
Charged That He Invested Cam.
paign Funds in Wall Street 1
Speculations -
(Dy Associated Press, J

Albany, Aug. 12.-Strenuous ef-
forts were made early today to &C.
cure attendance at the legislative
hall Of all Democratic absentees in
prospect of vote on the proposal to
impeach Governor Sulzer. The gov
ernor's opponents confidently pre-
dicted that impeachment would car
~ and the executive 60 to trial 40
a result of disclosures of his alleged
Wall street activities.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
BIG GATHERING OF SUI.
FRAGETTES IN WASHINGTON
(By Associated Presr.)
by Associated Press.)

Washington. Aug. 12.-Larger
quarters were planned today by the
House rules committee for the hear
ing Thursday Of the delegates to the
National Council Of Women Voters.
Many women spectators ar expected
to attend the hearing at which dele
gates will urge a report favorably
on the suffrage amendment proposal.
Among the speakers will be Jane
Adams and DR.. Harvey Wiley.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
MITT1AMEN EAT $4,000
POUNDS OF BREAD A DAY

Ludington, Mich, Aug. 12.-The
Michigan National Guard began its
annual encampment here today. The
citizen soldiers will eat about $4,000
pounds Of bread daily for tn next
ten days, about $4,000 pounds Of
fresh beef being also furnished to
nourish them during their stay, In
addition to other rations.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
BIG GATHERING OF
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Forty.fve Thousand Members Of the
Organization in Line in
Parade in Denver
(By Associated Press.)

Denver, Aug. 12.-Forty five
thousand Knights Templar marched
in the grand parade today, marking
the opening Of the thirty-second
triennel conclave of the order. The
afternoon program included an ad
dress Of welcome by Governor Am
mons and response b VIM. Bromwell
Melish, grand master of the encamp-
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
RAIN BRINGS RELIEF
TO MANY SECTIONS
Corn Belt Of West Still Dry, How
ever, and Corn Is
Burning Up

WashiD gton, Aug. IA gen.
eral rain, bringing a material drop
in the temperature is falling prac-
tically over the entire country to-
day, except in the great middle west
corn belt. AS rain Is badly needed
there the corn is practically burn
ing up. The weather bureau offers
no hope Of immediate relief.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
ADMINISTRATION CURRENCY
BILL UNDER CONSIDERATION
(By AaeociatNd Preeel

Washington, Aug. 12.-The dis
cussion Of the currency bill at the
Democratic caucus today centered
about the proposed amendments to
make warehouse receipts for farm
crops legal security for the issuance
Of circulating notes. Neely, Of Kan
sas. and Ragsdale Of South Carolina
led the opposition to the bill In T.
present form.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
(By ASxccatsd Pres. !

Atlanta, Aug. l2.-There were
many empty benches in Judge
Roan's court room today for the
first time since the trial Of Leo. M.
Frank opened. The examination of
medical experts which made yester-
days sesson tedious is credited with
1t. Hattie Hall, stenographer, tes-
titled today about work for Frank
on the morning of April 26. She
said she left the factory at noon.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
BnD VISIONARY SOCIETY
uoxWTEREsTING MEETING

! Missionary Society Of
church held to regular
\ lday afternoon with an
Urge attendance. The
5!l rvce was conducted by
!. Stevens after which q
. ting and instructive
o. was given BY Mrs. Dr..
ma. wed by an earnest
yer r half of the heather
'nsse. Ae society anticipates a
J; nen p. Hanna on Egypt In
neaf futnre. After the pro-
- ~ yresident Of the society
the regular business rou.
lo1anten have extended an
tat1oa - Rev. r. 8. Gavin 10
e e their merit meeting. I
PRESS REPORTER. q
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
C|P's' s'iREvOLUT|ON
SAID TO Be E|ZzlE
Government Troops Have Practical
ly Quelled Activities of Rebels
in Venzuela
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. l2. f.ipriano
Castro's Venezuelan revolution is
officially reported a failure by Amer
lean Consul Voetter, at Caracas. He
says the troops of the government
have practically qnelled the activi-
ties Of the rebels.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
'||I||||||||B|0N | I IN
CITY
QUIET
El1 OFFICIALS AWAIT
m III ETATIoN OF MES. -
I 70 HuERTA 2
|1 to Be Formulated
~! 1ith Constitutional
INT for Mexico.


Aug. 12.-Charge
fGha cabled the State de-
0 that the situation In
nght 4nrli a ou,st rha rono,.
is hea ..s5Es;ISS 49, sas,.,. ~.
pn sr 2s3* o'A'.."'' no'e WIZ
of build a Nlssss Aeins time wnlle tne
IN freight sage sent Dy John
els, In utn4 eesentation to Huerta.
among tvqn is has been delivered,
. the dtopSY wv emulation of an Amer
Ent' and ~ Inward Mexico will be
'asko1 lily. Administration
fhclal helping foreign coun-
ies Md to efforts to estab-
Gp--N@ Sh 6s National government in
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
BARNUM 4 BAILEY EMPLOYEES
- A INJURED IN WRECK
ny AaesstSl Pssa.t

Omaha, Aug. 12.-Forty-two en-
ployes Of the Barnum Z Bailey cir
Gus were brought to Omaha today,
suffering from injuries In q wreck at
Richfleld, Neb., late last night.
Thirteen were seriously hurt.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
O'NEAL STILL
UNDECIDED As
DISAPPOINTMENT
ALABAMA GOVERNOR CONSIDER.
ING FILLING VACANCY CAUSED
BY DEATH OF JOHNSTON
Thought, However, He viii Name
Successor to Dead Senator and
Early Appointment Looked For
(By Associated Press. }

Montgomery, Aug. 12.-Govor.
nor O'Neal said today that he Is un-
decided as to whether he would ap-
point successor to United States
Senator Johnston. He js still
Weighing the conflicting advice. but
1t is unofflcally reported he will
reach decision and possibly select
a senator later today.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
CALL FOR STATEMENTS
FROM NATIONAL BANKS
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Precs.)
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE
comptroller Of the currency today is
sued a call for a statement of the
condition of all national banks at
the close of business, Ang. 9.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
'URII = iIITA1Ls OF
,,BAl2lx y |. \! 'EERR1BLE TRAGEDY

4 BatfoN Aug. 12.-Correct de-
4 - Gf esS terrible tragedy in
thi0h aug ghters of Mr.. and
is f1.s Graddy were burned to
sith tlsf child severely burned
) id Mrs Grsddy himself burned and
Il, ~ ~ follows:
About 1890 O'Clock at night the
. ."raddy homa. a two-story building
!, Gated = ths west end of Church
:, Nv rect. was found to be in flames.
he family had been asleep some
tne whom TIE flames were discov-
s,ed, an4 they were not awakened
it'll tha M containing the kitchen
i'd dining room were practically
rnsd ah4 The rest of the house
r. a aanee.
4 The falAily were sleeping up
Afrs. Nh. and Mrs. Grady in one
ON. the three girls, Evaline, Katn-
Inc ana Geneva, in another room,
"a the ctl6r child, a boy, Give,
ls In another room. AS soon as
3. Grady discovered the fire he
d his wife and son got out on the
o.. ArSt 1nding that the hall and
iirs Werecut of by the fire. and
On ~ w1nt around on the roof
the window where his daughters
IRE sleaptng, knocked in the screen
q wl1d0W pane and rescued his
lighter katherine, but the other
rls did MT answer his calls and
go 1a1neD were pouring out Of
o @i2d0Whe was prevented from
ln6 ibt3 the room to bring them
y. Atedt this time M. o. Doug
-. ! 1G1uAbor, came up and with
ladder ~ Mr.. and Mrs. Grady,
.thoriAe and Give of the roof.
tIWhen ~ hre was gotten under
ltr0t ma Sufficitntly extinguished
bodf&1 Of Evaline and Geneva
= l6l1ht out. The bodies were
luna = bed where the girls had
irsd ~ the night, and were ter
u 1h1xTed and burned. Evaline
,,ul4 Noxo soon been seventeen
'lrs IA ma the other girl eleven.
me xsoeped girl. Katherine. was
srol 1Gsned, but the doctor says
ilt ofns are not fatal. Mr..
~ lcking in the screen and
adoU - had his feet badly cut
10 N1NAlso badly burned about
ar1 ands and body. but his
arias ~ not prove fatal.
rAs 1 thought to have origi- |
- ho6a defective flus In the
So anoagh there had been no
In ~ Gtove since noon.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
Diaz Will Go Anyway
(By Associated Press)

Vancouver, Aug. l2.-After
reading a dispatch from rokio.' Gen.
eral Diaz said he would 20 tc ia
pan, regardless of that governments
attitude.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
SENATE PUSHING ACTION
ON THE TARIFF BILL
(By Associated Press J

Washington, Aug. 12.-The Sem
ate today began meeting at II
daily In order to hasten consldera-
ton Of the tariff bill. Senator
Gronna today offered twenty-five
amendments.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23

as b. Reed. who as Speaker OF the House
gave Mr.. Dingley his opportunity, died
! shortly afterward. Senator Frye expired
| out of politics.
| Has Maine then so soon forgotten her
old leaders? Has she turned definitely
from their teachings? Does she accept
| the new doctrine. that protection has
| done its full work. and should now De
eliminated as rapidly as possible? Is the
Underwood bill so drawn that 1t promises
increased prosperity to the Pine Tree
state?
Or is the hope of the democrats socket
ed in the continued division of the Maine
republicans? Are they expecting to marcn
again through divided opposition to vic
tory? Such was their experience last
year. Will history repeat itself in this
district contest?
Republicans and bull moosers alike pro-
fess devotion to protection. The Under
wood bill is satisfactory to neither faction
in Congress. Mr.. Mann and Mr. Murdoch
voted against it in the House, and Mr..
Penrose and Mr.. Bristow are opposing 1t
in the Senate. As step in the direction
of tariff for revenue only it contains a
menace to the American industries, and
markets they agree in deploring.
And yet in this Maine district the pro
tectionists are at loggerheads about other
matters. and assisting the candidacy of a
man whose election will be interpreted
throughout the country a distinct anti
protection triumph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
Railroads Welcome Trolleys.
-. -. r;no.rn.xs r;r.o, CO..


A rather interesting illustration of how
completely astute forecasters Of future
economic conditions may miSjudge what
is likely to occur in years to come Is
seen in the needless alarm felt by steam
railroads a few yeads ago over the pos
sibilities Of electric interurban COMPETE
ton. Operators of steam lines were con-
siderably alarmed over the prospect Of
the immediate development OF rural troll
ley lines. They saw in this development
ruinous competition in passenger bust
ness and an ultimate loss Of much Of the
short haul freight This alarm mani
tested itself in refusal to enter into
traffic relations with trolley roads. re-
fusal to print mutual tariffs, to lay con-
Meeting tracks, to grant permission with
out legal fights for crossings and so on.
Later. the opposition of the steam roads
took a more aggressive color. Steam
roads began to buy In trolley systems
which completed or threatened to COM
pete. Today the steam roads as rule
realize the uselessness of their fears.
They have begun to see that trolley
lines reaching out into rural districts
are feeders rather than competitors; that
these rural roads deliver to the steam
lines many passengers and large quaint
ties of freight, In addition to relieving
the steam lines of certain amount of
Improbable suburban traffic which for
merly helped to clog crowded terminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
Republican Reunion.

Confabs about a reunion of the repub-
lican party continue. Now members of
the so-called old guard discuss matters.
Now the so-called progressive republicans
have session. And now men who were
bull moosers last year but see no reason
for the continuation of party under
that name meet and exchange views
about present issues and future duty. AS
they say in Dublin. it's well.
\ proposition for national conference
on the subject has met with difficulties
owing to the protracted session of Con-
gress. When it was thought the session
would end at latest by the middle of
July, with only tariff revision for the
record, number of managing politicians
agreed that 1t would be well to discuss
reunion plans this coming autumn.
But autumn is almost here, Congress is
still i'm session, the tariff is still undis-
posed of. currency reform is now a live
issue. and a date next winter or spring
for the meeting is suggested. And that
is we'll
As matter of fact, things political are
just now very much mixed on both sides
OF the fence. Republican troubles are
matched by democratic troubles. The
latter are little under cover and re-
straint, but may break out and create
havoc any day 1t has not been easy
to handle the tariff, and the currency
problem is causing great anxiety. The
democratic leaders by their difYeren,
propositions are feeling the popular pulse
and as yet hardly know what to make OF
the beats.
Then there is the Mexican business
hat. OF course. is not partisan, since
III the event OF war both parties will sup
port the national cause. But if wa,
comes and should give promise of Ions
struggle, all strictly partisan issues will
Tor a time be subordinated 10 the one
ofershadowing patriotic issue And ever
IL the Mexican business clears now, il
may cloud again in a few months, an1
whenever il does cloud il will have the
night OF way in public consideration
For these reasons those who have al
Heart the rehabilitation of the republican
party need not regret the delay abou
national conference. There is plent,
of time for effective work before the con
test for the next House begins. and ever,
occurrence meanwhile should be CAREFUL,
noted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
The Rear End Trolley Collision.

Owing TO the fact that a recent rear
end collision between the street cars OF
one of the local companies occurred
within the Jurisdiction Of Maryland it
is impossible for the public utilities
commission of THIS District to proceed
in an investigation of the mishap for the
purpose of taking appropriate action.
Fortunately the matter has been called
to the attention Of the Maryland au-
thorities and the public service com
mission of that state has ordered an
inquiry into the circumstances, which
will be held in a few days. Inasmuch as
no fatalities resulted from this col
lsion the case does not call for urgent
action, but il is nevertheless important
that the fun particulars be disclosed in
the interest of public safety. The Off
cial explanation Of the collision Is that
the leads communicating current to
come detached and in consequence it
lost its power and all its lights were
extinguished except the small oil sig
nal lamp at the rear. Obviously this
was not a sufficient protection. The
motorman OF the rear car found him
self without space in which to check
neaQWay before coiiiuiHS Will euC C0A
ahead An official Of the railroad COM
pany has reported that both cars We're
equipped with handbrakes and states
that the company attributes the acct
dent 10 inattention to it's regulations.
thereby inferentially placing the blame
on the motorman for perhaps speeding
his car or possibly not applying his
brakes quickly enough. 1t Is for the
public service commission of Maryland
to determine whether in the conditions
Of the traffic on this particular line at
the present season 1t is safe to operate
cars on close Roadway at night with no
better protection than mandrake
equipment and feeble oil lamps as rear
signals OF course this question applies
10 the District as we'll as Maryland, and
the public utilities commission OF this
Jurisdiction can appropriately take
coSnizance Of the facts disclosed at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
The Senate and the Currency.

Hearings are suggested when the cur
rency bill reaches the Senate IL Is
thought that by inviting number OF men
eminent in the financial world TO appear
before the Senate committee. something
NAV be gained for clearing the air and
inviting a larger measure of public con-
tidence
This should be done Somehow the i'm
preston prevails in the business Worio
that as matters stand politics Is entering
too much into the question. Complaint
is made that great political machine
may grow out of the arrangement now
under consideration.
The President disclaims such a purpose,
and Speaker Clark thinks the fear I'M
founded Nevertheless, the fear exists,
and those who entertain it are not men
who ordinarily see ghosts. II their vision
is distorted in this matter, hearings De-
fore the Senate committee should disclose
the fact.
Such a machine. it is to be easily seen,
would be the most powerful ever con-
structed Through 1t a President, IL
tempted and ambitious. could exercise
such influence on affairs as the patronage
of office has never conferred. He would
hold credits as well as caucuses in the
hollow of his hand.
Mr. Clark declares that no President,
even if he possessed such power. would
exercise it to the public hurt and his own
advantage. IL is not charged, of course,
that Mr. Wilson would. But the reply is
made that no power 50 great should De
lodged anywhere within the scope OF po-
litical temptation.
The bankers are astir, and that should
mean much to the good in the end. What
is coming out in the discussion at the
Chicago meeting is of undoubted value.
Those participating are not only students
OF finance, but actors in the drama of
practical operations They not only fol-
low. but help make, financial history.
Presently the tariff will be out of the
way and then, unless the Mexican prob
lem takes a turn sending everything
else to the rear, the currency Will have
the center of the stage. For how long Is
anybodys guess. Nobody disputes the
Importance of the subject. Nobody Is
blind to the differences of opinion and
. the difficulties that exist. Everybody ap-
preciates the fact that much depends on
the nnai action taken. So there we are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-23
Carelessness and Typhoid.
from the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Ihilauelphia Ledger.
1t is disturbing to learn on the au-
thority of the health officials that the
increase of typhoid fever is attribu-
table TO the admxture of raw and fiji
tered water. A situation of this sort
is far more dangerous than IL the city
furnished unfiltered water. for then the
community would be fully appraised OF
the peril of using contaminated water
and the practice Of boiling all drinking
and cooking water would be more
nearly universal. In many households
this precaution is still observed. the
wisdom of which is justified by the
discovery that unfiltered water in some
ways finds it's way into the supply. Ii
should be made a criminal offense fol
any citizen to maintain any system OF
piping which produces this contamina
ton There are cases where manufac-
turers, with the full consent of the city
draw supplies Of water for manufacture
ing purposes direct from the rivers
but 1t is intolerable that private sys.
TENS Of this sort should have been
linked up with the filtered water sup.
ply.