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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
AGED LITERARY TRAMP
DIES IN JACKSONVILLE.

Jacksonville, March en-. D.
Jacobs, aged S.; years, a pedestrian
who recently 4, NE here from Cuba
and had been footing it through
Cuba and Florida for several weeks,
died last right at the boarding house
OF Mrs William NJ. Thomas. Twen-
t!-fifth and Brdier streets. East
Jacks, nville. His death was due to
the hardships of his trip. which
proved too much for his failing
strength. After a long hike through
cuba, Jacobs boarded a tramp steam
cr at Havana and was brought to
Tampa, where he continued his walk
and arrived in Jacksonville several
days ago. He became i'll while on
the way to Tampa on the tramp
steamer and continued his walk
through this State before he was
able to stand the strain of SO doing.
Letters and papers found in the ef-
fects of the dead pedestrian indicate
that he was a writer and poet of
more than average ability. All Of
his writings were signed with his
name and the manuscripts will be
preserved by Mrs. Thomas and sent
to relatives of the dead man as soon
as they are found.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
WORK ON ROADS
PROGRESSING WELL
Network Of Highways Throushou
County Now Being
Built.

Mr.. r. +. Iiolbrook, county com
missioner from this district. reports
the completion of a splendid roa
rom Bartow to Fort Meade. the first
portion OF the excellent system
planned for the county by the board
Information from various sources is
10 the effect that this is as fin" q
,iece of road as may be- found in tn"
State.
The road gang has been moved 10
this side OF Barlow, and is now en-
aged in building a splendid road be
tween that city and Lakeland When
the gap between the ends of the road
hading out of these respective cities
is completed, there will be a high
way between Barlow and Lakeland
Hat will make these two cities next
ioor neighbors.
When this second portion OF the
road system Is completed, the next
work will be between Lakeland and
Kathleen, connecting with the fine
road already built from the latter
place to Socrum. Then the gang will
20 to the Hillsborough county line
I'D will make the Polk county end
the Tampa-Lakeland road as good
81 the Hillsborough portion, or bet
ter Coming on through Lakeland the
cod work will 20 on to Auburndale
and finally connect with the roads be-
ii.g built by district bonds in the
aines City section. Then line to
Mulberry and thence to other points
- yond will give a network of fine
lin travelled highways distributed
er every section of the county.
is paper feels that the county
-"rlissioners are doing great
-k In carrying out this plan o.
Il building, thereby giving the
ooDle of the county something tha,
~ be Of great and permanent
.alue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
JUDGE CHENEY REliRES
TROm THE FEDERAL BENCH

Jackson, He. March G. Federal
.IidSc John NJ Cheney. of the United
States District Court for the SOUTH
cin district of Florida who has been
acting in that capacity since the re-
tircmcnt of Judge James w. Locke.
retired Tuesday. lie had been
holding a recess appointment from
former President Taft, hut failed Of
confirmation in the United States
Senate, despite strong efforts by his
i."nds to secure favorable action ON
the appointment. lie left last night
d" Orlando.
Judge W. B. Sheppard of the Unit
ei States District Court for the
Northern district of Florida. presid-
90 in court as Judge Cheney ceased
TO be a federal jurist after Wilson
became president. shortly after noon.
Many Of the leading members Of the
Jacksonville bar called at the Fed
cral building to bid Judge Cheney
Goodbye and to these friends the re-
firing jurist made the following fare
we'll address:
Gentlemen Of the Bar:
'As this il the last time that ! ex-
poet to open court. desire to ex-
press my appreciation of the kind
and courteous treatment l have re-
ceived from the Jacksonville bar
while presiding as Judge Of this
court when took the oath OF
Office in this room. stated that
would endeavOr to maintain the
standard Of this court, as established
by my hon0red predecessor. and this
promise, SO far as my ability is con
cerned. I have faithfully kept. As
| said at Tampa, the grapes are not
sour and It is only natural that my
disappointment at the failure Of con-
firmation by the Senate is keen. hut
there is no bitterness in my regret.
have enjoyed the work during my
term Of o6ice. and there 10 plenty
Of work for me to do in private life.
And SO, again thanking you for your
courteous treatment and with best
wishes to each of you. I ofiicially bid
Won goodbye"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
COUNTERFEIT SILVER DOLLAR
IN WEST FLORIDA.

Jacksonville, March Sc. r. De-
Saussure, secretary and treasurer of
the Florida Bankers Association. has
received the following notice from
the Central State Bank of Camp
bellton:
1--WE are today In receipt OF sill
yer dollar handed to us by one OF
our customers. that was obtained at
Sneads, Fla. which Is very fne
counterfeit. The dollar is copied
from one minted at New Orleans in
1901. In appearance it is Just lit
tie darker than the genuine dollar;
il is Just q little lighter In weight
and does not have the clear ring. The
IL tiers are not quite as clear-cut as
those of the good dollar"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
THREE GREEK
TRANSPORTS
SUNK BY TURKS
GREAT HAVOC CREATED AMONG
TROOPS ON BOARD.
Battle This Morning Between Greeks
and Turks When Fortress
Janita Was Entered.
(By Associated Press.)

Vienna. March 6.-Thc Turkish
cruiser. Handled. today sunk three
Greek transports loaded with Servian
troops. according to a COnstantinOple
to local paper. 1t appears
that the troops were proceeding from
Gallipolis, where it was proposed
sometime ago to make flank attack
on the Turkish troops defending the
Dardanelles. Great havoc was Great
cd among the troops on the trans
ports according to reports
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
SENATOR NAT BRYAN OF
EERED FEDERAL JUDGESHlP.

Hon. Don. a. Pardee, senior United
States circuit judge In this circuit.
has appointed Hon. William D.
Sheppard, OF the Northern District
OF Florida, to hold court IN the
southern District of Florida until a
district udge can be appointed by the
pl esident and confirmed by the U. s.
Senate after it has confirmed the ap-
pointment OF Mr.. Wilson's cabinet.
From a source that appears to be
unquestioned it is announced that
the position has been offered to Unit
eG States Senator Nat. Z. Bryan by
the persons whose recommendation
will he accepted by President Will
son in naming Il judge for this dis
trict. Senator Bryan has not as yet
indicated his preference in the mat
.ar, the information says.
OF course the ensuing senatorial
vacancy will not 20 begging should
Senator Bryan accept and there
would be an ad interim appointment
by Governor Trammell. This ap-
pointee would hold Office until the
State Legislature meets two years
hence assuming that Mr.. Bryan will
not resign until after the coming
session adjOurns. This would allow
a State primary at that time.-Jack-
sOnville Metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
I !. SEVENTEEN STORIES
AND WILL RECOVER

\ew York March & John l'run-
n,n, a marble worker, fell from the
5, tenlrenth llour Of the Municipal
prlidine To tho bot tom Of an elevator
hart yesterday and treated his eX-
pcricnce 50 lightly that those who
ran to his aid found him rolling 4
cigarette and casually inQuiring II
IN ambulance could be- summoned
I,runnOn was saved from being
dashed to pieces because he landed
NJ a bundle Of empty bags. He SUI
r,icd fractures Of the leg bones and
slight scalp wound. hut will re-
cover.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
HILLES GETS A BIG RAISE.

Washington, March 6.-Charles
Dewey Hilles. secretary 10 President
Taft for the last two years. will be-
come a partner of Edmund Dwight.
resident manager at New York Of the
Employers Liability Assurance Cor
pcration. limited, Of London. Mr..
Hilles will retain the craftsmanship
OF the Republican national commit
tee for which he was chosen last
summer. As secretary to President
Taft he received a salary Of $500
q year. and In his new position will
receive about SEQ 900 a vear.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
NATION. WIDE WAR AGAINST
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC.

Chicago. March 6. Acting Gov
crnor Barratt O'lIara predicted
that the reform forces OF the entire
country would join in the campaign
tC expose the ramiticatiOns of the
white slave traffic following the re-
cCipt of letters he addressed to the
GOV ernors of Ohio. Indiana. Iowa.
" ii sRonsin and Michigan on the in
ycsligation by the Illinois senatorial
commission, Of which he Is chair
man In these letters disclosures in
Gicating that girls from all parts Of
t,e country are made victims OF the
traEiekcrs in vice were cited. Acting
Governor O'Ilara hoped that the let
lrrS would result in the appointment
OF commissions in other states to
Wtrh with the Illinois commission
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
l0OTa GAME WORKED ON
A c. L. TICKET OFFICE.

.'h'ille. March "a. !.
;, acanta. Ga. and John Nc
I. VINO gave his address as 100
: > 'fo" street, were turned over
J authorities this morning.
'.,s :. with getting money under
. |. l'e'snse. 1t seems that McFad-
q. % fake kilograms on the
,s.. 0nices here. asking for q
49,, Washineton and s25 in
J.. y the Atlantic Coast Line
a.. resented the telegram that
sf 70 work on several 9TH
The telegram looked de-
'.. 'ial' and was marked
The telegram is said
-, first taken to the office
|. =. eTh railway. and also to
+. !a and Nashville railwa,
-, mileage and s2s were
:. Nm. and then suspicious
=. T. and the young man
r.. 10 was caught BY De-
:. n P Lord a few minutes
=. saloon A. J. Sparks. who
i. an accomplice Of McFad-
s,,. au9ht BY Omcer p. F.
of the young men seem
- IN 10 slick money
- according to the evil
..s. we're held for hearing
''a's Of 5000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
CASTRO MAY NOT
Be WELCOMED
HOME 4 6 4 | \
COUNTRIES FORM ALLIANCE TO
PREVENT HIS RETURN.
He Reiterates His Statements, How.
ever, That He Has No Idea
of Creating Revolution.
(By Associated Press.)

New York. March GA triple
alliance between Venezuela, Colom-
bia and Nicaragua is said by consul
lar agents here to have been formed
informally by these governments to
prevent any return of the deposed
President Castro to Venezuela. Cas-
tro, who returned here last night
from Washington, laughed at these
reports and reiterated his denial
that there was any intention to en-
gage in fomenting a revolution.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
ANXIETY FELT FOR
AMERICANS SAFETY
Reported That Federal Gunboat Will
Shell Mexican
Town.
(By Associated Press. }

Guymas Sonora, Mexico, March 6.
Grave anxiety among $40 Amer
leans here was aroused today by the
report tpat Il federal GunDOat Is COM
ung NJ the coast to shell the town.
They haze asked tnat the american
cruiser, Colorado. BE- held there
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
GEN, WOOD RETAINS |
''''' ~ OFFICE 7l:'fI FOR A TIME
fBy Associated Press.)

Washington, March 6.-Secretar-
Garrison today instructed Maior
General Wood TO continue under the
original DESIGNATION as chief Of staff
oI army until further orders. The
purpose of Garrison's action is to en-
able the president to have time to
fully consider the question OF per-
nlanent designation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
Turks and Greeks Wage Battle.
(By Associated Press.D

Athens, March & The Turkish
fprtrcss. Janita, WAS entered at .
lis morning by three squadrons Of
rcek cavalry under General SOuzO.
. details have yet been received OF
Ic battle The Greeks took $1,000
prisoners including many refugees
'iom the Monastir ana other places.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
OIL
MAY HAVE TO
DIG Up AGAIN
$28, 100000 IS ASKED OF OIL
COMPANIES.
I: Is Alleged That the State Trust
Law Has Been
Violated.
(By Associated Press.)

Grcenyille, Texas. March 6.-To-
tai penalties of more than twenty
eight million dollars for alleged
State trust law violations were asked
in custer suits filed yesterday by the
State against the Standard Oil Co.
O: New York and the New Jersey
and Corsicanna Magnolia Petroleum
companies of Texas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
N VAS
c..t,.3lNG ALL RIGHT.

arch 8. onduc-
0nS. Of the ClcNe-
J. e and Ashtabula
't & hasn't got over blush
a mistake that occurred OH
c.- -4rl today When the Lin
I lhol' - leave Cleveland a
p wa, loaded with packages,
Faei 9t nd inquired:
tn ear for Ashtabuly?'
[st y" replied Fitz, but you'll
F change at Genevy."
o. aan had "A long box. which
|ce-'y contained a new suit. q
@feral small packages and
la' ano that gave evidence o:
. hs a new hat.
p 'he car reached Geneva
a''oF Flt2simmons called:
"'''a snbstatiOn: everybody
aace her
f1z Ras busy for a few moments
&t'' We looked at his farmer
80 aea.n le was too shocked for
e'aeee The man had his hat.
" s9at and vest of and was jus;
'a' down his suspenders.
We'd ! might jest as well
4 with the rest of the folks" ="
TT explained, though |
- .nf'nded to put on all these
s till ma had looked them
r
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
DRAINAGE ENGINEER
'''"'''"'' "''I5 IS RE|NsTlTED
CPy Associated Press.

Washington. March s.-The last
a., of James Wilson as secretary OF
y acr;c,iltrre was TO reinstate G q. T.
';o.. as chief engineer Of the drain
aca investigation department Of agri-
rulture. Elliott WIS dismissed oF
;'eon for his attitude in the Do
-,. -.meot's connection with the Flor
n everclades investigation. The
congressional committee &ter yindi-
q tim
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
SENT
TO
ATTORNEY GEN.
!. yor PROPOSE TO BE HA-
,,sSrD BY PATRONS.
:. ,,.,,- Net Today for Firs
,-nal Session; Routine
Matters Up.

r,n. March 6.-The presl-
|. PRACTICAL demonstration
!, 49,, ,a,ion Of the new pat
-. today VIXEN Senators
s. X ,.,,
Vi Brlan Lied to discuss
son a. d them to make
ll4. "''' '''
Il m"go ms " 'ne a'''
.t4e.a.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
r, Tv~. Meeting Of Cabinet

.oclated Press.)
March 6.-The Will
att formally today for
IL, /, was announced aft
~ Ht some assistant secretary
/ discussed and other
re examination of the
e,t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
PATCHED Up PEACE m MANI.

Boston. Mass. March s.-The So
ciety sensation of the Back Bay sea-
son came late today when It was
learned that Joseph s. Bigelow, Jr.,
the young Commonwealth avenue
ciubman. and yachtsman, has been
married since last September to Miss
Ernest Zazan, a Temple Place
manicurist. The bride is of Cuban
descent. The marriage took place In
Philadelphia. The couple went
aboard Bigelow's yacht. the Seriola.
and started on a honeymoon cruise
down the Atlantic coast. The eroom's s
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smith
tigelow. Sr., rushed South and found
the couple aboard the Seriola of MI
ami, Fla. There was stormy meet
Ing, but peace was patched up, and
fhe manicure bride Is being received
into the rich Bigelow family.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
cr.srss 70 Confne Itself to
{ giln Measures.

n@ated Press.
March e. Wilson
a1e1 by the House
u5rce to plan
sly lhe special scs-
70 enactment OF
II the passage OF
aiIls which failed
oo.as days Of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-06
$4,000 CHECK
F0UNO TO-DAY
Was Signed by Mrs. Mabel Mills.
But Is Worthless, According
to Officials.
(By Associated Press. /

Chicago, March g. A small purse
containing a check for $4,000 on
'he State Bank Of Elkhart, Ind.
made payable to H. L. Stevens, and
signed by Mrs. Mabel Mills, was
tcund last night by william Dibos.
a salOOnkeeper, who turned the check
over to the police.
Mrs. Mills had taken dinner with
Mrs. II. l.. Stevens, wife Of the man
whose name is the same as that on
the check. and she is supposed to
have lost this money after leaving
the Stevens house the same evening.
Elkhart bank officials state that Mrs.
Mills had no account there. Mrs.
Mills came into world vide notice a
few days ago by dcpositing $4l, 900
with a hotel clerk. later placing 1t in
her handbag. On the street later
she had fainting spell and the
money disappeared.
The Springdale news., 1913-03-28
From the school Fair.

The s. l. A. wish to cordially ex- press their appreciation to all those who in any way contributed to the success of our recent School Fair, both in it's arrangements and In their generous patronage.
 Thanks are due Mrs. W. H. Gra- ham, who, though comparative stranger, loaned her valuable paint ings for our art gallery
 Special thanks are due the Mart in Bros for the perfect lighting feature which added so greatly to the success of the Art display, and for the lighting of the whole build- ing
 We also thank the band for the excellent music which gave so much pleasure during the evening.
 This fair, so hastily arranged, has demonstrated that Springdale has a great amount of artistic light hidden under a bushel.' and We hope at some future time to give it better opportunity to shine forth.
 The large attendance and gener- al willingness to help. have great " encouraged the s. I. A. in their efforts to improve conditions for our schools.
 The amount cleared by this fair for the school library fund Is about $50, for which. friends. again we thank you, one and all
 Mrs. I. H. Mckinney
The Springdale news., 1913-03-28
BASKET BALL.

The girls and boys basket ball team from Mason Valley, Benton County, came over Saturday and played the high school teams of this place The local girls won their game easily, il to 0, while the Mas on Valley boys defeated the home team by the close score of 5 to IA. Prof. Babb acted as referee in the first game and Ebert Graham in the second.
 The Springdale girls taking part were: Forwards, Bertha Stokes. Lo- ra Sanders and Beuna Mae Williams centers, Mildred Hess, Berniee Bfog- d.on, Ruth Ritter; guards, Elsie Phillips, Lena Hewitt. The boys team was composed of Harlan Bird, Judd Moody and Clarence Beelzy. forwards; Vivian Gillett, eenter;s Eurie Graham and H. Henson, guards.
 There is talk of a game between the alumni of the high school and the girls, team to be played at an earrly day Such a game would doubtless draw a good crowd, as t would be a close contest
The Springdale news., 1913-03-28
FUTRELL IS GOVERNOR
Issues Call for Special Election
 July 23.

Little Rock, March 24-The next governor of Arkansas will be chos- en July g.
 A proclamation calling an election on this day was issued to-day by Acting Governor J M FatreH al ter the supreme court busted sena- tor W. K Oldham, brother-in law of Joe Robinson, from the office
 Mir Oldham was president pro tenn of the senate when Mr Robin son resigned as governor to become United States senator Mr Fntre1 was elected president pro tenn of the senate to succeed Mr Oldham and contest for the governorship immediately followed Mr Futrell filed suit to secure the office and lost in the lower court. Tie as was appealed to the supreme court and argued last Wednesday, Fin al decision was made this morning by that body.
 T have given the matter much study, said Gov. Futrell after he had issued the election preelama- ton, in order 10 have the election placed at time when the farmers may get their crops laid by in order to have time to vote The time have named, l think, is sufficient for the men who desire to make the race for governor. to get be for the people and on the other hand give the people a chance to look up the candidates and satisfy themselY- es which Is the best
 The democratic state central com mittee must now hold a a.meeting and set date for primary which must be held in time to give the candi- dates 20 days to place their names upon the ticket for the general election This will permit holding a primary during the last week in June and as the ticket will be short it will not take long to count the ballots
 It is expected that stephen s Brundidge of Searcy, X. o. PinlaH of. Little Rock. Judge George " Hays of Camden and Dr. ZG H. Trough of tie state university will be i'll the "a Q. Associate Justice N r Kirby is looked upon as q possibility
The Springdale news., 1913-03-28
EEkuS.

Miss Gladys Brown is on the sick list.
 Jake Coleleasure is in very poor health at present.
 Miss Kate Bell Of Wesley spent Monday night with Lizzie Lucas. Mrs. Bruce BasheaHs and children spent Easter with relatives in St Paul
 Mrs. Walker Lucas has in a stock of Spring millinery at her home
 Mr. Hoffman of Pettfgrew is wis ting his daughter Mrs. Myrtle Lucas.
 Mrs. Ben Wilson and children spent Easter with her parents, MT and Mrs. A A Lott at Wesley.
 Miss Ethel Burchett of Sulphur spent Saturday night and Sunday with her sister. Mrs Della DiYil- bliss
 Messrs. Herman Stokenbury and Erril Phips of Fayetteville spent Saturday and Sunday with the for mer's parents. Mr. and Mrs Henry Stokenbury.
 We were made sad to hear of our brother correspondent death in last weeks News Although We had never met MT Nenable We were very fond of his interesting items in every issue The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy
 Wild Goose.
The Springdale news., 1913-03-28
MOUNTAIN SPRINGS.
Susie Jane

b B. Jones made a business trip to Fayetteville Friday
 Harry Ware bought 100 bushes of corn last week, which he is grind ing on his new mill
 Nolan Williams is selling quite a lot of wire and corn now. He also has orders for car of hay.
 Carlock Brothers, who recently put stock of merchandise on their place near here, are doing a good business.
 The store of calico X Mason of this place is always busy. They are selling great quantities of goods of every description all the time. and this place is fast beeomng a center of commerce.
 A. L. Johnson purchased a spray CT this week He has very nice orchard, but says some of the trees blossom heavily, never bearing any fruit, and he thinks spraying will end this trouble And it will
 We are informed that the pros poets now are bright for a crop of Elberta peaches in this section of country. II has been several years since crop of this fruit has grown here, on account of severe winter of recent years, the buds have been killed.
 Easter Sunday was nice day, and We heard wonderful tales of "egg-roasts" and astronomical per formances in line herewith Some people never knew how many eggs they could eat, and the worlds rec ord was broken when prizes were offered for the greatest egg-eaters.
 Great activity is manifest among the orchardists now. making prepa- rations for the approaching spray ing season This will come around in very busy time, and is of great importance that 1t should be done at the proper time, and right. Great care and study should be given the mixing of materials right. and if this is done carefully, and at just the proper time. the results will be apples of quality. Several sprayings are essential to good crops, but the spraying just after the blossoms have fallen is the one of the great est importance.
 Starbeam.