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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
FINE OPENING FOR A
TOUGH BOY

Pittsburgh, Pa, I, Dec. II. ---Juve-
nile and truant officers here were to-
day asked by Jack Robbins, president
of the National Fellowship Club of
Chicago, for assistance in finding the
toughest" boy in the city After he
is located he will be. offered member
ship in the Last Chance Boys Club.
and with eleven others taken to a
ranch near Reno, New, where he
will be given an opportunity to be-
come good man. Recently Upton
Sinclair, Robert Hunter, Jack Lon
don and Jack Robbins formed an or
ganization having for it's object the
saving of dozen of the worst boys
in the country and Mr.. Robbins was
chosen to select them. Already bad
boys have been located at Racine,
Wis; Mishawaka, Ind; East St.
louis, ILL.,; Lima, Ohio, and St. Louis
Mo. No boys over 10 years old are
considered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
POISON NEEDLE NEW
TOOL OF CRIMINALS

Cleveland, Dec. IL Police and
government officers today are search
ing for two men believed to be men,
bers of the New York poison needle"
gang, who are alleged to have at
tackled George Baker of New York,
said to be a United States immigra-
tion inspector, and robbed him Of
valuable government papers while he
was under the influence Of the drug.
While physicians were reviving Ba-
ker, the two men who had carried
him to the hospital, picked up his
bag and fled. Two governmenFpa pa
pers. supposed to be reports on white
slave conditions in this city. were in
the bag. The thieves have not been
caught. That Baker himself was a
victim of the needle is thought pos
sible. Doctors at Lakeside hospital
said they believed Baker was VIC
tim Of heart trouble but admitted
that a drug injected into his veins
might have caused his illness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
TO HELP THE FLORIDA
CATTLE INDUSTRY

Gainesville, Dec. 1.-The Florida
State Live Stock Association is ma
turing plans for its next annual
meeting to be held in the College of
Agriculture at the University of
Florida, in Gainesville, from Dee. 16
to Is, 1913 his organization is one
year old, and has for officers Hon.
{. F. Barber, of Micanopy, presi-
dent; Mr.. u. G.. Chambliss, of Ocala,
vice president, and Prof. G. l.. Will
loughby, of Gainesville, as secretary.
The work during the present season
has been in cooperation with the
state Board of Health, and the Fed
oral Bureau Of Animal Industry in
establishing county live stock clubs
throughout the State, building cat
tie dipping watts and beginning the
work of eradicating cattle ticks and
Texas fever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
LAKELAND MEN TO OPERATE
LIGHT AND WATER PLANT
Nat AUBURNDALE

Auburndale, Dec. II. Some of
,he most prominent capitalists and
cijilens of Lakeland, including Will
liam D. McRae, II. e. Memminger,
{. O. Pinch and T. |. Woods formal
ly applied to the City Council Mon
lay night for franchise for an elec-
tric light and water plant, to be in
stalled Immediately and to be in op-
Grafton just as soon as possible to Sc
cure the equipment and have it
placed
The applicants stipulated in their
proposed franchise the maximum
rate to be charged for both water
and light, agreed to a clause under
which the city may purchase at the
end of ten or twenty years. and only
asked that the city secure site for
the power house, and make certain
allowances as to taxation for a period
of ten years.
The franchise, as outlined, was re-
ceived by the City Council and, with
a few changes. is acceptable to that
body A conference will be held
this week during which it is believed
that an agreement will be reached
entirely satisfactory to both the city
and the gentlemen who propose to
give Auburndale these much needed
improvements.
In addition to giving water and
lighting service, the Lakeland peo-
pie propose to utilize their power for
the manufacture of ice, and for a
high class modern steam laundry
which, like the other plants will sup
ply neighboring communities as we'll
as the people of Auburndale.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
;;|3 HAsbEtlni
|l GREAT YEAR
: |'fQa|lAkELAND
MY TqFo L 4 MILLION DOLLARS
YORIH' OF NEW BUILDINGS
ERECIED PAST YEAR
Enters the New Year With the
Most Sanguine Prospects for
Even Greater Growth

cir citizens do not realize what
ress Lakeland is making and has
during the past year we are
all the time and are getting
= to the idea of one or more new
+ ences each day, with one or two
less blocks thrown in each
4 h to preserve the balance, that
Il, few stop to consider what this
is in the way Of commercial and
strial progress The secretary
Z e Board Of Trade submitted some
sites to the Manufacturers Rec
le last week which will open the
r., Of some Of our citizens when
look at the totals. The pessl-
)u.o Of last year told us we were 60
n, 90 fast with our total of nearly
million dollars for improve
'Its but we have been SO busy
W,nering In our own way that we
not since heard his knocking
his year he will have to mourn
improvements double in cost
Of last year. The list is as
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
FAMOUS EDITOR SENDS MES
SAGE FROM SPIRIT WORLD

Boston, Dec. 11.-Spirit messages
from the late William T. Stead lost
in the Titanic disaster, received by
his daughter, Miss Estele Wilson
Stead, new in Boston, were given out
by Miss Stead last night as follows:
Never fear death; it means more
than anyone has discovered. The
fullness of life is here. 1t is a strug-
gle to get the right union with those
who have been left. If I had only
one message to give it is love. Love
and God are the same here. Give
more time and patience to thought
transference-it will unite US. It
will make it possible for us to COM
municate with each other more ac-
curately. The reality of this other
world is much greater than ina
gined. This is new life. Go to
America and try to take up my
work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRY
FOR THE PREACHERS

Lakewood, N. j., Dec. DIR
Myron r. Shudder of New York
city, speaking before the New Jersey
Sanitary association n here yesterday,
startled many of his hearers by de-
claring his belief that in q decade
or so ministers of the gospel will,
after their Sunday sermons, lay aside
their yestments and be found umpir-
ing Sunday baseball. Or. Shudder, in
his paper on the necessity of open
schools and Fairgrounds, said he was
absolutely convinced that orderly
out-of-door sports on Sunday were
proper, and expressed the opinion the
church and other religious institu-
tions in the near future will not only
sanction but promote them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
BOY AND GIRL
FARMERS ARE
IN WASHINGTON
CHAMPIONS OF THIRTY STATES
GATHER AS GUESTS OF DE-
PARTMENT AGRICULTURE
Eoys Had Been Entertained Before
But This Is the First Time
Girls Included
lBy Associated Press J

Washington. Dec. | /. The cham.
pion boy and girl farmers from thir-
Is States arrived here today to stay
one week as guests of the department
Of agriculture There are eighty
champions in the party. For several
years TIE department has awarded a
time girls were included There are
nearly as many girls as boys. T hey
will spend a week sightseeing and
the leaders of the club movement
will spend the week discussing ex-
tension of the work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
NO BRIDE WAITING FOR HIM

Miami, Fla. , Dec. II Believing
that John Mills, to whom she was en-
gagged had been eaten by cannihals
in the South Sea islands, where he
went last July with a party of scien-
lists from Carnegie's Institution, a
report to this effect having been pub
lished in American papers, Miss Lyn-
wood Waters yesterday married r.
e. Jester, of Woodruff, S c., who
won her affections by sympathizing
with her in the supposed death of the
explorer, Today cablegram was
received from Mills that he escaped
from the cannibals and is on his way
home to claim his bride.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
WANTS NUNS as NURSES

Paris, Dec. Il Declaring that
their petitions are not prompted by
political motives, a large number of
French citizens, almost l75 600, have
appealed to the Municipal Council for
the restoration of nuns to their old
places as hospital nurses. AS the
hospitals are about to be reorganized
all the petition asks that places be
reserved for the sisters. The citizens
say they do not wish to interfere
with the rights Of the present staff
Of the organization, but think that
patients also have a right to express
their wishes and that their rights are
equal to those of the staff.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
LOOKS GOOD FOR PENSACOLA

Washington, Dec. 1l.-PensacOla
may be designated as a place for
Afle practice. Senators Fletcher and
Bryan called yesterday on Secretary
Daniels and presented the Pensacola
claims with such eloquence and
force that orders were issued direct
ing Captain Simms and Commander
Harrison to make report on Pen
sacola as a site for target practice
Mr.. Dobson also presented the mat
ter of using the Pensacola navy yard
industrially for the repair of ships
He urged the advantages of estab-
fishing there yard for general re-
pair and building of ships. The
matter was taken under advisement. i.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
0.|NACA GETTING READY
FOR REBEL ATTACK
by Associated Press. J

Presidia, Texas, Dec. 11.-The
building of defenses in the Mexican
border town of Ojinaga in cXpccta-
,iOn of a rebel attack proceeded ac
lively today. The bulk of the Mex
lean federal troops who llcd from
Chihuahua, are ready to make their
last stand to save the remnants of
IIuerta's army in the north The rcb-
els are hurrying to the attack before
the foderals have time to complete
their Notifications. Civilians are
lowing into the United States and a
string of wagons are bringing sup
plies to the federals from Marta,
Texas, the nearest railroad point.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT
AT SAFETY EXPOSITION

New York, Dec. THE United
States government has sent an eX-
hibit to the first Exposition of Safety
and Sanitation which opened here to-
day in the Grand Central Palace and
will continue until Dec. 20, under
the auspices of the American Mus
cum of Safety. The display consists
of series of demonstrations show
ing how the government cares for
it's soldiers and sailors in time Of
war and peace. Following the usual
international practice, there will be
five grades of award-a grand prize
gold, silver, bronze and honorable
mention the best safety, life
saving and health promoting devices
In every industry. The juries which
are now being selected, will be COM
posed of eminent scientists, techni-
clans and industrialists. Safety and
health promotion in every branch of
American industrial life-manufac-
ture, transportation on land and sea;
engineering, mining, in all Of their
sub-divisions-will be represented.
There are also exhibits from many Of
the twenty y-one museums of safety in
Europe, showing the progress that
has been made abroad in the conser-
walton Of human life. The Army
and Navy service has equipped
field hospital, including mess, oper-
ating and ward rooms, with detail
of men who will produce actual con-
ditions of camp life The disposal
of waste, liberation of water, preven-
tive measures AGAINST typhoid yell
low fever, and other infectious dis
eases will be explained by processes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
lAMPIC0 IS BATTLE
N MEXICO
(By Associated Press. }

Mexico City, Dec. 1 THE Mex
lean government war office today
claims to have received information
of repulse in the attack on Tam
picO, but the rebels resumed the
fight The fire of the rebel force, it
is said did little damage, but it is
admitted several shells exploded in
the city. The rebel force is estimat
ed at six to eight thousand, and it
is believed it is the same army that
captured Victoria and obtained fed
eral arms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
ACTRESS TO TEST
INCOME TAX LAW
(By Associated Press. }

Chicago, Dec. IA suit to test
the constitutionality of the new in
come tax law was begun here today
by Elsie Dewolfe, a former actress,
now resident Of France. The suit
claims inequalities in grading, max
ing the law unconstitutional.
The DeWolfe suit was thrown out
of court this afternoon by Judge
Lands because he held that the fed
eral court did not have jurisdiction
This will send the case direct to the
United States court.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
MACON HOTEL.
BURNED EARLY
THIS MORNING
FIFTY GUESTS OF THE HOUSE
ESCAPED IN THEIR NIGHT
CLOTHES
Several Declared They Lost Jewels
One Salesman claiming Loss
Of $4,000
(By Associated Press. J

Macon, Ca, Dec. Fire de-
stroyed Hotel Williams here early to-
day and drove more than fifty guests
into the streets in their night clothes.
Two women cut off by the flames
were taken from a window. A bridal
couple lost their presents valued at
$4,000 and a jewelry salesman
claimed he lost a satchel containing
$4,000 worth of gems. There was
no loss of life. The damage is esti
mated at 100000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
EXPECT ZELAYA TO GO TO SPAIN

New York, Dec. 11.-Former
President J. Santos Zelaya, of Mica
ragua, is expected to sail for BARGE
Iona, Spain, today. in accordance
with a promise made ton days ago
whom the 5o.artwe0t at Washin 7ton
agreed to approve his release from
iail if he would keep free from Do-
litical tangles and take leave of the
United States IS soon rs possible.
Despite the attitude and warning Of
the United States It is stated that
friends Of Zelaya are actively plan
ming for his return to power in Mic
aragua.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
(By Associated Press. J

Hamburg, Germany, Dec. l.
Captain Rantzan, of the Hamburg
American liner Kronprinzess Cecili.
today cabled the head Offices of the
company here that his vessel was
taking refugees aboard at the Mexi
can port of Tampico, where fighting
between the federals and rebels be-
gan yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
l65 LIVES LOST IN TEXAS
FLOOD; 10000 HOMELESS;
$6,000,000 DAMAGE
(By Associate Press. J

Houston, Dec. 1.-THE Texas
foods cost l65 lives; drove 20 600
people from their homes and caused
a property damage of $4,000, 900.
This estimate was compiled today af-
ter the reports from the flooded dis
trict were received. The crest is
slowly passing into the gulf.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
TO KEEP OPEN
HOUSE, ON JANUARY |

Without single exception, the
musintss men of Lakeland have
agreed to keep open house" on Jan.
!, the day the city celebrates its 20th
anniversary, and the merchants have
signed petition to hat effect which
reads as follows:
"Whorras an effort is being made
to have a GttinG celebration of the
thirtioth anniversary of Lakeland's
settlement on New Years day, 1914;
And, where's among the features of
the day it is desired that the mer-
chants Of the town keep open house,
that day, having previously extend
ed invitations to their customers and
friends and prepared suitable souve-
Mrs for distribution on that occa-
sion,
Therefore, we, the undersigned, in
order that the committee of arrange
ments may know definitely who and
what to depend upon, pledge our
selves to enter heartily into their
plans for splendid observance of
the occasion; that we will individ-
ually do the best we can towards
decorating onr places of business. ex-
tend the invitations referred to
keep open house that day until
noon, distribute some suitable SOU
venir of the occasion, and in all pos
sible ways generally cooperate with
the committee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
GIANTS IN HONG KONG

Hong Kong. Dec. 1.-THE New
York Giants and the Chicago White
Sox will show the Chinese how to
play baseball today and tomorrow,
and the sale of tickets has been very
large. From this city they take the
tcamer st. Albans to Manila, where
Two games are scheduled for next
Saturday and, Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
(By Associated Press J

Washington, Dec. II Official
reports to the navy department to-
day from Rear Admiral Fletcher say
the consttutionalists are getting the
best of the battle n the attack on
Tampico. Foreign residents have
been removed to a point near the wa
ter front under the protection of bat
tleship guns. If endangered they
will be removed to ships. Fighting
has continued since yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
TAp TO PAY FOR
RUNNING OVER BOY

Miami. nn". Id. 4. Gala
CHER sued tie Walter Waldin Invest
mont Co. in The sun Of SIS 600 for
one of tho.r machines running over
Nr. G0l'a~lor's son and the case was
tried Tuesday, tie court assessing
the defendants the sum of s3S6.90.
This viii probably end the suit as
the company would not ask for
new trial or carry it to higher
court.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
TO DISCUSS UNIFORM RATES

CHICAGO, Dec. IA uniform
method fer prescribing rates for OBJ
-1r"59ccs by express companies in in
tnretatc traffic will be discussed at a
meeting Of the committee of express
service and express rates OF the Ma
tional Association of Railway COM
missioners at its meeting here today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11

il 80. .s1,794 900
Sc figures regarding 900 new
costing from $1,000 to $12,-
,veraging not elss than So 900
are considered we'll under,
than over the mark by some
contractors who have assisted
nishing the information, and
lily adverse criticism received
secretary from some who have
he figures is that they are too
vative.
pessimists may say that now
t we can 60 no further, which
Is us of the good lady who
nto the Office Of the Evening
am on the second day of No
:, 1911, the day following
q which the first copy of our
paper appeared. She compli-
the first copy of the paper
uch. but was particularly anx-
knowefrom whence the mat
the next and succeeding is
ould come. The real growth
eland has Just begun. Some
along the road Travelled dur
year now almost ended is the
no thought we were travelling
t In the early months of the
He IL too far behind now to
Ip and 20 win be the man who
this coming year fails to keep
18th the onward and irresist-
,rch Of progress in Lakeland.
Der the slogan: Is in Is.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
GOOD WAY TO BANKRUPT
THE STATE TREASURY

Boston, Mass, Dec. IT, Mrs.
Jennie May Eaton, recently acG1it-
ted Of the charge Of haviHa Do,-onsd
her husband Rear Admiral J--eah
Giles Eaton, has appealed to Cover
nor Foss to have the State reimburse
her for the expenses of her trial.
She says her indictment was unwar-
ranted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
ATTEMPT 10 ASSASS|NATE
!|R LIONEL PHILLIPS
(By Associated Press. J

johannesburg, South Africa, Dec
11.-An attempt was made today to
assassinate Sir Lionel Phillips. the
South African gold magnate. One
bullet entered his neck and one
entered his thigh, but he will recov'
er. A Dutch storekeep2r was ar
rested for the crime. 1t is believed
he was actuaed by the loss of a law
suit against Sir Lionel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
SCHMIDT IGNORES HIS FATHER
WHO CAME TO AID HIM
by Associated Press

New York, Dec. 1.-THE aged
father of Hans Schmidt wept in
court today when his son ignored his
presence. He came from Germany
with his daughter to aid his son. The
prosecution is trying to prove that
the priest was not insane when he
killed Anna Aumuller.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
PRESIDENT
IS CONFINED
70 HIS BED.
IS SUFFERING WITH A SEVERE
COLD, WHICH HE RECENTLY
CONTRACTED
Was Improved a Few Days Ago, But
Suffered Relapse When He
Took More Cold
(Ry Associated Press. J

Washington Dec. | President
Wilson today remained in his room,
unable to shake off the severe cold
which has been clincing to him for a
week, and he intends remaining in
bed until he has fully recovered. He
improved Il day or two ago but took
additional cold wlGch affected his
voice
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-11
BROTHER
COMING AFTER HER

Ia. Dec. 11.-1fiss Mamie
the school teacher whose
as become Infected, is still at
mans Home and Hosnital for
ping. Teltgrams have been
l requesting that she be talk
/, Of until her brother arrives.
q his way from Rutledge, Ga. i,
her home.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-06-18
MAN or FAMILY IS
FAVORED UNDER
INCOME TAX
PROPOSED
Committee Considers Addition
al Exemption Of $500 for
Each Child Under Age of
Twenty-One.
TARIFF BILL EXPECTED
TO BE FINISHED FRIDAY
my Leased Wire 20 EvcninE IIernId. ]

lBy Leased Wire % Evening Herald ]
Washington. June ts.--Whllc q
majority of the momhers Of tha sem
ate finance committee were preparing
20 taka up the income iAx and admin
lstfatlve sections OF the tariff bin to-
day. chairman Simmons notified tfa-
loriiy Leader Kern that 81 the tariff
sections would be ready for caucus
Thursday.
The caucus can begin the work II
the committee has not concluded ny
Thursday" said senator simmons
hut We hope 10 be able 10 finish az
least by Friday" The income tax may
be considerably altered ~ the senate.
The proposal OF the sub-eommitiee to
add 70 the $4,000 exemption an addi-
tlonal $500 for each minor chiid Ia a
family is being fav0rably considered
by some of the members Of the ma
iority and may be recommended to
the caucus. Tho subcommittee has
not adopted. but may suggest for dis
cuesion another amendment reducing
the general amendment from $4,000
to s3.O0O.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-06-18
oXNARD OBJECTS TO SENATOR'S
READING CORIlESPONDfNC

From he large number of letters
and telegrRms which the committee
had summarily subpOenaed from bee.
sugar headquarters only a small por-
ton had been read into the record
when the COMMITTEES adjourned last
night seventy odd copies introduced
referred 10 widespread campaign
headed hy Clarence g. Hamiiu %
Colorado Springs 10 gain publicity for
the beet sugar arguments through
newspapers. news agencies and with
the assistance of great railroads and
great colleges. Many men Of national
prominence mentioned in the corre-
spondence undoubtedly will be- sun,
moned 60 testify. The COMMITTEES was
confronted az the outset of todnyu
session with formal objection from
Henry r. OXnard Of the American
Beet sugar company and Truman q,
Palmer. head of the Washington of
fees 90 the sugar interests, against
the reading OF any more correspond
ence addressed To or from them and
dated prior 10 the beginning OF the
present session ol congress. John
w. Yerkes. an attorney. who said he
represented two sugar men, pruNe
into the proceedings when letter
from Oxnard 10 Palmer dated In 1899
was read by Chairman O"erman
Yerkes contended the comndstee wa'
limited by the senate resolution 4,
the investigation OF matters nife 'tins
legislation pending before t,,c aresen'
congress. The committee t"ok th'
objection under consider ltirn an,
temporarily ,old aside number uI
other letters that came witain th'
class objected 10.
The particular letter which brnugh
In the intervention OF the atlOrnel
said In part; II have letter iron
/ MIR Morey In which ne saws That Nj
Cove will go around trying to edu
cate congressman. van you riens'
give Mr. Cove any statistics he ma.
desife2"
Mr.. Oxnard and Mr.. Palmer tool
steps also TO have the seuate agkc'
90 restrain the lobby COMMITTEES frou
examlning their private cOrreai''nd
ence dated prior 20 the pTeWnt SOS
sion. II was said that resolution 4
that effect would be introduced
Meanwhiie the committee worked o
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