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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
SOUTHERN EDUCATORS
SHOW THE WAY

Louisville, Ky. April H0. The
Conference for Education in the
South, which opened here three
days ago. will close today A strong
attempt has been made to organize
the social, economic and educational
forces in the rural districts of the
United States Plans were made to
actively extend the work. Troups of
farmers, business men, country
women, preachers, doctors. editors
and school workers, constituted
themselves an organization for ex-
tension in all sections of the South
Complete harmony between the
work of the school and that of the
community and the Southern Edu-
cational Association, with mem
bership composed of representative
teachers and school teachers aud
school officials. was brought about
at the Joint meeting with the con
ference. "The Conference for Edu-
cation in the South is unique among
educational meetings, declared Or.
P. p Claxton, United States com
missioner of Education. cts discus
sions are not confined to education
al theory, school organization, and
school room practice, but include
rather the broader and commercial
life Every question on the pro-
gram was considered with reference
to its practical application to life
and conditions in the Southern
States. This gave the conference a
peculiar value, not only for those
interested in the general problems
of education and life in the South
but also for those with similar in.
terest elsewhere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
SAFEGUARDING RAD|UM
DISCUSSED in SENN1E
BY Associated Press. J

Washington, April 10. The
measure fathered by Secretary Lane
for safeguarding radum ore bearing
lands was debated in the Senate to-
day. Chairman Walsh, of the mines
committee, called up his bill provid-
ing for such regulation as the secre-
tary recommended He declared the
matter was urgent as many claims
were being taken up in the radium
ore lands, removing vast tracts for
ever from the possible jurisdiction
of the proposed law. The measure as
amended would provide for the prior
right of purchase by the government
of all radium ore taken from lands
located after its passage. 1t also
provides for government-Owned
and operated plant for the reduction
of radium ores for use in the treat
ment of cancer and other diseases.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
FORESTERS VISIT BILTMORE

Asheville, n. c., April 10. An
other day has been added to the for
estry convention making it last over
today Besides the trip into the
spruce forests of Mt. Mitchell, and
the drive over the forest plantations
of the Biltmore estate, which the
party have enjoyed, they will to-
day go through the largest paper
pulp mill in the south, and the con-
vention will visit the operations of
the Carr Lumber Co. at Pisgah for
est Mr.. o. w. Price, of Washing
ton, D. c., the forester under whose
supervision the timber is being cut,
will be of the party and will explain
the methods which are being en-
ployed. Mr.. Vanderbilt sold this
timber tract to the company with
the understanding that 1t would be
cut under strict forestry rules.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
MADISON SQUARE
GARDEN SWIMMING POOL

New York April l0-Plans have
been submitted to Borough Presi-
dent Parks by the owners of Madi-
son Square Garden to turn that no.
ted building into an immense swim
ming pool. Dr.. Goldwater, health
commissioner seeing great danger
to the health of the public in the
sewer pollution of the water in the
bathing places along the North and
East rivers, will have them remain
closed throughout this season and
the owners of the Garden offer this
plan as solution Of the need of
public baths The transformation
of the Garden can he effected by
May and sanitary pool 240 feet
long and ia feet wide can be con-
structed of white tile with ce-
ment bottom The Garden would be
turned over to the city authorities
for the summer for one-half of the
carrying charges, including the in
terest on the mortgage and other
minor items. DR.. Goldwater is in
favor of the project.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
SOUTH AMERICANS
NOT FRIENDLY

New York, April 10 When Ed
ward Arlington. one of the owners
OF the IOl Ranch, arrived from
South America, he was Iamenting
the death of forty-cight trained
horses which he took from this
country to BuenOs Ayres. "Argen-
tina has the strictest quarantine
regulations in the world Our horses
were put into quarantine at Buenos
Ayres for the usual preliminary pc
riod of eight days One of them
showed symptoms of illness which
the veterinarians said resembled
glanders. and all the horses were Or
dcrcd killed When asked how the
American Show was received, Mr.
Arlington told how the military
kept sharp outlook on the show in
Brazil, apparently suspecting that
some disaffected Brazilans might
get arms from it, "The feeling in
Buenos Ayres for the United States
was not notable for it's friendliness,
he said
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
|0ChLA VISITED
BY DAMAGING
HAIL STORM
HAIL AND WIND DO THOUSANDS
OF DOLLARS DAMAGE
Orange Groves. Tomato and Melon
Crops Suffer the Most
Severely
by Associated Press. J

Ocala, April 0.-lIail and wind
storms, accompanied by sharp drop
in temperatures did thousands of
dollars damage to vegetables and to
the citrus fruit crop throughout
central Florida during the night.
orange groves and tomato and mel
on fields suffered most severely.
Southern Florida experienced only
cool rain and no damage. Frost in
the State was confined to the north
western section where crops were
too immature to be affected mater
tally. The heaviest loss is reported
in this immediate section where
hailstorm approaching in velocity
cycline, unroofed houses and ruined
orange groves. Melon crops in this
and adjoining counties which are
the center of the melon belt of Flor
ida. are believed to be almost to-
tai loss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
ARBOR DAY IN THREE STATES

Washington April 10. The
States of Ohio, Missouri and of New
Jersey are TODAY celebrating Arbor
Day State Commissioner Kendall
of New Jersey suggested the day be
observed so that emphasis would be
placed on the interests of each
school and its immediate connec-
tions. pointing out that city schools
would be mos, interested In shade
trees and bird life, while the coun-
try schools would be more concerned
with, the forests State Superintend-
emf of Schools Of Missouri William
Evans, urged the lanting of 4 nun
dred thousand trees on the school
grounds OF Missouri today, making
an appeal 20 the teachers Of every
rural school He urged that care
should DE taken to plant the trees
far enough from the building TO
prevent cutting off the light. that
some quick growing trees should be
selected. as we'll as the more hardy
and beautiful varieties. The school
children of Ohio will plant trees and
shrubs. as called for in a proclama-
tion issued by Governor Cox.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
Work has started OH the erection
of the new tenth ward fire station
in ampa Contract price is $4,000.
GUNMENS' FRIENDS
ARE WORKING HARD
lBy Associated Press. J

New York. April, 10. Friends Of
the four gunmclf sentenced to die
on Monday morning for the murder
Of Herman Rosenthal, today re-
newed their efforts to gain a respite.
An affidavit purportine to establish
an alibi for "Dago Frank" GirOtic,
was rushed to Governor Glynn by
special messenger. It was signed by
"Pnkie" REQ, an cmploye in a lIar-
lem dance hall who declared that
"Daao Frank had been seen by him
at the time of the murder in dis
tant part of the city. A note from
Frank Moss, formerly assistant to
the district attorney, will also be
used This, it is said, discrcdits the
tstimonv of two witnesses against
the gunner 1t was written by Moss
to William SulZcr
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
FIGHTING PROGRESSES AT
TAMPICO IS REPORT

Washington, April To- Dis
patches to officials here today were
to the effect that fighting continues
at Tampico. Rear Admiral Fletcher
reported to the navy department
that desultory firing was in progress
but State department advices gave
a more serious aspect to he battle,
describing the fighting as "heavy,
with the rebels in possession of Don
Cecilia Arbor Grande. Navy de-
partment advices said that foreign
oil interests We're gravely imperiled.
with one tank burned and the whole
district in danger. 1t said that all
American women and children had
been brought to places of safety.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
ADVERTISING MEN MEET

Indianapolis, Ind. April l0.-The
Central Division. Associated Adver-
tising Clubs of America, will begin
three-day meeting here today To-
day will be Retail Day" tomorrow
Manufacturers Day and the con-
vention will end with a big ban
quet, and a series of stunts with a
close relationship TO many of the
famous characters in national ad-
vertising. There will be no drinks
served at the dinner Among the
speakers will be Samuel c. DobLs
of Coco Cola fame, William Wood
head, president of the A. A. e. oi
a., and editor of the Sunset Maga-
zine; Walter B Cherry and E. s.
Lewis. Opportunity for advertisine
instruction and inspiration is un-
limited at this convention.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
NEWSPAPERS AND
ADVERTISERS COOPERATE

indianapolis, Ind, April 10. -
The problems of manufacturers was
discussed today at the meeting of
the Associated Advertising Clubs of
Blacque Wilson, of the Toledo Blade,
was a prominent speaker and
showed the advantages of co-opera-
tion between manufacturers and
newspaper publishers. He pointed
out many specific instances where
such cooperation had been to the
decided advantage of both. and
showed how each had very material
ly profited by such cooperation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
WATER WAY HEARING

Albany, n. Y, April 10. Gov
ernor Glynn will today give another
public hearing on the Foley-Haler
water bill, against which Mayor
Mitchell, and other city officials, and
the New York Chamber of Commerce
have protested They will ask the
governor to veto the bill on the
ground that it interferes with the
jurisdiction of the New York city
authorities over the Catskill water
project. The promoters of the bill
say their main object in pressing it
is TO insure a staple market for the
securities of private water com
panies Mayor Mitchell expresses
fear that the bill may, through pri-
vate water companies, deprive the
Borough of Queens of the benefits
of the new Catskill water supply
Borough President Connolly an
nounced at would be unfortunate
if the city were prevented from par
allelling the mains Of private water
companies in BROOKLYN and Queens "
eve have suffered greatly in Queens
from the demands of the private
water companies. Their rates have
been exorbitant and they have re-
fused to extend their mains where
required II will be very unfortu-
nate il the governor signs this bill"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
KILLIFER CAN PLAY WITH
PHILADELPHIA NATIONALS
BY Associated Press. J

Grand Rapids, Mich. April To-
The reserve clause was held invalid.
but the Federal Leagues Chicago
club was denied an injunction to
prevent William killifer from play
ins with the Philadelphia Nationals,
In the federal court here today
Judge Sessions refused to grant the
injunction because the Federal
League did not come into court
with clean hands lie said the
contract the Federals had with Kill
lifer was valid, but in securing it
the Fedcrals induced killifer to vio-
late his moral if not legal obliga-
tions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
HURRY TRIP FOR OPERA co.

Denver, Col. April 0.-The San
Ia ice railroad must burn up the dis.
tance between this city and Witchi-
ia. Kan. if the Chicago Grand Op-
era Co., is to keep its engagement
in that city. The troupe left here
at | a. M. this morning, and is
booked 10 play in tho Kansas city
this evening This gives but little
time for the transferring of the seem
cry. The train will be in two sec
tiOnS, the second section carrying
the artists, the musical instruments,
the hotel baggage and the admins
trative staff.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
STATES DUTY TO
MOUTH HYGIENE

Detroit, Mich. April 10.-At the
Michigan State Dental Society con-
vention which opened in this city
yesterday, today's chief topic of dis
cussion will be "The Duty of the
State Toward Mouth Hygiene. "
Teachers and others identified with
educational work have been invited,
and Governor Ferris will be the
principal speaker. DR.. Victor c..
Vaughan, dean of the medical de-
partment of the University of Mich
igan and president of the American
Medical Association, will speak on
Conditions of the Mouth and Their
Relations to Public Health
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
PRESIDENT IS
SPEkDNG.EAS1ER
IN WEST VIRGINIA
ARRIVED AT WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS THIS MORNING
Was Accompanied by His Wife and
Other Members Of His
Family
(By Associated Press }

White Sulphur Springs, w. Va.
President Wilson, attended by Mrs.
Wilson and other members of his
family. arrived early today to spend
Easter here. The president plans to
return to Washington Monday and
will spend his brief vacation play
ing golf. The party went to a no.
tel where they were received very
quietly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
GA.|!!PEACA CROP
NOT DAMAGED
tBy Associated Press

Macon, Ga. April 10. Little
damage to the peach crop in Geor-
gia was done by low temperatures
last night according to advices from
many parts of the belt today Frost
was felt only in lower places, and
bonfires and other means of protec-
tion reduced the damage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10

;omes that during the COM
Ter there will be spent in
d Dade county more than a
[ a million dollars in new
uses. Fifteen school houses
built in Dade county, sew
built in the country dis
| eight in the city of Mi
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10

Mrs. w. p. Reed, an aged resi-
dent of Pensacola, was burned to
death a few days ago at the home of
her daughter in the western section
of that city The aged lady, weak
from a long illness. was building a
fire when her clothing ignited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
PRESIDENT HAMPTON
COLLEGE A SUICIDE
(By Associated Press.

Newport News April 10. Henry
II. Savage, president of Hampton
Female College, committed suicide
here early today by shooting him
self through the head Financial
troubles are believed to have been
the cause
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10

The beautiful Ponce de Leon no.
tel in st. Augustine closed Saturday
after luncheon, concluding another
successful season. The season proved
to be one of the best in many years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
DADE COUNTY
EXECUTES FIRST
WHITE MAN
CLARGIE DAILY HANGED IN
MIAMI FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT
Was the First White Man to Pay the
Penalty on Gallows in That
County
(By Associated Press J

Miami April 10 --Clargie Daily
was hanged here today for criminal
assault last June. He was the first
white man to be executed in this
county. The supreme court Of Flor
ida recently denied him new trial.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10
CUT COURT
GRINDING
i, y AT bART0W
ZEN SELECTED AND COURT
GETS BUSY
3rothers Were Cleared Of the
\ Charge Of Stealing;
! Other Case


gletary, Sheriff John Logan
,rk j. A. Johnson We're all
grand jury was at once or
and Is composed of the fol-
named citizens: j. NJ. Mad
ank H. Barhite, ]. A. Fort,
a, ]. A. Driggers, f. f.
Jr., s. s. Dukes, G.. B.
tt, D. w. Stokes Claude
g.. C. Holbrook, clerk; Jerry
cock, ]. A. Hancock, E. F.
D.. M. Dorsey, w. /. Gel
VIM. Hebb, Hampton G.
nd Henry A. Cannon. This
IS been busily engaged all
K in the investigation of nu-
infractions of the criminal
!. no indictments have as yet
eturned. The work of the
Try will likely be finished by
| afternoon.
ersons serving on the petit
jury for this week are as
]. H. Fortner, NJ. G..
A. Logan, j. T. Burrows,
Brown, w. A. Slocum, S.
a, Arch Francis, A. l.. An
J. v. Bell, Emory Bryant,
Kemp, A. N. Brown, J J.
l.. w. G. Lanier, j. B.
I. W. Wilson, j. J. Hatta-
M. Ryals, U. A Lightsey,
mith and w. F. Prince.
both juries are serving some
usiest men in the country .
many of the men are sub
men of affairs, and it is
say that the average intel
Il the juries now serving is
CHER than usually obtains
les. This is due to the fact
county commissioners in
: the jury list for this year
same with great care.
|; the cases of interest dis
was that OF State vs.. Sam
avis and A. Jackson Davis.
n were tried on one of nine
1ts ageinst them for cattle
the Indictments having
urned at the fall term Of
mt court. Sam and Jack
they are known, are white
az In Kissimmee island.
ndaHts were represented by
7yers Of Sylvester, Geor gia,
Sam Fletcher, of Tampa,
: |, state attorney was assist
prosecution by Judge Bos-
l.. G. Johnson The de-
were cleared and the other
inst them were mol pressed.
'terday the case of George
q vs.. J. IL. Skipper was
Q controversy being over
lent Of q five hundred dol
given Mr.. Mann by Mr..
The defendant refused to
tote for the reason that he
hat the plaintiff owed him
sum Of money on another
IN which he refused to pay
t. The jury found for the
and assessed his damages
8.
terday also the case of the
Lawrence Miller was tried
In q verdict of guilty. The
is q negro and was
With assault with intent tC
lurder.
the court is engaged in the
ack Johnson on the charge
:, 1t being alleged that Jact
- negro at Tiger Bay some
year. Jack is a man oil
t not the famous pugilist
IS quite a heavy docket be.
court and it is very likely
full three weeks allowed
: term will be taken up.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-10

An academy for the training of
all grades of hotel workers is the
latest addition to Germany's educa-
tiOnal institutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08
CITY COURT CASES

It was Blue Monday for James Monday, 94 Randall avenue, at to- days city court session, fine of $15 and costs, being imposed by Judge Coughlfn for an assault on John Fus- ko. 1SS North Washington avenue.
 Louis CaIandrillo, PIT Hamilton street, was fined $5 and costs for as santt. breach Of the peace and use of abusive language Louis Jumped the fence at Newf1eld park yesterday, threw a stone when san officer started to chase him out and then used in- sulting language.
 Robert Davis, IS years old, was giv- en five days in jail for train riding, While James Lawler, 19 years old, of Philadelphia, was given two days Vagrancy charges against Theodore Kelly were nolled on account of his being taken to Lakeview for observa- tion. He was arrested following com plafnts from the BroolxIawn district
 James O'Brien, Worcester, Mass, was fined s5 and costs for intoxica- tion and theft of a. pair of shoes from a Water street lodging house. The shoes were found in his possession.
 Peter Anderson, 535 State street. was placed on probation for three months for intoxication and breach of thu peace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08

Charles Ferris, 1915 Main street. was discharged from charges alleging the theft of a box of cigars valued at s2So. The only proof was that the cigars were missed following Ferris leaving the store.
 George smalley of 1as High street was fined s$1O and costs for intoxfca- ton and breach of the peace.
 Personal tax charges against 1gnatz Truko, 13 Clinton avenue, were con tinued a month for hearing at to- days city court session. The custom ary procedure Of entering a, nolle upon payment of taxes and. costs was talk en in the following cases: Moses. Tureot, 2s0 Cannon street; Henry Fl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08

Only two of them left to parade in Granby! But those two attended to the decoration of the graves of their dead companions. It is nearly 50 years since the Civil War closed Men who were then scarcely more than youths have now reached the al- lotted three score and ten years. It cannot be long before Granby, as well as every other village, town and city of the country, will see the passing of even the last two. Then the dec, oration of the graves of the dead vet erane must be transferred from the hands of the Grand Army to- other hands May there always be plenty of willing hands, for the service.-- Hartford Courant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08
Financial
.... THE First Bridgeport National Bank CORNER MAIN AND BANK STREETS
NoTICE

For forfY-seven years vve have been conducting busineFs at f98c same old gocat1Qn, corner of Hg9lu and John Streets. Bridgeport Conn. and 0FlE EF1vate BaIsE has been eEtabllsl1en gAzere continuously. We have received 31ce TnlIlfons of doIIars Of money de- posited with us nTid we cos4timge 70 receive money subject to dePosItoF' 'e Gneck at sight. on which we NEE3 tsTee per cent. per aunnm. cEoaleel 70 each account monthly. We spMetl tne accounts of Individuals. buslness men, firms and ecorporatioEaa. unu AA4 evao want a bank accOunt where tleS Can nepOSlk money cheeks or uEaAs4r ann leave it for one dHy.ore week. one
 month or one year ana draw inteEe4l 0n tt for any time 1G zs left with q
 We give to flIe krsiDcss ouE careful personal aftention as the 0ldess l41 of pr1vate banlseEs in tllts stuta
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08

Tyrrell, 5 Gilbert court; Harry and Samuel Sackett, 66 Harran avenues Samuel Scibotka. 37 Atlantic street. Pasquale sSansieri, 546 HarraIl avenue, Frank Trowbridge, 76 Madison ave- nue; AureIo Salerno, S51 Pequonnock street; Clifford G. Twtss, 66 Revere street; Clifford Sawyer, 77 Colorado avenue; Andrew Traski, 164 Osborne street; Alexander Tupoli, 74e wordin avenue; Joseph .Troh. s11 Hancock avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08
travsl ls ovlsr.-Hartford courant.

dent by influential business and hnan- cfal interests, in the hope of forcing him to abandon his program of trust legislation at the present sessions, finds him charaeteristica1ly tenacious in maintaining his own position.- Springfield Republican.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08

The House adopted a resolution .re- questfng the President to invite repre- sentatives of foreign nations to take part In the Star Spangled Banner cele-
 hratIon at Baltimore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-08

The American naval tugboat Poto- mac, which was abandoned off New fegndland during the winter, was tow ea to Lbouisburg. Nova Scotia.