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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08

FAILED TO OPEN
|TSDO0RS TODAY.
RST NATIONAL OF THAT CITY,
Earring RUN, DID NOT OPEN;
COMPTROLLER NOTIFIED
lin Reason for Closing Was Due to
Fact That Brokers Could Not
nv 100000 Drafts
(By Associated Press.)

Pensacola. Fla, Jan. S.-The
lure Of the First National bank
re to open this morning is ex>
tined BY Its officials as due to the
thdrawal In full of number of de-
siAs. This, said the officials, was
obably caused by the statement OF
Crow-Rudolf Co., of Liverpool,
nber brokers, that they could not
' drafts of 100000 which the
nix held The officials feared that
ese facts, with circulated rumors
1t the banks affairs were in bad
ape, would cause run, therefore
~ decided to close. They have
titled the comptroller of the cur
icy and await lis orders. 1t is
ought depositors will be paid in
Il. Other local banks are not af-
ted. The failure to open did not
use excitement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
HE MAY OR MAY NOT
RUN FOR GOVERNOR

Jacksonville, Jan. State
Senator Arthur Donegan, of Kissim-
NEE, who is among the gubernatorial
prospects in the primary election fol-
lowing that of the present year, is in
the city on business. Handsome
Arthur" however, is non -communi-
cative on the subject of governorship
aspirations. 81 may make the race,
and may not, he said today. "The
election is too far off to warrant any
definite announcement from me. :"
Senator Donegan, who is engaged in
the banking, land and cattle busi-
ness. states that business conditions
are rapidly improving in Osceola
county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
TO FORM JACKSON
MONUMENT ASSOCIATION

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. S--A com
mittee of prominent Tennesseans
headed by Governor Hooper and Sen
ator Luke Lea will meet here today
for the purpose Of forming a national
Andrew Jackson Monument Associa-
ton. Prominent Democrats through
out the country have been invited to
assist the movement. The object Of
the association will be to erect suit
able memorial to former President
Jackson, who Is buried at
Hermitage, near this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
BE IMPROVED

Battle Creek, Mich, Jan. s.
Civilization levies a tremendous tax
upon the race. For his advantages
modern man is paying heavy toll.
He is losing his teeth, his sight is
dim, his sense of hearing and smell
are enfeebled. He is flat-footed, re-
stricted in chest and threatened with
a thousand unnatural conditions. He
is preyed upon by the diseases of CIV
ilization--insanity, Brights disease,
cancer and heart detection. His life
expectancy Is decreasing, his crime
record Is astounding. TO classify
these menaclng conditions and to
provide ways for the race to with
stand them is the purpose of the ma
tional conference on race bettermont
which opened it's first meeting here
today. During the meeting series
of physical and mental perfection
tests will be made among the school
children and adults of the city. The
purpose is to obtain something con-
crete for the consideration of the
conference in its discussion of ways
and means for betterment. Dr.. Ste
phen Smith Of New York is president
Of the conference. The vice presi-
dents include Irving Fisher of Yale
University, Rev. Newell Dwight Hill
lis of Brooklyn, DR.. J. N. Hurry of
indianapolis and United States Sen
ator Owen Of Oklahoma.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
MISSOURI FAIR COMMIS-
SION MAKES PLANS

Jefferson City. Mo-, Jan. S.-The
Panama Pacific Exposition commits
sion of this State has been called to
meet here today to fix the number
and salaries of employees and take
preliminary steps for starting the
construction Of the Missouri building
at San Francisco. The commission
has an appropriation of 100000 for
its support and to pay for the ex-
hibit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
LOOKED TOO MUCH LIKE WORK

Portland. Ore, Jan. s-The at
tempt TO solve the problem of unem-
ployed men in Portland was declared
TO be a failure today. The city pro-
vided a rockpile and offered a wage
OF $50 a day to occupants Of the
free lodging houses. Out
Of 500 free dodgers so promised to
report for work. OF the so twelve
reported and all but FIVE OF the dozen
quit At the end Of the first hour.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
.PERIMTNTAL HOSPITAL
FOR PELLAGRA

Washington, Jan. S.-Increased
ages by pellagra throughout the
tied States caused the public
18th service to announce that an
'erimental hospital for the study
the disease will Immediately be
sablished The hospital will prob
~ be located at Savannah. Ga. &,
I Congfess will be asked for an
Urgency appropriation of $4,000
: the inauguration of the work.
retary McAdoo will urge the ac-
i on Congress and it is under
d he has the cooperation of
aker Clark. The explosion Of
theory that the disease was due
the overeating Of corn and the
lire lack of knowledge as to its
ses, coupled with it's tremendous
eease, have made prompt meas
= inperative.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
MAY ORDER LOWER
OCEAN RATES

London. Jan S.-The increase In
ocean freight rates will be consid-
cred by the imperial trade commits
sion which began It's sittings here to-
day. Representatives of exporters
importers and of steamship com
panies will testify. II the result is
compulsory lower freight rates be-
tween Great Britain and Canada. this
will at once reduce the rates between
Great Britain and the United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
GLASS TO TALK ON
CURRENCY LAW

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. S.-Rep'
resentatiye Carter Glass OF Lynch
burg. Va. one OF the authors OF the
currency bill will be the "headliner'
at the Democratic 'love feast" and
dinner to be held in this city this
evening at the German House II Is
expected that his address will con-
sist chiefly Of discussion OF the new
currency law. Mr.. Glass is more
deeply interested in this measure
than in any other legislation. Gov
ernor Ralston will preside at the
meeting and dinner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
BRYAN JACKSON DAY ORATOR

Jackson, Mich, Jan. 8. Secretary
of State William j. Bryan will be
the principal speaker at the Jack
son Day banquet to be given by the
leading Democrats of the State, here
tonight. He has not announced
what his subject will be, but 1t Is be-
lieved that it will be only semi-po-
litical.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
ATE LABOR FEDERATION
MEETS IN MIAMI

Miami, Jan. S.-Mayor Watson
b. Sheppard, Senator Brown and
esident Il. w. Zim were the
,akers yesterday at the opening of
fourteenth annual convention Of
Florida Federation of Labor. The
thering ID the largest in the his
y Of the Organization. The Magic
y ID decorated in honor of the Wis
rs, and an elaborate entertain
MT has been arranged. The presi-
At and other officers made their an
al reports and they were referred
committees for consideration. At
these preliminaries the conven-
n adjourned to give the commit
time to make reports. Presi-
wis w. zim of st. Augustine, who
been at the head of the State
ieration Of Labor for four success
terms, Is presiding over the con-
ltion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
COPPER STRIKERS
MAY DECIDE ON
COMPROMISE
ARE WILLING TO RETURN TO
WORK If NOT DISCRIMIN'
ATED AGAINST
This Is the Answer Given by the
Miners to the Governor Of
Michigan
tBy Associated Press. J

Iloughton. Mich, Jan s. Gov
crnor Ferris, who is investigating
the copper strike, today asked the
mine operators how far they will 20
towards a compromise. II is said
the miners are willing to return to
work and will waive union recogni-
tion If the companies don't discrim-
mate against the strikers and mem
bers of the Western Federation of
Miners. This is the third day of the
investigation
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
COTTON FUTURES GOT HIM

Athens. Ala. Jan. s-Henry
Warten. the wealthiest and one OF
the most prominent men Of this eoun-
~. committed suicide by shooting
himself at his home. He was
heavy dealer in cotton futures. hav-
ing made a fortune In New Orleans
last August. Recently he has been
losing heavily. and his son In New
Orleans had Just telephoned him that
he had been closed out In bis futures
there.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
MURDERER Of
JACKSONVILLE
MAN IN Tolls
NEGRO, ARRESTED IN PHILADEL'
PHIA DENIES THAT HE CON-
MITTED THE DEED
Is Charged With Killing Deputy Sher'
if Jackson in. Jacksonville
Recently
(By Associated Press. }

Philadelphia, Jan. S.-When the
steamer Berkshire arrived from Jack
sonville this morning Benz Pope. a
negro, was arrested for the murder of
Peter Jackson, a Jacksonville deputy
sheriff Pope is a deck hand on the
steamer He is thought to be Oscar
Harris, whom Florida officials want,
but he denied that his name was
Harris.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
WANT THAT STOLEN
WILL RETURNED

Washington, Jan. s.-Angered by
the refusal of ]. p. Morgan to re-
turn the will OF Martha Washington
to the archives of Fairfax county.
from which II was stolen, the State Of
Virginia, through several leading
citizens, is planning to have the
grand jury investigate the case. in an
effort to have Mr.. Morgan indicted
for larceny and extradited 10 vir-
ginia. Representative Carlin is the
leader in the move.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
GARRISON AND GLYNN
TO TALK REFORM

North Towanda, n. Y, Jan. s.
Secretary of War Lindley M. Garri-
son and Governor Martin II. Glynn
of this State, will be the orators of
the evening at big Democratic raj
L. to be held here tonight. Garrison
will probably discuss proposed re-
forms In the war department, while
Governor Glynn will tell of what he
hopes to do in New York during the
present session of the Legislature.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
LOCATION REGIONAL
PANKS NOT DECIDED
(By Associated Press. J

New York, Jan. s Secretary Nc
Adoo said that neither he nor Secre-
tary Houston had reached any con
clusions regarding regional banks To-
cations. lie said he would wait un-
til all the facts are submitted. All
statements to the contrary are un-
He went to Boston to-
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
AEROPlANE SERVICE
ON EAST COAST
(By Associated Press.

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. S.-Regu-
lar mail and passenger service by
aeroplane has been inaugurated be-
tween Pablo Beach and Atlantic
Beach. The aviator dropped the
mail pouch one hundred feet in front
of the hotel. There will be daily SER
vice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
81 HESITATION BILLS
ARE NOW READY
Ry Associated Press J

Vaohln1fon, Jan. S.-The House
lciary eommittee has completed
Iiminnry work on the administra-
10 trust Hesitation and a number
bills are ready covering every
Be Of It. The committee will con-
with the president. Chairman
vton, pf Alabama, says the presi-
to views and those of the Demo
tc porfy have been followed in
bills One bill deals with inter
Ing tlrectorates.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
WOODMENS OFFICERS
PUBLICLY INSTALLED

Last night the Woodmen of the
World and Woodmen Circle held a
public installation service, which was
attended by nearly 500 persons, and
which was a grand success from start
to finish. The program opened with
the Ode of the lodge, which was fol-
lowed by instrumental selections by
Miss Mary Mckay, DR.. and Mrs.
Irwin and Miss Mary Hogan, all Of
which were much enjoyed. The Off
GERS of the Woodmen were then in
stalled, the following being those
who were inducted into office:
Council Commanders T. Reyn-
clds.
Advisor Lieutenant-T. c. Smith
Banker. w. Jenkins.
Clerk-W. j. Sutton.
Escort-Q. A. Harrelson.
Watchman-R. l.. Tyler.
Sentry-R. T. Humphrey.
Physicians-Drs. j. D. Griffin
w. B.. Moon and r. R. Sullivan,
Manacers--A. B. Newman, Den
mis- Ford and R. H. Gilbert
Following the installation, Miss
Vera McItae sang very sweetly. and
then the large aldience had the
pleasure of listening to an address
delivered By Mr.. R. J.. Brown
Miss Annie Kolb and Cleo SciDper
gave piano numbers next. these
numbers preceding the installation
of officers of the Woodmen Circle,
who are as follows:
Guardian-Mrs Hibb.
Adviser Mrs. May Williams.
Banker Mrs. Tyner.
Clerk-Mrs. C. l. Inman.
Attendant-MrS.S SnOwden.
Chaplain--Mrs. Maggie McMullen
Inner Sentinel-Mrs Hamrick.
Outer Sentinel Mrs. McClelland.
Managers Mrs. Kolb. Mrs. Haw
kins, Mrs. Hill.
Past Guardian-Mrs Scipper.
Musician-Mrs. Coleman.
-vPhysieian--Dr. Maynard '--"'',-''-'--
Captain Degree Staff--Mrs. Holder
An interesting address by Mrs.
Henry, grand guardian, of Tampa,
was next heard with great interest.
A piano duet by Miss Hogan and
Miss Kolb was an enjoyable number.
A splendid reading by Mrs. G. T.
Fleming, who is a most talented elo-
cutionist, delighted all. The musi-
cal program closed with solo by
Mr.. John Coleman and piano Sc
lection by Miss Mary Mckay, both
of which were splendidly rendered.
An able address by Hon. Epps
Tucker, Jr., was given close atten-
tion Mr.. Tucker always brings a
message of interest to the lodge and
his name on a program always in
sures a treat.
Following the program delicious
refreshments were served of which
there was a great abundance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
JIM LYNCH RETIRES
'FRONT.'. 7. U.

Albany. N. Y. Jan. s.-James
NJ. Lynch, recently appointed State
commissioner Of labor. has gone to
indianapolis to sever his connection
with the international Typograph-
ical Union as its president.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
;(By Associated Press. J

washington, Jan. S.-A national
nix examiner has been sent to look
20 the affairs of the First National
nix Of Pensacola, closed this morn
z. There is no detailed informa
n Of causes resulting in closing
doors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08
Associated Press.

hlcnu0 Jan. President Chas.
4 l>Cl<ef the Western Federation
left for Hancock. Mich. :,
q ~ there at noon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-08

|e many improvements to
y soon In Dade City Is
Of two miles additional
kwalk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-06
GIendon had met MS masrer

GIendon had met his MASTER
In his heart Powers, however, knew
that it was himself who had encoun-
tered the better man. More than once
in the faster inightfng, he received
the weight of punches that he knew
had been deliberately made no heavier
On Glendon's part there were times
and times when slip or error of
Judgment could have exposed him to
one of his antagonists sledge hammer
blows and lost him the fight.
Yet his was that almost miraculous
power of accurate timing and dis
tancing, and his confidence was not
shaken by the several close Shaves he
experienced.
He had never lost fight, never
been knocked down. and he had al
ways been so thoroughly the master
of the man he faced. that such posi-
bility was unthinkable.
At the end of the fifteenth round
both men were in good condition.
though Powers was breathing a trifie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-06

| heavily and there were men In the
ringside seats offering odds that he
! would blow up
! 1t was just before the gong for the
sixteenth round struck that Stubener.
leaning over Glendon from behind in
| his corner, whispered:
Are you going TO get him now:"
| Glendon. with back toss of his
head. shook it and laughed mockingly
up into his managers anxious face
With the stroke of the gong for the
sixteenth round Glendon was surprised
to see Powers cut loose
From the first second IL was lorna
do of fighting. and Glendon was hard
put 10 escape serious damage He
blocked. clinched. ducked. sidestepped.
was rushed backward against the
ropes and was met by fresh rushcs
when he surged ont to center
Several times Powers left inviting
openings. but Glendon refused to loose
the lightning bolt of n blow that would
drop his man.
He was reservinG that blow for two
rounds later. Not in the whole fight
had he ever exerted his fulI strength
nor struck with the force that was in
him
For two minutes. without the slight.
est letup. Powers went at him hammer
and tongS
In another minute the round would
be over and the betting syndicate
hard hit
But that minute was not TO be. They
had just come together in the center
OF the ring IL was as ordinary n
clinch as any In the fight. save that
Powers was struggling and roughinS
1t every instant
Glendon whipped his left over In
crisp but easy jolt 10 the side or the
face IL WAS like any of score OF
similar toits he had already delivered
In the course OF the fight
TO his amaZement ne felt Powers go
imp In his arms and begin sinking 10
the hoor on sagging. spraddliny legs
that refused To bear his weight
lie struck the floor with a thumn
rolled half over on his side and lay |
with closed eyes and motionless. The
referee. bending above him. was shout. |
Ing the count
AT the CRY OF Mine" Powers quiv. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-06
NEW ENDORSEMENTS
ARE GIVEN DAILY
THE VALUE OF PLANT JUICE ~
A CURATIVE AGENT is FOUH0
OUT BY MANY PEOPLE.

Plant Juice has provet TO De u =
estimable value to many people In nv
tri-cities and their words OF praiss
come from all quarters.
Mr.. John Zeitler of Milan. H. ss,u'
II heard Plant Juice so highly reco"
mended that l decided TO try It
have used two bottles and have W.
SO greatly relieved that | hearth! =
dorse il" s.,as.
Mrs. Hattie Brush Of SIS Siegit'e-.
avenue. in Davenport said: IN ~
weeks cine Plant Juice did me mo-,
good than all the other remedies
have even taken. can now eat We,
| like without distress, sleep ana ies.
we'll and feel better than have ~
some time" .,r,.
Plant Juice will do all that IS ciai~
ed for it remove the cause OF disess,'
tone up the system assist nature =
removing the impurities, build o..
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all ailments of the stomach, kiahe,s
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Drug & Dental Co, los West Secou-
street in Davenport The New Harps,
Pharmacy In Rock Island E., JefieHS
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-06
cred as if ma king a vain effort TO ri,s

| cred as If making a vain effort to rise
.Ten-and outp' cried the referee.
He caught GIendon's hand and rails
ed it aloft to the roaring audience In
| token that he was the winner.
For the first time in the ring Glen.
| don was daZed. II had not been A
knockout blow. He could stake his
! life on that
It had not been TO the jaw, but TO
the side of the face. and he knew #
had gone there and nowhere else. Yet
the man was out. had been counted
out, and he had faxed it beautifully.
That final. thump on the floor had been
convincing masterpiece
To the audience it was Individually
knockout. and the moving picture ma.
chimes would perpetuate the lie. The
editor had called the turn. after all.
and a crooked turn it was.
Glendon shot swift glance through
the ropes to the face Of Maud Sangster.
She was looking straight at him. but
her eyes were black and hard. and
there was neither recognition nor eI-
preston in them.
Even as he looked she turned array
unconcernedIy and said something to
the man beside her.
Powers seconds were carrying him
to his corner. a seeming limp wreck
of man.
Glendon's seconds were advancing
upon him TO congratulate him and 70
remove his gloves.
But Stubener was ahead of them
His face was beaming as he caught
Glendon's right glove in both his
hands and cried:
Good boy. Pat! I knew you'd
do it,
Glendon pulled his glove away. And
for the first time in the years they
had been together his manager heard
him swear.
You go TO ~ he said and turned
to hold out his hands for his SECONDS
to pull off the gloves.
That night. after receiving the edi'
tors final dictum that there was not
n square fighter in the game, Maud
Sangster cried quietly for moment
on the edge of her bed. grew angry
and went to sleep hugely disgustea
with herself. prizelighters and the
world in general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-06

J limp and pale. and II was evident he
wns holding himself together by an
| effort
I'm see you later" Pat told him
"Shut the door behind you"
The door closed and the two were
! left alone Glendon did not speak.
The expression on his face was
frankly one OF trouble and per
plexity.
"Well?" she asked.
He got up and lowered above her.
then sat down again. molstening his
lips with his tongue.
"I'II tell you one thing" he finally
said. The fight won't end in the six
teenth round"
She did not speak, but her uncon-
vinced and quiZzical smile hurt him.
You wait and see. Miss Sangster.
and you'll see that editor man is mis-
taken"
You mean the program is to be
changed?" she queried audaciously.
He quivered TO the cut OF her words.
'I am not accustomed to lying" he
said stif1y. "even to women"
Neither have you to me. nor have
you denied the program is to be
changed. Perhaps. Mr.. Glendon. I am
stupid. but fail to see the difference
in what number the final round &C.
ours so long as IL is predetermined
and known"
I'll tell you that round. and not
another soul shall know"
She shrugged her shoulders and
smiled.
1T sounds TO me very much like
racing tip. They are always given
that way. you know. Furthermore,
am not quite stupid. and know there
is something wrong here.
why were you made angry by my
naming the round? Why were you
angry with your manager? why did
you send him from the room?"
For reply Glendon walked over to
the window as If TO look out, where
he changed his mind and partly turn
ed. and she knew without seeing that