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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14

chaplain. his mother and his sister.
They urged him 10 tell the whole
truth. He hesitated, and said:
Feared for Family.
u don't want to make any state
ment for the public 90 not fear for
myself, but do fear for You
His sister replied Don't have any
fear for us. We win take care of our
selves. God viii protect US
His mother and sister continued
10 urge him to tell the truth.
He said. I did not do the shoot
ing The men who fired the shots
were Gyp. Louie and Vallon
He said: I was five miles away
at the time So far as ] know, Becker
had nothing to do with this case. 1t
was a gamblers fight
He mentioned several raids on
gambling houses, and said that the
story shapiro told to Commissioner
Dougherty was true. He said: 4 told
some lies on the stand to prove an
abb for the rest of the boys. The
testimony about the converse ton with
Rose in the cor on the way down was
not true ! was in Bridgey w ebber' 5
when the arrangements were made.
did not know just what the arrange
ments were. knew something was
coming off l did not see Louie pack
the trunk, as I testified on the stand.
There were guns there, but not the
Cnes they used When asked how
he gained this information, he said: I
heard the boys talking about it since
| was here
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
War Department to
Inspect G. M, A, Corps

Colonel J c. Woodward has been
notified by the United States War De
partment that Captain Robinson, of
the general staff. viii inspect the
Georgia Military Academy cadets
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. This
inspection enables the War Depart
ment to compare the efficiency of the
schools work with that Of other mill
tary schools in the United States.
The order Of exercises viii include
parade. escort of colors, review, in
spection, company and battalion drill
in close and extended order Butts
Manual to Music, bayonet exercise,
signaling, bridge building. fortifca-
tion construction, tent pitching, guard
duty, attack problems, artillery drill.
hospital drill and wall scaling.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
Fielder to Address
State Labor Meet

MACON, April IA Two conventions
will be in session in Macon Wednes-
day. Group Five of the Georgia Bank
ers' Association, with about 100 dele
gates in attendance, representing as
many banks, will convene in annual
meeting for one-day session.
The State Federation of Labor, bring
ing fully 500 delegates, will start a
three day convention on Wednesday.
This IS the sixteenth annual gathering
of this organization. Thomas s Fielder
will be the principal speaker on Ihurs-
DAY night.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
LAWYER QUITS
HIM.; DEATH CONF ESSION
Of GUNMAN AIDS STATE

NEW YORK, April 14-Joseph A
Shay to-day withdrew as chief coun-
sci for Charles Becker. the former
police lieutenant, who will soon face
trial for the second time for the muir
der of Herman Rosenthal Mr. Shay
announced his withdrawal after he
had held two and a half hours con
ference with Becker in the Tombs.
The lawyer declared that his with
drawal was due to the attitude Of
John Becker, brother of the accused
man and his lack of tact in dealing
with every Tom, Dick and Harry who
comes along" Efforts are being made
by Mrs. Becker to get Attorney Shay
to reconsider.
Harry WALTON, who was named by
'Dago Frank" Cirofci as one Of the
actual murderers Of Rosenthal. will
be one of the principal witnesses for
the State at Beckers second trial
Confession to Help State.
In making this announcement, Dis
trict Attorney Whitman said he be-
lieved the so-called confession
made by "Dago Frank" before he was
electrocuted would greatly help the
States case.
Although naming Harry WALTON as
one Of the men who killed Rosenthal
it can not be used against that deni-
zen Of the underworld Though Giro
fici said that as far as he knew
Becker had no connection with the
murder his statement will not figure
in the defense of the eX-police leu
tenant, because it corroborates in the
main the story told by Bald Jack
Rose whose evidence convicted Beck
err.
The startling charge was made by
Attorney Bernard II. Sander, counsel
for Nallon, to-day that the Cirodci
confession" was part of wel-or-
ganized plot to shift the blame cor
RosenthaJ's murder from Becker to
WALTON. The attorney declared that the
gunman's statement was wrung from
him by Warden James A. Clancy. Jf
Sing Sing Prison In this connection,
it was rumored that Warden Clancy,
whose resignation has been in the
hands Of superintendent of Prisons
Riley for some time, will retire at
once
Crowds at Funerals.
Great crowds thronged the grimy
streets of the East Side to-day when
the first rites were held over the
bodies Of "Dago Frank Ciroflci,
Lefty Louie" Rosenberg and "Gyp the
Blood Horowitz. Whitley Lewis
Seidenschner was buried Yesterday.
The Confession" Of "Dago Frank
was given out by Warden Clancy in
Albany after he had made a report t.
Superintendent Riley
The formal statement Of the war
lien follows:
About o'clock Sunday night Ro-
senberg asked me to save Frank, say
ing he had nothing to do with the
shooting; he was not there l went
over and asked Frank why he did not
tell the truth He replied that he
knew what was going on but was not
there when the shooting took place. J
advised him to tell the whole story.
He said if he did they would kin his
brother. I asked whom he meant by
they He replied that there were so
men in New York he could name. He
said. I don't care about myself, it's
my family ] care for
Il caused Frank Cirofici to be
brought from the condemned cell
house to the principal keepers office
about 4 O'Clock Monday morning. He
made the following, among other
statements. in the presence of my
self Principal Keeper Mclnerny ;he
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
Italy Uses Navy and
Army to Curb Strike

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
ROME. April 14.-Vigorous steps
were taken by the Government to-
dav to prevent national business and
industrial paralysis from the threat
ened general strike. Bluejackets We're
told Off to man the Italian postal
steamers and the merchant marine if
the crews carry out their threat to
strike Troops are at strategic points
along the State owned rail lines to
protect Government property.
The chief demand of the rail en-
ployees is a minimum wage of go
cents a daN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
Truck in River Loses
Letters for South

NEW YORK. April A. Thousands
~ letters addressed to Washington,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and southern
cities were lost to-day when United
States mail truck plunged from
Jersey Central Railroad ferryboat
into the Hudson River
The chauffeur saved himself from
drowning by jumping just as the
truck slid into 40 feet Of water.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
No Opposition for
UnderWood's Seat

BIRMINGHAM April t4-George
Huddleston Birmingham lawyer and
radical Progressive, will have no Op-
position i'm his race to succeed Ma
Jority Leader Underwood In the
House Of Representatives
Nathan l. Miller, who was entitled
to run off the contest for the Demo
cratic nomination with Mr.. Huddle
ston, to-day announced his withdraw
al from the race.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
1000 Delegates at
Sunday School Meet

MILLEDGEVILLE, April 14.--What
is expected to be the greatest SUNDAY
began here this afternoon under the au-
spices Of the Georgia Sunday school As
ISOLATION Nearly 1000 delegates. rep
reseutng every county are IN attend
ance.
Brown and E. o. Excel. of Chicago
=. E. French Of Nashville, and ten OF
Twelve Atlanta men and women, lnclud-
ing Or. Joseph Broughton, Asa Q. can
dIer and Henry B. Mays. The con
vention will continue through THURSDAY
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
Urges Medical Aid to
Improve Civilization

FLORENCE, s, G.. April 1.-THE
state Medical Association met to-
day. with nearly every county repre-
scented
In the opening address Dr. Weston.
the president, urged the association to
stand for the advance of civilization
by compulsory education, medical in
Spection of schools proper support
for the state Board of Health, and
better organization to press the pro-
posed reforms in the Legislature
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
Plan Trip to Russia
To See Suns Eclipse

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 14.-Dr W.
W. Campbell director Of the Lick OBJ
servatory, announces that he IS plan
ming to make a "trip to Russia TO OBJ
serve the eclipse OF the sun about Au-
gust ~
lie viii be accompanied by several
assistants from the observatory on
Mount Hamilton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14

At meeting Of University Of Penn
syIvania men at the University Club,
Horace NJ Lippincott, alumni secre-
tarv urged better organization in
me South Professor Gilbert II. Boggs,
Of Georgia Tech presided: John W.
Ueismau, Of Tech. acted as secretary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-14
DROPS DEAD IN STREET

GADSDEN, ALA, April 14-Mrs.
William Hilton, aged IS. dropped dead
While walking across a street in At
cause
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
SHERIFF's SALE.

Under and by virtue Of an execution issued
out Of and from the County Court OF the
State of Florida In and for Polk County,
in favor Of The State Bank Of Lakeland, a
corporation under the laws Of Florida, and
against 7. T. Hayes and p. J.Langford. dated
the End day Of December. 1914. I have levied
on the following real estate, as the property
Of said p. J. Langford. the same being
pointed out by the attorney for the plaintiff,
towit-
Lot Is in Block 6 Of W. G. Blacks Sub
division Of part Of G. T. Hills Addition to
township 81 South. Range Is East. We
find no mortgage made by said Langford
covering the above described land.
Lot 3 Of Block Of Hooker and Robeson's
Addition to Fort Meade, Florida. being in
section q. Township slsouth. Range rs
BY Mortgage recorded in Book 80, page Is
and by Mortgage recorded in Book 50. page
634.
Beginning 1853 feet West Of NE corner Of
Range 20 East. thence West along the North
boundary Of said lot 448.5 feet. thence South
1880 feet to North shore Of Lake Clinch,
thence with lake meandering North 81 de-
grees 80 minutes East 217 feet, thence
North IL degrees As minutes East to point
Of beginning. Said tract is incumbered by
Mortgage recorded In Book a. page n.
Beginning at NE corner Of Lot Of Sec
ton 80. in Township 81 South. Range %
East, running thence South along the East
line Of said lot 3 20 rods, more or les, to
margin Of Lake Clinch, thence West along
margin Of Lake Ciinch 80 2-3 rods, thence
North to a point on North line Of said lot
3, % rods west Of NE corner. thence east
along North Of said lot 8, 20 rods to point
Of beginning. Said land being incumbered
by mortgages recorded in Book a.. pages rs
and n, the mortgage recorded in Book ~
on page n bein a second mortgage.
And will sell the same in front Of the
court House door in Barlow. Florida, at
public cutlery. to the highest and best bidder
for cash, on Monday the lth day Of jan
uary, A. D.. 1915, between the hours Of
eleven O'Clock, a. m. and two O'Clock p. M
to satisfy said execution, with costs, charges
and expenses Purchaser to pay for the
deed
Dated at Barlow. Florida. the eth day Of
A. D., 1914.
JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

Christmas Day in Lakeland much
resembled an ideal day in May, the
thermometer ranging close to 80,
with springtime feeling in the air,
and flowers blooming on every lawn.
The day was observed as one of rest
and enjoyment, the stores being for
the most part closed all day, after
enjoying a splendid holiday trade.
Peace and plenty were in evidence,
with no sign Of the hard times bug.
a-boo. Many pleasant gatherings
marked the advent of the glad
season, most notable of these being
the observances at the various
churches.
The exercises and Christmas tree
held at the Lutheran church on
Thursday evening were we'll attended
The tree itself was beautifully dec
GRATED, and loaded with gifts for the
children and friends OF the Sunday
school. The exercises by the chill.
dren emphasized the wondrous fact
Of Jesus birth and the special exer-
else by six little girls, christmas
Stars Are Shining" reminded one of
the guiding star of old that led the
wise men to the manger in Bethle-
hem. The singing by the children
was joyous and enthusiastic, causing
favorable comment from many who
heard. The service was a great sue
cess and all who saw and heard were
glad that they had come.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

A very beautiful and attractive
Christmas scene was displayed at the
First Baptist church last night when
the Sunday school celebrated the
Christmas Tide with program rem
dered by the little folks.
Just under the arch spanning the
choir stand was large tree taste
fully decorated with a different view
on either side.
On the left was snow scene with
a cottage and trees in the distance,
all covered and hanging with snow
and ice. In contrast with this was
a scene of the sunny South. In this
scene was palms, ferns and flowers.
The program was short but very
interesting. 1t was rendered by the
little tots and consisted IN songs,
recitations and dialogues.
The Misses Brusey, McCorquodale
and Tillis sang Peaceful Night.
Miss Gladis Davis recited Christ
mas Aain't What 1t Used to Be.
Profs. S. J. and F. c.. Perry,
Prof. Thus and Mr.. Terrell sang a
Christmas Carol to the delight OF
all who heard them.
The pastor and superintendent
made short talks, after which the
children in the junior and primary
departments were remembered by a
present and bag of candy from the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

On Christmas eve the children of
All Saints church Sunday school as
sembled at o'clock in the Guild
hall where the Christmas tree-the
joy of the child life and the pleasure
of those who have passed through
what is perhaps the happiest stage in
life's Quincy, wajs dressed both with
gifts and ornaments betokening the
message Of peace and joy and glad
ness. After the customary religious
service the rector assisted by Miss
Mabel Drane, Miss Barclay and Mrs.
Memminger, presented to each child
gift from the tree. A very pleas
ing feature of this entertainment
was a reading by Miss Mabel Drane
who held the children's interest in
the tale as few readers can do.
Christmas of 1914 has passed, but
has left, we trust, pleasant memories.
Rev. R. Bolton and the children of
the rectory will carry through the
years memories of Christmas Of Joy
and gladness due in a grea, measure
to the generosity of our church
friends in Lakeland.
eThe usual midnight service of the
Holy Communion was held in the
church and although at a somewhat
unusual hour, was very weii attend
ed and much enjoyed by those who
were present. Much credit is due to
Mrs. H. J. Drane who with the as
sistance of an able choir under the
direction of that indefatigable work.
err, Mr.. A. J. Holworthy, rendered
the special music suitable to the &C.
casion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
ARRESTED ON TRIVIAL CHARGE

A young husband and wife and
another young man, a comrade, who
are travelling on foot advertising the
Panama Exposition, were arrested in
Lakeland and were being taken back
to High Springs where it was
claimed that they had beaten q
board bill of one dollar each. The
men were handcuffed together. They
deny the allegation. A great many
people here felt outraged about it
and would have taken the matter
before Judge Bullock on writ Of
habeas corpus If he had not been en-
gagged on the Hough murder trial.
II every one who owes debt is ar
rested we would nave to build our
jails bigger. The matter will be
reported to Governor Trammell.-
Ocala Banner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
Disastrous Fire
Destroys Contents
OF Bowyer Bldg

The most disastrous fire Lakeland
has had in a long time occurred to
day about 1915, which DESTROYED
the contents of the Savoy hotel and
the Cagle-Newsome Furniture Co.,
In the Bowyer building. on Kentucky
avenue, also totally destroying the
fruit store of Theo. Apostolic ad-
joining.
At the time of going to press, the
origin Of the fire is not known, but
it is thought to have caught in some
excelsior in the rear Of the furniture
store.
AS usual the fire department re.
sponded on quick time and worked
valiantly and to good effect, but the
flames had gained such Roadway that
1t was a battle royal to get them un-
der control. Mr.. Lieurance, of the
fire brigade, worked so strenuously
that he became overheated and came
near losing his life and but for the
quick medical assistance rendered
him he would have succumbed.
eagle & Newsome, the furniture
people are perhaps the heaviest los.
'ers. The dense smoke caused by
the burning of a large amount of
excelsior made it impossible to gain
access to the building to carry out
lany of the goods, which were prac-
tically ruined by the flames, smoke
land water.
eagle & Newsome's loss amounted
to several thousand dollars with no
insurance.
At o'clock this afternoon flames
burst out again in the building, the
fire alarm bringing the department
to the scene and soon the blaze was
extinguished.
The Bowyer building is we'll GOV.
cred with insurance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

One of the most enjoyable Christ
mas entertainments was the Cum
'berland Presbyterian. A short, but
we'll rendered program at the church
consisted of songs by the congrega-
ton, by the hoir, solo by Miss
Frances Higgins, a finely rendered
song by the children and two beau
tiful selections. Read by Mrs. CAL
llahan, 1.-THE Birth of Christ" from
Ben Hur, and Miss Anna Belle Nc
Kay "What Was His Creed" After
the exercises the crowd was con-
veyed to Mr.. Higgins lawn where a
beautiful tree awaited them. After a
jolly time playing games on the ten
mis- court, the children and young
people were called to the tree and
the presents were distributed. Each
one present was remembered. The
pastor and superintendent both
worked tirelessly aided BY efficient
committees to make the affair the
great success it was.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
HOzV Christmas Was
Spent In Lakeland

The Christmas exercises held al
the First Methodist church Thursday
evening were very pretty and appro-
pirate, each participant doing his
part with ease and grace. At the
close of the program presents for
the members of the Sunday school
were then distributed by Santa
Claus" and the members of Mrs.
Bassett's class. The program that
was arranged for this occasion fol-
lows:
Song-Joy to the World, congre-
cation.
Prayer.
The Shepherds Watch, Linton
Pickard.
The Song the Angels sang-Louise
Rogers.
Song - Christ Child, margarine
Bridges.
The Skeptic-John Cannon.
A Proof Of Santa Claus-Lewis
Swatts.
Song - Joy and Love, Virginia
and Raymond Clary.
Story-The Christmas Stocking,
Cleona Bates.
Grandma's Stocking, Mary Louise
Johnson.
Song-Come Down Our Chimney,
Ellis, Elita Cason.
Santa Claus Is Coming Christmas
Eve-Edwin Galloway.
Christmas Time-Norris Epson.
Song-Little Town II Bethlehem,
Christmas tree.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
GRANTHAM FAMILY APPRE-
CIATIvE OF REMEMBRANCE

We take this method to thank the
good people of Lakeland for their
bountiful kindness in making our
Christmas so happy and lifting the
burden of care from our hearts
which had been troubling US for so
many days. Surely the spirit OF
Christ was abroad all over Lakeland
as we'll as at our house az 30 many
were helped in their hour OF need
May God bless all who so kindly re-
membered US at Christmas.
Mr.. AND MRS. ]. r. GRANTHAM.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAIN.
MENT DIXIELAND METHO.
DIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

At Z o'clock Thursday evening the
Dixieland Sunday school was a scene
of most interesting entertainment.
After the exercises a beautiful Chin
ney, representing a real fireplace,
with generous Santa Claus, who saw
that every child as we'll as every one
else received a token of candies,
fruit, etc. The program will appear
in Mondays issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
NOTICE

The stockholders of First National
Bank Of Lakeland, Lakeland, Fla.
will hold their regular annual meet
ing on Tuesday, Jan IL, 1915, at
10 o'clock, in directors room of
First National Bank. All stock
holders are earnestly requested to be
present or send proxy.
1929 c n. CLAYTON, Cashier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the State Bank of Lake.
land will be held at its banking Of
flee in Lakeland on Tuesday, Jan.
10, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. M, for
the election of officers and the trans
action of any business proper to
come before said meeting.
e. o. FLOOD, President.
Dec. 18th, 1914. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
AT MYRTLE STREET METHO.
DIST CHURCH

An excellent program was rendered
Thursday evening by the children of
the Sunday school which was indeed
a most successful entertainment. A.
ter the exercises the presents, fruits,
candies, etc. were distributed to the
merry children. The program in full
will appear in Mondays issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

FOUND-Pocketboo containing
money. Owner can have same by de-
scribing book and contents and pay
ing for this advertisement at this of.
fee. 1888
FOR RENT-Four furnished or
rooms. 1O1 South Mass.
Ave. Phone 236 Blue. 1866
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
Thursday evening
Ie alarm being sent

! Thursday evening
;he alarm being sent
and on responding
INT found that the
4 Of Mr.. j. R. Por-
ire and had burned
4 they reached the
lily were away from
e, and the lighted
'1he piano evidently
\ fire to the instru-
git to burn up. The
"a, it is understood,
20 great as it might
zen. However it was
forts of the fire de-
: entire house was
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

<arber will preach at
arian church tomor.
'or eight years Mr..
;rintendent Of the
)(ae of Iowa. Next
u returns to Des
resume his work
lloon League. This
pportunity the peo-
ave to hear this in
for some months
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

nd G. w. Lynch, of
s yho spent last win.
turned for the sea-
Nd at Mrs. Kate
DIT resist the temp
Sotrk to Lakeland"
W, Lynch, land
til was SO benefited
that, of course, he
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

The Christian church had pleasing
exercises Christmas eve, followed by
the distribution of gifts from vel
filled tree.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

Mrs. J. l.. Wreade left this morn
ing for Miami, being called there by
the serious illness of her daughter,
Mrs. Hicks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

lie Lyle, left early
akeland where she
Us visiting friends,
4 : lints on the Florida
she will spend the
holidays with other
inning to Live Oak
Stion as one of the
ligh school, Live
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

There were two masses at the
Catholic church, one at 1880 ant
one at II CLOCK.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

Patrick, who is
at Lawrenceburg
home here for the
Il who is q student
,ollege, is also at
days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26
:hs.4:,tsss194V$W
LAND ;
;ONICS +:
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

any pleasant Incl
IS was the presen.
lien Cochrane of a
,rt by the guests of
:. evidence of their
I'D appreciation Of
lines to provide for
pleasure.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-26

nrnuife and child, of
c., are holiday
:, the guests of the
SZE her -in-law, Mr. R.
Peacock has visited
times before, and
SnnkAeeeted by his many
ee><