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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25
Mrs. N. A. higgins

On last Thursday Mrs. n. A.
Higgins delightfully."- entertained a
number of friends at "Mosswood,"
her beautiful home on the shore of
Lake Morton.
The invitations were issued to at
tend an old-time quilting given in
, honor of Mrs. higgins mother,
Mrs. Kitchen, of Missouri, who has
been with her for the winter, but
will soon return home.
The party assembled about ten
o'clock in the morning and were
soon seated at every accessible COR
ner Of the quilt, busily plying their
needles to the ready accompaniment
Of their tongues.
The two hours of the forenoon
passed so rapidly that the gay party
could hardly believe it was really
noon when the hostess invited them
out to a genuine pillow dinner on
the lawn in the dense shade of the
pines and oaks.
AS the smoking. tempting plates
were passed, there reigned the most
complete silence of the day, as all
were, for once, too busily engaged
for extensive conversation The din
ner consisted of most delicious pill
lau, accompanied by hot coffee,
pickles, sandwiches, salads, and a
dessert course of orange sherbet and
cake.
All seemed blessed with apprecia-
tive appetites, which were sharpened
by the buoyant, invigorating breeze
from the lake-a breeze fully as
pleasant as can be found at any
famous summer resort in our coun-
try.
Naturally, the attractions held by
the delectable menu were gradually
lessened, and after a social time
spent in strolling through the lawn,
all the ladies returned to their pleas
ant task CT the forenoon.
During the afternoon music, both
vocal and instrumental, was rem
dered by Mrs. Coleman and her
charming daughter, Miss Marion,
and Miss Frances higgins, whose
voice was never sweeter, although
her audience has often been larger.
She was especially good in some old
time melodies, familiar to all pres
ent.
The party included Mrs. Kitchen,
the honoree; Mrs. Darracott and her
mother, Mrs. Hanna; Mrs. H. P.
Cox; Mrs Kate Morris; Mrs. Wag-
goner; Mrs. +. j. higgins; Mrs.
Coleman, Mrs. w. D. Crazy, Mrs.
]. F.. Gracy, Mrs. n. A. higgins
and Misses Marion Coleman. Lutte
Crazy. Frances higgins and Mertie
Crazy At dinner the honorary
guests were Miss Gertrude Over
street, Mr.. Higgins and Mr.. Cole
man.
Toward evening the fingers worked
even more nimbly, and as the shad-
ows heightened, the guests reluct-
antly took leave of the hostess and
the honoree, having spent most
delightful day throughout.
The quilt, being the property of
Mrs. Kitchen, will be souvenir of
her pleasant visit to Lakeland, in
the stitches of which she will carry
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Hon. j. G.. LMning. treasurer of
the state of Florida, is in Lakeland
today and is taking in the Bankers
convention Mr.. Luning is one of
the most capable and conscientious
public men in the state, and has won
high encomiums from those who are
familiar with the splendid way in
which he conducts the office Of state
treasurer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Ilrs. Jennie Willis and sister,
Is Davidson. who were to have
be home this week, have decided
remain in Lakeland two weeks
ger, at the expiration of which
re they will sail from Tampa to
n York where they will spend
re time before going to their home
Illinois. Mrs. Willis is a very
artist and every win
has a studio in this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

"A party Of newspaper men and
Pr wives spent a few minutes here
noon between trains enroute to
eir homes from Fort Myers, where
l.v attended the meeting of the
lsrida Press Association. Among
party were Harry l.. Brown, St.
justine, Mr.. and Mrs. Triplett,
tslmmee, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
tklin, Miami; Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
Titusville, and others.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Among the college boys at home
the week end are William En-
|rson, who came in last night from
Iason University; Dick Cornelison,
fn Rollins, being down to arrange
the coming of the Rollins Giee
BIB Tuesday night and Orme Robb
tn Stetson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Hammerstroem.
!, Mrs. Scherer and Mrs. Richter
Enrned to their homes in Chicago
sterday after spending the winter
BY pleasantly with Mr.. and Mrs.
Iimmerstroem, Jr., at Lakeland
tghlands.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Lake Lodge No. >, 4. 0. o. r.,
will celebrate the ninety-tifth ami
versary of Odd Fellowship in Amer
lea Monday afternoon and evening
from 4:30 to $50, They have ar
RANGED to have Rev. j 5 Day, OF
Mulberry, who is grand chaplain OF
Florida. with them. He is a very
interesting speaker. Will also have
some local talent assist with the pro-
gram.
After a short program, lunch VIII
be served in the park. All Odd Eel
lows, their families, and Rebekahs,
are asked 10 bring their baskets and
assist in making the celebration a
success.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

to Capt. Bussaru, as ne may be away
some little time; however, he will be
able to give good account of him
self when he returns.
Respectfully,
JEREMIAH B. SMITH.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

H. C. Stevens, Conner & O'Stein
nd Cole & Hull will close their Jew
sy stores at six o'clock commence
r. Tuesday, April %, except Sat-
|-day and Monday nights of each
REX.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Erasmus Riply
Iammell announce the engagement
td approaching marriage of their
lighter, Lessie Lee to Mr.. Wight
san s. Beckwith, of Atlanta, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Mr.. NJ. F. Hetherington has been
honored by being invited to deliver
the Memorial Day address at Barlow
Monday afternoon. The exercises
are under the auspices of the U, d.
C. and will be held at 1 o'clock
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25
In Case Of Fire.
phone 5000 !

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. n
Mrs. T. A. Sweat, Of Quitman.
h., returned to her home yesterday
LITER visit to her sisters, Mrs. Kate
auth and Miss Minnie McCurd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

Memorial Day is being fittingly
served today by the Daughters of
h Confederacy. Dr.. :Nowlin is de-
sfring the address of the occasion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

The hearty welcome accorded the
Odd Fellows and Bankers by Lake
land has been much appreciated by
the visitors who are in love with the
city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

and it was very fortunate that 1t was
removed as a serious wreck would
doubtless have followed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One gal
& vanic iron tank and tower, one 8
h. p. gas engine, one Pinch My.
ers pump. All in good shape. w.
T. Miller, P. o. Box So, 8O2 N.
KY. Ave-, Lakeland. 2477
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

GRADUATION FLOWERS can be or
dered from Knull, the Florist,
Tampa, through j. H. Tacker,
Lake Pharmacy. Prompt service,
choice flowers. BATS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

j. H. Tacker, at the Lake Phar-
macy, has the agency for Knull, the
Florist, of Tampa. 2475
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25
MAJESTIC

Well, we'll, we'll, what do you
think of the bankers remark last
night: He said Those pictures are
clearer than any I've seen in jack
sonville. !" What do YOU know about
that? We bet he will be right on
the Job tonight to see another fine
program.
THE WAY OF THE MOUNTAINS
4 . reel feature LAT will make you
check up to the dot and strike
balance" TIE first time. See this;
fits a western feature that has the
Jingle" of ready cash.
THE sMUGGLER
Sounds like bad note, doesn IT,
You've got to hand it credit
though for it's a thriller from Thrill
lerville.
Your last chance to hear CASMUS,
the great singer and yodler tonight.
All Next Week
. GEORGE SCHMIDT
| The Versatile Baritone
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25
|UD|TORIUM|
HE THREE MUSKETEERS

Teat six reel feature from the
" the same name, che of the
FEST features ever made. Full OF
Y and adventures. One h.ur and
y Of the best picture entertain
you have seen in a long time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25
Prices 10c, 15c

1ont forget to come early as we
ave 1900 seats. Doors open at
lek.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25

TOO MANY WIVES
Play by the Seniors
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-04-25
THE WAY OF THE MOUNTAINS

GEORGE SCHMIDT
The Versatile Baritone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

Washington, Jan. Elbow to dis
pose of the Panama canal tolls cues
ton was the subject uppermost in dis
cussion about the Capitol today when
the attitude of President Wilson be-
came public. The Presidents position
was asserted to be that the provision
of the Panama canal act which grants
toll exemption to American coastwise
vessels is in violation of the Hay
Panucefote treaty, which proclaims
that the canal shall be free and open
to the vessels of commerce and war
of all nations "On terms of entire
equality and that Charges of traf-
fic should be just and equitable
Before any definite action is taken
in Congress, it was said tonight by
administration leaders, a public
statement from the President on the
question will be awaited.
President Wilson himself after the
night conference with the senators
said he would proclaim his views on
the subject "at q future date"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Vice President Marshall of u. S.
Will GiveU. DIM. Commencement
Address on Wednesday, June 10.

Orono, Me-, Jan. 27.-tSpeciaD. -
Vice President Frank L. Marshall Of
the United States will deliver the
Commencement address to the gradu
ating class at the University of Maine
next June, it was announced Tuesday
by Pres. Robert j. Alley. He will
speak during the forenoon of Wednes
day, June TO- although the exact hour
has not been determined. The exer-
cises are to open at $50 A. NJ. and
the Vice Presidents address will be
the principal event.
The fact that President Alley and
Vice President Marshal are Indiana
men has doubtless had much to do
with the Vice Presidents acceptance
of the invitation of the University to
deliver the Commencement address
here. Pres. Alley, before coming to
the University of Maine, was State
superintendent of schools of Indiana,
and Mr. Marshall has been governor
of that state.
The news was heard here with great
pleasure the students manifesting
their approval of the Vice Presidents
acceptance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Finding ofJury in Superior Court at
Portland, Late Tuesday Afternoon,
After Being Out for More Than
Four HOurs--First Indictment.
JUDGE CHARGES
JURYNCASE OF
DIR. W.T.. BERRY.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 27.-Judge Con-
nolly's charge to the jury, in the case
where Rev. Wilbur F. Berry, D. D., of
Waterville was on trial for alleged IL
bel of Justice George F. Haley, was
made Tuesday forenoon.
After giving general instructions to
the jury as to their duty, Judge Con-
molly said that this case had its origin
in the prohibitory law of Maine, and
it's enforcement or non-enforcement,
according to the individual view. Pol
itics was also involved, but the judge
cautioned the jury, however, that they
must not be swayed by any feeling
they might have for or against prohi-
bition or any feeling for or against any
person in the case. The law instructs
the jury to decide upon the evidence
presented, and it also expects that the
minority of the jury, if there is sign
of disagreement, will try to harmo-
nize its view with the majority.
The judge said that all had heard
the evidence and that there should
not be two views. He cautioned them
to consider only the evidence admit
ted in the witness box. and to disre-
gard the arguments of counsel, any
stories they may have read, or any
comments which they may have heard.
Three points must be determined:
Whether the matter printed in the
Civic League Record was iibeieus
whether it was circulated in Cumber-
land and whether 1t was circulated by
the respondent. If the jury decided
that it was not libelous, then tehre
would be no need of considering the
other two points. If it was not circu-
lated in Cumberland county, then
there could be no case against the re-
spondent. If it was circulated and the
respondent was not concerned, then he
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Peoria Man Ambas=
sad0r After Long In
quiry==P0rtlandMan
A Commissioner.
,Winifred Denison Secretary Of
Interior in Philippines.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The nomina-
5tions of Henry Nj. Pindell of Peoria,
i ILL.,, to be ambassador to Russia, and
FWiniffed T. Denison of Portland, Me-,
Ito be member of the Philippine Com
omission and secretary of the interior
lof Philippines, were confirmed by the
ISenate today.
Mr.. Pindelrs confirmation was de-
|Ilayed pending investigation of GER
Itain published letters alleged to have
passed between him and Senator
ELoomis purporting to reveal an ar
arrangement by which Mr.. Pindell was
Ito have the ST. Petersburg post for
one year.
II Mr.. Denison was nominated last De-
Member to succeed Dean c. Worcester
as member Of the Philippine Com
mission and to be secretary of the
|interior Of the islands. His nomination
WAS held up at the instance of Sena-
tor Smoot pending investigation of
protests by Thaddeus S. Sharretts. a
member of the United States Board
|pf General Appraisers. who was re-
moved from office by President Taft
on the finding of an investigation COM
lmittee which Mr.. Denison was the
head. Mr.. Denison also was one of
the governments counsel in the sugar
fraud trials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
President SignsOrder
For a Permanent
Vernment==
NameSH Head.
Eliminates Commission Now in
Control Of Country.

Washington, Jan. REORGANIZATION
of a permanent government for the
Panama canal zone to supersede the
Isthmian Canal commissioner was au-
thorized by President Wilson today,
with the announcement that the nom
ination of Col George W. Goethals to
be first governor of the Panama Ca
nal zone, would be sent to the Senate
in a few days. Colonel GoethaFs idea
of a "One-man" government is car
ried out in the executive order which
was made public by Secretary Garr1-
son Immediately after today's cabinet
meeting.
The authority of the Governor is to
be supreme under the secretary OF
war.
Official notification of his selection
was cabled to Col. Goethals at Pana-
ma. Secretary Garrison, who person
ally told the Colonel he would be MADE
the governor when he visited the Ca
nal zone last summer said he was
confident there would be no question
about acceptance. The change in title
will mean a loss of $4,000 a year to
the head of the zone as the governor
salary Will De Slu,OoO anu hc nv" -
ceives $4,000 as chairman of the com
mission. Secretary Garrison announc-
ed that it was proposed to resolve the
members of the commission with the
exception of Col. Goethals into new
commission to arrange for and con-
duct the ceremonies incident to the
opening of the canal. Congress will
be asked to provide the necessary leg
islation.
AS to today's executive order not
only terminates the existence of ths
Canal Commission April II, but also
the present organization of the work.
ing force in the zone, many OF the
army officers connected Herewith will
lose the increased pay which they
have been receiving under the COM
mission form of government. The or
der authorizes the designation of
number of such officers of the army
as well as few naval officers for duty
in the various departments OF the
permanent canal government. but the
act of Congress provides that they
shall serve at their regular army and
navy salaries. 1t has been assumed
that none of the officers now on the
isthmus would be appointed to new
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Presidents Statement on Tolls
Question Awaited Before Any
Action Is Taken by Congress,

Three courses are open to Congress.
Great Britain, which has persistently
opposed the toll exemption for Amer
lean ships, has offered to arbitrate the
question as to it's being a violation
of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The
majority in Congress is believed to
be opposed to this, maintaining that
the United States should settle the
issue for itself.
Another course is to carry into ef-
feet the resolution submitted by Rep.
Adamson, which would suspend for
two years the operation of the pro-
vision exempting American ships from
the payment of tolls. Should this be
adopted, diplomatic negotiations could
continue in the meantime. The third
proposal is that Congress repeal the
free toll provision, recognizing that 1t
IS in violation of the Hay-Panucefote
treaty. Some Democratic senators
who voted for free tolls are now ready
to vote for the repeal.
Continued on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Decision Renders
Marriages Invalid.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 27.--Hundreds of
marriages in Montana are rendered in
valid by a decision handed down to-
day by Judge J. Miller Smith in deny
ing the application of Henry c. Cot
ter of Spokane for appointment as
special administrator of the estate of
Mamie Cruise Cotter, his supposed
wife.
Judge Smith held that the marriage
of Miss Cruise to Cotter 10 months
after she had divorced Alva O'Brien
of New York was invalid under the
Montana law prohibiting the marriage
of an innocent divorced person with
in two years and person divorced for
cause within three years.
An attempt was made to repeal this
law in 1895, but it failed. Since that
time it had come to be SO generally
disregarded that few persons were
aware that it was on the statute books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Fighting Breaks Out
At Port Au Prince
Blueiackets Are
Sent to Land.
Washington Prepared by the
Warning Of Our Minister.

Port au Prince, Haiti, Jan. 27.-The
President of Haiti, Michel Oreste, fled
from the capital today and took refuge
aboard the German cruiser Vineta. He
was accompanied by his wife.
Fighting began in the city at l
o'clock in the afternoon. An hour lat
er the President left the palace under
escort and was conveyed in launch
to the warship in the harbor. Almost
Immediately detachments of bluejack-
cts were landed from the United States
armorad cruiser Montana and the Vn-
meta. Firing continued throughout the
afternoon and it was evident that the
revolutionary movement which begun
in the north and spread to some of the
southern towns sad gained sufficient
strength in the capital to threaten not
only the power but the life of Pres
ident Oreste.
The new Congress which met in ex-
Continued on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
New Turnin the Graft
Investigation in N.
Yellow theJObS
Were Placed.
Testimony Concerning Approx
al Of 318 Repair Contracts.

Albany, y. Wy. Jan. PA pie
book in which Highway Commission
or John N Carlisle is said to have
kept a record of positions which he
parceled out to various political lead
ers is greatly desired by James w.
Osborne for use in his graft inquiry.
The first intimation of the existence
of the book came today at the inquiry
when Thereon Atkin, a former con-
gresham, spoke of 1t. Atkin said that
last summer he went to Mr. Carlisle
to appeal for the transfer of John
B. Wright an assistant highway en-
gineer and during the conversation
the commissioner produced the book
and pointed out to Atkin just how
much patronage he had obtained. In
cidentally, Wright was not transfer
red.
Other witnesses today told Mr.. Os-
borne additional facts concerning the
approval of 31s repair contracts by
the Bensel- Peck Reel Highway Com
mission.
The commissioner also learned more
about campaign contributions and
their relation to highway contracts
and of the influence that highway
contractors seemed to have over sub
ordinates in the department. He also
laid the foundation for an investiga-
ton of the charges made by Governor
Glynn that the state has lost approx
imateIy 100000 through the CONVEX
sion of highway funds for the purchase
of road machinery.
John B. Wright. who now is COM
missioner OF public works of Amster-
dam, opened the way for the story o1
the pie book He said he had refus-
ed to approve the work Of Contractors
Peter " Baird of Montgomery coun.
ty ard of John f. Consaulus of Troy
and as a result had been transferred tt
a position 800 miles from his home
He lad appealed TO C. Gordon Reel
then superintendent of highways, bu
was informed that the transfer hat
been brought about by politicians and
contractors. Among those named
Wright said, were Joseph ]. Murphy
of Troy; Consaulus and Baird, mem
bers of the Hollington Contracting Co
of Trey, in which Wright declared
Consaulus was interested and the
Montgomery county political ring
headed by Former Senator William A
CONTINUED on Page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

Sixteen popular lectures by men,
bers of the faculty of the College of
Arts and Sciences are to be given at
the University, commencing Wednes-
day, Feb. 4. They will be along lines
of work covered by the heads of de-
partments in that college. Registra-
ton is open to all students in the
University and proper credit is given
for its completion. The lectures are
open to the public.
Prof. Ralph HI. Mckee, head of the
chemistry department, is to give the
first lecture next Wednesday on Wat
ter; its chemical and physical prop
critics; and the dependence of the
health of a. community upon the
character of its water supply
Iron and It's Alloys" The Making
of Paper Pulp" "Cellulose and It's De-
rivatives." Photography in Colors, .
"Radium," Food and Drug Legisla-
ton" Legal Chemistry Food San
itation." Work of Inspection Labora-
tory" Sources of Energy to the
Plant and Animal" Fermentation,
It's Causes and Uses" Fuels, Their
Sources, Properties and Uses" are
among the titles of the lectures. The
last one will be given on May 27.