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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
INSURANCE BILL
would SAVE THE
STATE THOUSANDS
Of DOLLARS
WOULD INSTITUTE AN INsuR.
ANCE DEPT FOR THE STATES
OWN PROPERTY INSTEAD OF
PAYING PREMIUMS AS AT THE
PRESENT
(By c. F. johnson. \

Tallahassee. Fla, April 22-That
the State of Florida can save annual.
ly several thousand dollars by con.
Quoting an insurance department fol
the States own property, instead Of
paying the enormous annual prem.
lums as now is the custom, is the
opinion Of Representative Goldstein
OF Nassau county.
According to Mr.. Goldstein the
state can save approximately $5O,.
600 annually over the losses tha,
have been paid to the state by IN.
surance companies. The state now
pays $104,316.S9 premiums and tn.
losses during the period for which
these premiums were paid was s64,.
H755. leaving a surplus to the in.
surance companies of $34,3S9.34.
He has prepared a bill for intro
auction, which is as follows.
"A bill to be entitled an act Great.
ing state insurance fund, author.
lzlng the board of state institution
commissioners to insure all the prop.
erty of the state in such fund, and
authorizing the comptroller to draw
warrant out of any funds not other
wise appropriated in the state treas
ury for carrying out the provisions
of the act.
Section For the purpose of
insuring the property owned by the
State Of Florida, there .pis hereby
created fund to be known as the
State Insurance Fund of One Hun
dred Thousand Dollars, fifty thous-
and dollars of which is hereby ap-
propriated out of any funds in the
State Treasury not otherwise ap-
propriated.
Section when any policy Of
insurance now in force on property
owned by the state shall expire,
said insurance shall be carried by
the state at a three-fourths value
rate, and the state treasurer shall
notify the comptroller. who shall
draw his warrant for a sum covering
the premium for the number OF years
to be agreed upon; and this course
shall be purchased until all state
owned property shall have been
covered by such state insurance, at
the expiration of any policies now
in existence on state property.
Section three of the bill provides
how losses shall be paid by the state
insurance fund.
Mr.. Goldstein has struck upon a
popular idea and the measure will
have the support of many promin-
ent members of both houses in his
efforts to have the measure enacted
at an early date.
Several states already have such q
plan in successful operation. in fact
some states also furnish insurance
for firms or individuals at a far re-
duced rate over those charged by
regular corporations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
DRUGGISTS TO TOUR
| THE STATE N
| AUTOMOBILES
IAE ITINERARY !1I INCLUDES LAKE.
LAND, Ian !! r. PLANT CITY, BARLOW
JUSTINE AND OTHER po1NTs

o'' Augustine, April 22-Dru.
s's's from many cities will see 81
Ausustlne when they 60 to Atlantic
Beach in June for the ANIMAL moo,
MI OF the Florida State Pharaceuti-
oa' association. The meeting at At.
latic Beach will last three dav.
June Is, II, and IS. Mention wa.
MADE in the Evening Record a few
uass ago OF the success of Secretary
kidder of the chamber of commerce
III bringing the druggists from
South Florida through St. Angus
tine' They will make the trip BY
automobile and will thus see St
Johns county's fine new brick road
system.
Mr. Kidder has received further
Information. Druggists from Sara
sota' Bradentown, Manatee Pal.
metto' Port Tampa, Tarpon Springs.
n
clearwater, st. Petersburg, Brooks
VILE and Dade City will leave Tampa
Monday. June 14th. at 9;SO a. a.
going via Plant City and Lakeland
10 Barlow where they will stop for
lunch 1t is expected that the drue-
gists from Fort Myers, Arcadia
bowling Green, Wauchula anc Fort
Meade will join the others at Bar
tow from which point they will pro-
ceed to Winter Haven, Haines CITY
Loughman and Kissimmee, arriving
at Orlando about o'clock, spending
the night there. Leaving Orlando
will 60 via Sanford and DeLand to
Daytona where they will be Joined
by party from the East Coast and
Will come to st. Augustine over the
new brick road. From here they
will 60 to Jacksonville where they
will be Joined by the west Florida
contingent. all then proceeding to
Atlantic Beach for the convention.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
70 NAVAL VESSELS
NOW ANCHORED N
PENSACOLA BAY

Pensacola, April 22-Twenty ma
val vessels are anchored in Penss-
cola bay, and BY the last Of the week
from three to five others should bs
here. The tender Fulton, conveying
submarines G-l and G-2 should be
here this afternoon, while the de.
stroyers Preston and Smith, which
have been down at San Juan, Porto
Rico. should be here a few days
later.
Excursionists who patronized the
several pleasure crafts which were
operated yesterday. had a pleasant
surprise coming to them, especially
those who had not in tha past had
the pleasure Of seeing a naval YES.
sci. when they noted from the deck
OF their vessel the score of naval
ships In Pnsacola bay.
Those vessels which are here to-
day are the following:
Mine planter San Francisco, Of
the auxiliary division.
Submarine XII, K-2, KS and K-4
OF the fourth division. submarine 10
tilla.
Tender onopah. and submsrines
Ell and E-2 Of the second division,
submarine fotilla.
Transport Prairie. flagship Of the
submarine fiotiIla commander, ard
destroyers McDonough and Wordsn,
tenders to fotiila.
Destroyers Terry (iagboat), Mon
Afghan, Perkins. Roe, Sterett and
Of the second division. tor
pedo flotills.
Destroyer Lsmson. Of first divis-
lon.
Tender Panther, Of reserve tor.
pedo flotilla.
The tender Fulton sailed April II
from Norfolk. Va, for Charleston,
). c.. conveying the submarine G-1
md CO. en- route to Pensacola.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
FRANK ASKS THAT SEN
TENCE BE COMMITTED TO
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
(By Associated Press.)

Atlanta, April 22.-Attorneys OF
Leo Frank TODAY filed petition with
Governor Slaton and the Georgia
prison commission asking that the
sentence of death imposed on Frank
for the murder of Mary Phagan be
to life Imprisonment In
the petition Frank maintains his IN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
DRAMA LEAGUE OF AMERICA

Detroit. Mich. April %. The
second day of the annual convention
of 'the Drama League of America st
the "A. 49,. tI..tler Was more largely
after, !, 4 thar the :n..'';: many dele
gates arr ing late. Drama League
Unton'em is the important subject
today. 90 cc2ration is the keynote.
Winthrop "'es, Percy Mackay and
others will participate in discus
sion on the subject tonight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
CONNECTICUT MOTHERS MEET

East Haven, Conn. April ga
The annual meeting Of the Connec-
ticut Congress Of Mothers was op-
ened in the Congregational church
here today. This society Is one Of
the most important In the State, and
leads other similar organizations In
different parts of the country. They
have done very much good.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
hA10 REVIEW WATER PLANT

Ksokuk. Iowa. April 22.-Eiec-
,r,oa, experts from all parts OF 'he
middle west are here today to res'e" y.
the workings of the great aan IN, u
'ne ,.'o.;ss;nn; and the power plant.
The Tn delegates are the MISSISSIPPI
M ne company About five hun
row. ,orates are here for the
meeting. N 1t is planned to mar mar
uv new uses of the great power
plant and to extend the A
;.s operations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
INDOOR HORSE SHOW

Philadelphia, April 22.-Three
days beginning today will be given
over to an indoor horse show for
charity. The beneficiaries will be
the different hospitals and clinics OF
the city. Prominent society matrons
are leaders in the event.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
DAUGHTER Of
VICTOR HUGO
DIED YESTERDAY
(By Associated Press. J

Paris, April adele Hugo, a
daughter of Victor Hugo, died at her
home near here yesterday, aged S5. .
She was kidnapped as a girl by a
British officer and was found de-
mented, wandering on New York
streets months later She was sent
home. She never discussed her past
of disclosed the mystery. She had
no friends and lived as recluse.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
|)U|Svl[LE IS
| M1FRESTES IN
Dixie HIGHWAY
as Anxious to Have Highway
Touch It a. Are Some
Florida Towns

Louisville, April 22-The Dixie
ghway Association. as organized
Chattanooga, is to meet In Louis
e Tomorrow II the men who
ppose it are wise they will make
attempt at that time to desig-
Fe the official route.
[he Federal Department of Roards
certain to comply with the re.
st made by the Chattanooga con-
ence for three engineers to aid
the solution Of the engineering
lculties that must be overcome
pre- the road Is completed. None
The representatives named by the
fernors is a road builder. Cost
construction and maintenance as
as the population to be served
Pr into the questions to be de-
nined. As the States are to sup
the money 1t is obviously to
interest that their one intelli-
course is the endeavor to OBJ
the largest possible rtur on 1t.
endeavor will not be intelli-
unless directed by men capable
paking an intelligent estimate OF
advantages and disadvantages OF
different routes proposed from
standpoint Of the actual work
Dad building. An estimate OF
population served will fall nat
" within the province OF the
nissioners named by the COVER
ice begun, the Dixie Highway
not be finished in a day. AS
as the matter of its official
nation is left open, there will
healthy rivalry in road building
sery one of the contending
g. and that is what the South
need of.
om an advertising standpoint II
oe an advantage to every city
aen which the highwty passes.
practical standpoint it is OF
Importance to Kentucky to
It's every section traversed by
roads than that Louisville or
ston should be given a place
e Dixie Highway map.
meeting tomorrow should
the beginning Of q great un-
Aing. II the commissioners at
more, their future work may
Its purpose.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
ADVANCED FERTILIZER RATES

Washington, April %. Advance
in freight on fertilizer from Ne"
Orleans was suspended by the inter-
state Commerce Commission until
todav 1t is proposed to raise the
rate from As to 90 cents a ton from
Nev Orleans and points taking the
same rate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
MRS. STORY WAS
REELECTED Pres.
THE D. A. RS.
lRY Associated Press. 1

Washington, April 22 2.-Delegatei
to the Congress of the Daughters oi
the American Revolution resumed
business sessions today, after re-
electing Mrs. William c. Story OF
New York, president general for two
wears. Her entire ticket received
a substantial majority. Mrs. Story
received 965 votes, Mrs. George T.
Guernsey, of Kansas. 461. The Con.
eress cheered the victor. The State
regents committees presented their
reports today
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
GRAIN RATE RAISE

Washington, April 22.-The
proposed increase on rates on grain
Of two cents per hundred pounds
which was suspended by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission until
today, win be given out finally to-
day by the committee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
FOREIGN WAR VETERANS

Chicago. April 2.-The second
:, 4. series of lectures by eminent
authorities on efficiency w.l' Oe
da,;yered at John Hopkins univer-
sitv today by Harrington Emerson
ef5ciency expert of New YORK
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
OLD GUARD SO

New York. April p the n ,siur sy,s
,,-,ssay md OF the Old Guard Isl is OeirS ai,y
nr,,,s,v Dirtnaas r. celebrated in this city y
sI.ss, app,Jp Former Mayor Kline Is
.on,mander of the guard
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
Jesse WILLARD RECEIVED
$4,000 FOR Winning =
THE CHAMPIONSHIP
(By Associated Press. }

Chicago. April %. jess willard
told friends today that he got thir-
teen thousand dollars for winning
the championship from Jack John
son at Havana.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
BILL TO REGULATE
TRADE INTRODUCED
BY SENATOR Wells
WOULD PROHIBIT UNFAIR DIS.
ORDINATIONS BETWEEN SEC
TONS OF THE STATE, CON-
IUNITIES OR TOWNS
tBy e. F.. johnson. }


! Tallahassee, Fla, April 22-
What promises to create some inter
est at the present session of the leg
islature is bill that has been pre-.
pared by Senator Wells, Of Leon
county. and has for Its title the high
sounding name "A bill to regulate
trade"
Senator Wells says the bill will
prohibit unfair commercial discrim.
! ination between different sections oi
the state. communities or towns, OF
unfair commercial competition be-
tween any sections Of the state. and
provides penalties therefor.
The bill provides that any person
who shall Intentionally" discrim-
mate for the purpose of destroying
the trade of another shall be liable
to the penalties provided in the act.
OF course, any persons who have
read the bill. it will easy to go into
court and Prove intentional discrim-
ination In any case that may arise.
Senator Wells came into promin-
ence before the convening of the
present session of the legislature
through the publicity given to his
snti-buzzard bill. and naturally he
commands hearing to any measure
that he presents.
At first sight the proposed bill
leads one to believe that It Is a form
liable measure In keeping with
some Of the various antitrust meas
ures that have been enacted by late
'sions Of congress. On closer ex-
80 'ation. however. tho measure
doe It inspire much serious con-
hdence in the possibilities Of its re-
lieving the state Of unfair competi-
tion.
Except for the prominence Of the
author the bill would be lost in tho
shuttle Of handling some six hundred
bills already introduced.
The Tampa commission charter
hill will not likely become a law a.
this session Of the legislature. be-
cause Of the opposition Of Repre-
sentative Wilder. OF Plant City, and
Senator Hines of Tampa. Although
Representative Martin. of Tampa,
has made a strong fight, the oppo-
sition of the other member OF the
Hillsborough delegation and the
senator that represents Hillsborough
and Pinellas county. will overcome
all that Mr.. Martin may do. The
only chance that the bill has Of be-
Ing enacted at this Session is to have
. referendum clause added. and this
Mr.. Martin wiss not agree. The
charter in question is the same as
was voted down by q charter e1ee-
tion held In Tampa some time ago.
Mr.. Martin will not agree. The
voters were responsible for the de-
feat Of this measure. and that senti-
ment has 50 changed that the meas
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22

|ooay. April 2e has been desig-
as Memorial Day and will be
feo throughout the state.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22
lBy Associated Presa.l J

tby A6S0cI1te0 PTeeo.J
Paris, April 22.-Eighteen briga-
er generals and eleven generals Of
vision have been retired or placed
reserve. They have been replaced
younger and more active men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22

Senator Donogan's bill to provide
for separate acknowledgements for
married women. eliminating certain
Objectionable phrases necessary now
to transfer property Of q married
woman, was killed Friday in sths
senate. The twin bill in the house
10 still on the calendar.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-22

ure would now be carried by a vote
Of the people.
The latest development in tho
question whether the senate bill will
confirm the suspension by the gov
ernor Of the sheriff Of Hillsboro ana
Palm Beach counties. came Tuesday
when the senate appointed q COM
mittee of i've to investigate the
powers and duties Of the senate ON
the question. 1t is generally believ-
ed here that the senate will take no
action until the last day of the Sec
sion. thereby making it necessary
for the governor to appoint q sue
eessor to Mr.. Spencer and Mr.. Ba-
ker on May 11th, only to have to
suspend or reinstate the officers
when the senate finally adjourns in.
June.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04
.HARRIHGT TONS MAJORITY
ONLY 1878. WELLER
REFUSES To GIVE UP HOPE
Harrington's Small Lead Gives Re-
publican Leaders Hope On Recount.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 3,-Lead-
ers Of the Republican party in this
city are not yet ready to submit to
the claim of their opponents that
Emerson c. Harrington was elect
ed Governor of the state Tuesday.
Galen TAFT, chairman of the Re-
publican State Central Committee,
stated here tonight that the lead
ers would await the result of the
official count of the votes which
will begin tomorrow. Ovington
E. Weller, the Republican candi-
date for Governor, is also of the
opinion that only by the official
count can the fact be safely es-
tablished who has been elected.
There are over seven hundred
precincts to be counted, and, as
Mr.. TAFT stated tonight it is easily
possible that mistakes have been
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04
Free Public Library neetins.

The second meeting in the interest of
a Free Public Library will be held in
the courthouse on Thursday evening,
Nov. II, at o'clock.
We sincerely and earnestly invite the
public to attend this meeting. The
vital Importance and the far reaching
need of this movement cannot be pictur-
ed to YOU through themedium of written
words.
We wish to have the opportunity to
speak to you and present this great
question in free and frank discussion.
Men who have the capacity for clear
and concise presentation of the subject
will speak to you.
Again we urge that every one who
claims a sincere interest IN the welfare
of the general public and the children
of the community will make it a point
to be present at the court house Thurs
day evening, Nov. II, at o'clock.
The Executive Committee has been
hard at work in an effort to secure suit
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04

able rooms for the object in question.
Two very fine rooms which are essential
ly adapted for the purpose of a reading
room and library have been secured
We expect to have the reading room
in shape for occupation by the first of
December at the very latest.
The reading room is a large double
room, steam heat and with plenty of
good light. We are planning to have
the room open to the public during the
entire day. Any one at all interested
In reading will find this room haven
of delight in the pursuit of knowledge.
A large assortment of the bast ac1
credited magazines and periodicals,
and daily as we'll as our own county
papers will be upon its tables.
The library room adjoins the reading
room and we hope to place therein be-
tween fifteen hundred and two thous-
and volumes of the best works of fiction
history, biography and science as we'll
as some good reference work.
We sincerely hope that you are in
terested and will show that interest by
your attendance next Thursday eve
ming.
o. A. Bremen,
President
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04
REPUBLICAN PARTY ELECT
ALL COUNTY CANDIDATES
BY Substantial Majorities. A Very
Large Vote Cast.

The entire Republican county ticket
was elected, including full delegation
to represent the county in the next
Legislature, There was large amount
of cutting, but no Republican candidate
was in danger of being defeated.
The State Central Committee by viz
tue of the splendid campaign they con-
Quoted, shared with,the newly elected
officials in the congratulations yester-
day.
An effort was made by the Democrats
to elect A. T. Matthews to the Legis-
lature and Luther Brown Sheriff, but
both efforts failed. though these gentle
men both pulled very fattering votes.
The full returns appear in another
column in tabular form.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04
ElKinS 20 Oakland.
}. A. Bremen,
President.

"Elkins to Oakland" promises to be-
come favorte slogan of the good
roads boosters of Randolph county, as
hard-surfaced road to..-the Maryland
town would give an all-the-year-r road
to Baltimore, New York, Washington
Philadelphia and other eastern cities.
1t is only 40 miles to Oakland, and this
connection would be one of the great
est benefits to this section of the state
Let "On to Oakland" be
the motto of Randolph and Tucker
counties. -Elkins3 Inter Mountain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04
CONGRESS VANGUARD
NOW IN WASHINGTON
Preparing For Political And Legis-
Iatiye Battle To Open On Monday.

Washington, Nov. 3.-The Vanguard
of political armies of the Sixty-fourth
Congress was assembling here today.
Congress will reconvene next Monday.
Within fortnight advance meetings
of steering" committees are scheduled.
Party caucuses are arranged. Presi-
dent Wilson is completing data for his
opening address" which it is under
stood he will again deliver in person.
The legislative program, already
largely framed promises unusual fac
tional strife, the fate of two or three
political parties being at stake and
presidential prospects. with many
booms due for puncturing, involved
Shortly after Congress meets annual
conferences of Republican and Demo
cratic committees are scheduled to be-
gin firing heavy artillery of the next
Presidential campaign.
Legislation provoked by war condi-
tons promises to monopolize attention.
The Administration plans to expedite
passage of a resolution on extending
the war tax at least another year. 1t
expires December 81. Another reso-
luton for prompt action will be that
continuing the tariff on sugar, now
scheduled to go on the free list in May.
Woman suffrage hosts are planning a
monster demonstration at the opening
of Congress. Increased appropriations
for the army and navy are regarded as
certain. The Administration S Mexican
policy is due for analysis. The discus
sion will determine how important an
issue it will be in the Presidential cam
paign.
Another big battle over the Govern
ment ship-purchase bill is believed in
evitable because of division among
Democratic House leaders. Among the
political developments impending will
be the extent of Republican and Bull
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04

made in some of them which
would wipe out the small majority
Harrington seems to have re-
ceived.
William F. Stone, the city lead
er Of the Republicans, in an in
terview today stated that the re-
suit Of the election in this state
shows that Maryland will in the
coming National election, give its
entire electoral vote to the Re
publican candidate for President,
and that the result in other states
proves that there will be a great
Republican victory in the Nation
al election of 1916.
According to the latest and
complete count Harrington re
ceived in Baltimore SOILS votes
and Weller 1864, which gives
Harrington a plurality of 4,543,
Comptroller McMullen, Democrat,
48, Duer, Republican, 1887.
McMullen's plurality 4,655. At
torney General, Richie, Demo
crat, 55,133; Doub, Republican,
37,O49. Ritchie's plurality 49,
O84.
The entire vote for Harrington
in the state is, according to late
figures received here, ia, 1856 and
that for Weller 11O,787, giving
Harrington a majority of 1878,
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CLARK NJ. BOWERS.

Clark M. Bowers, son of the late John
7. Bowers, of this city, 'after a pain
full illness of many months, died at his
home in Oakland on Sunday morning
about 6:35 O'Clock, aged 20 years.
Mr.. Bowers was a most efficient rural
mail carrier and beloved by. all vino
knew him.
He is survived by his widow and three
children. The funeral services were
held at Wesley Chaple, near1 Mountain
Lake Park, Tuesday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. Flana-
gan, the Methodist pastor. The inter
ment took place in the cemetery by the
church