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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
NO RACE SUICIDE IN
THE PHILIPPINES

Manila, p. l., Feb. 1S-The bureau
of Health gives notice of the death
of five centenarians, three of whom
were women, in one week in Manila.
It points with equal prominence TO
the record of Don Isabelle des los
Reyes, member of the Municipal
Board of this city, whose family now
latest addition being a boy and girl
twins, Sir Reyes is fifty-one years
of age.
The next record among the Filipi-
nos is held by Don Gregorio Arnet-
ia who is father of fourteen children
but he is not yet passed his fortieth
birthday Sir Araneta was Secreta-
ry of Finance and Justice under the
Taft administration.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
ROOSEVELT JUDGE
AT BOXING SHOW

Oambridge, Mass. Feb. IS --Col.
'Heodcre Roosevelt has been invited
" oe one of the JUDGES at the Har-
ara boxing tournamnt to be held
oulght. Also asked to serve with
aim are Christy Matthewson and
'Onn L. Sullivan The tournament
WI be the first held since Colonel
AOOsevelt was a student at Harvard,
uring which time he did a great
eai OF boxing himself. Forty stu
pents will complete in the tourna-
ea', among them the colonei 5
@n, Archie.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
SOME STUNT FOR A
THREE-YEAR-OLD KID

Triton, Ga, Feb. 1S-Being sick
with the measles and not allowed to
follow his mother from the room, II.
g. Self, the three-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. H. S. Self. superintendent
of Tiff Farms, made good his threat
and jumped into the fire. His screams
brought his mother back in an in
slant and the flames were finally eX-
tinguished. Medical aid was sum
moned and the wounds of the little
fellow were dressed but he is still in
precariOus condition.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
STATE CONVENTION ANTI
SALOON LEAGUE OF FLORIDA
Tallahassee, Fla, Feb. %, 20, 1915
Monday, 7:3O P. M, Baptist Church

Monday, 7:3O P. M, Baptist Church
Music - By State College for
Women.
Address of Welcome on Behalf of
the City-Mayor ID. NJ. Lowry.
Address of Welcome on Behalf of
the State-Gov. Park Trammell
Jacksonville, acting superintendent
Florida League.
A 'dress-Dr, p. A. Baker. Wester-
vile, o., general superintendent
National League.
Tuesday Feb. 20, M. E. Church South
ga. Meeting of the trustees.
10 a. m. Statewide Prohibition
as Probability, Rev. w. G.
Fletcher, Sutherland.
1890 "a Cleaning up Jack
sonville, Rev J. II. Martin, Jack
sonville.
la. IN. Address, A. d. Stevens,
Jacksonville, chairman headquarters
committee.
Address-D G.. McMullen, Tai
lahassee.
2p. m.-Booze and How to Kill
1t, Hon j. l.. Billingsley, Miami.
2:30 p. m.-Program of the w.
IC. r. L of Tallahassee
3:30,,-Address, Miss Minnie r.
Neal, Jacksonville, State president
w. c.. T. U.
Music.
p m. Address, Hon. william
Jennings Bryan, Miami.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
BIGGEST ELK AND
PYTHIAN IN CAPTIVITY

Waycross, Feb. 19-W. T. Brinson
who weighs 600 pounds, yesterday
was honored at the Eleventh District
Convention of Knights of Pythias by
being presented a, veterans jewel.
He has been a member of Wakefield
Lodge of Waycross for 25 years
Records fail to show that there is a
larger Pythian in the United States d.
Brinson is also the biggest Elk in
captivity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
/ MOHAMMfDAN
TROOPS WITHDRAWN
FROM SUEz CANAL
tBy Associated Press. }

Berlin (Wireless), Feb 1S THE
Cologne Volks Zeitung says that
Major General Sir John Maxwell,
commanding the British army in
Egypt. has ordered the withdrawal
of Mohammedan troops from the
Suez canal to be sent to another war
theater where they will not fight
against other Mohammedans Deser-
tions are said to have been fire.
quent
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
Lever COTTON
FUTURES BILL
FAy0RABLy
REPORTED
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. S.-The Lever
cotton futures bill, amended to cor
rect an error, because of which the
New York court found it unconstitu-
tional, was ordered favorably report
ed by the House agricultural com
mittee. 1t is expected to be called up
in the House within a fortnight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
GOVT TO TAKE
HAND IN
co CONTROLLING
MISS. FLOODS
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Feb. lS-The gov
eminent will take steps in the near
future to control and prevent floods
in the Mississippi and other rivers.
President Wilson and Cabinet have
so decided
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
SEC. HOUSTON
MAY SUCCEED
GARRISON AS
SEC. OF WAR
THIS IS THE BELIEF OF THOSE
CLOSEST TO THE PRESIDENT.
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. lS.-The i'm
preston grew in official circles today
that Secretary Houston would be
transferred to the war department
to succeed Garrison
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
4OO,OOO,0O0 POUNDS
WAR CREDIT TO
Be VOTED BY
GREAT BRITAIN
(By Associated Press. }

London. Feb. 1S.-Premier AS
quith will send to the House of Com
amounting approximately to four
hundred million pounds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18

He is thoroughly non-committal re-
garding his trip. but declares that
he has had pleasant stay in Eu-
rope and feels that the United States
needs have no fear of break with
any of the belligerent nations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
WIRE TAPER CAUGHT BUT
HE FLEW THE COOP

Miami, Feb. 1S-Residents, tourists
and others who have money and are
over-anXious for more will do we'll
to dodge the wire tappers, who, ac-
cording to information obtained from
the police department, are working
this city and who usually follow in
the wake of crowds in Florida during
the tourist season. =.
These gentry have piled their avo-
cation in Miami before some of them
having been here last year and for
several winters past.
They seem to be combination of
crooks hailing from Chicago and other
large cities, and their plan for fleec-
| ing the unwary is well-primed one
which it is said, usually lands the
victim and parts him from his cold
cash while he imagines he is getting
rich. In other words it is a system
of hypnotism and deception combined,
and the operators pick their victims
from among those who are supposed
to be the most easily worked.
Sensational Arrest
One of this stripe was arrested
Monday and placed in the police sta
ton. He gave the name of Smith. "
They usually do. Sometimes the
name of John Doe is more conven-
lent Anyway the names they gen.
orally give police officials are ficti-
nious This one was registered as
John Smith But his name is Cowells,
the police say, and his usual haunts
are in and about Chicago.
Night Sergeant Lindstrome recog-
nized the man when he was brought
into headquarters, and said to him:
Il know you, ! have seen you in
Chicago"
The prisoner admitted having hail
ed from the Windy City. In his pock-
cts were found mute evidence of the
game for which he had been arrested
.by Lieutenant Dorman and Policeman
r. II. Startling. Among other effects
was a certificate of credit on a St.
Louis bank for ten thousand dollars.
The practice of the wire tappers is
to flash" some such evidence OF
wealth on the unsuspecting victim
during early stages of the game for
the effect which may be produced and
TO whet the appetite of the sucker
for something of the same kind. Of
course such certificate of credit, when
found in the possession of a wire
Itapper or crook of any kind, is not
worth more than the value of the
paper it is written on.
In the pockets of Cowells alias
Smith was also found rubber stamp
used in the process of the betting on
horse races. and some cancelled
checks with his name signed to them
in amounts as high as one thousand
dollars. Such papers as these are
also effective in impressing strangers
with ones importance in financial cir
cles.
Forfeited Cash Bond
The prisoner was placed in cell at
headquarters, Sergeant Lindstrum fix
ing his appearance bond at five hun.
dred dollars. Later Police Chief Whit
man accepted a cash bond of one nun
dred dollars for the ,soner's ap
pearance in police court yesterday
morning, and he was released from
the cell.
When the case of Cowells alias
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-18
COL. HOUSE COMING HOME

London, Feb. 1S--Col. House was
busy bidding goodbye to friends in
London, preparatory to leaving the
city tomorrow to sail for New York.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
MOOSE HERDING CLOSES.
Threc Nights Carnival Proves Sue.
 ccsSfuI-PrizeS Awarded.

The three nights herding under the auspices of the local lodge of Moose came to successful close last night. The attendance was very gratifying The proceeds will be used to defray the expenses of the lodge to the state parade and field day, which will be held in Bridgeport, Saturday, June 17. All planning to go are requested to leave their names with the com .mittee by Saturday night of this week.
 Cash prizes were awarded to the fol- lowing on the season tickets: T, J. D., 145 East Main street; Lily Ford, New Britain; Ed. Anderson, Portland Ct; F. Girkins, 254 Wallace street, New Haven; I. B., 9S7 Box, N. B.; Daisy. v Elm street; Josie Ferguson, 47 WOodbine street, Hartford; James Brown. Special prizes were awarded to the following: Palm, Ernest Howe: 100 cigars, D. W. Rogers; basket of fruit, J. Carpenter; rug, A. H. Fnoch; silver set, James Hanrahan and s1O in gold to 'Swede", IT Whiting street
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
WALL STREET CALM
 OVER EARL'S DEATH
News Had Become Generally
 Known Before Market Opened

New York, June 6, Wall street, 10:30 a. m.-Wall street received the news of the Kitchener catastrophe with surprising calm, due probably to the fact that the fate of the distin- guished general and his staff was widely known in the district some time before the market opened.
 Standard shares were inclined to yield moderately, and the irregular trend of the general list was seen in the heaviness of Mercantile Marines, while United Fruit was strong. There were further substantial gains in the motor and sugar issues, as well as Crucible Steel, Harvester, U. $. Smelt- ing and other specialties.
 Close-Reversal in Reading and Marine preferred with a further ad- vance in Norfolk and Western to new record indicated the mixed tone of the late trading. The closing was heavy.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
TURTLE LAYS EGGS.
Attract Attention of Visitors at New
 Britain Institute.

Tn large tank at the new museum at the New Britain Institute are several species of turtles, found in this locality The turtles seem much at home in their new quarters, made of rocks, stumps, ferns and grass. IT. fact, it seems as if they are en- jCying their glass houses as much as they did the outdoor woods and ponds.F A large turtle of the snap ping species was so we'll pleased with the surroundings that she deposited sixteen fair sized round white eggs and Mir. Schurr, who is in charge, eX- poets other turtles to do the same within the next few days. He will prepare them to be kept permanently. Tn order to preserve them, it is neces- sary to remove the entire contents carefully and fill the shell with poisoned cotton.
 Last evening 211 persons visited the museum between the hours of ' and 9 o'clock and were greatly at traCted by the turtle exhibit The museum is open to the public every afternoon as we'll as evenings.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
ROOSEVELT WAKES
 AND HUGHES WAIVED
Continued From First Page).

sition on all other paramount issues that inasmuch as the question of Am ericaniSm has arisen since he went in- to the SeCluSiOn of the court a state ment on that subject was the only thing to be desired. Those opposed to the justice characterized his speech as "Only a list of platitudes," and charged that the speech was carefully timed for the present occasion. As to the latter the friends of the justice pointed out that his engagement to speak was made several weeks ago and that the subject fitted the occasion, which was the presentation of a flag to graduates of a girls school.
 The practical politicians, on the other hand, almost unanim ously held to the view that the speech was with out significance in the present situa- ton.
 Roosevelt Boom Starts With Rush.
 The movement for the immediate nomination of Col. Roosevelt began to show itself early today The progress slVes opened headquarters in the Flor entlne room of the Congress hotel, from which the Roosevelt fight was directed four years ago, and before the delegates were at brea kfast RoOse- welt boosters were abroad cheering. shouting and stirring up demonstra- tiOns for the colonel. This was part of the plan matured at recent confer- enceS At first it was intended to is sue statement declaring for the immediate nomination of the colonel at the progressive convention, but it fi- nally was decided that while no joint statement would be made any of the progressive conferees would be free to make such statements they thought desirable or necessary to control at tempts to force Roosevelt as an issue to such an extent as to endanger an orderly procedure in the progressive convention.
 Harmony Not in Their Dictionary.
 All of the progressive leaders who are striving for harmony realize the difficulty of holding the Roosevelt en- thusiastS from a nomination beyond Thursday. Most of the progressive del- egates were elected as Roosevelt men and they are chafing under restraint imposed by those who are placing the demand for harmony above the inter- ests of their candidate.
 Many conferences have been held between small groups representing both regular republicans and progress sives and virtually all of the leaders of both factions have at one time or other participated in these exchanges of views.
 The announced purpose of the meet ings has been to seek some agreement respecting a possible nominee or is- sus on which they could unite.
 At the outset the regular republi- cans were inclined to offer the entire list of candidates now in the field as proof that they are not trying to force any particular man upon the progressives and to point out that the progressives on the other hand have one candidate-Col Roosevelt-and h~ An-
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
Wood Acceptable to Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, June 6.-The nomination of Gen. Leonard Wood for the presidency would be "accept- able" to Col. Theodore Roosevelt as a solution of the situation at Chicago according to two visitors who called upon the former president today just before he left for New York to visit his publishers. They asserted that Col. Roosevelt told them that while he was neither for nor against any candidate" that General Wood "would be the most acceptable to him. and that he would "thrown his hat in the ring and go out and work for him as a candidate who was thoroughly United States" and whose election would mean the return of the true spirit of Americanism."
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06

been born in East Hampton on Sep tember IS, 1883. Prayers will be said at his late home tomorrow af- proper will be held in the chapel of Trinity Methodist church at 2:15 o'clock. Rev. Warren F. Cook will officiate and interment will be in Cromwell.
 On Sunday, May 28, MT. and Mrs Burdick quietly observed the slXtleth anniversary of their marriage, but at that time MT. Burdick was quite ill and the anniversary festivities were confined to a simple family gathering Besides his wife, who is year his junior MT. Burdick leaves six chill dren. They are James M. Burdick, superintendent of the Stanley Rule ard Level company; Charles A. Bur dick, with the same factory; Miss Emma J. Burdick; Mrs. Carrie A. Bassford of Watertown; Mrs. Isa abella 4. Emmons, and Mrs. Lucy A. Perrin associated with the Taft school at Watertown. It is an unusual thing that MT. Burdicks death marks the first one in the imm edlate family in almost a half century, the last near relative having passed away forty eight years ago.
 Mr. Burdick was married on May 28, 1856, in Cromwell and six years la ter came to this city where he made his home. From that time until 1905 he was employed at the Union Manu- featuring company as foreman of the ft undry. He was prominent mem- Der of the Methodist church.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06

gressives show a willingness to con- sider other names.
 The suggestion of Senator Lodge, which came last night, was believed to have been the result of this broad criticism of the progressive course. Some of the republican leaders said openly that the senator's name was offered because the prOgressiVes be- lieved it would be impossible for the republicans to unit in his support.
 Moose Accused of Insincerity.
 The mention of MT. Lodge as a compromise candidate only added to the skepticism of the regular republi- cans concerning the sincerity of pur pose of the progressives proposing names other than Colonel RoOse- velt's It led to a disclosure that at 6 conference Sunday night between a number of prominent prcgressives and republicans the former offered the name of Senator LaFollette and asked the republicans if they would accept him. The republicans inn mediately charged the progressives with insincerity and asserted that the progressives knew there was no possibility of Colonel Roosevelt ac- Cepting LaFollette or any agreement upon him. George w. Perkins inn mediately withdrew the suggestion and indicated that it was made only for the purpose of drawing out the regular republicans.
 The progressives had more to say about Justice Hughes speech than did the Hughes men themselves.
 T don't care to interpret Justice Hughes speech,'' said Frank Hitch cock. Tt speaks for itself, it is a fine expression of patriotism. If l were the manager of a candidates campaign I might have much to say
 Progressive leaders, after carefully studying the speech, professed to at- tach little significance to it as affect ing the political fortunes Of Colonel Roosevelt.
 Chairman Murdock of the progress sive national committee expressed the Eelief today that action upon nomi- nations by the progressives might be withheld until Friday but no longer.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06

Chicago, June G. Bryan is at the republican convention, but not, of course, as a delegate or a lead CT. He is here as a newspaper report CT and it's safe to say that the amount he gets for reporting the doings of the enemy equals the annual salaries of a great many ordinary reporters John w. Dwight of New York heads the forces which have been urging the claims of Former Senator Elihu Root of New York to the nomination. One of the busiest men in Chicago these
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06

By virtue of a tax warrant to me directed and now in my hands, I this day levy said warrant upon certain parcels of land and factory standing in the name Munro Eastwood Pen Co.,, upon the land records of said town, upon October 1. 1913. described as follows: one factory, a building lot, one and two-thirds acres of land, etc, on map of Seymour par kon file at the town clerks office in said town said tax amounts to $153.26 with in terest and on the 9th day, August, 1918 at o'clock D. n., of said day, 1 will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the public signpost In said town, all or so much of said property as will satisfy said tax war rant and all charges thereon.
 Dated at Newington, June 6, 19lb,
 CIIAS. w. BELDEN,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
RICHARD C. GREEN DEAD.
Former Chaplain of Stanley Post
 Passes Away at Age of S2 Years.

Richard c. Green, who was post chaplain of Stanley Post, G. A. R., in this city during 1889-1S92 died yesterday at his home at Windsorville, East Windsor. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday
 Mr. Green was a veteran of the Civil war. having served with Co. C.. of the 25th Connecticut Volunteer In- fantry. He enlisted in the United States army on November II, 1862, and was mustered out of the service on August 26, 1863. He joined Stanley Post, G. A. R., on December 21, 1887. He was 82 years of age.
 Besides his wife, MT. Green is sur vived by one daughter.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
City Mems

During the terrific storm of yester- day, lightning struck a house owned by A. Zevin on Dwight street, demolishing the chimney. A house on Harrison street was also damaged when light ming struck it.
 William J. Ziegler has transferred to William J. Farley land on Allen street.
 A meeting of the First Ward Re- publican club outing committee will be held this evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06

days is William F. Stone of Baltimore, sergeant -at-arms of the convention. But he's not f1ustered by his dutles for he held the same office in two former republican national conventions. Sen- ator William F. BOrah Of Idaho IS mentioned whenever and Wherever men gather to discuss the nomination. But Idahos delegation is only four in number, the state has a small popula- tion for it's vast area and it's in the far west. Some folks think Borah would look well in the second place on the ticket
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
Hughes Refuses to Talk.

Washington, June 6-Efforts to- day to draw statement from Justice Hughes regarding his speech yester day to a class of girl graduates were unavailing. The justice was not to be seen for a discussion of the sub- ject. His secretary pointed out in formally, as he did last night, that MT. Hughes accepted the invitat ton tc present a flag to the honor gradu- ates several months ago and that he was not speaking for political pur poses,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
Thomas Prendcr~aSt,

The funeral of Thomas Prendergast was held this morning at o'clock from St. Mary's church, Rev. William Krause officiating. The pail bearers were Jeremiah O'Brien, Edward Me- Carthy, s. St. Thomas, John McCabe Matthew Tracey and James Riley. The flower bearers were William and John Prendergast Interment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
M. 5. BURD|Ck DIES
 AT RIPE OLD AGE
Quietly Observed Sixtieth We'd
 ding Anniversary Week Ago

Manley Squires Burdick, for the past forty-fOur years one of New Britain's well known citizens, man admired and respected by all who Knew him, died last evening at his home, 32 Dwight street, following an illness with heart trouble. MT. Bur dick was over S2 years of age, having
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06

Petrograd, June 6, Via. London 1:10 D. mt is estimated that the Russians in their new offensive cam paign on the southwestern battle front are opposed by forces number ing between 600,000 and 50,000. The line between the Pripet Marshes and the Rumanian border, is more than 25O miles in length.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-06
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our our heart felt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for the sympathy eXtende<~to us at the time of the death of our beloved son and brother, Earl Hack ney. We are particularly grateful for the floral contributions and wish to express our thanks to the donors.
 MIR. AND MRS EARL
 HACKNEY AND FAMILY