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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
NEW LIGHT ON CAPTURE
OF DESPERATE LUTHER
WILSON BY SLOAN
Claim Advanced That Wilson Sur
rendered to Sloan in Order That
Latter Might Get Reward

Dade City, Oct. 30.-Not a half
dozen persons know the true story OF
the surrender of Luther Wilson, who
was tried here three weeks ago and
sentenced to serve twenty years in
tie penitentiary for an assault with
intent to rape relative of his by
marriage. It will be remembered
that Wilson was placed in jail here
several months ago on this assault
charge, and that soon after being put
in prison he dug a hole through an
unprotected part of the brick wall
and made his escape, and that short
ly afterward, in Lake county, he shot
and killed Deputy Sheriff Wilcox,
who was attempting to arrest him to
return him to this county
Wilson made his escape into the
swamps after the killing of Wilcox,
and for several weeks thereafter
Sheriff l. W. Hudson was persist
ent pursuer of the fugitive, making
many trips at all hours of the day
and night into fernando, Sumter and
ether counties, running down every
clue as to Wilson's whereabouts; but
all without result. The area of the
swamps in which Wilson was at large
is as great as that of the average
county. He had friends and relatives
who kept in touch with him and adj
vised him Of what was going on And,
hidden In the swamps, he had all
manner Of advantage Of any who
might try to slip up on him and take
him. So his capture while thus at
large looked almost impossible.
Sheriff Hudson then, at his own ex-
pense, employed ]. H. Livingston, a
private detective of Center Hill, to
undertake Wilson's capture. At first
the detective worked secretly, and
more than once located camps he
felt sure to be Wilson's, but 1t
seemed that as fast as he could To-
cate such a camp 1t was abandoned,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
(By Associated Press.)

New Haven, Oct. 3O.-Mrs. Ella
Wilcox, author and poetess, died at
her home in Branford today. She
had been i'll some months after a
nervous collapse while engaged in
war work in England.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was born IN
Johnstown Center, Wis, in 1855, and
was therefore 81 years Of ageg. She
contributed much to current period
icals, and her poems were widely
copied. Some Of her volumes are
"Maurine," 1882; Poems of Passion, /"
1888; Poems of Pleasure 1888:
Drops Of Water" Sweet Danger
etc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
COST A LITTLE MORE
FOR TREASURY CERTIFICATES
AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST

Atlanta Oct. 3O.-Notice was CIV
en- today of an advance in price on
another commodity after Oct. 81.
This time it is the Treasury Saw
ings Certificate that will take its
place among the things the public
will pay more for on Nov. /.
The Certificate of 1000 maturity
value, now bringing $S42, will adj
vance So and the 500 denomination,
offered this month for $500 will be
worth twenty cents more on the first
Of next month.
There has been heavy increase in
the demand throughout the Southeast
for these securities during the past
few days, according to the savings di-
vision of the War Loan Organization
which is handling the distribution in
the Sixth Federal Reserve District.
This condition is due, it is believed
to the desire of the investor to get
il" before the market value rises
again. The new securities were put
on the market in July. They have
been growing more popular each
month among investors, since issued
Their will be one other advance in
the cost of the 1919 issue after that
of November 1. Thirty days later the
certificate offered now for 1914 will be
worth $S46 and 100 denomination,
quoted this month for sS4.2O will sell
for $3.50.
Treasury Savings Certificates carry
the same rate of interest as the War
Savings Stamps and the individual
investor is limited to $1,000 OF each
issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
STRIKE CANNOT
BE- AvERTED
BUT MAY Be
SHORTENED
COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD
MODELLING FOR DUTY In
COAL REGION
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. 30.-The revival
Of the fuel administration to deal
with conditions resulting from the
coal strike is not necessary, Garfield
advised the Cabinet today,g holding
that the wartime powers of that body
are now vested in the railroad adj
ministration, which will have full au-
thority to distribute coal to essentla!
Industries.
While the revival Of the fuel adj
ministration has been urged by gov
eminent officials to prevent boarding
and profiteering, the department OF
Justice announced it had power TO
handle the situation under the food
control act. An executive order re-
storing maximum prices for coal will
be issued by the President probably
today but officials would not say
what maximum had been determined.
Secretary Lane announced at spe
cial meeting Of the Cabinet that the
government would not hesitate 10
eurtail the consumption of coal in IN
dustries 50 per cent in ORDER that the
coal on hand and that available IRON
the unaffected non-union mines
might be equitably distributed to es-
sential industries, curtailment list
used by the war industries poard
during the war would be taken as a
basis. Lane said. Plants engaged IL
manufacturing munitions might De
cut off entirely
The government will establish the
"illegality" of the strike OF coal MIN
ers without in any way impalrihs
general right to strike is not an ~
general right to strike is not In Is
sue in any sense whatever IN the
rresent situation" it was declared ID
a statement issued last night after
conference in the Office of Attorney
General Palmer, at which ne as
cussed the situation with Secretary
Wilson Director General Hines, Sec
retary Tumulty and Assistant Attor-
ney-General Ames and Garvan.
The statement, which it was Saio
fully represents the attitude OF the
government declared that the I'M
pending coal strike twas ordered In
a manner, for purpose and with a
necessary effect which taken together
nut it outside the pale of the raw
The government will act IN tne
strike under the provisions OF tne
Lever food control act, enacted aS
war measure but still in force
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30

was followed by Frank Gedmin, and
the witnesses, whose names are CIV
en- above. All of whom testified along
the same lines, as to the pictures
shown and the lectures given by
Musckus at Rumford in September.
After the usual preliminaries on
Thursday morning Attorney Dyer be-
gan the direct examination of the
sixth witness. Witness testified that
Musckus said the priests charged
fee Of $45 for marrying a couple and
were fooling the people.
Ibid he make statement that all
religions are receptions to the PEG.
rle?'
mo, sir
what did he say with reference
to the Trinity"
'He showed pictures of olden times
and said Counts, Cars and priests
formed the Trinity
During this examination 1t was
brought out that Mosckus said that
the Holy Ghost was only picture OF
a bird; that the Holy Ghost, God and
Christ, were only scare crows, which
priests put outside their churches,
and people prayed to them. In refer
ring to Crucifxion, witness stated
that Mary came and covered up the
body.
Ibid Mosckus say the angel Ga
briel was a Jew?' asked Attorney
Dyer.
mo, SIR replied the witness.
What did he say about Joseph
asked Mr.. Dyer.
"He said he was Christs father,
Mary's husband"
Didn't he say Navy and Joseph
were married because they wanted
the Christ child to have a father"
The witness replied that he did not
remember.
Didn't he say that Joseph was an
cid man and had been fooled by
Mary?' further Intercepted Mr.. Dy-
er.
mo, Sir" replied the witness.
"Will you swear that he didn't say
it?'
Eyes, SIR the witness answered.
Further testimony brought out the
facts that Mosckus showed pictures
of the crucifx, and the picture OF
God" That there was laughter and
merriment in the hall, which con-
tanned from 300 to 400 people dur
ing the lecture.
During the cross examination the
witness admitted that he was a So
cialist, that religion failed to appeal
to him and that he did not believe in
God.
"Wo did Mr.. Mosckus say was
Christ's father" was asked.
"He didn't tell me-"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
SEAL FISHING NEAR ALASKA

Seattle, Oct. 30.-Over $4,000 seal
skins taken by the United States gov
eminent from the Pribilof Islands
near Alaska, will be sold at the st.
Louis fur market this winter, accord
ing to reports received here. Last
winter the skins brought about SAT
apiece
Government employees took 22,027
skins from st. Paul Island, one Of the
Pribilof group, this year. From the
other island, st. George, 1884 skins
have been taken.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30

The arrest and trial of Mosckus
is the outcome of a series of three
lectures. which the respondent deliv-
cred before the Lithuanian Society OF
Rumford on Sept. 9Th, 7th, and Sth,
last, and it is during the third OF
these lectures that Mosckus is alleged
to have blasphemed God.
Mosckus was arrested in Chicago In
September and brought before the
Rumford municipal court charged
with blasphemy. Following the hear
ing In this court he was placed under
bonds for further appearance.
The Oxford Grand Jury found an
indictment against Mosckus, and he
was ordered to appear at this term OF
court for trial.
County Attorney Frederick r..
Dyer of Buckfield is handling the
case for the State, and Frank A
Morey of Lewiston, with F. ]. Bag
ccius, a Lithuanian attorney of Bos-
ton, as assistant counsel, represents
Mosckus. oJseph Michalouskl Of Bos-
ton is interpreter for the State.
The jury is composed OF Benjamin
Bigelow, Melvin L. Bishop, Walter B.
Blake, Ronello Burke, A. G. Marston,
James McCloud, H. F.. Hall, Carroll
Il. Sanborn, r. B. Thurston, William
r.. Stearns, George l.. Wentworth and
+. l.. Wilson.
More than twenty witnesses have
been summoned, all Of whom are from
Rumford and include John Sabol,
John Sabol, Mrs. Peter Michalonis,
Andrew Sabol, John Seidler Joe
Shupis, George Mansanskis, Felix
Kalandenkis and John H. Dennis.
In opening Wednesday, County At
torney Dyer, outlined the case: A
public lecturer publicly disappearing
God. Using stereopticon lantern
" It'll slides upon which were pictures
of Christ on the cross; the Holy
Trinity, and other religious views
which he ridiculed, and belittle. The
lecturer maintained that Jesus Christ
was not the Son of God, but that a
Jewish man was his father, and that
the Holy Trinity consisted of Priests
Governments and Religion, all oil
which were humbugs.
Abraham Stern of Rumford is also
acting as interpreter for the defense
The first witness Wednesday was
Amelia Washiula of Rumford. She
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX,
BELOVED AMERICAN POET,
DIED EARLY TODAY
and he had to renew his hunt. He
began to despair Of capturing his

and he had to renew MS nunt. ne
began to despair Of capturing his
man that way, SO he changed his
method. He went boldly to one Of
Luther Wilson's brothers, and told
him that he was a detective and was
trying to get Luther in order to earn
the reward that was offered for him
and that he had commission from
the governor to arrest him and de-
liver him to any Jail in the state.
And he told this brother that he had
been reliably informed that the girl
upon whom the assault was made had
declared that she could. not identify
her assailant and 1t was therefore
very doubtful IL he could be convicted
on that charge; also, that 1t depend
cd upon the testimony of Luther and
his brother and sister-in-law as to
whether they could prove that he
killed Mr.. Wilson, for they were the
principal witnesses; and, besides, 1t
was already being talked In Lake
county that Sheriff Smith, himself.
fired the shot that killed his deputy;
SO that his prospects in Lake county
looked very promising; and lastly,
that Luther was going to be taken
sooner or later by some one on ac-
count OF the big reward for him, and
that the chances were that his cap
tor would kill him first, because but
few people would take any chances
with as desperate a man as he. And
these being facts, the detective point
ed out, it would be better for Luther
to give himself up and stand trial
when the prospects or acquittal were
30 bright. The brother seemed to be
in pressed with this talk, and prom
ised he would try to see Luther and
learn what he thought of it. A week
or SO later, the brother told the de-
tective that he thought the plan was
going to work, and the latter had
visions of reward already earned
But the brother suddenly became sus-
picious of Livingston and would talk
with him no more.
From that time on, however, the
talk was very prevalent among Will
sons kindred and even in the sher.
IFS Office that the assaulted girl had
weakened In her testimony and would
not swear 1t was Wilson who made
the assault, and that 1t as Sheriff
Smith who actually killed his deputy
Mr.. Wilcox.
About ten days before court con-
vened, oryii1e Sloan came TO the
sheriff's Office and made several in.
Quiries as to the amount Of the re-
ward for Wilson, and the certainty
OF collection in case OF his capture.
He was recognized as an old friend
of Luther's and the sheriff remarked
then that Sloan was the man tina:
Wilson would surrender to. So thai
the sheriff was not surprised to see
Sloan bring in the fugitive during
court week, handcuffed and chained,
and relating startling story Of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30

ability to exert an influence on both
eastern and western civilizations and
its historical associations.
'The fate Of Constantinople hangs
in the balance" said Major Davies,
who will be one of the British dele
gates to the conference. mo nation
is anxious to incur the responsibility
of its ownership. 1t must not be left
with the Turk. Why, then, should 1t
not be internationalized and the juno
ton Of the East and the West be
made the g. Fl. O. Of Peace?"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
SIX DEAD AND
40 INJURED
IN WRECK NEAR
(By Associated Press.)

Los Angeles, Oct. 30.-Six are
dead and about one hundred and
twenty persons injured, some seri-
ously, in the known casualty list to-
day as the result of a wreck Of the
Southern Pacific San Joaquin Valley
Flyer near here late yesterday. Tho
wreckage, 1t is believed, covers ad-
ditional bodies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. 30.-The Senate
immigration committee today ordered
a favorable report of the House bill
on deportation and permanent exclu-
sion from the United States Of alien
anarchists.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
SUGGESTS CONSTANTS
y0PLR FOR HEADQUARTERS
FOR PEACE LEAGUE

London, Oct. 30.-Major David Da-
vies, a member of Parliament, has
announced that he will move reso-
luton at the forthcoming information
al conference of the League Of Ma
tions in Brussels proposing Constan-
tinople as the headquarters of the
League. He favors the Turkish capt.
tai because of its strategic situation,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
RESCUERS FORCED
OUT OF MINE
FOR FEAR OF
AN EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press.)

Steubenville, o., Oct. 3O.-After
battling their way to within a few
feet of twenty miners imprisoned
since yesterday morning, rescue
workers were ordered out of the Y
and C mine at Amsterdam, Ohio, this
morning by officials who feared an
explosion might occur, according to
word received here. Hope is held
that the abandoned miners are alive.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
IN LUXEMBOURG
(By Associated Press.)

Luxembourg, Oct. 80. Women of
Luxembourg share political privileges
with men under the new suffrage law
in this little state ruled by the Grand
Duchess Charlotte. Women candi-
dates for the Chamber Of Deputies al
ready have been picked by several
political groups and anti-suffragists
concede that some Of them will BE
elected.
Voting in Luxembourg also was
made compulsory although he. per-
centage of abstentions has been un-
usually low.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
Strike May Be Shortened
m, Associated Press.

indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 3O.-Tne
executive board of the United Mine
workers Of America are meeting mere
today to finish the preparatory work
incidental to the coming strike OF the
soft coal miners. No development
oould avert the strike, 1t was stated,
hut some change in the attitude Of
the operators might result in Short
ening of the tie-up, according to the
union men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30

Reports received by officials of the
Fisheries Bureau indicate that fisher
men are going up the streams to the
spawning grounds for some of their
fish, AS a result the schools Of sal
mon are being depleted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30

manner Of his capture.
But the financial part of the story
remains to be told. The detective
claims to be entitled to the reward,
hut Sloan also claims it, having
brought Wilson in.-Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30

Washington, Oct. 3O.-Therailroad
administration today ordered the con-
flscation of coal in transit where nee
essary to obtain reserve supply to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
GOVT PREPARES To MEET COAL
STRIKE BY CURTA|L|NG COAL
CONSUMPTION IN ORDER
ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES
MAY CONTINUE TO OPERATE
keep railroads in operation. Exemp-
lions will be made as far as possible
of coal destined for certain classes of
consignees, based on the fuel admin
istration priority list.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. SO.-Many new
arrests in a number of states for vio-
lations of the food and fuel control
law are expected soon, the depart
ment of justice announced today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
1O9 INDICTMENTS
RETURNED CHARGING
N|GHTR|D|NG
AND MURDER
(By Associated Press.)

Helena, Ark, Oct. 30.-It was Off
cially announced today that the
grand jury had returned 100 indict-
ments, charging night-riding and
murder against negroes accused of
participating in racial uprisings at
Elaine several weeks ago
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
Colorado National Guard Mobilize
(Bv Associated Press.

IBy AssUCIu0OU .
Denver, Oct. SO.-The mobilizatioh
NJ the Colorado National Guard tor
the protection of miners who desire
m work in case of coal strike Sat
rrday, began today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
Postpone Decision
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Oct. 30.-The supreme coun-
Gil today discussed the possible dates
for putting the German peace treaty
into effect, but postponed the decision
until Saturday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
LAKELAND, FLA, THURSDAY, OCT. 80, 1918
SEN. MARTIN MAY
LIVE ONLY A
FEW HOURS
(By Associated Press.)

Charlottesville, Oct. 30.-Senat0r
Martin was able to take nourishment
this morning but seemed more rest
less than yesterday and last night.
His condition Is now regarded as
critical. His physician said that he
may live only few whours.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-30
CASE bUBON|C
PLAGUE WAS
DISCOVERED
TODAY At
NEW ORLEANS
VICTIM WHO DIED YESTERDAY
WAS FRUIT HANDLER AT BA.
MANA DOCKS
(By Associated Press.)

New Orleans, Oct. 30.-Henry
Dussandorfer, fruit handler at the
banana docks, died yesterday from
what was diagnosed chemically and,
miscroscopically as bubonic plague.
No other cases have been reported
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-10-20
NOW WALK WITH FRAULEIMS
Order Forbidding Fraternization by
Soldiers Is Revoked by Maj.
Gen. Allen.

Coblenz.-The army regulation pro-
hikiting American officers and soldie 8
from fraternizing with Germans has
been revoked in an order issued by
Maj. Gen. Allen.
The rule against fraternizing be-
came effective in December soon after
Maj. Gen. Dickson ana the American
army of occupation reached the Rhine.
The British and French are reported
to have lifted their ban several months
ago.
For the last month the regulation in
the America area had not been strictly
enforced and there has been consider
able promenading by American soldiers
with German girls
The revocation of the fraternizng
order in no way affects the regulation
American soldiers from
marrying German women.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-10-20
WHOLE TOWN INSURED
Death, Sickness and Accident
Covered by PoliCy.
Big Concerns at kingsport, Tenn,
Join in Protecting All
~ Their Employees.

New York.-AlI the workers en-
ployed by the various industries To-
Gated at Kingsport Tenn. have been
| insured against death, sickness and
| accident under a single group policy
issued by one Of the big life insur-
ance companies.
In all about 1000 persons employed
by ten large concerns are thus pro-
tected. and as the population of the
town of Kingsport is estimated at
about 10000, almost every family in
the community will receive a financial
benefit in case of accident, sickness
or death overtaking one of its bread
Winning members.
The policy has been in effect since
early in July. According to officials OF
the insurance company this is the flrst
instance known where whole com
of insurance The experiment is at
tracing the attention of many other
municipalities, especially public Off
cials who are interested in commu-
nifty service, and also insurance men.
The prospective financial benefit to
De derived by individuals under the
polcy-is held of far less Importance
than the general good which has re-
suited from the quickening of the con-
science of the whole Kingsport COM
munity.
A health center, to which every res
Of oit Ioc xyn11
as the employees of the particular
Industries covered by the group poll
cy. has been established. A nurse
furnished by the insurance company
is in charge Meantime the officials of
Kingsport have selected a public
municipality. to look after the SAM
tary conditions of the community.
Among other things, an attractive
housing plan has been adopted and
will be carried out as expeditiously
as building conditions will permit. At
ter making careful survey the nurse
in charge of the health center found
a large number of houses in the
town that she regarded as insanitary
and unfit to live in. At the suggestion
of the insurance company these |
houses are to be burned and all of
kingsport. as well as large delega
ton of movie" picture men, have been
invited to watch the bonfire.
The insurance company has become
a sort of big brother" to the town
Of Kingsport, and its suggestions as
o improvements necessary to preserve
he health of the community are
adopted with spirit of hearty CO.
operation by the leading business men
ind city officials.