Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, July 30, 1914, Page 1

FU ELISHED IN TH E BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM S ———— - — e, e e e———— ——— e BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME T OWN. JOLUME I P LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY: JULY 30, 1914, No. 214 N WL (0PE REPORT Probably Be Done Quickly Now (By Associated Press.) Washington, July 30.—United states officials were encouraged to- day by reports to the constitutional- ists agent here that that Zapata would co-operate with Carranza in southern Mexico. This would re- move a potential obstacle to peace, as Zapata has recently menaced sev- eral towns near Mexico City. Car- ranza went to Saltillo today, where he is to meet Carbajal's envoys and discuss the transfer of power. This it is believed will be done quickly. PROPOSED AMEND. MENTS TO CONSTITUTION Tallahassee, July 30.—Secretary of State H. Clay Crawford has sent out official notices of the general election Nov. 3 on three constitu- tional amendments, provided for by resolution of the Legislature of 1913. Chief of these is the constitutional amendment abolishing the office of county treasurer and providing that the term of office of clerk of the circuit court, sheriff, constables, county tax assessor, tax collector, superintendent of public instruction and county surveyor shall be four years., The proviso is made that the coun- ty treasurers elected in the general election of 1914 shall hold office for the term elected, which is four years, and that the term of office of the county tax assessor and county tax collector elected at the general elec- tion this year shall be for two and not for four years, but that at the general election held in 1916 the term of office will then become four years. The second constitutional amend- ment to be voted on deals with the State militia and will empower the governor to appoint all commissioned officers of the State militia, including the adjutant general for the State, and that the terms of office shall be continuous during the pleasure of the governor. The third proposed amendment i's to establish a criminal court of rec- ord for Escambia county and to amend the constitution delegating to 1 Virginia campaign, as it delayec the surrender of the Confederate troops for nearly a year. i A PROBING EMBARGOES Vashington, July 30. state Commerce Commissi red an investigation of th e of railroads putting an “embar 20" on freight at certain Which result agzainst shippers. n has or in fendant. An “embargo” is define the refusal of railroads to receiv other reasons WTHCARRAN 1. 5. IS ENCOURAGED BY THE mransfer of Power in Mexico Will ture of the program, when incidents f the engagement will be recounted * men who participated in the con- flict, which was the most notable in prac- points, | int discrimination Every railroad in terstate commerce is made a de a given point for lack of cars YESTERDAY'S BASEBALL SCORES ‘ National League Pittsburg 0, New York 1. Cincinnati 0, 3rooklyn 5. (‘hicago 3, Boston 9. St. Louis 8, Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati-Brooklyn game, 16 in- nings. ‘ St. I,ouis-Phil:ulclphiu, 12 innings. : American League New York 6, Cleveland 2. New York 10, Cleveland 6. Boston §, Chicago 4. Washington 9, Detroit 7. Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 0. Joston-Chicago, 10 innings. WAEHT JUNPS 7 GENTS N DI HINUTE (By Associated Press.) Chicago, July 30.—Wheat jumped seven cents in one minute today, De- cember options rose from 91 to 98 cents instantly as a result of the European tension. ——— BRITISH GUNBOATS DESTROYED (By Associated Press.) Hanchow, China, July 30.—The British gunboats Snipe, Woodstock, and Kinsha of the China squadron, | were destroyed today by order of the admiralty. The crews removed the breech blocks and took away the am- munition. NEW YORK YACHT CLUB CRUISE Glen Cove, L. 1., July 30.—The New York Yacht Club is celebrating its seventieth birthday today and is holding its annual midsummer ren- dezvous here. The squadron runs will be from port to port, in cruis- ing trip, without time limit. Three | days will be consumed in rung Newport, R. 1., where competition | for the Commodore's and other ('llllsi will begin. The cruise is being held | earlier than usual this year in order | to afford plenty of time for the elim- | ination of a defender of the Amer- | ica's Cup. to GALVESTON COTTON CARNIVAL | Galveston, Texas, July ;Lll.fl-.'l‘hv; annual Cotton Carnival was opened | today, and will continue until the 9th of August. Electric lights, flags and bunting have been used exten- sively, and the city is transformed into a big playground. Each of the eleven days has been given the name of the principal feature which will | take place on that day, among lhl-mj being Texas Press Day, Traveling, Men's Day, Children’'s Day, and Army ' and Navy Day. One of the most in- teresting things which will take place, and which has brought hun- dreds of visitors from far away | places, is the annual automobile beach meet, which this season Is| the only one which will be held. The and improved in that section of the country recently is largely responsi- y s great sort ble for the influx to during the Cotton Carnival w VVINGS FOR o dis FARM LOANS to Washin farmers 1 make ¢s postal worked out by R . |1daho. The y distric Housé of postal applications for " to be tter equir d e tive f | coaling. Several Hundred Killed | On Both Sides In Big Artillery Battle — SERVIANS MET AUSTRIANS WITH RUSH OF BULLETS, PUTTING UP SHARP RESISTANCE Strict Censorship Makes News Difficult to Secure; Reported That Bel- grade Has Been Captured and Burned (By Associated Press.) London, July 30.—A Rome dis- patch says the Servians are offering a sharp resistance to the Austrians advancing from the northwest, near Nish, in Servia. The Austrians en- countered the Servians near Hemen- dria and the Servians left to oppose the enemy, held their ground all day and retired later. Several hundred were Killed on both sides. Big Battle in Progress (By Associated Pess.) London, July 30.—A telegram re- ceived by the Servian legation here says the Austrians in attempting to cross the Danube twenty miles east of Belirade were repulsed by the Revil waliid: 5 v e ; ; an awaited European develop- Servians and that a big artillery en- i . hes qavein ments today before proclaiming gagement is in progress. (By Associated Press.) General European War rations went | London, July 30.—Pre for a general Kuropean steadily forward today in war country likely to be involved. Rum- ors that Japan might join in the conflict has complicated the situa- tion. Ingland’s fleet has been or- dered on a war footing and the Medi- terranean fleet arrived at Malta this and immediately began Little is known here of what is happening in the fighting zone as there is a strict censorship. All sorts of reportg are circulated. One said Belgrade had been captured and burned and another said the Austriang had attacked the Montene- grins at Mount Lovchien. All Euro- pean stock markets are demoralized. morning Japan May Join (By Associated Press.) St. Petersburg, July 30 The of- ficial agency Post today published a Tokio dispatch quoting newspapers there as saying that in the event of a general European war, participa- tion by Japan as Great Britain’s ally is possible. All Hope ot Mediation Gone to work for Mr. Pope. doctor pro- had no use Miss Maud T on Saturday and i be required I'h gers when nece ploy apprais The Netherlands Don't Want to lines nary instructions to all officers and soldiers of the reserve to be ready to 'join the colors. 1 "ll(-ors were yesterday orderad to pre- pare for mobilization of their units. (By Associated Press,) The Hague, July 80.—The Official Gazette today published a tion of the absolute neutrality of the Netherlands during the Austro- Servian war. Sec. Bryan Is Wiating (By Associated Press ) Wash United States neutrality. If nations than Servia and Austria en- ter the Jproclamation probably will cover the whole situation and will follow the of that in every fought Turkey. Germany Favors Peace (By Associated Press.) Berlin, July 30,1t the German foreign office today that efforts peace are still in progress and that Germany mobilization of her forces. Officers in Berlin Mobilizing (By Associated Press.) Berlin, quarters are in Berlin, government July 30.—Officers in the Guards Army Corps, whose head- Berlin, today re- ceived orders to mobilize. Russia Given 24 Hourg (y Associated Press.) July 30.—The German sent a note to St. Pe- tersburg this morning giving Rus twenty-four hours to explain her in- tentions with regard to mobilization (By Associated Press.) (By Assoclated Pre ) the Legislature authority to ordain |professional events will be run to- Rome, July 30 Official circles London, July 30.—Several sec- and establish such other courts inlday, Aug. 1 and Aug. 3, and thel, o oonn oty had abandoned all tions of the British special defense the futurs as they may desire to|events for amateurs will take plac hope of the efficiency of mediation | force were called to duty today on reate. tomorrow. The committee has ap lin the European conflict. It was |the cast and south coasts to relieve g s e !1“ g “\”. s lctated that the moment had come |the regulars guarding bridges and different events to be run mong . 'hethe * not |railroads and manning the coast de- for Germany to show whether or not jrailroads and manning th )i BATTLE OF CRATER T Rk 10! ] » entrants are Eddie Rickenbacker, 2 also ureed | tonses X she wanted war It was also urged | fenses. CELEBRATION who won the $25,000 race at Sioux |” y ,“ lone could influence that Germany alon¢ " i —— i City, on July 4, with his Dusenberg K Petersburg 20.—Sur- ¢ = 14 11 |prace now. Holland to Participate ik G Crater.” | €8T and Ralph Mulford, who will} bt vivors of the “Battle of the Cra -r.. drive the Peaugeot which scored sl i e i ) hi - pla he outskirts of * 0 (Byv Associated Press.) The Hague, July 30.—Hollanc which took place on the outski “|second place in the last 500 mile A i3 PEa s ey i ) Iy 30, 1864, have 4 Derlin July 30 The German |[has called all army reserves and Petersburg, on July 50, 1364, BAY®} .00 ot Indianapolis. Mel Strinzer Zeanils N e Gty invi arti t n the o |war department today sent prelimi-|frontier coast cuards to the colors. been invited to participate I BU%} .. poean Charles Kenne and Jack | Wa D lebration of the fiftieth d"”‘-“" ¢ (ain are among the other racing 4 P A D TR sary of the engagement, which i who have entered. Each suc-| HOLLINGSWORTH ITEMS nefit of th : ng held today, and large num ason the attendance at this —— hurch in town in the evening, was o i he ve season tn E: [ a e & I : the old soldiers have come has increased materially. It Mrs. Lowery, Augustus and Lov- held at the home of Mrs. Barrett all parts of the country. Both Union become a fad for automobile| . [owerys returned from a visit s ind Confederate veterans have ’wir_' ] and private owners throughout | oiip relatives in Alabama on Satur- Mrs. Whidden, Baby Paul and neved here for this reunion, \\h‘»:‘ Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and oth day. They say that the weather is|\rjss Maud Turner were callers at is under the auspices of A. .I Hill or southwestern States to make tours | o1 in Florida. |the house on the hill on Monday amp, Sons of Confederate Vet to Galveston for the races. The fact £ | s \ dinner to the survivors IS a that numerous roads have been built Mr. Pate Skinner has moved back [ The attendance at Sunday school on his own place, but will continue | wag jnereased by twenty-three over His father |ipo Synday before, thanks to has moved to Christina to property|nargona) work of some of the schol- |ars. owns there. it | Mr. Fred Sandh in his recent trav- There will be a box social at the els picked up something that did ¢.hool house on the evening of Tues- not belong to him and som thing h® go¢ the 4th of August, under the auspices of th Regular army of- Fight declara- ington, July 30.—Secretary other conflict the United States 1911 when Italy vag stated at toward the maintenance of | had not yet ordered the British Preparing the Woman's School Im- nt Qweiety. Come and enjoy t evening with us SCRIBE Buffalo, N. Y., I Sunday ry stores PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSTION LECTURE (hautauqua, N. Frederick V. bureau of lectures, will tonight illustrated lecture with his topic, “The City of Dreams." This lecture with the ideals of the archi- and exhibitors and associates all with the dream of social s up-lift and world peace which have characterized the plans of the direc- tors of the exposition from the be- ginning. Y., July 30.—Dr, Fisher, head of the Panama-Pacitic Exposition, deliver an deals tects rvice, e CELEBRATION YESTERDAY OF COUNTY ROADG Brief mention was made yesterday of the celebration of the completion of the road between this city and the Hillsborough county line, which was arranged by the Commervial Club of Plant City. Owing to there being two celebrations planned by different organizations of Plant City, there was some confusion as to the dates, and a smaller number went from Lakeland than might otherwise have gone. However, a fairly good representation, headed by Commis- sioner J. (', Swindell, accompanied the Plant ity delegation, who came to this city, to the Hillsborough line, where in a beautiful oak grove ar- rangements had been made for the entertainment of the crowd. Fine barbecued meats and other refreshments in abundance were served, and were thoroughly enjoyed by all present, the fresh air of the woodland giving a zest to everyone's appetite. When all had partaken bountifully, Mr. J. Fred DeBerry, secretary of the Commereial Club, spoke briefly, and called upon several gentlemen, all of whom responded with short but appropriate addresses. Among those thus responding were Commissioner J. ', Swindell, Mayor 0. M. Eaton, Senator Il. J. Drane, Secretary A. J. Holworthy, Mr. M. I'. Hetherington, Mr. €', G. Fletch- er, Mr John F. Cox, and Mr. llobbs, president of the Commercial Club of Plant City. After the speaking the crowd left in automobiles, forming a parade to Plant ('it The Lake- land people who participated in the affair very much appreciated the lav- ish hospitality of the Plant City en- tertainers. The road which is Just completed is a streteh of six miles, which heretolore has impassible, making a trip to Plant City er Tam- pa attended with ence Parts of the did; other parts apparently are been almost great inconveni- | splen- . s0 good, the material used not heing the Those in charce of |as well adapted as that used in better stretehes the that the road grader is applied the entire construction assnre us, however, when traveied awhile and when road will be satisfactory. In any improve- ment, and will serve the purpose of a good highway by which time it is hoped that brick or more permanent material than may be The road was built by the county convicts un- event, it is a tremendous for some years, |some Ielay substituted. der the competent G 43 upervision of Mr, Fletecher, than whom there is no more suitable man for such a po- gition in the State WOMEN'S L. I. TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP 1., July 30, Woodmere, 1. Women lawn tennis players througzhout the cast have looked forward to the tournament for the women's cham- pionship of Long Island, a new event in the tand regulations | not { | POULTRY DEPT, FAIR WILL BE SHOW PLACE MAKING PREPARATIONS FOR . FINE EXHIBIT H. L. Kelly, a Leading Chicken Fan- cier: Writes Interesting Article on the Subject While the farmers of Polk county are striving to outdo each other, and every other county in the State, and every other State in the Union in the production of fruits, vege- tables and the staple products; they must not forget that the cost of high living has made 1t much more a matter of economy and profit for them to pay special attention to the raising of poultry than it ever has before. The farmer can raise poultry of any and all kinds cheaper than any- one else. First, because he has the open range for them to run on. Sec- ond, because he can raise at home nearly everything necessary for their maintenance, The farmer should be just as par- ticular about the quality and variety of fowls he starts his flock with as he is about the variety and quality of seeds he plants or trees or plants he sets out. e will get more sat- isfactory results for his efforts and expenditures if he does than he pos- sibly can from the mongrel breeds, Now, to the point. Some farmers have one variety of fowls, some have another. [ am raising poultry for ‘the very best results possible and am always open to conviction if your poultry is hetter than mine. Meet me at the Polk County Fair in Lake- land the last week of next February. There will be some class to that ex- hibition of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, pigeons, pea-fowls and pets; there will also be the larg- est and most complete exhibit of ev- erything grown on or near a farm that has ever heen exhibited in South Florida. Be sure to have the best of every- thing you grow, produce or manu- facture on your place there; or you will be sure to regret it afterwards, There will be at that fair a com- petent and registered judge to judge the poultry, according to the rules of the American Poultry Association. f he decides your chicken is bet- ter than mine, I want some of your kind of chickens and am willing to ipay a fancy price for enough of them with. So. you there is benefit to derived from the county fair. If your birds are not quite s0 good as somebody’s else, you have the opportunity right there at the fair to see what is necessary for you make your and that is another benefit to be derived from fair as cannot to to get a start see one be hest to flock perfection which afford the county you, ta poultry raiser lose. Inasmuch as there will be a small entry fee charged for each and every gingle bird or breeding pen entered (to help defray the expenses) we have decided to go beyond the con- fineg of our own county with this department and cordially invite en- tries in the poultry department from any and every part of the State of Florida. We are egotistic enough to believe that if there are any better birds be- lawn tennis world, which will be played today at the Woodmere ('lub. This club has donated a hand- some challenge bowl for the winner, which trophy will become the perma- nent property of the player winning it three times, not necesgarily in suc. First and runner up prizes will be awarded also cession GERMAN TENNIS TEAM Pa., July 30.—The Ger. man Davig Cup team for its series of Pittsburg will start tc the Alleghany Country Club The entry of the Germans in the compe- tion hag made the fourth challenging nat British Tsles, Australia AN. ada and Germany—to be represented in the International matches in this country. It is the first time in the history of Davig Cup that more potice department ractice n nation has appeared States ing raised anywhere else than in Polk county that we can convince the raisers of them after they see our fair county and its many advan- tages that they can raise poultry as cheap or cheaper here than else- where and that we have the most advantageous market to be found anywhere. Everybody that the gressive citizens of Polk county are also knows pro- not satisfied with any but the best and also that they believe in pat- ronizing hom Inst 3 So Mr. outsider, if your birds are superior to ours here in Polk county, prove it at the county fair next February and you will be sure to make some sales The executive committee is work- fast as circumstances will per- mit on the details of the approach- ine fair and will get the premium (Continued on page four)