Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 15, 1914, Page 1

'HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Limited ecked: 35 ok ¥ SIX' BODIES . BEEN RECOV- ) FROM SUB- GED TRAIN ed Through Bridge| banon Missouri; Particulars Ac- Wires Being Dow: sociated Press.) Mo., Sept. 15.—Be- -five and forty-five per- x!ocomotive. baggage car d chair car plunged ‘trestle near Lebanon ear- ‘Most of the dead were ' the ohair car. A great these were women and enty-six bodies have d. Details are lack- a storm prostrated e and telegraph poles and the scene of the EON REACHES JAX Sept. 15.—Blown e, and tired of battling nds off Cape Hatteras, figeon dropped wearily on ¥ the steamship Suwan- Mits and Miners Trans- just north of the hip’s recent voyage to f A. Roberts took up enger and cared for R to this city with him, f'the object of much in- @bnjecture. It was sup- e on the ship that it ger gent ashore from a that it was attempt- coop on some cruis- | t, and in the winds its course, and the ging its position the' on the Suwannee for, igeon is an especlallyi G gentle one, and on its aluminum band Steward Roberts along with him yes- Uthe ship sailed on her to the north, and it at sea in the expec- will be able to find nce it was sent out. s FOR JAILER IN JACKSONVILLE Sept. 15.—Deputy @Plonk, on duty at the Jail, was attacked and en, it is said, by four Ren he inadvertently jck while going out of room early yesterday the timely arrival ur A. Kenniston, who I for help, saved him, it One of his assailants } Aamed Harper, who is ‘alleged murder of Wil- n. stabbed to death on few weeks ago. The lonk could not identi- ere some fifty negroes ym, The four made an ef- ‘his revolver, but he had Jeft it behind, or it is & serious break and doubt- would have resulted. Mtles are making a thor- lgation. Harper is now he solitary cell, and ly questioned. Plonk ruised, but his condi- mot to be seriouse IMUZZLING DAY , Sept. 15.—On and all unmuzzled dogs In the city will be seized C. A. and the owner will be arrested by the ill make no difference licensed or in leash, nion of Dr. Goldwater n spread rabies as well Ing mongrel. It is point- he heat is not the cause alence of rabies, as seem to think. The og can be affected with by a rabid dog's bite, spreading over an open in. PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE D - BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATA N STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN, PROTECTION ASKED FOR ALBANIANS (By Associated Press.) Geneva, Sept. 15.—Prince Wil- liam, of Wied, who is still at Luga- no, the newspapers say, has appealed to Italy to protect the Albanians. 150,000 SERVIANS FIGHTING IN HUNGARY (By Associated Press.) London, Sept. 15.—According to a statement issued today by the Ser- vian legation, 150,000 Servian troops are in Hungary successfully pushing an offensive movement. JAPANESE NEAR BORDERS OF GERMAN TERRITORY (sy Associuted Press.) Pekin, Sept. 15.—A Trsing-Tau report of German origin says the vanguard of the Japanese cavalry is five miles outside the border of German territory of Kiako-Chow. Chicago and Detriot Firms Buy 10,400 Bales of Cotton (By Associated Press.) Memphis, Sept. 15.—It was an- nounced today that Chicago and Detroit firms had agreed to take 10,400 bales of cotton off the mar- ket at ten cents. THAT PRO TEM SENATORSHIP KEEPS MANY AWAKE Jacksonville, Sept. 15. Fifty- seven different varieties are in the mix-up, and the governor is in a ‘pickle,’ ” said a local politician yesterday discussing the probabili- s ties of any particular man receiv- | ing the appointment to the Senate chair which Senator Bryan is ex- pected to leave for a federal judicial bench. “Jacksonville has at least ten now who are assuming heroic attitudes, or running upn lightning rods. Tam- pa has five admittedly conscious that they are. senatorial timber; Pensacola hag nearly as many plum- ing and assumin~ -~ dignified, quiet and sapient look when ‘senate’ is spoken before them; Miami has sev- eral favorite sons, while the inter- for of the State fairly teems with ‘possibilities.’ Gov. Trammell will have the work of his life to select one from among the crowd daily growing larger without hurting the pride of some half the rest.” TO STANDARDIZE DANCING STEPS New York, Sept. 15.—A meet- ing to complete the final arrange- ments for the operation of the rules and regulations of the ‘“Movement to Standardize Modern Dancing” is being held today. Among the well known men present is Mr. Uriel Da- vis, managing director of the Uriel Davis Dancing Studio which has as its object the establishment of danc- ing studios throughout the United States which will propagate the rules and regulations and use them in their studios that they may be Gotained Ly odier dancing teachers, and be participated in by the pub- lic. Many of the best exponents of modern dancing will give exhibi- tions of the art at these Davis Stu- ios. PENROSE AN 0. U. A. M. Scranton, Pa., Sept. 15.—The annual state convention of the Junior 0. U. A. M. today began its three days sessions in this city, with Senator Boise Penrose as the principal speaker. Senator Penrose, who is a candidate to succeed him- self as United States senator, is a member of the Philadelphia lodge. - WAR BRINGS STEEL ORDERS Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 15.—Iron and Steel orders have come from South America, India, South Africa, Japan, Ttaly and Australia and Scandinavian countries and the Pittsburg district is looking for a boom in export trade. Every grade of manufactured and semi-manufac- tured metal is sought and in a num- ber of Instances quotations are asked on pig iron. ——————————————————— LAKELAND, FLORIDA, |Operations Of TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 1914. German Crown Prince’s ArmyAt Verdun May Decide War GERMANS CLAIM INVESTMENT OF VERDUN IS COM- PLETE, BUT ALLIES SA Y CROWN PRINCE HAS BEEN DRIVEN BACK FIFTEEN MILES Japs And Germans Clash In China; Japs Capture Chi-Mo Austrian Losses in Gallacia Wounded and Prisioners— Computed at 300,000 Killed Archduke Charles Francis and Austrian Army Rumo red About to Capitulate— Germany Army Under Surr OUTCOME DEPENDS ON RESULT OF GER- MAN CROWN PRINCE'S OPERATIONS (By Aassociated Press.) London, Sept. 15 .—Military critics agree that the outcome of the campaign of the allies against the Germans now on in France depends upon the result of the operations of the German Crown Prince’s army before Verdun. Berlin asserts that the investment of Verdun is now complete and expects a general re- sumption of the offensive by the German forces within two or three days. On the other hand the lat- est communication from the allies states that the Crown Prince has been driven back fully fifteen miles northeast. ! — CHI-MO CAPTURED BY JAPANESE (sy associated Press.) Tokio, Sept. 15.—The war office announced. the capture of Chi-Mo ten miles outside the Kino-Chow zone, by Japanese cavalry. (By Associated Press) London, Sept. 15.—The official Press Bureau says the enemy is still occupying a strong position north of the Aisne and fighting along the whole line. The Crown Prince's army was driven back and is now on the line of Varennes, Consenvoye and Ornes. 300,000 AUSTRIANS LOST IN GALACIA (By Associated Press.) London, Sept. 15.—The Times Petrograd dispatch places the Aus- trian losses in Galacia at 300,000 HISTORIC FORT S77T' FOR SONG Key West, Sept. i5.—The old fortificationg at Dry Tortugas, built many years ago at a cost to the gov- ernment of millions of dollars are being demolished, having been sold to a private concern for a mere| song, comparatively speaking. At.‘l the time it was built, this fort was considered one of the most impreg- nable of the world and no expense was spared to make it go. ! Following the assassination of President Lincoln, one of the con-| spirators was sent to Dry Tortugas and there imprisoned in one of the| gloomy dungeons of the old fort. The prisoner literally carved hisi thoughts on the walls of his prison, and since that day hundreds have visited the cell. The fort is built upon a small island and the walls encircle the entire island. The old fort stands alone in the midst of a splendid isolation, and military ex- perts of today cannot fathom the reason for the expenditure of mil- lions on fortifications so completely isolated. A few months ago when ' the government sold the steel and iron work in the fort to a private concern, there was some talk of es- tablishing a leper colony on the is- land, but this apparently did not meet with the approval of the gov- ernment. i STATE FAIRS Touisville, Ky., Sept. State Fair, which opened in this city today is the twelfth annual celebration important to the agri- cultural, live stock and commercial life of the state. 'The fair will re- main open one week. The beef cattle department has always been one of the leading features of the exhibition, and this year’s prizes amount to between $4,000 and $5,- 000. Wisconsin, Tennecgee and 15.—The . wealthy lplaced under arrest when police de- General Von Kluck enders killed, wounded and prisorers, near- 1y one-third of their forces. GEN. VON KLUCK'S ARMY FORCED TO SURRENDER (By Associated Press) London, Sept. 15.—The Dieppe correspondent of the Central News Agency under date of yesterday, transmits a report that the German army under General Von Kluck has een forced to surrender. AUSTRIAN CROWN' PRINCE IS WITH ARMY (By Associated Press.) London, Sept. 15.—A Rome dis- patch to thé Central News Agency says that a Petrograd telegram states that the Austrian crown prince, Archduke Charles Francis, is with the Austrian army whose capitulation is regarded as immi- nent. ALLIES OCCUPY RHINES (By Associated Press.) London, Sept. 15.—The official Press Bureau this afternoon an- nounced the occupation of Rheims by the allied troops. FIRST LAND EN- COUNTER OF GERMANS AND JAPS (By Associated Press) Chi-Mo, China, Sept. 13.—The first encounter of German and Ja- panese forces on land occurred to- day when there was a sharp skirm- ishing between the patrols of the contesting forces near here. The Japs fired on a German aeroplane without success. Indiana breeders are represented at this fair. Beside the many depart- ments which include educational, horticultural, mineral and forestry exhibits the horse ghow and races will claim a great interest. Ken- tucky horseflesh is recognized as preeminent throughout the world, and it is only fitting that the State should boast the greatest premium ever offered in a contest for the equine class, as will be the case when the champion saddle horses compete in the commissioner of agricultural stake of $3,000. SWELL CHINESE GAMBLERS NABBED IN JAX Jacksonville, Sept. 15.—Caught early Sunday evening in the act of playing some queer Mongolian game of chance which is alleged to have been causing thousands of dollars to change hands with startling rapid- ity, twenty-four Chinese, of the mercantile class, were tectives suddenly sprang into their midst while they sat about a table covered with money in a room on the second floor of No. 118 Julia street. It was estimated that fully $8,000 was involved in the game which was interrupted by three de- tectives, who cut off the only course of retreat available to the Chinese and captured every man in the rom, entirely unaided by re-inforcements from the police department. The police authorities say that the suc- cessful raid upon the alleged gam- bling den is one of the most impor- tant achievements on the part of the police department in years. Al- though the officials have suspected that such a place was being operat- ed here by wealthy Mongolians, the matter of bringing the guilty par- ties to justice has always been found to be an exceptionally diffi- cult task. GERMAN CRUISER SUNK BY TORPEDO (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Sept. 15.—It is officially annouvnced that the small German cruiser Hela was sunk by a torpedo from a hostile submarine on Sept. 13. saved. FIGHTING AGAINST ALLIES NOT DECISIVE (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Sept. 15.—The German general staff today officially sala that the fighting against the allies in France was undecisive. GOVERNORS TO DISCUSS CURTAIL- MENT OF NEXT COTTON CROP (By Associated Press.) Washington, Sepg. 15.—As the result of a conference of congress- men from the cotton States, Senator Sheppard today requested the gov- ernors of these States to meet in Washington ‘o discuss the curtail- ment of next year's crop. To Decide Whether To Tax Freight At Caucus Tonight (By Associated Press.) Washington, Sept. 15.—House Leader Underwood today agreed to let the caucus tonight decide the question of a tax on freight in the war revenue bill. TO ORGANIZE CHAIN OF FAIRS IN FLORIDA Jacksonville, Sept 15.---The or- ganization of a chain of fairs in the various counties of Florida iuto a circuit, and handling attractiong of all kinds, as well as the exhibits from one county to another, is un- der progress, as part of the work to be undertaken by the marketing bu- reau of the State recently organized, according to J. D. Rooney, presi- dent of the bureaw. Mr. Rooney said that he had been working on the county fair circuit proposition for some months, and that he was apprised by wire from his stenogra- pher yesterday that some forty rep- resentatives from almost all the counties in the State have an- nounced that they wjll meet in a 'placn to be named later, in the near ‘future to complete plans for the fair ‘r‘lr(-ult. The holding of county fairs, he said, is recognized as one of the most effectual ways of getting the 'interest and attention of the farm- ers centered on agricultural im- provements, and with a good county fair held in most of the counties there would be such a stimulus to agriculture that the State would im- mediately profit both from a com- mercial and a pleasure standpoint. POSTOFFICE CLERK CHARGED WITH HEAVY EMBEZZI.EMENT J.\(-ksnn\'yino, Sept. 15.—Charged with having seereted and embez- zled a registered package containing $2,000, Monroe B. Elliot, a clerk in the Jacksonville postoffice, was ar- rested at 4:30 o'clock Saturday af- ternoon. At 5 o'clock Eiliot was arraigned before United States Com- missioner F. D. Brennen, and for failure to furnish bond in the sum of $25,000, he was sent to jail to await preliminary hearing. The first knowledge of the loss of the registered package, which wag be- ing sent by the Florida National Bank of this city to the Bank of Fort Pierce, was on Aug. 31, when a letter from the latter institution complained of the failure of the package's arrival at Fort Pierce. Tn- spector Pulsipher went to work on the case, and, after a careful inves- tigation of all circumstances, the evidence tended to show that El- liot was the last man who handled the package. Elliot claimed to have delivered the package to the transfer clerk to be taken to the depot, but there is said to be no re- ceipt on the books of the transfer clerk, nor any indication on the reg- istry books in the postoffice to show that a proper transfer was made at the hour named by Elliot. Almost the whole crew was| No. 254 R —_— Curtis Wins In Maine Election DEFEATS HAINES, A RE- PUBLICAN, FOR GOV- ENOR. Voters Turned Down the Four Incumbent Congressmen; Progressive Vote Fell Off 30,000 (By Assoclated Press.) Portland, Me., Sept. Oakley C. Curtis, Democrat, defeat- ed William T. Haines, Republican, in the Maine gubernatorial election yesterday by a plurality of 3,587, accokding to unofiicial returns from all but thirty-seven of 521 cities and towns. All four of the con- ~ressmen, three Republicans and one Democrat, were re-elected. The Progressive vote fell off 30,600 from the presidential election. 15.— 102ND ANNUAL MEETING Chicago, Sept. 15.—The 102nd annual meeting of the Supreme Council thirty-third degree jof the Ancient Accepted Scottish /'Rite is being held in this city, commencing today and holding over until Fri- day. Nearly one thousand Masons of high degree from the fifteen States, comprising the northern Ma- sonic jurisdiction are present. There i8 one vacancy in the five ac- tive memberships of the Supreme Council in Illinois. This vacancy resulted from the death of a mem- ber a few months ago, and it :s ex- pected that it will be filled at this meeting. WAR MAY CAUSE STRIKE New York, Sept. 15.—The third meeting of the Schiffli Embroidery Workers' Union is being held today for the purpose of formulating de- mands, which will be enforced by a general strike. The Schiffii em- broidery workers work on the new Schiffii machines from which the union gets its present namec. Ac- cording to the leaders of the union the strike will be hurried, as large quantities of embroidery were im- ported here from Europe before the war and was competing with the domestic embroidery, while now embroidery is not being imported owing to the war. This, they said, will be the chance of a lifetime for a successful strike. EBR S PR NEW MARKET FOR FLORIDA LONG STAPLE COTTON Jacksonville, Sept. 15-—Thelong staple cotton growers of Flor- ida are not losing any cleep over the conditions of the short staple cotton market; for a new channel has been found into which to turn their product. The United States manufacture automobiles and automobile tires than any other country in the world; and the tires manufactured in this country are the best in the world. The manufac- turers for years have been seeking for a better textile for the founda- tion for the tires, and they have found it in the long gtaple cotton, especially that grown in this State. While the market for upland short cotton is dead, there Is a steady de- mand for the long fibre; and the prices that are being obtained in this State are calculated to keep the farmers from cutting acreage the next year, especially sinc: the use of their staple for tire manwdactures has just started well. The state- ment was made recently by a long staple cotton buyer, that fully 30 per cent of the Florida long staple is now going to the manufacturers of automobile tires; and that some of the leading manufacturers of these articles even have experts and buyers in the State looking out for the best grades of the fibre and then buying it over any other bidders. Long staple cotton is bringing be- tween 21 and 24 cents per pound in the line, and farmers, whc do not care to have it ginned, are recelving 5 to 5 3-4 cents per pound for seed cotton. more .