Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 21, 1914, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE JEE— BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATA N STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. VOLUME III ilibuster In Senate Continues HOWEVER, COMPROMISE ON RIV- | ERS AND HARBOR BILL MAY BE REACHED enator Simmcns Announced Today That Senate Would Stay in Session Until Vote Is Reached (By Associated Washington, Sept. ublican filibuster on arbor bill he Senate ompromise. Press.) 21.—The Re- the rivers and was resumed today in amid possbilities of a After conference with he president Senator Simmons an- ounced that the Senate would stay session continuously until a vote ad been taken. THE KAISER'S PROTEST Washington, Sept. 21—Knowing at a committee of Belgians had arted on itg journey to the United ates to present to its president Ind people protests against atroci- es allezed to have been committed Iy the German troops in Belgium, he principle of the kaiser seems to ave been to have his personal mes- ge reach the president first. By aking equally serious charges gainst the Belgian people and sol- ers, as well as against the allied oops of England and France, the piser has tried to forestall the pmmittee. Tn his message he men- ons that what the Germans did in lgium has caused ‘“his heart to eed”” (?) but that such measures ere “inevitable.’”” But in the inds of the American people one uth remains ineradicable—the iser wantonly invaded a country ith which he had no quarrel, one ich was at peace with all the orld. The solemn treaty of neu- ality to which the honor of his pvernment was pledeed he tore nn d destroyed, ard his troops car- ed fire and sword throagh the untry which but sought to defend independence. Shoul® the Bel- an peasant have welcomed his oops with outstretched hands and en homes? The guilt rests not th Belgium, but in Berlin! ar Revenue “Bill Introduced In the House — (By Associated Press.) Washington, Sept. 21.—The war enue bill as finally revised by the vs and means committee of Demo- t3, was introduced in the House flay Democratic Leader Under- od plans to call up the bl Thurs- y under a special rule. He be- es itg passage this as- week is TENNESSEE STATE . 'R hville, Tenn., Sept. 21. he ning of the State Fair will take cc today, nd for six days the s will remain open to the with a great exposition of State’s resources and a larze uber of amusement and instruc- features. A fortune n stakes, miums and prizes, in the various oor and open air events was ap- priated for this year's fair. The ng, night horse show, automo- show, and live stock classes ¢ draws record entries the est class. of RETREAT FOR PRIESTS Harbor, Me., Sept. 21.— ty-eight Catholic priests of the of Portland are assembled e for the annual ecclesiastical cat, and from today until Fri- these clergymen will seek re- from the cares of their par- meditation s and blessings in special devotion. Morning and e m the vi ng services will be held each and some few lectures will be . The meetings are open t0 clergy onmly. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, SEPT. 21, 1914. { Lost Pet. f | Results Saturday Tampa St. Lakeland 1. Petersburg 4, Fort Meade 3 | Where They Play Today Tampa at St. Petersburg (2), Errors Prove Costly To Champs at Tampa By C. Green, The locals were defeated on Plant field, Tampa, Saturday by the fast Tampa team, a couple of pobbles in the first inning being a direct aid to the scoring of Tampa's only runs. in Tampa's half of this inning, Morejon walked, Leon got to first on Erie’s error and Morejon got to sec- ond, Mira grounded to Hall who made a wild peg to first and Morejon scored, double play Herrera out at first and Leon out at the plate, Lu- jan three-bagged it and Mira scored, Rodriguez out at first. These were the only rung Tampa got and Hall had them eating out of his hand through the rest of the game. The locals registered nine hits to the Tampa’s six but did not get a tal- ly until the ninth when it looked as if they were 20ing to win the game. Had it not been for the wonderful peg of the diminutive Mira from right field to the plate, the Champs might have come home with the ba- con. Erie was hit by a pitched ball, Branch singled and and Erie took third, Brazier fouled out, Eubanks got an infield hit and Erie scored, Hall popped to second, Chambers {singled to rizht Mira threw | Rranch cnt ot th ' to i one ‘of the longest throws ever seen on ‘Plant field. To sum it all up the lo- calg lost bv noor hace runnire and b st fieldin 2. The and ‘the Cubans w01 summrary: { The Box Score Tampa— AB R Morjon, ss..... Bz Leon, 1f 0 Mira, rf {Herrera, 2b ... 'Lujan, Rodriguez, Guiterrez, Ferrer, ¢ Ballestero, 3b Tl cf 30 2 & | Totals (Continued on Page 0. ‘.lFrench Report Germans are | Retiring; Battle of Aisne Goes on with Little Change ALLIES AND GERMANS ARE BATTLING TO TURN FLANKS OF EACH OTHER'S ARMIES, BUT NOT SUCCESSFUL Bayonet Charges and Violent Encounters Near Craonne Cause Heavy German Losses French Protest Against Destruction Declare It Was Not Necessary Germans Repulsed With Heavy Loses (By Associated Press.) Paris, Sept. 21.—aAn official statement’ today says that on the right bank of the Oise the allies have advanced as far as the Heights of Lassigny west of Noyeon. To the east of the River Oise and north of the River Aisne the Germans are again active. In the region of Cra- onne there have been violent en- counters and bayonet charges and the Germans are everywhere re- pulsed with considerable losses. Around Rheims Germans have con- fined their attack to heavy gun ar- tillery fire. On the center the allies have taken Msnilles-Hurtius-Massig- 8, in Woevere district. The Germans still hold the Thiaucourt region and have cannonaded Hassonchtel. In Lorraine and the Vosges the situa- {tion is unchanged. Rumored That Germans Preparing to Retreat (By Associated Press.) London, Sept. 21.—Rumors con- tinue to circulate here that the Ger- mans are preparing a general re- treat from France back to their own border fortifications. A French offi- cer from the front declares that an aeroplane reconnaisance hag caused the conviction that a large portion of the German forces are retiring, leaving only 200,000 to cover their retreat. (By Associat2d Press.) Paris, Sept. 21.—Official state- ments issued up until today indicate little change in the battle of Aisne Northern France. The best in opinion here is inclined to the be- lief that frontal attacks by both the allies and Germans will continue for some time yet. Reports indicate that the extreme left of the allies of Cathedral at Rheims by Germans; and Was a Malicious Act has continued to bear the Lrunt of the fighung. imormation from the battle indicates that desperate ef- forts are being made to execute turning movements on both flanks. The allies’ left is exerting itself to turn General Von Kluk, while the German left is making an equal ef- fort to outflang the French right. French Protest at Destruction of Cathedral (By Associated Pross.) Bordeaux, Sept. 21.—The Frencn foreign office has forwarded to new~ tral governments a protest against the German bombardment and de- struction of the cathedral at Rheims, alleging that the Germans acted from the mere pleasure of destruc- tion, not from military necessity. Subscriptions Pour in for German War Loan (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Wireless via Sayville, Sept. 21-—Subscriptions thus far re- ceived to the German war ioan have assured the brilliant success of the plan. Last night’s report from headquarters stated that the Ger- man armies in France were every- where taking the offensive. Austrians Capture 6,Y00 Servians (By Associated Press) l Nish, Sept. 21.—That the Ser- |vians evacuated Semlin for strategic j reasons and were driven out by Ausr trians with a loss of 6,000 prisoners (to commissioned grades in th was the gist of official reports to- day. Lieut. Marshal Court Marshaled and Shot (Ry Assoclated Press.) Rome, Sept. 21.-—Giornale De- {Ttalya publishes a Vienna report 'that Lieutenant Marshali Wodian- L ski, of Slav origin, was court mar- retreat of the Germans Since t y of Paris Las be- been heard from again. en the field and have They have tak- been cutting to great advantage German communications. This pho- tograph shows one of their machine guns on an armored automobile in | action. These zuns have been used mowiiLg Belgansr Siéhfing Machiné Guns on an Automo hundreds of German soldieig in lf1¢~ solid formation in which they fight. The zun can shoot about 700 shots 1 minute and it is difficult for un- protected soldiers to stand up” be- down fore it. bile tialed and shot for an allezed under- standing with the Russianc. Roumania May Recall Cabinet sy Aassociated Press.) London, Sept. 21.—The Buchar- aest correspondent of the Express says there is a widespread demand for the retirement of the cabinet h®- cause it allowed German mail and ammunition to pass through Rou- mania to Turkey. Japanese Aeroplanes Destroy Two Forts (By Associated Press. ) Paris, Sept. 21.—A Petrograd correspondent of Havas Agency says that Vladivostok disnatch de- clares that Japanese aeroplanes had destroyed two important Tsing Tau. forts at Mrs. Flager Loses $50,000 Pendant (By Associated Press) Asheville, N. (., Sept. 21.—The ‘authorities are searching for a black pearl and diamond pendant valued [at about $50,000, lost or stolen from Mrs. Henry M. Flagler, guest at a hotel here. ————— WAR MAKES BRIGHTER OUTLOOK FCR JEWS New York, Sept. 21.—in time of danger to make a promise, and to break that word when the danger has passed with the object of se- curing the aid of the Jewish people, each warring nation hag made a def- inite promise of some sort to the peo- ple of the Hebrew race, with all the world as witnesses. Is it to be won- dered at then, that these chosen peo- ple see a turning point now for their rece that will mark modern history? The czar of all the Rus- slans took the first step, and the changed address of his imperial communication startled the world. “My beloved Jews” wns' not the usual salutation these people re- ceived from hig imperial highness. His address promised that to the Jewish race hereafter the door of progress shall be opened; and later it wag announced that promotions e Rus- isian army were to be given to those {Who showed themselves worthy. I Not to be outdone, Austria issued l\\'urning to the Jews against the flat- |lc-rim{ delusionsg promised by the lezar, and spoke of their suffering under the iron yoke of Moscow. To her own flag she pointed, telling of Jjustice, freedom and equal rights as citizens under its colors. The Haps- burg idea hag been that of friendli- ness to those of the Jewish race from whom much might be expeet- ed, but in this proclamation all Jews were urged “work with us for freedom.. Franece assigned Capt. Dreyfug to a command of some im- portance, and decorated his son for bravery the field. England turn has announced that to on in no oppor- tunity of encouragement looking to- ward the emancipation of the Rus- sian Jews will he neglected by her. These ementg afford the 1solid basis for political hope and eop- tainly mark a change in the atti- of the lare nations; and that the world has heard is the most powerful of all incentines toward keeping faith with these neople. race a tudeg 5! TO CONSIDER WAR Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. Methods of camp sanitation and problems of army hospitals will he discussed at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Medical So- ciety, commences in this city today for a few days’ session. American physicians are deeply In- terested in those phases of the Eu- ropean war which come under their profession, and prominent on the program will be given to the discussion of methods of minimiz- ing the dangers of gunshot wounds, infectious diseases and maiadieg pe- culiar to the battlefield. The meet- ing will also include hospita clinics and general meetings. which a place Suffragettes Working Fgr_ Peace ASK PRESIDENT TO HEAD PEACE MOVEMENT Women Who Live in Countries at e War Appeal to President to Use His Influence (By Associated Press.) Washington, Sept. 21-—President Wilson had before him today an ap- peal that he lead a movement to end the European war on behalf of women members of suffrage organi- zations in thirteen countries, includ- ing most of those at war. LABOR CONGRESS MEETING St. John's N. B., Sent. 21.— The annual convention of the trades and labor congress of (anada, is be- ing held in this city, opening to- day. The convention will remain in session until all business coming before it is transacted, and business of more importance than usual will have to be transacted owing to new conditions that have arisen since the last meeting of the congress. Among the subjects for discussion will be the repeal of the Alien La- bor law and the making of Domin- ion election day a public holiday. e —— Tallahassee, Fla., 3ept. Governor Park Trammell Saturday in his effort to aid all possible ways in the “Buy a bale of cottcn” move- ment, purchased a bale of cotton from W, H. Sellers, of Arran, Fla., a farmer who was unable to hold his cotton, paying him ten cents a pound therefor. A few days ago the governor issued an appeal to the people of the State urging the pur- chase of a bale of cotton or more at ten cents a pound by every citizen able to buy. The governor is very anxious to have active interest manifested in this movement and believes in this way our cotton growers and the people of the cot- ton section of the State can be State can be greatly assisted. Gov't May Purchase $500,000,000 Worth of Cotton 21, — (By Associated Press.) Wachington, Sept. 21.—A gov- ernment of $500,000,000 to cotton farmers at $35 doliars a bale was advocated before the House banking committee today by south- ern congressmen and representatives of the National Farmers' Union. loan (By Associated Press.) Washington, Sept. 21,—A new plan for relieving industry by authorizing the federal govern- ment to purchase and hold sufficient quantities of cotton to maintain the market price of ten cents pro- posed in a bill by Representative McKellar, of Tennessee, introduced today. by the cotton was Concurrent action cotton States is contemplated. EXPRESS AGENT AT LIVE 0AK XILLS HIMSELF Live Oak, 21.-J. G. Hodges, express azent for the South- ern found dead in bed Sunday morning with a bullet hole from a 32-calibre revolv- er through his head. He was ill in bed al the day before and s famiiy had been in Lake City sincc Monday and were to return home today. Superintendent Iaile savs they have found nothing wrong with the accounts of the that could have been the cause of the commit- ting of the and that he could have had no cause for alarm on this account. The audited July 22 and everything was found 0. K., Mr. Haile. Tt is very evident that Mr. Hodges took his life between the hours of $:30 o'clock and 5:30, as the ex- press driver was at the hcuse and talked with him at 4:30 and when he went back at 5:30 everything was locked and he could zet no re- sponse to his repeated calls. Sept. Express Co. here, was 1 \ bhooks wers say