Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 23, 1914, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM —— T a—— BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATA N STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE VOLUME IN One German Submarine Sank Ships ACCOMPLISHED DESTRUC- TION OF THREE BRIT- ISH BATTLESHIPS YESTERDAY plndcain’ o ITook Only Twenty Minutes To Sink Warships; 1,500 Men Went ,Down (By Associated Press) jerlin, Sept. 23.—A wireless via fayville says reports were received by the German admiralty which tate the destruction -yesterday of hree British cruisers accomplished by the German submarine U 9, sin- lehanded . 500 LOST ON THREE SUNKEN BATTLESHIPS (By Associatea Press.) Harwich, England, Sept. 23.—I estimated that about 700 of ap- roximately 2,200, officers and men, f the three British cruisers sunk esterday by German sukb-marine, 1 ave been rescued. Some landed ere and some in Holland. Survivors - late that the ships were blown ud n twenty minutes. NGLI?II AVIATORS 5 AKE RAID ON GERMAN CAMP (By Assoclated Press.) Antwerp, Sept. 23 .—Handelsblad pports a successful raid by English viators on the German aviation 10, mp at Bickendorf, but German »wspapers say no serious damage as done. et —————————————— URE SIGN OF BETTER . MEXICAN CONDITIONS | iy Washington, D. C., Sept. 23.— de, rhaps the most convincing news g hus far received respecting im- 5 oved conditions in Mexico 8 to be . und in the repeated assurance om American sources of presum- ble authority and reliability that ilway trafic between the two re- hblics is very . socn to e sumed with entire freedom and on e large scale. This implies a return confidence to industry, the eman- bation of energy, enterprise and bn to disorder and military rule in lack ich they have been held below -; e border for many months. et DREIGN SHIPS UNDER AMERICAN REGISTRY ia Washington, Sept. 23.—Twenty- et r foreign built vessels, with a to- tonnage of 100,820, have been mitted to American registry un- the new shipping law, and cus- i1ding s collectors are acting as regis- 84 s for twenty-seven additional e ps of 106,360 aggregating ton- oo TO DISCUSS PERU TRADE ‘hicago,, Sept. 23.—Frederico — onso Pezet, the Peruvian minister R the United States, is expected in Hou s city today, to meet representa- e business men of this city and al B¥ Mississippi Valley, for the pur- e of discussing trade relations - ween his country and tnis. The DS phlishment of a branch of a Chi- N o bank in Lima, Peru, and of a , Blls le clearing house here are includ- in the plans for the increase of 1 Blat i, not only with Peru but with — tern South America generally. v f line of steamships owned by the crnment of Peru ply on the west <t of South America, and the gov- Red ment wishes to extend this com- leg¥ c* to our copntry, with a ter- ¥ hus either at New Orleans or the racts of New York. Whether Chi- 0 and Mississippi river points can ¥ the shipg with regular car- is a point on which Senor Pezet ng inquiries. Tt is also neces- 0 make sure that Pervvian im- ¢ through New Orleans can be ioruically handled. e Canadian Northern railroad completed its line from Port Ar- F to Toronto and inaugurated a Zht service. Tt was for a time “d that the plans would be de- d on account of the war. AUSTRIANS COMPLETELY ROUTED BY SERVIANS (By Associated Press.) ’ Nish, Sept. 23.—an official statement issued by the Servian gov- ernment says its army has complete- {1y defeated the Austrian forces and that the latter is tn full | retreat along the whole front from Liubo- via to Losnitza. TWO AUSTRIAN CRUISERS BADLY DAMAGED (By Associated Press) London, Sept. 23.—A Central News dispatch from Rome says in- formation has been received there that the Austrian cruiser: Maria Theresa and Admiral Staun have put in to Porto Sebenico, in Dalma- tia, in a badly damaged condition. Villa Reported To Be Assisting e Revolt in Sonora (By Associated Press.) El Paso, Texas, Sept. 23.—Ob- servers here of Mexican affairs be- lieve that Villa is assisting Maytor- ena in his revolt in Sonora by send- ing him arms. A. C. L. PREPARING FOR WINTER RUSH Jacksonville, Sept. 23.—Looking forward to a big tourist season in Florida this winter, the railroads here are making preparations for handling large numbers, which are anticipated to make the greatest season for visitors the State has ever had. The railroad officials are very optimistic over future prospects here, despite talks of hard times and war. New schedules and more trains are prominent among the changes, and the latest improve- | ments in the organization and sys- tem of the rcads Lave ured better transportation than ever before. Chief among those preparing for an early season. ic thr Atlantic Coast Line, which has improved its through trains and added others. The Dixie Limited between Chicago and Jack- lsnn\'llle is a new train that will be put into operation during the com- ing season. Tt is composed of all modern railroad equipment and con- veniences. The New York and Flor- pital from the condition of sub.ie«'-!ma Special and Dixie Flyer will {savs the German left wing in Lor- {continue to run on a better schedule. The special runs between New Y&k and this city, while the Dixie Flyer ;opcrates to Chicago. A. W. Fritot, Florida passenger agent of the A. C. L., spoke enthusiastically about the prospective tourists coming to Florida. In his opinion, neither the war nor the Panama exposition in San Francisco will have any effect on Florida’s business in 1915. e—— FOXHOUNDS AND BEAGLES Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 23.—An entirely new thing in the dog show line has been devised by the Bryn Acznniatinn of this city, Wawew Taren vhich is giving a show confined en- tirely to beagles and hounds. The association is planning to make this an annual event, one which will riv- al the famous Peterboro show in England. Nearly six hundred dogs are entered in the various classes. Among the packs being shown are the famous Genesee hounds of Major W. A. Wadsworth, M. F. H., the Middlesex hounds from Boston; the Vermont pack belonging to Watson Webb; the Millbrook pack, of Oak- ley Thorne and the Meadow Brook pack. Foxhall P. Keene, of New York Citr, and Eugene S. Reyall, of White Plains, will act as judges. 0 START THE o,y RESERVE SYSTEM Washington, Sept. 23.—It is the expectation of Secretary McAdov that the new Federal Reserve bank- ing system will begin operations by the first of the coming month. The board members are now working on the final details for the inauguration of the new currency system. o s Ohio women declare that votes for women will certainly be a suc- cessful feature of the present State campaign. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 191%" Russians. Lose 150,000 Killed, 92,000 Captured, In Battle at Tannenburg BRIEF DISPATCH BRINGS NEWS OF WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER IN TERRIFIC BATTLE BETWEEN GERMANS AN D RUSSIANS Desperate Fighting Is Now - In Progress Near Aniens Result Expected to Decide Matter of German Occupation of French Soil—Reports are Conflicting, and No Decisive Advantage Appears to Have Been Gained by Either Side Berlin (By Wireless), Sept. 23.— 1t is officially announced that the Russians lost in battle near Tannen- berg 92,000 men captured and 150,- 000 killed. FRENCH CENTER RETREATING; LOSSES ! ARE HEAVY (ny assoclated Press.) Washington, Sept. 23.—A wire- less from Berlin to the German em- bassy says the French offensive spir- it is weakening, the French losses are enormous and the French center is retreating, Verdun is being suc- cessfully bombarded and the effect of the German mortars s again tremendous. Paris papers show that the popular spirit there is downcast. DECISIVE BATTLE NOW BEING FOUGHT (By Associated Press. ) London, Sept. 23.—The Amiens correspondent of the Times tele- graphed heavy fighting near Amiens. He says it is the beginning of a de- cisive phase of the battle of Aisnv. Upon itg issue depends the continued occupation of French soil by: the Germans, or their retreat to fortified positions on the Sambre. (By Associated Press.) b Paris, Sept. 23.—An official an- nouncement this afternoon says that the allies, after severe fighting, ad- vanced on their western wing. They also repulsed German attpcks on the eastern wing. BATTLE PROGRESSES WITH GREAT LOSSES (By Associated Press.) London, Sept. 23.—The battl» in France is progressing with great loskes, but apparently without a decisive stroke on either sid:. Ves- perate fighting has taken place for the possession of Feronne since the Germans evacuated it Friday. The British are report:d as repelliny re-'oorregpondent says two trains of peated German attacks with great padly needed German reinforcements loss on both sides. |were ambushed and destroyed by French artillery. GERMANS CROSS; FRENCH BORDER ADVANCE OF ALLIES (By Associated Press) " Bl i PROGRESSES SLOWLY Washington, Sept. 23.—A dis By Asccliiad Dren) patch to the French embassy today FRENCH DESTROY TWO TRAINLOADS OF GERMAN AMMUNITION (By Associated Pross.) . London, Sept. 23.<The Mail's London, Sept. 23.—The advance raine has crossed the French border jof the allies against the Germans in ‘an(l reoccupied Domevere, Nomeny ibattle along the Aisne river prog- ‘and Dilame, north of Nancy. After resses slowly but methodically, ac- being driven back on the right bank |cording to the Bordeaux correspond- Io! the River Oise, the Gerimans di-!ent of the Times, who says both rected a movement forward against sides have been bringing up Te-in- Saint Baussant and Limey. forcements. i OPPOSE CHANGE IN RURAL FREE DELIVERY SYSTEM e e ——————————————————— has handled 88 cases since the first of August. Of this number 21 chil- dren have found homes and 11 adopted legally by the society. The remainder only temporary charges while others are now in the Washington, Sept. posed plan of Postmaster Burleson to abolish the rural free 23.—The pro- | General were delivery system now in vougue and | home waiting to find some good, kind family. There are now eight by the delivery of mails in rural dis- children being cared for who want 'homes. There are two fine baby boys of seven months that are particular- triets will be delivered under con- tract has a hard road before it, ac- cording to every indication. Among ly attractive and desirable. Another the leading congressmen in opposi- |18 & Wee lassie of two months who tion to the new plan is Congressman "has never been ill a day of her short : life. Frank Clark, of Florida. ifr. Clark declares that by the abolition of the young present system hundreds of men who have trained themselves in HARD LUCK FOR SOCIALIST CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS lsuhstiuno therefor a system where- this particular line of work will be thrown out of employment in Flor- v Jack », Sept. 23,—J D. jda as well as every Statc in the Jacksonville, Sep! udge ) h & 15 Gopoes it| A Dimmong.yesterdhy Serioti 1y Union, and he propos pose 1L . cuit court chambers struck the tter to the last. In talkln:;inma rsj Socialists of Florida a hard blow by over with other congressmen YESTl . o.inin. 4 demurrer to an alterna- to en- terdey, Mr. Clark found them to €0}, 0 0 re ' o¢ mandamus. 1t was in tertain the same opinion. the case of E. Loomis against Sec- retary of State Crawford. Loomis al- leging that he was duly nominated by the Socialist party of Fiorida am a candidate for Congress in (this) Jacksonville, Sept. 23.—During|the Fourth district, and that the the first eight months of this ynar;»-vcretary of State was appealed to the Children's Home Society of Flor- to order the board of cqunty com- ida has surpassed all records for that |missioners of the several counties to print his (Toomis’') name on the of- ficial ballot to be voted at the gen- eral election in November, and that —————— ‘CHARITY IS DOING \WEA‘[‘ A NOBLE FLORIDA |time. Since January 1, the society has been referred to over 522 cases, all of whom were handled in some manner. Homes were foind for|he (Crawford) refused to oomply many while others were cared for|with the request. The main polnts only temporary. Since Marcos Fazg's |of the petitioner were acainst the absence the work has been in the!present primary election law as be- hands of Miss Kate Rodgers, who ing unconstitutional. | GA. CHAMBER COM- MERCE DISCUSSING COTTON SITUATION (By Assoclated Press.) Macon, Sept. 23.—The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hoiding its annual convention today and is dis- cussing reduction of cotton acreage, crop diversification and (he buy-a- bale movement. Macon, Ga., Sept. 23—The Geor- gia ChAmber of Commerce is today holding its meeting in this city, and it is believed this will prove one of the best the chamber has ever held. On account gof the general business situation 1hroughout the State as a result of the European war, the meeting will probably take definite action in the matter of carrying for- ward its campaikn for diversification of crops and for less cotton. Many of the n.embers of the chamber will re- main in the city to attend the con- vention of the State manufacturers, which will be opened tomorrow. State Banks May Handle The - Cotton Situation (By Assoclated Press) 3 Washington, Sept. 23.—Another plan to handle the cotton situation by State banks forming a State clearing house assoclation to issue certificates redeemable Oct. 1, 1915, is proposed in a bill introduced to- day by Representative Parks, or Georgia. London, Sept. 23.—S8ir Charles Macara, president of the Internation- al Cotton Federation, says unless cotton reserves are established the outlook for all engaged in raising and manufacturing cotton will be very serlous. He sees no way of dealing with the situation excepf by government action. s METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 23-—The gen- eral conference of the Methodist church in Canada and Newfoundland will commence today and continue through two weeks, with delegates from all parts of the two colonies in attendance. A great many important questiong which affect both the pub- lic in general and the church itself will be discussed during this conven- tiop of the administrative body. This general conference is held only once every four years. INSURANCE RATES MODIFIED TO BENEFIT COTTON BUYERS - ‘Jncknnnvillo, Sept. 23.—In con- nection with the “buy a bale’ cotton movement it is important that ev- ery merchant and manufacturer un- derstand how concentration and storage of this staple in his place of business will affect his insurance. Cotton storage is a hazard with which the merchants in the Florida cities are not familiar gnd all poli- cieg covering buildings and stocks carry the increased hazard warranty in the contract. In cities of the first class like Jacksonville and Tampa, the storage of cotton, under ordinary conditions, not to exceed five bales, in a mercantile risk of brick con- struction, adds 25. cents to the in- surance rate on the building and cents to the rate on the stocks there- in. However, to encourage the “buy a bale’” movement, which the insur- ance companies recognize as public spirited, the companies operating in | Florida have modified this require- ment by authorizing the storage of up to five bales in a mercaatile risk without additional charge, provided the cotton is kept in an open gpace in a public part of the bulding and is for display purposes only. More thag.five bales ap8 ndt ex- ceeding ten bales stored in a mer- cantile risk adds 50 cents to the building rate and 65 cents ‘to the rates on the stocks, and if more than ten bales are stored thHe buildine will rate as a cotton warehouse and the stocks therein as stocks kept in a cotton warehouse. A number of churches throughout the country are preparing to observe Oct. 4 as a day of prayer for world- wide peace. No. 261 State-Wide Prohibition For Virginia STATE VOTED DRY IN ELECTION YESTERDAY Returns Today Show The Ma- jority To Exceed 30,000 For Prohibition (1sy Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Sept. 23.—Be- lated returns from remote districts are increasing slightly the 30,000 majority for State-wide prohibition conceded last night by the local self- government league. BUY-A-BALE MOVEMENT HAVING GOOD EFFECT Jacksonville, Sept. 23.-—Col. B. Wilson, of Sumpter, S. C., well known and a frequent visitor in Florida, at the Seminole hotel yes- terday, said that the huy-a-bale movement is having a most excellent effect on the cotton situation of the South. Col. business man of wide experience and fleld, and is in touch with condi- tions of finance and business in the southeast. He Is confident that the movement, if properly handled, and utilized as it can be, would resule in keeping the cotton of this season from being sacrificed, and at the same time result in the farmers of the cotton States receiving now a fair price for whag, they inust sell, and assuring them of a good price when conditions have adjusted them- selves ag he is confident they will in a reasonable time. He i8 one who believes the Euro- pean war can't do any lasting or real- ly great injury to this country, and says the trouble now is that every- body is scared, and looking for the impossible worst to happen, when as a matter of fact, the Satan they saw was but in their own frightened imagination. w. The wholesale business of the country has been bettered this past week, he said, and while the retall conditiong are not so lively ag might be wished, still even the retail men are not suffering to the extent they imagined they would. Retrenchment of expense has of course been followed “by many, but this was only .a wise precaution against what might happen, and now there is a tendency to open up agaln in full volume and to go after trade in all legitimate ways, for it is seen that the consumer is after all in good shape to take care of himself. RAILROAD NOTES The interstate commerce commis- sion will conduct the coal lines in- quiry at Chicago. The Buffalo, Rochester & Pitts- burgh is among the railroad com- panies that have filed with the ins terstate commerce commission a new mileage tariff, which will be put into effect Oct. 1. Spotting tariffs of KEastern rail- roads proposing to cancel through rates in connection with small lines in official classification territory and to impose a switching charge, have been suspended by the interstate commerce commission until March 5, 1915. President Hannaford of the North- ern Pacific reports that conditions in the Northwest are sound. The farmerg are .reported as holding their wheat, while the banks are do- ing their part to help out the situa- tion. There are facilities in the Twin Cities and the head of the taxes for storing 50,000,000 bushels of wheat, and it does not appear as if these elevators would be taxed. The Pennsylvania has spent over $6,000,000 during the past three years in equipping 253 miles of its main lines with automatc signals. The main line between Pittsburg and New York and between Phila- delpha and Washington, has been equipped with new signals. A fior- mal force of 1,800 men and a cost of $1,500,000 annually are necessary to maintain the signal system. Wilson is a banker and a. g o5 F