Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, October 6, 1914, Page 1

HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE Patrol ed On By l\kxicans JVATE SERIOUSLY { INJURED o Be Held Responsi- onally For the Un- 8d for Procedure Anocl&ted Press.) Arizona, Oct. 6.—The border patrol was fired private seriously injured #] Hill’s troops. The United gnander warned Hill that held personally respon- hooting continues. D NOT TO GER AMERICANS F Associated Press) on, Oct. 6.—General manding the American he Mexican border, tele- May that he didn’t think na forces would assault 1 at Naco for a week. ns have been warned not American life or prop- IDRIDA EDITORS IN KISSIMMEE, OCT. 9 e, Oct. 6.—The South Assoclation is sched- t in Kissimmee next Fri- . Business meetings will ithe Makinson hall, corner and Dakin avenue. irty of the South Flomida | be at this meeting. Most 11 arrife on the morning the north and south. A ifrom the board of trade pal papers will meet the reet the visitors and we t as many citizens as can It is understood that ociation members are their visit to Kissimmee han casual interest. Let's m every opportunity to e Kissimmee really fis. f of trade at its last meet. fed to entertain the visit- s of the press association fesion here with a noonday #he Broadway cafe and an ride over the city at the e afternoon business ses- Nides, proprietor of the ing preparations for an jally fine dinmer. VES HOLD MEETING Mass., Oct. 6.—The ® State convention is being § today for the purpose of candidates and adopting for the party. JESSION OF S. C. LEGISLATURE , S. C., Oct. 6.—A spe- of the South Carolina is convened today, called jor Cole L. Bleasc, to meet in the cotton trade, grow- fthe European war. In his pn the governor says the pation is ruinous and will people penniless. The will probably he asked to 1 laws. VHEAT CROP SEEMS CERTAIN ,Oct. 6.—A record- lmcreage sown to winter season seems a certainty. trade has not paid much 'to the increased acreage, ot likely to be much of a e conditions continue ab. The present lack of out- t is laid to the public's pent in the effect of the on the market. It will big event in Europe or an f export demand to bring it. MAKING INQUIRIES k, Oct. 6.—The govern- ly has been making in- this country for $5,000,- material. This involves rs of shoes, several hun- usand saddles, blankets, and other military accou- BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, OCT. 6, 1914. INews of Great Battle Now Raging On Russian Frontier Is Anxiously Awaited GOVERNMENT MAY PRCHASE MONTICELLO (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Oct. 6.—President Wilson favors the government’s pur- chase of Monticello, Thomas Jeffer- son’s home, it was learned today. Speedy congressional action on Rep. resentative Levy’s offer to sell Monti- ‘cello for $500,000 is expected. TO TAX MEDICINES, COSMETICS, PERFUME AND CHEWING GUM (By Associated Press) Washington, Oct. 6—Stamp taxes on pioprietary medicines, cosmetics, perfumes, chewing-gum, such as were included in the Spanish war tax, were voted into the war revenue bill today by the Senate finance com. mittee Democrats before the meas- ure goes to caucus this afternoon. Mayor O. M. Eaton Tenders Resignation Effective Jan. 1. Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 5, 1914. The Honorable City Commissioners, Lakeland, Fla.: Gentlemen—I wish to tender to you my resignation as mayor of the city of Lakeland and chairman of your board, to take effect Jan. 1, 1915. I wish to thank you for your hearty co-operation with me in the administration of city affairs, which I assure you was more than appre. ciated by me. I feel that T have faithfully ful- filled my obligations, and have worked hard to develop every part of Lakeland. In order to do this, I have very much neglected my business af- fairs, and I think it time that I drop from your official list and allow some other to undergo this struggle. Through this medium, I also wish to thank my friends who have so loyally supported me during the six years that I have been connected with the city affars. Yours very respectfully, 0. M. EATON, Mayor. SELL MEDALS TO AID EXHIBITS Jackson, Miss., Oct. 6.—In a proclamation isswed by' Governor Brewer, today has been set aside in the nterest of the Mssssippi exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition, ‘and is known as ‘‘Mississippi Souve. nir Dollar Day.” The people of the States are requested to purchase medals which are being offered as a means of raising the revenue needed for the Mississippi show. The med- als are being sold today by the young ladies of the various communities, and it is expected that a large amount will be on hand by this ev- ening. The medal makes an inter- esting souvenir. On one side is shown Jefferson Davis and John A. Quitman, two of Mississippi's most distinguished citizens. On the other side is shown thep roposed Missis. sippi building on the cxpositon erounds at San Francsco. A great deal of interest has been shown, and it is certain that the State exhibit In 1915 will be greatly aided by this idea. CHURCHES HOLD FASHIONABLE MEETING St. Louis, Oct. 6.—The Missis- sippi Valley Conference on Tubercu- losis is being held here today and ltomorrow. with delegates represent. ing twenty-five States present. Many physicians will be present and will speak of the work of prevention and relief which is constantly being carried on by the many anti-tubercu- losis organizations and the various State departments. TG OPEN BATTLESHIP BIDS Washington, Oct. 6.—The bids for the new battleships, to be named respectively the California, the Mis- respectively the California, the Mis- sissippi and the Idaho, will be op- ened today. The limit of the cost of the three battleships, which were anthorized by Congress on June 30, is $7,800,000, exclusive of armor and armament. They will be the largest vessels in the United States and will have a speed of 21 knots. MAY MARK CLIMAX OF ARMY CAN EXTEND WIN THE WAR; WHICHEVER LINES MOST WILL ouT Bad Weather and Sickness Is Menace Now Confronted; Fort Camp Desromains Captured By Germans and Russians Defeated WAR'S CLIMAX IS FELT TO BE NEAR (By Associated Press) London, Oct. 6.—For the past twelve hours news has been contra- band of war here. There is a dis- tince optimistic tone here. News of a great battle on the Russian fron- |’ tier is anxiously awaited. Experts say that victory for one side or ane other may mark the war’s climax. If the Russians win in the east it will force the Germans to send some of their western armies there. The allies will then be able to crumple the weakened line by flank move- ments. If the Germans win they will be able to send their veteran regi- ments to the west and the Germans may then pierce the allies’ lines. Bx- perts declare that which ever side can extend their lines most, without. weakening the front, will win the battle of Aisne. —— BAD WEATHER CAUSING SICKNESS (By Assoclated Press.) London, Oct. 6.—A Copenhagen correspondent of the News says the German newspapers deciare the strain on the Germans in the Vosges mountains is almost unbearahle and bad weather is causing much sick- ness among the troops. (By Assoclated Press.) Berlin, Oct. 6.—It was officially announced today that Fort Camp Desromains, near St. Mihiel, was captured by the Germans and the Russians completely defeated near Suwalki and Augustowo on the east Prussian frontier, Oct. 1-2. GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS FORCE RUSSIANS BACK (BYy Associated Press.) London, Oct. 6.—A Vienna dis. patch to Reuter says it is officially announced that the combined Ger- man and Austrian armies have forced the Russians toward the Vistula riv. ®er. In the Carpathians the Russians ere completely beaten at’ Uzsck ass. —— ALLIES LEFT WING IS EXTENDING (By Assoclated Press.) Paris, Oct. 6.—An official com. munication this afternoon says the allied armies’ left wing is extending more and more widely, A strong force of German cavalry appeared in the vicinity of Lille in the depart- ment of Nord. There are alternate ad- vances and withdrawals between the rivers Oise and Somme. The German attack near Lassingy falled. North of Soissons the allies have advanced. No change on remainder of front. FOR MILITARY PURPOSES (By Assoclated Press) Tokio, Oct. 6.—The navy depart- ment explaining the landing of Ja- panese sailors and taking of the German island of Jaluit, says the move was for military purposes, not permanent possession. Jaluit 18 the seat of government in Marshall ar. chipelago in the South Pacific. et e e S et ez, HERE’S A TIP FOR POLK COUNTY VOTERS, TOO Jacksonville, Oct. 6.—J. W. Rast, tax collector for Duval county, urges that all who are delinquent in paying their poM taxes for 1912 and 1913 must do so by Saturday of this week, the last day allowed by law to qualify for the general election on Nov. 3 or in the city election of next year. He also states that any one who has paid poll tax primary of last spring and qualified to vote in said primary is still qualified in so far as poll tax affects his vote. All voters are especially urged by supervisor of registration for Duval county, to appear at the court house this week and find out whether or not he is qualified to vote. BAHAMA NEGROES POSRING INTO MIAMI Miami, Oct.* 6.—Although every boat that has come to Miami from the Bahamas since the war oroke out has been loaded ‘“‘to the gunwales” with negroes, there are about 8,000 yet to come before the season is over, decuare boatmen who operate schooners between the islands and the mainland. With the sisal indus. try gone, little doing in tke sponge fisheries, and the big lumber mills shut down, thousands of the negro population are without work, and consequently without money. The Frances E has arrived with about 65 negroes, asd more would Lave been brought had not 24 members of the crew of the ill-fated ship, Foxton Hall, engaged berths upon the ves. sel. The results of the great immi- gration of negroes to this section is being discussed upon the streets, and the general opinion is that negro labor will be cheaper this winter than in many years. There are 4,486 working women in Kansas City. The average wage of these women is $6 per week. LABOR NEWS AND NOTES Ten million Americans are em- ployed in agricultural pursuits. The shoe product of the United States exceeds that of England, France, Germany and Italy, with a few more countries thrown in. Farmers from Maine to California are complaining that their chief trouble is to procure workers. They claim that farm products are high because of the difficulties of getting men to work on the farm. Efforts are being made at Atlanta, Ga., to organize negro teamsters, waiters, barbers, carpenters and painters, and to form a central body jin South Atlanta of the several ne- gro sections. The Massachusetts State law, which declares it unlawful to make false statements in advertisements was taken advantage of by union ci. gar makers in Boston recently to end the practice of a non-union cigar manufacturer who was deceiving the publie. —_— According to a new law In Iowa, all packages of food must be plainly marked with the exact weight of the contents. The law applies to package goods, and to bottled milk, beer and whiskey as well. NATIONAL SHOOT Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 6.—The National Association Rifle Matches of Division B, which includes North iCarolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Alabama, Ten. nessee, and Mississippi are being held here, commencing today. This tour- nament is regarded as the most im- portant shooting event held in the south. Idle cars on the Pennsylvania sys- tem have decreased almost half in number since the first of July. FRANK CASE AGAIN ) ON OCTOBER 26 Atlanta, Oct. 6.—The Georgia su. preme court hears a motion to set aside the verdict in the Leo M. Frank case Oct. 26.—Frank claims that his constitutional rights were 'violated when the verdict was re- turned during his absence from the court room. N\ TRUST PROGRAM NEARS COMPLETION (By Associated Press) Washington, Oct. 6—A conference report on the Clayton anti-trust bill today awaited favorable action by the House to become law. The Sen- ate agreed to the report yesterday. It will complete the administration trust program. Representutive Hen- ry's filibuster for cotton velief may delay action. Mrs. J. L. Morgan Passed Away This Morning Mrs. John L. Morgan passed away this morning at three o'clock at her ‘home on Ingraham avenue after an illness covering nearly a ycar, dur- ing which time she received every care and attention that medical science could suggest, all of which, thowever, was to no avail. The fu. neral services will be held at the old home of the deceased at White Springs, whither the body will be conveyed tonight for interment. Heaven must indeed be brighter today for the presence of this beau- tiful soul. Mrs. Morgan was one of the most beloved Christian women that ever lived. She was never tired { bf well doing—was a sweet, gentle.! greatest | Galloway passed away at his home tultured woman whose pleasure was in doing good to others. Would it be that the world held more like her! Her passing brings deepest sorrow to the loved ones left behind —hundreds of friends here and ac White Springs, where she lived for many years, mingling their tears with those of the sorrowing family. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her devoted husband who is known ali over the State, having superintended the building of the Plant system Yoad, now the A. C. L., and also ‘having filled the position, for a num- ber of years, of railroad commis. sioner., She also is mourned by one l.gon, Mr. L. T. Morgan, of White Springs. ! To these sorrowing ones the deep- {est sympathy of their host cf friends goes out, ecach feelng their loss to ‘be mutual while heaven has gained a soul so fair that one cannot but know that there is happy rejoicing in the land that is “Fairer than day.” The funeral arrangements are in charge of the Kimbrough Undertak- ing Co. STEEL ORDERS FOR U. S. Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 6.—Each day witnesses a growth in the num- ber of small orders for steel from the other side, the result of the European war. Among the orders are one from lance for 20,000 saddles, and the same number of bridles; an order for 4,000 tons of reinforcing bars for shipment to Buenos Ayres; an- other for several thousand tons of steel billets for export to England, and others for many thousands o1 kegs of horseshoes, nails and calks. A feature growing out of the war is that certain kinds of steel, which it was supposed could be secured only in Belgium, can be manufactured, and at less cost, in this country. PRINTERS’ MEETING New York, Oct. 6.—The annual convention of the United Typophe- atae and Franklin Clubs of America is being held in this city, commene. ing today, continuing through the 8th. As the international associa- tion of Electrotypers and the Ordex of Picas will also hold their conven- tions here, this city is looked upon as the Mecca of printers this fall. The attendance is over twice ag large as at any of the previous joint meet- ings of these societies. The twentyeighth annual conven- tion of the Canadian Ticket Agents’ Association is in session in Chicago, this week, at the Hotel Sherman. No. 272 prm——— S. Carolina Legislature Injession MET TODAY TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR COTTON SITUATION Will Present Resolution Asking People To Authorize Loans of $1,500,000. (By Associated Press.) Columbia, S. C., Oct. 6.—The South Carolina Legislature met in extraordinary session today to pro- vide relief for the cotton situation. A joint resolution provides a refer- endum on $1,500,000 loan to liqui- date State indebtedness fer the es- tablishment of a State system of cot- ton warehouses and for the extension of the payment of State taxes. The organization of an emergency bank- ing system will also be considered. — COTTON MEN HOPEFUL (By Assoclated Precs) Atlanta, Oct. 6.—Delegates at. tending the southeastern cotton food products conference returned home today confident that yesterday's ac- tion will be successtul. e L I LIFE OF MR. H. §. GALLOWAY The Clearwater correspondent to the Tampa Tribune has the follow- ing to say of the life of the late Mr. Galloway, who was a piloneer of Polk county: “After a lingering illness of many months caused by cancer, M. S. on Cedar street. A short service was held atthe home Thursday afternoon, with Rev. J. L. Moon, pastor of the Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member, presiding. The remains, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Galloway and Mrs. H. S. Galloway. were taken Friday morning to Gal- loway, Fla., for interment. Mr. Galloway was born May 11, 1847, in Darlington, S. C., where he lived with his people until he was married in 1868 to Miss Elizabeth Skinner, of Darlington, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Galloway then went to Ar- kansas, where he followed the farm- ing industry for seven years. In 1882 they came to Orange county, where they stayed a short time, then going to Polk county, where he was exten- sively engaged in the cultivation of strawberries. He was known as Lhe father of the strawberry business, being the first to bring them to South Florida. In 1906 Mr. Galloway moved with his family to Clearwater, where they have since made their home. . “Mr. Galloway was cngzaged Im the hardware business here until a few years ago, when he retired from active business. He ig survived by his wife and three sons, J. B. Gal- loway and H. H. Galloway, of Gal- loway, Fla., and Ernest Galloway. of Clearwater and one daughter, Mrs. Prine. Their many Ciearwater friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. IN GENERAL WADS. WORTH'S MEMORY Gettysburg, Oct. 6.—The State of New York will today honor the memory of General James Samuel Wadsworth, by the dedication of a bronze statue, in recognition of his bravery at the battle fought here. The six New York regiments that were under the command of General Wadsworth will take part in the ceremonies. General Wadsworth was born in Genneseo, N. Y., in 1807, was educated at Harvard and Yale, and was admitted to the bar, but never practiced. At the outbreak of the Civil war he joined the Union army as a volunteer, He participat- in the fifst battle of Bull Run; was afterwards promoted to brigadier general of volunteers. Later he com- manded a division in the army of the Potomac and fought with great gal- lantry at the battle of Gettysburg. General Wadsworth was mortally wounded at the battle of the Wilder- ness, while leading his regiment and died two days later, May 8, 1864,