Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, October 9, 1914, Page 1

- PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BP S'"" BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATA N STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOwX. EXPORT BOOM STARTED s Take Game 1d Series D PHILADELPHIA BTICS BY SCORE F 7 TO 1 ssed the Game; Bos- ded Bender For Baggers and a "2 Bagger New York, Oct. 9.—Our foreign sales in food products are now in- creasing so fast, because of the de- mands of the war, that as manu- facturers follow their lead our ex- port trade will be great enough to quicken industry and stimulate bus- iness throughout the United States to an extraordinary degree. With the whole world in general, and Eu- rope in particular, begging for our food products, our heaviest gain by classes of exports is in breadstuffs, meat, provisions and sugar; and, with the allies in command of the seas and the great percentage of England’'s shipping available to transport supplies for Britons, while Germany's marine has for the present, at least, disappeared from the waters, the greatest per centage of our exports went to Great Britain and her colonies and possessions, with a share to France. The ships of the world are beginning to carry out products to all the neutral na- tions as well as to the allies. Though our shipments to Brazil are still ex- ceedingly small, those to Argentine were twice as heavy. sociated Press.) , Oct. 9.—The first world serics played flernoon between the Athletics and Boston ed in a victory for the | score being 7 to 1. the game were three- ‘Gowdy and Whitted of wdy got a single and a F oout of three times at fanned eight men. ‘Innings: RHE 1020 013 010—7 11 2 010 000 000—1 5 O he Line Up Bn rf, Evers 2b, Connoly @f, Schmidt 1h, Gowdy c, Deal 3b, Rudolph p. Murphy rf, Oldring Baker 3b, McInnis 1b, rry ss, Shaang ¢, Ben- Ly President Approves Adjournment When War Bill Passes (By Associated Press.) ‘Washington, Oct. 9.—It was an- nounced today that President Wil- son approves of Congress adjourn- ing as soon as the war revenue bill} is passed. The president opposes the plan of direct government loan to cotton growers. ATTENDANCE ociated Press.) , Oct. 9.—The Bos- nnant winners of the ue, and the Philadel- , American League shed today in the first @ world’s baseball cham- 41914 warm and humid, suit- ball. In preliminary Braves hit ball wicked- tho replaced Jsmith as ) was faultless in prac- ds are crowded and it hat 22,000 are in the hundreds turned away. WAS FAVORABLE ociated Press.) , Oct. 9.—Weather able for the opening q, orld's series; tempera- | for baseball, with oc- hine through the pitching selcction in |creased, President Wilson today en-! chief interest, is un-|dorsed the cotton goods exhibit t Bender probably tor(here this week and suggested .sim- ' and Rudolph for Bos-(ilar exhibits in other States. ms are in hest condi-. fident. l (By Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. Y—The Senate began debating the war tax bill to- day. Administration leaders are confident that the measure will pass this week. President Endorses Exhibits Of Cotton Goods —_— (By Assoclated Press) Washington, Oct. 9.—Urging that the demand for cotton be in- ') Al om ¥ SR THIS COLONEL TALKS TO SUIT US Jacksonville, Oct. 9 .-—Florida will ship more late oranges and bet- ter oranges next spring than for vears before in her orange growing history, is the belief of Col. W. B. Wilson, of South Carolina and Flor- ida, who was in the city yesterday and stopped at the Seminole en route to Tampa. Col. Wilson said that the absence of the bhuyers in such numbers as have heen seen and the shipping on consignment which is promised this winter will result in hundreds of growers letting their fruit remain on the trees for better prices late in the season. This, he points o\ut. will result in riper and finer flavored fruit; both oranges and grapefruit; and Florida fruit will receive a decided impetus in the markets of particular orange consuming centers. There is the greatest crop on the trees the State has ever seen, he says, and while there is also an im- mense apple crop in the country he does not believe the apple will dis- place in favor of the Florida or- ange. He looks for an immense business in citrus fruit shinping late in the season; and declares the State will be the gainer by having to keep back part until then instead | of everybody rushing the fruit to. market as soon as it is suflicientl.‘l matured. Colone] Wilson is also convinced | that this will be the createst vear Florida has ever had from the tour- ist standpoint. There arc thou- sands, he declares, who have noth- ing to do but hunt some way and place to spend their money, and be- ing deprived of Europe as a spend- eavor Union which is this city this year, d, and will continue 12th of the month, from all the socicties i present. There are also | visiting delegates from ‘ Hamilton, Out. Dr. F. € Roston, the founder of A Endeavoer Society and he United Society, will al speaker at this con- w of the others whu ddresses are Hon. W. . congressman from s Richard Hobson, the pohibition man, and Osborn. [FUL LIEGE e, so small but so true, rd the right thing to remige to neutral be; ge in the land o'er the homes and her treas- re; brave were the soldiers \'mbered more than lo one, firmly on guard with ered guns, me by a force like a sea, life and hope for their d country. Hotel, Lakeland, Fla. e e e e e e ‘winter they will come South. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 1914. Germans Shelling Inner Forts Of Antwerp; Parks And Suburbs Burning ALLIES CANNOT GO TO BE LGIANS' ASSISTANCE UN- TILL THEY DELIVER D ECISIVE BLOW TO GER- GERMANS I N FRANCE Fall Of Antwerp Will Prove Modern Forts Ineffective Antwerp Forts Are Considered Best in the World; Bombard- ment of City Has Been Terrible; Turkey May Be Forced To Enter The War ATTACK ON INNER FORTIFICATIONS BEGUN (By Associated Press) London, Oct. 9.—An official statement by the German general staff at Berlin dated last night says there is nothing definite or decisive on the western front. donk, before Antwerp, has been taken and the attack on the inner fortifications begun. The bombard- ment of the city behind the fort was opened when the commander as- sumed responsibility. Hostile avia- tors damaged a hall at Dusseldorf and destroyed an ash cover. ANTWERP SUBURB IN FLAMES (By Associated Press) London, Oct. 9.—A Reuter dis~ patch from Antwerp says that Ber- genhaut, an Antwerp gsuburb, is burning. The bombardment has been terrible. According to an Os- tend dispatch dated last night the Germans are reported as throwing incendiary bombs. Many parts of the city are burning. TWO INNER FORTS HAVE FALLEN (By Assoclated Press.) The Hague, Oct. 9.—It is re- ported that two of Antwerp’s inner forts have fallen. The exodus of panic-stricken Antwerp people con- tinues. Tt is reported that the dyke has been opened. ALLIES CANNOT AID BELGIANS AT ANTWERP' (By Associated Press) London, Oct. 9.—The ailies hope that Antwerp will hold out until they deliver the decisive blow to the Germans in France. Then they will be able to aid the Belgians. Should ORGANIZING TO BUY 20,000 BALES OF COTTON Oct . tees from four of the cotton-growing Jacksonville, 8. —Commit- counties will meet with tlhec otton committee of the Jacksonviile Board of Trade next Monday, Oct. 12, to complete the orzanization of the Florida 20,000 Bale Club, accord- ing to a telegram received at the of- fices of the local trade body from F. A. Simon. Mr. Simon’s telegram goes on to say that the meeting of the representatives of the cotton counties at Monticello yesterday af- ternoon brought out a great deal of enthusiasm. The purpose of the meeting at Monticello was to get the movement started there and to Fort Breen-' ,Antwerp fall it will prove tm effectiveness of modern forts against modern guns. The Antwerp forts were believed among the best in the ‘world. GENERAL SITUATION IS UNCHANGED (By Associated Press.) Paris, Oct. 9.—An official an- nouncement this afternoon says the general situation is unchanged and the battle continues around Lens, Arras and Roye. There is a heavy artillery contest along the entire front in the Woevre district. In Bosna the Montenegrin troops continue to advance. ALLIES ROUTE GERMANS ON THE AISNE (By Associated Press.) London, Oct. 9.—The Times cor- respondent south of the Aisne says that at a most important point on the center the British victory is complete and the Germans evacuat- ed the trenches and left two big guns behind. The Germans deserted considerable areas and great wedges of the allies were thrown forward. JTURKEY MAY BE I FORCED INTO THE WAR (By Associated Press) Washington, Oct. 9.1t is be- lieved in diplomatic circles here that the triple entente’s demand for the rcopening of the Dardanelles to shipping will force Turkey into the | war. 1 i today that the request was embar- rassing to the Porte. (By Associated Press.) Pekin, Oct. 9.—Kiako Chow ad- vices say the Japanese have mount- ed guns on the mountain command- ing the Tsing Tau forts. and a thorough inspection shows the road as a whole to be in almost per- fect condition. The patrol system hag bheen established on the beach road, and every small hole that ap- pears is promptly patched. This | patehing, according to Mr. Belcher, has cost only a little, and as a re- sult of the constant attention the public has enjoyved a good road all of the time, and if the-same system is continued will keep on enjoying it for years to come. This is the | first road of any length to be treated in the style used at the heach, and Mr. Belcher is delighter with the way it is holding up. SUDDEN DEATH OF MOTHER OF MRS. EDWIN SPENCER insure the co-operation of the cotton | growing counties. Representatives from Jackson, Leon, Madison and Jefferson counties were present. The fact that the cotton crop from these counties for this year amountz to 15,000 bales was brought out. STRONG TESTIMONY FOR THE SAND OIL ROAD Miami, Oct. 9.—An inspection of the oiled road at the beach yester- day convinced Commissioner S. A. Belcher, of the county board, that the oil-sand process used on the boulevard there is a great success. Three miles of road there has been ' ing ground, and even Mexico this|subjected to the hardest traffic dur- | H. ing the last three or four months Jacksonville, Oct. 9.—Suffering from a sudden attack of apoplexy, which oceurred Sunday, Mrs. F. A. !Chapman, 219 Hendricks avenue, South Jacksonville, nassr;d away Wednesday morning at 3:30 o’clock, in her home. Mrs. Chapman was in perfect health before the attack She died without regaining con- sciousness, and her death will prove ia great shock to her maay friends in this eity and Florida. She is sur- vived by her husband and two | daughters, Miss Laura Chapman, of this ‘ity, and Mrs. Edwin Spencer, ‘Jr., of Lakeland, and one son, W. E. Sweeney. Three brothers also mourn her death, C. E. Evans and C. Evans, of Birmiagham, and H. C. Evans, of Tampa. JONES HAS SCHEME ‘TO RELIEVE COTTON SITUATION Jacksonville, Oct. 8.—-Commis- sioner E. Z. Jones, of Tallahassee, of the department of game and fish, who was recently in the city, stated that he has under consideration a movement whereby great benefit will come to the State in the peti- tioning for the purchase of cotton and that those to whom he has ad- vanced the pan of this movement, have given it their endorsement. “I have under consideration,” he said in regard to this matter, ‘‘a movement whereby, if made, all life insurance companies, wholesale houses, transportation, telegraph, telephone, oil and automobile com- panies, national and state banks, operating in Florida will be peti- tioned to buy a reasonable amount each of Florida cotton at ten cents per pound. Plan of Convention Being Decided By Disciples of Christ (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Oct. 9.—The interna- tional convention of Digciples of Christ are today expected to take action on the question of the reten- tion or abolition of the present plan of church delegate convention. A resolution demanding the abandon- ment of the delegate plan and re- turn to the former gystem of general meetings with cvery member en- titled to vote, was made the special order of business. The annual meet- ing of the American Christian Mis- sionary Society was the important feature today. President W. H. Sheffer of Memphis made the an- nual address. The resolution proposing the abo- lition of the delegate system was not reached on the business calendar. WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 9.— Weather permitting, (he world championship series will be opened today, with the Philadelphia Amer- ican League team playing against the Boston Nationals. Two games alternating each day as +was the ocase between New York and Phila- delphia. Stallings, manager. of the Boston Braves, is regardecd with awe The Turkish embassy admitted 'nnd wonder by Boston fans, for he .accomplished the impossible, ook a llail end club and made it the leader }in one season. Inow that “if the Braves don't win He modes'ly declares the world’s series, at least the Ath- letics will know they have had a fight for it.” Up until the last week or so of the season, it was notbe- lieved any team had a chance against the famous Mackmen in this series, but as Boston continned to smash down all opposition the idea of a walkover for Philadelphia gradually disappeared, and now there are plenty who like Boston's chances. The umpires are Klem and Byron of the National League, and Dineen and Iildebrand of the Amer- ican TLeazue. There will he three official scorers. The third and the fourth games will he played in Bos- ton, the fifth in Philadelphia, the sixth in Boston; if more than four games are necessary to decide the series. Should a seventh he neces- sary the city will be chosen iater. On form, the Mackmen stronger in batting, base running, fielding and experience. Whether Tyler, James and Rudolph, Boston’s star pitchers, can offset the known effectiveness of Bender, Plank, Shawkey and Bush is a question that will be answered on the field Many baseball sharps believe that a victory for the Braves would be a boom for the game inasmuch as the Athleties’ supremacy has become a trifle tiresome. seem W. 0. W. ENTERS BUY-A-BALE MOVEMENT Jacksonville, ville Camp No Oct. —JTackson- 403, Woodmen of the World, was the first fraternal or- ganjzation, according to the state- ment of a member, to enter the buy- a-bale-of-cotton <novement, it having decided Tuesday night at one of the largest meetings it has held to buy a bale at once. 9. No. 276 p— |Commission Lowers Light & WaterRate MINIMUM CHARGE TO BE $1.00 FOR LIGHTS AND 75c FOR WATER Commissioners Eaton and Bus- sard Tender Their Resigna- tion; Road Around Lake Beulah Ordered Opened Lakeland, Fla., Oct. Regular' session of the city com- mission with Messrs. Eaton, Flana- Ban, Bussard and Mendennall pres- ent. 7, 1914, Minutes of Sept. 17 and 18 and Oct. 1 were read® and were respect- ively approved. Geo. W. Stone pe- titioned to have immediate steps taken to open the road from Lake Beulah south around west side of Lake Hunter, which had been closed by putting gates across it. On mo- tion the clerk was instructed to no- tify parties obstructing said road to open same at once, or construct, within sixty days, free of cost to the city, another road equally as satis- factory to the commissioner of pub- lic improvement as the old road. On motion the commission ad- journed to meet at 9 a. m. Thurs- day in agdjourned session. 0. M. EATON, Chairman. Attest: . H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 8, 1914, Adjourned session of the city commisgion with Messrs. Eaton, Flanagan, Bussard and Mecndenhall present. The commissioner of fi- nances asked that the bill of W. W. Lyon be referred to the city attor- ney for his opinion, and on motion same was ordered with request for report from that officer. The following report fom the in- spectors of the bond eleciion held Oct. 6, 1914, was read: Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 6, 1914, Hon. City Commissioners of Lake- land, Fla.: Gentlemen—We hand you here- with the report and returns for the bond election held this date:, For the improvement and enlarge- ment of the fire department $20,000. “Yes'” received 114 votes and ‘“No” received 105 votes. For the enlangement of the light and water distribution system ana the enlargement of the light and water plant, $130,000. “Yes” re- ceived 124 votes, and “No” received 95 votes. For building and equipping Mor- ‘rell Memorial hospital $15,000. “Yes"” received 137 votes, end “No™ received 68 votes. For Trustees—J, F. ceived 156 votes, L. F. ceived 164 votes, N. A. ceived 167 votes, W. D. McRae re- ceived one vote, and A. J. Hol- worthy received one vote. E. 0. GARLAND, CHAS. V. ROB'SON, Inspectors of Election. Council re- Henley re- Riggins re- Attest: 8. McCrary, Clerk of Election. The returns were duly canvassed, and the report of the inspactors of the election was ccnfirmed and rati- fied. On motion bords in the sum of $165,000 for «n> amounts and pur- poses respectively as are hereinaft- er mentioned were declared carried, and J. F. Councit, L. F. Henley and N. A. Riggins were declared elected as hond trusteqes for sald honds, as follows: For improvement and enlargement of the fire department $20,000. For the enlangzement of the light and water distribution system and the enlargement of the lizht and water plant $130,000. For the building and cquipping Morrell Memorial hospital $15,000. On motion the action of (he chair- man in offering the mayor's office to the secretary of Board of Trade for his office and the city hall as a place of meeting for board, was on motion ratified and confirmed. 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