Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, October 10, 1914, Page 1

HE LAKELAND EVE PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST Take 'Fought je; By re 1to 0 MS BATTLED * FOR SUPREM- ACY Deal Doubled, a gle Enabling Him the Only Run ociat2a Press.) Philadelphia, Oct. on in the ninth today bled and stole third, scoring Deal, the first of the afternoon, the 1 to 0 in favor of the for Boston were jowdy, for Philadelphia ang. RHBE 00 000 001—1 7 1 000 000 000—0 2 1 "‘ ed eight men, Plank R an grounds to second, Bvers beats a slow roller § single) on second, Cat- ut, Whitted- walks, on high flied to center- Murphy walks, out ow to first and first to fing hot grounder to ird to first, Collins hird, out at third to cond Inning vdy walked, Moran- fped out, third to first. itcher and Gowdy was out, pitcher to third al safe on first. Deal §. James strikes out. Baker high foul fly MecInnis struck out. out. fann grounded to short- hert to first. Evers @nter field, out stealing, fBecond. Cather popped fly JAl out Whitted. Barry high to cen- ; Schan?fly to left field, ined out. Mhitted high fly to cen- Schmidt singled to the] pwdy high to right, out. ngled to right field, ouv.l gisted. Deal grounded \ a — Murphy slow pitcher, out at first. out. Collins ground- lout at first. 'th Inning (James strikes out. Mann @enter, out. Evers high fly forced out at second. Cat- d to short. Baker flied r. Meclnnis struck out. out. h Inning Vhitted popped fly to Schmidt hit on shoulder f would not allow him to § high fly to right field, walked, out unassisted. hit by precher takes first. ed to third. phia—Barry grounded to first. Schang doubled to hird. Plank grcunded to first. venth Inning James struck out. Mann . Evers grounded to third, phia—Murphy struck out. grounder to second, out st. Collins hit to second to first. ' Eights Inning ‘ather grounded to short first. Whitted hit to dropped ball. Schmidt o short, forced Whitted at midt on first safe. Gowdy ter, out. phia—Baker grounded to at first. McInnis high thir?, out. Strunk ground- d, out at first. Ninth Inning ‘Moranville grounded to ELE GRAM STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. short, out at first. Deal doubled over Strunk’s head in center fleld. James struck out. Mann singled to short right scoring Deal (past ball, Mann goes to second). Evers walked, out short to second. Philadelphia — Barry walked, Schang out catcher to first. Walsh walked. Murphy double play forces Walsh, short to second, Murphy out, second“to first. , (By Associated Press) Chicago, Oct. 10.—Cobb has won the American League batting cham- pionship for eight successive years, average 368; Collins, of Philadel- phia, and Jackson, of Cleveland, are next, with 339; Speaker, of Boston, 338. Daudert, of Brooklyn, heads the National League with 329. (By Associated Press.) New York, Oct. 10.—The New York cotton exchange board of man- agers today appreved amendments to k2 exchange’'s rules, making them covform to the Lever law Nov 1. CLOSING FOREIGN POSTOFFICES London, Oct. 10.—In reference to the closing of the foreign post offices an understanding has been reached between the British, French and Russian embassies and the Porte, according to which the staffs of the offices which closed on the first of the month, were transferred to the respective embassy buildings, where they will contihue to receive European mails until Oect. 25, though they will discontinue the dispatch of mail from Constanti- nople today. The Austrian, German and Ttalian postoffices will close completely today. |Helfin Declares Mann Unworthy Seat In Congress (By Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 10.—There was a bitter exchange in the House to- day between Republican Mann and Representative Heflin, of Alabama, which culminated in the Alabama representative denouncing Mann as unworthy of his seat and demanding hat the House take up his charge. NATIONAL FEEDERS AND BREEDERS’ SHOW Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 10—Em- bracing a total prize list of more! than $23,000 for both day and nkght' shows, the greatest livestock exhibi- tion of the National Feeders Breeders ‘Association was opened here today and will continue throughout a week. Every class of livestock produced in the southwest has received ample consideration. In conjunction with the livestock show, the Poultry and Pigeon Show and the exhibition of the Texas branch of the American Poultry As- sociation are being held here. Schooner Sinks | But Crew Saved (By Associated Press) Boston, Oct. 10.—The schooner Alma E. A. Holmes of Philadelphia was sunk today in a fog off Marble- head by the steamer Belfast from Bangor. The crew was rescued. A MODERN BARGE Lo e Jacksonville, Fla., Oect. 10.— Barge No. 1, a blg‘ self-propelling barge for service on the Florida east coast canal, is expected to ai- rive here today, and will be open for inspection by those who are in- terested in the transportation fa- cilities of the new canal. She has oil burners, twin screws, is clectric- ally lighted and has her own re- frigerating plant. It is 80 arranged that the stopping of fire in the car- go is easy, and little damage is pos- sible. All freight will be carried above the water line except barrel and keg beer, which is provided for below. In every respect she is thor- oughly modern and has accommoda- tions equal to those of almost any river boat. There are 8,000 women unionists in New York. andi LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, 0CT. 10, 1914, Antwerp, Belgians’ Strongest! Citadel, Has Fallen; Garrison Escaped By Fleeing From Mighty Rush Of Germans CITY WAS EVACUATED BY BELGIANS YESTERDAY; ESTIMATED THERE ARE NOW 400,000 GERMANS IN BELGIUM Germans Can Now Turn To Aid Forces In France French Report Situation on the German Forces Will Aisne Favorable to Them But Soon Be Reinforced; Portugal May Declare War on Germany BEET S M S R ANTWERP FALLS BEFORE ONSLAUGHT OF GERMANS (By Associated Press.) London, Oct. 10.—Antwerp, the Belgians’ last and strongest/citadel, has fallen. The moral effect of the city's fall is not minimized in Eng- dand. Napoleon called Antwerp a pistol pointing at England’s heart. It is said here that the German newspapers are predicting Ant- werp’'s use as a base for operations against England. With Antwerp taken the Germans will be able to detach their considerable besieging force and transfer it to their right wing in France, which is sorely pressed. It is estimated that there are 400,000 Germans in Belgium. How much damage has been done Antwerp is unknown; some refugees say Notre Dame Cathedral is dam- aged; others deny that. BELGIANS EVACUATED ANTWERP YESTERDAY (By Associated Press.) London, Oct. 10.—An official Marconi dispatch from Berlin an- nounces the confirmation of the re- port that Antwerp has fallen. The British war office announces that the Belgians evacuated the city yes- terday. The official announcement of Antwerp's occupation was given out by the German war office last | It says several forts of the inner line fell yesterday afternoon land the town was in possession of night. the Germans since midday. The commander of the garrison has evacuated the forts and the Belgians are still holding a few lorts, but this don’'t influence the German po- sition. -BOMBARDMENTS STOPPED (By Associated Press.) Antwerp, Oct. 9, (via London)— Tt is rumored that the German in- fantry has penetrated the Antwerp's fall was robbed of much of its intrinsic value by the garri- son’s escape. Only enough men were left to operate the fort's guns. The forts around Cootich, six miles southeast of Antwerp, are eaid #till be holding oat to FIGHTING IN FRANCE FAVORABLE TO ALLIES (By Associated Press) Paris, O2t. 10—1¢ is officially an- nounced this afternoon that fighting is continuing under satisfactory con- ditfons to the French. The opposing cavalry are fighting on the French left wing. To the north of the River Oise and near St. Mihiel, the 'French have ‘made material prog- ress. The Russians have occupied Lyck, in eastern Prussia, and the siege of Przeelnyse continues under condi- tions favorable to the Ruesians. EXPECT PORTUGAL TO DECLARE WAR ON GERMANY (By Assoclated Press.? London, Oct. 10.—The 12xchange Telegraph Co.’s Amsterdam - corre- spondent telegraphs that the Bureau Weinzehr, a semi-official news agency, asserts that Berlin is mo- mentarily expecting a declaration of war on Germany by Portugal. c—————————————————————————————————————— STATE FAIR Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 10—The Alabama State Fair will be run dur- ing the coming week, opening Mon- day and remaining wide cpen until Saturday night, with a complete showing of all the industries and products of this thriving State. An exhibit of interest is that which has been forwarded by the Canadian government, showing the resources of the great dominion. Saturday will be Negro Day, and the colored Masons have worked hard to make the exhibit in the Negro Department larger and better than ever before. The horse racing program which has been prepared, has brought a higher class of horses than recently seen in the Southern circuits, and promises to prove one of the best attractions of the exposition. — MEXICAN CONFERENCE Mexico City, Oect. 10.—A con- vention to consider the restoration of order throughout the republic will be held today in Agues Calien- tes. Hostilities have been suspended dfiring the past week, and if an amicable agreement is reached they will not be resumed. As many Car- ranzista and Villista generals as could possibly leave their troops afe now in that city to take part in the meeting. Gen. Obregon 1is very hopeful regarding the ability of this convention to arrive at a satisfac- tory arramgement. oy TO TOUR UNITED STATES London, Oct. 9.—Mr. and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, who, since their split with Mrs. Pankhurst have not been promincnt in the suffrage movement, are expected to leave on the next steamer for th United States, where they have wmade ar- rangements to tour the country. Recently they joined the United Suffragists, a society which occupies an intefmediary position between that of the ultra-militants, as rep- resented by the Women’s Social and Political Union, and the strict Con- stitutionalists. It is expected that in the councils of this society the Pethick Lawrences will play a con- spicuous part, for they are remark- ably clever, both with the tongue and pen. K. OF C. BANQUET —_— Scranton, Pa., Oct. 10.—James A. Flaherty of Phjladelphia, Su- ‘premc Knight of the Knights of Columbus, is expected to arrive in this city tomorrow to witness the ' exemplification of the fourth degree and to speak at the banquet follow- ing the degree. WMr. Flanerty will lead the grand march at the Discov- ery Day ball on Monday. Another noted speaker who will be heard at the banquet tomorrow evening will be Rev. Thomas E. Sherman, son of Gen. Sherman of civil war fame. A number of national and State of- ficials are expected here tomorrow to attend the ceremonies. owns a large express and commission S e suburbs |}, ines8, which she operates with 1gh a breach In Fort Berchem |yyg 519 of three sons, who have been and the bombardments stopped. 500 homeseekers from the North and West arrived in this State this week over the Southern Railway. Four- HE HAS 57 KINSMEN IN GERMAN ARMY New Orleans, La., Oct. 10.— David Fink of Gretna, across the river from this city, has fiftyseven nephews and grand nephews in the German army. “Only the birth records of the province in which many families live could tell positively how many first and second cousins of mine are today bearing arms for the father- land,” said Mr. Fifk. “I came from a large family in which there is a preponderance of boys. All of these have served or are serving their time :«in the army, and, with the ex- ception of my uncles, are still sub- ject to call, most of them belonging to the first and second reserves.” While Mr. Fink is thus shown to come from a distinctly fighting fam- ily, he himself is a man of peace. ‘He denounces war vigorously ana repeatedly. “None but a German,” he says, “‘a man born and raised under the Ger- man military rule and with blood kin still under that rule can realize the terrible toll taken of the man- hood jof Germany by this war. “It is a war that unjoints the bones and rends asunder the sinews of German commerce as well as German society. My oldest sister, now in Berlin, released, but who are still in the re- serves. She has two sons still in the army. And thus {t is all over the empire. Everything is sacrificed to the beast of war when it breaks loose. " Mr. Fink, though n native of Ger- many, has been in America since he was a youth. Provisional Gov’t For Mexico To (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Oct. 10.—Constitu- tionalist headquarters here were ad- vised today that prepara‘ions for es- tablishing a provisionel government for Mexico would be made regard- less of the forthcoming Aguas Ca- lientes peace conference. [Informa- tion received here shows that Car- ranza controls 100,000 men and Vil- la only 24,000, THE FIRST WOMAN TOWN MARSHAL IN TEXAS Arlington, Texas, Oct. 10,--Mrs. Carrie Rogers, the first woman town marshal in Texas, has had two weeks of responsibility and has de- cided she likes it very well. Arling- ton likes Mrs. Rogers, especially younger Arlington, for she has given twelve acres of her own land to the public for recreation ground and a plug.-c for spooners to spoon. “You see,” she explained, “there are too many good looking bachelors in Arlington, and by furnishing a place for the young couples to spoon I hope to alter that condition. Mrs. Rogers’ appointment was an indirect outcome of the adoption of the commission form of povernment for Arlington after three unsuccess ful attempts. The substantial busi- ness men of the town, who had been back of the commission gorernment move, urged the mayor to appoint her. FIVE HUNDRED HOMESEEKERS REACH JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville, Oct. 10.—Nearly teen extra cars attached to the Royal Palm train brought them to Jacksonville and they have left for intermediate points in the State. The passenger traffic is also becom- ing heavy over the Royal Palm route, it being necessary to have two sections to the train that the crowds might be accommodated. From every source comes the news that heavy passenger season is ex- pected for Florida. Knoxville' and Chicago are among the foremost who are gateways for Florida travel. St. Louis handles practically all of the traffic from the West and the rail- road officials there declare that this is one of the earliest starts in a long time. Be Established i No. 276 Gen. Inglis Issues His Proclamation REGARDING U. C. V. RE- UNION TO BE HELD IN LAKELAND Gives Outline of Some of the Business to Come Before the Sessions; Urges That Harmony Prevail Confederate veterans all over Flor- ida are making preparations for the twenty-fourth annual reunion to be held at Lakeland, Oct. 28, 29 and 30. ! Major General John L. Inuglis, com- manding the Florida Division, U. C. V., and W. H. Sebring, adjutant general and chief of staff, have sent out the following general order in regard to the reunion: Every camp that has paid its dues is entitled to one delegates for every 20 members and for each additional fraction of 20. However, every camp whose dues are paid is entitled to two delegages. For example: A camp having paid on 41 members is en- titled to 3 delegates and tnree alter- nates, and a camp with less than 40 is entitled to two. To those camps who have not yet pald their dues or sent in a list of officers and comrades, vour com- mander begs you to attend to these necessary details at once—elect your delegates and alternates snd meet us at Lakeland Oct. 28, 29 and 30. The Southeastern Passenger Asso- ciation, embracing all Florida lines, has authorized a very low rate of one cent per mile plus 25¢. Your nearest local railroad agent can give you full information. There are some camps that have not turned in their pledzes to the Woman's monument fund. Your commander would admonish you to permit no longer delay in thig mat- ter. Send your dues to Benj. W. Partridge, treasurer Woman’s monu- ment fund, Monticello, Fla. Unto the Daughters of the Con- federacy, the descerndants of the he- roes and heroines of our own be- loved Dixie, we send greeting of love and a plea for your inspiring presence at our reunioa. The di- vision commander pledges you the freedom of our convention and the right-of-way to our hearts. Unto the Sons: We need you now. The door of our hearts is still wide open. The opening exercises—the wel- come, the response, the presenta- tions and the usual opeping func- tions—will be the evening's pro- gram for Oct. 27—Tuesday. The regular business prcgram will be taken up promptly on \Wednesday morning, Oct. 28. Thae sponsorial staff of the general commanding will be announced at a later date. The Hotel Kibler will be the head- quarters of the commanding general Florida Division. Your commander appeals to his comrades to join with him in mak- ing our twenty-fourth annual re- union the most pleasant and har- monious in the history of our organ- ization. Let that type of love—the highest of all creation, love of com- rade for comrade—be our watch- lword, and by this sign let us unite to make this reunion a veritable love (feast of good things only. By order: | JOHN L. INGLIS, ‘Commanding Fla. Division, U. C. V. W. H. SEBRING, Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff. CONGRESS TO ADJOURN Washington, D. C., Oct. 10.— Concerted movement for an ad- journment of Congress has been started and it is expected that body will adjourn by the 15th of this month. The president is agreeable to the plan and the leaders under- stand that he is willing they ad- journ after the passage of the war revenue bill with the understanding that he could call Congress in ex- traordinary session not earlier than Nov. 10 if he finds public business requires it. Many members of the House are eager to return to their districts and enter their campaigns for re-election.