Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, October 28, 1914, Page 1

P ening Meeting Last Night DRESSES OF WELCOME, siIc AND OTHER FEATURES MADE UP PROGRAM venty Fourth Annual Re-Union Confederate Veterans In Session:- THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PU ' BLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF TH E BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMB R ER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. applauded and her song, which was a tribute to the old soldiors, the Southern girls and the Southland generally, was interrupted frequent- ly by vociferous applause of appre- ciation. ciation. Miss Mary McKay accom- panied Miss Riggins on the niano. Gen. Cox then introduced Gen. W. H. Sebring, of Jacksonville, who spoke on behalf of Gen. Inglis, whose voice was weak and who was to have responded to the addresses of welcome. He ad- dress, voicing his appreciation of the ‘hospitable welcome accorded the vet- erans and of the delightful entertain- ment which is being showered on the made a stirring tine Business Occupied To-|wearers of the grey during their stay hys Sessions; Auto Ride This Afternoon; Recep- tion for Maids and Sponsors Tonight he opening exercises of the 24th ual reunion of Confedcrate Vet- s of the State of Florida, were d last night at the Auditorium, ng witnessed by about 1,500 per- , Veterans, Sons of Veterans, ds of Honor, Sponsors, Daugh- s of the Confederacy, visiting del- tes and home people making up highly interested audience which the spacious hall picious occasion . Music for the occasion was fur- hed by nd, the old familiar bugle call as d during the 60’s being the sig- for the opening of the reunion. When the curtain rolled up at 8 ok the vast audience were ted to a sight not soon to be for- ten. Assembled on the stage e the officers of the Florida Di- on, U. C. V., Maids of Honor, psors and representatives of the al Camp Veterans, Sons of Veter- Daughters, City and Board of Mde. Gen. J. A. Cox, as master ceremonies, announced that after erica was sung the invocation uld be delivered by Rev. Wallace ar, pastor of the First urch of Lakeland instead of Bish- Weed, who did not arrive until a T train, Judge Epps Tucker was to have vered the addrees of welcome on If of the Lakeland Camp U. C. -, but on account of illness was un- to be present. His place was Iy filled by Senator Herbert J. ie, who, although wunprepared, having hed any previous notice, efully welcomed the visitors in Wost cordial and feeling manner. The address of welcome on behalf the local Chapter, Daughters of Confederacy, which appears where in this issue, was next 0 by Mrs. Anna Hanna Darra- » Dresident of the local chapter, 015 one of the most ardent advo- % of the Lost Cause the South | ever know, and on this occasion briefly touch on the achieve- U1 of the South along educational other lines. The address of welcome from the 4l Camp, Sons of Veterans, was "Wered by Mr. John F. Cox, and this centleman was introduced by Master of ceremonies with the p[{" Words, “Comrades, this is my + the thrill of pride which filled Beart of this beloved 2nd gw- Mt old soldier, General Cox, was Msfused into the hearts of every 4rer of the gray who took an es- 1l interest in his address, which Il be found elsewhere. H°'}- Oscar M. Eaton, mayor of i‘-cn"" was next introduced and réd an address of welcome on thalf ©of the eity government, be- 4 followed by Secretary Holworthy te Board of Trade, both of which esses were heartily appreciated " fnjoyed. They will be found Where, At this point in the program a Dleasing feature was introduced %0 greatly appreciated by the ns. A vocal solo to be sung Miss Frances Riggins was an- "ced, and as this sweet southern Walked out upon the stage °d in & homespun drees, made P skirt style, she was roundly the Lakeland Military l Baptist | in the city, declaring that it is a great pleasure to mect in Lakeland on this occasion. One of the prettiest features of every reunion is the introduction of the Maids of Honor and Sponsors, and the attractive representatives of Southern womanhood who grace the reunion with their presence on this occasion are among the most attrac- tive, talented and intellectual that were ever assembled at a Confederate reunion. The ladics, representing each brigade, were seated on the stage, and beautifully gowned, their natural attractiveness was further enhanced by the red and white rib- bon badges which extended across the front of their dresses. Gen. W. on 'M']H. Sebring first introduced the la- | dies who represented the Florida Di- vision, U. . V.: Mrs. M. J. Win- Iipegler, matron, Seffner; Miss Gladys ' Wilson, sponsor, Lakeland; Miss IScott, South Jacksonville, maid of honor; Miss Johnson, Bartow, maid of honor. Gen. Rosborough, of the Second Brigade, was invited to the rostrum to introduce his ladies, but up to that hour they had not arrived and \fl\at pleasure was denied the audi- ence. Gen. L. H. Buchanan, of Chipley, !ntroduced the ladies representing 'the First Brigade; Mrs. H. G. :Stroult, matron, Chipley; Miss Mittie ‘Buchanan, sponsor, Chipley; (Continued on Page 4) U. S. Steamer Laden With Copper Held _ Up By the British (By Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 28. — The American ship Kroonland, from New York to Naples and Greece, with a (cargo of copper, Wwas detained at Gibraltar by British authorities, ac- lcording to a State department report today from American Consul Sprague, No reason was assigned, but it is supposed to be due to the copper held as conditional contra- band. The United States has asked for a fuller report. Veterans To Have «Camp Fire” In Park Tonight — There will be sembly of Veterans, in the park tonight after sepper for w “Camp fire” meeting. S FREIGHT REDUCTION ON CAL. FRUIT DENIED (By Associated Press.) - Washington, Oct. Zid.———l-‘rexzh! 1 reductions on deci : ;:(:Ien California to Alaban}a. Flor;d;a; Georgia and South Carolina po nt; today were denied by the interstate commerce commission. wous frui running out of Chicago ads e of business about report the volume & the same as that of last vear. Ther have been substantial increases In coal and grain shipments. Miss | shone - Addr 'where LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 1914 DDA ST il LS S MR. J. F. COX'S ADDRESS gy Veterans: We welcome you. On behalf of the Sons of Confederate Veterans we salute you. For many years the people of Lakeland have coveted the honor of entertaining You old heroes in gray with your hearts of gold. We are glad that you came to Lakeland—this beauty spot in Dixie land among the spark- ling lakes and pine clad hills, oranges turn golden in the balmy breezes of November and lus- i cious strawberries blush at the Kkiss |, of the January sun. Sirs, in wtnis town we teach our babies to say Lakeland fivst of all and then to properly train them in‘ the old Southern traditions we teach 1 them to sing Dixie and then to fur- ther train them in the customs of the ' South we teach them to say Colonel and Major. You men who fought: with Lee and Jackson, marched un- der the banners of Johnston and Hood and Law and rode with Forrest and Wheeler in defense of your con- stitutional rights have your proudest satisfaction today in knowing that es ofnv.Velcome Delivered' At the Opening Session of the Confederate Re-Union Last Night P g § and a Georgia woman the first to re- ceive a diploma. Yes, we are honored to entertain |you and in behalf of the Lakeland Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy 1 bid you welcome, vea, thrice welcome to our city and our homes. MAYOR EATON’S ADDRESS Mr. Chairman, Members of the Re- union, Ladies and Gentlemen: 1t is a pleasure to be with you to- 'day and to give you a few words of greeting on behalf of the City of Lakeland. We are very proud of our little city and are alwéys glad to welcome both friends and strangers in our midst. Especially is it grati- fying to us that so many of the con- ventions choose Lakeland as their | place of meeting and we try to make it go pleasant for them that they will carry away a feeling of cordiality to- ward us and our city and a desire to return at some later day. We feel that Lakeland has been especially endowed by nature and Yalso has the requisites for commercial you did your duty well. You fought on against overwhelming odds until that fateful and pre-destined day at Appomattox. We, your sons and grandsons deem this spirit that you have transmitted to us as our proud- est heritage. Defeated, ves, but not dishonored. “It is not that you are licked that counts, but how did you fight and why?" The Lamars and Grady have told‘ in matchless eloquence of the cour- patriotism and devotion to high ideals of the southern soldiers but what of the noble women of the Southland? Those who Kkept the faith and fought a good fight for four long, lonely years at home. It was their lot to sew on, hope on, and pray on and to wait and watch f""*hrothers were news of the last battle, shrinking to read lest the name of some loved one should be in the long, sad roll of welfare. Her beautiful lakes, or- ange groves, truck farms aud homes are a feast to the eyes, while her new hotel, school houses, brick and asphalt streets, sewerage, white way, live Board of Trade and commission form of government show that she is \keeping pace with the most pro- aressive cities of the South. We are also very proud of our lit- tle city park, which is so Leautifully and appropriately ornamented by a monument to The Confederacy erect- ed by the daughters of those valiant imen and heroes who gave their life- Iblood for the lost cause. We feel that the South should pay a high | tribute to these noble women who isuffered martyrdom at home while their fathers, husbands, sons and fighting or wounded or lying in prison. They stood bravely by, ever ready to lend a helping hand to any suffering broth- those killed at the front. The orator [on of the (onfederacy. has not been born, the poet does not It is a delight to me to see s0O live who can do justice to these, the many faces in my audience of friends bravest, sweetest and most self-sac-}whom 1 have known from boyhood rificing women the sun mothers. We trust your stay in Lakeland has ever jung ¥ am glad to see that, after the upon—our mothers and grand- §,yriple struggle and the reconstruc- tion period, they have lived to see our beloved Southland, once reeked |submitted his resignation to No. 291 French Maintain Their Positions; Attacks Of Germans Less Violent md— U. S. TORPEDO STILL AGROUND (By Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 28.—The Unit- ed States government was officially advised today that Carranza had the Aguas Calientes convention on con- dition that Villa and Zapata resign their posts in the constitutionalist army and retire to prizatce life. Germany and Austria To Take 75,000 Bales Of Cotton Monthly {By Associated Press) Washington, Oct. 28.—Ambassa- dor Gerard cabled today that Ger- many needs at least fifty thousand and Austria twenty-five thousand bales of cotton monthly. He has been advised of the assurance by Great Britain that cargoes of cotton will not be molested when destined for belligerent countries in neutral bottcms. Ambassador Gerard {s en- deavoring to obtain details of the German's cotton demand. CARRANZA SUBMITS RESIGNATION CON- DITIONALLY (By Assoclated Press.) Norfolk, Oct. 28.—The United States torpedo boat destroyer Pauld- ing, with {its. crew aboard, is still aground today in Lynn Iiaven In- let, with war ships standing by. The Paulding is not in danger snd now lies in five feet of sand. Fort Worth Ships 3000 Horses to Can- ada; More To Follow (By Associated Press.) i will be pleasant and that your meet- {in the blood of civil conflict, nOWi Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 28.—A ings may be harmonious and l‘"’m'lvnlovhm the blessings of peace, .shipment of over 3,000 horses from able; that in your old age you may enjoy all the best things of this life and when taps are sounded and the great Commander summons each of ‘ence among us, and we you to final roll call, may you find a jovous welcome in the land of eter- nal peace. MRS. DARRACOTT'S ADDRESS Veterans, Sons of .Veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy: It ig an easy matter to say, We iMay you yet welcome you to our city, and to our homes. But languaze is inadequate to express the profound pleasure and cordial feeling it gives us to| have the honor of entertaining you. Men who acted in obedience to the highest instinct of men of Anglo- saxon blood. That intense desire for sovernment and in defepce of who knew they self their homes, men were right, which has been ack- nowledged was right after fifty vears But we neced not fear. ;1 ip children and grandchildren will be taught that the Unitea States| government supported the secession of Texas from Mexico, the secession of Cuba from Spain, |Panama from the United States of an informal as-!go.th America 1 Blue and Grev |:|an armed ships. But the only seces- + | liamsburg, with armed men sion the United States Government did not support was the the South from the North in IRM.. Yes, we are honored to entertain a body who represent a people that lead in intellect, for, do jouw knn.w. william and Mary College of Wil- va., was the first insti- tute in the United States. Do "ou know it was the first to be charted by the crown, the first to have a séhool of modern language fisrt to have a school of history, the first to use the honor system. The Georgia State University of Athens, Ga., was the first State University in the United States. The Wesleyan Fe- male College of Macon, Ga., was the first college for women in the world, the secession of | prosperity and happinese. ciate the honor of having your pres- realize at last that the lost cause was a bless- ing in disguise and that the standard of Southern manhood and woman- hood has been thereby maintained and perfected. We extend to you a cordial greet- and |ing and our hearts and homes are open to you in hospitable welcome. spend many happy years in your homes you so bravely and nobly defended and be able to igreet all of your comrades at your next reunion. Again 1 bid you welcome. SEC. HOLWORTHY'S ADDRESS The Lakeland Board of Trade, which 1 have the honor to represent tonight, is our cosmopolitan com- | mercial organization which is help- ing to build up Lakeland and the {surrounding country. T say cosmo- politan because its membership in- | cludes men from every walk im life and it is to the credit of a city no larger than ours that this associa- tion can boast of having over two hundred members, more or less ac- tive. 1 say cosmopolitan hecause T { want yon to understand the nature ceccssion of jand comprehensiveness of this wel- |come which comes throbbing from the heart of Lakeland’s industrial body. These men were a unit in their desire to have you come to s _for this, your annual reunion. They ‘lhade me invite you. I did so. You ‘have come and it is now my great lpleasure and equally great honor, on behalf of the Lakeland Board of Trade to bid you welcomg to our city. The mayor has already prac- tically turned over to you :he keys of the city and in the name of our association I beg to extend to each you one of you an honorary member- ship in the livest commercia! organi- (Continued on Page 4.) O‘lrg}"ort Worth to Montreal for the use hearts are with you and we appre-|of the English and French armies begun today, and it is sald others will follow during the week. PRESIDENT ISSUES THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION (By Associated Prets) Washington, Oct. 28.—President Wilson today {ssued his prociamation designating Thursday, Nov. 26, as Thanksgiving day. Major Head, of Tampa, the man who made the office of county treas- urer famous by declining to take more fees than reasonably compen- sated for the work of the office, is a e e e e Issue Not Yet Settled . In Belgium GERMANS CALL FOR MORE TROOPS TO ENABLE THEM TO REACH DECISION THERE French Advancing North and East of Ypres; Germans Pleased With Conditions On Yser Canal (By Associated Press.) Paris, Oct. 28.-—A French offi- cial announcement issued this after- noon says that yesterday the German attacks between Nieuport and Arras were less violent and the French po- sitions everywhere were maintained. French forces continue to advance to north and east of Ypres. BATTLE ISSUE IN BELGIUM NOT SETTLED (By associated Press.) Paris, Oct. 28.—The battle issue in Belgium is apparently far from detern.ination today. That the Ger- mans intend to reach a decision in this part of the theater of war is in- dicated by the report that their gen- era] staff had called for further troops from the Belgium German force for concentration in the vicin- ity of Dixmunde, where the severest fighting in the battle in Flanders oc- curred. The main body of the aiiieg south of Dixmunde as officially arnounced has shown itself able, despite heavy cannonading and attacks by the German infantry to take the offen- sive against the German coantingents which previously crossed the Yser. The news is received with satisfac- tion here. GERMANS MEET SUCCESS AT YSER CANAL (By Associated Press.) London, Oct. 28.—The Chroni- cle’'s Amsterdam dispatch, dated Tuesday, says a Berlin dispatch de- clares that the fight at Yser canal is going favorably to the Germans. CROWN PRINCE OF BAVARIA WOUNDED (By Assoclated Press) London, Oct. 28.—The Crown Prince of Bavaria Is said now to be in command of the German forces at Ypres. It is reported that he has been wounded. (By Assoclated Press.) Berlin, Wireless to Sayville, Oct. 28 .——Austro-German reports from the eastern theater of war indicate that a severe battle is raging along the Vistula and San rivers. pleasant visitor who is being warm-! ly greeted by his comrades and his many friends in this city. 47 Bodies Recovered From Mine Explosion; 276 Men Escaped Press.) 28.—It is es- (By Associated Royalton, Ill., Oct. timated this morning fifty and sixty were killed yesterday in the explosion at the Franklin coal and coke mine. Forty-seven bodies have been recovered and 276 men escaped immediately after the blast. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co. has deeded to the city of Milwaukee two valuable strips of Jand on the Menominee riv- er in the heart of thec ity worth ap- proximately $250,000. The land is to be used in Milwaukee’s inner har- bor project. i London, lanesa | that between | lowecn party for Saturday 'EMDEN SINKS l JAPANESE STEAMER (By Assoclated Prese.) Oct. 28.—The German | cruiser Emden sank the small Jap- steamer Kamegasaki Maru while the latter was proceeding to Singapore, according to a Central News Agency dispatch from Berlin. The Ladies’ Ald of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon to (vomplete arrangements for the Hal- night, also to elect a delegate to represent their aid at the State convention, to be held at St. Petersburg Nov. 11, 12 and 13. Mrs. W. B. Moon, President of the Aid, was selected as delegate from the society and we 'rnel that we have been ‘fortunate in securing such an able represcntative. SECRETARY. 1t is estimated that more than $1,- 500,000 will be required to issue the new freight and passenger tariffs i necessary to secure the costemplated ‘rate advances in western territory,, i ! i t