Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, October 29, 1914, Page 1

1 HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM - PUBLISHED IN T P omn A. Rosborough, Of Gainesville, Elected Com- O Ao iouteiiact e g S AL Georgia, and was a man of promi- nence in his old home. having held the office of sheriff of his county. He was also county commissioner i Lake county, this State. For some Jeath Angel imed A C l a l m e years he resided in this city, where the has a nephew, Mr. Russell Col- Veteran TOday'hert. and a nie;‘e, )l‘;'s. (;l.s 3 Po:}u — 5. McGREGOR, OF TAM- pA, PASSED Awfig fia 9 0CLOCK AT T = lquainted with him. DITORI];J%,Y E%:E? | The body of the aged veteran was CAUSIETAILURE '!laken in charge by the Kimbrough Undertaking Co. and was preparcd I jfor shipment to Tampa, which will he Sessions Have Been Devot- ‘be made this afternoon, intevment ed to Ro_uhlfle‘ ul:“s“‘:l“- | taking place in that city. A son of Camp Fire Ta s;nan the deceased came up on the 1:29 Pleasure Generally train to accompany the remains to The most important business of itheir destination. hie Confederate Veteran’s reunion was disposed of this afternoon when ohn H. Roseborough, of Gaines- tille, was chosen ag commander of ibe Florida Division, U. C. V. ago he moved to Tampa, where seyv- era] children reside. He was a man of the highest type of universally esteemed by those ac- CAMP FIRE IN PARK LAST NIGHT There is nothing more interesting When nominations were called than to hear the beloved oid veter- for, Gen. H. W.. Long, of Marion ang recount their experiences during wunty, in an eloquent speech pre- \the war, telling (';f their vicissitudes snted the name of John H. Rose-|and of the humorous side of the borough, of Alachua county. The |conflict as well, and last night the pomination was seconded by Gen. |park was filled with veterans, their B. W. Partridge. ladies and a large number of visit- Gen. J. D. Allen, of Lakeland, ors and homefolks, who gathered to placed in nomination H. H. Dun- enjoy the “Camp Fire” which made can, of Tavares. Mr. Duncan’s nom-“up last evening's entertainment. ination was seconded by Gen, E, M. For two hours first one veteran and Law. then another told anectdotes and in- Col. F. M. Irohmonger nominat- cidents of the war and of their per- ed Gen. A. D. Williams, of Jack- sonal experiences and everyone in sonville. This nomlnation was elo- Athe large crowd thoroughly enjoyed quently seconded by Capt. James !hearing the speakers. Chesser . Miss Ida Jeffries was introduced Gen. Williams tnanked the con- as Maid of Honor from the First vention for the honor of the nomi- “Brigadn, and ghe made a stirring ad- nation, but asked that he he permit- /dress which we take pleasure in re- ted to withdraw his name. lproducing elsewhere in this issue. The ballot was then taken result-! An invitation was extended at the | Camp Fire for all veterans who i possibly could to attend the recep- ing as follows: Roseborough, 51. Duncan, 23. General Duncan moved that t vote be made unanimous for General ;HOD i they Roseborough, which was don s;\mld'Here ¥ ] e much enthg;lslum A 5 : ‘sex, enjoying their hospitality ?a]l declared the evening was This morning’s session of the Vet- long to be remembered. erans was marked by the eiection of A feature of this morning's ses- brigade commanders as follows: sion was the address of General Nf" First Brigade—Alfred Ayer, of than Bedf:)rd Forrest, adjutant in Ocala. chief of the Sons of Confederate Second Brigade—S. M. Roblnson,l\'etcrans. General Forrest spol:; heiwhlch wag tendered the Maids of or, Sponsors and Daughters. mingled with the fairer and one of Chipley. eloquently and at some length e—J the oreanization at Thi ¢ the objects of Lak«i-lll:.:d s Y !the head of which he stands, and Lak {urged the Veterans to co-cperate in b s eland are highly the work of the Sons, which is to Pleased that one of their citizens has see that justice is done the Soath by thus been honored, and will take hlstors. . The Dleasure hereafter in substituting r(_(_m_d's‘ the compilation of accurate generzl for colonel when addressing | .. ..ipentic data, giving the true Gen. Allen, who is one of the most facts as to the achievements of e s oy et Southern men, not onls in the Civil Confederacy ever knew. l war, but in other stirning nistorical epochs of the nation, and the cor- prescrvation of war ANGEL OF DEATH rection of prejudied d or sed .u]r--‘ HOVERED OVER counts of these occurrencesz, are t “f REUNION ! particular objects of the Sons O The shadow of tragedy was spread {ryeterans, and General Forrest urged ver the meeting of the Confederate'fl" members of the orgzanization to | Veterang this morning, when, short- greater interest in these matters. v after the business session was ile paid a glowing tribute to the talled to order in the Auditorium,|paughters of the Confederacy. spoke A. S. McGregor, of Tampa, one of iop the monuments they had erected, the Veterans, fell dead on the steps|,f their devotion to the :-:n'ri-‘mlil of the building. the preservation of its lr:\ditlf»n~,. Mr. McGregor came up from|ang stated that he L.'\d'uft(‘n hear« Tampa yesterday and was the guest|it said by his distinguished mh.p: of relatives in thig city, where up 0 and others that had it not hwn{}?l tWo vears ago he had resided. He|ips women of the South the s\xl\ Was in his usual health, and a few'war would not have . jasted minutes before the end came had |months. General Forrest's rnmarks been chatting brightly with ac-iwere listened to with rapt attention Quaintances. He had entered the|and roundly cheered. hall to attend the session of the Vet- SOOI DODOOTOV ;rans, but when stricken was lea\'-ln R < 12 the building, probably feeling EXTENDS © faint or gick. As he was ascending ¢ THE TELHF((GigA% VETERANS © the steps of the building leading to < GREET . o the street, he sank to the floor, and . Evening Telegram ex- o dicd with scarcely a struggle. Phy- > e ‘ud wishes to the Vet- & ;l;h“ R Noviiy ounittol, P g “"::: i‘r:d takes pleasure this =4 ore they could reach him he had & ch Vet- © Passed beyond the aid of earthly % atterncon I fi tv[]l: gp::er with @ Winistrations. He had been subject |% eran 3 coPYO L L o o its © 10 heart trouble, and had on former |2 it comfnli;n“?]n o Qg erest. W Occasions had attacks similar to this|¢ contents o and fatal one. Mr.- McGregor was a native E ot’ mander Fla. Div. U.C. V. and other relatives. About two years | character, ¢ LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, OCT. 29: 1914. Order of Parade The Parade will move promptly at 3:30 Friday afternoon The following is the Order of the Parade. Mounted Police Fire Department (on foot, following fire truck) . City Officials (in automobile) 4 4 MEHEH Band (on foot) Boy Scouts (on foot, two carrying U. S. and Confederate flags) DAUGHTEOF THE CONFEDERACY (in automobiles) CONFEDERATE VETERANS (in automobiles) (This Division will march by and in order of Brigade led by the Sponsors and Maids of Honor) Lakeland Camp, U, C. V’s (in automobiles) Members of the G. A. R. (in automobiles) Sons of Confederate Veterans (on foot) Spanish American War Veterans (on foot) The Committee desire to give notice that they will en- ¢ deavor to see that all the delegations are provided with cars, & BOBPPPEIBIPEPRIIIEIED i first provided for. 4 All our citizens owning cars are urgently requested to ?tlon at the home of Mrs. Darracott, I/ 2 have them in line not later than 2:45 p. m. whether previous- % ly seen by the committee or not, as every available car in the 5 city will be needed. 3 The Mayor has been requested to act as Mashall of the > Parade and he has called to his assistance Messrs. F. R. Rivers and Dr. W. S. Irvin. The orders of these gentlemen in connection with the parade should be respected. The line of the parade will be as follows: From City Hall on Florida Avenue north to school house, where a stop will be made for an address, from thence g along Peachtree Street east to Tennessee, thcnce. south to @ (Oak, along Oak to Kentucky and south across rialroad to % Main Street, thence east to Massachussetts, thence south to & Orange, west to Kentucky, north to Main, west to ’I"ennes- % <ee. south to Orange, west to Forida, north to Main and ;g disperse. ! % k4 The mounted Poice, Fire Department, City Officials and & Tand will assemble on Main Street between the City Hall & and Tennessee Avenue. . ; The Tlovs Scouts and Daughters of the Confederacy will & assemble on the south sidé of the park. ] ; : The Confederate Veterans, in order of Brigade and W.Ith their Sponsors and Maids will assemble on the north side % of Main Street between Tennessee and Kentucky. 2 b The Lakeland Camp of the U. C. Vs and Spanish Amer- € ican War Veterans will assemble at the foot of Main Street. The committee in charge desire Scout Master Kelsey Blanton to be on hand to place the Scouts in line; A. J. Hol- ? worthy to place the Daughters; J. D. Allen the Veterans; A. ¢ Schaffer the G. A. R’s; B, Hi. Belisario the Spanish War Veterans. B B T T e T T T R T T Social Functions Given In Honor of the Visitors \ the ladieg after their Camp Fire in ;th'- park, and all thoroughly enjoyed ’vln- occasion . RECEPTION LAST NIGHT I The attractive home of Mrs. A. wag the scene of a'! = 1. Darracott pretty affair last evening when ”"*, CONFEDERATE BALL TONIGHT Dauzhters entertained the Matrons | i The crowning social feature of the and the Daughters of the Confrzdvr-ir:-unlon will take place tonight at acy who are attending the State re- the Elks Club rooms, wherc that or- f union this week. {der will tender a ball in honor of { Honor, | The house was beautifully deco- the Veterans, Maids o ted with flags and bunting in the Sponsors, Sons of Veterans, Daugh- and Maids of Honor, the Sponsors, | ra i (onfed rate colors, and a qnan!ilyltnrs of the Confederacy, members of R. and all those in any throughout way connected with the reunion. j The ball ’nf cu t flowers, vines, and lerng were the G. A. attractively — arranged the reception rooms. will open at 9% o'clock, As the guests arrived, they wvre’uml receiving at tne door will be met at the door by Mrs. D. J. ;(;nn. J. D. Allen, Gen. J. A. Cox Browning, and introduced to the re-‘and Capt. W. L. Finger, who will 1. Larracott, | bid the guests welcome and tvrn them over to the Elks and ceiving line, Mrs. A. 3 Mefilachan, Miss Hat- ".”7 h\lq \:' fT Norvell, Mrs. !]adlos who will make them have a ;1“ ;”'\.ny"y;n.t ‘~"§~ J. D. Allen, |delightful evening. The program M. i\vm include a number of the old- time dances and the Veterans will nduci-d to the trip the light fantastic and for the . Flana- :ume hark back to the days of their Atiss Lena McCrary and Mrs. | boyhood. P. Cox, where they were served .\1}lslc for the occasion will Dbe with i’(‘n cream and cake by Mrs. F. :furnlshed by the Auditorium orches- B. Terrell, Mrs. I. J. Je;n;{ns.:!, tra. i ie Bryant, Miss Jeffries} ::: “\::zz;, P1 Anderson. Punch | Automobile Ride S« cerved on the front porch by| Fifty automobiles carried the Vet- I“?s S”‘]’ jse Bowyer, Miss Anna erans on a ride around the city and . Ol: 11 and .\;iss Erma Nor- ' through the surrounding country Delle M ‘ye;terday afternoon, and ali enjoyed the trip, everybody expressing their surprise at finding such a progres- sive and uptodate city, commenting on the cleanliness of the city, of its numbers by Mrs. Hilda Peterman handsome paved streets, lovely and Mrs. J. W. Darracott. homes and lakes, and of the beauti- The Veterans were invited to join ful country surrounding the town. tand Mrs. J. F. Gracy, by Mrs. F. Hetherington. The guests were col dining room by Mrs. E. gan, H. vell. A musical program was rendered, solos being given by Mrs. Thos. Cason, Miss Frances Riggins and Mr. Williamson. and piano vocal ¥ Lut it is understood that the ladies and old soldiers are §reuw Veterans of the Florida Di- ; ern young manhood, Hon. Oscar G. Eaton, mayor of the city of Lake- land, we leave this mcssage of af- their ' HE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. No. 292 Germans Being Rushed To Belgium To Take Calais At All Gosts U. C. V. Committee On Resolutions . Made Report This afternoon’s session opened with the report of the committee on reso- lutions which adopted Dby unanimous rising vote, and which follows: were Your committe on resolutions re- spectfully offer their report. Resolved, That the United Con- vision, in its 24th annual conven- tion, held in the city of Lakeland, do most heartily thank the citizens of this splendid Southland city for the gracious hospitality that has been given ug so charmingly since we have been their guesis. Unto them is deserving the highest praise and our deepest gratitude. To the Boy Scouts—those splen- did scions of a noble stock, we pay hearty tribute and hearty for valuable service. thanks Allies Hold Their Ground In Flanders BERLIN EXPLAINS IT BY DECLARING 11 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS ARE ASSISTING British Court Mourns For Prince Maurice, First Of Royal Family To Be Sacrificed (By Associated Press) London, Oct. 29.-—The ‘Times Copenhagen correspoadent tele- graphs that it is learned in Berlin that soldiers are being rushed from the east and west battle fronts to Belgium in response to the emper- or's order to take Calais at all costs. 1t is semi-officially announced that the Germans will be able to control the southern part of tine North Sea when they possess Calais. That unto that splendid product'ALL'IEs HOLDING of our State that best type of South- fectionate gratitude for his untiring and intelligent attentions that have contributed so much to our enjoy- ment. ‘That our thanks be conveyed to the local committee for providing thomes for the members of the con-| vention, and so fine an auditorium where we have met for our delibera- tions. Our comforts have heen im- measurable, and our cvery want an- ticipated. To Gen. J. A. Cox, whose genial- ity has been an inspiration and whose old age is now crowned with that love of the other fellow that is fragrant with good things we leave a deeper thankfulness than we can express. Through him we send this open expression of our love to his comrades in Lakeland Camp. Especially to those thoughtful cit- (Continued on Page 4.) First Annual Re-Union of Sons In Session Today The Sons of Veterans are holding their first annual reunion here to- day, the meeting opening at 2:30 o'clock at the City Hall at which time the following program was carried out: Call to order by V. W. Stephen- son, first llcutenant commander Camp E. Kirby-Smith, Lakeland, Fla. Invocation by D. H. Sloan, chap- lain Fourth Florida brigade. Comrade Stephenson, commander Lakeland Camp, turns convention over to Chas. H. Spencer, of Tam- 'pa, commander Fourth brigade. i Comrade Spencer turns conven- tion over to W. W. Harriss, of Oca- {la, commander Florida Division, S. C. V. Address by N. B. Forrest, adjut- ant in chief S. C. V. Address of welcome by Comrade V. W. Stephenson, of Lakeland. Response to address of welcome by Comrade D. ‘E. McKeever of Camp Jno. M. Martin, Ocala, Fla. Address by J. J. Stewart, of Bradentown, Fla. Address by Comrade J. R. In- gram of Camp Stonewall Jackson, Jacksonville, Fla., on the good of the order. Song by Miss Emma Scott, of Jacke=onville. Roll call of camps. Appointment of credential mittee. General business. New business. com- THEIR GROUND (By Associated Press.) London, Oct. 29.--The four- teenth day of the West Flanders battle found the allies holding their ground west of Yser. The Germans are apparently bringing more re- inforcements to repeat their furious attempts to break throngh and reach the French coast. Berlin says sixteen British warships are alding the allies, as if explaining why the Germans haven't advanced in Flan- ders. In the battle in the castern the- ater the Russians appear to have driven the German right wing just as a fortnight ago they shactered the left before Warsaw. Berlin confirms the German retreat in Poland. The British court is mourning the death of Prince Maurice, of Battenberg, the first member of the royal fam- ly sacrificed in war. CRUISER EMDEN, DISGUISED AS JAP BOAT, SINKS TWO 7 SHIPS (By Associated Prese.) Tokio, Oct. 29.—The Britisu embassy heard today that the Ger- man crujser Emden, flying the Jap- anese flag and disguised by the ad- dition of a fourth smokestack, en- tered Penang, a British possession in the Straits Settlement, sinking the Russian cruiser Jamtuchug and a French destroyer. The Jemtchug carried a crew of 334 men. SERIOUS OUTBREAK AT PORT AU PRINCE (By Associated Press.) Port Au Prince, Oct. 29. —A se- rious revolutionary outbreak oc- curred here last night as a result of the landing of Charles Zamor, brother of the republic. There was street shooting throughout the city and encounters continued today. Members of the ministry have taken refuee in foreign consulates. FRENCH PROGRESSING (By Associated Press ) Paris, Oct. 29.—A F:'-;m-h official statement this afternoon says the Freach have uwrogressed at several points on the battle lina, particular- ly at Ypres and to the south of Ar- ras. Nothing new on the front be- tween Nieupor: and Dixmude. Be- tween the Aisne and Argenne the French have occupied several Ger- man trenches. [he French have also advanced in the Apremont re- gion. NO REPORT RECEIVED (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Oct. 29.—It is officially announced in Berlin today that nothing is known concerning the re- port that German troops entered An- gola, a Portuguese West African colony. B