Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 5, 1914, Page 1

efeller 'HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM . PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAR TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. MRS. McGOWAN RESORTS TO THE UNWRITTEN LAW PLEA l’.ml’l), FLORIDA, THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 1914. General Von Kluck Dies No. 4. Meat Supply TWO AVIATORS INJURED IN CALIFORNIA (By Associated Press.) San Diego, Cal., Nov. 5.—Cap- tain L. E. Goodier, Jr., of the United States aviation corps, and Glenn Martin, another aviator, were badly hurt today in a fall of forty feet in Martin’s machine near the Of Wounds In Head; News Is Being Suppressed ALLIES REPULSE VIOLENT ATTACKS OF THE GER- : Not To Suffer By Closing of Placed Jer Bond (By Associated Press.) Pensacola, Nov. 5.—The unwrit- ten law was among the defense’s principal pleas at the trial here to- day, of Mrs. Florence McGowan, the Mobile trained nurse, who is charged with murdering Tferoy Brown, a young man of this city, two months $5,00 PLEA OF NOT OF CHARGES EFERRED ors Of the New Road Have Been d On Similar Bail soctated Press.) Nov. 5.—Wm. Rock- andard Oil multi-mil- red today in the crim- of the United States fentered a plea of not indictment charging connection with his per director of the New d. He was placed un- bond. Many others ac- jed vesterday and were i1, A GREAT RAILROAD SYSTEM —— ov. §5.—The story of of the Rock Island is It is a story of reck- t moves to righteous py reader with a sense pnesty. It is a mortify- t here in the middle had our New Haven. een years ago the Rock prosperous railway. It ose “granger lines” in prg felt almost as cer- e ownership of govern- Its capital obligations 000 in round figures. pndition was considered 'what has since become e Rock Island crowd” Now it is bankrupt, 50,000,000 of capital Tt is estimated that D,000 to $40,000,000 pd to put it into physi- jto perform the service eeds. - | fing nock Out | ago, she is now being tried. She accused fifteen year old daugnter. Ve cinity in the court room in which Brown of undue intimacy with her L. Henderson returned Mon- day from attendance at the U. C. reunion at Lakeland, after which he went on to Tampa and vi- for a short visit with old Mr. Henderson reports Lakeland most hospitable in her en- tertainment of the ‘“old guerd,” and he says the veterans are 2all saying a good word for the city since the reunion.—Fort Myers Press. friends. Final Arrangements Made For Coming Of Louisville Club Mr. O. H. Wathen, president of the Louisville Athletic Association, operating the Louisville Baseball Club, accompanied by Mr. H. Clay Bretney, Florida Passenger agent of the L. & N. railroad, arrived in Lakeland this morning, and at 11 o'clock meét with the gentlemen in- terested in the coming of the Col- onels to this city next March for the purpose of training. Arrange- ments were perfected whereby it is assured that Lakeland will have this Club and the citizens be given an opportunity to see several games pulled off between the Colonels on the one side and other big league teams, which will be in training at Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg and other cities. A number of public spirited eciti- zens had already signed a guarantee to cover the expenses of the team's visit here, they being reimbursed by the proceeds of the games. Twenty- five of these guarantors were present at the meeting this morning, which was held in the Board of Trade rooms. After hearing Mr. Wath- en’s explanation of the proposition, and discussing its details, it was de- cided to form an organization for looking after the matter, and the 0 o _|tollowing officers were elected: ln Callfomla 'President, M. F. Hetherington; secretary, Dr. W. 8. Irvin; man- MNS; STATE OF WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND HOUSES BEING AND TURKEY OFFICIALLY DECLARED BURNED AT PRAIRIE " CREE (By Associated Press.) Fort Smith, Ark., Nov. 5.—The % | United States Marshall received re- ports that a number of houses were burned in the town of Prairie Creek today. United States troops are d ue to arrive tonigut to take charge of the situation and help en- force the court’s orders in the mine ! investigation. Germans Claim That In Recent Attacks, Russians Unsuccessful As No Germans Were Captured ‘Or Machine Guns Taken GEN. VON KLUCK DEAD |BOMBARDMENT OF & Sisaibie Sre TSING TAU CONTINUES 5 (By Associated Press.) Paris, Nov. §.—The Excelsior's| moy, Noy, 5.1t is officially an- Havre correspondent says it learns nounced that the bombardment of n'm General Von Kluck died in the Teing Tau continues vigorously and Namur hospital as a result of a the attacking for a raw i wound in the head. It says the (k\ax taroee are Qrawing b Cherman Re-elected Stock Yards THIS IS OPINION OF SEC. HOUSTON, OF AGRI- CULTURAL DE- PARTMENT The Foot and Mouth Disease Believed Under Control; Yards to be Closed To- morrow Reopening Nov. 16 (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Nov. §5.—Leading pack- ers announced today that there s little danger of a meat famine from the Japanese right wing capturing newsiis ibelug ‘eupprésse(. some forts, an officer and twenty S men yesterday. Shells are falling FRENCH REPULSES in the streets and the power house GERMANS| "2 destroyed. (By Associated Press.) TR Paris, Nov. 5.—An official an-|{NO WORD OF nouncement this afternoon says the SIR CRISTOPHER OR allies have progressed slightly to Y HIS SHIPS the east of Nieuport, on the Yser’s (By Associated Press.) | right bank and have advanced in| London, Nov. 5.—The Times to- the directlon of Andechy. German |day prints under a Valparaiso date, attacks at various points have been repulsed. Chilean authorities on the naval battle with the British fleet off the Chilean coast Sunday. The Times says it is believed that the Mon- mouth’s crew was lost. No word from the Goodhope, Sir Christopher Craddock’s flag ship. The fate of Sir Christopher is unknown. —— STATE OF WAR OFFICIALLY DECLARED (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 6.—It was official- iy announced here today that a state of war exists between England and Turkey. | ENGLAND ANNEXES A TURKISH ISLAND (By Associated Press.) Tondon, Nov. 5.—England to- day annexed the Island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean, a part of the Turkish empire. (By Associated Press.) Paris, Nov. 5.—President Poin- care has written to War Minister Millerand saying that a scries of violent German attacks had been re- pulsed by the allies. RUSSIANS UNSUCCESSFUL (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Nov. G§.—It is declared officially in Berlin today that Rus. sian troops on the eastern front were not recently successful in tak- ing prisoners, none of the German wounded were captured. The au- thorities assert they have no knowl- edge that the Russians captured German machine ‘guns. Reported That Livemool Cotton |man wag re-elected in llinois Tues- Admira] Von Speer’s report to the turns available today. ‘eity. ,ing exponentg of reform movements at three sessions dalily. 'most influential bodies meeting in 'the United States, and ncarly two . Federation, aims at the annihila- 'suppression of public vice, and the ¢ | general promotion of social, _the closing of the Union stock yards tomorrow. The purpose is the erad. icating of the foot and mouth dis- ease in cattle. It is declared that prices will not be perceptibly affect- ed. The yards will reopen Nov. 16. i BELIEVED DISEASE UNDER CONTROL (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. §.—Secretary Houston told President Wilson to- day that the department of agricul- ture believed it was in control of the cattle foot and mouth disease situation and that the food supply would not be seriously affected. In Hllinois By 6,000 Over Sullivan (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Nov. 5.—Senator Sher- day over Sullivan by 6,000 plurality, according to almost complete re- PURITY CONGRESS Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 5.—The world’s Purity Congresg will today open its five day meeting in this At the business sessions lead- STATE TEACHERS' MEETING Milwaukee, Wis , Nos. §.—Some of the most noted ~ducators in the country are on th2 program for the annual gathering of the Wisconsin Teachers’ Association here, which commences today aud holds over the Tth. The hearing of raports of the State board of investigation in re. gard to the governing of rural, high and normal schocls; the discussion of the training of teachers, the pur- Tose and scope of ihe elem>ntary scthools and the tra'ning functiona o! superintendents and principals w1 make the conven'io1 of unusual interest. The speakers selected are caperts in their resnotive flclds and the program is comstructive throughout. Hugo Munsterberg, on social evil subjects will be heard The five days of the Congress are filled with raddresses and shorter talks, debates and discussion. This organization is becoming one of the largest and thousand delegates representing the United States and Canada are pres- ent. The Congress, which is under the direction of the World's Purity tion of the white slave traffic, the civie and mora]l welfare. The work has progressed rapidly during the past 'few years, and among the reports 'at this mecting will be those of re- 'rorms actually accomplished and the ,discussions of means which have ibeen tried with more or less suc- Mexicans Fighting Near U. S. Border - (By Associated Press.) Ass’n Will Open Tomorrow (By -Assoclated Precs) ocrated Press.) isco, Nov. 5.—Prize omed in California as e vote Tuesday. The te Tegistered a heavy he sport. ERISH IN DRK LODGING HOUSE ociated Press.) Nov. 5.—Efix men p death in a fire which g house on Eighth prning. EXECUTION IN FIFTEEN YEARS WV an one! (Nov. 5.—"“We, the defendant, Emmett of murder in the first r Suit erdict was returned ly before 11 o'clock twelve men had de- hirty-five minutes and mmett Thomas must e for the murder of whom he killed at about two months dict came at the con- day of testimony and jate Attorney Stokes ceptionally strong and Ing argument for the r in the term of will be arranged be- 'olfe and sentenced to oviding there is mno dings, and the gover- set the date for the hen Thomas is hanged ager, C. G. Rogan; assistont man- ager, G. G. Trimble; treasurer, A J. Holworthy. These five gentle- men were also constituted an execu- tive board to enter into a contract with Mr. Wathen and make what- ever other arrangement might be necessary . Lakeland will get a great deal of valuable advertising from the loca- tion of this club here, as there will be several staff reporters from big daily papersg here, who will send in reports of the games and other mat- {ter in which this city wiii figure. The zames will also draw crowds from neighboring towns, will liven up business generally, and will pro- vide entertainment for tourists and visitors. Everybody should get be. hind the proposition and boost it, 'land aid in bringing out a big at- tendance at the games, as the pub- lic-spirited guarantors are depend- ent upon the revenues from the 'zames to protect them from finan- cial loss. OPENS MEDICAL OFFICES _ Dr. J. R. Runyan, who has been living in Lakeland about four years, has finally decided, in compliance with the requests of his many friends, to open offices in the Ray- mondo building. He will also dis. pense his own medicines. The doctor is a graduate of the old Missouri Medical College, one of the best institutions of its kind in the country. He also holds a di- ploma from the Post-Graduate Med- ical School of Chicago. and hag al- ways been an active working mem- Del Rio, Texas, Nov. 5.—Car- ranza and Villa troops fought yes- terday near here, according to re- turning Amerigan.hunters. Details ‘unknown. SOUTHERN EXPRESS CO. MAKES GENEROUS OFFER Jacksonville, Nov. 5.—The Southern Express Co. hag made a very liberal offer to everycne wish- ing to donate to the American Red Cross Association. All money to the Red Cross will be sent by express money order free of charge. Also Christmas giftg for children in Eu- rope to be taken on government steamers leaving Brooklyn, N. Y., on Nov. 10, will be carried to Brooklyn from any of the company's offices in the United States without transportation charges. Shipment, however, must not be over 100 pounds each, but there is no limit to the number of packages. People here or elsewhere having donations to make to either of the above causes need not hesitate on account of the transportation charges. By marking the packages “Donation” and sending it to any nearby express office it will be accepted without cost. cess in the various cities of Amer. Harvard University, foreinost psy- chologist of his time, will speak on “Sex Secgregation in the 3chools,” and Jane Adams of Hull House, Chl- cago, will speak on “Trainlng for Social Service.” The sectional meetings will be held in the down- New York, Nov. 5.—The Liver- pool Cotton Assoolation opens to- ica and Europe. ; town district of the city instead of ‘morrow for destricted trading ac-f Seinejonttored a1y over- again 0Y cording to a cablegram from \ past.‘ the , Association today. : {BACK FROM BELGIUM— 1 e i’ HALF OF HORRORS NOT TOLD N SANTA’'S SHIP NEARLY READY | : Republicans Are | St. Augustine, Fla., Nov. 5.— > New York, Nov. 5.—Today is 'Rev. Father Wilde arrived here anllant Ovel‘ yesterday morning from the North. He hag just returned from Belgium, his native country, having spent the past several months there with his sisters. He was there when the Eu- ropean war broke out and witnessed the overthrow of hig country. He ,says that the conditions in Belgium are beyond description, and that not ‘one-half of the awful atrocities at- tributed to the German coidiers has the last on which gifts for the Santa Clause ship will be received at the various receiving stations and de- pots. The U. S. S. Jason desig- nated by Secretary of the Navy Jo- sephug Daniels to act the part of gift bearer to the boys and girls of the European war zone, will sail from this port probably on the 10th, but surely not later than the 15th of the month. Many gifts have been Election Returns (By Assoclated Press) Washington, Nov. b5.-—Demo- cratic leadess claimed today that their majority in the Senate had been increased from ten to fifteen. Returns indicate that the House ma- Jority is reduced to twenty-five, Re- received from other cities, and sev- been told in newspaper reports. { bublicans are jubilant, saying the eral other States are rom-esented: Father Wilde shows siznz of the ,result shows the Progressives are among the contributors. The dona- terrific strain under which he has returning to the fold. tions will be assorted at Pier 1, New ‘labored in his stricken country. His ki St York City, arranged according to advanced age, and the hardships en- METHODISTS TO MEET {destination and then placed on tailed by the war have Injured his providence, R. I., Nov. 5.—An {board the Jason. Warm clothing {health and he is very feeblo and 'unusual opportunity to get into hag been received in great quantities | weak. It is hoped that rest and 2 touch with the larger work of their ! for both the women and children of quiet will rapidly restore nis health, | 4.1 omination is being given New !the warring countries, and the gifts [For several years Father Wilde has | o, 1004 Methodism just now g All range from small woolen mittens | made St. Augustine his home and 1right up to complete sets of clothing. l he has hundreds of friends and ac- ' Hundreds of the gifts are accom- quaintances here who will welcome ipanied by small writted meuuges.’hlg return. three of the general committees of the church, which are made up of representative men from all parts of the country and include also the en- some from the children who sent ;them. some from the grown folks “"e board of bishops, are t5 meet in The friends of Mr. R. F. Hy- ,Who have been greatly interested.| The great activity in the mining New England. The committee on man, one of the best friends Oc:la"“"?!e personal touches will un-|jndustry and in railway and high- ever had, will be glad to know that {doubtedly add much to the pleasure |pujlding in British Columbia in re- his health ig graduvally improving, jof those who receive the presents. |cent years has created a market for and that he is now able to do some 1 heavy machinery of various kinds, the Freedmen’s aid work will meet in this city today and tomorrow; that on foreign missions will gather in Brookline, Nov. 7 to 10; and these will be followed by the New first legal execution in [ber of the American and State Med- ty in fifteen years. ical Association. work. He hag recently moved from Bartow to Lakeland. He says that ‘he cnjoys reading the Banner and nothing gives him more pleasure than fo keep in touch ‘with Ocala and her good people.—Ocala Ban- ner. The railway unions are lmmenlelylthat has to be supplied largely from strong, with a total membership of [the United States. well over 300,000 men in the United States. Each of them—<the union of | Nearly all of the 120-pound steel engincers, of firemen, of conductors’rails purchased by the Pennsylvania England convention of Methodist men, Nov. 11 to 13, in Boeton. Af- ter this the general committee on home missions and church extension and of trainmen—has millions of for experimental purposes will be dollars in its treasury. tried out on the Pittsburgh division. will hold its sessions in Portland, continuing over Nov. 14, 15 and 16.