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

THE | pderation Df Labor Is In fiession UTIVE COUNCIL KES THIRTY- FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT ng at Length on the War Report Urges World deration as a Means Looking Forward to Peace (By Associated Press.) delphia, Nov. 9.—The thir- h annual convention of the an Federation of Labor op- ere today to continue two ly ten thousand visitors here during the conclave, as nt matters of trade unionism be discussed and disputes of jds settled. An elaborate pro- has been prepared, both for iness gessions and for the so- d of the meeting, and a num- ddresses from men prominent branches of labor will be The American Federation or is the premier labor orga- n in the United States. Council’s Report (By Associated Press.) delphia, Nov. 9.——Pronounc- passage of the Clavton trust organized labor’s greatest accomplishn-ent for the last he Executive Council of the an Federation of Labor pre- its annual renort today to the fourth convention of the ion here. The voluminous nt covers every question hag afiected labor during the cluding the Euronean war. jhe Clayton bill the council’s nt says that it “contains the undamental, the most com- ive enunciation of industrial h, found in any legislative act history of the world” and obtained through ‘‘the orga- conemic power” represenied workers of the United States. 1ssing economic organization keynote of the Federation’s and effort, the council ex- pride in the report of pro- ransmitted “at a time when f the civilized countries are ged by a worldbwide war” the United States “on every he workers are insisting upon jintenance of organization and pce to deterioration of pres- ing conditions.” “Organizeu it adds, “has assisted the ef- mitigate the industrial dis- ation and losses entailed by ropean war.’ re the war,” it continues, hought and effort of civiliza- ere centered upon the devel- and glorification of human he life wag counted of in- alue. But since the cata- hat brought war between the men are treated as only mil- R W Things are valued for fe-destroying power. Guns th more than men.” war is said to be the product ificial conditions and policies pugnant to the thought and 1 progress of the age; but so have made little progress in Ng agencies for organizing tional relations to maintain nd justice. The war has that war cannot be stopped lutions and that war cannot end to itself. War will cease juen society is convinced that life is really sacred and when cstablishes agencies, inter- l as well as national * for ing lives.* ming up steps that may be oward the abolishment of e report continues: itarism and competitive ar- must be abolished and tri- for awarding justice and for enforcing determina- must be instituted. Interna- nterests and iscues exist. Po- institutions should be estab- “orresponding to political de- nts. Those most interested LAKELAND EVENIN FUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—R —— e ——— should lead in demands for world federation and the rule of reason between nations. “The working people of all lands bear the brunt of war. They do the fighting, pay the war taxes, suffer ¥nost from the disorganization of industry and commerce which re- sults from war.” Turning to the Mexican situation the reports makeg public a letter Zubaran, “United States representa- tive, Mexican constitutionalists,” dated July 14,, of this yvear, saying LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, NOV. 9, 1914. Allies Hold Their Own In Western Theatre; Germans Preparefor Winter Campaign! from President Gompers to Rafacl| RUSSIA DOMINATES THE MILITARY SITUATION; PLANS TO SUBJECT AUSTRIA AND TURKEY BEFORE ENTE RING GERMANY the Federation, more than any other| Turkey Enters The War With An Empty Treasury; Russian Fleets Have Been Bombarding Forts On The ‘American agency except the govern- ment of the United States, aided the success of the ‘“‘prospective govern ment” and urges the withdrawal of the declaration of “those who speak or assume to s peak in the name of General Carranza” that ‘“‘retribution of the most draconian character” would be visited upon those respon- sible for the overthrow of Madero. Such a withdrawal, the letter added, ‘would have a tranquilizing effect and tend ‘“to unite the people of ‘Mexico in support of an orderly government."” The report adds: “We extend to the people of Mexico under this new regime our felicitations and our best hopes for their welfare and pro- gress.” Lengthy presentations were made of conditions in mining fields in West Virginia, Colorado, Michigan and Montana, including much of the correspondence exchanged between operators, employes and officials or| the federal and State governments. Summing up the general situation, the report says: “The various different movements of the miners for improved condi- tions have been more conspicuous | this past year than those of any otn- ! er organization. This is due to the intensity with which the struggles have been waged, amounting in each | instance practically to civil war; to' the number of human beings to| whom the struggle meant privation, fsuffering and losses. Strike on St. Louis Southern Prevented By Circuit Court, (By Associated Press.) St. Louis, Nov. 9.—Three rail- way brotherhoods were restrained by the circuit court today from call-! ing a strike on the St. Louis South- ern railway. Road Congress Convening Asia Min RUSSIA DOMINATES MILITARY SITUATION (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 9.—Russia domi- nates the military situation and the speed with which she cleared Poland of invaders will have an cffect on the campaigns in other war the- aters. A Petrograd message. says Russia may delay the invasion of Germany until her mission toward the Bosphorus is accomplished. This or Coast sistance was stubborn. The German attacks against the heights of Mount Saint Marie were checked. TURKEY HAS AN EMPTY TREASURY (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 9.—Private Con- stantinople reports indicate that Turkey has entered the war with an empty treasury. She has exhaust- ed German used money derived from an import tax. includes the subjection of, Austria- Hungary and Turkey. In the west- ern theater the atlies are reported today as holding their own every- where. GERMANY PREPARES FOR WINTER CAMPAIGN (By Assoclated Press) London, Nov. 9.—A Copenhagen dispatch says Berlin advices assert that Germany is making prepara- tions for a winter compaign, and rtents, sleighs and fur outfits are be- ing provided for the entire army. — GERMANS RENEW ATTACKS AT DIXMUNDE (By Associated Press.) Paris, Nov. 9.—It wag officially announced this afternoon that the Germans renewed the offensive at Dixmunde, in the region of Ypres. All German attacks to the southeas. of Ypres have been repulsed. The French advanced along the major RUSSIAN BLACK SEA FLEET GO EAST (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 9.—According to a Berlin dispatch the Russian Black Sea fleet left Sebastopol proceeding eastward. The dispatch adds that the fleet bombarded Kohlu and Sug- lu on the Asia Minor coast. —— SH OFFICIALS <RESIGN (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 9.—Ambassa- dor Morgantheau at Constantinople, reported today the resignation of the ministers of agriculture, in- terior, post and telegraph, who are representatives of the peace party in the Turkish cabinet. JAPAN MAY SEND ARMY TO FRANCE (By Associuted Press.) Tokio, Nov. 9.—The suggestion that Japan send an army toFrance to assist the allieg is meeting with TURKI part of the line. The German rc-.lncrensed public favor here. meeting by C'. J. Bennet, State high- way commissioner of Connecticut. Other highway engineers and State officials will deal with the various phaseg of construction and mainten- ance of all types of roads, including concrete, brick, macadam, gravel, sand-clay and plain earth, as wen as the use of the various asphalts, #tars and asphaltic eolls and other special dust preventatives and road binders. A new form of construc- tion, which is now attracting con- {siderable attention among engineers, | known as the sand-oil method, will ibe quite generally discussed. This type of road is in successful use in the Cape Cod region of Massachu- In Atlanta (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Nov. 9.—The fourth American road congress convened here today, Governor Slayton and Mayor Woodward welcoming the delegates. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 9.—This eity has made many preparations for the entertainment of the delegates to the fourth American Road Congress, the convention of the American High- way, and all its affiliated organiza- tions, and the American Automobile Association, which open their ses- sions here today. The movement for better roads in the United States is expected to reach its climax at At- lanta. Highway enzineers and legis- latorg from every State in the Union are present, and the shown exhibits are the most striking ever shown at a road congress. Practically every State highway commissioner is pres- ent and will take part jn discussing the important problems of road con- struction and maintainance. Great attention will be paid to the question of federal aid to road improvement in an endeavor to work out a policy which may be submitted to the Con-| gress of the United States with the, support of the organized road move- | ment of America. New York's Hun- dred Million Dollar Highway Sys-| tem will be an important feature of discussion, at which that State will be officially represented by John Car- lisle, State highway commissioner. Systematic road management, in- volving the organization of working forces and the methods of reporting and recording work, will be dis- cussed after being presented to the setts and in the vicinity of Palm Beach, Fla, Fairfax Harrison, presi- dent of the Southern Railway, will address the convention on the rela- ‘!innship between the railrcads and |the wagon roads. TImportant special 'cegsions will be held by the Amer- ican Bar Association, the National Civil Service Reform League and other great organizations dealinz with special phases of the question, during the six days of the Congress. The government exhibit includes remarkable series of modelg show- ing every type of road construetion from the military roads of Imperial Rome down to the most modern tvpes of market road and city boule- vard. Postmaster General Burleson, who takes a great interest in road improvement will be present and will address the session. This is the first meeting of the American Road Coneress in the South and is a recognition of the great enerzy and progress than has been made in that section in the movement for improved roads. The attendance is close to 5,000. w REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Furnished by the Security Abstract and Title Co., Bartow, Fla.) Nov 7, 1914 Manilla Inv. Co., to Elizabeth ' Bonacker. W. M. Burkett to Eddie Farr. 'W. D. McRae to Robert Bryant. ' J. P. Roquemore to Mamie Ro- quemore. Dr. John hart. Patterson to Anna Moss- IMPORTANT EXEMPTIONS " WAR TAX LAW Jacksonville, Nov. ficial sources here tie following im- portant details relative to the war tax recently imposed by Congress are given out: While collection revenue tax, the special by the last of imposed 9.—From of- i MBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. G TELEGRAM COTTON GINNED TO NOVEMBER 1 (By Associated Press.) Washington, 9.—T1he cen- sus bureau announced this morning that cotton ginned to Nov. 1 amounted to 9,828,695 bales. Sea Island cotton 43,331 bales. Nov. ROAD DESIGNATED A COMMON CARRIER (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 9.—The Bir- mingham Southern railroad was held today by the interstate com- merce commission to be a common carrier and as such entitled to mak. joint rates with other carriers. TORPEDO PAULDING FLOATED TODAY (By Associated Press.) Norfolk, Nov. 9.—The torpedo boat destroyer Paulding, which was driven ashore at Lynn Haven ‘Inlet two weeks ago, wae floated today apparently uninjured. CARANZA MAKES PROMISE REGARDING TAXES : (13y associated Press.) B Vera Cruz, Nov. 9.—Carranza has issued a decreg promising that taxes collected since the American occupation of the city will not be levied again after the American evacuation. He made no mention of the guarantee of safety for Mexi- cans employed by the American forces. Live Stock From Canada Barred From U. S. (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Nov. 9.—AIl ship- mentg of live stock from Canada to the United States will be barred by an order prepared today by the de- partment of agriculture. Cotton Exchange T Open Last Part [ Th: Week v ted Pros, New York, Nov. 9—The date for e Congress, is operative with regard §the reopening of the New York Cot- to certain things, yet some of thelton Exchange will not be announced most important sections of the hlll,,,,,;,v 1 Dec. i of this yc~*. Thig is so especially with regard to the stamp comprised in Schedule A, of the act to increase the internal revenuec. In thig section there are some ex- ceptions that are interesting to mote, for by them two important branches of business are exempt from the burden of extra taxation. All policies of insurance of whatever kind, except life, personal, accident and health, are taxed, and after Dec. 1 must bear the required stamp, provided, however, that pure- ly co-operative or mutual fire insur- ance companies or associations, car- ried on by the members thereof cole- ly for the protection of their own property, and not for profit, are also exempt from the tax. Any instru- ment or writing given to secure a debt is exempt, so that mortgages, and apparently, in the absence u. interpretation by the treasury de- partment to the contrary, promis- sory notes are taxed 2 cents up to $100, and the same amount for any fractional part of $100. And if a promissory note, check, draft or bill of exchange goes to protest a tax of 25 cents is to be paid. Patent medi- cines escape this time, unlike in the Spanish-American war tax schedule, but perfumery, cosmeties, including hair dressing, hair restoratives and hair dyes are to be stamped in ac- cordance with provision made, and chewing gum is also taxed 4 cents for every dollar of retail value. The distilled and fermented liquor taxes were collectible after the act went into effect in October, but the tax on tobacco manufacturers and deal- ‘ers was due and collectible on and after Nov. 1. None of the special tax is to be collected after Dec. 31. 1916. ar: * ! overaus taxes, ! | | | It I sald it expects to open Tihe last part of the week. MEN FYRE FON Ui Neb., Nov. ing of the n. ~* hoar .- arbitra- tion has been calleu resident Michael Sexton, of the National As- sociation of Professional Bascball Leagues, and its session will be held today. This precedes the meeting of the association, for the convention which the players are to attend commences itg two days’ session to- morrow. There are thirty-seven leagues at present in good standing, all of which will be represented by delegates. ’ ¢ . meet- FLORIDA W. C. T. U. MEETS TONIGHT IN JACKSONVILLE Jackeonville, Nov. 9.—The thir- ty-first annual convention of the Florida Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union will open tonight in this city in the First Baptist church, first session, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday, closing on the night of Nov. 11. At thig time it is expected that fully 150 dele- cates and visitors from every part of the State will be present. Many prominent speakerg will be heard during the three-day session, and a varied and extensive program will be sure to attract many visitors. The election of officers will take place on Wednesday. Miss Minnie E. Neal, State president, of this city, will preside at the convention. She will also deliver an address be- fore the delegation. Y T The carpenter’s union in Holland has doubled its membership in five years. ! held here Dec. British Seek For German Ships Near PanamaCanal STEAMER, CUBA TO N. Y, REPORTS SIGHTING FOUR BRITISH DREADNAUGHTS Were Headed For the Panama Canal at Full Speed; Prob- ably Searching For Ger- man Fleet Which Operated on Coast of Chile (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 9.—Passengers arriving today on the steamer Suri- name, from Cuba, report that they had sighted a fleet of British dread- naughts steaming at full speed to the Panama canal. It is believed they are sceking the German fleet which defeated the British fleet oft Chili. NEGRO FARMERS' MEETING Hampton, Va., Nov. 9.,—The an- nual Negro Farmers' Conference will be held in thig city today and tomor- row and all who are interested in rural life have received urgent invi- tations to attend. There are inter- esting exhibits of grains, forage crop geeds, vegetables, cotton, tobac- 'co, fruits, cured and fresh meats, do- mestic arts, and dairy and poultry products. Tomorrow there will be a plowing match, a live-stock-judging contest and a meeting of especial interest to women. Rivers and Harbors Congress To Be Held Dec. 9-12 (By Assoclated Precs) Washington, Nov. 9.—It was of- veially announced today that the annual mecting of the national riv- ers and harbors congress would be 9, 10, 10. STATE GIVEN PORTRAIT OF TERRITORIAL GOQVERNOR ; Rt j Tallahassee, Nov. 9.—Through the courtesy and generosity of Mrs, Nicholas W. Eppes, of thig city, the State of Florida was last week pre- sented with an excellent portrait of one of the most distingnished men who has figured in the State’s his- tory. (Governor John M. Branch. This portrait hag been hung upou the wallg of the governor's office where there have been collected in recent yearg portraits of most of the former governors of Florida. Gov- ernor Branch, who wag Mrs. Eppes’ grandfather, was appointed gover- nor of the Territory of Florida as a Democrat by President John Tyler in 1844, Governor DBranch was a North Carolinian, born in 1782 and when a young lawyer served six yearg in the North Carolina State Senate from his native county of Halifax. He was elected governor of North |Carolina in 1816 and was after- wards United States senator from that State until appointed secretary of the navy in the first cabinet of President Andrew Jackson. With his colleagueg he retired f{rom the president’g cabinet in 1831 and later served again in the North Carolina Senate and Constitutional conven- tion. He was governor of Florida from the time of his appointment by President Tyler until the State was admitted into the Union March 3, 1845. After a long, active and useful life Governor Branch died in North Carolina in January, 1863. There are in this section of Florida a large number of descendants of this dis- tinguished statesman, among them being the Hopkins, Eppes, White- head, Houston and Bailey families. Has Relatives Here Other descendants of Governor Branch are Mrc. L. M. Bradley and Mrs. John O’Donald of this city, who are his nieces.