Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 19, 1914, Page 1

HE ans Best sians In expected Dnslaught — LSO GET BETTER BSIANS IN NAVAL GAGEMENT Btill Contines In West Important Changes Bituation—German se to Capture Prizes Associated Prees.) \ov. 19.—An unexpect- ivered on the Russian ieneral Von Hindenberg my which retreated from aw was the predominat- of news from the eastern var today. No important recorded in the western ghting in west Flanders gonne region continues. parships are still hurling pd from the Belgian opportunity occurs. Associated Press.) ov. 19.—Wireless—The t engaged a Russian two battleships and five Sebastopol. One Russian vas seriously damaged or vessels fled to Sebas- ing to an official Turk- ere from Constantinople. RTILLERY FIRE NEAR RIVE LYS Associated Press) V. 19.—An official an- this afternoon says that the north there was in- vity in artillery fire, between the seacoast er Lys. No infantry at- t region. R CALLS RAL CREDITS CONFERENCE Associated Press,) on, Nov. 19.—Senator jairman of the United credits commission, has ference for Dec. 2 to to adjust the differ- rural credits bill pend- ongress. ALLEGIANCE CTORIOUS VILLA NEAR RIVER LYS Associated Press.) Dil, Nov. 19.—Consular €Ts reported today that bs along the line are ir allegiance to Villa as cn Mexico City. ——————— ZE WASTE FRUITS — Wash., Nov. 19.—To 0-operative organlization Fation of waste fruits of Northwest, by manufac- oducts on g large scale, 0i Washington, Ore- ind Montana are meet- ¥ today for an all day Those who have had breliminary work of o1 have worked along First, to Promote the ‘t‘x nf- canning, evapor- ‘r'wise treating fruits "U‘n Wwasted, and sec- N opening up mar- Prodacts. A commit- nt fruit men has made the situation the past he direction of H. C. Bhokane , \— 'IARINES ORDERED —— lass . | he tio Nov. 19, Shin-building Co:l;:']: Iy }-!as recelved an order rfld»fup construction of '- :a:.; UeS. Information ;0 by .the officials of ; the identity of the Rich the Ssubmarines . but one officer said Puld amount o about | wi f dollars, LAKEL — AWV L/YLINIING R DU PU BLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE et biisdhore A dE ol St et e BOOST— T—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN T MAN RUSE ToO CAPTURE PRIZE SHIPS —_— | (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 19.—Passengers arriving here today who were on the steamer Van Dyck when that vessel was captured by the German cruiser Karlsruhe, tell of a trap the German ship uses to capture prizes. She is always accompanied by fou r mer- chant ships maned by prize crews; the flotilla spreads out on a loné front, and when the enemy's mo\:- chant ship is sighted the Karlsruhe ig notified by wireless, and dashes in and captures the prize. Important Meeting Of Growers To Be Held Here Tomorrow A meeting of much importance to the farmers and growerg of this sec- tion will be held at the City Hall tomorrow at one o’clock. The meet- ing is under the auspices of the Florida Vegetable Marketing Bu- reau, an organization the purpose of which is to promote co-operation among the farmers and growers and 0 KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDA:Y, NoOV. 19, 1914. THE REFORM S Reports of Departments and Presidents of Various Clubs Were Heard This Morning; Visitors Being Entertained At The Country Club This Afternoon The news of the death by fire of ten inmates of the Martanna Reform School cast a gloom over the Federa- tion of Women's Clubs this morning, this body having, since its inception, taken a keen and actlve interest in thig irstitution and the welfare of the boys incarcerated there. It has been the constant aim ot the Fed- eration to better conditions there, LARGE SHELLS ORDERED Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 19.—One of the largest orders for war mu- nitions for a belligerent power re- ceived in this country since the op- ening of European hostilities has been placed with the Firth-Sterling Steel Co., near this city. The or- der calls for 20,000 three-inch, 10,000 six-inch and 5,000 eight- finch shellg for use in field and siege -2uns. An order calling for a num- ber of larger projectiles was also received by the company, but the calibre could not be ascertained. Of- ficials of the steel company affirm the receipt of the order and the fact that the shells are to go to one of the European warring nations. Governer Calls For Rigid Investigation Of Marianna Fire —_— CHOOL TODAY place and the next place of meeting be announced. DeLand ig making a strenuous effort to get the Federa- tion to meet there at their next meeting. Health Work Presented Last night's session opened with a selection by the Lakeland orches- tra, “Song Without Words" (Tich- aikowsky) and other selections ren- dered in their usual pleasing style. (By Associated Press.) Marianna, Fla., Nov. 19.—A rigid investigation of the fire at the Florida Reform School in which cight inmates and two employes lost AND EVENING TELEGRAM == No. 16 Federation Deplores Loss Of Life At Marianna And Urges Erection Of Modern And Up-to-Date Buildings RESOLUTION TO THIS EFFECT WAS WIRED TO THE GOVERNOR AND BOARD OF MANAGERS OF Gov.Trammell And Cabinet Reach Kansas City Today GO THERE TO TESTIFY IN THE. CHAMBERS LAND CASE —_— On Their Testimony Largely Depends. The Outcome Of This Noted Case, Which Is. Now Before the Federal Court (By Associated Press.) Kansas City, Nov. 19.—The de- fense of E. C. Chambers, president, jand: four alleged agents of the | Chambers. Land Company, on trial ‘in the federal court here, charged with: using the mails to defraud and _bromote a conspiracy in the sale of Florida lands, will rest almost en- and they have on several occasions exerted their energies and influence looking toward the erection of more modern buildings than those in use. At the session this morning, the following resolution was unanimous. ly passed and ordered wired to the devise ways and means for more in- telligent and more profitable mar- keting of crops. ‘Addresses will be made by Dr. R. T. Weaver and Mr. J. T. Rooney, of Ocala, and also by Mr. C. F. Bassett, of Washington, D. C., an This musical organizatton is a great pleasure to the conventton. Mrs. William Hocker as president introduced Dr. J. Y. Porter, secre- tary of the State Boad of Health. In presenting Dr. Porter, Mrs. Hocker announced that some of the ther lives yesterday, will be made by tirely on the testimony of Florida the board of directors, according to ‘State officials, the attorneys asserted announcement today . Governar. today. Subpeenas have been issued Trammell has ordered an investiza- for Governor Park Trammell, ex- tion of the charge that the fire es~ Gowernmor A, W, Gilchrist and ex- cape doors were locked. 'State Drainage Commisstoner J. 0. zW\'ringh:. Five Florida officials, who (By Associated Press ) expert from the government agri- cultural depurtment. These gentle- men are all prepared to discuss mar- keting probiems in a most intelli- gent and instructive manner, and it will pay every grower of this sec- tion, large or small, to be on hand and get the valuable information these experts are prepared to give. U. S. Will Not Become Involved With Turkey (By Assoclated Press.) Wiashington, Nov. 19.—Adminis- tration officials today awaited defi- nite details of the cruiser Tennessee incident in the Gulf of Smyrna and lare confident that the matter will be promptly adjusted through diplo- matic channels. They believe the Turkish officers acted without au- thority from their government in firing on the Tennessee's launch, for which ample apology will be made. E('ountry Club House, bt The president is determined that the|nf the city, the visiting ladies be United States shall not become in- volved in trouble with Turkey. The commanders of the Tennessee and North Carolina are instructed to make no move which might embar- rass the United States. —————— SUFFRAGETTES CONVENE Scranton, Pa., Nov. 19.—The annual convention of the Pennsyl- vania State Suffragists will be held in Scranton, commencing today and continuing through until Tuesday, Nov. 24. A well planned program coverinz zubjects vital to the cause has been arranged, and emphasis will be laid on the work of the final monthg of the campaign. It is pos- <ible this will be the last state suf- frage convention before the suffraze question is decided at the polls in November 1915. After the morn- ing and afternoon business <essions on Saturday, there will ba a public evening meeting, with addresses by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs. An- toinette Funk and others. On Sun- day the Scranton make some special reference to ‘Woman Suffrage in their services. The men’s meeting will occupy Mon- day, and the last meeting of the con- vention will be a mass labor meet- ing at which several famoug women will speak. Among them are Miss Margaret Hincher, the laundry worker, who played so prominent a part in the investigation of New York city laundries a year ago, and TLeonore O'Reilly of New York, an eminent gpeaker, who will talk on Woman's Labor. More than 120 locals affiliated th the International Typographi- The sub- [cal Union have endorsed a proposi- n ::q '0 e turned out [tion prohibiting the voting of money ;;‘s‘ but as finished | from the treasury as “token of ap- “mbled afterward. ' preciation” to retiring officers. churches will {litical governor and the board of managers of the Reform School: Whereas, the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs deeply regrets the calamitous fire which hag destroyed the Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna, and deeply de- plores the pathetic loss of life, and Whereas, for three years past the F. F. W. C. has felt almost a mother’s interest for this institu- tion, be it Resolved, That the F. F. W. C, in session assembled, express to the covernor of the State and the board of managers of this institution their sympathy in the loss to the State and respectfully suggest that in the rebuilding and reconstruction that must ensue, this institution be mod- eled upon the best and most modern ideas of penology embodicd in such institutiong in other States. FLORIDA FEDERATION OF WOM- EN'S CLUBS, In Session at Lakeland. The Federation of Women's Clubs are this afternoon enjoying the hos- pitality of Mr, W. F. Hallam and his associates at luncheon at the gix miles south ing transported to the Club in ma- chines, fifty of which were placed ‘at their disposal this afternoon. This Morning’s Session This morning's sesston of the Fed- eration was a most interesting one from every standpoint. The reports of the chairmen of the various de- partments were given and the presi- dents of each Federated Club al:o made their reports. These were in tensely interesting, embodying as they aid the hopes, the aspirations and the wonderful triumphs c'ub had attained since they last re- ported. Tn all lines of work these clubs showed great activity, especi- ally was this true of the civie work the clubs undertake and are con- stantly pushing forward. They have | each have cleaned the allies of rubbish; ther have inauczurated contests for the and have toward raising the health standards prettiest also done a great in health boards and |spreading of disease. Nominating Committee Avrointed The State was divided into four districts, and the committees from each district are to nominate offi- cers for the coming year, makin< their report late this afternoon or in the morning, at which time the an- nual election preventinz the TO DISCUSS CONSTITUTION New York. Nov. 19.—The an- nual meeting of the Academy of Po- will lumbia University today and tomor- row, discussing the subject “The Re- vision of the State Constitution.” Senator Root will preside at the dinner this evening, gpeaking on “The Relation of State Constitution- al Provisions to the Federal Consti Science be tution.” Mayor Mitchell will speak on “The City and the State Con- made the waste place blossom; tllu_\'I and best kept yards,, work | the schools, thereby aiding the| of officers will takesocial manne. S ———— papers had given him the double title of “Prof. Dr.” and he accused the ladies of the Federation of the act. Dr. Porter in a very lengthy pa- per presented the work of the health department of the State and then was not able to cover the work and his friends were sorry that the lim- ited time would not atlow him a more elaborate discussion rather than a paper. Mr. Voorhees, statis- tician of the State Board of Health, then was presented and urged the keeping of the vital statistics as a work that could well be accom- plshed by the women's clubs. Mrs. Dimick as second vice presi- dent, was then in charge of the pro- zram, and presented Miss Ann Card- well, who sang the beautiful solo, “My Ain Folk” in her splendid voice. Dr, Ellen Lowell Stevens was then presented and introduced Dr. Frances Bradley, of Atlanta, 1a., who has not only a local stand- ing but also is well known national- |l): and connected with the Federal | Bureau of Children's Welfare. Dr. "Stevens said: “Wie speak of Wash- ington ag the father of the country, ‘but we love to think and speak of "Dr. Bradley as the mother of the lv-uuntry. and the audience felt that !shp well deserved the title. | Mrs. J. F. Townsend -anz ‘Non "Fu Sogno,” Verdi, in the Italian and her rendition was a real treat to ev- i'-ry one who loves a fine voice and ‘um:rociatva the gplendid rendition of 'such choico selections. Marianna, Nov. 19.—Evidence tending to show that the fire yester- day at the Florida Reform School, in which eight inmates and two. em- ployes lost their lives, may have been of incendiary origin, was ad- duced today at the coroner's inquest. The hearing adjourned to Monday so the police may investigate. Tallahassee, Fla., Nov. first information received 1n Talla- hassee regarding the fire at Florida Industrial School for Roys, near Marianna, Wednesday morning, in which 8 inmates and two ofticers of the schoel were incinerated, was contained In a telegram from the acting superintendent of the school to Governor Trammell and received at hig office at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternocon. Governor Trammell and a majority of his cabinet are in Kansas City, Mo., under subpoena from the United States court to tes- tify in a government prosccution of an Evergladeg land case. Immediately upon receipt of the telegram at the governor’s office a telegram was sent in the governor’s name to the acting superintendent instructing him to send a full report of the' fire. A telegram was also immcdiately sent to Hon. W. Milten, at Pensaloca, president of the board of managers of the school, asking him to call a meeting of the board of managers with the least possible delay, have the matter ex- haustively investigated and furnish the governor a full report. Early last A telegram had been received night the governor’s office was no- that Judge Wm. H. Baker had gone |tified that Mr. Milton was out of "at once to Marianna upon hearing |the State for a few daye. Thereupon of the burning of the school there apother telegram was Immediately yesterday and his place was well [gent in the governor's name to Mr. filled by Dr. L. A. Bize, of Tampa, | j. H. Sherill at Pensacola, a mem- who presented the work in his spe- [ her and secretary of the board of cial health line and urged the co-|managers of the school, asking him operation of all club women. He |to get the board of managers togeth- -losed the evening prozram by theler without delay and have the fire presentation of slides on the screen |oxhaustively investigated and re- ghowing many phases of health con-lhgrted upon, ditions that could so well be cared The board of managers of for by the women of our Federaton. | Florida Industrial School for Boys, Following the program the guests | who were commissioned in August, were invited to the Women's Club 1912, are Hon. W. H. Milton, of house, where an informal reception Marianna; Mr. J. H. Sherrill, of i were thus able to meet the speak- gon of 'ers of the evening and mingle to- paker, of ];ulhnr in friendly chat for a time. |The j.\lrs. | Mrs. Edwards, Blanton istrative officers who was not called | Mrs. Toph, who were assisted by a|to Kansas City by subpocna from the i bevy of Lakeland’s pretty eirls. The | ppited Stateg court, has gzone to levening thus closed In a pleasant | \jarianna today to render assistance in investigating the deplorable fire and itg resulting fatalities. Chipley; Hon. Wm. Jacksonville, and John Hizh of Hamilton county. reception was in the charge of itorney General Thomas F. H. Hon. At- West, Mrs. and stitution,” and Frank J. Goodnow, late constitutional advisor to the i Republic of China and president of ;.Inhns Hopkins University; Frederic MEETING OF FEDERATION the | the ' was held. In spite of the rain, many¥ pepsacola; Judge Ira A. Hutchin- Kate Booth and her committee, | who is one of the few State admin-' {Will testify for the defense, it is said, arrived today. They are Comp- troller Wi. V. Knott, Treasurer J. C. Luning, Agriculture Commission- er W. A. McRae, Chemist R. E. Rose, and W. H. Ellis, supreme court justice elect, and ex-attorney general. The introduction of the government's evidence was resumed today . 19.—The STATE CONVENTION OF BAPTISTS — Abilene, Texas, Nov. 19.—A large number of Baptists are ath tending the State convention of that denomination which is being held here today. A new constitution will be submitted for adoption this year, and a new president will be elected. Dr. R. C. Buckner, of Dallas, who has been president of the eonvention, refused to stand for re-electlon. Several churches here- tofore identified with the Baptist Missionary Association will join the Texas State Baptist Assoclation iIf the new constitution is ratified. The convention will remain in session three days. TO HEAR R. R. ARGUMENTS Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 19.—Tha industrial railroad cases involving the claims for restoration of allow- ‘ances to the “short lines” by trunk lines will be argued today before ,the pubic service commission. The final testimony was taken Nov. ';Flrtco,n railroads are involved, ev- ery one being eontrolled by various ,Industrial enterprises. 5. R ] % 3 b e A ; TO DISCUSS FOREIGN TRADE Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 19.—A general conference of business men is being held in this city today and will hold through tomorrow, for the purpose of ullm-usslng the develop- Iment of trade, espeelally the export wade of the Mississlppl Valley, the ,Gulf States and the Central West. Hundreds of delegates from the Southern and Southwestern States are present, representative of the best business interests and boards of trades of the various States. The Chicago association has a delegation of twenty men here to explain to the business men, bankers and manu- facturers conditions governing the business and industrial worlds of Central and South America. Ways and means of opening trade rela- tions with those countries will be discussed, and it is expected much | valuable information vill be gained. |Owing to the fact that nearly every |avenue of trade and commerce be- ;nveon points in the Mississippi Val. !ley and Europe have been cut oft as held at Co- | (. Howe, United States commission- ler of immigration, and Henry L. Stimson will discuss other phases ofl !the constitutional revision. Consti- 'tutional limitations of labor legisla- g!ion, workmen’s court procedure, a | ate budget, the part of the execu- tive in legislation, women suffrage ;and conservation are other topics "scheduled for the Columbia sessions. Chicago, Nov. 19.—The annual a result of the European war, the meeting of the Vocational Art and conference is being neld at an ex- Industrial Federation 1s being held 'tremely opportune time. A permas in this city, commencing today and |nent trade organization, with agents continuing to the 21st, inclusive. |in South and Central American Delegates from every State in the 'countries probably will be one re- Union are present, all deeply in- sult. terested in the work this federation | is carrying on for the betterment of the general conditions. Detroit, Mich., has a newly or< ganized barber’s union.