Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 24, 1914, Page 1

oes Dieces; Dead, Missing ORS LIVE TO HE STORY n Known Dead, Crew and Three Are Missing beiated Press.) o, Nov. 24.—The Hanalei, ashore on ince yesterday noon, arly this morning souls aboard. Three two seamen swam ems there is no hope thers. Desperate at- ade at rescue all tates revenue cutter ich has been stand- plei since last night, that she picked up rvivors who put out r, and also hag fif- LATEST lated Press.) Nov. sting steamer Han- ed for. Thirty il ashore, thirteen on ter McCulloch. Fif- also on that ship. hg . arry, of the Hana- the life TY. Is Drawing iated Press.) Nov . e of Florida lands. IDA TO CITRUS CANKER 2 spring, giving ex- agistance to the fizht to eradicate He has been em- the hureaus of the iculture, his in- g confined chiefly of the date palm. € and other disease 0 his territory and were turned to- hese evils. At one through a grove Bhamblin wag keep- '€ thougnt that it Toyed, but later Dugh ¥ all winter, car- *stigations. ker situation both 0d through the B g T REPORT [tinued one hour and six minutes. 24 . —Forty- |lated to be nd fifteen dead from |from Washington. of |A GREAT CONGRESS TO he wireless operator began today st to the last, his fporyigion of Walter the fire had | ™3TY trees it had killed | 981€- d a ing and were delighted in s ssfu] f?: :;:lit it.The Bradford county high school s of a certain |Children collected $7 among them- Bhamblin Jeft yes. |S€lves and had their principal send Redland gection, |the money to the soclety. Such do- canker hag peen [NAations make the officers of the so tion of the grow- [ciety feel good when they realize Onths. He wil] re. that the interest taken by children inity and other |can but inspire the older ones. The | IS CHINESE PUBLISHED IN e R e BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED To a Close State in the South, have already ar- DISCUSSING HOMES FOR BELGIANS Atlanta, Ga., Nov. ing is being held here pPurpose of discussing 24.—A meet- today for the the providing of homes for the Belgian farmers, who as refugees from Europe, have been asked by the Brooks County In- dustral Club to make tnejr homes in this State. The movement has be- come statewide, and already homes have been provided for 240 Belgian farmers. The conference today is composed of delegates from different parts of Georgia, and includes State officials, bankers, and business men. —_——— STEEL PLANTS OPERATING Chicago, Nov. 24.-—Operations at the Gary Steel plant were resumed last week. Three blast furnaces, 12 open hearth furnaces, 210 coke ovens and all the rolliny mills ex- cept the rail mill will be active for some time filling the orders now on hand. Earthquake Occurs Within 1,200 Miles Of Washington (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 24.—The Georgetown University seismograph recorded earthquake shocks this morning at 7:20 o'clock, which con_ The center of disturbance is calcu- twelve hundred miles OPEN IN JAX FRIDAY Jacksonville, Nov, 24.—Work of ship ana three life|;ngtalling exhibits for the Southern Health Congress to begin Friday of this week at the Masonic Temple, under the personal su- Storey. Mr. 8aVers |giorey arrived in the city yesterday trying to shoot the | g1, New York, where he is con- ) b.elng: Try once|nected with the Russell Sage Foun- dation. Numerous exhibits have already arrived and with those com- ing in daily until Friday, consider- able work is ahead of the committee to get the material in shape, during the few days remaining. Large State exhibits, including nearly every rived in charge of their directors, who will supervise the placing. The entetainment to be accorded the American Public Health Association, 24.—The sev-|in whose behalf the congress is held, n the trial of E. C. promises to be fident, and four al-|held. It will be the first time a con- the Chambers Land |ference of such a nature has ever tand in their own |peen held in in the South and the deral court here to_ fact that Jacksonville has been giv- ise announced that|en the honor of the first meeting in d conclude its evi-|the South, is considered by health The defendants are | enthusiasts to be the biggest honor g the mailg to de- | ever offered a community. the greatest ever SOUTH FLORIDA CHILDREN HELPING NOBLE CHARITY Jacksonville, Nov. 24.—Many letters containing small donations 4.—A. J. Sham-|gnq a world of good cheer are daily from his home at | eceived from school children down Will remain n Dade the State by the Children's Home So_ ciety of Florida. Just recently the children have become large factors among the list of contributors and in proportion to their means are do- ing as much as the grown-ups. One letter says: “Inclosed find two dol- lars. Our teacher told ug of your noble work for little children, and of your need of money to carry on the work, so we are sending you a flittle donation for them with the (best wishes from DeLeon Springs school children.” Another letter contained $3.35, sent by the Chris- {tian Endeavor Society of the Pri- Sunday school class at Welrs. The children were anxious i ts of his led to investi- |that it be known seventy cen esult wag that My, |the money was their birthdaye:;e;; MINISTER TO TWO COUNTRIES Jacksonville, Nov. 24.—Accom- thorough anq ge- {panied by his secretary and attache, the Dade County [Kai Fu Shah, envoy extraordinary d Shippers’ Asso- {and minister plenipotentiary to the ‘United States from Chins, left Jack. HE_LAKELAND Ev THE BEST TOW N IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE ENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 1914 InRushTo Warsaw Germans Completely Checked; Their Army of 400,000 Strong Broken In RUSSIANS HAVE BE JOINTED FORCES A Several Parts EN ABLE TO GET BEHIND DIS- ND GREAT LOSSES HAVE RESULTED While Badly Disorganized, Petrogad Reports The Germans To Be Preparing For Anothe r Big Battle and Are Being Reinforced GERMANS RETREAT THEIR ARMY BROKEN (By Associated Press.) | London, Nov. 24.-—A Petrograd Gispatch sayg that an official com- nunication issued there announces the German retreat into Poland be- tween the Vistula and Warta rivers. Qther reports say that according to unofticial information the German army, 400,000 strong, is broken in several parts and the Russiang have sot behind the disjointed corps and inflicted great losses, | | VON HINDERBURG'S ‘ ARMY CHECKED ! ENTIRELY. (By Associated Press) | London,Nov. 24.—A Petrograd ' report that Von Hinderburg's army, ' which was sweeping toward \\"-ll'-‘ saw, has been completely checked, is the most important war news today. The German army 1s reported cut to' pieces, but Petrograd also reports' that German reinforcements are coming up and another big battle is expected. in the western arena there ig no change, according to a French war office official statement teday. Rheims, Sois:ons and Ypres continue to suffer from German bombardment. The renewal of the German offensive to reach the French coast ports is expected any moment . ' i BELGIAN FAMILY SAVED B | l This is a Belgian family, or what is left of it after the father and oth- er male relatives had given their lives for their country. The photo- graph shows a widow and her four children at the mercy of German sol_ diers. Like thousands of others throughout the little kingdom, they have hung a white rag on te door sonville over the Florida East Coast yesterday, en route to Havana, Cuba, after remaining here over night at the Seminole hotel. The Chinese minister ig also representative for his country in Cuba, and will pre- gent his credentials to President Ma_ rio Menocal, and after a short stay on the island will return to Wash- ington, the ‘headquarters of the le- gation. L. T. Tsai and W. P. B e . ¢ither to the mails or cables. i contained. BOMB FELL NEAR AMERICAN CONSULATE (By Associatea Press.) Whashington, Nov. 24.-—A bomb from a German airship fell in front of the American consulate at War- saw thiz mornine, according to a digpatch from Ambessader Marye at Petrcarad. None within the con- sulate was hurt, but several persons in the street were killed and wound- ¢d. None American. GERMANS ISSUE SANGUINE REPORT (By Associated Press.) terlin, Nov. 24.—A German beadquarters staff communication says there is no decided change in the eastern theater and that German attacks in Russian Poland are pro- gressing. The fermans in east Prussia are holding their own. KING OF SWEDEN SENDS MESSAGE TO WASHINGTON (By Associated Press.) New York (Per Osteberg), Nov. 24, A special mes-enger of the king of Sweden arrived this afternoon from Christiana bearing a message from King Gustav to the Swedish legation at Washineton, which he said was too important to trust He said he didn't know what the letter It wa- seaied by the king personally . Y WHITE FLAG ON DOOR. to indicate to passing German sol- diers that they are not fighting. The flaz has saved hundreds of thou- sands, because it has been the tes- timony of those nave gone through these districts that the sol. diers did not molest houses which Lore them. who Wei, hig secretary and attache, are both Chinese. The party spoke English fluently, and stated that they expected to greatly enjoy the trip over the East Coast extension to Key West. Mr. Shah is well ac- cuainted with the United States, fuving traveled over it several times, in private and as an official, before receiving. -his appointment, lan(l {s by no means a stranger. Trammell has Stokes, State attorney for the First «;reuit, to prosecute Albert . lough, who will be tried for his life the fourth time at Ocala, on N HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. No. ATLANTA LEADS OFF WITH CHURCH DANCES Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 24.—Fifty couples attended Atlanta's first church dance a few nights ago, and had a great time. The dance was given in the deanery of St. Phillip's Episcopal Cathedral, and was the first of a series planned by Dr. John Robert Atkinson, the new ' rector. The dance was supervised by a pro- fessional teacher, who helped in- struct those not proficient in the hesitation or the tango, and Dr. At- kinson himself showed that he knew well how to trip the light fantastic toe to te strains of “Too Much Mus- tard.” *l1 do not wish to jar on anyone's religious belief,”” he ex- plained. * simply wish to draw the members of our congregailon to- ‘ether in healthy, norma: reerea- tion. All dances will be of the sane and proper kind, and the plays were offered in our dramatic eclub, now being organized, will be discussed in a reverend way." Eastman, Ga., Swept By Fire; $100,000 Loss (1sy Associated Press.) Eastman, Ga., Nov, 24.—Fire of undetermined origin this morning destroyed seven buildings and three carloads of cotton seed here. Loss more than $100,000, STATE HEALTH CONFERENCE Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 24.—The State health conference will be held in this city, opening its session here today and tomorrow. The confer- ence includes health officers of every county in the State, and an inter- esting program of addresses and round table discussions has been ar- ranged by S. A. Southall, president of the board of health, with the aid' of the secretary, Frank B. Young. HOSIERY MAKERS OPTIMISTIC Reading, Pa., Nov. 24.—After months of the worst business de- pression of years, there is now every Forest Fires | Threaten Little Rock HAVE ENVELOPED AR- KANSAS, OKLAHOMA AND LOUISIANA The Fire Is Now Only Four Miles From Litte Rock; Great Damage Done By Flames (By Associated Prese.) Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 24.— With the Fourche Granite moun- tains ablaze, Little Rock is threat- ¢ned by torest fires, which have now spread into Oklahoma and Louisi- ana. The fire is only four miles from the city. Enormous damage has been done throughout the fire sec- tions. BOSTON DOG SHOW Boston, Mass., Nov. 24.-—The an. nual bench show of the Eastern Dog Club will be opened here today and continue until the 27th of the month. Thig is expected to-be the most successful exhibition ever benched in the Hub. The change in the date from spring to fall has been received with almost unanimous ap- rroval among the breeders: and ex- hibitors. More than $6,000 in cash will be distributed among the crack dogs of the country. This will be divided among some 660 classes. Miss Anne Tracy, who will judge German sheepdogs, will make her second appearance in the ring on this occasion. Miss Tracy's kennels at Highland Falls are among the largest in the country of this com- paratively new breed and: ghe is rec- cgnized as one of the auchorities on police dogs. Mr. T. H. Harris, of Sunnybridge, Brackenstrire, Wales, is making his first vigit to the Unit- ed States and will judge the Sealy- ham terriers. Mr. ITarris is a suc- cessful breeder of these and Welsh terriers. Theodore Crane will pass the chow chow and a number of other New York experts will act as prospect for speedy improvement in |judges. the underwear and hosiery manu- facturing business, not only in this section but all over the United l. C. C. Gives Orders States. Manufacturers believe it will be but a short time until every un- derwear and hosiery mill will be running full time. STOKES WILL PROSECUTE IN FAMOUS MURDER CASE Governor John I, Nov. 24. assigned Pensacola, Dee. 1, upon the charge of having murdered his wife in Lake county in June, 1912, Hough ig a prominent white citi- zen of Lake county and on account of hig prominence and the fact that Le has already been tried three times withont the jury being able to agree either upon his guilt or inno- attracted a great deal of notice and is of the causes celeb=e in the eourts of So.th cence, the case ha one Florida. Hough was Indicted by the grand jury of Lake county upon the charge of murder in the first de- gree, it being alleged in the indict- ment that he unlawfully shot hig wife with a pistol with a premedi- tated design to take her life. On mo- tion of defendant the case was trans- ferred to Citrus county, where it has each Leen tried three times, and time a mistrial was declared, because the jury could not agree either as to the guilt or innocence of the de- pleaded insanity at the time of the homicide tendant. The defendant as excuse for his alleged crime. Many prominent physicians testified as witnesses both for the State and to his More than two the trial of this case each time it has has been transterred to Ocala, the county seat of Marion county, where it will be called for trial for the fourth time on Dec. 14 and it is expected that more than two weekg will be eon- for the defendant relative mental condition. weeks has been consumed in bteen tried. The case Regarding Cotton Transportation (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Nov. 24.—The in- terstate commerce commission today authorized railroads, without ob- serving the long and short haul pro- vigion of law, to establish propor- tionate rates and regulations for the transportation of cotton from Atlan- ia to Virginia cities, South Atlantic and Gulf ports. MASONIC REUNION New Orleans, La., Nov. 24-—Scot- tish Rite bodies, under the Grand (‘onsistory of Louisiana, thirty- second degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, are holding their annual four day reunion in [ this city, beginning today. A large class of candidateg will receive from the fourth to the thirty-second de- grees, conferred by officers and mem- berg of the Masonic bodies, includ- ing officers of the Grand Consistory of Louisiana. MISSOURI POULTRY SHOW St. Louis. Mo., Nov. 24.—The Missouri State Poultry Show will be held in this city, from today until the 29th inclusive. A number of prizes have been offered, for single entries, and for pens, and other in- teresting featureg have made this show one of the Jargest and the most instructive ever held by the State Association. This Is the twenty- fitth annual show of the association, which has grown in that time from a few members to the 1,500 number listed in active membership. Aside from the usual program features there is a model poultry farm, de- signed by the State Poultry Experi. ment Station, which exploits every phase of the industry.