Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 30, 1914, Page 1

THE LAKELAND E e — PUBLISHED IN VOLUME IV - British War Ships Guard The Atlantic TWELVE BATTLERS WATCH ALL SHIPPING FROM U. S. TO EUROPE Their Path Is From New York to the Panama Canal According to Report of the Steamer Ancon (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 30.—At least gwelve British warships are now imnx:lling the Atlantic between New vork and the Panama canal, keep- ing close touch on all shipping, ac. cording to wireless operators on the steamship Ancon, in today from Cristobal. MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNCLE SAM'S LIMIT—PAY UP. Jack-onvilee, Nov. 30.—At mid- nizht tonight, all men individuals, firmg and corporations liable for the special revenue tav being collected by the commissioner of internal rev- enue, under the act of October 22, 1914, who have not made their re- twurns, and paid as required by the act, will be in the class of those to whem i« added a 50 per cent penalty: for failure, or neglect or forgetful- mess, or because of any other excuse they may offer. From -reports of Hayes Lewis, collector of revenue, some in this city seem to thing they are fooling with the city of Jacksonville, and arc allowing themselves to become delinquent so as to zive City Attorney Odom a job for the next twenty-four years col- lecting ‘“‘delinquent taxe,s” but they will wake up with a jolt when they realize that their Uncle Sam is the man saying, come across, and when he speaks once he afterwards acts Then, too, they will find that he 'gets the money quick and argues the matter with men after. Never the Plaintiff The United States government is never the plaintiff in a suit to Com- pel payment of license tax. The goverment just seizes and sells prop- erty covered by the tax, and then if the party ig dissatisied he may bring suit for redress—and the bur- den of poof is on him. In the mean- time, Uncle Sam has got his money, and he generally manages to hold it. Positively the adhesive tax must be paid before midnight Monday, November 30, by all the following: Brokers of all kinds, proprietors of all theaters, museums, concerts halss, circuses, and all places of amusement not otherwise named in the act, proprietors of bowling alleys and billard rooms, commission mer- chants, dealers in manufavtured to_ bacco in arny and all shapes, and dealers in tobacco leaf. Troops Marching. On Tampico To iPeacefully Enter (By Associated Press.) .\\‘ushlngton. Nov. 30.—Official dispatch today oconfirmed the earl- 'er reports that General Luis Cabal- Ye}‘o. Governor of Tamaulipas, had loined Villa's forces. As he con- trols Tampico this meang a peaceful fltrance into that city by the troops arching on {t. POLITICS AND POLITICIANS. ‘f‘ Bavaria, Germany, a number ‘OWns have decided to introduce “mployed insurance. geles now claims a popu- of 515,000. of un Los Ang lation ofG;f'«-elect Martin G. Brumbaugh, sw,',nsylv"'"“ is a member of the ’W'-.“ of Dunkards, a strict relig- g, J04¥ who princi hawe “2 the state muoh of its stability Mator Mitehell of New York City flled for an appropriation to be li;i dlm paying experts from the » ® West to introduce a system Yocational training in the pub- sthoolg of New York. internal |’ ‘GUILT OF PEONAGE IS RULING OF SUPREME COURT —_— (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 30.—The Su- ‘breme Court today decreed that con victs, held under contracts to worl; out fines with persons who appear in courts as their financial sponsors, were held in peonage. The indie- ment of two Alabama planters, who held a nezro under such contract was sustained. B All Ohio, without dictinction of party, creed or race, is preparing to eive Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, upen his return from France, an ova tion that will fittingly demonstrate the :tate's appreciation of the splendid service rendered by its dis- tinguished son as the American rep- resentative to France. Elks Program For Memorial Day Now Complete The Lakeland Elks are preparations for their l making memorial servicer next Sunday afternoon at :three o'clock in their lodge room over the post-office. A fine musical program will be rendered, such gift- ed vocalists as Mrs. H. J. Drane, Mrs, H. E. Memminger, Mrs. Wal- fter Detwiler and Miss Vera MsRae \having consented Elks quartett will also give one pumber or more. Mrs. Fied W. Eaton will direct the musical pro- kram and act as accompanist. to sing. The [The impresive Elks' ritual gover- norinig the occasion will be carried put and Hon. L. C. Johnson, of Bar- tow, will deliver a tribute to the memory of the dedeased brother, Lakeland Lodge having lost but one Imember since itg organization. There will also he an address by Ithe Exalted Ruler. Frank Makes Last Effort; Appeals To U.S. Supreme Court | (By Associated Press.) "Washington, Nov. 30.—Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, convicted of mur- dering Mary Phagan, at Atlanta, to- day asked permission of the United {States Supreme Court to file a peti- 'tlon seeking to have the court re- view the case on writ or error. —_— RAILROAD NOTES About one third of the telegraph- ers on Britain's railroads are wo- njen. It is reported from Lima, Ohio, that an order will be placed there ghortly from one of the foreizn na- tions, following closely upon the order given to the Baldwin Loco- motive Company from Russia. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany and the Philadelphia & Reading railroad have filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission new tariffs ghowing a general in- crease in passenger rotes to become effective Dec. 15. The rates will on the basis of 2 1-2 cents per mile. The Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road is again buying ties after hav- ing been out of the market for sev- eral months. The crosstie inspec- tors are again at work making in- spection of the situation at va- rious points. There ig very little reported do- ing in rialroad purchases, and quite naturaally in existinz financial con- ditions. There are no suspensions or cancellations of importance though, and this is regarded ag en- couraging until prosperity begins to trikle through the country as the result of recently re leased funds. Members of the Chicago Associa- tion of Commerce have urgzed the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend the trap car changes which are to go into effect in Chicago verr ghortly. These charges—4 cents per 100 pounds—were decided upon by the commission in deciding the ‘recent rate case. BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO VENING TELEGRAM THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF TH E BEST STATE KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, NOV. 30, 1914 No. 24 Austria’s Casualties To Date Are 900,000 Men, 19,000 Officers; Germans in Argonne District Repulsed by Allies RELATIVE CALM PREVAILS ON WESTERN BATTLEFRONT THOUGK GERMANS ARE PREPARING: T0 RENEW THEIR EFFORTS TO GAIN FRENCH COAST Since Grand Duke Nicholas Called a Halt On News Being Sent Out Little Is Known, But Is Is Believed Germans Have Been Checked (By Associated Press.) Petrograd, Nov. 30.—On the basis of reports from Hunzary it is stated here today that the Austrio-lun- gary casualities to date total 90v, 000 men and 19,000 officers. correspondent. of Corriere Dellasera, Muscovite army. the newspaper who is with the He says the Rus- sian heavy giege guns are hombord- . ing the forts and some of the sub- {burbs are reported in flames. |Country Should Be Saved From No Decisive Results [ Germany (By Associated Press.) (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Nov. 30.—Vienna con- Paris, Nov. B30-—-General Joffre, tinues to report that the battle along [head of the allied armies, in receiv- “ivers Vi:tula and Wata ig proceed- | ing a delegation of Paris newspaper ing without decisive results al-|men at headquarters, according to though minor successes, attended |a Havas dispatch, said he was glad by the capture of prisoners apd [they had an opportunity to correct guns, are claimed for the Austrian |the errors Germany has dissemina- and German operations, ted. He declared that the matter All reports indicate that relative {most important above everything calm is prevailing along the wes-|Was for the allied armies to save the tern front, except in the Argonme |country from Germany, district, where the allies claim e tthat German attacks have been re_ pulsed. 1t is reported that the Ger- mang are preparing to renew the pfi'nnsivo to get to the French coast and that the allies are preparing to assume the offensive. Unoficial dispatches say that Zeebrugge is Russiang Repulse Germans (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 30-—References Russian success in North have become somewhat chastened since the cautionary report issueca by Grand Duke Nicholas, command- preparing for assault from the sea, |er of the Russian field forces. How- and that the Germans are endeavor- |ever, dispatches reaching London in- ing to prevent siznaling from land |dicate that the military crities in to British warships off the coast. the tallies capitals remain convinced that the German Invasion of Rus- sian Poland hag suffered a check on- (By Assoclated Press.) ly the most strenuous efforts of the Milan, Nov. 20.—The siege of jGerman commanders can save from Cracow, has begun according to the [Teal disaster. A. C. L. MAGNATES PREDICTS BIG TOURISTS WINTER to Poland Siege of Cracow Begins coming to KFlorida by the thousands this winter and their number will —_— wreatly exceed those of former Jacksonville, 30—T. (', | years,” he said. ‘1 have studied Wihite, general passenger agent,|the conditions and by feeling the and E. M.North, as:istant general|pulse of the traveling public have passenger agent of the Atlantic|found that the mecca this year is Florida. We can offer no better proof of the Coast Line's belief of Coast Line, arrived in the city Sat- urday and held a conference of a private nature with the officials of | this than the improvements and the road in Jacksonville. For some | preprations made for handling the kime Mr. White has been traveling |rush. 'We have advertised the in Florida and was met in this city |State and have special representa- by Mr. North. Mr. White stated |tives in all parts of the country in- that the conditions of the Atlantic,ducing tourists and homeseckers to Coast Line in Florida and the South, | visit here. The season will bezin in general, were splendid and that | the first of next year and continue in anticipation of a big tourist bus-!unlil the first touch of summer. iness many improvements had been The beginning has been somewhat made in the road and its schedules. parlier than expected this year, but “I believe that the tourists are (hat speaks for itself.’ Baptist Ladies to Organize Missionary Circle on the North Side of Town A meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. C. Davis on Ea:t Oak street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock for the purpose of organ. izing a missionary circle on the north side of town. All ladies liv- ing in this section are cordially in- vited to be present. Directors Of N.H. Change Their Plea THIS WAS GRANTED BY FED- ERAL JUDGE W. C. T. U. To Meet Tomorrow With Mrs. Kate Booth. The Woman's Christian ance Union will hold a program mother's meeting with Mrs. Kate | Were }ndicted On a Charge of Vio. Booth opposite the Methodist church lation o the Anti-Trust Laws tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. R All ladies are invited to attend, vi-- iting ladies included. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs. . (. Wilson which means a good and in- teresting meeting. Temper- (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 30.—William ‘Ro(‘kt‘l'vller. Robert Ww. Taft Charles A, Brooker, William Stain- ner, James 8. Elton, D. Newton Barney, Henry K. Mcharg, Geoge F. Baker and Frederick Brewster, former directos of the New Haven Railroad, who were indicted on a charge of violation of the anti-trust laws, today were granted permission by Federal Judee Ses ions to change their plea in abatement, which was filed last Monday. The defendents didn’t indicate what plea they pro- pose to substitute. ISuspect In Boggs Murder Case Was Released Today (By Associated Press.) Miami, Nov. 30.-—R. B. Ward, ar- rested Saturday on suspicion in con- nection with the death of A. A, Boges and daughter, Majorie, whose charred bodies were found in their burned home last Wiednesday, was released today. The police say he established an alibi. The coroners jury, which has been investicating the case, hadn't concluded work this morning. REAL ESTATE TRANSFER i Furnished by the Security Abstract and Title Co,, Bartow, Fla. J. E. Grifiin to A, C. Armistead. Mattie E., Brice, Guardian. to A. Armistead. Whhneta Farms Co. to Minnie G. AR val McElveen. 'WOMAN SUFFRAGE LEAGUE IN| ., PENSACOLA, DEC. 8. ; Pensacola, Nov. 30.—The < “ meeting of the Florida Equal Suf- 0. E. Blackwell to E. H. Black- frage Association will be held in wu(l;l.E 4B H lackwel Pensacola December 8, 9 and 10, - E. and E. H. Blackwell to Mrs. Julia Blackwell, Ida Browning to Mattie Underhill. Ida Browning to Mattie Underhill. D. 0. Rogers to R. A, Ward. Morida & Georgia Land Co. Bello H. Edmonds. Florida Lake Region Land Co. to F. A. Wagner. Sessoms Investment (o, to Mary according to an announcement made by Rev. Mary A. Safford, president, and Mrs. Fred Stanley, secretary. The purpose of this convention is to butline plans whereby the women of the State may win the enfran- chisement. It ig expected that a large num- ber of delegates will be in attend- to ance, ag each league in the State is Henmen Knorr. 8 5 November 25, 1914, entitled to one voting delegate for Russell B. Linger to C. D. McGre- tvery ten members or major frac- T ] ! tio to the q 4 LTl s L LI § Annie Marie Klem to Mary V. president of the organization. In- Hill terest will be added to this meoting |*7 g 4 by the fact that both Nevada and M;;’:‘ iaHal b At a 00 NYe A ana were t » number ¢ Montatia ‘were added to tho:n Sessomg Investment Co. to Fannie pr equal suffrage States in Novem-! ber of this year Persons going to ‘the convention are requested to ville Tracy. send their names to Mrs. A, E. Mac- \ David, box I, Pensacola, Fla. J. B. Smith to J Morgan ' B. ¢, Sill to Ear]l C. May. | Robert H. Ramsey, et al, to Slals . E. Bowen. lAmerlcan Health E. A. Fletcher to M. A. Randolph. e e e g . |November 27, 1914, Ass’nlopens’l‘onlght © (. F. Kennedy to H. o man. ln Jacksonvl“e Scally & Bassett Realty Co. to H. B. Zimmerman. Herbert E. Fairchild, et al to Ed- gar A. Young. Bertha L. ‘Wierbe. Sessomy Investment Co. to Mel- B. Zimmer- (By Associated Press.) Jacksonville, Nov. 30.—Sanitary to Chas. H. Davison Davison. experts and medical men arrived to- 2 o day to attend the annual convention \”\'V‘tll:‘mm F. Horplug: to Gertrude nter. Public Health As- o4 .”".‘ QiueticRU Ao Heanh & Cora E. Boggis to Gertrude Win- sociation, which opens here to- tof ¥ er, night. Florida Development Co. to Wal- ter Mueller, REUNION OF BLUE AND GRAY. Nancy Barnes to Bank of Ft. " i Nov. 30—The |Meade. Franklin, ‘Tenn, Nov. &--ThS| Hors Hudson to-Baik of P& reunion of the Blue and the Gray is Moade belug held here today, the fiftieth Paul Young to Bank of Ft. Meade. anniversary of 'hf‘ l»al(!n of Frank- Edwin H. Brown, Jr., to Walter T. lin. The invocation will be deliv- Wright. ered by Rev. Dr. J. H. McNeily, of e F. Nashville. Addresses will be deliv- g o q.n ered by veterans, both Federal amd Park Bird to Jesse L. Brown. Confederate, and a big dinner will Mrs. Kate McKillop to Mrs. Jen- be served. During the day a visit [, .0 {00 MceKillop. will be made to the Confederate Helen M. Wilson cemetary. It has been planned that | \yison. the veterans should assist in placing Earnest P. Jacques to Adelbert A. markers on the battlefield, so ag to Jaques. fdentify the positions of the various Louis McLean to Carter Manufac- i»nmmnnnls which took part the L turing Co. battle fifty years ago. While these | A, Hart to Sam Johnson. markers will be temporary, it is| M. A Tillis to Stella Maud Harris. fhoped they will later he replaced by Johnson to Stella Maud ones, and will areatly sist in the correct placinz., Concerted action will also be tak- en by the veterans to give an impe- tus to the movement to have Con- gress place a memorial arch on the Boewe to Theo. J. H. to Daphne L. in Sam Harris. Christian E. Rickard. Christian E. town Trust Co. Amos Makelin, Trustee, to Walter permanent these Metzler to Walter H. Metzler to German- battlefield. H. Rickard. Florida Lake Region Land Co. to The tango craze hag reached an-|Leon Leu. other high notch, a mew community Henry W. Rushing to J. J. Dam- in West Virginia being named Tan- |pfer. go. James J. Dampier to F. B. Walter,