Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 1, 1914, Page 1

THE illa With 5,000 Men ow Occupies Mexico City RCHED IN AT HEAD OF 25,000 SOLDIERS pn. Zapata Promises Protection To Americans and All Other Foreignery (By Associated Press.) Mexico City, Dec. 1.—General Vil_ entered Mexico City yesterday at e head of 25,000 soldiers. He mained in the suburbs receiving legations and didn’t enter the pital proper until the arrival of rovisional President Gutierrez. Zapata Promises Protection (By Associated Press.) ‘Washington, Dec. 1.—Genral Za- ata, whose forces occupy Mexico ity, has assured the United States overnment through American Con_ 1 Silliman that foreigners will be iven every protection and that his oops wi'l continue to preserve eace. News was received today of he killing of four Spaniards in Mex- 0 City, but Zapata promised the panish Minister that Spaniards yould be protected hereafter. HURCH’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY. Buflalo, N. Y., Dec. 1.—Grace Episcopal parish will today begin its our day celebration of the nineth nniversary of the foundation of Brace Church, the oldest Episcopal hurch in this city. A Fete Na- jonal has been arranged, with coe. umes representing historical peri- s of the United Statec, from 1607, hen Capt. John Smith and his pand 1anded. BTATE MEDICAL BOARD MEETS TOMORROW. Palatka, Dec. 1.—Beginning next ednesday and continuing through he following day, the members of he State Board of Medical Exam- ners will meet here for the purpose pt conducting examinations for hose wishing to practice medicine. At the meeting of the board held t June an even hundred appli- nts appeared to undergo the tests, nd it is’ expected that the number of applicants at the coming sitting vill be almost as large. SUIT TO RECOVER STATE MONEY IN PENSACOLA, Pensacola, Dec. 1.—In the circuit court Saturday afternoon Park M. Trammell, as governor of the state of Florida, for the use of the Escam- bia County Board of Public Instruc- tion brought suit for $10000 against J. Ed. Williams, county treasurer, and his surety, the American Surety Company, of New York. Attorneys in the case are Watson & Pasco, who were retained by the school board several weeks ago. The suit .is brought to recover about $6,000 de- posited by Treasurer Williams in two of the suspended banks in Pen- sacola. Some of the money was in the Pensacola State Bank and some in the First National bank. The American Surety Company is named 88 a party to the suit because it was on Mr. Williams’ bond. “MADE IN AMERICA” TION. Chicago, Ill, Dec. 1.—A big “made in America” exposition will ber opened here today, after an ex- tensive campaign which has been energetically carried on by all trades and industries. The object of the exposition ig to stimulate trade in American products and en- courage American manufacturers to broaden their field and get into their lines. EXPOSI. Germany Js experimenting with rubber foot pontoons to enable sold- fersto walk on water, carrying ‘heavy loads and using their rifiles ‘freely at the same time. PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN T0O KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. MAY END SHOP STRIKE. New Orleans, La., Dec. 1.—The 38,000 men affected by the strike of shopmen of the Harriman lines are hopeful that the result of the ballot taken last week will be made today. The shopmen went on strike about three years ago. Union men say there hag been a stronz sentiment for a settlement, but on what basis is not generally known. Military Company Organized; Wm. Steitz Elected Captain At the meting at the City ‘last night the local company State Militia was organized, with a total of tixty-five men and three officers. The muster roll was sent in to the Adjutant General's office today. The meeting was called to order at seven-thirty o’clock by Mr. Belisario and after a few short talks by different men, the enroll- ment of men and election of officers proceeded. Mr. William Steitz was elected Captain, Mr. L. Boultier First Lieutenant and Mr. C. A, Will Second Lieutenant. In selecting Mr. Steitz for captain the men made a wise choice as he is well fitted for the head of the company, having held a commission in the state guards for a number of years where he had a good record. He is also a well known business man and under his able direction the company should prove to be in time one of the best in the state. Both of the lieutenants are exservice men, Mr. ,'Boumer serving in the regular army in the Phillipine Islands and Mr. Will in the U. S. Navy and also in the State Guards. As soon as the muster roll ig re- turned from the Adjutant General's pfice the men will be mustered in and furnished with their equip. ment. This company will do con- siderable in helping to advertise Lakeland and gome of the best men in the city are behind them with their support. 3 Hall FORMER TAMMANY CHIEF AND BRIDE REACH FLORIDA. West Palm Beach, Nov. 30.— Richard Croker and bride arrived here Saturday morning. They will :pend the scason at The Wigwams, the Croker Palm Beach winter home. Mr and Mrs. Croker will be the guestg of J. I. McDonald, while their home is being put in order. When seen by a reporter, Mr. Croker ex- pressed his delight at being back at Palm Beach, after & two years’ ab- sence, and said that he thought this the greatest of all winter resorts. His yacht, the Rhoda B., will at one be put in commission and Mr. Croker will spend much time on the water enjoying his favorite sport of fishing. i Trial of Oakley and Lacy Opens Today (By Associated Press.) Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 1.—The trial of James G. Oakley, former president of the State Convict De- partment, and Theo. Lacy, his chief clerk, on indictments charging em. bezzlement of the state funds, is ex- pected to open here today. Lacy is now under gentence of ten years in the pen upon conviction of embez- zling fifty thousand dollars. Appeal in that case ig pending. MELLON LABORATORY COM- PLETED. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 1.—The new Mellon Institute for Industrial Re. search University of Pittsburg, the finest laboratory for chemical and industrial experiments in the world, ig practically complete today. Dr. Raymond E. Bacon, director, who has visited many laboratories of im- portance, has said this new institu- tion embodies the best features of fall. Among other things, there is a separate apartment for moving pictures and lantern work. Valu- able documents will be stored in fire proof vaults. A bronze tablet to Dr. Robert Kennedy Duncan, the founder and first director will be placed in the main hall. of [ LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, DEC. 1, 1914. Violent Fighting In Progress On The Yser —_— ROARING OF HEAVY GUNS HEARD AND HOUSES SHAKE Germans Before Dixmude Have Be- gun a General Retirement Is Re- Port From Amsterdam (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 1.—There was vio- lent fighting today along the Yser canal, according to Reuter’s corre- 'spondent at Sluis. The roaring of heavy guns hag been heard all day land houses far away at Sluis are shaken. Germans Leave Dixmude (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 1.—The Central News Agency’'s Amsterdam corre- spondent telegrapnsg that the Cer- man front before Divmude has be. Run a general retirement. HERE'S A TIP FOR FLORIDA GAME WARDENS Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 1.—A trained setter dog who will “set” quail even after they are dressed and iced, is County Game Warden's plan to detect violations of the law in Fulton county. He proposes to take his prize dog into the express offices and go on a hunt for game shipped in violation of the law: Then he will lead the dog to the ho- tel store rooms and hunt for birds on ice. practice of serving quail on toast despite the law which prevents the sale of game. The head waiter, properly tipped, can always remem- ber that some prominent man has left a couple of birds on ice for his own use and will be willing to di-; vide them with any friend. But the| warden says thig excuse will no longer go. The man who provides the game will be called before the grand jury to prove he actually shot it. well LOOSE LEAF SALES TO OPEN. Lexington, Ky., Dec. 1.—The de- cision reached by the representa-| tives of twelve tobacco warehouses at a recent meeting, provides for the opening of the Lexington loose to- bacco market today. One or two Atlanta hotels have made a |! King George Visits France And Makes A Record E— FIRST BRITISH MONARCH TO GO ON THE FIELD IN 171 YEARS Issue In Prussia Not Yet Decided; Germans Capture 9,500 Men 26 Machine Guns in Poland. (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 1.—Though it seems clear now that a part of the German army in Russian Poland which the .Russians surrounded near Lodz, nar- rowly escaped annihation, the Ger- mans fought with such fury that they broke the cordon surrounding them and as Teutonic reinforce- ments are coming, the issue isn't yet decided. The British press in in- terpreting Petrograd news dispatch- es, contends that Russian success is still possible, but it is admitted in all quarters that recent claims of a complete Muscovite victory were premature. Poland, with Emperor William in the field is likely to con- tinue to overshadow all other war area for some days. Throughout Belgium the Germans are remaining on the defensive. King George’s visit to France is stir. ring popular imagination and news- paper are featuring his trip, saying he is the first British reigning mon- arch to be with hig armies on the field in 171 years. Germans Active (By Associated Press.) Paris, Dec. 1.—A French official statement this afternoon says that r.\ebterdly the Germans were very ac- tive north of Arrras, and there were imethodn were abolished. lively artillery duel in Belgiumg but no infantry attacks. Germans Capture Men and Guns (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Dec. 1.—An official an- nouncement today says that it was generally quiet yesterday in East Prussia and Southern Poland. In Northern Poland, south of the Vis. tula, the German war bounty was increased by the capture of 9,500 prisoners, nineteen cannons, twenty- six machine guns and numeroug am. unition carts. ¥ sets of buyers will be used until af-|Germay Fyeld Marshal Goes To ter the holidays, when three will be" used. The warehousemen were of the opinion that with the three sets of buyers through January, Febru- Turkey (1y Associuted Press.) Berlin, Dec. 1.—Field Marshal Baron Von der Coltz's return to STATE CORN SHOW. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 1.—The an- nual Georgia Corn Show will be op- ened in this city today and continue juntil Saturday. A spccial feature of thig year’s exhibition will be the hog and hominy parade and ball 'gh'en by the Atlanta Ad Men’s Club. The show is under the auspices of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the keynote of the affair is to emphasize and dignify the products of the soil, particularly corn, food crops, and animal industry of ev- ery kind. J. Borden Harriman Dies At Washington (By Assoclated Press.) WashIngton, Dec. 1.—J. Borden Harriman, of New York, died here i today. NEW SING SING HEAD. New York, Dec. 1.—Thomas Mott Osborne, known for his Interests in prison reforms today resumes the duties of warden of Sing Sing, re- placing former Warden McCormick, who was removed. The post was offered to Mr. Osborne by Prisons Superintendent John B. Riley at the request of Gov. Glynn. He would hot accept it until he received as- surance from Governor-elect Whit- man that he would not be interfered with after the beginning of the year. Among those who are famil- iar with the conditions existing in the big prison, it is agreed that Mr. Osborne has tackled one of the hardest jobs known to penology. Mr. Osborne is 55 ycars old, an in- Hependent Democrat and an enemy of Tammany. Last fall, as “Tom Brown’’, Mr, Osborne sentenced him- self to a week in Auburn prison and served out his term. When released he helped to organize at Auburn a modified system of self government hnd as a result of his disclosures certain antiquated administrative As Depu- ty Attorney-General last year Mr. Osborne managed the investigation f Sing Sing prison. He was 8o aroused by what he found there he declared he would devote his for- tune and the rest of his life to im- proving the prisons of the State. Sanitation Discussed By Health Experts —— (By Associated Press.) Jacksonville, Dec. 1.—Sanitation problems as applied to cities and towns were discussed here today at the forty-second annual convention of the American Public Health Asso- I ary and March 60,000,000 pounds of { Gopptantinople Is said to be due to|ciation, Sanitary experts explainsg tobacco would be gold here this ses- ! nis promise to the Sultan on leaving ine work accomplighed in a numbe? son. head market be opened at the end f of the loose leaf season was favor- peror William to loan him Von Der | Louisiana Board of Health, spoke on ably received by the meeting. The suggestion that the hogs- the Turkish army servicce eighteer 'of cities for disease prevention. yearg ago. The Sultan asked Em- Coltz and staff during the war. Dr. Oscar Dowling, president of the marriage certificates. NORTH FACADE OF THE HUGE PALACE OF MACHINERY BUILDING PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, SAN FRANCISCO, 1915 Copyright, 1914, by Panama Pacific International Exposition Company. This photograph shows the north facade of the great Palace of Machinery at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915, as it appeared six months before the opening of the exposition. The architecture of the bullding is Roman, with decorations suggestive of machinery and invention. It was in this building that Lincoin Beachey made the world’s first indoor seroplane flight. The Palace of Machinery is almost one thousand fost long and four hundred feet wide. LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Telegraph Operator Held Under $5,000 Bail PHARGED WITH VIOLATING THE PENAL LAWS Revealed Contents of Associated Press Dispatches To a New York News Bureau (By Associated Press.) New York, Dec. 1.—H. L. Linder, a telegraph operator employed by the Postal Company, wag held in $5,000 bail here today on a charge of violation of the penal laws in that he revealed the contents of certain news mesages sent out by the Associated Press. Linder, it was testified, said he received money from a New York news bereau for sending mesazes taken from wires operated by the Associated Press. WAR TAX. |Washington, Dec. 1.—The adhes- ive stamp provisions of the war tax bill goes into effect today. The Western Union Telegraph tompany will hereafter charge 1 tent upon al) messages, to meet the Wwar revenue tax. This 1 cent tax will go upon day and night mes- sages, day and night letters, cable- grams, press messages, transfer mes. sagers and forwarded messages, —_—_— FLORIDA DISPUTES CAMPHOR MONOPOLY WITH JAPAN. Palatka, Dec. 1.—The camphor plantation at Satsuma began the distilling of camphor this week. The initial effort was made last win- ter, when over 10,000 pounds of crude gum was turned out. This plantation ig the first and only one in the United States, and there are over 2,000 acres in trees and 500 acres of new trees will be planted this winter, The camphor industry of the world is a Japanese monopoly on the Ysland of Formosa, and repre- sentatives of the Japanese govern- ment have visited the Florida enter- prise to see what Is doing to inter- fere with their work. The camphor tree floulshes in Florida. It is a shapely tree with beautiful foliage. A good many fine camphor trees are to be found on Palatka’s streetg for shade purposes. PALACE POULTRY SHOW. [l New York, Dec. 1.—The poultry show season for the winter of 1914- 15 will be opened today with the bz exhibition te be continued |throush.tho week at the (Crand Central Palace. This year the ex« hibition occupies two floors, an ar- rangement made necessary by the greatly increased number of entries and by the setting up of a ‘“‘model poultry farm.” This farm is equip- ped with all modern poultry houses and appliances, and demonstrations of great educational value will be given frequently during the week, showing the newest scientific meth- ods of preparing poultry for mark- et. Thefirst floor of the exhibition {8 devoted to the showing of poul- ty of different breeds, and white orpingtons, buff and white leg- horns, reds, minocras and white wyandottes are strongly represented. CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTUR- AL LEGISLATION. Worchester, Mass.,, Dec. 1.—The Massachuzetts state board of Agri- culture is being held here, with lec- tures, discussions and exhibitions which will continue through three days. Today there will be held & conference of all the agricultural organizations in Massachusetts which propose to submit to the in. coming legislature bills relating to agriculture. Each year there are presented to the legislature various measures from different sources seeking the same end. This dupli- cation of effort is not only confus- ing to the committees, but the di. vided responsibility has weakened the case at hearings. '