Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 15, 1914, Page 1

. LAKELAND EV-NING TELEGR PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN iN THE E>T PART OF T OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. ke Adanta Lawyer ium Anouncement he official in- the allies yesterday ke to Wiyt_ d in substan- capture of and many attention o mm arena of war. “’tfimted ofienshe !‘G'Ce in Poland, ; tly took advan- 1 press forward in ¢ unfortified cap- trians captured rdment, is again ns. North of g the Mlawa The final en- e to be fought Vistula. ress. ) »~—The official ay: “Constan- Htatively that . has occurred ‘where fifty thou- B8 went ovor ‘o vy 'Pa_;-uns"' )00,000 to Germany g0 Press.) 'he Matin savs which has government, the eral in Belgium councils to ke necessary yment of $70,- o Germany.'' OF MAYORS $15. —In connec- | annual interna- being held ly the mayors of vo days' discus- g for safety and, fthe large municl. Mted States The B the mayors will fnated as Natioual ey will he Ptting. Bities where there fong and where ied on. a popu'ation of en urced to at. ‘together with the rions municipal Mayors have to do with | y anqg welfare. ities ave repreo- and enthusiastic A special pro. ;- anged fer at fifor both davs, ro- to safety in tre railways throuzh. _ ve beon urged to | efforis i demon. ¥ appliances anc expo-ition on e than a hundred F exhibits, repre- pus branches of ev- been arranged. TON RELIEF 15.—The final pn situation is ex_ ked out from the today by the con- ttee, appointed by d ordered to report this month. D DRINKERS la., Dec. 15—The fraternity which v days has notified to send drinking nst a band instru- ‘ leveland is still on. férs have been out for 3 5 8 nd predict an early i Killed By Burglar (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Dec. 15.—Charles B. Reynolds, a lawyer, was killed this morning in a revolver duel with a burglar in his home here. The burg- lar escaped. BANS UNFAIR COMPE. TITION IN BUSINESS ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—Unfair competition is to be banned from the business life of the United States, insofar as law and well-organized administration of that can accom- plish it. The president is 2oing to appoint the five members of the new Federal Trade Commission, and the Senate anticipates a week or so of fighting over their confirmation be. fore the selections go through. Then the commissioners will meet, the Bu- reau of Corporations will be handed over bodily to the new auhority, and the campaign to ‘‘make business a fe " will 20 on. re are some 150 hard-worked men employed in the Bureau of Cor- /porations, of which Joseph M. Davies of Wisconsin is head. Davies was the president's reliance when the threats of general reductions of wages were made by certain inter- ests during the tariff discussion. Discuss Southern Race Problem (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 15.—The rep- resentatives of eleven principal Southern universities are meeting here today to discuss the Southern race problem. The members com_ prise a university commission to study the subject. R. T. Y. De- Loach, of Georgia, is among those attending. Pre:ident Wilson told the univer- sity commission: ‘‘Our object is to know the negro and his needs sym- pathetically, help him in every way possible for his good and our good. Now, myself, a Southern man, know sincerely that the heart of the South desires the negro's good and the ad- vancement of his race on all sound, sensible lines. "’ GOVERNOR CANVASSING VOTE Austin, Texas, Dec. 15.—The board of canvassers consisting of th. governor, attorney general and sec- retary of State, today began a can- vas of the vote of the November elec_ tion. It is not expected to materi- ally change the results. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Furnished by the Security Abstract ang Title Co-, Bartow, Fla.) Dec. 9, 1914 lda C. Vozel to W. F. Company. S. B. Richards Ramsey . United States to Thomas J. Dec. 10, 1914, Herbert E. Fairchild Thos. W. Brown. W. F. Hallam & Co. Hallam & to Robert H. Hobbs. to et al to T. R. the i Preston. J. M. Sollie to O. Frank A. Dixon Dixon. Ella Wihite, Gaskins. Waldo Williams kmq L. A. Christian to L. W. P. Christian to L. kins. Clarice Brooks to L. F. Gaskins. L. E. Christian to L.. F. Gaskins. Rosser Ritchie to L. F. Gaskins W. L. Christian to L. F. Gas- kins. W, to Thomas. Isaac D. 4 guardian, to L. to L. F. Gas_ F. Gaskins. F. Gas_ Dec. 12, 1914 Annie H. Boyd to T. B. Whitman. Ava A. Blanton, guardian, to I. M. Trammell. i I. M. Trammell to Henry. Ava A. Blanton to I. ‘mell. .W. K. McRae to J. M. Sollie. Mattie E. Hayes to First National Bank. E. B. Van Deman to A. degger. John J. Swearingen to Crum. J. C. Grymes to L. F. Shannon. J. C. Grymes to A. M. Cramer. Manila Investment Co. to M. A. Wialdo. Irving R. M. Tram- C. Ny John D. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 1914. Freezing Everywhere But In Fla. 'THIS STATE ESCAPED PREDICT- ED FREEZE ‘West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana Report Below Zero Temperatures (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. wave, embracing the northwest and practically all sections east of the Mississippi river, set a new cold record today in many eities. Fore_ casters predict low temperatures chat will continue over the eastern half of the country for the next for- ty-eight hours. Below zero temper- atures registered in Wiest Virginia, western Pennsylvania, Ohio and In- dana, while in the South Atlantic and East Gulf States, except the Florida Peninsula, the mercury is well below the freezing point. Cit- rus fruit in southern Florida is not damaced, it is said. In Georgia it i~ the coldest weather in five years. LONG DISTANCE TRAMP TO CURE TUBERCULOSIS Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 14.—After: walking over five thousand miles for a prize of $5,000 and demonstrating what walking will do for tubercu- losis, H. W. Paxton and his wife, Mrs. Clara Paxton, who left Jack- sonville last March, are expected in the city some time this week. Wten they left here in Mareh, Mrs. Pax- ton was a patient in a tuberculosis hospital and weighed only ninety pounds, living on raw eggs and sweet milk. Now she weighs one hundred and forty-five pounds and eats anything her appetite calls for. Her husband is willing to back her up as the champion woman walker of the world. The couple are now on the way to this city, having. left Atlanta last Sunday afternoon. Both have been walking since they left the city in March and have been in many parts of the country. They are on the last part of the journey of one thousand and eight hundred miles and are walking in competi- tion with Mr, and Mrs. Nathan Ea. wards. The former is an ex-news- paper man of Canada and the latter is a famous woman, who has climbed the Rockies and the Alps. PASSENGER FARES RAISED Wiashington, Dec. 15.-—Taking advantage of a suggestion made by the Interstate Commerce Commis_ sion several weeks ago, when the ap- plication for a general 5 per cent increase in freizht rates was denied, the railroads throughout th eastern States filed tariffs of increases of passenger rates to become effective today. Announcement was made by the commission that such tariff= had been filed by the Pennsylvania, the Baltimore and Ohio, the Philadel- phia and Reading, and other car- riers. Necessity of raising additional revenue is the explanation given by the railroads for a 5 per cent in- crease in freight rate< the commis- sion intimated that the passenzer service of many of the railroads was being operated at a loss, and the suggestion was offered that “each branch oi the railroad service should contribute its proper share to the cost of operation and of return upon the property devoteq to the use of the public.” The advance is from 2 to 12 per cent and the increase from New York to Chicago is ahou. one dollar. The application of the railroad-: for a general freight rate increase the commission now has under ad- visement as a result of the recent rehearinz. The prevailing opinion in Washington is that the commis- sion is divided over granting the higher freight rates. Twelve hundreq dollars a year is the “living wage” for city. After years of discussion the question, it is at last answered by the bureau of s board of estimate, which is the of- ficial salary fixer for the city. —— Of the total of 1,190 female store employes in lowa 38 per cent are less than 21 years of age. 15.—A frigid | New York ‘i of | invitation, will deliver an address on standards of the |sideration of Gunshot Injuries.” |is probable that other invited speak_ President l To Think | It Over WILL NOT RUSH DESTROYERS TO PANAMA YET Preposition tc Have Teddy Testify as to U- S. Preparedness Promptly “Spt On” (By Asspniated@ Press.) Washington;, Dec. 15.—President . Wilson awaits more information be_ fore deciding whether Gov. Goeth- Llal's request titat destroyers be sent ‘to Panama shall be granted. The ‘president discussed the situation with cabinet officials and said thag nction was. delayed pending further discussion: of the situation. Thece seems tey be some doubt as to what sort of patrol is needed. Objected to Teddy ¢ (By Associated Press.) X\\'ugmn-_z'wn. Dec. 15H.—Represen- itative Hobson proposed Theodore Rousevelt as a witness before the House naval committee which is hearing testimony relative. ¢o the condition of the nation’s prepared- iness for defense, but Chairman Pad- gett amd other committpemen de~ 'murred. Commander Stining, com ‘manding the Atlantic fimet submu- rine flotilla, testified that he did not think the United States as well sor- tiffed with submarince as some of the European powers. PET SHOW FOR WAR RELIEF Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14.—The ladies of Philadelphia are holding & bazaar and show in the horticultural hall, Philadelphia, today. The pro- ceeds will be used enmtirely for the “benefit of the unfortunate women #nd children made destitute by the European war. In connection with this fete a pet show ia to be held to- morrew. There will be classes for all varieties of small dogs and cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, house birds and fishes. In connection with this charity there will be at the same time a “made in America” fete being held which will last until Wednesday. Contributions have come in rapidly. CIVIL SERVICE FOR FAIR Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 15.—Ex- aminations are being made by the State Civil Service commission to- day for a number of employes for ‘proposing Is Lively Place (By Associated Press.) New York, Dec. 15.—Open trad- ing in al] shares listed on the New York' stock exchange was resumed today for thg.first time since July 30. Biz speculative anq railroad is- sues, held the world® aver, epened with an upward swing. A selling onslaught followed and prices fell a few: points below yesterday. At the close United States Steel and Union and Southern Pacifie were the eenter of trading RED CROSS' BAZAAR Patersom, N. I., Dec.. I5.—Un- der the auspices of the suffragettes & Red (ross bazaar opemned today for three days to raise funds to alleviate suffering in Europe through the Rec Cross. Many novel teatures been iatroduced. . hav.e Congress To Recess puring Holidays (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dee. 15—The House roday passed a conecurrent resolution that €ongress take a re- icess from Dec. 23 to 29. Tne rules ‘committee. expects to report a rule ‘Tuesday for a vote on ihe prohibi- tion amendment. Mr, explained that was why Congress de, cided to adjourn Wiednesday instewj of Twesday. LAKE SHORRE $500 New York, Dec. v.—The first payments at the rmo of $500 per thare to be paid; by the New York Central for the Lake Skeore, per agreement with the Read commit- tee, were made today. While this removes the greatest obstacle to the final merger, there are still some ob- stinate sioekholders of the Lake Shore holding out for extreme prices, who will bave to be dealt with, RAILROAD NOTES —— With the completion of a new railroad in Western Africa, early next year, it will be po:sible to cross the Dark Continent from the A‘ian- tic to the Indian ocean by rail and river rout’es. A new freight station, roundhouse and turntable will be built by the Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton railroad at Delray. The Detroit, Toledo and the Ohio State building at the Pana- l Ironton is expending between $60,_ ma Exposition. CIVIL SERVICE EXAM!NATION Washington, Dec. lowing civil service examinations are being held today: flydro-elec- trical engineer in the quarterma-- ter's corps, Camp John Hay, Philip- pine TIslands, at $2,400 a year and transportation expenses. Lithogra- phic pressmen in the geological sur- vey at $1,800 a year. Edidemiolo- gist for work in the field public :er. vice, at $4,000 a year. 15.—The fol_ SCUTHERN PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS MEET Asheville, N. ., Dec. 15.—The twenty-seventh annual session ol the Southern Surgical and Gynecol- ogical association, met here today for three days The meeting has been awaited with considerable in_ tere:t in medical circles of the coun- try. The organization is regarded as one of great importance in medical circles and its members include some of the leading physicians and sur_ geons. Some of America's best known members of this profession will be heard at the meeting and the discussion of the subjects assigned to the various :peakers promises to be of great benefit to the visitors to Asheville. Colonel Charles N., of Washington, Richard, U. S. D. C., by special “Military Surgery with Special Con- It erg will be heard during the time of the meeting. German trade unions are paying relief to the unemployed and in some cases war relief. 000 anq $75,000 improving its build_ Ings at various stations. New Bedford, Mass., street car companies i:sued a statement to em_ ployes “that they did not wish them to belong to a union.” Now the at_ torney general has ruled this is in wiolation of the State law. There are about 4,000 workers on the London, England, motor omni- buses, electric underground tube railways who have joined the forces lat the front. 1t is predicted that by 1915 We-t_ ern (Canada will produce 600,000,000 bushels of wheat annually. The pop_ ulation is increasing more rapidly than the railroad aevelopment, and there is serious apprehension that it will not be possible to handle the enormous crop:s. The present adjustment of rates from Houston, Texas, St. Louis, Kansas City, and New Orleans to Arkansas stations are not unduly prejudiced to the first named points lor unduly preferential to the latter three points, the interstate com- merce commission has ruled. The complaint was made by the Houston Chamber of Commerce. It is reported that the lezi-lative committee of the Brotherhood of lLo_ comotive Engineers ang the Broth- erhood of Railway Trainmen are preparing to offer at the next ses- sion of Congress bills providing for a maximum of a ten hour day and other changes in the present laws. The federal law restricts the service of trainment to sixteen con. secutive hours. Nearly donble the men employed now, it is estimated, would secure work if the bill were passed . now Pnderwood | M TWELVE PAGES No. 37 Appointments Methodist Conference FULL LIST OF PREACHERS AND THEIR PASTORATES ny Changes Were Made; Advocate to Be Puilished by Board of Trustees Arcadia, Pec. 15.-—~Following are «fte appoiniments as announced yes- serday by Bishop t:.. C. Morrison, of Leesburg: Tallahassee District J. P. Hilburn, presiding Apalachiicola, T. L. Z. Parr. Aucilla, D. D. U. Bloodworth. Brictot;, H. Haacock, supply. Carrabelle and: Sopchoppy, €. York. Chagtahoochee, W. AL Kaasholloway, J. L. Groenshoro, F Fletcher. Greenville, A, (. McCall. Havana, R | A. Sowell. Hinson, J . D. Murray. lieon Circait, ¥, L. (‘rowson. Madison, C. F. Blackburn. Madison €ircuit, T. R. Adams. Mayo and circuit, . C. Cecil and; » P. Abbott. Midway, to be supplied. Montieello, B. J. Gates. Perry, W. T. Morgan. Quiney, H. Dutil, Tallahassee, T. J, Nixon. Whnkemab, Jas. Atkins-Hendry. West Madison, J. E. Shepherd. Woodville, J. D. Williams, supply. Madison Normal Institute, W. O. Reucher Tampa District 0. A. Thrower, presiding elder. First Church and Mighland, W. E. Thompson and O. E. Rice, junior preacher. Hyde Park and West Hyde Park, J. D. Mitchell. Tampa Heights Beach, 1. . Jenkins. Selma Avenue and Oak Grove, S, Wilson . Gary and Oak Park, F. Pixton. Seffner Circuit, L. M. Belt. Bloomingdale Circuit, 8. Meadows. Port Tampa, F. B. Langford. Wimauma, Jack R. Blocker. Parrigh, Paul Kendall. \Ellenton Circuit, H. C. Nance. Palmetto, H. F. Harris. Bradentown, A. E. Householder. Manatee, D. B. Sweat. Sarasota, H. . Hardin. Miakki, Wiright Carlton. Agent Preachers’ Relief Fund, B. K. Thrower. Florida. Latin District J. D. Lewis, presiding clder, San Mateo (West Tampa), Manuel Dominguez and Ernesto Esteves, junior preacher. San Marcus (Ybor City), rera. San Luecag Fizueras. San Juan driguez. San Paula (Halian), Thomas Barone. San Lucia (East Tampa), A. Reina; San Giovanni (Roberts City), to be supplied. La Trinadid (Key West), Barrios anq G. Perez. El Salvado (Key West), ers, supply. Cuba M on, I. Castellanos. Orlando District Smith Hardin, presiding elder. Burbank, J. P. Hight. Altoona, I. B, Roberts. Apopka, G. B. Reeves. Crescent City-——S. I. Hendrix. interpri§e, W. J. Bartlett. Haine: City, W. G. Strickland. ‘Hawthorne, A. L. Pope. Kissimmee, S. W. Lawler. Maitland, K. D. Jones. Leesburg, S. Grady. Orlando, J. B. Ley. Oveido, J. I.. Folsom. Palatka, W. M. Toze. Dodman and Ft. McCoy, York. Frost Proof, .J Seville, R. E. Umatilla and Rooney . Winter Garden, H. Steinboch. Winter Haven, R. H. Barnett. Welaka, to be supplied. Interlachen, T. F. Roland. Webster, G. F. Butler. (Continued on Page 4.) elder, Fisher. Hunter. and Palmetto A. G. D. Ca_ almetto Beach), J. (Roberts City), J. Ro- Yhor C(ity, R. D. J. Bow- Gonzalez and N J. G. H. W, L Stubbs. Folsom . Tavares, J. B.