Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 31, 1914, Page 1

¥ eeting Place an’s Club, assisted by the faculty of the local high school. The Auditorium had been entirely transformed with decorations of palms, moss, ferns--and a profusion of cut flowers, and the stage was ar- tistically draped in the colors of the Association. During the evening delicious fruit punch and wafers were served the visiting teachers, and they were also invited to take some of the display of citrus fruit which some of Lake. land’s generous fruit growers had so hospitably provided for this purpose. After an hour or so of social in= tercourse, Dr. Monroe was appoint. ed toastmaster, and that the selec- tion was a happy one was success- {ully proved by the graceful man- ner in which he acquitted himself in this difficult role. Responses were mede by Misses Rowena Longmire, Clem Hampton, Harris, Profs. Lynch, Martin, O’Brien, and other preminent members of the Associa- tion, and it was not until a late thour that the guests departed for their various homes with the declar_ ation that the evening had been most pleasantly spent. Preceding the reception last even- 29 al =mes To Tonight . -g;eland Meeting g History o the el ‘Associntion on of Tallahassee of meting, and the jcers for the ensu. rida Educational lly completed its :r noon today. An jon this afternoon, ss session, an ad_ iway and the dec- ~tonight will brina ssions of what 1s Many of the educa_ cesgful and satis- they have ever en- ihfficers were electea the ensuing vear: P. Montague, Lake ing, Dr. Redway, author of Red- ' way's Geography, gave a lecture —Miss Lottie Tee— 4 R which he illustrated with colored slides, showing scenes of the conti- nents where volcanoes are prevalent. This lecture, so ably presentd by Dr. Redway, was, indeed, a treat to the teachers. Yesterday Afternoon’s Sessions The session yesterdgy afternoon devoted to the high school section was opened with a paper on the True 3I"uucuon of the High School, by Principal E. L. Robnson, of Tam- pa. Prof. Robinson 1is an able speaker and his address on this sub= Ject was thorough and complete. The *“8ix Plus Six Plan,” as dis- cussed by Dean Salley, of the Flor- ida Women's College was developed in a manner that showed much ex— perience and practical knowledge of this method by the speaker and proved one of the most instructive {numbers on the program. Following 'Dean Salley, Miss Agnes Ellen Har_ ris, who is director of the Home Economics in the State College for Selton Phillips, Wil_ L. Turner, Inver- PB. B. Lane, of Pen_ P. Montague, of : placed in nomina. recognized as men qualifications, and ¢ great strength, the ¥l believing that the B Association would Rands of either. Dr. strong and forceful will make an ideal ducational organiza- it came up over the meeting, Tallahassee ine being the con= fact that Tallahassee etermined effort to fisent convention, and in favor of Lake= S/ enough votes to give o the prize. rning's Session b session opened with e e e et e, et e lightening address on Home Eco-; ncmics in the High School, and'® E. Wray | dealt with this important subject in} Rev. J. B. Wray,{, capable manner. Dr. Redway, Hon. 0. B. Martin who spoke next, spoke along same D. C., snoke on “bs, and Girls’ Tomato'.”"p' emphasizing Miss Harris’ re. 9 !marks. flartin 1s an authority ttcts and his talk was The final session of the afternoon ation and instriction jWas held at 3 o'clock, when the pa_ ®rd him. pers pertaining to the importance of Cox, of the State Uni- the classics in the high school were ipoke on the opportun- ‘given by the following speakers: B0 teacher in molding |Dr. Montague, Mr, C. U. Clark and of the children whom [Mr. W. R. Thomas. These lec- %'ge. This subject is|{tures were able and instructing to Cox’s heart, and his [all present. only forceful but sation and thought on ls able speaker. Mr. John F. Buell, of South Da- fhiternoon an interest_iyoi, an ol friend of Mr. Will F. f'as held at the First|ysger hag arriveq in Lakeland and arch. The topic for is looking about with the view of b “The Rural School.” - 1ocating here. Mr. Buell has been fitable and instructing i, the transfer and express business ile by various teachers!¢n. many yvears and has sold out and S prominent in school some to Florida to enjoy the sun_ . Lynch presided over|shine and fruit and delightful cli- President Hall made mate of our State, He expresses great the industrial "“'“-'surprise at what he has seen and Fal school as practiced | jearned in Florida and as the most ity, and of the success|of Florida visitors, says Lakeland is had been introduced |the best city he has seen; and the soil and prosperity of the people are much better than Mr. Wider has 'ever told his South Dakota friends for the last two years. Mr. Wider will have several South Dakota people down here this winter and we will welcome them all to our beautiful city. Mr. Wider is a great booster for Lakeland and has many friends and property in Lakeland as well as elsewhere in Florida, but Lakeland is his home town. Jfldy also spoke on the * very enthusiastically _‘hat there is a great op. * every rural teacher in McBrien then gave a Bt on the opportunities fichers of the country for broadening the lives Vle through the school. & short talks on the va- of the rural school t were both interesting ive. This session was most important held dur. ention . ption Last Night on was given last even- uditorium by the Wom_|peace. Governor-elect Charles S. Whit, man of New York has announced his intention of lending his support to the movement for iqofld-wlde i el LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 1914. ntague, of Lake City|Cotton Rates Prohibition . President; Tallahassee| - To Europe Afl\_'anced ENORMOUS INCREASES HAVE [BEFORE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COM- BEEN MADE To Bremen Is Now $3.25 Per Hundred (By Associated Press.) Galveston, Texas, Dec. 31.— MITTEE | Rate to Liverpool Increased 55 Cents. |Illinois Congressman Wants Presi- dent Vested With Power to Pro- hibit Export of War Materials (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 31.—Congres= Ocean cotton rates to Europe have |sional action, empowering the presi. advanced enormously since the war [dent to prohibit exportation of war started. from 45 cents The rate to Liverpool is |materials was today To Bremen, to $1. urged before the House foreign affairs committee from the same figures, to $3.25 per |by Representative Towner of Illinois. hundred. SAFETY-AT-SEA CONVENTION FAILED TODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 31.—The Safe- ty-at-sea convention, ararted by the |8ration bill. . Rejected Amendment to Literacy Bill (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 31.—The Sen- ate today rejected the amendment to the alien literacy test in the immi- The amendment pro- international conference at London, [Posed to enlarge the classes except— virtually failed today, as participai. |€d by adding those subject to po- ing nations failed to exchange raty_jlitical and racial The European war upset |those subject to religious persecu- Today is the last day |tions. as known fications. their plans. for exchanges. So far persecutions to here none of the maritime powers | Dangerous Disturbances at Manilla have sent exchanges and the United States did not attempt it. lieved that the convention will be has made effective after the war Walton Co. Farmer Killed Wife, Then Committed Suicide (By Associated Press.) Pensacola, Fla Qualls, a Wal killed his wife day and threatened his Cause of shooting she faid. known. ., Dec. 31.—W. J. ton county farmer, and himself yester- daughter, un_ \PRESIDENT LYNCHBURG FOUNDRY (CO. SUICIDES (By Assoc {ated Press. ) Lynchburg, Va., 'Dec. 31—Henry E. McWane, president of the Lynch- burg Foundry Co., committed sui- cide here today . He was 54 years old. The company maintains a plant at Anniston, Ala probable cause o 111 health was the f suicide. Women, gave an interesting and en- | ALABAMA FARMER KILLED WHILE GUARDING HIS BARN (By Assoc Montgomery, Ala., Dec. Stillwell, a farmer near Elmore, was shot and Kkilled - iated Press.) 31.—R. this morning while guarding his barn, which had been frequently robbed recently. Possees with bloodhounds are hunt. ing the slayers. Military Officers To Be Examined On Next Sunday The officers elected to head th- new military company that is being organized here will take their exam- inations next Sunday. Major Col_ lins, of Plant City, will be the exam- Aning officer. O from the adjutant general ahead with the the officers are a received to gv examinations, and nxious to have them rders were over with as soon as possible, as the company can not be mustered in un_ til they receive Considerable manifested in t their commissions. interest is being he mustering in of the company, and new applications are being receiv membership. ed every day for It is the intention of the officers to make this one of the best companies i three officers Mr. ence, there is n Boultier and Mr. men of considerable military cal company will receive the : military training, and will be well|ljquor traffic is a State, not a nation. to the front when the next encamp- ment is held next summer. The examination for the officers fengage therein? is very rigid, occupying some seven |asked here today by John P.. St. or eight hours and covering eight|John, the first Kansas prohlblt!on subjects, including military tactics|zovernor, at the national convention and general history. The officers ex- pect to have the company mustered | Association. in by Jan. 10, and notice thereof |tention that the liquor question i8 a i1l be given through the columas |purely State issue is not foundgd on As the Steitz, are all experi- n the State. elected, Mr. Wwill, o doubt that of the Telegram. . 70" It is be- 'Pensacola, Fla. the lo- best of (By Associated Press.) ‘Washington, Dec. 31.—Dean C. Worcester, former Philippine secre- tary of the interior, today submitted to thé Senate committee consider- ing the Philippine independence bill a private Manila dispatch. The mes- sage said that recent disturbances there were insignificant 1in result, though dangerous. Mr. Wircester vouched for the accuraey of the mes- sage. S35H D ISP PIEEPIEEE gOfficial Weather Repor ti < SDPIBSELPBPIPBEEPPDEPB 0 Tampa, Dec. 31—For Tampa and vicinity: Fair and colder tonight, frost probable .in exposed places. Friday fair, continwed cool. For Florida: Fair tonight and Fri- day; cooler in peninsula tonight; heavy frost in north and light frost in interior of central portion to- night. | . Winds for the East Gulf: Moder- ate north. Winds for the South Atlantic: Moderate to fresh north and north west . General Weather Conditions The high pressure area which was over the plains States Wednesday morning has drifted slowly eastward and covers the lower and middle Mississippi and the lower Ohio vat- ley this morning. It has causea fair, cooler weather generally over the interior of the country. Rain has fallen over Florida, and on the Texas coast, and snow has occurred in scattered localities over the Lake region and the Ohio valley. An area of relatively low barometer is over extreme southrn Florida. An area of high pressure central over Nevada has caused generally fair weather ver the western States, except over ‘western Washington, where there has been rain. A low pressure area appears over western Canada, but hag as 'yet caused little precipita- tion. It is colder this morning east of the Mississippi, the freezing line reaching to Thomasville, Ga., and Pensacola reports killing frost. It is warmer this morning zenerally west of the Mis- sissippi. Temperatures are below normal this morning in nearly all parts of the country. . findications are for fair and colder weather in the vicinity of Tampa to_ night vtplh frost probable in the exposed places. Friday will be fair, continued cool. ! LIQUOR IS NOT A STATE ISSUE (By Associated Press.) Topeka, Kan., Dec. 31.—If the al issue, why does the government heavily tax it and grant licegses to This question was fAntercollegiate Prohibition He declared the con. of the 6! history. - - thospital. E LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME T OWN. No. 49 - |Allies Progressing Against Of Exports |Germans But Main Movement Is Urged|{Awaits Kitcheners New Army Gilchrist Favors Hospital For Indigent Children 31.— Punta, Gorda, Fla., Dec. The Florida State Hospital for In digent Crippled Children was au thorfked by an act of the legislature It i under the supervision of 1911. of the State Board of Health. Twen ty thousand dollars have been au thorized for a building. now uses warda in, St. Luke’s Hospi tal and in Brewsters, ville. during 1913, of which cairied over from four account of lack of facilities. Dr Ray C. Turk, in his report to the State health officcr, Dr. Joseph Y. Porter, states *V ties ‘for the care of these cases. During the past year we nave re- turned children to their homes un. treated because we did not possess adequate equipment; we have re_ fused to receive @ number of others for the same reason. From an eco- nomic standpoint only the conver- sion; of twenty dependent children into. strong, self-sustaining, usefui citizens would justify the State in building an orthopedic hospital and maintaining it for ten years.” He suggests that the State ‘‘erect a ward for its crippled children in conriection with the new St. Luke's Hon‘plml on some such basis as the Citg@ot Jacksonville provided a ward for Fontagious diseases.” In my opiglion no indigent crippled chila sh@@ld be debarred on account of lack of funds. The legislature shdrld provide funds. Indigent, crippled children, when successfully treateq are likely to become self- respecting men. When not so treat_ ed .they are liable to grow up de- pending on charity, or on crime. If there is not enough from the special levy for the State Board of Health, appropriations should come from the funds derived from the convict lease. The State pays many thou- sands of dollars in witness and jur- ors’ fees and in salaries for convic- tions. The countieg get every cent of the lease money, fully S275.000| to $300,000 a year of the money could come from the general reve_i nue. This hospital should not be built as an adjunct to St. Luke'’s hospital. It should be built so that eéventually it would be the John Hopkins hospital of the Southland. The State mill tax for the State Board of Health is one-half of a mill. The valuation {8 approxXi-(againgt he The Board ia Jackson- Fifty-two cases were treated i were | o 19:2, and three were examined but not admitted on e could do a great deal . more had we the proper facili_ Russians Win Battle With Turks " |PETROGRAD BELIEVES GERMAN i LINES ARE BROKEN Greece, Roumania, Italy and Portu- gal May Soon Be Involved in War (v Associated Press.) London, Dec. 31.—War reports today are fragmentary and conflict- Indications are that the allies are steadily pressing along the whole western front. They report progress almost everywhere. Berlin does not deny some reperts of the allies’ suc- cesses. n the east the Austrian defeat is not denied. The German advance on Warsaw has apparently been found very difficult. Berlin reports further progress. Potrograd believes that the German offensive is broken. A Russian official revort claims they have won one of the war’s bloodiest battles in the Trans -Caucausus from the Turks. They sav the Russian artillery dispersed a Turkish column killing half of them. Awaiting Kitchener’'s Army (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 31.—British ob-~ servers think that the general allied movement against the whole German front will be postponed until Kitch- ener’s new army is {n the field. The Germans still hold Labasse. 't is strongly fortified and it is necessary to take it as it would command the line of communications. Immense loss of life would be incurred in its capture. News here indicates that a polit, ical situation involving Greece, Rou- mania, Italy and Portugal is devel. oping daily. Bombarding Pola ! (By Associated Prese.) Copenhagen, vec. 31,——A Berlin private report says the French and English fleets are bombarding Pola, ,the Austrian Adriatic naval base, lalso Rouigno. "Answer to U. S. Soon to Be Prepared 1 (By Associated Press,) London, Dec. 31.—The official information bureau gave out g state- ' ment this afternoon that the answer ,to the United States note protesting detention of American mately $280,000,000, turning Inignipning win be prepared ag soon as now $140,000 yearly. The valua. ,ouin10 1t will be tn the same tion {s rapidly increasing. Th‘“Hrlendly tone as the United States hospital should be built and built; for the future. I have tried to get | some wealthy men to endow it, tell. . ing them T would endeavor to get the legislature to change the name to that of theirs. I will continue to try. I had a near relative crip-: pled in infancy. I never see a crip- pled chilg without it’s coming home. Since the establishment of this hos- pital T always stop and talk to the crippled ones, white or black, wnhl the view of having him go to the| I recommend Its estab- lishment. I had the bills drawn up, one for the Senate and one for the House. The Senate committee re- ported it adversely. I wrote a per- | sonal letter to 30 of the 32 =enators. I interested men who agreed to but_ tonhole the senators. Dr. Porter happened to come to Tallahassee. 1 got him interested. I became a part of the legisiature. That bill passed the Senate with only three or four dissenting votes. I am for that hos- pital. It was the best thing done .during my administration. Let’s make it what it should be: The John Hopkins Hospital of the Southland. No indigent crippled child should be turned away for lack of funds. ALBERT W. GILCHRIST. ! i The Russian government has placed a large order for marine en- gines in Detroit. fand Foreign strikes only one communication. Ambassador Page Secretary Gray dis- jcussed the United States note today. ] RAILROAD NOTES : Metal ties are used extensively in Switzerland. Women porters carry the luggage of tourists in the island of Capri. The railroads of the United States employ 1,691,000 persons, a large number of whom will benefit by the recent increase in rates allowed by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion. — The Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts— burg rallway, through its purchas. ing department, buys fresh eggs, meats, groceries, statiomery, build. ing materials, rars, locomotives, Talls, ties and an endless variety of detailed material for maintenance, involving a monthly expenditure of from $250,000 to $1,000,000. The Amalgamated Association of Street ang Electric Rallway Em- ployes of America has 212 agree_ ments with as many corporations. The last report of the genral execu- tive board shows that out of elevea Wwas lost. 23 @ ga!