Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 7, 1915, Page 1

CR-R-R-R-2-1 cal' tzel;lnlenl'-fl 'n‘?"'pa% %o ] Maxi- um 77 Min- jmum 59 Qo000 e PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF_'fl-;E BEST STATE THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM -8 -1 © Weather Fore- %t O cast. Fair and & © colder toaizht & ©and Friday, & ER-R- -] BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. w f Fricti etween U.S. »Ha\ana, Jan. 7.—Heavy rains, ]wnh torrential downpour last night d En landlmmplo' 2d the destruction of the to . bacco crop in almost all sections of Cuba. ‘Tobacco In Cuba Wiped Out By Rains (By Association Press.) ’ The sugar cane is seriously injured. ER'S REPLY WILL BE CON-| CILIATORY BOARD OF TRADE ELECTION TOMO KS MEET DISASTROUS DE.| el o AT; GERMANS ARE NO ARER WARSAW; THEIR ACKS NEAR WARSAW VE BEEN REPULSED The annual meeting of the Lake- land Board of Trade will be held at the City Hall tomorrow (Friday ev- ening) at . to hear reports and to elect officers for the ensuing year. The constitution provides that the polls be open for one hour, and, for the convenience of those who may desire to meet other engagemnts the Jan. ngland's - fame evning, the Board has ordered to the United States remon-the polls to be opened promptly at e against British interference |7 (By Associated Press.) pdon, ‘ (5 re ) or as soon thereafter as a quo-. Awmerican shipping will be al-|rum is present. 1If the quorum of her conciliatory, it is said here, | thirty members, required by the con apparently removes all dan.,stitution, is present at that hour, friction between the two na-|the polls will a once be declareq op England is willing to make {°n and members can cast their ballot sions which she deems are not {and leave as soon thereafter as they ect conflict with the allies' in-|may desire. Members are, there It is believed she will not [fore, requested to meet promptly at uish the right to search Amer. [ 7:30. hips under exceptional nces. A. J. HOLWORTHY, Scretary . cire ANS CONCEDE TURKS.DEFEAT (By Association Press.) U. S. WILL NOT INVESTIGATE EXPORT OF DUMDUM BULLET don, Jan. 7.—Germany has ed the defeat of the Turkisa in the Caucasus, which Pet- officially claimed. According ther details received here it appear that the reported h disaster has been as com- s that suffered by any forces he war's outbreak. The Ger- pparently are no nearer War- e is no alteration in’ the bat- nt extending from the Baltic Carpathians. 'The allies in pst have varied their flank at- which recently brought them , by intensifying pressure Rheims to the Lorraine fron. here some ground has been The Germans meanwhile ought to repair their damaged This resulted in the recov- ground for the Germans near ch, but their attacks in rs were repulsed. QUIRE INTO HUMAN TREATMENT (By Associated Press.) Jan. 7.—The commission ire into accusations that rman officers acted savagely jhumanly against French civ- and soldiers, was announced by the Frech cabinet. It says llage, ravishing, burning, and are the ordinary practices of mies, and facts in many cases hat the German claims that ling of civilians was due to pulation firing on the Ger- re unfounded. AL ESTATE TRANSFERS hed by the Security Abstract Title Co.. Bartow, Fla.) Jan. 5. 1915 Falker Pope and wife to Geo. fs . e J. Stubbs et al. to Erle L. psular Naval Stores Co., to Brown. psular Naval fllen Tufts . Sloan and wife to C. R. Stores Co. to nce Reid Underhill to N. R gon . ga Fruitlands Co. to William el N. Trwin and wife to R ollum et al. fla and Georgia T.and Co iBondy . d States to Angust C. Beh- to L. n. B. Lyle et al., to L. B. Lyle (guardian) to L. Serdjenian to D. A. Per- ATE HEARINGS CASE Orleans, La., Jan. 7.—The of the hearings of the spe- nts of the interstate com-— bmmission here today will be to hearings on import and| rates on brewery price from eans and other gulf ports. JHT MURDER TRIALS Fla., Jan. 7.—Eight b murder are set for the court which began todar. in a pumber (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 7.-—Secretary Bryan today toformed Ambassador Bernstorff that the United States in maintaining strict neutrality must refrain from officially investigating his charge that dumdum bullets are being furnisheed the allies from this country. OHI0 HOME RULE LIQUOR MOVEMENT Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 7.—'There is great disappointment because no appointments will be made until af. ter tomorrow of license commission- ers, awaiting the result of the fight put up by the Anti-Saloon League in regard to the unconstitutionality of the home rule amendment which was endorsed by the voters at the last election. The action is being watched with interest by a large number of people in both Ohio and West Virginia. ‘I'he outcome of the case will have a bearing on the fu ture saloon question in this State. Two Killed In South Ga. Storm W.J. SPAIN AND MRS. THOMAS SAWYER DEAD STORM, WHICH SWEPT SOUTH GEORGIA ALSO DID CONSIDER. ERABLE DAMAGE IN NORTH FLORIDA (By Association Press.) Jacksonville, Jan. 7.—Two were 'killed, a Sawyer boy hurt and worth thousands of dollars damaged last storm in northern Florida and South Georgia Com . sec- property night by a it was reported this morning munication the affected | tions was interrupted last night and South Georgia most life there w. J of ynd Mrs. Thomas Sawyer, son of Abbeville are dead. dences, farm buildines, telegrapa poles, fences and trees were blown ! 3 with details are meagre suffered all Spain, loss was Quitman, and her down | Florida East Coast is unconfirmed. Little damage here. s ;SHIP PURCHASE BILL IS BEORE THE SENATE (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 7.—After days of persistent effort by administra. leaders the government ship ase bill was placed before the Senator Burton op- tion purch Senate today. "|ened debate for its opponents. ————— DENY ARREST OF CARDINAL MERCIER (By Associated Press.) * London, Jan. 7.—The German military government of Belgium has | 'officially denied the reported arrest ‘of Cardinal Mercier by the German authorities. It was reported that Mercier was arrested because he was said to have advised the Belgians Resi_| Damage reported along the | IFirst l LAKELAND, FLORIDA, [THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 19165. INTERROGATING A Just behind the firing line at Argonne this interesting Hitle episode was GERMAN PRISONER telection, President Is Leaving Tonight For Indianapolis (By Association Press.) Washington, Jan. —President Wilson has completed plans for his trip to Indianapolis, where he speaks at the Jackson Day celebration, Fri- day, under the auspices of the In- diana Democratic Club. He leaves tonight and arrives tomorrow at one o'clock in the afternoon. He will m ke the first purely political speech of his career, attend the reception and return to \Washington Friday night. '[t is understood the presia dent will defend his administration and ur ve support of the administra. tion prec ram in Congress. ARIZONO'S ANTI-ALIEN ACT DECLARED UN- CONSTITUTIONAL v Association Press.) Fr; 0, anti alien tiative m San Jan. 7 izona's as an in Novemb uncons Q adopted at the declarel tional here today of three federal by a special court indues. ANOTHER R OLUTION BREAKS OUT IN HAITI (By Assocint-d Press.) Washington, Jan. 7.-—Another photographed. Officers of the French general staff are interrogating a Ger- | Fevolution has broken out in Hans, man prisoner concerning the strength and position of the kaiser's forces. Annual Banquet | | Of Lakeland Real Estate Board A Great Success LARGE ASSEMBLAGE ENJOYED SPREAD AND LISTENED TO IN- SPIRING TALKS AT HOTEL KIBLER LAST NIGHT headed by government leaders cently overturned. (‘ape Hatien is being attacked and today's official dispatches say that it may fall in twenty four hours. The United States ship Wheeling is thore to pro- tect American interests. .AMAR APPROVES FRANK'S APPEAI. BOND (By Association Press.) ‘Washington, Jan. 7. Lamar today approved the Justice appeal The lower floor of Hotel Klblerlmupd on for a speech, and he eX-'y,14q which completed the formality wag thrown open last night to the pressed his deep interest in the Real of Leo Frank’s appeal to the supreme Real Estate Board of Lakeland, their , Estate Board, declaring that he felt . .. ladies and a few invited friends, who participated in the Board’s Witst an. nial banquet, a hrilliant and suc- cessful affair. Until the invitation dining room was given, the guests, who had assembled in the parlors, were entertained with orchestral music by the Auditorium orchestra, who played all during the evening to the delight of everyone. Shortly before 9 o'clock the guests, nearly fifty in number, were invit- to the dining room, where the fong banquet table was in waiting. The guests found their places by means of very attractive menu cards gotten up in the shape of a folder or booklet, and which contained the names of all members of the bhoard, the prozram of the evening, the menu, the names of each guest pres. ent, and on the cover of each folder appeared the name of the guest who was to occupy the seat, thus adding a personal touch to the card which each guest appreciated. ed Rev. Pickard invoked the divin blessing, following which one verse America was sung. Mr. W. K. Jackson, secretary of the hoard and toast master of the evening, made an interesting talk on the plans and purposes of the board, and stated that this banquet was Lakeland history, as it was the first time in the history of city that a banquet had been held participated in tirely by real estate dealers Mr. Jackson stated that the orzanization of the Real Estate Board was to pro mote better feeling among the deal ers, and that each member felt tirely safe to talk over any deals ther might have with a fellowmem— ber, feeling that undue wounld not have been taken of such confidence . Following Mr. banquet was served, two hours the guests enjoyed the sumptuous spread, which was splendidly prepared and elegantly served, the following being the of en- en- advantage Jackson's talk, the and for over { menu: Oyster Cocktail Chilled Celery Hearts Consomme or Tomato Boullon Radishes Sweet Pickle Stuffed Olives Tenderloin of Trout, Tartar Sauce Pommes Saute Broileg Sweetbreads, Espanole Petit Pois Roast Turkey, Celery Dressing Cranberry Marmalade Mashed Potatoes Browned Clarfet Punch Fillet Mignon Saute Aux Champighon Asparagus Tips Fruit Salad Bisque Ice Cream Cake Rouquefort Cheese ~ Epic Wafers After Dinner Mints Coffee Towards the conclusion of to enter lIm‘ the |not touch on that subject, that its motives were for advance. meit, of lakeland' and the upbuild- ing of the community, and that in ‘any way possible that he could aid the organization he would always be found willing and ready. He closed his remarks by a toast in rhyme to the Real Estate Board, which was received amid vociferous applause. Mr. John Melton, president of the board, read the constitution, which was interesting and illuminating, especially to those unfamiliar with the purposes of the organization . Following Mr. Melton, Mr. John F. Cox was introduced. Mr. Cox re a portion of the by laws, rules and following which he made a very interesting talk, in which he stated that he believed Lakeland had only begun to grow. That within a very short time he felt sure that Lakeland would have a street railway system; each of her beautiful lakes encircles with paved driveways and lighted by a White i\\'ny‘ such as now ornaments the business section, and many other at . tractions and improvements which jare bound to come, he felt would soon become happy realities. The Real Estate Dealer or Agent wae the subject given Mr. E. M. Patterson, and that gentleman kept the guests in an uproar as he depict~ interesting story of a the city whose exp estate dealers play the regulations, 'ed a very !stranger in ence with the real ,was related with i- a on names of each Rev. Pickard made an interesting talk on “Why I Am Living in Flor. ida,”” which account of his health, which has been won- derfully improved. He stated that he haq returned three different times to Minnesota, but each time his heart turns back to Florida and he finds it impossible to stay away. Mr. A. J. Holworthy, secretary of the Board of Trade, was next called on by Toast Master Jackson, who declared he was introducing a gentleman who almost boosts Lake land in his sleep, and whose tirele | work has done much towards mal ling Lakeland the town it is today. Mr. Holworthy made a very pleas- ‘ing speech, in which he expressed his pleasure at the organization of !the board. He laid stress on the fact that much injury is done a | town by real estate agents who con- stantly knock each other’s prope< sitions to would-be purchasers, in imany cases making the investor de- cide that he would be better off to | keep his money With the organi- | zation the boargd now has, this fea- ture has been climinated, and he felt that much good could thereby be accomplished for the city. Mr. Hetherington was next in- troduced, but as his subject was “The Power of the Press for Lake. land,” he explained that he woul® being is mainly on "not to ecognizo the authority of the banquet, Mayor O. M. Eaton, who |averse to “talking shop,” but that d DUVAL 70 HAVE I SPINELESTTXOTUS FARS | ey Jacksonville, Jan. Duvmy county is soon to be the scene of the laying out of five acres in spineless ‘actus, and with the establishment of this nursery for this new indus- try in the county, the American Spineless Cactus, Inc., with head - quarters in Jacksonville, is asking the financial help of no one, nor is Lit trying to dispose of stock. Declara ing that the company had the ut= most confidence in this new busi- ness venture, President TLongshore declares that. the company has test. ed out the possibilities both of cli- mate and soil for the propagation of its new food for cattle, hogs and chickens and is convinced that the spineless cactug is far beyond the experimental stage. They have in- vested their own money in the pro. ject, and, having already a large pursery near Blountstown, besides |two or three in Alabama, they de- lrldc\d that Duval county offered ex= ! ceptional advantages for the produc- ltion of this new farm product. | ————————————————————————— {ord of the power of the press for the good of Lakeland be judged by its results. Mr. ¢ herington ,congratulated the real state deal- ers on their splendid organization hope that influence would 7 and expressed the its membership and ! continue to increase and the results would, he felt, be beneficial not only the members but to the whole community. Mr Thirty will be found elsewhere in full, the Telegram feeling sure that its read - ers would be interested in this in- yunt of Lakeland's early to spoke on “‘Lakeland and his remarks Clough Years Ago,” teresting days. This closed the proecram of the evening, d the guests were invit= ed to the parlors, where Miss Maude Alfield sang very sweetly to the de- tight of all. She responded to an enthusiastic encore, her voice being at jtg best on tbis occasion | The first annual banquet of the ' Real Estate Board passed into his= tory as a most delightful and suc. cessful affair and one greatly en- | joyed by each of the participants. Those present last nicht were: Mr. W. K. Jackson and wife, Mr. J. E. Melton and wife, Mr. E. H. Youngs and wife, Mr. A. F. | Pickard and wife, Mr. J. F. Pickard and wife, Mr. C, S. Cox and wife, |Mr. John F. Cox and wife, Mr. E. {M. Patterson and wife, Mr. U. G. Conant and wife, Mr. M. M. Mar- fer and wife, Mr. U. W. Iversen and wife, Mr. G. H. Alfield and Miss K. Reynolds, Mr. J. J. Halde. man and wife, Mayor O. M. Eaton and wife, Mr. M. F. Hetherington and wife, Mr. C. D. Clough and wife, Mr. A. J. Holworthy and Miss re.! Disastrous Fire Last Night At Wilson Co. 'WAREHOUSE SCENE OF HCON FLAGATION LOSS ESTIMATED BETWEEN $5,000 AND $6,000, COVERED BY INSURANCE; FIRE SPLEN. DIDLY HANDLED BY VALIANT FIREMEN A destrmetive fire . occurred las. night abomt 7:30 o'clock, when the warehouse of the o, Wilson Hardware in the rear of their store, was discovered to be in the flames. Promm fire department held dam down to an estimated loss of $5,000 to $6,000, which prob. ably is entirely by action the by covered insur- -lance. The fire originated, apparently, in the ceiling, as may observed [the elee wiring. It was discov~ ered before it had gained much headway, but, owing to the inflam - imuhln- condition of the contents, and the difficulty in getting at the base of the trouble, it was a stubborn fire to combat and it is matter for congratulation that many thousands of dollars worth of property was not destroyed. As it is, it is difficult and from such evidences be was caused by No. 55 Commission Names City Officials For Coming Year DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE PUT ON TREASURER OLD OFFICERS IN OTHER DE- PARTMENTS WERE RETAINED; OTHER MATTERS OF IMPOR. TANCE DISPOSED OF Lakeland, Fla., Jan Regu 1915. ion of the City Com- with all members 6, se missioners ent. pres - Minutes of Dee. 16, 17, I were read and were tively approved. Petition of B. Lane for correc= tion in assessment on his lot was on notion allowed, $1,000. 28 and Jan. respec. and same fixed at Petition of the Lakeland Fruit Growers' Association relative to re- moval of garbage from their plant was allowed, and bill for hauling same was ordered cancelled. On motion the matter of relieving the old board of bond trustees from their bonds was referred to the city attorney for his opinion. Petition of the Lakcland Military to compute the loss with any degree | Band was laid over for future ac. . of accuracy, as many kinds of goods, |tion. such as stoves, sash, etc., are dam.| The special committee on the aged to a greater or less extent, and |Morrell Memorial hospital reportea there is such mix-up and confusion |that the city had taken possession that it is impossible to determine [of the property, had insurance poli- the degree of injury to much of the [cles made to the city, and that the stock . city had persons in charge of the The Wilson Hardware Co. desires |property ready for use. the Telegram to express apprecia.| On motion action on matter of tion and thanks for the splendid |constructing sewer on FEast Lime work of the fire department, which [8treet was deferred. saved in part the bullding and a| Monthly reports from all officers large proportion of the stock. Other |for December ang the annual reports | volunteers also did good work in as. from the treasurer werc read and /sisting in combatting the fire. were respectively ordered received st and filed, and the annual eports or- CITIZENS GET TOGETHER MOVE [Yored published. Chief of Police was instructed to Wiashington, Jan. 7.—A mass|order E.L. Kimbrough to conform meeting of the district and members |t0 the requirements of the fire or- of both branches of Congress will be |dinance at his stand on Main street held today for the purpose of estab. |in ten days. lishing amicable relations between | ©On motion the salary of the city the legislators and district citizens. |attorney for 19 was fixed at $25 Members of Congress, including the v'|u-r month. chairmen of the Senate and House On motion the treasurer was in= dh:n'l‘vt 4-nmfnm:-vn. and officers of |structed to set aside monthly $542 th«:l‘( itizens’ Association will speak. | from the earnings of the ]ig.h[ and he meed of a “zet-together” | water plants as a sinking fund f meeting was emphasized by Edward g biis e {F. Colladay, president of the federa . ot o‘sl B tion, who declared that the federa- ::::‘,;N SoreE DIUS were ordereg tion, which represents al e T : i Lo ot et g O, oo e sy o he mouthpiece of the public and work RDENSY, Sr: LD Abhwas Hxed A0 20 in harmony with Congress. RoE Hmonth, On motion the duties of the mu- nicipal judge placed on the treasurer and assessor without ex. tra compensation. Morgantown, W. Va., Jan. 7--At ‘Applications for the several ap- the annual fruit show of the college | POIntive offices were read, and bal- of agriculture exhibits are made ang | '0t9 were taken to elect said offi. vlans proposed for the development of | ©¢rS With the following officers de= this State into one of the leading |¢lared clected to the office before fruit producing States of the nation, | their names: There will be strong competition [ Clerk and Tax Collector—H. for different prizes on exhibit Swatts. proposed plans City Attorney—A. X. Erickson. Treasurer—Assessor and Munici_ pal Judge-—A. C. Armistead. Chief of Police—R. C. Ellis. Policeman-—-J. A. Wood. Sanitary and Plumbing Inspector Wm. Park Keeper—Neil McLeod. ; ” Chief Driver Fire Department—B, with the custom in I,;nr:in :'n;?’:‘n‘r‘:;" Alh Gk Twenty stakes are $5,000, another | s Pr,h_'"r of $10,000 and a third on the pro=| oy Oraves : gram of which one is of $15,000 | Superintendent Lizht and vlte. A Plants—R. L. Raffo. Petition of John Gray for rebate on license was granted for 37.50. [Petition of Sherman Cason for rea mittance of fine imposed by munici- R bk . 7.—Ex- | pal court was on motion denied. On lrmld(ful William H. Taft will be|motion the recommendation of Com= the principal speaker tonight at the missioner Bussard to pay Mr. Moss ::ml:i‘-; rb::q“::r o(r;lr\(e 3‘1'[-110 Society [$2.62 for ditch on West Lime street - Mr. algo lec. | was confirmed, and ordered pald. ture on “The Executive Power; Its Duties and Responsibilities” under the auspices of the University ex- tension society; later he will be the guest of the Yale Alumni. WEST VIRGINIA FRUIT DEVELOPMENT were L. and ’ HAVANA RACE MEET Havana, Cub, ine Jan. 7.—The rac- 'ned here for forty racing will March 15, ason was o The days until days today 68 con and as Greer. tinue the calls well as other days schedule Fire Department— Water TAFT GUEST PENNSYL- VANIA OHIO SOCIETY Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. On motion the petition of G. L. Mickler for reduction assessment of taxes on south half of lot five of block “S" of Morton's addition, was denied. On motion the commission ad- gourned to meet at 9:30 a. m. Jan. 15 in adjourned session. 0. M. EATON, Chairman. n LABOR NEWS AND NOTES Kentucky has a new employes’ lia= bility law St. Paul's five shoe factories em- ploy from 3,000 to 4,000 persons ac— lcording to seasons. Japan has produced about 000,000 bushels of rice annually for the last four years. For the blind there has been in= vented a watch with the houds. (By Association Press.) marked by raised dots and dashes so Indianapolis, Jan. 7—The Sixty= that it can be read by the sense of ninth legislature convened here to- oneh : Attest: H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. INDIANA LEGISLATURE CONVENES