Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 29, 1915, Page 1

UBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWNIN THE N GA THE 1 fRE AUSTRIANS CONTINUE TO INEET WITH SUCCESS IN GA. ATIA AND THE CARPATHI- §; TURKS RENEW OFFEN. VE IN CAUCASUS (By Associated Press.) London, Jan. 29.—With renewal the Turks’ offensive, operations the Caucasu¢, Austro-German ac. ities in Galacia and the Carpa- ns continue to dominate the mil- situation. Forces of the Teu- allies are being rushed nearer Roumanian frontier to block djlen movements over the passes m that country. Recent fighting the Carpathians is without de. ve result. It is believed here the struggle is soon expected to er a critical stage in the east and Recent German tactics on western front geem to have cost vily and brought little gains, ac- ding to Paris reports. » JSTRIAN SUCCESSES ONSTANTLY ACHIEVED (By Associated Press.) erlin, Jan. 29.—The most en- raging war news from the Ger. viewpoint comes from the Car . hian region where Austrian suc- s are reported to have been ntly achieved. Freezing her does not appear to have af- d military operations. —_— JSTRIANS MAY CONFISCATE GRAIN (By Assoclated Press.) i h says the newspapers of the are demanding that the Aus., n government immediately con<‘bor th try. | e all grain, flour and meal. tlanta, Jan. 29.—One thousand led singers already have been se- for the giant chorus which"® I sing at the approaching Chlp’.: n.Alexander revival meeting ich will precede the usual Atlanta le Conference, which opens at the pernacle on March 19. ! enice, Jan. 29.—A Vienna dis-| MILITARY " SITUATION e o W P e SR SEVERE WEATHER ‘BIRMINGHAM BANK IN CHARGE OF SUPT. (By Associated Press.) Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 29.—A notice signed by A. E. Walker, State superintendent of banks, was Posted this morning on the doors of the Jefferson County Savings Bank, one of the oldest and most active State banks, which announced that he was in charge of its affairs. A conference wag held until last night between Mr. Walker and officers and directors of the Jefferson bank, With representatives of other Birm- inghamt banks, at which it was de- cided that the State banking board should take charge, owing to certain rumors current regarding the insti- tution’s condition. Assurance was ‘given that creditors and depositors would be paid. According to Dec. 1st report the deposits exceeded a million and a half dollars. The bank occupied the lower floor of a twenty-. five story building. It was intimat- ed that the bank would be re.or- ganized. PENSACOLA BAY TO SWARM WITH WAR SHIPS Pensacola, Jan. 29—A letter was received yesterday from secretary of the Navy Daniels by C. E. Dobson, Ipresident of the chamber of com- Jmerce, in which the secretary says that it is inadvisable at the present time to send the battleship fleet, as the ships are engaged in target prac- tice at Guantanamo, but ahat Pensa< cola for the next three months will have more naval vessels in its har- an any other port in the coun- He names the vessels ordered here and their date of arrival. This list shows that the ve:sels will begin arriving next week. The various flotillas and fleets consist of two ymine depot ships two monitors, one repair ship, one transport, one tor. pedo tender, thirteen torpedo boat destrovers, and fourteen submarines, ELAND'S FIFTH ANNUAL CHAUTAUGQUA OPENS FEB. TTH; "t OF LAKELAND WILL EN- A WONDERFUL TREAT THE FINEST LECTUR- SINGERS AND OTHER ARE HEARD FROM LOCAL PLATFORM; BEAU. [P, KREBS AND OTHERS THE PROGRAN fle following men are the loyal ns of Lakeland and vicinity bave manifested extensive in- t and pledged their faith in the b Chautauqua which will con- in the Lakeland Chautauqua fitorium _ Sunday, Feb. 7, 1915, P. m.: President, H. D. Bas- p vice presidents, Rev. Wallace and Rev. J. E. Wiray; secre- . G. C. Rogan; treasurer, F. D. b, with J L Skipper, P. E. n, J. P. Wilson, B. F. Wilson, D TALENT 70 BE HEARD portunity brings to our very midst the same privileges while the finan. cial responsibility is lessened. Much of the splendid talent for the coming Chautauqua has been held by tentative contract for sev- eral years and last year, when plans were fully perfected for several towns to be added to this Chautau- qua course under the supervision of C. Rucker Adams, he settled the permanent contracts, now almost a year ago. Thus it can be seen that the building of such a program is not a matter of short time but for months and years plans are well laid whereby a program may be pre. sented which will be worth while hand bulld for the best influences, morally, mentally and physically. Dnly many years' acquaintance with platform people and the knowledeze of their influence on the various au- diences, as well as a knowledge of the desires of the people of the splendid Florida communities, ren- BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE ST. PETER'S SQUARE IN ROME " . CAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JAN 29, 1915 EVIDENCE IN ATLANTA (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 29.—W. W. |Ronn, witness in the trial of Dan {Lehon; C. C. Tedder and Arthur : Thurman, charged with subornation ot perjury in conmection with the iFrank case, testified that Detective W'. M. Burns sent him to the home of Rev. Ragsdale to get the names of persons to vouch for Ragsdale's |character. He was refused admit . tance and said Burns then tele- Ragsdale, who refused to talk to thim. | | WO IMMEDIATE STEPS TO MEET DEFICITS (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 29—It was an-. nounced this morning that adminis - tration leaders will not take fmme- diate steps to meet threatened de. { ficits in United States revenue. The {conference between the president, his cabinet and congressional lead- St. Peter’s square in Rome was hard hit by the earthquake. The' obelisk | 'S yesterday agreed to await the seen in the foreground in the photograph, was shaken and badly damaged; the i end of the fiscal year, and then they famous colonnade, seen at the right, was lowered four feet, and the adjacent l would know better the effects of the house, once occupled by the sisters of Pope Pius X, was serfously cracked. NN DONATIONS OF === ROCKEFELLER HAD (00D INLUENCE PRESIDENT ELLIOT OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY ADMITS DONA- TIONS INFLUENCED PRESl- DENTS AND GOLLEGES BUT AL. WAYS FOR GOOD (By Assoclated Press.) New York, Jan. 29.—Charleg W. Eliot, president emeritus of Har. vard University, testifying before the industrial commissions inquiry, said that the Rockefeller donations to educational institutions influences the policies of presidents of univer. sities and colleges in many in- stances. He declared the influence always had been good. WAR IN BALTIMORE Baltimore, Jan. 29.--Brig. Gen. Chas. D. Gaither, commander of the First Brigade, Maryland National Guard, hag arranged an interesting program for the exhibition of the varioug organizations in the State militia at the Fifth Regiment Arm- ory tonight and tomorrow for the community relief fund. Three war.strength companies of infantry will show how a body of troops goes into camp at night, to | European war. DECIDE AMATEUR SKATING TITLE NORRIS WILL SHIP BiLL 3 Cleveland, Jan. 29.—The ama. .t(‘ur skating championship of the I United States will be determined at ol [tournaments in this city today and BELIEVES THAT GOV'T SHOULD'&t Baranac Lake, N. Y., Feb. 2, 3, @ and 4, under the direction of Presi- CONTINUE IN SHIPPING BUSL.|dent Allen I. Blanchard of the In. : ternational Skating Union of Amer NESS AFTER LINES BECOME| . ¥ ) PROFITABLE ; qz],gm The title will go to the skater e : tmaking the greatest number of SHIPS SHOULD NOT BovauT points fn the various races sched. l uled, 30 points being credited for & victory, 20 for taking second place and ten for winning third. BAD DEFECT IN STATE PRIMARY LAW DISCOVERED (By Associated Pnh-?b : Washington, Jan. 29.—Senator Nor Progressive Republican, de- clared today that he would supporf the ship purchase bill if his amend. ments were adopted. One proposed Jacksonville, Jan. 29.—A news. that the Government continue in the ;Paper man of the city has discovered shipping business after the lines be.|that there is no provision in the come profitable. The other would «Bryan primary law by which a man, prevent the purchase of belligerent | becoming of age between the time ships unless an understanding was |the registration books close in March reachéd with other belligerents to'and the date of the primary in June, prevent complications. or a man, who has established a le - gal residence in the State, or any R county of the State, between those PENSACOLA ABOUT TO LOSE two dates, can vote at the next pri-. ! mary following his becoming of age, HER MEMPHIS BOAD;OT following his having established |8 legal residence. Pensacola, Jan. 29.—In addition To cure this defect a bill is now to forfeiting its franchise carrying a being prepared by the Duval delega. large amount of valuable water.|tion to the next legislature, which (front property it it does. not com-|wlill be offered as an amendment and plete fifty miles of roadbed by June 'slvlng the right to such men to vote 1, the Memphis and Pensacola rail.!under certain restrictions. Between road’s promoters will also lost $10,~the date of the closing of the books prepare for the establishment of a|000 cash, this being the amount of andthe June primary, a period of permanent camp following morning, | the surety bond required by the pro- |nearly three months, or one-fourth They will march on to the drill sur.{moterg a year ago when their fran.|of the year elapses, and in this pe. face at the armory with wagon |chise was extended. The franchise |riod, it s reasonable to assume, trains, just as they would march to|is considered a very Valuable one, |about one-fourth of the young men a camp site in a fleld. The men not only by reason of the streets | arriving at voting age In any year, will pitch shelter tents and fX|through which the projected roullwlll pass their 21st birthday. It is themselves for the neght. is given authority to ute, but the also evident, theoretically, that one- It is the intention to exhibit the |vast amount of waterfront that fs |fourth of the annual newcomers to realism of the European struggle. |deeded conditionally to the road. A |Florids, or to any county in Florida, N rmne year ago when the promoters ap=|will have lived the requisite time to VASSAR PLAY peared and asked for their second |vote, within that three months pe. 'or third extension of the franchise riod. New York, Jan. 29.-—Young men | the city refused to do so, unless they The bill will provide that any friends of Vassar College girls are |guaranteed to complete fifty miles | man reaching the age of 21 years, to be in the cast of this year's play. |of roadmbed and have it in opera-|between the date of the closing of “The Road to Yesterday,” to be pre-|tion, and to back up thisguarantee |the registration books and the date sented at the Century Lyceum, 62nd | with a surety bond for $10,000,!0f the primary election, may, before street and Central Park West, to.|which is to be forfeited in the event |the closing of the books, make affi- night. It will be the initial ap-|of fajflure, There is hardly any |davit to that effect, and make af- pearance of men playing in the roles | likelihood of this being done, as no |fldavit covering the date on which Avhich in the past have been acted [work is under way and only abouthe will arrive at voting age, and, on by assar alumnae. ten miles of roadbed graded. Attor-|such afidavit and showing, shall be For the most part college gradu-|neys representing the promoters are | duly registered as though he were ates who have done dramatic work |now in the city asking for another |then of voting age, and shall be in school days and who are friends |extension of time, requestig eight. |eligible to vote in the first primary J. English, Joseph LeVay, Sam- [iders it possible to fit the workers to F. Smith, M. F. Hetherington, Cross Pharmacy, H. J. Drane, V. Deen, L. F. Henley, W. K. e, Win. Steitz, C. W. Love, J. Scally, Drs. Hanna, W. K. fon, Chas. M. Jonmes, D. H. 0, G. P. Webb, N. A. Riggins, - Flanagan, C. M. Clayton, R. Weaver, E. Tucker, Jr., E. C. I, W. C. Norvell, Geo. M. ht, J. W. Hicks, E. H. Gar-. L. A. Fort, G.W. Watson, W, [King, J. B. Melton, A. J. Hol- Y, Dr. Sarsh E. Wheeler, others who hedi¥tily cooperate. th Sabbath day meetings three double sessions daily for Week of Feb. 7-15, a maenifi- Program of superior attractions C. Rucker Adams as superin- will be placed before the of Lakeland which will af- fuch a wvarféty of clean, educa~ . amusing and entertaining at- ons that will please every taste Belp cultivate the best prinel- for development of mental, and physieal natures. Very an enjoy the pleasures and s of the Mother Chautaque of York, but here we have New win= Summer climate in our . o the desires that await them. The contemplation of the pages of the splendid programs that are being is. sued will convince the most skepti- cal of the true worth of each attrac- tion. The hearing of every number will make each mewver of the audi. ence a “Chautauqua booster. " Daily from these pages will be given epecial announcements of the ‘splendld attractions, and the co-op- leration of every loyal citizen s earnestly solicited. Programs of these splendid tractions are being fssued from the Telegram office, and the ladies of the Woman's Club of Lakeland will call on you the first of mext week and sell vou tickets for the Chau- tauqua season, whereby you can se= ure season tickets, reserved seat or ptherwise for any and every mem- ber of your family at very moderate cost. at. DENURRAGE CHARGE 29.—A pro Washington, Jan. 29.— . posed increase in the demurrage charge of perishable freight from $1 to $3 a car made by raflways op- erating in the ml of Vassar girls will be in the play. It will be given as a benefit for the Intercollegiate Bureaw of Occupa- tion, which looks after the obtain. ing of employment for college girl graduates. Tt ig planned to repeat the performance in Poughkeepsie for the benefit of the Red Cross. LEAGUE PROGRAM with Great Norvell. Thou Almighty ' \ Subject—Evening Hymns. Leader—Mrs. Hymn—Come King. Scripture Lesson—67th Psalm. Lord's Prayer in concert. Hymn—1Jesus, Lover of My Soul. History of Use of Hymns in Church—Mrs. C. R, Adams. l Hymn—Love Dvine. “The Hymns of Chas. Weeley” (Recitation)—Mrs, Fleming. Charles Wesley (Reeitation)— {Miss May Tomlinson. Solo—Miss Vera McRae. Geo. Matheson—Mr. G. C. Williamson . Quartette—Mesdames Eaton, Gill, Messrs Washburn ana Clark. Collection. ddle west went into 'Annoumcements. League benediction . een months in which to build the following the closing of the books, fifty miles, and clalm that the Eu.|the same as any other qualified voter ropean war prevented a French syn-,of the State, and the same provision dicate which was backing the prop- | will be made covering the man whose osition, from carrying through its |legal residence time shall elapse the part of the contract by supplying the | date of the closing of the registra. money. The ecity commissioners |tion books and the following pri- have not yet announced what they | mary election. propose doing in the matter, but are It is pointed out that other States somewhat loath to make any exten.|have some provision covering these sions unless a better showing can be | new prospective voters every year, made than that of the past. and it {s manifestly unjust for Flor. i i——— ida, and to the State itself, that ap. proximately one -fourth of its annual addition to its voting list should be discriminated against and kept from . | voting for a full two years’ time af- nual actors’ fund benefit will take ter reaching the voting age, or hav- place at the Century theater to- ing attained B legal voting resi- night. The program includes Elsle | gonee. Ferguson, In a new one aect play; George M. Cohan and William Col- ler, In a new skit; Willlam Faver. sham and Julle Opp, Julia Sander. son, Donald Brian and Joseph Caw- thorn, whom Charles Froham will ACTORS’ FUND BENEFIT New York, Jan. 29.—The an. Yotficial Weather Report} bring from Philadelphia for the oc.| Tampa Jan. 29.—Tampa and vi- casion, and Ethel Barrymore in a|cinity: Falr tonight; Saturday new playlet. partly cloudy and warmer. A special number will be fur.) For Florida: Fair tonight, slight- nished by the actresses of the ly warmer northwest portion. Sat. Twelfth Night Club. Many promi. urday partly cloudy, probadly rain nent players will appear in & min. extreme northwest portion; warmer BOOST-REMEMBER THAT SATAN STRED IN HEAVEN UNTIL NE BESAN-TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN:- | TRIAL BEING GIVEN | > No. 74 GARRANZAS FORCES ARE AGAIN IN GONTROL OF MEXICO CITY.: GENERAL CONFIDENCE SUSPECTED BANK ROBBER ALSO WIFE DESERTER Jacksonville, Jan. 29.—Chief F. C. Roach, of the local police de~ partment, received a telegram yes- terday from the authorities in Greencastle, Ind., inquiring into the charge of bank robbery. The message stated that Hurst came from a good family of that ecity, and is wanted there now on the charge of wife and child desertion. He is said to have also mortgaged some of his father's property there previous to his departure to Jack- sonville. Hurst is at present con~ fined in the county jail under a bond of $5,000, suspected of having had something to do with the hold. up of the American Trust Co. Bank in the Florida Life building, about two week ago. Hurst is being held on the strength of the testimony of three witnesses who have identified him as the person seen in the front part of the bank when the rohbery was being committed. NEW R. R. RATES Washington, Jan. 29.—The trans-continental railway rates per. mitting the routing of passengers via the Denver & Rio Grande rail- road and Salt Lake City or Ogden, Utah, thus increasing materially the passenger force, became effective to. day. TWO0 NEwROES WILL HANG — ' Pensacola, Jan. 29.~Bd& Maddox and Efmet Thomas stre to bé exeeut. ed in the Esesmbla county jail building today. Both of them have written personal Tetters to the gov- ernor pleading for mercy. and the letters were forwarded from the county jail. REPUBLICAN EDITOKS WILL HEAR SENATOR SHERMAN Indianapolis, Jan. 29.-—United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sher. van will address the editcrs of the Indiana Republican Editorial Asyo. clation at the Marion club. follow- ing the annual banjuet at the io. tel Severin tonight. PREVAILS ZAPATA'S FORCES HAVE BEEN ROUTED AND THEY ARE RE. TREATING SOUTHWARD; UN- CONFIRMED REPORT STATES THAT VILLA HAS BEEN IN. JURED BUT THIS IS NOT VERL. FIED (By Association Press.) Mexico City, Jan. 29.—Carran~ za’s forces today again control the Mexican capital. General Obrigeon occupied that city yesterday with but little fighting; order has been established, and general confidence prevails. Carranza is expected to come here immediately with his government. Saloons are closed and banks and commercial houses will resume business immediately. Zapata's troops are retreating south-. ward. This is the second time Car. ranza has controlled the capital. He left here in November. VILLA REPORTED INJURED (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Jan. 29.—An un= confirmed report in Mexico City that Villa had been seriously injured was | received today from Consul SiMi~ {man. | { BILL BEING CONSIDERED NAVAL APPROQPRIATION (By Assoclated Press) Wiashington, Jan. 29.—The House began consfderation of the naval appropriation bill this morn- fng, It carries $184,000,000. The Housd passed the agricultura 1 ap< propriationt bill last night. It car ries $22,000,000. The bill has goneé to the Senate. OPENING OF CANAL FORMERLY POSTPONED (By Association Press.) Washington, Jan, 29.—Secretary Danjels today formally announced the postponement of the opening ceremonies of the Panama canal from March to July. Canal slides was given as the cause. TENESSEE TANESFRST STEP TONARDS ADOPTION OF WOMON _SUFFRAGE LOVE GETS JUDICIAL PLUM IN SECOND DISTRICT Quincy, Fla., Jan. 29.—Hon. Edward C. Love, the efficient Unit. ed States attorney for the northern district of Florida, has been lppolnl—<| :ed by Gov. Park Trammell to be judge of the circuit court for the second judicial circuit of the State of Florida, to succeed the late Judge John W. Malone, who died at his home here last Sunday morning. Judge Love is 42 years old, and was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in May, 1913, to the much) sought for office of United States district attorney. He made a most excellent record in the short time he has held that important position, is an able lawyer, and 18 in every way qualified to hold the high position of circuit judge. There were three or four applicants for the place made vacant by Judge death, and Judge Love, who is one of the youngest men to hold the high position on the bench, is nat. urally much pleased over his ap- pointment, which will meet with the approval of all in his circult. Judge Love was born and raised in Quincy and s a brother of Dr. James Love, of Jacksonville. He will enter upon hig new dutles at once. FLORIDA’S BEAUTIFUL BIRDS CHARMED HIM St. Petersburg, Jan. 29.—L. A. Tope, of Clearfield, Towa, naturalist, who has been to Clearwater and up the St. John's river for the past several days making a collection of the different species of Floridabirds, arrived in the city yesterday morn- ing on his way to Cuba and stated without a doubt the State of Flor- 1da has a large variety of very bean- tiful birds. Mr. Tope left for Cuba last night to look over the bird sit- ‘uation there. The maximum wage of street rail- way employes at Rome, Italy, is 94 cents a day. LEGISLATURE ADOPTS RESOLU= TION PROVIDING FOR AMEND, MENT TO THE STATE CONSTL. TUTION GIVING THE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE; NEXT LEGISLATURE AND PEOPLE MUST ADOPT SAME BEFORE IT IS A LAW (By Assoclated Press.) Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 29.—The Tenessee legislatureg adopted a res~ olution providing for an amendment to the State constitution giving women the right to vote. The next legislature and the people must gldop! the resolution before it be jcomes law. NEGRO GUIDE MAY HAVE MURDERED THEM Malone's |' Palatka, Fla., Jan. 29.—H. E. and A. G. Gardner, two brothers, scenlc artists of Springfleld, Mass., who left Palatka In a launch, with & negro for a trip down the Ockla« waha to take and paint scenic views, have not been heard from since the 20th inst., when they were seen down the river. On Saturday the gulde came to Welaka with the boat, bought some clothing, silk hosiery, ete., made the boat a present to some boys, and showed a big roll of money of large denominations. He left for Jackeonville on the Osceola, and upon being searched on the boat a dlary was found on him which had an entry on the 20th. This was the last day the white men were seen. The entry in the dlary gave a de= scription of a camp unknown to riv- er pliots, indicating that the gulde had taken them to a thicket. A searching party has been out all day but could only trace the first camp- ing ground. Foul play ls suspected. China has only one physiclan trained along modern lines for eash 600,000 tmbabitants.