Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 12, 1915, Page 1

Sl THE LAKELAND EVENING PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE USSIANS GAIN I)VANIAGEIQ(I}IE 16 STRUGGLE REPARING RETIRED FROM EASTERN PRUS- SIA AND ARE STRENGTHEN. ING THEIR DEFENCE LINES; HAVE INVADED HUNGARY AT SEVERAL POINTS —_— (By Associated Press.) London, Feb. 12.—The Carpa- hian situation apparently favors the Russians. Berlin admits that the Russians have invaded Humgary at everal points, but claims successes have cost delay. The Russians are ressing the Austrians at three im- ortant passes. The Balkan States are reported as rying to settle their differences be. ore entering the war. It is pre. umed that Bulgaria will get ma- eria]l concessions from Servia and Rumania. Russians Strengthen Their Lines (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Feb. 12.—A news dis atch from the Russian border says e Russians are employing thou. nds of men strengthening their econd defense lines. The inhabi. nts fear this means that the Rus- jiaps will retire soon. (By Assoclated Press.) Petrograd, Feb. 12.—A Russian ficial statement today further ex- ained the Russfam army’s retire- ent in east Prussia, and sald that is belleved Russia is on the eve of t operations which must defl. tely solve the east Prussia strug- e. It declares that the necessity militany secrecy will require that tle be disclosed regarding coming rations. The Russiang are seek— g shelter in their own fortress be- e attempting to oppose the heav. reinforced Germans. The Rus. ns claim that the Przemal garri- n ig exhausting itself in fruitless rties, and they also claim the final ulse of the Germans who occu- ed the heights of Koslouvka after enty two assaults. rmans Interfere with Ameri- can Ambassador (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 12—The Unit. States has sent an inquiry to Ger. ny on complaintof American Min er Van Dyke at The Hague that rman commanders are interfering th his diplomatic communications h Luxemburg. Cabinet Discussed Foreign Notes (Bv Associated Press.) ashington, Wab. 12.--The cab. t meeting todav discussed the ited States’ notes to Germany and pland. The members woull not afterward. YDE STOVER, NEGRO, OVER 20,000 CARS OF FRUIT SHIPPED THIS SEASON FROM FLA. (By Associated Press.) Tampa, Feb. 12 —Citrus fruit shipments from klorida this season total more than 20,500 earloads. It is estimated that the total ship - | ments for the season will be twenty- five to thirty ‘housand ecarloads. This breaks the racosd. —_— FRANK HEARING SOON Washington, Feb. 12.—The hear- ing by the United States supreme court on the Frank case will come up within a day or two, the same having been preferred to expedite the solution of the problem of guilt or innocence of Frank by a non- i coerced jury. PICTURE SALE FOR WAR FUND Detroit, Mich., Feb. night the picture sale at the hotel Ponchartrain for the benefit of the war sufferers will close. All pic- | tures unsold will be auctioned to- {night. During the sale some sur- i prisingly large prices have been re. ceived. (GASPARILLA GARNIVAL OPENED IN_TAMPA WITH BIG ATTENDANCE (By Associated Press.) Tampa, Feb. 12.—The fenth an- nual Gasparilia Carnival opened here today and continue: throngh Tuesday. The program includes his- torical and industria! pageants, masquerades, balls and banquets —_— Tampa, Feb. 12.—With indica. tiotis that all former attendance records from other States will be broken by a wide margin, the tenth annual Gasparilla Carnival opened today and will close Tuesday at midnight. In every feature the Carnival will be more brilliant than those of former years, and ag every attraction will be free, great good will undoubtedly result to the en- tire section. Monday ard Tuesday will be the most brilliant days of the Carnival. The feature of Monday will be the landing of the pirate Gasparilla and his phantom crew, followed by the most beautiful parade ever seen in the South outside of New Orleans. Tuesday will be “Citrns Fruit Day,” entire period will be he'd cn that day . with the gorgeous Gasparilln coro .nnuon ball, masked balls in all | American and foreien clubs, and street dancing by gaily costumed thousands. Thirty thousand elec. tric light of red and rreen—the Gasparilla colors—{lluminate the section of Franklin street on which ' the dances will be held. Tampa is thoroughly -repared to take care of larger crowds than ever visited a Florida city before. ADMITS NG GARDNER BROTHERS - NEAR WELAKA RECENTLY (By Assoclated Press.) lizabethton, Tenn., Feb. de Stover, a negro held here as a pect in connection with the mur. near Welaka, F'a., of Arthur G. dner, of Balitmore, has con. ed, declares the sheriff. The offi- says Stover confessed the killing Gardner and also his ace' B. Gardner, of Springfield, s., who.js missing. The al d cun(eulon says that the negro, D piloted the Gardners on their kDing expedition, shot them from ' ind because they made him dance | their guns’ point. The negro is iting the Florida officer who will | ¢ him to Jacksonville. AT WILL YAPPEN WHEN PUTNAM (0. GETS HIM? cksonville, Feb. 12—Practically t 12.— brother, | hold up. He was docketed under the name of Joe Robinson and later discharged when sufficient evidence to convict him was lacking. He is member of a certain local gang which for several months committed | crime in this city, nearly every member of which has been captured. Just what will become of Stover when he is returned to Putnam county is but a guess. It is under. (llood that the feeling there is in tense, and since hearing of his cap | ture plans are being made to receive him. Steps will be taken to insure his safety by the authorities for fear of mob violence and possible law. less execution. PIGEON AT POULTRY SHOW New York, Feb. 12.—The pigeon doubt as to the identity of Clydth.,e,mmes a very important place at €T, the negro alleged to have|ino poultry Show which opened at| 12.—To. | and one of the largest parades of the! The celebration will be closed | |trough of relatively said by the police to have been a|° ally killed H. C. and A. G.|Madison Square Garden today. Spe- dner near Welaka, Fla., on Jan. | cial prices have been offered for the was allayed this morning When pomer exhibit in which there is re- d was recelved by the local PO~ pewed interest brought about by the from the authorities in Elfiza- war in Europe. Messages will be htown, Tenn., that Stover had | getivered by them to prominent per| D positively 1dentified by persons [sons in the United States and an- knew him. He is said to be)swers received. A race will be con- known ere, hav— Deen lr::t?d‘ :u;eu: 27 last | Haven for the fastest avera Connection with the shooting of | United Pigeon 2 by the name of Walker at the | of America is co of Newman -street during a show. ge. The ducted between New York and New NEUTRAL SHIP HELD UP BY GERMANS: ITS PAPERS 0.K. DUTCH VESSEL PASSED INSPEC- TION SATISFACTORILY; THE STEAMER WILHELMINA MAY NOT GO TO PRIZE COURT (By A:sociated Press.) London, Feb. 12.—A Rotterdam dispatch saye a German submarine in the North Sea stopped the Dutch | steamer Duiderdijk, fiying the Dutch flag and forced her to show her pa. pers. Wilhelmina May Not Go To Prize Court (By Association Press.) Washington, Feb. 12.—The United States has proposed to Eng- !land a postponement of the plan to take the American steamer Wilhel . mina before a prize court so that the ownerg can present evidence which they say proves that the cargo is not subject to seizure. l FANNY CROSBY, X CELEBRATED HYMN WRITER DEAD (By Assoclated Press.) Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 12.— Fanny Croeby, the celebrated hymn writer, died today, aged 95. COMMUNITY THEATER —— New York, Feb. 12.—The neigh- borhood Playhouse in the Henry Street Settlement will be opened to- night. The principal purpose is to develop talents of district dwellers. 1t s intended to be a community theater where the ideas of the neighborhood may find artistic ex. pression and where any one with special gifts may exhibit and devel- lop his talent. The playhouse I8 three stories of Gregorian type. On the third floor is a large rehearsal room. Pominent society people will attend. 3 ! WWWMNW iOff' icial Weather Reporti %WNNMM SEL LS 2T e ] Tampa, Feb. 12—For Tampa and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and ! Saturday. For Florida: Partly cloudy to- ! night and Saturday, probably show - ers in northwest portion Saturday. Warmer in exfremc north portion tonight. Winds for the East Guli: jeast and southeast. Winds for the South Atlantic ,nghl, variable, except fresh east off Florida coast. General Weather Conditions An area of high pressure covers the southeastern States this morning and another covers the upper Lake rezion. Between them extends a low pressure from Colorado northeastwar:i to the St. Lawrence Valley. Rain has fall- en over Ohio, and rain or snow over New England and the St. Lawrence Valley. Elsewhere east oi the Rocky Mountains fair weather has pre. vailed. The low pressure area which was over Nevada Thursday has advanced slowly eastward over Colorado. It has caused rain or snow over California, Nevada, Ari. Fresh zona and Utah, but there hag been little precipitation to the east of its center. Temperatures have risen over the eastern and southern States, and are considerably above normal this morning over the Ohio and middl> Mississippi valleys. They have fallen over the upper Lake region, and the Missouri valley. Indications are for partly cloudy weather in the vicinity of Tampa to night and Saturday, not much change in temperature. WHITE S0X OFF TO TRAIN Chicago, Feb. 12.—The Chicago Americans started west under Com. jskey today to begin training. They expect to be in shape for exhibition games during the early days of the Panama-Pacific exposition. PARADE OF UNEMPLOYED Detroit, Feb. 12.—The unem- ployed in this city, following a mass meeting, will today parade the streets under the direction of the not take part. SERVIAN SENTRY S One of the tragic incidents that make up the horrors of war. duty was to remain at his post until relieved, but when his comrades came he was frogen to death. lBEAIICHAMP PLEASED LARGE AlJDlENCE, NREBS PEAKS TONIGHT ON_ CHARACTER READING Last night a large audience heard Hon. Lod J. Beauchamp speak on the "Sunhy Side of Life” at the Chautaugiis, his lecture being pre. ceded by séveral vocal numberg giv— en by Miss Helen Clark Legg, Mrs. Hilda Peterman, accompanist. Miss Legg is a singer of note, her voice taving a wide range, and in her ¢onéert yesterday afternoon in oriental costume, she delighted an #ppreciative audience. Mr. Beauchamp discussed na- tional topics of interest last night, and his lecture gave all.who heard Rim much of which to think. In speaking of the reason that Chris. | Orphean Musical Club That Will be SIIYED ] IIH'EI UNTIL HE IEHI T0 KNOCK RIS IlllE Tom EVEGLASS LEWSES [POMPROMISF ADVANCED 25 TTO SOPER CENT. TODAY (By Associaied Press.) New York, Feb. 12.—The price of eyeglass lenses advanced today 25 to 50 per cent. Wholesalers say the war is the cause. Manufactur- ers do not explain. FROZEN TO DEATH CHICAGO NEWSPAPER WOMEN RELEASED IN BERLIN (By Anm Press.) Berlin, Feb. 12.-—Misg Carolyn Wilson, representative of a Chicago newspaper, recently arrested sus- pected of espionage, has been re. leased on the vigorous representa.- tion of Ambassador Gerard. Her release was conditional on her leav— ing Germany. EXPLOSION IN STOCKHOLM 'AMMU- NITION FACTORY (By Assoclated Press.) Stockholm, Feb. 12.—An explo. sion last night in an ammunition factory killed five and destroyed a considerable quantity of ammuni- tion. It will not affect the army and navy supplieg much. s This man's It is estimated that the Erie rail. road’s net revenue will be Increased freight rates permitted by the inter- state commerce commission. lSII[RIff LOGAN MAKES DERART < - rast TWO YEARS The report of Sheriff Logat WAs made to the county commissioners last Monday. It covers a period of two years and shows the number of convictions and the different crimes, and also the amount collected. The report will be interesting to many taxpayers and ig given in detail: Number of cases convicted and their crimes: Liquor dealer, 123; gambling, 315; assault and battery, 66; vagrancy, 61; petit larceny, 63; aggravated assault, 36; carrying concealed weapons, 61; carnying pls. 't‘ul without license, 22; fornication, 16; public drunkenness, 19; heating way on train, 21; selling mortgaged property, 1; defacing school prop . erty, 1; killing game out of season, 12; trespass, 3; drinking on train, 1; embezzlement, 3; running house of il fame, 1; desertion of wife, 2; !doing business without license, ; disturbing public worship, 4; moval of mortgaged property, 2; iselling goods on Sunday, 2; false . promises, 2; forgery, 3; breaking and entering with intent to commit .a felony, 6; murder, 6; assault with intent to commit murder, 8; grand larceny, 6; unlawful seining, 6; re- 'sisting officer, 2; unlawful assembly, {9; hunting on Sunday, 1; hunting | without license, 1; burglary, 1; ‘kullng plume birds, 1; dynamiting and Soclal Asset, The Auditorium will P crowded to hear him,. s he is consldered one of tho ablsst feg* turers on the American platferm to - day. The following is the program for tomorrow and Sunday: Saturday, Feb. 13. Mrs. C. Rucker Adams, platform manager. 10 a. m.—Bible Hour," Power of Habit,” Rev. P. F. Adams, Chap}in, Ky. 11 a. m.—Health Hour, “Neuro Muscular Activity,” Mrs. C. Ruck- er Adams. 2:45 p. m.—Full concert, Or. phean Musical Club, male quartettes, 2. re- COMPROMISE ON SHIP BlL REJEGTED BY PRESDENT i l PROPOSITION WHICH WAS TAKEN UP AND DISCUSSED AT LENGTH (By Associated Press.) (Washington, Feb. 12.—Presi~ dent Wilson has rejected the pro. posed compromise on the ship pur. chase bill drafted by Democratic House leaders and has made a coun - ter proposition. at conference. This was taken up Republican Filibuster May Soon End (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 12.—Proposals to report a cloture rule to end the Republican filibuster on the ship purchase bill were discussed with. out action today by the Senate rules committee. Tt is reported that it might seor be done. AMERICAN F0OD SUPPLY GONE London, Feb. 12.—Th4 food sup-. ply for the Belstans from the United States hne ©oen-exhausted and new \IliBlIGD no oagerly awaited. The Mbp"el received froii this source to date have aggregated In money value to about ten millions of dol - lars. fish, 1; Injury to property, 1; prac. tieing optemetry without having & state certificate, 1; violating puro food law, 2; {llegal sale of coeaine, 1; selling cider without license, 2; using property without consent of owner, 1; liquor dealer, ecircuit court, 1; rape, 2. Total, 880. Actual cash collected in fineg and costs for the county, and has been turned over to the county, $19,. 086.88. Fine and cost bonds on hand, $430.67 Total, $19,517.55. Four hundred and one prisoners worked upon the county roads dur- ing the past two years; 2,661 months of labor represented In the 401 prisoners representing 79,830 work days at 50c net to the coun- ty, $3%,915. Twenty.nine prisoners sont to State prison; twenty five prisoners representing 90 yearg la- bor ag per sentence; four prisoners sent to State prison for life, no time counted. Quite a number of prisoners have been captured for other counties and States, and have also captured sev- eral escaped prisoners and turned back to this county. There are 52 prisoners working upon the county road at this date. Amount collected under execution (civil process), $14,808.18. JOHN LOGAN, Sherift Polk County, Florida. U S. AWAIT DEVELOPMENTS IN Heard at the Chautauqua Tomorrow tianity had made no greater strides in this country, he declared that there are today 186 different denom - inations in the United States, and with such a lack of concentration the greatest good could not he ac- !complished. His lecture was help ful, inspiring and witty and he pleased all his hearers with his splendid address. Thig morning Dr. Culpe ner, noted evangelist, conducted the Bible hour and preached a soul stirring sermon. Mrs. Adams con- ducted the health hour at 11 o'clock. This afternoon a concert parti cipated in by Miss Helen Reed Alex— ander, harpist and soprano, and Misg Bromell, child Impersonator, is holding the attention of an appre. ciative audience. Tonight Dr. Stanley Krebe, the lecturer who delighted Chautau quans 8o much last year, will speak on Character Reading as a Business SUNDAY'S G. A. B. DAY the Philadelphla, Feb. 12.—This af. ternoon the great tabernacle of Bil- lie Sunday s under the control of the G. A. R. for whom seats have been reserved. George Sunday, son of the evangelist, has had charge of the arrangements and Sunday will make a special plea for the old vet. erans to hit the sawdust train be- fore it is too late. Five thousand seats, the best in the house, were| Fanciers' Association League of the Unemployed. 'l'helvt aside for the veterans, wives and | welcome, _operating with the Federationof Labor members will familles. 1t Is expected to make the day a notable one. vocal and brass; solos, songs {llus. trated by cartoon sketches; readings, impersonations. 8 p. m.—Prelude concert, Or- phean Musiecal Club. Popular lecture “Modern Miracles,” magnificently illustrated by the performance of thirty miracles and a paradox. Stage crowded with apparatus. This noted scientist shows you these miracles. See them! Sunday, Feb. 14 C. Rucker Adams, platform man. ager. 2 p. m.—Grand mass meeting. Chautauqua vesper servic: conduct. ed by Rev. J. E. Wray. Ministers of all churches invited to the plat form and to assist. Special music to be provided. Sermon, “The Inde. structable God, or The Personality (By Assoclated Press) Washington, Feb. 12.—United States officlals are anxiously awalt. ing developments which they feared might follow Carranza's expulsion from Mexico of the Spanish minis. ter, Jose Caro. He is belleved to have gone to Vera Cruz. The Unit- ed States battleship Delaware was ordered to take him aboard. Car- ranza charged that Caro harbored a Spaniard who aided Villa. ENDEAVORERS IN CANADA Winnipeg, Man., Feb. 12.—A large convention of the Christian Endeavors was opened here today. Many leading speakers of the pro- vince are present. Prominent among the speakers will be Field Secretary Dewar. About twenty.five other prominent religionists will take an active part. of the Infinite.” A great subject. Problems cleared. A p-zzle solved. Deep things made plain. Dr. Stan- ley L. Krebs, Philadelphia, Pa. MARRYING WO0S HIS TRADE MICHIGAN WOMEN'S . — tti Pensacola, Feb. 12.—Admitting PRESS ASSOCIATION that he had married three times, never been divorced and that all of | his wives live in Escambia county, Redding Roberson, a white man | from the northern end of the coun {ty, was sentenced to thirty months at hard labor yesterday. “Thank you very much,” sald the prisoner passed the sentence. “You are quite " said the judge. Wife No. 3 is also held in jail and later will be arraigned. Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb, 12.— The Michigan Women's Press Asso. clation met here today for a three days’ session in connection with the annna] meeting of the Michigan Presg Assoclation and the Eastern Michigan Press Association. Arthur Brisbane of New York has promised to address the meeting, but it is not thought that his recovery from his been authorized by recent illness will permit it. | MEXICO, FOLLOWING EXPULSION OF JOSE CARO, SPANISH MINISTER KANSAS BRANCH INTERNA- TIONAL PEACE LEAGUE Topeka, Kan., Feb. 12.—A state-wide meeting is being held here today to organize a Kansas branch of the International Peace and Equity League. This is a na- tive Kansas soclety, organized at Atchison a few weeks ago and hav- ing as its object the promotion of peace among the nations of the world. Members of peace societies, churches, lodges and other organi. zations interested in peace work are in attendance. As soon as the Kansas soclety is organized it is proposed to have the governor of Kansas ask the governors of all the States of the Union to orzanize State societies and tsen the society will extend its activities into other States. “It is not our purpose to urge peace in the present European war,” sald J. B. Chapman of At~ chison, president of the league. “Peace will have to be worked out among those nations by themselves. But when the opportune time for peace does come, w= hope to build up a sentiment for permanent peace of the nations of the world so that fu- ture wars will be practically impos- sible.” Organization of union of bell boys, bus bors or walters’ helpers and elevator operators of hotels has the Waiters® Union of Cleveland, Ohio.