Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 18, 1915, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENING ° GERMANY AI)VMI;ES .5.10 SEND BATTLESHIPS T0 CONVOY SHPS THROUGH WAR ZONE EAST PRUSSIA MPEROR TELEGRAPHS THAT ENEMY WAS COMPLETELY ROUTED AND EAST PRUSSIA s NOW FREE OF RUSSIANS (By Associated Press.) Berlin, = Feb. tement says the total number of ussians captured by the Germans p east Prussia is near 64,000. Completely Routed (By ‘Associated Press.) Berlin, Feb. 18.—The German pperor who has been on the battle ont today telegraphed the presi- nt of Providence, East 18.—An official BEST TONN IN THE BEST:PART 0 THAT COUNTRY'S REPLY TO U. S. IS FRIERDLY BUT FIRM; | HOPES U.S. WILL PERSUADE ENGLAND TO OBSERVE DECLA- RATION OT LONDON (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Feb. 18.—Germany's re- ply to the United States protest against the establishment of a naval war zone around the British Isles has been transmitted to Washington through the American embassy. It is couched in the friendliest terms, but firmly maintains Germany’s an. nounced position. The note recom- mends that the United States send warships to England to convoy mer I THREE ANERCLS MEX ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF LEESHRG BANKER (By Associated Press.) Leesburg, Ga., Feb. 18.—Follow- ing the inquest this afternoon war- rants were issued for the arrest of Roy Black, Roy Jones and J. C. Wiebb, of Americus on a charge of murdering A. D. Oliver, president of the Farmers’ Bank and Loan Co., last night. GOVERNMENT LAND THROWN OPEN Pensacola, Feb. 18.—A large tract of veny valuable land, located Prussia, | chantmen through the danger zone ' near Perdido bay, is to be opened ying that the Russians were com-|ag gecurity against attack, with the for homestead in March, according etely beaten and east Prussia is understanding that guarded vessels to an announcement made today by ee from the enemy. Austrians Occupy Kolomsa (By Associated Press.) \"ienna, Feb. 18.—An official re. brt issued this morning says that er two days’ hard fighting the strians occupied the town of Ko- msa in Bukowina. Turkey Apologizes to Greece (By Associated Press.) London, Feb. 18.—Turkey has elded to Greece's demand for satis- | tion for an insult offered an at- he of the Greek legation at Con- ntinople, and the incident is re. rded closed. German Cruiser Located (By Associated Press.) New York, Feb. 18.—The Ger- n cruiser Kron Prinz Wilhelm has en operating against British mer.| ntmen off South America since e first month of the war. Her ex- whereabouts has been a mystery pce she left New York last Auxult.' own Prince” Sank Four British Ships (By Assoclated Press.) Buenos Aires, Feb. 18.—The rman steamer Holger arrived re and reported that in January d February the German cruiser own Prince Wilhelm, operating on eastern coast of Brazil, sank the tish steamers Hemisphere and laro and the sailing ships Suma- and Wilfred. The crews of these sels were aboard the Holger. JYAL ORDER OF MOOSE ENTERTAINED ABOUT 400 — ' royal eu.lrtainment was given the Loyal Order of Moose last] ht to the members and their la., and @ large number of invited, nds at the Moose hall, which was | o of the most elaborate affairs ever [ en by an organiation in the city, ! rly 400 guests being present toi oy the occasion. ‘ 'ables of players were soon en-| ng games of Five Hundred nnd: ok, for which there were four borate prizes, the first )adles‘l ze for a member’s lady being the‘ |part of Germany, and is now await= Bryan discuseed with President Wil. | son today the neutral shipping situ.| ation generally, the British note and the unofficial answer. element in the situation was criti=| cal. will not carry war materials. The | note claims that Germany’s action is necessary because England is at- tempting to stop the civil popula. tion’s food supply by methods un. recognized by international law. The note closes with the hope that the United States will understand the German position and appreciate the reasons for her course, and hopes| the United States can persuade Eng-| land to observe the Declaration of London. (By Associated Press.) London, Feb. 18.—The suspen . sion of all passenger trafic from England to Holland is the immediate | effect of the German submarine blockade of the British Isles. Scan. dinavian lines are as yet unaffected. Meanwhile, the British public, studying the German reply to the American note concerning the war zone perceives no yielding on the fng the announcement of Great Britain's expected retaliatory cam- paign. The British press now con- cedes that the Russians lost heavily | in retreating from east Prussia. Situation Not Critical (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 18.—Secretary outline of Germany's The official view was no| GUESTS LAST EVENING MYSTERIOUS SHOT IN FOOT Jacksonville, Feb. 17.—C. U. Gaines, said to be a business man of Fitzgerald, Ga., is confined at St. Luke’s Hospital with a bullet in his right foot as a result of what is thought to be a mysterious shooting, which occurred oh a Seaboard Air Line train about 9:20 o'clock yes- terday morning. Gaines is said to have entered the train, preparing to go to Starke, Fla., when, after bb brooch, which went to MisS piacing his foot on the small ralll n Cardwell; Miss Annie Jones re-|,njerneath the seat in front of him, | ved the visitor’'s prize, a chocO-i, report was heard and the bullet | e set; Mr. W. G. Wallace won p men’s Moose pin, and Mr. J. F.I tehfield a box of cigars, the vis< ipat the discharge was from the gun' g gentleman’'s prize. | After the games, oysters Wwere ved and also delicious fruit nch. The floor was then cleared | d dancing wes participated in un=| a late hour, the Auditorium or- estra furnishing the music. Dictator G. P. Clemence an-.: nced that it would be the duty’ every member of the Loyal Order Moose to entertain any visiting mbers of the Order who are here ting fair week by inviting them the lodge room and extending m courtesies. Chairman of House Committee C. Loomis announced that on the Eht of the 26th a dance would be 4 in the Moose hall, to which an Imission fee of fifty cents for each tleman would be charged. La- will be admitted free if accom- tied by an escort. The social was a great success °m start to finish and much of the %t for the affair is due the com= ttee who hed the entertainment charge, Messrs. H. B. Brush, D. - Pipkin and C. C. Simmons, who e tireless in their efforts to make I have & most delightful time. of a large calibre pistol lodged in his foot. The injured man states of another, but could not give any further information. It is said that the case is being investigated, with the object of clearing up the shoot- ing and locating the blame. Gaines was immediately taken to the hospital. L. & N. COMES DOWN ON PRICE OF GRAPEFRUIT Jacksonville, Feb. 18.—The Louisville and Nashville railroad is now charging only 10 cents for half grapefruit and 15 cents for whole grapefruit, in order to aid in the campaign to make grapefruit more popular and increase the demand for the fruit. The Louisville and Nash. vill railroad has always featured Forida grapefruit en the menus on its dining cars and have done much to create a greater demand for Flor- ida fruit by ebowing the publ‘le t unexcelled fruit is grown in :'hl:: State, and this idea is furthered by the fact that the cost of grape- !r;m has been reduced. the land office at Gainesville. The tract, comprising three sections, will be ready for appropriation by citizens under the federal land laws and it is expected there will be a big rush for homesteading, as and in that section isc onsidered very val. uable. 10WA 70 BE A PROHIBITION STATE AFTER JANUARY | (By Assoclated Press.) Deg Moines, Iowa, Feb. 18.—The legislature hag passed a law making Iowa a prohibition State beginning January next. The governor has announced that he will sign it. FAILED TO FIND BODY OF NEGRO'S VICTIM Palatka, Feb. 18.—Clyde Stover, the confessed negro murderer of the two Gardner brothers, is now pase- ing his time in the county jail at Palatka by playing cards and eat. ing heartily. Now that his nervous- nesg has left him he is more cheer- ful, and patiently awaits the court session, a special one which will be called some time next week. The state’s attorney is here, and he, to- gether with the sheriff’s detective, Frank Hagan, and a searching party were out to the scene of the tragedy hunting for the body of H. S. Gard- ner, and, notwithstanding a diagram made out according to directions LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, FEB. 18,19 TELEGRAM - 400ST-REMENBER THNT SAFMN STATED IN HEWVEN UNTIL WE-BESAN TO KNOCK HIS HONE TOWN - ALIEN PRISONERS IN CANADA MILITARY CAMP German and Austrian aliens are being interned in concentration camps at varfous points in Canada, and have been set to useful public work—clearing land and building roads. The photograph skows a batch of prisoners air ing their bedding at Petawawa, Canada’s permanent military camp, situated in the wilds of northern Ontario. CARRANTS FORGES " AGAN STORM WARNINGS ORDERED UP FROM BOSTON 70 SAVANNAH (By Associated Press.) Wiashington, Teb. 18.—The weather bureau has ordered storm warnings displayed today from Bos- ton to Savannah as a result of a dis - turbance moving northeast from the Bahamas, which threatened to de. velop strong winds along the Atlan. tic. BELGIAN MINISTER'S WIFE LECTURING St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 18.—An immense benefit entertainment for the Belgian Relief Fund will be giv- en here tonight. One of the features of the entertainment will be a lec- ture by Mme. Leila Gander Velde, wife of secretary of state of Belgium is giving lectureg for the Belgian benefit, proceeds of entertainment to g0 to the Missouri fund and later will be turned over to the American commission. The total contribu- tions to date amount to over $11,000. RIVER TERMINAL MEET 8t. Louis, Mo., Feb. 18.—An important r|vu‘ terminal conference of the Mississippi valley states op. ened for two days. The call for the conference which was signed by Former Governor Eberhart of Min. nesota, Governor Dunne of Illinois, Governor Major of Missouri, Presi~ Capen of the Business Men's League given by the black fiend, no trace of |of St. Louis and Jameg E. Smith, it could be found. PUTTING MUZZLE ON POSTMASTER Washington, Feb. 18.—The post. office department has put a muzzle on postmasters. Hereafter they are not to talk and are not to give out any information in regard to post- office matt even when such in. formation is sought for the promo- tion of public interests. The muzzle has been put on tight, and there it will remain, according to depart- ment officials. For example, if the Commercial Club, or Chamber of Commerce or booster organization of any Florida city or town desires statistics of the amount of postal business done in the postoffice it will appeal to the postmaster in vain. It often happens that in trying to boom a city the receipts of the local postoffice are set forth to show that it is a live and up.and coming com. munity. Such information is booed henceforth. It might possi- ble be secured by a round about and laborious process of writing to Washington, but that means red tape galore and long delay. BAYARD HONORED Dover, Del., Feb. 18.—The Na- tional Society United States, Daugh. ters of 1812, of the State of Dela- ware, today unveiled a tablet in the main corridor of the State House to the memory of Hon. James Asheton Bayard, one of the signers of the Ghent Peace treaty between United States and Great Britain. The tablet is opposite one erected severa] years ago to the memory of | Commodore Thomas Macdonough. The society is holding exercises in connection with placing the tablet in position, with Governor Miller presiding. to have purchased an opera bus. chairman of the committee on river improvement and transportation of St. Louis. The meeting is the re. sult of the gathering in St. Louis last April, when a permanent organ.- ization wag formed and arrange- ment made to proyide a comprehen- sive plan for river terminals in preparation for through navigation tor local and foreign commefce from the Mississippi and Illinois river to New Orleans. ““The people of the Mississippi Valley,” said Governor Eberhart, ‘“recognizing the great value to the commerce of the United States and the policy adopted by Congress four years ago to spend approximately $200,000,000 for the improvement | EVACUATE MEXICO CITY (By Assgociated Press.) Washington, Feb. 18.—State de- partment advices today confirmed the report that Carranza’s forces had again evacuated Mexico City. It is not stated to what point they with- drew . LIVE STOCK DEPT. OF POLK CO. FAIR 10 BE EXTENSIVE All roads seem to be leading to Lakeland now, if we may judge from the principal topic of conversation-— the Polk County Fair—and soon again Lakeland will be out in gala attire to welcome all visitors to the fair. Railroads have made reason . ablg concessions as to rates and the comfort of all visitors will be the constant aim and endeavor of the residents of Lakeland. It will be worth a trip to Lake= land and a visit to the fair to see the live stock department alone. Polk county is rapidly forging to the front because of its fine productions of all kinds of stock, and all other countieg in the State may begin to feel a little uneasiness as to thelr future laurels. Polk county will never be satisfled with a mere fav~ orable mention; it intends to be first If energy and determination can accomplish it, and her citizens are amply endowed with both quali- | ties. There will be so many fine speci - mens of horses, combination harness and saddle and general utility that all who are unable to make any ex- hibits of these classes after the many prizes have been awarded will say: “My kingdom for a horse.” There will also be a splendid ar. ray of colts and mules, from one year and under, to any age, looking as spick and span as though just re~ leasedf rom a blue grass pasture. There will be on exhibition some fine registered cattle and hogs of all species, and, as a special induce- ment to exhibitors, Dr. Rabb will vaccinate, free of charge, all hogs exhibited, so as to eliminate all fear of contagion. In this connection we will say that George F. Rabb is a member of the U. 8. department of A A AN AAAAAAAANS SHIP BILL MAY 60 TO CONFERENCE (By Association Press.) Washington, Feb. Republicans and Democrats are ne. gotiating a proposal to send the ship purchase bill to conference for ten days, passing theappropriation meas- ures and then the debating the ship bill for the remainder of the session. The Republicans showed no inten- tion to relax their filibuster. GERMANY BUYING FLORIDA TIMBERS AND TIES Jacksonville, Feb. 18.—The Ger - man government {8 buying an im- mense bill of bridge timbers and railroad cross ties in this section, all to be shipped direct from this port and from the Talleyrand docks. The Gress Manufacturing Company hag the contract and the inspection of the lumber is in the hands of the Pennsylvania rallroad, whose inspec- tors, some seven in number, are now in the city receiving and inspecting the lumber as it is being received under the instructions and super- vision of Capt. F. R. fickers of W. A. Evang & Co. of this city. John Foley, purchasing agent Pennsyl- vania railroad, of Philadelphia, has been in the city for several days and brought with him two additional in- spectors who will assist in the work before them for the time the cargoes are being shipped. Mr. Foley has gone to other sections of the State, where he will see about shipments of this timber and ties to Jackson. ville for direct export to Germany. M of our navigable streams in the Mis - | 2&Ticulture, bureau of animal indus- sissippi valley, must provide ade. | try, co.operating with the Univer. quate river terminal facilities in ad.|Sity of Florida, and will give free vance of the completion of these projects. Thé. gévernment demonstrations of the administra= is \ tiog of hog cholera serum during the pledged to spentl $80,000,000 on the | fair. Mississippi river from St. Louis to New Orleans, $63,000,000 on the Ohio, 20,000,000 on the upper Mis- sissippi and $20,060,000 on the Mis - souri, all in a period of ten years. “The Panama)¢anal has been com= pleted and it Yemains a necessary step in advancing the interests of the Mississippi Valley to systemize our river terminals and show Con. gress that it should continue to strengthen its inland waterway pol- fey. It is for the purpose cf work- ing out our plans for establishing the best system of terminals adapted to the conditions of each of the towng and is now called.” Commerecial ¢lubs and business the | organizations of each town and city | along the Mississippi have appointed two delegates each, BRISBANE BEFORE OHIO EDITORS Columbus, Ohio, Feb . 18 —Arthur Brisbane will address the Buckeye There will also be a fine display of meat products, both fresh and cured; also of lard, for all of which suitable prizes have Been offered, and in many instanceg special pre- miums will be given for exhibits not listed but which the judges deem worthy of recognition. MME. CALVE SINGS FOR FRENCH New York, Feb. 18..—For the benefit of the Lafayette Fund and the French Red Cross, Mme. Emma Calve wil] take part in a public con- cert thig afternoon. The committee in charge of the concert is composed of Mrs. William Astor Chandler, Mrs. Archibold S. Alexander and Miss Josephine Osborn. When the European war started Mme. Calve volunteered as a nurse in the French hospitals and sang for patients sev- eral times. There are seven German newspa= Press Association whieh met at thepers in the city of New York, and The secretary of labor is reported Neil House today for a three days’two or three of them print German session. and English editorial on the war. (Special to The Telegram.) Washington, Feb. 1%-—Onc of the most interest compelliag current articles in the periodicals of this month is that on Rugal Credits by Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, of Florida, in the National Magazine just off the press. Senator Fletch- er has contributed to the National a ten page article, in which he goes thoroughly into the subject of agri- cultural finance. The article isably written and is of interest to every man who is either directly or indi. rectly concerned with farming. In his article he takes occasion to com- pare the different bills on Rural Credits now pending before the Sen= ate banking and currency committee in Washington, and easily shows that the Fletcher-Mosg bill is the bill that is best adapted to the needs Hon. W. J. Sears, March 4 will represent the Fourth Congressional district of Florida in the House of Representatives, is al- ready on the job in Washington. Mr. Sears may be seen any of these fine days about the House or Senate Chamber conflerring with senators or representatives. He ig anxious to learn the ropes and gives promise of acquainting himself with conditions rapidly. He is a man who makes friends easily. Hon. S. M. Sparkman, who Is recognized as one of the most intel. ligent and hardest working members of the House, has been enjoying a brief respite from labor at home in | Tampa, attending the Gasparilla Carnival, which was an incident of a visit to his home city where he | was called because of a case in the | United States court. Hon. Emmett Wilson, representa« tive from the Third district in the House, is In Pensacola. FOR TEN DAYS SHIPPING NOT HELD UP BY GREATION OF WAR Z0NE HOLLAND REFUSED TO HAVE BATTLESHIPS ACCOMPANY THEIR MERCHANTMEN AS ESCORTED SHIPS WOULD SAIL AT GREATER RISK (By Assoclated Press.) London, Feb. 18.—England’s re- ply to the United States note on the seizure and detention of American cargoes; Germany’s threatened sub- marine blockade of the British Isles, and England’s retaliatory measures against it, held attention today. The German blockade declaration was uppermost in public interest. Leading shipping companies con- tinued their regular sailings, cross channel lines also. Tnsurance rates were not advanced, but were actwale 18.—Senate | ¥ lowered for fishing vessels. of the farmer in the United States. fnnd who after Warships Will Not Accompany Dutch Vessels (By Assoclation Press.) The Hague, Feb. 18.—The Hague Netherlands government has re- fused a request for warships to con= voy Dutch merchantmen through the blockaded war zone. It contends that such a convoy would enhance the risk of ships without such es. cort. NEW COTTON STANDARDS Washington, Feb. 18.—Official cotton standards of the United States, laid down by Secretary Houston, to be used by the ex- changes dealing In cotton fixtures went into effect today. The new standard replaces, in accordance with the recently enacted cotton fu. 'turon act, the official grades hereto. fore used by the government, ‘and cover these grades of cotton: Mid- dling fair, strict good middling, strict middling, low middling, strict good ordinary and good ordinary. —— PEACE CELEBRATION Niagara Falls, Feb. 17.—The hundredth anniversary of the rati- fication of the treaty of Ghent is be- ing celebrated ehre today. The Nl agara Peace Soclety is taking an ac~ tive part in the program. \W.IAT FLORIA'S REPRESENTATIVES DOING IN WASHINGTON MOSQUITO FIGHTERS MEET Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 18.— Among those who will speak at the ‘New Jersey Mosquito Extermination Assoclation at the Hotel Chelsea, are Dr. W. C. Gorgas, surgeon general of the United States army, who ex= terminated the mosquitoes in Ha. vana and Panama, and Dr. L. O. Howard, chief of the United States Bureau of entomology. The first sessfon began with the address of the president, Dr. Ralph M. Hunt, of East Orange, on the ““Anti-Mos- quito Movement.” Then followed a symposium on “The Important Mos- quito Control Problems that Have Been Met, and Their Solution.” Representatives from Hudson, Essex, Union, Atlantic, Passaic, Middlesex, Camden, Bergen, Monmouth, Ocean Cape May counties will take part in the discussion. E. Porter Felt, of New York is on the program at this season for an address on “Anti-Mosquito Work in New York State.” CONVENTION OF FISH COMMISSIONERS New Orleans, Feb. 18.—The Na- tional Association of Shell Fish Commissioners met here today. Im- proving the quality of oysters and its popularity is the principal topic of discussion. than when he left Washington seve eral weeks ago. Opinion is somewhat divided among the Florida delegation as to whether or not there will be an ex- tra session of Congress. The weight of opinion, however, seems to be that there will be an extra session, although every member of the dele~ His health gation Is adverse to such extra ses- is reported as being much Dbetter sion.