Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 23, 1915, Page 1

E5l THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM 400ST-REMENBER THAT SATAN STAYED N HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN BIRMINGHAM HOTEL SEVERE STORM [RUSSUANS NOW IN_ WESTERN | STAND AT BAY STATES TIES| WITHN THER (P TRAFFIC| OWNBORDERS IN IOWA, MISSOURI, KANSAS, NEBRASKA AND SOUTH DA KOTA, ALL WIRES DOWN WHILE RUSSIANS CLAIM LOCAL SUCCESSES, AUSTRIA DECLARES THAT ALL ATTACKS HAVE PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, FEB. 23- 1915 FINAL SCENE IN GREAT NAVAL BATTLE No. 94 Three burned to death chis morning in a fire which destr hotel, E pecple were injured tion of BURNS; THREE LIVES LOST (By Associated Press.) Birmingham. Ala., Feb. unidentified persoas 23.— were ¢ *he Windsor a small, old structure. and everal commereial Huillings. Eight Loss, $200,600. (By Associated Press.) Bordeaux, Feb. 23.—The condi- Sarah Bernhardt, whose 3 AND TRAINS STOPPED (By Association Press.) Chicago, Feb. 23.—A wind, snow and sleet storm today prostrated the telephone and telegraph wireg in a wide area through ‘Towa. Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dako. ta, and many poles are down. Bev.! «ral cities are without wire com«f ; munieation and traffic is delayed on all raflroads. Drifting snows stoppedl trains on some roads. i CHRISTIAN SOCIALIST | FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE ' Baltmore, Feb. 23.—The ninth ' annual conference of the Christian Socialist Fellowship of America is being held in this city today. Pram—‘ inent Christian Socialist leaders from all pparts of the country, especi- ally from the West, where the move - ment has been more successful, are in attendance. The conference is expected to give the nw movement here a new impetus. N. H. DIRECTORS’ TRIAL New York, Feb. 23.—The trial of Edward D. Robbins, of New Haven. originally set for January, came up today. Mr. Robbins was in- dicted with 20 other directors and §ede BEEN REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSSES (By Associated Press.) London, Feb. 23.—The Russian Tenth army which it is officially ad - mitted lost one of its corps in the last battle in East Prussia, now stands at bay within Russian terri- tory. The Russians report local successes along their southern flank, although Vienna claims that all Russian counter attacks have been repulsed, with heavy Russian losses. While the fighting has been without definte result, it is evi dent that the struggle for the moun—- tain passes has been extremely san - guinary. The Galicia combats have assumed a more violent character. Russians Lose 1,500 Men (By Association Press.) Petrograd, Feb. 23.—A Russian official statement claims that the Germans and Austrians have been repulsed at several points. It stated that in Eastern Galacla two Aus- (By Associatea srress.) trian brigades were driven off with a loss of more than 1,500 prisoners, paRcanal, | Teh. 89 deveral including twenty officers and sev.. affiliated organizations began ses . eral machine guns. sions here today preliminary to the opening tonight of the National I’OIWEG!IYA! STEAMER SUNK Bducational Association. Six cities OR SUBMARINE |are already after the next conven - (By Associated Press.) tion. They are Miami and Palm NANL 40 ALY BEACH WANT WL EDUCATIONAL ASS This remarkable photograph, taken from the crow’s nest of the British warship Invincible, shows the final scene in the battle between the English and German fleets off the Falkland islands. In the foreground are the survivors of the German flagship, and boats from a British dreadna ught are seen starting out to pick them up. right leg was amputated yesterday. | was reported satisfactory last night.| She is suffering considerably. Many | telegrams of inquiry were received | from distinguished persons of many lands. SUPREME CCURT RULES WITH | TAFT REGARDING OIL LANDS: (By As:ociated Press.) Washington, Feb, 23.—The su. preme court today upheld President Ta(t's withdrawal of the oil lands in Californis and Wyoming i 1907, withput empowering legislation, Trom entry claims of individuals and orporatfons, Values of hundreds | Address of Gov. enjoy speech making, the acceptance of the Delivered At The Opening Of The Fair Yesterday Afternoon l’h Chairman, Ladies and Gentle.in - debt of gratitude for the lmmor.' !tai principles of government and the My heart rejoiced when the invi.|high standards of clvil and social tation came bidding me to come to|conduct which they estallished. As be with you today, not because I|a patriotic people we join with our but because | fellow citizens throughout America invitation |in paying homage and of milgng of dollars were annulled thereby. BANHOF STUART ROBBED TODAY BY BANDITS: $4,000 MISSING EAST COAST TOWN OF FLORIDA GETS IN THE BIG CITY CLASS IN ITS LATEST SENSATION (By Assoclated Tress.) Stuart, Fla., Feb. 23.—Three men entered the bank of Stuart this morning, held up the cashier, took all in sight, approximately $4,000, and escaped. Brandishing revolvers outside, they stopped a passing au- tomobile and forced the driver to aid them to escape. Posses pursued the bandits. TRENCH SENTRY IN ARMOR LI Park Trammell " e il l California 8-Hour Labor Law ¥ Constitutional (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 28.—The su. preme court today declared that the & e : California eight -hour labor law fo: et eieiel women was constitutional. BRIEF FILED ARGUING AGAINST FRANK'S PETITION (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Feb. 23.—Attorney to | General Grice of Georgia, filed in tribute former directors of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroac Company on a criminal charge of conspiracy in connection wih the management of the New Haven's affairs. While Mr. Robbins. tech- London, Feb. gian steamer Regin was sunk off Dover this morning by a submarine or mine. The crew of twenty two was saved. Okl 83.—The Norwe | Beach, Fla.; Detroit, New Orleans, homa City and Omaha. HARD LINES FOR DOPE FIENDS would bring me back to scenes|\Vashington and gladly commemo - aroudn which cluster fondest memo - | rate his great services to the Amer- ries, and once more give me the hap-|ican republic and to the world. py privliege of meeting face to face As we visit the various booths to- and enjoying a warm handclasp, day and view the excellent and at. with those whom I have long cher .| tractive exhibits, we shall say with the supreme court today a brief ar- guing against Leo Frank's petition for a reversal of the Georgia federal court’s ruling against his release on a habeas ocorpus writ. The brief defended Georgia’s reputation for nically, ig not to be tried on the in. dictment, it was said at the district attorney’s office that the proceed. ings today will virtually amount to such a trial. These proceedings are | to determine whether Mr. Robbins’, Dlea of immunity shall be permitted to stand. Mr. Robbins based his plea on the fact that he had testi- fled before the federal grand jury. is question is to be decided by FINE EXHIBITS AT Allies Complain. to U. 8. Washington, Feb. 23.—March 1 (By Associated Press.) there begins in this country the Washington, Feb. 23.—The &l:|pyo8t gerutinizing examination and lies have made representations 1o |,yergight by the féderal government the United States that Germany fis on the use and sale of opium, cocoa not meeting the cost of care Of her|joaves, their salts, derivatives, or war’ prisoners in thelr camps and |, . arations, that has ever been un - have asked the United States, which | goreayen by the government look. is caring for the diplomatic interests ing to a control of the use of these of all the waring powers, to make|g4r g5, The government will, after representations to Berlin. that date, be in position to know where practically every dose, sale or ‘gift of these articles goes, the names of the persons selling or adminis ished as my friends and in whose | pardonable pride—‘See what happiness and prosperity 1 am al.|county can produce, ways deeply interested. Throughout the State when I have been privileged to address an as- sembly of the citizens of Florida, 1 have alwayg regarded .it fitting and proper for me to make public ack- nowledgement of my gratitude for the token of confidfience extended to me by the people of our great State; and, today I wish to express to you my appreciation of your confidence and esteem, and especially the loy~ alty of the people of my home coun . Polk and see the splendid handiwork of her men and women and of her boys and girls!” The sentiment which actuated| Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 23.—The {vou in inaugurating these fairs and Baptist laymen’'s convention met ! the motives which impel you |n'here today for three days. There | making them a greater and !re“"‘wlll be over 5,000 in attendance | success, are worthy of the most “n.lbefora the meeting closes. There are cere commenaation. These fairs are,over 2,600 Baptist churches in great institutions. They are effec- Georgia and there will be a delega - "tive Incentives to advancement and |tlon from each of hese. Prominent kers and religionists from ' progress and inspire us to do our ut- | ®Pe& ‘:magt in the wnr: we have before us. | through the country will be present. 1t has long been realized that ev- proper administration of justice. BAPTIST LAYMEN MEET — | French sentry in the trenches, wear- ing & heavy mask and cuirass of steel penetrable only at a very close range, | watching Germans who are intrenched .but a few yards away. BOMBS ALSO FELL IN CALIAS CATHEDRAL AT RHEIMS SUF FERS GREATLY; BOMBARD. MENT LASTED 11 HOURS (By Assoclated Prees.) & Paris, Feb. 23.—The war office today announced that the bombard- ment of Rheims, reported last night, wag extremely violent -nd lasted eleven hours. Fifteen hundred shells were dropped in all quarters of the town. The remnant of the Cathedral suffered severely. Twenty civiliang were killed. Calais Bombarded 3 (By Assoclated Press.) Calais, Feb. 23.—A Zeppelin, which yesterday bombarded Calais, was apparently plloted by persons ‘familar with the locality. It tra. versed the city's greatest width and dropped bombs on and near the rail- One bomb struck a small : ge and killed an old man and "a little girl in a garret. The father, mother and two children on the ground floor and a five months baby were taken out alive and -unhurt from the ruins. The Zeppelin dropped six bombs and a sand sack attached. and many iwl co with a German pennant Windows were broken houses shaken. (By Ascoclated Press.) Washington, Feb. 23.—President Theodor, of Haiti, hgs abdicated and taken refuge aboard a Dutch steam. er at Port Au Prmce, which will proceed to Curacao. KINDERGARTER MEET Cincinnati, Ohlo, Feb. 23.—The International Kindergarten Union will be represented today at the meeting of school superintendentsof the national educational association. Later parties will be arranged In the different sections to attend the 3‘ tering, as well as the names of the ty and my home town. Your trust ery community and every State is R FIMs AGAIN mMMRDm. | T“[ patients or persons taking or receiv-|and belief in me has been a source |more interested in the success of the ’ ; ing them; and the strictest scrutiny of great encouragement and made | farmers, the tillers of the uo:l than m : . |on the interstate ghipments of these [ possible my advancment into wider |in any other class of our citizens. £ 3 ! m:gm:“lllnnm T%fl ;\:T.vlj4“it:,:.ards okl b s drugs is also made. flelds of endeavor for the public Without a doubt our citizens gen- | RRF/ YT ) Chicken fanciers from all parts of | A severe penalty attaches to vio-|good. erally are vitally Interested in ev- EVERYONE SHOULD WELL BE ery movement looking to the stimu- PROUD OF the United States have sent birds to |lations of the act passed by con.| T never attend an occasion of this|ery Rl THAW 1L POSTPONED R | enter the poultry department of the Jgress, Dec. 17, 1914; and the col. kind fn any county in the State, but | lation of our agricultural en: e'l‘:"fl; TRIA R fair, and the grand stand is com=-/lectors of internal revenue in all :’hlt 1 l'mt:elenly plen;d in ;h: elvl..E:::d'll:: :z‘l.v :V::zp::o";:!b"cuy % 2 v ence of their prosperity and feel a ! Batn; - which started about & :)‘l,et:.‘ ::::d :r::: c:(l’::xel:a Not;lc::lr; o :.i::rl::: l:r: ::T::::n::! :: real elmlle in l:elr county fair, but ' Florida's resources and her advan-| INew York, Feb. 23.—The trial - clock this morning, militated poultry shows. ‘:: t. And every prescrip .|l ®m sure I shall be pardoned for)tages. To assist along these linesiot Harry K. Thaw for conspiracy mewhat against the attendance at "y, e gtock department is com— :h"um'" : ,: of i ’e: a:e"p feeling a peculiar pleasure and a many plans for encouragement and | .., way get for trial today was E e Polk County Fair today, but it posed of hogs, horses and eattle, Mi bo' :co.:dod lnm rmrlb: greater zest in attending and tak- publicity have been adopted but, my postponed until the first for a spe= ve those at the fair grounds an and splendid specimens are here to | sl Fesora MbE '"':'0 e ing & part in the program of the/friends, 1 know of no agency which R R R portunity to get everything i\ Te,.ng iy fact, those who have A i county falr of my home county and |is fraught with greater benefit to a ¢ P * pllages tor the mrge crowds which attended .other county faire in the R & Sl B LKA 2L ¥ in my home town. communityor section than the peri.|that Thaw will plead guilty and this Il throng the various exhibition ¢ foC0 P i department |Tiod to examination by the officers| o cpiseny of Polk county have odic holding of theso attractive falfs [y put nim in the class of the same jartments the remainder of the excels anything seen at the other of the law. Every person, firm or| .., o0 alive to her interests and | by the various counties of our State. | 4o ¢ne plea is accepted that he was G, k. ‘uln. corporation, after March 1,attempt- are known throughout th State as|No more successful plan for dissema| o "onouey to become 3 conspire N ’I’h: hlrdh indeed .h credit m1 l:alk S s ing to or does sell. ‘l"\.. s |n|:: -| tnritty. prosperous and progressive. | inating lnfon:u'uon! ;.mong our own | 00 Ly SN ORe OF the MO INGF: | ufacture, barter or exchange, With.|mp;. fair will add to your already |people, for giving them encourage- ng buildings is that of the Wom . RURMA mmmgu out having first been registered and 'vl‘:ndld reputation, for it will stand | ment and for effectively advertising T . ; 's department, where are housed| o U0’ o TR ssian |having otherwise complied with the (a5 a milestone marking the advance our possibilities can be devised. people to the problems of "“'l‘ B i ey eishopate exhibis ment has issued 10,000,000 |law, shall be held a violator. and [of your material welfare and the| Here are unmistakable proofs of |life, to encouraging greater agri- A- er shown at a similar fair in the gover: ($50.000,000) of .!nn;ury punished according to the provisions [ development of our county's rich |your resources, of your enterprise, | cultural activities, to making the i IR, many. wers hascd 5 T Tesiin. ) h the consent|of the act and the burden of proof [ natural resources. of your skill, of your public spirit modern convenlences more accessible lare that the exhibits are equal i y The |is on the defendant violator. Though my public duties for the|and of your splendid genlus as a |to those who live in the country, and that at the State fair some years | Of the British “»"mmem' fi i past six years have required me to | prosperous and progressive people. to demonstrate the advantages of s ° Every kind of fancy work is Ellle oltersd, toaay, 8t 81 N s be at the State capital, and there.|Here are exhibited to outsiders the | improving all rural conditions. display, one whole section Babi| beibe ot 95 §81 paysble 18 oms Yeess ANTI SALOON LEAGUE ACTIVE |fore deprived me of the pleasure of | wonderful possibilities of this splen-| Nowhere in the world perhape are oted to these handsome pieces of daily mingling and associating with | did county, and what is quite as|the natural conditions more favor- | dlework. Cakes, bread, pies,| WORTHLESS CHECK BOBS UP the good people of Polk county, I|valuable, here are object lessons and |able to the development of a happy rH ¢ vie with jellies, preserves and Besssols,’ Wb, RSt Sioux City, Jowa, Feb. 23.—The |have none the less been gratified encouraging demonstrations to our |and prosperous country life than in er toothsome dainties, all of (Bames, a young Hman of M0 & Anti Saloon Lelgue is trying to|and pleased to observe the wonder- |citizens—your neighbors of what |Florida. This is particularly true ich are attractively arranged. gaged in the business of wpciel 89 ‘h-ve the consents given to in th‘@ sa.|ful era of development throughout |this great secton is capable of do-|with reference to the balmy climate, i The Educational department is | writing, was arrested here PR tion from each of these. Prominent ' this county. The people ot Florida ing. The magnificent and excellent | the fertile soil and the favored lo- *clally fine, several grades of the by Detective Burgess, of Mobile, and granted until today to do so and|may well be proud of tge growth of |exhibits which you mave upon dis .| cation of this magnificent country. IT- eland schools having splendid |tonight was returned to that city. are making a hot fight with close |the entire State during the past de.|play are indeed creditable and | Within the past quarter of a century . ibits of their work. Especially |He is charged with having passed a prospect of winning before the day |cade, and this particular section is worthy of the highest praise. They |there has been a wonderful trans testing is a map of Florida on|worthless check in Mobile. closes. to be congratulatad upon its un-|speak in no uncertain terms of the |formation within our State. The ich pasted pictures of various pro= nsual development. wonderful opportunitieg in the fleld | primeval forests have .heen rapidly 55 s of each section, while draw- GERMAN BRIDGE ROAD ! This is a greac day (-r Lakeland [of agriculture and horticulture in|giving way to productive flelds, to AX ® of all kinds, eompositions, and —_ ! SANTTARY AND SUPPLY SHOW and Polk county; it is significant |this section. They tell of the abun. | thriving towns and rm»; th“(d w; AN U¢T work make up a very fine ex. because it marks the opening of this | dant wealth of your soil and of the are still _lusl at the threshold o Bt. Davenport and Winter Hav- fair, through which much good 18 [energy and industry of your hus-|the State's development. Tnfidly we 20 have nice educational exhib. Indianapolis, Feb. 23—Dr. Tali-|to be accomplished. It, too, is a day |bandmen. They demonstrate your|are rapidly receiving many few in- - 1 ferro Clark of the United States|of note and significance throughout |success in every line of endeavor | dustries and desirable white settlers e T this building the fine arts also Public Health Service; Langdon'the nation because it is the birthday | here represented. Such substan-|from other Stateg and countries. We == ® 3 prominent place, oil paint- Pearse of the Sanitary district 0 of the Father of our country, and itial evidences of what is being|welcome them and rejolce that they ™ hand painted china, and other Chicago: Earl B. Phelps, professor | may we not pause for a moment to|done by the farmers. the growers|are coming among us to assist in the ® of art being on display. of chemistry of the United States!pay homor and our tribute of es-|and the citizens generally of this|future upbuilding of our State. The N I the agricultural department, Public Health service; FEarl B.|teem to that great historic char-|county cannot fail to impress every |time was when the people of the kinds of farm products are ahownl Phelps, of the Wisconsin Railway | acter who was first in war. firet in |one with the fact that Polk is one nation were looking to the West, T, a3 fine as can be produced | commission and other men of na-|pneace, and first in the hearts of his of the very greatest counties in lh"lhul at the present time throughout = "¥hers in the country, being) {tional and international prominence | countrymen. In our present era of |State. I am proud to see you mak_‘ j our country the people are being at - in bales, while vegetables of {in matters of sanitation and health | freedom and of libertr holdinz out |ing such notable success of this' tracted to the South, and it is a ” inds with eitrus fruits and are here today In attendance wpon |as it does equal rights to all we can= commendable enterprise. !noun-» of deepest gratification to berries show what can be done the Indiana Sanitars and Water |not fully appreciate the great serv— Such occasions and gatherings feel that the movement towards our " tnerey and intelligence are Supply Association. The sessions|jce rendered to our country by the|cannot fail to stimulate local pride State is only well bezun and that it zht into play. Ome of the will cover two days and were OD- {'lustriong Washington and other and to arouse an ambition which is bound to continue with increas- Ist exhibits in this depart- “t is that of Frostproof, where "7 kuown kind of eitrus and oth- Mt are attractively arranged. lisplay was brought over by Bridge road 546 yards long in north- man soldiers h'lfl ‘l"-._ ened by Howard Dill of Richmond, | joyal Prof Phelps will ern France which was bailt by 600 Ge™ gpeqak this evening on “gteam sani- the president. tation.” and courageous men Of day. They wrought great blessings, ever felt. The whole country is however, for mankind and to them now manifesting a keen interest in we owe alleglance and an everlast. efforts to direct the attention of the ¢ his will prove a valuable asset wher- ing force and enthusiasm for years to come. 1 look forward with implicit con- (Continued from Page 4.) meeting in San Francisco this sum- mer. These parties were begun here at the meeting today and will be ex= tended by the delegates when they reach their homes. ¢ o 3l ] b