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

Gure: 2 5. B 88 g Maimun PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE UTER FORTS OF PRIEMYSL HAVE FALLEN: GERMANS LOSE 18000 WHEN THE BRITISH GAPTURE NEUVE CHAPELLE OLUME IV I2EPORT OF FALL OF PRZEMYSL FORTS NOT comm, BUT| New York, March 18.—In the re- {Port of the New York GENERALLY ADMITTED—AUS- ' rq;, g, 1914 Zum::ue:"b.fic ::; TRO-GERMANS MAKE LITTLE trustees, President George L. Rves says that with no increase in in - 9,516,482 BOOKS READ. PROGRESS. come the library had to face a marked increase in dema; % (By Associated Press.) vee. e London, March 18.— The outer | forts of Przemysl, toward which a part of the Austrian army hag been | . In the circulation department 9, 516,482 volumes were given out for home use, a gain over 1913 of s o strugeling in an effort to bring re-! 196,338 vol : 1 196, umes. In the circula- lief to the beeelged garrison, have at tion of children’s books thecro |:\l':s last fallen before the Runssians, ac -|a gain of over 500 000 volumes, | cording to unofficlal reports reach- Readers to the number of 711,122 ing London. Although confirma .| consulted tion is lacking, British newspapers today seem inclined to accept the report. There is little information here today regardng late operations along' the eastern battlefront. British ob-| servers believe that the Austro Ger - man forces are making no progress there except between Stanislau and Kolomea, north of Buckowina, where they are attempting to turn the Russian left flank. 2,127,328 volumes in the reference department, a gain of 36 per cent., and there were 2,380,504 | visitors to the central building, a gain of 13 per cent. ROAD DRIVERS ASSICIATION. New York, March 18.—The Road Drivers Association will hold fifth annual meeting tonight. interest in road driving. GERMANY PROTESTS AGAINST ARREST OF GERMAN CONSUL (By Associated Press.) London, March 18.—British eye witnesses estimate that the Germans lost 18,000 men in the recent oper- ations around ‘Neuve Chappelle which was eaptured by the British, The vllage was converted into a; heap of ruins by the British bom- bardment. Two thousand German bodies were found in one place. Washington, March (By Associated Press.) london, March 18.—The Even ing News prints a dispatch from Copenhagen saying that Emperor Wiliam and General Von Falken - hayn, chief of the German General staff, arrived today at German army headquarters near Lillle. The News states that their visit s for the pur. pose of participating in a council of war. the state department against his assistant B. M. Schulz. treaty of the United States Germany. The two Germans (By Associated Press.) Parish, March 18.—A Havas dis- Patch from Athens says the Turks are taking advantage of the lull in operations of the Allies’ fleet in the region about the Dardanelles to re. pair their batteries and forts. The latest information reaching Athens Britain. The State promised an investigation. NAPS START EXHIBITION GAME. San Antoio, Tex., of exhibition games preparatory to 8ays there are about 180,000 Turk |working their way north. They ish troops west of Constantinople. | have been training here for nine teen days. By Associated Press.) London, March. 18.—British mil. | mlflfl) m itary experts think that the position GERMANS N of the German armies in the east I_IAN T[RR"(]RV precludes the tramsfer at this time lEAvE “_A of any more troops to the west and that the German plan of dealing Rus| , (By Associated Press.) Paris, March 18.—Germans at re sorts on the Italian Riveria, have sia a crushing blow before attempt Ing a spring advance in the west has been privately notified by the au. thorities to leave Italian territory failed. immediately, says a Nice dispatch to Havas agency. FIELD DEPUTY TO ENFORCE TO ENFORCE ANTL NARCOTIC LAWS FLOWERS WITH STING OF A RATTLESNAKE. New York, March 18.-« Flowers Jacksonville, March 18.—Users of dope” and other narcotcs brought “n:e;n?:anlm.‘: l:" by :‘:: ;lar.r:; with the temperament of ah m-rro:; ) P % 3 v », hear a £ woman; flowers that se, :fl(:erp:meur vailance than ever. . ,;q flowers that kill will pois- .as‘lbee:n::,:::;:'fll:‘:e depu‘trk:; on those who nnno‘)" (h;:xw;er.:h:: p i t the e St hs Raw: feder, (:Ihi:"::hml‘::n Hnorlicultursl Society .'!ll"::e, 8 Seivie oo his dutios opened in the Grand Central l;?lm'; will c::;lh?;:cmu:’f;r:la:r::; These wonderful plants and bloom! BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE General view of the military base at Etaples-P members of Kitchener's new army. SPLENDID RESULTS AT END OF FIRST s A - COLONELS WEEK OF REVIVAL Just one week ago to.night, Dr. M. E. Dodd preached the first ser- its [mon in revival now being conduct- |are fast fielders, but rather The |ed by the First Baptist Church of |With the stick. They got only two members predict a greatly renewed | Lakeland. This morning Mr. H. C. Stevens the clerk of the church, when seen by a representative of the Telegram stated that the first week showed a total of thirty additions to the church, twenty four of whom have been for baptism. A most gra - tifying report, indeed, and, accord. ing to Paster Wallace Wear, “The {cus catch by Bert Daniels in ID-nlel-. running far over toward the BY ROBERT E. DUNDON. The Cuban Stars proved by their day's work yesterday afternoon that they weak hits in the game, which was won by the Colonels’ by the score of 7 to 0, but had it not been for a cir. _ right off Sorando, the islanders might have scored at Jeast ome run, as foul line, leaped out and speared the drive, turning & complete pinwheel end is not yet. In fact” says he jbut coming up with<the ball. This “we have not yet begun.” A change in the order of service 18.—The [ Was announced yesterday afternoon, German Embassy today protested to|in that the park services have been the | discontinued. The extreme warrant to arrest the German Con -|Ress of the weather followed by the sul, Wilhelm Mueller, of Seattle and |little cold The | winds, hag made it inadvisable for [Subbed for Miller. Embassy contended that the arrests|Dr. Dodd to speak in the open air, |to his right, “Middy” harpooned a\Derrick, ss .... 2 were in violation of the commercial |80 beginning with |services were tremsferred to the are |church building. Dr. Dodd spoke charged with unlawfully conspiring |this afternoon on “The Signe of the the Cubans negotiated to gain the secret of a ship company | Times or the Second Coming of | double.killings on Mne drives, at Seattle which it is alleged had [Christ.” It is safe to say that thmelwhlch the Kentuckians had at- been building submarines for Great attending were more than well re. tempted to get away with hit and Department |Paid for their effort, and a full re-{run plays. damp - snap, with - the high this afternoon port of the sermon will appear in the l'l‘elegram for to morrow. Last evening Dr. Dodd preached on “The Story of Nicodemus” Many ful third chapter of John's Gospel, so familiar to most of us. Ferewell Party. Yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gibson, of St. Louis, Mo., entertained a few friends at the| Silver Palace. When the guests arrived they were ushered to their places around the long table, where branches of orange blossoms made a feast for the eye and perfumed the air with that delicate fragrance which only an orange blossom can give. The little green shamrock that rested on the ice cream cups remind . ed every one that it was the day to honor St. Patrick, accordingly, the Irish wit began to flow, making the party such a merry one that almost an hour had slipped away e'er anyi- were aware of it. As Mr. Gibson and his wife were to be leaving for their Mo. home within a few hours Mrs. Gibson was called on for a speech to which re. quest she gracefully responded. Miss Pauline Suddath expressed is a typical Danfels play, one of the sort which made him famous when a member of the New York High- Janders. Capt. “Ez” MidKkiff, of the West Virginia State Militia, was right there at second base, where he Going full tiit the seemingly certain blow from the bat lof Vaides. ) Not to be outdone by the Colonels, two sharp in Both times, 'the runner was caught so far off base that it was easy to complete the twin mas- sacre. Warmer weather todays means March .18.—|new and helpful thoughts were de.!in,¢ the attendance should be at The Naps left here today on a tour veloped in the study of this wonder- least three times as large as that of yesterday, when the ‘“‘airish” con . ditions made it rather uncomforta . ble for the spectators as well as the players. The sudden change back to summer conditions came as a big surprise to the visitors from the north. ‘They had looked for a frost this morning, and figured the thermometer would stick around the forties until noon. The Colonels leave here to mor- row morning at 11:40 o'elock for Orlando, where they will have two games with the Birminghams, man- aged by our good gossip Carlton Molesworth, Friday and Saturday, returning to Lakeland, Saturday evening. The Barons yesterday beat the Athletics, 5 to 4, which is 1a pretty fair indication of the class of ball which they may be expected to put up against the Colonels, and the two games here with that club next Monday and Tuesday should draw well. ‘However, the prize package of the exhibition series is the games wth the Cubs, whch will be played here next Wednesday and Thursday. In yesterday's game, Louisville be State, investigating and flling their regular reports to the Atlanta ofice. He will also apprise the lo- Fines of not more than $5,000 and 70t more than 5 year's imprison - M0t may be made n case of viola. fons, or both. al office of any violations he finds. | came from South America in charge of Harry J. Black, an American, who has spent twenty-seven years hunting and studying them n Boli. via, Peru and Brazil. He brought also a $75,000 collection of orchids, Diego Gibson, of Buenos Avers and Ramon Caceras, of Montevido, tis companion also are well stocked with floral rarieties. Mr. Black has satisfied himself that a rose can see the good wishes of the party in her got away winging, in the first inn- own charming manner. | Ing scoring two runs on three passes Seemingly, the joke of the after-)three stolen bases, a wild pitch and noon was on Mise Badger, who, amid an error. hearty laughter and much cheering,| The second period saw some mar. rose and made a very ‘“‘touching” |velous base running by the Ken- speech to the company. tuckians. Perry, first up, was hit Miss Susie May Clower's ready by a pitched ball, and Platte beat wit kept smiles on every lip until out a perfect bunt. Midkift sacri Mr. Gibson was called upon for & ficed them to third and second, re- farewell address to “his girls”. HI® gpectively. Then, when 'a signal 1 | | L C. C. CLOSES HEARINGS. a person who handles it, and that Uhicago, March 18.—fThe regular the perfume that it exhales is really 14aring of the Interstate Commerce . - ... ctrong scents ficrreipond‘ ‘mmission on the advance in rates | g to low notes anc delicat> odors ich was begun Febzruary 15,10 high ones. One of his specimens words were full of cheer and good wishes for the future and expressed the wish that the winter of 1915-16 would find the circle of friends not only unbroken but ‘“‘doubled”. As Mr. Hickey and his wife were was given for the “squeeze’” play, Perry came tearing in for the plate, and Platte, also on the alert, was almost at third before the ball was pitched. Daniels delivered a bunt down the first base line, and Platte he hearings. T CANST SWOE TRIT 5 DS Boston, Mareh 18.— The Federal overnment suit to dissolve the Uni- ed Shoe Machinery Corporation on be ground that it is an illegal 00~ Doly in restraint of trade was dis- lisced by the United State District rt here today. losed today. Both sides have done | ., sensitive tha ['uch jockeying; the shippers show-| .40 5 jrs vicinity it © "€ as much skill as the railroads.| ‘mmissioner Daniels presided at| = o . ciousness if ether. chloroform {or heroin is applied to if a sharp noise leaves in frght Others wilt roin is applied to them. . them. A se! to them. A from Colombia like the rattle- or he: or heroin is applied speces of jatropha secretes a poison snake's which it shoots through hed, and the two fangs when touc! wound is deadlr. Mr. Black also- shows varieties of stinging plants that grow hair. When a hair snapped bY contact it discharges enough poson to kil a man. Mice and ipsects will be used in poison tests in the show. loses its|to leave for New Orleans into'avening train, they were asked to for them both, not merely in words :but with mueic that came straight on the not hestitating, dashed for the plate. express their feelings. To the de-iperfect throw, Platte might Jight of all, Mrs. Hickey responded made it. However, the throw was high. Daniels in the meantime had kept on running, and by pucting on from the heart. So, amid the gay-|all speed he managed to ‘“hook ety of delightful companionship and glide” into third when the catcher |the regrettully spoken goodbyes, the made a careless return to the pitch - | party dispersed to meet in Sunny er, which is going some, three bases Florida is autumn of 1915. on a bunt. The guests were:—the Misses| Midkift's nfleld single and steal of is Suddath, Clegg, Wellmon, Anderson, |eecond, with Callahan’s single, gave Clower, Badger, Susie May Clower, |one more in the seventh. In the Rigginh, Overstreet, Mesdames, Gib.'eighth, Stansbury singled and took son, Hickey, Bass, Booth, Messrs.second on a wild pitch. Weinberg Gibeon and Hickey. walked. Crossin sacrificed. After LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 88, 1915. BASE OF KITCHENER'S NEW ARMY IN FRANCE ESTERDAY'S GAME; SCORE 710 0 Perry had scored and even with acorded another killing have 'South Atlantic Gulf States and ligh =1 IHE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM ¢ L((ST-RENEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN No. 114 JAPAN MAKES DEMANDS ON WOULD IMPAIR CHINESE INDE- PENDENCE—ALLIES ZWARN JAPAN AGAINST PRESSING THESE DEMANDS, (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 18.—It was official stated at the White House today that representations by the United States to Japan concerning "in northern France, recently occupied by 350,000 | the latter's demands on China had been entirely independent the action of Great Britain, Russia and other powers. Further than this the of. ficials preserved the srtictest si- lence. It had been previously made known, however, that the United States was endeavoring to influence Japan to ameliorate her demands. GITY TAX LEVY TOR 1914 18 CHNA THAT | ASSESSED AT ARE DRASTIC ELEVEN MILS OTHER INTERESTING MATTERS PERTAINING TO CITY GOVERN- MENT AT COMMISSIONERS' MEETING LAST NIGHT. Lakeland, Fla.,, March 17,1915. Regular session of the city com . missioners with Messrs. Eaton, Toph, Irvin and Flanagan present. | Minutes of March 3 and 4 were read {and were approved. On motion lights for compauy “D” |Second infantry, were donated, pro. vided their lights be separated from other lights in the buildings with out cost to the city. | Building permit was granted to F. W. Mercer to make addition and improvements to building now situ- 'Markl fanned, Platte made his third hit and both runners counted. To. game will be called at 3 o'clock. Taylor, Middleton and Ellis will pitch for Louisville. Summary: Cuban Stars ABR H PO A E Leon, 88 ....... BARL EE S Vilarin, 1b 4 0 013 0 1 P. Corcho, if ...3 0 0 2 0 O Sorando, 2b LR R R R W) Quinn, ¢ ... 3.0 0 3 1°0 Valdez, 3b . 3 0 0 4 3 1 Medina, cf . 3 0 1 0 0 0 Diaz, rt 48 0 1 0 0 0 H. Corcho, p....3 0 0 0 8 0 Fernandez, s8 ..3 0 0 1 1 1 Total ... .29 0 22415 3 Colonels ABR HPOA E Platte, If .. .. 4 1 3 0 0 0 Midkifr, 2b ... 3 1 2 1 5 0 Danfels, rf .... 4 1 1 2 0 0 Osborn, ef .. .. 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Stransbury, 3b 4 1 1 1 0 0 Weinberg, 1b .. 3 1 115 1 0 Clemons, ¢ .... 2 0 1 4 2 0 Perry, p ...... 01 00 38 0 SMiller. ... 1.0 00 0 0 Northrop, p ... 1 0 0 1 1 0 Crossin, ¢ .. IGE R 1) e ) Marks, p ... .. 1 0 0 0 2 O Callahan, ef ... 1 0 1 0 0 0 Totals ... ....29 7 11 27 16 0 *Miller batte for Perry in the third. Cuban Stars .., ...000 000 000—0 Colonels ... ... ..220 000 12x—T7 Two base hits Midkiff; hits appor tioned off Perry in 3 innings; first base on balls off Corcho 5; struck out by Perry 3, by Corcho 3, by Northrop 5, by Marks 1; sacrifice hts Midkiff, Crossin; stolen bases, Platte, Daniels, Osborn, Derrick, Midkiff 2; wild pitches Corcho 2; batter hit Perry (by Corcho); dou- ble plays Valdez and Vilarin, Fer - nandez and Valdez. Time of game 1:30. Umpire Scanlon. Attendance 150. WO WHTE WAY POSTS DEMOLISHED TODAY |"=+= Two WhltBle posts were wrecked in quick succession at the intersection of Main street and Ken- tucky avenue today. The steering gear on Mr. Epps Tucker's car falled to work properly, and the car crashed into the post in front of the First National Bank, breaking it oft near the ground. ‘Shortly after a car driven by an Auburndale lady struck the post on the Red Cross (By Associated Press.) London, March 18.—The Man- chester Guardian today publishes what it describes as a complete list of Japan's demands on China and says editorially that their general effect would be to seriously impair China's independence and place en- tire provinces under the tutelage of Japan. A Pekin dispatch yesterday said the Allies had warned Japan against pressing her Chinese de- mands. ated on lot “B” block 7, of Munn’s survey. Petition of N. L. Royster for building permit for the erection of an aerdome on lot “I'" of block 17 of Munn's survey was taken under advisement. ‘Petition of E. J. Bowyer for cer- tain rights and changes in the Lake- land cemetery was referred to the commissioner of public institutions, with power to act. 0 motion an appropriation of $10 and not more than $15.00 was made to furnish curbing for walks in the A. C. L. park on N. Kentucky ave. The following resolution was in- troduced and was duly paseed, all members present Messrs. BEaton, SUDAN IN HANDS mvm[sfi mms“ Toph, Irvin and Flanagan voting “yese': Be it resolved by the commis- sioners of the city of Lakeland, Flor- —— ida: Section 1. That the millage on (By Assoclated, Press.) Berlin, March 18.—A German merchant who has just returned is authority for the declaration that the whole Sudan, including Khar. tum, is in the hands of the Der- vishes. The British are said to have lost two thousand men includ- ing General Hawley. WILL SHP GOODS 10 PHILLIPPINES IN ARMY TRANSPORTS (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 18.—Because of lack of shipping facilities between the Phillipine 'Islands, United States Army transports will be utlllized for carrying goodg from the islands, which can not be transported any. other way. Secretary Garrison announced the transport plan today after having obtained President Wilson's approv~ the 1914 tax-roll be placed at elev- en (11) mills instead of the millage heretofore set for said tax-roll. Section 2. That the city tax col. lector is hereby authorized to receive taxes at the millage hereinbefore named at the same assessments on the said tax book. On motion the fence of Mr. Hen- derson Campbell was ordered re- placed at the city's expense to its original position, The matter of construction of a bridge across the A. C. L. railroad at the east city limits was referred to the commissioner of public im. provement with power to act. Monthly reports from the treasur- er for the month of February were read and ordered received and filed after publication. On montion ,the commission ad- joined to meet at 7:30 p. m. Tues. day, March 23 in adjourned séssion. 0. M. EATON, Chairman. Attest: H. L. Swatts, City Clerk. al, DIDN'T TRUSTS BANKS AND HIS e TRUNK ROBBED. VICTIM THOUGHT TO ENTIFIED Pensacola, March 18.—Charged = ID__ with the theft of nearly $4,000, -H. Weichert, a farm hand, was landed in jail here yesterday and the en- tire sum of money recovered and turned over to A. B..Hathaway, of Flomaton, the owner, by whom Wiechert was employed. The anr- rest of the man was made at At. more by Marshal Steele, who brought theprisoner on to Pensacola and turned him over to the officers. Miami, March 18.—Strong clues to theidentity of the man whose skull was found in the stomach of @ shark captured on Soldiers Key by Henry Sanford, of New York, on March 3, were believed to be found when Dr. A. O. Yearian compared the upper jaw and remaining teeth with a chart of the mouth of John B. Mooney, of Cleveland, Ohio, who disappeared while bathing near St. Augustine in May, 1912, Dr. Year. ian I8 of the opinion that the skull may be that of Mooney, although possitive jdentificaton is belleved to be impossible. Reading of the story of the shark and the grewsome con tents of its stomach, Edgar J. Mooney, of Mooney Bros., tallors, 200 Schofield building, Cincinnatti, jumped at the thought that it might Pharmacy corner, shattering all the globes. Fortunately, neither the cars nor the occupants in either| case, were injured to any appreci- able extent. WEATHER MAN PROMISES HIGHER TEMPERATURE On his person was found about $2,~ 000 and Wiechert then divulged the hiding place of the remainder, which had been placed in the hollow of a stump, near Flomaton. This was also recovered and returned to the owner. Hathaway was a car inspector t Flomaton and lost a leg in an accident. He recovered a large sum from the railroad com- pany as damages, and not trusting (By Assoclation Press.) Washington, March 18.-—Some relief within the next twenty four hours from the cold wave over the banks, hid the money in his trunk from which it was stolen Saturday night by the farm hand. The latter has pleaded guilty. solve the mystery of the death of bis father, John B. Mooney, who was seized by some creature of lhei sea, dfagged beneath the water as he was bathing off the beach at St. southeast is forecast today by the Augustine, nd was never seen again. e e e b ) He secured a chart of his father’s frost in the ¢ |mouth with the dental work done, from J. P. Henaham, D. D. 8, 636 Rose building, Cleveland, and this was sent to the Combs Undertaking Company of this city, then in turn frosts as far south as Miami, Fla. PA. BUILDING DEDICATED. San Francise, March Pa. State building was dedicated a the expostion today. The state represented at the dedication by five m"”Th: | the skull a careful examination. The Weather Bureau reports frost persons selected by Governor Brm-,lm night as far as Miami, but the baugh. Ex Governor Tener is the Governor’s personal representative. J. S. Hiatt was appointed secretary Lakeland section escaped without Gather. country. handed to Dr. Yearnian who gave any frost being in evidence—anoth- er proof that this is the most favor. of the commission to sueceed W. H. ed part of Florida, or of the entire NEW FLAG OF EGYPT The new flag of Egypt, three stars and crescents on a plain deep red background. A A A A A A AN ¥ M g o