Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 8, 1915, Page 1

PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE S ARNY THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM QOC W Fair tonight Friday OO LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1915 (. K. REAVES OF MANATEE CO. ARRANGING | ES GREAT | SUGGEEDS WEST AS ATTORNEY | DETAILS OF ORYIOVER | GENERAL: DRANE INTRODUCES | PRINZ EITEL'S SEVERAL IMPORTANT BILLS; INTERNMENT | BLOW STRUCK REGON'S ARMY FEATED DUR- iTWO DAY'S TTLE Headed By Him, rsuing the Flee- s, Who Are g Southward ociated Press.) il 8.—By the defeat regon’s army in the ) in central Mexico, of- 1 Villa's factions de- 'at Juarez that a de- been struck the | Carranza. Reports uarters said that Ob- | was retreating south- oint midway between Irapuato. Villa per. ecting the pursuit. men are said to have on each side. AN WITH WHITE SLAVERY Ky., April 8—Mrs, and her negro maid, ust appear in the ourt today to answer white slavery. The is charged with hav- ilson from her , Mo. ociated Press.) 1 8—The cabinet hav. pach a decision on the no settlement is ex- rliament meets next pression is growing nment will content it- asure prohibiting the .ROR’S VISIT TO LODZ ciated Press.) 1 8.-—Interesting let- fring in the German ribing a recent visit emperor to Lodz. It e since 1656 that a has entered Russia as of Lddz was kept he dark regarding the in street, the Petri- led the Friedrich closed to traffic, and not permitted toopen or stand at their long street swarmed and police. Orders the ringing of all the and his immediate rough the long street le in the suburbs. A pondent who was official dinner of wel- hat the emperor was Ith. 'ht,” writes the repor- t that the emperor bly, but on closer in- ered that it was a hich he wore around gave him the appear- ndeed, T was surprised 's vigor and elastic- here were on his face, by the experiences of months, and there was out his eye which was ess in his voice that the old days oon there was a re- the preacher taking he horse is prepared iy of battle, but safety)farm honse. * The emperor made | conservative had argued, all to the troops in the the words could be few. as a strong fecy ng from the north. ater reviewed his of- eted him enthusiastic- charge, found them guilty |ing their post, | promised to recommend them for the HAS BEER ENED TQ TRAFFIC ociated Press.) 1 8.—The great the Ganges river, to traffic, thus in- rallway passen- the largest ever con- CHARGE BRITISH WITH INFLUENCING ITALY (By Associated Press.) London, April 8—The charge that the British censorship is indirectly aiding the German official press bu- reau to influence Italian public opin- ion is made in a letter to The Globe by the correspondents of the Gior- nale D’Italia and the Rassegna Con- temporanea, two of the leading jour- nals of Rome. ‘“Whereas Germany has afforded the Italian correspondents every fa- cility, this country seems to wish to place every obstacle in their way,” the writers complain of Britain. It is pointed out that telegrams from Berlin are received in Rome in a quarter of the time of the tele- grams from London. Not only has the British censorship delayed news destined to Italy, the writers say, but messages have been repressed without apparent reason, such as extracts from the published corre- spondence on the Kuropean crisis and, more recently, the news of the torpoeding of neutral vessels by the German submarines. A “When so much has been talked about the enlightenment of neutral countries, “‘the letter concludes, “it seems scprcely logical that the sim- plest and most direct means of ac- complishing this should be neglect- ed, even prevented.. If Italy is to form an unbiased opinfon, it is es- sential that news from Germany does not reach Italy five days ahead of that of England.” The new attorney-general is a prominent attorney of Brademtown and represented Manatee county in the lower house of the legislature in 1911, CEREBRO-SPINAL FEVER PREVALENT IN ENGLAND (By Associated Press.) l.ondon, April K.--Cerebro-spinal fever, popularly known as spotted fever, is so prevalent in the parts of England given over to soldiers’ ning camps that the local gov- ernment board has issued a memor- andum of precautionary measures in which persons subjected to exposure advised against Kkissing. The disease, says the memorandum, is alwavs likely to attack people in a low state of health, especially in ov- ercrowded districts, and kissing is dangerous because in the first place the germs attack the back of the throat . “The greatest attention should be paid to this point,” it says, “‘be. cause, contrary to the old belief that spotted fever is not infectious, it is now largely believed to bhe transmit- ted in this manner.” Special precautions have been tak- en in the matter of billeting the soldiers, to guard sgalnn(. over- crowding. It is stated that not over 100 cases have occurred to date in England and Wales. Of these about 20 cases have been reported in certain quarters of London. There are al- ways a few cases of it in London, and no spread of the disease is feared . are HOW A DIVISION GUARDED A BRIDGE (By Ascociated Press ) Dortmund, April 8. —From Hejls- burg comes the story of a little re- serve division detailed to guard a bridge-—and nothing else—against possible Russian attack. Presently the news that Russians had occupied a farm house nearby reached the men, and agitation was begun at once to leave the bridze they were guarding and attack the Russians. The more conservative argued that they would be court-martialed as remiss in their duty if they left the bridge, but majority sentiment prevailed, the division made a sor- tie, and drove the Russians from the And then, just as the were ATTORNEY GENERAL WEST HAS DECIDED TO ACCEPT CIRCUIT JUDGE- SHIP IN WEST FLOR- IDA AND HAS RESIGNED Drane Introduces Several Bills Which Vitally Affect Wel- fare of Several Polk County Towns (By Claude F. Johnson.) Tallahassee, Fla.,, April 8—One hundredand thirty eight bills were introduced in the house and ninety in the senate before adjournment at noon today. Twenty-nine measures in each house were insurance laws. Attorney-General West has re- signed and accempted the judgeship declined recently by him. The ap- pointment was confirmed by the Sen- ate. 0. K. Reaves, of Manatee county, will succeed West as attor- ney-general. Senator Drane introduced the Sen- ate bills to incorporate Auburndale, give commission government to Florence Villa, and rename and lo- cate Fargo, Polk county. A constitutional amendment for prohibition was introduced, and is now in the hands of the Senate temperance committee. A rally with ex-Governor Patterson of Tennes- see as Speaker was held today. A Joint resolution for a constitutional convention was Introduced in the Senate. Senator Drane fills many impor- tant committee assignments. The House committees are expected to be named by Speaker Hardee today. Real work started in the Senate yes- terday and will be followed in the House this morning. GOV. CRITICIZED FOR TREATMENT OF BARON (By Associated Press.) London, April 8.—"“Enemy aliens in England are almost caressed by the government,” according to Ad- miral Lord Charles Beresford’s re- cent protest in the House. A. Bonar Law, the leader of the opposition, took from this his cue to renew criticism of the govern- ment for the treatment of Baron von Bissing, a naturalized British citizen, and brother of the German governor of Brussels, who, it was said, moved from Brighton to Lon- don because of the ostracism applied to him in the coast city. Bonar Law called it ‘“childish folly” to have i:zlw-n von Bissing his freedom. Another member of the House as- serted that the Baron had been ‘‘the London correspondent of an Anglo- phobe paper in Berlin,” and when asked four years ago how he put in his time at Brighton, replied, “Oh, 1 am ostensibly here as a journalist, but my real profession is that I am here in the service of the German foreign office.” To another man who had given him some informa- tion on a labor situation, the Baron said: “I am very much obliged to you for the information, and I shall certainly forward it to my minister in Berlin.” The only reply of the secretary representing the war of- fice,, according to the protesting member, was that every “alien en- emy is known and is watched.” WAR REFUSES TO ALLOW BOOT MAKER TO LEAVE ARMY By Associated Press.) Birmingham, England, April 8. — The war office has refused the re- 'quest of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce that Horace Gee of Redditeh, an expert maker of needles for the boot trade, be per- mitted to withdraw from the army and return to his bench. According to a question in tne House of Commons, Gee'a employers sald his services were su badly need- COMMANDER OF SHIP DE- CIDED TO INTERN FOR REMAINDER OF WAR. Would Have Had To Leave U. S. Shores By 4 O'Clock This Morning If Decision Had Not Been Reached (By Associated Press.) Newport News, April 8.—Details of the actual internment of the Ger- man auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Fredrich were considered at a cou- fcronce here todas betwec: Rear Admiral Fletcher, comm r-fa- chief of the Atlantic flest; Rfar Ad- mirals Helm, of the battleship Ala- baina, and Beatty, comman.art of the Norfolk navy yard, and [Collec- tor of the Port Hamilton. After tha couference Admiral Helm usked the navy department at Wasuiungiou for iratructions regarding the intern- went procedure. The decision of C 1:hens to intern th: no: N the Bitel fallawed receipt by him of an’ impur:tive from the United States govern- m last night that the time limit of his stay in \ uerican wovld expire at midnight. Had ‘he Eiiel not decMed to intera, it would have been compelled to ieave this port by 4 o'clock this morning. Pritish and French warships have beea lying off the Virginia capes, awaiting the Eitel in case she deter- mined to put to sea. Ordered to Navy Yard (By Asociated Press) Washington, April X-—Secretary Daniels today gave formal orders to Real Admiral Beatty, commandant at the Norfolk navy yard, to take the German cruiser Prinz Kitel the for navy yard * BOOST-REM AUSTRIAN ARMY BY ADVANCE IN_THE Whether the Eitel will be taken late today or tomorrow is not determ- ined. STANTARD HEIGHT FOR BRITISH SOLDIERS (By Associated Press.) London, April 8.—The standard of height for recruits has been re- duced to 5 feet 1 inch in 25 infantry regiments. Age limits remain the same, from 19 to 38 ydars, as also the chest measurement of 34 inches. “Rally round the flag” is the lat- est recruiting inscription for TLon- don’s taxicabs. The words stand on a brilliant yvellow background, flanked by the colors of the allled powers draped around the Union Jack. The recruiting campaign of the war office {8 maintained as vigorous- ly as ever, with posters and band concerts. But the call made to Jap- anese-sized men, as the papers call them, is expected to considerably raise the percentage of enlistments. FINE CIGAR DEALERS FOR EXHIBITING GERMAN KNIFE (By Associated Press ) Lotdon, April &. —The maximum fine of $250 and costs has been im- posed on a firm of Manchester cigar dealers for exhibiting in their win- dow an East Indian knife with a card stating: “Genuine war trophy; poisoned throwing knife, kukri, now being used by the Ghuras with great success against the Germans.” The court ruled that *“this is & public representation that one of His Majesty's regiments is using poisoned weapons. Tt {s a most cu- rious charge. Not a single regiment would dream of doing such a thing." y The cigar dealers said that they had made the mistake in good faith, having been informed by the seller poisoned weapons. MENS' CLUB OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH GAVE BANQUET LAST NIGHT IN HONOK OF RI. REV. GAMERON MANN The banquet given last night at the Tremont hotel by the Men's Club of All Saints Episcopal church, in honor of Bishop Mann, was a most enjoyable affair. The guests gath- ered shortly before 9 o'clock and, were immediately ushered into the dining room, where a long banquet table, artistically decorated, await- ed them. Mine Host Harrison served an elegant supper and personally {looked after the comfort of his tguests, the following menu being served: MENU I Grapefruit cocktail ! Bouillon in cups Baked chicken, English dressing Barbecued pig, candied yams Fruit salad Stuffed apples Doiled potatoes in cream Buttered beets English peas Asparagus tips Fruit frappe Strawberries and cream 2 Pound cake | After Dinner Mints Iced tea | Cigars | banquet bhad been en- joyed, Toast Master A. J. Hol- worthy made an interesting talk bearing on the work of the Men's Club—it's past performances and its future aspirations. The men, he declared, had worked in harmony | for the advancement of the church’s interests, and in looking back over the year's work it was with a feeling of pride that they could point to what had been achieved. | Mr. Hetherington was first intro- duced and after complimenting the church for its renewed and increas- ed life and growth, stated that he had always felt that the press and the pulpit, the two greatest factors Cheese Coffee After the haled before the conrt-fnartial, with |ed that they were unable to fill an|in the enlightenment and uplift of predictions freely made that would be imprisoned. The major himself tried the case looked serious when he heard the of leav- penalty— they and as iron Cross. structed by British engineers, with !the possible exception of the Forth |bridge tn Scotland. The work was {begun in 1908. The structure has a total length of 5,900 feet, and con | sists of fifteen main spans and six land spans. The cost is nearly $16,000,000. order for 30,000 shoes for the army. OLDEST GERMAN CELE- BRATES 103RD BIRTHDAY (By Associated Press.) Berlin, April 8.—“Father Doden- hoft,” one of the oldest if not the oldest living man in Germany, whose father took part in the Napoleonic invasion of Russia, who was born before the war of 1813-14 and who has lived to see that of 1914-15, has just celebrated his 103rd bdirthday in the village of Freiburg, on the Tow-! er Elbe river. | mankind, should work tozether as | {naturally and in as perfect unison lae twin engines in a great power plant which shoots its illuminating rays far and wide to dispel gloom and darkness. 1 Mr. Warren, of Columbus, Ohio, made a pleasing talk, giving his per- sonal experience in religious work, first having been a Methodist and later an Episcopalian. »Mr. errsn; has the honor of being the oldest | member of the Brotherhood of St. | .Andrew. His talk was listened to, ' with much interest by all present. Toast Master Holworthy next in- troduced the Rev. Richard Bolton, paying him a most eloguent tribute for the splendid work he has acom- to Lakeland. Sincehis pastorate here new life has injected into the church; through his efforts the church has become self-supporting, the Men's plished since coming been has, among other things, built a; most comfortable and attractive rec-g the attractive menu cards. l Rev. Bolton made a most feeling talk, voicing his appreciation of !hnl aplendid work and co-operation that Club in his endeavors to make his work a spiritual and financial suc- cess. He dwelt on the progress lllf‘! church had made in all branches during his pastorate the past eight- een months and of the very gratify- ing condition which now exists in the church. Bishop Mann was the last speak- er, and he made a most interesting talk. He stated that he came to Florida from SouthDakota, a State which he believed at that time to have the greatest boosters within its confines of any in the country. “But they have nothing on you people of South Florida,” declared the Bishop. “I have been in a dozen towns that | claimed the highest altitude; eight or ten have the best water, at least twenty are the best citrus fruit cen- ters; forty have the best prospects for growth and all have the best so- clety.” . He stated that Imd. zood reasons for boasting and he| paid Lakeland a pleasing compliment | for its progressiveness, cleanliness and many advantages. Florida holds out great opportunities, yet undevel-! oped, to the new settler, and its elt-] izenship, composed almost entirely | of Americ; makes the State dnu-l bly attractive as a place in which to | make a permanent home, he de-| clared. The bishop's remarks were | listened to with great interest by all | present . ! Those who gathered about the banquet board on this occasion were Messrs. A. J. Holworthy, O. M. Eaton, 0. W. Drane, H. E. Mem- minger, Bishop Mann, Rev. Bolton M. F. Hetherington, U. V. Iversen, J. 8. Jewett, Karl Kern, Warren, Driscoll, Hellier, Ashley, White, Tancreed, Talley, Jeffcott and Pant ley. each town « Y 2I8EY BER THAT SKTAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK RIS HOME TOWN CUT IN TWAIN OF RUSSIANS CARPATHIANS RUSSIANS REPORTED TO BE MEEING WITH SUC- CESSES IN THEIR ON- WARD MARCH French Still Continuing Their Attacks On Germans On the Western Battlefront (By Associated Press.) London, April 8 —Advices from Pelrog;-gi say the advance of the Russiar “In the Carpathians has cut the Auttrfan army under General Boerovities in two pieces and the eastern wing of this army is said to be in a precarious position. The claim is made that the Rus- sians have captured Smelnik in the East Lupkow Pass and also have thrown back the Austrians in the district of Bartfield and district of Lup':cow. The Amstrians seem to be unable to make an effective counter stroke from Bukowina, therefore their hope must again center on the Germans, who may force back the Russians as they did on a previous occasion, when they penetrated Hungary, In the west the French are ham- mering away at the German wedge, and are extending to Saint Michiel. The French claim some progress, but the Germans declare the attacks re- pulsed. Italy Will Not Strike for Some Time (By Associated Preds.) ondon, April 8.—Although she has concentrated her army along the Austrian border, and her navy with- in striking distance of the Adraitic, Italy is still endeavoring to exhaust every diplomatic means for a set- tlement with Austria of the question of territorial concessons. Rome ad- vices indicate that even should Italy enter the war she will not strike for some time. It is believed that the decisive struggle will not begin be- fore early summer, which will al- low Italy a considerable interval to Friederich from Newport News toof the trophy that the Indians n!edldeclde her policy. internment. HOW A WIFE TRIED TO SE- CURE HUSBAND'S RELEASE (By Ascoclated Press.) Paris, April 8. Five persons are under arrest here, charged with participation in a conspiracy, to sup- ply soldiers at the front with the means of tricking the army surgeons and getting themselves sent home as no longer fit for military service. Several days ago the postal au- thorities opened an envelope ad- dressed to a soldier, and found four packets of a grayish powder, that was wrapped in a sheet of note pa-, per which bore the following mes- sage: ‘“Dear hushand-—I have at glve you such palpitations of the heart that the surgeons will "tory, a photograph of which adorned ! vou home." The police immediately arrested the writer of the note, and her con- fession resulted in the arrest of a gang of five, whom it is alleged had +had been given him by the Men's|been driving a lucrative trade in the sale of the “traitor powders” to sol- GERMANS W send | BOMBSDESTROY BUILDINGS AND KILL 12 IN HONTENECRO AUSTRIANS SUCCEED IN DROPPING SEVEN MIS- SELS WHICH DO MUCH DAMAGE Sultan of Turkey Calls Out All Men Able To Bear Arms (By Associated Press.) Paris, April 8. —Twelve women and children were killed and forty- eight others injured by bombs that were dropped by Austrian aviators (In the market place at Podgoritza, Montenegro, yesterday, according to a Cettinje dispatch to Havas Agency. Many buildings were destroyed by the missiles, seven of which were dropped . All Turks Called Out (By Associated Press.) London, April 8—A Reuter dis- patch says the Sultan of Turkey to- day authorized the ministry of war to call out all men capable of bear- ing arms, but heretofore not liable to service, inclusive of ages nineteen to twenty, for the defense of the Turkish coast and frontiers and maintenance of order. RUMORS RIE OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN CERMANY AND HOLLAND (By Associated Press.) London, April 8—Rumors are cur- rent here today of a declaration of hostilities between Germany and Holland. There is absolutely no confirmation, however, and dis- patches from The Hague late this afternoon ignored any such develop- . ment. NAVAL COLLEGE HAS BEEN MOVED (By Asoclated Press) Sydney, Australia, April 8. —The Royal Australian Naval College, es- itnhlluhud two years ago in tempor- ary quarters at Geelong, near Mel- bourne, has been moved to its per- !manent site at Jervis Bay, New ;South Wales. There are at present 90 students taking the four year course. About a million dollars has {be(-n spent on the Jervis Bay site, and when the work there is com- .Club organized and this orxanlzatmn!]“g discovered a powder which will plete the college will include some seventy buildings. ! Jervis Bay is on the beautitul south coast, on a fine harbpr with rugged surroundings, snd a sweep- ing command of the Pacifie: diers at the front. Whether the powders were really efficacious Is not stated by the police. RITING HOME Many men of the German landsturm companies are unable to write, so the few men in the company who are able to do so are kept busy writing let- ters to the families of their companions. A R A A A A A A A A A A A A A