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

YOLUME IV TALY'S COURSE INDECIDED: LTTLE HoPE FOR PEACE pAUSTRIA’S LAST PROPOSAL BE- ING CONSIDERED; BIG DEMON- STRATION AGAINST PEACE AD. VOCATE AVERTED BY SOL- DIERS (By Associated Press.) Rome, May 12.—Italy’s course in he war is still undecided today, but pparently there is little hope of beace. What is considered as the ast definite proposal from Austria vas received today. The cabinet is ering same. (By Associated Press.) Rome, May 12.—Troops were equired last night to disperse the reat crowds of war enthusiastic rowds which paraded the str nd cried, “Down with Aust Down with Giolitti!” Giolitti, the rmer premier, is considered the ader of the peace party. An at- mpt was made to storm his res ence.. Soldiers ‘frustrated this. he final decision rests with King jictor Emmanuel for peace or war. he king may or may not ask par- ament it's opinion regarding the isest course, after Austria makes er final decision regarding terri- prial concessions. NOFATFIED SHP TORPEDOED N THE NORTH SEA (By Associated Press.) London, May 12.—An Amster- am news dispatch says an uniden- fied steamer has been torpedoed nd fired in the North Sea. The ew's fate is unknown. CHURCH EXPERT Wheeling, W. Va., May 12-——At he West Virginia Sunday School onvention today the rural church oblem is made the paramount ork, and Warren H. Wilson, Ph,, , D. D, reputed to be the greatest ral church expert in America, is esent for the purpose of aiding perfecting plans for rural church p-operation and extension. OHIO STATE LEAGUE OPENS Chillicothe, ©., May 12—The jhio State League opened its season 120 games today, the last to be ayed September 5. Official Weather Report§ Tampa, May 12.—For Tampa and cinity: Cloudy tonight and on hursday, probably showers. For Florida: ght and Thursday, probably show- 8 in central and northeast por- pns . Winds for the East Gulf: Gentle moderate and variable. Winds for the South Atlantic: oderate, mostly southeast to th. General Weather Conditions er the southeastern States, zion and has caused pper Michigan . essure over e northeastern States. d Arizona. ‘Temperature pall and irregular, intle to moderate and variable. lent of lite Partly cloudy to- Pressure continues low over the st Gulf States, the center of de- ession being apparently still over nthern Alabama. Rain has hll;n the hio valley and the middle Atlantic tes. Another center of low pres- re appears over the upper Lake rain over finnesota, northern Wisconsin and An~ area of high the north Atlantic ast has caused fair weather over West of e Mississippi the weather has been nerally fair during the past 24 purs, except over the Pacific States d Nevada, where rain has fallen. h area of low pressure covers Utah changes have been and tempera= res are near the seasonal averase 2ht and Thursday. Winds will be | PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE STATE MSSONARY NEETING WAS A © CREAT SUocess Miami, May 12.—The State Misa sionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, is holding its annual meeting in this city. There are a large number of dele= gates here from all portions of the State. The meetines are very in- LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1915 BOOST-RE GERMANY MUST ACCOUNT FOR FIVANCIAL AND MORAL VIOLATIONS OF AMERICAN RIGHTS AND GUARANTEE NO FURTHER teresting and the reports show that there has been a great development lin the missionary spirit among the churches of this denomination A mass meeting was held at the First Methodist Episcopal church, South, Sunday afternoon. The church was filled to overflowing. The program Wwas very interesting and novel in some ways. Several children ap- peared costumed in the dress worn in various countries and a display of curios gathered by Miss S. S. Harris while doing missionary work in foreign fields were shown The oxercises were in the charge of Mrs. L. B. Newman of Tampa. The Sat. urday morning vices were con- ducted by Mrs. G. P. Webb of Lake land. After the devotional exer- cises Mrs. F, A, Curtis, superintend- ature, made her report, which was followed by Mrs. 8. M, Godby of Waldo, editor, making her report. This was followed by a quiet hour in the ch » of Mrs. C. L. Morrow of Tampa e afternoon meeting was led by Rev. W, i Long- acre and after the devotional exer- were closed several of the dis- trict secretaries made their reports. Among them were Mrs. (', (. Carl. ton of Tampa, Miss Ella Switzer of Orlando, Mrs, Mary H. Smith of Bartow, Mrs. W. L. Floyd of Gainesville. Among the cities that wish the next convention were Tal- lahassee, Gaingsville and Plant City, Tallahassee being an easy winner. At the evening session, which was opened by Mrs. L.. B. Newman of Jacksonville and Mrs Forsythe, field secretary and Christian worker {moral, UNLAWFUL SUBMARINE PRAGTICES THIS IS THE SUBSTANCE OF PRESIDENT WILSON’'S N OTE TO GERMANY WHICH HAS VIRTUALLY BEEN COMPLETED; PRESIDENT APPRECIATES GRAVITY OF THE NOTE AND IS READY NO MATTER WHAT COMES (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 12.—President Wilson today virtually completed the note which will be sent to Ger- many as a result of the sinking of the Lusitania. It asks Germany for an accounting for the series of vio- lations of American rights in the war zone, not only financial but and a guarantee that there will be no repetition of unlawful practices of German submarines. The following statement regardingmorrow for transmission to the Ger- the Lusitania was made public at)man government. It is said the the White House today by Secretary | president realizes fully the gravity of the in the note, and is prepared for any eventualities. While the note does not say exactly what course the United States will follow in case of Germany refusal, ce of diplomatic impossible Tumulty after a conference with the president: meaning “The course of the pres. ident has been determined and will be announced just as soon as it is proper to publish the note now in preparation.” The note will be|the eventual sever: sent to Ambassador Gerrard at Ber-|relations is declared not lin, either late today or early to iin official circles. GERMAN BICYCLE SCOUT SQUAD IN POLAND among the girls at Sutherland, spoke on the subject of Christian Education. Mrs. B. F. Holland of Bartow, conference corresponding secretary, made her report, which was full of interest., The new offi. cers are Mrs. G. A. Hanson, presi- dent; Mrs, (. C. Carlton, first vice president; Miss Geneva Parkhill, second vice president; Mrs. B F. Holland, conference secretary; Miss A. C. Hamlin, treasurer; Mrs. C. T. Carroll, superintendent of study and publicity; Mrs. F. A, Curtis, so. cial service; Mrs. Joseph Mizzell, supplies. The following are the district secretaries: Mrs. Mary H. Swift, Bartow; Mrs. W. L. Floyd, Gainesville; Mrs. L., B. Newman, Jacksonville; Mrs. A. W. Mohn, Miami; Miss Anna Maude Bridges, Miss Ella Switzer, Orlando; R. E. Sloan, Tallahassee; Mrs, 0. D. Wetherell, Tampa; superin- tendent scattered workers, Mrs. G. A. Evans; Mrs. S. M. Godby, Wal. do. While here the delegates were given automobile rides over the city and country districts, also to the beach. They were delighted with Miami, the cordial reception ten- dered them and all join in saying that their visit to the Magic City will long be remembered and the citizens who have been fortunate ac. enough to meet and make the quaintance of the delegates will re- member them during the years that are to come. QUTHERN BAPTISTS GATHER AT HOUSTON (By Associated Press) Houston, May 12.—Among the subjects to come before the Southa ern Baptist convention which meets here late today is the proposition to consolidate several convention boards and plans will be made for aiding rural Baptist churches in a movement for increasing the foreign mission work of the church. — RIGGS BANK HEARINGS Waghington, May 12—At the hearing of the case of the Riggs bank against the Treasury D.epnrt- ment today full publicity wn!l be given to the inside of bank business. The President says that he wants all accusations and counter acfl‘xsa- tions met, for the benefit of Con- gress. He is also anxlous‘to have it demonstrated that no single in- dividual can make or break a bank. He wants such regulation as will compel banks to stick to legitimate Bailay is chief counsel for the bank. call of the congress was issued by {zed. SCREEN BILL GOES T0 GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE Tallahassce, May 12.—The bill making it a misdemeanor for any person, firm or corporation to ope rate any hotel, boarding house, restaurant or lunch counter with- communicable diseasks, passed the |out keeping all doors, windows and House yesterday, and, having vrev-|ether similar openings in dining jously passed the Senate, will bherooms, kitchens and passageways signed by the governor in a few | between the same and hallways days. Florida health department leading thereto, screened, passed wlil then start a campaign of edu-(the House yesterday and will go to cation in an effort to stamp out |8overnor for approval. The bll uro- SENKTOR ADKINS WODLD ANED FLECTON LAWS Fla., May i Senator Adkins, of Starke, has in |troduced a bill in the Senate to amend the election laws so that persons who have heretofore regis- tered or who may hereafter register under chapter 6469, acts of 1913, BOARD OF HEALTH WILL SOON STARTA ON BIG CAMPAIGN Tallahassee, May 12.—The Lili authorizing the State Board of | Health to purchase a railroad cer to dissimminate informatfon concern- ing the cause, nature and extent of Tallahassee, 12.— in a town of 20,000 population or over, shall be deemed duly tered for all general elections and communicable diseases, going on the,vides further that no food shall be ':)2?-’:::1'@; Eclfi?tlll:xn:a sfo l:::;d:s in m:::: theory that prevention will do more offered for sale or exposed for sale Kisctitn precikat: in. wiieh . they to eradicate disease than cares af- in a raw state, or which may be ter infection. The State Board hns!consumed without further cooking, had a display on exnibit at the cap-|at meat shops, butcher shops, mar- ital since the session of the legis- |kets, grocery stores, fruit stands, lature convened that shows start-|bakery shops, or any other place ling facts concerning the transmis- | where food is exposed for sale, with- sion of disease. The bills passed at|out keeping such food properly pro- this session to strengthen the work tected by screens; and to operate of the board has put the State in[any dining car or buffet car in this have so registered, and their names shall be carried on the registration books as electors. This amendment is understood to provide a way to eliminate the ob- jection made by voters in rural dis- tricts to double registration during la two-year period for primaries and general elections. » front rank. State without having the same bl screened, and fixes a penalty for Any person may change their failure to comply with the provi- party affiliation after the general County Court Bill Passes Tnllahass!e. May 12.—The bill |8ions of this act. to establish a county court in the new court of record has passed both |. 0R].s election next following his registra- tion by making application is writ- ing to the registration officer, who shall make a note of such change and furnish such voter with a cer- tificate showing the change. Such applications shall be filed by the registration officer for future refer- houses and is mow in the hands of the governor for approval. Tampa’s Com. Charter Bill Not in any precinct not wholly or partly [over the world during —| THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM BER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOMN CASE ACAIST FADOO POSTPONED UNTI NEKT MODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 12.—The hear- ing of the case of the Riggs Nation al Bank against Secretary McAdoo, Comptroller Williams and Treasurer Burke, accused by the bank of con-: spiring to wreck it, was postponed today until next Monday at the re quest of the government's attorneys. NATIONAL CHARITIES CONFERENCE Baltimore, Md., May 12—The Na- tional Counfercnce of Charities and Correction met here’today for a full week's session. There are about a thousand delegates ‘present, many of whom are appointed by the Gov- ernors of the different States. Many Governors themselves having ac- cepted invitations. A splendid op- portunity is offered at the meeting for disc ion of problems that now confront I the state and all the citics which have become much 8 ter because of the war in Ku- ope and the business depression in this country. Those who are attempting to deal conscienti- ousy and unselfishly with these problems are laboring to get to- gether comprehensive plans for sup- plying a maximum of alleviation of suffering and distress with a maxi- persons mum of energy and outlay. Cardi- nal Gibbons has given the move- ment his full support and is co- operating in every way in the delib- erations, One of the most important discus- sions thus far planned will be open- ed by Prof. Charles R. Henderson, of the University: of Chicago, who will present a report on Outdoor Re- lief in the United States, With the Consideration of Some Lessons to be awn from European Experiences. This discussion in charge of the section on public and private chari- ties, of which George S. Wilson of hington, D. €., is the chair- man. Outdoor Relief with Hspecial Ref- erence to the Rural Sections of the Country will be discussed by Amos W. Butler, of ndianapolis, Ind. Dr. Edward T Devine, professor of social economy of Culumbln'llnh versary, will discuss The Policy of Granting State Bubsidies to Private Charities, and Robert W. Kelso, of Boston, The Policy of Granting State Charters to Private Charities. This section of the conference will lay stress upon the increasing magnitude and importance of pub- lic charity work. The need for ef- fective co-operation between public and private charities will be em- phasized. In view of the extraordinary dis- arrangements of social relations all the year 1915, the section of the conference regls-{on the family and community as- sumes immediate importance and fthe topic Maintaining Standards of Works in Times of Stress is °pro- posed by the American Association of Societies for Organizing Charity, which will hold its annual sessions jointly with the National Confer- ence. Chairman R. M. Little, of Philadelphia, has announced that Miss Mary E. Richmond, of the Russell Sage Foundation, will open a discussion on Case Works Funda- mental in Social Effort. The known fact that large num- bers of immigrant women have come to America following every recent war makes the program of the sec- tion on social hygiene, under the leadership of Mrs Martha P. Fal- coner, of Darling, Pa., of unusual interest. The general toplc an- nounced by this section is How Shall We Prevent Prostitution? Tallahasses, May lZ.—Tl:n:lpna: Bi-annual registrations must be :{!&co(;"r:ullur; o!‘ \'e‘w York cll);' 1-ommhmlm\t c:m;;e;,or p‘r'e:l::ye = i""m as now provided by the stat~ Miss \(a‘l’)de E }Jilner secretary oll the - roqueny 08 SR8 2 Eihrls h registrations shall|’ 2 5 0 peared in the Senate Monday, but it ‘}::;d ":o: St it apecta1 |the Probation and Protective Asso- was not introduced, and it is doubt- (By Associated Press.) Skstions. ciation of New York, and C. C. ful if the measure will ever be read. Carstens, secretary of the Society The pay of deputy registration jofficers is fixed at 25 cents for each registration, and no board of county commissioners shall The first commission charter for Queenstown, Ireland, May 12.— Tampa passed the house and when | Final efforts are being made today it reached the Senmate was indefl-|by tugs and patrol boats to recover nitely postponed. the Lusitania’s dead. COURT OF THE WORLD PACIFIC COAST expense of registering voters in — PASSENGER AGENTS small precincts, where the rate per Cleveland, 0., May 12—The Con- - |day that is paid for deputy regis- gress is advocacy of a world peace Tacoma, Wash.,, May 12—The |tration officers makes the registra- allow any ad- ditional pay for such services. This is intended to eliminate the heavy for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, of Boston. . UNLESS APPROPRIATION BILLS ARE VETOED EXTRA TAX WILL court set here today with former |North Pacific Coast Passenger Asso- tion extremely expensive to the B[ “ECESSARY President Taft, John Hays Ham-|ciation met here today, Plans will counlry: mond, Alton G. Parker, Senator|be discussed of encouraging travel, Judiciary B. committee of the Harding, Gov. Willis, Bishop Luth-|to the Panama-Pacific Exposition at a shortage of cotton supplies. House last night reported favorably Tallahassee, Fla., May 12.—The ntry this N Unter- . Wilson, Iabbi Joseph Silver-|San Franelisco. a bill to prohibit the operation of|present indications are that this ::“:m - e b“?r“wi)l)l“:l:::a c::::::l but will :n: Joh::'gduchell. Bainbridge Col- freight trains on Sunday except for |gession of the Leglslmfre will ex- The following stations report mety be of counsel. The govern-lpy, Prof Jeremiah Jenks and many|{the committee of one hundred, of transportation of perishable mer-|ceed in extra Qpp[opr|3uon? any vy rainfall in the past 24 hours: | B0 ts answer is in the hands of lother motables present. which John Hays Hammond, is|chandise. The bill has been|session for many years. Usually omasville, Ga., 1.22; Pensacols, :enm Counsel Jesse E. Adkin, for-| The present war will not be dealt|chairman, and it has no connec-|strongly opposed, but bids falr t0{$100,000 extra is needed after a F0; Eustis, 2.01; Orlando, 0.94; | Spec Assistant Attorney General. | with, but it is hoped to establish ju- |tion with any peace movement. The |become a law. A similar law has | session, but already $25,000 over arleston, 2.06; Birmingham, 1.24. :M;,unt Attorney General Warren |gicial machinery to take up theldelegates are believed to be prac-[been in effect in South Carolina for|the usual appropriations is called Tndications are for cuatinued AsS aking a study of the DOWETS|cause where the present war leaves tical men and they propose to dem-|many years. for in addition to $50,000 increase budy weather in the vicinity Ca s mted to the Controller of the Cur- |off upon a permanent basis, to which onstrate the practicability of the ¢ in salaries. Unless vetoed, the bills mpa with showers probable - E:::, by law. Former Senator 'ends the best minds are met The movement by seeing the court real- Japanese mills are suffering from |now pending will require one or two mills extra tax levy. No. 159 GREAT BATTLE 15 UNDERWAY NEAR BEL GIAN BORDER IN THE EASTERN FIELD RUS- SIANS ARE RETREATING; REw PORTS FROM GALLIPOLI PEN, INSULA SHOW HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE (By Associated Press.) London, May 12.—From the Bel= gian coast to a great battle is under way between the allies and Germans. The Belgians are pushing forward, apparently with some suc- cel The French are attacking furiously near the Belgian horder. Local successes have been won on both sides, but no decisive result yet. On the eastern front the Rus- ans admit a further retreat in Ga= lacia, but deny the Austrian-Gere man reports of complete rout. The British correspondents intimate that the Russian strategy may be partly responsible for the rapid retreat. Reports from all sources indicate the loss of life is heavy in the fight- ing on Gallipoli peninsula between the Turks and allies, (By Associated Press.) London, May 12.—The Daily News reports a Zeppelin seen over Sunderland last night, and another seen from Yarmouth, Nothing has been heard of them since. (By Associated Press) Berlin, May 11.—Evedince of considerable business activity {s found in the latest returns of the postoflice check system. For the week ended April 3 the total turn- over reached for the first time since the system was established six years ago one billion marks ($238,000,- 000). SIXTY GERMAN STORES WRECKED IN LONDON (By Associated Press) London, May 12.—Anti-German outbreaks of particular severity oc- curred in the neighborhood of the East India docks and throughout the East End today. Between sixty and seventy German shops were wrecked. Germans were attacked whenever they showed themselves. Police re-inforcements were rushed to the scene. HUMANE SUNDAY 5 SET FOR MAY 23 Jacksonville, May 12.—The G658 active anti-cruelty societies in the United States which cared for 242,- 937 children and 2,344,721 ani- mals during 1914 have asked clergymen generally throughout the country to devote a special sermon or service to observance of works of humanity on May 23 next. Special committees have been organized in 42 States of the Union, with sub- committees formed in many sections of various States for the purpose of promoting this observance. Humane Sunday has been set for May 23, this year, as this will avold conflicting with any dates set apart for other observances. The Ameri- can Humane Association, with headquarters at Albany, New York, has charge of this movement throughdut the United States, and is sending large quantities of liter- ature in response to requests from the different State committees. Among the. well-known vice presi- dents of the American Humane As- sociation are ex-President Taft, Cardinal Gibbons, Mrs. Russell Sage, Vice President Marshall, Mrs, Phoebe Hearst, Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins, Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fiske and others equally well known. Any clengyman who will send a post- card addressed to the Humane Sun- day Department of the American Humane Association, Albany, New York, asking for literature and in- formation concerning the movement will be supplied with the same with- out charge of any kind. Large num- bers of clergymen have already written for leaflets and have prom- ised co-operation. More than 400 patents have been issued by the United States for de- vices intended to harness the power of sea waves. -