Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 15, 1915, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM bLUME IV PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE ERMANY FAVORS SUBMISSION [ LUSITANIA DISASTER T0 RBITRATION BOARD: AMERICAN! OTE HAS NOT YET BEEN CEIED AT GERMAN EMBASSY RNBERG, UNOFFICIAL SPOKESMAN OF EMPEROR 1S 10 LEAVE AMERICA AS MADE SPEECHES UP- [HOLDING SINKING OF [LUSTIANIA, AND HIS UT- ERANCES, CALCULAT- [ED TO ARRAY GERMAN SENTIMENT* AGAINST U. 5. GOVERNMENT, MAKES IT PREFERABLE FOR HIM TO LEAVE THIS OUNTRY (By Associated Press.) .ondon, May 15.—An Amsterdam patch says a telegram has been eived there from Berlin which s the high government circles in 'many favor the submission of the stion of the Lusitania’s sinking difficulties therefrom with the ited States to a court of arbitra- bmarine Warfare Must Cease hile Arbitration Is in Progress (By Atsociated Press.) Vashington, May 15.—The sug- ion of arbitration contained in ay's dispatcheg was received ong officials with the informal hment that such a course has been ong the considerations which had rred to the United States gov- ment. However, it was pointed that it probably will not be sat- ctory unless assurances are given he meantime that the submarine fare on merchant ships be sus- ded while the arbitration is in gress . Note Not Yet Received (By Associated Press.) ‘ashinzton, May 15.—A cable- m to the state department from bassador Gerrard at Berlin dated night was received today. It j the American note to Germany not been received at that time. Dernberg to Leave U. S. (By Assoclated Press.) Vashington, May 15.—Dr. Bern- d Dernberg, often referred to as unofficial spokesman of Emperor liam in the United States, has fe plans to leave this country hin a short time on his own initi- e. 1t became known at official ters today that in view of inti- ions of President Wilson and his net, who are displeased Wwith hherg’s speeches justifying the ing of the Lusitania and some of other public utterances which believe are calculated to array T the sentiment of the Germans in the United States inst the Washing- ton government, friends of Dernberg here have persuaded him to leave the United States. Just when he will leave is not made known, but it is believed he will go to Cuba or to South America. Dernberg's activities have been closely observed by President Wilson ind other high officials, who came to believe last week that the continu- ation of his speeches and statements might menace the domestic welfare of America in event of critical turn in the relations with Germany. The Germanw em has repeat- edly denied that Dernberg was the spokesman of the German govern- ment or had any official standing. a Dernberg Is Silent (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 15.-——New York dispatches are to the effect that Dernberg refused to comment on the report that he is to leave this coun- Y. FITY AMERIGANS SIRROUNDED BY OVERWHELMG NUMBER DIANS I (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, May 15.—Fifty | American men are still surrounded near Esperanza Sonora today by an overwhelming number of Yaqui In- dians according to advices received here. The force under Genral Sosa, Villa's commander, has sent aid to the Americans which is not expected to prove effectual as it is understood to be composed largely of Yaqui In- dians STRIE S BEEN DECLARED AT ML (By Assoclated Press.) Rome, May 1 A strike has been proclaimed at Mi a protest |u;zalnst the course of political events in Italy Troops are occupy strategical points in the city. n as e GOOD STATE ROADS New York, May 14 The official touring guide and road book of this |State was issued today. A campaign is simultaneously inaugurated “to see New York fi by the auto znd 'good roads yciations. Many new roads of superior excellence, vieing with some of the finest in Europe in sections, have been opened. PADEREWSKIS WORKING FOR POLAND L Ty rvamwratsry e TSN T |l el Ienace Paderewski, the famous pianist, 73l In this country, where they are carrying on a cam wife photographed on their and his pl for the rals °f funds to relieve the distressed people of Poland. SOOOOIBOOOT 3 Weather Forecast O Fair tonight and § Sunday. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1915. BOOST-REM CUSTOMHOUSE AT SMYRNA, TURKEY The warships of the allies are reported frequently as making remewed attempts to bombard Smyrna and its forts GRAVE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN This is a view of the customhouse at Smyrna. N AAAAAAnn A PORTUGAL ALSO REPORTED THAT FORMER PREMIER GOSTA HAS- BEEN ASSASSINATED (By Associated Press.) London, May 15.-—A news agency dispatch from Madrid declared that information has been received there telling of a grave revolutionary movement in Portugal. One report is that a revolutionary committee is in control of the situation at Lis- PUBLISHING INDUSTRY SUT- FERING ACCOUNT OF THE WAR (By Associated Press) Leipsic, May 15—The effect of the war on the publishing industry, of which Leipsic is the center, is out- lined by the American Association of Commerce and Trade, after investi- gation covering the first eight months of the conflict. The sale of scientific and techni- cal books has suffered especially, and the trade publications, about 600 of which are published in Leipsic, have been hit somewhat, chiefly the montlies. The big weeklies have continued without interruptions. The falling off has been offset to some extent by the tremendous out- put of books dealing with the war. There are some 2,000 subjects issued in Leipsic, which have had a sale that has helped to make up for the drop in other fields CHEAP WATCHES NO LONGER BEING IMPORTED (By Associated Press) Berlin, May 15— The interruption in the exports of American cheap watches to GKermany and Austria- Hungary has proved a windfall for German and Swiss watchmakers. The war is responsible for a great boom in the sale of cheap watches to be wofn in the wrist, every officer and almost every soldier equipping himself in this way before embark- ing on field service. The shop- windows of jewelers and outfitters in Berlin, Vienna and other cities are filled with such watches, many of them equipped with dials illum- inated with a radium compound. NO MORE WARMING BALLS New York, May 15.—After today President Tener of the National League will strictly prohibit the use of a ball by the infielders for prac- tice purposes prior to the start of each game. The president believes that the weather is mnow warm to make this unnecessary. ORIENTAL OLYMPICS | Shanehai, China, May 15.—The |second Far- Eastern Olympic games | will begin here today and continue |for ome week. These games which |were conducted in Minalla the first itime will be held here today, hav- 'ing been postponed from October, and in spite of the handicaps occa- |sioned by the war athletes from Ja. pan, Philippine Islands, Korea and Siam are present, as well as those from other parts of China. bon. ) dications of a revolutionary move- ment against the present Republican government of Portugal. Its oppo- nents have characterized as arbi- trary to an impossible degree. Strict censorship of news has been main- tained by the Portuguese authori- tles. VARSITY ROWING Princeton, N. J., May 15. Princeton and Yale will row for the ‘varsity honors on Carnegie lake to- day. The freshmen will also have a race on the same lake as a sort of |curtain raiser today. | | COAL RATE HEARING Washinzton, May 15— The Inter- state Commerce Commission is today hearing oral complaint in the Sioux Falls complaint against the Great Northern and Omaha roads on coal and class rates. MCADOO DENIES ATTEMPTING TO WRECK BANK (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 15.—Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams today filed in the district supreme court an answer to the injunction suit brought by the Riggs National Bank here charging them with con- spiracy to wreck the bank. Their answer is a sweeping denial of all the bank’s charges. WAR HELPS BASKET TRADE | { i | | There have been previous in- Former Premier Assassinated (By Assoclated Press.) London, May 15.—A Reuter dis- patch from Madrid says it is report- ed that Doctor Alfonso Costa, former premier of Portugal, has been assas- sinated at Lisbon. SUFFRAGE DAY IN MASSACHUETTS has been designated as Suffragists’ Day throughout this State, instead 1st, most other States. of May which is observed in ANGLO-AMERICAN TOBACCO 0. GIVES UP FIGHT*TO CONTROL Boston, Mass., May 15.—This day | " GERMAN NARKET (By Associated Press) Berlin, May 15—The so-called Anglo-American tobacco trust has at last decided to abandon its fight for control of the German market. This is shown by the announcement that a number of the biggest banks of terlin have bought the controlling interest in the Jasmatzi Company of Dresden, which is the English branch of the Trust. The group of banks is headed by the Deutsche Bank, Dresd- en Bank, Handles-Gesellschaft, and the Bleichroeder Bank. With the Jasmatzi concern they also take over a half-dozen other firms in which Jasmatzi held a controlling interest. It is understood that the money to be paid for the stock will be seques- trated till after the war in order to prevent it from passing into English hands before hostilities cease. The transaction is greeted with satisfac- tion in German business circles since it puts an end to a long fight for the German cigarette market, in which all the German-owned factor- ies were arrayed against the trust interests. RESERVE BANKS TO COLLECT CHECKS New York, May 15.—The Feder- al Reserve Bank of this city today completed plans for the early estab- i |lishment of a system of intradistrict England's basRet trade is profiting by the war because the shells that are sent to the front are enclosed In basket cases. A maker of these cases is shown at work with a model of a shell by his side. A A A A A A A A AN AAAA AP check collections for those of its 480 members who may elect to avail themselves of it. CANALS OPENED Albany, May 15.—Erie canal was opened today for summer naviga- tion. Cuyuga lake will be connected with Lake Erie. On the Erie canal eleven new barge locks will be op- ened. | bought BER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN No. 162 TWELFTH JUDICHRY BIL FALS T0 PASS HOUSE GOV’ VETO 15 GPHELD Tallahassee, Fla., May 1. Notwitl nding the fact that the Senate d the twelfth judiciary bill over the governor's veto by a vote of 24 to 3, the House this morning sustained the governor and refused to concur in the Senate's action, the bill failing to pass the House by a vote of 26 to 33, a two- thirds being required for passage. Striking out that part of section 227 in the election law relating to challenges that required voters of foreign birth to produce their nat- uralization papers before they should be allowed to vote, the House passed the Martin Dbill relating to electors, and elections. The Senate went into executive session at 10:30 this morning to consider the suspen- sion and removal order on had is- sued by the governor. NEW MILK TEST Milwaukee, Wis.,, May 15.--Own- ers of herds of cattle are required to make affidavits that their herds have tested for tuberculosis before they can sell their milk in this city after today. There is much interest in tLe outcome throughout the muodical profession. MEDIGAL ASSN NEETS NEXT AT ARCADIA Del.and, Ma 15.—Dr. R. H. Mec- Ginnis, of Jacksonville, was elected president of the Florida State Med- ical Association at the second dey's session here Thursday. Arcadia was chosen as the convention city for 1916. Dr. W. R. Stevens, of De- Land, was clected first vice presi- dent and Dr. Mary Freeman, of Per- rine, second vice president. Dr. Cof- fee, of Fort Meade, was elected third vice president. Interesting papers were read to the physicians by experts in differ- ent phases of medical science. J. V. Vineson acted as chairman of the meetings. Dr. H. P. Cole, of Mobile, Ala., igave an illustrated lecture on local anaesthesia, especially in the aged and the young. The subject was thoroughly discussed by the many surgeons present. Dr. Raymond (. Turck, of Jack- sonville, followed with an illustrat- ed lecture, taking as his subject, Bone and Joint Cases from the State Crippled Children's Service. Dr. Turck stated that provision had been made by the State Board of Health to take care of any indigent crippled child, including any case of fracture. His paper was of special interest to the assembly. Dr. W. P. Spratling, formerly of Baltimore, Md., and at one time in charge of the Craig colony of epilep- tics, gave an address accompanied by moving pictures, his subject be- ing Biographic IlTustrations of Epi- leptic Seizure. Dr. Graham E. Henson, of Jack- sonville, discussed The Transmission of Malaria, presenting the subject in a very interesting manner. Dr. J. M. Masters, of Port Or- ange, discussed the Tuberculosis Situation. Dr. Graham E. Henson, of Jack- sonville, gave the last lecture of the afternoon program, his subject be- ing Eclampsia and Its Treatment. The second day of the meeting closed with a reception at the Put- nam Inn given by the ladies of the Woman's Club, followed by a most delightful dance, which lasted, as Dr. MacDiarmind, of DeLand, might say, until the wee sma’ hours. The hcspitality of DeLand is being fully enjoyed by all the notables present, who are unstinting in their praises of this progressive little city. SCARCITY OF PE- TROLEUM IN BERLIN (By Associated Press) Berlin, May 15-—A great scarcity of petroleum prevails in Berlin, Ac- cording to some reports it cannet be in the shops at all. Not- withstanding the scarcity, however, the price has been held uniformly at 22 pfennings per litre since the war began; but there is now a move- ment on foot to raise it to 30 pfen- nings. It is explained that the German branch of the Standard Oil Company purposely kept down the price so that petroleum might not be displaced during the war by gas or electricity. or. | AUSTRIAN LINE NEARBUKOWINA REPORTED SHATTERED BUT WITH THIS EXCEP- TION NO DECIDED PROG- RESS HAS BEEN MADE BY EITHER SIDE (By Associated Press.) London, May 15.—In both the east and west the opposing armies are apparently unable to make great headway at present although severe fighting contin The shattering of the Austrian line near the Buko- wina frontier is a reported but this Ru not been confirmed from German- Austrian sources. The Austro-Ger- man sweep from the Crawcow region eastward through Galacia is also said to have been checked although Petrograd admits the western half of Galacia has been wrested from. the Russians. The French offensive north of Ar- ras has made but little further prog- ress. The final break between Italy and Austria and Germany is expect- ed soon. [Italy is reported to have renounced her allegiance to the Teu- tonic allies. EMPEROR RESPONDED TO APPEAL OF FRENCH FAMILY (By Associated Press) Berlin, May 15—The Taegliche Rundschau publishes an article tell- ing how the Emperor generously re- ?svondvd to an appeal from a French family whose home was in the French city where the imperial headquarters now are. This family, that of a French lieutenant, fled from the city when it was occupied by the Germans. Before leaving, they packed carefully the things they could not take along, mostly clothing, and left part of it in thelr own house and part in the house of a neighbor, where the Emperor now |lives. The lieutenant was later wounded and desired to go to the south of France for convalescence, but he and his family needed many of the articles left behind. Friends of the officers parents, who live in Luxembourg, advised a direct appeal to the £mperor. They scoffed at the idea, declaring that the ruler had other things to do 'than concern himself with the cloth- |ing of French officers. The friends | insisted, however, and a careful list of the things designed was made out and sent, with an appeal, to the Em- peror, through his headquarter’s chief, General von Plessen. Three days later a high officer appeared at the home of the officer's parents in a headquarter’s automobile and de- livered, at the Emperor's command, every article on the list submitted. WAR COM. TO CONTROL COAL EXPORT TRADE (By Assoclated Press) London, May 15—The govern- ment is about to establish an impor- ant War Committee to control the coal export trade of England. The chairman, it is announced, will be a member of Parliament, Russell Rea. All ships sailing from Brit- ish ports, except liners, will have to obtain licenses specifying the quan- tity of coal they may carry. The question before the committee is not one of preventing supplies reaching German and her allies. It is rathéh a matter of conserving suf- cient coal for British uses, as the output has been decreased forty mil- lion tons a year by the enlistment of 150,000 miners, and the demands of the Admiralty are twelve times as heavy as in peace time. WAR CAKES BEING MADE OF POTATOES (By Associated Press) Berlin, May 15—The Berlin High School’s Cooking Department has presented the Empress with a spec- fally prepared war cake made with potatoes. The Empress so enjoyed the cake that she personally called at high school, and asked permis- sion to witness the making and bak- |ing of the cakes. Later she sent one |baked herself to the Emperor at hadquarters. WORLD AEROPLANE RACE OFF San Francisco, May 15.—The world ’plane race, under the aus- pices of the Panama-Pcaific Exposi- tion, which was scheduled to start today for a large cash prize, has been postponed. The-prize events in aeronautics for the year amounting to $1,200,000, have been postponed on account of the war.