Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 3, 1915, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM BOOST-REMEMBER THAT STAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN et DRFSIDENT PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE YSL HAS BEEN ECLAIMED BY AUSTRIA AFTER HARD: STRUGGLE 5 AND GERMANS CON- T PHASE IN THE CAMPAIGN; ITAL- G PROGRESS Associated Press.) June 3,—Przemysl has med by Austria according 1 announcement made at Jay that the great Gala- s won by the Russians 20 after a long struggle ecaptured. lemys] in their hands, ‘the nd Germans have con- first phase of the new ampaign begun in their | Cracow. Przemysl’s fall! en conceded at Petrogradl ble advices show, but the | 1 statements admitted of the outlying forts had ed. ports steady Pprogress in | invasion of Austria,' isputed at Vvienna. The ar office announces thug ns' offensive operallons unsuccessful and that no' amage has been done by artillery . Associated Press) une, 3—The German was ncement today confirms ning of Przemysl by the | mans and says Bmoun!| 8 not yet been ascer- bf Italy Offers Services Associated Press) June 3, —King °Victor f ‘Italy has offered his ser- pecial mediary in the ad- of territorial differences Russia and Roumania, de- ws dispatch. KENNELS EXHIBIT la, L. I., June 3—The La- nel Association of America holding an exhibit here.. a large number Of entries ago and other cities, in- e well known English bull- pion, Strathtay Prince Al- re nearly 10,000 entries fox terriers and the West, Canadians will make each battle royal. Y ASSOCIATION MEETS y, Cal., June 3.—The Library Association met session here today. The i1l cover two days and tre will then visit the Panama position . F 10 PROVDE APPROPRIATION §1,120:000,000 y Associated Press.) June 3.—Finance Minister ay introduced a bill in the ‘of Deputies for a provision- ppriation of $1,120,000,000 hird quarter of the preuer( F HERRING _district and declared the result ‘ follows: MAY GO DOWN Assoclated Press.) ngen, Netherlands, June first herring caught this a Dutch fishing smack was into this port during the ek of May and gave prom- reduction in the price of it was accompanied by a nl. The retail prices have ently beyond any previous there has been consider- vation among the poor. fishermen have been partic- ndicapped since the North declared a war zone. The ave been brought home o the Netherlands public by reports of the blowing up smacks by mines, attacks es and the occasional the boats by German de- which have taken them n ports and detained on charges of espionage. inspector of Dutch fish- order to prevent such oc- has issued a set of regu- quiring that in compliance declaration of neutrality utch government all Dutch must refrain from any act or unfavorable to any of t nations. SERIOUS OUTBREAK AGAINST GOVT AT TOKIO (By Associated Press) Tokio, June 3.—An anti-govern- ment mass meeting at Tokio this ev- ening resulted in a serious disturb- ance. The situation outside the building where the meeting was held was most serious. Many arrests were made, and man- ifestos, issued by the organizers of the meeting were seized. Police re- inforcements were sent everywhere throughout the city. introduced in the House of Repre- sentatives by the opposition express- ing lack of confidence in the govern- ment, was defeated today. The gov. ernment is being assailed for not ob- taining more concessions from China. NEW CANAL TO GULF Crowley, La., June 3.- ening of the “Medlenka Crowley's new waterway gulf and intercostal canal, is being celebrated here today with appro- priate ceremony and festivities. MANY MATTERS UP BEFORE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Bartow, Fla., June 3—The Boaid of Public Instruction met in regular session in the office of the superin- tendent with J. C. Owens, J. W. Keen, and the superintendent pres- ent. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. —The op- River,” to the The trustees of the Frostproof ! school appeared before the Board rel- ative to the payment for the erction of the Florida school. Bill was ap- proved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Committee from Lake Alfred ap- peared before the Board relative to the erection of th proposed school building at that place. No definite action in the matter was taken by the Board as the bonds to be issued by the Board for and in behalf of the Lake Alfred district were not yet disposed of . The Board canvassed the returns of the election held at Dundee for the creation of a special tax school as That the Dundee Special ax School District was created, that J. C. Robun, N. E. Cheshire were duly elected trus- tees to serve two years, and that the electors were in favor of a three-mill levy for the ensuing two years. The Board canvassed the returns of the election held at Providence for the creation of a special gax school district and declared the re- sult as follows: That the Providence Special Tax School district was cre- ated, that 8. C. Sloan, E. T. Wil- der and J. W. Lanier were duly elected trustees to serve two years, and that the electors of said district was in favor of a three-mill levy for the ensuing two yea.s. The Board canvassed the returns of the election held at Lake Alfred for the issuance of bonds in the sum of $4,000 and declared that the re- sult was as follows: For bonds, the number of votes cast were 15. Against bonds, were 0. It was thereupon ordered and re- solved by the Board that said dis- trict was in favor of issuing said bonds for the purpose of erecting a new school building at Lake Alfred. Miss Verda Thompson, canning club agent, appeared before the Board and asked for instructions relative to continuing her work dur- ing the summer months. She was in- the votes cast structed to continue the work for, six weeks, beginning not later than | Aug. 15. The secretary was instructed to notify the trustees of the Auburn- dale school to meet with the county board in Bartow, Tuesday, June 8, for the purpose of selecting plans | for the proposed school building to be erected at Auburndale. Messrs. ‘Holworthy, Adair, Youngs, and Sloan of Lakeland ap- peared before the Board presenting petition praying the Board to erect the new negro school building on a site donated by Mr. Adair in north- west Lakeland. The resolution ! A. Petit, and R. | County ' _ {CONFERENCE PREPARED WAY FOR_BETTER FEELING BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND GERMANY; THIS IS THE STATE- MENT GIVEN OUT BY GERMAN | AMBASSADOR (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 3.—President Wilson today continued the prepara- tion of the United States response to Germany’s reply to the last Ameri- | can note concerning the sinking of the Lusitania. The communication will go forward before the end of week. Much interest is still mani- fested today in yesterday's confer- ence between the president and Count Bernstorff, the German am- bassador. It has been stated by high authority that there will be no alteration of the administration’s plan to ascertain whether Germany will abide by the international law or follow her own rules of maritime warfare. At the German embassy the con- ference is said to have been satisfac- tory. Ambassador Bernstorff thought the way was prepared for a better . understanding between Germany and the United States. N fOfficlaI Weather Reporti EEEEET TS L DR ERERTT ST T L 2 3 Tampa, Fla.,, June 3—For Tampa and vicinity: Fair tonight. Fri- day partly cloudy. [For Florida: Friday. 'Winds for the East Gulf: northwest. . Winds for the South Atlantic: Moderate northwest. General Weather Conditions Pressure continues low off the middle Atlantic coast, and rain has fallen during the past 24 hours over Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vir- .slnln and North Carolina; showers {have occurred also over the Florida east coast, and extreme southern Tlorida. Generally fair weather has evailed over the Lake region, the Mississippi, Ohlo and lower Missouri | valleys, and over the Gulf and South Atlantic States. A center of low pressure appears this morning over Montana, and another over central Texas. Rain has fallen over the Missouri valley, the Rocky Mountain and Middle and Northern Plains States. An area of high pressure over the Pacific coast has caused fair weather over Oregon and Cali- fornia. 1t is somewhat warmer this morn- | ing over the eastern half of the| country, and over California. Over Ithe Plateau and Rocky Mountain ‘regions it is cooler. Heavy frost is reported at Salt Lake City this morn- ing with a minimum of 42 degrees. | Winnemucca, Nevada, has a mini- mum of 36 degrees. Indications are for fair weather in the vicinity of Tampa tonight and for partly cloudy weather Friday. Fair tonight and Light signed by patrons representing 270 pupils of the Lakeland school. As E. M. Law, member of the county board and the local board of trus- tees of Lakeland were absent, no definite action was taken. Same was deferred until the next meeting. Petition was received from the taxpayers living in the Willow Oak neizhborhood, asking the Board to call an election for the creation of a Special Tax School district to be known as the Willow Oak Special Tax school district. Same was granted and petition ordered pub- lished. | Petition was received from the ! taxpayers of the Loughman district, asking the Board to call an election to determine whether or not the Leughman Special Tax School dis- trict shall be created. Same was granted and petition ordered pub- lished . The resignation of W. I. Collins, and J. W. Lamberson as trustees of the New Hope District No. 35 was: Hng entertained today by Sr. Louis LAKELAND, FLORIDA. THURSDAY, June 3, 1915 PERNNNANERAGE BRTSNISHISRNEIAREONNNRRARONIIRHETELY The Canadian contingent has been suffering severely in the fierce fight- ing in Flanders, and a few days ago 3,000 more men were sent over on the ' new liner Metagama to fill gaps in the SPECIAL SESSION CONGRESS IN SEPT. 1§ PREDICTED (By Associated Press.) Seattle, June 3.—Unijted States Senator Cummins, of Ilowa, today predicted a special session of Con- gress by September. He praised the President’s European policy and de- clared he didn’t think the president is willing alone to assume the re- sponsibilities and problems of the | difficult foreign relations of the United States. He said he would be glad to share it with Congress. | SOUTH AMERICAN nAnms IN ST. LOUIS St. Louis, June ZL—The South American delegates to the Pan American Financial C(onference in this city visited this city today. They will only visit one other city n the west-——Chcago. They will stop at Niagara Falls and Boston before re- turning to New Yor. They are be- bankers and business men. - INCREASED GRAIN RATES Washigton, June 3.—The in- creased grain rates which were sus- pended by the Interstate (Tomlqerce Commission in Towa, Wis., and i Western States went into effect to- tday. The advances vary according to distance but average 8 per cent. JEFF DAVIS BIRTHDAY 1§ BEING OBSERVED (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, June 3.-—The observ- ance of the 108th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, presi- dent of the Confederate States of America, was general today through the South. The occasion is a legal holiday in Florida, Georgia, Ala- bama, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, and South Carolina. GEORGIA BAR ASSOCIATION St. Simons Island, Ga., June 3. —The Georgia Bar Association is| holding its annual meeting here to- day. Among the important matters to be considered is ‘“The Georgia Laws Regulating Marriage and Di- vorce and their Administration, the Defects and Suggested Remedies,” “The Geneva Award and Its Pres- ent Application,” and the ‘“‘Federal Reserve Banking System.” ENGINEERS MEET Trenton, N. J., June 3.—The { National Association of Stationary ,General William E. ranks. MAJ. GEN. MICKLE PRESENTS ANNUAL U. C. V. REPORT (By Associated Press) Richmond, Va., June 3.—Major Mickle, adju- tant genera] and chief of staff of the United sented his annual report today to Commander-in-Chief Young. 't re-. flects the passing of the men who, composed the armies of the South. It follows in full: “The year just closed has been the most discouraging which I have known since 1 was appointed adju-, tant general by General John B. Gordon, nearly fourteen years ago. The receipts from the camps show ya woefu] decline (Which must be expected) and the death rate among our beloved comrades has been ap- palling. “Camps: During the year charters have beep issued to ten new camps, distributed as follows: Oklahoma Division, three; Virginia, Florida and Texas, two each; Georgia, one. This increase is more than offset by the forfeiture of charter by twenty- six camps, making a net loss of sixteen. Then, the membership of many in good standing is so reduced that these barely keep alive, and cannot for many years more. The fact that sufficient numbers have been found to organize ten camps is encouragine, and shows that the “spirit of the sixties” still lives in the hearts of the immortal surviv- ors of the Confederate armies. Number of Camps by Departments This Year h21 370 Last Army of Tennessee. .. . Transmississippi .. Army of N, Virginia, . 524 382 226 Totals . .. L1116 Total Camps Chartered As per last report This year Total pumber chartered District of Columbia belongs Maryland Division. Illinois, Ohio and Indiana are part of the Kentccky Division. Pacific pivision includes New Mexico, California, Colorado, Arizo- na and Kansas. Missouri Division includes tana, Washington and Oregon. “I feel that 1 should be recreant to my duty did I fail to direct at- tention to the splendid work of the Brigadier General who commanded the Second Texas Brigade—Henry G. Askew. General Askew has in season and out of season labored with a zea]l and enthusiasm worthy of the highest praise. He has vis- ited the camps of his brigade (larg- er than some divisions), induced them to pay back dues, had efficient officers elected, 'aroused drooping spirits. Altogether he has done a patriotic work in a thorough and a to Mon- accepted and the patrons were ln-lEngIneers met here today with del- | painstaking way, and is entitled to structed to circulate petition, ommending suitable persons to serve the unexpired terms of each. | i | ing incomplete, the Board adjourned | to meet again on next Tuesday, | June 8. . C. A. PARKER, : ’ Supt. and Secy. (By Associated Press.) Berlin, June 3—The amount paid out by the city of Berlin for the sup- port of families of soldiers had reached a sum exceeding $7,000,000 at the end of April. The number of families assisted had increased from 62,980 in August to 115,000 in | | The petition was April. 'Trade Commission arrived in center east of the Mississippi river and many from other districts. This ery and mechanical inventions. rec- ' egates present from every Imporlnnllhlghosl commendation. Finances “Below is a summary of the cash The business of the Board yet be- |is an extensive display of machin- receipts, and expenditures (itemized report of which I shall gladly supply on application) for the year 1914: TRADE COMMISSION . IN NEW YORK New York, June 3.—The Federal this city today for the purpose of pro- curing such information as it can obtain in connection with their in- vestigation into trade conditions. The results of the trip will be for- mulated into a report to be submit- ted to Congress. It will hold ses- sions in the custom house. . Receipts Dues from camps .. Dues from officers . Commissions .. Donations ... WA N Sales of documents badgafi "e ., . Loan ... .$3,335.82 1,481.50 84.00 46.25 243.41 400.00 Total .. .. .$5,595.98 Expendltnrel aalar!es including amount paid for extra help at Year ' AWAITS AN ANSWER FROM MEX LEADERS CARRANZA ISSUES A STATEMENT --PROMISING TO SOON RESTORE - NORMAL CONDITIONS | \ i \ (By Assoclated Press) Atlanta, , June 3—How Pres- ident Wilson's demand to the leaders of the various military factions in Mexico for prompt restoration of peace in that country is being re- ceived by them, is awaited with much interest today by officials in diplomatic quarters. General ap- proval is voiced here of the Presi- dent's action. A statement issued by the Carranza agency here today says it is believed that President Wilson’s note is “due to lack of re- lations” between the United States and the constitutionalist government in Mexico and added that Carranza will soon iestore normel conditions. VOTE CONFIDENCE NEW MINISTERS London, June 3.—Parliament upon reassembling today will make fone of its first and most important acts a vote of confidence in the new ministers. WATERMELONS ARE LEAVING THE STATE Jacksonville, June 2—The car of watermelons to move this sea- son was shipped by D. H. Gilbert from Fort Myers May 27. There {will be, however, only a few cars moved before June 10. There have been heavy and continued showers throughout every melon growing section of the state and the rains have caused injury to the small fruit. This will materially aid the quality and size of the large fruit but will make the crop later than first anticipated. The melon crop of Florida and South Georgia, while not as large as usual, looks promising as to the size and quality of the fruit. In an in- terview with S§. C. Mayo, represen- tring Shackelford-Brown Company, of Albany, Ga., he said: “There will only be ten to fifteen'cars of melons moved before June 10. The melon "crop south of Ocala is discouraging to the growers as continued showers have caused the. small melons to dry up as fast as they appear on the vines, which will make the crop much later than figured on. I be- lieve the movement when it starts . will be general all over the country. IThe weather conditions have been favorable for cantaloupes and toma- toes.” D. H. Gilbert, who is now located at Lakeland, in a conversation with The Packer man, said: “I shipped imy first car of melons May 27, and will ship three more cars about June 1. Vines are looking very promising for a crop of fine melons but the first Confederate Veterans, pre-q later than usual. I do not believe that more than five cars of ripe melons will be shipped before June 10 A great many flelds in the | southern melon section will not have ripe melons before June 15. [ have approximately 4,000 acres through- out Georgia and Florida.” and immediately preced- ing the reunion .. ....$3,220.00 Printing and stationery .. 1,464.79 Postage ... 233.80 360.00 Loan 150.00 616.96 "Vlrs T. J. Jackson, widow of the immortal ‘Stonewall’; Capt. R. E. Lee, the last son of our great leader; Lieut. Gen. Theodore S. Garnett, commander A. N. Va. Dept. U. C. V.; Maj. Gen. Thos. J. Schaffer, eommander La. Div. U. C. Brig. Gen. Robert MecCulloch, . Gen. Thos. G. Jomes, Brig. C. H. Tebault, M. D., sur- {geon general; Col. John W. Trwin, Col. Alex. Hunter, Col. J. V. Har- ris, M. D.; Col. John W'. Morton, Col. Martin Walt, Rev. H. M. Hammill, D. D., chaplain general; Rev. J. M. Lucey, assistant chap- lain Zeneral—all of your staff. “Respectfully submitted, (Signed) WM. E. MICKLE, “Adjutant General and Chief of Stafr.” WEATHER g tonight 2 pactly gro‘fidy tomorrt o mmm No. 178 Bl PARADE BRINGS 10 A CLOSE U.G.Y. REUNION MORE THAN 5,000 VETERANS IN , LINE; CORNER STONE TO STONEWAI.I. JACKSON'S MON- -UMENT LAID THIS AFTER- - -NOON (By Associated Press) Richmond, June 3.—Having re- etected Genera]l Bennett H. Young commander in chief, and selected Birmingham, Ala., for the next re- union, last night, the Veterans to- day prepared for the big annual pa- rade which will be the climax of the reunion. There will be more than five thousand veterans in line. The Virginia militia, many- civic bodies of Connecticut and 2overnors will be on foot. The Guard also will March. The cornerstone to the Stonewill Jackson monument will be laid this afternoon. The fire- works tonight ends the reunion. NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE OPENS Boston, June 2.—The New Eng- land League opened its pennant sea- eon today. ADDITIONAL LOCALS There will be a called meeting of the Ladies of the Maccabees at the Moose Lodge rooms at 3 o’clock Fri- day afternoon. ‘Every member is requested to be present. The R. A. M. will hold its regu- first | shipments will be about three weeks | lar convocation tonight at 7:30. This will be an important session and all members are urged to at- tend. % f - INCREASED FREIGHT RATES Kansas City, Mo., June 3.—The railroads today received an auto- matic increase of 10 per cent in freight rates by the Cumming law, which went into effect, and which was passed by the last Congress. The increased rates were recom- mended by the Interstate Commerce Commission . —_— FARNS ARNDUNGES H CANDDACY FOR COVERNOR (By C. F. Johnsom.) Talahassee, Fla., June 3.—The House today reconsidered the bill to grant to the Federation of Woman's Club certain lands in Dade county for the purpose of establishing Royal Palm Park, and cut the appropria- tion for up-keep to $1 annually, then repassed the bill establishing such park. Senator 'Iron L. Farris made his formal announcement as a candidateé for governor at noon today just be- fore the Seate adjourned. Only local bills were considered in the Senate all day. To Confer Degree 1Berlin, June 3.—"The dean of the faculty of Berlin Uni- versity has decided to confer the degree of doctor of philosophy upon all candidates who, after passing the required examination and submit- ting the required thesis, have been killed in battle before they could be formally invested with the degree earned. The form of the new di- ploma has been drawn by Prof. E. Von Wilamowitz-Moellendorf and Prof. Ed Norden, and reads: “The dean of the faculty of phil- ! osophy has conferred upon the rep- utable, learned and brave, who after he had passed the examination in philosophy with (great, very great) praise and had published, with the approval o the faculty, a (very) praiseworthy dissertation with the title, earned for himself, through his death for the Fatherland, glory beyond all praise, the distinctions and honor of a doctor of philosophy, in order thereby to consecrate his memory." . LAY JACKSON CORNERSTONE Richmond, Va., June 3.—With fitting ceremony a cornerstone was "~ laid today by the Confederate veter- ans in annual session here, to the memory of Stonewall Jackson. Mrs. T. J. (“Stonewall”) Jackson, the widow of the famous general, is one of the notable guests at the reunion and will take part in the laying of the cornerstone. Much sentiment prevails and there is solemn gloom among the sturdy relicts of the days of "65.