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Evening star., 1914-11-24

hesitated. Then from the German
ranks they heard the voice Of the Zou-
ave prisoner, who called to them:
Shoot. it CTirez douc nom
de Dieu.)"
There then flashed out from the
ranks of the zouaves general dis
charge of rifles and machine guns. This
fire laid low the assailants of the zou-
aves, and with them fell the heroic
soldier whose devotion made 1t possible
for his countrymen to checkmate the
ruse of the enemy.
IF the name of this brave man is
unknown. at least his regiment will re-
tain forever the remembrance of his
sacrifice. which is equal to any of the
most courageous personal incidents re-
corded in our glorious history
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Of the session will be three dozen warm
garments for some little children in dew
astated Belgium. Such garments as
were not finished today were taken away
by the women to be finished in their
own homes
These included dresses. coats. waists
and practically every sort of clothing
for children.
for this work, and said today that they
would be glad to get material that
any one feels disposed to contribute,
and that they will make 1t into cloth
ing. They ask particularly for flannel
and wooden goods, but will welcome
any donations.
Yarn Is much needed. and odds and
ends will be used up X sent to Mrs
Baker, 1901 Biltmore street.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TOPIC.
Series of Conferences on Subject
Planned by School Head.

Vocational education for the schools of
Washington is to be the subject OF a
series of con erences which are being
planned by Ernest L. Thursston. super
intendent Of public schools. Supt. Thurs
ton Saturday sent to the various genera
officials of the system, directors of spe-
cial work and principals Of the high
schools a letter to determine just how
much interest existed among them in the
subject. Although the letters were not
received until yesterday. Supt Thursto n
today received about fifteen replies Of
an affirmative nature
AS a result of this interest number
Of conferences will be held in the near
future at which various phases o. voca-
tional education will be taken up.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
DR.. McMurray to Address Teachers

Methods of teaching geography are to
be discussed by DR.. Frank NJ McMurray
of the teachers college of Columbia Uni
versity when he addresses the teachers
of Washi2gton's public schools Decem-
ber 3.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
RURAL CREDITS DISCUSSED.
Progressive State Oranges in Session
at National Hotel.

State rural and personal credit sys-
TENS formed the topics Of discussion
at today's conference of the execu-
tive committee Of Progressive State
Oranges, with representatives OF farm
organizations. which began yesterday
at the National Hotel and is to continue
for several days.
Robert b. Van Cortland told of the
New Yorw state land mortgage banks,
and the Wisconsin system OF such
banks also was discussed. Later to-
day the so-called Milliken plan for per-
sonal credits for farmers and the
various farmers personal credit sys-
TENS of Europe will be discussed by
R. C. Milliken and others.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
CALLED ON COMRADES
TO SHOOT HIM DOWN
Frsnch Government Tells How
Zouave, Prisoner Of Germans,
Gave Up His Life.

PARIS, November 24.-There was
given out semi officially in Paris the
following recital:
The other day in Belgium a German
column was advancing to attack the
forest of Brie. defended by detach-
,aent of Zouaves. Our men noticed that
before them the Germans forced
zouaye prisoner, and at the same time
they heard cries of Stop firing"
For an instant our rifiemen and the
men In charge Of our machine guns
Evening star., 1914-11-24

the early part Of December. william
Fahey has asked for a transfer OF the
license held by the Century Club and
for a transfer of location from s1b
Vermont avenue to 1881 NJ street
northwest. Mr.. Fahey recently was
refused a license at 1901 Goth street
northwest Other applications filed to-
day were by David Walsh for trans
fer from 421 10th street northwest to
407 10th street northwest. and Ferdi-
nand Bendheim for an original whole
sale license at 254 11th street south
east.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Entertainment Planned.

An entertainment will be given In
the John Dickson Home Friday after
noon at 2:3o o'clock. under the auspices
Of the Sunshine and Community So
ciety. Vocal. violin and chorus music
will comprise part Of the program. ana
Logan, Mrs. Charles P. Grandfeld. Mr..
H. p. Mcintosh. Mrs. Henry l. Mann
Mrs w. E. Andrews and Mrs. Ells
Logan.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
CLUBWOMEN ARE SEWING
FOR BELGIAN CHILDREN
Invite Donations Of Goods to Be
Made Into Little
Garments.

Prominent clubwomen of Washington
are meeting regularly to sew on little
garments for the needy children Of Bel
gium. This work is being done under
the leadership of the Twentieth Century
Club relief committee. Of which Mrs.
Frank Baker. 1901 Biltmore street, is
chairman.
About two dozen of the members gath
cred today in the apartments of Mrs.
Marius Campbell. the Mendoza, 10th
street and kalorama road, and the result
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Youths Wireless Causes Arrest.

BOSTON, November 24-Lyman Say
ward, an eighteen-year-ol Wollaston
youth, was arrested by federal officers
today for operating a powerful wire
less station without license. Accord
ing to the government radio inspectors,
Sayward had been annoving British
merchant steamers with repeated calls.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Cue Murder Trial Nears End.
Foreign Correspondence of The stal

ROCKVILLE, Md. November 24.-
The trial of Jacob L. Cue a farme OF
Damascus district, on an Indictment
charging him with the murder August
25 of Horace Young, also Damascus
district farmer, which began in the cir
cult court here yesterday afternoon and
continued until late hour last night.
was resumed this morning. when argu-
ments OF counsel to jury began.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Thanksgiving Is Topic in Schools.

Subjects being taught in the public
schools of the District this week are
being related in large degree to
Thanksgiving day. Arithmetic. history.
grammar and geography all are
brought to bear upon turkey. cram
berries and other goodies" Because of
The act of Congress forbidding collec-
lions of money in the schools no
Thanksgiving collection may be taken
up this year.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Bank Agents Give s25o,ooo Bonds,

A bond of s250,ooO has been exacted
by the federal reserve board Of each
of the twelve federal reserve agents
connected with one or other of the
twelve federal reserve banks. Each
deputy agent is to execute bond in the
sum Of s150,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Russians
Win Battle
With Turks
PE-ROGRAD BELIEVES GERMAN
LINES ARE BROKEN
Greece, Roumania, Italy and Portu.
gal May Soon Be Involved
in War
(Ey Associated Press. J

London, Dec. 1.-War reports
today are fragmentary and conflict
ing. Indications are that the allies
are steadily pressing along the whole
western front. They report progress
almost everywhere. Berlin does not
deny some reports OF the allies sue
cesses.
un the east the Austrian defeat is
not denied. The German advance
on Warsaw has apparently been
found very difficult. Berlin reports
further progress. Petrograd believes
that the German offensive is broken.
A Russian official report claims they
have won one of the wars bloodiest
battles in the Trans Caucasus from
the Turks. They say the Russian
artillery dispersed Turkish column
killing half of them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
EOfficial Weather Repor t

Tampa, Dec. 31-For Tampa and
vicinity: Fair and colder tonight
frost probable in exposed places
Friday fair, continued cool.
For Florida: Fair tonight and Fri
day; cooler in peninsula tonight;
heavy frost in north and light frost
in interior of central portion to-
night.
Winds for the East Gulf: Moder-
ate north.
Winds for the South Atlantic: !:
Moderate to fresh north and north
west.
General Weather Conditions
The high pressure area which was
over the plains States Wednesday
morning has drifted slowly eastward
and covers the lower and middle
Mississippi and the lower Ohio var
ley this morning. 1t has caused
fair, cooler weather generally over
the interior of the country. Rain
has fallen over Florida, and on the
Texas coast, and snow has occurred
in scattered localities over the Lake
region and the Ohio valley. An area
of relatively low barometer is over
Iextreme southrn Florida An area
of high pressure central over Nevada
has caused generally fair weather
(over the western States, except over
western Washing gton, where there
has been rain. A low pressure area
appears over western Canada. but
has as yet caused little precipita-
tion.
1t is colder this morning east OF
the Mississippi, the freezing line
reaching to Thomasville. Ga, and
Pensacola, Fla. Pensacola reports
killing frost. 1t is warmer this
morning generally west of the Mis-
sissippi. Temperatures are below
normal this morning in nearly all
parts of the country.
indications are for fair and colder
weather in the vicinity of Tampa to-
might with frost probable in the
exposed places. Friday will be fair,
continued cool.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

Mr.. John F. Buell., of South Da-
kota, an old friend of Mr.. Will F.
Wider, has arrived in Lakeland and
is looking about with the view of
locating here. Mr.. Buell. has been
in the transfer and express business
for many years and has sold out and
come to Florida to enjoy the sun
shine and fruit and delightful cli-
mate of our State, He expresses great
surprise at what he has seen and
learned in Florida and as the most
of Florida visitors, says Lakeland is
the best city he has seen; and the
soil and prosperity of the people are
much better than Mr.. Wider has
ever told his South Dakota friends
for the last two years.
Mr.. Wider will have several
South Dakota people down here this
winter and we will welcome them all
to our beautiful city.
Mr.. Wider is a great booster for
Lakeland and has many friends and
property in Lakeland as we'll as
elsewhere in Florida, but Lakeland
Is his home town.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Military Officers
To Be Examined
On Next Sunday

The officers elected to head th-
new military company that is being
organized here will take their exam
nations next Sunday. Major Col
lins, of Plant City, will be the exam
lining officer. Orders were received
from the adjutant general to g.
ahead with the examinations, and
the officers are anxious to have them
over with as soon as possible, as the
company can not be mustered in un-
til they receive their commissions.
Considerable interest is being
manifested in the mastering In oil
the company, and new applications
are being received every day for
membership. It is the intention OF
the officers to make this one OF the
best companies in the State. AS the
three officers elected, Mr.. Steitz,
Mr.. Boultier and Mr.. Will, are all
men of considerable military expert
ence. there is no doubt that the To-
cal company will receive the best OF
military training, and will be well
to the front when the next encamp-
.ment is held next summer.
The examination for the officers
is very rigid, occupying some seven
or eight hours and covering eight
subjects, including military tactics
and general history. The officers ex-
pect to have the company mustered
in by Jan. 10, and notice thereof
will be given through the columns
of the Telegram. -g1oH
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
LIQUOR IS NOT A STATE ISSUE
tBy Associated Press. }

Topeka. Kan, Dec. 3l.-lf the
liquor traffic is a State, not nation
al issue, why does the government
heavily tax it and grant liceIses to
engage therein? This question was
asked here today by John P. st.
John, the first Kansas prohibition
governor, at the national convention
of the intercollegiate Prohibition
Association He declared the con-
tention that the liquor question is a
purely State issue is not founded ON
history. Ecy q bG, &.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Awaiting Kitchener's Army
(By Associated Press,

London, Dec. 31.-British OBJ
servers think that the general allied
movement against the whole German
front will be postponed until Kitch-
ener's new army Is in the field. The
Germans still hold Labasse. 1T is
strongly fortified and it Is necessary
to take 1t as it would command the
line Of communications. Immense
loss OF life would be incurred in its
capture.
News here indicates that a polit.
ical situation involving Greece, Rou-
mania, Italy and Portugal is devel-
oping daily.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
ALABAMA FARMER KILLED
WHILE GUARDING HIS BARN
lBy Associated Press

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 81 r.
A. Stillwell, a farmer near ElmOre,
was shot and killed this morning
while guarding his barn, which had
been frequently robbed recently.
Possess with bloodhounds are hunt
ing the slayers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Answer to U. s. Soon to Be Prepared
(By Associated Prass,

London, Dec. 31.-The official
information bureau gave out a state
ment this afternoon that the answer
to the United States note protesting
against he detention of American
shipping will be prepared as soon az
possible. 1t will be In the same
friendly tone as the United States
communication. Ambassador Page
and Foreign Secretary Gray dis
cussed the United States note today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
|'ntague, of Lake City
President; Tallahassee
ext Meeting Place

ans Club. assisted by the faculty of
the local high school.
The Auditorium had been entirely
transformed with decorations of
Palms, moss, ferns,- and a profusion
of cut flowers, and the stage was ar
tistically draped in the colors of the
Association.
During the evening delicious fruit
punch and waters were served the
visiting teachers, and they were also
invited to take some of the display
of citrus fruit which some of Lake
lands generous fruit growers had so
Hospitality provided for this purpose.
After an hour or so of social in
tercourse. DR.. Monroe was appoint
ed toastmaster, and that the selec-
tion was a happy one was success
fully proved by the graceful man
ner in which he acquitted himself in
this difficult role. Responses were
made by Misses Rowena Longmire,
Glenn Hampton, Harris, Profs.
Lynch, Martin, O'Brien, and other
prominent members of the Associa-
tion, and it was not until a late
hour that the guests departed for
their various homes with the declar-
alton that the evening had been
most pleasantly spent.
Preceding the reception last even-
ing. DR.. Redway, author of Red
ways Geography, gave lecture,
which he illustrated with colored
slides, showing scenes of the conti-
nents where volcanoes are prevalent.
This lecture, so ably presentd by DR..
Redway, was, indeed, a treat to the
teachers.
Yesterday Afternoons Sessions
The session yesterday afternoon
devoted to the high school section
was opened with paper on the True
Function Of the High School, by
Principal E. L. Robinson, of Tam
pa. Prof. Robinson is an able
speaker and his address on this sub
ject was thorough and complete.
The "six Plus Six Plan," as dis
cussed by Dean Salley, of the Flor
ida Women's College was developed
in manner that showed much ex-
perience and practical knowledge of
this method by the speaker and
proved one of the most instructive
on the program. Following
Dean Salley, Miss Agnes Ellen Har-
ris, who is director of the Home
Economics in the State College for
Women, gave an interesting and en-
address on Home Eco
ncmics in the High School, and
dealt with this important subject in
a capable manner. DR.. Redway,
who spoke next. spoke along same
line, emphasizing Miss Harris re-
marks.
The final session of the afternoon
was held at 3 o'clock, when the pa
pers pertaining to the Importance of
the classics in the high school were
given by the following speakers:
DR.. Montague, Mr.. C. U. Clark and
Mr.. w. R. Thomas. These lee
lures were able and instructing to
all present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
SAFETY.AT.SEA CONVENTION
FAILED TODAY
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 81. The Safe
ty-at-sea convention, Grarted by the
international conference at London,
virtually failed today, as participal-
ing nations failed to exchange rati-
fications. The European war upset
their plans. Today is the last day
for exchanges. So far as known
here none of the maritime powers
have sent exchanges and the United
States did not attempt it. 1t is be-
lieved that the convention will be
made effective after the war has
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Dangerous Disturbances at Manila
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 31.-Dean c.
Worcester, former Philippine secre-
tary Of the interior, today submitted
to the Senate committee consider
ing the Philippine independence bill
a private Manila dispatch. The mes
sage said that recent disturbances
there were insignificant in result,
though dangerous. Mr.. Worcester
vouched for the accuracy of the mes
sage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Cotton Rates
To Europe
Advanced
ENORMOUS INCREASES HAVE
BEEN MADE
Rate to Liverpool Increased So Cents.
To Bremen Is Now $3.25
Per Hundred
lBy Associated Press. }

Galveston, Texas, Dec. 81
Ocean cotton rates to Europe have
advanced enormously since the war
started. The rate to Liverpool is
from As cents to 81. To Bremen,
from the same figures, to 1926 per
hundred.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
PRESIDENT LYNCHBURG
FOUNDRY co. SUICIDES
(By Associated Press }

(By Associated Press
Lynchburg, Va, Dec. 31-Henry
E. McWane, president of the Lynch
burg Foundry Co., committed sui
eide here today. He was 54 years
old. The company maintains a plant
at Admission, Ala Ill health was the
probable cause Of suicide.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Walton Co. Farmer
Killed Wife, Then
Committed Suicide
(By Associated Press. }

Vby ASBUCIHCtu fTeEE.
Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 31.-W. J.
Qualls, Walton county farmer,
killed his wife and himself yester-
day and threatened his daughter,
she said. Cause of shooting un.
known.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

Governor-elect Charles s. Whit
man of New York has announced
his intention Of lending his support
to the movement for Worldwide
peace.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Bombarding Pola
By Associated Press. }

Copenhagen, Dec. 31.-A Berlin
private report says the French and
English fleets are bombarding Pola.
the Austrian Adriatic naval base,
also Rouigno.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Prohibition
OF Exports
Is Urged
BEFORE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COM
MTTEE
Illinois Congressman Wants Presi-
dent Vested With Power to Pro.
hibit Export Of War Materials
tBy Associated Press.) }

NDy HSSOCIdCeU TTtbS.
Washington, Dec. 31.-Congres-
sional action, empowering the presi-
dent to prohibit expectation of war
materials was today urged before
the House foreign affairs committee
by Representative Towner of Illinois.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
Rejected Amendment to Literacy
Bill
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 31.-The SEN
ate today rejected the amendment to
the alien literacy test in the immi-
grafton bill. The amendment pro-
posed to enlarge the classes except
ed by adding those subject to po-
litical and racial prosecutions to
those subject to religious persecu-
tions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

Women porters carry the luggage
OF tourists in the island of Capri.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

The Russian government has
placed a large order for marine en-
Sines In Detroit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

The railroads of the United States
employ 100000 persons. a large
number Of whom will benefit by the
recent increase in rates allowed by
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31
RAILROAD NOTES

Metal ties are used extensively In
Switzerland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

.a)f1leS 10
u Tonight
- Lakeland Meeting
r History o. the
me Association
on of Tallahassee
h.,f netting, and the
hAoicers for the ensu-
lrida Educational
tally completed it's
.r noon today. An
Jon this afternoon,
,ess session, an ad-
iway and the dec
tonight will brinA
ssions of what Is
aany of the educa-
ccessful and satis-
they have ever en-
oficers were elected
the ensuing year:
p. Montague, Lake
miss Lottie Tee
elton Phillips, Will
III L. Turner, Inver-
oB. B. Lane, of Pen
y. P. Montague, of
placed in nomina.
q recognized as men
qualifications, and
great strength, the
bly, believin g that the
se Association would
bands of either. DR..
I strong and forceful
will make an ideal
D Educational organiza-
4 ht came up over the
meeting, Tallahassee
iine being the con-
/ fact that Tallahassee
letermined effort to
ssent convention, and
! in favor of Lake.
enough votes to give
! the prize.
rning's Session
! session opened with
by Rev. J. E. Wray,
h Hon. o. B. Martin
, D. c., sDoke on
bs, and Girls Tomato
.artin is an authority
cts and his talk was
alton and instruction
I'd him.
Cox, Of the State Uni
)oke on the opportun-
rn teacher in molding
If the children whom
rge. This subject is
Cox's heart, and his
only forceful but
and thought on
; able speaker.
fternoon an interest
IS held at the First
irch. The topic for
THE Rural School,
table and instructing
lie by various teachers
prominent in school
Lynch presided over
President Hall made
the industrial train
school as practiced
=. and of the success
had been introduced
'dy also spoke on the
,ery enthusiastically
1t there is a great op-
very rural teacher in
McBrien then gave a
on the opportunities
ers of the country
; broadening the lives
through the school
Tort talks on the va
I the rural school
we're both interesting
!. This session was
t important held dur
ton.
,n Last Night
was given last even
-. NHA
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

The Amalgamated Association Of
Street and Electric Railway En-.
ployes Of America has 212 agree
ments with as many corporations.
The last report Of the genral execu-
tive board shows that out Of eleven
strikes only one ~as lost.
Srj -s 1rs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-31

The Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burg railway. through its purchas.
Ing department, buys fresh eggs.
meats. groceries. stationery, build
Ing materials. cars. locomotives.
rails. ties and an endless variety of
detailed material for maintenance.
involving monthly expenditure OF
from $250.O00 to 100000.