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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

Trade unionists of Logansport are
mourning the loss of their charters
because of a fire which destroyed the
building in which the Trade and
Labor Assembly was located.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
LABOR NEWS AND NOTES

The annual cut of British Column
bia timber is approximately two bill
lion feet There are 42O mills and
100 logging camps in the province,
employing about 0,000 men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Liner Florida Is
Safe Off Sandy
Hook Is Report
(By Associated Press. J

New York, Dec. II The French
liner FlOride, more than week
overdue. and concerning whose
safety there has been apprehension,
is reported by wireless one hundred
miles east of Sandy Hook this morn
ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Three Steamers Sunk by Mines
(By Associated Press.

South Sheffield, Dec. 7.-Three
steamers. one believed to be pas
senger ship, were sunk by mines in
the North Sea, off LambOrOueh
Head last night. One was identified
as the Clearwater. Seven of the crew
lost, twelve saved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
RAILROAD NOTES

In the last 20 years the reighl
traffic through the Suez canal has
more than trebled, while the num-
ber Of passengers has increased only
about IS per cent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
German Attack On Eng.
Stimulated Recruiting.
Preparations for Defence
Being Rapidly Made
BRITISH ARE STIRRED NEVER BEFORE AND DECLARE THEY
WILL BE READY FOR THE GERMAN BOMBARDERS
SHOULD THEY COME AGAIN
Allies Irving to Push Germans Belgium Three Steamers Sunk
in North Sea by Mines

have occupied German trenches at
the bayOnet's point and consolidat-
ed their positions at Lombaertzyde
and St. George. No infantry at
tacks along the remainder of the
front. Quiet in Alsace.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

The manufacture of fuel briquettes
from sawdust, shavings and naptha-
lene is a new Colorado industry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

The Pennsylvania is having plans
drawn for new passenger station
at Johnstown. Pa, to be built at
cost of 100000 Work will be
started Immediately after Jan. !.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

Marcus A. Dow, general safety
agent of the New York Central lines,
has written a film drama with safety
as it's theme. which will be used by
the company in educating its en-
ployes in its safety campaign. Tne
title is Steve Hills Awakening
Hhe characters being all railroad
men and those associated with them.
The St. Paul has awarded the
contract for s2,0OO,000 worth of the
work of electrification of the Bitter
Root Rocky & Blet Mountain ranges
in Montana and will follow this
closely with additional contracts in
excess of s1O,O00,OO0, the total
scheme for the electrification of this
section being estimated to cost more
than 100000.
OF the 1850 men suspended by the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad last spring,
200 have returned to work in the
machine shops at Altoona, and 90 in
the car shops. This is the first time
that any considerable number has
been called back In order to pre-
pare the motive power for winter
and the business revival believed to
be imminent in railroad circles, sew
eral departments of the shops are
now running on full working time
55 hours a week They had been
working 40 and As hours a week
during the summer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Allies Occupy German Trenhes
(By Associated Press .

Paris, Dec. IA French official
statement this afternoon says that
between the sea and Lys the allies
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
BRYAN ASKED TO FIND
TODD AND HUNTINGTON

NEW YORK. August 1O.-The Aero
Club OF America to-day requested Sec
rotary OF State Bryan to use his Of
fees to learn the Whereabouts of Pro-
lessor David Todd. OF Amherst Col.
lege. in Russia, on scientific mission
Professor Todd, who is Il member Of
the aeronautical map committee of the
Aero Club, went 10 Russia to photo
graph an eclipse OF the sun. intending
10 use an aeroplane I'm the work. lis
July lG.
The Aero Club also renewed its re
quest TO Mr.. Bryan that he try to eff.
feet the release of Mr.. and Mrs. Archer
Nj. Huntington. of New York arrested
recently at Nuremberg. Bavaria. as
spies. MI. Huntington was collecting
aeronautical maps for the oreaniza. ion.
and il is believed the arrest was due to
the fact that Mr.. Huntington had these
maps in his possession.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
RATE BROUGHT
DOWN TO NEARLY NORMAL.

LONDON, August lc.-The action of
American bankers i'm shipping sold to
England has brought down the cX-
change rate Oh American paper 10 near
~ normal.
The distress OF Americans stranded
in London has been so FAR relieved that
the American committee nov Is direct
ing It's, energies and the resources IL
has in hand TO reScuinE stranded COM
patriots on tho Continent.
The committee is making arrange
ments with the Continental railways TO
provide distressed Americans with
transportation to coast ports. Thco-
dore Petizcr, New York banker, Is
preparing TO 20 to the Continent In an
cndcavor TO persuade bankers there
that II Is safe for them TO cash Amctl-
cam paper
Thus far Walter Hines Page, Amcri-
can ambassador, has been unable to cs-
iabiish direct communication with the
United States officials i'm Germany in
order TO facilitate the relief o: Amcri-
can tourists in that country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
GENERAL STAFF COMPELLED
TO ABANDON IT'S PLANS

Especial Cable 10 The Times Dispatch.
PARIS. August Conformation that
Is considered here to bc-a bsolutcly re-
liable concerning Gcrmany's strategy
cal plans. was given here to-day by NJ.
DeFreycinet. the cN Premier. who, with
NJ Gambctta. organized the French ma
tonal defense after the War OF 1870.
NJ DeFreycinct. who has just re-
turnSi from RoSatz near the German
o"lss frontier. to-day made the fol-
lowing statement:
IN Germany and Switzerland, Ger
many plans were an open secret. The
general staff had planned to throw
-uV'ooo troops across Belgium, stimuli
taneously delivering great attack on
rue t eastern frontier by Murlhausen and
nasei. In order TO prevent the entry
OF German troops at Basel. Switzerland
had modified even before Germany de-
ciared war OH France. The decisive
check at Liege. Swltzerland's icter1
inination to preserve her neutrality.
and the French advance at MucIhausen
nave compelled the German general
staff to abandon the plan"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
AUSTRIA FEARS MAIL
Will BE. HELD IN ENGLAND

WASHINGTON. August 1o.-The Aus
trian government has called attention
Of the United States TO the inconve-
niencc. loss and trouble caused by In
corruption of mail between the United
States and Germany and Austria. Civ
ing warning that mail for Austria and
hungary given to English liners would
he held in England. Secretary Bryan
forwarded the Austrian ambassadors
suggestion TO Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson. who sent this reply:
II have taken every measure to see
that mail originating In the United
States for all countries be dispatched
by the steamship line which will most
expeditiously deliver the mail at It's
destination. There was no foreign
mail originating in this country left
on hand in New York yesterday after
noon. 1t had all been dispatched"
The Postmaster General explained
that ell mail for Austria Hungary adj
dressed via Rotterdam had been order
ed sent by Dutch liners. unless IL could
be more eXpeditiously handled by other
routes. No German or Austria Hun
garian mail has been sent by British
ships.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
TOURISTS STOP THEIR
CLAM0R|NC TO RETURN
with Treasure Cruisers On Way and
Banks Cashing Checks, Their
Alarms Are Allaycd.
SPECIAL VESSELS UNNECESSARY
Secretary Garrison Thinks CONNER
ciaI Ships Can Carry the 10000
Americans In Europe Who Really
Wish to Come Home.

WASHINGTON August lo-Ameri-
cans in Europe have stopped clamoring
to return homo. according to to-day's
state Department reports. Ambassa
dor Page. at London. cablcd that. while
steamers sailing on Saturday carried
| 5000 Americans. since tho treasure
cruisers started and banks began adj
nncing cash on demand. many of
In ose who at first bcsieged the embassy
with appeals for transportation have
expressed Willingness to remain IN
definitely.
Secretary Garrison estimated to-
might that the number OF Americans
stranded in Europe who really desire
TO return home has dropped to 3oooo-
lie doubts whether II VIII be necessary
Ito send any vessels across to bring
these people To the United states, as
commercial lines appear TO be able to
Itakc care OF them all one or two
ships, he thinks, may have TO hc sent
TO some ports where Americans have
4congrcgated beyond the reach on ncu-
trial commercial vessels.
Encouraging reports tonight from
Italy said Mediterranean steamers were
prcpa ring TO resume traffic, and .a,neri-
cans who desire transportation arc as
surcd of accommodations Within the
next few days Advices from Germany
said there had been general improve
ment in the condition of Americans in
that country.
Secretary Bryan announced that tho
| State Department had been notified
that the large permanent American
colony In Berlin could care for those
entirely without support. Rcpr"scnta-
lions have been made To the German
Foreign Office. lie said. In regard I"
special cases where Americans have
been detained OF suspicion.
Another source of anxiety has been
relieved by "a deposit Of gold in Now
York TO cover letters Of credit held By
ma rooncd tourists in Switzerland.
| Among the contributions to-day to
the American Red Cross, in response
To it's appeal for funds to he used IN
European relief work. were checks
for $4,000 each from Mrs Rcdncld
Proctor, widow Of Senator Proctor. OF
Vermont. and her daughter. \ group
Of prominent army women. including
Mrs. w, w. Wotherspoon. wife Of the
chief or staff OF the army, assembled
to-day I'm Red Cross headquarters and
worked on uniforms to be worn by tho
society's nurses who viii co 10 Europe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
ASK GOVERNMENT FOR
WAR RISKS INSURANCE
Members OF Foreign Trades Council
Recommend This as Measure
of Relief.
PRESENT RATES TOO HIGH
Even With 100 Ships Ready to Enter,
American Registry Situation Would
Not BE Greatly mpoved-Rcsolu-
lions Sent TO Washington.

MEN YORK, August 1o.-Thc Ma
tional Foreign Trades Council. at a
special meeting here to-day. took meas
ures for the relief of the congestion of
foreign commerce. due to the war.
James a. Farrell. president of the
United States Steel Corporation, and
chairman of the council in opening the
meeting. laid stress ON tho seriousness
Of the situation. and gave as the OBJ
tect of tho relief measures the starting
of exports to Europe.
1t was agreed that the council. which
consists OF thirty-iivc national repre-
sentative manufacturers, bankers, MGR
chants. railroad and stcainshipmen. col
lcctively standing for the general in
tercst of all clements engaged in or
affected by foreign trade. should work
for national unity or action in setting
American export and import trade free
from the paralysis OF transportation.
The council decided to keep in daily
touch with all Its members in All parts
of the United States and with the nu :
mcrous commercial and industrial or
ganiZations which have tcleGraphed To
il for information regarding shipping.
Its object is TO cooperate with every
effective agency for the extension OF
American commerce.
The council adopted resolutions urE
ing the prompt passage of a bill pend
ing in Congress, which would provide
mmedls =, means to increase the Amer
lean me; ant marine, and recommend
ing that the government at once pro-
vide war risks insurance at reasonable
rates on both the bulls and carGoes of
American vessels engaged in oversee
trade.
Z In order to speed tho accomplish
Sment of the proposed relief measures.
the resolutions were transmitted imme-
diately to President Wilson, Secretary
Bryan. Secretary Of the Treasury Me
.\doo. Secretary OF Commerce Rediield.
Senator O'Gorman. chairman OF the
Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee.
who has the pending shipping registry
bill in charge, and To congressional
party leaders.
James j. Hill and Mr. Farrell strong =
iy expressed the opinion that even with
upwards OF 100 foreign built ships
ready To come under the American flag
in case the bill passes, The present rates
movement of commerce still would be
retarded. For this reason. the recon-
mendation for government Insurance
was adopted. the council indorSing the
principle. and not urging any particu-
lar method The general sentiment
was that with the shipping registry bill
enacted and the insurance question
placed upon reasonable basis the
equilibrium OF exchange soon would
be restored as an incident of renew ed
movement of exports and Imports
committee. to be headed by Mr.
Farrell. was appointed to represent the
council in Washington at the confer
encc called by Secretary McAdoo for
Friday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
EUROPEAN WAR ENTERS
MOST DECISIVE WEEK
II French and Belgian Armies Con.
tinue Victorious, Then Doom of
Germany l. Sealed.
STRATEGIC PLAN UNCHANGED
Troops of Allies Massiilg West of
Liegc, and Fields of Waterloo
Again May Run Red With Blood.
France Still Confident.
Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch ]

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch
PARIS. August l0.--The mos; de
cisi"c week IT. the European war has
just begun. If tho French and Belgian
armies continue victorious during the
next seven days. and England's fleet
is successful. Gcrunanvs doom is
sealed. On the other hand. German
successes would have tho effect of pro-
longing the war. without having any
decisive effect on the ultimate out
come.
GerInany's strategic plan, as far as
Licce is concerned. is not altered
Regiment after regiment is pouring in
10 the lines from Cologne and Coblenz
to storm the gallant Belgian forts
But what was difficult five days ago
has been rendered practically inpos-
siblc nov by The tremendous activity
of 10000 skilled civilians during the
last thirty hours in strengthening
licCcS defense works. and by the ap-
parent massinE of the French and Brit
ish troops to the westward OF LieGc
Reports from the scene of conflict
differ here tonight. but. assuming that
the Germans should overpower Lieye
by their Overwhelming numbers aud
at the expense of an incalcula bic
waste OF lives or have already done so,
the Kaiser's legion must encounter in
great battle the coalition of forces
somewhere between Namur and Brus-
sells. probably on tho fields of waterloo
Meanwhile. with the tremendous
spur given the French army by the
occupation of Southern Alsacc. the
whole force now is advancing towards
German territory. where the first
great Impact of the main armies is ex-
pected.
The triangle between Coblenz. Ma
inur and foul more than likely will
be the scene OF this epic battle
Al the same time. the victorious
~ t,at
through the gap of Belfort. prohn bly,
VIII be reinforced by troops from
Epinal. and make n desperate effort To
capture Strassburg.
The attitude OF the whole French
nation continues in a tone OF dign!.icd
! confidence and the French victories in
Aisace are not ovcrvalued. \ temper
AIRY check would cause no surprise.
nor would II shake Frances firm con.
hdencc In ultimate triunnh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
COST Of LIVING
CONTINUES sKYWARD
Especial to The Times-Dispatch !

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. August l0.-The cost
OF living in New York continues TO
soa:. Dealers say the European wal
is 10 blame. Staples. Injuries and drugs
are rising in price daily. especially the
latter. Carbolic acid has tripled in
price. Thymol costs double what it
aid several days ago
GRADUATED sugar is IL cents a
pound wholesale. n gain Of more than
cent since tho war began. Flour
has advanced 75 cents a barrel Pork
products have jumped 4 cents a pound;
lamb. 2 cents; beef. half n cent. Smoked
and cured meats have risen as much
as 10 ncr cent. as have wines.
thousands of workers are idle. or
working part time as result of the
war The Standard Oil has nut TO-
600 mon at its Eayonne plant on half
time. scores of other big plants arc
expected to close at any time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
Funeral Train pnsScs Orange.

. Especial TO The Times Dispatch
ORANGE, VA. August lo.-The sue
cial train hearing the body of Mrs
Woodrow Wilson passed through here
this evening at $50 o'clock \ large
crowd had gathered at tho dcpot to
pay honor to the memory OF the first
lady OF the land. and stood with un-
covered heads as the train rolled slow
ly through tho town. The courthouse
bell and the bells in the churches were
folltd in respect to the dead. and the
air OF solcmnity aud sincere sorrow
which pervaded tho whole crowd
showed the respect aud sympathy felt
for the President and his bercavcd
family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
QUEBEC FEARS VISIT
OF GERMAN WARSHIP
Zig Guns Are BEING Rushed to city
md Port In Ordered

OTTAWA. ONT. August 1o--Big
guns are being rushed to Quebec by
the military authorities. via the Grand
Trunk Railway. All possible speed
is being used The preparations are
taken TO indicate that the Canadians
are guarding against the contingency
of the approach Of German warships
The British authorities have order ed
the Canadian government to ship T0O.-
600 bushels of wheat 1000. 900 bushels
OF oats and 10000 tons of hay. Ship
mcnt will be from Montreal across the
Atlantic under naval convoy.
Export Of meats and other foodstuffs
from the Dominion to the Clited States
may be suspended during the war be-
cause II the British need for these sup
plics
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
POSSIBLE EXPLANATION
OLE CHASE OF 4

NEWPORT, r. l., August lO.--A pos
siole explanation of the reports that
the Cunarder Lusitania, which left
New York for Liverpool August >; was
pursued by foreign warships off the
American coast, was given tonight by
members or the crew of the United
states destroyer Wake. The Wake.
with other vessels OF the destroyer
hotiila, was engaged In manoeuvres off
Montauk Point. when it suddenly came
close TO the big steamer in the dark
according TO members OF the de-
stroyer's crew. the big liner Immediate
~ developed a burst OF speed and van
ished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
PRESIDENT is MAKING
HIS SADDEST JOURNEY


When the bencdiction was said all the
company rose while the President and
the other mourners withdrew from the
East Room. The services had taken
about half hour.
The members of the Cabinet, all of
whom were accompanied by their
wives. with the exception OF Secretary
Houston, left first. Mre. Houston was
Ill and unable to attend The Cabinet
officers did not go TO the railway sta
ton and neither did tho committees of
Congress. who filed out In twos and dis
banded outside of the White House
grounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
PAYS OUT
StO,0D0 TO TOURISTS

LONDON. August io.-The London
residents coinmittec to-day paid out
10000 TO tourists on cable orders from
their homo banks. IN needy cases.
hotel bills We're paid until iransporta-
ton could be- obtained.
The various committees formed TO
help Americans, having found they
were being victimi.cd. to-day "stab-
liahed a common investigation head
quarters to eliminate impostors
\ society Of college women has been
formed by Mrs. Walter H. Page Mrs
David Starr Jordan and others 20 qua I'd
the interests Of stranded American
school teachers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
PRESS CENSORSHIP
Alta CIED IN COMMONS

nor, the Irish Nationalist. day in the
House of Commons again attacked the
press censorship established by the
British government. He said thousands
of dollars spent by American news
papers had been wasted in consequence
of the censorship, and he suggested
TO the staff OF the censorship bureau.
The Rt. Hon. Charles Hobhouse.
speaking on behalf Of the post Office
authorities. dsclaimed any RESPONSE
bility for the censorship. over which.
he said, the War Office exercised full
control. He said if there was any
delay i'm forwarding messages after
they had passed the censor he was
ready to do what he could in the mat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
rort Of Quebec Closed.

QUEBEC. August 1o.-Qucbec has
beer closed port by order OF
;hc Federal authorities. No ships Will
nc permitted 10 leave. and those which
left on Saturday and Sunday have been
ordered held at Father Point. They
arc: the Donaldson liner I.etitian. AL
len liner Sicilian, Canadian Pacific
steamship Triola. Cunard liner -tlanuia.
and ;he Head liner Bay Head.
Code and cipher cable messages to
and from Newfoundland have been
prohibited. and the fun name Of the
sender and the addressce must be
given.
After being held as a prisoner or
war. suspected of being a German spy
H. s. Mundheir, manager for the
Cement Products of Canada, Limited.
has heen released on parol
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
ALI. INFORMATION
CAREFULLY GUARDED

Especial Gable to Tho Times Dispatch
PARIS, August lO.-Conscqucnt upon
the order forbdding the publication of
FRENCH casualty lists, the War Office
mas arranged that centrally located
Office shall/be opened where inouirioa
BY families of soldiers will be an
swcred The only Information to be
given is whether the soldier has been
Killed or wounded. Locations of bat
Ties IN which casualties occur will not
DC mace known. All names are to be
carefully verified before information is
given out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
SEALING u or WIRELESS
Considered NECESSARY

WASHINGTON. August l0.-Offcia1s
here explained tonight that the oc
tloh Of the customs officers at New
ORE IN stopping the use of wireless
on All vessels in the harbor flying flags
OF belliserent European nations was
authorized not only by the neutrality
laws. but under regular commercial
regulations covering wireless
Scaling up of the wireless apparatus
was considered necessary because OF
the large number of officers il would
have required to undertake a censor
ship aboard the ships.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
Dutch steamer +. sunk.

LONDON, August iO.--The Dutch
sunk and her crew landed at Helsng-
fors. She was bound from Rotterdam
for Cronstadt, Russia. There is moth
ing to show whether she struck mine
or was hit by a shell.
One hundred and twenty Germans
among the crew of the Red Star Line
lent. were taken off the vessel to-day
by a government tug and transferred
TO Portsmouth. Fifty Belgians among
GUM.
a French gunboat escorted into Fall
mouth at noon an Amsterdam liner,
which the warship had picked up III
the entrance TO tho English Channel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
REI'ORTS OF FRENCH
NIlIORiE,S RIlIl.II. LED

Especial To The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. August IO.-Herr Hos
senie!dcr.l German consul here to-day
ridiculed reports OF French victories
IN Lorraine, near Colmar and MucI-
hansen.
We have no fortifications nor mill
tary forces there" the consul asserted
The report of 5000 Germans killed
and wounded il absurd our forces
in the field lie further towards the
Rhine. When correct news comes there
vii! ne Il different story
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-11
CHURCH BELLS TOLL
IN VIRGINIA TOWNS

MANASSAS, VA. August l0.-Vir-
ginia towns tolled their church bells
and crowds gathered AT many OF tho
railroad stations to-nigh, as the spe-
cial train bearing President Wilson and
his dead wife passed southwark The
President was sitting beside the casket
as the train left Washington. and he
stayed there until late in the evening.
The train is due AT Rome, Ga, where
Mrs. Wilson's body Is to be buried, to-
morrow afternoon at $50 o'clock