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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
GERMANS SHORT OF LEAD

London, NOV. 20. .-Besides the
shortage of anaesthetics there Is a
considerable lack of lead in Ger
many, according to DR.. f. K.
Johnstone of San Francisco, who has
just returned from a long stay IN
Belgium. The shortage is due to
the stoppage of the mines in Galqcia
and Silesia, and supplies in Ger-
many are running low. DR.. John
stone said secret order has been
issued in Berlin calling in pianos
and other musical instruments.
Such an order will of course be Wig
orously enforced, and feeling Of
the deepest detection has :een
aroused in the music trade, which
foresees immediate ruin 20 itself in
SO drastic sep.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Earl Morris May
Have Escaped From
The Mariana Fire
Especial to the Telegram. J

Tallahassee. Nov. 2O.-Goyernor
Park Trammell this afternoon re-
celved from Judge Ira A. Hutchin-
son, secretry of the board of man
ayers of the Florida Industrial
School for Boys near Mariana, a
telegraphic report of the boards
progress in investd eRting the fire
and fatalities which occurred at the
school early Wednesday morning.
Said report is as follows: ''The
BOARD OF trustees met and held an
investigation of the causes of the
fire at the school for Juvenile priso-
ners and examined a great number
OF witnesses. The board appointed
one of its members to cooperate
with the coroners jury on it's recon-
venng Monday, as the jury had re-
on it's adjournment. All
boys saved were uninjured. Eight
Doys are not accounted for, but only
six bodies found. One boy. Earl Nor
rls. of Lakeland, is said to have been
seen making his escape from the
grounds at the time of the fire. The
board will make complete report
on conclusion of the inquest. All
small boys saved uninjured, as they
responded perfectly to fire drill.
Joe Wethersbee sacrificed his life in
going back into the building think
ing that some officers had not been
warned. Three boys went back into
the building and were lost after
getting out The board arranged to
provide quarters for the inmates be-
fore adjourning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Supreme Court Of
Georgia Rules
Against Frank
(By Associated Press. }

Atlanta, Nov. 20. The State
supreme court today refused to GER
tify to the United States supreme
court writ OF error in the case OF
Leo M. Frank, under death sen-
tence for the murder of Mary Pha-
gan. Franks counsel announced
that they would appeal direct. The
petition to set aside the verdict be-
cause of Franks absence from the
court room when the verdict was
returned was refused by the State
court Saturday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
EW.S. Jennings, ,,Wife Of :
|rida's ,HeadsFla,
Iteration Women's Clubs

ninss' as chairman ofth a lep;slo+;ro
committee of Florida, deserves hon
cradle mention for her splendid
state work. Miss Kate Jackson Of
tampa, as Secretary of the Florid.
delegation. had detailed renort
Wen condensed, and presentinp tho
/ aetail OF many convention notes Of
importance only SECURED tbroupb
such report.
Mrs. Mote Of Leesburg sang "My
Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" (Samson
ara Delilah by c. Saint SaensD in
her usual charming manner and re-
sponded to an encore with an eoua,-
iy pleasing selection Her friends of
the F. F. w. C. are indebted n
her for her musical selections of the
convention.
1t would be impossible to report
all the good things given as "The
one thing that impressed me most"
at the biennial, as responded to by
many Florida women who had tho
pleasure OF attending this great
meeting. The great amount of work
done, the small amount of finance
expended, the concourse of people
helped, the excellent administration
OF Mrs. Pennypacker. and the exec
utive ability of these women was
only few of the many excellent
impressions spoken of.
Perhaps the crowning event of the
musical program of the convention
were the solos rendered by Prof. J.
cameron Mclean, of Tampa, but
formerly of Lakeland. His first Sc
lection was "Where My Caravan Has
Rested dohr) and a gracious re-
sponse to the hearty applause. Later
in the evening he sang THE Kings
Minstrel (Pinsuite) and responded
with "Annie Laurie" which in his
sweetly sympathetic voice with the
Pleasing Scotch accent won him
such approval that the Federation
ladies unanimously asked that he be
requested to be present and give Sc
lections for the last evening, Fri
day, of the convention. VIE are
pleased to state that this he has con-
sented to do.
Adjourning to the Club House the
evening was completed with the
usual informal reception and serving
of punch by the local club ladies,
Mrs. Conners, Iverson and Van
Huss, in charge of punch tables. and
Mrs. Detwiler. Galloway, Booth,
Graham and others in charge of the
Club House. This was the banner
day of the convention in every par
ticular.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Y. M. C. A. CONVENTION

Lafayette. Ind, Nov. 20 The
State convention of the Y. NJ. G..
A. is holding its annual meeting
here, with \ large number of repre-
sentatives from the various branches
throughout the State present The
departmental group conferences, the
Bible hours, the business mems
dinner, the Sunday field day and
other features of interest have been
prominent. Business men of the city
will attend the business mans ban
quet and several will deliver short
talks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
SPEAKER CLARK
GUEST OF ROTARIANS

Savannah. Ga, Nov. 2O.-Hon.
Champ Clark. speaker of the House
OF Representatives will be the guest
OF the Savannah Rotary Club at it's
Georgia Products dinner this even
ing. The Rotary Club Of Augusta
VIII also be present in a body. Ev-
cry member of the Augusta order
owns an automobile, with the excep-
tion of two, and a procession Of fifty
cars left that city yesterday. bound
for this dinner tonight. Mr.. Clark's
address will have for its subject,
The United States" Hon. J.
Rlce Smith. Of Augusta. will also be
one Of the speakers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
FREEZING AT JAX
(By Associated Press.)

jacksonville, Nov. 20. Freezing
temperature here and low figures
elsewhere marked the advent of the
cold wave in Florida today. No dam
age has been reported to the citrus
crop and none is expected unless the
temperature goes considerably lower.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
COLDER FOR TIME OF
YEAR THAN FOR
40 YEARS
(By Associated Press

Washington, Nov. 2O.-The
South Atlantic States today expert
enced severe cold weather, with
snow in North Carolina and the low
est November minimum temperature
In forty years in Georgia and Ala
bama. Cold wave warnings have
been issued for Mississippi. Alabama.
and Central Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
(By Associated Press. J

Rerlln, Nov. 20 General Won
Hindenberg declared in a statement
here that the war with Russia now
was a question of whose nerve will
snap first. He said that while Rus
sia has numbers on it's side, numbers
alone would not be a decisive factor
in this war. lie predicted German
victory
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Cold Wave
Envelopes
The South:
81 at Jax
KILLING FROST PREDICT
ED FOR THIS SECTION
TOMORROW MORN
ING
Cold Wave Warnings Issued
For Miss, Ala, Carolinas
and Florida
[ From Weather Bureau ,

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 20. cold
wave covers the southeast; 32 at
Jacksonville, 80 at Gainesville. IA
at Atlanta. The forecast for Flor
ida Peninsular is fair tonight and
saturday. colder tonight with a cold
wave in central portion, killing
frost and freezing temperature to
about latitude 27 degrees.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Obregon's Troops
Are Entraining 9
For Orizaba
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 American
Consul Silliman's dispatch filed in,
Mexico City last night reported OBJ
regon'S troops were entraining for
OriZaba and moving the government
Offices with them
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
JUDGE LAMAR TO
DECIDE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. 2O.-The re-
view of the Frank case largely rests
to the Georgia district. Should he
grant the writ of error, the case
mieht be on the docket two years
unless advanced. Should he de
cline to grant the writ Franks law
yers might 90 to other justices of
the supreme court.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Trammell And
GilChriSt Will
Testify First
(By Associated Press, }

Kansas City, Nov 20. Governor
Trammell and Former Governor Gil
christ, of Florida, are expected to be
the first defense witnesses to testify
in the federal court trial here of e.
c. Chambers. and others, charged
with he fraudulent use of the mails
in connection with Florida land
sales. They will endeavor to contro-
vert the testimony of government
witnesses. The government is ex-
pected to close its side today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
NO MORE NEWS
RECEIVED
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The state
and navy departments have received
no additional advices about Turkish
forts firing on the cruiser Tenncs-
sees launch Officials are awaiting
reports from Ambassador Morgen-
tbau and Captain Decker Mean
while they are confident that Tur-
alton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
(By Associated Prcss)

Berlin, Nov. 20 German troops
have repulsed a French attack in
the neighborhood of Verdun and the
Poland continues, according to an
official German communication is
sued today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
ENGLAND PROVIDES
FOR MILLION MORE
(By Associated Press J

London, Nov. 20. THE House of
Commons today passed the supple
mentary army estimate providing
for an additional army of one mil
lion men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
RUSSIAN CONSULATE
DESTROYED
(By Associated Press. J

London, Nov. 20 An Amster-
dam dispatch says that during the
Russian bombardment of the Turk
ish port of Trebizond on the Black
Sea the Russian consulate was de-
molished and the consul severely
" Wounded.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
LITTLE DOING IN
FIGHTING LINE
(By Associated Press J

Paris, Nov. 20. A French Off
cial statement issued this afternoon
says that yesterday there were hard
y any infantry attacks by the en-
emy and declared that artillery ac-
,ivity also was largely reduced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20

The delivery Of merchandise is not
as common in Russia az it Is In some
other countries. Groceries are for
warded to the customers residences
by some of the larger firms. but
only IL the order represents the
value Of IS or more.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
AUSTRIA SUFFERS
FOR FOOD
I by Associated Press

"! -kSoOI1ICeU fTUSS,
Rome, Nov. 20 O.-Accordino IN
trieste advices the lack of foodstuffs
is being felt throughout Austria.
Little grain is reaching Austria
from America and Argentina on ac-
count of the Anglo-French blockade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
$15O,OOO Worth of
Race Horses Burn
AtsGrovetown Ga.
(By Associated Press J

Grovetown, Ga, Nov. 20 Fire
here today destroyed a stable and
fifteen race horses owned by 7. L.
Dodge. The loss may reach $780,
600. A number of valuable trotters
we're lost.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
NEW AMBASSADOR
TO ITALY
(By Associated Press

Paris, Nov. 20. A Rome dis.
patch states that Prince Won Bue-
low has been appointed German am
hassador to Italy. The prince,
through his Italian marriage. has
great influence at Rome.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
TURKS MAKE BETTER
SHOWING
(By Associated Press. J

London, Nov 20.--Late Turkish
reports indicate that the Turkish
army is making a better showing
than at the opening of the Balkan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
DISTINGU is H E D
WAS ELECTED
tSIDENT WITH
OUT OPPOSI-
TON
Election Of Officers, Re-
y Clubs Were Heard;
kions Have Been
lost Harmonious

lowing officers of the Fed
bf Wbmen's Clubs wer,
is afternoon to serve foI
e coming year:
ht--Mrs. w. S. Jennings
willie, Fla.
esident at Large-Mrs. T
Miami.
dent
Iction-Dr. Mary B. Jew.
r Haven.
Section-Mrs. j. d. Ran.
ey, Fla.
Section-Mrs. Chas. Cay
e, Fla.
Section-Mrs. Geo. Gay,
(la.
(ction-Mrs. Edgar Lewis
Fla,
bg Secretary-Mrs. j. w.
hnf0rd.
)nding Secretary-Ms. H.
Jacksonville.
Pr-Miss Kate jackson,
Miss Bessie Williams,
ity.
(cretary to General Fede-
Is. VIM. Hooker, Ocala.
Mornings Session
rning the Federation had
re of hearing Mr.. Won
representative of the
hmpaign against tubercu-
urged the responsibility
en in this matter, and the
visiting nurse was especi-
Pmmended to Women's
American Red Cross Seal,
IS of financing tubercular
also presented.
4 clubs were then present.
q the interest of the con-
Our own report from
given by the club presi-
George Wright, held high
many clubs reported that
IS were being made to
houses that Mrs. Hooker
count of same to be
lat she might amend her
ne first session
ported that a fine of $40
IS the penalty for throw
of paper on the streets
H. and that the same was
orced and that results
(ent.
Evenings Session
ing session of the con-
: of interest in it's deal
he reports of the biennial
the National Federation
Clubs held in Chicago
iorida is favored in hav-
m B, Young, of jack
General Federation Sec
shr brought her report
ention.
ing 5 session was called
ne state president, Mrs.
r Of ocala, and an
Of the nominating com
other announcements
me orchestra rendered
'Sehubert) and other
w'ln their accustomed
pllon by the audience
B. Young, of Jackson
positlon and hon
| the General Federation |
scented her report of the !
,ention in Chicago in a |
ing manner and gave to
:. >ome ,, thought of the
\. =. IN .he workings of the
y women Mrs. Young
eneral Federation Sec
.. .orida is proud to do |
this Office, but equally
'ior her for her own
AA Jennings. of Jack
chairman of the Flor
.H' made a most inter
[eo,s 80 spiced with humor
egaent ~" laughter of her
,ne nD,o related her expert
annaus an,aus manner attested
her ppes, ssi and their appre-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20

Decline in the price and demand
for Spanish sherry has induced some
of the largest makers OF the country
to turn their attention to the chang
pagne industry. 4
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20

war. This is believed to be due
largely to the fact that they are Of
flcered by Germans.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-20
Austria Suffering for Food;
England Pr0videSfor Million
More Men; Little Doing
On Battlefields TODAY
1EKMANS REPULSED AN ATTACK IN NErcupop
HOOD OF VERDUM; TURKS DESTROY RUSSIAN
CONSULATE AT TREBIZOND

German General Declares That Outcome of the War With Rms
Sid Depenos on Whose Nerve Snaps First Confident
OF German Victory
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25
vii soN's ACT wins mGxts'
FRIENDSHIP. saws uRoulu

4 am very happT becnnss ~
dent wiison haa orders6 &c e.
states troopa Withdraw fram I'd
Cruz" said Franciaco rrgufM oa|
sfitutlonai consuigsnerai i ~
York. 70 q reporter fw ne wm1
~it was the one act neemnu i
cement . perfect fFiendshlp bslsM|
Mexico and this eountry.
while I was In Mexioo - D.
told my friends there as abseE3|
no doubt that NJ wilson uouii -
the evacuation ~ Vera Crun ~
always ben an enthusiasts 49,
ter Of wisconsin. and haze hslzss
that be has acted Necessity. -
and Zoe the best. ~ far a. lhs -
can situation ia concerne6
Today O. Mexioo's great fsns, 4
u was On sept ~. lsle. thai NeE
under the leadership e cura HtzI
threw 90 ne Spanish yeka -
q weiladvissd stroks a was = Il
n0unce the withdrawal of trpess m
Vera CruH a hla momenff
There e. No anAfch noW IA
leo Life and properay are san
teed We are walilnn there -
country 90 sena ua. inaiead "a -
iers. men trained In ths srls - -
those Nho mag heip ~ assslw
resources ~ eur countrF.
May Of my coantrymen a.
yours have today % coaeFainatl
me. Look a. the pFessnls ! 49,
ceived. u g. q wonasffal oeeaea
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25

an increase of 1853 per cent in the
number of persons employed pro-
duced an increase of 1856 per cent in
output. The commercial stations al
so were more successful in obtaining
the greatest efficiency from their
plants, the kilowatt capacity Of their
dynamos increasing 1881 per cent
for an increase of output of 375 per
cent, while in the municipal plants
the kilowatt capacity of dynamos in
creased 1882 per cent for an increase
of output of 174.4."
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25

their becoming a part of our political
economy was resisted. We can re-
member the argument urged against
their Introduction, but in the course
of events they were inaugurated, and
they have taken such a hold-they
have been so grounded in the affec.
tions of the people-that it would re-
quire an army to divorce them from
our political system.
Not only that, but the common
wealth now provides physicians to ex-
anime the children's eyes and their
teeth, to see that they are kept
healthy and strong and vigorous.
In this regard less than half cen.
fury has produced most astounding
change of public sentiment.
We all know that municipal own
ership of public utilities" had to beat
its way to public favor along paths of
violent opposition. But it is taking
root and is growing. Every day it is
becoming more and more popular.
AS we write the Literary Digest of
September 10th lies before us. 1t
contains an article entitled: "Cleve-
lands Great Refrigerator"
In its comments the editor says
I'm the saving to the people, in the
comfort and cleanliness it assures, it
is, as Tom Johnson would say, "a
gold mine to the commonwealth
1t cost the tax payers, in round fig
ures, million dollars.
Think of it for moment. A COLI
storage plant, constructed and operat-
ed by the city, for the benefit of the
people.
Is the Millennium approaching that
those elevated to public office are be-
ginning to consider the wants and ne
cessities of the people? Are our
municipal offices to be occupied by
Lycurguses and Solons in wisdom and
sagacity? Are we to believe our eyes
that the time is at last approaching
when the lawmakers are taking the
people into their care and keeping?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25

The battle in Maine appears 10
have been a great strategic victory.
The army of the crown prince OF the
progressives, which occupied the ex.
treme left of the line. was forced back
upon the Roosevelt Notifications. and
the first, second. third, fourth and
fifth armies of the old Nelson Ding.
ley standpaters. pivoting upon Port
land in an attempt TO effect a turn.
ing movement. were cut In two and
put to rout. In spite OF the censor.
ship, enough Is known to make Il
clear that the road to a Woodrow
Wilson majority In the sixty-fourth
congress Is open. with nothing likely
to interfere except q few standpat
aercplanes and IN occasional scout.
Ing party Of bull moose uhlans.--
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25

Baltimore Is a growing clty
does not want 20 stop-it wanu
keep on growing. To this esa
putting down a sewer system saA
be the finest IN the world u
cost the enormous sum Of thifif
million dollars. To perform tbs
culean task there vas no othef
nue. open but 90 issue long.time
They were easily disposed Of g
ital seeking a safe investment
progressive citizens % BALM
think that right now" - The ell
tune moment. and as a result
tractors, carpenters. brick =
plumbers. timers. and a who's
OF iaborers are kept busy ana
ey Is kept flowing through ths
rious channels OF trade. Efefi
IL busy. There are no "emp1
ner pals" In Baltimore.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25

Are we "our brothers. keeper" and
who are "our neighbotS." are getting
many answers since tie declaration
of war in Europe. Little biz cf towns
way off here in Florida have nearly
been depopulated and the closing
down of the nitrate beds in Chilli
have thrown forty thousand persons
out of employment. The whole world
more han ever seems to be kin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-25
a PICTURE o. UNIVERSAL 49,
MINT

THIS paper. perhaps moFe fhaa 81
ether Taper 81 no mere impstA1
and Influence. has pruarhea laN'
sanity and continuously aHainsi 81
and on ever hand q rs me- 81
the statement that 4 iarFa sfaH4
army and q biH navy we're 80
ct guarantees ~ peare. TIE ~
ent gigantic struggle Ia Enrors
" makes that argument ~ -
tenable-0calA flanneF.
one of the best cartooss &c =
ever seen vas Published several -
ago In IAfe. showing 40 ne aha4i&
q national armament as . gnafaa
Of peaceful conditions. TIE 80
portrayed q city street 9Th iia =
Ing traffic. A woman was Sec
preaching with = big reyoiteF
trnding from her muf. One ms
ried = shotgun. another q elua
passing cab driver held . knife =
teeth: his horse vas coveref
armor. and upon the top q tha =
was mounted q gatling gan. -
little dog was shown with q ~
murderous looking spikes pFoifp
from his collar. Everything ant
erybody was armed 10 the teeiA
the effect Of applying 10 inaiFta
the idea Of universal armamenl
in vogue with the nations. was
crous and absurd IN The extfens
Estero Eagle.