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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
GOOD ROADS CON.
vENT1oN ADJoURNs

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The fifth
American Good Roads Congress
which has been in joint session with
the American Road Builders Asso-
citation, will adjourn this evening.
Among the prominent persons pres
ent who took an active part wer5
l.. A. Johnston, division engineer,
Massachusetts Highway Commission,
on the subject of road foundations;
John NJ. Carlisle, commissioner of
highways, of New York, on the or
eanzation of a State highway de-
partment; Prof. T. R. Agg of the
highway engineering department of
the Iowa State College, on the va
rious uses and care of machinery in
road construction and maintainance;
A. W. Dean, chief engineer, Massa-
chusetts highway commission, on
road traffic; John LayIin, division
engineer, of Ohio, on brick roads and
streets; II. j. Kue1ling, county
commissioner, of Milwaukee, Wis.
on concrete roads; William ID. Uh-
Ter, assistant engineer of highways,
of Philadelphia, on bitumInous con
and maintenance; Thomas
H. Mcdonald, State highway engi-
neer, of Iowa, on street paving in
small cities, and Clifford Older,
bridge engineer, of Illinois, on sur
faces or floors for bridges.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
ASKS $780, TO
FIGHT CITRUS CANKER

Washington, d. c., Dec. IS
Senator Fletcher has just introduced
the Following bin, which is of great
interest to f lorida citrus growers.
BE 1t enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States Of America in Congress
assembled, that there be, and the
same is hereby appropriated out of
any money in the treasury not 9TH
erwise appropriated, to enable the
secretary OF agriculture to meet the
emergency caused by the infectious
nature and the continued spread of
the destructive disease of citrus
trees known as citrus canker, by
conducting such investigations of
the nature and means Of communi-
cation of the disease, and by apply
Ing such methods Of eradication or
control of the disease as may in his
Judgment be necessary. the sum of
$4,000; and the secretary of agri-
culture Is hereby authorized to nay
such expenses and employ such per
sons and means. In the city of WASH
ington and elsewhere, and to CO.
operate with such authorities of the
States concerned, organizations OF
growers, or individuals as he may
deem necessary to accomplish such
purpose. y
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
ENORMOUS SALE OF
RED CROSS SEALS

jacksonville, Dec. 1S. S.-Reports
from almost every State in the Union
received at the headquarters of the
National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis in
dicate that up to the lose of busi-
ness Saturday night approximately
24,000,000 Red Cross Christmas
seals had been sold and that th-
sale for the year 1914 would reach
50,O00,000. Last years sale was
1850, 700. New York State is lear
ing with sale up to the present
time of more than 5000 900 seals.
Ohio is second with a sale of 1000
900, while Connecticut, Indiana,
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have
all sold more than a million seals
up to date. The sale of seals this
year is organized in every State ex-
cept Nevada, and even in Hawaii
and the canal zone.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
SMOOTH YOUNG CROOK
CAUGHT UP WITH

Jacksonville, Dec. 1S. R. e.
Brooks, alias william w. Ward, Of
Lake City, a young white man. was
found guilty in the federal court Of
using the United States mails with
intent to defraud. The jury rec
commended him to the mercy OF the
court. The prisoners wife, who
was in court with him throughout
the course of the trial, fell against
the back Of the bench when the ver-
dict was rendered, and W as given
over to the care OF relatives in at
tendance at the trial. The crime Of
which Brooks stands convicted con-
sists of the Insertion of an adver-
tisement in the daily papers of Sept.
10, this year, which read:
"POULTRY-To raise money for
a college course | offer the follow
ing for quick sale: 80 Buff Orping-
ton hens, / months old, mostly all
idylIS, uOHc uHhNi nv
pounds, all or any part. 50 cents
each; 1OS two-pound fryers, like
above, 25 cents each; all farm
raised. healthy, prize winning stock;
also ne Queen incubator, 240 ca
pacity; a dandy. So. William w.
Ward, Lake City, Fla .
Brooks is said to have received
checks and money orders from peo.
ple in Jacksonvilla and other parts
of the State. Many witnesses were
called yesterday, the trial Of the case
lastin- throughout the entire day.
Brook acted as his own counsel, ex-
amining and cross-examining wit
nesses with some shrewdness. 1t
was conclusively proved by the gov
ernment, however, that Brooks had
no such stock as he had advertised
for sale, and for which he had re-
ceived checks and money orders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
HANDSOME NEW BAKERY
IS NOW READY FOR BUSINESS

An institution that would be a
credit to any city. in reatncs and
appearance, modern equipment, up
to-date methods and excellence of
product, is that of the Meyer Bakery
Co. which today opened for busl-
ness in the quarters in the Bassett
building recently vacated by the
Colonial Cafe.
An inspection of the plant OF this
establishment impresses one that
eanliness-perhaps the most de-
sirahle feature in connection with a
bakery-is a prime consideration in
the operation of this enterprise. For
mixing the dough, and the various
ether processes necessary to produce
bread, up-to-date machinery is used,
and contact with the hands, or with
any Objectionable element, is avoid
ed. In every respect the most ap-
proved methods are used, and the
result is unusual excellence in the
bread, cakes and pastry that is
turned out.
The salesroom is model of neat
ness, and the various products of
the bakery present a most appetizing
display. The Messrs. Moyer thor
oughly understand the business-or
should We say, the art-of baking,
having been engaged in that avoca-
tion in Illinois. That they will
make an immediate and pronounced
success here is a certainty.
In line with their other progress
sive methods, a handsome motor de-
livery wagon will De operated, in
suring prompt and satisfactory SER
vice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
MIAMI NEGRO TRIMMED
SUCKERS RIGHT AND LEFT

Miami, Dec. 18.-The case of J .
Walter Williams, charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses,
occupied all of yesterday in the
criminal court of record and when
adjournment was taken at 5 o'clock
all that remained for the case to go
to the jury was the charge of Judge
Billingsley. In dramatic appeal
for his client, Mitchell d. Price err
hearsed the case which brought
back to light the antics of Get Rich
Quick Wallin gford in the person of
NEGRO Joe" Thomas, who amassed
quite a bank roll from number of
local men who fell for his buried
treasure" scheme, and feeced not
only Williams, but Roy Tucker and
several other Young men in this city
as well, and "cleaned up" approx
matey $4,000 altogether, $500 of
which j. c.. Tucker alleges Will
liams obtained nder false pre-
lenses, and which is .aid to have
fallen into the outstretched hands
of the lost treasure promoter. The
lost treasure, the negro claimed, was
located on the banks OF Snake creek
short distance north of Fulford,
where a pirate had buried it many,
many years ago, and which "cOn.
tanned millions of dollars worth OF
gold coin. However, the negro as
serted that the lust for gold had
caused others to hide. it out in the
bay so that others might not be ''let
in" on the secret, and beat the MI
ami boys to it. Meanwhile the ne
gro was trimming suckers" right
and left and to make one more
killing" before getting away time,
he told Williams if $500 was forth.
coming he'd produce the gold treas
ure. This is the $500 that figures
so prominently in the case and
which Williams is alleged to have
obtained under false pretense when
he put up an automobile for security,
which it is claimed did not belong
TO him on loan of $50, from j. c.
Tucker
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
r TELL HAllEs
or m APPOINTEES

~ssonvilIs Dsc. 1s.-Judge J.
: Grigs4 collector of u stoms
soridA, annoQiees that he has
all appointaents that will be
4 undsr ths change of head
srs fron this city to Tampa,
hey haxs been sent in to the
. ment at Washington for off,
K. Or change as the depart
49, At. Hs declines to give
. nanes a. the appointees un-
ashington has acted on them,
-viousay correct reasons. Judge
= sayp everything is in readi-
'or the physical moving of the
iartess, and the morning of
1, regular business opening
win So the change effected,
1e colleetoP ready for the re-
of custone IN the cigar city.
making 1nAl arrangements of
asonal a&Airs % he can leave
: appointed tine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
NATIONAL TENNIS MEET

New York, Dec. 1S.-The eXecu-
tive committee Of the U. s. Ma
tional Tennis Association met here
today for a two days session. Clubs
throughout the country having spe-
cial business to transact are present
Among the matters to be acted upon
the Davis Cup matches, a new ANA
teur rule and the issuing Of the ma
tional ranking list. The chairman
of the ranking committee, F. c.
Inman, has prepared list Of 100
men and 25 women. 1t is also pro-
posed to award gold medals to all
players having won national cham
pionships. National colors and in
sigma will be reported upon by A.
l.. Hoskins, of Philadelphia. T he
nuestion of holding the national in
terscholastic championships on the
courts other than at Newport will
be considered and probably decided.
Secretary Torrey said that "t'he
committee headed by Geoge T. Adee
to improve the quality Of tennis
balls, will offer its report and that
IT is feared that the war will great
ly increase the price Of balls next
year. There Is already evident con-
siderable difference OF opinion as to
whether or not Maurice F.. NC
Laughlin or R. Norris Williams, Is,
is to be rated in the position of No.
/. other matters of legislation will
be discussed so that they may be in
telligently placed before the dele
gates at the annual meeting. Sew
eral important tournaments will
probably be shifted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
Railroads
Allowed
AnAdvance
In Freight
I. C. G. GRANTED THE EASTERN
ROADS 5 PER CENT INCREASE
Advances Affect Cement, Starch.
Brick, Tile, Clay and Plaster
(By Associated Press \

washington, Dec. 1S.-The in
terstate commerce commission TODAY
granted the application of eastern
railroads for a five per cent freight
rate advance, excepting on certain
specified commodities. Commission
ers Harlan and Clements, dissented
While the present existing differen-
tial among various Atlantic ports
are preserved, the rate between any
two OF them may be increased, five
per cent. Joint cate,, between Off
cial classification territory and ter
ritory south of the Potomac and the
ONO and east OF the Mississippi riv-
er may be increased not more than
fve per cent. Advances are per-
mltted on cement. starch. brick tile.
clay and plaster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
(By Associated Press. }

London, Dec. 1S.-Both Berlin
and Vienna asserted today that a
decisive defeat had been inflicted on
the Russians; that they were re-
treating along the whole line, and
their resistance was broken. These
statements are not borne out by the
Russian military authorities, who
say that one German column ad-
vancing on Warsaw has been routed,
and elsewhere there have been no
significant changes.
The German emperor IS said to
have improved sufficiently to permit
his return to the front.
British South African forces are
soon to undertake campaigs
against nefghboring German possess
sions. Premier Botha considers the
rebellion in the Union of South Afri-
ca to be crushed definitely.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
100000 DOZEN EGGS
FROM CHINA

New York, Dec. 1S.-The steam
er Brodmouth, formerly employed in
the mutton traffic between Australia
and England, but later taken by
English speculators is due today
with 7,43O.OOO pounds of frozen
eggs. The eggs which are packed in
10, 20, 80 and so pound cans ana
worth 20 cents a pound, are valued
at $1,496,OSO and are equal to
6,600,000 dozen eggs in the shell.
The shipment is from Hong Kong
and on the way the Brodmouth left
100000 pounds at San Francisco.
The cargo has been kept below the
freezing point.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
REACHES FLORIDA
FOR WINTER JOYS

Jacksonville, Dec. .1s. s.-CoIo,lel
Henry Watterson, of the Louisville
Courier-Journal, accompanied by
Mrs. Watterson. arrived in Jack
sonville yesterday. Their trip was
"a tiresome one, and the party was
five hours late over schedule time in
arriving. They are resting at the
Seminole Hotel, where they will re-
main throughout the day. This is
Marse' Henry's annual mfd-winter
pilgrimage to the fishing grounds at
Naples, on the Gulf where for the
time being this sage OF Democracy
forgets politics and editorial leads
and dips deep into the piscatorial
wonders and delights of the South
ern waters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
SOUGHT DIVORCE,
THEN SHOT HIM

Mobile. Ala. Dec. IS. S.-Reirben
F.. McBroom, a merchant, operating
stores in Mobile and Pensacola, was
shot and perhaps fatally woundea
by his wife, Mrs. Theresa MeBroom,
in the yard of their homo here yes
terday. No hope is held out for his
recovery. Mrs. McBrOom surrend-
cred to the police and was docketed
On the charge of assault to murder,
and refused bond. Mrs. McBroom
recently entered suit against Nc
Broom for divorce.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
ELEVEN HANGINGS IN ONE DAY

Florence, Ariz., Dec. 1S.-EIev-
en- hangings are set for tomorrow at
the penitentiary in this city. Gov.
Hunt has refused to commute the
sentences because, as he says, the
people at the lat election voted 1.
favor of capital punishment by re-
fusing to abolish it.
Brig. Gen. Erasmus NJ. Weaver.
chief of the coast artillery of the
United States army, is called THE
Boss of the Big Guns He is asking
Congress to make an appropriation
for larger guns and more men for
coast defense purposes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
Gardner Asks
For Full Number
OF New Ships
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. S.-Repre-
sentative Gardner. the principal
witness today before the House nav
al committee, read long statement
in support of his proposed investi-
cation of natiorhA defenses by a
special commission He asked the
committee to appropriate for the
full number of new ships which the
general naval board recommended
be constructed this year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18

,klyn. pec. 1s.-The second
battaaioa review will be held
veninG q Bay Ridge with
,dofe 1.yA. Smith of the
mont Yacht Club and commis-
Of Aoohs - reviewing officer.
d t1o e1isf function of the
sidga Naval Militiamen each
nd t1lp year's events promise
} meeo than usually brilliant
itsFe11 1lpg bscsuse of the wal
uFC 4na agitation in this
y u eeatsr defense.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18

In England undersized men are
being enlisted in what are called
bantam battaions. They are being
specially trained by men who have
been to the front and have returned
home because of minor injuries.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
SPRINGFIELD POULTRY SHOW

Springfield, Mass, Dec. lS.-The
prizes given out at the Springfield
Poultry Club exhibition tonight, ex-
ceeded those of any previous year,
or any heretofore ever offered in
New England. The exhibits were
the best and the interest displayed
showed a great development in the
industry in this State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
Turks Lose Batteries
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Dec. 1S.-The Helva's
Athens dispatch says that the recent
British bombardment In the Gulf of
Saros, Immediately north of the
Dardanelles, completely destroyed
the Turkish shore batteries and Sc
riously damaged the Notifications.
The Turks fed, panic stricken.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
Grew Of Emden Captured
lBy Associated Press. J

(By Associated Press.)
Toxic, Dee. 1S. Certain British
warships have captured members OF
the crew OF the German cruiser En-
den, who escaped at Cocos Island,
when the cruiser was destroyed on
Nov. 10 by the Australian cruiser
Sydney. The German sailors went
to sea in a Cocos Island schooner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
'aes| Colns
Tearing Frank
Csc Tomorrow

(By Aasoeiated Press
suta ~ Y ~ Federal Judge
- ~ SISoyk 1iil hear the pc
: Of Leo frankie lawyers for a
I ha1eaD 6d16s1s for his release.
',ver the decdston, his lawyers
hey sxpeet u get the case be-
the Uaite1 States supreme
The petition claims that
We ccavfcted of the murder
~ PAaGAn without due process
Z owing - his absence from
,urt room when the verdict of
waa re1deftd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
British Destroyers Sunk
(By Associated Press,)

London, Dec. 1S.-An Amster-
dam dispatch contains a German Of
ficial statement which claims that
some British destroyers that at
tackled the German raiding squadron
off the British coast, were sunk.
The Germans declare that two de-
stroyers were sunk and another
badly damaged. A British admiral
ty official statement last night did
not mention any British warships
lost. 4.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
MI CITY SEEKS TO
REGISTER ALL TOURISTS

Augustine, Fla, Dec. IS
urists visiting st. Augustin7
Q asked to register under a
.dopted BY the publicity dr.
Of the Chamber of Commerce
Meeting held Monday night.
! Will he posted In the various
asktnG the visitors to call at
lamber of Commerce and reg
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
wv Davis
egister OF
he Florida
Land Office
! = 80 ~ - ~ rs ssSs
NOMINATED TODAY BY
pREe1D&uT WILSON
b. Celaca Was Also Named
sceiver = Pablo Moneys

,(By Associated Press.)
hington. ne. 1s.-President
today nominated Perry H.
received of public moneys,
,bert WI. Davis register of the
'fIice q Gainesville, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
200 Unemployed
Make Raid On
Seattle Restaurant
(By Associated Press. }

unemployed men terrorized the pa
irons and prOprietors' of a lunch
room last night by marching into
the place and forcibly taking all
food in sight. They later paraded
to the market and seized everything
edible. Eorty-five of them were ar
rested.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18

William Hampstead, an eight-foot
British giant, whose appetite
alarmed the German commisariat,
has been exchanged for two German
dwarfs less than two feet tall, who
have been held in England.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
Germans Jublant OverPOland
Victory, Also Claim to Have
Damaged British Fleet
GERMANS CLAIM RUSSIANS ARE RETREAT1NG ALONG WHOLE
LINE BUT RUSSIAN STATEMENTS DO NOT AGREE
CLAIMING LITTLE CHANGE MADE
Germans Declare Two More Britt Destroyers Recent
Bombardment Of English Coast; French Lost Heavily
In Engagement Today

prisoners and 1900 killed. The
German losses were under 200. In
the Argonne forest attack the Ger
mans captured $500 prisoners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
(By Associated Press. J

Nish, Dec. IS. Prisoners as
sert that Austrian losses in the re-
ent engagement were heavy. The
able unburied bodies of Austrian
soldiers found on the lire of their
retreat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
French Lost Heavily
(Py ASsOciated Press. J

Berlin, Dec. 18. A German off,
cial statement this afternoon says
that in the engagement on the River
Somme the French lost 1900 In
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18
Emperor William Improved
(By Associated Press

Amsterdam, Dec. The Tele-
graf says that Emperor william,
who has been detained in Berlin on
account of illness, will return to
the front this week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18

.ninghasn, Aleu Dec. 1S.
,ntencSe ~ Carter and Sid
+ two nsgfoe convicted of
. Of nnrdss 1ho were SEN
!, to VI han ~ I aoday, received
,sion sentsno6 psnding appeal.
r sccase1 parlsring wife, the
Of mufts ~ Fellow convict.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-18

shurst. Dec. IS. The first
tournament this winter which
At tosether pany noted play
.osed today. Many of the nota-
resent lett Tor New York for
;reliminariss to the annual
lig.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-08-27
THE IRONY OF FATE

+ 1t is said that ex-senator Isaac T.
Nichols withdrew from the race for
the Congressional nomination in this
district because his competitors all
had more money than he.
There must be some mistake about
this. With the open primaries and
under the Geran reform election laws,
every man, be he rich or poor, is
supposed to stand on an equal foot
ing and money cuts no figures. Can
it be possible that these laws fail OF
their purpose through the machina-
tions of shrewd but wicked men:
As Mr.. Nichols has always been
one of the warmest and most sincere
advocates of the open primary, this
looks like the irony of fate.-Millville
Republican.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-08-27
PAssAIc PRoGREssIvEs

The Passaic County Progressives
eql lsm 6IsnosSBIuoo lsesI le eAeI
situation as they find it.
First they have recognized the fact
that the Progressive party is divided
half radical and half conservative
and that under such circumstances IL
is like working a bunco game to at
tempt to corral votes for this third
party at critical period Of the coun-
try's history when great questions
will force men to stand either on one
side or the other instead of wasting
votes on a side show.
Accordingly, the radical wing OF
the Passaic County Progressives this
week formally went over to the Dem
ocrats because State Senator Mcf1in-
mis-, Congress Candidate Cabell and
the Democratic organization in Pas
sale as whole are definitely and OPP
emily committed to the home rule tax
alton idea and government ownership.
This radical wing includes former
Assemblyman James G. Blauvelt, Col
onel J. H. Anderson, Henry Marelli
and other Bull Moose leaders.
The conservative wing of the Pro-
gressive party, the wing that is not
in love with the proposed exemption
of buildings from taxation and that
has not yet warmed UP to municipal
ownership, has gone over to the Re-
publicans.
The Passaic County move will do
much to clear the atmosphere as far
as the fate of the Progressive party
is concerned.
Let's see, was it not Democratic
National Committeeman Robert S.
Hudspeth who as long ago as last
winer prophesied that 1914 would
witness the complete distintegration
of the Progressive party with 80 per
cent of the Bull Moose going over to
the Democratic party and sc per cent.
over to the Republican party?-Jer-
sey City Journal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-08-27
csodstio Survey.

A geodetic survey means mapping
large areas by methods which take the
curvature of the earth's surface into
account as ordinary surveys on small
scale do not. The United States coast
and geodetic survey, now attached to
the department of commerce and Ia
Dor, is charged with the survey of the
coasts of the United States and coasts
under the jurisdiction thereof and the
publication of charts covering said
coasts. This includes base measure,
triangulation. topography and hydrog-
raphy along said coast; the survey Of
rivers to the head of hdewater or ship
navigation. deep sea sOundings. tenn
perature and current observations
along said coast and throughout the
gulf and Japan streams. termination
of latitude and longitude, etc. 1t is one
of those branches of the public service
which we do not hear much about,
but which is constantly and quietly en-
gagged in producing scientific results
Philadelphia Press. sa...., vss.ss