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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
MAY END SHOP STRIKE.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 1.-The
$4,000 men affected by the strike Of
shopmen of the Hartman lines are
hopeful that the result Of the ballot
taken last week will be made today.
The shopmen went on strike about
three years ago. Union men say
there has been a strong sentiment
for settlement, but on what basis
is not generally known.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Trial Of Oakley and
Lacy Opens Today
(By Associated Press.)

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 1.-The
trial of James G. Oakley. former
president of the State Convict De-
partment, and Theo Lacy, his chief
clerk, on indictments charging en-
bezzlement of the state funds, is ex-
pected to open here today. Lacy is
now under sentence of ten years in
the pen upon conviction of embez-
zling fifty thousand dollars. Appeal
in that case Is pending.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
STATE MEDICAL BOARD MEETS
TOMORROW.

Palatka, Dec. 1.-Beginning next
and continuing through
fhe following day, the members Of
The State Board Of Medical Exam
liners will meet here for the purpose
|bf conducting examinations for
those wishing to practice medicine.
AT the meeting of the board held
last June an even hundred appli-
cants appeared to undergo the tests,
and it is expected that the number
|of applicants at the coming sitting
will be almost as large.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
"MADE IN AMERICA" EXPOSE.
TON.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. IA big
made in America" exposition will
Der opened here today, after an ex-
tensive campaign which has been
energetically carried on by all
trades and industries. The object
OF the exposition Is to stimulate
trade in American products and en-
courage American manufacturers to
broaden their field and get into their
lines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
tHURCH'S GOTH ANNIVERSARY

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 1.-Grace
Episcopal parish will today begin its
Tour day celebration of the nineth
Of the foundation Of
Grace Church, the oldest Episcopal
church in this city. A Fete Ma
kional has been arranged, with CO.'S
Eumes representing historical peri
DDS of the United Statec, from 1907,
when Capt. John Smith and his
band landed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Telegraph
Operator
Held Under
$4,000
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING THE
PENAL LAWS
Revealed Contents of Associated
Press Dispatches To a New
York News Bureau
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. III. l.. Linder,
a telegraph operator employed by
the Postal Company, was held in
$1,000 bail here today on a charge
of violation of the penal laws in
that he revealed the contents of
certain news messages sent out by
the Associated Press. Linder, it
was testified, said he received money
from a New York news bereau for
sending messages taken from wires
operated by the Associated Press.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
German Field Marshal Goes To
Turkey
iby Associated Press.

Berlin, Dec. Field Marshal
Baron Won der Coltz's return to
Constantinople is said to be due to
his promise to the Sultan on leaving
the Turkish army servicce eighteen
years ago. The Sultan asked EN-
peror William to loan him Won Der
Coltz and staff during the war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Zapata Promises Protection
(By Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 1.-Genral Ia
|ata, whose forces occupy Mexico
|ity. has assured the United States
|overnment through American Con-
III Silliman that foreigners will be
|iven every protection and that his
toops will continue to preserve
|eace. News was received today Of
he killing of four spaniards in Mex
co City, but Zapata promised the
|panish Minister that Spaniards
vould be protected hereafter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Germans Capture Men and Guns
(By Associated Press. J

Berlin, Dec. An official an
nouncement today says that 1t was
generally quiet yesterday in East
Prussia and Southern Poland. In
Northern Poland, south of the Wis.
tula, the German war bounty was
increased by the capture of $500
prisoners, nineteen cannons, twenty.
six machine guns and numerous am
unition carts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Germans Leave Dixmude

London, Dec. 1.-The Central
News Agency's Amsterdam corre-
spondent telegrapns that the Ger
man front before Divmude has be-
.gun q general retirement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Germans Active
(By Associated Press. }

Paris, Dec. IA French official
statement this afternoon says that
yesterday the Germans were very ac-
tive north of Arrras, and there were
lively artillery duel in Belgiums but
no infantry attacks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01

Germany is experimenting with
rubber foot pontoons to enable sold
tersto walk on water, carrying
heavy loads and using their rifles
freely at the same time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Villa With
|25,Ooo Men
VowOccupies
Mexico City
IN AT HEAD OF 5000
SOLDIERS
"a. Zapata Promises Protection To
Americans and All Other
Foreigners
(By Associated Press. }

Mexico City, Dec. General vii.
entered Mexico City yesterday at
he head of $4,000 soldiers. He
emained in the suburbs receiving
elegations and didn't enter the
hpital proper until the arrival of
royisional President Gutierrez.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
Violent
Fighting In
Progress On
The User
ROARING OF HEAVY GUNS
HEARD AND HOUSES
SHAKE
Germans Before Dixmude Have Be-
gun a General Retirement Is Re.
Port From Amsterdam
(By Associated Press }

London, Dec. There was viO-
lent fighting today along the User
canal, according to Reuters corre-
spondent at Sluis. The roaring of
heavy guns has been heard all day
land houses far away at Sluis are
shaken.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-01
J. Borden Hartman
Dies At Washington
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. ii. Borden
Hartman, of New York, died here
today.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Columbia Chapter, D. A. R.

Columbia Chapter, n. A. r., met Fri
day evening. July 10. at the home of
Mrs Amherst W. Barber in East Capitol
street. Mrs. Charles S. Hyer. the new
regent. presided for the first time.
The meeting was a special one for the
purpose Of electing a new treasurer, Mrs.
Virginia Yost Brown. who had been the
treasurer. having resigned some months
ago on account Of i'll health, since which
time Miss Laura Virginia Walker has
been acting treasurer. Miss Florence
B. Webster, of 16T Nineteenth street, was
elected to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Hyer announced the committees
for the year. Fifteen new members were
reported as entering the chapter, four
OF whom had paid life Memberships
Mrs. Hyer also reported a fair profit
from the recent theater party. The chap
ter voted to continue for another year
the five membership subscriptions to
Friendship House.
Mrs. Barber. the registrar Of the chap
ter. showed those present the card index
system by which she kept a record Of
each member and their ancestors The
original papers of the members were also
shown in bound form All the lineage
books issued by the National Society
were found in a bookcase that Mrs. Bar
Der devotes to Chapter purposes. After
the business was finished the hostess
served refreshments and a delightful
social time was enjoyed.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Daughters of America.

The youngest council in this jurisdic-
tion. Esther Council. No. -. is found 10
be busy every week. 1t again has sew
eral applications for membership.
Mrs. Ruth Mcclellan Payne was in
stalled by the deputy State councillor.
Mrs. l. E. Thompson. with the other
officers for the term. as councillor of
MiZpah Council. No. 3, last Friday even
ing at the /. o. o. F. Hall. Georgetown.
The report was read from the trustees OF
this council and showed that the books
of the recording and financial secre-
taries and treasurer. were kept in a neat
and correct manner. A letter Of thanks
was read from the recording secretary.
Grover f. Payne. and Councillor Mrs.
Payne for their presents that the Of
ficers gave 10 them recently at a formal
affair that they conducted. Past COun-
cilOr Harry $. Stowe, Of Victory Coun-
cil No. Z, was present and delivered an
address on what Was going on in his
home council. Mrs Edna E. Finna-
com. who has been very i'll for some
time, was reported improving.
Past State Councillor Mrs. Anna Hill
who has been sick for two months. has
been reported again able to resume her
official duties in the order.
Many councils have been lamenting the
recent death in the family OF Mrs. J.
Cooper, OF Liberty Council. No. 6.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19

F. Myers, the financial secretary Of Pots-
mac Council, to be present and address
the meeting.
New Club Soon TO Lay Corner stone
The Columbus Country Club q making
rapid progress In getting It's plant ready
for the members. Ground was broken
during the week for the new clubhouse,
and President Rover states that It Is ex-
pected that the corner stone viii be laid
IN about two weeks time. This event
IL looked forward 10 with great pleasure
by the younger element IN the order. and
with satisfaction by all. An invitation
win be sent 10 the entire membership to
participate In the ceremonies incident 70
the corner stone laying. which promises
to be a red-letter day for the members in
this Jurisdiction.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Patriotic Order Of America

Camp No. ?. p. o. Of \. was called TO
order last week by the president, Sister
Prince, at Sis. Ths minutes OF the previ-
Gus meeting were read and approved.
The sick committee reported all the sick
as improving. The auditing committee
and treasurer and financial secretary
made a very satisfactory report and re-
ceived the compliments Of the camp men,
bers present. Sister Prince desires to call
the attention Of the members to a lawn
fete Of July q and . at Mount Vernon
Pace. the excursion TO Marshall Hall on
Tuesday, July q, and also the moonlight
excursion on the St Johns on August n.
Next Wednesday evening the installation
OF officers will take place. All members
are cordially invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Supreme Tent to Hold session.

Tomorrow the Supreme Tent,
knights Of the Maccabees OF the
World, meets in extraordinary session
in Detroit, Mich. to ratify the amalga-
nation of the Modern Maccabees with
the knights Of the Maccabees Of the
World.
D. w. Gall. the representative from
the District OF Columbia, left yesterday
for the meeting. Mr.. Gall was the rep
resentative when the District OF Colum-
bia and the State OF Virginia were one
representative district. but when the Dis
trict Of Columbia became, by reason OF
sufficient membership, entitled to a
representative, he was elected and has
been reelected at each succeeding cleo
ton. His continued service gives him a
better standing in the body, which is
the legislative body, and his long line OF
experience in the management OF the
large membership under his control
acquaints him with the needs and makes
him a very efficient man.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Sons of Veterans.

The William p. Gushing Camp. No. so
Division of Maryland, Sons OF Veterans
U. S. A, held its regular meeting last
Thursday evening in @. A. r. Hall. Com
mander Arthur r. Barringer presiding
A report was given by GurnOn r. Scott
of the flag raising held by the camp al
Vienna, Va, on July 4. and reports were
also made in regard to the selling OF
tickets for the excursion to Chesapeake
Beach on August 81. Brother Duncan
was formally congratulated by the COM
mander in behalf OF the camp on account
of his recent elevation to chief of di-
vision in the Pension Office. Brother Dun
can was presented with a red carnation
in token OF the love and esteem of the
camp.
In view OF the recent agitation in re-
gard to changing the American flag and
inserting the Confederate cross in the
field of blue. the following resolutions
were adopted by the camp:
Inasmuch as an effort is now being
made by certain citizens of this country
to have the design OF our national flag
changed so as to place the Confederate
cross in the field Of blue. and, inasmuch
as influence is being brought to bear upon
our legislators with this end in view,
be il
Resolved, That we, the members of
William B. Cushing Camp. No. 30. d.
vision OF Maryland. Sons of Veterans, U.
s. A, hereby place ourselves on record
as being decidedly and unequivocably op-
posed to this contemplated mutilation Of
''Old Glory" the flag for which our
fathers, both living and dead, sacrificed
so much, as being insulting to their mem
ory and unpatTiotic in the eyes Of those
who hold dear the noble traditions Of
Washington and those who fought with
him in the cause OF liberty; and be it
Further Resolved. That a copy Of these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
of this camp, a copy sent to the COM
mander-in-chiefo of this order through the
proper channels, a copy sent to The Ban
ner, the official organ of the Sons Of
Veterans, a copy sent to The National
Tribune, and same to be given such other
publicity as may be deemed proper.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Knights of Columbus.
to Re Taken on Excursion.

Orphans to BE Taken on Excursion.
The joint excursion committee held
its regular meeting Wednesday evening,
with DR.. ]. Rozier Biggs presiding. The
orphans committee reported that invita-
tions would be sent to the executive Of
ficers OF the various local institutions re-
Questing their attendance as the special
guests OF the knights OF Columbus of
this Jurisdiction on the annual excursion
to Marshall Hall on Wednesday, August
L.
The athletic committee having in
charge field events for this occasion re-
ported that arrangements were being
perfected for baseball game potato race,
sack race, and many stars of the cfnder
path would be on hand to compete in the
foot races. and that special athletic
events were arranged for the orphan
children to participate in. for which
prizes would be awarded the winners.
Next Wednesday evening the regular
excursion committee will meet, together
with the Ladies' Auxiliary, to make final
arrangements for the entertainment Of
the orphans.
Fourth Degree Drill Team Active.
A well-attended meeting OF the fourth
degree drill team was held on Friday
evening. and Capt. c. Eugene Edwards
was gratified at the extra large number
of men who participated. He announced
that the next drill would be held next
Friday evening.
spaldinE Council to Have Glass of
Candidates.
Grand knight Cleary announces that
the honors of the first degree will be con-
ferred upon a large class of candidates
at the meeting of Spalding Council on
Thursday, August 6.
Carroll Council to Have Program.
Carroll Council has issued an invitation
to its membership to attend meeting
next Tuesday evening. Following the
business session the lecturer Of the coun-
ciI, Mr.. Joseph Degnan. will present
special program OF musical and literary
numbers. Refreshments will be served.
The grand knight, william J. MCGEE, has
extended an invitation to Mr.. Benjamin.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Young Willing Helpers Club.

The Young Willing Helpers Club met
last Sunday at Flynn's Hall. with Mr..
Garfinkle as presiding officer. The ex-
cursion committee reported the recent
affair a great success. During the meet
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term. as follows: President. Maurice
Bernstein: vice president. Dora Cauff-
man; recording secretary, Sophia Kolker;
financial secretary. Anna Morris; and
treasurer Benjamin Stein. The officers
will be installed on Thursday evening,
July q, at Flynn's Hall.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Local Delegates on for senate
Meeting.
Tribe of Ben-Hw.

H. E. Crouch. who attended the annual
meeting OF the Supreme Court Of the
Tribe OF Ben-Hur at Charlottesville. Ind,
last month, will review the work accom-
plished at the regular monthly meeting
OF Washington Court. No. ], at the Ma
sonic Temple. Ninth and streets north
west. Tuesday evening, July q. A large
attendance is desired. as several impor-
tant matters OF interest to the local mem
bership will come up for action. The
meeting will commence promptly at. s
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
j. O. u. A. M.

Edward J. Ross Council. No. g, Junior
Order United American Mechanics, We'd
nesday evening was presided over by
Vice Councillor f. J. Netherton, who will
act In like manner for the ensuing three
weeks, owing to the absence of Councillor
P. II. Mccarthy attending a monotype
school in Philadelphia
F. c. Sleight. T. d. George and ]. II.
Abraham, sick members were reported
improving. Past State Councillor Z. l.
Balderson addressed the council. con-
graduating II on the large increase OF
members received during the past term.
and urged the members to continue the
solicitation of prospective applicants.
Potomac Council, No. 20, met on last
Tuesday evening in I. o. o. +. Hail df
Georgetown. After the regular routine
OF business had been transacted Deputy
State Councillor ]. c. Mastin, Of this
council installed the officers for the
next term. A very interesting report was
heard from the excursion committee and
the committeeman, State Council Conduc-
tor Grover f. Payne, was directed to
complete arrangements with the Bruen
Home OF Georgetown to take the children
OF the home on the annual outing OF
this council. Junior Past Councillor John
w. Milstead, who had just retired as
the councillor OF this council. thanked
the members OF this council for the
earnest support that had been given him
during his term Of offiice as councillor.
A vote OF thanks was given Deputy State
Councillor ]. c. Mastin. who made a very
Interesting response.
The joint excursion committee met Fri
day evening at Capital Council. No. q.
and made complete arrangements for its
annual excursion to be given tomorrow.
Francis Scott Key Council. No. ., gave
its annual excursion on Thursday even
ing TO Marshall Hall and carried a fine
crowd with II. Several Sunday schools
accepted invitations and enjoyed the day
on the river.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
National Tent to Hear Report of
Supreme Tent.

National Tent, No. /. has arranged
for the serving Of refreshments on the
night Of July q. and has invited Mr..
Gall. who will be back from the Supreme
Tent meeting. TO be present and give a
report OF the business OF that meeting,
which is looked forward TO with much
interest. The amalgamation OF the
Modern Maccabees with the h. o. T. NJ.
seems TO have met with universal salts
faction. and the members are looking
forward TO the final completion Of the
work.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Visit of state Commander Enthuses
Menlkers

The State commander visited Bright
wood Tent, No. s. last Tuesday night
and enthused the members by rehearsing
the bright prospects for united and har-
monious work by the one great body of
Maccabees, the Knights OF the Macca-
bees Of the World
The several visits made by the State
commander in Virginia during the re-
cent months are showing up in activity
in the several tents visited. and the
prospects are becoming brighter
DR.. J. s. Arnold is of on his usual sum-
mer vacation.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
Special Deputy Grand Master Downs
InstaIIs Officers.

Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 5, installed
officers for the ensuing term Monday
night before a large gathering OF mem
bers and visitors. Special Deputy Grand
Master NJ. Strobel Downs, assisted by
the following acting grand officers, all OF
Naomi Lodge. No. l, installed the officers
in an impressive manner: Marshal, Alice
S. Thomas; warden, V. Estelle Yoakley;
recording secretary. Cora A. Day: fnan-
cial secretary, Sophia Kupnik; treasurer.
Roberta E. Volland: chaplain, Sarah NJ.
Sanderson: inside guardian. E. J. s. MIR
ray; outside guardian. Emma T. Strobel.
The following were the officers in
stalled: n. c., Mallie Plymale: V. G,
Amy Glossbrenner; r. s, Mary Pollock;
F. s., Marion Geiman: T, Linnie Keiser;
degree director. CHARLES P. Sample; w.
Blanche Newberry: conductor. Sadie
Adams: C. Marie Smith: r. S. n. G..
Myrtle Loebsack: l. S. n. G., Caroline
Rabe; r S. V. G.. Fanny ChafTee: L. s.
V. G., Mary Alexander: I. G.. Ethel Mi
not: O. G., susie Eckloff: pianist, Kathe-
rine Morrison.
After installation Sister Marie Smith. on
behalf of the lodge. presented the in
stalling officer a beautiful gift OF cut
glass. and in we'll chosen words expressed
the gratitude and esteem of the lodge.
The retiring noble grand. Sister Ida
Brimer. received a beautiful past grand's
Jewel as a token OF the sincere apprecia-
ton felt by the entire lodge of her un-
firing efforts toward its upbuilding, which
were shown by the officers reports to
have been abundantly crowned with sue
cess not only by increased membership
but also by financial gains made during
her term. The presentation was made
in an admirable manner by Sister Marion
Geiman. Beautiful bouquets OF flowers.
the gift Of Grand Chaplain Petty, were
presented by Grand Master Rapp to the
noble grand. and by Grand Warden Hope
to the past grand. Ida Brimer. These
grand officers did the honors OF presen-
tation in their usual inimitable style. The
responses to all these presentations were
expressive and beautiful. other grand
officers present were Grand Treasurer J.
d. Yoakley and Grand Representative
(EncampmenO. F. D. Seiffert, besides
numerous visitors from other lodges in
the Jurisdiction, and the following from
out of town: Brother Art Harris. Mus
kogee, Okla; Brother Anton Jensen, Kit
terry. Ne; and Sister C. Jensen, New Or
leans, La, all of whom addressed the
lodge entertainingly. notable feature
Of the gathering was found in the fact
that there were twenty-eight past grands
present.
Many plans are afoot to make the COM
ing term a success, the first among them
being a theater party for July q. upon
which the committee in charge reported
progress.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-19
National Hive Surprise Club.

The National Hive Surprise Club wend-
ed its way to the home Of Mrs. Nellie d.
Graham on Friday. evening. Songs and
games furnished the amusement for the
evening. Lady Walters presented Lady
Graham with a beautiful hand-painted
bonbon dish. Those present were: Mrs.
l. Hammond. Mrs. F. Walters, Mrs. d.
Edmunds, Mrs. Draley. Mrs. Holcer, Mrs.
Zegowitz. Mrs. r. Ireland. Mrs. Holmes,
Mrs. Richert, Mrs. Harmon. Mrs. NJ.
Ireland, jr., Mrs. II. Palmer, Mrs. N.