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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
FIRE IN Ward |
DESTROYED HOUSE
AND FURNISHINGS

The fire department was called
out about IL o'clock today, the
alarm being sent in from Ward /,
the home of Mr. Wreade on North
Tennessee avenue and Clough street.
being in flames.
The fire had gained good headway
before the alarm was given. and
when the department reached the
scene the house was roaring mass
of flames. Only few pieces of fur
niture were saved, and the house is
practically a total loss. Mrs Wreade
states that she also lost between
5000 and $500 in money. which she
was unable to get out of the house.
The furniture was not insured. but
the house was covered with insur-
ance amounting to $4,000. The
Telegram was unable to ascertain to
whom the house belonged.
The house was old and the high
wind made it burn more rapidly
than it would otherwise have done.
nevertheless, the department could
have reached the scene and probably
saved two or three rooms had the
alarm been sent in correctly. The
party sending in the alarm only
stated Fire on North Tennessee"
and the department had to scrutin-
ize every house on the avenue in
their run to the fire. and then find
ing it was near the city limits, had
to make detour in order to get
there. Fire Chief Driscoll urges ev-
eryone who has fire to report not
to hang up the phone until the ex-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
In Society
Wedding of Mr.. Burdette
And Miss Carrie Cole

And Miss Carrie Cole
A brilliant home wedding taking
place last night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Cliatt was that of
Thomas B. Burdette Of Barlow and
Miss Mary Cornelia Cole, one of
Fort Meade's fairest young ladies.
The nuptial knot was tied by Rev.
IG. S. Roberts, using the impressive
ring ceremony. Previous to the en-
tering of the bridal couple musical
prc gram was rendered by w. Sect
On the violin, and Mrs. p. j. Lang
ford al the piano.
To the strains of Lohengrin's the
flower girls, Mae Pender and Doris
Roberts, entered, dressed in white
frocks with pink sashes and carry
ing pure white baskets filled with
rose petals which they scattered in
the path of the bride and groom.
Following the flower girls came the
bridesmaid, Miss Florrie Lee Enzor,
on the arm of the groomsman, How
ard Gray, of Lakeland. Following
this handsome couple came the maid
of honor, Miss Cecil Cole. sister of
the bride, on the arm of the best
man, Frank Handley, of Mayo. The
bride entered leaning on the arm
of thegroom. the pair standing un-
der beautiful arch of pink and white
carnations while the words which
made them husband and wife were
spoken by the minister. The bride
looked radiantly happy and was
with pearl trimmings. Her bridal
veil was caught up with lilies Of
the valley. In her arms was carried
shower bouquet of brides roses
and lilies of the valley
The groom was dressed in black
and made handsome appearance.
The maid of honor and the brides
maid were dressed in pink chiffon
made up in Empire style. They car
ried arm bouquets of white and pink
roses.
The color scheme of pink and
white was carried out in all the dec
orations and in tho refreshments.
Banks of ferns and pink roses were
much in evidnece. The lamp shades
were of pink.
The happy couple marched out to
the hallway to Mendelsshon we'd
ding march and there received sin
cere congratulations of the guests,
numbering about one hundred.
The punch bowl on the porch was
presided over by Misses Baumgart-
ner and Gladys Francis. while the
refreshments, consisting of brick ice
cream and delicious cake, were pre-
sided over by Mrs. H. w. Pender,
sister of the bride, assisted by four
pretty girls, Misses Dorothy Francis,
| Gladys Goodwin, Vergie Everett
and Pulma Reid. Their costumes
carried out the color scheme.
A fine collection of wedding gifts
were exhibited consisting of cut
glass, hand-painted china, tandem
broidered linen and silverware.
The bridal couple left immediate
ly after the ceremony via auto for a
ten days wedding journey to the
East Coast, after which they will be
at home at Barlow where the groom
I has a bungalow ready for occupancy.
The brides travelling dress was of
sand color trimmed with green trim
mings, with hat shoes and gloves to
match.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
and Mrs. G.. 1

and Mrs. G. A. Brewer.
II formerly resided in Lakeland.
have made their home in San
/. for the past three years, have
med to Lakeland, and are now
Iome to their friends at the resi-
u of DR.. Sarah Wheeler, Mr..
yer having been transferred to
Fort Myers run. Mr.. and Mrs.
Yer were accompanied by Miss
y Connolly, who formerly lived
akeland also. Miss Connolly will
lie charming guest of Mrs. Brow
Ii a short visit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

Curtis, RS. d. NJ. Lowry, Mrs. c.
NJ. Ausley, Mrs. H. E. Palmer, Mrs.
Joe Edmondson, Mrs. l.. NJ. Lively,
Mrs. p. w. Wilson.
Misses Sarah Fraleigh, Gertrude
Lovely and Elizabeth Conradi as
sisted the hostess Tallahassee
Democrat
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

b Adelaide Higgins, ct San
is an attractive visitor to the
the guest of her friend, Miss
|e McRae, having come down
|tness the latter's graduation
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

n. and Mrs. H. H. Register
two little children left today
)artow, where they will reside.
Register having been trans
q to another run, with Barlow
eadquarters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

act location and number of the
house is given. 1--WE have had a
number of calls" said Mr. Driscoll,
which only gave us information
like this Fire in DiXieland,' and we
had to hunt all over that part Of
town to find it. -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

The members of the Woman's
Auxiliary of All Saints Episcopal
church will meet at the Guild hall
Monday afternoon at $3.50. All mem
bers are urged to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

b. VIM. Dudley Putnam, of
land Park, ILL.,. with her three
sons, is visiting with her par
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Bryant,
IKE Morton Drive.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

The Guild of st. Agnes will not
hold a meeting Monday, as the Aux
Hilary meets at that time. The
meeting will be held, however, the
following Monday, with Mrs. c. f.
Browne.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

The Knights and Ladies Of Secur-
ity will meet in Moose hall Monday
night at o'clock, May 3. All mem
bers are earnestly requested to be
present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

Robert Dickson, who has been
Dcted with the Motor Shop Sup
b. in the capacity of mechanic,
leave Monday for Columbus,
making the trip up in a Saxon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
Epworth League

EpWorth League
The Epworth League of the First
Methodist church will meet Sunday
afternoon at $50. A special feature
for the evening program will be a
duet by Misses Anna Cardwell and
Vera McRae. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
/
|, LACONICS|
Ease of fire phone 5000

. w. w. MeClain left yester-
|Dr Daytona, where he will re-
several days transacting bust
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

Is. w. ]. Estridge returned last
9 from Sutherland, where she
Ecalled Thursday on account Of
Heath of her brother, d. e. Lof-
who committed suicide by drink
gcarbolic acid Tuesday night.
ELoftin was in charge of the
dry at Southern College and
years ago was employed here by
kR. w. Weaver in the Lakeland
kdry. He left a note saying that
troubles were more than he
\ stand, but, after careful in
|gation Mrs. Estridge was un-
ITO unearth any trouble that he
been experiencing. The body
shipped to North Carolina for
Sment. Mr.. Loftin was a wild
and had no family.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
THAT AUDITORIUM ORCHESTRA
Special selections
Continuous show 2:30 to II D. m.

AAhA huUl1UhlUM UhCHESTkA
Special selections
Continuous show $3.50 to II o. m.
800 VOTES TONIGHT
Monday
MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY
Keystone Feature
5000 VOTES
Contest announcement
Tuesday
cIANTS-WHITE SOX BASEBALL
TEAMS
Worlds tor IN G reels. ell comedy
Keystone scream
Wednesday,
THE HEART PUNCH
Featuring Jess willard, the worlds
champion
Thursday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Keystone scream
Friday
&, RUNAWAY JUNE
s 18th Episode
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

i Manos and Paul G. Thomas,
rienced restaurant men. have
|hased of Mr.. Phillips the res
hnr known as the Home Restau-
4 in the Elliston building, near
Epostoffice, and will operate the
in the future as THE Post
Y Cafe" Mr.. Manos is from
konyille, and Mr.. Thomas from
tgomery, Ala, and they both
/ large experience and have ex-
mt ideas about their business.
will make many improvements
he restaurant and undoubtedly
make ii under their manage
i a very popular place of enter
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

Men the district school bonds
voted some two years ago, pro-
=. was made to expend $4,000
NE colored schools. There has
some controversy as to where
proposed new school building
Nd be erected, and the matter
4 recently compromised by agree
4 to build two schools-one at
MEAD and the other in the COL
schools. There has been some
koversy as to where the pro-
y new school building should
7rected, and the matter was re-
IN compromised by agreement to
4 two schools-one at Mcrehead
1.-THE other in the colcred section
he north end of town. Work on
4 these buildings has now COM
ned,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
NOTICE

he Electric Light and water
St will be shut down from Six
kck to seven o'clock tomorrow
hing for repairs.
Il R, L. RATIO, Supt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

Adjutant General and Chief of STAFF.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
City Receives Fleet.

The toti,la had scarcely arrived in port when arrangements were made to receive the officers and men. It was decided to give a dance this even- ing and also to arrange for a ball game between a team representing the city and one from the ships. President Ballaine of the Commercial club appointed Sydney Anderson, Frank Cotter, Derrick Lane and J. J. McGrath as committee to wait on the officers and extend the courtesies of the club, while Mayor Myers and Councilman Frank Youngs represent ed the municipal government and al- so extended the greetings of the city. Amongst the other entertainments to be pulled off is bowling game be- tween a team representing the city and one representing the officers of the aotilla. This game was scheduled to take place at 4 o'clock this after. noon.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
* * < * * * * * * < < . * ALL-ALASKA REVIEW : * ISSUED WITHIN WEEK. :

The All-Alaska Review for August will be issued not later than Monday. It may come out earlier but some inn portant cuts are being awaited. The two chief articles this month are from the pens of Mir. Thomas Riggs, member of the Engineering commits sion, and from Mir. William Sulzer, formerly governor of New York. The article of Mir. Riggs deals with sever al phases of life in Alaska but par ticularly with the effect which the railroad will have on the future of the territory. Mir. Sulzer presents some most enlightening facts about the territory that everyone should know. The review of mining in AL aska will probably be made a special department this time and countless other interesting facts will be includ- ed in other departments.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
R. R. MATTERS
 GOING FINELY
WHEN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF TRANSFER COMES WORK ON
 THIS LINE WILL INCREASE.

When the official notification of the transfer of the Alaska Northern rail road to the government is received a greater amount of work will be done than is being done at present" accord ing to Chairman Edes of the Engin- eering Commission. When Mr. Edes was seen this forenoon he stated in answer to a question that he had not received this official notification yet but that he has no reason to think that everything is not going along as we should wish it to go. He is not prepared to say precisely how much work will be done on the Alaska Northern this year but he points out that the amount of money available at present is very little. "Next year, though,"-h said, and he paused be- fore anything more than the hint could be grasped He stated, how ever that it is the intention to have the Alaska Northern opened fully to the end of its line this fall so that the light car can go through. It will re- ouire quite a lot of work before the heavy cars can be sent but he did not exactly say that the line would not be improved for heavy ears this year. He says the railroad work is pro- gressing splendidly at the Anchorage end. He is trying to get the equip ment from Panama here from An chorage on some of the steamers plying in these waters. It is not quite sure that the Seward will bring it but some boat will be secured for the purpose.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
(Another AccOunt.)

The United States torpedo boat aotilla under the command of Senior Lieutenant Alexander Sharp tied up to Seward pier this morning at 9:3O, after a cruise of three weeks in west ward waters, and will remain here till tomorrow midnight.
 The Aotiua, consisting of the tor pedo boats Paul Jones, ST. It. Sharp, the Stewart under the command of It. B. R. Bradley, the Peary, under the command of It. Gillette, the Preble, under the command of It. Chapline, and the torpedo boat Whipple, left it's base at San Diego on July Sth. From there they went to Mare Island Navy Yard and left for Bremerton July 18th.
 On July 25th they left BremertOn on their cruise through Alaskan wat CTS. Their itinerary in these waters has been: Sitka, where the Whipple remains awaiting the return of the flotilla, Kodiak, Dutch HarbOr, Kiska in the Rat Islands, Dutch Harbor Kodiak and Seward.
 The fotilla left Kodiak last night at o'clock and struck a squall about midnight which caused the little fighters to roll. The Preble lost one of her motor boast in the rough sea. The Peary also lost one.
 While in westward waters they an chOred off the Shumagin Islands near Sand Point.
 Each torpedo boat has a compile ment of 73 men under three officers. The Paul Jones has the record of ex- cellent marlmanship in the use of the torpedo. On the tube in the stern can be seen the letter ''E" painted on the tube. This signifies hits out of { shots at a range of S,7OO yards.
 They will leave here for Sitka to- morrow at midnight. They expect to arrive there on the 26th.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
No Official Business.

The officers say that the fiotilla has ben given no official assignment as to investigations with respect to coaling bases, naval bases or anything else but observations of all kinds are being made. The fleet has almost two full days to stay here,the whole of tOmOr- row being given to visiting Seward. The officers of the vessels strike everyone as being a fine, genial and able bunch while the men are all that American sailors ought to be. Sew ard welcomes them and wishes their stay to be so pleasant that they will remember us.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
BRITAIN WAKING UP

LONDON, August 29-The newspapers throughout the country ndulging in freer expressions of feelings than at any other time since the beginning of the war In speech delivered yesterday in this city Bonar house of commons deprecated the sudden change from optimism to pessmism because of the disasters to the Russian army. He declared that England was too op timistc in the beginning and now threatened to be too pessimistic The newspapers, while not pessmistic he declared are too prone to criticize those in power and are influencing public opinion in manner that is re- gretabe He repeated the promise that victory in the Dardanees region was near and that success there will alter the whole aspect of affairs The Manchester Guard i3n, the newspaper which has, perhaps the largest n
 uence of any provincial paper in the nation said edtor ally yesterday that determined steps must be taken if victory is to be assured.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
ATTACK BELGIAN COAST

LONDON, August 24.-The allied fleets made des cent on the Belgian coast yesterday and bombarded eral of the German positions. During the attack no hostile war vessels were sighted and careful lookout was kept for submarines The results of the attacks have not yet been officially published but result is certain and that that the descent showed the powernes for all practical purposes of the enemy in those waters. Re- ports from the western today continue to show the same absence of important incidents The enemy has made some isolated attacks the British positions but have not succeeded in of them The fighting the Austro-Itaian frontier has resolved itself into trench warfare and to be equally devoid of incidents of kind that would tend to alter the relative positions of the opposing armies The Austrian forresses have certainly withstoOd the advance of the Italians on Trieste
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
Got News Here.

The stop at Seward is an event of great satisfaction to both officers and crew. For a long time the fleet has been without news from the outside world, except a few scraps picked up by wireless. Their first information of the trouble with Mexico was given at the Gateway office, where copies of the daily and weekly were eagerly looked for.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
ARKANSAS SUFFERS FROM
 A TREMENDOUS FLOOD.
Several Drowned and Thousands are Imprisoned in Trees and
 on Roofs.

LITTLE ROCK, August 24.-A great part of this state is now under water from five to twelve feet in depth and thousands of people have taken to the roofs and trees to get away from the water. Eight are known to have been drowned and it is estimated that five thousand are marooned. In some quarters, it is said, whole groves of trees are cov- cred with people roasting in the branches.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
LUMBER COMING FOR
 GOVT. BUILDINGS,
Four Houses Will be Built Immedi ately on the Terminal
 Tract.

The lumber for the building of houses on the Terminal tract by the Engineering Commission is aboard the Northwestern and the construc- tiOn of four houses will be commenced immediately. The material for the roofing of the general railroad offices and headquarters has been ordered from the outside and may be on the same vessel.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
NO WORD RECEIVED
 FROM STEPHENSON
Revenue Cutter Bear Arrives al Nome After a Fruitless
 Search for Explorer.

NOME, August 24.-The revenue cutter Bear has arrived here from Point Barrow and brings word that no sign of Steffanson, the explorer has been seen nor the slightest clue received as to his probable fate While in northern waters the Bear made careful enquiries for the man. The general belief here is that Stef- fanson is dead.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
HOLD UP AND ROB CAR
 ON QUEEN ANNE HILL.
Fourth HOldup of Street Cars Takes Place Within Six Weeks
 in Seattle.

SEATTLE, August 24.-The Queen Anne car was robbed last night by bandits in the very heart of fashion able Seattle. The holdups secured only twenty or thirty dollars but succeeded in getting away. The rob bery was the fourth of the kind that have taken place in this city within a space of about six weeks.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
SAYS GERMANY NEEDS PEACE

AMSTERDAM, August 23-It is reported here that Chancellor Bethmann von Hollweg and Financial Secre- tary Hefrch have called meeting of the leaders of the rechstag to urge that the talk about the annexation of Belgium be avoided and also to request those leaders to speak in favor of peace whenever the subject comes up
 The reason for all this said to be that the appropriation of two billion dollars just made will exhaust the resources of the empire and an early peace needed This report is persistent and is founded on very strong ground
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
" * {: * * * < < * < z % .: MCPHERSON SAYS * * ALASKA UNANIMOUS. *

SEATTLE, August 24.-Secretary J. l.. McPherson, of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle chamber of commerce returned last night from his tour of Alaska and states that the Alaska cities are unanimous in their approval of the plans to hold several celebrations to observe the semi centennial of the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
FIRES OFF GUN IN
 HEART OF SEATTLE.

SEATTLE, August 24.-Arthur Lafin, a farmer had the idea that he was out gunning for foreign enemies and while having that hallucination he fired off a gun at the corner of Union and Second this mroning. He was arrested immediately.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

1gO7-OS. She held the torpedo trophy for the year l9OS-O9 and was the pen nant winner for the year 19O9-l0. Advices were recently received stat
 ing the Perry holds the Engineering trophy for the year l9l4-15 just ended. The destroyer Preble holds the Engineering trophy for the year I9IO-II.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
* * * * .. @ < * * * < * * GOVERNORS WANT {"
 |: WAR PREPARATION. *

BOSTON, August 24.-Twenty- four governors assembled in conven- tion here urge the government to take decisive and immediate action to pre- pare for war. They do not suggest that war is imminent but they express the belief that the nation should al- ways be prepared.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
FAIRBANKS WANTS WINTER
 NEWSPAPER MAIL SENT

FAIRBANKS, August 24.-The Fairbanks Commercial club is now making arrangements for the dis patch to this city of newspaper mail after the close of navigation and throughout the winter by way of Chitina.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
GRAPE JUICE GONE IN
 STATE DEPARTMENT,
Lansing Serves Wine to Guests and Says He is Not Temper
 ance Extremist.

WASHINGTON, August 24.-The grape juice period in the United States state department has come to an end and wine once more has se- cured its place. At banquet given to the representatives of South Amer ican republics last night Secretary of State Lansing served wine and later declared that he is not an extremist on the question of temperance.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
WANTS GOVERNMENT TO
 TAKE POSTAL TELEGRAPH.

CHICAGO, August 24.-The In dustrial Relations commission reports and recommends that the government take over the Western Union Tele- graph service by purchase. It says that the employees who are not need ed could be transferred to other de- partments.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
PERKINS RESTORED.

WASHINGTON, August 24.- Colonel c. NJ. Perkins who alleges that he was illegally retired ten years ago from the Marine corps has been reinstated and has been assign ed to command the Puget Sound Mar inc corps.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
WALLA WALLA MAN IS
 COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS,

WASHINGTON, August 24.-Ros- COG Drumheiller, of Walla Walla, has been appointed collector of customs at Seattle. He is democrat and be- longs to prominent democratic family.