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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
ITALIAN FORCES
ARE concentrating
FOR Great CLASH
(By Associated Press. }

London, June 9.-From CapOret-
ia to the head Of the Gulf of Triest
the forces Of Italy are consolidating
their positions along the Isonzo
river. In week or perhaps soon
er the first serious battle along this
front should be fought. Clashes up
to the present have been of pre-
liminary nature. In the eastern
arena the Russians are fighting des-
perately to stem the Austro-German
advance in the direction of Lem
berg. The general feeling is that
unless the Russians succeed in de
veloping a counter offensive on a
large scale, the entire Galacian sit
uation will remain unfavorable to
the Russians. In the western the
ater slow but steady French gains
predominate the situation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
NEW PENSION RATES HAVE
GONE INTO EFFECT
(By Associated Press. !

London, June S.-The new rates
of pensions to disabled soldiers have
just gone into effect. Privates who
are totally incapacitated will re-
ceive $625 a week, with an addi-
tional allowance of 65 cents week
for each child in his family. Nom
commissioned officers will receive
from 81 to $40 a week pension.
widows of privates get $3.50 to
1878 a week, with so cents to s1.25
allowance for each child.
The war office has also decided to
introduce a family allowance" for
married soldiers living at their own
homes. Under this scheme. those
eligible for this scheme of pay will
receive freom IS to SO a week in
place OF the usual rates for lodgings.
rations and separation allowance to
wife.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
CONGRESSIONAL UNION ACTIVE

Hartford Conn, June 9.-The
convention OF the members of the
Congressional Union of Connecticut
was opened here today. They will
hold open meetings. Congressman
Hill will address the delegates as
will Miss Alice Paul, of Washin gton,
chairman of the union, and Mrs. VIM.
A. Prendergast, wife of the city
comptroller of New York. Steps will
De taken to push the movement for
the Susan B. Anthony amendment
to the national constitution by which
by simply striking out the word
male
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
LABOR CONDITIONS
IN GERMANY IMPROVED

Berlin, June 9.-Ar official re
port on labor conditions in Germany
during the year 1914 has just been
issued. 1t shows that the total
number of strikes which occurred in
1914 after the outbreak of the war
was "a, involving only LOO work
people. They were all settled
promptly and not a single strike
was under way at the end of the
year.
In consequence Of the practical
cessation of strikes after the begin
ming of the war. the total number
of workmen involved in labor dis
putes during the year was $4,000,
as against an average of 100000 for
the FIVE years preceding.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
CHARGES OF EXPENSE
ARE BEING INVESTIGATED
(By Associated Press.

London, June 9-Charges that
the expense of the officers mess in
some of the new British regiments is
so heavy as to seriously inconven-
ience young officers without in
dependent means. are being investi
gated by the Army Council. The
charges apply particularly to regi
ments which are still in England d.
Commanding officers Of all regiments
not at the front have been ordered
forward thelowest and highest mess
rates of their commands. together
with the mess subscriptions charged
to officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
LARGE CONVENTION
FOR ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City. N. j., June 9-The
Railway Congress was opened here
today with the big meeting of the
Master Car Builders on the Million
Dollar Pier, to be followed by that
of the Railway Master Mechanics As
sociation. 1t had been expected
that these conventions would go to
the Panama-Pacific Exposition, but
the expense of carrying the massive
exhibits, one of the most important
features of the Railway Congress,
across the continent and back again,
was the deciding eature. The ex-
hibit will cover 100000 square feet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
81 AUSTRO.GERMAN VESSELS
TO BE SEIZED BY ITALY
(By Associated Press)

London, June 9.-From the
standpoint of freight markets the
Intervention of Italy means sub
stantial increase in the worlds
available tonnage. According to
Lloyd's list, SO German vessels and
Fl Austrians vessels have been in
termed since last August in Italian
ports, and these ships will now pre-
sumably be seized and put into com :
mercial use
The SO German vessels have a
tonnage of $4,000, and the Aus
trian ships show a total Of $4,000
tons. Many of the detained vessels
are fine liners. The two largest are
the Moltke, 10000 tons, and the
Konig Albert. 10,5O0 tons, both of
which are at Genoa. The Bayern,
5000 tons, is at Naples, and there
are 26 ships of 1000 to 5000 tons
detained in the various ports.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
SHIPPING MAY BE
DIVERTED TO MANCHESTER
(Bg Associated Press. }

Manchester, England, June g.
Owing to pressure to secure dis
charging facilities at Liverpool, sew
eral cotton firms have been ap-
preached by owners of shipping AR
riving in Liverpool to divert their
boats to Manchester A trial was
made last week with the Norman
Monarch from New Orleans with
5,36s bales for Liverpool and 4.773
bales for Manchester, the steamer
coming up the canal direct and dis
charging the whole of the cargo
here. Liverpool authorities now
fear this arrangement will be so ad-
vantageous that other shippers will
follow suit and use Manchester more
freely thereby reducing Liverpool's
income from dock dues. wharfage
and ship stores.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
NEGRO SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONFERENCE

Birmingham. Ala, June 9-The
Sunday School Congress of the col
ored Baptist Church convened here
today. It is the tenth annual ses
sion and has drawn from all parts
of the country, there being 32 states
represented by over 5000 delegates.
The Congress will continue over six
days. There are eight departments
or sections of this Sunday school
movement which represents $4,000
Sunday schools and 1900 900 schol-
ars. The boy cadets are holding
their second annual encampment in
,onnection with the meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
Presidents Reply

xIcAlucueS Aeply
The presidents letter to Mr.. Bry-
an was as follows:
my Dear Mr.. Bryan: accept
your resignation only because you
insist upon its acceptance; and L jaee
cept it with much more than deep
regret, with a. feeling of personal
sorrow. Our two years of close as
sociation have been very delightful
to me. Our judgments have accorded
in practically every matter Of official
duty and of public policy until now;
your support of the work and pur-
poses of the administration has been
generous and loyal beyond praise;
your devotion to the duties of your
great Office and your eagerness to
take advantage Of every opportunity
for service it offered has been an ex-
ample to the rest of US; you have
earned our affectionate admiration
and friendship. Even now we are
not separated in the object we seek,
but only in the method by which
we seek it.
1T is for these reasons my feeling
about, your retirement from the Sec
retaryship of State goes SO much
deeper than regret. l sincerely de-
plore it. Our objects are the same
and We ought to pursue them to-
gether. yield to your desire only
because l must, and wish to bid you
God speed in the parting. We shall
continue to work for the same
causes even when we do not work
in the same way. With affectionate
regard, sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
FRENCH STEEL WORKER
ESCAPES AFTER NINE
MONTHS IMPRISONMENT
(By Associated Press)

Paris, June Monsieur Jaquet,
a steel worker of Longway, with 10
companions, has just returned to
France by way of Switzerland. hav-
ing escaped from a German prison
after nine months of captivity.
There were IL in the party that
broke out of the civilian prison
camp at Rastadt and made their way
to Switzerland through the Black
Forest. two of them dying of fatigue
and privation on the way.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
AUSTRIAN AERO
DROPPED BOMBS
ON VENICE
(By Associated Press)

Rome, June 9.-The Italian war
Office statement this morning says
an Austrian aeroplane dropped a
number Of bombs on Venice today.
Several private houses were slightly
damaged. A woman and a girl were
Injured. Several bombs were also
dropped further inland, one person
being killed and several injured. A
Venice dispatch says that no his
toric buildings suffered. Property
damage was slight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
100000 ROSES

Portland, Ore, June 9.-This
This city, long framed as the Rose
City" because of the millions of rose
flowers that are grown here every
year is holding its annual rose fes-
tival today The pageant will con-
tinue for three days. during which
time the city will be decorated with
between 100000 and 100000
roses for its automobile parade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09

Galesburg, Ill. June 9-The 100
mile automobile race will be run
here today. Ralph de Palma and his
brither John and Bob Burman and
other noted drivers will compete for
the prizes. Over three thousand dol
lars will be awarded the winner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
HORSE DEALERS SWEEPSTAKES

New York, June 9-The Horse
Dealers Sweepstakes will be run at
Belmont Park track today, for 2:30
trotters. This event has annually
grown in favor and great interest is
centered in the outcome today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
turks SINK British
SHIP; ANOTHER WAS
DRIVEN away
(By Associated Press)

Constantinople, June "a Turk
ish official statement today says the
artillery fighting continued Tuesday
on the Dardanelles front. Turkish
shells fired sank British transport
and drove another away.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
}. Foreign Policies
M Ai3 Mated Press.)

3. E0relgn Policies
Aoooelated Press.)
~ June 9.-William
1ypn today returned to
N ltef two years and
~ secretary Of State.
otprday because he
- the approval Of the
y ((11n4y or reconcile its
- prevention Of war,
= nearest his heart.
! 1esignation -
lenation developed an
Il ti< >lon in domestic poll
= a&e turn in the United
6l( policies, the main fea
1no the Meet Bryan's resig
iJl have on the relations
\ ie United States and Ger
lhero had been intimations
einl Berlin sources that the
tates' notes could not be
Ipaisly as it was known
|3nn Was committed against
1ntdfee. 1t is believed his
R1l yill produce a profound
~ n Germany at this crit
u The notes are expected
VGft today, all of the Cab
ryan approving. Bryan
VII continue to support
tiea1ly. He remains in
- tor q few days and will
4 vacation.
ealled at the White House
h0on to bid the president
ne meeting was cordial.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09

Massachusetts, students of wire
less have had good success with ex !.
periments in sending and receiving
messages with aerials laid on the
ground.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
~ Statement

Il F,Cldteu TTeSS.J
tGm June 9.-Secretary
y okternoon made a public
1nrding his resignation
~ with the dispatch of
6 note to Berlin.
looated in the statement
~ between Germany
|n1tod States should be in
an International COM
HAT Americans should
Keep off Of belligerent
80 carrying ammunition
anger zone.
Dryan's letter of resig-
- follows:
Wr. President: 1t is
regret that | have
onclusion that l should
~ the commission Of
)tate with which you
- the beginning of
4ation.
B your sense of duty
BY the highest mo-
Ne prepared for trans
i German government a
/ cannot join without
- I deem to be an OBJ
country, and the is
= of such moment that
kember of the Cabinet
Unfair to you as it
b cause which is near
namely, the preven-
e, respectfully tender
to take effect when
ID, unless you prefer an
Alike desirous Of
Daceful solution Of the
ing. out of the use OF
kainst merchantmen,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
I|l|ES
~ ~. y. .. -
f|GRD|Nc
DESIGNATION
PM THAT DIFFICULTIES
pm - INVESTIGATED BY
1ueGEou AND THAT AMER
y EnoUID KEEP OFF OF
exIIar SHIPS
(By Associated Press.)

kBy Associated Press.)
kingtou. June 9.-Robert
c0unsellor State depart
vas today appointed secre-
Stats "a interim, by Presi-
|ilson to succeed William Jen
Bryan. The change in the
took erect with the dis
Pf the Fsioinder to Germany
Luslt1nia, which states in
kkahle teRNs, the demands of
lte4 ltdtSs. Differing not in
|ec( the prevention
but - the method Of ap-
AZ ~ prpblem. Bryan re-
father than to sign his name
noks TAe decision to send
"a 0srmany today was
altsF conference between
~ Wileon and Lansing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09
STATE DENTISTS IN
annual SESSION At
PASS-A-CRILlF

Pass -a-Grille, Fla, June 9-The
State Dental Society met here today.
The society is the largest and fore :
most in the South, having been in
existence for some years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09

A ship building yard in Japan still
in operation was established 1900
years ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-09

Scientists have estimated the age
of a. pine tree in New Zealand at
1900 years.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16

H.. C.. Kimball motored in from
the ella Valley Sunday, where be
went several days before to deliv-
er carload of Overland autos to
customers. He immediately or
dered another carload of this popu-
lar car for the ella Valley FARMERS
and business men of that enter
prising and progressive community
Mr.. Kinball left Tuesday for the
Gila, stopping at Wilcox en- route
ON business matters.
The St. David bridge was report
ed passable for teams today. Thank
God !
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
. D. Parkinson Reported Dead

L. d. Perkinson Reported Dead
Word was received in Benson
Tuesday that L. D. Perkinson,
we'll known travelling man, died
recently at Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mr.. Perkinson made Benson his
headquarters for a hum Der Of years
while travelling for all eastern
clothing house. Perk, as he was
familiarly known, numbered most
everyone he came III contact with
as his friend. He was honest, jo7-
ial, charitable. and liberal to a
fault. He was typical of the
Southern gentleman, from which
sectlon Of country he came. His
many friends here were sorrowed
upon hearing Of his demise.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
ThirtyzSix Enroll in Rifle Club

At the meeting of the Benson
Rife Club last night, an apPlica-
tion by the club for membership il
the National Rifle Club of Ameri-
ca was signed by. 36e, who copsti-
tute the charter membership Of the
local club. ,,
The c1ub is an affiliated .organiza-
tion Of the National Rifle Club Of
America and governed by rales ap'
proved BY the National Board for
the Promotion Of Rife Practice.
Arrangements are being complet
ed for the range and target and tbs
members will soon be pegging
away at the "bulls>eye,',
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
Fuel
Oil For Gas
Engine Users

To cheapen the price of fuel oil
to owrers Of gasoline engines, c..
F. Moss will erect two big tanks
adjacent to the railroad, and near
his ice house, and will receive Ship
rnents in carload lots.
The tanks, when erected will be-
filled with what is Known as special
fuel oil, grade Of oil between dis,
tillate and tops. The tanks will
have a capacity of "A, ,ooo gallons
each. A small service tank wilt
also be erected.
TIE tank material has besh re-
ceived and the construction of the
tanks will be rushed to completion.
An, amusing incident occurred at
the court house this week that,
tends to show that love is either
totally Blind or at least Indifferent.
Moreno Lopez appeared before the
clerk of the superior court for d
marriage license and gave his own
name as one of the contracting
parties but when it came to remem-
bering the name of his hearts de-
sire he was at a loss, He attempt
ed to refresh his memory but il
vain and recess was taken until
he could find his fance and ask her
NAME Clifton Copper Era.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Mapes, form
erly residents of Benson but now
making their homie at Bowie, visit
ed friends here Saturday and Sun,
day, being en- route home from q
trip to the coast.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
). ". Lbr. Go. z
Starts Store
At johnson

The Southwest Lumber Com
pany is preparing to opeh general
merchandise store and lumber
yard at Johnson, which will be op-
Grated Under the style name OF
Johnson Supply eohpahy.
H. A. Garfield, local contract
or, has charge Of d gang of men
now engaged in constructing the
building which is being erected
near the Weifi store.
Mr.. A. B: Marchman, formerly
connected with the Benson Coal &
Ice Co., is to be general manager
of the new store and is already on
the ground to look after the mer-
chandise shipments now arriving.
The store will handle e7eerything
in the line of general merchandise,
also lumber, hardware, implements
and miners' supplies.
A good business is anticipated as
the camp is booming, and the indi-
cations are that it will be a berman-
ent camp.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16

For milestone
Tungsten Mines

The American Tungsten Com
fany has been Incorporated under
The laws of Arizona, the incorpor
ators being Jno f. Penberthy, of
Gleeson, this COUNTY; WEI. q. Rice,
Houghton; Michigan, and Jas. H.
Casey, Warren, this coiinty.
The ceripahy Is capitalized for
500, 900, par value ST each. The
main Office will be at Gleeson, this
county.
The Ahiericah Tungsten Com
pany has recently purchased the
old Euclid wolframite claims on
the eastern slope of the Milestone
stone mountains, which were re-
located by Jonathan Gordon and
associates last winter. The prop
erty is distant about ten miles South
westerly from Benson.
The Euclid company, which op>
Grated tie property about eight
years ago, owing to poor manage
ment, the low price of tungstic
acid prevailing at that time, and
concentrating plant unsuited for
the purpose, failed after limited
operations.
1t is rurhofed that the new com
pany will Immediately erect mod.
ern concentrating plant, but at
what point our informant did not
know, but presumably on the prop
erty. The new plant is estimated
to cost about $751; 600.
The price of tungstic acid is
soaring sky ward, recent quotations
being as high as $50 per unit, the
highest price ever paid for the
acid since its use has entered the
commercial field.
Before the war IS per unit was
considered fair price for tung-
stem, but it is hard to say at what
price it will climb as its use is very
essential in the manufacture Of
modern war munitions.
Benson will undoubtedly be the
trading center for the new COM
pany, and as the operations will be
quite extensive business conditions
here will change for the better.
A small force of men are at
present employed on the property,
but greater activity is expected at
an early date. A large force of
men will Eventually be employed
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
For Benefit Of Athletic Fund

The voting ladies Of the Benson
Union High School will hold can
dy sale and serve merchants 8
luncheon next Saturday, the a3rd
instant, from : to 8 o'clock p. m.
The sale and luncheon will.be
given for the benefit of the.athletic
fund of tie high school.
Watch for posters, which will
give full particulars.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
The Movies Tonight

The celebrated serial, "The Diss .
mond From the Sky,'' which haF
beer shown here now for several
weeks, will be presented again to
night to the Benson movie patrons.
"The Diamond From the Sky" is
full of thrilling episodes, chang
ing rapidly from one exciting scene
to another, and the diamond from
the sky, around which the fabric OF
the play is woten,.. is constantly
changing hands and it is a guess
as to whose hands it will fall into
next.
AS the synopsis Of previous acts
Of the play is shown upon the
screen, it is not too late fo'
those who have. not yet seen this
scenario to commence tonight and
enjoy it to the end.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
For Sale

No. 4 Ovens Bean T'hresher,
slightly used. !,
Second band Hay Baler, on easy
Second hand Single Disc tlow,
reversible; cheap. 49,
New two burner, self generating
Gasoline Stove; less than cost
Southwest ], amber Co. s4tf
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
COChiSe County
Farmers Meet
Elect Officers

At the regular meeting Of the
Advisory Couacil Of the Cochise-
Santa Cruz County Farm Improves
ment Assoeia tion; held at Cochise
recehtlyj beside othet business; the
ahnual election of officers took
place, With the following result:
B. O. Payne, President, Cochise;
T. J. Davis, Vice, President, Mt.
View; Guy B. Sissonj Secretary
Treasurer, San Simon.
Considerable time was taken in
discussing and adopting the con-
stitution and bylaws.
The object Of the association is
to improve farm and farm life
throughout these two counties, as
there are big opportunities for MAX
ing the farm homie more pleasant
and livable by increasing the con
veniences, improving the sanitary
conditions by Keeping the premises
clean, and by beautifying the STIR
rouudings.
Farm Advisor A. L. Paschall
spoke concerning the Importance
and significance OF the county as
soclation, what it means to the
people Of the county, examples of
other county organizations; the
necessity for better harmony and
more cooperation among farmers;
the necessity for better seed and
crops and the importance Of com
munity activity seed selection and
crop prediction on a community
basis; the necessity for more good
live stock and more silos; the neces-
sity for, more farmers in good local
tiles, and how to encourage and
bring about profitable farming;
recommendations for demonstra-
lions, etc. \
The next meeting will be held at
Cochise October 80. Every com
munity should have an organization
affiliated With tie county and state
associations and elect councilman
to attend and assist in these month
ly meetings. No community can
afford to keep out of such an ir-
portant move.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16
Reports Johnson Camp Lively

Ben X. Williams, who returned
Thursday ftom a short visit to
Johnson, reports much activity IN
that camp.
A bond and lease has been taken
on the old Peabody property by the
-Cerbozo Mining and Development
Company and 1t is reported that
active work will be prosecuted on
the PROPERTY.
The Black Prince now has three
shifts at work unwatering the mine
preparatory to more extensive min
ing operations.
Tie tungsten mines, being oper-
ated by the Primos Chemical Com
pany, are now turning out a large
production daily, about ESQ men
being employed.
Several new business houses are
being established in the camp, and
much activity generally is shown.
The Benson signal., 1915-10-16

Wright Walker; publicity and
advertising man for the Southern
Arizona Fair, to be held at Tucson
November 4, S; and s, is strictly
at home on the job, and is scatter
ing Literature broadcast concern-
ing the fair, which will be we'll
worth seeing. The program and
premium list has been received st
this office. The prizes offered are
varied and many. The sporting
part Of the program is very good,
aero day being on the 4th, and on
the 5th the San Xavier marathon
will Be special event.
The Boquillas Land and Cattle
Co yesterday afternoon shipped SO
carloads Of cattle to the company's
Headquarters near Bakersfield, Cal
ifornia. The cattle were in good
condition, Further shipments will
be made to the extent that the
parohed ranges will Be relieved
and no more cattle will be left
here by all shippers than is thought
to be able to winter.