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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
SMELTER TRUST HEARING

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 10
Former State Senator Frank w.
McAllister, special examiner today
began an investigation of the al
legged smelter trust in this district
Witnesses will be examined here and
at other points, probably Kansas
City, st. Louis, Chicago and New
York before the taking Of testimony
Is concluded.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11

Several railroads in New Eng
land have filed with the court of
claims at Washington petitions to
be allowed about eleven millions Of
dollars to counterbalance the al
legged inadequate compensation re-
ceived by them during the last six
years for postal service rendered the
government.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
6 INDICTMENTS
AS RESULT
Of EASTLAND
DISASTER
CAPTAIN, ENGINEER AND FOUR
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
HELD, FIRST TWO FOR CRIMI.
NAL CARELESSNESS AND LAT.
TER FOR MANSLAUGHTER
(Hy Associated Press. J

Chicago, Aug. The captain,
engineer and four officers of the st.
Joseph-Chicago Steamship Company,
owners of the Eastland ARE named
in the indictments returned in the
criminal court. The first two are
charged with criminal carelessness
the Others manslaughter. They are
trying to raise the Eastland today
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
$500 FOR INFORMATION
REGARDING WIRELESS STATION
by Associated Press)

Brussels, Aug. 1O-The German
authorities here have offered a re-
ward Of $500 to anyone who will
give them information regarding a
mysterious wireless telegraph sta
tion which is known to be working
in some private house in Brussels
For nine months the police have
searched in vain for the apparatus,
which is believed to have revealed
to people in Brussels lot of i'm
portant war news.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Lake Wales Land Co. to M. Tnee-
brigtsen.
NJ. A. Wilson to Whidden &
Durrance.
]. A. Newsome ct al. to Mrs. M.
C. Burdette.
j. A. Newsome ct al. to j. w.
Cole.
Aug. z, 1915
Swindell e Stephenson to Robt.
Bell.
o. P. Branch and wife to l.. A.
Daniel.
Luther C. Johnson (Master) to I.
NJ. Trammell.
G.. NJ Trammell and wife to J.
w. Glass.
John Logan (sheriff) to j. Wade
Tucker.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
INTEREST NOW
CFNTERS ON
OPERATIONS IN
DARDANELLES
ALLIES HAVE RECENTLY LAND
ED $4,000 TROOPS THERE;
WILL TRY TO RETRIEVE RUS
SIAN LOSSES BY FORCING OAR
DANELLES
(By Associated Press. }

London, Aug. 11.-The recogni-
tion of the Importance of forcing the
Dardanelles to retrieve Russian re-
verses was demonstrated by the sud-
den landing of British forces in the
vicinity of Karachali, north of Sares
Gulf, and the resumption of often
sive operations at the southern end
of Gallipoli, north of Gaba Tepe.
The Australians and New Zealanders
have recently been Strengthening
their positions at Gaba Tepe. This
is new landing place on Sares Gulf,
and, being on the flank, and rear of
the Bulair lines, if developed would
menace the strong Turkish defenses
across the neck of the peninsula.
There Is no indication that the
Germans have withdrawn or are pre-
pairing to withdraw any considerable
portion Of their forces on the eastern
frontier. The offensive movement
which led to the fall of Warsaw has
not been relaxed and the retiring
Russians are in a position still peril
Gus. The partial dismantling Of VIII
ma preparatory to evacuation is re-
ported from Petrograd. This puzzles
British commentators inasmuch as
the Russians report that they re-
pulsed the German attacks at Kovno.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
'xlcu1 LAWNS
s''' \ 1OM DESTRUCTION

SisHf n @s,ts@S ADWm OG0A AkO " AVA~
1eoo0nt AZ widespread injury
~ II Auenstine grass lawns
llahGnl nl3S ~ have sought in.
Ion - e. the causes and rene.
4 thle c,l ltion. An author.
the Sli11po has stated that
Jury = dnA as many of oul
already knew, to the common
bug.
chinch bug has a sucking
nd the injury is due to large
- o. them sucking the juices
b plants. It does not like the
ond where the grass is contin'
Aaded II is less likely to be
~ are chinch bugs in a lawr
nGoential is to keep the gras'
&S1 best growing condition
~ 1t to get dry and ap
~ n necessary. 1t IL
>Derved fact that injury
1ng grass, so If chincf
1oont in injurious mum
Dcw the law, ever
~ look ragged. for thi'
having it killed out
ots have sucking beak'
y attempt to poison
contact insecticides
likely to prove eff
ghly applied. One o
Sc is whale oil or fisl
ed in solution at tn
|und to five gallons o
insecticide must b
bound the bases of tn
Ay of the bugs fee
lays the benefits O
directly proportional
khness of the applica
krass turns brown an
s leave it. The lare
by usually be found o
ss bordering the kill
the insects have NOV
ter their first foo
Iowever, they may b
me distance from tn
and this should b
when applying tn
bugs from moving
portion, a strip of tt
III prove an efficier
ust be removed, how
ery rain or upon b.
rom any cause, or i
lr Is destroyed.
pregoing facts in min
i more chinch bug il
hgsstine grass may
tallahassee True DEM
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
The financial troubles of the ci

The financial troubles Of the city
OF Nashville. Tenn and the threat
ened difficulties of West Virginia
are laid to the doors of the prohibi-
tionists. in some quarters, who
claim that prohibition statutes al
ways destroy the income Of the city
or state which they affect.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
over 1000 NEX|CANS
HAVE CROSSED THE
BORDER into texas
(BY Associated Press. }

Washington, Aug. II Reports
here say that over thousand of
Carranza's troops have moved into
Texas in scattered bands to rally the
Mexicans and start an uprising.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11

Constantinople (Wireless), Aug.
11.-Envor Pasha, Turkish war
minister, said that according to his
Information the entente allies in the
latest operations had landed fifty
thousand troops at the Dardanelles.
The losses are already very heavy
among them, he said.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-11
WEATHER

Fair tonight. On
Thursday partly
cloudy. probably
showers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
OPPOSITE VIEWS ON MANY QUESTIONS British Employers and Workmen Are Far
 Apart

London, June 5.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press )-In investigat- inG war work and the drink problem, Reginald McKenna. then home sec retary. has found that the employers ana the workers take opposite views on a number of questions.
 Employers say drink is responsible for so per cent of the avoidable loss of time. The workers reply that drink incapacitates only small number who might well be eliminated. but in- vestigation shows that about so per cent of the charges of drunkenness are baseless. The employers charge that the drinking habit does more harm than actual drunkenness.
 Trade questions give the investi- gators quite as much trouble as drink. Employers say that the unions hold back the output by restricting the amount each man is allowed to do so that when men have, in the union phrase, learned their money or made their number" they feel entitled to lay off
 Subjects for further investigation re- ing among the men, whether the in creased tax on beer has turned them from beer to whisky and stronger liquors. to the hours the barrooms seem to be most frequented ana to whether the closing of bars during the usual rush hours would help the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
COL. HOUSE ESAYSHE WAS NOT PERSONAL ENVOY OF WILSON Returns From Europe and Denies Alleged Peace
 Mission
NOT CALLED HOME BY
 PRESIDENT WILSON
Leaves St. Paul on Coast Guard Cutter Before Liner Reaches Port. Visited Rulers and Officials
 of Warning Nations

New York, June 13.-Admitting that E. he. had talked with leading government officials of Germany, France and Eng land. but denying his trip to Europe ? in any way was connected with a possi- ! ble peace mission or that he was the personal emissary of President Wilson, Colonel Edward M. House arrived here today from Liverpool a passenger on the American line Steamship St. Paul. t. '1 did not talk peace and that was not my mission abroad" Colonel House declared That was the biggest piece of nonsense that I have heard"
 . He also said that he was not called home by President Wilson.
 Colonel House said that since leaving ? New York on January 30 of this year he, had met and talked with leading officials of the European governments
 but added that his visit was a personal one. as private citizen and that it had no political significance. He said that
 he went to Europe almost every year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
No Comment on Bryan
Reported to President

Washington, June 13.-All that officials have ever admitted concerning Col. E. M. Houses visit to Europe has been that he was expected while there to look into the question of co-ordinating American relief work abroad.
 It is known, however, that Colonel House has made frequent confidential re- ports to the President on the sentiment abroad towards peace. These reports have told particularly of the results of inter views with European officials.
 The President has relied on Colonel House more than upon any other one man for correct information concerning official and popular opinion in the bel lgerent nations. Through the colonel he has kept in close touch with peace dis cussions with the hope of urging his orig inal offer of mediation at the proper time.
 As Colonel House has been one of the Presidents chief advisers regarding ap- pointments, it is believed the President will discuss the question with him be- fore naming a successor to Mir Bryan as Secretary of State.
 Colonel House is expected at the White House tomorrow or Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
NEWS IF ENs!|EY

B. M Allen, past grand exalted ruler
 Of the Elks will make a patriotic ad-
 dress at the Flag Day exercises to be
 held tonight by Ensley Lodge Benev-
 olent Protective Order of Elks. An ap-
 oropriate programme has been pre-
 pared which will be given in addition
 to the regular ritualistic exercises. The
 custom of celebrating Flag Day on
 June IA, the birthday of "Old Glory"
 is kept by all the Elks lodges in the
 country The affair today is confined
 to members of the order.
 Willie Banks, a negro youth about IT years of age was shot in the Eroln last night about 9:30 o'clock by Jesse Hogue, a negro about the same age. The shooting occurred in the Eubank quarters near Wylam.
 The twenty-first anniversary CT Mount Pleasant Lodge No. "A. Knights of Pythias, will be held at the castle hall, Vivian, tonight with suitable ex- ercises. Among the speakers will De Grand Chancellor Graham Perdue. Con gressman George Huddleston, District Deputy Thomas R. Walker, Frank Fournier and Hugh McConnor, the two latter being charter members or the lodge and still active workers. The meeting tonight is open to the Iaml- lies and friends of the members. He- treatments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
IA. 4. J. ID DIETARY
 ATHLETES EXPENSES
Five Southern Track Men to Get Chance in Games at
 Panama Exposition

New York, June 13.-Arrangements of plans for the junior and senior track and field championships of the Amateur Ath- letic union to be held in San Francisco August and ', made necessary because of the long distances that most of the athletes will have to travel was decided on here today by the championship com mttee of the A. A. U. Originally the management of the exposition had planned to provide for all expenses for the star athletes but afterwards appealed to the A. A. U.
 Frederick N. Rubien chairman of the committee, announced tonight that it had been decided to come to the relief in defraying expenses. The organization will send to the exposition about % men from the east, 25 from the Chicago section. five from the Southern association and about five men from the Pacific North west and Inter-Mountain associations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Belgian Minister Protests

Washington, June BE. Havenith, the Belgian minister has protested to the state department in the name of his government and the International Red Cross against Germany's seizure of Belgian Red Cross money and equip
 ment with the German lines. The pro- test says this is done when the Bel gian Red Cross refused to give up it's proper work and devote it's attention to "aid and protection of women by employment under orders from the German governor general of Belgium,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
.CARRANzA SAYS HE IS ENTITLED ID THE
 RECOGNITION OF U. 5.
Claims to Control Large Areas in Which Law and Order
 Exists

Washington June 13.-Although the United States government within the last two weeks has been absorbed in the Ger man situation, the interim of fortnight that will elapse before reply comes from again to Mexico.
 General Carranza has issued a proc- lamation claiming that as he controls a large territory and has instituted civil administration therein. he is entitled to recognition. General Villa has sent a note to the United States favoring Presi- dent Wilson's recent suggestion that the factions in Mexico unite for peace. He also has made overtures directly to Car ranza
 Villa claims that he, too, is in possession of large area of Mexico and that law and order exists within his Jurisdiction, No request is made for recognition of the convention government represented by Villa but willingness Is expressed to reach an agreement with the other Mex ican factions.
 United a new Secretary of State is ap- pointed it is not thought there will be any development of the recently an nounced policy of President Wilson to
 
 The military situation is likely to have an important influence during the com ing week on the political side of Mex icos problem.
 Official reports to the state department refute Carranza's sweeping claims of vic tory.
 The most severe loss sustained by Car ranza in recent fighting was the wound ing of General Obregon, whose right arm was shot away. Rumors were current tonight in Mexican quarters that Obre- gon had succumbed to his wound but this was not confirmed.
 Gen. Benjamin Hill who was in con- mand of the Carranza forces at Naco last year, now is in charge of the Car ranza forces, succeeding Obregon. The Villa troops have been handicapped by a lack of ammunition, with which Hill is said to be well supplied.
 c. J. O'Connor, Pacific coast director of the Red Cross, has been directed to pro- ceed from San Francisco to Mexico City personally to direct Red Cross work there of relieving the starving population
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
GREEK VETERANS
 HOLD REUNION

Reunion of Greek veterans of the i912-13 Balkan war was held yesterday on the farm of J. F. McCary in East Lake. There were over 200 present, among them 5S soldiers who fought through the war, leaving Birmingham, to serve their country.
 An elaborate programme was car fied out and refreshments were served A carnation was presented to each vet eran by MT. McCary. Charley Pantaza stated last night that it was one of the most successful affairs of the kind he had ever attended. The committed in charge was Nick Mitchell, chairman Paul Papageorge and Pete Papa george
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Riggs Counsel Files Brief

Washington, June 13.-Counsel for the Riggs national bank have filled with the District of Columbia supreme with legal phases of the pending suit to enjoin the treasury officials from in- terfering with the bank. The brief submits that there is no merit in the governments contention that because the $5000 interest due the bank and withheld to cover penalties imposed by the comptroller of currency, Is in the valuts of the treasury, the court is without power to command it's pay ment. It argues, too, that the comp .roiler had no authority to require the bank to submit information demanded by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
In German Prisons

A Japanese who has succeeded in escaping from a German concentra- tion camp writes in the neutral paper, Dagene Myheter of Stockholm:
 "The most cruel fate befell the Jap ancse women in Germany, many of whom were highly cultured and re- fined. They were incaroerated in dark cells where they could barely move. Their money was taken away from thcm and they were charged 3 marks 5o pfeng a day for their food. Whom they cried they were mercilessly beat en by their guards.
 We spent three weeks in this prison before We transported to an intern 1nent camp at Ruhleben where we found English, French, Russian and Servian prisoners. The camp is a we'll known race course and we were lodged in the stable, four in each stall.
 There were about 300 prisoners th ere sasl by 2n soldiers who cursed and abused us continually
 "On our way there we were beaten and kicked and several women tainted. They were immediately surrounded by hundreds of people who insulted them and spat in their faces.
 "The stalls in which we were quar- tered were damp and draughty and there was nothing to sleep on but the bare ground. We decided to sleep out side on the turf, but at g o'clock the soldiers ordered us to go inside. When we complained that 1t would be impos- sible to sleep inside they laughed and told us that we had to.
 We were allowed two hours exer- else daily in the open air under guard. Then we had to rest for half an hour in the camp grass and were told that anyone who tried~to get up before or dered to do so would be shot without warning. The slightest remark was punished by 24 hours incarceration in a dark cell. I saw an old man beat en until the blood ran down his face One day young Russian lady arrived under police escort She had under gone a serious operation in the hos pital the day before and was barely able to move her feet supported by q policeman on each side. Every ster appeared to cause her the greatest pair and the following morning she was found dead on her straw mattress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Lovcmdh SephSLOeb In Ordering Goods Please Mention
 THE AGE-HERALD
RESUME LONNIE
 WEBB TRIAL TODAY

The trial of Lonnie Webb, negro. charged with the murder of Joseph Brookins, will be resumed this morn ina in the first division of the crim- final court before Judge w E. Fort. The trial commenced last Friday and Is expected to last until tomorrow. night The jury has been kept to- getfer since the trial began and yes terday was allowed to take a walk under charge of bailiffs.
 Judge H. P. Heflin will organize the juries for the week this morning in the crimianl court and take Up the noncapital felony docket set for the week. Judge John H. Miller will pre- side in the second division and take up the misdemeanor docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Dunrobin Castle Damaged

London. June 13.-t9:30 p. m.)-Dun- robin castle. the highland residence of the Duke of Sutherland. now used as a hospital, was partly destroyed by fire today All the wounded soldiers were safely removed, as we'll as the pictures and other valuables. The castle is near Dornoch, Scotland It is modern edifice incorporating the remains of an ancient fortress dating from 1097
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Deaths and Funerals
Joseph M. Brown

yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs J. S. Davis 104 Cot ton avenue. He Is survived by a wife, Mary; three sons, |. E. Brown of An dalusia, Raymond Brown of Birming nam and Paul Brown of Muscadine ard two daughters, Mrs. W. C. Ccch- rar of Argo and Mrs. Roy W. Smith of Heflin. The body was sent to Mus cadine yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock DN C1dW oUHs WiiOiU Itiiivf eti will be held with Masonic services to- day at 10 o'clock. MT Brown was a retired merchant and farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Crew of Trawler Escapes

Grismby, England, June 13.-(So' D. m)-The crew of the British trawler Plymouth, sunk by gunfire from a Ger man submarine, were landed here today When the Plymouth's captain sighted the submarine he cut away his gear and attempted to escape, but the sub marine was too fast for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Germans Lombard Ossowetz

Petrograd. June 13.-(Via London, June IA, 12:30 a. m. to an official statement today the Germans during the last few days have begun a bombardment of Ossowetz fortress at 5l o'clock every evening when the light was favorable and continued the oonbardment until sunset. "The fort ress." the statement adds, has not been seriously damaged despite the heavy guns employed by the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Torpedo Tube Iniures Three

Washington, June 13.-Three men of the crew of the torpedo-boat de- stroyer Bailey were seriously injured early today by the blowing out of boiler tube. while the Bailey was pass ing down Chesapeake bay from An napolis on her way to the New England coast. The injured men were placed aboard the battleship Missouri and tho Bailey proceeded on her way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
ONLY THE HARMLESS GERMANS INTERNED
 IN GREAT BRITAIN
Most Dangerous Operating Unfettered, Many Being Paid High Salaries as
 Experts by Government

London, June 12=tSpecial )--Offi- cially all German residents in England are now interned in the various con- centration camps. but in reality it is cnly the most harmless part of the Germans here which has been put be- hind barbed wire fences, while the more dangerous element is not only enjoying absolute freedom, but many or these who make no attempt what ever to conceal their real feelings are being paid high salaries by the British government as experts in various branches of industries which are now being run under government super vision
 The proof that German agents are as active as ever in all parts of the country are many and varied It is assered that flashlight signals to nys- terious vessels at sea are continually being sent all along the coast under the very noses of the military author tiles and it is also said that German consuls in England are still in regular with the German gov ernment through certain neutral indi- viduals who are not watched, although every letter that leaves England for France or Russia is opened and read by the censor
 A German consul in a town very close to London has a daughter who travels openly and regularly back and forth between this country and Bel gum unhindered by the British off cials who are more than strict with ordinary travellers. Her father since the outbreak of the war. or, to be even more exact, no longer than six weeks ago, was decorated with the iron cross bearing the white ribbon which goes with this decoration when 1t Is con ferred upon civilians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Edna BlalOck

Edna Blalock, the four-year-old daugh- ter of B. Blalock died yesterday morning at a local infirmary as the result of burns received June I. The child was playing with matches when her clothing caught fire. The funeral was held at the Woodin undertaking parlors yesterday afternoon at o'clock, with interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
James Robert Martin. IF.

James Robert Martin, Jr., the 20 months-old infant of MT. and Mrs J.
 R. Martin, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock. The remains will be sent to Sawyers- vile by Johns this morning at 630 o'clock for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Pan-American Delegates Disband

New York, June 1S.-After a two weeks tour of the country which took them as far west as St. Louis, dele gates to the recent Pan-American Fiji nancial congress. came here today from Boston and disbanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-14
Fraternal Feeling for Women

Benn Illicit the famous orator and socialist leader, has just sent Presi- dent Poincare of France a letter to voice the fraternal feelings of the Brit ish workingmen toward their French brethren.
 He also writes that the workers here are determined to support the government in its resolves not to sheathe the sword until Belgium has recovered all she has lost and France has been revenged and the military system of Prussia has been crushed forever.