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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
TAX:ASSESSORS
FAIL TO COMPLY
WITH ORDERS Of
TAX COMMISSION
(By C.. F. Johnson.)

Tallahassee, May 3. What prom
ises to terminate in warm fight at
this sesS,cn Z; the legislature. has
been brought out in statements frcw,
the tax commission, charging that
the assessors of the State have not
kept their promise nor complied with
the law in placing valuations on
property since the last session, when
the tax commission was authorized.
The statement goes on to say that
the commissioners knew that the as
SCISSORS had the sole power to fix the
assessments and that such valuations
could only be changed by the county
commissioners. who were rarely ever
inclined to make any changes. For
that reason the convention Of assess
ors was called to meet in Tallahassee
in November. 1913. at which time
an effort was made to have the as
SCISSORS agree on so per cent valu-
alton for assessment in 1914, and
failing in this the commission issued
a mandatory order placing the as
sessment at full cash value. claiming
this was the law. A strong protest
having been made. this order was
later amended to call for so per
cent valuation.
The commission refers especially
to assessor Jaudon's hooks in Dade
county, stating that he pledged him
self at the Tallahassee meeting to
list all property at so per cent Of
cash value. and that his books show
that no one OF ten banks in Dade
county are assessed on the same
basis. claiming that instead the as
sessment ranges from seventeen to
twenty-nine per cent.
Assessor Sparkman. OF Hillsbor-
ough. is given credit for bank assess.
ments at from 30 TO ~ per cent.
Mentioning Duval county. the COM
mission. under signature Of John
Neal, says that out q 4,5Ss horses
and mules IN that county only 277
were listed on the tax books IN 1914.
Cadsden county assessor Is charged
with assessing one bank - per cent
and the other At II per cent. while
the same man charged With as
sessing one piece q laad u over s2.-
900 and an adjsining tract OF same
size at only 500.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
MISSOURI DAY AT THE BIG FAIR

San Francisco, Cal, May 3-To-
day was Missouri day on the calen-
tion, Many visitors from the Bull
ion State, together with hundreds
of Missourians now residents of
California, gathered at the Missouri
State building for a big reunion. A
luncheon was given, and this was
followed by a program of addresses
and music. Governor Major and
other State officials of Missouri were
among the honored guests.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
kEIIEvE STRIKES
/ BE 0Bv1ATED BY
H(pULS0RY ARBITRATION
; Associated Press.)

lrne, Australia, May g.
Iry that strikes, and other
| disturbances can be OBJ
! compulsory arbitration,
|somewhat popular belief
kralia by reason of its EN-
of that means Of meeting
hbles is virtually free from
given a somewhat mega .
et by figures which have
fmade available by the com
q statistician. G. H.
bvering the year 1914.
period the total number
rial disputes was 337
8 in the year 1918, the in
ng due almost wholly to
bles in New South Wales,
eollieries. The total esti-
N wages was $2.427.3o3,
neArIys74 per cent great :
the preceding year. In all
Dons were involved.
3 outbreak Of the war
been no material reduc :
number Of disputes. In
knibbs' figures shew the
new disputes during the
( Of 1914 was - or 10 In
Ne average quarterly num-
years 1918 and 1914.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
Is WILL BOND
ALL ITS JITNEYs.

his, Tenn, May 3-The suit
ENolen, and nine other jitney
which sought to enjoin the
Aent of the new state law
jitneys to furnish a $1,000
q dismissed in the chancery
thursday on the ground that
Scellors had no jurisdiction.
for the state and city OH
ned the statute was a GRIM
4 with a penalty to be assess
tcriminal court. Under the
4 jitneys not bonded will be
Ghe streets.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
TO FIX FLOUR STANDARDS.

Chicago, ILL.,, May with a view
to arriving at definite conclusions
In regards to standards for different
kinds Of fiour. public hearing was
begun in this city today under tho
Joint direction Of the department Of
Agriculture, the Association Of
American Dairy, Food and Drug
Ohcials and the Association of ON
cial Agricultural Chemists. Many
prominent manufacturers Of -four
and meal were in attendance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
COLLECTION OF SOLDIERS
LETTERS BEING MADE
(By Associated Press. J

Amsterdam, May 3.-The Mark
kisch Museum in Berlin is collecting
letters from soldiers which are con-
sidered worthy of permanent preser-
walton. The collection already
numbers 700.
The Bavarian Military Museum
has decided to install Hall of Fame
In which will be kept busts Of all
the great German army leaders in
the present war, with memorial tab
lets commemorating the names of all
Bavarians who have fallen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
SUPREME COURT ANNULS COR
P0RATION LIABILITY STATUTE
{ by Associated Press

~.
Washington. May 3.--The Flo-
Ida statute making stockholders LA
Die to the extent of their unpaid
stock subscriptions for unpaid juds-
ments obtained against their corpor-
ations. without further usit or order,
was annullcd az unconstitutionai
with denial OF due process" today
by the supreme court. The decision
is announced in case originally
by the Armour Fertilizer
20. against the Parish Vegetable &
FRUIT Co.. tl. fertilizer company
seeking to recover from Henry i.
Coe, a stockkoider of the Parish Co
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
Nident Reserves Judgment
INV Associated Press.)

2Ington, May 3.-President
SMill reserve judgment on the
ne of the American steam
hfiight until full official de-
but the incident when he ar
{Aoday from Williamstown,
There he attended the chris
Of his grandson, Francis
- Sayre.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
AUSTRIANS SORE GREAT
VICTORY OVER RUSSIANS
(Hy Associated Press.)

London, May 3.-An important
Austrian victory in western Galacia
is announced today by the German
war Office, which declares the AUS
trians pierced and everywhere
crushed" the entire Russian line.
Sharp fighting has been resumed IN
Flanders, according to official state i.
rlents by the Germans. The allies
tell Of German attacks near Hill
Sixty, recently captured by the Brit
!sh. and the vicinity OF St. julien.
Both sides claim the advantage
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03

line OF any educational work has al .
ways been his effort for Lakeland
people, and we are sure will continue
SC.
This was but the beginning of
graduation week. Tonight at S:15
p. m, the Grammar school gradua =.
tion at the Auditorium and tomor :
row night at S:15 p. m. Com .
mencement for the Seniors. If you
are interested in your town and your
children and their educational prog d.
ress you will be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03

Heralds On foot or on horseback
blowing trumpets and bugles pace
the streets Of Moscow In front Of the
caravans that collect gifts for the
wounded soldiers. This collection,
initiated by the Grand Dutchess
Elizabeth Feodorovna, is carried out
by the best known singers. painters.
actors and actresses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
RUSSIANS AMAZED
AT GERMAN THRIFT
(By Associated Press. }

Petragrad, May 3.-Evidences of
German thrift witnessed by Russian
Soldiers during their invasion of
East Prussia proved a source Of great
amazement to them Recounting z
their experiences. wounded soldiers
In the American hospital exclaimed
over the clean homes. carpeted floors
and various comforts which the Rus
slams generally lacked.
And pianos," ejucalated one
We found pianos In some of those
houses!''
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
KILBANE-MANDOT BOUT

New Orleans. May 3.-Feather
weight champion pugilist Johnny
Kilbane will box lightweight Joe
Mandot ten rounds here today. The
two met in Akron last winter when
the newspapers gave them a draw.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CONVENTION

Huntington, Tenn, May 3.---Over
;64 delegates are here today in at.
tendance upon he West Tennessee
Christian convention. Distinguished
speakers are orisent from all par;s s
OF The country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
MADE IN U. s. A.

Washington, day 3.-The Won
ans National Made in U. s., A.
League in this city and throu ghout
the country today urges that the
slogan MADE in U. s. A." be used
throughout the country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
So
BROCK GRIFFITH

Akron. o.. May 3.-Phil Brock
and Johnny Grimth viii fight here
tonight. Grimths hand has just re-
covered IRON . ssvxs injury r.
oeived in Pittsburg in . fight with
Ritchie.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03

The French prisoners Of war ut
Zossen. Prussia. have started .
weekly paper entitled lie Heraut.
The Journal Is sold at 1 penny to the
prisoners Of all nationalities conan-
ed there.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03

AS a result Of the Barnes-Roose-
welt libel suit in which his name fis-
ured prominently. Republicans are
mentioning the name Of Chief Jus
tice Charles Hughes as = isls pos
sibility.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
fian Minister Goes to Rome
4 By Associated Press.)

y, May 3--A Vienna dispatch
rribune, regarded as reliable.
lat Count Agenor Goluchow-
mer Austro-Hungarian for
mister, leaves Immediately
me on a special government
1. This may presage renewed
10 prolong negotiations with
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03

Col. Roosevelt says there can be
no reunion Of Republicans and Pro-
sressives ct this time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-03
NED|SH SHIP
Junk TODAY
|bY GERMAN
| SUBMARINE
ON BOARD SAVED; THREE
Ups OF SICILY DAMAGED.
)RKS REPORT VICTORY OVER
fGLISH FORCES
{ BY Associated Press. }

hdon, May 3.-A Copenhagen
kch to the Exchange Telegraph
The Swedish steamer Ellida,
er ladened, bound from Helsing-
10 Hull, has been torpedoed and
kby a German submarine in the
! Sea. She sank in less than
minutes. 1t is stated, how
that her crew was saved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
BIG FORT GUNS DAMAGED
Attempt Recently Made 90 Put weapons
Out of Commisslon.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. June l.
An attempt recently was made. IL be-
came known to-day, to put out of COM
mission the big guns at Fort Worden
and Fort Flagler, guarding the en-
trance to Puget Sound. AS a result,
all visitors have been barred from the
forts In this district 1t is reported
the breechblocks OF four guns were
removed and the loading mechanism
damaged.
The discovery followed a report that
Fort Worden had been Photographic ed
in detail by persons who surrepti-
tiously had entered the grounds. The
photographs gave She relative locations
iof the big guns and the hidden bat
keries.
Up to the time of these discoveries
automobiles with sight-seers were per-
mitted to visit the elevation where
the batteries are located. but new
orders have. been issued forbidding any
nArson to visit the batteries without
special permit from the commanding
officer, and those who receive them
must be accompanied by a guard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
Recognize Gravity
Of Moment torU.S.
French Papers Characterize Ger
monys Ansucr s Another
Diplomatic "Biunder."

PARIS. June ALL the French pa
pers agree in characterizing Germany's
answer to the American note as an
other German diplomatic "blunder."
They declare Chancellor Won Beth
nn-Hollweg il cndeavoring to open
a controversy to gain time.
The Matin says the Cha ncellor invites
the United States TO abandon neutral
ity by cNerting pressure on Great Brit
am TO induce the latter country to give
up her blockade-'that is to say. aban-
don her naval supremacy''---in consi-
Iteration of which the German admi-
rally would cease aSsassinating the
passengers and crews OF unarmed
merchantmen"
The journal believes Germany, not
withstanding the calm moderation of
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
who have resolved not to be forced
int" anything precipitate. will end by
eXasperating America. The paper de
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02

Local Observation mt y T.. VI. Yeaterday
Temperature. -: humidity &c: wind
direction. northeast; wind. velocity. 6
weather. rain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02

clarcs the President and his Secretary
of State are democratic leaders Of "a
democratic nation. who must follow.
rather than lead. public opinion.
The afternoon papers OF Paris. com
menting upon the German reply to the
American note on the Lusitania unite
in recognizing the gravity OF the mo-
ment for the United States.
An editorial article in La Patric
says:
such n reply. awaited by the United
states for so long. is abuse of
American patience. and presents an
unreal basis of discussion. we do not
believe that President Wilson. any
more than any of his fellow citizens.
viii find this response other than a
misplaced joke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
FOSTER PLEADS GUILTY
Alleged White shaver IL E"ined 500
and Costs.

MOBILE. ALA, June l.-Ioel NJ. Eos
ter. said to be a millionaire poultry
man. through his attorneys here to-
day. entered Il plea of guilty TO a
statutory charge in the City Court.
and was fined 500 and costs. The de
PENDANT is said TO he i'll in his home
at Browns Mills, y. j. Foster was
arrested in Mobile January !. 1914. at
hotel in company with Delilah Brad
ley. his scventcen-ye ar-old stenoEra-
pher. OF Pemberton. y. j.. on the
charge Of violating the Mann white
slave act and. after Il preliminary
trial. was released on $4,000 bond.
The state case was made later The
case in the Federal court is still pend
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
JITNEY DRIVERS ARRESTED
Alleged to Have Violated New Traffic
Ordinance.

NEW ORLEANS. June Several
jitney-bus drivers. including one
woman. were arrested here to-day for
alleged violation of a city ordinance
regulating all passenger-carrying We
hicles operated Oh New Orleans streets.
IL provides that owners shall give an
indemnity bond of $4,000 for each vc-
hicie. and went into effect to-day. An
organization of jitney-bus owners will
contest the law.
Each OF the 535 cars of the New
Orleans Railway and Light Company
began operation to-day under n bond
of $4,000 The total amount of the
company's bond is s2,615.0O0.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

United Confederate Veterans, city
Auditorium.
sons of Veterans, Y. VI. &. 4. Hall.
COnfedcrnted S0utcrn Memorial
Association, second baptist Church.
Advertisers Club. business Mems
Club. 40 O'Clock.
city Northumberland by Com
fcdcrnte Choir, S:20.
BiiOm-BiJOu Stock Company, In
"Ohiccr $685." S:3O.
Lyric-POpulur vaudeville and
pictures, mHtince, 3,30; night, 1.45
and 0;IS.
Strnnd-PnrnnOunt pictures; con-
tfnuOus performance, II noon to II.
Standardization pictures; con
tinuous performance. D:3Q morning
20 II night.
Recommendations picture, .Snnt
DnvIs"; continuous performances 10
morning TO night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02

had appropriated 10000. and the pub
lie subscribed so7.0Oo. OF this sum.
$4,000 has been returned to the sub
scribers and $1,000 10 the city treas
urer. In 1912 IL cost $4,000 to enter
tain the feet here.
Cornelius Vanderbilt chairman of
the committee. in his report. praised
the conduct of the enlisted men while
on leave in the city and paid n tribute
to their splendid appearance and char
actcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
GREENBRlER'S MEN ARRIVE
Four of Crew of Steamer Sunk d, Wine
Reach New York.

NEW YORK. June l-r'our of the
crew of the American steamer Green
bri"r. sunk on April by - mine in
the North Sea. were brought to-day
TO New York by III. American steam
ship Brynhilda from Bremen. The Of
ticers and other members OF the Green
brier's crew reached New York some
time ago aboard other VnSsels
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
WAR REACHES MASONS

Especial Cable TO The Times Di patch
PARIS, June ACCORDING to au-
thentic information received here, the
German Masons, at meeting held
recently in Berlin. decided to cut off
all future relations with French and
Italian Masons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02

WASHINGTON. June Trains con-
tnue In the South Atlantic States. and
have extended into the NOhio Valley
Elsewhere fair weather continues with
low tempcrature in the South ana East.
The Southern rain area viii spread
slowly to the northward during We'd
nesday, reaching Southern New Eng
land by Thursday. The temperature in
the South Will rise Thursday. and sea
sonal temperatures will prevail over
the East Friday or Saturday. Storm
warnings are displayed on the Atlantic
Coast from Hatteras TO Jacksonville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
w EAT HER


'N"' 'rhipfThtuTe 1eSteFuhy.
u noon temperature
j. NJ temperature
i. NJ. temperature
Maximum temperature to +. NJ d..
MINIMUM temperature to +. NJ :.
Mean temperature "
Normal temperature ........
deficiency in temperature ycster-
Excess in temperature since March
Accumulated deficiency in temper
allure since January l......
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
COST NEW YORK CITY $4,000
committee which Arranged for Enter
tainment OF Fleet Reports.

NEW YORK, June 1.-The total cost
Of New York City's entertainment of
the Atlantic Fleet during it's recent
visit and review here, ending May is.
vas $4,000, according to the report of
the Mayors committee which had
charge Of the arrangements. Tho city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
MAJESTIC OFFICERS SAVED
Admiralty Announces Rescue of Men
on Destroyed BattleshIp.

LONDON. June 1.-The admiralty
announced today that all the officers
OF tn. British battleship Majestic. sunk
on May - of the GGllipoli Peninsula
by a submarine, had been saved.
The announcement made at the time
or the sinking of this warship. FIVE
DAYS ago. said that nearly all her
officers and men had been saved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02

SION and other contributing causcs of
English and even criminal origin are
chiehy responsible. If this contention
Is correct, our government hasn't even
'he general ground of humanity to
stand on.
NO TIME FOR DECISION
UNTIL FACTS ARE: SETTLED
Until these questions of fact are
determined through judicial investiga-
"oh' history and sobcrcd humanity
would condemn US, our government and
"ur people for persisting in our de-
Hahds for disavowal. Obviously We
t'hhot insist on our other demands
'"r The aba donment OF submarine war
'"re any more than We could demand
an abandonment OF Dreadnought war
tafe' or aerial warfare. or torpedo war
rare Enemy merchant vessels under
"'ncrs 10 attack gunboats. destroyers
cruisers or hattleships, or otherwise
engaged In war operations. whether
using the ram or gun. or other weapon
could not expect and would not receive
inc warning and immunity accorded
non-rcsistinE vessels engaged in inno-
cent commerce.
When well settled principles OF in
ternational law are applied to sub
marine warfare. as ! have urged YOU TO
nave them so applied. by our Supreme
court then warning and immunity OF
lie doubtless will be cxactcd from sub
marines only when the non-resistence
Of enemy merchant vessels is suaran-
tced
Our public opinion is temporarily the
victim OF incendary press propaganda
operated from London. with all oppor-
tunity for hearing the other side cut
OF. The obvious object is to emhroil
America on the side OF Great Britain
and her allies in the European war
for the avowed purpose OF destroying
Germany The history of destroying
the Southern Confedcracy will give
some conception OF tho magnitude of
such task. Five to ten years is the
shortest period that could b. hoped
for. and fvc to ten millions OF Amer
lean soldiers lighting In foreign lands
is the least part we could certainly
have to take. while the Ultimate brunt
Of the financial sacrifices would fall
upon our shoulders and we would throw
away our manifest destiny as nom
military nation, the common friend OF
all nations. tho peace-maker Of the
world
PEOPLE DO NOT WANT
HIM TO DO wRONG
Mr. President, under no conditions
would the American people wish their
President to do wrong They are tenn
porarily deceived. but you are not. The
demands you have made clearly can
not be complied with by Germany. The
papers foreshadow your insisting upon
them without regular investigation by
julicial proc edure. This would mean
war of your own choice and seeking
! cannot believe this true, for when the
knowledge of the full truth finally
dawned upon the people. sobered bv the
awful sacrifices of the bloody, brutal
task they would curse those rcspon-
sible for the fatal step.
NO one can rightfully object to regu-
lar procedure to judicially determine
the truth. When the facts are thus
finally determined. you can them. if so
justified. renew your demands or modify
or withdraw them. This is the path
Of truth, Of honor. OF peace May wis
dom come TO you. and strength from
above. that you may be true TO your
N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours
Rainfall last twenty-four hours
Deficiency in rainfall since March
Accumulated deficiency in rainfall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-02
LET QUESTIONS OF FACT
Be DETERMINED FIRST
captain Hobson Counsels Judicial In
Vestigation Before Condemn
ing Germany.
THIS COUNTRY MAY BE WRONG
ne Would Not Rush Into War Which,
'ilSht Be Disastrous Without TAX
ing Every Possible Step to Get
iruth-Thinks Sentiment Biased.
| Special to The Times I

Especial to The Times DispatchJ
SYRACUSE. y. Y. June l.-Caotain
'Ntnmond r. Hobson has sent the fol-
'"lhE telegram to President Wilson:
referring TO Germany's reply note.
'e'm'' me respectfully and earnestly
~ renew my previous recommendation
."a' you determine the questions in
ny calling "A regular court of In
Jury as did President Mckinley on the
'eh'ruction of the Maine and President
'Neiand In his Venezuelan message
inc German note raises distinc,
questions OF fact maintaining the
""si'an MIA was under British admiralty
"roers to ram submarine was in eff
'ec' submarine destroyer and other
Wis" engaged in war operations, trans
porting men and materials
III this contention is correct, our
government has no standing In inter
national law for demanding dis
a'o"aL Furthermore. Germany ex-
"cescs regret for the loss Of innocent
"ie and contends that internal expIo-
SION and other contributing causes Of
English and even criminal origin are
chiehy responsible. If this contention
rs correct, our government hasn't even
me general ground of humanity to
stand on.