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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-21
ERB IMPROVED.

Deal, n. j.. Sept. 2O.-The condition
of Newman Erb, the railroad official
who accidentally took two poison tab
lets last Tuesday. was said to be fav-
orable tonight. Mr.. Erb is now pass
ing through the critical period.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-21

port Or of aEy law, but merely lid
what every Traveller crossing the
ocean does, by carrying notes or smell
packages as an accommodation tO
f.iends, just as did when retllrne |
from Germany last year, when l car
ried several letters and official Gis-
patches to cur State Department fCw
Ambassador Gerard and packages fer
Mrs. Gerard and others. 0. course,
IN doing this for Allbas sadcr anl Mrs.
Gerard, did it Simply as a matter
OF friendship, precisely as carried
the letters il this case"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-21
MACEDON|ANS
ARE MOB|L|z|NC
IN BULGARIA
Causes Surprise and Indignation
en- Part of the Entente
Powers.
a. II
OTHER BALKANS -
ARE AROUSED
All Signs Point Toward Align
ment With the Teutonic
Allies.

Paris, Sept. 20.-DlSpatches from
Sofia, Bulgaria, announcing the mo-
bili2ation there of troops made up OF
residents of Macedonia, have caused
another complication to be introduced
in the Balkan situation, which already
was tense, through the presentation
by the Entente Allies of the joint note
requiring Bulgaria to define her atti-
tude.
Affront to Allies.
The mobilization Of MacedOnians
has caused surprise, and Indignation
IN official diplomatic circles here, as
it is declared that the whole purpose
OF the present negotiations between
the Allies ana l}dl5alla and Serbia is
to determine whether Macedonia be-
longs to Bulgaria or Serbia. That
Bulgaria should mobilize Macedonians
while the future OF Macedonia was
still at issue is declared in the high
est Serbo-Greek quarters to be an tf'
.lCnL tO the Allies and the Other
Balkan States.
ReqHest for Reply.
It is understood that TIE Allies
Joint note Of last week was accom-
panied ny a verbal request 70 NJ. Rad.
oslavoif, the Bulgarian premier, for
reply at the earliest possible mo-
Ment.'
Leaders of the opposition have OBJ
tanned from King Ferdinand assur.
ances that Bulgaria is absolutely free
from any obligations to either OF the
belligerent groups and that the full
est attention is being given by Bull
garia to the proposals of the Triple
Entente an6 Central Powers alike.
This in addition to being the wish Of
the opposition also is the desire OF
the general public.
Sill Negotiating.
The opposition leaders were assur-
ed that the government mad absolute
ly no intention to rupture the pour
arlers, which are still going on With
both groups of belligerents. At a pro-
pitious moment it was added, ma
tional coalition cabinet would be
formed
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-21
RUMOR OF ARREST.

Denver, Colo, Sept. 20.-William
Diamond, representative in Colorado
Of the Internationa, Organization of
the United Mine Workers of America.
when asked this afternoon about a
rumor that steps would be taken
looking to the arrest of John D. Rock
efeller, jr, in connection will, strike
disorders, sr&id
81 have taken no such action, but
will discuss it with A. Belcher, coun-
sci fcf the International Organiza-
ton, who is expected to reach Denver
tomorrow"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-21
BENEVOLENT NEUTRALITY.

London, Sept. z0.-Various reported
activities in the Balkans have focus
ed the interest on the Bulgarian situ-
alton and the efforts of the opposi-
ton parties to induce the king and
government to join the Entente Pow
ers. It is believed, however, that de-
spite denials the railway agreement
with Turkey birds Bulgaria to main.
tain benevolent neutrality toward
Turkey and the Germanic powers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-21
GOVERNMENT SCORED.

Sofia, Bulgaria. SeFt. ~, \Deldytu
in transmissOn) The Narodnar
Prava, the government organ, discuss
ing the conference between leaders OF
the opposition and King Ferdinand'
saws:
"The leaders of the opposition did
not behpce properly in the presence
Of the King
Concerning the conference, the op'
position organ saws:
1--WE are unable to give a comfort
ing report on the audience. The gov.
ernment is going its crl way instead
of the national way.
The CITY of Sofia, today, celebrated
on a grand scale, the thirtieth annlver-
sary Of the Union of Eastern Puneila
to Bulgaria.
FREIGHT TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.
Athens, Sept. 20.-Advices receiver
here from diplomatic sources are to
the effect that freight traffic has been
suspended on the Bulgarian railroad
since last Saturday.
Forty-five thousand Bulgarians in
Macedonia and Thrace have been
called to the colors.
"The leaders of the opposition did
BULGARIA. is declared to have threaten
ed King Ferdinand with q revolution
if the alleged Germanophile policy OF
Bulgaria was continued. The King is
reported to have replied thpt the gov
ernment was pursuing the policy
which best served Bulgaria's interest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
SHERIFF SPENCER GOES
TO PROTECT INTERESTS
Lett Last Night for Tallahassee to
Be on Ground During Fight to
Prevent Ratification of
Suspension

Sheriff W. C.. Spencer left last
night for Tallahassee. where he will
spend several days watching his in
terests, and ascertaining the steps
necessary to defend himself before
the State Senate, in regard to his re-
cent suspension from office by Gov.
ernor Trammell
Just before leaving the Sheriff
said he would remain in Tallahassee
as long as he considered 1t necessary,
but believed his stay would not be of
more than a few days.
II have nothing to say about the
trip" he said. other than that I'm
going there to be on the ground, and
do what is necessary to protect my
self.
II could give you lengthy inter-
view on the situation. but do not
think 1t advisable now. and do not
think 1t would be Of interest to the
public.
II am standing pat. and not wor-
rying. As I said Immediately after
my return from my last trip to the
capital, am ready and willing to let
my record as an oficer answer for
me; and that II Il isn't good record,
I don't want to remain sheriff -
Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
italy WILL
SOON DECIDE
WHETHER TO
enter WAR
AUSTRIA HAS FAILED TO MAKE
TERRITORIAL CONCESSIONS
SATISFACTORY TO ITALY; GER.
MANS CLAIM PROGRESS IN THE
WEST
(By Associated Press, }

London. April 2O.-Italy's de-
cision for or against war is believed
In Rome to be imminent. Dispatches
to the press say today marks the ex-
piration of the time limit fixed by
italy for presentation of proposals
by Austria. 1T is generally under
stood that Austria has declined to
make territorial concessions satis-
factory to Italy.
Greece is also endeavoring to ar
rive at . fixed policy. A representa-
tive Of King Constantine is on his
way to Vienna and Berlin, presum-
ably on a political mission. No in
timation has been given as to the
exact purpose Of his visit, although
1t is knewn that King Constantine,
who is II prother-in-law of Emperor
William G. Germany. has set him
self against the party which eavors
the rt1rvcntion of Greece on the
side of the allies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
BABYLON MAY Be
USED BY TURKS
AS A FORTRESS
(By Associated Press. }

London, April 20. Ancient
Babylon as a fortified point for the
Turkish expedition against Turky.
with the guns placed behind the
German archaeological excavations.
is the suggestion made by Q corre-
spondent Of the Near East. who ia
we'll acquainted with the excavat-
ing work the Germans have done
there.
Since 1900, the German archeolo-
gists have employed an average Of
800 men to dig among the ruins
The extent of this work 10 indicated
by the fact they used 3 small rail-
way to carry away the earth as II
was taken out ;.ta
Babylon could make q fortified
place Of great strength. argues the
writer. The surroundings are Hat.
yet covered with a network Of en-
bankments Of ancient canals, and
the German diggings, vast in extent,
offer ideal shelter and excellent gun
pits.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
BEARS, LIONS AND
ALL|CAT0RS HAVE
DOUBLED IN PRICE
SINCE OPENING OF THE WAR,
DUE TO THE SUPPLY FROM
GERMANY TO ENGLAND BEING
CUT OFF
(By Associated Press)

London, April 20 Balloons, sea
lions. alligators. polar bears, and
similar animals have generally
doubled in price since the war be-
gan. according to London dealers.
If the war has not succeeded in re-
ducing England to actual hardship
as far as food supplies go. it has
certainly played havoc with the
stocks of live seals, grizzlies, skunks,
and other foreign things in fur and
feather that inhabit the public zoos
Of the big cities.
The scarcity in animals. 1t is ex-
planned, is due to the fact that none
are coming from Germany, which,
up to last autumn, had made her.
self the international clearing
house and general distributing cen
ter of wild livestock for the whole
of Europe. In this trade. she had
an advantage in geographical stu
dllOn WulCH tudultu ucA ~ SuPpi'
with equal ease purchasers in Rus
sia, Italy, Austria, France or Eng
land. The German banks, also, have
been liberal in financing the big
animal dealers. while in England, II
has sometimes been almost impossi-
BILE for men in this branch of trade
to obtain any considerable advances
on their stock in trade.
The United States, 1t is said, has
of late years been the best customer
for wild animals. The number OF
monkeys alone. sent to America in
the course of a year, has generally
exceeded 1000. English dealers
are making elaborate plans for per
manently annexing a large share o1
the German trade in animals
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
ROOSEVELT Goes
ON STAND N
HIS own BEHALF
(By Associated Press.

syracuse, n. Y. April 20
counsei for William Barnes, in his
ntty thousand dollar libel su;r
against Theodore Roosevelt began
tne presentation of their case to the
Jury today. William H. Ivine and
Chief Barnes of the legal staff ont
lined III the opening argument .be
complete case of the plaintiff
Theodore Roosevelt this afternoon
testified on his own behalf in the
suit Of alleged libel brought by VIM
Barnes. He told of his political "a
reer.
Irvine reviewed Roosevelt's entire
political career: emphasized the
wide currency which were given his
remarks. William H. Van Ben.
schotten, of Roosevelt's counsel
gave an outline of the defense
speaking of Roosevelt's fight for
clean government. After evidence
had been offered by the plaintiff to
prove the publication of the alleged
libelous statements, the defense rest.
ed. A list of newspapers in which
the statements were published, was
read
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
DENMARK TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
(By Associated Press. J


Stockholm, April 20. The Swed-
ish author, Harold Wagner, who
has been travelling through Denmark
for the newspaper Aft6nbladet, re-
ports that "all the responsible Danes
whom have met impress me seri-
ously with their belief that the only
possible policy for Denmark Ia
strict neutrality - He explains:
"The people of Denmark have al
ways been happy and have lived In
harmony. They are energetic and
well-educated. with splendid cul-
ture. They no longer dream of
avenging the year 1864.
"The most that could happen,
they say to each other, would be to
get Schleswig- Holstein back again {.
But, taken as whole, the land con-
quered by Germany in 1854 is now
indisputably German, Keil, for in
stance. is now thoroughly Ger
man town.
Denmark political interests do
not incline towards any OF the bel
ligerents. She prefers to throw her
lot with the northern kingdoms.
said to measure more than 1000
miles. King George is expected to
pay secret visit to his armies some
time this month.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
s75.oOO.0Oo ORDER
FOR SHELLS GIVEN TO
DUNkIRk NY. FACTORY

Dunkirk, N. Y, April 2O.-The
Brooks Plant ID to be reopened
having Just closed a contract fol
the manufacture Of large order o.
shells for one of the warning ma.
tions Of Europe, the bulk of the
work to be done in the Brooks shoI
In Dunkirk.
A representative Of the Observer
was in New York two weeks ago and
called upon Vice President James
McNaughton of the American Loco.
motive company, when he had 1t ex.
planned that the company had bid on
a contract for manufacturing shrap.
mel for one of the European cQIn.
tries. He was assured that as soon
as the contract was closed the Oh.
served would be notified.
This note from Vice President
McNaughton was received this
morning. 1t reads:
1--WE have the order. I would like
to give you some of the details, bu,
can not at this time as We have moi
as yet worked them out. 1t means
much for Dunkirk, however, and 10
cal authorities will be kept posted >
The order is the most important
in the history OF the American Loco
motive company amounting to from
$65,000,O00 to $75.000,000. TIL,
number of shells to be manufactured
will total 100000. or these. 1900
a day, 1t is understood, will b,
turned out at the Dunkirk plant ant
1000 at the Montreal plant.
The making of these shells in th'
Dunkirk plant will mean, the install
ing Of a large amount Of additiona
machinery and the employment o
q large force Of men. It is probabl
that the plant will be kept runninl
day AND, night. possibly three shift
Of men will be employed depending
upon the urgency Of the order.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
COMMITTEE
TO INVESTIGATE
SUSPENSION
Of SHERIFFS
HINES, OF sHLLSB0R0UGH. IL
CHAIRMAN; N DAVIS LIQUOR
BILL TO CONE UP TOMORROW
AFTERNOON ~.
(By Claude F.. Johnson. }


Tallahassee, April "a resolu.
tion was adopted at the executive
session of the Senate at noon today
calling for the appointment of q
committee of five to investigate and
report on the duties and powers Of
the Senate in acting on the suspen-
sion Of Sheriffs Spencer, of Hills.
borough. Baker Of Palm Beach, and
Pottsdamer of Suwanee county, who
have been suspended by Governor
Trammell.
The suspensions have been pend
ing before the Senate several days
and though the bonds of secrecy
were placed on the action of the ses-
sion it is learned on authority that
this committee will reort on all sus-
pensions now pending and that Sem
ator Hines of Hillsborouph is chair.
man Of the committee. No time limit
was set for the completion of the
committees Investigations.
The Eavis liquor regulation bill
Is set for u hearing at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon on request of Sem
atOr Farris of Duval.
The admin inistration received its
first Jolt Of the session today when
the House adopted the Dancy amend
ment to the bill introduced by Rep
resentative Bussey, of Palm Beach,
1t the request Of the controllers Of
fice which provided for the taking
up Of unfunded indebtedness Of va
rious counties by giving commission
ers power to levy three mill tax or
as much thereof as necessary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20

sands but most of these peopie q"
,r;nners who bring their provisions
With them when they journey hitne'
-, the electric surface cars ~h"'
tho others who come to stay io' . :,
cbean boarding houses or oeiiAn'
low inclusive rates at the big no'.',,
The exploitation company ~n,,n .,
ovns Ave or six of the big hoteis' 'n'
Surhaus and the pier. recently an
.o,ncad its decision to write on nan
of its capital. -. ,een
Not only scheveningen mas s.rd. -
,urt from this cause but ~ !.
wvk which had taken Its s plae. % % |.
,..h,onaple resort, has snner.a 90, y n..
ne degree, while zandvoor' no, ,rou
com. com the goal of day tripper' fr0n'
harlem and Amsterdam.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
CERNANS,HAVE
@FA|ThlM turks
NARkNANSH|P
DECLARE THAT ALLIES FAILURE
AT ENTRANCE TO DARDA-
.NELLES DUE TO TURKS SHOOT.
ING ABILITY

Berlin, April 20. A German Of
ficer Of high rank, in a letter writ
ten from Constantinople on March
IA lays emphasis upon the great
strength of the Dardanelles defenses.
He says:
"Our enemies have suffered two
disappointments. The first was the
effect-which surprised even our
selves-of the middle and, light ar
tillery against armored ships. The
second was the good shooting Of the
Turkish artillery. The latter has, no
doubt. been put down by the English
to German gunners, but the Turkish
soldier, with his wonderful calm. ia
we'll adapted for artillery work, II
only he is given some practice and
IL there is proper control OF fire.
THE heavy Turkish batteries
have thus far. been very silent. and
their time is still to come Numer-
Gus hidden battery positions have
not been in action at all.
1--WE contemplate therefore. with
complete calm and confidence, re-
newed attempts to break through.
although we do not fail to appre-
ciate the greatness and the difficulty
Of our task. The troops are in the
best spirits, we'll fed and adequate
ly equipped. They will certainly do
their duty II the enemy, whose iso-
lated attempts at landed have hith-
erto been quickly repelled, decide to
land stronger forces"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
and SEA RESORTS
RE N0N.PRODUCTIvE NOW
tBy Associated Press.)

tBy Associated Press.)
Veningen, Holland. April 20.
|m has settled over the sea-
z resorts of Holland this year
esult of the proximity Of the
lands to the war zone and the
MY of the low sountries be-
involved in hostilities. The
tretches Of sandy beach at
ningen, Noordwyk and Zand-
'ill' in the opinion of the pro-
OF the summer hotels, lack
their usual throngs of open
foreign visitors, except per-
nose from Germany who de
We to cross the seas to reach
laVorite air-cure places, and
son is thus doomed to failure
Oh the most delightful sea
resorts Of Europe-that oi
ningen, only a mile or two
ne Hague-opened its prelim'
season this month with ex'
bad prospects for the com
~ =. Visitors are here, but Wis
no spend no money.
as 'till threns the grea'
romenade or lounge on the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
BOTH CANDIDATES
FOR D.AR. PRESIDENCY
ARE Confident
(By Associated Prese. }

Washington, pril 20.-The con-
test between Mrs. William C. Story
Of New York and Mrs. Geo. Truern-
say. Of Kansas, for president general
Of the Daughters of the American
revolution is increasingly vigorous
today, both sides being confident.
They will be nominated tonight, to-
gether with ten vice presidents gen.
eral and other officials. The elections
will take place tomorrow. Today's
session Of the Congress is devoted
to the presentation of reports Of Of
ficers and committees.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
HEAVIER CAR L0ARDING

hphis, Tenn, April 20-Five
ls Of the Frisco lines arrived
to address shippers and urge
pr car loading. Nine years ago
Ferage load was 19 tons while
fear it is "a tons. The road
(lso hold open meetings to
and all employees looking to
ftting aside Of two days each
on which each employee is to
a perfect record thus avoiding
hims. When this is accom-
d it later Will be intended to
day in the year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
H|CAGO, ROCK ISLAND
AND Pacific R'Y GOES INTO
HANDS OF RECFIVfR
bTION TO THIS EFFECT MADE
BY AMERICAN STEEL
FOUNDRIES co.
pany Consented to Receivership !;
lave $5,000,000 Worth Of
Notes Due May l
(By Associated Press. }

(By Aesocloteo Ffe8S.
icago, April 20-A petition for
eeiver of the Chicago, Rock Is
and Pacific Railway company
filed in the United States court
today by the American Steel
|dries company. The plaintiff
|es inability Of the defendant to
the obligations.
|e railway company filed an an
consenting to the receivership,
|e Carpenter appointed H. U.
BE president Of the company and
j. Dickson, former secretary of
as receivers. The company
short term notes aggregating
million dollars due May /.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
EORGIA SUNDAY SCHOOLS

bericus, Ca, April 20-More
sixty leading Sunday school
|ers of the state are here to take
/ part in the Georgia Sunday
bl Association meeting which
b here today for a three days
bn. John l.. Alexander of
lgo, superintendent Of the Inter-
|nal Sunday School Association
|othes men noted in the work
other parts Of the country will
the local representatives
are over 1000 delegates pres.
ind strong campaign is plan
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
! 800 MACCABEES IN
TEN.DAY CAMP

Jmestown, n. Y, April 20-Five
hundred Macabees met here today in
state convention. They will lay
plans for the ten day camp of 1900
Macbees here in August of the Ma
tionl Camp of the United Rank,
Knights of Macabees of America.
This is the 25th annual state meet.
ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
RAILROAD WAGE AWARD

Chicago, April 20-The award of
the board of arbitration In the wage
movement Of the engineers, firemen
and hostlers Of ninety-eight western
railroads will be handed down today
and will be effective for one year be-
binning May /. The hearings began
November 80.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
RILRoAD NOTES.

The service record Of the Balti-
more and Ohio is approached by few
railroads, as throughout the rank
and file are to be found men VINO
have spent their entire business
careers and grown old in the en-
ploy of the company. The railroad
n,ans TO honor these men by placing
gold stars on their uniforms TINS
summer. and a large number OF their
subordinates will wear the soiu
bars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
(By Associated Pres. }

Paris, April 20.-A Salonika dis
patch says that two Turkish torpedo
boat destroyers were blown up at
tempting to pass mine belt placed
by Russians at the mouth of the
Bosphorus while the Turkish fleet
was in the Black Sea. The explosion
warned another vessel Of the Turk
ish fleet, Forrest" to remain in the
Black Sea. No mine sweepers were
available.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
Germans Claim Gains,
(By Associated Press. }

London, April 2O.--Definite gains
In the west in the Mousse Moselle re-
gion including the reoccuation Of
the village of embermenil Is claimed
by the Germans in their oficial re-
port issued at Berlin today. The
French official statement at Paris
says that no important developments
occurred yesterday. No late reports
Of developments in the east have
been received. 5ts
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
SWObODA-RELEASED
FOR LACK OF
II; EVIDENCE
COULD NOT FIND REASONS SUF-
FICIENT FOR HOLDING HIM
FOR SETTING FIRE TO LA T0U-
RAINE
(By Associated Press }

Paris, April 20. The French
military authorities have decided to
drop the charge that Raymond Swo-
boda set fire to the steamer La
Touraine. They say the evidence is
insufficient. Swoboda Is still
charged with espionage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20
ELYNCn|NC
N MISSOURI !,
| TOWN TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

Vby AbbUCI&CeU FTeSb.
pisiana, Mo-, t, April 20.-A
pf $50 men attacked the city
|ere today in an effort to lynch
Eaton, a negro. who is held on
rge of stabbing a shoe factory
ye. A policeman fired into
fowd, scattering it. 1t is not
ht any one was injured.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20

The iowa Senate has passed a bill
requiring railroads DO eep a rec
ord Of all liquor shipments and for
bidding them to carry liquor into or
within the state which is to be used
for illegal purposes. after January 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20

A number of prominent southern
,umbermen have framed protest 10
be presented to the Interstate oom-
merce Commission against rate au-
vances. In proof of their conten,
tion that their profits are too smal'
To stand a higher freight rate 'ne
lumbermen have offered 10 ope
,beir hooks to the railroad men