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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

rhe friends Of Mr.. William Steitz
i regret to learn that he is i'll at
home in Rosedale. While the
,ess is of no serious nature, Mr..
,tz will be unable to be out for a
ok
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

|rrs E. Lytton Cordery, who has
h spending the past two weeks
charming guest of her father in
mingham, Ala, returned home
Lday night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

Avondale Springs, Rutledge, Tenn,
right in the mountains, that's the
place to go to spend the hot weather,
Five distinct varieties of mineral
springs, beautiful scenery. rake a
run up in your auto or by railroad
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

Mr.. w. A. Smith, of the Smith
ne Co.. leaves tonight for Kissim-
-. where he has moved the shoe
LEX of the Smith Shoe Co., the
IRE here having been branch of
. Kissimmee store.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

Messrs. Reed Robson, G.. D. Ston-
and Samuel Booher compose a
items committee that will appear
fore the next meeting of the coun-
commissioners to urge improve
ent of the Lakeland and Foxtown
ad from city limits to Lake Glib
n.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29
LIST OF MEMBERS
LAKELAND Savings
LOAN COMPANY


me to give you the names of the
charter members of Lakeland Saw
ings-Loan Co.. that the public may
know who had the sand and the pa
triotism to take hold of this matter
and carry it through to a success, at
time when Building & Loan Asso-
Citations were in bad repute, because
/ of the bad work the so-called Ma
tionals" have been doing here for
many years, and when times were so
close as last spring, and before our
domestic building and loan bill was
sure to become law.
! At the annual stockholders meet
ing and election a week ago, nearly
all of them were present and learned
whole lot more of what a fine in
stitution they are connected with
than they had ever known before,
and had splendid good time. the
time of their life, as one put it, and
all enthusiastic boosters of our Saw
, inSS-Lodh. Ills Wouiu We eApeCtSu
in two years, but most gratifying so
soon. | have learned of this, that
and another of their friends, they
now want to have come in and get
advantage of our 'Savings-Loan
game ="
Some of them have already been
to see me about the matter and sew
eral have given me names of their
friends they want to be in the game
with them And as our merits are
getting noised about among all sorts
of people, who need TO be with us, as
much as we need them to help us
build homes and build up the town.
| think it will be good for all con
cerned to have the readers of both
, your papers know the names of these
, know them may ask as to their
knowledge of and liking for Lake
land Savings-Loan Co. The mem.
bers are:
Nj. G. Willard
Lucy Rion Clark
w. II. Harrison
j. McNab
j. l.. Skipper
Geo w. Mershon
B. F. Wilson
J. p. Wilson
Geo. w. PiXley
u d. 0. Rogers
Floyd Miller
John Eller
S Jas. G. Holcombe
e L. B. Names
y A. r. Jones
n ]. l.. Wright
!, L. G.. Yarley
e G. G. Rogan
II NJ. f. Hetherington
}, DR.. w. r. Grower
II l.. b. Bill
l. VIM Steitz
!. l.. b. Bevis
: Ollie Il. Armistead
IS w. l.. King
IS Helen G. Hobbs
he II. l.. Swatts
n DR.. Sarah f. Wheeler
n p SEgan
ot NJ. G. WILLARD, Secretary
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29
WHO PAYS9

SOME OF THE THINGS WE DO AT
THE TELEGRAM OFFICE
WE PRINT
LETTER HEADS
NOTE HEADS
BILL HEADS
STATEMENTS
LEGAL BLANKS
LAW BOOKS
LOOSE LEAF LEDGERS
TIME CARDS
BLANK BOOKS
HAND BILLS
POSTERS
ENVELOPES
BUSINESS CARDS
CALLING CARDS
TAGS
DANCE PROGRAMS
LABELS
CHECKS
MENU CARDS
SHOW CARDS
SIGNS
CALENDARS
BLOTTERS
| WEDDING CARDS
WEDDING INVITATIONS
SOCIETY AND
COMMERCIAL PRINTING
WE DO
MULTI-cOLOR PRINTING
HALF-TONE, VIGNETTES
ENCLOSING
BOOK BINDING
PAMPHLETS, LEAFLETS
WIRE STITCHING
l PERFORATING
BROWNING
PADDING
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

Hotel only half mile from Avondale
station. For rates and all particulars,
write to F. ]. Hoffman, Avondale
Strings. Rutledge, Tenn. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29

width than the road north of Null
berry.
This last piece of road between
Mulberry and Christina will consume
in the neighborhood of three months
to omplete-Mulberry Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-29
LAKELAND F.;
! LACONICS|
Ease Of fire phone 5000

+ and Mrs. p. e. Chunn spent
evening in Lakeland the guests
frs Chunn's sister, Mrs. William
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
TRAFFIC TIED UP BY WARFARE BETWEEN
 TWOLAb0R PARTIES
General Sympathetic Strike May Be Called in Syra- cuse as Result of
 Labor Disputes

Syracuse, N. Y, April S-Warfare be- tween two labor organizations has result ed in strike of street and electric rail- way employees in central New York that already has completely tied up interur- bar traffic between Syracuse and Auburn. ana street car service in Auburn, serious ly hampered interurban service in western New York and threatened tonight to in- volve transportation service in the cities of Syracuse, Rochester Niagara Falls and Buffalo,
 The strike was started by the Amalga- mated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, and is directed against the Empire United Railways company to force recognition of the association rather than the Brotherhood of Electric Train men. The brotherhood is under contract with the Empire railways, and the compeny's refusal to abrogate the agree ment and recognize the Amalgamated as the representative union prompted the strike order.
 Should the Amalgamated be thwarted by court inJunctions from preventing the op- eration of Empire cars on city lines lit- tie doubt existed in labor circles here to- night that a general sympathetic strike would be ordered in the cities through which the Empire operates. At present, according to union officials, 500 men are on strike. If a sympathetic strike is or dered more than 5000 men would be in- volved. and all cities in the state west of Syre cuse would be affected.
 There has been no disorder.
 The New York State railways. control ing city lines in central and western Jew York, and with which the Empire has a traffic agreement permitting the operation of it's cars over city lines, was restrained today by court order at Roch- ester from denying the Empire use of it's tracks in that city.
 Amalgamated officials declared that mo- tice had been given the New York State Railways. setting time limit for hand ling Empire traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
THE WAR SITUATION

the Rivers Mouse and Mosee in
  the of the most sansna fighting of the  office results
 
  lines In of a miles, villages have
  Similarly commanding  Monmare  office claims this declares      of on field in
  
 
  Laborcxa wiley aoanst great RussIan forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
RESERVE CITIES
 REPORT BUSINESS
 MUCH IMPROVED
Strong Feeling of Optimism and General Indus trial Activity Marks Business Outlook-An Of ficial Poll of the Countrys Leading Industrial CenterS.

Washington April 8-The following repo-ts show the ,f business conduon outside of farming communities
 New YOrThere has been time n the last three years that merchants and such small borrow indicating that their present capital Is ticent for their need that borrowed money Zee invested proftaby by them. Prices of edibes hav lined tre Business fairly good In grains Indus For supplies of war materials cotton, hat manufacturi metals cop per, shoes, textiles etc, mprov account of the European war Other industries wi ofprove if the is continued long Regular steel bus is picking up Elm broideries and laces looking n Lumber is improving trfle Wholesale groceries inactive Elec normal Fertilizers quiet Volume of stock and mer chandse in keeping with the volume of business Not much stock carried on the shelf.
 Boston Strong feeling of optimism and business gen. orally regarded as improved
 Philadelphia and immediate outlook business conditions encouraging and showing gradual improve ment.
 Pttsburg-Present conditions show increased activity "Richmond-General business conditions are slightly improved.
 Atlanta-Present and immediate outlook regarded as improved.
 Louisville Present and immediate outlook is good
 New Orleans General situation regarded gradually improving.
 tDallas-Busness marking time Basic conditions are good.
 "Chicago-Present conditions dull Immediate outlook hopeful in tone Business showing slight improvement
 St Louis-Busness conditions stand at highest point since May 1914.
 Kansas CityPresent and immediate outlook good for material improvement.
 San Francisco Business people are in better spirits Present and immediate outlook better and steadily mprov ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
ASKS EXPOSURE OF FINANCIAL HISTORY
 OF WESTERN ROADS
Chairman of Special Committee Rep resenting Sixteen Western State Railroad Commissions Lays
 Plea Before l. C. C.

Chicago. April s--A complete exposition of the financial history of the fl western railroads petitioning for increased freight rates was asked today in the hearing of the case before w. NJ. Daniels interstate commerce commissioner. The request was filed by Clifford Thorne. chairman of a special committee representing IS vest ern state railway commissions opposing the carriers plea for advances.
 Consideration of the request was con tinued until tomorrow. when C.. c. Wright, counsel for the railroads said he would state the petition of the railroads.
 The request contains 36 interrogatories One asks for a list of all directors. off, cers and employees who received salaries of $l0,000 or more last year. Another reads: "Give Information regarding pay ments made for influencing legislation, assisting political campaigns, special legal services, entertainment of public officials and for influencing public opinion through the press during the period 1907 to 1914 in- elusive + Z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
U. $. CAVALRYMEN
 GUARD BROWNSVILLE
Posted Near Spot Where Bullets Fell During Mexican. Battle
 Wednesday

Brownsville, Tex. April s.-A squad of United States cavalrymen were posted about the electric light plant here today The plant is in the neighborhood where bullets fell yesterday in a small action between Carranza and Villa troops in the trenches west of Matamoros.
 Following the announcement that a Car ranka ,monoplane was taken across the river early today. it was learned that the villA forces have secured the services oi an American aviator, Jack Knight o1 Fl Paso, Te@., for the biplane which has remained idle in their camp for week Juan F. Garcia, a Villa. aviator from Montereys accornpanied Knight to the lines about Matainoros.
 < NelthAr aide will give out the number of men 1t has. but latest reports from the varlous' carnps Indicate that the Villa troops number about $500. against 2 gar 'risoB Of 26oQx 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
LITTLE INTEREST $ IN HUERTA ARRIVAL

Washington, April S.--American officials view with indifference the coming of Vic toriano Huerta, former Mexican dictator. to New York city. Counsellor Robert Lansing said today the question of ad- mittance had not been considered by the state department and that he did not know that any point in that connection had been raised by any other government department.
 The fact that Cipriano Castro. the exiied Venezuelan dictator. had been denied ad- mission to the United States several years ago led to the belief in some quar- ters that a similar course might be fol- lowed in regard tp Huerta. It was pointed out. however that Castro's entrance was opposed by Venezuela because of tndict- ment pending against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09

The plant of the company occupies four acres of ground adjacent to the Southern railway at Thirty-thrd avanue north. It is made up of group of long one story wooden buildings and when in full opera tion, about 100 men were employed. Ac- cording to the watchman of the company, the fire started in the stoveroom and spread so rapidly that by the time the firemen arrived, the plant was an inferno of flames.
 Three fire companies answered the alarm and Fire Chief Sidney Middleton hurried to the scene. Several lines Of hose were stretched block and the fire men encountered little trouble with the water pressure but were unable to stem the blaze, owing to the progress of the flames before they arrived. However, at an early hour this morning, the firemen had the fire under control and managed to save the office building and all the records of the company.
 The plant was erected about IA years ago and was then known as the Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
FRENCH RECk. t,G
 WOMEN MO. RESTS

Paris, April s--(S:40 p. m.)- he French Women's Automobile club has begun re- cruiting women motorists, aviators and balloonists to form a brigade of ambu- lances for the French lrmy. Applications are coming in at the4l& of 100 day
 The organization aims to find enough i. capable women conductors to replace all Pmen now driving ambulances who are cap able of rendering better services at the front a4
 Four women aviators, including Madame Pallier, Baroness de La Roche and Mile. Helene Dutrieu, who had been refused ad- mission to the aviation corps, have joined this movement. Many applications for enrolment have been made by women mo- tor oydli5ts who want to act as dispatch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09

Manufacturing company. Owing to the fact that at that time the company worked only leased convicts, the plant became known as the state peniten- tiary.''
 About two years ago the company was reorganized and resumed operation under the name of the Birmingham Stove and Range company. The officers are: B. II. Jones of Atlanta, president; B. H. Harts- field of this city.-vice president and gen eral manager; s. J. Price of this city secretary and treasurer and c. D. Ran dall superintendent.
 According to Secretary Price, who was on the scene of the fire early this morn~ ing. the plant had been idle since last December, but plans were under way to resume operations Monday morning. Mr Price added that the pattern department, carpenter shop and shipping rooms had never ceased operations and that he had looked forward to starting the plant with its full equipment at the beginning of next week
 Regarding the fire MT. Price stated that
 (COntinued on Page Tenb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
AUSTRIA REPORTED WILLING TO MAKE
 A SEPARATE PEACE
Fighting in Carpathians Continues Eiercely-Rus- sian Forces Continue to Push Inward
ATTEMPT MADE
 ON SULTAN'S LIFE

London. April s.-d0:55 D. m) An attempt was made at 3 o'clock this afternoon to assassinate the Sultan of Egypt, Huessein Renal, according to Reuter- dispatch from Cairo
 As the Sultan was leaving Abdin palace, a native fired a shot at him. This went wide and the native was seized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Country's business much improved. War between Germany and Holland
 rumored.
 United States looks into Jap demands North Birmingham stove works burr, 2-Benzol plants important factors ir
 diversification. 3-War commodities stimulate trade. 4Editorial comment. 5-Committee studies effect of jitneys. Cold storage plant to be built
 New method of pressing cotton.
 Stores to close for opening day 6--Society. fs 7-Sports. e-Markets. 10 Close bond Issue campaign tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
B. B. COMER BEFORE
 PROBE COMMITTEE
 CR|T|C|zES O'NEAL
Former Governor Explains How He Managed States Finances = Clashes
 With Reporter
By l.. $. BETTY

Montgomery. April S.-(Special )-Former Gov. B. B. Conner testified before the legislative Investigating committee this afternoon. Governor Conner discussed at length the operations of the convict sys- tenn during his administration, explained the management of the states finances and made various recommendations and suggestions relative to running the state government during the present admins tration.
 The former governor took occasion to criticize Governor ONeal. whom he said had mo business using the maintenance fund for the mansion except in improve ments on the states property and spoke disparagingly of his administration from a financial point of view.
 "If you go ahead and use money you haven't got,' said Governor Conner in re- ferring to the legislature. 'you'n be as bad as O'Neal was-and he was bad enough. God knows"
 Governor Conner advised cutting down disbursements to the amount of revenues He suggested that this could be done by abolishing clerical positions at the capitol. by cutting out state appropria- tions, among them the appropriation to the state highway department, and by looping off other expenses. He said that during his administration the state only spent the money 1t had, whereas Cover nor O'Neal spent money the state did not have.
 Convict Lease System Good
 The former governor declared the con vict lease system to he as good as it could be made under the circumstances He referred at length to contracts made by him with mine operators.
 "I did not hear of any serious abuses to convicts during my administration. . he replied to a question relative to the treatment of convicts.
 He declared that he did not think it feasible to work convicts on the roads. stating that it would not be cheerful spectacle seeing convicts hauled about the state in cages.
 Again referring to contracts, he said the contract he made with the Sloss- Sheffield people netted the state IS cents per ton more than the contract made by Governor O'Neal
 MT. Conner several times referred to the Montgomery Advertiser in his testi- mony. and on each occasion he was re- piled to by Paul Stevenson. . reporter for that paper.
 "Did you ever hear of the i'll treatment of convictsr he was asked
 "Of course I did at times,'' was the answer. T also heard complaints against the legislature. and, at times. complaints against the Avertiser."
 And we heard complaints against you
 acsasAa.ea - P.ee 4ws1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
VILLA IS REPORTED
 DECISIVELY BEATEN
 BY GEN. OBREGON
Official Reports to Vera Cruz Declare Carranza Is Pursuing Defeated FOrces-City Rej0ices
 Over Victory

Vera Cruz April s.--Extra editions of the newspapers today announce that Gen era'I Obregon's reported victory near Celaya cost Villa 900O killed or wounded.
 It is officially announced that General Obregons troops are pursuing the Villa forces and that Obregon will push forward his headquarters to Irapuato.
 The reports of the Carranza victory caused rejoicing at headquarters here, and during the greater part of the day the ringing of church bells and the music of marching bands apprized the public of the Villa defeat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
GENERAL PAU IN
 ITALIAN CAPITAL
French Commander Greeted by Large Crowd Which Cheers Him on
 Way to His Hotel

Rome, April s.--tVia Paris Os57 p. m.) Gen. Gerald Paul Pau, of the French army. arrived here today and was en- thusiasticaIly received by large crowd. which included Camille Barrere, the French ambassador and the personnel of the French embassy.
 Many persons followed General Pau to his hotel, cheering him on the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
|$1OO,OOO IS LOST WHEN
 STOVE WORKS BURN IN BIRMINGHAM
Plant of Birmingham Stove and Range Go. To- tally Destroyed Is Partially Covered By Insurance Works Employ One Hundred Men and Were to Have Resumed Work Monday

Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the huge plant the Birmingham Stove and Range company at Thirty third avenue and Thrteth street. North Birmingham, 11:40 ococ last night Officers Of the company early hour this morning estimated the $O0OOO and the com pany partially protected by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09

London, April S.-(s:30 p. m.) There were persistent rumors in Lon don tonight that Germany either had declared war on Holland or that her troops had occupied the strip of Dutch territory extending from the Belgian frontier on the coast to the River Scheldt. The reports lack confirma- tion and were not credited by officials.
 It is possible that the report arose from the news from Dutch sources that the Germans were strengthening their posi- tions around the Dutch frontier and that much uneasiness prevailed at The Hague and other cities as a result of the seizure or sinking of Dutch steamers by German submarines
 The Dutch are strongly opposed to in- tervention in the war but their army is ready to repel invasion.
 Another diplomatic report which has created immense interest is that from Rome. saying Austria seeks a separate peace with Russia. This, likewise, lacks confirmation and is not credited. and it is not considered likely that Germany would be sending endorsements to the Carpathians if there were any doubt of Austria's loyalty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-09
Take Matter Seriously

Italy takes the matter more seriously than the other nations, for should it prove to be true, it would end her hopes of gaining territorial sessions from Aus tria. However, the stubborn way in which Austria is resisting the Russian advances in the Carpathians seems to contradict the suggestion that she is ready to seek peace at Rnssia's terms.
 The fighting in the mountain passes continues as iercely as ever and although Austria claims success on both sides of the Laborcza valley the Russians. on the whole are much farther advanced than they were a week ago and have now forced the DuSla, Lupl<ow and RostoclS passes. and are pouring troops into the region of Uzso< pass, where the heaviest battle Is in progress.
 So far as the rest of the eastern front is concerned the only battle of any inn portance is that in Bukowina, where the Austrians are thrusting at the Russian positions in the hope of compelling the Russians to send endorsements from the Carpathians. In west Galicia and Poland over1owing rivers prevent movements on large scale.
 Hinder Operations
 These same conditions are hndering French operations between the Mouse and Moselle rivers. An important battle is in progress in this region, however. and the French claim to be making advances "a claim which is contested by the Ger mans Whichever report is correct, there is little doubt that q sanguinary battle is being fought and that in the attacks and counter attacks, heavy losses have been sustained.
 The people of Europe are eXpectantly awaiting renewal of the attack on the Dardanelles--this tims with land and sea forces. But the only news from that part of the worl1 today is that Turkey has decided to call up all men capable of bearing arms, an indication that she expects the allies to bring exceedingly strong forces against her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09
IN BED, EVELYN DEFIANT.
Mrs. Thaw Outwits Officers With At
 tachment for Her.

Lyon Mountain, N. Y., July S.-Eve- lyn Nesbit Thaw, for ten hours today defied the state and county authori- ties who attmpted to serve a writ of attachment which demanded her ap- pearance before Justice Hendrick al the Thaw trial.
 The siege ended with a temporary truce shortly after nightfall, when Dr. McGibbon of Chateauguay reach ed the camp and announced that Mrs Thaw was too ill to start to New York tonight. The appearance of the physician was piece of strategy which the officers were forced to em- ploy, as the defiant Evelyn refused to leave her bed.
 "They are trying to make me the goat again." she told the lnternation al News Service representative wht arrived just ahead of the officers. q won't go back to New York"