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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-07
PRISON TERM BECAUSE
SHE WROTE TO HUSBAND
Wife Of Belgian Minister Of Justice
Recently Released, Discusses
Her Experience.

PARIS, September I. $685. a-m.-Mme.
Carton de Wharf, wife Of the Belgian
minister OF justice, who was released
last week from a German prison to
which she was sentenced for three
months for corresponding with her
husband. declared to the Basel CORE
spondent Of the Petit Parisien, who
told her she was greatly admired by
the women Of France: ct IL why one
lives. not how one lives that matters. I
could not have behaved otherwise than
I have and the Germans realize 1t, for
IL they had permitted my return to
Brussels I would not have modified my
way Of living. That was why they
pronounced the sentence banishing me
from my own country. 1t was sim
pie administrative decision without
any form Of trial"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-07
Serves Full Term.

NJ. de Wharf. who rejoined his wife at
Basel. after a years separation. de-
clared the Spanish ambassador at Ber-
lin repeatedly interviewed in behalf of
Nine. de Wharf, but was unable to OBJ
tain her release. She was freed only
at the expiration Of the term to which
she was sentenced at Brussels, although
the announce was made that she
was pardoned in Difference to a request
of the King of Spain.
Nine. de Wharf asserted she was
shown no special courtesies, but was
Imprisoned in an ordinary penitentiary
and treated exactly like other prison
ers, common law offenders. except that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-07
I the Germans always addressed her as
| your exceAency."
How She Occupied Her Time.

IT spent most Of my time writing
TRANSACTIONS from English" she said.
1.-THE only visitor was allowed to see
was the Spanish ambassador and that
always was in the presence OF a Ger
man officer. I have no impression Of
Germany to give you. for I was kept In
solitary confinement"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
CHINCH BUGS DESTROY
LAWN GRASSES

Reports from various parts of the
state indicate that something is de-
stroying lawn grasses, especially the
ST. Augustine. From descriptions re-
ceived at the University of Florida
Experiment Station, the trouble
seems to be the work of chinch bugs
Chinch bugs are found in Florida al
most the year around, and during
any dry spell they are apt to give
trouble
The attacked plants wither and
dry just as if they had been scorched
The insects are so small that they
will readily escape notice but care
rul examinations near the crown of
the plant will disclose a small black
insect about one eighth of an inch
lcng with light stripe or splotch
on its back One mashe between the
fingers will disclos its identity by
the unmistakable cninch bug odor
Tobacco dust applied at the rate
OF go to 300 pounds to the acre has
proved effective Tne Lawn should
be sprinkled after the due: is APP
LIED j. r. Watsori cn;on olo2ist
to the University of Florida Expert
ment Station, suggests that the to-
| acco solution is .norn effective and
will give quicker ie,i'f than the
dust
The tobacco decotions may be
bought on the market. If one has to-
bacco stems or leaves, one may make
it by boiling the trash in water until
the water becomes the color of
strong tea Dilute to one part decoc-
tion to ten of water. A good formu-
la is the following: Dissolve two CT
three pounds of whale oil soap in
five gallons of water (more soap will
be needed if the water is hard). Add
one-fourth of pint of BLACK Leaf
40" and boil for FIVE minutes. Make
up to so gallons with water before
using. The tobacco solution gets
into the breathing pores and poisons
the insect.
Sprinkle the law literally with
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
GERMANS MAY
Soon CEASE
OFFENSIVE
THIS IS BELIEF OF BRITISH WHO
BASE PREDICTION ON FORTlFl.
CATIONS BEING MADE AT VII.
MA
(By Associated Press

London, Sept. 10-In the vic
tories at Tarnopel, and at Trembow-
ia, twenty miles farther south in Ca
licia. the Russians took more than
fifteen thousand prisoners, they say,
but were unable to follow their ad-
vantage because of inferior artillery.
The Austrians were not pushed be
yond the River Sereth.
Basing its Judgment on reports
that the Germans were fortifying
themselves strongly near Wilma, to-
Gether with events in the South and
the slow movement Of the German
center. the British feel that the ces-
sation of the German offensive is
close at hand. Such development
would mean victory for that faction
in the German staff that has argued
that lengthening commun ications
are involving too much risk to war
rant further advance.
The French and German claims IN
the west are so varied that 1t is i'm
possible to get clear ideas of what
is happening. The Germans say the
crown prince made good gains in the
Argonne. Bitter fighting is likely In
this section in the next ten days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
RUSSIANS GAIN ADVANTAGE
BUT INFERIOR ARTILLERY PRf:
VENTED EXTENDED ADVANCE
HEAVY DAMAGES ASKED
DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER

Miami, Sept. 1O-As the result of
the filing Of two declarations in the
office of the clerk of circuit court
yesterday, J. NJ Cobb is made de-
fendant in two damage suits with
approximately 100000 at issue.
One of the suits is brought by V. w.
Helm, individually, while the other
Ia brought in behalf of the Ever
slades Susar and Land company.
SHUTS, Smith and Bowen represent
the complainants in both causes.
The suit brought by Mr.. Helm
points out that he was damaged to
the extent of $4,000 in his personal
reputation and otherwise on account
of defamatory c,ters written by the
sales in the Everglades lanGs.
The suit brought by the Ever
glades Sugar & Land Company is for
$4,000 and points out that j. M.
Cobbs letter of defamatory char
acter caused their reputation to suf-
fer to that amount.
Cobb recently figured in a sensa-
tional automobile arrest staged by
Sheriff Dan Hardie, at Jacksonville.
He was at that time rushed out of
Jacksonville before &e could sum-
mon bondsmen and brought to an
swer the charges brought by the
Everglades Sugar & Land Company.
He was released from the county Jail
on habeas corpus proceedings. and
later forfeited his bond of $3,5OO,
fleeing for unknown parts.
lHe is still at large. Whether he
VIII be extradited and brought
back to Miami, Sheriff Hardie was
not prepared to state yesterday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
| REQUEST FOR RECALL Of
61RlA'S AMBASSADOR MAY
kTHND TO OTHER DIPLOMATS
MIAMI WANTS TO BE A
WINTER MILITARY CAMP

Miami, Sept. 10 Miami mas been
suggested to Secretary of War Gar
rison as a suitable locality for a
winter military school for the busi-
hess men of the country, similar in
Its scope to the practical school now
being conducted at Plattsburg, and
about to be undertaken near Chica1
go. and perhaps in other parts of the
United States.
A letter to this effect was sent to
Washington by Secretary Paddock, Of
the Chamber OF Commerce.
Secretary Paddock believes there
is no reason why the war Depart
ment could not be prevailed upon to
transfer during the cold bleak
winter months, the military school
so auspiciously begun in the North.
1t will be practically impossible to
continue operations where they have
been begun.
I'VE have offered the War Depart
ment all land necessary for conduct
ing one of the largest camps likely
to be undertaken by the government
in any part Of the United States,
said Mr.. Paddock. Here all phases
Of the undertaking could be carried
out advantageously, and the business
men of the country be given the
training need to fit them for service,
should service be required, under
of weather, absolutely ia
vorable for the enterprise.
The question is one well worth
the consideration of the business
men of Miamifi as it would be a big
advertising venture from which
much favorable publicity would be
had. and from which a great bene-
fit would be derived directly and in
directly, Mr.. Paddock opined.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
STATE WARDS OFF
FEDERAL INJUNCTION SUIT

Washington, Sept 10 "A COM
Promise has been reached here which
wards off an injunction suit by the
government to tie up Florida drain
age operations. Out of an extremely
delicate situation the following basis
OF agreement was formally evolved: !:
First-State will at once provide
an obstruction of some adequate kind
iii the st. Lucie canal to lessen the
flow, but allowing sufficient water in
the canal to float the dredge
Second-Within sixty days the
State will submit plans to the war
department for adequate locks In
the canals that are open.
A Stormy Experience
There was rather stormy time in
the office of Assistant Secretary OF
War Breckinridge before this con
clusion was reached
General Kingman, chief of engi-
neers, was present and to say that
he was hot under the collar would
be expressing it mildly He felt that
the State of Florida has been trifing
with him and he favored drastic
course Beckinridge, on the other
hand, exerted a modifying influence
over the conference.
Only the formal approval of Sec
retary of War Garrison was needed
to ratify the agreement and he was
communicated with by telegraph.
Another conference between Breck-
enridge, Kingman, Governor Tram
nell and Senator Bryan was ar
ranged.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10

10 an immense difference in values
between policy inspired exclusive
| ly by commercial end and one that
achieves the same material object
as a result of the work of American
culture. There Is every reason to
hold that system of Chino-Ameri-
| can trade, established as the result
oil a policy that is premominantly
cultured, has the elements of expan-
sion and permanence I'm a degree
which are entirely lacking in a sys-
TEN based on commercial policy
per se.''
DIR. Wellington Koo, the retiring
president of the college club, has
just been appointed minister to
Mexico and is to leave in a few days
! Tor the United States. lie is a Co
! lumbia graduate who won high
scholastic honors and in seven years
became one of the most influen tial
younger Chinese in governmental af :
fairs.
DIR. Goodnow addressing the club,
urged the necessity for the training
of more Chinese students along vo.
oational lines. He said China has
rare culture. traditions and history
which it should cherish, rather than
abadon in favor of European culture
as reflected In American institutions.
But China needs engineers, skilled
agriculturalists, medical men and
other scientists who will direct the
development and conservation of her
great resources. The speaker urged
China to develop her coal and iron.
The world stands in need of these
great commodities with which the
Chinese are so richly blessed If
China does not develop its own min
eral wealth, DR.. Goodnow said, for
eigners will do it for her.
DR.. Hawking Yen. a Columbia
graduate wwho is an assistant to the
Minister for Foreign Affairs. re-
viewed the history of Chinese stu
dents who have been educated in
America and said at least five hun
dred of them are now living in
China. Until the Republic these
men were not given much chance in
governmental affairs, but since the
more liberal regime men of Ameri-
can training have had opportunity
to show their worth both at home
and abroad, Alfred SEE, Minister to
England, is a Cornell graduate. DR..
W. W. Yen, Minister to Berlin, was
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
CHINESE VIEW OF
ALLIANCE BETWEEN
RUSSIA AND JAPAN
(Dy Associated Press ,

Peking, Sept. 9.-Commentin g
upon the remarks which NJ Sazo-
Doff, the Russian minister of foreign
fairs made in the Duma concern
ing the possibility of closer alli-
ance between Russia and Japan, the
Peking Daily News says it is pro
nouncement fraught with the deep
est import for China
The paper continues: For some
time We have known that conversa-
tiOns were passing between Russia
and Japan with a view to an ali-
ance, and we have already pointed
out the possible explanation, which
is that Japan by her action toward
China has brought herself into in
ternational disrepute and is conse-
quently anxious to have friend in
Europe, the more so that she has
somewhat strained the alliance with
Great Britain. But in view of the
opinion expressed from London that
the conclusion of an alliance be-
tween Japan and Russia should he
left until after the war, nothing
more was to be expected on the sub
ject. The statement now made in the
Russian Duma would suggest that
the overtures from Japan have been
favorably received in Petroerad.
Consequently Japan's sense of ma
tional importance will be enhanced
by the prospect of an advantageous
alliance.
1T Is perhaps too early to discuss
the effects of such an alliance as is
fcreshadowed in M. Sazonoff's state
ments, but speSulations are likely to
be made in China. which must of
course be vitally concerned in such
an agreement. One immediate result
would be the tendency on the part
cf Japan to greater arrogance, but
there is little doubt that the con-
clusion of the treaty itself would
bring about an increased sense of re-
sponsibility and an appreciation of
its limitations. Possibly such an al
lance would decide the fate of Man
churia, for we cannot shut our eyes
to the fact that Japan wants terri
torial rights in addition to politi-
cal and economic privileges. But if
the japanese influence be increased
in that region it may possibly slack
en- in other parts of our country, be-
cause it must be borne in mind that
whatever the outcome of the pres
ent war the British navy is likely
to come out supreme, and that be-
ing so it is only to be expected that
Great Britain will not rely to the
same extent on Japan for preserv-
ing the peace of the Far East or for
preserving whatever naval balance
may then exist
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
fORFF'S
BEING
4 REVIEWED
e. & IN BRINGING ABOUT
D IN STEEL WORKS
~ OF REQUEST FOR HIS
lxllekAI
Thy Associated Press,

Waehington, Sept. IO.-President
SWtloons request to Austria to recall
her anbeesador has brought about a
Situation which contains possibili-
tfD exegnding to other diplomats of
the Qermanic allies. Ambassador
Dum0A used an American, James
Archtbdld, to carry communications
% Vienna. and it is understood un-
.,mctaIly that Archibald also carried
: message for Captain Won Papep.
military attache of the German en-
alsssy. OfAcials refused to discuss the
49, but 1t is known that the State
sDartueat is reviewing the actions
"A coont Won Bernstorff, and Consul
1qgl1 Won Nuber, of Austria.
!! ngt4e9 is not involved to the ex-
t4at Dumba is, however. Pa
x41csage was private to his
N bMt " is understood that it con-
uncomplimentary remarks
american officials. The fact
'r VAS private message makes
Qyence. Dumba's letter is re-
u p have contained an enclo-
/, e9rring to negotiations be-
Nuber and the editor of a for
1nsuage newspaper concerning
Ag about strikes in the Beth
oteel Works and other NUM-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
FORMER COUNTY TREASURER
CHARGED AS EMBEZZLER

Pensacola, Sept. 10. Ed. Will
liams, former county treasurer, was
Wednesday afternoon arrested and
charged with embezzlement as a pub
lie officer. He is specifically charged
with the embezzlement of $14,463 :
&c, while treasurer of Escambia
county.
Mr.. Williams was found by Deputy
Rice, but had been notified of the
information lit was said, and he ar
rived at the courthouse fully pre-
pared to make bond. This was fixed
at $2,500, and it was shortly after
wards signed by T. A. Jennings and
}. H. Pace. There was no delay, it
was said. in getting this bond fixed
up and the well-known ex-county
treasurer was at once released.
The information was filed by Coun-
ty Solicitor Loftin, and it was un-
derstood that the bonding company
was the prosecutor in the case. Tha
information is in three counts. The
first charges that while county
treasurer, he converted the sum
named to his own use. The second
county charges that while treasurer
he had secreted the sum named with
intent to convert to his own use, and
the third charged that he, while
treasurer, then and there did with.
hold the sum named, with intent to
convert to his own use.
On the face of the indictment ap-
pears the nameof the defendant, and
the charge, that of "embezzlement
by public officer" The names of
seven witnesses appear on the indict-
ment. They were: Joel Frater, a.
present county treasurer; Thos. A.
Johnson, as county, auditor; Ernest
Amos, as state auditor; A. o. Davis.
auditor for the surety company;
Ellis Knowles, agent for the same
company; ]. S. Roberts, county tax
and A. S. Edwards, coun-
ty superintendent of public instruc-
tion.
AS the information comes direct
from the Office of the county sOlici-
tor, there will be no preliminary
hearing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
AMERICAN COLLEGE
CLUBS OUTING AT
PEKING
(By Associated Press ]

Fek1ng, Sept. 9-Thirty-nine
American universities and COLLEGES
were represented at the midsummer
dinner and outing of the American
college Club held recently at Tsine
Hua College. in the suburbs of Pc
king
The occasion was of especial sig
nificance as Using Hua College was
established at the suggestion of the
United States, with money RENTED
by that government from the BOxer
indemnity. More than one hundred
graduates OF American colleges
among whom Chinese alumni pre-
vailed. were welcomed to the beau
tiful campus by DR.. T. Y. T,sur, a
Yale graduate, who is president of
the school.
DR.. Frank J. Goodnow, president
of Johns Hopkins University and
legal adviser to China; John V. Mac
Murray, American Charge d'Affaires;
Charles d. Tenney, Chinese Secre-
tary of the American Legation and
many other prominent Americans
fraternized with Chinese whom
they had know in their school days.
There Nwere present number OF
alumni of Columbia University,
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Cornell,
Yale. Harvard, California, West
Point and Annapolis The band of
the American Legation Guard furn-
ished the music
In discussing the occasion the
Peking Daily Gazette said:
ut is more than mere social
event. Even as the ways of the
Japanese indicate the working of a
mind in essential conflict with the
welfare of China, SO the friendly
gatherings of Americans and Chinese
at a place associated with a great
act of moral reparation and justice
by the United States suggests a read
ing of the future relations between
China and the mighty Republic of
the West that is at once hopeful and
full of meaning. If there is a single
international fact that is certain and
beyond doubt ii is the non-territor-
ial aim of American policy in China;
and while the policy may be intend
ed to promote and subserve the in
terests of American commerce and
Industry, there Is evidence of a
tendency in American thought and
action which some of us are inclined
to interpret as indicating the ulti-
mate predominance of moral and
cultural aims over the more mater
ial purposes of the market place.
1--WE do not suggest that the
United States will ever pursue a
purely philanthropic policy in China.
and we do not think that self-re-
specting Chinese would care to see
their country the object of an ele-
emosynary policy on the part even
of our American friends. But there
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
RUSSIA SECURING -.
CHINESE LABORERS
by Associated Press)

Mukden. Sept. 10-Russia is
drawing upon China for laborers to
work in its mines and man other in
dustries. Agents OF the Russian gov
ernment have already employed more
than FIVE hundred Chinese here to
work in mines in the Caucasus re-
gions and it is reported that 10000
Chinese laborers will be taken to
Russia within a short time to re-
place Russiane now in the army
water. 1t has been found that chinch
bugs are less numerous after heavy
rains. Mr.. Watson suggests that the
grass be not clipped too short.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
X Dumba at His Hotel
fBy Associated Press.)

York, Sept. 10. Austrian
Dador Dumba left for his sum-
home at ,Lennox, Mass, this
lnA according to information
% the hotel where he spent
|ntght, after a long conference
n the German ambassador 1t is
eently rumored, however, that
~ secluded himself in his suite.
soecame known later that Dunn
~ at the hotel when Ambassa-
0rnstorff called and had a long
renee with him. After the meet
3ernetorff declined to give any
alton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
GERMAN REPLY
ON ARABIC IS
DISAPPOINTING
tBy Associated Press.)

Washin gton, Sept. 10 There is
no official comment on the German
note on the Arabic, but it is indicat-
ed that the explanation is disap-
pointing, The president spent sew
eral hours studying the communica-
tion. 1t is understood that the Unit
ed States is willing to submit to The
Hague the amount of indemnity to
be paid, but is unwilling to submit
the question of the principle in
volved
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-10
PLANS TO ISSUE
GOOD ROADS BONDS

1T3y, Fla, Sept. 10. II. Scales.
~ city, and o. B. Dees, of Mayo.
nyotte county, have recently
~3ed theproposed route of the
~ loop of the Dixie Highway
gainesville to Tallahassee, a
100o of 161 miles. and have made
conplete log of the route, show
Il the miles Travelled, the towns
- other points of interest reached,
% present condition of the roads
ID the work that is proposed.
Taylor county will call bond cleo
a ct the next meeting of the
sMqty commissioners, when it is
rop6sed to vote on the question of
aising 100000 to be spent in
uilI1ns the Dixie highway through
bin country and in laying out con-
ectfng roads. Tayor county now
as no bonded debt and theprogres-
i've people of the county predic.
~ The election will carry by ma
141ty of 1T least 75 per cent. Brick
~ laid on most of the Dixie
Avuy roads and Taylor county.
&1cA now has poor roads or none
& m. VIII be equal to the best in
~ 0>nte. This county is naturally
~ I'D its progressive citizens pro-
~ - see that its natural ad-
11toEoo are fully used and made
|11o1y known.
1lrura Dees and Mayor found the
~ q very good condition and a
1n1or Of autos from Tallahassee,
omo0t, eirmans, Per
~ rerry, Mayo, Newberry and
1en<cn travelled this road on the
~ . the Lakeland meeting on the
Ihin rad traverses some of the
|mbo<o6 lAnds, fine cattle ranges
~ hunting and fishing grounds,
u u1ua Of the finest and best farms
- 1nrm lands in the State. In
Ioc1ue county it touches the phos-
hate 1ahdsL and in Lafayette, Tay-
y ana Madison the finest naval
|c1oo timber in the South