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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
TO MAKE BETTER PAVING
BRICK THAN THE vITRIFIED

Kissimmee, July 6-Paving blocks
made from Florida cypress sawdust
and hydrOline, as asphaltic cOmpO-
sition, under pressure of from
fifty to a hundred tons, may revolu
tionize the paving industary of the
United States within the next few
years if the plans of coterie of
Kissimmee business men reach a
successful consummation.
Experiments which have covered
a period of years are bound up in
the production of this new brick
which has been manufactured in
small quantities at the plant of the
Everglades Cypress Lumber com
pany at LOughman, south of this
city on the main line of the Allan
tic Coast Line railway. under the
direct supervision and the guiding
scientific management of J. Wade
Tucker, the manager of the plant,
who lives in Kissimmee.
When the company is formed for
the commercial manufacture of the
! brick, as it is expected to be at an
early date, there will be associated
with Mr.. Tucker the Hon. c. A.
Carson, president of the State Bank
of Kissimmee and former state SEN
ator; II. l.. Lesley, chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners of
Osceola county and president OF
the kissimmee Cattle Company; w
A. McCoOl, one of the principal
stockholders in the Everglades Cy-
press Company and AN extensive
citrus grower, who also has large
interests at Beaver Falls. Pa, and J
M. Hughes, Sr., lumbeman Oi
extensive interests in Beaver Falls
Pa, who has been in direct charge
of the experiments which have lee
up to the final production Of tn,
brick.
The company, according to pres
ent plans. will be Incorporated on ;
scale sufficiently large to produc'
brick not only for local consump
tion in Florida but to supply tn
paving markets of the entire Unite'
States. The company is in its for
mulative state, but promises to be
come one of the largest concerns o
j., las kind in the country when its or
ganization Is completed and activ
business begun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06

even among the police authorities
as to the proper mode of procedure
for householders in case of Zeppelin
attack. In most places the police
have advised people to go into their
cellars, but the chief of police at
Windsor is sure this is inadvisable.
His code of directions, which reads
with a matter of fact common sense
almost Yankee in its directness, is
as follows:
do not congregate in one room
or in the basement, as has been free
ly recommended. Some of the
bombs recently used crashed
through roof and floors to basen snt
and then exploded Again. if gas
bombs are used. the cellar with
doors and windows closed is rot a
haven of safety.
''In a few words; in the sTe~:
Of an air raid, put your trust u
| Providence; have som thing effic :
cious on the premises for eoDil 7
with a FIRE in its earlier sta Je7;
cieach yorr teeth and do yorr best"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
HISTORY MAKERS NO WAT WORK

(By Associated Press.) }

Berlin. July 6.-For the round
ing out of sort Of auxiliary history
of the war regarding the German
colonies, residents of the empires
territorial possessions have been
asked to submit short sketches of
their experience since last August
The papers must be between 500 and
900 words in length
To induce a large number of such
sketches the organization planning
the history has offered several
prizes-a first of $50 marks, a Sec
ond of 100 marks. third of rs
marks and two-fourths of so marks
for the best that are submitted.
The articles are to touch on the
life of the colonists, the officials.
the troops and of the native born i.
Those of artistic bent are asked to
send accompanying sketches. or to
turn in pictorial rather than writ
ten descriptions OF colonial life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
SUWANNEE COUNTY
FARMER KILLS HIS WIFE

Live Oak, July 6---Mrs. Frank
Skeen of this county. VAS shot and
killed by her husband, farmer of
about 30 years of age. early Sun
day. The man then turned the gun
upon himself and inflicted wounds
from which it is believed he will die.
Mrs. Skeen was the mother of three
children.
1t Is stated that Skccn and his
wife have been separated for some
time. Sunday she attended ser ices
at New Hope church. After church
it is said the husband came up to
her and asked her to go home with
him Upon her refusing to do so,
he is said to have pulled revolver
and shot her. Owing to the large
number of witnesses the coroner
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
RUSSIANS
MAKE Brave
Effort TO
HOLD WARSAW
ARE MAINTAINING THEIR LINES
ALONG $50 MILE FRONT; GER.
MANS POUND FRENCH LINES
(By Associated Press)

London, July 6.-Harder resist
ance against the Teutonic advance
toward Warsaw is offered by the
Russians, according to latest re-
ports. Along an $50 mile battle
front the Russian lines are appar-
emily holding except near Kraenik
where the Archduke Ferdinands
army has broken through and con-
tinues to advance.
In France the Germans are pound
ing the French lines.
The Italians report satisfactory
development of their offensive
against the Austrians on Carrie
Plateau. The Austrians report severe
fighting on Doberdo Plateau.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
TYPHOID TAKES rs PER CENT
OF THE SERBIAN DOCTORS
(By Associated Press.)

Belgrade, Serbia. July 6.-Ofi-
cial figures show that % per cent of
the Serbian doctors have died in the
past nine months. Most of them
were victims of typhus; only one
was killed in battle.
In the war between Serbia and
Turkey in 1912-1913, only two Ser
bian doctors lost their lives, out
of a total of three hundred en-
ployed on war duty.
OF the foreign doctors who have
come to Serbia since last August, 35
have died, all of typhus or typhoid.
The list of dead includes four Amer
leans. three British. two Belgians,
six Austrians and a number Of
Greeks. These figures Of course do
not include the considerable num-
Der of medical students, nurses and
other Red Cross workers who have
succumbed to the epidemics.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
ENGLISH LAY IN
STOCK OF LIQUOR
(By Associated Press.

VBy ASSOCIHCeU FTeSsT
London, July 6.-The new drink
restrictions seem to have caused peo-
pie to lay in private stocks instead
of really decreasing the sale OF
beers. wines and liquors. To get
around the early closing hours, peo-
bug less in the saloon and more bot
tied goods, while the business of the
saloon has fallen, the bottled goods
merchant never did SO well. strict
watch is kept on the sale Of alcohol
by the drug gists, who have to keep
stock book open for the inspection
of visiting revenue officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
SLEEPING CAR FARES

Chicago, July 6-All western
railroads presented voluminous de-
tails of revenses and expenses at
the investigation today of western
nasseng ger fares. sleeping, dining
and parlor car fares. sleeping din
ing and parlor car receipts, train
frequency. division of passenger and
freight revenues and increased cost
of labor and material.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
PRICE OF HORSES GOES UP
(By Associated Press }

Berlin, July 6.-At the horse
markets established by the gov
ernment, where animals are offered
for sale to the army, prices OF late
have gone up so far that many of
the most valuable animals have not
been bought. Many owners appear
also to be holding back their horses
in the hope Of still higher price.
The government is avoiding until
the last possible moment the use OF
its final weapon against price extor-
characterization 1t Is freely pre-
dicted, however. that this will be
necessary if horse owners do not
come to reason and do not offer
their animals at prices somewhere
near commensurate with the value
of the horses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
MERAz ARRESTED
CHARGED With
AMERICANS DEATH
(By Associated Press. J

New orleans, July 6.-Procopio
Meraz. a former Huerta officer. was
arrested here this morning by the
police who received an anonymous
note alleging that Meraz confessed
to writer who later was found to
be Menual Eshsverria, that Meraz
was responsible for the killing of
Scott Burmell, an American in Mex
leo about year ago. Meraz is held
for federal authorities action.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
BIRTH ABRAHAM CONVENTION

Atlantic City, n. j., July 6-The
twenty-ninth annual convention OF
the Independent Order of Birth
Abraham met here today. The
meetings which are held on the
steel pier are full of subject matter
of vital interest to the fraternal or,
ganization.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
FAMOUS PAGERS

Detroit, July 6-Famous PAGERS
from all sections will have their
turn in the famous free for all at
the fair grounds here. Our Colonel
which has been doing good work
wears goggles similar to those of the
autoists. The stakes are large and
there will be sharp brushes in near
ly all events.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
1000 KILLED IN
BATTLE NEAR
ARED0N, mexico
(By Associated Press.) }

Laredo, Texas, July Six hun
dred Carranzistas were killed in
battle yesterday In a fruitlesS at
tempt to capture Paredon, villa
stronghold, according to reports
here today Eighteen thousand men
were engaged Total casualties two
thousand. Carranza reinforcements
renewed the attack today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
TEACHERS EDUCATION

New York, July 1.-THE Educa-
tional Conference which began June
25, closes today. The Mayors Of
Baltimore, Atlantic City. st. Louis
and many other cities have been in
was shown in equipment and sup
plies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
VI Ian IN Tolls OF
WHITE SLAVE LAW

l1inmf, July 6-Henry B. Cowart,
II NJ tried twice in the circuit
uS1 u . statutory charge. will
.v6 rs tnswer charges in the fed
q ecu1t for the violation of the
ann WAite slave act, and he was
49, nnder arrest this morning by
stu1x D. S. Marshal E. R. Lowe,
| 1 6>1das. When brought before
~ 1oner ]. w. Evan of the
aieo4 hates Court, Immediately
l1ou1n9 his arrest, bond was al
~ = the sum of $1,000 and the
r1r6n&e was committed to the
aI1a Ill in default Of same.
1h6 fooe has been in the lime
- Unfe or less for about two
- cowart was arrested No
n<1 1913, for an alleged crime
n1 thirteen year old girl whe
q 4 Scng on Seventh street at th'
- ue was placed in the count!
q &c 1t is alleged that n
- insanity. He was then sen
~ late insane asylum. from
h111 Ne later escaped. He wa
p1u111 and returned to Miami.
u1Gl1g the month of May he wa
ii n the cirmuit court, but tn
uJ lied to agree on a verdic'
noC&R trial was held few week
- Itch resulted in the sam
0161r The federal court havin
d5nn an important witness in tn
- then proceeded to pres
h61|n0 against Cowart for the vic
Itf1n<of the Mann white slave &C
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
EVELYN CONTINUES
TO DECLARE !;(a!!!l -SRE;r,, SHE
(By Associated Press. }

New York, July evelyn Thaw,
summoned to testify against her
husband in the trial to determine his
sanity, arrived in New York today,
and announced that she would stand
on her constitutional rights and re-
fuse to testify against her husband
The States counsel said the pro-
ceedings were civil and he had re-
auested the court to direct Evelyn
to testify.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
BRITISH AEROPLANE
ATTACK ON GERMAN
POSITION FAILED
(By Associated Press. }

Berlin, July "a great British
aeroplane attack was directed
against German positions in Ger
man bay of the North Sea on the
morning of July 4. according to a
German official statement dated yes
terday. 1t stated that the attack
failed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
LETTER CARRIERS
WANT PENSIONS

Macon, Ca, July 6-The Georfia
Rural Letter Carriers Association
met here today. They will petition
their congressman for pensions for
superannuated carriers who have
been long in the service. There are
1900 rural carriers in the state.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
NEW YORK BANKER
DIES IN CUBA
lBy Associated Press }

New York, July 6.-Charles A.
Conant, New York banker and A.
nancial expert, died Sunday night in
Havana, where he was engaged in
reforming the Cuban financial ,sys-
ten.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
WESTERN TRAP SHOOT

Springfield, Mo-, July 6-About
800 gunners from eight states are
here today for the trap shoot cham
pionships Cash prizes will be
awarded instead Of trophies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
ASSOCIATED Press.)

New York, July 6.-Dr. B. r.
Ward, of New Haven, arrived today
on the steamer United States after a
year in Russia. He said the Rus
slams are preparing extensively for
an early offensive in Galicia and
thousands of new troops are in
training.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06

KILLS SEVEN:
TEN BADLY
I'M RED
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT THE
PLANT OF THE CANADIAN EX-
PL0SIVES CO., AT B0LEIL,
BUEBEC
IBv Associated Press

Montreal, July 6.-Seven men are
missing and ten severely injured as
the result of an explosion today at
the plant of the Canadian Explosives
Company at Boleil. Quebec province.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
'ELKS CONVENTION

So Francisco, July Especial
- i've flooded the city with
II fIbm all parts of the country.
be vfrltors are to spend a week or
IoFo n this city and will visit
thor parts of the state.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
MISSISSIPPI POWER
BOAT RACES

Hannibal, Mo-, July 6-The Mis-
sissippi Power Boat Association is
holding it's annual regatta here to-
day. DIR. A. c. Strong, creator Of
the p. D. O." family of class race
boats will have a brand new 20
foot Hacker hydroplane which he
promises to make some new records.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
ROBBERS BLOW
SAFE At CHICAGO
AND GET $4,000
(By Associated Press }

Chicago, July 6.-Four robbers
this morning blew safe at Midway
Gardens and escaped with $4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-06
WEATHER
Showers TO-DAY

q and probably on q
q Wednesday q
100000
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14

eminent. that 1t will consent to treat
the affair as il 1t had not taken place.
You are very good, NJ lie Baron.
murmured the emperor, evidently re-
lieved by this declaration. but still
embarrassed by the consideration that
| had penetrated the state of his rela-
tions with the chancellor.
1T only remains for me to satisfy
you of the truth OF my words l re-
sumed, and to afford you an opportu-
nifty of terminating scandalous situa-
ton. Let me propose to you, sire. a
little conspiracy against this gentle
man, who has SO nearly made US dance
to his music
The kaiser smiled and listened with
approval while unfoIded the plan
which | had formed, and which
think was not without ingenuity. You
will bear In mind that it was OF the
last importance to prevent any expia-
nation between Wilhelm II and Bis
marck until had reclaimed the docu-
ment frauglit with so much danger to
France.
During the time of my connection
with our embassy in Berlin l had be-
come well acquainted with the chan
cellor's habits. Among other things,
was aware that when he had any
documents to which he attached spe-
cial importance he did not leave them
in the safe at the chaneellery. but car.
ried them about In a certain yellow
dispatch-box, which never left him
day or night. It was in reliance on
this fact that had proposed to myself
the little scheme to which / now
sought the kaiser's assent.
las soon as he understood what
proposed, he requested, me to ring the
bell. and dispatched messenger Il
request the instant attendance of the
chancellor at the palace.
1.-THE old chancellor came putting
into the room carrying his eternal yel
low dispatch-box under his arm. He
carefully deposited his yellow box up
on a table, before advancing to greet
his majesty.
well. prince, how is the rheuma
tism today?' inquired the kaiser.
bad. very bad. sire. grumbled the
old minister
aHe then, without inviting the prince
to be seated. put question to hin
about some pending commercial
treaty with Russia. which necessitatet
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14

a reference 70 the contents OF the vel
low box. The prince fumbled for his
keys. unlocked the box and took out
the paper which his master had in
quired for. The kaiser. after barely
CHANGING at 1t, suddenly took the old
man by the arm, and commenced to
draw him out Of the room.
Come upstairs for a moment he
cried you must positively hear the
empress play my last composition
The court are enraptured with it, and
the royal organist tells me it will re-
place the "Wacht am Rhein" as the
national anthem of Germany"
''The prince hesitated, and glanced
at his dispatch.box, which still lay un-
locked on the table.
THAT will be all right said the
kaiser impatiently. See. / will lock
the door of the room from outside
"Too much accustomed, no doubt. to
these sudden freaks ON the part of
Wilhelm II to suspect anything, the
old courtier yielded, and suffered him
self to be dragged away.
1.-THE instant the door closed behind
them ! darted from my hiding-place
and pounced on the yellow box. There,
lying close to the top, was an envelope
bearing the French official seal, and
torn open at the end. snatched it up,
and the next moment the fatal docu-
ment was in my hands.
While was drawing it out of the
envelope the key turned in the door,
and the kaiser burst in. AS had been
arranged between us, he had left the
chancellor halfway up the stairs, in
the confidence that the old mans
movements would not be quick enough
for him to intercept us for a minute
The emperor's pretext for returning
was that he had forgotten his musical
manuscript.
Il had just time to unfold the paper
and point to the words by which II
was headed: Proposal for an Often
sive Alliance between France and Ger
many and to the signature, Jules
Fleuriot,' at the foot, when we heard
the ponderous footsteps OF Prince Bis
marck outside.
Nov was the time for my great
stroke. Before the astonished kaiser
could tell what / was about to do ]
had swiftly crumpled the all-important
document into one pocket, while from
another drew paper similar in ap
pearance, and coolly slipped it into the
envelope, which i restored to the dis
patch-box under his very eyes. There
was just time for me to regain my
hiding place before the door was burst
open and the old chancellor stalked in
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
LiIa Theory and PraetIce.

During school tea a kindly lady
sat regarding one of the young guests
with evident alarm. Undismayed by
the lady's glanees, the young hopeful
demolished plate after plate OF bread
and butter and cake At last the lady
could stand 1t no longer Going up to
the urchin, she said:
MY boy, have you never read any
book which would tell you what to eat,
what to drink and what to avoid?"
why, bless you. ma'am,' replied
the young gentleman, with his mouth
full OF cake, 81 don't want no book.
It's very simple. | eats all / can. |
drinks all can, an avoids Dustin -
London News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
..The amperor drew hlmaalf AMI

The emperor drew himself I'D.
81 am the only person who exer-
cises sole control I'm my empire he
remarked with haughtiness. MY chan
cellor simply acts under my instruc-
tions.'
So my government was assured,
sire, and that being so, it entertained
a negotiation which, had 1t proceeded
from the initiative Of Herr Won Bis
marck. we should have unhesitatingly
declined
What negotiation do you refer to 2
asked the emperor. surprised.
i assumed my most innocent ex.
preston.
To your majesty's proposal of q
joint war against England, with the
object Of restoring Egypt to France
THE kaiser bounded in his seat.
I propose war with England!
To restore Egypt to you! never
heard Of such madness! Who has
dared
He broke of, evidently realizina
that he was committing himself.
affected to be equally astounded with
| --~=N=S
his majesty.
But this is incredible!' cried
Can the prince have dared to commits
Germany to this undertaking without
even consulting you? This is worse
than the time of the old kaiser. An(
my government was assured that this
new policy was due to your majesty't
direct Initiative
THE kaiser sat like one thunder
struck. 1t was easy to see that he wal
struggling between his rage agains
Bismarck and his dread OF letting i
be publicly known how the chancellor
had sighted his authority.
Il had now, OF course, satisfied NV
/ self that Bismarck was acting withou
his masters knowledge. 1t remained
for me to secure the emperor's conf
dence and deprive the prince OF an,
chance Of winning his approval fo
this audacious intrigue.
Il turned to Wilhelm ii with an ex
preston of deep regret.
/ Sire, l am overwhelmed to thinl
that you, as we'll as my government
have been deceived by this minister
who has acquired the habit of over
stepping his powers. But I know M,
/ government too we'll to believe it ca
pable Of taking advantage OF this stu
alton. was sent here to obtain you
majesty's personal confirmation o
this treaty. / learn that the entir
negotiation has been without you
sanction, and, however disappointing
to France this may be, have no hesi
tation iE saying, on behalf Of my gov
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14

He was painting from the exertions
he had made. and looked angry and
Disguised. BY this time Wilhelm II
was busily turning over some papers
In drawer at the other end of the
apartment Casting an indignant
glance at his back, the prince went
straight up to the precious yellow box,
lpcked It, and restored the keys to his
pocket, at the same time tucking the
box under his arm. Then, and not be-
fore. he growled out to the absorbed
kaiser:
II your majesty can't find the mu-
sic, will come to hear 1t another
time
"The kaiser turned round.
Do not do that, prince Go up to
the empress. who has not seen you for
some time. / shall Join you in two
minutes
The chancellor could not we'll re-
fuse, and stnmped away, pretending to
groanc at his Fheumatic pains as he
went.
Now the time had come for an ex-
PLANTATION with the kaiser, my abstrac-
ton Of the document having been an
unrehearsed effect for which / had
not prepared him. He directed a stern
look at me as came out into his
presence.
Sir, he began angriAy, why did
you take that paper7'
Il gazed at him as IL panied surprise.
But, SIRE exclaimed, you have
just repudiated the treaty which
Prince Won Bismarck proposed in your
name, and have agreed that my gov.
eminent shall accept your decision
Naturally 1t is my duty to reclaim the
document, obtained from my govern.
ment by fraud, and to which your
chancellor is no longer entitled
That is all very we'll, NJ. lie Baron,
but it is not the way to go to work.
returned the kaiser, still angry.
Perhaps not, sire. But. II it comes
to that, neither of us has much to gain
by proclaiming this mornings work,
replied boldly. And seeing that the
shaft had gone home, continued:
The document which / have substi
tuted bears similar heading and ID
equally in the writing OF M. Fleuriot
so that the exchange is not likely t.
be detected just at present. In the
meantime If you. sire. viii overlook
| my having possessed myself OF this pc
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14

There are only a few people who
take chance on spraining their arm
In lending a helping hand.
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First AID.

Dear me-" said the girl. i've
bruised my lip. MY mother used al
ways to- kiss a hurt to make 1t we'll"
And did that treatment make Il
well?"
I don't remember. But those old
fashioned remedies were often very
good"
And then he got busy.