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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
TROPICAL STORM
MAY HAVE DONE
MUCH DAMAGE;
Wires down
lBy Associated press.l

New Orleans, July 5.-The CEN
ter Of the tropical hurricane appar-
emily struck Mobile and Pensacola
and the section between them, ac-
cording to the local weather bureau.
The storm moved inland at an esti-
mated velocity of eighty miles hour
ly. 1t is feared much damage has
been done, and possibly some life
lost where the full force was felt.
Mobile, Pensacola, and other Mis-
sissippi, Alabama and West Florida
points are cut off from telegraphic
communication Wireless failed to
reach Mobile or Pensacola stations
The storm is moving into southern
Mississippi with lessening intensity
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
(Tampa Tribune.)

DIR. ]. H. Ross, president of the
Florida Citrus Exchange, denied
yesterday that he has exerted or is
exerting any influence to have the
headquarters of the Florida Citrus
Exchange moved from Tampa to
Lakeland. He stated that he has
not discussed the proposal with any
of the directors of the Exchange,
that none of them have discussed 1t
with him and that he has not been
present when they discussed 1t
among themselves. If they have ever
done SO.
"The principal discussion Of the
proposed moving of the Exchange
headquarters from Tampa to Lake
land has been in the newspapers,
said DR.. Ross, "and there seems to be
an impression that l have been ex-
erting my influence to bring about
this change. Such an impression is
incorrect. :. have not discussed 1t or
heard such a proposition discussed
by anyone in the Exchange for more
than two years.
THE Exchange has taken no ac-
tion whatever regarding moving the
headquarters At the last meeting
of the directors a letter was read in
which the Lakeland Chamber of
Commerce asked permission TO send
a committee to the next directors
meeting to present a proposition,
and the directors were kind enough
to grant that request. No action was
taken and there was no discussion.
At the next meeting of the directors
to be held July 19 the Lakeland del
esation will appear and state its
proposition and the directors will
then consider it.
The last time any suggestion
was made regarding moving the
headquarters from Tampa was when
w. G. Temple. then business nan
ager. tentatively asked the directors
II Sthey would consider moving the
headauartsrs to Orlando on account
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
bEFUL SETTLEMENT OF
DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN
| u. S. AND ! MEXICO Els :.
| REGARDED AS PROBABLE.
NAVAL BATTALION BEING
FORMED AT SARASOTA

Jacksonville, July 6.-The Third
battalion of the Florida naval mill
tia has been mustered in at Sarasota
by Capt. j H. Bland, of Jackson
Fille, naval secretary to the gov
ernor. and will be attached to the
Key West division.
This latest organization of State
naval militia is in command of War
rem F. Purdy, of Sarasota, who pre-
viously served fifteen years in the
Illinois naval militia, holding cap
tain's commission. Divisions are now
located in Jacksonville, Key West
and Sarasota. Their annual cruise is
scheduled for July IA from Hamp-
ton Roads on one of the United
States battleships for ten days Of
training on the high seas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
KNOTT OVERCOMfS
CATS LEAD IN
RECOUNT OF ONLY
Three COUNTIES
(By Associated Frsss.)

Jacksonville, July 6.-W. ".
Knott has overcome the lead of 26O
votes which Sidney J. Cats had on
the face of the returns in the Gov
ernorship race. as result Of re-
count in the three counties of Ham
ilton. Suwannee and Madison.
Mr.. Knott has instituted suits in
a number of counties, and, while the
recount in these three counties gives
him a majority. he will prosecute his
contests until the correct returns
from all counties where there are
good grounds for doubt have been
ascertained.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
CARRANzA AND
VILLA FIGHTING
At J|M|NEz,
IS REPORTED
(By Associated Press. /,

El Paso, July 6.--Villa's forces,
after defeating the Carranza forces
at Corral ranch, July 4, have at
tackled Jiminez, according to reports
to mining men here. Juarez military
authorities say the wires have been
cut. Chihuahua City reports state
the Carranza command was REIN
forced at J.minez by two thousand
men. The Villa forces are said to
number three thousand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
CUT
OFF SUPPLIES
FROM AUSTA|ANS'
TRENCHES FILLED WITH DEAD
WHEN VICT0RS TAKE THEM;
SIXTEEN THOUSAND PRISON.
ERS AND MUCH WAR MA
TERIAL CAPTURED
(By Associated Press !

London, July 6,-Having captured
the whole German second line of de-
fenses south of Somme from the riv-
er to Belloy, the French resumed op-
erations north of the river, and
cleared the bank almost to Clary.
The British are still heavily en-
gagged from Hardecourt to Gomme-
court. They have maintained their
gains and extended them some. Evil
dence of the deadly execution by the
artillery is being found as the
trenches are taken. In some, eighty
per cent of the defenders are killed.
The British losses vary, being heavy
where the machine guns were un-
damaged by 'bombardment and at
other places slight.
British observers believe German
resistance was weakened by the
heavy casualties caused by the bonn
bardment and counter attacks, the
taking of sixteen thousand prisoners
and great quantity of war Material
by the allies.
The Russians continue to record
successes, some important. The
whole front from Riga to Carpath-
ians have crossed the railway be-
tween Delatyn and Kersomezo, one
of the main Austrian channels Of
supply for the armies at Stanislau
and Tarnopol. 1t is thought this
may cause Bothmer to withdraw to-
ward Lemberg.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
GEORGIA INSANE ARE
NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR

Milledgeville, Ca, July 6.-Pow-
erful efforts will be made by State
officials and friends of the State in
sane asylum here to secure from the
Legislature this session, the impera-
lively needed appropriations for a
new building for white females and
new building for negroes at that
institution.
Notwithstanding the condition Of
State finances, Governor Harris put
the States duty to the insane first
and foremost in his annual message
to the general assembly. declaring 1t
to be "Georgia's greatest charity"
and asserting that the state "is
bound to care for the helpless in
sane"
AS result of the fact that the
State insane asylum has not had
new building Of any character in
the last twelve years, the white fe-
male and the negro departments are
not only crowded beyond reasonable
limits, but are compelled to take
care of double the number of pa
tients for which they were built.
These unfortunates are herded to-
gether almost like cattle, two living
and sleeping in an apartment made
for one.
The report of the trustees, sub
mitted to the legislature, shows
among other things. that while in
sanity does not ordinarily shorten
life. the death rate at the asylum is
four times as great among the whites
as among the general population,
and more than ten times as great
among the negroes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

4&2ington, July 6.-Following
@| I'll text of the note transmit
Secretary OF State Lansing by
#axlcan government.
Secretary-I have the honor
III in continuation the text
+ 6HIe l have just received from
Fnment with instructions to
Il to Your Excellency:
Secretary-Referring to the
June 20 and 23 last, l have
4ctpr to say to Your Excel
"a the Immediate release Of
NNNsizal prisoners was a further
y The sincerity Of the desire Of
Sernment to reach a pacific
&tisfactory arrangement of
1ificulties. This government
IS to solve the present con-
ana II would be unjust II its at
Sc #ere mistnterpreted.
I #hs also the Mexican govern
n Eat earnestly suggested a plan
anments along the boundary
Ing the conferences Of Gu
Eez and Ell Paso. This gov
i is disposed now, as It has
cen, to seek an immediate
0 of the two points which
|1e the true causes Of the
Between the two countries
The American government
feasonably that the insecur-
frontier is a source Of diff
nd the Mexican government
art believes that the stay
'..nerican troops on Mexican
aside from being a tres
be sovereignty Of Mexico. is
aiate cause OF the conflicts.
the withdrawal Of Amer
pa. on one hand, and the
Of the frontier, on the
the two essential prob
solution & witch must ha
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
|DE OF
| CARRANzA IS
SATISFACTORY
STATES WILL ACCEPT
SAL TO SETTLE DIFFER
BETWEEN THE Ma
THROUGH DIRECT NE
DNS
Associated Press. }

|gton, July 6.-The formal
e of Carranza's proposal
differences between the
lates and Mexico be settled
negotiations will be dis
soon to Mexico City. This
led by President Wilson at
bee with Secretary Lansing.
said after a twenty-minute
E all important matters be-
state department had been
Lansing goes on a vaca-
i the Cabinet meeting to-
the Carranza note has
tension, none of the State
mt officials are willing to
be final outcome. They
plain that no change of pol
ntemplated now. The imme-
|hdrawal Of U. 8. forces in
Jill not be the basis of any
lwn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
FOUR STATES PAID TWO
THIRDS OF INCOME TAX TOTAL

Washington, July 6.-The four
States of New York, Pennsylvania,
Illinois and Massachusetts paid
more than eighty-five million of the
one hundred and twenty four mil
lion, eight hundred thousand dollar
income taxes turned into the nation
al treasury during the fiscal year
ending June 30. A table issued by
Secretary McAdoo today showed that
New York alone paid more than If
ty-five million dollars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
IN
FIGHT BETWEEN
REVOLUTIONSTS
AND MARINES
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, July 6..-The en-
gagement July /, between the revo-
lutionists and American marines in
Santo Domingo, is reported by Ca
perion. Twenty-seven rebels were
killed and Ave captured. One marine
was killed and eight wounded.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
HOlwOrthy Tells Tampans Lakeland'S
Position as to Citrus Exchange Removal

of fine site offered there. This
suggestion was never acted on by
the directors, as Mr.. Temple severed
his connection with the Exchange
soon afterward."
Selfshness Not Behind Movement
A. J. Holworthy, secretary of the
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce,
who was in the city yesterday, made
a statement regarding Lakeland's
reasons for suggesting the removal
of the Exchange from Tampa to that
city.
ION account of the friendly re-
lations existing between the two
cities" said Mr.. Holworthy, "the
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
would not and could not take any
thing away from Tampa for selfish
purposes. The proposition for the
change is one primarily in the in
terests Of the Exchange and Of the
growers affiliated with it. The fact
that it adds something to Lakeland
is only incidental.
Avoid Overhead Cost
"The information came to us from
inside the Exchange that the tnsti-
tuition has to meet heavy overhead
cost. which would be avoided il the
Headquarters were in Lakeland. The
fact is that 80 per cent. of the fruit
handled by the Exchange is located
south and east of Lakeland, and MS
means that the directors. Inspectors
and other officials who attend meet
ings in Tampa or have business at
headquarters there, have to pass
through Lakeland and have to re-
turn the same way. adding to the
railway expense, and also in some
cases making it necessary Tor them
to pay hotel bills in Lakeland in
stopping over night there.
I'm behalf Of DR.. Ross, it ia only
fair to say that he knew nothing
whatever about eur proposal until
It was presented to the directors In
4 letter, as we did not see any need
Of advertising it In advance
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

mia Curtis, Cadet Reba Crawford and
Cadet Edith Ayers, said they would
like nothing better, but in all prob
ability the Army will send only its
male officers to the front.
The Salvation Army will work in
Mexico as the Salvation Army
works in Europe. Four thousand of
the Salvationists are in active SER
vice in the trenches, but there are
many others in Geld tents in France,
Germany. Russia and the other war
ring countries.
Field tents like these will be es-
tablished in Mexico. There the boys
in Khaki will find a place to write
home, a place to read, spiritual ad-
vice If they want It. a kind word and
friendly hand always.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
FLORIDA COTTON HAS
INCREASED IN ACREAGE

Washington, d. c., July 6.-The
crop reporting board of the bureau
of crop estimates of the United
States department of agriculture es-
Inmates that the area of the Florida
cotton crop on June %, 1915. was
100000 acres as against $4,000
acres a year ago. This condition Of
the crop on June 25, 1916 was SO;
a year ago it was IS. A ten-year
average was "a.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
ALLIES CONTINUE TO
FOLLOW Up SUCCESSES.
entire SECOND line OF
GERMAN DEFENSES TAKEN
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
EPIDEMIC IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, July 6.-Thousands of
parents here are sending their chill
dren to the country on account of
an epidemic of infantile paralysis.
There have been twenty-five deaths
in the last twenty-four hours, and
since Jan. 1 519 cases and 126
deaths.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
AUSTRIAN army
FORCED TO Retreat
BEFORE ATTACKS
OF RUSSIANS
(By Associated Press. J

Berlin, July 6.--The repeated
Russian attacks have caused q with
drawal of part Of Bothmer's army
in Galicia to neighboring sector,
says the German war office. In the
Somme region the Germans have
evacuated Hem village and the
French have captured Belloyen San
terre.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
(By Associated Press.)

New Orleans, July 6.-The Unit
ed Fruit Wireless station talked to
the Coast Guard cutter, Tallapoosa,
today. The Mobile harbor cutter is
sending a boat ashore to ascertain
conditions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
(By Associated Press. {,

London, July GA slight ad-
vance near Thiepval on the front,
where French and British are maxi
ing drive against the Germans is
recorded by the British war Office. A
number of Germans have been taken
prisoners.
The French war Office reports last
night generally quiet north and
south of Somme.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
EARTHQUAKE KILLS THREE
lIUNDk[D III 5IGILI

london. July 6.-An Exchange
telegraph Rome dispatch reports
three hundred killed when an earth
quake caved in three sulphur mines
near caifanfsset tta. Sicily.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

School children of Liverpool made
enough by collecting and selling old
medicine bottles to buy a complete
ly equipped ambulance for service
at the front.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
GOOD NEWS FOR FAMILIES
DEPENDENT ON SOLDIERS

New York. July s.-EaH KERN de-
RaFtmeHf headquarters h e we're
ordered to grant the application for
e discharge Of all GuardsSaen with
deaendent relatives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

Twenty. thirty and forty per cent
taxes are being imposed in Russia
on incomes swollen by great profits
made from war work and war prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

Twenty-three States and the Dis
trict of Columbia furnished volun-
teer troops in our last war with
Mexico.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

II the Democratic ticket is sue
cessful in November, Mr.. Marshall
will be the first vice president since
1888 to serve longer than four years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06

nd is contemplating the pro-
pf the use of automobiles on
as a means Of saving gaso-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-06
IS OF
4. BOYD AND
DTHER TROOPERS
/ AT Ell. PASO
BY Associated Press.)

by Associated Prees.)
30, July 6.-The bodies of
Charles T. Boyd, Lieutenant
4dair and seven troopers Of
d cavalry, killed at Carrizal,
ought here this morning.
edies were found in one
be others two miles distant.
|ies were stripped of uni
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07
W. F. INCOMES
 VISITS LITTLE ROCK
Says Interpretation of Delegates to National Convention by the Arkansas Committeeman not in Accord With His Views.

Little Rock, Jan. 7.-W. F. Me Combs, Chairman of the National Committee, was in Little Rock yester- day. He says that the interpretation of the National Convention resolu- tion about the election of delegates to the National Convention, and National Committeeman, by the Arkansas Con- mittee, is not in accord with his views He says that the resolution was not considered mandatory, and that it would not apply to Arkansas, since there is no provision in our primary law for the election of these officers However, the State Chairman and State Secretary are of the opinion that no change will be made in the order directing that delegates and al ternates and National Committeeman be elected at the Primary. It is sug- gested that complication can be avoid ed by having the state convention ra- tify the choice of the primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NOTES

We have resumed the "even tenor' of our way and I write this in the hope that we can secure a closer CO., operation of the patrons. ! We have but a very small percent age of pupils in the Grammar school that cannot make their grades, but we have several that will fail to make better progress the remainder of the term.
 You need not ask the teachers in order to ascertain the fact of whether your boy or your girl is going to pass.
 If your boy or girl gives some time every night to study and stays off the streets, you need have no fears. But if he or she never brings book home and is never at home except at meal time or at bed time, you may know what is inevitable.
 ! Going to school is a business pro- position, pure and simple and will res pond to the application of business principles as readily as any other line.
 See that your child brings his books home and give time, encouragement, and the habit will fix itself in this as sure as in any other line, and it will
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07

not be long until it will become natur- al for the pupil to study so many hours in the evening, and it may follow him through life. The same as form ing the habit of idleness, as the minds of the pupils of the Grammar grade are now in their formative stage.
 l do not mean, however, that want the parents to prepare the lesson for the pupil as that habit is as vicious as any other.
 In any grade above the second the pupil should master his own lessons.
 Of course in the first and second grades the parent should help the pu- pil and we shall appreciate it. But above that see that your child brings his books home and give him the op- portunity to study some each evening and let us see if we can't avoid many failures at the close of this term.
 L. w. Godsea.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07
READY TO BEGIN
 DRAFTING NEW BILL
Col. D M.. Cloud, Chairman Con- mittee Confederate Veterans of Arkansas for Drafting New
 Pension Bill Will Begin Work.

Little Rock, Jan. 7.-Col. D. M. Cloud of Benton, chairman M the com mittee of Confederate Veterans. of Arkansas, which is to draft a new Confederate pension bill, has notified State Commander Jonathan Kellog that he is ready to begin the task. All members of the committee will draft bills, and the one to be present ed before the next legislature will be contain the best features of all.
 State Commander Kellog will submit his ideas on the bill, chief of which is a most stringent clause against de- serters securing state pensions. The new bill will be drawn to exclude everyone not entitled to pension, with particular stress as to deserters.
 It is estimated that there are sever al thousand deserters on the rolls now, and their presence there deprives pensioners of several dollars each. These illegal pensioners have already started opposition to the bill, accord ing to Commander Kellog, and as most of them are backed by politicians they will make things hum ii an effort to defeat the bill. The Sons of Vet erans have pledged their support to the measure, and are expected to get it through the legislature.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07
BANK COMMISSION SEND
 ING OATH BLANKS

Little Rock, Jan. 7.-The State Bank Commission is sending to all the banks in the state blank oaths for the new boards of directors, which they are required to sign and file with the Department. The banks are also be- ing written as follows:
 At your annual stockholders meet ing on Tuesday, Jan. II, you will elect a new board for the ensuing year, have each of them take the oath immediate ly, and forward same to this ofiice
 "The Comptroller called for state ment of National Banks close of business December 31. Having had five call statements for 1915, we think that sufficient for state banks. There fore, you will not be required to make statement of that date to this Depart ment."
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07
ANNUAL MEETING BANKERS
 WILL BE UNIFORM DATE

Little Rock, Jan. 6.-State Bank Commissioner Davis announces that the annual meetings of the stock holders and the directors of all state banks will be held on the uniform date of Jan. II, being the second Tuesday in the month, as was fixed by the Commission year ago. This is the same date upon which National banks hold their meetings. Before the creation of the Commission, the state banks held their meetings at various times, and great confusion resulted.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-07
STEALS HOG CHOLERA
 SERUM FOR WHISKLY
Serum Packed in Package Re- sembling Ordinary Shipment LiquOr-Thirsty One Takes Package from Truck.

Little Rock, Jan. 7.-Somewhere in Arkansas there is a man, or a crowd of men, who need not fear an epidem- ic of cholera. If they yielded to temp tation, they will no longer need the solicitations of the temperance legion to keep them firmly stationed upon the water wagon. All of which has in- fuenced Dr. R. M. Cow, state veteri- marian, to change the style of pack ages in which hog cholera serum is shipped in order that it will not again be confused for a shipment of lobe joyful"
 Dr. Cow has received letter from a prominent stock grower who recent ly wrote for a rush order of serum, in which complaint is registered against the style of package used. The stockman declares that the serum arrived all right, but that it was sto- len from the truck of the express con- pany, before it was placed in the de- pot, the thief evidently laboring under the belief that he had purloined quart of holiday liquor The bottle was later found, drained of it's con- tents, but whether it was taken inter- nally by the thief, the writer can only surmise.
 As the incentive to steal packages containing liquor is now much greater than it was before the first of the year Dr. Cow feels moved to change the style of shipping package, in order that the serum will not again be con- fused with perfectly bad liquor.