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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
BRITISH CONTINUE TO MAKE
GAINS ON SOMME front:
BELC|ANS SCORE SUCCESS
GREAT WORK OF BAPTIST
MISSIONS In FLORIDA

Jacksonville, July 1S.-At a meet
ing recently held of the Florida
Baptist State Board of Missions, DR..
S. B. Rogers, secretary-treasurer,
made his report, showing wonderful
progress in the work Of this board.
A large number of persons are en-
ployed by this body to preach in
those places, where religious serv-
ices are seldom, If ever, held, and
to further the work of building
churches and houses of worship in
isolated places. The treasurer's re-
port showed a disbursement of $27,-
066.6S. Missionaries of this board
are supplying $50 churches through
which over 400 members have been
received. Thirteen new houses of
worship were built and three more
have been begun. Bibles were placed
in the homes of 3S families found
WITHOUT them. In covering 10000
miles over the State, II Sunday
schools were organized and over
5000 religious visits were made.
The board complimented Secretary
Rogers upon the excellent work of
his department and its workers, who
are doing a great good in the relig-
ious upbuilding of the people in Flor
ida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
NEGRO KILLED five
PERSONS IN GUN
BATTLE At CHICAGO:
WAS LATER SHOT
TO death
(By Associated Press.

Chicago, July 1S-An unidentified
negro shot and killed FIVE persons,
three of whom were negroes, and
barricaded himself in house hold
ing 100 policemen at bay until he
himself was fatally wounded, the
police report. The negro died at q
hospital. One policeman was killed
and two fatally wounded. A white
woman was killed. There were three
charges of dynamite and scores of
rifle bullets used to disIodge the me-
gro.
The negro was named H.J. Nc
Tntyre. He left a note showing him
to be a religious fanatic. His wife
Hattie, who was aiding him, was
killed. The police tried to fire the
building with gasoline before wreck
ing it..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
NO CLASSY BOTTLES
FOR PERFUMES
(By Associated Press. J

Paris, July 1S.-Fine French per-
fumes are now being sold In ordin-
airy druggdsts' Walls. corked, instead
of in artistic fiagons with glass stop
pers. This crisis is due to mobiliza-
tion Of glass workers in the north of
France, and one of its revelations is
that the art flagon has been repre-
senting considerable part of the
cost OF perfumes. But among fastid-
ious women the perfumes do not
small so sweet when prosaically pre-
sented, and a result is new indus
try-that of collecting old perfume
bottles into which the essences may
be transferred.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
|OD CLAIMS 10 LIVES; $4,000 DAMAGE
|AND LOSSES INCREASING With Each
REPORT; WILL Be WEEKS BEFORE NORTH
CAROLINA TRAINS CAN OPERATE
LEWIS SLATED FOR
TALLAHASSEE POSTOFFICE

washington, July 1s.-It is be-
lieVed here that Representative En-
NETT Wilson will recommend DR.
Lewis dentist of Tallahassee. for
postmaster at the State capital. The
appointment is now conceded to be
between DR.. Lewis and ]. r. Nc
Daniel. The Senate rejected James
Messer, who was the congressman s
first choice for the office.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
|By Associated Fress.)

E pile, July 18.-The food
throughout North Carolina,
arolina, Tennessee and Vir-
Re receding. The death list
bands at nineteen. With
be dozen missing. The prop
is growing as isolated
&nd counties are heard from.
/ estimates Of $15,000,000
will probably be increased j.
slides wrecked two houses,
injuring four near Brevard,
land they died today. Reports
harlotte and Asheville, in
where the conditions are
Showed improvement. Public
are being restored though 1t
weeks before railroad sched-
'e restored. Railroad tracks
|ost totally destroyed in many
and many cotton mills are
ne Yadkin river is reported
et higher than ever before.
|y-fve houses were washed
lat North W1lkesboro and
will have to be almost re-
eports have been received
Hickory and Lenoir near the
|ters Of the Catawba river.
miles of railroad tracks,
washed out in South Caro-
'rops and other property are
damaged. Eighty-three car
I peaches are perishing on
eks at GreenviIle, s. G. Gen.
fair weather in the flooded
s the forecast.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUB
Lie BUILDINGS IN FLORIDA

Washington, July 1S.-The ON
nibus public building bill reported
to the House yesterday by Frank
Clark, Of Florida, contains the fol-
lowing Florida appropriations: Kis-
simmee. for building, $4,000; Lake
city, for building. $4,000; Arcadia,
for site. $4,000: West Palm Beach.
for site. 10000; Monticello. for
site. $4,000; Perry, for site. $4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, July 1S-Linter cot
ton used in the United States during
June was $3.50 bales. For the past
eleven months S47,5Ss bales. In fac
tories, storage and congresses there
are 274,320 bales.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
NAVAL BILL ADOPTED;
PROVIDES FOR l57
WAR SHIPS TO BE
CONSTRUCTED IN
NEXT 3 YEARS
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, July 1S.-The Sem
ate adopted the building program
naval bill viva vcce vote. 1t pro-
vides for the construction of a total
Of 157 war vessels in the next three
years. Four dreadnaughts and four
battle cruisers are to be built next
year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
PRESIDENT VISITS
CAPITOL FOR
FIRST TINE
IN MONTH
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, July .-President
Wilson this afternoon went to the
capitol for the first time In several
months.
President Wilson talked to Kern
and others. 1t is understood he urged
the passage of working mems COM
pensation and child labor bills.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
BILL TO PROVIDE P. o. >.
BUILDING FOR ARCADIA

Washington, July 18.-Senator
Fletcher has introduced in the Sem
ate a bill to appropriate 100000 to
buy site and construct postoffice
building at Arcadia, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
Earthquake Does Much Damage
fRY Associated Preaa.l

London, July 18. An Amsterdam
dispatch says great damage was
caused. by an earthquake In the re-
gion of Flume, Austria. There was a
terrible panic in Flume.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
North Carolina

AoSC5t iVpOkt 70 de
North Carolina
sliie-l'wenty-f1ve Industrial
destroyed, including cotton
noeF mills, machine shops
and feed yards. Sixty resi-
IN lower part of the city were
away and 400 persons home
'n 1900 out of employment.
ana gas plants out Of COM
'otte-One million cotton
IDLE as q result OF flooding
#er plants. Street cars at a
Il and city in darkness.
o-Aonbo Cotton Mills de-
Nonbo-Cotton mills dam
pa $4,000 worth of cotton
led.
noer County-Alspaugh Cot
Us washed away. Liledon Cot
Us damaged.
omoe, Henderson and Madi-
unties-Many mills damaged
nureds of persons out Of en-
SVille-Brick plant destroyed
IL Island Cotton Mills nearby
'Soa county-Cotton ware
with 1.5OO bales of cotton
away In this county as we'll
'eueil and Alexander great
vas done to crops and small
I'uore-Many persons driven
CIR homes and mills and crops
Sunaing territory damaged.
snah-Fifty-three homes de-
ana 2ss persons marooned on
's''lle-Many homes flooded.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
DEAD AT BREVARD, n. c.;
NORTH WILkESBORO REPORTS
rs HOUSES WASHED AWAY
IONS AROUND ASHvILE AND CHARLOTTE ARE REPORTED
PROVING; RAILROAD TRACKS FOR MILES ARE WASHED
WAY AND FOR MANY MILES WILL HAVE TO BE EN-.
TIRELY REBUILT

Hendersonville- dams were
washed out, damage to mills and to
crops in Henderson county.
Lexington-Several lumber mills
in surrounding country carried away
stock killed and crops destroyed.
Cleveland County-Drovo Power
dam near Shelby destroyed; crops in
county damaged
The flooded Yadkin river has de-
stroyed all communication into
Wilkes county. At Elkin, a town Of
900 Population, 100000 damage
was done. In the county the loss is
estimated as high as $3,0O0,0 900.
Many manufacturing plants have
been submerged and Southern Rail-
way stations all along the line are
said to be flooded to depth of from
five to fifteen feet. Many bridges
have been washed away.
Five highway bridges, three in
Mecklenburg county and one near
Statesville and another near Moores-
vile, are known to have been
washed away, while at least six rail-
way bridges were destroyed.
The Southern Railway lost a
bridge near Mount Holly, another
near Rock Hill, another near Sails
bury and another near Belmont.
The Seaboard Air Line bridge
just above Belmont is gone, as is the
Piedmont and Northern electric line
bridge nearby.
South Carolina
Crops badly damaged throughout
Piedmont section and several rail-
way bridges, including the Southern
bridge at Aston washed away.
Portman-Southern Power Com
pany's plant shut down. cutting on
power to Gre@ville and many cotton
mills.
GeorgetownAThe warehouses and
stores on water front and two lum-
Der mills damaged. Seaboard Airline
tracks washed out for short distance.
Virginia
Redford-tSeveral buildings oe-
stroyed and crops in nearby counties
Four Norfolk and Western bridges
on GaIax branch, one on Little creek
extension, Pepper bridge near Raj
ford and another bridge near Pearls
burg washed away. Damage IN Tue
Pearisburg district alone estimateu
at a million dollars.
Washout $50 feet long on virginia
railway near Eggleston.
The small town of NarrOws is re-
ported completely submerged.
Tennessee
Newport-Partly inundated ana
many families forced from their
homes.
Butler-Virginia and Southern
Railway bridge washed away.
Thousands of acres Of corn and
peanuts inundated between Chatta-
nooga and Paducah, KY, on Tennes-
zee river, and much crop damage
around cambridge.
The Tennessee river is reported
still rising and other damage is e1-
nacted to result from overfows at
several points.
All railroads in Eastern Tennes-
zee suffered heavily from Washeu
,ut bridges and culverts.
West Virginia
Crops damaged along kana"na
river and some damage to railways
1v washouts and bridges carried
aWav
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-18
EE BY STORM AND FLOOD
|N FIVE SOUTHERN STATES

property damage is sum-
from the latest reports as
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
POLITICIAN Is FREED
nF FRAME-UP MURDER
"pV A''loos IpolIo,s'E
DEPUTY STREET COMMISSIONER
WAS HELD FOR "ORDEUING"
RIVAL MURDERED.
Created Almost rs Much Excitement
In New York as Did Becker
Trials.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Michael A.
Rofrano. an attorney and former
deputy street cleaning commissioner Of
this city was acquitted of the charge
of completely in the murder of Michael
Gaimari. "A POLITICAL rival, by jury
here late today, after 1t had deliber-
atcd % hours. Rofrano was accused
of having ordered Gaimari's death as
the result OF a political feud.
The trial, estimated to have cost
Rofrano and the state 100000, was
locally one of the most sensational
since the Becker case 1t involved city
officials, political leaders and dcnizens
of the nderworld and lasted nearly
five weeks. Mayor Mitchell, who ap-
pointed Rofrano deputy street cleaning
commissioner, was one of the several
prominent men to testify in his behalf.
The defense claimed that Gaimari
was killed in "A gamblers quarrel and
that Rofrano was the object of n
"frameup" Rofrano charged "Tom'
Foley. "A leader of Tammany hall. with
being the instigator of the alleged
"frameup." He said that Foley had
feared his growing control of the
Democratic organization In the second
assembly district.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
To Demand Better Treat
ment or Give Diplomats
Credentials.
BITTER FIGHT FOR
TRADE EXTENSION
Nations in South America
Have Been Hard Hit;
Now Come Back.
kXIAsHlNGToN, Nov. 12.-Full de-

WAsHlNGToN, Nov. 12.-Full de-
w tails of the recent proposal to
the Brazilian parliament by the Bra
lillian society of international law, for
the formation of league of neutrals
t. resist trade restrictions and other
encroachments by belligerents, were
made public here today through the
official Gazette of the Brazilian parli-
ament. The proposed league would
consist of all present neutrals and
would spring automatically into effect
whenever another war broke out.
The society, in an exhaustive report.
teviews the constant encroachments
by belligerents upon neutral trade and
urges the government to take immedi-
ate steps to secure the cooperation
OF all neutrals for the declaration of
n uniform series of neutral rights and
for the enforcement of the same.
Suggest Rights.
The rights suggested are the i'm
munity of enemy goods under neu-
trail flag complete liberty to trade be-
tween neutral nations regardless Of
ultimate destination, freedom from
any extra territorial actions such as
backlisting, and the forbidding of any
alien to inform a foreign government
" HltttttlS W Nllitll Hllblll ltiu btlllStl
ent restrictions.
Violations of these rights would be
met under the plan, first by the with
drawal by the neutral nation, includ-
ing the trade rights. In case a con-
sular or diplomatic official should be
concerned, his credentials would be
handed him at once. If this proved
unavailing, hostilites might follow.
Directed at British.
The report, while directed at bellig-
erents on both sides In the present
war, is more concerned with British
trade violations. The efforts of the
United States are recognized. but are
declared ineffective. Tie allied block
ade Is particularly criticised. A case
is cited in which n Brazilian vessel
from the United States to Brazil is al
legged to have been seized, taken into
Martinique, and forced to surrender
some of its merchandise.
The Brazilian report created great
interest in official circles here. South
American nations have been hard hit
by British trade restrictions, and some
time ago an official announcement
was made in Chile that the Chilean
ambassadors to the United States
Brazil and Argentina had been re-
quested to seek joint action on the
British blacklist. The state depart
ment here. however, says that as yet
neither the chilean nor the Brazilian
proposal has been definitely submit
ted
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
BUTCHERED IN MEXICO
ARMED WHILE GUARDING
PASSENGERS.
The Slaughter Lasted But Is Minutes
But Even Then Only One
Man Escaped.

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 12.-Nearly
one hundred persons,-including men,
women. children and Carranza SOL
diers, were killed November in an
attack by Zapata followers on pass
enger train near Contreras. state of
Morelos, according to Mexico City
newspapers received here today. The
passenger was preceded by military
convoy train eight kilometers in ad-
vance. which passed the Zapatistas
safely
The. passenger train, the newspapers
state, was halted in mountainous re-
gion and an indlscriminate massacre
started. only one person, so far as
known, escaping death. This was
Capt. Antonio Priegos. When the at
tack, which-it is stated. continued for
only Is minutes, ended soldiers and
men and women passengers and even
babies lay dead in piles. The soldiers
CT the train were unarmed, their ac
coutrements being aboard the convoy
train. Among the list of the dead is
the name of Col. Garido Alfaro, COM
mander of the detachment, two ma
jors and three captains.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
Tulsa School Girls Favor a
Departure From Frills
and FlounceS.
A DEMOCRATIC SPIRIT
Extravaganza In Dress Is
Given X. O. by the
Pretty Scholars.

MO longer will the personal charms
~ OF the senior girls of the Tulsa
high school be enhanced while at
classes or during cocial functions by
gorgeous and original gowns. for be-
ginning with the next semester In
will wear dresses made after the
same pattern and in the same colors
The decision was reached at a meet &.
ing of the senior class held earlier
in the week when all the students
signed contract promising one an
other to be faithful and wear only
the prescribed dress which is 20 be
a Peter Thompson.
On school days the coloring will be
a plain blue or some dark color while
in the evenings and at parties and
social functions a white Or colored
dress will be allowable.
Officials Of the schools say that the
reform in 0ress is brought about To
put the schools more in line with the
spirit of democracy and that it will
give ill pupils fair chance whether
they come from homes of wealth or
poverty.
Many pupils have been known to
remain away from school from the
shame they felt while being among
more fortunate students who could
affo I'd any caprice in dress
EytraVagant and useless COMPETE
ton, too. IS said to have been waged
between the pupils for gJrgeousness
IN dress
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
CARRANzA NEEDS
MONEY FOR WARS
Mexican Peace Conference
Is On, But No Signs
of Agreement.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Nov. IL
Hope that an agreement on the pro-
gram for the restoration of amicable
relations between Mexico and the
United States might be reached by
the Mexican American joint commits
sion this week was revived by "A con-
ference today at Philadelphia between
Luis Cabrera, chairman of the MeNi-
can commission, and Rafael Nieto,
subsecretary of the department of fl
nance of Mexico, of which Mr.. Cabrera
is the chief.
Mr.. Nieto came directly from the
Mexican capital 1t was intimated
that he had come to the United States
principally to confer with his chief
on the subject of the new schedule Of
mining taxes in Mexico.
II is believed here an agreement
entered into by the commissioners for
border control may have the effect of
securing for the CarranZa government
a loan, although 1t may not be for a
large amount.
This money, il is believed by those
identified with the American commits
sion. will place General Carranza in a
position TO pay his troops and enable
him to conduct more vigorous and
effective campaign against villa and
the several other rebel leaders now
threatening the continuation of his
power.
The presence in the United States
OF Mr.. Nieto was taken by some as
an indication that the monetary
phase of the situation was being dis
cussed by him and Mr.. Cabrera, al
though the Mexicans insist that they
have asked for no loan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
PAUL WELLS WINNER
OF PATRONS IL E
Prize for Garden Work Offered ~
PatrOn-T Teachers club Has
Been Awarded.

Paul Wells, 200 South Nanthus, won
the first prize in the garden competi-
ton. held under the auspices of the
Washington school Patron-Teachers
association, according to decision
reached at the meeting OF the society
last Thursday night. Mr.. Wells made
more than $50 on the sale of vege-
tables from his garden.
The second prize fell to the lot or
Miss Gladys Morris. who specialized
in tomatoes and made more than $50
from the sale of her vegetables. The
third prize was won by John Harris.
341 Victor street. He netted $40 from
his sales
Officers for the ensuing year were
appointed as follows: Mrs. DR.. p A.
Burhans, president; Mrs. DR.. r. A.
Felt vice president; Mrs. Francis
Harvey. secretary -treashrer.
Committees were appointed to work
on the thrift propaganda and will r,"
port at the next meeting, which is to
be held December IA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
Arrangements to BE Com
pletcd Today for Black
mailer's Prosecution.
MAY DRAW KAISER IN
Officials Await Return of
Steamer Which Bore
Countess Letters.

WAsHINGToN' Nov l2--Ar-
w rangements for the prosecution
of Karl Armgaard Graves, self-styled
master spy and magazine writer
who was arrested here yesterday on
a charge of attempting to extort
$4,000 from Countess Won Bernstorff,
wife of the German ambassador. will
be completed tomorrow at a con
ference between agents of the depart
ment of justice. representatives of the
district attorneys office and Prince
HatZfeldt, counsellor of the German
embassy.
The name of Emperor William Of
Germany may be brought into the
case indirectly as "A result of this con-
ference. diplomatic representative
in a foreign country cannot divcst
himself of his immunity from giving
testimony without special permission
from his sovereign. AS Graves con-
versed solely with Prince fIatZfeldt II
may be that the district attonery's
office will determine that his testi-
money is essential.
II is not expected that either
Countess Won Bernstorff or the Ger
man ambassador will be requested to
appear against Graves.
The warrant was sworn out by A.
Bruce Bielaski. chief Of the bureau
of Investigation of the department Of
Justice, as the complaining witness
The warrant Is made out on two
counts on charges of attempt to ex-
tort. penalty for which is five years
imprisonment or fine of $1,000 or
both. The other charges that Graves
brought into the District OF Columbia
letters obtained by theft, the penalty
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-13
Returns to Capital Ready to
Take Up Tangled
War Matters.
HANDS FREER THAN
BEFORE ELECTION
Several Appointments to be
Made; But May Rest
Until Congress.
WAsHlNGToN, Nov -. rrcsi-

WAsHINGToN, Nov -. - Prcsi-
" dent Wilson came back to
Washington tonight. ready to take up
waiting public proplems and begin
fraiping plans for his second term in
the White House.
A cheering crowd waited to wei
come the president. As he appeared
with Mrs. Wilson. hundreds began
shouting and rushed forward in eff
forts to shake his hands.
Mr.. Wilson walked through the sta
tion with his hat Off bowing and
smiling. Secretary Baker, Attorney
General Gregory. Secretary Tumulty
and Senator James of Kentucky were
among those who greeted him.
The president was assured by Sec
rotary Tumulty that there had been
no change in the result in California
and that there was a chance of his
capturing the electoral vote of Mime
sofa.
The president. however. is not ex-
pected to indicate his own attitude to-
ward the outcome until it is formally
conceded to the Republicans.
Back nt Desk To-day.
Mr. Wilson paid no attention to off
cial business tonight, but tomorrow
will be at his desk. one OF the first
problems TO be laid before him will
he the situation resulting from recent
activities by German submarines Sec
retary Lansing Is expected to lay be-
fore him a summary of recent data
dealing with the Marina, Columbian,
Arabia and Lanao cases. No secret is
made of the belief of some officials
that the situation lis serious.
The president has made II clear to
friends that the policy toward sub
marine warfare laid down in the notes
to Germany. concluding with tn,
correspondence on the Sussex case
will be followed strictly. In his cam
paign speeches he declared that In
case the administration was defeated
at the election. it would have Difficult
ty dealing with foreign problems be-
tween now and March 4. Now. that
he has been reelected, however, he
is known to feel that his course, gen
orally, has been approved by the ma
tion, and that he can proceed with a
free hand.
Mr.. Wilson probably will have an
other conference in the near future
with James w. Gerard American en-
bassador to Germany, who has been
In this country for several months.
The president also will take up con
sideration of the Mexican situation
promptly.
A number of important appoint
mments are to be made soon, but
some of them may be postponed unit
congress conVencs They include the
members of the tariff commission. the
shipping board, several federal judges
and "A board to administer the work
ingmen's compensation law for fed
eral employees. Postmasters at New