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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-16

The Common ut5cE ol,rs a eplen-
did speculation. After PROVIDING for
preferred div dcnd, the earnings
show about l4,o for the common
stock, and no dividcads paid as yet
on this issue. Prospects very good.
Stock offered at S2lOo per share.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
GREAT RACE AT IN
DIANAPOLIS; BROTHERS RIVALS

indianapolis. Ind, May 3O.-For
the first time in the history of auto
mobile racing three brotherY will be
pitted against each other in a speed
way race, at the sixth annual inter
national sweepstakes race which
takes place on the indianapolis motor
speedway today. The Chevrolet
brothers, Louis, Arthur and Ga'ton,
are pilots for Frontenac cars built by
Louis Louis won a ten mile race
with a Buick in 1909, when he had
as partners Bob Burman, recently
killed at Carona, and Louis Strang,
also dead. The ab.en of Carl
Limberg, who was killed few weeks
ago at the Sheepshead Speedway,
will be noticed, since he was one of
the drivers depended upon to furnish
one of the exciting exhibitions of
driving. However, there are Barney
Oldfield, de Resta, Christiens, Ralph
Mulford, Charlie Merz, Johnny Ak
en- and others who are entered for
the 3O0-mile grind. Thousands of
spectators have arrived at lndianap-
oils to witness the races, all of the
railroads entering the city having
held excursions in connection with
the event.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
SAXONY TO TAKE OVER
DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY
(By Associated Press.)

Zurich, Switzerland, May go
The government of Saxony has de-
cided to take over complete control
of the generation and distribution Of
electricity in the State. Coal fields
and one big generating station have
already been acquired, and the Sax
on Landtag has just voted several
million dollars for further outlays.
Eventually it is expected that the
whole electrical supply in the king
dom will be taken from the State
system so that the government will
be able to fix the lowest possible
CHARGES. At the same time the gov
ernment has no intention of prevent
ing local public bodies or private
corporations and individuals from
producing their own electrical
power
A. a beginning. the government
has purchased for a million and a
quarter dollars, the steam generating
station at Hirschfelde on the River
Neisse. belonging to a Berlin COM
pany. This station has already a ca
pacity of 25,5OO kilowatts and the
plant is quite new. Moreover, it is
close to one of the coal fields bought
by the state. Later the government
will erect new works near the west
ern coal fields, where there are al
ready stations with which negotia-
tions are now going on to arrange
the necessary cooperation
A new department of the govern
ment to be called the Direction of
State Electricity Works" will be es-
tablished to manage the scheme. 1t
will include the technical adviser OF
the ministry of finance as director,
and two otheer engineers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
GERMANY WILL NOT
PAY EXORBITANT PRICES
FOR COTTON

Berlin, May 30.-In connection
with the trade conference held here
yesterday, it is said that German
manufacturers are preparing PLAN
by which they may avoid paying too
high prices for cotton after the
war. Reports have reached Berlin
that planters in the Southern States
of the United States are keeping
their cotton in expectation that the
central empires will pay them high
prices for a large portion of it, eth
er after the war, or some months
hence, in case the war is not declared
ended. So far as can be ascertained
the German manufacturers do not
hold any option on the south's sur
plus of cotton, and they are holding
OF until they are assured that they
will be assured of having their or
ders supplied at reasonable figures.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
ERMANS THROW MASSES OF
FRESH TROOPS NORTHWEST
Ne VERDUN, AND FRENCH ARE
FORCED TO GIVE GROUND
COFFEE TO QUENCH
THIS CONVENTIONS THIRST

Plainfield, n, j. May 3O-A dele
cation of 1900 letter carriers have
arrived here to attend the Letter
Carriers convention and were greet
ed with the information that they
must quench their thirst on soft
drinks and coffee. Beer has been
stricken from the list of refresh
ments planned for the visitors. May
or w. l.. Smaller recently hit the
trail in the tabernacle where the
Rev. DR., w. + Biederwold has
been conducting evangelistic meet
ings, so he forbade the use of beer
and appointed a committee of women
to serve all the soft drinks and coffee
required
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
ROCK ISLAND PLAN
REPORTED ALMOST READY

Boston, May 30.-It is expected
that announcement OF the char
mony" program for the Rock Island
will soon be announced the various
committees having about agreed on
method Of action While the great
est secrecy is observed about the
roads future, one who is authorized
to speak declares that the Rock Is
land will be placed back on its feet
firmly and will earn money to cover
the revised bond and stock capitali-
zation It Is understood that the to-
tai capitalization, assuming $40 as
sessment, will be increased about
$4,000, 900. There probably will be
two classes OF preferred stock, the
per cent to exchange for debentures.
The other bonds will not be disturbed
and there will be about $50 10000
new cash for floating debt, certifi-
Gates and debentures.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30

Yates took the stump and began to
address the crowd, or what portion
of it preferred to hear that ide of
the question rather than attend the
two big ball games. II was an
nounced at this time by opponents
that the largest gathering in the
history of the county, would assem-
Bile in Lakeland tomorrow afternoon.
the crowd being made up of anti
bond advocates. Speaking will ne
held in the PARK, those to be heard
on this occasion being Mr.. Lewellin
and Rev. Levy of Kathleen.
Several hundred Bond advocates
from all parts of the county, stated
here today that they would be in
Lakeland tomorrow afternoon to hear
what the anti's have to say, and it Is
probable that at least 200 automobiles
will pour into that city soon after
dinner tomorrow, from all sections.
Barlow did herself proud in enter
tanning her guests free lemonade, ice
cream and sandwiches being served
to the large throngs in the greatest
abundance.
| The Good Roads Rally was a great
success, and was an event which any
county in the country could not have
surpassed and very few could equal,
! The thousands who attended are go
ing home tonight with only one slo-
gan in mind "Vote For Good Roads,
and the big majority of them are go
ing to do that very thing next Thurs
day and roll up such a vote as will
make the whole country sit up and
! take notice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
FAMOUS CONFEDERATE
RAIDER, JOHN NOSBY,
DIED TODAY At
WASHINGTON
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, May 3O.--1John S.
Mosby, the most famous Confederate
raider in the war between the States,
died here after a long Illness, He
was native of Virginia and was
aged so. The funeral will take
place at Warrentown, Va, time not
announced. Mosby was employed
by the justice department for many
years He resigned several years
ago.
Physicians said that Mosby' s
death was due .olely TO old age. lie
was conscious and interested in what
was going on about him until an
hour before his death. The funeral
will probably be held Thursday
Members Of his old command will be
pail bearers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
DUTCH VESSELS MAY RUN FROM
AMERICA TO SPAIN
(By Associated Press. }

Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 30.
Consideration is being accorded by
marine circles to a suggestion that
the biggest and most valuable Dutch
vessels now plying between the
Netherlands and American ports be
placed upon a new route, running
from America to either Spain or Nor
way, the cargoes there to be tran
shipped in smaller vessels, of which
Holland has more than a sufficient
number.
The purpose of such a plan would
be to enable the large vessels to
avoid war risks in the North Sea and
the British channe! and the serious
delays encountered through being
detained at British ports for exami-
nation.
According to shipping men who
favor the suggestion, the quicker
voyages which the larger ships would
be able to make would cover the cost
of transhipment and other added
expenses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
SIX THOUSAND ATTEND Good ROADS rally At
BARLOW: 800 AUTOS IN MONSTER PARADE

and We're roundly cheered by their
vast audience. DR.. j. IL. Ross who
has been such wheel horse in this
campaign, presided at the meeting,
and introduced the speakers, those
who spoke urging all to 90 to the
polls and vote for the bonds on
Thursday. The speakers were +. c.
Stuart and Il. L. Wilson of Bartow,
G. NJ, Clayton, NJ. f. Hetherington,
c. w. Deem and John +. Cox of Lake
land, + S. Ruth of Mountain Lake,
Ed Scott of Arcadia and IL W. Smell
of Winter Haven.
Following the speaking, the crowd
departed for the ball ground, where
two hot games are in progress, the
first between Barlow and Lakeland
and the second between Winter Hav-
en- and Kissimmee.
During the afternoon the Good
Roads Association received telegrams
of congratulation, which also urged
all voters to stand solid for the bond
issue on Thursday, from Clarence Il
Woods, of Eustis, NJ. o. Overstreet
chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners, of Orange county; d
c, Gillett, president Tampa Board oil
Trade; ID. b. Mckay, mayor of Tam.
pa Gilbert ID. Leach. editor Lees
burg Commercials; Wallace f. Stov.
all, editor Tampa Morning Tribune
and Y. NJ. Bryan, of Tampa, presi.
dent Florida Central Highway Asso
citation.
At the conclusion of the speaking
as above noted, the anti-bond advo.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30

Barlow. May 50 30.-tSpecial to The
Telegram Barlow streets were
lined today with seething humanity,
the largest throng ever gathered at
a good roads meeting in the South
having assembled here this afternoon
to attend the Good Roads Rally, Civ
en- under the auspices of the Polk
County Good Roads Association,
which organization is bringing to a
close one of the most strenuous cam
paigns ever waged in the country
for better roads conditions. If the
immense throng which assembled
here today is any indication, Polk
county will go on record Thursday in
such a way that will more than re-
fleet credit on this great county
the indications pointing to the fact
that the vote will be more than to
in favor of the bonds
Eight hundred automobiles, deco
rated on every conceivable place
with banners bearing the words
"Vote for Bonds" formed one of the
most awe-inspiring and magnificent
paradeS ever witnessed in the South
and as the parade passed through
the various streets of Barlow, II
made a wonderful impression, and
brought forth enthusiastic cheers all
along the line of march.
Following the parade thousands
gathered about the court house yard
where the speaking of the occasion
was held. Prominent good road. ad-
vocates from all sections of the coun-
ty made short but telling addresses
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
IN MEMORIAL
ADDRESS, URGES AMERICANS
TO STAND TOGETHER, AGAINST
ALL FOES. FOR AMERICA
MENDENHALL ENTERS
ON HIS LIFE TERM

Ocala, May 30.-J. J . Menden-
hall, convicted of numbering Miss
Susie Eliot near Clearwater. was
taken to the State farm at Raiford
this morning on the $40 Coast Line
train to begin serving his term of
life Imprisonment.
Sheriff NJ NJ. Whitehurst, of Pi-
nellas county, came to Ocala yester-
day. He brought with him the nee
essary papers, and made arrange
ments to have Mcndenhall taken to
Raiford by Mr.. w. Med. Green, re-
cruiting agent of the penitentiary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
PRESIDENT WAS
MAIN SPEAKER
AT ARLINGTON
CELEBRATION WAS JOINED IN
BY DAUGHTERS OF THE UNION
AND ALSO OF THE CONFEDER-
ACY
tBy Associated Press "a

Washington, May 80 Washing
ton today honorcd the nations
dead soldier and sailor heroes. Pres
ident Wilson, government clerks.
veterans, white clad flower girls.
Daughters of the Union and Confed-
cracy all Joined IN observing Memoir
ial day. The president was the prin-
cipal speaker at the G. A. R. ccIe-
bration at Arlington cemetery.
Women scattered flowers on the Po-
tomac in honor of dead naval he
roes.
President Wilson, speaking at Ar
lington cemetery today. called on all
United States citizens to unite in up
holding the country. lie declared
America will not submit to aggrcs-
sion from within or without.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
FUNERAL OF
JAS. ]. HILL TO
BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY
(By Associated Press

ST. Paul, May 3O.-The funeral
of James J. Hill will be simple, The
home will be open to employees of
the Great Northern railroad this af-
ternoon and the funeral will be from
the home at 2 o'clock "Wednesday af-
ternoon. The funeral will be public.
Many messages from prominent men,
civic and state organizations have
been received. Every flag in the
city is at half mast.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
EVIDENCE THAT
INNES KILLS
NELMS SISTERS
Cannot BE
INTRODUCED

Atlanta, May 30 Judge Benja-
min Hill, of the Superior court, to-
day ruled evidence tending to prove
that Victor e. lnnes and wife killed
Mrs. Elois Nelms Dennie and Beat
rice Nelms could not be introduced
by tho prosecution at tho trial of
Innes on the charges of larceny after
trust.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
PREPREDNESS TALKED
IN THE EAST

New York, May SO O.-The A.
R. Parade held today contained
lamentably slim line Of veterans.
Members of younger patriotic organ
izations made up the principal line
of march In all the speeches to be
delivered in various parts of the city
tonight, preparedness will be the
chief theme of discussion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
TO PROTEST AGAINST
HINDRANCES TO MARRIAGES
(By Associated Press. }

Vienna, May 30.-To protest
against the legal prohibitions and
hindrances to marriage in Austria,
the Austrian Women Union Is or
ganlzing a series Of demonstrations.
In a manifesto issued to the public
the Union declares that it is surpris-
ing that at a moment when there is
a general desire for an increase of
population the State itself prevents
whole categories of persons, especial
" women, from marriages.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
ROAD BEING PUT
IN SHAPE DESPITE
RUNORS THAT US.
TROOPS ARE TO
BE WITHDRAWN
CBy Associated Press. }

Columbus, Texas, May 30.-De-
spite the reports that the American
expeditionary column will be with
drawn from Mexico, General PERISH
ing has given orders to military au-
thorities here to begin restoring the
old graded road from Palomas, Mex
leo, to a point near Colonial Dub
Ian.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
RUMANIANS HOLD GREAT FETE

New York, May GA new kind
of citizen, the Rumanian-A American,
called attention to himself today by
instituting a brand new sort of cele-
bration. Rumanians began to emf
CRATE to America only about ten or
twelve years ago. but their local
colony has expended SO largely that
Memorial Day was celebrated with a
"get together" function, the first ev-
or celebrated by Rumanians in the
United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
5000 NEWSPAPERS IN GERMANY
GO TO THE WALL
(By Associated Press.

Berlin, May so Three thousand
newspapers and publications IN Ger
many have had to so out of business,
generally on account of financial diff
ficulties, since the war began, ac-
cording to the newspaper lists for
the imperial postal district The list
for this year shows a falling. off of
1855 publications from the list of
1915, or an average of more than
three a day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
1000 MAPS FOR MILITARY
USE TO BE PRINTED
CBy Associated Press. }

Toxic, May 30. According to the
Yorodzu. a Toxic printing company
is engaged in printing 1000 elabor-
ate maps for military use to the or
der OF the Chinese revolutionaries.
It is said that a large number OF
these amps have already been sent
to Shanghai, Peking and TieR-tsin.
The Toxic paper also learns that
large printing company is engaged
in printing notes for hundreds OF
thousands Of yen to the order of
certain province in China.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
BANK OF JAPAN
REDUCES INTEREST
(By Associated Press.

Toxic, May 30. The bank of ia
pan has announced reduction of its
interest and discount rate by two
rim, equivalent to onc-fifth of an
American cent. The decision is be-
lieved to be due to the banks desire
to extend greater faciltic9 to the
promotion OF industrial enterprise,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
REMEMBER UNCLE
SANS HEROES

Washington, May 30.-Memorial
exercises were held at the National
Cemetery today and wreaths were
placed on tn graves of the heroes
who died in the service OF their
country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
|ARIANS ARE
STILL ACTIVE
IN MACEDONIA
s.EEsT POINT OF THE FRENCH
ErS BETWEEN CUMIERES AND
lEADMAN'S HILL
CBy Associated Press.)

Sndon. May 30.-The Germans
throwing large masses of fresh
os AGAINST the French lines
Invest of Verdun. Twice within
last twenty-four hours the
HI have been compelled to give
1d. The weakest point of the
eh appears to be in the neigh
bod of Cumieres between the
ge and Deadman's Hill. The
kans dented this line for dis
Of more than three hundred
i in the third of a series of yio-
assaults yesterday. Last night
returned to the attack with a
4 division.
SLris admits the French were
u 10 retire slightly along he
tlgcourt-Cumieres road. The
ban attacks apparently were
E ply violent along other sectors
of the Meuse. According to the
Heh war office the Germans were
lie to gain elsewhere.
rtillery fire in the Fort Douau-
region east of the river is re-
Sad. Balkan advices show the
nuation of Bulgarian activity
: the Macedonian front. Bull
#lns are reported massing addi-
forces near the Greek border
evrokop and Kanthia. Along the
ar river the entente advance
are being bombarded. A Rome
stch through Paris declares the
pal diplomats heard of the Bull
p advance through Greek terri
due to a secret agreement be-
Greece and Bulgaria
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
EEVELT REVIEWS
BIG PARADE

aSas City, Mo-, May S0.-Col.
Felt was guest of honor at the
0nal Preparedness Parade,
took place in this city today.
we're $4,000 marchers in line.
AemOrial Day speech strikes a
'ote in Americanism and gives
4Qorters a further idea of what
u do in case he is nominated
presidency and elected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
WOULD-BE MURDERER
THREW KNIFE At
ROOSEVELT IN
PARADE TODAY
At KANSAS CITY
lBy Associated Press. J

Kansas City, May so An open
pocketknife was thrown at Colonel
Roosevelt today in the Memorial day
parade. The knife struck the rear
tire of the automobile. Roosevelt
was not told The police made no
report.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
VIRGINIA MILITIA PREPARE

Roanoke. Va, May 80 Prepar-
edness is the word most frequently
repeated in this section just now be-
cause of the fact that the military
authorities of the State seleced this
place for the annual officers training
camp which opened here yesterday.
Capt. A. NJ. Shipp, U. s. army in
pector-instructor. has charge Of the
camp.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
WELSH TO MEET WOLGAsT

Denver, May 30 Freddie Welsh
and Ad Wolgast are matched to fight
here tonight. Jack Hammer, promoter
Of the Colorado A. c., secured the
match. II Is said that Welsh will re-
ceive 9,0OO for his end Of the game.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
new Dimes, QUARTERS
AND HALF DOLLARS
WILL BE MINTED
ON JULY lST
(By Associated Press. }

Washingt May 30.-Dimes,
quarters and half quarters of a new
design will be minted July /. Nc
Adoo announced that this is the tirst
change in these coins since 1891.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
CATE SITUATION
KEEPS WILSON AT CAPITAL

emont, Ohio. May 80. .-Presi-
Wilson was unable to attend
Memorial Day celebration here
at which the Hayes Memorial
|ng was dedicated. He informed
EOr Pomerene that he is unable
kre WASHINGTON because he is
f to tell what may happen
day to day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
PROFESSIONAL RABBIT
CATCHER NOT EXEMPT FROM
MILITARY DUTY
fRy Associated Press. }

London, May 3O.-A man who de-
scribed himself as professional
rabbit-catcher and with some expert
ence at rafting, claimed exemption
from military duty on the ground
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30

that his services were invaluable to
his country. He said he had killed
10, 900 rabbits since August. His
plea was denied on the ground that
he would make an excellent rat
catcher for the trenches.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
RVER HAS A BIG PARADE

yer, May 30.-A large Pre-
as parade was held in this
~ay under the auspices Of the
"a Security League Thou
" marchers were in line. and
'aonstration was most enthusi-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30
mote HAS
been SENT TO
WASHINGTON
BY CARRANzA
lBy Associated Press. J

fBy Associated Press.)
l1ico City, May 80. Foreign
Per Aguilar stated today that
be had been sent to WASHINGTON
arranza as reported. He inti-
the communication had been
consideration but offered no
eation why it had been with
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30

Meat cutters at Peoria, ILL.,, have
won a Sunday closing agreement, for
which they have been working for a
long time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-30

(By Associated Press
fis, May 30.-The Havas
as correspondent reports the
IS are fortifying in the Demir
L section with great haste.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-03
WONDERFUL OIL AREA

Surprise Boxes Still Being Opened at
Headton After Three Years Drilling.
1t has been three years since the
initial well was drilled at Healdton,
but the oil area has not been de
fined yet, and surprise boxes are being
opened every few weeks. First came
the heavy gas production in the cen
ter of Is, in the southeast portion of
the field, then the Simpson sand, be-
meath the big gas sands, then oil was
found three-qddrters of a mile ahead
Of production in 2&-f-3, then in section
14-i-3, next nice well has been
brought in in section 1913, and the
last surprise is heavy gas sand
beneath the oil sands in section IL
40 The strength of Healdton is still
unknown. 1t is not at all improbable
that township 4s2w will yet be in the
field. There are prospects that sec
tions 1S and - in that township will
be in the producing area before the
first of the year
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-03
The Rain at HeaIdton.

The rain that fell in the oil fields
last week filed the water ponds on
the west side half full but over on
the east side not so much water was
impounded McMan Oil company re
ports that its tank in section Il
caught scarcely any water at ell.
Water for drilling purposes and for
pumping purposes was badly needed.
The Magnolia company stated 'ec"nt-
~ that it did not have water to last
more than a week, and if its pumps
were kept going the company would
have to resort to the use of water
wells.
As result of the rain and the
partial filling of the ponds on the west
side, the McMan company will re-
sumo drilling on Nos. 81, 50 and %
on the Clifton Richards property in
section 31-3-3. These wells have 1eea
spudded but were shut in for lack
of water
The lightning caused no losses in
the field.