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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
caEpiT MEN SAY AMERICANS
MUST coNcETRATE

New York, May 4.-The twentieth
annual spring meeting and dinner Of
t1o lew York Credit Mems Associa-
tion at the Hotel Astor this evenin, is
cf more than ordinary interest, be-
cause some of the most influential
busIness men of the country will send
out nationwide message regarding
the position in which America will be
placed after the close of the present
European war.
4 is argued by some Of the leading
spirits Of the association that IL there
ever was a time for conferences and
the cultivation of spirit of unity
among American business men and all
classes Of American, that time is now.
While the United States has not been
drawn into the war SO far, it is point
cd out that she cannot escape the
CONSEQUENCES of it. Business through
out the country is under the infiu-
encs Of a great industrial stimulus,
but the demands that it is meeting
win have to be maintained after the
war is over and business has fallen
on Tor while. Therein lies the dan
ger.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

Of TWO RAILWAY
PRESIDENTS WAS
INTRODUCED TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, May 4-Correspond-
ence purporting to have passed be-
tween Milton Smith, president of
the louisville and Nashville Ry., and
the late Samuel Spencer, president of
the Southern Ry., relating to an al
legged agreement to divide the South
between the two railroads introduced
by counsel for the Interstate Com
merce Commission in the investiga-
tion of the former road. The writ
ers likened themselves to Cortez and
Pizzaro, conquerers of the new world
who met to divide it, one agreeing
to take South, the other North
America and neither touched the
isthmus, being unable to agree about
Patagonia. The letters referred to
above were written in 1896 and were
the result of the meeting at Kenes-
saw, Ga, two years before. Presi-
dent Smith refused to identify letters
concerning political contributions,
on the advice of counsel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
D. s To Be ALLOWED Use
OF MEXICAN RAILROADS:
Will remain IN MEXICO
Until SITUATION IN HAND
PROBLEMS OF WAR AS
THEY EFFECT WOMEN
(By Associated Press. }

Munich, Germany, May 4.-The
various problems of war, particular
ly as they affect women, has revived
to an unprecedented degree in Ba-
varia discussion as to the advisable
ity and feasibility of the plan, first
broached in the nineties, to compel
women to undergo a sort of military
service just as men do. Their service,
however, would consist mainly of
economic, household and nursing du-
ties.
There is unquestionably a large
number Of people who have become
convinced that such a plan is high
ly desirable, for they feel that this
war has brought out the fact clear
ly that much good effort has gone to
waste through a lack of knowledge
on the part of women who have will
lingly tried to do something for their
country, and who could have been
able to render great services if they
only had known how.
The proponents of universal train
ing and service for women, along one
line or another, comprise many of
the most notable social workers in
Bavaria.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
U. D. C. CONVENTION
OPENS WITH RECEPTION
TO STATE DELEGATES

st. Petersburg, May 4 Crowned
and encircled by those colors typical
of the attributes of patriotism and
purity that spurred loved ones to
charge the cannon's fiery mouth and
the glittering bayonets for the prin-
ciples and honor they held to be
right and inviolable, the twenty-first
annual convention OF the Florida d.
vision of the United Daughters of
the Confederaey was opened here on
Tuesday night in the Christian
church, which was a symphony of
red and white executed in flowers,
flags and bunting.
Opening the program Of the even
ing, the Rev. ]. E. Gorsuch, pastor
Of the Christian church, pronounced
an Invocation that was exceptionally
appropriate to the occasion. Contin-
uing the program, the audience sang
rousingly America.
Much Of the evening was given to
addresses OF welcome by representa-
tives Of the city: Mayor ]. G. Brad
shaw appearing for st. Petersburg,
President Paul R. Boardman for the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING
REVOLUTION IN PROGRESS
(By Associat I'd Press. }

Peking. May Negotiations are
being actively carried on for a COM
promise between the revolutionists
and the Peking government with the
result that alarm over general up
rising has been somewhat quieted.
Communication is very slow between
the southern provinces and Peking.
However, Yuan Shi-kai's close friends
have managed to get in touch with
the military governors in the rebel
ling provinces, and there are evil
dences that middle ground may be
reached in very short time.
1t is already reported that Kwang-
81 province, since it has learned that
the monarchy has been definitely
cancelled, has announced it's aban-
donment Of the independence move
ment. This action on the part Of
Kwangsi is denied by many OF the
leaders Of the revolution, who insist
it is based on falsified reports. New
ertheless, the opinion is general in
Peking that Kwangei is negotiating
for terms and feels it has accom-
plished its main purpose in forcing
Yuan Shi-kai to abandon the mon
archy.
General Chen vi, the military gov
ernor of Szechuen, addressed a mes
sage to Tai 40, the leader of the
Yunnan revolt, urging that the revo-
lutionists should cease hostilities
pending a discussion of compromise
between the north and south.
Tsai 40 replied that the chief OBJ
iect of the revolution was to check
the abandonment of the republic, but
that after Yuan Shi-kai had violated
his oath to maintain the Republic
and denounced the Republican form
of government as wholly unsuitable
to China, it would be impossible for
him to rule the country satisfactor-
lily and win the cooperation of a
public which distrusts him. Further
more, Tsai 40 asked what guaran-
tee there is that Yuan Shi-kai will
not make another attempt to restore
the monarchy after having quieteo
the revolution which has produced
so much sorrow and suffering.
In conclusion Tsai 40 pointed out
that the constitution makes presi-
Dental succession quite clear. II
Yuan Shi-kai were to resign as the
revolutionists demand, Ii Yuan-hung
would automatically become presi.
dent and remain in the presidential
chair pending the meeting in the
near future of a parliament which
would elect a prominent president
from the following candidates, each
of whom would be acceptable to the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
ORLANDO MAKING PLANS TO
SECURE A TOURIST HOTEL

Orlando, May AT a mass meet
tnG held Monday night in the City
Ccuneil chamber, plans were laid for
the formation of hotel corporation
with cash capital of 100000 for
the purpose of erecting and equip
ping hotel of not less than $50
roons. The meeting was called to
ORDER by H. H.. Dickson, chairman
OF the hotel committee of the Orlan-
do Board of Trade, who stated that
Il tie people of Orlando were willing
% eontribute $4,000 a certain ho-
tel man would furnish $150,OOO for
new tourist hotel. A committee of
the Board Of Trade will wait on the
citdzens to ascertain If this amount
can be raised. ]. NJ Cheney immed-
lately pledged $1,000 and Jas. L.
Giles s2,5O0.
Details Of the proposed hotel plans
are somewhat meager at present, but
it vas unanimously agreed by fifty
Or more men that they would lend
their efforts towards securing the
strueture. The matter of selecting
. Building site was left to a commit
tee 81 five, which will investigate
and report at an early date. Keen
eet interest was manifested in the
diseussion, and 1t is indicated that
such movement will have the hear
y aapport of prominent business men
of ne city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
MOTHERS DAY TO BE
OBSERVED ALL OVER
THE WORLD

Mothers Day being annually OBJ
served on the second Sunday in May
brings the observance Of the day for
this year on May Ia. AS usual,
plans will be made and carried out
for holding appropriate exercises and
the custom is to wear q white carna-
tion or some other white flower. 1t
is expected that this will be even
more in evidence this year than here
tofore.
Members of the First M. e. church,
South, at the suggestion of their
pastor last Sunday, will send auto
mobiles to the Home of the Aged and
they will bring those there to the
church to attend the special SER
mons to be held.
A special feature which is not
only new but in keeping with the
thought of the day is the sugges-
tion that all persons who find them
selves separated from their mothers
make an effort to send them a mes
sage of cheer, appreciation and love,
so that this message will reach the
mothers on or before that day -
jacksonville Times-Union
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
BRITISH FAILED
TO GIVE MCADOO
RECEPTION IN
~S.AMERICA EQUAL
TO ROOSEVELT
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, May 4.-The recep-
tion Of Colonel Roosevelt at Trinidad
during his recent West Indian trip
eclipsed that arranged for Secretary
McAdoo who came along little later
and as q consequence the British
ambassador personally visited Presi-
dent today and expressed regrets
that through a misunderstanding
among local officials the secretary of
the treasury had not been received
with the ceremony appropriate to his
position. Secretary McAdoo and par
ty reached Newport News today from
South America.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
TRUCKS GO TO ENGLAND

Pensacola, May 4.-One solid
train Of auto trucks was last night
switched down to a track on Com
mandenica wharf to await the arrival
of the Spanish steamship Adelina,
which is dow due, to fill out with
miscellaneous cargo for Liverpool.
Fifty car loads will be shipped on
the steamer, making the second con-
signment to go through here.
These trucks, the second ship
ment to have been handled through
the port Of Pensacola, are all cased,
and are aboard fiat cars. Some Of
these cars have been in the city for
some eight or ten days, but within
the past several days the number has
been largely increased, and it was
reported last night that from
twenty-five to thirty carloads await
the steamers arrival.
In addition to the large shipment
of auto trucks, the Adelina has
awaiting her arrival, a large con-
signment of cotton, steel billets and
food products, among the latter be-
ing about twelve hundred bags OF
starch and a considerable lot Of mo-
lasses in barrels. There is some
curiosity to know just what uses the
starch is put to by the British gov
ernment, for It is understood that
the entire ships cargo is to the OF.
der Of the government.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
Three LEADERS
OF REBELLION, AND
NOT four, WERE
PUT TO DEATH
(By Associated Press.)

london, May 1t has been def
nitely established that three and not
four leaders of the Irish rebellion
were executed. The men shot were
Patrick II. Pearce, provisional pres
ident; Thomas MacDonough and
Thomas ]. Clark. James Connolly,
first reported as executed, is in pris-
on wounded. The confusion arose
from the somewhat ambiguous an
nouncement made by Premier AS
quith.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
THIS AGREEMENT
SATISFACTORY
TO WASHINGTON
Will CONTINUE TO WORK WITH
CARRANZA IN CLEANING OUT
BANDITS AND WILL WITH
DRAW WHEN CARRANZA is
ABLE TO PROTECT BORDER
(By Associated Press. }

washington, May 4-The officials
ellasacterized as satisfactory
sc0ttss report laid before Wilson by
Secretary Baker 1t is understood to
provide for the use of Mexican rail-
roads and the cooperation of Car
raAza troops in cleaning out the ban
dits. and that American troops will
not so farther south and will be
Withdrawn when Carranza con-
vinees the United States he can pro-
tect the border. There may be some
slight changes made here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
TRYING TO ARBITRATE
STRIKE OF Marine
ENGINEERS
(By Associated Press. }

New York, May 4.-The govern
ment agents are trying to arbitrate
the strike of Marine Engineers which
has crippled the freight traffic in
New York harbor, preventing nearly
fifty vessels from landing cargoes
and which has clogged the piers with
freight which came yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
MORGANTHAU'S CANCEL
SAILING, MAY LAND IN
CABINET, If

Now York, May 4.-Henry Morgan
thau did not sail for Europe today as
it was stated he would, whether he re-
signed the post as Ambassador to
Turkey or not. He is busy with pri-
vate interests, but politicians continue
to state that Mr. Morganthau has re-
signed his diplomatic appointment for
the sole purpose of helping Presiden
Wilson to be reelected, in which event
he will receive higher position, pos
sibly q place in the Cabinet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
VIM. LORIMER
ACQUITTED OF
EMbEULEMFNT
Of BANK FUNDS
LONG DRAWN.0UT CASE SET.
tiled; L0RIMER PROMISES TO
PAY BACK DEP0SIT0RS
(By Associated Press. J

Chicago, May 4.-William Lori
mer, former U. s. Senator, was last
night acquitted of embezzlement and
conspiracy to defraud in connection
with the failure of the LaSalle Street
Trust and Savings Bank. He said he
would start today to accumulate
money to reimburse the depositors
who lost by the failure. The jury
which heard the case for seventy
nine days, returned verdict in six
hours.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

NOTE Will
REACH j. s.
LATE TODAY
NO INTIMATI0N YET OF ITS CON-
TENTS; FRENCH CONTINUE TO
ADVANCE IN DEADMAN'S HILL
DISTRICT
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, May "A brief mes
sage to the State department was re-
ceived from Gerard at Berlin today.
This is the first message from him
since last Friday. 1t is said it con-
tained no information of the con-
tents of Germany's reply. The un-
official information is that the Ger
man note will be given Gerard some
time today.
Lansing announced that Gerard
cables he expects to receive today a
reply to the latest American subma-
rine note.
Secretary Stone of the Senate for
eign relations committee discussed
the German and Mexican situations
with Lansing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
(By Associated Press. J

Paris, May 4.-The French con-
tinued to advance in the Deadmanis
Hill district near Verdun last night,
the war office says. As consequence
Of French artillery preparations two
Germans surrendered, stating they
were the only survivors in their
trench. Elsewhere west of tho Meuse
the artillery Is active. There Is gre
made fighting in Avocourt Wood. In
the Vaux region east of the Melse
there was an artillery encounter.
The French artillery destroyed the
munitions depot at Grande Dune,
Belgium.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

nation: General Ii Yuan-hung, the
vice president; General Tuan Chi-jui,
chief of staff; General Feng Kuo-
chang, military governor at Nan
king; and Hsu Shih-chang, the sec
retary of State.
ALI the revolutionary leaders do
not hold as radical views as Tsai 40.
Already a number of prominent rev.
olutionists have shown a disposition
to accept Yuan Shi-Kai as president
with a proper safeguarding Of the
rights of the public. There are evil
dences that fighting has been dis
continued within many sections of
the war zone, and a general armis-
tice is expected in the very near fu-
ture.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
NEW MARDH SONG IN
HONOR OF DUTCH SETTLERS

New York, May 4.-The 290th ami
versary of the landing of the first
Dutch settlers on American shores
was celebrated here today. Mayor
Mitchell and other prominent citizens
took part and Vitcor Herbert COM
posed a march song entitled "The
Orange, White and Blue" to accom-
pany verses written by John B. Pine
at the unfurling of the new city flag
last June.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
$4,000 GARMENT
WORKERS STRIKE;
2,3l7 SHOPS ARE
EFFECTED
(By Associated Press. J

New York, May 4-About sixty
five thousand women garment work
ers are striking with no prospect of
an immediate settlement. Union
leaders say 2,317 shops are effected.
This is the largest strike in the his
tory of the industry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
INFORMATION FOR TRUCKERS

Richmond, Va, writes: Every
thing scarce and high with us. Can
get you good price for anything you
have ready for market. Can handle
car lots or less. No. 1 new potatoes
bringing here today 81 to So per
bb.; No. 1 tomatoes 50 to So rs. No
good stock here. Fancy green beans
are bringing all the way from $3.50
to $3.50. Fancy cukes sold today
SO so to $4.00."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

Washington, May 4.-The govern
ment opened for settlement under the
homsteal laws today 3.797 acres of
land in the Chelan National forest and
settlers will be allowed to continue
their plans until May 81, after which
the property will be subject to dis.
position under any applicable public
land laws. A large area Of land in
Chelan County, Wash, along both
sides of the Entiat River. is excluded
from the Chelan National Forest un-
der the executive proclamation open.
ing the other territory to sediment
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
MICHIGAN CENTRAL MEETING.

Detroit. Mich, May 4.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Michigan Central Railroad was held
here today. for the purpose of electing
new directors and transacting other
important business. Plans for vast
ing improving the stock and service
throughout the entire system were
submitted and approved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

New Pullman cars, which have
been brought out in limited numbers,
eventually to be placed on all roads,
have several innovations that are
very much appreciated, not the least
of which is provision for greater
privacy to the occupants of berths.
The Erie, oswego and Champlain
canals will be opened for navigation
on May IS, and the Black River ca
nal on June /. During the season
277 miles OF new barge canal in New
York will be in operation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
JAS. SULLIVAN, OF
NEW YORK, FORMER
AMERICAN MINISTER
UNDER Arrest
IN Dublin
(By Associated Press. J

London, May 4.-James M. Sui
livan, New York, former American
Minister to Sanon Domingo, has been
arrested in Dublin charged with COM
plicity in the Irish rebellion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
A. A. U. WRESTLING TOURNEY.

Newark, May 4-The A. A. u.
wrestling championships planned in
connection with the 25Oth annnivers-
ary celebration of the city of Newark,
have attracted to this city the best
men in the country. The tourney
starts tonight and will be continued in
Saturday next.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
Ready to Accept Agreement
(By Associated Press.

washington, May 4 4.-The Ameri-
can government is ready to accept
the main points of the agreement
between Obregon and Scott Drew,
ana anne will be decided at a con-
ference between Baker and Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

ne Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
panv Is 20 years old, although
small part Of the railroad as it now
exists had its start eighty-six years
ago. The name Of the company has
been changed two or three times as
ueW territory was entered and the
agussm enlarged.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
More Russian Troops Arrive
(By Associated Press

Marseilles. May 4.-Another con-
tingent of Russian troops arrived
here this morning and proceeded to
the Mirabeau camp.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
ATLANTIC HOUSE BURNS;
LIVES IN DANGER

Saturday morning about o'clock
the Atlantic Hotel at Coronado
Beach caught fire from some un-
known cause and burned to the
ground with a complete loss of
everything 1t contained. Some of the
inmates barely escaped In their
nightclothes.. Louise whittenberg,
a waitress, hurried from the building
without waiting to dress, but later
went back to the fourth floor to get
some Of her belongings. When her
absence became alarming the man.
ager, MIR. b. II. Bringman, went
after her. They were trapped by
the fire and had to jump to the
porch roof below, both of them sus-
tanning injuries from the jump be-
sides burns.
1t Is supposed that the fire caught
from a kerosene lamp left burning
all night in the bathroom Rumor
has 1t that there was insurance
amounting to $4,000. The building
was totally destroyed 1t was owned
by Col. T. b. Demaree, of Ken
lucky.
Atlantic Hotel has been run during
the summer for a number of years
by Mrs w. W. Alcott, of DeLand,
and is much frequented during the
season by Dedand people, especially
for weely-nnd no rfiao
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04
108 Die in Hospital
(By Associated Press. J

London, May At is officially
announced in Daily Mail Dublin
dispatch that 10S have died in hos
pitals as a result of the recent revo-
lution-66 were soldiers and %
were rebels.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-04

Board of Trade, Adjutant A. G.
Wright for Camp Zollicoffer Of the
United Confederate Veterans, and
President Mrs. John c. Blocker for
the hostess, Dixie Chapter 1908 OF
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy. Each of these extended a
hearty and cordial welcome to the
convention.
Interluding each of these welcomes
were such numbers as an organ solo
by Charles M. Gray, a number Of
great merit; reading by Mrs. Bet
ty Foley, Nanny Tapp," to which
she had to encore to quell the ap-
plause; a duet by Mrs. o. G..
Hiestand and 8. E. MacGregor that
won great applause; an exquisite
violin solo by Miss Constance Water
man.
Between the addresses of welcome
and the responses by the State off,
GERS, the audience sang Florida, MY
Florida ="
Sister Esther Carlotta, as presi-
dent of the Florida Division, respond
ed in behalf OF the convention. A
BETTING close to her respone was the
presentation, by Mrs. j. G. Ham
lett in behalf Of Dixie Chapter, OF q
magnificent bouquet Of Easter lilies
and carnations to the State president.
This beautiful feature Of the pro-
gram concluded, the audience sang
the division song, "Suwanee River"
Following the response to the vel
comes, greetings were delivered to-
the convention by Gen. A. G. Baker
Of Chipley. in behalf of the United
Confederate Veterans. Owing to the
inability of the commander OF the
Sons Of Confederate Veterans to be
present, this branch Of the Confed-
crate organization did not present
its greetings.
Mrs. Walter B. Yater, accom-
panied on the piano by Miss ophelia
Gray, then rendered two vocal solos
that won the entire audience for her
Following this the State president
presented the various attaches Of the
convention to the audience, and made
Tho anpn,,poaroaokn
With Dixie" by the audience, the
program for the evening was con-
cluded. Upon the first score OF the
great southern song, the audience
broke into tumultous applause which
stopped only as the pianist finished
tho prelude.
Decorations Of the convention hall
are especially worthy Of mention and
praise. Everywhere the red. whit
and blue are in evidence in both
Confederate and the United
flags and buntings. The
white OF the United Dar IL
the Confederacy is execut
ly in flowers. mostly E. Ill
carnations, and bunt
features Of the de-
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