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The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
sHELLED BY SUBMARINE.
Twenty-Five Members Of Crew OF the
British Steamer Lost.

London-The British steamer Vir-
ginia, which was sunk by German
submarine several days ago, was first
shelled by the submarine in half hour
chase, according to ReHter's Malta cor
respondent. The Virginia was finally
compelled to halt when her funnel had
been blown away, making the engine
room and stoke hole untenable.
The submarine Immediately torpe-
doed the vessel, and continued shelllng
her while the men were getting into
the boats. twenty-five of the crew
got off safely, but 25 others went down
with the ship while endeavoring to
release a second boat from the falls.
The captain of the Virginia was saved
after being in the water for nearly an
hour.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
HEADS PROHIBITION TICKET
J. Frank HanIy, Former Governor OF
Indiana, Nominated-Tennessean
For Vice-President.

st. Paul, Mimi. Frank Hanly, for
mer governor of Indiana, was nomi-
mated for president, and DR.. Ira u.
Landrith of Nashville for vice-presi-
dent July 81 by the Prohibition ma
tional convention. DIR. Landrlth
nomination was made unanimous az
ter the vice-presidential candidates
had withdrawn.
Mr.. Hanly's nomination came on the
first ballot and followed number OF
hurried conferences between advo-
Gates Of the candidacy Of William
Sulzer, former governor OF New YORK.
and several brief demonstrations In
the latter's behalf.
Mr.. Hanly received 44O votes as
against 1S1 for Mr.. Sulzer. Finley Z.
Hendrickson of Cumberland, Nd, re-
ceived 81 votes; James Gilbert Mason
of New Jersey, 10; w. P. F. Ferguson
of Pennsylvania, 4; Sumner w.
Haynes, Indiana, 2, and Henry Ford,
Detroit, /.
A motion to make Mr.. Hanly's nom
ination unanimous was defeated When
objections were offered by Eugene w.
Chafin of Arizona and a score of ota-
er delegates.
After the nomination of DR.. Lam
drith the assembly arose, sang the
Doxology, and ended six hour sesr
sion, marking the close of the three
day convention.
The party platform, with but one
change in the draft presented by the
resolutions committee-the insertion
of a plank declaring in favor OF the
initiative, the referendum and the re
call-was adopted early in the ses'
sion.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
BIG CUT IN APPROPRIATIONS
Senate Votes Out More Than $50,
Ooo, ,ooO-Beiieved That the
Crisis Is Over.

Washington.-Mill Of dollars N
appropriations provided for in the
army bill in anticipation of a Mexican
campaign were voted out of the meas
ure in the senate, on recommendations
of the military committee, together
with Chairman Chamberlain's de:ia-
ration that there now seemed littlS
likelihood of a conflict and that the
possibility of the national guard cross
ing the border seemed remote.
More than $36,O00,000 provided for
foreign service pay, maintenance,
transportation and other expenses for
an army afield were Topped Off the
$500, 900 900 bill, and it was said that
more reductions might be made.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
BETS ON DEUTSCHLAND.
Lehman Will Take Wagers Submarine
Crosses Safely.

Berlin.-Alfred Lohman, the presi-
dent of the company owning the sub
marine Deutschland, was shown dis
patch citing the London Chronicle as
saying that English sporting people in
New York are willing to wager so to 1,
up to $25,O00, that the submarine
Deutschland would never reach Bre-
men on her return trip.
Mr.. Lohman is reported as saying
that he will accept forthwith and or
the spot any offer.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
CROSS. THE CARPATHIANs
Cars Men Said To Be Nearing Hun
gary-Germans Rstake Part OF
DeIviIIe Wood.

London.-The Russians, under Gen.
Letchitzky, have crossed the Carpathl-
ans and are one days march into Hun
gary, according to a dispatch received
The London war office officially ad-
mitted that the Germans had retaken
a part of Delville wood, and secured a
footing in the north outskirts of Lon
gueyal.
Rome reported new advance for
Italians in the Upper Posnia Valley,
where Austrian positions on Corno del
Coston were taken.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
SLAIN BY AMERICANS.
Slayer Of American Couple Killed BY
Civilian Posse.

SLAYER Of American Couple Killed BY
Civilian Posse.
Douglas, Ariz.-Jose Valenzuela, a
Mexican, declared by his wife to be the
slayer of Mr.. and Mrs. William Parker
at the Double Adobe ranch. So miles
southeast of Hachita, N. NJ, early N
June, was killed by the American civil
ian posse which trailed him into Mex
leo. j,
The same report added that Valen.
xuela's wife confessed that her hus-
band had been a soldier with Vita
and had been instructed by his chief
not to rejoin his band until he had
killed Parker, his wife and any other
Americans he could.
All women have been sent out OF the
Animas Valley.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
WATCHING THE SUBMARINE
Ii Is Believed British Ships Are Keep
ing Close Surveillance On the
Deutschland.

Baltimore.-A British cargo steamer
which anchored off the berth OF the
merchant submarine Deutschland gave
officials of the Eastern Forwarding
Company considerable worry. Inc
British vessel is in position to OBJ
serve any movement of the subma-
rine.
Capt. Zach Cullison of the Timmins
reported for duty aboard the tug. He
had spent several days around the Vir-
ginia capes, presumably getting line
on the movements Of foreign warsh1ps.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
PRINT PAPER INQUIRY.
Federal Trade Commission Will Have
Hearing August l.

Washington.-Newspaper publishers
throughout the country have been IN
vited by the federal trade commission
10 be represented at hearing here
August / on whether there has been
an undue increase in the price of news
print paper. The commission will con-
duct an exhaustive. investigation OF
which the public hearing will be the
first step.
The investigation was ordered by a
resolution of the senate.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
Said To Be carranza Emisary.

Hayana.-Antonio Manero, high
official in the Mexican finance depart
ment. who has arrived in Havana, is
declared to be acting as the emissary
of Gen. Carranza in plan to effect an
agreement between foreign capitalists
on investing their money in any Latin
American country to renounce the pro-
lection of their home government.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
Deutschland Carries Gold.

New York-The financial commun.
ity heard a report here that $4,0OO,OO0
in gold was in the cargo of the Ger
man submarine Deutschland. Marine
insurance, it was said, had been under
written by a New York broker at 5
per cent.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Pontotoc.-Oscar Fowler, As years
old, living near Palestine Church, ac.
taken from a dipping vat and died in
short time. He saw one of his
neighbors with a bottle of whisky at
his home, and hunting for it, found
the bottle Of Tipping vat solution.
Thinking 1t was whisky, he drank
some Of it, and died.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
Farm Laborers Excepted.

Paris.-The government has called
to the colors part of the class OF
188S-that is, men from At to 4S years
of age, except those in munition fac
tories, and for the present, farmers
and farm laborers who are now busy
with the harvest.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
SUMNER CAPITAL WALL BE LO.
GATED AT THE GULF COAST
CITY,
OIL MEN NOT YET READY
Laurel Is Called Off-Interesting
Gossip From the Capital
City.


Gov. Bilbo was busy arranging bis
affairs preparatory to leaving for Bi-
ioxi, where he will remain during the
summer weeks, and from whence >he
will transact the business Of his office.
1t has been known for some time that
Biloxi was to be the summer capital,
the citizens Of that community hav-
ing brought steady pressure to bear
on the governor to establish himself
there, and he determined to do so
In way this arrangement will be
timely, as 1t has been the intent of
Gov. Bilbo to spend great deal of
his time on the coast, during the pc
riod of preparation for the launching
Of the states centennial exposition,
and with rapid transit between Biloxi
and the environs Of Gulfport, where
the scene of the exposition will be laid,
the location chosen by the executive
will be convenient and practical.
The Governor, accompanied by Mrs.
Bilbo and Theodore, Jr., left in their
car for the gulf coast, where the gov
ernor and family will spend the sum-
mer weeks.
Gov. Bilbo did not undertake to re-
move the executive office equipment
to Biloxi, as that will remain in Jack
son, as will Private Secretary Will
Buck, who will see that the routine
headgear is kept on straight.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
GERMAN FIRST LINE TAKEN.

French Capture 1900 Prisoners IN Me
Operations at Somme.
Paris.-The French forces have cap
tured the entire first German posi-
tions extending from Estrees to the
height of Vermandovillers, according
to the official statement issued by the
war office. They also have taken on
both sides Of the river about $500
prisoners in the engagement of July
GOTH
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Hattiesburg.- R. Wright,
vice president of the wood fiber plant
at Bogallsa, La, and one of the chief
factors in building a $750,000 plan:
here, was here and had the proposed
site of the plant surveyed. The AZ
acres donated by the city at a cost of
$4,000 came up to requirements, and
Mr.. Wright retuned home.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
MISSISSIPPI
NEWS ITEMS
o-O-CO-OO-OO-O-OO-O-c

Jacksonville people of Jackson
are taking lively interest in the cont
gressional and judicial campaigns
which are now in progress, and in
which they will participate as voters
on Aug. Is.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
MILLIONAIRE SUICIDES.
Shipping Merchant Found on Bench In
Frisco Park.

Frisco Park.
San Francisco.-Louis Rosenfeld, a
millionaire shipping and commission
merchant of San Francisco, was found
dead with bullet wound in the head
on a bench in Golden Gate Park. A
revolver lay beside the body.
Rosenfeld was released from hos
pital two weeks ago, his secretary
said. after he had undergone treatment
for a nervous breakdown. He was o4
years old, a member of the firm OF
John Rosenfeld Sons, and lived at the
Olympic Club.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
oil Men Not Ready.

Acknowledgement Collins and Assist
ant Attorney-General Easterling, who
went down to Laurel to be present at
the expected taking of testimony by
attorneys for the defendants in the
pending antitrust litigation, involving
sundry oil mill concerns, were back
at headquarters earlier than expected.
Replying to questions as to the why
fore of their early return, Gen. Collins
stated that defendant counsel found
that the Information which they ex-
pected to develop at Laurel relative
to seed-buying transactions and doc'l-
ments was not available, and this be-
ing the case there was nothing to do
except to return home.
Attorneys for the oil mill concerns,
1t is understood, have other testimony
which they will seek to introduce into
the record, but so far have not indi-
Gated to the states counsel the ma
ture of this or when and where it
will be taken.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Jackson.-After a conference, In
which a number of well known lead
ers participated, it was announced
that the differences which had exist
ed between the officials and opera
tiyes Of the Gulf & Ship Island foI
several months past, and out of which
very positive and effective strike
was precipitated, about the middle OF
June, had been satisfactorily adjusted
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
BIakesIee's Successor.

Blakeslce's Successor.
p. P. Garner, district agent for
South Mississippi of farm demonstra-
ton work, with headquarters in Jack
son, will succeed H e. Blakeslee as
commissioner of agriculture.
In an interview Mr.. Garner said that
ne had accepted the appointment,
which will become effective on Sept.
IA, when Commissioner Blakeslee's
resignation takes effect. Mr.. Blakeslee
resigned to become director general OF
the Mississippi Centennial Exposition
10 be held at GulfpOrt.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27
Quarantine Is Raised.


It was officially announced that, be-
ginning July 81, the quarantine which
has been i'll effect at the Mississippi
mobilization camp for several days
owing to the diphtheria scare in the
city of Jackson, be raised. This means
that the men in their country's uni
form will be free to go to and fro, II
so inclined, and visit in the city, while
visitors to the camp will be allowed to
pass within the lines.
The decision of the attorney gener-
ais department to file complete an
swer to the bill of injunction brought
to restrain the secretary of state and
other officers from proceeding with
their duty under the initiative and ref
erendum law, and at the same time
To file a motion to dissolve the in
junction, imposed no Light task on
Gen. Collins and his assistants.
The task of drawing the answer and
motion was undertaken by Assistant
Attorney General Easterling, and has
consumed much time as well as close
study of the books, interrupted as 1t
has been by other departmental rou-
tine details.
AS stated by Attorney General Col
Inns the documents are necessarily vo-
luminous, owing to his desire to get
every point and phase for which the
state contends fully and fairly before
the
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Grenada. w. Willis, district farm
agent for North Mississippi, and Coun-
ty Agent J. E. Ruff of Tupelo, Miss,
returned from various points in South
Mississippi, where they have been to
negotiate for a few cars of native
sheep. Ewes only were purchased,
and 1t is planned to place these sheep
on the farms of North Mississippi,
where they will be bred to registered
bucks of a mutton type.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Vardaman.-The district conference
for the Aberdeen district, North Mis-
sissippi conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, which was
held in the Methodist Church at this
place, closed an interesting meeting.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Columbus. D. Kennedy wifi en-
gage In the manufacture Of gun cot
ton, which, 1t is understood, is to be
sold both In this country and In Eu-
rope. In the manufacture Of this gun
cotton a high grade of linters IS used
and these linters can be obtained in
large quantities here.
The Brandon news., 1916-07-27

Charleston.-Large crowds were in
Charleston in attendance upon the pre-.
liminary trial Of A. ]. (Jack) Little.
who, 1t Is charged, shot and killed his
nephew, Perry Burkhalter, in the Bank
of Enid at that place on July 3. The
committing trial was held before JUS
tees P. T. Rainey and w. S. Kiihni.
The prisoner was remanded to jail
without bail to await the action of the
grand jury in December.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
State CONVENTION.
LADY MACCABEES
TO MEET next
IN LAKELAND

The delegates from the Local Re-
view of the Woman's Benefit Associa-
tion of the Maccabbees have returned
from the State rally which was held
at Jacksonville the 25th, 26th and
9th of this month, bringing with
them the news that Lakeland was
chosen the next convention city. The
delegates from Lakeland were Mrs.
Sam Tidwell and Mrs. R. M. Marler,
and Mrs. Frank Sanford.
The ladies were very pleasantly en-
tertained in the homes of the men,
hers of the Jacksonville ladies and
many courtesies were shown by the
city officials and prominent citizens
Iof the entertaining city. A bit of
inclement weather hindered some of
the plans for entertainment but a
pleasant meeting is reported by all i.
The reports from over the State show
a good increase in this order and
much interest in the affairs of the
social side of the order is manifest.
Prizes were given for the Guard
teams putting on the best drills and
degree work. The Tampa team Sc
cured first prize for the Memorial
drill work, the Duval Guard team Sc
cured prize for salute work and the
+, Jacksonville Review the prize for
most new members.
A public reception was held Fri
] day night at which time a pleasing
program was rendered which in
cluded addresses by the mayor, sec
rotary of the Chamber of Commerce
and other prominent men of Jack
sonville and some very pretty degree
work was given by the Tampa team.
BY unanimous vote of the members
Lakeland was decided upon as the
next convention city to be held ii
April of next year and as this order
is rapidly increasing large attend
ance may be expected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
In Society
Oyster Supper A
Great Success

Many people enjoyed the oyster
supper served by the Educational De
partment of the Woman's Club of
Lakeland at the club house Saturday
night for the benefit of the educa
t;onal work in the Domestic Science
Department of the public schools
Mrs w. B. Anderson as chairman Of
the department, was ably assisted by
many of the club women, while the
girls of the Domestic Science De-
partment and several of the teachers
of the public schools voluntarily aid
ed in various ways.
Apalachiola oysters were never
finer and the Famous White House
coffee of Dwinell, Wright & Co. al
ways proves it's own merit. These,
with the usual compartments, pro-
vided for such a supper, brought
forth many words of praise and 1T IS
an assured fact that when the Wom-
ans Club advertises another oyster
supper they may provide for a full
house and crowded tables.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
MONUMENT TO
LATE C. D. CLOUGH
UNVEILED YESTERDAY

The unwilling exercises of the mon
ument OF Mr.. c. d. Clough at the
Lakeland cemetery yesterday after
noon, conducted by Lakeland Camp
No. rs, Woodmen of the World
marked an epoch in the history of
Noodcraft, long to be remembered,
and the impressive services, so beau
tifully rendered by the Woodmen, as
sisted by the Woodmen Circle. sank
deep into the hearts of the large
audience present, and cannot fail to
make each one better for having wit
messed it.
Promptly at 2:30 a large number
OF members met at their hall. and in
a body marched to the cemetery, the
Circle going in cars provided for
them. Capt. H. C. Burke's degree
team, which is rapidly getting in fine
trim, taking the lead, and at
o'clock the exercises began by most
beautiful and touching address de-
livered by that Grand Master Wood
man, Colonel C. H. Dame. From
literary standpoint, it was a gem,
and from Woodcraft view, it EN-
bodied all that could be said for the
order, and there were many tears
mingled with the grand applause
that greeted the speaker at his con.
clusion.
! Colonel Dame, having made his
home among us, is fast gathering
around him many sincere friends,
who esteem him more the longer they
KIN W him, and he is doing fine work
for the Woodmen all over the State
Miss Dame delivered in most
touching manner the beautiful poem
"Why Should the Spirit of Mortal
Be Proud?"
A quartet composed Of members of
the order gave several appropriate
selections.
The exercises from the Ritual were
carried out in most creditable man.
ner, and the Woodmen tender large
vote of thanks for the able assistance
of the Circle.
Many beautiful flowers were car
ried to the grave by loving friends
and relatives, and there remain as
mute evidence of esteem and frater-
nalism in memory of the departed
Sovereign c. D. Clough.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
LARGE CROWDS
ATTENDED OPENING OF
Ella. SEED & FLORAL CO.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Large crowds thronged the Floral
Seed and Plant establishment of
Messrs. Peterkin and Schroeder in
the Bassett building Saturday after
noon and evening to attend the for
NAL opening of this up-to-date store.
Every available space was made
beautiful with ferns, palms and 9TH
er potted plants and from tables and
counters masses of beautiful cut
flowers lent their beauty and frag-
rance to the scene Orchestral mu-
sic throughout the afternoon by
Marks orchestra was much enjoyed
by the visitors, as nothing goes to.
gether so we'll as music and flowers.
The many beautiful plants, roses,
carnations, chrysanthemums and
other exquisite cut flowers which
this firm had on display came in for
many expressions of admiration.
During the hours from 8 to all
who came were given a flower as a
souvenir, the ladies receiving chry-
santhemums and the men carnations.
The crowds were much impressed
with the up-to- dateness of Lake
lands floral establishment, which
compares most favorably with those
of the largest cities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30

An encouraging sign of the depar-
pre Of Old Man Hard Times is the
fVVal in building, more work of this
naracter being in progress now than
any time during the past two years.
prominent contractor informs the
|elegram that he is unable to get suf-
|aent carpenters, fathers, etc., to do
pe work he has under way, though up
thls time the supply of labor of this
Flafacter has been considerably in
fNeSs of the demand. Items of this
Flaiacter are the kind the Evening
elegram delights to publish.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
His Fifth Birthday

A happy boy is Robert Lufsey Jr.
today for this is his fifth birthday
and dispensing hospitality which
makes visit to the Lufsey home a
delight, Mrs. Lufsey is this after
noon entertaining about forty little
felix's in honor of this very important
occasion. After games dear to the
little folks have been played, the
guests will be hidden to the dining
room, where pink shaded lights lend
their glow to a scene long to be re-
membered. At each place has been
placed a pink basket filled with can
dy, a dainty souvenir of the occa-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30

The ladies Of the w. C. T. U. are
opening their Rummage sale today in
the store-room formerly occupied by
the Central Pharmacy, and by tomor-
row they will have everything in or
der. Those who haven't contributed
and who wish to do so are invited and
urged to send their donations to the
quarters secured, where they will be
put on sale The funds secured will
be used in paying the local subscrip-
ton to the State w. C. T, U. pledge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
sion, the centerpiece of the table be-

sion, the centerpiece of the table be-
ling a large white birthday cake on
which rest five pink candles. The
Gaintiest of refreshments will be
served. With the many other
frinds of this exceptionally bright
little man the Telegram extends all
good wishes for many, many more
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30

party Saturday night for the benefit
of the church About Is guests were
present. The rooms were decorated
in black and yellow with Jack-o-lan-
terms. The guests came enmasque
and many attractive costumes were
noted. Delicious refreshments were
served bv the ladies. At late hour
all babe each other good night after
spending several hours most pleasant
ly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30

Mr.. Thos. K. Cureton returned Sat,
urday night from a business trip OF
several days, during which he pur'
chased the principal interest in a
fiourishing bank at Waycross, Ga, be-
coming president of the institution.
This will not necessitate the immedi-
ate severance of his relation with the
First National Bank, though he ex-
poets to remove to Waycross and take
personal charge of his interests there
as soon as he can perfect his arrange,
ments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30

WI and Mrs. ]. p. McCorquodale
(uu daughters will leave tomorrow
II tampa, where they will make
WIT future home, Mr.. McCerquo-
'e having accepted good position
Nn the Clancy Grocery Co. OF tnat
f'' Ihis estimable family will be
'auy missed, especially in church
''ies' Mrs. McCorquodale and
'snlers taking an active part in
ANUS work Of the Baptist church.
"" many friends wish them well
/ their new home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-30
Philatheas to Give
Halloween Party

The Philatheas of the M. E. Church
Your presence would like
At s o'clock on Halloween Night
We will give you many fright
BY dim candlelight, the time for the
old witches flight.
Come disguised from head to feet
You'll have plenty to eat and fun
that can't be beat.
The entertainment referred to Will
be on the lawn at the home of Mrs
F. Price Bennett tomorrow evening
Admission 10 cents.