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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-05
NnTIcE nd TAxPAYERsl

The City Commissioners will sit
from day to day as the Board Of
Equalization OF Taxes. All persons
owning property IN Ward two and
three. and having complaints to
make before that board. are hereby
notified to appear before It during
the daxz 81 The Heck ending July s.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-05

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-05

EVEaY FRIDAY AZ TIE zzRnolEE
FUTURE
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27

HIGH OFFICIALS PROFIT
Foreign Diplomats Involved in Leak
~ on Peace Note News.

Washington. Dec. 27.-Representa-
tive Woods search for evidence re-
garding the rumored leak to Wall
street of advance information on
President Wilson's peace note led him
into diplomatic circles and into the
homes of relatives of officials high
in the administration, he said, today
Il struck a promising lead late last
night" said Wood today. II am in
formed that a relative of a high Off
cial. now in the brokerage business as
silent partner is alleged to have
profited immensely by advance infor-
nation on the presidents peace note.
l am not in a position to reveal the
name at present but may do so at any
time.
L also learned that representatives
of this government in an European
capital profited by this advance infor-
nation. This is not at all unlikely as
] was told members of our diplomatic
corps had the news two days before
the release in this country. This
would have given them ample time to
have cabled any instructions to their
brokers'
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
BANK TO WICHITA WILL HE ANSWER
Time Has Expired, but Uncle
Sam Will Wait.
Failure to Reply Means PERISH
ing Stays in Mexico.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The United
States government will await a day or
two for Carranza's answer on the
troop withdrawal protocol.
Tho yesterday was the last day of
grace in which he could sign, authori-
ties explained today that transmission
difficulties may have delayed his re-
ply. For that reason, they refused
even to consider formulation of any
new Mexican policy until they were
certain he had ignored it.
: In fact, the general feeling still was
that Carranza would come to terms
in an eleventh hour message. If he
does not, the American Mexican peace
commission will be automatically end
ed, altho a formal session of farewell
would probably be necessary. Then,
according to views expressed by army
men, General Pershing's forces will re-
main planted in Mexico and the $4,000
guardsmen retained at the border.
The prospect of failure of the con-
ference protocol was far from pleas
ling, for authorities held it will mean
ssoener or later some fresh trouble
such as caused the border mobilization
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
FEAR SHIP HAS SUNK
Krssners Find no Trace of Steamship
Maryland Reported in Distress.

Nantucket, Mass, Dec. 27.-The
steamer Maryland which reported by
wireless on Christmas night that she
was sinking, had not been found to-
day The coast guard cutters Acush-
net and Gresham. which had proceed
ed from Woods Hole Mass, and Boston
respectively, to the position approx
mately 200 miles southeast of this is
land where the Maryland sounded her
distress calls, sent word this morning
that they had found no trace of the
steamer.
Ship With 400 Hopeiessly Aground.
Toxic, Dec. 27.-The steamship
Sankaku Maru is aground off Chefoo
with crew and passengers totaling 400.
The position of the vessel today was
said to be hopeless" Two Ameri-
cans are among the Sankaku's pas
sengers.
Chefoo is a Chinese port in the
province of Shantung. separated from
Port Arthur by a neck of the Yellow
sea.
Norwegian Ship Sunk.
London, Dec 27.-Lloyd's reports
the sinking of the Norwegian steam
ship Sno, 1923 tons GROSS.
Sink n Danish Ship.
London, Dec. 27.-Lloyds shipping
agency announces that the Danish
bark Josan has been sunk.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
Farm Loan Board Names
Twelve Lucky Cities.
Hutchinson, Favorably Men,
toned, Loses Out in Finish.

Washington, Dec. 27-The national
farm loan board today announced the
twelve cities in which farm loan banks
will be established by the federal gov
erhment. Among them is W1chl1a'
Kan.
The contest for a farm loan bank IN
Kansas centered between Wichita and
Hutchinson. A few days ago the press
dispatches mentioned Hutchinson as
one of the cities being favorably con-
officially wichita was not mentioned
in that list, so the appointment makes
Wichita a "black horse" in the win
ming
The list of cities officially given out
today follow:
Columbia. S. c.; Louisville, Ky; New
Orleans, La: st. Louis. Mo-; st. Paul,
Mimi; Omaha, Neb-; Wichita, Kan;
Houston, Texas: Berkeley. Cal, and
Spokane, Wash.
Divide Nation in Districts.
The twelve districts into which the
country is divided were announced by
the farm loan board today as follows:
District 1: Maine. New Hampshire.
Vermont Massa chusetts, Rhode Is
land. Connecticut. New York and New
Jersey.
District 2: Pennsylvania. Delaware
Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia and
the District of Columbia. -
District 8: North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida. L
District 4: Ohio.s Indiana, KEN
lucky and Tennessee.
District 5: Alabama, Mississippi
and Louisiana.
Arkansas. .-ea4
- District Z: Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota and North Dakota ..-
District 8: Iowa, Nebraska, South
Dakota and Wyoming.
District 8: Oklahoma. Kansas, Col
orado and New Mexico. -
District 10: Texas
District IL: California, Nevada
Utah and Arizona.
District IL: Washington, Oregon,
Montana and Idaho
In determining the federal land
bank districts and in designating the
cities within such districts where fed
eral land banks shall be located" the
official announcement says. ''the fed
eral farm loan board has given care
ful consideration to the farm loan
needs of the country. The board held
public hearings in nearly every state
in the Union and in this manner col
lected information of great value in
determining its decision.
Every reasonable opportunity has
been afforded applicant cities TO fur
n1sh evidence to support their claims
as to locations of federal land banks
More than seventY-five cities applied
to be designated as the headquarters
of bank and were heard thru repre-
sentative committees and individuals -
The banks will be established as
soon as practicable. Under the law
each will have a capital of $75O.OOO
Applications for loans have been pour
Ing into the board in great volume re-
Gently and it is estimated that a sum
tContinued on Page Two)
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
MAY ADD TO NOTE
Germany May Stipulate Full
Terms Thru Gerard.
Sealed Proposals Received at
Rome Arouse Interest.

Washington. Dec 27.-The view
persisted in TeutOnic quarters that
Germany's reply would be toiloWeu
bv highly confidential oral or writ
ten communication concerning the
terms upon which the central powers
are willing to make peace The Ger
man embassy. which repeatedly has
made il clear that the central powers
were not likely to make pubic their
terms bad received no official ad-
vices from Berlin today. but deflnlte
information regarding the intentions
Of the Teutonic allies was expected
Lacking official advices. Teutonic
diplomats were unable to throw much
lfrht upon the manner in which terms
might be confidentially appended to
the note given out ih Berlin 1t was
regarded as prObab that they might
be conveyed to President Wilson thru
Gerard. In such event even the fact
that they had been stated would no-
be disclosed.
Reports repeated in press dispatches
from Rome that Germany had pre-
scented to the neutral nations whose
services she asked in forwarding peace
suggestions. sealed packets containing
terms we're the subject of much COM
ment in diplomatic quarters. The
Rome report had il that the packets
were not to be opened and forwarded
to Germany's enemies unless they in
reply to the notes of the central pow
ers Of December II specifically re-
quested terms.
In German circles here it was con-
sidered more probable that direct in
formation on the subject would be
conveyed personally to President Will
con thru Ambassador Gerard.
Some officials pointed out that the
United States could do nothing fur
ther and could not decide on a course
until the entente allies also have re-
piled to the note. Their answer has
been forecast by entente diplomats
here as courteous recognition of the
presidents purposes and ideals, but
probably a firm refusal to enter into
conference without having the terms
advanced first.
Officials acknowledged their disap-
pointment over Germanys failure to
reply directly to the presidents sug
gestion that terms be laid down, but
were inclined to hold to the view that
the door to negotiations must neces-
sarily remain open until the allies
themselves close It.
There was a carefully studied atti-
tuce regarding making any statement
that might be taken as official and an
inclination to view the situation as
hopefully as possible
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
Organization Is Completed at
TOday's Meeting.
Headquarters To Be at New
England Building.
OBTAIN A DIRECT WIRE HERE
Inquiries From Grain Men Who
Will Move.
c. J. Myers Named Secretary
and David Page Treasurer.

c. J. Myers was elected secretary OF
the new board of trade at a meeting
Of grain men held at the Chamber oil
Commerce this noon. David Page was
elected treasurer and the board OF Ill
rectors elected are: F. J. Smiley j. r.
Baldwin. J. 3. Nicholson. a. Fassier'
David Bowie. d. o. Coe, Boyce Forbes
and II. ID. Yoder. president of the
board and +. a. Derby, vice president.
a number of details incidental TO
establishing the board of trade Were
decided upun. 1t is expected that the
offices in the New England building
will omen next Tuesday. There are
no,v fifty members in the organlza-
ton
we are receiving inquiries from
all Darts Of Kansas concerning our
venture said Mr. Myers today MANY
wen known grain firms from Salina,
Hutchinson. Wichita and other cities
are planning to open offices mere IN
the next month"
Arrangements have been made TO
Obtain wire direct from a Well
known grain firm in Kansas City TO
the New England building. Meantime
arrangements are being made to ar
range for market quotations from To-
peka to be sent on wires to all cities
In the state and published in the
neWspaDers.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
Many-MilliOn-DOIIar Oil Per-
nit Is Issued Today.
Transport Product of Prosper
Gus ElDOradO Field.
BUILD TO CHANUTE NOW
Use Frisco Right of Way for
Carrier Construction.
Sinclair -Cudahy Interests Be-
hind Movement.

Plans for expenditure of millions
of dollars for the care of the Kansas
oil output were outlined today in an
application for permission of the Sin
clair-Cudahy line company to transact
the business of a common carrier in
this state. Immediate plans of the
COMPANY call for construction of a
large pipe line from the Eldorado oil
fields to Chanute. Further plans call
for transportation of Kansas oil to
tremendous tank farms near chicago
Applications for permits were filed
today with the public utilities commls-
sion An early hearing will be asked
and nresent plans are said to call for
Immediate construction of the line
Leases have been taken over the ter
ritory leading to the Eldorado fleids
and pipe line construction along the
Frisco railroad is now claimed 10 De
under supervision and direction OF the
giant corporation
The move of the Sinclair Cudahy
interests is a matter of real concern
among oil men. 1t means that mil
lions of dollars will be spent to take
care of the big oil pools in the 81
dorado-Augusta field and that faith
in the future OF the Kansas fields is
The new pipe line is expected to care
for practically the entire daily output
of the E,ldorado field.
Following completion of the Edo
rado-Chanute line, the Sinclair-Cudahy
company plans to build to the big oil
tank farms near Chicago. The com
pany owns millions of dollars worth OF
oil property in Oklahoma and Kansas
and is reported to be associated with
the Standard Oil and Prairie Oil & Gas
company interests. II is beHeved~fn
Topeka that with the completion of
the new pipe line to Chanute that a
parallel line may be built with the
Standard Oil company pipe lines to
the Sugar Creek refineries near Kan
sas City. From Kansas City the line
will be built to Chicago, it is claimed.
The application before the state
commission today asks for permission
to do business as common carrier in
Kansas. The petition covers merely
intrastate rights. For that reason,
plans for future operations are not
outlined in the petition to be heard by
the state commission. Plans of the
Sinclair -Cudahy company to build to
the Eldorado fields have been known
for several months, but news in To-
peka today for an extension of pipe
lines to Kansas City and Chicago came
as a surprise to men familiar with the
oil game in this state.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
COLD WAVE MISSED US
Temperature Did Not Go Below Is
Degrees Last Night.

Temperatures today averaged de-
grees below normal. The wind is
blowing at the rate of miles an hour
from the west.
The worst of the cold wave is here.
local weather officials say today, and
i. was not so bad as was expected.
The lowest temperature last night was
is degrees, and tonight the mercury
is not expected to fall more than de-
grees below that mark. Extremely
cold weather prevails in the north
western United States, and snow and
rain have been general in that part of
the country. The sky was clear here
this morning and the snow. forecast
for today. has been sidetracked.
The forecast calls for generally fair
weather tonight and Thursday; colder
Thursday in the western portion of
Kansas. The sky is expected to re-
main clear tonight and tomorrow and
little change in temperature will take
place.
The shippers forecast reads to pro-
CONTINUED on Page Two1
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
DEATH HIS PRESENT
Twelve-Ye Old Injured Every Birth
day, Died Today.

St. Louis, Mo-, Dec. IA large
white frosting covered birthday cake
with twelve candles on top is I'M
touched in Charles Thinkers home
For little Charlie is dead.
Since 1910 the youngster has been
injured on every birthday. Yesterday
he celebrated his twelfth birthday an
niversary.
Mamma, I wonder what I'll get for
a birthday present. today?" he said re-
ferrins to previous accidents on his
birthday. Run along, son,s and be
careful, Mrs. Trinkler said "I'n
nave little surprise for you when you
return
A few hours later Charles mangIed
little body was brought home. He
had been crushed between two street
cars
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
EXPECT PEACE MEET?
Germans Inquiring About Hotel Ac-
oommOdations at The Hague.

London. Dec. 27--A dispatch from
The Hague to the Exchange Telegraph
company says German agents have ar
rived at The Hague to make prelim-
mary arrangements for German dele
gates to the peace conference suggest
ed in the German reply to President
Wilson's note.
The dispatch follows:
I'm view of the preparatory meet
i>g of delegates to peace conference
.ggested in the German reply to
president Wilson, German agents have
arrived at The Hague and are max
ing inquiries for hotel accommoda-
tions for German delegates"
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
MONASTERY BURNS
Flames Burst Out While 100 Monks
Are at Prayers.

Montreal. Dec. 27.-The monastery
and chapel of the Trappist monks at
Okla were destroyed by fire today. The
monastery is famous for the cheese
produced on a farm cultivated by the
monks.
When the fire broke out early today
the monks, numbering one hundred
were all at prayer in the chapel. They
fought the flames vigorously but were
unable to control them owing to poor
water pressure.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
CITY OF PARIS ADOPTS
ANTI-BOOzE RESOLUTION

Paris, Ill. Dec 27.-The city
commissioners have adopted a reso-
luton against the employment of
users of Intoxicating liquors.
You can not think clearly and
act safely If you are a boozer.'
Mayor Hoff said in speaking of
the action of the commissioners.
I'VE want only clear thinking
men in our employ
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
BOYS BURN TO DEATH
Parents Away, Flames Didn't Awaken
Two Lads at Home.

and IL years old. are dead today as
the result of a fire which destroyed
a residence in the center of town at
midniehr last night.
. Three feet of snow was on the
ground, preventing the fire depart
ment from going to the rescue. Mrs
Boscello, mother of the boys, was
visiting with friends, and the father
was out of town.
The bodies were recovered this
morning
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
ONCE LEVEE KING DIES
Harry London Made and Lost Big
Fortune-Died PennileSS.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Harry London,
for years vice lord in the old West
Side levee district, known as the man
who never squealed," is dead today.
To his grave he carries secrets which
would have ruined thousands, had
they become known. London built up
an enormous fortune and lost it be-
fore his death He died penniless in
the hospital for the insane at Elgin,
Ill, near here.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
631 MILLION IN GOLD Is .
IMPORTED IN YEAR BY U. S.

New York. Dec. 27.-with only
three business days of the year re-
naming after today gold to the
amount of s631. 100000 has been
imported into the United States
from all sources during 1916 This
includes a fresh consignment of
$4,600.000 from Canada deposited
at the Philadelphia mint to the ac-
count of ]. P. Morgan &, Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
HORSE FALL FATAL
Major Powell Clayton of L. s. Cavalry
Dies at Ft. Sam Houston.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Major Powell
Clayton. formerly attached to the gem
eral staff. war department, and re-
Gently assigned to the Sixteenth cav
airy on the Mexican border, died to-
day at Fort Sam Houston. Texas. from
injuries received two weeks ago while
schooling his horse over the hurdles on
the drill field.
Major Clayton was the son of former
Governor Clayton of Arkansas.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
TO INDEPENDENCE HALL

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 27-If the
belligerent nations of Europe agree 10
meet in a peace conference they will
be offered use of Independence hall
Mayor Thomas b. Smith has Announced
that he will urge President Wilson is
use his influence to bring the diplo-
mats here.
The mayor will not act however
until he is convinced there Is chance
of success in bringing about the propos-
ed conference.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
STOLE $500 AUTOS
Motor Thief Trust Busted and 20 Al
legged Agents Already in Jail.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Evidence involv-
ing sixty persons supposed to be mem
bers of an automobile thief trust
which stole at least $500 cars here
this year, will be laid before a grand
jury next week by States Attorney
Hoyne.
Twenty men have been arrested in
connection with the investigation, and
many others are being closely watched
Two policemen are accused of shield
ing thieves.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27

Cleveland, Dec. 27.-The Central
states orthopedic club made up of ply
sicians from Denver to Pittsburg and
Duluth to New Orleans are here to-
day for clinics at several local hos
pitfalls dealing with curing crippIes
Late today the physicians go to Elyria
to the hospital there for crippled chill
dren and tomorrow they go 70 Gin
cinnati.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
HOME RULE FOR ALL
Irish Parliament of Both Nationalist
and Cnionists Is Plan.

London, Dec. 27.-Informal discus
sions and consultations are proceed
ing for settlement of the Irish ques-
tlon' says the Manchester Guardian.
New proposals which are being con-
sidered provide for something in the
nature of equal representation for
unionists and nationaHsts in an Irish
parlia ment.
Home rule for all of Ireland is the
basis of the suggestions. which do moi
contemplate the exclusion Of Ulster.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
Paper Company Prosperous.

New York, Dec. 27.-The Interna-
tional Paper company today declared
a quarterly dividend of / u per cent,
which is one-half of l per cent in
erase over the previous disburse-
n-Cnt
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
Resigns from National Committee

Fairmont, w Va, Dec. 27-Clar-
ence W. Watson. former United States
senator. today announced his resigna-
ton from the Democratic national
committee. Pressure of-busiuess was
given as the cause.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27
INCREASE PRICES
Subscriptions Advanced From 10 to is
Cents "a Week.

Miami. Fla. Dec. 27.-On account of
the ra pid increase in the cost of white
paper, the Metropolis has increased its
subscription rates from ten cents to
fifteen cents per week, and from 50 to
So per year.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27

Elkhart. Ind. Dec. 27.-The Truth
and the other local paper here have
advanced the subscription rate by car
rier in the city from 10 cents to 8
cents a week. eliminated the return
privilege and cut off most of the COM
plim, ntary copies.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27

GAY what yoI please, a mans Christ
mas cisa' are better than TIN
ones hc is acc stoned to.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-27

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; colder i'm the west Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-07
BIRD $ ANSWER ID
 EDWARDS COMPLAINT

Hat Bird yesterday filed an answer 10 the complaint filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court re- gently by Mrs H. G. Edwards, asking for S10.000 alimony and S15 month during pendency of the suit. S50 for costs and $500 attorneys fees Ed wards. who is serving an indeterminate thirtNyear sentence in the state prison at Florence. assigned his busi- ness to MT Bird. MT. Bird contends that the debts exceed the reasonable value of the assigned property by moro than 5000.
 On the date of the assignment, reads the complaint. creditors of Ed wards were importuning Edwards for payment of their claims. and for the purpose of protecting said creditors and realizing the largest amount pos sible from his said estate for payment of sa i'd debts. and with the advice and consent of his principal creditors Ed wards made the assignment
 Mir. Bird states that he took charge of the property to dispose of the husi ness to the best advantage of the cred itorS.
 Defendant denies that the property held by him under assignment or the proceeds of tn" sale thereof now in his hands, is responsible for or chargea bic Wi.h the support. maintenance cloth ing or medical attention necessary for he plaintiff. or that such responsi- bility takes precedence over all or any of the debts and liabilities" is an other parae graph in the answer which concludes with. The defendant pravs that no allowance he made the plaintiff as prayed for in her complaint for at torneN's fees. costs of suit or alinonE peCdnnte lite. that shall be charge against property or proceeds thereof he.d bv defendant 'nder said assign mcnt. and that having fully answered. he be dismissed hence with his costs.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-07
POLICE SHOULD RAID
 THIS HOP JOINT
Public Is Shocked at Exposure Made of Pernicious Practices in Down
 Town District

More than one person. case hard nned though they might be to the evils of city life. was shocked yester- day br tn exhibit in the middle win
 dow. at Vie Hanny's. A cleverly staged hop joint fills the window. with all the proper paraphernalia SiN- ing evidences of recent use. and turned to the wall. upon d rude bunk is the stiffened figure of the victim. This :S all pulled off t1 attract some attention to the great motion picture. Hop" which is to be shown soon at the Columbia theater. Rick" and Vic" worked out mutual exchange proposition. Vie loaning Rick the win dow. and the Columbia magnate run rine a Hart. Schaffner and Marx Style Show film for Hanny at his popular show house. This style film shows all the latest things in mems togs. properly worn by real men and enjoys further the proud distinction Of being tho only bit of out of the house" advertising ever shown at the Columbia under it's present manage
 "ient. The window and the style film arc both worth seeing, the win dow today the film tonight.-Adv It