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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NOTES
(By the Secretary

q u U . . . :. . . :, I.
le Auburndale News asks the
tion, why has the flag step of
n 81 been cut out?" Claiming
this ID, or was, one of the most
trains stopping at the Auburn
station. This train runs and
all night to make the trip be-
m Tampa and Jacksonville, leav-
Tampa at 8 in the evening and
wing at Jacksonville at GAS the
morning-nine hours and fcrty-
minutes or a distance of 241
IS, and 1t cannot be a question Of
,, therefore, and the Auburndale
pie insist that it is not for lack
patronage.
akeland desires this connection
4 Auburndale II is necessary for
welfare and convenience of both
ms and SO Lakeland will cooper
Win Aubui II budlt III StllluS some
sfactory solution of the question.
long this same line the statemcn.
been made that Sunny Jim" is
be taken off very shortly and
hleen and other points along that
d are asking us what we are go
to do about it Z. Just what We did
year, with probably about the
le result. However. we shall try
d to induce the a. c. L. officials
the present service even
hey are not making much money
Of it. Their general earnings
Q been greatly increased durin
past year and it would be good
cy, as well as a great convenience
the travelling public using the
n referred to if the road will rob
er to pay Paul in this instance
continue the service.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
REPUBLIC ms
PUT OUT FULL
County TICKET
G. E. S0UTHARD ANNOUNCES FOR
STATE SENATE; A. C. SHAFT
Err FOR TAX ASSESSOR; C. A.
COLE FOR SCHOOL BOARD AND
]. L. SKIPPER COMMISSIONERS

At Republican county convention
held at Barlow today for the purpos,
of nominating candidates for the diff
ferent county offices of Polk county
the following nominations were
made:
For State Senator &
Southard, Lakeland.
AS emblymen w. ID. Howells j..
Auburndale; c. j. Jester, Lake AL
fred.
Prosecuting Attorney-A. sum
merlin. Winter Haven.
Sheriff.. E. Webster, Barlow.
Tax Collector-C. P. Worden,
Winter Haven.
Tax Assessor-A c. Shaffer.
Lakeland. -. -. -. -. ....
Clerk of Court-C A. Booth, Bar
tow
County Surveyor n. Gifin.
Winter Haven.
School Board {. A. Cole, Lake
land; G. b. skipper, Barlow; W H.
Oyerocker. Frostproof.
Superintendent Public Instruction
F. w. Oren, Winter Haven
County Commissioners l.. skip
per, Lakeland; c. W. Mccoy, Winter
Haven; Willou.hby Stephens. Fort
Meade; II. c. Conner, Barlow; Dr..
H. X. Murphy, Mulberry.
The convention requests that all
Republicans register and vote the
ticket in full that we may show the
strength of the Republican party in
this county.
J. l.. SKIPPER,
Chairman of Convention
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
FRENCH LINES PENETRATED
For DISTANCE Of 500 YARDS
IN GIGANTIC STRUGGLE. FOR
POSSESSION DEAD MANS HILL
NEW METHOD OF x-RAY
PHOToGRAPHING
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, April 10.-Charles valiant,
head of the photographic laboratory
of the Lariboisiere Hospital in Paris,
has announced a successful means of
replacing the present costly process
OF N-ray photographing on glass
negative with printing directly on to
paper.
Naillant's new process uses ordi-
nary sensitized paper for taking ra-
dunn photographs. The cost of the
paper is only twentieth of that of
the glass NEGATIVE, and there is also
saving in weight and space
valiant has only three fingers
left out of ten. namely two forcing
crs and a thumb, the foreiinger of
the left hand and the thumb and
forefinser of the right The rest of
his fingers he lost, one after the 9TH
tube thus trying on himself the pene-
trative effects of the radium rays.
Repeated amputation. however, did
not lesenVaillant's enthusiasm. He
is already the discovered of a radio
graphic method of determining
whether or not an infant was born
dead or alive.
The infant born dead comes out
on the negative completely dark.
whereas its having uttered "a cry, or
lived an instant, an hour. or ten
hours, is proved by the development
on the plate first OF the stomach and
then of the lungs. The practical legal
result Is that infanticide can now be
detected without recourse to an au-
topsy.
For the moment Valliant's mind is
concentrated on getting the most out
of photography for the benefit of the
wounded in war. 81 want" he says,
"to extract all the secrets can from
science, 80 as to help the surgeon to
operate with greater certainty and
save as many heroes as possible. My
little personal war is with science
and ! mean to make her pay me for
my amputations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10

himself TO be a census enumerator of
some kind. After asking him a num-
her of questions he asked Mr.. Spitz-
messer to place his SIGNATURE to these
statements which he did very in
nocently, but which afterward was
found to he a draft for s1,150.
In thinking the matter over, Mr..
Spitzmesser became suspicious and
sent a message to the local bank
here not to honor any draft or
check from him.
The draft, accompanied by,
forged letter from Mr.. Spitzmesser
stating that he had bought lot in
Lakeland, Fla, paying $50 down,
sending a draft Of s1,15O for the
balance, arrived here in due time
only to be dishonored, and now
bears this inscription on its face,
Not paid on account of fraud"
Friends of Uncle Dennis" will be
glad to know that he headed OF so
clever a scheme
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
MILITARY POLICE WATCH
OUT FOR SOLDIERS
ON LEAVE
CBy Associated Press. J

London, April "a new feature
Of London life is the appearance of
the red caps" or military police.
wearing cap covers of scarlet. an ont
ward sign of stiffened regulations
and a call TO caution which the
trooOs are quick TO reco2nfze. The
red cars" frequent the railway sta
tions. theaters and public places
where soldiers are most likely to
gather for the purpose of discovering
those who may have forgotten the
duration of their leave of absence
from duty at the camps or the front
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
IN OTHER PARTS
OF BATTLE [!NE
FRENCH HELD
OUT FIRMLY
TERRIFIC BATTLE WAGED LAST
NIGHT ALONG A l3.MLE
FRONT NORTH OF vERDUN
(By Associated Press. J

London. April 10. The French
positions were penetrated by the
Germans last night for distance of
900 yards in the struggle for the
possession of Deadman's HiU. Paris
reports this part of the battle was
along thirteen mile front north OF
Verdun. Elsewhere the French hold
out against the notably heavy
forces. Last nights battle ran from
mn 3O4 west of the Meuse and on
across the river to Fort Douamont.
the northeast fortress. The results
east OF the bank favored the French.
The British are preparing now to
advance in Mesopotamia where The
reiief force on the Tigris Is gra iual-
~ approaching closer to Kut -Elama-
ra and Townshend's belea euered gar
rison, according to British official re-
ports
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
Germans Were Repulsed
IBy Associated Press. J

Paris, April 10. The Germans
continued their attacks last night in
the Verdun region east and west OF
the Meuse over thirteen mile front
from liill No 30f to Fort Doua-
mont The war Office says that in the
fighting west of the Mcuse rive. for
Deadman's IIill the Germans were
rcpulsod except on the five hundred
yard front near Hill 295. The Ger
man saults east of the river gained
no appreciable results.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10

shorthand and tipping for the purpose
of resuming their former work.
In the shops men who have never
handled tools become adept quickly.
\ few weeks practice enables many
of them to acquire such skill that the
articles they produce are salable.
Doormats, basketsef every shape and
size, bookcases. picture-frames and
many other things are turned out in
the workrooms with accuracy and
finish.
Near the workshops is the poultry
farm where those men who desire TO
live in the country are taught poultry
keeping and simple market garden
ing The men quickly become probe
lent. learning 70 DISTINGUISH the diff
ferent breds of fowl. to tell the
weight of bird. to manage incubators.
and all the rest that goes with poul-
ry raising.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
Salaxar Crosses the Border
(By Associated PressD

Paso. April 10. There is con,
able mystery today regarding
'eported crossing of the border
eneral Ynez Salazar, the former
t. general who has been living
He = said to have gone to
co with avowedly hostile inten-
toward the United States. The
OF his crossing was told the
9 By an associate of Salazar, who
tigated and said they believed
tory true. Salazar's wife denied
he went to Mexico. Meantime a
amation by him calling on pa
10 Aex1cans to join in the pro-
N Of Mexican soil, has been dis.
ed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
LARGE NUMBER OF YOUNG
BRITISH SOLDIERS HAVE
LOST THEIR EYESIGHT
(By Associated pressl

London, April s. One of the deep.
est personal tragedies of the war as
brought home to the British people is
the long list of young soldiers and
sailors who have lost their eyesight
In the conflict At st. Dunstan's
Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sail.
ors there are at present about 12O
students, officers and men, represent
ing Canada. England, Australia, New
Zealand and Belgium. In addition
there are number of men in annex
es at Brighton and Torquay whose
wounds thus far have prevented their
taking up work at ST. Dunstan's.
Never before in British history
have so many young men who are
otherwise ablc.bodicd been brought
together in the helpless state of blind
ness, and the problem of handling
them is entirely different from that
presented in homo for per ons who
have lost their sight through disease
or like causes, and new methods must
be applied to meet the situation.
ST. Dunstans itself is a place of
beauty and full of historic interest.
Once the villa of the third Marques
of Hertford, the "Steynen" of Vanity
Fair, II is now the London home of
Otto Kahn, the American financier,
who has loaned It to the Blinded Sol.
diers' and Sailors Care Committee.
under the craftsmanship OF C. Arthur
Pearson, widely known as a publish
er, and president of the National In
stitute for Blind. About the spacious
villa are fifteen acres of well kept
lawns, trees and shrubbery. An arm
Of Regents Park Lake runs into the
grounds. thus affording facilities for
boating. All this Is at the disposal
Of the blind men and they have been
by an atmosphere that is
distinctly homelike.
Mr.. Pearson. man of magnetic
and the moving spirit Of
he hostel, lost his sight a few years
ago and the bright philosophy of life
which he has developed for himself
1eryadcs the place Mr.. Pearson's
heory OF conducting St Dunstan's was
expressed by him to a representative
If The Associated Press thus:
=
nto the minds Of the blinded men the
'oot principle that they are handi-
,apped not afflicted. The latter word
s used far too freely in connection
With blind folk. Tell a man that he
s afflicted and his mental outlook on
life will bear that stamp. But tell
lin he Is handicapped and If he is
good fellow at heart his sporting
pirit will assert itself and he will
.dopt all the means that are shown
i'm to enable him to catch IN with
he fellows TO whom circumstances
ave given a start. ="
Since the school work at st. Dun
tan's began thirty-fve men have been
raduated. having learned one or
1Ore occupations. such as boot repair
1g, massage. Matchmaking. basket
laking joinery, poultry farming and
larket gardening. Virtually all these :
zen read and write Braille and type s
rite with the ordinary machine. All :
re now said to be earning GOOD in I
Dmes.
There are 72 teachers. all but 12 OF |
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
Austrians Prepare for Offensive
(By Associated Press.l

Rome, April 10. THE Austria ns
are preparing for large offensive
OF the entire Italian front, says the
dispatches received here. Strong
forces have been withdrawn from the
Rumanian frontier and quantities Of
ammunition have been sent from the
interior. Italy is prepared to break
the offensive and force the Austrians
on the defensive, say the dispatches.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
AN CROSSES
BORDER With
INTENTIONS
HOSTILE TO us.
Ear Is A FORMER HUERTA
NERAL WHO HAS BEEN LIv.
J AT FL PAsO; SITUATION
0WS N0Rl; SERIOUS
(By Asusciated Press.)

PaEo, April 10. Villa is be.
J to have passed Parral and
200 followers is heading for
ace City. Detachments OF the
eenth cavalry are hard on tie
it's trail but there is no ofiicia,
from tie front to indicate their
on; Mexican reports stated that
10 . full day ahead of his pur-
Il he reaches. DURANGO, he
probably be Joined by the Ar
brothers with over one thou.
men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10

them voluntary. and each pupil has in
dividual instruction. Many of the in
struCtors themselves are blind "The
feeling of hclplessness which over
whclms a strong, healthy, newly
blinded man." said Mr.. Pearson, "is
incredibly relieved when he finds that
the one who is TO instruct him in some
profitable employment is suffering
from the same handicap as himself"
The working day is divided between
the class rooms, workshops and train
ing schools so that each man acquires
an all round education All the stu.
dents learn to read and write Braille,
and some of them are studying music.
a number of men have learned the
difficult art of reading with the fing,
have passed the typewriting test.
which means that they can write a
letter without mistake at fair rate of
spced, When a man passes this ex-
animation he receives a prize of a
typewriter
One Of the most remarkable fea-
turos of the school is the progress
being made hv some of the men In
learning Braille shorthand. They op-
crate on a little machine Of seven keys
which punches the characters on a
strip of paDer. Those characters lat
or can he read with the finger tips and
Transcribed on the typewriter. Sew
eral OF the men who were secretaries
before joining the army are learning
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
WAR TIME ECONOMY GOWNS

London. April 10. 0.-"War-time
Economy Gowns" have made their
appearance in the windows of the
high class dry goods stores here
They are thrce-picce dresses. which
may be used for street and business
wear, or, with the coat removed, are
suitable for dinner and the theatcr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
DR.. WAITE, ALTHOUGH
CONFESSED MURDERER.
ENTERS PLEA OF
NOT GUILTY
tBy Associated Press. }

New York, April 10 DR.. Arthur
Warren Waite, through his counsel,
pleaded not guilty of the murder of
his father-in-law. John f. Peck, the
millionaire drug manufacturer of
Grand Rapids. Mich. When arraigrcd
he reserved the ri2ht to change his
plea within ten days. Waite had pre-.
viously confessed to poisoning Peck
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
PRESIDENT CANCELS
ENGAGEMENTS ON
account OF COLD
CONTRACTED ON
THE POTOMAC
tBy Associated Press)

Washington pril 10. President
Wilson cancelled a number of en-
ga2ements because of cold caught
while down the Potomac Friday
night on the Mayflower. He remained
indoors all day yesterday. His oily
sician ordered him to stay from his
office today. He expects to be well
enough for Cabinet meeting tomor-
row
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
FOUR BRITISH
STEAMERS HAVE
been SUNK;
WONNF SUNK
W.THOU! WARNING
(By Associated Press. J

London, April l0.-The sinking Of
four British steamers is announced.
lIoyds announces the sinking of the
Silkworth Hall, Zafra and Glenal-
mond. Three men are MISSING from
the Silkworth liall A Reuter- lis-
patch tells of the sinking without
warning of the Yvonne.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
EcoNoMlzING BY SHORTENING
COAT TAILS

London, April 1O.-,Coat tails
worn by students at one of the lead
in9 London schools a to be abbre-
Waited in the interests Of war econ
cmy, along with reforms in the mat
ter of dress. 1t is even stated that
next term these coats will be dis
carded for the ordinary business
style suit which will be all Of the
anne color, however.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
TRADE COM.
MAKES REPORT ON
GASOLINE PRICES;
NO CONCLUSION
AS TO CAUSE
(By Associated Press

Washington, April 1O.-The fed
eral trade commission's preliminary
report on the investigation of the
raise of the price Of gasoline prices
draws no conclusions as to the cause
OF the increase. The report was rre-
sented to Congress today. 1t carries
mass of statistics on the production
and prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
NOTE ON SUSSEX
CASE TO BE
PRESENTED TODAY
STATE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT
BEEN OFFICIALLY INFORMED
THAT GERMANY DISCLAlMS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE
TO SUSSEX
(By Associated Press J

Washin ton, April 10. SCcrc-
tary Lansing announced today that
Ambassador Gerard had cablcd that
the German foreign office had in
formed him 1t would hand him a
note on the Sussex case probably to-
day German Ambassador Bernstorif
had an engagement to confer with
Lansing this afternoon A prelimin-
ary statement is already understood
on the way by cable. other informa-
tion in the form of evidence Will
reach New York Thursday on the
Liner St Paul The state depart
mcnt is not officially informed that
Germany di claims responsibility for
tho DAMAGE to the Sussex
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
Report Regarding Supplies

~ AcooSiitSu leSS.)
q Antonia, April 10. Funston
received q report from Pershing.
report was relative to suppliee
Isference was made to the cavalry
-nns believed in the vicinity OF
al. The details of the report
not revealed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-10
<RcELAIN SCHOOL TO
BE ORGANIZED
tBy Associated Press)

fBy Associated Press.)
Pekfng. April 1o.-Chow Tzu-chi,
minister of commerce and acri-
iture. has arranged for the, estab-
hment of a porcelain school in
King 70 train experts for the man
acture Of Chinaware. An effort
II be made to produce many Of the
Gent wares, which have been be.
nd the skill of modern Chinese
sh-mAkrs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07
NEWS FROM NOME

They must have had severe wea-
 al Nome in the first part of January. On the s, report was znt oslt that after an Interruption
 three days. business was resu- ned From all sections reports are received of the harSiships caused by the big storm, but no serious dama- ge WAS done 50 far as can be learned.
 On the 12th, Road Commissioner Jones returned from long trip and reported that the ice was piled up thirty feet high along the coast.
 The people of Nome have raised purse of S60 10 buy token for Private Solwald. Of Fort Davis, who by his eoolheadedness saved the lives Of Mrs. 0. Flowers and two children from perishing in q blizzard on November 20.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07
ANSWER TO QUESTION

i reader has asked the following question: What is & PrizeCourt ?'
 Answer: Prize Courts are insti- tuted to deal with captures of en- eay ships and their eargoes, and of neutral ships and their cargoes alleged 10 have infringed on the laws of neutrality. By the order of the Constitution of Prize Courts, issued in London, Aug ,, 1914, courts are authorized to "adjudge and condemn all such ships, yes ssls and goods as shall belong to the enemy CT the state, or citizens, CT subjects thereof, or '-to any oth- e persons inhabiting within any of sas countries, territories or donlin- ions Of said State Boats solely intended for the coast fishing or for petty local navigation are ex- empt from capture unless they take part in the hostilities; vessels en- trusted with religious, scientific, or philanthropic missions are also ex- empt. The declaration Of London states that a neutral vessel which is captured may not be destroyed by the capt0r.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07

Sydney Anderson of the Bank of Seward and also of the newly or ganlzzsa Bank of Anchorage, left with T. ". Hawkins of Brown < Hawkins to complete arrangements for opening the new bank at the Cook inlet town. 4 territorial charter has been aplied for.
 The Bank of Anchorage was or ganined here on January as a meeting of the stockholders as which Charles Brown. president of .he Bank of Seward. was elected president of the new bank. Sidney Anderson vice president and H. s. Balderston cashier.
 The new institution is capitalized for twenty-five thousand dollars all of which is fully paid in, according 10 q statement made by Mr. Ander- son
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07
BooED WILSON'S PICTURE

President wilson's unpopularity in New York was sxAarlplIfied 8 few day< age when hls picture appeared on the screen af banquet at wlis1a so..sa s5a persons were seated The report says
 .1h1ae hundred and forty mem berS ef the Szock Exchange ana taesr friends last night booe5 the ,,s.surs of President Wilson when il uas thrown upon the screen aE a 6smlsr
 -The funesion was officially bsl- led .sn Old Time Frolsc- IL was arranged by some of the most pro se,ivssns floor members 10 celebrate -hc i.'t4vr of good times
 ~Whea pictures of actresses and atlsese-es wera thrown. cheer after cheer followed until .lss features ef the President appeared
 ~For | moment there wa< silence. Then [ solitary boo In an IT. slant ssa Abuse NlS ss0ing @i'dat- Wha3s fhs =a urs wz@ on t.s :. tss.-s ths heoin- continued. melting into cheers as ths picture of an actress reolaes5 shas of the Chief Exeeu- tive This happened when 1t WAS sho9n 2 second time
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07
DsY ORCE COURT SETTLES
 INTERNATIONAL TANGF.f
aSaattIn .rinlesl

kSS&ttle 1lMteSf
 There were too many Germans for the Belgians in the old country bas one Belgian is worth five Ger wans over here and I am prepared to provo it. declared the Belgian wife of Herr Albert Rauch. in Judge King Dykeman's department of the Superior Court this morning. Mrs Kate Rauch wanted divorce because she said her husband was as times shiftless and would not provide for her. They were married h Nanaimo. B, C, June 6. 1892.
 This war has caused all the .roable Raueh told Judge Dyke man. My wife commenced on me jssss after the Kaiser's troops in szsded Belgium and she is continual N calling ne Dutch dog. She has big revolver and sometimes would not let me stay in the house. ''
 You bet have revolver said Mrs. Rauch. "and would not hesi- tate to show any German that 8
 gian woman knows ho wto use it-e
 Judge Dykeman finally granted Mrs. Rauch divorce on the ground of non-support and gave her the little property and the custody of two children.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07
NEW PRECINCT CREATED ON
 LOWER kUSHOWIM

]. L. Heron aErive1 in the city early fn .he week from the lower Knskesasr,. and left CT the return trzD on Thursday last While here Mr. Heron. zgho has recently been appointed United States Comnlis- zioaer, wita Headquarters at Rein deer Cir. n the Canyon creek dis trse-. made arrangements for quail firing fo- position
 1 nw recording precinct has been zzsata1 which is includei in the Thlzd Dirlsion- For some time past thsre Eas been 2 controversy
 s .o whers sha boundary line be tzeen .aa Taird and Fourth divi- zsons ran. the mlin4rs of the Canyon Greek district maintaining that the creek was 5n the Third division, while others eontsn5ed that t was III ths Fourth division The result was sha. thsrs WAS some eonfu- zion wi.h tts regard 70 recording of claims.
 T. is balie7ed thar inc judge of tle Taiz7l diFision has put the maj tay aF ress by deciding that she ter rieory iz in the Third division, and
 e resaIz is the creation Of the new reegr7i1g precince-
 The rev arrangements VIII b. great saaVa1zenee to the miners in the promising Canyon creek district and adjacent territory
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-07
MOVE IN MITCHELL BUNGALo

Mr Ira King and Family who havz had apartments at the Sted- man Hotel since their arrival here from Kainss, moved into the Nit chell residence on the hill this morn- ing and will make their home there permanently.