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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
WAS INSTRUCTED
TO Do So BY
GERMAN EMBASSY
disabled SHIP so IN CASE OF
WAR 1T COULD NOT BE USED
BY U. S; PRESIDENT SOON TO
ACT
LEv Associa,ed Press. J

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE general
II accepted view here is that Presi-
dent Wilson will go before Congress
shortly to announce steps to relieve
what has virtually become blockade
Of American Atlantic ports by Ger
many's submarine policy. However,
No definite time has been set for &C
ton and there is no indication as TO
what steps will be taken. The con
gestion of freights is overshadowing
all issues. Officials recognize the
holdings American ships in port is be
coming intolerance. Means for pro
tectng American ships against sub
marine danger are still under the
Presidents consideration Secretary
McAdoo is preparing a list of Ameri
can vessels held in port and Secretary
Redfleld the analysis of damage sub
marines are causing generally
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17

starts to Chowkiakow, in !ionan
province, and extends through Nan
yangfu in the same province to
Ssiangyangfu in Hupeh province.
The latter city is an important com
niercial point on the Han river,
which drains very fertile valley
we'll developed agriculturally. Al
though this line is only 800 miles in
length, it is regarded as an especial
ly valuable route because it extends
throueh rich level country Offering
few engineering difficulties. and 81
fertile and populous that the rail
way will doubtless pay as soon as il
is put into operation. Actual con
struction work will probably be be
gun on this line in a short time. and
+ it will doubtless he the first part OF
the new American railways opened
! to traffic.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
HOW FRENCHMAN OUT
WITTED HIS LANDLORD
tBy Associated Press

Paris Feb. 17.-Piarre Brizoh' i
o.o;o1ie, member of the Chamber OF
nonrtiae who was recently suspend
=, for fifteen sittings fer using Vi'-
Ion, language. has just won VIC
,orv over his landlord, Guy lie le-
loud well-known novelist The
landlord pleading scarcity OF oo'i'
had stopped the central nea''as
ri,nt Of the house which the oepu''
occun,es. The tenant demanded foaf
t-.ncs a day compensation; the iah',
,ora offered half a franc :.
Brizon determined to move ou' !
:. contrary TO French law for a tel,
80 70 remove hts furniture un'il
a. ,a,d,ord's bill is paid Brizon
a,,orad Nh fifty of his friends toof
- into his fat at night and ha'
- = .-niture in a van and away De
,nro -. the landlord was aware wna'
vas going on. The fifty socialis.s
ia bv an orchestra of fryins
n.ns and pals, marched on trium m
nbantly behind the van 70 'ne
rtv's new quarters
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17

Specifications for the two bridges
to be built on the Bayshore road, the
western route to the Manatee coun-
ty line from Tampa, were accepted
last Tuesday as submitted to the
County Commissioners. The board
named March 30th as the day to re-
ceive bids for the special road dis
trict bond issue Of 100000 voted last
fal, to pay for the two bridges
which will cross the Alfalfa and Lit
tie Manatee rivers.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
SURVEYS START ON
TWO RAILWAYS
tBy Associated Preee

Teking, Feb Il American en-
eueers have began the actual sur
Ntys on two of the railways which
are to be built in China by tha
Siems-Carey Railway and Canal Co,
an American organization financed
ny the American International Ger
poration
The lines upon which the surveyors
are working are in central and south
China One of the lines extends
from Chuchow in Human province
south through Hengchowfu and
ungchowfu in the same province to
Kweilin in kwangsi province, then
southwest to d.iuchowfu and Nan
ming in the same province, then
southeast to Yamchow, or Chinchow,
in Kwangtung province. port on
the Gulf OF Tngking. This rute is
about eight hundred miles long.
The other line upon which the
engineers are working runs in gen
eral east and west directions. II
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
How Tampa Bay Is Well
Protected By Two Forts

any hostile vessel at night and if
she was within range OF the land,
Immediately the Notifications would
become alive with men, ready for
the defense.
Fort Dade on Egmont Key com
mands a wonderful view Of thegulf
OF Mexico and approaching the is
land from the open water It appears
TO be nothing more than a pile of
sand dunes and low cliffs But
mounted back of that innocent look
ing mass are four or five batteries
OF ten-inch disappearing guns capa-
bic OF hurting a tremendous projec-
tile for miles into the gulf. Fre-
quent TARGET practice at the fort has
shown what the coast artillery can
do in the way Of hitting the mark.
and to capture or silence the fort
and make an approach to Tampa
would be a serious job
Egmont Key is about one and five
( eighths miles long and about half
a mile wide on the average. To the
south lies the south channel. shall
low in spots, while to the north of
the key Is the north passage, with
twenty-six feet, dredged by the gov
ernment This is used for the main
entrance Of vessels to and from Tam
pa to outside ports.
on Mullet Key just across th'
channel is Fort DeSoto, with two
batteries of twelve-inch mortor:
with a range of more than nine
miles, while another battery Of oI
eight-inch guns is concealed on this
key. Such are the defences to thu
entrance to Tampa. A powerful
fort on either side of the channel
armed with guns powerful enougl
to shoot for miles into the gulf Tn,
forts are manned by two companies
OF coast artillery corps, each con
ltaining 104 men and three officers
which in time of war would b.
BROUGHT up in strength considerably
If hostilities were declared 1t is ais
: likely that the fort would be mad
on. of the coast bases for submarin
operations and fleet OF sea slinker
, would be on guard to protect lamp
! day and night.
| II this were the case, this cit
! would be the real operating center
) here supplies would be distribute
: and men would be handled for tn
: defense work on this coast, and 1t
e for this reason that the governmen
is expected to be so careful in guard
t ing Tampa's channels and keepin
D the thirty-eight miles from this cit
4 I Fort Dade open and free
Since the rumors have been sprea
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
COOPERATION OF THE
WOMEN is WANTED
(By Associated Press. }

sydney, Australia. Feb. IL
There is going to be big move
ment throughout the Common
wealth to get the cooperation OF
women declares the newly appoint
ed directorgeneral of recruiting.
Donald Mackinnon. Everywhere
80 in Australia" he added. II have
seen striking evidences Of the fact
that the feud of a few months back
tthe conscription issueD has died
down Helping hands are now
stretched toward me from all sides.
There is II general desire tC do the
right thing"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17

The st. Petersburg Times says;
Prepare to get scared. The Tampa
Times has figured it all cut how Ger
man warships might lombard st
Petersburg. Here it is. Read about
it.
Would Tampa be safe in time of
war? Indefinitely, yes. Would st
Petersburg be safe under the same
condition? Emphatically, no. Rather
hard en- the Sunshine city to say
such mean things about her, but II
one of Germans great battleships
with their sixteen inch guns got in
10 the gulf of Mexico she could pour
smell after shell into st. Petersburg
from a long distance range in the
gulf while Tampa, thirty-iiye miles
from the nearest point in the gulf at
which a battleship could float, would
h immune to any damage from the
hi, guns of modern man-cf-war
If there were no submarines or
Ihattleships to come here and enter
an engagement with hostile heet'
powerful vessels could stand on IN
the gulf and fire a shower )f shot
into the Notifications of Fort Dade
and Fort DeSoto and at the same
time remain out of range OF the
coast defense guns. Though il ia
mot likely TO happen. there is ALWAYS
the possibility.
The breaking off of diplomatic re-
1a,ions with Germany brings out
manv a query of what would be done
IN case of war II is net at all Ike
~ that Tampa or the entrance 10 the
tay from the gulf would be the
scene of any great activities, bu'
nevertheless Uncle Sam would PROD
ablv net take any chances and the
FIRST order would be to mine th'
northern and southern passages nea'
lFcmont Key, from the gull 10 TN
lontrance Of the harbor.
Under such conditions 1t wouic
NOT he necessary TO put submarin'
net across the channel. as there u
only twenty-six feet of water at TN
bar and this would not allow SUB
marine to dive beneath the mine
and sneak into the bay. While TN
mine layers would not be asleep OF
the Job by any means, additiona
rrecautions would be taken ana Tn
ncwerful searchlight which
mounted on the other side OF the is
land from the Egmont Key lleh'
house would send its beam over IN
vulf during the hours OF darkness
. This eearchlight is one OF the mos
noverful on the coast and has Dee
, seen at a distance Of more tha
twenty-fve miles. 1t could pick GU
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
BERLIN CLAIMS
ATTACKS Of
FRENCH WERE
REPULSED
ONLY ONE SHIP REPORTED SUNK
TODAY, THE LADY ANN, WHICH
STRUCK A MINE
(By Associated Press. }

French attacks on the Aisne west
of Berry Au Bac and in Champagne
south of Ripont have been repulsed
according to Berlin. Paris reports
the French penetrating German sali-
ent at Ammerweiler Alsaee and cap
turing prisoners.
Apparently the Germans have not
followed up the attack reported yes
terday in which half a mile of ground
over front mile and half was
gained in Champagne.
The British steamer Lady Ann has
been sunk Struck mine
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
CERNANY'S PLAN
TO AMEND TREATY
MADE PUBLIC
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. l7.-The text
of Germany's proposal TO amend the
Prussian-A American treaty to place all
Germans in America and Americans
in Germany on the same basis rs 9TH
er neutrals regarding their property
ana freedom of movement has been
made public by the state dep 'ment
There is no indication here that i'm
n ediate acticn will be taken
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
Embassy Ordered Ships Disabled
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press
Boston, Feb. 17.-Captain Charles
A Polack. of the North German Lloyd
steamer kronprinzess in Cecelie de-
clared in Federal court hearing he
had been ordered by many officially
connected with the Germany Embas-
sy to disable the steamers machinery.
He said this was done to prevent the
ships use by the United States in
event of war with Germany. He was
IN New Jersey when he received the
order and he telegraphed the chief
engineer here to disable the machin-
cry. The work of destruction was
done January 81 and February l. In
declining to give names Polack said
he was an officer of the German navy
and might be tried for treason In
Germany if he did so. He also said
the order to disable the steamer was
given in the presence of Captain Mol
Ter superintendent of the North Ger
man Lloyd liner United States. The
nearing is being held on a petition
Tor the sale of the vessel.
Federal Judge Morton said that Il
government pressed the point he
would hold vessels owners for con
tempt as acquiescing to the ships
damage.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
Of
UPRISING IN
CUBA, BR0KEl'
(By Associated Press }

Havana, Feb Il 1t is officially
announced that Colonel Pujols forces
occupied Ciego Avila. the rebel head
quarters of Camaguey province. The
rebels fled. breaking into small
bands. Administration officials claim
the backbone cf the uprising in the
Cama.uey province is now broken
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17

concerning the Austrian steamer
Borneo, lying at anchor a quarter of
q nile from the main channel there
has been some talk cf what damage
would be done in the event the YES
sci were scuttled in her berth In
her present location the damage
would not be more than n slight in
convenience, but should she drift out
| with the wind and be sunk in the
main channel. she would be seri-
, Gus obstruction to navigation and
would practically shut off Tampa as
a port until she could be removed
+, This would mean great difficulty in
landing men and supplies here and
shipping them out from Tampa
should the occasion arise. but Off
cials here feel that there is little
Likelihood of any such action being
taken by the master or crew OF the
Austrian vessel She is inspected
Ioyery day by men from the customs
department, but none will divulge
what they have found in the way of
damage to the ship or her engines
A rumor has been current that the
lengines have been damaged until
they are practically useless. but
customs officials refuse to deny OF
a firm the statement. They stead
fast1y stick to the statement that
they cannot discuss the ship CT her
troubles.
/, Every effort is being made here te
!, preserve neutrality az far as posi-
Bile and the work. tremendous In
many of the eastern ports. Is com
paratlvely easy here, but the Gus
, toms officials are on guard and taxi
, no chances Such thing as usin'
Tampa as a base to ship arms O
ammunition to any of the belliger
, ents would be nipped in the bud AM
the violators thrown into prison
} mere diSO Dtti SOiiit Aaih W -
3 Germans using some of the deser
3 stretches along the gulf as a subma
! rine base, but IL Is hardly believe
a that any undertaking of this kin
has been attempted, as other part
= o. the country are much more vita
:. and to have a base for operation
4 here would be SO much labor wasi
, ed.
8 Another case which arises in
I case like the present situation is tn
! wireless. Tampa has more than
< dozen amateur stations. some moi
y powerful than others. that could
brought into good use in time
d war, along with the commercial st
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17

tion at Palmett Beach. Houston
Wall, for instance. has an equip
ment with which he has heard as
far north as South Wall Fleet. Mass,
lie hears the Arlington. Va. station
frequently, while the Key West and
other naval stations can be picked
up almost any time. The sending
radius of the local amateur stations.
however, is not so great although
Mr. Wall has reached Houston, Tex.
Winston Salem. N. c., and Athens,
Ca, and frequently has talked with
stations. at Jacksonville. 1t is under
stood that one of the government ra-
dio inspectors was in the city a few
days ago, but none of the amateur
operators have received any instruc-
] tions to observe neutrality. All are
ready to give their time and equip
mcnt to the government in time OF
war. and Tampa in this way could
add quite bit to the resources or
the nation.
All In all, Tampa is in no great
danger frsm attack and should a
hostile fleet anchor of shore IN the
gulf In an attempt to land troops.
the matter would be very difficult to
carry out because soldiers would
have to be brought In small boats
and by the time they were under
way with the operations. the warn
} ing would be given, machine gun
, would be rushed TO the scene and
I hidden away In the bushes and could
play havoc with the landing party.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
PRICE FOA NEWS
PRINT PAPER To
Be DETERMINED
BY FEDERAL COURT
tBy Associated Press }

Washington, Feb. lit became
known that the news print paper man
ufacturers have agreed to permit the
Federal Trade Commission determine
fair scale of prices only when con-
fronted with the alternative OF person
al action by President Wilson and an
extra session to pass remedial legis-
lation. 1t is said that Secretary Mac
Adoo. at the Presidents direction sum-
moned one of the principal manufac-
turers and informed him the govern
ment does not propose to remain idle
when alleged restraint is imposed on
the press
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
TURKEY HAS
EXPRESSED
FRIENDSHIP
FOR U. S.
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Feb. IA dispatch
from Ambassador Elkus says that
Turkey has given an expression of
friendship for the United States and
the desire that cordial relations may
continue. No reference was made to
urkey supporting Germany in her sub
marine policy.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
GIFT OF $5.0OO00O TOWARD
PROSECUTION OF THE WAR

London. Feb. 17.-Hong kon z,
Great Britain's Chinese colony, mas
made gift Of FIVE million dollars
o0"ards the prosecution of the war.
II VIII be paid partly from current
revenue and partly from the proceeds
y local loan Of three million dol
'sfs raised in the colony.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
le WOMEN CARPENTERS
LEAVE FOR FRANCE
(By AasoaiatsA Rrses. J

london. Feb. 17-Nineteen young
women carpenters have left Tor
ffance. where they have contracted
70 remain for the duration Of the
var in employment mainly connect
60 with the building OF barracks Tor
Tie British army.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
(By Associated Press. }

London, Feb. 17-An Amsterdam
dispatch quotes an American who re-
Gently arrived in Germany saying no
PREPARATIONS have been made for the
departure of the American counsels
ieft in Germany.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
2,7S0 VESSELS
HAVE USED THE
PANAMA CANAL
(By Associated Press J

Washington, Feb 1.-Two thou
sand seven hundred and eighty yes-
sells passed through the Panama ca
nal from the opening August; 10 I
to Jan. Their gross tonnage was
more than 100000 and cargoes
inoit than | 900, 600 tons.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17

nr-,ng the past few days Of won.
,.-.nl weather the recreation pier q
:. potersburg. the Sunshine ei'y.
-. been the Mecca OF thousands "
winter visitors
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-17
LAKELAND FLORIDA SATURDAY, FEB II, 1917
STEEL NETS
m now Ii-iS PROTECT
NY. HARbOR
(By Associated Press. }

New York. Feb. 17.-Steel nets de-
signed to protect the port of New
York from hostile submarines has
been put in place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
|S1375 DONATED BY INDIVIDUAL NEGRO
 BAPTISTS YESTERDAY
Dr. D. V. Jemison Reelected Presi- dent-Dr. c. L. Fishers Ser
 mon Convention Feature

The second days session of the Negro Baptist State convention was featured
 by raising the individual donations to S1875, the annual address by Dr. D. Y. Jemison, president and the jubilee ser mon preached by pr. Charles L. Fisher, formerly pastor of the Sixteenth Street
 Baptist church, Birmingham, and now
 pastor of the Union Baptist church, Hart ford, Conn
 After delivering his address Dr. Jemi- son was unanimously reelected to the presidency of the convention. A motion was made to re-elect all the other officers but the motion was ar rested and the nomination of the other officers was referred to a special com mittee.
 The thank-offerins rally was conducted by pr. L. J. Green of Florence, assisted 1 by Secretary Hudson. Many of those who made donations Wednesday in 1 creased their offerings Thursday. The devotions were conducted by Rev. J. Nelson Brown of Marion Tn his address President Jemison de-
 clared that Alabama has an efficient corps of Christian workers, that the
 memory of the founders of the conven- ton, only three of whom were present, should inspire their successors to do l greater work; that money should be 1 raised at this meeting to pay off all the 1 debts of the different boards of the con- venton; that the return of Dr. Pol I lard to the presidency of Selma univer- | sity brings a great blessing to the con- vention; that the convention recognizes | the national convention of which Dr. D. I c. Morris is president and that the ne- gro's loyalty to the Stars and Stripes in | the present war should not be questioned. The historical sermon by Dr. Fisher l was considered one of the best ever heard before the convent ion in it's his | tory.
 The sermon preached Wednesday night by Rev. c. s. Reddick of Montgomery | created much enthusiasm.
 The welcome addresses were delivered 1 by Dr. William P. Saunders, Dr. T. w. Walker, president of the New Era con vention; Rev. W. c. Owens of the Sun. day School conventions; Rev. A. Garner, moderator Mount Pilgrim association,
 Rev w, l.. Boyd, N. F. Washington, Dr.
 J. W. Goodgame, and N. w. Goodson. | Dr. P. A. Callahan of Montgomery re- sponded.
 More than POGO persons crowded the au-
 ditorium, the Sunday school annex and 1 the galleries of the church.
 l An effort will be made today to raise 1 $50o0 for missions and education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
BOYS "" FUND IS NOW S4260 = BOYS
 TO CONTINUE WORK
Turkey Dinner Last Night at I. NJ. C. A. Ends Active Campaign for
 $10,000 Fund

The boys who are working to raise s1o,O0O for the Y NJ. C. A. work among students of the high schools and senior grades of the grammar schools of the city, had a most en- joyable time last night in the form of a turkey dinner at the Y. NJ. C. A. building. About 50 of the fellows wert present and 426 pledges were reported a total of s4260 having been reached in the campaign.
 The dinner fast night closed the ac- tive campaign that the boys have been waging. but they will continue the work today and for a few more day. probably. R. A. McDowell, who has been very active in helping and in structing the boys, made a short tal5 to the boys at the dinner last night, as did w. l.. Chandler.
 Tine chairmen for the different schools are: Central High school, Yer non Kemp junior high, Adolph Love man; Ensley high. Nat Clark These boys have been working valiantly for total of $10,000 and say they have not abandoned hopes yet
 The campaign over the state has been very successful and a total of 1928 boys have signed the pledges guaranteeing a total of s19,280
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Mrs. Reid's Housekeepers' Page

The fall garden receiving dgent attention and many
 finding their dinners 'hone made' Do you know that Swiss chard fall variety of winter greens delicate in flavor