The Lakeland evening telegram., January 30, 1918, Image 1

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"published in the best town in THE rfst
VOLUME VII " ' STATE
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TRANSFER OF SHIPPING TO
SOUTHERN PORTS WILL
GREATLY RELIEVE CONGES
TION IN PORT OF NEW YORK
(By Associated Press.)
iVashington. Jan. 30. Further
diversion of transatlantic freight to
southern ports to relieve the con
gestion in New York was discussed
it the conference today between
Chairman Hurley of the shipping
scard and other government officials
md shipping men. The intention is
Ii move a vast amount of manufac
tured products to Charleston and Sa.
annah for shipment overseas.
800,000 Tons of Shipping in Service
Italians Reinforcing
(By Associated Press.)
With American Army In France,
Iueday, Jan. 29 (Delayed) An.
jouncement is made here that the
total tonnage of former German
steamships ready for the high seas
lervice, most of which are now
fringing men and materials to
France, is approximately five hun
jSrcd thousand.
Jtevena and Rubles to Go to London
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30. Raymond
p. Stevens, vice chairman of the
Mpping board, and George Rubles
It the board's legal staff, will be sent
London as permanent representa-
Ives there of the shipping board.
ARMY OF STENOGRAPHERS
Washington, Jan. 30. There is to-
m in the City of Washington in ac-
v operation an army whose ex
ists attract little notice, but whosa
rembe ji are doing a very large
'4" toward winning the war for
rueriea an army of stenographers
M typists, twelve thousand strong,
cruited from every State in the
"Ion. A majority of these soldiers
r the notebook and typewriter are
irla. Day in and day out their nim
,e Angers faithfully click out the
'tfnendous volume of correspond-
ife and records required by a great
ation at war. They wear no badges
w uniform; their work is all work
n has no thrill or romance; but
United States could not stay in
war a month without them.
Tta rapidly expanding depart
ents of the government in Wash
Sion emnlnv stenographers and
vPata with a greed that seems in
tiable . The United States Civil
"ice Commission estimates that
hpre will be twenty thousand gov-
rnment employes of this class in
shington at the end of this year.
wing to the general demand the
mission Is finding it is a difficult
Jsk to meet the calls of the depart-
pnts. Examinations are leld every
isday in 450 cities, and the com-
f ksion states that an examination
fill be held In any city at any time.
i
V or night, when there Is prospect
? assembling a class of three or
"w competitor Eligibility may he
Gained through passing an exami-
aon in tirafltlcal tests in short-
jNd and typewriting. It Is practic
f ble to complete such an examlna-
cn In one hour. Representatives of
h Civil Service Commission at the
ptofflcee In all cities are furnlift-
definite information to persons
II
SERVIC
Camp Sheridan, Ala., Jan. 28. liar
vey Harris, of Lancaster, 0 has or
ganized the first jazz band at Camp
Sheridan. The instruments used are
garbage cans, wash pans and a few
other noise-making devises. Five men
participate. Private O'Hare makes
merry as a serpentine dancer. The
"auu yiuys -uver There' and' a few
other stirring airs.
TO
E
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30. The rail
iuau wage commission today an
nounced the appointment of three of
the four members of its board of
examiners to hear minor wage com
plaints. They are Ed J. Barcal, Buf
falo manufacturer, leader of labor
legislative movement in New York
State. Riley Redpath, a Kansas City
busness man, and Lathrop Brown, of
New York, a former member of Con
gross .
AT
OF
By Associated Press.)
Athens. Ga.. Jan. 30. While the
students were asleep in the dormi
tory room of the University of Geor
gia, Jamie Johnson and Belle Hill,
sweethearts, were shot to death in
the same room. The coroner ren.
dered a verdict of murder and sui
otrffl. The boy left a note- to hla
mother saying be was disgusted with
life.
Italians Still
Continue To
Forge Ahead
By Associated Press.)
Berlin, via London, Jan. 30.
nossession of Col
Det Rosse and Monte dl Val Bella on
the mountain front after renewal of
tbeir attacks with strong Homes,
army headquarters announced,
By Associated Press.)
Vienna. Jan. 30. The Italians' at
tack on the northern front is being
constantly reinforced by large num
bers, says the official announcement.
THE HOME TOWN PROBLEM
(Rv Raymond S. Spears or ine
Vigilantes.)
Of a thousand people, two or three
per cent do Red Cross won;
same two or three per cent keep
alive the local spirit of patriotism.
the same two or three percent-
the Liberty wonus ulu -
selves! Did the people or me ai
cent, have the right school and home
training? .
The school curriculum contains
nclhlng specially devoted to Patriot,
sm; Reading. Writing, Arithmetic
Algebra. Latin. Geometry and all tho
rest have their 'place, but not one
tn the V. S. History to explain
the living presence of perfect love of
i. Tin thlnr trt de-
cur own couuuj "
fine patriotism. Perhaps the word Is
APPOINT
BOARD
HEAR
MINOR
WAG
COMPLAINTS
TRAGEDY
Mm
GEORGIA
BOOST REMEMBER. THAT SATAN
LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY- JAN- 30 1918
TWO AHfRieAHS
IN RED CROSS
WORK III ITALY
ARE KILLED
(By Associated Press.)
Italian Army Headquarters, North
ern Italy. Tuesd.iv. Tan on rn.
ayed) ,Two Americans attached to
the Red Cross were killed at Mestre
Sunday night by bombs dropped by
German raiders. They are William
Pratt and Richard C Fairfield. The
men had just arrived at the hospital
when the raid began.
Clio Oil and Fertilizer Co.
At Clio, S. C, Ordered
To Close By Gov't
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30. The license
of the Clio Oil and Fertilizer Com
pany at Clio, S. C. has been revoked,
and tho concern ordered to close
business not later than February 5,
the food administration announced
today. "Speculation in" and hoard
ing of cottonseed was the reason giv
en for the order. The company had
on hand more than three million
pounds of cotton seed, and had op.
erated ly two and a half days the
past year, It was charged.
GIANT SHIPBUILDING PLANT
IS SECURED BY PENSACOLA
Pensacola, Jan. 30. One of tho
largest and most modern ship-build.
ing plants on the "Gulf or Atlantic
coast is 'to bTlocated in Pensacola.
This has been known" for tho past
six weeks by many, but was not giv
en publicity for the reason that the
company has government contracts
to the extent of about fifteen million
dollars, and the government, as well
as the company which lias been
City Of Louisville Was
Sunk When the Ice
Gorge Broke Today
(By Associated Press.)
Cincinnati, Jan. 30. The ice
gorge here broke this morning, the
iro carrying out the large Packet
Cily of Louisville, which soon waj
sunk.
in the spelling books, and the Stem
Dictionary and word analyses say a
"patriot" loves his father (iand).'or
something like that.
Here and there a teacher, taking
her own hours, outside of the school
hours, brings home the local spur of
endeavor for the sake of the nation,
but perhaps the idea of adding liv
ing, inspiring patriotsm to the other
subjects in the school will meet a su
perintendent's statement that "We
have too many subjects, already, and
our children must do more home
work." My own practice is when I see a
public official's statement which doe
not seem to square with true service
to the country, to contradict his at
titude in a public letter, and to en.
deavor to bring about discussion on
snrh subiects. In a village, or city.
or district, T find that this kind of
work brings home to local commun
ities a better understanding of the
relations of the individual on. say,
Madison street, with the man at the
front, or with the working forces at
home, or in the next state. Apply
your patriotic Ideas to your own
high school's failure to do Its bit in
teaching love of the Flag.
Particularly must the schools be
watched for tendencies which would
exclude Patriotism even from
tories in order to get dates
his-
and
. h
places by heart.
Evening I
AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO
ED
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30. An agree
ment between the United States,
Great Britain and Canada on she
terms of separate conscription con
ventions which only await tho sig
natures of the respective govern,
ments' representatives, was an
nounced today by Secretary Lansing
in a letter to Chairman Dent of the
House military committee.
awarded this contract, did not de
sire anything said that would In any
way interfere with the work of se
curing a site. This plant Is to be
located on the eastern shore of Ba
you Chico, and this bayou is to be
dredged and the county and the
Pensacola Electric Company will
construct a drawbridge for the pas.
sage of vessels. The city has atso
agreed to pave certain streets to the
plant and do other things required by
the government and shipbuilding
company. It is stated authoritative
ly that between three and four thou
sand men, exclusive of the office
forces, will be employed on the work,
and the shipbuilding company,
which goes under the style of the
Pensacola Shipbuilding Company,
has for weeks been in correspond
ence with rental and real estate
agencies in an effort to supply homes
for those workmen and their fam
ilies. The shipbuilding plant is a
permanent institution, and not locat-
led here for the duration of the war.
lit will mean almost doubling the
'population of Pensacola.
SARASOTA OFFERS
A HOSPITAL SITE
Sarasota, Fla.. Jan. 30. Besides
being selected as the site for an avl.
ation camp, it is possible that Sara
sota may obtain the large convales
cent bospital which the government
is to establish "somewhere In the
south."
An offer has been made to the gov
ernment by E. C. Warren of this city
through the Treasure Island Inn Co.,
that is considered attractive and one
that fills every requirement.
Treasure Island Inn was planned,
before the war, as a tourist hotel
which would eclipse anything of the
kind in the State, costing more than
$1,000,000. "The plans for the build
ing had been approved and the
contract let, when the United States
declared war. after which develop
ment of the project ceased.
Now the company bas offered to
complete the building and turn it
oter to the government as a conval
escent hospital free of rent, the gov
ernment only guaranteeing interest
on the building bonds.
It is thought that such a building,
situatedas it would be, on Treasure
island, one of the most beautiful
keys in Sarasota bay, surrounded on
al: sides by salt water, and high and
dry at all times, would prove an Ideal
location for such a hospital as the
government contemplates.
The prospects are very favorable
for Sarasota being given a deep
W&ter channel to Tampa bay and in
that event the hospital would be ac
cessible to large boats.
An inspection of the site Is expect
ed at an early date and Mr- Warren
believes that his offer will prove to
be what the government wants.
CONSCRIPTION
REACH
ELEGRAM
STAYEb IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE
BRITISH GUNBOAT
3 IN LOST
(By Associated Press.)
London, Jan. 30. The British
gunboat Hazard was sunk in the
English Channel Jan. 28 as a result
cf a collision, three men were lost
the admiralty announces.
EINNS WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR SAFETY OF
(by Associated Press.)
Stockholm, Jan. 30. Finnish rev
olutionists have formed a govern
ment under the presidency of Kul-
lerno Manner, according to a tele.
gram from Helsingfors, dated Tues
day. The Finnish government noti
fied Sweden it cannot be responsible
for the safety and lives of Swedish
subjects, of whom there are four
hundred thousand in Finland.
Sweden Cal'ed on for Help
(By Associated Press.)
London, Jan. 30. A Stockholm
dispatch says the Finnish govern
ment has asked Sweden for military
help against the revolutionists.
Senator Hughes
Of New Jersey
Died Today
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30. Senator
Hughes of New Jersey died today af
ter a long illness. Word of 'his death
was received at the White House.
RAILROADS ASK INCREASED
RATE ON STEEL AND IRON
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 30. Increases
ranging from 15 cents to $1.75 of
iron and steel from southern produc
ing points to South Atlantic and
Gulf ports for export are asked In
applications filed today with the in
terstate commerce commission by
the southern railroads.
GARFIELD IS A
GREAT
ORGANIZER
Harry A. Garfield, precedent smash
er.
Garfield earned the title months
ago when ne set an arnitrary price
on mine-run coal. It was something
unheard of in American marketing
methods.
He clinched his right to the title
when his sweeping order shut down
all factories, office buildings, places
of amusement for five days In Jan
uary and created 10 heatless Mon
days during the rest of the winter.
All precedents In administrative
control were shattered by this order.
American customs of 150 years
growth went by the board.
And Garfield, unconcerned as
though his order had been to the
man of all work to clean off the snow
calmly, smilingly announced that
times are abnormal, therefore prece
dents or customs meant little.
When Garfield was appointed coal
administrator America was mildly in
terested. Tho name was somewhat
familiar America knew vaguely that
he was the son of a former president
of the United States
But Harry A. Garfield Is not the
kind of a man to rest on ancestral
honors.
When he took over the coal ad
ministration Garfield knew it would
be a thankless job, regardless of
what his duties would be. He sensed
that he would bestormed on one side
by producers, on the other by con
sumers. But, knowing this, he did
not hesitate when the appointment
was offered him.
Garfield Is educated and dignified,
A great part of his life has been glv-
en up to acquiring knowledge or
HAZARD
SUNK
400.000
SWEDES
FINLAND
BEGAN TO KNOCK 'HIS HOME TOWN
' No. 78
3 KILLED AND
10 INJURED IN
LAST NIGHT'S
LONDON RAID
FEARED THAT SIX BODIES ARE
BURIED UNDER RUINS; 15
ENEMY MACHINES PARTICI
PATED By Associated Tress.)
London, Jan. 30. Three persons
killed and ten injured, and It ia
feared six bodies were burled In the
ruins of a bouse as the result of
last night's air raid, says the offi
cial report.
Dropped on Kent and Essex
(By Associated Press.)
London, Jan. 30. In last night's
air raid, bombs were dropped in
Kent and Essex, It is announced of
ficially. There were several aerial
engagements. All British machines
returned safely. About fifteen enemy
airplanes participated. One dropped
bombs In the southwestern outskirts
of London, but there were few
casualties there.
TEARS, IDLE TEARS
Toledo, Jan. 28. Seven months of
a tearful husband Is enough, says
Mrs. Norma Bollinger, seeking a di
vorce. Her petition charges her
spouse is afflicted with a sort of
weeping sickness and that he spent
most of his time in her presence cry
ing.
SUNDAY CLOSING VIOLATOR
MUST WAIT THREE YEARS
Chicago. Jan. 30. ."What do you
work at?" Judge M. K. Landls asked
Sam ixlzzo, who was before him In
tho United States District Court, ask
ing for naturalization papers.
I'm manager of Price's saloon at
No. 156 West Van Buren street,"
was tho reply.
"Ever violate the Sunday closing
law?" asked the Judge.
"Not for about two years."
"Well, yon come back in thro
years and maybe you'll get your pa
pers. You must obey the Constitu
tion for five years before you are en.
titled to papers."
teaching it.
The natural question Is: what does
ho know about coal? What are his
qualifications for fuel administrator
of tho United States during this .crit
ical period?
Garfield's chief qualification as
fuel administrator is his ability as an
organizer. There aro perhaps many
men in America who know more
about coal producing and marketing
than Garfield. Many of theso men
Garfield has called in to assist him
in his work of mobilizing the fuel re
sources of tho nation.
His chief duty is to organize, and
here he is thoroughly at home.
Garfield, practically alone, successful
ly organized the Cleveland Trust
company, one of the soundest banking
institutions in Ohio. His construc
tive ability was responsible for the
successful launching of the Cleveland
Municipal Association, of which he
was first president.
His work at Williams College,
where he served as president for sev
eral years, marked a new era in the
administration of the affairs of that
Institution.
Years ago he first became Interest
ed in the coal Industry. He was In
strumental in opening a rich coal
field in southeastern Ohio and organ
ized a syndicate which built 30 miles
of railroad to bring the output of the
PIney Fork coal mine to market.
Garfield is 54 years old, the oldest
son of ex-President James A. Garfield.
He graduated from Williams College,
in 1885 and taught Roman history at
St. Paul's school, Concord, N. H., the
next year. The appeal of the law
took him to Columbia and later to
Oxford university, and the London
Inns of Law. He practiced law In
Cleveland for many years, giving up
a lucrative practice in 1903 when
President Wilson, then president of
Princeton, offered him the chair of
politics there. In 1903 he became
president of Williams college.