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Four i THE TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1915 CROMWELL GIBBONS SUES JURY SECURED TO TRY NEW HAVEN DIRECTORS i 4 A 7 WAR ONE YEAR AGO Fugitives arriving; at the Dutch frontier, declare that Ostend has fallen' into the hands of the Germans. The French have rspulsed every attempt of the Germans to make a breach in the Allies' line. Teutons sending reinforce ments from Germany to stiffen their lines and enable them to resume the offensive. French are said to have offered successful resistance to the use by the Germans of their advanced position. No reports of fighting- south of the Bruges-Ghent line.

Germans defeated in the Vosges. Fighting has taken place eight miles from the City-of Warsaw. Both the Russians and the', Germans claim tq have gained advantages in the" preliminary fighting. British cruiser Hawk? by German submarine in Northern waters. Garrison at Przemysl is making desperate resistance.

FRAMIUS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE US. AT NOt. 6 John Hancock-- Father of the Revolution Independence his name may be read without spectacles His signature was the 1 PON the Declaration of scribed to the world J. .1 most famous $tate document. In the most i r.t i realistic sense John Hancock pledged his iu lunuwe K7 ic cause in uie ievumuuii.

i us was vjiuz ji uKnoiest banks, breweries, stores, hotels, and also owning a fleet of vessels. uien ui ute Gtuoiues, noioing investments Ul The seizure of one of these precipitated the CASE ADJOURNED MONDAY UNTIL Defendants Will Show Lawful Combination and Its Benefits to New England NEW YORK. Oct. 15. The selection of a.

jury to try William Rockefeller, Lewis Cass Ledyard, Edward D. Rob-bins and eight other directors, past and present, of the New York, New rfaven Hartford Railroad, on a charge of conspiring to monopolize the transportation traffic of New, Eng laid was completed today. Twelve acceptable men represented the painstaking sifting of nearly 250 talesmen over a period of three days. The case was adlourned until Mon day, after Judge Hunt, in announcing tnat the jurors would not be kept in the custody of the Court, delivered what was regarded by many as an unusually solemn warning upon "the importance of circumspection" in their conduct. He told them they were "to allow no one to approach them on any phase of this case." The Jurors are: Steven Hirschman, real estate dealer; Max Hartman, commission merchant; Albert B.

Weldon, vault glass dealer; Thomas N. Pell, insurance broker; Frank S. Douglas, manufacturer; Fred C. Bonny, manufac- turer; James H. Carton, business Joel Graus, real estate dealer; Peter Wagner, builder; C.

A. Flint, salesman; Henry C. Dater, real estate dealer; Alfred L. Grace, electrician. Strong opinions as to.

the enforew- ment of the Sherman antt-trust law, under which the directors were Indicted, proved an obstacle as to the' selection Of nearly a dozen jurors. Questions Beliefs Pelancy Nlckoll, of counsel for the defendants did not fail to inquire of each talesman whether he had a prejudice against combination. "The Government," he said to one talesman, "alleges that the New Hav- en is an unlawful combination and was harmful to New England. We are going to show you that it was a lawful combination beneficial to New England." One talesman was found, Frederick H. Bennett, who' -said that he had a prejudice against the "New Haven directors because his relatives, as stockholders of the road, had suffered by the fall in its (This drew from Nickoll the retort that the Government might be -responsible "for the losses of these widows and a remark which some took as indicating that the defense in presenting its case would lay the demoralization of New Haven securities during the last year or two to Government inquiries and prosecutions.

"Fool There Was" again today. NEWSPAPER MAN KILLED AND CITIZENS INJURED I IS 3Sil 111 fillip! if fip -I Boston massacre. In Revolutionary days and until his death he was a popular idol. When it was proposed to bombard Boston, though it would have resulted in greater personal loss to him than to any other property owner, he begged that no regard be paid to him because of his financial interests. While Hancock did not sign the Constitution of the United used his great influence in its behalf, which awakened the gratitude of Washington.He was prepossessing in manner, and passionately fond of the elegant pleasures of life, of dancing, music, concerts, routs, assemblies, card parties, rich wines, social dinners and Unul the end of his life the people of Massachusetts delighted to honor him.

In the stirring events preceding the Revolution he was one of the most active and influential of the Sons of liberty. To this tireless worker for American Independence Liberty was the very breath of life. He would have frowned upon any legislation which would restrict the natural rights of man. and would have voted NO to prohibition enactments. It was upon the tenets of our National Spoken rvbrd that Anheuser-Busch 58 years ago founded their great institution.

To-day throughout the length and breadth of the Free Republic their honest brews are famed for quality, purity, mildness and exquisite flavor. "Their brand BUDWEISER has daily grown in popularity until 7500 people are daily required to meet the public demand. Its sales exceed any other beer by millions of bottles. ANHEUSER-BUSCH ST. LOUIS, U.

A. Visitor to St. Louis are courteously invited to iaspect NXtidClO JlQtrihlltOr 4 Means ment, and I have every confidence in his ability to preserve order." Governor Manning has also ordered every dispensary in Charleston Coun- ty closed until further orders from him. Governor Thinks All Will Be Quiet COLUMBIA, S. Oct.

15. Governor Manning tonight- at 11:30 o'clock, issued the following "I am advised by Colonel Blythe that the situation is tinder control and I hope for a speedy and peaceful settlement of the entire matter." It is understood here from an authoritative source that the Xtemocratie Committee will meet tomorrow rribrn-ing at 11 o'clock under military protection, according to an agreement reached by both sides. DEFENSE PROGRAM NOW COMPLETE; TO CONGRESS (Continued From Page One) Point graduates and an extension of the work at West Point would be required to care for the new regiments to be created. For the continental army the plan contemplates drawing on the National Guard and from educational institutions where military training is compulsory, at least 1,000 officers a year for each of the first two years. Eventually it is hoped that all the military schools in the country can be standardized as to their courses in engineering and military sciences.

The new army would be organized in convenient geographical divisions and the theory that its members could be citizens of the districts in which their organizations are located will be carried out. Provide Places for Mobilization Places of mobilization and for stor- age of equipment for each company" would be provided and every man of the force would know where to go and what he was expected to do when a call to arms came. The six-year enlistment contract would bind, him to answer any call to the colors regardless of any personal affairs. While under training the men of the continental army would receive the regular army pay. In the beginning the new army would be organized by companies and later would be constituted into regiments, brigades, divisions and army corps as they developed in Voa various sections of tire country.

conference with Secretary Daniels, Assistant Secretary Root and the General Board adjourned near midnight, it became known that the following naval construction program for the first of the five years had been agreed on: Two dreadnaughts, two battle-cruisers, twenty-five coast submarines, five sea-going submarines, twelve destroyers, an increase of 8,000 in and the augmentation by 250 of the Naval Academy student body. i'Fool There Was" again today. German contingents if Italy's share in the campaign comprises the use of land forces, as no declaration of war has been made on cither side. It is reported that this diplomatic difficulty must overcome by sending the Italians against either the Turks or the Bulgarians or both. Manifesto Expected From Czar "PARIS, Oct.

15. Russian intervention in the Balkans probably will be preceded by a manifesto issued by N. Y. FOR A SAYS JARVIS ESTATE IS HIS DEBTOR Is Accrued Fees In Purchase of Million and "Quarter Acres of Land NEW YOFK, Oct. 15.

Cromwell Gibbons, of Jacksonville, today brought an action in Federal Court against Hugh S. Jarvis and William J. I'atterson. executors! of the estate of Samuel M. Jarvis, to recover $1,900,000 alleged to be due him on-a contract for purchase of 1,250,000 acres of land within the drainage area of the Everglades.

The contract, dated November 19, 1912, describing Samuel M. Jarvis as Of Cuba and-New York, made with Albert W. Gilchrist, Governor; W. V. Knott Comptroller, and other officials as trustees ofv the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Florida.

Under the contract Gibbons was to receive for obtaining Jarvis as a purchaser of the land compensation at the rate of $1 an acre. Gibbons says that although he had performed all the conditions of the contracts, the defendants who were appointed executors after Samuel M. Jarvis" death in 1914, have failed to make the payments to him which should have begun July 1, 1914. INVASION OF SERBIA SLOWLY PROGRESSING (Continued From Page One) in Brussels, has been executed by the German authorities. Germans Reports Capture of Pozare vac BERLIN, Oct.

15. (Via London) Capture of the Serbian town of Poz-arevac, about twelve miles southeast of Semendria, was reported today by the War Office. Elsewhere -on this front the Serbians have been driven back farther, with the loss of three guns. Announcement also was made that the Bulgarian First Army, attacking over the eastern frontier of Serbia, had taken possession of several positions. The announcement concerning the Balkan campaign follows: "The armv arrouo of Field Marshal fMackensen is continuing on its course, according Jo the pre-arranged plans.

South of Belgrade and Semendria the Serbians have been driven back further. Prisoners to the number of 450 and three guns, one of them a. heavy gun, beeh The works on the southern front of Pozarevac were stormed last night and the fortified towns- thereby fell into our hands. "The Bulgarian First Army has begun its attack over the East Serbian frontier. It took possession of the heights of the passes between and Kujazevic." Germans Attacking In Great Force" PARIS, Oct.

15. The Germans are attacking in great force near Passar-owitza, which commands the Morava Valley, according to a Nish dispatch to the Matin. The Serbs are resisting stoutly, and it is asserted that the invaders have not advanced more than four miles south of the river at point on the Danube front. The Bui garians have been held in the Timok Valley, where a new action is in progress along the entire front. Mayors of village along the Macedonian frontier have been made officers of the Serbian army and have been instructed to-organize bands of Irregulars who will be armed with Mauser rifles.

If Nish is seriously menaced, it has been decided to transfer the Mitrovitza, the terminus of a branch railroad which connects with the main line from Nish to Saloniki at Uukup. To Promote Political Economy AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15. (Via London) The will of Eyschen, of Luxemburg, who died Tuesday, bequeaths his entire fortune to the State to promote education in political economy. Director general Mongenast will temporarily take M.

Eyschen's place In the direction of State affairs. Bulgaria Welcomed As An Ally BERLIN, Oct. 15. (Via London-Bulgaria is welcomed by the Loakal Anzeiger as a new ally of Germany. The paper asserts the Bulgarians SzeVfSL MILLION Tampa, Fla.

Emperor" Nicholas as "chief protect, or" of all Slavs to the Bulgarians denouncing what will be characterized as the "treason" of King Ferdinand in making common cause with the Aus-tro-Germans, Russia's enemies. This manifesto, it is will be followed immediately by definite action. Expedition to Attack Sofia Direct BUCHAREST. Via Paris, Oct. 15.

The 'military critic of the- TJniversul WILL OPEN 1 Moderation. 4 4 .1 i A '4" i 0- first sub life and today expresses the belief that tho British and French troops landed at Saloniki will not go to the aid of the Serbians at Nish, 150 miles from their base, but will make a direct attack on Sofia. Italy to Send 150,000 PARIS. Oct. 35.

Italy will send men to the Balkans, according to information received by the Excelsior from what the paper Bays is. a re-v, liable source. tto El ADULTS CHILDREN the Next 8 Days (Continued From Page One) someone threw three ballot boxes out of the window. Cohen was making for a window to escape when struck. A pistol for which two men were fighting was discharged and the bullet gave him his mortal wound.

Whether any of the wounded were really participating in the mele had not been known tonight. When the was heard by those in the crowd outside trouble was threatened" for a time. The extra force of police held the crowd in check and a hurry call was sent to Sheriff Martin and a message was sent to Governor Manning. The Governor immediately ordered out the Washington Infantry and members of the company were on the scene within a short time after the 4 first shot was Governor then ordered that the entire Second Regiment be Held at its armory in readiness for emergencies. The ballot boxes thrown from the window were recovered and -as far as is known none of the votes were missing.

It was said tonight that the committee would make another attempt to canvass the vote tomorrow. our ptot-cowrs would have remained at peace if it had been possible but war was forced upon them Just as It was upon Ger-many. "Reports that Bulgaria had attacked Serbia first came as a surprise," says the Anzeiger, "but now we know that Serbia crossed the Bulgarian border-without a previous declaration of wari Bulgaria thus was fully justified in her attack. Our new ally not only will fight with us but conquer with us." Cholera Epidemic BERLIN, Oct. 15.

(Via Wireless to London) Reports that a serious epidemic, of cholera is raging at Kiel, the German naval are denied. It is asserted there were only three all in the i same family. These patients were isolated and there isno danger of the disease spreading. Infection was brought from the eastern war theater. Serbs Hold Heights Around Belgrade LONDON, Oct.

15. A dispatch to the Times from Athens says the- Serbians still hold the heights around Bel grade at a distance of one and a quar- ter tniles from the city. The Serbian 1 refugees are beginning to arrive at Salonika, the dispatch acids railway communications have been tnit near the Bulgarian frontier. A Diplomatic Tangle 15. While there is no doubt of Italian intervention in the Balkans, the Petit Journal Milan correspondent says the cpjestion now under consideration Is how contact can be averted between the Italian and i Governor Holds Militia Ready COLUMBIA, S.

C. Oct. 15. Governor Manning this afternoon called on the officers of eight companies of the National Guard to hold themselves in "readiness though not under arms, to proceed on notice to Charleston in case it should be found necessary to send additional troops to quell the disorder, whichj resulted in the death of Sidney Cohen, and the wounding of four others. The Governor did not de-sire to send additional troops, hoping BRITISH AIDING SERBIANS IN STOUT DEFENCE AGAINST TEUTON INVASION 'Tampa's, most beautiful play-house begins its career today, featuring Anitjt Stewart and Earle Williams in the the most thrilling railroad drama ever produced called "The JUGGERNAUT THE STRAND is designed to give its patrons maximum comfort, safety and pleasure.

RICES: 10 Cents for 5 Cents for LOOK AT THIS LIST that the Charleston militia could han dle tne situation, tiovernor Manning has kept in constant touch with Charleston and was advised tonight by Col. Egbert M. Blythe, who has charge of the military forces, that the situation was under control. Colonel Blythe' was sent to Charleston by the Governor this morning, folliwing a conference at midnight with the and wai given discretionary powers to call any or all of the militia to arms. "I will give him as many more com- panies as are necessary to maintain order," said Governor Manning'Col- onel Blythe is a most efficient.

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Back of Belgrade and between Teutonic Invasion. In their defense which were sent to Serbia for this The allies have landed troops a possible that city and Nish, the Serbians are making a stubborn resistance to the they are being aided by the mountainous country and big British naval guns, purpose. at Salonika and are rushing to the aid of the little Serbian army as fast. Jt.

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