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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
PAYS FIRST
|NSTALLMENT ON
COTTON SEIZED DUR
ING March, april
(By Associated Press.)

New York, June 15.-The Bank
ers' Marine Insurance interests were
pleased today by the news that Great
Britain has paid an insta'lment of
more than 100000 on a cargo OF
American cotton bound for Sweden.
In March and April England seized
twenty-six ships carrying cotton
worth S12,000,000, consigned mostly
to Holland, Sweden and Denmark
Local fnapcial concerns discounted
the drafts and these are due soon
England has ordered the cotton sold
there at contract prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
CREDIT ~ MEET

Salt Lake City, Utah, June 10
The twelfth annual convention OF
the National Association of Credit
Men met, here today. They will be
addressed by the governor and Will
hold opeh meetings for resolutions
and preliminary discussions. Gov
spty win speak on Reciprocal ,rela-
Gons Of Government and Business. :"
Among the other important subjects
is individuality or Cooperation In
the Handling Of Difficult and Insolv-
ent Estates Meeting the Needs OF
the Retail Merchants for sounder
and Safer Business Methods IN
dividuality or Cooperation in Hand
ling of Dimcult. and 1nsolvent Es'
tates," and "How May the Credit
Man satisfactorily Meet the Chang
ing Conditions. in our Commercial
Economy?" rTke- meeting will ad-
iourn Friday Delegates are present
fro every section of the country and
they rpresent all. classes of business
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
PEACE CONFERENCE

New York, June 15-The Peace
Conference which began yesterday
was today attended by four former
secretaries OF the Army and Navy
Jacob M. Dickinson, Henry L. Slim
son, Charles J. Bonaparte and Geo.
Won L. Mayer. Among others who
are taking active part are Hudson
Maxim, Alton B. Parker, Frederick
A. Coudert and George Haven Put
nan. The delegates this morning
discussed the navy question. This
afternoon resolutions will be formed
for eliminating action. This eve
ming the delegates will be entertain
ed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
MORGAN CONVERSE WEDDING

Dedham, Mass, June 15-Miss
Louise Converse, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick S. Converse will
be married today to Julius Spencer
Morgan, son of j. Pierpont Morgan
of New York. The utmost simplicity
will prevail at the wedding, which
will take place in St. Pauls Church.
Miss Converse will wear white
gown of white satin with court
train. Her veil will be caught with
orange blossoms. She will have
three attendants, her sisters the
Misses Augusta and Marie Converse
and Miss Jane n. Morgan, sister OF
the groom. Mr.. Morgan has been
clerking in a bank in Boston since
his graduation from Harvard.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
PLANS FOR DEALING
With MEX PROBLEM
NOT YET DETERMINED
DECLARES PRESIDENT
(By Associated Press

Washington, June Il President
Wilson told callers today that the
plans of the United States for deal
ing with the Mexican situation were
not definitely determined as yet but
that the situation seemed to be TAX
ing shape. He had before him to-
day the proclamation by General
Carranza and memorandum from
General Villa, in answer to the pres
ident's recent statement to the fac
tions that they mus adjust their
differences or some oher means must
be found by the United States to re-
store government in Mexico.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
tDy Associated Press.p

tbS hSSOCldlGu IIVb0.p
Ca3e,own, June IA Tile allie ed
methods of the Germans In po sonin
the water supply when forced to re-
treat in South Africa are thus de-
scribed in a dispatch from . British
officer at Aus, German Southwest
Africa:
"All the wells and boreholes at
Aus had been damaged and the wa
ter spoiled by putting large quanti--
ties of creosote in 1t. qn the wells
they put the creosote In tin, which
had small hole in the top through
which a piece of cord passed. The
tin was wired to the bottom Of the
we'll, and this, of course. insured a
continual pollution for a good while
IL the tim was not removed.
"As it happened, some Of he wells
were soon emptied and the tins thus
discovered, SO we soon had sweet wa
ter to drink, but for three or four
days all our drinks. teal coffee and
even milk, were favored with q
strong carbolic bouquet. We had te
put up with it, though 1t was fal
from palatable.
The same writer describes the dan.
ger from land mines left behind BY
the retreating Germans: "Plateau'
and mountain side were soon found
to be sprinkled with contact mines
livery cleverly buried or concealed BY
rocks and gravel. Generally we drove
mules or cattle over the suspected
ground ahead of US. Only two OF thu
mines at Aus did any particular
damage on exploding. They killed
four mules and one horse and wound
an officer. Ninety-five Of the mine
have been dug up by the engineers
but villagers say that the German
planted over four hundred, so ther
are possibly many more yet to b
discovered. We move about In tn
outskirts circumspectly like cats
and take care to avoid places suit
able for mines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
REPORT oFl@.
Evans GIVEN At
~ MORNING SESSION

Dear Fellow Leaguers: The WORK
Of the secretary has been quite pleas
ant during the past year because OF
the interest manifested by the diner
ent leagues and the genuine work
and enthusiasm displayed in man!
quarters. The minutes of the last
years Conference have been trans
ferred to the record and also pup
lished in the Journal and Year BOOK.
The Journal was published with tine
assistance of Miss Dieffenwierth and
Mr.. Stout at a cost of $153 for print
ing. The ads collected amounted 10
$50.
Arrangements for the publisnlns
Of the Journal for this session are
being made and we are planning 10
make the ads pay the entire cost OF
printing and mailing. Any assistance
which any Of the Leaguers can rem
der in soliciting ads will be appre-
ciated.
AM itinerary of the Africa siloes
on DR.. Lambuth's journey through
Africa and the founding Of the Con-
90 mission was arranged for for tne
month of May and about tWei'e
places have had the lecture. Mor'
would have seen it but or confict,
Ing engagements after the dates nat
been set. The, slides and lecture
have been very instructive and WI
have had good audiences wherever
advertised.
The publishing Of the report Q
the committee on missions OF las
summers Conference was not pup
lished Is required. as wen as mum
Der Of forward enterprises have oee'
left undone because Of q lack Q
funds inVthe treasury.
Respectfully,
"a. EVANS, Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
BRYAN TO
/. GO TO MIAMI
within NEXT
FEW DAYS
ur DID NOT ISSUE PROM
IsED STATEMENT TO-
DAY. BUT HAS 1T IN
COURSE OF PRE- P A R A.
TON
(By Associated Press)

Washing ton, June 15.-Former
Secretary Bryan did not issue his
nromised statement on the European
war and it's lessons for the United
states today, but announced that he
is preparing it in three parts, With
in a few days Bryan and Mrs. Bryan
will go to Miami, Florida.
|, President Wilson was asked TO-
,,ay lust what the changes were to
which Bryah referred as having been
made in the American note to Ger
many after his resignation had been
rendered and, accepted. The Presi-
dent said he felt it was best for him
not to discuss the resignation or 9TH
er questions connected with it..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
TO STANDARDIZE
MUSIC TEACHING

New York, June 15-At the New
York Musical Teachers Association
meeting at the Hotel McAljin today
efforts are being made to standardize
the teaching Of music. Prominent
teachers are greatly concerned about
the matter" said David Bispham,
$50 much is certain that active steps
are being taken at the meeting to
prepare and present for acceptance
somthing in tn shape Of a system OF
examination tor music teachers al
the next convention" Universe
harmony is sought.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
.LEACUERS CORDIALLY
WELCOMED TO
HEARTS AND HOMES
Of LAKELAND

One of the liveliest bands OF
young Christian workers seen in the
city Of Lakeland in many long day
assembled last night in the spacious
First Methodist church for the open
session Of the state League confer
ence. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and the
enthusiasm Of the young life Of Flor
ida Methodism was in the atmos-
phere.
On behalf of the local League and
the people of Lakeland. Mr.. }. Har-
din Peterson extended hearty well
come TO the Leagurs. The address
follows:
ladies' and Gentlemen and Fellow
Leaguers: "a
When friend greets friend. it is
NOT the mere words that count; out
tits the hearty clasp Of hand or
the twinkle of an eye So pray %
mt measure your welcome today
o,one nv the few words that may
cav for words are inadequate to ex'
nress the deepest emotions of man.
Lakeland has been extremely lot
ltunate within the past Twelve
months in having several conven'
.;ors of more or less Importance
and we have welcomed them all. VIZ
welcomed the U. C. v. because II
renresented a group of brave mel
who fought nobly for a cause whicf
Itbev thought was right; we weicom
cd the Woodmen of the Worlo oe
cause they represented an organiza
It;on which bound men closer 10
Lpether with a feeling OF brotneri.
love and fraternalism: and we wei
coined the Florida Educational Asso
citation because it represented ooo'
Of men and women who were LABOR
;ng for the advancement OF TN
vouth of the state. and Tor tne up
.,,a,rs of the State of Florida, an
the entire nation; and we "eicom
Won today, friends, not merels oe
.uso Won represent body OF mel
and women who have fought an
are t,shting for that which you nav
.ho,eht is right, and which
-,aht. and not merely because yo
ronreseut a body of devout men an
,rauen who are laboring for the ao
v.ncement of the youth of tn
: st.,e and the nation and the ent'r
World but because of all OF ines
; things and more; you are 'n =
welcome. Va
: rna welcome we extend to so
e !. welcome not only on d
e sas nf chapter ss42, of the ~
worth League. and not only on y
-, of the Methodist Eplscop'
nsnrch South. of this city. but is
welcome on behalf of every reiisio'
denomination Of this city; ana
sshalf of every. business organiza.ie
~ his city; a welcome on oehaii
! ,he city of Lakeland as munic
y nal;ty. and a welcome on oenal, ..
t,be individual citizens as ihai'uu
/ citizens. sHJ You are welcome to o.
!, : city, and to our homes. we WA =,
oyr city and homes to De svu
and your homes. The lasea s'r''
fcoutinued on Page 3D.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
LABOR NEWS AND NOTES

British India contains rs, $4,000
acres of rice.
The worlds richest phosphate
mine is on the Island of Curacao.
Chicago has more houses wired
for electricity than any other city in
the United States.
Control of employment agencies
in Luxemburg is soon to be taken
over by the Government.
Explorations within recent years
have indicated that China has coal
fields containing more fuel than all
the rest of the world combined.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
INVESTIGATION
INTO WlNNSbORo
RIOT N PROGRESS
(By Associated Prees.)

Winnesboro, s. c., June 15.-In-
quiry concerning the deaths Of Sher-
IN Hood and his negro prisoner,
Jutes Smith in rioting here yester-
day continues today. Clyde Isen-
hover, a relative of the white wom-
an, who is alleged to have been At
tackled by Smith, is not dead as re-
ported. Reports from Chester where
Isenhower is in a hospital today said
he had a small chance of recovery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15

The twenty-second annual Ep-
worth League Conference, which
opened last night under most aus
picious circumstances, has today got
ten down to real business, the morn
ing hours being devoted to the read
ing of reports Of the State officers
and other important business.
An enthusiastic evangelistic ser
vice was held at 6 o'clock this morn
ing in the park. where the many
happy young voices Doined IN the
|ecnss Of praise and Thanksgiving.
This service was led by Rev. J. l..
Kilgore. ~
The song service began at the
church at $3.50. followed by organi-
| zation, and getting ready for the
business of the conference.
The splendid report made by Pres
dent Chapman at last nights session
was adopted, and other State officers
made reports.
r. L.. Johnson, first vice presi-
dent. OF Fort Myers, reported MS
mart of the work progressing, the de-
yotional work of the League being
the most active part of the work, af
a rule.
Third Vice Presidents Report
Miss Virdie Iris Haddock. OF Live
Oak, read her report as third vice
nresident. Most Of the Leagues
have mission study classes and some
Of them reading circles. Some atten'
ition has been given to the Churcf
Discipline and League Constitution
land BYLAWS. Social features OF th'
Leagues are as a rule of high or
der. Numerous letters have beer
written and effort made to enlist co
operation of all Leaguers.
Secretary's Report
Garfield Evans, secretary. of Suth
er,and. made his report. He ma
found much pleasure in his work, be
cause Of the faithful cooperation 0
many Leaguers. Assisted by Mis-
niffenworth and Mr.. Stout the Yea
Book of 1914 was issued. costin'
s153 for printing. $s3 of which wa
Maid with advertising and plans ar
being perfected Tor making the bool
self-supporting. Mission slides. ex
b;h;tinp African views were show
sn a number of places, under direc
! tion Of the secretary.
Epworth Era Agents Report :.
Miss Erma Sellers, OF Fort Meao'
Enworth Era agent, reported abou
l I 900 copies Of the Era circulated
Florida, as we'll as a good circuiatio
: of the church organ, the Florid
christian Advocate, printed at Lake
land in which the League has
e mage. Miss Sellers has also sougr
e tn nromote more intelligent BID
study.
u The Junior Superintendent is Mr
: Nv. c. Hicks, OF Waldo. She onl
: has on her roll 6s Junior chapter
: as of which are chartered; has a
Il sisted in organizing one new chal
ter.
IS State Organizer Does Good work
n Mrs NJ M. Little, of Ocala, mat
n ber report as editor of the Leag'
If mage in the Advocate. and also
i state organizer. AS editor she nj
If filled the League page each wee
IL with League matter and edited OF
If special edition Of the Advocate.
1t organizer she has assisted in orga
~ izing six League chapters. attend
lg one rally and one district Confe
ence. She has travelled over 8
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15

miles in the interest of League work
and written more hhn 800 letters.
In 1914 forty new Leagues were re-
ported with an increase Of 600 men,
bers. This year there have been
twenty-five new Senior Leagues and
fourteen Juniors. two Knights Of
Ezelah and one Girls Of Epworth
Mrs. Little notes considerable prog
ress in the League organization in
Jackson vile, Ocala. Miami and the
Tampa districts, with hope Of per-
fectfon of the district organization
, in ali the other districts. ,.~.
A. Bernard Byrd, II: Tallahassee.
, could not be present but,Sent his re-
port, which was read by the secre-
tary. 1t contained these items of in
interest: Receipts for State dues,
, $1545O; Cuban special, $44S. %;
anniversary day. $11,44; miscellan-
eous, $121.S3; African special,
$274; scholarship in Southern Col
lege, $37 SO; total receipts, $S12.37;
disbursements. $7s4.9s; balance on
hand. $27.39.
Chas. w. Dudley. president of the
Jacksonville District Union, sent an
interesting report of the work OF
that union, and the report was read
by Miss Anna Dickinson, delegate
from Springfield League.
The district delegations were
called to meet in conference to Sc
Iect nominating committee. to
nominate officers for next year. The
committee named is as follows: c..
L.. johnson, Barlow district; Miss
virdie Haddock, Gainesville district
wv. C. White, Jacksonville district;
A. Sumner, Ocala district; S. w.
Lawler. Miami district; c. p. Gut
teridge, Palatka district; Miss Lu-
;,cile Dutill, Tallahassee district; Bry-
an Pemberton, Tampa district.
Chapter reports were called fol
and a number of interesting reports
were given.
A solo was sung by Miss Kilsore
of Sutherland, with Miss knight al
the piano. Rev: NJ. H. Norton, pre-
siding elder Of the Barlow district
was introduced to the conference.
kilograms of greeting were or
dered sent to conferences In session
: at Havana, Cuba; Alabama. Soutf
Georgia, North Alabama. Arkansas
: At II o'clock Rev. J. l.. sKilgore
president of the Florida Conference
Epworth League Board. addressed
J. the conference in strong presenta
t tion Of the theme, "Epworthtans Oh
the Mission Fields" Rev. Mr.. Xii
gore is pastor of the church at tn
q Methodist college town Of Sutherlan'
: on the Gulf.
a The committee appointed to con
t slider the Anastasia proposition, i
e accordance with President Chap
mans recommendation, consisting @
the State officers. met this afternoo
y at 2:3O for consideration of the mat
s. ter.
j. Interesting Program This Afternoo
} At 3:15 this afternoon Miss Etht
Bouehelle had charge Of an institut
on the Summer Conference for Mi:
lie sions."
Ie The Official Recreation program
IS the Epworth League. which Is bein
IS given at the Auditorium this aftel
K. noon beginning at 4 o'clock. is
lie follows:
As Invocation-Rev. I. c. Jenkin
D. Tampa.
I'd Remarks-Verdie Iris Haddock,
r Live Oak.
10 Work of Stanley and Livingstt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION

o,vmpi,,,n Springs. KY. June g.
The mid summer gathering of the
Kentucky Press Association began
here today and will last throughout
the week -.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
TEXAS MARSHALS MEET

Waco, Tex. June 15-The CITY
Marshals and Chiefs Of Police of the
State met here today. Uniform
methods of cooperation In the cap
turing and detection of criminals
will be adopted
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
BRUSSELS PAYS WAR TAX

Berlin, June 15-Brussels and
suburbs have decided to pay the
$11, ,25O,O 900 war lien imposed by
Germany today. The Belgian banks
are taking care Of the payments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONFERENCE IS NOW
GETTING DOWN TO STRENUOUS work.
MORNING
HOURS; OFFICIAL PROGRAM
rERNooN UDroR1UM; SOUTHERN colLEGE RALLY DR.
| Will

in Mission Fields of Africa.
Flag Drill--Lakeland Juniors.
Recitation-Vera Johnson, Kis-
simmee.
Instrumental Solo-irma Sellers.
Ft. Meade.
Special Special-Italian League,
Tampa.
Chorus--Palatka League.
Reading, in Spanish--Mrs. Sau-
rez. Tampa.
Chorus-Ft. Meade League.
Japanese National Hymn in native
language and costume-Miss Dewey
Dick.
Corea's Plea--Mr. Frazier, Ocala.
Impersonation- Immigrant"
Mr.. Colin Stout, Sutherland.
Vocal Number-Gainesville Quar-
tette.
"How to Help''-Eight Juniors.
instrumental Solo-Miss Ladd, De-
Land.
At the close of this program there
will be a social hour and refresh.
ments will be served by Miss Over
street, Wilson, McCord. and Lola
Trammell A number Of Chinese
and japanese curios will be on dis
play and souvenirs of little packets
Of tea will be given to the delegates
+, Committees Appointed
Committees as required by the
constitution, were appointed as fol-
lows:
State Of League. L. Kilgore
Genie Casey, Miss Loveland.
Temperance-O. e. Rice, Lucy Du
til, Irene Comes.
! Awarding Banner. E. Lewis
Mrs. Eva Van Dyke, Mrs. l.. P
Means.
Finance. E. Gutteridge, Er
ma Lathrop, e. A. Gallagher.
New BUSINESS. w. Lawler
Lula F. Jones, Roceda Tucker.
Resolutions-E. Wright, Mar
garet Cathcart, Errol Morgan.
), Missions. C. Jenkins, Rev. A
Suarez, Elvira Dieffenwierth.
;Anastasia Assembly-C. L. John
son, chairman; NJ. H. Jones, Virdi
Haddock, Edna Fussell. G. Evans, A
B. Byrd, Erma Sellers, Mrs. NJ. Lit
tie, Mrs. w. C. Hicks, Gertrud
Overstreet, E. A. Gallagher. Mar
McMullen, s. w. Goodwin, Ethe
, Bouchelle, Eliza Wright, w. {
White, Delle Straman.
: Program for Tonight and Tomorro,
II The following is the program fo
tonight and tomorrow:
i Tuesday Night
7:30-Song and devotional ser'
ice.
y 7:45lChapter reports.
/ S:00-Southern College Rally. D
R. H. Alderman presiding.
( Wednesday Morning
a 6:00-Sunrise Quiet Hour
: Mum park.
S:30-Song and devotional SER
n Ice.
i a:oO-Address 'The League
e Your Town" Mrs. Madue b. Lii
= tie.
9:3O-Business session. ElectiC
# of officers, selection of next place
g meeting, reports of committees.
: 10:30-Address 1.-THE Missional
s Agencies of Our Church." Mr.. A. Y
Mohn. president Ruth Hargrove i
5, stitute.
11:00-Chapter reports.
II 11:15-General discussion, 1T
Non Christian Religions of {
n World" led by Rev. l.. Law
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
Wednesday Afternoon

Moon.
Wednesday Afternoon
3:3O-Institute, The League Ad-
ministration
4:00-Installati of officers.
4:15-The Conference Photograph
4:30-Recreation. Seeing Lake.
land by automobile.
Wednesday Night
7:30-Song and devotional serv-
ice.
Chapter reports.
S:15-Address "The Call to be a
Missionary" Rev. ]. NJ. Gross.
Adjournment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

New York, June 15-The national
open golf championships will be run
of at Baltusrol golf linkc today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-15
c. B. WILLIAMS Of !;
COLUMBUS, GA.
APPOINTED ]. 5. ATTY
PANAMA CANAL ZONE
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated PreSs.)
Washington, June Is. President
Wilson today appointed Charles b.
Williams of Columbus, Ga, to be
United States attorney for the pana-
ma Canal Zone.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-15

ing these islands last year, decided
to order three sets Of Ramsay scrap
ers for his factory. One Of these in
conyeyors connects two
mills that are over 80 feet centers.
We have the following from Mr.. F.
A. Alexander Of McBryde Sugar Com
pany:
Our old slat intermediate carriers
were discarded this past year and We
installed modified Fiji drag carriers.
resulting In better mill feed and
cleaner mills
Messchaert Juice Grooves.
This invention stands in q class by
itself. not only in simplicity, but also
in the Improvement that it makes pos
sible wherever installed. Since last
year q great number Of factories have
installed this system of growing In
the discharge rollers with gratifying
results. The low moisture reported
from a number of our factories can be
credited in a large measure to the
Messchaert system of growing.
We quote Mr.. James A. Webster on
this subject:
From results obtained from the
Messchaert grooves it looks as IL they
have earned their right to stay. See
ing that this Is so. .Aink attention is
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-15

Memorial hall. where the Union OF
Democratic Control an organization
which Is opposed 10 conscription and
favors peace. was advertised to hold Q
meeting. and unceremoniously threw
the speakers from the platform and
turned the gathering into . recruiting
meeting
Bombs containing '.asphyxiating
gases" were launched and then the
soldiers took the platform BY storm.
Several OF the speakers. Including r.
ID. Morel. the leader Of the union.
sought refuge In . ante room. a. did
the women who were distributing leaf
lets. The promoters Of the meeting
we're thrown from the platform with
the furniture 70 which they clung.
The soldiers took the places OF the
speakers and passed q resolution de-
handing that the activities Of the
union should be stopped. and declar-
ing that the only terms Of peace &C
|ceptable to the Allies were those
which should be dictated otter the
|complete defeat OF Germany. -