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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
GERMANS FIGHT
COMMERCIAL SLAVERY
(By Associated Press. }

Berlin, Dec. 21.-German COM
mercial organizations are making a
strenuous protest against form OF
commercial slavery" which they
say is beginning to make itself
known.
Most business firms, since the be-
ginning of the war, have voluntar-
lily paid to the relatives of employees
called into the army, a portion of
such employees salaries. or wages
Some of them particularly in the
Rhineland are now making the en-
ployes enter into an agreement to
work for their firms at least three
years after the arrival Of peace, on
pain of having the voluntary pay
ments to their relatives cease. Their
salaries may or may not be raised
during that time. They also are
asked to sign a sort of note, which
in effect is a promise TO repay the
aggregate of the payments made to
relatives, at 5 per cent, If they leave
the employ of the firm within three
years.
Chambers of Commerce that have
taken the matter up, while agreed
that the burdens upon many firms
of paying salaries to employees rela-
tiyes are sometimes inordinately Sc
we're. are convinced that stringent
steps must be taken against prac-
tice as "unsocial" and "unpatriotic"
nas the plan adopted by the Rhine
land firms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
BRITISH TO USE AMERICAN
TwINE TO BIND HARVEST
(By Associated Press. }

london, Dec. 22-American twine
will be used almost exclusively to
bind next years British harvest.
Agents for the United States mills
now on the spot have already placed
enough orders for this purpose, de-
spite earnest appeals to the farmers
to give their business to the home
manufacturers on patriotic grounds.
English farmers were told that if
they would buy their twine from the
English manufacturers they would
affect saving to the nation of ST.
ESQ, 900 and 10000 tons of cargo
space for food shipping. Binder
Irvine, it was pointed out, is bulky,
occupying more than two and a
quarter times the space required for
deadweight.
The English farmers were also in
formed by the local trade that the
manufacturers in this country were
never in a better position to supply
all their needs. Stocks were said to
be higher than usual because the ex-
port of twine is prohibited. Eighty
per cent of the people employed in
the local mills are women so that
there was no question of requiring
male labor that might be needed or
government work. AS to prices II
Twas claimed that the British manu-
|facturer could compete favorapl1
with the one across the Atlantic.
But for some unexplained reason
the orders went to the Americans
The English farmers seemingly ig
nored all these appeals. The position
was somewhat complicated in tn
ease of dealers who handle thes
American agricultural implements
as IL is usually understood tina
these agents shall make point o
stocking American binder twine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
EERANS TO MARCH IN
INAUGURAL PARADE

Special to the Telegram.)
tallahassee, Fla, Dec. at
definitely settled today that the
bs Confederate Veterans will par
bate in the Inauguration for the
! time in history when a general
er was issued from here by ad-
hnt general and Chief Of Sta6 T.
Appleyard, calling all old soldiers
meet in front Of the court house
h at $3.50 Jan. 2 to be given a
uN in the parade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
BUOY TRAVELLED $500 MILES
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 21.-The row.
ing voyage Of a whistling buoy. has
Just been written into maritime rec
ords by the United States Bureau OF
Lighthouses and its courses charted
by the Photographic Office of the
Navy in the interest Of science
Nantucket Shoals whistling buoy,
stationed of the Massachusetts,
coast to mark the location OF the
Nantucket Shoals Light ship, began
its wanderings on Jan. 20, 1913.
and with its siren constantly sound
ing a doleful warning to mariners,
continued its voyage for year and
seven months.
1t was recovered Aug. 16, 1915, IN
good condition, approximately 25qs
miles northwest of Bermuda by th{
French cruiser Marseillaise, towedl
into Bermuda and since has beer
turned over to the United State II
government by the Bermudian au II
thorities. The officers OF the Man II
seillaise have been appropriated
thanked by the United States anil
the buoy, which had been unsuccessful
fully sought by steamers of tn
Light House Service and other goijil
ernment vessels after having bee II
reported at various points in tfiIl
North Atlantic, is again ready ftlE;
service, after overhauling at N9i|i
York. iiE
photographers estimate the bui I'D
has Travelled at least $500 mill
the distance. in 3ll
lines from point to point where
was reported. Her actual miledt
was much more th. III
that. h4tI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
SAL. ENGINEERS, CONDUCTOR
Nd ; 1RAINmEN KILLED mi
RECk NEAR LIVE OAK today
STOCKS OF OLD
CLOTHES DEPLETED

New York, Dec. 21.-"Charity be-
gins at home" is an adage that prob
ably has been impressed upon the
minds of those now, engaged in col.
lecting supplies to furnish the custom
ary Christmas cheer for the poor and
destitute in the metropolis. The work
of the Christmas charitable organiza-
tions this year has brought to light a
surprising fact.
There are no old clothes in New
York. The Salvation Army and simi.
lar organizations have combed the
city from end to end in efforts to col.
lect a sufficient supply of CASTOR
clothing to supply the needy. But
their endeavors have been in vain.
All Of the old coats and cloaks and
other wearing apparel discarded by
New Workers have been sent to the
Belgians, the Serbians, the Lithuan.
ians and other war sufferers in Eu.
rope.
Fortunately the call of the poor for
this year is lighter than has
been the case for many years past.
This fact is attributed in q measure
to the mild weather experienced so far
this winter.
But more potent factor in the sit.
uation is that there Is no lack Of en-
ployment for those willing and able
to work. All Of the charitable organi-
zations which supply cheer for the
1omeless and forlorn unite in declar-
ing that there 10 tar less poverty in
. .ew York than there was year ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
ART WORK ON BRIDGE
ACROSS TAMPA BAY

|st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-The
|st actual work on the proposed
bmpa & st. Petersburg railroad
In be started today when the en-
|neering corps Of the st. Petersburg
Ivestment Co., begins making the
|rvey across old Tampa bay. The
|oject of building a 22-mile rail-
bad from st. Petersburg to Tampa,
|hich started last spring by H.
bhlter Fuller and George 8. Candy,
cans an expenditure of about ST.
10000 or more and includes q
fidge six miles long across Tampa
". When completed trains can run
sm here to Tampa in one hour.
The survey is to be started today
that all Of the preliminary work
III be completed and the company
)ll be ready to start actual con-
tuction as soon as the state legis-
ture can pass certain bills which
y necessary at its session early in
10 spring. These bills are re-
llred because the bridge will be
hs connecting two counties and
FIs are to be collected. 1t is pro-
ped that the bridge will start from
us side at a point north OF Mas
Rs bayou and reach across to a
pint near Sunset park.
The bridge will be constructed on
tacrete and wide enough to accom-
fdate the electric line, a roadway
hd possibly a steam road. Such a
tort line will give road only az
lies in length as the distance from
bridge to Tampa will be seven
lies and from the bridge to st. Pc
fsburg a distance OF about nine
fles. The bridge could have been
istructed at a narrow point pu'
Z cost Of the long bridge will oe
but the same as a shorter ne pe'
aase the water is more snaiio"
'sy little trouble is expected In sc
afing right Of way as the Invest
snt company has large holdings or
Us side and the owners on the op
'slte shore are anxious for the roae
It will be Of considerable value II
= Development of the country
aich is now scarcely known at tina
kut.
rhe survey across the bay vii
f0oaoly be completed within tw'
'ess and borings will be taken .
emine Just what win be me
10 in building the piers and lay
= the concrete.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
buble Header
Freight Ran
Into WaShOut
GINEERS LEE AND COXWELL
ND UCTOR PAYNE
&nLLED, ALSO 8 NEGRO TRAIN.
EN: 18 CARS DITCHED
(By Associated Press. }

scksonville, Dec. %. Six men
s killed today when a double
der freight on the Seaboard Air
/ Railway ran into a washout at
Kinley, Fla, this morning. McKin-
is midway between Live Oak and
L City.
Engineers e. M. Lee and G.. M.
well, C. R. Payne, conductor,
three negro trainmen, were
bed. All live here. The train
running from Tallahassee to
Asonville. Eighteen cars left the
tks
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 22.-Diplomats
here eagerly watched for Indications
as to whether European neutrals
will follow the United States lead
and appeal to belligerents to make
known the objects tor which they
are fighting. Spanish and Swiss
representatives have been to the
state department frequently since
the proposals were made known.
There is a feeling that the United
States hopes to become the clearing
house for views and possibly terms
for the belligerents. Several diplo-
mats have advised their governments
to that effect in order to guide them
in replying. Charge Crew, of the
American embassy cabled that the
note had been received In
Berlin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
GERMANY READY TO MAKE =
KNOWN Terms IF ALLIES
AGREE TO NEGOTIATIONS
ERNIE E. WEBB DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Has Been a Tampan for Thirty
Years-Nearly Lost Life in
Railroad Accident

Tampa, Dec. 21.-Ernie E. Webb,
prominent citizen of this city, died
yesterday morning at IL o'clock,
following a lingering illness. Mr..
Webb was resident of Tampa for
the past thirty years and was con-
nected with the Atlantic Coast Line
until about seven years ago, when
he was badly injured in railway
accident and since that time he has
been slowly failing. He resided at
the DeSoto Hotel.
Mr.. Webb was born in Grand View
forty-eight years ago. He spent
his early days in Texas and New
Mexico. He moved to Tampa when
he was in his "teens' and has been
prominent here ever since. He was
the son of the late R. F. Webb, who
owned and managed the old Palmet-
to Hotel, the first hotel in Tampa.
His father was prominent politi-
clan of this city.
Besides his wife he is survived by
q daughter, Miss Ernestine Webb; a
son, Richard Webb, and three broth
ers, w. r. Webb, Goodlet Webb,
of the Tampa Elec-
trio Company, and G.. e. Webb, con-
tractor. He also leaves two sisters,
Mrs. W. L. Parker, wife Of the men,
aeer Of the DeSoto Hotel, and Mrs.
NJ. w. Pollica. He is survived by
his mother, Mrs. r. F. Webb.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
LAKELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DEC. %, 1915
TEN INCHES OF
SNOW IN OHIO,
worst BLIZZARD
IN YEARS
(By Associated Press.)

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 22.-The
heaviest snow in years has fallen
throughout Ohio. Ten inches is re-
ported at Canton. Cleveland report
ed one of the wrist billiards in
years, and trains are hours late.
Fears for the safety of Lake steam
ers caught at sea are expressed. Re-
ports from New York said the west
ern part of that State is in the grip
Of a blizzard. Rochester said the
snow there threatened to stop traf-
fic. Buffalo reported six inches OF
snow in two hours.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
BOARD
NAMED BY
President
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 2.-President
Wilson nominated William Denman,
Of San Francisco, Bernard N. Baker,
of Baltimore, John A. Donald, Of
New York, John Barber White. Of
Kansas City and Theodore Brent, Of
New Orleans, to be members of the
government shipping board.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
KANSAS MASONIC
HOME DESTROYED;
5 DEAD, LOSS
ESTIMATED At
$250,O00
(By Associated Press. }

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 22.-At least
five are believed to have perished as
a result Of fire which destroyed the
main building of the Kansas Masonic
Home here. Several were injured.
Two bodies were recovered. The loss
is estimatd at quarter of a million
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
Other NeutralS
May Follow
Lead Of U. S.
BRITAIN WILL MAKE NO REPLY
UNTIL ALLIES MAKE ONE I'M
CONCERT; AMERICAN NOTE
HAS BEEN DELIVERED
(By Associated Press. J

London, Dec. 22.-Gt is semi-off-
cially announced that Germany will
make known her chief peace terms
Immediately If the entente's reply to
the central powers proposals leaves
the door open for negotiations, said
a news agency dispatch from The
Hague.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
cUMM|hS, CONVICTED
BANK WRECKER.
WAS PARDONfD
THIS MORNING
(By Associated Prees.)

Comstock, N. Y, Dec. 22.-Wil-
liam J. Cummins, convicted wrecker
of the Carnegie Trust Company of
New York, was freed by q pardon
which reached here this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

As general manager Of the London
and Southwestern Railway, Sir Her'
bert Walker has directed the move
ment Of $4,000 troop trains and sew
.eral hundred thousand Red cross
trains carrying the wounded, since the
beginning of the war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
Send Copies Of Note Abroad
1Ru Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 22.-Official Co
pies of Lansing's statements of yes
terday regarding the Presidents
notes will be sent abroad for the IN
formation of foreign governments so
there will be no misconstruction OF
the presidents purposes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

Peter Goellet Gerry, the young
Democrat who is to succeed Henry
LIMIT as United States senator from
Rhode Island, is a great grandson Oh
EIbridge Gerry, who was elected VICE
president with Madison in 1872.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

/ Family trees are bewildering thir
For instance Queen Mary is one
GRAFTON nearer to James 1. than
King George.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

Playing billiards is one OF VIII !
J. Bryan's favorite recreations. !
his friends declare that he IL X .
what of an expert at the game.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
Many BRIDGES
WASHED AWAY
NEAR St. AUGUSTINE
(By Associated Press.)

~ <AcS~A"SSo iCoo'J
st. Augustine, Dec. 22.-Many
bridges in this section were washed
out as result ct the Torrential
rains yesterday. Many automobile
parties are stranded here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
(By Associated Prees.)

London, Dec. 22.-The British
yesterday captured El-Arish, ninety
miles east of the Suez canal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
STOCK MARKET
Rallied TODAY
(By Associated Press. }

(By Associated Prees.)
New York, Dec. 22.-Substantia
recoveries from yesterdays close
were shown at the opening Of the
stock market.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

CARDINAL Gibbons, now in his ssrd
~ has Just completed a six-volume
mes Of his "reminiscences.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
GERMAN SUBMARINE
U-45 sunk BY
DESTROYFRS
(By Associated Press. }

Paris, Dec. 22.-The German
submarine U-Forty-five, which re-
Gently operated of st. Nazairo, has
been sunk by destroyers, according
to a Nantes dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
No Statement Now
(By Associated Preas.)

London, Dec. 22.-The British
government will not make statement
at present regarding President W1l-
sons note, Andrew Bonar Law told
the House Of Commons. He consid-
cred 1t question to be dealt with
simultaneously with the allies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 22-The British
'parliament has prorogued until Feb
ruary Z.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

Paris, Dec. 22.-American Ambas-
sador Sharp delivered the American
note to Premier BRAND last night.
today printed the text.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

Eva Booth. Salvation Army Leader
will enter upon her 45th year, O
Christmas day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
Russians Retiring
(By Associated Press.)

Petrograd, Dec. 22.-The Rus
SLAMS are retreating in Dobrudja, the
war Office announced.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22

Note Delivered to Premier BRAND
(By Associated Pre9s.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-22
WEATHER FORECAST

Frost tonight.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
CHICAGO SEWERS
 FOR LACK OF COAL
CBy Review L..ased Wire,

CHICAGO. Dec. IS. - The zero weather prevailing. Chicago tonight was face to face with fuel famine. Reports from all sections of the city indicated that hOusehOlders and own CTS of apartment buildirss were ob- taining coal only with the greatest difficulty and that the visible supply is rapidly diminishing
 Fstin atps of Chi"ago's coal receipts and consumption. worked out today bv George H. Gushing, editor of the Black Diamond. an organ of the trade indicated that the receipts are be tween 900 and : GOO tons a day short of the cOnsu-~utiOn.
 Tn an effort to reduce the coal con sumption the city health commission er urged Chicaeoans tO reduce the av- craze office and house tempera'ures from 70 to 65 degrees. asserting that given fresh air and sufficient cloth ing. this would be a moro healthful temperature than 70 degrees.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
DOESN'T MEAN WITHDRAWAL.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-It was of ficially stated at the war department tonight that the order for the return of the 16.000 national guardsmen for muster out of the federal service. was not to be construed as foreshadowing a movement out of Mexico by General Pershing's column Officials also ex- plained that force of 75,000 guards men would be maintained on the bor- der until Pershing was withdrawn. and that today's order merely was in pursuance of the previously announced policy to reduce the militia in the field to the minimum necessary.
 It is generally understood here that when the expedition in Mexico is withdrawn the entire guards force will be returned to home points for muster out.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
MOTHER AND THREE
 BABIES BURNED TO
 DEATH IN CHEYENNE
CBy Review Leased Wire)

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Dec IS.- The bodies of Mrs. Roy A White of Bay les. California, and three children. were removed today from the ruins of the IntsrOcean Hotel. which was de- stroyed WIS fire here last night The hody of Mr White was recovered last "igNt A rine months old baby was ~0scued alive by firemen. but died shortly afterward
 White met death by junping from a third story window when he came in contact with live wires and was cleo 'rocuted. Fire broke out in the paint shop and storehOuse of the Union Pa cifc Railroad at the time the hotel was burning. The railway property was practically destroyed at loss es- timated at S16S00O. The fire was said 10 have been due to defective wiring
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
BANK IN COLORADO
 HAMLET IS ROBBED
National Bank at Brush Is Pil. fered of $5OOO: Robbers
 Made Good Escape.
CBy Review Leased Wire)

BRUSH, Colo, Dec. IS. - Sheriff s posses and a large number of civilians late today abandoned pursuit of two robbers who entered the Stockmen's National Bank here at o'clock this morning and escaped in a high pow cred automobile with between s5,000 and s6.000. Trace of the robbers was lost several miles northeast of here and the chase was halted.
 The two men, with their caps pull ed down over their eyes. entered the bank just at opening time. Cashier A. P Fiericks and three other bank employees were instantly covered" and ordered not to make an outcry. The cashier and assistants were fore ed to lie face down on the floor while the robbers grabbed all the silver and currency in sight. Then the bank of flcials were marched into the cault and the cault door locked.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
PLEASED AUDIENCE
 GREETS FIRST SHOW
 OF THE COMMON LAW
Clara Kimball Young's First Great Picture Among Selz- nick Releases Is Seen at the Orpheum Theatre.

If the story of "The Common Law" was a success, the play has been more than that-it has proved a sensation. Critics throughout the country have been outspoken regarding Clara Kim ball Young's clever interpretation of the beautiful artists model, who offers herself to go to him under The Com. mon Law" but who Tn the end Is unit. ed with him under the safer and more conservative method of matrimony.
 Thousands have followed Valerie through this story from the very be- ginning, on through her career as an artists model. until her marriage to Louis Neville. They found in the story a new theme, something out of the stereotyped style.
 In "The Common Law" Miss Young is particularly fortunate in having eX- ceptional support. Conway Tearle is strong as Louis Neville, the artist. Paul Capellani is good as Querida and Edna Hunter as Rita. In fact, the en- tire cast is unusually clever
 The Common Law" will appear two more days at the Orpheum and each day will play matinee. It is one of the best photoplays ever seen in the Warren District or in the state of Arizona and merits the patronage of every theatre-sGer in the community.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
MORAN IS 0UT-FOuGHT
 BY GUNBOAT SMITH

NEW YORK, Dec lS.-'Gunboat' Smith of this city outfought Frank Moran of Pittsburg in six rounds of a ten round boxing contest in Brooklyn tonight. Moran made the better show ing in three of the rounds and in an other, the first round. the exchanges were even.
 Of the two heavyweights, Smith was active and aggressive. but wild, while Moran was slow and missed several opportunities. Smith forced the fight ing until the fourth round. when Nor an cornered him and almost ended the contest with a short right arm blow on the jaw. that made Smith eroeey- Smith rallied. however. and punished Moran in the next three rounds. In the last round. Moran was aggressive The weights were Smith lS6E. Moran l9l.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
RUTH LAW PopULARIZES
 AVIATION FOR WOMEN

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-Women soon nav find that an automobile trip from New York to Boston is slower and less pleasant than an aeroplane voy. age from New York to Chicago in the oDinion of Miss Ruth B. Law. who re- gently established a new cross-country record in her flight from Chicago to New York. At dinner given in her honor here tonight by the Civic Forum and the Aero Club of America, Miss Law said that she hoped to devote all of her time to popularizing air travel for womeh.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-19
6. & A. ELEVEN 5;
 D. OF C. GUARDS O
c. & A. B: Battery B. O.

C. d. A. 55, Battery b, U.
 One continuous succession of touch downs. briefly tells the story Of Sun days game on the Warren gridiron in which the undefeated eleven of the c. & A. walloped the squad of Battery B. District of Columbia guards from Douglas.
 Eieht touchdowns were made. and only one goal missed by Bill Gallach CTS victorious machine. At that sev eral of the c. & As stars were absent from the game, including ByIon Thomas. Leson and B. Monahan, all out on account of injuries.
 The lineup of the teams is as fol lows:
 c. & A.-Hughes, le: Wilkins. It; Crouch. lg: Mulcahy. c: Putner, rg: Tulford. Tt: wrieht. re: Laswell. rh: Nemicl,. In: Wilson ub: John Gait. fb
 Battery R-Carroll. schneider. le; Perkins. Robey. It: Green, lg: Streets c: Spencer. rg: Weedon, Willis. Tt: Greasteen and O'Donnell. re: McGrath Ladson. rh: Ramsdell. In: McGrath McCartv. Qb: Brown. fb.
 Referee-Sergeant Emerson. sixth field artillery.