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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

sum of over $4,000 for the boys in
arms. of whom Polk county has given
over 400. Now our county committee
faces the task of no less important
duty of making provision f. The
more than 1000 boys who are left
behind.
1t is significant fact that al! may
no; be familiar with that at the be-
ginning of our participation in The
present war that the government not
only asked the Young Mems Chris
tan Association to make provision
for the boys in the army and navy
nut as well that they work in the
Industrial field from which must
come our munitions of war. and
among the no less patriotic SOLDIERS
of the soil" for whom in a peculiar
way our county work has proven it.
self So efficient that the department
o: agriculture has asked the Associa-
tion to organize every agriculture
county in the United States. To the
accomplishment of this task the
County Work Department. of the In
tcrnational Committee has given it.
self with no little zeal. Polk coun-
ty has the distinction Of being the
first county organized for this type
Of work south of Virginia and east
OF the Mississippi river. An interna-
t!onal secretary for county work will
soon be conveniently located to have
charge of the whole Southeastern
District. 1t is easily seen that Poll:
ccunty's success will be watched
with great interest by the Depart
ment of Agriculture and many other
counties whose people are beginning
to evidence a deep interest in this
type of work. We are going to be-
gin the organization of local asso-
c;aticns as quickly as possible and
hope to have most Of the larger CEN
ters of the county organized by Jan
!. A great many questions have been
asked the writer since taking ND this
work, and I would like to take this
public way in answering the more
important ones.
1. What is the distinctive objec
tive of county work?
Briefly, it is to christianize the
dominant leadership in community
life. Not only for the local com
r,unity but for all communities in
which the Y. M. C. A. boy may 60
1t confines its work largely to boys
and young men between the ages o,
Il and 21.
| 2. How is the work organized in
the local community?
The county committee nominal tes
three men who serve as a Board OF
Directors and are elected by a body
Of locally interested men which are
called together by the committee In
each of the centers in which we
work. 1t will become the duty OF
this Board of Control to discover AMI
appoint leadership for the work
These leaders organize the norma
gang of boys who play together and
conduct Bible study, educational
work, and play activities, meetino
the boys one evening week.
B Does this constitute all Of the
work that is done?
No. A great deal of work Is done
in more general way with all class
es Of people. The local leaders and
Y. M. G. A. Secretary will be able t.
conduct play festivals and demon
strations in the high schools and 9th
ef schools of the county, and also al
ether community events where such
things are desirable. We will have
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

The Arcadia News will change
from an afternoon to morning pa
per, in order to give Editor Jones all
day to count his money, during the
big era of prosperity which is now
dawning on the fair city.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

Good Roads Department, and Wealth.
er bureau, at the Florida State Fair
and Exposition which will be held i'll
Jacksonville from February &c to
March 1918, inclusive, Secretary
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

It is no longer a mark of distinc-
ton to have to pay an income tax.
In many industrial enterprises en-
ployer and employe will be on the
same footing in this respect.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

Hamilton county voted it's bond is
sue for good roads on Monday. as we
predicted it would This will provide
an important link in the great
paved system leading to South Flor
lds, connecting with the velvet roads
OF Folk, the finest in the world. Good
fer cid Hamilton,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

Lots of strangers in the city. We're
glad to see them all, new corners and
faces we have seen before. Hope
they will tarry long with us and like
our people. The latter will be friend
ly If given a chance.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

For Xmas presents nothing more
appreciable than some fine large
photographs! And Bruce can sure turn
you out some as fine as ever made.
This week for special negatives for
before Xmas delivery. Phone 1873
Red for engagements. zoos
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

Editor Holly, Of Sanford, now feels
that he has done his bit, having sus-
tanned an attack of German measles,
with the result that the latter is now
so badly demoralized that it will hes
itate about tackling anybody else.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

FOR SALE. C. Smith No. 9
typewriter in first-class condition.
Cheap; must sell at once. Phone
497- Blue. 7OOa
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

We are firmly convinced that one
of the greatest evils Of the war is too
much advice, being ladled out by
people who are not capable of ad-
Vlsi1g
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

Xmas nearly here-better call at
Bruce's Studio this week and have
some fine Photographs made for pres
ents. Phone 1873 Red. zoos
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13
UNITED STATES NAVAL
EXHIBIT AT BIG STATE
FAIR TO COST S25. 900

In addition to the mammoth ex,
hibit Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. Bureau of An
amal Industry, Forestry Department.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

WANTED-Large, Clean, Cotton
Rags at the Telegram office.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13
4 F. D. JACOBS
professional Piano Tuner

Getting your piano tuned Is not
luxury; it Is necessity. A pi-
ano is a valuable piece Of proper.
3 ty and will not stand neglect. It
should be cared for regularly by
competent tuner and repair man.
pa good piano will grow better un.
der skilled care In tuning and reg
olatlaO. mako no charge for ex-
6 hninlnc your plano. Try me.
I Phone No. elS or leave orders at
4 Futch and Gentry's Undertaking
J Offices
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

of the Navy, Josephus Daniels b,,|
announced to President W. F. Coad
Nan, General Manager B. X. Han,
fourde, Secretary B. R. Kessler VicA
president D. D. Upchurch ami
Treasurer A. P. Anthony, that MI
will send to the Florida State Fair /,
gigantic naval exhibit, costing al
pcoximately $4,000 to assemble
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13
INCREASE IN HAULING RATES

;. $500. Upstairs$6.O0
L. w. YARNALL,
J, c. SKINNER,
G. S. SHERROD,
w. H. TRIP,
WILL ZELMER,
HENRY LOHMAN,
w. M. LUCAS,
F. M. MYERS,
B. F. HOLLAND,
JESSE KING,
GEO. ROSS,
I. THOMPSON. s9es
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-13

See those fine large photos N
Bruuce's Studio, Phone 1873 Red. 7M
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

slide over the decisive event-that brusque intervention in all attempts at mediation by the Russian mobilization, which was even repeatedly dissuaded by the English ambassador at St. Petersburg"
 Do you think that under these cir cumstances the moral indignation in the tone of the entente note IS sin cere?" was asked
 Most certainly I do," replied Direc- tor Hammann. "I am of the same opinion as Bernard Shaw and consider the sincerity of this moral indignation as a new instance of the providential harmony between the interests and moral and political ideas of England We know this moral indignation from history. When the Prussians and the Austrians marched into Schleswig Holstein. in order to assist their coun- trymen and fight on the side of the Schleswig- Holstein irredentists for the independence of the German race, then Lord Palmerston and Lord Shaftsbury in the lower and upper houses mani fested the same moral indignation. They also immediately found the same sincere words as outrage, violence. most cowardly and 'frightful atroc- ities.
 oiHNtIt was AolI I-Nna VI Sits . m dignation when on July 20, 1914, he received from the German chancellor the suggestion that Germany, if Eng fish neutrality were guaranteed, would enter into an obligation not to aspire to territorial extension at Frances cost, also, if Germany were victorious in the war. At that time also Grey declared this proposal as most shame full and the offer of mean (base) traf- fic at Frances expense"
 And the reproaches that the Ger man peace offer contained nothing tangible" was suggested
 The tangible point" said Dr. liar mann was that Germany declared her readiness to communicate her peace conditions in conference with her ad- versares. The entente has declined this proposal To me it seems evident that the entente, when doing this, felt seriously concerned and greatly de- pressed on account of the impression this refusal of the German peace offer must make on the neutral world.
 This is clearly indicated by the tone of the entente note. It is exactly as if the entente were in a certain sense afraid to listen to the conditions of the central powers. Are those men who gave to the entente note it's particular tone perhaps afraid that these condl- tions of the central powers are much too sensible and moderate for them before their nations. who long for peace. to undertake the responsibility of declining those individual condi- tions? At all events our adversaries would have acted more frankly if they had flatly and plainly said: We will wait because we still hope that we need not negotiate, but can dictate the terms of peace In order to avoid this awkward avowal the entente now takes the attitude of the judge of the world.
 But all that the entente obtains by this proceeding is that it's guilt for the continuation of the war unmis- takably in the eyes of the whole world is not demolished but increased"
 And what will the central powers reply to this note?"
 Dr. Hammann answered:
 T am no more in office: I do not know the official peace plans"
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

Mexican soil as soon as practicable. such withdrawal, subject to the fur ther terms of this agreement, to be completed not later than ............ that is to say forty (40) days after the approval of this agreement by botii governments
 Article 2-The American comman- der shall determine the manner in which the withdrawal shall be affect cd. so as tO ensure the safety of tho territory affected by the withdrawal
 Article 3-The territory evacuated by the American troops shall be oc- cupied and adequately protected by the constitutionalist forces and such evac- uation shall take place when the con- stitutionalist forces have taken posi- ton to the south of the American fcrces SC as to make effective such occupation and protection. The Mex ican commissioners shall determine the plan for the occupation and protection of the territory evacuated by the American forces.
 Article 1.-The American and Mexi- can commanders shall deal separately. or wherever practicable in friendly cooperation, with any obstacles which may arise tending to delay the with drawal. In case there are any further activities of the forces in.mical to the constltutionalist government which threaten the safety of the international
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

German troops) to take her armies back to Antwerp and then let the Ger mans, under protest, march through the country
 How little such action would have violated the spirit of existing condi- tions may be understood if one recalls the secret clauses of the treaties of 1891. In them, certain agreements from former times were maintained which reserve, as well to England as to Ger many the right to occupy Belgian fortress. In 1887. a great English newspaper-if I am not mistaken, 1t was the Standard-still declared that employment on the part of Germany of the right of way through Belgium could not be taken as in violation Of Belgian neutrality"
 At this point the interviewer said:
 "In addition. to this the question of the principle of nationality plays a large part in the answer of the enten- te. What importance must be attrib- uted to this principle in the present situation"
 In his reply Director Hammann emphasized every word
 "No nation." he said, ''is better able to understand this principle than Ger many. for no great civilized nation has suffered so much, has been forced to struggle so greatly, because of being suppressed and dismembered by neigh boring races Equally no single great nation has less to fear from the appli- cation of this principle of nationalities than the German. Germany would ab- solutely consent, if this principle of na- tionalities were carried out in Egypt, India, Morocco, Ireland, by the coun- try in power, not to speak of Russia's nationalities.
 Germany has been brutally treated for centuries by her nesghbors, despite this principle of nationalities. Yet in 1866, exactly fifty years ago, that is. in the Nimolsburg peace (closing the war between Prussia and Austria) clause was inserted upon the demand of Napoleon H., which left open for the southern German states tho conclusion of separate confederation. The lead ing but unavowed idea was then tD found a new Rhinebund."
 As to the free existence of small na- tions, Dr. Hammann said:
 This idea, too, has found a very strange illustration during the war. Only a few weeks have elapsed since leading French minister termed the misfortune of the Rumanians plainly gross blunder By this 'blunder,' whole nation has been pushed into mis- cry. Rumania has been dragged into great war by all sorts of dark mach nations.
 And then. look at Greece. There the entente has occupied the ports railroads, cable and postal stations and whole districts of the country all against the law of nations. There the entente has simply taken what it need ed, and by blockade and hunger has l forced the Greeks to surrender thos
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

demand for a vote without reference to committee. Such a discussion, it was pointed out tonight, might lead to another general debate on the Euro pean war situation, such as character iZed the controversy at the last session of congress over the right of American citizens to travel on armed ships of belligerents.
 Senator Stone declared that the sim pie question involved in the issue was whether the senate should endorse a movement calculated to open the way for bringing about peace in Europe. For the senate to hesitate. now that the resolution confronted it, he said. would destroy the moral effect of the proposed endorsement upon the na- tiOns at war.
 Views of many republican senators were empitomized by Senator Lodge who declared the resolution opened up very large. grave and important subject"
 T trust" he added. that it will be realized that this thing cannot be rushed through, involving, as it does, our relations to all the world"
 A resolution similar to that of Sen ator Hitchcock was introduced in the house by Representative McKellar of Tennessee and referred without dis cussion to the foreign affairs com mittee.
 It was stated at the state depart ment that no more neutral countries had replied to the presidents note and. that, though copies were sent to all the South American republics for their information. none of them had felt it necessary to reply in any way.
 Congratulatory and optimistic tele- grams from abroad were received to- day from the Swedish League for the Democracy of Justice the Central Board of the Social Democratic Wo- mems Association of Stockholm. the Congress of Belgian Socialist Work men in Holland the Swedish section of the International Committee of Wo- men for Permanent Peace. the General Dutch Alliance, the Federation of Christian Teachers of Holland and Colonies. the Swedish Peace commit tee, the Liberal Dutch Labor Fedora tion, the Dutch Theosophical Associa tion of World Peace. and the Wom ems Christian Temperance Union of Sweden.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

border along the northern section of Chihuahua the withdrawal of Ameri can forces shall not De delayed beyond the period strictly necessary to over come such activities.
 Article 5---The withdrawal of Amer icen troops shall be effected by marching to Columbus, or by using the Mexican Northwestern railroad to Fl Paso. or by both routes, as may be deemed most convenient or expedient by the American commander.
 Article 6-Each of the governments parties to this agreement shall guard it's side of the international boundary TIis. however, does not preclude such cooperation on the part of the military commanders of both countries as may be practicable.
 take effect immediately upon approval by both governments. Notification of approval shall be communicated by each government to the other.
 Tn testimony thereof, we have signed. sealed ard interchanged reel procally this protocol of agreement ad referendum in the English and Span ish languages. at Atlantic City, N. J., this twenty fourth day of November in the year of our lord. one thousand nineteen hundred and sixteen.
 (Signed)
 FRANKLIN K. LANE
 GEORGE CRAY.
 JOHN R MOTT.
 LUIS CABRERA
 YGNACIO BONILLAS,
 ALBERTO J. PANI"
 It also was announced for the first time that at the time the protocol was sent to Mexico it was accom- panied by a brief statement agreed upon by the joint commission as fol- lows
 'It shall be understood that if we meet for the discussion of other uues- tions. the American commissioners will not ask that any final agreement shall be reached as to any such ques- tions while the American troops are ii. Mexico"
 CarranZa's reply was not made pub lie. He is understood to have taken the position that he could not sign the protocol because it would put him in the position of sanctioning the presence of American troops on Mex ican soil.
 Three resolutions directing the sec etary of war. the attorney general and secretary of the treasury to transmit to the house information relating to the shipment of arms and war muni- tions into Mexico, in alleged violation of law. were introduced today by Representative Kahn of California
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

American commissioners tonight for the first time.
 Following is the text:
 Protocol of agreement and refer endum, withdrawal of American troops from Mexican territory and protection of the American Mexican international boundary.
 Signed at Atlantic City. N. J.. Mo- vember 24, 1916.
 Memorandum of an agreement signed this twenty-fourth day of No- vember, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen, by Franklin K. Lane. George Gray. and John R. Mott, special commissioners of the president of tn. United States of America, and LUis Caberra, Ygnacio Bonillas and Alberto J. Pani, special commissioners of the citizens first chief of the constitution allst army entrusted with the execu- tive power of the Mexican nation.
 Article 1.-The government of the United States agrees to begin the .withdrawal of American troops iron,
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

sides. In Galicia. in the Brody sec ton. the Austro- Germans launched at tacks against the Russins but were rerulsed. The Russians atternnted en- terprises tc the south of Riga and rear DVinsk and Stanisiau out dId not succeed ir making gains.
 sul-lusAs sAIsIo9p sul JaAo 9pls
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

singing notion, it knocks off from work and perches itself in a lofty tree top to thrill us with it's melody. When a man gets to thinking he is a songster, why does he not take to a tree where nobody can get him ?- Wilmington (N. O Star.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

tonic note to the entente allies sug gesting discussion of peace.
 There were strong intimations to- night that the republicans will insist upon thorough debate if Senator Hitchcock persists tomorrow in his
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
BELIEVED NOW
 FURTHER WORK
 BE ABANDONED

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Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
SAYS GERMANY'S
 PEACE PROPOSAL
 HONEST ATTEMPT

(Continued from Page One)
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
AGAIN RUSSIAN
 AND RUMANIAN
 FORCES LOSERS

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Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
ENTENTE REPLY TO
 PROPOSAL FOR PEACE
 CALLED TO GERMANY

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
HOME GUARDS
Must Have Distinctive
Uniform Scheme
Brig. Gen. Johnston Suggests Forestry
Green or Blue Gray So That Thew
May Not Be Mistaken for Any Part
Of Army or Navy

Boston, Sept, GA letter from
Brig. Gen. John A. Johnston to Gov
ernor Beeckman Of Rhode Island re-
garding uniforms for State Guard or
CARNATIONS was made public today at
the headquarters of the Northeast de-
partment. Copies were sent also TO
other New England governors. The
letter says:
In the absence of legal authority
TO wear uniforms resembling the Unit
ed States army uniforms. uniforms
worn by Home Guard organizations
should be such in appearance that they
cannot reasonably be mistaken, even
at a distance. for any distinctive part
of the United States army. navy or
marine corps
Appended to the letter is susges-
ton for uniforms and insignia. includ-
ing suggestions that forestry green or
blue gray he chosen as their color.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
COMMISSIONS ARE
AVAILABLE IN
ENGINEER RECT.

Boston. Sept Accommodations for
one major, five captains, nine first
lieutenants and seven second lieuten-
ants in the Goth Regiment of Engi-
neers, United States Army, are imme-
diately available for New England
men, it was announced tonight This
engineer regiment is to be sent to
France for the purpose of cutting tim
Der for various military uses. 1t will
also operate a number of portable
mills.
Need Not Be Military Men
The chief qualification desired in
these officers is broad familiarity with
numbering operations in the field, and
the executive ability to handle men.
1t is not necessary that the applicant
should be proficient in military tao
tics, because this deficiency will be
supplied by a period of training in
this country.
The quota is to be filled if possible
before Sept. p. The officers will have
regular army rank and pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
HOPE END WAR
TAX STRUGGLE
DURING TODAY

Washington, Sept. c4.-Although on
the verge Of a complete agreement on
the war tax bill many times today, the
Senate and House conferees again fall
ed to set together and adjourned until
tomorrow with the hope Of concluding
their long struggle then. The Senate
members were reported ready to ac-
cept the compromise plan of gradual
ed war-excess profits rates proposed
bv the House conferees when further
dispute arose over renewed attempts
to provide a fat exemption Of S per
cent Of invested corporate capital.
1t is generally agreed that any
agreement on war excess profits will
not materially change the Senate's
proposed gross levy Of S1.06o.0oo.0oo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
Attack Made at Several
Points on the Coast
During Evening
BRITISH AIRMEN
ENGAGED RAIDERS
Kent, Essex. Lincolnshire and
Yorkshire Suffer as Well as
Lond n-German Airships
Come up the Thames

German airplanes and airships have
carried out simultaneous raids on Eng
land. The airplanes invaded the south
eastern coast district of England and
reached London while the airshps struck
north Of London off the coast Of Lincoln
shire and Yorkshire. British aircraft en-
gagged the German airplanes in a battle
of more than an hour over the southeast
ern district of London. + In addition 20
dropping bombs the Germans used a num-
Der Of aerial torpedoes. The airplanes al
so crossed the counties Of Kent and Es-
sex. The casualties caused by the air.
planes so far reported are SIX dead. and
about 70 injured.
The German airships made their forays
into England early Tuesday morning, but
with what result is not, known.