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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
AVOCADOES BRING FINE
PRICES IN NORTH MARKETS

Miami. Nov. 8.-Late shipments
Of avOcadoes from this section are
bringing prices that indicate with
Significance the demand for the pears
and the possibilities of the future Of
the business.
Avocadoes shipped on consignment
within the last two weeks, to New
York and other eastern points, have
been sold at prides as high as sixty
cents apiece, at wholesale, and there
have not been enough pears to salts
fy the demand at these prices. 1t is
reported that avocadoes are retailing
at prices as high as $l.50 apiece in
northern markets
Practically all the avocadoes that
have gone to markee this fall have
beer shipped from Miami and points
farther south, the years crop of fruit
Laying been destroyed by last win
ter'S freeze in orchards north of
here. Generally, the trees have re-
v:sed and are making good growth
where they were froze nback, but
have produced no fruit this year.
While there have been a compara-
lively few avocadoes shipped from
the southern part OF Dade county
where the freeze did little damage
the trees in that section are general
lv too young to be heavy bearers
and these shipments have been in
small lots and of not large volume
The largest single shipper of avo
cadoes in southern Florida this yea.
has probably been T. ]. Pancoast
The Collins groves, north of Miami
Beach, which he controls, lie between
Tiscayne Bay and the ocean, and tn,
water protection they received saved
them from injury in last winters
freeze. As a result, Mr.. Pancoasi
has had virtual monopoly of tn,
avocado market for a considerably
reriod this fall, and reports unusual
ly high prices as having been re
ceived.
Wet weather at the time the fruit
was maturing, Mr.. Pancoast says
had the effect of hurrying its matur
ity this year, SO that the avocado
season has been greatly shortened
Just before the September rains be
gan. Mr.. Pancoast fertilized hii
trees heavily. to improve the siz,
and quality of the fruit. and the et
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
No PEACE Terms
0RIPOL|T|CAL
QUESTIONS TO
Be DISCUSSED
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. Sin making
announcement of the arrival of the
American representatives to the in
ter-Allied War Conference in Eng
land today, Secretary Lansing made
it clear that peace terms and politi-
cal questions will not be discussed at
any of the meetings.
Members of the mission are Admir-
al William S. Benson, chief of naval
operations; Gen. Tasker H. Bliss,
chief of the army staff; Oscar T. Cros-
by, assistant secretary of the treas
ury; Vance Mccormick, chairman of
the War Trade Board; Bainbridge
Colby of the Shipping Board, DR..
Alonzo E. Taylor of the Food Admin
istration and Gordon Auchinclos, sec.
tary.
Secretary Lansing made this state
ment:
THE government of the United
States will participate in the ap'
preaching conference of the powers
waging war against the German EN-.
pire.
"The conference is essentially a
war conference with the object OF
perfecting a more complete coordi.
nation of the activities of the various
nations engaged in the conflict and
the more comprehensive understand
ing of their respective needs In order
that the joint efforts Of the cobelii-
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
tADA 10 SEND
10000 MEN A MONTH

'amfIfon, Ont. Nov. s.-Under
compulsory military service law
IN operation, Canada is prepar-
to send her soldiers overseas at
rate Of 10000 every month ac.
'ung to Major General Mewburn
'<ser Of militia. who addressed a
perlnk Of conscription liberals
to1ay.
oeeIafed tina, the conscription
HAD made It possible to raise at
'f 1b 900 men in a few weeks,
that II would be the policy to
, them their uniforms as rapidly
hev 1fo drafted and send them to
'.n4 Tor training. The law pre-
= 1of <he raising Of 100. .ooo
III
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08

In looking forward to the assem-
bling of the conference, it cannot be
too strongly emphasized that it is q
war conference and nothing else, de-
voted to devising ways and means to
identify the efforts of tn ebelligerents
against Germany by complete COOP
GRAFTON under a general plan and thus
bring the conflict to as peedy and sat.
isfactory conclusion"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
STATE MUST CONTRIBUTE
100000 AS IT'S SHARE IN
Y. M. G. A. ARMY WORK

Tallahassee, Nov. Governor
Sidney ]. Cats, in a proclama tion
Just issued, urges the people of the
State to lend all possible assistance
to the Florida War Council in its ef-
forts to raise 100000 as F1orida's
share Of the $35. 900, 900, which the
National War Council Of the Young
Mems Christian Association is COL
lecting to carry on the Associa ton .
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08

feet OF the combination Of fertilizer
and rain was to mature 1t too fast,
So that many Of the pears split open
before they were ready to ship.
An expert recently sent to Dade
county By the government to inyesti-
gate the condition of avocado groves
reported the trees in this section as
being practical lyfree from disease
or pests. the only disease he discpv-
cred In any Of the groves being
occasional attacks Of anthracnoses
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08

AMERICAN
SIS. OFFICES
SEIZED BY us.
VICE DIRECTOR MEYER AND 70
EMPLOYEES ORDERED TO
LEAVE AT ONCE
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Nov. S.-The Offices
Of the Hamburg American Steamship
Line here were seized today by
UNITED States Marshall McCarty ON
orders from A. Mitchell Palmer.
custodian Of enemy property. Julius
P. Meyer. vice director of the com,
pany, and seventy employees have
been ordered to leave forthwith. Il
is said the offices will be used by Che
port board and war board.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
1|HLL|STS HAVE TAKEN
\ ROCRAD AND new Govt
WILL At ONCE Make A
DECLARATION OF PEACE
NEW SORT OF JEALOUSY
DEVELOPS IN GEORGIA

Atlanta, Nov. IA reward Of
$50 each for night riders reported to
be mistreating negroes in Houston
and Crawford counties has been Of
fsred by Governor Dorsey. 1t is
cluimed that negroes who bought
automobiles with the proceeds Of 25-
cent cotton have been whipped, and
in in some cases forced to give them
up.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
THE TIGHT SHOE

When a man wears a tight shoe
that pinches he makes known the
fact by the expression of his face. A
woman is the opposite. The harder
the shoe pinches the broader she
smiles, the compensation being that
1t makes her feet appear small.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
dlsInge Was
Made Without
Bloodshed
y WHO DO NOT JOIN THE
NJ sUII0NlBTS WILL BE AR
ly Asscciated Press. }

VSNtfstt HHS 1n.x,'-.SSsSsSu Aooc'I
7m464, Nov. 8.-Maximalists
driS Htnined c0ntrol of Petrograd,
lAkS isnussd ! proclamation say
Y nsw government will pro-
owl nle4fate peace, the semi
Il l 1ltssl6h news agency an
Jla W. HAxinalists, assisted by
nd rotepgrad garrison, are making
in 1o4 coup Estate without blood
'ronntr Kerensky has been de-
i, e. Leon Trotsky, president of
lt' Cep1fal Executive Committee Of
- potrogfad Council of Soldiers
sE lnrkmen's Delegates, issued a
HAn 1lon saying the Provisional
IM ~ ~ u rs longer in existence,
d, ~ q ~ members have been
~ 4ted. Tht preliminary Parlia.
lit hae SeSn dissolved. A wireless
q Psersgrad says the Council Of
hknen's ana Soldiers Delegates
4 out : call Tor a delegate from
!. i tWbnty@4t6 thousand of popu-
= - sxprgBs the will Of the Rus
= esuv.
" oados. nad Nothing to Say
- ~ ABpeia&ed Press.)
AsnoAis, Nov. s.-Boris Baks-
~. Russian ambassador to the
,oIte1 states, learned on his arrival
I todav Of the reported coup o.
= 1fAxinlAlists at Petrograd
-sueh Associated Press dispatches
q London. He said he probably
Id Issue = statement later.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
tBy Associated Press.i

Washington, Nov S.-The corn
crop is larger by 66,OOO,OOO bu. than
ever grown, is the prediction Of
American farmers this year The
Department of Agriculture in a pre-
liminary estimate today placed the
quantity at 3,191,Os3,OOO bushels.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
Cotton Report
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Nov. S.-Cotton
ginned prior to November LIST
amounted to 7,154,254, counting
rcund half. bales. including 1870
round bales and 1881 bales OF Sea
1sland, the Census Bureau an
nounced. Ginnings by the States
included Florida, which showed
6.008.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
SHELL FIRED
BY AMERICAN
GUNNER SANK
A SJBMAklI {
(By Associated Press. }

kn Atlantic Port, Nov. S.--In-
formation that shell fired by an
American naval gunner sank a Teu-
tonic submarine in the Mediterran-
can is contained in a report made to
the navy department by officers of an
American freight steamship, it was
learned today. The yes. ell was re.
turning from an Italian port after
delivering a cargo of munitions.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
SUCCESSFUL
AIR RAID BY
WELSH IR0O[ S
(By Associated Press. }

London, Nov. 8.-Today's report
from army headquarters says the
Welsh troops last night conducted q
successful >Eaid in the Armentiers
sector, capturing fourteen prisoners
Two German attempts to penetrate
the British lines north of -Rooux
were repulsed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08

Elkton Drainage District organized
with R. l.. Boutwell,, f. B. Meixer and
J. H. Brough as commissioners; con-
struct drainage canal 3 to 4 miles
long to Moccasin Branch; width 20
feet; depth about feet; Mr.. Root.
of Jacksonville, is engineer.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
NED FMS ON SUB-R0AD
DlSTRlCT IN DHNNELLON

unnealon, Nov. s.-The bids on
$4,000 issue Of the bonds voted
the Dunnellon sub-road district
. opened Yesterday. The county
missioners at their last meeting
oInted a. bond trustees G. W.
fIe. d. b. Kibler, and w. D.
ng.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
(By Associated Press. }

London, Nov. 8.-The American
steamship Rochester was torpedoed,
and sunk the evening Of November
End. Four sailors are known to have
lost their lives. One boat with the
second mate and thirteen men are
missing. The captain and thirty
one men have been landed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08

Work is progressing rapidly on the
drainage project in the Fort Lauder
dale section. Those in charge of the
work say 1t will be finished in time
for the planting of winter crops.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
I BELIEVED
DEAD UNDER
n. Y. BUILDING
WRECKED BY
EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Nov S.--Five women
and two men are believed to be un-
der the collapse of three floors of a
building in Brooklyn occupied by a
concern supplying provisions to the
government. The collapse was caused
h. an explosion and fire followed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
GOVT FALLEN; KERENSKY DEPOSED
SHIP LINE WANTS
TO RAISE RATES
UN ii TTON FROM
SAVANNAH TO Ny.
(By Associated Press }

Washington, Nov. S.-The Ocean
Steamship Company applied to the
Interstate Commission for permission
to raise rates on cotton from Savan
nah to New York and other eastern
points about twenty-five per sent.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
i lSswolutionists proeIaIm Authority
(Bv Associated Press.)

(Bv Associated Press.)
etr0grad, Nov. S.-The military
'lutionary committee of the Cen
;" Council Of Soldiers and Work
|na'i'e Delegates IN a proclamation to
eey committees and all soldiers and
kmen says: 1--WE have deposed
hout bloodshed the government
en- arose against the revolution. :"
. froclaims authority of the revolu-
Hary committed. and says officer,
EH, do not Join the movement must
,rrestsd.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
ROADS Want TO
Raise PRICE
0N:NIIEACE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. 8.-Permis-
sion to increase the interchangeable
passenger mileage books rates from
two to two and one-quarter cents per
mile has been asked of the Inter
state Commerce Commission today by
the Southeastern railroads.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-08
Ohio Enters
Dry Column
By Majority
Of 327Votes
(By Associated Press. }

(By Associated Press.)
Cincinnati, Nov. 8.-At one O'Clock
Official returns had modified the un-
official state totals and decreased the
dry, lead to 327 votes.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-14
She caught her breath. the answer a

She caught her breath. the answer 6 sob almost inaudible.
 T struck him; dear, there was no other way. Maybe killed him, but but never meant to do that. used the only weapon I had--an iron leg from my washstand"
 Don't worry; 1t was either his life, or ours. There is no one else then below7"
 ''Not-n6t now"
 "Is there any way of foosenIng this bar? I cannot even determine how 1t Is fastened: there were no cleats."
 could see her outline ns she stood there. feeling with her hands; then realized that length of iron was ln- serted between the wooden bar and the jamb of the door; there was a crunch ing sound, not loud enough to be alarm ing, and the bar fell but was caught before 1t struck the deck. Instantly I was in the cabin, and had grasped her hands still elingIng to the leg of the washstand.
 "You brave, dear grill" "Oh, don't, not now l" she pleaded, drawing back. "What shall we dor"
 "What do you known I asked. "Tell me as quick as you can"
 "They are lowering the boats. He will be back for me in minute"
 "Yes, I know; but they mean to open the sea-cocks firstf' "T was not told; no one has come down this way"
 Whoever is given that job would use the mainhatch or the ladder to the engine room. You do not know if all the crew are on deck7"
 "The man White yelled down the lad- der to somebody. whom he called Tony, to use only the one serew-do you know a man by that name?"
 Aye. Tony Rappello, the head fire man; he could keep the machinery go-
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CHAPTER xxiIi.
The Depth of Despair.

McCann'S manner changed instantly with the closing of the door, although he indulged in no remark, except to order Liverpool to take charge of the deck, and permit White to take his place at the table. He passed me by without a word or glance, and dis appeared into his own stateroom, the farther one aft to starboard. I waited until Dade had assisted Bascom to re- to think the whole affair over. Bas- com's appearance shocked me, and l felt there was a death look in his face. but our own perilous position kept my mind from dwelling long on this theme. There was little-nothing, in fact that could do. must be content to leave Vera to evolve some means for the final overthrow of these men who held us prisoners. Dubois remained in the cabin on guard, probably with instructions to prevent my holding any private interviews, and the only assist ance I could give lay in the juggling of figures, in which l could not be too cautl0uS.
 The main doubt assailing me had come from dim suspicion aroused on the deck by McCann's questioning, and sly glance exchanged between him and Liverpool. Were the fellows really contemplating making landing else where on the Newfoundland coast, in stead of at St. Johns? This was not impossible, and the fact that 1t would take us thoroughly by surprise would appeal to the conspirators. Yet dis- covered absolutely nothing on which to base such an assumption. McCann was evidently in no haste to reach the lati- tude of St. Johns, and take to the boats, for the Indian Chief was pro ceeding with greatly reduced speed.
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Dade Was Unconscious but Not Dead ing. Now one thing more-where have they confined Leayord and Olsonp
 q haven't dared ask" she admitted T did not suppose they would leave the ship tonight, and thought I might find some way to discover this for my self"
 You have no hint?"
 "Only that the boy Moon carried food forward from the table while ) was at the piano."
 Forward? on deck7"
 "No; down the passage amidship." Good that Is what supposed, and it gives us far better opportunity to reach the men than If they were being held in the forecastle. They are in the petty officers quarters. no doubt. Now, listen, dear. McCann may come for you at any moment. You must go back to your stateroom, so that he will not suspect. Leave the rest to me, but de lay him in every way possible"
 Am to go with him?"
 "Only as last resort. If can re- lease Leayord and Olson in time to act we'll back the game. This probably depends on how long you can keep Mo Cam on board"
 "He must not suspect your escape"
 'No; I'll attend to that" I caught her in my arms, and kissed her, feel ing her arms twine about my neck. You must go now, dear. You trust meY
 with all my heart"
 She crossed swiftly to her state. room. stepped within, and partially closed the door, yet, felt, stood there, watching my every movement. There was no longer hesitancy on my part 1; our lives hung on the next few min utes, and I had already determined what I must do, and how. Action, the chance to fight, inspired me was no longer a caged rat, but man able to cope with these villains face to face. The first thing to be done was to clear the cabin, so that anyone entering 1t would have no suspicion aroused. Time. time in which to work, was my one great need. and this could only be had while McCann believed me still to be a helpless prisoner. caught up the wooden bar from where 1t lay on the deck, closed my stateroom door and, fitting the nails back into the old holcs, drove them in tightly with the iron Vera had used to pry them free.
 Dade was unconscious. but not dead. I only needed to touch his flesh to as- sure me of this fact, yet the fellow neither stirred, TOT groaned, as 1 hastily dragged his body Into the near est open doorway. He should have been bound and gagged, but could not waste the moments for that job, and satisfied myself with closing and lock- ing the door. Then, for an instant, stood, panting for breath. uncertain as to my next move, taking nasty survey.
 (TO BE cONTINUED.)
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-14
CHAPTER xxIv.
The Hand of Fate.

It seemed an age l stood there, bend ing to the narrow crack, hearing no further sound, and unable to guess what had occurred in the semidarkness of the apparently deserted cabin. l could distinguish no movement, not even the sound of breathing. Then a soft whisper spoke almost in my ear, causing me start back as though stabbed by gun.
 Robert" {"
 There was agony in the utterance sufficient to disguise the low voice, yet I could not doubt the identity of the speaker.
 "Yes; am here; what has hap pened?"
 "Oh, don't ask that. I hardly know myself. It was all impulse, despera- tion. Listen; they are going to desert the ship within an hour. McCann told me. I-I let him believe I would go with him to save my own life. I-l didn't know what to do. All that was left me was to pray and watch"
 ''Yes, dear heart-but what hap pened? you must speak quickly. They all left the cabin. and went on dack." "Yes; to provision the boats; they are lowering the two forward ones now. I was told to get my own things ready"
 "No guard was left here below?" "Only Dade; they knew you could mt r.oss,hlv get ont. and they had no fear of me because was so fright ened."
 .And what became of Dade1-
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yielded scarcely half an inch, just enough to reveal stout bar. This time was prisoner beyond doubt i; they had left me no loophole of escape. But why? What had done to warrant them in breaking their pledge7 Could it be that McCann had no further use for me? no desire for another observa- ton? If this was true, then 1t must be the men proposed deserting 4he ship that very night, and taking zee at getting ashore in one of those northern bays. And they had nailed me in to die like a rat in this hole, when the Indian Chief went down.
 For the instant, as this fear gripped me, I was dazed anQ incapable of thought: helpless tn even clearly com prehend the full horror. I do not be-
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and, as the afternoon wore slowly away, 1t seemed to me we were scarce ly moving, the reverberation of the screw being barely perceptible. To as- sure myself that the course had mapped out was still being adhered to, I ventured into the cabin for a glance at the telltale compass. We were headed to the west of south.
 The man Simms was on guard, lolling against the butt of the mizzen mast. with hJ one else visible. To test his orders, turned toward the closed door of Miss Carrington's stateroom. In- stantly he was on his feet to interfere.
 You are not to do that, sir"
 'Not to do what?"
 Speak alone with the lady; those were my orders."
 raised my voice in remonstrance, but had scarcely uttered word, when McCann emerged from his stateroom, leaving the door ajar, and crossed the deck to face me.
 'What is the trouble here, Simms?" he asked, the harshness of his tone diff fering greatly from the pleasant con versation at dinner.
 "Mr. Hollis was going to rap on the lady's door, sir"
 'Oh, he was, heyi We'll, now see here, Hollis, you understood that you were to have no communication with any prisoners aboard, didn't you?"
 q was not aware that Miss Car rington was considered a prisoner"
 "Well, whether she is or not, she is no longer to be bothered with your at tentions," with no attempt to control his temper. q consider that you have broken your word. You will go back to your stateroom, and stay there."
 'Supposing I refuse?"
 He grinned, exposing his teeth like a great cat.
 q wouldn't advise you to try that" he sneered, flor there Is crew enough on deck to man-handle you to finish. You can go in quietly, or I'll call them down, and have you thrown in. So take your choice"
 looked at the two of them, eager enough myself to make it a fight. Yet what was the usef Any excuse en- abiing him to confine me more closely would evidently be to his advantage. conquered myself, and hands clinched, crossed the deck space, and entered my stateroom closing the door. I heard McCann laugh and say some thing to Simms then knew he crossed the cabin, and went up the stairs. To better control myself thrust my face out through the open port, breathing in the salty freshness of the air.
 Suddenly became aware that others had entered the main cabin. There was no sound of voices; nothing to tell me the purpose of this invasion, yet I felt certain that, at least, dozen men had descended the steps from the compan- ion. I stood erect listening; there was fumbling at my door. Had McCann changed his mind? Were they about to attack me in force? Revolver in hand I took a step forward, half-ready to welcome any open hostility.
 ''The first sea rat to open that door," I called, twill get what's coming to him."
 There was a mocking laugh in an- swer, in which more than one voice joined; then White growled reply:
 "No one Is a comin' in, mister; an damn me, if you're goin' ter get out"
 I grasped the knob, throwing my whole weight against the wood. It
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-14
YOUNG WOMEN WAIVED
To Fill Bookkeeping and Sten0- graphic Positions Left Va cant by Young Men
 Training for
 Army.

It Is imperative that every young woman in our United States, secure in the enjoyment of Liberty and Hap piness. should "do her bit" by taking the place of some young man who is performing heroic and valiant service on the battle front.
 In previous conflicts women have not been unresponsive to our coun- try's call, and the women of today will likewise spring to the fore and do a mans part wherever they can. The need for young women today Is imperative. Not only Is there shortage of stenographers In all gov ernment departments at Washington. but private firms all over the country must have stenographers and office help to i'll the gaps caused by the war.
 It is splendid chance for the young womanhood of America to serve.
 Write today for special terms. George A. MCLEAN, President
 DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL
 BUSINESS COLLEGE
 LITTLE ROCK. ARK.