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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03

prove submission of the so-called
Susan B. Anthony amendment for
equal suffrage. which has been favor.
ably reported to the Senate calendar.
Speaker Clark soon will appoint
chairman for the new, special House
committee on woman suffrage.
Important general legislation pend
ing because Of its exclusion from the
last special war session are the Webb
bill permitting exporters to combine
in foreign trade. which has twice
passed the House and in the Senate's
unfinished business; the Shields wa
terpower development bill; the
Walsh-Pittman oil and coal land leas-
ing measure and the Colombian trea-
ty, proposing payment of $4,000, 900
to Colombia.
The administration soldiers and
sailors civil rights bill, which passed
the House last session but failed to
get through the Senate, soon will be
taken up by the Senate judiciary
committee. 1t operates in the nature
of moratorium, suspending cou1t pro-
cesses against members of the Ameri
can military forces. Other unfinished
war legislation includes Senator
} Chamberlain's resolution to subject
t aliens to the draft; Senator Calder's
: bills for daylight saving and expedi
3 tious naturalization of aliens, and
g Senator Pomerene's bills, to enforct
+ government control of iron and stee
products and for reclamation of ply
Q sically unfit men for military service
|, Revision of second class postag'
T. rates for publications also promises
,. to be agitated during the session.
: Creation of a congressional commit
4 tee to supervise war expenditures
j. which President Wilson prevente'
l. during the last session, will be urge
= by Senator Weeks of Massachusett
t, and other Republicans. The propose
T. 81 Chairman Fitzgerald of the Hous
q appropriations committee for a singl
committee to control war appropris
ID tions also is pending.
n Closer scrutiny of appropriation
1T and departmental estimates, durin
sr the present session is generally pr
e ldicted. with efforts to prevent extra
g, agance while at the same time pr
r. viding adequate funds for war need
Spectacular features during the Sc
re Ision are regarded as possible develo
n lments from the agitation against Sc
u ator La Toilette and others becaui
On lof their opposition to some war legi
te llation. He and Senator Hardwick
se. Georgia have announced their int
ap- ton to seek repeal Of the draft lss
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
/ sum TO
Be RAISED BY
TAXATION and
Liberty BONDS
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OF
3 SESSION OF CONGRESS
hCH OPENED TODAY WILL
no PUT U. S. ON WAR FOOT
WITH HER ALLIES
lRY Associated Press. J

(By Associated Press.)
hington, Dec. 3.-Estimates for
than thirteen and a half bill
Dollars, the greatest in the ma
history for the conduct of the
kment. and the prosecution of
hr for the fiscal year of 1919
hbmitted to Congress today w
easury department. In round
more than eleven billion dol
)ollars are for the war alone.
tevious estimate ever has ex-
two billions. Only part will
klized from taxation, and the
hder will come from Liberty
or the continuation Of the
bn phblic buildings, already au'
ed, the following was included
khirola, $42,500; Mariana
$4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
War Budget
Alone Over
Eleven Billions
(By Associated Press. }

Fashington, Dec. "A war bulge:
OF more than eleven billions, the
pay of the army and navy, and costs
for the fiscal year Of 1919, faced
Congress today when the government
estimates were presented. The sum
represents only the strictly military
erpenses This is over two and one
half billions higher than similar ap-
propriations the preceding year.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
fl; to shippers and consumers, tn,
Governor said.


THE saving in time of transit is
an economic advantage which should
not be overlooked in these times,
when dispatch is so essential in world
trade" said Mr.. Whitman. From
two to five days delay is experienced
on every car of foreign commerce
passing the city of Albany. In ad-
dition to this greater delays are ex-
perienced in New York in distribut.
ing freight to various boat lines
All told. sufficient time is lost at and
east of Albany to haul the freight by
water from Detroit to Albany.
"As a peace measure waterway,
are invaluable; as a war measure
they become necessity
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
LAKELAND FLORIDA MONDAY, DEC. 8, 1917
FOOD OR FUEL,
Which 10 MOVE,
remains YET.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 3.-The first
meeting of the new War Council was
held today with the interest CEN
tered in the Councils attitude to-
ward the questions of priority Of
shipment of food and fuel. The ad-
minjstrators were called upon to ex-
p ain theri views Of what articles
were needed SO imperatively as
should be given the right Of way ov
er all other freight.
The meeting of thel war counc
came to no decision on importan;
questions owing to the absence ol
five members.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
(By Associated Press. }

italian Army Headquarters, North
ern Italy, Sunday, Dec. 2.---The
general condition along the entir"
Italian front has improved distinct
ly the past week. The defensive po-
sitions on the northern line are now
considered as secure as those along
the Piava. This, with the gathering
strength Of the italian and allied
forces, has relieved the gravity Of
the situation.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03

while Senators La Toilette and Sher.
man Of Illinois have peace resolutions
pending before the Senate foreign re-
lations committee.
Within the next few days President
Wilson is expected to send to the Sen.
ate nominations of>many military and
civil officers appointed during the re
cess or who failed Of confirmation al
the last session.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
WATERWAYS
Bill 10 CARRY
S29,5l5,697
dBy Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 3.-The cost OF
Improvement and maintenance of
harbors and waterways utilized in
handling the country's water-borne
commerce was estimated to Congress
today at $29,515.697 for the next fis.
cal year. Items included East dor
Ida waterways, and Miami and Key
West harbors, 900; Florida riv-
eis and bays, $4,000; removing wa
ter hyacinth from Florida waters,
$4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03

The jacksonville Poultry Associa-
t.on is perfecting plans for the COM
ing poultry show at the-state Fair at
Jacksonville. The poultry show will
he, held In the Morocco Temple. be.
ginning Dec. 4. with a complete ex-
position of Americas greatest poul-
TRY. particularly making a flne show
fns Of Florida birds.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
British Beat or Germans
(By Associated Press.

British Army Headquarters. Dec.
3.--The British last night reoccu-
pied trench on high ground south
east of Boulon village, lost on FRI
day. The Germans attacked the Brit
ish positions at LavaoQuerie south
" est of Cambria this morning, and
an hour later 1t was reported they
were successfully beaten of.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03

Advices from the committee In
charge of Okeelanta's annual Thanks
giving celebration indicates that there
was big time in the little 'Glades
community Thanksgiving.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
RUSSIANS ARRIVE
TO ARRANGE
ARNIS1|CE
(By Associated Press.)

Berlin, Dec. 2.-The Russian dep
utation have arrived at the head -.
quarters of Prince Leopold of Ba,
varia with the object of arranging
a general armistice, It is officially
announced.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
IS C0NV|C(S
ESCAPE FROM
JOLIET PRISON
(By Associated Press. }

VIZ zx00VOfUS00
Joliet, ILL.,, Dec. 3.-Thirteen
convicts escaped from the State pen
itentiary here early today, breaking
through the steel doors. beating two
guards unconscious.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-03
GERMANS HAVE
TAKEN..6,000
BRITISH AND
100 GUNS
ON ITALIAN FRONT CONDITIONS
ARE IMPROVING; THE BRITISH
BEAT OFF GERMAN ATTACKS
(By Associated Press. }

Berlin, Dec. 3 3.-Since Friday the
Germans captured six thousand Brit
ish prisoners in the Cambria region,
the general staff announced. One
hundred guns were taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
INVESTMENT ISSUES
PRESSED FOR SALE
Many standard stocks Make Lowest
Records For Last Two
Years
BANKS CONDITIONS BETTER
Statement az Week End Showed
Marked Improvement Over Early
i4S Days of Werk-SutomobiIe Issues
~ HEAVY
BY RROADAN WALL.

New York. May SIN the average
Statement the New York banks TO-
day showed decrease In reserves Of
s42.s22.o9o. n decrease in loans Of
$53,a45. 600 and a decrease IN net de-
Iland deposits of $io7.622 GEO.
TIE a4ctua! statement. which Is that
at the close OF business Friday night.
shows a decrease in reserves Of S2i,-
1910. a deCreas" ia loans q $50
Es6. goo, and p decrease In net demand
deposits OF $llS.&a500o.
This stateraCrt indicates & marked
4r1proyenlent Of the banking condition
at the end CT the " eek compared with
what IL must have been "a fev day
previous II shows the effect ~ the
calling os Jeans which was INDUCED IN
to a consf6eTa bic extent causing
money to advance 20 II per cent on
THURSDAY
Stocks opened strong today under
leadership Of Delaware and Hudson.
which rose moro than thrne points N
rhe first half houv of trading. Lad.
ershfp IF that kind. however, was not
effective. for e was evident that the
edvance was almost entirely a. the
expense Of shorts No demand from
tnvestor= made lis appearance tn that
stock or IN any other but ON the con
srary. tn%es' ulfnt issues were pressed
FOR sale
The res9l: vas that the market
7attened out ard Ne~ low levels fer
1he last two years we're made IN "a
few standard issues. notably Reading.
--.reE+ bern 42F4z = -. Most
stocks showed rct losses At the close.
which was near tho lowest prices for
the day
THE only cheerful news came from
the copper grou7. and most of the
copner stocks were strong This was
due IL a rcnprt that fully 100. 600 900
pounds ~ TIE metal had been sold
during the week Spot copper was
advanced -1e q pound 70 70 f-2c
Automobile issues were heavy as a
natural result of the proposition nj
WASHINGTON 10 put a special & per
cent tax on gross sales ~ ALI such
companies
Railroad nea are beginning 10 com
plain thai under the now system NJ
management hy t1e national commis-
rior earnings Of SOME roads are SUI
ferfng. That was to re expected. FIR
rt1e pooling arrangement taxes no ar
count ~ individual roads but only Of
the public necessities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06

Grant Demands of the Miners.
Paramount. W Va. May Goal op-
orators in the Fairmont district have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06

"a uotstions by Miller 4 Co. Members
Chicago Hoard of Trnde1

Chicago. MAY 5.--May wheat was
tho leader in the matter az strength
on the board OF trade today, as It
sold from 272 IA up 20 27s "a. and
cents above the resting spot of Fri
day.
Those In the trade who have hoped
and prayed for relief 10 naterlalize
and who stubhorniy refused 10 even
np their position at prices anywhere
from 30 cents to s below the present
price levels were the buyers There
are no stocks of contract wheat avail
able in the Chicago market Tho
small supply held here is owned by
interests that will use 1t for milling
purposes These contract stocks arc
eFs>af4 ;i%-~t:++e+t scrft; r-TtesE the CIR
situation is relieved ana additional
amounts Of whoat brought forward
there will not he pound of contract
wheat In elevators bore when the
new crop commences tn move some
time next month The weather
fhrougnout the winter wheat belt is
favorable for the growing plant
There were advances ~ g for
wheat and 4c for -four ~ Paris todaN.
Crop conditions In France are any
thing but favorable supplies o.
wheat and Gour iu that republic are
snrn. and according tn the 1atest cable
advfces the importation or breadsturfs
mus. be on . much larger scale than
has been claimed.
Tho continental d nand ~ TAver-
pool has been prime factor of late,
although II IS expected THAI = goodly
part Of the Increased world ship
1nents wifi he sent O. France in order
10 bridge that country over Tor the
time being Great Britain owns large
quantities % wheat in both India and
Australia, anf this grain viii 30 sent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
NiscS,lla neous Markets.

New York. May 6-Monov on can
ranged a 80 + pr cent Time
snoney was decidedly n-me- Rates
sou mixed collateral 70 IA per
cent: industrial loans were about one
fourth per cent higher Mercantile
parer was extremely quiet BUYERS
were not eager TO invest. except at
fult rates. { "a per cent being quoted
saH the minimum rate for the higher
grades
Stocks on the curb today were tr-
regular Aetna Explosives lost most
of the gain of late Yesterday in to-
Gays session. Trading on the whole
was rather hrtslser Northern Ameri-
can Pulp ard Paper was strong.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
\. NJ. @. A. year successful.

Without penny of current indebt-
edness, the Richmond Young Mems
third fiscal year last night. This Is
the seventh year in the new building.
and the association is kept running
with the interest on $4,000. Letters
have been sent TO friends of the insS-
tuition telling Of tho good work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Old Dominion Trust Co.

LoATE At RIGtMoNp IN TIE COUNTY OF NRIo STATE OF vR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06

Kerr, secretary. both Eastville, va.
Norfolk Awning and rent ooHpaHx'
I,r Norfolk Va.-S25,000. X. f.
Moore. president: Floyd Hurst, secre-
tary ana treasurer, both Norfolk va
Weintrob Tailoring Company, me-
Nevnnrt News, Na.--s10. 600. a
Weintrob. president; William a. Gran
both Newport News. Va;
Potomac Transfer Company, inc.
Alexandria. Na.-s5.000. a. l.. STRAIT
ton, president. Alexandria, Va; WI,
liam C. Robertson, secretary and
treasurer, Washington. D. {.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
RICHMOND >roc1< MARKET.
state Securities,

tFrom CRskIe q rurch & Coz
Richmond, VA. May &. 19I7.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06

Money Point. va.--sS0000o Ferti-
lizer business. Walter II Robertson.
president, I4archmont. Norfolk. Ma.
e. r Hines, secretary and treasurer,
Norfolk, Va
Peoples Seed. Loan and Dime Asso-
ciated, Inc, EastviIie Na.-slo. 200.
A. &. Francis. president. Mary n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06

granted the demands OF the miners
for the eight-hour day and higher
wages, according to announcement by
the West Virginia Coal Operators as
ISOLATION. About 10000 men are at
fected There have been scattered
strikes in the district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Co
500 Alaslka Gold Nllnes

500 Alaska Gold Mines ..-.....
AtV -,AiIIS zGhailnlGGs 4-..-4...--...4.-.-...
LlSpG American Beet sugar .....
500 American Can CO ,..,s.....
American Can Co. pfd. ,....
American Car and Foundry
i+ee American cotton oIl...-.....
1904 American Ice Securities ....
see American Locomotive ..... q.
@S0e American Smelling and Ref
500 American Sugar Ref, ...
480 American Tel ami TEL,
sd1 American Tobacco Co....-..
4sG6 Anaconda Mining ....--...
2S0c Ateb TOP and san Fe..-.-....
Atlantic Coast Lane .......+
500 Baldwin Locomotive Co...
1900 baltimore and Ohio .-,..-.
bethlehem steel ..-...
SEQ Rrnoklyn Rapid Transit ...
soc Canadian Pacific .....,..,
1900 Central Leather ............
1900 Chesapeake and Ohio --....
500 chic. Great Wn. new. .......
1900 Chic. Mil and ST. Paul.
600 Chic. and Northwestern. ....
f5oo Chicago r. ]. ard Pacific ...
se5 Chino Copper Co....-... ...
lIgo Colorado Fuel and Iron.
Consolidated Gas .,,.......
'ata Corn Products .-..,.....-...
6sn" CrHcih1e steel .,......,.
Coo utstulers Securities ......
1890 Erie ..... ..... ........
$500 rs3c. list pfd....-..........
Ia"o General Electric ...... ...
fe"h General Motors ,...-..,.e..
400 Goodrich tR f. ...-9..=..,....
$50 Great Northern. pfd-...--.
1870 Great Nor tre C'fs. ......-.
Illinois Central ...-=......-.
200 Inspiration COPPER s..--.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06
RICHMOND Hsy MAHwET.
Wholesale Quotations on Change

RICHMOND GRAIN EXCHANGE.
{ " Wholesale Quotations on CIange.}
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-06

State Corporation Commission.
Charters We're issued yesterday as
blows.
Robertson Fertilizer Company. Inc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16

ton Of Belgium with the guar
sntee Of her full political, mill
tar and economic independence
towards it.
The evacuation Of French
territory. ON the part Of other
belligerent parties similar resti-
tuition OF the German colonies.
As regards the territorial ques-
tons. as for example those which
h,ve arisen between Italy and Aus
tria ard between Germany and
France there is reason TO hope that
~ consideration OF the immense ad-
vantaGes a. a dura Die peace with dis
armam nt the parties in conflict
would wish To examine them with
conCiliatoTy disposition. taking into
consideration, as We have said for
merry he aspirations OF the peo-
pies AMI he spetia interests and
of the general welfare Of the great
human society.
Same Equity in Other Questions.
The same spirit Of equity and
justice ought 10 be followed in the
examination OF other territorial and
political questions. nota bly, those rel
ative 70 Armenia and the Balkan
states and territories making a part
o' the enc az Kngdo m OF Poland
whose fChle and historical traditions
and sdnerings which IL has endured
especially during the present war
ought 20 conciliate the sympsthies OF
nations
such s.e The principal oases
wherein We believe the future reor-
Y nization OF the peool,s ought TO
be built They aIe OF a nature 10
render impossible the return OF sim
liar conflicts and 10 prepare solu
tiCn Of the economic question so inn
pOrtdn fG the futtre and for the
material veil being Of all belliger-
ent states.
Therefore in presenting 10 you.
who direct al this hour the destinies
of the belligerent nations We are
animated 10 see them accepted and
10 see thus the conclusion at an
early date Of the terrible struggle
which more and more appears
useless massacre.
The whole world recognizes that
the honor of the armies Of both
sides is safe. Incline your ears there
fore To our prayers. Accept the fra
ternal invitation which we send YOU
in the name Of the Divine Redeemer.
the Prince Of Peace. Reflect on your
very grave responsibility before God
and before man
Lives of Thousands az Stake.
ION your decision depends the re-
pose and the iov Of innumerable
families. the life OF thousands of
young people; i'm word the happi-
ness OF a people for whom IL is your
absolute duty 70 obtain their vel
fare
MAY the Lord inspire your de
cision i'm conformity to His very holy
will May God grant that while
meriting the applause of your con
temporaries YOU will also obtain i'm
the future generations a splendid
name Of pacificators
AS for us closely united in prayer
and in penitence. With all those
faithful souls which sigh for peace.
We implore for YOU the light and
counsel OF the divine spirit.
CSignedD Benedict.
AT the Vatican. August l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16

IN Getting To watch the Americans
march through Whithall Foreign
Sec'y Balfour. Gen. Robertson. chief
OF the general staff: Lord Derby.
secretary of state for war: Admiral
j ellicoe and Field Marshal French
were among the many officials who
Saluted the American flag from tho
balconies OF government Offices.
The guard OF honor was composed
of a detachment OF 700 scots guards
and the marchers were attended at
the palace by all the famous guarj
bands. English. Scotch and IRISH
They escorted the parade playing
American tunes 10 Trafalgar square.
where several hundred wounded
British soldiers had seats. This was
the scene Of che greatest demOnstra-
tion. The contingent had breakfast
al Wellington barracks and lunch
AZ tables spread in Green park.
The newspa pers agree that Lon
0ou has Witnessed only two or three
events OF so much enthusiasm with
in the memory of the present gen
Grafton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16
Suffrage Banners Once
More Torn Down BY Mobs

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-Tear-
ing Of banners of the suffrage
pickets of the woman's party at the
White house gates and attacks on
the party headquarters at Lafayette
park. across the way. continued
Wednesday Good natured but de-
termined crowds tore down the ban
ners as fast as they appeared.
William Bsyard Hale. one time
special representative OF Pres't Will
son i'm Mexico who ventured 10 ad-
dress the crowd i'm behalf Of the
women. was pelted with rolled up
and other missiles until
he desisted and moved on. All aft
ernoon the activities continued.
women losing their banners either
as they emerged from their head
quarters or as soon as they appeared
before the white house The police
paid little attention TO the crowd OF
TO the sufra gists until near dark.
when reserves cleared the street in
front Of the headquarters and form
ed a Gordon about the "pickets' at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16

the east white house gate.
There was one fight among sew
eral men that promised for few
minutes TO become serious, but when
the banner that caused il all had
been torn into fragments the par
Elephants seemed satisfied.
one woman. who carried = ban
ner. lost most Of her clothes and she
had 10 wrap herself in the banner
itself before she started through the
crowd for sunragist headquarters.
Another delighted the spectators boy
calmly reaching down into a white
stocking, pulling out a banner and
unfurling il.
Officers Of the women's party said
Wednesday night one banner sd-
dressed 20 kaiser Wilson" and 40
others had been destroyed during
the day.
Sec'y Daniels issued statement
Wednesday warning persons CON
nected with the navy not 10 take
part in demonstra tons against the
women.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16

on behind closed doors
IL adhered 10. the secret session
plan would materially affect speech
es planned by Sen. Stone. chairman
OF the foreign relations committee.
and by Sen La Toilette and others on
the Wisconsin senator's resolution
proposing that this nation and the
allies make more definite announce
meut of possible peace terms.
To Meet Socialist Unrest.
Those who expect Pres't Wilson
TO make his reply 10 the pope the
occasion for restatement Of Amer
ica's reasons for going 20 war think
something Of the same kind may be
do. p i'm London. Paris and Rome TO
meet socialist unrest with the pur-
pose OF directing the activities Of
socialists into proper channels rath-
5r than trying TO suppress them by
torce. IL was pointed out in diplo-
m7tic quarters here. for instance.
that the speech of Albert Thomas
in the French cham Der Of deputies
last SUNDAY. showed that he was i'm
line with the French socialistic pro-
gram as declared last week in Paris
This was 10y no means antagonistic
10 the governmental policies. So far
as the objects or prosecution OF the
war was concerned. but did seek TO
secure a disclosure OF the ends i'm
view. with the hope OF capturing the
Stockholm conference for the cause
OF democracy
Again today the fact appeared
that without exception every repre-
sentative OF the entente allied pow
ers is bitterly opposed To that phase
of the popes proposals which would
leave 10 the fate OF a round "a bic
conference the disposition OF such
questions as Alsace-Lorraine and
Italia irrendentis and IL was recalled
that precisely that bait was held out
by chancellor Bethmann- HollWeS
more than a year ago when ne real
lied that the German wave OF inya-
sion had reached its height and that
the tide might be expected 10 how
backward