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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-19
No New Members.

Then the rolls were closed, and in
the following three decades no mem.
bers have been added. Twenty-eight
Of the seventy-six are still living, of
whom twenty live in Washington or
its suburbs. The others are scatter
ed throughout the land and sea, but
all of them remember the annual
meeting on the third Thursday OF
January every year, and none fails to
send a letter or telegram to be read
on this occasion,
The activities of the society have
been many and varied Organized
merely as q result of the desire OF
boys to have a secret society, il soon
included debating, social and chart
table work and vigilance for cruelty
TO animals among its lines of en-
deavor.
But despite its variance in activi-
ties, it has never lost its identity as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-19
Loving Cup Passed.
Organized In 1871.

The K. F. Rand that's a secret
was organized in 1871, when six
house that had been erected on the
White House grounds for Jesse Grant,
son of the President. In addition to
the scion of the White House were
Frank Bolles, now dead at one time
secretary of Harvard; Ensign c. Dent,
who died last October, and Walter
Chew, Henry NJ. Cults, and Albion X
Paris, of Washington.
The organization grew until it num-
bered seventy-siX boys, nearly all
residents of the west end, or old First
ward Of Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-19

hale OF Corduroy
Pants ut 100. Rain
coats and Hat to
match, 2T95.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-19
K. F. R. Holds Forty-sixth An
nuaI Reunion at
RauScher'S.
FOURTEEN RENEW vows
Bearded Business Men and
5ronzed Officers Pay Tribute
I to Dead.

Mysterious signs, symbols, and sec
Pets OF the h. F. r. were passed ct
the forty-sixth annual reunion of the
society at Rauschers last night
Fourteen men, prominent in the az
fairs of Washington, many Of them
known throughout the nation, renew.
ed the vows taken by a group of sin
boys in a little "shanty" on the White
House grounds in the days OF Presi,
dent Grant.
Loving Cup Passed.
Bearded business men, and sun.
bronzed officers of the army and
navy rose and passed a loving cup in
memory of'the members who have
passed into a higher fraternity.
Major Pierre L. Stevens. U. s. A.,
retired, presided at the reunion last
night, and introduced Gist Blair and
Henry E. Davis, who made what the
boys" are pleased to call their 'set
speeches"
"reminiscences of Washington five
decades ago were interpreted with
constructive ideas OF the improve
ment of Washington institutions and
the betterment of social Washington
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-19
MOTHERS, These Clearance Values For Boys

- 3F II n reduced
KID price on n spe-
~ ciaI lot of Boys
suits, Fancy N lied
Cheviots and Cassi-
mereG. All eIcellehtly
tailored.
a mr. for Boys Blue
H.SO Serge suits that
4 are worth $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
By Lady Daft Gordon
(:LU cILE")

IT most natural that the military motif again and
4 again in autumn apparel
The great parade Of the Division which
two and half million watched cheere through
storm and sunshine imbued shoppers with desire the
resemblance to the straps and buttons the long and tho
striking hats of the boys who marching away Designers
had anticipated the enthusiasm that should seek express
SELF In many ways, among them sartoriai ways.
result which costume shown on the largest Aeure
on this page The suit military that
of the buge and the strains of cover There it.
Clothes have reaction the Observe carriage
OF the body and the forward chin
soldier girl is expressed In every line The long beted
SKIRT of the coat reaches within inches Of the hem Of
The huge fiat pockets of military smitude The high
straight collar the pockets the large round buttons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

r ADY DUFFGORDoN. Tho fanou. "1acis" Of London,
and foremost creator Of ahions the vod writes each
week the fashion article for a newspaper presenting al
that newest and best styles for weldressed women.
Lady Paris establishment bnss her into Gloss
touch with that centre Of fashion.
Lady Duff Gordons American establishments At Nos 81
and 80 Wezs Fifty seventh New Yor and No. 1900 Laks
Shore Drive. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

the straps On the sleeves, all speak Of the
army, the country's defenders.
The velour suit worn by the smaller fie.
ure also has the freedom and the lines Of
military semblance. A further novelty Of
the costume is the arrangement of the
striped velour. The loose coat is built Of
longitudinal stripes. But the skirt is fash.
toned Of horizontal stripes. So, the lower
third Of the coat. The sleeves have stripes
running around. The. combination Is ef.
fective for tall figure.
Separate coats suggest the war front.
The long, loose coats will fall in heavy
lines of dignity and durability. They will
have high, fur collars and wide cuffs. Gen.
orally they will be belted.
More particularly in trimmings will the
influence of war upon the raiment Of
women be manifest.
Gilt buttons will be freely used. Self.
colored braids will abound.
Hats will bear the signs Of military In.
fuence. For example, the hat on this
page. Note the astrachan Of which 1t is
made, and the military shape Of it. Such
hats are worn by the men in the trenches
in Winter, for warmth. Observe also the
military motif In the trimming. The M.
standing feather and the dropping tassel
both bear military suggestion.
An expression Of sympathy with the
war spirit is the choice of colors for the
seasons wear. Gone are the brilliant
colors that have distinguished two pre-
yious seasons before war had come to
your threshold.
h 1t will be a season Of dark colors,
1aa Dark blue and purple viii be strongly
SM evident. Taupe will furnish its
sM seriousness in the chromatic
sA display. Green will be worn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

Inc Ocala Star, referring to the
air q mystery surrounding the army
and navy departments, says: 1--WE
hope this mystery enshrouds prepar-
edness and not incompetence. 1t is a
saie bet that while the American
people don't know. the Germans do. .
Doubtless this is true. and that the
German government knows as mucn
about conditions as they pertain to
our army and navy as the best in
formed men in these departments.
The subtleness of the German espicn-
age system would yank the inner
most secrets from the average open
faced and supplemented American
without ever accusing the slightest
suspicion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

no candlestick; il is taking our Will,
ewing il a new impetus. The regeh-
ers,ed man is stronger of will. more
developed and stronger and hrmef
m purpose. Regeneration IS TIE y
sign that adds and sloriie5 some
other thing. giving man dihereh'
fov4 n his fellowman and t. his
God touched by the power divine
with a new aim in living. The mys-
terry of the new birth or regeheIa-
tion we accept as We do the myster
ious in Natures maryels, as matter
electricity. capillary attraction anu
eravitation Do we understand life'
our whole nature is a mystery. what
loonception have we Of the soul
Where it is or what it is. In the
world of nature there is mystery
the fragrance of the flower. the as
sanitation of grass by animals ana
the different results, the latent mu-
sic in the instrument. st. berharu
saws THAT which is within us py
tie subtility Of its essence must De
above us in its sublimity." Christ
saws "do" and thou shalt know OF
this new birth, this mystery. Goa
I has given lis senses. reason and con-
sc;ousness each with its appointeh
use and purpose; man must use MS
consciousness to see God. II you 40
not ne these organs and get out CT
harmony. they decay and die. "lf any
will to do my will" then comes the
revelation Of Gods light. God wish
es 10 take our lives, play on them
land bring out the harmony and 10
lsound again the silent notes. VIII
YOU let Him play upon the organ
of YOUR soul? Jesus says, Come un-
TO me all We that labor and arc
heavy laden and I will give you
rest" These were orly few OF the
grand truths on regeneration and
beautiful and inspiring thoughts
drought out by DR.. Upper in this
grand lecture and convincing and
lop,cal sermon. REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23
PHYSICAL TRAINING

The record of 2S,5OO men reject
ed because of physical defects, out
of the $4,000 officers and men SUBJ
ject to President Wilson's call on
the national guard, appeals to civic
as well as military consideration.
The tests for civic service are not
as rigid as those of the military, and
physical deficiencies which would be
bar to enlistment are overlooked
and regarded as inconsequential when
the candidate is qualifying merely for
job.
Nevertheless, health and physical
perfection count, and the sound body
is an asset, whatever mans lot in
life may be. When universal military
training shall have been established
in the United States and shall have
earned reasonable measure Of ap-
probation for its value, it's results
will be recognized not merely in the
number of uniformed soldiers that
may be counted, but in the set-up of
non-uniformed civilians who will
have profited by its physical training.
1t is longer and more difficult
task to make man out of the av-
erage raw material that is offered
for military service than it is to
make "A man into soldier. That is
why it is essential that any adequate
plan of universal military training
must start in the school age, although
the period of actual participation in
military service may be brief Civic
lie cannot be as rigid in its require
ments and as proflgate of material in
its discards as in the military exam
lining board; it must make the best
of what is offered it. But physical
perfection should not be dedicated
wholly and chiefly to war, or regard
ed as luxury which can be afford
ed only in the fighting requirements of
the nation. 1t would be of definite
advantage if bodily fitness as a requi-
site for civic performance were to
gain something of the recognition
that is accorded it in military pre-
paredness.-First Journal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23
THE LAST STAND
(By Grantland Rice. }

(By Grantland Rice
The outlook wasn't overpink for
Uncle Sam that day;
The Japs had conquered Frisco by
snappy double play:
And when. five hundred thousand
strong. they swept across the
West.
The nation was astounded- to
say a bit depressed.
The slant-eyed legion ripped along
from village unto town.
The Rising Sun was hoisted as the
Stars and Stripes went down;
And then the Prussian horde Joined
in to storm the CORY lea
Until 1t stood before the gates of
Washington, ID. c.
Alas! for Lexington and such we
stood conquered race.
But wait-what lonely bloke is that
in yonder open space?
But when he started warming up, a.
pitching to the Sox,
Not a native in the town could
doubt, twas Johnson in the box.
They charged him in a serried sweep
but why waste further lines
He beaned them on their shaven
heads and soaked them on their
spines;
lie cut the old smoke-ball across,
and, aiming at their crowns,
He had them huddled in a heap be-
low the Reds and Browns
That night, across the oceans
stretch this cable left the foe
We've cleaned their bally army up
and made their navy blow;
Well beard the cannon in its lair
the Mauser in its den:
Put facing Walter Johnson's smoke
is something else again"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23
BLAMING THE WOMAN

Since Adams time, it has been
custom of humanity to lay the
blame for its actions on 1.-THE WON
an" Consequently it is not surpris-
ing to learn that in the recent revo-
luton in Russia. the people there
are claiming that the cause of it all
was the queen.
That the queen felt a degree CT
sympathy with her own relatives
no were represented in the royal
households on both sides of the cen
tending forces, may not be denied,
but Russia was her hme, her son the
heir to it's throne, for many years
her interests had been entwined with
those of the Russian people, and it
does not seem as II she would have
been traitor to all those interests.
OF course her marriage to Nicholas
was one of convenience and fir state
reasons, but she seems to have been
o loyal wife, mother, and, so far as
Ler power obtained, ruler.
On the other hand. Nicholas has
long been regarded as degenerate
eft spring of a noble house Physical
ly, mentally and morally he has
failed to measure up to the stature
expected of an emperor.
His morganatic marriage in his
early life threatened destruction 70
the regal house, and diplomacy, to-
getner with the ignoring of interior
ing laws, were used to enable him to
ascend the throne in the first in
stance.
From the first year of his reign he
has been the tool of favorite minis
tiers. and has never, in one single in
stance. manifest sufficient ability of
his own to keep the affairs Of his
country In satisfactory condition
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

Quit your meanness" is the ex-
hortation of the Punta Gorda Her
aid to certain Florida newspaper
man. There are not many of the
fraternity in this State to whom such
an injunction would be applicable.
Most Of them are fine, broad-minded
men who would not stoop to little
ness, jealousy and falsehood. We re-
greet that there shuld be any excep-
ton
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

sula Uplifting as il from the addi-
ton of heavy weight toward the
southern extremity, be not alarmed
It's merely Teddy Roosevelt mean
dering about the environs of Punta
Gorda where he is due to arrive on
Sunday in quest of devil fish. That's
the only kind OF fish, probably, that
would interest so doughty a sports
man as the Colonel--though we don't
see why a man should seek devil fish
when there are angel fish in the
same waters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

Some Of the guardsmen who
reached here last Sunday were at
work early Monday morning, and
some of them may be idle for weeks
because they cant find anything to
dc" Good deal in how sincerely a
man wants work as to whether he
can find II or not OF course. every
body should help the returned SOL
diers to get positions. but we can't
help admire the boys who didn't wait
for any help. but seemed to scent a
job as socn as they stepped from the
train.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

This should be united county,
and the people of every community
in II should be drawn together by
ties of friendship, and they should
work together for a common interest
and advancement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

The demand for labor in this coun-
time. There is no excuse for any
one to be idle unless he is too choice
in his pick of a job. That's a cheer
Ing indication of prosperous times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23
FURNITURE AT AUCTION

We will sell all the household
goods and furniture of Mr.. ID. NJ
Reeder. at 907 East Orange St, on
Monday, March 26th, at p. M, at
public auction Owner Is moving
away b. II. tIARNLY. auctioneer.
1896
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

Ii some beneficent power will pro-
claim and enforce an eight-day hour
for newspaper men, we'll not ask for
back pay
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

Some of the papers are predicting
that Van c. Swearingen will be a
candidate fer Governor. Mebbe.
Running for Governor of Florida has
proven that it might be popular
and profitable pastime fer politi-
clan discredited at home
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

WANTED-To rent, furnished bun
calow. complete. W. j Allen.
Phone 125 Black. 636S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

The officers and men of the United
States army are among the best paid
in the world.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23
MccoLLuM'S AUTO SERVICE

New Dodge and Ford cars; reas-
enable rates. Phone 430. Loyal Ho-
tel e062
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

SALE SATURDAY MAX.
18th I will offer for sale at the
CITY Hall door, Lakeland, Fla. 40
acres raw land, miles southeast OF
frcstpr of, Polk county, in section
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

IA, township 80, range 2S. Also
household goods and furniture as
coed as new. Come, a bargain for
you. Sale begins at p. m
63G3. B. H. HARNLY, Auctioneer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-23

THE LAKELAND NEWS
A weekly newspaper giving q resume
Of local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for $3.50 per year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28
TRUST IN WILSON.

Washington, Nov. 23.-An AMIGA
bic adjustment of the railroad broth
erhoods' demands for higher wages
appeared probable today, following
yesterdays conference at the White
House between the president. labor
representatives and members of the
federal mediation board. Under a
virtual promise to the president to
avoid a strike until complete consid-
Grafton can be given their demands.
the brotherhood chiefs today left,
free to lay their case before the car
riers for action. In case of a deadlock
develops the trainmen will again
take their claims before President
Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28
U-BOAT ATTACKS TRANSPORT
american Vessels Have Exciting Voy.
age tO French Port.

French Port. Nov. 22.-The In :
test American transports to reach
mere had an exciting trip through the
submarine zone. The first night in the
zone two transports collided. One
was slightly damaged while the 9th :
ed had a small hole torn I'm her bow
and few projecting guns damaged
temporary repairs were made and the
ships proceeded.
The next night Il submarine nj
tackled the transports. The wake of
a torpedo was seen off the bow OF one
or the vessels. but no coming tower
or periscopc were visible. The trans
ports raced ahead and succeeded in
reaching port safely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28
REGARDED AS UNFRIENDLY ACT,


Washington. Nov. 23.-Oficials of
this government regard the Bolshe-
Wiki, move for an armistice between
Russia and her enemies and the open
Ing OF Immediate peace negotiations
a. an act that would place Russia al-
Press dispatches telling of the
peace movement were confirmed by
a cablegram from Ambassador Fran
els received today at the State De-
pertinent II said that Leon Trotzky.
national commissioner for foreign af-
fairs In the Bolsheviki government.
had formally notified diplomats at
Petrograd that his government had
proposed an arrnistice with a view 20
Immediate peace negotiations.
IL was pointed out that should
these negotiations be successful. i.
would be most difficult TO deal with
Russia as a neutral. In view OF the
position she has held as an ally OF the
nations fighting Germany. and the
marked advantage In the war that
such n course might give the latter
country
Ambassador Francis has been given
no instructions 10 deal with the Boil
sheviki. In reporting to the state de-
partment on the peace move. he made
" clear that he had not formally ac-
knowIedged receipt OF Trotzky's note.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28
EAGER FOR REVENGE.
'taiinn Army Being ReOrganizcd-
Men Full OF Spirit and Anxious to
Fight.

Rome. Nov. 24.-"The reorranizo.
'ion OF the entire Italian army Is pro-
ceeding apace." said Senator William
Marconi' the inventor Of wireless
telegraphing. in an interview with As
sociated Press today. 1T makes US
confident that the onward march of
the enemy will he definitely stopped" !"
Nj. Marconi who had just returned
from tour Of the front said he
found everywhere the spirits of the
troops veyr high and the men desir-
Gus OF taking revenge for the reverses
they have suffered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28
WON'T RECOGNIZE ANARCHISTS.
Russian Ambassador Notifies State De.
partmcnt that He Disputes Author
ity Of Extremists.

Washington. Nov. 24.--Ambassa-
dor Bakhmeteff Of Russia, formally
notified the State department today
that the embassy does not recognize
the authority of the Extremists who
now control the foreign office at Pc
trograd. Three chief officers of the
embassy, Counsellor C. Onou. first
Secretary John Soo!kine and second
Secretary F.. Demohrenschildt resign
ed today 10 avoid having further re-
lations with the Bolsheviki leaders at
Petrograd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28

Berlin, Nov 24.-All Italian at
tacks against Teutonic positions. west
Of the Brenta river between the Bren-
t. and Piave rivers, yesterday failed,
the war office announced today. On
the Cambria front i'm France, the
statement adds, thirty British tanks.
which were shot TO pieces. lie near
Fontaine alone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28
POOL RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.
Strong Measures Must bc Taken to
Movc Traffic.

Washington, Nov. PA plan for
pooling the entire railway equipment
and traffic of the United States was
taken up at a conference today be-
tween government officials and rail-
road heads. The congestion has
reached stage, il is realized, where
radical measures must be put into
force, if the countrys traffic is to bs
moved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-28

washington, Nov. 24.-Definite
news of destruction of another German
submarine by ar American destroyer
came IN cabled report from Vice
Admiral Sims today. The subma-
rine went down with all aboard. af-
ter the destroyer had attached n line
and was attempting to tow her into
port