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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25

position of this division, beyond the
fact that they are soon to return to
this country, was not made today.
Taking into consideration that 1t is
the proposed policy of the War De.
partment to parade and camp for a
short time those divisions which have
distinguished themselves in the war,
it is believed that the Dixie division
may be in Georgia soon after 1t reach
es the United States.
With the Rainbow division, which
distinguished itself in the war, the
war department will parade it in sew
eral Of the principal cities Of the
country before disbanding, and the
same thing will probably be done with
other divisions, including the Dixie,
which have shown conspicuous gal
antry on the field of battle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
CROOK CONV|CTFD|
At Fl. PIERCE
GETS 6 YEARS
(In Tampa Tribune.)


Fort Pierce, Nov 25.-D. e. Girls
void, said to be a notorious crook and
confidence man, with dozen different
aliases, was convicted Friday night in
the district court here before Judge
e. B. Donnell, of obtaining money
under false pretenses. Motions for
new trial were heard and overruled
by Judge Donnell Saturday and the
prisoner sentenced to siv years in the
penitentiary,
During the season of 1918 and 1917
Grfswold came to Fort Pierce with
some of his pals and rented a house
about five miles south Of town and
established therein a fake "wiretap-
ming" plant 1t was the same ole
game-a pretended private wire bv
which "private advance information"
concerning horse races was secured
In the complaint it is alleged that a
man named Gray and another named
Bonell met the complainant in Fort
Pierce, induced him to go to the plant
and bet small sums of money on
races, which bets complainant invari-
ably won. The complainant, David p.
Valley Of Fairhaven, Mass, was thus
tolled along until "a chance to win a
fortune" was unfolded to him. He
claimed he was persuaded by Gray
Bonell and Griswold to mortgage his
property in Massachusetts for over
$1,000 and add what money he had
with him, in all 1920, and bet 1t on
certain horse race, which race, of
course, was fake.
Griswold was placed on trial ana
defended by G. D. Abbott and Fl. C.
Keasley of West Palm Beach and
Judge Otis R. Parker Of Fort Pierce.
Edgar c. Thompson, State attorney,
was assisted In prosecuting the case
by Fred Fee and G. Fl. B. Floyd, OF
Fort Pierce. The case was vigorous
ly defended and prosecuted and at
tractcd much attention
The verdict and sentence meet with
popular approval because Of the east
coast being infested with wire tap.
pers. Griswold's criminal record, the
police say, lis a long one and that he
is known by various names IN the
police records of New York, Balti-
more, st. Louis, New Orleans, Kansas
City and various California recorts,
and that his picture is in the rogues
gallery in New Orleans, No 2O6; Kan
sas City, No. 30; Baltimore. No. 1923;
Oakland (Cal), No 1890; San Diego
(CalO, No. 2376. He has been arrest
cd thirty-two times, generally putting
up cash bonds which he forfeited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
NEW SYSTEM
OF GOVERNMENT
HAS been
|NAUCURATED
IN GERMANY
THE SOLDIERS AND WORKMEN'S
COUNCIL NOW HAVE POLITICAL.
REINS IN HAND
(By Associated Press. }

Copenhagen, Nov. 25.-An agree-
ment has been reached between the
German Soldiers and Workmen's
Council and the government, it is off.
cially announced at Berlin. The
agreement provides first of all that
political power shall be in the hands
of the German socialist republic and
Soldiers and Workmen's Council.
Second. Their aim is to defend and
develop what has been achieved by
the revolution and to suppress all
counter revolutionary activity.
Third. Pending the election of rep
rosentatives of the Soldiers and
Workmen's Council to the Executive
Council, the German Republic Execu-
tive Council at Berlin will exercise
its functions
Fourth. Appointments and dismissal
of all members of the various legisla-
tive bodies of the republic will be
made by the Central Executive Coun-
ell. :
Fifth. Before the Cabinet appoints
assistant ministers the Executive
Council must be consulted.
Sixth. The convention of deputie.
drawn from the Soldiers and Work
mems Councils is to be summoned as
soon as possible.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
/. The article follows.

tin. The article follows:
ut is the departments desire to re-
lease from active service at the earli-
est practicable time those members oe
the Naval Reserve force and these Of
the regular service who enlisted for
the duration of the war who wish to
complete their education or who have
urgent family and business interests
demanding immediate and personal
attention No definite time can be
set yet for the release of such men,
but 1t will be done as soon as the exl-
gencies Of the service permit.
Those desiring to be released un-
der the above conditions must, in ev-
cry instance, submit formal request
in writing through official channels,
stating in full their reasons. Com
manding officers and cOmmandants
will endorse these requests as to
whether or not the services OF the in
dividual can be spared without relief
and, If so, whether his or her serv-
ices are needed in some other station
within the command.
Requests will then be forwarded
to the Bureau of Navigation. which
will give them careful consideration
and as soon as circumstances permit,
authorize the discharge of those In
the regular navy who enlisted only
for the war and the return to an in
active status of those OF the Naval
Reserve force"
The secretary said that the above
applies to officers in the Naval Re-
serve force as we'll as to enlisted
men. r
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
DIXIE DIVISION PROBABLY
WILL GO TO CAMP WHEELER


Washington, Nov 25.--The state
ment was made by Maj. Gen. Peyton
T. March, chief OF staff, that the
Thlrty'first Dixie divlsion) would
soon return to the United States This
division, being composed of Florida,
Georgia and Alabama troops, means
although not officially, that they will
probably debark either at Savannah
of Jacksonville and they will then be
sent to Camp Wheeler, where they
modified for some time before going
overseas.
The official statement as to the dis
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
FRENCH WOMEN READY
TO YIELD THEIR JOBS

Paris, Nov. 23.-The question OF
what the working women Of France
will do after the war is best an
swered By the women themselves.
Most Of them declare they will gladly
return to their homes and 60 back
tc the work they dropped when their
men folk were called away. Some
women Of course have grown used to
the freedom of work and the regular
pay envelope-but they will nave to
be satisfied with smaller wages it IS
declared il government circles. This
is because the preference Of employ
merit will be given 10 returning sol
ulsiss5 '-sij5 y-tE Ta--I I'm %! sslt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
FIRST UNITS OF ARMY
TO BE DEM0BILIZED

In a recent interview granted to
newspaper correspondents concern.
ing rehabilitation of the army, Sec
retary Baker said:
"The first units to be demobilized
will be the development battalions at
all camps. The development battal.
ions at all campsCyceeeo etaoinshrd
ions are made up of men who were
under physical requirements or who
needed some special drill or discip.
line to bring them into full military
value-undeveloped physically, large
ly
"No furloughs will be granted, but
they will be honOrably discharged, of
course. There is no certain date.
every man who is discharged from
the army has to have a physical ex'
animation and a very careful record
made for statistical status. and in.
stead Of furloughing them and then
discharcing they will be discharged,
so that they may be no subsequent
claims against the government All
of those men will have 10 be exam
ined by the doctors and the medical
department is prepared to take over
the question Of rapid examination
and discharge. No date has been Get
for examination. but have an idea
that It will be soon, 1t IS not COW
tngent upon anything, but will be
done as soon as conveninet
1T is difficult to grant requests
from business institutions, etc, for
men. because it breaks up units and
creates an inequality of conditions
and it is not likely that individual re-
quests can be granted
"The physical examination applies
also to students at schools,
"The central officers training camp
schools will be discontinued
Department In Close Cooperation
"The thing that We have to do ani
the thing that we must do is to de-
mobilize the men in this country and
all the others with reference to their
occupational opportunities, so as to
LET them 90 back into normal life Of
the country without filing the coun'
trv with unemployed men. The war
department is working in close coop
GRAFTON with the department Of labor
and the war industries board as much
in the discharge of men as in the
termination of contracts"
Tf an individual has al orport1hi-
~ n get his own employment woap
- y fssssRs.zsf e ssssassA 's's'as faael.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Counter.ReYoIntlon In Austria

Zurich, Nov. 25. "A counter revO-
lutionary movement in Austria is pro-
crossing to such an extent that the
National Council has placarded the
streets warning the public against It.
1t is said the Monarchists are resort
ing to all kinds of methods to excite
the districts of the Council who are
trying to frighten the people by the
prospect of allied occupation, accord
ing to a Vienna dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
HRS BODIES TO BE
RETURNED TO AMERICA

flngton, Nov. 25.-Secretary Of
aEer has made the following
a letter from United States
fD. U. Fletcher of Florida:
| Department, Washington,
k 1918,
Duncan U. Fletcher, United
Senate:
Dear Senator: In reply to your
as 10 what action will be tax,
|Hd having the bodies of the
who are buried on foreign
'rned to the United States for
u beg to inform you that
l'ef has received very careful
patton by this department. Ev-
"IOle safeguard has been ex-
. Identify each body, and
PRACTICAL each grave has
4aly marked and a careful
made Of its location, name of
organization to which he
and the name and address
lafest relative.
an rest assured that as soon
possible to do so, the body
soldier buried in foreign soil
T'urned to the United States,
Ellhc request is made by the
'elatlve of such soldier that
V done. Sincerely yours,
NEWTON D. BAKER.
Secretary of War"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
stern R'Y EMPLOYEES OFFER
[AD00 $4,000 A MONTH
|F He WILL REMAIN AS
DIRECTOR OF RAILROADS
cHlNAMAN ONLY HONEST
DEALER IN COMMUNITY

Little Rick, Ark, Nov. 25-For A
period of two days the dates to be
announced later, all stores selling
food in Arkansas City, Ark, will be
closed except that of Joe Kong, a
Chinese, it was announced today by
Hamp Williams, state food admins.
traitor. All except Kong have been
convicted of profiteering The stores
to be closed include those Of the nav
or and the county food administrator
Arkansas City has a population of
about 5000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
ID Somebody Appreciates His
Financial Straits
py Associated Press.)

by Associated Press.)
Eta Nov. 25,-"Well, I'm glad
! |dy appreciates my financial
was the only comment Nc
1 made when told that the rail
nployes of western roads were
I 10 add $4,000 monthly to his
h salary if he will remain in Of
few minutes later McAdoo
1 intended to resume the prac-
/ law, He is on an inspection
| southern roads.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Development Of Importance
(By Associated Press.)

London, Nov. 25.-This mornings
London newspapers display promi
nently German advices regarding the
agreement between the Soldiers AMI
Workmens Council and the govern
ment, which is regarded as a devel
opment OF the greatest Importance
and tantamount to the overthrow of
the Ebert Haase combination and the
adoption, at least theoretically, of the
existing Russian system.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Cold Weather
For Thanksgiving
Is The Prospect
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 25,-Heavg frost
is probably in north Georgia and the
Carolinas tonight, according to the
Weather Bureau. The temperature
will generally remain below the sea
sonal avrage in the north portions OF
the East Gulf States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25

|Aann boys, from Sarasota,
o'ggest catch of any of the
|asSs operating along this
lseeFday. Near Indian Pass
Qelr seine around a school
which was estimated by ex-
fishermen to contain at
ivy. Anyway. over $4,000
0Sh were hauled on the
aSen to st. Petersburg by
n lne Martinez crew, fish.
h clearwater Fish company,
'9oO after the other men
'aeir haul. This was in
The big catch made by
reported in yesterdays
qade within a mile or so
"aer Clearwater Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
(By Associated Press.)

Columbus Ohio Nov. 25 The
campaign for the election of Pershing
tc the presidency in 1921 was former
ly launched today by the application
for the incorporation Of the "Pershing
Republican League" Former Senator
Dick heads the list of fifteen promi-
nent Republicans who signed the ar
ticles of incorporation presented to
the Secretary OF State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Clear Mines Out
To Make Way For
The British Fleet
(By Associated Press.

London, Nov. 25.-A fotilla of
mine sweepers left the Firth of Forth
this morning to clear passage to
Kiel for the British squadron which
it is understood, will disarm and in
tern the remnants of the German
navy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Hearing of DebG,
Patterson And
FrOhmerk Jan. E
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 25. The Su-
preme Court today granted the gov
ernment's request to expedite the
harings and appeals of Eugene V
Debs, aJmes A. Peterson OF. Mime
sofa and Jacob Frohmerk of iMssour.
from convictions of violations of the
espionage law The hearings are set
for Jan. next.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Pershing's Campaign
For President Was
Launched Today

an individual case be considered ?"
the secretary was asked. He replied
AN individual case if it comes in
a class that was to be discharged as a
class, but no priorities and no fur
loughs Will be granted"
Daniels Plan for the Navy
Secretary Daniels has issued to all
ships and stations of the navy the
following order regarding release
from active service:
Il. 1t is the departments desire
to release from active service at the
earliest practicable time those mem
bers of the naval reserve force and
those Of the regular service who en-
listed for the duration of the war who
wish to complete their education or
who have urgent family and business
interests demanding immediate and
personal attention. No definite time
can be set for the release of such
men, but it will be done as soon as
the exigencies of the service permit.
Formal Request In Writing
20 Those desiring to be released
under the above conditions must, in
every instance. submit formal re.
quest in writing through official
channels, stating in full their reasons.
Commanding officers and comman-
dants will endorse these requests as
to whether or not the services of the
individual can he spared without re-
lief and if so, whether his or her ser
vices are needed in some other sta.
tiOn within the command
Through Bureau Of Navigation
"9 Requests will then be forward.
I'd to the bureau Of navigation, which
will give them careful consideration
and, as soon as circumstances permit,
authorize the discharge Of those in
the regular navy who enlisted only
for the war and the return to an in
active status of those of the naval
reserve force.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Legislature
Convened In
Special Session
This Morning
(By Associatd Press.)

Tallahassee, Nov. 25.-The Florida
legislature convened today in specia,
session to consider legislation pro
hibiting the shipment of liquor into
the State after January and to pro
vide funds for public institutions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH CO.'S
MAY NOW GET
INFORMATION
FROM ?. 0.
(By Associatd Press.)

Washington, Nov. 25.--An order
amending the postal regulations so
that telephone and telegraph compan-
les may have access to postoffice rec
ords in an effort to locate persons to
whom messages are sent without ade
quate addresses was issued by Burle
son today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
TELLS HOW MEN CAN GET
OUT OF u. 8. NAVY FORCE

How men in the navy can now get
released from service is told in an OF
fetal statement from Josephus Dan
iels, secretary of the navy, and print
ed in the government official bulle-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
LAKELAND. FLORIDA MONDAY, NOV. s5, 1918
ALLIED WARSH|PS
ENTER BLACK
SEA AND VISIT
VARIOUS PORTS
(By Associated Press.)

Paris' Nov. 25.-The Bosphorus
having been cleared of mines the al
lied warships have entered the Black
Sea and have visited various ports
from Varna around the southern coast
to Novorossysk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
b|y Possible
HE Will Accept
The Offer
!, REING TOLD OF OFFER In
[IyTA HE SAID HE INTEND
TO PRACTICE
law
nv Associated Press.)

|Aipgton, Nov. 25.'-Telegrams
spresentatives of employees OF
4, operated out Of st. Louis
,,ceiyed at McAdoo's Office to-
Ee pledged the employees to
10 thousand monthly as a part
|ioos salary to keep him from
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIs'

Ben Franklin's mother.in-laW heSi'
tated about permitting her daughter
to marry a printer, as there were a.
ready two printing offices in the
United States, and she was anceL-
toin whether the country would sup
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
IBy Associated Press.l

by Associated Press.)
b Nov. 25.-The Rumanian
Enent has issued a decree dis,
/ parliament and convening a
futiaonl assembly elected by the
pal sufferange, according to a
dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
RESTRICTION ON
MANUFACTURE
Of FURNITURE
IS LIFTED
(By Associatd Press.l

Washingtn, Nov. 25.-All restric-
tions on the manufacture OF furniture
of furniture was abandoned today by
the War Industries Board.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25
Through Bureau Of Navigation
"JosEPHUs DANIELS

The secretary said that the above
applies to officers in the naval re-
serve force as we'll as enlisted men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-25

county: Farmers of this
!, getting away from the
aug game. and are taking
SE crops. such as sugar
- corn, etc. Livestock
t6cfeassd~- e---
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27

indebted to Switzerland. We express
 gratitude to her, Holland, the Scandi-
 navian countries and Spain, who by her geographical position is exposed
 to especial difficulties and no less to
 the extra-European countries which
 have not entered the war, for their
 manly attitude in that, despite all tenn ptations and expressions, they preserve their neutrality.
 ''The world yearnS for peace and desires nothing more than that the sufferngs of war under which it groans should come to an end. But the governm of the enemy states contrive ever anew to stir the War fury among their peoples. A contin- uation of the war to the utmost was, so far as has transpired, the most re- cent watchword issued by the confer ence of Versailles, and in the English premier's speeches 1t again finds loud echo. There are however, other l voices to be heard in England; it is l to be hoped that these voices will l multiply.
 The world now stands before the ] final decision. Either our enemies will l decide to conclude peace-they know on what conditions we are ready to 1 begin a discussion-or they will con- ] tinue the insanity of their criminal l war of conquest.
 1 "Or people will hold fut further, l but the blood of the fallen, the agonies of the mutilated and the dis l tress and sufferings of the peoples
 will fall on the heads of those who in sistently refuse to listen to the voice 1 of reason and humanity
New Britain herald., 1918-02-27
COMPLETE TEXT 0F
 HERTLING'S SPEECH
Imperial German Chancellor Deals Most in GeleraHtieS

Amsterdam, Feb. 27.-Following is a full report of Chancellor von Hert- ing's speech in the Reichstag:
 The Reichstag has a right to re- ceive an explanatory statement in re- gard to the foreign situation and, the attitude of the government concern ing it. I will meet the obligation arising therefrom, even though l en- certain certain doubts as to the util- ity and success of dialogues carried on by ministers and statesmen of belli- gerent countries.
 MT. Runciman in the House of Commons recently expressed the opinion that we would get much nearer peace, if instead of this, re- SponSible representatives of the bel igerent powers would come together in an intimate meeting for discus sion. l can only agree with him that that would be the way to remove numerous intentional and uninten- , tional misunderstandings and com pei our enemies to take our words as they are meant, and on their part also to show their colors. I cannot Ut any rate discover that the words which I spoke here on two occasions were received in hostile countries ob- jectivety and without prejudice.
 
 gathering alone could lead to under- standing on many individual ques- tions which can really be settled only by compromise.
 Tt has been repeatedly said that we do not contemplte retaining Bel gium, but that we must be safe guarded from the danger of 8 country, with which we desire after the war to live in peace and friendship, becoming the object or the jun pin E off ground of enemy machinations. If, therefore, a proposal came from the opposing side, for example from the government in Havre, we should not adopt an antagonistic attitude, even though the discussion at first might only be unbinding
 Meanwhile it does not appear as if Mir. Runciman's suggestion has a A chance of assuming tangible shape and I must adhere to the existing methods of dialogue across the chan ne1 and ocean.
 WoIson's Four Principles.
 Adopting this method, I really admit that President Wilson's mes. sage of February Il represents, per haps, a small step towards a mutua approachrnent l, therefore, pas over the preliminary and eXcessivei, long declarations in order to addres myself immediately the lou principles, which, in President VII sons opinion, must be applied in [ mutual exchange of views.
 "The first clause says that eacl part of the final settlement must b. based upon the essential justice o that particular case and upon sucl adjustment as most likely to brin: ' peace that will be permanent
 "Who would contradict this? Th phrase coined by the great father O the church, Augustin fifteen hundree wears ago-tjustitia 3undamentun regnortum' still valid today. Ger tain it is that only peace based il all it's parts on the principles 0 Justice has a prospect of endurance
 "The second clause expresses tn desire that peoples and province shall not be bartered about from sov ereignty to sovereignty at if the. were mere chattels and paWns 3n