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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
Terms OF: ARM|ST|C[
WILL SOON Be MADE
KNOWN BY THE
ALLIED POWERS
PRESIDENT is WORKING ON HIS
REPLY TO AUSTRIA WHICH
WILL BE MADE PUBLIC BEFORE
NIGHT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. 30.-Another
note from the German government
reached Washington today and sup
plements the last brief communica
ton saying the armistice terms were
awaited, by reciting in detail govern
mental changes which have taken
place in Germany as evidence that
the kaiser has been deprived of all
power of making war, and of negoti
ating peace at this time. The Ger
mans do not address Wilson person
ally, but sent the information for the
American government, apparently
recognizing that the stage Of person
al appeals had passed with the trans
mission of their armistice peace plea
to the Allies.
The note reiterates that the actual
power and responsibility of the gov
ernment has been transferred to the
Reichstag and describes the progress
rcessary to the constitutional chang
S, 1t probably will be forwarded
Immediately to Paris where the Su-
preme War Council is already report
ed to have formulated the terms OF
the armistice. 1t was learned today
that President Wilson is working on
mS@reply to the last Austrian note
and the reply will probably be made
public before night. 1t is expected
10 inform the authorities at Vienna
tnat on basis of the acceptance OF
all conditions, including actual in
dependence, and not mere autonomy
tor subject nationalities, their request
mas been referred to the Allies,
1t was stated later that the new
communication had made no change
IN the situation. The next step is ex
pected will be the announcement from
one or all of the capitals of the CO
Oelligerents of the armistice terms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
ORLANDO MAY HAVE
EASTERN TIME BY
ACT OF COUNCIL

Orlando is to have Eastern time, at
least this is the effect Of a resolution
offered at the Board of Trade luncn-
con today. The resolution embodied
the fact that the city council be asked
to pass an ordinance making East
ern time the official time for Orlando.
Mayor Giles, who was present, at
the luncheon, expressed himself as
being in favor Of the resolution.
II the ordinance is passed 1t will
put Orlando back in her proper time
which is being followed by most Of
the progressive cities in the eastern
section Of the state.-0rlando Re
porter-Star
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
NEW GERMAN NOTE, ASKING FOR PEACE,
SENT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
Czech Committee
Takes Over Local
Government
OF Prague
(By Associated Press.)

Copenhagen, Oct. 3O.-The Czech
national committee took over the
functions of the local government in
Prague, the Bohemian capital, Mon
day, marking the final step in its sue
cessful reputation there, according to
a telegram from Rome. The Austrian
imperial symbols were removed, and
the imperial proclamations turned
down. The city officials have taken
the oath of allegiance to the Czech
state. During Monday night the gen
eral commanding the Prague garri-
son, placed the entire armed force at
the disposal of the Czechs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
GERMAN BURGLARS PLY
THEIR TRADE WHILE AIR
RAIDS ARE In PROGRESS
(By Associated Press.)

Amsterdam, Oct. 80. The German
burglar seizes the opportunity to
make a haul when an Allied air raid
Is in progress Overcome. Of the Ger;
man Rhine cities. During recent
raid on Saarbrucken, burglar band
was caught by soldiers packing up
supplies from a provision shop, the
door of which had been demolished.
Clothing valued at thousands Of
marks was looted from another shop.
Food and clothing are more precious
than jewels in Germany. Consequent
ly the burglar usually selects them
for plunder,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
lRy Associatd Press.)

Washington, Oct. 3O.-Contracts
for the construction Of number OF
troop ships costing $6O,OOO,OOO let by
the Bethlehem yards at Alamada, CAL,
have been cancelled by the shipping
board. 1t has been found that this
type of ships will be unnecessary in
bringing troops back from Europe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
NOW FAMILIES OF GERMAN
SOLDIERS WERE PROVIDED FOR
(Hv Associated Press.)

New York, oct. SO.-The city OF
porIin extended 4s8,OOO,OOO marks for
tbe support of families of soldiers
during the first four years of the war
according to German newspapers. VI
that amount 112,OOO,OOO was in pay
meut of rent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30

RFTRFAT|NC
UNDER EVER
INCREASING
PRESSURE
LITTLE ACTIVITY Is REPORTED i.
ON THE BRITISH FRONT In
FRANCE
(By Associated Press.)

Italian Headquarters on the Piave,
Tuesday, Oct. 20. .--(Delayed) Aus
trian forces are retreating under the
everincreasing pressure. 1t is felt
that an attack against the enemy will
become overwhelming as soon as the
entire Allied force can enter action.
Latest reports show $50 guns and
1000 additional prisoners captured
today in the Piave district.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Oct. 30.-The Austrian feet
has been hastily concentrated at
Fium, according to a dispatch from
Rome dated the 9th. A few vessels
remain at Pola, but all that were at
Cattaro have left. 1t Is said the con-
centration was demanded by the HIM
garian government.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30

cause he had only three shrapnel
wounds, one in his hand, one in his
shoulder and one in the back.
An American Red Cross canteen at
receiving station often offers men
their first chance to talk over their
experiences. They stand around with
a cup Of chocolate in one hand, cook
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
SPLENDID SPIRIT OF
OUR WOUNDED SOLDIERS
(By Associatd Press.)

Paris, Oct. 30.-The spirit of the
American soldiers passing through
casualty stations is admirable. One
"doughboy' from Kansas, hobbling up
to an American Red Cross canteen on
one leg and crutches, shouted, Here
| come. I'm only hitting on three
cylinders but still able to get about" "
Another boasted of his luck be-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
Encircling Guisse
lBy Associated Press.l

Paris, Oct. 30.--General Debeney's
First Army has gained new successes
In encircling Guisse, 1t is officially
announced North OF Guisse they
have taken Beaufort farm and along
the Peron river south of Gulss the
French have progressed east Of Mon
cea uLe Neuf and captured prisoners,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
QUESTIONAIRES FOR
OLDER MEN WILL BE SENT
OUT ON NOVEMBER 5TH

Jacksonville, Oct. 30.-It was an
nounced yesterday that the question
naires for the registrants Of Is years
and those of 36 to As years, both in
elusive, would be mailed out Nov. 5.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
No Activity on British Front
(By Associated Press.)

London, Oct. 30.-On the British
front in France, 1t is officially an
nounced by Haig, there is no activity
except patrol encounters in which the
British advanced and captured few
prisoners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
Contracts For $6O,OO0,0OO
Worth OF Ships Have
Been Cancelled
ing stronger instead of weaker

ing stronger instead of weaker.
German newspapers, official and
semi official documents and private
letters that occasionally come to the
hands of the Allied troops no longer
contain sneers regarding the Ameri-
can assistance. 1t Is recognized that
the American army cannot be dis
posed of so easily.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
Pressburg to Be Capital
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Oct. 30.-The Czech Slovak
council of state has been directed to
make Pressburg, four miles south
east Of Vienna, the capital Of Slo-
vaka, according to newspapers here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
$4,000 REFUGEES
FAILED TO SHOW
Up IN HOLLAND
/ AS EXPECTED
(By Associated Press.)

Amsterdam, Oct. 30.-Tuesday
when the German retirement in Bel
gian Flanders was begun it was ex
pected a quarter of million refugees
would seek refuge in Holland, but
up to Saturday night only small
fraction of that number had arrived.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30

les in the other, and fight their fights
over again until officers have to drive
them to the dressing rooms
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-30
LITTLE NEWS FROM
BATTLE front, AS
CABLES C0NCESTED
With PEACE
NEGOTIATIONS
(By Associatd Press.)

Paris, Oct 30.-The meagerness OF
the news during this important pc
riod from Paris is due to the strict
ness of the censorship. In addition to
the strictness of the censorship dis
patches are held up on account Of the
cables being congested by the ex-
change of communications between
the United States government and
representatives at the Inter Allied
conference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28
By Elsie Endicott

career. Oh, mother.I forgot everything
save that he loved me, and loved him
tore up the contract And so--mother.
/ know it all, and perhaps all the sor-
row and disappointment you have known
awaits me, butt love himp
Mrs. Moon sat gazing at the letter.
Presently she laid il down and. slipping
forward, lay with her face pressed into
the shabby pillow. She did not move
for long time. She did not even hear
her husband when he entered the house.
He stood in the archway looking at her
moment before he spoke
"Sich2" he inquired
She lifted her head mo, dear; Just
thinking" she replied quite naturally,
"MiIlicent has just written. She is go
ing to marry Sidney Smith"
"The civil engineer, eh? That's all
right Women should marry. Milli-
cents got sense. And now, wife, may
have my breakfast? I've decided to
take it at home this morning, after all
He sat down and opened his paper.
Mrs. Moon rose and left the room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

ease, food for soul and body, all the
bright innocent, tempting privileges of
life with the money that comes from
honest TOLL"
She was waiting now an answer to
this letter With all the might in her
she had appealed to the girls reason
She had brought out the pitiful, faded
roses and tattered shreds of her own
romance and laid them before her child's
eyes. She had held her heart in her
hand that Millicent might see and be
wise.
The postnan ran up the steps and
dropped letter in the box. Mrs. Moon
ran to get it. Her hand trembling as
she touched the letter 1t was in Milli-
cents handwriting and thin. Milliccnt
always sent such thick letters
In the parlor she sank upon the hair
cloth sofa and read the letter:
THE contract came, mother Sidney
Smith was there. have told you
about him--well, he had asked me to
marry him. And there lay the contract.
I had to choose between him and a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28
By J0ella Johnson

ment, John groEled outs
you lucky dog. Roy Palmiey. with
such a wifei"
go and do likewise-thats al d1ese
Is to H."
And IL that irresponsible Roy didn't
grin directly from John to Amy, whose
face matched the red candies in the bon
bon dish.
BLESS mei' evaded their guest =
nearly forgot something"
Roy laughed sancily. and John glnred
and rushed from the room He return
ed with a set of ShalSespere. bound in
gold and red. On one hyieaf was writ
ten:
"A New Years gift 10 a staunch 20
triot. Roys little sOldier-wife."
What happy beginning to ths New
Year. Isn't itf"
"Is iti May | come often" begged
John.
Alice nodded assent John did not see
her. He had apparently asked the con-
sent of Amy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

there came a stubborn set to her lips.
She moistened them with her tongue. II
won't unless he'll take my children, too,
and treat 'em right" she answered. II
heard him tell his mother last night he
wouldn't.
The minister, shocked, turned an in
quiring face to the young bridegroom.
A dark flush covered LecH's face,
I'm a marryin' the woman, not her
children"
But Alexis" the minister returned,
persuasivelY "it doesn't take much to
keep little children. Tell her you'll do
your duty by them. y
Hattie, Hattiel" cried her mother,
"me and pa, we'll keep the children"
AS she spoke Barge Tibble came for
ward, unconscious that he was leading
little LOWE, who still clung to his hand.
alexis Golfer" he said to Leck,
you've got to promise Hattie to take
them children and do by 'em as If they
was your own! You've got to swear
right now before the God that made you
you'll do so or answer TO me !"
Leck looked at him in scorn. what
have You got to do with it? What right
have you got to tell me what I've got
to dor"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28
1t Was All On Account Of the Children

sorry to be put down when he reached
her door.
LOWE and Stevie slept in their cot be-
side Hattie's the night through, but the
mother did not close her eyes. She rose
in the morning hollow-eyed and wan.
Everything was ready for the wedding
supper-the cakes baked, the dishes bor-
rowed. Her red plaid wedding dress
they had all helped her to buy lay on
the best bed With convulsive stiAed
sob, she looked at it in the early dawn.
Would she have to marry Leck1 O,
maybe something would happen before
the evening to put off the wedding But
nothing happened
SAt o'clock Hattie came into the best
room on Leck Golfers arm. She saw
only one thing Barge Tibble's red
head as he stood in corner with LOWE
and Stevie holding to his hands
Up to this mopent Barge had been
hoping against hope that something
might happen" But his tanned face
whitened when the minister took his
place before the young couple.
"Will you take this man to be your
husband2"
Like something at bay, Hattie threw
one look toward her children. Then
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

in thick blackness Swsying, she stag
gered away from the window and sunk
down in the long grass
Barge Tibble, young farmer who
worked with farm machinery, had loved
Hattie before she was married to HON.
er Dunn and this spring encouraged by
her treatment he had gone away with
his threShing machine into another state
to earn enough to make a big payment
on home for her and her two little
children. and had come back to ask her
to marry him to find she was to be mar
ried to Lecl1 Golfer
Tonight, restless and unhappy, Barge
walking through the fields, passed the
door of Leck's new home He paused
on seeing light within and overheard
Leck and his mother talking of Hattie's
children.
Hot with indignation, he passed noise
lessly around the house and saw Hattie
fall His first thought was to run to
her, but wiser instinct checked him.
~She heard what they said and it's
hurt her so she's tainted, poor child"
he thought, pitifully. She'll come to
in a minute and she'd be mortified to
death to think heard what she did. I'll
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28
When Mellicent Decided to Marry

sition of teacher, still improving her
voice and method Great things were
said of her. She had written to her
mother: Il am sure to be offered a con-
tract soon. Oh, mother, when real
ly get upon the concert stage you must
come to hear me sing will sing to you,
for you have done it all. What is a
mere voice without the pluck, the perse-
verance, the ambition to use itI You
shall have a new gown to wear and my
applause shall be your applause. We will
both be very happy But oh, mother,
darling, wonder if that way lies hap
piness, after all? When have earned
all the money and sung my voice away
shall not wish that | had taken the
other road2"
The other road Millicent meant
marriage. Mrs. Moon had written back.
The other road The one l took
Dear, you must let my experience do
for you there. want the best for you,
and there is nothing better than success
and money. Oh, MilIcent. to have your
place in the world, to be able to buy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

four and three, in her good luck" and
well-doing.
After little Barge came walking
swiftly toward the bars, a loudly whis-
tied tune on his lips. Hattie sprang up
and wiped her eyes.
why, Barge" she greeted him in
confusion, 81 thought you were in Kan
sasl"
Il shipped the machine home two
days ago." he answered. "I made lots
of money out there, Hattie"
"Did you hear me eryin'i" she asked,
IL got dizzy and sOrter faint comm
cross the field, and cried foolish like
one of the children. was scared I
couldn't get to the house"
Barge helped her over the bars; then
lifted her, protesting, against his breast
LAY still" he bade her. ard carry a
little thing like you any distance and
not know l was holdin' a feathers
weight"
With her face against his shoulder
there came over Hattie a sense of
peace and joyful security. Her numb
heart leapt. And Barge stumbled off
home with a senseless hope in his heart.
Hattie had clung to him like she was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

just been denouncing it
"No, Roy. / have not, unless you be-
lieve in penny saved is a penny earned
What l saved by practicing economy,
conservation, set aside, little by little,
and that paper represents it. Ii is for
my country's sake" she Eloied. snatch
ing up siIken flag and waving 1t aloft
''You little soldieri l don't care If
John Mayville is here" Roy jumped up
and gave his wife heartfelt kiss. while
John-well, he looked envious, but not
for the same woman
Alice took up the third package.
"I drew up these New Years resolu-
tions for all of us
ITO spend less for pleasure,
"To cat, no less, but more wisely, and
with greater care.
ITO smoke less"-a miscllievous
glance at the men
"And to conserve in every way that
ali may be directed toward the one great
cause"
Before anyone had chance TO com
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

morning was far advanced. Presently
the narrow steep stairs leading up from
the next room began to creak and a
man came down He was slender, dap
per. quite good looking, and neatly
dressed
'Leoni" Mrs. Moon called softly.
He turned and looked at her over his
shoulder-as he might have looked If
the old piano had disturbed him with
sound %Well7" he said
"Mayn't get you some breakfast this
morning. dear1 There's an egg and"
II prefer to go to the cafe" he re-
piled, shortly, and taking his hat from
the rack strolled out She heard him
pause at the steps to light cigarette.
Even to herself she would not ac-
knowledge the fact that she had eaten
only toast for her breakfast, having saw
ed the egg in the hope that he might
condescend to remain at home Her
husband was a mere transient IN his
own house. He had no occupation save
that exceedingly fragmentary one Of
leading the band. There had been a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

By Abner Anthony

i've got any mans right to protect
the woman -he sees is bein' run over
and about to take misery on herself.
Are-you- goin' to promise, Leek Colt
err"
Barge was a big man and his brown
eyes shot dangerous CLEANS. He moved
close to Leck. Hattie ran between them.
'I.ct him alone, Bargew she cried Il
don't want him to promised My chill
dren Is part of me- wouldn't marry
him now for no promise he could
make !"
A little later, when AlexiSand his fa-
ther and mother had taken wrathful de-
parture, the guests sat down TO the we'd
ding feast, At its conclusion Hattie
came to the side of the minister, her
checks scarlet, and a radiant light in her
eyes.
II invite you all to stay to my wed
ding, friends she said. "If Brother
Drave and somebody else viii go 10
town for the license will be married
tonight The man-he-he says he's
been lovin' me nigh six years, and II
know I'm a lvoln' him. know who'll
be a father to my childreh Tn goiT
to marry Bargep
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

ed love for music But her voice had
come from some distant ancestor. There
had been singers in the Moon family,
and now there was to be another song
ster which must excel them all. For
Millicent had a sweet fresh voice that
mdst some day command the attention
of large audiences.
Nights when Millieent slept the
dreamIess, quiet sleep of girlhood, Mrs
Moon had sat in her chair planning,
toiling with her mind and soul Day
times when Millicent would have played
rather than worked, the mother encour-
aged the girl, kept her going With un-
failing optimism she hung bright pic
lures before Millicents minds eye. The
future-the future, was her whole
theme. You think success and money
will bring me happiness3" Millicent once
queried dreamily." They must" Mrs.
Moon replied.
Now, it seemed Millicent was about
to reap the reward of her mothers long
sowing. In the school where she had
begun to study she had risen to the po-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

1T surely is" replied John emphst-
ically. His eyes were fastened on Amy's
face
"Pll explain, Roy, if you will all par
don a personal allnsion. The meat dish
of lamb was left from Sunday. I escal-
loped it. The bread is war bread, my
own recipe of cereals. The plum pud-
ding is from bread crumbs, -four, bits
of suet, raisins and spices. The cake is
one egg cake, with scaut sweetening,
made possible by using sweet marshmaI
low filling. The cake Is favored and
darkened with cocoa. Oh forgot the
soup, made from left over salad dress
ing, only two tablespoonfulS vegetables.
tomatoes and. But there, shall tire
our guest call it my conservation din
ner"
John Mayville looked up. A tiny bit
of moisture made his eyes shine.
Mrs. Palmley, your patriotism
shames me. and is lesson to me, who,
with plenty, never thinks of such glo-
rious sacrifice You are indeed a SOL
dier's wife, doing your bit on life's bat
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

tieheld-and Roy tells me it is battle
just now-as surely as a soldier fights
on the firing line. All women are brave,
all are good" he ended, smiling at the
beaming Amy. vino nodded her thanks,
while Alice tripperd around the table
and took her guests hand
THAT is the best compliment you can
pay me-patriotism," she said simply.
That evening. after pleasant hour of
music and storytelling, Alice disappear
ed mysteriousIy She returned with three
fiat packages One she reached to her
guest, one to her husband, and the third
she placed on the table.
"For the happy New Year." she smil-
ed.
joint gift proved water color, a
snow scene, much to his delight.
Roy sat gazing at his present.
Alice where did you get itf Howr
John, look Fifty dollars for a next
Liberty Bond CALI"
A frown ciouded his brow.
You've been working. Alice, and I've
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-28

summer night concert the evening be
fore, and it had wearied him. He was
not strong, she told herself, and he had
the musical temperament She herself
was not musical, and so he spent his
time among those who were. She did
not expect to see him again all day.
Slowly she bent forward until her
head rested upon her hand. Her face
became piteous in its sadness. Then her
eyes lifted to a picture and fingered
there
"Millicent," Mrs Moon said And she
smiled. Her daughters picture made
her remember her own face as it had
been before she married Leon Moon.
She had had the dimpIe, the long eye
Iashes and the sunny hair. She knew
what she looked like now, but it gave
her no heartache. She lived again in
Millicent.
Yes, in AiIlicent she was again to
know joy and taste the sweet, wild fla
vor of success Millicent was her old
self, and yet more than her old self
From her father Millieent had inherit