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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
LITHUANIAN FORESTS CUT DOWN

Washington, Sept. 14.-The Ger
mans have cut down most Of the
large forests in Lithuania. In their
exploitation Of the country, they have
made use Of practically all the avail
able timber. Ten thousand prison.
ers Of war have been formed into
numbering gangs to do the work This
destroys the. most distinctive feature
of the Lithuanian countryside; It's
woodland. Before the German in
vasion, the whole Lithuanian plain
was covered with groves and or
chards. An observer from balloon
would have been able to see little else
but field and forest, with here and
there an occasional village, and on
each side of the straight narrow roads
a deep ditch to carry the drainage Of
the arabic land into the rivers.
1t is not to be supposed, however,
that the Lithuanian villages have
been devastated like those in Picardy.
A Lithuanian town is pretty sight
consisting as Il does Of number oil
thatched houses. shaded by trees,
each house having its garden and
fruit-trees, and its little yard, all
surrounded by a wooden paling. The
cottages are very small having a
frontage, say, of thirty feet, divided
into three rooms, all on the ground
floor. The stove, highly important
piece of furniture in the long winter
nights, is in the central apartment
Most cottages are built Of logs.
squared only on the inside; but the
chimney, when there is one, is Of
brick. While the poorer houses are
unpainted. those of the better class
are colored gray. their tiny windows
having green or white shutters. on
which groups of flowers are some
times rudely painted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
OF THE
ST. M|H|EL SALIENT OF
GREATEST IMPORTANCE
DECLARES GEN. MARCH.
"Y" SECRETARIES WITHIN
DRAFT AGE MUST ENLIST

Paris, Sept. 13.--The Young Mems
Christian Association has issued an
order to all its secretaries between
the ages Of twenty-one and thirty
one to present themselves to tho near
est army medical Office for physical
examination. Such secretaries as are
unwilling to do so will be returned
Immediately to the United States.
Those passing the examination salts
factorily will be given thirty days in
which to enlist. After the thirty
days they will be returned to the
United States, If they have not en-
listed. -t.
The order applies to clergymen as
we'll as laymen. Clergymen will be
assisted in obtaining the rank OF
chaplain if they desire It. .s
Special measures are being taken
with regard to secretaries between
the ages of thirty-one and forty-five,
and such men will be notified Of the
desires of the Y, M. G. A. at later
date. @r
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
RECORDS OF BRITISH AIRMEN

Washington, Sept. 14.--Among the
many wonders of the war, few things
are more striking than the develop
ment of the British Royal Air Forces.
Four years ago the British possessed
considerably fewer than 100 aero
planes. Now the Royal Air Force
alone destroys In an average week a
larger number of enemy aeroplanes
than Britain possessed when the war
began. s
The officially recorded figures for
a single month illustrate the COM
blatant activities Of the r. A. r. In
the month of June last, the number
of enemy aircraft brought down
(which means destroyed by the
British alone, was 314, while the
number driven down out Of control
was 1853. As against that total of
402 enemy machines destroyed or
driven down, 1863 British machines
were reported missing for the same
period. Another month shows SIS
enemy aircraft accounted for, and
only 1913 British machines missing
The bombing planes have been
busy also. During one month Brit
ish airmen dropped 1853 tons of bombs
over different military objectives. and
made no fewer than IA separate
bombing raids over Germany itself,
apart from work over the battle
area, and engaging nearly 1000 EN-
emy batteries. It is no uncommon
thing for British airmen to bomb mil
itary detectives In Germany itself
three times in one day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
UNION RAISES AMBULANCE FUND
New Haven Workers Start Subscrip.
ton of $4,000 to Give Aid to
Wounded Soldiers

New Haven's Central Labor Union,
not content with large contributions
to the Red Cross and other war funds
and with heavy subscriptions to the
Liberty Loan, has started a move
ment, in campaign to raise $500
for the purchase of an ambulance,
which many other bodies in organized
labor are expected to duplicate.
Central Labor Union officials have
personally contributed 800 to start
the fund, which is being handled by
a committee composed of James F.
Plunkett, chairman; Anthony e. Mer-
limo. and Patrick F. o'Meara. Much
interest was created in New Haven
by the announcement Of the unions
plans, and subscriptions came in at a
rapid rate
Vice President John Pierce, Of the
Ladies' Garment Workers Union,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
WORKS DONE
AHEAD OF TIME
Workers Complete Great Nashville
War Plant Three Months In
Advance Of Schedule

Another record-making feat Of
American labor is announced in the
completion, three months ahead of
time, of the greatest powder works in
the world--that at Nashville, Tenn.
The works will employ $4,000 hands,
the equivalent of an Army corps in
Civil War days. though modern mill
tary organization gives about that
number of men to division.
II the success of the builders Of
the plant inspires the workmen to
break records, a prodigious stream of
munitions will soon be on the way
to France from this latest gigantic
factory.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
CLEARS WAY
FOR future
OPERATIONS OPERA
AMERICAN UNITS NOW OPERAT.
ING IN PRESENT DRIVE NOT
BEEN IDENTIFIED by PERISH.
ING YET
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 14--Elimination
TO st. Mihiel salient, by the first dig
of the American offensive, Genearl
March said today, Is Of extremes I'm"
portance because 1t gives the Allies
q much better base "for future Of
fensive operations" and described
hte operations at st. Mihiel as tits
hot stuff" He said Pershing had not
yet identified any particular unit as
participating in the advance. Gen.
March laid particular emphasis on
the determination Of the United
States to continue to exert her whole
strength against the Germans.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
ITALIANS in OUR ARMY
ARE FIGHTING WITH ARDOR

Washington, Sept. 14.--Letters
from Italian American soldiers have
come into the Red Cross office in
Washington and into q number Of
other government Offices. They show
that the Italian boys in General
Pershing's forces are fighting with
the greatest zeal and are more than
satisfied with the army of which thew
form part.
One of them writes: I'VE have had
good food and beds. Now that we
are here, am ready to take ven
geance for the blood of the thou
sands Of brothers who have already
fallen in this righteous cause and
for the glory of American arms. The
port where we landed is fine, the
people are very courteous and re-
spectful. We hope when we reach
the battlefront to kill all those In
famous Germans and to make mince.
meat Of their villainous Kaiser. And
we are going, courageously, to bring
about a great final victory"
1t is evident from much of the
correspondence that the foreign-born
soldiers in our forces are doing
their duty in a spirit of the deepest
seriousness. Perhaps they have not
the same sly sense Of humor which
causes the Yank or the British
Tommy" to jest about the vital
things Of life, and pretend that 1t is
all great adventure and a grand
lark.
Another Italian boy, with strain
OF Greek blood in him, writes as fol-
lows:
Don't worry about me. From now
on l shall initiate my ancestors the
Spartans. Either I shall return with
glory and honor or | shall not re-
turn at all. This desire has been
hurtured in my inmost being: that
we must crush our enemies 50 that
we can live in peace in the future =
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
GERMAN-AMERICAN
BOYS ARE LOYAL

Washington, Sept. 14.--When Cas-
per Metz, of the State Of New Jer-
sey, himself a veteran Of the Franco.
Prussian war, was notified that his
son William, fighting with the Amer
lean army, had been missing since
July Is, he expressed nothing but
pride that bis boy had been able to
serve so we'll the cause Of democracy.
Regarding his own service in the
Franco Prussian war, Metz said 1t
was an endless regret to him that he
had fought in the war which helped
Germany gain power for the present
conflict.
This is not an isolated case. The
lists of casualties from the battle
fields of France, containing an abund-
ance of names Of soldiers Of German
descent, Is lendink new dignity to
citizens of German birth in this coun-
try. On July 4, In patriotic parade
held in New York, float labelled
"The Pillar of Fame" and containing
the names of $50 American soldiers
of German blood who have been killed
in the war raised storm Of enthu.
siasm among Americans Of I'll ma.
tions and races. Since then the pa
pers daily report not merely the casu-
alties Of Americans of German blood
but also deeds Of heroism on the part
of soldiers and officers of the German
race. 1t all proves that when once
citizen of German origin is con-
vinced Of the justness of a cause, he
fights for IL with the greatest brav-
cry and devotion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
French Launch New Attack
(Rv Associated PresS.l

Wy AbbOSASsS~ ~~~~''
London, Sept. 14.-Q:30 p. ny
Pershing's troops in the st. Mihiel
sector have increased the number OF
Germans captured to fifteen thou
sand. The French began a new at
tao kat dawn this morning both sides
of the Ailette river and between
the Aisne and the Vesle. The at
tack in the direction of Coucy Forest,
at the southern end of st. Gobain
Massif is progressing satisfactorily
this morning. South Of the Ailette
the French have captured Montde-
stages and the villages Of Allemont,
and Sancy, and have reached the edge
of the town of vailly on the Aisne.
The French advanced between one
and two miles on an eleven-mlle
front. The Germans made a counter
attack against the French on the
Ailette front which appeared weak
although their front line strongly
held.
A French attack was launched at D
this morning. One division at an
early hour had taken one thousand
prisoners. In addition fifteen thou
sand were captured by the Ameri-
cans in the St. Mihiel salient and
more are coming in. Inside pocket
has not yet been cleared, and 1t Is
expected more guns will be TAKEN
In an attack south of the Aisne tne
French also made progress. Ine
maximum depth of the new positions
of the Americans in the st. Mihiel
sector are thirteen miles from the
former line.
Several attempts of the Germans 10
recover the former positions at
Gounzeaucourt and Havringcourt
were unsuccessful. The British cap
tured more than fifteen hundred pris-
cners when they took the towns OF
Frescourt and Haverincourt Thurs
day.
North of the old st. Mihiel salient
the Germans are readjusting tneir
lines. In the neighborhood OF Chatii-
lon, six miles northwest Of Fresnes'
the enemy has gone back one or two
miles with French patrols in toucn
with them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
ABOUT 5000 IN POLK co.
REGISTERED THURSDAY

Thursday was one of the busiest
days about the court house for a long
time past. The board of registrars
had the right Of way. Around that
busy table were e. l.. Mack, Ellis
Gibson, Geo. Seymour, Jno. Swear
ingen, Sam Williams and Willis
Bradley. The number who signed up
here was about 600. Mr.. Lewis says
while it is not possible to give the
number of the entire county, he
thinks 1t will be near 5000. Mr..
Lewis and his force are now busy
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
Two Enemy Submarines
Sunk By American
<l3 Bark Near Cuba
(By Associated Press.)

Havana, Sept. 1.-Two enemy
submarines were sunk by an Ameri-
can bark when she encountered them
two hundred miles from the port of
departure, according to the story Of
newspapers Of Elmundo. No details
of the encounter have been given.
The bark had 12s passengers aboard.
The captain, according to papers,
has made a report in writing, which
was signed by passengers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

There is increasing activity among
the owners and lessees of packing
houses, and 1t is practically certain
that at least five packing housese will
be operated in Plant City this fell
and winter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
Berlin Report

Berlin, Sept. A. Advances made
by both Germans and enemy forces
in the Canal Du Nord sector yester-
day led to violent fighting at Moeu-
vres and Havrincourt, 1t is officially
announced. Between the Lorraine
hills and the Mcselle river (St. Mihiel
sector) yesterday passed with mode
rate activity. The enemy did not
continue the attack.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

At a recent meeting Of the St.
Lucie county commissioners, Attor-
ney F. l.. Hemmings presented petit
tions for the redistricting Of the
county and the county commissioners
after due deliberation decided to re-
district as per the petitions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
CHECHOSLOvAKS CELEBRATE
In CHICAGO TODAY

Washington, Sept. 14.-America's
recognition Of the Czechoslovaks as a
separate belligerent nation Is to be
the occasion of number of celebra-
tions in American cities which con-
tain large Czech populations. One OF
the first formal celebrations is to be
held in Chicago on Sept. 1S, when A
large banquet will be given, with
Professor Thomas G.. Masaryk as the
principal speaker. In connection
with the War Exposition which Chi
cago is holding Sept. IA has already
been appointed Czechoslovak Day,
with addresses by Charles Pergler
and others.
Meetings are planned in the near
future for Detroit, st. Louis, Cleye-
land and New York. The Bohemian
groups in these cities will gather
and sing their national anthems, lis
ten to the addresses of their orators,
and make plans for the future of the
czechoslovak state. Of course. the
statement of Secretary Lansing last
week was the signal for a vast num-
ber Of impromptu celebrations in ev-
cry city of the land where Bohemians
are living in communities. The sat
istaction felt by these people now
that their independence is recognized
by America can we'll be understood
when one remembers that they have
been under the Austrian yoke for
three centuries. During large
rart of this time they have suffered
actual oppression and have been in
a state of smothered rebellion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
SEC. BAKER HAS
Been ON THE
AMERICAN front
SINCE THURSDAY
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Sept. 12.-Secretary Baker,
who has been on the American front
since Thursday morning watching
the offensive, will return to Paris to-
night. He expects to depart shortly
for England.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
Americans Advance Lines
fRv Associated Press.)

With the Americans on the Ashe
Front, Thursday. 10. p. M, sept. L.
delayed ed)-American infantry Op-
Grating on this front advanced tneiF
line slightly several points southeast
of villers-en-Prayeres, to northwest
Revillon today. American raidins
party sent out against enemy east
of vilIers-en-Prayeres brought BACK
a few prisoners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
COTTON DROPPED
Sll BALE WHEN
/. PRESIDENT SAID
He Would
FIX PRICE
(By Associated Press.)

New Orleans, Sept. 14.--Announce-
ment by the President that II found
necessary the price of cotton would
be fixed caused wild opening on
the Exchange today, the quotations
for early trading dropping eleven and
a half dollars per bale. This is the
widest drop ever recorded here In
a similar peirod of trading.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

went to New Haven to discuss with
union men Of that city arrangements
fy which 9 similar drive could be
made by his own organization.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

The new locks are now in opera
ton at Moore Haven, a tender being
In charge. and ali vessels passing
here must now go through the locks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

The harvesting of peanuts in Gads-
den county is well under way now
and tho crop is showing up we'll. One
farmer near Greensboro things he
win get yield of rs bushels per acre.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

getting ready for the first entrain-
ment which he judges will be dur
ing the first week in October Bar
tow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
Progress Of Haig's Forces
(Rv Assnciated Press.l

London, Sept, 14.-Haig's forces
have occupied Auchy-Les-La-Bassee'
in the Lys sector, it is officially an
nounced today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
PERSH|NC'S MEN HAVE
GONE IN IS NILES;
french ATTACK IS
MEETING WITH SUCCESS

from Moscow, are reported to have
captured Simbirsk, on the River VOL
ga, 1c5 miles southwest or aKzan and
their cavalary is now pursuing the
counter revolutionary forces.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

During the past month or more
much has been said and done rela-
tive to securing a government phos-
phorous plant near Barlow. For a
time the prospects for securing the
nlant were very flattering. The city
council had agreed to contribute S4VV
to defray the expenses Of two COM
mitteemen to go to Washington to
press our claims and Mulberry bad
arranged for the expense of one man
from that place, Mr.. Pipdn. Col j.
7 swearingen and Capt, W. J. pris-
coll. had been selected to go from
Rartow. but since word came Tues
dav that another point out OF this
state had been selected, the PROPOSE
tiop IS considered off.-Bartow Rec
ord,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
DEbS FOUND GUILTY /.
VIOLATING ESPIONAGE I.
ACT; SENTENCED
TO ten YEARS IN
PEhITENT|ARY
BY Associated Press.)

by ASBOCIHC'u TT6Sb.J
Cleveland, Sept. 14.-Eugene v,
Debs, Socialist leader, charged with
violation of the espionage act, was
sentenced to ten years in the peni-
tentiary at Moundsville, w. va.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

Jacksonville is to have one perma.
nent ship building plant that viii
employ 10000 men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14

Fort Lauderdale is laying out and
clearing a large field for the benefit
of visiting aviations
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
Counter Attack
OF Enemy
A Failure
INSIDE OF THE POCKET OF ST.
MIHIEL SALIENT NOT YET
CLEARED AND MORE GUNS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE CAPTURED

(By Associated Press.)
Paris, Sept. 14.--Prisoners taken
by Pershing in the st. Mihiel sector
are said to number twenty thousand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-14
BoIs Tale sImbirsk
(By Associated Press.9

Stockholm. Sept. 14.-Bolshevik
forces. according to kilograms today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
BAD WEATHER AIDS
STRENGTH OF CORN

Chicago, Feb. 10. - UnfayoraLle
weather gave some degree of firm
ness today to the corn market. Eek.
cessive moisture and low tempera-
lures made combination which
seemed likely to cause further dam
age to soft corn. Besides, receipts did
not nave the volume that would have
oeen pleasin: to the bears. Opening
prices, which ranged from the same
as yesterdays finish TO &c off with
March 1.27ha and May 1.26as were
followed by slight upturn and then
a little reaction.
oats climbed to new high price rec
ords Tor the season. The chief reason
was that at first the market was al
most bare of offerings. Opening Il a.
sc to sc up with May S41sc to 84s4 G.
prices scored a further gain.
Much larger receipts of hogs thar
had been looked for weakened pro-
visions. Support did not develop I'M
til there had been a material setback
FRESH advances took place later
owing more or less to the readiness
with which industries absorbed avail
able supplies. Progress of legislation
looking TO an increase of the govern.
ment guaranteed price for wheat act
ed also as a Strengthening factor
The close was steady, 1sc to 1ac MT
higher with March 1.27A and Ma;
1.26A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha, Feb. 19.-Hogs, $4,000; low
err: heavy, 1620@16.50; mixed, $3.50
1910; light, 16.15@16.45; pigs, 10000
300; bulk, 1625@1645.
Cattle. 1000; steady; steers, 5000
1900; cows and heifers, 7.00@ 1886;
calves. 9.00013,00.
Sheep receipts, 10000; lower; year
lings. ll.50014.50; wethers, 1900
1900: ewes, 1O.50Q11.75; lambs, 15.2o
016,50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
Kansas City Livestock

Kansas City. Feb. l9.-Hogs. 10000;
lower: bulk, 1650@16.75; heavy, 1870
Q16sO; light, 16.50G16.75; pigs, 1890
@l575.
Cattle. 5000: steady; steers. $3.50
1876: cows, 7.00M1075: heifers, 1850
Ills; calves, 700Q12.65.
Sheep. 5000; lower; lambs, 10000
1850; yearlings. 13.5061425; wethers,
I.50G1325; ewes. 11.25M12.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
DAILY MARKET QUOTATIONS.
FOG SUPPLY LARGE
AND QUOTES SLUMP

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Larger supplies
than had been expected broke prices
sharply today in the hog market. Cat
lie offerings did not appear over
plentiful. Demand was slow for
sheep.
Hogs. $4,000; tomorrow, $4,000.
anil. zoe under yesterdays average:
hulk. l660@16.S0: light. 16.30@l6,90;
mixed. I625G1ss5; heavy. 16.l5T
1850 rough, l6.159l6.SO, pigs, 1915
Cattle, 1000; tomorrow. $4,000;
s.eady. native steers, S.506 1885,
ssockers and feeders, 1850 1860; cows
and heifers, 6.40G11.65; calves. S.25@
1850.
Sheep receipts. $4,000; tomorrow
10000 weak; sheep, 9.15Q 1915;
lambs. 1S.5oQl650.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
FOOLS IN CONTROL
OF STOCK DEALINGS

New York, Feb. 19-Pools were in
control of the forenoon operations in
the stock market today, although out
side interest was not lacking in rep
resentative stock. The turnover of
the morning approXimated 100000
shares, establishing a record for many
weeks. Extreme gains of to points
were made by New York Airbrake,
Pressed Steel Car, Crucible Steel,
Bethlehem Steel, Virginia Iron, Chan
dler Motors, Industrial Alcohol, Col
orado Fuel and General Electric.
Rails held their early gains, but ship
pings were reactionary. Liberty 31s' S
sold at 97.9S to 9S.04, first As at $3.50
to 1852 and second As at 9612 to
1920.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Feb. 19-Corn: No. 2 vel
low, nominal; No. 3 yellow, 1.75@1S5;
No. 4 yellow. 16101.70; No. 5 yellow,
1850 .60; No. yellow. 135@1.53.
Oats: No. white, S9a @92c; stand
ard, 90@92hc.
Rye: No. 2, nominal; barley, 1850
1874; timothy, 5.00GS25; clover. 22.0C
033.0O; pork. nominal; lard, 1922;
ribs, 2440@2490.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-19
Hog Range Day to Day.
Mixed
1Qn-225
St. Louis Livestock.

81. Louis. Feb. l9.-Hogs, 1880;
lower: lights, 1850 1856; pigs, 1900
Gl5.25: mixed. 16.60Q 1890; good
heavy. l6.s0d1695; blk. 1850 1880.
Cattle. 5000; strong; steers, s.00m
1850: heifers. 7.00G1350; COWS, 500
6ll50; calves. 6.00M14.00.
Sheep, 300; steady: lambs, l4.00Q
r.75: ewes, 1050@12.00; wethers,
1I.50613.25.