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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
KNOWS DANGER OF
LIQUOR TRAFFIC

Editor Telegram:
was greatly pleased and grained
to learn that you have the moral
courage of your convictions, coming
out into the open as you did in your
reply to that letter and check-refus-
| ing to give space in your good paper
| for the promoting of the work OF the
LIQUOR business. ! believe that !
know surely the cause and effect 81
1t in full measure and the scenes OF
misery and squalor / saw In my
Al years on the r. r. docks In my
home city brought about by the rush
ing Of the growler is not for me q
pleasant memory and one not easily
forgotten and the sooner the had OF
this monster is taken off the better
! it will be for all concerned. So let
the red danger signal be put out,
which means "stop"!Then the sooner
viii this nation emerge out into the
light and liberty we so much boast
of. We are now fast advancing to a
nation wide prohibition. The dawn
Of a new era, is surely breaking, !
certainly believe and ! am yours
truly,
| VIM. s. BASSET.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
WAR DRIVE FACTS
est. Petersburg Times)

II ia .s.as So Y
Willis B. Powell, well-known in
Florida journalism, is just now acting
as the publicity chairman for the
United War Fund Drive at Clearwa-
| ter. In signed article appearing IN
the Clearwater Sun he treats with
one of the problems Of the drive
which is just as much problem In
st. Petersburg as in the county seat.
Mr. Powell writes as follows:
There is strong anti-Catholic feel
| ing in this community which, It Is
pitiful to say, is allowing to come a
conclusion in regard to the approach
| ing United War Fund drive without
full understanding of the program.
The United War Fund plan is the
child of President Wilson and has his
| full endorsement.
The proportionment of the monies
asked of the American people is as
follows:
IY. NJ. C. A. Observation-Disclosures
Per cent. of total, 5S,65
tx. w. G. A. ............. lo,OOo,OOu
Per cent. of total, $50.
Knights of Columbus 80. 3O,O00,0O0
Per cent. of total, 1850.
Jewish Welfare ......... 100000
| Per cent. of total, 205.
War Camp Com. Ser 49,. 100000
Per cent. of total, $50.
Am. Lib. Assn ......... 100000
Per cent. of total, 2.O5.
jsalvation Army ......... 100000
Per cent. of total, 205.
Protestant activities S0,35 per cent.
of total.
Catholic activities 1850 per cent of
total.
This apportionment was made by
war department, and is not a private
agreement between the seven heads OF
1.-THE various organizations.
But argument is advanced by anti
Catholics that the Catholics could
not raise $3O,0O0,OOO for their wal
work. M
Let us see what they have done the
first year.
:, The Y. M. C. A. exceeded its quota
by less than one-third.
The Knights of Columbus subscrib
: ed four times over its quota.
The Jewish Welfare doubled it'
quota.
AS publicity director for the Uni
ted War Fund for Clearwater sin
cerely trust that this will answer al
. objections to the Wilson plan to taxi
{ care of our soldiers and to strengthen
) their morale.
Let us be men above creed or color
4 A German bullet or German shel
e makes no such distinction and we, a
least, should be as great as the dc
& spised inhuman Hun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

And now Tax Commissioner Burke
and Brer Cats have fallen out be-
cause Burke is opposing Cats SON
in-law for Tax Collector Of Duval
county And yet not long ago these
two were sleeping in the same bed,
heads tucked in one anotber's buzz
gums! But no friendship can condone
the standing in the way of member
Of the Cats family when he's head
ed for the pie counter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
J. W. RAsT INDICTED
BY THE GRAND JURY

In the circuit court in and for Du
val county, Judge George Coupel
Gibbs presiding, the grand jury re
turned an indictment yesterday
charging ]. w. Rast, former tax col
lector of Duval county, with the EN-
bezzlement of $139,1S7 Of the funds Of
his office.
The indictment was certified tc
the criminal court Of record.--Jack
sonville Times Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

isn't it a grand and glorious feel
ing" to come back home wearing the
regimentals, of the army or the
navy? Don't our boys feel proud
when they have a furlough and min
gle with their friends? Did ever q
prince in fairy tale return from
afar with more welcome or acclaim!
Doesn't 1t glow the cookies Of our
heart to see the warmth Of the greet
ing to the fellows as they walk about
the streets; how every home is open
to them. They might have gone
away as "Reddy" or Fatty" OF
"Roughneck" but in few months
they return as Mr., There is nothing
too good for them. Say, boy; how
dy! You are somebody, and have
something no one will take away
from you. In future years you Can
run for office and run darn we'll
This country for the next decade will
be governed by the fighting men Of
today. The next Presidents will
hav been over there. Our Congrss
will be Congress of men, and may
be women, who have done their bit
We old buffers who sit back and say
| sic EN-, and wave the stars and
stripes and stand with bowed heads
when the band plays will soon be
thrown in the discard. But we will
be content to turn the rein of the
government over to those who fought
so well. Glory bel--Wiiiis Powell
in Clearwater Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
the car platforms.

the car platforms.
Then the general ordered the sta
tion-master to procure a car "qui
qui," which is Chinese for Instantly
and without any back-talk" on pain
of very serious consequences to him
self.
Twenty minutes later the train
pulled out with the Chinese genera
and his seven wives aboard in spa
cious private car.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
Vote for all the amendments.

If you see man attempting to re-
cruit labor, ask him to show his ere
dentials from the Polk County Com
munity Labor Board-and If he can't
do it report him to the Board. and
he'll go to Jail. We want our labor
for our own essential industries.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

The spectacle Of the Governor OF
this great State going from house to
house over the city of Jacksonville
handing out dodgers in the interest of
a little political job for his son-in- law
is one that must cause the hearts OF
his bootlickers to swell with pride.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

There is some misunderstanding
relative to the school amendment. II
does not call for 10-mill additional
tax, as many seem to think, out for
three mills additional, bringing thu
maximum school tax up to ten mills
And this increase is only for counties
that need and may vote it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
10 TEDDY ROOSEVELT, HIS MARK
(By T. ). Hooks.)

(By T. J. Hooks.)
I'm q kicker, I'm a kicker
That's what ! am;
kick right and left;
don't care q tam.
I'll give smart Woodrow
A kick as go;
am the big stick,
I'd have you to know.
I'm a cork, I'm a cork,
float about at will;
I'm never in my party;
Never am still;
When you put hands on me,
Way under grip / 60,
Another place I rise;
must float you know.
\.
I'm fishing now for suckers;
The way they bite, oh!
It pains me 70 the heart;
They bite SO very slow.
The bait use know
It just the very best;
use all kinds Of bait
And never am at rest.
Oh, I am just it.
Big / just the same;
Woody won't do;
Mine is the name;
He knows too much
For this big stick,
So I'll give him one
A great big kick
I'm dancing, I'm prancing,
I'm skipping all around
In the drift Of the wind,
TITS there I may be found,
Whether in water shallow
Or in the water deep,
You'll find me just a cork,
My feet / cannot keep.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02
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also the local news published herein.
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

For the protection Of the fishing in
dustry in Florida, and in order that
there be no misunderstanding as to
the requirements of the United States
Food Administration, all persons en-
gagged in fishing, or in the business OF
buying, selling or shipping fish, are
hereby notified that the following spe'
cial ruling has been approved:
From Nov. 25th to Dec. goth, 1913,
inclusive, no fishing for mullet will
be permitted in the waters OF the
State of Florida, nor will marketing
or shipping Of mullet from Florida
points be allowed.
This ruling is effective during the
time specified in all waters OF the
State of Florida, and violations Of
this rule will recult in such penalties
as are or may be provided by the
United States Food Administration.
This ruling does not alter or change
other General Rulings Of the United
States Food Administrator oapplyinf
to the fishing industry Of Florida.
BRAXTON BEACHAM,
Federal Food Administration, Florida
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

STANDARDIZATION Jersey Cow, short
horns, very gentle; If found take
good care Of her and phone me at
once. T, ]. FRALEY. Phone 800
Red. SO37
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

Holmes County: Several cars Of
Texas cattle bought by the farmers
of this county. Upon learning of the
needs, the Bank of Bombay came for
ward with all the money needed at
present for the purchase of these
cattle, Women and children have
helped considerably in harvesting
and stacking the peanut crop
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

LOST-Rim from around headlight
of Buick car. Reward If return
ed to Mrs. l., o. Cason, 405 South
Massachusetts avenue, 1888
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

Average. 1868 50 Total SIT
A. J. HOLWORTHY,
Cooperative Observer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-02

W 49, rs=Tf - futs INA N
Oct 1917 sent 80 1878 400 tx
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
GERMANY LOOKS
LIKE THE DEVIL

FLINT. Mich. JHn. 9.-"Thc German
soldier looks fine, but everything else
IN Germany looks like the devil"
Dr. William Law. the kaiscT's per
sonai dentist, made this summary OF
conditions in the German empire. Dr.
Law is native OF Flint, Michigan,
and has just returned from Berlin.
where he practiCed for thirteen years,
serving the kaiser and his family pro
fessionally.
The people cry for peace and the
leaders Of the military dynasty say:
We've offered peace to the entente
and they refuse iti.' and so the pco,
pie go blindly. patiently on.
Il think the people OF Germany can
eat for another year. However
there Is no tea or coffee, and the beer
Is like water. when a person hasn't
shoes. he goes barcfOOted or has wood
IN solos put on the old ones. Most
q fthc people go without.
Every bit of oil is Eohp, oven
castor oil, which has been used for
lubricatinE purposes. The railroads
sadly need repairs. Every sort oi
factory II used in making war mate
rials, causing shortage Of everyday
necessities.
THE military party will die fGht
ing. whether willed by the allies, Or
their own people in an uprising aftcl
Germany has been crushed. The win
ming OF the war for the allies depends
upon how big fleet OF aIrplanes Am
erica can send to France.
There are 100000 70 125.00O cm
PITY stores and residences In Berlin tc
day. where the number in peace tim,
would not exceed 5000. Many busi
ncsscs have gone bankrupt"
DR.. Law left Berlin October card
being III at the time AmbassadoI
Herard's party left.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
GERMANS SINK
HOSPITAL SHIP
Vessel Sunk by Torpedo in
Bristol Channel on January
d, Three Of the Crew Lost
but Wounded are Saved

LONDON, Jan. 9.-Thc hospital
ship, Rcwa a vessel OF 1900 tons reg,
lister. was torpcdoed and sunk in the
Bristol Channel on January 4, while
on her way from Gibraltcr. it was
officially announced this morning.
All OF the wounded were saved, but
there were three casualties among the
crew. The Rcwa was displaying all
the markings required by the Hague
agreement for the protection OF hos
pital ships.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09

open in the mountain area. Trans.
port problems are at all time pecul-
iarly difficult in this theater and under
the added burden of unfavorable win.
ter weather. the practical advantage
which the enemy has hitherto enjoyed
by holding the higher ground viii be
ncutralized by his transportation diff
cultics.
The Italians remain in secure pos
session Of their offensive positions
along the Monte Craps and the Asi.
ago sectors.
The inter-allied war council, not
rclaying on undertaking a counter
offensive in the west in order to re-
licvc Austro German pressure in
Italy. smoothly and quietly transport
ed an important number of3.f'vnch and
British veteran divisions to the Vene-
tia battle front Some time mad Of
necessity to cIapse before the closest
coordination and harmony could be
secured between the mixed contin-
gents fighting in a new terrain. This
period of adjustment has now passed
and We may anticipate tina. the
French. British and Italians. fishting
side by side will be able to master
the situation. Cooperation between
their forces has been secured. Mill
taGy operations are now being con-
Quoted with unity OF command and
purpose which presages the best re
suits
In Palestine hostile reaction fol-
lowing upon the fall Of Jerusalem. as
was TO be anticipated, took place The
Turkish orcos delivered series OF
very well concerted and powerful
thrusts in the ncighborhood Of Dir.
Ncbala. These assaults were evidently
launched for the purpose of rctaking
the Holy City. But owing to the su.
pcriority of the British, not only did
the Turkish counter offensive fail ut.
torly. but the British were able to
push forward for distance of seven
miles.
"Thc British are continuing their
successful operations and have been
able to extend their lines nine miles
north of Jerusalem. lnClemcnt wcalh.
or has impeded operations
From various sources information
reaches US that under German super.
| vision large number OF fresh battal
ions. withdrawn from Mcsopotamia
and Caucasus, arc being rushed &
Palestine. Damcus is the center o.
much military activity.
at is believed that in order to at
tempt to regain their prestige. tht
Germans will afford the Turks what
ever assistance possible in an cffor
to check the British and rctakc Jer
4 ugAlCm.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
WHEATLESS AND MEATLESS
YES, BUT EATLESS, NO

CORVALLIS. Ore. Jan. 9.-Corval.
lis folk are willing to help the gov
eminent with meatless and wheatless
days. but there they draw the line.
4 local paper offered to print a glori,
Gus prominence on its front page,
the names of all those who would add
an "catless day" TO the list in order
to still further conserve food. The
editor set aside ample space for the
band OF patriots willing to fast fol
their country. Two names appeared
in the roll of honor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
FRENCH TROOPS
PENETRATE THE
GERMAN LINES
In Surprise Attack on Front OF
Mile They Make Successful
Raid and Capture Many
Prisoners and Machine Guns

PARIS, Jan. 9.-In a surprise at
tack to the east of ST. Michel today
the French troops succeeded in pene-
trating the German dcfenses on a
front OF nearly mile. After demolish-
ing the positions and destroying the
shelters they returned to their own
lines with $50 prisoners and mum
Der OF machine guns.
The French also repulsed the enemy
in the Champagne and Verdun sectors
and Upper Alsacc. The artillery aC.
ton continues.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
REIMBURSEMENT
Of R ALL R D AID
RATE SYSTEM
Many Changes Considered In
eVitable to Fill Non-Compe-
titiVe Situation will Involve
Increases in Rates

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a general
readjustmcnt of the country's com.
plicated rate system to fill the new
non. competitive situation will be one
of the early growths of the railroad
operation by the government. it is
officially indicated.
Many readjustments considered in
eVttable will involve material in.
creased rates.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09

The intelligence officer answered an
advertisement for Ten Husky Men
and unearthod the plot. Posing as a
buyer he was led to the basement
and shown all the outfit, including
ten machine guns. Two men are now
under arrest, they arc federal officials
and will be prosecuted.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
RABIO DOG BITES
ALOVELOCK BOY

Claude York, n Loyolock boy was
bitten last week by a savage dog,
which was killed and the head sent
to Reno for examination. It was
found that the animal was rabid and
the boy was sent 10 Reno to receive
the Pastcur treatment
a rabid dog was shot in Winnemuc.
ca Monday, and numerous cases of
rabies are reported from the northern
part OF Humboldt county.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN Los ANGELES.
OFFER ARMS FOR SALE TOMEX|CANS
Plot Discovered by intelligence Officer in Which over Quarter
of Million Dollars Worth Of Military Supplies are offered
for Sale for the Purpose of Starting Another Revolution in
Mexico

Los ANGELES. Jan. 9.-Arms,
ammunition and military stores valued
at S2S5OOO which are stored in Il fed
eral building here were offered for
sale by the federal authorities for the
purpose of starting another revolution
in Mexico was announced this morn.
ing by an army intelligence officer.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
JACK RABBITS ARE
SOARING IN PRICE

Jack rabbits are soaring in price
and the end Is not yet in sight. This
state Of affairs Is caused By the de-
mand for rabbit meat on mCatlcss
Tuesday.
Jack Rabbits made the highest jump
in san Francisco on Monday over
known there on that variety OF game.
selling up to $3.50 per dozen, while
tho common cotton tail brought 81 per
dozen.
wild rabbits formerly sold around
SIZE to 80 per dozen
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
W0MAN'S SUFFRAGE WINS
PRELIMINARY VICTORY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Woman's
suffrage WOE another preliminary vic
tory today in the house when the rules
committee decided that the new suf-
Irage committee should have charge
of the suffrage constitutional amend.
ment when the resolution comes up
for a vote tomorrow.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
NINE AMERICANS MISSING
FROM TORPEDOED SHIP

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Nine men
from the American Steamer Harry
Luckonbach. which was torpedoed and
sunk on January 6, are still missing.
the navy department announced this
afternoon. The statement is based
on a report from Rear Admiral Sims.
The report states that % of the crew
were saved
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
TWO u. S. PRISONERS
ARE HELD BY GERMANS

WNSHNGTON. Jan. 9.-Twu men
from the Destroyer Jacob Jones which
was summarized and sunk on Dccom-
bcr G. are now being held as prisoners
i'm Germany. II was officially an.
nOunCcd this morning
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09

tain British trench elements sop:h Of
MarCoing This action was conducted
win great energy. The British i'm
mcdiatcly countercd and were able TO
rccapturc part of their lost posi-
tions.
Another hostile thrust was under
taken close to the Canal Du Nord
where the enemy scored a loca! ad.
vantage as he was able slightly to
press back the British.
Southeast of Lens the enemy made
renewed attempt to reach the Bri-
tish outpuosts but his assault col,
1 lapscd before any result could be oh.
taincd; while the British later in the
week advanced their trenches in this
area
Minor raids were carried on
throughout the week by both the Brit
ish and Germans. Numerous patrol
encounters were also reported
Intense artillery bombardments in
Lens and Cambrai sectors would indi-
cate that the enemy has selected this
terrain for concentrated assault.
The French front remains rcla-
lively quiet Severe cold prevailed.
Spirited artillery ducls were reported
in Champagne and In the region Of
the right bank of the Meusc. Hostile
infantry activity was noted in the re
gion east of St Mihicl and near st.
Quentin but the efforts to set in mo-
tion an attack against the French lines
were in each case readily dispersed.
After lighting on the defensive for
ten weeks the Italians, firmly support
ed by the FrcnCh.British forces, have
been able to rcorganizc their disposi
iions i'm the field. ThcTCupon the
French. scizing a favorable opportun-
ncighborhood Of Mont Tombu The
outcome of the undertaking was
singularly fortunate. This vitality IN
portant strategic point. which, had II
remained in the hands of the enemy
I would have afforded him great ad
| vantage, was rctakCn by the French
as the climax of a dashinE assault
against very strong and difficult 20
sitions Nearly t.IOO Austrian prison
crs were captured.
"Thc success of the French turned
the scale. The Italians, encouraged
by this victory, at once sct about dri'
ing the enemy across the PiavC. Th
Austrians sought to effect n crossin
of the river in the vicinity Of IntcSta
dura. about ten miles from the Adr
attic. Large Contingcnts were gail
cred for this operation. Owing TO tn
vigorous nature of italian rCsistanc'
complete failure attended the undol
taking and the enemy was driven bac
with serious losses. The Austrian d'
strian dctaChmcnts have held tn
bridgchcads at Zcnson on the riEl
bank of the Piavc for the past lly
% weeks. but were driven out by an In
i! petuous attack and forced to rctil
4 across the river, so that no hosti
\ units now remain on the west bank
II the PiavC.
y "rhc British lead in raidng 2ncu
positions across the river. Their ~
II lies achieved excellent results, os thf
q were able to innict much damage {
d hostile outworks ana took n numb
n Of prisoners. Heavy snow has at Ia
q fallen In tho Alpine regions whit
III greatly hampers tho Auslro'Gcrmnn
N II will be tremendous task for the
y TO keep their lines OF communicate
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
CREWS REVOLT
ON WARSH|PS
OF PORTUGAL
Bombard Ports of Lisbon but
Army Remains Faithful and
Tranquility is Finally Re-
stored

MADRID, Jan. 9.-Another out
break has occurred in Portugal. The
crews of the Portugal warships mu.
tinted and began bombarding the ports
of Lisbon it is stated. The army. II
appears. remained faithful and tran
guilty was restored.