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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
OF FEDERAL
TRADE COMMISSION OUTLINED
(By Associated Press.) }

Washington, Dec c.14--Legislation to
extend the powers Of the Federal
Trade Commission so as to bring all
individuals and partnerships operat-
ing in interstate commerce within its
supervision is recommended in the
commissions annual report made pub
lie today, outlining activities tor the
year ended June 30.
The Commission also again urges
enactment of legislation previously
submitted to Congress, desgeni
submitted to Congress, designed to
prevent the practice of commercial
bribery.
During the year, the commission
says, Its. work was chiefly devoted to
assisting other departments and spe-
cial activities and cost Investigations
prosecuted, an inquiry into control OF
enemy corporations, through which
assistance was rendered to the alien
property custodion and the irtelli-
gence sections of the army and navy.
Investigations into the cost of pro-
duction and control of foodstuffs
which had previously been begun
were continued and one of these cul-
minated in reports on meat packing
companies made public in report to
the president. Several other food In
vestigations still are under way.
There were presented to the Com
mission during the year MANY appli-
cations for proceedings charging un-
fair competitive methods under the
Clayton act. The commission dis
posed Of 240 applications during the
year and has pending 2S3 cases.
American manufacturers and OK.
porters, taking advantage of the Webb
bill, filed with the Commission 80
statements Of combination for pur-
poses Of export trade. Arrangements
are being made to oversee the activi-
ties of these combinations, the report
states, saying in this regard:
"The worldwide dislocation OF
trade and industry incident to the war
is creating new conditions which may
vitally affect American business in the
future. The Commission is closely
following new developments in inter-
national trade as they arise with a
view to ascertaining the bearing they
may have on the foreign trade of the
United States"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
PHOTOGRAPHIC
OFFICE REORGANIZEI

angton, Dec. 13.-Reorgani-
1 the Navy's photographic Of
Hng the war so as to make II
Rndependent of foreign sources
nation is shown today in the
report Of Rear Admiral Seaton
FER, chief of the office which is
ped to supply marine maps
zfts and all sorts Of scientific
advice to the navy and mer-
zarine.
ENTRY into the war made it an
i sine qua non," Admiral
Her said, "and although the
PUT cannot be Immediately
OF covering the more remote
LED seas with our charts, the
'as been definitely brought tc
pa Of virtual independence and
port. And that position will
Ssity be maintained from nov
TO the war the only surveys
ing carried on are around
IN the Gulf of Fonseca an'
Oantanamo. Submarine opera
le report said. have adde's
to the sum total Of hydro
Information.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
b|DENT IS royalty
fLCOM[D. TO PARIS:
! |'|TY IS ELAbORATEly
| DECORATED FOR OCCASION
LIBERATED BRUeEs SHOWED
WORK OF ALLIED AIRMEN

London, Dec. Elaborated Bruges
Afforded striking testimony to the
work OF the allied airmen. It was at
tackled by bombers because the Ger
mans had made it an important base
LOT submarines. It's extensive docks
connected with the sea by canals,
formed "a safe haven where the Ger
man U-boats could be built. fitted and
repaired for their work of destruction.
The raids Of the allied airmen were
directed solely at these objectives, and
despite the enormous damage done to
them the rest of the town suffered
hardly at all.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
CATTLE DIPPING IN FLORIDA
MAKING RAPID HEADWAY

Jacksonville, Dec. 14.-Dr. e. NJ.
Nighbert, inspector in charge of the
Rureau of Animal Industry. United
States Department of Agriculture,
with headquarters in Jacksonville, has
completed his report of the progress
of tick eradication work in Florida
for November, securing his data
through the State live stock sanitary
board, the various county commission
ers, farmers. cattlemen and the United
States Bureau of Animal Industry.
The report shows that three Ncoun-
ties, Lake. Orange and Palm Beach.
are doing systematic work by dipping
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14

cattle every fourteen days, the re-
naming counties doing preliminary
work OF voluntary dipping and vat
construction. Jefferson county is the
only place in the State not cooperat-
Ing with the authorities by appro-
priating funds.
Duval county stands eighth in the
number of cattle dipped during No
yember, 1,155 cattle being subjected
to this process. Hillsborough county
stands first with $4,000 cattle dipped
followed by Polk county, dipping IT,
4SS and Osceola county 14..o24. Lee
county is next with 6.S40.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14

Dublin, Dec. 14.--During the past
year. thousands of Irish people have
learned to know and love America
better, through the work In Ireland Of
the Home Service department of the
American Red Cross.
About a third Of the cases with
which Home Service deals in Europe
are those Of people in Ireland who
are dependents of American soldiers.
To deal with these cases, American
Red Cross committees were estab-
lished in Londonderry, Belfast and in
Dublin. with visitors" at Queenstown
and Cork.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
1000 P|N1SIOF
BOOZE WAS CARGO
CARRIED BY MAN
ARRESTED IN
ORLANDO

Orlando, Dec. 1.-two thousand
pints of booze, an automobile, negro
chaffeur a Harrison Richards revolv.
er and a blockade runner was the
booty which Sheriff Frank Gordon
fell heir to early Thursday evening
when he bagged one T. e. Goodwin
of Tampa, who was on his way to
Jacksonville with the spirits Of hign
life.
Just after dusk Sheriff Gordon re-
ceived a telephone message from
Sheriff Ingraham of Osceola county
saying that a car loaded with booze
had ran through the barricade which
had been placed in its way and was
enroute to this city Sheriff Gordon
Immediately took up his stand at the
corner of Kuhl and Gore avenues to
wait the arrival Of his guest.
The Kuhl avenue which intersects
Gore avenue for a distance of sever
al blocks south is very narrow and
| no side streets crosses it after enter
ing the city limits. Sheriff Gordon
placed two automobiles lengthways
across the street and together with
Carl Kuhl began holding up every
automobilist which entered the city
from the south.
The first man to come under the
sheriff's strong arm was DR.. Christ
1t was rather dark when the order
was given for his car to stop. he
seeing that escape was Impossible
submitted to what he thought was a
real holdup affair. There was one
consoling feature which came to the
doctors mind. All, if they are pro
fessionals, he thought, my surgical
implements may resemble some q
their tools. They may mistake my
mission and let ME pass. Profession
al etiquette covers multitude o.
sins But when Sheriff Gordon got
glimpse of the doctors worried coun
tenanee there was a hearty goot
laugh. When the right car DID ar
rive there was meek and mild sur
render.
Two thousand pints of whiskey was
stored in the machine. The foot res
in the tonneau of the car had beer
removed. Beneath the back seat room
had been made for a large numpel
os hotties. The tonneau was tlle'
nm to the sides of the car. Reneatl
the front seat was also packed larg
number of bottles while two suit case
were "full to overfowing."
Mr.. Goodwin is a prominent ousl
ress man of Tampa, Fla. When causn
he merely remarked, WELL you nav
me-. Take me along"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
CROWDS
D Up ROAR
| He ARRIVED
| MAKING A VAST FETE
bis COMING AND EVERY
! AND ATTENTION Is BE-
lowered ON HIM
Associated Press.)

5y Associated Press.)
Dec. 14.-President Wilson
entry into Paris at 1916
ling, his arrival being greet
|salvo of artillery in salute.
Iwds massed about the Bots
sne station and as President
lighted a roar Of welcome
THAT left no doubt as to the
! of the welcome to the city's
hest. The President was
|by President and Madame
Premier Clemenceau and
h officials. He entered a
with Poincare and Mrs. Will
! Margaret Wilson and Mrs
followed in another carriage
|y drove to the residence Of
(urat,. where the Wilson's will
bile in the capital. The route
} with French troops in solid
The city is making a vast
Wilson's coming.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
A TOTAL Of
$4,000 men
IN j. s. TO Be
MUSTERED OUT
Of SERVICE
ARE NOW LEAVING CAMPS AT THE
RATE OF $4,000 DAILY, WHICH
WILL BE INCREASED TO 5000
DAILY
(By Associated Press J

Washington, Dec. 14.-Demobiliza.
tion in the United States is proceed
ing at the rate Of fifteen thousand
men released daily, General March
announced today. It Is still antici.
pated that rate of thirty thousand
daily will be reached when the full
momentum is attained. A total OF
224,00O thousand men in the United
States will be assigned for discharge
in the United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
ltertained at Luncheon
BY Associated Press.)


Dec; IA President and Ma
fncare gave a luncheon at the
Layelsye in honor Of Presi-
BON, who, replying to the well
Poincare. said he was deeply
for the gracious greetings.
ery delightful to find myself
be and feel the quick contact
lthy and unaffected friendship
the representatives of the
etates and France"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
LAKELAND. FL0sIDA SATURDAY, DEC. IA, 1918
.BOLS MARCHING
| FORWARD Central
EUROPE
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Dec. 14.-The Bolshevik
troops consisting Of eleven divisions
Of cavalry and artillery are marching
toward central Europe on front four
hundred miles from the Gulf Of Fin
land to the Dneiper river, according
to dispatches from Berne, German
soldiers are reported to be joining the
Bolsheviki.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14

A crew of fishermen from Sarasota
made the largest catch Of the season Na
noor indian Pass last week. They got
,beir seines around school OF mul-
,ot which was estimated by expert
sncsd fishermen to contain at least
% OoO mounds. The catch was taken
a. G, petersburg by run boats.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
SECRET POLITICAL
PARTY ACTIVE
N GERMANY
(By Associated Press.)

Sologne, Wednesday, Dec. 11-(De-
layed)-A new element was injected
into the complicated political situa-
ton in Rhine land by an alleged or
ganization Of secret political party
working for the annexation Of this
German territory by France, overtures
having been made the French govern
ment, it Is said, to take the Rhine
land into France on the same basis as
Alsace Lorraine. 4
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
NECOOS WERE
PROMISED PART
Of |. 5. #
GERMANY won
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. IA. 4.-Describing
the efforts of German propagandists
among the American negroes, Captain
Lester Of the army intelligence SER
vice told the Senate committee that
word had been passed among them
that If Germany won and occupied the
United States a portion of the coun-
try would be given the negroes ex-
clusively.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
Germany Faces Famine
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. IA Switzerland
acting for the German government
has asked the United States for Of
fetal information on the date and the
place of the formal peace confer
ences and urged a prompt reply be-
cause OF the fear of famine In Ger
many.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
Allies Give Notification
(By Associated Press.)

Copenhagen, Dec. 14.-The German
armistice has been extended until 8
o'clock on the morning of January II,
The Allies have notified Germany
they will reserve the right to occupy
the neutral zone Of the Rhine, from
Cologne bridge head to the Dutch
frontier according to Treves dis
patch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
Ffore Of House Of Lords
by Associated Press.)

P, Dec. 14.-The reform Of
be of Lords. will be one Of the
|dertaken by the coalition gov
if returned to power in to-
|ection, Bonar, chancellor Of
heQuer said in his speech al
today. He said it was not
that the second chamber In
ltic government be a heredi-
|mber.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
2,5OO AMERICANS
RELEASED FROM
PRISON CAMPS
(By Associated Press.)

Berne, Friday, Dec. 14.-Four spe-
cial trains carrying twenty-five hun
dred American soldiers, the last tn
come through Switzerland from Ger
man prison camps, passed here dur
ing the last two days gazing to France
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14

patriotically American and included
famous songs of the Civil and Span
ish-American wars as we'll as south
ern melodies, many OF which were
heard here for the first time. The
film will be shown Throughout. Hol-
land.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14

the army myself. VIII that do?"
THAT will be fine,% said the private
heartily. IL wouldn't have mentioned
It, only yoH know how women are?'
He smiled at her understandingly, sa-
luted. turned and went out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
IS Not to Be Allowed I'm
Switzerland

lBy Associated Press.)
n, Friday. Dec. St Is un-
that Switzerland has declined
nt former Emperor Charles to
here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Copenhagen, Friday. Dec. 10. The
German armistice has been extended
until o'clock on the morning Of Jan.
18th, according to a dispatch from
Treves.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
DELAWARE PICKS
TEAM FOR RELAYS
Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. April 23.-The Delaware
College track team that will compete
at the Univerciiy OF Pennsylvania meet
at Franklin Field next Saturday after
noon was selected yesterday after
noon. The team viii be composed OF
Captain Crockett. Craig. Hearne. and
Graves and Kite. substitute.
Judging from the trials under adverse
conditions this team should make a
good showing at Penn on saturday.
Delaware won It's event at the Penn re-
lays last year and Coach Keyes is anx-
ious 90 repeat this year.
The annual inter-class flcld and track
meet VIII be held on Frazer Field next
Tuesday and the frst dual meet ot the
year will be with Swarthmorc on Frazer
Field, Saturday. May Z. on the day Of
the annual inter-scholasiic meet, Della.
ware will meet either Muhlenburg OF
ST.. Johns In a dual meet. The fnal
event of the season for the Delaware
track team will be the Middle states
meet at Lehigh on May IS.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
BROWNSON TO PLAY
INDEPENDENT BALL

At the regular meeting OF the Brown
son Library Association last night. the
younger members presented a surprize
in the form Of refreshments TO two Of
the oldest members. John ]. Fairly, their
president. and James J. Quigley, chair
man OF the minstrel committee, in COM
meration Of their sixteen years Of active
membership IN the association and TO
show their gratitude FOR the spirit dis
played by them at the present time.
After conference between Mr.
Oulgley and John sullivan, musical di-
rectors. the rehearsal OF the black face
comedians was postponed until We'd
nesday night because OF the fact that
the soldier boys from Delaware City
are performing at Pythian Castle this
evening.
James Mccullough, yice-president Of
the athletic committee. announced that
/ although the Brownson will not be rep
resented In the Al-Wilmlngton League
this year. the old guards will be on
hand with an Independent ball club
Arrangements are being made 20 sched-
lule games with the fast Warwick team
OF Philadelphia. the Indiana B. c. and
/ the Turner Field Club. The latter club
mentioned is composed Of stars from
/ the disbanded International League. The
committee furthermore stated that the
! Brovnson Library Association would
be wide awake during the coming sum-
mer. Plans are being made for hikes
picknics. excursions and river rides
Tho boys from Fourth and Jackson viii
again cndesvor 10 please the younger
generation with their annual moonlight
which VIII be held' in the near future
Another pool table has been ordered
and expected during the coming week
and when the trapezes are completed
by James Ouigley there Will be plenty
Of amusement for the boys, who are
left behind awaiting the call from
Uncle sam to fight for the Stars an,
Stripes.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
swRVCE flag AT DELsIAR.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DFLMAR, Del, April 23.-Services at
ths M. Z. Church on Sunday evening
were especially interesting, the occasion
being marked by the presentation Of q
service flag in honor OF the members OF
the congregation who have been called
20 the service OF their country.
Boys in the L. 5. service are Carlton
W. James, Marion Hastings, Edgar
Hastings, Clarence Lowden, Clarence
Wilson. Garrison Brown. Walter Hast
ings, Lee Baker, Royce D. Hancock
Omar Hancock, NJ. r. Elliott S. II,
Jones, Herbert Hearn, George Sparrow
Wilbur Hearn, Herman Baker, Harry
Burrows, George Moore. Paul White
Julian Hardesty.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
WHITE CLAY EXPECTS
TO RAISE BOND QUOTA

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, April 23.-Final arrange
ments have been made Tor the recop-
ton 10 DO given tonight in Old Col
lege Hall 10 the members Of the Della
ware College Faculty, who will leave
the college at the close Of the present
term. six members OF the teaching
staff Will sever their connection with
the college at that time.
The White Clay Greek Hundred Lib
erty Bond Committee met at the home
Of Dr.. Samuel c. Mitchell, chairman OF
tho committee last night when mat
ters pertaining 90 the closing Of the
campaign were discussed. While the
hundred has not subscribed its allotted
share as yet there is every indication
that the amount, si92, 900, will be raised
and nrobably the maximum amount
which Is considerable more than that
will be subscribed before May I. Many
members say they will raise the maxi
MUM amount.
The entertainment given in Wolf Hal
Saturday evening under the auspices O
the Parent-Teachers' Association and
for the benefit Of the gardening classes
OF the public schools was one OF
the most successful affairs OF the kinl
ever held IN Newark. Notwithstanding
other attractions that evening the audi
torlum was crowded and s92 was clear
ed for the gardening class. Miss Agnes
/ Medll had charge Of the preparation
/ for the entertainment.
Dean Harry Hayward presided an'
the exercises were opened with th'
children singing the gardening sons
/ The program was as follows: Noca
duet. Mrs. j. p. Cam and Mrs. Ann
| Armstrong: instrumental solo, Mis-
Elizabeth McNeal; solo and quartet
Robert Koehhler and II. T. Ruhl, Har
vey steel. Mrs. Cam and Mrs. Arm
strong; solo. Dean Hayward; reading
by Miss Madeline Raby; solo, Mfr. steel
The farce, mo Cure, No Psy,' wa
also presented with great success. Thos
taking part in the farce were Miss Ritz
Miss Nellie Wilson, Miss Agnes Medil
Miss Florence Colbert Miss Brubake
and Miss Edna Chalmers.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
ALL HER 5 DAUGHTERS
MARRIED CLERGYMEN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, April 23.-ln the death
Of Mrs. Mary Smack, aged 90 years, or
Camden. yesterday, Is removed r most
remarkable character. Mrs. Smack was
the mother OF Mrs. Stewart, wife or
the Rev. W. +. Stewart, a Baptist
clergyman, Of Camden. She came to
Delaware from Ohio in 1911.
She leaves five daughters, all OF whom
have married clergymen OF different
faiths. ono daughter lives IN Florida;
another in Mexico, another In Indiana,
another. the wife OF the Rev. D. F.
McFsul, pastor OF the VI. f. Church at
Hockessin, Del; Mrs. WE. Stewart,
Camden. One OF the daughters who
lost her husband, a minister, married a
second time, the second husband being
a minister.
Mrs. Smack was blind for several
years. She was most benevolent
woman, having educated one or more
young men. She will be buried In Odd
( Fellows cemetery, Camden.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
WATCHER BOYS
EAT "cHOw MAIN"

Members OF the Watcher Boat Club
were entertained at a "chow main" din
ner at their quarters at the Orchard on
sunday in connection with the opening
OF their season.
The club, which has only been In
existence six months. has acquired the
old property of the Delaware Canoe
Club the building being GO by i6 feet.
and II has floating cabin besides.
The club in addition Will erect a bun
galow on the South Jersey shore this
summer.
The club house had been finely dec
GRATED with flags and bunting, and the
dinner was prepared by a Chinese chef
There were about nifty guests present
and In addition TO the speech-maklng
there were vocal and musical selections
some OF the members OF the Senator
Boat Club assisting in tho entertain
ing.
Edward Stewart, the president OF IN,
club, was assisted by a committee on
arrangements in looking after the guests
and the club took action by way OF eK-
/ tending to Mr.. Kenworthy It's thanks
/ for the success Of the AFFAIR.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
HE CAN'T GET RID
OF POSTMASTERSHIP

Because he is unable 10 find a sue
cessor, Lawrence G. Mills finds 1t neces-
sary to hold on as postmaster Of Bacon,
a Sussex county town, with twelve
dwellings and thirty-three inhabitants.
Lawrence. who Is getting along in
years, and who is the only storekeeper
in the town, wants to go out Of bust
ness, as we'll as give up the postoflce,
which he consideres unnecessary, as
there Is rural mail route passing
through. The government, it is under
stood, would be willing to allow him
10 do so. but the inhabitants want tho
oflce continued, and It is necessary to
hold on until somebody comes along
who Is willing TO become postmaster,
but so FAR nobody has been found who
wants the Job.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
AVENUE COMMISSION oRGANIzEs.

The commission appointed TO condemn
land for the widening Of Delaware ave
nue. organized at their first meeting yes
terday afternoon with the election OF
Fred J.. kuriz, as chairman, and J. Ed
gar Rhoades, secretary. The commits
son adjourned to meet again In tho
rooms OF the Street and Sewer Depart
ment at a o'clock Thursday morning
After The meeting yesterday. the COM
mission Viewed the properties affected
by the proposed widening OF the ave-
nue.. The commission is composed Of
Fred l.. Kurtz. Henry T. Bush, David
Lindsay. Jr, j. Edgar Rhoades and
George G. Lobdell Jr.
Evening journal., 1918-04-23
To Properly Treat .
Obstinate Wrinkles

Particularly where wrinkles arc long and
deep. the massage devotee is apt 20 rub
too hard and too frequently. This loosena
the skin. causes muscles TO sag aggra-
Yates the wrinkled condition--just the op-
posite result from that sought
Better than massage, or anything else,
Tor the most obstinate wrinkles as well as
tho dnest lines is a remarkable formula
which you NAV readily avail yourself Of,
as you viii have no difficulty procuring
the constituents from your druggist. Il
ii this: One ounce powdered saXolite,
dissolved in one-half pint witch hazel.
Batha face. neck and hands in this. The
erect Is really marvellous, not only as to
wrinkles. hut also in cases Of baggy
cheeks and chin. The application Is cool
ing and soothing, tending 70 relieve fatigue.
Roth the witch hazel and the sa1olite are,
OF course, entirely harmless 70 the skin