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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
PRESIrENTS NIECE TO WED.
Fourth White House Bride During Pres
ent Administration: bridegroom
Missionary Worker.

Washington, July II Thc;c is to
be another White House wedding, the
third in the Wilson Administration, and
the count does not include The Wedding
OF President Wilson aud Mis-. Norman
Calf. which took place at Mis- Gait 5
residence in Washington. Anrslurcc-
mcnt was made from the Executive OF
fees last night that Miss Alice Wilson OF
Baltimore, the Presidents niece, and
the Rev. lssac Stuart NlcIlroy, Jr,
would be married at the White louise
on Aug, = 49,,
On Sunday the President, Mrs. Wilson
and Miss Margrct Wilson motored from
Washington to Baltimore to pay a visit
to the Presidents brother and sister
in-law. MIR and Mrs. Joseph K Wilson.
and at The same time saw Miss Alice
Wilson and her fiancc. In the announce
mcnt from the Executive Offices 1t was
stated that MIR McI,lroy would remain
in this country for about a year, and
then go to Japan To engage in missionary
work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
RED CROSS DOGS.

A letter from a young Harvard man in
the American Ambulance Service in
France, which is quoted in the New York
sun. gives an interesting glimpse Of the
wonderful cleverness Of the war dogs.
Last evening he writes, a couple Of
fellows came around 70 see Us, bringing
with them two Of the fanous Red Gross
dogs. We were anxious to see them work,
and 50 ran off and hid in some bushes.
Lying down, placed my cap under
me 50 that the dog could not find il They
sent one Of the dogs out to find me He
finally discovered me; and as he was
unable to find my hat, be put his nos
in my pocket and pulled out my hand
kerchief, which he took back A few
minutes later he led his owner to the
place where ] lay.
They told Us that this dog saved one
hundred and fifty lives in one day during
the battle Of the Marne.- Youths Com
panIon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31

fr the purpose. BY agreement with
~, ,,a,,crnrnent ~ the province ~ QieDcc
,'',,f.'s,.. n. fbe herd may he shipped
bach IT, %cafoundiand it thr owner
''ail' ~, c,.,rcII herd consists of 300
.,,tnallv The Same number
Ia,.a1i g., Tho missionary twelve year
agl' :, tntbonv when he introduced
reir,I.o, -. G rraviucc A. one ifnc
the bc,d ,.,.,,i.,rroI 1000 bat IT decreased
as il dnter,a,atod from lack of ne " blood
Dr. Grenfcll, who Is now "a ne N"fih
country on m,.sionarv work, experts
that governmopf steamer viii trans
port the deer 70 thclr new feeding grounds
ihIs snmncr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Cen. Bel Quits Camn Linton.

Camp | pton, Y ". Julv II Major
Gen ] Franklin Bell, Who established
the pion cantonuent laat summer
and sih"e had been m command save
while abroad for several weeks a,toupcrd
tonight that he - 10 succeed Brig Gru.
William 4 Mann ~ commander ~ the
Department o. NE East Con Mann
rctires tomorrow Ter Hcli vii talc
up hrs duties ~ Governor Island ru
frW days
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
FOR FEEBLE OLD PEOPLE
John Dewitt Recommends Vinol 10 Create
Strength and Vitality.

Marlton, NJ J.-f am 80 years of
age and after severe sickness, was
IA weak, rundown condition. Vinol
has built me up and made me strong,
so now ! feel real well again and ! can
recommend it to others for such CON
diti0ns John NJ Dewitt
The reason Vinol was SO successful
in Mr.. Devitt's case is because it con
tains beef and cod liver peptones, iron
and manganese peptonates and glycero-
phosphates, the very elements needed to
build up a weakened, rundown system,
make rich, red blood and create strength.
1t is perfectly wonderful what 1t does for
old people.
n b. Danforth and druggists every
where.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
"OH, WHAT A HAPPY
RELIEF, She CRYS'

81 hadn't been feeling like myself in
months, said Miss Margaret hnorr
1921 Holstein avenue Philadelphia. My
stomach was so upset that often suffered
for hours after eating | blamed 1t on
catarrh as mucus seemed TO drop down
IN my throat while sleeping. poisoning
my stomach. Oh, how tired and dragy
| would feel | simply couldn't eat.
My case correspondent with SO many
who had found relief through taking
Tanlac, that / decided to try bottle,
Now am absolutely relieved OF stomach
trouble and catarrh Tanlac increased
my appetite and restored my old-time
energy, too.
The genuine Tanlac which is being
introduced at all leading drug stores,
bears the name j |. Gore Co. ON outside
carton of every bottle Look for It
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
German Potash Output Incre ases.

Amsterdam, July 25.- The German
potash output for 1918 is estimated at
,O56, 100 tons, of which 91S,6 800 tons are
destined for home consumption and
1877, 500 tons for export to neutrals Last
year the total output was -0l 900 tons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31
Ahead of the ARMY.

Wen tell the truth about it when We
are good and cornered. The cartoonists
are somewhat ahead Of the army IN the
maeeration and general ripping up Of
the Kaiser Houston Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31

Germany reports that Won ITindenhnrg
is in perfect health but look n the kalscrs
sons
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-31

"Slavc" IN thcac times ls IN cpiihe
fh at need not insult you. but parasite
sho uld
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
AIRCRAFT FLEW
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO
ST. AUGUSTINE

St. Augustine, Oct. 25.-St. Angus
tine took on the appearance of an
aircraft center yesterday afternoon
when the air was filled with the roar
of engines while three hydroaero.
plane and one aeroplane rushed over
the city.
Attention was first attracted to a
huge aeroplane, high In the air, fly
ing across the bay to South Beach.
This plane was moving southwark
over the city when the drone Of
other machines caused eyes to veer
and necks to strain in another d.
rection. The water planes were COM
ing up from the southwest like a
flock of huge birds The leading ma
chine swept across the city to the
bay, then plunged down, gracefully
alighting on the surface of the bay.
1t was quickly followed by numbers
one and two Meantime the aero
plane disappeared to the southeast.
Crowds rushed to the water front
to see the strange craft, as this Is
the first visit of sea planes. The
big aquatic machines maneuvered for
a half hour on the bay, then the
power was shut off and they fioated
idly until at anchor, then we're towed
to the filling station on North Beach
Point, where they secured supplies
The three machines are from Phil
adelphia enroute to Pensacola and
they made the long trip without mis-.
hap. They have been assigned TO
the training station ate Pensacola
and will leave this afternoon on the
cross country flight They followed
the coast route down from Philadel-
phia
The trip from Philadelphia was
made in nine hours and three stops
we're made on the way Lieut.. Hutch
ins is in command Of the little air
feet The following officers are
aboard the planes: Lieut.. Hutchins
and Lieut. Connolly in the leading
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
1000 FLORIDIANS NEEDED
At ONCE FOR NITRATE JOB
Public Service Reserve Called on to
Furnish New Contingent for Mus
Gle Shoals Construction

Jacksonville, Oct. 25-The Muscle
Shoals Nitrate plant, construction or
which is necessary for the carrying
On of the war, is calling for con
tingent of 1000 men from Florida TO
he started to this work Immediately
and Robert Gamble, director for
Florida of the public service reserve,
is notifying all community labor
boards and cooperating agencies and
individuals to speed up recruiting as
much as possible.
A telegram received by Mr.. Gamble
Yesterday stressed the importance o.
rushing these men to this project and
urged that every effort be put forth
to hasten results. Florida's quota on
this call for workers has been re
duced from 1900 to 1000 and in or
der that the States good reputation
in the matter for promptly meeting
these calls be upheld, Mr.. Gamble IS
seeking to have this number OF men
ready to report for duty within 4
short time.
According to Mr. CANDLES Under
standing. this will he the last call for
,abor for some time. The work is IN
tho highly essential class as the cor
struction in progress is on a nitrate
extracting plant which is to furnish
bigbIv necessary essential for ex'
rlosives Engaging in labor OF this
character is declared as patriotic as
octua1lv shouldering a rifle ana
workers are urged for the advance
r,ent of the national interests to con
slider this call.
The following extract from the
telegram received bv Mr. Gamble r.
saIf-explanatory and emphasizes the
need for these workers.
eve have an allotment of one thou
sand men to be furnished by Florida
for This project. # the states having
allotment would furnish the mer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
TRAINLOAD FROM OHIO
TO ATTEND FARMERS
MEETING AT JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 25.- P
Sander, vice president for Ohio Of
the Farmers National Congress
writes to B. K. Hanafourde, director
CT the Sessions, that he Is preparing
to bring train load of delegates from
the Buckeye" State. Mr.. Sander is
very much aroused over the import
ance of the coming occasion, and says
that 1t will be the most important
meeting that has yet been held. The
Governors from various States have
named delegates and letters received
show that thousands Of leading farm
ers and their wives will attend. rep
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
ITS A SURE MYSTERY

Editor The Evening Telegram:
Some years ago | had the unload
ing of vessel many times at the
Coal Docks in New Haven, Conn.
The Capt. and his wife became good
friends of mine. One eve on my way
home ] went on board to bid them
good bye as they were soon to sail.
On my way home | looked down the
harbour and saw them putting on the
sails, the tug had just left him.
says to myself, Bon voyage to you,
and / never saw them more, neither
was there ever any trace Of them.
Not thing was ever found to tell
the tale, and / well know that
surely lost good friends. Now | see
that one more large steamer has gone
great Collier Cyclops and has been
stricken off thd Navy lists. Not
having been heard of since last
March, when she sailed from Barba-
dos. She was likely the largest ship
ever to disappear and leave no trace.
It's hard to account for this when
nothing is ever seen to tell the tale
and so it has to ever remain a great
mystery.
The Cyclops was a very large and
most powerful boat and like the I'll
tanic is resting at the bottom Of old
ocean somewhere, These boats were
built the best to withstand rough u.s.
age that man could devise but for all
this when the great waves and ice.
bergs call they have to throw UP their
hands to Old Neptune and go down
to oblivion.
Sincerely yours,
w. s. B..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
II. Z. L. CHANCEY, JR,
KILLED BY AUTO TRUCK

Tampa, Oct 25.-Robert e. Lee
Chancey, Jr., 11-year old son of Coun-
ty Solicitor and Mrs. r. e. l.. Chan
cey, was killed yesterday afternoon,
when he fell from his bicycle under
the wheels of heavy truck, along
side which he was coasting, holding
to the side of the truck. Death ap-
parently was instantaneous. The lad
was in the sixth grade Of the Buffalo
avenue school.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25

resenting all parts of the country.
The Jacksonville Board of Control Is
very anxious that every farming com
munity in Florida be also well repre-
sented, and also all cities, towns and
villages send delegates Assurances
have been received that Presidnt Will
son will in few days request foreign
nations to select their respective dele
gates. Jacksonville proposes to give
all the visitors most enjoyable oc-
casion and numerous events will
mark the deliberations, some of which
are taking place at the Florida State
Fair. which will be in "full blast" at
the same time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Americans
Repulse Heavy
Counter Attacks
MARINES GO TO AID OF FRENCH
WITH BIG 16.INCH GUNS
(By Associated Press.)

With Allied Armies in France and
Belgium, Oct. 25. .-(4:30 a. m. y
Fighting which compares in fierce
ness to almost any in the war con-
tinued through the night north and
south of Valenciennes. Belated re-
ports indicate the British entered the
German defense gaining consid darable
ground and pressing eastward slow
ly, but surely.
Since Wednesday morning the Brit
ish Third Army have taken six thou.
sand prisoners and the Fire. and
Fourth armies each have taken
twelve hundred, also. More than one
hundred guns were captured Wednes
day and Thursday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
s55 WORTH OF FISH
CAUGHT IN THREE HOURS
AT PUNTA GORDA

Punta Gorda, Oct. 25. Fifty five
dollars for his catch of three hours
Is the luck that befell Leslie Lewis
one Of the local fishermen. Two miles
from town, with boat and gill net, he
struck school of mullet and, un-
aided caught 1,O05 pounds. The water
was about eight feet deep and made
his work strenuous or he would have
made much larger haul.
In one week j. J. Jones and three
sons caught fish that brought them
NOO by the use of gill nets, The fish
we're sold to the Punta Gorda Fish
Company, and Harry Dreggers Of this
company will vouch for the truth OF
this story.
A local merchant, ]. T. Rose, and
crew of five hands in three weeks
cleaned up the neat little sum Of S1,2OO
and are still doing big business.
Fishing with hook and line, |. Ken
ny, b. Jones and J. j. Howard aver
aged $50 a week catching sea trout
Which were sold to local fish houses,
weather conditions have changed and
'neir average wage has fallen to S25
per week this week.
Two weeks ago Joe Goulding and
alS crew of five men caught 1l,OOO
pounds of mullet and realized S44O
'of their catch. Mr.. Goulding was a
coOEkeeper at an ordinary salary ana
vent fishing and is rapidly becoming
man of means.
The colored fishermen of the West
coast Fish Company caught $4,000
pounds of mullet at one haul last
week at Matlasha Pass. These are
Only few instances of the wonder
Iui success the fishermen are having
RS year and they have employed the
money received to a good advantage
Ia most instances. Many of the fish,
ymen bought liberty bonds of the
0nFth issue and Punta Gorda's grea1
oNS'riDtion to this loan was made
pSS'hle by the loyal fishermen.
Men of all professions and OF all
sfades of society are now engaged II
he business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Turkey Ready
For Peace On
Presidents Terms
DR.. KARL LIEBKNECHT TELLS
PEOPLE 1T is TIME THEY WERE
HOLDING REINS OF GOVERN
MENT
(By Associated Press

Paris Oct. 25.-An enormous
crowd assembled in front of the
Rechstag building yesterday, calling
for the abdication Of the emperor and
the formation Of republic, accord
ing to a Zurich dispatch to L'Infor-
nation. DR.. Karl Liebknecht, So
cialist leader, who has just been re-
leased from prison, applauded fran
ticaly. He was compelled to ento'
a carriage filled with flowers, from
which he made a speech declaring il
was time the people had arrived.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
BEFORE RE|CHSTAC BUILDING
GERMAN PEOPLE CALL FOR
AbD|CAT|0N OF THE KAISER
AND FORMATION Of REPUBLIC
GREAT BIG INHERITANCE TAX
OF MRS. FLAGLER.BINeHAM

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 25.-Attorneys
Tor the estate of the late Mrs. Henry
Bingham formerly Mrs. Henry Flag
Ter OF Florida, rendered to the civil
revenue collector a check for $S,3S4,-
9S4'67 which the executors have com.
puted as the inheritance tax of Mrs.
Bingham's estates. 1t is understood
the Federal government claims ap-
proximately $S,OOOO0O as the correct
amount. The check was accepted
Professionally by the collector.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
President Urges People
At Coming Election To
Return Democratic Congress
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct 25 The President
today issued an appeal to the people
to return a Democratic Congress in
the November elections if thew ap-
prove of his course in this critical
period. The return of Republican
majority in either house, he saic, GER
tainly would be interpreted abroad as
a Reputation of my leadership" The
President said he would accept the
country's verdict without cavil but II
laws adverse to his policies should
be enacted, the power to administer
the great trust assigned him would
be seriously impaired,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25

spring. the cattlemen are making
their plans for the work in some OF
the counties.
The members of Brevard Live
Stock Association, who worked hard
to carry the election in that county
some time ago and put 1t over by a
ten to one majority, have arranged
TO pool all their stock and efforts
when systematic dipping is started
and find that under their plans the
supposed shortage of labor is not 60
ing to be the problem that it ap-
peared at first.
They plan to conduct systematic
roundups, taking every cow they col
lectiyely own to the nearest vat for
dipping. That plan may well be
adopted by cattlemen in other coun-
ties where systematic work will be
carried on next season
Polk County cattIemen for Election
The cattlemen's association OF POLK
county held meeting in Fort Meade
last Saturday and adopted resolutions
endorsing the election to be held TO
vote for compulsory dipping of cattle
in that county on November D POLK
county is one of the largest open
range cattle counties in Florida ana
come Of the most influential cattle
men in the state operate there
Most of them have been doing vol
untarv dipping of cattle for seVeral
months and know that eradication Oh
cattle ticks is very important to the
development Of their industry FOLK
county has stood either first or Sec
ord each month on the list OF flo'-
ida counties for number OF cattle
dinned throughout the past season
ond community roundups have oeen
bo,d ON several occasions to dip sew
oral thousand cattle in a week 10
save them from ravages of the ticks
A movement has been started Dy a
-. oo+tla owners in that
county to improve the quality o,
their stock by bringing in pureored
beef type sires and several carloads
80 GOOD stock will be introduced as
soon as conditions warrant.
Inquiries for Breeding Stock
O#cials of the leading breed ass''
Citations report that there is a won
dorfnI increase in number OF inquir'
Joe for location of breeding stock nut
VOW few orders have been placed
from Florida for the stockmen have
,oornad from experience that good
stock succumbs quickly to tick fever
oonsod bv infection from bites Of the
cattle ticks. ,-
Eradication of cattle ticks means
the elimination of the most serious
oatt,a disease known in this state
,rogreesive cattle owners
saoooniza ~ the fact that they cannot
,,,oreose the size or quality of their
80. -too,, to any satisfactory extent
ILL., tbo cattle tick is present
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Turkey to Accept Terms
(By Associated Press.)

Basel, Oct. 25.-Turkey will accept
peace based on the principles of
right and justice laid down by Viii
SON. which the new Turkish govern
ment approves, Grand Vizier rewfil.
Pasha is quoted as having said in
Parliament. according to a CONSTANT
EOple dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Maing Taken
(By Associated Press.l

London, Oct. 25. The British cap
tured Maing, southwest of Valen-
ciennes, II Is officially announced.
They also captured Vendegies Sur
Ecaillon on the front below Valen-
ciennes. A German counter attack
was repulsed Fighting was resumed
early this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
French Resume Pressure
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Oct 25 On he Aisne front
east of Rethel, the French have cap
tured Ambly and Fleury, taking one
hundred prisoners, it is officially an
nounced. In the Longchamp's region
two German attacks were repulsed.
On the Serre river front and east
ward the French this morning re-
sumed their pressure against the en-.
emy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
INCREASE OF CRIME IN SWEDEN

Stockholm. Oct. 5.-PoliCe stats
tics show greatly increasing Grim
inalty in Sweden. The number Of
crimes of all kinds reported in Stock
holm during the first six months OF
the present year was 12,2O0, as com
pared with $500 for the same period
Of 1917. The chief increase was due
to thefts, of which thefts of catables
and drinkables formed large part.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25

promptly the construction would be
completed in sixty days. Absolutely
necessary that men be recruited with
the least possible delay. You are re
quested to use every influence with
community labor boards and local
peace officers and see that these la
borers are recruited promptly and
without interference.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Americans Repulse the Enemy
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
With Americans North of Verdun,
Oct.E 25. 5.--Q:00 p. m.)-Heavy Ger
man counter attacks east OF the
Meuse were repelled this morning by
the Americans holding the Be,leau
wood and lines of either side. Amer
leans in the region of Grand Pre-
have Strengthened their lines and cap
tured several important ridges. The
American lines were extended be-
tween Rappers wood and Bantheville
wood.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
COL. HOUSE AND
ADM. BENSON
ARRIVE SAFELY
IN France
(By Associated Press.)

washington, Oct. 25.-Colonel
House, personal representative OF
President Wilson and spokesman of
the State Department, and Admiral
BENSON, chief of naval operations,
have arrived in France to represent
the United States in the consideration
Of Germanys plea for an armistice.
pending peace negotiations
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Marines to the Front
(By Associated Press.)

With the American Army in France.
Thursday, Oct 25 - Delayed) :.
American sixteen-inch guns, manned
by American blue jackets cooperating
with the French began firing on tho
German railroad which centers back
OF the Serre-Ooise front, Wednesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
(By Associated Press.l

London, Oct. 25.-Q:15 p. m) =
The Italians have begun an offensive
between the Piave and Brenta, in the
Monta Grappa sector. Thursday they
advanced across the Ornic river and
captured Monte Solarolo, part of
Monte Prassolan and Monte pertica.
Ir Piava the Italians captured the is
lands of Grave, Pattadapoli and Mag
giore. The weather on the front Is
unfavorable.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Serbians Victorious
fBy Associated Press.)

London, Oct. 25.-The Serbians
have defeated the armies of the enemy
in the valley of the Great Moravian
river, the enemy retreating In dis
order, says an official Serbian an
nouncement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
Italians Take
5000 Prisoners
Offensive
(By Associated Press

Rome, Oct. 25. In heavy fighting
Yesterday in the region of Monte
Grappa, the Italians established them
selves on the northern bank of the
Ornie river and captured nearly three
thousand prisoners
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
'loRlDA cATTLEMEN
VOLUNTARILY DIPPING
HERDS SYSTEMATICALLY
Jacksonville Times-U Unionl

Jacksonville Times-Unionl
although the State Live Stock
@ll'ary Board does not anticipate
~rting systematic eradication of
A'tle ticks in any counties not now
'ofking, which may have authorized
"apulsory dipping of cattle by cleo
a'n' or which may do so in the next
w weeks, until some time next
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-25
SIBERIA NOW HAS A FLAG
(By Associated Press }

(By Associated Press.)
Amsterdam, Oct. 25.-The latest
addition to the flags of nations is the
standard of the new Siberian rspub-
lie. 1t is plain whitr and green
symbolizing the country's snowfields
and its virgin forests.