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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

knows no divine right of kings and
that shall mean for all peace and
happiness. We come not to rob you
OF your land, or your money, or to
enslave you, but to bring you IN larg-
er measure that message which the
angels sang on the night the dear
Jesus was born in old Judea, Peace
on earth, good will to men,"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22
"These streets are mine, so ran my
thoughts,

lHeSe SlTeetS are ulHc, 81 IdH LILY
thoughts,
They're not for snorting jugger-
naughts'
But when fleet cars a spot bestride
'Tis better to have stepped aside.
Grim drivers shaved me with a buss.
Then had the nerve to turn and cuss
They'd steal behind me unawares
And startle me with siren blares;
| favored feathers and some tar
For every jay that drove car.
But now that | possess a boat,
Pedestrians all get my goat.
They cross the street where'er in
clined
And leave their arms and legs be-.
hind.
Scant wonder motorists havs felled
The reckless mortals self-propelled
NHO, uCul W uIlVCIo SuIlll dppCdlS,
Get tangled in our polished wheels.
Pedestrians are all insane,
And guides should lead them by a
chain.
1t is task to drive hack
When fools on foot dodge forth and
back;
I've braked so hard to spare some
runt
My real wheel bumped against the
front.
And after had saved his life
He wished to carve me with a knife.
Oh thus it is; all men bemoan
Our cars until they get their own,
And then they join with you and me
To roast the dad-blamed infantry.
John B. Terms in Milestones.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

In this issue of the Telegram APP
pears the announcement of Mr.. ii. E.
Melton as candidate for member of
the County School Board. Mr.. Melton
Is one of Lakeland's most substantial
citizens and progressive business men
and will fill the Office in a most &C.
ceptable manner if chosen for the DO
sition.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

Oldsmar's first Irish potato crop is
being harvested and is justifying the
expectations of the Reolds Farms Co.
-Four carloads have been shipped, con-
tanning more than 600 hampers to
the car, and the potatoes are of fine
Quality and grade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

We haven't seen where there was
any great craving on the part of any
body for Gov. Cats shirt-tails, de-
spite the silly fad that has caused
these useless appendages to the gar
ments of prominent men to be in de-
mand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

Lakeland is a good town, whose
moral atmosphere is far above the
average, and its police department is
just as conscientious and efficient as
those of other cities of its class, SLAM
derers of this community to the con-
trary notwithstanding. n.@.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

Lakeland's best citizenship is busily
engaged in beating the bushes for Red
Cross contributions today. And the
spirit with which Lakeland people re-
ceive them makes their work one of
pleasure as well as of love.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

We decline to believe that our town
is filthy and immoral. 1t is a clean
town, good town. We know the
town and its people, and we have new
er seen better community. The filth
lest people in it are those who are al
ways claiming to discover filth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

McWhorter says: "Oh, boy, but amt
1t hell when she writes you, It was
lonesome last night with no one but
me and the moonlight in the swing?'
But wouldn't it be still heller if she
wrote that it was jolly fine last night
with me and Teller in the swing p"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

FOR SALE-10 acre farm, / mile
from city limits, on North Florida
avenue, acres in cultivation. Come
and see it and make me an offer.
No reasonable offer refused. G. H.
Cornforth, owner. 1492
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

Despite war conditions, there is
more building in progress in Lake
land than at any time in the past four
years. Nothing big, perhaps-but sub
stantial homes, the best indication Of
permanent growth any city can show
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

The political picnic survives, but in
weakened condition. The only thing
showing up with pristine strength and
activity is the red-bug.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

If they make another pass or two
at turning the clock forward, as sug-
gested, Christmas will get here about
Dec. Oath.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22
WaveletS
FrOm
The Deep
C. Gre e n
If you have a great trouble, don't
air it in public, bare it in mind

III you have a great trouble, don't
air it in public, bare it in mind.
"The Times-Uni0n wants 10 make it
potato month. Well, we're willing
Tampa Tribune. Yes, but Jaxites
will have to send their potatoes to
Tampa now for "eye openers"
The Jax Drum Corps Is making
great progress, in fact they are "beat-
ing ahead fast.
Grasp the "reins" and help the Red
Cross drive"
Wonder if this Lava soap causes
The Clyde Line reminds you of a
as it skirts the shore.
Many poker player has sat up and
took notice in a restaurant when he
heard the waiter boiler. "Give me
stack, draw one"
No, dear girl, hydrant has moth
ing to do with hydroplane although
they both take water.
He held her in suspense while she
beheld him in suspenders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

WANT TO TRADE DESIRABLE CITY
property for slightly used Ford,
Dodge, or Overland 5-passenger
Must be in perfect condition. Am
leaving town. Will give bargain in
trade. Address Box 264, City.
7497
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

FOR RENT-Nine-room furnished
house; summer rates. close in. Phone
31S-Blue. 749S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

LOST-Cap off Buick gasoline tank.
Reward if returned to the Telegram
Office. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22
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news dispatches accredited to II or not
other credited In this paper and also
the local news published herein. All
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patches herein are also reserved,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22
THE POINT OF VIEW

Before l came across his will
And chloroformed my Uncle Bill,
l had no motor horn to squawk
And | was then obliged to walk.
Each day as | strolled down the line
Some car would try to climb my
spine;
The motorists all seemed to be
Intent upon destroying me.
l yearned to yank them from their
cars
And show them lots Of pretty stars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

Jersey mosquitoes are doing their
bit They are giving up their bills
to be used as rivets on the big ships.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

He held her in suspense while she
beheld him in suspenders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-22

Office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
MAY Do away With
NATIONAL GUARDS
Universal Military Training Is
In Line To Take Its
Place.

a Washington, Dec. 26.-That the gen
hral staff recommendations for the
hountry's future military preparedness
will not include national guard is the
belief in some war department groups
Today.
Practical killing Of the national
guard through the decision of Acting
gudge Advocate General Ansell will
necessitate substitution of another
method of reorganization of the guard
III practically all states.
1t is too early to know what the
eountry's attitude will be toward the
guard. However, it is felt here that
political considerations and communi-
hY pride will result in an effort to re-
wiyc the guard in many places.
However, general staff men by rea-
Hnn of their training are naturally fav-
Vrlble to regular army organization,
or to system which ceniralizes in
the war department rather than in the
States.
This spirit is believed likely to cause
fhe staff to recommend some form OF
paiversal military training, minus the
guard, provided it had an opportunity
later to present its views TO congress
There is doubt here that the country
g. inclined to ,avor universal system
Ind much will depend upon the out
some of efforts in the Paris peace con
florence at obtaining world league Of
nations and decrease of armamen
bad miEtarism.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26

Germans Had "Ersatz"
Christmas For a Change
Crowds We're lhrorging
Streets OF Berlin, But Pco-
pie We're Hungry.
BY Frank J. Tayior

Bsrlis, Dec. s5.--This wns "ersats
Christmas" in Germany.
Everything in Germany Is ersatz now
Ersatz, the German word for substi.
tute, has come to be the most used
word in the Teuton language and it
was applied to Christ's birthday BY a
wan, thin girl the correspondent saw
i'm Inter Den Linden.
She was standing in front Of shop
with her small brother. Their noses
were pressed flat against the window,
behind which cleaned gaudy Christ
mas tree hung with frosted cakes and
colored candles.
''Sistcr, do you think we win get
candies and cakes this Christmas9'
the boy asked.
"Of course not" was the reply.
"rhis is ersatz Christmas
Berlin was Hungry
Berlin was hungary today. here were
no candies and no presents, with the
exception of trinkets. There were ne
big dinners, but yet there was no starv.
ing. huo pooPiO uiV thuhnAoi Pc~os AaN
finally come.
Merchants everywhere have ''ersatz
articles ON sale. Caterers and candy
makers displayed high priced gaily
colored sweet meats-which were mo-
sweet at all and which had most un
Satisfying effect on the purchasers
The streets have been mass o.
people. The crowds are half gay, bu
mot lively. Men, women and children
their faces peaked, their eyes hollov
land with. no sparkle, walked through
Iths streets The soldiers presented I
sharp contrast to the civilians. The.
have been living we'll and are fat an
bright.
| Crowds in theaters, opera houses an
lcafes, endeavored to put some spiri
Unto Christmas, but the joy was no
spontaneous. I noticed hundreds 9
well dressed persons staring at edible
displayed in the windows
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
Many American Men Spend
Christmas In Y.M.C.A. Huts

London, Dec 26.-More than 5000
doughboys and Jackies spent Christmas
Day in London at the Y. M. G. A..
eagle hut.
It was picturesque Christmas. The
hut's air, thick with tobacco smoke,
was filled with laughter and the voices
of singing soldiers and sailors. -Four
Christmas trees were laden with yule-
tide decorations. Singing groups OF
men surrounded pianos, while there
was dance in the auditorium.
At Red Gross headquarters there was
tree from which 500 doughboys tiok
presents. At Eaton Hall there was Il
big naval dance.
Dinners were served Tuesday and
Wednesday nights at the American
hospitals. Many Americans attended
services at Westminster Abbey Wed
nesday morning
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
CREEL'S REASONSfOR
RES|CN|Nc DOUBTED
Persons Who Know Declare II
Was, As He Said, Because
His Work Was Finished.

Washington, Dec. a6. = Persons in
touch with relations between President
Wilson and Chairman George Creel OF
the committee on public Information.
today said. they doubted Creel had quit
aihat post for any reason other than
ahe one assigned in published reports
namely that-his work was finished.
0reel went to Paris to assist in pub
licity work there with the president
but it is believed here that the. system
has been so arranged that Creel's ser
vices can be spared. He is anxious to
yet back to private life as soon as his
publicity work for the government
should be finished. President Wilson IL
understood to be giving his persona
attention to publicity at present.
Creel has long been a target for con
erassional and other criticism, but th'
Friendship between him and the presi
Gent was so intimate that the chief ex
esutive never needed the complains
against Creel. On the other hand, Sec
rotary Baker, Secretary Daniels AM
nthers acquainted with 'Creei's plan
eod purposes, steadfastly praised him
despite opposition. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
Prominent Britons
Welcome Wilson
American And Allied Flags
Decorate London In VIII
sons Honor.
By Lowell Mellett

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Dec. 26.-Amid booming of
guns and cheers of enormous crowds,
President Wilson was welcomed to
London this afternoon. King George
and Queen Mary met him at the train.
AS he left his ear band played the
Star Spangled Banner.
The king quickly stepped forward
when Wilson appeared and they shook
hands with great cordiality. Both smil.
ed, and exchanged apparent pleasant,
ries.
Then Mrs. Wilson advanced, bearing
"a huge bouquet. The queen and Prin
cess Mary came up smiling, and were
introduced
"T heartily welcome you to Eng
land said the king to the president
~ greatly appreciate it, assure
you,' replied Wilson.
While the bands switched to Che
Stars and Stripes Forever, the presi
dent and the king reviewed the King
Guard in the train shed. The troop
stood stiffly at attention. The king ant
President Wilson engaged in a lively
talk as they walked but the musi'
drowned out their voices.
Introduced Lloyd-George
The king next introduced Prenie
Lloyd-George, who was waiting hest
ttantly for the signal to come forward
HE advanced and shook hands mos
cordially and ,lingeringly. ~ FF
There was an impressive gathering o
notables at the station, including Fiel,
Marshal Haig, Admiral Beatty, Chan
cellor Bonar Law, Foreign Ministe
Balfour, Premier Hughes of Australia
Premier Borden of Canada, the Maha
raiah of Biganir, Lord Cecil, Lord tuI
zon, Sir Erie Geddes and many Others
They waited on the platform for som
time before the train pulled in at 2:2
p. IN. Then the crowd of distinguishe
i personages surged forward eager a
youngsters.
Between ranks of United State
troops, a guard of honor, the presiden
CONTINUED on page three)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
ARR: REVIEWED BY
SEC. WAR DANIELS
FROM NAYHOWER
Review Marks Taking Of Sec
snd Place In Naval Powers
By America.
BIG M0WST0RM BLOTTED
OUT VIEW OCCASIONALLY
Ten Battle Craft Comprised
Fleet That Had Been In
Foreign Waters.
By III. D. Jacobs

Omitted Press taffeCorrespondent)
New York, Dec.526. 6.-cAmerica 8 bat
tie fleet, returning victorious from the
war, was welcomed home today by
cheering thousands who watched the
impressive spectacle from boats and
skyscrapers and every point OF vsntage.
A whirling snowstorm at times blot
ted out the majestic fighting ships az
they moved slowly up the bay, past the
statue of liberty, where Secretary Dan
iels reviewed them from the deck of the
Mayflower. Preceding the fleet came
swarm of small craft and submarine
chasers, clearing the way. The islands
in the harbor, the docks and tops Of tall
buildings were thronged with speetat'
ors, espite cutting wind.
1t was the greatest naval Tcview in
American history and it marked the da,
when the United States 1.fmaiiy as
sumed its place as the second naval pow
er of the nowrld. The biggest sea fight
ing force the United States ever boast
ed today had its first being as a sin
gle unit, veritable American armada
as Secretary Daniels reviewed the com
bined American battle fleets.
Official Welcome.
The review was the official welcome
to the Atlantic fleet which for nearly
two years has kept the United States
flag flying in European waters. The
ten, long, gray craft steamed up th'
bay this morning to the music of cheer
and sirens and in the Hudson rive
Joined the home squadron, which ha'
remained on this sit'.
The Homecoming - t comprised Ad
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
Re-Adjustment OF Labor Goes
Steadily And Smoothly
Ahead, Says Clews.
New York, Dec. q, 1918.


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veht uemorSiNa'ioH mora s Wy cOnroi.Iu oomria;n,. az of
ion, ss wen Us ~" 0usnP",n'o 80 ~
losses anu cancelia',ons. IONS. lsAlns as .aos'
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they are much smalier snan aI,s eaRes;eu, .;eu,
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
PROCESSOF DEM OBOLlZATlON
is MAKING RAPID ADVANCES

the transition Is really being effected
with marvellous promptncss and ease.
One Of the greatest difficulties in
returning TO normal is the monetary
situation Government requirements are
90 huge and insistent that ordinary de
mands for commerce and INDUSTRY taks
second place. Taxes are menacing
burden; and, combined with bond issues
manage to absorb the bulk Of the coun-
trys savings, estimated at somewhere
between seven and ten billions. The
excess profits tax is particularly IN
furious; because it strikes directly at
the main source Of new capital and IS
q significent proof Of political and
social prejudices against capital. The
latest railroad plans projected would
involve an expenditure OF about $50V,-
900 900 a year for five years. The ship
ping program calls for the building OF
about $4,000 900 additional tons, at
cost of several billion dollars; not to
mention liberal subsidies TO meet op-
Grating losses which would have to DO
raised by taxation. All of these propos-
ais. which are more or less socialistic
In their drift, threaten to seriously
raise the burden Of taxation and lower
the standard Of service.
More interest in foreign trade IS
promised now that the war is over and
commerce tends to resume its naturai
scway. At first the European demand
for food stuffs will be the inost prom
| inent feature. Next there will be an
extensive call for materials necessary
to reconstruction. Our imports are still
very light, aud transportation Is far
from normal. Many foreign commodi-
tues are scarce. The production Of lux.
uries has been lessened by war, and
belliuerent countries have practically
no surplu, merchandise to spare. The
result is, our exports are rising at near
| ly double the rate of imports; eondi-
tion that must delay the return TO a
normal trade balance, and which prom
ises TO run heavily in our favor foF
months to come. Considering Europe $
inability to pay for exports by send
ling merchandise to this side, we must
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
Mare Island Marines
Win Game Yesterday

Vallejo, CAL, Dec. 26.-The Mare Is.
land marines football team today hold
The Pacific coast service title and
fhe right to represent the west in the
annual Pasadena classic against the
Great Lakes sailors. following the de.
feat here yesterday Of the Balboa Park
eleven.
Only good fortune and hard playing
saved the day for the marines yester
day. With nine minutes to play in tht
last quarter and with the Balboan sail
ors leading to 8, Lone Star Dietz, ma
r;ne coach, threw Biff Bangs and Bill
Steers, two Of the best men in the dev
ildog aggregation, into the game. By
desperate line bueking and forward
passing they managed to make the win
nsng touchdown just as the game ended
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
MEETING OF KANE And
CARPENTER PLANNED
This Bout Would Re-Establish
Sports Relations With
Europe.
By H g. Hamilton

Omitted Press Staff correspondent
New York, Dec. 26-Two offers are
now under consideration by Eddie Kane
manager of Mike Gibbons, star of Am
erican middleweights, for meeting
between the famous American and Eu-
ropes mCst renowned boxer, Geirges
Carpenter.
There is little doubt that such a
match can be made. The only question
arising in the minds Of the boxers is
the amount of cash that will be offer.
ed for their efforts. Kane, just re-
turned rom England and France, did
not state what sums have been offered
but declared he was giving each offer
careful consideration and intimateC
that one will be accepted.
Kane, still an American seaman, hat
not communicated with Gibbons, re
garding the offer and cannot tell il
what condition Mike is, and whethe
he is willing to go to Europe for th'
bout.
Hasn't Boxed Since IA.
Carpenter, in the air service of hi
country during the war, has met no on,
since hostilities opened in 1914, will
the exception of short encounters, be
hind the lines with men of doubtful
ability. He has, however, kept himsel
in excellent condition, if reports ar
to be believed, and will be ready t
give Mike the fight of his life.
Carpenter outweighs Gibbons suffi
GENTLY to give him some advantage
but despite reports of Carpenter
speed, it is certain he will be at som
disadvantage when pitted against tn
flashy methods of Gibbons.
The bout would erpdte great Interest
for it would establish sports relation
again with Europe, and, in bringin
Gibbons and Carpenter together, tn
promoters would be displaying tn
highest type Of boxer from each couI
try.
Efforts are now being made
! match Gibbons with Jack Dempse,
| heavyweight, but the St. Paul scraI
; per would prefer bout With Carpel
tier.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-26
High Japanese Officials
Arrive AT San Francisco

II San Francisco, Dec. 26.--Ba-
X on Nobuaki Maxine, head of
X the Japanese peace commits
X sion On route to Versailles, and
X number of high Japanese of
X ficials arrived in San Francis
X co this morning aboard the
X steamer TenyO Maru.
X The commission includes Mar
X quis Saionii, former premier;
X Viscount Chinda, ambassador to
X England; Baron Matsui, ambas-
X sador to France; President
X Junnosuke Inouye of the Yoko-
X hama specie bank, and Kir-
X 5usaburo Fukul, who repre-
X represents the business inter
II ests of the empire.
X Baron Maxine said today that
* his delegation could not dis
X cuss the international situation
x until they had arrived in Paris
X and had conferred with repre-
X seatatives of the allied nations.
X
X X X X X X X x X X X X X