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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-18
BELGIAN SOLDIER
WRITES INTERESTING
LETTER TO ROGER
FORD OF THIS CITY

Roger Ford son of Mr.. C. F. Ford,
IS IN receipt of very interesting
ieI'er from Sergeant Joseph Yer.
sichele, of the Belgian Field Army,
written on the Belgian battlefield,
which he has very kindly allowed us
'he privilege of printing. The let.
ter follows:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-18

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
.FORGETS CAMPA PA|GN
TO CHASE CUNMAN
WIS.,

Charles L. Mccormick, who has
been taking a vacation Of two weeks
from his work in the sheriff's office
to conduct his campaign for the Of
flee of county treasurer, forgot his
electioneering for a time this after
moon when, following shooting scrape
at the Anyat Khan ranch east of I'M
perial, he was called upon to pursue
Ia Mexican gunman.
The Mexican fired three or four
shots at the Hindus on the ranch and
then jumped into buggy and start
ed away. Mccormick happened along
and gave chase, finally overtaking the
Mexican as he drew up at the Whit
ing ranch, about four miles from the
scene of the shooting, and hid in a
patch of tall grass.
With the aid of Mr.. Whiting and
a man employed on the place, McCor-
mick hunted in the grass for more
than an hour before stumbling on the
Mexican He was brought to the coun-
ty Jail and is now registered there as
Arcadis Acosta, charged with disturb
ing the peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
Mexican Lover
Inciter of Feud
Under Arr est
-VV.S.S.-

,Appolanars Gonzales, a young
Mexican of Heber, is in the county
Jail because Of his ardor in a love
affair, which reached its climax when
his Mexican sweetheart threw him
over and married a Hindu.
Yesterday afternoon Gonzales or
ganized a group Of his fellow coun-
trymen for a raid on the Hinda's
home in an alleged attempt to kill
the girl and injure the Hirdu. When
they arrived they were surprised to
find number Of Hindus present, who
engaged the Mexicans.
Sheriff Applestill received hurry
call. BY the time Deputy Cleveland
arrived on the scene, however, the
Mexicans were getting the worst Of
the battle and were in flight.
Gonzales was arrested and will be
charged with .inclting the race fcud.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
25 KILLED IN
TRAIN WRECK
By Associated Press

Nashville, Tenn, July 9.--Two pas
senger trains on the Nashville, Chat
tanooga & St. Louis railway collideG
near Bellemeade Park in the western
suburbs of Nashville. Telephone re-
ports from the scene of the wreck are
TO the effect that % were killed and
between so and 75 injured.
Late today it was estimaed that 100
persons, mostly negroes, had lost their
lives in the collision.
Six passenger coaches in all were
demolished and two cars of the through
train caught fire and were destroyed
Wrecking crews and volunteers worked
heroically to the wreckage to rescue
the injured. Most Of the dead are be-
lieved to be negroes.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
STATE LABOR
AGENT. To Be At
MASS MEETING
--w.S.S.-

Those who attend the meeting
Of leading business men and Farmers
at the court house Wednesday will
hear the latest data regarding the la
hor situation from upstate. c. NJ.
Titus, assistant to r. l.. Adams, state
farm labor agent, has arrived in the
Valley and will be at the Wcdnes-
day night meeting. Mr.. Titus IS just
completing a tour of the state in
Vestigating the labor situation and
what he has to say regarding rlans
to provide harvest workers th's year
will be worth hearing.
In his official capacity, Mr.. Titus
represents the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture and the Univer-
sity of California. As assistant to
Professor Adams, he is endea Il ring
to ascertain actual conditions in the
various communities requiring farm
labor this season and his recommen-
dation will go far toward helping the
farmers to get harvesters.
The meeting Wednesday, wh.ch is
to be held in the Superior court room,
will be presided over by Chairman
Galen Nichols of the County Council
of Defense. Data on the locai la
bor situation and the possibility of
getting a supply of labor from out
side points will be reported TO the
meeting by p. c. Bitter, county de-
velopment and labor agent. 1t is eX-
pected that the meeting will take def
inie action toward providing for re-
lief of the labor shortage this COM
ing fall 1t is considered of great
importance in the work of winning
the war that every business man and
farmer interested in the successful
harvesting of the valleys crops be
on hand Wednesday, night at
o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
ANARCHY RE|CNS
NOW At MOSCOW
GERMANS ASSERT

(By Associated PreSs)

The Hague, July 9.-Germans re-
turning from Moscow, says the Vox-
siche Zeitung, referring to the Won
Mirbach case, have expressed the fear
that complete anarchy there might en-
danger persons who, in an orderly
country, would be safe from harm
1t gives the following alleged quota
ton from speaker at railway strike
meeting:
at is time to throw off the moose
Won Mirbach has put around oul
necks. Otherwise a shameful death
threatens us. Away with German
capital Away with Won Mirbach end
his whole counter revolutionary band
--w.S.S.-
(I3y Associated Press
Washington, July 9.-Ambassudol
Francis, at Vologda, in a message dat
ed July 7. bringing the first word from
him to the State Department since
June q, confirmed the report Of the
assassination Of Count Won Mirbach.
German ambassador at Moscow. Wire
less messages to the Soviet govern
ment told Of the capture Of several
prominent Bolsheviki officials by r2v-
olutionists and of the arrest of rev.
olutionary leaders by Bolsheviki
forces
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
WILSON PRAISES
ADVERTISING MEN
w SIS
CDy Associated Press>

San Francisco, July 9,--The vital
part played by advertising in develop
ing Americas prosecution of the war
was noted by President Wilson today
in a telegram sent here to William c.
Darcy, president of the Associated Adj
vertising Clubs Of the World, which
are in convention here. The president
cited the part taken by advertising
men in creating and maintaining in
'terest in Red Cross, Y. NJ. c. A. and
other war drives. Special attention Is
lcalled to the activity of advertising
men in the Committee on Public In
formation.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
(By Associated Press)

Boston, July 9.---William A. Eng
lsh and John II. O'Brien. members Ct
the firm of English & OBrien, B0s-
ton wool merchants, have been arrest
ed on a federal indictment for an ~
legged shortage through improper n4-
counting amounting to s250,o0o. Both
plead not guilty and were held ir
bonds of $4,000 each. Federal Off
Gers said it was the first case Of the
kind to be- brought to the attention
of the grand Jury.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
CARLETON TELLS
STRIKE SITUATION
---W.S.S~-
(By Associated Press)


Washington, July 9.-By q vote Of
7 to 8, the Senate Commerce commit
tee late today ordered a favorable re-
port, without further hearings, on the
House resolution authorizing the pres
ident to take over the telegraph, tele-
phone, cable and radio lines for the du-
ration Of the war.
-w.S.S-
Washington, July 9.-Senators de-
manding an investigation before ae-
tion on the House resolution author
izing the president to take over tele-
graph, telephone, cable and radio lines
won a partial victory when the Sen
ate Interstate Commerce committee
heard testimony behind closed doors on
the telegraph situation from President
Carleton of the Western Union. De-
cision regarding further hearings was
deferred.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
Excitement as
Truck Enters
Through Glass
w SIS

A Maxwell truck which got be-
yond the control of its driver and
raced up on the sidewalk and
through the front door Of a fruit
and soft drink stand on Main
street this morning caused a fur
~ of excitement.
The truck was owned by Rog-
ers d Gray, operators Of fruit
express between this city and San
Diego Mr.. Rogers was driving
and it is said that in trying to
stop his sleeve caught on the gas
oline accelerator. In his excite
ment he neglected to push out his
clutch The truck bounded over
the curb and jammed in the door,
caving in the plate glass windows
on both sides.
For d time there was wild
scurry inside, with employees al
customers trying to make their
scape.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
MSS.

Washington, July 9.-The Island OF
Guam was devastated by typhoon on
July 6, Captain Roy Smith, governor
and commandant Of the naval station,
reported to the State Department. He
said half the inhabitants were desti-
tute and that crops had been destroyed
and much material damage done. Steps
have been taken to feed the desti-
t,Ite. "a, a al
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
DISTRICT WILL
PRORATE WATER
ON CROP BASIS
-W.S.S.-

Directors Of Imperial Irrigation
District at their meeting today de-
cided on prorating scheme for wa
ter which is expected to be much
more acceptable to farmers Of the
Valley than any other plan yet de-
,yised.
According to the plan, water will
be delivered to the mutual water com
panic on a basis Of the average per-
Icentagc of acreage in cultivation.
amount of water used between JAM
ary and July /, and the assessed
valuation Of property for 1917, exclu-
,sive OF city valuations. Water for
use in incorporated cities will be d.
livered as usual, but viii not count IN
the pro-ratlon.
The new schedule Of prorating yes
sent to the Calexico offices Of ne
District this afternoon by Secretary
Mclver, and it may go into effect at
once. At any rate, it will be put ;aco
effect n few days.
Although there Is no shortage 1ct
in the river, it was admitted that the
Alamo canal has been short for aeg-
eral days owing to an accumulation +
brush near the heading. Monday he
head of water in the Alamo was as
low at 2900 second-feet Today, how
ever, after good progress in getting
rid of the brush, tie head came y
to 300 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
PANAMA ELECTION
JUDGES ARRESTED
-w.S.S.-
-W.S.S-
(By Associated PresS)

Panama, July "a political contst
growing out of Sundays election in
David, a gold mining town near the
western end of the isthmus, resulted
in the government imprisoning oppo-
sition judges of elections. In conSe-
uuence of this action detachment
of 35 American soldiers has been di-
rected to remain at David to watch
developments.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09

GAIN VICTORY

Shanghai, July 9-After dismarm-
ing the Bolsheviki forces at Vladivo-
stock, says dispatch from that city.
dated July 5, the Czech-Slovaks ad-
vanced westward and defeated mixed
force Of Bolsheviki and Austro-Ger-
man prisoners, and occupied Nikola-
yevsk, a naval station on the Amur
river.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
j, s, AIR FLEET
SOON A REALITY
Mss
(By Associated Press)

Paris, July 9.-Hopes founded on
American aerial aid to the Allies will
soon be realized, said Captain Her
teaux, a French aviator who has re-
turned from visit to the United
States, in statement to the Associ-
ated Press. Both American pilots
and machines are now coming over
seas in large numbers.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
Be NO FAMINE
IN SUGAR, SAID
-W.S.S.-
(By Associated Press)

Washington, July 9.--Definite as
surance that there is no danger of a
sugar famine is given by the Food
Administration. The food situation
generally is declared to be better than
at any time since America undertook
to feed the Allied world.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
FRENCH TAKE
45O CAPT|vES
IN ADV A \ CT.
A NILE DEEP.
POlius Maintain Their Gains
Against a Stiff Counter
Attacks Launched at Va
riOus Points by German
Troops.

-".S.S-
(Ry Associated Pfess)

Paris, July 9.-French troops early
this morning attacked the German
lines on a front Of two and half
miles, west of the Antheuil front, be-
tween Montdidier and the Disc, pene-
trating enemy positions and realizing
an advance Of u mile at certain
points.
A German counter attack upon the
French lines at Loges farm, in the
area Of the advance, was repulsed, the
French entirely maintaining their
gains. Prisoners were taken to the
number Of 450, including ii officers.
In the Long Point region east Of Retz
forest the French increased their gains
Of yesterday and took additional pris-
oners. South of the Somme river the
German artillery has been displaying
activity in bomharding positions re-
Gently captured by British forces
there
--w.S.S-
(By Associated Press)
London, July 9.--British naval air.
planes, between July and Z dropped
six tons Of explosives on German
works at Ostend, Zeebrugge and Bru-
ges, and direct hits were observed on
buildings and vessels. Five German
airplanes wer destroyed and three
others driven down out of control. All
the Britishers returned
-W.S.S.-
Progress in Albania.
(By Associated Press)
Rome, July 9.---The Allied offensive
in Albania is continuing. New pro-
gress has been made along the left
wing on the Adriatic coast. the land
forces being assisted by British noni-
tors.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
7 YEARS GIVEN
HINDU EMBEzzLER
w. SIS

Judge Cole in Superior court this
morning sentenced Mobrik Ali to
serve seven years in San Quentin. The
sentence was pronounced under the
old law.
Mobrik Ali Khan, charged with
decamping with $1,000 in funds BE-
longing to his partners on a ranch
near Calexico, was found guilty in
short order late yesterday afternoon
hv Jury in Superior court. The
jury required Just two minutes to
reach a vsrdict.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
----------W.S.S

f. Morgan was sentenced yester-
day by Justice Mayfield to serve six
months in the county Jail for inde-
cent exposure at local hotel Sat-
urday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
L. $. Casualty Report.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, July 9.--Army: Killed
in action, IA; died of wounds, 10; died
Of disease, l; wounded severely IS,
including. Private Miller Of San Fran
cisco. Marines: Killed in action, II;
died Of wounds, II! wounded severely,
13; missing, y.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
-W.S.S.-

William Meagher left last night for
. vacation of two weeks at San Dir-
60. 4
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
-w.S.S.-
(Rv Associated Pressl

Washington, July S.-Correspon-
dence made public today disclosed that
Cleveland Able, Jr., editor of the
Monthly Weather Review, recently
dropped from the government service
was dismissed because of "his well
known sympathies for the Imperial
German government"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
w
(By Associated Press

Rome, July 9.-ltalian infantry has
captured the town of Fieri and has
also taken important heights. More
than 1900 prisoners were taken in the
advance Italian cavalry flanked the
Malagastra ridge, north Of lower Voy-
iusa, between the western slopes Of the
ridge and the Adriatic and, getting
around the Austrian rear, destroyed
bridges over the Semini river to the
north
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
-.-~.----W.S.Es-.

Rev T. q. Stevenson lsft this morp.
ing by automobile for Santa Ana 70
pass the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09
ITALIANS TAKE:
1900 AUSTRIAN
PR s D n {: R 5
Roman Infantry Captures
Town of Fieri and Takes
Important Heights in the
Latest Advance in North
ern Italy.
(By Associated PreSs)

Vienna, via London, July 9.-Enten-
te pressure against the Austrian lines
in Albania is being continued by forces
advancing across the River Voyusa.
A gain of ground by the French along
the upper Devoli is reported. Fight
ing is talso taking place in the in
terror southwest Of Berat.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-09

"ln February two new double hook
stacks were installed. This neceSsi-
tated changing the arrangement of
the children's section and the refer
ence corner. The new arrangement is
better one and has helped material
ly to alleviate the crowded condition
for the present.
Changes in the Staff
Miss Jane Kelsey, first assistant
resigned in May. 1t was with re-
gret that her resignation was ac-
cepted. She is now taking a course
which will fit her for government
position.
miss Margaret Hall was made
first assistant and Miss Helen John
son was appointed to Miss Halls po
sition.
4 "Miss Margaret Hall expects TO en-
ter the Good Samaritan hospital Il
Los Angeles in October. Her resig
nation will take effect September I
Needs of the Coming Year.
--w.S.s.--
Continued on Page Twol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

more or less: south part, James Merchant % acres
more or less. Total acreage, one hundfeu sA's
PERKINS PLANTATIoS. 50 called part Of be bei N
lo range in said township repnsed 10 cs loo
acres more or less southwest part a. ons hun
aesfs f1e ,ss part being
owned North and east part F. B lnsIa M l5e
o % or ore oG es oa
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said t6nshp rsputed t b owned By z E
Blanchard, containing six hundred seventy nv e
wssN MG1s q fl sIs so called part Of
beng lot s. range said township, repated q
be owned: Nortlerly part east of road, Wilkins
easterIy part Mrs L. V. Dodge, 2 acres, more
or less. Total acreage, one hundred seventeen
w ASH HS1s FLANrAr5oN: sailed part Of
be owned by Mrs. L. V. Dodge, containing forty
ssGf ~0T FL Gr fss so called part of
being lot s. range >, in said township, rep9ted to
be owned Southeast corner both sides Of road
westerly part Ban SndTsa 40
w n1SfS = PLANTATION: 50 called part, Of
be owned: Northwest corner, c. f. Blanchard So
m ore or less; northeast corner west Of read
east of road, Arthur w Chase 10 acres
or dta E. ene unred
acres NOR or less
wAsHiNGToN PLANTATION, so called, part Of
being lot :. range >. in said township. reputed to
be owned: Northeast half. Horace A. North ~
acres, more less; southwest part. American
Enamel Co IS more or less; southeast corner
G. F. Blanchard. acres, more or less; Total acre
age, one hundred sixty acres more or less 80
being lot s. range >. in said township. reputed tt
be owned: Northwest part. American Enamel Co =
acres. more less: southeast quarter. Mrs. l." Y
west part. G. r. Blanchard 81 acres. more or less
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WASHINGTON PLANTATION, so called, part Of
being lot . range ? in said township reputed to be
or less. and Mrs. L. Y; Dodge acres more OF
less; northwest part. C. r. Blanchard 40 acres
more less; southeast part J NJ Derby 40 acres
more or less; southwest part wilkins and Moshel
20 more or less. Iota acreage one nun
dred sixty more or less
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being lot 10, range >. in said township. rePHted
to be owned by G. + BLANCHARD ct al containing
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acres. more less: southwest corner F. j. Flsher
90 or less. Total acreage one hundred
WASHINGTON PLANTATION. so called part Of
being lot Z, range 3, in said township. reputed to
acres more or less: west part, c. f. Blanchard
10 less. Total acreage, one nun
w VAST ~ PLANrATToN. 50 called part Of
being lot O. range s. in said township reputed to be
St 9 wna Ga Mo So S.
more less. Total acreage, one hundred sixty
WAsHIN HtG1To PLANTATIoN so called part Of
being lots 10 and II, range ). in said township, re-
puted be owned Northwest part {. f Blanch-
ard so acres. more or less; northeast part Wilkins
and Mosher 80 acres more or less; southeast part
Frank Daisey % acres, more or less; south cen
southwest part n G. Severy 20 acres. less
Total acreage, one hundred sixty-hve acres more
less
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STATE OF MAINE.

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HANCOCK COUNTY WILD LANDS.
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Evening journal., 1918-09-27
BONE DRY LAW OVER
UNTIL AFTER ELECTION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The prohl-
billion measure, making the nation bone
dry on July 4, will not be finally passed
by Congress and sent to President VIII
son, who is expected to veto IL, until
after the November elections.
Administration leaders in the House,
the leaders OF the drys and VETS and
the conferees on the si2.OOOOOO food
production bill, to which the dry
measure is a rider, have agreed there
is no possibility OF obtaining any agree
ment on the measure in conference un-
I'll after the elections.
That the confcrces would delay the
measure for two or three weeks was
certain when the House voted down
every amendment inserted i'm the bill
by the Senate except the bone-dry rider.
but yesterday Chairman Lever. OF the
House Agricultural Committee and
chairman Of the House conferees. added
further delay by declaring the con-
ferees cannot meet until after the cot
ton situation becomes more settled.
This may mean delay OF three or four
more weeks.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
DESTROY AUTOCRACYI
Bonds will do it.

inserted in the proposed constitutional
article so that it would read:
The right Of white citizens Of the
United States shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States or by any
state on account Of sex.
Senator Williams announced that
with this change in the amendment
which Susan B. Anthony drafted in
1873 and which has been the model OF
the suffragists from that day 20 this
he would vote for the concurrent reso-
luton.
Senator Jones ~. NJ, chairman OF
the Woman Suffrage Committee al
though nominally he has charge OF the
measure on the Senate floor, expressed
the hope that neither this nor any
other amendment to the proposed con
change would prevail in the
Senate. He explained that once the An.
thony amendment was altered the COM
plicatiOns ensuing Of a clash in con-
ference would result in postponement
Of the amendment for the whole OF the
existing Congress.