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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
SUGGEST MEET
inc PLACE Boon
NEUTRAL SOIL

Petrograd, Jan 3.-The Bolsheviki
foreign minister, Leon Trotzky, de-
clared today that the government of
Russian workers would not consent
to the German peace proposals.
Mr.. Trotzky's declaration was made
before the central committee of the
council of soldiers and workmen's
delegates, during an address in which
he denounced in scathing term Seer
many's hypocritical peace proposal"
Asserting that the government of
Russian workers would not consent
to such conditions, he said that if
the central powers did not agree to
free disposal of the destiny of the
Polish and Lettish nations it would
be urgently necessary to defend the
Russian revolution. He said the
needs of the front would. be satisfied,
whatever efforts might be necessary.
Representative from all the fronts
who attended the meeting declared
tuC tIOOpS WOulu QclCIlQ the I6VOlu-
ton, but said bread and boots were
necessary.
The Russian peace delegation Of
fcially has suggested to the central
powers that the meeting place of
peace delegates be transferred to nett
trail soil and has protested against
certain articles in the Austro-G Ger
man terms already submitted.
The halt in the Russo-German
peace negotiations and indications of
German refusal to move the confer
ence to Stockholm have revived uni
versal discussion in Petrograd of a
resumption of fighting with a greatly
reduced army, probably three million
men.
Indications are that the German
attitude is harmonizing domestic diff
ferences and is convincing Russians
that they must fight to save their
revolutionary principles.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
INCOME TAX
OFFICER OPENS
OFFICE HERE

Mr.. O. H, Pendley, of Atlanta, an
expert from the internal revenue de-
partment arrived in the city Thurs
day morning to instruct possible APP
plicants for income taxes, in the man
ner in which returns will be made.
The system is not quite as complicat-
ed after talking it over with Mr.. Pen
dley and one leaves him with the
feeling of having received valuable
instruction. Mr.. Pendley will be at
the courthouse each day until the
18th and can be found in the tax col
lector's Office. If you are in doubt,
we'd advise you to talk this tax mat
teT over with him.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
To KEEP
ARMY Up FROM
CLASS one

Washington, January 3-Provost
Marshal General Crowder today re-
ported to congress on the progress
OF the draft, expressed for the first
time definite promise and aim of
the government not to take for army
duty any other men than those listed
in class one of the new draft ques-
tionaire.
This classification excludes entire
ly men whose wives or families are
dependent on them for support, and
other men with dependents.
General Crowder does this on the
estimate that 100000 men physically
fit for army duty will be available
from class one. This number he
thinks sufficient for the present mill
tary needs of the nation, but to as
sure the future supply for those needs
he recommends that men who have
become Fl years old since June S,
1917 (the first draft and who become
of age hereafter shall be added to
class one as they become available.
This will insure, the general esti-
mates. supply OF 100000 i;,.eR a year.
Outline of Policy
General Crowder outlines the new
policy in this language:
Whether this guess 100000
available men) be justified in prac-
tice or not, it can be announced now
as the policy and belief of this Of
flee that in all probability it will. be
possible to fill our military needs
without invading any class more de-
ferrcd than class one; and the goal
here for the first time announced, to-
ward which every administrative eff
fort shall be directed"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
RUSSIA MA RESUME FIGHTING
2 Injured In
Auto Collision

Mr.. WiHie Harper, a prominent
Irwin county farmer, was badly in
jured yesterday afternoon when the
car which he was driving collided
with a truck owned by Mr.. Wiley
Fletcher at the intersection of Grant
and Jessamine streets yesterday af-
ternoon. Both of the cars were bad
ly damaged as a result of the smash
up.
A negro riding in the back seat of
Mr. Harper's car received serious in
juries from which he may not recover
as he sustained internal injuries be-
sides a broken leg. The accident is
thought to have been caused by the
driver of the truck losing control of
his machine.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
BUYERS FOR F. 0. & B.
FAILED TO APPEAR

For-the third time the sale of the
F. O. & B., which was advertised to
be Sold at the courthouse last Tues
day was called off. At previous sale
the property was sold to Robert
Maddox, of Atlanta, for $500 which
sale the court declined to confirm.
The property was re-advertised to be
sold last Tuesday but on account of
the Government taking over the rail
roads, bidders on railroad properties
are scarce and none showed up to
buy in the F. 0. & B.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
COAL YARDS ARE
RA|OEO BY NEW
YORK MOB

New York, Jan. with snow and
colder weather threatened, cold
riots" broke out in New York today.
A mob of about 800 men, women
and children attacked the coal yards
of the Herman Horjes Coal and
Wood Company, crying:
"We want coal, and we will burn
your plant if we don't get it"
A hurry call was sent for police
reserves, but before they arrived the
mob had fought its way to the bins
and made off with about thirty tons
of coal.
Many schools had to close on &C
count of the fuel famine.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
NAv|ES OF ALLIES
ARE NOW ACTING
AS A I'm 7

Washington, Jan. 3.-The navics
of Great Britain, France and the
United States are now being operated
practically as !. unit.
Admiral Benson. chief of naval
operations, gave this assurance to
the House Naval Affairs Committee
this afternoon. The closest co-opera-
ton exists between Americans and
the allied naval officers, he said, and
no undertakings are decided upon or
carried out independently.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
MRS. CLAUD HANLON

After many months of suffering
Mrs. Claud Hanlon, of Ocilla. a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lige
Young, and sister of Mr.. D. w. M
Whitley passed away at the home OF
her parents i'll Irwin county Wed
nesday afternoon. She leaves be-
sides her parents, a husband and
three little children, to whom the
sympathies of the many friends OF
the family are extended.
Mrs. Hanlon was buried Thursday
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04

Miss Julia Prentiss left Tuesday
evening for Triton to spend several
days with Miss Helen Matthews.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
CARD OF THANKS

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Astin wish TO
express their thanks for the sympa-
thy extended to them in their great
bereavment, the passing away of
their brother, Ralph, who died at
Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga, Dec.
3lst. Also for the many beautiful
floral offerings. particularly those
sent from the A. B. & A. offices, At
lanta and Fitzgerald
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04
TWENTY ARE
HELD FOR BIC
NORFOLK FIRE

Shreveport, La, Jan. Fire be-
lieved to be of incendiary origin, is
raging in the Caddo oil fields near
here today Officials of the Produc-
ers Oil company have appealed to
the city officials of Shreveport to
rush Are apparatus to the district.
Many valuable oil wells in the vi
cinity are said to be burning.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04

Optimistic Thought.
1t is better to have an open enemy
than an insincere friend.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-04

Mrs. Lula Hendricks and her son,
Master Harry, returned Tuesday
from Allapaha after spending the hol-
idays with relatives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27
Under the
Mistletoe
M
By RALPH HAMILTON

tCopyrsht. 1918. Western Esvspspss uaisa-)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

picture. 1t only ripped one end loose"
There was crash outside, then
cheer. The great Christmas tree had
come down. The throng had seized It
and were bearing it away, singing,
Peace on earth, good will to men,"
Jasper ran to the door. and Edna with
him.
men," he shouted, a-thrill with Joy,
waving his golden treasure. ''trlm that
tree fore and aft with the brightest,
prettiest ornaments money can buy
and send the bill to meln and then. as
he led his sweetheart down the hall
back to the parlor, he whispered:
"A Christmas kiss for the wanderer
returnedm and Edna pressed her
sweet Lips to bis own.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

welcome home and girls on college va
cation banded gay repartee. All was
mirth and happiness-except with one.
Shrinking back into a dark corner
Of the car was a bronzed young man.
The face under the dropping SOM
brero bore wistful, anxious express
sion. He went out to the platform as
the train slowed up. leaped to the
ground. skirted the main street,
evaded a brilliantly lighted church
where some Christmas eve festiyity
was In progress and reached house
set In the center Of large lot. He
gained fine shadow Of a great ever
green tree.
The forlorn lurker ventured few
yards, gaining view of an ell where
q dim light showed. He uttered a COM
forting sigh and something about "the
folks probably being at the church."
adding: II can watch and wait. !
wonder IL the old hideout in the tree is.
still theref" He reached for branch,
lifted himself aloft, scrambled up the
trunk and came to where a few boards
formed platform. He had placed 1t
there when a boy. 1t trembled from
age as he crept upon 1t.
three years." he whispered, dream
fly. christmas eve, home. and
whatw
He had left this selfsame spot rum
away, he had returned like some fear
filled fugitive. How wildly he recalled
his last day at home! He and others
had been playing ball next to the home
Of wealthy Judge Earll. A cheer had
greeted his strike which sent the
sphere whirling. 1t landed against q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

out a cake of maple sugar, bit on q
fragment and smacked his lips.
Genuine stuff, chr he laughed
jovially.
you're lucky Lad. Ted" spoke Mr.
Willis. his voice trife husky. Then
he went into his private Office and for
ten minutes sat idly In his swivel chair.
q dreamy. far away expression upon
his face.
II can taste that maple sugar yet"
he sighed finally. LET me see. It's
two years since I've visited the old
home town. I'm ashamed Of 1t, for
we've run down to Nellie's folks only
twice since we were married. Maybe
she's longing for a sight Of the coun-
try, too. Hello!"
he had picked up his mail and be-
gan to rifle the slltted envelopes. The
first lines Of the letter he opened read i:
my dear daughter Nellie: We are
SO hopeful that you may give Us
Christmas visit this year. and you
and Mr.. Willis would be so welcome y
"Why, this won't dor calculated
John Willis, replacing the letter that
had been carelessly opened by the of.
fee mail clerk. Dear old people-and
Nelliew
His heart suddenly smote him. Mel
lie never murmured at the exactions
Of business. Faithfully she accom-
panied him to social functions, and all
the time a conception Of their hollow
superficiality had ended in dream Of
the dear old life, where true hearts
and quiet, humble pleasures seemed t.
beckon longingly.
I'm going to take run down II
the country to look after my ole
home" John Willis told Nellie tina
evening. "The tenant has left and
want to see what can be done with It,
He returned two days later. "Sav
your folks, dear" he said, and Nellie
famished soul greeted the tender Wort
like a cooling draught to thirstinl
spirit. 'Look here, Tuesday Is Christ
mas eve. Those snowclad hills a
home have made me hungry for
sleigh ride. Be ready to take a regu
lar old-fashioned frolic." And Their
| awoke in Nellie the most extravagan
soul of hope.
Bundle up good" directed her hus
band the next evening, as a doubl
team attached to a roomy cutter al
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

window, crashed through 1t and min
ute later there appeared a pale-faced,
excited servant, waving his arms Wild
ly and shouting out:
"Who did itf 1t has gone through
the judges most valuable painting that
cost him two thousand dollarsp
A wild thought came to Jasper. 1t
would ruin his father to pay that big
two thousand dollars. All! he would
earn 1t himself. Longingly he glanced
at the vine-clustered cottage where
lived Edna Marsh, his first love, his
"girl." Half an hour later he was
huddled in n boxcar, going west.
Then three years, weary, tollsome,
with no word from home. He had been
lured to the gold diggings. Most days
he picked up fakes and nuggets worth
a dollar or more. Twice he was lucky.
He lived at the cheapest rate. In his
snakeskin belt he stored the precious
dust. Then, just before Christmas, the
call Of home was not to be resisted.
With a shock he aroused, chilled and
confused. Lantern lights dazzled him
from below. He made out half dozen
forms. One was swinging an az. 1t
sunk deep into the base of the tree.
"Take turns" called out stem
torian voice. LET all hands have a
chance at cutting down the biggest
Christmas tree in town. How she win
tower on the common tomorrow night.
all alive with colored electric globes
and gifts for the kidsi"
"Hold onl" called down Jasper WAL
den, missed clutch and fell to the
snowy ground.
He opened his eyes to find himself
lying on a couch in the house, his IA
Their, mother and sister bending over
him with solicitous care and there.
/ cllnging to his sisters arm, pale and
anxious, was his boyhood love, pref
tier than ever-Edna Marsh.
my boy. oh. my boy. heaven Is
kind" cried his mother.
! Jasper unshipped the snakeskin belt.
"Father." he said. 'it's full Of gold. It
win pay FOR Judge Earll's two thou
sand-dollar picture"
"whatl that sent you awayr cried
his mother. your ball never hurt the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

rived In front of the house. "Now.
then, snuggle under those robes and
let US see II I have forgotten how te
drive. Thirty miles-do you think
you can stand it?'
"Oh, JohnW she almost gasped
THAT would be our home town. You
don't mean"
THAT I am going to take you tc
your folksf Yes, dear, and stay there
with you over the holidays. I say
bracing and thrilling as they started
down clear smooth road full speed
"this is like the old times. when uset
to steal kiss from you, and II
take one nowl"
She was crying for Joy. Her trem
bling hand stole to his arm and lightly
rested there, Her heart was singing
amid newly awakened happiness.
"The river. hill and old bridge 7
shouted John an hour later, alive witt
enthusiasm. Bonfire on the skatinl
patch and-whoal Nellie, this Is N.
Christmas present to you"
He had halted In front Of the oil
Willis homestead, pretentious In 1t
mansionlike beauty. "Tve decided t,
give up the crowded city. Well, wha
is itf"
She could not tell him at that su
preme moment.
The merry sleigh bells rang out I
gay song Of renewed youth and con
tentment In dash for Nellie's oil
home. She ran up the steps to gree
loving outstretched arms and fonC
cries Of heartsome welcome.
"HOme at Iasti' cried John Willis
bursting into the brightly decorated
parlor radiant with evergreen ant
holly. "Whyl you look like q CIR
again, NelIlel Merry Chrlstmas" And
be kissed her under the mistlstoe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

q Confidence men, those smooth
crooks who operated here SO boldly
last winter are said to have returned
10 this city again and are ready TO
begin operations when the victims
are secured. The police here and
Elsewhere have not made move and
81 Is asserted the police are helpless
being unable to get any evidence on
(which to base charge. There has
been talk of a vigilance COMMITTEES
taking hold here.
Clearwater has the confidence mel
and the Clearwater Board of Trade
has caused he following notice to be
inserted in the Clearwater Evening
Sun and the same will appear daily
for the next fou months:
"Warning to Tourists.
@Confdence men, wire Tapes
gold brick artists, and other gentry
OF this kind, are operating in thii
section.
Saturday morning three of TIL:
gentry left Clearwater, as the publ
cation caused considerable discus
sion on the streets, and put every
one on their guard. The plan should
be tried in every communicate
Petersburg independent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

The Chlldren's Home Society Of Florid
'sNO'OARTs Rs-'s St James Building Jacksonville, Fla
'" :" 'NNsH President R. CONVICTION. rr...u,.,
MARCUS c FAeo, State Superintendent,
JUDGE KELSEY sLANroN, County chairm.,
LAKELAND ROTARY CLUB W w g..
land Subscriptions ~ r'es'oehT in charge Of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27
Ian Would Rather = :.
Fight Than Work

Il suffered for years with stomach
roable and could not eat and Just
|ated for anyone to say work to me.
would rather fight. Since taking q
curse OF Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
actually want to work, and talk
bout eat, am the last one 70 leave
lie table now" 1t is a simple. harm
rs preparation that removes the ca
hrYhal mucus from the intestinal
|ract and alIays the Inflammation
vhich causes practically all stomach.
|ver and intestinal ailments, incluc-
|ng appendicitis. One dose Win con-
Ifnce or money refunded.
Henley and Henley.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

press. Amid his chuckling and gloat-
Ing smiles there came q check
"What you got there. TedT sounded
sudden voice, and Ted turned to be
confronted by his boss"
IF Jon please. SIR" he stammered,
'it's my regular Christmas box from
the folks home on the farm"
Lets see what you've got, Ted"
suggested John Willis, and he fished
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27
Can 1t Be Possible

goodhearted generous people this Staewho
over the Top other Big Campaign Liberty Bonds
Red Cross-Unted War Work Agences-Posh
gan chldren-are going to STOP in their giving NOW?
NOW-when the slender little arms of HELPLESS BABES
Homeless and Orphan chldrenrht here YOUR OWN DOOR
STEPSae stretched PLEADING help to give them
good hcmes-ove-care education and opportunity?
THE CHILDRENs HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA-"Florida's
Greatest Charymeeing the Homess-Help-
less and Needy Riddles each every the State
without regard for the pleading $50 OOO
before Christmas Dayo enable the Society
work of 1918 FREE FROM DEBTand children
In need 1919 and asks that this Liberty Bonds
War Saving stampsCash Subscriptions paid 1919
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27
A Christmas
Tree Idyl
VI
By ALvAH GoRDAN GARTH


sWpnycxFfHE passenger coach was
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

1 LACKED o week 70
Christmas, but Ted
Newton, ONCE boy for
Willis & Co, had been
In holiday hume. since
the first II the month
and Just now wls
caught By the full In
fiuence Of Yuledde.
His eyes sparkled a.
he lifted various pack
ages from q box that
had lust arrived By ex-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

H paScru8NA No0NA "S
filed with Q merry
crowd and the Christ
mas spirit was broad
iy manifested. Luggage
racks were filled with
bundles giving out the
perfume Of flowers;
here the head of q doll,
there the wheels Of q
toy peeped out. Some
jovial travelling men
were discussing their
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-27

,. E too JUNE YOUR PART-or like the Priest and the
LeVe-are YOU WALKING BY on the other ,d, anu 'ns
- your bond-samp-Check-M order or suhacr,ns,or
your county Chairman direct to our Tre.surar
ooVnston 4ss st. James Building Iacksonvle and hsa ~
Cou u 70 go Over the Top" Oridas own Needy chm
'f'nand PLEASE DO IT NowbefOre you forget ''' oAF
oomh ad-no matter how large or SINAI, II NAV =. ,,
'e, man. woman and child in this county-ve arr. v - =
q noble cause, " "o arc your servants m
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-20

lumber coal and iron ore io make
shells and guns and airp'anes The
same That bore billions of dollars
worth OF loot from invaded terr'ioI-
les back into Germany
These cars and locomotive oii NOT
carry food from The farms 10 me
towns for four years, and yet the
populaee didn't siaNe Where are
the cars and engines Chat performed
that service for tour years
The allied war council That DIE.
lated The terms OF The arm'siiee also
adopted o. resolution io provision
Germany asains, starvation ih's wine
ter
President Wilson JOB DIS speech to
congress said chat The allies and
Americans are already organizing to
iced Germany as they organized io
feed Belgium.
Herbert Hoover H TO-DAY thfoH''
10 Europe % start this humanitarian
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-20

women are not appealing
..au wofeu 20 supply them
Ip.oads % free food
.r tHe release OF railway
ug locomotives 90 DE- surran.
f5 the allied power under Coz.
.f.. terms
German women argue il..
.... cars aud enr.ne- ar
German hands food supple.
brought from German
German towns and ru"
.HuUau. lu which case star.
likely Tor hundreds a.
half amished ou t.H
war diet which vi. were
.. back was such 90 gu'.
ta. oterted peoples of ta.
four year war auEL' H-
.a can't trust anything 'Ha'
70 Germany Tee ai .am.
Na,binr bel true. notH.Ha b.
.H.r haf good faith
cunning scheme Dr. behind
600 Germau women. .f
tr America ifrar.n-
.n-ChIef F1ch'
~ and locomotive f...
Germany ty the 'su.
rss are che same Dir.
rt.s chat moved Germ .n
front to irout nd .H
he lines in bDaI'afr."e
900 uIrh bewHdernF speed
..e var TIE same 'a'
..s chat carried i' '.'
German troops lhsI
nrHes of food riothHr.
HaFr amnunI'I'"
amr ears ani ioeomo-
d from France and
H4.a l. load. o.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-20
REMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED
special Associated Prsss LaAaed
Wire service,
TIE 5 A. r G.

There Is every reason 10 believe
hU ODE Students Army Traiuinl
corps Is 90 be- continued throughout
fra -caoo.-yoar. regardless OF the
fo' Chat 80 armisticc has been
signed and that IL is highly improb-
.H.. Ha' The young men I'm this
branch ol the service will De- called
Hfa .le army at the expiration OF
t.r period OF training
There is every reason On favor oi
Oh continuance OF the corps.
4 Years semi-miitary life will
pound out the young men who have
undertaken the work and will place
them boz Americas great reserve
.r They viii be physically and
mentally filter than ever.
DH the other hand hundred. ..
f..u have been enrolled m AN o. tG,
leading institutions of the country
ana . the government should. at th.
withdraw It's support. these u.
..0us, which have gone to com
-ahIe expense, would he severely
crippled
... government which ha, found
youth % the nation $50 ready O..
their an 10 the country VIII
f. undoubtedly NOT prove u.rgari
O. matter which is tor the good
. these same young men
Pay the President---
IHE SPIRIT or AMERICA
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-20
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