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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Germans Deny Crueldes
(By Associated Press.)

Copenhagen, Oct. 19.-Germany's
reply to Wilson, it is said by the Pol
itiken will deny the Presidents accu-
sation of German cruelties and will
declare submarine warfare cannot be
stopped so long as there is no agree-
ment on the armistice. The paper
says the reply will not reject the
Presidents demands but will make
further negotiations possible.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Atlanta's Repo-t
On The Flu
(By Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 19.--21S new
cases of influenza were reported to
the Health Department today with
fourteen deaths, compared to 154
cases and five deaths yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Reply Not Ready for Several Days
(By Associated Press.)

Berne, Friday, Oct. 1S.-(Delayed)
The German reply to Wilson will
not be completed and dispatched for
several days, according to the latest
Berlin advices. 1t is expected the
Reichstag will meet Tuesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Another Panic In Berlin
(By Associated Press.)

NDJ h55UCIdItU II6bb'J
Paris, Oct. 19.-There was another
panic in Berlin Bourse Thursday, ac-
cording to Zurich advices. Maritimes
securities, it is reported, dropped 25
per cent and Chemicals Products Is
sues 10 to 20 per cent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
UNSINkABLf"
SHIP GOES TO
BOTTOM; FATE Of
CREW UNKNOWN
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 19.-The American
steamship Lucia, supposed to be un-
sinkable, has been torpedocd and
sunk in the Atlantic, according to
word received by shipping circles to-
day. The details, date and fate Of the
crew are lacking.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
(By Associated Press.)

London, Oct. 1890 p. m.-The
Allied forces have captured the whole
Belgian coast, according to informa
ton to the Evening News. The line
row extends from position on the
Dutch coast to east of Bruges. South
of Courtrai, it is reported six thou
sand Germans are shut in against the
Dutch frontier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
$4,000 INHABITANTS
OF LILLE TAKEN
into CAPTIVITY
BY GERMANS
By Associated Press.)

With British Forces in France,
Oct. 1S.-During the last fifteen days
Of their occupation Of Lille, the Ger
mans took away into captivity $4,000
inhabitants Of the city, which includ-
ed all males over IA years Of age.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Several Towns Taken
by Associated Press. J

With Allied Forces, Belgium, Oct,
1.-THE towns of Chereng, Hasmy,
'Feo and Cattelet have been cap
'ured by the Allied forces.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
EVACUATION Of BRUSSELS HAS
BEGUN; ALLIED FORCES TAKE
WHOLE BELGIAN COAST:
5000 GERMANS IN POCKET

ing's troops today continued to ad-
vance their positions in the regions
OF Bentheville wood at Bentheville.
There are some indications the Ger
mans are planning withdrawal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
GERMANS Will
DENY CRUELT|ES
IN ANSWER TO
PRESIDENT
ANSWER, WHICH WILL NOT BE
READY FOR SEVERAL DAYS
WILL LEAVE FURTHER NEGO.
TIATIONS POSSIBLE; PRESI.
DENTS TERMS WILL NOT BE
REJECTED
(By Associated Press.)

Amsterdam, Oct. 19.-The evacua.
ton of the Germans from Brussels
has already been begun, according to
c. M. Heinrich, activist Belgian dep
uty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Pershlng's Men Advancing

with Americans Northwest Of Yer
uun' Oct. 1s.-1:OO p. m.-persh-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-10-19
Florida and Ca,
Men on Today's
Casualty List
(By Associated Press.)

The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general of
the American Expeditionary Forces
Returned to duty, previously re-
ported missing, Private Joseph Bu'
nice, Waycross, Ga.
Killed In Action:
Corp. Thos. Thomaston,, of La
Grange, Ga.
Private Frank Dunn, Eaton, Ga,
Wounded Severely:
Private Philip B. DeMandel Tam
pa, Fla.
Private Albert H. Antelman, Sa
vannah, Ga.
Private George W. Hillburn, Dan
ielsville, Ga.
Private Edmond c. Jochumsen,
Tampa, Fla.
Died of Accident:
Private Carl N. Ray, Commerce, Ga
| Wounded Degree Undetermined:
Private Willie J. McDowdell, Co
lumbus, Ga.
| Missing nActiOn:
Private Chas. B. Frady, Lafayette
Ga.
Private William e. Grimes, Aston
Ga.
Died of Disease:
Private c. D. Wisenbaker, Valdos
ia, Ga.
Died Of AerOplane Accident:
Lieut.. H. E. Fulghum, Hopeviiie'
| Ga.
wounded Severely:
Capt. Samuel c. Rumph, MARSH
vile, Ga.
Private Jessie C. CASTLE, Bolton
Ga.
wounded Degree Undetermined:
Private Lloyd G. Guy, Augusta Ga
Private Jos. A. Riden Hull Ga
Private Dow T. Walden, Plant City
Fla.
Missing In Action:
private Chas. B. Brady, Lafayette
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-07-12
OUR SAMMIES ARE "CLEAN AND
SOBER"

Some months ago the parents,
wives, brothers and sisters, of our
gallant men at the front had their
worries and anXieties added to and
made more poignant by widely cir
culated charges to the effect that
drunkenness and other vices were
destroying these same brave men and
refecting grievously upon our coun-
try's good name.
Both General Pershing and Admiral
Sims, in supreme command respect
lively of our land and naval forces
abroad, denied the charges in particu-
lar and in general. The storm of in
dignation that followed arose to such
heights that press and public demand
ed these shocking accusations be sub
stantiated or withdrawn and public
apology made.
Their authors, the committee on
temperance and public morals of a
national church organization, insisted
upon their ability to prove their case
by making a "frst hand" investiga-
tion at the Front.
These Investigators returned a few
days ago, according to the New York
Sun, from which we quote:
The American military and
naval forces in Europe says the
report, are a splendid body of
men. Taking them as a whole
they are so clean, so sober and so
efficient that they bring a feel
ing of pride to every American
who sees them and knows the
record they are making.
Little interest, however, will the
Public take in a vicarious confession
so long delayed. Sufficient for it
were the denials so promptly and
made by General Pershing
and Admiral Sims; and sufficient, too,
should these have been for the Anti
Saloon League.
If men of widely different racial
and individual temperaments, under
going hardships of the most trying
kind, can be so moral and so efficient,
though permitted a moderate indul-
gence in beer and light wines, what,
then, becomes Of the Prohibitionists'
argument against the general use of
these beverages?
Now that facts beyond its control
have forced from the League an un-
willing admission, for such it is, that
beer and light wines do not necessarily
impair their morals or efficiency, it
would seem that the best answer to
the Anti-Saloon League is the League
Itself. 1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
CAMP PAIGN TO SAVE
 STARVING ARMENIA

Characterizing the deportations and massacres of the Armenan and Syrian peoples by the Turks as 'the greatest tragedy of th2 war;" Card imal Gibbons has written an open letter urging generosity in giving to the campaign which will be conduct ed in January to raise funds for re- lei in the Near East.
 Cardinal Gibbons is a member of the American committee for relief in the Near East. the only organized agency doing relief work among the war sufferers in western Africa.
 Following is the text of his let ter:
 The attempt to relieve and save the starving peoples in the Near East deserves the sympathetic SUD- port of all Christian people Not on- ly have the Christian inha bitants of Turkey been impoverished and deci- mated by succession of wars. but deportation and massacre have de- strcyed many fathers and mothers, leaving hundreds of thousands of or >phans to be fed, clothed and pro- vided with homes. The American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief is to undertake to raise, in January, a large sum for this pur- pose I hope that all who nave giv- en freely for this and other forms of war relief will he generous still in the face of this greatest tragedy of the war
 (Signed) J.. CARD GIBBONS"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
NOT PREPARED
 TO CARE FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS

Washington, Dec. 30.--Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman of the Senate Military committee, spoke for more than three hours today in the senate in criticism of the war de partment, dealing particularly with what he termed the failure to pro- vide adequate hospital facilities fol returned wounded soldiers and to formulate a definite plan for demo- bilization
 The senator reiterated many of thl charges he made in his address al New York soon after the nation en- tered the war, subsequent address in the senate and said that infor mation had come to light since that Justified the statements he had made Senator Chamberlain charges brought forth sharp statement from President Wilson.
 Referring Indirectly today to that criticism, the Oregon Senator said his purpose then and his purpose
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31

dress today replying 10 recent speeches by Republican leade. Lodge and Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, Senator McKellar of Tanna ssec, Democrat, decared the An..'ican people and the allies endorse all O. President Wisons 14 peace princi- tes and favor their incorpora ion in the coming eace treaty.
 Citing also the position taken by Former President Roosevelt Cn peace problems, Senator .McKe1lar said the Republican spokesmen had presented campaign issue for 1920 which the Democratic arty will welcome
 Referring to the proposal to post pone at the peace conference settle ment of the first four and the iast of President Wilson's points --seeret diplomacy, freedom of the seas. re- moval of economic barriers, disarm- ament and a league of nations to secure peace-Senatcr Mcclellan said of the Republican leaders,
 Their fears are unfounded: their opinions can work nothine but di- ] saster to American aims. an, ideals at the coming conference.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
GRAND CANYON /~ MAY RE MADE
 NATIONAL PARK

Washington. Dec 29.-In spite of war and enforced restrictions on travel during the 1918 tourist sea- son. the number of visitors to Amer ,ica's national parks was 93 Der cent of the total in 1917. tephen T. Mather. superintendent of the natiCn- al park sevice established year ago. has reported to Secretary Lane that visitors this year numbered 454 . S41. against 490.705 in 1917. For 1919, the director anticipates that the new privileges and the relea sel re-, strictions will lead to immense in- creaseS.
 Directo IM,ather urges that the Grand Canyon of the Colorado be ad- ded to the list of national parks; and that steps be taken 10 acquire for the United States the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, the sand dune area in Indiana. and the gigantic tree areas in California.
 Total appropriations for parks car ried for the year begMning June 30, 1918, wee $1012 coo, MT. Mather re- ports,. while the revenues from the. parks, in the year ending the same date. were $217, ,105, as compared with ls1S0,571 in the previous year. Point ing out that a large number of sifts of lands and rights of way have been made to the park systems. and are likely to be made oftener in the. fu-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
OWNER TO GET SHIPS
 AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Washington, Dec. 29.-Bainbridge Colby, a member of the shipping board, issued statement last night saying dispatches from Paris to the effect that the shipping board had de- c1ded to create permanent world or ganization for the purpose of handling the governments fleet gave Gin incor. rect impression.''
 In issuing his statement MT. Colby explained that he was not taking issue with the chairman of the board, Ed , ward N. Hurley, but said he felt that the incompleteness of MT. Hurley's quoted remarks made necessary a re- assurance to American ship owners of the governments attitude toward them,
 "rhey are a few European ports," MT. Colby's statement said, where the temporary business of the board has required representative on the situa- tion, but we certainly do not wish the American owners of requisitioned ships to get the impression that the shipping board is embarking on per manent program of wo 'ld-wide em- >ployment for trade purpt ses of ship ping which we have temporarily re- quisitioned from it's owners for war service.
 "tThe period of such service is draw ing to close, and the board Is very desirous of restoring requistioned tonnage to it's rightful owners, at the earliest practicable moment The ex- tent of our overseas force, and the problems of transport and mainten. ance which are peculiar to this coun- try by reason of the great distance from home which our forces are oper ating, make it difficult for us to ,keep pace with the release of requisitioned ships already made by our European allies.
 .'But the difficulties of the problem are receiving the most earnest study in conjunction with the war depart ment, and with the clearest recogni- tion of our duty to American ship owners, who have so loyalty accepted the grievous dislocations of their business made necessary by war needs'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
REHABILITATION Of DISABLED SOLDIERS
 IS NOW UNDER WAY
To Be Educated and Trained in VOca. tiOnal SchaOlS and Provided With
 Employment at Overnment Expense.

Chicago, Dec. -(Correspondenct of The Associated Press. -"America' 's boys fought and bled. So America shall not desert them"
 This, in effect, is the motto of the Division of Rehabilitation of the Fed eral Board for Vocational Education quarters here with a staff of trained experts who will look after the wei fare of disabled soldiers.
 Every disabled soldier in recon struction hospital in America will be visited by representative of the Division, his case will be studied. he will be permitted to choose the busi- ness or profession he wishes to en- ter, and then will be sent to train ing school, uniersity or a college. During the training or study period his expenses incident to the training will be paid and he will receive a stipu- lated sum for living expenses. When he is ready for business position will be found for him.
 "It is a tremendous task, but the work is progressing, satisfactorily, :" said an officer in the Chicago head quarters. District headquarters have been opened, or shortly will be opened, in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, New Orleans, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle and Dallas.
 'In a few days the great Organiza- ton will be in full swing and there shall be no need of despondency on the part of the disabled soldier. How many men could this office handle in three months? That is difficult to an- swer. In the few days we have been open six hundred cases have come to hand. Every case, mind you, must he given careful thought and study"
 Charles w. Sylester, director for this district. which embraces Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. said that ar engagements now are being made with educational institutions for handling the men.
 Virtually all of the cases so far re- ported to the Chicago office come from middle west training camps, and the unfortunates included consumptlves, mental weddings, men with chronic diseases made worse by camp life and others entitled to service under the regulations of the War Risk In surance Bureau.
 F. c. Arnold, District Case Officer, said that additional employees are needed to handle the great number of cases expected when men begin ar irving from overseas The vocational division needs men with wide know ledge of the principles of industrial, commercial and agricultural enter prises in America, Successful appli- cants, who will receie from $3,00O to S4,OOO a year, must have had three years experience as administrative officers in one of the three branches.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
FR.zEE AND GRIFFITH
 MAY EXCHANGE PLAYERS

New York, Dec. 3O.-Exchange ot "Jack' Barry, former manager of the Boston American league baseball club CT Infielder Harold Janvrin, for an out fielder from the Washington club, was discussed at conference here today between President Harry Frazee o1 the Boston club. and Manager Clark Griffith. of Washington. The deal was left in abeyance when Manager Griffith returned to Washington to- night Griffith proposed to trade Outfeldel Bert Shotten for either Barry ol Janxrin, it was reported. but Frazef was unwilling to accept Shotten. lie did express his willingness to eX- change one of the infielders for Clyde Milan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31

Look in the Phone Book for D. A. Caldwell Livery when you want to call D. A. Caldwell's Meat Market, as we are using the same phone number as we used when in the livery business. We are headquarters for Chickens. Geese and Turkeys, also all kinds of fresh meats. Drive out to 1914 West Barraque and see us. 11-2Oltf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31

ture, the report suggests that per- manent legislation be enacted to al- low the secretary of interior to ac- cept these, and to accept money gifts.
 An early fixing of tourist rates on railroads is also asked, that the tray ell to the parks and their manage met Policy may be facilitated dur ig coming years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31

now was to bring about an improve
 ment in conditions.
 Senator Chamberlain said the Wal l department now is pursuing with re i gard to hospital facilities with tht 1 same dilatory tactics it did in thf
 prosecution Of the war many months 1 ago, i If the war department" he de l clared. paid one half the attention i to preparations for receiving these boys as they are to getting legl3la- 1 lion through congress in order tf protect contractors who made cor tracts for war supplies over the tele' rhone in violation of law, this mat ter would soon be settled
 The need for definite policy e demobilizaticn was urged by the sen ator, who said that if one were es- tablished unrest among the men in cantonments and overseas would cease. He praised the B. 'itish plan for returning it's soldiers te civil life saying it was framed along ecchomlc lines.
 The senator was frequently inter rupted by questions from other sen ators, but there was no general de- bate
 In concluding, Senator Chamber lain paid tribute to the American army in France, saying that only once, and then by command of the American united ever given ground befo,v the enemy. No army in all the history of the world, he declar- ed, had such a brilliant record.
 Washington, Dec. 30.-Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chail man of military committee declared n inc senate today that the United States was as u1lprepared to take care of returning wounded soldiers as it was as unprepared, to enter the war. He said his charge of inefficiency made last winter had since been ad- mitted by the dministration, i'll the enactment Of the Overman law
 "Gcd only knows how many lives have been sacrificed neediessly. due to unpreparedness. even uD to th2 time the armistice was .si5ne1.' Sen ator Chamberlain said.
 "The charge of .treachery was lev elled against some of us who crltl- cized. If my criticism has saved cne life of a soldier i:l France, l am willing to give up my seat in tho United States Senate"
 Senator Chamberlain read eXten- sively from the recent report of Gen eral Pershing to support his asaef- tion that it had been necessary Tor the American forces to depend heev' iy on the French and British gov ernments for airplanes and big guns Even at St. Mihiel, he said, the Americans were dependent upon the French and British air service and also for big guns.
 Regarding American casualties, he said:
 "Take the number of men >n the battle front and the casua.Ges-the dead, wounded and missiag-fhere has been practically 17.5 per cent oE the '5oys on the front ki'ied' wouno- ed or missing"
 Turning to the home comln;s wounded, he ccntinued:
 What I criticize is the fact. that we have not the hospital ficilitles. If the war department paid one half the attention to preparation TOT re- ceiving these boys as they are 10 getting legislation throuah con@ress in order to protect contractors Whe made contracts for WAT alDEll2s oV- or the te)eDhone :, -'>'o4'~" "* '"w this matter would soon he settled
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
REPUBLICAN CAM PAIGN ISSUE ACCEPT :.
 ED BY DEMOCRATS

Washington, Dec. sO.-In an ad-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31
U. $. MUST BE THE SUPREME
 NAVAL POWER

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
HUB ELECTION
ON TUESDAY

Boston. Dec. l5.-Boston. the last large
city in the state to hold it's annual cleo
ton Will vote on Tuesday for three
members Of the city council and one
member Of the school board In each
case the election is for a three-year
term. Mayor Andrew j. Peters was
elected last December for four-year
term. Although there are seven candi-
dates for the council and three for the
school board seat. the campaign has
been quiet and light vote is anticipa;-
Ell. Only ere Of the three members Of
the council whose term expires-Presi-
dent Walter l.. Collins--i. a candidate
for reelection. John j. .ttridge and
James j. Storrow having declined t.
run again. President Collins has beea
a member Of the council since 1910 The
other candidates are John A. Donoghue.
Alfred +. Wellington, John j. Cassidy,
Frank a. Goodwin. Alfred HurwitZ ana
Edward Il. Mclaughlin. All three of
the aspirants for the school COMMITTEES
are women. Miss Frances q. Curtis.
who is just completing her second term,
is seeking TO be returned and is opposed
BY Miss Mary r. Matthews and Miss
Mary f. Meehan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
GENERALIZATION
GAINS MOMENTUM

Washington, Dec. decentralization OF
the military forces at home is gaining in
momentum General March chief Of stan,
announced today, with approximately half
OF the 1,70o,0o0 men in the home camps
Nov. IL specifically designated for early
discharge.
Reports TO the war department, General
March said indicated a rate of discharge
Of about 5000 men a day. which will be
doubled when rehabilitation is in full prog
ress The list Of designated troops as given
by the chief of staff h-ows that Of the com.
bat divisions, which are TO be dcmobilized
last, 5000 men already have been selected
for early discharge.
IN addition to the figures for the troops
at home. General March said that 5653 Off
GERS and l35.262 men Of the expedtionary
forces up to Dec. IL had been designed for
return and of these 1873 officers and 3o750
men already have sailed for home.
The troops designated for release from
camps in The United States now total So4..
600 men in addition 10 1903 officers a.
ready discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
COLOGNE UNDER RIGID
MARTIAL LAW BY
BRITISH TROOPS

Cologne. Thursday, Dec. 12-(By
the Associated PressD--Cologne today
came under rigid martial law for the
first time since British troops ar
rived here and the people have begun
to realize what formal occupation is
going 10 mean. Since the advance
troops of the British army entered
the city there had been little or no
interference with the affairs Of the
population and the Germans were
beginning to fiatter themselves that
they were going to have a rather
easy time when they were awakened
by the orders of Gen. Plumer which
became effective today. Contained in
the list Of rules are two which the
residents appear to dislike partic-
ularly. One provides that all males
must greet their officers and the
playing Of the British national an
them-CiNilians by removing their
hats and men in uniform by the us
ual military salute The other order
forhids residents TO leave their homes
between the hours Of seven at night
ard six in the morning with some
exceptions, such as clergymen and
physicians.