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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21
A GREAT WALL
AROUND GERMANY

Recent dispatches from the Ger
man cities indicate that the German
neople are becoming seriously wor-
ried about the conduct Of the war. II
this is so. it is because they have
been shaken out of their apathy by
the reports of the Allied advanced.
Until lately it seemed that the plain
people in Germany had become apa-
thetic. Being unable to puzzle out
the real facts of the war, they had
stopped trying to think at all.
"A brooding fear has settled over
the German masses" wrote the Am
sterdam correspondent of the New
York World short time ago. "They
have grown utterly Indifferent"
Another writer says: They have
become so dulled that they pay nc
more attention to the clash OF arms
than they would to the ticking OF
familiar clock"
This stodginess Of mind has beef
largely caused by the intellectual
barrier which has been built VI
around Germany by the imperial Ger
sorship. Real news has been reacf
ing the people not at all, or only !
doctored and falsified form. Nc
until the great wall of silence aroun
Germany has been battered down wi
the Teutonic people re-awake to tax
a place in the circle of enlightene
nations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21
70 AID RETURNED SOLDIERS
Federal Board for Vocational Educa'
ton viii Enable Them to Get
Jobs Where They Can
Support Themselves

The Federal Board for Vocational
Education has been organized as a
means of equipping wounded and
otherwise disabled soldiers to return
to the ranks of industry. David :.
Houston, Secretary Of Agriculture, is
chairman of the board, and other
members include William G. Redfield,
Secretary of Commerce; and William
B. Wilson, Secretary Of Labor. James
Up. Munroe, of Boston, is vice chair
man of the board and the other mem
bers are P. P. Claxton, Commissioner
Of Education; Charles A. Greathouse,
and Arthur B. Holder.
| The board aims to fit men for a
variety of trades and to give them an
opportunity, after their training, to
enter the ranks of skilled labor. Lack
of funds will not prevent the men
from obtaining the training they
need, for they will receive family al
lowances and compensations from the
War Risk Insurance Bureau the same
as during their military service.
When the men are equipped to carr
a living they will be assisted in find
ing jobs. The office of the board Il
at COL E Street NV, Washington
The inquire office, Information an
Education Service, Department Q
Labor, is cooperating in the work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21
BEAUTY is UP TO YOU

Some things sucn as regular fea-
lures are beyond your control, but
woman's greatest charm, a good COM
plexion is mostly within her own
grasp. For instance
TETTERlNE
will remove blotches, liver spots,
scaly patches, and all annoying skin
eruptions that mar woman's beau
ty. It's also the one real remedy for
eczema-a remedy that has con.
quered seemingly hopeless cases OF
20 years standing. Its magic on ring
worm, letter, itch and such trouble
some ailments. Get Tetterine al
drug stores. Shuptrine Company
Savannah, Ga.,-(Adv)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21
pAMRoscH is ORGANIZING IT,
AMERICAN, MILATARN BANDS

otaT edt tdeG0TG yIjns9sI ,aoi'o.
'sAIthqpeh cbaygesAebdpEo1kai asc'
iES5 jas been npgpse9 aasipstubr.
K9arl Muck and aufsR GRsr sGsuman
musicians insthja coqptrHotheEelers a
gFeaIs number nP6bo EshsstEaos rRsss 1oa
German seYFaqtisRs ybs ehsVsdi long
been bee American eittiAepslr ssad ileaSe
shown themselves steadfastly loyal,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21

A sum of s1,s5s.4O has been appro-
rpiated for road work in Hamilton
county by the State road department
from the automobile license tax fund,
leaving balance to the credit of the
county of s1.S5s.40,-Jasper News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21

London. Sept, 19.-The test of aver
age intelligence proposed by a profess
sor of Leland Stanford University,
based ON ability to define 100 words
taken by prescribed order from the
dictionary, is being tried in English
schools, with varying results. In one
school the prize contestant got 80 per
cent two other boys So. six so and
the remainder from so down to ~.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-21

Notice is hereby given that on the Slst
day Of December, 1918. | will present my
vouchers and accounts to the honorable kel-
sey Blanton, County Judge Of Polk county.
Florida, and will ask for a final settlement
and discharge as administrator OF the estate
of c. r. 0mohundro, deceased.
Dated at Lakeland. Florida, this, the zlsl
day Of June. A. D. 1918
RUSSELL II. 0M0HUNDR0,
1888 Administrator. .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
CRISIS IN
AUSTRIA FEARED
Next Three Months Critical
Period in KalSer'S Vas
sal State.
InIernafInnlI - SerNIce !.

Inter national News service.
BERNE. May 16.-The food sit
uation IN Austria is desperate. DIS
patches from German sources indi-
cate that that part Of Austria in
Eebited chiefly by persons of Ger
man blood is now beginning a crit
ical three months from food
standpoint
To is being generally realized that
Ukrainis would be unable 10 supply
the needs OF the central empires
Throughout both empires the poor
are curslng the Prussisn militarists
who have seized Austrian food dis
content as an opportunity 10 dis
member the Hapshurg empire" first
winning over the German states Of
Austria TO the Hohenzollerns.
The Germans in TyrOl now exhibit
a separatist tendency in common
with the Bohemian Germans. Ty-
rolean party leaders speaking at
innsbruck blamed Austria. and es-
peciaUy Premier Seydler for the
food crisis and pitiable distress.
The newspaper Afternpost calls
The treatment OF Austria shame
ful"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16

Amsterdam reports that Bel
gium is seething with preparations
for a renewal Of the offensive ap-
parently on both the Flanders and
Picardy fronts. Troops continue to
arrive i'm Belgium from Roumania-
a country that now lies helpless un-
der the heel of German militarism
and the Belgian hospitals are be-
ing vacated in preparation for the
fresh numbers of German wounded
that viii inevitably nh them when
the great battle is resumed.
The Germans are reported to be
concentrating their entire fleet at
Kiel. which increases the probability
that a sea offensive may be launch
ed simultaneously with the renewal
Of the grand assaults on land.
Terrific BOmbardment.
The detection Of Russia has made
il possib BILE for the Germans to with
draw their sea forces from the Bal
tic and to concentrate all their sea
strength against the British. The
fate of the Russian Baltic fleet has
never been revealed and it is pos
sible that the Germans may have
seized the Russian men -of-war 70
reinforce their own high seas fleet.
In connection with the possibility
Of action on the high seas. interest
ing and important information
was received from London today OF
a terrific bombardment. on the
Franco Belgian coast. Sc violent
was the fire that it could be plain
lv heard on the Kentist coast, more
than so miles away. The storm OF
noise was accompanied by sharp
flashes.
Whether or not it was a land
bonn mbardment or whether il was a
combired land and sea operation
could not be told.
The official war office reports to-
day located the heaviest Of the land
cannonading in the sectors Of the
Somme and Ancre rivers (Picardy
front) east of Arras and at various
points on the northern end of the
Flanders front. as well as in the sec
tor Of Hailles and Castel, eight 70
ten miles southeast Of Amiens.
This was the 57th day Of the Ger
man drive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
GERMAN TRENCHES
ARE RAIDED.

LONDON. May 16.-German
trenches in the sector of Gavrelle
were raided by British forces during
the night and some prisoners were
captured. the war office announced
today
Heavy artillery duels continue on
both the Picardy and Flanders bat
tie fronts.
The text of the ofcial communi-
cation follows:
I'VE raided enemy trenches last
night near Gavrelle and took a few
prisoners.
The artillery has been active on
both sides, particularly in the SOM
me and Ancre valleys. east Of Ar
ras and on the northern battle
fronts
There is nothing else TO report"
Gavrelle. where the German line
was penetrated. is four and one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
PLANS COMPLETE FOR
COURT MARTIAL OF TEN
DIRECTORS AT TAYLOR
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international News Service
CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR, KY,
May 16.-Arrangements were COM
plete today for the opening of court
martial trials of 10 conscientious
objectors. Refusal to plant flowers
at the base hospital and TO care for
their own barracks resulted in the
10 facing military court Charges
were originally preferred against
ca men but when the seriousness of
the situation was realized many
changed their minds and have been
assigned TO non-combatant branches
of the service. Lieut.. Col. aIitChell,
S36th infantry, is president of the
general cOurtmartial hearing the
cases and Capt William +. Reilly,
335th infantry, is judge advocate.
In the neighborhood Of 5000 men
frors camp were guests at Churchill
Downs race track yesterday after
noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
PATRIOTIC NOTE
At CONF FERENCE
Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, is Opened at COIum-
bus Thursday.

International News Service:
COLUMBUS, o., May 10 - War
songs, flags of the allied nations.
and a chorus of 200 national army
soldiers in uniform marked the
opening today of the Presbyterian
General assembly. The spirit of in
tense patriotism permeated the
prayers offered and a sermon deliy-
cred by Rev DR. j. Wilbur Chap
man. Of New York. retiring moder-
ator. Hundreds of clergymen and
laymen from all parts Of the United
States are delegates. Election of a
moderator 10 succeed Rev. Dr.
Chapman is scheduled for late today
Il is redicted that Rev. Or. j.
Frank Smith, of Dallas, Texas. VIII
be chosen.
Preceding administration Of the
Lords supper, Rev Dr. Chapman
delivered his sermon. based on the
test, And an the people said.
Amen CHRONICLES 1886 Insist
ing that the war must not stop until
Germany is completely defeated,
he said American citizens must be
willing 10 spend their last dollar. If
necessary. He predicted national
prohibition viii become effective in
two years and urged that all
saloons. distileries and breweries
be closed. stating the sugar and
grains used IN making intoNicants
were needed for the soldiers
Claiming the fashioned stereo-
typed choir songs must go and In
enlarging its plans. the church must
break free from the bondage of old
traditions and customs. Rev. Or
Chapman advocated the merging OF
various religious denomination in
cluding the Presbyterian and Re
formed Presbyterian churches In
closing. he said "Pro-satanism is
treason against God, pro-German-
ism is treason against the world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
GERMAN AIRPLANES ARE
DRIVEN AWAY FROM
PARIS, BOMB SUBURBS

lnterna tlondl News >e.Ntee-
PARIS May Is. - German air
planes tried 10 raid Paris last night
and succeeded i'm dropping some
bombs i'm the suburbs. hut failed TO
break through the defenses and
reach the city proper.
The signal that enemy planes
were approaching Paris was sound
ed shortly after 4 o'clock
The high anEle guns at once
opened fire AID defense machines
went up 20 give battle 90 the in
vaders. the ''all clear" signal was
sounded at 1855 O'Clock
A German airpiane crossed the
southern lines Wednesday morning.
flying in the direction OF Paris.
u was chased 10y French ma
chimes and fred upon 10y the ar
tillery and was forced 90 turn back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
WILSON OUT Of
REVENUE TANGLE
President Declines to Go Over
M'AdOO'S Head in Deciding
Necessity of Action.
InternatIonal News service: :

International News Service:
WASHINGTON May 16.-Pres't
Wilson today refused 10 decide
whether congress must pass new
revenue legislation at the present
session. He made it very plain that
he would not go over Sec'y Of the
Treasury McAdoo's head in deciding
the question. 1t must await the re-
covery Of McAdoo, who is suffering
from an aggravated attack of ton
silitis. The position Of the president
il that the treasury head is the only
person required 10 decide whether
congress must act now. az a special
session 10 he called in October. or
al the regular short session which
begins in December
IL Is expected that Sec'y McAdo0
Will have recovered sufficiently with
In the next few days 20 discuss the
entire question with sen. simmons
and Rep kitchin. both OF whom
want action postponed so that con-
gress can adjourn in July and thus
afford members an opportunity TO
mend their political fences and par
ticipate in the fall campaign.
The treasury departments esti-
mate that S4.O95, ,699. .O00 viii be re-
turned from the war taxes now in
force served 20 weaken the position
OF those who contended that no
new revenue legislation should be
attempted until accurate knowledge
OF the effect OF the last revenue
bill could be secured as a working
basis with figures available sSn-
timent for immediate new reyer ye
action was increasing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16

international News Service
LONDON, May rs. III any bel
ligerent representative desired seri-
ously to put forward peace proposals
they would be dealt with in full
confidence by the allies. Foreign
Minister 4. J. Balfour announced In
the house Of commons today dur
ing debate upon the peace letter
which Emperor Charles Of Austria
sent 70 Prince Sixtus more than a
year ago.
Mr.. Balfour's statement was called
forth by a question put by Walter
Runciman. former president OF the
board of trade. regarding the AUS
trian emperor's letter
Former Premier Asquith lauded
Mr.. Balfour's oppOrtuue statement.
saying it was 20 the satisfaction Of
the world at large than the British
had not closed the door 90 any over
lures towards an honorable peace
No Change in Terms.
He added that there had not been
nor should there be amy coutrac-
tion nor extension OF the allies war
aims and purposes
Mr Runciman asked if amy %
the allied statements except Baron
Sonnino cot the Italian cabinetl had
been consulted and whether any
thing had been communicated ID
the United States
Alr Balfour replied that the lef-
ter had been conveyed with per-
missison 20 communicate il Zoo any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
CALLS u. S. THE FIRST
MONEY AND MARITIME
NATION IN THE WORLD

International News service
CLEVELAND. O.. May 16.-The
United states is the first financial
and maritime nation Of the world
today. according 20 p. W. Wilson
member Of the British commission
in this country, member OF parlia-
ment and former newspaper man in
London Reviewing the financial
situation obtaining In the old world
as a result Of the war. Mr. Wilson
declared in speech here. that "the
center Of financial gravity has now
passed To- this side OF the Atlantic
forever And YOU (the United
States with your ability TO make
even concrete float viii certainly
have the carrying trade OF the
world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
BELGIUM IS SETTLING
WITH PREPARATIONS FOR
NEXT GERMAN DRIVE
international News Service:

LONDON. May 16-Belgium is
seething with preparations for the
reopening Of the German drive i'm
France, said a dispatch from Am
sterdam today Troops continue to
arrive in Belgium from Roum1nia
to take part in the fresh attacks
which are expected 10 develop soon
on both the Picardy and Flanders
fronts Aviators with only months
training are being rushed off toward
the front.
The German wounded that have
filled Mons are being evacuated far
ther rearward to make room for the
fresh patches Of wounded that are
expected.
1t is declared that French and
British prisoners are forced 70 work
close 70 the firing line unloading
ammunition from trains.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
FRENCH REPORT
ARTILLERY ACTIVITY

PARIS. May 16.-Artillery ac-
tivity on the Picardy front. in the
district around Hailles and Castel.
was reported by the French war
office today.
The Germans attempted 10 raid
the French line near Montdidier.
but were driven off.
(HailIes is eight miles southeast
of Amiens. Castel is slightly less
than two miles south OF Hailles.)
The text of the communique fol-
lows:
The artillery firing was hvelier
in the sector of Haines-Castel west
of MOntdidier, an attempted enemy
coup de main was broken up by our
fire
Our patrol took some prisoners
north of the Ailette river.
There is nothing TO report from
The rest of the front"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16

Ill Take Years to M ke Americas Real Force Felt in Battle Saws
Here's First u.
Communique
International News Service,
WITH THE AMERIC

international News Service.
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE, May 16
The first communique 10 be is
sued by American field head
quarters since the United States
soldiers permanently entered
the first line was put out last
night, announcing the bringing
down Of three German aero
planes and an increase in the
artillery firing.
The text Of the cOmmuniqUe
follows:
North of Toul and i'm Lor-
raine there has been an increase
in artillery activities on both
sides
To-day our aviators brought
down three German machines.
There is nothing else to re-
port"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
u S. LABOR MISSION is
RECEIVED By ROYALTY
.ternarinnnl News Service

III Ut UHIIVUUI .NFFFH IT To
LONDON. May 16.-N embers Of
the American labor mission now IN
Europe, were received in audience
by King George and Queen Mary
al Buckingham Palace today. Later
they were entertained a luncheon
at the chamber of commerce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
ARRIVAL OF AMERICANS
IN FRANCE CAUSING
WORRY IN GERMANY
InternatIonal News ServIce

PARIS. May 1.-THE steady ar
rival of American troops in France
is causing great uneasiness IN Ger
many. Following the admission in
the Berlin reichstag that it is not
known how many troops the Amer
leans already have in Europe,
Gaedeka. the military critic Of the
Vorwaerts. says that the Americans
may yet play the most important
part in the great battle. Gaedeka
also admits the wonderful tenacity
with which British and French
troops have defended their positions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
CUMMINS ASKS
CENSUS Of ALL
MAN POWER
Would Put Everyone in Army
on Industries Essential
to the Conduct of
the War.
Internatlonal New Service:

international New Service:
wASHINGTON. May 16. - The
first step in the complete mobiliza-
ton of the man power Of the United
States for warfare against German
militarism was before the senate
today
Consideration Of a resolution. Of
fered by Sen Cummins OF Iowa,
calling for census Of American
man power was to be considered
during the session today. The reso-
luton calls for the formulation of
a basis for a plan which would turn
the entire man power OF the nation
20 war work. either I'm the battle
field or i'm the fields and industrial
shops at home.
4 council. com posed Of the cab
met officers and Provost Marshal
Cen. Crowder. would be established
to work out plans for the mObiliza-
tion. The first sten would be a
complete census OF the number Of
men now available for military
service. The next step would be
an investigation 10 determine how
many men are now engaged i'm in
dustry. whose services could be dis
missed without criPpling the in
dustry.
Census Of Unemployed.
Provision is also made 10 de-
termine the number OF men who
are engaged in industries and bus
inesses which are not essential to
the prosecution Of the war It is
also provided bv the resolution
that there shall be a census Of men
who are not employed. This would
include men who are living from
their incomes or are supported with
out effort These men would be
listed as fitted for war service and
the resolution would provide plan
10 give them work 20 do.
The resolution which Sen. Cum
Minis asks the senate 10 act upon
today would be but the basis for
legislation It would not carry any
powers other than power for in
vestigation 90 determine what the
man power of the nation is
II the resolution is adopted il is
then the plan Of the senator from
Iowa 10 use the information gained
as the basis of legislation which
would restrict the activities of all
men TO work which is essential 10
the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
SOVIETS FOR WAR
UPON GERMANY
Consider Russia "MenaCed
Beyond Limits Established
at BreSt LitoVSk.
nternattonaI - 80:


WASHINGTON. May Is
Protesting against the advance
Of German forces into the
Crimean peninsula, the peoples
commissiriat for foreign affairs
of the Russian soviet govern
ment. states that il considers
itself compelled 10 mobilize all
necessary forces in order TO Sc
cure the independence and free
dom OF the Russian republic.
which is now menaced beyond
the limits established hy the
Brest treaty. according 10 the
official radiosram sent 90 the
German ministry or foreign az
fairs made public this afternoon
by the ste te department
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
GERMANS STRENGTHEN
F0RTIFlCATI0NS AT BASES
-fcrnatInnlI - -

IUterna fioual News service
LONDON May t6.-Beigians arr
riving in Amsterdam declare that
the Germans are STRENGTHENING the
fortifcations OF the submarine bases
AZ Ostend and ZeebruEge. said a
Central News dispatch from AM
sterdam today
The Germans are bringing up re-
10 was said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
WILSON TO OPEN RED
CROSS DRIVE IN GOTHAM

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, May Is. - Pres't
Wilson will go TO New York tomor-
row and on Saturday evening Will
open the $100.0O0.OO0 Red Cross
drive at a mass meeting in the
Metropolitan opera house, it was
learned at the white house today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
KAISER'S SPOKESMEN
KEEP MOUTHS SHUT
International News Service .

THE HAGUE, May 16. - Count
von Hertling. the German chancel-
lor and DR.. kUehlmann. the Ger
man foreign minister, have arrived
at Berlin from German great head
quarters. They are refusing 20 see
leaders of the reichstag. despite the
insistent demand for information
concerning Russia. Austro- German
relations and the western offensive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
HARDEN CALLS UKRAINE
PEACE PACT "HUMBUG'
-nternatlonaI News Service .

AMSTERDAM May lt The
peace treaty between Germany and
T-iyrainie Is called "a humbug
peac,~ by Maximilisn Harden. well
known German editor in his paper.
Die Zukunft
Harden ridlcules the plan FOR
..NfitteI Europa" and saws that the
Austrc-Hungarian policy is Cmmet-
rtcaIIy oppose4 TO such scheme.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
NETTI.E SOUP ONLY
FOOD OF RUSSIANS.

International News Service
AMSTERDAM. May 16-Soup
made from nettles Is the only
food many Russian prisoners OF
war in Austria are receiving, and
large numbers are starving 90
death. according 20 Information
reaching here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-16
Italians in Raid
on Austrian Base,
Torpedo Warship
InternatIonaI - serriee

international News Service:
ROME. May 16.-An Italian war
ship penetrated the Austro-Hungar-
ian port OF Pola on Wednesday
morning and torpedoed a battleship
CT the Viribus Units type.
The sea attack was accompanied
by an Italian air raid in which two
Austrian airplanes were shot down
and others were forced TO land.
The Italians returned 10 their
base without having suffered any
losses.
There are four AustrO-H Hungarian
battleships of the Viribus Units
type In addition TO the Viribus
Units itself there are Scent Isvan.
the Prinz Eugen and the Teget
Thoff. according to the Cloves ma
val manual Their tonnage is 90
600 and they carry compliments Of
900 men.
Pola is the chief Austro- -Hungar-
ian naval base, lying at the foot Of
the Istrian peninsula on the Adri-
attic sea.