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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24

British Army Headquarters In
France. Thursday, Nov. 22.-tBy the
Associated Press.)-The success OF
tie British armies in the Cambria
sector has continued to grow stead
lily, and Field Marshal Haigs troops,
in a little more than two days fight
ing. have overrun an area equal In
size 10 that wof, by the Germans dug
ing the first fifteen days CT tEeif
spectacular drive on Vefdun. The
cavalry, tanks and infantry today
were battling their forward along a
line at many points west and south
west Of Cambria, less than three
miles from that important point
The advance was spreading north
ward, in the region of Bullscourt. and
the salient toward Cambria was being
widened. The total of prisoners cap
tuned must approach the 5000 mark
The Brit;s:, and Germans are at grips
on comparatively open ground ano
some of the fiercest hand fighting
of the war has been going on. The
enemy troops swere unpreparcd for
the attack, but they have been put
ting every once of their strength into
an, attempt to stem the rising tide.
Troops have been pulled away from,
other points and rushed to the Cam
bria sector by the desperate Germans
and SO hard pressed were they for
men that two companies of cripples
and convalescents were recruited
hastily at one camp and thrown into
the line in the region Of Masnieres.
Some of these pitiful objects are in
British hands and are receiving medi,
cal treatment. One prisoner was in
the last stages of tuberculosis and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
Troops Are Consolidating
Gains and Hold New Posi-
tons Successfully.
GERMAN ATTACKS
ARE THROWN BACK
British Have Also Succeeded
in Throwing Line For,
ward About Ypres.
AssoorArEp PRESS SUMMARY

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY
While in the main all the British
troops in the region of Cambria are
consolidating the positions won In the
spectacular tWosday battle. consid-
cradle fighting OF local character
is occurring in numerous sectors
where the Germans are endeavorlng
to drive out .the English, Scotch and
Irish contingents, whose drive placed
them virtually on the threshold Oh
Cambria. Especially severe fighting
In around Crevecoeur, Moeavres and
the Bourbon wood. All ground gained
previously by the British has been
held up to late Friday.
Southeast of Ypres, in an attack,
the British have throWn forward their
lines slightly
J., Between the Brenta and Piave riv-
ers, the Italians and Teutonic allies
are still at deadly grips, with the
Italians everywhere tenaciousiy hold
ing ground. The lighting is particu-
larly sanguianary.
Following 3 proposal of the Bolshe-
wiki government in Russia for an
arrnistiee,- q reduction in the Russian
army has been ordered by Nikoiai
Lenine, the Bolsheviki leader, to be
effective Immediately Simultaneous
ly it is stated unofficially that Rus
sian diplomat left Stockholm for Pet
~oeraas 60 .skeiiveg 10 the Russian rev.
oiucion government peace proposals
of the central powers.
Leon TrotzlSy and the Bolshevikl
foreign minister, in an interview an
nounced that the Bolsheviki is against
n separate peace with Germany, but
they desire universal peace with Eu-
ropean nations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
CARPENTERS MAY ALL
RETURN TO WORK TO-DAY.

At meeting of the striking car
penters and caulkers, which took
place last night, it was announced
that there was a probability of all
carpenters, or great many of them,
returning to work in the different
shipyards this afternoon. Consider
able reticence was manifest as to the
result of last nights conference. the
intention, it is said, being to hold
Lurther conference with employers be-
fore finally taking up the interrupted
work again.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
FUTURE STANDARD
FOR COTTON FIXED
nv ASSOCIATED pRrsa

Washington, Nov. 23-Plans for
making high destiny cotton the fu-
tire standard of transportation rates
for staple, were set afoot by con-
ference committee representing ths
National Council of Cotton manu-.
facturers, and railroads, and imme-
6iate steps to facilitate TIE move
at meeting to be held December
14th to discuss rate readjustment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
START TO FRONT
z FOR RUSSIAN TRUCE

AmsterdaIn, Nov 23.-According
20 advices, here, General von Luden.
dorff, the first quarternlaster gen,
-cral Of the German armies, has
started for the eastern front in con-
nsction with a Russian truce offer
He II said to be accompanied by a
numerous staff.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
TO ASCERTAIN AND REPORT
ALL SUBJECT TO LICENSE

Washington, Nov. 2s.-All state
food administrators were instructed
by Food Administrator Hoover TODAY
to ascertain and report the names OF
manufacturers and leaders subject to
federal license who failed to. obtain
license on November I. The purpose
Is to begin prosecutions immediately.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
-FOUR MORE DEATHS
AT CAMP WHEELER
FROM .PNEUM ONIA
RY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Macon, Nov. 23.-Four more
deaths from pneumonia among
the soldiers at Camp Vince er
were today announced. They
were: James e. Bel, of Orange
burg, S. c.; Adolphus Coley, Of
Vienna, Ca; Jesse Toole, of Dom
aldsonvalle, Ca, and Oscar Liv-
inrston, of Campbell, Fla.
This brought the total to 80 in
the last 13 days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
REAR ADMIRAL CAPPS
RELIEVED FROM Duty.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Rear Ad-
niral Capps, general manager of the
shipping boards emergency fleet cor
poration, was relieved from duty to-
night by the President, at Capps' re-
quest, because Of i'll health, with an
expression of regret by the Chief Ex-
ecutive. His successor is unnamed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
RUSSIA IN LIST OF
UNFRIENDLY NATIONS.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The officiaIs
of this government regard the Bolshe-
Wiki move for an armistice between
Russia and her enmies and the open-
ing of immediate peace negotiations
as an act that would place Russia
almost IN the list of unfriendly ma
tions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
GOVERNMENT MAY
POOL COAL PRODUCTS

Washington, Nov. 23.-EventuaI
government pooling and sale of all
coal r-ined in the United States is
seen as possibility In the Fuel Ad-
ministra tion's approval of a produc-
ers' pool, just formed at Cleveland.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
TAKE WARM BLANKETS
FROM WEALThlER CLASS

Petrograd. Noy. 23.-The Bolshe-
Wiki have issued a decree providing
for the requisitioning from the
.wealthier classes of warm apparel
Tor the army. Tenants in residences
renting for 2400 rubles and more
yearly are required to furnish one
blanket and one article of clothing
IN good condition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
PLACE RUSSIANS IN
UNCIVILIZED CLASS,

London, Nov. 23.-Lord Robert Ce-
ell, minister of blockade, said todav
an armistice by Russians with the
central powers would put the Pus.
slams virtually outside of the pale Of
civilized Europe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
MAKE CONTRACTS
FOR LOT OF PINE
Az AssoCIATED PRESS

Mobile, Nov. 23-Three hundred
million feet of Southern pire will
be contracted for by the government
to erect portable knockdown hous S
to be used as hospitals, and barracks
for the American army in France.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
AMERICANS SHELL
TkE GERMAN LINES

with the American Army In
france, Thursday, Nov. 22.-(By the
ASSOCIATED Press. THE enemy ar.il-
iery firing is more active alone the
american sector. No new casualties
have resulted. In reprisal for the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-24
T Fl E w E A T H E r

Rair Saturday. cooler south portion.
Sunday, tafr, warmer north port'on'
moderate winds.
Highese; Temperature yesterday. 65 de-
arees; iowesti 90 degrees.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
500 CHIEF CLERK
FOR DRAFT BOARDS
Includes Ever Local Board Having
Over One Thousand Names

Washington, D. c., Dec. Sin the
organization oFihe new draft classi-
fication system Provost Marshal Gen
eral CroWder announced today, due
regard was had for the faithful serv-
ice of the men who compose the dis
trict and local boards of the country
and their tasks were made lighter
than under the old system.
ut is not intended to impose c1eri-
cal duties on the board members"
said Gen. Crowder, and chief clerk
is authorized at $500 month for ev-
cry local board having over 1000
registrants. Nothing will be asked of
local boards except an investigation
of doubtful cases, and either judicial
opinion of the classes into which their
registration should be placed and a
general supervision OF the records of
their jurisdiction as each new draft
army may be called.
"The work of being present at ply
sicial examinations has been taken
from the local board, while the work
of modifying is such that it's rep
resentative can readily carry out the
instructions, submitting papers to To-
cal boards for their signature when
required"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
P. S. 0. A APPRECIATES OUR
SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS FOR
FREE SCHOOLS
Resolutions

Whereas, it is one Of the cardinal
principles OF our order to maintain
and support FREE schools for the
children of our country, and
Whereas, at this time, in the crisis
confronting Our nation the education
of our youths become more impera-
tive, and
Whereas, we thoroughly concur i'll
the efforts made by Mayor Drew w.
Paulk and the successful fight waged
to maintain the FREE schools for
the city of Fitzgerald by the Leader
Enterprise and its Editor, Isidor
Gelders,
Be 1t Resolved, that we, the mem
bers of the Patriotic Order Sons of
America, in convention assembled
do express our sincere thanks to
Mayor Paulk and Editor Gelders for
their successful work in behalf of the
children of the city
Bel further resolved that these
resolutions be spread upon our min
utes and that they be published in the
Leader-Enterprise
H. B. BRUCE, Pres.
H. L. MANON, Sec't'y.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
HIGH TRIBUTE PAID TO GAL
LIANT CONDUCT OF u. S.
ENGINEERS

Washington, d. c., Dec. 3.-High
tribute to the gallant conduct of the
American army engineers in France
who were caught in the German en-
circling attack on the British lines
near Cambria is paid in an official
communication from the French
government received here tonight by
cable. The communication follows:
1--WE must remark upon the con-
duct of certain American soldiers,
pioneers and workmen on the mill
tary railroad in the sector of the
German attack west of Cambria on
Nov 50. They exchanged their picks
and shovels for rifles and cartridges
and fought with the English. Many
died thus bravely, arms in hands, be-
fore the invader. There is not single
person who saw them at work who
does not render warm praise to the
GOODNESS, discipline and courage oil
these improvised combatants
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
BASE HOSPITAL ENLARGED

Atlanta, Ga, December 4-The
base hospital at Fort Mcpherson
near Atlanta, established soon after
the United States declared war, has
been enlarged to General Hospital No
8. and Lieutcnant-Co1onel T. S. Brat
ton, in command, will hereafter re-
port directly to the surgeon-general
in Washington, instead of the COM
manding officer of the Department
of the Southeast at Charleston.
Preparations for charging the hos
pital were commenced as soon as the
order was received Under the en-
largement, all sick soldiers from the
training camps in this territory will
be sent to Fort Mcpherson.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
TRENCH OFFICERS
ARE TRANSFERRED

With the American Army in
France, Dec. "a number of officers
who were attached to the first bat
talions to enter the trenches have
been transferred to the newly arriv7
ed units Of former Natsonal GuaSdSa
men, where they will direct the work
of getting the new troops ready for
the front line.
Later, men of the first unit to es-
tablish contact with the enemy also
may be transferred temporarily to
assist the officers. This conforms
with the announced plans of Gen.
Pershing.
Reports from all divisional head
quarters indicate the training is pro-
crossing rapidly.
Snow fell today over the entire
American zone, adding to the mud in
the lowlands. Engineers working on
the supply line today reported they
had passed through several fairly
lively bombardments without casual
ties
Vance Mccormick, member of the
American mission to the inter-allied
conference, came out from Paris to-
day to visit headquarters and see the
troops. Later he left to inspect the
French front.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
CUBAN SUGAR MAY GET IN
BY 18th OF DECEMBER

Savannah, Ga, December 4.-With
grinding and boiling of cane in prog
ress in Cuba. the price set for the
new crop, and with movement ex-
pected in the next two weeks, it be-
gins to look as if the Savannah Sugar
Refinery will resume operations about
December IS. Officials of the re-
finery in statement in the Morning
News say they expect to get under
way about Decembr Is.
The Savannah Refinery will prob
ably get the first of the Cuban sugar
cargoes because of the city's proxi-
nifty to the island. When the season
is on there will be a steady stream
OF ships between Cuba and Savannah.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
UNION TO HAVE NEW
SCHOOL BUILDING

The county Board Of Education at
its meeting Tuesday authorized a
canvas be made by Supt. Billiard
among the patrons of the Union
School to ascertain their desire as to
the location of the new school build
ing. A majority of the patrons are
said to be in favor of locating the
new school in more central point il.
the district and number Of then;
have volunteered several large. sums
toward the erection of a modern
building should the board decide to
locate it more convenient to the pa
irons Of the district The popular
location appears to be at Dorminey' S
Crossing.
Several other minor matters were
disposed of, number of patrons from
various districts being present with
matters for adjustment Among the
patrons present were Geo. Herring
ton and Dave Garrison, of the Union
district; Messrs Wright and Troupe
of the Ashton district, Jesse Taylor
and S. Y. Gibbs of the Emory school,
The full board was in attendance, be-
ing: Mr.. L. Robitzsch, President; r.
R. Dorminy cara Dorminy, S. S.
Young and VIM. Williams, County
Supt. Billiard, acting secretary for the
board, made his regular monthly re-
port which the board adopted.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
MRS. HOLTZENDORFF GIVES
IMPRESSIONS OF WORK
CARRIED ON IN
ATLANTA

"Onc of the most striking sentences
| heard from Henry p. Davidson,
chairman of the war council of the
American Red Cross" says Mrs. C.
A. Holtzendorff, was this, 81 never
thank anyone for what they do for
the Red Cross, | congratulate them.
Another striking statement
heard was that the American Red
Cross is the largest manufacturing
concern in the world, and it has only
been organized for war purposes
about FIVE months" she recalled in
going over her notes. Five months
ago there were 100000 members, to-
day there are 100000, and by Ian
uary LIST there will be 15,0OOOO0,
which means 100000 new members,
Fitzgerald and Ben Hill county are
asked to furnish 500 of these. and |
believe we will do it. The week set
apart for the membership drive is
December 18th to the 18th inclusive.
1t is hoped that from this Christ
mas campaign of 1917 there will come
the 100000 new members. and a
permanent custom will grow that will
serve to increase the significance of
both Christmas and the Red Cross.
we cannot serve in the trenches. but
we can all serve at home-member-
ship is service. Mayor Gambler of
Atlanta, says that we must either go
ourselves or do for those who have
gone across.
Georgia has 100 organized chap
tiers" saids Mrs. Holtzendorff, further
consulting her memory book" and |
teel SO proud that Fitzgerald has one
through which we can serve"
Just think" she added 5000 nur-
ses arc needed already. 1900 have
either gone or are on the way, and
already France alone cannot be sup
plled with surgical dressings"
In conclusion she handed us some
literature from which we CLEAN the
following items of interest concern
ing the work.
Since the war fund became avail
able the Red Cross has sent com
missions TO France, Russia, Itak. So
lonica and Roumania
The French commission has a staff
OF 0o4 persons, rl7 of whom are serv-
ing without pay.
Some Other Things the Americ an
Red Cross is Doing
We are sending supplies to 3,423
French military hospitals.
We serve $4,000 soldiers daily at
our cantcens in France.
We are caring for thousands of
French and Belgian children and ref
ugees.
We have established warehouses in
France with capacity of 100000
tons.
We have established sanitoriun7
with 1000 beds for tuberculosis pa
tents
We are carrying on extensive relief
work in Belgium.
We operate an ambulance service
which transports 1000 refugees a day
We are carrying on repair work If
dcvasted towns.
We have sent 100000 pounds O
milk for Russian babies.
We have given $1,000,000 to the
families Of sick and wounded Frencl
soldiers.
We have given 100000 to til,
| British Red Cross.
And we have only just begun!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
Official Organ Ben Hill County and City of Fitzgerald
CONGRESS BACKS WAR
ON AUSTRIA HUNGARY

Washington, Dec. a. Approval OF
President Wilson'S declaration of war
on Austria Hungary was voiced by
practically every member of congress
who commented upon it. Many of
those who approved it regretted only
that it did not recommend also dec
1fa~stions of war on Turkey and Bull
earia. Mary pronounced the address
the greatest state paper ever pre-
pared by the president and declared
it sounded the keynote for the Win
ming of the war.
1T was the greatest the president
has ever delivered" declared Chair
man Chamberlain, democrat, of the
senate. military affairs committee.
Republican Cannon, former repub-
lican speaker, declared it great mes
sage and thought the president might
have some diplomatic reason for not
including Turkey and Bulgaria.
Chairman Stone of the senate for
eign relations committee did not hear
the address, being at the war depart
ment on business, but announced his
approval
"Too Idealistic," says Smoot
Senator~Snoot, republican, said he
thought the presidents discussion of
relations with Germany was too
idealistic," but added, from the rec
ommendation of a state of war
against Austria-Hungary to the end
it was an American message"
ct was the ablest message Mr.
Wilson has ever delivered,' said
Senator Underwood, democrat 1T
sounded the Keynote upon which we
must win this war"
Acting Republican Leader Gillett
of The house and other republicans
said they regretted the president did
not include Turkey and Bulgaria.
81 don't share the presidents dis
tinction between austria and Turkey
and Bulgaria . said Representative
Longworth, republican. II think we
ought to declare war against ali
three"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
NEGRO is BURNED BY
MOB IN TENNESSEE

Dyersburg, Tenn, December s.
Lyon Scott, negro, who is alleged
to have criminally assaulted white
woman in Dyer county November e.
was burned at the stake on the public
square here Sunday shortly after
noon.
The negro was arrested in Jack
son, Tenn, late Saturday and was
being brought to Dyersburg in an au-
tomobilc by the sheriff and his depu-
ties when a mob met the officers and
relieved them Of their prisoner.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD
NAMED FOR DISTRICT

Attys. H. ]. Quincy, of Della
Eshols Graham, of McRae, and w. A.
Wooten have been appointed the dis
trict board of legal advisors for the
18th Senatorial district under the
new rule issued by the war depart
ment for the regulation of the regis
tration of sclectmen.
The board will meet at McRae
new s@2trrdav. when attorneys will be
selected in each county to assist the
registrants i'll making out their papers
in proper form.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
MONDAY SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL

Aldermen Brewer, Pittman, Griner,
lsler and Brown, of the Mayor cabi-
net, met with Mayor Drew w. Paullk
and Clerk David Paulk to pass on the
monthly pay roll, reports of officers
and other imp matters which
usually come up for settlement on the
first meeting night of the month.
A motion to close the tax books
promptly on the 10th was adopted
by the council, it being advisable to
close the years business on account
of the change of administration. On
recommendation of a committee ap-
pointed at previous meeting, the
city council engaged the services of
the L. c. Montague Company to audit
the accounts of all the city officers.
including the Water and Light and
Bond commission, and two years of
the accounts Of the Board of Educa-
ton.
A loan for $4,000 for four months
was voted placed by the Mayor and
Treasurer, interest on the same not
to exceed per cent
On motion council will hold its last
meeting for the current year on De
cember 31st to give the new admins
tration a fair start with the begin
ming of the year
Mayor Elect Clayton Jay was al
! interested spectator during the pro-
ceedings, taking pointers from The
soon retiring Mayor
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
TO THE FLORIDA SHOW

Red Jones and Capt McCrary left.
Monday night for Jacksonville with
the exhibition birds of the Fitzgerald
Poultry Association. Red Jones ex-
hibits his Barred Rocks, McCrary
and G. S..Wilcox, Rhode Island Reds
and W R. Skinner White Rocks
About $50 rbids make up the string
for Fitzgerald and we expect to see
them all bring back the blue ribbons,
as is usual with our exhibitors.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Prayer meeting at First Baptist
church this evening at seven o'clock
Following the prayer meeting the
monthly church conference will be
held. All members of the church and
congregation are earnestly requested
to attend these services.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
COAL $3.50 IN SAVANNAH

Savannah, Ga. Dec. 4.-Fuel Adj
ministrator ]. NJ. Dixon has Topped
off half dollar on coal prices in &C
cordance with government orders for
December Soft coal is now $3.50 a
ton and anthracite $11.50 a ton. Steam
coal remains at 81 ton as usual.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-05
RUSS-TEUTON PACT TO
CEASE FIGHTING SIGNED

New York, December Am armis-
tice between Austro-German and
Russian troops on the eastern front
is iii force i'll aGlicia, Volhynia and
northward. Russian enissaries have
reached the headquarters of Prince
Leopold of Bavaria, the German COM
mander in an effort to arrange gen
eral armistce. Bulgaria announces
it is prepared to negotiate for cessa-
ton Of hostilities with the Russians.
German newspapers print rumors
that Rumania is endeavoring to ar
range an armistice with Germany
and Austria Hungary.
Armistic, Reported Already Signed
Berlin, December 4.-Negotiations
for an apmistice on the Russian front
have begun, the war office announces.
London, December Am armistice
between Russia and Germany has
been signed at the headquarters of
Prince Leopold, of Bavaria, says an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam today. The armisticc is
valid for period of 48 hours.
Advices received Monday night
from various German sources indi-
Gated that an armistice was in effect
on the Russo-German front, but were
not specific as to the actual signing
OF formal agreemen, or as to the
period during which hostilities Should
be suspended.