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Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

peace is true. military observers say frankly, the immediate future holds two major offensives against the Cen tral Powers in fields other than the western front
 They believe that Italy, especially if her army is reinforced by American troops. will be able to launch a smashing blow against Austria, and that the other Allied armies in the Balkans will be free to operate in 3 general offensive. via Serbia, against Hungary.
 In the Balkans at this time there are more than 75O0OO Allied soldiers, divided approximately as follows:
 Italians. in Albania, 300, 900; Ser bians, on the Macedonian front, 75,- 900; French, 1SO,OO0; British, 18O, GOO and Greeks, 100000. In addition 10 these are the British forces in Egypt, the Holy Land and Mesopotamia. General Allenby sent some of his forces to the west front last spring, when it appeared the Germans would break through.
 In the opinion of military experts the suddenness of Bulgaria's uncondi- tonal surrender is the clearest possi- ule liuIcdtOn OI the penQlnS ColfdpSe of Germany's military machine.
 The main point, on which they base their opinion is their knowledge that the first and most essential term die tated by the Allies was the immediate possession and admission of the trunk line railway through Sofia to Turkey. Bulgaria. to carry out the terms or the armistice, must permit the Allied armies to proceed to Sofia to occupy the capital and administer the rail- way, the only line of communication between Berlin and Constantinople. The main military advantage is the exposure of Turkey on her western ~---- Immediate attack by tAe Greek, French and English armies. This situation, combined with the advance of General Allenby through Asia Minor against Constantinople even without an offer of unconditional surrender from Turkey, would. seem to promise the end of the war in that part of the world within 50 days, in the opinion of these. experts.
 The next logical move in the unfold ing of the Allied war program in wolves the re-entry into the war of Rumania on the side of the Allies.
 With Rumania again in the field on the sf3e of the Allies, Austria will be attacked by way of her back door and at the very point where the Jugo-Slav nation will come into touch with and assist the allied armies.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

In the meanwhile federal agents have f1ocked to Bridgeport and are securing every inch of territory in search of information which may lead to the arrest of the Hun agents whom they feel certain were directing the work of Dimpfla.
 Government officials point out that the bombs were all ready primed and ready for the pouring in of high ex- plosives which would make the shells mostly deadly missiles whether used against individuals munition plants, or to detonate the cargoes of muni- tions ships being loaded at the various ports.
 Dimpfia maintains an obstinate sil- ence and refuses to give any clue other than that he was taking the in fernal machines to New York as sou venirs. He would not explain why he was taking the 1:12 a. m. train from Bridgeport instead of taking a train earlier in the evening and stoutly maintains he was formerly a member of Troop D, Eighth United States Cavalry.
 He wears a sharpshooter badge on the lapel of his coat. but little stock is taken in this as they can be pur- chased at any army supply house. His papers do not seem regular to the federal men and in fact his whole attitude and contradictory statements lead to the belief that he is either the tool of Wilhermstrasse agents OF one of their most cunning operatives. According to chance statements dropped by the prisoner, he has a permanent home in New York, but he refuses to state where. He also de- clares that he is a Bavarian, and seemed to take offense when accused i Of being Prussian.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

The wedge driven in between the rine bases on the Belgian coast is be- ing widened rapidly. The Belgians are encireling Roulers, on the railway line from Lille to the submarine bases of Ostend and Zeebrugge. Farther south the British menace Menin, junction point on the same railroad and are along the Lys river west of Menin for a distance of five miles. The forces of King Albert are over coming heavy counter attacks by the enemy It appears that the railroads forming and within the triangle of Lille, Ghent and Bruges will soon be lost to the Germans, bringing about the evacuation of Ostend and Zee brugge.
 General Berthelot resumed his on s!aughts against the German lines be- tween the Vesle and the Aisne in the region west of Rheims. The French are marching toward the eastern end of the Chemin des Danes and the open country north of Rheims by which the pivot point of Laon can be outf1anked.
 rTOLu IHe Sulppe lO LHe 'NhSuoo lA0 French and Americans maintain their strong, steady pressure against the German forces defending the impor- tant communication lines running east to Metz from the Laon-St. Quen- tin region. West of the Argonne the French are pressing up the valley of the Aisne toward Challerange and Vouziers. Since Sept. 26 the French have captured more than 13,0o0 pris- oners and in excess of 300 guns on this front East of the Argonne the Amer jeans continue to maintain and i'm
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
LAST AMERICAN DRIVE

~ HE AMERICAN drive west of Verdun is measuraby cessfu A penetration of six to rnes twen- ty mile front gain in the early days of the would been considered great victory The capture of 5000 prisoners is a common place event
 The morning newspapers good reading for patriotic Americans typical first page shows the Bulgarans nearing debace Macedonia that pac riots rage in Sofia that the Fourth Turkish army will be destroyed this in addition to the Amefican drive with it's prisoners.
 The entrance of America to the is tho stimulus from which all this successful effort proceeds From that hour tere was renewed moral determination increasing power and swelling material in tanks flying machines and the other apparatus of victory.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
(By The Associated Press)

French British American and Belgian troops continue their smashes against the German deenses further increasing the peril to the German armies from Verdun North The important basons of Lle Cambra St. Quentin and and more becoming of less to the Germans.
 Cambrai was burning today having been set fire by the Germans while Field Marshal Haigs forces pushing forward into it's suburbs the north, west and southwest Around St. Quentin the British extending the about that important point Between St. Quentin and Cambra the British fighting their way the Schedt canal at several points, having taken Vendhule the canal Le Catee and midway between Cambrai and St. Quentin Northeast of St. Quentin the British have taken the town evergie of point running north and south through St. Quentin
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
KAISER HOPES GERMANS WILL
 BE ABSOLUTE
Confident People Will In These Serious Times Gath
 CT Around Him.

London, Oct. Emperor William in a message to the Fatherland Party is quoted in an Amsterdam despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co. as say ing:
 T have the confident hope that the whole German people in these most serious times will resolutely gather around me and give their blood and wealth until the last breath for the defense of the Fatherland against the sameful enemy plans.
 Such a luminous resolve to exist will and must, with Gods help, sue cefd in breaking the enemy's will to war, and secure for the Fatherland the peace it is worthy of among the people of the world" --
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

than 300 guns in the same period. A great number of the guns were of heavy calibre.
 Our progress was resumed this morning between the Aisne and the Vesle
 'In the Champaigne the French troops continued their attack ani completed their success yesterday evening. On the right they realized an important advance in the valley of the Aisne, capturing Binarville and Conde-Lez-Autry. Numerous pris- oners were taken and considerable material captured, notably more than 200 cars of sixty guage and numer- ous cars of standard guage.
 Since Sept. 26 more than 1S,O00 prisoners have been captured be- tween the Suippe and the Argonne. In the same period more than 300 guns, of which a great number were of heavy calibre, fell into our pos session.
 Havre. Monday, Sept. 3O.---Belgian and British forces under command of King Albert continued today to ma Q good progress and reached the envi- rons of Roulers and crossed the R'ou- lers-Menin road. The Belgian war of flee statement says tthe British forces have reached the river Lys on a front from Warneton to Wervicq. The number of prisoners was further in- creased. The statement reads:
 The Allied and Belgian troops un- der the command of King Albert con- tinued their brilliant attasaSs and made further progress in shlAb of at tempts to check them.,.
 Throughout the day of Sept. 30 the allied forces in Flanders added further to their successes along the front of the Belgian army and the front of the British army.
 .0The Belgian army, supported by French forces, pushed their line for ward two kilimetres, east of Barren, captured Stadensett, reaching the ap- preached to Roulers.
 Additional prisoners and more can non were captured but it has not bee1 possible to count them"
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

prove their positions in the face of strong German resistance
 Bulgaria has unconditionally sur rendered. Allied nations are placed in control of her railroads and all other means of transportation, and are free to use them for the development of future military operations All strategic points in Bulgaria are turned over to the Allies for occupation and the Bulgar troops will be withdrawn from Greece and Serbia and disarm- ed
 This, the result of the conference between the Bulgarian peace dele gates and the Allied command at Sa- loniki is not yet an accomplished fact, but the way is cleared for a rapid de- velopment of the advantage gained by the sensational offensive in the Balkans and the collapse of Bulgaria. Heavy German and Austrian forces are said to be on their way to restore the Bulgarian front.
 As a result of the threatening po- litical aspect of the situation, the Ger man government is facing a minister ial crisis. Imperial Chancellor von Hert1ing has resigned from office and was closely followed by Foreigri Min ister von Hintze. Today it was re- ported from Amsterdam that Vice Chancellor voa Payer also had quit
 Grim tidings from the front now are freely discussed by the German newspapers and hysteria is reported to be sweeping over that country.
 There are indications that Turkey will follow Bulgaria's example in quitting the war. General Allenby's troops are reported to be two and a half miles from Damascus.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
THE BREAKING LINE
. HE H1NDENBURG LINE is breaking. .piere

TN HE HINDENBURG LINE is breaking Pierced in six \ places it must soon be abandoned by the troops who thought mpregnable Allies have superiority in numbers in position, in apparatus in morale
 They are victorious Palestine in Macedonia and the western front The will be fortunate if his forces not pushed out of France before snow flies
 By the time the Kaiser retires across the Rhine he will know more about that miserable little American Army and he will receive certain tokens from the German people, show ing their attitude toward the Moses who promised to lead them 10 a place in the.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

London, Oct. 1.-Under the threat of it's speedy capture by the British the city of Cambrai has ben set on fire by the Germans. Field Marshal Haig re- ported this in his official statement today.
 London, Oct British troops last night continued their closing in move ment on Cambrai They captured Proville to the west of the city and Tflloy, close by on the northwest. Field Marshal Haig announced in his official report today.
 Farther south, on the front between Cambrai and St. Quentin. the town of vendhuile was captured by the British.
 North of St. Quentin the British wedge has been thrust still farther in- to German-held territory and the town of Levergies has been captured. The battle was resumed this morn ing in the Cambrai-St. Quentin sec tor, The statement reads:
 "Our attack north of St. Quentin continued yesterday afternoon. We captured Levergies after sharp fight ing in the neighborhood of the village. "Farther north we progressed to- yard Joncourt and gained possession of Vendhuile English and Canadian troops are closing in upon Cambral and yesterday captured Proville and Tillloy in the face of strong resist ance.
 "Cambrai has been set on fire by the enemy
 This morning fighting began north of St. Quentin and in the Cambrai sec 1 tor" Paris. Oct French troops this morning again advanced on the front | between the Aisne and Vesle rivers 1 today's war office statement says. French attacks in the Champaignl
 are continuing, with an important 1 advance scored in the Aisne valley 1 Rinarville and Conde-lez-Audry were j captured.
 The French have taken more than 13,OOO prisoners on the front between l the Suippe and the Argone since Sep
 tember 26, and have captured mor+
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
(By The Associated Press)

Cambra in flames today the British breaking great holes in the Hndenburg line from Cambra to St. Quen tin The Germans set fire to Cambra apparently in the hope of destroying the great quantity of supplies there before the British could surround the town which already encrced three sides.
 North of St. Quentin the British have taken Vendhuile west of c Caeet Farther south they have reached point east of St. Quentin and have captured Leverges.
 In Belgium King Albert leading the Belgian and British armies to further and is rapidly driving into the heart of the network of German railroads centered about Ghen
 General Aenby in Palestine has thrown his cavalry the north of the Sea of Gaee and they reported to be two and half miles from the important railroad junction of Damascus. On the Mediterranean French mounted forces approaching Beyrou, northwest of Damascus
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
RECORD SET FOR WOODEN SHIP

Philadelphia, Oct. 1-The Elmer gency Fleet Corporation received d telegram yesterday from the GraSs Harbor Motorship Corporation of Aberdeen, Wash. announcing that # had built a 4,000 ton deadweight wooden ship from keel to water in the worlds time of r 1-2 working days for this type and tonnage Of ves- sel, either steel or wood.
 It was announced the vessel, which is ready for launching, is 96 per cent complete.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
A DANGEROUS BAVARIAN

" AND GRENADES dangerous instruments especially \ when they are primed and ready to load They are not intended distribution souvenirs The for sassnang American dgrares great enough without ad dtional convcnences. Parolman Maoney did good job
 when apprehended the German soldier born in Ba varia had suit full of hand grenades This gen. may be disciple of German propaganda of the deed may be just fool He belongs in safe place of limit ed dimensions The spaces of the world give him too much room
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF BULGARIA CUTS TURKEY OFF
 FROM THE CENTRAL POWERS

Sultan Momentarily Expected to Capitulate As Ger many Dream of Middle Europe Empire Vanishes- Austrian Parliament Moves to Invite Peace Through All Other Paraments- -Bulgar Minister Asks Friendly Offices of U. s-75O,OO0 Men Ready to Force Huns "Back Door,"
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

Paris. Oct. 1---Bulgaria las sur rendered. Czar Ferdinand has ac- cepted the military terms imposed by the Allies and has ceased to be an active participant.
 The armistice was signei at Salon ica on Sunday night. Fighting stopped at noon yesterday.
 Bulgarian and allied representatives discussed only the conditions of Bull garia's disarmament and not political questions. Inspired German newspa- pers are urging the government to force" Bulgaria to hold to her ale glance by starting military expedition against Sofia.
 Reports of Count von Hertling's res ignation as Imperial German Chan cellor, due to Bulgaria's collapse, have been confirmed. the Agence Radiu learned last night from it's Zurich cor respondent.
 Foreign Secretary von Hintze has also sent his resignation to the Kaiser. These developments presage a ministerial crisis. The Empire is in the throes of dissolution, according to advices that trickle in through Swiss border towns.
 Several regiments belonging to Aus trian garrisons in Bulgaria have mu- tinied and massa cred their officers, ac- cording to word from Solonica, re- ceived here late last night.
 Washington, Oct. 1.--Bulgaria's s equalization in the opinion of military men here opens the way for drive on Austria Hungary, puts Turkey out .of the running as an ally of Germany, and releases thousa nds of men for duty on the west front
 Strong reports in Washington are to the effect that Turkey had made .overtu-es to the Allies. and that ne- gotiations toward peace aireaey We under way.
 The Bulgarian minister, Stephen Panarotoff. called at the State De partment yesterday and submitted to Secretary Lansing a communica tion from his country asking the good of fees of the United States in conclud- ing an immediate peace At the le- gation. MT. Panarotoff made the fol- lowing statement, significant in view Of the reports concerning Turkeys plea for. peace:
 The war will be over very much sooner because of Bulgaria's action. Bulgaria will be friendly to any AL lied move against Turkey, and will he practically on the side of the Allies for the remainder of the war If the. report of Turkey seeking
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
HOLD BOMB CARRIER FOR
 THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
Samuel Dimpfa Still Refuses to Give Any Reason Fol
 Having Grip Full of Hand Grenades Fully Primed in His Possession.

Samuel Dmpfa 59, of 759 Howard avenue captured by Patroman Thomas Maloney early this morning with suit case full grenades arragned before Judge Wild CT city today the technical charge of theft and continued until Thursday when IS expected he will be turned over to the federal authorities.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
French And British
 Tanks And Be|gians Continue To Progress

Hun Defenses From Verdun to North Sea Are Placed in Peril By Terrific Smashes of the Al lied Forces Cambrai and St. Quentin Must Be Abandoned By the Germans in Short Time Wedge Between Lille and Sea is Being Widened
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04
Germans Fire Town 0f Cambraii To Burn
 Stores Of Supplies

ity Surrounded on Three Sides By British Who Have Taken Venhuile to North and Levergies East of St. Quentin Score Further Successes and Drive Into Heart of Network of Railways-Gen Allenby's Cavalry Very Near Damascus.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-04

Canada will launch its second Vic tory Loan Oct. 2s. The minimum sub scription expected is ssa0, 900. 900.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-11
KILLED IN FALL
DOWN A SHAFT

Charles Anderson, a miner working
on the Mystery mine in Willis gulch.
near the Hazeltine, was killed by
falling down the shaft perhaps ten
days ago.
Mr.. Anderson had been working
alone on his property and last Sum
day week had engaged Albert Hall
to come and hoist dirt for him when
notified. Last night Postmaster Wag-
ner, of Russell Gulch, remarked to
some of the boys that Anderson had
not called for his mail for more than
a week, and searching party, head
ed by Jenk Davis, was organized.
They first went to Anderson's cab
in and not finding his mining clothes
went to the mine and descended. At
the 120-foot level they found the
tools where he had been repairing a
roller in the shaft, and his candle
stick They descended to the next
level, 100 feet below. where they
found his body. Coroner Hamllik
was telephoned and steam was raised
in the boiler and the body was hoist
ed from the mine at 1880 this morn
ing and brought to this city. No in
quest will be held. 1t is supposed
that the body has lain in the bottom
of the shaft the past ten days. Death
was instantaneous as the head was
crushed. Anderson was past fifty
years of age, single, and so far as
known had no relatives.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-11
PER|G0 GROUP AND PACTOLUS
PLACER LEASED TO KENTUCKY PEOPLE

S. j. Gish and d. w. r. Kinney
of Kentucky, have taken a lease and
bond on all the Perigo property. in
cluding the Gold Dirt and will start
operations at once. There is 100
feet of snow in the road up Gamble
gulch from Rollinsville and a force Of
men will be put to work cleaning it
out so that coal and supplies may be
hauled from Rollinsville.
The group covers a wide area of
mineral land, the principal claims
being the Perigo, Gold Dirt and War
Eagle, and these will all be worked.
The lessees will operate both the
Gold Dirt mill of so tons capacity
and the Perigo mill of 100 tons cap
acity. The Gold Dirt mill will be ell
certified and modern concentration
and the flotation process will be ad-
opted.
The Perigo group is owned by ]. E
Lightbourn, the +. w. Williams es-
tate and Mrs. T. H. Potter. No work
to speak of has been done on the
group for many years. The Perigo
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-11
RED CROSS NOTES

The regular monthly meeting of
the executive board of the Red Cross
chapter met Tuesday evening, when
the Home Service section Of our
chapter was about organized. This
is very important branch of the
Red Cross work.
This section by quick reference to
a hand book of information, is able
to answer all questions and thru the
proper channels get information to
and from our own boys. This in
formation gives peace of mind and
prevents disasters to the families of
our soldiers and sailors. They should
know that they can turn to the Red
Cross for all manner of information
and personal service. The full mem
bership of that committee will be re-
ported next week.
There was also a committee on
entertainment appointed to look after
the raising of Chapter funds, so that
the good and ardent work Of the lad
les may not slacken on account of
shortage of funds. The Red Cross
must meet this "spring drive" of
the Germans as squarely as the AL
lies. Bandages, dressing and the like
will be the munitions with which the
organization will wage its defense.
Its activities must not slacken, rath-
er it must speed up as never before.
Another work of the Red Cross
The imprisoned American soldier will
not suffer lack of food. Relatives Of
Sammies will have no cause to worry
about the -elfare of the war prison
er in this respect for arrangements
have been perfected whereby each
soldier will receive three ten pound
packages of food each week thru
the Red Cross. This valuable service
will be rendered, via Switzerland
where the organization already main
tains representatives who see to the
exchange of prisoners, etc.
The Red Cross is in need of more
workers to fill important positions
in the war zone where its activities
are steadily increasing. A recruiting
card is to be seen in the Red Cross
rooms and qualifications for such
service can be had or learned of
there.
ELIZABETH JENKINS,
Vice. Chairman.
Gilpin observer., 1918-04-11

has been a wonderful producer as
has also the Gold Dirt, although the
Gold Dirt has not been systematical-
ly worked for 40 years, but notwith-
standing, good body of high-grade
gold bearing ore is in the workings.
The gold from all the Perigo proper
ties is"of an exceedingly fine quality,
bringing $500 an ounce at the mint.
The same company that will work
the Perigo group has also acquired
the Pactolus placer ground and has
placed an order for a big dredge, to
be located on the ground as soon as
the weather will permit. This plac-
er ground has heen prospected in
former years and proved to be very
rich, but was never worked to any
extent owing to lack of equipment
This is the most important deal
made in the county in years and the
, operation of the Perigo group and
Pactolus placer will rejuvenate the
northern part of the county and will
also be of great benefit to Black
Hawk and Central,