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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09
Enemy Armies Continue
Euacuation ofBelgian
Coast; Set More Fires

in the regions OF Beaurevoir and
Mont Brehain. in which $50 Ger
man prisoners were taken. On the
front of attack British and Amer-
cans are pushing eastward IRON the
hills west Of the canal between the
two towns toward the railway juno
ton OF Bohain and the railway lines
running north and south which are
so important to the German supply
system in this region.
Successful continuation OF the
French advance and northeast OF
Rheims is menacing the security OF
the Laon massif. Alter capturing
Berry-Au-Bac, the French are fight
ING their way into Conde- -Suippc
at the junction OF the Aisne and
Suippe.
May Outflank Foe.
Progress southwark from these
towns would outilank both the
Champagne and Laon positions now
occupied by the GermanS-and make
untenable the lines OF both the Aisne
and the Retournc. In the center
by entering Isles-Sur-Suippe, and
capturing Suippe, and made nee
essarv a retirement to the Retourne
or Aisne, further north.
On the north the Belgian and
British pressure is maintained and
under threat of further major at
tacks, the Germans continue to-
withdraw from the Belgian coastal
region. 1t is reported the enemy is
removing all telephone lines and
burning his stores at Knokke, five
miles from the Holland frontier
east of Zeebrugge.
From the Suippe to the Meuse, on
the southern end OF the line, the
French and Americans continue to
press the enemy hard. Large fires
are reported behind the German
lines on the American sector east OF
the Argonne and the important
town of Brieuilles, on the western
bank of the Meuse is burning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09

Rome, Oct Samuel Gompers president of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor, who is here with delegation OF
American labor leaders, strongly denounced the recent
the central powers, saying that the German
seeks weaken the unity Of the democratic nations and
lessen their fighting spirit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09

New York Oct S-The attitude of the American Fedora
Labor toward the German peace proposal that
should be ignored and the thing to do is to batter
the enemy lines until has been secured such has
heen enuncaed by President Wilson This attitude is set
forth in statement John r. Alpine acting president of the
federation eegraphed here from Washington to the Amer
can Alliance for Labor and Democracy which made public
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09

Muskogee. Okla, Oct. S.-With
more than 1000 cases OF influenza
and four deaths resulting from the
disease reported, the county council
CONTINUED on Page 81
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asked whether accepts the laid down by the preSi
dent in his address to congress January and subsequent
addresses
Text of Reply to Germany
The text of the communication handed to the charge
of Switzerland here follows:
Sir have the honor to acknowledge behalf of the
president your note Of October 9th nclosing the
caon from the German government to the PRESIDENT and
am instructed by the president to request you to make
the following communication to the imperial German
chancellor:
"'Before making reply to the request of the imperial
German government and in order that that reply shall be
candid and straightforward the momentos interests
involved require the president of the United States deems
it necessary himself Of the exact meaning OF the
note of the imperial chancellor Does the imperial chan
ceor mean that the imperial German government accepts
the terms laid down by the president in his address to the
congress of the United States the 8th of January last
and in subsequent addresses and that its object in enter
ing into discussions would be only to agree upon the prac
tica details of their application?
"The president feels bound to say with regard to the
suggestion Of armisce that he would not feel at lib
erty to propose cessation Of to the governments
with which the government of the United States is
cated against the central powers long the armies
of those powers upon their soil The good faith Of any
the central powers Immediately withdraw their forces
everywhere from invaded territory.
'Ihe president also feels that he is justified in asking
whether the imperial chancellor is speaking merely for the
constituted authorities Of the empire who have far
Quoted the war He deems the to these questions
vital from every point Of view.
accept sir the renewed assurances Of my high con-
sideration "ROBERT LANSING"
No answer to the Austrian peace proposal is cOntem-
plated for the present This made known officially.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09
Weather Forecast

For Ardmore and vicinity: To-
night and Wednesday generally
fair.
East Texas: Tonight and We'd
nesday generally cloudy.
oklahoma Tonight and We'd
nesday generally fair, cooler to-
night, in north portion.
West Texas: Tonight and
Wednesday fair; colder tonight
in north portion.
Local Temperature
Maximum temperature yester-
day 90 degrees; minimum last
night 65.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09
WILSON ASKS MAXLONULAN
WHETHER He REPRESENTS
PEOPLE OR HUN RULERS
BULLETIN, 3:ll p. NJ.

Washington, Oct. S.-President Wilson today
informed the German government that before the
United States can discuss an armistice German
trOOps must Withdraw from all invaded country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09
bRE EWERS AND LIQUOR
INTEREST ACCUSED
OF H Gil { RIM { 5
DOCUMENT FILED IN SENATE
BY SENATOR JONES
MAKES CHARGES
WANTS THEM PROBE D
Accused of Financing Newspapers
in Their Interest Deceiving Pub
lie, Debauching Officials, Main
tanning Hun Propaganda Organ
and OF Being Pro-German.

Wa,hiuotou Oc, -Choroes
that the United States Brewers Gs.
sociation and individual members
have secretly financed newsnapcrs
in the interest of the liouor traffic
contributed to the National Ger
man-Amcrican Alliance been CON
yictcd of corrup political practices
and Improperly influenced stale and
national legislation were renewed in
memorandum filed today by SEN
ator Tones of WASHINGTON. republ;-
can. with the senate Judiciary sub.
committee investigating ioans by
brewers TO Arthur Brisbane in con-
ncction with the lattcr's purchase OF
the Washington Times.
Senator Jones, author OF the res
olution adopted by the senate and
under which the Subcommittee is
acting presented his memorandum
for the purpose of contonding that
the inquiry Is uniimited in scope
and not, as has been suggested, con-
fined alone to the Washington
Times.
"Thc resolution was drawn and
purposely so, Senator Jones
statement declared, so that any
committee acting under it would
have ample authority tO follow any
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09

He asked Chancellor MaXimilm whether he repre-
sented the German people the authorities Of the empire
who are conducting the war
The presidents message not a reply, but in the
form Of an inquiry. The imperial German government is
asked whether accepts the terms laid down by the presi
dent in his address to congress January and subsequent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09

London Oct 8-The Turkish cabinet has resigned, ac-
cording to dispatch from Bene, Switzerland to The
Evening Star The message says that great excitement
prevails at Constantinople.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-09

it is time TO think of redcemng
your pledge in buying
w. S. S.
We Have Them.
GUARANTY STATE BANK.
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SPECIAL VOTE OFFER

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Week ending April m 100000 will be issued each cand
date who turns in 6veyear subscriptions.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Campaign opens March 20 1918 and closes May l. 1918
at l o'clock, P NJ
a. Any child, II years of OF good
character, is eligible to this campaign.
s. No salaried connected with this paper eligible to
enter the campaign.
Nominations be made either by letter by filling in the
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5 Candidates can be nominated by any friend
o. Votes this campaign be secured by clipping coupons
from The Enterprise securing prepaid subscriptions to
this paper The schedule for issuing
elsewhere in this issue
T. Votes in this campaign be bought transferred
Votes issued subscriptions be reserved and voted
the option of the candidate.
Should there be special offers nauguraed
during this campaign all subscriptions turned in from the beginning
OF the campaign shall apply the awarding of such
TO- In the event of tie for pve offered prize identical
all respects with that tied for will tying
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H. Any controversy disputes arising during this campaign
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
REBEKAH DIVISION MEETING

The Ninth Division of Rebekahs I.
Q. Q. F. of Ga, of which Mrs. FIR
Justice is president, held their District
meeting here Friday the 10Th.
Representatives were present from
Douglas, Vidalia and Fitzgerald, the
other lodges in the district sending in
their reports.
A large delegation came from Doug
las Friday morning to participate in
the days session and in the evening
several more came through in cars
and were the guests of Magnolia
Lodge at their regular meeting.
The degree work was exempli6ed
for the benefit of the visitors. who
praised it very highly and after a
splendid meeting all were invited to
the dining room where refreshments
were served,
The next division meeting will be
held at Douglas.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
MRS. ROWLETT. WILL VISIT
FITZGERALD TOMORROW

Mrs. John w. Rowlett, State Presi-
dent of the Georgia Branch of the
National Mothers Congress Parent
Teachers Associations will be in Fitz-
gerald all day Tuesday April End to
visit the schools and Associations of
Fitzgerald. At this time Mrs. Row.
lett is making tour of the State,
coming here from Thomasville.
Tuesday morning Supt. Ricketson
will conduct Mrs. Rowlett and party
through the Fitzgerald schools. In
the afternoon there will be a general
meeting of all Associations at the
Carnegie Library at 3 P. NJ. All pa
rents and friends are cordially invited
to be present. There will be a mu-
steal program by the school children
as well as talk by Mrs. Rowlett on
the work that is being done in Geor-
gia
While in the city Mrs. Rowlett will
be the guest of Mrs. G. A. Heide.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
TO THE YOUNG MEN OF
BEN HILL COUNTY

Present indications are that June
5th, 1918, will be next registration
day for all men who have become II
years of age to include that date. If
you are eligible to register you can
not volunteer thereafter Hundreds of
promotions recently made. Enlist
now and choose your branch and be-
come qualified for next promotions.
Ages l8 to 40 inclusive, if not regis
tered. No consent of parents required
between IL and Fl; both married and
single men eligible; ability to speak
English only required. Regular army:
infantry, cavalry, coast and field ar
tillery, engineers, quartermaster's
corps, medical department, signal
corps.
National army: quartermaster's
corps, remount service, engineers,
veterinary corps, United States
guards.
National guard: infantry, cavalry,
field artillery. These divisions will
soon be OVER THERE.
Colored men also wanted for Steve
dore regiments. See your postmas-
ter or army recruiting sergeant, Fitz-
gerald, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

We wish call readers attention the full page adver-
tsement in this paid for by the First National and Exchange
National Banks the interest of the sale of THIRD LIBERTY
LOAN BONDS. number of other patriotic firms have also
tracted for space enlist your interest the LIBERTY LOAN
The Government has allotted $4,000 of this bonds eBn Hill
ty and will be to the credit of the people of this county this
amount oversubcrbed We standing behind these bonds
with the of the nation and should hesitate take this
bond issue If this nation takes the three billion dollar
bond issue this would have bearing
successful and early close of the than would
men later The psychological effect upon the learn that
the entire American people enthusiastically behind
dent and when loan that would drive
1T home to the German lords
nis no matter when where and how. To Allied
the sale would demonstrated with them in
their undertaking and would additional enthusiasm
armies.
We must do part and the soldiers will do theirs
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
HUGH DORSEY BROWN

The many friends tot Mr.. and Mrs
Talrnadge Brown deeply sympathize
with them in the sudden death of their
baby boy, Hugh Dorsey, on last Fri.
day afternoon.
He was such bright little fellow
only eleven months old, but had en-.
deared himself to all who knew him
by his sweet baby ways. He was bur.
led on Saturday at 10 clock in the
family burying ground at Lynnwood
The casket was covered with beaut;.
ful floral offerings and many were
carried to the grave by friends.
The parents and family have the
sympathy of the community in their
sad bereavement.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
AUTO DECORATIONS WILL RI
IN CHARGE OF GORDON
PEMBERTON

Mr.. Gordon Pemberton arrived ir
the city Sunday and will have charge
OF the decorations for the Auto Show
Mr.. Pemberton is an experienced
decorator and carries large supply
OF decorating material and designs
ooth tor outside decorating as we'll as
decorating for the parade.
Mr.. Pemberton has shown on pre-.
Vious occasions that he has the ability
and the taste to do attractive work
and we feel assured that he will give
the city patriotic dressing for the
auto show.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express thanks to our
neighbors and friends, the lodge of
Masons, and the machinists at the
A, B. & A. for their beautiful floral
designs and the many kindnesses done
during the illness and death of our
brother, w. C. Kent.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. A. Kent and family.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
BE WITH THE BOYS

AS boys leave "for there, many
of them will, let's not tell them goodbye For not
going "over there, in loving thought and loving good
wishes? Are going to the firing line with them thus
and on cover the top?"
The above beautiful quotation from article OF James B. Ne
VIM of the Atlanta Georgian the right suggestion Tell the boys
ALL with them and will stay with them to the last in thought
labor home with and for the
safe
We make such sacrifices at home with the
SUPREME SACRIFICE these boys making ready
support all funds buy literally of the Liberty Bonds
make all other activities subservent the winning
war you can't buy Liberty Bonds YOU buy Thrift Stamps
and War Savings Certificates All contribute the Red
and Army Y Whosoever does appear prominently
cordng his means the lists of these activities Sinking
duty and is false his country and his people There should be
none in Ben Hill county SO marked.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
ATTENTION
RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS

lou are requested to have vour
pupiis at the courthouse in this civ
next Saturday at P. M. for the mr.
pose OF participating in the parade for
the THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. This
invitation was to be extended Won a.
your meeting Saturday, but failed 70
Oe delivered to Supt Billiard in time
riease bring as many of your child
rem as possible as this occasion ;.
% great Importance to our country.
rag raising and martial music will,
DC features for the afternoon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
NOTICE

All persons, firms and corporations
that have not paid their occupation
taxes are hereby requested to call
at the City Hall and pay same, as
they are now past due.
c. F. DIXON,
tt Chief of Police.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express to our neigh
bors and friends our sincere thanks
for their kind attentions and for the
many beautiful floral offerings at the
death of our darling baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talmadge Brown.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
CAPTURES TWO PRIZES

Stewart F. writes us that he CAP
tured two prizes at the University.
First, the Freshman prize for an es-
say on Thrift Stamps and the other a
similar essay in which all classes of
the University were entered.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
USED CARS FOR SALE

One Overland SO fve-passenger in
Al shape.
One Studebaker, seven-passenger.
Two Chevrolets, fve-pasengers.
One Maxwell
One Dodge.
WILEY FLETCHER.
tt Fitzgerald Auto Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
BOY SCOUTS

You are requested to meet at the
City Hall tomorrow night at 7:3O.
w. c. Wilkerson,
Scoutmaster.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

WOODWARD MACHINERY FOR
SALE-l eight-horse International
gasoline engine, one splitter, saws
and frames for sale at bargain. Call
on Wiley Fletcher at Fitzgerald Auto
Company. If
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r. A. M. MEETING

Regular convocation of Fitzgerald
chapter No. 81 R. A. M. Tuesday eve
ming, April End at 8 o'clock.
Work in NJ. E. NJ. and R. A. de.
grees. Companions are requested tc
attend. Visitors welcome.
c. L. Fox, H. P.
J. w. Pearson, Secretary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
BICYCLE FOUND

If the owner will identity bicycle
in my possession, which appears to
have been stolen last December. he
can have it by paying for this adver-
tiSement.
c. F. DIXON,
tt Chief of Police.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Mrs. ]. Denham and little daughter
have returned to their home in Balm
bridge after short visit to her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio Coates.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
FOUND

AUTO TAG FOUND-1ol8 tag
number 567S6 can be had at the Hob
by Shop (Dew Crop Inn) on East
Pine street by paying for this adver-
tisement. #
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

FOR SALE-One 2-horsepower
and one 3.horse power H. c. Gas
oiine Engines, in good condition. At
bargain. Apply Leader-Erterprise.
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FOR RENT
LOST

STOLEN-Saturday night, March
9TH, one Ford Car. Fender slightly
bent; Firestone tires on rear wheel.
Motor number 2l1644o. $50 reward
for return. See Chief of Police Chas.
Dixon. CHAS. HAMILTON. dAS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Mrs. w. M. Bryan has returned
from Cordele where she was the
guest of Mrs. e. E. Karter for few
days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Private short of Camp Wheeler,
was in the city Saturday to hsake
hands with his many friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Mrs. J. Seward Lott, of Douglas,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marcus Luke recently.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Miss Madge Paulk will give her
spring music recital next Friday eve
ming at the School Auditorium in
Osierfield.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Mrs. Owen J. Clark, Mrs. Jim Da-
Wis and Mrs. M. J. Johnson, of Ocilla
were in Fitzgerald Friday shopping
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
STAND BY THE PRESIDENT

There still people this country to be re-
minded that this is not only President Wilson's
cratic party war; but THE AMERICAN PEOPLES WAR.
There still some who need be reminded
times when to play politics criminal and this
President Wilson Chief of armed forces
OF the Republic not because he Democrat for Republican
might have been his place and have had problems
solve lie the commander because having been
presidential char he under the provision of the Constitution
that places the hands of that official the leadership
times of war He asking support because you demo-
crat or republican, member of other party
you are an American and country is in danger
need OF your services He asking your loyalty doing
his utmost to YOUR battles you safeguard YOUR in
terests
The Administration does not claim that has mistakes
1t makes no claim to upeuman wisdom knowledge It can
however, and does claim that the immense the war has
imposed upon have been discharged with of mistakes
1t admits the limitations of human nature itself hon
es of purpose and sincere desire administer affairs of the
nation to the lasting interest of the whole people
Your needs YOUR support not YOUR criticism It
must have support YOUR interests suffer If for no
other than sefnterest afford
criticism not prepared remedy remedy for
the evils OF which complain accept affairs come for
ward with loyal and wholehearted support conditions will be
much more apt to change for the better.
Stand by the President by your country and by your own
homes " 800
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Mrs. c. A. Foster, working in the
interest of the Kings Daughters
Home for Old Ladies in Macon, was
a recent visitor in our city on bust
ness.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

SAWMILL FOR SALE-Complete
sawmill for sale. Inquire J. Kasse-
witz, Fitzgerald, Ga. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

FOR SALE CHEAP-One thirty
horse fire box steam boiler; one 30
horse portable boiler; one sixteen
horse gas engine made by John Deer
Plow Co. The above boilers and en-
gines are in ready use. Casper Hide
& Skin Co., 113 East Central Ave. If
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PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS
q. S q

Mrs. W. c. Crenshaw has returned
from an extended visit to relatives in
Atlanta and Nashville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Fine Jersey Cow,
with young calf. Bargain. Red Jones,
Phone 1871, Fitzgerald, Ga. 1t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Maryland voted for nationwide prohibition decided to keep
her supply OF booze hand friendly effort to ouench those
Washington thrss
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

Holland seems to have gotten dutch shipping
iand 49, 80
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

SHINGLES AND LUMBER
For Shingles, Lumber and Wood
see H. B. Sward, Phone SOIL. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01
-. Our Az.
1cssi6edHzl
xTler)0r1ulsl'lltA
WANTED
WAN T e D

WANTED-To buy 1000 lbs. sec
ond-hand casinga Fitzgerald Vul-
canizing Compans. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-01

noneakabe tank has been perfected What is needed is
-exhaustible one
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-04
AMERICA AND THE ALLIES
AMERICA AND HER ALLIES

o Lands of and Fatherand the beautiful A lands 0 Q of 0  of Hail
  lovers mailed with From Easto Westan ar endeth
  fills with plight world of To all and willing sacrifice; To neghbors the world Fatherland