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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
"Department of State, Oct. 14, 1918.

in the United Sates
 Department of Stae Oct 14, 1918.
 SirIn reply to the communication of the German Gov ernmen dated the 18th instant which you handed me today have the honor to request you to transmit the folowng
 1.-The unqualified acceptance by the present German Gov ernmen and by large majority of the German Reichsag of the terms laid down by the President of the United States of America in his address to the Congress of the United States on the eighth of January 1918 and his subsequent addresses justifes the President in making frank and direct state men of his decisions with regard to the communications of the German Government of the eighth and twelfth of Oco- Der, 1918
 Ut be clearly understood that the processes of evac uaon and the conditions of armce matters which must be left to the judgment and advice of the military ad governments and the Preside feels it his duty to say that arrangement be accepted by the Government of the United States which does not provide absolutely satisfactory safeguards and guarantees of the maintenance o the present military of the armies of the United States and of the Allies in the field He feels confident that he safely assume that this will also be the judgment and decision of the Allied governments
 'The President feels that it also is his duty to add that neither the Government of the United States he quite sure the governments with which the Government of the United States associate belligerent will consent to consider armistce long the armed forces of Germany continue the illegal and nhumane practice which they still persist n At the very time that the German Government breaches the Government of the United States with proposals of peace it's submarines engaged in sinking passenger ships at and not the ships alone but the very boats Tn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
GRIP CASES NOW TOTAL 1,5O9;N NEED OF NURSES 36 Have Now succumbed
 to the Malady in
 Bridgeport.
ILL SUFFER BECAUSE
 OF NURSE SHORTAGE
Factory Employees To Be h. spected- Regulations for
 Trolley Cars.

Influenza continues to gain stronger foothold in Bridgeport.
 For the 24 hours ending at g
 o'clock this morning, 274 new
 cases were reported to the De- partment of Health and the
 total number of cases in the
 city to date now number .5O9.
 Two additional deaths occurred in
 the past 24 hours. bringing the total
 of theses uccumbing to the malady to S6. The health authorities are now fighting with their backs against the wall, and in face of 8 steadily increas-
 ing number of cases, are pleading with the people of Bridgeport to exercise
 the utmost care and caution in pro- tecting themselves and others.
 One of the saddest aspects of the situation in this city, and one which
 the authorities admit is entirely be- yond their control, is the fact that it
 is now becoming impossible to give thep atients proper care. Then uprs. ing care. The nursing situation was termed "desperate" by Health Officer Dr. Walter H. Brown today, who said
 that he has used every available means to obtain sufficient medical at- tendants, both trained and untrained, with but little success.
 "This is not only municipal emer-
 gency," said Dr. Brown. 'It is a na- tional one. Bridgeport is one of the
 largest intuition centers in the coun- try, and it would be dep1orable if in sufficient medical attention was to tie
 up the production of arms and am- munition for the men at the front. Thus far, our factories have not been very hard hit, but we are trying to
 prepare for this greatest emergency
 and ask for nurses. We not only lack
 them at the Isolation hospital, where
 persons who are strangers in this
 city, and those who cannot get ade-
 quate attention at home areb eing
 treated, but 1t is impossible to get
 private nurse in the home of a sufferer who is able to pay a iarge amount for the services. I realize that
 other localities are in the same con-
 dition as Bridgeport and we cannot
 expect aid from any other quarter. Trained and untrained people of Bridgeport must volunteer to take
 care of the ill Under present condi- tions there will soon be number of
 persons suffering for lack of proper attention. It is up to the men and women of this city to signify their intentions to aid in alleviating their pains Both medically trained and un.
 trained persons are urgently needed"
 The Manufacturers Association ia the latest Bridgeport organization to take up the fight against the now dreaded disease, and as a result bulletin has been sent to every fac
 tory in the city. It is the belief of the health authorities that if enough peo-
 pie who are kept under strict super vision, the influenza epidemic will be checked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
Enemy Reported to Be Evacuating Ostend Send ing Large Boatloads of Troops Away, From Coastal Region-Forces Under King Albert Now Within Two Miles of Important Rail Gen. ter of Courtrai- French Take Roulers.
(By The Associated Pressl

Tn Flanders anad from the Disc to the Mouse the Allied troops continue vigorous blows for important gains As the French press the aonsne regon the Allied offen in Belgium and the American operations west of the Mouse being renewed today with success.
 Smashing through the network of railways in western Flanders the Belgian French and British forces under King Albert within two miles of the important rail center of Courrai The Allies also dominate with their guns the rail- road running Lille to the Belgian coast by way of Cour hamper they have not cut off, all ton between Ostend and Lille
 German resistance in Flanders appears to be only for purpose of delaying the Allies until the evacuation Bel gum can be completed The reported to be evacuat ing be sending large boaloads of troops away from the coastal region
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15

In the early morning darkness while the troops aboard we're sleep ing the America settled with her keel in the mud leaving only three of her eight decks, together with parts o1 her tunnels, above water.
 So far as was known up to noon there was no loss of life. Earlie, reports were that between thirty and forty of the crew had perished after being trapped in the boiler room,
 Troops were placed on guard out side the pier. The cause of the ac- cident remained a mystery to nav, department officials.
 The submerged America, next tc the largest of the governments trans. ports, was within sight of persons crossing the lower Hudson river on ferryboats. The vessel appeared tc be resting on an even keel, Tug boats and government vessels with cranes began operations to raise her
 The America of 22,622 tons gross has a capacity for carrying 5000 troops and a crew of 1,20J men. o: the troops 1t was said that only 200 or 800 were on board at the time. Ali the coal had been placed in the bunk CTS except a small portion to have been loaded today.
 The ship went down in 25 minutes, It was said. Red Cross workers were summoned to administer to the shivering soldiers and relief supplies arrived in army trucks throughout the forenoon.
 Regarding possible loss of life, a naval official here in authority, said
 Only incomplete information is ia the hands of the authorities of tho port. Any loss of life must be de- termined by a checking up of the muster rolI,'
 This official and other investigators stated that no circumstances of a sus- picious character had been learned of but that the inquiry was continu- ing,
 One theory expressed in naval quarters was that in the hurried coal ing and scupplying of the ship during
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
ATTENTION BRIDGEPORTERS

The Spanish influenza epidemic raging throughout the country. has completely drained the supply of nurses in the city of Bridgeport. There are a number of patients at the Isolation hospital and in private homes who are suffering because of the lack of adequate nursing. The Department of Health has taken every available means to obtain men and women to combat the epidemic. The need for nurses. both trained and untrained, is desperate. Citizens who can possibly help are asked to volunteer for patriotic and hu- mane reasons. Help keep arms and ammunition flowing to the boys on the other side, by aiding in fighting influenza. You will keep the Bridgeport factories open. Get in communication with the Department of Health, First Bridgeport National Bank build ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15

Between the Disc and the Argonne the French are pressing the enemy hard East of the Disc the French are within a half mile of the Serre along most Of it's length and have advanced between five and six miles from Laon. Even the Aisne is fast being lost to the enemy as a means of defense. The French now threat
 en Rethel having captured Nanteuil- sur-Aiane, two and one half miles
 west of Rethel and about the same distance east of Chateau Porcein Keeping step with the American operations east of the Argonne, the
 French are advancing west of the forest. West of Grand Pre- General i Gouraud has moved north of the
 Aisne and taken the towns of Olizy and Termes, strengthening out a bulge in the Allied line.
 ] Between the Argonne and the
 Mouse the Americans are battling for ward today through the German wire i entanglements. Tanks have been l brought up especially in the region west of Ror7agne. As on Monday, the Germans are resisting stubbornly, but satisfactory progress is being made It>is ru1nored that British monitors have entered Ostend, but this report lis without confirmation Should it
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
WANT FRANCE 10 STOP SMELLING
 LARGE: TOWNS

Amsterdam. Oct 15.---The German government has proposed to France that, in common with her Allies, France undertake to refrain from bombarding large towns of northern France and enter into an agreement with Germany to permit, at any rate, portion of the population of Valen- ciennes to pass into the French lines, says an official statement from Ser lin.
 The Berlin government, in making this proposal, represents itself as un- able to prevent the eastward flight of the population of Valenciennes- The proposal was made through the Swiss government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
SAILORS LOST

Washington, Oct. 15.-Paul L. Mar veil, of Wareham, Mass, quartermas- ter.is, missing from the U. s. s. Seneca and John T. Mathers, of Washington, Iowa, electrician, has been reported lost from the steamship Lake City, sunk in collision Sept. 31, the depart ment announced today,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
Unconditional Surrender General Interpretation
 Of Pres. Wilson's Reply

American and Allied Officials Say Only Through Absolute Surrender Can Enemy Now Prevent Terminating Evidence of Defeat, Invasion Of Germany-Put It Beyond Power of Germany to Reap Benefit From Insincere Move Toward Peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
From Disc To Mouse Allied Troops Continue
 Smashing Blows For Many Important Gains
TRANSPORT AMERICA SINKS
 AT DOCK; NO LOSS OF LIFE

Hoboken N. J., Oc 15shorly before the American troop transport America formerly the German transatlantic passen- steamship Amerka about to sail today for Europe with soldiers and supplies the vessel foundered at her pier here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
NEW SUB MENACE; SHIPbUIL DERS TO
 SPEED UP WORK

Washington, Oct. 15.---American shipbuilders were called upon by Sec retary Daniels today to speed up their output of destroyers to meet the men, ace of the new and greater subma- rine effort which Germany is known to be planning.
 Amsterdam, Monday, Oct. 14.--- There Is good reason to believe that the German submarine warfare will reach a climax during the winter, ac- cording to the Rheinisch Westphalian Gazette, which says it will produce a crisis of unanticipated dimensions in entente countries.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
GETS SENATORIAL NOMINATION

New Haven, Oct 15.-Thomas F. Falls of Milford, was nominated for senator by the Fourteenth District Democratic convention last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
ESTABLISH FOUR HOSPITALS

Washington, Oct. 15-Hospitals have been established by the Ameri- can Red Cross in Italy at Milan, Rome, Genoa and Florence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15

The navy is in urgent need of sex tants, either old or new.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15

From the Secretary of State to the Charge dAaires of Switzerland, ad interim, in charge of German interests in the United States:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vicin- ity: Fair and continued cool CT tonight with frost; We'd nesday fair and warmer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15
IN DYNG WORDS WILSON DOOMS KAISER GERMANY PLEDGES AGREEMENT

bH p any car HeJ o ha he hHero 1 he German nation is o n th
 and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-15

("Signed) ROBERT LANSING"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
PRIVATE MCKAY REPORTED
SERIOUSLY ILL WITH FLY

Hon. and Mrs. Wright T. Paulk
received telegram from their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wright Mckay, that her
husband, who enlisted in the army
and is in training at the University
of Florida at Gainesville, is a victim
to Spanish "fu" and is seriously i'll
On account of the scarcity of doc.
tors and nurses at Gainesville, Mr.
Paulk tried to secure medical helr
and nurses here and in Jacksonville
but failed to be able to get them
Everywhere there seems to be a
scarcity of doctors and nurses.
A later report informed the family
that Mr.. Mckay was some better and
his many friends trust that he will
continue to improve
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
WATSON LOSES OUT
At CONVENTION
(From the Macon Telegraph)

(From the Macon Telegraph)
Macon. Ga, Oct. 3.-Watsonism
was out-maneuvered in the state
Democratic convention here today.
The Sage of McDuffie died a politi-
cal death with his own "Chief Coun-
sci" J. Gordon Jones, of Cordele,
preaching his funeral sermon.
The out-maneuvering was done by
w. H. Burwell, of Sparta, who laid
the whole Watson plot before the
convention and then called for a
show down, but before he could get
it Watson's attorney saw the hand
writing on the wall and withdrew
the appeal OF the Thomson man in
his contest for the congressional cleo
ton in the tenth district This means
that the Watson menace is removed
in so far as the tenth district is con-
cerned, for the appeal to the district
committee was withdrawn several
days ago, and there is no other court
of last resort left to which he can
carry his case.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
LENS EVACUATED
BY GERMAN
TROOPS

With the Allied Armies in France.
Lens, the heart of the great coal re-
gion in Northern France and Armen-
there's, almost equally important as a
manufacturing center, have been
evacuated by the Germans; the Ger
man fortified positions between Cam
brai and St. Quentin have been def
nitely smashed, and the Austro- Hun
garians in Albania, forsaken by their
former allies, the Bulgarians, are in
full retreat northward toward their
border from the Adriatic Sea to Lake
OF the reconquering of invaded
Belgium and the progress of the
French and Franco-American forces,
respectively, north of Rheims and
eastward in Champagne 60 the v;cin-
ity OF Verdun, the tale remains the
same-the Germans slowly but sure.
ly are being forced everywhere to
give ground and their defenses daily
continue to be eaten into, notwitll.
standing the strong resistance that
the enemy is imposing to make null
the efforts of the Allies to close in on
all sides of the great battle arc from
the North Sea to the Swiss border
and compel the German high COM
mand to reconstruct its fighting line
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
LIBERTY LOAN
DRIVE IS ON

Chairman J. J. Dorminey announces
that the allotment list for the Fourth
Liberty Loan can be found at the
banks of the city and in his Office in
the FarmerGarbutt building. Every
one is urged to take up their allot-
ment of these bonds, as no slackers
will be tolerated in Ben Hill.
1t is every ones patriotic duty to
make this loan to our Government
and the public will be thoroughly ad-
vised of any who fail to take their al
loted amounts or who fail to SUBJ
scribe to any of these bonds. The
county must go over the top and it is
far from it yet.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
COUNTY, GEORGIA. OCT T. 1918
NOTED SINGER COM.
ING TO BAPTIST
CHURCH

The coming Of Prof. A. A. LYON.
OF Atlanta, to take charge of the mu-
sic in the Baptist revival services now
in progress is doing much towards in
jecting new enthusiasm in the song
services. Mr.. Lyon is not only a d.
rector of music who knows how to
get the best results from chorus and
congregational singing but possesses
a solo voice of rare charm. He is
rapidly winning his way into the
hearts of the hearers.
Rev. T. F. Galloway, who is doing
the preaching during the revival, is
preaching each afternoon on some
phase of the Second Coming of Christ
and the large congregations attend
ing these services indicate the interest
in the subject The night services
are evangelistic. Mr.. Callaway's
theme last night was "The Last Great
Trial" which proved to be a sermon
or the judgment. Tonight his theme
will be Thou Art the Man"
Services will be held Saturday af-
ternoon and night
! Sunday is expected to be the great
est day of the entire series. Three
services will be held. In the afternoon
Mr.. Galloway will preach on the
Signs of the Second Coming of
Christ" His subject at night will be
"All Have Sinned."
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
LIBERTY PARADE
AND ORhTORy
OPENS BOND
DRIVE

Headed by the drum and bugle
corps, the Boy Scouts under COM
niand of Messrs. Wilkerson and Wat
crs set the pace for the Liberty Loan
drive which was inaugurated Thurs
day morning by Chairman J. ]. Dor
Nancy and his elaborate organization
throughout the county. Chairman
John H. Barnhill, assisted by the
High School faculty, was in charge
of the parade features of the day and
assembled the pupils of the High
School near the Carnegie Library
promptly at 10 A. NJ, when hundreds
of others joined the marching column.
Attired in regulation Red Cross cos
tune, about sixty young ladies form
cd part of the interesting pageant
which was greeted by large crowds
along the side walks throughout the
lengthy march. A number of decor
ated autos joined in and attracted
considerable favorable comment.
At the courthouse the parade was
met by Chairman J. J.. Dorminey and
his committees. The large assembly
gathered on the courthouse lawn.
where Rev. T. F. Galway, of Macon,
delivered one of the most impressive
patriotic appeals that has been heard
in the county. The speaker was in
troduced by Rev. L. A. Hill After
the speaking the parade again formed
and marched on through East Pine
west to Lee street, where they were
disbanded. Under the management
of Mrs. Mcmillan, the principal of the
colored schools, about hundred col
ored children, costumed in Red Cross
paraphernalia, made up the rear guard
of the parade and came in for a good
deal of praise for their patriotic par
ticipation.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
NURSES NEEDED AT
CAMP GORDON

Mrs. Robert E. Lee, chairman of
the woman's division of the County
Council of Defense, has received a
notice requesting Nshe enlistment of
patriotic women as nurses at Camp
Gordon. The emergency is great, as
the boys are sick in large numbers,
and nurses are scarce. Any one
wishing to volunteer will please COM
municate with Mrs Robt. f. Lee No
experience is necessary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
u. S. PATROL BOAT
GOES DOWN WITH
LOSS OF 1l8 MEN

Washington.-Loss of the naval pa
troll boat Tampa, formerly the coast
guard cutter Miami, with all on board
ll6 men,, was announced today by the
Navy Department. The vessel was
sunk on the night of Sept. 20 in the
British channel off the coast of Eng
land, and Vice Admiral Sims report
indicated that she was torpedoed
while escorting a convoy.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
Committees Work Hard

During the entire day the untiring
sales committees were stationed in
the Courthouse, where hundreds OF
volunteers came to take their quota
of bonds allotted to them Many
doubled their subscriptions and only
very few fell below their allot-
ments. The entire amount subscribed
during the day for the Fitzgerald dis
trict was 10000 of which about
$500 was taken by the negroes OF
the city, being made up of about 4O
individual subscriptions.
A complete list of subscribers will
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
RAIL WAY EMPLOYEES
SUBSCRIBE TO 4TH
LIBERTY LOAN

Chief Clerk c. B. Watts of the A.
b. & A. shops furnishes the following
list OF subscribers in the mechanical
department of the A. B. & A. Rail
way. The list is not quite complete,
but the small number who have thus
tar failed to subscribe will do so in
time to get into. the next report The
railway employees are patriotic and
are doing their part in winning the
be published in the Leader-Enter-
prise as soon as received:
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04

D. W. M. Whitley is now mem
Der Of the State Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, representing the 3rd
Congressional district on the. COM
mittee.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04

Placed again, their lives at stake!
Now these men for fighting known
Come to help us float the loan.
When you'd turn and close your door.
Saying Il have bought befote'
Think of them, who fighting, fell,
Waiting but till wounds were well!
Giving all if death arrived
Going back if they survived!
Europe's sons, and yet our own!
Welcome Legion. Welcome Loan.
Jesse F. Gelders.
Courtesy Daily Oklahoma News.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
WILL MEET TOMORROW

A meeting of the City Executive
Committee will be held in the office
of Mayor Clayton Jay Saturday, Oct.
5th, 1890 A. M.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04

be published in the Leader Enterprise
as soon as tabulated by the commit
tee and the public will be given an op-
portunity to know who's who in Ben
Hill county.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-04
The Legionr,aires

Their eyes a-sparkle, breasts aflame
With medals won in Freedoms name,
Midst flags that fluttered in the breeze
And told of glories overseas,
They came, remnant of the band ?
That fought and guarded Frances land
A remnant in their strength alone
The cause they held, had rather grown.
Some had fallen sorely hurt,
Writihing in the CRIME and dirt
Nursed to life and babe go
Once again and meet the foe,
Not murmur did they make
The Newark journal., 1918-01-03
j ' ' 7 ' Y Y 2 4X { i. PAROQUET ITEMS
U ' ' ' ' ' ' U y ' <.

Paroquet, Jan. 2.oChas. Pra- ther of Batesville was busi- ness visitor here Saturday.
 ". A. Shanks made a busi- ness trip to Newport Saturday.
 J. P. Williams made a busi- ness trip to Bateville Tuesday.
 Henry Linebough of Wy cough township spent the lat ter part of the week here with his daughter, Mrs. C.. w. Yan- ey.
 J. w. Freeman of Batesville came down Saturday to look out a location for him and his new bride.
 Rev. E. A. Horn preached two excellent sermons here Sunday and Sunday night.
 Miss Georgie East spent the holidays at Newport with rela- tives.
 Mrs. John Hurt of Tupelo spent Monday night here vis- ting her brother, John Barber.
 C. P. Vaughan of Newark was a business visitor here Tuesday.
 Mrs. Allie Cronise spent Tuesday morning at Newark shopping.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed Gregory were visitors here Tuesday.
 Rev. and Mrs. V. C. Erwin of Newark spent New Years here with Mr. and Mrs. C. c. Whisnant.