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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
282 IN ARMY
FROM FLORIDA
DURING APRIL

Jacksonville. Fla, May Especial J
During April, the first anniversary
month of the declaration of war against
Gefmany, Florida to the number of osy
enlisted in the regular and nartonaI
armies. passing the record of March bv
F54. majority Of those enlisting were
white men of high type. but a large
number of patriotic negroes were also
included. An even better record is ex
pected during May
The fact is dawning upon men of SER
wee age that prfvates and non-commis
stoned officers are well cared for nv
the government: in fact that many
men can give their loved one more
money through serving in the ARM
than they can in civil life This on ac-
count of the liberal allotments made to
dependents Of the men in service tn |
which is added largo insurance at eY-
tremely low rates. Furthermore. the
mental and physical benefits receiver
in army training better equip a man for
business and professional success after
the war ends
Those interested in the service arr
requested to apply at one of the ro-
sruifing stations. to their nearest most
masters or to travelling recruit agents
1f he army for information. examina-
ion and transportation /
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
BASKET SUPPLY.
SOURCE WORRY
TO UNCLE SAM
sarsHfCa~ ruH1rs 10 DEFEND AL
MOST EXCLUSIVELY ON OWN RE-
SOURCES, 1T is REVEALED IN DE-
PARTMENT REPORT.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-War conditions
exclusively on her own resources for
asupply of baskets, it is revealed in a
a supply of baskets, it is revealed in
try made public tonight by the tariff
commission.
Importation of cheaper baskets vir-
tually has stopped. Prior to the war
Germany was the largest maker of the
commodity for the American trade.
Then Japan, which had taken up the
task after the blockade of the German
coast, was compelled to relinquish a
large export trade in baskets to this
country because Of an increase in ocean
freight rates frorfz 50 to $50 per ton.
In this country. says the commits
sion's report, scarcity of labor, strikes.
increased cost o. material and higher
wages have resulted in a rise in price
of the finished article from 100 to 200
per cent. As a result, many of the
large commercial consumers are turn
ing to substitute containers made OF
papier-mache. pasteboard and wood We
neer.
Willow and rattan Discriminating in
this country is emery Housenoiu in-
dustry. The manufacturer of splint.
or wood veneer baskets is carried on
in factories. and in this line the Amer
iean manufacturer has no competition
from abroad. Liverpool, N. Y. with
the sole exception of New York City,
turns out more willow baskets than
any other place in the country. A pre-
war output of between 10000 and H.
noo dozen annually has been exceeded
materially in the last year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
ATLANTA DISTRICT MAKES
MOST SENSATIONAL. FINISH

Washington, May 5.-The Atlanta dis
trict, which has been at the bottom of
the percentage table during most of
the third Liberty Loan campaign. made
the most sensational finish OF any dis
trict in the United States, said the
treasury statement tonight Based on
late Sunday returns, managers of the
campaign at Atlanta predicted the dis
trict might oversubscribe fifty per cent.
pensacola reported nine hundred
thousand dollars and Florida reported
total subscription of seventeen mil
lion, four hundred and eleven thousand.
five hundred dollars
Jacksonville raised five million. two
hundred thousand, more than a million
over the quota. and everyone of the
four hundred and twenty-seven coun-
ties in the district oversubscribed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
CASUALTY LIST HAS
NAMES ff9 SOLDIERS

Washington, May 5.-The casualty
list today contained one hundred and
nineteen names, as follows: Killed in
actian, ten 80 died of wounds. -0nes died
OF accident, two; died OF disease, one !:
died OF other causes, two; missing in
action, ten; wounded severely, twenty
six; wounded slightly, sixty-seven; six
officers are named, including Colonel
Richard Griffiths, OF the national army
who was killed by shell several days
ago, and the only southern men in to-
days list were two Oklahomans and
one Arkansan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
Considerable Tension Noted in
That Vicinity Within Past
Few Days.
BRITISH HOLD
ALL POSITIONS
Meanwhile Situation Along the
Front in France Remains
Comparatively Quiet.
tAssociated Press Summary

Over the battle lines and along the
Piave river and in the mountainous
region of northern Italy, where the
Allied forces have been holding posi-
tions since last November, after the
great Italian retreat, there is an in
ereasing tension and the long threat
ened blow at this front may be launch
Ell by the Teutonic allies in a few
days.
The decision to launch an offensive
of grand proportions in Italy was
doubtless forced by the political and
economic conditions prevailing in Aus
tria. German domination in Austria is
becoming more complete.
Meanwhile the situation along the
front in France and Flanders remains
fairly quiet
There were local attacks here and
there by Germans, but nothing to indi-
cate general battel was approaching.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
BUILD 5,000-TON
SHIP IN 27 DAYS

Philadelphia, May 5.-AH records for
rapid construction OF ship were brok-
IN today when the five thousand, five
hundred ton steel collier. Tushahoe
was launched at the New York Ship
building Corporation, in Camden, N. j..
Yards. The keel OF this wonder ship
was laid April 8, and only twenty-seven
working days were required to prepare
the hull for launching. The boat was
ninety per cent completed when it slid
into the waters of the Delaware. In
fifteen more days it will be ready for
cargo President Wilson sent letter
= congratulations to the workmen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
Three Americans Enjoy Most
Unusual Experience in
Sight of the Enemy.
TRIP WAS ONE
MUCH INTEREST
Most Noted Battlefield i'm His
tory Was Viewed From
Great Height.

Italian Front, May 5.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press. Three Americans have
just enjoyed the unusual experience OF
taking motor boat ride on the Piave
river, the dividing line between the
Austrian and Italian fronts. They are
probably the only Americans who have
been on a boat on the Piave since the
fall of Caporetto. They are Harvey
Carroll, Jr.. the United States Consul
in Venice, Major Guy Lowell and Cap
tain William Hereford Of the American
Red Cross. Major Lowell and Captain
Hereford We're in Venice to inspect the
distribution of gifts of useful articles
to soldiers on the marine front. The
trip on the Piave was arranged by
the Italian general commanding the
headquarters near Venice.
The trip was one of extreme inter-
est" said Captain Hereford. 1t was
necessary to pass the barriers before
getting out into the Piave river. Once
there the feeling was OF being out in
the open between your own men and
the enemy. AS a matter OF fact the
Italians were a few miles further to
the north where they are bravely hold
ing the line against all assaults.
Major Lowell Indicated on the slopes
OF the-rfver bank what lookeu 10 rer
brown cactus leaves 1t was really
cheveaux de frise with sharp pointed
spikes which would make very pain
full and difficult object to get over.
They were planted on the shores as
thickly as flowers I'm a garden.
I'VE climbed an ascent and had a
remarkable view of what is one OF the
most interesting battlefields in his
tory Five miles to the north two lines
were fronting each other and constant
ly one heard the boom OF guns and
could see the clouds of smoke from
bursting shells. Villages that had been
ruined by bombardment were clearly
discernable. From the Austrian lines
the 'sausages' or stationary balloons
were seen rising for observation. Air
planes were lowering in the air. From
behind us the big guns of the Italians
were sending shells into the enemy s
territory.
1T is hard to imagine any battle
field with mountains and plain laid
out so clearly and distinctly to an OBJ
server. The defenses Of the land-the
marshy ground, the lagoons. the canals
the plateau and the mountains-all
gave the conviction that the Austrians
and Germans had some as far as they
ever would come.
.sMore. even. than the natural de-
fenses, however, was the morale to be
found among the men. Ability to re-
sist and the spirit to conquer We're In
evidence among all of the men we saw
on the marine front. They were very
calm and very sure and very deter
mined They know the enemy vii
come no further and ask themselves
only how long it will be before the
Austrians and Germans will give Wa,
and begin the retreat to their old stand
behind the mountains.
Everywhere there Is the warmes
welcome for Americans and everywher,
| is heard expressed the wish that before
llong the Americans will come as tn
French and English have done. to TAX,
their stand on the battle line of th'
Piave"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
u. S. Attorney is
Home From Inquiry

District Attorney John l. Neeley re-
turned Saturday from the Bay coun-
try, where he investigated the situation
resulting from labor recruiting actiyi-
ties in West Florida. While on his trip
Mr.. Neeley held conference at Marian
ma with Attorney General Van Swearin-
gen and other officials but no informa-
ton was given out as to the result OF
the conference.
1t is stated that four labor recruiters
are being held by the Bay county Of
ficials and that the recruiting OF labor
has been discontinued in this section.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06

With the American Army on French
Battlefront. May 5.-(By Associated
Press. What probably is new Ger
man liduified gas was projected this
morning against the Picardy front
where the Americans are fighting. The
gas Is i'm fluid form. contained in glass
bottles On bursting. they give off a
substance from which heavy white
fumes are apparent, and continue to
arise. No detonation is heard as the
bottle is hurled through the air, ap-
parently thrown by spring. The gas
caused nausea, sneezing and coughing,
hut did no harm to any American.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
READY TO START
BATTLE ON TICK

DR.. E. NJ Nighbert. inspector in
charge OF tick eradication work in
Florida for the government, has sent
out notices inviting every one inter-
ested in starting systematic tick Grad
ication work in Escambia county to
meet him and Mr.. r.. W. Storrs of the
State Live Stock Sanitary board at the
court house at 10 a. m. on May Sth
Plans for the work in this county Will
be discussed at that time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
HARDWICK AND
REID AGAINST 1T

Washington. May 4-Senator Hard
wics of Georgia, and Reed of Mis-
souri,. democrats. Joined the opposition
IN voting against adoption of the
conference report on the sedition bill
today. The report was approved, At
to - Concurrence by the house next
week will send the bill 10 the presi,
dent The measure provides maxi.
mum penalties OF twenty years i'm
prisonmenf and ten thousand dollar
fine. or both, for wide variety OF dis
loyal acts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
From the Ze Chairman.
Eaha Pensa cola Journal,

e
The. Pensacola Jrnal,
Pensad, Fla.
Gentlemen:
In closing thelmpaign, want
to extend to eadnember of your
paper the greatppreciation that,
as chairmau Of zone, l feel for
the unlimited eperation and en-
thusiastic suppl which you so
freely gave in third Liberty
Loan drive andfeel that to this
assistance larmeasure of sue
cess of the loan Que
With person appreciation to
each member ofur staff, | am.
SINGER Nours,
r. MITCHELL,
Chairman Pensa Zone Liberty
Loan Commit
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
SEVENTEEN MILLION
PEOPLE BOUGHT BONDS

Washington, May analysis OF Lib
erty loan reports today showed prob
ably seventeen million persons bought
bond of the third Loan campaign,
seven million more than the second
loan and twelve million more than in
the first. Latest tabulations showed
approximately s3,3i6,000.000 reported in
subscriptions. which may run to four
billion dollars. One million subscrfb-
ers are in the Atlanta district
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
NO PEACE OFFER NOW
FROM THE VATICAN

Rome. May 5.-No favorable occasion
for further peace move by Pope Bene-
dict has presented itself, nor does one
seem near. 1t was stated at the vatican
today when an inquiry was made re-
earding report that His Holiness
would make peace offer on Whit
Sunday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
OFFENSIVE ON ITALIAN
FRONT EARLY PREDICTED

Geneva, May 5-It is officially an
nounced from Vienna that Emperor
Charles and chief OF the Austrian gen.
eral staff and several high German and
Austrian officers, reached the Italian
front yesterday. This with consider
able movement of troops in Trentino
and Tyrol reported. is interpreted to
mean the long predicted offensive on
the Italian front will soon begin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
GERMANS BEATEN BACK
BY DEFENSIVE BRITISH

London, May 5.-German troops this
morning attacked the new positions
gained by the British Friday night on
the Flanders battle front near Hinges
and northwest OF Bethune. They were
repulsed. the war office announced, the
British line remaining intact.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
AMERICAN CONSUL.
GENERAL At NOSCoN nrE.

washington, May 5-The death o
Maddin Summers. American consul gen
eral at Moscow is announced in a cable
gram to the state department. Summers
collapsed under the strain OF ovaryvork
The message said he was i'll only one
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
THANKS JOURNAL
Fob ASSISTANCE
IN THIRD LOAN

Two hiihly appreciated communica
lions reahed the Journal office las
evening. lpth of which are self-explan
atory. Thy are as follows;
FINN County Chairman.
--Iia-A Pentaeola Journal,
Gantten.rfs 8
The Libety Loan committee beg
to express their thanks for your
valued assistance and hearty CO.
operation in helphg us sell bonds
of the third I4iRrty Loan issue.
Your assistance f enabled up to
make a most excaent showing for
Pensacola and Eslrhbia county.
With personal thnks of each one
of the committed We beg to re-
main,
Sincerely Yrs.
EseaInbia Count Liberty Loan
Committee,
FRk E. WELLES.
Chairman
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
w1DELY-kNowN IoDIsT
BISPASSES AWAY

Pittsburgh, May hit Rev. Frank
lin Hamilton. bisf1 the Pittsbrlrg
distriet Methodist fopal church,
died at his home Ioday OF pne,l-
monia
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
yIsC0UNT FRENCH
LIEJTl OF IREI IaND

London. May D.: Marshal yis
county French wbointed Lord
Lieutenant of IrelaI
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-06
The Weather

Local showers Monday and Tuesday.
gentle 20 moderate shifting winds, most
~ east over southern portion.
Highest Temperature yesterday, rs de-
arces; lowest, % degrees.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-11

about where it has for 10 days and the
French south of the .Somme have not
been shaken. The battle line moves
forward and backward slightly at
points. In the region of Corbie the
Britlsh have advanced nearly a mile,
relieving the danger to Amiens at that
point. Bloody failures have been re-
corded for the Germans at several
points. The Germans chief actions are
now being fought for possession of
favorable artilley positions.
correspondents at the front report
there are signs that the Germans are
preparing another attack on a long
front in another attempt to reach
Amiens.
Prepare New "kick Off"
Germany apparently is preparing for
another big effort on the wide battle
front in Northern France. Heavy drum
ire such as usually precedes an at
tack is reported along extensive sec
tors held by the British, while the
Paris war office also announces violent
artillery actions along, the French front.
The most intensive fire seems to be
in progress south of the Somme where
the direct drive toward Aniens is on
and north Of the Scarpe river towards
the British left flank
The increase in the artillery fire
north Of the Scarpe river may mean a
renewal by the Germans of their thrust
toward Arras, which broke down ut
terly earlier in the battle against the
southern approaches to Vimy ridge
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-11
GERMAN 4 ACk ION
YANKEE LINES FAIL
Americans Counter Attack and
Drive Huns Out Of Own First
Line Trenches.
Hy Associated PRESS.

With the American Army in France.
Sunday, April 7.On the front north
west Of Toul Friday night the Germans
attempted. two raids. but both were re-
pulsed American infantrymen went
out Of their trenches on the second oc-
caston ana chased the Germans from
the German first line trenches into the
support trenches.
Details of the action were made pub
lie in the following official report issued
tonight:
THE enemy raided out trenches at
two points. The first attack was re-
pulsed easily. In the second the enemy
was allowed to reach our wire entangle-
ments. Then our fire opened and a
moment later the American infantry
men rushed out In attack. driving back
the foe The pursuit was continued
until the first enemy trenches were
emptied and the Germans had been
driven back to their support trenches.
Enemy artillery activity was fol-
lowed by extremely active Smelling by
our heavy artillery which silenced two
enemy batteries.H
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-11
WHEAT OUTLOOK
MUCH BRIGHTER
Winter Crop Production 142,.
100000 Bushels Greater
Than Last Year Is
Estimated.

Washington, d. c.. April sThe
condition of the winter wheat crop in
the United States on April was 1876
per cent of normal against 63.46 on
April /, 1917; 1873 April 1, 1916 and 1915.
the average condition for the past 10
years on April /. the agricultural de-
partment reported today.
The condition forecasts a production
of 560,o0O,000 bushels against 418.070,
600 bushels estimated production in
1917 and 4sO, 553, 900 in 1916.
The condition Of the rye crop April /
was reported as 85.8 per cent Of
normal, against $50 April 1, 1917; S7.8
April /, 1916. and 80 the average on
April j, for the past 10 years.
The condition of the rye crop fore
casts a total production OF S6,O00.000
bushels against 60,145,OO0 estimated for
1917, and 48,S62,O00 for 1916,
The decrease in condition OF wheat
crop from December 1, 1917, to April
/, 1918, amounted to OF points. against
an average decline in the past 10 years
OF 81 points between these dates
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-11
FRENCH YIELD MARSH
AND Retire TO HILLS
Not certain Whether Boches Attacked to Create Diversion
to Forestall Counter Blow by Foch at Vital Point
French Positions Are Improved.
HUNS ARE DRIVEN BACK A Mile EAST OF AlAlENS
Won Hndenburg Relieved Be Preparing Big
fort on Wide Front-Heavy Artillery Fire in Progress
-Much Of Fighting For Gun Posts

The Germans. probably threatened
with counter attack on their exposed
left flank. have shifted their offensive
temporarily from the region between
Montdidier and Albert. and are striking
at the French along the Disc.
The Berlin war office claims the Ger.
mans have advanced a maximum Of
FOUR miles On q five mile front south of
Chauny between the Disc and Coucy,
capturing Pierremande, Folembray,
Bichancourt. Autreville and Marisis. all
IN the dangerous bend south of La Fere.
Get Nothing But Marshes.
This territory lies in a low marshy
section and the French have withdrawn
to previously prepared positions on the
heights along a line running south of
Noyon through Coucy and Anizy,
thence across the Ailette to the famous
Chennin-Des-Dames sector The Ger
mans have gained nothing by the
marsny lowiands.
1T is barely possible Hindenburg's
new thrust was intended to draw
F'reEeh attention from q more vital
point, but this remains to be deter
mined.
Tho French have commented lightly
On this now place of the situation To-
days official statement dismisses this
sector with the announcement that
heavy artillery fire is in progress along
the Oise''
British Make Gain.
Meanwhile the British line stands
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-11
BIC ESPONSE
ON FIRST DAY
Three Billion Liberty Loan Issue
to Be Far Oversubscribed,
Officials BeIieveM
Adoo on Tour.

Washington, D. c., Aprnl 9.-U noffi-
cial reports to the treasury today put
the first days subscriptions in the
third Liberty loan campaign at $780,
100000. Officials said this probably
was somewhat too high, though, as first
reports usually are too optimistic.
Washington, ID. c., April 9.-While
thousands of enthusiastic statesmen and
saleswomen all over the land today
piled the trade in Liberty bonds, Secre-
tary of the Treasury McAdoo. set out
four-Meeks' journey preaching the
loan.
His first speech was at Richmond to-
day while his itinerary this week is
Raleigh, N. c., tomorrow; Columbia, S..
c.. and Savannah. Ga, Wednesday;
Jacksonville, Fla, Thursday; Pensacola,
Fla, and Mobile, Ala, Friday, and New
Orleans, La, Saturday.
Reports filtering in from the nation
today showed that Saturdays responses
from an aroused people We're extremely
liberal.
Authorities expect that the $4,000, o0o,-
900 issue will be far oversubscr4bed as
an evidence of the war spirit that Is
now sweeping the country. The larg-
est sales force ever assembled is en-
gagged in prosecuting the campaign.
After planning system for gather
lHS Reports Ol SuOSCIIpI1uuS uetS Ny OetS 2,
officials in charge of the campaign now
are considering withholding the reports,
or giving them out weekly or bi-weekly.
One proposal is to make public only fig
ures reported by federal reserve banks,
based on receipts from initial payments
on subscriptions.
Several hundred towns within q day
or two probably will fly the honor flag
of the third loan. Thirty thousand flags
have been distributed to district com
| mination of which community won the
honor flag first, some district head
quarters forwarded the flags to honor
roll towns today.
FORD TAKES 100000
Detroit, Mich, April 9.-Detriot's
Liberty loan drive rolled up a total of
s16,0000O this forenoon. Henry Ford
gave s6,00o,0oO. Detroit's quota is
$40, 100000.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-11
BY HENRY WOOD.

With the French Armies in the Field,
April Twenty five divisions (28O,OOO
men) Of the ever decreasing enemy re-
serves have been sacrificed since
Thursday before the French portion of
the battle front alone.
HALF of these reserve divisions were
expended in an attempted enlightenment
of AmienS from the south, while the
remainder were sacrificed in small, To-
cal attacks where, owing to French
pressure, the Germans We're compelled
to attack to improve their positions.
A few French divisions sufficed to
defeat the entire 25 German divisions.
The French consistently are employing
the minimum forces necessary, insuring
ample reserves to meet the second main
offensive elsewhere and for the allies
counter offensivss. Z.
Tho Germans have brought up trench
mortars. which so far have been ineffec-
tive owing to their inability to follow
up the infantry since March "a.
German officers have been forbidden
to read the war office commnnique to
the troops and ali surdters' correspon-
denco has been suspended.
Late last night the enemy again at
tackled in the region of Gresvesnes but
were repulsed sanguinarily and forced
back to their own lines with greatly
diminished numbers. Further south in
the vicinity Of Noycn, they at first sue
ceeaed In entering the French posi-
tons. Later. after the most severe
fighting. they were compelled to retreat.
leaving the situation unchanged