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The Sentinel=record., 1918-10-23
FIRST STAGE OF GERMAN
 RETREAT ALMOST COMPLETE
Many Officers of Opinion That Events Have So Shaped Themselves That Great Drive May Soon Be Under taken and She Whole German Piar Upset

Washington, Oct. 22.-Now that the Germans have been cleared of Belgian Flanders and much of the northern
 France officials of the army are
 watching the battle front intently many of them with a distinct feeling
 that new storm of attack may be about to break against the enemy There was nothing tonight 10 indicate that this expectancy was founded upon definite information and prob ably grows out of a numrer of hap penines of a minor character in them selves, but rossibly links in a chain of events soon to be disclosed
 Beyond doubt the German retire ment in Belgilm has slowed down However, il is not Yet clear whether this is due to the fact that the re- treating forces are nearing on the| whole northern front the line which frequently has been selected by mill tary critics as the first pausing place on the way to the Mouse or the Dor der, or 10 the necessities of extend ing allied communication lines as the troops advance
 There is little doubt here that the German army is headed for nothing short of the Mouse line and that any pause will he but temporary to per nit rcadJustmeut of the columns andI supply lines in order that the same orderly sequence of movements shall characterize sbsequenc retirements
 Several halts of this character, may| he expected, it was said in which the withdrawal project is carried out. TheI fact that the allied armies are hamp- cred by extending communication lines gives opportunity for such halts before Marshal Fochs forces can come up in sufficient force to compel resumption of the rearward move ment
 The line surrendered by the enemy from Lille northward to the coast, it was pointed out, was far stronger and no longer than that he now stanGs upon in Belgium. m addition by the evacuation of the Flanders coast, he has furnished the allies with means of setting up more and direct con- Eecting lines from LcndOn. Ostend, Zeebruege. or other Flanders ports.
 Without question, it is said, these avenues or supplying these advanced armies are being opened to free the lcnger lines back into France of that burden and consequently officers cannot see any tactical advantage gained by the enemy unless he in
 tends to fall back aA least 10 the line of the Mouse.
 The first stage of the retreat is al- most complete The German right
 flank has been swung back like a gate all the way from Solesmes. south Of Nelenciennes, to the Dutch border, South of the pivot, however there has been little change on the front from the Disc to the Morse. It has been noticed that every concentra- ton of forces was made by the Ger mans on the LaCateau-Oise Serre front and also against the American pressure northwest of Nerdun
 Without question the retention of these lines unlroken was vital 10 tho , German plan of action Now that the withdrawal in the north has progress cd so fully, however. it would cause ho surpise here if a retirement be- tween the Disc and the Serre was
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PRESIDENTS REPLY
 LOOKED TO BE FINAL

Copenhagen. Oct. g. .-Presiden, Wilson's reply 10 the latest German note, may perhaps bring definite certainty as to the result of the negotiations. Prince Maximilian. the imperial German chancellor sad today, according to a dispatch receive here from Berlin.
 "Till then We must prepare to resist a peace of violence
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FRENCH OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Paris. Oct 22.-French troops have captured Chalandry and Grand l1pe north of l-aon. according 10 the war office announcement tonight. The Czecho- -Slavok troops fighting with the French re-canured the village of Terror. which had temporarily fallen into the hands of the enemy The statement says:
 On the Serre front We again fore ed the enemy to retreat notwith- standing an obstinate defense by his machine guns. We took Chalandry and Grand I.upe Our line runs along the Sore as far as Mortiers. passes through the outskirts of Froidmont, Cohartille and follows further south, the line of the canal de Buse.
 In the morning the Germans twice renewed their attacks east of Nou- 2iers, but We're everywhere repulsed. Czccho- Slayok troops engaged in laison with our forces captured the village of Tewon morth of You zferSl which had temporarily fallen into enemy hands
 In Alsacc strong enemy detach- ment attempted on three different oc- casions to reach one of our centers of resistance north of Thann but was driven back October 2l along the west front in Flanders our observa- ton sqdadrons carried out important work of reconnaissance and servil lance behind the enemy front. Eleven enemy planes were roueht down and one balloon was burned During the early part Of the night our bombing planes dropped lS,S10 kilometers of projectiies on important railway iuuCti0ns'
The Sentinel=record., 1918-10-23
637 SICK AND WOUNDED
 LANDED DURING THE WEEK

Washington. Oct 22 Sick and wounded landed in America from the exypeditionary froce during the week ended October 18th number 637. the war department today announced.
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Desperate ResistanCePutUp By the Germans to Hold This Important Place.

Behind the Scheldt the Germans Are Massing in Strength, Their Machine Guns Being Active and Are Receiv ing the Support of the Artillery-Ac tivity Has Diminished on the Amer ican Sector.
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LARGEST FORCE OF AlRMEN THAT HAS YET TACKLED hMERi
 CANS WERE IN RAID.
RED CROSS NURSE WAS
 BLOWN FROM HER BED

Patients We're All Removed to Safety and NoGe of the Bombs Did Any Material Damage-ThroughoLt rne Night Many German Planes Were Heard Passing Over.
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MATTER OF REPLY HAS BEEN Dls- GUESSED BETWEEN LONDON,
 PARIS AND WASHINGTON
EVACUATION OF TERRITORY
 IS MILITARY PROBLEM

Official Text of the German Note Has Been Received By the Swiss Lesa- ton But Has Not Yet Been Trans nitted 10 the State Depsrtnent- Cabinet Was in Sessior All Yester- day Afternoon.
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losses to the Germans says an ol0c. iul statement issucd tonight on Brit ish operations in Flanders
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w E ATHE K
 FOR CA ST

Arkansas-Wednes rain colder. except in northwest portion; Thursday, fair colder.
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People looking for rooms turn to the classified ads of the newspapers to sec what is offered, An ad in the Sentinel Record may bring a customer.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
Who Are Four-Minute Men

The way the title is usually
written, without the hyphen, one
might think they are four very
small men, but there are forty
thousand of them. The Palm
Beach Sun says:
The Four-Minute Men Division
of Committee on Public Informa-
tion has grown to such an extent
that today over 10000 speakers
are enrolled in its ranks. These
speakers carry the authentic and
authorized interpretations of all
war activities and are furnished
with this information from nation
al headquarters. 1t is estimated
that this organization can, within
the single space of twcnty-four
hours, present any information
desired before eight million peo-
pie. The value Of this corps Of
speakers cannot be over estimated
and the harmony of thought and
action throughout the entire coun-
try owes no little credit to the
Four Minute Men.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
FARMERS AND STOCKMEN
Should Attend Big Meeting at
Gainesville

The program Of the livestock
roundup to be held at the Univer-
'sity of Florida, Gainesville, Sept.
24-27, is chuck full of good things.
Those interested in cattle should
be sure and hear R. j. Kinzer, sec
retary of the Hereford Breeders
Association; r. G. ChaStain,
southern representative of the
Aberdeen Angus Breeders Asso-
citation.
Hon. Clarence Ousley, asst.
secy. of agr., Washington, D. c.,
will have a splendid message for
the people of Florida.
Those planning to attend the
ninth annual Citrus Seminar and
third annual Livestock Roundup
at the University of Florida,
Gainesville, Sept. 24-27, should
make room reservation at once,
writing B. F. Floyd, experiment
station, Gainesville. Available
rooms in the city have been listed.
Reservations will be made as re-
celved and the applicants notified
by return mail of their location,
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
IS down to two pounds.

us down to two pounds.
1t was demonstrated a quarter
of a century ago in actual expert
mentation that athletes could Sc
cure a quicker development of
their highest ability in efforts that
required strength, by the use of
sugar than could be done in any
other way. The old idea that al
cohol in some of it's phases is a
quick and desirable stimulant un-
der fatigue conditions is about
exploded. 1t is found first that
any good, nutritious food will rap
idly rally the strength of those
who are not actually sick and that
fair amount of sugar given will
stimulate an individuals strength
up to its highest pitch, and do
it more quickly than any other
foodstuff of which we know.
So while we sit at our tables and
sip our tea or coffee and miss the
usual sweetness of these bever-
ages, we must think of the won
derful good that sugar is doing
for our soldiers in Europe and
perhaps in the end, after adequate
investigation, we may be able not
only to utter the present common
nhrase that "food will win the
war" but then to utter that "sug-
or has won the war. Times
Union.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
Fleming Rhode in France

Postmaster Rhode received last
week very interesting letter
from his brother Fleming, who is
serving in the American post Of
flee in France. 1t was written
Aug. Goth, at which time he was
at Tours, a city of 100000 people.
He says that the chief convey
ance there is the tWo-wheeled
cart; that the railroads are far be-
hind ours, the passenger cars be-
ing like our box cars, with plain
board seats; the sidewalks are
just wide enough for one pedes-
trian; all the houses are of con-
crete and, in many cases dwelling
and barn all one building.
One sees women, he says, doing
work that men in America would
consider too heavy; that the chill
dren hang around the army mess
hall to get the crumbs that fall
from the soldiers mess kits; ap-
ples, oranges, fresh tomatoes, etc.
are 10c. each no ice cream or can
dy is to be had, and that condi-
tions in general are such that,
when the soldiers get home, they
will appreciate lot of things
more than they ever did before !;
wine and beer are as common as
soft drinks in America and it is
nothing unusual to see ladies sit
ting out around tables and indulg-
ing in these beverages.
The opinion at Tours, says
Fleming, is that the war will end
in six months, but no one really
knows. - !T%
He works from l a. m. till 7:30
a. M, and it is not pleasant to get
up at that early hour, but, he says,
eve are not in this for the pleas
ure of it," but for the purpose of
winning permanent peace, right
and justice for the whole world,
and we are glad to do anything
we can to this end.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
FOREIGN OPINION
Americans in France and Amerl-
cans at Home

In speaking of the American
soldiers in France, Premier Glenn
enceau said in the French House
of Deputies:
"The French generals tell me
the victory was peculiarly Amer
lean in its conception and execu-
ton. | am much impressed with
the magnificent discipline, daring,
and bravery of the American
troops" "
David Lloyd-George, Prime
Minister of England, in speaking
of our soldiers, said:
"We know that when they ap-
pear in the battle line they fight
in a way worthy of the great ira
ditions of their country. This is
in itself a source of support, sllS-
tenance, and encouragement to all
those who with enxious hearts are
watching the conflict going or in
France.
The English and French Prime
Ministers have only expressed the
opinion of the world of the Amer
leans in France. Our soldiers
part in the great drive against the
Germans is worthy of our great
Nation. On September % begins
the campaign for the Fourth Lib
erty Loan, the drive toward vic
tory which it is the part of the
Americans at home to make tri-
umph and success. If we do our
part as well as our soldiers do
theirs, our response will be wor-
thy of our great country and of
our soldiers and sailors. And ev-
cry good American will do his or
her best to make it so.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
Ivan Jordan in Camp

The following are extracts
from a letter written on the 10th
by Ivan P. Jordan of Punta Cor
da, who is in training at Camp
Wheeler, Macon, Ga. =
81 have passed through the
physical examination and passed
O. X. Was vaccinated and took
one inoculation for typhoid, My
arm is hurting me little, but I
expect it will be all right in few
days. Only one man from Desc
to county was turned down, Thir-
teen Of us were from DeSoto.
thought sure | was going to get
home after | had seen hundreds of
big, husky looking fellows turned
down, but it looks like they want
ed me, and, perhaps | will be sent
to the government printing office
Tell the folks that I saw Ralph
Hawkins, the Coca-Cola man that
was at Punta Gorda. Have not
had a talk with him, but | will
look him up tonight. He told me
the number of his company, so /
can find him easy.
Some of the poor fellows here
are grieving over things too much.
Four have committed suicide
since | arrived: two hung them,
selves and two cut their throats.
None of them are from Florida.
We get "good eats" but, if
one gets enough, he has to go
back two and three times. Sun
day we had ice cream. Believe
me, | sure miss those good bis
uits I had at home. We have
"wasp nest" and corn bread.
The weather here has been pret-
ty cool and wet and | will have to
have another blanket. Yesterday
and today the sun has been shin
ing; the first time since | arrived.
The Y. NJ. G.. A. is the best thing
in the camp. They furnish us
with writing materials, reading
matter and give free "movies. "
If it wasn't It for the "Y," | am a
fraid that some of these fellows
here would go to L..
Lots of the fellows are getting
sick because of the change Of eli
mate, and almost every day see
some one on his cot going over to
the doctor.
| have not received any mail
from home yet, but | expect to
have letter from you this after
noon, when / go back to the COM
pany."
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
AMERICAN TRIUMPH
IN MIHEIL SALIENT
Rout Germans and Take $4,000
Prisoners
PERsHING's BIG VICTORY

ed.-Allies Winning in Mace
donia.-Still Progressing on
| Western Front.-Another Great
Offensive Expected.
During the past week, the at
tention of the world has been di-
rected to three big events, viz:
The great victory of the Ameri-
can army in wiping out the st.
Mihiel salient near Verdun, in
which operation Gen. Pershing's 8
men captured over $4,000 prison
crs and vast army stores, includ-
ing many guns Of all calibres. This
fact was accomplished in twenty
seven hours, being only half the
time it was expected to take.
The second event of importance
was the Austrian peace offensive,
which was simply request for
an informal conference in some
neutral country between repre-
sentatives if the belligerent pow
ers to discuss terms of peace, the
conclusions of the conference not
to be binding on any of the pow
ers. The proposal was emphati-
cally rejected by the allied gov
ernments.
Reports from the various war
fronts up to yesterday morning
state that in Macedonia, the al
lied forces continue their often
sive against the Bulgarians with
success. Important positions have
been taken and more than 5000
prisoners captured.
Allied pressure against the Ger
mans on the western front shows
no signs of abating. In the re-
gion of Metz, the enemy is report
ed to be burning towns in the val
ley Of Moselle, probably in prepa-
ration for a retirement to the
Hindenburg line in this region.
So successful was the first
thrust Of the co-Serbian fore
es on the Sokol sector Of the Mae
edonian front that the battle area
has been extended to more than
IL miles, on which the allies have
advanced northward more than S
miles. Several series Of ridges
have been given up by the Bulgar-
ians who also have lost the village
of Gradesvnitza.
A Jugo-Siav division is fighting
with the allies and has reached the
height of Kodak,
of Sokol. The allied
drive is apparently to clear the
Vardar river bed and capture
Philip, an important railway
junction and supply base north
Of Monastir. The Bulgarian war
office admits that the allies have
progressed in the mountain re-
gion east of Monastir, but says
they suffered heavy losses. A
Serbian official statement says the
allied losses have been quite small.
From Ypres to Rheims the Brit
lsh and French are making at
tacks with success in every con-
tact with the foe.
Between Lens and Ypres, the
British have pushed forward
while northwest of st.
Quentin they are pressing toward
lie Verguier, which is on high
ground and offers good starting
point for fanking movement
north of ST. Quentin.
Aerial activity in the region
from Loan to Metz continued in.
tense and possibly may be the
Of large scale infantry
on this front. French
aviators have accounted for is
captive balloons and II enemy air.
planes, while allied bombing
'quadrons have been drenching
enemy railway functions and 9th
er targets effectively.
German artillery fire against
the new American front south
Concluded on pape 6 col 3A
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
Weather Forecast

Forecast for the period Septem-
Der 16 to 81, inclusive:
South Atlantic and Ecst Gulf
States-Fair with nearly normal
tempe peratures.- FRANK
ENFIELD.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19
STATE PRESS COMMENT

Times Union This is not a
good time to start an argument.
If you do not agree with the other
man in every respect, you are not
a patriot.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19

Times Union Now the profit
on butter is to be limited, but the
most effective limitation would be
a removal of the tax on marga-
rine.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1918-09-19

Times Union Now the profit
on butter is to be limited, but the
most effective limitation would be
a removal of the tax on marga-
rine.
Ocala Star:-The most prosper
Gus class in America today is the
working class. 1t should buy Lib
erty bonds and war stamps. High
wages are not going to last forev-
er.
Wauchula Advocate = G o V.
Cats has appointed his son-in-law
tax collector of Duval county. We
don't blame him. Any office where
there is a possibility of knocking
down 10000, should be kept in
the family.
Ocala Star The suspension of
John w. Rast from the Office Of
tax collector Of Duval county be-
cause he is $146,000 short in his
accounts jars the whole state. A
tax collector could hardly be
short such an amount if the coun-
ty commissioners did their duty.
The people will probably have to
grin and bear it, as it is certain
the money will not be replaced
and almost equally certain no.
body will be punished.
Winter Haven Chief Ma Ruhl
of the Sebring White Way is all
puffed up again. This time it is
because of the arrival of VIM,
Ruhl Hall, a grandson in a Chica-
go home. My sakes, Ma, you sure
be getting old. First thing you
know, the press will be calling
you Grandma Ruhl, but not from
this shop as long as you keep your
youthful spirits. Nobody old in
the Florida newspaper gang but
Father Jordan and John Nc
Whorter and, come to think Of it,
they're SINE boys,
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
DROP TWO CHARGES
AGAINST GRAhAbES

kazmer Gramales, proprietor or
grocery store at Eighth and Locust
streets. was dismissed when arraigned
before Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court doday. on the charges Of receiy-
ing stolen goods and with assault and
battery on Detective j. G.. Riley while
the officers and others Of the City De
tective Bureau were placing the man
under arrest several nights ago.
Harry j. Thomas. Negro, who was
held for trial on charges OF breaking
and entering the warehouse Of the
Philips Thompson Company, at Fourth
and Bridge streets. Saturday night
and taking a quantity Of llour, told the
court today that ne sold some Of the
flour TO Gramales for 30 cents sack,
80 cents a sack less than Lhe market
price. After the evidence had been
presented. Judge Churchman said there
was no testimony which showed that
the flour which Gramales was accused
of buying had been stolen.
ON the assault charge Sergeant Green
and Detective Kempsh and Riley testi-
fed that they found the man two
blocks away from his store after he
failed 10 come down stairs after he had
told them he would. Grameles went
back upstairs TO dress after having
been called to the door by the OH
GERS and left through a sccond-story
window. Detective Riley said that
when he accOsted Gramales at Taylor
and Buitonwood streets and asked if
he We're the man who kept the store
at Eighth and Locust streets. the de
fendant said no, and that he lived in a
house near where he was standing.
When the officers took Gramales in
charge he fought all the way back to
the store Defective Riley told the
court that Gramales broke his right
little finger and kicked him in the
groin.
Judge Churchman told Assistant City
Solicitor Malloy that the evidence did
not show that the defendant knew
that he was under arrest as the officers
had not made known the fact to him.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
POLICE MATRONS
ARE MOTHERLY PAIR

Wilmington has two police matrons.
Mrs. Mary Davis and Mrs. Annie Up
dixie. The work is so arranged that they
alternate, each week, one working at
night. and one in the daytime. The
matrons have entire charge Of the
women's cells at the police station. no
man entering that part OF the building
except upon their call.
Each cell, In the women's part of the
station has two canvas cots, one above
the other. which fold back against the
wall The longest time that a woman is
confined there is one week. The cehs
are kept scrupuOusly clean. The ma
irons have an apartment for them
selves. Girl prisoners under H. or
mother and baby. cases which the law
forbids TO be locked up, or a woman
witness who cannot give bond and
whom 10 is necessary 10 detain over
night are lodged In the matrons apart
ments The apartment has a kitchen,
I'm which The matronS prepare their own
means. and since December have cooked
The meals for both men and women
prisoners. The serving Of prisoners
meals from a restaurant was not found
satisfactory.
Mrs. Davis end Mrs Updike are moth
crly women, ready TO help their charges
On the upward path, and full of kindly
s0licilude for them They would IKE
TO seen an industrial school for the
colQrcd girls for whom the state has
no place but the vorkhouse.