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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
INEhSICfs CT GERMANY
May FOLLOW GREAT VIC
TORY OF ALLIED FORCES

Warrington, Oct. 10.-The smash
Is victory OF the Anglo-American
orces NORTH of St. Quentin may be
paving the way for an early invasion
o. Germany. Striking hints of a
wholly new enterprise directed against
The upper Rhb e Valley have come
from Unojcial quarters In France and
they follow repeated reports from
Switzerland that civil populations of
Rhine valley towns are being removed
by the German authorities.
The wholly unexpected extent OF
the German collapse between ST.
Quentin and Cambrai may delay the
plans for the Rhine drive. However
with great gap torn in the center
lines and already struggling to extri-
cate themselves, there is even possi-
bil!ty for crushing and immediate
military victory for the allies. The
capture or destruction of the whole
enemy army group may be realized.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
$1,000 BOND FOR
ALLEGED ABUSE
OF RED CROSS
VOLUNTEERS REPORT HARSH CRIT
ICISM OF RELIEF WORK AND
SPEEDY ARREST OF DANIEL
WELLS, A NEWCOMER, RESULTS.

Daniel Wells, who lives near Mus
cogee wharf was arrested last night
at 8 o'clock by u. S. Marshal J. B.
Perkins, after he had been accused
of abusing the Pensacola Red Cross
seerksfss In default of bond Of $1,000
he was committed to the county Jail.
The prisoner was abusive of volun-
teer workers who are aiding sick peo-
pie who lived in his nefghborhood,
according to the officers, and
claimed among other things that the
Red Gross relief volunteers were CIV
ing aid to the rich only and their ef-
forts did not amount to much
Wells, who has been In this city
only a few weeks, halls from Ohio.
from which state he is said to have
made the trip to Pensacola by auto,
and he appears to be a man Of some
financial standing.
When members Of the emergency
relief volunteers responded to a sick
call to give attention to woman who
Is said to be sister Of the prisoner,
they were abused by Wells. Upon
their return to headquarters the mat
ter was reported to the u. S. authori-
ties and the arrest of Wells was effect
ed last night by Marshal Perkins and
Officers Harper and Tourat of the Pea
sacola police.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
POINTERS ON YEOWOMAN'S
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Yeowomen are wanted for the u. S.
Naval Reserve force who are proficient
in typewriting. stenography and ac-
counting for four years service, ac-
tive service to be for the duration of
the war only, unless applicants wish
to continue work after peace is de-
clared. The pay runs from $3.50 for
landsmen, which includes salary and
subsistence, to 1882 for yeomen chief. A
gratuity payment of si2 per year and
an allowance of si00 for uniform is
given upon enrolment. Pay varies ac-
cording to rank which is in turn gov
erned by term of service. The type of
uniform Is specified by naval regula-
tions and the age limit is from 1S to
81 years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
LOCAL POSTAL
RECEIPTS SHOW
GREAT INCREASE
BUSINESS HAS NEARLY DOUBLED IN
PAST TWO YEARS AND IS NOW
GREATEST IN THE HISTORY OF
THE OFFICE.

The Pensacola postoff1ce continues
to show material increase in gross
receipts, according to Assistant Post
master r. A. Baker. the gross income
Of the local office for the month Of
September totaling $10,749.6s. This is
big increase over past years when
the receipts for the month of Septem-
ber showed: 1917. $5,818.30; 1915,
$7,367.34 and 1918, $8.476.4S.
The gross receipts are from stamp
sales, rental Of boxes and news
paper mailing charges. Although let
ter mail has been raised to three
cents, adding one cent per letter, the
postal authorities point out that this
is not materially responsible for the
increase. In the first place there has
been no increase in rates for pack
ages and letters for city delivery, nor
in local paper rates.
There is no way Of checking the
number of pieces Of mail handled, al
though it is known to have more than
doubled. In past years the postage
from liquor circulars, hundreds OF
thousands Of which were sent out
from Pensacola, swe1led the total,
while these are not a source Of rev.
enue, having been discontinued
The extra volume Of business is
order to aid the prompt delivery Of
mail, Postmaster Hancock and Mr..
Baker have been aiding the employ
ees, since many have been absent
because of illness in the past week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
cOLORED RELIEF WORK.
ERS ORGANIZE TO FIGHT
THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC

Meetings OF colored relief workers
were held yesterday afternoon ana
last night for discussion OF plans for
relieving negroes who are suffering
with influenza and pneumonia
The city was divided into districts,
with chairman who will have charge
OF all colored relief work In that pre-
cinct, under general direction OF the
central relief committee.
The work of the colored relief Or
ganization was outlined by j. B. Per-
hns, A. S. Edwards. C. W. Girdle-
stone and Lieut., Martin.
The following precinct chairmen
were appointed: II, Mamie Chandler;
13, Rev. H. E. Jones; 13. Is, Mamie.
Heller, 26, Rev. P. III. Nay: 30, Rev.
Shelton; 3o,31, j. E. Sheppard: 80.
Revx. w. H. Marshall.
They will enter actively upon their
work at once and plan an energetic
campaign to prevent the spread or
the epidemic
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
DOCUMENTS PROVE
PRINCE MAMMALIAN TO BE
OPPOSED TO DEMOCRATIZATTON

Washington, Oct i0.-The idea care
e!ly fostered by the German semi
'ucia lpres bureau that the appoint
nent OF Prince Maximilian is a long
yep toward the characterization Of
Germany is completely dissipated by
documents written by the Prince.
sopies Of which have just reached
Washington. One Is the text Of a
speech delivered last December In the
0aoen First Chamber, and the other is
q letter written last January to his
.ousln, Prince Hohenlohe. In both he
opposed western parliamentarism for
.srn an holding in contempt the pro
Voaents Of democratic government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
LODGE CRITICS
PRESIDENTS REPLY
(ByThe Associates Press)

Washington, Oct. 10-President VIII
sons note of inquiry in response TO
the German peace proposal was
praised and attacked today in the SEN
ate. Senator Pittnan, of Nevada,
Democrat, opened the debate by crit
icising Senator Lodge, Of Massachu-
setts, Republican leader. for issuing
a statement commenting unfavorably
upon the Presidents action. He said
the criticism of the Republican lead
er could serve no good purpose ana
might tend to destroy confidence IN
the president. Lodge replied, reiter-
ating his disappointment that the
president did not reply that nothing
less than unconditionaiy surrender
would be accepted. Senator Smith, OF
Georgia, closed the discussion oy
placing the chancellor's note and the
presidents inquiry into the record.
He said He believed the Presidents
communication wise.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
Offers to Send Army to France
for Service Against the
Central Powers
PROFFER is MADE
THROUGH WILSON
President Is Forced to Decline
Owing to Limitation of
Supplies
(By Associated Pressl


Havana, Oct. 10.-President Mem
ocal, Of Cuba, on September IL.
through Carlos NJ. Cespedes. the Gu
the United states a contingent of Gu
ban troops for service against the
Central Powers.
This was made known when the
presidents communication. together
with reply signed by Secretary Lam
sing, was made public.
Secretary Lansing expressed the
deep appreciation and gratitude OF
the American government for the pat
riotic proffer of the Cuban govern
ment. He explained however, that
owing to the fact that the plan for
supplying, arming and equiping the
constantly increasing American ar
mics and those of the allied armies
who have been on the battle field dnr-
ing the last four years would consume
civil and military, for some time to
come, and that virtually every ship
has been assigned for months in ad-
vance to some vital war need, making
readjustment dnadvisable. advantage
could not be taken of the offer at this
time.
Secretary Lansing asked therefore
that the Cuban army continue to rem
der valuable service in the guarding
of the coast of the island until sucn
time as change in conditions may
make possible ful1llment OF Cuba's
desire to send soldiers to the firing
line
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
HALF BILLION A
DAY NEEDED
TO MAKE QUOTA

Washington, Oct. iO-Over-subscrip-
ton OF the six billion dollar Fourth
Liberty Loan was declared by the
President tonight to be a matter of
world Importance in this critical time.
Recent events have enhanced, not
lessen the importance of this loan"
the Presidents statement declared, the
best thing that could happen would
be for the loan to be greatly oversub-
scribed"
Two billions have been raised this is
one-third the minimum sought. To
barely touch the goal half bill
lion each day is needed. Today's re-
ports added 1881. .000. 900 to the ma
tiona1 total y
The Atlanta district has subscribed
sN. N.25O,O 900, which is % per cent Of its
quota.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
FARM EXPERTS
TO TOUR COUNTY

c. A. Fulfof>@ county home demon
stration agent, Hiatt, district agent.
and A. NJ. Sanborn, at the head or the
poultry department of the state ex-
tension work, will make tour Of this
section next week, visiting various
points in West Florida They will be
accompanied by L. w. Hardy, super
intendent Of the county fair, and Miss
Myrtle Floyd, home demonstration
agent.
Mr.. Fulford, in skeaking of the tour
yesterday stated that it is designed par
ticularly to arouse the people of-the
rural districts to the Importance OF
the war program, and the great need
and advantage OF raising poultry.
The party will leave Pensacola Mon
day, returning Wednesday, and Mr..
Fulford expects to accomplish some
good results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
Public Health Director Says Sit
uati0n Is Clearing Up
Rapidly
VOLUNTEERS ARE
STILL ACTIVE
Many Cases Require Attention.
but the Disease Seems
Checked

1t was stated last night at headquari
ters that the epidemic Of in1uen7aa
seems to be well under control, in
spite OF ElaE< new cases and g num-
ber of deaths.
The work has been SO thoroughly
organized as seemingly to have reach-'
ed every person in need of help.
The relief volunteers are not letting.
UP in their work, as new cases are
developing and many patients who.
have been visited require further at
tention, but 1t is believed that the
disease has run its course. Many. calls
for medicines, supplies and medical
treatment were received at headquar-
ters yesterday, but the number was
fewer than the day before and hourly
Improvement Is looked for by the
committee.
Good Service by Precinct Heads
The committee has received the ut-
most cooperation from the DISTRICT
chairmen. who have been unfailing in,
their support, and special word Of
thanks is due the blue jackets" whose
service has never failed, since tue
campaign against the disease was or-
ganiZed. These men have given their
hours OF liberty to the work, and have
gone into homes and nursed, as well
as aiding in every possible way at
headquarters.
An instance was given last night by
one Of the committee. who In telling
of their splendid cooperation, said
that he had asked one boy to help isss
night and his reply had been: well.
i think I ean--the only thing is,
have not had any sleep for two
nights" Needless to say he was not
detailed for work last night. ut Is
this splendid spirit that has won in
this campaign" said member OF the
committee. These boys are working
night and day, determined to win out
in this -nENt And the same spirit
must be maintained by all OF us to
the end. We have the disease well
checked. The main thing Is not to
relax in the campaign"
Miss Sadie Ginsberg, secretary OF
the Pensacola Chapter of the American
Red Cross, asks all who have bills
against the Emergency Relief Commit
tee, to send them to her at once, and
they will be promptly paid.
WOman's Division Active.
The woxnan's division OF the Red
Cross did some splendid work yester-
day and many garments were finished
for emergency cases.
Statement by DR.. Sharp.
Doctor w. X. Sharp, representative
of public health service and director Of
activities for the suppression of the,
influenza epidemic in Pensacola. in rel
viewing the outlook, feels impelled to
state that the situation is cleaning up
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
CAPT. BENNETT
MEETS REQUEST

Captain Bennett, commandant OF
the naval air station. has replied to
the recent letter sent him by Mayor
Sanders, asking that large numbers
Of sailors be kept from coming to PEN
sacola during the influenza epidem-
ic. The letter suggests an affirmative
action in the matter.
Orders were issued at the station
yesterday withholding liberty from
men who do not reside in Pensacola
or have no good reason for coming to
the city. AS result fewer sailors
than usual were permitted to come to
Pensacola last night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
RUINS OF LENS
EVIDENC OF.
HUN VANDALISM.
ART TREASURES, HOMES, AND
TREES OF FAIR LAND, VICTIMS OF
GERMAN RAGE, DESTROYED BY
INVADER.

Paris, Oct. 10.-A startling picture
Of destruction is drawn by an officia.
"eye witness who has visited the
neighborhood Of Lens since the Ger
mans Withdrew from the city. Rail-
ways and tramways are torn up amt
ere converted into hugef spiIes Of
twisted rails. Mayor BasIy. of Lens,
says that the city has virtually been
levelled. The Germans blew up en-
tire sections of the town to establish
their trench systems. The population
OF $4,000 people is entirely German
and the city is dead.
Water fills the galleries Of the coal
mines, which used to turn out 5000, :
900 tons of coal each year
The national committee on war
damages thus sums up the devasta-
ton:
Despite the reprobation of the
world, the German war practices are
constantly being accentuated and in
tensided. These odious proceedings
have transferred hostilities into abom-
inal brigandage, seeking above all the
ruin Of agriculture, industry and COM
merce in this country"
Reports show that Roulers and
Thourou have been destroyed by fire.
Premier C1emenceau has written a
singing commentary On German prac-
tices in a letter to Deputy Margin, o,
the Marne department. He says:
"An International conventions which
maintained in armed conflicts tradf-
tfons of loyalty and nobility have been
cynfcally swept aside by Germany
when she thought herself strongest
and with hvpocritical tones when she
felt the shudder Of defeat German
rage attacks not only human beings
but throws its blight on our cities,
our fresides, our sacred monuments,
our art and hostory and even upon the
trees OF our fair land. The drama cp
Chalons, where a German airplane
bombarded the principal hos1itals,
killing f1fty-four persons and wound
ing forty, manifested again the enc.
my's rage and savagery.
Taken by the throat and driven
backword. he still seeks to vent his
hate upon the country from which
our soldiers drive him foot by foot,
But the blood, ruin and incendiaries
which he is leaving behind will have
Of which he will soon feel
the weight"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
GASLESS SUNDAYS
TO BE ABANDONED
SAYS FUEL CHIEF

Washington, Oct. 10.-The auto
less Sunday program is about to
be abando doned in favor Of a new
plan restricting use OF gasoline
by automobiles. W. C. Robinson,
chief OF the fuel administrators
oil conservation division said to-
day an announcement on the sub
ject probably would be ready to-
morrow.
He did not indicate the nature Of
the new program, but the UNDER
standing that some scheme has
been worked out to distribute
gasoline saving over every day
In the week without actually US.
ing a card rationing system.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
STREET CAR SERVICE CON-
TiNUEs TO SHOW IMPROVE
MENT ON ALL ITS LINES

J. G. Holtzclaw, traffic manager or
the Pensacola Electric Company. stat
ed yesterday afternoon that the sit-
uation which had SO badly ampered
the company for the past ten days
had considerably cleared and num-
Der of men had returned to work.
Four cars were operated on the
East Hill line, two on North Hin Ind
one each on the Belt line and the
West Hill line. Regular service has
been maintained on the Bay Shore
line, in spite OF conditions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
POLICE MAY GET NEW CAR
FOR FAST PATROL SERVICE

The police department may have the
aid Of car in their work in the near
future, If the ciA commissioners vote
to take over a machine which has been
obtained by turning in the city's Foro
on a purchase The force has been
handicapped in having no auto since
the car owned by the city was dlspos-
ed Of some time ago, and the officers
say the addition OF the new car 10
the police paraphernalia VIII greatly
aid speedy work
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE IN
COLLISION ON PALAFOX STREET

In collision between a Ford car,
driven by Charles Hautemann, city
salesman for the Welles-Kahn coIn-
pany, and Ebert Knowles. on motor
cycle, Knowles was knocked to the
pavement yesterday in front OF Emerg-
ency Relief headquarters, receiving in
juries which rendered him uncon-
scious. He was taken to the Pensacola
Hospital Immediately for treatment
and was reported not seriously injured
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
BELGIANS REVOLT AGAINST
GERMAN ATTEMPT TO
DEPoRT BRUGES CITIZENS
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Oct. 10.-A revolt has
broken out in Bruges, Belgium. the
populace having risen against the at
tempts Of the Germans to deport ths
civilians. according TO Les Nouveles.
German troops used their guns ana
killed or wounded numerous Bel
giang. Throughout Flanders the
newspaper adds, the roads are encum-
bered with cattle, horses and pigs
which are being transported to Ger
many. I
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
MOBILE HGHWAYMEN MURDER
AND ROB STREET CAR CREW

Mobile, Ala. Oct 10.-Highwaymen
early today shot and killed John w.
Fain, 81, and Joseph H. Cowart. ".
conductor and motorman Of Spring
Hill car. They carried away the casn
fare box and robbed the bodies OF the
dead men. The crime was committed
at an obscure crossing six miles from
the city. The highwaymen used dou-
BILE barreled shotguns. Bloodhounds
failed to take the trail.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
AID NEEDED AT
RIVER JUNCTION

A man who came from River Junoe
tion last night reported that conditions
there as a result OF the influenza ,epi-
demic are very bad. He stated THAT
there are more cases Of influenza and
pneumonia than the one doctor of. the
town can treat. He said that some
steps should be taken to give the sur
ferers relief as many are without care
or attention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
'hN THOUSAND TONS OF SHE'LL
HURLED ON ENEMY EACH DAY

LONDON, Oct. i0.-(British Wireless)
4. s.u1lns Is successive days recently
6no6 6rltish artillery hurled more than
49,. 49, IONS Of shell each day upon the
T;ta.si according A. a. statement by
a ''Dsson r,n Spencer Churchill, minister
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
lOCNG MARINE CORPS MAJOR
SUCCJ1IBS TO INFLUENZA

Washington, Oct. i0-Major Bryan
.aneron Murchison, one Of the young
:. majors Of the Marine Corps, died
.lssday Of influenza at Quantico, Vir-
ma it was learned today. His
~Vler lives at Jacksonville, Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
STUNT GREY BELIEVES
PEACE IN SIGHT, But
NOT VET IN REACH

\. -onaon, Oct. 10.-Viscount Grey. for
txt sstretary Of foreign affairs, in the
siI sspeech he has made in two years.
n, ne us thought peace is within sight
ss4n.-. no. within reach. He praised the
Ian Nh IA OF Wilson's reply to the Ger
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
So So J. w. HARGIS MAKES
'oHI VISIT IN PENSACOLA

b 81, -. w. Hargis, of this city, who
hs5ic.1 IN the United States army
'sturn+.-, corps with the rank of major,
t,.es rl 10 the city yesterday for a
visit with relatives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
CAPTURE OF LEcATEAU
REPORTED BY GEN, HAIG

London, Oct 10.-Lecateau has
heen captured by the British. General
Hajs announced in his report tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
SHIP
TORPEDOED AND
25O LIVES LOST
(By Associated Press)

Atlantic Port, Oct. 10.-Scores OF
American soldiers and sailors were
killed or wounded by shrapnel fred
by the German submarine after 1t
torpedoed the steamship Ticonderoga,
100 miles off the Atlantic coast, ac-
cording to the story OF 20 survivors
landed here today aboard a British
freighter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11

Atlantic Port, Oct. 10.-The Ameri-
lean steamship Ticeronderoga, 5000
tons, has been torpedoed and sunk on
the way to France, probably with
heavy loss of life. Twenty survivors,
wounded or suffering from exposure,
were brought here today by a British
vessel, to which they were transferred
by the vessel which picked them up.
The remainder aboard the Ticondera-
ga, said to number about $50 are re-
ported to have perished.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11

Let the work you do for the Liberty
Let the work you do for the Liberty l
Loan today be dedicated to the memory
OF the mothers Of Europe who have seen
their children slaughtered and their hus-
bands with bound hands driven away to
a fate unknown. that the mothers here
may not see similar professions in their
own streets.
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Continued on Page Eighty
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
The Weather

r-,day and Saturday except local
FAR sYtreme northwest portion; light
EAST winds: ds:-.+ure- IA. tovxes+ so
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-19
CAMP AICN OPENS
TO ENROLL BOYS
Governor Issues Proclamation
Asking All 10 Help

Today G r Donatt N whom I, en-.
ruNted work OF enrolling boys here
for the United State, Working Reserve
will begin his campaign among Okla.
roma City boys Ne Is planning So.
rics Of meetings Six or eight boy,
who read about what was conlcmpllt.
ed, visited Donhti', office At lhe Cham
her OF Commerce and signed enrol
msnt cards
Today DonArt received a proelaml
tion signed by Gov X. l.. William, IN
which attention I, called 10 the ntce'
slty for the nation enli'tlng IFS be-,
powtr for farm,
The proclamation |, a. follows
With thousand, oi men m battle
camps Of America and France, iht
government has seen M 10 call
upon the boys Of the nation 10 be
organized into the boys Working
reserve. so that when the need
arises, they will he ready. an In
du,flal army, capable nj matching
their strength and their labor,
against the strength and labor Of
PrusSlAns.
One week i' being set aside
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-19
PAY INCREASES
ARE GRANTED TO
COUNTY OFFICERS
Salaries viii Be $4,000 Year.
W Demurrer 0yerruIed,

The seven county officials and former
officials who brought suit against the
board Of county commissioners for sal
srie, Of 5000 a year instead Of the
lower amount, being paid under q Law
Of 1915, following the supreme court,
decision allowing County Clerk Jim
Bsaty the increase also won their suits
this morning when the demurrer pre-
senled BY the commissioners wa, over
ruled in the district courtroom oi Judge
Edward D. Oldiield.
Under the salary law Of 1910, county
officials were paid in proportion TO the
population. making present county sal
aries 5000. Under the 1915 law
which affected only Oklahoma county
the salaries in this county we're de-
creased from what they would have
been under the population basis Under
the latter law, officials in cities OF
1000 population received more ,alari.,