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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
Enemy Troop Movements Bro
ken Up by Sure Aim of
Artillery Fire.
CROSS ROADS ARE
SWEPT BY SHELLS
Patrols Penetrate Enemy Wires.
Find Town of Ammerz-
weller Deserted.

With the American Army in Lor-
ralne, Sept 20.-Several prisoners from
The S1th German division were cap
tured last night by an American pa
troll west of Wanderers. The division
had been in the line in this sector
only a few days. 1t is one of the Ger
man crack divisions and it was march
ed into this area from the quiet Sec
tor west of Rheims, where it had been
resting. The prisoners said the S7th
would have been sent opposite the
Americans sooner, but that it haa
been well shot to pieces on other
fronts, including that north of the
Mafne during the German retreat, anu
had been compelled to await some re-
placements which had been long IN
coming.
An American officer visited an OBJ
servation post during the day yes.sr-
day and while he was there, the oh
server saw a movement of troops on
the cross roads west of the MoSelIe.
The Germans were moving southwark.
The officer took charge of the situation
by telephoning the artillery which re-
sponded promptly. The gunners open
ed up on the roadways and a direct hit
was scored on the cross roads just as
two enemy squads had reached that
point.
Through powerful glasses the officer
Saw the shot take effect, killing some
of the enemy and wounding others.
Great confusion followed and
after the artiIlerymen mad fired on@fhe
cross roads and the region nearby for
ten minutes, the troop movement to-
ward the American lines ceased
The cross roads We're not used dur
ing the remainder of the day yeSter-
day.
On Aisace Front.
With the American army in AIsace
Sept 20.-There are indications that
the enemy has placed new troops in
the line in AlSace opposite the Ameri-
cans. Some portions of the front how
ever, apparently are not held by these
new men.
An American patrol penetrated the
enemy wire Thursday and walked
through the town of AmmerZweiler,
which was found to be deserted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
SENIOR HIGH
M EETS NEW
P R IN CT P A L
MERATlON OF STUDENTS
WHO WILL TAKE COURSES
JUNIOR cLAS TO CONFER WITH
PRINCIPAL MONDAY NIGHT.

The Senior class of Pensacola High
School met last night at O'Clock at
the high school building for the first
conference With the new principal. j.
NJ. Collier. The students were asked
for their cooperation in making the
coming session the most successful of
their school life and were promised by
Mr.. Collier that he would give them
every assistance for the: success Of their
Work
About 10 pupils We're in attendance,
and President Craighill Brown presided
at the meeting Joe Oppenheimcr,
president of the class last year also
took part in the program. Mr. Brown
admonished the members of his class to
think first of their studies, rather than
the organization of the many clubs and
societies which Will mark the opening
of the new school year.
Principal Collier also took down The
number of students who will take
each course Of study. The Junior class
is to be called for a similar conference
Monday night Entrace examinations
in mathematics will be held Monday
morning at . o'clock and IN English
Monday afternoon at O'Clock at the
high school.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
.DED|CA 7 10 \
Of NEW PARK
s Ss|vE
Pensacola Pays Tribute to Mer-
ory of True Son and
Gallant Soldier.
BEARD DELIVERS
ELOQUENT Spec I'll
Salute Fired and Taps Sounded.
Hundreds Present at Pa
triotic Ceremony.

THE noblest death a man can die, is
to die for his fellow men,"
With these words as the keynote of
his speech, Senator John s. Beard de-
livered a fine tribute To the memory
of Captain Frank Rutherford Marston
yesterday afternoon at o'clock, when
Marston Park was dedicated before a
crowd of several hundred persons.
Participation of the army and navy
by sending of detachments from Fort
Barrancas and the Naval Air Station,
lent a martial impression to the cere-
furnished music for the program, a
squad from Fort Barrancas fired a
military salute and company of blue
jackets swelled the number of service
men present.. President Louis deM.
Blocker, of the Chamber of Commerce,
was master of ceremonies.
Because of the light rain which fell
during most of the exercises, the
speakers stand was carried to the
train sheds of the l.. & N railroad.
where the crowd was housed during
the numbers of the program. Mrs.
Frank MarSton, mother of Captain
Frank Rutherford Marston, was pres
ent during the ceremony and the
mothers of American boys in the SEP.
vice We're euiogized by Senator John
s. Beard, who made the principal ad~
dress Of the day.
Pray for v. S. Troops.
Beginning with the playing OF
America" by the band, a very elo-
quent and pertinent PRAYER for the
safety and success OF the American
arms followed, given by the Rev. A. s.
Moffetts pastor of the First Presbyter-
ian church. Nearer My God TO Thee
played BY the band, followed the
prayer.
ChsArman Blocker then introduced
Senator j. S. Beard the father of
three sons in the service, whose stirring
address was the feature of the after
noon program. His remarks We're in
substance as follows:
After a series of months at Anpapo-
lis Frank Rutherford Marsron ii whaso
honor we are r1et &c deC7feaE Ee fr
beautiful little pera, Eas 114FcaE ~ re=
sign as a midshig;uaH sr.a elga~as5 gt
of the dearest plans ~ ts 45se
Following the HaaTHs25o TO the
world by Germany and the entry OF the
United States into the war, the young
man offered his services 10 his couf-
try and was accepted, being commits
stoned as a second lieutenant, and or
dered to report in France. His rise
was rapid and at the age of % years
he had attained the appointment OF
ca plain in the American army
Uphold Lees Traditions.
"On July Is last when the German
Continued on Page Eight.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
County Chairman Hancock of
War Savings Work Gets
Rule for Competition.
k%fF
REV ARDS TO
BE $125 EACH
Contest Closes December 81,
Last Returns to Be Not Later
Than January Is.

Pensacola schools have an oppor--
tunity to win $3.50 in War Savings
Stamps in a state wide contest, the
rules of which were received by Post
master b. s, Hancock today. Mr..
Hancock is county chairman of the
War Savings work here. Through
the liberality of J. w. Archibald of
Jacksonville, the Florida school max
ing the highest per capita sales and
side the school is eligible for prize,
cost Of which will be s125.
Schools wishing to enter the contest
must make regular entry on applica-
ton blanks which have been sent to
Postmaster Hancock The purpose Of
the contest is TO stimulate the chill
dren of the state to added vigor in
their work and at the same time give
them q chance to win some War Saw
ings Stamps.
The stamps are now in the hands
of J. F.. c. Griggs. director of the w. s.
s, campaign in Florida. 1t is the ptr-
pose of Mr.. Archibald who contributed
the money that the winning school use
if for any purpose they may vote. but
particularly for school library.
Final Day November I.
Escambia county schools wishing to
enter the contest must notify Postmas-
ter Hancock before November l. This
notification must be made on blank
which he will furnish The competi-
ton is open 10 s,n. school. whether
white OF colored Any school may win
either prize or both and the prize may
he distributed among the pupils If that
IS the wish of the majority of the
xsri.,N
is made that the stamps shall not
be redeemed until January 1, 1928
Schools may count all stamps pur-
chased by students since last January
and until the last of next December
and all that they were instrumental in
selling. Competition will be figured on
per capita membership. In certifying
to the sales of pupils. teachers will be
placed on their honor. Full and COM
plete lists Of names and amounts sold
by each will have to be made out and
the teacher must actually have counted
the stamps listed
Close December ST.
The contest closes December 81 next
and the last date for returns will be
January IA next. Returns reaching
the Office after that date must bear a
postmark Of January Is or before.
County chairmen must certify to the
returns as well as the teachers In
order to claim sale made in the past
the pupil must present to the teacher
a statement from the one buying the
stamps that the purchase was made
from the pupil named. In the future
orders must be taken or postcards
which can be secured from the local
chairman for the county of the N. ).
s. drive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
AMERICAN LUMBER
co. TO LAY S Ell IP
X Ell SEPT. 2Sth

The first keel to be laid at the ship
yard of the American Lumber COM
pany at Millvil1e will be put down Sat
urday, September 2S. II is believed
by President William l.. Wilson. of the
company, that this ceremony will be
the beginning of what win be large
and useful Florida industry.
The ceremony will take place at 4
o'clock in the afternoon, which will all
low Pensacolians to arrive in time by
leaving here on the morning train. II
a sufficient number of people go to
warrant ii arrangements will he made
with THE Tarpon" to delay sailing one
day to bring visitors back.
The organization of the American
Lumber company at Millville has had
al interesting beginning and a more
interesting progress and the laying Of
the first keel at the big plant will be
celebrated by a fitting ceremony. The
officers of the company have confidence
in the work and plan to have many
men of prominence throughout the
state at the celebration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
VosIems in Precipitate Retreat
FrGm Jordan to the
Mediterranean.
aORE THAN 5000
ARE CAPTURED
ictorious Offensive Continues
Against Bulgars and in
North Russia.
BY Associated Press.

The Holy land is af1ame under the
rue,us of the mighty stroke by the
atsh and French and the friendly
t45 forces, and the Turks from the
jordan river east to the Mediterranean
s-e seemingly in route.
ia less than a day Gen. Allenby's
British forces. aided by French and
ulyes under the king of the Hedjas,
grUrk the Turks over a front of Is
niles penetrated to a depth of II miles
t.s5 more than 5000 prisoners and ov-
e-an the entire hostile defensive sys-
em
treat quantities Of war material
.a captured, and pressure against
-ae enemy is progressing unabated.
THiie there has been some slowing
4 7H Of the intensity of the lighting
Or 'H- st. Quentin-Cambrai theatre,
De British and French have been able
g materially better their positions.
Noeavres. the scene of intense fight
inc in the past week, is definitely in
the hands of the British. Large num-
hers Of German dead indicated stra-
'sgic value the enemy placed on
N.euvres.
In Macedonia the allies continue
driving against the Bulgars.
IN Northern Russia the allied troops
1ye gained further success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
BIG
GUNS POUNDING
FORTS OF METZ

Washington, Sept. 20. - The
forts of Metz, the German strong
hold in Lorraine, are under the fire
of American guns of 9-inch and
larger calibre. members of the
house military committee were
told today at their weekly confer
ence with Acting Secretary Cro-
we'll and otAer war department Of
ficiaIs. The identity Of American
that wiped out the ST. Mihiei
drive that piwed out the ST. Mihiei
salient, and brought Metz within
range of the heavy guns, has not
been reported to the department
by General Pershing.
Production of liberty motors and
of ordnance, particularly inch
Howitzers is increasing, the Off
Gals said The production of mo-
tors was said to have passed 1000
of which $500 have gone to T.
navy and the allies. Liberty me
tors are now being used in tanks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
TO STRIKE WHEN
ENEMY RETREATS

Washington, Sept Exchanges in
tie h9rtie situation in France are fore
shadoWed by the impending capture
q. s.. Quentin, and the clearing of the
9, Gobain forest, indicated by unfal-
JsriEg progress OF the British and
rench, will be a matter of only a few
days. 1t is felt certain here that this
would send the enemyq main forces
back 70 the first of his new defensive
psjtions.
When that movement begins, the
moment launching a new offensive eff
fort will come in the opinion of many
aservers. 1t appears certai PERISH
1g's first army has for the moment
@mpeted its allotted task. No Amer
Eans have established positions in the
vicinity Of Metz which constitute
3'ect threat at fortress the enemy
,4Bnot ignore.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
BRITISH AIRMEN AVOID Hun
BRUTALITY WHEN BONRIN(,

London, Sept 2e-Clouds save CO.
Iogne from attack reads the headline
Of a newspaper detailing recent air
raid carried out by British air forces.
What really saved Cologne" SAYS a
semi-official statement of the ROYAL
Air Forced was the British refusal
to intimate Germanys' outrageous po-
LEY of indiscriminate bombing The
British squadron. finding it Impossible
10 observe and range upon their OBJ
iectives OF military importance. re-
trained from the casual bomb dropping
which might have hit the hospitals Or
children.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
GERMAN THREATS KEEP
DUTCH SHIPPING IDLE

Washington. Sept 2o.-Acauiescence
of the Netherlands government in the
German threats which keep 100000
tons dutch shipping idle, while the
people in Holland suffer for food, was
commended on in a statement by the
state department today To remove
any unisapprehenSion as to the United
States, altitude the statement gives
notice that appeals for American
foodsttffs will be vain until Holland
consents TO. equitable agreements like
other European neutrais.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAS
DISCOVERY is LIBERTY DAY,

Washington, Sept. 90 - President
Wilson today proclaimed Saturday
october y. the four hundred and
twenty-sixth anniversary of the dis
covery OF America, as Liberty day.
and called upon all citizens to cele-
brate it to stimulate a generous re-
sponse to the fourth Liberty Loan.
Every city, town and country side
is asked by the president to arrange
commemorate addresses, pageants
harvest home festivals or other dem
onstrations and he directs that all fed
eral employees whose services can be
spared be given holiday
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
LOCAL CHAPTER
RED CROSS IN
NEEDOF HOME

Here is an oportunity for some
residents Of Pensacola to be a mod
ern Good Samaritan. The local Red
Cross chapter is required to give
up quarters in the Custom House at
an early date. Being a charitable
organization the officers do not
wish to rent expensive quarters
Mrs. C. NJ. Sweeney, former chair
man of the surgical dressings COM
mittee. hopes that some patriotic
Pensacolian may be found who will
offer adequate quarters for the
Pensacola Red Cross work on terms
which will be suitable to the funds
available for the local chapter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
3LLsAMA'S GOVERNOR TO
FIGHT PRICE FIXING

@'Ateomery. Sept. 20.-Being ad
>ea OF the presidents announced pur-
ts- ro * the price of cotton, Cover
4 '.aries Henderson this afternoon
yft'=d a telegram of protest to the
{s+eeat and called on the governors
> ton states TO act similarly, with
-'@F If staying the executive action
'-Fmpiated. He says hte principal
simply and demand should not be
s7.ierTRd with until it is shown the
,,'eFesl Of the government is being af-
-.e05 adversely.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
NOTABLES TO
ATE Nd BIG
DEFENSE MEET
MAYOR SANDERS WILL GREET
VISITORS-RECEPT THIS AT
TERNOON AT SAN CARLOS PRIN-
ciPAL ADDRESS BY HUNTER.

The party of distinguished visitors
who will participate in the programs
at the Council of Defense meeting to-
daSr is Rxp q ta1 arrive IN PelisacS5f7a
on the 9:45 o'clock train this morn
ing. A meeting IS to be held at the
San Carlos hotel at o'clock this af-
ternoon. at which the presence of ey-
cry local council of defense worker IS
requested. AT o'clock this evening
the speakers are to participate in a
meeting which is to be held in front of
the EIk's club.
Headed by Governor Cats, the party
viii be composed of Justice J. b. Whit
field. Major Rutledge Smith of WASH
ington, d. c., Elliot Dunlap Smith. of
Washington, D. G.: II. s. Heard of
Jacksonville. II. s. Hunter. or New
York City and DR.. Birkenhead of Bal
timore all leaders of the state and ma
tional council of defense work
a reception is planned at the San
Carlos this morning in order that Pen
sacolians may meet Governor Cats
and the distinguished company of war
workers who will come. Mayor Frank
Sanders will extend a welcome to the
visitors this afternoon and a round
table discussion of the work among
those present is to feature This will
of the Council of National Defense.
Following is the program of speech
es which is to be made:
Opening address by Governor g. +.
Cats.
Address of welcome by Mayor Frank
D. Sanders.
Address by Justice ]. B. Whitfield.
Address by Major Rutledge Smith,
southern representative of the Council
of National Defense
H P. Hunter, who will make the
principal address al the evening meet
ing is one Of the most eloquent speak
ers in the Council of National Defense
circles, bearing the title of the "Brvan
of New York City
Much local interest is expected Tn
be shown in the Saturday night meet
ing, when Col. F. L. Hughes of FIT. Bar
rancas and Captain F. NJ Bennett of
the Pensacola Naval Air Station will
participate in the program of speeches.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
BREWER TELLS OF
LOAN TO BRISBANE

New York, Sept 2o.-C. w. Feigen-
span president of the Cnited states
Brewers Association. tonight made
public a letter to Senator king. chair
man of the senate subcommittee of
the judiciary, in which he frankly con-
fessed his association furnished Ar
thur Brisbane funds with which to
purchase the Washington Times He
admitted that the association and
brewing interests generally maintained
lobbyists at Washington and various
state capitals, but denied vigorously
charges of disloyalty or pro-germanism
both personally and on behalf of asso-
citation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
REVENUE BILL
PASSES HOUSE

Wington, Sept. 2o.-The house
late today passed unanimously the war
revenue bill designed to raise eight
billions of the twenty four or more
billions needed for the current year.
The huge measure. the largest in the
history of any nation, now goes to the
senate. Formal roll call, demanded by
majority leader Kitchin. recorded
three hundred fifty ages, no nays. The
result announced by speaker was greet
ed by mighty roar of applaus.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
PRESIDENT TO FIX
PRICE OF COTTON

Washington, Sept. 20. - President
b ason viii fix the price of cotton,
aol1s last the principal commodities
9aeesSgTy to the prosecution of the
Par gnder governmental regulation,
lSHta strong pressure from south
TN states. In addition to determining
price, the government will assume
'7Tol ad distribution of this years
."n The decision of the president.
aHaitaiy announced at conference
''a cotton states senators and repre-
'alaJNes. became known today. Plans
AIRY ont the decision are said to
p aaier way.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
SHIP TONNAGE so FAR THIS
YEAR TOTALS 1,611,ooO TONS

Washington, Sept 20 Ship ton
mage actually delivered to the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation so far this
year amounts 10 1871 900 tons. with
1856, 900 tons launched and EeeIs laid
for 4103 600 General Mana ger Piez of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation, giv-
ing these figures to the senate COM
merce committee today, said deliveries
for the month Of September probably
viii reach 400 900 tons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
ANHEUSER- BUSCH BREWING
PLANTED OFFERED TO U. S.

Washington. Sept. 2o.-The entire
plant of the Anheuser Busch Brewing
Co, St. Louis was today offered TO tie
government on the basis of an annual
rental for the manufacture Of ammu-
nitions during war, by August Busch.
president Of company. Ordinance off,
cials are said to be impressed with the
facilities Of the plant for the manu-
facture of small arms and ammuni-
tion, and have taken the matter un-
der consideration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
SERIOUS SHORTAGE IN
SUPPLY OF CRUDE OIL

Washington, Sept. 20-Serious short
are in the supply of crue oil is noted
in the report OF the bureau of mines,
compiled in response to senate reso-
luton and made public tonight In
sufficient crude oil is being produced TO
supply the refinerles the report shows.
while gasoline stocks have been re-
duced TO two or three weeks supply,
necessitating continued conservation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
BRITISH BAG
5000 TURKS

London, Sept. 20.-British forces in
Palestine under General Anenbv at
tackled Turkish positions on a front
of 1S miles on September 10 The
British broke the Turkish line between
Rafat and the sea and pressed for
ward IL miles. Three thousand Turks
were taken prisoners The main
Turkish forces in Palestine are closely
pursued by the British
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
HUNS BOMB HOSPITAL
8 AMERICANS KILLED.

With the American Army on LoT-
raiIle Front. Seut. 29.-fBy Associated
Pressl-Eight Americans were killed
when clearing hospital was hit by 4
German shell on Wednesday night
The enemy threw large number Of
high explosive projeetiIes into the re-
gion OF The hospital on two successsve
nish.s and finally hit large tent
where gassed patients We're confined. srs :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
GERMANY READY
TO TALK PEACE

amsterdam. Sept. 90. = An official
!, cement from Berlin says the Ger
]mbassador at Vienna today pre-
.'fi Hermany's reply to the Austr~
, -"SaFIan peace note. The Germ
announces the readiness of Ger
~ 70 participate in the proposed
~--5Nse Of ideas
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
HUN TROOPS
DEFEATED IN RUSSIA

London. Sept. 20.-In Northern Rus
sia. Kafeilan troops severely defeated
forces led by German officers at
Jrkhtinskaya, says an official state
ment issued by the war office today.
The battle took place Wednesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
'7AMA FRUIT IMPORTS
MUST COME TO FLA. PORTS.

aSnlngton, Sept. Conformation
A |he bahamas of fruits and vege-
rs. fresh or canned. is TO be per-
.-ra the war trade board announced
az. provided they are imported TO
'"Tlda ports in boats of less
- an hundred tons, owned by
~---Aaa residents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
EPWoRTH LEAGUE KEEPS
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT.

The Epworth League of First NJ. f.
Church will hold open house this even
ing from to IL o'clock. Service men
are invited to attend There will be
refreshments and music.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-21
The Weather

,.,,,,.rs Saturday, cooler north and
% p9rso1,s ,s,1 and at nsns ora Wines. Rer
t9p,S temperature yesterday, 70 de-
ss, lowest, 61 degrees.
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RENT

A FAIR PRICE TO A DESIRABLE TEN
ANT. ALL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE
THAT FURNISHED ROOM-RENT 1T
WITHOUT DELAY, AND RENT IT AT
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