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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
BRUGES WELCOMES ARRIVAL
OF ALLIED LIRERATORS

London. Oct. 22.-Scenes Of happiness
al Bruges eclipsed those at Lille after
the liberation OF the two cities. ac-
rording to the correspondent OF the
l'a'iy Mail. During the occupation OF
nFfuseS by the Germans the people
mere were not allowed to receive
news Or the outer world or from the.-
,,f,iendS inside the German lines. unless
we news was handled by the German
'ucers. The correspondent writes:
When the only American woman
'It in BruSes was told of the deeds OF
3nerIcans in France. she cried with
lanplness, oh, if I had only known
that"
hruSes was fined enormous sums on
'dFious occasions. the CORRESPONDENT
sa'S' and everything made OF metal
vas taken away. The city was search
"a Tour times for copper The works
bfuges were robbed of every scrap
" machinery. The Germans paid for
..'lhinS . except food and drink, AMI
rlu ', only in paper money. The town
zen Is intact and the old belfry and
W WlN 'front.' Of the Hotel d'Ville are unin-
5l'ed Most OF the pictures remains
~ '''= gallery and Bruges seems to De
t5 Festtui as in the old days EXCEPT
ut all the bridges are gone Ger
,au mines compltd tn work don BY
., ., 'tSh torpedoeS which were launch
a. tie submarine base at Bruses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
LUCIA, WELL KNOWN HERE.
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

The American steamship Lucia, for
merely an Austrian freighter. taken
over at Pensacola at the outbreak OF
the war and converted into suppos-
edly unsuitable ship has been sunk,
according to advices received from
shipping circles.
The ship was equipped at a cast OF
more than 5000 900 with an ''unsink-
able device approved by naval oh-
GERS for experimental purposes. she
was held in port for several months
while installation of air filled boxes IN
her holds and cabins was in progress.
This buoyancy arrangement the inven-
tor claimed would keep the ship ahoat
no matter how much water was taken
in through holes in the side torn by
shell fire.
The steamer had made several trips
without accident and the submarine
attack which sent her to the bottom
was the first attempt to sink her. She
was a ship of STA gross tons and was
built in Austria in 1912. She was en-
gagged in cotton trade between Austria
and American Gulf ports before the
war. Details OF the singing OF the rate
OF the crew are lacking.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
SH|PbU|LDE
ENJOY TALKS
And BANQUET
Pensacola Shipbuilding Company
Entertained FOremen at
San Carlos.
J. r. McWANE
HONOR GUEST
Representative of Emergency
Fleet Corporation Makes
Talk on CO. Operation.

Honoring j. r. McWane, of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation, who is
IN Pensacola as representative OF
Charles PEez, vice-president, whose
staff assistant he is. and w f. Amos,
of the Industrial Relations group of
the corporation, the Pensacola Ship
building Company entertained at din
ner last night, their guests being the
forenlen and heads of the different de-
partments Of the great shipbuilding
plant.
Covers for ninety were laid in the
main cafe where against background
of the Stars and Stripes, number
Of round tables, centred with fall
flowers were placed.
Officials from the shipbuilding plant
We're A. c.. Keller, president: Paul p.
Stewart, general manager: John NJ.
Sweeney, third vice-president: w. l..
Wilder, auditor j. B. Mare, assistant
auditor: S. J. Robinson, chief engi-
neer; w. A. Nelson, naval architect :
John J. Strickler, purchasing agent !;
Thomas E. Lynch. superintendent OF
hulls: Frank Croad, superintendent OF
erection; G. e. Kline, superintendent
G. shops: w. l.. Mcdonald. superin-
tendent of plant construction: ]. u.
Shepard, traffic manager; w. j. Was
son, stores: p. D. OBrien. superintend-
eat OF special service; A. J. O'Briep, as
sistant special Service: w. III. Pierce,
chief electrician: w. 0ldenburger, cleo
tricaI engineer; J. Strom, erection en-
sineer' 4. G.. Parker inspection engi-
neer: a. O. Walker, structural engi-
neer: Il. \. Hyer, superintendent of
labor.
The dinner vas in the nature OF a
Get Together meeting of the officials
snd forcmen Ct the great plant, and
was designed rot only as an express
ion Of hospitality but as medium OF
exchange Of ;dcas as to closer union
among the mcE 1t the head of the
great corporation which is promoting
the interests Of the government in its
program.
The dinner was featured by num-
Der of addresses, Mr.. McWane giving
in most interesting manner his ideas
of the relations OF the foremen to the
officials of the company. and to their
fellow foremen and workmen.
Mr. Amos gave some original and
In his talk on industrial relations,
clearly expressed ideas, of value and
and Mr.. Keller, Mr.. Stew
art and Mr.. Wilder spoke for the
company, other talks OF
featuring the dinner.
eight courses, was as follows:
Bayou Cook Oyster Cocktail
The menu, which was served in
Kalamazoo Celery Queen Olives
Cream of Tomato Soup, RuX Croutons
Filet of Mignon. Fresh Mushroom Sauce
Potatoes PariSienne
New Asparagus, Drawn Butter
Salad, French Dressing
Red Raspberry Mousse
Fancy Cake
Demi Tasse
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
DIR. J. A. WELLS
GIVES LIFE TO
EPIDEMIC RELIEF

A pail of Sorrow has fallen over
The civilian relief headauarte.s. DIR.
J. A Wells is dead. A victim of the
disease he came to PensdenIa /, fight,
DR.. Wells made the sunpreme sacri-
flee yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
when his death occurred at the Pen
saeola hospital. Every effort to save
his life. although he had every care
that his professional co-workers could
supply.
"Greater love hath no man than
this, that he should die that others
might live" was quoted by members
ofthe Red Cross staff in expressing
their understanding Of the sacrifice
DR.. Wells has made. They are not
alone in their grief. for his wife is
prostrated by his death and is being
cared for at the home of their mutual
friend, Postmaster B. s. Hancock.
DR.. Wells volunteered his services
to care for the sick in Pensacola who
We're i'll with influenza. He left "a Iu-
crative practice at Panama City where
he was quarantine officer Of the port,
and came here a week ago Sa turday
TO aid during the dearth of physicians
Today he is dead. A few days ago he
was taken to the Pensacola hospital by
physicians Of the city who insisted
that he give up his work and receive.
the care ne needed in pulling Though
an attack of the disease.
DIR. Wells was 80 years of age and
was the son Of Amos j. Wells and q
brtoher of Judge Henry Wells Of
C,hfpley. Tsso brothers, p L. and A
l. wells Of Chipley were expected to
arrive in the city last night, to re-
turn TO Chipley with his body. He
had been practicing for five years at
Panama City and was. a graduate OF
the medical college of Vanderbilt Uni
yersity at Nashville, Tenn. and the
Atlanta Medical College. from which
he GRADUATED in 1913. The burial VIII
be in ChipIey. where his body will be
taken onthe morning train today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
Believed That His Answer to
Peace Note Will Be Guided
by Allies Wishes.
FOCH TO NAME
GERMAN TERMS
Question Immediately at Issue
is Military and Will Be
Left 30 Council.

Washington, Oct 23-The prevailing
belief here tonight is that the Presi-
dent will be guided largely in his ac-
tion on the new German note by the
decision Of the Supreme War Couneli
in France.
Though no intmation of his attitude
has come from the President, shrewd
diplomatic observers take this view
because, admittedly, the question i'm
mediately at issue is military prob
lem.
The issue, which the allied War
council may determine is whether It
is to be suggested through President
Wilson that Foch is to be applied to
ther diplomatic parley, approach of
the white flag from the German lines
is to be awaited
Official Text Received.
The official text OF the German note
Was delivered to the State Department
today. Because the entire day will be
spent in DECIDING the document and
preparing an English translation, the
note will be delivered by Secretary
Lansing at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
inE.
There is evidence that exchanges be-
tween London, Paris and Washington
have been proceeding since the ar
rival of the wireless version and that,
pending word from the War Council az
to what the n4ilitafss situation de
mands. the President is in no hurry
for the official text
Senator Lodge issued statement
during the day. denouncing the note
as another poorly laid trap and reite-
trating his opinion that the President
should demand unconditional surren-
der.
It is practically certain that no trap
will succeed. 1t is stated and repeated
on authority that there will be no
relaxation. of the forward movement
OF the allied and American armies or
abstention from attack on the retreat
ing fee, except upon terms Of the allied
and American military leaders.
Terms Of evacuation would include
breaking the German war machine as
an armed force and occupation by the
Allies and Americans of such strong
holds as Gen. Foch deems necessary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
Enemy Makes Desperate Resis-
tance Against Advance Which
Forcces Them Out of France.
VALENCIENNES is
ABOUT TO FALL
British Have Enetred City on
West and Thrust North to
the Scheldt Angle.
EBy Associated Press

The fall OF Nalenciennes 20 General
Haig's forces is imminent Despite
desperate resistance the British have
entered the city on the west, while to
lie north. they have made a deep
thrust and are moving in the direction
Of Conde, near the Scheldt
While allied progress has been slow
ed down in Flanders. appreciable gains
have been made, some OF them OF
much Importance. Behind the Scheldt
the Germans are m ossed in strength,
With machine guns and trench moe-
t3rs active.
In the northern area the BelSians
have reached the Lys canal along their
entire front and have captured d
hridgehead west of Noorendre, with
numbers OF the enemy
important Points Within Grasp.
Allied troops on the northern end
Of the front in France and Belgium to-
dav arc driving into the German line
from west OF Ghent past Tournsi ID
Nalenciennes. This is the line OF the
Srhpidt and two OF the important
points on it-Tournai and Valenciennes
are almost within the grasp OF the
British German resistance is stiffen-
ing be tween Journal and EalencienneS,
TIE southern end OF the s0-mils line
from Nalenciennes TO the Dutch from
ter. fIes British armies, ho~eyee.
continue to progress. Ourcq, within
'ess than a mile OF Tournai on the
vest. has been captured and the Brit
j~l hold La Sentinelle one mile west
Of Nalenciennes.
North Of Tournai the British ar,
aiohG the Scheldt on a front Of five
niles and north and south Of this sec
tor rapidly are gaining the western
h9EE OF The river Between Nalen-
ci.nnes and lie Cateau, the British
Uleir tain their nressure and have
r"arhed the Ecaillon river at Thiant,
southwest of Nalenciennes.
French Continue Pressure.
French forces continue their press
arc on the front from the junction Of
f'a Disc and the Serre eastward TO
NodZfers. On the extreme left they
hoyr advanced north OF the Serre. East
of the Aisne at NOuziers. the Ger
mans have ceased their violent efforts
T. dsl0dce the French from important
Hill positions. The French here are
n position to outflank the Germans
faeing the Americans on the sector
VEST OF the Meuse, which accounts
f." the strong German efforts to drive
ne French back. General Gouraud's
blen. however have defeated all enemy
attacks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
INDUCT SEVERAL
IN SPECIAL WORK

Although draft calls have again
been resumed in many parts OF the
country by Provost Marshal General
Crowier, the Escambia county board
has received no new calls BESIDE the
one for IA men to go to Fo-t Morgan
this week. They will probably leave
the latter part of the week lndivld-
auls are inducted for special training.
Those who have been accepted lfis
week are: Ben o. Solomon, tank
corps Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa
Henry s. Sanders. coast artillery, Fort
Dade. Fla, Royal Y Saiiad.n. coast
artillery. Claude Farley. coast artii-
lery.. Fort Dade. Fla
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
Ss'uNblTI0NS N INFLUENZA
''AiloN CONTINUE TO IMPROVE

M..asninSton, Oct 22.-Slieht inn
o,osement o,.. in the influenza situation
ros, ule country is indicated in re-
i,a . To-Day to the public health serv-
roo-. IN the far west and one Pacific
a. Se state the situation has not prov
ann Hrariy as serious as in the East
IN 'CnIihued nd abatement OF the epidemic
S1lhy camps is reported. while
s,fn,.t ,o5,,S decreased TO 392. There was a
IN I IN. increase in pneumonia eass.
n,r ,"e East and South generally eondi-
Are 1S r,a,s anons the civilian population
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
NEW ATTACK
STORM COMING
SAYS WASHINGTON

Washington, Oct. 22.-With the
Germans cleared out of Belgium
and much of northern France,
army officials here feel that a new
storm of attack may be about to
break against the enemy. Slowing
down of the German retirement is
probably due, officers said, to the
necessity of breathing spell on
both sides.
There s-.is little A0sIta that the
Germans are headed FOR nothing
short of the Meuse line and any
pause is but temporary.
IL seems possible that events
have so shaped the lines that
great drive may soon he undertake
en- TO upset the whole German plan
of retirement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
LICENSEES KEEP
CITY CLERK BUSY

Assistants at the office OF City Clerk
J. o. Walker report one OF the bust
est days in some time caring for ap-
plicants who wish to take out licenses
for various lines Of business in the
city. Applications for such permits
come through the city clerks office
and yesterdays business was reported
tn be unusually heavy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
DANIELS ASKS
S6OO,OOO,OOO FOR
NEW NAVAL SHIPS

Washington, Oct 23-Congress has
been asked by the Navy Department to
authorize a second 3-year naval build
ing program to provide ten additional
super-dreadnaughts, six battle cruis-
ers, and t40 smaller vessels, at cost
of S600.O00,OO0. This was disclosed to-
night by Secretary Daniels after his
appearance before the House naval
committee to explain the appropria-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
ALLlESDISTRUST
CERMANY'SNE
PEACEPROPOSAL
BELIEVE REPLY is ATTEMPT TO
ENADE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
TERMS LAID DOWN By PRESIDENT
AS BASIS FOR. AN ,ARMISTIGE.

London, Oct 22-The German reply
TO President Wilson is regarded here
as mot business, but mere argument
and protestation.' In government,
diplomatic and political circles, the
view is that it is not a reply but
simply a resort to verbiage designed
to cover the absence of reply One
highly placed official described it as
badly cameuflaged insincerity.'
The government has not considered
the reply in detail. although Premier
LIoyd-George and his colleagues held
nrotracted deliberations today.
Henry NJ Hyndman, leader of the
British socialists, said: THE reply is
simply another piece OF shuffling. [
hope President Wilson will answer it
very abruptly and briefly. At any
rate, he has given Emperor William an
opportunity to say that he and his
Itople are one in the same sort Of
duplicity and treachery to have been
threatened throughout the war.
Frederick George Kelloway. narlia-
nentary secretary to the minister Of
n unitions, said
"Only our leaders. Premier Lloyd
George. Premier Clemenceau and Pres
i,ient Wilson, on the political side. and
Marshal Foch Field Marshal Haig and
General Peshing on the military side,
nan say If the note means that Ger
many is at last prepared to face the
facts and draw the inevitable conclu-
sicns
Fer. the rest OF us, our duty issplain
II is ia go on producing munitions or
figh ting assii it were at the beginning
Of the war rather than approaching
- ri / T.
an early peace is to be ready for a long
war
Paris Shares London View
Paris. Oct 2o-The Germans are
hoping by their discussions of an
armistice to substitute General Pnrsh~
ing for Marshal Foch as the military
leader who will state the terms the
Petit journal says. Tt remarks that
only the supreme commander has the
right to lay down the conditions of
an armistice. The announced con-
cessions respecting submarine warfare
are merely pretense. the Petit Journal
continues. nasmuch as the submarine
campaign is definite failure. par
tieularlv in view OF the loss of OstenI
and ZeebruGge
The most general comment in tha
press upon the German reply is that
the enemy is attenntine to escape an
admission of defeathy causing paciffst
acitations in entente countries. With
this end in view the German wireless
is sending out fantastic stories OF
nacifist manifestations in important
French cities and of imminent strikes.
As a whole the note is found to he
equivocal and tortuous and nIatifud.-
nously phrased as to leave tn, door
omen for all sorts of uuibhIiur NJ
where is there evidence in the repIv
of genuine desire to accept the only
way in which peace can be concluded.
according to expression of onir on
here. On The contrary all that is ap-
parent is the urgent desire of the Ger
man general staff TO get an armistice
at any price in order 10 reroganize lis
Of men and material There
fore. il is generally believed that the
renlv is NOT likely to be considered at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
FIRE Department RUNS
TO AUTOMOBILE BLAZE

The fire department made run to
South Palafox street yesterday after
noon at O'Clock. when an outa stand
ing in front Of the Lewis Bear COM
pany store caught on fire. The flames
We're extinguished before serious dam
age had been done TO the machine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
PLEDGE SUPPORT
IN CAMPAIGN FOR WAR FUND

Atlanta Oct. 22-Protestant churches
OF the Southeast pledged unanimous
support OF the united war work cam
paign at meeting here today OF about
% pastors, representing the leading
Protestant denominations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
CZ1CHO-SLOVAkS AND FRENCH
RECAPTJ'RE VILLAGE OF TERROR

Paris. Oct. oo-French troops have
captured Chalandry and Grandlup,
north of Laon. according to a war of
flee announcement tonight. Czeeho-
Slevaks flghting With tile French. re-
captured the village OF Terren, which
had temporarily fallen into hands of
the enemy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
TAXES ON SMALL INCOMES
LOWERED; RAISED ON
THOSE OVER 500 900

Nashington, Oct. 22.- SilrtaXeS
adopted by the House on individual net
incomes below 100000 are to be low
cred and those in excess Of that
amount increased. under amendments
TO the war revenue bin adopted today
by the senate finance committee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
PRESIDENT WILSON BESTOWS
HONORS UPON MANY HEROES

Washington. Oct. 22-President
Wilson. as commander-in-chief Of the
United States army. today awarded the
DISTINGUISHED Service medal to Mar
shals Foch. Joffre and Haig. and Cen
erals Petain, Diaz, Gillian and PERISH
ing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
AMERICAN DEAD TO BE
BROUGHT HOME AFTER WAR

With the Americans Northwest or
Nerdun, Oct. 22.-All American dead IN
France will be taken home after the
war, according to orders received by
army chaplains The grave registra-
tion bureau has been working with this
in view
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
DEBS APPEALS FROM TEN
YEAR SENTENCE FOR DISLOYALTy

Washington. oct. 22.-Eugene "
Debs. former Socialist candidate for
President. sentenced 10 Ten years for
disioyal utterances. in Canton. Ohio,
speech has appealed TO the United
states Supreme Court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
FIGURES PROVE
DEATH RATE TO.
BE Low HERE
COMPILATION OF DEATHS FROM ALL
CAUSES DURING EPIDEMIC SHOWS
s III FATALITIES IN CITY AND 81
REPORTED FROM NEARBY POINTS

Since the influenza became epidemic
in Pensacola, there have been persist
ent and exaggerated rumOrs regarding
the number Of deaths and reports
have been current that there We're
many which have not been reported
to the auth horities. In order to combat
the false reports on the street, and
which have been sent out from the
city, greatly exaggerating conditions
here. a Journal representative yester-
day secured from every undertaken in
the city a statement of the number OF
deaths from influenza, from out OF
town. white and colored. According
to the reports, which have been sub
stantiated, deaths of white persons,
residing in Pensacola. We're i0e col
ored 63 out of town, including men
of the army and navy (of whom therd
We're Coz %.
Owing to the illness of officials, il
is impossible to secure an accurate re-
port of vital statistics, but according
to statements bf. undertakers. these fig
ures may be relied upon. In view Of
the frenquently repeated assertions Of
irresponsible persons that the death
rate was at least five hundred, and in
comparison to the rate in other cities,
tiiSSc N1fCl tOtdl SOc. dIC
comparatively low. when it is taken
into consideration that they include
the deaths at the military and naval
stations. transients, and negroes. among
whom it was stated that a very high
death rate prevailed.
They date from the first cases OF
influenza reported and should set at
rest the baseless fabrications as to the
suppression Of the death rate. and the
of the facts. which the
officials state. are bad enough at best.
New Relief Contingent.
A contingent Of twenty men from
the Naval Air Station went on duty at
the Emergency Relief headduarters
taking the place Of the men
recalled to the reservation Monday.
There are at present about forty-five
of the navy. men assisting in nursing
and other emergency work at Emerg-
ency Relief headquarters.
Theatres 10 Remain Closed.
DrS MoSsman and Sharp, OF the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
Theatres TO Remain Closed.

DrS. MoSsmanf and Sharp, OF Tie
United States public health service.
stated yesterday that the theatres OF
the city will not be permitted to re-
open at this time. They state that
they have carefully surveyed the stu-
alton and it seems unwise to permit
performances to be resumed while
danger of Infection exists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23
The Weather

ToE FLosooAt oEosssw rss r.1s .a,r:s ans
IfIrso.-.iou: moderate east winds.
nortn fFrsay's temperature: Highest, rs
s.5Ssss; Iowest, 67 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23

4 boys conference Will be held in
Pensacola in connection with the Unii-
ed War Work about the first week in
November 1t had been intended to
hold the conference in Tallahassee, but
owing 10 conditions prevailing all over
the country. il was decided best tn
hold it in Pensacola. Chairmen OF the
different counties in the thirteenth
district will attend the meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-23

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02
SOUTH WALDEN

Miss Carrie Greaves has been in Nor.
riswille recently to visit her aunt fol
several days.
Mrs Comstock is spending few weeks
with relatives in Newport.
The lawn party and ice cream social
at A. F. Grows, for the Red Cross, last
week Wednesday evening, was largely
attended.
Burt Wells and family Of Hardwick
have moved onto the farm which he re.
Gently purchased of Gaylord Sehoolcraft
Roger Houston and Gaylord School.
craft and families of Newbury were at
Frank Houston's last Friday.
Miss Hazel Taylor of Danvills has been
guest at F. L. Taylor's for several
days.
Cassus Smith is working for his uncle
O. j. Smith, in Hardwick,
Granville Laird has been haying for
o. J. Smith.
Miss Ruth Farr and her sister, Mrs
Raymond Robbins, of Hardwick, were
guests last week at the home of their
aunt, Mrs. Charlie Carr.
Dale Grow spent Sunday at A. D.
Simpsons on the mountain,
Archie Miles and family visited rela-
tives in Albany Sunday.