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WILL APPLY DIRECT.

Paris, Oct: 24-Hungary intends to apply direct to the entente govern ments to ascertain on what terms they will grant armistice and peace 1t is reported in political circles iE Buda Pest. according to a Zurish de- spatch to the Journal.
 Austria-Hungary already Is recon ciled to the idea of union by capit- u1ation, says a Vienna despatch to the Frankfore Zeitung because Vien- ma Is threatened with famine, the au thorities are powerless, and laws no longer are enforced.
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fc congestion, plan which has been tried out in cities in the middle west This plan provides for a trolley tha. would ordinarily carry 200 passengers to a factory and get there at given hour, to make two trips and carry 100 passengers each trip. One contin- gent of workers would arrive at ina factory about a. half hour earlier tbar the other contingent. Their worU therefore would start a half hour earlier and they would finish a hal, hour earlier
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RETAILERS TO MEET

Al, dry goods, clothing, shoe and
 All U D,erchants of the city are re- ouested to be present at a meeting or tbe mercantile war service committee in conjunction with the War Indus ties board to discuss plans to regu- ate the fuel and light for retail stores, during Christmas season.
 The meeting will be held in the reous of the Chamber of Commerce at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
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GERMAN DEPUTY ASKS REICHSTAC BE ALONE EMPOWERED TO DECLARE WAR

Basel, Oct. 4-Havas-After the speech of Prince Maximilian, Deputy Karl Herold, in the name of the Gen. terist party read a statement in the Reichstag asking that the reform of the constitution of the empire be ex- tended so that war cannot be declared without the consent. of the Reichstag. He added that if peace with the En- tente Allies is not possible the gov ernment will have to call on the last man for the defense of Germany. Deputy Ebert. majority Socialist. de-
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CLING TO SCHELDT.

Canadian Headquarters in France, Wednesday, Oct. 23 (Oanadian Press) airmen attached to the Canadian forces holding the line north of Valenciennes report that Valenciennes has been evacuated by the enemy except for posts at a few points in the city. The Germans, however, are clinging obstinately to the east bank of the Scheldt canal north of Valenciennes
 Villages left behind by the Germans are intact although they have been systematically sacked and footed. All bridges have been destroyed.
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With the Allied Armies in France and Belgium, Oct. A.---(By The As rlciated Press, 4:3O a. m. )---The Brit fish have taken more than 5000 pris- oners and many guns in their new at tack, begun yesterday morning on the front below Valenciennes. In brilliant moonlight. assisted by roaring hocks of night bombing air planes, the British fought throughout the night and made steady gains.
 A concentration at Preux for & counter attack was observed from the air. Transports, ammunition trains and masses of men became mixed up on the roads in that vicinity. When the concentration was sufficiently large and the enemy traffic appeared to be in great state of confusion the British gunneTs opened fire. Soon the ground was strewn with dead men and horses, equipment, wagons, lor- ries and limbers.
 Reports tell of particularly fierce fighting at Pomereuil where the Brit dsh were held up for 0 time by a mur- derous fire from a heavy concentra- ton of German machine guns. The British waited for time until the ad- vance had progressed north and soutf of them. Then they swept around the town on 10th sides. At the rear they found a triangular cleared space, 1T which the German machine gunner: retired to prepared positions. The British went around them and cap tured Pomereuil wood at the back O the triangle, thus surrounding the en emy.
 For hours these Germans held out The British finally stormed the posi- tion.
 At Escarmain also there was des perate fighting. The advancing Brit ish found the town a shambles, heap of dead Germans lying about.
 The towns had been pillaged by tn Germans.
 There are further signs that tn Germans either now are carrying ou
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
ASSERTS POWER
 TO ALTER RATES

Washington, Oct 24-The Inter state Commerce Commission today asserted its authority to alter railroad freight rates initiated by Director General McAdoo, even without af- f1rmative showing that they are wrong and announced thmat the as sumption that such rates are presum- ed to be right and just Is incorrect.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
SUES TO COMPEL PERFORMANCE OF
 THEIR CONTRACT

Decree for specific performance oi an agreement to purchase property in Greenwich krown as Dieckerhoff's Is- land, or Saw Island, alleged to have been made between the Knickerbocker Investment Co. of New York and Georgia Timpken Fry of Greenwich, and damages of s15,00o is claimed in an action filed in the Superior court by the Inevestment CD. c
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Horse, Wagon, Beer
 All Go With Kelley

While William Sumner, of 1475 Main street, driver employed by the Clausen ;& Flannigan Brewing Co.,. o4 East Washington and Housatonic ave- nues, was delivering beer to a cafe located at SS Edwin street, this fore noon. friend, of his, John Kelley, of somewhere in Washington avenue. made off with the wagon, which was loaded with 13 and a half cases Of beer.
 The police sent out an alarm. Ii is expected that the horse, wagon, beer and Kelley will be picked up to- day.
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PANIC IN VIENNA.

Basel, Oct. 24-President Wilson's reply to Austria's note has had an overwhelming effect in. Vienna accord ing to a dispatch from the Austrian capital by the Frankfort Zeitung.
 Not only was there a violent panic in financial circles but the note was considered political quarters as be- ing extremely humliating for ths dual monarchy.
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clared the German people no longer would permit themselves to be with out the right to decide their own fate. Friedrich Naumann, Radical, said he considered peace impossible by mili- tary means and that Germany must use her diplomatic resources to end the war.
 Count von Westarp, Conservative, declared his party would not vote for the constitutional reforms proposed by the Chancellor because it consid- cred them dangerous.
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Copenhagen, Oct. 24-The demo- ratization of Germany is spreading through the Central states, according to a special. despatch printed in the Berlingeske Tidende, sent to that publication by it's correspondent at Berlin.
 At a meeting of the Crown council at Dresden yesterday the question of asking Socialists to join the govern ment was considered. The Baden government met at Karlshrue to con-
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the Czecho-Slovaks in Paris, but only. with those in Austria, according to the Vienna correspondent of the Frank fort Gazette. The note will say fur the~ that the reconstruction of the Austrian state cannot be effected so rapidly that an armistice must be
 depended upon it and, now that En-, peror Charles manifesto has opened
 the way to reforms, the government
 sees no obstacle to an armistice.. (
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ASKS FORECLOSURE. .

Foreclosure upon property in Will ton is asked in an action filed in the Superior court by John B. Podesta of New York against Saverino Vecchione of Woodhaven, Long Island. The mortgage was given to secure 8 note for $2,0Oo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24
MAYOR WAVES ExENfPTION

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson was the first of the 36 to 45 year old class registrants to return his question naire to Draft Board 3. The mayor waived all exemption.
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INFLUENZA RECORD.

The following table is the com plete record of the course of the influenza epidemic in this city The number of new cases are shown by days since the first cases were reported on September 20, and the deaths that have occurred are shown weekly.
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AUSTRIA'S REPLY.

Zurich, Oct. 4-Austria's reply to President Wilson, which soon will be sent, will declare Austria is not dis posed to enter into negotiations with
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TAKE zoo PRISONERS.

Rome. Oct. 24-French forces to- day penetrated enemy positions talk ing more than 700 prisoners, says the Italian official statement.
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NO TERMS BUT SURRENDER WHILE
 KAISER AND WAR LORDS RULE
Wilson's Uncompromising Words Put On
 Cables; Military To Control Arrr1istice

Hungary Will Apply Directly to Entente Govern ments to Ascertain Terms Vienna Threaten5 ed With Famine-Austrian Government Feels Reforms Have Opened Way to Cessation of Hostilities Italian Papers Call President "Supreme Arbiter."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-24

The community meeting which Was scheduled for the Barnum school on Friday evening has been indefinitely postponed as 8 result of the influenza epidomic.
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or are on the verge of beginning a re- treat from the Scheldt line. as the British north of Valenciennes push put in the direction of Mons and Mau- beaug. There are less than IS miles from Mons and about 15 from Mau- beume. There was sharp fighting at Bousies before 1t was ctptured. As the enemy retreated he exploded mines under roads and railways.
 Many AlsationS have been captured. A large number of these expressed the desire to join the French army, say ing they had been dragged into the German army against their will and desired more than anything else to | fight the Emperor's forces.
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The Weather Report

Bridgeport and vicinity, probably rain late tonight and Friday warmer.
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People 70 Events
Telephone 58---Io a.. m. to p. m.
THE BEST CITIZEN.

who serves his country best?''
-INot he who, for brief and stormy
space.
Leads forth her armies to the fierce
affray.
Short is the time of turmoil and IN
rest,
Long years OF peace succeed it and
replace;
There is better way.
Tie serves his country best
Who joins the tide that lifts her
nobly on:
For speech has myriad tongues for
every day,
And song but one; and law within the
breast,
Is stronger than the craven law on
stone;
There is better way.
"He serves his country best
Who lives pure life, and doeth right
eous deed,
And walks straight paths, however
others stray,
And leaves his sons as uttermost be-
quest
A stainless record whic hall may
read;
This is the better way"
Selected.
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INTERESTING SOCIAL
EVENT OF THE SEASON.

The vaudeville entertainment to be
sf%'en by the Players club of the Naval
Air StAtion, which is composed of some
~ the best dramatic and musical tall
emit from all parts of the United States,
under the direction of Mr.. E. Hudson
Strobe. social secretary of the Y. M. c.
A., Saturday evening. September 7, in
the High School auditorium, is the
center of interest to Pensacola So.
ciety Just now, as II promises TO be the
son.
Among the prominent society ladies'
who are assisting in the arrangements
and sale OF tickets are the following:
Mrs. z. c. Maxwell. Mrs. j. A. Mer-
rift, Mrs. !. III. Aiken, Mrs. Frank Tay-
lor, Mrs. r. Malone and Miss jamie
Knowles.
The list of society ladies who will
act as patronesses will be published
later.
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Married Life
They Buy Bathroom Fixtures and
Helen Tries to Put Them Up.

Don't you like the glass ones bet
ter? There easier to keep clean
don't tarnish like nickel and. they're
much cheaper"
Warren frowned at the glass towel
rack which Helen had pointed out.
"Um-um! Easy enough to keep
clean, but how about breaking?'
why, dear, we'd never break = towel
rack. Here's some with white porce-
lain ends-no nickel at all. Oh, do
let's get one of these"
"All right, If that's what you want.
Put down two of those" turning to the
clerk who was taking their order.
Now, how about soap dishes %
crossing towel racks off his list.
Don't you like that kind ?" Helen
asked pointing to one in the case.
mo. No way for the soap to drain
keeps it soft and wet, and I 1oathe
wet soap. Here, these are better"
"But, dear, those bars are SO wide
the small pieces of soap will fall
through. You know we had one like
that; it was horrid."
We'll, here's some with closer bars.
They'll do for the washstands. Two
of these" to the girl Now, how
something to go over the edge don't
the sponge holders with it,
sGh. but that's $685. protested
Helen. gIancing at the ticket.
We'll, weTs going to get these
things good while we're at it, he de-
clared. mo economy in cheap nickel
Well take two of these" to the sales
woman Now. let's see your tooth
brush holders
There were two bathrooms in the
new apartment, and Helen was begin
ming to realize that fitting them out
was most expensive. She had thought
the house would. of course. furnish the
fixtures. but had found they furnished
only the shower sheets and the ten
ants had to by everything else. So she
had persuaded Warren to come with
her to select them.
"How's this for tooth brushes he
asked, holding ZIP a small nickel
plated rack.
Yes. I like that kind" assented
Helen.
"Au right, We'll take two OF these,
and two of those tumbler holders
Now is that all?"
Fifteen dollars and ninety-eight
cents" whispered Helen as the girl
made out the check. rs it as much as
that?"
Van e8pect 10 III Oul TWO Ddtn-
rooms for nothing as he took a $40
bill from his wallet
While they were waiting for the
change Helen asked personal---very.
Dear. while you're here. couldn't
YOU go up with me now to look at the
rugs?"
No More for Him.
Not on your life. Wasted the best
part of an hour on this stuff. That's
| about enough for one day
When the change came he put 1t In
his pocket with a hurried:
"Now, I'm off. You'd better see
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RESOLUTION
OF THANKS.

The committee of resolutions OF the
Woman's Missionary Conference of the
Methodist church. Pensacola district,
which convened here August 27 and
Is submit the following:
I'VE, the committee on resolutions.
beg to submit the following report:
First, we are deeply grately for the
cordial hospitality extended US by the
Pensacola people. We wish to thank
Mrs. Hanna for the gracious address
OF welcome and Mrs. finch for her
graceful response.
Second, we are indebted to the COM
mittee on arrangements for their kind
consideration of the needs of the con-
ference. All has been done that could
be done to contribute to the comfort
or convenience of those attending. We
would thank those who contributed to
our pleasure at the social hour and
deeply appreciate the many pleasant
acquaintances formed at this hour.
Third, we thank the pastor, Rev l.
W. Chalker. for the opening address
and the inspiration of his presence and
that of his colleagues.
Fourth, we extend special thanks to
the committee who furnished the
music which has added to the pleasure
of the conference.
Fifth, we would render thanks to the
conference officers who have faithfully
served US and inspired us with greater
zeal and conservation.
(Signed1 Mrs. w. A. Crook,
Mrs. C. T. Livingstone,
Miss Annie Smith.
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MEATS WHICH SHOULD BE USED MORE

With the new meat regulation the
use Of beef from light weight cattle
Is not restricted. However. effort
must still be made to conserve the
meat which can be used for war ex-
port. Perhaps a solution for the
housewives problem for patriotic duty
and economy will be to Sc those parts
of the animal which are not common
ly found on the home table The fol-
lowing recipes give methods of pre-
pairing meats which cannot be ship
ped abroad.
The use of the fireless cooker will be
great help in preparing these meats.
Braised Tongue.
1 beef tongue.
1 cup carrots diced.
1-3 cup onion diced.
1-3 cup celery diced.
l sprig parsley.
1-2 cup peas.
Cook tongue slowly in water for two
hours. Take out and remove skin.
Place in baking dish with vegetables
Add cups of sauce. Cover closely and
bake two hours turning after the first
hour. If canned peas are used do not
add at first with uncooked vegetables.
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MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
CLOSES AFTER
ERESTING SESSION.

The conference of the Methodist
Missionar.' Society Of the Pensacola
district. after an interesting two days
session, August 81 and %. held at the
First Methodist church, closed We'd
nesday evening.
The entire session was one of de-
lightful pleasure and inspiration
throughout
Among the interesting talks given
those by Mrs. Hobby, of Union Springs,
Ala, who is president OF the Alabama
Woman's Missionary conference and
woman OF beautiful character and win
ming personality as we'll as eloquent
and logical speaker. and by Miss
Davis. OF Brewtcn, Ala, who is sec
rotary of the Woman's Missionary Sos.
ctety, Pensacola district, and a young
woman OF exceptional charm and much
personal magnetism, proved especial
ly helpful.
About fifty visitors and DELEGATES
were delightfully."- entertained during
their visit in the city by the ladies OF
the First and Gadsden street Metho-
dist churches.
One OF the most enjoyable features
during the session was the delicious
lunches served in the dining hall by
the ladies OF the First. Methodist
church.
Many friendships were formed and
much accomplished at this meeting Of
the conference, and Pensacola, as al
ways, proved a most hospitable and
genial host and hostess on this occas-
ion to her most cordially welcomed
guests.
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NEWSY NOTES
ABOUT PEOPLE
AND PLACES

Maj. George C. fitzpatrick. of the
Army Medical Corps. has arrived
safely across. according to a message
received last night by Capt. I. II. Aiken
Y. w. c, A. girls viewed the War
Work club rooms In their .refurnished
quarters last night. The occasion was
an old-fashioned party given the y.
w. girls by the Patriotic League.
Sergt. Fiavian Mann. OF the Florida
National Guard, stationed at Camp
Wheeler, Macon. is at home on leave
and is the guest of his brother. John
Mann, and his sister, Mrs. Andrews
Pensacola boys to answer the call TO
the colers after war was declared.
Will F. Fox, of New Orleans,
nephew of the clerk OF the circui.
court. James Macgibbon, has joined
the American forces in France, hav-
ing just arrived without serious -
cident overseas.
Joe Israel, local ice dealer, has ans
wered his country's call and will train
as an officer for the Army ReserIe
Corps.
L. w. Hardy, president of the Es-
Gambia County Fair association. lust
back from trip through the country.
will compete for the first agricultural
prize at the state fair In Jacksonville.
Mr.. Hardy states that Escambia coun-
ty crops are far above par and sure
winners.
The largest bunch of "garbs" yet
assigned TO duty here arrived yester-
day. Two hundred and fifty jackies
were in the gang which came down
for duty at the Naval Air Station.
Recent dispatches bring distressing
news to friends of Ensign Donald
Tero, who trained at the Naval Air
Station. Ensign Tero with several
companions has been missing for a
number of days in an airplane from
Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard A. Carlin,
Steve Carlin and Mrs. Henry Con
zalez comprise motor party from
Mobile who are registered at the San
Carlos.
Mrs. Estelle Phillips, of Mariana.
Is spending short time at the San
Carlos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Freedman, of the
Ready to Wear Store. are just back
from buying trip to New York
Mr.. Ed Standerfer, city clerk of
Chipley, accompanied by Mrs. Stand
erfer, daughter Myrtle and Miss Lucille
Dunn, of Chipley. Fla, motored to Pen
sacoia this week. While here they are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Carroll.
AS East Gregory street.
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This can be cooked in the firelesu
cooker.
Sauce for Tongue.
Brown Ia cup fat. Add Ia cup OF
corn flour or other substitute flour
and stir until well Drowned Add four
cups of hot water in which tongue was
cooked. Season with sat and pepper
and WORCESTERSHIRE Sauce If de-
sired.
Beef Heart.
Wash heart and remove veins and
arteries. Stuff with dressing and sew
or tie. Roll IN flour, sprinkle with
salt and brown in hot fat. Place in
casserole, add water to half cover ami
cook slowly for two hours Turn once
or twice during cooking.~When done.
thicken liquid and season for gravy.
The heart may be cut in small pieces
and cooked with rice or potatoes as a
casserole dish. Other vegetables such
as onion, carrot. green pepper may be
added.
Dressing.
/ cup stale Victory bread crumbs.
tablespoonfuls fat.
Few drops onion juice.
IA teaspoon salt.
1-8 teaspoon pepper.
Ia to 1-3 cup hot water.
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me feel like new woman. can work
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not bother me, and wish all girls who
suffer as / did would try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. H. DooLEY, 1135 25th Street,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Working girls everywhere should
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thousands Of others, and why not for
you? For special advice, write Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn. Mass.
The result of their 40 years experience
is at your service.
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BOBE-AN DE RSON
ANNOUNCEME EMIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Anderson, 213
North B street, announce the mar
rage of their daughter. Alma Zenith, to
Mr.. Harry Raymond Bobe, Wednesday
evening, August 20. at 1870 o'clock, at
their home, Rev. john r. w. Reinhardt
officiating.
The brides gown, fashioned of navy
blue satin, in the prevailing mode,
heightened the loneliness of her deli
cate type of beauty. Mr.. and Mrs.
oscar Olsen were the only attendants,
and music appropriate to the occasion.
was rendered by Messrs. O. Olsen and
Frank Bobe. Only relatives and i'm
mediate friends of the family wit
messed the ceremony which was fol-
lowed by an informal reception, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Bobe departed for
their home, SIG West Gregory street,
where they will welcome their friends.
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COMMITTEE ON
ARRANGEMENTS FOR PLAY.

The following prominent socity la
dies under the direction of Mrs John
A. Merritt, will act as committee to
arrange for the list of those society
ladies who will appear as patronesses
at the musieal-vaudeville entertain
ment to be given by the Players club
of the Naval Air Station. in the High
School auditorium. Saturday evening.
September Z, under the direction OF
Mr.. E. Hudson Strobe, social secre-
tary of the Y. NJ C. A. and which is
anticipated by Pensacola society with
much interest and pleasure: Mrs.
John A. Merritt, Mrs. Max Bear, Mrs.
NJ. J. Eikan. Mrs. E. Z. Maxwell, Mrs.
A. T. Barkdull. Mrs F. f. Bingham,
Mrs. A. F. Paderick. Mrs. Ed Malone,
Mrs. c. W. Lamar, Mrs. C. Ray Nit
chell, Mrs. Flo Turner, Mrs T. s.
Reese, Mrs. Ed Gale Quina, Mrs John
p. Stokes, Mrs. Dan Oppenheimer and
Misses Hilda Bear, Ada Hilton Green
and jamie Knowles.
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LEFT YESTERDAY
FOR NASHVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomas, who
have enjoyed visiting IN the city as
the guests of Mrs. S. A. Moreno, at
her home, 524 West Belmont street,
and other relatives and friends, also a
delightful outing on Carriers Bayou,
as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Shepard on the Martha. left yesterday
for her home in Nashville, Tenn, ac-
companied by Mrs. Shepard, who will
spend several weeks there as their
guests before returning home.