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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
OF
DEATH DEALING
CLAN ALLEGED
Modern Version of What
is Said to Be a Present
Day KukluX Organiza-
ton Told, Following the
Death Of a Member.

In it's issue of last week, the opp.
AIe,., 80 .-eASenser printed the following:
1.-The existence of what is said to
be a modern version OF the famous
KukluX Klan was disclosed at Boni-
fay, Fla, at a Coroner's inquest into
the death of J. c. Walden, found dead
Tuesday, four miles south of Black,
in Holmes county, Fla. AS a result
of the investigation the coroner or
dered Tom Meyers, Alonzo Grubbs,
Harry Holland, Wiley Holland ard
Harvey Berry held without bail on tile
charge of murder. 1t is reported that
about eighteen men are involved IN
the affair.
According to reports, il is alleged
Walden was a member Of the organt-
zation and had been reported as about
to 'squeaP on. the actions Of be
kuklux IN several cases. 1t is alleged
that a conference of the khan was held
and that Walden was elected to die,
the five men being selected to waylay
him. 1t is said that each of them was
heard to talk openly that Walden
would die. Other arrests are expect
ed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
viii Expedite
Passage of the
War Revenue Bill
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL.

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL.
Washington, Octo4-Caucus action
to expedite the passage of the war
revenue bill through the senate was
practically agreed upon today by
Democratic leaders after the Democrats
of the finance committe had completed
their revision Of the measures as it
passed the house.
Perfecting the stamp tax features
the committee determined to eliminate
the proposed tax on casualty insurance
life insurance taxes having been strick
en- from the bill Saturday
AS completed, the measure provides
for the tax of $50 per barrel on beer,
twenty cents a gallon on sweet wines,
eight cents on dry wines, one cent a
gallon on gasoline, fifty cents per horse
power on automobile sales, So per
thousand on bank capital and surplus,
the special taxes on brokers, tobacco
manufacturers and dealers, and the old
Spanish-war stamp taxes. Some ad-
ministration amendments have been
made.
1T is deemed desirable to have a
Democratic caucus on the measure"
said Senator Simmons, chairman of
the committee. Not that there is any
particular issue, but caucus approval of
the bill will be cut down amendments
and expendite the consideration of the
bill"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
By AssoCIATED PRESS.

London October 5-General Won Kluch reinforced
with troops from the German center, continues deter
mined stand against the allies attempt outank him.
The French, who yesterday reported that the Geran at
acks this region had been repused and that the allies
had resumed the offensive announced today that the
north of the Ose continues with violence 1t
caed decisive results have occurred but the French
at certain points, had fall back The German report
them.
K DECISIVE RUSSIAN VICTORY.
The defeat of the German army invading Russia from
Prussia appears from the Russian accounts
decisive than previously stated According the
Russian ambassador at Rome the Germans routed
completely, with loss of seventy thousand The
Russians moving forward with the object of again
vading East Prussia. This victory, if it complete
reported is of the greatest importance to the Russians
will prevent the Germans undertaking land and
operations, which would have compelled Russia to
least portion of its attention In this direction.
The peasants fleeing before the Russian advance
in Gacia and it is reported that twenty thousand of them
have reached Bohemia The Vienna sanitary department
four of Asatc cholera have occurred among
the troops returning from Gacia, but all have been
isolated
At Antwerp the official report says the situation in
the fortified positions remains unchanged
Fighting continues in the East and the Anglo
French fleet destroyed LustCa the outer defence OF
the Austrian seaport of Cattaro.
While the Servians and Montenegrins attacking
the Saraievo Notifications Belgrade has not been bonn
brded in several days. probably result of the Servans
eoccupying Serrlin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
Plan Now Only Awaits-Ap p
proval of Secretary Nc
Adoo and Federal Re
serve Board-Will Ad-
vance Six Cents Per
Pound on Cotton.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

ST. Louis, Oct. A plan to raise
a one hundred and fifty million dollar
cotton loan fund, proposed by the con-
ference of ST. Louis bankers, was rati-
fed today by delegation of bankers
from the cotton states. The plan now
only awaits the approval OF Secretary
McAdoo and the federal reserve BOARD
before going into effect The plan pro-
vides for raising the fund by subscrip-
tions from National and State banks,
Trust Companies and Mercantile and
Manufacturing Companies throughout
the country. The movement is not for
the purchase of cotton, but to make
the fund available to loan on cotton
at not to exceed six cents per pound
middling basis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
No Extra Session
Of Congress S Is
Contemplated
~ AssOCIATEp PREss.

Washington, Oct. 5.-Outlining the
legislative program for the remainder
of the session of congress, President
Wilson told callers today that no extra
session in November was contem-
plated.
The president said the war tax bill,
the Clayton antitrust bill and the
Alaska coal leasing could complete the
important work for the present ses-
sion and that when these bills were
disposed of, he saw no reason why an
adjournment should not be taken. Oc-
tober 15 is the date tentatively agreed
upon.
Asked about threats by Representa-
tive Henry Of Texas, to fight against
an adjournment until cotton relief
measures were passed, the president
said that the membership of the house,
rather than Mr.. Henry, would decide
when to adjourn.
For the next session the program az
outlined by the president will include
the Alexander ship purchase bill, the
Philippine bill, the general leasing bill.
the general land bill, the general dam
bill and the usual appropriation bills.
Regarding the presidential primary
bill, which he favors, the president
said today that he had held several
conferences on the subject and had
found there would be great compleXity
in framing the details in order not
to conflict with state election laws.
He declared it would be difficult to
complete the legislation at this con-.
gress but that he was still at work
on the subject
The president said he did not think
if necessary to act on the safety at
sea convention during the present
session. The Reyburn securities is
sue bill also probably will go over
until the next session.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
WILL GET TOGETHER TO
REDUCE COTTON ACREAGE

Little Rock, Ark, oct. 5.-Gov.
George W. Hays today communicated
with governors of the cotton growing
states requesting them to set a date
to meet with him in Memphis for the
purpose of discussing a bill enforcing
reduced cotton acreage in 1915 and
to fix a date for special sessions Of
the several legislatures to act on the
bill
The action of the governor accords
with resolutions adopted at a recent
state cotton conference and the plan
advocated by United states Senator
James P. Clarke.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
CANAL WIRELESS
TOWER COMPLETED
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Oct. 5.-At a cost Of
a quarter Of a million dollars the navy
department has just completed at Da-
rien, on the Isthmus Of Panama, the
second station of a chain of wireless
towers, expected to maintain commu
nication between the great Arlington
station, and Central America, Hawaii,
Samoa, Guam and the Philippines.
This new tower is composed OF three
60O-foot structures forming a triangle
or a 900-foot base. The other links
OF the chain will rapidly be completed
as soon as the necessary fertilization
can be constructed to defend them
against attack.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
MAY USE
DIFFERENT TWINE SOON

Washington, Oct 5.-whether the
postoffice department shall change JUS
long established custom of using Jute
twine for cotton cord is to be deter
mined by a committee OF postal eA-
perts as the result of an inquiry INTO
the subject. In announcing TINS To-
day Postmaster General Burleson 81
nressed the belief that owing to the
prevailing high price of jute and the
demand for this years cotton crop
curtailed because of the European
war every effort should be made by
the Government to use cotton products
whenever price conditions permit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
Believed Heavy
Loss otL1eFron
Late Earthquake
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Smyrna. Asiatic Turkey, oct. A.
CVia London, Oct 5D-The towns OF
Isbarta population about $4,000 and
Burdur population about 10000 in
the province Of Konia were severely
damaged by an earthquake last night
at midnight. The loss Of life was very
heavy These two towns are ecnters
of the carpet industry.
A dispatch from Fort de France,
Island Of Martinique, received in New
York last Saturday said that shortly
after 1 o'clock that day a severe
earthquake shock was felt at Fort de
France. The direction was from
north to south. No damage was done
locally.
The same shock was recorded also
through the Windward and Leeward
islands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
BERNSTORFF AND
MR.. BRYAN CONFER
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

washington, Oct. Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
called at the state department today
and conferred with Secretary Bryan
for half an hour. When he left, the
ambassador carried copies of the new
peace treaties between the United
States and Great Britain, France, Rus
sia, China and nearly a score of other
countries. Such a treaty was proposed
to Germany some time ago. The am
bassador declined to discuss his call.
He returned recently from New York
and had not seen Secretary Bryan for
several weeks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
BIG MOKE'S BOND
WAS FORFEITED
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Chicago, Oct. 5.-The $4,000. bail
bonds of Jack Johnson, the prize
fighter, were forfeited today in the
United States district court, but the
government is said to have a poor
chance of collecting. The bonds were
provided by the late Matthew Bald
win, whose estate is insolvent, and
Johnson's mother, also said to be un-
able to pay.
The bonds were furnished to guar
antee JoAnson's appearance today for
re-trial on charges that he violated
the Mann act in transporting Belle
Screiber from Pittsburgh to Chicago.
He was convicted on the first trial but
an error was discovered by the court
of appeals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06

bon and are probably destined to
transport Portuguese troops. Portu-
gals cooperation in the war is i'm
minent; the mobilization Of the Por-
tuguest forces, it is believed having
been ordered on the demand of the
British government.
England is sowing mines in several
parts of the North sea and a warning
to this effect has been given to neu-
tral shipping.
THE Roumanian crown prince has
been strongly rebuked for his Russo
(coatinued on Page THAe.o
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
Plan to Raise $50, 1000, 900
CottonLoQn FundLs Adobted
Allies r hought Germans
Had Exhausted Themselves
BY AssoCIA TED PRESS.

On the Battle Front, via Paris, October 5.-The
allies, after having permitted the Germans, they
thought, exhaust themselves by their continued at
tacks, today took vigorous offensive The British
and French encountered such strong resistance how
ever that their advanced detachments the
wing compelled to fall back Only at this
part of the long battle line did the opposing troops
actually come into close contact today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
Brewton Man Pays $78,625
for Handsome Structure
on Palafox Street.
DECLINES TO TALK
ON SUBJECT OF BANK
VIII Not Affirm or Deny
That 1t is Intention Of
BreWton Capitalists to
Start 100000 Trust
Company Early I'm the
Year.

w w. Downing and associates on
Brewton yesterday acquired the Firsr
National bank building bidding il in
at $780, ,625. The only other bidder was
the National Bank of Commerce ana
the bidding was spirited until tho
above price was offered. That MIR.
Downing and associates, all wealthy
men of Brewton, intend using the
building as the home for a 100000
trust company, which they will or
ganize, was the general understanding
in the city during the afternoon. Mr..
Downing over the phone last night
declined to deny or affirm that he and
his associates intended starting a new
bank in Pensacola. lie refused to
make a statement either way, but the
fact that he refused to deny the re-
port is taken as evidence that a new
bank will be launched here.
LEASED UNTIL JAN. I.
The National Bank Of Commerce
hslds g. Lease on the building unHl
Jan. l. This was secured from The
receiver and the sale was subject 10
this lease, therefore If the Brcwton
men intend opening d new hnan1ial
institution in Pensacola ii will not
be until after that date.
The price paid yesterday was about
$11 900 more than offered at private
sale several months ago, when -he
building was offered for sale. Re
ceiver w. II. Milton, who conducted
the sale yesterday, refused to con-
slider any bid lower than $4,000 for
merly offered A. f.. Warren repre-
sented the National Bank OF Com
merce i'm the bidding and w. w.
FIournoy, of DeFuniak. representing
Mr. Downing and his associates. When
the latter offered $7S,625 for the build
ing Mr.. Warren refused. to bid further
and the building and all fixtures went
to the Brewton men.
John p. Leigh, an attorney Of Brew
ton, was in the city and present At
the sale as representing Mr.. DOWNING
and associates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
7weEve Miners
Lose Lives In an
Alabama Mine
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY ASSOCIATED PREoo'
Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 4.-Tweive
are known to be dead and twelve in
iured as a result of local gas ex-
plosion in Eighth entry, right, of the
iMulga mine of the Woodward Iron
Company, eighteen miles northwest OF
here this morning Only one 'oody has
been brought to the surface but eleven
more have been found by rescuers in
the mine. Three of the dead have been
identified.
Ike Calsoki, Edward King and
Charles Campbell, all white miners.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
SINON CECHOWICZ
COMMITS SUICIDE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Chicago, Oct. Simon j. Cecno-
wicz, former secretary OF the Pohsh
national alliance, and under fndict-
ment for the alleged enbezzlement or
81 600 funds of the organizations, COM
mitted suicide by asphyxiation here
today.
The alleged shortage was disclosed
at the convention of the alliance at
Detroit fourteen months ago and
caused a sensation among the 100000
members. Cechowicz was dismissed
from office. Worry over his predica-
ment was probably the reason for his
suicide.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
GERMANS SURPRISE
JAPS IN NIGHT TIME
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Toxic, oct. Sit is Officially au-
nounced that the German infantry AZ
Using Tau delivered a surprise night
attack against the Japanese but were
repulsed. The Germans had forty
eight killed and the japanese five
killed and eight wounded.
The cannonading on land and sea
in the vicinity Of Using Tau continues.
Four Japanese shells hit the German
gunboat Iltis, which retired to the in
ner harbor after the exchange Of
shots.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
PORTUGUESE MINISTER DECLARES HIS
COUNTRY WILL HELP THE ALLIES

Washington October 5.-No confirmation of today's
Berlin report that Portugal preparing to join the allies
received by the Portuguese legation here Vscount
De Alto the Portuguese minister said his country pre-
pared join whenever Great Britain called upon her to
do There is treaty of long standing between the
o countries providing for mutual protection This was
reared outbreak of the present he said and
that action ratified by the Portuguese cabinet on
September %.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
LATE NAVAL
OFFICER AT ARLINGTON

Washington, Oct. 5.-Rear Admiral
Thomas R. Stevens, U. :. N, retired,
who died here Saturday night of
Bright's disease. will be buried in Ar
lington national cemetery tomorrow
with military honors. Admiral Ste
vens was a grandson of Commander
Thomas H. Stevens, who served with
Comnsodore Perry in the battle OF
Lake Erie.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
BRITISH SHIPS ARRIVE TO
TRANSPORT PORTUGUESE

Berlin. Oct. 5.-(By wireless to Say
vile, L. I)-An official report of the
German army headquarters that in the
siege of Antwerp forts of Lierre,
"aelhelm and Koningshoyckt and the
Intermediate redoubts with 80 guns
nave been taken.
Thus breach has been made in
ne outer circuit of forts" the report
adds, rendering an attack on the in
possible"
British ships have arrived at Lis
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
TWO FEET OF SNOW
THUS EARLY IN YEAR
BY ASsOCTATED PRES

Macleod, Alberta, oct. 5.-Tne
heaviest snow storm ever experienced
in this district at this time Of the
year was in progress today More
than two feet Of snow had fallen this
afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06

THIS VICTORY, IF AS COMPLETE AS CLAIMED
BY THE RUSSIANS, IS OF GREAT IMPOR-
TANCE TO THE LATTER, AS 1T WILL PRE-
VENT THE GERMANS UNDERTAKING LAND
AND SEA OPERATIONS PEASANTS FLEE
ING BEFORE THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE IN
GALACIA. 4esasszsz- -sasz-azzze-. a.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
PARIS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SAYS
GENERAL SITUATION IS SATISFACTORY

Paris October 5.-The official announcement tonight
declared the general situation is stationary On the left
the action continues In the Argonne region and Mese
heights the allies have repulsed night and day attacks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
GERMANS REINFORCED
FRENCH FALLING BACK AT
SOME POINTS ALONG LINE
RUSSIANS DEFEAT THE GERMANS IN A MOST
DECISIVE MANNER IN GREAT BATTLE
STAGED IN EAST PRUSSIA.

GERMANS ARE COMPLETELY ROUTED
- WITH LOSS SEVENTY THOUSAND MEN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06

- e'qI'I leuolsseLSuoO
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06
pFNSACOLA WEATHER

Yesterdays temperature:
Highest, rs degrees; low
est, 69 degrees.
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(Coatinued on Page TaEAe.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06

t4ya5 weather Tues
Ssv. possibly with SHOW
ers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-06

Is the Natural Gulf Gateway for the
Great. South American Trade of the
near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-05
FIRST ROUND PLA YED
 BY THE CITY GOLFERS
Stenmeha Baker Tutwier, M D. Smith, Rolls Smith, Oliver Seals and Wood Continue In First Flight-Many
 Close Matches Are Played
Second Flight

Second Flight
 V. J. Nesbitt defeated H. Sanborne Smith. 4-3.
 p. II. LaLande defeated H. K. Camp bell, ? up.
 A. M. Throckmorton defeated s. T. Bar nett. ? up. Sid Norwood defaulted to Dave Roberts. Jr. George Bondurant defeated J. B. Cobb. J. D. Kirkpatrick, Jr. defeated Edwin Robertson
 J. D. Kirkpatrick, Sr., defeated H. G. Sebels, 1 up. J. C. Kimbar defeated E. M. Tuntwiler, Sr., Az. Third Flight Frank Nelson, Jr., defeated c. o. Locke, 2-1. J. H. Doughty won by default from F. NJ. Tutwiler Jr. pr. A. B. Harris defeated Walker Percy 6-4.
 ]. H. Atkins defeated Charles Cullom 1 up. J. H. Allison defeated R. H. Thach, l up
 V. Q. Prowell defeated Henry Badham Sr., up. =, Leroy Percy defeated F. B. Crawford, up. Fourth Flight
  F. E. Ellis beat w M. Martin. w. H. Nevins beat William Hood Julian Herndon defeated E. M. Barnes 4 up. E. F. Stovall defeated Prince DeBar- deleben, 2-1. Robertson, ST. A. T. Simmons defaulted to J. H. Cab aniss. N. l.. Miller defaulted to R. l.. Gregory w. V. M. Robertson defeated F. ". Kolb, 3-2. Fifth Flight Bryan Tomlinson defeated G. w. Tray Tor, 3-2. H. c. Marsh defeated Evans Dunn, S-1. J. D. Turner, bye. R. H. Gilbert, bye. Dan Hoban, bye. D. F. Dilemma defeated F. J. Dunn, s-6 Thomas w. Jones, bye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-05
TWELVE DECLARE THEY WILL ENTER ALL-AR0UND MEET Streit Has Assurance of Many Athletes That They
 Will Enter

Assurance have been received by au- thorities of the Birmingham Athletic club of at least 12 entries in the annual all- around championship of the American Amateur Athletic union, which will be held in this city under the auspices of the Athletic club on September 19.
 Although no entries have been received, as none have been desired William Streit, Jr., chairman of the club athletic com mittee. which is in charge of arranging for the all-around meet, states that ap- proximately 12 all-round athletes includ- ing several of the best known in the country. have written him asserting that they will take part in the meet.
 The date for the meet is still a good ways off and little work has been done toward making arrangements, as it would do little good at this time. How ever in the next two or three weeks the athletic authorities of the club will get busy and begin active preparations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-05
TITLE HOLDERS TO
 DECIDE WHO WILL
 MEET THE CHAMPS

Chicago, August 4.-Larl Behr and The odore R. Pel of New York, eastern cham pions, and George M. Church and Dean Mathy of Princeton university, western title holders, will meet tomorrow at the Onwentsia club courts, Lake Forest, to decide which team shall challenge Maurice Mclaughlin and Thomas c. Bundy of San Francisco, for the American doubles ten his championship. Behr and Pell won their way to the challenge round by de- festing William Johnston and Clarence Griffin of San Francisco, while Church and Mathey beat J. B. Adoue of Dallas and irving Wright of Boston, southern champions.
 Pell and Behrl won in the most sensa- tiona tennis seen on a local court in years Church and Mathey outclassed Aroue and Wright and never were in dan- ger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-05
WORDSWORTH FORGED TO PLAY TWO GAMES AGAINST THE GULLS

The first round of the midsummer golf tournament of the Country club. con tested yesterday, was productive of sev- CT al good matches and also number of upsets. In the first flight F. J. Stein mehl, Cary Baker, Tutwiler, M. D. smith, Rollo Smith, George Oliver. J. P. Seals and H. c. Wood were successful, and they will contend against each other in the second round on Thursday.
 In all five of the rounds close matches were prominent, although none went be- yond IS holes. Two close contests in the first flight were the Seals -Badham and Wood-Hewitt. Seals eliminated William Badham 1 up, while Wood trumphed ? up.
 One hole also decided numerous matches. Among these were Kirkpatrick Seibels in the second flight; Atkins-Cul- lom Allison-Thach and Percy-Crawford in the third flight.
 Rollo Steinmehl. who along with Hamp- ton Smith, Jr., was one of the youngest contestants in the first flight, survived in his match with s. D. Crawford, but his partner, Hampton Smith, suffered defeat at the hands of M. D. Smith.
 The tournament will be resumed on Thursday, when the second round win be fought.
 Results of the first round follow:
 First Flight
 F. J. Steinmehl defeated Henry L. Bad ham. Jr., 5-4.
 Cary Baker defeated Vernon Badham, S-6.
 Herbert Tutwiler defeated R. T. Brooke, 2-1
 NJ. D. Smith defeated Hampton Smith, Jr.. 3-2.
 Rollo Steinmehl defeated S. D. Craw- ford, 6-5.
 George Oliver defeated Harold Dun can. 3-2.
 J. P. Seals defeated William Badham. l up.
 H. c. Wood defeated Frank Hewitt, ? up.