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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

MEMBERS OF THE WHITMANs
CLUB GATHER AT THE SAN
CARLOS AS GUESTS OF THE
CRYSTAL PHARMACY.

As guests Of the Crystal Pharmacy
and Stephen F. Whitman 81 Sons,
members OF the whitmans club Of
the City league, gathered at the San
Carlos last night and, with a number
of invited guests and city omcials,
spent a most pleasant evening.
The banquet was a token OF appre-
citation on the part OF the candy manu-
facturers and the lattePs Pensacola
representative for the manner in
which the club had fought throughout
the City league season for the pen
nant, which became theirs when they
won from the D'Alembertes in the
final games.
DR.. Clarence Hutchinson acted as
POSTMASTER in a most acceptable man
ner. He declined to be called toast
master, but agreed TO compromise and
act as ring master as being less for
NAL. He wanted to be "one OF them"
and he served most admirably.
Mayor Greenhut congratulated the
team for its winning spirit and the
fact that It had captured the pennAnt
after such a hard struggle, while Com
missioner Thos. IN. Johnson, vice-pres-
ident Of the league, said that "he wac
loves baseball better than will have
to eat It," Mr.. Johnson Is considered
the father Of the Whitman team. as
he managed it when first organized.
Manager Joe Fitzpatrick followed
Mr.. johnson in a few well chosen re-
marks praising the team for it's pluck,
and Fred Schad, one OF the owners OF
the park spoke In a congratulatory
manner. Col. Frank L. Mayes spoke
on the success Of the team, while MT
z. w. Petersen, representing the
Crystal Pharmacy, read a telegram Of
congratulation from Stephen F. Whit
man g. Sons, which also authorized tho
pharmacy to present to each member
Of the team box Of Vhitman's candy
with the compliments OF the manufac-
turers.
Capt. Wolfe thanked Mr.. Petersen
and the company on behalf OF the
team.
President John @. Oliver Of the City
league congratulated the team on
having, and the value, Of the Twin
ming spirit" as well as stick together
idea
DR. Louis DEM. Blocker. the daddy
OF Pensacola's Fairgrounds, delivered
a feeling address to the boys on clean
sport, the clean manner in which the
Whitmans won and the pride of the
,ity in a br IN Of fine young fellows
engaged in " nolesonne sport.
The evening was brought to a close
With DR.. Hutchinson proposing toast
% the winners.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

hearing of testimony commenced yes
terday, but was not concluded today
and possibly it will be tomorrow be-
fore the case Is given to the jury.
One hundred talisman were sum-
moned from the body OF the county and
the first half day was consumed in
getting q. jury. The scene of the
trouble was In the northern part Of
the county. near Black, Ala, just be-
low the Florida line. Walden was
killed from ambush and 1t Is here that
it is reported there is a Ku Klux Clan
and it is reported that Walden was
threatening to give them away which
was the cause of his death. About one
dozen from che same settlement have
pleaded guilty to shooting in a house
in which there were some cotton pick
ers and the three defendants, who now
are on trial for their lives are also
charged with shooting in this house.
The prosecution is relying on circum-
stanciaI evidence. The state is repre-
scented by State Attorney Rivers, II.
Burford and tile defense by c. M. Cox
of the local bar and G. d. Carmichael
Of Geneva, Ala. ...... 80. -. -. 80.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

hand. Both sides seem to be endeavor-
ing to line up afresh and accounts
from all sources agree that the Ger
mans are only awaiting additional
troops to resume the bold thrust WIFI h
insuff1ciency Of forces thus far has
prevented them from carrying through.
Meanwhile the allied commanders
both individually and collectively,
are informing their worldwide audi :
ence that their forces are always sak-
ing little more the offensive, and they
intimate that il won't be long before
they substitute an attack on the Ger
man positions in Belgium for the Ger
man attack on the allied positions in
the north OF France. II this occurs.
there will recor11n1ence then series
of siege battles for the German en-
trenchments which gridiron Belgium
from its southern boundary to the
Luxembourg frontier.
From Madrid comes an unconhrn1ed
story Of the explosion Of one Of the
German sixteen inch howitzers which
possibly explains the extremely violent
CONFUSION which was supposed at the
time to indicate the blowing up of the
pier at Ebrugge. According to the
being used on the German right wing.
was overcharged and exploded. The
conclusion killed all the gunners in
the vicinity, some $50 men, beside kill
ing and wounding a number Of men at
a considerable distance
RUSSIANS CHANGE DAILY.
The German retirement from Poland
and the resumption of the offensive
bv Russia all along the Eastern bat
tie front is generally ascribed in Lon
don to the enormous reserves brought
up by the Russian commanders In
stead of two completely exhausted ar
mics facing. each other along the Wis
tula, as has happened frequently on
the banks OF the Atsne, the Russians
make daily changes, bringing regi-
ments from the rear and thus allow
ing the lighters in the trenches TO re-
tire and rest. This operation Is SAID
to have been repeated so often taat
virtually every Russian soldier win
in striking distance Of the invaders IS
now a veteran. While this German re-
tirement may not be the rout pictured
in Petrograd, it is nevertheless aeld
here to be true that the retreat has
progressed so far that Warsaw TODAY 10
free Of the menace Of investment With
the pressure on their center relieved,
the Russians are now devoting more
attention to campaigning.
Petrosrad reports that the garrison
OF Przenysl is defending this fortress
with extraordinary obstinacy. The
forts are well armed, and tens of thou
sands Of workmen are employed in
the fortifications. IN
anticipation OF an investment the sup
plies of a1RSounition are large. The
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

At, At! outbreak Very
c. erious In Haiti
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Fort-au-Prince, Haiti. Oct, pa
serious revolutionary outbreak occurred
n Port~au Prince last night as a. result
F; the landing here of Charles Zamor,
'orother Of the president Of the re-
polic, There was shooting in the
eets Of the city throughout the night
the encounters continued today.
ne members of he MINISTRY have
ken refuge in the foreign consulatss.
The Netherlands steamer Prins
Flllen came into Port au- Prince yes
Tday evening at 10 o'clock On board
we're President Zamor and his brother
harles, Charles came ashore and his
.anding was the signal for the out
Freak. The government forces on
Used the rebels, but were driven back
Ehd compelled to evacuate their posi-
|ons.
4 force Of rebels under Dayflnoar
Theodore, leader Of the present rebel
ION and the man who has been nro.
aimed president oy the revolutionis+s
fas occupied Mirobalais. so miles
f0rtheast Of Port -au- Prince and is nou,
|haFching on the city.
The present revolution in Haiti has
sen going on since the United states
lsoosnized the government set up last
inter- by President Zanor.
reports from Port Prince under
Sate of October % set forth that the
,sStdent defeated by the rebels, had
fAdrawn TO Conalves and gave the
opposition Of the new government
per Davilrnar Theodore
1ns American cruiser Tacoma is at
Haitien and American marines
7nded IT that city about a week
London. set the American consulate.
9e armi fderstanding with ooth of
" 'elssh factions
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30
Naval Stores Market.

Savannah, Oct. 29.-The spirits of
-turpentine market opened and closed
nominal today with no sales. Re-
ceipts were Ats casks and shipments
10 casks, leaving stocks of 2S,629 casks.
The rosin market opened and closed
nominal with no sales. Receipts were
1,494 barrels ard shipments none, leav-
ing stocks of 113,450 barrels.
Quotations were as follows:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30
BELGIAN RELIEF FUND
CONTINUES TO INCREASE

Washington, Oct 2s.--The Belgian
relief fund has reached $4,000, accord
ing to an announcement today by the
Belgian minister
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30
DISCOVERY OF NEW
COUNTERFEIT ANNOUNCED

washington, Oct. 29.--Discovery OF
a. new counterfeit SO. United states
note. series OF 1901. was announce
TODAY bv the secret service. The bill
is characterized as a fairly deceptive
cnnnterfeit bearing the number
Hs-7S0. 400.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30
Dbtte 4 mhtte
20 S. PALAFOx ST.
BETTER CLOTH S.

Men, women and children,
b,,v your Fall and Winter
Clothes on our easy payment
o1an. only $1.O0 a week will
,,eep you well dressed
ca1in's. 26 South Palafox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

Whenever You Need a general Tonic
Take Groves.
The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable az a Cen
eraI Tonic because Il contains the well
known tonic properties Of QUININE, and
IRON Drives out Malaria enricheg
Blood. Builds up the Whole System. Doc
CAdv)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

Buy a bale of cotton, will
store same for SOC per month.
Ferriss Warehouse and Stor-
Co. Phone 1912.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

TIE Want Ad Way"
Pasdis one of the great fea-
Fofes Of this paper. Read it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30
Alleged Ku-Klux Members
Are On Trial for Life

CONTINUED from First Page.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30

The Journals ''Want ad
Way will get you results.
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TERsELY TOLD.
$500 REWARD.

yNs Journal Will pay $500 reward for
Ience sufficient to convict any boy or
son found stealing subscribers papers
, 81 delivery ef same by carrier.
Hon 4 ". Weeks Of Bombay was in
,...sacola yesterday on legal business
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-10-30
Russians Strike a
Blow at Center of
Opposing Army

Continued from First Page-l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
UNIONISTS WANT
PUBLIC DECISION
Rally to Protest Use of Army
and Navy to Intimidate
Fellow Subjects

London, England, April AT p raj
" of unionists to protest against home
rule coercion of Ulster speakers in
Hyde park, including Sir Edward Car
son, Ulster unionist leader; Austin
Chamberlain, son of Joseph; Viscount
Miner, and others. fiercely denounced
any attempt to use the army and navy
TO drive fellow subjects of Ireland from
full heritage in the parliament of the
United Kingdom" Demands were
made that the government at once
submit this grave issue" to the peo-
pie" Twenty-Five bands and flying
flags and banners enlivened the meet
ing.
I.adybank, Scotland, April AS
ouith opened the election campaign in
a small hall crowded to the doors. He
said he had assumed his new office as
war secretary because of grave sit
uation in regard to discipline of the
army and in connection with the rela-
tion of it to the civil power. He said
if the matter continued as it threaten
ed to do it would have caused con-
troversy which every patriotic man
was anxious TO avoid. He paid a high
tribute to the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
WOMAN CREATES
SCENE AT A TRIAL
Jane Est Leads Workers to
Temple Where Minister
Is Defending Himself.

New York. April 4.-'Id like to see
him try TO kiss me-" shouted Jane Est
member of the Industrial Workers oil
the World. as she appeared at the
head of a crowd and tried to force
way into the Metropolitan Temple
where DIR. Jacob Price. 6O-year-old pas
tor of washington Heights Methodist
Episcopal church is on trial. Ihe
clergyman is charged with misconduct
with women of his congregation. lie
is charged with having tried to kiss
one woman.
Jane Est came into notice as
speaker during the recent |. w. w.
raids on the New York churches. she
was not allowed to get beyond the Wit
ness room in the Temple.
Mrs. Helma Rohl testified she had
been improperly approached by Price
She did not wish 10 testify on account
of her children. but determined to do
so after reading a verse IN the bioie
which she consulted for guidance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
ROADS EAST ARE
IN TIP TOP SHAPE
Another Rate Increase Witness
Admits They Are in Prosper
Gus Condition.

Washington, D. c., April 4.-The in
terstate commerce commission yester-
day closed the general hearings on the
advance rate case in so far as they ap-
ply to the question whether the pres
ent rates yield an adequate revenue to
the roads. The commission also or
dered that all briefs be filed and that
the oral arguments start on April 27.
The railroads suffered their severest
setback of the entire hearing yester-
day when Vice President Shriver of
the Baltimore & Ohio, representing the
50 systems seeking the increase, ad-
mitted that on their combined showing
I'D to and including the year 1913, the
roads were in a more prosperous con-
dition than ever before
Previously admissions had been
made bv President Smith of the New
York Central, Willard of the Baltimore
& Ohio, and Rea of the Pennsylvania,
that their particular roads were in
better shape than ever. Mr.. Shriver's
admission today showed only one or
these three roads having better aver
age than the average for the 49 roads
in the various systems.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
LEAGUE
HALTED BY COURT
Permanently, Restrained From
Tampering With Players OF
the Pittsburgh Club.

Hot Springs, Ark, April Am IN
junction preventing the Federal league
from interfering with players of the
Pittsburgh Nationals was made per-
manent today by Chancellor Hender-
son, who held that contracts between
owners and players may lack mutual
ty, but that this is not question TO be
raised by a third party.
Grand Rapids. Mich. April 4.-Valid-
ity of the baseball reserve clause is TO
be tested in the opening skirmish be
tween the new Federal league and or
ganized baseball which began here to-
day in the United States district court.
The Federals are making test in the
case of Catcher Killifer, who signed
with the Federals while under con
tract with the Philadelphia Nationals
Counsel for the plaintiffs were direct
ed TO show a right to relief. even il
the reserve clause is later held in
valid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
INSURGENTS SAY
STATE is THEIRS
Reports at Springfield Basis OF
Big Majority in Illinois
Camp.

Phil S. Wilcher, chairman OF the In
surqents' division of the recent coun-
ty Woodmen camp, today received a
telegram from w. o. German, secre-
tarv of the Woodmen assembly at
Springfield, in which he stated that
1S3 instructed delegates are assured
to the insurgent cause to 10 for the
head office in 90 counties which have
reported TO him on the result OF the
county camps The same ratio, he
points out, would give the insurgents
pa against % for the administration In
the state camp to be held in Rock Is
land May 6. In the so counties report
ing there are Sc uninstructed dele
gates which are not counted.
This is a great victory for u.s., con-
cludes Mr. Germans message.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
Hope for Southern Cross,
With Crew of TO, About
Abandoned.
CAUGHT In A BLIZZARD
BeIlaventure, With 80 Sur
vivors and Dead From New
FoundIand, Nearing Port.

ST Johns. \. F., April T. - Ine
steamer Bellaventure, bringing 30 sur
vivors and most of the bodies of the
crew of II of the sealer New Found
land is steaming slowly toward this
port, but is much impeded by heavy
ice. and probably will not reach here
until late today.
AS the hours went by today without
word from the sealing steamer 'South-
ern Cross, fear grew that its crew Oh
10 men had been added to the toll CT
Tuesdays blizzard in which a of the
crew of the sealer New Foundland
lost their ives There is possibility
that several of the 112 who were res.
cued would succumb to the enects OF
the As hours exposure
In an effort to solve the mystery OF
the DISAPPEARANCE of the Southern
Cross. the New Foundland government
asked the American revenue cutter
Seneca to leave the ice patrol ana
search for the missing sealer. Inc
coastal steamer Kyle, which mas
wireless equipment, was ntted out
here for a cruise along the southeast
ern coast-off which the Southern Gross
-,,s g, Iasf seen on Tuesday morning,
few hours before the three days biz
zard set in.
Although the vessels of the so-called
wooden walled sealing fleet, of which
the Southern Cross was one, have
bucked ice fields with impunity and
are regarded as staunch ships, SAL
n
nelts would be an active danger dur
ing a storm on account OF It's lnsta-
bility.
Survivors of Simpson Arrive.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 4.-Four
survivors of the three masted schooh-
er Hattie p Simpson, which sank IN
mid-ocean arrived here today aboard
the battleship Michigan. With them
came a tale of how they battled for SIX
days to keep afoat in a small boat,
practically without food or water. When
the schooner went down off Cape
Lookout on March 21, Captain Strong
and three other members OF his crew
lost their lives, the four survivors saw
ing themselves by swimming to the
small boat which had broken adrift.
For six days and nights they battled
with high waves and many times their
tiny craft was nearly capsEieo- Inc
oniv food they had was raw fish and
rain water was used to quench their
thirst. On March 81, the steamship
Caracas, New York TO La Guayara,
hove in sight and made the rescue. All
the men were exhausted. They were
later transferred to the battleshlp
Michigan which brought them to this
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
JAMES MASLIN IS
HURT IN A CRASH
Head Janitor of Safety Building
Has Narrow Escape From
Death.
COLLIDES WITH A TRUCK
Rode His Bicycle Into Peoples Power
Company's Repair Car-ls 60
Years Old.

James Maslin, head janitor OF the
Safety building. who resides at 1917
Seventh avenue. was severely injured
in an accident at Eighteenth street and
Seco2L. avenue last evening.
Maslir was riding north on Eight
eenth ST. eet on his bicycle at the time,
and vas Just rounding the corner to
20 west on Second avenue. He evil
IDENTIFY did not notice one of the Peo-
pies Power company's electric repair
trucks. which was going east, and he
crashed headlong into the auto, his
law striking the radiator of the ma
chine. --sEae-upfofesrzre -1nan was
thrown to the pavement, the rear
wheel of the car passing over his
right ankle.
Jaw DisIocated.
Several persons, who were near the
scene assisted him to walk down Sec
on6 avenue. but when Wright's shoe
store was reached he was unable 10
walk farther. and a physician was
called who took the injured man home
in his automobile. Upon examination
IL was found that Maslin's jaw was
dislocated and the right ankle badly
sprafned and swollen As the result
of the injuries he will be confined to
his home for four or five weeks. The
bicvcIe was badly damaged in the col
lision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
HEAD HUN PARTY
COMES FOR VISIT
Count Karolyi, Leader of In
dependents, Here to Awaken
Sympathy for Cause.

New York, April 4.-Count karoiyi,
leader of the Hungarian independent
marty and one of the wealthiest men
of his nation, arrived today for tour
of America.
Karolyi said the object OF his VISIT
was to awaken in the minds or Hun
garian-Americans. of whom there were
2, ,0OO, 600, realization OF the power they
could exert in shaping the affairs or
the mother country along the line or
characterization. and separating II
from the Austrian yoke through the
creation of separate custom house
and national bank. He will visit among
other cities. Chicago. South Bend,
! Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
FURNACE is USED
TO HIDE A MURDER
Body of Vancouver Woman Be-
Eeved to Have Been Gre
mated After Killing.

Vancouver, B. c.. April 4. - That
Mrs Charles Millard was murdered
and her body burned in the furnace OF
her home is the belief of police who
have been investigating the circum
stance of her disappearance last wed
nesday. Human bones were found In
the furnace and the police have de
tanned Jack Kong. Chinese boy,
pending an investigation.
Kong later confessed the murder oi
Mrs. Millard. The boy was a servant
in the home and said he killed Mrs
Millard because she scolded him. he
stunned her with a chair, then choked
ner to death and burned the body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
GUILTY PLEA IS
PLAN OF HIGGINS
Lover of Julia Flake Will Not
Fight State Charge of Muir
dering His Wife.

Galesburg. Ill, April 4--Robert Hig-
Gins charged with killing his wife so
that he could marry his step-daughter'
Julia Flake, has decided to plead gull
tv. States Attorney John NJ Wilson
announced today. Higgins has assert
ed heretofore he would oppose the
charge. although the authorities
claimed TO hold his confession sup
posed 70 have been made the daS Vi
the arrest.
Julia Flake, the 15-year-old STEP
daughter, may escape prosecution al
though the states attorney would not
saw positively she would be exempted
The Mercer county grand jury
which will consider the murder case
will meet next Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
La Toilette Leads Rebel
lion on Confirmation of
w. NJ. Daniels.
DEFIANCE IS OFFERED
Opponents of New Member of
Commerce Body Hit View
on Valuations.

Washington, D. C., April 4.-Nine
members of the senate, headed by
Senator La Toilette, openly revolted
against proceedings behind closed
doors last night after an executive ses-
sion in which the senate by vote of
So to 27 confirmed the nomination of
Winthrop NJ Daniels of New Jersey to
be a member of the interstate com
merce commission.
Senator La Toilette declared on the
floor that he proposed to defy the
rules of the senate in future and dis
cuss publicly legislation not affecting
foreign relations and later it was an
nounced that Senators Bristow, Cum
minis, Clapp, Kenyon, Norris, Jones and
Gronna, republicans, and PoindeXter,
progressive. would maintain the same
attitude
Sensation Over Revolt.
The revolt created a sensation and
there was much speculation as to the
effect it would have upon future eXecu-
tive sessions. The general opinion was
that there would be no attempt to take
action against members who disre-
garded the rule of secrecy.
-xGapfirmaricr- Commissioner Dan
iels closed a three-day fight marked
by one of the bitterest debates heard
at the capitol in years.
Both sides contested determinedly,
Mr.. Daniels advocates having the sup
port of President Wilson's well known
desire that his appointee and personal
friend be confirmed without delay.
Object to Daniels Views.
Opponents to the confirmation based
their objection on the ground that Mr.
Daniels views on the valuation OF pub
lie service property were unsound.
The senate voted down a motion to
remove the pledge of secrecy. as to the
session and Immediately began consid-
Grafton of another nomination behind
closed doors.
Senator Clapp said that executive
sessions, except TO consider matters
of great public danger, were certain to
be abolished before very long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
DAVIDSON JURORS
FAIL OF A VERDICT

winchester. KY. April 4.-The jury
In the famous feud case Of Thomas
davidson. charged with IA others, with
the murder of former Sheriff Callahan
oF Breathitt county. failed o agree
and was discharged. A retrial Is set
for June 2s. -.
DOC" Smith testified he was one OF
three who shot at Callahan. who re-
ceiyed two fatal bullets. Three men
already have been convicted of COM
pIicity in the murder
Davidson was released On 3l'OoO
bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
Gas EXPLODES AT
CHURCH SERVICE
Iowa Man Trying to Find Leak
With Lantern Is Killed AMI :
Panic Caused.

Carlisle, Iowa, April Andrew
Vanscoyke, investigating with a Ian
tern a leak in gas pipe of the Metho-
dist church, caused an explosion last
night which killed him and caused a
panic among the congregation. No one
else was hurt. The body of the victim
was found badly mangled.