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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
TO CLEAR SITE
FOR HOSPITAL
FORCE OF MEN WERE PLACED
AT WORK THERE YESTERDAY
FOUNDATIONS.

A large force of men We're yesterday
placed a. work on the site OF the new
hospital projected for the East Hill
section. and throughout the day they
worked to clear the place free OF trees
and underbrush. in preparation for the
starting Of work on the founda tons, a
contract for which work having been
signed in this city last week
1t was stated yesterday that just as
soon as possible the foundations OF
footings will oe started. to be rushed
to completion in as short a time as
possible, thus getting this part of the
large contract out Of the way for I'M
mediate work Is possible once the
contract for the entire structure is
awarded.
New bids were ordered recently at
Enmetsburg, Md, slight changes hav-
ing been ordered in the nature of the
building. and these new bids are to be
opened shortly, and from the bunch to
be submitted it Is the hope of all
concerned that a satisfactory one fer
the entire structure will be possible
and selected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
Poincare Speech
is Greeted With
Much Applause
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Paris, Aug. 5.-Extraordinary en-
thusiasm was aroused in the French
parliament last evening by the reading
of an address to the French nation
written by President Poincare
Our nation is in arms" said the
president. land trembling with eager
ness to defend the land of our faith
ers.
France Is faithfully supported by
her ally, Russia, she is upheld by the
loyal friendship of England, and al
ready from all points of the civilized
world go out to her expressions of
sympathy and good will for she rep
resents today, once again before the
universe, liberty, justice and reason.
Lift up your hearts! Long live
France!"
Afterward Premier Viviani recited a
catalogue OF alleged German agrees
sions which he said had gone on for
forty years. He declared France had
borne them with remarkable equani-
nifty in her deep alta chment to peace.
Both houses adopted without dis
cussion the financial bills introduced
by the government and others for the
relief of the families of soldiers, rati-
flying martial law and imposing heavy
penalties on newspapers publishing
false news.
An amendment extending the mora
forum TO all the Freich colonies was
passed unanimously. Ali the deputies
rose to their feet in support of a bill
to confer French nationality on ma
tives of Alsace and Lorraine enlisting
in the French army.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
WARONRATS|N
PENSACOLA IS
BEING KEPT UP
ABOUT TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY RODENTS WE'RE DELIV-
Erred TO THE LABORATORY IN
PAST TWO DAYS.

Pensacola is having a rSerry little
war, all her own. The warfare Is
on the rodent family, and the fatal
tiles, in dead and captured. for the
past two days. according to official
advices from the laboratory In the
city hall, yesterday, totalled 237. This
means that a total of $3.50 was paid
out by the city of Pensacola yesterday
and the day before for the rat ex-
termination here.
All day yesterday people continued
to file into the laboratory with one,
two, three or more rats, in most
every case the rodents being alive.
They were Immediately slain and ex-
amined, and this kept the state board
of health employees there quite busy
during the day. DR. Brink was out of
the city and this caused the work to
fall rather heavily on those he left
in the office.
Thus far there have been about two
thousand rats delivered to the city hall
and examined. and every day this
number is on the increase.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06

French reservists bound for Paris.
She and the Cunarder Lusitania
were the only ships to leave today on
q transatlantic voyage.
All other sailings Of the French
liners were cancelled today. All SAIL
ings Of the Fabre line, whose vessels
ply between New York and MediteT-
ranean ports likewise have been can
celled except the SAINT Anna, which
will sail next Saturday. Several YES
sells reached New York from Euro
pean ports today. Their passengers
told. stirring tales of the fears of mer-
chant ships at sea.
Aren't you afraid Of being cap
tured ?" some one asked Captain Maur-
ras. Of La Lorraine. a moment before
sailing.
II should worry" replied the Cap
tain smiling and Struggling his Shout
ders.
The British freight steamer Eto-
MAN. which left New York yesterday
for Antwerp, put back today when
about sixty miles east Of Sandy Hook.
She received word last night of the
declaration of war between England
and Germany and returned to port
rather than risk capture.
The captain reported that about $50
o'clock last night he sighted what he
supposed was a war vessel. He could
not make out the vessels identity in
the darkness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
JAPAN HAPPY TO
JOIN WITH THE u. S
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Toxic. Aug. 5.-The Japanese pre-
mier, in a statement today expressed
his regret that the United States had
not been able to mediate in the Euro
pean conflict, which If It continues he
said, means the destruction of western
civilization. japan, he continued.
would have been happy to join the
United States in mediation but her
possible participation in the war as
an ally of Great Britain made her an
interested party.
The premier said that Japan, If she
were compelled reluctantly to inter-
vene. would protect the British COL
onies but under no circumstances
would she send fleet or an army to
Europe.
Considerable activity among the
vessels Of the Japanese navy followed
the announcement OF the declaration
of war between Germany and Great
Britain.
The lighthouses along the Siberian
coast have been extinguished.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
Fleet Lusifania
PassesOut toSea
Ona Record 7rib
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York Aug. Sin the face of
possible capture by German cruisers,
the Cunard liner Lusitania passed out
to sea at 1855 o'clock this morning
on what promised to be q record
breaking trip to Liverpool. The Ger
man cruisers Dresden, Karlsruhe and
Strassburg are known to be a short
distance out. Two French cruisers,
said to be the Condo and the Des-
cartes, are also reported to be in the
vicinity Of the eastbound trans-Atlan-
tic line.
While hoping to escape capture by
the German warships, the Lusitania
by her speed it was said, the cap
tain had the assurance OF British
naval authorities that she would be
met off Fire Island by the British
cruisers Essex and Lancaster and
conveyed by them as far as New
Foundland, where II was reported,
British naval vessels would accom-
pany the liner to the Irish coast. Cap
tain Dow. before sailing, said that his
vessel was in fine trim and that he
expected to make % knots an hour
all the way across.
Among the zoo passengers were a
large number OF newspaper corr espon-
dents bound for the scene of war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
Obstinate Acne
Yields Quickly


"Aha!' You say-"they are disappear
ing fast" after short use Of s. S. s.,
the wonderful blood purifier.
Yes. those pesky little red spots do fade
away quickly nor do they come back.
Looking through powerful micro
scope you hnd the skin marvellous
network of tiny blood vessels. glands.
ducts, and cells In all Of which the active
principle Of 8. 8. 8. Is at work: 1t Is
driving out impurities. through the skin
pores and new materials rush in to
create and sustain new healthy tissue
This influence is carried to the outer
skin where the broken down cells and
their deadened nerve bulbs are rebuilt
the red spots dry up. heck away and are
replaced by brand new skin.
You viii thus waste no more time with
external otntments for any form Of skin
trouble.
Be sure to get a bottle Of 8. s. 8.
today Of any druggist. Shun all substi-
tutes. Don't be imposed upon. Insist
upon g. 9. 8. Write for book ''what
the Mirror Tells to The Swift Specific
Co. 1o1 Swift Bldg. Atlanta, Gs-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
Thousands Are
A waihng Chance
to 60 to Front
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York. Aug. 5.-Ir New York
today are 1900 men seeking trans
portatlon to Europe for service in the
armies of the warning powers. Anoth
army of 5000 men is registered on
the books of the general consulate of
the nations involved in the war. and
still other thousands have signified
by telegram and letter their intention
TO volunteer whenever called upon or
at such time transportation Is fur
nished them to Europe. The majority
of the rcservists and volunteers from
out of town are without funds; they
cannot return to their homes in this
country because other men have taken
their jobs and they can't GO to war
because their governments are unable
to provide for them just now.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
JOHN JOHNSON
PASSES AWAY
DIED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
AT s O'CLOCK AFTER A LIN.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON,

John Johnson, well known in Pen
sacola, died yesterday afternoon at s
o'clock at his home, corner of Romano
and Spring streets. death Coming after
a lingering illness. He had been in
bad health for a year. and during the
past three months had been confined
to his home. For two weeks or more
hope for his recovery had practically
been given up.
The deceased was forty-two years
OF age. being born in Warrington on
August Soth, 1879, and spent prac-
tically his entire life in this city He
Is survived by wife, four children,
Annie, Lillian, Thomas and Frank,
and two brothers, Chas. W., and Jas
M. johnson. One son, Frank. is In
Birmingham and has been notified and
will arrive today
Funeral services will be conducted
mt the family home Friday afternoon
at 4 o'clock and the interment will
be In st. Michael's cemetery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
D|ST|LLING co.
REMOVES CAUSE
OF COMPLAINT
INJUNCTION AGAINST COMPANY
WILL NOT BE PUSHED IN OR.
DER TO GIVE OWNERS CHANGE
TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.

Owing to the fact that the Pensa-
cola nistilling Co, operating a listIl-
lery in the western sector of the city.
has signlfIed a willingness to do all
possible to abate the alleged nuisance
of refuse from the plant flowing into
the waters near. ito Injunction Sc
cured against the company Will not
be pushed for the present.
The owners of tho plant yesterday
signified their intention Of strain The
mesh, give away as much OF II as Is
possible and take other steps to give
relief to those entering complaints
and as soon as is possible to secure
the necessary machinery viii pat I'm
process that will eliminate all cause
for complaint
This will require two or three
months and the injunction then will
be made permanent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
AMERICANS IN EUROPE
IN DESPERATE STRAITS

Paris, Aug. 5.-Myron r. Herrick,
the United States ambassador in
Paris. has cabled to the war depart
ment in washington for permission for
Major Spencer Cosby, Major Morton
J. Henry, Captain Frank Parker, Cap
tain Francis II. Pope. Lieutenant B. b.
Somervell. and four other graduates
OF West Point. all Of whom are on
leave. to accompany the French ar
mics as military observers. These Of
handling the crowds Of Americans who
had come to the embassy to get pass
ports or Identification papers.
The ambassador has requested the
French government to extend the time
limit for the issue OF passport per-
mits of residenre to Americans living
in Paris, or who desire to remain here.
The government had granted only till
tonight to foreigners desiring to OBJ
tain permits.
Mrs. Anna Wilson Howe. Of Phila-
delphia, sister Of President Wilson,
took her place in the line at the en-
bassy yesterday. waiting for a pass
port.
Oscar W. Underwood. Jr. was
among those who rendered assistance
to American residents, using his pri-
vate automobile to bring in children
and others who had been separated
from their parents and friends.
Assistance was given today by the
American church to a number of des-
titute Americans
Ebert H. Gary, chairman of the
committee for the assistance of Amer
leans, said he supposed there were
$500 Americans in Paris, of whom
perhaps 1900 were in desperate
straits
James Gordon Bennett, publisher Of
the New York Herald, was among
those called upon to give up their au-
tomobiles and horses to the govern
ment.
Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Carolan
and others were among those who ap-
piled to join the French hospital SER
vice.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
FINE MEETING
At 1ST BAPTIST
EXCELLENT MUSICAL PROGRAM
RENDERED AND INTERESTING
ADDRESS DELIVERED BY PROF.
LANE.

The meeting at tho First Baptist
church last night was even better at
tended than the one a week ago, there
being forty seven present.
The special musical numbers were
solo by Miss Mahle Green, "One
Sweetly Solemn Thought" and a
quartette, Come. Ye Disconsolate," by
Misses Mabel Green and Katie Lee
Byars and Messrs. A. c. Sherrer and
w. P. Stroud.
Prof. B. B. Lane read the ESD Psalm
and Matthew 12:2S-34. He said that
religion is our relationship to God,
and spoke very strongly on the COM
manoment to pray without ceasing.
He gave as the real meaning of service
to God. the spirit Of self sacrifice,
that is, serving others when 1t means
inconvenience or loss to ourselves.
Mr.. Kennedy representative of the
Baptist Witness" gave avery inter-
esting talk on prayer. He also spoke
of the Baptist Witness" saying that
it carried the doctrines held by the
Baptists, from the Florida view point.
Mr.. Ira j. Roberts talked on the
subject Of christian responsibility and
improvement of the talent we possess
Mr.. w. NJ. Herrider. chairman of
the board Of deacons, took a vote on
the method Of conducting the next
weeks service. Next Wednesday is to
be a testimonial of the esteem in
which Mr.. r. A. Mcdowell former Y.
NJ. c. "a. boys secretary and promi-
nent Baptist worker. is held. Mr.. Nc
Dow ell is in the city for a short stay.
and will speak at the First Baptist
church next Wednesday The meeting
is to be held in the auditorium. All
are invited, and especially the mem
bers of the B. Y. P. U. and the Y. M.
G. A.
The service last night was very en-
couraging, as a number were present
who had not been attending regular
ly. and many people are away during
the summer months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
THE REMAINS
J. ", LURION
PLACED At REST
LARGE cONcoURSE OF SORROW
ING FRIENDS AND RELATIVES
PAY A LAST TRIBUTE OF RE-
SPEcT,

In the presence Of a largo concourse
OF sorrowing friends and relatives the
remains of j. w. Lurton were placed
at rest yesterday morning at st. Jonn'
cemetery and beautiful floral tributes
heaped nigh upot. the newly made
mound as a token of the esteem In
which the deceased was held by those
who had known him in life.
Services were conducted at the fam :
lily home on North Baylen street by
Rev. Frederick Jones, former pastor
of the First Baptist church, who paid
a beautiful tribute to the :tecea sed.
At the grave a short burial service
was said.
Among those from ether cities who
attended the funeral were j. K. Ridge
of New Orleans and E. A. DeFuniak,
general freight agent of montgomery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
GERMAN MERCHANTMEN
HAS MOUNTED ARTILLERY

Shanghai, China, Aug. 5-Guns were
mounted today on the North German
Lloyd steamship Prinz Eitel Friedrich
at Tsing Tsu.
The far eastern squadron OF the
German fleet, accompanied by mum
Der OF merchantmen, left Using Tsu
today and IT was reported that the
warships were proceeding northward.
Large numbers of Chinese coolies
have been forced to work under arm
ed guards on the defenses of Using
TSu.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
United States
Asks Germany
for Release of
All Americans
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Washington, August 5.
Representations have been
made to the German gov
eminent by the United
States for the immediate
release of all Americans in
termed there during the
mobilization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
S25O.OOO FOR
LOCAL BANKS
THE GOVERNMENT ALLOWS THIS
AMOUNT FOR THE LOCAL
BANKS WITH WHICH TO MOVE
THE CROPS.

cola will receive s250,00o OF the money (
to be allowed banks to assist in the
crop movement. This information was
received yesterday morning by J. b.
Mcneil. the government agent, when
a telegram came from Secretary or
the Treasury McAdoo.
The Pensacola Clearing House AS
ISOLATION recently requested a portion
Of the funds for local banks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
ANGRY MOB AT ANTWERP
WRECKS GERMAN CONSULATE

Antwerp. Aug. 5.-Serious anti
German rioting occurred here today
An angry mob sacked the German
cafes and restaurants and tore the
escutcheon from the door Of the Ger
man consulate.
The police being unable to check
the disorders. the Belgian military
governor placed the city under mar
tial law and ordered the expulsion Of
all German residents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
FRENCH LINER TAKES A
CHANCE AND PUTS TO SEA

New York, Aug. 5.-with bands
playing and a tumult OF cheering
afioat and ashore, the French liner
La Lorraine set sail today for Havre,
probably the last for some time of
departing liners to fly the French flag.
In cabins and steerage she carried
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
THOUSANDS OF GERMANS
AND AUSTRIANS IN PARIS

Paris, Aug. Sit is believed that
several thousand Germans and Aus
trians are still in Paris. There were
more than $4,000 on the police regis
ters before the war broke out, and it
is thought impossible su1t all left the
city.
About AZ Germans Of both sexes
have been arrested as spies since last
Saturday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
REAR ADMIRAL BRADFORD
OF NAVY RETIRED, DEAD

Chelsea. Mass, Aug. 5.--1he death
at the naval hospital yesterday Of
Rear Admiral Royal Bird bradford,
retired was announced today. Admlral
Bra dford was admitted TO the hospital
July 27. suffering from dropsy He
was 10 years old.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
THE DEATH OF :
CAPT. H. 0. GILES

Capt. II. o. Giles. q resident of Pen
sacola for many years. died yesterday
morning at o'clock at the home OF
his grand daughter, Mrs. R. ]. Owens,
three miles west Of Pensacola, where
of years.
Capt. Giles had reached the age of
SO years and was well known and
liked in the city. He Is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. ]. 8. Fleming.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
GERMAN AMBASSADORS TO
FRANCE TO LEAVE TODAY

London. Aug. 5.-The German am
bassador to France is not expected to
leave London before tomorrow. 1t is
reported today that a British cruiser
might be placed at his disposal to in
sure his safe passage across the chan
mel. He visited Viscount Halbane at
his private residence this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
BUENos AYREs PEOPLE
PLEASED AT WAR DECLARATION

Ruenns Ayres, Aug. 5.-The news Of
the declaration Of war between Great
Britain and Germany was received
with enthusiasm by the population
here and numerous demonstrations of
fr1endliness TO England and France
we're immediately Organized.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS
WARNED AS TO PUBLICATION

Quebec. Aug. 5-The newspapers of
Canada were today given instructions
not to publish any information re-
garding the steps taken by the mill
tary authorities for the defense of
Quebec or any other port in Canada.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
UNCLE SANS VESSELS
CUT OUT THEIR CRUISE

Shanghai. Aug. 5.-The squadron OF
United States WarSnips in Chinese
waters has discontinued lis cruise and
is now on the way from Chi Flu to
this port.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
REPORTED DESTRUCTION OF
GERMAN FLEET UNCONFiRMED

Paris, Aug. o--No official confir
nation has been received here OF the
reported capture or destruction OF
German warships by the French fleet
off the Algerian coast.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
SWEDEN MAY JOIN
WITH GREAT BRITAIN

Washicne ton. Aug. 5.-Diplomatic
dispatches indicate Sweden will join
Great Britain. France and Russia If
she finds herself unable to remain
neutral.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
CONFIRM REPORT OF THE
CAPTURE OF GERMAN SHIPS

Algiers via London. Aug. 5.-Au-
thentic confirmation of the report of
the destruction of the German cruiser
Panther and of the capture Of the
German cruisers, Goeben and Breslau,
reached here today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
GERMAN AMBASSADOR
TO RUSSIA Is In SWEDEN

Stockholm, sweden, Aug. 5.-The
German ambassador to Russia with
his staff arrived here yesterday from
ST. Petersburg on steamer flying
the American flag They proceeded
to Berlin
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
EMBARGO ON RUSSIAN
BALANCES IN BANKS

Berlin. Aug. 5.-An embargo was
today laid on Russian balances at the
great banks in Germany. These FINDS
ara considered by Germany as prop
erty belonging to a hostile force
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
NEGRO COLONY
SHIP WILL Be
HERE TH|SWEEK
THE LIBERIA" WHICH HAS
BEEN ENGAGED TO TAKE
BLACKS BACK TO.AFRIcA, CON-
ING,FoR COAL SUPPLY.

Arrangements are being made for
coaling the Liberia" said to be the
steamship recently purchased as the
Cuban steamer Curityba, and under
going change of name under her
new ownership.
engaged at Pensacola and is expected
TO reach here Saturday, en- route from
Galveston to the west coast of AZ
r1oa, and 1t Is said that quite a number
OF negro -colonists" are aboard.
This is the steamer. 1t is said, that
has been engaged to convey quite u
party of negroes from America to
The Promised Land" the gold coast
OF Africa Liberia is a republic on
the extreme western coast Of Africa,
and In represented as being entirely
In the hands Of negroes. The Ameri-
can end OF the present alleged exodus
OF negroes was said to have been
worked up by a negro leader, who
BEARS the name Of "Chief SAM" but
Just whore he received such q title
Is nat known. This negro is said to
have worked his idea of a negro col
ondzdng movement. with negroes from
the United States as the members
coast. and to better afford the de-
sired success to the movement
which 10 said to be satisfactory on the
face OF II to the immigration and other
authorities concerned. he purchased a
steamship. This was until recently
the Cuban steamer Curityba. the
name OF which was Immediately
changed to the Liberia. On this ship,
1T 10 said. at least 1,40o will go to AZ
Ffc1, and ere said to be aboard tho
steamer which IL due to leave Gall
weston this afternoon, to call here for
coal
The nrm OF Cary q Co., will furnish
the bunker SUNNY for thu IIharta
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
BIG GERMAN STEAMSHIPS
LEFT HAVANA HURRIEDLN

Havana. Aug. 5.-The North Ger
manifold steamer Neckar sailed to-
day under secret orders.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
Belgians Repulse 'he Invading Force
After Heroic Defense of Leiee


Hull Eng, August Sin anticipation of proba-
BILE the local police today issued notices stating
there may be firing practice off Humber tomorrow
and warning the inhabitants be alarmed by it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06

I Manhattan Shirt sale is
on at A. Henry White &
Bro, corner Pa1afox and
Intendencia. al
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-06
President Wilson Offers
Good Offices to all Powers
Involved in Great War

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