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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-16
$500 TONS OF SUGAR
DESTROYED BY BIG FIRE

Ioilo, Panay, P. l., July 15.-More
than $500 tons of sugar were burned
in fire which destroyed a large
number of buildings here last night.
The sugar, valued at $4,000, repre-
scented three-fourths of the loss.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-16
Staff Correspondence.

Milton, July 15.-Jim, Percy and
Brady Roberts, charged with the muir
der of Mrs. Emily Wyman on the
18th of last month at the home of
the aged woman on Santa Rosa
sound, when Peter Wyman, the hus-
band, also was murdered, were placed
on trial for their lives here today at
the special term of circuit court.
Their cases were severed from those
of Elder Mitchell and John Barbaree,
also indicted for murder.
The first day of the trial was fea-
tured by the confession of Elder
Mitchell, who went on the stand this
afternoon and told of his connection
with the murdtr + Of the aged couple.
how he feared the Roberts brothers
and how he accompanied them as far
as the wharf near the Wyman home,
remaining there while Jim and Percy
Roberts and John Barbaree went to
the Wyman home. He heard three
shots coming from the direction Of
the Wyman home and shortly after
wards the three returned. He was
given three dollars as his part Of
what had been secured.
A portion of the testimony Of the
witness was corroborated by the wife,
who also was a state witness.
THE JURY SELECTED.
It required just three hours to the
minute to make up the jury, which is
composed of the men named above.
1t was case of selecting twelve men
to sit on the life of each Of three
young men who sat within the court
room railing, and utmost care was
displayed in the selection Of every
man.
The court was convened at o'clock
this morning, when Judge A G.
Campbell directed Sheriff Harvell to
see to it that order was had and the
| session opened. Immediately upon
converting, scores of persons who
were standing outside and around the
courtroom, came into the building.
By the side of State Solicitor John
p. Stokes sat Thos. f. West. attorney
general, who arrived here this morn
ing, and who is mingling with the
large number from all parts of the
county here. Mr.. West conferred quite
frequently with Mr.. Stokes, and made
notes Of the preliminaries. He is not
in any way engaged in the trial.
The defendants, brought into the
courtroom ten minutes after court
had convened, manifested the great
est interest in everything that tran
spired. One of them, the youngest
of the three, seems not to compre-
bend the grave nature of the charge
which is being heard against him. He
sits and maintains no interest In the
real proceedings, but appears to be
highly interested in everything else
in the courtroom.
Mr.. Clark appears for the defense,
and he is making one of the strongest
Of fights for his clients. He selected
the iurymen only after careful ques-
tioning of each, and exhausted almost
score of challenges.
Mr.. McDufie, lawyer from the
state of Alabama, is here also IN the
interest of the defense. It is under
stood that he came here having been
retained by the two uncles Of the de-
PENDANTS, who are also in Milton.
One of the most oft-aslxed question
of the veniremen was whether or moi
they had read, or had heard, Of The
areputed confession Of Elder Mitchell
and which was printed in The Pen
sacola Journal" Everybody seemed
to know something of The Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-16
Dismiss Case
of Murder That
Occurred 1876
BIT ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Bedford, Ia, July 15.-The case
against Bates Huntsman, on prelim-
mary hearing here, charged with a
part in the murder of Nathaniel
Smith, Missouri cattleman, and his
son in 1876 was dismissed today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-16
Cases are Severed and Elder
Mitchell Appears AS a
State Witness.
TELLS OF PLANS TO
KILL AGED PEOPLE
Did Not See the Murder, for
He Had Stopped, But He
Heard the Shots.
THE JURY.

]. II. Plant, G. L. Abbott, j w.
Wheeler, J. A. Nichols, ]. B. Wig
gins, A. B. Lewis, r. G. Payne,
A. L. Macarthur, e. D. Cooper,
E. NJ. Pitts, w. E. Stanley, l. d.
Mock.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-16

Generally fair Friday ard
Saturday; light variable
winds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-16

Yesterdays Temperatures
Highest, SO degrees; low
est, 30 degrees.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
WATCH OUR ADVERTISERS

In this weeks Progressive all OF
our old advertisers and quite a num-
Der Of new ones are asking your at-
tention to their goods. The Progress
I'VE feels peculiar interest IN empha-
sizing the Importance of your giving
them this attention. We like the
motto; Patronize the Home Indus
try 1t appeals TO our civic pride;
to our community spirit; and to our
sense Of the oneness Of our interests
and the interests OF our neighbors.
Besides these higher reasons TT PAYS.
Buy where you can pick out the goods
you want from among all other goods.
Buy in your own town, SO that the
money you spend will, as nearly as
possible, stay In your own town, and
thereby enable the business men Of
your town to enlarge their business
! and give you better service. The firms
who want your trade enough to ask
for it are listed below Look up their
ads, and see IL they have what you
want. IF SO, give them a trial. Take
our word for it, They'll treat you
right"
The Belington Garage offers speci-
al inducements in Ford cars.
a. Lazarus & Son call attention to
some good bargains in ladies and gents
clothing.
Grant Graham announces a special
sale IN soaps,
Al =. strawderman solicits repair
work
Davis Restaurant ash for your pat
ronage
The FELTON, Clothing Co., have some
pithy personals.
Brooks Sanitary Grocery advertises
the Sun Kist brand Fruits
Or. A. H. Woodford has some lots
for sale.
Miss M. Z. clothier offers bargains
in hats.
Dir. b. B. Caste, Dentist,
G. IL Right & CO, Undertalers.
Feed q Hulderman, BARRIERS.
Scrimgeour Bros. have some speci-
ais in groceries.
Kramer Bottling Works, advertise
Parfay.
Or. J. +. Gibson, Dentist.
G. W. Wilson, barber.
Dominick Peters, Shoemaker
The Coffman-Fisher Co., have some
specials in drygoods.
L. T. Bennett calls attention to his
new silo material
The 3alington Feed and Supply Co.,
leads with Universal Cement and har-
vesting machinery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
WATER FROM LINCOLN
WELL AT LAUNCHING

Chicago, June s. Spring water from
the homestead Of Abraham Lincoln.
instead Of wine, was used at the
christening Of the first hydro-aero-
plane registered under the new volun-
teer aviation service. Miss Mona
Dunno, daughter Of the Illinois Gov
ernor, broke the bottle as the craft
dipped the water. Adjutant-G General
Frank S. Dickson, Of the Illinois Ma
tional Guard, formally accepted the
craft, the gift of Stuart A. Mcdonald
and A. M. Andrews.
The machine carries a new auto
matte aerogun.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
HEIR OF MILLIONS FACES
LIFE TERN AS BOY BANDIT
Chauffeur's Tie Pin Cause of Conyic-
ton of Youth Failing to
Appreciate Riches.

Detroit, Mish., June 5.-Floyd Mer-
rift, nineteen, only son of a Seattle
millionaire, did not appreciate a valet,
the use Of three automobiles, coll
lege education and all the other COM
forts money can bring. He is now
facing life sentence in Michigan
prison, jury having found him gull
ty of robbery while armed, with in
tent to kill if resisted.
Merritt was arrested under the
name Montaine, and it was not un-
til he was convinced that his life and
liberty We're in jeopardy that he re-
vealed the name of his father and
gave his family connections. Because
Of college escapades, he alleged, he
had broken with his family.
Testimony was that Merrill got
"cold feet" after the plans to lure a
chauffeur to new and unoccupied
house were complete. Robson, his
pal, however, persisted, remaining in
the house until the arrival of taxi
cab, which had been summoned by
telephone, and beating and robbing
the driver.
Although both Merrill and Robson
both maintained that Merrill had no
part in the actual robbery, he took
part Of the spoil, wearing the pin and
having the watch in his possession
when arrested
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
GREECE MAY
ENTER WAR
Program Would Put The Greeks in
The Great Conflict = Elections
viii be Held June IS-Brother Of Isa-
dora Duncan stumps Country.

ATHENS, June S-With her mon
arch lying critically i'll in the royal
palace, Greece IS about to decide
whether she shall return to power
ministry whose program calls for par
ticipation in the European war.
The elections will be held June 10.
They win mark the close OF d contest
between the two greatest men that
modern Greece has produced King
Constantine, whose masterly handling
Of the nations resources in the two
Balkan wars raised him to the rank Of
modern Greece's greatest general and
former Premier Vemizelos, whose
craftsmanship solidified the results Of
the military successes achieved by the
king.
Venizelos fell from power at a mo-
ment when he was the idol Of the ma
ton. The allies had just offered large
territorial compensations in Asia Mi
nor If Greece would participate with
them against the Dardanells. Vent
zelos supported this program and had
public opinion behind him.
King Constantine placed himself
against acceptance Of this offer with
such firmness chat venizelos was
obliged to resign.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
LIQUOR IN IRON PIPE
Wait yirginians Also Use Extinguish-
ers And Gas Drums.

FAYETTEVILLE, w. Va, June z
A Loop Creek man has hit upon an
ingenious scheme to evade the laws
relatives to the shipment of liquor in
to this state. An ordinary piece Of iron
pipe, which contained gallon of
liquor5- was handled by unsuspecting
express officials as a simple piece Of
machinery and delivered to the con-
signee.
A fire extinguisher was shipped to
this city recently with three gallons
Of Bourbon in ii. This plan is said to
be frequently worked.
The carbonic acid gas drums of
soda fountains, however are tabooed.
They came 50 frequently that they
fell under suspicion and can no long
er be- used as liquor conveyors with
impunity.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
The secretary,s Statement.

Secretary Bryan said at home when
told Of the announcement of his resig-
nation:
I'm view of the announcement of my
resignation will say that the letters
being made public Herewith state my
reasons but | will have more com
plete statement that will be given out
when the American reply to the Ger
man note is sent probably tomorrow.
~My resignation takes effect as soon
as the note is forwarded
Dramatically the official relations
Of Mr.. Bryan with the administration
Of the man whose nomination be as
sisted so materially in bringing about
at the Baltimore convention in 1912
came to an end 1t caused a sensa-
ton in the capital of the nation scarce
~ paralleled n recent years. Ambass-
adors, ministers, dfplomatists from
foreign lands, officials of every rank
heard the news as it was finished by
the newspaper extras tonight They
interpreted variously it's effect on the
delicate situation that has arisen be-
tween Germany and the United States.
The resignation Of the greatest advo-
cate of peace n the Presidents official
family spread broadcast the belief
that the policy of. the United States
as definitely determined on would as
sert and defend the rights Of the Unit
edstates in any eventuality thatmight
arise.
Originally it was intended by the
President and Mr. Bryan to have the
announcement of the resignation made
simultaneously with the dispatch of
the note to Germany, but when Secre-
tary Bryan did not attend the cabinet
meeting today until President Wilson
sent for him, runors that the Presi-
dent had been unable to bring the Sec
rotary Of State to his point Of view
filed the air Finally before o'clock
the news leaked out and was confirm
ed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
A FORMER RESIDENT.

We find much interest in noting the
Homecoming Of BTr Lewis Iii IF Pan
handle, fexas. MIR. Hill is here now
visiting reiativ i after la ,s!.seac.s IF
thirty-three years. He was born and
raised on Sugar Greek, and as many
other young men have done he left
early in life to seek his fortune in dis
tant lands. 1t is pleasant to think of
him now with his 1910 acres of lard
and his 700 head of cattle, and at last
with a longing for the oldfolksat home.
Welcome back Mr.. Hill.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
ANCONA HARBoR is
FINEST ON ADRTATIC
Italian City Recently Bombarded by
Austrian Fleet is Described.

WASHINGTON, D. q. June g..
Ancona, the seaport bombarded By
the Austrains during their first raic
upon the Italian coast forms the sub.
ject Of today's National Geographic
Society's war primer, which reads:
after Venice the most important
city along the Italian coast Of the Ad.
Ratio sea is Ancona,wh was visited
by the Austrian fleet Immediately fol.
lowing Ltaly's declaration Of war II
is also a port capable of strong de-
Tense, its forts being thoroughly mod
ern and well placed on the semi-cur-
cular heights that surround the city
Its harbor, the finest on the south
western coast Of the Adriatic,and one
Of the best possessed by Italy, has
been the object Of costly engineering
improvement from the days of Grecian
settlement down to the present day
The harbor basin is an oval about
half a mile in diameter.
Venice lies 1873 miles away to the
northwestward, by direct water route
while Rome lies 1872 miles to the
The town is contained be-
tween two extremities Of a rocky pro
montory, Monte Astagno to the south
and Monte Guasco to the north. On
these heights are formidable harbot
defcnses. The city, itself, is the head.
quarters for the Italian seventh army
corps. Railways connect the port with
BrindiEi and all the seaside cities to
the south 1t also has rail connection
on tsunklines With Rome and with
Bologna. While the number of vessels
annually visiting the harbor has ma
terially decreased, the tonnage has in
creased somewhat Statistics for a
recent year show that Ancona was a
port Of call for 400 vessels, with a
total tonnage Of 961, 612. During the
eighties Of the last century, between
1000 and $500 ships visited this port
each year.
"Ancona is one Of Italy's ancient
cities, and, despite its commercial
prosperity, it makes it's antiquity
painfully evident by an unkempt,
overworn appearance, its streets be-
ing dirty and its houses, for the most
part dingy. Refugees from Syracuse
founded the city about 800 3. G., and
gave to, it the name by which it is
known today. Greek merchants early
established q purple factory here, and
started the place upon its centuries
Of brisk trading intercourse. The city
was sacred to Venus during Roman
times, end so, today he'd the old gods
not been driven into exile, might well
expect to be spared by Mars, God Of
war, and husband Of the Love Cod
dress
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
NAVAL ACADEMY PROBE
Brings out That Attempts Had Been
Made 70 Steal Exams.

ANNAPOLIS, June THAT there
was reason to believe that attempts
had been made to enter the desks Of
the heads Of at least four naval acad-
envy departments and secure. the ex-
aminations in advance was the testi-
mony given late today by Rear Admi-
raj Fullah, superintendent Of the acad-
envy, before the naval corps Of inquiry
appointed by Secretary Daniels to in
vestigate charges Of Irregularities in
examinations. 1t is the belief Of the
authorities, however, that only one at
TENT had been actually successful.
This was in the case of the depart
ment Of modern languages.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
BRYAN, OPPOSING PRESIDENTS POLICY
TOWARD GERMANY, LEAVES CABINET
Wilson Accepts Resignation Of Secretary Who Advocates
Peace AT Any Price"

accept it with more than deep regret.
with feeling of personal sorrow. Our
two years of association have been
very delightful to me. Our judgments
have accorded in practically every
matter of official duty and policy yntn
now; your support Of lie work and
purposes e the administration have
been loyal and generous. Your devo-
ton to the duties Of your great office
and your eagerness to take advantage
Of every great opportunity of service
IT afforded held an example to the rest
Of us. Your resignation will not af
feet our friendship Even now we are
not separated in the object we seek.
only in the method by which We seek
it.
ut is for these reasons my feeling
about your retirement from the secre-
taryship of state goes SO much deeper
than regret. ! sincerely deplore it,
Our objects are the same and we set
out to pursue them together / yield
to your desire only because I must
and wish to bid you Godspeed in part
ing. We shall continue to work for
the same causes even when not work
ing in the same way.
with aifectionate regard.
Sincerely your,
"WOODROW WILSON. y
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
WILL ASK FOR FRANCHISE

we, the undersigned, will ask for
franchise to install our telephone sys-
tenn, erect poles on the streets and
alleys, and certain other privileges
necessary in operating and maintain
ing a thorough telephone system, in
the city Of Belington, West Virginia
at the regular meeting of the Com
mon Council to be held June IL, 1915
WEST VIRGINIA EASTERN TELE-
PHONE co.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
10 HOLD ANNUAL DECORATION.

Hickory Camp No. 30, WOODMEN
OF THE WORLD will hold their annu-
al decoration services Sunday after
noon. The members will meet in the
Hall at l 80, then march to the Elliott
cemetery We're the regular ceremonies
viii be performed. Soy. C.H.Dent has
been appointed master of ceremonies;
Hon J. B. Ware Of Philippi, and Sow.
Viquesney will deliver short addresses.
All members of this and other camps
are earnestly requested to be present,
and the public has a cordial invitation.
Fred. E. Thompson, Con. Com.
A. c. Bolton, Clerk
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
DERNBURG FOR PRESS
AGENT IN SCANDINAVIA

Amsterdam, June 6.-According to a
Berlin telegram, Dr. Dernburg, on re-
turning to Europe, will be given
charge Of the press bureau organiza-
ton for Scandinavian countries, with
headquarters at Copenhagen.
a pro-German campaign in the
Scandinavian press will be started
with renewed energy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
Capital Is Thrown Into Excitement
By Unexpected News.
LANSING FILLS PLACE FOR PRE-
SENT.
Bryan to leave Washington, Promises
To Lead Spread OF Propaganda
That Lies Near His Heart
Wilson Reluctant

WASHINGTON, June8.- William
Jennings Bryan, three times Demo
cratic candidate for the presidency Of
the United States and author of near
" 80 peace treaties with the principal
nations of the world, resigned today
as secretary of state as a dramatic
sequel to his disagreement with Presi-
dent Wilson over the governments
policy toward Germany
The resignation was accepted by the
President The cabinet then approx
Ned the response that had been prepar-
ed to the German reply to the Lusi-
tania note. Acting Secretary Robert
Lansing signed the document and to-
morrow it will be cabled to Berlin
Secretary Bryan will return to pri-
waite life tomorrow, when his resigna-
ton takes effect. 1t was learned that
he intends to continue his personal
support Of the President.
Rather than sign the document
which he believed might possibly draw
the United States into the war Secre-
tary Bryan rendered his resignation
in letter declaring the issue invol-
we'd sis of such moment that to re-
main a member of the cabinet would
be as unfair to you as it would be to
the cause which is nearest my heart,
namely the prevention Of war"
The President accepted the resig-
tion in letter Of regret tinged with
deep personal feeling of affection. The
letters containing the reply and the
notice Of Mr.. Bryan's departure from
the cabinet were made public at the
White House at o'clock tonight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
Mr.. Bryan's Letter.

Secretary Bryan's letter of resigna-
tion was as follows
MY Dear Mr.. President:
1T is with sincere regret that /
have reached the conclusion that l
should return to you the commission
Of secretary Of STATE with which you
honored me at the beginning Of your
administration.
@Obedient to your sense of duty and
actuated by the highest motives, you
have prepared for transmission to the
German government note in which
cannot join without violating what I
deem to be an obligation to my coun-
try, as the issue involved is Of such
moment that to remain a member of
the cabinet would be as IN unfair to
you as it is to the cause that is near
est my heart, namely the prevention
war.
q, therefore, respectfully tender
my resignation to take effect when the
note is sent, unless you prefer an ear
lier hour. Alike DESTROYS of reaching
a peaceful solution of the problems
arising out of the use Of submarines
against merchantmen we find our
selves differing irreconcilably as to
the methods to be employed.
1T falls to your lot to speak for the
nation. I consider it to be none the
less my duty to endeayor as a private
citizen to promote the end which you
7 have in view and by means Of which
you do not feel at liberty to use.
In seyering the intimate and plas-
int relations that have existed be-
tween us in the past two years per-
NIT me to acknowledge the profound
satisfaction which it has given me to
be associated with you in the impor-
tant work which comes before the
state department and to thank you
for the courtesies extended
with hearty good wishes for your
personal welfare and for the success
of your administration, / am, my dear
Mr.. President.
Every truly yours,
"WILLIAM j. BRYAN"
The Presidents Letter.
The Presidents letter to Mr. Bryan
was as follows:
''My Dear Mr.. Bryan:
~
II accept your resignation only be-
cause you insist on its acceptance and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10

The High School Grounds are be-
ing improved this week. Full report
next week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10

Mr.. shannaburg, of Elkins, who was
here visiting at the home Of Jake
Hoffman, left Wednesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10

ystem; frequently mentioned uy
widely distributed newspapers and
public men as q real national leader,
whose future should be limited BY no
honor within the slit Of the Amerl.
can people. He is III greatest demand
everywhere.
The night Of the second day of the
chautauqua.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10

Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson.
orator, thinker. student, hero and
statesman. Son Of southern chivalry
whose initiative and ability to think
out difficult problems has brought him
to the front among American states
men. Promoter Of the Boys National
Corn Club and leader in the advance
ment of the New Sonth's educational
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-10
"WILLIAM j. BRYAN

The Presidents Letter.
The Presidents letter to Mr. Bryan
was as follows:
@My Dear Mr.. Bryan:
Il accept your resignation only be-
cause you insist on its acceptance and