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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
TURKS MADE VICIOUS ATTACK ON
SLIEZ CANAL, BuIsARE. -REPJLSED
After Intellectual Attempt
Tuesday Night to Bridge
Canal Near Toussoum,
They Returned Attack
With Force of IL, 900, and
Were Beaten Off.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

London, Feb. 4.-Turks have at last
made q definite attack upon the Suez
canal, but after a sharp fight they
were driven OF with heavy losses by
British.
After the Intellectual attempt Tues
day night to bridge the canal near
Toussoum, they returned an attack
early yesterday with force estimated
at 1900, and attempted to cross on
RATS In repuIsing the attack, the
British captured about 800 prisoners.
A considerable number of Turks
lost, fifteen killed and nfty-eight
wounded.
The attack was renewed by the
Turks at Ell Kantara, but this met no
greater success than the other at
tempt, the Turkish losses in killed
and wounded and prisoners number
ing upwards OF one hundred.
The New Zealand contingent and
presumably the Australians took part
in the battle. Compared with battles
In the Carpathians, and Poland this
was a mere flash but as the British
territorials are receiving the baptism
of fire IN: Egypt there is much interest
in the Turks attempts to move a big
army across the desert
The efforts OF German Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg to check the Rus
SLAMS in East Prussia, and the Car
pathians by compelling them to REIN
force their center in West Warsaw
has brought on desperate attack.
Both sides claim To have inflicted
heavy losses on opponents, and each
reports progress.
The Russian emperor left for the
front today. The German emperor was
expected to proceed there after he
concludes his visit to WiIhelnshaven,
where he has been inspecting fleet.
bestowing iron crosses on the crew of
submarine U-71. which sank three
British merchant steamers IN the Irish
sea-
In the west the artillery continues
TO play the major part Although not
officially reported, It Is said the British
warships are again bornbarding the
German positions along the Belgian
coast while the allies airnen are drop
ping bombs On German trenches at
points or concentration
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
CARRANzA WILL
SPANISH
MINISTER AWAY
Threatens to Deport Him
Unless He Produces With
in Twenty-Fo Hours an
Agent ofsthe Spanish Cow
eminent.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. General Car
rama has threatened to deport the
Spanish minister at Mexico City, I'm
less he produces within twenty four
hours Angel Del Case. Spaniard,
who claims to be an agent of the
Spanish government, but whom Car
rama charges with being active in
the services Of General villa.
The information reached here today
in private telegram. which said Del
Case is supposed to be hiding in the
Spanish legation.
The incident recalls Carranza's de-
portation last September of the Bel
gian minister to Mexico because OF the
severity of his representations con-
corning Belgian concessions The in
PREVENTION of American Consul Silli-
man and the Brazilian minister had
no result.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
Germany W
American Consul
Give>F oodsfuHs
by ASSOCIATED PRESS

washington. Feb. 4.--Count Johann
Won Bernstorff, German ambassador,
acting upon instructions from his gov
eminent. suggested to the state de-
apartment today that an American con-
sui supervise the distribution OF food
stuffs on the steamer wilhcimina. en-
route to Hamburg TO assure that they
went to German civilians only.
4 England has announced that she Is
prepared TO seize and pay for the
cargo OF the wiihelmina. now nearing
European shores. The ship WIN be
allowed 10 depart
The German ambassadors proposal
today followed his assurances that no
food supplies sent from the United
states to Germany would be seized
for the army.
Today's suggestion applies only to
the wilhelmina. but 1t is understood
that such consular supervision be ar
ranged, Germany doubtless would be
willing, II necessary for similar SUI
pervision of future cargoes OF food
rtuffs from the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
Was in Front Room of
Home of I. Goldstone
When Discovered
SHOT BY F. SALES
WHEN HE FOUGHT
Bullet Entered Left Breast
Above Heart, But the
Man Broke and Run, Fall
ing Near Chase and A
Streets, Where He Was
Found BY Police Shortly
Afterwards.

Earliest Edwards, q negro abort ~
years OF age, was shot and perhaps
fatally wounded last night about 1880
o'clock, when he was found in the
front room at the home Of L Cold
stone, at No. IS North Donaldson
street, near the corner OF Garden. r..
Sales, a boarder at Goldstone's home
fred the shots one bullet entering the
left breast, above the heart and appar-
entity taking a downward course, the
second going into the left side. He
will probably die. The negro broke
and ran. jumping through an open
window, but was found shortly after
wards by the police almost three
blocks from the house. The negro
had become exhausted and fell to the
ground.
Messrs. Goldstone and Sales had not
retired, but were sitting in the din
ing room OF the house talking when
one OF the men walked to a door of
the room and noticed that the window
of the front bed room. opening on the
gallery was open. A closer view
showed him the outlines of a man
bending over q dresser. He immedi-
ately ran into the room. graphing with
the negro. He was followed by his
companion and the screams of Mrs
Goidstone quickly brought HI. Fried
ran. residing next door, who Joined
the cther two IN their efforts to over
power the negro, but he was easily
getting the best Of the three when
Sales drew q. revolver and fired at the
negro. The latter, In desperation,
broke from the three men, but not
before he had cut Collisions on the
right arm with a knife which he had
drawn.
The IRE from the revolver set fire
to the shirt of the negro. and as he
leaped through the window and fed
his shirt was in flames. He went al
most three blocks when he fell.
Capt Wilde was notified by phone
and Immediately sent officers to the
scene Within less than half an hour
after the shooting the negro was at
the police station and the physician
had been called to attend his wounds.
In his fight in the house the negro
lost his hat and also dropped letter
from his pocket. The latter was what
gave the police the identity of the
negro and they were on their way
to his home at No. 716 West Wright
street when they found him lying on
the ground on A street, between Chase
and Gregory streets.
The negro is heavily built. but low
and black, and the police say answers
the description of the man seen at
other homes recently. In his pockets
was found a telegram from a woman
of another city urging him to come
there at once.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
TWO SUPPORTING
SENATORS ABSENT
Insurgent Democrats are
Holding Out Determin-
edly, and Leaders Find
Until Absent Colleagues
Return They Would Be
Out-Voted on Any Motion
They Might Care to Make
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington. Feb. Again frus-
trated today in plan to recommit the
government ship purchase bill with
4 any definite instructions for its
amendment, the senate Democratic
4 leaders tonight are tentatively con-
sidering the proposal to recommit II
{witaout instructions; later they will
move to discharge the committee
should II fail to act. Champions of
the measure today found themselves
lacking at least two votes to recon-
init II with instructions. They admit
ted there was no possibility OF proctr-
ing these votes until next Monday
when two absent senators were ex-
pected to return.
These are Smith OF South Carolina,
and Senator Newiands, both Demo-
Gratis. Senator Smith telephoned he
would return as soon as illness In his
family permitted Newlands sent
word ne would be here Monday. SEN
ators who favor the new plan pointed
out tonight that some Progressive
Republicans and some insurgent Dem
ocrats were pledged merely to vote on
Senator Clarke's motion to recommit
instructions. It Is believed pledges of
support from these could be procured
for the subsequent motion and dis
charge the commerce committee from
further consideration OF the bill II
they failed to return the measure with
amendments recommended By caucus.
Is eer1f<{ zE;int e ,rsh X a x. ~ = ksx,,s,
OF the bill. said tonight he would be
willing to vote to recomnit II he was
assured OF enough votess.to carry the
motion to discharge the committee.
He said that by such action the bin
could be reintroduced in form APP
proved by a majority of the Demo-
tcrats. He added that pending further
consideration plans. no vote would be
permitted until the absent senators
return.
The seven insurgents Democrats
held out dcterminedly today. Admin
istration leaders sfound that until two
absent colleagues return they would
be outvoted on any motion they might
make. Counting Senators La Toilette
and Norris with them they had only
forty-six votes. while the Republicans
and insurgent Democrats had forty
eight. Even with the return OF Sem
ators Newlands and Smith 1t was
pointed out the Democrats could only
tie opponents, but Vice-president
Marshall expected to save day for
them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
THREE KILLED
IN A SHOOTING
|AfFRAY IN TEXAS
c o m mittee Called on
Travelling Lecturer Who
Had INDUCED In Criti-
cism of Catholic Church,
and Firing Started With
in Two Minutes.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Marshall, Tex, Feb. mo hope was
held out today for the life OF John
Copeland, bank cashier here, shot
last night in the hotel room OF William
Black OF BeIlaire. Ohio, a lecturer and
professed critic OF the Catholic church.
Black and John Rogers. Of Marshall.
were killed in the same shooting.
Black claimed to have been q former
Catholic priest.
The shooting occurred within two
minutes after . committee Of Mar
shall men. Copeland. John Rogers and
George Ryan, called on Black just be-
fore o'clock last night to request him
to stop his lectures here attacking
the Catholic church.
Black, the previous night had talked
on .Effccts OF the Confessional" and
last night was to speak on Convent
Life."
aged IL. an adopted daughter. and g.
f. Hall, who registered from St Paul
and travelled as Blacks companion.
So far as is known the shooting
was between the committee and Hail.
The lecturer himself Is not known TO
have fred The young woman said
she threw her arms about her foster
father trying to protect him. Ryan.
Of the committee. was charged IN the
police warrant with killing Black, and
Hail with killing Rogers and wounding
Copeland Black and Rogers were so
close that they fell one over the other.
Black had been shot through the heart
and two or three times in the body.
while Rogers was shot in each side Of
the head.
The coroner found on the lecturers
hofiy several scars OF old wounds, APP
parently made by bullets.
The examining trials Of Ryan and
rTar were set for today. Pending the
examining trials. little was learned OF
the causes Of the shooting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
Great Interest is Being
Shown Throughout the
City in the Race
LARGE VOTE FOR =
MISS JOHNSON
She Received 1920 During
the Day and Miss Pierce
800, Giving the Latter a
Z Lead of 5000 Votes -
Contest Closes Promptly
at 6 O'Clock Tonight.

The contest for Queen Of the Car
nival closes tonight at o'clock. AT
that hour every ballot must be polled
If the holders intend using them to
express their choice for queen of the
approaching event. At O'Clock a
representative OF the special commit
tee having this contest in charge, will
be at each polling box in the city and
will close It promptly on the hour. A
meeting will be held Immediately In
parlor A OF the San Carlos and the
final vote made.
The interest today in this popular
way of selecting the Carnival Queen
viii be at fever heat and the cham
pions OF the respective candidates are
expected to put in the day soliciting
votes for their favorites as well as
spending considerable cash in pur-
chasing votes.
Yesterday was a lively day IN vot-
ing. Miss Myrtle Johnson received
1920 votes. giving her a total Of 5o.-
><HE aa
votes, giving her 4 total or 5s.gs6
votes. She thus continues to lead
by 1000 votes.
The standing today is as follows:
Miss Gladys Pierce .............6s, 1896
Miss Myrtle johnson .......- 3d. 95
Miss Kathleen Wheat .......... 1912
Miss Clandie Jernigan ......... 1910
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
rs BED-RIDDEN
FOR FIFTY YEARS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York. Feb. 4s--Nfiss Mollie
rancner. 81 years old. Brookiyn's fam
GUS invalid. yesterday began her
aftieth year in bed and received and
answered messages from friends all
over the country.
Tn June 1865, Miss Fancher sustained
che injuries that have made her an
snvaiid and an object OF interest to
.,hvsicians. on February 3. 1896, she
became helpless and resigned herself
- life In bed. However she has
Ss,ped support herself with embroider-
ing and crochet work
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
NO BIG DECREASE
IN OCEAN FREIGHTS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. IA few
steamship agents today denied tina
there had been any considerable re
duction in the ocean freight rate
on export cotton, giving FeDruar
bookings in support Of their contention
From other sources. however, 1t IS
confirmed that rates for future com
rnitments are considerably below ths
MGR mark obtained for space IL
steamers sailing in january and Fe3
ruary. space in American steamer
it is said, is not being offered at the
lower rates which are now obtainabie'
hut that offers are principally from
owners of Norwegian ships.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
FRENCH TROOPS TAKE
PossEssIoNs or GERMANY

Paris, Feb. After several engage
ments. French troops on January %
occupied Bertoua, in the center OF the
German colony OF Kamerun in western
equatorial Africa. That indicates, ac-
cording to an Official Paris announce
ment. that the French enveIoping
movement continues.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
VOTERS GIVEN CHANCE
VOTE ON WoMAN's BALLOT

Albany. N. z, Feb. 4-The 1913
suffrage resolution adopted in the sem
sembly. gives the voters the oppor-
tunity to decide the question of a con-
stitutional amendment to give wo-
men the ballot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
.ROUMANIA HAS
ORDERED POWDER
~ AssoCIATED PREss.

Rome, Feb. 4.-The Roumanian gov
eminent has placed orders with Italy
for large quantity of ammunition for
April delivery. The material is or
dered with Italy's consent
Captain Michael, Runanian military
attache at Rome was instantly killed
yesterday by an explosion while con-
Quoting experiments with a bomb,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
AMERICAN STEAMER
ASHORE NEAR EsBJERG

Esbjerk. Denmark. Feb. 4.-Cvia
London) -The Clyde line Navahoe.
which sailed from New York January
10 FOR Bremen with cotton. ran ashore
today outside the bar. but soon was
re-fioated and towed to this port.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05

far as London.
MY daughter and Miss Britten,''
said Secretary McAdoo, who came to
sees the girls off. ARE going to San
Reno to nurse in private hospital
for wounded soldiers, which institu-
ton. believe. Is under the immedi-
ate supervision Of some English
ladies. Miss McAdoo felt that she
wanted to do something for humanity,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05

7 New York, Feb. Interesting pas
sengers aboard the steamship Lusi-
tania, which is now on her way to
Europe, are Miss Mona McAdoo,
daughter of the secretary Of the treas
ury, and Miss Catherine Britten, her
friend, who are on their way to the
Rivera to be war nurses. They are
accompanied by Mrs. Edward M.
House, who win chaperone them as
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05

and this seemed to be her great oppor-
tunity."
The secretary said the length OF
their service abroad would depend
upon circumstances. Both young wo-
men have taken a private course OF
two and a half months In trained
nursing IN Washington. The secretary
acknowledged their course was rather
short.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-02-05
THE WINTER TOURIST

PENSACOLA Is THE LOGICAL TOURIST RE-
SORT FOR THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI AND
OHIO VALLEY REGIONS LEAVE TODAY;
HERE TOMORROW. COME.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
BGgh viii Present Some
Special Reels Coming Week

Manager r, }. Bligh, Of the Bligh
theater, has a number Of especial treats
in store for his patrons during the next
couple of weeks. The first is the big
six.rcc production of "Sealed Orders, -
which he will have on the screen next
Friday and Saturday, 1t deals with
wartime incidents in a brisk way, and
is said to be masterpiece among
movies.
A week later, or February 10 and 20,
"Thc lIoosier Schoolmaster IN five
parts, will he shown by an allstar cast,
with Max Figman and Lolita Robert.
son IT the head. This is taken from the
immortal story Of Edward Egglcston
aud has for It's foundation one Of the
deepest and most intensely human
themes to be found in the entire field
of human literature.
"The Blue Mouse, u seyen.reel fea.
ture, will be at the Bligh February u
and 80. Madge Lessing takes the title
role aud IL is claimed for It that 1t is
the first real big, hearty laugh ever
presented in cinematograph form" "
And then, on February 2s and March
j, zones the best of all" East
Lynne" the world's 5 greatest emotional
drama, in three acts and 1000 feet of
perfect photography. Few realize that
next TO the Bible, East Lynne" has
found translation in more languages
than any other literary product.
Blanche Forsythe takes the part Of
Lady Isabel, and the reproduction is
on superb scale.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
State Engineers
Budget Is Passed

After long session the Joint com
mit.cc on ways and means last evening
passed upon the budget Of the state
engineers office granting him an al
owance Of an aggregate Of $37 i3O TO,
salaries, office maintenance and field
work for the next two years, being q
reduction Of Si6,370 from what was
estimated in the budget. Aside from
this the department receives an aggro-
gate Of $4,000 anntally on account OF
fees, etc, out Of which an annual allow
auce Of $4,000 was deducted under
the former laws now repealed, and this
amount will hcnccforth 20 into the gen
eral fund Of the treasury.
Al last nights meeting Of the com
mittee members of tho state board OF
control also appeared and asked for an
increase in tho allowance formerly
granted the blind school to permit the
employment Of an additional teacher,
when viii probably be granted, aud
also $4,000 moro for the maintenance
Of he state pcnitontiary, which will
bring the total for that institution up
to $4,000, The increase asked for
is made upon the estimate Of . Per
capita cost of $l9s per year for total
Of $50 inmates based upon the cost OF
maintaining the institution for the past
two years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10

ing good health now and owe it all to
your remedies. take pleasure in tell
ing my friends and neighbors about
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Guhone Street, Danville. Va.
No womln suffering from any for1
Of female .roubles should lose hope un-
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This famous remedy, the medicinal
Ingredients of which are derived
from native roots and herbs, has for
forty years proved to be a most valua-
bic tonic and invigorator Of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
hle Compound.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. PinlIham's Vegeta-
Bile COmpOundwill help you, write
to Lydia II. .PinkhamM Medicine Co.
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman,
and held III strict confidence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
High School Music Is On
Up Grade This Semester

There has been an unusual amount Of
INTEREST taken by the pupils OF the
high school since Miss Minnetta Mag
ers has taken charge Of the work The
chorus work win be divided into three
classes, one for girls alone, a mixed
chorus and class for boys
Only those pupils VINO have had some
music training in the Eighth grade will
be admitted to these classes, While the
work outlined by Miss Mayors win not
be technical, yet those who are in the
classes must possess some musical abil.
ity as the music will all be Of stand
ard grade. II Is the intentions Of Miss
Magers TO have the three choruses
drilled to q high degree Of excellence
before the close Of this semester and
TO have them furnish the music for the
graduating exercises next June.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
X Il x Il Il x = \ X x y 4 y y i
Tor A Model 1Ol5 CIV.

To the Editor; Every one likes a
busy man, and all admire a busy city.
Never was there better time to build.
Materials Of all kind are cheaper and
labor is plentiful; all who intend
building in the summer should build
now-dolay means money The call
for materials for buildings through the
wholesale market has already caused
an advance, that will affect the retail
market before great while.
The farmers are taking advantage
Of low prices and quite number Of
barns and dryers are now being built
and more are figuring ON improvements
Every one should take the advantage
Of the conditions and build now,
%. w,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
Commercial League Will
Play Basketball Tonight

For the series tonight at the Y. NJ
C. A. In the commercial basketball
league the first match scheduled is be-
tween the Watt ships and The Roth
Grocery company, the game to be called
az s;45 is the Hauser Bros Capital Ma.
tional Bank contest and the Capital
Business college and the Bishops will
be- lined up for the final game. Three
teams are not tied for second place and
the fight for this position will be a
keen one tonight,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
ANOTHER READER.

from Corvallis where she attended q
series Of lectures on poultry at the
Oregon Agricultural college.
Miss Georgia Ellis was operated on
at the Dallas Hospital Monday morn.
ing for acute appendicitis. AZ last re-.
ports sho was progressing nicely.
Belden Grant, Of Portland, was a
Dallas visitor several days last week,
George Muscott is confined 20 his
home with an attack Of the Ia grippe.
Mr. and Mrs Fred lellor and fam
ily have returned 10 Black Rock where
Mr. zcller is employed by The spauld.
ing Lumber company
Miss Veva Burns teacher In the
Buena Vista schools spent Sunday at
the home Of ber mother Mrs. Martha
Burns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
Shipping In Liquor

Salem, Or, Jan Is, 1918.
To tho Editors Would You please
allow mo few lines in your paper.
A few days ago saw something in
your paper about buying homemade
goods. That we should buy goods
made In Oregon and thereby benefit
Oregon and not buy our goods in some
other state. Aud why not let the
brewercs In Oregon supply the beer
under the prohibition law instead Of
having Il shipped in from some other
state and thereby benefiting that state
instead Of Oregon. Is that what you
call making market for Oregon made
goodsl
OREGON FARMER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-10
THE MARKETS
Y \ \ \ 4 4 x \ \ \ \ 4 <

Since the wheat market has become
steady in Portland, local dealers feel
that top prices have been reached and
that there is chance of a decline in
the eoarser grains.
While refined sugar quotations adj
Hancsd 20 cents in Portland, no advance
as yeS has been made III the local mar
kets, the selling price here being $67O.
The market is strong in the east and
this will perhaps lift the quotations
here.
The egg market is dull, dealers locally
paying "a and IS cents.
There is no change in the fruit and
vegetable market.