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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-04-12
LOOK FORWARD.
TO PROHI FIGHT
WITH INTEREST.
LEGISLATORS AND MANY OTHERS
AWAIT TIE CRASH ~ THE SEN
ATE NEXT WEDNESDAY.
BY Oscar ~. Johnson.

Tallahassee. April i0.--Am those In
tcreated IN the present prohibition tight.
and that Includes nearly everybody. are
looking forward @ next "Wednesday,
the day set for action on the Bitch
resolution In the Senate. The favor
able report Of the temperance commit
tee was received IL the senate Friday
and the resolution was made a special
order ~ business for wednesday al
eleven o'clock. a similar resolution
passed on favorabiy by the house com
mittee on temperance vas received hy
the house just before adjournment. but
no action VIII be taken lntll the sen
ate's position becomes known.
The prohibition question viii be tie
lrst ~ the important issues coming
before the present assembly 20 be set
tied Whether the senate will 60 IN
favor Of the submission ~ the amend
ment is 3 question. Both sides declare
that they have 4 majority vote on the
resolution. The house appears over
whelmingly in favor ~ submission.
HUDSON PLANT ACT.
WAen the senate C0nyenes Monday
afternoon - vii be confronted with
favorable report on the Hudson plant
act, which Is aimed a. save the Florida
citrus industry and prevent the intro
duction 81 other plant pests and dis
eases into this state At joint meet
ing n the senate committees on for
estry and appropriations held late Fri-
day afternoon a favorable report on
the act and the amendment calling for
an appropriation 81 $50 600 IL fight
the csnker and other diseases was de-
eided upon.
The Hudson measure a. one 81 the
most important 20 come before the
legislature 50 far n has the endorse
ment Of the growers and shippers ~
the state. the Florida horticultural So
Ciety ard other organizations HI pro
sldes for the expenditure 81 the money
and eradication campaign under tha
direction ag the board &c control. which
vii be re-orEani1ed into the Florida
Plant Board, with headquarters at
Gainesville
Impressed with the arguments Of
representative. ~ growers and shlpp-
ers. who point "a the imminent danger
~ the destruction u the citrus indus
try and the danger of other crops from
pests prevalent 10 other states. the
senate j. said O. be IN favor ~ the
heavy appropriation.
LEGISLATIVE BOARDS.
a number ~ more or less important
measures we're introduced n the senate
during its brief session Friday. as
follows An act prohibiting county
commissioners from issuing warrants
against any fund Ia excess Of the reve-
nue. derived for the current year
blu 90 enlarge TIE powers % the boards
- county commissioners. a bin rcquir-
ms the payment &c interest IN county
funds ~ banks acting as repositories
1911 % authorize county commits
sioners 10 offer prizes IL boys corn
clubs. q biu to provide insurance on
county buildings biH creating "a
state BARRIERS examining board q bla
90 amend the usurv law. hlH a. pro-
ldr penalties for asuing checks with
out sufficient funds on deposit
a blu % Senator D0neEau permit
ing women o. make a separate aek.
now ledsmeuta iu conveying property
WIS reported favorably and pas on aec-
ord reading
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-04-12
LITTLE BOY IS
NOW IMPROVING
ROBERT lNeHRAm. sTRUck BY
AUTOMOBILE SEVERAL DAYS
AGO. PRACTICALLY OUT OF
DANGER.

Robert InRhram. tae year-ol8
son ~ Capt John Inshram, who was
struck rs an automobile driven hy
Mrs Acosta. 81 reported rapidly im-
proving The iittic fellow. whose coll
lar home WAS broken besides other In
inries. ia at che home 60 his parents ON
Vast gadsaen street
Reports last nisht were that the boy
L. now practically out W aamxer
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-04-12
TO REPRESENT
LOCAL LODGES
JAS. ". ELEY WILL ATTEND CON
MENTIONS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
AND EASTERN STAR.

Jas " E3ey left yesterday az 8 20
o'clock train for paytoua. Fla. where
the grand commandery ~ knights
Templar. and the grand caapler 81
order ~ Eastern star. win hold their
annual meetings this year
Mr. Eley who ia pasf eminent
commander 81 knight Tcmplars aua
also past worthy patron 81 the
Eastern star order. VIII represent the
local e-aera ~ These grand assemblies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-04-12

~umfnnFN--IWn hHsn MS MlIFer =.
Burke. Stolen bases Calhoun. Sacri-
Zee rs Powell Struck out by Gudger
2. by Farinas 4. BY Bombay 1. by Town
send S. ~ CovinKton 8. Bases on balls
on 0udEer l. Hits apportioned on
Townsend in ! innings. or uu.E-r
3 with runs IN innings. OF Farinas
2. OF Bombay q Double plays Olsen
to Grim "a Angelo; Farinas 20 Grimm
20 Olsen: Olsen tunassistedl Passed
BAN Olsen Time of game ! hour. Is
minutes Umpire FitE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-04-12

vices for this special occasion Mrs
r.. q Mitchell acted as accompanies u
her usual finished Way A collection
realized SEE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-04-12

STEAMER IS ToRPEpoEp.
Plymouth, April 1.-THE French
steamer Frederic Franck was tor
pedoed Off start Point In the English
channel today. but was towed into
Plymouth. No lives were lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

A decree; has been issued indicating
Italy's intention to seize all ;Austro-
German steamers taking refuge in
Italian ports since the outbreak OF
the war.
The Pope has ordered the hosplees
of the Santa Marta, an annex OF the
Vatican. and seven seminaries and
colleges, including the German South
American college to be placed at the
disposal of the Red Cross organization
with a view to their conversion into
military service.
It is stated that Pope Benedict has
prepared document justifying the
Vatican for it's decision to maintain
absolute neutrality, but leaving Italian
Catholics free to act in the war ac-
cordine to their own desires, without
engaging the responsibility OF the
Holy See.
1t is said that the Pope will pro.
test formally against the expulsion OF
the Austrian Ambassador and the
German Ministers accredited to the
Vatican. declaring that it is contrary
TO the guarantees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

their guns suddenly opened fire on
the Saxon infantry. Under this com
!bined fire most Of the latter were
soon ACCOUNTED for.
among the many scenes OF the
war there has been mo- stranger spec
tacle than the masses Of gfay-coated
soldiers standing with open hands
raised amidst their dead and dying
being butchered by their own COM
rades before the eyes of the British
infantry.
"The fact that the victims of the
slaughter were SaXons was a source
of some regret to US, since the sax
ons have always proved themselves
more chivalrous and less brutal than
the Prussians and the Bavarians
and cleaner fighters in every way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
GATHERING OF SCHOLARS.
Closing Exercises Of Bailey's ereSS
Roads School Conducted
Last Week.

Last Tuesday night the final eXer-
cises of the "Cross Roads School
were held in Parish Hall of st. Pauls
Church. The hall was very artistlcal-
" decorated for the occasion, and 1t
was completely filled by the parents
and friends of the pupils.
The program was announced by
Mr.. T. G. Mundy and the prizes were
awarded by Mr.. Floyd Cartwright,
both students of the Seminary. Al
ter the children had received theil
honors, the entire school was called
upon the stage, and in their midst the
teachers, Misses Omohundro and Will
liams, were each presented with a
beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Mr.. Hall, County Superintendent
of Schools, next gave very interest
ing talk on school work
After the exercises the children
were served with ice cream by the
teachers.
The program was as follows:
"Work for the Night is Coming"
song by the school.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Coe.
The following recitations were de-
livered:
ga Little Speech" by Beulah Lane.
"Mitilda's Beau" by Charlie
O'Shaughnessey.
"The New Toy" by Roland Payne.
"Rainy Day Song" by Seven Girls.
"When Mother is Away" by Rob
ert Nance.
"a Little Boys Troubles" by Har-
vey Cleveland.
Trio, "Three Littl, Kittens"
Dialogue, "How the Quarrel Be
gan"
Lullaby Song, by Four Girls.
Recitation, "Help," by Toots
Klein, and by Edward Payne.
"Who Made the Speech" by Mary
Davis.
ga Rainbow Drill" by Seven Chill,
dren.
Recitation, ga Spoiled Story" by
| Wilson Row.
| Tableau, Before the Explosion anc
After the Explosion.
a short play, Toms Practica
Joke"
"Abide With Me-" pantomime
Louise Garvey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
GERMANS DRIVEN BACK
Allies Force Foe to Retreat Nearly
Mile

London, May 24-The British at
tackled the Germans again Saturday
night at La Bassee and Festubert, and
say dispatches from the front, drove
the Germans back nearly mile from
the trenches they held.
London, May 24-Although there
is nothing confrmatory of the state
ment in official reports from the front,
kilograms from Rotterdam and Paris
published here agree that the Ger
mans on the west front are prepar-
ing to withdraw to their second line
and thereby shorten their front and
enable them to release troops for
use against Italy.
The dispatches add that Bruges is
said to have been evacuated.
Russia has commenced her counter
offensive against the Austro-Ger-
mans, who drove her third and Cap.
pathian armies back to the San and
Dniester rivers, with great numbers
of new troops, and an entirely new
battle is now: developing.
The Russians, with strong rein
forcements have crossed the San con
fluence with the Vistula. and are ad
vancing southwark, in effort to out
flank the Germans, who crossed the
San in the vicinity of Joroslau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
NOTICE

Pursuant to Section 20 Of the By
Laws of the Seminole Land and In
vestment Company, notice is here
by given that special meeting of
the Board Of Directors to be held on
the 7th day of June 5 o'clock P. NJ,
1915, the following amendment to
the Bylaws will be voted on, to
witt
Section ID. Officers. The officers
of the corporation shall consist of a
President, a first, second and third
vice president, Treasurer, Assistant
Treasurer, and Secretary and Assis
tant Secretary and they shall each
serve one year and until their sue
cessors are elected or appointed.
By order of the Board of Directors
L. V. FRENCH, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

BRITONS ADVANCING
Fierce Fighting From Trench TO
Trench in Which Both Sides Show
Courage and Suffer Loss.

Paris, May 24-An attack made by
the Germans in the Argonne forest
was repulsed with extremely heavy
losses. according to the official state
ment issued by the French War De-
partment. The official announcement
added that the repulse of the enemy
in this region has been complete. "
The next of the statement follows:
The enemy during last night show
ed activity between the sea and Ar
ras. He made several counter-attack
but everywhere was repulsed and suf-
fered severe losses. The first of these
attempts was to the north of Ypres
and east of the User canal. 1t did
not succeed. The other attacks were
aimed in the direction of the pla-
teau of Lorette, one to the northeast
and the other to the southeast, but
the enemy could not reach our lines.
Further attacks were directed
against our positions at Neuville st.
Vaast, on the village itself on the
series of isolated desperate hand to
hand combats with the bayonet and
hand grenade, and since the Germans
were at many points outfanked and
enfiladed their losses were very
neavy, for in narrow trenches there
often was no room to escape, and the
only alternatives were death or sur,
render.
in some places the trenches pre-
sented horrible sight, being heaped
with German corpses. many of whom
had been blown to pieces by our bonn
bardment On the extreme right the
Germans were pressed back along
their communication trenches in such
large numbers that they occasionally
formed an excellent mark for the
machine guns in our own line to.the
north of Givenchy, which were able to
do great executions at certain points.
"At nightfall the situation roughly
was as follows: We held d continu-
Gus line, embracing the whole Ger
man original front trenches, from
south of Festubert to Richebourg I
.Avouc, and in many places possession
of the whole series Of hostile en-
trenchmcnts, with the exception of a
few supporting points and machine
gun posts in the rear Of the zone in
advance of our new front line. Also
we were in occupation of various
points from which the enemy had
been dislodged.
The correspondent then explains
how party of go Germans "dres-
sel in khaki taken from the dead"
advanced toward the British trenches
one Of their number calling out in
excellent English: "Don't shoot. We
are Grenadier Guards" " When an
officer walked towards them the COR
respondent says. he was fired upon
and thercupon his men opened fire
and charged with bayonet. Some, OF
the Germans stood and fought to the
last. but most Of them turned and
tried to escape, but all of them were
killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
ROBBED ON A TRAIN.
Youno Man. Who Posed as i Metho'
dist Minister, Believed tG
Be Thief.

To be robbed Of his pocketbook
containing all Of his available cash.
and to be held up while his son lies
diving at Spray was the poignant mis-
fortunate of D. F. Andrews, of Thorn
asyille. N. c.. who reported his trou-
bIes to the police of Danville just a
minute before train No. SO started
on its northward journey from the
Danvile station.
Andrews was robbed of SlO1 as ne
was in the act of descending from
the car at the station, intending t"
90 to Spray to be with his son al
the car liest possible moment.
Andrews boarded train No. 30 at
Thomasville, just below High Font
He put his children on one scat ana
sat down beside a good looking man.
aged about 25 years, who ut once
became talkative. He gave mis- name
as "Coffee" and said that he was y
"Methodist minister" The trend oi
Coffee's conversation ran largely III
religious lines and he became deep
w interested in Andrews, especially
when the latter pulled out his pock-
ct book in order to purchase some
bnnanas on the train.
When the train reached Danvi!le,
Andrews collected his effects ANA
stood up. He put his hands in his
pocket and his pocketbook was safe
Coffee got, up and followed close
behind Andrews rs they shutfied out
of the coach with scores of other
passengers. As he reached the plat
form, Andrews found his pocket
book was missing, and it began to
dawn on him that the affable "Metho-
dist minister" had pressed him from
behind more than once while getting
off the train. Stepping back on the
train Immediately. Andrews found
Coffee seated. He walked up to him
and accused him frankly of having
stolen his money. Coffee denied 1t.
but Andrews was not satisfied and he
hailed Oficed Martin So upset was
Andrews that he could not tell
connected story of what had happen
ed, but urged the officer to search
Coffee's grip before the train pulled
out. AS they were about this the train
whistled and started to move. Mar
tin was able to open the grip and in
it he saw pistol and several razors,
which are not as rule part and par
eel of minister's equipment. In
view of the denial made by Coffee.
the officer let him go and slipped of
the train.
At the police station Andrwes broke
down completely. He is not rich
man and the money he had in his
pocketbook was all that he had, and
he has not even enough money tc
buy tickets for his family to get to
Spray where his son is dying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
NOTICE

The Examiner of Records, Mr.. W.
n. Lipscombe, has notified me to file
nv reports on professional and busi-
ness licenses with him for inspection
bv June 1st and as there are a num-
her of such license yet unpaid, l
hereby give due notice that a penal
ty will be imposed upon those who
have not complied with the law by
the date above mentioned.
CHAS. H. CALLAHAN. /.
oA-3t Commissioner of Revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
new WARaZONE v
MAY HASTEN PEACE
Declaration Causes sensa-
tion and Speculation in
Capital
MORE BELLIGERENTs
Roumania and Greece Likely to Fol-
low Italy if Bulgaria Will >Guaran.
tee to Remain Neutral.

Washing lOu, ~. ", May Z4-lLdly
declaration of war on Austria created
a sensation in official and diplomatic
quarters here, for, while the announ-
cement was not unexpected, the adj
dition of another powerful nation to
the number Of belligerents in Europe
brought out variety Of speculation
on the military effect of the new
operations on the conflict as whole
and the possible attitude of Rou-
mania, Bulgaria and Greece.
The United States Government, in
accordance with requests received
nearly a month ago, will now take
over the custody of Italian diplomatic
and consular interests in Austria and
Austrian interest in Italy, arranging
for the care Of prisoners and the
safe conduct of counsels and diploma
tic officers and the protection of EN-
bassy archives.
1t is taken for granted in diploma
tic quarters here that as a result OF
the declaration of war against Aus
tria. Germany and Turkey, as allies
of that country will announce state
of war with Italy. Switzerland then
will look after German interest in
Rome, while the United States is ex-
pected to take charge of Italian IN
terest in Berlin and Constantlnople.
one of the subjects on winch IN
formation is awaited with much in
terest is the attitude of Italy toward
the naval operations Of the allies,
whether Italy will subscribe to the
Order in Council making impossible
all commercial intercourse with Ger
MANY and Austria through the Medl-
terranean and whether the same rigid
rules as to contraband will be en-
forced by the Italian fleet as by the
Anglo-French fleet.
The situation of Switzerland Is
likely to be cause of much concern
for should the same rules as to ul-
innate destination of cargoes be put
into effect with respect to shipments
consigned for trans-shipment through
Italian ports as imposed in the cen
ire of Europe without sea outlet, may
suffer seriously. Already there has
been much difficult in getting supplies
TO Switzerland, and it is believed
Switzerland will press hard for ar
rangements to obtain products, CIV
;np guarantees against re-eXportation.
The cutting off of commerce to Ger
many and Austria through the Meo'-
terranean, it is thought in allied
quarters here, will soon be seriously
felt by the central Powers and may
even compel conclusion of peace
earlier than might otherwise nave
been the case. The entrance OF Roum-
ania. shutting off wheat supply from
southeastern Europe, would be an
other important factor. There long
has been an understanding between
Italy and Roumania according to Of
fetal information here, to enter the
war at approximately the same time;
hnt whether Bulgaria, anxious to re-
gain territory lost to Roumania, Will
permit that country to enter the con-
a;ct is n matter of wide conjecture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
MAY DELAY ANSWER.
Entrance of Italy Into War Likely to
Defer Answer of Germany to
American Note.

Washington, May 24.-ltaly's en-
trance into the war overshadows all
other developments in international
affairs today. Rome's action COM
nletelv blocks one of the last two re-
naming highways for the entrance OF
supplies into the Teutonic Empires.
II is also expected further to delay
the German reply to the Wilson note.
The United States will issue neu-
tralitv proclamation to include Italy
the document being already on Pres
ident Wilson's desk, awaiting his sig
nature. The American ambassadors
in Berlin, Constantinople and Vienna
are understood to be acting for Italy.
although in Berlin and Constantinople
that action will be unofficial until
passports are presented to the Italian
envoys.
One of the things that most inter-
est officials here is whether the
thousands of Italians in this country
who are liable to military service Will
he summoned home at once. 1t is ac-
cepted that most of them will respond
voluntarily. This will affect the Uni
ted States more than it has been up
to the present time None of the
other belligerent nations recalled
any great number of its subjects IN
the United States to the colors. But
the Italians in the last few years have
had practically monopoly on con-
struction work in this country, and Ii
thew return home to fight there is
bound to be famine in the so-calied
common labor market.
The labor situation will become
worse if the Balkan countries enter
the war, and recall their subjects in
this country.
The end of the present week may
see the German reply to President
Wilson's note delivered in Washing
ton. Officials here remain hopeful as
to the outcome. They look forward
to lengthy diplomatic exchanges and
are not opcisnisti;, :il.it tslc difficulties
will be adjusted without considerable
delay, but they now feel certain that
Berlin does not desire to drag Amer
lea into war.
1t is largely because Of this belief
and not because of any specific in
formation as to what the German re-
ply will be that there is more cheer
full feeling in Administration circles.
Officers take the view that if Berlin
is as desirous as the United States
avoiding a clash, diplomatic adjust
ment is not confronted with insuper-
able obstacles.
Reports that Ambassador Gerard
has reached an adjustment with the
German foreign office are not con-
irmed in official quarters here.
Practically all idea that Germany
will give up her submarine warfare
against enemy merchant shipping has
been abandoned here. The vital point
now is what sort of counter proposals
will Germany make to this govern
ment as conditions of stopping her
unlawful methods of naval warfare
which imperil American life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
FORD AUTO TALKS

On next Monday night,
from 7::30 to 9 o'cock
we will hold our Monday
night talks on the
mechanism Of the Ford car
which will give those who
attend a full insight into the
handling and repair of their
own cars: All Ford users
and prospective purchasers
are cordially invited to at
tend these talks.
Remshell Auto Sales Co.
III North Fairfax Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

Constantinople (via Berlin) May
24-An official announcement issued
here today says that the Anglo
French troops at the Dardanelles have
been re-enforced by the arrival Of
several transports off the entrance
to the strait.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

Adolphus Seaton, a we'll known COL
ored resident of Alexandria, ana a
son of the late John a. Seaton, 9
member of the Board of Aldermen
forty-two years ago, died in New
York City on Thursday. His remains
will be brought to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

Mrs Laura L. Pierson, Is years oio'
w;fe of James F. Pierson, died Satur-
do, ST her home near Arlington
Alexandria county. Her funeral VooN
place today at one o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Rev. DR.. R. Edward Gaines' OF
Richmond, occupied the pulpit IN the
First Baptist Church yesterday morn
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

Bordentown, N. j., May 24.-Two
men, one woman and two children
were killed here today b ythe blowing
up of sand dredge. !,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

William S. Reid, well known 1af-
r,er of Fairfax county, died Saturday
afternoon at the home of his bro1her'
r G. Reid, at Garden Ridge, near
Franconia, Fairfax county. Ml'
Reid was 65 years old, and unmarried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

The allied nations will hold Turkey
responsible for Kurd massacres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

See Three Weeks Tuesday night at
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

Select Hard Shell and Deviled Crabs
at Jacob Brills Foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-05-24

Partly cloudy and Tuesday.
High tide 9:31 a. m. and 1855
p. m. IlEl a.
Sun. rises s=i 4:4sa Sun sets I'll.