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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
REPORT UNNECESSARY
FREIGHT CAR SHORTAGE.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston, Dec. 26.-The Widespread
and unnecessary detention of freight
cars in various parts OF the country
and the abnormal shortage of freight
equipment is Indicated by reports OF
agents of the Department Of Justice
and inspectors of the Interstate Com
merce Commission
This was asserted today Nv Federal
District Attorney Anderson. who Is
conducting the governments investi- :.
CATION into the high cost of living.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
SAYS U. S. NEEDS
400 SUBMARINES
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Dec. 2e.-George f. Kunz.
retired vice-president of the section of
social economic science, told the dele
gates of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science today that
the United States needed fleets of two
hundred submarines each for the At
lantic and Pacific.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
NEW RECEIVER OF
T. A. & G. FILES BOND

After granting the application Of
Thomas A. Johnson for discharge as
receiver of the Florida, Alabama &
Gulf railroad. yesterday morning. Fed
eral Judge William B. Sheppard ap-
pointed Hal Scott to succeed the re-
signed officer.
Bond was made by Mr.. Scott yester-
day afternoon. and he will Immediately
assume the management of the road.
Mr. johnson stated to The Journal that
he and the new receiver will make a
trip over the road Sunday, 50 that Mr..
Scott may familiarize himself with
conditions.
Following is the letter of Mr.. john
son requesting discharge:
"Hon William B. Sheppard,
"U. S. District Judge,
Pensacola. Fla.
"Sir:-Herewith I beg to tender my
resignation as receiver of the Florida.
Alabama & Gulf Railway Company.
Il appreciate very much your kind
ness to me during the time 1 have been
| engaged as receiver. however. business
/ conditions have arisen which require
more of my time, and / cannot devote
sufficient time and attention to the
duties of the receivership.
Respectfully,
THOMAS A. JOHNSON"
In discussing his resignation yester
day and his term as receiver of II
road, Mr.. Johnson said:
Il was appointed as receiver of the
Florida, Alabama & Gulf railroad DC.
tober IT, 1914. During time servet
as receiver the physical AMI persona
property of the road have been main
tanned in the best shape possible, and
the equipment overhauled and put il
first class condition The outstanding
indebtedness of the road prior to re
ownership, has been materially re
duced.
''The road has been showing an in
| creased net income from month Z
month, and I have just completed tn
data required by the act of congress
with reference to valuation OF the road
: without putting the road to any ex
pense."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
PRIVATE REPORTS ON
CAPTURE OF SAN LUIS
- By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 26.-Reports re-
ceived by persons known to be close to
Villa and government agents, said that
Villas forces captured San Luis Potosi
yesterday.
Many foreigners who left Torreon
when Villa attacked Torreon, went to
San Luis Potosi. No details are avail
able, as san Luis Potosi is south Of
Torreon and on the railroad to Tam
pico.
It is believed Tampico is Villas OBJ
jective in order to gain a port 10 get
supplies. VifAm was recently reported
between Torron and Chihuahua, prepar-
ing 10 attack Chihuahua soon
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
PLAN DEMONSTRATION
ON SALE OF ISLANDS
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

washington, Dec. 26.-Plans for 4
great naval demonstration to signaliza
the American acquisition of the Danish
West Indies. is being considered by
the state and navy departments. Prob
ably the entire Atlantic fleet will be
ordered to St. Thomas Danish Min
lister Brun, formally advised the state
department today a treaty for the sale
had been approved by King Christian
and would reach Washington in about
three weeks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
SEVEN KILLED BY
TORNADO IN ARKANSAS

Little Rock. Dec. 26.-Seven ara
known to have been killed near Eng
land, Arkansas in a tornado which
swept portions of Lono Ike. and Jeffer-
son counties late today.
The wires are down and informa-
ton is meagre. Trains Of passengers
arriving tonight said they heard the
report that negro settlement was
wiped out, seventeen dead. They told
of considerable damage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
TWO ALLIED PATROL
BOATS WE'RE SUNK

Berlin, Dec 26.-(via. sayville.)-
Two allied patrol boats were sunk and
four other allied warships were dam
aged in the recent naval engagement
in the Strait of Otranto, the Austrian
admiralty announces. Two Austrian
destroyers were hit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
WOULD CONFER UPON
JoFFREE DISTINGUISHED HONOR

Paris, Dec. 26.-Decreeing the nomi-
nation Of Joffre as marshal Of France,
an honor which has fallen into disuse
since the formation of the third re-
public. will be submitted for ratfca-
ton by parliament as soon as possible.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
cABREBRA misunderstood
TIME LIMIT STIPULATION

New York, Dec. 26.-Luis Cabrebra,
head of the Mexican commission said
tonight that there was no understand
ing at the conference that time limit
was set for Carranza's reply. He de-
clared Carranza would have, ample
time to answer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
BRITISH MINISTER REITERATEs
FIGHT TO THE END" SPIRIT

Paris. Dec. 2S.-In an address at the
national congress Of the French So
cialist parity Arthur Henderson. the
British cabinet minister. and q. RI.
Roberts, member OF the British mar
SIament, both affirmed, amidst enthus.
iastic cheers. that the war must be
fought out until the full guarantees
had been obtained for a lasting peace
I'm my opinion" said Mr.. Hender-
son. IF France and ourselves were "a
enter into negotiations under exist
ing conditions we should be nations II
bondage. Nothing less than that Is
c~ont;nuad On 1aga rs,--
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
TOWN IN DoBRUDJA
CAPTURED BY GERMANS

Berlin. Dec. 26.-(via. Sayville.)-
The town OF Filipecht, on the railroad
between Buzeu and Brailia, was cap
tured at the point of the bayonet.
Strongly entrenched Russian positions
on both sides OF the village were
stormed, the statement says.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27

Berlin. Dec. 26.-(via. Sayville.)-
"The artillery fire was more active
temporarily on the Carso plateau, says
the official Austrian report of Deem
Der "a from the italian front.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair central and south. rain north poF-
tion Wednesday. Thursday fair, cotoeT
northwest portion.
Highest Temperatures yesterday o. oe-
qrees; lowest, 90 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
WaShingtoniln ToGet
Homemade Iron Cross
Decoration" Prepared by Visitors at German Ba-
zaar, to BE Sold at Auction Tonight-Not-
ables to Attend Closing Fete.

Some resident OF the District will be
awarded the Iron Cross tonight at the
bazaar for the benefit OF the widows
and orphans Of the central powers at
Odd Fellows Hall.
The indemnity OF tho lucky person has
not been disclosed for the reason that
no one yet knows who he II. He has
been described, however, in most ao-
curate fashion NJ the person who win
bid the most for the large reproduction
OF the Iron Cross that has occupied a
central place at the fair during the
last week.
This cross will represent the work Of
number OF persons other than the
one who 10 successful at the auction
sale. II has has been literally made
by the people who have attended the
fair. everybody who desired being In
vited to participate in the making. The
materials with which II IL made In
cludes nails and tacks of all sizes. For
the sum Of 10 cents anyone was priyi-
legged 10 drive a nail or q brass head
tack into the outlines OF the cross.
Hundreds OF amateur nail drivers have
paid for the priveieso with the result
that a most handsome cross has been
fashioned.
The Iron Cross IL only one OF the
many things that will be disposed OF at
the big auction sale which will bring
70 q close tonight the most successful
bazaar held In this city for the benefit
Of European. war sufferers. Every arti-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
PO|SONER'SBROTHER
AIDS HUNT FOR. HIM.
Tells Where to Get Photograph
Of Anarchist Authorities
Guard Catholic Churches.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-Thouah Jean,
crones. chicago anarhist. wanted FOR
an attempt TO poison 80 guests At the
Mundelein banquet IN Chicago. stiil was
az large today. tho police believed they
had obtained helpful Information from
his brother. Paul Crones. at Middle
town. Conn.
The police pushed their search in the
hope Of thwRrting further acts OF
anarchy. N
Jean crones. in third letter which
reached the police. again tainted them
for their inability 70 find him. ana ss-
serted every one arrested In Chicago In
connection with the poisoning was limo
cent. F8H
Paul cronss offered to aid IN finding
the hiding man. and told the police they
could obtain photograph OF Jean from
a roomin-hou. keeper In New York.
1914. Paul said no could not aid the
police with n better description OF his
brother. a. they had not met for
several years. .te
lean. he said. r. twenty-three years
old. He came to the United States IN
June. 1s1t. from Cologne. Germany, and
Paul followed In November. At that
time Jean was chef In New .ofk
cafe.
Fearing \ nationwide plot at Catholic
churches and other property Of the
church. detectives were thrown about
scores OF Catholic institutions. Detec-
tives were apprehenaive that Crones
may make q demonstration at any one
of hundreds crowded with worshipers
attending services.
Crones eluded extra policemen sta
toned at the Pennsylvania terminal TO
watch for him. II was from the Ter
minal that the latest letter was mailed.
Crones asserted he became an anarchist
at the time OF the Ludlow massacre"
In Colorado. April 20. 1914
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
NEW D. OF c. CHAPTER
MAKES IT'S DEBUT
Gard Party Given at Confederate
Memorial Home.

The Southern Cross Chapter. Daughters
OF the confederacy, made what might
be called its social debut at a card
party at the Confederate. Memorial
Home last evening.
The chapter has recently acquired a
plumber OF new members, ana a tax
Ing an active part In the work.
The smallest and newest organlza-
ton OF the District division, Il has be-
gun q growth which its members de-
clare VIII continue until It reaches first
The committee In charge was pte-
sented priSes and materials for the re-
treatments by n number OF business
firms including Dulin a Martin, Huy-
iers, Jerome Desio. Louis Meunsch,
Horace Il. Lehman.
The Euests were. received by Mrs.
Vdom Gardner Ferguson, chairman OF
tne ccmmittee. who was assisted by
MIS-. Minna Ola Barron. Mrs. Clarence
Aioaugh' and Mrs. Blanche west.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19

Baby's coming is anticipated with
great JOY, and it is of the utmost i'm
portance that great care Is taken TO
make this important event a happy
one.
Mothers Friend, applied external
ly and to be had Of all druggists, Is
OF the greatest value for il robs
childbirth Of its agonies and dan
gers, makes the mother comfortable
and helps make baby strong, healthy
and vigorous. II is effectivs and de-
pendable and has been used sue.
eessfully for many years. Definite
Instructions are furnished with each
bettias--Adyt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19

Gle IN the stands mat ~ not disposed
Of by regular sale win be put on the
block. ana the people attending the
bazaar tonight viii have q varied as-
sentiment 10 pick from. II.
The members Of the diplomatic ser1-
Ice OF Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and
Turkey will be on hand tonight 70 add
Interest 70 the closing exercises. which
Will be presided over by Chairman Mar
tin wiegand. OF the executive commit
tee In charge OF the bazaar.
Prince and Princess Won Hatsfeidt
were the guests OF honor OF the bazaar
management last night. They were re-
ceived by the executive committee and
escorted through the room. Both had
been In attendance before. but last eve-
ming they were the special guests,
Miss F'rieda Fromuiei was awarded q
prise for turning into the treasurer the
largest amount Of money from any IN
dividuaa wdsker for the fair.
The principal feature yesterday waa
the erection Of the fort with cans or
milk to form the can o. milk" rund
for the German, Austrian, Bulgarian.
and Turkish babies. children were the
principal worssmen: and = huge ypra.
later demolished by the auction sale
OF the cane, and . very satisfactory
fund realized from the sale.
The peace drill BIZ the corps OF twen-
ty-four young women, under the COM
mand Of Miss Pauline Holer. was made
especially -notable for, the release or a
covey Of white doves BY Miss Holer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
500. MOVIE STARS TO
Be SEEN IN REAL LIFE
Film Folk Are Arriving In New
York From All Parts Of the
Country for Big Ball.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-F1ve hundred
stars OF the moving picture Ornament
win twinkle at the monster movie ball
In Madison Square Garden tonight
They'll an be In costume, too: and
IN the tiers upon tiers OF seats that
mount multitudinously roofward will
be packed the fans whose sides have
ached and whose tears have weiled az
ono or the other Of their beloved ia
vorites has played upon their emotions
10 the tune OF laundering orchestra
or an old ham-strung piano
Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin.
Theda Bara and Raymond Hitchcock.
lack sennett ana sidney Drew. Betty
Nanssn and clara Kimban Young. and
Just scores OF others viii be there.
They'll, come from. the big movie
cities on the Pacific coast by special
trains and they'll aociS TO- NeNr7fork
from every other part of the country
they happen to be In: ana the fans can
rust have the time OF their lives gloat-
Ing over them ~ they wander around
on the noof instead s o. On Ihe r screen.
old and young. will have a chance TO
get q good Closeup and hear tho
voices. and maybo-maybe say some
So%s 70 70 i iSSlss 'G It The rate Of q cents
OF 20 cents or $50 per idol. The
actors and actresses viii dance ana
sing and make speeches and eat and
dance ana sing and make some more
speeches until It's Just finally wound up
as q dazzling. framing. grand Big
Most of the film folk are here already
and no are the visiting fans. but others
win arrive on the late afternoon ana
early evening trains. A combination or
all the moving picture concerns in the
country II to Be thanked for the idea
of the movie ball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
TESS TO ADDRESS
FORUM TOMORROW
Will Discuss Preparation Of Chill
dren for Citizenship.

Representatives OF citizens assocla-
lions and others interested In civic
progress have been invited to attend a
meeting OF the Community Forum As
senfbly at the Grover Cleveland School
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock to
hear the address OF Congressman ST.
neon d. Fess OF Ohio.
Andrew ]. Driscoil, president of the
forum, has asked everyone interested
in the use of public schools for ASSEM-
bly, rooms for adult citizens to be pres
ent.
Congressman Tess IL president of the
Antioch College. OF ohio. and will
speak on national defense and the work
OF the schools In preparing boys and
girls for citlzenship.
President Driscoll also announces
that Mr.. Tess will diacuss the matter
OF the use OF the schools by the people
as meeting places for the consideration
OF public questions There will be
other speakers, as the forum provides
a hearing for all who have something
of interest to say.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
GadSki InterpretS
Wagnerian Music
National Theater Program OF
Great Singer Entirely From
Master Dramatist.

with the President and Mrs. Wilson
among her appreciative hearers. and q
wealth of flowers to greet her. Nine.
Johanna Gadski, who stands among the
foremost Interpreters OF Wagner. was
heard In q program at the National
Theater yesterday afternoon taken en-
tirely from the great music-dramas Of
that great master. Nine. Gadslti's dra-
matte art perhaps reached its height
In tho emotional content. the heroism,
and the beauty Of 'Tsolde's Narrative"
She reveals the heart of Wagner's
heroines. and makes this music ever
musical and full of color and sweet
ness. She was ably assisted by Clar-
ence whitshill. American bass-baritone.
whose art maintained both dignity of
Interpretation and q faithfuiness to the
traditions OF Wagner.
Mr. WhitehilI announced that Nine.
Gadski was suffering from a slight cold.
ID was q tribute to the art Of this singer
that It was imPerceptible. Nine. oadski
Theure Halle" with It's dignity inter-
gpersed with true lyric sweetness. To
"Elsa's Dream" from "Lohengrin." she
was compelled to giye an encore, choos-
ing that potent song Of wagner's.
Truly splendid were Nine. Gadstps ex-
cerpts from "Die Waikure." Her sieg-
linde aria. "Du Dist der Lenz," was
exquisite In its variance, lis shading;
= while In the closing scene from the last
act, with Mr.. WhitehiH as woIan, she
sounded the very depths of its mean
ing. Her emotional building up to the
big love climax. with its forecast OF
death. was superbiy rendered.
, Mr.. Whitehill entirely realized the
dignity or Wotan. His Song Of Fare
weIl' was full Of emotion and tender
ness. and he sang II with real beauty.
giving a special value TO the paternai
pleasing. In contrasting spirit was his
Meistersinger monologue. II was reson-
ant and given with full dramatic con-
eept. He had to repeat IT, beginning
with the lovely "Johannisnacht' music
In the TapnhaAIser Evening STAR he
was not so happy. his depth OF voice
not fully expressing the lyric beauty of
thiS song.
Nina. dadski was forced to repeat the
Shout OF the Valkyries" twice when
abe added II as an encore. with its spien-
did feeling and vocal effects.
Charles Albert Baker, at the piano.
was particularly effective In the intri-
cate delineation OF this music that IA
20 essentially orchestral The recital
which was unusually short was the
third IN the Artists Course OF Five
iConcorts.' j. Mach
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
TECH BEATS EASTERN
INF|RST 'WARGAhE'
McKinIey's "Army" Successfully
combats Hostile Troops on
Hanover Road. "a.

Tech defeated Eastern last night In
the first sixirmish OF the cadet war
games"
Her army, successfully ccmbafpd
the troops from Eastern, when the lei
ter attempted TO 'scize q point lsest
OF Kettyebury on the Hanover road.
TO ratain nermanentiy the name a
leading troop. the Tech forces must WIN
another skirmlsh from Central next
"Wednesday, and meanwhile Business
VIII SO up against Central tonight. ana
Western against business on Tuesdey.
On Thursday and Friday Of NEXT week
the seml-nnais and finals IN the esaets'
war games win be staged.
Techs successful tactics last niolst
have already placed her army sAnonB
the eligibles for the semi-hnais.
Techs troop. No. 1. under the leaaership
OF Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Himmler.
i mssion w was :nf 10 proceed s s.s Slss %
ne Hanover road and seize crosse
The Blues" from Eastern, were
meanwhile proceeding west TO geipss a
The two came in contact. dcpioyed,
and went into action. The result. a.
announced by' Lieut.. Il. z. eteever. y.
:; A. who ~ In charge Of the connect
tions. was favorable 70 Tech" q,
Capt. William 4. Merry. OF the Gen-
eral stan OF the army was umpire.
Cadet CAPTAIN Ftockard was In .oom-
mand of the advance guard OF the
Reds" and II was LARGELY through his
exceptionally fine leadership that Tech
won. Lieutenant Steever said.
All the army officers present COM
mended the work OF the cadets. IN
Esmes which, 4 is said. have never
before been used at n preparatory mil
tary school. They are similar TO thoBo
used at the War College and by EupO-
peah armies. x. 49,.
Commenting on the showing ne
cadets made last niRht. Lieutanaiit
"The washInston high school boys a,
mentally tho keenest that I have evAf
taught or come In contact with. THIS
reflects great credit on the school, nVs-
tom and the methods, OF teaching. e.
the trop leadership ganes requirn he
highest mentality, In which reepent
they can be ,ikened only to tho game ok
chess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
U. S. DROPS SANGER
BIRTH CONTROL CASE
indictment Dismissed Editor
Of Woman Rebel Calls II
vindication.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.--Mrs. Margaret
Sanger. editor Of the Woman Rebel.
ana author Of pamphlets on family
limitation. n not 10 be tried py the
Federal Government on the Indictment
found against her in August. 1914. for
sending Information about birth control
through the mails.
Assistant Federal Attorney Content
yesterday obtained dismissal of the in
dictment by Judge Dayton. to the sur
prise Of Mrs Sanger. who had insistent-
ly demanded opportunity 70 indicate
herself, and her cause In court.
IT has long been known that the au-
thorities, believing Mrs. Sanger was
trying to appear as a martyr. were
not anxious I'd place her on trial " they
could induce her to offend no more.
Mr.. Content presented a memorandum
isigned' b. Districb Attorney Marshall.
which stated that MIS-. Sanger was not
eminent believed the magazine articles
II question unavailable. there was n
reasonable doubt. Besides, for two years
she had made no attempt to repeat the
alleged offense.
Mr.. Content said:
I'VE were determined that Mrs.
Sanger shouldn't be a martyr II we
could help II. We have treated her
with the utmost consideration. We took
into account the fact that she had
never been in the business OF oiScuiating
Improper matter for profit. and that
her nervous condition made q Jury trial
inadviSable." -
Mrs. Sanger. informed by telephone
that the proceedings had been dropped.
called a outcome "a splendid triumph. %
mittee. organized for the defense OF the
accused woman, said:
we regard the Governments action
a. q complete vindication."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
Fourth Degree Knights
Of Columbus to Meet

The District Assembly Of the Fourth
Degree Knights OF Columbus. win hold
Its annual convention in X. c. Hall,
Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock.
The District assembly 10 composed of
delegates from Cumberland, Baltimore
and the District. Charles w. Darr,
master Of the Fourth degree. will pre-
side.
washington General Assembly OF the
at tho National Hotel Tuesday at
o'clock. with out-of-town delegates as
guests.
Tuesday night the Rev. DR.. John A.
Catholic University, viii speak ON
Work and Wages" In X. G. Hall, un-
der the auspices Of washington Council.
The Carroll Council Dancing As
aembly will give its leap year dance
tomorrow night. II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-19
Need $4,000 For
Charities Work
Responses Already Made and
Others Expected For
Emergency.

Responses already have been made tp
the appeal Of the Associated Charities
for $4,000 TO carry on Its work. Many
more are expected. tH
This amount will enable the Axsocis
ated Charities. Secretary Walter q.
.Ufford said. to meet all. requests Toe
aid, upless an especially severe
matters IN. time for the beginning OF
work for the sumner camnss tno May.
The sAssociated Charities: now u as
sisting approximately 1.506 -peFsong, or
about 100 Families. This IL not .an alb
normal number. The shortage 81 FUNDS
was brought about by falling, on I'm
contributions. Most OF the assistance
rendered by the Associated Charitles
continues the year around. and pro-
vision II made in advance which FORE,
stalls the need Of special aid In severe
weather.
Mr. Ufford said the Juvenile depart
mcnt SPENDS an average OF two 90
three hours c day in the Juvenile Court
following W. cases arising, from tho
refusal OF heads of families to support
their dependents.