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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-08

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-08

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-08

Rose plants, shrubs. vines. hedg
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-08

Caldwell NJ. G. Swain, Mountain
Home; c. NJ. Sutton, Homedale: A.
w. Nelson. M. E. Dolling. Mountain
Home. z
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS,

IDANHA-B. p. King, Soldier.
George Wideword. Gooding; p. w. Mer-
rill, Salt Lake; L. B. Darling, Hollis
ter; T.. +. Grimes, Salt Lake: Mrs. r.
E. Weant, Vale; Mrs. Jack Mumfort.
Jordan Valley: Glenn Mccullough,
Stanafield; Harrison Becker, j. Becker,
Jr., Bull. A. Christian. Payette: j.
Herman Kansas City; Charles Hanver,
Salt Lake; r. +. Sell. Buth; Charles
Taylor. St. Joe; p. Holohan, Portland;
P. Edgen, Kuna; f. Hemskitt, Thorn
ton Fay Minneapolis; +. E,zlus. Kuna.
BRISTOL. f. Alexander Column
bus, o.: Robert Poston, Diana; Claude
Roberts and wife, Seattle, c. B. Ander-
son. Payette. William Beer. Salt Lake:
Mrs. NJ. f. Longfellow. Esther C. Long
fellow. Mountain Home; j. A. wheelan.
Chicago. NJ G. Hodnette, Denver d.
Brown. Salt Lake; Pete Hoff. Nora
Hoff. Lakeport. j. r. Williams, Chi
cago. Rev. NJ. Mckay, Meridian, ]. r.
stevenson, REYNOLDS. Mrs. L. G. Har-
over. Los Angeles: Ethel Graham.
Portland: L. f. McKeith. H. T. Mat
theWs, Kenneth MeKeith. A. L. Nc
Keith. Jens Jensen. Grandview. G.
Bittordll. Parma. A. Miller. Pendleton:
G. B. Donaldson, Seattle.
Grandchildren Thompson, Quartz
burg; Roy J. Campbell, Emmett; Nellie
German. Mrs. German. Idaho City: W.
G. Mackler. Salt Lake. NJ. Morgan
Kansas City; w. B. Banks, Banks. d.
NJ. Davis. Delta, Colo: George Fitz-
gerald, Idaho City, Clarence Vail,
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
Gardner of Massachusetts,
Announces His Support of
Lenroot for Speaker.
CLARK'S REELECTION
MAY BE RESULT
Declares This Is Fifth Time
He Has Encouraged Ger
many's Wicked Schemes"
BY AssocrArEn pRrss

Cincinnati, o.. Dec. Representa-
tives Augustus P. Gardner. of Massa-
chusetts, in statement here tonight
repudiated the republican leadership in
congress on James r. Mann. because of
his endorsement to President Wilson's
peace note and said he would support
Lenroot, of Wisconsin, for speaker.
Gardner said: This is the fourth or
fifth time that Leader Mann has given
encouragement to Germany's wicked
c2use. l shall tolerate such leadership
no further. 1 believe happiness OF
the world requires the destruction OF
the Hapsburg and Hohenzollern dynas-
ties. For that reason, with very sincere
regret, repudiate Mann's leadership
and shall support Lenroot for speaker"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
VETS To Be IN
INAUGURATION
General Orders Issued for
First Brigade to Take
Part in Inaugural.

General orders have been issued by
John S. Frink, brigadier general com
handing First Florida brigade United
Confederate Veterans for the First
brigade to take part in the inaugural
exercises for Governor Cats ON
January 2 1917. at the capitol at Tall
lahassee.
Following are the orders received
yesterday:
Headquarters First Florida Brigade,
U. c. ". Jasper, Fla, Dec. %, 1916.
General Orders No. I.
|. The members of the First Flor
ioa brigade. United Confederate Vet
Grams, are hereby requested 70 take
part in the Inauguration of Governor
elect Sidney j. Cats. at Tallahassee,
the capital of this state, on Tuesday.
January 2, 1917.
2. The command viii assemble in
front of the Leon county court house,
as near as may be in fun uniform, at
$50 a. m, Jan. I'd, and will be as
signed a place in the parade
3. Staff officers as at present con-
stituted will act in their sar posi-
ton, on this occasion, and until the
appointment of their successors
f. Special rates have been given
over the various transp ortation lines
to and from Tallahassee for this oc-
casion. and your commanding officer
would appreciate a good attendance.
BY order of
JOHN S. FRINK,
Brig Gen. Com. LIST Fla. Brig, u. c. C.
T. J. APPLEYARD,
Ad.jGen. and Chief of Staff.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
LARGER FUND
THAN IN PAST
FOR CHILDREN
St. Nicholas Doll and Toy
Fund Totals $500. Gifts
Distributed Tomorrow. i
MANY CHILDREN
GIVEN TICKETS
Christmas Celebration Be-
gins at Ten O'Clock in
Armory Hall.
The Doll and Toy Fund

Four hundred and fifty stockings
We're filled yesterday afternoon by the
st. Nicholas Girl and her helpers az
the Armory hall And to each Of thesa
stockings, which were all brand new,
was attached a second stocking. in or
der that after the goodies we're en-
joyed the stockings might be used to
protect the little feet from the wintec
cold.
The Christmas celebration viii be.
gin promptly at ten o'clock on Christi
mas morning at the Armory han, and
The St. Nicholas Girl will be assisted
by the Boy Scouts and the Camp Fire
Girls, and other loyal helpers who each
year lend their aid in. her work for
the children.
All children must have their tickets
which win be stamped and returned
to them in order that they may at
tend the matinee at the opera house
to which they have been invited.
In filling the stockings yesterday
afternoon, Miss White was assisted
by Miss Leila Abercrombie. Miss Em-
ma Chandler. eight of the Camp Fire
Girls. the Boy Scouts, Misses Jeanne
Wolff and Miss Miriam Kahn
A contribution to the Doll and Toy
fund which was very much appreciate
ed Yesterday was the suno of seven
dollars and sorty-five cents, contribA
uted by the Joseph b. Jockey School,
part of the proceeds Of an sentertain-
ment given by the school on Friday
night. the remainder Of the sum going
to the Children's Home ia Jacksons
vile, the Woman's Home IN Pensa-
cola, and other charities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
SUIT FILED FOR
NATIONAL BANK LOSS

Suit was filed in the court of record
yesterday by H. H Boyer. w H.
Northup, and H. F.. Namely against
the estate of F. c. Brent and Thomas
w. Brent, individually, for losses which
they claim to have sustained in the
failure of the First National Bank
The plaintiffs claim that they were
depositors of the bank at the time il
closed its doors, and that when the
receiver was appointed that only about
65 per cent of the money due has been
paid to the depositors.
1t will be remembered that = c..
Brent, though president of the defunct
institution, because of i'll health had for
for about a year previous to the failure
been in California. The active man
agement of the bank was in the hands
Of the officers, who were as follows:
w. H. knowles, first vice president;
Thomas W. Brent, second vice presi-
dent; w. J. Forbes, cashier
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
LARGEST BUSINESS IN
POSTOFFICE HISTORY

Undoubtedly it was the biggest bus
mess in the history of the postoffice
here" said Postmaster Ben S. Han
cock, last night, after the heaviest
days business of the week had been
concluded and he sat in his private
office, mailing to friends Christmas
card, all his own.
The stamp windows were manned by
two and three c1eeks at the time, the
postmaster stated, and the practice Of
putting green" men there was not fol-
lowed this year. On the contrary, ex-
public at the stamp windows. clerks in
the regular service having been per-
mitted to work overtime.
Il found that this was the best way
of managing a similar situation with
which we were confronted twelve
months ago." said the postmaster. THE
department gives the postmaster au-
thority to take on extra men, A green
man, however, has no. business in any
work with which he is thrown in con-
tact with the public, and l allowed the
boys to make overtime.
1T worked them hard-worked the
stuffing out of some of them, but they
did the work, and did it well. am
proud to say that the public was
served faithfully and expeditiously"
Last night there was a rumor that
the postoffice had sold out it's supply
of two-cent stamps. When this was
mentioned to the postmaster Mr.. Han
cock seemed to enjoy the thought very
much. I'VE would probably have been
cleaned out had not requisition been
made for 100000 two-cent stamps.
That is what We had in stock, and also
had about half that number of ones. II
there were no two-cent stamps at the
window when inquiries were made, it
was because the stamp clerk was up
to his ears in work and did not have
time to procure an additional supply.
for there were plenty on hand.
Il must say continued the postmas-
ter, sit was the very biggest business
that we have ever had at the Pensacola
postoffice. People had plenty of money
and the mail sent from here was enor-
nous.
Il do hope" said the postmaster in
parting. that everybody has a Merry
Christmas and a happy New Year"
Then he busted himself mailing those
cards to friends.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
RUSSIANS ARE
SLOWLY BEING
FORCED BACK
Although Fighting Great De-
fensive German Pressure
Precipitates Retreat.
ARTILLERY DUELS
NEAR VERDUN
Estimated That Twelve Per
Cent. of All British Ship
ping Lost in War.
By AssocIATED PRESS,

Fighting a series of defensive bat
ties. but slowly yielding to the Teu-
tonic pressure. the Russian rear
guards in WallacAia and Dobrudja are
being pressed backward to the north.
Heavy fighting is in progress be-
tween Buzeu and Sereth rivers IN
Wallachia. In Dobrudja the Russo
Roumanian defensive line is reported
to have been withdrawn northward
until it is only thirteen miles south OF
the northern extremity in that pro-
vince.
Big guns are active in Hardaumont
region near Verdun.
Operations on the Macedonian front
are being prevented by bad weather.
1t is unlikely that the entente pow
ers reply to the German note will
be dispatched before Monday and il
may be delayed ten days, according
to the British foreign office.
1t is reported in Paris, however. that
the reply is almost finished. London
rumors to the effect that the reply is
being drawn up in Rome to be for
warded to Germany.
1t is estimated that the losses of the
British shipping resulting from the
war amount to twelve per cent OF all
steamships owned in Great Britain at
the beginning of the conflict.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
swift CH NJ { n
WIN IN SUIT
Eight Hour Day and an In
crease of Five Cents an
Hour Granted.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York Dec. 23.-An eight hour
day, wage increase five cents per hour
and straight pro rata overtime was
granted to the members of the Switch
mems Union employed by thirteen cas-
tern and middle western railroads in
an award filed today by the federal
board of arbitration.
The decision was eagerly awaited
by the railroads and members of the
railroad brotherhoods on account of
the bearing it might have on the con-
troversy over the Adamson act.
The switchmen now receive a maxi
mum hourly rate of forty cents.
Switchmen asked for a ten-cent in
crease.
Minority reports we're filed to the
award both by the union and railroad
members of the arbitratio nboard
This decision in the switchmen's
controversy with railroads has an inn
portant bearing on the Adamson law,
it was stated here today by an Off
cial spokesman for the conference
committee of managers of the rail-
roads. 1T does not o. K the Adamson
act in our opinion. The Adamson leg
islation gives the men ten hours pay
for eight hours of work, or an in
crease Of about 25 per cent in wages.
The award today gives the switchmen
only nine hours pay for eight hours
of work, or between 13 and 16 per cent
in increased wages. We get a great
deal of satisfaction our of this award. .
The meeting between the conference
committee of managers and the broth
erhOOd chiefs m diSc11Sc tho A dor,ec,,
act have been in allegiance pending
the settlement of the switchmens de-
mapds. With this controversy out of
the way. it was stated by railroad Off
cials today, the Adamson conference
will be resumed after Christmas. IT
was said. However, that the situation
will probably remain in status quo
until the United States supreme court
has determined the constitutionality
of the Ada1son act
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
CONTROVERSY OVER MANN
MAY REFLECT CLARK

Washington, Dec. 23-Congress lead
ers tonight regarded Representative
Gardner's announced opposition to
Republican Leader Mann of much inn
portance since the bitter fight on the
republican side of the house would
insure the reelection of Speaker
Clark, it is declared
1t is reported that at least thirty re-
publicans favor a more progressive
leadership.
Though no .suoll number is openly OPP
posed to Mann for speaker, they want
declaration of progressive principles
from whoever they support
Lenroot has made no formal an
nouncement of his candidacy, though
he was urged to do so by some progress
sive republicans
Both parties still claim control of the
next house, but at least three seats
are in dispute
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
MANY BASKETS
.DISTR|BU TED
Salvation Army Gives Hun.
dred Baskets Containing
Gifts for 500 Persons.

Crowded in front of the Salvation
Army's headquarters, on East Zarra-
gossa street, yesterday afternoon at
an early hour were scores of persons,
on hand for the purpose of receiving
from the army at $3.50 o'clock in the
afternoon, their provision for Christi
mas dinner. 1t was a crowd of PEN
sacola people who have looked to the
efforts of the Salvation Army to sup
ply them with cheer for the holiday
season. and upward of 100 baskets
were mat up and within a short ts1a
were distributed. To each of those
who received this appreciated re-
membrance, Capt. McAteer and his
assistants spoke a word of cheer.
wishing for them the best the season
affords, and when a basket was re-
ceived. the profuse thanks of the re-
cipient, in many cases an aged and
infirm woman. were uttered. In nu-
merous cases it was an effort for them
to speak audibly, so overcome were
they with their emotions
This distribution was made by
ticket. Every family thus supplied
had been subjected to investigation,
and the local corps felt satisfied that
every basket went to worthy
source.
These baskets contained the sea-
sons best. They averaged in cost
about $2.25, and were supplied with
chicken, potatoes, coffee, sugar and
necessary staples. These contents va
ried, according to the size or rami1y.
From Redistribution oh baskets yes
terday, it was averaged that not less
than five people would participate
therein, which would make an aver
aged total of 500.
In addition to the basket distribu-
ton, the Salvation Army plans to have
Christmas tree, at the meeting hall,
No. 1-2 East Zarragossa street, next
Wednesday evening, when an inter-
esting program will be rendered,
the children of the Sunday school to
be thus entertained.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
BELIEVE PROLOGUE OF
PARLIAMENT IN ANSWER

London Dec. ga majority of the
evening newspapers here commenting
on President Wilson's note take the
view that the speech of King George
proroguing parliament in which he
said "the vigorous prosecution of the
war must be our single endeavor'' was
an adequate reply.
The Manchester Guardian forms the
almost single exception to the severe
ly critical attitude of the English
press.
1t calls attention to the fact that
the president did not say he regarded
the aims of the belligerents as identi-
cal but said that their professed aims
are identical.
The Guardian then sounds note f
warning against ''the allies being be-
ing betrayed into playing Germany's
game. because if we put ourselves
wrong with America we do play Ger
many's game"
1t hints that Washington has a
means Of information not available to
England and gives valuable indication
a~to the conditions in Germany work
ing on the mind of he= rulers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
SEVERAL CASES OF
STEALING REPORTED

Several cases OF petty stealing were
reported to the police station up TO
midnight, and at least two arrests were
effected.' One 19-year-oId negro. nam
ed McNair, was arrested and charged
with stealing articles from a crowded
store, and another negro named EzeIl
Thomas, was charged with stealing a
watch from visiting negro.
Another report of a stolen pocket
book containing whole weeks salary
was made shortly before midnight, but
no arrests were made, following an in
vestigation.
woman was arrested and charged
with stealing number of articles. in
GLIDING ring. bracelet, watch, etc..
but the case was compromised upon
return of the goods and there viii be
no prosecution.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
STABBING ARRAY
OCCURS ON TRAIN

Willie Penton, a Santa Rosa county
man, was returned here from Roberts
on train No. 5. yesterday afternoon,
and locked up in the county Jail. 10
to await the outcome of injuries he is
said to have inflicted upon A NJ. Ma
poles, Georgia man, who was
last night reported in critical condi-
ton. 1t is said that his injuries are OF
an extremely serious nature, and that
his recovery is questioned
The trouble between Mapoles and
Penton was reported to have occurred
aboard northbound train No. A, yester-
day, and Penton was arrested when
the train reached Roberts He was
held there in custody or Deputy Allen
Brewton, and brought to the city last
night
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
NOTE CONTINUES TO
BE PARIS SENSATION

Paris, Dec. 23.-President Wilson's
note and the statement of Secretary
Lansing continue to be the sensations
of the da.- and take precedence over
everything else in the morning pa
pers. The Presidents action by no
means meets with favor among the
commentators.
The principal reproach is in the
words Of Stephen Richon. who, writing
IN the Petit Journal. says:
The note makes no distinction be-
tween the states who provoked the war
and those upon whom it was forced
The belligerents. whoever they are.
see themselves treated in the same
manner by President Wilson. He does
not remember either the violation of
Belsian neutrality. the crimes OF the
submarine warfare. or any of the mon
strous acts which revolted the con-
science of his compatriots and that OF
the civilized world Germany. her vic
TINS, Belgians. Serbians or French. it
is all the same
America can appreciate this singu-
lar conception as she pIeases. We
should be lacking in the first of our
duties in not holding it up as an out
rage 10 our honor and our dignity"
Georges Clementeau, former premier
in rHomme Enchaine. saws. .The
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
.ENT|REOBJECT
Of PROPOSAL
IS EXPLAINED
Greatest Neutral Nation
Contends That Peace Talk
of Nations Is Vague.
WISHES ONLY
DEFINITE TERMS
Hostility of Some Papers in
Both Countries Proves
Note Is Neutral.
d AssoclArEp PRnss

washington, Dec. Authorization
As to belliserent nations exact mean
ing in seeking "a just and permanent
peace" is the whole purpose of Pres
dent Wilson's note.
Ehe United States desires full
practical and detailed statement from
each of the governments addressed.
This was officially stated today for the
administration
The government does not know and
feels it has had no means of know
ing what terms are required by the
belligerents to make peace.
All speak of the rights of small ma
tons, repugnance to conquest and
guarantees of permanent peace, but
the phrases used are too vague for the
United States to understand.
Specific details as to just waat
each belligerent nation is willing to
accept as basis fe peace are
wanted
As the largest neutral nation, facing
grave problems and the friend to all
parties concerned, the United States
feels it is entitled to know these facts.
General hostility to the note potn IN
the allied and Teutonic countries is re-
garded by officials here as hopeful
sign as it is indicated the note was
neutral
The hostile attitude of some German
papers was specially pleasing on ac-
count of the possible effect on the al
lies. An early reply to the note is not
Apected here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
TORREON REFUSES
ATTACK OF VILLA
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Dec. 23.-Consul Gem
eral Garcia at Ell Paso reported to the
Mexican embassy tonight that hs had
communicated with Carranza officials
at Chihuahua and Torreon and that
neither of these cities has been cap
tured or in danger of capture by villa
forces.
Earlier unconfirmed reports from FL
Paso were to the effect that Santa
Rosalie and Torreon were both cap
tured.
1t was said that 300 Carranza SOL
diers were taken by Villa were exc
cuted-
Americans who fled from Torreon
we're said to have reached that place
safely.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
WRECK CAUSES FRUIT
SHORTAGE in PENSACOLA

A fruit shortage was felt throughout
Pensacola yesterday and those who de-
layed purchasing oranges and other cit
rus fruit to the last moment, found
that the prices had advanced greatly
over the quotations of the day or two
previous.
The reason for the advance, it was
stated, was the wreck on the Seaboard
Air Line Railway when 16 cars of
oranges burned, many, of them destined
for the local market. The consequent
delay in other shipments scheduled at
that time caused further shortage. and
the extra demand completed the list of
causes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
WRESTLING ENGINE
SOURCE OF WORRY

Train. No. was run in Two sections
last night, the last section reaching
here about 10 O'Clock. When the trails
rolled into the city the whistle valve
became fouled, it was stated, and the
din created by the half-opeped vase
caused many to telephone the police
station, the round house, the docks and
The Journal as to the meaning of the
whistling. 1t was after the engine
was detached from the train and had
been steamed over to the round house.
before the noise was stopped
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
OLD SHIP BE OPEN
TO PUBLIC TODAY

Visitors will be welcomed aboard the
former prison ship Success today and
tomorrow, and those who have already
mad the pleasure of being conducted
over the old craft say, without hest
tation, that the trip is well worth while.
The ship is moored at the east side of
Palafox wharf and is easily reached.
Cars stop at the head of the wharf.
and the ship may be reached with only
a short walk. There is no necessity
og going in launch to reach the
Success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
FLORIDA BIOLOGIST
MAKES BIG DISCOVER
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Human beings in
habited North America $4,000 years
ago, according to the findings of f. H.
Sellards, Florida state geologist, and
Prof. oliver P. Hay, made public to-
day as the result of study of fossil
remains discovered at vero Fla. soma
months ago.
II is said that human bones were
found intermingled with those of a
mastodon, saber-toothed tiger and 9TH
er eatin-.. A.limals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
JOHN S. FRINK.
CHRISTMAS TREE in
N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Dec. 23.-There was lack
of Christmas cheer for workers in the
financial district Bonuses were dis
tributed yesterday and today on an
unprecedented scale
The celebration began with a Christ
mas tree on the floor of the stock ex-
change for the exchange employees and
their families.
Presents also were provided for the
poor families living in the back yard
of Wall street. one of the most dense
ly populated districts OF the city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-24
CHARLEVOIX MADE
QUICK ROUND TRIP

One of the arrivals of yesterday was
the British schooner Charlevoix. which
came from Havana, after delivering a
cargo of lumber and scantling there.
This schooner made another of her
quick round trips. Clearing from Pen
sacola, October 80. the Charlevoix made
the trip to Havana, discharged cargo
and is back again for another cargo in
Pensacola. She win start loading very
early next week.