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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
Declares Army Aviation
Service is Very Defective

chimes are not armored."
Captain Cowan, in a letter to Col.
Reber, declared that If the service
ever came under investigation by any
one outside our own corps it would
be impossible to explain the rotten
way in which the work has been han
died.
Senator Robinson declared that the
defective condition of the equipment
of the aviation service at San Diego
could be established beyond doubt, and
that Col. Reber had instructed Capt.
Cowan to keep if secret.
Col. Reber wrote Captain Cowan,
Senator Robinson said, June II, 1913,
saying:
81 note IN the weekly letter that
a reference is made to the condition
of the machines and motors. This IN
formation should not be made public. %
Senator Robinson urged the COM
mittee to urge the adoption of his res
olution to provide for congressional
Investigation of the aviation service.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
FOR MURDERER
HAD FEW PARALLELS

New York, Feb. 1S.-When the
torso of Anna Au1nuller's body was
washed up on the New Jersey shore
of the Hudson river, there started a
search which has had but few par
allels in the annals of New York
crime. There was but one faint clue,
a pillow slip on which was embroid-
cred the letter ga" but it was lust
such q pillow slip as might be found
in hundreds of homes or stores. There
was not even laundry mark to aid
the police. With this slender clew,
Inspector Faurot took personal charge
of the case and ON September Il, 1913,
twelve days after the murder, Father
Hans Schmidt, an assistant priest at
an uptown church, was arrested,
charged with the crime. An hour be-
fore the arrest, the inspector had
broken into fiat and found a long,
bladed butchers knife and other evil
denee that the murder had been COM
mitted there. Schmidt confessed and
his sole defense was that it was
ffblood sacrifice murder" The body
had been dismernbered and presum-
ably all of it was thrown into the
river, although the head was never
found. Schmidt was twice placed on
trial. The first jury, in December,
1913, failing to reach a verdicts In
February, 1914, he was found guilty.
Besides the sordid story Of Anna
Aumuller's infatuation for Schmidt,
the trials revealed that his was a ca
reer Of crime He was engaged in a
counterfeiting scheme at the time the
murder was committed, it developed,
and "Dr." A. Muret, who posed as a
dentist, was sent to prison for seven
wears as Schmidt's accompIice in the
latter's scheme. 1t was found that
Schmidt also had posed as a physi-
clan, that he had committed forgery
on numerous occasions and that he
had been guilty of various other acts
of fraud. His ATTORNEYS pleaded their
client was insane. The slayer, how
ever, always commended that he was
sane. He took no active part in his
own defense. When he was sentenced
he thanked the court and expressed a
desire to be executed at once. He
maintained the same stolid composure
through all the various stages of his
case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
COTTON
FUTURES BILL
IS REPORTED.
Measure Is an Amended
Duplicate of Bill Held
Unconstitutional.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Feb. lS.-Ihe Lever
cotton futures bill was ordered favor
ably reported by the house agricul-
tural committee today. 1t viii be
called up N the house, probably with
in a fortnight.
The measure is an amended dupli-
cate Of the bill held unconstitutional
by Judge Hough in the federal court
in New York.
Section eleven has been announced
to permit hedging in foreign ex-
chances AGAINST actual shipment or
consignment for sale on actual cotton
regardless of the character Of the
contract Of the foreign contract in
which the hedging is made. The same
section also provides that orders for
contracts on cotton received in this
country from foreign exchanges
where such exchanges have not adopt
ed American contracts and standard
of grades, shall bear a tax Of two
cents a pound.
This section is expected to result
in an international standard of grades
as well as Of contracts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
FARM EXPERTS
FINISH WORK
IN W. FLORIDA
Three Meetings In Escam-
bia Concluded Tour Ag-~
ricultural Corps.
VERY SATISFACTORY
RESULTS OBTAINED
Prof. McElroy Declares the
People Not Only Inter
ested But Impressed.

With meetings at Bellview. Ward
vile and Walnut Hill Yesterday.
which were well attended, the speci-
alists attached TO the agricultural
department Of the Louisville e. NASH
vile railroad, concluded their tour oF
West Florida. Messrs. McFirov and
MillSr spoke al Bellview. the former
on diversified farming and the lat
ter on tick eradication and Il was an-
nounced that the people Of that COM
munity are considering putting N
community dipping vat at an early
date.
Messrs. James and HoIroyd adj
dressed the gatherings at WardviIle
and Walnut Hill, where the people
turned out in large numbers and heard
good talks on diversified farming and
Kidding the section Of ticks.
The party returned to tho city last
night and left for Louisville.
PROFITABLE MEETINGS.
Meetings in West Florida coun-
ties during the past three weeks have
been profitable" said Prof. McElrov
last night eve have addressed over
5000 people during this time and
they are alive 20 the needs 81 CHS
section, for they realize that modern
methods can more than double their
profits, not only in farming but ip
cattle raising.
West Florida has Rl@ t#
essary to become a great cattle ais
ing section. Everything IS favorable
and when the tick Is eradicated, as it
will be, the cattle man and the farmer
will begin to profit through the sale
Of his stock, for the values will be 80
increased that stock can be marketed
at good profit
Gas a whole / never went through
a campaign" continued Prof. Noel
roy, "that was more satisfactory. The
people were not only interested, but
they were impressed. The benefits
may not show today, nor next month,
but within a year the results viii be-
gin 70 be apparent We feel amply
repaid for the three weeks spent in
this section, for the people showed
their appreciation by attending meet
ing and evincing interest when they
heard our talks. And, I want to add
that The Journal has been of great
in the campaign.
eve leave West Florida now. but
we know the movement inaururated
so auspiciously viii continue, for the
people are behind It."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
LEGISLATORS
WAGE AN INK
WELL BAT TIE
Free For All Fight Occurs
In the House of Rep
resentatives.
DEMOCRATS CHARGE
ON REPUBLICANS
Chairman Republican Com
rnittee Is Knocked I'm
conscious.
CHARGE
ON REPUBLICANS
81 AssocIATEp PRrss.

Oklahoma City, Feb. 1S.-Ink wells,
books and fists were used today in a
melee between Democrats and Repuli-
can members in the state house rep
resentatives during a vote on election
law designed to take the pace of the
grandfather law" recently declared
unconstitutional by the United States
supreme court because in effect it dis
franchised negroes.
After the lie had passed between
Representative Nesbitt, Democrat,
and Representative Sans, Republican,
Sans challenged the Democrats "to
come on"
The Democrats rose en- masse and
started for the Republican side. An
ink well battle ensued, during which
Speaker McCrorey fled from the
house. Arthur H. Geissler, chairman
of the Republican committee, on the
floor by courtesy, was knocked I'M
conscious by Representative Bryant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
Roosevelt In w.
Indies Refuses
Be Interviewed
nv AssoCTATED PRESS.

st. Thomas, D. w. l., Feb. 49,
Theodore Roosevelt arrived here to-
day from New York on the steamship
Guiana. In the absence of the COVER
nor, who is at st. Croix, he was well
coined by the governors secretary.
Col. Roosevelt inspected the recent
" completed harbor works and then
drove about the town visiting other
places of interest. He dined with the
governors secretary.
The colonel declined to be inter
viewed on political affairs, saying he
had come here for a rest. He will
leave st. Thomas tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Photo-
graphic copies of correspondence be-
tween officers of the army aviation
corps which Senator Robinson, of Ar
kansas, declared established beyond
doubt the defective condition of the
aviation service, was shown by him
to the senate military committee to-
day.
A letter presented to the commit
tee purported to be from Colonel Re
Der, head of the service, to Captain
Cowan, in charge at San Diego, un-
date Of June 2, 1915, and read:
Il wish you would have your en-
cheering department get me out
some drawings for the size of sheets
to be placed under the seats of avi-
ators for alleged armor protection.
I viii have several of those plates
made so we can say we have armor-
ed aeroplanes, not that I think it vi
tally essential, but in order that we
can meet any charge that our ma
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
HAN5SCHM|DT
IS EXECU TED
At SING SING
Murderer of Anna Aurnuller
Pays Penalty For His
Crime.
INSISTED UPON
MAKING A SPEECH
Asks Forgiveness From All
He Had Injured or Scan
da1ized.
~ As,socIATEp PREss.


Ossining, IN. Y, Feb. 1S.-Hans
Schmidt was electrocuted at Sing
Sing prison today for the murder of
Anna Aumuller, Sept. 2, 1918.
Schmidt went quietly to the death
chamber, accompanied by the princi-
pal keeper and the Rev. Father Cash
in, the prison chaplain. Leaving the
death house he said good bye to those
who remained.
When he entered the chamber, the
guards attempted to direct him to the
chair, but Schmidt gently shook them
off and insisted upon addressing the
seventeen witnesses. The guards de-
sisted from their efforts and with
Father Cashin standing at one side
and the keeper at the other, Schmidt
said:
Gentlemen: ask forgiveness
from all those have injured or scan
dalized. / forgive all who have in
jured me. My last wish is to say good
bye to my dear old mother"
Schmidt then seated himself in the
electric chair and the current was APP
piled three times. Within a minute
he was dead. He had spent the night
up to midnight In praying and talk
ing with Father Cashin and slept
from midnight until 6o'clocK, when ~
was awakened for breakfast. He
would take only cup Of coffee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19

Ion photography
New York, Feb. 1S.--Despite the
widespread publication of the discov-
cry that J. H. Putnam, maintaining
stock brokerage offices in Broad
street, and DR.. J. Grant Lyman, said
to be a notorious swindler, are the
same man, checks and money are still
rolling into the office here. In one
day more than $4,000 in checks were
received in the mail.
The postal authorities momentarily
expect to arrest the man, who has
been reported in Baltimore and Wash
ington. He will be charged with US
ing the mails to defraud by selling
oil stocks on the installment plan.
Twenty-Five complaints on deals in
Ohio oil are ready to be placed
against him. Sixteen subpoenas, in
Guiding one for his sister, Miss Alice
Lyman of White Plains; one for Louis
B. Thonet, his manager, and others
for three big banks, have been issued
by Judge Hand of the United States
district court, in order to get testi-
mony of the assets of the concern.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
tOO71 Caused
Publishers and
Artist Be Fined
BY AssOCIATFD pRrge

London, Feb. 18.-The proprietorz
Of the Weekly Journal Bystander
were fined $500, the former editor
Vivian Carter $780, and Lieutenant
Bernard, cartoonist $3.50, today for
publishing a cartoon depicting a Brit
ish soldier lying intoxicated beneath
a tree and clasping a bottle Of rum.
Beneath the cartoon we're the words,
reported missing"
The charge was brought under the
defense Of the realm act, on the
Ground that publication Of the car
toon was prejudicial to discipline and
recruiting. An appeal was entered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
semi-OHicial Advices Say
the Entire Turkish Gar
rison Escaped.
FORTRESS ON STEEP
MOUNTAIN RIDGE
Was a Mile Above the Sea
and Was Considered
Irnpregnable.
nY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


London, Feb. 18.-While full details
Of the capture of Erzerum are lack
ing, semi-official advices from Petro-
grad say that most Of the Turkish
garrison escaped. One thousand Ar
menians, it is declared, were massa-
creed by the Kurds before evacuation.
The fall Of Erzerum, the most i'm
portant Turkish stronghold in Asia
Minor and for a long time considered
impregnable, offers the unprecedented
spectacle of first-class fortress
built on steep mountain ridge near
ly mile above sea level, yielding TO
bayonet attack after only thirty-six
hours bombardment.
The operations were conducted un-
der the most severe weather condi-
tions, the snow being deep and the
thermometer registering at times
more than thirty degrees below zero
Fahrenheit.
The Turkish army defending Err
zeru1n, taken by surprise under the
methods adopted by the Russians, is
now said to be in disorderly flight on
the roads leading TO Sivas. After the
garrison apparently scattered in all
directions it is assumed here that
large numbers of men were taken
prisoners, although official figures
are lacking.
After the taking of NiskaIa, it APP
peared that the Russian attack would
be directed upon the Turkish right
flank and by rapidly transferring
troops, the Turks made all plans TO re-
sist the main assault from this quar-
ter. Apparently they had little to
Gear OF the success Of this attack be-
cause Of the strong character Of the
Notifications in that direction and
even less apprehension of danger
from frontal attack.
Nevertheless, after the Russians
succeeded in taking by storm the first
line forts on February 2, there began
a persistent bombardment of the
Turkish center, followed by charge,
the impetuosity of which swept the
defenders off their feet. The high
est tribute is paid to the bravery of
the Caucasian troops whose charge
is likely to down IN history as one
of the most brilliant feats of the
war.
II is recognized here that the as
sault was due almost entirely to the
bayonet work, since the artillery prep
aration was insufficient in intensity
and duration, according to military ex-
perts, to reduce even strong field
position.
The wiping out of this Turkish
base tend to disrupt the whole eau
casian campaign of the Turks, as it
not only served as a base of the OPP
erations in the Caucasus, but also of
those in Meaapotamia. It's fall leaves
no stronglys fortified point between
Erzerum and Sivas, about % miles to
the west and brings more to the front
considering of an eventual attack
upon Constantinople from the east.
An attempt to retake Erzerum is
anticipated, but there are enormous
difficulties attending the bringing up
of Turkish reinforcements, as it is
assumed that Turkish forces in Mesa
potamia cannot be spared. The al
tentative for the Turks seems TO be
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
Portions of Eight Eastern
Louisiana Parishes Flooded
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New Orleans, Feb. 17.-An area Of
several hundred thousand acres, in
Guiding parts of eight parishes in
eastern Louisiana, are flooded by the
overflow backwater or levee breaks
of the Mississippi, Arkansas, Atcha-
falia, Red and Black rivers, accord
ing TO reports reaching the state and
federal engineers here tonight. Calls
for assistance from Newellton sec
tion, Tensas parish, where the ere
vase in the Mississippi levees flooded
practically all Tensas, were urgent.
Preparations for taking care Of hun
dreds of additional refugees made
homeless by the flood waters still
pouring through the Buck Ridge Gre
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
Youth Charged
With CAUSING
Fathers Death
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 18.-Arthur
Mckenzie, aged 20, is under arrest
her today on a charge Of killing his
father, John Mckenzie, 40, in their
home late last night. The boy and
his mother declare Mckenzie, senior,
came home intoxicated and struck
his wife. The son hit his father on
the jaw, knocking him to the floor.
Physicians found the elder McKen-
zie dead, due to broken neck.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19

vase, were being made at Natchez,
Miss, and Vidalia, La, according to
information received here early today.
Rescue boats which by reason Of
heavy loads Of human beings and live
stock and the necessity Of frequent
stops could not reach Natchez Thurs
day, are expected to arrive there to
day.
Flood waters today were threaten
ing several thousand head Of cattle,
mules and. horses corralled on Sicily
island, near St Joseph. Sicily island
is a small plateau containing about
10000 acres and rising from ten TO
twenty-five feet above the surround
ing lowlands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
CTTP WAS
WON By "HARMONICON"

Liverpool, Eng, Feb. 1S.-The Wat
erloo cup, known as the derby for
greyhounds, was coursed over the
flats of the Altca1 club here today
and won by e. Hulton's Harnnonicon.
RI. Hardy's Hopsack was second. The
winner received the Waterloo cup
valued at $500 and a pure of $500,
awarded by the Earl Of Seton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
NEW LOAN ASKED.

London, Feb. I8.-New votes Of
credit amounting to approximately
400,0C0,00O pounds, viii be asked by
Premier Asquith Of the house Of com
mons on Monday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
Plant Is Blo1Un
Up; Four Dead
Many Injured
e ASSOCIATED pREss.

Syracuse, n. Y, Feb.
18.-An explosion of un-
determined cause killed
four and injured a dozen
tonight at the heavily
guarded Split Rock plant
of the Semet- Solvay Com
pany, manufacturers of
picric acid used in explo-
sives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
GERMAN BANKS WILL
MAKE HUGH LOAN

Berlin, Feb. 1s.-(By wireless to
Sayville)-The Hungarian minister
of finance has concluded arrange
ments with a group of German banks
for a loan of 150,0O0,000 marks, COW
cred by five per cent treasury bonds,
redeemable in two and a half years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19
LARGE SUM APPROPRIATED
FOR PRUSSIAN RAILWAYS

Berlin, Feb. 1S.-(By wireless)-
An appropriation Of 413, GOO, 900 marks
for the Prussian state railroads is
provided in a hm Introduced in the
Prussian diet
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19

Continued on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19

The Ideal Winter Resort
Fishing, Hunting, Boating.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-19

Yesterdays temperature:
Highest, "a degrees;
lowest, 81 degrees.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-07

burg. The large Apollo iheater would
not hold the crowd. so many who want
ed 10 hear Judge Robinson we're denied
hat privilege because they could not
&c, near enough the doors Of the bui!d-
aS.
The judge AGAIN called attention 10
.l.v failure Of The Democrats to answer
las campaign charges. when he said;
FROM the beginning OF This campaign
j have charged Watson is a candidate
for governor through his proxy. John
J. Cornwc!l. that Coruwell's candidacy
for the nomination was conceived ~
Watson and promoted by him. that
Watson censored Cornwelis pubic
statement announcing his candidacy
and that the association Of Cornweh
and Watson which began in 1911 By
Cornwclls active assisting Il clectine
Watson % the senate. san continues
HotwiihstardiuS these charge by me
the Democratic nominee has aaGc nc
denial. for they cannot be Gec!cd.
Just a. Watson dominates . city
and 4 county. JUS a. he BY secret pow
or has acquired dominance over the
Democratic party agains; It's desires,
lust as he Suhducs labor. all by silent
hypnotic influence which does not a.
any time consider The common touch.
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BIG CROWD HEARS
JUDGE ROBINSON

ism. which. according 20 the testimony
OF sterling Democrats once corrupted
legislature. cannot corrupt the peo-
pie. Our states motto shall be made
core manifest ny this election and our
tnounta!neers shall remain free from
invisible rule and selfish domination.
With the above confident and en-
courag!ng words Judge ira +. Robin
son. Republican nominee for governor
last night brought his campaign 70 .
close with a speech here. II would be
fitting to say that the campaign closed
in a burst of glory. for it was one OF
the most enthusiastic and the biggest
political meetings ever held in Martins,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-07

SO he seeks 10 rule the state which
our fathers founded for our mutual
welfare. And. just as Cornwcll vas
he willing servant Of special interests
in the state senate when was mem
Der Of tha- body with him. so he must
yield to the beck and direction OF the
promoter OF his candidacy and the sole
dou!na:or of q grea; political party.
Again 1 say mountaineeTs are al
WAYS free men Our eyes are open 10
our rights. West Virginia shall re-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-07

main a government OF che people and
for :he people. A brotherhood shall!
continue TO exist under the name Of the
state without distinction as 10 the
rights Of individual. class or section.
y close this campaign with a con-
sciousuess OF duty done. close Il
with an assurance that my appeal 20
defend the ho;ne land against sinister
influences will be responded to and
thar the doctrine OF equal rights TO all
and sDcciaI privileges to none. the en-
bodiment of our constitution. shall
continue
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-07
funny FISH
Is a Substitute Now for Genuine
Meat in the City of Ber-
lin. Germany.
!corresgondsnee Of Associated s,,, Press >.

Correspondence OF AsSOcIHteu FF'sSI
BERLIN. Nov. All Berlin these
days is living ";n the sign of the funny
.fsh"-the best substitute for genuine
meat that has been discovered since
there began to be a restriction OF the
regular meat supply. on ''mearless
as well as other days funny now occu-
pies a respectable place on the bill Of
fare OF every big Berlin restaurant.
and grea; quantities of are being eaten.
One large and very well patrcnized
cafe, for instance. offers. each Tuesday
and Friday. under the heading Of
meat Dishes" the following four
items. "Fricasee of tunny with rice.
,unnv schnitzel with peas. carrots and
fried potatoes. German beefsteak Of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-07
NANY MORE PEOPLE.

Correspondence Of Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON. Nov THE popula-
ION Of the United States has increased
- 900 900 people in the last fifteen
years, and the number Of beef animals
has decreased G.00o.O00 and sheep
10000 900. while hogs have increased
only Il 100000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-07
Deafness Gar. Be cured

~ Iorol a,,,Ii-n:Ions, rs 3 cannot reach ta'
SissaSsd J%ftion OF ih- Ca. Thefc is o5!y on.
way 10 cure deafness. and lin; l. by conSt!taa
=, yrc,,etir. u.a!sssS j. caused hy "a iuuai.e'
cc,s,fioS ~ th- mucous EaIrs Of the Eustnchizi
Trbc. Wasa this tub" S inlHm,d yon hsys ,
rnThing spuud Or imperfect bearing. and whci
a. =" S,fI-,lT cIoerd Deafness Is tic result. En'
,s.i.,. ih.. Inflammation can BE- :aEen out rs
his frs, restored - It, normal condition. rhF
a.. iii he destroyed forever: nine cEscH ont O.
Js,, are cngsrt By Cs;Rr=i. which II nothinS bt
M lnsained condition Of ." ;aueouH surfaces.
% fI..rrs,s caused ~ :. 'arFhj thst cannot b
ssred by Hall's ca;aErr Cure. Sead FOG csEe1
'RF'' iFss' F. J. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold By Druggists. &c.
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ct Martinsn1rr Where He Ends
His CanQaign for Govern
or in Blaze of Glory.


MART. $ JsG. No.. 7.-"Toright
nf.cr n, X q continuous travel
ing among The people OF West Virginia
/ close this campaign confident of sue
cess. The conrtructive policies OF the
Republican party which have made
West virginia TO be known as great
state. working 1t all times toward
human bettermen;. will be approved
By my election Us governor. watson