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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-20
Sentence of Death on Charge
of Murder Changed to
Life Imprisonment.
CONVICTED OF
KILLING WYMANS
Brings End to One of Most
Sensational Trials in His
tory of State.
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

Tallahassee, Dec. 19.-At a meeting
Of the board of pardons held today the
sentence of death pronounced against
the three Roberts boys upon a charge
OF murder, was commuted from death
by hanging, TO Imprisonment for life
In the state prison.
This is the case where the three
Roberts boys, together with Elder
Mitchell and John Barbaree, We're in
dicted upon a charge OF the murder
of an old man and his Wife. BY the
name of Wyman, in Santa Rosa coun-
~, several months ago.
Within few weeks after the crime
was committed at a special term Of
the circuit court, called for the trial
of these cases. the three Roberts hoys
alone were tried and found guilty or
the murder OF one OF them without
recommendation to mercy.
Later, at the regular term Of court.
the three Roberts boys. together with
John Barbaree. We're tried upon d
charge of the murder of the other OF
them and in the case the jury found
the defendants guilty, but recommend
ed them to mercy, which saved them
from the death penalty in that case.
The defendant Elder Mitchell has
never been tried upon either charge.
The evidence in the case was largely
circumstantial and eight Of the jury
men who tried the Rooerls beys have
petitioned the board of pardons to
commute the sentence from death 10
life imprisonment. This In connection
with petition of large number Of
citizens of the county, as me. thar III Is
De done, recommendation to the
same effect from the sheriff Of the
county, who was very active in work
ing up the evidence in the case. ana
the fact that a jury of the county in
the second trial upon the same evil
dence recommended all the defendants
to mercy led the board 10 conclude
that it would probably be proper TO
commute the death sentence to one
oflife Imprisonment
It was represented To the board that
Barbaree and Mitchell are both older
than the Roberts boys and that they
were probably the leaders in the com
mission Of this offense. and. while tho
crime was a most heinous one. since
Barbaree was recommended To InereR
and Mitchell has never yet been tried.
the board felt that It would. under
the circumstances and upon the strong
recommendation for Communication.
hardly be proper 20 sanction the hang
ing of the three brothers since 10 such
penalty is to be imposed on the other
two, and therefore. granted this PEE
tition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-20

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair warmer Wednesday. Thurs
rain, except fair south portion. Co
Thursday northwest portion.
Yesterdays temperatures; Highest
degrees lowest, 20 degrees.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Want stockholders
OF This Co. Assessed
Receivers of Arlington Hotel
Company File Petition
in Chancery Court
GENERAL DUPONT
HOLDER OF STOCK

Chancellor Charles NJ Curtis. to-
day. in the matter Of the receivership
of the Arlington Hotel Company. is
sued a rule on the stockholders OF the
company, requiring them to appear
before him on December Z. TO show
cause why an assessment should not
be made on them TO satisfy debts and
claims OF creditors Tho answer to
the petition must be made by Noyem-
bcr p.
Tho petitio.. OF the receivers. James
Frank BAH. Anlick Pllmer and Pcy-
ton Gordon. asking for the rule. in
part follows:
That T. Coleman DUPONT is resi-
dent OF the state of Delaware, but
mono of the other stockholders are
residents OF the State OF Delaware.
but reside i'm Pennsylvania, New York
District OF Columbia and elsewhere.
That in addition TO The claims al
lowed by this court amounting in the
aggregate to S4G6.73942. the future
COSTS of the roccivership. including
allowances TO receivers and their
counsel, and the costs Of prosecuting
suits which it may he necessary TO
bring against the said subscribers or
holders Of stock. will amount in the
aggregate. as nearly as your petition
ers can estimate. TO upwards Of $780,
600
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
TWO SETS. OF KIDS
DISRUPT THIS FAMILY

The old. old story OF your chill
dren and my children are qnarreling
with our children" was given a new
turn IN City Court this morning in
the ease Of William n Butler, ar
raigned on a charge OF breach Of the
peace. The charges were brought
against Butler by his wife. Eva But
Ter. who testified her husband did not
get along we'll with her children. In
the argument which ensued. when
the prisoner was given an oppor-
lunity TO question the witness, it ap-
peared that Mr.. Butler did not like
the way some of Mrs. Buffers chill
dren behaved themselves and Mrs.
Butler resented any attempt to direct
them.
81 eau not interfere in family uuar
pI-,' Judge Churchman, said. "You
must, however, adjust YOU differences as
tar MS possible ont OF court for we here
can deal only with affairs which concern
the public Advising both parties to
try to get along together the JudQe
then dismissed the case.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
aTHF BLIE PARADISE"

THE Blue Paradise which the
Messrs. Shubert viii offer al The
Playhouse tomorrow afternoon and
night. is generally conceded TO be the
reigning operate sensation OF both
America and Europe This brilliant
entertainment the work of Leo stein.
author OF The Merry Widow. and
Edmund Eysler, was first staged in
Vienna two years ago Its success
was instantaneous aud since then its
melodious score and ingenious story
have been aDplauded i'm every capital
Of continental Europe The Messrs.
emerged triumphant from the
struggle that cnsued for the Amer can
rights TO the play. Under their di-
rection The Blue Paradise" was first
presented in July, 1915. at the famous
Casino Theatre. New York. and every
reader Of q newspaper or a magazine
knows that the success it scored made
theatrical history For hftv-two con
secutive weeks this gavest OF light
ODeras attracted a succession OF
crowded houses that set a new record
on Broadway and in the historic play
house in which many of the most not
able musical successes of the past
quarter of century were first made
known to the metropolis. The effect
i've manner in which mirth. melody.
fun striking stage pictures and olab-
orate costuming have been blended
explains the rare vogue that THE
Blue Paradise attained with all
classes Of pleasure seekers.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Playhouse ATTENDANTS
WILL HEAR The Returns

In order that the patrons Of his
theatre may have an opportunity to
keen fully informed as to the election.
as we'll as eniov an excellent shows
Manager Allemann Of The Playhouse.
has arranged for full election returns
to be read from the stage tonight.
The returns will be read between
the acts and at such other times as
they can be worked in without spelling
the show and those who attend the
theatre will be kept fully Informed
and will know exactly how the count
is progressing In order TO give this
information Manager Allemann has
arranged for the best election service
which is was possible to obtain and
the returns will be complete and up to
the minute.
Patrons of the house no doubt will
appreciate this move. II Is promised
that the returns viii be complete and
those who attend the show will have
all Of the information ohtainable up
TO that time.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
SUBURBAN REPUBS
IN MONSTER RALLY

Republicans held a rousing demon
stration at Richardson Park last
night There was a parade followed
by mass meeting az the Richardson
Park Clubhouse. at which William
Tinsman presided, and addresses were
made by Robert H. Richards and David
j. Reinhardt. candidate COR Attorney
General of the State. Mr. Tinsman
also spoke. Owing to the lateness Of
the hour, William G. Jones did not
speak.
The parade was a big demonstration
for Charles Evans Hughes. United
States Senator dupont, Congressman
Thomas w Miller and the entire Re
publican ticket. Forming in Richard
son Park. the marchers passed over
the principal streets of Richardson
Park. Ashley and Bellemoor.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
DEFENDANT CLAIMED He
COT UNDERHAND SIGNAL

Por failing TO obey the signal Of the
traiiic officer. al Fourth and Market
streets yesterday. Harry johnson. of
No. 1871 jefferson street, was fined s5
and costs in City Court today. He tes-
titled he was given an undorhand
signal to proceed. Traffic Sergeant
Devinnish. who made the arrest. tes-
tilted Mr.. Johnson had disobeyed his
signal to stop and had caused a good
deal Of trouble in the traffic at Fourth
and Market streets, in consequence.
Philip /. Garrett was counsel for Mr..
Johnson.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
RICE -GISH CONCERT
Will Be REPEATED

Grace Church has had many musi-
cal events in recent years. but none
that gave more pleasure than the re-
cital given last night, by Leon Rice,
tenor. OF New York City and Rossi
Gish. the yioliniste. together with Mrs.
Jennie Caesar Rice. accompanist on
the piano. The singer made an inn
mediate and a deep impression. by
the wonderful brilliancy of his voice
and by the variation Of his program.
Leon Rice's treatment of singing is a
wholesome and interesting one. He
produces vocalization with absolute
ease. and his breathing was so per-
feet that it was q pleasure to OBJ
serve his mastery phrasing.
The audience will long remember
hs rendition Of THE Ninety and
Nine. "He Is Calling Me. The Ros-
alv" One Of the most exceptional
numbers was The Monotone" The
entire composition of eighty notes was
sung on the one tone. C natural. while
the accompaniment was one OF e1quis-
ite melody and sweetness.
Ross Gish performed wonderfully
on the violin. Her every appearance
was greeted with the warmest ap-
plause
Much praise is due Mrs. Rice for
her share in the evenings entertain
ment Her accomDaniments were in
themselves wonderful TO listen to.
When il became known that the
artist could repeat The concert on ac-
count Of having few days between
engagements. the large audience
voted unanimously in favor Of repi-
tition tomorrow night in the church
auditorium. The program will be suf-
ficientlv varied to suit each 'ndiv dual
taste. Seats for the recital will be
Tree and all arc invited TO attend A
silver offering will be received.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Open House TONIGHT
At CITY Y. NJ. c. A.

Open house" will be observed at
the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight. The election
returns viii be received over spe.
clal wire, and while waiting for them
to come IN a program OF athletic
events will be pulled OF IN the GYM
nasium for the entertainment OF the
visitors
A team from the business mems
class aud one from the 5.15 o'clock
class will play three games OF volley
ball. after which will come game
OF basketball, played by two teams
selected from among the members OF
the 545 o'clock young mems class.
BY that time Il s expected that the
results Of the election will be gen
orally known
The bowling alleys will be open aud
the league games will be played ac-
cording 10 schedule Women will be
welcome to The building tonight and
VIII have access TO every part OF u.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Al THE GARRICk.

A nifty bill greeted the first night.
ers az the Garrick Theatre last night,
and the audience showed its appreci-
alton by frequent applause George
Augur impressed many as a sort of
eighth wonder Of the world. lie is
nine-footer and a very conspicuous
figure in one OF the big acts on the
bill. musical comedy entitled Giant
Fear" There are ten in the company
and all are very clever. Another
extraordinary feature of the bill is
Stcindel Brothers act. These brOth-
ers are real musical artists who ap-
pear to he able 20 master any sort
Of an instrument in classic fashion.
They are especially interesting to per
sons who know something about the
fine points in music Stirk's wire
walking was quite q novelty. because
Of the wonderful ability Of this very
clever performer. Raymond Wilbert
is a clever entertainer. with his re-
markable demonstration of hoop Jug
Cling. His sketch "On the Links
was very good. A splendid dancing
act was given by Lou Crockett and
Jack WaldOn. who are past masters
in the art A clever dancing and
comedy number was given by Simp-
son and Deane GOclet. Marris and
Morey, cabaret boys. got lots OF ap-
plause for their lively and very good
work. Laura Burt and her COM
pany gave an interesting melodra-
matte farce entitled AN Empty
Room" which made quite a hit
At THE VICTORIA.
Tho patrons of the Victoria Theatre
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
@PIERRE PATELIN.-

II YOU desire to see the kind of play
at which the patrons Of the theatre
300 years ago laughed Their heads off
over in Paris. Germany and old Eng
land see Pierre Patelin." one of the
ten famous short PLAYS included in
the repertoire of The Washington
Square PLAYERS COMPANY. to be seen
here at The Playhouse. on November
"A. The play has made modern New
York roar quite as much as tradition
says the play patrons OF LONG ago roar
ed over its drollerv. II is the story
Of q cunning lawyer and a more cum
ming lout a pumpkin who steals sheep
and escapes hanging by engaging a
lawyer and then escaDes nav ng the
lawyer by matching his wits against
those OF the attorney.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
.FAIR ANn MARNER..


Fair and Warmer the clever
comedy which delighted so many peo-
pie on Us previous visit here a short
time ago. repeated its success at The
Playhouse last night II is doubtful
il more delightful show was ever
presented IN the theatre. The object
or the attraction is TO make people
laugh. and il does it most success
fully. The same attraction will ap-
pear this afternoon and evening.
While the show is the same the
company is entirely different so that
those who have seen it before will
really look upon il as a new show
because the company is different Il
is an excellent organization Mss
Dorothy Mackaye is the Blanny
Wheeler Of The piece and Miss Mac
kaye is a charming little actress.
This is the same part which was
played in the other company by Miss
Edna Hibbard Miss Mackaye is de-
lightful az all times. and Wilmington
is glad to have seen the part played
by two such clever women Ernest
Cossart is the Billy Bartlett. Helen
Joyce is Laura Bartlett, Rulof +. Cut
ten is Jack Wheeler. Alexander Her
bert is Philip Evans. Elsie St John
is Tess.e. Thomas Springer is Har-
rigan and Walter Woodhall is Pete
Mealey.
The company is excellent in every
respect and the performance Is in
every way pleasing
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
pELAwARE HospIrAL CASES.

accident cases reported from the Del
aware Hospital today were as follows:
Chnrles Poutasde- Ski, No. 203 Lom
bard street, loli arm cut
John Lattmer. helper for the Harlan
and Hollingsworth corporation, laccrat
cd scalp.
stanley Lamosk, No. 1873 Berg street
boil on upper lip.
John Meroski, laborer. Lobdcll Car
Wheel Works injury TO left eye.
John Iacewaski. laborer. fingers in
iurcd.
John hctler. laborer. Harlan and Hol
linssvorth torporation, right eye iniur
cd.
Frank Roskc. upper lip cut.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
SPEAKER WILL TELL OF
TRAGEDY IN asia Minor

Wilmington will be honored by the
presence of a distinguished visitor
tomorrow afternoon when the Rev r.
NJ. Labaree. of Tabriz, Persia arrives
20 deliver the address at the annual
praise service Of the Women's Mis-
sionaiy Society Of West Presbyterian
Church.
Mr. Labarec comes from the center
Of the terrible tragedy enacted in
Asia Minor. under the name Of the
World War; where thousands OF in
nocent Armenian and Syrian people
have been frightfully murdered by
the Turks. lie is an eloquent speak
en-. and coming from the field OF ac-
tion. will give to the people OF Will
mington first hand information.
Men as we'll as women are cor
daily invited to hear him
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
IRA ROBINSON killed
Between RAILROAD CARS

Crushed between two freight cars at
the plant of the Wilmington steel Com
pany. in South Wilmington about lC
o'clock last night. Ira Robinson, aged
IS years of Glasgow, Del, was instantly
killed. The accident occurred while Rob.
insou. who was member Of the shift
ing crew at the plaut, was coupling cars
Robinson roomcd at the Reliance Fire
Company and spent the week ends with
his wife and child AT Glasgow. lie is
also survived by his mother who lives
in West Fourth street this city
Deputy Coroner Nichols removed the
body 10 the morguc where it is being
held until the mans family is heard
from
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
AETNA COMPANY MILLS
EXPLODE: WORKERS ESCAPE
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press
POUGHKEEPSIE. n. -. Nov. r.
Two dye houses az tho plant Of the
Aetna Explosives Company, az Port
Even. Ulster county. about fifteen
miles from here. were wrecked by an
explosion Of chemicals this morning.
No workmen we're In the buildings at
tho time Of the accident.
Many men working IN the vi
cinity Of tho buildings were thrown to
the ground 10y the force OF the explo-
sion but all escaped with minor i'm
iuries. The loss rs estimated at more
than 100000.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
CONCERNED ABOUT HIS
WHISEEY HELD As EVIDENCE

DO have TO leave the whiskey?"
Abner Nardeh. a witness in City
Court this morning asked Judge
Churchman as he was about to leave
the court room. I'VE shall have TO
have II for evidence" Judge Church
man replied. and ordered Nardell
held under 500 bail as a witness The
case was that of Albert Gaines, col
ored. charged with taking a quart
bottle Of whiskey from Nardell last
night at Front and Shiploy streets.
Nardell testified that Gaines seized
the whiskey and ran. After hearing
the testimony in the case, Judge
Churchman held Gaines under $500
bail for Court Of General Sessions
and held Nardell under Sl00 bail as
q witness.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Tech. JR.. HIGH BOAT ON
SUSOUERANNA FLATS

General r. Coleman duPont's yacht
Tech. Jr., was high boat for the first
three days of the ducking season on
the Susquehanna flats, having bagged
a. IS and SS respectively. This made
a total Of 2l3 ducks bagged from this
boat j. r. SkellN and Henry Win
chester were on the boat and enter
tanned a number of friends during the
three days.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
An nm MAJESTIC.

lhi, time Sessuc llayakaWa Is sup.
ported by Myrtle Stedman and gives
very creditable performance in "The
Soul OF Kura-San.' the attraction at
the Majestic Myrtle ntcdman plays
the role of an American heiross aud
takes her part in a very satisfactory
munucr Her encounter with Mr.. la.
yakaWa during desperate struggle is
one OF the most thrilling encounters
seen on the screen.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
DRIVING ON WRONG SIDE
OF Street NOT EXCUSADLE

1T is inexcusable for anyone to
drive his automobile on the wrong
side Of the street" Judge Churchman
stated in City Court this morning
when Arthur S. O'Neil was arraigned
on charge OF violating the traffic
rules. ONeil was alleged to have
driven his automobile along Eleventh
street for several blocks on the wrong
side He was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
At THE QUEEN

That Mary Pickford following Is
ever on the increase is attested by
the big crowds that filled The spa
cious Queen yesterday at practically
all performances when Mary Pick
ford made her first appearance since
joining the ranks OF Independent
stars. in Less Than the Dust" There
are any number OF stars in picture
plays. but It can truthfully be said
that there is only one Mary Pickford.
The story Of Less Than the Dust"
was inspired by Laurence Hopes
poem in "Indias Love Lyrics" and
Hector Turnbull who constructed the
film drama. has woven an admirable
tale
The music played by the Queen
orchestra during the production is
one Of the features of the production.
Between shows the orchestra plays the
overture William Tell. which has re-
ceived many encores.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Child MURDERESS
Declared insane

Following examination by Drs. ?.
W. Tomlinson and George w. X. For
rest. Mrs. Irene Stopka, who on sun
day drowned her two young daughters.
Catherine. aged T. and Irene. aged 5
years. by throwing them into the
Delaware river al Gordon Heights.
was committed to the State Asylum
for the Insane at Farnhurst this af-
ternoon. Mrs. Stopka was found 10 be
mentally unbalanced. She was in
City Court this morning. but was not
arraigned. being held without bail
pending examipation.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
FUNERAL or MIR. GOODWIN.

Funeral services for John II. Cod
win Jr., who died at Butler. Pa. No
Vember 4, will be held at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon at the home Of
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Goodwin. ST. No. ili Walnut street.
Interment will be made in Lomhady
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
OFFICIALS ARE MOrINC.

u is expected that the furniture and
books of The Office of Chancellor
Charles NJ Curtis will be removed to
the new court house the next few
days. The next Office to be moved
from the old TO the new building viii
be that of the Clerk OF the Peace.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
HYDRO.AEROPLANr OvER CRY

Skimming lightly through the air
as a swallow, a hydro-acroplano pass
cd down the Delaware river this af-
ternoon. passing Wilmington and
New Castle at about o'clock. Just
what was the occasion Of the flight
was not learned.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
BACHELoR GIRLS ENTERTAIN.

The tpworth Bachelor Girls member-
OF Miss Elizabeth Moore's sunday School
Class, were entertained at the home of
Mrs Mildred Bennett Welsh, No. lib
kirkwood street last evening in honor OF
her marriage TO Howard Welsh The
evening was spent in singing, music. and
games. Those present were; Miss Eliza
beth Moore, Mrs. Ruth Barker Foster.
Lii Elderkin. Lula Lewis, Anna Burton,
Pearl Field. Elsie Morrow, Grace Spry,
Catharinc Downs. Anna Ulrich, Ada
Daniels lillian Sincs. Addic Sincs. Mil
dred Welsh. Chrstcen Mcintosh, Edith
Caldwell. Florence Coons. and Sadie
Price Clark Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett. Earl
Bennett. ami MIR. Howard Welsh, and
Miss Mablc Taylor.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
FRITZ EREJSLER

Fritz kreisler. the violinist. appears
likely TO play TO full house on No
There IS no greater artist who has
played in Wilmington and his concert
viii be a treat 20 all lovers OF music
There have been scores of Inquiries
concerning seats and the concert viii
be a success in every wav.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
Too Tired
To Work?

II you get up in the morning tired,
if you weary with little exertion and
il vim and 90 are lacking, depend
upon it that your liver is torpid. One
dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills viii
wake up" that lazy liver and make
you feel like new. Schenck's Man
drake Pills are worth trial tonight.
For eighty years we have been tell
ing the public that Schenck's Mandrake
Pills are purely vegetable and a fine
substitute for calomel without it's
mercurial effects. This is your proof
of their merit.
Uncoated or sugar coated 25c per
box from your druggist or by mail.
Dr.. J. H. Schenck & Son. Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1916-11-07

hailed the new Metro production.
Gods Half Acre" with delight yes
torday. the popular screen star. Mabel
Ialiaferro, appearing in the winsome
sole of Blossom. known as "The An
gel OF Rainbow's End" That Miss
Taliafcrro makes many new friends
goes without saying her delicate in
depreciation Of the girl who acts as a
blessing 10 the poor little crippled in
mates OF a sanatarium. and to the
aged dependents in the Old Peoples
Home. being a bit of rare histrionic
work
Thore will be special musical fea-
lures all week al the Victoria. Last
time today, Gods Half Acre" and
Chaplin in The pawnshop"
Evening journal., 1916-11-07
HIS FINGER LACERATED.

James Stafford was treated al tho
Homeopathic Hospital today for O
laceratcd finger
Evening journal., 1916-11-07

II the Want Ads did not do their
work we'll. they would not be so gen.
orally acceDted.-Adv.