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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-28
WILSON PASSES
6OTH MILESTONE
|. lBv Asaociatad Press. ,

Washington, Dec. 2S.-President
Wilson was so years old today. He
was the recipient of many congrat-
ulatory messages from all parts OF the
country and abroad. No special ceie-
bration was planned for the day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-28
MARYLAND
|. GIVEN UP
AS LOST
CIV Associated Press.l

Nantucket, Mass Dec. %. - The
steamship Maryland was regarded as
probably lost today. Search for the
vessel and her crew has been abandon
ed. Hope for the safety of the steam
Ier's thirty odd men lies In the possi-
bility that, they were picked up from
the ships boats by passing steam
ship. -. n s'.. %. .a-, .trg tg.sarag,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-28
Vast Quantities of Food
Shipped to Europe
nv Associated Press. j


Washington
reached value $67000000o
a
In
ed to $245oo000 Shipments cattle hogs
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-28

Washington 2s-The official of reply
President Wilson's received here early today So far
other communication and
said be substantially the the unofficial text received Tues
day Berlin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-28

CONTINUED on Page T.,
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Continued on Page 50.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
OCEAN FREIGHT RATES
ADVANCE 900 PER CENT

congestion Of grain at New York.
Cotton rates have increased at both
the ports Of New York and New Or
leans nearly 900 per cent, but It Is
still cheaper TO ship from New York
than from New Orleans. On january
1, 1916, the New York rate was $2.25
q hundred pounds, and the New Or
leans rate So. The cost of shipping
other commodities is considerably
higher at New Orleans than New
York. Wheat shipped from New Or
leans is taxed 54.s bushel.
Comparison between flour rates
from New York to Liverpool and
from Seattle to Hong Kong show that
the New York rate advanced in two
years from Is cents to 80 cents and
the Seattle rate from 25 cents to rs
cents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
SENATE VOTES
ONARMY BILL
APRIL 10
RY ASSOCIATED pRrss.

Washington, April S--With the final
passage Of the army bill assured in
the senate on April 18, there still is
speculation as to the final form the
measure viii take before going to the
joint conference committee. This
committee, it is expected, will recon-
Gle the house and senate measures
and work out bill which will ultim-
ately be enacted.
After agreeing to. consider the
sugar repeal bill Monday and Tues
day, the senate today decided to give
the rest of the time to the army bill.
voting on April 1S. The biggest fight
is expected on the proposals for the
peace strength of the regular army.
The bill proposes minimum peace
strength of one hundred and eighty
thousand. Many senators expect this
to be increased. Chairman Chamber
lain originally proposed two hundred
and twenty thousand. The house bill
peace strength is one hundred and
forty thousand.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
TEUTONS DEAL
HEAVY BLOW
T0FRENCH
BIZ ASSOCIATES PRESS.

London, April S.-The Germans
have captured two French points of
support, south of the village of Hau-
court, which recently fell into Ger
man hands. The Germans are con-
tinuing these persistent attacks to re-
duce the salient in the French lines
northwest of Verdun, both at Hau-
court and Bethincourt.
Paris admits the German advance,
but declares the fighting on the Beth
incourt side of the salient is favorable
to the French. Berlin says the Rus
sian offensive apparently is limited to
operations south of Dvinsk and is be-
ing repulsed.
Violent fighting has been renewed
on the Austro-I Italian front with the
Austrians as aggressors. Vienna
claims the capture of many prisoners,
Three Austrian aeroplanes, raiding
the Italian lines, failed to return, APP
parently falling into Italian hands.
Several vessels have been sunk in
the course Of the German submarine
campaign. Paris officially announces
the sinking u an Austrian transport
II fhs Adristie.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
His Mechanician and Track
Guard Killed at Corona,
Calf.
CAR OVERTURNED
IN A BIG CROWD
Strange Woman Stole a Dia-
mond Stick Pin From
Dying Man.
RY Assoc1ATED PREss

Corona, Cal, April Boob Bur-
man of Detroit, noted automobile
racer, his mechanician, Eric SHREDDER
of Chicago, and a track guard are
dead tonight as result of the over
turning of Burman's car IN the Cor
ona road race here today. Five spec
tators were injured, several seriously.
Burman's car threw wheel on the
ninety-seventh lap. The car over
turned in crowd. Burman's skull
was fractured and his left leg broken.
He died at hospital at Riverside,
CAL, twelve miles from here.
Mrs. Burrnan, who was with him
when he died, accused a strange
woman, who stood beside the cot
when Burman lay injured in the Cor
ona city hall, of stealing Burman's
diamond stick pin. The police said
the pin, valued at $500, was later
found on the woman.
The race was won by Eddie O'Don-
nell, covering three hundred and one
miles In three hours, twenty-nine min
utes and ffty-two seconds. Joe
Thomas was second and Eddie Pullen
third.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09

Mington, D. c., April s>--ocsan
freight rates on some commodities,
particularly wheat, are 900 per cent
higher than at the beginning Of the
war. A letter written today by DR..
2. e. Pratt, chief Of the foreign and
domestic commerce bureau, to Chair
man Alexander, Of the house mer-
chant marine committee, considering
the administration shipping bill, calls
attention to the jump in rates and
reviews the shipping situation
Grain has headed all commodities
in the rapid rise in rates. From Al
cents a bushel in January, 1914, the
rate has become 40.6 cents today from
New York to Liverpool. From Bos-
ton It is some FIVE cents cheaper. The
higher rate from New York is at
tributed by DR.. Pratt to long delays
and high demurrage charges due to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
TWO CENTERS
To STORM IN
ATLANTIC
~ AssocIATEp PRESS.

Washington, April s.-The storm
which was central over the gulf
states yesterday, advanced northeast
ward and this morning it had two
centers, one OFF Cape Hatteras and
the other over the Ohio valley. Wealth
er bureau reports indicate that the
storm off Hatteras will move north
ward, increasing In intensity.
Temperatures have fallen consid-
erably in the gulf states and readings
are much below the seasonal average
over nearly all districts east of the
Rocky mountains.
Frosts are probable tonight in the
east gulf states and the interior of
Georgia and South Carolina.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
America Dislikes to Doubt
the Good Faith of
Germany.
FACTS, HOWEVER,
POINT TO GERMANY
United States May Be Com
PEELED to Act on Circum-
stantial Evidence.
~ ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Washington, April Germany,
after an investigation of the recent
sea disaster, is ready to assure the
United States that no German sub
marine attacked the channel steamer
Sussex, according to unofficial advices
from Berlin. From the material at
hand, It is said, Germany also will
reply to the American inquiries re-
garding the steamers Englishman,
Manchester Engineer, Eagle Point and
Berwindvale that no blame attaches
to Germany.
Ger1nany's disclaimer in the Sussex
case, surrounds the United States POI
sition with more difficulties. Action, If
any is taken, may turn from the Sus-
sex to the accumulation of ships de-
stroyed without warning since Ger
many gave assurances governing all
the submarine campaign.
The United States is awaiting fur
Their evidence in the Sussex case and
facts in the position of a Judge of a
court of law upon the evidence a de-
cision win be reached with the United
States sure of the facts when it acts.
While it is difficult for the United
States to doubt Germany's good faith
the administration Is. prepared to act
on circunstantial evidence of sufi-
Gent strength. The evidence thus fan
obtained indicates the Sussex was tor
pedoed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
INDICATES AMERICANS ARE
CLOSE UPON VILLAS TRAIL

Washington, April SIN formally
denying that the immediate with
dxawal Of American troops from Mex
leo Is contemplated, Secretary Baker
indicated that the troops are close
upon Villas trial and the expedition
might accomplish its purpose soon-
He said the object Of the expedition
was stated when It was undertaken,
and It never has been changed
Publication today Of The texE ~
the original order 20 cross sSse bsg-
der revealed that no specific 1fssesses
10 capture or kin Vfla was Enesz1eS.
The order, az made public ~ Matsg
General Scott, chief 81 etzH, ssassS
the work Of the United States tyoegs
wouid sbe regarded - h1Eszs6 a.
soon as Villas band Il kn1wn ~ hays
been broken mp"
Lansing also Issued = statement
saying he knew Of 10 fntssssSz %
withdrawing the troops. The war ass
state departments seemed satisee.
with the transportation sft1stioa 70
day. Supplies are naeysnz from prf-
vate shippers along The Hezfean rail-
roads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
Tristan Speaker.
a Famous Player
Sold to Cleveland

New York, April s.-Tristam
Speaker, famous outfelder and one Of
the highest priced players in the
game, was traded today by the Bos-
ton Americans to Cleveland. In re-
turn for Speaker, Boston will receive
cash consideration, the amount of
which was not announced, Pitcher S.
P. Jones and another player to be
chosen later.
The deal is said TO be due to the
inability of Speaker and the Boston
club to come to salary terms. Speaker
is said to have got eighteen thousand,
five hundred dollars from Boston
when he was sought by the Federals
two years ago. This year Boston is
said to have offered him a contract
for nine thousand.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
Flyer
Captured A nd
Brought Home
Observation Balloon Is Re
turned to City From
Argyle Last Night.

The runaway balloon, which uncere-
moniously pulled up stakes early Fri
day morning and took its departure
from the aero station, was returned
to the city last night, somewhat worse
for its mad fight into the interior,
but it was stated the craft can be
repaired at the factory and perhaps
be in as good condition as before it
encountered pine tree near Argyle.
Reports reached the city Friday
night that the balloon had been cut
almost to shreds by people living
near Argyle, but it was stated last
night that only about ten per cent Of
the canvass had been carried away.
One man had cut a strip eight feet in
width and about eighty feet in
length from the big bag, but he was
found and the piece recovered, so it
can be placed back in position.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
ONLY ABOUT 1E0 MEN
OF VILLAS BAND KILLED

SIN Aueouio, April s.-That Cen
arnl Funston does not regard the
task of breaking up the villa band as
accomplished was made clear at Fort
Sam Houston today. The net result
az The three weeks campaign, It was
Pointed out. has been the killing Of
but . few more than one hundred and
fifty villa followers and the extern
don Of the American line four hun
drcd miles into Mexico. Villas or
ganixation Is still intact, so far as
the officers here know.
The failure Of the United States to
get the use Of the Mexican railroads
caused talk here of the possibility of
moving the present scene of Ameri-
can operations IN Mexico. Preside,
Texas, opposite Ojinaga, has been
proposed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
MEX|CANS ARE
LOOKING FOR
4 SENSATION
Mexican Garrison at Juarez
Is Being Rapidly Re-
inforced.
AMERICANS CANNOT
MOVE ANY FURTHER
Troops Must Be Withdrawn
or Mexican Railroads
Used.
q AssocIATNp PRESS.

Fl Paso, April Army off,
cers were quoted here today as
saying that the expedition is at
q standstiII unless the use of the
Mexican railroads Is granted the
Americans or the army on the
border Is substantially reinforced.
This talk, coupled with persis-
tent reports that the Americans
might be withdrawn brought
statements from Mexican Off
cials that sensational develop
ments are expected. General
Cavira IL said to have been re-
Ileved Of command Of Juarez and
the garrison there is being REIN
forced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
LUMBER MEN CAT LEMEN IN
OF NORTHWEST SESSION NAME
MILLS SOUTH 81 DIRECTORS
Retail Dealers Are Guests on
Tour of Southern Pine
Association.
CENTURY
PLANT SATURDAY
Will Spend Today in Pensa-
cola and Go to Bagdad
Tomorrow.

AS guests Of the Southern Pine As
twelve large retail lumber
dealers of New York and Pennsyl-
vania, reached Pensacola late yester-
day afternoon. They are accompanied
by Thomas E. Flanders, of New Or
leans, inspector of grSles, who is
plotting them over the south that
they may have first-hand informa-
ton on the manufacture of southern
pine as we'll as acquainting them
with the methods of grading and the
kind of trees from which the lumber
is taken.
The party is composed of G. R.
Rexlor, Jas. j. Mum, J. G. F. Mott,
Fred Fl. Cook, Walter Hatch, F. f.
Cronnell, W. A. Tracy, H d. Gould,
JOS. S. Caldwell, K. c. Ewartz, G.
NJ. Wilson and T. E. Flanders.
They spent yesterday at Century,
where they. inspected the large plant
of the Alger- Sullivan Lumber Co.,
coming to Pensacola in automobiles
to spend Sunday. Tomorrow morn
ing they will go to Bagdad and visit
another large plant, the Stearns &
Culver Lumber Co., which is a mem
Der of the association. From Bagdad
they journey to Lockhart for 4 view
of the largest plant in this section
the Jackson Lumber Company.
The dealers already have visited
mills in Louisiana and Mississippi
and last night said they had gainec
vast knowledge Of the southern
lumber industry as a result Of THU
tour.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
Storm Drives
the Presidents
Yacht to Port

Washington, April 6.--President
Wilson, vino left last night on the
presidential yacht Mayfloyger for a
weekend cruise, viii return TO Wash
fnzs1n a. once, arriving about 4:30
). n. today. Snow and sleet were
given officially as the cause for his
rs4ara. Secretary Lansing said no
new information had been received
from ire German government con-
sersing The submarine question, but
Il vas expected at any time. The
secretary plans 70 see the president
tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
FARM LAND VALUES
RAPIDLY INCREASING

Washington, April s.-Farm land
values are increasing almost by leaps
and bounds. Fi~rres made public
today by the department Of agricul-
tire show that values for the United
States, taken as a whole, increased
25.7 per cent in the past four years
and lis per cent last year. The fg
ures are based upon reports from the
departments field agents.
The value Of farm lands, without
improvements, is estimated at $45.50
per acre, compared with S40.85 a year
ago; $40.31 two years ago, and $3.50
three years ago, and s36.23 four years
ago. Increases have been general
with one or two notable exceptions IN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
French Steamer
Shened Without
the Least Notice
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Marseilles, France, April 8.-The
large French steamship Colbert. was
shelled without preliminary warning
by sumbarine in the Mediterranean,
but being under a full head of steam,
escaped her aggressor by superior
speed, at the same time sending out
wireless warning Of the submarines
presence to other ships in the vicinity.
The Colbert, of 5819 gross tons, 377
feet long and AZ feet beam, was built
in 1908 in French Mediterranean ship
yards.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
Huge Profits
Been the RelUard
of Ship O1Dners

NEW YORK, April s-Huge profits
have been the reward Of British ship
owners the past year, according to
consular reports of dividends declared
by several companies recently. Adj
vices to the commerce department to-
day say that Lamport & Holt, whose
ships are in the American trade,
after providing for losse and depre-
citation, have profit for 1915 of ST.
620,043.
The company's dividend probably
will be raised, it was said, from s
to 10 per cent. Almost million
dollars viii be put in a reserve fund.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
Young American
Wounded While
At French Front
az Associated PRESS.

London, April s.-Lieutenant Wal
ter G. Oakman, Jr., Of New York,
who enlisted in the grenadier guards
soon after the beginning of the war,
and was recently wounded in action in
France, has been brought to Calais,
en- route to England. His father and
mother are coming to see him on a
steamship due to arrive tomorrow.
Lieutenant Oaluan Is son Of Mr..
az. Mrs. Walter G. Oakmsn, Of New
York, and a grandson Of Roscoe Con-
king. He was graduated from Har-
ward and was about TO enter a pro-
fession when the war began. He en-
listed in the armored motor service Of
the British army, and soon after was
offered a commission in the guards.
For months his regiment was almost
constantly under fire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
DUTCH GOVERNMENT
MAY CALL RECRUITS

London, April IA bill has been
submitted to the second chamber Of
the Dutch parliament to authorize
the government, in view of the pre-
vailing extraordinary circumstances,
to call up, if necessary the recruits of
the 1917 class, says Reuter- dispatch
from The Hague.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
Will Ask County to Levy
Small Tax for Tick
Eradication.
DR.. KNAPP TELLS
OF INTEREST HERE
Says People, as a Rule, Want
County Cleared Of
Ticks.

Widespread interest featured the
meeting of the Escambia County Cat
tlemen's Association, which convened
in response to call in the offices Of
the Escambia County Fair Associa-
ton yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
when directors were announced from
all districts, thirty-tvo in number.
There was a good attendance. Presi-
dent w. c. Barrineau presided. T. L.
Atkinson, vice president, and Secre-
tary n. ]. Lillard were the officers
present.
DR.. A. S. Knapp Of Washington was
present and spoke at length on tick
eradication. This discussion was
entered into by large number pres
ent, and the short talks wSre listened
to with much interest.
The county commissioners VIII be
asked to make levy of quarter
mill to be used for the eradication Of
cattle tick, and committee was APP
pointed to properly present such a re
quest. This committee consists Of II.
G, Jacob, u. w. Hardy, w. n. Her
rider, S. W. Hiatt and T. L. Atkinson.
This committee viii 20 before the
board of county commissioners at the
next meeting of said board and pre-
sent the request. 1t was believed
that there is ample law to permit the
board to make such levy for the
parrpses to which It viii be applied.
DR.. Knapp, In response to a query
from Mr.. HerTider, relative to the
/ general average, in point Of interest
in this county as compared with other
sections which he visited, stated that
he had found interest here considera-
/ bly, above the average.
The meeting was adjourned subject
to the call Of the president, and it
was announced that the next meeting
will take place at Moline, that being
a central meeting place, and one
easily reached from all sections Of
| Escambia.
/ DIRECTORS NAMED.
The directors from all parts Of the
country, or from all districts, were
announced as follows:
East Pensacola-Richard Saunders.
/ Ferry Pass-Gid. Murphy.
Gull Point-Frank Mariner.
| 0Iive-Ed. Jones.
| Gonzalez-H. w. Tieggt.
Cottage Hill-C. W. Mcdonald.
| Quintette-T Fl. Barrineau.
| Molino-Elvis Morgan.
Barth-Eldo Hicks.
McDavid- Riley Brewton.
Bluff Springs. w. Crary.
| Century-Frank J. Hecker, Jr.
Bratt-W. Y. Gordon.
| Wardville-E. Ward.
| Walnut Hill. G. Teat.
Davis Settlement-M Dove.
PinevilIe-Ben Hubbard
Il Barrineau Park-E. Z. Morgan.
4 Earnestville-W. 7. Earnest.
I Muscogee McKin1on.
4 Beulah-Tom Barrineau
Klondyke-J. T. Taylor.
Bellview-E. J. Leonard
Millview-E. III. Goodwin.
Myrtle Grove-C. G. Wehneier.
Oak Grove-James O'Farrell.
Cantonment-E. r. Bowman.
Pleasant Grove-Archie Benton.
Brent-H. c. Clopton.
Il Fnon-Alfred Beck.
Pensacola. B. Perkins and dar-
. ~ FERRIS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
SNOW IN VIRGINIA.

Roanoke, Va, April s.-Roanoke
awoke this morning to find itself
wrapped in a mantle of snow and
with every heating plant in full blast.
These wintry conditions offer a
marked contrast to trees and bushes
In full bloom. Peach trees are COW
cred with blossoms.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
SHOWS
REPORTED
IN NORTH
- AssocrATEn pRrss.

Philadelphia, April S.-As much as
six inches of snow fell in many parts
of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to-
day, the weather bureau reporting the
storm as a record breaker for this
time of year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09

the northwest.
The exceptional increases of last
year are attributed in part to the re-
action in the south following last
years temporary depression and to
the stimulus Of war prices, particu-
larry for grain.
The percentage increases IA tbs
past year by sections are:
North Atlantic states, 10 per cant.
Eastern part Of north central
states, 8 per cent.
Western part Of north central
states, IL per cent.
South Atlantic states, ID per cent.
South central states, IL per cent
The far western states, IL per cent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
HOLLAND STEAMER
WAS NOT ToRPEDOED

London, April S.-Reuter's CORES
pondent at The hague teIegraphs
that Germany has informed Holland
that the Dutch steamship Palembang,
sunk near Calloper light last month.
was not torpedoed by German sub
marine. It is said no German spe-
marine was IN the vicinity at the
time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
heavy IN CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, April S.-Southern Ohio
experienced its heaviest April snow
fall in years last night and early to-
day. Two and one-half inches fell
here today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
CON POsTPONEs GAME.

Richmond, Va, April S.--This att
ernoon's practice game between the
Philadelphia Americans and the Rich
mond International League team was
called off on account of cold weather.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
FRENCH SUBMARINE SANK
AN AUSTRIAN TRANSPORT

Paris, April Sit was officially an
nounced today that a French sub
marine has sunk an Austrian trans
port in the Adratic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09
PENSACOLA WEATHER

Fair Sunday and Monday.
Rising Temperature Mon
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09

Yesterdays temperatures
Highest, 81 degrees;
lowest 81 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-09

The Ideal Summer Resort
BATHING, BOATING, FISHING
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-11-01
VUilVEh A SUb|R LAS tPU[S-
ThS EN- FAVOR Dc HUGHES


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NUEVA YORK. Ocgubre 3l.-Las
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vor del candidate reptIbiicamo tiencn
seguridad en- 81 triunfo del confirm
cante De Nh Wilson.