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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
MISSIONARIES
FIRST SPEECH
SINCE TUESDAY
Says Politics is But a Means
of Getting Some
thing.
ADDRESSES STUDENTS
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
Participates in Christening
of the Daughter of
Mrs. Sayre.
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Williamstown, Mass, Nov. TO-
President Wilson, in his first speech
since the election, made to Williams
town folks and students of Williams
College, here today, declared: "Nov
that the campaign is over, we may
all address ourselves to the welfare
of the nation without partisan feel
ing"
He said that politics, after all, was
but means of getting something
done.
The president came here to attend
the christening of Eleanor Arson
Sayre, the second child of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Francis B. Sayre.
President Wilson leaves here to-
morrow for Washington where he
will arrive Sunday night.
Rhinecliff, N. Y, Nov. 10.-The
naval yacht Mayflower with Presi-
dent Wilson and Mrs. Wilson on
board, on their way to Williamstown,
Mass, arrived off Rhinecliff early
today after an uneventful trip up
the Hudson river.
The Mayflower anchored off
Rhinecliff before daybreak, but the
president die not come ashore urstii
$3.50 O'clock % take his train for
Wiiliamstown, where he goes to act
as god father for the second child
of his daughter, Mrs. F. B. Sayre.
Throngs lined the river bank, many
carrying American flags and when
the Mayflower's launch, carrying the
president and Mrs. Wilson was seen
to put off from the yacht, the crowd
rushed excitedly toward the landing
to greet them. Enthusiastic cheers
went up as the president and his
wife stepped ashore.
The presidents face was wreathed
in smiles. He looked completely hap
Ply. He had received by wireless the
word that he had been reelected. He
raised his hat and waved it to the
crowd as he and Mrs. Wilson set out
on foot for the railroad station near
by.
The secret service men had diff
Guilty in making way through the
crowd. AS the train pulled out, the
executive stood on the observation
platform and waved his hat to the
cheering people.
He was presented with a bouquet
of roses and Mrs. Wilson with vio-
lets.
Members Of the party said there
was no excitement at all when the
definite news of the presidents re-
election reached the Mayflower by
wireless, shortly after midnight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
BOTH PARTIES WATCHING
CLOSELY CALIFORNIA COUNT

San Francisco, Nov. 10.-California
politicians Of both parties are pre-
pairing tonight to keep careful watch
on the semi-official count begun on
Thursday by the secretary OF state.
With eighteen precincts missing
tonight, Wilson led by 1926 votes
Both the republican md democratic
state chairmen agreed that the miss
ing precincts would not change any
thing, but both differed on the re-
suit Of the official count
The democrats claimed the state
while the republicans predicted a
split in the electoral vote.
Legal counsel has been engaged and
secret service men detailed in some
of the larger counties.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
MAY INCLUDE
PENSACOLA IN
BIC CAMPAIGN
Business Men to Meet This
Morning to Decide
Question.
WOULD ADVERTISE
THE GULF COAST
Many Other Cities Along the
Coast Are in the
Movement.

A meeting viii be held at the San
Carlos hotel today at 10 O'Clock, when
bankers, land and business men of
Pensacola will consider a proposal to
include Pensacola, and Santa Rosa
and Escambia counties in the pro.
gram now under way to ''nationalize"
the Gulf Coast Country in big cam
paign of advertising and exploitation
covering period of five years. The
country to be embraced stretches
along the Gulf Coast from Pearl
River, Miss, including Alabama and
to the east line of Santa Rosa county
1t is possible that some adjacent sec
tons may be taken in, but this is not
yet determined
Meeting with the Pensacola inter
ests today will be John A. Fox. for
merly field director of the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress, who Is
well known in this city, and who is
now in charge Of the development Of
this plan as director Of the James
William Bryan Company. a combina-
ton Of group of publishing and de-
veiopment companies, having estab-
iishments IN New YORK, New Jersey.
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
Ington. It is proposed that a sum
of not less than $3.50 900, on a basis
of 100000 a year for five wears
be raised for this purpose, and it ID
pointed out that already Mobile,
through the Tourist Welcome Club
OF that city, has endorsed the plan
and has back of it the presidents of
Mobile banks, capitalists, lumber
men and business men generally Of
that city. The plan has likewise been
formally endorsed by the banking.
land and business interests of Ocean
Springs, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula
and Moss Point, while HattiesburD.
seventy-fve miles from the Gulf
coast, has pledged $4,000 a year to
the fund
Pensacola will be asked to send a
delegation for a conference of all the
Gulf coast country communities in
terested for meeting to be held at
Gulfport Tuesday morning. November
the 21st, at the Great Southern
Hotel in that city. These delegates
will organize what will be known as
the Gulf Coast Country Tourist and
Development League. They will then
incorporate under the law, and elect
board of administrators who win
manage the fund and the campaign
which is to follow.
Associated with Messrs. Bryan and
Fox is Mr.. Mr.. M. B. Trezevant. re-
Gently general manager or the New
Orleans Association Commerce. and
formerly president of the American
Association of Commercial Executive.
who is well known in Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
MONSTER GAR WAS
CAUGHT m BAYOU


Using what il known to fishermen
as a l7test white line, Hugh F. Con
zalez Yesterday morning hooked and
landed foni the. Little Bayou an al
ligatoi ar, weighing rs pounds. The
fish val five feet, four inches in
length, I'D vas displayed all day at
the WilSn-Biggs Sporting Goods
Store, on baztl Palafox street, where
many pepe viewed it during the
day.
Mr.. Goalez related to many in
quirers q'e a thrilling story of how
he hookesand landed the monster
after qui an engagement, during
which thdackle held securely, and
the greatreature was played out
and then Auled to the boat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
New Football Team
Will Give Dance

The newly-organized Pensacola
football team, which will play the
high school this afternoon, will give
a dance tonight at the armory hall,
and the newly-formed organization
gives promise of giving series OF
such entertainments, which their
friends and the general public viii be
urged to attend.
The team is composed of well
known young men, who are holding
out the hope that not only will they
be able to take all local contests, but
are contemplating going on foreign
gridirons and holding contests.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
EARTHQUAKE is
FELT IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Nov. 10.-A heavy
earthquake lasting almost half an
hour was recorded this morning on
Georgetown University seismograph.
First tremors were recorded at 4:24
o'clock. The heaviest shocks came at
4:31 and 4:32 a. m, and the disturb
ance ceased at 4:53 o'clock. Con-
sentative estimates placed the dis
lance at 1000 miles from Washing
ton, and it was thought the center
might possibly be within the United
States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
LADY, KNOWN HERE,
DIES IN CHIPLEY

News was received here last night
of the death at Chipley, Fla, Of Miss
Minnie Gamble. aged 20 years, for
merly resident of Pensacola. Her
death occurred at o'clock, and il
is probable that interment viii be
made at Pensacola. She is survived
by her parents, and two sisters, one
of the latter being Mrs. S. j. Birm-
ington, residing at 400 North Hayne
Deceased was a telephone operator
at the time of her death and as she
was universally popular, her death is
q source Of sincere sorrow to her
countless friends.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
GERMANY TO PROBE
SINKING OF MARINI

Washington, Nov. 10.-Germany
has informed the American embassy
in Berlin that the sinking of the Brit
ish steamer Marina on October 20
with the loss of the lives OF six
American horse tenders, will be thor
oughly investigated as soon as sub
marines operating on that date have
reported, according to confidential
advices received here today from
Berlin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
NEW BATTLESHIP
ARIZONA'S TRIAL TRIP

New York, Nov. 10.-l,he new bat
tleship Arizona put to sea from the
New York navy yard today on her
first trip since she was placed in COM
mission about month ago. She has
gone out for a "shake down." it was
said at the navy yard--a practice
cruise to test out her engines and
equipment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
VOTE OF WOMEN OVER 100000

Chicago, Nov. 10.-Women of Illi-
nois cast total vote last Tues
day of much more than 100000.
Figures, based on returns from
1878 precincts out of 1918 outside
of Cook county indicate that sos, 410
downstate women voted. The unoffi-
cial count of Cook county shows a
total women's vote of 310,964 with
only the two major parties con-
sidered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
MAHOGANY CARGO 4
MONTHS ON VOYAGE

Sailing from AKIN, West Africa,
July 5 for Pensacola, the American
schooner A. j. West, 483 tons, has
as yet not been reported, but there
appears to be no apprehension felt
for the safety of the vessel. The
schooner is loaded with a cargo Of
mahogany logs, to the order of the
Mengels, of Louisville, and is expect
ed to show up at this point almost
any day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
TUG DIXIE TO GO
TO MOBILE TO-DAY

Leaving early this morning, the
small tug Dixie, of the Aiken Com
pany's fleet, viii go to Mobile, for
the purpose of taking in tow a vessel
there to be returned here.
1t is expected that the former Rus
sian bark Avio, which is being re-
paired In Mobile, will shortly be re-
turned here, to be loaded for Cuban
points with lumber.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
PROHIBITION WAS
BEATEN IN MISSOURI

St. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 1o-State wide
nrohibition was defeated in Missouri
nv an overwhelming vote.
Returns from more than halt the
voting precincts gave a majority OF
more than 124,000 against the amend
ment The majority against prohibi-
ton in st. Louis was $4,000. The
majority for prohibition in the 1,55a
precincts outside of st. Louis report
ing was about $500.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
WILSON WINS BY
POPULAR VOTE in N. Y.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Nov. 10.-Total popu-
lar vote received by Wilson and
Hughes, but based on incomplete re-
ports and estimates, indicates, that
the president received 403,312 more
votes than Hughes.
The totals give President Wilson
1868, 713, Hughes S,160,401.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
FloridaIas Republican
MernF of Lower House

Tampa, Ia, Nov. I0.--For the
first timq q decade a republican
has been eted to the state legisIa-
ture.
DIR. H. Hood of Palm Beach
County, hdefeated Cecil R. Phillips,
the demotic nominee from that
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
Sentenced to Prison.

Just previous to the adjournment
of yesterdays session of the federal
court, young white man who gave
his name as Frank Slaughter
appeared before the court and plead
ed guilty to illicit distilling. He was
sentenced to serve one year and one
day in the federal penitentiary at
Atlanta, Ga.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
SINKING-THE ARABIA
FIRED ON SUBMARINE
~ AssoC1ArEp PRnss.

Cairo, Nov. 10.-Two German sub
marines were seen by persons on the
British steamer Arabia when she was
sunk in the Mediterranean last Mon
day. One Of them, according to the
Arabia's officers, was fired on by the
Arabia after it was hit by the tor
pedo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
L. & N. WILL TEST
THE ADAMSON BILL

Louisville. KY, Nov. 10.-Suit was
filed in the federal court this after
noon by the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad Company for the purpose
of testing the constitutionality of the
Adamson eight-hour law.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
COCKTAILS SAYS CANAL
SLIDES TO BE STOPPED
FOR ALL TIME TO COME
By AssocIArEp PREss.

Washington, Nov. 10.-The predic-
ton. that slides in the Panama Canal
will be overcome finally and for all
time" was reaffirmed by Major Gem
eral Goethals, governor of the Canal
Zone, in report made public by the
war department today.
General Goethals in the report de-
clares, he was moved to go into the
subject of slides again only because
of the many false reports that have
been published.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
SUCCESSOR TO DEAD
ELECTOR GIVEN WILSON VOTE

Seattle, Nov. 1870 far as is
known here the name of E. M. Con-
nor, nominated as Democratic presi-
Dental elector to succeed A. Stream,
who died the week before election,
was on every official ballot voted in
Washington. Hence Wilson will re-
ceive the full seven votes of the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
CLAIM TROOP MOVEMENT
BORDER FORESHADOWS
CHIHUAHUA EVACUATION
81 ASSOCIATED eRnss

San Antonio, Nov. 10.--The arrival
of a troop train at Juarez today bear
ing six hundred CarraIlza soldiers
from Chihuahua City, is regarded as
significant because of the pressure
Villa recently brought to bear against
Chihuahua. It is admitted here that
the sending of troops to the border at
this time might mean the evacuation
of Chihuahua City has commenced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 10.-Thirty
six precincts which should poll about
800 votes, and the 2,100 ballots cast
by guardsmen on the border and the
voters who vote under the absent law
tonight held the balance in Mime
sofa between Hughes and Wilson.
Without the above votes, Hughes
is leading by 523 votes. 1t viii be
several days before the state is CON-
plete.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
CLYDE FREIGHTER
rs DAMAGED
az ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Buzzards Bay, Nov. 10--The
Clyde line freighter Chippewa, from
Jacksonville to Boston was damaged
today when she struck a rock off the
entrance Of Cape Cod Canal.
She was afloat tonight, although
partly filled with water.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11

This is the second injunction filed
in the past two days against the
Adamson bill, the first being that Of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, at
Kansas City, Thursday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
LAKE STEAMER Is
LOST; Fl DROWNED

Calumet, Mich, Nov. 10.-The
steamer Castafia sunk off Manitou
Island last midnight Twenty-Five
persons were drowned and one saved,
it is reported.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
CONGRESSIONAL VICTORY
CLAIMED BY REPUBLICANS
In NORTH CAROLINA RACE
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Asheville. Nov. Incomplete re.
turns indicate the reelection of Con
gresham Britt, Republican, BY
thirteen votes, although the Demo
Gratis refuse to concede this.
Britt's election would give Repub
lcans ZIG in the house and Demo
Gratis 214, with one New Mexican seat
doubtful.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
MINNESOTA RETURNS
ARE STILL INCOMPLETE

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Nov. 10.--With
AZ precincts in remote sections miss
ing, Wilson has lead Of $3.50 votes
over Hughes in New Mexico.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
EXPECT ALL ROADS
TEST ADAMSON BILL

Chicago, Nov. 10.-AIl railroads of
the country are considering fling in
junction suits attacking the Adamson
law as was done by the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific here today. and
previously in other state BY the Union
Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe, according to Vice President
Sewall of the, Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul.
Louisville, KY, Nov. 1o.-DifficuI-
ties between the Louisville & Nash
vile and its frcmen, which have been
treatening strike. has been arbi-
trated.
Announcement that President Smith
had greed to arbitration vas made
this morning by Judge w. L. Cham
bers, Of the federal board of media
ton and Cancellation.
The difficulties to be arbitrated
grew out of the discharge of firemen
at Nashville and elsewhere because
it was said they had affiliated them
selves with the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Enginemen and Firemen. with
which the railway has no contract.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair Saturday. and Sunday.
moderate variable winds.
Yesterdays temperature: Highest, rs
degrees; lowest. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-11
THE JOURNAL

Carries the Associates PRESS report and
all the local news.
READ THE JOURNAL.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-11
PRIME MINISTER AsoU1TH RESIGNS.

For some time past there has been trouble brewing in the British cabinet which has finally resulted in the resignation DIT Herbert Henry Asquth who has held the position of prime minister for the past eight years
 I day going to be lord chancellor or prime minis ter Sometime in 1868 Asquith then pupil at the City of London School this reply his schoomates who asked him why he took much interest the dongs para ment Although Yorkshire bom 1852 Asquith brought mp London boy His parents intended him to become law yer and his studies planned with this in view His chief interest however, turned to politics and he constantly asked his schoofeows test his knowledge details of the composition of the house of commons.
 Just forty after young Asquith had declared his enuon 0 occupying either the highest legal political the British Isles he selected in 1908 as prime minister of cabinet which few years later confronted with one Of the most serious crises in the worlds history outbreak of the great European
 In the meantime Asquith had passed through the niver sy at Oxford with great brancy especially in the classics Then he entered the legal profession in which he forced his way by sheer merit until he became recognized leader.
 When he left the bar politics he sacrificed at least him for it's member in 1886 and he continued to represent during the whole of his parliamentary life.
 1t dd not take long, according to political reckoning for ASqulth to make for himself in parliament He took rather modest part debate for years while his party OppOson but he earned recognition from his party most immediately after his election by bringing about ta downfall of Lord Salisbury cabinet a motion which he in Oduced This brought Gladstone into power for a few short months, but ASqmth not member of the "Grand Old Mans" cabinet on that occasion
 only six years later 1892 that he became cabinet minister Then Gladstone picked him for the post of secretary which he held for three years as he continued in the office under the premiership of Lord ROscberv Then he again put the the Opposition benches for ten by the victory of the Unons party nd coming into power of Lord Salisbury who succeeded by his nephew
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-11

Boudoir Caps, Silk Shawls. Children's
 Hosiery. Shades. Eiderdown Slippers.
 Silk Scarfs, Oriental Pongee BOudoir Slippers, Women's Silvareign Sllp-on-Coats. In Various Shades. A Full Line of Kenyon Coats.
 Trunks,
 Suit cases and
 Handbags. Women's Silk and Woolen Mitts and Gloves. Mems Fancy Smoking
 Jackets.
 Vests,
 Sweater Coats,
 Pajamas,
 Nightgowns, Silk and Wool
 Underwear, Shoes, Suits, Underwear and Everything Essential Win Be Found Here for Men, Women and Children.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-11
POLICY OF u. 5. ON
SUB RAID RESTS ON
SAFETY OF SURVIVORS

WASHINGTON. Oct. l0.-~Final de-,
cision on the policy OF the United
States toward the u" boat raid OIL
the New England coast has narrowed
down. in the view of officials here, TO
4 cons idrratiul OF whether proper pro-
vision was made for the safety Of the
persons taken from the attacked YES
sells and .rtt III sea in small boats
High official circles are convinced
that only direct evidence OF INSULT
Client attempts 10 protect passengers
will develop Il diplomatic issue be-
tween the United States and Ger
many.
Today the state department dis.
closed that the United States will not
:accede TO Il contention OF the entente
iallies that all belligerent submarines,
whether craft like the C-53 or mer-
chantmcn like the Deutschland, should
be denied access 10 neutral waters
and neutral ports.
Stories of those rescued from the
ships sunk of Nantucket are being
secured by naval officials and on these
reports, many officials believe, de-
ponds the policy OF the government.
If they convince the President that
Germany's pledges have not been conf
piled with the whole submarine con-
troyerSy these officials expect. Wilt
be thrown open again.
1t is coutendeu in some quarter
that under the best conditions there
are elements Of danger in placing
passengers in open boats fifty miles
from shore.
The allied embassies today contin-
urd their policy of absolute silence.
No comment was made on the state
departments announcement that this
government had refused to acede TO
the allied contention regarding sub
marines in neutral waters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-11
suit OPENS TO "bUST"
ANTHRACITE TRUST

WASIlNGTON. oct. !n--NrEumcniS
of the governments suit Ia dissolve the
alleged monopoly of ANTHRACITE" coal
product IN and transportation built up
by III" Hr;tlng interests, began loda!
in the Supreme Court.
In opening IN" arguments assistant
Attorney G"ncr.tl Todd declared that the
Reading company, by it's control over
the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Tn"
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and
coal interests ana The l.rhiEh ana
Wilkes l;arrr Coal company controls o."
ncrccnl of all anthracite coal deposits
and carries onr-;hird Of all tonnage.
Through both its transportation and
production facilities. h" said, il pre-
SCENTS Il situation al tho northern So
ruritirs and the standard Oil cases
rolled into one"
Attorneys for the company denied
that there had h"cn any rate cNtor;i"n
unfair policies Ia consumers or COM
petitors or disnantling of acquired
competitors plants.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-10-11
HUNDRED WITNESSES
EXAMINED BY GRAND
JURY IN MARSHALL
WORK NOT COMPLETED, HOWEVER
AND REPORT DEFERRED
UNTIL TO-DAY.

judge II. =. II,rv"y yesterday opened
III. regular TALL term OF Ma:Sh:Ltt county
circuit court. over on" hundred Wiz
urSScS ,yt,r.> ~, hand when court npcncd
and toiiuwIn, the drawing OF the grand
jury The court got down 10 work most
at thc " ircSS,$ summoned being Nam
lanG The grand jury. h"WeEer did TO;
.suturlrjc is work last evening. and Will
,ikely rcpost about noon to-day
Tho grand jury is composed Of The
following. ". H. Lopez George f1ttcr-
son : NJ WelIn,a,,. t.. /. Sow gn;lrl. j chm
El,zz;tvd. JOHN Chapman Robert JunkinS.
John Il. Siv"rt. J. Shtpnau. Charles
Schultz. Charles SrhaG. Marion t\"YScF
f.. VI. Clarke. John s. Mcconnell, Charles
Riggs and J. i. Thompson.
IN" jury investigated th'' case aGa'nS;
Richard Kos, Of Ecuw"nd.wh" is charged
W':h tho killing nr Niji12nt l'or'c', ~
i;.nw"rd. ~ the morning Of August =.
Tn, shooting, at the time. WAS attrlo-
,:rrd 10 the fact that Porter was alleged
10 nnyc made 4 remark about EocS'S vile