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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
KNOTT'S STATEMENT
ON PRIMARY CONTEST

county it was without my knowledge
and consent. In order to prevent
that sort of thing being done, I did,
shortly after the primary, write to
every county in the state, requesting
that the ballot books be carefully
safeguarded, and also requested the
Attorney General to wire the county
officials at my expense to the same
effect. It is easy to make charges Of
fraud and then get ex-parte aft
davits to support such charges.
That, however, is not a proper meth
cd of establishing those charges, but
if there is any truth in such charges
they should be brought before the
proper tribunal, where a proper in
vestigation of the charges may be
made and legal evidence thereof, if
there is may be submitted.
am advised that the Supervisor
of Registration and County Judge of
Madison county are ready to testify
that the ballot boxes were kept in
the County Judges vault after being
received from the inspectors, and
that they were carefully safeguarded
between the time of the first count
and the second count.
Burden of Proof on Mr.. Cats.
If Mr.. Cats and his friends can
secure any legal evidence that the
ballot boxes in Madison county were
tempered with the burden is upon
them to produce it before some
court of competent jurisdiction,
where the entire matter can be prop
erly and orderly investigated. The
newspaper columns are not the
proper place for determining such
matters.
In justice, however, to the Off
Gals of Madison county, / think-that
the public mind should remain open
and not jump at conclusions with
reference to the charges made by
Mr.. Cats until he has proved his
charges in some court in a proper
manner.
The recounts which have already
been made in the various counties
demonstrato the fact that / was
nominated, irrespective of the re-
count which was made in Madison
county. The gains by accurate anC
correct count made in ether places
have almost overcome the apparent
lead of Mr.. Cats, as announced by
the State Canvassing Board, of 26(
votes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
Ferry Pass Bridge
Soon Be Reality
Continued From Page Onc)

Pass bridge, our link of the Spanish
Trail would be broken.
Mayor of Milton Talks.
w. w. Clark, mayor of Milton, fol-
lowed with a splendid address in
which he expressed satisfaction that
the Molino bridge should be at last
realized, and described how impor-
tant the Ferry Pass bridge was, con-
Meeting as it did two different reg
ions.
Jennings Endorses Plan.
Regarding the expense of the
bridge" said T. A. Jennings, "I want
to say to you, talking as tax payer,
that never object to higher taxes, if
1 see 1 am getting something for my
money. Mr.. jennings then pointed
out that it is the duty of the two
counties to build the bridge at Ferry
Pass, because this will give us a good
road-not a piece of a road-"and g
new highway is worth as much as g
new railroad"
ROllo Makes Talk.
Peter L: Rollo summarized the i'm.
portance of the Ferry Pass bridge
when he said 1--WE need the bridge al
Ferry Pass more than anything elst
outside of groceries" The bridge il
necessary for the development O.
West Florida; it's advertising value
will be untold; it will bring Thousands
of people, automobile tourists, t.
this region which to them now is I
closed book.
J. HI. Collins Speaks.
]. H. Collins, postmaster at Milton
gave two interesting talks. He emu
merated the reasons why the bridg
was a necessity, and was the first t.
breach the idea of its being a to-
bridge. In his second speech, he SAT-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
Road Repairs
Being Ruhsed

Continued From Page one.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
DAVIS SAYS ALL
POSSIBLE BEING DOM

POSSIBLE BEING DONE
That all possible work is being
done on the roads and bridges near
Marcus Greek, so that the rural mail
service will not be discontinued, was
the statement made to The Journal
last night by Commissioner Davis
who represents that district on the
county board.
Mr.. Davis stated that road crews
had been sent out Immediately after
the hurricane, but practically no
work could be done as the clay pits
were filled with water, and whenever
a section of road was relaid, it was
washed out almost Immediately.
The road question is now considered
a very important one, as the post
master here has received orders from
the department headquarters to dis
continue service over the motor route
unless the roads are fixed. The
chief difficulty is found near Marcus
Creek, which on account of the rains
is far of the banks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28

ception to Ambassador Won BernstorfF
which he had planned at his home
for last evening had been indefinitely
postponed, he was asked when the
Deutschland would leave.
"She will not leave for a week,
answered Mr.. Luederitz. He would
not add to this statement, however,
when he was asked the cause of fur
Their delay IN the vessels departure al
though clearance papers had been
taken out. The postponement of the
reception to the ambassador was oE-
ing to his inability to come here lasr
night, Mr.. Luederitz said.
The Deutschland crew slept aboard
the interned North German Lloyd
steamer Necker last night.
The Journals Want Ad
way will get you results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
PROMINENT SANTA ROSA MEN
IN PENSACOLA THURSDAY

The following prominent men from
Milton and other points in Santa Rosa
county were in Pensacola Thursday
in joint session with citizens of this
city and county, to take measures for
constructing bridge at Ferry Pass:
II. I. Cohen, ]. E. Feinn, J. E. Fuller,
J. F. Poore, commissioner-elect; N,
G. Gyler, ]. G. Stewart, T. T. Collins,
P. TomaseIlo, J. f. Keene, commits
sioner-elect; w. w. Clark, attorney,
mayor of Milton; ]. F. Stewart, Oliver
Jernigan, commissioner; W. n. Ham
ilton, Fl. w. Thompson, CLERK Of court;
W. n. Power, J. c. Macarthur, COM
missioner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28

It was the assassination of Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand and his wife,
the Duchess of Hohenburg, just two
years and one month ago today, that
lit the fuse leading to the European
powder-barrel.
For month peace hung in the bal
ance, till on July % Austria declared
war on Serbia, plunging the world
into combat.
Francis Ferdinand and his wife,
who had been Countess Sophie Chotek
a Bohemian, were shot by Gavrio
Princip, Serb student as the royal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28

that there were three possible plans,
whereby the bridge could be built:
~ to be built by some outside COM
pany, the two counties granting a
franchise for that purpose, and opera
ted on a toll basis; ~ a bond dis
trict to be created and the bridge
operated on toll basis; (3) a cor
poration of home people to be formed
to build and operate the bridge for
the tolls.
Development Follows Road.
D. R. Read, editor of the Milton
Gazette, indiscussing the need for
the bridge, told how in Texas when
roads were built through regions
where farm houses were miles apart,
the country Immediately filled up.
The people were able to get there. He
also mentioned how in South Florida,
land has increased from $50 to $3.50
an acre simply because a fine high
way was built.
County Officials Endorse.
W. G. Barrineau, chairman of the
Escambia county commissioners, fol-
lowed with a strong endorsement of
the bridge, as did Oliver Jernigan,
chairman of the Santa Rosa county
commissioners.
w. A. McRae Talks.
w. A. McRae, commissioner of ag-
riculture, made a speech which was
one of the hits of the day. He de-
| scribed the unbuild tendency through
out this country. and discussed wa Is
nd means of bonding. He advocated
the toll fIElcA. aud stated that the
tolls would soor Yay for the >~'dge
and woull serve to maintain it az
well. Thousands of visitors would be
attracted to the country, and the out.
siders would be the ones building oul
bridge.
Cost VIII Be Low.
Peter Tomasello, the Nestor Of
Santa Rosa county, a man whose
judgment is unchallenged, and who
has alweys identified himself with
the forward trend of the times, en-
dorsed the bridge and discussed its
probable cost. With facts and fig
ures, he proved that it could be con
structed for something like 100000
Earl Thornton, city engineer, later
confirmed this, saying that by his es
innate, it would cost sos, 760 to builc
the bridge, timber construction, o,
100000 concrete construction.
Need it ANY Cost.
James G. Pace while he though
these estimates too small, stated tina
even if the bridge cost twice as much
it should be built.
100000 Tourist Coming.
]. B. Perkins followed with an in
teresting speech, in which he mad
the suggestion that was finally adopt
ed by the meeting. The building o
the bridge at Ferry Pass, said MI
Perkins, would give US a thorough
road on the Spanish Trail whicl
would bring 100000 tourists through
this region a year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
aprrrAT. no THr JOURNAL.

OA~@N@e@~s
Tallahassee, Fla, July 27.-Hon w.
v. Knott has issued the following
statement relative to the gubernator-
ial contest question.
feel that my friends all over the
State, and the public generally, are
entitled to know what the situation
is at present in the contest for the
gubernaiorial nomination, and also
what my position is in regard to the
charges of fraud made by my oppo-
nent, Mr.. Cats, and which he has so
widely circulated.
In previous statements / have at
tempted to state clearly my reasons
for entering this contest and my rea-
sons for insisting that correct and
accurate count of the votes would
show that / was nominated by the
Democratic party at the late primary
election for governor of this state. |
shall attempt briefly to state the stu
alton as it stands in each county
where votes have already been re-
counted.
Before going into these details,
however, there arc certain facts
which do not wish the public to lose
sight of.
Cats Instituted First Mandamus Suit
In considering the whole situation
the fact must not be overlooked that
/ did not start the litigation in regard
to the nomination.
As a matter of fact, Mr.. Cats
started the first mandamus proceed
ing in Alachua county before the
State Canvassing Board met. In adj
dition to this, Mr.. Cats and his
counsel have been on hand at every
hearing before the Circuit Courts
and before the Supreme Court. Mr.
Cats and his counsel very promptly
filed original proceedings and under
took to get writ of prohibition from
the Supreme Court to stay the hanC
Of Judge Simmons in ordering a re
count in Duval county. No fair
minded citizen would question tn,
integrity of our courts, and they ar
open to Mr.. Cats as well as myself
and in seeking to claim my right
through the aid of the courts, / an
doing nothing more than what ever
other citizen of this state has per
feet right to do, and what Mr.. Gait
himself has done.
Cats Benefited by First Correction
Besides Mr.. Cats action in tn
court as mentioned, he also require
and had sent from Taylor count
and Columbia county amended II
turns (which resulted in a net gal
for him of 788 votes) in order thu
the true vote as cast in those coui
ties might be before the State Can
vassing Board. That is the san
sort of action which | am now insis
ing upon with reference to 9th,
places.
That mistakes were made on Il
first tabulation of the votes in ever
county of the state has now bee
clearly demonstrated. All that
want, and all that 1 will claim al
credit for, is an accurate tally and
correct count, and in demanding tn
l believe / have the support of {
fair-minded Democrats of the sta
of Florida.
1t is difficult for me to understal
why my opponent should so sire
uously resist a fair and accura
count of the ballots as marked by t
electors.
Alleged Fraud in Madison County
So far as / have observed in t
statements and afidavits sent out
Mr.. Cats, the attacks are direct
against the recount of Greenville p1
cinct and precinct No. 6. If the
has been any tampering with the b
lot boxes in any precinct in Maids
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28

automobile rounded a street corner in
Sarajevc, capital of Bosnia.
After the assassination Austria de-
manded punishment of the instigators
of the plot, and asked permission to
participate in the investigation, also
requiring supervision over Serbian
courts.
Serbia granted all demands except
that of participation by Austria in
Serb courts. Austria repeated her
demands in an ultimatum on July %,
and meeting no favorable response,
declared war on July %.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
MANY STREET ARCS
DARK HALF OF NIGHT

Many street arc lights in the city
were placed in the Cottages" class,
as the electric company describeg
lights not showing up brilliantly. l.
appeared some trouble affected only
those of the Palafox and intersecting
circuits from Wright street to the
bay, and from Baylen to Tarragona
streets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
PACKING HOUSE FIRM
TAKES A NEW NAME

1t is no longer Sulzberger Brothers,
but Wilson & Co. This change of
name of firm which has representa-
tives in every city Of consequence in
the United States and in nearly all
foreign countries, was announced re-
Gently. T. E. Wilson, president, is e
packing house expert of many years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28
American Note
Be Presented by
Page In London
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, July 27.-Ambassauor
Page tomorrow probably will present
to Great Britain the United States
note, protesting in what is described
as vigorous terms, against the Brit
ish black listing of American firms.
The note will be made public today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-28

the various school district, and notary
bonds Of c. E. Hoffman and w. C.
Trimmer were accepted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
AT THE LASALLE.

Today's feature at the LaSalle is
entitled Father and the Boys" and
features Digby Bell as the good-na-
tured wealthy old gentleman who
declines to be put upon the shelf
and shows his young sons that he
can set them a fast pace when he
wants to do 30. The drama was
written by George AIDE and is filled
with the Hoosier humOrist's bright
ideas.
on Thursday will be seen a rO-
mantle war drama based upon the
we'll known poem, Barbara
Frietchie" The cast includes one of
the youngest favorites of the stage.
Mary Miles Minter, as well as one of
the oldest players before the foot
lights Mrs. Thomas Whiffen. Mrs.
Whiffen was here at the oliver a
few seasons ago with Ethel Barry
more and has taken up motion pic
ture work since her retirement
from the speaking stage. The pic
ture is hlled with realistic war scenes
and beautiful pictures of the earlier
DAYS of American history.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
THEATERS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The Auditorium is presenting to-
day that clever player, Theda Bara,
in six-reel Fox production en-
titled Destruction" Ferdinande.
wickedness incarnate, whose glance
breeds madness. her touch destruc-
ton, is the latest role created by
the well known Bara- Shared by
her destinations, Mr.. FrOment, "a
wealthy mill owner. marries the be-
witching Ferdinande. BY her ma
chinatons Froment and his son Jack
become estranged. She intrigues
with Deleveau. his partner, reck-
lessly squanders his wealth and
when she needs more. contrives to
have the wages of the mill laborers
still further reduced, which results
in a strike. On top of this. Fro
ment discovers his wife's inhdelity.
The shock is too much for a weak
ened heart, and he succumbs, leav-
ing his property to his son.
Not content with the evil she has
wrought, Ferdinande aTOuses against
Jack. the hatred of Dave. an un-
couth monster of the mill furnace
room. She hints 10 Dave that his
wife is too friendly with Jack and
goads him into an attack on his en-
ployer.
The picture is said to be filled
with thrilling situations and strong
climaxes with ca terrific and spec
tacular finish. A couple Of Edison
cartoon comedies are also on the
bill.
Tomorrow's pictures are The
Kings Game a five part Gold
Rooster featuring Pear, White and
Sheldon Lewis, and the Selig Trib-
une Of current news.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
Peel Of The Old Skin;
Bring Out the New

You know that beneath that muddy
over red or blotchy complexion YOU have
"a skin that's clear. soft and white N
YOU could only have this more beautiful
skin exposed o. view instead of the horrid
old skin you now behold iu your mirror
YOU cau-and by a very simple. painless
harmless pruceSS which you can use
Yourself. Get ana ounce Of common mer-
colized wax at your druggists and this
evening spread a thin coating Of III over
your face Tomorrow morning wash 10
or with warm water. Small powder li BE
particles Of the lifeleSs skin win ,ume
On with the wax. Repeat this daily until
all the worn -out scarf skin has been alb
Sarbed. Then you'll have lOyei.er.
healthier looking complexion than voI
now think possible. Biackheads pimpIeS
spots freckles chaps or other surface
Disbursements are Of course removed
with the skin Itself
n your skin Dc wrinkled or habhv.
barhe the face daily Tor awhile in Ia
tion made by dissolving I o. Powdered
saxolite in pr witch hazel This is
lust splendid.-AdvL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
NEW POPULAR SONG
WITH ODD IDEA

There is a new song in New York
which is the most peculiar thing
written i'm years. Ii is called Don't
Bite the Hand ThaCs Feeding You. -
and. whenever suns. an immediate
applause follows. Here is the text.
Last night as I lay a-sleeping
A wonderful dream came 10 me;
I saw Uncle Sammy weeping
For his children from over the sea:
They had come TO him friendiess and
starving
When from tyrant oppression they
fled.
But now they abuse and revile him
TIL at last. in just anger he said:
Don't Bite The Hand That's
Feeding YOU
Z83ISs7.EEssss4 n
q you don't Ike your Uncle sam my,
d. 80 &s.&B=.
I" Then 60 back to your home Ger the sea-.
O. -
a To the land from where you came, Whatever be its
- |753N>EEzz=5S=xE5N.-SsEe= :
q name; But don't be -Gngrate-ful TO mel.
65Ssfa...s..safsa==sAsss = |.
If you don't like the stars in Old Glory.
EeH.@s%ss#=.5s.s#56.
If you don't like the Red, White and Blue
6.ssNSs7E6es - "a
a. Then don't act like the cur in the sto ry,.
= =. I'D
g.. a. Don't bite the hand that's feeding you.
Copyright Leo. Fsist
II is safG no song ever written is
greeted with such vOciferous ac-
claim. excepting, perhaps, the Star
Spangled Banner"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
.PYGNIALION."

The coming of the brilliant Eng
lish actress, Mrs. Patrick Campbell
to the Oliver Jan. 20 will be one
of the noteworthy engagements of
the current season.
Mrs. Campbell will be seen in G..
Bernard Shaw's successful farcical
satire, "Pygmalion. The play is a
most remarkable one, involving in
the plot the idea of a professor of
phonetics, who takes a flower girl
who speaks with a cockney dialect
and educates her ear and voice with
such rearkable result that in year
he passes her off as a duchess. The
play has brilliance and humOr that
completely absorb the attention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12

plOying eight people and coming 10
the Orpheum direct from a success
full engagement at the Palace music
hall. Chicago, last week will be seen.
The big city's comment on this act
have been very complimentary and
it is thought that it will prove
equally entertaining to Orpheum
patrons. on the same bill will be
seen Clark and Mccullough in a non
sensical comedy skit, Much Ado
About Nothing" Karl Emmy's Pets,
one of the most refined and up-to-
date trained dog acts. viii be seen;
Grace DeWinteTs in a ventriloquial
surprise and the Two Georges. &c
centric tramp comedians known as
The Scandalous Scamps," will COM
plete the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12

sent Tennessee, and Miss Hatha-
way Will be seen as the little maid
OF the mountains. Miss King will
also have a chance for some fine
work.
Mr. Finch will have a part en-
tirely different from any other he
has yet played.
At the reception on the stage fol-
lowing the matinee, Mr. Finch will
introduce the members of his COM
pany to the audience ard every one
Is invited to be present.
Punch will be served and a gen.
eral good time will be in order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
AT THE ORPHEUNI.

Final performances will be given
at the Orpheum today of the mu-
steal comedy tabloid. September
Morn" The new songs, dances and
entertaining comedy situations make
this lively show one that pleases and
good sized audiences have been the
rule.
Beginning Thursday a new bill
featuring Pirnikoff and Rose and the
Imperial Ballet, a dancing act en-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-12
AT BAY"

There will be a special matinee
of AT Bay" today at the oliver
theater at which time the poster
of Miss Vernon will be given away.
Before coming to South Bend Miss
Vernon was offered the part OF
Beauty" in the big Chicago pro-
duction of the spectacular drama
Experience. which she refused be-
cause she much prefers TO act than
TO pose.
Tomorrow the players Will PIE