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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
IN
LOVE, TAKES
POISON DRUG
CONTEMPLATED MARRYING A
PENSACOLA GIRL, AND THE
LICENSE TO WED WAS FOUND
IN POCKETS OF SUICIDE.

Herbert S. Foster, a soldier, at
tached to Fort Barrancas and in the
quartermaster corps, died about 1880
o'clock Tuesday morning in room at
the Merchants hotel, where he spent
the night with comrade. The lat
ter, going to a room with Foster
about midnight, retired and was rude
ly disturbed early in the morning by
groans Of pain from his comrade. It
developed that he had taken poison,
and the coroner, after looking into
the matter announced, that it was q
case Of self-destruction.
Foster, it was discovered, con-
templated wedding D young lady re-
siding on East Intendencia street,
and when his pockets were searched,
the license to wed the lady referred to
was found. Whether or not there has
been opposition to the contemplated
match, was not ascertained, but it is
said the young lady mentioned in the
certificate was not over 18 years Of
age, and it is believed the wedding
was held off on that account
DIR. Blocker, first viewed the body
and the remains were afterward
turned over to DR.. DAlemberte, at
Barrancas. The soldiers home was
near Gateswood, Ala
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
CIRCUS TO COME
HERE FOR WINTER

Arrangements were completed yes
terday by the Chamber OF Commerce
with the United Shows, Of which VIM.
Fox, Jr., is manager, for this circus
to winter in Pensacola, beginning De-
cember oath.
Mr.. Fox has been in the city some
time inspecting sites which had been
offered, and comparing them with
propositions made by Mobile and 9th
er southern cities. After becoming
convinced that Pensacola offered
greater inducements thrT any other
place. he selected this city as winter
quarters for his organization.
The circus is made up of Is cars,
and has $50 people in its employ.
Through the efforts of the Chamber
of Commerce, arrangements were
made with the agents of the Clubbs
warehouse for housing the circus,
though the Chamber Of Commerce as
sumed responsibility for the rental.
It is hoped that as Pensacola- mer-
chants will directly profit by the win
tering of the circus here, that they
will cooperate with the Chamber of
Commerce in defraying the necessary
expenses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
NAVAL PATROL
BOAT SUNK;21
SAILORS LOST
German Submarine Sends
Down First American
Vessel of War.
SOUTHERN BOYS
AMONG MISSING
Craft Torpedoed Was the
Alcedo, Con- erted Yacht,
in the War Zone.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington. Nov 6.-The American
ratrol boat Alcedo was torpedoed and
sunk by a German submarine IN the
Awar zone Monday. One officer and Zo
enlisted men are missing.
The Alcedo, converted yacnt, car
ried a crew of seven officers and 90
men. J,
The announcement was made at the
Navy Department that tnc -Alcedo was
the first American war vessel to go
down in the war. 7 The destroyer Cas-
sin was torpedoed recently, but
reached port. Among the missing
are:
Lieut.. j. T. Melvin, OF Selma, Ala.
E. r. Gossett, seaman, of Astoria,
Long Island.
James CIeary, seaman, of White
plains, N. Y.
r. Wesche, seaman, of Brooklyn.
r. w. Ril1er, of Brooklyn.
w. r. Holler, seaman, of New York.
J. w. Brunkhardt, seaman. OF
3roollyn.
Luther Weaver, seaman, of New
York.
f. Harrison, mess attendant, of Ty-
er, Ala.
T.. w. Fineerling, of Jersey City.
Allen T. Edwards, of Jackson, North
Carolina.
w. F. Gauss, of Jamiaca, Long Is
and.
w. E. Harrington, of Ashland, Okla
aoma.
w. U. Surratt, Of North Fork, West
Virginia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
Department of Justice Con-
firms Earlier Reports of
Such a Nature.
BUREAU CHIEF
TALKS OF GUNS
Great Secrecy is Being OBJ
served by Officials on
Subject for Present.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Confrmatio1
was obtained from officials Of the De-
partment Of Justice here today of the
statement made by Harry Lauder, the
Scotch comedian in an address before
the Rotary Club in Philadelphia last
Friday, that secret agent of the de-
partment have unearthed guns anc
large quantities Of ammunition stored
away by German agents and sympa
thizers in several localities in the
United States.
A. Bruce Bielasli, chief Of the di-
vision Of investigation, Of the Justice
Department, who is directly in charge
Of the Justice Department, who is
directly in charge Of the secret agents
said today that since the United
many considerable quantities of arms
and ammunition have been found from
time to time in different and widely
scattered points where they have beer
deposited bv persons suspected Of
being unfriendly to Americas war
aims.
Justice Department officials are OBJ
serving great secrecy in regard to
these discoveries for the present, how
ever, and declining to make. known
the points at which the. war materials
boarded by the Germans were found
or divuige the names of those charged
with the hostile acts.
In this connection thew are to an
extent pursuing the attitude main
tanned by England towards the u
boats captured and destroyed. By
withholding all details concerning the
fate Of the submarines it is claimed
that terror is stricken into the hearts
Of the officers and crews engaged in
operating the sea monsters. The
Withholding of information in regard
to discoveries of arms and ammuni-
ton stored in secret places by Ger
man agents therefore has doubtless
been adopted by the American govern
ment for the purpose of terrorizing
others who NAV be engaged in similar
undertakings.
Whether the discoveries made by
the agents of the department Of JUS
tice have been so startling as those
made in England at the outbreak Of
the war when concrete foundations
to hold German seige guns
were found at several points Of stra-
tegic military Importance owned By
Germans, the department of justice
officials will not reveal.
In several instances many thous-
ands Of rifles, a large number of ma
chine guns and tens of thousands of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
LAWYERS SAY
JONES AGAINST
WHISKEY MEN
INSTEAD OF GIVING FREE REIN
COURT HAS REPEATEDLY UP.
HELD PROHIBITION LEGiSLA.
TION, AGAINST LIQOUR.

In the general comnsent ensuing III
legal circles as a result of the latest
developments concerning the now fa
nous resolutions condemning Gov
ernor Cats, local lawyers pointed out
last night that instead of giving free
rein to the service clubs. as alleged
by Governor Cats, Judge Jones of
the Court of Record has in every de-
cision save the one in the billiard
case, upheld the prohibition leCisia-
tion and against the liquor traffic.
Those who have watched the deci
sions closely state that with the
single exception, Judge Jones' deci
sions have tended to restrain the liq
uor dealers, and that he held consti-
tional the legislative act which re-
quired dealers TO present petitions,
despite the fact that Judge Simmons
of Jacksonville held the law to be
Unconstitutional.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
DAMON CELEBRATES
3OTH ANNIVERSARY

Damon Lodge No. IS, K. Of P, will
tonight celebrate its 30th anniversary.
and all members Of the order. no
matter to what lodge they belong. are
requested to be present at the K. Of
p. meeting hall on East Intendencia
street, tonight, as It gives promise
of being a meeting which will be long
remembered.
It is understood that a number OF
members Of lodges in other parts OF
the city and state are expected to
be In the city by tonight, and these
arc cordially invited to come up and
see "Old Damon" celebrate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
Carried With Him Entire
Democratic Ticket.
Mitchell Second.
SUFFRAGE IS
WIDELY FAVORED
Midnight Returns Show
That Hylan is In
creasi.1g Lead.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York, Nov. 6.-Judge John F
Hylan, was elected mayor of New
York by plurality of more than one
hundred thousand votes. He carried
with him the entire Democratic ticket
and indications are the democrats
win have control of the board Of esff-
mates which control the finances.
Mayor Mitchell, fusion, ran poor
second, and Morris Hillquit, the So
cialist, third. William Bennett, Re-
publican, was fourth.
Returns of state show that the
equal suffrange amendment is in IA
vor.
Returns from 1910 districts out Of
206S show Hylans vote is 277,000;
Mitchell 141, 900; Hillquitt 10000 and
Bennett $4,000.
Judge Hylan said: ''The result Of
the election speaks for itself. De-
mocracy once more has been restored
to power. / want to make it plain to
the world there was no issue of Amer
icanism or loyalty involved, SO far as
I was concerned. There could be
none, for / am as good an American
as any man.
Hylan is county judge Of Kings
county. He began his career in New
York as track layer on the elevated
railroad at wages at one dollar and a
half a day. He was appointed judge
by Governor Glynn in 1913, and the
following year was elected to the same
office.
With only 72 precincts missing.
Hylan's plurality over Mitchell was
$4,000.
The election Of Morton E. Lewis,
republican, as attorney general Of the
state, seemed assured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
BRITISH TAKE STRONG
POSITION FROM GERMANY

Canadian Headquarters in France
Nov. 6.-Possession of Passchendaeie,
gives the allies a firm footing on a
series of great spurs extending from
tiheluvelt, and running northeast for
niles. Its capture marks a great
triumph in the long struggle to win
this higher ground. Knowing well the
vital necessity of maintaining this po-
sition, Won Hidenburg, after the Ca
madam advances on the Bellevue Spur,
issued special order commanding
that Passchedaele be held at all costs
and If lost be retaken. The advance
started this morning early and in an
hour and half the objectives were
attained.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
COUNTY BRIDGE BE ).
COMPLETED SOON

With very little additional work
repairs to the county bridge over
Bayou Chico will be complete, accord
ing to County Commissioner Candy.
who is in charge of the overhauling
of the structure.
Mr.. Candy was in the city yester-
day attending the regular meeting Of
the Board, and said that as soon as
the railing is replaced and the fin
ishing work done, the structure will
be in good condition. It is now open
for traffic at all times, and viii be
entirely finished in q few days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
LAST OF STORM
DAMAGE REPAIRED

With the completion Of the work
on the Herron's Bayou bridge either
today or tomorrow. all trace of the
storm damage will have been re-
moved and the last link in the road
system to Baldwin county via the Lii
Ian bridge will be restored.
All except three of the many
bridges in Commissioner Gandy's dis
trict were demolished by the storm,
and the road system destroyed. He
immediately concentrated large num-
bers of men on the work, and repaired
an of the structures except the Her
ron Bayou bridge within few days.
As it was large bridge, and totally
destroyed, the work required more
time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
SECRET SERVICE MAN
SAYS CONDITIONS HERE
BEEN MUCH IMPROVED.

As to the allegations of Governor
Cats that Pensacola and Escam-
bia county are so rotten morally
as to require martial law to en-
force decency, it was pointed out
last night that members of the
Training Camp Activities Com
mittee, q seni-official organiza-
ton, who visited Pensacola after
the restricted district was closed,
stated publicly that conditions
in the city are greatly improved,
and that there is practically no
immortality here.
r. w. Clark, a representative
OF the committee visited Pensa-
cola several weeks after the dis
trict was closed, and stated in an
interview to The Journal, that
secret service men, acting for
the commission. had investigated
conditions in Pensacola, and
found them admirable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
PRESIDING ELDER
TO PREACH TONIGHT

Rev. r. A. Moody, who is the pre-
siding elder, will preach at the First
Methodist church tonight at 7:30
o'clock, and the pastor would appleci-
ate good congregation at this SER
vice.
The year for the Methodist churches
is fast drawing to close, and it ex-
pected thatt his and other services
at which the presiding elder breaches
will be well attended.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
DUTCH TONNAGE Elm -
u. s. PORTS BE RELEASED

Washington, Nov. 6.-An ear,1
agreement between the United State.
and Holland on the disposal of Dutch
tonnage In American ports is seen in
release by the war trade board of
the Dutch steamer Nieuw Amsterdam
for return trip. The cargo will be
corn for the Belgium relief.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
THANKSGIVING BIRDS
TO BE PLENTIFUL AND
VERY CHEAP, FORECAST.

Washington, Nov. 6-Plentiful
Thanksgiving turkeys at reason
able prices, are promised the
American people by the food ad-
ministration. Stocks in storage
are large. They will be sold un-
der the provisions Of the food
control act.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
TWO ARMY CAPTAINS
ARE ORDERED HERE
Especial to The JournaD

Washington, Nov. 6.-Captains Le-
roy Bartlett, L. A. Mclaughlin and F
E. McCammon, were today relieved
from duty in the PHILIPPINE depart
ment, and the first two officers di-
rected to report to the commanding
officer of the coast defense Of Pensa-
cola, and Captain McCammon to the
commanding officer of the coast de-
fenses of Mobile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
GERMAN CRISIS IN
MAN POWER REACHED

vices from Switzerland say that Ger.
MANY has reached a crisis of her man
power. For three years, Germany
has lost an average of one million,
two hunG.<ed thiusand yearly, it is
said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
LATE FLORIDA
POSTAL CHANGES

Washington, D. c.. Nov. 6.-Roberi
N. McTureous has been appointed
postmaster at Altoona, Lake count.
Fla, succeeding w. D. Cromartie re
signed, and Ernest T. Bass at Mil
man, Liberty county. vice John r
Macon, sesignsd.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
AMERICAN RED CROSS
GIVES AID IN ITI,Y

Washington, Nov. 6.-Ambassador
Page, of Rome, is authorized bv the
Red Cross to draw a maximum OF
two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars for emergency relief in Italy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
LEADS IN VIRGINIA

Richmond, Va, Nov. 6.-Scattering
returns late tonight showed that
Westmoreland Davis, the democrat
was leading T. j. Muncy, republican,
for governor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
REPUBLICAN WINS
IN PENNSYLVANIA

Franklin, Penn, Nov, 6.-EaTly re-
turns indicate the election Of Captain
U. G. Lyons, republican, Of Warren
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
REPUBLICAN, MAYOR
ELECTED IN LOUISVILLE

Louisville, KY, Nov. George w
Smith, republican, was elected mayor
the first republican voctory il
ten years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
PRESIDENT VOTES
IN HOME PRECINCT

Washington, Nov. 6.-The president
has returned from Princeton, New
Jersey, where he went today to vote
IL the state election. The trip was
uneventful.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
MERRITT, REPUBLICAN,.
WINS IN CONNECTICUT

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. e.-Schuy-
Ter Merritt. republican, of Stanford
was elected to Congress from the
ocrat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY
IN MANCHESTER

Manchester, New Hampshire, Nov
6.-For the first time in forty-two
years, this city went democratic at
the municipal election. Noise Vor-
rette, a provision dealer. defeated
Mayor Spaulding, republican, for re-
election.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
REPUBLICANS WIN
ALL IN MASSACHUSET

Biston, Nov. 6.-Governor Mccall
and the rest of the republican stste
ticket were reelected by large plu-
rality.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-07
PROHIBITION ELECTION
IN OHIO VERY. CLOSE

dicate the state wide prohibition is
close.
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7 H E w E A T H E r .

Fair Wednesday and Thursday; gentle
TO moderate northeast winds.
Yesterdays temperature. Highest 70
degrees: lowest, 40 degrees
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27

ness, He has never been a sufferer
Of epilepsy and it is believed that
perhaps the hot and crowded court
room, coupled with the excitement of
the trial brought on the attack He
was taken to his home later.
The malady is a transient one and
probably will not disqualify him from
serving as juror for the remain
der of the trial, unless, of course, he
asks to be excused, In that event
it would probably mean an entirely
new trial unless each isde should
agree to try the case to IL jurors,
which is scarcely probable.
The opinion of the attending physi-
clan was that Mr. Dickinson would be-
able to serve without any further
trouble.
The trial of Philip Healy was car
ried over until the January term of
court. Avery Dickinson, the young
farmer from Sherman township, who
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27
one DIVORCE AND OTHER
CASES SETTLED IN COURT

The following cases we're disposed
OF before Judge King this morning
Martha Glendenning VS.. Joseph A
Glendenning, divorce, wife to have
half interest in 25 acres OF land.
Emma Cox vs.. Emma Wahl, ct al,
quieting title of land in plaintiff.
Caroline Sherman VS. George A.
Floyd, ct al quieting title of lots in
Manchester
The Chapman State bank VS.. J. j..
Cushing, judgment for the plaintiff
for $66s.43
w. f. Keener VS. b. o. Stone, set
ted out of court
Kate A. Ryan VS.. Mary Spain, ct al
quieting title to Chapman property.
The Farmers State bank VS.. d. d.
Nuss, judgment for PLAINTIFF for the
sum of $4,000
Liebstader Millinery company VS..
Roberta Heck and Laura Spencer,
judgment for plaintiff for $3&9.f0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27

tainted while in the jury box, did MOI
appear at $3.50 this morning. DR.. r
II Focht reported Dickinson would
lot be in a condition to act as a Juror
until next Monday but as Judge King
will be in Marion at that time. the
case was carried over Young Healy's
bond of $4,000, was renewed and
lie and his mother returned to Hope
this morning.
This will mean that an entirely new
trial will be held before new jury
at the January term of court.
After transacting minor business
court adjourned until 8 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Tuesday will be the trial of the
Manchester State Bank VS.. Thomas
Wallace, suit to collect on a note of
S245.69. Also the case of c. K. Hol-
linger VS.. G. p. Lowe, $21O.77 ac-
count. Both are jury trials.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27
IIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL
HAS HIGH TIME IN ABILENE

A l5-year-old girl had a high time
here Monday evening and all day
. esterday with half a dozen Abilene
boys Her entertainment came to an
abrupt halt late yesterday afternoon
when Sheriff Sherman took her in
barge Numerous complaints from
persons at the Union Pacific depot
ed Mr. Sherman 10 start an investi-
cation. lie took the girl to the pro-
bate Judge. who gave her a mighty
God lecture. The girl gave her
home as Solomon and said she was
l5 years old. The sheriff put her on
be train and sent her home
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27
Is POKER GAME CHECK
COON JURY Is DECIDING
Other District Court Cases OF Interest
Are Being Tried.

The case of the Manchester State
Rank against Thomas Wallace went
to the jury at o'clock this afternoon.
This is a suit by the bank to collect
S125 on check made by Wallace
The check, the evidence showed, was
given to pay a gambling debt and
Wallace refused to pay on that
around. He claims the bank knew
or should have known that the check
vas given in poker game and there
fore, should not have honored the
check. Bank officials testimony
showed that they had known that
checks payable to Mr. snowden we're
given for gambling debt but had no
actual knowledge that the check in
controversy was for that purpose.
The trial of 6. r Hollinger VS.. c.
p Lowe was started at o'clock be-
fore jury This Is a suit to collect
an account
There was another chapter in the
German Lutheran church controversy
of Herington. The trustees of the
church have a laR suit pending to
their minister, Rev Otto
Stroshein They aleo brought a suit
20 oust the minister from possession
of church property and this action
was dismissed by Judge Kins today
and judgement ren Tered for the de-
fendant preacher
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27
DIR. o. j. RAUB DEAD.
Did Abilene Resident Passes Away at
Family Residence.

This morning at $3.50, after pro-
longed illness, occurred the death of
Or. o. j, Raub at the family home
on North Kinney street, Mr. Raub
was an old resident of Abilene, com
ing here in the SOS. He was a sue
cessful dentist and followed that pro
fcssion until i'll health caused his re-
tirement. He was ~ years, II
and II days old and besides
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27
Flood Case Won
Damages Against Mill

The Jury in the mill dam case a
o O'Clock last evening, brought in
verdict against the Kansas Flour
Mills Co., OF Enterprise, allowing tn,
Reeds $S09,20 damages to crops
caused in the floods of June. 1915
They held that the dam formerly
owned by the Hoffman Mills at En-.
terprise, increased the floods up
stream. The defendant, the Kansas
! 'our Mills Co, will probably appeal
10 the supreme court.
The farms of w. 7. Reed and
Thomas Reed are located about one
mile west of Enterprise
An interview with one of the Jurors
today showed that the jury was even
y divided, six on side, until yes
terday when they began to figure the
percentage of each cause of the flood
oc 1915.
How they arrived at the figures
was not revealed but they held that
excessive rainfall and natural OBJ
to the stream caused SO per
cent of the flood the Rock Island
bridge at Enterprise caused per
cent of the damage, and the Hoffman
lam, "a per cent They allowed the
Reeds damages in amount OF "a per
'ent of the amount claimed, $S0s.2O
n all.
Several matters in relation to the
fleet OF floods along the Smokey
Hill received attention from the juryI
n the Reed case.
The following special questions |
we're answered by the jury as indi-
ated:
Question. When did defendant be-
me owner-in control OF dam?
Answer. 1912. {
Q. Was the flow of river in any /
ianner obstructed during month of
une, 1915. by the Rock Island? MI
A. Yes
@. Would the high water from I
e river during month of June. 1915.
ave damaged crops of defendant as
aimed in petition II the free flow
the river had not been in any man @
er obstructed by the railway? il
A. No
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-09-27

his wife, leaves two sons to mourn
their loss. He was the kindest heart
ed of men and ever ready to do his
part in making the world better
place in which to live.
The funeral services of o. j. Raub
viii be held from the Methodist
church tomorrow afternoon at 300
o'clock. Rev c. L. Hovgard will Of
ficiate and burial in the Abilene Gem
etery.