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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Nv Associated Press.

Waafafngton. Dec. -8.-Three officers
and seventy-three men ere believed
tori ght TO have gone down with the
American DESTROYER Jacob Jones which
was torpedoed and sunk. In the war
zose by a German submarine at eight
o'clock Thursday night
Lieutenant Commander David w.
Eagley. brother-in-law of Secretary
Daniels. who commanded the lost ves-
sci, is reported among the missing.
Three officers and thirtv-four on
were rescued from RATS by other YES,
sells, but the names of only ten were
transmitted to Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
LUxeURo REPORTED
ARRIVED IN NORWAY

London. Dec: s.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen
says Count Won Luxburg, formerly
German minister to Argentina, has ar
rived in Bergen on board the steamer
Bergensfjord and proceeded to Ger
many.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
LIEUT.W. ]. MOORE
VISITING TN CITY

Lieut.. w. l. Moore. lately from
Fort Oglethorpe, IL IN the city for a
short furlough. during which time he
Is the guest OF tho family Of his
brother. J. 7. Moore. He expects to
get away during the week, and will 70
to Camp Gordon
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
SHIP ToRPEpoED
IN A NIGHT ATTACK

Toroedoed IN a night attack, the
Amer can Destroyer Jacob Jones, one
OF the newest and largest submarine
hunters OF her class. was sunk Thurs
day night in the war zone and two
thirds Of her crew were lost. The
disaster brings to the American peo-
pie the first naval loss Of great con-
sequence since the country entered
the war.
Thirty seven OF her officers and
crow were taken off n life RATS. The
remainder are not accounted for IN to-
days dispatch from Vice-Admiral
Sims, who forwarded the names Of ten
Q6 tho survivors.
lieutenant Commander David Worth
Bagiey. brother of Mrs. Josephus
Daniels, wife OF the secretary of the
navy, and whose brother was the
first American officer to give up his
10 In the Spanish American war. does
not appear in the list of survivors.
Inasmuch as Admiral Sims men,
tiorred other Oft GERS among the sur
vfyors and did not name Bag!ey IT is
feared he went down with his ship.
The complement of the Jones in
reace times was five officers. five pet
tv officers and 81 enlisted men. I'm
6oubtedly this has been increased to
n hundred or more From the first
report It would appear that the loss
OF Pfe will be upward OF sixty.
The attack which was at O'Clock
ut night was delivered by torpedo. In
the rolling icy seas of North Atlantic
winter weather the submarine prob
ably had plenty of opportunity to pick
her time for the shot. The submer-
eibla probably came upon the destroyer
patroll,ng her course In the dark and
had all the best OF the engagement.
No details were contained is today's
report, but II has been the case here
tnfcre that when a submarine gets a
hit on q destroyer It IS more due TO 8
chance meeting and good opportunity
than fighting skill on the part Of the
submarine.
The large loss OF life would indicate
that the torpedo, with it's deadly
charge of high explosive naoe n fa II
rit n,rrnp on the destroper's thin hull,
and that the submarine hunter proa-
ably was blown in two. That she
vent down quickly is evidenced by
the fact that nothing is said OF sur
Nlyors getting off in life boats. Those
saved got off on RATS which probably
fioated off the sinking ship as she
plunged down in the icy darkness.
Commander Bagley's brother was
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
GUARDS SURROUNDING
NICHOLAS BEEN DIaARMED

London. Dec. s.-The guards sur
rounding Nicholas Romanoff. the for
mer Russian ambassador near Tobolsk
Siberia, have been disarmed by Bolshe-
Wiki soldiers and sailors. according to
advices receved in Petrograd and for
warded by the Exchange Telegraph
Company. The Bolshevikf leaders in
tend to remove Nicholas to some other
place, fearing he might be lynched.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
SERVICES BY Y. M. C. A.
AT FORT BARRANCAS

E. r. Starnes, of the local Y. NJ. c.
A. forces, will speak at the service to
be held at Fort Barrancas this even
ing at $50 o'clock. and quite a musi-
cal program will be rendered. It is
expected the men Of the service will
attend in a large body.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
GREAT ARMIES BEING
ASSEMBLED BY TEUTONS

Washington. Dec. s.-The central
powers are developing on the Italian
front their maximum military effort
of the war. according to cablegrams
received from Rome. Italian aviators
report cont nual concentration Of Aus
tro-Germans, who are streaming over
all roads leading to the Asiago Plateau.
where desperate fighting is still wag-
ing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
CAPTURED ITALIANS
NOW NUMBER ,1e, 600

London. Dec s.-The number OF Ital-
fans captured by the Germans and
Austrians in their new offensive, now
exceeds 10000 according to an official
Austrian announcement. Strong points
east Of Asiago have been stormed, the
statement says.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
CONTROL
BELGIAN RAILWAYS

With the American Army in France.
Dec. s.-As a mark Of It's appreciation
for what the United States has done
for Belgium, the Belgian government
has turned over to the American ex-
pedit onary force six hundred locomo-
tives, and all that remains Of Belgian
rail motive power. General Pershing
is authorized to dispose Of It as he
deems advisable.
ECUADOR BREAkS OFF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
OVER 1000 coFFINs ORDERED.

Amherst, y. S. Dec. s.-An esti-
mate OF 1000 persons dead In the
Halifax disaster is contained IN q pri-
vate telegram received from the strick-
en- city today by er undertaking firm
here. The message asks that 1000
coffins be sent to Halifax at once
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Total of Dead May Never
Be Known Exactly,
But Exceeds 500.
10000 PEOPLE
ARE DESTITUTE
Relief Trains From United
States Arrive, Bringing
Doctors and Nurses.
-FOUR THOUSAND LOST.

Four thousand persons were
killed n the burning and destruc-
ton Of buildings resulting from
an explosion of munitions on q
ship Thursday, according to offic-
ial estimates. Naval forces have
dragged the water front. and have
recovered the bodies Of two hun
dred sailors, soldiers and workmen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
REVOLUTION HAS
BROKEN OUT IN PORTUGAL

Madrid, Dec. S.-A revolution has
broken out in Lisbon, the capital of
Portugal, according to a dispatch re-
ceived here by way of Oporto and
Tuy. Outbreaks also are said to have
occurred at Oporto.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
Guayaquil, Ecuador. Dec. s.-Ecua-

dor has severed diplomatic relations
with Germany, according to an official
announcement made by the govern
ment today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
AMERICANS MOVE FROM
CITY OF JERUSALEM

London, Dec. S.-Al American citi-
zens resident IN Jerusalem have been
removed to the South and East, ac-
cording to a Reuter- telegram dispatch
from British army headquarters in
Palestine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
SCOTT M. LOFTIN TO
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Scott NJ. Lofdn n left last night for
Washington on a short business trip
which win necessitate his absence
from the city for q week
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
DISMISS FERGUSON
EMBEZZELMENT COURT
BY Associated Press.

Austin, Tex. Dec. 8.-Judge Ham
ilton of the Criminal District court.
has dismissed the embezzlement
charge against Former Governor
Ferguson on a motion Of District At
torncy Shelton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
KING GEORGE SENDS
HIS TRUE SYMPATHY"

Ottawa, Dec. S.-"Please convey to
the people OF Halifax, where l have
spent so many happy times, my true
sympathy in this grievous calamity,
King George has cabled the governor
general.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
WEATHER HOLDS UP
SEVERAL RELIEF TRAINS

Truro, N. s., Dec. S.-Dec. S.-Ad-
ditional outside ref ef for the suffering
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CONTINUED on Page Seven.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
IT H E w EATH ER

Fair Sunday; colder In the peninsula,
with temperature close to freezing to the
t~cnty-slxth parallel. Monday, fair.
Htsrhest Temperature yesterday Go de-
drees; lowest, 90 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09

Don't Fail to Qualify So
That You Can Vote in Favor
of Paving the Barrancas
Road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
WASHINGTON MEN IN LIST
OF NATIONS DEFENDERS
National Security League Gives
Names of Its Members Who
Entered Active Service.

A list of members of the National
Security League who have entered &C
tive service, issued from the league
headquarters today, includes those OF
Washington men and others well
known here.
Robert Bacon, former ambassador to
France, resigned as president of the
league to accept commission as a
major on the staff of Gen. Pershing.
Eric Fisher Wood, a frequent visitor
to Washington, and Frederic L. Hui
dekoper, vice presidents OF the league
are in active service. Mr.. Wood
Joined the American Ambulance Corps
and later obtained a commission as
lieutenant in the British Naval Re
serve. Recently he recovered from a
serious wound received at Arras. Mr..
Huidekoper is/a major in the adjutant
generals corps.
Henry L. Stimson, former Secretary
of War, director of the league, re-
Gently was commissioned major in
the judge advocate generals depart
ment.
Truman H Newberry. Secretary of
has been commissioned commander
in the naval reserve. While not in the
military service. Frederick c. Walcott
of New York, who assisted Herbert c.
Hoover in Belgium, is now one of Mr..
Hoovers aids fin Washington. Israel
Putnam of Washington is a captain of
ractically all these men, and other
officers of the league who have entered
active service have resigned from the
league for ethical reasons. Their places
have been filed by those who are &C
tive in urging preparedness propa-
ganda, such as S. Stanwood Menken of
New York. George Wharton Pepper of
Philadelphia and former Senator La
fayette Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
BOY SCOUTS AT CHURCH.
Maj. Pullman and Others Addres!
Members at Special Services.

Maj. Raymond w. Pullman. superin-
tendent Of police, and Deputy Commits
sioner J. Woodbridge Patton of the local
council of Boy Scouts were the princi-
pal speakers at special services for the
scouts last evening at the Church of
the Covenant. One Of the novel fea-
lures of the program was the blowing
of various calls by several scout buglers
in the belfry of the church.
Maj. Pullman praised the work of the
scouts, emphasizing the assistance rem
dered the police by the scouts during
big affairs in the city. Commissioner
Patton outlined the scope of work for
the recruiting campaign being con-
Quoted by the organization. John Car
ruthers, minister's assistant at the
church. also spoke. He told the scouts
always to go in a straight course and
point true like a compass. Patriotic
selections were played by the Boy
Scout Band.
Following the program of addresses,
the 200 members Of the organization
who were present marched into the
chapel of the church and were greeted
by Maj. Pullman, former Justice STAN
ton J. Peelle and several>naval officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30

Danes the spectacle filled me with
somber meditation.
Most of the exercising. as l have said
goes on over broken. hilly tract above
the valley. ! climbed to the crest.
where a French battalion was working
with battalion of our infantry.
! Through the long. hot afternoon they
had been studying the special infantry
organizations developed since the war
began, but now the guns were stacked
sacks lay in the road at the edge of a
pine wood and the men were sprawling
on the grass, French and Americans all
| together in a beautiful intermingling
| Of khaki and blue. Despite the bar
come only n few days ago from the
horrors of the California plateau and
these others newly arrived from over
,, the sea were already brothers 1t was
alliance suddenly made visible and
tangible-a scene to quicken the heart
The major commanding the French
rifemen told me that he and the cap
tain to which he introduced me were
the only officers left in his battalion.
Our men evidently have experienced
! teachers stopped in an orchard by
the roadside. Under the gnarled apple
trees the captain of French machine
gun company was teaching group of
our non-commissioned officers the use
Of the machine gun. The lesson was
thorough. The men were learning the
by the workings Of a German machine
gun were being explained to dozen
American army officers. The attention
displayed by all was intense. and the
French captain was delighted with his
pupils
ut is fantastic how quickly they
learn" he told me. ut would take
ordinary men two weeks to learn what
they have learned in two days"
1.-The captain says he is pleased with
YOU" I remarked to big American
sergeant.
That is very gratifying to us. sir"
he answered. for We are greatly in
terested in the work"
The general opinion of the French
officers with who.r 1 talked regarding
our men seemed to be that they were
the very best material t:;at has gone
into this war" There is no doubt that
our first co::::1gent has made an eX-
cellent Impression on our allies chiefs,
but DESIRING also to know what COM
mon "poilu" would think of our fell
lows, l put the question to a sturdy
riff man whom I met in a village
street.
why. they are just like u.s." he
answ cred, and seemed surprised that l
should have asked the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
WELSH RAID PEACE MEETING,
Delegates Put to Flight After {
Number of Violent Fights.

SWANSEA, Wales, July 30.-A meet.
ing of more than 200 delegates from all
parts of Wales, under the auspices of the
soldiers and workmen's council. was
broken up yesterday before proceedings
started. The hall was rushed and violent
fights took place on the staircases and
in the corridors
The attacking forces. which included n
number of discharged soldiers and sailors,
succeeded in taking possession of the hall
and in holding a patriotic meeting. A
crowd numbering 1000 congregated out
side the building while the delegates were
assembling and most of these took part
in the fray.
Much damage was done to the furnish
ings of the hall and many windows were
smashed by flying missiles. The peace
delegates sought refuge in various corners.
but were driven out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
DR.. E. c. VARELA DIES.
For Twenty-Seven Years An En-.
ploye of the General Land Office.

Dr. Ernest c. Varela, for twenty-seven
years an employe of the general land
office, Department of the Interior, died
at the Emergency Hospital yesterday
morning at 7:2O O'Clock from internal con-
gestion and shock resulting from injuries
received July 10 in fall Of approximately
twenty five feet in the new building OF
the Department Of the Interior. due to an
attack of vertigo
Funeral services will be held at his late
residence, 1886 Park road northwest,
Tuesday afternoon al o'clock. Interment
will be at Congressional cemetery. DR.. Va
rela is survived by his mother, his widow,
one son and grandson and three broth
ers. Edmund A, Alexander R. and Os-
mund L. Varela.
DIR. Varela was born in Washington
July 10. 1870. and is son Of Catharine
NJ. and the late Alexander c. Varela.
With the exception of a residence of five
years in California, he has lived in Wash
ington. Besides holding places IN the In
teHor Department, DR.. Varela practiced
dentistry for twenty years. He was a
member of Washington Centennial Lodge
No. IA. F. A. A. NJ. and of Mount Yer
non Chapter, No. 8. Royal Arch Masons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Drilling With French Soldiers.
The Real wv ar
Bread" must contain the

entire wheat grain-not the
white -four center but
every particle of gluten and
mineral salts-also the outer
bran coat that is so useful in
keeping the bowels healthy
and active. Shredded Wheat
Biscuit is the real war
bread" because it is 100 per
cent. whole wheat prepared
in a digestible form. Con-
tains no yeast, baking pow
der, seasoning, or chemicals
ofany kind. Food conserva-
ton begins with Shredded
Wheat Biscuit for break
fast and ends with Shredded
Wheat Biscuit for supper.
Delicious with sliced bana-
mas, berries, or other fruits.
Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
BY PAUL SCOTT MoWRER.
Special CableGrnm to The Star and
Chicago Daily NewSD

Especial Cable&rnm to The Star and
Chicago Daily NewS.)
| Copyright. 1917. by the Chicago Daily News
| Company
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES. July
26 {delayed) From the embattled re-
gion of the California plateau 1 went
down yesterday for my first visit to the
American training camps. From the
waste and ruins of three terrible years
went among villages thronged with
bronzed young men in khaki. boys
newly arrived from home, my own
people, from my own country. To see
them here in this foreign land on the
edge of the all-consuming holocaust
seemed wonderful and strange beyond
expression. Their gestures, their COM
monest words became suddenly dear
| to me.
streets. shaving one another in open
doorWays. baSking in the sun on old
| stone steps and marching along the
| roads or over the hills And the
scenes. vivified by their presence. en-
graved themselves on my heart in lines
of tenderness and pride.
These troops are not far form the
front. Twice anti-aircraft batteries on
the hills have had to drive off German
airplanes. and when the wind is from
the north it bears the sound of guns.
The villages in this part of France are
picturesque. with somewhat dilapidated
agglomerations of barnyards and white
stone cottages having red tiled roofs.
Chickens pick continually in the
twisted lanes, and the smell of cattle Is
omnipresent.. There is no large town.
1t is a drowsy, hilly, agricultural coun-
try of golden wheat fields. fields OF
Isteel-gray oats and fields of clover deep
and green and sweet to breathe. Our
boys from the middle west ought to
feel somewhat at home, for it is one of
the few regions in Europe where
women wear sunbonnetS
Here in a sort of valley in every
hamlet and village along stretch
of poplar bordered road the American
troops are billeted. The general has his
headquarters in a community somewhat
larger than the others. From this
point Il second road DIVORCES. along
which the veteran soldiers of a crack
French division have taken up their
quarters. For each battalion of Ameri-
Drilling With French Soldiers.
In an angle of the two roads is
hilly tract of perhaps thirty square
miles of pine and beech and stony pas
ture. where nobody lives and little will
grow. This is the training ground.
Every day from morning until night the
Americans are sweating and toiling with
to dig trenches and to use grenades and
machine guns-in short, absorbing all
the highly complicated details of this
unprecedented warfare. 1t will take
some time, for there is much to learn.
Before they move again our boys will
get to know this quiet country well.
In the first billet there were few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30

appetizing liquid. which was once
SKINNED milk. cost 60 cents pint.
There was no butter or cheese. Young
chickens were selling at $3.50. In the
egg market were found only empty
boxes. Potatoes could not be had.
These conditions were reported from
observations made June 10. Shortly aft
er the authorities arbitrarily sought to
fix the price of vegetables at about
half of what vendors asked. This re-
suited in a strike. so that in the great
market places food was not to be had
Vendors sold their goods to Vienna
dealers. and the restrictions had to be
Withdrawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Of HUNGARY
NEAR STARVATION POINT
Reports to u. S. Food Administration
Indicate People Live Mainly
on Vegetables.

Reports received here today by the
food administration from Budapest,
Hungary. indicate that the population
of the provinces have not been far
from famine conditions.
The vast majority of the people live
on vegetables. Meat is used only by
the very rich, and the vegetable sup
ply is limited. Country provinces have
apparently been drained to supply the
needs of the army in the field. and the
large centers of population where trou-
BILE might be feared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30

for the necessary papers. Fifteen of
the vessels are Dutch and the remain
der Norwegian.
Several of the vessels have had car
goes aboard for a month waiting the
necessary license. which is not forth
coming. Many of the masters OF the
held-up steamers argue that their gram
contracts should be Cancelled. as the
steamers are losing thousands OF dol
lars weekly by being forced to lie idle.
There is a great demand for tonnage
for coal for South America and sailing
craft are being paid as high as S26 per
ton on such cargoeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Upholstering
Furniture.

Furniture reupholstering and re-
pairing of all kinds will be properly
done in our shops on the premises.
Patrons going away should let US
have their Furniture while there is
little or no use for it, and they will
then be assured of its readiness for
service when required.
The simplest upholstering or the
most elaborate and costly will be
correctly done.
Let US have your Furniture for re-
upholstering now.
Fifth floor. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Mission Calls at Department.

The Norwegian mission to the United
States, headed by Fridtjof Nansen,
called on Acting Secretary Polk of the
State Department today and arranged
for discussions with officials on a
working agreement for the Importation
into Norway Of foodstuffs needed by
that country. DR.. Nansen will be pre-
scented to President Wilson later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Conditions in Austria.

Cabled advices from Austria received
within the last few days Indicate that
even worse conditions now prevail.
Lunch cannot be purchased in any res
taurant for less than So. Three pounds
of meat sell for SIS; butter is IS a
pound. and chickens have gone up to
$40 apiece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
BORN

DwINELL. On Sunday. July %. 1917. JAMES
ROWLAND DWINEL1.. Jr.. Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Dwineli. 1880 18th street north
west.
MoFFTTT. On July 81. 1917. to DR.. and Mrs
II. Watson Mofrtt. son. MELVILLE II. MOI
FIT. 2nd.
PARSONS. On Monday. July 80. 1917. TO c. W
and Esther +. tnee Newham) Parsons. slt
East Capitol street. son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
GRAIN HELD IN BALTIMORE.
Estimated $4,000 Tons Are Await.
ing Export Permits.

According to estimate $4,000 tons of
grain is held up at Baltimore by the
new export license law. Eighteen neu-
trail steamships. which will carry away
that amount of grain If license is grant
ed them to do SO, are now lying at
anchor in Baltimore harbor waiting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
High Prices Prevail.

Vendors are reported to have been
demanding exorbitant prices for dry
wood and withered leaves on the
ground that they are vegetables Green
peas were selling at S1.45 per kilogram,
or two and one-quarter pounds. Milk
with cream was not to be had. An I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
MARRIED.

JEENINGS-ROSSoE. Mr.. and Mrs. C. s.
Rosson announce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter GEORGE NORINE 10 Col. X. JENNINGS
OF Tennessee. saturday evening. July %. 1917.
by the Rev. A. +. Anderson OF Calvary Baptist
Church.