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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
BRAZIL IS ON BRINK; AUSTRIAN SHIPS SEIZED
TO PENSACOLA'S MANHOOD

Young men, your country needs you. It needs
you to preserve this fair land of ours from the fate
OF Serbia and Belgium 1t needs you to protect your
mother, sister and sweetheart from the army that
took, and carried away into captivity the women of
Liege 1t needs you to protect government of the
people for the people and by the people from the
saults Of the greatest military despotism this world
has ever known
Your life heretofore has lain in pleasant places
You have enjoyed the liberty given all under our
form of government. You have moved to and fro at
your own sweet will and said and done only what
pleased you. Now you asked to answer your
counrys call in order that those who follow you may
enjoy the privileges you have enjoyed in order that
America may continue to be the home of people who
govern themselves in their own way.
Tonight at 80 meeting will be held in the
Armory Hall for the purpose OF organizing National
Guard Company for active service
You will be needed Will you be there?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
BRITISH AOUT.
GERMANS AND
TAKE 8 TOWNS
Over Five Thousand leu
ton Prisoners Are Cap
tured BY Allies
CANADIAN TROOPS
WIN BIG VICTORY
Berlin Admits British, Claim
But Is Silent Or De-
tails Of Successes
81 ASSOCIATED PRESS.

A staff correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press with the British armies
in France says British declare they
have already taken 5,816 German
prisoners in the last twelve hours in
the region northeast of Arras. The
British claim to have penetrated far
into the German lines. Canadian
troops are reported to have carried
the famous Vimy ridge, and included
in a British victory is the famous re-
doubt called "The Harp" with prac-
tically the entire battalion defending
it. Victory was accomplished on a
front extending from Henin Sur-Co-
Jeul to Givenchy-en-Gohell dis
lance of about twelve miles Berlin
admits the big British victory, but
gives no details.
British operations include, also, the
taking of many powerful trench posi-
tions, and the fortified localities OF
Feuchy. Chapelle de Feuchy, Hyder-
bad redoubt, Athies and Thelus, anC
the villages of AIeicourt, Pontru anc
Leverguier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
NIL TON HAS
ENROLLED 5
60 NJ P AN|ES
Besides Hospital Corps
Now Planning To Form
Red Cross
MORE ENLISTMENTS
THAN NECESSARY
And Still They Gene
Form Militia, Home De-
Tense, Negro Companies
SPECIAL, TO THE JOURNAL.

Milton, April with enrollments
for the militia company and the home
defense guard exceeding the required
number, with a negro company al
most completed, with the Red Cross
organization work we'll advanced, and
with the hospital unit recruited to
war strength, Millions answer to the
Preparedness call of the president is
1eody.
New enrollments are still being re-
ceived, so that when the time comes
70 perfect organization the various
companies will be ready to take the
field at war strength, despite the
physical disqualifcations.
Meetings to complete organization
OF the negro company, the home
guard and the militia company will he
held, respectively, on Wednesday
Friday and Saturday. Monday nights
meeting was scheduled for the enroll
ing of the home defense guard, but
the would-be militiamen took the BIT
in ta.eir teeth and nothing would do
but that the older men share the
night with them, and so both or,
ganizations were enrolled amid up.
roarious enthusiasm.
A number of representative citi-
zens then repaired to the colored Ma
sonic hall, where the work of enroll.
ing Adone Tomasello's negro com,
pany proceeded.
During the patriotic fervor thai
has struck this region, DIR. z. v. Pike
in charge of the medical corps, with
the rank of lieutenant, has been able
to bring his unit up to full field force
The ladies held meeting Monda!
night in the interests of the Rec
Cross, but adjourned to a future date
when certain necessary data viii hav'
oeen received.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
100 Citizens Make Request
Saloons, Service And
Other Clubs Included
MASS MEETING
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Troops May Be Sent Here
Strict Enforcement Of
Laws Necessary

ADOPTING resolution urging the
authorities, in this time of war, to be
especially strict in the enforcement of
liquor laws and regulation of the seq
regated district, and asking further
that the sale or serving of LIQUOR be
restricted to the hours between z a.
m. and 6 p. nl., whether in saloons,
service clubs, or other clubs, a repre-
sentative gathering of citizens met
Monday morning in the Chamber of
Commerce rooms to start a movement
expected to result in the material i'm
provement and development of the
city.
The meeting was adjourned to
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, in
order that city and county officials
may be present.
More than a hundred of Pensacola's
citizens, prominent in many different
walks, were present.
Liquor Men Help.
NJ. J. Elkan said that the wholesale
and retail liquor dealers would gladly
cooperate with the authorities to the
extent of reporting liquor purchased
for illegal sale; they were in an eX-
ceptional position to know, he said,
and thought the assistance would be
of material advantage in stamping
out blind tigerism.
Invite Troop Concentration.
The immediate purpose of the
meeting was to make Pensacola as
clean as possible in order to invite
the United States to concentrate
troops at this point for training. No
announcement by the war department
is authorized, but the government is
raising an army of a million men and
they will have to be located and train
ed somewhere; with such natural adj
vantages, it is easy to infer that
Pensacola will be chosen for at least
25 900 men.
Most of these recruits, it is said
will be young fellows, away from
home for the first time, many will
be from dry communities, few Will
have learned the restraint with which
older men are able to face the prob
lens of the world. To such, it is said
the dangers of "wide open" life are
especially fatal. 1t is estimated that
95 per cent of such troubles as have
occurred among soldiers has been due
to liquor.
Officers Elected.
J. Frank Taylor presided over the
meeting and ]. H. Cross acted as sec
retary. ]. B. Perkins, Walter Coney
and j. B. Mcneil were elected as
committee to draw up resolutions.
The following resolutions were pre-
scented and passed unanimously;
Resolutions Adopted.
Whereas, A state of war exists be
tween the United States and Ger
many, and
Whereas, 1t is our understanding
fCont;nued on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
WAR BILLS IN.
STATE SENATE.
TO HELP j. S.
Measure To Pay Florida
Soldiers Who Served On
Border Proposed
CHANGE IN LIBEL
LAW is PROPOSED
Bill Urging Planting Of
Crops Read Twice and
Then Adopted
STAFF SPECIAL.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 9.-The
senate convened this afternoon after
a two-day recess. Bills to assist the
United States in prosecuting the war
occupied chief place. The first on
the calendar was substitute for the
bill to pay Florida guardsmen who
had served on the border, providing
fifty dollars for the entire time.
A concurrent resolution urged ev-
eryone to assist the country by plant,
ing crops, so the south would not
starve. 1t was read twice and adopt
ed. A second resolution would ask
the president to mobilize the Florida
guard to protect bridges and water
works from harm by resident enemies
failed of passage because some OBJ
jected to interference with executive
operations of heads of departments
President johnson, of the Seven
teenth, introduced bill providing FOL
the commissioning of retired offlcefs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
For Universal Service

Washington, April president
Wilson today exerted his personal in
fluence to overcome opposition in con-
gress to draft a plan for the army.
The president believes the issue
should be faced squarely, and that the
safety of the nation depends upon
congressional action.
President Wilson summoned Chair
man Dent, of the house military af-
fairs committee, to the White House
and explained the administration
ideas as to the draft plan. Tomorrow
the president will talk along a SINH
lar line to Congressman Anthony, of
Kansas, who led the opposition to the
draft plan among republican members
OF the committee. Both Dent and An
thony declare there is now no oppo-
Sltion in congress to giving the presi-
dent all the men and money needed,
but said there is considerable dis
cuSslon as to the method of raising
an army. Some members of con-
gress are known to favor the old vol
unteer plan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Certain of Approval.

Washington, April 9.-The admins
tratlon's financial program for carry
ing on war, will be before congress
within forty-eight hours. 1t is prac-
ucally certain to be approved. 1t pro-
yldes bond issue of five billion dol
lars, of which three billions are for
a loan to the allies and two billions
lor the conduct of war for America.
viii Over Subscribe Bond Issue.
The finance bill will be considered
by the house ways and means COM
nllttee tomorrow. It already has gone
10 the senate committee on rules.
secretary McAdoo announced tonight
ne IS certain a bond issue will be
quickly Over-subscribed. In making
the issue a success, assistance will be
sought Of the federal reserve, national
ana state banks; insurance companies.
private and investment bankers and
every government agency, including
5ne internal revenue and postoffice
departments.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Continued on Page Two)
NEGROES MUTILATE
u. S. FLAG HERE

Because one of their number was ar
rested for disorderly conduct on com,
plant of the proprietor of a small
grocery store, on West Wright street
several negro youths last night grab,
bed small American flag displayed
at the store and nlutilated it.
Special officers secured the town
in search of the culprits, but up to
a late hour last night their search
has been unavailing.
Officer Tarrants was called to the
store when the first disorder was re-
ported, and he effected tn crre-- =
a negro named Taylor, VIC -
officer considerable trout
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
All Invited to Recruiting Rally
At Armory Hall $50 Tonight

meeting is open to all, and it is ex-
pected that men and women of all
ages will be present, to witness the
outburst of patriotism.
The total white population of Es-
Gambia county totals 22,904, 21.5 per
cent of which-the determined ratio
is 1924, the military strength of the
county in the first class.
There are 1886 males of military
age in Florida. Pensacola's proper
ton amounts to about $50.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10

At 7:30 tonight in armory hall!
The big rally, where Pensacola's
militia company will be recruited.
Military authorities from Fort Bar
rancas will be present; prominent
citizens are expected to make a few
short addresses; members of the Red
Cross will be in attendance in uni
form.
Though the purpose of the meeting
is to recruit men of certain age, the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
FLAG MUTILATION IS
DANGEROUS SPORT
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, April 9.-The depart
ment of justice announced that any
alien tearing down, mutilating, abus-
ing and desecrating the American
flag would be regarded as dangerous
to the public peace and safety, and
subject to summary arrest and con-
finement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
R. R. TRANSPORT CT
TROOPS ARRANGED
az ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, April 9.-Railroads of
the country and the government have
completed arrangements for the
transport of troops in war, according
to announcement made by Fairfax
Harrison, president of the Southern
Railway and chairman of the special
committee of national defense of the
American Railway Association. The
quartermaster general of the army
will be in charge of all troop move
.ments.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
MUNITIONS BOARD IS
TO RE CREATED

Washington, April 9.-Creation of
" general munitions board was an
G.ounced today by the council for ma
tlohal defense. Principal duties will
We supplying the army and navy with
munitions and equipment. The board
! composed of twenty men, fifteen
aehg army and navy officers. Frank
a. a, Scott, manufacturer, of Cleve-
anu IS chairman. War developments
nay give the board representation in
the cabinet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
AMERICAN STEAMER
Is SUNK BY U-BOAT
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, April. Sit was re-
ported to the state department the
American steamer Seward was tor
ranean sea. She carried a general
cargo and was valued at 100000. Her
crew of 38. thirty of them Americans,
are believed all saved.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Bulgaria and Turkey Next

Washington, April 9.-Officials be-
lieve Bulgaria and Turkey will fol-
low Austria Hungary in breaking re-
lationS, with Germany. Bulgaria and
Turkey are believed to be weary of
war, but German domination is ex-
pected to control their action.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
FnlI Naval Co-Oneration.

Washington, April 9.-The United
States is already taking steps to as
sure the fullest possible active naval
cooperation with the allies. Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Daniels
were in long conference today. Off
Gals are determined that foodstuffs
and munitions going to Europe shall
be at the lowest possible cost.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Brazil Expected to Break.

Rio Janeiro, Brazil, April BRA
I'll is evidently verging on the break
with Germany, and Foreign Minister
Doctor Lauro Muller has refused to
receive the German minister. DIR.
Muller also ordered a steamer made
ready for a mission abroad" which
is believed to mean the immediate de-
parture of German officials.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Machinery in Many Ships is
Damaged By Order Of
Austrian Government
PRESIDENT URGES
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
War Budget Certain Of APP
proval-Bond Issue To
J. Be Over-Subscribed
~ AssocIATEp PRESS.

Washington, April 9.-Many Aus
trian ships at various American ports
we're seized by government officials
Immediately following the announce
ment of the Austria Hungary break
Machinery of vessels in number OF
cases was badly damaged, and crews
say they were under orders from
Austria. Officers and crews arc
held,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
MINIMUM WAGE LAW
HELD CnNCTTTIrTIONA Al

w. >D SO4NS14II IlON AL
Washington, April 9.-The Oregon
t nun wage law was held consti-
'H'lonaI today by the supreme court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10

Continued on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
WEATHER FORECAST

VAR Tuesday and Wednesday: rising
temperature, north and central portlons'
Tentle north winds
Yesterdays temperature Highest, IS
degrees; lowest, A degrees.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
BRITISH CONVINCED THAT GERMANS SURPASS ALLIES
 IN BUILDING AIRPLANES
{ Associated Press J

LONDON Oct 3.-(\ia ketchikan)-As result ot the multitude o German airpancs that are almost nightly raing London i, rapidly becoming the prevailing opm the civilian population o England that the Germans built the British ill air craft and now hold the pre- rondcrancc air strength There is strong canor for greater building aerial fleets, and the entire popu atiou demanding heavy reprisas Germany for their raids
 During the last nine days there have been six attacks made the and the capital itself The last raid by the greatest attack made, and ld enormous property damage that portion of the city over which the raiders dropped bombs Notwithstanding the defense guns planted throughout the city the m >alcr, remained overhead for than tive hours, and the air literally rained shrapnel bombs.
 Many of the newspapers are demanding that steps be taken that will put England in such position that future rcpcttions of these raids will be impossible, and it is thought that immediate action will be secured.
 In spite of the ability of the Germans to carry out these raids the office denies the superiority of the Ger man air strength The popuacc however, refuses to be convinced and argues that the raids prove that Germany 'as out-bui England.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
PERSHINC WILL
 HAVE HIGHEST
 MILITARY RANK
( Associated PreSS)


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. g. (Via Ketchikan) n)-It was officially an nounced at the war department to- day that Major General Pershing, now in supreme command of the American eXpeditionary forces in France, will be given the rank of full general within a very short time By this action the department will revive a rank that has been un- filled since the retirement of General |. S Grant, of Civil war fame
 The department believes that Gen Pershings record fully justfies such step, radical as it is in the light of the action heretofore taken in leaving the rank open. It is also con sidered as due to the leader of the American forces that he be given rank that will place him on a level with the commanders of both the British and French armies.
 General Pershing's rise has been perhaps, the most rapid of any of ficer in the United States regular army during recent years. His pro motion to be a brigadier general took him over the heads of hundreds of his senior officers and was given him in recognition for his invaluable services in the Philippine insurrec ton. Since that time he has more than proven his fitness for the rank by his work both abroad and in the recent border troubles with Mexico.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
2l,0OO BRITISH
 CASUALTIES IN
 LAST FEW DAYS
(Associated Press)

LONDON. Oct. 3.-(Via Ketchikan) According to figures made public by the war office this afternoon, the total British casualties during the past thirty days on all fronts were 21,O00 men and officers killed. died of wounds. wounded and miss ing. including prisoners. Of this mum Der only 4.OOO were killed in battle and died in field and base hospitals from wounds.
 As the British boys have been con tinually on the offensive on the west ern front during the greater part of this time, this figure is considered to be remarkably small. The per centage of casualties out of the to- tai number of men engaged in these operations shows a gratifying de crease. This decrease is noted in each months opera tionS. and is due to the increased perfection of the artillery fire which affords attacking bodies of infantry protection from the enemy machine gun fire.
 In spite of the enemy claims that only one German soldier is lost for every five allied soldiers, this figure is known to be less than the enemy casualties in the same length of time, as the number of prisoners taken and the number of dead enc my found on ground taken from the Germans clearly demonstrates that their losses have been much the heavier
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS THREATENED WITH DEATH
 FROM STARVING IN EAST
Associated PreSS)

STOCkHOTM, Oct 5.-( Via Kctchkan) an)-Authcn- tic reports received by the American minister here this morning stating that than 200 Americans o them naurazed citizens of the United States are threat eed with death from starvation in Palestine and Syria heSc reports declare that unless immediate and effective rcet received there absolutely hope the sufferers
 The suffering described intense and everything possessed by these Americans has been conscatcd by the Turks They have of getting of the country unless outside SucCOr them On of their liberty being curtacd by the Turkish officials they have absolutely no chance of escaping from the country by themselves.
 The report has been forwarded to the American state department and the American at this place is do ing all m his power to communicate with Turkish officials and American representatives in Constannope in the hope o1 being able to ameorac the sufferers conditions It IS thought that aid be them in time to save the lives of most of the party
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
-ondoners Afraid
 To Stay In Dark
LAssncIateI pressl

LONDON. Oct 3.-(Via Ketch- ikan) n)-On account of the numer- ous recent air raids by the Ger man planes, thousands of the residents of this city no longer spend the nights at home, but depart from the city before night fall and return after daylight next morning Trains are filled to capacity leaving the city eN- every evening and packed and damned each morning upon their entrance. Motor vehicles of all kinds that can be procured are also used as a means of trans portation.
 No effort is made by the au- thOrities to prevent this daily exodus, as it simplifies to con siderable extent the problem of protecting the City's population. People of all walks of life make up the crowds who fear to re main in the city after dark.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
CRISIS IN SWEDEN NOW;
 ENTIRE CABINET QUITS
 JOB WITHOUT WARNING
Associated Press

STOCKHOLM Oct. 3.-(\ia ketcIkan) )-Sweden crisis that has been threatening for time. The entire cabinet gned in body today without previous warning. The king has requested the prime minister to retain his portfolio least for the present. until cabinet can be organized
 Internal affairs have been upset for more than year of certain food shortages and there has been
 popular demand for change i'll the policy of the and ministry, and 1t thought that the resl nation the cabinet a result of this demand The revelation of Swedish compcy in connection with the Ger foreign office added the gravity Ot the domestic sit uaon and probably brought about the overthrow of the cabinet than would otherwise have been the
 It is considered very probable that any minis try that may be formed will radically change SWeden pO toward Germany and in other way 1t considered possible for the food situation be relieved the modies that short must be imported from America No has been made regarding the personnel of the ministry, what party will have majority of the members.