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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
POSTAL BANKS
GAINS
APRIL GAIN FOR ENTIRE COUN-
TRY $2,5OO,OOO, DOUBLE LAST
YEARS - PENSACOLA ALSO
GAINS.

At the Pensacola postoffice on May
first the net increase in postal saw
ings deposits was $1,586, the total
deposits aggregating $145, 514.
The net increase in the United
States in postal savings deposits for
April, 1917, was S2,500,0O0 or twice
the gain for April, 1916. The total
deposits in the United States on May
first were $128,000,000 standing to the
credit of 10000 depositors.
Eighteen offices made gains of
over $4,000 in April: New York, =.
Y, $556,386; Detroit, Mich, S251 ,481 ;
BROOKLYN, N. Y, $175,176; Cleveland,
Ohio, $72,148; Boston, Mass, S66,555;
Newark, N. j., $56,248; Toledo, Ohio,
S44,242; Los Angeles, Cal, $42,O51;
Seattle, Wash, $40,488; Gary. Ind,
$685.; Philadelphia, Pa, S36,701 ;
Akron, Ohio, $36,238; Cincinnati,
Ohio, $27,278; South Beth chem, Pa,
S26,306; Bridgeport, Conn, SIS, 230;
Waterbury, Conn, $25, 125; St. Louis,
Mo, $25,098; Douglas, Alaska, $21,-
O58.
Eighteen offices now have over 81
| 100000 each on deposit: New York.
Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, Boston
, Pittsburg, PhiladelphIa, Celevland
Portland (Ore.), San Francisco, Butte
Milwaukee, st. Louis, Newark, Seat
tie, Toledo, Cincinnati and Kansas
City (Mo.)
+ Eleven Offices now have between
S500,OOO and S1,OOO,OOO on deposit:
/ Los Angeles, Buffalo, Bridgeport, Co.
| lumbus (Ohio), St. Paul, Tacoma
Akron, Providence, Denver. Gary and
Jersey City. One hundred and thirty.
| five office, of which Pensacola is one
have over 100000 each on deposit
on May 1st.
A recent analysis of postal saving:
! deposits from the beginning of the
4 service. develops the interesting fac
that October has been the banner
month for increases, then follow Sep
! TENDER, August, November, July, De
cember, January, February, June
March, May ard April.
/ The April just past broke all previ
Gus April records for total gains.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
Delegation at Tallahassee is
Now Working for Add
tional Representation.
REAPPORTIONMENtT
BILL ALLOWS IT
One Representative for Each
$4,000, and Escambia is
Credited With Al, III.
Tallahassee Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal,

Tallahassee, May 21.-An effort
will be made by Escambia's delega-
ton in the legislature to secure san
other representative for. the county
in the lower branch of the legisla-
tue, and if the provision of the con-
stitution is carried out, Escambia,
with a population of Hill according
to the census report of the Commits
sioner of Agriculture, just published,
is entitled to one for every $4,000, or
three representatives..
The provisions of the constitution
governing apportionment are as fol-
lows:
Section 8, article z, constitution of
1885. whole number of representa-
tives not to exceed g."
"The representation in the House
shall be apportioned among the sew
eral counties as nearly as possible &C
cording to population, Each county
shall have one, and - county shall
have more than three representa-
tives."
Under this provision the following
apportionment is proposed:
Duval, Escambia and Hillsborough,
8 each.
Alachua, Dade, DeSoto, Gadsden,
Jackson, Marion, Pot, and Yolusia,
2 each, and all other counties, 1 each.
In the bill which has been presented
to the House, and which will probably
come before the Senate, it is pro-
posed to take one representative from
West Florida, and give to East Flor
ida. This one, it is contended should
come from Santa Rosa county, as
that county has the same number
which it had before Okoloosa was Gre
ated while Okoloosa has one also,
giving practically three men to the
same area, which had two before the
county division.
The proposition of the Escambia
delegation however, will tend to off
set this effort, as according to popu-
lation Escambia is obviously entitled
to third representative.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
Watermelons Ready to MoUe by 1 st
Expected That Cars VIII Be Here

That the car situation will have
improved sufficiently by June to en-
able the movement of the Florida
watermelon crop, is the hope express
ed by the secretary of the interstate
commerce commission, in a letter dat
ed May 1S, to Senator Fletcher. The
secretary states, however, that his
commission is unable to take peremp-
tory action in the premises.
The two pertinent paragraphs of
the letter follow:
This Florida melon situation has
been brought to our attention by q
considerable number of growers from
the L, & n. district in Florida during
the past week. We have replied to
them generally, that while equipment
of the box car character is quite
short on the L. & n, orders have
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
FIRE THREATENED
STAVE MAKING PLANT

For some time yesterday at noon,
the valuable stave-making plant of
the Pensacola Cooperage Company,
near Goulding, and just north of the
city, was threatened with total de-
struction in fire of rather mys-
ferrous origin, which started in a
pile of slaves near the hard road.
Flames ate through piles and piles
of loose and bundled slaves and was
getting beyond control when a yard
engine of the L. & n, with the fire
fighters from the railroad shops, ran
up, took station at a central posi-
ton and began to play an effective
tsream on the blaze. 1t was stated
that the work of the railroad fire
fighters practically saved the val
liable plant from total destruction, CT
very heavy losses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
MILITARY PUNISHMENT
FOR MARINES ASKED

Marines who may be arrested in
the future for violations of munich
pal laws, if said violations are not
of a serious nature, are hereafter to
be turned over to the military au-
thorities for punishment, if the sug-
gestions contained in a letter from
a captain in the local marine corps,
are followed. The letter was read
before the city commissioners yes
terday, and it was decided to refer
it to the recorder. So far as the
mayor and commissioners are con-
cerned, the suggestions are agreeable
to them. 1t was left to the recorder,
whose decision in the matter will be
final as we'll as satisfactory.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
MILITIA COMPANY
NAMES NON-COMS

At the drill of the company under
command of Captain Phillips last
night, the following non-commission
officers were named:
R. Hauteman, supply sergeant.
Corporals-W. Andrews, E: Luel-
len, S. NTH, R. ODonovan, s. Pa
troni and I. Harris.
There were a large number at the
drill. making it necessary to drill half
the men in the hall while the other
portion of the company was drilled
outside.
The next drill will be on Thursday
night of this wee>. at 1870 o'clock
sharp.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22

been issued whereby the excess Of
such equipment in the north is being
sent to the south for delivery in con
siderable volume to the [. & n. Our
information is that the melon crop
will begin to move on about June 10,
and it is expected that the cars will
be through at that time.
Your constituents practically make
the suggestion that this commission
take Peremptory action in the prem
Uses. beg to suggest to you that our
jurisdiction in the matter of supply
and inter change of freight car equip
ment is somewhat limited and there
is now pending before the senate a
bill which seeks to broaden that iu-
risdiction. l understand that a SINH
lar bill, known as the Esch bill, was
passed in the house last week
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
HUNDRED BLOCKS BURN IN
ATLANTA; MILLIONS LOST;
5000 HOMELESS; | DEATH
Dogs Must Be
Muzzled-Strict Law
is Passed Here

Commissioner Johnson yester-
day afternoon introduced an or
dinance requiring all dogs which
may be allowed to roam from
their habitat between May l and
October 1, should be muzzled."
The ordinance was read the first
time and then referred to the city
attorney.
Any dog found unmuzzled and
roaming the streets, following the
passing of the ordinance, will be
captured and impOunded, and will
be killed, if it is not claimed. at
the expiration of a certain length
of time.
Ownership of any dog caught
roaming the streets under the new
ordinance will be followed by
charges being preferred, and own
ers may be fined or imprisoned.
Fines may range from SIS to $50.
while Imprisonment may extend
to thirty days.
This ordinance is introduced
at the request of a number of
persons, who have an iuheren,
fear of the mad dog" menace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
BIG CAMPAIGN Is ON
TO RAISE MILITIA co.

The "two-each' campaign begins
tonight!
Though 1.-TWO -or-die" might be a
more accurate description, for every
one of Captain Blount's forty volun-
teers declare that only death will
keep him from bringing in two more
pany, IN order that the unit may be
mustered in by the end of this week
or early next week.
Several of the brave defenders al
ready have their pairs" and they
say that when they draw again, they
will have four of a kind.
The boys viii drill tonight at 1880
in armory hCi.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
FUNERAL OF -
THOS. ]. BENSON

1t was announced yesterday that
the funeral of the late Thomas J.
Benson will take place this afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock from the residence, at
1404 West Jackson street, the inter-
ment to be made in st. JOINS ceme-
terry.
Pallbearers will be Messrs. A. W.
Lagergren, ]. R. Hill, John Holland,
George D. Hendrick, Leon Johnson,
and Vince Reilly.
Rev. Herbert w. Rice will conduct
the funeral ceremonies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
YOUNG WOMAN DIES
AT HOME IN BRENT

Mrs. Margaret Alsip. aged "a
years, expired last night at her late
home in Brent, after a short illness.
She was Miss Margaret Pate before
marriage. Her husband and other
relatives survive.
The funeral will take place this
afternoon at o'clock from the home,
the interment to be made in St. Johns
cemetery, in the city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
ITALIAN COMMISSION
TO ARRIVE WEDNESDAY

Washington, May 21.-The Italian
war commission, headed by Prince
Udine, first cousin to King Victor
Emanugi, will arrive in Washington
Wednesday at an hour to be an
nounced later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
FOOD LEGISLATION Is
TEMPORARILY SIDETRACKED

washington, May 2I.-Ihe senate
has temporarily sidetracked the food
legislation when the first bill provid-
ing for a food survey and licensing
dealers, was sent back to the agri-
culture committee to be redrafted to
include the several amendments Of
fered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
CONTRACTS FOR ALL
NAVY VESSELS PLACED

Washington, May 21-Secretary
Daniels announced that all navy YES
sells were contracted for except three
dreadnaughts and a few minor auNil-
iary craft.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
HOUSE BURNED IN THE
NORTHWESTERN SECTION

The house of Charles Coleman, col
ored. at Brainard and DeVilliers, was
destroyed last night by fire. The place
was doomed when the fire department
which responded promptly to the
alarm, reached there. Firemenb pro-
tected nearby houses and prevented
the blaze from spreading.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22
WEATHER FORECAST

Showers Tuesday and Wednesday
moderate to fresh south winds.
Yesterdays temperature: Highest n
degrees; lowest, 40 degrees.
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Continued on Page FOurl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-22

The three tax bills which were in
,roduced in the house Saturday were
into the senate this a1teR-
noon, and placed on the calendar with
no reference to committee. TIL,
house bills were considerelEThis r-oru-
ing, but went over until We1ne3-
ylor-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Garage 1Ox20, at my
house. Have no use for it. E. j..
LetfOrd. 1924
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These are Good Service
Advertisers

Offering you their good service"
and spending money to tell this
community about themselves. Why
not call them up?
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PRISONER SAWS
Continued from Page One)

prisoner stopped dumbfounded.
What are you doing here?" Dep
uty Cahill asked him. The prisoner
turned pale, started, then stopped
and finally answered tits all right"
and skunk back into the prison ers'
quarters.
An investigation disclosed the
sawed bars of the cell.
Monroe Refuses Aid.
In the same cell with Dryer was
Alex Monroe, who Saturday after
noon was found guilty of robbery
in the second degree. Although
Monroe had the same chance Of es-
cape as his cellmate, he neither aided
Dwyer nor made any attempt to
leave his cell, it is said.
"No, thought I would rather go
down and serve it out than have
them after me for the rest of my
days." was Monroe's reply when ask
ed if the hole was too small for him
to get through.
Has Bad Record.
Whether or not Dryer Is hard
boiled" he at least has record This
is the fourth time he has been con-
fined in the Beltrami county Jail. A
short time ago he was put in the
Duluth Jail and escaped over night,
and has had many other "experien-
ces." After escaping from the Du-
luth jail he returned to the Cass
Lake Mission and three was arrested
for bootlegging by federal officer
and brought to Bemidji and confined
in the county Jail.
Claims Had Saw.
Dwyer claims that he had the saw
concealed in the leg of his trousers
when he was put in jail and could
have escaped before If he wanted
to. The officers theory is that as
Dryer was in the cell with four
other prisoners who were charged
with robbery, his plan was to wait
until they all got their sentences and
then free the whole bunch. but as
all the rest were freed except Mon
roe and as he wouldn't attempt es-
cape, Dwyer had to take his chance
alone. Dryer will probably be TAX
en- to Leavenworth in short time
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24
$4,000 DAMAGE
SUIT FILED; ECHO
OF SCHOOL WRANGLE

Spooner, Mimi, Sept. 24.-Former
Superintendent of Baudette Schools
N. e. Schwartz has filed suit against
C. R. Middleton for $4,000 damages
The suit is a sequel to the recent
school controversy in that village.
Mr.. Middleton, while president of
the school board, refused to sign a
contract with Mr.. Schwartz and was
instrumental in inducing his son, E.
C. Middleton, to bring an action re-
straining the school board from pay
ing any salary to Schwartz. The
ceedings against Mr.. Middleton and
the supreme court, where Mr..
Schwartz was allowed his salary and
sustained on most points in the con-
troversy.
Damages are now claimed for the
wrongful Interference by Mr.. Mid
dleton with the rights Of N. E.
Schwartz, specifically in refusing to
sign Mr.. Schwartz contract; his
wrongful act in having his son begin
the injunction proceeding; the
wrongful act of Mr.. Middleton in
slandering Mr.. Schwartz through
the public press, and also that Mr..
Middleton at various times and pla
ces had made threats to "get" Mr..
Schwartz.
The action will probably come up
for trial at the next term Of court
to be held at this end of the county.
The papers were served by Deputy
Sheriff Dundas and the defendant has
twenty days in which to make an
swer to the charges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24
PERMANENT RECRUITING
OFFICE FOR ARMY OPENED

That Bemidji is to have a perman-
ent recruiting station was announced
this morning by the recruiting Off
GERS, Corporal F.. E. Lee and Private
Clarence Foucault The recruiting
station will be over the Northern
National bank and are being opened
today.
The establishment Of a permanent
recruiting station in Bemidji Is the
result of the successful trial recruit
ing campaign which has been going
on for the past ten days.
The officers can enlist any man
who has not been called before the
local exemption board.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24

C. Baer at Security state Bank.
cliff
FOR SALE OR TRADE-For wood or
stock, two automobiles. See John
Doran 6-925
FOR SALE OR TRADE-For cattle,
one 5-passenger Ford car IN good
shape. Address Box X, Solway,
MINI. 1929
FOR SALE-S-room house with
bath, barn, garage, 1O0-foot lot
facing east and south. Crab ap
pie, plum trees, currant bushes
and strawberry plants on the
place 1907 Bemidji Ave. 6-929
FOR SALE-Very neat 5-room house,
water, gas, garage, outbuildings.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
Terms reasonable. 507 America
Ave-, near high school. Phone
1901. 1928
FOR SALE-Buy this splendid farm,
stock and fixtures and all. Fix
move out and you move in. Here
it is: 100 acres fronting Big Bass
Lake, 8 miles east of Bemidji. AL
so II head of cattle and horses,
about 10 tons of hay in barn and
stack, together with a number of
tons of coarse fodder, corn, millet
and oats, good top buggy and wag-
on with springs under box, almost
new pillow and disc drag, cultiva-
tor and other articles and machin
cry too numerous to men ton. Have
just added $4OO addition to house
All goes with the farm for 49,
10000. Good title to the land.
Terms: One-half down and the
balance in from one to ten years,
at per cent. Would take small
house and lot for part payment.
am an old soldier and lost my
wife last spring and am too old
to farm. Come and look this over.
Address G. M. Banfill, Lavinia,
MINI. Box A. 91Otf
FOR SALE-Hunting boat, cheap.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24

FOR SALE-On monthly payments,
small house and two good lots. H.
C. Baer at Security State Bank.
n11<p
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24
FOR RENT

FOR TRADE-For Bemidji business
or residence property, 3 we'll To-
Gated improved farms ear Farley
and Turtle, or will accept
city property as part payment and
give 10 years time on balance to
parties who will move onto farms
at once. We also want 1000 cords
dry cut tamarack wood for Mime
apolis shipment. Quote us prices in
1OO-cord lots, quick. J. J. Opsahl,
Remidii. MINI, 6-928
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24
WATSON GIVES UP

Atlanta, Sept. 24.-ThOmas E..
Watson, through his attorney. j.
Gordon Jones, announced that he
had decided to suspend publication
of the Jeffersonian and the Thomp-
son Guard. and to abandon his ap-
peal from Federal Judge Speer's de-
cision barring the Jeffersonian from
the mails.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24

FOR SALE-Hunting boat, cheap.
Call 1901, Nymore, Mimi. 6-924
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24

The incest courtesy you can show
your out-of-town guests is see that
a notice Of their visit here is insert
ed in the personal columns Of the
Pioneer. Telephone 922 or bring
your items to this office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-24
WANTED

WANTED - Girl at Dickenson's
Hotel. 1924
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-10
DIRECTING GENIUS
OF GRAFT RING IN
CHICAGO CONFESSES

Chicago, Jan. 10.-ThomaS Costello,
who, according to States Attorney
Hoyne was the directing genius Of
the system for exacting tribute from
vicious resorts, gambling dens, and
from policemen who sought promo
tion," has made a confession in con-
nection with the graft charges which
led to the arrest Of Chief Of Police
Healey and others, Hoyne announced
last night. Lieutenant Augustus Mar
tin White also has confessed, Hoyne
said.
According to Mr.. Hoyne, Lieutenant
White in his admissions laid most OF
the blame on Costello. and Costello,
according to Mr.. Hoyne, said that
Chief Healey was the person respon-
sible for the system.
"Healey." said Mr.. Hoyne. has been
quoted as saying that he saw Co.'S
last 10 years. According to Costello's
confession and reports of my detect
ives who have Swallowed every move Of
the chief for months, they saw each
other several times a week. Costello
took the chiefs share Of the tribute to
the latter's home, and the chief called
frequently at Costello's pay-off Joint.
They have talked over the telephone
every day. On one Of Costellos trips
to the chiefs home he was accom-
panied by Mike the Pike in a taxicab.
We have the number of the cab and
know the driver"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-10
PROHIBITION BILL
GOES TO THE HOUSE:
EXPECTED TO PASS

Washington, Jan. 1o.-Deslgned to
abolish saloons in the national capital
after Nov. l. 1917, the Sheppard BILL
which was passed by the senate yes
terday. now goes to the house, where.
its friends assert, 1t is assured of pas
sage. The vote in the senate was 55
to 80.
While the measure prohibits the sale
of liquor in the District Of Columbia,
1t permits Importation for personal use.
An amendment which would have sub
mitted the proposal to referendum Of
citizens of the district was defeated
just before passage by tie vote, As
to 43.
Neither the vote on the referendum
amendment n Or that on the passage oi
the bill was on party lines. There were
26 Democrats and II Republicans vot-
ing for the referendum and 20 Demo
Gratis and 81 Republicans voting against
1t. Most of the Republicans Of the So
Icalled progressive group voted against it.
For the bill itself there we're % Dem
ocratic and 81 Republican votes, with
% Democrats and 10 Republicans
against 1t. All the Progressives voted
for passage.
Senators Borah and Brady Of Idaho
both voted for the bill.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-10
PERSONAL.

L. n. Blakdell. OF Burnley. is in the
city on business.
Miss Olive Farrell, OF Burley, is a
visitor in the city.
Mrs. 7. c. Weantt Is a visitor In
Boise from Cascade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Miller are u,
the city from Parma.
F. E. Fisk was up from Parma to-
day on a short visit
J. A. Eagger is business visitor in
Boise today from Wilder
J. p. Lixon and M A. Roberts are
over from Emmett today.
G. a. Patterson, of Alpha, Is spend
ing few days in the city.
John Noble left last for Los Angeles
to spend the remainder of the winter
Ike Conner, Dan Ruth and II. e
Boyes are In the city from Brownlee
Mrs. James L. Spofford has gone to
San Francisco on a visit of several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Weaver were
Boise visitors today from Mountain
Home.
William Chester came in from Soda
Springs last night and has rooms al
the Idanha.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Carey are Boise
visitors from American Falls. guests
at the Grand
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Faraday arc
spending a few days In Boise from
Mountain Home.
Chase E. Miller, Of Wallace, arrived
here last night and will remain in the
city for several DAYS.
Peter Steele, the known Silver
City mining man, Is in Boise, accom-
panied by Mrs. Steele.
r. B. Miller arrived last night from
Drummond, Idaho, ard left today fol
Palo Alto, CAL. to attend Leland Stan
ford university.
DR.. G. r. Page, OF Frooklyn. y. Y.
who has been in Boise some time look
, ing for location, left today for HALEY
where he has decided to locate.
w II. Philbrick, one OF the promi.
nent sheepmen of ldaho, came In last
night for the reminder Of the session
of the Idaho Woolgrowers conven.
| ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finley Mack. nzie are
In the city from Rockville Ore Mr.
Mackenzie Is in attendance at tne
meeting of the Idaho woolgrowers
association.
| A. n. Kimmell and s. o. .Ilmniell
government surveyors left last nigh
for Moorings. La, to start work or
some government surveys. Later ir
the winter they will be transferred
into Florida.