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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
Look! Resinol has
cleared that awful
skin-eruption away

The moment that Resinol Oint.
ment touches itching skin the itch.
ing usually stops and healing begins.
That is why doctors have prescribed
it SO successfully for over 20 years
in even the severest cases of ecze-
ma, ringworm, rashes. and many
other tormenting, dis6guring skin
diseases. Aided by warm baths with
Reslnol Soap, Rcsinol Ointment
makes sick skin or scalp healthy,
quickly. easily and at little cost.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap also
greatly help 10 clear away pimples and dan
oruf1. Sold by all druggists. Men with tender
faces welcome Resinol Shaving Stick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
ence.
UNITY

Charles Gannett has moved into the
house vacated by W. p. Higgins.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Jones Of OronO
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ.
Jones the past week.
J. K Kidder has sold his farm to J. l..
Ames of Belfast. Mr. Ames intends to
move about the first of May
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
WHY SPRING COLDS ARE
DANGEROUS
If Neglected
They Lead to
Per.
hap Fatal
Results

If you get cold
at this time of
year and try to
"let it wear off,"
n freu1IentIy do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
William Witham

William Witham, aged y, passed
away at about A. NJ. Saturday. after
a long period of poor health. He had
been engaged in farming in earlier
years but of late had assisted his
daughter. Miss Lena Witham, in the
management Of her store at Starks.
The deceased was a widower, his wife
before her marriage having been Rose
lila Gray and is survived by one son,
William Witham of Arson and three
daughters. Miss Lena. heretofore men
toned; Miss Sadie Witham of Starks
and Mrs. Ellen Shaw. whose husband
IS paymaster in the navy and who
has been in Starks during her fathers
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
SiIas Butler.

silas Butler, a life long merchant of
this place passed away Thursday morn
ing. Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at the residence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

The concert given by the Unity cornet
band Thursday evening was very much
enjoyed by large audience. Much credit
Is due F. NJ. Fairbanks, the instructor
The most Of the boys had never had any
experience when Mr.. Fairbanks began
with them. At the concert Thursday eve
ming they plainly showed the thorough
instruction they had received.
Mrs. f. NJ. Whitehouse has sold out
her store to Mrs. L. c. Rollins Mrs.
Rollins will continue the same line of
goods
John Hamilton is moving into the rent
vacated by John Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Hon. and Mrs. Blaine s. viles and
children have returned to their home
in Augusta. after brief stay at the
Viles homestead on Madison avenue.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
SOLDIERS HAVE
MAIL PROMPTLY
AND REGULARLY
WHAT FOLLOWED WHEN MAN IN
TRAINING CAMP WAS REPRE-
SENTED AS UNHAPPY. LONE
SOME AND DETECTED.
Bv Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 13.-As a warning
to the public to beware of published
stories that men at the army training
camps are unhappy lonesome. with
out food and detected. the war de-
partment today made public q letter
from Postmaster Wolfe at Chillecothe.
Ohio, dealing with a specific case.
Last week." wrote Postmaster
Wolfe, "a syndicate set of newspapers
published the story about --(sol-
dier's name deleted.) He was lone
some and had never received a piece
of mail since being in camp. His
picture went with the article and it
made good reading.
'In yesterdays mail alone he re-
ceived 1900 letters. 10 special delivery
letters and parcels and 54 ordinary
parcels. 1t happened he can neither
read nor write. Mr.. Gregg made an
examination and he found 10 soldiers
sitting about him helping read the mail
and they had lots of fun at the ex-
pense of sentimental women, but got
all the money and stamps enclosed.
'.An interesting feature is that he
was not accepted by the army but he
refused to leave. Other newspa per
articles along the same lines will
simply swamp the camp Offices
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
FIND REASONS
FOR REVERSE
ON WAR FRONT
BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL AS
CERTAIN WHY TROOPS WERE
NOT ABLE TO COPE WITH THE
ATTACKERS.
By Associated Press.

London, Dec. 12.-The British gov
ernment will investigate the reasons
fer the British reverse on the south
ern end Of the Cambria salient. This
was the assurance given by Andrew
Boner Law, chancellor OF the ex-
chequer. in answering criticism of mil
itary operations in the house of COM
mons today. Mr.. Bonar Law said
that the governments information
was that rumors concerning the Cam
brai operations were exaggerated
greatly and he lad been tempted to
warn the house that nothing in the
shape of a decisive result was ex-
pected from that operation.
On the night in question or early
in the morning, Mr.. Bonar Law said.
the Germans made different attacks
upon the British Camhrai forces. The
smallest of these attacks having re-
gard to the numbers engaged was on
the part of the front where, owing TO
surprise. the Germans were able to
break through. The other two at
tacks by larger forces, were repelled
with great loss to the enemy.
The moment the cabinet received an
account of the attack, the chancellor
said they felt there was something
needed in explanation and the first
thing the cabinet did was to send in
structions to Field Marshal Haig- to
give a full report on all that hap
pened. The idea was that the gov
ernment II it was satisfied that a SOL
sdier in any position was not capable
of fulfilling his duties, would not keep
him In his position. 1t is not easy
for a civilian with the, best informa-
stipn to Judge the qualifications OF a
solcier and also the government must
largely be guided by experts. Mr..
Bonar Law said he was bound to de-
clare that with regard to the rumors
a full inquiry will be held and the gov
ernment will be satisfied that proper
action would be taken as a result of
It.
Accidents Of this kind, he declared
were inevitable in war. Even sur
prises on a misty morning might
happen for which no blame could be
attached to any one. Mr.. Bonar Law
could only say that the government
and military authorities were deter
mined to discover the whole truth of
the matter and take necessary action
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
ARGENTINE MORILizINo
THOUSANDS OF MARINES

Buenos Aires, Dec. 12.-Three thou
sand marines have been modified in
Buenos Aires. The official expIana-
ton is that it IS for protection against
the general strike. It is generally
believed in POLITICAL circles however.
that the chief reason was to obtain
support for the pres dent during the
period of the special session Of con-
gress opening Friday.
Congress inists upon taking up the
international program. the case Of the
dismissed German ambassador Count
Won Luxburg, who advised h 8 govern
ment to sink Argentine steamships,
without trace" and other matters not
included in the presidents call.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
SUPREME COURT
.DISMISSES CASE
AGAINST ELKS
HELD THAT RECORD IN CASE
SHOW WED NOT SUFFICIENT
JUDGMENT TO SUPPORT THE
WRIT OF ERROR SOUGHT.
Tallahassee Bureau
Pensacola Journal.

Tallahassee, Fla. Dec. I3-Su-
preme court today dismissed the writ
of error in the case of Pensacola
Lodge No. 497 Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order Of Flks, VS.. the State of
Florida. The court held that the rec
ord in the case showed that the
judgment entered in the case by the
Court of Record for Escambia county
was not a sufficient judgment 10 sup
port writ of error.
In the lower court the judge failed
to adJudge that the Pensa cola Elks
Lodge was convicted of the offense
charged. and also failed to impose the
penalty as provided by law.
The supreme court unanimously
holds that the judgment in this shape
is insufficient as a basis for a writ
OF error and dismissed the case. The
opinion is by Justice Whitfield. prop
er judgment was not entered in the
court below. therefore. this court had
no Jurisdiction
It Is expected here that the judg-
ment will be properly entered by the
court below. and then the case brought
here again Supreme court Simply
declined to consider the case because
it was not. properly before this court.
Constitutionality OF club law or other
points of case have not been passed
upon by the high tribunal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
Local Attorneys to Act a.
Advisory Board to All
Questionaires.
WORK OF BOARD
STARTS DEC. Is
Committees Named Will Go
to Various Communities to
Assist Men of Draft.

Eight committees composed of local
attorneys have been appointed by
the legal advisory board to assist reg
istered men in Fscambia county in
filling out the questionaires. sent out
by the Provost Marshal General for
the classification of the men in
groups ,
This work will be commenced on
December Is. when the first five per
cent will be sent out. and will con
tinue each day thereafter until all are
completed
The committees appointed will go Ia
the various communities mentioned
and assist the men in answering the
questions properly, verifying the state,
ments and returning the papers in
proper form to the local board at PEN
Sacola.
The committees appointed by the
advisory board TO visit the severa!
places mentioned are as fnlIows:
Century,. j. Sullivan, Sr.. chair
man; p ID. Beall, Clement Rlount and
+. p. Beggs.
McDavid-w. II. Watson, chairman.
c. NJ Jones, r. p. Reese and Robt H.
Anderson.
Pine Barren-s. NJ Loftin, chair-
man; John C. Avery w ID. Howe
and Leroy V. Holsberry
Molino-W. A. BIonnt. Jr chairman:
c. l.. Shine. c. j. Brown ana 5onn y.
Beard.
Cantonment--FE r. carter, sr:,
chairman: John II. Jones. Geo T..
Wentworth and Earl FIof man
Gonzalez-Wm. Fisher. chairman:
Kirke Monroe, II. Campbell and j. :.
Sullivan, Jr.
Muscoeee-S. Pasco, chairman: A. c.
Blonnt, John +. Stokes and VIM Z.
Sheppard.
AT the Court House in this city: j.
+. ID. Tonge, chairman: John Clay
Smith. W. l. Zachary. a. w. Davis, c.
j. Stokes. Rhoulac Anderson, j. NJ.
Coe. ID. w. Berry, C. w. Girdiestone,
J. \. Huthcins, II. S. Laird Minnie e
Kehoe, Henry Bellinger. e. G. Max
well. j. II. Smithwick Emmett Wilson
and Hal. Anderson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
K. of G.. Dance
Scheduled Tonight

The dance scheduled tonight for
the gentlemen of the service under
the auspices of the Knights of
Columbus, at their hall, beginning at
500 o'clock, promises to be as much
of a success as its predecessors.
Dancing, a delightful recreation.
still retains it's popularity, as is wit
messed by the large attendance at af-
fairs of this kind, and the extra good
orchestra which has been engaged for
tonight insures that the program will
be an excellent one.
The gentlemen of the service are
cordially invited to attend, and spend
a pleasant evening and the ladies and
gentlemen of the city. too, are invit-
ed to be present and participate in
making the event one to be remem-
bered by the bows who will soon be
Somewhere in France"
This being one of the series of en-
tainments being given under the aus
pices of the War Activities Commit
tee of the Knights of Columbus,
there are to be no admittance or
other charges.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
OFFICERS EXEMPTION
BOARD ARE MOVED

Offices Of the local exemption board
for Escambia county were moved
yesterday from the Circuit Court to
the third floor of the Brent building,
directly in the rear of the elevator,
and all persons desiring to obtain in
formation concerning their status in
the draft, or any other matters will
call at the Brent building office in
stead OF at the court house
With the moving of headquarters
the board Is preparing for the second
draft. and the filling out of the ques-
tionnairs- The office in the Brent
building is in charge Of Frank John
son, deputy clerk OF the circuit court
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
ANTI WARFARE
is PROVING SUCCESSFUL

London, Dec. 13.-When the Asso-
ciated Press inquired of high naval
authority today "if the anti-submarine
war was going well and what was the
reason for the high rate Of sinkings
in the past three weeks" the answer
was:
THE enemy has had more subma-
rines at work. He has actually been
attempting a submarine offensive of
the largest possible magnitude in an
effort to reinforce his offensive on
land. He is trying to bring off q
coup which will incline us to peace.
He has failed signally on sea as
on land. and he has had to pay a
heavy price. Our counter measures
and the enemy will experience con-
tanning his campaign.
'If the shipbuilding efforts can be
properly spurred on in England ana
America, the allies will be able to say
within a measurable time that ton
rage is being launched at rate ex-
ceeding the sinkings: and also. II the
naval measures continue to improve as
Is reasonable to expect, the u-boats
are being sunk faster than tho Ger
mans are able to build them and that
the German U-boat fleet Is steadily
dwindling away.
Much still depends on American
shipbuilding, but as encouragement to
those who are putting tSeir efforts into
that work, 1t may be said with conf
dence that the allied navies are able
to handle the U-boat"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14

Lieutenant Adelaide B. Baylis.
heads an organization of women war
workers in New York, who have
smashed tn cold gag about women
and secrets. a
You have Uncle Sans words for
that He is using the volunteer Wo-
mans Motor Corps on work that re-
quires secrecy first" such as chauf-
feuring for ambassadors and secret
service men and carrying secret off
cial messages.
Lieutenant Baylis. has enlisted 30
active members, and a number of
others who loan automobiles
The Red Cross has designated this
corps as its official motor service in
New York.
Applicants must pass severe tests
in handling cars and mechanics.
Three members of the organization
are now in France driving motor am
balances.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
DAYS RECEIPT OF
BOOKS GRATIFYING

Two hundred and fifty books were
received yesterday by the Army and
Navy Life Activities Committee for
the library at the Aeronautic Station,
and with those already given 1t is
hoped that the necessary five hun
dred may be obtained before Satur-
day night.
Two hundred of the volumes given
yesterday were presented by Mrs. J.
S. Roberts, but more are needed at
once, particularly technical works,
and anyone having one or morn
books to give are urged to telephone
the secretary at 1913 and they viii
be called for.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
GEN. DAVID LANG. FORMER
ADJUTANT-G GENERAL, DIES

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec i3.--General
David Lang. formerly adjutant n
eral OF Florida, died here this after
noon at Las o'clock. General Lang
was born in Camden County. Georgia,
May Q. 1885. He moved tc s5wannee
County. Florida and, in 1860, was
welded to Miss Mary Campbell of
Apple Grove, Virginia in fall of 1868.
She passed away in 1889. He was
appointed adjutant general by Gov
ernor Perry. and moved here with his
family from Cedar Key. He served
also during Governor Fleming's ad-
ministration He was private secre-
tary to governor during administra-
ton of Governors Mitchell and Blox-
ham. Afterwards ne accepted posi-
ton Of secretary to the superinten-
dency of the Florida Hospital for the
Insane, under Captain J. F. Whitner.
He also served at Chattahoochee un
der Superintendent Worth W. Tram
nell, but had just resigned that posi-
tion expecting to spend his last years
among his children. During the lat
ter part of last September he was
stricken with illness from which he
was unable to recover.
Though colonel Of the Eighth Florida
Regiment during Civil War. he had
never accepted q pension from the
state. He always fought for prin-
ciple. and held that the state owed
him nothing. He universally
loved by the men in his command and
commended for his attention and hu-
name treatment of his soldiers.
General Lang, who was a devoted
member of the Episcopal church. and
is survived by three sons: Campbell
Lang, of Trenton, Fla. Joseph Lang
of Richmond. Va. and Hon. Paul "
Lang, Of Tallahassee, and eleven
grandchildren.
An only daughter. Mrs. B. 3. Nc
Caa, passed away in the fall of 1905.
Campbell Lang and Miss Mary Nc
Caa, Of Tampa, one of the grand
children having been sent for, were
with the general when he died.
General Lang was in several of the
most important battles of the Civil
War. and more than once in absence
of General Edward A. Perry, COM
manded the brigade and distinguished
himself
Thousands of F1oridians will be
grieved by news of his death. The
funeral will be held here tomorrow
afternoon but details of ceremony
have not been announced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
MANY SENATORS DENOUNcE
THE COAL SHORTAGE IN u. 8

Washington, Dec. 13.-The coal sit
uation came in for denunciation in
the senate today by Senators Smith Of
Michigan, Weeks OF ssachusetts,
Pittman of Nevada and Pomerene Of
Ohio.
Senator Smith ascribed 1t to placing
inexperienced men in charge of dis
tribution. while Senator Pittman de-
clared 1t due to the railroads.
Senator Pomerene- declared he be-
lieved the railroads, coal operators
and sometimes the mines were in part
responsible.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
PIE AND CAKE LIST
INCREASED SLIGHTLY

Several additions were made to the
pie and cake list for the Christmas
entertainment for the men of the
service yesterday, and if the spirit
continue for a week more it is prob
able that no difficulty will be met in
making the affair a complete sue
cess.
Through the courtesy Of Ballard
and Ballard, flour has been given
and enough for any number of indi-
vidual pies or cakes may be had for
the asking from Mrs. Max Bear or
Mrs. E. C.. Maxwell.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
GERMANS AND AuSTRIANS
MASSlNG FOR BIG ATTACK

Warrington. Dec. 12.-Reinforcements
from the Russian front for the Austro-
German invaders of Italy are still ar
r,ving, an official dispatch from Rome
today announced. The German plan
of activity, however. has suffered
much delay in it's development, infor-
nation from Austrian sources reveal
ing that it had been planned to reach
Bassano eleven days ago Four Aus
tro-German divisions were put out of
action n recent operations between
the Brenta and Piave rivers.
Italian aviators report the Austro-
Germans massing large forces near
Foza, and the enemy feverishly con-
structing defensive works before
Monte HHpa.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
OHIO GOVERNOR
WARNED MOTTO
STOP COAL CARS
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR GARFIELD
SENDS WORD NOT TO INTER
FERE WITH DISTRIBUTION, BUT
coNFIscATIoN CONTINUES.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield today informed Gov
enor Cox Of Ohio that he would not
be permitted to interfere with distri-
button focal in Ohio under the di-
rection Of the state fuel adninistra-
ton.
DR.. Garfield sent to Governor Coz
the following telegram:
"I must respectfully but firmly re-
quest that you do not interfere with
the orderly distribution Of coal in
Ohio under. orders issued by my au-
thority to Homer H. Johnson, federal
fuel administrator for Ohio. He has
full authority to act and r. C. Baird
is cooperating with him. I must in
sist that the state authority be no,
permitted to interfere with the action
of the United States fuel administra-
tor"
Any pressing need for coal in Ohio
that Governor Cox can show will be
met Immediately by the fuel admfnis-
tration. DR.. Garfield said. Seizure
OF coal by the governor will only bring
confusion and add to the difficulties
of the situation. DR.. Garfield said.
WORK OF CONFiScATlNG.
Columbus, O., Dec. 13.-Work OF
confiscating from railroads coal con-
signed to the northwest to alleviate
suffering in Ohio caused by the serious
coal shortage was bcfng continued to-
day by State authorities under the d.
rection and orders OF Governor Cox.
The state fuel administration today
prepared list Of Ohio cities and towns
suffering from a lack OF coal and an
nounced that coal on hand will be- APP
portioned Immediately among them.
This coal has been confiscated from
railroad shipments to the northwest.
Governor Cox issued a statement
last night in which he characterized
the coal situation in Ohio as an "un-
speakable outrage" and said DR.. Gar
field should be called upon to explain
why he placed Mr.. Baird at the head
Of the Lake Coal shipments. Mr..
Baird, the governor charged, repre-
sented interests Of the coal operators
and not Of the Industrial and domestic
consumers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
MEANS MURDER CASE
To JURY LAST OF WEEK

Concord. Dec. 12.-Arguments in
which the state asked for the death
penalty for CASTOR Means, aIt the
defense contended that Mrs. Maude
King, whom he is alleged to have
killed, shot herself accidentally, con-
sumed nearly seven hours today. The
state contended that Means suuan-
dered the woman's money and killed
her to avoid an accounting. 1t is
doubtful whether the case will get to
the jury before Friday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
HUNS LOSE ON
MANY FRONTS
As ALLIES GAIN
Germans Gained a Little
Ground But Paid Dearly
in Loss of Men.
y. S. ENGINEERS
KILLED IN FRANCE
Italians Stubbornly Resist
= Invaders Who Have Been
Heavily Reinforced.
ASSOCIATED Press Summary

British. French and Italian lines are
still holding firmly against the Teu-
tonic allies onslaughts, delivered with
heavy reinforcements from the RUS
sian front The Germans latest at
tack In the Cambrai region between
Bullecourt and Queant,- was COM
plete failure, when the Teuton losses
in men, balanced with the small
ground gained.
Another attack by the German
Crown Prince in Caurieres Wood. in
Nerdun sector. met a customary re-
pulse, while in the highlands and
northern front the enemy armies are
still being held in check by Italians.
Both sides are credited with vic
tories in the different unofficial ver-
sions of operations between the Boil
sheviki and Kaledines Russian forces.
The German submarine menace is
74aaing held, but not yet mastered, ac-
cording to the first lord of the British
admiralty.
The Germans have been conducting
a submarine offensive of great mag
nitude. Complementary to their often
sive on land, in the hope of inclining
Great Britain toward peace. but have
failed signally In their naval as well
80 in their military effort. according
TO "a n1RH ndbdi duVilOTtty III I<oHdoh.
The counter measures Of the entente
naval forces reinforced by the Ameri-
can naval contingents are becoming
increasingly successful, it is declared.
Recently the production of new ton
mage has nearly equalled the tonnage
sunk and the destruction of subma-
rines has reached a point closely ap-
preaching the maximum capacity of
the Germans for turning out U-boats.
Detailed descriptions today of the
fighting in interior Russia conflict
with previous reports of a decided Boil
sheviki success in the defeat Of Gen.
eraI Korniloff. one of the mainstays
OF the anti-Bolsheviki campaign.
General Korniloff, according to tnis
account, devided his troops when the
Isolsheviki forces were encountered
near Bielgorod in south central Rus
sia and while the Bolsheviki were fol-
! lowing up one section the main Kor-
nlioff force attacked with artillery and
virtually wiped out the Bolshev.ki de-
tachmcr.t.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-14
NAVAL RESERVES WON'T
MAN ALL MERCHANTMEN

Washington, Dec. 12.-Abandonment
Of the plan to mon all American mer-
chantmen engaged in transatlantic
service with naval reserves was an
nounced by the shipH ng board. The
proposal was advanced by the navy
department but the board decided
there were too many obstacles to at
tempt 1t. Under the plan now adopt
ed. naval reserves may be put aboard
only troop ships and vessels carrying
munitions or supplies for the army
and navy.