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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
URGE FARMERS TO
BUY FERTILIZER NOW

Farmers are being urged to pur-
chase necessary fertilizers immediate
ly, as it is claimed that the shortage
Of freight cars may seriously hamper
early planting. It is stated that
farmers usually DO not concern them
selves with cars and large shipments,
Ias few do business on a large scale,
but special notice is urged in this in
stance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
SEIZE GERMAN SHIPS
IN PHILIPPINES

Manila, Feb. simultaneously
with the seizure of German steamers
n Manila harbor, officers of the UNI
ted States destroyer Barry Sc zed
three steamers in the harbor OF Ceou,
and the destroyer Chauneey seized
three at Zamboanga. The seizures
we're made at the request of customs
authorities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
Standard Oil Fires Germans.

Baton ROUGE, La. Feb. 5.-The
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
has discharged all unnaturalized Ger
man citizens employed at its large
refinery near here, and has put an
armed guard of 15 men about the
plant, according to information OBJ
tanned at the conpany's office today.
The company also has installed pow
erful flood lights to illuminate the
refinery, docks and shipping. The
plant has been shipping large guam
titles of gasoline to Italy and Eng
land.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
Steamship Finland.
Believe Germany Fearing War
With United States VIII
Grant Concessions
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


London Feb.
cles that Germany is attempting
ted States by overtures to compromise the policy
The only dscoverable Germany offered Holland
and Scandinavian carving food
supplies Germany
Holland and German relations the sinking of
Dutch ships but it believed that Germany
align themselves hostile Germany by adopting the presidents
suggestion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
WANT BIG STAFF
TO SOLVE PROBLEM

Washington, Fb. 5.-Authority to
bring to Washington a full army
staff to work out war problems IS
given in an army bill which the house
military committee agreed upon. They
will report to the house tomorrow.
The present law limits his general
staff in Washington to fifty per cent.
The measure will be urged by Secre-
tary Baker.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
MARINE INSURANCE ON
H. 6. SHIPS INCREASED

New York, Feb. 5.-Marine insur-
ance rates on American ships was
placed on level with those for ships
of the three entente allies. Rates ad.
yanced from an average of two to
) three per cent to ten per cent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
ARREST OFFICERS FOR
BURNING GERMAN SHII

Honolulu, Feb. 5.-United States
naval detachments arrested officers
and crew of the German gunboat Gier,
said to have been set afire by them.
The crew of the German steamer
Lccksun was arrested.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
ALL GERMAN
OFFICIALS TO
GO TOGETHER
RY A CsOCTATEn PRESS

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington, Feb. 5.-A week
from tomorrow the entire corps
cf German officials in the United
States, nun bering two hundred,
including Count and Countess
von Bernstorf, who is an Amer
lean woman plan to leave New
York for Germany. Reservations
are made on the Scandinavian
liner Frederick VII, sailing for
Christiana.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
Submarine Fires on Life Boat
After Crew Had Abandoned
Torpedoed British Steamship
Congress Begins Earnest Preparations Though
Still Hopeful That Break Will Not Involve
the United States In War With Germany. I'm
pose Heavy Fine for Espionage.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Feb 5Rhard Wallace American seaman of Baltimore
small boats into which
forced when the vessel
was by according official statement
captain Of the killed according to
o. survivors, landed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
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Though Wa
Federal {
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Captain Nj
While I

When Capa
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United States
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change in pls
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All member
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the visit TO II
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crew. One mem
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ago on board tt
now in Mobile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-06
WEATHER FORECAST

ensacola:. Fair Tuesday, rising
Eeieh are north and central portions:
We ay fair and warmer, moderate
west nds becoming variable Highest
yesterday. 80 degrees; lowest, 20 degrees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Twilight in the Balkans
CFrom The Boston Transcript

(Fron The Boston TrdrScrfpp
All that remains OF Rumania is put in a
new and terrible danger by the expulsion
Of the Russians from Galicia and the Buko-
wilma With the Austro-G Germans at Kim
polung and Czernowitz, the position of the
Rumanians on that portion of the Pruth
River which flows along the northern end Of
Moldavia is fanked, and it seems unlikely
that the Rumanans can defend that prov
ince much longer. Rumania was deceived,
betrayed by imperial Russia. No doubt for
a time she may have had hopes Of support
from revolutionary Russia, but II so, she
has been leaning on a broken reed SO far
as heard from, the Russian revolutionists
have never once thought OF Rumania, nor
even of Serbia; they acknowledge no debt of
honor to that unhappy country, such as the
democracies of the West feel so deeply in the
case of Belgium.
How dark the shadows which now fall
over the Balkans and the Danube How
soon were the hopes Of new and strong
nationalties-a Serbia once more to be the
land OF Balkan romance and song, once more
the glory of the classic mountains; a Ru-
mania holding up the light Of Roman cult
ure in the East; a Bulgaria free and strong
and sturdy, redeeming the desert which the
hoof OF the Turks horse had left behind
him, covering the mountain sides with gar
dens-how soon were all these dreams TO be
ended For though Bulgaria now talks of
It's triumph" with German aid the measure
Of success which she has attained is nothing
more nor less than the country's political
death, she will not live heneeforth, II she
lives at all, except as an outlying German
or Austrian province. And even II the sue
cess Of the Entente Allies should restore
and enlarge the boundaries Of Serbia and
Rumanis, these two countries have been raw
aged and depopulated TO such point that IL
must take generations TO bring them back to
the stage Of promise which they all occupied
al thu ela.e Of the frat Balkan war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Various Soldier Nicknames

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Good for your recent editorial on nick
names for the army! | speak for many in
agreeing with "Odtimer" in today's issue,
as well as the correspondent who occasioned
the article. This continued attempt to foist
journalstically upon US the terms Sammy,
Teddy ETC., is disgusting and absolutely
silly.
II the regulars don't like it the National
Guard specially does not!
It is true language grows and is enhanced
at times by nicknames and other coined words.
But such develop from spontaneous use and
approval, and convey some significance, either
serious or affectionate, or some wise descrip-
tive.
Sammy" is forced, ridiculous and signifies
nothing. Compared TO it TEDDY" is better,
but not acceptable. If journalists need a
handy turn, "doughboy" is a used army term
for infantrymen, established much as tar
is for sailors. I'm sure the chaps who "rise
TO the occasion" will answer to it much bet
ter than 10 this present rot.
should be highly pleased instead Of disap-
pointed if my favorite paper, which have
helped 70 make the favorite of the detaeh-
ment, should initiate the discontinuance Of
noxous ncknsmes.
SEVENTY-FIRST INFANTRY.
Somewhere in New York, Aug. 4, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Woods Hole, Mass, Aug. II, 1917.
Tom Paine's View of Despotism

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue of the Sth Mr.. Julian
Street suggests the submission of other lit
erary items bearing upon German traits
which have since come into general notice"
Permit me to submit the concluding para
graph from Mr.. Thomas Paine's dedication
to the second part Of "The Rights of Man."
addressed to an. De La Fayette," and dated
London, February Q, 1892.
Mr. Payne writes: "If you make cam
paign the ensuing spring, which 1t is most
probable there will be no occasion for, will
come and join you.
SHOULD the campaign commence, l hope it
will terminate in the extinction Of German
despotism and in establishing the freedom
Of all Germany.
"When France shall be surrounded with
revolutions she will be in peace and safety,
and her taxes, as well as those Of Germany
will consequently become less"
Mr.. Paine's desire for "the extinction OF
German despotism" has doubtless been some
hundred and twenty-five years in maturing;
but let us hope that in 1917 the end is IN
sight. +. ,. WlNCHES TER
Bristol, Conn, Aug 9, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
The Case Of Quebec

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I am glad TO see Mr. A. J. LSlio'h'
article on c6nscription in Canada ansTf"
in yesterdays Tribune By the clear pfes''-
ton OF the real reason for antl-con'c'7N,
sentiment in Quebec. Among my f"'1
Canadian friends, many OF those whom >
proudest to know, themselves admit pf'e'',
the reasons detailed in "A Nontfs@"'
letter. -.
al. c. WIS" letter on quebec and |"
tional Service" in Yesterdays Irouhs
very puzzling one. He appears to believe
Quebec's present attitude in regan p"
scription is one which has been imp.'.
it by the other provinces for poltIesl re-.
The fact is that the &ntl-eonsUy
French Canadians do not feel at al - (,
Of their sentiments, but advertise -.
the pulpit, the press, and in all essu1' y,
erings. They have succeeded IN is., I,
themselves believe that they are Jus' 's,,,,
taking position which is The despair - ~,
friends, who realize that sueh "'OIs
taken at this time, can never be liVeG OV 81 [
The political reason itself gwen =! :
W" for stating the proposition .,.;,s
not valid. He refers 70 this as .,.,,
afoot to FELL the government whi" e. II
transcontinental railway" Ihe w. s
brought about rather peculiar s''u.e
regard to the Canadian railways o.. ~
uation is fundamentally sound, ana 'n 80,
points of Canada's far-sighted railway 49,, -
sion policy will be quickly evident a.. .s.,ce
war, if the railways can be nurseo AZ .
the present bit Of hard shedding. 80
matter of fact, the newest transeOn's y.,r
railway in Canada is far from oeihs ~
elephant" It's management uhoe' ~
eminent is excellent. and its passshnss -ss
freight services are both taxed 70 ". s.t
CAPACITY ALI the time. The benefit; i ~ IN,
ready worked in the rich new noT,ne 1.Sls
tories 1t gives access 70 Pr PHILIP P. COLE
Bridgton, Ne, Aug. Q, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
He Deserted" to the Front
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your amusing story of the Sammy"
and the mules Somewhere in France" brings
back the experience of the nineteen-yesr-old
New Orleans boy who Joined the Rough Riders
in 1898 and was left behind at Tampa because
there were not enough transports to carry the
horses along. The youngest recruits, to the
number Of four hundred, were left behind to
care for the animals. This boy-eall him Jim
declared that he had not gone 70 war to be
chambermaid for lot Of horses, and immedi-
ately slowed away on a transport When the
troops landed at Sboney he was arrested as
deserter and brought before a court martial.
II would have done your heart good to see
those old regular officers laugh when called
upon TO try the youngster for "deserting TO
the front" HUGH +. MELR0Y.
New York, Aug. 10, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Making Americans
What a Chance Visit to a Vacation
Playground Showed
70 the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: II was my good fortune to witness yes
terday an example of the patriotism and spirit
Of Americanism taught In the schools OF this
city, which did much to conYince me that our
schools still remain the most potent factor
in our life for the instilling Of love of coun-
try, fair play and clean tactics under all con-
ditons.
happened to pass Vacation Playground 10,
Brooklyn, which is in congested foreign
district. Through the open windows of the
playground came the most sincere and beau
tiful rendition Of "America" | have heard in
a long time As heard the words of this
song, so particularly appropriate at the pres
ent time, when we are fighting for our very
liberty, uttered confidently and whole-heart-
edly, / fully realized the glorious work of
such schools in turning out Americans who
will be ready to give their all should the
need Of their country demand it at some
future time. then walked into the school
and saw the salute to the flag given with
sincerity that would bring the blush Of shame
to the brow of the marriage Stacker, were he
capable of experiencing such feeling.
saw enough of the spirit in which the
games are conducted and the ability OF the
BOYS In athletics to lead me to believe that
these children, under the guidance Of able
and devoted teachers, are successfully over
coming any physical or mental handicaps
their poverty stricken homes may be putting
upon them.
The shirt Of the old red schoolhouse still
lives in the immense educational plant WIS.,
tied. HENRY HORNING.
New York. Aug. Q, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
. ~. Eai,nr az The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune .,,,sI
Sir: Congratulations upon your .~,,.,e
warfare. notice that a Chicago n'T'' y.
has plucked up courage to follow ~, .Y;,I -
Let's hope there are others that WIZ
wake up. -, ,;L. "a shr 2
am far from rich, but Id IKE y ,.s.ns
IS toward a fund TO have that ear'OV Tr,,.i,cp>
"The Hears. Method OF Making i.,,.r,,
Backstabbing," or some more spps''cs
title, printed as an advertisement u .,
papers as are too white hvereo y IA pu, q
duty, and printed as a poster Sa. "
everywhere the vicious papers eireu'. ss,,stt
will Join! The Tribune can pc !, -:
upon to see that the money is Props,,nir
New York, Aug. 10, 1910
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
''Merriies
% the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; II our soldiers in France object to the
word "sammies" they have good reason for
so doing, if.what has been told me is true
that in England this name is given to one OF
the lowest classes Of the slums. How would
they like the word "Merries"? II would sug-
gest both their country and thu gallant
shown in their greatest danger.
Hampstead Aug. 10. LII. N. N. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14

Yyu can purchase merchandise Advertised IN TIE
TRIBUNE WITH absolute saety-tor n dissatisfaction results
In sny case TIE TRIBUNE guarantees to money
BACK upo, request No red ta9e No clubbing We make
Eocd promptly no advertiser does not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14

It has been announced from navy head
quarters at Washington that no more Of the
110-foot submarine chasers are to be built.
Last April contracts were placed for the
building Of 1876 Of these boats in the navy
yards and 200 were 90 be built in private
yards. The work has been progressing slowly
in the private yards, because of the difficulty
the owners Of those yards have experienced
in obtaining the necessary material. There
have been delays in almost every part
whether Of wood or metal. In the navy yards
the work has progressed as II was planned
and several Of these boats are now in COM
mission, but Of what use they will be except
for harbor patrols or close inshore work no
one knows. They draw many inches more
than they were designed TO do, and when
running the deck at the stern is almost in
the water. They are slower by at least
three knots than it was hoped by the most
optimistic they would be, and it is very
doubtful if they could make a sustained
speed Of more than fourteen nautical miles an
hour, although for short spurts they have
exceeded that speed.
These boats when completed will have cost
between 100000 and 100000 each, or approx
imately s30OOO,OOO. They were built against
the advice Of the experienced naval officers
and against the advice Of naval engineers and
builders outside the department. small
coterie of influential friends, however, in
duced Secretary Daniels TO have the boats
built In spite Of all criticisms. The Tribune
has several times told that the boats would
be useless, that they were too small, too
costly, and that many Of the builders who
lad accepted contracts would be unable to
complete their tasks. Many Of the contracts
were made by men who thought they saw
opportunities to make money quickly. but
many Of these will be stung badly II the de-
partment insists on the terms Of these con-
tracts being fulfilled.
Destroyers Best
The department has now under considers
ton plans for high speed boats similar to
torpedo boat destroyers, and an announce
ment may be made at any time about these
boats. Naval officers favor the destroyer,
and the bigger the better. They have little
use for boat that Is not sef-sustaining on
the high sea and don't want boat that Will
have to run to harbor in any storm. Eng
land has in the past two years bent all her
energies to turn out high speed destroyers,
boats that are 300 feet long and make be-
tween 30 and 40 knots. They also have built
some boats that are larger than destroyers,
smaller than scout cruisers, and these make
forty-three knots. These are the boats that
are the most seryiceable in chasing the sub
marine Submarines are now being built that
make twenty knots on the surface, and TO at
tempt to catch them with boats of less than
twenty knots is waste of time.
Three types of destroyers have been de-
signed, and one that is well thought of by
naval officers is 100 feet long. 1t is built of
steel, driven by steam turbines and will make
twenty-six knots. By standardized methods of
construction large fleet could be built and
made ready for commission in ten months.
Had the far sighted men in the navy had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
cINADiLS RATES.
FOREIGN RATS.

Entered q. ths Postomco at Ssw York a. ssoOud Ola"
Nah Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14

ounsi and published dIiS By mo rrouns ASsasSon, =
New York Corporation. Ogden Reid. Prosidenti ".
Tcg,rs yics-PreSidsnt Richard ". Waldo N,ssau
Susr Treasurer Address Tribune BuildinS I'' ~
street. New York Telephone. BsekmEn 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14

SUBSCRIPTION RATfs.-By Man. PcstsSe PAD WI
side Of Greater New York: -
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pam and Spna,v A mo- IS DAily only months. SoV
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-14
Fund to Circulate the Cartoon

Bridgton, Ne, Aug. Q, 1911
The Nenana news., 1917-08-11
SOCIALISTS MUST
 STAY IN STATES

WaShington-The United States will adhere to the ruling that passports are not to be issued to Socialists who desire to attend the international Socialist conference to be held at Stockholm durin~ the con- ing month. In a statement given to the press today, Sec retary Lansing said that the fact that England had decided to permit labor representatives of that country to attend the conference would have no in- fluence on the action taken by the United States.
The Nenana news., 1917-08-11
HOWELL D|SPOSES
 OF LUMBER STOCK

A business transaction of unusually large proportions was consumated during the week when Q F. Lehr, of the Nenana Lumber company took over the stock of the Howell Lumber company at the yards, amounting to nearly 100000 feet of lumber. The Howell, Mill located some distance be- low Nenana., was not included in the sale, but it has been closed down and will not re- sume operations.
 The mill began saving early last winter and much of the lumber was hauled to the Ne mana yard on sleighs. After the opening of navigation, the steamer Teddy H. took the place of the slieghs and was employed steady on the work until the mill operations ceas- ed short time ago.
 Since engaging in the lum- Der bushes MT. Howell has be- come interested in a promis- ing tungsten property at the head of Fish Creek, in the Fair banks district. and between looking after that and attend ing to his mining operations on Boulder Creek, in the Hot Springs district, he has little time to devote to other enter prises. He has a force of about fifteen men now employed at the tungsten mine and expects to double the number later in the season. recent development work having indicated that more men will be needed to handle the increased output. Several teams and a quantity of equipment and supplies were shipped up river yesterday on the Tedy H. for use in the mine. The teams will do the hauling between the mine and the rail road, a distance of six miles.
The Nenana news., 1917-08-11
TWO BOATS ARRIVE:
 RETURN DOWN RINER

The \. Y. \. steamers Seat tie No. 3 and Tarana were in port today discharging cargo. The former arrivei at six this morning with barge Irene, laden with rails for tie Alas kan Engineering commission. The Panama reached port about ter With the ha"ge Arizona in t"H. siso from the lower river fhe lead consisc yG of general cargo "f 430 tnas. nf VI i.'h ;.n ,rnt about 221 tons were consigned to local merchants. The balance consisted of feed andprovisions for the commits sion.
 lokin after that and attending
 R. C. Wood arrived from the Tolovana late this afternoon.
The Nenana news., 1917-08-11
COUNC|L. UNABLE
 ID END STRIKE

Spokane-After four days of parleying With the lumber and shingle mill operatives, the Washington state council ot national defense has given up the attempt to bring about a settlement of the strike. The strikers, however, apparently have been unable to tie up the industry entirely, for the sec retary of the West Coast Lum- bermen's association has wired the war department that they are able to supply all the spruce needed for airplane con- struction. both for the United States and the Allies. It has been suggested, however that it may be found necessary to call on the government for pro- lection against the strikers.
The Nenana news., 1917-08-11
RAIN PREVENTS SERIES FANS DISAPPOINTED

The excessive doWnpour nf the past two days has made it impossible to starr the ser ics Cf ball games. which were to nave been played between tine Brooks team and tbe lo- cais, commencing last evening. -',r rain has put the grounds cut Of commission and several lays If fair wAl-,cr will be needed to put the field back ill oldtime form, providing the river does not rise sufficiently in the meantime to cause an- other overflow.
 A!'I'rph definite plans had hnt Teen made up to noon to- diN r was the OnInion nf T n ;nher of the players that thr trrm would proceed to the ht"r1 t VII and plav d series of games there before playing bats with the loc'l bunch. Ii l.a> i.ela sug.">jc,!! ii.at t I:.S!It bc possible @" the visit ors to make th" trip back with the excursionists., in case the Fairbanks Moose decide to make another attempt to carry out their program at a sufficiently early date.
 It was announced late this afternoon that an attempt would be made to play a game tomorrow afternoon, weather conditions permitting. The game is to be called at two O. clock. It was also stated that the excursion would make a start from Fairbanks in case of fair weather at mid niOht.