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New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
MAIN ST. PROPERTY SOLD
s. NJ. Davidson Purchases Realty Adjoining ROssberg's BlOck-Re- ported Price More Than $6O,OOO.

One of the biggest realty deals that has taken place in this city was trans acted today when S. M. Davidson, proprietor of the Fair Twenty-Five Cent store, purchased property on Main street of Bertha A. Guenther, Hulda A. Guenther and Mrs. Anna A. G. Johnson.
 The property in question has a Main street frontage of about 45 feet and is quite deep. It is adjacent to Ross berg's block, which bounds it on the north. While the purchase price has not been given out, it has been said the former owners had previously de- clined a bid of $6o,000 for the prop erty.
 By acquiring this property, MT. Da- vidson now becomes owner of one of the most valuable sections in the city's business center, as he had previously purchased the property just south of that which he acquired today.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
WILL IS FILED.
Former Congressman Bequeaths $15,-
 900 to Friends.

Pittsfield, Mass, Nov. 2s.-The will of former Congressman George F. Lawrence of North Adams, who was killed by jumping from the eighth story of a New York city hotel last week, was filed in probate court to- day. The sum of $10,00O was left to his friend Clinton Q. Richmond, gen. eral manager of the Berkshire Street Railway, and 5000 to Hugh P. Drys- dale of North Adams. his secretary. No bond was filed showing the size of the estate which is estimated at over $1OO,000.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
SPECIAL TEDEGRAPH.
General Persling Now in Direct
 Communication With London.

London, Nov. 2s.-A special tele- graph wire. connecting Gen. Persh- ings headquarters in France with the American military headquarters in London, was installed today. The first message sent by Gen. Pershing to Walter Hines Page, the American am- bassador here, said:
 Greetings and best wishes from the American army headquarters in this, the first message over the military line to London"
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
Immediate Negotiations.

Petrograd. Nov. 2S.-Representa. tives sent by Ensign Krylenko, thu Bolsheviki commander-in-chief of thu Russian armies have been received iI the German lines and informed by the German commander that the Ger mans have officially consented to inn mediate negotiations for an armistic( on all the fronts of the belligerend countries
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
SIXTY-TEiREE MISSING
 FROM THE ACTAEON

Washington, Nov. 2S.-SiXty- three men are missing in the three unaccounted for boats of the American steamer Actaeon, reported yesterday torpedoed by a German submarine. The navy's official report says one boat with 20 survivors landed at Cape Finissterre yesterday and adds nothing more to pub- Hshed accounts of the sinking.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
PURCHASES FACTORY.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 28.-Repre- sentatives of the DuPont Powder com pany deny published reports that the company has bought the equipment of the Bridgeport Wood Finishing com pany for removal to Philadelphia There have been some negotiations, but thus far, the company says, noth- ing has come of them.
 The deal was closed this afternoun a despatch says.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
COMMANDS FORCES.

Aver, Mass. Nov. 28.-An order as- signing Bridagier General Vim. Wei gel. now commanding the depot bri- eade to command of all forces at Camp Devens in the absence at any ttmo of Major Gen Harry F. Hodges, was issued today.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
WOMEN REGISTER.
For Industrial Service During the
 Duration of the War.

New Haven, Nov. 28.-Regisration of women for industrial service car ried out here the past week by a com mittee of the state council of defense closed last night, and the forms will be assorted and classified today. The number of registrants exceeds 15.OOO for New Haven and it's immediate sub- urbS.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
The Fifth Army.

The Russian Fifth army announced today that it proposes choosing parIia1 mentarians to be sent to Germany This is the second instance of an an nouncement of definite support of thu Bolsheviki program by the military the first being the Second army whos( action was previously reported.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
STORES OPEN TONIGHT.

The leading merchants, according to The Chamber of Commerce ruling, will keep their places of business open until 9:3o o'clock tonight and will close all day tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
THAT BEAUTIFUL SNOW,
All of New England Covered With
 Blanket of White.

Boston, Nov. 28.-The first general snoWstorm of the winter extended to all parts of New England today. Re- ports received by the local weather bureau indicated that the fall had reached depth of six inches at many places before 10 a. m.
 There will be a real white Thanks giving throughout New England" the bureau announced, "but the weather will be less severe than yesterday"
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
Officially need at Petrograd That Conference is on in Germany. j
BOLSHEVIKI MEN
 CROSS THE FRONTIER
Spanish Representative Says He Will| Do All in His Power to Contribute for Peace, for Which "Humanity at Budapcst-(Ierman Socialists OIl Peace Conference.

Petrograd, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10:3q D. mt is announced officially al the Smolyni Institute, the headquard ters of the Bolsheviki that represent tatives of Ensign Krylenko, the Bolshi eviki commander-in-chie have cros1 sed to the German side and entered into negotiations with the German military authorities.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
EXTRA DIVIDEND.

New York, Nov. 2S--The -Taie and T6wne Mfg. Co.,, t0N",- declared an extra dividend of per cent
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
'.)E THE DRAFT.
Not in t.: |. of Catching Cold, But
 Not to Serve

Aver Mass, Nov. 2S.-Four men were brought from Bridgeport today and locked up pending investigation of charges that they evaded the draft. The men, John Maiki, Peter Buslow, Michael Manning and Michael Polosi, told officers they had received no orders to report for service.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
Spanish Ambassador.

London, Nov. 28.-Acknowledgipa the note of the Bolsheviki the Span ish' representative at ,Petrograd sald he would do all in his power to conj tribute to peace. for which the whol( of humanity thirsts," a Reuter- dcj Spatch from Petrograd reports.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28

Petrograd Nov. 26.-The Spanish ambassadors according to the Pravda| the Bolsheviki organ, has replied fori mally to the government notification of it's action in regard to an armis] hce and peace negotiations. He pronll Sed to advise his government.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
From WaShin1tOn.

Washington, Nov. 28,-The confer- ence at Petrograd today of Russian political leaders which, according to London Times despatch, is for the purpose of forming government rep-
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
WEATHER

Hartford, Nov. 28.-FOrc- cast for New Britain and vicinity: Snow, warmer to- night. probably turning to ram. 'Tnursday unsettled.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
Official Statement.

Amsterdam, Nov. 28.-An official statement received here from Berlin denies a rumor, attributed to Londonj that Gen. von Ludendorff, first guar termaster general of the German army, had gone to the Russian front with numerous staff. It says that Gen. von Ludendorff is at the western front. r. ..
 A London despatch Nov. 2S said that according to advices recplyN from Amsterdam Gen. von Ludendorft, had started for the eastern front inl connection with the Russian otfor ol e truce.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28

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New Britain herald., 1917-11-28

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
SERVICE MEN FIND
A CORDIAL WELCOME
At WAR WORK ROOMS

Service men and their friends win nnd
a cordial welcome at the War Work club
rooms. 1872 North Palfox stIket. next
Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There
will Be special Christmas music and .
progrsm by children an . contribution
which they wish to give to entertain the
men of the army and navy.
In spite Of the difficulties Of the can
dy pull last week. Tuesday was . great
success It viii be repeated in the near
fuD re. with -.ore itght on the subject
The club r1(ns viii be open from 7:3o
TO O'Clock to the men who leave Pensa-
cola next week. as the class work has
been discontinued until after Christmas.
The entertainment committee OF the
Junior War Work Council is assisting
the Life Activities Committee In the
PREPARATION of a pantomine entitled Tho
Seven Gifts to be given Christmas
night as a part OF the Christmas festivi-
ties at the Arn,ory. The psntomine was
written - Dugal Stuart Walker for the
Portmantea Theatre in New York and
WAS first given at the community Christ
mas tree there. It promises to be a very
interesting addition to the already varied
program.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
NAMED EXPLOSIVES
LICENSING AGENT

James Macg.bbon. clerk Of the cir
cult court. was yesterday appointed
explosives licensing agent for the
Cnited States in Pensacola, and will
Immediately assume the duties OF that
office.
In the pamphlet accompanying the
appointment a statement was con-
tained to the effect that only Ameri-
can citizens, will be licensed, and the
licenses shall be divided into vendors,
purchasers, foremar's analysts, the
latter is subdivided into educators. in
ventors and investigators. 1t is
clearly stated, however, that the law
does not regulate explosives or in
gradients while being transported upon
vessels or railroad cars In conformity
with the statutory law, and the rules
of the Interstate Commerce Comrnis-
sion, nor does It apply to the cartridges;
for small arms and shot guns.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
MAKE ADDRESS
ON WAR SAVING
CAMPAIGN HERE
n. w. HARRISON OF THE MA
TONAL COMMITTEE, WITH
HEADQUARTERS IN WASHING
TON, ARRIVES TONIGHT.

NJ. W. Harrison, OF the National
War Savings Committee, OF Washing
!, ton. D. c., will arrive in Pensacola to-
night, and will be met at the San
Carlos hotel by Ben S Hancock. AS
his time in the city is limited, a
meeting will be arranged, at which he
will speak on the war savings ques-
ton.
Immediately upon receipt OF the ad-
vices that Col. Harrison would come
to Pensacola local committees got
busy right away and have arranged
a public meeting for Monday morning
at 10 O'Clock at the United States
court room, in the federal building. At
this meeting, which will be attended
by every member of the committee and
also other prominent and interested
citizens the Washington man will de-
liver an address, and 1t is very strong
iy urged that as many as possible
hear the address
In this connection. IL might be stated
that local arrangements Of the Thrift
Campaign have been satisfactory to
Hon. j. F. c. Griggs. who Is state d.
rector for the Florida National War
Savings Committee for not only has
he sent to Mrs Hancock a message OF
his approval, but has also forwarded
to Washington details of the local ar
Commend the ioaaf asF tRRasn occasion to
idea of turning the work over to the
ladies. who have already shown much
evidence OF pushing the campaign for
all II is worth
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
LARGE NUMBER AT
SATURDAY DANCE

For ono to attend several consecu-
tive dances given for the men Of the
army and navy in the Keyser audi
torinm each Saturday by the Life
that the building is elastic, or the
.,ize Of the human race shrinks con-
t;iderably during each week; for on
each occasion the hall is apparently
paclced to capacity, while the very
next Saturday the crowd Of the week
before appears but handful in COM
l,arison to the vast throng that
Turges up to enjoy the evenings en-
tertainment.
Last nidlt was no exception to the
.uie. The hall was packed, the mu-
fic was good and everybody had a
GOOD time. Which was precisely the
airn Of the committee: so. apparently,
everybody was satisfied.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
MEET
DAILY AT THE
COURT HOUSE
ATTORNEYS WILL ASSIST REGIS
TERED MEN LINING IN CITY IN
FILLING OUT ouEsTioNAIREs
BEING slNT OUT.

For the urpose OF assisting regis
tered men liIing in Pensacola in filling
out the quetfonaires now being sent
out. committee of lawyers will be In
the Court Ruse every day. beginning
tomorrow. fpm ten o'clock in the
morning to ne o'clock, and from two
until five.
In connection with this announce
ment. stresais placed on the neces-
sity OF the rEistered men going to the
court house pr the advice. and not to
the offices the various attorneys
on the COMMITTEES. These lawyers
arc serving tthout pay, and requests
by drafted MIN for advice. coming at
other than t4 stated times. will seri-
ously inconvAience them.
Before goirt before the committee
Tor assistance each registered man
should cArefuF read the questionaires.
80 ~ to he Alb 10 answer inteilircntIv
any question ehe committee may ask
him Th54 1ssportant, and if
The work. fs.- -s- a'e
Eseven 4ctA~- r.>~srrait itte--- 49,
70 serve Sryewhefe> Ee been
out tho cnntry and the dates end
time Of day viii be announced later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
TWO HOLD-UPS ARE
REPORTED TO POLICE

Two hold-ups were reported last
night a white man and negro show
ing up at different times at the POI
lice station and giving very indis-
tinct description Of their alleged
highwaymen.
Early in the night negro named
Rivers complained that three negroes
forced him to give up all the money
he had, amounting to SIS, at point
on West Belmont street, between
Baylen and Spring. He could give
no minute description of the men.
Later white man named Louis
Olsen showed up and complained that
two men in uniform held him up and
rifled his pockets tnl<ing the sum Of
IS. He could not tell whether they
were soldiers, sailors, or street car
ren, but stated they were in uni
form.
There were no arrests during the
night up to . late hour.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR
BY THE HIGH SCHOOL

One Of the most successful Of ba-
zaars contacted by the Pensacola
High School was that held yester-
day. when girls and boys held forth
in a South Palafox street store build
inx, disposing of every salable arti-
Gle and probably clearing between
SITS and 5000, which will be applied
to fund paying off expenses In
Cured. The building used was linn
tied in room, and it was impossible
to serve as many persons as usual
on such occasions; but 1t was. withal,
q successful function.
The Freshmen carried off the hon
ors. Miss Maxine Reilly, with . to-
tai of 12,159 ballots, won the popu-
larity contest. Miss Velma Villar
was second. with q vote of 1903.
Burey Graham won the boys pop
uiarity contest with total Of 1o7a
votes. Dean Bushnell was second,
with 535.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
German Announcement
SAYS Draft and Conditions
of Treaty Formulated.
ITALIAN LINE
IS STILL INTACT
Except for Small Recessions
in Few Places, Gained
With Heavy Losses.
tAssociated Press Summary

(Associa ated Press Summary.)
Russo-German negotiations are re-
ported proceeding apace. The Ger
man official announcement says the
conditions and draft of the treaty
have been formulated, but whether the
word treaty refers to q formal peace
sreaty or merely an armistice agree
ynent, is not clear from the German
announcement.
The italian front remains only in
major field OF military operations IN
which there is more than local activity
on the infantry's part The Italian
line, although almost ceaselessly as
sailed In the mountain regions, Is still
intact, and holding well except for
small recessions here and there. which
IS forced at a cost Of heavy casualties
for the invaders. Berlin claims three
thousand prisoners In the last few
days.
The Franco Belgian front is mac
tive except for local fighting due to-
German thrusts.
In Palestine the British scored
further advance northeast OF Jerusa-
lem.
.Sorway annoumcec tife sinking of
two moro Norwegian steamers. and
the loss of five thousand sailors. and
Ing the war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
ESCAMBIA EXHIBIT
WINS FIRST PRIZE

Information was received In Pensa-
cola yesterday that the Escambia
county exhibit in the Boys and Girls
Poultry show at the Jacksonville fair
won first prize, against the entire
state. The prize winning fowls were
raised by Miss Eva Chavers. who also
too kfirst prize, individually. At the
Molino fair.
In addition to the honor Of carrying
off first prize, Escambaa had the dis
tinction OF having the largest poultry
exhibit at the fair, with the excep-
ton Of Duval county. A number OF
other exhibitors from Escambia won
settings OF pure bred eggs.
II IL the first time that the fair has
had q special poultry exhibit for boys
and girls. and 1t Is stated that It was
such Q great success that II will be
enlarged next year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
SECRET GO,,FERENCE
HELD At STOCKHOLM

s.,.A.---.r, Dec. i5.-While the Boil
1nzvid government at Petrograd Is
proclafming It's intention Of conduct
ing all negotiations opening and de-
claring hostility to all monarchies in
Guiding Germany. Phillip Scheidemann,
the German majority socialist leader
and strong supporter of his govern
ment. is holding secret conferences at
Stockholm with the newly appointed
'workmen and soldiers governments
plenipotentiary and representative in
Stockholm. Vorovsky, also known as
Orloffsky, It was learned today
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
HEAVY VOLTAGE FOR
THE AERO STATION

This morning. a special wire to tho
navy yard, carrying $4,000 volts OF
electricity will be switched In by the
Electric Company, to supply the
aeronautio station with power and
light. Work on the system has been
going on for some time, as It was
necessary to install two Transformers,
to stop the increased voltage gradually.
Ono Of these has been established at
the Honmeland house, near Fisher
vile, while the other Is near the wall
at Barrancas. The poles on which
they are installed are dangerous. and
persons are warned to keep away from
them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
Helping Best the Submarine
by Releasing Ships From
Transport Duty.
PURCHASING IN
EUROPEAN MARKET
ALI Material Possible Being
Obtained Across Seas for
Use of the Americans.
(By Associated Prese)


With the American Army in France.
Dec. 15.-The American army itself is
helping to best the submarine Figures
just available show that the American
expeditfonary force has released the
allies ships Of the task OF carry many
thousand tons OF army material, and
ships are being utilized for other SER
vices. This was done through the ac-
tivity Of the general purchasing board
buying all the material possible on
this side Of the Atlantic, rather than
order it shipped from the United
Sattes.
MORALE OF SOLDIERS
ENDENT ON RED CROSS
New K. Dec. 15.-Every repor.
from the American training camps and
from the French front. indicates the
American troops are In excellent spir-
Its, w. Frank Pearsons. director gem
eral Of the civilian relief of the
American Red Cross said in address
ing the academy Of political science
here
Whether the soldiers will maintain
this morale through their trench life
and battle, will DO determined largely.
by the home service OF the Red Cross.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
BOARD OF
FULTON COUNTY.
GA, FIRED OUT
(6y Associated Press,

Atlanta. Dec. 15.-The entire
membership Of the Fulton county
exemption board has been sum-
marily dismissed by the Provost
Marshal General on orders from
the president on charges involving
"unwarranted exemptions and dis
charges" 1t was announced tonight
by Major Joel B. Hallett. in charge
of the selective service laws op-
erations in this state Atlanta
citizens largely compose Fulton's
population.
The c1se OF the dismissed board
has beet placed In the hands Of
the department OF justice, it was
announced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
ORGANIZATION OF WAR
COUNCIL IS PLANNED

Washington. Dec. REORGANIZATION
Of a war council Of the war depart
rnent TO coordinate all matters of sup
plies for armies at home and overseas
and for military relations between the
armies In field and department, are
announced by Secretary Baker.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
ALI in Readiness for Vessel
to Take to Water When
the Tallow Hardens.
SECOND OF LOCAL
VESSELS BE BUILT
Decision to Launch at Night
Reached on Account of
Flood Tides.

! With the light Of the starr, and the
red flare OF bonfires on the beach tc
light her way. "Bingham's Boat" wax
ready to launch at flood tide this morn
ing with only q handful OF shivertng
spectators to witness one OF the most
unusual christenings in marine hts
tory
For hours, scores Of workmen had
labored, trying to heat and soften tho
tallow on the skids 30 that the tower
ing hulk could slip into the waves
tapping at her sternpost. Owing to
the cold weather. the grease had be-
come chilled. and instead Of assisting
the boat over, retarded the launching.
Never before, according to reliable
authorities, has a ship the size OF the
Bingham schooner been launched at
night, in Pensacola. It was indeed an
unusual sight Tho high bowsprit
seemed to tower even higher in the
fiickering dimness Of the fires. while
weird shadows skipped back and forth
over the battle-g gray sides. and single
lantern on the foremast peak -tkinkled
among the stars From across tha
rippled waters OF the slip shore lights
patterned pathways of yellow against
tho bluah,ack OF the bay.
r From the biacis shadows beneax.
the ship, could be seen now and then.
figures working to set her free. FL
nally, the cry rang out over the stu
waters. "Stand By. Every Man to His
loose cnaiH rrs,~,.su- the rattle OF a
sroaning Of donkey engine as II TOOK
up the weight.
A shiver ran through the ship, the
lamp high In the shroud rocked drunk
emily. the cradle where the great keel
was laid last summer was partially
vacant, and the French Government
owned the sleek monster that 1t had
taken months to fashion out OF the
forest, now probably riding easily at
anchor offshore.
The boat ready to be launched last
night, IS the second built at Pensacola
by r. r. Bingham, and third was
planned to be built at once. This
plan has met with great obstacles.
however, in the recent decision OF the
supplied private builders. The first
boat, the st. Jarnan, was launched In
the spring, and was similar in every
respect to the second one. Both are
auxiliary schooners, built Of wood, for
ocean trade.
Launching Effort Abandoned.
At 2:so o'clock this morning, when
II was seen that the water was falling
fast, and the tallow cold and stiff, the
efforts to launch the schooner were
abandoned for this time. 1t is posi- :
bio that the launching will be post
poned until the weather moderates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
MEETINGS AT AERO
STATION AND POST

Special RELIGIOUS services are an
nounced for Fort Barrancas and the
aero station for this evening. At
$50 o'clock A. F. Coil, religious work
secretary of the Y. NJ. C. A., will
speak at Fort Barrancas; and at T:SO
o'clock w. F. Starnes, social and ed
ucational secretary of the Y. Nj. C.
A., will speak at the aero station.
the services to take place IN the new
Y. NJ. G.. A. building. Ssecial music
will fssScSN each service.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
HOOVER RESENTS THE
SPECKLES CLAIMS

Washington, Dec. 15.-Charges by
Claus Spreckies, president of the fed
eral sugar refining company. before n
senate Investigating committee, that
the food administration was responsi-
BILE for the sugar shortaKe. today drew
from Food Administrators Hoover .
vigorous attack on Spreckles. Tho open,
intimation was made by Hoover thst
the Spreckles testimony was inspired
by the food administration to cut
profits in sugar transactions