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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
PRISONERS SEND
THANKS FOR DINNER

In appreciation of Thanksgiving
dinner given them by County Conn
missioner L. w. Hardy, convicts in
that district have addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the commissioner:
I've are dropping you a few lines
with many thanks for our Thanks
giving dinner. We received the pig
and apples, ETC., and had splendid
dinner. All the boys are writing you
this letter, sending you many greet
ings, and we were also glad to know
that you give US and the boss and
his camp the best praise for our
work, and certainly made we boys
feel good over it, and we also give
our warden the highest praise. He
seems to be so interested in us, and
it makes him feel as good as we did
nearly And all the boys think there
are no other commissioners in the
county like you. This was written by
Frank Kinney for all the boys, and
please excuse all mistakes. Yours
very respectfully, Frank Kinney,
Charlie Jones, Clement Brown, Hen
ry Washington, Lester James, Eddie
Wilson, Filcher Wright, Chance
Davis, George Harris, Lawrence San
ders"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
Two Cases of Wide
Interest Are Presented
Continued from First Page)

o. Andrews represented the state;
John p Stokes for Sheriff Van Pelt,
and Robert II. Anderson argued the
case Of the Ells' club, and Kirke
Monroe that of billiard Circuit
Judge Wills of GAINESVILLE sat in both
of these cases in place of Judge
West, who was disqualified because
of his interest in them as attorney
general.
acteristic of him in that it was most
able and that his logical presenta-
ton of the law and the facts inn
pressed the justices was plainly evil
dent. The argument of Anderson,
too, brought forth extravagant
praise from many of those who heard
it, one justice stating that it was
the most wonderful argument he had
ever heard young attorney deliver.
Anderson made the point that the
Davis package bill of 1913 was in
sufficient to prohibit the sale and
drinking Of intoxicants In public
places, and as a result so-called
clubs sprang up over night in all of
the wet cities to take the places Of
the saloons that had been ousted. and
that the club bill of 1917 was an
amendment to the 1913 act, enacted
IOr the purpose Oh strengthening LIE
original bill, which was not directed
at long established legitimate clubs
like the Elks. He said it was innpos-
sible to determine what restrictions
the club law actually threw around
a club, and he also claimed that it
was unconstitutional because it was
not within the scope of the legiti-
mate police powers accorded the
state, in that it did not prohibit a
man from buying liquors, drinking
them, getting drunk, spending money
that should go to his family and
making a public derelict of himself"
but simply prevented the serving or
dispensing of liquors.
Monroe showed that Hilliard OPP
Grated restaurant where he permit
ted his patrons to keep their liquors,
and served to his customers their
own intoxicants with their meals
when they called for same. He said
that Hilliard was an individual, that
there was no club or association be-
tween him and his members; that
billiard alone was responsible for the
debts and conduct of the place, and
that the law did not mention, nor was
it aimed at individuals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
COMMISSIONERS
TO PROBE REPORT

Called in special session at 10
o'clock this morning, the city COM
missioners propose to probe just as
deeply as possible into reports of lr-
regularity in the recent sales of dis
carded hose to junk shops in this
city. The information which reached
the city hall yesterday brought Fire
man Mitchell and Chief Bicker rath-
er unpleasantly in the limelight. and
it is for the purpose of either clear
ing up this question or to exonerate
these two well-known city employees,
should the reports be found unsup-
ported in fact. 81 have been hear
ing something of this kind some
time" said Commissioner Hinrichs
yesterday, "and now since the ques-
ton has come up in this light. it
would be a good time to probe it to
the bottom, and l favor this action
right now"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
ELEVEN ARE ISSUED
CONDITIONAL PARDONS

Sheriff Van Pelt was last night ad-
vised by Secretary to the Governor
Bitch that eleven white women in
the county Jail had been conditional
ly pardoned, and they will be re-
leased probably today. Their names
as contained in the Tallahassee wire
are: Lottie Burns, Tina Ellis, Lille
Rosenfield, Hannah Huss, Helen
Gordon, Billy Long, Dolly Smith,
Alma Ellis, Eunice Connors, Georgia
Hudson and Lucille Lyons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
Worth $25 to
Danish RfngWorm

]. j. Wagner Colbert. Ga, says: II
had a very bad ringworm on my hip
and | offered a druggist $25 to cure 1t.
and he wound not agree to try it, so
found a box OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
NEW GARAGE IS
OPEN IN CITY

The new garage of County Com
missioner L. w. Hardy at 208 South
Baylen street, opened yesterday for
business, and Mr.. Hardy is delighted
with the prospects of developing the
business.
The new garage will make a spe-
cialty of cleaning, polishing and re-
pairing cars and of selling Access
series.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
Stomach Trouble and Constipation.

Those who are afflicted with stom-
ach trouble and constipation should
read the following: Il have never
found anything so good for stomach
trouble and constipation as Chamber
lain's Tablets. have used them off
and on now for the past two years.
They stimulate the liver and keep
ones body in healthy condition.
writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper. Au-
burn. N. Y.-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
BRANCH OF
WAR CONFERENCE CREATED

London, Dec. 5.-The Inter allied
Conference has decided to create an
international organization to co-or-
dinate the utilization of transport
facilities in order that as much ton
mage as possible might be released
for carrying American troops.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
SOPHS. AND JUNIORS
WILL PLAY TO-DAY

The Sophomores and Juniors will
meet this afternoon in red hot con-
test of basket ball on the Y. M. G. A.
court. The game starts promptly at
S:3O p M. and as both teams have
been practicing teamwork very hard
In the last few days both expect to
cinch today's game. There will be no
charges to see this game.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
The System.

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You
know what you are taking as the
formula is printed on every label,
showing it is Quinine and Iron in n
tasteless form. 60c.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
CHINESE REBELS
HAVE STORMED CITY

Picking, Dec. 5.-Rebels have taken
Chung King city. A panic exists
there. Japanese marines have landed
to protect foreigners.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
TETTERINE

for what few boxes of Tetterine did
for me-" Tetterine cures ringworm. &c
xema, ground itch. itching piles. letter.
etc. There's no sense in anybody suf-
fering when this simple remedy Is so eff
fective. SO cents ATTY druggists. or direct
from The Shuptrine Co.. Savannah. Ga.
adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-06
THE FLoRIDATowN-FE PAss
FERRYBOAT
"FRESkwATER"

On the Spanish Trail Route
on regular schedule as follows:
Leave Ferry Pass. z and 10 a. m, ESQ
and p. m.
Leave Floridatcwn. . to IL a. m, $50
and d. m.
Special trips will be made as required.
J. r. N. 0ATES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
LETTERS TO EDITOR
A Visit to the County Jail

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Yesterday afternoon the writer went
 to see the warden. MT. Conrad w.
 Austin, who was once a member or ms Sunday school. as boy. lie nas all
 these years been my friend. and asked
 me to go through and see for myself our county jail. Messrs. Reeves and Irwin were my guides was sur prised to find so few prisoners. At least two thirds of the jail has no oc- cupants, which is a great blessing to
 many families. I am sure. Then was
 surprised to find such cleanliness ana freedom from odor-jail odor-so or : fensive and common in all 1ails ever visited before. Fresh paint-white enamel--and absence of dirt maoe me open my eyes in wonder.
 I unhesitatingly assert that this SO called .oarbuncie" is the incest, cleanest
 and best kept jail ever saw am not expecting to be thrust into any
 inner prison. but if should be so un : ! fortunately situated, sueh a calamity were to befall me, let me be the guest of MT. Austin, and be fed from the cleanest kitchen, perhaps, of any ]ail | in Alabama. But would not recon | mend an indiscriminate visitation, lest there be some who might want to break in' on culinary and sanitary | grounds. Sheriff Batson is to be com plimented in his selection of humane officials l.. F. WRITTEN. Birmingham. Ala.
 | P. S.-Two visiting lawyer friends
 kindly offered their professional serv-
 ices gratis to get me out of Sail the
 same day. It Is good to have friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
SWIMMERS READY FOR BIG MEET AT
 EAST LAKE PARK
Large Entry List for the First Annual Meet to Be Staged by Captain
 Seymour

Local swimmers have been training hard for the Alabama state amateur swimming championship, which will be held at East Lake park Saturday, Sep tenber s. at 3:30 o'clock. This meet will bring together the states best swim- mers and divers and promises to be one of the most interesting sporting events of the season. The meet will be staged under the auspices of the Southern Ana teur Athletic union.
 Capt. J. N Seymour, Jr. who super vises the bathing beach at East Lake park, will have charge of the meet, and he has prepared to accommodate large gathering of spectators. The swimming races will be held at the lower end of the lake, and 110-yard course has been lad off for the occasion. Seats have also been placed on the bank for spectators, and the course will be directly i'll front of the spectators.
 The fancy diving will take place in front of the bathhouses on the six-foot springboard, built for this purpose. Tick cts will be sold for 25 cents, which en- titles the holder to a spectators seat, and also plunge in the lake. The entire profit will be donated to the Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross asso- ciation.
 Alabama can boast of some of the south's best and fastest swimmers and it is expected that several southern rec ords will be broken in Saturdays meet. There is an unuauslly large number of entries, and rivalry will be keen in all events. It is expected that the local swimmers will take off most of tho events. However, they will be pushed for places by several of the out-of-town boys.
 Owing to the large number of entries, it has been decided to allow anyone to enter the meet on the same day of the race. Entrance fee will be 25 cents, and each entry will be required to register i'll the Southern Amateur Athletic union. Ap- plication blanks will be furnished by Cap- tain Seymour to anyone desiring them. The officials of the meet will be: w. w. Abell, Ed Spencer, c. W. Streit, Jr., Harold McDermott, Zipp Newman, Henry Vance, Jack Bethea, Fred Bodeker and Capt J. N. Seymour, Jr.
 The list of events are: Junior. 50 yards. 100 yards and fancy diving. Seniors 90 yards, 100 yards, 220 yards, 44O yards, fancy diving and 200-yard relay race, four men to team. Loving cup will be awarded to the team winning the relay. Medals will be given to first, second and third places in each event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
TWO DOUBLE BILLS BETWEEN GULLS AND BARONS SCHEDULED
Rain Interfered With Game Yesterday-Hill and Mill Iigan to Work for the
 Locals Today

A double header will be played at Redwood today Rain interfered with the first game of the series between the Barons and the Gulls yesterday afternoon and Managers Kitchens and Molesworth agreed to stage the twin offering today
 Another double bill is scheduled for tomorrow between the two teams. Con- sequently the Barons will be playing four games in two days.
 The rain yesterday converted Rick wood into a field of mud and play was utterly impossible. The bases, batter $ and pitchers box were covered when the rain began to fall. but the re- mainder of the field was literally a field of water
 Moley stated last night that he would send Carmen Hill and Markus Milligan against the lowly Birds to- day and follow with Ralph Comstock and Karl Black on Saturday. Fulton and Long will hurl for the Gulls to- day and Pope and Ching tomorrow.
 The staging of a double bill today and tomorrow, provided rain does not interfere. will mean seven consecu- tive twin offerings for the Moleyites. The series of double attractions was started last Friday when the Barons clashed twice with the Chicks and fol ? lowed with two more on Saturday
 Three double bills were then staged with the New Orleans Pelicans and how comes another pair of twin bills
 The games today mark the start of the final series at Redwood for the season The Barons, after completing the games with the Gulls, play but one more Southern league game at , Rickwood this season-that with the Peficans next Wednesday.
 . Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will find the Barons in New Orleans. Fri day and Saturday completes the sea- son with games at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
Two Labor Agents Ordered
 Released by Federal Judge

Montgomery, September 6-(Special.) Holding that George F. Levy of Atlanta and w. T. Wallingon, Coffee county, were employed by the government in soliciting labor here for Camp Gordon. Atlanta, Judge Henry D. Clayton Wednesday afternoon ordered their re- lease instanter from the city prison. They had been convicted of violating the city ordinance requiring a license of $500 to be paid before soliciting labor and fined s100 each. Judge Clayton held the men were under instructions of the con tractor, who is building Camp Gordon. and that only the government has juris- diction over them.
 They were arrested at the Terminal sta- tion while attempting to purchase party ticket for carpenters who intended to work at Camp Gordon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
CRACKERS PROTEST 10 BAUGH;; SERIES
 IS NOW UNLIKELY
Franks Men Want Changes or Else Will not Play in the Post-season
 Series

Unless present plans are altered, there seems to be little probability of playing
 the first annual post-season series of the Southern association. The plans. as out
 lined by President Baugh several weeks
 ago, have met with storm of pro-
 test.
 The players of the Atlanta. club has sent the leagues chief a written protest,
 demanding the plans be changed or else
 The division of the profits of the series is the cause of the dissatisfaction among the players
 Most of the players feel indifferent to- ward the plan. They think that it will
 be impossible to make any considerable amount of money, especially since the players share must be divided 32 ways President Baugh could not be reached to voice his opinion of the demand of the Crackers or what action he would take The league proxy cannot possibly alter his plan and uphold the dignity of his office. Thus, with the Crackers ap- parently sure to win the rag, it seems that the series will be postponed on the eve of the selections for the all-star out fit
 HS pIotcSJ Ol the <Alldnld team, signed by every man on the club, is as follows: ''R. H. Baugh, President Southern League, Birmingham Ala. We, the undersigned members of the Atlanta ball club, have carefully read the plans outlined for the post-season series, and all players of the Atlanta club take exception to the plans adopted. Should our club finish second, none of the players selected will care to play In the series under the present plans Should we finish first, the entire club does not care to play the series as out lined.
 "We cannot understand why the mem- bers of the contesting clubs should not receive all of the net proceeds of all games played, excepting, say, 20 per cent, to go into the league fund. We also take exception to the sched- ule as adopted, feeling that better financial schedule could be made up. Therefore unless the matter of division of the proceeds is revised to the basis of 80 per cent to the players and 20 per cent to the league, the players ask to be excused from taking part in the post-season series
 "(Signed) Tom Reilly, Sam Mayer, Roy Moran. Frank Thrasher, Charlie McDon- aid, Ollie IO'Mara, Jake Munch Val l Picinich, Cy Perkins, Otto Hess, Phifer ] F'ullenweider Ray Bressler Ad Brennan, | William Moore, Virgil Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
INTEREST CENTERS ON CAME THURSDAY
 FOR SICK BARONS
Special Events Will Be Held Prior to the Game-Pratt Team Is in Fine
 Condition

Plans for the benefit game at Rick wood on Thursday, September IS, are rapidly being perfected and one of the most interesting entertainments offered at the fans gathering place is prom | ised. Doc Johnston and Billy South worth, a committee of two, in charge of the arrangements. are working over- time, with the aid of the remaining members of the team.
 It was decided yesterday to make the day one to decide the superiority in ons.
 Circling the bases, fungo hitting, dis stance throwing, accuracy throwing and various other events are being ar ranged between the members of the Baronial outfit
 |. The entire proceeds of the game will go to Danny Clark and Al Ellis. Both are members of the team who were forced out of the lineup on account of illness. Ellis is still at the Birming- ham infirmary, and it is hoped he will be able to attend the game. Clark has been removed to his home in Meridian. Keen interest is being manifested among the followers of the Pratt ag- gregation the semi professional cham pions of the south. The Pratt boys are practicing daily and will do all in their power to win over the Moleyites. There has been much interest since the start of the present season over the comparison of the strength of one of the crack T. c. I. league teams and
 
 outfit ranks among the best in the league, but at the same time the fol- lowers of the Pratt team are confident of a close and interesting game. Scotty Chestnut will probably be secured to umpire the game, together with one of the T. c. I. league arbiters. Other details will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
Prince and Princesses
 of Russia, Great-Grand-
 Children of Grant, Arrive

San Francisco, September 6.-Prince Michel Cantacuzene and his two young sisters, Princesses Barble and zoneide, at-grandchildren of Gen. U 5. Grant, arrived here today from Mos COW. They were met by Mrs. Freder- ick Grant, their grandmother. who will take them to her home in Washing ton Prince Michel, whose father IS brigader general in the Russian army will return to the front after a snort visit here, he announced A refuge was desired in America for the two prln- cesses because of unsettled conditions in Russia. it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
Clay County High School
 Has Auspicious Opening

Ashland. September 6.-(Special.) The eighth annual session of the Clay County High school began Monday The opening exercises drew crowd that almost filled the spacious high school auditorium to capacity
 Col. w. M. Lackey, one of Ashland's $ prominent attorneys, delivered the opening address. Short talks were made by other citizens, the local min isters and members of the county board The programme was inter spersed by musical selections and patriotic songs. Prospects are very favorable for one of the best sessions in the history of the institution. o. E. Mcknight. principal and W. c. Par sons. first assistant are from Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
Former Senator Works
 Quits Peoples Council

New York, September 6.-Former Senator John D. Works of California ha swithdrawn from the Peoples Coun- cil of America for Democracy ana Peace, 1t was announced here today. His resignation Mr. Works stated, Is not due to waning interest in the peace movement. but because he be- lieves the council has not taken sui, ficiently broad ground and controlled as it was, would be, could be. noth- ing else than an annex to the sociallst partv''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
MARSHALL MASTERS
 LOWLY TRAVELLERS

Chattanooga, September 6.-Marsall was steady with men on bases and Chattanooga defeated Little Rock, to l. in the first game of the series. Chat tanooga scored three runs in the first inning on base on balls, two sacrifice hits, an error, two singles and a double
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
VOLS UPHILL FIGHT
 DEFEATS CHICKASAWS

Nashville, September 6.-Nashville fought an uphill battle this afternoon. overcoming a three run lead with q rally in the eighth which netted four runs, only to have the Chicks tie the score, In the ninth. but Sheehan's sin gle, Knisely's double and Kauffman's sacrifice fly provided the winning run in the locals last half. The score was to 4. Bratchi robbed Kores of a home run in the fourth with runner m haee Ccora.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
REDS GET CATCHER
 FROM FORT WAYNE

Cincinnati, September 6.-Announce- ment was made today that J. H. smith catcher of the Fort Wayne Central league club, had been signed to Cin- cinnati National league contract. Smith will be given a trial when the Gin cinnati team returns to the city next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
American Association

At Indianapolis: Indianapolis, l; Louis- vile. 2.
 At Toledo: Toledo, 5-3; Columbus, 7-s. (Second called tenth, darkness.)
 At Kansas City: Kansas City, 4-6 St. Paul, CT. (Second called end eighth, darkness)
 No others scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
AGNER'S ERROR
 BEATS PITTSBURG

Cleveland, O., September 6-Honas Wagners two base wild throw of Bill ings grounder and Torkleson's two-base hit, gave Cleveland a to l victory over Pittsbunrg in the ninth inning today Torkleson also held Pittsburg to six hits and would have scored a shut-out but for passed ball Score: R.H.E Pittsburg .......,......... 600 01O. .oO0--1 6 Cleveland ..,............ 900 001 D01-2 10 ]
 Batteries: Evans and Wagner; York leson and Billings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
INA JAY IS VICTOR OF TROTTING EVENT
 AT GRAND CIRCUIT
Favorite Wins Over Field of Seven Starters in Four Heats = Peter June
 Also Wins

Hartford, Corn, September s.-Ima Jay, the favorite, won the Charter Oak purse for 2:12 trotters at Charter Oak park today, winning from a field of seven starters in four heats.
 Peter June took the Nutmeg purse for s2-year-olds trotters. winning the sec ond and third heats, after Echo Direct had taken the first by outbrushing Pe- ter June in the stretch. Letanna won the 2:15 trot in five heats after Galeton had taken the first heat and Amy Fris- co, the favorite had won the second.
 The Connecticut Fair association gave Geers a silk American flag, and Ina Jay, winner of the Charter Oak purse, was. decorated with a floral horseshoe. The summarizes
 Charter Oak purse, 2:12 trotters purse S2500;
 Ima Jay. Dr. m. tErnest.,,.... ? 1 Jess Y, b. m. (Brusie) e).......... l 5 Alma Forbes, br. m. McKermin) Z
 Time-2:10A; 2:0SA; 2:o9A; 2:Os1s.
 2:15 trot, purse, $500:
 Letanna &, m. s. (Snow). ;....3 1 1 Amy Frisco, br. m. (Goode).. ? Galeton blk. g. (Brusie)..,,.. 1 5
 Time-2 10A 2:1Os4 2:121z;' PISA; 2:12A.
 Nutmeg purse, 2-year-old trotters, purse $500:
 Peter June, ch. C. (Geers)..r.... ? ] Echo Direct, br c. (Murray)...... ? Miriam Guy, b. f. CHyde)
 Time-2; ;131k; 2:10A 2:131s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
BRESSLER PITCHES
 CRACKERS TO WIN

Atlanta, September 6.-Bressler held
 New Orleans to one scratch hit, famed
 five batsmen and was given splendid
 support the locals winning the first
 game of the series today, to 0. This was Bressler's sixth straight victory and his twenty fifth this season. Score: