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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
The SCRATCH PAD
BY THOMAS EWING DAsHEY.

Now that brewing has been cut
down 100000 barrels, England has
learned what the horrors of war are.
While the South is bringing down
the wealthy northern tourists and
capitalists, the north is trying to get
our negro laborers.
People spend so much time de-
nounc.ng a woman who kisses a poo
die that they haven't any left to pity
the pup.
No diplomatic secrets are betray-
ed when we remark that the German
secretary of Embassy who took 200
suits of pajamas out of the United
States either intended to start a store
or to DO a lot Of sleeping.
There are two kinds of dinner bells.
One invites a man to a meal IF pork
and beans which he enjoys. He takes
the other kind out to lobster and
champagne, which give him the head
ache and make him pawn his watch,
AS we pay the plumbers bill, fruit
of the recent freeze, we realize with
! bitter gertrude, that this world will
not be a happy place to live until
somebody invents way to receive
water by wireless.
When a man attacked a Mobile girl
the other day, her little dog leaped
up and fastened it's teeth in his arm,
holding on until almost beaten into
insensibility, and the unknown brute
fed. A pacifist would have handed
him bouquet.
Tn New Orleans States thinks a
minister up north would be afraid to
preach on hell in zero weather, lest
everybody wish they were there; but
as it seems to US, it would make them
good in the hope that +hsy might
some day get to tSsSsJiny Sora-
So far, the Pensacola papers
haven't heard that Tampa had a fair
and neither of the papers there had
sufficient politeness to acknowledge
the invitation to Tampa's Press
Brealdast--Tampa Tribune.-With-
out attempting to bite off more than
we can chew, it may not be inoppor-
tune to remark, 80 far as concerns
The Journal, at any rats, that there
should be more careful perusal Of
exchanges and examination of mai
before such unjust charges are made
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

charm of her chubby little self and
never overdoes the "saccharine stuff. "
Her utter Inconsistencies of herself
is a revelation in art. particularly in
one so young, and points encourag-
ingly to- a brilliant stage career. Di-
rector Henry King deserves more
than passing notice for his mastery
handling of the child, and his deli
cate, knowing touch on a play that
was woven of Fancy's wool. King
will be remembered as the male lead
in the famous "Who Paws? ?" series
and former Pathe feature releases.
His handling of the "littIe things"
the tremendous trifes" in the direc-
ton of this feature, shows him an
artist Of depth and certainty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

fun. We won't argue the right or
wrong Of her being in saloon, It's
sufficient to know we, by our pas
sivity furnished the occasion and
temptation. Think of the practical
good possible with the $4,000 annual
" squandered-open ar band con-
certs, free transportation to gulf
beach, books and clothing for indi-
gent school children, orphans home,
the st. Nicholas Girls fund play
grounds-the limit is ingenuity and
public needs. S. R. NJ. Kennedy, N. D.
is right.
S. D. BENNETT. JP.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
WARNING AGAINST NEUTRALs.

Tearing up another scrap of paper and
violating its safe conduct to destroy seven
Dutch vessels, four of them bound for Hol-
land and three outward bound, in ballast,
Germany has furnished striking proof to
the theory already advanced that, realizing
a victory over the allies would be barren if
neutral countries were allowed to make a
conquest of commerce, Germany has staked
her all on U-mania, and is fighting friend
and foe with equal impartiality.
Holland, though realizing the fell inten-
ton, can hardly be expected to make armed
resistance-unless she covets the martyr
dom of Belgium-with five German army
corps on the border, eager to loot the plenty
of it's peaceable neighbor.
Germany, as usual, has an excuse all
ready for this St. Bartholomew of the sea.
German excuses are produced with a
promptness that suggests they are pre-
pared beforehand and cubby-holed, like
Bismarck's plans for the invasion of France.
The Dutch steamers were informed they
could leave Falmouth either on February
% or March II but it now transpires Ger
many meant that only relative safety
could be guaranteed on February %, as it
was Teutonically impossible, with wireless
TO get word to few blockading boats in a
limited area in the three or four weeks time
Germany had to protect her safe conduct
whereas an absolute immunity would have
HoA fha
boats chosen the latter date, Excuse E
would probably explain that such long
time had elapsed the submarine command
ers had forgotten.
Coming at time when the administra
ton is freshly shocked by the destruction
without warning of the unarmed Norwe
giar steamer Alice, one member of whose
crew was an American, the onslaught upor
the innocent Dutch feet has supplied prob
ably the last straw of proof necessary tt
crush confinement into the United State.
of Germany's ruthless intentions regarding
neutral interests. Senator Falls (Repub
lican) resolution to authorize the presiden
to direct commanders of armed vessels o
the United States to protect American ships
and property and ito take, seize, or destroy
If unable TO take, armed vessels of the cen
trail powers, particularly Germany, which
commit or threaten to commit, depreda
tons against ships carrying Americans O.
American pxoperty," made before this re
port was received, had greater relation tt
domestic than International politics, blu
followed so dramatically by the proof o
the price of defenselessness, it will hell
solidify the country against an interested
& IL 4
loyalty, the president win demand of con
gress measures in keeping with justice
humanity and American ideals
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

The growing opposition to bill boards in
many cities of the country. together with
ways and means to successfully meet such
opposition, is to form the leading topic of
discussion at the annual convention of the
Outdoor Advertising Association of Amer
lea, which will begin its sessions in Jack
sonville tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
PEACE, MORALITY AND PRIVATE
GAIN.

Morality Is the alleged motive for Am
erican peace ideals, expressed in inadequate
defense; but is not the real reason greed?
Has not money crowded patriotism out of
our minds? Is not personal setfshness at
the bottom of national unpreparedne;;
Such is the theory suggested by Bern
hardi in 1911 in his book Germany and the
Next War;" which prophesied international
relations as accurately as any historian de-
scribes them and remembering how true his
fantastic" views have proved so far, his
declaration that the money we have saved
on Our army and navy will be very, very
costly to us some day, gives us food for ear
nest and self-examining thought He SAYS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
VoxPobuh.
Editor of The Journal.

Editor of The Journal.
1 hope you will accept my most
earnest thanks for the editorial in
this mornings Journal on the license
that was shown in the saloons and
on the streets Mardi Gras day and
night. I came home perfectly heart
sick over it.
But feel better now that the matter
was condemned by you as it deserved
to be.
Most sincerely yours,
MINNIE WOLFE RUTHERFORD
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
Baby Marie Osborne Comes Back

Baby Marie Osborne Comes Back
Baby Marie Osborne lost her anna
teur standing as a guileless child and
assumed the professional dignity Of
an honest-to-goodness leading lady
in Little Mary Sunshine" a Pathe
Gold Rooster Play that propelled US
with an urgent, though delicate touch
back to the free spaces of the "never-
never land"
Now she is to be seen at the Bonita
theatre today in Shadows and Sun
shine" one of those "once upon a
time" butterflies. through whose
gauzy wing we see life in rare and
delightful tints. Five reels isn't a
scene too long for Baby Marie who.
thank Heaven, doesn't realize the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

the OF the German people the fact that Germany
ivty of the submarines of the
and while believe the English farmer viii do his ut
News Despatch. '''D9''OD P'Op"'9'
This has been called chemical war,
mechanical war, but it is really a war of
agriculture. Chemical and mechanical
means of killing have probably had less in
fluence on this war than any other in the
worlds history-witness the terrific, the
unbelievable storms of shell which obliter-
ated positions without being unable to con-
quer them. But they became untenabe
when the supplies failed-for men who are
able to face laceration are unable to with
stand the least pinch of hunger.
Trenches, in this war, are merely Incl
dental-like billets or training camps. The
issue is really being fought out in the fra
grant burrows of the farms.
Agriculture settles the destiny of every
country at peace as we'll.
Directly or indirectly every city mansion
is the fruit of some farm. Directly or indi-
rectly every business strikes it's roots into
the fertile farms of the surrounding coun-
try. The value of gold mines depends on
the price of food.
Here in West Florida we face the double
problem of importing food products with
out having gold mines to pay for them.
Judging by the amount of canned goods,
northern corn, and western beef that are
used In the country, one would think this is
a desolate region, sown from one end to the
other with salt. Corn at 81 bushel and
potatoes at So can be profitably raised in
window boxes. Canned goods at double
and treble their former prices can be pre-
pared in a wash boiler. Meat at twenty
five cents can be produced in rabbit hutches.
And vet our millions of acres are still more
familiar with the stump than the plow
Men still follow the false, failing god OF
timber, and Pensacola still puts it's faith in
the erratic, temperamental sea. Blind
mouths that have not yet learned why the
amazing prosperity of the United States
has not been felt here-that our agriculture
is undeveloped.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
ODD, ISN'T IT?

Lorain-Patriotism invaded the
high school here when girls appeared
wearing red, white and blue hosiery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

More than one-fourth of all the wage
workers in New York City are women.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

It was Robert E. Lee who said that DUTY
was the sublimest word in the English
language.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

Nearly 1000 women in New York City
earn livelihood as barbers, hairdressers
or manicurists
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

The torpedo as fired from surface vessels
is effective up to 10000 yards range.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

Members of the senior class adopted
the color scheme and walked in
threes to make the array of colors
more effective.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

An honest man has no attachment
greater than to his own country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

"-he United States Of America in June, 1911. cham
poned the ideas of universal in order to be able
to devote their undisturbed attention
and the enjoyment of wealth to $500
which they spend their army navy; thus they
incur a great danger . because they
all chance of contest with opponents OF their own
strength thus avoid the of political
emotions, without which the moral development Of
national character is impossible they advance fr-
Their this road they will day pay dearly such
policy. An intellectual and vigorous can ex-
perience worse destiny than be fuled into a
Phoenican existence by the undisputed enjoyment
peace"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

Have we not already realized the bitter
truth of the statement? When Rome waxed
great with wealth, and her citizens dropped
martial exercises for luxury and entrusted
the defense of their country to hirelings, the
days of that fierce republic, invincible when
its walls were the breasts of its sons, were
numbered. Had the United States become
involved with country whose fleet is not
bottled up and whose armies are not occu-
pied elsewhere Even with sufficient me-
chanical apparatus for war, what chance
would we have against a nation where
every citizen is able to defend the country
that guarantees his protection? From what
calamity we have been saved. the mind
shoulders to contemplate. The lesson must
not be lost. Preparedness, both material
and personal must be the motto.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON
AGRICULTURE.

London-Dr. Karl Helfferch the German Imperial
Vice Chancellor speaking at full meeting of the Ger
man Agricultural Council is quoted by Reuters ANS
terdam correspondent saying: "England's war Of
starvation has from the first brought clearly before
the OF the German people the fact that Germany
stands falls with its agriculture Owing to the act
witty Of the submarines the failure of the harvests
England too, is thrown back upon her agriculture;
and while believe the English farmer will do his ut
most 70 meet the situation, prophesy his failure
News feh
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

S. D. BENNETT, JR.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

People spend so much time de-
nounc;ng a woman who kisses a poo
die that they haven't any left to pity
the pup.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26

No diplomatic secrets are betray-
ed when we remark that the German
secretary of Embassy who took 200
suits of pajamas out of the United
States either intended to start a store
or to DO lot Of sleeping.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
Keith's-VaudevIIIe,

Mirth. melody. and dancing provide en-
tertainment at Keith's yesterday. Joseph
Santley. Ivy Sawyer. and a quartet of
dimpled darlings were a delight in THE
Girl on the Magazine" funny Herbert
Williams was in fine fettle; Craig Camp
bell touched every heart with his rendi-
ton of my Ain Folk" and Marck S
ferocious lions were interest compelling
Joseph Santley's host Of friends here
were on hand to welcome his advent in
vaudeville, with pretty Ivy Sawyer. Mr.
Santley has a rare nimbleness and grace
and the charm OF Miss Sawyer is a big
asset.
Craig Campbelrs tenor is always a de-
light to hear. He gave five numbers
with customary artistry. 1t is to laugh
while Herbert Williams and Hilda VOL
fus are on the boards.
The Wild Guardians" a combination
Of moving picture, melodramatic playlet,
and a wild animal act-four large lions
thrills clean through; while William
Lawrence has a clever sketch in Honor
Thy Children"
But these headliners haven't the show
all to themselves. Ward and Van
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15

celebrated drama which served as a star
ring vehicle for William Faversham a
few seasons ago. The play gains its title
from the sobriquet bestowed upon its
leading character, gambler who preys
upon society folks with the aid of his
beautiful wife. There comes a time when
she siclkens OF her part in the game OF
chance. and falls desperately In love with
a French nobleman. The husband sees
the wife's situation, bows to the inevi-
table and gives her her freedom.
Later she renounces the other fellow and
returns to her husband who has always
loved her. He has taken a gamblers s
chance and won.
Today William s. Hart will be pictured
on the screen and will be seen in person
in the evening. He will deliver a short
address upon his film experiences and
will wear the costume familiar to his ad-
mirers. On Wednesday and Thursday
Dorothy Gish, the captivating little film
star, will be seen in Her Oficial
Fathers" Other first run pictures will
be shown daily and special musical ac-
compartments will be rendered by the
Garden Symphony Orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
WATCH GIVEN M. C. HAzEN

Melvin G. Hazen. manager OF the Ma
tional Capital Horse Show, yesterday was
given gold chronometer by the officers
of the horse show. The presentation was
made II the Offices of the Addison Realty
Company, sos Seventeenth street north
west. in the presence of the officers and
directors OF the horse show. by Gen. ]. A.
Buchanan. president OF the organization.
The present was surprise to Mr.. Hazen.
Tom Bones, one of the officials of the or
ganization, started the movement that
made Mr.. Hazen the possessor of one OF
the finest race track watches in this sec
ton as a slight recognition Of his efforts
to give to Washington one OF the best
horse shows in the country.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
NationaI-ssIntoIerance.y

D. W. Griffith's Intolerance" Is play
ing its second and final week at the
National this week.
In this most wonderful film spectacle
four ages of the world are contrasted
in fleeting glimpses of ''love's struggle
throughout the ages" the 'love" being
the supreme charity" taught by the
lowly Nazarene, rather than the pas
sion that is the motive power of ro-
nance. although the pictures employ
four distinct romances TO impress the
lesson sought to be conveyed. Compar-
ison is made between the time Of Christ,
the period OF French history during
which occurred st. Bartholomew mas
sacre, the overrunning of the ancient
city of Babylon by the Medes and Per-
slams under Cyrus and the present day
when a womans ambition to shine in
works OF charity and reform causes a
strike Of disastrous consequences. scat
tering simple mill workers to the haunts
Of vice and poverty of a great city, but
always pursued by the phantom Of 're-
form" and ''uplift," until an unhappy
boy is shown shrouded and black-capped
on the gallows for a crime he did not
commit.
But above and beyond the preachment
OF the play stands the marvellous pictures
OF ancient Babylon in all her glory in her
death struggle with Cyrus and in her
overthrow. Never before have stage pic
lures been produced of such mammouth
proportions, OF such regal beauty and
such intense dramatic power. In this re-
spect, If in no other, the Griffith produc-
ton Is supreme"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
ROLL OF HONOR

NAVY.
Joseph b. Hodges, Den.lson. Tex
John w. DevIin. HyattsviIIe. Md.
samuel Isaaes, Baltimore, Md.
Leo Rogers, Alexandria, Wa.
william Mcfarland. washington.
ID. c.
ARMY APPLICANTS
Charles p. Lord, Martinsburs,
AdoIph e. Columbus, Chapel Lame,
ID. @.
John H RoIIman, $40 Twelfth
street northeast.
George r. Lukhardt. 71b G street
southeast.
THIRD REGIMENT. ID. @. N. g.
Albert Niedhart, Fairfax, Va.
Thomas Haines, Washington, ID.
Joseph M. Quinn. Washington, ID.
c.
NAVAL RESERVE.
Anne Hege, COZ Fourth street
northwest.
Robert b. Cassady. Charleston, w.
Va.
Joseph t. Hooper, CherrydaIe,
Va.
maude n. Gardner, Is Belmont
street.
Mrs. Amy Low Ormsby, 34I4 HoI-
mead place.
Nelson S. Burke, So15 sherman
avenue northwest.
Charles +. Mangum, 021 Sixth
street southeast.
Mrs. Anna r.. Gait, 1910 California
street.
Rudolph VI. LOughborouEh, Me-
Lean. Va.
Peter Joseph Mayors, Catholic
University.
MARINE CORPS.
Theodore Hardy, sos II street
northwest.
benjamin Perry, jr-, Bethesda,
Md.
Byron III. BerkIey, 1884 Jefferson
street.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
FRUSTRATE RESERVOIR PLOT

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 4--what is be-
lieyed may have been an attempt to
blow up the Cabbage Hill reservoir of
the city water system located In Mill
vale borough was frustrated early today
BY policemen on guard. Two men, both
OF whom carried small cases resembling
suit cases, were discovered near the base
OF the reservoir. They fled at the ap-
proach Of the officers and escaped de-
spite the fact that dozen shots were
fired at them.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
Not Even Official Censor
Can Pry Lid OFF Hot News
AT Department of Justice

Even an official censor cannot get news
out OF the Department of Justice, so
tightly has the lid been clapped down
on that department and its activities in
the investigation and posecution of enc
my aliens.
William A. Mattingly, one of the gov
eminent censors, yesterday went to the
department armed with his credentials
authorizing him to prepare a carefully
censored statement of the departments
activities.
After several hours efforts Mr.. Mat
tingly gave up the task. unable to pry
single news item from the close-mouthed
officials OF the department.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
COsmos-vaudeviIIe,

Eight acts of excellent vaudeville at
the Cosmos Theater this week introduce
several novelties of the season includ-
ing quaint and amusing offering Of
hnger dances" by Frank Ward that are
wen worth seeing. Two pairs OF dolls
are furnished legs with the fingers Of
the performer and their dancing is life
IKE ana pronounced hit with the
auaience. another attractive offering Is
Mladfs. Gown" The scene is laid in
fashionable dressmaking parlor, where
an expert costumer drapes living models
with handsome costumes from bolts of
cloth and dress goods, concluding with
a bride Tor the wedding of the story.
Caesar Rivoli. the noted European
protean artist plays a whole sketch of
six roles by himself changing costume
and voice to suit each with such
starting rapidity as to be astonishing.
he also lmpersonates a gallery Of
portraits OF eight famous musicians
with equal celerity. Chauncey Monroe
and Company have a clever sketch in
which a clever stenographer applies her
employers methods to win him for
husband. II Is one of the star acts of
the vaudeville stage. Esmeralda and
Avolina open with a lively set Of
xylophone selections; Harry and Myrtle
Gilbert offer dialect songs and comedy;
Lillian ahd Kaufman. an attractive
speciality introducing a Southern belle
and beau Of the long ago and the Camille
Trio gives breezy and amusing bit of
grotesque bar athletics
The Vitagraph production. "Babette,"
with Peggy Hyland and Marc Mac
Dermott featured, heads the fiIm at
fractions which also include the Hearst
Pathe News pictorial and Victor Moore's
comedy, Ballads and Bologna
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
Rheumatism an InSidiOuS Disease;
Begins with insignificant Pains

Don't overlook the first signs of
rheumatism. Prompt treatment is
highly important. but the right treat
ment Is the only kind that will do you
any good. Have you ever known of
rheumatism being cured by liniments
or other external applications? Most
certainly not. Do not, therefore make
the mistake that many have, but bear
in mind that external remedies posi-
lively cannot reach rheumatism. 1t can
not be rubbed out OF the blood. S. s.
5. can be relied upon to cleanse the
blood and has been giving relief from
rheumatism for more than fifty years
and some of the most severe cases
have yielded to II. Write today and
give full information about your case
and our medical adviser will give Won
advice without cost. Address medical
department Swift Specific Co, 90 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta. Ga.-Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-05-15
MANY VESSELS SUNK

New York, May H.-Many ships have
been sunk by German submarines and
mines in the last few weeks and never
reported by the British admiralty, W w.
Norton, a travelling salesman, who re-
Gently arrived from abroad, declared here
today. According to Norton, the lost
vessels include the liners Worcester,
Medina and Omrah, as we'll as several
large freighters.
The big liner Worcester was sunk by
a mine near Ceylon while I was in Co
lombo." said Norton. "She was kent
ahoat forty-eight hours, and all pas
sengers were rescued. All )ut the same
time the freighter Perseus, Of the Ocean
Navigation Company, wer {: down near
Colombo"