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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
A THREATENED LOSS

It is not seemly to criticise the govern
ment in even the slightest degree and it
is generally admitted that the authorities
at Washington are endeavoring to conduct
the affairs of the nation to the best in
terest of the general cause, but the an
nouncement that the Bingham shipyard is
threatened with forced suspension does
give good grounds for reflection as to
whether the shipping board embargoes are
not too numerous and too drastic.
The latest embargo means that no lum-
Der mill may supply the needs of shipyards
other than those engaged upon work for
the shipping board It is entirely right
and proper to insure uninterrupted delivery
of materials for the great wooden steam
ers which the shipping board is building,
but the need for the smaller vessels, such
as the Bingham yard is building, must not
be overlooked. The small boat has an i'm
portant place in supplying the ever increas-
ing demand for tonnage-and it is place
which the larger steamers cannot fill.
Men with practical knowledge of pres
ent conditions in ocean travel maintain
that the small power driven craft have a
better chance than the massive vessels of
slipping through the submarine Gordon.
There is demand for the small boats
and private capital is willing to construct
them, unfostered.
Those familiar with the situation say
that the release Of sufficient material for
the small vessels would not necessarily
hinder the construction of the bigger boats,
and it is to be hoped that there will be
modification of the shipping boards
order.
1t would be most regrettab1e for Pensa-
cola to lose the Bingham shipyard, which
has promised SO much in the development
OF an industry peculiarly ours From a
very small beginning it has grown to a
point where the weekly payroll is 81, OOC-
an important addition to our commercial
wealth-with every indication that it
would grow and develop into great plant
which would add materially to the pros
perity of the entire community
Before it is permitted to suspend opera
tons our commercial bodies should give
MIR. Bingham every assistance and should
exhaust every effort in an endeavor to
make its continuance possible
Pensacola can i'll afford to lose any of
its Enthusiastically does it need the
Bingham shipyard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
MENU CARDS ARE
VERY BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful menu cards marked the
places of the guests at the Rotary
Luncheon yesterday, as they were
prepared by Manager Charles B.
Hervey specially for the occasion.
Bound in heavy embossed board
and tied with American flag ribbon
the cards formed beautiful souvenir
of the dinner. In bronze on the COW
er, apparently riveted copper
plant, were the armovial bearings of
the hosiery. in high gold relief.
In preparing the menu, Mr.. Hervey
used dishes to typify the five flags
under which the city has lived, as
for instance: Spanish sauce, French
friend potatoes, confederate corn
pones, English plum pudding, and
American Potato salad.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
NEGRO PEPPEREO
by ANGRY HUSBAND

Isaiah Luckey, colored, was pep
pered with shot from a double-bar-
relied gun in the hands of a negro
named Cook yesterday morning, when
Cook is alleged to have discovered
that Luckey was reported to have
tried to cut his (Cook'sl wife with a
knife. Cook, it appears, was at home
when Luckey did not suspect it. and
when he began to get boisterous
about the Cook home, was when, it
is said, when the shooting started.
Luckey, after the first shot, accoru
ing to police reports, tried to get out
of the way and started to run; but
Cook is alleged to have followed up
the advantage and to have kept OF
shooting until the negro, Luckey. fell.
Cooks wifethen reported the matter
to the police, and several officers
went to the scene, arresting Cook
and later turning him over to the
county authorities on a charge of
assaulting with a gun. Luckey was
in the city jail last night. He is not
dangerously injured, according to an
examining physician.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
be GIVEN
At Fl. bARRANCAS

An unusually elaborate progrsI1
has been arranged by the Music and
Dramatic Committee of the Army and
Navy Life Activities to be rendered
at Fort Barrancas tomorrow night.
On the program is the sextette from
Lucia, which will be rendered by the
following six talented local artists
Mr.. w. S. Garfield, Mrs. Sales, Mrs,
Forcheimer, DR.. Phillips, Mrs. BEIer-
ly and Mr.. Phillips.
Individual numbers will also be
rendered by these singers, in addition
to the regular program.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
FEDERAL COURT IS
WORKING RAP Oily

In the week that the federal court
has been in session record time has
been made in clearing record docket,
the speed and efficiency being due to
the cooperative efforts of all court
officials in clearing up the business
before the court.
Since court convened Monday Il
week ago, $50 cases have been dis
posed of, 48 Of which were continued
for the term. Seven cases were nolle
convicted, and six acquitted, while 33
defendants entered pleas of guilty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
A PEEP BEHIND THE CURTAIN

young woman of Pensacola, who has
Travelled extensively in Germany, tells this
incident to show to what extent govern
ment regulation prevails over there. She
was in a stationery shop, when voungster
came in to buy school tablet
Very simple, you would say, to buy a
school tablet, when the shop keeper was
abundantly supplied with the article. But
il appears the government prescribes the
sort of tablet child may use for each par
ticular purpose
This shop keeper in question had many
sorts, but either they had two lines too
many on the page, or contained page or
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
WOULD DYNAMITE
U. S. TROOP TRAIN
By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pueblo, Colo, Nov. 13.-An at
tempt to blow up the Denver and Rio
Grande troop train on which three
soldiers were killed as result of a
collision near Cotopaxi Monday, is
being investigated by the department
of justice representative. Informa-
ton was received today that ar
rangements had been made to dyna-
mite the train.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
.DRYDOCk COMPANY
To GIVE LUNCHEON

An informal luncheon will be given
by the Bruce Drydock and Shipbuild-
ing company, to a number of business
men in Pensacola interested in the
development of the company. The
luncheon is for the purpose of show
ing Pensacolians the work of the
company, and in addition to the
lunch, all of the guests will be shown
over Pensacola's newest industry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14
THE TOURIST PROSPECT

Announcement was made here IN Pensa-
cola Sunday by an authority versed IN the
facts that the coming winter Will be the
banner tourist season OF the state
The people of Pensacola will perhaps not
be as much interested in this prediction as
some other towns farther down the state.
But that is not as it should be.
There are two reasons why this city has
not been extensively advertised as winter
resort The first is, the Florida tourist FOL
lowed the flag of fashion down the East
Coast, and the development OF the central
and western penlnsular represents de-
Election from this route.
Pensacola was off the trail.
Secondly, the people here have never
taken the tourist game seriously. lhey
have preferred to go their way, and not
to make serious bid for the business.
There is however, much to be said IN
favor of tourists They bring money into
a community, new ideas, new life, and there
is always a residuum Of them who remain
to make their home in the land of their
travels.
So thew are community builders of the
very best sort, as witness the growth OF
Miami, Orlando and ST. Petersburg, not to
mention several other less conspicuous ex-
amples in the state.
We mean no disparagement whatever
to our brethren to the south of us, but the
facts are, Pensacola has the best climate
in Florida, both in summer and winter
More bracing, cool weather is enjoyed
here during the winter than farther down
the state, and it is likewise cooler in sum-
ner. But that is not the whole story. The
gulf air is far less harsh than the Atlantic
air, giving more immunity from colds and
kindred ills. And the elevation Of the city
is such as to make. it peculiarly free from
malaria and the pest of mosquitoes. There
is very little rain in the winter, which
with our sandy soil, precludes that dis
agreeable condition, wet soggy earth.
So there is every reason why Pensacola
should take an interest in tourists. They
would be means of advertising local adj
vantages which should react Immediately
and immensely upon the city's life.
There is every reason to believe that the
present season will be a banner one for
southern travel. The price of fuel, and the
deplorable scarcity of it north, alone, will
have a strong tendency to drive the people
this way. It is furthermore true that
there is an abundance of money in most
sections of the country, and thousands of
young men are encamped in southern
states, whose relatives will visit them
In the nature of the case Pensacola will
come in for great deal of this business,
owing to the fact of the government sta
tfons located here. And it may come
about that nucleus for a great future tour
ist business may thus be established
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-14

two too many, or something Of the kind.
So the child couldn't buy his tablet in that
shop.
(Which goes to illustrate" said our in
formant, "the detail into which govern
ment regulation extends in that country.
And the manner in which their people obey
has ever been mystery to me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
.ALEXF. TAYLOR ID
 ADDRESS REALTORS TODAY AT LUNCHEON
Former President National Realtors Board to Be Guest of Local
 Exchange

Birmingham Realtors will today en- certain at luncheon at the Southern club Alexander F. Taylor of Cleve- land, O., who is en route home from visit to his son at Camp Sheridan, at Montgomery, who is in the new na- tional army.
 MT. Taylor is a recognized power in the national realtor field and has been president of the national board of the American Association of Realtors.
 MT. Taylor stated to Secretary Nc David that he would agree to stop over in Birmingham and address the members of the local exchange today if 1t was their pleasure, and that he would especially deem it a privilege to address Birmingham's live wires in view of their record in national con ventions. where they only last year took the second prize in the achieve ment contest for the year of all ex- changes in the United States.
 The luncheon will be held at the usual hour-1 o'clock-and Secretary McDavid wants each Realtor to bring a brother "dirt peddler' with him, as he will not have time to send out a bulletin of the meeting, which is his usual custom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
AVIATION CAMP
 PIPE AND FITTINGS
 TO BE MADE HERE
Contractors From Memphis and Mont- gomery Here to Secure Materials
 to Complete Contract


 A large portion of the cast iron pipe and soil pipe fittings and general plumbing work for the big aviation camr that will be put in at Montgomery by the government will be furnished by the Birmingham district, and James l.. Alex ander of Memphis, who has the contract for the aviation camp work at Montgom- cry, accompanied by William Ross of the Crane company at Memphis. were in Birmingham yesterday, returning to Montgomery last night and they will spend today in this city
 MT. Alexandwer has the contract for the work at an aviation camp near Mem phis, while the concern for which MT Ross is manager is furnishing large portion of the material for this con- tract.
 It is stated that large portion of the pipe for plumbing. as we'll as other ma terials, will be purchased in Birmingham and all of this order will have to be delivered in short while, as the work will be rushed, as is all government work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
GOOD SHOWING OF
 BAPTIST CHURCHES
The Baptist Cause Has Prospered Throughout the State, Accord
 ing to Report

The Baptist churches of Birmingham proper. exclusive of Ensley and East Lake, have property valued at sA1 OoO and during the past year these churches expended for all purposes s7O,OOo of which the Southside church expended $A.0Oo This was shown in the annual report of the Alabama Baptist state con vention, which has recently come from the press.
 The annual contains the proceedings of the ninety-sixth session. list of or dained ministers. minutes of Ministers Mutual Benefit society, statistical tables and is complete in every way. giving in detail the work of the Baptists in the state, on total of 2l4 pages. The Bap- tist cause throughout the state has pros pered during the year, judging from the figures given. and is in better condition in every way than at any time in the history.
 Total membership for the. state was given as 2OS.sS5 and that of expenditures as s7sS. .66s. 10.
 The report is complete in every way, and was compiled by the recording sec retary. the Rev. M. M Wood of Pinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
LIGHTLESS NIGHT
 AGAIN OBSERVED

Another "lightless" night passed off in Birmingham last night without the slightest hitch. Fewer lights in the downtown district were noted than on Sunday night. when the initial re- trenchment of the fuel administration was enforced.
 No electric display signs were light ed last night, and but few merchants had their windows fully illuminated. The majority of the stores were in to- tai darkness, while others had small lights in the interior to protect their wares from persons who might take advantage of the patriotic movement to commit a robbery.
 In the residence sections household CTS economized as much as possible. Fewer lights were noted to be burn ing than usual.
 The street lights were burning in all parts of the city. The darkness of the city's business district failed to cause any excitement or unusual hap penings.
 The .lightless" nights are to be en- forced every Thursday and Sunday. ac- cording to orders issued by Dr. R. A. Garfield, chief of the national fuel ad- ministration, at Washington, to Frank Fowlkes, chairman of the Jefferson county fuel administration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
MESSENGER BOYS CHRISTMAS DINNER Manager Stead Provides Fine Entertainment for
 Boys, Including a
 Theatre Party

More than 50 Western Union mes- sengers and delivery department em- ployes were entertained last night by Manager w. D. Stead at Christmas dinner in the private dining room of the Hillman hotel.
 The boys formed in line at the office and marched to the hotel. attracting a great deal of attention in their bright uniforms.
 MT. Stead made few remarks, relat- ing some interesting personal experi- ences in his early telegraph career. He told of the many difficulties then, that have been eliminated now, and urged the boys not to become discouraged at difficulties. but to be determined to over come them. A number of the boys have been in the service since last Christmas, and will receive the special payment on January 1. already announce1 by the company.
 After dinner MT. Stead announced a theatre party for the entire force, and with much enthusiasm they again formed in line and marched to the Lyric.
 Those present were: J. c. Low, night delivery supervisor; w. J. Anderson, manager errand service; James Elliott, QGINeTy clefh, ocdTCy sOt0WdIl, QeHVeFy clerk Benjamin, Simmons, all night clerk; Henry Sheally. file clerk; Troy Majors tube clerk and the following messengers: Rollo Rice, Frank Lacascio, George Barr. Philip Lacascio, Frank Herndon, James Parks, Milan Rrenron, Olen Batchelor, Manuel Ellis, Richard Kearney, Louis Mooney, Richard Henson, Hansel Hurst Fred Delphey. Mardis Goodwin, Fred Honeycutt, Hubert Gocd- win, Andrew Lambert. Vince Scalco. Elmer Houghton, John Norwood, Wal lace Bishop, c. w. Carson, Melvin Am prose, John Crowder. Tomynie Evans Floyd Brynes, Arthur Harris. Roy Tol- land, Evans Mims, lrby Wheelan, Har- land Helms, Paul Lacascio, Harry Names Gilbert Smith, Roy Locke, Horace Shouse. Victor Moonahan. Charlie Me Iaughlin, Lee Shubert, Harry AslStw ", e. T. Burnett. Eugene Whelan, Joe Will Hams, Joe Cobb and John Mitchell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
"ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP"
 AT THE ALCAZAR
Newest Kiddies' Feature Film Pos sesses Great Charm and Beauty
 and Is Acted by Children

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp the very newest kiddies' feature photoplay, is the attraction at the Alcazar for the balance of this week. The hundreds that witnessed the, beautiful picture yesterday state it is by far the best of the kiddies' feau- lures. The glory of the east and all of the progress that has been accomplished in the west meet in this wonderful pro- duction. It is a thing of beauty and be- yond the power of the imagination to adequately describe
 This is the kiddies' feature. where tie children meet their elders on common ground and ask no favors. AZ the prin- cipal roles are taken by children and they set a standard of excellence in the portrayal of the several parts that few grown-up actors can surpass.
 Most people believe they know the story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," but the new screen version of the story of magic and mystery shows 1t with a power and 8 beauty that is hidden in the written words. It Is truly a wonderful picture, and s just as en- 1 joyable to the grown-ups as to the chi)- dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28

at which T. J. Crittendon. chairmans presided, and at which time the mat ter of having the "Four-Minute" men present the baby bonds issue was thor- oughly discussed, it being decided to start them on their speaking pro gramme on January g. Government of ficials in charge of the campaign will prepare the talks, it is stated. and tho full claims of the bonds will be pre- scented in the four minute talks.
 Now that Christmas is over. reports coming into local headquarters indi- cate that state workers are renewing activities and are taking hold of the work with more enthusiasm than ever before.
 Jesse B. Hearen. postmaster at De- mopolis, writes letter to local head quarters assuring MT Johnston that that office would sell $75,000 worth of stamps and certificates during the year. Daily reports show that large number of stamps are being sold and 1t is believed that s4S,000,000 worth of stamps which is Alabama's quota, will be sold during the campaign, which lasts one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28

"This campaign is going to go mer- rily on until we have accomplished what we intended doing" stated State Chairman Crawford Johnson, and we are expecting to hear from all counties over the state within few days. The reports will begin to come in very shortly. and we will be glad to get line on the work outside of Jefferson county"
 "The campaign is now on in earn est" stated MT. Donnelly, who is vice chairman. land we are going to see 900 -Four Minute men turned loose all over the United States on January 2 to talk for four weeks about baby bonds' The Birmingham men will work here in Birmingham at all of the the- atres and public places as they have done in the past on other issues"
 A conference was held by Crawford Johnston, state director, and J. W.. Donnelly, vice director, with tho -Four Minute" men yesterday at luncheon at the Birmingham Civic association cafe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
LIEUT.. PRITCHARD IS RECOMMENDED
 FOR PROMOTION
Former Local Attorney Among Those l Recommended by General Pershing l for Army Advancement

Among the promotions announced by General Pershing, w. S. Pritchard, former local attorney. was recommended for first lieutenancy in the field ar tillery. MT. Pritchard was formerly a member of Battery c. Alabama national guard. He received second lieutenant's commission at the first officers training camp. He went to France with the first American troops
 While here Lieutenant Pritchard en- gagged in the practice of law for several years He was also prominent tn fhe Boy Scout work of the district. organiz- ing several troops. He has nurnher of friends here, as well as in Mobnc. his former home, who were pleased to learn of his advancement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
'. M. GA. MEETS
 AUBURN TONIGHT T. c. Young to Referee. Teams Supposed to Be
 Evenly Matched

T. c. Young has been selected to referee the game of basketball be- tween the Y. M. c. A. and Auburn to- night. Word has been received from the men at Montgomery, stating that they will be on hand for the struggle. Several high school stars are in Au- burns lineup this year and are ex- pected to add great strength to the Tigers There is quite a lot of fore casting as to how the game will come out. The local "" is ruling favorite. Both teams are in fair condition for the time of year and fast game is on tap. The contest starts at S:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
John Thomas Morgan

Funeral services over the remains of John Thomas Morgan. one of the pioneer developers of the mineral lands of the state, who died Tuesday afternoon at the family residence. 2229 Sycamore street, were conducted from the residence yes- terday afternoon. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery with Shaw Undertake ing company in charge.
 Mr. Morgan was 57 years of age He had been prominent among the mining interests Of the state for the past S5 years. He was president of the East Pratt Coal company at the time of his death.
 lie IS survived by his widow, two sons ano two daughters. Rev. L. c. Brans- comb officiated at the services yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
CORDIAL RECEPTION
 !. FOR ALABAMA GLEE CLUB LAST NIGHT
Local Members Score Big Success With Popular Of ferings-Entire Pro-
 gramme Pleasing

Before a large and appreciative au- dience, the G1ee club of the Univer- sity of Alabama made their annual ap- pearance in Birmingham last night at the Tutwiler hotel. The concert was one of the best ever presented by the Crimson singers and every number of the we'll arranged programme demon strated tht vocal ability of the club.
 Following the concert. which was directed by Tom Garner, a dance was given in honor of the club.
 Owing to the fact that a large num- Der of the club members are Birming- ham boys, representative attend ance gave splendid encouragement. Encores were responded to by sew eral of the soloists and almost every number was greeted with cordial ap- plause.
 Joe Hirsch, Robert Gillespie, Char ner Batson, Alvin Keller, Charlie Greer and Bill Blackstone. all local boys, won unstinted praise for their offer ings.
 MT. Blackstone proved signal treat in his comedy song, T Amt Coin to Be a Fool There Was" He displayed rare ability and was forced to an- swer to several encores. The Joy Man Blues,' also rendered by MT. Black stone, made a marked hit.
 The club quartet, composed of Gi1- lespie, Eyster. Nelson and Blackstone, rendered several pleasing numbers in medleys and popular songs.
 The mandolin and guitar club, which occupied prominent part on the pro gramme. revealed taste and skill. Each of it's numbers was exceptionally pleasing.
 The soloists of the club acquitted themselves with distinction.
 On the whole, the concert proved highly entertaining. Enough comedy was offered to prevent the perform. ance from becoming tiresome, while the musical offerings were altogether satisfying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
THE RED CROSS

Three cheers for the Red Cross, And happy New Year For the Red Cross are with us. So why should we fear. Three cheers for the Red Cross, For their time was well spent; Thanks to the dear girls, For each present sent. Three cheers for the Red Cross, Bless the dear girls so kind-- In battle they are with us, And our wounds tenderly bind. Three cheers for the Red Cross, And their smiles. so bright For without them Sammy, 1t would be a poor fight. Three cheers for the Red Cross. And with their smile Boys we'll finish Germany In just short while.
 w. E. PUSSY, Third Field Artillery. Battery D, Cam, Ala.