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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
Young White Man in City
Jail Confesses to His
Past Sinful Lie.
FOUND IN ROOM
AT 1:3O A. M. SUNDAY
After Arrest Not Only Con-
tesses to Previous Exploits
But Locates the Goods.

J. F, Downing, white, who claims
he is from Nashville. was caught in
the act of burglarizing rooms in the
boarding house Of Mrs. Mcdonald. at
the corner of Gregory and Palafox
streets, at 1880 o'clock Sunday morn
.ng' and was locked up at the city
Jail, on charge of being a danger
Gus and suspicious character.
When discovered he was in the
hallway on the second floor of the
building. and had evidently been in
the place for some time Accostei
by young Louis Williams as to the
reason Of his carrying clothing out
of the house at that hour, Downing
cooIIy informed the young man that
he was looking for a room. We'll.
you wait" said Mr.. Williams, but
Downing had business elsewhere
right at the start, and began max
ing for the door Mr. Williams fol-
lowed, and chased him to the street.
gong east on Gregory street to Tar
ragona street, thence north to the
Wright street intersection, where he
was closed IN on, and captured In tn
chase negro engaged with Mr.. WI
Hams, but it remained for the LAT.
to capture his man and detaio
until the arrival of Officer Chee
who sent Downing to the police 80
ton.
1t Is said that nothing was
from the Mcdonald boarding he
the opinion being that he was re.
ing clothing from the house with
view to later searching the Carmen.
at his leisure.
Yesterday, to people who talkel
with him at the station. he gave the
names of relatives in Nashville and
stated that an uncle was the vice
president of a railroad company
which has offices in Nashville. He
was last night marked up for no
bond, and will probably be turned
over to the county authorities this
morning.
Downing, who has a pleasing APP
pearance and who talks very intelli-
gently, coolly informed the police Of
another midnight exploit which he
said he had pulled off in the city,
stating that several nights since he
had entered room 20, at the Mer
chants hotel, and had carried off
valise and other property, belonging
to D. L. Suderth, the occupant. The
latter, shortly before the arrest Of
Downing, had complained of the rob
berry of his room, stating that, while
he did not lose money, he did suffer
the loss Of articles, valued at about
$50.
In confessing to the police, Down
ing stated that he had hidden the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
7 FARM LOAN
BANKS INFLA.
NUMBER IN OPERATION. AND
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS APP
PRAISED AND AWAITING FA-
VORABLE ACTION
Washington Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal

Inc eHSdCOId journal
Washington, 3. c., Aug. 5.-Seven
farm loan banks are in operation in
Florida and have been granted $685.
335 in loans.
Seven other associations have been
appraised and are awaiting favor
ables action by the district bank at
Colombia; eleven associations have
been appraised and upon examination
have fallen short in the number of
members or the requisite amount of
stock subscribed to; three associa-
tons which failed to qualify the first
time have made a second application,
and sixteen other associations have
been formed and are ready for ap-
praisal.
This information is contained in
memoranda furnished to Senator
Fletcher of Florida today by Mr.. Won
Engelken, of Jacksonville, president
Of the District Farm Loan Bank at
Columbia, S. G.
Senator Fletcher did considerable
work in connection with the passage
Of the legislation forming the farm
loan system. Since il was put in
operation his interest in it has been
even greater. He is very enthusi-
astic about the work it is doing for
the farmers and believes it will be
one of the greatest blessings the
farmers have ever received.
The memoranda supplied today by
Mr.. Won Engelken was requested by
Senator Fletcher to enable him to
figure how the system is getting
along.
1t shows that the Southern Farm
! Loan Association of Pensacola is
among the sixteen which have applied
for charters and is awaiting ap-
praisal.
J The memoranda is as follows
Associations Chartered.
! The following national farm loan
associations have been charterej and
total amount of loans granted are
given:
Itchepuckesassa \. F. L. A. at
Plant City, So 800.
| Chachala \ F. L. A. at Gaines
vile. $63.300
> Fort Ogden. n. F. L. A, at Fort
: Ogden, $30,130.
WaucbuIa \, F. L A, at Wauchula,
cbipiey \ F. L. A, at ChipIey,
. S2O,4OO.
Limestone y. F. L, A, at Lime
stone, S24,785.
GraceviIIe \, F, l, A, at Grace
Ready for Appraisal.
These associations are ready for
appraisal and on the routes of the
appraisers:
CARRIERS \. F. l. 4. at Carriers,
L.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
STIRRING TALK
BY PREACHER
CONGREGATION AT KNOX PRES
BYTERIAN RICH HEARS
PRESENT DAY LOCAL REFORM
DISCUSSED.

Rev. I. L Philips, at the Knox
Presbyterian church last night,
preached on present day reforms and
reformers, and the large congrega-
ton heard what was pronounced
most stirring sermon. Recent clean
up campaigns IN the city formed the
basis OF the discourse, and some re
ference was made toward those who
rent property for such resorts and
the alleged responsibility Of the own
ers of such property.
1t was quite the plainest talk of the
nature yet heard in this city from a
pulpit, and some of the excerpts viii
give an idea of the trend of the dis
CusSlOn:
Defense of the Women.
They are human, they have erred,
but they are women still. They have
a claim to a woman's pity. All of US
have sinned and fallen short of what
God intended US to be. They all have
souls that shall never die They like
the rest of Us either shall 90 to
heaven or hell. Then they are Christs
and just as deserving Of our notice
as any one, He gave His life for
them.
Wrong Treatment of Women.
These women rebuked and hit a
blow because it was the most spec
tacu.ar thing to do Looking too
much for grandstand. than for real
cleanup. Took those who were least
able to defend themselves and kicked
them. Kicked the dog that was
down. Threw them out because they
happened to be unfortunate cogs in
a despicab!e system. Kicked them
out and left the real causes here.
Everybody in Pensacola knows just
where I stand on the question of I'M
morality. I have no defense to make
Of the immortality of these women.
Their lives are an insult to God and
deeeacy. But they are not half the
insult that are the men who frequent
such places. I don't defend immor-
atty. but l do rise to defend the poor
wretches who are IN the dire grip
Of mans lust.
If men and boys did not frequent
such places there would be no red
light district 1t Is the patrons that
keep the thing going. 1t is they
who furnish the money to run the
thing on. 1t is they who Join hand
in hand with harlot in her filth and
then laugh at her when she GETS in
Continued On Page g.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
COMPLAINS OF WORK
OF A SNEAK THIEF

Mamie Johnson. residing at 315
South Baylen street, complained to
the police yesterday that someone
had forced an entrance to her home
and had stolen therefrom a valise
containing articles of some consid-
cradle value A description of the
stolen articles was left at the police
station, but there had been no re-
cOvery up to late hour and no ar
rests had been effected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
TOTAL OF THIRTY-ONE
DEATHS IN MINE HORROR

Clay. Ky, Aug. 5.-The death list
from the explosion of yesterday N
Number Seven mine of the West
Kentucky Coal Company. amounted
to thirty-one. The majority of killed
are negroes. Fifteen men are still
entombed. Little hope that they will
be found alive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
RUSSIAN WAR MISSION
ARRIVES IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Aug. 5.-The Russian war
mission to the United States, headed
by Lieutenant General Roop and Aide
Captain Shut. arrived here today
They visited Fort MCPHERSON this
afternoon. Tomorrow the visitors
will inspect the Silver Lake canton
ment site. and later be entertained
at a banquet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
QUINCY GIVES BOYS
A ROUSlNG SEND OFF
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

Quincy, Fla. Aug 5-Gadsden
county's volunteer company left on
the noon train today for Tallahassee
to join their regiment. Their plan
to go by autos was abandoned on &C
count of heavy rains throughout the
night and early morning.
They were accompanied to the
train by the Quincy band, playing
martial and national airs, and an
enormous crowd Of citizens who were
cheering and waving flags.
Quincy's heart is now in the war.
for the flower of her young manhood
has entered the service.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
REBUkES AGITATOR

Boston, Aug. 5.-A proposal to
have organized labor act to obtain
more pay for soldiers was turned
down by the Central Labor Union,
which characterized the plan as an
insult and that men were not fight
ing Cor wages but for freedom Of
people = the entire world"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
SPECIAL TO THE journal.

Chipley, Fla, Aug. 5.-Investiga-
ton developes that Sergeant Johnson,
recruiting officer, had some trouble
here last night with a citizen named
Nance Carter Carter objected to
johnson recruiting young men from
this section and threatened to shoot
if he did not leave Immediately. 1t
is said Garter had some friends and
threats of mobbing Johnson was
made. Johnson went to Mariana on
the midnight train and saw the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
RAILROADS HELPING
TO WIN GREAT WAR

New York. Aug. 5.-Railroads in
the country gave sixteen per cent
more freight service in May, 1917,
than in corresponding month last
year, with virtually the same number
of cars and locomotives. according to
Fairfax Harrison, chair of railroad
war board. It is indicated as effective
efforts by railroads to give aid TO the
government in winning the war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
MAJOR TEAMS MAY
BE TAKEN TO FRANCE

Washington, Aug. 5.-A wealthy
baseball enthusiast has offered to
finance the undertaking Ii the man
ager of the Washington Americans
will take two teams of major league
baseball to France for a series of
games behind the lines for the enter
tainment of Americans and the allies.
Secretaries Daniels and Baker will
be asked for their approval.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
GUNS USED BY THE
CONSUMPTION DIRECTORS

Holdenville, Okla, Aug. Ed.
Blaylock, member of a band of draft
DIRECTORS, was killed, and Posseman
Jack Paige, was wounded in the .eg
and later carried off by outlaws, in a
fight between DIRECTORS to conscrip-
ton and officers near here. Another
posseman was wounded A large
posse was formed to hunt the band.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
KING ALEXANDER OF
GREECE ON THRONE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Athens, Aug. 4 (delayed).-King
Alexander took oath of office as the
Grecian monarch amid great pomp
and ceremony. Preceded by a troop
of soldiers, the king wen, to the
Hall of Deputies through streets
lined with cheering citizens The
oath of office was administered by
an officiating bishop of the Greek
church.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
B. F. BILLIARD. NAVAL
STORES MAN. EXPIRES

Savannah. Aus. 5.-B. F. Billiard,
widely known in the naval stores
business, die; :'~"- tonight,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06
T H E w E ATH E R

Occasional showers and thunderstorms
winds
Yesterdays temperature: Highest, 81
degrees: lowest, 73 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-08-06

Continued On Page g.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
FREDERICK &NELSON
This Store Will Remain Closed All Day
Next Monday, Observing LABOR DAY
Attractive
Selections of
Harlow
Ribbons

At Csc Yard
Satin border Moire silk
Ribbons, 81 inches wide
and Of good. rprm texture.
In purple wifi gold border.
scarlet with navy-blue and
white and other desirable
combinations: also a good
selection OF Plaid Taffeta
and Satin-stripe MORE Rib
bons. 5h inches wide.
At 30c Yard
MORE silk Ribbons. 5iz
inches wide. in quality that
will stand repeated tying
and IN a broad choice of
the popular colors. includ.
ing pink. lightblue, cardi-
nal. scarlet, Copenhagen.
old rose. Nilegreen. lilac,
purple, navy. gray and
many others.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

perhaps you would be better off
without me, and II Is not for NOR
tails to usurp the judgment OF God.
| have been thinking lately. since
Or. virot spoke about the good
Malcolm Stuart did with his money.
perhaps II would have been better
for everybody II IL had been Nal.
colin Stuarts life instead OF mine.
But Marsie. you realize. don't
you. II that were true II was a mis-
take In Judgment, not lack OF cour-
age on my part. II 10 easy to die.
Margie-only a moment OF agony
and the new adventure will have
been begun. The hard thing Is TO
live. Live after you distrust your
own Judgment. after you almost
dIstrust your own motives"
But Dick" said. Il am not sure
Malcolm Stuart dead Is not better
to society than he was living. Sup
pose what you thought Of him were
true; suppose the new boat-the
Salvia-had been built for very
different purpose than that to
which It has been put; suppose IL
was intended as the luxurious home
OF another woman; another OF that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Basement Sdlesroom
Remnants of
Silks and Dress
Goods
at Reduced
Prices

A N interesting assortment
"A Of useful short lengths.
including Plain and Striped
Silks in taffeta. satin. crepe
de chine and pongee weaves.
desirable for waists, skirts
and Innings.
Also Plaid Serges. Challies.
French Serges, Tweeds. Gran
lite Cloth, Wool Crepes and
other items. All at sharply
reduced prices for clearance.
Basement Salesroom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
new RUSSIA TO
BAR PACIFISTS
FROM SEATTLE

Strict regulations concerning
the return OF Russians to their
native land have been Issued
by the provisional government
thru the Russian ambassador at
Washington.
Announcement was received
Thursday at the Seattle consulate
that the boundary of Russia is clos
ed to pacifists and Miximilists, and
all people corresponding with the
enemy will not be allowed to return
to Russia before the end OF the war.
The orders are that no Russian
can leave America without receiv-
ing passport from the consulate.
Passports can be issued only after
investigation into the record of the
man while he was in Russia.
The claimant must fill out an ap-
plication answering questions and
must furnish two photographs OF
himself References from friends
and Russian societies. letters from
relatives in Russia, postcards and
envelopes will aid in the investiga-
ton of the applicant, which will be
carried on by the consulate.
Permission to return to Russia
will be granted only after three or
four months OF such investigation.
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CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

long line of women who have loved
or been loved by Malcolm Stuart.
Then what?'
Dick. In his carnestness. raised
himself from bed and fell back
with q Sigh OF weakness. As soon
az he could catch his breath he
said. IF thought that. Margie. l
would be perfectly at rest over my
part In the incident"
Little book, for one brief moment
I was almost tempted to tell him.
And then II came 10 me. II I as
sured him and set his mind nj rest
on that point. | might raise other
doubts and fears that would make
him more miserable.
II had never known about Dick
and Eleanor Fairlow would not
feel as do today.
think every woman can forgive
the sudden impulses and indiscre-
lions OF man. because, II she be
honest with herself. she knows hu.
man creatures-men or women
sometimes do things which. II they
had stopped n moment to think.
they never would have done.
will never know, little book.
when am sitting alone beside
Dick in the twilight, and see he is
not thinking OF me. whether his
thoughts have not gone back TO HIS
old love and Eleanor Fairiow.
You see. little book. the thrill
never went out OF his love for Ell.
eanor. He did not have TO share
II with all the material and sordid
things OF everyday life that a man
has to share with his love when he
marries. She probably never found
fault with him because he stayed
out with the boys and drank more
than was good for him.
That Ia the sole nerve-barrowing
prerogative Of wife.
And now she has become a
golden memory-but what Is tho
use7 told myself would start
afresh on this trip and begin life
with Dick all over again.
At first I thought II would DO tho
same. but ! know that will never
be. have lost the old capacity
for Joy. However, I am beginning
TO see. n Dick keeps his present
disposition after he is thoroly well.
shall probably reach a certain
quiet content which perhaps is the
ultimate TO be desired.
Is II better to know. little book.
there is nothing or no one In this
world worth a tear? Would be
content to again have the old pain
and the old unrest for the sake of
tho old moments OF ecstasyf
don't know. I only know I am
incapable Of great pain or great
pleasure. seem to be Just living
from day to day. quietly waiting
for something, | know not what.
which will meet me some day Just
around the corner.
Just now, little book, am al
most ready to say. Please, fate, let
me walk straight. for am afraid.
oh so afraid. of what is Just around
the corner"
Ito be continued)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
FROM JOY, THE ROAD LEADS
TO CONTENT

Dick is better. but oh 30 weak
little book. We had a letter rom
Jim Edis today saying the business
vas booming.
.mnn't come back until you are
thoroIy well. old man. writes jim
II Dick. Everything is perfectly
All right and your affairs were
never In better shape. I would call
Marble a rich woman today ana
You need have no fear for her well
fare under any circumstances. =.
Dick groaned. You see. Margie.
he sa,d. Il was an egotistical ass
IN thinking the book concern would
70 10 pieces IL were to 60 out OF
n Marie, see more and more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
MISS CLASS IS
AGAIN seen IN
LEADING ROLL

Cornelia Glass, young university
coed and newspaper woman, as
sumed the leading role IN THE
Song OF Songs" at the Wilkes
theatre Wednesday night, and de-
lighted an enthusiastic audience.
Last week she stepped into the
leading role OF Sauce for the
Goose" when Miss Phoebe Hunt
broke down thru Illness.
She made an immediate impress
sion. SO Miss Glass was given an
opportunity TO again demonstrate
her ability Wednesday night.
Tumultuous applause called her
before the curtain repeatedly. Her
portrayal of Lily Kardes, Greek
poet girl. was marked by fresh
ness, spirit and personality.
Miss Hunt resumed the role
Thursday.
The new bill which opens Thurs
day at the Palace Hip is headlined
by the magician and illusionist.
Jansen, with his mystery maids.
who are called "Deft Demonstrators
OF Deceptive Dexterity."
The Five Emigrants will offer a
big singing act.
Jack Lee and Lou Lawrence offer
their original skit entitled, "Milady
Raffles." with patter and songs.
Eddie Vine offers "a Study In
Songs"
The Arleys will do a number of
balancing stunts on poles.
The La Dean Sisters have a song
and dance offering.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

mountains always acts as mental
tonic on him.
The story OF wild and Woolly"
TOOK him 10 Arizona and, in the
Language Of the smiling Douglas.
,sEsrs2l1eEssery minute OF the
sssffoe m NsS-e."
A, last old "BIddle" has come
into her own. One OF the amusing
sidelights OF "Skinner's Baby" at
the Clemmer. Is a hen which struts
about before the camera proudly
with her brood OF chicks. she
proves an object lesson TO skinner
on the pleasure OF possessing chill
dren.
A young heiress, called by the
"the richest and most
snobbish girl In America" is the
mart played by Enid Bennett In
at the Strand. She
proves the falsity of the newspaper
statement by falling in love with
hoy WHO IN WI WV ~
College. by taking In washing.
"sadunah, the Dancer" has
daughter whom she wishes to de-
fend from worldly perils. Pursuing
her sole ambition, she morries
rich financier, and when he gets
into serious trouble. compels him
to commit murder But she, too. is
ready to sacrifice, and the call
coming, Sadunah, at whose feet the
artistic world has paid homage.
gives her life for her child In
mo Greater Love-" at the Colonial.
"WIth his orsndchlld In hls arms,
Kraus' anger melts. and the glances
he detects between Fred and Marie
make him believe that his fondest
hopes may yet be realized"
This situation appears just be-
fore the final fade in "The Man
who Stood still" at the Class A,
and you will be as happy as is old
Kraus at It's occurring.
William B. Davidson, leading
man for Ethel Barrymore In sew
eral pictures. was drafted. He
waived exemption.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

John Mccormack, the ceIe.
brated Irish tenor. said he had
tho greatest experience Of his
life when he Waited the I'M
mense Triangle studios. At Gull
yer City. Cal. and witnessed
the making OF several scenes OF
Wee Lady Betty" the new
Irish play coming Friday to
the Coliseum. In which Bessie
Love 10 starred under tho dl.
reetloa Of Charles Miller.
Mccormack was IN Los Angeles
filling n concert engagement and
Director Miller invited him TO visit
tho studio.
How would you like 10 take n
trip TO ireland this afternoon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Alcohol and Root
Beer Handy Drink

Root beer. well mixed With alco-
hol. is handy liquid.
II will offset gas fumes escaping
from an ice-making machine and
prevent them from overcoming the
operator.
This was the claim Of Carl Gohm.
proprietor of Pike st. delicates-
sen, in municipal court Wednesday.
Judge Gordon fined him $50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
Today's Programs

IIBEHTy-Bessie Love and Frank
BorpaTe In Mother O'Nine-"
COIIsEuM--uiiiie burke In The
Mysterious Mis-. Terry"
MIssIoS--Enid Bennett and Msrgery
wilson In THE Mother Instinct"
REx--Deugiss Fairbanks In "wnd
ard Woody"
CIEMMER-Bryant Wsshbaru In
'skinn~r's Baby"
sTRASD-Tnid Bensstt and Charles
Guam In "Hsppiness."
COLOSIAID-Rsgins bsdet In "Se
Greater Love"
CLASS A--Iew TteiAs IN The Man
who stood sim"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30
"Rialto"
Children's
Stockings

carefully selected to at
ford the maximum in fit,
appearance and service at
the various prices.
RIALTO NO. l6z
-Children's Black Lisle
Stockings. medium weight.
In ribbed weave. with
double knee and fashioned
foot: 3 pairs for S1.15 or
40c pair.
RIALTO NO. l65
-Boys' Heavyweight Black
Cotton Stockings In ribbed
weave; 3 pairs for S1.o0 or
35c pair.
RIALTO NO. 16l
-Children's Ribbed Stock
ings OF black cotton. medi-
UNI weight, with double
knee and fashioned foot;
8 pairs for S1.o0 or 35c pair.
RIALTO NO. 80
-Children's Medium-weight
Black Cotton Stockings In
ribbed weave. CSC pair.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

who rules with a stern hand
and soft heart-learns how to
keep house in an Irish castle.
The whole romance is as Irish
as Paddy's pig, even to the
funny twist at the finish.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-30

U. S. Messengers. watchmen and
skilled laborers are needed In Seat
tie and at the navy yard, Examina-
lions will be held In the postoffice
building September %. Salaries
range from $720 to 5000 o year.