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The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
TWO INDICTED
At CRESTv|EW
MELVIN AND MRS. SETTLES
HELD BY GRAND JURY FOR
FALSE SWEARING IN BLACK
WELL TRIAL.
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

Crestview, Fla, Aug 29-Indict-
ments were returned today by the
grand jury against A. J. Melvin of
Holt. and Mrs, Erin Settles of this
place, charging each with perjury,
Mr.. Melvin is an aged man who tes-
titled in the late trial of VIII and Bob
Blackwell that he saw Bob Black
we'll on the west bound passenger
train at Holt on the night before the
murder of the aged Davis couple at
their home in the south part of ;his
county. He was Immediately ar
rested and taken to Jail at DeFUnIaK
Springs. After a few days incar-
ceration and while the trial was still
in progress he was brought back to
Crestview and put on the witness
stand again and testified that he had
sworn falsely in his first testimony
and created something Of a sensation.
Mrs. Settles is an aged widow who
has resided in this town so long the
memory of the older inhabitants
runneth not to the contrary She
testified that Will Blackwell was at
her house during the evening Of the
alleged murder. She was also ar
rested and placed in Jail at DeFunlak
Springs, later giving bond before the
county Judge for her appearance.
Since she was released from prison
she has stood firmly by ner testi
mony as given ands d saxs sbs tr;itf shs s2af and
that RI VIII Blackwell was not at her
house that night, she is merely mis-
taken as to the exact date whom he
was there and stoutly maintains her
innocence of any intention to s.rlc
a falsehood.
Each of the parties Were arralrned
this afternoon Mrs. Settles plead
not guilty and her attorney, W. J.
Rice. asked that the trial he set for
a dav in the next term. which was O.
niea and her trial set for next Friday
morning. Melvin first plead not
quit, but, later changed his plea TO
guilty and Friday morning is set as
tho time for sentence
The man, Boyd, is said to have con-
fessed and will likely be a witness
against Mrs Settles. and the people
of the county will probably have their
curiosity satisfied by seeing and hear
ing him.
The grand jury is still in session
and the people here are looking for
further developments as others are
said to be self-confessed perjurers in
the same trial.
Rumor is that other SURPRISES are
in store and MAJ he sprung on the
public before the week end.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
START CUTTING RIGHT
OF WAY TO BRIDGE

Work will be started today cutting
the right-of-way for the road lead
ing TO the Lillian bridge on the Es-
Gambia side, according to Charles
Barclay, owner OF the bridge who was
in the city Yesterday on business.
Mr.. Barclay stated that very little
time will be consumed in placing the
road in good condition and that then
work will be started on the trestle
at the ravine. When everything is
complete, excellent communication
will be afforded. and travel between
Mobile and Pensacola greatly faciE-
tated.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
PANAMA CITY.
NEEDS TARPON
MERCHANTS OF BAY COUNTY
METROPOLIS ASSURE STEAM
SHIP COMPANY OF THEIR SUP
PORT.

That merchants in territory served
by the steamer Tarpon are very
anxious to have that vessel continue
its run on the coast, is the state
ment of ". F. Look, secretary Of the
Panama City Board of Trade, in
letter directed to the local Chamber
Of Commerce The information comes
in response to a letter sent II the
Panama City Board by the local or
ganlZatlOn urging cooperation m
continuing the boats service. The
letter, which was received by the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday in
closed the following letter which had
been sent to the Tarpon Steamship
company. To.Quoto in part:
We believe it to be a fact that
Panama City has always been a con-
sistent supporter of the -Tarpon. and
any falling off in the amount of bus
ness at this point is due solely to the
general decrease in business in this
territory, and the fact that there is
not so much tonnage to be moved.
I'VE have interviewed practically
every merchant of this city and find
sentiment is unanimous among them
in favor of supporting the Tarpon,
and every one expressed the willing
ness to give all the business they
could to this boat.
IN some cases freight is received
from points which make it necessary
to ship by rail, but where it can be
, done, We believe that there is no
question but that our merchants will
7 give the Tarpon the business
/ There is a disposition here to CO
operation to the extent of our ability
in keeping the boat on the run"
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
Florida Veterans Meet
In Jacksonville Oct. 9-1O

lustre nor diminish the valor of the
Confederate soldier that he has left
recorded on so many forced marches
and hard fought battle fields which is
the nations heritage and he fain be-
lieves will act as an inspiration TO
those young men who are now called
to the colors.
The Confederate soldier was paid
a beautiful and fitting tribute at the
Washington reunion by the president
of the United States and others in
authority as we'll as those holding
of the Republic.
Practically serving without pay
and on half rations and some of the
time on no rations at all, it was said
of him by Corporal Tanner: Than
the Confederate soldier the world was
never given a greater instance of
courage and devotion"
In this connection il is pleasing
also to announce that the railroads
entering Jacksonville have cheerfully
granted the customary half fare to
those attending the reunion and
many of the hotels and boarding
houses will also make reductions in
rates.
1t is hoped that ali camps will for
ward the camp dues and be fully
represented at the annual reunion
on the dates above named, as ques-
tions of Importance are coming up
for discussion.
By command Of
ALFRED AVER.
Mai. Gen Commanding.
Attest. FRANK HARRIS.
Adjt Gen. and Chief of Staff.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
UNION ORGANIZATIONS
PLAN FOR LABOR DAY

TatS83pF Tat3plte gathering Of organiz;ssd
hall last night. mainly for the pur-
pose of planning for q proper celebra-
tion of Labor Day. General discus
sions of an interesting nature were
INDUCED in, and a number of commit
tees were appointed. 1t was decided
to hold another meeting at the same
place tonight, when the subjects will
be further discussed, and general
plans perfected for a great labor
turnout next Monday. Representa-
tives of all unions affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor are
urged to send delegates TO tonignt's
meeting.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30

recently made a settlement with his
wife whereby she was to be paid S1O,-
900 in monthly installments of $780,
Cheney's salary is $500 a year the
attorney said, and he could not meet
the payment. He was released on a
writ Of habeas corpus and held under
$500 bail for examination Tuesday,
1t was said that efforts viii be made
to settle the matter out of court.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
THE
MOVES
PRESIDENTS REPLY, REFERRED
TO AS LAST FAREWELL TO
AUTOCRACY OF WORLD, COM.
MENDED BY SENATOR'S.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Aug. 29-Upon motion
of Senator Brady, who characterized
it as a last farewell to the autocracy
of the world, President Wilson's re-
ply to the pope's peace proposals was
ordered printed today in the Con-
gressional Record.
"While it rejects the poDe's propos-
ais" said he, "it points the way for
the other nations to reach peace in
a fair and honorable manner
Chairman Stone of the senate for
eign relations committee, made this
comment:
"The note was just what expected
it would be. It was a strong note,
as are all notes of the president"
ut was a very good note" said
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
ranking Republican, of the commit
tee.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
SCHOOL FOR ARMY
ESTABLISHED IN TEXAS

Washington, Aug 29.-The four
squadron flying schools to be estab
lished at Fort Worth, Tex, the war
department announced today, will be
ready for American student aviators
now under training at the royal flv-
ing school in Toronto, Canada. be-
ginning about November l.
Canadian and British instructors
will come with the classes to aid the
American officers in getting the men
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
BROOKLYN PITCHER JAILED
ON FLORIDA WARRANT

New York, Aug 2o.-Larfv R.
Cheney, a pitcher, on the Brooklyn
National League club, was arrested
here today on a requisition warrant
issued at the request of the governor
of Florida, on a charge of non-sup-
port sworn to by Cheney'5 wife at
Orlando, Fla.
According to his attorney, Cheney
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
EIGHTEEN BRITISH
SHIPS TOLL OF SUBS

London, Aug. 29.-Assurance as to
the number Of British vessels sunk
last week bymines and submarines is
shown by the admiralty statement.
Eighteen vessels Of more than sin
teen hundred tons, and five of a less
tonnage wep sunk.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
HOSPITAL DOCTOR
GETS COMMISSION

DR. 7 J. Busey has received a com
mission as first lieutenant in the
army and expects to be ordered away
for duty in a short while. DR. Busey
is connected with the Pensacola hos
pital where he has been located since
his graduation,
He is one Of a large number of
Pensacola physicians who have vOlun-
teered their services, and will proba
bly, leave for camp soon.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
MILLIONS FOR
NEW VESSELS
PRESIDENT APPROVES ESTE
MATES OF THE NAVY DEPART
MENT IN PROVIDING FOR
LARGE FLEET OF DESTROYERS

Washington, Aug. 29.-Tke Presi-
dent has approved estimates of the
navy department for the expendi-
ture of an additional $3.50 100000
new destroyers to combat submarines.
The project will be laid before con-
gress Immediately by Secretary
Daniels. The provision will be
sought to expend S225,O00,00O total
appropriation on expansion engine
ana ship building plants,
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
DESPAIR OF PASSAGE
BOND BILL THIS WEEK

Washington, Aug. % Passage of
the war bond and certificate bill by
the house before next week is des-
paired of by administration leaders.
Little progress was made by the
ways and means committee. SecrG
tary McAdoo was again questioned
about the fiscal relations of the
United States and her allies.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30

ready quickly for service on the west
ern front.
The statement issued says that the
Fort Worth school will be similar 10
the other large flying schools already
established with several fields, with
in easy airpIane distance of each
other, but far enough separated TO
give plenty of room so that many
machines can be in the air sinful
taneously.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
BRING CIGAR
FACTORY HERE SOON

Negotiations are now under way
by the Chamber of Commerce in
bringing large cigar and tobacco
mandatory to Pensacola. Prelimin-
airy correspondence indicates that the
plans are acceptable and It is be
Iieved that another large Industrial
plant will be brought to the city with
q big pay roll.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
ALABAMA COAL OPERATORS
CARRY PROTEST TO CAPITAL

VI. " Bush, Of Birmingham,
spokesman for the producers. asked
that the price coal be so readjusted
that mine owners may give an i'm
mediate wage raise to their employees
At the prices in effect. the operators,
ho said. cannot meet wag. demands
they h1.i intended granting on Sep
tembek },
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
CENTRAL POWERS TO
ANSWER IN 10 DAYS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Copenhagen, Aug. 29,-It may be
ten days before the central powers
answer the Pope's peace proposals,
says the Berlin Zeitung. Negotia-
tions between Berlin and Vienna are
completed, but t--<5 are still on with
Turkey.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30

Washington, Aug. 29-Alaban,a
coal operators, here TO protest against
the bituminous price scale fixed by
President Wilson presented to the
federal trade commission today addi-
tional cost of production figures pur-
porting to show that they can not
mine coal at a profit at the prices
named.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
Suicided Rather
Than be Drafted
In NelU Army

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 29.-Several
hours after he received notice Of
his call for examination by the
district exemption board under
the selective draft, Armando
RODRIGUEZ was found hanging in
an outhouse last night by his
father. The young man disap-
peared soon after receiving the
notice and his father upon investi-
eating found him dead,
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
NO PRICE FIXED BY
GOVERNMENT FOR WHEAT

Washington, Aug. 3O.-Tne wheat
price fixing committee adjourned un-
til tomorrow without announcing any
price,
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30
AnnroYe Renly.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Telegram3
from all parts of the country began
to pour into the White House today
approving President Wilson's reply
to Pope BenediCt's peace proposals.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-30

occasional thundershowers Thursday
ana Friday, light south winds.
Yesterdays temperature. Highest. 81
degrees; lowest, Is degrees.
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Continued on Page Two.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09

A stone breaking machine of rather notable size and sapacity has been re- gently installed at Rogers City, Mich. It will hold 68 tons of material at one time and will handle l250 tons an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09

At s1s.95-a poplin which is also to be had in navy and black. It is pleated above the waist and there are touches of black velvet on the buttons, collar and belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
Sept. Q. 1917

At $16.95-a suit of serv- iceable armure cloth in black or navy blue. The back of the jacket is laid in pleats and the wide col lar is faced with velvet; lined throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
RAIN NOW EXPECTED

We fought them on the Marne, We fought them on the Aisne; We gave them hell at New Chappelle And here we are againi'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09

Extra quality navy dress satin with a soft charmeuse finish. This quality guar anteed to give long wear and service-all the new fall shades.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
Mrs. IA. ]. Brewer of Roman
Hostess to Federated
Woman's Clubs.
GOOD PROGRAM GIVEN
New High School Building
Is Scene of Enjoyable
Social Function.

Roman. June s0.--(Speciai. 1.-The
Federated Women's clubs Of Roman
closed the season with an elaborate
banquet given by the president. Mrs.
A. ]. Brewer. To accommodate the
large number Of ladies and gentlemen
attending, the reception was held in
tho new high school building. where a
PROPULSION Of peonies. iris and column
bine added beauty to the rooms. Mrs.
Earl d. Covell gave several Of her
clever readings and delightful vocal
and instrumental numbers were rem
dered by Mrs. o. r. Lewis, Helen Cars.
tens and others.
The banquet was held later in the
domestic science building. where flow
ers OF purple and yellow repeated the
club cOlors. Mrs. Wallace Pearson
presided as toastmistrcss. The address
OF welcome was given by Mrs. Brewer.
Mrs. I. NJ. Brandjord gave the toast,
''The Men,: Mrs. F.. d. Swisher spoke
Of women in Politics." Mrs. Covell
toasted 1.-THE Flathead" and Rev. ]. G.
Ross Of Butte spoke of Scotch Songs"
Mrs. F. NJ. Wilson spoke of Gree
dom's Flag" Mrs. II. B. Farnsworth
of Missoula spoke in high praise OF
the work being done by the Roman
Woman's club. a number Of the men
present responded to calls for opin-
ion and appreciation. They respond :
ed with many well-phrased compli-
mcnts.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
POPULAR HUSON GIRL
WEEDS ILLINOIS MAN
Miss Beatrice Matt Becomes
Wife of Alfred Hanson.

Huson, June 30.-(Spccial Miss
Beatrice Matt. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Matt Of Huson. became the
bride Of Alfred Hanson OF Shannon
Illinois, on Tuesday. June &c, at the
Catholic rectory at Frcnchtown. Rev.
l.. Q. Legris performed the ceremony
In the presence of relatives and
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson were
attended by Miss Eva Matt, sister of
the bride, and Henry Clemens of Mis-
soula- Both the bride and bridesmaid
wore midnight blue tailored suits and
white hats.
After the ceremony dinner was
served at the Matt home. In the even-
ing friends of the bride and groom
came to congratulate them. They re-
ceivcd many beautiful gifts. The bride
was reared at Huson and attended
high School in Missoula. Mr. Hanson
Is employed by the c.. NJ. & st. r.
II. r. as operator at Huson and has
been a resident Of Huson for several
years.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
MONTANA'S FLOODED
HERDS TO BE TESTED

Helena. June o9.--Owners of pure
bred cattle in Montana may have
their herds tested for tuberculin by q
government expert, providing they
make application at the office of ].
w. Butler. state veterinarian. at Hell
ena. Those herds tested and found
free of the disease will be registered
and placed upon the accredited tuber
culosis free list. which carries many
benefits to the stockman. Dr. Butler
has addressed stockmen of the state
regarding this matter. as follows:
u am informed by the bureau Of an
imal industry, Washington. D. c.. that
a veterinary inspector from the bureau
will proceed from Washington about
July to arrange for tuRerculin test
ing of pure bred herds in Montana, so
that those desiring their herds placed
upon the accredited tuberculosis free
list may have their herds tested
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PERSONALS.

Miss Florence Sleeman returned this
week from Conrad. where she just fin
ished term of school. She will spend
the vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Sleeman of Three Mile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Bass are camping
on Fight Mile where Mr. Bass Is on
his forestry trip. Mrs. Louis May and
children. Mrs. Eta Bass and Mrs. w.
II. Stewart spent a day At the camp
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Jennings of Jen-
nings, Neb. arrived during the week
for a brief visit at the home of their
niece. Mrs. II. A. Merrick, who resides
south Of Stevensyille. Accompanying
them were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jennings
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Noon. also
Of the same place. The rarty made the
trip to Montana overland. coming In
three automobiles with their camping
outfits. Today they leave for Flathead
lake for brief outing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
IRBY TAKES BLAME
FOR OVANDO MURDER

Deer Lodge, June 3O.--In u sworn
statement made at the state prison.
Harry lrby exonerated Hans Mcngel.
who was arrested the early part of
the week at ovando. for completely in
the murder of Lee Cunningham. lrby.
who has been confined in the state
prison for more than a year, was the
self-confessed murderer Of Cunning
ham. whose body was found partially
destroyed by animals some time in
January, 1916. ut the ranch the latter
owned apd operated near Ovando. Ac-
cording to the confession made at the
time. Irby shot and killed Cunning
ham so that he might dispose OF the
property for his own benefit.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
STEvENSVILLE

Stevensvillc. June 30.-(Special.A-
The Nemow club was pleasantly en-
tertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
+. J. Prince and Mrs. Tabor of Three
Mile at the new bungalow home of Mr..
and Mrs. Prince. The home was beau
tifulIy decorated with cut flowers for
the occasion. The afternoon was spent
at cards. The members Of the club
present were Mrs. George r. Bags.
Mrs. J.. a. Johnston. Mrs. J. K. Kohl,
Mrs. B. F.. Plummer, Mrs. w. c. Gull
bertson. Mrs. A. NJ. Thornburgh. Mrs.
Bert Rooms, Mrs. F. II. Nichols Mrs.
r. A. Sleeman. Mrs. ]. r. Faulds and
Miss Cecil Sharp. Guests present were
Mrs. G. f. Huber Miss Dorothy Baggs.
Miss Dorothy Keefer. Miss Charlotte
Plumer. Miss Florence Sleeman, Miss
Elizabeth Rowe and Miss Osterhouse
Of kalispell.
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EMIGRATION DROPS.

Stockholm. Sweden. June 30.-Only
"a. persons emigrated from Sweden in
the first four months of the present
year, aaginst 1850 for the correspond:
ing period Of 1916. The figures for
April this year, 1:S, contrasts with SIS
for April Of last year.
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Amusement Room.

The Amusement room in connection
with the Stevensville restaurant and
bakery is a popular place for the young
people Of Stevensville and the COM
munity surrounding. The place Is
maintanod by the management solely
for social purposes and daily parties Of
young people may be found there en-
joying an afternoon or evening at
dancing. The only thing required Of
them is that they furnish their own
music on the player piano. Wednes-
day evening dancing lessons are con-
Quoted at the place. which is exclusive
on those evenings for the class. The
class Is conducted by Mr. and Mrs.
Duffy of Missoula.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
ACCIDENT IS FATAL
TO BILLINGS WOMAN

Billings. June 30.-Nirs. c. c. Judd
was killed and Mrs. II. G. Branner.
injured here last night when an auto
mobile driven by Ida Burnett. In an
effort to avoid q pedA trian. was run
onto a sidewalk, crt ing Its vic
TINS. ]. II. DAVIS owner of the car is
lpder arrest
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Camp Fire Girls.

Camp Fire Girls.
The Camp Fire girls Of Stevensviilc
have volunteered their services In car
ing for the children of any ladies' who
may wish to sew for the Navy league
auxiliary on Saturday afternoons.
Many ladies of Stcvensville have found
It difficult to lend their services in the
navy league work on account of the
necessary attention to the children.
This will be obviated now that the
Camp Fire girls have offered their
services. This afternoon the girls will
care for the children at the James Nc
Conncl home and any Stevensville
mother wishing the Camp Fire girls
to care for her children while she Is
sewing for the league will consult with
Mrs. Louis May who Is at the head Of
the Camp Fire girls organization.
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NEWS FROM ALL OVER STATE
State Flashes
Interesting Items From
Happenings in Montana.

Woman Press Agent-Miss Emma {.
Miller. known as the only woman in
the country as circus press agent is
making a tour Of Montana. adve rtising
the Al g. Barnes wild animal Giro us
which is, showing in Mpn.arl.
Dillon Horse Sale sueceess-Over
500 fine horses were disposed OF the
latter part Of last week at the Dillon
June horse sale. Buyers were present
from many parts Of the west and good
prices were obtained for animals in
the best condition.
Card for Tobacco euyina-Com-
plants having been made that ciga-
rettes and liquor were being sold to
minors at Livingston have been CIR
cumvented by dealers requiring all
those of questionable age who desire
to purchase either to show their little
blue registration cards.
Shot by Father in. Law - William
Applegate was shot twice with buck
shot and almost instantly killed by
Henry Early. his father in law. at the
latter's farm, 16 miles north of Round
up. Early says Applegate was armed
with an automatic rifle and that he
shot in self-defense. The trouble is
said to have originated over dispute
over the title to land.
!. w. w. Headquarters closed-The
headquarters of the I. w. w. at Kali
ispell has been closed by the police
and the leader Of the gang. Frank
Smith, was taken into custody for
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-01
DRY LAND CROPS ARE
IN NEED OF MOISTURE

Corvallis, June 30.-tSpecial.)--Dry
land crops are suffering from the
drought which has been unbrokcn for
"a days, and unless 4 rain comes soon
the damage will be serious. Hun
dreds of acres OF wheat are in need Of
moisture and in many fields the half
grown grain is turning yellow, as can
be seen from town.
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MONTANA MINERS TO
SEEK HIGHER WAGES

Billings, June 30.--Eleven locals
petitioned the secretary Of the United
Mine Workers heer to call n conven-
ton to formulate demands for ad-
vanccd wages for picked and machine
coal. 1t will probably be held July Il.