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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
ROAD WORK IS
BEING PUSHED
Appropriations for the Gulf
Beach Highway Gives
Impetus to Work.

The Gulf Beach Highway project
gained new impetus when the county
commissioners authorized the pay
ment Of 1000 Of the county's $4,000
appropriation.
Engineer CASTOR has increased his
force and s pushing construction rap
idly on the last stretch to the gulf
beach. This section Of the road
crosses considerable low land and a
number Of branches, which must be
bridged, and the committee has pur-
chased iumbet amounting to nearly
$1,000 through Wilmer Hayward, of
the Pensacola Lumber Company.
Frank Touart has contracted to de-
liver the lumber at the terminus Of
the road 1t is understood that it
win be RATED and towed up the big
lagoon.
The committee is in urgent need or
additional funds, TO insure compile
ton Of the road this spring They
urge all local autoists to contribute
one dollar per mile, or S375, toward
building the unfinished portion Of the
highway. The response has been good.
but it is estimated that if the owners
Of each of the 1927 autos IN opera
ton in Pensacola, would donate $3.75
the amount would be sufficient to
complete the road, erect a pavilion
and provide suitable terminal facili-
ties for cars on the beach.
The following donations were re-
ceived from autoists yesterday: J. Fl.
Christie, S3.75; Sam Pasco, $500;
S. T. McAdam. $500; c. F. Geek,
S3.75; J. J. Bowes, 1915. The dona-
tons must, however, come in more
rapidly if the undertaking IS to be
completed before the summer season
opens.
The completed portion Of the high
way is in excellent condition The
surface is hardening rapidly and
verifying Road Engineer Gaston's
prediction of a hard-surfaced boule-
ward unequalled IN this section.
George H. Hervey motored to the
high bluff with a party of northern
guests at a speed Of fifty miles ar
hour. The visitors were very favor
ably impressed with the new highway
and its Importance in the develop
ment of Pensacola as tourist point.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
SAILING OF U. S. SHIPS
INDEFINITELYPOSTPO
BY ASSOCIATED pREss

New York, Feb. president
Franklin, of the International Mer-
camille Marine, announced that the
steamships st. Louis and st Paul viii
indefinitely postpone sailing. II fol-
lowed the official statement of the
state department, declining to advise
private owners regarding passage
through the war zone.
The state department pointed out
that neutral vessels may arm for de
Tense if The owners cheese. and that
an American vessel has the right to
traverse any part of the high seas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
SEED TO
The Journal Will Distribute
Packages for City Beau
tiful Campaign.

Free seeds are available to con-
testants in the Rotary Cubs City
Beautiful campaign.
Ben S. Hancock rendered the COM
mittee large quantity of assorted
vegetable seeds, which were supplied
by the United States agricultural de-
partment through Senator N. C.
Bryan. Each packet contains suffi-
Gent seed of several varieties for
planting large garden.
The City Beautiful committee has
requested The Journal to make the
distribution. All who wish to plant
garden may receive an asso ed
package of the free seeds by ca ng
at The Journal office and signini an
entry blank. The great interest
manifested in the contest indicates q
heavy demand for the seeds.
Photographs will be made of al
premises entered in the City Beaut-
full contest and Chairman Willis
states that the official photographer
will begin making the pictures this
morning. Contestants are requested
to do no work on their gardens until
the yards have beon photographed
as the judges viii refer to the pic
lures in determining which contest
ants have made the greatest improve
men tin the appearance of their
premises.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
I AMERICAN ABOARD BUT
REPORTED TO BE SAFE
Fifty Vessels Have Been
Sunk Since Inauguration
of Sub. Campaign.
WAR POSSIBILITY GROWS
Officials Believe It Only a
Question of Time When
Action is Necessary.
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.


New York, Feb. THE British
passenger liner California, one of the
finest ships of the Anchor line, was
sunk today off the coast of Ireland,
according to messages received by the
state department at Washington, and
offices Of the Anchor line in New
York.
Officials said no Americans were
aboard. United States Consul Frost,
at Queenstown, cabled that one life
was lost, with 80 hospital cases.
Whether she struck a mine or was
torpedoed is undetermined. The
California had mounted gun astern,
and carried large cargo, including
war supplies.
The California left New York, Jam
usry 20, for Glasgow, with a crew
Of 1S4 and 81 passengers. Officials
Of the line said all were British or
Canadian. Advlces from Anchor line
offices said there were 160 survivors.
Consul Frost's report to the state de-
partment said one was lost.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
SEARCH FOR MISSING
CHILD OF NO AVAIL

Though the police and other Off
eials have been enlisted in the search,
no trace has been found Of little six
year-old Haywood Hutchins, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Hutchins, of 1915
West Belmont street, who disappear
ed yesterday at noon while PLAYING
with some children in the western
part Of the city, near the site of the
Old Butcher Pen Pond.
Mr.. Hutchins stated last night that
the children he was playing with are
not known. and could reveal nothing
of his whereabouts. The child, ac-
cording to the description furnished
the police, is of average size, dark
complexion, with curly auburn hair.
At the time of his disappearance he
was barefooted and barsheaded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
'SUBM ARMIES
WILL COME Up
TO The CITY
Permission Given for Dock
ing Vessels on West Side
of Commandments.
FIVE VESSELS
WILL BE HERE
Will Remain for Inspection
of Visitors for Several
Days.

Ample opportunity will be afforded
visitors in Pensacola during MaPH
Gras celebration for inspecting the
United States naval vessels stationed
here at that time, as space on the
west side of Commandments wharf
has been allowed for the vessels to
berth, so that parties may see them
without great Inconvenience.
The following letter from L. w.
Speed. freight agent for the L. & N.
railroad, to Secretary Phillips, Of the
Chamber of Commerce, gives the neo-
essary permission:
Dear Sir: Replying to your letter
of Feb. 3rd, 1917, requesting permits
sion for docking the U. S. war vessels
on the west side of Commandments
street wharf during Marii Gras, etc.
81 viii reserve the west side OF
Commandments street wharf for
these vessels, and there VIII be no
charge in connection with same.
Yours truly.
(Signed) ''E. w. SPEED"
Pensacola will have monitor, de-
stroyer and three submarines, accord
ing to the following, received b. G..
Z. Dobson yesterday, from Secretary
Daniels, Of the navy department:
'My Dear Mr. Dobson:
Referring to previous correspond
ence in reference to the assignment
of naval vessels to Pensacola for tha
Mardi Gras celebration, / have the
honor to inform you that the follow
ing vessels have been designated TO
visit Pensacola from February 18th
to 21st, the dates of the celebration:
u. s. S. Ozark, monitor.
~. S. S. Marlborough, destroyer.
~. S. S. LIZ, submarine.
~. S. S. LILO, submarine.
"U. S. S. Lii, a submarine
1T viii be noted from the above
that three distinct types of fighting
craft have been designated to visit
Pensacola, and il is hoped that the
assignment will be in all respects
satisfactory.
every sincerely yours,
"JOSEPHUS DANIELS"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
NAT|ONSREPLY.
TO GERMANY 8
.U-DOAT POLICY
Spain Sends Firm and Digni-
fed Note of Protest
Against Campaign.
SCANDINAVIA
AND CUBA ALSO
Argentine May Follow Lead
of United States and
Break Relations.
RY AssocIArED PEEss.

Madrid Spain, Feb. THE Spanish
governments reply to Germany is a
firm and dignified protest against the
submarine note, declares Germany's
decision to close sea routes is outside
OF the legal principles of Internal on
al law.
1t adds: eff Germany hopes to have
SPANS help to avoid more loss of
life, it must be understood, that while
Spain is ready to lend her initiative
to the establishment of peace, she
cannot accept the legality of the ex-
ceptional methods OF war"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
ToRPED0ED WITHOUT
BEING WARNED

Washington, Feb. Consul Frost
cabled the state department that the
California was torpedoed without
warning. The only American known
aboard. was John A. Lee, of Mont
gomery, Ala; and he was saved and
is supposed to be member OF the
crew.
The torpedoes were fired at q dis
tance of 500 yards, according to Cap
tain Henderson, without hailing or
warning from a submarine
A steady stream Of reports telling
of the destruction Of merchant ships
by German submarines was brought
TO a climax tonight by Frost's cable
on the California.
Whether this will prove the over'
act which will drive the United States
to war, no one would say.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
BREAK WITH
.GE R NJ ANY Is.
ANCTIONED D
Senate Approves Action by
Overwhelming Vote-Par-
tisan Feeling Lost.
COMES AFTER
LONG DEBATE
Kirby and Vardaman, Demo
Gratis, and Three Repub-
licans Vote Against.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. President
Wilson's severance of diplomatic re
lations with Germany was formally
approved by the senate by vote of
rs to 5. The senate expressed conf
dence in the presidents course with
drawing Ambassador Gerard from
Berlin, and giving passports to Won
Bernstorff.
The senators voting against Sena-
tor Stones restitution We're: Kirby,
Arkansas; Vardaman, Mississippi,
Democrats; Geronna, North Dakota
Works, California; LaFollette, Wis
consin, Republicans.
Five hours debate preceded the
vote on the Stone resolution, but the
only active opposition came from sen
ators voting against the adoption.
Ranking Republican leaders joined
the Democrats in whole-hearted sup
port of the president.
All speakers, whether for OF
against were emphatic in the event
of war in their intention to support
the government.
Senator Works said he did not
question the good faith of the presi
dent, and gave him credit for ICON
scientious motives and patriotic pur-
pose," but protested against this o.
any other movement that tends
toward war with Germany for ne
greater cause than has yet beer
given u.s."
81 insist" said the senator, after
reviewing the German negotiations
and the presidents determination tc
uphold American rights on the seas
that neither private citizen noi
the president nor congress can be jus
titled in driving this nation into war
or endangering its peace by any such
false sense of courage or national
prestige or dignity"
Reviewing the Lusitania case, and
branding it as a "cruel and unjust
wrong to our people and to the ma
tion," the senator said it was well to
consider how far eve ourselves, by
our own. course Of action, contributed
to this loss of American lives"
Continuing, lie said:
"That Germany has violated the
rights of our people on the sea, under
international law, no one can deny.
But so has Great Britain and so
would any other belligerent nation
fighting for existence if necessary for
her success. So would we do. APP
prehend, under the same cfrcum-
stances.
"The German government has de-
clared a danger zone about its enc
mics, and given notice that any yes
sells found in that zone, with certain
exceptions, will be sunk. What would
be our choice under such conditions
| say to keep our ships and our PEG
pie out of this danger zone until the
was is over or the embargo removed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
ASK EMERGENCY FUND
TO TRANSPORT AMERICANS

Washington, Feb. An emer-
gency appropriation of half a million
for the relief. protection and trans
portation of Americans in Europe is
asked of congress by Secretary Lam
sing. Lansing would not state the
specific condition of the Americans
placed in Teutonic countries on ac-
count of the recent break. He asked
that the money be provided imme-
diately.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
SAYS RESTRICTION ON
RELIEF SHIPS TOO GREAT
az AssOCIATED PRESS.

Havre, Feb. I'm a statement to
the Associated Press the Belgian
government claims German has
placed restrictions upon relief ships
which are impossible to be met with.
He says it is necessary for relief
ships to touch at English ports for
coal. and says fifth of the relief
food comes from England.
Belgium doubts the sincerity of
Germany's expressed desire not to
interfere with relief work unless i'm
munity be given relief ships.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
REPORT TRANSPORTATION
OF BELGIAN MEN

Paris, Feb. IA statement that
German has begun the transportation
of Roumanian males between the
ages of 16 and s.. was telegraphed
the Roumanian legation in Paris by
the Roumanian minister of foreign
affairs. re says German claims Rou-
mania gava Germans over t., Asussia,
who craAa->..ted them to SisM4a-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
KICK OUT WINDOW
LIGHTS IN JAIL

T. G Nugent, white, an ex-soicier,
arrested last night charged with az
saulting a eolored woman, lost his
temper when placed IA the dull ring"
on the second floor Of the city Jail.
and appeased his feelings BY kicking
out four window lights. Capt. Gil
more, who was in the sergeant's Of
flee at the time, hurried TO the sec
ond floor and soon had him locked Up
in a cell This morning he viii be
tried for destroying city property in
addition to the previous charge OF
assaulting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
ARGENTINE GOVERNMENT
ANSWERS GERMANY'S NOTE

Buenos Ayres, Feb. THE Argen-
tine government has banded the Ger
man minister it's reply to the recent
note on unrestricted submarine war
fare. The note declares the gov
eminent will conform its conduct TO
principles and fundamental rules of
international law. 1t regrets the Ger
man emperor has seer fit to adopt
such measures.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
CUBA FORWARDS
PROTEST TO GERMANY

Havana, Feb. AFTER confer
ence, President Menocal and the COM
nittee on foreign relations of Cuba,
forwarded reply 70 Germany pros
testing against her policy of unre
stricted submarine warfare.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
SCANDINAVIA REPLIES
TO GERMAN NOTE

Stockholm, Feb Sweden and
other Scandinavian nations decided to
unite in a joint protest to Germany
over the submarine blockade.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
MAY IMPROVE
kEYWESTFORT
Congressman Sears o erS
Amendment to Naval Bill
But It Fails to Pass.
Washington Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal.

Washington. .. c., Feb. 7.
An amendment to the naval APP
preparation bill to appropriate $780,
900 to put the present Notifications
at Key West in first class order and
to construct improved Notifications
there was offered IN the house today
by Congressman Sears, but failed of
passage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
WOULD COMMANDER VESSELS.

Washington, Feb 7Seepng provisions communicating vessels
and other shipping facilities in of
contained bill introduced both the
ed by the of the admnistra pressed
late
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
War Risk Insurance Scars
900 per cent: Bill Would
Commander All Ships
rY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington Feb Increases ranging from 125
in risk insurance issued by the federal
bureau announced by Secretary Mcdoo Ii effective
ports to all destinations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-08
WEATHER FoRECAS1

Cloudy Thursday. probab rain; FRI
ing winds.
Yesterdays temperature: Highest. 81
degrees; lowest. A degrees
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01
Men Temporarily Out Of Work Face
Crisis on Registration Dav

II you have been following one
line of work all your life but are
temporarily out of employment on
June 5-Registration day-and the
registrar puts the question-"What
are you doing?" what will your
answer be?
You have wife and children,
who are not exactly dependent, but
who should receive your financial
support.
You expect to work again within
few days or weeks
You are honest, industrious and
a benefit to the community.
If you answer the question cor
rectly you will reply" nothing"
! Still, such an answer practically
means that you will be taken on
the first call to the colors-and you
don't feel particularly anxious to
be cOnscripted.
Such will be the predicament of
many who will face the registration
boards on next Tuesday. Several
have already found themselves in
this class.
However, tho regulations printed
for rgistrars expressly state" mot,
what is your occupation, or voca.
tion, but what are you doing
NOW?"' And behind that question
lies the strong arm of the govern
ment reaching out for men to fill
the ranks.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01
Methodist Church

Services in opera building. Sun.
day School 10 a. m. Preaching II a
m. Sermon by pastor, Rev. H. A.
Wood. Subject, Guard Thy Con
stancy."
Epworth league Z p. m. Preach
ing 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Sub
ject, The Pale Horse
Special evangelistic singing led
by E. r. Jones.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

During the next few weeks we ex-
pect to mail out . number of sam
pie copies of the Chieftain and if
you receive one it is sign that we
would like to have you become
regular reader.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
!;

Tell EN- that you read i. in the
Chieftain.
CrOQuet cotton, Clark's and C. M.
c. for ten cents at the Bargain
store.
For hydrant repairing and all
kinds of plumbing work, telephone
72, L. H. Jordan.
Mrs. II. Wentworth is up from
Dodge City, Kansas. this, week, Wis
iting with friends.
= 1t is your patriotic duty to buy
Liberty Loan Bond, Inquire at
the First National Bank.
have q choice REIMBURSEMENT,
of One-half section, close in for sale
very reasonable J. p. Linville.
l desire to leave Holly and will
SCA1 IHy iOOllu6 uOuSe UuSiIleSb,
very reasonable. Inquire of Mrs.
Mary Pierce.
DO your bit" insure against
CHASTITY defeat, by purchasing a
Liberty Loan Bond, of the First
National Bank.
Ora Nelson, the main stay printer
of this office. was in Lamar Decora-
tion Day enjoying the holiday with
the home folks.
j. s. MeMurtry and C. A. Pink
ham have a number OF new riding
corn cultivators that they are sell
ing for only $25.
Cashier McKeever informs us that
the First National Bank will pur-
chase several thousand dollars
worth Of tko Tihorty Toon popd,
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

The roads of the county are show
ing q decided improvement and
much good is being done. Al Hoyt
is looking after the work in this
district and is every day giving
evidence of the fact that he proper
ly understands the principles of
road-building. Good roads are very
essential to any community.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Ladies and Misses vests for ten,
fifteen and twenty-five cents at the
Bargain Store.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

A meeting has been called to as.
certain whether or not Holly is to
hold a Fourth of July cerebration
this year. This would be a good
year to show your patriotism.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Another good rain last Wednes-
day evening. If you do not believe
that it rained just ask our friend,
E. d. Shirley, as they tell us he was
in q position to know.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

The Holly Golf links was about
the busiest one place you ever saw,
last Wednesday. Most of the "plu-
tocrats" spent the day on the links
and some very good scores were
shot.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Cashier McKeever informs us that
the First National Bank will pur-
chase several thousand dollars
worth of the Liberty Loan Bonds
and will have them on sale as soon
as possible.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Miss Stella Stueland and Miss
Won Ruecau left the first of the
week for Denver where they will
spend the summer vacation with
the home folks.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

xC0oCAs
Do not neglect your lawn to do
your other gardening. There is
nothing that SO helps the looks of
q town as good lawns and you
should take pride enough in our
little city to do your share
Ray Appel and Benton MOsier
cash asked the editor to take time
this week and tell what nice men
they were but we must decline. If
we wrote what we thought about
those guys" they'd have us in Jail
before morning.
F. NJ. Wilson was over from Hart
man THE first of the week attend
ing to some business interests at
this point. Mr.. Wilson says they
are looking forward to banner
year in the alfalfa business in spite
of the backward season.
The many friends of Thelma Rice,
living fifteen miles southeast of
town, will be glad to learn that she
is able to be out and around again.
Miss Thelma was kicked by horse
week or SO ago and for time it
was feared the accident might be
very serious.
There will be an agricultural
meeting at Webb, Prowers county,
June 9th. Fertility OF the soil, silos
and live stock will be discussed.
Good speakers are being provided
and the farmers are requested to
bring their lunches and to make
the day one long to be remembered.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Mrs. NJ. B. Eldred who has been
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. AL
Hoyt. the past ten days, left last
evening for her home in Kansas
City, Missouri.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

The largest stock of good hard.
ware in the country at the Holly
Hardware Co. tn
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Miss May Barnes, one of our pop.
ular school teachers, left Sunday
for Peru, Nebraska, at which point
she will teach in the summer school.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

A swell tennis court has been fit
ted up just back Of the Company
Offices and +. r. Jones is now wear
ing the belt as the champion play
er.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

j. s. MeMurtry and C. A. Pink
ham have a number OF new riding
corn cultivators that they are sell
ing for only $25.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

I have choice REIMBURSEMENT,
of one-half section, close in for sale
very reasonable. j. p. Linville.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

l desire to leave Holly and will
sell my fOoming house business,
very reasonable. Inquire of Mrs.
Mary Pierce.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

Ora Nelson, the main stay printer
of this office. was in Lamar Decora-
tion Day enjoying the holiday with
the home folks.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-06-01

DO your bit" insure against
CHASTITY defeat, by purchasing a
Liberty Loan Bond, of the First
National Bank.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26
PEACE OFFICERS MAKE a
CLEANUP At c0LumoUo

sheriff W. c. Simpson and Dis
tricf Attorney J. =. Vausht handed
the tougher element at Columbus q
package Saturday that they will Be-
likely TO remember. A raid was made
ON gambling joint, three Of the
men getting $25 and costs, with tblr-
ty days suspended sentence provided
they would quit the community, one a
go fine and costs, with the same
sentence. and Rogers, the gambler
himself, was hound over to the grand
Jury under bond of $1,000, which not
being able to furnish, he is boarding
with the sheriff. The funny part of
the proceeding was that the gambler
had to defend him an alleged lawyer,
who put mp n strong bluff, but when
vaught aud Simpson made inquiry as
10 his daily life, they had him arrest
ed as vagrant. lie gave a cash
bond. which he forfeited, and is now
hitting the trail Somewhere in Mex
leo" or ont.
Sheriff Simpson has placed Lee
Coldwell, u trusted deputy, in charge
of affairs at Columbus, and is bound
that there shall BE- law and order OBJ
served at all times in the border
town. Jack Breen will be chief dep
uty here, and it goes without saying
that law and order will be main
tanned throughout the county.