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The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
By Thomas Ewing Dabney.

Crestview, July 8.-Will Blackwell
will go on the stand tomorrow and
promises to reveal the workings of
the political machinery, in which he
says he and his brother have been
caught and are being dragged to
their doom, innocent men.
Another witness who is expected
to go on the stand will be the snuff
drummer Moore, of Pensacola. the
man whom T. J. Martin mentioned
when he swOre that he saw Bob
Blackwell pick up a handcuff key
under his chair at the last trial,
which was halted a few hours later
by Wills sensational escape.
A huge crowd is expected.
Story of the Case.
Featured by a series of sensations
that outdo anything in the criminal
annals of Florida and are almost
without parallel in the realm of fic-
ton, it is the dramatic in the case
of the Blackwell brothers, charged
with the murder of the aged Davis
couple on March 21, last, that enables
us the easier 10 follow the amazing
train of events, because the dramatic
re-creates the crime more clearly in
our minds and makes easier the task
of searching out motives and separat-
ing the probable from the improb-
able.
Dramatic does not mean fiction-it
means realism; play for instance
can not be said to be dramatic unless
it is true to life,no matter how emo
tional its situations. Sensation does
not mean mprobabilitv-it means
surprise, and what could b more
surprising than the commonest things
of everyday life-automobiles, steam
engines, linotype machines, fountain
pens, electricity, the latter a mys-
terry that has not yet been solved,
although it has been controlled?
Life is full of the dramatic, of the
sensational. The Davis couple for
instance were murdered in that sec
tion of Okaloosa county known as
The Narrows-is their death any the
less uncertain because such title as
The Mystery of The Narrows'
sounds like a detective novel?
Hundreds of people have no doubt
passed Lightwood Knot Creek, with
out noticing the picturesque name
but now that it figures in this great
human drama, are the motives that
took Will Blackwell Jhither any the
less real because of the lurid sugges-
ton?
The weather light peculiar phe-
nomenon observed during certain at,
mospheric conditions in this country
whose r-uddy glow dragped Harrison
Davis and Melinda Littlefeld from,
their parents home that fatal night;
tie three pistol shots; the fearful
report of the shotgun at the gate
the red streak of the explosion point
ing to the door, like an index finger
of death, the discovery of the ole
people, strong in life less than fiv'
minutes before, slain, the father sho
down as he was throwing the Win
chester to his shoulder to save him
self, the mother killed as she grasp
ed the same weapon to avenge heI
mate; Harrison's wild run to alarm
the neighbors, the nearest of whom
was several miles away; the telltalt
footprints; the steel jacketed bullet
fired from such a gun as only vii
Blackwell was known to possess; thu
suspicious journey of Bob to Crest
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
SAYS NEW RUSSIAN ADVANCE
IS BEGINNING OF BIG DRIVE

Petrograd, July (delayed).-A
staff correspondent of the Associated
Press was received by Prince Lovo:-,
premier and minister of interior, who
made a statement for the informa-
tion of America on conditions on the
Russian front, and the measures
whereby America can assist against
German domination. He said he was
convinced the new Russian advance
is but beginning of even greater
progress, and that the offensive spirit
among the soldiers is spreading and
they are affected with the revolution
ary spirit and the consciousness of
their mission to save Russia.
Regarding American aid, he said
he needed it in every part of Russia,
He hoped for further financial aid
from the United States and the re-
Mobilization of Russian railways by
Americans will prove a big benefit.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
Definite Answer Be Given
Board of Public Instruc-
ton This Morning.
COMMISSIONERS
TO HOLD SESSION
Many Points Understood to
Yet Remain Unsettled
Before Board Decides.

A decision will probably he made
by the board Of county commissioners
today concerning the using Of the
armor! hall as high school plans
tor which have been made nv the
board Of public instruction
The matter was taken beforo the
county commissioners at their req
uIar meeting last Tuesday. hut as
certain points had to be investigated
as to the safety of the building for
a school, and the possible use Of the
armory by the militia company here.
no decision was made. The dele
gates from the board of instruction
were told however. that a definite
answer would be given either today
or tomorrow.
County Board Equalization.
This morning at nine o'clock the
BOARD OF county commissioners will
resume its meetings for the equaliza-
ton Of tax assessments, and coin
plants from the country districts
will be heard chiefly, as the last
meeting was devoted to the CITY COM
plants
Owing to the great number of
complaints there IS some discussion
of reassessing the property, as each
complainant contends that the prop
erty could not be sold at anywhere
near the amount for which it is as
sessed. Nothing can be dore how
ever, until all complaints have been
heard, and some definite plan worked
out.
The board will hold its regular ses-
sion Tuesday and those who are not
heard Monday may appear Tuesday,
as was done last week.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09

ARE FURIOUS
DEMAND OF STRONGEST Ma
TURE FOR REPRISALS FOLLOW
LATEST GERMAN AIRPLANE
RAID.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, July 8.-Intensifed de-
mand for reprisals has followed the
German air raid, and all Sunday
newspapers declare Londoners are
furious at the inadequate city de-
fenses. The Times declares the cry
ing need is the airplane, saying the
government must be compelled to
recognize the airplane as the ulti-
mate and deciding fSctor of the war,
and adding that America can supply
a large number. The weekly Des-
patch" remarks that Britishers are
in an ugly temper and are no longer
in a mood to endure the official OBJ
stinacy with regard to reprisals,
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
MAN AND WOMAN ARE
BITTEN BY BAD DOG

H X. Sanders and Dora Bub,,
who reside near the corner Of o and
Petersen streets, were attacked and
bitten by savage dog, yesterday
afternoon, and the animal, in the be-
lief that he say have been afflicted
with the rabies, was penned up until
an officer could be sent from the sta
tion to shoot him. The dog was
killed by Officer Brewtoa, who was
ordered to the scene by Captain
Wilde. 1t was found that the animal
was one of the numerous untagged
and unmuzzled dogs which have for
the past several months been allowed
to roam the streets of the city.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
MAY HAVE To
REVISE PLANS
PROHIBITION FEATURE IN CON-
GRESS MAY FORCE WAR SES-
SION TO BE INDEFINITELY
PROLONGED.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, July 8-The prohibi-
tion feature in Congress may cause
a general revision of legislative plans
and indefinitely prolong the war ses-
sion Leaders have expressed the be-
lief it will take a weeks work out
as related to revenue and other
problems which cannot be settled
until Congress finally determines its
course on the liquor question. The
Senate tomorrow will resume consid-
Grafton of other features of the ad-
ministration food bill and it is hoped
the bill will pass this week even
if the clOture rule is necessary.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09

Washington, July S.-Another step
was taken toward the building up of
the selective conscription of the army
with the distribution of a circular
by Provost Marshal Crowder, notify
ing registered men to hold them
selves in readiness for appearance
before tn board which conducts exam
nations and considers exemptions.
How or when the government will
select men to be examined is not de-
tailed, but it is revealed that registra-
ton cards in each county or city jur-
isdiction will be numbered in red ink
and as soon as the drawing is COM
plete lists showing the order in which
the three red ink figures are drawn
will be published in the press and
posted in each office of local boards.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
TEUTONSLOSE
HEAVILY On 4
EMILE FRONT.
Germans Repulsed in Their
Attempt to Advance
North of Aisne Line.
PETAIN CAPTURES
LARGE NUMBER MEN
Russian Army Moving and
Attacking Successfully
Along 30-Mi1e Front.
Associated Press Summary.

Attacking along a seven mile front
Germans were repulsed with heavy
losses in an attempt to advance
north of the Aisne.
East of Cerny and on the Aisne
front, General Petain's men enlarged
the capture made July first, and
along the Meuse, the French took
the offensive and captured three
strong salients.
Artillery and infantry fighting in
eastern Galicia is spreading, Rus
slams are attacking on a front now
thirty miles long.
German efforts to dislodge Rus
slams from Godov have failed.
On the British front in France
there is a relative calm.
In the air there has been great
activity, the British airmen raiding
German airdomes and depots. Six
teen German machines were driven
down. Eight British machines are
missing. 1t is quiet in the other wal
theatres.
RUSSIAN WIN ATTACK
A Berlin dispatch says Russian
troops have gained ground in attacks
at Stanislau, which is the key to
Lemberg, according to announce
ment from German headquarters.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
PERSHING PUTS HIS
TROOPS ON GOOD BEHAVIOR

Paris, July 7 (delayed).- General
Pershing has issued the following
order to his troops: "For the first
time in history the American army
is in European territory. The good
name of the United States and the
maintenance of cordial relations re-
quire perfect department of each
member of this command. The great
est Importance of American soldiers
is to treat the French people, espec-
tally women, with the greatest cour-
tesy and consideration. Valiant deeds
of the French armies and Allies, and
sacrifices of the civilian population
must command our most profound
respect"
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
Another Step In The
SeIeCtiVe COnsCriDtiOn

The actul drawing will take place in
Washington. Exemptions may be de-
termined by local boards only for
previously announced specified causes
such as having dependents and not
for agricultural or industrial reasons.
Seven davs after designations are
posted will be allowed for filing
claims. Then there will be an addi-
tlonal allowance of ten days for filing
proofs, and the board must decide
within three days after the proof is
filed.
The circular does not cover the
summoning of men to actual service.
1t is pointed out that selection and
acceptance does not mean an immedi-
ate summons, and the time for draw
ing is not specified.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
HELD ON CHARGE
SELLING WHISKEY

Sarah Avery, colored. who gave
her home on South Baylen street. is
under arrest on a charge of selling
liquor without license. This defend
ant, it is said, resides in the restricted
district, and is said to have sold
liquor to a visitor to her home. She
was arrested by deputies from the
sheriff's office, who have been watch
ing for just such alleged violations
of the law. She gave bond for her
appearance at the present term of
the court of record.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
Washington Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal.

Washington, July 8.-Thirteen To-
cal chapters of the American Red
Cross have been formed in Florida
since the <@Ale~ntion of war with
Germany, and ever 1900 new chap
ters have been formed in the United
States since February last.
On February I, Red Cross chapters
throughout the United States num-
bered only 272. On July 1st, the num-
ber had reached 1884, a gain in 3%e
months of nearly six times the aum-
Der Of chapters organized during the
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
FLORIDA HAS THIRTEEN
CHAPTERS OFREDCROSS

previous FIVE years.
During Red Cross week, from June
Is to 25, when more than S1I5OO00OO
was subscribed to the Red Cross War
Fund, a record was set in the organ
ization of Red Gross chapters. more
than 200 being organized in towns
where previously there had been no
representation.
Iowa leads all states in the number
of chapters formed during the past
month, there being now 112 in the
state. New York follows with 1IO
chapcrs, Pennsylvania is third with
95.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
WILL BLACKWELL TAKES
WITNESS STAND TODAY
SENSATIONS ARE PROMISED
DEFENDANT is EXPECTED TO REVEAL WORK
INGS OF POLITICAL MACHINERY IN WHICH
HE SAYS HE AND HIS BROTHER HAVE BEEN
CAUGHT.

view from Alabama; his subsequent
arrest under an alias; Wills famous
leap from a hying automobile after
winning free from the handcufF
which bound him to Bob; his subse-
quent capture after being shot with
the Winchester which was shot from
the victims hand; the five men who
declared Will had sought to secure
them for Gaccomplices on various
other "jobs"; the defense witnesses
who swore that on the opening day
of the trial he had endeavored to get
them to swear to a false alibi; the
prosecution witness who swore that
he saw Bob Blackwell pick up the
handcuff key that may have released
Will; the mysterious stranger from
Alabama; the arrest on a charge of
perjury of the two defense witnesses
whose testimony if unshakrn would
prove an a1ibi for the aCcused-these
are the high lights of the crime and
the case of which l propose to give
a summary of the first weeks de-
velopments, and discuss the salient
points.
The Weeks Developments.
Merely following the testimony as
it was given is the easiest way of
telling the story of the Davis crime,
for the prosecution, instead of be
ginning with the tragedy and work
ing backwards, examining the wit
nesses without regard to sequence,
began first with calling those by
whom it sought to establish motive,
then tracing the Blackwells' move
ments and following what purported
to be their footsteps to the Davis
establishing the crime and tracing
their further movements. : wonder
why the chronological method is not
followed in all such cases-putting
oneself in the place of the supposed
criminal is the only logical way OF
investigst inc y crime. + r-
Fair Trial
Examination of the taIismer
which was begun on Monday, July I
was not concluded until Wednesday
122 of the total venire of 1876 hav-
ing been examined. Twenty-three in
all were disqualified for a precon-
ceived opinion too strong to be over
come; and though it is an open secret
that this opinion is not friendly to
the accused, l could find no evidence
of a prejudice so overpowering as to
prevent the possibility of a fair trial
as alleged by the defense in its peti-
tion for a change of verue. Of mob
violence there is not the slightest
fear. A we'll defined, if not strong
impression prevails among the popu-
lace that there will be a mistrial.
Judge Campbell.
On the bench. Judge Campbell's
calm, even detached bearing has ex-
cited great and favorable comment
1t is hard to express exactly what
| is in my mind without using the
word "Olympian" in describing his
aloofness-an hyperbole that would
be sure to give him offense; but il
this case as in the Fudge case. I an
impressed by the lack of interest il
any of the details of the sordid drama
that is being re-enacted before him
and only comes down." so to speak
when it is. necessary for him to make
ruling. If he has decided oftenel
against the defense than the prose
cution, it is because the defense ha!
made most of the objections, and b!
| Cont ed on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
IMPORTANT MEET
MEDICAL SOCIETY

An important meeting Of the PEN
sacola Medical Society will be held
on Tuesday night Of this week at
the laboratory and the presence Of
every physician in the city is urged.
On account of this meeting the
lecture to DR.. DUMAS class, which
was to have been given in the alb
sence of DR.. Quina by Or. Payne,
has been postponed until Wednesday
night at the same hour. Those Of
DR.. DUMAS class, who we're contem-
plating attending the Tuesday night
lecture by DIR. Payne, are urged to
note the change in hour.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
Much Opposition To Dipping
Watts In Santa Rosa Co

continuation of the tick eradication
work. considerable opposition has de-
veloped. Both sides will present
their arguments to the board and
the meeting promises to be very
spirited. II the commissioners de-
eide in favor of continuation of the
work it is probable its scope will be
broadened and an active campaign
launched to make the county tick free
at the earliest possible date.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
NEW REPUBLICAN GOVT.
IN CHINA RE-ESTABLISHED

Washington, July 8.-Offcial dis
patches to the Chinese legation said
the republic had been firmly re-
established at Making, with Feng Kuo
Chang, former vice president, as
president of the new provisional gov
ernment. Republican troops are re
ported converging toward Peking to
drive out the Manchu forces, remain
ing in possession there in the name
of tha imperialistS-
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
SPECIAL TO The JOURNAL

Milton, Fla, July S.-Much interest
is manifested throughout Santa Rosa
county in the meeting of the county
commissioners which will be held
Tuesday, July 10, for consideration
of the tick eradication matter. While
a large majority of the largest and
most progressive farmers and stock
raisers are strongly in favor of the
building of more dipping watts and
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
SCHOOL BOARD IN
REGULAR SESSION

The regular monthly meeting Of
the board of public instruction will
be hId this afternoon at six o'clock
in the office Of Superintendent Ed
wards. q
There is nothing of particular i'm
portance to come before the board
tonight, though the transaction of
routine business will probably occupy
much time
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
W. P. CUNNINGHAM
ARRIVES At DALLAS

W. P. Cunningham, late secretary
Of the Pensacola Toung Mems Chris
tlan Association, has arrived safely
at Dallas, Texas, and has assumed
charge of his duties in the religious
and educational department of the
Dallas Y. NJ. c. - A card from
Mr. Cunningham conveys the infor-
nation that he arrived safely, and is
in good health.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
LIQUOR GETS NEGRO
IN CUSTODY OF .. S.

Mack Reed, colored, is the latest
who is said to have been caught
furnishing whiskey to uniformed
men. He was locked up at the county
jail yesterday, having been arrested
by United States Deputy Marshal G..
P. Mcmillan.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
COMMITTEE OF RED
CROSS MEETS TODAY

At 4:30 o'clock this afternoon 4
meeting of the finance committee of
the Red Cross viii be held in the
Chamber of Commerce and all men,
bers are urged to be present. There
are many important matters to come
before the committee as full dis
cusing as possible is dessirsd.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
EMPEROR HOLDS COUNCIL
OF WAR WITH GENERALS

Amsterdam, July S.-Offcial an
nouncement is made in Berlin that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and
General Won Ludendorff have arrived
there for a council of war with the
emperor.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
REV. FATHER JOHN O'BRIEN
DIES IN JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, July 8.-Rev. Father
John O'Brien, rector Of the st. Aug
ustine, Fla, cathedral, died here to-
night.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09
T H E w E A T H E R

Generally fair Monday and Tuesday,
gentle winds. mostly south.
Yesterdays temperature: Highest, 81
degrees; lowest, 70 degrees.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-09

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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
ON GETTING BUSY.

From the Los Angeles Times)
 f ever We needed take things sanely soberly and n cold blood il is right now.
 We have bitten of not more than can chew" but sure more than can count as mere Wrigglers sa. We will mast.cate it-but we'll have to set our avs hard Tars thousand dollars minute looks little s-- s nation at war but there several minutes in year. And after January it will be $6oooo minute As are eool for it-but we'll money and blood if
 realize that have contract Russia out Italy on ae run France and England good as licked when we came in-Unee Sam will have PoohBah. He will have c iced finance and fght fer these bledwhite peoples
 The young giant Of the new world can do almost a.lylag he ses out debut he will have to set out .o do it!
 Mapping wont do it: knitting won't do it; nor burn ing tte kaiser eHgy the children of Gary. Ind, happily celebrated their Halloween .1c feast of All Souls. srafng won't do l. s.esouting won't do it. We've got to pay, economt hgh build ships, save food, >e crops dratt lsfa gasoline and refrain from garbage.
 Aud 9a.= I'm no churchy person, guess we'd also better o.y.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
OUR DUTY Is CLEAR.

CongresS ia now iii session and of course whatever congress may do will bring criticism. r strikes uz that possibly it would be better to reserve our criticism. Cooperation and not fault-fndine is now the duty of Americans. The present admir.s tration was given charge of the crave$t and most esponsible duties. h the administration of ehe affairs ef our country, especially with new and unrried laws and the aaara ton ct the greatly increased military and naval forces together with all the vast number
 additional matters rendered necessary by the war no doubt mistakes will be made. | cannot be otherwise especially with a democratic ad- ministration But the critic and the fault inder whose only activities are criaeizing and fault finding with those who are making or admins terinr the laws fa addition to directing the vast operations incident 10 the war. cannot be 3 truly good American. Al' true AEnercaas will--or should work together for the countrys 95. The administration including the maj ority. of the lawmakers. f> 3oirer for the best. Fo~ h9t reason we shoald be considerate in ou- sam- ments.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
IMITATION

IMITATION
 le thr sinccrnst form of flattery that is Iy it pleases ns to hear that other laundrjes claim to do work just like ot~s 1t is a tribute to the excellence of our laudering which we fully ap prec;ate But why not have the orfgi- nale Send us your washables and you won't have to say they are as perfect as ours. The work will be ours and the real thing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
WE'LL FIN HIM.

Some day, We may meet our t.-=. a'aster he < a nice lit=le fellow and T. aas -ever2l nice sss.st staurs and everyrhing-s- en he Is feel ing fast right and st the proper time. We shall ask him f he woa'tW tWIease get another door put in at the poztotice So that people can go in and c5.ae oa- without pumping against one another t < positively scandalous the way the blamed old office is fixed. Ne shall tell inn conddeEti- ...Ig- that the office needs fixing and unless he agrees and fixes t. we shall haze 3 republican postmaster appointed when that party gets into power That might fix hin-or the office, you never esr tell. However. we shall try.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04

ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
 Slnday-8 a n. Holy Communion sxcep, first Sunday n the moath) 2 a. II. Na1Iya Sunday school II q n. Morning prayer and sermon. fFIoly commuaion first Sunday in 1aonthl 2 II sunday school; 7:50 Evening prayer and sermon; Holy Days-10:30 - h., Eoly Communion; Tuesday. 5
 h.. $. Johns Social Club, Guild 5eui Wednesday: ?. IT., Nativ' Women Guild, Indian school house Thursday 2:3o J. m, St Johns Guii .oola. 7:55 D. m.. St Johns Athleu' -ub. Boys, Guild room; Friday: D l., Choir rehearsal, Guild room. A
 4cere welcome is extended to all specially to newcomers.-ReY. Harold ' Kelley Pastor
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
VERY FOOLISH OF HIM.

Itis strange hovone man can raise so much
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
FIRST Ri. E. CHURCH.

Sunday church service a. II q IL and 7.z1 2 II. Thursday prayer mest .ng s:29 p IT. Frics choir meets a. ?. ID. First and third Wednesday al ternoon at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society C. M Van Marter. Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-04
STAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Services on Sunday al Il o'clock.
 Wednesday evening service at 7:30 o'clock. Erery5ody cordially invited 10 attend.
 Front Street. Ketchikaa. Alaska