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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
P. NJ. & n. o. TRANSFER
MADE TO NEW COMPANY

Formal transfer of the property
of the P. NJ. & n. o. Railroad to the
Gulf Coast Terminal Company was
made in the office of the clerk of the
circuit court Tuesday. The deeds
place the assets of the company in
the name of the newer corporation,
which was recently organized with a
capital of S1.000,0o0. Elwood Nc
Laughlin is president of the new cor
poration, a. he was of the ctfXr, but
the scoR - its activity is in@sased.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
Unchaperoned Water
Tank is Latest to
Get Into Trouble

When it was reported that
unknown parties were tamper-
ing with the East Hill water
tank. police circles were greatly
disturbed, and Wednesday night
officers hurried to the scene,
but were unable to solve the
mystery. The strange doings
have been reported for several
nights.
Just what the purpose was,
can not be ascertained. Some
incline to the opinion that they
were only mischievous boys
trying to climb the tank, which
is on a stand forty feet above
the ground. Others, however,
believe that heinous designs on
the water supply were toward.
But no damage has been dis
covered-yet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
NEGRO KILLED
BY OFFICER IN
DEFENSE
Stole Watch Resisted Ar
rest, Attacked Officer
With Heavy Plank.
WITNESSES SAW
THE ENCOUNTER
Thought to Be Same Negro
Who Killed Sheriff in
Louisiana.
MAY HATE KILLED
SHERIFF IN LOUISIANA

While the negro shot by Officer
Tarrants has not been identi-
fled, the belief exists that he
may have been negro who last
year killed the sheriff of Lin
den parish, Louisiana. The sher-
iff was killed by a negro, and
the latter, chased by a posse,
was shot and wounded, but made
his escape.
1t became known late last
night that the negro had been
seen coming from an untenanted
house On North Tarragona
street, ex-Deputy Sheriff Craw-
ford reporting such to Officer
Simmons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
BRITISH CONTINUE
TO GAIN GROUND
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

British armies continue to advance
on the French front where today they
captured the important village of
Gommecourt and the villages of Thil-
ley and Puisieux Aumont, the line
going forward more than a mile and
half northeast of Gommecourt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
Death of the HOys.

Liverpool, Feb. 28.- The Rev.
Father Dunstan Sargent, of Grenada,
British West Indies, a passenger on
the Laconia, who administered the
last rites of the Roman Catholic
Church to seven victims, gave to the
Associated Press today the following
account of the death of Mrs. Mary
Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy, of Chi
cago, and Cedric P. Ivatt, of London:
"Mrs. Hoy died in the arms of her
daughter. Her body slipped off into
the sea out of her daughters weak
ened arms. The heartbroken daugh-
ter succumbed a few minutes after
wards, and her body fell over the
side of the boat as we were tossed
by the huge waves.
an icy water up to her knees for
two hours, the daughter all the time
bravely supported her aged mother,
uttering words of encouragement to
her. From the start both were vio-
lently seasick which, coupled with
the cold and exposure, gradually
wore down their courage. They were
brave women"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
Only Success of Last Carr1i-
val Was as SaturnatIia
Says Judge. :.
ALL DENOUNCE
THE CELEBRATION
But. Feeling Prevails That.
Good Celebration Can
and Should Be Held.

That there should be some change
IN the holding of the carnival cele-
bration in Pensacola is the opinion
of many prominent Pensacolians who,
in discussing the matter with The
Journal Wednesday, favored some
modification in the present method
of conducting the festival.
Denounce Lawlessness of Carnival.
Nearly all favored a continuance in
some form or other, though they were
unsparing in their criticism of the
lawlessness which it is claimed was
so prevalent Ag~-e.--A-e-i-s-fr~ur- 90 i.
holding carnival celebration during
fair week, combining the two festi-
walls in one large celebration of uni
versal appeal.
Following are some of the express
sions af opinion from prominent Pen
sacolians:
Success AS Saturnalia.
Judge William B. Sheppard: The
success of the last carnival depends
on what viewpoint it is regarded
from. From the standpoint of a satur-
MALTA, it was an immense success, but
as commercial achievement or en-
terprise. as an advertisement of
progress or public spirit of the COM
munity, everyone must concede it a
failure.
am not in favor of its continu-
ance as the last celebration was con-
Quoted. If it is continued it should
be from the standpoint of economy,
hygiene, and public health. Such a
waste of money, time, and effort in
so useless a celebration of an ancient
festival unassociated with any chart
table object in the present state Of
prosperity, is unjustihable.
Make Thanksgiving Festival.
The same amount of money taken
from the community and the same
energy contributed to a larger, bet
ter fair would accomplish far better
results. If the Mardi Gras is to be
displayed by some spectacular event
in connection with the fair, in my
opinion, it should be about Thanks
giving.
On Civic Lines.
John y. Medley, u. S. District At
tOrney: am not citizen Of Pen
sacola, although my official residence
is here 1t is not in my province to
: comment on local matters. My time
is consumed with public duties as
federal officer, and I am not ac-
quainted with the practices during
the celebration. From what l under
| stood, though, it might be we'll to
make it so that visitors to the city
are impressed by the civic idea and
the plan of the celebration should be
/ laid along those lines.
Pay Money To Stop It.
w. G. Porter: I do not believe the
last carnival was success, and
would pay money to keep another
| like it away. We need not abolish it
| altogether, however. I believe Pensa-
cola could stage a great celebration
combining the fair and some of the
details Of the carnival, in a great
celebration to be held during the fall
| Of the year.
| Combine Fair and Carnival.
As a member of both the carnival
and fair associations, would sup
port a movement for combining in
some way the two celebrations, which
would have to be held during the fall
The carnival affords wide publicity to
a city like Pensacola, the first time
/ (CnnfinueS ON PAGE ThraeA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION
POSTPONES MEETING

The meeting of the Carnival Asso-
citation which was to 30 held Wednes
day night was postponed, the secre-
tary, Oliver Semmes, not being able
to be present. The association viii
meet at date to be announced later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
UNION WAR VETERAN
LOST ON THE TACOMA

Washington, Feb. 28-William Eva,
a 74-year-old union war veteran Of
California, was lost on the Tacoma,
according to Cunard officials.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
Son A SKIS Pres. to
Auenge Mother
and Sister
BY ASSOCIATES PRESS.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-President
Wilson has received the following
cablegram from Austin Y. Hoy,
whose mother and sister were lost
when the Laconia was torpedoed with.
out warning by a German submarine:
81 am an American citizen repre-
senting the Sullivan Machinery Com
pany, of Chicago, living abroad, not
as an expatriate, but for the promo
ton of American trade. l love the
flag, believing in its significance. My
beloved mother and sister, passen-
gers on the Laconia have been foully
murdered on the high seas.
GAS an American citizen outrag-
ed and as such fully within my
rights, and as an American son and
brother bereaved, l call upon my
government to preserve its citizens
self-respect and save others of my
countrymen from such deep grief as
l now feel. I am of military age,
able to fight. If my country can use
me against these brutal assassins 1
am at it's call. 1t stultifies my man
hood and my nations by remaining
passive under outrage l shall seek
mans chance under another flag"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
MEXICO WAS TO GET TEXAS.
NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA:
JAPAN TO SHARE IN VICTORY
SECRET INSTRUCTIONS OF FOREIGN
SECRETARY ZIMN1ERMAN, IN HANDS
OF WILSON, ARE CONCLUSIVE, PROOF
Congress Provides
Great Revenue Bill
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. %.
The administration reve-
nue. bill designed to raise
$780, 100000 in special
taxes and bond issues,
passed the senate tonight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01
WEATHER

Cloudy Thursday. probably showers;
cooIer FRIDAY; moderate to fresh south
east to east w.rds
festerday's temperature: Highest, IS
degrees; lowest, 81 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-01

War is just when it is j
carried on to promote JUS
tice."
John A. Andrew. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
ALLIED NAVY SAILORS
TO SHARE IN COMFORTS
Wooden Garments Made by Ameri-
can Women Also to Go 20 French,
British and Russian Seamen.

Sailors of the allied navies are to
share with American bluejackets the
comforts provided through the labor
of patriotic American women. 1t was
announced today at the headquarters
OF the Navy League that 1000 sets of
wooden garments have left Washing
ton for French sailors engaged in pa
troll duty in northern waters. This
will be followed within a few days by
a consignment Of wooden garments to
certain Russian warships whose crews
are badly in need of heavy clothing
and later on shipments will be made
to British sailors of the anti-subma-
rine patrol.
official communications from the
British admiralty and French ministry
Of marine received by tho Navy
League express deep appreciation Of
American women to render this service
to the sailors. Informal acceptance Of
the offer has been received from rep
resentatives of the Russian admiralty.
More than 100000 American women
are now engaged in knitting these
wooden garments for the sailors and
the output is sufficient to insure sup
ply of all American sailors and to help
those of the allied navies Those who
make the garments may say to which
navy they may go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
Posted Meeting in Post Office.

Senator McCumber read a letter from
q citizen of Bowman and another ad-
dressed to a United States district at
torney In that state. complaining that
. postmistress had entertained and as
sisted a lecturer who insulted enlisted
men and loyal citizens.
Her husband, the letters charged.
helped to distribute disloyal propa-
ganda. and permitted the lecturer to
advertise his meeting in the post Of
nee. One writer said the disloyal ele-
ments were holding secret meetings
nightly. and that unless the govern
tnSnt took charge the loyal citizens
would do so.
Senator McCumber said the postmis-
tress and her husband are not Ger
mans and that the North Dakota citi-
sens of German descent are loyal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
FLOUR LEADS PRICE SOARING.
Jumps $50 Per Cent in Three Years,
According to Official Figures.

Flour has jumped $50 per cent in
price within the last three years. ac-
cording to statistics compiled by the
p reta fnod nrces " I'M
United States in that time.
Flour led. Potatoes increased 125
per cent: lard, So per cent: sugar, 79
per cent; cornmeal, II per cent: bacon,
SO per cent, and bread. SIS per cent
Wholesale prices of many commodi-
ties have more than doubled since 1914.
Wheat and -four have increased 200 per
cent; corn, 40 per cent: cornmeal, 40
per cent; potatoes, 140 per cent: lard.
107 per cent; beef. rs per cent. and
hogs, 70 per cent.
DR.. Won Bethmann HoIIweg, the for
mer chancellor, left Berlin Saturday
for his estate in Hohenf1now'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
Third May Stay Here Awhile.

Gen. Harvey said today that 1t is
probable the Sd Infantry will not be
ordered to Admission, with the mounted
organizations, explaining that the in
fantry may go to some other southern
>ncampment. remaining at Fort Myer
until the site to which 1t will be sent Is
reported to the War Department as
ready for occupancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
WILL NOT EXEMPT employees.
Provost Marshaps Action Likely to
Affect Other Federal Workers.

Places for young men Of influential con-
nections under the government or in the
various great semi-official activities that
have grown into existence because OF the
war may not prove bomb cellar to escape
the tornado of the army draft Pro-
yost Marshal General Crowder will not
exempt six Of the civilian employees in his
own office: and the reasonable conclusion
is that he will frown on exemptions Of
men in similar capacities anywhere work
ing for the government.
A number Of appeals have been made
for such places. One addressed to the
chief Of a government bureau read: HE
is too clever a young man to be drafted. !"
The National Capital has been marvel
ously increased in population by the in
nux OF young men from other commune
ties taken on duty in the offices of the
council of national defense and other
offices of war origin. Many Of these are
voluntary workers on nominal pay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
SAYS SHE ENTERTAINED
MAN Who NSU[TED FLAG
Senator McCumber Asks Postmaster
General to Look Into Charges
j Against North Dakotans.

genator Mccumber of North Dakota,
speaking in tho Senate yesterday, call
ed on Postmaster General Burleson to
Investigate charges that a North Da-
kota postmfstress and her husband had
entertained lecturer who insulted the
nag. The senator declared he had re-
ceived many communications from per-
sons in his state asking how they could
rid themselves of copperheads and
traitors"
Il will leave it to the Postmaster
General to determine whether he is as
active in putting traitors out of office
rs he was in putting republicans out"
said Senator McCumber. And I will
let the Postmaster General know in
this way that unless he takes cogni-
rance of this condition that there are
patriotic people in North Dakota who
will take cognizance in their own way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
Camp Ready for Men.

All is in readiness at this camp. 1t
was officially inspected today by Brig.
Gen. William E. Harvey, commanding
the District of Columbia militia, who
was much pleased with the arrange
ments He especially complmented
Maj. Louis c. Wilson. Quartermaster
Corps, n. G.. d. c., who had charge of
the CONSTRUCTION of the camp for the
sanitary and other arrangements. There
is a generous water supply and shower
baths. The kitchens are Sfoored and
screened, so that food and other sup
plies will be protected at all times
under screens.
Although this camp is to be occupied
by the District soldiers for but fifteen
days. preparatory to their being sent to
Admission. Ala, everything possible has
been provided for the comfort Of the
men and to have the camp thoroughly
sanitary. Army officers pronounced the
site and equipment ideal for the pur-
pose.
Each Of the units. with its own wagon
train, has been busy today hauling its
tentage and other equipment to the
camp SO that it may be in condition
for prompt occupancy tomorrow morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
DISTRICT CAVALRY MUST
TRAIN AS INFANTRYMEN
To Be Sent Dismounted to Camp and
Take Same Course as
"Doughboys."

Members of the squadron of the LIST D
C. Cavalry, National Guard. have had 2
very unpleasant surprise. They have beer
advised by War Department order tina,
they will be called into training, as will
all other similar units in the National
Guard, and will he sent to the southern
training camps dismounted and will have
the same course of training the
''doughboys." which is the familiar APP
pellation for the infantry.
The only difference between the infan-
try and cavalry will be that the officers OF
the cavalry will be allowed to wear boots
and spurs.
AS the present warfare is distinctively
trench battling, in which there is no call
for cavalry. in order that the present cav
airy units may be prepared for possible
service in France. 1t is the policy of the
War Department to train them dis
mounted, SO that they may be virtually
reserve infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
U. S. WORKING OUT PLAN
TO INSURE FIGHTING MEN
Program Also Provides Government
Allowances for Families of
Those In Service.

Basic fundamentals of the govern
ment's plan for insuring men of the
army. navy and Marine Corps against
death and injury were being worked
out today by Federal officials assisted
by representatives Of the country s
leading insurance companies. AS soon
as necessary details can be agreed
upon, draft of the plan will be sub
mitted to the President for approval
and will then be sent to Congress for
legislative consideration.
The program in it's general aspects
provides government allowance for
families of men in the service and the
training of injured soldiers and sailors
to fit them to earn a livelihood after
the war.
The whole proposition" says a
Treasury statement, lis based on the
fundamental idea that the government
should. as a matter of justice and hu-
men on land and sea and their depend
emit families"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
DEATH OF WILLIAM HICKEY.
Retired Contractor Taken Suddenly
Ill-Native of City.

William Hickey. n retired contractor.
died suddenly in his apartment at 14I2
Massachusetts avenue this morning
about ) o'clock. He was taken i'll and
a physician was summoned from Emer-
gency Hospital. but the patient died he
fore his arrival Death was due to
apop!exy.
Mr.. Hickey. who was a native OF this
city, was fitty-nine years old. He is
survived by his widow. six sisters and
two brothers. His sisters are Mrs Toin
Daily. Mrs. Patrick Shugrue. Mrs. John
J. Widmayer and Misses Anne. Sarah
and Elizabeth Hickey. His brothers
are Dennis and David Hickey.
The deceased was a member of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants and
the Third Sunday Brigade OF st. Alloy
sius Church. The funeral Will take
place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
GUARDSMEN CO TO
CAMP TOMORROW
All District Troops Will Be in
Service Under Presidents
Call by $50 O'Clock.
PATTERSON SITE is READY

The entire National Guard of the Dis
trct of Columbia will be in camp soon
after 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. The
mounted organizations are to march to
the camp site on Florida avenue north
east. at the head of 4th street, leaving
the armories at $50 am. At the same
hour the list and I'd companies of coast
artillery will depart from their armory.
23O 1st street northwest, for Fort
Washington. This means about $50
men fom the District will go into camp
tomorrow The Sd Infantry is already
in camp at Fort Myer and the LIST Sepa-
rate Battalion in Potomac Park near
the railroad bridge.
The camp for the mounted organiza-
tions. Troops A. B. c and D, constitut-
ing the squadron of 1st D. c. Cavalry
Batteries A and B, Field Artillery;
Company B. Signal Corps; the list Field
Hospital Company and the sanitary de-
tachment. Field Artillery, is on what is
known as the Patterson tract, just west
of Kendall Green,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
Brazil to Aid Belgians.

RIO DE JANEIRO. July "A large
committee has been organized for tho
purpose Of obtaining money and sup
plies for the Belgians in the invaded re-
g!ons. The supplies will be sent by a
steamer of the Lloyd Brazilian line and
debarked at Rotterdam. assurance having
been given that Germany will respect the
vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24

The steel passenger steamship Ne
vada, built at Mantitowec, Wis, in 1915.
has been sold by the Goodrich Transit
Company to the Russian government
for s75o,o00.
A cloudburst and severe windstorm
which swept Laporte. Ipd. yesterday
caused property damage estimated at
more than 100000. The plant of the
Laporte Gas and Electric Light Com
pany was wrecked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24

u. S. MARINES FEAST
ON EGGS IN CHINA;
80 CENTS PER 100

PEKING. China, July l (by
maiD .-Hark. ye diners of pa
latial hotels and travellers of
leisure. bark! and list to tale
of far-away China. the land of
mystery. which incidentally
revolutionizes the much-touted
high cost of living"
Again the United States Ma
rines are heard from. but this
time in regards to eats" Let
it suffice to say that they are
living good, for eggs are now
selling here for 30 cents a hun
dred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24
Billion and Half Lent to Allies

Loans of s75.ooo,o 900 to Russia and of
sso.0oo.o0o to France have brought the
total sum advanced to the allied ma
lions up to s1,523.000.o0o within the
last three months. The loan made yes
terday makes $175.000.o0 that Russia
has had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-24

from tho residence Of his sisters. 200
street. and solemn requiem mass ceie-
brated a I the Church of the Immaculate
Conception. 1nterment will be in
Mount Olivet cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-23
BOYS WORK DAY
Junior Members of Y. M. c. A. tc
Raise Funds Tomorrow,

Throughout the state tomorrow has
been set aside by the Young Mems
Christian association the Knights of
King Arthur, the Boy Scouts and the
Boys Clubs of Vermont, to emphasize
the movements in Vermont which are
making for better boyhood. The boys
themselves, will appeal for funds for
the support of their institutions.
In Bennington, the Y. NJ. c. A. Jun
iors plan to see every person in town
and ask for contribution, with no sci
minimum. No contribution will be toe
small
The boys will wear badges, ant
carry subscription lists. Two dozer
boys have already pledged to give the
whole day to this undertaking
There will be luncheon at 1890 a
the "Y" when notes will be compared
and enthusiasm renewed.
The funds raised will be used to re
pair the boys game room, for Games
to subscribe to magazines, and TO pro
mote the different activities, such al
Father and Son night. Wednesday
Bible classes, practical talks, gymnas
ium classes, etc.
A year ago Bennington responded
to the boys appeal so generously tina
more money was raised here than II
the city of Burlington. This yeal
Burlington hopes to beat us, but the
Bennington boys mean to come ou
ahead