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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
JULY Is, 1917.
Ninety-Sixth Day of Ameria in the
War.
LOG IAN AT CAPITAL.

There's a log jam at Washington-not
serious yet, but Plling up every day be
coming more threatening and harder to
break, just as log jams usually do.
Right now it is affecting the shlpbulld-
ing program, cantOnment construction, pur-
chase OF equipment and clothes for the ser
1ective service army, mining and distribu
ton of coal, coordination of railroad
transportation and numerous other activi-
ties that have an import ant bearing on
our success in the war
The rock that caused the jam is dis
agreement as to what constitutes "a talr
profit
The administration tried to avoid con-
troversy and delay by assuring everybody
that fair and even liberal profits would be
paid for honest and prompt service. But
the plan didn't work out very we'll. Some
business men, moved by patriotism, offered
their services and their supplies at cost
with no profit Others have placed profit
above patriotism and insist upon a margin
Of profit which the government considers
erasping and it seems impossible to break
the Jam and let work proceed.
The first real ray of hope came yester-
,ity Secretary Baker announced an agree
ment whereby the entire steel product Of
the country is placed at the disposal of the
government at price to be determined
by federal trodes commission investiga-
ton as to production costs.
It is generally agreed that the contro-
versy must be settled at once, if not by
mutual agreement, then by Secretary
Danieps suggestion that the government
take over all needed raw materials, and
possibly the basic foodstuffs, like wheat,
corn and potatoes.
The log jam must be broken, that war
work may proceed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
UNCLE SAM, INSURANCE MAN

Uncle Sam contemplates going into the
lie and accident indemnity insurance bust
ness on the biggest scale in history.
The government proposes to protect it's
soldiers and sailors, just as it went into
the marine insurance business to protect
american ships which braved U-boat in
;csted seas.
And it is going into the lite insurance
business for the same reason that it in
St1res ships-the government can take the
risks at lower rates than established insur-
ance companies will 1t saves the cost Of
medical examination, pays no commission
to agents and save other expenses. Secre-
*ary OF the Treasury MCAdoo called 1G6
insurance executives in conference to dis
cuSs the matter and, while they wanted the
E.:slncSs, all but four of them agreed that
It is best for the government to insure it's
fighting men.
Il the plans are adopted as tentatively
worked out, everyone in the naval and
military service of the country, regardless
Of rank, will automatically be insured for
$1,000 without expense to himself. A scale
Of indemnities will be provided covering
the various injuries man may receive in
war
The administration anticipates no hitch
in Congress when the plan is presented
and dollars and cents comparison made
with the costly pension avalanche that has
followed previous wc~S. Congress will
realize, too, that the men will fight better
knowing there is no possibility of their
loved ones being left in restitution, that
the insurance which was cancelled when
they joined the cOlors is replaced with a
broader, perhaps bigger, policy paid for by
q government which truly appreciates
their service
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
SPYING BY SPIES.

With all its precautions against spies.
towers of tall buildings closed, guards
seemingly everywhere, secrecy as to every
detail pertaining to war activities, New
York has just discovered two fine, large,
high-power, long-range, nickel-in-the-
telescopes in operation on Bedloes Island
at the very base of the Statue of Liberty
with no restrictions whatever, at the dis
posal of everyone who has a nickel to spend
ard interest enough to look.
Commanding an intimate survey of New
York harbor and Governors Island, the
telescopes afforded alien enemies fine
opportunity to observe troop movements
by sea and military and naval operations
Il perfect panorama of the very way secrets
the government is trying so hard to con-
ccal. all for the small sum of nickel, five
cents" as the ballyhoo man would say.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
CHUMUCKLA


Chumucka. July 12.-Niss Flo En-
finger, who has been visiting rela-
tives and friends in Range, Ala, re
turned home last week after a most
delightful and enjOyabl tripe.
The Misses Nisteria and Mae Jones
Of Pensacola, are the guests Of Mrs.
J. c. Howell and family this week.
Miss Gertrude Warn, who has been
visiting in Georgia for the past sev-
cral months has returned home. Her
many friends are welcoming her back
after her long absence.
Miss Ethel Mcconnell, of Pensa-
cola, is visiting relatives and friends
here. She is now the guest of Miss
Celia Jernigan.
The Misses Delphia and Pearl Ellis
spent Sunday with the Misses Mary
and Flo EnfinCcr.
Miss Celia Jerngan, who has been
in Pensacola for several weeks, has
returned home. She was accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Ethel Mcconnell,
Mrs. L. A. Goodwin and cGildreNt
Gladys and Difford, Of Pensacola.
who have been visiting Mrs God
wins parents, Mr. and Mrs. f. ".
Jernigan, returned home Monday, be-
ing called back by the illness Of Mr..
Godwin's father.
Miss Celia Jernigan and her guest,
Miss Ethel Mcconnell, were visiting
Mrs. c. +. Gray last Friday.
Mrs. T. +. Brokk and her guests
the Misses Visteria and Mae Jones
we're the guests Of the Misses Irene
and Ida Campbell Sunday.
Mrs. Dave Enfinger and Miss Mary
Fnfinger spent the day with Mrs. F..
NJ. Jernigan Monday.
Miss Celia JcrRigan and Miss Ethel
Mcconnell were visiting their cousins.
the Misses Maude and CeoiIy Jerni-
gan last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. RagIand, OF Bagdad,
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Allen this week.
Mrs. Ben r. Cobb and children
spent the day with Mrs. Dave En-
finger last Thursday.
Messrs. Dewey and BuTtelle Jerni-
gan and the Misses Cecily and Maude
Jernigan were the guests Of Mrs. F.
NJ. Jernigan and family 0 Monday.
Messrs. Joe and Waddie Ellis. of
Pensacola. were in Chumuckla last
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Celia Jernigan and Miss Ethel
Mcconnell we're the guests Of Mrs.
Fred Allen Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. King and Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Ellis motored from Pen
sacola last week visiting relatives.
Rev. W. I. Conner filled his regu-
lar appointments at the churches here
unday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
UNCLE SANS SHOPPING LIST.

Housewives would pride themselves on
their shopping ability, even those with big
families and unlimited purses. would hest
tate to undertake the shopping tour which
falls to the lot of Uncle Sam in outhtting
the half million men who will comprise the
First National Army.
lie has planned to spesd 1913 for each
man in providing clothing, underwear,
shoes, stockings, tentage etc. but that
does not include the rife and ammunition
which each man must have.
\ few of the important items on Uncle
Sans present shopping list are:
2,5OO,OOO hats to cover the heads of the
soldier BOYS
100000 cots for camps, barracks and
Cantonment
5,380,OO0 blankets to keep the khaki-clad
bows warm
100000 pairs of russell shoes and p
100000 pairs of field shoes.
100000 yards of duck with which to
make tents
100000 yards of cloth for shits and
underwear.
100000 yards of cotton clo.1 for coats
and trousers.
100000 yards OF wooden cloth for suit
ings.
100000 yards OF wooden cloth for
oVerCOats.
100000 pairs of cotton and wooden
stockings.
Uncle Sam is proving a shrewd shopper.
He buys every article strictly on merit and
he knows quality as we'll as value.
He has a big task on his hands to make
his purchases and have deliveries on time
but his corps of able assistants in the quar-
termaster's department. are proving equal
to it and every man who enlistS finds 4
iuli equipment awaiting him, with more
| ii reserve to supply him when he reaches
the battle front
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
The SCRATCH PAD
BY THOMAS EWING DAsNEY.

Flour is going down, and so is the
loaf of bread.
Judging by the length of the war,
some lawyer must have a brief on
Every woman hopes her baby will
be better than his father, and we
don't blame her in the least.
True, time is money. but we doubt
if the daylight saving plan will help
the peoples financial troubles.
1t must be a bitter blow to Kaiser
Bill, after trying for a negro al
lance, to have all Germans turned
our of Liberia
Twelve Ways to go to New York, -
says a headline. But there is only
one way to stay at home, and that's
great deal better.
With Pashitch, Prolitch, Jovano-
witch, Djuorochotz, Ninthich and Ger
zich on her cabinet, we sympathize
for Serbia, but she has got to do
her own scratching.
Between the party that wants to
give women the vote and the party
that wants to take the bottle away
from men, the country is having a
hard time to strike out an intelligent
war policy.
In battle between a suffragettc
and a Washington policeman, says i
news dispatch, the former was .
winner Had the cop been married
man he would never have started
the fight in the first place.
We mention, as a matter of sta
tistics, that the per capita circulation
of wealth is now S45.86, an increase
of 11.51 over last year. But some,
| body has got our share so we are not
joining in the general jubilee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
Of City Discuss
Social EUi1s and the Alleged
Non-Erforcement0 of LnoOs

so if the people of Pensacola wanted
him to do it.
A suggestion was made at this
meeting that after the discussion and
the statements made by the police
commissioner and recorder, that the
whole matter be left in the hands Of
the city commissioners.
Some one made a motion to refer
it to the Law Enforcement League
and that the president of that organ
ization be requested to call a mass
meeting of the people of Pensacola
to consider the whole matter. And a
committee was appointed to prefer
this request.
In response to this request for a
mass meeting to be held Tuesday
morning the executive committee Of
the Law Enforcement League held a
secret session and called a second
meeting Of this same body for We'd
neSday morning, to which they invlt-
ed representatives from Fort Bar
rancas, the navy yard, the I. S S.
Huntington and the city commission
ers and the sheriff
There were present several Citi-
zens, not members Of this committee
and, according to the report in The
| Journal of Thursday morning, they
were requested to retire from the
meeting. 1t seems from the above
mentioned report that this executive
| committee and the city and counts
| authorities have come to some under
standing whereby there will be a
, more strict enforcement Of the liquor
! laws, but the enforcement Of the
| other laws are left for future consid-
| Grafton, if the said executive com
mittee should ever see fit to allow
| the said authorities to enforce them,
| which, Of course, depends on whether
| they shall seem expedient or not.
/ At the meeting last Monday both
! the police commissioner and the re-
! Corder said a compact (this is the
exact word used), had been made be.
| tween the Law Enforcement League
! and the city commissioners whereby
| the liquor laws should be more strict
! ly enforced, while the restricted dis
trict was to be regulated but not
abolished
Now, we call upon the police au-
| thOrities of Pensacola to enforce the
| laws of the state and city, as they
/ now stand until such time as thew
may be amended, if they are not de
/ sirable.
And we call upon every true man
and woman in the city to stand be
hind the police commissioner wig
plainly stated that he not only could
but would enforce the laws if the
| people of Pensacola wanted it done.
JOHN H. BROWN.
d. P. SLAUGHTER,
! J. A. ANSLEY,
/ H. W. RICE,
c. P. ROBERTS.
/ A. S. MOFFETT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

the army and navy department, both Of
which are making splendid progress in
aeronautics. In addition to possible COM
Plications, there would be danger of seri-
GUS delay while the new department is be-
ing organized and placed in operation.
The administration army aviation bill
which authorizes $4,000 new airplanes and
$4,000 aviators, places men and machines
under direction of the signal service and
contemplates no change of authority
With time so precious and need of more
airplanes and more men so imperative, it
were we'll for the congressman and sen
ators who are bent on an addition to the
cabinet to retire gracefully and permit II
appropriations to pass without delay.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

At a meeting Of the ministers Of
the city, a statement for the public
was prepared, which is reproduced
below. The minister's, in addition TO
stating their position on questions,
also put forth some heterogeneous,
which are generally addressed to Of
ficials whose duty it is to rIgidly en-
force the laws as are now Gil the
statute books Of the state of Florida,
The statement follows:
Statement of Ministers.
Editor of Pensacola journal:
We have a few questions to ask the
people Of Pensacola.
1. If there are state and city laws
dealing with liquor traffic and prosti-
tuition, is it not the duty of the pO-
lice authorities including the commits
sioncr of police, his policemen, the
recorder, the sheriff and his force,
to enforce the law?
2. What authority have the above
police authorities to make a compact
with any citizen or body of citizens
whereby they shall enforce a part
of these laws and not all of them?
3. By what right or authority can
a small body of citizens, called the
executive committee of the Law En-
forcement League, hold secret meet
ings, excluding other citizens who de
sire to be present, and direct the pO-
lice authorities what portions of the
laws shall be enforced and what por-
tions may be left un.aforced?
4. If we would stamp out a lOath-
some physical disease from the city
by the strictest quarantine, why shall
we tolerate right in the midst of the
city and give sanction to a menace
that is not only of the worst moral
nature, but also a physical menace
more dangerous and more serious
than any other disease known to the
medical profession?
5. Are the people of Pensacola dead
or only asleep?
If dead, the case is hopeless; if only
asleep, then in the name of all that
is high and holy, wake up and assert
yourselves.
Now read what is going on in your
midst.
Last Monday morning a meeting
of the men of the city was called to
discuss the question Of social hygiene,
especially in its relation to the army
and navy war preparations. Some
thirty or more men met in the city
hall. All 1.-THE city commissioners and
the recorder were present.
At this meeting the matter of shut
ting up the restricted district in Pen
sacola was seriously discussed.
Both the police commissioner and
the recorder stated that it was abso-
lutely against the state and city laws
for such a district to be allowed, or
for prostitution in any form to be
carried on, or for any property own
er to rent his or her property fCG
this purpose. They both said that
although it was against state and city
law to allow this to exist, that they
knew it was going on in Pensacola
and that it was simply tolerated.
The police commissioner stated
that he could shut up all the places
referred to and that he could keep
them shut up. He said that he knew
that if he issued an order for the in
mates of these houses to leave town
that they would do so. He said the
police force could keep them from
scattering all over the city. And he
said he not orty eould but would do
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
AVIATION APPROPRIATION.

Congress has developed no opposition
t. the appropriation OF more than six hun
dred millions for aviation-both branches
are agreed as to the wisdom of large eN-
penditures for aircraft.
But there is apt to be hitch in deter
mining by whom the money shall be spent,
whether it is to be entrusted to secretaries
OF war and navy, or a bureau of aviation
created with a new cabinet officer in
charge.
There seems little need for a new de-
partment and if created the probabilities
arc that it would conflict and interfere with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
Strike at Leadville.

Denver, Guly 12.-Unless some op-
orators, not represented at today's
conference of federal mediators who
are seeking to avert strike of metal
miners at Leadville, agree to turn
over properties to the government for
operation, and the government accept
the proffer, and miners will quit work
Saturday, it is authoritatively stated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
ARGYLE.

Argyle, July 12.-Mr. A. D. Harri-
son of Pensacola spent Tuesday here
visiting relatives and friends Mr..
visiting relatives and friends.
W. D. Mclean, of Waco, Tex, who
was called here on account of serious
illness of his father returned after
the funeral.
Little Annie Eta Campbell of Pen
sacola is spending a few days with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

her little cousins, Jim and Mary
ellis.
Mr.. J. s. CASTOR. supervisor of the
Gulf Beach Highway was up among
old friends Sunday.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John McLendon was buried at
the Euchee Valley Sunday.
Mr.. Larkin Armstro ng had the
misfortune one day last week to he
thrown from car of timber he was
loading and is very painfully. if not
seriously hurt.
Miss Gladys Bludworth of De
Funiak is spending her vacation with
her brother, Mr. Herman Bludworth
Miss Ruth Merritt and brother
Ray, have gone to their old home in
Illinois, for the summer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

JacksOnvilIe-It is believed that
there are good prospects of Black
Point being designated as one of two
remaining training camps to be To-
Gated in the southeastern district.
Gen. Wood has referred the matter
to the war department for final de-
cision with favorable recommends
+iOO
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Tallahassee. A. Williams. who
will succeed T. R. Hodges as state
shellfish commissioner, announces
that he will remove his office from
Tallahassee to Tampa. 1t is stated
that the state will sell the steamer
Roamer, now used by the commits
sioner to the federal government and
will assign the Sea Foam, a smaller
boat, for Mr.. Williams USE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Maj. Gen, Sibert, native of Ala
bama, will lead the first American
troops in tie trenches under COM
mand of Gen Pershing. He won pro
motion a moth ago due to his work
on the Panama eansS Hs mas nase
special study OF trend warfare.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Miami-Dade county property val
uations have increased So per cent
in the last four years and now total
12,5OO,OOO, making it the third
wealthiest county in the state. 1t is
estimated that the per capita wealth
of the county closely approaches 81
600.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Jacksonville-Gov. Cats has re
quested the Duval county commits
sioners to employ detective to assist
Sheriff Hayes Lewis in suppressing
the illegal sale of liquor. The gov
ernor has authorized the commissions
ers to transfer money from any avail
able fund for payment of the detec-
tive'S salary,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness during the illness
and death Of our beloved husband and
son, y. H. kierce.
THE FAMILY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13
STATE BREVITIES

OkeechObee-The largest shipment
of livestock ever made from this sec
ton left here this week when 1000
beeves, filling q cars, were shipped
to Louisville, Ky.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

With strong drink tabooed. some use
must be found for the country'S mint crop
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

The kaiser becomes even an t. w. Y
when he sees it can be OF use to him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

True, time is money. but we doubt
If the daylight saving plan will help
the peoples financial troubles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Every woman hopes her baby will
be better than his father, and we
don't blame her in the least.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

1t must be a bitter blow to Kaiser
Bill, after trying for a negro al.
lance, to have all Germans turned
our of Liberia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Twelve Ways to go to New York,
says a headline. But there is onl!
one way to stay at home, and that
a great deal better.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Flour is going down, and so is the
loaf of bread.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

With Pashitch, Prolitch, Jovano
witch, Djuorochotz, Ninthich and Ger
zich on her cabinet, we sympathiz
for Serbia, but she has got to d;
her own scratching.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-13

Judging by the length of the war,
some lawyer must have a brief on
it.
The Little River news., 1917-12-08
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 ; RICHMOND NEWS
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Richmond, Dec. 4.-(Special.) )-R. c Eaton returned from a visit to Boone vile Monday.
 Mir and Mrs. John BiZZell of Lockes burg are the guests of the M. w. Locke family this week.
 Rev. J. J. Mellard left Tuesday fol conference. He carries with him , paid up in full report from his work.
 Joe Wilson is spending a few days with his relatives and friends at this place before returning to Camp Beap- regard
 Dr. G. M Eckel left Sunday for New Orleans where he will spend few weeks in medical researches.
 Miss Mildred Bailey was the Thanks giving guest of her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Lewis.
 Little Miss Evelyn High came over from Blevins Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with her father, A. B High.
 Miss Matte Bell Turner of Allene was the week end guest of Miss Annie Patterson.
 lRev. J. l.. McAdams was an Ashdown visitor Saturday.
 Miss Hattie Wilson is able to be out after a few days illness.
 Mrs. Worth McGraw returned Mon day after having visited her parents in AshdoWn for a few days.
 J. J. Withem of Wade's Chapel was trading in Richmond Monday,
 NIr. and Nil s. w. M. Stone and Mir and Mrs Granville Carroll ofWilton are visiting relatives here this week
 Mrs. w. A. DeLony has been quite ill for several days.
The Little River news., 1917-12-08
E 2 F Y F s 4 4
 OAK HILL NEWS
! +++++++**++*+*+.s * .

Oak Hill, Dec. 5.-(Special.) )-Mr, Weatherspoon and Mrs. Bolan returned home Sunday from visit with rela- tives in Missouri.
 Mrs. G. A. Earnest visited her daughter, Mrs. Willie Brown. at Tric- um, Monday
 Mrs. Walker of Allene spent Satur- day and Sunday with her son, H. $. Walker.
 Mrs. Eldrage of Thornton, Ark, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. D. Earnest.
 Misses Maud Minor Kate Pettigrew, of Wilton spent Saturday night and Sunday at Oak Hill. They were work ing in the interest of the Red Cross.
 H. M. Bates and Mrs. Mears were married Wednesday night.