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The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
OPENS HOUSE
TO 'SANMIES'
DAMON LODGE, ASSISTED BY
PYTHIAN SISTERS ENTER
TANNED WITH EXCELLENT
PROGRAM AND SUPPER.

Damon Lodge, No. II, knight of
Pythias, ably assisted by Magnolia
Temple, Pythian Sisters, with the
usual progressive and patriotic spirit
that all times pervades their labors,
last night at their castle hall on East
Intendencia street held open house for
those Pythians in the service now sta
toned at Pensacola. Almost every
branch of the service was represented
and the "Sammies" were given a
royal and fraternal greeting, nothing
being left undone to make them feel
as though were again back home with
their old friends and loved ones.
An excellent program had been ar
ranged for the occasion and the sweet
strains of music from the orchestra
added much to the pleasure of the oc-
casion. At the conclusion of the eve
ning's program, an excellent lunch
con and ice course were bounteously
served by the Pythian Sisters.
This affair was no doubt one of the
most hospitable and pleasant that has
as yet been arranged for the men Of
the service now located here.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
Of
TAXED
MORE APPLICANTS FOR ADMIs-
SION THAN CAN BE ACCOM-.
MODATED, 1T is NOW AS.
SERTED.

W, D. Wilson, of Gainesville, who
is in the city in the interest of the
University of Florida and the State
College for Women, states that sew
enty-five applications for permission
to the Woman's College were declined
last week because the maximum num-
Der of students that can be accom-
modated has been enrolled.
Nearly one hundred and twenty
five enrollments have been received
for the freshman class at the univer-
sity, including several from Escambia
county.
While the. war has somewhat re-
duced the numbe: of students, the
University of Florida having fur
nished more than two hundred men to
the officers training camps and other
branches of the service, Mr.. Wilaon
believes this will be one of the most
successful years in the history of the
university
Mr.. Wilson, who is registered at
the San Carlos will remain in the
city only few days
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
PRESIDENT To
FIX COAL PRICE
EVERY MINE IN U. S. AFFECTED
BY NEW PLAN ADOPTED IN
LIEU OF THE ORIGINAL ONE.
CHEAPER FUEL EXPECTED.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Bituminous
coal prices may be fixed by the presi-
dent for every mine in the United
States. The next step will be to fix
a price to be charged by the middle
man and retailer. The prices set on
cost of production are estimates furn-
ished by the trade commission after
an investigation. The country is di-
vided in twenty-nine districts. Every
producer in a district to have mar
ket output at the same price. A coal
administrator will be named soon. 1t
is reported H. A. Garfield, president
of Williams College, NAV be ap-
pointed Prices asked on the run OF
the mine coal averages are slightly
more than two dollars a ton. The
president announced prices subject to
a reconsidC< alton when the whole
method of administering fuel supplies
are satisfactorily organized.
Prices when fixed will raneg gfrom
twenty to thirty-fve per cent under
a maximum of three dollars fixed by
the government officials and opera
tors at a conference. The presidents
action is taken as an indication he has
abandoned the plan originally con
sidered by the government of requisi-
tioning the output of all mines and
selling to the public. The plan If
adopted it was admitted would work
hardships on small mines. 1t will not
decrease the output. 1t will help the
transportation problem.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22

that the Flomaton road be designated
for state aid. The board agreed with
the commissioner that the Flomaton
road was one of great Importance and
should be designated for this assist
ance, as the tourist travel coming
over it would be of great value to the
city and county.
The fund to be used in giving state
aid, Mr.. Cooke explained, is derived
from the collection of all automobile
taxes by the state, instead of by the
several counties as heretofore. Under
the plan provided in the act the state,
after a road has been designated FOR
aid, gives as much as the county in
which the road is situated.
Mr.. Cooke further offered to lease
Escambia county's teams, convicts
and road equipment for the state
road department, and to deduct the
rental from the county's portion Of
the amount required by the state in
building state aid roads. He said that
a definite answer was wanted b!
October 1st, and that the state and
federal aid funds would be available
January 1st.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
AWARD CANAL CONTRACT.

Contracts for the completion of the
Miami and South New River canals
from the Atlantic ocean to Lake
Okeechobee. were let by the Trustees
of the Internal Improvement fund, it
was announced today. These con-
tracts are for a removal of from sew
en- to eight million feet of rock, and
amount to 100000
Some weeks ago contracts were
awarded for the completion of this
canal, but the contracts announced
today provide for the completion of
work from this junction to Lake
Okeechobee, and assure the drainage
of a large territory which heretofore
had no outlet.
Plans are being perfected TO let
contracts for the construction of
three more locks and dams, to be To-
Gated at the head of the West Palm
Beach canal and at some interme-
diate point on South View River canal
Of three locks. on which work has
been under way for the past year,
two have beencompleted and the other
is two-thirds finished. Engineer
Fred c. Elliot announced today. Since
these bonds We're sold and funds for
the Everglades drainage work have
been available, operations in the dis
trict have been steadily progresNng'
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
CRUSH LINES
Of FTEUTONSAT.
MANY POINTS
Probably Fiercest Fighting
of the War Won by Ital-
ians Against Austrians.
ABOUT 10000 ARE
TAKEN PRISONERS
Canadian Troops Around
Lens Make Another Bril-
liant, Victorioas Attack.
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY


The Austrian line on the Isonzo
front is beginning to bend and give
way at various points under the furi-
Gus attacks of the Italians, Rome an
nounces officially. The Italians are
making progress toward a success,
which, the statement says, is becom-
ing delineated in spite of undimin-
ished resistance by the Austrians-
More than 10000 prisoners have been
taken in the new battle of the 1son-
20 and strong Austrian defenses have
fallen. Unless the Austrians can
rally their shattered forces develop
ments of far reaching importance
may follow quickly.
Canadian troops around Lens made
another attack early this morning.
Germans who advanced at the same
time made a hurried retreat on en-
countering the Canadians. Few de-
tails have been reported of the sub
sequent fighting which developed into
one of the most desperate hand-to-
hand struggles of the war.
The German reaction to the sue
cessful French stroke at VerduH came
last night and the new French lines
stood firm in the face of counter at
tacks of extreme violence. On the
front north of Verdun the fighting
was particularly bitter, the French
war office reports. The Germans,
beaten back, met with heaty losses.
The number of prisoners taken by the
French now exceeds 5000
The Germans also returned to the
attack on the Aisne front, striking
at Cerny and Hurtebise. Paris re-
ports the repulse of these assaults.
On the British front the Germans
last nirht made their third attempt
to recapcure positions recently wrest-
ed from them near Epehy, northwest
of St, Quentin. A determined at
tack was made in which the Germans
employed flame throwers, but they
were repulsed completely by the
British.
On the Northern Russian front IN
creasing activity is reported. The
Germans are bombarding heavily the
Russian trenches west of the Riga
Mitan railroad.
The new Russian offensive on the
Caucasian front has resulted IN furth-
er victories. Capture of a series of
villages south of the Pelmir-Balumer
sector, is reported by the Russian war
office. The Turks made an attack
in the direction of Kharput and
gained initial successes but subse-
9uently we're expelled from the cap
tured positions.
British aviators carried out IN
other bombing expedition IN BcA~@um
SUNDAY night. They dropped many
tons of explosives on military objec-
tives, the British admiralty reports
All the airplanes returned safely.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
MAGNIFICENT FIGHTING
Of C.ANAWAN TROOPS

London, Aug 2L.-Canadian troops
around Lens Launched another attack
on the western environment of the
Frerc'n mining city at 4:30 o'clock
this morning, reports the Reuter- cor
respondent tom the British head
quarters in l'tauce. Yhe attack de-
velO'ped into ~ of tha most desper-
ate band-tn-lshi battles of the war.
When the Canadians went over the
top theu saw lissses of graz figures
advs ncirg towards them Ip The thick
hazc. Both ST. 5 had planned the
attack at the same moment.
Fifteen minutes after the clash
caru the Cts1plInn we're making their
last stand on the parUpet of their
trench. They then Tetreated rap
idly.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
FRIENDS REMEMBER
FORMER SECRETARY

Captain James F. Phillips, Of
Company I, and former secretary Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, was pre-
sented with handsome binoculars by
the members Of the board Of direc-
tors, personally, yesterday afternoon,
J. f. D. Yonge making the presenta-
tion.
In a short speech Mr.. Yonge ex-
pressed the esteem in which Captain
Phillips is held by the members of the
board, and their appreciation for his
untiring efforts in civic improvements
during his secretaryship.
In thanking the members of the
board for the gift, Captain Phillips
voiced his pleasure in having been
associated with them in the work. and
expressed his appreciation for the
thoughtfulness of the gift.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
GERMANS ARE REFUSED
WITH HEAVY CASUALTIES

Bulletin. London, Aug. 21.-Ths
Germans this morning made a third
attempt to recapture positions near
Fpehy recently taken by the British.
The war office announces that they
were repulsed completely.
The statement follows: TEarfv this
morning the enemy made a third at
tempt to regain ground recently re-
captured southeast Of Epehv. Though
supported By Flammenwerfer his at
lacking troops were Tepulsed COM
pletely. We hold an our positions.
East Of Epehy, our troops raided the
German lines on a wide front in the
neighborhood of the St. Quentin can
al, and brought back prisoners. We
improved our positions slightly dur
ing the night north Of the Ypres-
Menin road"
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
SAVAGE HAND-TO-HAND
FIGHT BY CANADIANS

British Front in France, Aug. II
The fierce battle on the outskirts of
Lens is continuer throughout Can
adams fought their way to important
positions near the heart Of the city
and Germans suffered heavy casual
ties. Germans also massed troops
for an attack at dawn. They were
surprised by Canadians in No Mans
land. The Canadians rushed forward
and drove the Germans back into
trenches They hurled masses of
bombs The Germans tried TO flee
through the trenches but the Can
adams jumped among them with bay
onets and killed many.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
HICKORY CAMP WILL
INITIATE BIG CLASS

Hickory Camp No. 81, w. o. w, is
preparing to entertain quite crowd
of members and visitors tonight.
when a class of half dozen or more
will be initiated. 1t is expected that
this meeting will he attended by a
large number of both home and trav-
elling choppers" and a special in
vitation is extended to Woodmen who
NAV be in the service, or to members
of the order who may be in the city
and employed at the navy yard or
other work in city or its envlrons,
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
BERLIN SAYS VERDUN
BATTIE STILL CONTINUES

Bsplin, Aug. q. via London.-The
battlt before Vercun FaH not yet end
ed, the Germ an general headquarters
staff announced +odaY. This morning
fresh engagements developed at vart-
Gus IIaces. The "ate ment adds:
"Out troory and leaders anticipate
a favorable conclusion of The battle"
Ir many places coion5d and white
French troore penetrated Tie German
defensive zone in which every step
ro1wArd, the German rey ort says, had
o b. ,vrested at the cost of consin-
uinary losses. In bitter hand ia
hand fighting and by co,,nter attacks
Il e Wrench were driven Back almost
everywhere.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
Plans For Continuance of
Steamer Tarpon In Service

Plans for the continuance of the
steamer Tarpon on its regular run
were considered by the Board of Di-
rectors of the Chamber of Commerce
Yesterday afternoon. and the secre-
tary of the organization was instruct
ed to write to the commercial asso-
Citations of other coast cities and
towns in an effort to collect the nee
essary information before making
any definite move.
Considerable interest is being
shown among the merchants of the
city in the proposed abandonment of
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
GREAT BATTLE FOUGHT
BY ITALIAN ARMIES

Rome, Aug. 21.-More than 10, 600
prisoners had been taken by the
italians in their no. offensive up to
yesterday evening, the war office an
nounCes.
The great battle on the Isonzo
front continued without Interruption
The war office states that the Aus
trian line is beginning to bend and
give way at various points.
The Italians, supported by floating
and fixed batteries and monitors,
are marching toward success which,
the statement says. is becoming de-
lineated in spite of undimlnished en-
emv resistance.
Enemy defenses between Corite
and Selo, near the strongly fortified
Starilokava position have been cap
tured by the italians.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
PUBLICITY TAX
.|SNOTW WANTED
TALLAHASSEE VOTES ON CUES
TION UNDER RECENT LEGIS-
LATIVE ACT AND KILLS THE
PROPOSITION.
Tallahassee Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal

Tallahassee, Fla, Aug, 21.-Talla-
hassee today voted down a half mill
tax for publicity purposes BY ma
iority of 26 votes. A bill providing
for such a tax passed the last Legis-
lature with a referendum clause, and
today the people at the polls ex-
pressed themselves against it.
INJUNCTION DENIED.
The case of J. A. Gates, ct al VS.,
w. o. Berryhill, Tax Collector of
Broward. county, commonly known as
the injunction asked by Vance w.
Helms and associates to restrain the
collection of an Everglades drainage
tax in the drainage district of Flor
ida. which was argued by Glenn Ter
rell, special counsel for the Internal
Improvement fund trustees, and at
torney General West, both represent
ing the state, at Birmingham two
weeks ago, has been decided by Unit
ed States Circuit Judge WE-Her and
Federal District Judges Call and
Grubbs, who heard the argument
The injunction to restrain collec-
tion of a drainage Tax was denied,
and w. o. Berryhill and other tax
collectors in the drainage district
will proceed to collect this tax for
the state,
Messrs. Terrell and West have just
been notified Of the decision which is
regarded as a significant victory for
the state.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
CLAIM Cats
ACTED To SAVE
HIS OWN JOB
Letter Sent to Legislators
to Expose Influence
on the House.
ADMITS REWARD
FOR CARTER'S AID
Believed Governor Gave
Hotel Commissioner Job
to Pay Political Debt.

7h.t the Governor made an ar-
poir t.nent to state Office in paving
Ge bt for organizing the Legislature
to prevent his impeachment is the
stahIaent contained IN a letter sent
to N embels of the rec ent legislature
by L. II. Ten Brook, Supervisor of
Reg. station at Fort Lauderdale.
The lettei' which has been sent out
plrpTts to be a copy of a letter
from Governor Cats To Mr.. Ten
Brook, and is printed on letter
heads similar to those used In the
Executive Chambers.
The letter follows:
STATE OF FLORIDA
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Tallahassee, June 23d.
D. G. Ten Brook,
Fl, Lauderdlle, Fla.
Dear Sir: I have your favor Of
recent date askiny me to send you
maps of land on east shore of Lake
Okeechobee owned by the state and
| will have the same sent TO you I'M
mediately.
Yes, | had to appoint Mr.. Carter
because if l had not had Mr. Carter
during the meeting Of the Legislature
who organized the House for me,
would have possibly been impeached
as the Senate tried or several occa-
sions to do Sc bat as soon as I got
him and organized the House I had
no trouble and in fact l think 7 held
their feet to the fire during the rest
of the session. Therefore, feel
that it was due Mr.. Carter this ap-
pointment more than any other man.
| hope it has not left any Bitterness
In your heart as you have one posi-
ton already.
With best wishes, am
Yours very truly,
SIDNEY J. CATS,
Governor.
After the letter is printed the fol-
lowing short query addressed to the
members of the Legislture.
The above letter needs no explana-
ton. But did he hold your feet to
the fire"
(Signed) D, C. TEN BROOK.
Fl. Lauderdale, Fla
AS the letter is not specific or to
the Carter mentioned. it IS supposed
that Jerry Carter, who was appoint
ed hotel commissioner shortly after
the close of the session, Is the one
referred to.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
UNCLE SAM is NOT
SHORT ON RIFLES
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Aug. 21.-There Is no
shortage of rifles for American
forces sent to Europe. Every expe-
dition will carry an average of two
rifles for each man, II may be nee
essary for the national army in train
ing for one company to use rifles in
the morning and another in the after
noon for ashort while.
An enormous supply of Enfield
rifles are equipped to accommodate
American ammunition to be delivered
soon.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
NATIONWIDE FOOD
SURVEY BE STARTED

Washington, Aug. 21.-A nation
wide food survey will be started i'm
mediately by the department of agri-
culture under the new food law.
Plans for the census show it will
be over one hundred items of food.
A quick survey will be taken first Of
the supplies of eighteen principal
articles of diet. This will be followed
by a complete census when the crops
are gathered. All figures to be of
August 81. All information will be
turned over to the food administrator.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
THREATEN TO STRIKE
At ALL SHIP YARDS
"a AsS0CIATED FRESS

New York, Aug. 21.-As a move to
force all ship yards in New York to
ggrant $3.50 per day wac, delegates
at a meeting of ship yard strikers to-
day voted to instruct the Marine
Trades Council to call a general
strike of all New York yards.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
INSTRUCTORS OF DRAFT
TO PENnFOR TWO YEARS

New York, Aug. 2o.-Federal at
torneys announce the speedy justice
will be sought in the case of Kalmau
Crusher, a dentist, indicted as a ''go-
between" in the case against members
of the local exemption board, who are
charged with conspiracy to obstruct
the draft law. Louis Cherry and DIR.
A. S. Bernfeld, former members of
the board, pleaded guilty and were
sentenced to two years each in the
federal prison.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
ONE WAY COMBATING
THE PINK BOIL WORM

Galveston, Aug. 20.-A zone of
fifty miles wide along the Rio Grande
in which no cotton will be planted is
suggested in a report to the state
council of defense as a means of pre-
venting the spread Of the pink boil
worm across the Mexican border to
the United SGa+~~
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
MAHOGANY LOGS ARE
MOVING N0RTHWARD

Mahogany logs in large quantities
are being handled to northern points
from Pensacola, and several train
loads are expected to be despatched
today. The entire importation goes
to Louisville. it is said, consigned to
the Mengel Company.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22

the schedule, and it is probable that
their aid will be enlisted in an at
tempt to secure sufficient business to
justify the continuance.
Desnite the fact that tonnage is
very high, it is stated, that the rev.
enues derived from the operation of
the boat has decreased to such an ex-
tent that the owners do not
vessel can be continued on the run.
Unless more business is assured the
boat, it is believed that the owners
will transfer the Tarpon to another
run.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
CARRANZA AND FAMILY
LEAVES MEXICAN CAPITAL

Mexico City, Aug 2o.-President
Carranza has left Mexico City with
his family for Quertaro. 1t is be-
lieved his purpose is to attend the
marriage of his daughter, Virginia,
TO General Aguilar, former provision
al foreign minister.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
CHANCERY BATTLES
ARE HEARD BY JUDGE

Judge A. G. Campbell was in the
city yesterday on his regular semi
monthly visit, to hear matters in
ckancery. Comparatively few mat
ters had originated since his last trip,
and the docket for the coming term
of court. at the present time, is un-
usually light
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
ANTI-DRAFT MEETING
IN MACON CALLED OFF

Macon, Ga, Aug. 21-The anti
draft meeting will not be held Thurs
day, as C. A. Marlborough announced
that Thomas E. Watson, who was to
lSa the principal speaker, had received
threatening letters. Watson's family
will not permit him to fill the ap-
pointment-
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
CONFESSES To
DRAFT BR|BE
GO-BETWEEN FOR MEMBERS OF
EXEMPTION BOARD ADMITS
CHARGE AGAINST HIM IS
TRUE.
BY AssoCATEr pREss

New York, Aug. 21.-A verdict of
guilty was returned against Kalman
Gruher, the go-between for members
of the exemption board, who pleaded
guilty to receiving bribes for grant
ing exemptions, and was sentenced
to two years in the federal prison
at Atlanta.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
BLACK N-RDERER is
REFUSED NEW TRIAL

Mobile, Aug. 21-Albert Sanders,
the negro taxictb DRIVER, centenced to
go hang Fdiday for the murder of Mrs.
Julia Hess, was denied a new trial bS
Judge of the circuia court. The case
may ba appealed.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
ARCHBISHOP BLENK
DIED ALMOST PENNILESS

New Orleans. Aug, 21-That
James Blenk, archbishop of The Ro-
man Catholic diocese of New Orleans
died practically penniless was re-
vealed when the executor announced
after funeral expenses were paid the
estate amounted to less than five
hundred dollars. Blenk died April
20.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
ROBERT LOVETT ENFORCES
TRANSPORTATION LAW

Washington. Aug. 2O-The appoint
ment of Robert S. Lovett, chairman
of the Union Pacific, to be admins
traitor of the priority transportation
law, is announced at the White House.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
OVER TWO MILLION CROSSES
GIVEN GERMAN SOLDIERS

Amsterdam, Aug. 21-Emperor
William has announced that two and
a quarter million iron crosses of the
second class were distributed up to
June /.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
FIRST TESTS OF ARMY
DRAFT LAW STARTED

Washington, Aug, 21.The first ap-
peals in suits contesting the constitu-
tionality Of the army draft law. were
filed in the supreme court by four
residents of st. Paul, MINI.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
GERMANS CHARGED WITH
VIOLATING ESPIONAGE ACT

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. q
Fifteen Germans are arrested,
charged with violating the espionage
act. They were taken to Yankton
for preliminary hearing.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-22
T HE WEATH Err

Thundershowers Wednesday and prob
ably Thursday, light southwest to west
winds.
Yesterdays temperature: Highest, S6
degrees; lowest, Il degrees.