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The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
Gunners on Rochambeau
Stood Ready Awaiting
Enemy's Appearance.
BY ASSOCIATED PREss.

Liverpool, May 4.-Captain Ed
wards, Of the American steamer
Rockingham, in an interview with a
correspondent of the Associated Press
said he had no doubt that the four
teen occupants of the missing Rock
ingham life boat would be safely land
ed as the weather had been excellent.
This boat contained third officer, Nc
Kenny, and thirteen American gun
ners.
Captain Edwards said that the sub
marine dived almost as soon as they
were observed and that the ship was
tOrpedoed a few minutes later while
the guns were trained on the spot
where the perisCOpes were expected 20
reappear.
Tells of Encounter.
Londonderry, Ireland, May d
Captain Charles Edwards, of the
American steamer Rockingham was
bare foot when he arrived here late
Wednesday night, and the 80 members
of his crew who were with him were
scantily clad. They were cared for
by the American consul.
Captain said that he sighted two
submarines on Tuesday afternoon at
a distance of five miles and attempt
ed to escape by steaming a zig-zag
course. Despite his efforts a torpedo
struck the steamer near the engine
room on the starboard side and killed
two men. One of the vessels four
life boats was smashed but the others
got clear just before the steamer
sank.
One of the submarines came close
to the lifeboat and asked the destina-
tion of the cargo and tonnage of the
Rockingham. Captain Edwards ask
ed the questioner to tow the Hfeboat
toward land, but the man pretended
not to understand that he spoke good
English. He finally refused to give
any help, told the refugees to get
ashore as best they could and the
U-boats submerged. The three life
boats kept together until nightfall
when one got separated. A patrol
boat rescued the men in the two boats
which had remained in company, but
could not find the third
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
Vote Was 260 to 1O5 After
Original Bill Had Been
Badly Defeated.
KEHOE AND CLARK
VOTE FOR SUBSTITUTE
Drane and Sears Do Not
Vote-Kehoe at First
Votes for Censorship.
RY Ass0CIATED PREss.

Washington, May 4.-The adminis-
tration's espionage bill was passed by
the house late today by 260 to 105,
with modified censorship section.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
ENGLISH DESTROYER SINK.

London, May 4.-LOss Of one tor
pedo boat destroyer and probably one
officer and 81 men, is announced by
the British admiralty.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
BOY SCOUTS NEED
100000 LEADERS

New York, May A call for one
hundred thousand men to volunteer
as boy scout leaders was tonight is
sued by the National Council of Boy
Scouts Of America.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS
SHOW PROSPERITY

Postoffice receipts, the city's busi-
ness barometer, for the month Of
April show that Pensacola is running
steadily in its road of prosperity.
March still has the record for this
year, with last months receipts sec
ond. The following is the list of re-
CENTS for the months of this year:
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
HALF HOLIDAY TIME
AGAIN ROLLS ROUND

Quite number of local business
houses started the usual half Friday
holidays yesterday, groceries and
other places closing at / o'clock in
the afternoon. This practice will be
followed through the summer and
continue through to about the first
of September.
This is a custom which the business
houses have voluntarily agreed upon
and later in the summer practically
all of consequence, especially on the
downtown business streets, will al
low the clerks the afternoon of Fri
days for pleasure.
Freight Men, Too.
The L. & n. feight office AMI depot
and the ticket office in the San Car
los hotel, beginning today, will close
up on Saturday afternoons during the
summer months. Men working in
these departments will get off on Sat
urday's at / o'clock from now until
the first of October.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
Highway bin Passes.

In considering local bills tonight
the house passed the bill authorizing
the Escambia board of county COM
missioners to pay to the Gulf Beach
Highway $4,000. The bill was intro
duced in the senate by Jones and Ter
rell, and now becomes a law.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05

Fair Saturday; Sunday, showers; mod
crate winds, northwest to north.
Yesterdays temperature. Highest, a
degrees; lowest, 2 degrees.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-05-05
s250. .O00. .00n From 81 81

georgia banKS sUDsCTlbed S3L1
and Florida banks $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
FEW CHANGES MACE
IN DRAFT BOARDS

Preparatory 10 ths rev graft Grey.
such changes rs nahs be necessary are
being made from time to iirg.e II, the
compositkcn o. the local exemption
boards. W, Il. saeer Of the Danville
hoard, has resigned 10 ACCEPT posi-
ttor n Tennessee His position has
not as yet been nued Mator Franz
=. Watkina. of the Charlotte local
board. who Is sergeant et-arr,s y he
serats, mas resigned in order nat his
duties mas not coufict Or r s Mar
{ tin. member Of Tire Patrick count,
board. has been elected to he nause
" delegate@ Or W O. Akers AAs been
named I'm bis place on the local board
DR. Reid waite, If tAe med. .al re-
serve service detailed by the severn
rnent 10 aid the governor IN the choog-
Ing the msn,hrs Of The medical ad-
Ntsory boards 81 the state mas not as
yet concluded his work The cognpqst-
tJ0n of these boards VIII he announced
4 VI few days
fs understood that tbs provost
essasef !. &c neral desires 1uSs fAH,
ssk $780, made - possible in the earn
-yoSsrIcn OF local boards ia order that
, ~. II 81 assleas naas hate the fun ben
S&rts Il. the experience Of ,he hoard
A1enstsrs xaiasd in the frat draft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
Xmas Suggestions for
His Majesty, the Baby

What dreams, what ambitions. center
about The Baby of the family!
Small wonder that the business Of pro.
vldlng for his wants has become speciality
III the field OF merchandising. It requires
constant attention, unremitting care and
wide experience to provide the things that
keep baby healthy, sweet and happy.
Oh if all the friends of the baby could
see these:
White Cashmere Hand Embroidered
Goats, long or short, 1898 to $500.
Hand Made Dresses, long or short, s1.25
to S698.
Hand Embroidered Flannel Skirts, $3.50
to $500. ~
Cashmere Wrappers, $500 to $500.
Cashmere or Crochet Sacques SOC to
$500.
Bootees, Csc to s10O
Mitts, 25c to 75c.
Caps of corded silk and crepe de chine
SOC to $780,
Rattles, 25c, Soc to $1.5C.
Infants Toilet Sets Comb and Brush).
75c to $3.98.
Sweaters, $3.50 to $3.50
Carriage Robes. $2.98 to $3.50.
Bath Robes $1.50 to $3.50.
Receiving Blankets, Toe to $3.50
Also, complete lines of Basinettes, Bas-
kets, Costumes, Hampers, Scales, Ward
robes, Cribs, Carriaee Straps, Carriage
Dolls. Floaters, Bubble Sets and Hat Boxes.
Second Floor-East.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
Two New Books.
Adventures and
Letters of Rich
ard Harding
Davis

Belmont Davis
Richard Harding Davis let
ters are full OF his experiences
as cub reporter, editor, war
correspondent. traveller. and OF
his theatrical activities. Into
his descriptions Of those thou
sands of walters. generals, ac-
tors and princes whom he
knew so we'll is breathed the
breath Of life.
@7~o '0''ers enable the pub
lie TO share with Davis friends
the pleasure OF a close acquain-
tango with this retsarka Bile man
who took from life SO much of
romance and adventure.
Profuseiy illustrated from
portraits. photographs and snap-
shots gathered in all PARTS of
tho world. Price $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
Beautiful Xmas B1Ouses


is now in vogue is missing See the broad and varied
collection and select many of them you want for
gifts. Nothing is more useful or more appreciated by
women than dainty Blouse
Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine Bouses, in
styles seemingly prettier than ever before Models
comprise smart embroidered effects; beaded mffled
plated and plain with clever collar and turned back
cuffs, together with dainty hemstching Many of the
newer models have novelty embroidery ~ harmonizng
shades. Shown in al tic most popular colors Copen-
hagen blue green, navy, flesh, COCO, Burgundy peach
taupe, plum, pearl gray and white.
There wonderful OF here's of
the following prices s2ss ssss
$1,000 $125o and upward to s2250 Second
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
Smart Separate Skirts


Extremely smart models in short aud long coats.as 8
Hudson Seal and Nutria
Sets, Scarfs and Muffs in Fox, Skunk Seal, Beaver
Konsky, Mink, Ermne and Wolf. Extraordi
nary variety from which to select
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
GET TT NOW

We prepared during the good
times, remembering the old
adage, LAY up for the rainy
day" If you have friend who
is Umbrella-less, remember
him or her with one of these.
First Floor, Central.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
BEAUTIFUL WILTON RUGS

A glance at our Wilton Rugs will con-
vince one that they are SO near the real
hugs that It takes rug expert to distn-
guish them from the Oriental Prices range
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
CHRISTMAS UJMBRELL AS

The Xmas season finds our
lines of Umbrellas most com
plete; attractive gifts being
easily obtainable at quite mod
crate prices. Attention is in
vited to the following special
offers for the coming week:
FOR MEN
Mems Tape Edge Umbrellas,
covers of good quality union
taffeta, with sterling silver
mounted handles, S2.98.
Grip Umbrellas just the
right gift for a travelling man
with silk and linen covers
and neat handles, $500.
Other Umbrellas for men,
S1.25 to $1,000
FOR WOMEN
Women Colored Silk Un-
brellas, in the desirable shades.
The one we mention is here
only at $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02

One hundred Women I'm
brellas; some all silk; others
are in a good quality mixed
cover with ebonine, baccolite,
natural, sterling mounted and
7 to 12-inch' all sterling ham
dies, $500 each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
FOR CHILDREN

"Cutey' Umbrellas, for the
little girl or little fellow, with
silk cases, $1.W.
Other Umbrellas; mannish
and womanish styles of han
dies, with good covers, at 75c
to $298.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-02
4 l8AtinS .OA 49,
By Henry van D Ike

A vivid view of the origin,
conditions and right conclusion
Of the war. from the stand
point OF one who was very close
10 Il and who had intimate per
sonal experiences which illum-
mate the subject with the hight
Of reality.
Henry van Dyke was Minis
ter to Holland from June. lsls,
to February. 1877: he was right
at the heart OF affairs in "a neu-
trail country, with Germany on
one border and Belgium on the
other No man had a better
chance 20 see and feel the ~ulaole
tremendous .sltpatioa. Since he
resigned his diplomatic post Or.
van Dyke has visited under the
best circumstances tho French
and British. war fronts and IN
ngiand he has been In com
y,nuicatTon with the leading
mon. PRICE, si.2S.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
USE LANCE BOMB AS CHASER
BrItaIn's Mosquito Fleet Armed With
Novel Weapons for Fighting In
Close Quarters.

The armament Of Great Britain's
80-foot "chasers," NILS" they are
called, is interesting. Each carries,
besides its deck gun, a depth charge"
six Glance bombs" and a rifle for each
of its ten men.
The story of the lance bombs goes
like this: A British destroyer was
once placed In the embarrassing posi-
ton of having a U-boat bob up right
alongside. 1t was impossible to de-
press the guns sufficiently to strafe
the stranger, and there was nothing
else to strafe him with. What hap
pened to. the destroyer can't say,
but it must have got away to tell the
story, for each boat is now provided
with lance bombs for Just such emer-
gencies, says William Washburn Nut
ting in Golfers Weekly.
The. lance bomb is a 14-pound con-
tact bomb ON the end of six-foot han-
die. the idea being to use it at close
range by hurting it much as an ath-
lete throws the hammer. These are
implements loaded with awful posi-
Utilities in the hands Of an amateur,
and the surest road to unpopularity
with ones shipmates is to suggest a
lance bomb rehearsal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
G a STO RIA
We Arc All Bluebesrda:


My dear friend, look at us all-who
Of US has in truth hidden, secret
depths In his nature, deep wells into
which he himself hardly dares to lookf
Not one In a thousand. AS our friend
Monsieur Bergeret says, we are 'me-
diocrement bon ct mediterranean maui
vais." And yet who Of us is satisfied
TO be commonplace and uninteresting,
and who does not at least hint that
there is some chamber in the castle Of
his being to which he will never sur
render the key? And what horror is
sharper, what dlsenchantment more
poignant, than when the one who rap
turously believed in the secret room and
all the wonders and terrors Of II, at
last finds out that there is nothing In
1t, nothing at all, and when all the
charm she dreamed of, all the mystery
she guessed at, all the terrors she
feared, dissolved into the boring emph-
ness Of absolute medlocrlty? And am l
not thus right TO say that we are all
Bluebeards-poor pretenders who know
only too well their own shallowness,
and yet want TO drape themselves In
the purple Of romance and mystery?-
Lisa Ysate Tarleau. In the Afsntic.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
And Then n. Kissed Her.

Daughter" said the mother. severe
ly, II wish to speak to you on q very
serious subject"
Daughter assumed her most child
like expression and murmured: Eyes,
mamma"
II must tell you that / was passing
through the hall last night and saw
that young Mr.. Simpkins kiss you"
Eyes, mamma"
'Did you give him permission to kiss
your"
mo, mamma"
'Then how did he come to do it2"
'He asked me if it would offend me
If he kissed me-"
Eyes, yes. And what did you say2"
II said how could I tell until l knew
how 1t would affect me."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Tapping a Submarine.

It's in the In and Out club, the
junior service club in London, where
tall yarns are spun by the fellows in
town on leave, and this one is the
best, but with 1t goes no guaranty or
refund money. But before shooting
my piece let me state that, no matter
how wild the lie may sound, truth at
least in this war is stranger than fic-
ton, writes a London correspondent.
In a cove on the east coast of Ireland
Fritz submerges, thinking he could
escape his sole pursuer, an old-time
gunboat on patrol, with a busted wire
less and without any way to call for
help. BY means Of gnpnel the gun
boat finally locates him lying still on
the shelving bottom. A diver is sent
down. He has a big hammer. He
knocks on the hull Of the German sub,
and the taps Of the hammer spell out,
In the Morse code: "Will you come
up or will you take a bombT Fritz
comes up.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
DIZZY SPELLS
Relieved After Taking Two Bottles
OF Cardui, Says Tennessee
Lady.

whitweli, Tenn.-Mrs. q. p. Cart.
wright, Of this place. writes: about
four years ago the dizzy spells got so
bad that when ! would start to walk
! would just pretty near fall. I wasn't
past doing my work, but was very
much rundown.
told my husband I thought Cardui
would help me, as a lady who lived
next door to me had taken a great
deal. and told me to try It, This was
when we were living in Kentucky.
My husband got me a bottle and
took IL according to directions. It
helped me so much that he went back
and got me another bottle. got
whole lot better and Just quit taking
It. got over the dizzy spells. 1 took
no other medicine at that time nor
since for this trouble. No, I've never
regretted taking Cardui
felt just fine when l finished the
second bottle"
Purely vegetable, mild and gentle
In its action, Cardui, the woman's
tonic, may be the very medicine you
need. II you suffer from symptoms OF
female troubles, give Cardui trial.
All druggists. NC-129
advertisements
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

With the British troops busily en-
gagged in the successful parrying of
German counter thrusts against the
newly won ground in Flanders, the
French and the Italians have started
monster offensives - the French
against the Germans near Verdun and
the Italians against the Austrians from
the region of PLAYA to near the head
waters OF the Adriatic sea.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

One day Marjorie was the proud
possessor of yellow balloon. She
and her little friend Ethel were out
,on the porch and Ethel begged to be
allowed to hold the balloon, promising
not to let the string go out of her
hands. Majorie passed the string over
to her friend, who had held it scarcely
q second when sudden gust Of wind
whisked the balloon from her grasp,
carrying it out from under the roof
where the little yellow ball began to
ascend rapidly, growing smaller and
smaller. Marjorie was crying heart
brokenly. Don't cry, Marjorie" con-
soled Ethel, your balloon will doe
straight up to Ded. and when you dies
you can doe up and Diet It."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Russia Plans Waterways.

Russia may carry out complete r.
organization on a huge scale of its In.
land waterways, If plans made previ-
GUS to the recent political upheaval are
realized. The project includes Inn
proyement Of existing waterways. con-
struction OF new waterways and ports.
utilization Of waterfalls for producing
electric power, improvement Of navi-
CATION. etc. The work, Il is estimated,
win be finished In 1880 and cost s4s7,-
100000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
MUCH MI1AL GONE TO WASTE
One Hundred Million Pounds Of Cop
per used IN s5.ooo, 900 Shells Or
dered BY Allies In United States.

Up to date the warning allies Of Eu-
rope have placed orders for 85.O0O,O00
shells IN the United States. This means
a lot Of valuable metal going to waste,
for these orders require a total Of 1O1,-
100000 pounds Of copper, 40,750,000
pounds Of spelter and 173,250 pounds
Of lead.
A British 1s-pounder, or 3.3-lnch
shrapnel. requires 8 pounds OK ounces
Of brass, containing GO to 20 per cent
of copper, or nearly 81 pounds. A
small copper band around the shell
adds AK ounces, making the total cop
per 4.04 pounds. Spelter consumption
per shell of this size Is about 1877
pounds Lead bullets weighing 1902
pounds constitute the metal load Of the
projectile.
One pound Of copper is used in max
ing "a Lebel rifle cartridges. Every
1875 of these cartridges consume /
pound of spelter and a small amount
Of nickel. Steel consumption per she'll
varies more widely with the different
types. A finished 83inch shell contains
8 pounds 15iz ounces of steel, the steel
she'll weighing 6 pounds SIS ounces and
the diaphragm 9h ounces.
Just 33 complete chemical and me-
operations have to be gone
through with great accuracy, precision
md carefulness, before white cotton,
mixed with sulphuric and nitric acid,
becomes smokeless powder.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
@ A 9 Q RIA
Low Living In India.

Christianity has extraordinary pow
er to unite, uplift, relieve India I;
preaching is necessary, but rapid
growth depends on its passing from
neighbor to nelghbor in a community.
Our Bible school men live on rice at
8 cents a day; speak out with elo-
quence and force, stimulate each other
In the work; and soon graduate and
are out as preachers. The mission
unites them for new life, rouses them
to higher thought, fills them with grav-
er purpose. The spirit which has fallen
upon them divides to every man as he
wills, and nation seems indeed to be
born in a day, nor is anything impossi-
bic to them that believe.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

A smashing French victory on the
Verdun front is recorded in the Off
cial report issued by the war office
Tuesday. The French have captured
the enemy defenses on both sides Of
the Mouse over front OF more than
eleven miles, penetrating the German
line at divers points TO a depth of a
mile and a quarter. More than four
thousand unwounded prisoners have
been taken.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Preserve the vItamrnes.
advertisement

The use Of bicarbonate Of sodium In
the manufacture Of bread is deleterl-
Gus, because on baking it is converted
into the carbonate which tends to de-
stroy the vitamines. The effect of
this is obviated by adding such acid
substances as buttermilk or cream Of
tartar. Because the vitamines are so
important the growing and importation
of vegetables and acid fruits should be
encouraged.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

Republicans and Democrats will
Join in euIogizing the life and work
Of former United Senator John w.
Kern, Democratic candidate for vice
president in 1908, who died last Fri
day night at Asheville. N. c., at a
mass meeting to be held at Indianap-
oils tomorrow Governor James P.
Goodrich will preside and William j.
Bryan will speak.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

Hon. Austin Peay, Of GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, will be a candidate for Gov
ernor next year and will try his for
unes in the Democratic party. Mr..
Peay says he will not make an active
canvass now, but wants the people Of
the state to know that he is in the
race and later on will discuss the
issues Of the day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Birds Heaviest Eaters.

Birds are the heaviest eaters In the
animal kingdom. Assuming-which
is conservative-that an adult lark
consumes fifty grasshoppers a day
and that five pairs of larks nest each
season on every good-sized farm where
they are not prosecuted or too much
disturbed by the blowing and moving
Of oil the suitable land, the number OF
grasshoppers dispatched daily on such
a farm means a boon the enlightened
farmer must appreciate.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
STATE AND COUNTY TAXES DUE.

We are now collecting state
and county taxes and urge ev-
cry tax payer to settle at once.
This is the last year of my
term and my books will close
a month earlier than usual.
So payments must be made
earlier. ]. w. SMITH,
S. c. c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
PRESCRIPTION RATES:

WATCH THE DATE-After your
name, renew promptly, and not miss
a number. The Postal regulations
require subscriptions to be paid in
advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

Within the next few days the pres
ident is expected to appoint coal adj
ministrator on whom he will confer
authority to control coal production
and distribution, including price fixing
powers, given to the executive in the
food control act.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23
Preferred Locals

Smithson Water delivered Tues
days and Saturdays. Phone 633 l.
tdvertisement
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-23

GRAPE BAGS for sale at zoe per
100, at this Office.