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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
SINKING OF THE ALGONQUIN.

The unwarned sinking of the American
ship Algonquin, though as just cause of
war as could be imagined, adds no new
element to our international complications,
for the reason that this country has al
ready taken war measures. Explain the
fiction of armed neutrality on any theory
you please, you can not get away from the
basic fact that to sink submarines on sight
is warfare; it may be restricted warfare
all warfare is restricted more or less-but
warfare it is. Whether or not Germany
desires to make the war universal, remains
yet to be seen
Applying the rule that a government
which makes no adequate attempt to pro-
tect the property and life of its nationals
is failing in its first political duty, the part
the United States has played, up to the
armed neutrality decision, is not particu-
lar1y glorious, however necessary it may
have been. Ever since Germany invad ID
Belgium and violated the laws of civil
zation, this country has had as just cause
for war as can be found in history; but suf-
fering from policy of disarmament,
amounting to almost criminal negligence,
and afflicted with a congress either unable
of human reasoning or impegnated with
disloyalty. the governments hands have
been tied from the beginning. Germany
may be pardoned if she thought there was
a divided allegiance here, and took steps
upon which she might otherwise not have
ventured. But American resentment has
not cooled with the weary waiting. Our
armed ships will clear the path that
diplomacy was unable to open, and, the
nation united at last, will follow its flag.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
Fine Record.

Depositors in Tampa banks have
never lost a dollar. That is the rec
ord of the city's financial institutions,
upheld throughout a period of close
to forty years. From the days when
Tampa was just growing village
and its banking needs were small in
deed, to the present, every deposit
that has been trusted to a Tampa
banker has been safely handled ana
although several banks have dropped
out from time to time, from one cause
or another, their passing has not
been attended by loss of the deposit
tors.
1t is indeed a good record, one of
which any city would be proud, with
cause, for it means that safety has
always been a foremost considera-
ton, and that no circumstances have
led the bankers away from the de-
positors' interests. In the city's his
tory, two banks have been forced to
close their doors-the old Gulf Ma
tional bank, years ago, and the Bank
of Tampa, in more recent time. And
in each instance a receiver has taken
hold in such q manner. and handled
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
Newspapers VIII Obey.

At present there is no censorship
on the publication of news in the
United States. as there may be if we
should come into actual conflict with
any other country, but the United
St4tes government sees the necessity
of preventing information Of the sail
'ings of vessels from American ports
for any foreign country, and has ask
ed the press of the country to refrain
from publishing such news.
The Associated Press, an organiza-
ton made up of newspapers of the
country, through its central offices,
has issued a statement to its mem
bers urging that all loyal members
of the Associated Press refrain from
disclosing by publication the de
parture of any vessel to or from
European ports or any details as to
the arming of any American ships.
It can be put down as a certainty
that the newspapers of the country
are loyal to her institutions and will
not interfere in any way with the
administration of public affairs, even
without censorship regulations. -
Miami Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
Results of Dipping.

There is't a man in West Florida
better qualified to speak authoritive-
" on questions concerning the cattle
industry than John c. McSween.
There are few, if any, more person
ally and vitality interested in the
business thun he. Hence his state
ment at the meeting of the West
Florida Cattlemen's Association last
Saturday il reference to the actual
results in dipping cattle is entitled to
full weight and consideration. He
said; Our losses this winter on the
cattle we dipped last fall were less
than they have ever been in any win
ter. Our losses among cattle that
were not dipped have been heavier
than in any winter for eighteen
years" Can you afford not to profit
by the experience of such menu
DeFuniak Breeze.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
State Press. Comment
The chin Gray Line"


The annual reunion of United Con-
federate Veterans at Washington
the first to be held north of the Poto-
mac-promises to be one of great
success, and an event which will IN
doubtedly bring the country into
closer unity.
There are thousands of lettering
veterans who long to attend the re-
union, which is to be held during the
week of June 4, but who will be pre-
vented from doing so by lack of
funds
Instead of assisting the rich city
of Washington entertain visitors,
why not raise a fund with which to
send poor veterans to this, one of the
last, reunions to be held?
The thin gray line" is fast dis
appearing.
Why not give the moneyless veter-
ans of your neighborhood another OPP
portunity to join their comrades and
once more repeat the "rebel yell" and
mingle america" with "Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground ?"-Tampa
Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
MUST COMPLETE ERADICATION.

Undoubtedly a great deal has been done
in tick erdicatin in Escambia county, but
that can not blind us to what has not been
done. What comfort there is in the
knowledge that only dozen watts more are
needed to lift the quarantine, is engulfed
in the recollection that the same dozen
have been needed for the past six months.
In other words, we are at a standstfll, and
progress deadlocked is development de-
feated
The government and state have done
their share. In addition to conducting an
educational campaign in Escambia, they
have maintained an expert on the ground
to supervise the work, yet the work has
not been completed, because funds are
lacking. There should be funds-no one
should rest until there is sufficient money.
There would be way If there was will.
Is it strange that new settlers are chary
about locating in a region where such in
COMPREHENSIVE insouciance obtains in rid
ding it of the one spectacle to developing
a great livestock industry?
A new budget is to be made within the
next two months. The county commits
sioners. in addition to providing for the
farm demonstration agent, should under
take the completion of the vat system.
Another year must not pass with Escam-
bia county still under quarantine,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
INSTRUCTORS FOR OUR ARMY.

II, as indicated by Major-General Sir
Sam Hughes, American officers fighting
with the allies are given their release in the
event of war between the United States
and Germany, the training of our troops
will be greatly facilitated AS VIII Irwin,
IN recent issue of the SATURDAY. Evening
Post says:
The art and science of warfare have changed since
BEEN devices be oso9 m t
naye psen etVd npF6gea and set to new
e e aost b as ont r9n Moths q Gartbad
sessve great wars Of the have been 50 different
European war Of 1gi9-7 war o. 1888 anu the general
little in theory snd nothing GnE yha
bureau the latest gradaate of West Point has
part in that eisansie co
tt srsha sGSne
who get, like the war correspondents. occasional
prise only some Of broad Hnes.' ''l',
There, are about $4,000 Americans fight
ing with the allies Some have risen high
in rank-nen of exceptional daring, initia-
tive and talent, as their records have
shown. They are in every arm of the ser
vice-aviation, engineeF, hand grenade,
big gun, field gun, rapid fire, observation
balloon anti-aircraft, hospital, transport,
wire ENHANCEMENT, trench building, etc.
Experts in their lines, they would be of in
calculable assistance in fitting Our army
for the front, giving it the wisdom of ex
perience that can be found in no military
text book available.
But when they 10 come, our government
will have another problem to face-what
would be their status? The state depart
ment has ruled that an American who has
torsworn his allegiance to enter a foreign
army is no longer an American, and there
is no provision for taking officers into, our
regular force above the grade Of second
lieutenant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

Duff, Jr? Now maybe his father
doesn't like the name of Tom, and
wants an odd name. If he does
here's one that's fne-Roscoe Bac-
ciavie. Why if Mr.. Duff would like
his son to bear the name of a noted
man, or general, well name him
Napoleon Bonaparte. Some people
would like to name their boy after the
great Beau Brummell and very likely
Mr.. Duff would.
Now, as l said at first, Mr.. Duff
might not like the name of Tom, and
the little fellow resembles him so
much until think, he might as well
name him Duplicate Duff
Hoping one of my suggestions will
suit Mr.. Duff in naming the little
fellow, | remain
Yours truly,
JOSIE ROY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
THE SCRATCH PAD
BY THOMAS EWING DARNEY.

A rolling stone gathers no "moss,"
but Stone that hooks der Kaiser
will.
Ancient France had its Joan of
Arc, but let US not forget the Maude
of modern times.
So far as that "great speech" is
concerned, Kaiser Bob LaFollette is
still suffering from the lockjaw-
The law limiting speech will give
senators more time to mediate on
the horrors of a bone-dry Washing
ton.
Not only do the plain people get
stung at the grocery store, but they
have also learned that there are bad
eggs in congress as well.
1t is hard to say who is doing the
most successful retreating-the Ger
mans of the Turks. The Turks are
running faster, but the Germans. &re
gritting their teeth louder.
How true it is that most opeople
talk too much! A Baltimore man is
facing divorce proceedings because
his wife overheard certain remarks
he leaked concerning certain
"Nellie" and watch he intended Civ
ing her.
Lest they be reminded of Stone
even indirectly, there is a movement
among patriotic thirstsmiths to boy
oott beer served in the German
equivalent of his name. and demand
that the libations be served in
| glasses.
Our good friend Smithwick says
that the other night at about II
o'clock. somebody came and borrow
ed his dogs for fox hunt. 1t was
some chase. The dogs jumped one
| fox that took them over the hills and
far away-so DANCED far, indeed that
they lost the hunters entirely who
went home. The next morning
somebody away out in the country
| telephoned Mr.. SmithwicB saying the
dogs were at his place. "Got 'em
all ?" asked Smithwick. Il dunno. /
got ten, was the reply.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
April TnauguratiOn-

1t is stated that one of the meas
ures for the consideration of the
special session of congress will be a
constitutional amendment. setting in
auguration day for the last Tuesday
in April instead of the fourth of
March. There should certainly be no
opposition to such a change. Many
a case of pneumonia has come from
the inauguration ceremonies of this
year, and it is the case at every in
auguration held as it is in the very
worst month of the year in Washing
ton.-Niami Metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

According to a report by the Bureau of
Navigation, Department of Commerce, be-
tween July l, 1914, and February %, 1917,
ships transferred to the American flag from
foreign flags numbered 204 of 664, 1925
gross tons. The American flag made net
gain of 351, la gross tons and net loss
of POI vessels; in other words, American
citizens bought much larger vessels than
they sold. The bulk of the American gain
in tonnage has been fr0',, the British and
German flags, and the Norwegian, French
and japanese flags have made the largest
net GAINS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
Vox Pobuh.
DUPLICATE DUFF.

Editor of The Journal.
Seeing in The Journal where Tom
Duff is having quite bit of trouble
in naming his newborn baby l have
a few suggestions to make in naming
this wonderful boy.
I think he resembles his daddy, so
why not name the little fellow Tom
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
Indigestion

when chronic is permanently corrected by
the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water. Pos
lively guaranteed by money-back offer.
Tastes fine; costs trife. Delivered any,
where by our Pensacola Distributors, Bal
koom Drug Co. Phone them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

Suffrage for women in Ohio means the
right to vote for presidential electors, in
addition to the school suffrage heretofore
enjoyed by Ohio women. The great gain
for the suffragists through the Ohio vic
tory lies in the number of new elector
votes secured for women.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
Lest He Forget

People of Biloxi shipped to James
kay Vardaman, the Iong-haired jug
gler of words who pretends to repre-
sent Mississippi in the senate, a 40
pound iron cross bearing this inscrip-
ton: "Lest the kaiser forget" When
supposedly intelligent people vote for
a man of Vardaman's demagogic type
they can expect nothing but chagrin
and humiliation.-Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

When the board of estimates of the city
of Baltimore learned that Mrs Mary
Schoals hat had been ruined by falling
plaster i'll one of the city rnakets, it
promptly voted her $b.90 to buy her new
one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

the assets to such advantage, that
deposit0rs were all repaid, and the
loss confined to the Stockholders
Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
PLUM DUFF.

Editor of The Journal.
If you want a real good name for
Tom Duff's baby why don't you call
him "Plum Duff" That would be
a very good name, I think.
Yours truly,
MASTER DARON JOHNSON,
374 West Chase street, City.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

For the first time in the history of the
University of Nebraska girl student has
been elected president of the snior class for
the final semester of the school year
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
THE DIFFERENTIATION
MOVEMENT.

One of the most encouraging develop
ments of the past several years has been
the Americanization of immigrants, need
which we have only realized in its fullest.
significance since 1914, when such strains
were put on the loyalty of our citizenship.
Prior to that time the education Of aliens
was very uncertain. municipalities, public
and private agencies attacked the problem
in their own way and succeeded in evOlv-
ing only chaos. Only enc state, New Ter
sey, had specified financial aid for the en-
enlargement of immigrant classes. Only
one other state, Massachusetts,, had legisla
tive provisions requiring school attendance
of i1iterates up to 81 years of age
Compare with the development since
1914, described as follows by H. H.
Wheaton, specialist in immigrant educa-
ton, of the Department of the Interior.
and D has tBsts Fapa
CITY, state Federal have expressed serious Interest
vide adequate facilities: Municipalities have that
t 4e % the sp BE- e n the
as an incident or adunct to the system to
be maina1ed or mot at % or s90rdP to Of the
states, such California, Michigan and New York
have come TO appreciate the fact that the immigrant
his e@poymen and hence f 1 o ng he been
cation While primary obligation the city has
been Acknowledged, both officials citizens
20 he obligation of
city and the school district in this
particular type O imperative
financial assistance and
supervision and coordination of activities The federal
government especially the Bureau of Education a
result of investigation of facilities. has take
the stand that inasmuch admission OF an Immigrant
the United States, together with his admission
citizenship, both federal matters then, equally
is interest his training for life and citizenship in
this a federal With immigrants
from city with diff
nationalities in
O clearing house of information
and apparent this federal interest has been
creasingy directed toward establishment
mental principles, policies standards,
with the in this education.s
Thus with all agencies cooperating in
training the citizenship of America the
principles, policies, standards and methods
of the United States are being scientifically
planted in the immigrants mind and will
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
TIE MAGIC FLUID
Few drops and Corns or caIluses
loosen and lift off with
fingers. No pain!

The world owes thanks to tho
genius III Cincinnati who discovered
freezone, the new etaer drug.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

applying freezone or afterwards. tt
doesn't even irritate the skin or flesh.
For a few cents one can now get
rid of every hard corn, soft corn, or
corn between the toes, as well as
painful calluses on bottom of feet.
Everyone who tries freezone becomes
an enthusiast because it really doesn't
hurt or pain one particle. Genuine
freezone has a yellow label. Look
for yellow label-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16

NY bOtLlSS OF the magic
fluid can now be had at
any drug store for a few
cents. You simply apply
a few drops of this free
zone upon a tender, aching
corn or a hardened callus.
instantly the soreness dis
appears and shortly you
will find thescon or callus
so loose and shriveled that
you lift it off with the
fingers. Not a bit of pain
or soreness is felt when
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-03-16
ODD, ISN'T IT?

Painesville.-Shoe thief operating
1ere is making speciality of women's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-06
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Mable Plosser has returned from visit to New York and stopped in At lanta en route home to be the guest of Miss Sara Simpson who formerly made her home here.
 Miss Carrie Yates has returned from a visit to relatives in Huntsville.
 Friends of MT. and Mrs. William Rock ett will be-glad to learn that their little daughter, Leonora, is improving since her recent operation for appendicitis at St. Vincent's hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank P. Glass are at tending the inauguration in Washing ton. D. c.
 MT. and Mrs. c. l.. Chiffon of New York city, formerly of Birmingham, have named their little son Claudius Lysios Chiffon. Jr. Mrs Chiffon will be pleas antly remembered as Miss Clara Feldman of this city.
 Mrs. s. F. Jackson is resting comforta- bly, at the Birmingham infirmary.
 Friends of Miss Sadie Tharine will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-06
$ O C K T Y

k1GJIIE Southern Woman's Magazine for
 March conatins the following mes-
 sage to southern women from Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, president general Federation of women's Clubs
 The general federation is to be the recipient of great deal of attention azs0.s.ss.ub women in the southern states during the present, administration by reason of the fact that the council meet ing and the fourteenth biennial are to be entertained in southern cities. The Reciprocal benefits will be very great. both to the largest organization and to the various state federations. There should be a largely increased list of ap- piicants for clubs in southern states for membership in the general federation direct
 The dates, May Is, have been selected for 1917 Baby Week, which bids fair to be an even larger and more worthwhile celebration than last year
 The present biennial period must be one of great coordination and unifca- ton of forces. We have grown so rap4 idly, and have so many splendid workers In the field, that we should utilize them to the fullest. We must go forward in ev- cry department. Each state chairman is member of the correspondence de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-06

glad to learn that she is improving since her recent illness.
 Miss Orline Perkins will leave soon for New York, where She will study at Co., lumbia.
 Mrs. A. D. Pitts of Selma will be the guest of Mrs Joe H. Stanfiel at Hanover court, this week, having come for the annual convention of Colonial Danes, of which she is vice president
 pr. and Mrs. George H. Searcy of Tus- caloosa have named their little daughter Harriet Persingsr.
 Mir and Mrs A. L. Boorse will return this week from an extensive wedding trip, having spent sometime in southern Cali fornia, later attending the wedding of MT. Boorse's sister in Milwaukee, and now spending a week in Washington for the inauguration.
 Mrs. John Lewis Cobb of Montgomery is spending few days with Mrs. w. R. J. Dunn on Chestnut Hill.
 Mrs. Florence Kelly of New York pres ident of the Consumers league of that city, will arrive Thursday to be the guest of Mrs w. l.. Murdoch until Monday
 
 Mrs. N w. Henry has returned to Memphis after spending a few days with relatives. She was accompanied by her mother, zfrs. S J. Dillon
 Mrs. E. Yw. Faith of Mobile is the guest of her Aunt, Mrs. Sam Perry, at her home on @aleventh avenue, south, having come for the convention of Colonial Danes.
 Mrs Rhett Goode of Mobile, third vice president of the Colonial Danes, is in Birmingham for the annual G1cnssation, Mrs Grimes Taylor has returned from Mobile
 Mr. Erie Stapleton left last week for Kentucky and West Virginia, where he will spend March and April.
 
 Mrs. W. s. Briggs is improving rapidly at her home, following an operation at the South Highland infirmary. MT. and Mrs Robert Meyer have re- stay in New York, and will go on a cruise in their yacht to Miami this week. MT. and Mrs B. F. Moore and Miss Margaret Moore have returned from Miami.
 MT. and Mrs. l. F.. Griffith have re- turned from their wedding trip to New Orleans and have taken apartments al the Gay-Teague. Mrs. Griffith, previous to her marriage few days ago, was Miss Hughlette Mae Adams, the attractive daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Beechel Adams of Birmingham.-Mont tgomery Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-06

pills. and all acquitted themselves ad- mirably with great credit to themselves, and their teacher. Among these were; Mrs. King, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. wood ward and Mrs. Warren and MT. Eugene Crowther Among the more advanced pupils who ellcited much applause were Miss Sadie Wilson and Miss Ruby Jas person and Mrs Hall and Mrs. Mason. The crowning feature of the evening came with the last number on the pro- gramme, Nicolaos trio, Protect Us Through the Coming Night" in which Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Mason and MT. O'Hare were heard to great advantage. For his support of the tenor role in such superb style, MT. O'Hare is deserving, perhaps of special mention and friends were pleased to note the progress he has made with his studies. At the close, the popular teacher, Mrs. Mullen was called repeatedly and yielding finally responded with several songs.
 Mrs. c. C. Adams will entertain a few intimate friends at luncheon on Thurs day in honor of Mrs. Edmund Gains of Tuscaloosa, who Is the guest of Mrs George Hogan.
 MT. Charles Day entertained at dinner party Saturday evening at the Country CluD COiHplHcHllilS NIT. dilu hlS ANcS mond Jones, who have recently returned from their wedding trip. The guests were MT. and Mrs. Jones, Miss Helen McCary, Miss Lydia Eustis, Miss Eula Weakley, Miss Katherine Ledbetter, MT. Sorsby Jemison, Mir Robert Malone and MT. Marsh.
 Complimenting Miss Emma Josephine Gelders and MT. Roy Sterne, bride and groom-elect, Miss Leona Loveman, who is to be their maid of honor, entertained at beautiful dinner party last evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. B. Loveman, on Fairview Circle. A yellow color plan was observed in the handsome table appointments, and yellow tulips were employed for the floral ornamental tion. The. guests included in this hos pitally were. Miss Gelders, MT. Stethe, Miss Minna Simpson, MT. Mervyn Sterne, Miss Bernice Meyer, MT. Irving Engel, Miss Elsie Fies, MT. Julian Adler, Miss Loveman, MT. Joseph Gelders.