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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
Senate, However, Refuses to
Remove Ban of Secrecy
on Executive Session.
ANOTHER BILL OVER
GOVERNORS VETO
Special Message Urges Con
sideration Of State Reap
portionment Legislation.
Tallahassee Bureau,
Pensacola Journal.

Tallahassee, May lit is learned
that an effort was made in the ex-
ecutive session of the senate to re-
lease the ban Of secrecy in the mat
ter of the appointment of Senator
Alexander as judge Of the seventh
judicial circuit instead of the regular
nominee, an appointment which the
senate refused to confirm. The eff
fort failed, however, and those who
stood to confirm Alexander, under
stood to be about ten, remain I'M
known. The house committee, to
which the governors veto of the sen
ate bill providing for extension of
tins for the revision of statutes was
referred, agreed to report favOrably
to passing the bill over the veto. The
senate has already over-ridden the
veto, with only one dissenting vote.
Inspector of Diaries.
Aside from a short debate on a
bill by Senator MacWilliams provid-
ing for yearly inspection of diaries,
the senate pursued its routine work
this afternoon without interruption.
The bill had received an adverse re-
port by the public health committee,
and the author was defending it on
the floor when it was indefinitely
postponed. The debate was one of the
liveliest of the session, and one of
the few in which the members en-
gagged in levity.
The only bill of Importance which
passed was that providing for a state
board of engineering examiners and
requiring engineers to have licenses
issued by the board.
ReappOrtiOnment Legislation.
After debating all the morning as
I to whether or not a bill to reappOr-
/ ton the state should be made a spe-
! cial order, the house this Afternoon
= passed a resolution to sit as a com.
mittee of the whole next Wednesday
/ to consider reapportiOnment. The
matter was brought to the attention
/ of the legislature by Governor Cats
in a special message, and was
: brought up in the senate this morn
, ing, when a resolution was introduced
and went over until tomorrow. The
governor stated that gross inequali
ties exist because of the failure o.
. the legislatures for twenty years Il
comply with the constitutional man
dates that the state should be re
apportioned every ten years.
After the Motorists.
The only other matters of Support
ance to come before the house thi
afternoon were two bills relating t.
motorists. The first, as a senate bill
prohibiting the use of public high
ways by vehicles of a destructive ma
ture, while the other provides fo
classification and inspection of gaso
line.
A Bill prohibiting the sale, transfe
or concealment of public propert
with intent to evade taxes, was ais
passed and goes Immediately to tn
senate.
In a short executive session befor
dinner the suspensions of Count
! Commissioner Crump, of Leon cour
ty, and County Solicitor Howell, c
Duval county, were sent to the sen
ate by Governor Cats.
Routine Morning Work.
Routine business occupied the sen
ate for its entire morning session an
there was practically no debate. .
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
FLAG RAISING
At HOSPITAL
At 5 p, m. Navy Yard and
Fort Participate-Prom-
inent Men Will Speak.

much interest is manifest in the
ceremonies incidental to the flag rails
ing at the Pensacola hospital to take
place this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The
flag and pole have been donated to
the hospital by physicians and frtenos
and an appropriate program has been
arranged.
Judge W. B. Sheppard. of the Unit
ed States court, will deliver the adj
dress, and a speech will also be made
bv DR. F. G. Renshaw. The Red
Cross chorus. consisting of about
twenty-five young ladies, will sing
patriotic selections, and the band
from Fort Barrancas, the famous
Eighth Artillery musical organiza-
ton. will be on hand to furnish the
music.
Capt. !. L. Jayne, commandment at
the Pensacola aeronautic station, as
we'll as Captain John NJ. Mcbride,
commanding, at Fort Barrancas, will
be among the prominent personages
who will attend unless otherwise pre-
vented.
Ministers of the city, school chill
dren and teachers have been extended
special invitations. 1t is expected
that the ceremonies, will be attended
by hundreds of citizens.
The Pensacola Electric Company
notified the committee yesterday that
the company will furnish free trans
portation to the band to and from the
city, for which courtesy the commit
tee desires a public expression Of
their appreciation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
Technicalities Take Time.

Washington, May 17.-When the
army bill came up in the senate to-
day for final action on the conference
report, it was thrown into a long de-
bate over technicalities, which SEN
atOr Chamberlain, chairman of the
military committee openly~characte
lied as hair splitting"
The principal contention was over
whether soldiers were being drafted
for "the existing emergency" or ''the
war"
Here we are at war" declared Mr..
Chamberlain, "and the senate is
splitting hairs on this proposition
with danger at our doors and threat
ening to send the bill back to con-
ference"
Senator Fletcher pointed out that
the existing" emergency could not
be stretched to continue men in ser
vice for some future exigency.
Senator Chamberlain served notice
on the senate that if it sent the re-
port back to conference there would
be no military legislation for thirty
or sixty days.
Senators Smith and Hardwick, Of
Georgia, Reed of Missouri and La
Toilette were among those who rails
ed objections.
Senator Smith of Georgia argued
that returning it to conference would
not delay raising an army as the men
being trained to officer it would not
be ready for ninety days.
Our real work is being done
across the Atlantic by the navy"
said Senator Smith. 1--WE ought to
write into this bill an express decla-
ration that the draft system dies
with this German war"
Senator Lodge opposed delaying
| the hill
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
NATIONAL GUARD IN
FEDERAL ARMY SERVICE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, May 17.-Between
thirty and sixty days will be requir-
ed after President Wilson signs the
army bill to bring the national guard
into the federal army under the ma
tional defense act. The units already
in service retain their status as mi
litiamen until the proclamation is is
sued.
The time for assembling the first
sixteen divisions will be determined
by the availability of supplies and
equipment. With twenty-five regi-
ments of cavalry in the regular army
there will be no necessity of adding
more to the mounted force for some
time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
NORWEGIANS HOLD
LIBERTY CELEBRATION

Norwegian vessels in port were in
holiday attire yesterday in honor Of
the 103rd anniversary of the indie
pendence of Norway. Some of the
ships had flags fiuttering from every
point, and on shore many pleasant
gatherings were held, in which local
and transient Norwegians gathered
and fittingly celebrated the import
ant anniversary of the Norsk coun-
try. This is about the same as the
4th of July celebration in the United
States, or about on the same prin-
cinle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
BOB. BLACKWELL IN
ESCAMBIA co. JAIL

Bob Blackwell, charged with muir
der, was turned over to the jailer at
the Escambia county jail yesterday
morning, probably until the next term
of court in Okaloosa county. Sheriff
Sutton. of Okaloosa county, was here
and with a deputy, turned the man
over to Jailer John Van Pelt.
Sheriff Sutton brought no news Of
the other Blackwell brother who made
his escape about two weeks ago, but
it is understood that every effort Is
being made to locate him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18

put in readiness for the outing.
Dressing tents for bathers will be
erected on both the Lagoon and the
gulf beach and boats will be provided
for fishing.
L. W. Hardy is making extensive
plans for the barbecue and promises
the best feast of the kind ever served
in West Florida.
AS June 1st will be a general half
holiday the committee, which is work
ing under the direction of Judge A.
c. Blount, is arranging for a large
attendance.
Auto transportation will be provid-
ed for all who attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
SHIP GOES DOWN,
OVER HUNDRED LOST
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

San Francisco, May 1.-THE three
masted ship Standard, owned by Lib
by, Mcneil and Libby, was wrecked
off Cape Constantine, in Bering Sea,
according to a report. Of the one
hundred and fifty men aboard, only
tventv-nire were rescued.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
MOBILIZATION OF FARM
LABOR STARTS, SHORTLY
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, May 17.-Organiza-
ton of the national government sys-
tenn for supplying farm labor will be
cultural ard labor departments. En-
rollment of hundreds of thousands Of
men, women and boys will then be-
gin. The plan will be carried out
by the cooperation of states and
counties. A board will be named to
direct the work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
MAY WHIP GERMANY BEFORE
AMERICAN ARMY ARRIVES

Chicago, May 17.-Secretary Ne
Adoo, in a speech urging support for
the liberty loan, declared prompt fl.
nancial assistance to the allies may
enable them to gain a decisive VIC
tory before the American army is
sent tn Europe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
Japanese Gunboats
to Join in the Chase of
German Submarines

Paris, May 18,-A num-
her of Japanese gunboats
Itave arrived at Marsailles to
aid in hunting down the
German submarines and CON
voying French merchant
01Rn.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
SPANISH TRAIL
CONVENTION|N
TALLAHASSEE
Delegates Arriving at Capt.
tai in Large Numbers
for Meeting.
HELD TODAY
AND TOMORROW
Governor Will Welcome the
Visitors for the State on
the Opening Day.
Tallahassee Bureau,
Pensacola Journal.


the Old Spanish Trail convention to
be held at the Leon County High
School auditorium in Tallahassee on
Friday and Saturday, are arriving
hourly, and the work OF registration
is progressing briskly under the di-
rection of Mrs. F. R. S. Phillips,
secretary Of the Tallahassee Booster
club. Last minute changes have been
made in the program, which, correct
ed, will be as follows for the two
days:
Friday, May 18th.
10 a. m.
Convention called to order by Dr.
Edward COnradi, acting president of
Tallahassee Boosters Club.
lnvocation-Rev. w. S. Lawler.
Address of Welcome-Hon. Sidney
J. Cats, governor of Florida.
Address of Welcome-Dexter NJ.
Lowery, mayor Of Tallahassee.
Address of Welcome-Fred c. FL
lott, president of Tallahassee Motor
club
Response-Stewart A. Leblanc,
secretary Old Spanish Trail Associa-
ton.
William F. Cooke, State
Highway Commissioner of Florida.
Address-XaEier A. KRAMER, State
Highway Engineer Of Mississippi.
Afternoon Session.
p. m.
Reports Of officials Of Old Spanish
Trail Association.
Proposed amendments to bylaws.
Address-C. K. ,McQuarrie. State
Farm Demonstration Agent, Univers-
itv of Florida.
Preparedness and Good Roads"
4:30 p. n.
for officials of Old Spanish Tran AS
ISOLATION and delegates to the con
vention.
8:15 p. m.
Address-Hoporablo w. =. NcRae,
Commissioner of Agriculture of Flor
ida.
Address-W. NJ. Clemens. Secre-
tarv of Chamber of Commerce of
Mobile, and director of Old Spanish
Trail Association.
Address-John Craft, President
Alabama State Good Roads Associa.
Saturday, May 18th.
$50 a. M.
Automobile trip over the Old Snan-
ish Trail and Dixie HIGHWAY. and
visit to the Florida State College for
! Women.
| 1920 a. m.
Address-Stewart A. Leblanc, Sec
rotary Old Spanish Trail Association.
Five minute reports of DELEGATES
on conditions of Old Spanish Trail, by
states and counties.
Short talks by officials of Highway
! Associations.
Invitations for next convention
/ mo invitations will be considered
from cities east of Mobile.)
Adjournment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair Friday and Saturday. gentle
south winds
Yesterdays temperature: Highest, IS
degrees; lowest, 81 degrees.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
REPORT MANY CASES
OF RHEUMATISM NOW
Says we must keep feet dry;
avoid exposure, and eat
less meat.

sStay off the damp. ground, avoid
exposure. keep feet dry. eat less
meat, drink lots OF water and above
all take a spoonful of salts occasion
ally TO keep down uric acid.
Rheumatism is caused by poisonous
toxin, called uric acid. which is gene
rated in the bowels and absorbed into
the blood. 1t is the function of the
kidneys to filter this acid from the
blood and cast 1t out in the urine. The
pores OF the skin are alsos means
of freeing the blood OF this impurity
In damp and chilly. cold weather the
skin pores are closed. thus forcing
the kidneys to do double work. they
become weak and sluggish and fail to
eliminate this uric acid which keeps
accumulating and circulating through
the system, eventually settling in the
joints and muscles causing stiffness,
soreness and pain called rheumatism.
At the first twinge Of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces Of Jad Salts; put a tablespoon
full in a glass of water and drink
before breakfast each morning for a
week. This is said TO eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus Kidding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and Is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon Juice, combined with lithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject
to rheumatism. Here you have a
pleasant, effervescent lithia-water
is beneficial to your kidneys as yell.
-Adyt
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
HOWARD NEW DUPONT CHIEF
National Savings Treasurer Elected
President of Bank.

George Howard, prominent in busi-
ness and social circles who for years
has been treasurer and cashier of the
National Savings and Trust Company,
yesterday was elected president of the
Dupont National Bank, to MI the
vacancy made by the resignation of
Ezra Gould. Mr.. HowsSd assumed his
new duties today, havikyy rendered his
resignation as treasurer and cashier
of the National Savings and Trust
Company as soon as he was notified
of his election to the presidency OF
the Dupont
William B. Hibbs. who recently ac-
quired control of the Dupont National
through purchase of the stock held
by Mr.. Gould and some of his associ-
ates, announced today that no fur
ther changes in the officers of the
bank are contemplated, but that the
board of directors probably will be
enlarged.
The bank Is equipped with safe
deposit boxes and its furnishings are
modern.
Mr.. Howard, the new president. be-
gan his banking career at the age of
twenty-four as a clerk in. the Ma
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
DRAMA TOO HEAVY
FOR FRAILPLAYERS
Macedonian Cry for Physical
Developer Emanates From
Amateur Burden Bearers.

wanted-A physical trainer for
quick work in developing the muscle
of the Drama League Players.
Huh, the man who tosses cannon
balls around in a vaudeville act ought
to- have that part" painted Ralph
Hayes, who in private life Is secre-
tary to the Secretary of War, but who
does not find official problems nearly
SO heavy as the 1s0pound or so dead
weight of Edwin Ludwig, whom he Is
compelled to carry on the stage In
'The Brink of Silence" one OF the
original one-act plays the Drama
League Players are giving this week.
Detlow Marthinson Is another com
plainant. In "Fe, Fl, Fo, Fum," the
Players pantomime, Mr.. Marthinson
is called upon to carry blithely about
the stage girls who have tainted.
Me for the old-fashioned girl who
did not go in for athleticsi The mod
ern girl is some heavy" was his
plant.
The pantomime is a distinctly ath-
letic performance, anyway. Miss
Mary Minnix reports that she Is
bruised and sore in every muscle area
from the strenuous part in which she
is banged about, hidden under a huge
hat box and required to perform 9TH
er gymnastic feats.
When the suthor OF "Sapho" cast
the hero to carry a heroine up q
flight OF stairs the moralists objected,
but the actors complained even more
strenuously. James ]. Corbett saw
chance to enter the dramatic field
about that time.
The Drama League Players are cry
ing for amateur playwrights'to "have
a heart" henceforth, or furnish
GYMNASIUM.
The four one-act productions, all by
Washington authors, are to be re-
peated tonight and tomorrow night
at the Wilson Normal School.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
Sick-Headache!

DR.. IL. Caldwell says that this exceed.
tngly distressing disease does not short
en- life, but does not appear to be durable.
Sufferers from this affiic ton are con-
demneo 70 undergo the periodical at
tacks every few weeks until they are
forty years Of age. after which the attacks
are less frequent, and finally disappear
entirely. Palliative measures during the
attack are all that tt IL possible 70 sug-
gest, while care In the diet IL the best
preventive measure. An attack may
often be prevented by taking two anti
kAmnia tablets when the nEst symptoms
appear, and one anti-kAmniA tablet every
two hours during the attack shortens it,
eases the pain and brings rest and quiet.
Anti-kamnia tablets may be obt aimed
nhay quickly relieve al pain,
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
pretty Baby Compile
J No Sign Of Wrinkles
or Coarse SdlloW Skin
MMsHmdaBamaaRtpe hupH
Renew the Glow of Youthful FRESH
pesR with Creme Tokalon Roseated-
EntireIx Different from Any
Other Cream.

Other Cream.
Everybody loves a pretty, baby-like
complexion, and now there is no rea-
son why any woman, no matter what
looking her skin, cannot surprisingly
increase her beauty and attractive
ness. It makes no difference how
many soaps, creams. lotions and
other vaunted treatments you have
tried without success, IL your COM
plexion is not clear. soft. and velvety
and practically free from any sign of
wrinkles or blemishes, you have not
been helping 1t in the Right Way.
No woman can be beautiful and have
complexion glowing with girltsh
freshness unless she gives her skin
an opportunity to act freely and re-
new its youthful. flexible activity.
Many a wrinkled. hollow-cheeked,
faded looking. woman with saggtng
facial muscles has regained her
charm by means OF the toilowing
beautiful and youthful-looking, you
owe IL to yourself, and to those whose
you seek, to make the fol-
lowing test tonight: Look at your
face In the miTvor under bright
light and see IL you have crowsfeet
or pouches around the eyes, deep
lines or burrows In the forehead or
about the mouth, enlarged pores,
or a coarse. sallow. mot
tied complexion. Then wash your
face in clear, warm water and rub in
a teaspoonful of Creme Tokalon
which Is entirely different
from any other cream. In the morn
ing wash the face with cold water
and rub In more Of the Roseated
Cream, after which use a pure, spe-
cially adherent face powder like
Poudre Petalias or Poudre Fascina-
tion de Tokalop. You will be sur
prised at the instant improvement
Day by day watch how the old. hard
ened. coarse, rough skin becomes new,
fresh. soft, and beautiful. due simply
to osmosis of the skin. produced bY
helping II in the Right Way. But
don't expect to accomplish this with
creams, soaps. or lotions containing
a large amount Of free alkali. as IL Is
only a question OF time when this
will dry out the skin. relax the pores,
destroy the delicate tissue. and COM
pletely ruin the complexion You
must use a pure, neutral. specially
prepared product. such as Creme To-
kaIon Roseated, to rebuild the worn.
out ceAs, so as to bring back a true.
eiriish freshness and glowing lowell
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
PLAN VACATION ACTIVITIES.

A comprehensive scheme for vaca-
ton educational activities for the
students of the public schools will be
discussed at a meeting Of the Henry
ID. Cooke Home and School Association
tomorrow evening at that school
Among the speakers will be o. H.
Benson. of the Department of Agricul-
ture: Fred Drummer, head of the
municipal swimming pools: Miss NJ.
Stockard, F. H. Woodward. Titus U1ke.
Miss A. NJ. AtLee, and Miss E. H.
Jones.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19

tional Savings and Trust Company.
He wNs for three years president Of
the Georgetown Gas Light Company
and has served from time to time on
the directorates Of financial institu-
tions.
Selection Of a successor to Mr.. How
ard as treasurer of the National Saw
ings and Trust Company Is to be
made at the next meeting OF the
board.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
Commodore HogE Host.

Commodore and Mrs. William s.
Hogg entertained, informally at din,
Cathedral avenue in compliment to
Miss Geraldine Boush, who is staying
with them. The guests included Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Clifford ]. Boush,
Miss Ruth Wilson, Harris Franklin,
and DR.. Edmund T. N franklin.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Boush, who
have recently returned to Washing
ton, have opened their residence, 2O2O
N street, for the spring months.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
ASK LENIENT MEANS
Twenty Supporters Of President Pc
tItIon for Free Preas and Speech.


Twenty prominent Americans who
supported President Wilson In the
last campaign today addressed ian
open letter to him asking that he
give out a statement discouragtng
acts tending to Jeopardize the rights
of free speech, free press, Rnd free
assemblage.
The letter Is signed by Herbert
croly, Matthew Hale, Judge Ben
Lindsey, Charles c. Birmingham,
Charles J. Rhoades, Oswald Garrison
Willard, Jane Adams, Lillian ID. Wald,
Amos r. Z. Pinchot, Paul U. Kellogg.
owen r. Lovejoy, Mrs. Glendower
Evans, L. HoIlingsworth Wood. Emily
Green Balch, Max Eastman, DR.. John
Lovejoy Elliott, Norman NJ. Thomas,
Celia. Lewisohn, Agnes b. Leach,
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise, and PROF
Henry r. Mussey.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19

this country. have taken one Of Mr.. j.
Norman Whitehouse's cottages on
Prices Neck. Newport. for the coming
season.
Fegg Mallory. Of Asheville. N. c.. is
visiting his aunt. Mrs. Lula NJ. Morgan.
at her residence. 1902 C street Mr.. NAL
lory has Just returned from Mexico.
Mrs. William Bayard Hale, who has
been spending some time at GNaturai
Bridge, Va, is at the Willard for
several days on her way to her home
In Rochester, N. Y.
Mrs. Luther w. Mott, wife of Con-
gressman Mott, of New York, gave
a luncheon today at the Army and
Navy Club in honor OF Mrs. SPEAKER,
State regent of the d. A R., OF New
York, and the delegates from north
ern New York, who are attending the
d. A. r. congress.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19

We know, that is entirely free from sulphur.
lead, silver, mercury. zinc. aniline, coal tar
products or their derivatives. That prepara-
tion is called 'Brownatone." II IL so easy
and safe TO apply that the wonder is that
anyone ever uses anything else.
"Brownatone" Instantly tints the hair to
any shade Of brown Cor black) hat may be
desired. II the gray shows on Vou- temples
or IL streaking your hsir-if the ends Of your
hair are lighter than the balance, or ii for
any reason you wish TO stain all or part Of
your hair-use "Brownstone
sample and a booklet will be sent you
from manufacturers only) upon receipt Of
iOc Mention shade desired.
All OF the leading drug stores sell Drown
atone" Two sizes &c and H.O0
Insist on 'Brownztone"' your hair
dresser's.
Prepared by The Renton PhArmacaI Co.
6ls Scott St. Covington, Ky,
For sale in Washington by O'DonnelI'.
Drug Stores. Peoples Drug Stores and other
Ir-diug desiers.-Advt
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
Miss Somehow To Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs Moses Sonneborn, OF
Baltimore. announce the engagement Of
their doughter. Miss Beulah Sonneborn.
to Herbert A Simon, OF Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. sonneborn and Miss Son.
neborn will be at home at the Nelman
Apartments Sunday evening from 8 to
10 o'clock
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
Wonderful Results!

Try Lux. Try it with hot waterl
Lux won't irJure anything that pure
water alone won't iryure. No matter
what soap you use now-see for your
self what a remarkable difference Lux
The Washington times., 1917-04-19

The president and board OF mana
gers OF the Christ Child Society will
have their annual meeting at Rausch-
er's tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Rev. DIR. William ]. Kerby will
make an address. An exhibit of meth
DDS OF work will open at 3. Tea will
be served.