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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
GERMANS HALT ON
THE RIGA FRONT

Copenhagen, Sept. 8.-Leading Ger
man military circles consider that
with the capture of the important ma
val bases of Riga and Duenamutnde,
operations on the Riga front have
virtually been ended, says a Berlin
dispatch to the National Tidende.
1t is considered too late in the year
to advance farther, as this would re-
quire the building of new roads and
the establishment of depots. On this
account the dispatch says, it is un-
likely that Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg will permit the troops to
continue the advance with Pttrograd
as the objective.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
By John III. Anderson.

When the call to arms came to the
United States on April 2 men from
all walks of life responded to answer,
with their lives if necessary. the
challenge thrown down by autocracy.
That there should be many students,
authors, college. men, lawyers, and
prominent llgures from every profess
sion is not surprising, it merely shows
that those who cherish ideals are
willing to fight for them when the
need arises.
Of the many branches of service
through which a man could do his
bit, aviation offered the strongest ap-
peal to men of courage, spirit and
those who love adventure for its own
sake. 1t is not surprising therefore.
that some of the most prominent fig
ures IN the world of college sports
should be assembled at the Pensacola
aeronautic station to learn the mas
terry of the new science.
ANY list must needs be inadequate,
for the record of each mans achieve
ment is a history in itself. 1t is
equally impossible to make the roster
complete, for as elsewhere nIodesty
and achievements go hand IN hand
and it IS difficrl ~ any of the
men TO tdfh Oh tilG1T 1OiIIf6IeF FldufS-S.
Pensacolians have met nearly all
of the men at the station, knew they
were a bunch of fine fellows" but
many are ignorant of their athletic
laurels The following partial list
will be of interest in the city, and
may acquaint friends at the station
with "Who's Who in the Flying
Corps"
C. G.. Mackie, of the University of
Nevada, all round athlete, and man
ager of the varsity baseball team.
Plays on the aero team here. To his
records on the baseball fiei,, he adds
those in water sports, and proved a
formidable contender in the Los An
geles Athletic Club swimming con-
test. Gridiron, track and ring are
all the same to him.
Pumpelly the Yale football star is
considered one of the greatest drop
kickers in the country. His famous
drop in the game against Princeton
clinched the victory for the Ellis by
80.
McDermott, world champion breast
stroke swimmer. and long distance
record holder. Recently, while on fur
lough he won the five mile swimming
race at Detroit. He is a member of
the Illinois Athletic Club.
Williamson, captain of Pittsburg
University Eleven last season, which
proved one of the strongest lines in
the grid. Chosen as All-American
quarterback. Is now captain of the
aeronautic station baseball team.
"Dick' Thompson, contender for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
CATCHES FINE LOT
OF RED SNAPPERS

Capt. Bennie Edmundson, in his
handsome speed launch, the Johanna.
made e flying trip out in the gulf
Yesterday afternoon, returning at
about 8 o'clock last night with a catch
of over one hundred pounds of the
beautiful red snappcrs.
Capt. Edmundson says that he has
had numerous fishing experiences,
but never in his life did a trip turn
out SO smoothly and so successfully.
ut was certainly great sport" he
said.
It is usually Capt. Edmundson's
mission to cater to the pleasure of
others, but on this occasion he stole
away a little time for himself. and
enjoyed it fully.
There is lot of real pleasure and
good sport to be had on our near by
waters, and that is just one good
thing many Pensacolians are over
looking" said Capt. Edmundson,
when he returned and proudly ex-
hibited his catch.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
RUSSIANS ARE
PREPARING To
MAKE 1 STAND
Retrograde Movement Has
Apparently Definitely
Halted.
DIGGING IN TO
RESIST INVADERS
Germans Movement on Rus
sian Front May Stop For
Coming of Fall Season
BY ASSOCIATED PREss.

Russia's probably new line in Ii
vonia, since the retreat from Riga, is
beginning to define itself. The Pc
trograd movement has apparently
definitely halted in some sectors.
where the Russians are digging in,
evidently preparing to make stand.
Opinions are the German movement
on the Russian front will not go
much farther this fall.
French troops have made more
gains on the right bank of the Meuse,
occupying important position and
capturing more than five hundred
prisoners, according to Paris.
In the Austro-Italian theatre, Cen
eral Cordona's forces are meeting
heavy resistance from the Austrians.
Rome respatches indicate the Italians
are confiSSut they can extend their
lines onward toward Triest, Austrla's
most important seaport.
There is little fi<&ing along the
British front in Belgium. In one or
the other war theatres there has
been important fighting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
U, S. COMMISSIONER
INVESTIGATES AFFRAY

At three o'clock yesterday after
noon Joe Marsh and Frank Laster,
both negroes were arraigned before
United States Commissioner Sullivan
on the charge of fighting. The af-
tray is alleged to have taken place at
the aeronautic station, and in which
Marsh was seriously stabbed by Las
ter. The Commissioner released
Marsh.
Laster, who has been drafted in the
second call for Escambia county was
told that # he waived all exemptions
and joined the national army. the
case would be dismissed. He has
not yet been examined physically. and
will be held until his claims are
passed upon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
RAILS COMMISSIONED.

Washington, Sept S.-The depart
ment of justice today agreed to en-
tirely remove the charge against
Lieut.. F. C. Rails, Jr., of Arcadia,
which prevented his being accepted in
the national army. Some time ago
Rails is alleged to have committed
some minor crime at Vicksburg, Miss,
in connection with the postoffice.
He is a lieutenant on the staff of
Colonel Harrison of the First Florida
regiment, and state Senator Ion
L. Farris, of Jacksonville came to
Washington in Rails behalf and has
succeeded in having the obstacle re-
moved.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
TRAMMELL IS
HEARD AGAIN
FLORIDA SENATOR is NOT sue
CESSFUL IN CONVINCING TIE
SENATE TO HIS WAY OF REA-
SONING.
Tallahassee Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal

Washington, Sept. 8. - Senator
speech in the Senate today urging the
adoption of an amendment he of
fered to the war revenue bill, pro-
viding that the exemption from the
war tax on incomes should be raised
from $1,000 to $4,000 for single men,
and from $4,000 to $4,000 for married
men. Trammell took the position that
there is ample opportunity to raise
the revenue from the large incomes,
without resorting to tax on incomes
of those who under the present in
creased cost of living, are not earning
sufficient to provide what the rea-
sonably well-to-do consider the COM
forts of life The amendment was
lost
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
Free School Book
Fund be Opened
by The Journal

Following a custom of long
standing, The Journal will open
its. free school book fund tomor-
row, and contributions will be re-
ceived at The Journal office.
The need this year is great, ac-
cording to Probation Officer Sam
Pinney, and unless the same lib
eral response is again made this
year, many children will be de-
prived of one of civilizations
priceless favors-education
Money for the purchase of
books. or books that have been
used but are in good condition
will be acceptable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
REOPEN PROBE INTO
MAUD KINGS DEATH

Salisbury, n. c., Sept. s.-Hayden
Clement, of this city solicitor for the
fifteenth judicial district announced
today that it was his intention to re-
open the investigation into the death
near Concord on the evening of Au-
gust 20, of Mrs. Maude A. King,
wealthy Chicago woman, and that his
first move probably would be to re-
call the coroner's jury which returned
a verdict that Mrs. King met death
as the result Of an accidental pistol
wound self-infiicted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
ANOTHER Y. M. c. A.
OFFICIAL ARRIVES

J. w. Peterson arrive in Pensacola
yesterday to assume the assistant Sec
retaryship of the Y. NJ. C. A. Mr..
Peterson comes to his new duties
from the Moody Bible Institute and
with experience which should at once
influence the local organization.
Plans are being made for the fall
opening of the Y. Nj. c. A. and for
the present Mr.. Peterson will act as
Physical Instructor, in addition to
his other duties.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
SAILOR COMMENDED.

Washington, Sept. S.-James Sails
man, chief boatswain mate on duty
at Pensacola aeronautic station. was
commended by Secretary Daniels to-
day for courage shown in the rescue
of comrade after a collision be-
tween a seaplane and flying boat.
Sallsman's leg was badly fractured in
the accident
He dived three times despite the
injury, however to bring the cox
swain of the boat, who could not
swim, up within reach of the pom
toons of the seaplane, where he
clung until rescued.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
THREE ITALIAN
SHIPS SENT DOWN

Rome, Sept. S.-Onlv three Italian
ships were sunk during the week end
ing September 2 it is officially an.
nounced.
''In all seas" says the statement,
steamers were sunk and one small
auxiliary sailing vessel was dam
aged by a torpedo attack. 1t was
towed into port"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
SHIP DELPHINE
SUNK BY SLINKER

An Atlantic Port, Sept. S.-The
British steamship Delphine, vessel
of 8,273 tons gross, register, one of the
White Star line feet has been sunk
by German submarine, according to
word received here today in shipping
circles. The sinking occurred Au-
gust Is the advices stated, off the
Irish coast, and while the vessel was
under armed convoy. All the crew
were saved
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
EMPEROR THANKS ARMY
WHICH CAPTURED RIGA

Berlin, Sept SIN thanking the
eighth German army for the capture
of Riga, Emperor William, in an adj
dress to troops at Riga Thursday,
said that such victory as Riga in
creased the prospects for peace soon.
By the capture of this town, the En-
peror said, all the German tribes
therein are liberated from long op-
preston. sAThe Lord of creation has
granted our prayers, and by His
daily breaSA has protected this army
and people at home against distress"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
DOWN WITH TRAITORS.
IN AMERICA is SLOGAN.

New York, Sept. s.-Under the cap
ton 'tDown with traitors" the Ameri-
can Alliance for Labor and Demo-
cracy today issued a statement. de-
claring the cause of the upheaval of
Russia is threatening success of the
revolution rests with the hired trait
ors in America. These traitors are
hired, and paid by German money un-
der the false pretense chat they rep
resent American labor, The Russian
divisions quit fighting because they
had reports from traitors in America.
This must cease, and masks of these
traitors must be stripped from their
faces"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
PLAYERS RESENT
OWNERS CHARGES

st. Louis, Sept. S.-John L. Lava1,,
shortstop of the st. Louis Americans
and Rerrill B. Pratt, second base:ran
yesterday filed suit for $4,000 each
against Philip de c. Ball, owner o.
the team, for alleged slanderous state
ments made in an interview given to
a morning paper several days ago.
In the interview Ball was quoted as
saying that the players We're laying
down."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
Another Case of Sinister
German Diplomacy Barred
by State Department
DISCLOSURE CAUSE
OF BIG SENSATION
What Effect Development
Will Have on Argentine's
Relations Not Known.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Sept. SCOPES of
three brief dispatches are made pub
lie by the State Department which
were messages to Berlin from Ger
man Charge Count Luxburg at Bue-
nos Aires, and forwarded by the
Swedish legation at Buenos Aires as
its own communications, has revealed
another case of sinister German di-
plomacy, is creating a sensation in
diplomatic Washington.
Besides advising that no conces-
sions be granted Argentina in the
submarine controversy, the despatch
es suggested that Argentina's ships
be sunk without any trace.
What effect the disclosures will
have on Argentina's relations with
Germ any is only to be guessed until
official word comes.
The Swedish diplomats here believe
the messages were sent without the
knowledge of the Swedish minister at
Buenos Aires.
The following was issued at the
State Department:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
CAR
STRIKE IS ENDED

Vlcksburg, Miss, Sept. S.-The
strike of street car employees of the
Vicksburg Traction Company was set
tied early today and trolley service,
which ceased Wednesday night was
resumed with full schedules. The
traction company, it was announced,
granted all demands of the strikers,
including increase in pay from 21 to
25 cents per hour and operation of the
cars with crews of two men each.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
EAST AFRICA SCENE
OF BLOODY BATTLE

Havre, Wednesday, Sept. 5.-The
following official communication deal
ing with the campaign in East Afri-
ca has been issued by the Belgian
war office:
The Germans have retreated to
the south bank of the Kelimbero river
In East Africa before a convergent
advance of Belgian and British
Sl-aoxoA-o
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
NOBLE WOMEN AID IN
COMFORTING SOLDIERS

Washington, Sept. S.-One hundred
women, serving with no pay and
bearing their own expenses, will take
charge of canteens and the rest sta
tions along a route which will be
travelled by American soldiers to and
from trenches. The women include
two sisters of Secretary Lansing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
CHARGED WITH WEARING
A SERVICE UNIFORM

r. Shuford, young negro was
brought before Unsted States Com
missioner Sullivan yesterday on the
charge of wearing portions of the ap-
parel of a United States soldier while
not a member of the military forces
of the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
GERMAN DUPLICITY.

Besides revealing the means in
which Germany used Sweden n her
Vaccinations in Argentina, the dis
patches show how the German
charge, at the time Argtneina was
having a critical diplomatic contro-
versy with Germany over submarine
destruction of her ships, was sending
through the Swedish legation infor-
nation of the sailings of certain ves-
sells with recommendations that they
be sunk, without leaving any trace"
and in other dispatches was inform
ing his government how to regard Ar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
DEPARTMENTS STATEMENT.

DER An MEN . > A EMENl.
"The Secretary of State today
made the following statement:
THE department of state has se-
cured certain kilograms from Count
Luxburg, German charge d'affaires
at Buenos Aires, to the foreign office
at Berlin which, | regret to say, were
despatched from Buenos Aires by the
Swedish legation as their own offic-
ial messages, addressed to the Stock
holm foreign office.
The following are translations of
the German text:
MAY 10, 1917. No. 80. This gov
ernment has now released German
and Austrian ships in which hitherto
a guard has been placed In con-
sequence of the settlement of the
Monte (protegide) case, there has
been a great change in pnolic feeling.
Government will in future only clear
Argentine ships as far as Las Pal
mas. l beg that the small steamers
Oran Guazo, 31st of January (mean-
ing which sailed 31st) 300 tons,
which are (now) nearing Bordeaux
with view to change the flag, may
be spared if possible or else sunk
without a trace being left Cspurlor
versenkto.
(Signed) "LUxBURG."
"sJuly 8, 1917. No. So.
"1 learn from a reliable source
that the acting minister for foreign
affairs who is a notorious ass and
anglophile, declared in a secret ses-
sion of the senate that Argentine
would demand from Berlin a promise
not to sink more Argentina ships, If
not agreed to, relations would be
broken off. | recommend refusal
and, if necessary calling in the medl-
tation of Spain.
"LUXBURG'."
"tJuly 9, 1917. No. 81.
"'Without showing any tendency to
make concessions, postpone reply to
Argentine note until receipt of furth-
er reports. A change of ministry is
probable. As regards Argentine
steamers, I recommend either COM
them without leaving any traces or
letting them through They are all
quite small. -
"IUXBURG'."
Copies of official dispatches sent to
the Berlin foreign office by Count
the German charge in Bue-
nos Aires, in cipher through the
legation there as its own
were made public by
Secretary Lansing. without any COM
ment as to how they fell into the
hands of this government, or any in
dication of what is to come from the
disclosure.
Copies of the state departments |
were delivered at the |
same time they were made public to !
the Argentine embassy and the Swed- |
sh legation here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09
I II : w E A T III E r

Generally fair Sunday and Monday.
Gentle east winds, except variable over
northwest portion.
Highest temperature yesterday, IS de-
grees; lowest &c degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-09

(Constnned on Page Twelve).
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19
. Half Your Living -
Without Money Cost

A right or wrong start in 1917 will
make or break most farmers in the
South. We are all facing crisis.
This war in Europe puts things in
such uncertainty that no man can
foresee the future with any degree of
clearneSs.
< The sure and certain increase in
cotton acreage means lower cotton
prices next fall. Cost of all food and
grain products is high, so high that
no one can afford to buy and expect
to pay out with cotton.
It's a time above all others to play
safe; to produce all possible food,
grain and forage supplies on your
own acres; to cut down the store bill.
A good piece of garden ground,
lightly planted, rightly tended and
kept planted the year round, can be
made to pay half your living. 1t will
save you more money than you made
on the best five acres of cotton you
ever grew!
Hastings 1917 Seed Book tells all
about the right kind of a money saw
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in it. 1t tells about the field crops as
well and shows you the clear road to
real farm prosperity. It's Free. Send
for it today to n. G. HASTINGS co.
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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19

The Hon Elihu Root is first, last
and all the time patriot as we'll
as IA statesman. "This is no time
for partisanship," said he to re-
publican meeting the other night:
mo coalition government is need
ed, but we must all support the
president and his administration
in the hour of criticism" This
is the sentiment that animates all
true Americans. We may as we'll
make up our minds that the critics
will need a good deal of watching.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19

roads under this Act, in Lea .of
paying the taxes assessed {, en-
for road duty, and such ro"& pit
shall be received by tie Ir>' ee
in payment of said taxes. ny
person liable for road duty IN l@r
the provisions of this Act, Who
after being notified by the s.. n
intendent of roads or the over II
Of any road, fails and refuse: toE
perform the labor upon said road
or pay the amount assessed
against him under \the provisions
of this Act, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and the Superin-
tendent of roads shall, before
making final report, for any one
year, have such delinquent app:e-
hended, brought before some jus-
tice Of the peace to answer the
charge of a dereliction of duty,
and upon conviction he shall be
fined an amount not to exceed
that assessed against him for road
duty, and pay all costs of the
cause, and in case of failure to pay
or secure the fine and costs as
sessed against him in such case,
shall be committed to the work.
house of said county until he has
worked out and paid said fine and
costs under the rules and regula-
tons of said institution.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted,
That the said Road Commission
created under this Act, shall have
charge and supervision Of the
workhouse and the prisoners con-
fined therein in all counties COM
ing under the provisions of this
Act, and it shall be the duty of
said Board of Commissioners to
work all prisoners confined in the
workhouse of said counties upon
the public roads, and the said
Board is authorized and vested
with power to make and formu-
late any and all rules for the regu-
lation of the workhouse and work
ing of the prisoners therein.
Sec. II. Be it further enacted,
That. the County Court of any
county coming under the provi-
sions of this Act shall have juris-
diction of all roads in the County,
and the Commission created TN
der the provisions of this Act
shall be amenable to said court,
and the failure upon the part of
any member of said Commission
to faithfully, honestly, impartially
and efficiently perform the duties,
Of his office shall upon motion fl
any member Of the court, or upolI
petition of any ten citizens and
taxpayers of the county, after a
proper hearing before the COURT
~ a majority vote of said court,
oe removed from office; and mi
:ase of such removal or in case Of
my vacancy upon the Commis-j
ion by death, resignation or oth,|
rwise, the remaining members OIL
he Board shall constitute tie
Commission until said vacancy|
S filled by the Court, which shall
re done by an election at quar-
erly term of said Court.
Sec. II. Be it further enacted,
That all laws and parts Of laws in
onfict with this Act be, and the
anne are hereby repealed, and
hat this Act take effect from andi
tter its passage, the public well
are requiring it.
Passed March %, 1917.
w. R. CRABTREE,
Speaker of Senate.
CLYDE SHROPSHIRE.
peaker of the House of Repre-
Sentatives.
Approved March 80, 1917.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19
j w STONE

Mr. Bruno Schubert has been ap
pointed agent for the Fairbanks,
Morse Kerosene Engine. The best
engine on the market. See him for
prices and terms.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19
Quarterly County Court

Quarterly County Court
convenes the gFirst Monday in Janufry, April
July ,ad October, with tas following Justices
the Peace: $751;.
list els. P. H. Adcock and J. B. Webster
End A. Joyner, N. L. Duncan, ID. A. Tay-
ior
3rd g. w. Bingham. John Powell.
gta Jno A. Jones, P.W Hulder, Bruno
kchubert.
sth Dist. w. M. Billiard, A. 8. Griffith.
9Th " II. H. Pitman, H. A. Lewallen.
7th M. NJ. Grad, T.. M. Adkins.
A. 9Th " A. M. Bishop, Hous Lee.
oth Alex Handy, II. H. MAIDEN.
j. M. Langley, II. A. Cross, WIS
campbell.
fith Dist. d. w. q. Hickman, Robt Lyons.
( 18TH - Chas Pearson, ]. ID. Young.
w. u. Stricklin, Judge
s. II. Jestes, clerk.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19

Do it now. Send us the price of
years subscription. We need
tbr money.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19

Adolph Freytag Will grind every
Wednesday and Saturday. Take
your grist to him to grind. IL
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19
CIR minal and Law Court

Or minal and Law Court
conyenss oa Second Monday in April. August
and December.
Ken Hicks, Judge,
W. H. Buttran, Attorney Gen.
CIV Summers. Clerk.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19

The Morgan County Press
500 a year in adv aEce.. =
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-04-19
COURT CALANDER
Chancery Court

Chanccry Court
cmS4ncs on the Third Monday in May ana No
veneer.
A. H. Roberts, Chancellor.
R. A. Davis, Clerk add Master.