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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
ALIENS; KEEP
MOUTH SHUT
AND OBEY LAW
Is Advice by the Attorney
General-Have Moth
ing to Fear.
ALL CAUTIONED
AGAINST HYSTERIA
District Attorney Nicely
Makes Statement to
the Press.

"Obey the law; keep your mouth
shut; and so long as they observe this
warning and have not hitherto been
implicated in plots against the inter-
ests of the United States, no German
alien need fear any action by this de-
partment," is the advice District At
torney Nicely is authorized to give by
the attorney general of the United
States.
Although the federal department
here has been very busy during the
last few weeks, most of the work has
been done somewhat under cover,
without any show of publicity, but
things have now reached point"
states Mr.. Nicely, shat a general
statement should be given the pub
lic."
The statement to the public from
United States District Attorney John
L. Nicely follows:
TN the absence of any method es-
tablished by law to afford protection
to citizens or subjects of a nation
with which the United States is at
war, and who may be resident or So
journing in the United States, it
seems advisable for this department
at this time to indicate its views.
Experience in other countries has
demonstrated that especially at the
outbreak of hostilities and immedi-
ateIv thereafter, innocent persons
have lost their lives or suffered seri-
Gus property damage at the hands of
mobs and of more or less irresponsi-
BILE i,dividuals, and indeed in some
instances at the hands of persons who
are ordinarily sober and conservative
citizens, but who have temporarily al
lowed their passions to get the bet
ter of their good judgment.
"This department feels very
strongly that any violence directed
against persons simply because of
their nationality or friendly attitude
toward a country with which the
United States may be at war would
be a most serious blot upon the name
of this country.
sCit ems of foreign country with
whic'. ne United States may be at
war - engage in improper or un-
lawful activities against it or itS cit
liens will be promptly and adequate-
ly dealt with in accordance with law,
but all who refrain from such hos
tilities and abide by the laws of this
country are entitled to pursue in
peace their lives and occupations"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09

your message to the congress of the
United States and the resolution
adopted by congress declaring that a
state of war exists with Germany;
and
Whereas, We have cast our lot with
America and adopted these United
States as our country and our home;
Therefore, Be it resolved, that we
hereby pledge our loyalty to you and
the United States of America, and
such means as may be adopted by
you for the defense of this country
and her rights and the preservation
of the integrity Of our nation will
have our earnest and active support
at all times. The committee:
D. COCORENES, Chm.
c. STRATIGAKIS,
NICK GALATSNOS,
GEO. ANGELETOS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Ten TURKISH
I AIKEN
BY RUSSIANS
Captured by Destroyers and
Sent Into the Port of
- Trebizond.
RUSSIAN TROOPS
NEARING TURKEY
British Make Another Ad-
vance and Phenomenal
Airplane Raid.
RY ASSOCIATES PRESS.

Except for the advance of British
over front of nearly mile and
three quarters north of Louveral,
which lies midway between Bapaume
and Cambria, artillery duels and
trench raiding have marked fighting
in western front. Berlin reports the
repulse with heavy losses of French
troops at Laffaux, northeast of Sois-
sons. British airInen raided German
lines fifty miles behind the front.
Landing of Russian troops on the
Black sea coast of Asia Minor is re-
ported. Russians said to have made
the landing from destroyers near the
mouth of the river Termeth, one hun
dred and eighty miles west of Trebi-
zond. Turkish observation posts
were burned. Ten Turkish sailing
vessels were captured by destroyers
and taken to Trebizond.
German Destroyer Destroyed.
London, April 8.-A German de-
stroyer was sunk and another dam
aged last night off the Belgian coast
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
8RAZIL IS EXPECTED 10
DECLARE WAR THISWEEK
CENTRAL AMERICA TOO
Greeks of Pensacola Express
Unreserved Loyalty to the u. S

In an enthusiastic meeting, attend
ed by over one hundred of their num-
Der, the Greek colony of Pensacola
Sunday afternoon adopted resolu-
tions, by acclaim, endorsing every
step of the policy of President Will
son leading up to and including the
declaration of war; and for the fu-
ture, declaring their allegiance to
this country and its support by every
means in their power.
The resolution, which has been
sent to the president, follows:
To the President of the United
States, Washington, D. C.
The Greek colony of Pensacola
Florida, in meeting assembled this
9Th day of April, A. D., 1917, do un-
qualifiedly endorse your course in
the present crisis with Germany and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
NAVY BALLOON ON
200 MILE HIKE; IN ALA.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, April 8.-Lieuten-
ant E. w. Coil and Ensign r. G.
Pennoyer of the naval aeronautic
training station, Pensacola, who left
Pensacola in a dirigible yesterday,
were forced to descend in wind end
rain storm last night at Northport,
Ala, near here.
Left Here Saturday.
The balloon with Lieut.. Coil and
Ensign Pennoyer left the Pensacola
aeronautical station Saturday for an
aH-night flight. Northport is about
200 miles north of Pensacola. The
balloon will be shipped back to the
local headquarters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Leading Firms Announce
Categorically They Will
Hold Places Open.
ALL WILL FOLLOW
SUIT IS BELIEF
Enlistment of Militia To-
morrow Night Eagerly
Awaited.

Pensacola men who enlist for their
country's defense will receive their
old jobs back the day they come
marching back from the warsl
At least number of the most
prominent business men here have al
-TSsfly put that promise on record, and
liftie doubt is entertsfned that 70
example will be universally followed.
Get Jobs Back.
First of all, The Pensacola Journal
announces that it will hold open the
position of everybody who enlists for
the defense of the United States, and
will reinstate him, if he desires, in
his old position, or one equally good,
when they return, honorably dis
charged.
r. W. Goodhart declares that eff
any of-the clerks or employees of the
National Bank of Commerce desire to
become members in this proposed
company (the militia organization, to
be begun tomorrow night, the bank
will assure them that their positions
will be open TO them upon their re-
turn or discharge from service"
Equally CATEGORICAL is the state
ment of S. T. McAdam, manager of
the Pensacola Ice Company. 81 will
be glad to re-employ any man now in
our employ" he says, "who enlists in
this company for the defense of our
country"
eve will encourage enlistment on
the part of our employees and their
positions will be open on their return
fCoo&;ruad Nv pavs SN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
PAUL REVERE s
LIBERTY GALL
De REPEATED
Anniversary of April Is to
Be Made National En-.
listrnent Day.
MAYOR DECLARES
1T A HOLIDAY
Urges All Who Do Not
Enlist Tomorrow to
Enlist Then.
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, President Wilson and
congress have declared war on
Germany and Whereas, April the
eighteenth, the one hundred and
fOrty-secOnd anniversary of the
battle of Lexington will be desig-
mated as national enlistment
day, l do hereby set it aside as a
civic holiday. A day on which
every true American should an
swer the call of the colors. 1t
was on April 18th, ITS, at mid
night that Paul Revere, imbued
with the spirit of liberty, and
took from Charleston, at a
signal from the Old North Tow
er, the ride that reused the min
ute men and made it possible for
them TO take their stand at Lex
ington, and caused Longfcllaw so
ima0rtalize him n p0eG. .s.et-
every school child read on April
18th, 'The Ride of Paul Revere"
Let it be read in the home, in the
theatres, in the moving picture
houses and in the churches. And
let every citizen do his part and
show President Wilson that PEN
sacola is imbued with the spirit
of Paul Revere.
Especially do l call on all
those who would prefer to serve
their country in the national
guard. to attend the rally Tues
day night, April 10, at armory
hall, and then and there enroll
themselves in the company of
militia Pensacola is required to
furnish.
GEO. HI. HINRICHS,
Mayor.
The above proclamation was mad
by the mayor upon affiliating himsel
with the National Enlistment Da
movement, to be held on April Is, tn
anniversary of Paul Revere's famou
rice, alarming the liberty lovin
country to arms.
Pensacola does not have to wait III
I'll April Is, however, reasoned til
4
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
CARGO OF MAHOGANY
ARRIVES In PORT

With a cargo of mahogany logs the
American steamship William H. Muir
ply arrived in port yesterday after
noon and was assigned a berth on the
east side of Central wharf, where the
logs will be discharged.
Other arrivals of yesterday were
the Norwegian steamship Falk, which
came from foreign ports, and The
British schooner Charlevoix, which
arrived from Havana, the sailing yes
sci bein0 consigned to the Stearns
Lumber Company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
GOMPERSSAYs
NOSTR|kENOW
Safety of the Nation" First
Consideration, Says the
Labor Federation.
CONTINUED on Page g.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, April S.--Ne strike or
labor disputes of any kind during the
war is the program of the labor COM
nittee of the council of national de-
lenses advisory committee headed by
Samuel Gompers. In a report made
public tonight the committee declares
the defense and safety of the ma
ton must be the first consideration
of all patriotic citizens" 1t declares
all labor changes should be made only
after investigation and approval OF
the couns.s # defense.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Raider" Now Develops
Into Derelict Reported
Twice in Two Days.
FINANCE WAR ON
PAY-AS-ENTER PLAN
Billions for Defense De
scribes Huge War Purse
Government Will Vote.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, April 8.-Early en-
trance of several South and Central
American nations into war against
Germany is regarded as practically
certain. Brazil, aroused by the sink
ing of her steamship Parana is eX-
pected to become a belligerent this
week. 1t is expected here the lead
will be followed by several countries.
The divided sentiment in Argentina
has given officials here little encour-
agement for aggressive action there.
1t is unofficially reported that Es-
trada Cabrera, president of Guate-
mala, is contemplating break with
Germany. So long as Mexico's course
is underlined, the action of Guatemala
in controlling the southern frontier
of Mexico is important. Guatemala
is said to have the best army in Gen.
tral America and the antipathy be-
tween Guatemalans and Mexicans has
existed for years. The prospect of
Chile and Uruguay taking action is
also indicated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Brazil Cabinet Confers.

Rio Janeiro, Brazil, April g.
President Braz and DIR. Lauro Muller,
foreign minister, have hurriedly re-
turned from Para to Rio Janeiro.
The council of ministers met today
and stated after the conference that
the situation created by the sinking
of the Brazilian steamer Parara by
German submarine will be dealt
with Gin a spirit demanded by ma
tiOnal dignity" The statement was
added that officials awaited only the
result of an official inquiry to estab-
fishing facts of the sinking.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Cuba Gives Walking Papers.

Havana, Cuba, April assistant
Secretary of State i. G. Patterson to-
day handed passports to DIR. Frederik
Won Verdy Du Vernois, German min
ister. The minister is expected to
sail for Spain April 10. The Spanish
ambassador is to look after German
affairs,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Suspicious Vessel.

Boston, April 8.-A suspicious YES
SCI off Nantucket Lightship was re-
goTed to the Boston navy yard by a
British vessel. A radio message as
announced by Lieutenant Blakeslee of
.de New England radio district said:
Saw suspicious vessel or some OBJ
ect forty-five miles south, six de-
srees west of Nantucket Ligl.tship
lis morning" 1t was signed Brit
! Sh Vessel"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
RUSSIAN REFORMS
10 SOON FOLLOW PEACE

~, ssaastStegrdam, April DIRECT and
n, H. election of deputies in Prussia
80 enc OF the war is provided by
- William in his order to Won
t5,,n,a4nn-Hollweg directing reforms
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Billions For Defense.

nv Washington, April 8.-President
@ASGn,s policy of paying Americas
nsf Dill as far as possible while the
s@E is being waged was reflected to-
lsht by virtual decision of the
auuse and senate to raise fifty per
,a. OF the first years expenditures
taxation. Under, this program,
'agfess will be called upon to raise
Inv war revenue to the extent of one
mon seven hundred and fifty mil
va dollars through new and in
sSsed measures of taxation during
n: iscal year ending June 80, 1918.
;. JS IS exclusive of the five billion
u, ;iaf oond issue authorization which
~ De sought in congress this week.
~ - toIal demand for war during the
- year under this program will be
~ilI; union, seven hundred and fifty
' ,rtloh dollars. Of the five billion
sr n+st bond, it was definitely stated
s.a ggF three billion dollars will be
1. Dso the allies. The entire issue
mouse and senate leaders agreed,
!, year interest at three and a half
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Is a Derelict.

Boston, April 8.-Location of the
vessel or object" reported by a
p . steamer led marine men to de-
Slge It might be the derelict schooner
"aich has been reported twice by out
sOhg ships within the past two days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09
Weather FORECAST

pair and cooler Monday; Tuesday.
fair, fresh west and north winds.
Yesterdays temperature: Highest 6S
degrees; lowest, 56 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-09

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08

All patriotic citizens Of the country thorough
ly disapprove Of the attitude OF the Twelve
WiIhl Men, whose combined efforts defeated
the Presidents desire to adequately and within
the law protect peaceful American citizens in
the free exercise Of their nights upon the high
seas. The dsapproval is almost universal and
creates bad impression abroad, where, at pres
ent, we need to show to the world united
country.
The Presidents statement as regards the mis-
use Of the Senate's rules is bound to precpitate
a determined fight for the elimination Of the
privilege of unlimited debate.
The inconsistency and RIGHTEOUSNESS of the
fact that twelve wilfu men can override the
decision Of vast majority in form Of govern
ment founded upon the principle that the peo-
pie rule will not long remain unremedied.
AS an editorial writer Of the Washington
Post Of recent date sees it, The moment the
mailed fist Of Germany strikes with hostile In
tent at the American flag the United States Of
America will turn from peace long enough to
defeat and destroy the power that menaces
liberty God wills it, regardless Of the wiIful
determination Of twelve hard-heared men to pre-
vent our asserting our national dignity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
PLANT TREES ALONG ROADS
Their Value In the Hot, BIlstsrine
Days Of Summer Can Hardly pc
Overeatimated.

The time win come, says a New Jer.
sey society that Is devoted 20 the ad.
yocacy Of roadside planting. when trees
wlll line both sides Of our rural roads.
That Is an optimistic observation. but
there is probably good deal OF truth
back OF II. The farmer everywhere ~
undoubtedly beginning TO show greater
pride and interest IN the appearance Of
his place. The city residents invasion
and the consequent establishment Of
summer homes" and country estates"
has set new standard 10 many com.
lnunities
II requires little Imagination TO fancy
how quickly sunny. blistering hot,
dusty road could be transformed II the
farmers whose property Abuta on II
along q stretch OF two or three miles
would all agree 10 limo II with saplinEs
this fall. The work could be done 10
a few days when little else about the
farm requires attention. The improve
ment would bespeak a spirit Of prog.
resa end enterprise and, in few years
time, would benefit the planters far
more than 81 would benefit the casual
tourist. II would so far toward sub.
DUNG dust and II would make the trip
" the farmer and the farmers family,
70 and from his home. much more com.
Portable and much plcasanter. II would
be. IN short, a splendid investment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
Tear Down wondsn E.nn.s

Get rid OF the wooden fences and
you win help get rid Of rats. flies and
mosquitoes So says Or. John ID.
Blake, health commissioner Of Balti-
more. Doctor Blake believes that
much disease and sickness Is brought
about By the wooden fence.
First Of oil tho wooden fence Is an
obstruction TO proper supervision Of
the premises by the police the com
missioner said. 'The presence Of rub
bish, stagnant pools and other insanI.
tary conditions in yards cannot be de-
tected by the police or health officials
as long az they are hidden by wooden
fences. The back fence IL an excellent
hiding place for burglars and tramps
at night. II burglar manages 10
Jump the fence he can take his time
getting into the house. There IL no
need for him 10 hurry, as the fence
keeps anyone from seeing him.
"The wooden fence prevents the
proper circulation OF air. Persons Nv
Ing In houses surrounded by high
wooden fences do not get the real ben
efts OF pure, fresh air. This IL dctri-
mental TO the health.
Rats, flies and mosquitoes carry
germs and spread disease. To do away
with disease we must extermlnate
these. The dilapidated wooden fence
attracts bugs OF all descriptions. Rats
gnaw at the wood and dig holes under
and around II. These holes become
filled with water and in time are ex.
cellent breeding places for flies and
mosquitoes.
''The fact that the wooden fence
hides all this dirt and filth is a power
full argument why II should be done
away with. What woman would allow
dirt, garbage and other refuse matter
10 collect In her buck yard II she
thought her neighbors saw II? Every.
body has more or less pride. and II
each back yard was thrown open TO
the view Of the neighbors conditions
would be greatly iranroved."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
LEoNARDTowN. Md THURSDAY MORNING. MAR 8. 1917.
EDIros

The gravety Of the outlook Of international
affairs, viewed from the beginning Of the second
term Of Mr.. Wilson's administration looms big
in the eyes Of his countrymen and Of the world
The announcement Of the policy that will be
followed during the next four years, as indicated
in the inaugural address, leaves no room for
doubt and is an assurance that the lofty principals
upon which our great country was founded will
be maintained at whatever cost True Amer
canism was the keynote Of the address, and there
are an hundred million Americans backing him.
MAY he succeed in averting war, if that be pos
sible, but if the dignity Of the nation beinsulted
may he be given to see speedy and certain
way Of enforcing liberty for ourselves and for
all mankind
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08

In a time when men are striving with all
manner OF hatred and revenge and the spur Of
greed to crush their fellows, it is indeed with a
source Of pride that we point to such heroic
self-sacrihce as was dspl ayed by the dauntless
members Of the Yamacraws crew who gave up
their lives to aid fellow-nen in distress. Their
names will be remembered whilst heroism and
virtue shall claim the homage Of mankind, and
their noble deed shines all the brighter when
looked at through the mist Of selfish and I'M
worthy motives that seems to have overshadowed
civilization
A well deserved tribute is paid them by an
editorial writer of the Baltimore Sun, who as
serts
peace hath her heroes no less renown than
those of war. Ten Of them persisted off Ocean
City when they went fearlessly from the revenue
cutter 4amacraW INTO a raging sea, with the
forlorn hope OF rescuing the crew of the strand
ed Louisiana. They were seamen and they
knew that in such storm they were going on
mission in which death was almost inevitable.
But they went without moments hesitation,
not only because it was their business to save
life, but because they would rather face death
than the dlshonor OF not responding to such a
call, because they would rather die nobly than
live ignobly.
"The names Of men like these should be
placed on special roll Of honor. The ocean
has swallowed up many great and valiant souls,
and the ten whom it swept away on their des-
perate Grand Of mercy near Ocean City will be
rightly added to the noble armies Of aItruists
who have gori6ed human history. We mourn
the loss Of such heroic spirits, but we are proud
that they were enlisted in our service The
country that can boast such sons need not be
afraid to meet any foe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08

the upright; the three have a com
bined lighting capacity OF 1900 can
die power. The average distance be-
tween the posts will be 100 feet,
50 that the whole street will be
Hooded with light The upper lamps
viii be on separate circuit and will
be turned on all night; the annual
cost, which is estimated at $3.50.
win be borne by the city: the lower
lights ON each standard win burn M.
III midnight and their cost per year.
which viii be approximately $4,000.
win be borne Jointly By the merchants.
property owners. and the street-car
company. The lamps will extend up
Market street from the Ferry building,
10 blocks on one side OF the street and
10 blocks on the other. Merchants
expect to benefit by the improvement,
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
Notice to Creditors.

orphAns Court of n, Mary . County, sci =
February ~. 1911.
ORDERED ny THE COURT, That
Henry q. Garner. Administrator OF
George X. Gamer, lAta OF IT,
Mary,s county. decreased, give the notice re-
quired BY law 70 the dereased'a creditors 10
exhibit their claims, and that the same be
published once q week for ak successive
geeks 80 the ~. Nary's Bcaron.
HNS1. GuNns
Register OF Wlils,
True copy. TEST: hKSJ GoMnA.
Register 81 wins for 81 Nafv'a County.
In pursuance Of the above order, / hereby
give notice that have obtslnef from the or.
phAna Court Of ~ Nary'a county, Nd. lot
tsFa Of Administration ou the personal estate
%
GEORGE a. GAREEK
late 81 aaid county, deceased. Al persons
having claims Hgalnat tbs said decreased are
hereby notified to eE hibit tna same with the
propef vouchers attached thereto, H. the an b
scribor on or pefoFo The zSth day q August.
1871, they Will otherwise BY law be o. eimded
from the b Bed - ~ The natd estate. All per
sons indebted 20 the decreased are required 10
make Immediate payment 20 thu snharrsbof
ai-st A6minisuatgr.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
ADpIica & f,r Oyster Crouad

Applicant Brother Norbert John
f. Cowhig)
Address Leonardtown.
/ Acres = Not more than 80.
Located in Breton's Bay, on the
northeasterly side thereof, and adj
jacent TO the ''Landsdale Estate, !,
The ground desired lies between Fox-
wells Wharf and U. s. Government
Station on first point easterly of said
wharf, as shown on published chart
No. Is.
Protests must be filed In Circuit
Court for st. Mary's county on or be
fore March 3, 1917
Conservation Commission of Mary
land. l1-lI-4t.