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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
BEFORE HOUSE ON MONDAY
BY Unanimous Consent, II Is Decided
to Take Up Measure Already
Passed by Senate.
RANDALL PREDICTS PASSAGE
Resolution for Nationwide Woman
Suffrage Reported-Not Vet Act
ell On in Either Branch, but Is
on Senate Calendar

WASHINGTON. December u.-By
unanimous consent to-day, the House
agreed TO consider Monday the consti-
tutional amendment for nation n-wide
prohibition, which already has been
passed by the Senate. The Judiciary
Committee to-day favorably reported
the amendment.
AS passed by the Senate. the resolu-
tion provides that the necessary three
fourths OF the States must act on the
amendment within six years from the
time OF it's passage in Congress. The
Judiciary Committee extended the time
to seven years. and would mako the
amendment effective one lear from the
time OF it's ratification.
Representative Randall. Of Cali
fornia. Prohibitionist member of the
House. predicted to-day the resolution
would pass the House with forty or
nifty votes to spare.
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To Hit Another Blow Be-
fore Americans Arrive
in Huge Numbers.
AiRPLANES CONTINUALLY
WINGlNG WAY OVER LINES
Only Infantry Activity Any
where Is in Nature of Raid
ing Operations,
FIERCE FIGHTING IN iTALy
Russia Headed by kalcdincs
Growing In Strength.

Along the entire western front from
the north to the Adriatic Sea artillery
hueis Of great magnitude are being
fought. which doubtless arc the fore
runners of the expected great offensive
the Tcutonic allies have in view before
the American troops can reach the bat.
tie front in great numbers.
On the Ypres and Arras fronts held
by the British. on various sectors cast
ward from ST Quentin to Alsace In the
hill country bordering the Italian
plains. and at points along the Piavc
River. the big guns everywhere arc In
operation.
On the British front huge numbers
OF airplanes are continually winging
their way over the lines. engaged in
battles in the air or searching out
points where troops are being concen-
trated. The only infantry activity
taking place on any OF the fronts is In
the nature of raiding operations.
The Teutons daily continue to re-
enforce by large numbers their already
superior forces on all the fronts In
the rush OF troops and munitions to the
theater in which the British are opcrat-
ing one German train is reported to
have collided with another resulting
in great explosion. in which several
hundred soldiers were killed
INVADERS DRIVEN OUT
WITH HEAVY LOSSES
Between the Brenta and Piavs Rivers.
on the northern front in Italy, the artil-
lcry lighting Is described by the Rome
War Office as intense. and there is sim
liar activity in the coastal region near
the mouth of the Piave. where the Aus
trians on Monday captured Il position
i'm the Capo Sile region. but later were
driven out, with heavy losses in killed
and mon .nade prisoner
Official entry into Jerusalem, the
Holy City OF the Christians, was
planned for yesterday. Allied troops
entered the capital of Palestine after
it was surrounded and the Turks were
forced TO surrender. Capture OF the
city was delayed through the fear tina,
lighting operations might result in the
damaging of religious shrines The
delirerance Of Jerusalem from the
hands of the Moslems marks not only
the success of General -1lIenby's drive
into Palestine. but probably ends all
Turco-German hopes of cutting the
Suez Canal
In Russia the counter-revolutiona
movement headed by General kalcdincs
is growing in strength. Realizing the
seriousness OF the situation, consider
able forces of troops from the Russian
front are being rushed from tho
trenches TO give battle to Kalcdincs's
Cossacks.
The situation in Moscow. which is
held by the Bolsheviki, is said to be Sc
rious. Unofficial advices say street
lighting already has occurred there. and
that the garrison is showing signs OF
mutiny against the Bolshevihi. who
have placed machine guns in the streets
to combat a threatened uprising.
Starvation is menacing the populace
OF the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
GREAT GUN DUEL S..
ON WEST FRONT
Senate Committee Orders Inquiry
Into Activities of War Department

The declsfon to inquire into the
Wnr Departments operations came
nfter two hours discussion OF re-
ports from senator's who have
visited nrmy camps. Senator'S Cham
bcrlnln, Wndsworth, FrciIrghuyscr
md others told OF conditions OBJ,
ssrved and reported to them, espe-
riaii! regarding inck of clothing in
mnny camps, lncl. OF ordnance md
unsatisfactory snnitary conditions.
u In understood the committee
heard of large quotas OF men in camp
lacking ovcrconts md winter cloth
Ing, OF ordnance shortnSe resulting
In the use OF broOmsticxs for rifles
md wooden makeshifts for cannon.
The alleged clothing shortage and
its possible relation to the large
number of pneumonia cases In the
cnntonincnts were discussed.
TrarsportntionS Of soldiers and re-
n"rts that they have been crowded
Into trains rnd not properly ra-
toned. and contracts for building
cnntonn,ents nnd furnishing supplies
nre other matters on which the In
yextiEntors will touch.
That the purpose of the army in
quiry In constructive and not critical
was cnlphnsiAed by Senator Cham
berinin md others. He snid Il is
proposed to inquire what, II my,
mistakes have been mnde. e1trayn-
Eances or errors committed. and to
nssist Tn preventing their repetition.
I've propose to hnvc punch put
into the war preparations IL they
need IT," said another member of the
committee, "to have new and young
er blood md methods suppIant old,
IL necessnry, and To Insure the
greatest future efficiency"
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Isy Associated ,rress.l

a
NtSHI<t:1 december H.
steps were initiated In Congress to-
day TO obtain fniier information
about, and Establish closer connec-
tion with, the governments wnr ac-
tiyitics. pnst and future.
A general inquiry into the work
OF the War Department, especially
in nrmins and equippinB the mn
lions man power WINS ordered by
the Senate .Militar! Committee.
Capitol leaders said # WINS the fore
runner OF similar investigation, OF
all phases of executive conduct OF
the wnr, which would In measure
accomplish. the purpose of the pro-
poned Joint committee for "1he con-
duct OF the war; The Joint com
mtttee idea was nba ndoned Mt the
Inst session because of President
Wilson's opposlti6n.
Inquiries by standing congress
sionnI committecs,into the Navy De-
pnrtment'r activities and the work
of the shipping hoard and other
ment were Hnid TO he contemplated.
The War Department. inquiry will
begin tomorrow, when General Cro-
nier Will appear before the senate
committee to ,testify regarding ord
nance manufacture nnd supply.
Secretary Dnker and EeneraI-stan
officers, as well as departmental and
field comm anders, will follow. Sem
ntor Chamberlain, chairman Of the
committee, said much OF the testi-
mony would he confidential and
given In executive seHslon, though
some OF the sessions would be pub
lie.
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HAMMER TIGHT FIRST RIVET
Chairman Hurley to Perform Feat or
Initial Fabricated Vessel
on December Il.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
first rivct in the first fabricated steel
vessel for the United States Emergency
Fleet Corporation VIII be hammered
tight by Chairman Hurley. of the
United states Shipping Board. Deccm-
ber IL. at Newark. y. j., it was an
nounced by the board Tonight.
The keels Of three of the ships are
to be laid down as the first OF a con-
tract for $50 of them. all OF 5000 tons,
10 be turned out by midsummer at the
rate OF one every two or three days.
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SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT
REPORTED no HOUSE

10y ASSocIated Press
WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
constitutional amendment for nation
wide woman suffrage was reported
without recommendation to-day by the
House Judiciary Committee.
The Judiciary Committee amended
tho suffrage resolution 10 provide that
the amendment dies unless il is rati.
fled by the States within seven years
from the time of it's adoption in Con-
gress. This Is the same provision that
the committee Included in the prohibit
tion amendment. The suffrage resolu-
tion has not been voted upon in either
house. but it is o.. the Senate calendar.
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TENOR ON RED CROSS TOUR
Mccormack Announces *I1O,oO0 Gift.
and VIII Give Patriotic Concerts
10 Realize sum.

WASHINGTON. December Il.--A Eif,
Of 100000 10 the Eed Cross from John
Mccormack, the tenor, was announced
to-day. Paying his own expenses, Mr.
Mccormack will make patriotic con-
cert tour from icc Atlantic to the
Pacific, opening in Washington Decem-
ber is with 4 concert which the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson have announced
they will attend.
II will keep on singing until l have
earned 100000. which the american
Red Cross may use as II seems it,"
said Mr.. Mccormack. The work will
be Il privilege to me. and ! will per-
form it with an enthusiasm such as
never have felt before
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PosT-OFFICE MONEY BILL
UNDER DEBATE IN HOUSE.
iBy Associated press.l

IBy AssocIated Press.
W y 5 Fl \ q II . \, December H.
Debate on the post Office appropria ton
bill. first OF the big supply measures
of the session. began in The Ii"use to-
day. The bill carries an aggregate Of
S33o,oo0.oo0, including si.:O0.0OO for Il
censorship OF European mails. but
fails to provide 70: pneumatic tube
service in large cities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
SPEAKS GERMAN; is SAVED
American. Taken Prisoner by Sub
marine. Repiies to Crew in Their
Native Tongue.
fRy Asaociated Press.l

tBy Associated Press.1
AMERICAN NAVAL BASE IN BRIT
ISL WATERS, December 1.-THE
American who was taken prisoner by
the crew OF the German subma rine
which torpedoed the United States de-
stroycr Jacob Jones spoke German. ac-
cording TO survivors. He was on a
raft. and when hailed BY the Germans,
replied to them in their native tongue.
Thereupon several of the men OH the
U-boat lifted him into the coming
tower. Then the boat was submerged
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Loue Versus Wine, or Uhzans
Sclre on the Western Front

efouhn he itmgrT The Times
Dispatch Sergeant Guy tells how his mate trenches
n in Europe
o
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COAL AND SUGAR
INQUIRY ORDERED

w y S II y & 7 o y. December H.
Inquiry by Senate committee into the
causes for the shortage of coal and
sugar. with view OF recommending
Legislation to improve tn. situation,
was orderc4 by the Scnat: to-day On
motion of Senator Lodge.
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4e1-MILE NONSTOP TRIP
Miss katherine Stinson First Person 10
Pilot AirpInne Over Tehachnpi
Mountains In Such Flight.
[By Associated Press.

by q Hssociated FreSs.
SAN FRANCISCO, December IL
Miss katherine Stinson, Texas aviatrix.
who started from san Diego at 1851 a..
NJ. to-day in nonstop flight to San
Francisco. reached her destination at
1856 NJ. to-day. She was the first
person TO pilot an a!rplane over, the
Tehachapi Mountains on nonstop
flight The distance between San Diego
and San Francisco on an afr. lino.is 4Sl
miles. ,s-S
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
CUTS ALCOHOL IN BEER
President in Proclamation Reduces
Content TO 2a4 Per Cent After
January 4.
TBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, December 11.-Presi-
dent Wilson Tonight issued a procla-
nation reducing the alcoholic content
of beer brewcd after January I, 1918.
to 2% per cent by weight, and pro-
hibiting the uso in the manufacture Of
malt liquors of more than 20 per cent
of the average amount OF foods, fruits,
food materials and feeds used In such
manufacture during the one year period
ending on that date.
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BRESSANIN BRIDGEtIEAD
MRESTED FROM ITALIANS

VIENNA, December II (via London
-lIonvcd stormins troops have wrestcd
from the Italians the Brcssanin bridge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Operations OF the nature and extent
indicated By the official British COM
munication almost invariably preccde
a great attack. Tho preliminary bonn
bardmcnt. designed to break down the
opposing defenses and clear tho way
for the infantry advance. may continue
Tor week or more, while efforts are
made to clear the air OF opposing
aViators to conceal the bringing up OF
troops and other preparations for the
attack. Mondays French and British
statements also spoke of heavy artil.
lery fighting at many points.
Recent reports that the Germans re.
enforced by troops withdrawn from tho
Russian front. were about to under.
take in the west the greatest offensive
campaign of the war, derived added
significance from Secretary Bakers
references yesterday in his weekly war
review, to the massing of, German
troops on the western front and this
expected attempt OF the enemy to break
the allied line.
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UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
on WESTERN FRONT

LONDON, December 1l.-Unusuallv
active artillery fighting and aerial
operations on the western front yes
terday are reported in to-days official
communication. This activity was
particularly noteworthy on the Yprcs
and ArraS fronts
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F" Seen on the Side

a I'D. Editorial Page Feature
---Light Bright and Unique
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NO DEATHS REPORTED

III NI1Nl WHEELEI-
Macon, Ga, Dec. 11.-Although
the weather was rough for Camp
Wheeler soldiers the last two or
three days, sleet falling tonight.
there has been no deaths at the
base hospital in the past twenty
four hours.
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NEW YORK COTTON.

New York. Dec. 13.-The cotton
market opened steady on relatively
firm cables and a more optimistic
view of the war news. First prices
were 80 points higher on October,
with active months showing net ad-
vances of II to Is points. There was
q good deal OF realizing. particularly
by houses with Wall street connections
and prices eased off several points
after the call. Trade interests were
active buyers, however. and the mar
ket soon firmed up again, with Janu-
airy selling at 1888 and March at 29.15
before the end OF the first hour, or
about 81 to 80 points net higher. Early
selling for southern account was sup
posed to be against an increased spot
business late yesterday. the larger
sales at Houston and Dallas being
noted particularly in that connection.
The market was 80 to IS points
above last nights closing figures dur
ing the noon hour. Later f1ucrua-
lions were irregular within a narrow
range and the trade seemed to be
waiting for spot market developments
with prices ruling 8 or 10 points off
from the best around midday
After selling at 2s.45 for January or
80 points net higher the market
turned easier during the early after
noon. and scattering liquidation and
Wall street selling which NAV have
been connected with weakness In the
stock market. january broke to 29.15
while March sold off from 29.23 to
$3.50 or back to within 8 or points |
OF last nights closing figures
Cotton closed firm.
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THE PENSACOLA DECEMBER
WARN DRUGGISTS
AS TO BEVERAGES

An important decision has been
handed dow non the subject of what
is and what is not alcoholic bever-
ages, distilled spirits, ETC.. and as it
has local interest the decision is re-
produced below in full.
Distilled Spirits.
To Collectors of Internal Revenue,
Revenue Agents, and others con-
cerned:
Information has been received that
Pharmacists are dispensing so-calIed
nonbeverage alcohol produced after
September 9th and tax-paid at SEQ
per proof gallon on physicians pre-
scrlptlons, without medication under
the formulate set forth in Treasury
Decision 2576.
Attention is hereby called to the
fact that under Treasury Decision
1853 as modified by Treasury Deci-
sion 2576 non-beverage alcohol can
not be dispensed to persons who do
not hold permits, whether under
prescription, or otherwise,
except in quantities of a pint or less,
and on condition that the alcohol is
first medicated according to one of
the ten formulae set forth in Treas,
ury Decision 2576.
The so-called non-beverage alco-
hol taxable at the rate of 1920 per
proof gallon must not, therefore, be
dispensed under a physicians pre-
scription, unless in the .compoundine
thereof the same is so medicated as
to render it absolutely unfit for use
rs beverage. In case of prescrip.
lion compromising, the druggist win
be held responsible as to the suffi-
cheney of the medication.
DANIEL C. ROPER.
Commissioner.
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Large Crowd Sees
Double Header on
Y.MC.A. Court

The Y team and the Aero Marine
team we're the victors over the PEN
sacola High School, and the Navy
Aero team, the games starting
promptly at eight o'clock.
The first game was between the
y. M. C.. A. team and the Pensacola
High School, in which the High
School showed brilliant playing all
the way through, and with a little
practice will be able to play any
team near by. Olsen and Sheppard
showed great work for the High.
while Enlow and Michael leading for
the 7 team with many points.
The second game started promptly
after the first between the Aero
team, in which were many college
players, both teams working sys-
tematically all the way through.
The Marine outplaying the Navy
team for the first time. The navy
team showed lack of practice, while
the Marine five, having everything
on the field. Sloan. the big giant,
playing jumping center, showed
great speed while Foxworthy ropeo
many in, and was well backed by
Shorty Hach and Forster, while
Finch of the navy showed wonder
full skill in long field goal shooting.
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Mates of Vessel
Defendants In the
Recorder s Court

First Mate Rennywirtz and Second
Mate Hammer, Of an American steam
schooner now in port, were arraigned
in the city court yesterday morning
on charges Of fighting. Hammer
showed up with his head swatched in
bandages, the allegations being that
he had been viciously attacked by the
other man. following a difficulty
which took place in the mess room
of the steamer. 1t was charged that
Hammer was beaten over the head
with a ketchup bottle, and after said
improvised weapon had been smashed
his assailant used the keen and
Jagged edge to further his attack.
As a result the second mate suffered
painful wounds, while the first mate
who is a naturalized German, es-
capped practically unscratched.
Due to the apparent viciousness of
the attack of Rennywritz, it appeared
that he was anxious to renew the
fight after they had been separated
and his fine was $25 and costs. The
second mate was fined SIS and costs
for fighting.
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Bradshaw and Thomas were always
at his support.
AviatorS Fl; Marine 27.
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Heavy totals were rolled up last
night when the Escambias and the
Cuffs contested at the bowling alley.
Individual scores were as follows:
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DEERLAND.

Deerland, Fla, Dec. 1--we are
having some cold weather but the
health in the community is generally
good.
j. J. Ellis had his sHup" out Sun
day motoring to Messy Head. Fla.
Last Saturday was lively day in
Desriand, the Kirby Lumber Com
pany, Cluroy Tie Company and the
Williamson Lumber Company. all
psid off their employees. They are
all doing q cross tie business here.
MI. Dan Stanley, and Miss Poyett.
OF Ponce De Leon, arrived her SUM-
Cay night en- route to Dorcas to
take charge Of the public school that
became vacant by She resignation of
A. 9. Allen and Miss Eulo Powell.
j. ID. Miller, of Dorcas, was q pleas
ant caller here Sunday night, he was
over to meet the teachers. Mr.. Stan
lay and Miss Poyett.
A. C. Allen has accepted a posit;on
with the government in the account
ing department at the Aero Station.
at Pensacola.
A. L. Hart, of Dorcas, had the mis-
fortune to loose fine nilch COW last
Sunday.
Mrs. ". II. McSwain made busi-
ness and pleasure trip to Crestview
or Monday and Tuesday.
Hon w. j. Davis. member of the
board of county commissioners. was
at Crestview Tuesday, attending the
duties of his office.
Burt Pero, of the Bonney &
Smith Car Company. of DAYTON,
was here this morning, looking after
his lumber interest here.
John Mcdonald had a COW stall
built this week for his new Jersey
cow he bought about a week ago.
Fate Cawthon and John Powell.
left Sunday night to spend a week at
Milligan
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NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans. Dec. 13.-The price
Of cotton here was advanced 10 to 81
points In the first half hour OF BUSH
ness today by moderate buying which
was met by limited offerings. The
liquidation which has been coming
from the long side OF late was alb
sent. The strength OF spots was a
factor making for underlying steadi-
ness.
Reports Of a separate peace move
nnent in Turkey were . Strengthening
influence and In the trading up to
noon the advance was widened to 81
to 81 points.
Reports of further weakness in the
stock market resulted In selling
wave which wiped out the advance.
At ! O'Clock prices were l point up to
point off compared with YESTERDAYS
close.
Cotton closed STEADY at an advance
OF II to 20 points.
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CORN MAKRET RISE.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Storms interfer-
ing with the movement of the crop
tended today to make the corn mar
ket rise. Opening prices which ranged
from is to 3-sc higher. with January
$1.21 SIS to IA and May 1.19 Ia to
S-4 were followed by additional up
turns.
Oats, influenced by bad weather
mounted to new high price record.
Sharp declines in the hog market
weakened provisions.
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LOCAL STATION IS
LARGELYFEATURED

In the latest issue of "Our Navy
a large part of the magazine is de-
voted to the Aeronautic Station at
Pensacola, and an article by DIR.
Louis dem. Blocker features the
contributions. Throughout the book
let are small pictures taken at PEN
sacola illustrating the work of the
station.
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NAVAL STORES

The spirit market was steady a
43 Ia with no sales.
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is the Christmas Gift they know she will like
best-the Gift that will keep the Home free
from every speck of dirt and dust-a veritable
Mothers Helper
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JACKSONVILLE N.APKEr

Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 13-The
spirit market was firm at 421a with
sales Of $50 casks.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool. Dec. 13.-Cotton spot
quiet; prices higher. Good middling
22.s4; middling 22s1: low middling
21.7s- Sales 5000 bales, including
$4,000 American. Receipts $4,000 bales.
no American. Futures closed quiet.
january z2.59; March 1888; May 22.51.
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THE MARKETS
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Cash Grain and
Provisions;
Corn-No. 2 yellow nominal; No. 3
yellow $1.76; No. 4 yellow nominal.
oats-No. 3 white rs 3-4@77 1-2;
standard ~ 1-4@7S.
Rye-No. 2, $1.85.
Barlsy$1.
Hay-Timothy $5.00@700; clover
Provisions - Lard $24.87; ribs
$25.O0@26.0O.