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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
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think what made YOU saem as you
used to-" he said. You nnvsn't been
quite Esther for long time
She had laughed back. and now in
the darkness she laus.~sd again. The
compliment from an old friend was no
less pleasant than another she receiv-
ed a few minutes later. One of the
children. watching for her at the gate,
after gasp Of surprise, had cried out.
"Oh, my dear pretty Miss Davids, And
the sweet, s-w-e-e-. dress, I'm so glad
you got it That old black one waS SO
tacky."
Suddenly the child's remarks came
to her. The old black dress, worn so
long from sense of economy. was un-
deniably "tacky" She had been per-
fectly aware of It, and of other defects
in toilet matters. Had they been true
economy? For the first time she doubt
ed. and once again seem to see her two
friends: "tacky." deep-line. severe,
unattractive. She herself was-well,
no whit less so. In all probability the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
(By ]. c. PETTERSoN.)

Knowing that you are more than
anxious to help the people of the
State and Pensacola, and Escambia
County in particular, to better their
respective condition and more espec-
| tally the farmers, | submit for your
consideration some facts and informa-
/ ton on one of the most vital and i'm
portant subjects that concerns every
farmer and stock raiser in the whole
, State of Florida and to Pensacola
and Escambia county most of all: but
as this is big subject it has to be
given in broken doses. The State of
Florida from the Agricultural De-
partment reports in 1916, imports
81 $50, 100000 a year for hay and ST.
10000 a year for western beef and
pork. 1t is a shame, that with the
thousands of acres of land, climate
and soil combined that we should i'm
port what we should export and
leave four Or five million year in
our country and state instead of ex-
pending nearly four million for
what we can raise cheaper and better
than any State in the Union.
Just as food for human beings is
the utmost and first Importance so is
the food for animal life, the first of
these is the forage hay and grain.
Kudzu the missing link in our
chain of leguminous forage plants.
This remarkable vine gives promise
of the leading sources of wealth in the
Southern States in the future. 1t is
really a pea vine that springs up
from the roots, when the first warm
days come in the spring of the year
and grows vigorously until heavy or
killing freeze in the late fall This
gives a growing season of at least
eight months of the year, during
which several cuttings of hay can be
made averaging two ana one half
tons per cutting, making a total yield
OF ten tons peaacre. This hay is of
the highest quality, being equal to
cow pea or alfalfa and much richer
than timothy.
The average analysis made by the
state chemist of Florida shows pro-
TEN 17.E per cent: starch and sugar
$3.50, fat SIG richer by many per
cent than the best wheat bran. An
other remarkable feature is that al
though the hay. is as rich as alfalfa,
yet it is entirely free from the ten
dency to cause loose bowels and bloat
in horses, mules and other live stock
use of alfalfa. When moistened. the
Kudzu had becomes almost like fresh
foliage again and makes an excellent
green ration for poultry in winter.
The hay cures very quicf1y, retaining
its leaves, instead of shedding as cow
peas and velvet beans do. In fair
weather it requires only one day be-
fore it is ready to put in the barn.
Grinding the stem into meal, with
this meal and the hay you have
complete ration for cows. They will
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

ed so old and worn. SO utterly UNIT
And-she herself was older.
I'm old" she told herself hopeless
". Then suddenly the thought Of her
two friends came. After a hesitattng
moment she caught determinedly at
her hair. In a minute it was puned
and wavy, she had donned her most be-
coming gown and ran to catch her car
at the corner. A man waiting stood
aside for her to step up and she
caught a glimpse OF his face.
why, Bobbiei" she cried. "Bobbie
Armstrong, When before have we
metz" Bobbie Armstrong had been her
sweetheart and neighbor so long ago
she could recall little more than his
admiration for her shiny, golden curls.
and her admiration for his dne. btg-boy
manners. Bobbie was sixty now. and
a successful business man, but they
had remained fast friends.
He suddenly seemed perplexed and
then he laughed 81 was trying to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

Now for little spy work to tell the
boys. The dog-I wouldn't say good
word for him if 1 was dyin' And he
quickened his pace.
AS he reached the ruin the moon peep
ed out from behind cloud and flood
ed the vine-covered mission with a
soft. mellow light. Quietly he stole
through the arched entrance and into
the cloister. From his hiding place
behind large stucco pillar he viewed
the open court. bathed in moonlight
and rich with the fragrance of clam
boring roses. On the moss-covered
basin that had once been marble foun-
tain, sat the Fascinating Spanish seno-
rita. and beside her the handsome
Lieutenant Galesworth. The lieuten-
ant rose as If to go.
"Ah. senior. you go so soon?" the
GIRL exclaimed. layins a restraining
hand on his sleeve You leave me
in this glorious moonlight" The Of
fcer smiled.
"Dona Monica, duty first-always, is
my motto. 1 must say adios and get
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
CH|PLEY BAPTIST
PLAN FOR LAYMEN's
CONVENTION soon

Chipley, Fla, Sept. 2O.-Baptist
churches of Chipley are looking for
large numbers of delegates during the
first week in October, and a letter
from the local committee, touching on
the laymen's convention, is as follows
LETTER OF COMMITTEE.
One of the three Laymen's conven-
lions to be held in Florida during the
first week in October will meet in
| tory of this convention lies between
Pensacola and Tallahassee. We are
writing to insist on every Baptist
layman in this territory attending
this convention. We want you! A
hearty welcome ana good fellowship
await you. You will be entertained
free. Come Tuesday and stay until
Thursday.
We are to have two noted laymen
from out of the State as speakers be-
sides many good speakers from the
State. J. T. Henderson, of Knoxville,
Tenn, the General Secretary of the
Layman's Missionary Movement of
the Southern Baptist Convention. will
be here and H. 2. Duke, of Dallas,
Texas, will also be here. You can
not afford to miss hearing these godly
men!
If you are coming write the chair
man of the entertainment committee
Hon. I. A. Hutchinson, or any men,
Der of the committee named below. 1t
is important that we know before
hand if you are coming.
Write US at once that you are COM
ing!
Sincerely,
A. T. CAMP, Pastor
E. N. DEKLE,
A "A. MYERS,
w. c.. JOCKEY,
C. B. DUNN.
J. NJ OWSLEY.
The Journals Want Ad
| way will get you results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

liberties you have been taking with
the English language has become OBJ
jectionable TO your superior officers.
/ warn you-be more careful in the
future Warn me, did he? Well. III
git even with him some day! I ain I
sayin' nothin'. but 1 amt got no re-
spect for that idiot. and I'll be darned
il I'd raise me hand to salute him
when / don't got to-" He laughed, vim
dictively. Every time I yell out AIS
well.' 7 know darned well that 1t amt
so. What's the use o. havin' the d-n
language If you can't use 1t when
you're mad?" and. as If Nature agreed
with him. he turned and strobe of to-
ward the old Spanish mission.
From the direction of the cloister
there rose the murmur of voices; the
high treble Of woman and the deep,
clear note of a mana man that the
Corporal knew and knew well. He
smiled grimly.
There they are again! Dona Monica
sure has got him. alright Twice this
week he's met her-so Murphy says
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

next annual election would see the IN
ish of them all, add then what? At
whose door could BIS the calamity?
) Then for an hour she held herself
up to unsparing criticism She met
every against" with q for" and at
its close. in spite Of the expense which
it would entail, she had decided to pass
the entire summer at a nearby beach,
meeting new people, taking on new in
terests, forgetting the fears and an
noyances of the years gone and the
menaces OF the future. When her work
began again she would be approaching
it from a new quarter.
The decision had cost Esther heav-
lily in nerve force. She was doubly
tired. and stood up feeling that as long
as she lived she should remember that
hour. the most trying OF her life. Yet
she was relieved and almost happy,
and at the moment when her little
journey ended her arm was grasped,
and by Mrs. Bobbie Armstrong her
self.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
GADsDEh COUNTY
GIVES DnAFTED MEN
1 FINE FAREWELL
Especial Correspondence

Quincy, Fla, Sept. 19.-At least a
thousand persons were at the court
house this morning to pay honor to
the Twenty-Five young men who left
for Camp jackson at Columbia, S. c.
The school children and their teach
ers left the school house at ten
o'clock, and marched in double file to
the courthouse where the towns-people
and the friends and relatives of the
men from the country were already
assembled. 1t was the plan of the
committee to have the exercises on the
courthouse square but plans were
changed at the last minute and the
courthouse was thrown open. The
court room and the galleries were
filled and there were many on the
outside who could not find room in
the building.
J. A. Barnes, chairman of the COM
mittee. in a few well chosen words
told the purpose of the meeting. he
explained that the Booster Club with
the help of some of the ladies and
several of the other citizens of the
town had arranged this meeting to
show in some degree the honor and
esteem in which these young men who
are making such sacrifices for their
country are held by the people of
GadSden county.
A volunteer choir sang war song
entitled "Over There" Judge Love
made a short address and introduced
the speaker of the morning, Judge
w. HI. Ellis of Tallahassee. Judge
Ellis paid beautiful tribute to the
boys who are going forth to serve
their country which their fathers
T. %aI hr{a
the reasons why America is in -
war. He told of outraged Belgium
and of treaties broken, and of wo-
men and children slaughtered. He
paid homage to President Wilson, who
under the fire of adverse criticism,
held America out of the conflict as
long as he could honorably do so. He
congratulated the American people on
their faith in this man, and on their
patience in his delay. He reminded
those present that their faith had not
been misplaced, that President Will
son deserves their love and the con-
fidence. He says that Mr.. Wilson is
not only loved and esteemed by his
own people, but that the allies look
upon him as their spokesman.
Judge Ellis said the President Will
son and the American people will
never agree to a separate peace, and
that those who advocate such are
traitors to their country.
After his address, the fireman's
band played "Dixie" and amid cheers,
the great crowd arpSA Sheriff Greg
DRY then read the names of those
who had been honored in this call.
The choir then sang the ballad, "Tell
Them Goodbye With a Smile" Rev.
w. A. Burns of the Baptist church
dismissed the assembly with prayer.
After the exercises the soldiers and
their friends were invited to the green
where refreshments were served.
A procession of a hundred automo
biles, led by the fireman's band, es-
corted the following to the station:
Charles Anderson, Capt. Henry At
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

once doomed large and threatening.
thing to be looked after.
AS result she took lodgings in q
lower-priced house and managed her
own domestic affairs. Her clothing be-
came palmer and because of the in
creased salary she caught eagerly at
the tender of a principalship-
II was after that, when the city all
at once attracted newcomers by thou
sands. positions in the schools and in
all other lines took on UNUSUAL value.
Each annual election saw the older
teachers going and their places filled
by younger ones. and then presently
not one OF the old principals remained
except herself and two lifelong friends.
both slightly younger than herself.
She had met them the evening be-
fore and the annual reelection was
the one topic discussed. There was
no getting away from the thing they
dreaded, and when they parted she
seemed to see them as any observer
might and was shocked that they look
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

drawing out his watch. endeavored
vainly to see the time by the pale
moonlight. With an oath, intended
only to cheer himself, he struck an
other match. and. by its faint glow,
read the hour with seeming displeas-
ure.
Eleven O'Clock, and l have one
whole hour more to tramp this dog
gone beat!"
O'Connel had the habit of thinking
aloud In fact, it was his only pas
time while on sentry duty some hot.
sticky nights. On this particular ev-
ening he was feeling rather prejudiced
against the whole world in general,
but, as he thought of the young lieu
tenant. his anger burst forth anew.
His small, blue eyes seemed to flash
fire. and for the third time that even
ing he told the moon and stars what
he thought of his youthful superior.
Faith an he reprimanded me for a
cussin': before the whole company.
too! Reprimanded mean sayin' in
that mollycoddle voice O. his'n: THE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
BY Walt Gregg

Esther she cried. "Of all people,
Esther Davids! Providence must have
sent you! Listen! You must come
home with mo. Boobies cousin, with
a horde Of grandchildren. has descend
ed upon US. Bobbie thinks the world
of this cousin, and OF course were
glad to have the children. but I don't
know what to do with them. You
would know. Father; you've always
managed children. Do come. Well
make it pleasant for you"
Esther went. and so delightful did II
prove that at the end of the summer
it was not q difficult matter for Bob
bie's cousin to persuade her that home
keeping was decidedly In her line. and
that it was high time her mantle
should fall to other. II less worthy,
shoulders.
And the thought OF tho hour that had
made all this possible-"I called 1t the
most trying OF my life" she smiled,
and It was just my opportunity .
happiness"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
MAY EXHUME BODY
OF FLACLER'S WIDOW
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilmington, n. c., Sept 90
Guards have been placed at the grave
in Oakdale cemetery where Mrs Rob
ert Worth Bingham, of Louisville, is
buried, but members of the family
declined to say whether this action
had any connection with a report cur
rent that the body may be exhumed
for examination for the cause of
death. The city health officer re-
fused to say if he had issued a per
NIT for exhuming the body.
Mrs. Bingham died in July last.
She inherited the fortune of nearly
seventy millions from her first hus-
band. who was Henry M. Flagler,
president of the Florida East Coast
railway.
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courtsy.
'Adios. Senior Galesworthi" she
cried musically. and disappeared into
the blue shadows OF the live oak for
est
Galesworth smiled. showing Q row
Of white even teeth. his steel blue eyes
flashed. roguishly as he made her .
sweeping bow.
"Adios. Senoritai- he called. In
parting: "por siemprs-adios!"
He turned on his heel and STROBE OF
towards the camp. his manly stop ring
ing sharply on the old Spanish tiles
Of the Cloister.
O'Connel watched the mans retreat
ing figure disappear into the night.
then in tones ringing with pride and
admiration Lieutenant Galesworth.1
he said. I've been doin' you wrong
You're q man. and / salute you, sfri"
and the trooper stood ut attention and
touched his hat.
Five minutes later he was standing
at the end Of his beat calling:
Twelve o'clock and all u WENT"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

give more milk and richer in quality
than any other feed.
From bran the hay is valued by
the commissioners of Florida at thir-
ty dollars a ton.
Kudzu is of even great value for
grazing purposes than for hay as it
requires no cultivation after the first
season and will thrive upon land that
is poor for any other crops. 1t has
been carefully tested on all types of
soil found in Florida and found to do
fine on all of them from pure sand to
the stiffest clay provided the land in
sufficiently drained to admit of grow
ing of corn or velvet beans. Where
the soil is too wet to gro-v these it
is also too wet for Kudzu
These subjects will be continued
from time to time until f,dl Informal
ton and undfsputed facts are fully
given.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
LEICESTER RESIGNS
HIS POSITION At THE
AMERICAN NATIONAL

J. C. Hester, for many years con-
nscted with local banks, and at pres
ent one of the tellers or the American
National bank, has resigned his po-
sition, and viii leave early next
week for the Csrolinas, where he will
be associated with his brothers-in
law, the Pryor boys, who are operat-
ing a string Of moving picture
houses in North and South Carolina,
and who have charSS of the leading
houses of this kind at Columbia, S.
c., the point where several thousand
soldiers are now in training.
Mr.. Hester until recently was con-
nected with the Bank Of Commerce,
and when that institution was merged
with the American, he was taken into
the consolidated bank.
His sterling qualities have gained
for him many friends who will regret
to learn of his intended departure
from Pensacola.
Mr.. Hester married Miss Clara
Pryor, a Pensacola girl, who has IA
wide circle of friends, who will re-
gret to learn of their early departure.
They have rented their beautiful
home on East Hill to a naval officer
and wife.
1t is announced at the bank that
Mr. Hester is held in such esteem by
the officials that his position awaits
him on his return.
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NTH she herself should marry.

until she herself should marry.
AS to marriage the prospect was not
particularly brilliant Man friends she
had in abundance. but they were lack
ing in the qualities she admired in hus-
bands. So she moved into coy suite
in an up-to-date boarding house and
asked for reelection.
Looking back now. that one year
stood out unlike any that had preceded
ii. She had enjoyed what came TO her
OF social life and was content with her
way of living. She took up one line
OF study, then another. and others. and
by the time she was thirty a wall
seemed to have encircled her old in
terest and ideas OF things. shutting
them in and away from her.
II was then that a council with her
self revealed two facts which made her
suddenly afraid. Marriage was not
likely ever TO come to her. and she was
spending every dollar of her salary.
The future, instead OF being something
which would take care of itself, all at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

GarKened bowl With strong Mexican
tcbacco, and striking a match on his
;rcuser leg. puffed vigorously for a
light.
Sure, an It's near about wore out,
he muttered aloud. shot near all
plumb to pieces. too. Never has
smoked right since that time that
ID lieutenant led us TO a night at
tacki oh. I'll git even with him. He
ruined me pipe an me reputation, And
when l do-the Lord help him! He
shook his fist in the direction of the
amp and resumed his steady beat.
A few PAGES on. he halted again. and.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
Rope Skipping Contest
Ready For Aviation Dance

The dance to be given by the 18th.
Section of the Aeronautical station
tonight at the Keyser auditorium,
promises to be one of the gala events
of the early festive season. The
marine band will furnish the music
for the occasion, and this alone ought
to promise the lovers of terpischore
a time worth while.
The feature of tonight's dance is
the attendance of all the prominent
officers of the yard and Fl. Barran-
cas-, all of whom have lent their aid
in making the event a big success.
Refreshments will be served to all at
tending and this novel method of hos
pitality by the gentlemen who COM
pose the 18th. section should re-
ceive to their credit
The rope skipping contest between
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21

Walter Kingsley md Thomas Knight
should be a feature out of the ordin-
airy.
The introduction of the idea is novel
inasmuch as it brings the east and
west into a contet of skill and art.
Mr.. Kingsley hail from New Jersey
while Mr.. Knight halls from Idaho.
Both are confident of ec1ipsing the
other in the contest, and the zest
should prove of much entertainment
to all attendees Beautiful pro-
grams have been arranged for, which
are to be served b the ladies as SOU
venirs of the occasion.
Many of the younger set will grace
the ball room floo'. and Judging from
the amount of ticIets disposed of. the
crowd will be one of the largest of
the season.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
STUDENT AVIATOR
IS MUCH IMPROVED

Reports from the hospital on the
condition of Will l.. Stewart, a stu
dent aviator from the aeronautic sta
ton who was operated upon Wednes-
day night for appendicitis. state that
he is doing well.
Mr.. Stewart suffered an acute at
tack while coming to the city on the
Bayshore car Wednesday night, and
was taken to the sick ward of the
city Jail City Physician Noies was
Immediately summoned, and finding
the nature of the case notified DIR.
Toulon. naval surgeon stationed here,
The operation was held at once in the
Pensacola hospital.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
CITYS FOR
TMENTSFhLLS

Pensacola stood second on the list
O stations in this district in naval re-
cruiting last week, but information
secured yesterday from the local sta
ton indicates that this city has fallen
far below this week, having secured
only one recruit.
More men are needed at once for
Utmost every branch of service in the
navy, cooks, mechanics, apprentice
sedmen, and other branches of SER
vice being open for enlistment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
.Av|ATORs To GIVE
4 DANCE TONIGHT

Members of Section IS Of the aero
nautic station will entertain tonight
with dance to be given at the Key
ser Auditorium. The dance promises
to be one of the most enjoyable en-
tertainments to be given during the
season, ana a number of novel events
will be staged for the pleasure of
the guests.
Among these is 20 be a rope skip
ping contest between Walter Kingsley
and Thomas S. Knight. The former
issued the challenge and it was i'm
mediately accepted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
ROAD PETITIONS
TO Be CIRCULATED
1T ONCE BY c Of c

At meeting of the joint road
committee of the Chamber of Com.
merce held yesterday morning fina
details for beginning the campaign
for obtaining signatures for the peti
tions were started. and the papers will
be circulated as soon as they can be
prepared.
1t is believed that there will be lit
tie difficulty in obtaining the neces-
sary number of petitioners, and that
as soon as the election can be called
it will be done.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-21
WILL PASS UPON
EXEMPTION CLAIMS

Exemption claims filed by large
number of the men who passed the
physical examination in the second
draft for Escambia county will be
passed upon today by the local board
for this county, according to state
MEETS issued yesterday.
The delay in passing upon the
claims is due to the fact that the
board had to wait until ten days
eiapsed between the last examinations
and action On the claims. This time
limit is - today, and the board will
Immediately begin work