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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Aerial Policeman
Rule Air Traffic

We may soon see aerial policemen
regulating the traffic Of the air just
as they guard at busy street cross
ings. The air lanes in some parts
| of Europe are so crowded with air
craft that definite rules must be en-
forced to avoid collisions says F. A.
| Collins, in Boys Life. the Boy
Scouts Magazine. AS our great
training aviation fields grow buster
in America, the same regulations
will soon be enforced. The aircraft
since they fly a mile minute or
faster require murh more room than
surface vehicles.
The air traffic rules followed TO-
day in Europe have been worked
out on scientific lines. If two air.
crafts meet each other end on SO
that there is danger of a collision,
each steers to the right thct they
pass each other at distance of at
least one hundred yards. If they
pass too close to each other the sue
ton of the propellors might prove
dangerous.
When one aircraft overtakes an
other, the machine in the rear is re-
sponsible for keeping clear of the
forward craft. If it turns to the
right to pass it must steer a course
at least one hundred yards away,
while if it turns to the left it must
pass at a distance of $500 yards.
An aircraft is not permitted to
pass below or above another air
craft unless the vertical distance
separating them is eight hundred
feet. Even when separated by this
distance an aircraft is not allowed to
remain persistently above or below
another craft. The laws are es-
pecially strict in forbidding any air.
craft to turn in across the bow of
another aircraft or foul it in any
way. # one of the aircraft is an air
ship or balloon, the clearance of one
hundred yards must be increased to
six hundred yards.
An ingenious rule has been laid
down for all aircraft approaching
each other in cross directions. The
craft which sights another in VIVA.
is called its Fright forward uuA-
rant" must give way. In other words.
the pilot must keep a sharp lookout
ahead and one drawn at ninety de-
grees or at right angles on his right
side, and act accordingly. The other
machine Is at liberty to continue on
its course undisturbed.
The aircraft are not allowed to
make long glides or quick rises ex-
cept near their landing places so as
not to confuse other traffic. Before
an aircraft rises from the ground it
must make note of the position Of all
aircraft aloft and make allowance
for them. A red flag must be dis
played before an aircraft rises from
the ground as signal to the ali
lanes. The rules advise all aircraft,
not to fly above cities and towns ex-
cept it be absolutely necessary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Captain Geiger
Makes Long Flight

OF interest in Pensacola where
Captain Geiger was formerly sta
toned is the following account Of his
record flight, taken from a recent is
sue of the Air Service Journal:
capt. Roy. S. Geiger, u. S. Ma
rine Corps, and Coxswain Anthony
1annuccf. of the U. S. Navy, recent
ly delivered seaplant from New
York to Cape May. where a coast
patrol station has recently been es-
tablished. Although the plane had
just returned from several days at
sea and was badly in need of over
hauling, the flight was made in rec
ord time and without mishap.
Sowing to the cloudy conditions
and a heavy mist, the machine was
flown at about 1000 feet The OPP
orators could not see more than
twenty miles ahead at any time.
When leaving New York they flew
directly to Sandy Hook. thence down
the coast to Atlantic City"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Army-Navy Grid
Battle Saturday

Plans have been completed by the
Sports Committee of the Army and
Navy Life Activities Committee for
a football game between the aero
nautic team and the army team from
Fort Barrancas. to be played next
Saturday in Maxent Park.
It is hoped that the game next
Saturday will be- but the first OF a
series of contests to be arranged be-
tween the local teams and elevens
from other camps. tt is probable
that return match will be ar
ranged between the Aeronautic Sta
ton and the Ohio State Troops from
Camp Sheridan, and a team from
Camp Gordan mayscome here to play
the locals.
Keen rivalry exists between the
local army and navy teams and the
match next Saturday is expected to
be thoroughly interesting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Program Given by
Patriotic League

For the men of the service who do
not attend the Saturday night Com
munity Dances by the Life Activities
Committee, the Patriotic League
gives a program each Saturday night
in the League headquarters at 1872
North Palafox street.
Last night an exceptionally good
entertainment was enjoyed by a
large number of the service men, as
we'll as Pensacolians who are in
terested in the work. A general in
vitation is extended everyone to at
tend the entertainments by the
league. and particularly tn men of
the Army and Navy and visitors to
Pensacola.
Following is the program rem
dered last night:
1. Song-Mr Shultis.
2. Sketch, "Parlor Philosophy, -
Mary Jennings and Maxine Riley.
8. Song-Miss Berlin.
4. Violin-Miss Jacoby.
5. Musical Sketch-Miss Stone.
6. Reading-Miss Holt.
7. Song-Miss Wilhelm.
8. Esthetic Dancing - Miriam
Mayors.
9. Song-Mr. Shultis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
May Have British
Ministry Of Air

1t is reported that a bill for the
establishment of an air ministry will
be INTRODUCED in the British House
of Commons in a few days. 1t will
provide for coordination in Several
branches of the work of the naval
and military air services and the air
board. The ministry will assume
complete control of the new arm
gradually.
A central organization policy and
central organization supply will
be established. This bureau will be
given power over the discipline and
pay. Lord Northcliffe has been of
fered the position of first air min
lister. but has declined.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Regular Weekly
Dance a Success

Saturday Community dances for
the Army and Navy are always sue
cessful, and the Keyser auditorium is
always crowded to capacity, and the
entertainment last night by the
Army and Navy Life Activities Com
mittee was no exception to the rule
established by long precedent.
To add to the pleasure of the
dance the thirty piece band from
Barrancas consented to furnish music
for the occasion, and men from the
forts attended en- force. The Red
Cross conducted the checking booth,
all tips being applied to the Christ
mas fund of that organization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
FOR vALOR.

While a Democracy is fundamen-
tally opposed to the elevation OF q
man or group of men, the line OF
demarkation between the reward OF
service, and the establishment OF q
class is so faint that there is small
wonder that the refusal of the Brit
ish decorations for valor by the Sec
rotary of the Navy should at once
create widely divergent opinions.
Notwithstanding its opposition ia
class one of Democracy's boasts is
the opportunity of all, however low
~. to succeed and to rise to high POI
sition. If this is true in peace. and
there is none to deny it. it should
likewise be true in war. for IL we
are to sacrifice the principles of
Democracy in a war for Democracy.
then we are indeed inconsistent, and
will lose by fighting, that for which
we fought.
Of course, it might be said that
opportunity for advancement is at
forded every private.
That is true. Some OF Americas
greatest leaders have risen from the
ranks. Yet this is no reason why
personal bravery should go unre-
warded.
Military decorations are worthless
in themselves, it is for what they
stand that makes them priceless
Even this valuation may be rendered
bankrupt by too lavish bestowal
as witness the Iron Cross of the
Prussian War Lord. Too long have
decorations been associated in the
minds of the people with royalty. A
great war was necessary to show
that heroism is not a matter Of class
and decoration is merely q recog-
milton Of bravery, or distinguished
service, no more confined to the few
than the qualities which merit It.
With this in mind, it is to be re
GREETED that Americans. simply be-
cause they are Americans, are pre-
vented from accepting these inter
national courtesies, and It Is to be
sincerely hoped that Congress will
afford some means by which our de-
tenders may obtain the same .recog-
milton for distinguished service tina,
those fighting by our side for the
same principles. have provided.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
VULTURES

Bq Carter Milan, us. Naval Hospital.
All day the planes fly overhead:
They slowly sweep out toward the sea
And swim the smooth air. spirally.
Like vultures, circ1ng round the dead.
AS phantom cars sometimes they eem
To come up from an endless sea
And feck the sun, Enthusiastically;
Then lose themselves like vagrant dreams,
In cloud-mists. Green-gold draeon-fies
That ride the air on green-gauze wings!
Forward! swerving! Now in Angs
Like tailless kites against the skies!
BattleBuzzards! Things of dread;
Spawn Of wars dull r1rnbling!
Great gaunt birds that never sing;
Notwithstanding round the dead.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
FOR TORID LIVER DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION

! take Tennille'e Liver Pills. They en-
courage and stimulate the liver to
act fully and naturally Price 25c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
A Good Suggestion.

Try Chamberlain's Tablets when
bilious or constipated. You are GER
tain to be much pleased with them
They are easy to take and pleasant
in effffect.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
FREE 81
~ ~ is guaranteed for
one bottle to bene-
A1ana fit any case Of pei
lacra rheunaatisn,

eczema, scrofuls or any blood, liver
or kidney disease, or your dollar re-
turned and no questions asked; or if
you take two bottles between October
%, 1917, and March 1, 1918, and you
receive no benefits, upon proof of
same I will refund to you your $500
and give you S1.O0 free. Why ex-
pertinent? Take a remedy with won
derful merit A trial is all I ask
you to give G. S. Sold by all drug
rists or sent prepaid. Price, $1.00. or
ak for $500. Call on your druggist
for G. S. before you order from me.
Write for testimonials.
l.. Nj. GROSS,
III Spring st. Little Rock, Ark.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
ARMY AND NAVY ACTIVITIES
ARMY AND NAVY ACTTVI-
TIES

Published weekly by The
Pensacola Journal in the in
terest of the service.
Contributing Editors:
John Fl. Anderson.
r. e. Rorman. AeronautA
Station.
l.. T. Harris, Fort BarrancAs.
C. M. Clark, Fort Pickens.,
Corporal Turnkey, Fort Bar
rancas.
C. M. Service, Fort Barrancas.
Corporal Sauth, u. s. M. @.
Aeronautic Station.
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Song-Mr. Shultis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
MAN UNDER ARREST At CARROLL
BECAUSE OF EXPRESSED GER.
MAN sYMPArHlEs.
HE TALKED TOO MUCH
Despite FRIENDS WARNINGS
Held a. Alien Enemy and Will 30
Turned Over to Federal Authorities
Claims TO 30 Reservist Of German
Army and Ready to Serve kaiser
May Be lnterned.

Carroll, Dec. IS Mystery surrounds
the Imprisonment Of John Hinterberg,
a registrant from Eden township. He
was brought to Carroll and after fur
Their cross questioning by members Of
the bar serving for the exemption
board was lodged In the county jail
where he Is said to be awaiting the ar
rival Of federal authorities. No infor-
nation is available from officials OF the
exemption board but from other sources
the Herald Is able to state that tHfhter-
berg Is an alien German, and 1t Is said
that he has expressed himself as In
full sympathy with his sovereign. the
kaiser. During the past weeks he mas
been known to express himself as In
favor of Germany and though cautioned
by friends to keep quiet he has MADE
no concealment. He Is said to be sui
len, refuses to talk, affects to know
but little of the English language. tho
he is known to be a master of a very
good English. Hinterberg Is about ~
years old has worked for Frank Mey-
ers for some time and has been In the
county about four years. He told per-
sons that at the breaking out of war
he informed the German consul that he
was ready to enter the German army
as he claims to be reservist. The eX-
act or direct cause of his being thrust
into Jail is not to be made public al
this writing. He will no doubt be In
termed by the federal authorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
HARDIN BUREAU SPEAKERS.
J. M. Evvard, and Mrs. Campbell Z
Attend Meetings Jan. 5.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Dec 2s.-The farmers OF
Hardin county will have opportunity
to hear the best informed man In the
United States. Mr.. j. NJ. Evvard, live
stock feeding specialist for the Iowa
experiment station, and generally con-
sidered the best authority In TINS
country, will be at Eldora, Saturday
Jan. s, to talk to farmers about tac'r
live stock feeding problems. MI
Evvard comes at the invitation Of the
farm bureau association. on the occas-
ion of its second annual meeting. he
vii speak In the court room at 1870 p.
m.
Those women In Hardin county who
had opportunity to hear, Mrs. Louise
H. Campbell last summer will know
that the women have wonderfully en-
thusiastic and impressive speaker COM
Ing when she speaks to the women IN
the Eldora Methodist church. Satur-
day afternoon Jan. 5, at o'clock. Mrs.
Campbell comes to Hardin county ON
the invitation of the home demonstra-
ton department Of the farm buerau
association. The meeting is free.
This meeting will be at 10 q. m. and
the board Of directors will be elected
at this time. The officers will be chos-
en- from the board Of directors.
A dinner prepared and managed oy
Miss Nettie Hanson, home demonstra-
ton agent, will be served at cost IN
the Methodist church dining room.
At p. m. in the church, Mrs. Camp
bell will give a talk to the women on
Conservation Problems"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
PLAN NEW ARMY ~" BUILDINGS.
viii Make Officers and Men in the
Cantonmsnts Comfortable.

Council Bluffs. Dec. 2S.--Authoriza-
ton for the construction Of $150,o0O
worth Of new Y. NJ. C. A. buildings and
officers clubs within the central mill
tary department alone has been given
by the national war work council OF
that organization. according to an
nouncemcnt just received in this CITY,
The construction will be under the
supervision of II. l.. Nevin, construc-
ting engineer for the Y. NJ. G. A. OF
Chicago.
At least two officers clubs are plan
ned for each Of the environments. These
will he erected adjoining the
green huts now In operation and will
have entrances both from the outside
and into the social rooms for the en-
listed men. Each club building VIII
measure thirty by fifty feet and Will
cmfortably accommodate $50 officers.
The club rooms for officers will be
equipped with fireplaces. books maya
zines, writing tables and stationery and
all the other conveniences OF the army
Y. NJ. C. A building. Many of them. II
Is expected, will be equipped by tho OF
ficers themselves. Construction Of these
buildings viii begin at once. Mr.. Nevin
announces.
New buildings also are planned for
the enlisted men. Among these are one
type "E' building costing $500 Tor
Camp Funston: one Of the same type
and cost for Camp Taylor; type IF
building for Columbus barracks and a
similar one for Belleville. ILL.,, flying
field. The latter will cost $500 each.
Work on the Columbus building has al
ready started.
Construction Of $4,000 worth Of new
buildings for the Y. NJ. c. A. at the
Great Lakes naval training station also
has been approved. This group Will
consist Of six type "E'' buildings, In
GLIDING an administration building with
officers and living quarters for the sec
retares. A special type OF building also
will be erected at the hospital camp
for the use of conyalescents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
DEALERS ORDERED TO REFUND
Patrons Who Have Been Paying $3.50
Arc Entitled 70 as Cents.

Des 'Moines. Dec. 2S.-Demand has
been made upon coal dealers, Of Des
Moines by the fuel administration that
a refund be made to customers for all
overcharges since Dec. 81, the date
when Charles Webster's coal prices for
Des iMoines became effective.
Following a communication with
Webster at his homie in Waucoma, he
ordered that his assistants in Dcs
Molnes Immediately demand the re-
fund Of the dealers. Letters were d.
rected to all dealers yesterday by the
administration. y.asG
Since the price. was set by Webster
as being $5.15. formerly having been
$3.50, many Of the dealers continued
to exact the latter charge regardless
Of Websters price fixing.
1t was stated by Merle Potter, sec
rotary OF the fuel administration, that
If Washington gave Webster authority
to AK the price 1t would back him in
forcing the dealers to sell coal at the
price set. Potter could not say what
action would be taken should the deal
ers persist In charging the higher
price for coal.
The following is a copy Of the let
ters directed to the Des Moines coal
dealers:
:. "My attention has been called to the
fact that a number of retail dealers in
Des Moines have been retailing coal ct
$3.50 a ton and giving rebate ticket
of IS eents.
'Inasmuch as the price fixed by the
locel committee for Des Moines was
}3515 and was anproyed hy mo and
since there has been no ruling IN
Washington regarding the price, you
will please refund. Immediately all
amounts due your customers on those
rebate tickets and hereafter charge
$5.15 ton.
This applies to all orders which
were placed with you on or after the
21st of December 1917"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
BELMoND MAN ASSAULTED:
Three Thompson Brothers Beat Up and
Seriously lnjure f. C. AIdrich.

special to I1meS-Republican.
Belmond, Dec. 28.-A sensational af-
fair occurred here on Saturday evening.
when the three Thompson brothers,
Richard, John and Honus, attacked
and severely beat up and injured F. c..
Aldrich. Mr.. Aldrich has charge of the
coaiyards at the Chicago Great Vest
ern railroad, west of town, and at
about o'clock Richard and John
Thompson came over to the yards and
accused him of throwing snake on
one Of the Thompson children last sum-
mer. They attacked Aldrich, beating
him with their fists, throwing him, and
otherwise mistreating him. The third
brother, Honus, hearing the cries Of
the victim, came running from his
home on the hill west Of town and also
mixed in. the fray. He claims he did
not strike Aldrich, but endeavored to
pull his brothers off. Mr.. Aldrich.
however, asserted that Honus Thomp--
son kicked him in the abdomen. Thorn
as Brooks, a farmer living south OF
town, happened by on his way home in
his automobile, and Aldrich, making
break, managed to climb into the car
from which the assaulters at once
jerked him out. Three times tho vic
tim managed to climb into the car,
each time being jerked out by the
Thompson brothers, who continued to-
beat and strike him. Brooks argued
the matter, and asked what they were
pounding Aldrich for, the Thompsons
replying that they were making Al
drich apologize for the alleged snake
episode last summer. The victim was
finally released and at once ran for
town. where he was found wandering
around in a dazed condition and taken
home. Medical attendance was at once
secured and his injuries attended to-
He Is in very serious condition, with
doubts as to his recovery.
The Thompson brothers were at once
arrested and released on bail OF $1,000
each. Wednesday evening prehmi-
nary hearing was held on the case Of
Honus Thompson, before Justice Purdy
and he was bound over to the grant
jury, which meets in February, his
bonds being placed at $1,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
COLLEGE BUILDING BURNS.
Last Of Amity College Plant Wiped
Out bv Fire,

Out by Fire.
College Springs. Dec. 2S.-Another OF
the old Amity College buildings, the
gymnasium building, burned to tho
ground. The fire started in the east
room on the third floor and spread SO
rapidly that it was impossible to save
the building. A coal house in which
a carload Of cement was stored also
burned. .at
The fire was discovered about
o'clock in the morning. BY the time
the alarm was given and help had ar
rived, the fire was beyond control. The
building was go filled with smoke that
it was impossible to get into the differ
ent rooms to- carry out the contents:
All the school books. desks, piano, ana
other fixtures went up in flames. Prof.
H. E. Mutt lost several musical instru-
ments, some valuable books and music.
Supt. f. B. Delzen Jared about as bad,
his desk and all his books and school
records were destroyed.
The gymnasium building was the last
of the old, Amity College buildings
Since the two brick buh dings swerc
torn down last stxs1imer preparatory to
the erection of the news consolidate
school building. 1t was erected in the
year 1899, at a cost Of about $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
Hampton Woman Dies Suddenly.
ec,a1 to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, Dec. 2s.-A sad ending was
that of an otherwise pleasant Christ
mas for the T. I. Wade family. While
on her way from the home Of her
daughter Mrs. G. H. Roberts. where
she had spent the day. to services at
the Baptist church in the evening Mrs
Wade suffered paralyltic strike. and
before she could be removed to her
home she hau passed away.
She had suffered from heart trouble
but had been feeling very we'll Of late,
and her sudden death came a. q great
shock TO her many friends. She was
over 90 years old and had alwa;s taken
4 great Interest IN church work. IN the
interest Of the w. r. G. and other like
efforts.
She 10 survived BY her husband, r. I.
Wade. Z son. Curt Bmmons. Of Wis
consln, who was here visiting, and
Mrs. G. H. Roberts. Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-28
THREE FIRES DURING PAST FEW
DAYS UNDOUBTEDLY OF IN.
cENDlARY ORIGIN.
NO CLUE TO PERSONS
RESPONSIBLE FOR BLAzEs
Latest Attempt Was Made at Furniture
store-Ssvsral Robberes Also At
tempted-Pro- Germans Not Suspect
ed Of Responsibility For Firss-Els.
vator and Feed Sheds Fired.

Perry Dec. oS.--The firebugs, who
for the past few weeks have been caus-
ing the, citizens Of Coon Rapids great
deal of, anxiety are still working, and
in spite Of the fact that three fires
have been set in the past few days.
the identity OF the guilty persons IL
as much mystery as ever.
Early yesterday fire was discovered
at the Graham Bros, furniture store,
which was one Of the places robbed a
couple Of weeks ago and which at that
time the robbers attempted to urn.The
fire, which was extinguished without
much loss, was discovered between the
roof Of the building and the cell
ing. Matches were found at the
manhole, but the doors and win
dows Of the store were securely
locked. The electric wiring was all
right, and the only theory is that
the fend entered the store with a
key. af4
Another attempt was made Christ
mas to set fire to one Of the elevators
and on Friday Of last week a feed
shed owned by a man named Bran
mer was set on fire, causing loss o..
about $500. A couple Of Ford cars were
damaged by the flames.
Every effort has been made by
the people of Coon Rapids to locate
the people guilty Of the crimes, but
thus far they have been unable to
get any kind of clue. The COM
munity has few men who have
been little pro- German in their ut
terances, but they are not suspected.
About the only thing certain is tha,
the fires and robberies lIave been, the
work of someone living in or near the
town.