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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
IL. S. FORESTER
FAVORS HARD
ROAD PROJECT
II. O. STABLER ENTHUSIASTIC Oy-
Err FEDERAL PLAN OF BUILDING
ROADS IN FLORIDA FORESTS.

H. 0. StabIer, of the Forest Service,
Washington, D. c., has just completed
a seurvey of the West Florida Nation
al Forest project and arrived in Pen
sacola yesterday, an enthusiastic
booster for the governments project
for building hard roads through the
forest. ---4~~e.ssg-s
Mr.. Sabler. who is the guest Of For
ester l. L Bishop, announced that 1t
was probable that advertisements for
the proposed Crestview-C Camp Walton
hard road would be issued in January
and the contract let at the ealiest pos
sib1e time.
The forester also announced that
he had found hearty approval of the
government project in the commune
ties throughout the forest project. AL
though the government has announced
no definite decision regarding the
federal enforcement of game laws on
the reservation, Mr.. Stabler expressed
his approval, and that of the forest
service, for the project and believes
the mandate will be issued at an early
date.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
INVESTIGATION OF
p. e. co. BY CITY
NEARS COMPLETION

The investigation into the needs or
the Pensacola Electric Company, in
order to enable tnat corporation to,
supply the neecs Of the community
in street car service, rs nearing compile
tion, city officials announced yester-
day.
This Investigation. which was be-
gun by the city. following the receipt
OF dozen Of complaints about the car
service. is to report on the needs a
the company in the way OF paraphs
MALTA to enable reasonable SERVE
here.
Mayor Sanders announced some tim
ago that when the Investigation tsas
been completed, the street car conn
nay would be invited to make the n II
essary additions TO its stock In Csc
this was refused, city officials In T.
mated that summary action would fts~
low!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
SAILORS OF POST
TO BE ENTERTAINED
WITH VAUDEVILLE

Christmas cheer will be brought to
the sailors stationed here by a ceIe-
bration, which will be- held either
Christmas afternoon or evening in the
"Y" hut.
H. H. Schroeder, acting building
secretary, is busy arranging the de-
tails, and has issued a call for volun-
teers, who will entertain the men
with songs, recitations and vaudeville
acts.
The men will be treated to a big
dinner in the mess hall at noon
chow" and the rare treat OF eating
naval holiday dinners is one which ev-
cry sailor does not soon forget
During the evening the War Camp
Community Service will have a big
community Christmas tree, to which
the men Will be invited.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
Nearly Every Business House
in City to Be Forced to
Close on Sundays.
NOT TO AFFECT
!. MOVIE HOUSES
Motion Picture Shows Operate
Under Separate License;
Can't Sell Sodas.

Blue laws" which require the cle4
ing OF nearly every business house
the city on Sunday. are to be e.
forced by County Solicitor H Il.
Mackey, beginning with next Sund
Thls announcement was made by ts&
county official yesterday. who wr.
the sheriff letter in which he ordt
ed the closing of business houses ssss
Sunday.
This action win not mean that tie
motion picture shows of the city are
to be closed since they operate under
q special dtspensation of the Florida
legislature, according to Mayor Frank
Sanders. However. it will mean prac-
ucal1y e. business house in the
city must close except for the sale of
drugs. newspapers and one or two
actual necessities.
Every violator OF the law is to be
prosecuted without fear or favor if
Mr.. Mackey's announcement of yes
terday is followed. No intimation was
given as the reason for the new rul-
ing, but 1t is supposed that "legiti-
mate" merchants Of the city, who
have been obeying the law have been
sending many complaints to the city
and county. officials concerning in
fractions OF the statute.
The task which Sheriff svanPeft is
to take mp II to b1s1dfscussesl~by the
sheriff and Mr.. Maclxey before the
end Of the week, so that an agreement
can be reached as to just what lines
Of business can legally do business in
the city on Sunday. However, rigid
enforcement of the law, which failed
in previous attempt made here some
time ago. is promised by the county
officials
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
aY'' SECRETARIES
ATLOCAL STATION
OFF ON FURLOUGH

The Y. M. C. A. secretaries station
cd at the Naval Air Station, are tax
ing a furlough, along with the service
men during the holidays. Three *
the men, r. B. Patton, building Sc
rotary; w. w. Jones, business secf
tary, and ]. d. McCord, education 81
secretary, are to spend Christmas
home.
Secretary Patton was called aws
earlier than expecteu to his home 5K
Livingstone, Ala, by a telegram frosn
relatives in regard to his brothsF.
who is very low,
Secretary cCord will spend his fles-
iday in Atlanta, Ga, his home, W.
his family, while Secretary Jones will
go TO Chipley. Florida, his home,
where he ceased publication on his
paper TO enter the war work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
.STUDEN FOUR
MINUTE MEN TO
AID RED CROSS
CHAIRMAN HYER RECEIVING MANY
CONFLICTING REPORTS AS TO
PROGRESS OF DRIVE.

Four minute speakers of the Pensa-
cola high school have offered their
services to the Christmas Roll Com
mittee of the Red Cross to aid in the
drive for the remainder of the week.
J. E. Davis Yonge. chairman Of the
Speakers Bureau, has accepted these
services, and the young speakers will
leud their services at number of
public places and meetings. Mr.. Hyer
urges everyone enrolling themselves
in the Red Cross this week to display
the Red Cross flag ana all committees
and district workers are asked to re-
mind those who enroll to display the
Red Cross flag in a prominent place.
to serve as an inspiration to others.
In spite of the cold weather, the
women in charge of the booths have
stood staunchly at their posts of du-
ty since Monday morning and have en-
rolled hundreds of men and womenin
the Red Cross.
The work of the women in the res
idence districts continues and the bus
mess section is being covered by the
men.
w. X. Hyer, chairman of the Christ
mas Roll Call, yesterday sent the fol-
lowing wire to Director Black of the
Red Cross in Atlanta: Campaign
moving slowly. Using every effort to
speed it up. Hopeful of success be-
fore close Of the enrolment"
Mr. Hyer said last night that he has
received most conflicting reporks from
his chairmen. Some reported as many
as twenty subscribers out of twenty
three calls; others reported no sue
cess whatever.
A rally is planned tonight at Mo-
limo and the audience will pc address
ed by prominent speakers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
WAR REVENUE BILL
WILL PASS BEFORE
HOLIDAYS, CT A I'M

Washington, Dec.,19.-By adopti$s
the finance committees amendments
on the war revenue bill affecting sec
ond class postage and insurance com
panies, the Senate today cleared the
way forthe disposal of the few other
contested, but important features re-
naming. TIL eleaders have increased
confidence of passing the bill before
adjournment, Monday. The amen
ment repeaIs next July, first the zone
system on second class postage rates.
substituting a arte of a cent a pound
within hundred and fifty miles and a
half eeyond that. The adoption was
opposed by Senator Hardwick of
Georgia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
FRENCH CIVILIAN
!CAPTIVES TO TELL
WILSON OF HUI N S

Paris, Dec, 19.-Civilians seized by
the Germans in the occupied French
territory and sent to a hostage camp
at Holzminden, Germany will appoint
a delegation to call upon President
Wilson to tell him somethingf of what
they suffered. morally and physically
while detained by the Germans it is
announced.
The plan was formed at the sugges-
tion of DIR. Henry Van Dyke, OF Prin-
-ceton University, who met some of the
people in the association at a reunion
held recently. He was so struck by
their accounts of the treatment given
hostages by the Germans that he ad-
vised that a deputation be sent to wait
upon Mr.. Wilson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
JOFFRE PAYS HIGH
TRIBUTE TO u. S.
FOR HER EFFORTS

Paris, Dec. i9-1n his inaugural
speech on his admission to the French
Academy today, Marshal Joffre, hero
of the Marnp, paid high tribute to
President Wilson and America.
General Joffre appeared in the un-
dress uniform of a marshal Of France,
declining to wear the elaborate cos
tune of an academIcian.
1T is not without deep emotion that
look back on the time spent last
year in the United States," he said.
History does not recall more mar
velous achievement than millions OF
men breaking away from peaceful
pursuits to come thousands of miles
to give up their lives for a noble
cause ana a great ideal"
President and Mrs. Wilson were
present in d balcony box.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
SENATE WANTS TO
KNOW ABOUT ANY
SHIP SIN KIN GS

Washington, Dec. t9.-Press dis
patches from Paris saying that the
American peace delegates with British
support will urge the sinking Of the
German warships as a solution Of the
problem OF their disposition, led to
the initiation today OF steps in the
senate to obtain an official state
ment OF the facts and to wide dis
cussion in naval circles. At the state
and navy departments no information
was available, Secretary Daniels say
ing that he had never heard the sug-
gestion officially. There are many
indications today that the proposal to
sink the ships will meet with strong
opposition In congress, while the in,
preston is given that the navy lc-
partment does not favor sinking the
ships
Some Officers today pointed out the
practical obstacles OF their retention
by allied or American navies-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
MORE CAPIASES
TO BE SERVED
ON LOCAL MEN
COUNTY SOLICITOR MACKEY TO
CARELESS OF THOSE CONCERNED

The most sensational developments
are promised with the serving of
nearly a dozen capiases which have
been issued from the court of record
upon information filed by County So
licitor H. j. Mackey, following the
confessions of 15-year- Louise Fos-
ter.
Mr.. Mackey announced last night
that he had finished going after the
small fry in the case. and that the
next arrests will be Of "the men high
er up" prominent and well known
men of the county. The solicitor in
dicated that the next arrests were in
connection with exposes, which have
come from following up other cases,
revealed in investigating the Louise
Foster case.
None of the names of those who
will be served with the capiases were
revealed by the county solicitor. An
nouncement was not made as to
whether or not the additional capiases
would be served today or tomorrow
However, Mr.. Mackey said that the
papers were to be served in the i'm
mediate future, when he had COM
pleted all Investigations necessary in
connection with the cases in subject.
II am going to see that married
men stay at home at night where they
belong rather than spending the
time running the streets with young
girls. do not expect to make friends
by my actions, but I am determined
that the sort of business revealed In
the confession of Louise Foster and
other young girls shall stop" Mr.
Mackey said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
PROBE is BEGUN OF
ACTIVITIES OF THE
'tSECURITY LEAGUE''

of the activities of the National Sc
curity League Of New York in oppo-
sing the reelection Of members OF
congress in the last campaign, was be-
gun before a special house committee
today.
The entire day was consumed in
the examination Of Colonel Charles
Leydecker, president of the league.
,Leydecker told the committee that
the main purpose of the league was
to return congressman lone hundred
per cent American
Pamphlets giving eight "acid tests"
by which loyalty could be judged
were circulated throughout the coun-
try, he sails.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
IAlNG EMANUAL OF
IALY ARRIVES IN
KEN CHI CAPITAL

~lS' Dec. 19.-King Victor Emman-
!, " tlaIy, arrived here today and
sr;,l ;"cIccmed by President Poincaire,
!, 1''er Clemenceau and other minis
/ Go, me king was accompanied by
po pou, Ihe Prince OF Piedmont.
,s,., cily is hung with flags and a
1I holiday has been declared
H,.S falling this morning but there
gve g''"'Se That the weather will i'm
The newspapers hail the
,ssI =, d man Of honor who has been
b n, 't%Ier .a Of his country both on
VI the battlefield"
uo,sSIih TaIih says that the Italian king
h |2y ~ Of welcome such as the
IN n :" Paris gave to President Will
|t,sd italy and the United States
S8 ~ IN, NE war OF their own free
|erest" st"O''iSCralned by treaty or any
keaiar Neither was Immediately
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
|l6 FIRMS IN FOUR
STATES CONVICTED
OF PROFITEERING

Washington d. c.. Dec, 19-Con-
euon of sixteen firms in four states
single day on charges of profit
"ng was announced today by the
VI administration as evidence that
'auon of it's regulations is being
'N with severely in the various
1'es by representatives of the en-
cement division. The penalties for
.pia'ions, which occurred in the states
IeSas' Oklahoma, New York, and
aaASas' consisted Of suspension of
sHleSs and the compelling of contri-
~ .sOhs TO the Red Cross and other re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
|M|LNER TELLS
WHY ALLIES
ARE IN RUSSIA
British Secretary of War Issued
Statement Explaining
Allies Stand.
,BOLSHEVIKI ARE
RUSSIA'S ENEMY
Bolsheviki Were Appropriat1ng
Allied Stores for Use
Against Them.

London, Dec. 19-In response to
strong protests in the press against
the secrecy maintained concerning
military operations IN Russia, and the
insistent demand by liberal newspa-
pers that the government explain and
justify the continuation Of these op-
erations. Viscount Miner the secretary
for war, has issued statement to
the effect that the allies gave an OBJ
legation Of honor to protect the Rus
slams from others who have
aided them against the Bolshe-
Wiki. For the allies to scramble out
OF Russia now would threaten to in
volve the whole country in barbarism,
the war secretary declares.
"You ask me-" says Viscount Miner
in his letter, what right we ever had
to send British troops to Russia to
NEEDLE with the internal affairs OF
that country and how long we mean
to keep them there now that the war
is over.
Bols Assist Huns.
1.-The question itself shows that you
misapprehend the facts of the case
as well as the motives Of the govern
ment. The reason why allied, not
merely British forces-indeed the Bri-
tish are only a small proportion OF
the total allied troops sent to
Russia Is that the Bolsheviki, what
ever their ultimate object. We're in
fact assisting our enemies in every
possible way. 1t was owing to their
action that hundreds OF thousands
Of German troops We're let loose to
hurl themselves against our men on
the western front. It was owing to
their betrayal that Rumania with it's
rich resources in grain and oil fell
into the hands Of the Germans.
1T was they who handed over the
Black Sea fleet to the Germans, and
who treacherously attacked the
Czecho-Slovaks when the latter only
desired to get out of Russia in order
to fight for the freedom of their own
country in Europe. The allies, every
one Of them, were most anxious to
avoid interference in Russia, but it
was an obligation of honor to save
the Czecho-Slovalss. and it was
military necessity Of the most urgent
kind to prevent those vast portions
OF Russia which were struggling to
escape the tyranny of the Bolsneviki
from being overrun by them and so
CoDtinued On Daoe txx,o
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS

Paris, Dec. i9.-(Havas) - Bisop
Maglione of Berne has received from
Cardinal Hartmann, Archbishop OF
Cologne, twenty cases containing re-
ligious ornaments which were taken
from the diocese of Hheims by Ger
man soldiers. They will be sent to
France.
Washington Dec.,e 19.-SiX million
persons have joined the American Red
Choss since the the beginning of the
Christmas roll CALL Monda. In ma]k-
the announcement tonight at head
quarters it is said that reports from
all the states indicate that the cam
paign is going at top speed and is
steadily gathering momentum.
Paris, Dec. i9-tHavas.)-A Warsaw
dispatch thas the landing of Polish
troops at Danzlg began yesterday. The
Polish army is reported to number
$1,000.
The representative Of Poland at
Berlin has left Germany.
London, Dec. i9-"Germany is ruin
ed for generations, politically, indus
trially and economically" DR.. Rathe-
nau, president of the German General
Electric company, is quoted as saying
to the Berlin correspondent of the
Daily Express. Tits the greatest cal
amity suffered by any country in
two thousand years. II the indem-
mites are hig1l there will be a great
tide Of emigration"
Paris, Dec 19-(H Havas )-Accoreiing
~ Por1ir pfnI, 4Io
Germans, between december II and 20
must deliver to the allies i,7OO locomo
tives. By January 16 two additional
patches of 1,700 must be turned over.
If the deliveries are not made the
Germans will be forced to surrender
500 additional locomotives as a pen
atty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
PEACE LEAGUE DID
NOT ASK WILSON'S
O. X. OF IT'S THEORY

New York, Dec. 19.-In explanation
Of the presidents denial in Paris that
he ever directly or indirectly endor-
sed a plan formulated by the League
to Enforce Peace, the national head
quarters in a statement today says
1.-The league never sought such an en-
dorsement. It is PLAN it would
have been unwise and undiplomatIc
for the head of a nation to commit
himself on any specific plan for in
ternational settlement before the
peace conference meets
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
CASUALTIES OF THE
AMERICAN FORCES
REDUCED TO 68,892

Washington, Dec. 19-1'he casual
ties Of the American Expeditionary
Forces, whicn have not been publish
ed, but have been announced official
ly. by General Pershing, have been
reduced to 66S92, the war depart
ment announced today.
Major casualties, as yet unpublish-
ed, amount to 1850, including killend
in action, died Of wounds, disease ana
other causes.
The vast majority Of those remain
ing are minor cases, it is said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
HIGH TRIB N A l.
|0F STATE AFFIRMS
BRANCH JUDGMENT

Tallahassee, ia, Dec. i9.-The SUI
|Feme court tn:s afternoon affirmed
PIE Judgment of the criminal court
oi record of Hillsborough county in
he case of John l.. Branch, plaintiff
error, VS. the State of Florida de-
endant in error. The opinion is by
Justice West.
Nr. Branch was formerly tax col
ector Of Hillsborough county. He
WAS Indicted and convicted or EN-
DeSslin Scounty funds and was senten-
oed to serve five years in the vHlte
'penItentiary. The supreme court mas
low sustained this conviction and
Sentence.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
SCHOONER SEOUL
CLEARS FOR PORT
IN SANTO DOMINGO

The American sch ooner Sequin left
Pensacola yesterday with a Tight
load headed for S. Andrews MP the
gulf. At that point big cargo OF
lumber is to be taken aboard. and tho
ships papers indicated that This tim
Der would be carried to the port or
Macoris, Dominican Republic. Al
though several ships have been ex-
pected in the port for the past few
days no arrivals were reported at the
customs office yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20

tol.
Washington, Dec. i9-The propa-
ganda machinery of the German gov
ernment throughout the world and
the methods of financing it in the
United States, was told in the senate
investigation committee today by Al
fred ]. Becker, deputy attorney gen.
eral OF New York
The witness told how Bolo Pasha,
executed traitor. got nearly si,7OO,
600 Of certain money in this country
for the purchase OF the Paris Journal,
and added that since The Journal did
not change its loyalty to France the
transaction appeared to be pure
swindle" by the German government
Mr.. Becker described an attempt to
form a new alliance between the
Journal and William Randolph
Hearstts newspapers. which Jailed.
Mr. Becker explained that his in
veStigation was made at the request
of the French government to determ-
inc the culpability of Senator Hum
bert proprietor OF the Paris Journal.
propaganda in the United States was
disclosed incidentally. -BoIo tried.
Becker said, to obtain from Hearst a
declaration Of French synpathies.
Charles +. BerteIli, Paris correspond
ent of the Hearss newspapers who
came to the United States to introduce
Bolo to Hearst early in 1916, was quo
- by Mr.. Becker as having said that
.-Ey American loved France and thas
consequently it needed no advertis-
ing. After Bolo's return to Paris. in
1916, the Paris Journal published a
''fulsome account OF Hearst" the wit
ness said, but otherwise mo evidence
of a news connection between The
Journal and Hearst was disclosed.
Bolo sought unsuoceSsfully in con-
ference with E. ,G. Grace, president OF
the Bethlehem. Steel corporation, to
get the company to purchase the Pa
riS Journal. Mr.. Becker stated IN
his opinion this move by Pasha was
entirely camouflage, intended to COW
er up the real purpose OF his visit to
the United States
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
CAMPBELL RETURNS
HOME; NO DECISION
GIVEN i. & N. CASE

Judge A. G. Campbell returned to
his home in DeF'uniak Springs last
night without having given any decis-
ion in the case OF II. NJ Mattox. Mat
tox seeks TO prevent the railroad COM
pany from within olding checks Of his.
1t is expected that Judge Campbell
will give an early decision In the
matter, sending it here by mail
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
RAISED CHECK $40 is
CHARGE LODGED AGAINST
SHIPWORkER COPIAS

Apostle Copias, employed at the
Pensacola Shipbuilding company, was
arrested by Deputy Sheriff Mayo yes
terday on a warrant issued by JUS
tfce of the Peace Johnson Copias is
charged with raising check from
S28435 to $38
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20
DEPARTMENT GIVEN
Rim RY ROOF FIRE

The fire department was called to
800 North Hayne street yesterday
morning, where a small fire in the
roof of a residence caused slight dam
aga -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-20

London. Dec. t9.-News that Presi-
dent Wilson considers coming to
London next week was received by
the British government through an
official channel today. 1t caused
considerable surprise and pecessitat-
ed a hurried reconsideration Of plans
by Premier Lloyd George who had in
tended to meet the president for a
brief conference in Paris and then to
proceed to Monte Carlo 1or few days
rest.
The president Kill be welcomed
Whenever he arrives, but the date now
roposed-December 90 has handi-
leaps as far as the public and officials
are concerned. December 26 is a hol-
|ddy ana is known as Boxing day" "
|an occasion peculiar to England. All
|who have country homes and live in
London, from the king downward,
spend that day in the country. Busi-
ness in London cuStomarily is at a
|s!andstl.
No arrangements for the visit OF the
president has been made up to to-
Continued on Page Two.)
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Germans Have Not Abandoned
Efforts to Spread PrOpa-
ganda in the u. S.
BOLO PASHA "BLED"
GERMAN : YANKEES
Executed Traitor Raised Great
Sum of Money in The
United States.

Washington, Dec 19.-German
propaganda aimed at the United
States, and conducted by Profess
sor Brinkman at The Hague is
still at work, the state depart
ment was informed in a dispatch
today from the Netherlands capi-
tOl.