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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
CHUR CHES HAD u. S. OFFICIAL
LARGE PART In PLEASED WITH
ALLIED VICTORY LOCAL YARDS
FORCEFUL SERMON ON FACTORS
WHICH MADE VICTORY POSSIBLE
DELIVERED AT FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH BY REV. j. A. ANSLEY

At the morning service Of the Firs
Baptist Church., yesterday, the pastor
the Rev. J. A. Ansley, preached one OF
the most powerful sermons ever deliv-
cred from a Pensacola pulpit.
Mr. Ansley preached from Revela-
lation IS S:2-"Babylon the great has
fallen" and brought out strikingly the
part the churches have played in the
war for humanity.
Mr. Ansley said, in part:
Since Jesus Christ left the earth,
there has been no moment SO signifi-
cant, so richly laden with blessings for
humanity, as the eleventh hour of the
eleventh day Of the eleventh month of
this wonderful year of glorious grace.
president Wilson's fourteen princi-
pies are but the application Of the
Golden Rule to the intercourse of na-
tions.
Only free nations emerged victorious
s'Of the leaders who have carried our
cause to victory, first place should be
accorded to David Lloyd-George, Pre-
mier of England. More than any other
one man has he carried the burden.
"Lloyd-George is Baptist. He
wanted to become a Baptist preacher,
but Welsh Baptist churches did not
then pay their ministers salaries. His
poverty forced him to enter another
calling He became a lawyer.
president Wilson. whose leadership
places him at least as the equal Of
and Lincoln, is a Presby-
terian, the son Of a PRESBYTERIAN min
lister. This may furnish food for
thought to those who maintain that
Secretary Of the Navy Josephus
was said by Admiral Dewey to
be the greatest Secretary of the Navy
the nation had ever had. Even his for
mer arch-critics now give him praise.
Mr. Daniels is an earnest Methodist,
and was one Of the speakers at the
General Conference of the Southern
Methodist Church in Atlanta some
months ago.
Marshal Foch. whose superb mill
tary genius is the admiration Of the
world. who handled Ludendorf as
though the latter were a child. and
whom the French rank above Napoleon
himself, is devout Catholic, and a
nan of prayer.
General Pershing is consistent mem
Der of the Episcopal Church.
'.The Y. NJ C. A.. the Red Cross, the
Salvation Army, were all founded by
.hurch members John r. Mott, leader /
# the present United War Work Cam
,aign is a Methodist. and in addition to |
lis Y. NJ C. A. work is one of the |
worlds great missionary statesmen.
General Booth. founder of the Saliva !
ion Army. was one of the greatest /
and soul winners Of all
he centuries He translated the prin- !
inal of Jesus into terms OF practical |
wing. and undertook to save the lives
Continued on page two
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
MILLION MARK UNN WOULD
TOMORROW H'END EXPRESS
FLORIDA'S HOPE OMPANIES|
FLORIDA RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
HEADS COMMITTEE WHICH SAYS
SERVICE SHOULD BE RENDERED
BY RAILROADS

Washington, D. c., Nov. t7.-Com-
plete elimination of railway express
companies was demanded in a major
ity report by the committee on ex-
press and other contract carriers by
rail, to the National Association Of
Railwoy and Utilities Commissioners
at the ir meeting. The report was read
by the chairman, Royal C. Dunn of
Florida.
Mr.. Dunn said the functions OF the
express companies should be per
formed by the railroads. He said the
express companies were wholly I'M
necessary in the industrial system of
the nation. He saw no reason for
dividing the carrying business between
two organizations and splitting the
revenue when one organization could
do better service and get better re-
suits for the public at a materially
decreased outlay.
The report states that the business
could be done with much greater
by the railways divorced
from the express companies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
MOB STORMS JAIL
IN NORTH CAROLINA CITY

"lnston-Salem, Nov. 17.-This city
.oaght is in the hands of mob. Three
cl''zens have been shot and excitement
runs high. At 5 o'clock a mob of
several thousands stormed the Jail
a'u IS said to have shot to death a
negro who is alleged to have assaulted
white woman.
Ihe Greensboro home guards have
sseu called out tonight to help sup
press the disorders in winston Salem.
me known dead are Rachel Levi,
young woman bystander, who was
v" ,+os through the lung, and Robert
'VuHg, fireman shot.
~ I'VE are seriously injured, includ-
~ ~ Two members Of the home guard.
ny ss were taken to hospitals, but
homes a'eo a' 'ne
an. Inc police do not even haard an
''"''a'e Of the total number injured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
:. 80 as..ssslauo.' Long Statement Regard
ing Conditions at Indus
trial School.
BAD CONDITIONS
ARE ADMITTED
But u. S. Health Officer Is
Severely Criticised For
Saying So.

Copies have been received in PEN
sacola of a lengthy statement issued
by the members Of the board of state
Institutions in an endeavor to refute
the criticism of conditions at the
Marianna Industrial School for boys
durng the recent influenza epidemic
at the institution, made by DR., G. A.
KlOck, of the United States public
health service.
The statement was based upon u
report made by DR.. Blatzell, attending
physician of the school; DR.. w. M.
Bevis, superintendent Florida state
hospital for insane, and DR.. r. A. Will
lis, state prison physician, who were
appointed by the board to make an
investigation.
The report states that conditions
were bad, the hospital is found in
adequate and there was a shortage
of night clothing and mattresses in
The quarters for cOlored boys. The
report states, however, that the condi-
tons resulted from the epidemic and
the fact that practically all Of the
inmates and officers were afflicted.
COMMITTEES REPORT.
To the Board of Commissioners OF
State Institutions, Tallahassee, Fla:
Gentlemen: At your request we
have this day visited and inspected
conditions at the Florida Industrial
School for Boys at Mariana. After
a careful survey of the buildings, hos
pital facilities, Sewerage system and
general condition of the institution,
we respectfully submit our findings
as follows:
This institution has just passed
through the throes of the recent in
huenza epidemic, and very few of the
officers and help of the in
escaped its ravages. Out OF
PAT boys all but three came down
with it practically at one time; the
assistant superintendent, in charge of
the coiored side, and his whole family !
The matron of No. 2 died with it. In !
fact, very few escaped the ravages |
Of this insidiouS disease. At one time |
It was without water, save what was |
hauled from nearby sources, because !,
Ill three engineers and the boys who |
helped them were down sick.
HOSPITAL INADEQUATE.
We find that the hospital is very
inadequate, being small wooden
about g by Is feet, with a
path room and toilet attached.
There are two cottages for the
white boys, the general plan and con-
truction of which would be credit
o any institution in the state. The
Continued on Page Six)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
TALLAHASSEE PLANS RECEPTION
FOR CONFEDERATE VETERANS

Tallahassee, Nov. i7.-(Special) THE
Tallahassee Boosters Club and Col. T. j
Appleyard chairman of the local COM
mittee on arrangements, have received
notice that December 10th and tfth are
the new dates selected for thes meeting
here of the Florida Division of the I'm
tied Confederate Veterans. In addition
to the plan already made for their en-
tertainment, there will be reception
at the Mansion, rendered by Governoz
and Mrs. Sidney j. Cats. Tallahas-
seeans will leave nothing undone to
contribute to the success of the re-
union
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
ALLIES START
THEIR MARCH.
70 GERMANY
pashing's Forces Move For
ward on Wide Front From
Metz to Sedan
FRENCH OCCUPY
ALSACE FORTS
Take Possession of Mulhausen
and Calram-Belgians Re-
occupy Antwerp.

With the American Army in France.
November 17.-(By Associated Press)
-Pershing'S forces moved forward to-
day in the territory just abandoned
BY the Germans on the old line be-
tween Mouon and Thiaucourt, lying
from the region of Sedan to south Of
Metz.
The troops had been stationed to
await orders for the advance and early
this morning the patrols marched out,
not in line of battle, but in columns
along the high road.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18

PROCLAMATION
BY PRESIDENT

Washington, Nov. 17.-President
Wilson in a proclamation today des-
ignated Thursday November %, as
Thanksgiving Day.
He said this year the American peo-
pie have special and moving cause
to be grateful and rejoice.
Complete victory" he said, has
brought not only peace, but confident
promise of a new day in which justice
shall replace force and jealous in
trigue among nations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
RELEASED PRISONERS STREAM
THROUGH AMERICAN LINES

Nerdun, Nov. 17.-(By Associated
Press.) s.)-Russians Italians, French and
Rumanians by the thousands, all re-
leased by the Germans, streamed into
the American lines Sunday.
Feeding and housing them is taxing
the facilities of the various army orc
ganizations, which have been furnish
ing the Americans with luxuries.
At Spincourt released prisoners of
the various nationalities travelled to-
wards Verdun in great streams.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
STATE LEADERS BELIEVE STRIKING
DISTANCE OF WAR WORK QUOTA
WILL DE REACHED TODAY IN BIG
WHIRLWIND DRIVE

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. IT,
With the United War Work cam
paign extended until next Wednesday
November 20, state leaders were look
ing for a whirlwind finish throughout
the state during the next three days
to put Florida over the top. AT the
bottom of the lsit among the states
an envious position in the campaign
at the present showing, but the half
million mark has been passed by a
good margin, and with the tagging
districts showing a determined efort
to come through. it is expected that
the million mark will be in striking
distance by Tuesday night and a big
wind-up on Wednesday will show how
the state feels the responsibility OF
backing up the boys cover there
The districts which have not made
the showings their leaders expected
them to make are the twelfth and
composed of the West
Florida counties, including the city
OF Pensacola.
Nationwide appeals have come
during the past two days from Presi-
lent Wilson, Secretary OF war BAKER,
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, Pro-
yost Marshal General Crowder, Direc-
,or General of Railroads McAdoo, and
John Shelton Williams, comptroller OF
currency. The latter urges national
oanks to make pending subscriptions
o the drive. The national bank bill
has passed the senate and will be |
passed in the house this week. |
National banks may make subscrip- |
ions to the fund with the understand |
ng they become valid when the |
lational bank bill passes the house.
President Wilson and his cabinet ad-
isory of the army and navy are most
trong in their statements that despite
he news in the papers with regard
o demobilization, the soldiers in
rance have many weary months
head of them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
r. nj. SEXSON OF EMERGENCY FLEET
CORPORATION PRAISES PENSACOLA
SHlPRUILDING COMPANY PLANT
AFTER SUNDAY VISIT HERE

| That the plant of the Pensacola
Shipbuilding Company is to be a per-
! manent feature OF Pensacola's future.
was the statement made last night by
| F. NJ. Sexson, of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation, who made Sunday visit
| to the local shipyard from his New
Orleans headquarters.
There is no better equipped yard
for the manufacture of ships in the
entire fifth district" said Mr.. Sexson,
in speaking Of his impressions Of the
Pensacola plant. Every facility
which goes for the making of steel
ships is available at the local Shipyard
and the way things are progressing
there is meeting with government ap-
proval from every standpoint" he con-
tinued.
One of the features Of the local
shpyard is the lack of labor troubles
which has cost the government thous-
andS of dollars and delay in the erec-
tion Of ships in other yards over tlr>
country, according to the visitor. Mr..
Sexson reported being very well i'm
pressed with the set Of men employed
at the yard as superintendent of the
various phases of the work, and ap-
proved the spirit of fellowship with
which the men are handled by their
employers.
FUTURE SHIP OF STEEL.
Steel ships are to be the ships of
the future" Mr.. Sexson said, when
asked as to the future of the wooden
shipbuilding industry in Florida THE
wooden ship will soon be thing of the
past, for steel ships are better adapted
to commerce n every way than wooden
vessels, and the government has al
ready cancelled 81 contracts for ships
of the latter character over the coun-
try" he said.
"Barges of the type being construct
ed at the Milton and Millville ship
yards will be Necessities in commerce
for a long time TO come, and yards
making this type of freight crarisr
may expect to be busy for many
months to come. However, 1 do not
believe that the wooden ship con-
struction is at all permanent and [
look for the early disbursement of
this industry. so far as the government
is concerned" said Mr. Sexson.
BEST YARD IN DISTRICT.
The fifth district, according to the
way the country is divided by the
Fleet Corporation, extends
from Jacksonville to New Orleans. ac-
cording to Mr. Sexson, who says tina.
no other yard in this territory is SO
we'll prepared for work as the Pensa- |
cola plant.
Nothing but praise was sounded for !
the local plant on every point from the |
ack OF lost motion and minimum |
Of labor troubles to the excellent para !
ohernalia on hand for the work and |
he adequate room for the erection of |
steel ships There are many tons of |
steel being pushed through the mold
ng forms daily at the local plant, ac- |
lContinued from Page Two.o
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
'N-ock AUTO TAKEN
Al DURING CHURCH SERVICES

ocs ~, auto belonging to J. w. Bull
hg sa- me Bullock-Caldwen shipbuild-
ae rS.'pans NJ. was tolen from in front of
sona,t.S Methodist Church last night
! rspo.. after o'clock according TO
turob,-' mode to the police. The license
ass h. Is l'6olB and a reward of SIS
'eeove-v,.H made by Mr.. Bullock for The
ISses re- pl the machine. Most of such
Iders tSehtIy tSs have proved to be low
Fer tbsi.e tbe machines being abandoned
pa the n.o53olIne S5asolIne supply was exhaus-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT WILL
HOLD TRACTOR DENOMINATIONS

Tallahassee, Fla, Nov. II The
state road department will conduct trac-
tor demonstrations during the state fair
in JacksonviIe which will enable the Of
ficias to determine the best machines
for carrying on their work
Chairman Ed Scott and j. z. Gilbert
of the board, will represent the depart
ment at the convention of national high
waymen in Chicago December 9.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
N''eRNoR SENDS TROOPS
TO QUELL DiSORDER

gt,,.s. gtT,.eISh' Nov. 17.-Apprized Of the
,sa1. ,s,,'oA at Winston Salem by tele-
5,da-. tonight, Governor Beckett has
nina, niIeo company of Greensboro state
IN ,''5@ 5a. 10 the scene and has arranged
hsva Iahkers from Camp Polk to
ave mere at II O'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
FRENCH TROOPS ENTER
GERMAN FORTS IN ALSACE

Basel, Nov. 17.-French troops on
Saturday entered Calmar and Null
hausen, two of Germany's great for
tresses n Alsace, according to dis
patch received here. There was no
trouble at either place.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
BELGIANS TAKE OVER
ANTWERP; BRUSSELS NEXT

With the llied Armies in France and
Belgium, Nov. 17.-(By Associated
Press 1.-The allied armies have begun
their march towards Germany.
Belgian forces have already occu-
pied Antwerp, which. was evacuated
by the enemy Friday and Immediately
taken over. Brussels is expected to
be free Of German soldiers today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
PERsHING DESIGNATES THIRD,
ARMY TO HOLD POSITIONS

Paris, Nov. 1.-THE American third
army has been designated as 1.-The
army Of occupation" 1t will be under
the immediate direction of General
Pershingh, who will be in command
Of American positions in occupied ter
ritories.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
FRENCH TROOPS OCCUPY
MANY GERMAN POSITIONS

Paris, Nov. 17.-French troops have
occupied Muhausen, Sedan, the Grav-
eIotte forts suoth of Metz, Munster
ana Altkrch, according to a French
Official communication this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
PARIS COUNCIL FAVORS
SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN

Paris, Nov. i7-Havasl-The NUM-
cipal council of Paris will request par
lament to adopt the law granting suf-
frage to women, according to the petit
Parisien.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
The Weather

e,orfd-Fair Monday slightly cool
-, and central portions. Tuesday
e' ,oderate west and northwest winds
u" .ot southwest over south.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-18
THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL

Prints more want ads than any other
paper Of like circulation in the world.
Journal Want Ads bring results
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
In Vaudeville

PALACE-Lady Duff Gordon. sophie
Tucker, "Where Things Happen"
Frank Westphal, Arnaut Brothers, "The
Night Boat" and De Haven and Nice.
ALHAMBRA-Elizab Brice. Law
Brice and the Barr Twins, Lightner
and Alexander, Joseph L.. Browning.
"The Decorators" Leavitt and Lock
wood, "The Cafe Lonesome" Frank
Harmon and Monroe and Grant.
COLONIAL-McIntyre and Heath.
Mckay and Ardine, Gilbert and Fried
land, Crawford and Roderick, Charles
Olcott, Homer Miles and company.
Susan Tompkins and Dupree and Du-
pree.
RlVERSlDE-Stella Mayhew, Olive
Wyndham and Jose Ruben, Clark and
Bergman, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen. Refine
Davies, Grendel and Bert, Hooper and
Marbury, Harris and Morey and Edward
Marshall.
ROYAL - Lillian Shaw, Nonstte.
Married by Wireless" Bert Fitzrib.
bon, Nina Payne, Watts and Storey
Leavitt and Lockwood, the De La Vars
and "Gems of Art"
LOEW'S AMERICAN-"No Questions
Asked" Dorothy Rogers and company,
Armstrong and Ford, Leonard and viii
lard, Nippon Duo and Barlow and
Hurst.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
The Office Boy as
Dramatic Cvitjc

Herbert, the head Office boy, vantsl
to see the burlesque show at the o.
lumbia. He was sent, and upon ~
return remarked he knew what -
would say were he the critic. LAes
he offered the following, announs,pg
the way his career lay clearly bsfer'
him:
"Vivscious girlies, sparkling coneas
and rapturous music, with Asvoft1s
Of patriotism, were conjurcd into =
delectable burlesque dish as has ~
served in this city for some time =
the Columbia Theatre last night.
"'HeElo, America!' was the titls .
the burletta, and the greeting ~
spontaneously acknowledged By =
pacity house. Part the hrst Of ~
musicy. girly concoction was sttssr
lively free from any pretenee et plsI
merely a setting for catchy seHes, ~
licking dances and scintillatins Avu&
"Ths second chapter Of the seeer
viSted skirt and no skirt st III ~
pourri did some incursion int ~
strelsy. Sambo and Tambe took theH
repartes from war topics iasyvW
world and civil, modern and ante
Professor Jazz. who also claims
have developed Al Jolson int
much each week, ventriloquisee
Yum Yum, a dummy who spoke -
chiefly because he was no dummy
all, but a miniature person who -
his living that way.
"Thsre were two chsgusss
into the burlie. mais and femslA 3
male ehovua aIsn ran.H
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

The navy will have it's theatrical inn
ings this week. Opening at the Cen
tury Theatre on Memorial Day with
matinee, "Bif Bang" a song and
dance revue, will be presented for a
week by sailors from the Naval Train
ing Camp at Pelham Bay Park.
"Biff Bang" is entirely the work Of
sailors and will be presented by a
company of 1875 chosen from the per-
sonnel of the training station. Many
of the characters in the revue have
appeared in Broadway productions.
The book, music and lyrics are the
work Of sailors, and the production
Will be under the direction Of Yeoman
Philip Dunning, formerly a stage d.
rector for the Shuberts.
Included in the cast of principals
are Willis Claire, late of BUSINESS
Before Pleasure; Frank Mills, of
"Vnder Fire.; Hugh Dillman. of "Get-
ting Mssrisd"; Robert Cohen, George
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
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Tie -Red Cxoas

sponsible for whatever story appears.
The Pelham Bay Symphony Orchestra
will be under the direction of Band
master Schroeder, and the famous Pei
ham Band, under Bandmaster S. M.
Wachtell, will also be heard DIN the
revue.
"Biff Bang" is scheduled for weeks
engagement, with regular matinees on
the opening holiday, May 80, on Satur-
day and the following Wednesday, and
a professional matinee on Monday,
June s. This special matinee will be
under the patronage of prominent
theatrical folk. Nine. Aida will sing
"The Star-Spagled Bsnner," and other
artists will appear at the professional
matinee. During their stay in New
York the 200 sailors who comprise the
company. and staff will be quartered
at the list Regiment Armory. Lieu
tenant B. C. McCulloch is chairman Of
the general committee in charge of the
production.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Freight Conditions
Interfere With the
Port111QnteQu Plans

when is Stuart Walker going to put
on Portmanteau plays?" is a question
which has been asked many times this
year. And Mr.. Walker himself was
numbered among the inquirers until he
found out the answer was: "Not this
spring" Fate, in the guise Of freight
conditions, intervenes. The Portman-
teau Theatre setting is still tied up in
Chicago-the scenery and costumes for
all the Portmanteau plays presented in
New York year ago, as well as three
new productions which were built in
Chicago in the fall. SO the New York
spring season of Portmanteau repertory
which was announced several months
ago waits upon an empty freight car
The company is here and the plays re-
hearsed.
"But we cannot do Portmanteau
plays without scenery and costumes.
Though they do not require much, they
must have some," explained Mr..
Walker, who was much perturbed by a
rumor that he had abandoned his Port
manteau Theatre.
"The only reason that we are not now
presenting Portmanteau plays is that
we can't. Both my company and N.Y.
self delight in the Lord Dunsany plays
and others that make up the Port
manteau repertory. We added three
most interesting ones, Gale Young
Rice's "A Night in Avignon,' Thomas
j. Kelly's The Son of Isis and a PAN
tomime by Maxwell Parry called
'Stingy,' which we are most anxious to
show in New York. flow this rumor
started that l considered nv blessed
Portmanteau a fad cannot say. But
| hasten to deny it, have always said
the first ideal Of the theatre was to
make money, for money represents
audiences, and audiences are what we
play for and to. have always said
that did not believe in the uplift
movement in the theatre and that the
Portmanteau was not designed to up
INT anybody anywhere. The Port
manteau Theatre was designed to en-
tertaln. 1t was not fad, for it was
founded on something much older than
any movement in the theatre. That
there were people who wanted the
Portmanteau and who enjoyed it is
proved by the fact that the Port
manteau made money and is wanted
again."
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

Robinson, William Israel, Jimmie Fox.
George Wulhng, John j. Byrnes, Arthur
Leydecker, Jack Meagher, Harry c.
Davies, Alex. Hyde, Robert Fischer. all
former vaudeville artists. The chorus.
TOO, contains some DISTINGUISHED
names.
There is Joe Fields, son of Lev
Fields, the comedian, who is one of
the show girls; Robert B. Mantell. jr..
son of the Shakesperian actor, also a
member of the Merry Merry; Jack
P'ckford, the movie star, who will he
q show girl. In addition to appearing
IN the production, Joe Fields also wrote
the only "war song'' that will be heard
IN tho revue, We're Coming Over"
The music of this and all other num-
bers in the revue is by Bandmaster
William Schroeder, who wrote "His Lit
tie Widows" and other successes. Philip
punning, Robert Cohen and William
israel furnished lyrics and also are re.