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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
THREE HUR T TN
COLLISION AT
M'DAVID, FLA.
BELIEVED THAT TROOPS ABOARD
TRAIN WERE THOSE DISCHARGED
FROM FORT BAE1l1NCAS.

Two civilians, Waite Bicwell, and
Mrs. Rhodes, of McDavid, Florida, and
one soldier who was unidentified, Were
seriously. injured when train number
six on the L. & N. crashed into the
rear end of a troop train carrying $50
discharged soldiers from Pensacola to
their homes at McDavid, Florida The
troop train was running as the first
section of No. from this city north
according to reports at an early hour
this morning.
From meager reports OF the accident
it was learned that the first section,
carrying the soldiers was standing at
the station at McDavid when struck
by the second section. The night was
very foggy, which is the only ex-
planation that was offered for the mis-
hap.
The engineer and conductor Of the
first section, S. w. Salmon and A. j.
Mckinney, were unaware that the Sec
ond section with engineer Williams
and conductor TAFT was so close, ac-
cording to information CLEANED this
morning.
The wreck occurred at 12 % a. m.
today and the wrecKage was soon
cleared away. Whether the soldiers on
the train were from Fort Barrancas
or not could not be ascertained. It is
thought however that tfley were as il
was known that large detachment
was expected to leave Pensacola last
night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
REMOVAL OF COAL
MINING BAN WON'T
TOUCH BUNKER USE

The removal OF all restrictions re-
garding the mining or coal OF great
smoke producing qualities for
bunker coal use will not affect
operations Of coalins ships at Mus
cogee wharf, according to Freight
Agent Speed OF the L. q N. railroad
Although the remova, Of restrictions
will permit the mining OF thousands
of tons additional coal IN the vicinity
Of Birmingham, Ala, the fact that the
government has furniSned a sufficient
supply Of coal to care for all ships
calling at the port OF Pensacola dur
ing the war, explains Mr.. Speeds
statement.
At the beginning Of hostilities the
mining Of heavy smoke producing coal
for the use of ships was stopped by
the government, because OF the addi-
tional danger to ships made visible to
the enemy by the black smoke belch-
ing from their tunnels.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
BARUCH MAY BE
CALLED TO THE
PEACE CONFAB
RED CROSS HEAD IS ALSO NOTIFIED
TO BE READY TO COME AT A MO-
MENTS NOTICE.

Washington, Dec. BERNARD Bar
UGH, chairman of the war industries
board, and Henry p. Dawson. chair
man Of the American Red Cross war
council, have been asked by President
Wilson to hold themselves in readi-
ness to respond to a call for their
services with peace delegation in Eu-
rope.
Mr.. Baruchs advice on problems of
distribution of raw material may be
wanted, and it is understood MIR.
Davidson's experience IS counted up
on to aid in dealing with questions Of
feeding and rehabilitating destitute
European population.
It was indicated at the White House
today that the presidents request that
the two war workers be ready TO Join
him, was made before he sailed. Mr..
Baruch has resigned as chairman OF
the war industries board, but 1t is un-
derstood that will not prevent him
from answering call
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
Pc n S A 60 | A
PAYS HOMAGE
/ 0 bRI I Al n
Magnificent Tribute Is Offered
Gallant Ally by Thou
sands of Citizens.
FISHER DELIVERS
POWERFUL SPEECH
Tableaux of England's Colonial
Possessions Prove Great
Favorite With Crowd.

Paying high tribute to the British
nation, and the wonderful part that
nation and it's colonies played in the
great world war, the Britain Day pro-
gram OF last evening closed one Of the
most successful celebrations ever held
in this city, once a colonial possession,
and still distinguished by many marks
of English occupation.
William Fisher in an address which
held great audience in a silence
broken only by wild applause and
cheers, called attention TO the lies that
had been circulated In the United
States by German propagandists
against the United Kingdom, and per-
ticularly in regard to It's colonial pos
sessions, and pointed to the fact that
every colony had renamed faithful
and had fought for the British coll
ors. He reminded his american audi
ence that when this country, then a
British colony, went to battle against
the mother country, that a German
king sat upon the English throne
Mr.. Fisher in closing his speech.
which rang with eloquence born OF
sincerity and truth, expressed the
hope that the two great Anglo-Saxon
nations, England and America would
go on down the ages fighting together
for right and justice.
A feature OF the evening which at
tracted much attention was ship
from the Pensacola Ship Building Com
pany, which fired off u salute during
the singing Of the Star Spangled Ban
ner. The ship is an excellent model
of the great ship to be launched ut
the Pensacola Ship Building Company
about the first Of January.
w. H. Watson, general chairman
was in charge Of the program.
The national airs Of Great Britain
were played by the army and navy
bands, both OF which took part in the
musical program. A beautiful part
of the pageantry was the representa-
tfon Of Liberty, the nation, the army
and navy, and the allies through tab
leaux, introduced by a burgler front
Fort Barrancas, and each followed by
the singing of an appropriate song, IN
which the great audience Joined.
Sergeant-Major ]. Moreno Coe spoke
on England and her allies and made a
splendid impression upon his audience
He stressed the great service OF the
British navy, the valor OF the English
army and the courage OF the woman
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
GREAT BRITAIN TO
GIVE RAILROADERS
AN EIGHT HOUR DAY

London. Dec. THE future Of Brit
fish railways was the topic of the
week The governments decision
to give all railway workers an eight
hour day came as a surprise because
the public had not realized that any
agitation was afoot, for the govern
ment to restore the railroads to pri-
vate competitive ownership. The pres
ent wage scale would be handing over
bankrupt properties, because earning
dividends in such a case is out of the
question. The times estimates the
country's railway bill at 127.000000
pounds, sterling.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
HITCHCOCK IS|VA[ lofty OF.
.[nBRO|LED IN NEW LIQUOR
ROCHE PO|SONb|LL TESTED
Supreme Court Issues Alterna-
tive Writ to Facili-
tate Shipment.
EXPRESS COMPANY
TOLD TO ACCEPT
Writ directs Company to Accept
Excess Amount of Liquor
for Shipment.

Tallahassee. Dec. 7.-fSpecial) )-Tne
constitutionality Of the new prohibi-
tion law is to be tested in an action
brought in the Supreme court of the
state, in which H. T. walton, citizen
of Jacksonville seeks to force the
American Railway Express company
to handle excess liquor for shipment.
A provision of the new bill limits
the transportation of liquor over any
of the railroads of the state. This bill
legislature which adjourned Friday
and was approved by the Governor
Wednesday, December 4, to become ef-
fective Immediately.
Walton's petition caused an alter
native writ of mandamus to be issues.
in the supreme court dlrecjing the ex-
press company to accept for shipment,
consignment Of fou- quarts of whis>
key, which Mr.. WaiJon purchased at
Tampa and rendered to the express
company for shipment.
The new law provides that there
shall not be transported any lntoxl
eating liquor into a dry" county by
a common or other carrier during any
period of 0 consecutive days for one
person, in amount exceeding one quart
Mr.. Walton is represented by Judge
James F. Glen and Messrs. Knight,
Thompson and Turner Of Tampa. Ar
torneys Kay, Adam and Ragiand of
Jacksonville are said to have been re-
tanned to represent the express COM
pany, and that the interests of the
state will be looked after by the at
torney general
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
SEVERAL BILLS.
ARE KILLED In.
FINAL SESSION
EMERGENCY AUTO TAX, ABOLISH
MENT OF HOTEL COMMISSION AND
SALARY REDUCTION BILLS DIE.

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 7-(Special)
In the dying hours of the extraordi-
nary session Of the legislature, the bill
to abolish the hotel commission. and
the bill reducing the adjutant general IS
salary to one dollar per year, were
killed. Because two-thirds of the sem
ators were not present, Senator Sim
gletary5s bill to abolish naval stores
inspection in this state, never got be-
fore the senate.
The governor this morning approved
the main automobile tax law, curing
defects in the acts of 1917.
The bill becomes effective January
4. The prohibition bill for the en-
forcement Of the statewide amend
ment after January 4, which both
houses passed after some difficulty III
agreeing on the amendments, was
signed also this morning.
The bill to authorize the trustees of
the internal Improvement fund to CO.
operate with the federal government
in securing homes for returned sol
diers and sailors has become a law
with the signature of the governor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
MEN OF COMPANY d
TO B e MUSTERED
OUT SOON, RUMOR

The men OF Company D., Fourth
Battalion, who have been stationed
at the court house barracks. were CIV
en- liberty yesterday and today pre-
paratory to being mustered out OF
the service, it is claimed.
Orders have been issued by Major
E. L. Higdon, in command of the u.
S. Guards, southern division to muster
out officers and men of all guards
stationed between Panama City. Fla.
and Baton Rouge, La. These men are
to report to Camp Beauregard. where
their final days in the service are 10
be spent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
Senator Agreed to Do All in His
Power to Put Embargo on
Arms to the Allies.
AMERICAN PRESS
SAVED THE DAY"
Newspapers Were Stumbling
Block to Won Bernstorff in
Spreading His Propaganda.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Further
chapters in the story of the efforts
of Bernstorff, former German am
bassador and other German agents
10 influence German sentiment in
America and prevent the shipment
of war supplies TO the allies, was
revealed in documents presented
10 the senate investigating COM
mittee, by a. Bruce Bieiaski, of the
department of Justice. There is
evidence relating to the organiza-
ton in 1915 and subsequent activ-
tiles Of the American embargo as
ISOLATION, formed with the hope of
stopping the shipment of war sup
plies to the allies.
MIR. Bielaski read a document
signed by Senator Hitchcock,
chairman of the committee on
foreign relations, stating that he
would do all in his power to ef-
feet an embargo on arms.
A communication relating to a
meeting of the embargo association
said to have been written by G. NJ
Jacobs, of Chicago, acting chairman
said that former Senator Works, OF
California, and Senator. Smith, OF
Georgia, as well as Senator Hitch
cock, supported the principles of the
conference. Late today the state de-
partment made public the full text
Of the Bernstorf documents, disclos-
ing a mass of German intrigue, both
before and after the war started in
1914.
u. s. Press Saved the Day
-- Shipwreek OF German propa-
sanda Initiated in America by
Bernard Dernburg, was attributed
by Count Won Bernstorff in his
explanation to the Berlin foreign
office to the impossibiIity of keep
ing secret the substituting of an
American newspaper and the sink
ing Of the Lusitania.
The former ambassadors explana-
ton was laid before the senate COM
German propaganda today along with
other secret documents from the files
of the department of justice by A
Bruce Biealalski, chief ow the bureau
of Investigation.
In letter to the foreign office in
1915, Bernstorff said the subsidizins
Of papers always ended with him be-
ing held responsible for all the artt-
cles Of such papers. For that reason,
he said, he had succeeded in getting
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
PRESIDENTS SHIP
RUNNING THROUGH
BIG w IN ID STORM

On board the steamer George Wash
ington-(By wireless to the Associat-
ed Press)-The presidents ship rs to-
day running through a severe wind
and rain storm 1t Is maintaining a
fixed speed, however, and is due to
pass the Azores Sunday. After pass
ing the Azores, the liner will pick up
more units of the naval escort
The president slept until a late hour
this morning, and there were no con-
ferences with his advisors.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
Telegraphic Tabloids

Honolulu, Dec THE steamer, Ben
to Juarez, bound from San Francisco
to Manila, foundered with the loss OF
seven lives in gale which swept these
islands Tuesday. The wreck is forty
miles northeast Of Molokai channel.
All the living members of the crew
reached the island Of Lanai, Wednes,
day night.
Atlanta, Dec. 7-Judge John c. Hart,
state tax commissioner, and former
attorney general, accidentally shot
and killed himself while hunting near
his Greensboro home today.
Washington, Dec. THE resignation
of Chas. NJ. Schwab as director general
OF the emergency fleet corporation,
was accepted today by the president
in wireless dispatch from the George
Washington.
London, Dec 7.-Field Marshal Hatg
reported tonight that Cologne mas been
entered by British advance troops. IS
Paris. Dec. Town House OF Prince
and Princess Joachim Murat, will be
placed at the disposal OF the President
and Mrs. Wilson, during their stay in
Paris at the request of the govern
ment. 1t will soon be completely rem
ovated and ready to receive the
American chief executive and his wife.
San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. Stu
dents Of the University of Porto Rico
have presented petition to the legIs-
lature asking to amend the memorial
to the president and the American con-
gress, SO as to demand complete inde-
pendence as the only status compati-
BILE with the ideals and interests OF
Porto Rico.
Spartansburg, Dec. THE plant OF
the Spartansburg Herald and Journal
was destroyed tonight by fire. The
estimated loss will reach 100000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
WHISKEY SHIPPED
INTO FLORIDA IN
CARTONS OF FRUIT

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 7-Concsaled in
crates OF oranges, in barrels OF grape
fruit, and in cases over which loose or
anges had been piled, wniskey esti-
mated by fedral agents to be worth
owe $1,000 was seized at Turkey Creek,
nea here today. The car was con-
signed to Columbia, S. c., the author
tiles Withholding names until arrests
are made. In the cenIcr of barrels OF
grapefruit were three gallon kegs OF
pure alcohol The whiskey was bot
tied.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
ALL YANK TROOPS
TO BE IN AMERICA
AGAIN BY SUMMER

Washington, Dec. Eight Of the
thirteen divisions comprising the Am
erican army now approaching the
Rhine are either National Guard or
National Army troops. There is every
reason TO believe that they will be
on American soil again by midsummer.
Chief of staff, General March announ-
ced TODAY that he anticipated no diff
ficulty in getting these units home
been established formally.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
PERU REQUEST
U. S. TO RECEIVE
Ambassador
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS AC.
IION DEEPLY SIGNIFICANT IN
VIEW OF BORDER DISPUTE.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 7.-Argen-
Una will join the United States in
eadeavoring to reach a settlement
Between Chile and Peru on the
question of the province of Tacna
and africa.
The American ambassador has
conferred with the Argentine for
elgn minister and notified him that
ue United States would intervene
N matter co-jointly with some
american republic, and the pres
ieent has invited Argentina to m-
oertake the task.
resident Irigoyan today accept
gu the invitation and instructed
SSrgentine diplomatic agents in
lille and Peru to this effect.
"aSllngtOn, Dec. with the ap-
E,o'aI Of President Wilson, Secretary
,sb'ASiliS IA has asked congress to raise
j. '7 american legation at Lima, Peru
ne l.Le rank of embassy. Peru has
henllied desire to appoint an ambas-
s;n]r ,-or TO the United States, and the ad-
feps. 'o' ~ 'aAo 'i
4, u letter to Chairman Hitchcock
Yi,,.ie ie senate foreign relations COM
sn',I;e transmitting the request, made
a .o a.. To-Day, Secretary Lansing point
n.,s ~ Perus friendship and her align
A.. with the United States in the
b7es,aa ana urged the exchange of am
Bo ''uoFs. Argentina and Brazil on
,55 aSulntic ~ side Of South America
H. ullie on the Pacific side already
..epresented here by ambassadors.
,oT51a or5,elal interest attaches to the re-
hs 'baehdation at this time because OF
aD5 DcC,,u-inldary c,,- difficulties between Peru
ups.5 GIille. The United States has
spi,a, spia the two countries to hasten an
snc., nayie adjustment of their differ,
" preserve pan-American unity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
CARS OF GRAVEL DO
N OF COME UP TO
SPECIE CA TION S

Because five cars of gravel, received
for use on the hard road between Pen
sacola and the Naval Air Station, ap-
parently do not come up to specifi-
cations, the county commissioners yes
terday ordered an investigation. Lieu-
tenant Warfleld of the Naval Air Sta
tion was asked by the commissioners
to make an investigation Of the quail
ity of the gravel, and make report
to them. 1t is said that much of the
gravel is too fine for road use.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
CROWNED HEADS OF
EUROPE TO VISIT
u N TIED STA r ES

New York, Dec. THE United
States will have as it guests in the
near future, President Poincare. of
France, King George of England, King
Albert OF Belgium, King Victor Eman-
uel OF Italy, and the heads Of other
nations which the president may visit
during his trip to Europe, Stephen
Lausanne, of the Paris Matin, declared
today, just before sailing for France.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
EFFICIENCY OF THE
u. S. NAVY CAN BE
M u CHI

Washington, Dec. THE fighting
efficiency of the American navy VIII
be increased twenty five per cent. py
the perfection of a steamer she'll, op-
Grating at long range, and under alt
conditions, at sea. The new she'll -
said to excel any produced by other
nations and on account of its devei-
opment is described in a statement
by the navy department tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
DEPUTIES START CRUSADE
AGAINST GAMBLING HERE

Deputy Sheriffs Mayo and Marble
opened an anti-gambling crusade last
night by the Arrest OF A Damoirs and
T. Walnairl white, and the following
colored men. James Hogan, Peck
RuttIedSe. Sam Hilton and Henry Fos-
ter. They were arrested at 6 O'Clock
last night in the rear OF the Bay Shore
station in Main street
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08
The Weather

s.r sunday and Monday =, little ehanss ,a,,ss
in e" over north portion.
winds temperature yesterday, 6s de-
NY lowest, SO degrees.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-08

THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Prints more want ads than any other
paper Of hike circulation in the world
Journal Want Ads bring results
The Little River news., 1918-09-25
' OGDEN NEWS

Ogden, Sept. 23.-(Spec:al.)- We
 were again visited by 6! fine turnip
 rain Thursday. Checking the rush of cotton picking for while, Both gins are running night and day.
 in order to t2ke care of the cotton, and then a great amount has to pes taken to Ashdown. One of our birdmen paid us a visit Sunday afternoon, much to our sur-5 prise. He was at very low distance and running so slow that you could see the passengers on board, who were reported two. Some Or the children wEo saw it heard one of the men holler at them. It cane from the direction of TeXarkala and scared over the. southwestern part oE town on in thes
 direction Of Pine Pra;ric anQ teien-l
 mond. This IS the third aefoRlanea that has been seen by residents of Ogden to pass some where in the neighborhCod of town Mr. and Mrs. Br:neGar Of AstG0w-; are visiting tllei.' Laughter, A.9s l. ss Davis The Epworth League rendered their program ir the auditorium Sand V evening, on account of having special musical program.
 Misses Mary Mcdowell and Addie Crouch and Eber Mcdowell were wis itors at richmond Sunday Misses Mimic, May and Ethel Smith son, Mrs. J. H. Furlow and son, Robt., end Bcnt c. Hutchison were in Te1ar- kama Saturday evening. Misses Laura ans Lottie Van Hook entertained the young people Satur-l |day evening. Dancing, music and cards constituted important numbers on the program.
 The City Council of De-ense met in the school auditorium Sunday after-l noon
 The various ladies of the town will enter cotton picking contest Tues 5ay The proceeds to go toward the
 pastor of the M. E. Church. All are cordially invited to enter. The s. l. A. and Mothers Club will render g program at the school au-B
 fitorium Friday evening. Everybody invited to be present. Dr. I. N Hut was in Ashdown Mon vday.
 Williams E. Smithson is now located at Liverpool, England. He reports being in fine health and good spirits Mrs. James Fleming and son, Jas.,l
 Jr., passed through this city Wednes- day en route home from New Orleans
 where they went to visit their son and brother, Sam. They report Sam doing we'll and also splendid trip there and back.
The Little River news., 1918-09-25

ernment, their audiences being afford ed an opportunity to join in singing patriotic songs and choruses.
 Words and music of specially select ed songs have been sent to Geo. R. Steel the local chairman of Four Min ute Men, and he has appointed Seth c. Reynolds to act as chairman of a singing division of the local organiza- tion. Slides giving the words to be thrown on the screens for the inform ation of the audience will be prepared
 or early use. Four minutes will con- tinue to be the time limit Of the new activity, which will be kept separate from the delivery of Government mes sages It is hoped that the new acti- witty may be inaugurated during the coming campaign for the Fourth Lib cray Loan.