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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
DEMAND FROOF!

Surgeon-General Gorgas has started an
active campaign against rumor- mongers by
inviting the assistance of every citizen in
the effort to trace every sensational story
regarding the health or condition of living
of the soldiers. A report of sixteen deaths
by freezing at Admission, Ala, is one of the
stories that recently came to the ears of the
uregeon-general.
There is a carelessness of speech, laxity
as to fact, which cannot be too strongly
condemned at this time, when so many
vicious rumors are put in circulation by
German agents and their aides, the critical
Know-Alls who fight the war daily and
win it single-handed, going ''over the top
each morning, as they read the war news
and condemn the government on general
principles.
This is one important way in which all
can help in the winning Of this war-the
challenge to the Stacker who spends his
time condemning the work of other loyal
men, and the demand of proof of every idle
story that is going the rounds
1t is an easy thing to start a story, but
it is not easy to stop it. But it can be done
If the lie is nailed in the beginning. And it
is the business Of every loyal American to
put an end to idle gossip and, to promptly
do part to bring the traitor to justice
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
THE MAILED FIST.

While discussion of peace is more active
than at any time since the war began, the
determination to push the struggle to the
end was never more resolute than now.
The greatest obstacle to peace is the atti-
tude of military Germany, to which civil
cation cannot and will not consent; SO the
War-weary Titans must continue the
struggle
Happily, endurance as we'll as reason,
Justice and liberty, are on the side of the
allies, whose unlimited resources and stout
heartedness will eventually bring the war
to a successful conclusion. AS for peace
proposals, it is plain that at the moment
that the powers are as yet too wide apart
in their views to admit of settlement.
The desire for peace is unquestionably
still running strong in Germany, but for
the time being, its voice is silenced by the
mailed fist Possibly, later events may give
opportunity for a renewed outburst ef de-
mands for peace from German citizens, but
at the moment this is not feasible Mean
while spring is considerably further adj
vanced on the western front than here, and
the expected German drive may begin at
any time, the British drive last spring
having started considerably before this
date The threatened disintegration of
Russia presents some alarming possibili-
ties, but while it may encourage and help
feed the enemy, it will not prove a decisive
factor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MEET MIR. MIAMI.

"Mr. Wet Jacksonville, meet Mr.. Dry
Miami" This is the startling introduction
to a half-page advertisement of the Bust
ness Mems Prohibition League, in recent
issue of the Jacksonville Metropolis, pro-
hibition league, composed of the most in
fuential business men in Duva1, long known
known as the wettest county in the state of
Florida.
So does time move and circumstance
change conditions.
The Business Mems League Of Jackson
vile does we'll to call attention to dry
Miami. 1t seems that the liquor league
paints a melancholy picture of Jacksonville
gone dry. hereupon the Business Mems
League says:
Miami went dry. Then, what happened?
Did Miami dry up and blow away before
the side-wash of the first est Indian hur-
ricaneo Did northern winter visitors for
sake Miami? Assuredly and emphatically
no! Without even a reimbursement. Miami
went ahead faster than it had ever gone
before.
And Miami has continued to go ahead
Instead of forsaking Miami northern Wis
bers have focked there in increasing num-
bers each winter Multi-milionaires have
erected great palaces there upon extensive
estates Miamis building permits have in
creased year by year. and the past year has
seen the greatest activity in its history, de
spite the war. Business is substantial and
conditions sound, in Miami Miami's ex-
perience with prohibition is precisely that
of hundreds of other American cities But
Miami is close at hand and the representa-
tlves of the liquor interests cannot misrepA
resent the facts in Miami-s case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
CARRIERS

Carriers, Fla, Feb. 21.-Mr. Lewis
Hand arrived home last Monday
from Camp Wheeler on a two weeks
furlough. His friends and relatives
were glad to see him once more.
The house belonging to Nh j. H.
Pitman on Don Bayou was burned
about midnight Thursday. Supposed
to be an incendiary act. The family
have been up in the country for the
past six months but some of their
possessions were in the house at the
time of the fire.
Mrs. P. L. Hand spent the night
Saturday with Mrs. Lee Roberts.
Mr.. p. l.. Hand spent week in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MAINTAIN NATIONAL CREDIT

Preparations will soon be in order for the
next Liberty Loan; in fact, they have al
ready commenced in one form, through
regular weekly issue of treasury certif-
Gates, which may later be exchanged for
bolA1s
There is not the smallest doubt about
American credit, and these bonds are be-
yond question. the best the world affords
But even the strongest securities available
must in time obey the memorable dictates
IF the economic law. Demand is not keep
ING pace with supply, interest is steadily
advancing, consequently even Liberty
bonds must adjust themselves to market
conditions.
The most vital problem before the United
States today is the maintenance OF the
national credit, without which the war can
not be won. Our resources are ample and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

wise financiering will utilize them unerr-
ingly to victory. The first step in this
direction is to keep business as active and
as profitable, within reason, as possible.
If, through ill-advised legislation, exces-
sive taxation, prosperity is unduly checked,
ton will be dried up and the country drift
into serious crisis. Fortunately such dan
ger is clearly foreseen and the admnistra-
ton has some of the ablest and most patri-
otto fnanciers Of the country at its COM
mand to prevent just such catastrophe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

patton of we'll known professionals
now in Pensacola. Mr. Johnny
keenan, who is appearing at local
theatre, will appear as the Country
storekeeper." Mr.. keenan, will be
assisted by Mr., Tony Mutually. the
Ross1e May, Trixie Mutually, JACKIE
Green, Pearl Queen, Billie Brewster,
Bobby Roberts and MIR Charles
Morton. "The Country Store" will
he staged just the same as in the
larger uties
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
SOME FACTS ABOUT
GEORGE WASHINGTON

He was six feet two inches tall.
He had brown hair, which became
thin and gray.
He had small pox when boy while
visiting the Barbados.
Washington had a special fondness
for sorrel horses. He rode fine
one at the battle of Trenton.
He sat for hours without speaking
aloud, but had habit of moving his
lips while engaged in serious
thought
He received an appointment to go
in the navy when fourteen years OF
age, but his mother objected, and so
it was given up.
"He never knelt in church" said
Bishop White, "but stood during the
devotional part of the service. Mrs.
Washington knelt-"
His nephew, who lived for years
with the Washingtons, said he was
always up before sunrise. He kneit
in private prayer, both morning ana
evening.
Washington died at the beginning
of the last hour of the day, of the
last day of the week, of the lat
month of the year, of the last year
of the century.
For some reason, which his family,
never knew, Washington stopped
taking communion years before ne
died. Mrs Washington invariably
remained for that service.
All the states took official action
upon Washington's farewell address,
and several states did the unusual
thing of having it bound as part
of their laws.
When Lafayette and Rochambeau
wrote to Washington. which they did
frequently, they employed the Eng
lish language, although Rochambeau
wrote IN French and had his letters
translated before mailing.
Fairly close neighbors as they
were, Washington and Jefferson
never saw each other after Washing
ton retired from the presidency,
nearly three years before his death.
They we're not on friendly terms at
that period.
John Adams, while President. in
the celebration of Washington
birthday on the ground, as he after
ward said, that it was a slight upon
the highest official of the land to
honor thus a private citizen.
Washington's birthday anniversary
became a general holiday By common
consent. The Observance had Its
origin in a convivial supper in a New
York tavern in 1888, when com
pany met to listen to an original ODE
and drink innumerable toasts. Inc
next year the anniversary was Kept
by the same company in the same
manner and before long the observ-
ance began to spread. Regarded at
first as purely party custom. II
broadeGed beyond official and MILL
tary circles to take in all Americans.
Before Washington's death the Gus
tom of celebrating his birthday an
niversary had become quite general
in all the states.
One Of the big features of THE
Country Store" will be the partici-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
a..ss.s...JM..e.&Ssa.

Pensacola on business
Mr.. s. M. Johnson returned from
Pensacola on Saturday on the
Ruth.
Supervisor L. l.. Bishop, Of Pensa-
cola is at Camp Pinchot this week.
Mrs. E. A. Mooney received let
ter from her brother Harold STAN
ford, somewhere in France" and he
is we'll.
Mr.. j. A. Hartgrove is doing some
work for Mrs. r. A. Battenfield. on
Bay Beach.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

We begin to believe the story that our
ambassador to Petrograd, Dave Francis,
once raised Missouri army mules. One day.
Dave IS being threatened with bombs, and
the next, he is presented bouquets. Only
an ambassador with some education in
mules could stand that sort of racket.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

Cleveland bartender who worked 80
years for one man and in that time never
took drink, has bought his boss saloon,
say the newspapers. Will some ten-year-old
boy please point out what INFORMATION in
the foregoing is superfous?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

The old-fashioned carpetbag is coming
back into style because of the high cost of
leather says New York paper. We doubt
1t. 1t may come into use, but we never heard
OF anything coming into style because it
IS cheap.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

"A Mercury with feathered hee1s.' we said.
And held him but the play-toy of a sea son,
A Merry Andrew, light of feet and head
And overpaid beyond all rightful reason.
He spurned nightly payment of applause
And lesping from the playhouse to the skies,
He gave his service to the Righteous Cause
An arrow of the air he winged his fight
And smote the Hun, by a newer art;
The darling of the ballroom turned a knight
And winning by the lightness of his heart.
(CopyrIqht,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

When it's all over with. Germany will
probably spell Potsdam with an N
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
THE TEST.

Washlngton's birthday will mean
more this year than the mere per-
functory observance of a time-hon-
ored custom.
With the quickening of national
impulses by an aroused patriotism,
America has hardened back to her
fundamental principles of govern
ment, and is defending them against
the onslaught of autocracy.
Many things have been done and
are being done which may seem in
consistent with our theory Of gov
eminent, but we should always keep
in mind that a Democracy is at
disadvantage in waging war, and
that it is worth while to sacrifice
something to preserve the whole.
It does not mean that in fighting
the devil we should become devils
ourselves, but simply that our gaze
must remain steadfast on the ulti-
mate goal, and that we cannot, and
must not falter in its attainment,
even though the cost be gret. We
must be careful in fighting, not to
lost that for which we fight, but the
test will come with peace, when it
is for Us to decide whether we shall
continue under a war government or
return to the simple Democracy
which Washington labored so hard to
establish.
Washington was victorious against
the British, but above all he was vic
torious against himself 1t is to this
victory tht America owes almost as
much as the other, for when a crown
was his for the asking, he set it
aside, even as Caesar.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
The Spectator
KALENDINES.


With the suicide of General Kali
endines, hetman of the Cossacks.
dies the hopes of an early solution of
the Russian tangle.
From the outset. when Kerenskv
seized the power Of the deposed
Gar, kalendlnes has doomed large in
the aIIalrs OF the new republic, and
when the civil war broke out, and
Korniloff staked his fake march on
fetrograd 1t seemed that Kalendines
held the key to the situation
AT ms pack was an army of loyal
Cossacks- In his hands was the
treasury OF Russia, and the wheat
1ields OF the country were at his dis
posal, With this commanding posi-
ton he incurred the displeasure of
ms troops, and his leadership ended.
In mat ever-changing kaleidoscope
OF political foment there has oc-
Cured another great tragedy, the
Importance of which cannot be es-
timated at the present time. In less
strenuous times Russia with all her
internal dissension would occupy the
attention of the world, but in the case
of a vast conflict her rulers strut
their little hour upon the stage and
then are heard no more
Instead of the measured progress
OF a play and the set speeches of the
actors the world is witnessing the
rawlings of supers, while the star of
the performance shoots himself be-
hind the scenes. 1t appears to be
performance by the Wilemstrasse
ventriloquist,> with Trotsky and Len
Inc as his puppets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

The Best Way-Journa1
want AID. Way"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

Copyright, 1918, by the News paper Enterprise
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
STREET ACCIDENTS
INJURE FOUR HERE

-Four persons today are suffering
from injuries incurred last night in
street accidents.
Geerge Biddle, of. ,z56 n street
Southwest, a blind man, was injured
when he walked into an automobile
operated by Mrs. T. G. Latter. Of Pip
Nineteenth street northwest, at Ninth
and z streets northwest The right
rear wheel OF the machine passed over
his foot
Thrown from his motorcycle when
IL was struck by an automobile -oper-
ated by Daniel Lewis, 2013 Hillyer
place northwest. at Nineteenth and
II streets northwest, last night,
Arthur Wallace, 2400 I street north
west, was injured on the face and
body and removed to the Emergency
Hospital.
Lizzie Lewis, colored, forty-fve
years old, OF 205, S street southwest,
was struck by a car of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company at
Ninth and S streets northwest. She
was removed to Freedman's Hos
pital.
Miss Viola Ford. OF the Raleigh
Hotel, was injured when the taxicab
in which she was riding. was struck
by an automobile at Twelfth street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
She was removed to Emergency Hos
pital.
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
BUDGETS FOR us.
BUREAUS TOBECUT

Heavy cuts in the allowances of
Government departments for the pay
of employees will be made in the leg
islative, executive, and judicial bill.
The House Appropriations subcom-
mittee in charge OF this measure,
headed by Congressman Byrns OF
Tennessee, has begun work upon it.
and from day to day will hear va
rious Government officials on the
needs OF their departments. bureaus,
or agencies.
The reductions, It Is expected, will
not be in the scale OF salaries or pay
allowed individuals, but curtailments
In the number OF employees will be
made in numerous instances by reason
Of the end OF the war.
The bill which is now being made
up Is for the next fiscal year, begin
ming July /, 1919. The legislative bill
for the current fiscal year was passed
months ago.
Members Of the subcommittee have
for some days said they would insist
on economy.
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
BAD BREATH
d.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove It

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
etitute for calomeL act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through Dr.. Edwards Olive
Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated
tablets are taken for bad breath BY
al who know them.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but .irmiy on the bowels and iver
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any
Of the bad after effects.
All the benefits Of nasty, sickening,
gripping cathartics are derived from
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets without
gripping, pain or any disaUeeable effects.
Dr.. +. M Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years Of prac-
dee among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint, with the
attendant bad breath.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets are pure.
b vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil: you viii know them by their
olive color. Take one or two every
niRht for . week and note the effect
&c and sc Per box An druggists
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
LOOK YOUNG OR
LOSE YOUR JOB

Your employer regards your gray.
streaked with gray or faded hair with
suspicion 1t is a sign of age, waning
powers. inability to think or work
quickly. 1t handicaps you. Sooner
or later someone younger will get
pour job.
Get rid of the gray in your hair.
You can do it with the Q-ban Hair
Color Restorer. Q-ban will bring
back all the youthful dark color and
gloss More than that, Q-ban is an
excellent scalp stimulant, eradicates
dandruff and gives new life and vigor
TO the hair.
o-ban is guaranteed not a dive. II
won't stain the scalp, wash or rub
off. and does not prevent shampooing
or waving. Easily applied. Begin
the use OF this delightful toilet re-
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from your looks.
The makers of Q-ban have been
known for q generation as specialists
in the treatment OF the hair. Sold by
all reliable druggists everywhere on
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The Washington times., 1918-11-20
STOMACH TROUBLES
ARE DUE TO ACIDITY
Tells Safe, Certain, Speedy Relief
For Acid Indigestion.

So-called stomach troubles, such as
Indigestion. gas, sourhess, stomach
ache and inability to retain food are
in probably nine cases out of ten, sim
ply evidence that excessive secretion
OF acid is taking place in the stom-
hch, causing the formation Of gas and
acid indigestion
Gas distends the stomach and causes
that full, oppressive, burning feeling
sometimes known as heartburn, while
the acid irritates and inflames the
delicate lining Of the stomach. The
trouble lies entirely in the excess de
Velopment or secretion Of acid.
To stop or prevent this souring of
the food contents of the stomach and
70 neutralize the acid. and make IL
bland and harmless. q teaspoonful of
bisurated magnesia. q good and ef-
fective corrector of acid stomach,
glass Of hot or cold water after eating
or whenever gas, sourness or acidity
Is felt This sweetens the stomach
and neutralizes the acidity ia a few
moments and is a perfectly harmless
and inexpensive remedy to use.
An anttacid, such as blsurated mag
nesia which can be obtained from any
druggist in either powder or tablet
form enables the stomach TO do its
work properly without the aid OF ar
t.hcisl disestants. MaRnesia comes IN
several forms, so be certain TO ask
for and take only Bisurated MRgnesia,
which Is especially prepared for the
nbo1auplErpaaA-
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
DR.. NAON, RETIRING,
.CENSURES |R|GOYEN

Censure for his governments fail
ure to enter the war and faith in the
International vision Of his people. was
expressed by DR.. Romulo S. Naon. re-
firing ambassador and high financial
commissioner OF Argentina TO the
United States. here today in announc-
ing President Irigoyen's acceptance OF
his resignation.
Ambassador Naon emphasized tae
depth of his regard for the United
States, and he expressed the opinion
that the American people realize that
his sentiments have been representa-
| tive OF those of the people of Argen-
tina.
he declared that Argentina stands
ready to shoulder her share of the
worlds reconstruction burden
ResIgnation Accepted.
81 have advices from Buenos Aires
OF the acceptance OF my resignation"
said Dr. Naon.
Il think my position is fully I'M
derstood. The news we have from
Argentina has been sufficient to
demonstrate the popular feeling
there for the allied cause. had
held hopes continuously since my re-
turn to Washington of a change in
the policy OF my government to-
ward the world war.
at must be remembered that Ar
gentina has given full economic,
commercial and financial co-opera-
ton to the United States. She is
now ready to do her share in the i'm
pending tasks OF reconstruction and
readjustment.
Hopes For Closer Relations.
81 hope for strong bonds between
my people and the United States. The
real Pan-American spirit must be
one that is felt in every financial
and commercial exchange between
the two nations. The United States
must give as well as take.
at can be tFuthfully- stated that
the Ltin-Americsn viewpoint has
to be understood in the United States. |
This viewpoint and the firm estab- |
lishment of a real bond of sympathy |
based on national cordially rather |
than hemisphere boundaries can only
be gained by increased intercourse
and relations"
DR.. Naon said his plans for the fu-
ture ore indefinite. depending solely ON
the wishes of his family. He said |
he was retiring altogether from pub |
lie life for the present, and that he |
probably will not return to Argentina |
in the near future. remaining in the |
United States or going to England.
Federico II. Quintana, counselor of |
The embassy, has assumed charge OF |
the embassy as charge d'affaires.
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
DISTRICT BANKERS URGED
TO BOOST W. S. S. SALES

Every banking institution in the
District has been appealed to by
George ]. Seay, governor OF the Rich
mond Federal Reserve Bank. to exert
the utmost effort in furthering sales
OF War Savings and Thrift Stamps for
the remainder OF the year.
The market for these stamps" he
states, exists. FIRST, with the thou
sands of people In the District who
have not bought any Government sc.
curities during the war, and, second.
with those who, for one reason or an
other, have not bought as many as
they should. The financial needs of
the Government are and will be for
some time to come very great"
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
Knocks Out Pain

II you have q single ache or pain in
your body. here is good news for you
You can knock out pain in one round
al you have to DO is to apply MI
ler's Antiseptic on known as Snake
Oil to the afflicted parts. This great
remedy penetrates thickest sole leath-
err through and through. in three
minutes, SO that you can see IL is
bound to 90 right on into the aching
Joints or muscles and knock out pain
II you've got rheumatism, lumbaEo,
neuralgia sore throat. headache, a
eprain. or any pain. don't wait q min
get q soc, 60c, or 800 bottle of Mil
1eras Antiseptic Oil (known as Snake
OH. Money back IL not satisfied.
Get II at Peoples Drug Stores, Tth
and K n. W.. It'll and z N. W.. 18th
and u n. W, It'll and N n. W.. Sth
and H lie
The Washington times., 1918-11-20
CARGO SHIP DESTROYED.

The United States cargo ship ophIr.
with all her cargo Of supplies for
the American army in Ere nee. was
destroyed by fire IN the hsrbor %
Gibraltar on November II. The
Navy Department announces that two
u1nmbera OF tia crew wore lost.