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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27

Washington, Feb. 24.-Secretary
Daniels in his address before the
members and guests of the South
ern Commercial Congress at a din
ner at the University Club given in
honor of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher
OF Florida, the retiring president of
the congress and Judge Robert w.
Bingham, of Louisville, KY, the new
president, said:
eve have no place in this country
for those exhibiting a pessimistic at
tltude: Such men should be put to
stevedoring under General Pershing.
That will be the best way for thern
to regain their normal attitude to-
ward their country. The only senti
ments we have time for now are
conservation and courage. America
has done NOR to prepare for war in
six months than any other nation in
the history of the world. We are
taking men who never in their lives
drove rivet and turning them into
builders of ships which will trans
port ten million of our soldiers to
France-nsy. twenty million, If nee
essasy to win this war. We are now
building more torpedo boat destroy
ers than any other nation in the
world, and the day will never come
again WIeH AD1eIICdn commerce Will
not be carried to every port on the
seas under the American flag.
Energy Due to Senator Fletcher.
"A great deal Of this tremendous
program is due TO the foresight and
energy Of your retiring president,
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher. Had
other members of congress upon the
great need of shipping as he did. and
followed his lead. the biggest blum
der the United States has made in a
decade would not have happened. and
the shipping bill would have passed
two years before. He had the vision
to see that we need a strang mer-
chant marine"
On his retirement from the presi-
dency of the congress in favor of
Judge Bingham, Senator Fletcher was
presented with silver loving cup.
Welcoming his successor to the pres
idency of the congress, Senator
Fletcher reviewed the work of the
organization. saying that it has lit
orally united the north and the south
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Feb. 26.-There was an
opening advance of IA to % points
in the cotton market here today on
the firm showing of Liverpool cover
ing and renewal of trade buying.
The political news from Germany
may also have been a factor as ex-
tending to revive the talk of peace
prospects, and March deliveries were
relatively firm at the start with only
one notice reported in circulation.
The market fir1ned up again late
in the morning with October leading
the advance on buying believed to
be for MILL account. That delivery
sold up to 29.4s, or "a points net
higher. while present crop positions
showed net gains of % to 81 points
with May selling at 3095.
Cotton futures closed firm.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
Senator Fletcher Lauded by
Daniels as Foremost Statesmen

through the unanimity Of its aims
and the cooperation of its efforts.
During my seven years as presi-
dent of the congress-" Senator
Fletcher said, "I haveTseen the COM
mercial development of the south
greatly enhanced. A large part of
this is due to the efforts of the GEN
tlemen here tonight We have ac-
cepted opportunities for service which
were suddenly presented and which
the founders never anticipated would
arse. we nave reached into foreign
lands, and our literature, name and
influence went with the flag. New
energy has come to the congress. and
as one who has shared for seven
years its burdens and responsibilities
l congratulate the officers and mem
bers of the congress upon the happy
choice of Judge Bingham, third pres
ident of the Southern Commercial
Congress"
Pledges Support for War.
Judge Bingham pledged the efforts
of the congress unreservedly to win
ming the war in his speech accepting
the chair.
eft is not the time for faultfinding
and criticism" he said. THE obliga-
IlOUS Vi the uOOI demand al
firmative fidelity to those who are
national leaders in the contest for hu-
manitv against Teuton autocracy and
injustice. The Southern Commercial
CONGRESS will study to serve the pres
idert of the United States in ever OPP
portunity and emergency. The treas
ury department will receive our act
i've support in all its work, the de-
partment of commerce may expect
our energetic service in the field of
foreign and domestic commerce. We
will cooperate with rse department
of labor and with the department of
agriculture in encouraging intensive
production of foodstuffs for our
selves. our country and our allies;
and the food administration, in its
every department, will have the
earnest support of the sixteen states
included in the territory of the
Southern Commercial Congress"
Among the guests at the dinner
were members of the presidents cab
met, senators and congressman and
prominent business and professional
men representing various organiza-
tions throughout the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
.cR0TTO DANQUETs
THEGRAMDMOMARCH

At eight o'clock last night a BAN
quet was given in the San Carlos by
Zelica Grotto No. go of Pensacola in
honor of Grand Monarch Schmid. of
the Mystic Order of the Yelled
Prophets of the Enchanted Realm,
who reached Pensacola yesterday af-
ternoon on a tour of grottoes in
southern cities.
The dinner was held in the main
dining room of the San Carlos and
was attended by nearly a hundred
members of the local Grotto and
ladies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
THE MARKETS
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans, Feb. 26.-Cotton flu
lures improved is to % points in the
first half hour of business here en-
buying encouraged by dry weather
map, further advances in cotton goods
and the statement by food admins
traitor Hoover which was taken to
mean that the government had no
intention of fixing prices on cotton.
An increasing spot demand caused
further improvement in values. the
market at IL o'clock standing 80 to SO
points up.
Cotton futures closed steady at an
aduancN of % To ~ r,ninfS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
GRAIN MARKET DROPS.

Chicago, Feb 26-Renewal of
peace gossip gave a moderate down
turn today to the grain market.
Opening quotations which ranged
from 18 to lac lower with March
not quoted and May s1.26 So to 81 -26
3-4 were followed by a slight rally.
Oats showed more decided weak
ness than corn, but also reacted more
decidedly.
Provisions advanced, owing to
scantiness of offerings
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
NAVAL STORES
PENSACOLA MARK EFT.

The spirit market was steady ar
40c with no sales.
Receipts, Casks Last
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool, Feb. 26.-Spot cotton
neglected. prices steadv. Good mid
dling3 2405; middling 1882; low mid
ding $500: good ordinary 1900; or
binary Plat.
Sales, 1000 bales. Including 800
American Receipts $4,000, including
$4,000 bales American. Futures
closed very steady. February 2416;
March 1886: April 1855; May 23.44;
June 1927; July 23.10.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-27
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-CORN-No.
and No. yellow, nominal; No. yell
low, S159@1.70.
OATS-No. white, 1902; stan
dard. 81 1908.
RYE-No. 2. $3.50
BARLEY-S1.70@2.
TIMOTHY-S5.O 0@S.25.
CLOVER-S22. 0O@33.0O.
PORK-Nominal.
LARD-S26.60 so.
S-S24.35@24s5.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
LYMAN MICHAELS WRITES
East Canaan Boy On Active Service
in France.

January 3lst, 1918.
Dear Nc Roberts:
l received your note tonight. 1t has
been on the road for sometime. but
finally got here and was very much
pleased to receive it. That is about the
only kind of pleasure we have, is re-
ce;ving packages and mail from the
states and home.
The weather here is very change
able, while ago we had little SNOW
and it was terribly cold, it became
warmer and until few days ago was
like summer, but now is quite cold
and lots of fog. You can't see very far
away, but are looking for an early
spring.
am in the Infantry. I suppose you
know and me being from the country
I ann used to walking and find it quite
help to me.
was at church in our Y. M. o. A.
Sunday, and the songs they sang
seemed to bring me back to the Corner
Glass that used to attend in Fast "a.
naan. There are no entertainments
here at all but our Y. M. q. A. and we
have had moving pictures In it twice
since we have been here. / had o quiet
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.
Had big dinner New Years which
was the most important thing of the
day.
have had fine health and got along
good since came over here and only
hope things keep going as they have
been.
] go 70 bed about clock, it seems
early, but in the morning when the
bugle blows 1t seems as If had just
got in bed and the sergeants have their
troubles getting us out for roll call,
bat we are seldom absent
suppose the drills we have are not
at all like the ones you used to have
and the way of fighting must be a
whole lot different but when get
home we will compare our ways. That
is if get home, which think and
hope will, but not until the country
is safe for democracy.
was glad to get your letter and am
answering it right away. don't know
bow much this will interest you but
its about all can write, and hope you
will give the folks my best wishes and
I will do the best can when repre-
senting my home town. AS ever, good
night,
Lyman Michaels,
Go. 8, 102 U. S. Infantry
A. E. +. Via N. Y.
P. s. | wish to thank the people OF
that vicinity for the things they sent
me for Xmas. L. Fl. M.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
RED CROSS NOTES.

Thirty eight workers attended the
meetings last week.
A contribution of $8. 81 has been re-
ceived from the Eastern Star, the pro-
ceeds of a whist given by the Society
for the benefit OF the Red Gross.
Since February 26th three boxes
containing the following knitted
articles, surgical dressings, hospital
garments. ETC., have been sent to
Litchfield: February 25th-6 sweaters,
scarfs, helmet, 9 pr. knitted socks,
pr. wristlets, pr. bed socks, 2S pr.
baby socks. hospital shirt, 80 aldo
minal bandages, 30 T bandages, sc
triangular bandages, pkgs. aparotomy
pads, 1040 congresses, 40 sponges. 4
pr. pajamas. March 6th-8 sweaters, 2
scarfs, pr. long wristlets, pr. short
wristlets, pr. knitted bed socks, 4 pr
knitted bed socks, knitted eve ban.
dages, knitted wash cloths, 8 DR. pa
jamas, 8 pr. bed socks, 38 Or. baby
socks, 15 triangular bandages, 10 T.
baudages, $50 congresses, hospital
night shirt, 3 helmets, 1900 com,
presses, 40 sponges.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
WAR JOTTINGS

India leads all countries in the i'm
portation of cotton goods.
Enlistmenrs in the Regular Army
since April 1, 1917 have been more
than $4,000.
The War Department Commission on
Training Camp Activities now has 55
women deputy sheriffs working in vi
entities OF camps in all parts of the
country.
The period during which rye -four
may be used as q wheat -four substitute
in Victory bread has been extended to
March 81, as in some secti MS of the
country other substitutes are not yet
available.
1t Ia reported from Germany that
wood is being largely used in place of
celluloid, ivory, and other substances
for the manufac lure of combs. Excel
lent toilet combs are made from thinly
cut birch and beechwood.
Only the 12-cylinder type of Liberty
motor for airplanes is now being built,
it having been thought best in view of
developments abroad to concentrate on
the high-powered engine instead Of the
eight-cylinder.
Massachusetts, and Michigan chapters
of the Daughters of the Revolution are
establishing Intending rooms" in can
tonments. These departments are
opened for hospitals. where hundreds
of garments are mended each week.
A Navy base hospital with capaci-
ty of 500 beds has reached the war
zone. It wall take care of Navy per
sonnet, both ashore and af1oat, and if
accommodations exist will also be
available for Army and allied sick and
wounded.
Near beer and temperance drinks
coming within the designation of mall
liquor are included in the Presidents
proclamation limited brewers of BEEF
to 70 per cent of the amounts of grain,
and other food materials that were
used last year.
In spite of unsettled conditions, the
total American trade with Russi,
amounted to $438, 10000 in 1917, {
decrease of only $50, 900, 900 as com
pared with 1915. This decrease was il
the trade with Aslatic Russia and il
attributed to congestion and i'm por
; restrictions at Vladivostok.
J All persons or firms engaged in i'm
porting. manufacturing, STIRRING, o
distributing fertilizers or fertilizer in
gradients must secure licenses on o
before March 30. Application must b
made to the Law Department. Licens
Division, United States Food Admins
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Of Pupils in Rural Schools for the
Month of February.

The following pupils were perfect in
attendance for month of February in
the rural schools:
SCHOOL NO. 8.
Willard Beebe, Lucy Moesley, Ly-
man Moesly, Jakie Sirlin, Morris Sir
lin.
CANAAN VALLEY.
Victor Swanson. Leslie Black, Rose
Sirlin, Howard knight, Henry Rock
we'll, Ada Kenny, Rachel Sirlin,
Lewis Frink.
SODOM.
Anna Couch Marion Sackett, 1talis
Fravezzi, Della Pipa, John Pipa, TIE
wawaney Sackett.
EAST CANAAN.
Grades 1, 2. 3-Miriam Fuller, Rosie
Regra, Elsie Minacci, Mary .Broggi
Annie Cantadore, Mary Pataux. Edit
Zucco, Malcolm Garfield, Robert Con
don, angel Compiglio, Charles Casey
Grades 4, 8, 6, z, 8-Melville Fuller
Clara M;nacci, Mary Sebben, Arthur
Stratton, Vittore Broggi, Rico Canta
dore, Florence Garfield Johnan'
Georgis, John PalfiDi, Emily Stratton
Myron VanNess. Primo Zucco, Marian
Condon, Aldo Georgis, George Swee
ney, Isaia Minacci.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
VERIFY 1T
The Proof Is In Canaan, Almost at
Your Door.

The public statement of Canaan
citizen is in itself strong proof for Ca.
naau people, but confirmation streIg-
thens the ideHce.
Here is a Canaan citizen who testi-
fed years ago that Doan's Kidney Pills
relieved weak XII ineys and now states
the result was permanent. Gan any
sufferer from kidney ills ask better
proof You can investigate. The case is
right at home.
James o. Snyder, Bragg St., says
my kidneys had been out of order for
some time and often had difficulty in
passing the kidney secretions. Ny back
panied great deal, too. When i
stopped over, could hardly straighten
mp. After using box of Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured from r. T. Farnum g.
90. 8 Drug Store, had no more kid.
ney trouble. Statement given Sep
tember IL, 1908.
A SECOND STATEMENT.
On September 10, 1916, Mr.. Snyder
said: "I am again glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills, am now entire.
ly cured of kidney trouble.
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Snyder had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y,-adv,21.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
Sharon Valley

John Horst has been spending few
days in the city.
Chas. Christensen was in town last
Sunday looking at his place here as his
family will move from thu CITY in the
spring.
Death has once more entered our
quiet little village and claimed one of
Our most industrious neighbors, Mr.
Hiram Potter. who passed away Satur-
day eve. March 9. He formerly lived
at Wingdale, N. Y. and has only resi-
ded in our village for the past Q years
having purchased the James Morehouse
farm. During that time he has made
very many warm friends who extend
to the sorrowing wife and children.
Earnest who resides also here and a
daughter Helen, their deepest sympa-
thy. He was charter member of the
Dover f. & A. M. also member of the
Pawling lodge. Masonic services will
be held at the south Dover Baptist
church. Wednesday. A short prayer
will be held at the home early We'd.
nesday morning by Rev. Mr.. Baird OF
the M. E. church of Sharon.
John Curtin Is On the sick list this
week.
No school Monday Oh accoun. OF
Miss Walsh being sick.
Mrs Chas Mall.ry is again at he1
home here. all glad to seq her among
us once more.
Otto Schneider has been under the
weather this week with malaria and
quinsey sore throat
Miss Sadie Vosburgh is visiting al
Lakeville.
Little Edith Burr has been visiting
her sister out of town.
Alanson Middle rook is at his home
here called by the serious illness of his
father.
Mary Caesar has been on the sick
list being unable to attend school this
past week.
Mrs, Diefendorf of Brooklyn, N Y.
is visiting her sister, Mrs Adelberi
Mlddlebrook.
Later-Adelbert Middlebrook passed
away Monday night.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14

ton for making the finest razor steel,
but before this war is over, she will
know that no sharper or colder steel is
made than that which is in an Ameri-
can bayonet. She will know that as
ind viduals or as nation, she must
pay the price for her crimes on the day
of reckoning which is approaching
ra Idly. Germany is at the zenith of
her power, the top of the ladder md the
American troops are shaGing this lad
der, which will cause Germany's
downfall and supply the Kaiser and
his Potsdam gang with through
ticket to perdition.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
Lakeville

Messrs Charles Clarity, John Stuart
and Zero Beers started for Fort Worth,
Texas, on Wednesday this week, where
they have enlisted in the aviation de.
partment.
Those who own valuable dogs had
better take the hint and obey the dog
law, as state authorities have been can.
wasting the village the past week and
have obtained a record of most dogs in
town, and we understand the dog aw
is to be more strictly enforced in the
future.
Mrs. Paul Cleveland returned last
week from a visit with friends in
Waterbury t
The regular monthly meeting of the
W. o. W. will be held at their regular
meeting room in union hall on Thurs.
day evening, March 14th.
E. +. Sanford's many friends in
Lakeville are sorry to hear he is con.
fined to the house with serious throat
trouble.
The Sharon school house, where
Miss Esther Frink teaches, accidentally
got on fire Monday last, but was extin.
guished before much damage was done.
Hotchkiss School closed last week FOL
the Easter vacation
George Miller Of New York city il
hcme from his school duties.
VIM. Judd's many friends are
pleased to welcome him back again,
after his absence of severa weeks in 9
hospital in Hartford. Mr. Judd ia still
weak from an operation, but steadily
gaining his normal strength.
Dwight Cowles and Phillip Evert:
are spending few days in New York
city.
Martin Francis and Don. Neville
are sick with pneumonia.
". P. Bradley has purchased pair
of heavy draft horses and expects to d.
trucking this season.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
DRAFT REPORT
For Litchfield County by the Provost
Marshall General Crowder.

The report of the provost marshal
general to the secretary of war on the
first draft under the seiective service
act gives the following figures concern
ing the three exemption districts in
this county:
Local board is, with headquarters in
Torrington-Total registrants, BIAS;
gross quota, 448; enlistment credits,
1879; net quota, 24e; called for exam
ination, 1852; failed to appear, 1876;
accepted physically, SOL; rejected ply
sically, 327, total claims for exemption
amt discharge. LISA; claims allowed,
1,142; claims disallowed, 40; certified
to district board, sS1.
Local board 10, with headquarters
in North Canaan-includes Winsted-
total registrants. LIZA; gross quota.
2O3; enlistment credits, So; net quota,
115; called for examination, Az: failed
to appear, 90; accepted physically, 26;
rejected physically, 80; total claims for
exemption and discharge, Sc; claims
allowed, 81; claims dissllowed, 30;
certified to district board, S3.
Local board 30 with headquarters in
New Milford-total registrants, 2,279;
gross quota, 271; enlistment credits,
so; net quota. 221; called for examina.
ton, 1900; failed to appear. 118; &C.
cepted physically GAL; rejected physi-
cally, 220; total claims for exemption
and discharge, 634; claim allowed,
579; claims disallowed, 90; certified to
district board, 283.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
EGG LAYING CONTEST.

The hens in the laying contest at
Storrs shelled out $500 eggs in the
eighteenth week. This is yield of a
little over 90 per cant. is nearly 400
eggs better than for last week, anu il
by far the biggest yield in any one
week since the contest opened last
November. Barred Rocks and Rhode
Island Reds were the only two b, eeds
to make the honor roll IN the eighteen
tn week. A Canadian pen of Rocks pen
of Rocks entered by Tom j. Adamson,
Laurel, Quebec and Long Island pen
entered by Jules f. Francois Of West
Hampton Beach were in first and third
with 54 aud so eggs respectively. Two
Massachusetts pens of Rhode Island
Reds entered by Richard Allen of
Pittsfield and Charles ii. Lane OF
Southboro were in cond and fourth
places with 53 and 49 eggs respective.
w.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
PILGRIM CHURCH.
Congregational
Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, pastor.
A rnrrr,rn 10 .rAnr
FATHER AND SON DAY.

- lI1Eh AMI o'N LA L
1890 a. IN Service for Men Music
by IA male chorus Sermon by the pas
to- "a Father of Worth ;. All men
and boys of Pilgrim Parish are psrti
cularly invited to attend this service.
Story to Young Folk, "A Night in the
Garrett
1l:45 a. m. The Church School
Brotherhood Glass led by MIR. Fred r.
Collin. topic. Our Relation to Des-
pissed Groups" Alpha Delta Phi Glass
Tor young men.
6:45 p. m. Young Peoples Society.
Topic, 1.-THE Art of Living with
Others, Leader, Mr.. Lester Place.
Monday March 18th, 7:l5 p. m.
FATHER AND SON SUPPER.
Under the Auspices of the Pilgrim
Brotherhood, for all men and boys
over twelve years of age of the parish.
Orchestral music, songs, speeches and
games. An opportunity for the fathers
and sons to get together for mutual ac-
quaintance and pleasure
Thursday. March 14th.
Lenten Service in the Lecture Room
at eight O'Clock. Subject "What do
believe today about the Bible?" A
helpful hour of prayer and discussion
for ALL
Friday, March 18th.
The Mission Circle meets with Miss
Smith at $3.50 p. m.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14

LIN the death of Hon. Elisha~J. Steele,
the city of Torrington loses one OF its
eldest and most highly respe ,ted ciri-
xons and the state of Connecticut will
na0urn death of one of it's most be-
Hoved sons. Not only did he serve his
country in an honorable and efficient
snanner during the OWL war, but his
career as q public servant and as q
heading figure in the brass industry of
tho state will stand as a monument to
his memory.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-14
LEROT SMiIH WRITES
CONTINUED from First Page

Army.
Ii is we'll understood thar the army
is made M uf an entirely different
type of men 60 what IL used to be.
There was little of note attached 10 the
trip from Waco 10 Wrigh; Field, except
that we were hailed with enthusiast
at every stop we made. If there is any
one who does not believe that this war
has almost unanimous approval. let
him travel across the Continent with
a body OF troops. From the humblest
country cabin 10 the tailest mansion
in any city, envious eyes followed MS,
hands waived and the Star Spangled
Banner rose and fell in cadence with
the deep roar of our husky yells. / am
now convinced that almost everybody
knows and approves of the reasons for
waging this war. This and the good
treatment given the men, when once
they are in a permanent squadron, has
reestablished my patriotism. think
that no young man will regret enlist
ing in Uncle Sans army, il he wants
to do the right thing.
We are now ut Wright Field enjoy-
ing almost every convenience of home.
and We are ready TO do our bit for the
great and grand home land that means
so much to every American.
Sincerely,
Leroy Smith.