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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
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BY LADIES AT MANY
BOOTS SATURDAY

Again on Saturday the women Of
Pensacola will have charge Of the
booths, which will be placed in var
ious sections of the city for the sale
Of War Saving Stamps.
Postmaster B. s. Hancock, has an
nounced that 1t Is his intention to
go over the top In this camapign be-
fore August the fifteenth. "Pensaco-
Ia" said Mr.. Hancock, has already
made a wonderful record, but the
committee Is determined to make its
quota, and every effort will be bent
towards comps. :ag the campaign be-
fore the work OF the Liberty Loan
Committee is underway"
Chairman Hancock is very DESTROYS
that all who purchase War Savings
Stamps or certificates should sign the
pledge cards which are distributed by
the committee. Wherever these
stamps are purchased the pledge
should be signed, stating how many
stamps are in possession of the signee.
Many persons who have purchased
stamps at the booths have not signed
the plidges and the government has
no record of their purchases.
The chairman has advertised in the
papers that lists will be sent on to
washington, giving the names of
those who have not signed these
pledges. Many who have made cash
purchases have not signed any pledge
card, and when this is so, il Is not
only unfair to the purchaser himself,
but Ii fails to give Pensacola the prop
er representation on the lists that arc
sent to the government
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
SHOOT MOSQUITOES
WITH LOADED Sun
This Is the Only Satisfactory
Way to Get Rid of This
Harmful Pest.

Ladies who have used so-called
mosquito remedies which, instead OF
destroying, seemed TO fatten the pests,
who have risked injuring their COM
plexions by applying evil-snieiling mix
lures to face and hands, will learn
with interest how 10 get rid of mos
quitoes, also reaches, flies and other
pests, quickly. effectively and without
discomfort.
Many prominent Florida women use
a Fenoie gun, which Is a small hand
sprayer loaded with Fenole. With this
gun properly loaded, a fine mist Is
shot with force into corners, crevices
and all parts Of room which might
be hiding places for mosquitoes,
reaches. spiders or bugs Of any kind.
Fenole not only kills insects. but IL
sterilizes the eggs
Make home q safe and comfortable
place in which to live. Set O Ferole
spray gun and a can of Fercic STAIN
less liquid spray from your grocer
druggist or hardware store today. The
cost is trivial compared with the sat
isfactien and comfort it insures.
Lewis Bear & Co. wholesale dis
trihutors, Pensacola. Fia.--Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
MUST HAVE PASSES
co TO BAIL CAME

All who are to attend the baseball
game on the Fort Barrancas diamond
this afternoon at Ave O'Clock. are asked
to call at the rooms of the War Com.
naunity service, next to the Chamber
of Commerce. on the second floor of
the Brent building for their passes.
The game, which Is between the Off
GERS of Fort Barrancas and the officers
from the naval air station. will be a
spiendidly matched game, to be fol-
lowed by supper and dance in the
Fort Barrancas pavilion. Music will
be furnished by the Barrancas band.
The invitation committee. which al
SO has charge Of the box lunches. Is
composed of Miss Kitten Merritt,
chairman, Mrs. e. r. Fitzgerald. Mrs.
Hammer, Mrs. Clarkeon. Mrs. w. A.
Blcunt, Jr., Misses Ada Hilton-Green.
Ruth MacLane, Ethel Paderick. Robbie
Hyer, Eleanor Mitchell. Anna Lamar,
ccrnelia Brown. Marcia Higgins. ana
Doris Merritt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
COMPLETION ROAD
WILL OPEN RICH, :.
FERTILE COUNTRY

The prospects for early completion
Of the Mclaughlin railroad 20 Mobile
bay. opening up a wide, fertile and
prosperous territory to Pensacola, are
excellent in the opinion OF c. 70. Dob
son, who believes the project will re-
ceive favorable consideration from the
war finance corporation.
Henry Mclaughlin is now In WASH
ington to present his plans TO the
government. He could construct his
road from It's present terminus to
Mobile bay in less than three months
time, It 10 stated. Then by crossing
shallow body ct water on trestie.
he would reach Blakesly Island, d.
rectly opposite Mobile. 1t 10 Mr.. Nc
Laughlin's plan to erect freight terrni-
nails and passenger station on the
island. He would then be in position
10 handle cheariy and expsditiousiy
the coal and othar freight traffic
which In to be brought down the riv-
ers Of Alabama for West Florida dis
tributien.
Freight ferry service would be MAIN
tanned between Mobile and Biakesly
Island and a speedy launch service
would be provided for passenger traf-
fic. The distance from Mobile to Pen
sscoia would be shortened forty-feur
miles by the proposed route.
The government 10 said 10 be deep
~ interested In q proposal to eonne1
the Mclaughlin read with the Bay
Minette-Fcley branch Of the L. & n.
and to ship Mohtle-Pensacola freight
over that line with q saving OF TWEEN
ty-fwo miles on the haul between the
two cities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
CONSTABLE JONES
s WIRES GOVERNOR
HE WON'T RESIGN

About the only development OF note
as sort of an aftermath OF the visit
of Governor Cats yesterday was the
withdrawal of the resignation offered
by Constable Jones, who was report
: ed TO have late in the day telegraphs1
s.the governor that he wanted TO with
sdraw his offer 10 step down from the
office to which he was elected. II
w6s stated that Constable Jones. after
being in conference with the COVER
nor, was given the opportunity OF re-
signing. which he refused to do. and
the governor then held out the alter
native Of resigning or be fired on the
spot" In that contingency. Mr.. Jones
is said that he would resign and his
change Of mind was conveyed In a
:. wire to the governor yesterday. Gov
a%ernor Cats, 1t was announced from
" Tallahassee. is on his way. to the
G%southern part OF the state. TO look
into matter. In connection with the
Everglades. and Il may be q week be-
Gore ne returns TO the capital
In the list of officers who were re-
ported ION the carpet" the name Of
County Commissioner. Gus Soderlind
was Enthusiastically included. 1t was
meant 10 say that the well known
county commissioner was among those
..mvho called to pay their respects TO
the chief executive, but the way IL
.-5vas printed made IL appear that he
was there TO face allegations which
had been brought against him. Mt
SodsrHnd felt the undue publicity
ikeeniy and resented any such asser-
ton, and this refersnce Is made To
clear him Of all appearances or charges,
Like other citizens OF Pensacola, he
bat in the eapieity OF a private citi-
zen only.
Deputies affected by the governors
order to the sheriff were duiy and Of
ficiaiiy notified yesterday by Sheriff
vanPeIt Of the governors dtctun. and
each Of them took It mildly. Meesrs
Graham and Bayliss. Il might be men
toned, at present do not hold com
mission from the sheriff. this havins
been recalled soon after they were
concerned In q shooting scrape and
on which they had been indicted by
the recent grand jury for narslaugh-
ter. Mr.. Bayliss was acquitted OF this
charge by q Jury. and the charges
against the other former deputy were
not prosecuted after such a verdict
was returned.
In connection with new deputies
which the Sheriff will employ, " IL
understood that several names were
suggested yesterday, and at least one
of the suggestions was agreeable to the
sheriff, and, in line with the sheriff
orders from the Governor, all such
names OF prospective deputies will be
n put up TO the vigilance committed
for approval and endorsement. The
usheriff stated that, as acceptable mer
were employed in lucrative positions
elsewhere. IL was going to be. he
thought. quite job to get suitable
men for deputies. He will need three
Aor1e OF which will act as jailer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
YOUTHS BOUND
OVER TO COUNTY

Sid Manning and efias Gcdwin. beth
young white men, we're turned over 70
the county authcrities yesterday. The
first named IL said 70 have been with
Manning and Joe Norris the might
Before when Morris was seriously
stabbed. The latter 10 now In the hos
pitai but is said TO be cut Of danger.
He suffered two very severe knife
wounds and claims that Manning was
the one who inflicted them
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
ROTE'S BIRTHDAY
is REMEMBERED

Postmast Ben .. Hancock was
presented with n birthsay remsm-
brsnne by the Rotary club at yestsr-
days luncheon. Chas q. Hsrvey made
humorous presentation speech. TO
which Mr.. Hancock responded In 4
similar vein. II IL the custom Of the
Rotariensto remember the Birthdays
OF fellow members and the occasions
are greatly enjoyed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-24
SERVICE MEN
WANT ROOMS

r. L. Goulding, manager of the army
and navy club. announces that there
are many calls from service men for
sSEszGrst class apartments. Persons hav-
ing such apartments are asked to call
Mr.. Gouiding at sos. and service man
may also list they needs with him.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
OCTOBER A WET and
VERY GLOOMY MONTH

The present month has been one
Of the wettest and most disagreeable
Octobers on record. October is us
ually one of the dryest months OF
the year, but this one Ia d notable
exception. The rainfall has totalled
1886 inches. There were is cloudy
days ard 18 days when rain fell.
East winds have been one Of the un-
usual features of the month, as
northwest winds is an October char
acteristic. The temperature at this
time Of year is usually low, killing
frosts often occurring during the lat
ter part Of October, but this year
there have been neither high nor
low temperatures, the daily range
between the maximum and minimum
readings being very small There
was sudden drop in temperature
Monday morning to 36 degrees, when
light frost was visible, but the tenn
perature rapidly rose to above so
the next day. One day during the
month, the list, 40 degrees was re-
corded, but these were the only days
when the temperature got below so.
Mr.. J. B. Allen, who Is close
observer Of the weather, says that in
1880 about 20 inches OF rain fell
during October, but that was the
only time he remembers having seen
an October that approached the pres
ent one in point of rainfall
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
MAYOR SHELBY SCOTT OF
HERMANVILLE Died SATURDAY

Mr.. Shelby Scott, mayor Of Her
manville, died there Saturday even
ing and his emains were laid to rest
Sunday afternoon, Rev. I. A. Fergu-
son, pastor Of the Methodist church,
of which the deceased was member,
officiating.
Mr.. Scott moved with his fathers
family to Hermanville from Copiah
county about seven years ago, and he
had served as mayor about four years.
He was about SO years Of age, being
the eldest Of a large family He was
never married, but leaves large number
Of relatives to mourn his untimely death.
A week before bis DEATH Mr.. Scott con-
tracted Influenza which was rapidly fol-
lowed by pneumonia. He was strong and
hopeful until Friday when be lapsed into
Inconsistencies and rapidly declined
The deceased leaves three sisters and
two brothers. Mrs DR. Segrest, Misses
Matte and Lula Mae Scott and Messrs.
Robert and Clinton Scott
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
TURKEY OUT
OF The Fight
AOsTRIA ALSO REPORTED OUT
a,.tyss suffering Severe Defeat On
,sslIar sront. Lost $4,000 Prison
~ since tho Allied Offensive se-
gan Oct 24th

The surrender Of Turkey is the latest
,h;ng ID the war. The surrender was
,rsde 10 England. and includes turning
aver Of ali prisoners OF war and the open
;ng If the Dardenelles 50 that the Allied
troops may be thrown against Turkey 's
former allies.
I, il also stated that Austria has made
oysr,ures to Italy to evacuate all Italian
ssrritory but has been informed BY the
vsal;au government that the offer comes too
late
The Allied peace council, nowin France
4 giving ont nothing regarding the terms
q be imposed upon the Central Powers
before an afinistiee is granted II has
beep rnmored that the conditions agresd
anon by the Allies embrace a return Of all
nrsouers Of war. surrender Of German
aest and surrender Of al fortified Rhine
cities. This is only 4 rumor and may
amount to nothing.
4 biz Allied offensive began on the Ital-
ian front on the a4th. and i is steadily
gaining III intensity. Already 5s 600 pris-
oners have been captured.
othef battle fronts are comparatively
quiet.
There is no let up in the American How
of soldiers to the various fronts, notwith-
standing the peace talk
Austria is breaking up, there being
aumber Of independent states being formed
out Of the old empire.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31


The deceased was born in Jefarson
county, but much Of his long life Of
more than rs years had been spent in
Issaquena and Claiborne counties.
The past 20 years were spent here,
where for number OF years he was
employed at the compress.
In early manhood MT Watson was
q wealthy man, his family being
among the early settlers Of this part
of the state. The conditions follow
ing the Civil war were SO different
from those under which he grew up
that he was unable to adapt himself
to them, and his property went as did
that Of very many Of the older resi-
dents OF this part OF the state.
Mr., Watson was educated at Oak
land college near Rodney, and served
sallantly as soldier during the war
between the states.
He leaves a wife, formerly Miss
Jessie Mann, Of Vicksburg, to whom
he was married about thirty years
ago.
The funeral was held from the
family residence, conducted by Rev.
w. F. Creson.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
is THERE ANY
HOPE OF RELIEF !?
An Expensive Power Plant That Is
Giying Little In Return for
What II Is Costing.

Since last Saturday night the local
power plant has been Of little use to
the town. The packing in the new
oil engine burned out at the time and
the town was without light. Later
the water supply became exhausted.
and for three days there was neither
light nor water. Two-thirds OF the
residents Of Port Gibson are entirely
depenedht upon the plant for water
and probably half Of them are de-
pendent on that source for light
There are also a number of concerns
which rely on this plant for their
power, Had the town caught fire
there would have been no means OF
fighting it.
During the past year the plant has
cost approximately $4,000, and dur
ing that time 1t has been broken down
at least a dozen times times
for days. Almost enough has been
spent to build new plant.
We do not pretend TO know what's
the matter. nor suggest any remedy,
but we are satisfied that we had better
sell the thing yes, give it away, If
we can not get guarantee that IL
will run regularly The Reveille has
always been an uncompromising adj
vocate Of municipal ownership, but It
has surrendered, and is just as strong
in its advocacy OF private ownership.
One alderman remarked to the writ
er that il is simply impossible for six
lien with as many different opinions,
III having the same power, to conduct
a business of the magnitude of the
power plant successfully, and he
heartily favors a commission form of
government
The ReveiIle spent a considerable
sum Of money on its plant last spring
with the understanding that we could
epend on the town plant for power.
Since our machinery was installed we
have been constantly harrassed by
lack Of power. and at the time this
is being written we have no idea when
we will be able to issue the paper. To
change our machinery so that 1t may
be operated by any other power than
hat was planted when it was in
tailed would cost another large sum.
We know that the plant can be on
Grated, but we do not believe it will
YER be successful as long as there are
50 many heads. each blaming the 9th
i for the mistakes made.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
REVEILLE ISSUED UNDER
VERY MANY DIFFICULTIES

rhl issue Of the Reveille reaches its
readers two days late The fault IS not
with the paper, but with the junk pile
called power house. This is the most
cosmopolitan issue Of tie paper we have
ever sent out a part Of il was set on our
machine during the few lucid moments OF
the town plant column or two is the
OId-iashionsd hand-sei kind. and the re-
mainder vas put up ID the Office Of the
vicksburg Post This condition Is very
iryirg and we have no hope Of any. imme-
date Improvement The oil engine, which
was heFalded as the one thing needed to
end our plant troubles, is an utter failure,
Y We are 10 judge the future BY the past
iew weeks. Itis to be hoped the pump
tot which we ars asked 10 vote bonds on
the Esth will live up to its reputation bets
ier than has the oil engine
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
PROMOTED 70 LIEUTENANT.

we are naturally proud OF eooh Of the
s'a'ooFoe boys who is II the service. bus
Ts ase especially glad to note the rapid
progress some Of them are making. p.
9sooEne segrest entered the service in
@As and after being in camp three weeks,
~as selected % 40 TO Camp TarloF, Ky.
y attend the sth officers training school.
zao after being there twelve weeks, he re
ss'sea n's commission as second lieutenan
= me artillery branch Of the service, At
~ spending few days at home and with
~ many friends be has gone 70 Camp
l4esson 5. G., where he win take up his
ae.'es = an officer inssgucsing the men
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
FAIR NOVICE.

Tho committee III charge Of the
Fair have postponed II indefinitely on
account OF influenza IL conditions
have changed the last OF November,
we hope 20 have Patriotic Day, with
the school and cattle parade, exhibit
tions Of school work, girls canning
club, home economies. and any other
exhibits that can be brought in at
that time. The question will be dis
cussed with the department mans
ayers and plans made later.
We would like for those who have
contributed premiums to leave them
IN the hands Of the committee for q
while Mr. Pope, Of the Council Of
Defense. writes that they could not
send an airplane Tor the 3tst the last
date ANNOUNCED FOR the Fair, on ac-
count OF influenza but We hope we
can have one here later.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
Y. M. C. A. man WRITES
KINDLY OF YOUNG ROAM
Franee. september Is. l9l

france, september 10, 1918.
Miss Ethel Roam. Pattison, Miss:
My Dear Miss Roam Your two let
tess with refel ence to the death Of
oGi brother, George, were receiver
Gently ana ! am sending you an
answer al the first opportunity.
am happy to inform you that l
elnember your brother we'll; that l
aw him often before his death and
la ne mad his consciousness up to
sillost the end. which came peaceful
" ana was constantly repeating
passages Of Scripture until the end
came George was wounded ia the
leg. | do not recall which one, and
it was necessary to amputate, The
shock was too much. The dear fellow
had the very best attention and made
wonderfully plucky fight, but his
recovery seemed humanity impossible.
We have an exceptionally efficient
group Of surgeons with our unit and
George had their best skill and ] am
sure that he felt that every thing pos
sible was done for him
Through all his suffering he show
ed most remarkable Christian spirit.
There was always q smile on his face,
and ! could not tell you how many
times those days we had few mo-
nents Of prayer together. Yes, he
often spoke of home and the dear
ones across the seas, and there were
few keepsakes which our hospital
collected and sent to the bureau of
personal effects and which will UNI
doubtedly be sent you by the govern
ment soon One thing in particular,
/ remember In his belongings was a
service medal given him for good
conduct and faithful service In the
Fifth Marines.
Let me tell you about the funeral
and burial. The body was prepared
by American soldiers and placed in
casket prepared for the occasions
The casket was placed on gun car
riage, the American colors used as q
cover, and followed by comrades, the
body was taken to the cemetery which
was procured for American dead.
This cemetery is not placed in a for
gotten spot, but near the main high
way, adjacent to the Catholic cene-
terry of an attractive French village.
The body was carefully identified, and
the grave numbered so that after the
war it will be very easy TO locate the
spot. The French Of the village place
flowers on the graves constantly, SO
that you may feel that your brother
in death, will not be forgotten.
Allow me to extend to you and your
dear mother my heartfelt sympathy
can readily understand just how
hard this grief is to bear, but am
sure that the Heavenly Father will
give you both grace and strength to
meet your sorrow. and feel that ]
can assure you that could your broth
er speak be would be proud Of his
sister and mother, who recognize the
nobility Of the cause for which he
gave his young and promising life.
With such sacrifices made as was that
Of your brother, America must highly
resolve that these dead shall not
have died In vain"
Very sincerely yours,
C. C. ST. CLARE,
Acct. Chaplain. American Evacuation
Hospital
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-31
PATTIS0N

Ne~a comes that cur loo Craig has been
aHesed she rama ol Major Ia she 'Ensi-
aeesins Corps 1t Washington. A verifi-
s~''on q the ancient adage. that ''you
~ keep good man down A gradu-
- = wish FIRST houoFs, from three colleges
chamberlain Hunt. starkviile. Cornell
J raoss Presidents when they gave him his
A'p'ama publicly commended him as a
%'saei o. uprightness to his mates. 'he has
soae wlsh bis old stride from glory TO
s'o'y, As little boy, riding. twice a
say' hve miles to Port Gibson. to school,
ne writer semambers him as always lift
" n's darling little white cap. and riding
ssn'na her buggy, 10 keep from snaocaiing
ne With The DUST Remembers him ~ a
fa'a'ans yodsh. @Esh bis dogs and bis gum