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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12

After several disappointments I have
at last been to Annapolis and attending
an Annapolis Hop" Without this ex-
perience, am sure my education could
never be complete. Certainly visit to
the place where our naval officers are
made, with all its glorious traditions,
is educational and a lasting inspiration
to the Hottest patriotism.
/ went with the LIS, high service
people, and several of the young gen.
tlemen" met us at the academy gate
We were taken to an adorable little
inn called The Sign of the Goat ('The
Goat" is the name of the Annapolis
year book where we took our room
and deposited our suitcases. We then
walked out to the baseball diamond
ard saw a splendid game, in which the
Navy ''mopped up" After the game
we went to a track meet, Lehigh VS..
Navy, and again saw the Navy walk
away with things.
We then did some sightseeing, get
ting good idea of the grounds, also of
naval academy life. The grounds are
the most wonderful imaginable. The
domed chapel is the main building. the
others cluster about it. Upon going
into the chapel, we found it handsome
but simple in adornment. In the base
ment is the tomb of our great sea-
fighter, John Paul Jones, whose re-
mains reposed almost in obscurity in
France for over one hundred years and
were brought across the ocean and
placed in this tomb only a few years
ago.
Bancroft Hall Is the main dormitory,
and like all of the buildings is of white
stone. They all typify U. S. A. in mag
nificence and serviceability.
A short walk brought us down to the
waters edge, that is to Dewey Cove
and Severn river. Both branch off
from the Chesapeake Bay. In the cove
are many fine yachts. for the use of
officers and upperclassmen. and in the
river are a large number of subma-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12
4 @iyI'fs

In announcing my candidacy theI
voters familiar with public
my attitude upon every public question of any
They therefore, able decide whether they desire
Escamba County the State Senate There
thing however which
thing which mpeled offer candidate opposed
delays getting disposed of with
less techncae that often defeat
their merits There why should
appeal for eighteen months and there
sending back
little seneess echnicalty. 1t almost impossible
state prison who able fight their through
Supreme Court however richly they
State Attorney gathered which believe
into law will do with of the techncaes
and lawyer have gathered ideas which
enacted into law will make possible disposition
sonable time If the
fight for these reforms There
which shall call attention time
frankly state position public question
nuca advertise ment
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12
FORMER BOOT lEGGERS
NOW SUGAR SMUGGlERs
FORMER

Ell Paso, Tex, May tt-Gun runners,
ammunition smugglers, 'bootleggers"
and other border law breakers who
thrive upon the Illicit traffic between
countries characteristic of all borders,
have turned their attention to snug
Cling sugar into Mexico.
Sugar is On the American embargo
list for the reriod of the war So is
lard and also flour and butter and other
foodstnffs. But sugar is the most pop
ular commodity with the smugglers II
is easy 70 carry across, does not spoil
and can always be disposed of at a
high price once ii is over the border.
The smugClers Match their wits against
hose of the goN ernment's keenest Sc
ret ser vice men, taking their winnings
n American gold and their losses in
the federal l'cDitentiaries.
Although bustlcs went out OF style
many years agn the wearing them has
been revived Ivy the sugar smugglers.
The Mexican women of ample glrth
wear the rude canvas bustles more for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12

revenue than for style. Concealed in
the pockets of their bustles are POUNDS
and pounds of sugar. Mexican women
ccnfederates of the smugglers fasten
these cumbersome affairs about Their
waists under their dress shirts ana
walk or ride across the international
bridge, until some curious inspector
discovers the ruse and stops the prac-
tice by placing the smuggler in jail.
Kerosene cans are converted into SUI
gar receptacles by having the top cut
off, a false bottom made to contain
pint or less of kerosene and the re-
mainder of the space in the can filled
With sugar. Ten gallon milk cans nave
a milk container in the center with
sugar sacked around it in the remain
der of the space. Three of these cans
were discovered with 100 pounds OF
sugar each.
Petticoats with pockets sewed to
them, waists padded with sugar and
extra size stockings filled with sugar
are used by the smugglers and their
confederates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12

A laxative unu,y SUES SICK chlld
tomorrow. G. loren simply will not
take the tine II en- play to empty their
bowels, when become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish, stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! ii
coated. or your child is listless, cross,
feverIsIi. breath bad, restless. doesnt
eat heartily. full Of cold or has sore
throat or any other children's ailment,
give Il teaspoonful OF California Syrup
CT Figs" then don't worry. because it
is perfectly harmless, and in few
hours all this constipation poison, sour
bile and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
a well. playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is oftimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. ASK
your druggist for bottle of "Califor-
mia Syrup OF Figs" which has full di-
rections for babies, children of all ages
and for grown-ups plainly printed on
the bottle. Look carefully and see that
it is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company."-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12

Mrs. Jessie Eddins and children weaa
week end visitors in Wardville.
Friends and relatives here OF Daniel
M. Majors, of Pensacola, were PANIED
to learn OF his sad demise that recent
ly occurred. We extend our deepest
sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Mrs Wilmer Mason, Of Wardville,
called at w. G.. Milstead's one evening
last week.
Jess Holland and family OF AJAX Grove
have moved into our neighborhood
We hear that Ernest Ward has re-
Gently purchased an Overland
Little Miss Edwina and Master Louie
Gunter. Of Mobile, visited Mrs. Carrie
Ward last week
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12
WALNUT HILL

Walnut Hill, Fla, May it.-The air
plane that passed through here last
week was quite interesting to the PEG
pie of this community.
Mrs. ]. o. Ward has returned home
after spending several days in Atmore
on account of the illness of her father
A. w Majors.
T. E. Smith and family, of this place
are visiting relatives in Pensacola.
The little infant Of Mrs. Donaway is
very Ill at this writing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-12
VOTE FOR
j. III. LANCASTER
OF BARLOW, FLA.
Son of a Confederate Veteran
For Cfnfn A udifor

For State AUDITOR
He born 1871 has resided County Flor
ida, for the past 3S years.
He public school teacher three Assistant
master two Tax of Polk
State Pure Food and Drug Inspector nearly four years
He is business has trust Inn
posed him.
He wants to be State Auditor
He well qualified by age education experience to fill the
position.
He will appreciate support in coming primary
He pledges if elected, business administration as State
Auditor.
-CPo Adveris
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
RED CROSS ROLL
ny Dir. ". ". PfTTWOOD
-Four. Minute Man

Mother in world. the Red
fighting against nhumanty counting chill
be All need In heart dollar God
the heart and have had The opportunity
The
han
Washingon'H at Valley Forge.
banner boys fought 20 make old
a place In which 10 live
Some left
without hands without legs and without
will Greatest
your the
soldier without hands ana
see boy without
but reaches stricken
conceive Of anything distressing sore
little children
starving TO DEATH
brings a mind
brought forth
and all untr
helped millions Of
priceless FREEDOM. President
friEhtfu the world has
"A this will be missing
spirit brother husband
nations service Gods Kingdom.
let ~ and send hem
OF the sacrifice they
a but thank
indeed join
Christmas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

Circus time has again, And there's circus too.
No. not the odfashioned kind under with three
rings and with the wild animals in cages There plenty
of wild animals but they aren't in There plenty
of clowns but they aren't wearing white wash and paint
this season. ftA1f
The circus refer to has only two rings. the
right side and the left side of the dome of the capt.
toll building in Washington And only sde-show atrac
ton, the treasury department But at that it's pretty
hot show to be put in the middle of winter with all the
other shows that really worth the price of admission
aid up for the season.
whats it all about this time?" you say. Why a
when bill up for consideration in congress
When tax legislation the congressman
ator is harassed individual He gets to reading all about
what the entire country thinks the Washington and New
York papers He listens to the advice of dozens of nan
cia experts who make special trips all the from Wall
Street to give it to him. And top of that he has
digest the party angle of the situation delivered by the
earfu by persprng floor leaders and other party fnc-
honaries. Altogether it's terrible strain. Is it to be
wondered at that under it most any lawmaker be
counted to do his bit toward helping both of legs
ave bodies to perform as fair December imitation
Of T. I. Barnum's best, the monkey tent included?
What congress, body is forgetting today is that
there has been great fought and that has tried
the souls of all of and that out of that has grown
new understanding and definite demand 1t is for
ngamaroe of camouflaged hokus about tariffs
poration taxes and exemptions. consumption and luxury
evies and the like but by simple system that will
take the needed directly out of the pockets of the
individual in exact proportion to his ability spare it,
Everybody else being ferrist Roaring Biz zee trust
he und Colt are still on good terms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

Of the Engineer mine Mt Auin. n.
C.. which In the last five years be.
fore his death yielded a fortune In
free-miiliinR gold.
While preparing 90 sell the mine
to syndicate. he and his wife per
ishd in the shipwreck OF the
Princess sophia.
The bodies OF the two were rccov.
cred. but their baggage. supported to
contain the Will. was never found.
Allen /. Smith. Philadelphia finan.
cier. claims he rs heir TO everything
left by Capt. Alexander and that
the missing will so decrccd to pro.
tect Smith for $4,000 advances
made for mine development.
These alleged loans were made
prior to Capt Alexandcr's marriage
in 1914 to Miss Louise Williams OF
Chicago. According to the Phiia.
delphia financier. Alexander had re.
peatedly Informed him that such a
win had been deposited In a Van.
couver bank. Search has. however.
failed to locate Il. He believes IL
must have been lost In the ship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
The Hapsburg Chilblains

Czernin Hungarian minister seeks to relieve
AustriaHungary Of responsibility by declaring that 1917
his country made desperate efforts withdraw from the
but held to by Genanys threat to declare
on her. if she did
Austrias guilt lies mainly in her going into the
Germany expected easily clean up France and then
turn Russia, relying upon Austria to hold Russia until
she had conquered France and Austria performed her
Had the Hapsburgs consented perform undoubt-
eddy Wilhelm would have indefinitely postponed his cam
paign to the world The first battle of the Marine
must have been eyeopener to the decrept Hapsburg
monarch and is doubtless that the Hapsburg
got very cold feet when America entered the war
1917
There's plenty Of proof in what has developed since
Austras surrender that very large proportion of the
AustroHungaran peoples dragged into the war by
their They must pay But the Hapsburgs are
and these peoples have freedom and if there's thing
on which high cost is justifiable, its freedom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
BOlSHEvIKI DRILLING
WOMEN, Is REPORT

Especial to The Star b. y. y. ~
STOCKHOLM. Dec. 2o.--in prep
sration TO fulfii their boast 20 put an
army Of 1000 900 in the field in the
spring. the Russian Bolshevis,s are
declared by refugees 20 b. drilling
men and boys. and even women. in
all their local centers in Russia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
In Joint Drowning
Death, Who Survives
Longer---Man, Wife?

VANCOUVER. II. C.. Dec. ,o.--in
joint drowning dsath.strugKic by
husband and wife. IN. husband. be
ing strongest. survives longer.
Court DEGREES sustain this pre-
sumption.
rha, IL tho situation on which
one Of the worlds mos, bitterly
contested viii cases may hinge "
English and American claimants 10
the many. nlilion-doilar estate Of
Capt. James Alexander. British Co.
lumbla mining king. press an Inn
pending suit
Capt. Alexander was chief owner
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
PLANS TO FLY OVER
NORTH POLE INTO ASIA

NEW YORK. Dec. 2o.---capt Rob,
A. Bartlett IN making plans 20 ny
in an airplane to the North POLE. lie
believes he can do u with ease. plant
the American flag there and continue
his flight on into Asia He will start
on his trip from Etah. Creenlan nd,
and after reaching the pole will Fly
TO Cape Ch~iuskin. Asia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
GERMANY CAN
PAY BILLIONS

Especial 10 Tile Star by n. Il. A.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-Can Germany
pay?
Germany can.
Here are some facts bearing on
Germanys ability to pay for the dam
age she has done. secured from rell
able sources:
Germany Ii estimated to havo a
pile of gold amounting TO around six
or seven billion dollars.
She has big war loans. taken up
largely by her own people. But she
has few foreign debts. largely be.
cause the blockade has prevented her
from importing goods.
The Westphailnn coal fields nlono
are estimated TO be worth $500 900.
900 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
SPANISH INFLUENZA
MORE DEADLY
THAN WAR
Said Thai Eplievuic Cc>s More Iiyes
Than American Is~s In Rattle.
Dsneee Nos Ove~. Great Case
Necessary To Prevent
Further Outbreak

The appalling rsvaw.s Of spsnlsh
innuenxa in this country ar. psr.
maps pest realized by the sfatsm~n,
rscsnty made. that more deaths
rnr, resulted IN u,re more than a
through our whole eighteen month.
participation IN tho battles on The
European War
our greatest danger now. d.ei.r.
tendency TO forget essliy ana 70 s.'
heNs the peril " over Competent
authorities claim IN. coming ~ cold
weathrr H. very apt 10 bring re-
turn Or this disease and there
should be no iet-up throughout the
winter months % tho following cas-.
Wy observed precsution- rem~rnber
inE that Influenza 10 far easier 10
prevent than cure.
Influenza is crowd diseas~
Avoid crowds a. much as possible.
Influenza germs spread when irno-
rant or careless persons sneere ar
cough without using a hsndker.
shist c9ycr np zach cough or
sidewalk. In street cars or public
places Avoid the use Of common
drinking cups and roller towels in
public places, Breathe som. re-
liable germicidai and antiAeptie al,
TO destroy tho germs that d. md
lodEmcnt in your nos. and throat
Hem.mhct. no safer prccsution
against Influenza could be en-
ployed In this manner than to get
from the nearest drug store a com
plete Hyomri OUTFIT consisting OF n
bottle Of the Pure oil or Hyou 81
and httle vest-pocket hard rub
Der inhaling device. into which a
few drops OF tho oil are poured
You should carry this inhaler about
with you during tho day and each
halt hour or 80 put II In your
mouth and draw deep breaths or lis
pure. healing germ killing Or into
The passages OF your nose. throat
and iunSr.
BY .destroying germs before they
actually begin work in your blood
YOU may make yourself PRACTICALLY
immune TO infection.
All these suggestions about Span
tsh Influenza are equally true in the
prevention OF colds. catarrh Of nos.
and throat. bronchitis and even
pneumonia Don't become careless
DO your part Keep the germs
away You may save yourself n
serious Illness and tho loss OF sew
eral weeks work. Harteil Drug Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

your shopping early /.
Do il early in the day
dear madame. and go on
home. GO HOME EARLY
so that when the tired work
ers leave office and store
and factory they can get on
the cars and ride or strap
hang in as much peace as
they usually have.
From every city big
enough TO boast car lines
rises the wall: The women
shoppers" - Christmas shop
pers and otherwise - ARE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

wreck.
Decision ne 90 who are the heir.
OF the estate and against whom
Smith must bring suit will depend
largely on the question Of survival
In watrry battle for life.
Ontario courts have established
the preccdent ha, when husband
and wife perish unseen In ship.
wreck. The man. being stronger. IL
presumed TO battle longer and die
last
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

WORDS. ana tiiri u
talk In that Ian
guaRe TO us girls
and say. girls
let's surprise them
by our knowledge
OF the French Ian
guage.
I know that
m ny America n
girls have studied
French since the
boys went avn y
but all Of us
should know more
about Il.
II will tickle the
BOYS when they
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
All You Need Is a Heart

JOIN the Red CroSS-wear the button.
There should not be name missing from the Red
Cross roll call. See that yours is not.
This is Christmas, and the is over. If you are
thankful, join the Red Cross.
Red Cross dollar membership admits you to the
greatest club in the world Join.
The Red Cross serves the American army and navy
Are you back of the Red Cross?
Are you wearing the Red Cross button? If not, why
not?
Everybody who can spare dollar without going hun
cry should give 1t to the Red Cross. Are you member?
Crystalline your appreciation of what the boys have
done by joining the Red Cross before Christmas.
Red Cross sweaters purchased with your dollar will
keep the fighters thru the winter
Keep the Red Cross home service going. Get dollar
membership.
after. that dolla
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

hoggng the shhour and the workers have to stand
all the way home,"
Ii is regarded unfair that who have time TO
shop earlier in the day should extend their buying time
until before the stores close and then expect TO ride
home already jammed to the doors.
Several remedies suggested. One is that some
shops and factories to and close earlier than
others that all homebound workers will not be let out ut
the time.
Another is the organization of public opinion against
the practice of aehour shopping One street conduc
tor suggests that all boarding ush-hour be
required to show card indicating they bonafde work
and have a right to ride
Woman is supposed TO be a humane. ntuitivey wise
and considerable being Let the and the
of leisure prove right that reputation by shopping
early-EARLY IN THE DAY.
Arthearst Brisbane calls Northchffe the world's
greatest editor cith tico exceptions The Chi Trtbs
celebrated colyfmst offers guess whow BriS-
bane considers the exceptions Bat ichy guess
dead certainty!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

About one-haif thc population Of
Turkey is unable to read or write.
According To medical scientists,
red haired women seldom go insane.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
PROBABLY FTRsrIIALF.
WFEkED

Fred Bundy wen, 10 Marion last
Sunday and half we~ked there with
some old friends.--Muiiins Is. CO En-.
tcFprise.
Not n great many men will step on
your fee; going out between the acts
for soft drinks.
Lieut. Ingalls," says the Cieve
land Plain Dealer. had two ma.
chimes shot away underneath him. al.
tho escaping with his life each time. .
We could have guessed that he es-
capped with u the first time.
Married nj North Glrard. Pa
Walter Locke and Florence Key.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
STARSHELLS

I - % WORD FROM
S !. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: !: !: !;
>\ Good luck sci.
k>W dom camps on tn
M larry mans trail.
Every day or two we hear Of
some new dictator In Russia. D'you
suppose they have as many sten.
ographers as they have dictators In
that country
ROASTING ABOUT HERSELF
For sale 4 fine lady'H FUR coat
In good condition, price low. Al
vertlscment IN Butte MONT Miner
William Hohenrollern declares he
didn't start the war Lot en-
wrangle over who started H. We
know who finished g.
YES. HOWE.
The car deal may be summed
up In just one word: HOWE.
Chicago walters have asked the
war labor board TO advance wages
50 they won't have TO take tips. That
won't stop tipping. Guests find 40
much pleasure in tipping you can't
stop en-.
Give the devil his due. The kaiser
hasn't threatened Co
Go into vaudeville.
or the movies
To write a book.
OR TO lecture,
Now that a college professor has
found way to keep meat without
Ice. mebhy he'll show US how to keep
a fried egK fresh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
VERY GOOD. VERY GOOD, FOR
A BEGINNER

II Is n coincidence that both the
bride and groom are the heads OF
families. each having three children.
so they have a nice family 20 begin
with.-Mendon niil Dispatch.
The king Of Montenegro has been
fired. II may bc a good thing for
him. Mebby he'll go out now and
get a GOOD job.
Some Of US will try 10 forget the
war. But the tax man viii keen
reminding us OF IL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
IN SPITE or THAT

brated their golden wedding ami.
versary last sunday at their home
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow have lived
here for more than 40 years. hu,
have hosts of r.cnds. Poync,,e
tWls1 Press.
A had" half dollar that somebody
passed az New York subway sta
ton turned out 10 be worth $500.
Most Of the haif dollars We have seen
in the past two years wcrc worth
only a quarter.
'-rhes. fur coats si5s." advertlscz
a Philadelphia merchant we would
have no difficulty In getting moro
for them" which. no doubt 4. the
reason they are offered for ji1s.
" II. II. sends this one. entitled.
Neither Does lie:
NJ neighbor has n little 81.
There's room for only four in u.
Three pretty girls within Il sit.
They do not mind tho strike a bit,
Msude Adams W.. f~c offa Adams
Is n divorce case IN Columbus ''oua
Adams for life. remarks y. J.
However y. sass Ia the proprietor
Of the Sass hotel in Port Rltehey. F1a
And rev. Jonathan Gosorth 4. the
missionary TO China from tho Pres
byterian Church OF Canada
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
Oh, Listen!

The 'tred business man. "the poor working girl. and
the street conductors swelling the cholus-Do
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20
HOW TO TREAT
THE YANkS
ny WANDA LYON

Pretty American Wsr.Worker Who
Has Suggested. u Marry aYsnk
Club" In Every Town
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

"a WORD FROM
JOSH WISE
Good luck sci.
dom camps ON tn
larry mans trail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-20

Everybody else being fernist Roaring Bill trust
he und Colt are stu on good terms.