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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
COST OF LIVING
is REFLECTED IN
CITY'S FEED BILL

High cost of living is being daily
emphasized at the Pensacola police
station, for costs of feed..ig prisoners
now, according to yesterdays report
of the department field in the Office of
Commissioner -Pou, have advanced to
more than fifty per cent of what 1t
was within a comparatively short
time ago.
The report shows that at the station
for the month of June past there had
been served at the police station a
total OF 1857 meals. at a total cost of
slS33o. or an average of Is 2-3 cents
a meal. This is the highest figure
yet reported for the cost of this ser
vice, but the month to month reports
recently have been climbing, until the
high figure of yesterday was reached.
The general police report of the past
month showed that there had been a
total OF 423 cases made. and that the
fines imposed totalIed s2,442 and the
collections s1.344.so.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
Naval Aviator Widely known at
Pensacola Has a Thrill
ing Experience.
BELIEVED TO BE
IN ENEMY HANDS
Trouble Developed in Plane He
Was Using and He Was In
active When Located.

Ensign George Roe, who is widely
known in Pensacola naval and civilian
circles from having been on duty at
the local flying station, has been cap
tured by the Huns, and just whether
he is alive or not is a matter of con-
lecture. The only Information as to
how he managed to get in Hun clutch
es was that furnished by message
brought by carrier pigeon, saying that
he was on the water and being at
tackled by the enemy. Ensign Roe
left Pensacola January End for foreign
service, and has been heard from
several times by comrades here.
The following gives a detailed ac-
count of his experiences and later
capture by the Germans:
Captured at Sea.
WASHINGTON, July Thomas
Macmillan weddell. an aviation pilot,
and Edward Charles Kneip, an OBJ
server. were killed in an aviation ac-
cident in France July 1, the Navy De-
partment announced to-day. weddell
lived at Hinsdale, Ill. and Kneip
at No. 16s East End Avenue, New
York
Ensign George Roe of Scituate,
Mass, an aviation pilot in the Amer
iSdiI navy. mas pctH captured anu Is
imprisoned at Camp Landschut, Ger
many, the Navy Department was ad-
vised to-day by Vice Admiarl Sims
The account of Roe'A experiences
which came by mail. says he left
England on long distance recon
Nuisance flight along the Holland
coast, plotting British seaplane He
was accompanied by another machine
Eight or ten miles off shore his ma
chine developed engine trouble and he
was forced to the wate., signalling he
would make repairs.
Shortly afterward two enemy planes
We're sighted When few shots had
been exchanged the Germans flew
away in the direction of the German
coast. Returning, Ensign Roe's com
panion could not locate him and he
was forced to return to his station
because OF gasoline shortage.
That night a pigeon arrived bearing
this message from Roe:
"On the water. attacked by three
Huns"
This was the last information I'M
til it was ascertained he was a pris-
oner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
NEW POLICY AS LOCAL COUNCIL
TO RUSSIA Is Al OF DEFENSE To-
STATE SECRET Be ORGANIZED
PLANS ARE skfho RAPIDLY
FORMULATED FOR AN EARLY
FORMATION OF PENSACOLA
BRANCH or STATE BODY.

Plans are being formulated rapidly
for examination of the local unit IF
the national council Of defense. The
state ofganization was perfected at
Jacksonville last Friday when Cover
nor Cats presided over a meeting Of
the sixteen district committeeman
whom he had invited to a conference
with Major Rutlege Smith, repre-
senting the national council.
The third congressional. district is
represented by four committeeman.
John G. Pace. OF Pensacola. r. e. L.
McCaskill, OF DeFuniak Springs
Judge c. NJ. Wilson, of Marianna: and
Congressman-elect Lowery, of Talla-
hassee. Mr. Pace and L. A whitney,
of ST. Petersburg, were chosen as the
finance committee for the state organ
ization.
Governor Cats requested Mr.. Pace
to suggest a chairman for Escam bia
county and recommended the ap-
pointment of Bryan Dunwoody, Of this
city. Ratification OF Mr.. Dunwoody's
appointment should reach tho city
within a few days, when he will an
nounce his appointees to the Escamb bia
county committe.
Local organisation wiz be along tho
lines adopted by the national body.
II possible, the Escambia county COM
nnittee will be organized July IL, when
Duval and several other counties Of
the state will complete their organi-
zation.
An important meeting Of the district
committeeman viii be held at Jack
sonville August Is and it Is believed
that every community Of the state will
have been organized and engaged
upon the important work of the coun
ell by that time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
FOR
MANY WORKMEN
in SHIPYARDS
ELEcTRIc COMPANY ANNOUNCES
CONVENIENT SERVICE FOR THE
z SMALL s ARMY OF eEMPLoYES
THERE.

An early morning electric car service.
over the entire city and suburban sys-
sem will be inaugurated this morning
for the especial benefit Of shipyard
employees. Workmen at the naval sta
ton and Fort Barrancas, and possibly
other points along the bay shore who
might desire to come down town be-
fore leaving on the regular outgoing
schedule, will also find the new sched-
ule. very convenient.
The electric company announces that
"in order to accommodate employees of
the ship yard going to work at 5 a.
m, cars win leave Main and Palafox
streets at 4 :35 a. m, arriving at the
ship yard at 4 80 o'clock"
The city early schedule will be as
follows: A car will leave the barn at
345 for the East Hill belt arriving at
Main, street at 1.30.
On the West Hill line car Will
leave Kupfrian's. park at q 40, arriving
at Main street at 30. and on the belt
line a car viii leave the barn at 4
O'Clock, arriving at Government and
Palafox streets at q 90 o'clock.
The noon and night shifts will also
be accommodated by special schedules.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
WOULD PROHIBIT
LIQUOR MAKING

WASHINGTON, July s-LegisIa-
tion to prohibit the sale of distilled
liquors, wine and beer after January
1, 1919, and to prohibit the manufae-
ture OF wine and bees after Noyem-
ber / next, was agreed upon today by
the senate agricultural committee.
The legislation proposed as a sub
stitute for the pending Norris amend
ment to the emergencs agricultural
appropriation bill, which would stop
the sale of distilled liquor and wine
on June 80. 1919, and prohibit the
manufacture of beer three months af-
ter the bill becomes a law.
Provision for the expectation or
liquors already produced was consid-
cred by the committee and probably
will be reported in some form before
the senate acts on the amendment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
ABSOLUTE SILENCE oesERvgD
AMONG HIGH OFFICIALS, BUT.
FEELING PREVAILS THAT DE-
TAILS NOT YET PERFECTED.
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July s-Absolute
silence was observed among high offi-
Gals today concerning the new policy
towards Russia to which the United
States has agreed. The feeling grew
that details of operations have not ret
been perfected, but the silence is ex-
pected even than to prevent official in
formation from reaching Germany.
The president and the British ambas-
sador conferred during the day on the
Russian situation.
American engineers are still at Har-
bin and Nagasaki, intent on resumin2
the work of improving transportation
facilities of the Siberian railroad. The
consensus of opinion Of outside OBJ
Servers is that positive action may be
taken at Vladivostok or Kola on the
Arctic, or both. Nothing has been
heard from Ambassador Francis for
two weeks, he last reported from
Vologda.
There has been no change OF the
opinion of military and naval experts
regarding the unwisdom OF dissipating
the entente strength by large military
expeditions to vladivostok or Kola.
Experts believe Germans should first
be beaten on the western front, and
then the confusion in Russia and ST.
IBERIA could soon be cleared. 1t is gem
Mirbach will be beneficial to allies as
tending to hasten crisis in relations
or Russia and Germany. The opinion
is expressed that the situation may
become very serious to Germany, as
several divisions will be required to
take Petrograd and possibly twenty
to occunpy Moscow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
No Dissenting Vote When Meas
ure Was Presented in Its
Completed Form.
PROVIDES ISSUE
OF S17O, 100000
Largest Out Lay Is for Sewers,
While Paving, Water Connec-
tions and Curbing Provided.

At the regular meeting OF the city
commissioners, which took place Mon
day afternoon, the lengthy bond ordi-
nance was read the third and final
time and placed on passage. 1t was
adopted without a dissenting vote.
and the entire ordinance Is this morn
ing printed In The Journal.
The ordinance provides for a total
bond issue of $4,000. divided as fol-
lows: s65,000 for sewers; Sso.O0e for
water service; $4,000 for grading of
streets, and $4,000 for street paving.
This bond issue will be decided at an
election to be held August 16, next, all
OF the above details having been incor-
porated I'm the ordinance as finally
PASSED at yesterdays meeting
This Is the measure which Incl
dentaliy provides for conveniences
looking to the construction of 400 or
more homes in the Maxent tract.
these homes to be peopled by new
citizens, who are 10 come here for work
in the great shipbuilding plant This
is the city's inducement and extent OF
cooperation in the great undertaking.
and 1T is expected now. since this fea-
ture Of the enterprise is assured
plans which have already been made.
will at once be placed into execution,
and within a comparatively short
time, the house building will be start
ed on a grand scale in the tract
named
1t is announced that 600 building
lots have been sold to the shipbuiId-
ing corporation, in the Maxent tract.
and these will be occupied by the
new homes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
GERMANY WILL
PUNISH RUSSIA

LONDON, July s.-German newspa-
pers are pointing to General Savinkoff.
war minister in the Kerenssy cabinet,
as man behind the alleged plot to
assassinate Mirbach, German ambas-
sador to Russia. II is DECLARED there
is great anti-German movement.
backed by all men whom Germany
found to be hindrances in her plans OF
aggression. The German press Is pre-
pairing the public for a radical move
against Russia as punishment for
the Bibrach affair. Dutch and Scan
dinavian newspapers hint at a. march
on Moscow, and dispatches are print
ed showing that German forces are
about three hundred miles west of
that city and are being heavily rein
forced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
In Face Of Impending German
Offensive, Brilliant Attack
Is Carried Out.
GERMANS ROUTED
BY AUSTRALIANS
Serious Offensive Shortly Elk.
pected by Huns, Directed
Toward Italy.

8 Continuing an aggressive defense in
the face OF the impending German of
fensive. the French have attacked
the enemy southwest Of Soissons, adj
vancing over a front approximately
two miles ana taking sevarl hundred
prisoners.
Australian troops astride the Somme
and east OF Amiens have swept the
Germans back over front OF more
than a mile.
Berlin mentions local attacks in the
Clignon sector held by Americans.
Italians have struck at German po-
sitions in Albania It is possible that
serious offensive operation is initi-
ated there.
There a threat Of the renewed Of
fensive against Italy is directed from
the Trentino front with Austrian
forces led by German shock units.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
WEATHER BUREAU
HEAD is FIRED

WASHINGTON, July s-OrfciaI
correspondence made public today dis
closed that Cleveland Able. Jr edi-
tor of the Monthly Weather Bureau,
recently dropped from the government
service, was dismissed because OF
"his well known sympathies for the
imperial German government"
Mr. Able was educated in Germany
and married a German girl. He has
Indignantly denied the charges
against him and has asked a hearing
for the PURPOSE Of replying to them
specifically. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
PUBLISHER OF N. Y.
MAIL" ARRESTED

NEW YORK, July s.-Edward A.
Rumely, publisher of the New York
Evening Mail, was arrested here to-
night charged with perjury in a re-
Port to A. Mitchell Palmer, enemy
custodian. The complaint charges that
Rumley failed to disclose the relation
of Bernstorff. former German ambas-
sador, and DR.. Albert, commercial at
tache OF the German embassy. II Is
charged the German government paid
Rumely over million dollars in sew
eral transactions connected with the
purchase of the Mail
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
ROOMS ARE IN
GREAT DEMAND

There is still great demand
for rooms, apartments and houses
in the city Of Pensacola Mrs
Beck, secretary Of tho local cham
Der OF commerce yesterday after
noon requested that mention Of
this be brought to the attention
of those having such conveniences
in order that she might be able
TO supply needs
In the onire of the chamber OF
commerce there were various par
ties who wanted divers kinds of
places in order to suit the needs
of their families. Mrs. Beck
would like TO register all Places
to assist in housing newcomers in
Pensacola
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS CARRY
LINE FORWARD 600 YARDS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. July s.-By the Associated
Press)--In the course of the night
Australian troops attacked and car
ried their line forward astride the
Somme river to a depth OF 900 yards
on a front of 5000 yards. The oper-
alton moved the defences on the
river ahead to correspond with the
push made bl the Australians and the
Americans and their Fourth of July
attack south OF the river.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
NOW AFFILIATED
WITH THE A. F. L.

After existing for about fifty years
under a charter from the state, the
Stevedores Benevolent Association, at
a meeting last night, voted to affiliate
with the International Longshoremen'5 )
Association, which is affiliated with
the American Federation OF Labor,
and in the move they received the
valuable advice Of Secretary A. 1T.
Hahagan. of the Galveston, Texas.
council. who was over for the pur-
pose. There was no change in Off
GERS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
DRIVE EXPECTED BUT
HAS NOT MATERiALiZEo

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
TRANCE. July s.-(By the Associated
Press)-Although the entire front
continues in q state OF tension in ex-
pectaticn OF q renewal Of the Ger
man drive. the enemy effort has not
yet developed. Comparative quiet
prevailed in all the American sectors
last night and this morning. There
has been an increase, however. in the
aerial activity. chiefly in the patrol
ling and scouting branches.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
R.P. STOUT IN
OFFICERS TRAINING

Many friends in Pensacola of Robert
p Stout will be pleased to learn that
this popular young Pensacolian is
gradually attaining distinction in the
military line. Leaving here as cor
poral with Company I. Mr. Stout Is
now in the ofdcers training camp at
Camp Zachary Taylor. in Kentucky.
in the Sixth Training Battery, Field
Artillery His local friends viii wish
him much success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
TWO GERMAN DEsERTERs
CROSS INTO AMERICAN LINES

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
ON THE MARINE, July s.-(By the
Associated Press)-Two German de-
serters crossed the American lines on
the Marne last night. They said they
were tired of the war and the Ill treat :
ment of their offscers, who walked
them far and fed them little. One OF
1 the deserters was formerly a mer-
Nchant. The other was a farmer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
DRAFT RESISTERS
FIRE ON TROOPS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July s-Th4
telephone operator at Herber Springs.
this afternoon reported that lighting
was in progress near there. between
the draft resisters and a detachment
of the National army. IT was reported
one man was killed. Draft resisters
are said 10 he fleeing and setting fire
to the woods TO conceal their move
ments
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
NO DECISION
ON TELEGRAPHS

WASHINGTON, July s.-No de-
cision was reached today in efforts of
the administration to secure immedi-
ate senate action on q house resolu-
ton authorizing the president to take
over the telegraph systems. Both fac
tions are prepared TO renew the strug-
gle tomorrow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
TWO NEGRO SOLDIERS ARE
PUBLICLY COMMENDED D

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, July 3.-(By ,ue Associated
Press)-Henry Johnson and Robert
Robinson, negro soldiers from New
York, have been cited for bravery
while fighting with their unit IN a sec
tor of the Franch front. They put 10
flight in No Mans Land a party OF
Germans estimated to number 40.
The citation comes from the French
command.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
ITALIANS ADVANCE ON
THEIR FRONT LINES

ROME. July S.-Italian troops yes
terday advanced their front line in the
region OF Col la Prible. the Italian
war once announced today. In the
Monte Grappa region. the Italians
gained further ground northwest OF
Massik on Saturday, Eight enemy air
planes were DESTROYED yesterday In
air battles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
TWO AMERICANA FLlERs
ARE KILLED ~ ACCIDENT.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. July s.-Alan Ash, Of Chi
cago, member OF the Lafayette flying
Squadron. was killed in q combat
with several machines over Soissons.
His machine burst into flames when
falling.
Warren H. Hobbs, OF Worcester,
Mass. a nasmber OF the EAFayette
flying squadron. was killed June 2sth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
BAKER AeoLIsHEs THE
GENERAL WAR COUNCIL.

WASHINGTON, July s.-secretary
Baker today formally abolished the
war council and turned over its func-
tions to the assistant secretaries war.
General March, chief OF STAFF and Ma
jor General Goethals. assistant chief
OF staff.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
FRENCH ADVANCE AND
CAPTURE 347 PRISONERS.

Paris, July S.-In an attack north
west OF Long Point the French troops
advanced about two thirds Of mile on
a two-mile front, occupying important
positions and capturing BAT prisoners.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-09
DO NOT FORGET

THAT WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ARE
NOT FOR CHILDREH" ONLY. MOST
OF THE soUANDERING IS DONE BY
GRowN-UPS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
WISCONSIN NEWS
STATED IN BRIEF
Geographic Chronicle of State
Happenings.
RACINE FIRM UNDER BAN
Washington Government Orders Com
pany to "Stop Bribing for Bust
ness"-Practce Known to Trade
as Monumental Bribery"

Washington, d. c., July Is. c..
Johnson & Son of Racine, manufac-
dered by the federal trade commission
to stop practices known as CONNER
cial bribery" such as the giving Of
money, valuable presents and amuse-
ments to the employees of customers
or the employees of competitors Gus
toners to obtain their influence to
have their employers deal only with
the defendants.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
RUSS ACT MAY INVOLVE U. S
RoIshevik Proclaim State of War in
ArchangeI-AlIies' Troops Guard
Supplies.

Moscow, July "a state OF war has
been proclaimed in the province or
Archangel.
Washington, July 2.-Oficials and
diplomats see the possibility of impOr-
tant developments in the Russian dec
laratiOn of q state of war in the prov
ince of ArchangeI.
Among the developments fOreseen
is possible battle between forces OF the
United States and the allies, now
guarding vast quantities of supplies
around Archangel and Kola, and Ger
man and Finnish troops. A London
dispatch, quoting reports from Chris
tiania, said a Finnish force, including
500 Germans, is advancing along the
MOurmansk railroad.
A large and well equipped Russian
force is reported also marching across
the mountains toward the railroad.
London, July 2.-German troops
have occupied Tif1is, the capital of the
Caucasus government and the largest
city in the Caucasus district, says o
DELAYED Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Moscow. Organization OF Aus
TRAN and German war prisoners In
that region has been begun by the
Germans.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
Ask Better Facilities.

Racine, July "A special meeting
of the county board of supervisors will
be held on July 8, provided a sufficient
number of signatures can be obtained
to the call. The demand for spe-
cial meeting is because of the extreme
ly high bids received for the erection
of a dOrmitory building to the county
agricultural school at Rochester. The
board appropriated $4,000 for the
building and the lowest bid is $4,000.
The future success of the school de-
ponds entirely on the building OF a
dormitOry, as students refuse to regis
ter for the year unless they can obtain
room and board, and this they cannot
do in the village of Rochester because
of the lack of accommodations and the
high prices demanded.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
500 "Rookies" March in CHICAGO.

Chicago, ILL.,, July lied by a naval
band and accompanied by wives, sis
tiers and other relatives, 500 men who
enlisted in the navy left the naval re-
cruiting station at $40 South State
street shortly before one o'clock. They
marched through the loop to North
Clark and West Lake streets and
boarded an Evanston elevated train for
the first lap of their journey to the
Great Lakes training station. The
men are recruits from a large section
of the middle West, including Michi-
gan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas and Kentucky. 1t was the
largest number of recruits sent to the
training station from the recruiting
office in six months, according to navy
officials
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
j. s. TROOPS WIN
BIG VICTORY IN
BELLEAU WOOD
More Than 311 Prisoners Cap
tured by Americans.
WIPE OUT FORCE OF 1900
Henry p. Lenert of Chicago Captures
Three Germans SingIe-Handed
in Midst of Big Battle on
Marine Front.

With the American Army in France,
June 27.-German prisoners captured
by the Americans in StOrming the Bel
leau wood section now number 81, in
Guiding seven officers. Most of the
prisoners taken belong to the Three
Hundred and FOrty-seventh German
division. After seven hours Of furi-
a force Of 1000 Germans. With few
exceptions the whole German force
was killed, wounded or captured. The
prisoners so far brought in total 267.
This does not include a hundred more
wounded brought back. The prisoners
have not yet stopped coming in. Fifty
machine guns were taken.
Yank Captures SO Huns.
With the American Army on the
Marine, June 2S.-Henry p. Lenert, Jr,
the oldest hero Chicago ever produced.
told how he was forced to capture 50
Germans in the midst of Tuesday
nights fierce battle at Belleau wood.
He had just arrived with his prison
ers, breathless with pride.
u. S. Men Defeat Raiders
Washington, July Marked raid
ing and patrOlling at several points
held by the American troops were re-
ported in General Pershing's COM
munique, which was received at the
war department.
In Picardy small detachment OF
Americans captured SO prisoners, in
Guiding one officer, and inflicted Sc
we're losses on the enemy, while in the
Vosges a German raiding party was
repulsed.
Negro Troops Good Fighters.
With the American Armies IN
France, July 2.-American negro troops
proved their value as fighters m the
line east of Verdun on June j, it is
now permissible to state. The Ger
mans attempted a raid in that sector,
but were completely repulsed by the
negroes.
The Americans had only two
wounded.