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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
LEG OF BOY BROKEN
WHEN AUTO THREW
HIM TO PAVEMENT

Otis Beard, a colored boy who
was riding a wheel ON Tarragon2
street at s O'Clock last night, was
knocked to the pavement by an uni
IDENTIFIED automobile. and one of his
legs broken in least two and prob
ably three places. To make the cass
all the more open to censure, the auto
which struck and injured the boy was
driven of quickly, and the sufferer was
left writhing in the street.
r. TAYLOR, residing at 700 North Al
caniz street, appears TO have been the
cnlv witness in the vicinity of the ac-
cident. and he was the one who car
ried the boy to the station, where the
city physician, DIR. Mobiles made an
examination of the childs wounds.
Ty Q latter was ordered conveyed
the Pensacola hospital for surgical at
tention.
Beard was employed by Sam Charles
the well known colorcd shoemaker, on
south Palafox street, and his employer
said last night the boy vas steady
ennploye. and was on and errand when
the accident occurred.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
COMPETITION
FAST TRAIN S.
BE ELIMINATED.
RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION AN
NoUNcES THAT SPEEDY PAS
sENGER 'LIMiTEnsr. BIT ABoL-
ISHED IN ALL SECTIONS.
Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 21.--Fast passen
ger train competition between New
York and Chicago. Chicago and ST.
Louis, Washington and Southern points
and other important passenger terrni-
nails will be eliminated soon. the rail-
road administration announces today.
Certain roads will be selected for fast
trains and other lines de-
voted more extensively to freight traf-
fc
Investigation has been made by A.
Fl. Smith, regional director for the
east to determine whether the New
York Central. Pennsylvania or Bait.
more & Ohio should be used for fast
passenger trains between New York
and Chiea go. It is understood the
New York Central is being considered
most favorably because of heavy
freight on the other two lines. c. H
Markham, regional director for the
south Is investigating passenger con-
ditions in that territory with a view
cf removing certain through trains
from New York and Chicago and Jack
sonville and other Southern winter re-
sorts BY this means the railroad ad-
r11instra tfor officials hope TO save
many millions of dollars without in
passenger traffic. In
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
BIG CELEBRATION
AT LILLIAN TODAY

Washinstons Birthday will be cela-
btared at Lillian today IN an open air
festival, and proceeds from the enter
tainment arranged by the Lillian
chapter viii be given to the Red Cros.
A picnic dinner viii be furnished by
the ladies, at fifty cents q plate, and
this money will also go to the Red
Cross
To induce Pensacolians to attend
the celebration Charles Barclay owner
of the Lillian Bridge has suspended
all tolls over the bridge for those at
tending the celebration, and it is ex-
pected that a large number Of Pen
sacolians will motor over 10 the fes-
tiyal
The County Commissioners vii!
probably attend in body, and il is
understood that Lieutenant Proux pf
the French navy will deliver an ad-
dress.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
FLORIDA MANFAMOUS CASE
HELD IN MOBILE IS BROUGHT TO
FOR OFFICERS CLOSE AT LAST
ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL
SUITS ENDS WHEN JUDGE
SHEPPARD DECLINED JURIS-
DicTION IN LITIGATION.

Brought before Judge Sheppard for
the second time on an interpleader
filed by the Penn Mutual Insurance
Company the case of the company
against Winifred Henderson. as trustee
for the estate of her daughter wini-
fred Henderson, and Rt. Rev. E.dwar,.
r. Allen, Bishop of Mobile, as execu-
tor of the estate of Otto Dus, deceased.
was again dismissed by the court yes
terday, Judge Sheppard declining jur-
isdiction on the ground that action
had already issued in the state courts
OF Alabama.
As far as the federal court for
this district is concerned this brings
to close one of the most unusual
suits ever brought before the local
court. It involves $1,000 insurance
policy on the life of Father Joseph Dus,
deceased, which the holder had as
signed to winifred Henderson, but
IN his viii had given TO Bishop Allen
TO be expended by him on an Alabama
church.
The suit was first brought before
the federal court here on bills. of in
terpleade- flied by the Insuranc Com
pany in an effort 70 settle the claim.
and pay the policy Before that time
Mrs. Henderson had entered suit
against the company in the Circuit
Court here against the Life insurance
company, while Bishop Allen had en-
tered suit in the Circuit Court at Mo-
bile
Rather than go through almost end
less litigation in both courts the in
surance company filed identical bills
Of interpleader in the federal court a.
Birmingham, and in the federal court
here. The face value of the policy was
deposited with the clerk OF the court
with Instructions to pay II to the par1y
authorized by the court. II his origi-
raj decision on the first bill of inter-
pleader. Judge Sheppard decline 1
jurisdiction. stating that the Biru1ing-
ham court had jurisdiction The
Birmingham court did not decide the
case, as it stated that the lower coure
IN Alabama had already decided the
questions involved
Bishop Allen has obtained a decree
from the Circuit Court at Mobile
against the insurance company, and II
Mrs. Henderson presses her case in
the circuit court here it Is probable
that the insurance company will be
forced to pay the claim twice, as the
statutes of Alabama give precedence
TO a claim by bequest, while the Flori.
da law gives precedence TO claim by
assignment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Last Lecture by ]. c. Logan
Brought to Front Inn
portant Steps.
COMPLIMENTS THE
CITY OF PENSACOLA
Says Neither Division Nor
National Headquarters
Worry Over Pensacola.

Details OF the civilian relief work
the last meeting held by j. c. Logan, OF
Atlanta, director of Civilian Relief
for the Red Cross FOR this division
in the Army and Navy Club yesterdas
afternoon.
The three other lectures delivered
by Mr.. Logan were taken up with dis
cussions OF the work, it's aims, ane
responsibilities. After thesgera OF the
relief had been outlined and thtA ugh
II understood, it was then neceSa. y
to form working organization y.
carry on the work in Pensacola Such
q bureau OF Civilian Relief for the
local chapter had already been created
with Lee Mcdonnell at its head, hui
the plan of the work and other details
lad not been arranged
The first need is to locate families
of men who have answered the call OF
the coIors. As there is no compilet
list OF these men. II will be difficu.;
to obtain such a list, and the Rec
Cross will begin at orce TO obtain tbs
names OF those men who have eun4
from this county.
In his closing address Mr. Logan
pressed his pleasure in visiting ptsa
sacola, and his delight that the ci.
has such an excellent CHAPTER or tfs
Red Cross. He stated that he gass
back to Atlanta feeling that neitlts
The division nor national headqusrte
need worry about Pensacola, for II y
apparent from the spirit manifest
that the city will always respond re
whatever demand Is made upon II
At the morning meeting Mr.. Logan
stressed the absolute necessity OF the
relief work, not only as a war measure
but as a protective measure for the
future welfare of the nation. Know
ing that those left at home are beinn
cared for. Mr.. Logan said that a sol
der can fight better, but let fear
of trouble at home creep in, and at
once man begins TO, lose spirit and
If the feeling is carried far enough
will seriously weaken the morale OF an
entire army.
To do this relief work efficiently, he
said neccssitated a good organization
and close cooperation on the part ~
all engaged in the work. Upon an IF
fective organization depends. TO a
large extent the value and scope of
the work An elastic organization, is
essential. Mr.. Logan said, so that can
care for increasing demands without
ampairing its efficiency. No definite
plan or organization was mapped out
IN Pensacola, bit it Is probable that
The districts arranged In the first Red
Cross drive last summer viii be used
as working unit.
Over organization is to be jealous
" avoided Mr.. Logan said, The
Committeeships must not be divided
into parts so small and more or less
unimportant that they won't prove
of interest. Don't try TO look for the
end and jump from the beginning To
the end, but learn by doing"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Postal Officials Open Bids
For Ma;l-Carry;,,g Airsl;ps

Washington, d. c., Feb. 21.--The es-
tablishment of an airship mail servics,
a project which has been under cor
sideration by the Postofice Depart
ment for several years, was placed
a step nearer realization today. VIXEN
bids were opened atMthe department
for the construction OF five postal
airplanes. With these machines,
which are to be completed and deliv-
cred not later than April 25 of this
year, an experimental service viii be
started between Washington, PhiIa-
delphia and New York. Ine service
will begin with one round trip q day
and later may be expanded. FIRST
class mail only will be carried at tk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
EXISTENCE FW0RKINC TIME
MANY SALOONSIN R. R. SHOPS
IS UNCERTAIN BE HEIGHTENED
STEP BE TAKEN TO HASTEN RE-
PAIRS ON LOCOMOTIVES AND
RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK, 1T
is ANNOUNCED.
Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 21.-To hasten
repair work on locomotives and rail-
way rolling stock. an agreement in
diving 1engthening of working hours,
promotion of apprentices and helpers
and maintenance of open shop condi-
tons has been reached between Di-
rector General McAdoo and A. -.
Wharton, resident of the railway EN-
ployees department of the American
Federation OF Labor. The agreement
affects more than 300, 900 workingme-l
At shops and round houses now
working one shift which totals less
than seventy hours per week an in-
crease in working hours viii be made
probably on a seventy hour basis. II
is possible where congestion is most
serious men may be required to work
ten or even eleven hours with over
time pay on the present basis pend
ing consideration by the railroad wage
commission.
In certain shops arrangements wiz
be made to quit work at p. m one
Cay OF each week. Local provisions
en- working hours will be determined
by railroad executives IN conferen c
with railroad officiais and cnion lead
ers.
The agreement provides Aor main
tenance OF open shop and non-dis-
elimination on the ground of union
conditions in these wor5s mechanics
applying Tor employment will not be
denied such employment for any cause
other than inability to perform the
work"
Apprentices who have served three
years may be promoted to a. mechanics
position and paid the existing rate Of
wages for that work, the agreement
provides. These promoted apprentices
are to be given the right of practical
experience on work Of their trades 10
which they had not been advanced dur
ing the three year period
Helpers with five or more years ex-
perience may be promoted to the class
Of mechanics when necessary They
are to receive mechanics wages AMI
have opportunity to learn all branches
of the trade. The agreement provides
that the Aratio OF promoted helpers
shall not exceed 90 per cent. of the
number of mechanics in any trade in
a single shop.
The promotions for these classes
are to be made on the understanding
that they are necessitated by the war
emergency and are to cease at the
close of the war
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Control of Air in American
Sector Evidently Be
longs to Germans.
MORE AMERICAN
PILOTS NEEDED
Reported German Aviators
Fly Leisurely, Taking
Photographs From Air.

With the American Army in France.
Feb. 21.-(Associated Press)-Contrcl
~ the air in the American sector be-
longs TO the enemy. Any officer at
The front will make this declaration
all have made it. The control is OBJ
vious. German nirshops come and go
over the American lines almost al
will. Every time the Germans come
over their path. the sky is specked by
heecy shrapnel puffs, but the chances
OF hitting an airplane with anti-air-
craft shells is SO remote that the
enemy ariators calmly fly alone as If
N a pleasure tour. Every now and
then airDlanes on this side attack the
enemy, when they get a chance. But
the Boche is clever while flying an
manages TO come over and take pic
lures, make observations and do vir-
tually whatever else he desires and
Their calmly sail home without inter
ruption. Nearly always he is at an
altitude of about 5000 metres. where
he Is comparatively safe from anti
aircraft fire and knows it.
1t is not permitted to name any
cficer or the American expeditionarv
force. 1t is not permitted to quote
them. III both were allowed it would
be possible to carry quotations fror~
virtually every officer at the front urg-
Ing a speedy appearance of large num-
hers of American airpianes with Amer
lean pilots. For there is only one wav
10 wrest control OF the air from the
enemy, that is to fight him for it In
the sky and relieve him OF it by force
Of overwhelming numbers.
Right now, If the Germans knew
American airplanes We're awaiting for
them every time they came over the
line. their trips would be less freduert
Neither would they dare attempt such
a bold piece OF work as when they
recently few over the line in an air.
plane disguised with the allied rel.
white an blue bull's eye marking, and
cut loose with a machine gun on Amer
.can soldiers in the trenches.
If there had been American planes
nearby the chances Of the Germans
getting back home after such a trick
would be small. And it is extremely
doubtful officers say, il they ever would
have tried il.
Any officer also will say that the
safety OF individual soldiers depends
upon keeping the enemy from doing
rs he pleases overleed. For days the
Germans have been flying over certain
towns where American troops have
been resting after periods in the
trenches. Once or twice these day.
light observation tours have been fol-
lowed tho same night by visits by en-
envy bombing planes
SO free and unrestricted are the
German airmen that in some towns
the commands are under strict orders
to disappear under cover the moment
German airships is sighted.
Moreover, officers say. more and |
more German airplanes are appearing !
tn the sky and in various quarters |
there is growing belief that these |
are the first or the machines which |
he Germans have heen building fever |
lshly TO offset the large number Of ex
rected American atrplares in accord |
Ance with plans announced in the
United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
UT-GOINC
MAIL WAS STOLEN

A large batch OF outgoing mail WAS
stolen from the automobile OF J. D..
Hendricks last night about $50 O'Clock
while the machine was parked in front
OF his home on North Baylen street.
Mr. Hendricks discovered the theft
shortly after it had been committed
and endeavored to trace the Offend
erS. He found torn envelopes strewn
down BayIen street for several blocks.
but no letters, though several checks
torn to scraps showed that the thief
was not looking for money
Mr. Hendricks requests that any
one finding letters will please return
them TO him at the Southern Cotton
Oil Company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

outset. A special postage rate will De
charged for letters carried by the
aerial route. The rate contemplated
is p cents per ounce or fraction there
Of.
The airpianes to be employed in the
postal service will be of the sam
general type as machines that have
teen satisfactorily tried out in tie
service of the War or Navy Depart
ments. Each airpIane VIII be required
to carry 500 pounds of mail not less
than 200 miles without stopping, at
a maximum speed of 100 miles a
hour, a minimum speed Of Is miles
and a climbing speed OF 5000 feet in
10 minutes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
VERY SERIOUS FOOD
CRISIS In THE EASTERN
PART OF THE COUNTRY

Washington, Feb. 21.-The eastern
part of the United States faces a food
shortage likely to continue for the
next sixty days. In making the dis
closure tonight, Food Administrat or
Hoover declared the situat ton is ths
most critical in the country's history
The, whole blame is put upon railroad
congestion, which the administrator
declared also put him behind in the
program of feeding Americas allies.
The law of supply and demand is
suspended by the inability TO move
crops. creating price margin between
the producer and consumer wider than
ever before, he said
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Bill to Grant Deferred Classification
For Purposes of Draft INTRODUCED

commercial purposes.
1t is also provided that all farm
laborers shall he considered necessary
who at the time of the call to service
are engaged in the labor of agricui-
ture and are required for the opera
ton of the farm. and that farm labor
crs shall be presumed to be skilled
who for two years have habitually
worked on the farm, but that this def
milton of skilled labor is not to be con-
sidered restrictive nor conclusive.
The Harrison bill also provides that
no registrant shall be entitled TO this
deferred classification who at the time
cf call is not actually engaged in farm
labor, and he shall not be entitled
TO deferred classification any longer
than he is engaged in such labor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Washington Bureau
The Pensacola Journal
HY GEORGE n. MANNING.

Washington, D. C, Feb. 21.-A bill
to grant deferred classification for
purposes of the draft TO skilled farm
laborers engaged in agricultural en-
terprises necessary. TO the maintenance
CT the military establishment or the
effective operation of the military
forces has been introduced in the
House by Congressman Thomas w.
Harrison OF Virginia.
The Harrison bill provides that all
agricultural enterprises shall be con-
sidered necessary within the meaning
Of the act that embraces the sultiva-
tion Of soil for the production of foo1
supplies more than sufficient for those
engaged in the enterprise and for the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
SPORTING EDITOR IN
THE AVIATION SERVICE.

Sporting Editor Thomas s Rurke,
" the Albany, y. Y, Times Union. is
lnaorg the latest arrivals at The aero
itation. having put aside his pencil
20 take UP work in the aviation branch
.or Uncle Sam. Mr.. Burge is also
private secretary to the ex- governor OF
View York. and is the twelfth man
srom the paper named to enter Uncle
sanls service. From near-zerf
weather to a cline where pjeach, plum
and pear trees are in blossom, is q
transition which even New Yort
newspaper mon do not let pass un-
noticed, and Mr Burke is already
booster for Florida, and particularly
PensScCl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
BARRIERS TO MEET
ON TUESDAY NIGHT

Barbers OF tho city. who recently
organized p union, and which has
been considerably strengthened by
practically all followers of the trade
signing tie membership roll, are look
tng forward TO the final organization
meeting, which will be held on Tues
day night of next week At that time
II is expected to hold forth in a sort
Of a rally meeting. which every mem
Der is urged to attend
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
LUTHERAN CHURCH
ENTBRTAINS MEN

The fourth of a series Of church so
ciaIs was given last night IN the Wa
Work Club rooms by the Lutheran
Church under the auspices of the Re
Iigious Committee Of the Army and
Navy Life Activities Committee.
THESE socials are given each week
by some church IN the city, and will
be continued until all churches have
give n ore, and then there will be i
big social to which all will contribute.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
FRANCIS
REMAiNS AT PETRoGRAD.

Washington Feb. aI.--State depar.-
ment officials said today the renewed
German Offensive in Russia had not
progressed TO q point where the de-
parture of Ambassador Francis and
the allied diplomats from Petrogra q
was being considered and that so fI-
as official reports showed, the 1iplo-
mats themselves were not considering
leaving as vet
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
JUDGE SHEPPARD TO
HOLD COURT IN TEXAS.

Judge William r. Sheppard Of the
United States District court for North
ern District of Florida will leave TO
night for Galveston and other Texas
points to preside over the federal
court for the Southern District of
Texas.
Judge Sheppard held court in Tex
as during January and expects TO be
away from Pensacola for several weeks
on this trip.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
CONVALESCENTS
GIVEN MOTOR RIDE

Convalescent patients in the army
and navy hospitals will be given the
regular weekly motor drive this after
noon by the Women's Central Com
-nittee Of the Army and Navy Live A.
tiyities Committee.
Arrangements have been made for
number of cars, and the patients
will be given refreshments at the home
OF the ride.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
BOY SCOUTS HOLD
IMPORTANT MEETING

Tonight at the z NJ c. A. the reg
ular weekly meeting OF the Scouts VIII
take place. Scoutmaster Bauer as
s1res an interesting meeting. and
full attendance is not only hoped for,
but expected. Important questions re-
garding the local troops are to corn.
rp for discussion. The meeting VIII
start at 30 sharp
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
REPORT or GERMAN
CONTROL OF AIR SURPRISE

New York. Feb. 21--The executive
committee OF the Aero Club OF America
l. aroused by reports that Germans
nave obtained control of the air above
The American sector in France and
tonight Urged Secretary Baker to issue
statement covering the American
aviation program and detail what
steps to be taken to get congressional
appropriation
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
SPAIN SIGNS UP AN
ECONOMIC AGREEMENT.

Washington. Feb. 21.-An economic
agreement with Spain whereby Gen
ersl Pershing may get mules, army
hlarkets and other materials in that
country in return for cotton and 9TH
or commodities from the United States
was signed at Madrid, the state de-
rartment was advised tonight by Am
hassador Willard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
TAKES OVER SALMON.

Bellinghar9, Washington. Feb. 21.-
b. Der1ing, salmon administrator for
the federal government, announced
that BY order OF the food administra-
tor, all the unsold salmon stock In the
United States will be reauisitioned for
the United States army, and telegraph
ic orders to withhold from disposal Of
all unsold salmon were sent different
packers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
OF TRAINS IN
SOUTH UNDER CONSIDERATION

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. &c. II. Mark
ham. regional director for the south
Of the federal railroad administration,
stated today that the question OF elini-
mating passenger trains on Southern
roads was now under investigation.
Recommendations by railroad execu-
tiyss will be considered before any
formal orders are issued, he stated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
PLENTY OF SUGAR.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Ample sup
plies of sugar will be available during
the coming season. the food admins
tration announced tonight. to meet the
necessary requirements of the fool
manufacture and household preserv-
ing products.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

many cases, officials point out the fast
trains running in competition are onlV
partially filed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
THE WEATHER.

Fair Friday and Saturday, except prob
ably rain Frida: moderate east winds
YESTERDAYS temperature: Highest, so
degrees; lowest. ~ degrees.