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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
TENTATIVE PLANS
FOR 4TH LIBERTY
LOAN DISCUSSED

Tentative plans for the fifth Liberty
Loan were discussed at conference or
organization leaders held at 10 O'Clock
Monday, in Atlanta. Among those who
attended from Florida was NJ. E. Clark,
of Pensacola, who worked throughout
the western part OF the state In the
last drive.
Zone chairmen and field representa-
tives of the states of Georgia, Florida.
Alabama and Tennessee attended the
conference, which was cal1d by Joseph
a. McCord. governor of the Federal Pc
serve bank. l.. B. Franklin, director or
the War Loan organization of the gov
ernment addressed the meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
'U.S.BOARD WILL
use PENSACOLA
MORE AND MORE
SHIPPING BOARD PLANS MANY
EXPORTS THROUGH LOCAL
PORT FOR a Ing TIME.

Pensacola is to be used bv the L. :.
Shipping Board for exports of many
sorts. and the traffic through and out
of this port is destined to rapidly in
crease. beginning at once
This is the authoritative information
furnished the Chamber of g. -7lerce
yesterday by Senator D. L. Fletcher.
The senator recently had a conference
with members of the Exports commit
tee of the L. s. Railroad Administration
at which time he found that this port
is to be used in increasing shipments
of exports.
The letter written to Secretary Beck
of the Chamber reports that the L. $.
Shipping Board is of the opinion that
this port is well adapted to the export
OF many articles of merchandise. The
was also advanced that in
creasing shipments would be made at
once through this port. as fast as the
ocean TONNAGE was released for peace
time pursuits. rather than the trans
port ~ mon and war materials.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
Fracas at Naval Station YeSter-
day Puts Bosom Mate in
Hospital With Ugly Wound
FEELING RUNS
HIGH AMONG GOBS
Officer is Suffering With Deep
Cash Over Heart; Negro Is
in the Brig.

What looked forsssome time like
sure lynching was niped in the bud
at the Naval Air Station yesterday
morning by the prompt action of the
officers of the post and the GOODNESS
of some of the personnel
Doc Anderson, negro sailor mess at
tendant, is lodged in the brig under
guard to face charges of stabbing w.
E. Jennings, of Ellijay, Georgia, first
class Boatswain's mate, who is lying
in the Naval hospital with a deep
ugly cut in his left breast over his
heart
The affray occurred during the noon
mess hour in the officers and student s
mess hall, and, for short time after
the actual stabbing, pandemonian
reigned supreme, and during the up
roar Anderson made his escape from
the hall fleeing to the Master-at- Arms
and giving himself up to the protec-
tion of the yard authorities.
During the noon mess, Jennings,
who is in command of all of the coll
ored mess attendants in this hail. was
seen to be in an argument with one
OF the attendants. and in an incredi-
BILE short time Jennings was seen to
have been stabbed, and his assailant,
DOC Anderson, was fleeing from the
hall. pursued by the rest of the negro
attendants.
Almost every one in the hall at the
time joined in the chase. but the
negro fed to a Master-at Arms to es-
cape his pursuers and was lodged in
the brig.
At late hour last night the feeling
against Anderson was still running
high among the gobs. with numerous
threats upon the safety of the negro.
Jennings was rushed to the Naval
hospital where it was reported last
night that he was doing very nicely
despite the fact that the negroes knife
had ripped an ugly cash across his
breast.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
LOWER RATES ARE
MADE FOR COTTON
SHIPPED FROM GULF

Announcement by the u. s. Shipping
Board that lower freight rates on cot
ton from south Atlantic and gulf ports
to European ports had been made by
the government, probably means that
the rates have ben lowered to meet
those recently PLACID in ffct by England.
according to E. G. Carter of the E. G.
Carter company.
The rates to England from Pensacola
and other gulf ports on British vessels
were recently lowered from S6.a5 -
$3.50. according to Mr.. Carter. Al
though no announcement was made by
Senator Smith Of South Carolina as to
what the lower rates We're. it is be-
Iieved that they are to meet the new
British rate per hundred on cotton to
liverpool.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08

Oyster Bay, Jan. 7.-Oyster Bay,
whose chief claim to fame has been
that it was the home of Theodore
Roosevelt, is in deepest mourning to-
night. The thoughts of every citizen
centerd on the simple cemetery where
the remains of the former president
will be laid to rest tomorrow. The
grief of the people of Oyster Bay is
personally for their neighbor and
friend. notwithstanding the request
of Mrs. Roosevelt that no flowers be
sent, floral tributes arrived at Saga
more Hill throughout the day. One
came from the children of Cove schoo;
Roosevelt learned to read. Each year
gifts to the pupils.
Captain Archibald Roosevelt re-
ceived a cablegram today from Lieu
tenant-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,
Jr.. saving that he and his brother.
hermet, with the American expedi-
tionary forces, were together. Captain
Roosevelt replied to the cablegram
in which President Wilson expressed
to Mrs. Roosevelt his sympathy.
Dashington, Jan. President Will
son sinet a personal cablegram to Mr..
Mashall asking that he attend the
funeral Later the President sent an
official proclamation to the American
people, in which he paid high tribute
to Col. Roosevelt and directed the flags
on all government buildings to be dis
played at half mast for thirty days,
and a suitable military and naval hon
ors be rendered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
SAYS DIP VATS
KILLED CATTLE;
ASKS FOR CASH

T. ]. Busey. a farmer living in the
northern part OF the COUNTY Is asking
damages for six head Of cattle. which
he claims were killed through careless
ness OF dipping vat officials
A solution left in the Vat near MS
home, which had been allowed to be
come poisonous. was placed in a tub
nearby. Mr.. Busey's cattle wandered
to the tub. drank the solution and
died
He asked information Of the county
Yesterday as to who should be respon-
sible for his loss. The matter VIII De
taken up with Or. w V. Knapp, Of the
Bureau Of Animal Industry
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
BELIEVE LEAGUE
OF NATIONS WILL
BE PERFECT SOON

Paris. Jan. Associated Pressl-
The return to Paris of President Will
son, the arrival of Lord Robert Cecil.
special relegate of the British gov
ernment on the league OF nations and
the presence here OF Leon Bourgeois.
French representative on the same
subject. marked the inauguration of
exchanges on definite terms by which
the league can be constituted. Already
considerable progress has been made
on various tentative proposals. but the
return OF the president was awaited.
as II is recognized he win personallS
take a leading part in the final form
w. tior1 plan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
HOMESTEADER WINS
EVICTION SUIT IN
SULLIVAN'S COURT

The suit OF Lawrence Lounsberry
aiginst George Nix for eviction OF the
latter from a homestead filed in June.
1917. was heard yesterday before l. ).
Commissioner J. ]. Sullivan. LounS-
berry failed in his case
Three witnesses gave evidence before
the commissioner in the attempt to
show that Nix had not established 4
bona flde residence on the homestead.
Nix was represented by Attorney II. :.
Laird. The witnesses practically fall
cd in their evidence 50 that Lounsberry
who acted as his own attorney in the
case later Withdrew the action from
court
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
SHIPYARD TO BE
OPEN TO VISITORS
EVERY TUESDAY

The shipyard of the Pensacola Ship
building company is to be open TO vis-
tors hereafter each Tuesday between
10 o'clock in the morning and 3 o'clock
in the afternoon. according 10 an an
nouncement made today bv w. L. VIII
der. auditor Of tho company. A guide
from the department NJ special service
will take parties through the yard
hourly on Tuesdays. between the hours
mentioned
The first Uniting ~ the war time ban
against the curious was when all
wearers OF the 1919 Rcd Cross button
were given visiting privileges OF the
ward during the last drive. Visitors are
now 20 be given the privileges and may
visit the yard under expert guidance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
HOUSING BUREAU
APPEALS TO HOME
OWNERS FOR ROOMS

Unless PensacoIians answer the call
Of the Housing Bureau at once, an
acute situation will develop here, in
the need for apartments and rooms for
light housekeeping. This was the
statement made yesterday by Secretary
Beck of The Chamber of Commerce, who
issued an appeal to all residents to list
their rooms
People who are willing TO share 4
portion Of their home With workers al
the ship yard and the various indus
tries here are asked to list their Offer
ing with the Chamber OF Commerce at
once Mrs. Beck said that the demand
far exceeded the supply and that the
need Of additional housing facilities
had never been greater than now.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
FIF ZEN WOMEN
PL CED IN JOBS
DURING ON L ID A I

Miss Edthel M Schroli director -
the female department ~ the local
branch Of The United states Empioy-
ment Service. believes that the WON
ans hour has struck and that now T.
the tire. even more than in time ~
war. for the sex to render valuable
aid 10 their country.
Miss Schroil began her duties yester-
day and she was quick tn tSke ad-
vantage of the opportunity offered fo-
placing women. who have served in
war. into peace jobs. Fifteen cases
We're disposed OF in a first mornings
work with employment quickly found.
Miss Schroll expects to double that
number today and she asks the coop
GRAFTON OF employers in putting the
right woman in the right plaza.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
ASKS CITY TO.
CONTINUE ITS
HEALTH WORK
U. S. HEALTH OFFICER SAYS PEN
SAcoLA COULD ADOPT NO BET
TER MEMS r BOOST CITY

5t1Psnsaeoiaa ca make no more
profitable civic Investment than
| through continuance of the work un-
dertaken by the Public Health Ser
vice." said DR.. Paul d. Mossrnan, in
an address to the Rotary Club at the
luncheon held yesterday.
DR.. Mossman outlined the work
which the health service has started
in Pensacola and stressed necessity
for it's continuance. He stated that
the health records show 251 deaths
from typhoid fever in this city last
year, and 3S from other Intestinal dis
eases, which meant at least 500 cases.
Unless the work of sanitation is car
RED on, DR.. Mossman predicts q SINH
lar needless loss of humans life until
corrective measures are taken. :
He says that the health service has
made good start here and now that
the government must discontinue its
work through lack of funds, it is OBJ
ligatory upon the city to continue it.
Pensacola has a splendid asset in
its water supply, which is above re-
proach,' said DR.. Mossman, "but tho
same is not true of milk supply nor
or local sanitary conditions" He
called attention to the 2S20 or more
surface closets within the city and
the need for their elimination.
Praise Dr.. w. D. Mobiles.
DIR. Mossman believes that the city
health department should be reor-
ganized on a broader basis. He paid
high tribute to DIR. w. d. Mobiles, city
health officer. terning him an able
physician and competent officer. But
DIR. Mossman contended that no part
time man can properly conduct so i'm
portant an office. DR.. Mossman's sug-
gestions include a health officer who
Will devote his entire time TO the
duties fthe office. with a competent
office assistant. instructive nurses and
competent sanitary inspectors, one OF
whom would devote his attentions to
dairy and milk inspection
New York Man Talks.
r. W. Wood. business manager of
the New York Globe. told OF the
fight which his newspaper is making
for better milk iu New York and
urged the Rotarians to follow out the
program suggested by DR.. Mossman.
The Rotarians referred the matter
to the public health committee or the
club with instructions to confer fur
ther with DIR. Mossman and make
for carrying on the
work which the government has start
ed here. City authorities have sig
nified their intention of carrying out
the work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
BIRMINGHAM CAR
COMPANY ASKS
POLICE DEFENSE

Birmingham. Ala. Jan. Police
protection against irate Birmingham
citizenry angered because OF poor car
service, was asked today by the Birm-
ingham Light and Power Company to
prevent a recurrence OF alleged vio-
lence such as occurred Monday night
when a West End car was badly dam
aged by stones thrown by passengers
who grew tired OF waiting to be con-
veyed to their home. Feeling is strong
among citizens. Chief OF Police T. ].
shirley anticipates trouble if the serv-
ice does not improve Immediately.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
BELIEVE WILSON
WILL APPOINT A
DIRECTOR SOON

Washington, Jan. THE belief that
The president will appoint a new d.
rector general of railroads was eN-
7essed by William G.. McAdoo in a
abatement issued tonight, before leav-
Sng with his family on a two months
vacation, at Santa Barbara, Cal.
Pending the appointment of a sue
sessor. Mr.. McAdoo said he would con-
inue TO discharge che duties OF the
sffice with Assistant Director Hines in
~--T~Ndta%e rharve
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
LAFOLLETTE is IN
FAVOR OF BOLLS
RULING IN RUSSIA

Washington, Jan. 7.-Senator La
fayette, of Wisconsin, a republican.
speaking today in the senate, criti-
cized the sending of American troops
to Russia, and denied that the Soviet
government was on the Russia pro-
gram. He said a mass Of information
with documents. attesting the relia-
bility OF the Bolsheviki had been
brought out of Russia last spring, and
repeated efforts to present them to
the American government had been
without success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
Wire Flashes
From Here
And There

London. Jan. THE British gov
ernment has not the slightest inten-
ton of sending any more troops to
Russia, it was announced today. Not
more than 10000 British troops are in
Russia today, number of which are
non -combatant the announcement
states, and these are being brought
back as quickly as Tase-sstlale,-g-
Washington, Jan. 7.-By a vote of
204 to GA, the house today adopted the
election committees report seating
James Wickersham, Republican, as
Alaskan delegate in place of Charles
A. Sulzer, Democrat.
Washington, Jan. Z. = OF 71,114
wound and injury cases tabulated in
the American expeditionary hospitals
between January Is and October 10.
1918, S5.3 per cent. recovered and re-
turned to duty, the war department
announced today. The per centage
of deaths were 8.S.
Washington, Jan. THE Louisiana
state prohibition law regulating liquor
shipments into parts of the state where
sale of intoxicants is prohibited, was
in effect declared constitutional today
by the supreme court which dismissed
proceedings growing out of the con-
viction of ]. w. Seller under the act
London, Jan. THE port of Riga
was captured at noon on January
by the Bolsheviki, according to 4
Russian wireless dispatch received by
the Bolsheviki, according to a Rus
sian wireless dispatch received here
today.
Washington, Jan. deposition to
government ownership or operation of
railroads at this time was expressed
today by the Interstate commerce
commission in a settlement presented
to the senate Interstate commerce
committee, at its hearing on ra-:way
legislation, by Commissioner Edgar E,
Clark.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
MANY X ILLED IN
FILM EXPLOSION IN
PITTSBURGH, PENN.

/, Pittsburg. Jan. 7.-Between fifteen
and twenty persons. mostly women
and girls, were killed. and more than
"a score others were injured late to-
day. when a terrific explosion wrecked
the film exchange building on Penn
svlvania Ave. in the downtown sec
tion OF the city.
Eight bodies have been recovered.
Firemen report many other bodies are
buried under the wreckage
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
President Cables from France
His Deepest Sympathy for
Bereaved Family.
FEDERAL LEADERS
TO GO TO FUNERAL
Vice-President Marshall and
Committees from House and
Senate Are on War.

Washington, Jan. 7.-vice Presi-
dent Marshall, acting as the per-
sonaI representative of the Presi-
dent, the committees of the senate
and the house, and the representa-
tives of the state, war and navy
departments, left for Oyster Bay
tonight to attend the funeral to-
morrow of Theodore Roosevelt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
GEORGIA PLANT
ASKS MORE TIME
ON CERTIFICATES

Macon, Ca. Receivers for the reor-
Eanized Yaryan Rosin and Turpentine
so. asked United States District
Apdge Evans here today that the re-
eeivers certificates. issued six months
ago. be extended another six months.
The plans at Brunswick. Ga, and Gulf
port Miss. are involved.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
CONCRETE FOR
BARRANCAS ROAD
PRICE REDUCED

Concrete for the county road which
connects Bayous Chico and Grands.
and will make a paved highway from
Pensacola to Fort Barrancas. was re-
duced in price yesterday by Cary & Co.
who have the contract, five cents per
barrel. This was done. with the un-
derstanding that cash payments for the
material be made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
BIG DEMAND FOR
LABOR AT NAVAL
STATION REPORTED

Need for 200 common laborers and
for i25 saw mill mechanics was the
call for service which went out from
the United States Employment Service
office yesterday. The laborers are want
ed at the Naval Air Station
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL

Prints more want ads than any other
paper of like circulation in the world.
Journal Want Ads bring results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-08
THE WEATHER

Rain Wednesday,; Thursday partly
cloudy and colder In north and probably
rain In south and central portions; mod
crate east and northeast winds.
Hoehest temperature yesterday 81 de-
grees; lowest 40 degrees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-07-31
City Rules For Autos

The following rules for automobile
driving in River Falls were adopted
by the City Council Monday night:
Cars may stop at curb not to ex-
coed five minutes.
Park all cars crosswise of the
street in the center of the street.
When leaving parking place, drive
OUT; Do NOT BACK UP.
Drive on the right hand side of
the street.
1t is NOT necessary to 60 to the
street corner to turn around; turn
in the block where there is room and
| where it is convenient.
It is against the STATE Law to
drive car in the City Limits with
the cut-out open.
Speed limit past schools and
hospitals is miles per hour-State
| Law.
Do NOT park at the street inter
sections.
F. v. Williams, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-07-31
Back To The Old Home Town

I want to go a-visitin'
Back to the old home town.
want to greet the old home folks,
An go a-wanderin' down
The old home streets | used to walk,
So many years ago
wonder if they'll still be there,
The folks used to know.
/ want to walk the old back fence,
An climb the apple tree
wonder if it's bloomin' still,
Just like it used to be,
An sheddin' pink an fragrant snow
Upon the warm spring air
While robins sing the boughs among,
An build their snug nests there.
] want to hear my old chum give
His whistle high an shrill,
An go a-fishin' there with him,
Down by the old grist mill;
Or climb up the wooded hills
To find the black crows nest,
An, tired, watch cloud shadows pass
Across the hills round breast.
/ want to go a-swimmin' there in
Browns
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-07-31

retailer Of ice cream who buys from
manufacturers. The law was en-
acted chiefly to reach ice cream
users who fail to cleanse containers
thoroughly or who fail to return the
containers within " hours.
The law will be enforced strictly
blythe Dairy and Food Department,
says Commissioner J. G. Weigle.
Weigle says that besides. the large
loss annually through destruction
by acids of ice cream containers that
are allowed to stand empty without
cleansing, the filthy practice en-
dangers the health and life of per-
sons who usemilk or ice cream.
The chief offenders against whom
the law is aimed are the big retailers
of ice cream, but the family that
purchases ice cream for Sunday
dinner, or buys milk in bottles, may
find itself prosecuted for failure to
return the retainer clean.
Other frequent offenders are the
small grocery, drug and confection-
cry stores that sell ice cream.
Following is the full text of the
new law; Chapter 1913, Laws of 1919:
ANY person. firm or corporation,
who receives in cans, bottles or
other vessels any milk or cream, or
other dairy product-to be manu-
featured into food for man, or for
the purpose of resale-when such
cans, bottles or vessels are to be re-
turned, shall cause the said cans,
bottles or other vessels to be
thoroughly washed and cleansed-
and shall return or cause the same
to be delivered to common carrier
for shipment to the owner thereof,
within seventy-two hours after the
contents of such container is re-
moved. advertisement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-07-31
Subscription $3.50 Per Yeal
Or Blood's old hole

vi DIOOQ y Oiu IUIC
Where the grass is green as velvet
An the alder leaves are cool;
Where turtles sit upon the log
An sun their rounded backs,
While muskrats swim across the pools
In V-shaped, ripplin tracks.
| want to see the old home town
An be boy again,
To wander barefoot through the
fields,
By road and shady lane
Where butterflies seek clover bloom,
An lack-Eyed Susans blow
An thrushes sing beside the stream
Where old rose tangles grow.
An when the shadows iengthen'
An the COWS turn to the gates
| want to cross the deW-wet fields
To home, where Mother waits
[ want to go a-visitin'
Back where / used to be;
The old home town, the old home
folks,
An Mother, Dad an me.
Harry Noyes Pratt-June 1919
Tell 'em you saw it in the Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-07-31
Warning!

Gov. E. L. Philipp has signed a
law which will produce something
of sensation among the ice cream
consumers. It directly affects the
housewife who purchases pint of
milk in a bottle, and reaches the