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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
AGED CITIZEN
MEETSDEATH,
BY DROWNING
Body of A. G. Clopton of
Brent is Recovered From
Water Near Baars Bridge
Near Head Bayou Texar.

Lodged in some drift near the
Baars bridge, three miles northeast
Of the city. the lifeless body of A. G..
Clopton, well known and highly re-
spected citizen of Brent, was found
yesterday afternoon late after a per-
sistent search by friends of the FAM
ily since early Sunday night The
body was found and recovered from
the water by Earnest Baars and Jo-
seph Creighton.
Mr.. Clopton had been in feeble
health for several months and is re-
Gently understood to have suffered a
sun stroke while about his farm du-
ties on his place at Brent, but had
sufficiently recovered to be able to
be up and working. Sunday after
noon, while Mrs. Clopton and their
son Lewis, Is years old, were visiting
relatives in the city, Mr.. Clopton left
home. according to r-eighbors. appar-
entity for a stroll which was not un-
usual When he failed to return by
dark, Mrs. C1opton became uneasy and
Sheriff Van Pelt, one of the nearest
neighbors, was notified. and he inn
mediately commenced a search which
was kept up all night and until the
body was found, a number of friends
of the family from the city taking
part in the hunt from time to time.
Mr.. Clopton was about 60 years old
and besides his widow, who Is a
daughter of Sergeant l.. r. O'Neal, OF
the city police department, and their
son, he is survived by a number OF
relatives in Escambia county where
he had spent his life.
Upon recovery from the water the
body was carried to the family home
at Brent End from there the funeral
services will be held this morning az
s O'Clock. following which interment
will be in the family lot near that
place. The funeral services will no
doubt be attended by large number
of the friends of the deceased from
the city. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. A. c. Odom, pastor
of East Hill Baptist church.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
ZEN. FLETCHER
TALKS SHIPPING
WITH BRAZILIAN
BY GEORGE II. MANNING.

Washington, June Ex-senator Dun
can u. Fletcher. of Florida. was a
favored guest at all the receptions
here recently to the new president OF
Brazil, DIR. Pessoa. He attended the
dinner given by Secrtary Glass, also
dinner given by Secretary Glass, also
and the reception given by Acting
Secretary of State Polk.
He urged President Pessoa to visit
Jacksonville, but the latter wanted to
see Niagara Falls and visit Canada,
and return to New York to sail July
5th for Rio Janeiro-
Senator Fletcher discussed with
President Pessoa the matter Of estab-
fishing shipping lines between Bra
lillian and Florida ports. Senator
Fletcher suggested that four boats
might be put into service from the
United States to Brazil, and urged
that if Brazil retains the German
boats seized during the war. four OF
them be put in service to the United
States
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
Unexpected Opposition of
House Democrats Said to
Be Cause of Delay in Pro-
gram.
SHORTAGE OF SUGAR
PROBE DEMANDED
Big Naval Appropriation
Bill is Completed Without
Reduction of Aviation
Fund Proposed BY Sen
ate.

Washington, June 30.-Congress
failed today in it's aim to enact the
remaining appropriation bills before
adjournment and recess until next
Monday, but leaders hoped to clear
all bills tomorrow and then adjourn
until July z, when the president is
expected to arrive with the German
peace treaty. Unexpected house oppo-
sition to conference agreement on the
army appropriation bill and obstruc
tion by house democrats to other
measures forced adjournment of both
branches today.
Enactment Of the s616,o00,o00 naval
appropriation bill was complete late
today, with the adoption Of the con-
ference report on the ms assures by the
house and senate. 1t new goes to the
president. The house voted down the
proposal to reduce the naval aviation
fund from twenty-five to fifteen mil
lions.
The federal trade commission is di-
rected to begin Immediately investi-
cation of causes of the present short
age of sugar. and to determine
whether current retail and wholesale
prices are reasonable. by terms of a
resolution introduced today by Rep
resentative Tinkham, republican, of
Massachusetts.
An amendment to the water power
bill prohibiting the government from
taxing water power developed by
states, passed the house today.
Senator Borah, republican. Idaho,
charged in the senate today that Thos.
w. Lamont, representing the Morgan
interests, had purchased the New York
Evening Post for the purpose of using
1T in connection with propaganda
favoring the League of Nations. Borah
declared that before debate on the
league closed he would show that big
financial interests are in conclave to
exploit the natural resources of Eu-
rope and have the United States un-
derwrite the investments.
THE mask of hypocrisy will be
torn off and even the sacred name OF
an ex-president cannot be used to
protect the men who propose to sell
out this country" Borah declared
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
CUBAN VOODOOS
ARE KILLED BY
SOLDIER GUARDS

Havana. Cuba. June 30.-Five alleg-
ed negro voodoo worshippers held in
San Severino prison at Matanzas on a
charge of completely in the murder Of
a little girl, were shot and killed last
night by soldiers when they attempted
to escape while being removed from
the prison to a place of greater safety
after a mob had attempted to storm
the castle for the purpose Of lynching
the prisoners, according to a special
telephone message from that city
shortly after midnight.
Two members of the mob were killed
and eleven injured when the soldier.
fired on the wouid-be lynchers a cou.
pie of hours earlier.
Matanzas Is said to be greatly ex
cited and further trouble is fear>l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
GERMAN PEACE
COMMISSIONS
BEDISSOLVED
Allies Urge Upon Holland
the Necessity of Not Per-
mitting Former German
to Escape.

Berlin, June 30.-Both the German
peace delegation which conducted ne
gotiations at Versailles, and the armis-
tice commission at Spa will be dis
solved, it was announced upcn~ arrival
of Hermann Mueller and DIR. Bell,
the German treaty signatories today.
London, June 30-The allies repre-
sented to Holland the necessity of TAX
ing steps to crevent the departure of
the former German emperor from Hol-
land, under secretary of state for for
eign affairs. Harrnsworth, announced
in s.e house of commans this after
noon.
Brussels, June 3o.-The former Ger
man Crown Prince Frederick William,
escaped from the island of Wiringen
Spaday, according to an Amsterdam
dispatch to newspaper Soir.
Paris. Trne 30.-Irish American del
egates, here in the interest of the
Irish independence movement.
new note to Premier Clemenceau to-
day, charging the British with bonn
harding Irish towns from an airplane,
''Wantonly numbering women and chill
investigation commission
London, June 30.-Premier Lloyd
George received a rousing ovation
when he appeared in the house of COM
mons today. The premier had been
cheered by crowds on his way down
the street to the house, but a recep-
ton from his fellow members in the
house eclipsed the cheers he had re-
ceived elsewhere since his return from
Paris.
The premier announced that the
treaty signed with Germany would be
brought before the house Thursday
and he would introduce a bill to en-
able the government 10 put provisions
of the treaty into effect. AT the same
time he will take the opportunity to
discuss its terms.
Londo, June 30.-The Krupp Works
at Munich have been sold to Ameri-
cans, according to dispatches from
Munich, quoting newspapers there. 1t
is added several industrial concerns
in Bavarian capital also passed into
American hands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
EARTHQUAKE IN
ITALIAN TOWN
is DESTRUCTIVE

Rome, Italy, June 3o.-Earthquake
shocks in Tuscany Sunday caused the
deaths of 127 persons and injuries to
several thousand. according to latest
advices from Florence.
Center of the seismic movement ap-
parently was at Vicchio, town nf
about 1900 inhabitants, Is miles
northeast of Florence. Among Vic
chic victims were local doctors. The
railway station. churches and factories
at Borgo San Lorenzo, north OF Vic
chic, were destroyed. Airp,1nes have
been sent in all directions along the
mountains seeking information. 1t is
feared some regions may have been
isolated by destruction OF means Of
communication.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
ARE
KILLED IN FIGHT
WITH BOLSHEVIKS

Washington, June 3o.-Eighteen
American soldiers were killed, one Of
ficer and eight men severely wounded
and 16 slightly wounded in an engage
ment with anti -Kolchak forces near
Romanovaka on June rs. Major Gen.
eral Graves. commanding the Ameri-
can expedition in Siberia, informed the
war department today that the engage
ment followed an attack by the Boil
sheviki on railroad guards
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
Athletic Events to Start
Promptly at Nine O'Clock
a. m. and c o n t n u e
Throug Day.
PROGRAM EMBRACES
MANY FINE CONTESTS
Civilians Are to Participate
With Army and Navy in
Big Events-Eire Works
Are Received.

: The schedule for athletic events to
of July is complete. Entries have been
made and are being made by men from
the army, navy, ship yard ana civil
ians. Events are to start promptly
following program win be carried out:
List Of Events.
100 yard dash. SIS first prize. $40
second.
40 yard dash. SIS first prize. $40
second.
j mile dinghy race. ship yard VS..
navy, $25 purse.
mile cutter race. ship yard VS.
navy, $40 purse.
Power boat race. ship yard VS. navy,
$50 purse.
At 10 a. m sharp. ba': game. Army
VS. Ship Yard. winner SIS.
Lunch and s. INNING until 1: 80 y. m.
At 1880 p. m. ball game. Army vs.
Navy
wrestling. kid" Axsen. las pounds.
Ship Yard VS. Cop Schabin of Army.
$50 to winner.
Six 3-minute rounds, boxing, Army
VS. Ship Yard, $50 to winner and SIS
to loser.
Four 3-minute rounds, Army VS.
Navy. $40 to winner and $40 to loser.
100 y .rd dash. first prize SIS. second
$40.
44o yard dash, SIS first prize. SIS
secnd.
Tug-of- War Army VS. Navy. 10 men.
$40 to winning team.
Shoe race, IS to winner.
Creased pole climb, $40.
Prizes will be awarded by Major J.
l.. Hughes, Capt. F. NJ. Bennett, and
Paul l.. Stuart, president OF Pensa-
cola Ship Yard.
Best Guesser to Get Auto.
brand new automobile of popular
make will be given to the person guess
ing the lucky number at the celebra-
tion ii was announced last night. The
manner OF registering guesses will be
explained at the amy post on the
gala day and the winner will be de-
termined by Little Alice Mary Graves.
3-year-old dauc' ter of Major Lud-
wick CIR res, supply officer at Fort
Barrancas.
Plans for the big celebration are now
complete. The fireworks arrived yes
terday and are already at the fort. The
elaborate program went to press yes
terday and the committee has request
cd the Journal to thank the merchants
and others who helped to make II
success.
Persons from Pensacola who wish to
enter in any of the events at the pos.
are requested to get i'm touch with
Major Code at Fort Barrancas i'm
mediately. Captain Bennie Edmund
son is to challenge the winning boat
in the navy barge race to a race
against one of his speed boats.
Four orchestras have been engaged
for the dancing and one band will be
on hand to furnish music throughout
the day and evening. For the benefit
of those who are unable to get to
the fort early in the evening, dancing
will continue until 1890 a. m, Satur-
day morning.
The first boat Friday will leave Pen
sacola at $40 m. This will be the
army boat, Swartaout, carrying 27E
passengers. The Swartaout will make
a second trip at 1880 a.. m. and
third at 1880 p. m. The last trip to
Pensacola by the Swartaout will be
at 1880 y. m. The schedule for the
navy boats has not been announced
hut the subchasers will run at fire.
quent intervals throughout the day
and many civilian crafts will carry
passengers for a nominal sum.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
COURT GUSTS
GEO. j. GOULD AS
ADMINISTRATOR

New York, June 3o.-George J.
Gould was removed by supreme court
justice, Whitaker today as executor
and trustee of the estate of the late Jay
Gould, his father. Action was based
on a motion by Frank Jay Gould,
brother of George.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
Most ST, Louis Saloons to Close

St Louis, June 30--Althougb war
time prohibition will close most saloons
here tonight. members of the ST. Louis
Retail Liquor Dealers association to-
day announced their intention of keep
ing a few bars open in order to insti-
tute a test case in the federal courts to
determine whether federal officials
have the authority to enforce the pro-
visions of the act. Celebrations have
been planned for tonight. at cafes, no
tells and clubs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
ARMY RECRUITS
ARE WANTED FOR
SIBERIAN SERVICE

Washington, June 30.-The war de-
partment announced today that re-
cruiting offices have been instructed
to make strenuous efforts to obtain en-
listments for Siberian service, both
from new men and from among those
who have volunteered for service in
the erican Expeditionary forces, for
replace aren't of the expedition to sail
from San Francisco about July 26 for
Siberia
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
WORLDS RECORD
RELAY LOWERED
BY AMERICANS

Pershing Stadium. France, June 30
Americans again broke the worlds
record for the eight hundred meter re-
lay race in interallied games today.
cutting down yesterdays time from
one minute and thirty-three and q
fifth seconds to one minute, thirty
and four-fifths seconds. Canadians
We're second, Australia third. France
fourth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
PRE-WAR RATES
ON FIRST CLASS
MAIL EFFECTIVE

Washington, June 3o.-Pre- war rates
on first class mail, two cents for let
ters OF one ounce or less. and one cent
for postal cards, will become effec-
tive tomorrow under an amendment
TO the last revenue bill repeating the
first class mail provision of the 1917
revenue act There will be no change
in second class postal rates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
TEXTS FIRST
COTTON BALE
AUCTIONS $1,000

Houston, Texas. June 30.-One thou
sand dollars was paid for the first bale
of 1919 Texas cotton today at auction
on the Cotton Exchange here. The
bale weighed All pounds, and sold at
$21s pound
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01

Chicago. June 30.-Many saloon
keepers and proprietors Of restaurants
where liquor is sold. planned to keer
their places open tonight long after
midnight when wartime prohibition
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-01
Pending Decision in Pres
ent Litigation % per cent
Goods May Be Manufac-
tured.
SALOONS IN MOST
BIG CENTERS CLOSE
When Are Liquors Intoxi-
eating to Be Determined
By Congress Who Shall
Fix Percentage.

Washington, June 3o.-The depart
ment of justice will take no action,
pending decision in the present litiga-
ton, against persons manufacturing or
selling beer and wines containing two
and three quarters per cent or less al
coholic contents, Attorney General
Palmer announced tonight
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-25

The Edgerton Motor Co. has sold
five Moline tractors to farmers in the
vicinity of Edgerton this spring.
Oscar Christopherson, who is with
medical unit in France, arrived at
Hampton Roads, Va, on Sunday en-
route home for discharge from service.
Lee Alder is purchasing first-cIass
equipment for street paving and if
awarded the contract here will be in
shape to begin work some time in May.
The Centenary banquet at the
Methodist church was attended by up
wards of two hundred and there is
nothing but words of praise to be said
for the ladies who prepared the good
things to eat. Without those ladies
where, oh where would many a church
be? Rev. Perry Millar, who always has
interesting talks, was there and after
the meal conducted program of unus-
ual merit and interest. There were
present some of the best preacher
speakers in the state and the Centen-
airy campaign was given good start
in Edgerton. A male choir of James
vile was present and their singing fur
nished entertainment that was surely
appreciated by all present.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-25
THE VICTORY LOAN DRIVE is ON.


Edgerton's Quota Fixed at $155, 900.
The drive for the Victory Loan sale
of bonds started Monday and continues
until Saturday, May 10. Between these
dates it is expected the amount will be
easily taken. by the people of this COM
munity and an effective organization of
solicitors will see that it is done.
We have built great arch across
the world. Into it have gone the ira
ditions and the hopes of American peo-
pie; men and munitions and billions in
gold are parts of it; the blood-cemented
friendship of the civilized nations of
the world is in it, and the worlds flu
ture rests upon it.
Only the keystone of the arch re-
mains to be put in place, finishing the
task, and bind the whole together.
That keystone is the Victory Loan.
With one accord the business of
America turned from it's accustomed
channels to the winning of the war.
Billions of dollars were spent by the
government, and many bills remain un-
paid for work done and for goods de-
livered. Until these bills are paid, the
creditors will be crippled. The Victory
Loan will pay them.
1t is argued that if the Loan fails,
the money can be raised by taxes. But
taxes cannot be collected from BUSH
ness that, for lack of money, is in
active. Taxes will not solve the prob
lem.
The Allies owe us something more
than ten billions of dollars. Why not
call these loans? There is the COM
moner decency that forbids hitting
man when he is down, and the Allies
are down, financially. The war has
swept their treasures bare, and two
of them are sorely hurt. Consider
France, with her five richest depart
ments Quilted; Belgium, overrun and
ruined; England, strained to the break
ing point. They need every penny we
have loaned them for the rehabilita-
ton of their own industries. If we de-
mand payment from them now, we
should not only prevent their recon-
mencing the production that will pay
their debts, but we should make it inn
possible for them to buy from US, and
so further hobble our own trade at
time when we need it most.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-25
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

A meteor weighing 81 pounds recent
ly fell in the town of Porter. 1t Isl
compact metallic body of dark color
and considerable luster. The whole
neighborhood was lighted by its fall
that traced it to its resting place.
James Pollard and Miss Maggie
Sweeney were married at ST. Patrick 8
church in GAINESVILLE Wednesday.
The dead body of Martin Trichler
was found by the roadside opposite the
Ponferoy farm in Fulton Sunday morn
ing, apparently having been dubbed to
death. The victim had been making
his home at Mrs. Geo. Murwin's In
Fulton for some time. Following an
inquest, Charles Coats was placed
under arrest as connected with the
crime.
The new tobacco crop has received
but very little attention as yet.
Mrs. Cordelia Preston, aged mother
of the late Mrs. Daniel Stone, died IN
Fulton Thursday, aged 81 years.
Friday, April 81, 1894.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-25
High School Contests.

On Monday afternoon the preliminary
contest in oratory was held in the high
school assembly. In this contest four
speakers were determined who will ap-
pear in the contest to be held on Mon
day night of next week.
Tuesday afternoon the preliminary
contest in defamation, a contest open
only to girls, was held. Four were
picked from the number appearing.
They will appear next Monday evening
in final contest.
The winners in the boys oratorical
contest were Lowell Slagg, Willie Og-
den, Kitchell Sayre, Russell Schoen-
field. In the girls contest the winners
were Eleanor Maltpress, Genevieve
Nichols, Louise Rivenburg, Lorraine
Dickinson.
The winner in the final oratorical
contest will receive the First National
Bank medal; the winner in the Geclam-
atory contest will receive medal CIV
en- by the Tobacco Exchange bank.
Both winners will represent the Edger-
ton high school in a league contest to
be held at Stoughton on Friday night
of next week.
Later in the year will be held con-
tests in oratory for girls, in original
orations and extemporaneous speaking,
to the latter two contests both boys
and girls are eligible. A medal will be
presented to the winner in each con-
test. The medals are donated, one by
the Chamber of Commerce, one by the
Highway Trailer and one by the Ma
sonic lodge.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-25
Methodist Episcopal Church
REV. W. HooToN, PASTOR.

REV. w. HOOTON, PASTOR.
''Go We into the world and preach the
Gospel to every creature"
"The World is my Parish"
Lords Day Services
Sunday school and Bible classes 10
a. m.
Public worship II a. m. and p. m.
Epworth League p. m.
The Gospel Team of the Beloit Meth
odist church will have charge of the
Young Peoples service.
Theme for morning sermon, 'The
Law of tine Falling Rain Drops
At the evening service the pastor
will discuss ''The Southern Highlanders
of America" These remarkable peo-
pie of the same stock as Lincoln, Polk
and Farragut constitute one of our
most serious of national problems.
Strangers and friends cordially well
come.
Note the change of time in the even
ing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-25
Bounty on Crows.

Rock county will pay 10 cents per
head for crows during the months of
April, May and June. The old law
provided that they be taken to the
county clerk, but. the 1917 law, 1851,
provides that they be taken to the
chairman of the town or president of
the village in which the crows are
taken. The chairman will give an or
der on the town clerk, and the town
clerk will issue town order on the
town treasury On October Both of
each year the town treasurer will make
sworn statement to the county clerk
of the amount paid and the county will
reimburse the town.