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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
METHODIsTs PLAN
CAMPAIGN To GET
MISSIONARY FUND

Chicago. Jan 21.-The joint centen-
airy committee OF the Methodist church
for q great missionary and educational
campaign which calls for the raising
of s115.eea. eco in the next five years
Five millions OF this sum viii be re-
ouired TO restore damaged church
property and interests in Belgium.
France and Italy, II is calculated for
~ millions viii so TO home missionary
work and q like sum 70 the foreign
field. including Europe, and thirty
millions for education work The
meetings. attended by representatives
from al over the country, are expected
20 end tomorrow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
LABOR DISCUSSION
OF CANDIDATE TO
BE HELD TONIGHT

Labor men are planning to hold their
mass meeting for Thursday night al
the w O w Hall, Baylen and Ro-
mana streets. for the discussion OF
choosing a candidate who viii run IN
the April primaries for city Commits
sioner, IN spite OF the influenza situa-
ton
announcement from men who are
interested in the meeting. stated last
night that, unless they received a
special order from District Health Of
ficer Taton, that they would proceed
with business as outlined
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to take this method OF
thanking our many friends for their
deeds of kindness and words Of con-
dolence during the recent Illness and
death OF our little daughter CaIlse
Belle, and we also wish TO especially
thank the nurses and sister Of the
Pensacola Hospital for their kindness
and many efforts Of relief during her
stay there May the Lord dwell with
them. Mr. AND MRS H NJ COBB
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
ENIISTS POLICE AID
IN HOPE TO REGAIN
HIS MISSING WIFE

Y c SawveG, O. Is West Za--aEossa
street reported 10 the police last night
that his wife was missing ard en-
listed their help IN the search for the
woman She had not been seen since
O'Clock yesterday and her absence
was f7ex0iainahse 20 her husband. The
woman Is about "a years CT age
weighs Us pounds. IS Sive feet seven
inches tall and when last seen wore =
long black plush coat and big black
picture hat 70 match.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
ENSIGN SPEED is
GIVEN EUIOGY BY
BALTIMORE FOLKS

While a squadron OF naval aero
planes. circling gracefully only a few
feet above the heads OF the funeral
party. dropped garlands OF roses
around the casket, the body OF Ensign
Christopher McNair Speed. who died
Sunday evening Of pneumonia after
returning from services with the naval
air forces on the coast of Scotland
was consigned 10 rest, with full naval
honrs. yesterday afternoon at Wood
lawn Cemetery
Although brief. the Ceremony was
impressive Just the coffin. borne by
SIX commissioned associates OF Ensign
Speed, was placed above the open
grave. the aeropIanes. timing their ar
rival from the Washington Navy Yard
TO the minute. came into view over
the netghborlng ridge and. apparently
locating the funeral party at once,
began TO wheel slowly back and forth
above II.
In the meanwhile the firing squad
Of white-capped bluejackets had been
formed nearby and. at the low. sharp
commands OF their leader. formed IN
double rank beside the flag draped
fower-laden comm. Another low COM
mand. and the rifles clicked as they
were brought 10 the load" Once
more their leader spoke. and a sharp
volley reused the echoes Of beautiful
Woodlawn-Ihe sailors farweu 10
their departed comrads- Three times
the rifles spoke and then, IN unison
were brought TO the salute.
With the firing squad standing at
present arms naval uumpte-
played taps the call 10 rest At
ing low, began dropping clusters OF
Arn2rSP1Yz Pea zrr Of
falling upon the coffin itself, as the
Rev DR. J. NJ GIiIUm in1oned the
prayers OF the church. and the body
was lowered into the earth
Naval Officers as Paiibearers.
Before the ceremony at the cemetery
the rites OF the church were offered at
the home OF Ensign Speeds parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Speed. 3o12
Clifton avenue, by DR. Gilium. pastor
OF Walbrook Methodist Episcopal
Church. assisted by the Rev. Cfarencs
Wise and the Rev. Robert W WEIGH
The naval contingent formed a guard
Of honor and stood al salute as the
body of the young aviator was carried
from the house
The naval officers who acted as
paI-bearers were Lieut. Frederick 7.
Dorcon and Ensign J. c. Taylor, W.
a Hays r A. Olnas1ead, c. 8 Bent
ley ana g. t. fucker, all OF whom were
associates OF Ensign Speed and are
now stationed at Washington, except
ing Lieutenant Dorton. now stationed
at Baltimore Chief Master-a1-Ams
J. F. Grams was the non commissioned
officer in charge OF the firing party.
Besides Ensign Speeds parents, his
three brothers, Lieut. William G.
Speed. Jr- Harold Speed. recently of
the Student Army Training Corps, and
Lee Speed and his two sisters were
at his graveside. AS the funeral was
private only a few near relatives were
present besides q member OF children
who were attracted to the spot
by the aeroplanes and remained 10
stand in awe at the impressive cere-
mony-
Was a Thoroughbred Sportsman.
Mac Speed. as he was known TO
his admirers IN the athletic world,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago, Jan 21-Fresh declines
took place IN the corn market as a
result OF general selling based largely
on talk 70 further REIMBURSEMENT Of
values 10 a peace basis Opening
prices, which ranged from SIS TO 2
lie lower with February LII S-4 10
1-2s. and May 1.z5 SIS 10 1-24 Ia were
followed by an unturn to vel above
yesterdays finish
Oats paraIleled the action Of corn
Provisions dropped with corn and
hogs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
COMMISSIONERS GET
BIDS ON PLANS TO
HANDLE GARBAGE

The Bo-d Of Commissioners opened
bids yesterday for ne cay garb2g-
contract bgE 10 awards were made
Bids were offered By Joe johnson
and - " F1Izzgm to- Sl295; Nor
gan Thorson Transfer Co. $3.50; AMI
J. d Hall, $50. Bids VIII be taken
up fer further consideration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
TWO SHIPS LEAVE
TODAY FOR PORTO
RICO AND HAVANA

Two ship departures from this
harbor are scheduled for today. The
Laura a aBraes. four-mas.ed Ameri-
can schooner. has loaded e cargo OF
lumber and IS ready 10 sail for Porto
Rico The British schooner. E n
Roberts. lumber laden. VIII sail dur
ing the day for Cuba The Exmoor,
which arrived In the harbor Sunday,
began taking cargo yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool Jan e1-Cotton spot in
fair demand; prices weak Good
middline 1880: m5cdling, 1857: low
m5ddling. 1852; good ordinary 1910:
ordinary. 1457 Sales, 1000 bales, in
ending $50 American Receipts T.
600 bales. including 3.3oa American
Futures closed unsettled January
17-sS; February, 1918; March, 1879.
April, 1862
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
MARKETS
COTTON CLOSE.

New York, Jan. 21-January. 25.1o;
March, 1916; May, 22-5o; July, Piss;
October, 1892.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
NAVAL STORES
PENSACOLA

Pensacola, Fla. Jan 21-The spirit
market was duh at s. Ia with no
sales
Receipts, casts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22

Quick Cure for Group.
Watch for the first symptoms,
hoarseness and give Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy at once L is prompt
and effectuaI-adE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
JACKSONVILLE

I Jaessenxi3ie- Jan e1.-The spirit
market WIS Nd with no sales
Receipts. Casks Last
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-22
SAVANNAH

Savanna Ca Jan. 21.-The spirit
market was firm with no sales
Receipts. Casks. Last
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10
OCTOBER, 10, 1919
FOR OUR SOLDIERS

The United States Civil Ser
vice in Washington, has called
our attention to the Civil Ser
vice opportunities for ex-ser-
vice men, and has asked our
co-operation in bringing this
matter to their attention.
Thinking this may be of inter
est to you, we are publishing
the following information for
such use as you may desire to
make of it:
NEARLY ninety thousand
persons will be engaged in the
work of collecting the facts
and figures about Uncle Sans
gigantic family after January
2, 1920, as that is the date for
beginning the enumeration of
the population of the United
States. In this project nearly
eighty thousand workers will
be engaged in field work,
while a balance will comprise
the Washington office force,
where the tabulation, classifi-
cation and statistical work will
be done from the information
secured from representatives
Of the Census Bureal in the
field.
In this, as in every other
Gvernmtnt activity, Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines will be
given preference in appoint
ments. This is accomplished
by giving all service men pref
erence on the eligible list Of
'ne Civil Service register. The
majority of the appointments
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10

OF the Census Bureau are gov
erned by the Civil Service rules
and regulations and the Civil
Service Commissioner amour
ces an examination for Census
Bureau clerks on October 18th
and November 18TH"
There are about 5000 local
Boards of Examiners of the
Civil Service in as many cities
in the United States. These
Boards have a complete list of
all Civil Service positions, and
are posted up to date on all
changes.
1t is thought our soldiers
might be interested to know
that a Veteran Preference bill
has recently passed Congress.
giving preference in original
appointments in clerical and
other positions in the Execu-
tive branch of the government
IN the District of Columbia or
elsewhere to honorably dis
charged soldiers, sailors and
marines, and widows of such,
and to the wives of injured SOL
diers, sailors and marines who
themselves are not qualified,
but whose wives are qualified
to hold such positions. De-
tails Of this bill can be obtain
ed through the local board of
Examiners of the Civil Service
Commission.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10
STATEMENT FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF THE
FARMERS UNION

AS president of the State
Farmers Unoin and a former
member of the Information
Committee on Cotton Seed and
Seed Products" l feel that I
should make a public state
ment for the benefit of the
farmers of the state and the
public. commended from the
very beginning, and Mr.. Jim
G. Ferguson, Commissioner Of
Agriculture, agreed with me
that the committee could not
and would not consent to be-
ing used to bear down the pric
of cotton seed. / believe there
is some force holding down the
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10
EASIER NOW THAN LATER

1t is easier to break up a
cold or check cough now
than later. Persistent bron-
chial coughs that hang on all
winter pave the way for seri-
Gus throat and lung trouble.
L. w. Day, IS Camubell Av.,
E. Detroit, Mich, writes: GO
ley's Honey and Tar relieves
one of bronchitis very quickly
] hope never to have it again"
This reliable family medicine
for the relief of coughs, colds.
Group, hoarseness. ETC., con-
tains no opiates. Children like
it. Red Cross Drug Store. adv
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10
BARN BURNED

During a severe electrical
and rain storm Thursday
morning about two o'clock,
tightening set fire to Mr.. II.
W.. Jernigan's barn which des-
tvoved same during a down
pour of rain. One of his hogs
was killed by the tightening.
His car which was under a
shed of the barn was saved.
The loss will AMOUNT to about
$4,000 with no insurance.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10

price of cotton seed against
the law of supply and de-
mand. Acting upon this as
my premises I firmly believe
today the producer should be
getting $4,000 per ton for his
seed, and Mr.. Ferguson agrees
with me.
| believe it is wrong to figure
from the top down, and when
the producer is reached leave
him out of the consideration.
If everything above must have
big and fixed profit, I believe
the producer should have first
consideration and first profit.
I am going to contend for this
all the way through.
GEO. L. SANDS,
Pres. State Farmers Union.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10

Wilson, Angus &. Hayes will
save you money on all kinds OF
feed. See US before you buy.
For flowers for any occa-
sion see Walter w. Raney,
Undertaken and Licensed En-
balmer. He is the authorized
agent for all leading florists in
Little Rock and Memphis, and
can save you telephone eX-
penses in ordering.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1919-10-10
FARM FOR SALE

8O-acre farm, 80 acres IN
cultivation one mile east OF
Wiville, new 4-room house,
new barn, and all under fence
with cross fence. Will sell
cheap. See H. w. Jernigan.
McCrorv. Ark. adv. 9-19tf
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31
HAINES IS FIRST
in GOLF TOURNEY

A miniature tournament was on
the card at the Bannockburn Golf
Club yesterday as that clubs holi-
day attraction. Lynn Haines carry
ing away the honors by winning
both the qualifying score prize and
that offered in the first flight. NJ.
C. Woodward was runner-up to him
IN the first eight.
Summaries: Qualifying score-
lynn Haines. 80 strokes: first eight.
final round-Lynn Haines defeated
NJ. C. Woodward. Q up: second eight
final round-Lynn Haines defeated
M. c. Woodward. 2 up. onsolations
finals won by Basil M. Manley. Sec
.ond eight. final round-E. J. Doyle
defeated John 8. Harris. 1 up. Con-
solations finals won by Myron Tay-
lor. Third eight. fnal round-Carl
FELTON, defeated Fred Noise. . UP.
Consultations finals won by Fred
Behrend.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31

way OF experience by which they
might realize this gift and maintain
II. and We adture you in the name
of all the great traditions of America
to make yourselves soldiers now once
for all in this common cause. where
We need wear no uniform except the
uniform OF the heart, clothing our
selves with the principles of right
and saying to men everywhere: You
are our brothers, and we invite you
into the comradeship OF liberty and
of peace."'"
ConseePated to Dead.
= Let us 60 away hearing these un-
spoken mandates of our dead COM
rades.
IF I may speak a personal word, ]
beg you to realize the compulsion
that /. myself. feel that I am un-
der. BY the Constitution OF our great
country ] was the commander-in-
chief OF these men. advised the
Congress to declare that a state of
war existed. I sent these lads over
here to die. Shall Lean lever speak
word Of counsel which Is inconsist-
ent with the assurances ] gave them
when they came over! II is incon-
ceivable. There is something better,
il possible, that a man can give than
his life. and that Is his living spirit
to a service that Is not easy. to re-
sist counsels that are hard to resist.
to stand against purposes that are
difficult to stand against and TO say.
Here I stand. consecrated in spirit
Of the men who were once my COM
rades and who are now gone and who
left me under eternal bonds OF A.
delity."
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31
OLdfeLd Will Not Pick Winner in Race

clusions at which we had arrived
should be made as secure as the united
counsels of all the great nations that
fought against Germany could make
them. We have listened to the chal-
lenge, and that Is the proof that there
shalr never be a war like this again.
Ladies and Gentlemen: We all be-
lieye. hope, that the spirits of these
men are not buried with their bones
Their spirits live. l hope-I believe
that their spirits are pre/.nt with us
at this hour. hope that / feel the
compuision OF their presence. I hope
that realize the significance Of their
presence.
"Think of Comrades"
Think. soldiers. Of those comrades
of yours who are gone. II they were
here what would they say? They
would not remember what YOU are
talking about today. They would re-
member America which they left with
high hope and purpose. They would
remember the terrible field of battle,
They would remember what they con-
stantly recalled In times OF danger,
what they had come for and how
worthwhile 1t was to give their lives
for it. And they would say: FORGET
all the little circumstances Of the day.
Be ashamed OF the jealousies that
divide you. We command you in the
name of those who, like ourselves.
have died. to bring the counsels of
men together. and we remind YOU
what America said she was born for.
She was born. she said, to show man.
kind the way to liberty. She was
born to make this great gift a COM
mon gift.
"'She was born to show men the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31
CANOE REGATTA
A BIC SUCCESS
Wagner and Burch Prove
Stars in Washington Ca
noe Club Close Races.

What Il expected to be the biggest
locs! season In canoeing was ushered
rin yesterday afternoon when the
Washington Canoe Club, staged It's an
nuai regatta over the course from the
Three Sisters to the club house, q
short distance above Aqueduct Bridge.
Eleven events. including several
races and a spirited fitting contest
comprised the program.
Wagner, with two wins in singles.
one in club fours. and two in doubles,
was the star Of the afternoon. He also
triUmphed In the fitting contest,
though awarded the aquatic joust on
fouls. Burch was his nearest oppo-
nent for honors. The summarizes:
First. Club Fours. Onehah mile - Harm
Knight. Rutherford. Busrh and Wagner. first
Anadt. Meats. snJder and Havsns. sscond
Second. Senior Singles. double hade-knight
first; Eliason. second. and Rutherford. third.
Thind. Senior singles single blade-Wagna
hrst. and Bamman. second.
Fourth. Junior Singes-Walton. hrsti Green
ley. second. and AIlardt. third.
Firth. Senior Doubles, single blade-Wasnei
and Knight, first; rutherford and Burch. sec
Ond; BammAn and Eliason. third
Sixth. Junior Doubles-Smith and Harscn.
hrst; Snyder and Walton. sscund; Bruce and
Haven. third.
serenth, Senior Doubles. double bIade-was
ner and Knight, first: Burch and Rutherford
secnud: E3iason and Bamman, third.
Eighth. TAil-end Race-wagner. first; Ruther'
ford. second. and Burch. third
Ninth, Mixed Doubles - Mr. and MrS ].
Burch. hrst; Harry and Miss Marie Knight
second; Raymond Harseh and Miss Josephine
Hulef third
Genth, Upset Racs-wazner. ara; Bamman.
second and Burch third
Eleventh. Fitting Contest-Wagner and knight
won on foul, over Burch and Rutherford.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31
CENTRAL ON
TOP IN MEET
Coach Foley's Crack Ath-
lets Take Maryland
Interscholastic Game.

Baltimore, Nd, May 30.-The
Central High School of Washington
won the first annual track and field
meet of the Maryland Scholastic
Athletic League at Homewood to-
day by scoring 701s points. The
Baltimore Polytechnic institute was
second with SO points. thus showing
by a wide margin, just how much
better Washington athletes were
compared with the other boys in
!. the meet. Western High of Wash
J 1ington had several men entered
but they did not participate. -..-
The Central team was a WELL
balanced squad for they were fine
in both the track and field events.
II. Johnston, Central High, started
of the scoring by winning the 100
yards senior race from his team
mate. E Dasher. while Thompson
of Poly was a good third. d.
Fox of Poly accounted for the
100-yard senior and the I2O-pound
event. by getting down ahead of
Newman of City who beat Towner
of Friends.
w. Cullimore of Poly accounted
for two events. the 120-yard low
hurdles and the 120-pound pole
vault.
Humphreys. OF Tome. came from
behnd 10 win the mile race Buch-
her' OF CITY. was out in front for
the hrst half. Montgomery. of Gen.
trail. led on the third lap, and Hum
phreys caught him In the final dash
home
Central High ran one. two in the
So-yard 115-pound class. Iglehart and
NIrts beating out Shockett, of Poly
Central High also showed well in
the 2O-yard junior unlimited race
w. Kern. j. Newman and o. Ben.
son hnlshinG in the order named
The results OF eventS in which
the Washington boys features follow;
Track Events.
Ic-yard run. senior unlimited-Won
: by H Johnston: second. Dasher. of
Central High Time. 1925 seconds.
1OO-yard run. Junior unIimited-won
Nv w. Kern. o. Central High. Time,
10 rs seconds.
One mile run. senior, unlinjeed-
Won by Humphreys. Tome; second
Montgomery. Central
SO-yard dash. Junior. lis pounds
/ Won by d. II. Iglehart; second, Virts
Of Central.
22-yard run. Junior. unlimited
won by herns: second. Newman,
Central: third. D. Benson, Central,
Time % 3-5 seconds.
2eO-yard. senior. unlimited-won
by H. Johnston. Central.
sSO-yard run. senior. unlimited
Won by A. Conradis. Central, taking
first honors over Thompson and Har-
rison. of Gilman Country School.
Time. 2:0S as.
Field Events.
Pole vault. all classes-G. Jeffery
and ". w. Robertson. of Central
High. won first and second respec-
lively. Jeffery's jump was 9 feet
9 inches.
Shot put. senior. unlimited-C.
Cullen was second to J. Boone. of
Poly.
Javelin throw. senior. unlimited
c. Cullen won His throw was 126
feet.
4 Discus throw. senior. unlimited
C. Cullen. His throw was S7.3 feet.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31
DUPONT BANK
ELECTS SPAID
Junior Member of W. B
Hbbs & Co. Chosen
For President.

W. W. spaid. Junior member Of W.
B. Hibbs & Co.. has been made presi-
dent Of Dupont National Bank. This
appointment was announced yesterday
by directors OF the bank.
For many years Mr.. spaid has been
one of the confidential executives OF
w. b. Hibbs a Co. during which
time he has built place for himself
In the confidence of a wide circle Of
business associates.
Retaining his position with the Hibbs
Co.. Mr.. Spaid will devote only q por-
ton OF his time to the direction OF
the Affairs Of the Dupont National
Bank Routine matters will be cared
for as in the past few months by the
vice president and cashier.
Since the formation of the bank, sew
eral years ago. Il has had q varied
business history. Last year. shortly
after being converted into a national
depository by Ezra Gould and other
capitalists. the controlling interest was
purchased by the Hibbs Company.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-31
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

EGGs-Nearby current receipts sy,sa44; South
ern, 20
LIVE POULTRY-Roosters. Der b. y: tur.
keys per ID. 36aS: hens. Per ID. %; sprins
chickens. %; guineas. &c each
GREEN FRJIT-Apples. per bbl, sala:
boz. aT5a4: California lenots, aaIX: Csliforni.
oranges. sasA; Florida or.nzes. sar4; cr1n-
berries. Zs5 qt; grapefruit. 5a6sk
DRESSED POULTRY-Nothing comtno I'm
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. No. /, 3za3 per
sacks: beans. bas zooa30o: peppers, crate, 5oa4
eggplant, iz5 crate; cabbage new, 3ooa3 50 crate
beets. sas bunch; lettuce. Ia2 bas; pe,s 2,k.i
has; sweet potatoes. loall bbl; Florida cslry
ea7h per Gbl; celery. 5a71s per bunch; summer
squash. 25sa51l; spinach. lkazS per bbl. k.le
lSoa2 90 per bbl: Florida tomatoes sasso: ssosr..
gus. l.eoa'.0 doz; rhubarb. 3ooasoo; turnips.
l.oo basket.
LIVE STOcK-Sheep PER ID. las; calves. IN
medium. lial5: common. 10: spring lambs. 10
DRESSED PoRk-Lisht. Is; medium. 5:
heavy. q.
HAY AND 'GRAIN-No / timothy. n soa,a q
ton; No. timothy. 4cs4l 80 ton; mixed hay,
Sa430 a ton; mixed Uats s0as2: white oats.
Ssei; corn l75al-so; wheat al5a2. 80
SEEDS-Cloyer. crimson, III bu. Sailing -
Red, u; alfalfa. Is; timothy, $50 per bu. red
top grass. = per ID; blue grass, 4 per bu; orch
ard grass, 40 per bu.