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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
FIVE BOYS IN
GOTHAM HOLD
UP MESSENGER

New York., March S-Five boys,
ranging in age from Is to 20, are un-
der arrest today charged with as
sault and robbery followin gthe dar-
ing hold up yesterday in the finan-
cia1 district of Milton Strohm, a brok-
er's messenger of Liberty Bonds and
other securities valued at $4,000.
The boys three of whom were brought
here and all messengersr for broker
age houses. the police say were as
sociated in the robbery. Strohm was
struck on the head and his bag con-
tanning the Liberty Bonds and Sc
curities seized. He was SO severely
injured that he had to be taken to
the hospital.
Information given to the police by
Storhm led to the arrest asst night of
Gustave Mignone. 20 and his brother,
Anthony. IS. at their home in the
flatbush section of Brooklyn. An
other brother Theodore 16 was ar
rested early today. Later the police
arrested Edward Andreas. 20 and Les
ter Ostetag. Il. According to the
to the actual holdup of Strohm,
which it was sad, the boys planned
three weeks ago.
After the arrest of the youths the
police found the bag containing the
in a subway station, and the
$49, 900 worth of Liberty Bonds were
found undexs the floor of a paint shop
owned by Edward Andreas' father.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
NEW YORK BOAT
OWNERS REFUSE
UNION TERMS

New York, March \s.-The New York
Boat Owners Association operatin 9
so per cent of the harbor craft, will
not yield to the demand of the unions,
Joseph H. Moran, one of it's influential
members, declared today
We are now in the midst of what
is known as government by capitula-
ton" said Moran, declaring that the
president had led the great surren-"
der by acceptance of the Adamson
law establishing the eight hour day
on the railroads and that former Di-
rector General McAdoo had followed
with an order adding "a cool billion
dollars" to the operating expenses Of
the country's transportation lineA
TT is to be regretted" Moran con-
tinued, that the purse of the private
boat owners is not sufficiently long to
enable them to join in the great up
lift"
Fifteen hundred members of the
port and terminal workers union, one
Of the seven organizations in the Ma
rine Workers aff11iation, have refused
to go back to work under the terms
of settlement made with the railroad
administration.
Their refusal is based, officers of the
union said. on the ground that the
They declared they will not man the
railroad boats until the entire strike
was settled.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
STATELAB0R
TO GATHER IN
TALLAHASSEE
Federation of Labor to Hold
State Meeting in Florida Capt.
tai beginning April IL.

Tallahassee. March S.-(SpeciaD-
The State Federation of Labor meets
in Tallahassee April 11-13, 1919. Col
J. III. Mackey is president Of this or
ganization, with a string of Yice-presi-
dents scattered over the entire state.
At it's meeting Thursday night, the
Tallahassee typographical Union elec-
ted Col. T. J. Appleyard as it's repre-
sentative to this important labor gath
ering, and T. E. Andrews was elected
alternate. This is a fitting testimonial
to Col. Appleyard who has the inter-
est of the working man at heart. He
gave two boys to the army, one OF
whom died in the service. That he will
as he always does, take a prominent
part in the deliberations OF the state
body goes without saying.
Col. T. J. ppIeyard. w. H. Chancey
and T. E. Andrews have been named
as the local committee on arrange
ments for the meeting. and will an
nounce the full program within a few
days 1t is understood that among
other plans for the entertainment of
the delegates, an automobile ride
about the historical capital will be in
order
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
ELLIOTT sues
COMPANY
ON LABOR WAGE
Member of kettler-ElliOtt Firm
to Bring Suit Against Ship
Plant Is Announcement.
DISMISSAL OF MEN
POINT OF DISPUTE
WOrkmen Who Were Discharged
Meet to Formulate Plan to Re-
cover Missing Wages.

w. ID. Elliott, of the Kettler- Elliott
Construction Company. OF Chicago,
will be the plaintiff in a suit, which
will be brought tomorrow against the
Pensacola Shipbuilding Co., in the
court of record.
The suit is for the recovery of SAL
aries OF 10 men. whom, it is claimed,
We're dismissed from the plant without
notice. The kettler- Elliott Company
is member of the corporation of the
local shipbuilding company and it's
president, A. c. Kettler, was until re-
ceSsly head of the ship plant.
Four suits for structural iron work.
ers. high priced men who were paid
9S cents an hour, have also been filed
against the company. The men claim
that transportation back home, which
was agreed upon when they came
south, was refused them and they
were dismissed without notice. Eighty
eight men of the structural iron de-
partment who insist that transporta-
tion was due them, met yesterday to
plan the course OF action which they
should take.
Philip Beall is attorney for Mr.. Ell
liott and for the men who were en-
ployed at the plant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
CHILEAN COMES
TO ESTABLISH
TRADEPR0CRAM
EledorO YaneZ, Former Prime
Minister of Chile, Comes to
America to Better Trade.

Santiago, Chile, March S.-Eleodoro
Yanez, former minister of the interior
who will leave soon for the United
States and Europe on a special mis-
sion, declared today the object of his
trip is to renew political, financial and
commercial relations between Chile
and other nations. Asked If he would
visit Germany, he answered that his
mission did not include any other
countries than those of the entente
and the United States.
e. Gilbert, French minister to Chile
stated today he had asked his govern
ment to extend facilities for Senior
Yanez' mission. which he said he be-
lieved would result I'm great benefit
to both France and Chile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
ROBINS Tells
OFPROPOSALS
MADE RUSS
Red Cross Leader Brought Pro-
pOsal of Russian Leaders for
Russ Trade Concessions.
SAYS HE COULD
NOT SEE WILSON
Was Unable to Present PrOpO-
sition to President-Warns
of Hun Activities There.

Washington, March S.-David r.
Francis, ambassador to Russia, told
the senate committee investigating on
lawless propaganda. to day .hat Ray
mond Robins, former American Red
Cross commissioner to Russia. had
upon his return to the United States.
vik government.
The proposal, Mr.. Francis said. he
understood offered certain concessions
to the American government similar
to those granted Germany in the
Brest -Litovsk treaty. AS far as he
knows, the witness, Mr.. Robins, was
never given an opportunity to present
the proposal to the president.
Mr.. Francis warned that should the
bolshevists be permitted to remain in
power. all Russia would be exploited
by the Germans. Within 10 years un-
der such conditions. Germany would
be victor OF war in that she would
be stronger in every way than in 1914.
A thorough understanding of the
Russian menace convinced him, Mr..
Francis said, that with the bolshevists
in power in Russia, peace not only in
Europe, but throughout the entire
world, was an utter impossibility.
Revolt Surprise.
Beginning with his arrival at Petro-
grad when there was no whisper OF
the coming over throw OF the Car,
Mr.. Francis explained that his mis-
sion primarily was to negotiate a new
commercial treaty to replace the one
abrogated because of Russia's attitude
toward travelling American citizens Of
Jewish birth. He told how the for
eign minister informed him that no
treaties would be negotiated until
Russia's relations with the allies were
further defined and how shortly there
afsggp<ssss-<Dsmc19zl c19zla1p-uR-R-ereafy.- be-
tween Japan and Russia was an
nounced. The explanation to the
American ambassador was that only
treaties had been referred:
to in the conversation with him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
RED CROSS TO
BECOME WORLD
Wide SOCIETY
DIR. Living Farrand New Chair.
man of American Red Cross
Outlines Plan of Work.

New York, March S.-Plans of the
organization of the International Red
Cross led by the American Red Cross
in a great pastime campaign to pre-
vent disease, relieve suffering and
make the world what war was fought
for. better place to live" was out
lined by DIR. Living Farrand, newly
appointed chairman of the central
committee of the American Red Cross
at conference of the Atlantic chap
ter delegates here today. About fif-
teen hundred delegates were present
Immediately after his address Dr.
Farrand sailed for France to prepare
for the international conference Of the
Red Cross society which will meet in
Geneva thirty days after the signing
Of peace. The international organiza-
ton will be proposed at this session.
He warned the Red Cross workers
that they would be called on for con-
tinued service for long time after
peace was declared and announced
that the national wide appeal for
funds to carry on the organizations
work will be made soon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
MAY RETAIN
DRAFTED MEN
in new ARMY
Two Hundred Thousand Drafted
and Guardsmen to Stay
in Service.

Washington, March S.-Retention
within the army of 100000 men OBJ
tanned originally through drafts and
by transfer from the national guard.
is planned by the war department in
building UP temporary military es-
tablishment, Chief of Staff March an
nounced today. He said the army
would not under any circumstances
be reduced below 509.000 men until
some law is passed fixing the perma
nent forces. The maximum war
strength of a permanent army under
eisting legislation is around 29S,000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
GOVERNOR TO
name HOLDER
OF CLERKSHIP
Belief Prevalent Among Politi-
clans That McMillan's Sue
cessOr Will Be Named Soon.

That Governor Cats will appoint n
successor to fill out the unexpiredE
term of A. M. Mcmillan, former clerk
Of the court of record whose sudden
death occurred Friday night, during
the early part of the week is the gen.
eral belief in court .and political cir
cles.
The regular March term of the court
of record will be convened by Judge
c. Moreno Jones Monday morning and
under the usual order of things the
criminal docket would be sounded and
cases set on the calendar. On Tuesday
the civil docket would be called and
cases set. Then on Wednesday the
trial of jury cases would be taken up.
Jurors for the term are drawn for
Wednesday and If the Office will have
been filled by appointment made by
the governor by that day, there will
be no change in the usual program OF
the court. Judge Jones stated yester-
day, adding however, that the sound
ing Of the dockets and the setting OF
cases with the Office OF clerk vacant.
must be concurred in by members of,
the bar having cases. In case objec-
tions are made to this procedure the
court, will be convened Monday morn
ing and Immediately adjourned until
Office is filled.
The docket is an unusually heavy
one and more than Usual interest CEN
ters in the term because Of the sensa-
tional nature of cases involving the
character and reputation of prominent
citizens. Senator John p. Stokes is
charged with assault and battery by
the solicitor Of the court, II. J. Mackey.
Percy Hayes. newspa perman. is
charged with criminal libel and the
use of abusive language. w. L. john
son. justice of the peace. is charged
with criminal libel and immortality and
about 75 cases for gambling, some Of
sensational character, are on the
docket.
Applicants Busy.
In view of the status of the court
and the apparent demand for early
action by the governor, a number OF
applications for the Office are UNDER
stood to have gone in yesterday and
last night.
Among the number being most
prominently spoken OF for the place
yesterday We're: J. L. Mayo. chief
Office deputy to Sheriff Van Pelt. Mr.. &.
Mayo has held this position for four
years, having gone in under the ad-
NJ ministration of Sheriff Cary Ellis.
w. P. Rice, former schoolmate OF s
the governor and a staunch advocate
of his candidacy in the last campaign,
is known to be an applicant for the
office.
Cuyler Mcmillan, son Of the de-
ceased clerk. now chief field deputy
in the u. s. marshaTs Office, is an 1
applicant for the place and it is un- :
derstood that his appointment is be-
ing urged by number of his friends.
]. A. Kirkpatrick. now registration
officer and Jos. A. Hicks former city
tax collector and who is understood to
have been a supporter of the present D
governor. Both OF these are spoken !
of as possible candidates for the once. !
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
WILSON sure
OF SUCCESS IN
LEACUEPLANS
Impressions Gathered Aboard
George Washington That Pres
ident Is Optimistic.
BELIEVES CRITICS
ARE UNIMPORTANT
Feels That Changes Which May
Have to Be Made in League
Plans Are Immaterial.

Aboard George Washington. March
s.-The impression gathered by those
who come into contact with President
Wilson is that opposition to the league
Of nations has not caused him to de-
eide that any radical changes are nec-
essary. 1t is recognized that changes
in phraseology and minor particulars
are possible, but it is understood the
president is not looking for any funda-
mental alterations.
President Wilson today received
wireless dispatches from Paris on the
progress being made at the peace con-
ference. The president. however, Is
deferring unit; next week considera-
tion of problems to be taken up in con-
nection with his return to Paris.
The voyage continues to be un-
eventfuL The sea was smooth today
and the air was balmy, but the skies
were overcast. The president today
sent a wireless message of sympathy
to Mrs. Benjamin Nicou of Montgom-
cry, Ala. daughter of the late Hilary
A. Herbert. former secretary Of the
navy The president said: THE
country has lost a servant who illus
trated in the whole spirit of his SER
vice very high order of patriotism
as well as great ability"
Washington, March 8.-President
Wilson probably will be able to meet
In Paris early in April with Secre-
taries Daniels and Baker. Vice Admir-
al Sims, commander Of the overseas
naval forces, and General Pershfng,
commander of the American expedi-
tionary forces. While so far as known
no plans have been made for such un-
precedented meeting, officials today
pointed out in connection with the an
nouncement that Secretary Daniels
would sail for Europe next week and
that Secretary Baker expects to visit
France soon after April I. that such
conference could be held.
Secretary Daniels and number Of
naval experts will leave New York a
week from today on the transport
Leviathan. The purpose of the naval
secretary's visit abroad is primarily to
confer with allied naval officials as
to the best type of capital warships
to be built and to choose from the con-
hicting opinions of American officers
a definite policy to submit to congress.
Secretary Baker will make his third
trip abroad for the purpose CT closing
up the affairs of the American expedi-
tionary forces.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
LOSSES
nARMY GIVEN
BY GEN MARCH
Casualties Sustained by Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces Now
Total 24O,197.

Washington. March S.-Battle casu-
alties of the American army in France
as shown by revised divisional records
announced today by General March.
totalled 240,197. These include killed
in action. wounded, missing in action,
and prisoners. There probably will be
some slight further revision as final
reports are received.
The second regular division showed
the greatest losses in the revised list,
with 24,429. The first division came
next with 23,973. The 2Sth. (New Jer-
sey, Delaware. District of Columbia,
Virginia and Maryland) led national
guard and national army divisions, he-
ing fourth in the list with 14,417. The
32nd. (Michiean and wisconsin, was
fifth with 14.2Ss.
In the new list the 42nd. division
(Rainbow) reported a total of battle
casualties of 12,252, the nth New
York Metropolitan National Army
9.423: the 26th. New EngIand) s,e55:
the 9th. CNew York; 7,94O: the 3oth
Tennessee, North Carolina, South
Carolina) 6.923.
The battle casualty figures now an
nounced include in the totals wounded
which were not included in the tables
of major casualties recently made
PUBIC Dy the war department.
The list of divisional totals follows:
second fregular> 24.42s: first fregular)
23.974: third (regular) 1886: 2sth.
Pennsylvania) 14.417: 32nd. (Mich-
igan. wisconsin, 14.2sS: 4th fregular)
12.94s; 42nd. (Rainbow) 12.252; Goth.
Texas. Oklahoma) e,710: nth. Met
ropolitan. New York; 9.423: 26th New
England) S,e55: Send. Georgia. Ala
bama, Tennessee) $500; 5th (regular)
$3.50: 18th. (western New York, New
Jersey, Delaware) S.133: 27th New
York; 7.a40: 33rd. Illinois) 1890:
?5th. missouri. Kansas) 7745: sath.
(Kansas. Missouri. South Dakota, Ne
braska. Colorado. New Mexico Ari-
zona> 7.043: 30th. Tennessee. North
Carolina. South CaroIina) 6so3: 2ath.
New Jersey. Delaware Virginia.
Mary1a7d. District Of CoIunbia) 5.a72;
a1st. ALASKA Washington. Oregon.
California, Idaho, Nevada Montana.
wyoming. Utah) 5.saa: so-h. fvir-
einia. West Virginia. West PennsvI-
van'a> s1s3: 37th. fOhio) 4.3oa: 10th.
fPennsvlvania. Eastern NaryIand
District of Columbia, se2s: as.h.
Texas. Oklahoma, 23e7: eth freeu-
1ar) 1.54s: a2nd. NEGRO national
ARMY ] 39e: s1st. G~orth Carolina
South Carolina. Florida Porto Pfco,
7 -ns2: 9Th. freeuIar) 2s5: ssth North
Dakota Minnesota, Iowa, West IIli-
nois) 63
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
WOMAN INJURED WHEN
AUTOS CRASH; TRUCK AND
AUTO COLLIDE At DEPOT

fox and Garden street last night at
$3.50 O'Clock a Mrs. Pace sustained an
injury to her arm, not believed to be
serious. She was struck by a car
driven by III. e. Tropwell. who was ar
rested by Officer Tarrants and charged
with reckless and careless driving.
Mrs Pace was carried to a nearby
drug store for medical attention.
At 1880 o'clock near the L. & n.
passenger depot l.. A. Stranahan's
automobile was rammed by an auto
did not stop and his name was not
truck and damaged. The truck driver
learned by the police.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
Neaus In Brief
From An Over
The U,1jueres

London, Friday. March III. A. L.
ably will be appointed British am
bassador to Washington. according to
the Nation.
London. March 8.-A great number
of Spartacans were taken prisoners in
the fighting in the center of Berlin
Friday and will be sentenced to death.
according to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen.
Washington, March s.-Demobiliza-
ton reports made public today by
General March showed 1,361.52s off,
GERS and men discharged to date. while
the number ordered released had
reached 1,613,5O0.
Washington, March 8-Uniforms re-
sembling those Of regular navy sailors
but having distinctive insignia have
been designed by the shipping board
for the young apprentices now in
training.
Berlin, Friday, March THE gen.
eral strike in Berlin will be called off
tonight The labor federation at a
meeting early this evening recon-
mended that the workmen return to
work Saturday.
Washington, March s.-Advices to
the state department today from Ha-
vana say the strike sixation in Cuba
which has paralyized industries in Ha-
vana and tied up transportation in
half the island is improving.
Washington. March S.-Acting Sec
retary of State Polk with the Spanish
ambassador and the minister of the
Netherlands signed today five year ex-
tensions of the general arbitration
treaties between the United States
and Spain and Holland.
New York. March S.-The steamer
Lake Hemlock. inward bound from
Cristobal, foundered the schooner Sal
isbury from Para lying at anchor off
quarantine early today and carried
away the schooner's bowsprit, jibboom
and headgear.
The steamers board rail was smash
ed but she was otherwise undamaged.
Washington. March S.-American
troops actually participating in en-
gagements against the enemy num-
bered 1.3a0.0o0 men. General March
announced the figures today showing
that 100000 comprised divisional
troops and divisional replacements:
100000 corps and army corps and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
SECRETARY LANE GOES
ON LAND SEEKERS TOUR
OF BOTH CARoLLNAS

Washington. March S.-Secretary
Lane left today for trip through
North and South Carolina to inspect
tracts of land which might be avail
able for reclamation under his plan for
providing farms for discharged sailors
and soldiers. Mr.. Lane is working on
his program with confidence that IL
will be authorized soon after the mex.
congress meets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

Melbourne, March 8.-The minister
Of customs of the commonwealth of
Australia has issued a proclamation
prohibiting the importation into the
commonwealth OF all goods other than
those of British origin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

Washington, March S.-Demobiliza-
tion reports made public today by
General March showed 1861, ,52S off,
GERS and men discharged to date. while
the number ordered released had
reached 1,613,500.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09
THE WEATHER

FOR FLORiDA: Fair In northwest.
Showers and thunderstorms In peninsuiar
Sunday; cooler Monday; fair fresh south
shifting to west winds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

Washington, March 8-Uniforms re-
sembling those Of regular navy sailors
but having distinctive insignia have
been designed by the shipping board
for the young apprentices now in
training.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

London, Friday. March III. A. l..
Fisher, minister Of education, prob
ably will be appointed British am
bassador to Washington. according to
the Nation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

q THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Prints more want adds than any other
paper Of like circulation in the world
Journal Want Adds Bring Results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

London. March "a great number
of Spartacans were taken prisoners in
the fighting in the center of Berlin
Friday and will be sentenced to death.
to an Exchange Telegraph.
dispatch from Copenhagen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-09

Berlin, Friday, March THE gen.
eral strike in Berlin will be called of
tonight. The labor federation at a
meeting early this evening recon-
mended that the workmen return to
work Saturday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-09-11
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS
CURRENT COMMENT.

A GOOD many boys and girls are
going TO be under the temptation
to stay out Of high school this year.
even though they might perfectly well
go, because Of the high wages they
can earn. The pressure will be strong
TO keep at work and not fool away
time" in high school. For the aver
age boy or girl such course would
be a mistake. 1t would be taking
the short sighted view. Direct proof
Of this lies in the history Of the gov
ernment's efforts to obtain officers.
Experience showed that comparative
~ few boys with only common school
education were able to win commits
sions. Occasionally an exceptional
boy succeeded. But in general II took
Mt least high school training to en-
able the boy to qualify. Success in
the army Is won by much the same
qualities that win it in civil life. II
= certain training il called for TO
make men leaders in the army, it
stands TO reason that the training will
help hoy's chances to leadership in
The business world.