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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
CENTENNIAL AT
PENSACOLA to-
Be CONSIDERED
Mayor Names Committee of
100 Business Men to In
augurate Plan for Holding
Big Show.

Pensacola wiz probably hold a s5.-
600. 900 centepniN celebration in COM
memoration OF the Tooth anniversary
of the purchase of Florida from Spain.
The matter will be put up to 100
pfomihent business men who were yes
terday appointed by the board of city
commissioners as committee TO plan
for the centennial. meeting will
be called in the-near future and the
matter definitely decided.
The United States government, the
state of Florida and the several coun-
ties within the state will be asked for
an appropriation If the centennial plan
carries and the city of Pensacola will
issue bonds.
The centennial committee is COM
posed of j. F. Dusenbury, Judge c.
Moreno Jones, w. H. Northup. j. s.
Reese r. w. Goodhart, E. r. Malone.
John P. Stokes. Morris Bear, Frank
welles, DR.. Louis de NJ. Blocker, ]. A.
Avant, James A. White, e. o. Salt
marsh, o. ]. Semmes. c. Thiesen. w. s.
Rosasco, 1. H. Aiken, c. II. Turner.
B. s. Hancock, Charles Hervey,
Thomas w. Brent, James NJ. Muldon.
Alex. Friedman, R. f. Mitchell, F. B.
Carter, w W. Watson. j. A. Merritt,
IL
Andrews. Dr. Mallory Kennedy, A. c.
Blount H. s. kidding, A. NJ. Avery
Max Klein, l.. V. Halsberry. F'elo Nc
Allister, W. H. Watson. S. T. Nc
Adams. P L. RoIlo. DR.. w. c. Dew
berry, c. A Born. DIR. H. L. Simpson,
C. F. Geek. Dudley Saunders w. H
Shackelford, NJ. j. Elkan, Charles Per-
ry. p *. Yonge. w. L. Frazier, +. y.
Bingham, Ed Forcheimer, J. G. Green,
J. D. Anderson, w. J. Forbes, j. A
Jones, John B. Jones, G. H. Robinson.
J. H Smithwick. R. G.. Carter, L. @.
Cosby e w. Speed, A. s. Butterworth,
j. L. Sweeney. James Schofield, ]. E.
TAYLOR J. c. Van Pelt, ]. H. Sheriff.,
w. II. Knowles, y. c. Mcmillan, Sid
ney Bell, William Faux, T. L Cant,
Major Hughes, Capt Bennett, DIR.
F. G. Renshaw, George P. Wentwortn,
Fred Gilmore, Paul Stewart, w. A
D'Alamberte, DIR. William Alderman.
the Rev. John H Brown, Ed Reilly,
Eugene Roch, ]. E. Baars, J. R. Nc
Lane, Ralph Bushnell, Oscar E.
Maura, j. d. Hendrix, George W.
Howe, Ernest Peterson, George EN-
manuel, J. P. Harrell. Dave Harrison,
]. III. Bayless, w. V. McNeir. w. A.
Ray, Francis c. Wilson. Manuel Filiar,
Dr. J. Whiting Hargis, James Mac
Gibbon, Judge W. b. Sheppard ]. 3.
Perkins
Percy s. Hayes and yelma Maura
were appointed a press committee
Preparations for the centennial were
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
PRES. WILSON
KNEW OF PLAN
TO TRY KAISER

Paris. July THE question of the
trial of Former Emperor William was
on the program for discussion by the
council of three for several days
while President Wilson was still ir
Paris, Reuters Paris bureau declares
today in an article regarding state
ments by the members of the American
peace mission and Premier Lloyd
Georges statement on the subject in
the house of commans had come as
surprise to them. The bureau, which
says its information comes from au-
thoritative conference circles sslds
however. that because of more urgent
business coming up discussion of the
question by the council was proposed
Nevertheless the agency declares, il
is known President Wilson had ex-
pressed himself strongly as to the
place for the holding of the trial and
it asserts there IS every reason to be-
lieve he was fully cognizant of the de-
cision to try the ex-emperor in Lon
con.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08

FUNDS WORRIES
CITY SOLONS
G Communication From Comp
troller to Commissioners
Divulges Overdraft and
Embarrassment.

Financial difficulties in the depart
cola were brought TO light yesterday
when Comptroller j. o. Walker noti-
fled the board of commissioners that
because this branch of the municipal
government had far exceeded it's ap-
preparation, he would no longer issue
checks for street funds, except fof
lighting purposes. Even then Mr.. Walk
er said in communication addressed
to Finance Commissioner Sanders.
such checks will have to be held in
suspension until the situation changes"
Mr. Walker declares that the total
allotment to the street department
under the budget was s107,102 for IL
months, but that in the months
just passed s113.772, or $3.50 more
than il should have cost to run the
street department for an entire year.
had been spent and more than S40,370
than was appropriated for months.
In spite of the fact. Mr.. Walker
claims, that it had been previously
agreed that nothing but a severe and
wholesale cut of street expenses could
meet the situation, when both the
comptroller and the former comptrol-
Ter William Eggart, called attention
to excessive overdrafts made upon
that fund over and above it's budget al
lotment, small cuts only were made
and the excessive expenditures were
allowed to go on. Only several emer-
gency loans. he further states. made
the street department from the fire
and police fund, kept the department
running at all. Powerlessness to make
further loans is given as the cause for
the firm stand which the comptroller
has taken in regard to finances.
The communication caused a storm
of protest at the city hall. Commis- :
sioner Pou and City Clerk Heinberg
declared that the entire appropriation
for streets was a bare s66,520, as
against Mr.. Walkers figures of s1o7.-
1e2 and that the announcement must
have come through an error in book
keeping.
Any excess expenditures in his de-
partment, according to Street Commits
sioner Hinrichs, are due to the rapid
industrial growth of the city and the
efforts to meet changing conditions.
More street work has been done by
one. he claims
A wholesale cut in the street working
and other forces was made two months
ago when % men were dropped from
the payro1is. Seven men from the
police force and one from the city
fire department were also cut out in
order to allow for additional funds
necessary for street purposes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
REPORTS that Macy
Yard Would Close are
Absolutely Untounded

That there has been absolutely warrantabe basis
circulated recently the effect that at the
local naval air station would be and that
the yard would be closed clearly the fol-
lowing letter to The Journal from Senator Duncan U.
Fletcher. He says:
with reference to the report that the work
would be discontinued at the Pensacola and Key
West navy yards, the secretary of the navy
presses surprise that any should suppose that
the work would be discontinued at these yards and
states that it win go usual.
VERY truly yours,
DUNCAN u. FLETCHER"
The foregoing letter should doubtless will set at
frequent that tendency toward
unstabeness at the local yard quarters The
surance given rumors have been without
foundation will be generally appreciated loyal PEN
sacoans we'll hundreds of employed at the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
WIRECONTROL
BOARD ASKED
TO ARBlTRATE
Association of Employees of
Southern Bell and Cum
berland Systems to be
Formed.

Washington, July 7-Postmaster
General Burleson today invited en-
ployes and managers of Pacific coast
telephone companies to submit differ
ences. which have resulted in a strike,
to the wire control board for arbitra-
tion.
Atlanta, July 7.-Formation of the
Association of Telephone Employees
through which it was announced en-
ployes in all departments of the South
ern Bell and Cumberland companies in
eleven southeastern and southern
states will bargain collectively with
the companies on wages adm working
conditions will be started here tomor-
row. Forty-eight delegates to repre-
sent sixteen thousand employees of the
two companies which are under one
management, have been selected by
ballot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
PUBLISHERS ARE
IN SESSION IN
ASHEVILLE, N. C..

Asheville. y. c.. July with it's
membership more than doubled within
the past year. and with a largely in
creased representation. the seventeenth
annual session Of the Southern News
paper Publishers association convened
iere this morning for a three days
session.
The morning session was largely
taken up with routine matters, such
as the registration of delegates. cleo
tion OF a large number of new MEM
bers, welcome addresses, responses. etc.
large number of speakers, includ-
ing both newspaper men and others
are on the program, which includes
wide variety of subjects of interest
10 the craft and all indications point
20 successful session of the publish
ers. Sessions will be held each morn
ing and afternoon until Wednesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
BEST
ARE BIG GUNNERS
SAYS MAJ. KINDS

New York. July MAJOR General
Ernest Kinds, chief of artillery. of the
American Expeditionary Forces, re-
turned today on the transport Giuseppe
Verdi. which brought hundred and
forty-one officers and more than four
thousand troops from Marseilles. Cen
eral Kinds said the American soldiers
are the best artillerymen in the world
II takes a high standard of intelligence
TO operate big guns and American boys
have this better than any other ma
tionality'' he said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
NEWS IN BRIEF
FROM ALL OVER
THU UNIVERSE

Wimbledon. July 7.-G. L. Patterson
won the mems singles in tennis cham
pionship here in the international
tournament by defeating Norman
Brooks. of Australia, six three, seven
five, six-two.
Nashville, Tenn, July flames
Free, age 7 years. inmate of the
Protestant Orphans home. was burned
to death Sunday when his clothes
caught fire from a cigarette which he
was smoking.
Copenhagen, July 7.-Several persons
were killed and large nurAber wouDd-
ed in disturbances Sunday at Nattow-
itz Upper Silesia, according to ad-
vices from Beuthen. Germans and
Poles took pars in the disorders.
Charleston. S. c.. July with a
bottle of champagne. Miss Marie Till
man. grand daughter of the late Unit
ed States Senator Tillman this after
noon at 5:31 christened the torpedo
boat destroyer Tillman as it went down
the ways at the navy yard.
San Francisco. July THE Cali
fornia Brewers Protective association
applied today in United States district
court 70 ran injunction against Direc-
tor Hines who is seeking to prevent
and three fourths per cent alcohol con-
tent and under.
Berne. July Oscar Bider noted
Swiss aviator was killed today in
fall from a height of 5000 feet near
Zurich Bider who was the chief pilot
of the Swiss army was performing
acrobatic stunts preparatory to pub
lie exhibition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
SOLONS
MEET TODAY IN
ADJOURNED TERM

Montgomery, July THE adjourned
session of the Alabama Legislature will
begin tomorrow. The governors mes
sage will be the first business. 1t will
recommend the adoption of income tax
bill and redistricting of the states
courts. The suffrage constitutional
amendment is expected to be among
the first matters coming u0.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
is
LOSING MILLIONS
ON RAILROADS

Washington. July decrease in
freight business continues an impor-
tant factor in causing deficit in the
operation of railroads. Director Hines
said today. estimating the deficit for
class one roads, those having at least
a million dollars annual income. as
$4,000. 900 in May Loss to the gov
erument in five months this year has
been more than 1912 900 900 for the
large roads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08

Paris (Havas) July THE revised
Austrian peace treaty probably will
not be delivered to the Austrian dele
cation before the end of the week.
Washington, July 7-Entrance of
Argentina into the League of Nations
without reservations has been approved
by the Argentine senate, the state de-
partment was Informed today in dis
patches quoting Buenos Aires news
papers of Saturday. Approval was
unanimous.
Rome, July 7.-An anarchist plot to
attack the central part of Rome by
means of hand grenades and other ex-
plosives has been exposed by the ar
rest of sixteen conspirators four hours
before the time fixed for execution OF
the plans.
At about the same time thirty anar-
chists motored to Port Pratalata, four
miles from Rome and tried to induce
the garrison to join in the attack OF
Rome market places. The soldiers
fired on the anarchists and seized sew
eral. The others fled. The city re-
mains tranquil.
Berlin. July 7.-An intensified state
Of seize was proclaimed in Paderborn
and Oeynhausen, Wesphalia. following
riots over high cost of food.
Rome, July 7.-New clashes between
the French and Italians at Fiume are
reported in advices from that city.
Casualties so far reported number six
killed and twenty injured.
Washington. July 7.-Officers of the
Finnish army have been promised five
thousand marks each to desert to Boil
sheviki forces, according to the dis
patches quoting Swedish press reports,
received today by the state department.
Washington, July Under instruc-
rens to make complete report of con-
ditions in Omsk. Roland Morris. United
States ambassador to Japan, was ex-
pected by the state department to sail
today from Toxic on an extensive tour
OF Siberia. He will be Joined in Vladi-
vsrtok by Major General Graves. COM
mander of the American Siberian
forces. Recognition of the Kolchak
government at Omsk will depend upon
recommendations of Morris, il was
learned.
London. July THE body of Cap
tain Fryatt executed in 1916 by the
Germans for attempting to ram a sub
marine, were brought TO Dover today
aboard a British destroyer. The casket
will be taken tomorrow to London.
where national memorial services will
De held at St. Paurs cathedral
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
President Wilson VIII
Arrive in New York
Early This Mornin9

New York, July President Wilson will arrive in New
York between 80 and o'clock according to
latest radio advices from the George Washington The
president will head automobile procession Carnegie
hall will deliver brief address then take
a special train for Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08

Aboard Steamship George Washington, July THE
presidents be delivered to congress Thursday
shortly after completed and will take about twenty
1t contains 5000 devoted peace
treaty, protocols and work of peace conference.
1t is understood that conference subjects dealt
with broad general lines without taking the large
tons of the treaty detail This probably will later
when the foreign relations committees of examine
the details The weather continues hot and humid the
the sky cloudy The president arranged talk
this afternoon wireless telephone with officials at Wash
ington establishing the first of such communication with
the capital
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08
Former Chief of German
Staff Offers to Place Him
self Fully at Disposal of
Allies.
ARGENTINE WANTS
TO ENTER LEAGUE
Grenade Attack on Heart of
Rome by Anarchists is
Frustrated - French and
Italians Clash at Fiurne.

Copenhagen, July Marshal
Won Hindenburg, former chief
of the German staff, has writ
ten Marshal Foch appealing for
his support of efforts to prevent
extradition of the former Ger
man emperor. Won Hindenburg
offered to place himself fully and
absolutely at the disposal of the
allies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08

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CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-08

Paris (Havas) July THE revised
Austrian peace treaty probably will
not be delivered to the Austrian dele
CATION before the end of the week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-03-21
Wages and Profits
Are Not Identical

Wasington-If a business man re-
duces his profits that is no reason why
wages should be reduced, said A. F.
of l.. Secretary Frank Morrison in
answer to a statement by the United
States federal reserve board that "all
classes must share in the results of
readjustment, including wages and
price matters, soon to be expected" ."
"The board seems to accept the eco
nomic error" said Secretary Morri-
son, "that the price of a commodity
and the price of labor power are
Identical A business man never re-
duces his profits to the point where
his living standards will be affected.
Some of his luxuries may be affected
and some of his watered stock may
be made dividendless, but he main
tains his living standard and that of
his family.
"Where wages are reduced, how
ever, living standards of the workers
are immediately affected and the
home suffers.
"The board says that if price ana
wage readjustments will be equitably
carried out, its effect will not tend to
favor any particular class or group in
the community
"The working man will ask if his
living standards are to be endangered.
Will the same theory apply to the en-
ployer, or is it intended to have the
latter merely dispense with some OF
his wartime profits?
"There is nothing equitable about
such an arrangement. It's theory is
unsound and in practice it is impos-
sible."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-03-21

The United States is primarily an
industrial nation. While its chief
source of wealth is agriculture, the
majority of its people derive their
living through industry. The great
cities of the country are built upon
manufacture and commerce. When
the factories close and commerce is
stagnant the cities soon show a
pinched face. The easy carefree
swing Of the people passing to and
fro disappears, and in its stead the
parade ambles in slouchy lines, un-
kempt, ambitionless, apparently with
out purpose. Dogged responses re-
place cheerful greetings; sullen 81
lence chides merry laughter.
The sunlight Of nature cannot pene-
trate the gloom. Mems souls are
heavy with the burdens OF life. Plans
for the future are thrust aside. Sell
fshness clutches at the heart.
The attitude Of mind changes. Men
think of themselves and of their own
small interests. Confidence is lost.
Industry has received a severe blow.
1t has cliffs to scale to reach its
normal level.
Against this attitude of mind,
against this poison in the blood Of in
dustry the United States department
of labor raises it's voice and bades
men to look forward, upward, beyond
the scope Of their own vision.
The world is passing through the
greatest economic change in its his
tory. And in this change the workers
of the world have already advanced to
a new position. They have taken a
place in the constitution Of the League
of Nations. Their interests and their
aims have been recognized by the
countries of the world.
Never before in the life Of this re-
public have so many agencies been
put to work to relieve labor, to tide
over the rough passages of the world
wide economic distractions that have
arisen from the war.
The United States department OF
labor has established employment
agencies everywhere to unite the job
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-03-21
TIE BROAD INDUSTRIAL VIEW

and the job hunter; it has applied its
energies to urging the governors Of
all the states, the mayors Of all the
cities, and all public spirited organi-
zations in the country to resume the
public work that was stopped by the
war; it has, after careful scientific
surveys Of industry, selected building
as the basis for restoring the country
to its normal pursuits.
The department from it's investiga-
tions and it's understanding Of condi-
tions, knows that confidence now is
the basis of industry. Busy industry
brings happiness to the people.
This country is the richest in the
world. It's influence is universal It's
industrial advantages we're never sc
good, for never before has it had the
chance Of entering the markets Of the
world through the gateway of sentl-
ment. It's ideals and its purposes in
the great war command the gratitude
Of civilization, and the writing OF
those ideals and purposes in the con-
stitution of the League of Nations
places it at the head of world affairs
political and industrial.
Viewed in its broad aspect, America
today occupies the highest points OF
human progress. The world, and all
the interests of the world, look to hel
for guidance
! Americans shall rise with then
country. They shall burst through
the primitive shell of their past
vision and look out upon the vast
forces that call upon them to release
their tremendous industrial powers.
But hope must supplant misgivings
Confidence must take the place OF
doubt.
Americans must know their own in
dustrial capacity as the world knows
it, and knowing, live up to it.
! The broad industrial view, sup
ported by the logic of her position
discloses American industry leading
the world, her ships weighted witt
cargo for every land, her people
prosperous and her way to progress
cleared by the force of her national
character.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-03-21
EVIL OF CHILD LABOR NOT RE-
MOVED IN U. S.

Washington-The children's bureau
of the United States department OF
labor warns the public that the new
child labor bill passed by the last con-
gress does not eradicate this evil. 1t
is shown that there are approximately
100000 working children between
the ages of 10 and 16 in this country
and that considerably under 100000
of these children are in occupations
coming within the scope of the federal
child labor law The remaining thou
sands of working children will have
only such protection as is afforded by
the widely varying laws of the states
in which they live.
"While the law is undoubtedly a
step in the right direction" says the
bureau, "even after it is in force
young children will be able to work
at some time, in some occupations, in
practically every state in the union,
and in many states boys and girls
will be permitted to work long hours"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-03-21
PrOfit-Shdring Plan
Based on Deception

Chicago.-There is as much decep-
tion in the publicity campaign Of
proft-sharing plans for workers in
big industrial plants as there was in
German propaganda" says the Union
Leader, official paper of the organized
street car employees of this city.
"The press bureaus of bolsheviki
employers are grinding this bunk out
by the yard and the daily papers are
feeding it to the gullible to swallow -
says the Union Leader, which shows
that these profit-sharing schemes are
installed by anti-union employers, and
that it is necessary for workers to
remain in service from five to 10 yrs.
before they can secure profits that
range from $75 to $3.50 a year.
"How does this increase compare
with the wage increases secured
through the trades unions?' is asked.
"The latest effort of the Chicago
street car men, through their union,
brought an increase Of 9 cents an
hour. On basis of 300 working days
a year, which is very conservative for
street car men, this wage increase
amounts to $270 annually for each
employe. And the increase was gen
eral and not to favored few, and
the employees maintained their indie
pendence. 1t was but one movement,
the employees retaining their organl-
zation to move again when it becomes
necessary.
"So-called proft-sharing, to use u
stereotyped expression, is a delusion
and snare. 1t does not share profits
with the employees. 1t keeps the work
ers divided and prevents them from
forcing more equal share of the rev.
enue from the business through the
power of organization.
at is little wonder that the power
of the daily newspapers is waning
when they devote space to the boost
ing of methods to rob the workers and
keep them helpless, at the mercy OF
the autocrats of industry.
"The people are thinking. They arc
no longer carried away by dishonest
news stories and editorial hogwash.
Some day, not far distant, they will
center their fire on the subsidized
press, and when that day comes our
commercialized journalists will find
the world about as small and desolate
as it now appears to the kaiser"