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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
SPENT MONTHS
IN REBEL CAMP
Mrs. Cora Lee Sturgis of Vir-
ginia, Testifies Before Sem !.
ate Committee.
CARRANZA GIVES TROUBLE
Asserts That Under Diaz, Ma
dero and Even Huerta, Amer
leans in Mexico We're Safe.

Washington, Jan. 5-A dramatic
story Of hardship and degradation as
a prisoner in a Mexican bandit carnr
was told today by Mrs. Cora Lei
Sturgis, a Virginian, before the sem
ate committee investigating the Mex
lean situation. With tears in her eyes
she told how her old mother, worn
by long suffering and humiliation. died
of starvation after their plantation had
been looted by bandits. how she was
forced to go into the hills to cut wood,
and of long tramp from one bandit
TO another with secret message
sewed IN her shoe.
Mrs. Sturgis said Americans were
perfectly safe under Diaz and had no
trouble under BIadero or. Huerta, but
their first trouble came in 1915 when
she said Carranza sent troops and
drove sway their help causing them
to loose their crops. She charged
Carranza forces and the rebels fire.
auently worked together and both fac
tions diasenesHated a report that Car
rama apaid the American Ambassa-
dor Fletcher million dollars to up
hold the Carranza government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
VOLSTEAD ACT
Is HELD LEGAL
Supreme Court Declares PrOfi-
bition Enforcement Measure
to Be Constitutional.

Washington. Jan. 5.-The prohibit
ton enforcement act defining as in
toxicating any beverage containing
one-haIf of one per cent or more of
alcohol was declared constitutional to-
day by the supreme court in an opia-
ion which the court was divided to
A.
Proceedings brought by Jacob Rup-
pert of New York and New Orleans
and Baltimore brewers TO enJoin the
government from prohibiting the sale
2.75 per cent beer were ordered dis
missed.
Ruppert's case was brought under
the war time act. He alleged that
2.75 per cent beer was non intoxicat-
ing, but that the Volstead act by linn
ting the alcoholic content prohibited
the sale of beer manufactured under
regulations prescribed under the Lever
food control act by President Wilson.
Indictments brought against the
STANDARD Brewery at Baltimore and
the American Brewing company at
New Orleans for making 2.z5 per cent
beer before the war tune prohibitlon
enforcement act became effective were
ordered dismissed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
JELLICOE SAYS
NAVY Won VAR
Asked What Result Battle of
JutIand Had, He Hesitated
and Said SScapa Flow"

Washington, Jan. 5-Viscount Jelli-
coe of Scapa, first sea lord of the
British admiralty. who arrived here
yesterday from New York, began a
round of official visits today as the
guest of the nation. Immediately after
breakfast he called on Secretary Dan
iels at the navy department and later
iret newspaper correspondents 10
whom he expressed grateful apnrecia-
ton of the cordial reception given
him in the United States. Lord JeI-
lieo was asked what he now regarded
as the outstanding result from a naval
standpoint of the battle of Jutland.
The admiral hesitated a moment and
said "Scapa Flow
From the navy department. viscount
Jeilicoe was taken to the great naval
gun factory at the navy yard here
where he saw some of the largest naval
rifles in the world in the making He
was accompanied by Rear Admiral
Niblack. who has been designated as
his aide. and other high naval officials
After the visit Viscount Jellicoe and
the party We're entertained at luncheon
by Rear Admiral Grant, commandant
OF the yard.
In the afternoon.-the distinguished
guest visited the senate and house of
representatives and later had tea with
assistant Secretary Roosevelt and din
ner with Secretary and Mrs. Daniels
The dinner was followed by a recep-
ton
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
SOLDIER THIEF
FRENCH DEPUTY

Paris, Jan 5-An extraordinary
story of the election OF French SOL
dier to the Chamber of Deputies and
his subsequent conviction by courts
martial and sentence TO imprison-
ment for two years hos come to light
here Lieutenant Vorniers, of artillery
is the man. When the tickets We're
being prepared for the election, sol
der candidate was desired In the de-
partntent OF the Eord ard Verniers'
nartle was proposed by a national re-
publican senator who said that Yer
niers' had Sc wounds and had re-
ceived II citations for bravery.
yeTniers was thsn IN 4 hospital but
ne Was elected without appearing be-
fore his constituents. Later is was
learned that he was charged with
stealing 10000 francs from the funds
OF his regiment. He was courtmar-
tailed and sentenced to two years
imprisonment and has resigned from
the chamber Of Deputies. after having
been a member of that body for As
hours.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
ARREST MAKERS
POISON WHISKEY
Federal Officials in. New York
Believe They Have Wood
Alcohol Distributors.

New York. Jan. 5-Two arrests
which federal Officers believe will
solve the mystery as to the source
Of the wood alcohol which caused
one hundred deaths in this city, New
Jersey and New Eoeland were an
nounced today by Harold 3. Dohhs.
revenue agent. They We're Casino d.
Ambrosia a Brooklyn chauffeur who
was taken into custody Saturday ct
Kaskat, y. Y. where he is alleged
to have been in hiding, and William
WolIeF, q Brooklyn garage keeper and
printer.
Ten large drums Of alcohol are
said to have been found on Voller's
premises. d'Ambrosia is alleged 10
have carted the alcohol over to Man
haitian for shipment and TO have re-
turned to Brooklyn putting the alco-
hol in q barrels part OF which was
sent to Connecticut and Massa chu-
sets and then filling the drums with
water.
d'Ambrosia was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Hitch
cock and held II $685. bail. WoLer
was turned over to the federal au-
thorities in Brooklyn.
d'Ambrosfa confessed, according to
officials that the alcohol was remoE-
ed from the drums in the garage of
John Romanelli, a Brooklyn under
taken, who is being held on a charge
of conspiracy TO Violate the wartime
prohibition law. The drums after be-
ing filled with water, he said, were
loaded on a ship for England where
they are due January 13.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
CONCRESSSTARTSLONCC GRIND
Peace Treaty Is Still Foremost
Subject to Be Settled by
Nations Makers.
BERGER FAILS TO APPEAR
1t Is Believed House viii Again
Deny Him His Seat-Mann
Win Oppose Election

Washington, Jan. 5.-Congress met
promptly at noon today after a two
weeks recess over tie holidays. with
the treaty Of Versailles still the fore
most Of the great array OF subjects
with whic,. the national law makers
We're expected TO deal before adjourn
ment probably Just before the presi-
dentia1 election next November.
Private conferences initiated dur
ing the holidays looking 10 some sort
Of 4 compromise in the treaty fight
We're continued and renewal Of debate
on the senate floor was expected at
any time No concrete plan under
which the senate would resume form
al consideration Of the subject had
been agreed upon. however.
In the senate today the sedilion bin
Of Senator Sterling. republican of South
Dakota, had the right Of way
It had been expected the house
would be called upon ta again pass
upon the question OF seating Victor
Berger, socialist, Of Wisconsin, who
was reelected after the house had de-
clared lis seat vaeant, but Berger was
not present when the house met
Representative Mann republican az
Illinois. former republican leader al the
house. announced he would oppose any
aetion to Withhold Berger's seat.
4 an opposed TO any summary ae-
ton which, 'swOuld deny Berger his
seat" he said.
Chairman Dalliuger. os Afassachu-
setts OF the elections committee. which
recommended Berger's election as
member. OF the special session was
ready today With &. resolution which
would deny Berger his seat on tho
ground that he had been guilty OF
giving aid and comfort to tie enemy.
The resolution was drawn today aftcr
a meeting Of the steering committee.
but win be held until Bergar presents
his credentials.
4 resolution 0f ratification embody-
ing fifteen reservations to the peace
treaty was introduced by Senator
King, democrat Of Utah. who gs,7-ss isys-
tice he Would cali il up unless thN ne-
sotlati0n- f0F a compromise silbNsd
definite progress soon Tlia isscs9.t-
tlons deal in d different va VITA the
same subjects covered by the maiur,.g
reservations program and would be-
come effective only IL Accepted or
otherwise assented to- by three % the
other great powers. The obligations 6f
article ten will be assumed only when
congress acted in each specific case.
and il would be declared it understood
that Japan would return Slantdug TO
Senator King was one of tho democrats
who voted last session for ratification
with tho majority reservations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
CLEMENCEAU MAY
MARRY COUNTESS

Paris. Jan 4.-Allusion TO the "ap-
preaching n1arriag ge'', OF Premier Glenn
enceau 20 the widow of a former SEN
tor and former arnbe ssador Of France" /"
was made by Hurnanite yesterday. It
is understood this refers to gossip
--hich has been current in Paris poll
circles for some days that NJ
nenceau had married Countess
{ Aunay. widow OF Count Charles lie
Peletier d'Aunay former ambassador
to Switzerland. The marriage was said
to have taken place in England a fort
night ago An authority very close to
the premier. however. declares The
story is quite without foundation The
countess is of an American family.
Available records fail TO show Of
what American family the Countess
d'Aunay IS a member.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
POLLS open FOR
c. orc. ELECTION
Fourteen Directors Are to Be
Ballotted on by Members of
Chamber During Day.
ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT
Several Interesting Speakers
viii Talk Business at San
Carlos Auditorium.

Pensacola and professional men will
hold one of the most important cleo
tiens of the year today. when IA
directors for the chamber. OF. commerce
to serve through 1920 win be elected.
The polls win open at the chamber
of commerce rooms at 9 o'clock this
morning and will close promptly at
o'clock this afternoon. Between
those hours i is the duty of every
member Of the organization to cast a
ballot for the "A men he believes will
best represent the business sentiment
Of the community during the year.
The annual meeting VIII be held at
the San Carlos auditorium at O'Clock
A short business meeting will be
held first and at this meeting the
president viii be elected. His nomi-
nation is. made from the floor and
election is by ballot. He is Il member
of the board OF directors ex-officio.
Following the business meeting .in-
innate talks on business" viii be made
by ]. Y. Price of r. G.. Dun & Co,
G. ". Thaclzer of the c., Z. & "
railroad, III. Collier Of tho South
ern Express company and w. II.
Reynalds. formerly president Of the
Mobile Chamber Of Commerce. Re
freshments viii be served at the san
Carlos at the close of the session.
New life and pep is being injected
into the chamber Of commerce ana
during the past year the organfzat ton
has been responsible for bringing sew
eral business projects to the city. It
is the hope OF every member that 1920
may be more filled with energy and
good works than 1919 was. To start
the year right, Pres. Blocker urges
that every member attend tonights
meeting
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
DRYDOCK WILL
SOON BE DONE
Second Section Was launched
Yesterday ard Third Will Go
Over ST. Patrick's Day.

With fiars and strea mers waving in
the wind, the second section of the
his Bruce drv docix glided off the
wavs into the water at % minutes
after O'Clock YESTERDAY afternoon.
thus MARKING another epoeh in the
MAKING of a great port OF Pensacola.
Tho section went into the water in
the presence OF e erowa Of -Rensacala
people who Rad gafiisred 20 sec onc
ef the biggest srens in the history of
Pensacola as a waterway OF recent
years in spite OF he biting. cold wind
that came out OF tae northeast, with
out a single accident or mishap.
Three sections remain to be com
pleted on the big dock before it will
be ready to take the biggest gulf
ships for repairs One of these sec
tons will be comp!-tc1 ana 1auncn-
ed about February II, another sec-
tion going into the water about March
1 The other section viii go in he
fore April. c"r1pleting the dock so
that it viii De really .or work By
that date.
The frame work of the pontoons,
two main buIkheads and five inter-
mediate bulkheads of the third and
fourth sections have already been
completed, the fifth and final section
to be started as soon as possible.
Tic work of getting the dry dock
competed is far ahead of the contract
date and the officials of the ccI.lpavy
arc very optimistic regarding she ftnal
work. They ex..ect the doalz to lac
ready for shipping by April j of this
year, record in building that was
not equalled by any dry dock con-
structlon during the year. 1919.
The construction of the dock is by
the Aberthaw Construction. company.
who vii also construct accessory
buildings for tie Bruce Dry Dock com
pany Tor the quick WORK in building
the dry dock. The WORK of construct
ing the dock is under the supervisor
OF q. W. Cobo, res dent engineer of
Inc emergency fleet corporation, and
much crealt Is gwen to -dr. COBB Tor
tne woIk tnat mas been uone on the
dock.
moving pictures of the section slid
ing 4nto Lne WdIer We're niss.l. ye.5lsr-
ts.1y py AIR. Wa4ppIe. repI eseIIt-ns tne
IieeE-liSs taonstI corlloTae4ou. tn,sse
p-St14Ss VIII sa04IIy De seen IN the
81 sea news service sII over the Unlt-
eu sotesees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
PEACE PLANS ARE
MADE BY TURKS

consta ltinople, Jan. 5.-NIustapha
Reshia, Ioasha, Foreign Minister Nabi
Bey, former Turkish ambassador to
Italy. anc a member Of the committee
which has been preparing data for
submission to the peace conference
win, with Former Grand yizier Tew-
Fix Pasha form Turkeys delegation TO
make pence with the allies. Tewfik
Pasha, 4 has been announced viii head
the deleg alton which win be accom-
panied to Paris by a great number
OF experts.
Detailed schemes for meeting re-
quirements the allies are expected to
make have been worked out. These
include it is said, guarantees TO minor
tiles and The abolition OF capituiations
IN the judicial and economic matters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
TWO POSTMASTERS
ARE APPOINTED

washington. Jan. 5.--aIrs. Flefa
ATurrow. who was Che highest among
tho eligibles who passed Tie recent
examination for postmaster at Panama
City, IS to bs appointed postmaster,
succeeding Postmaster Griggan. who
resigned some weeks ago TO go into
business George =. Austin. Who was
formerly assistant postmaster. and
recently has been acting postmaster,
viii make way for Mrs. Murrow
Miss Minnie Anderson has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Pine Log. F1a..
Congressman Smithwick was informed
today succeeding I. y. Black. vho
resigned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
TAXIMEV WANT
FARE INCREASE
Commissioners Indicate Demand
VIII Be Granted-Will Let
Contract for Burners

The city commissioners yesterday
received a petition from the taxi
drivers of the city for a revision of
the present ordinance, to allow an In
crease in fares charged by the drivers
The commissioners win consider an
amended ordinance at their next meet
ing, Monday, allowing the fares to
be increased, the present 25 cent fare
to so to 50 cents and the present so
cent fare to go TO rs cents. The pres
ent charge per hour will stand as Il
is and the standing car rates viii re-
main the same.
Under provisions of the present or
dinance the taxi drivers are allowed
to charge 25 cents for each passenger
between points lying south of Gonzalez
St, between Olivia. or A-st. on the
west and 10th-ave- on the east. Under
the new ordinance. if passed, this
charge will be raised to so cents.
AT present for each passenger con-
veyed within the city limits to or
from any point outside or the above
limits a charge Of so cents may be
made. Under the proposed amended
ordinance this district charge VIII be
increased to 70 cents. :.
The rates that may be charged each
passenger TO or from outside of the
city limits viii not be changed in the
proposed amendment. Under this
zone 2 rate of fifty cents for each
mile may be charged. The charges
of cars engaged by the hour will not
be changed but, VIII remain SO per
hour. The rates of cars engaged tslt
standing and waiting viii remain the
same as at present, $3.50 for each
hour.
The rates of charges that are allowed
at present may be doubled for SER
vices rendered between the hours OF
IL p. M. and a. m, this applying TO
the zone within the city limits and in
carrying passengers on the mile rates.
The punishment attached to any
violator of the present ordinance is
set by ordinance Of the city passed in
October, 1913. This penalty applies
for refusal 10 go on a call when re-
quested to do SO, unless previously
engaged, or for overcharging the
amount allowed by ordinance, or any
taxi driver who falls or refuses to
transport any person from or TO any
point within the city limits.
The penalty for violating this ordi-
nance is a fine in the sum of $50
maximum for such offense.
The city refused the request of Nose
Penton for damages against the city
in the sum Of s615. Penton chief
OF police at the ship yard was struck
by the fire chiefs automobile. sus-
tanning painful injuries. The request
was referred to Commissioner Pou at
the last meeting to report back to
the meeting yesterday afternoon. Upon I
advice of City Attorney John 3. Jones
and other counsel, Commissioners Pou
yesterday that the city was +
not liable, but that the fire depart /
unent had right of way. and recon- /
mended that the city not reimburse /
Mr. Pcnton. This recommendation was i
by the other commissioners
Bids for the installation Of oil |
burners in the city water works were 1
opened yesterday, and Arthur But .
tersworth was given the contract This /
bid was for S4.445 for complete in
stallasIon OF pipink- burners, tank and /
slar1f5s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
AWARDS TO
BIZ IN v E0I1x1AIED

washington, Jan. 5.-The contro-
versy over naval decorations was
promptly taken UP by congress today
ana quite unexpectedly hepI esenTa-
tive Galilyau, democrat OF Maska-
chusetts, introduced a resolution re-
QCest4nS Secretary Baker TO transmit
information or the awarding OF dis
tingulshed service medals in Yle
army. The joint Investigation of the
senate and house committee into
naval awards is expected TO start
during -ze week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
DOWN WITH KING
CRY IN SOFIA

Geneva, Jan. 5.-More than hun
dred were killed and wounded in an
ar.ti-dynastic demonstrations in Sofia,
according to Belgrade advices pub
Iished here Large crowds attempted
- rush the palace. shouting. Long
live the republic. down with the king.
Troops opened fire and the crowd re-
Piled with revolvers and stones. Dis
ssatisfa csion over the terms OF the
treaty arc said 10 be the cause.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
WOMEN TO SHARE
WITH REPUBLICANS
Plans Are Mapped Out at Con-
ference of Women Repubi-
cans From II States.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-Republican women
from fourteen states Of Sie middle
west were comforting today on plans
and issues of the 1920 campaign. They
demanded equal rep tesentation with
men on the national commit ee and
urged fair representation of women
as delegates from each state" at BE
national convention. Chairman Hayes,
in a speech later, said the republican
pa4tv offers women everything we
offer men" and many took this as
endorsement of their claims.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
babe" RUTH is
SOLD TO YANKS
Home Rim King Is Bought by
Rupert of New York
Americans

New York Jan. 5.-Rres. Rupnert Of
khe New York Americans tonight an
TPunced he had purchased 'Babe"
Ruth from the Boston Americans. He
refused to state the price. Rupert
said Manager Ruggins was in Los An
geles now negotiating with Ruth who
recently was reported as saying he
would not play ball for less than
twenty thollsand annually His three
year contract with Boston. made lass
gear calls Tor ten thousand annually
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
COL. HOUSE GOES
ON A VACATION

New York, Jan. 5--colonel T. n.
House, who has virtually recovered
from the illness he was suffering when
he returned from Paris after the
peace conference, leaves for his home
in Austin, Texas, during the latter
mart of the week. It was announced
today there is no political significance
in his trip. He simply wanted 20 at
tend TO some long delayed personal
business and get rest and quiet
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
LOWDEN STATES
VIEWS ON LEAGUE
Not Fully Satisfied With Terms
But Believes Ratification
- Is Best.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-While the league
or nations even as modified BY re
servations adopted does not take the
form which I believe it should. namely,
shat it should be judicial rather than
political, I think i the part OF wis
dom to ratify it with such reserva-
tions as adopted by the senate Gov
ernor Lowden. presidential candidate,
said today. replying TO Senator Borah's
request that he state his position
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
COLD TOO MUCH
FOR WIFE SLAYER

Dublin. Georgia, Jan. AFTER hiding
in swamps near here since Tuesday
night when he is alleged to have shot
and killed his wife, Matt Edwards. Sc.
snrrend.-ed to hunger and cold today.
came --zE and gave himself up. His
feet ~. rost bitten.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
CAMP UPTON MAY
DETAIN RADICALS

Washington. Jan. g. Secretary
Baker announced today he had iri-
srructed General Bullard. command
ing lie department Of the east. TO
provide detention camp for the de-
partment OF Justice 10 Place radicals
detailed for deportation Il Is under
stood i viii be Camp Upon because
OF its proximit.- 70 New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
FIGHT FOR BEER
TO BE RENEWED
Justice Department Announces
That Prosecutions viii
Be Pushed.

New York. Jan. 5-Another fight for
2.75 per cert beer VIII be made after
the Is amendment Is effective. accord
ing to Emory r. Bucl1ner. counsel for
Jacob Rupert against whom the
supreme court decided today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06

washington. Jan. 5-The depart
ment Of justice announced today tP
as result Of the decision uphoH
prohibition enforcement. Z wouX
gin prosecution Of all who So
OF 275 per ceue or moro.
tcbcr 3s when the act paSw
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-01-06
RADICAL CLEANUP CONTINUES
New Raids Starting Last Night,
Indicate Governments War
Will BE to Finish.
LONG FIGHT IS EXPECTED
Reds Have Strong Legal Back
ing and Strong stSlrsh Fund
to Delay Deportations-

New York. Jan. 5.-Raids on radi-
cas- which Chief FIynn announced are
part Of another nation wide sweep
were resumed here tonight.
Department Of justice officials said
the campaign TO rid the country Of
raoicals promises to be long drawn
out fight as the radicals are backed
by strong legal talent and have a
'slIsh fund" to finance opposition
through habeas corpus and every
other legal method.
Anthony Caminetti. commissioner
genera OF immigra ton, today asked
the house appropriations committee
for funds to permit him to expand
his forces to hurry up deportations.
The first proceedings to release radi-
Gals from Ellis island started today
with habeas corpus writs applied for.
Gregory Weinstein. chief OF staff
for Ludwig G. A. K Martens. self
styled ambassador to the United
States Of the Russian soviet was
arrested on a deportation warrant
today BY agerts Of the department
or Justice. Weinstein, according to
depa rtment of justice officials is the
most influential Russian communist,
next to Martens. in America
Weinstein was taken into custody at
the russian soviet embassy where he
was head Of the diplomatic depart
ment. An exile from Siberia. he ar
rived here with Leon Trot2ky a few
years ago and is his close personal
friend.