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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
SODERLIND OUT
FOR COMMISSION
MEMBER OF COUNTY BOARD
FROM DISTRICT TWO is cANDI-
DATE FOR REELECTION ON
GOOD ROADS PLATFORM.

In announcing my candidacy for re-
election to the office of County Com
missioner from District No. 2, 1 wish
to state first and foremost / am in
favor of continuing the work of build
ing permanent bridges and roads in
Escambia county. I have in the past,
as my record shows, favored, and the
County Commissioners now have in
process of construction the concrete
bridges across Bayou Texar, Pine Bar
rem Creek, Eleven Mile Creek, Bayou
Marcus Creek and Jackson's Creek.
will say that the building of the Bayou
Chico concrete lift bridge and the
steel bridge across Escambia river at
Molino was a beginning Of the pro-
gram of permanent bridges, which /
have consistently supported during my
term of office. I favored and sup
ported the building of the concrete
road between Bayou Chico and Bayou
Grande.
favor permanent concrete roads or
roads built of some permanent ma
terial on the main highways of Is
Gambia county. I favor bond issue
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
BOY HELD CONNECTED
WITH FAST AUTO

Ed Donahue. a young white boy, was
arrested yesterday by officer Bartee
and held for investigation. The boy is
suspected of being connected with the
fast moving automobile that was re-
ported missing from VIII Goldstucker
colored undertaken, and which created
much excitement Sunday night.
The autoist led the police department
a lively chase for about an hour be-
fore he was cornered by Motor Cycle
officer Bartee and left the car. Officer
Bartee fired at the fleeing autoist
causing him to jump from the car. II
was brought to the station and later
turned over to the negro owner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
THIS LITTLE WOMAN
GAINED NINE POUNDS
Says. She Is More Grateful to
Tanlac Than Words Can Ex-
press for 1t Brought Her
Health and Happiness.

81 am more grateful to Tanlac than
words can express for it has given me
health and happiness after twelve long
years of suffering" was the state
ment made the other day by Mrs.
Divine Peltier, No. &c East Allen
Street, Winooski VT.
Il bad been troubled so long with
nervousness and sleeplessness that my
housework was a drudgery and 1 got
little pleasure out of life. My appe-
tite let me entirely and at times /
could hardly bear the sight Of food and
what little did eat caused me severe
suffering afterward. Gas would form
on my stomach so badly that it affected
my heart and 1 thought I had heart
trouble
AZ was so nervous I would jump
at the least unexpected noise and
would drop everything / had in my
hands. / got so weak and faint at
times that I would have to catch hold
of something to keep from falling over.
My sleep was broken and restless and
was losing weight rapidly. 1 had lit
tie strength or energy and, as I had
tried all kinds of medicines without
relief. / had become very much dis
couraged over my condition.
MY husband had been taking Tan
lac and when 1 saw what wonderful
results he was getting L decided to try
it myself and now think as much of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
ROTARY MEETS
WITH FILLER
WILL BE GUESTS OF METHODIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKER AT
GADSDEN STREET CHURCH.

The Rotary club will be the guests
of John Tiller this afternoon and the
meeting will be held at the Gadsden
street Methodist church in the Sun
day school room. The meeting will
be held at 1 o'clock. The announce
ment follows:
What do you know about this
We've got an invitation out ror lunch,
and we've accepted with thanks!
Rotarian "Nabe" Tiller is the guilty
host, and he has invited all the Pen
sacoIa Rotes to be his guests Tuesday,
March %, 1920. 1 p. m, at Gadsden
street Methodist church, corner Cad
sden street and Ninth avenue.
"Nabe'' says he's going to dish out
hospitality in the good old fashioned
Methodist style, and he'll be terribly
disappointed if a single brother is
missing-no "back-sliding" will be
countenanced this go round.
Then you know the Touring Squad
will be back from Tampa and will
give an account of their wanderings in
South Florida.
j. l.. HENDRICK, Sec.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
COURT HAS BUSY
DAY ON PLEAS

The court of record was busy yes
terday hearing pleas of guilty, the
judge giving fines out to all defendants.
Mrs. r. Marks and Mrs. A. c. Buford.
who gave Texas as home, were fined
SO and costs each and sixty days sus-
pended sentence, the latter conditioned
that they leave the city. -
Christopher Randleston was fined
$40 and costs or 45 days.
Hattie Odom and Catheran Smith,
negroes. were each fined $40 and costs
or as days.
Hayes Carter was fined SO and
costs or 60 days. All defendants paid
the fine assessed and were released.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
Endorsed by Union Men.

We, Pensacola Local Lodge No. 279,
Journeymen Tailors of America .recog-
MIXING the great need for men in public
office who viii recognize the rights of
the working classes, and the principles
of Union labor, who stands for justice
and right between man and man, and
the advancement and good of all: and,
Whereas, member of this organiZa-
ton, Gus A. Soderlind. has shown by
his public acts and work as County Com
missioner from District No. ?, of Escam-
bia County, Florida, that he has the in
terest of the working man at heart not
only the working men but the interest of
the whole people; and
Whereas, his work for the past three
years, as a member of the Board OF
County Commissioners of Escambia
county Florida, has been one for public
improvements. building roads and bridges
for the county, and upbuilding the
county's interest in all departments.
Therefore be il resolved by this local
No 27s, of Pensacola Journeymen TaiIors
of America, that we do endorse the acts
and work OF the said Gus A Soderlind
in all that he has done for the upbuild-
ing OF Escambia county, and her interest
as a public official.
ON motion, the foregoing resolution was
unanimously adopted at our regular
meeting, March l, 1920.
L. STOCK.
Secretary.
L. MATT KEENAN,,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
President.
Mr.. soderIInd,s Reply.

Mr.. SoderIIndys Reply.
Pensacola, Fla,
March g. 1920.
The Journeymen Tailor's Union of Amer
lea, Local Lodge No. 279, Pensacola.
Fla.
My dear brothers.:
/ have received your resolution indors-
ing my work and efforts as County Com
missioner for District No. 2, Escambia
county, Florida.
1 certainly, with all my heart, thank
you for this kind expression of your con-
fidence in me and approval of my work
have always recognized the rights, and
tried to live up to the principles as taught
by our union, trying to advance the in
terest of the men who toll in all lines
of trade, at the same time 1 have en-
deavored to the extent of my ability, to
work for the interest of the whole people
Again thanking you, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
GUS A. SODERLIND.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23

of the County to carry this program
successfully through. 1t is the only
way and the economical way that this
work of building permanent roads can
be accomplished. The State Road De-
partment and the United States gov
@rnment will go Escambia county 90
20 but we have got to bond our county
and put the money up before we can
get the state and federal aid.
In order that the people of Escam-
bia county may be shown and con-
WINGED of what benefit a permanent
road would be on the main highway
from Pensacola to F'lomaton,{ 1 favor
building the road one-half mile on each
side of Pine Barren Bridge on the
main road of concrete or some other
permanent material. I believe this
will help to show the people and Sc
cure their cooperation for the issue
of bonds for permanent road building.
invite the attention of the voters of
Escambia county to my record as
County Commissioner from District
No. 2. My policy and work has always
been for constructive and permanent
work in every department of public
works of the county. My district
covers precincts fourteen, fifteen,
thirty-two and thirty-four.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23

Tanlac as he does because it has
helped me the same way.
MY appetite has come back and
everything agrees with me perfectly.
am taking on weight rapidly and
have already gained nine pounds; in
fact, feel perfectly well in every way.
Tanlac has done wonders for me and
am only too happy to tell others
about it,"
Tanlac is sold in Pensacola by the
Crystal Pharmacy-Adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23

Hot foot bath Dry feet carefully. Rub thor
oughly with Eucapine Salve. Towel till dry
Then of to bed with happy heart for you
poor, sore feet will be better In the morning
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
Takes Cold Easily

Il take cold easily and during the
winter always keep bottle Of Cham
berIain's Cough Remedy in the house.
1t is the best medicine for coughs and
colds l ever used" writes Mrs. s. E.
Kinnan, Roseville, Ohio When you
have cough or cold give this remedy
la trial. You are ceI tain to be pleased
with the relief which it Affords
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
Ills NJ Women

Many women suffer miserably from
constipation, causing headache, ner-
vousness and sallow complexion. They
will find that Chamberlain's Tablets in
variably bring relief. These tablets are
easy to take and pleasant in effect.
They only cost a quarter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-23
He COULDN'T sTRAIeHTEN UP.

James Carman, Mayfield, writes:
NV back used to hurt me at times and
1 could not get straight for hal fan
hour. I took Foley Kidney Pills and
have not had the trouble since. I can
not say enough for them and their
great work" Foley Kidney Pills help
the kidneys do their work in riding
the system of the poisonous waste
matter that causes so many aches and
pain. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
BALTIMORE CRITICISM I
DRIVES BENTLEY HOME
Former Washington Player Jumps
Orioles When Scribe Bawls
Him Ont

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1O-Jack Bent
ley, frst baseman of the Baltimore
Baseball Club, has retired from the
game Bentley's action, which cams
as q surprise to other members of
the team, followed a most unjust
criticism by a local newspaper writer
of a play which the Oriole first base
man made during the game with To
ronto on Sunday.
In the third inning. after O'Rourke
singled. Kauff hit sharply to Bent
ley. who turned and threw to Boley
in an effort to double up the runner
going to second. 1t was the logical
play Of the situation and would have
succeeded with ease had not the ball
come in contact with O'Rourke's head
while en- route and rolled into center
deld.
.. The loss, of Bentley, comes as .
severe blow to the Orioles, as he was
one of the most reliable men on the
team. A good oclean-iiving player and
a willing worker at all times. he was
the idol of Baltimore fans. His pitch
ing and batting. too. had figured
prominently in many of the Dunmen'.
victories and he was one of the lead
ing hitters of the international
League. ..
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
0WINCS MANAGER HURLS
ANOTHER LARGE HOLLER
Says Knicks and Dreadnaughts Have
Passed His Team Up in
Playing Games.

I'VE have been endeavoring for a
long time to get In touch with the
Knicks and Dreadnaughts, but for
some unknown reason they both have
avoided making arrangements for a
game with u.s." writes c. c. Buckler.
manager Of Owings, Md, baseball
players.
what Is the trouble with the
Knicks and the Dreadnaughts? Ow-
fngs is desirous of meeting them.
Games with the Rex and Clarendon
mines have been arranged. Why is
It that the two frst mentioned teams
will not give Owings a game?
"Owings has a record of winning
sixteen and losing but one. Certainly
this Is worthy OF the notice of the
Knicks and Dreadnaughts.
1T 10 suggested that the Knicks sit
up and take notice OF the fact that
a game can easily be arranged with
tho Owtngs team by communicating
with c. c. Buckler, Owings, Nd,
either by mail or phone. Give Us a
chance
IL Is now up to the Knicks and
Dire eadn augfrts.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
AMERICAN PROS ON
EDGE FOR TOURNEY
Critics Declare Home-Bred
Players Are Down Too Fine
Before T0day'S Start.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 10.-Despite
practice rounds of 80, 20, and II in
the last two days, golf critics are
predicting today, at the start of the
national open championship tourna-
ment on the Inverness course, that
American players are too keen. Those
who have seen the United States
stars who are out to down Harry
Vardon and Edward Ray, the British
ers in quest OF the championship, sa =
the homebred players are and have
been on edge too long.
Scores of 70 and II and under par
figures argue for so and 81 in actual
play strating today, and it would not
surprise a majority to find the cream
OF American professionals bowling to
the prowess of the eminent Britishers.
!! There are two hundred and forty
golfers listed for play today. This
includes Hagen, present titleholder;
Barnes, Hutchinson, Hoffner, Gil
Nichols, Alex Smith, Freddy Mcleod,
and the host of prominent and skillful
professionals.
Chick Evans, John Anderson, Bob
by Jones, and n. T. Armour are the
main hope OF the amateur contingent.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
SAYS "BUGS
Baer:
Babe Ruth Is Using Bat
Slower Than StatisSi-
clans Are Using the
Shovel

The bleacher bugs like home
runs. You don't have to make EN-
take II. They Castoria for IT
When il comes to home runs there
amt no forcible feeding about It
The bugs eat up a four-sacker.
bones and all.
At one time the scientific bird
seed Taper had the works to him
self. The bugs used to crawl out
to the. national pastime clinic to
pipe Willie Keller case en- through
where they weren't. Long before
the foul strike rule we remember
holIer1ng ourselves curly when
Roy Thomas would slice sixteen or
seventeen deliberate fouls into left
field. Roy could spank 'em every
way but fair. But he sure was
one educated foul mechanician.
Cobb is a scientific batter. He's
using his science this summer and
conserving the batting for the Pa
cific Coast Winter League. But at
no time was the cream puff
swinger as popular as the boy who
stands up there and knocks that
baseball into a rich, creamy lather.
The bugs don't care for height.
All they want is distance. II
height counted as poker chips,
Monte Cross would have been the
greatest bird who ever tried to pull
his baseball trouser< on over his
head. Monte could pop them high
er than the prices on a Ritz menu.
plus the head walters tip.
That's what makes Ruth so pop
ularish. He bounces 'em right out
of the high rent districts into the
economical suburbs. II looks like
he is going to hang up home
marathon record that will last
longer than a wire hairbrush in a
bald headed mans vanity case.
Folks thought he had busted the
record when he tore off twenty
nine home run bopps.
Then some horn-rimmed scientist
dug up a guy named Perry Werden,
who had stung forty-five In the old
days when Clark Griffith was trying
to make n slow ball do a fast balls
work. Although 1t is a minor league
record. Ruth Is stepping out after
Il. Napoleon was the same way. III
they told Nap that there was a bird
in Egypt, Germany or Russia who
had eczema Nappy would take his
army UP there and convince the
challenger that he didn't know
nothing about skin diseases at all.
Probably. when the Babe knits
forty-six socks they will dig up a
yazoo on the Nile who played In the
Ramcses Federal League and once
slapped ffty-sevcn cobblstones into
the Sahara with a stone Ak for a
bat. Ruth will beat that record.
too. But ~ they insist on digging
up the mummies, the statisticians
should use shovels for adding ma
chimes.
New Workers ain't worried about
the average of Nero's fiddle. All
they are thinking about is what
Ruth does here.
Proving that there amt no place
like home.
And there Amt no paste like a
homer.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
SIXTH. PLACE NOW
YAWNS FOR GR|FFS
Jose Acosta Faces Faber Today,
Following Yesterdays
Double Defeat.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-Clark Grifnth's
washingtonians, instead of battling
for a grip on the first division, are
today struggling to keep out OF sixth
place. II the Red Sox triumph over
the Browns at st. Louis today, and
RED" Faber upset the Grinmen. the
latter will slide back another peg
toward the wrong end OF the league.
Against Faber Manager Griffith will
use Jose Acosta, the smallest pitcher
in the majors.
The cola pse Of the Grinmen Is one
Of the features of July in the Ameri-
can League. From a possible con-
tender in five weeks the Griffs have
become nonentitics, fighting day after
day to keep from getting into the
backwash. Now, with september
coming fast. Washington faces total
extinction as a baseball proposition.
Jim Shaw lost to Eddie Cicotte. to
., in the frst OF yesterdays double
header. Shaw held the Sox to fve
ATS, three going to Weaver. but Ci'
cotte gave the Griffs only four.
Harry Courtney allowed but six
hits in the second clash, the Grihs
collecting eight off Williams, but the
visiting team lost, 5 to 4.
Three more games remain to be
played here before Washington heads
home, with an exhibition coming at
Akron on Friday.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
ca May Meet Tonight Close Dea
C|COTTE PREVENTS
BABES LONG HITS
White Sox Veteran Finger Tells
How He Turns Down Bat
tering Bambino.

Eddie cicotte, the Chicago White
Sox spitball pitcher. IL among the
Few American moundsmen who have
worked regularly this year and have
not. as yet. had Babe Ruth get a
homer from their delivery. In an
Interview in Chicago. Eddie gave the
following as his plan OF action
against the famous slugger:
81 would rather see Babe Ruth get
a homer on my delivery than any
other player in the big league" he
said. He Is a good friend OF mine
and think he 10 the greatest
slusger of all time. But he has
never made home run on me yet.
and i am asked to tell how IT Is that
this has happened.
There, is no particular way to
pitch 10 Babe Ruth. He has no hit
ting weakness that have ever
noticed. The only thing. as ! see IL.
is to give him balls that he can't
knock out of the park. mean this.
"A fast ball can be elevated easily.
SO can a curve ball But a low
splitter, which has a downward break.
is hard to get for a long clout. If
a batter gets under 1t II goes straight
up in the air.
II he hits IL square it's a ground
ball nine times out OF ten. s
And the tenth time it is a ny with
a whirl to 1t that viii bring II down
within reach OF the fielders.
But a wise pitcher facing Ruth
win never feed him spitters without
\ break mix them up. l give him
q fast one to show him that i have
IL. but never groove it. Usually
keep IL about face high
When / use my slow ball on him
I keep IL inSide and low. Then. when
the count Is close, / use the splitter
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
TILDEN FAILS TO SHOW
FOR NEWPORT TOURNEY
Worlds Titleholder in Singles Needs
Rest as Play Opens Up
at Casino.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 10.--With
William T. Tilden, I'd, worlds cham
pion singles player, resting in Phila-
delphia after failing to show DIP for
the play at the historic Casino, the
first round of the challenge cup
singles and doubles went off without
mishap or upset Play in the second
round singles and doubles is under
way today. ,..-
Willis Davis, Hugh Kelfeher, c. M.
Bull, IT. r. Pell, Nat Niles, Roland
Roberts, Howard Voshel, Peck Grif-
fin. and Harold Godsall were returned
winners in first round play.
The doubles, started late yesterday,
went on first today. Davis and Rob-
erts, picked by many as favorites, dis
played the best form.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10

while in the remaining events the
Scandinavian has made excellent
showings.
Thorpe threw the tavelin 1873 ms.
but Nilsson's record Is SLIT ms. In
deed. most Scandinavians are wonders
with the javelin, this being one of
their own peculiar sports. Thorpe
took 4:40 to cover the 1900 meters,
but the Swede recently did II In 4:3S.
In the pole vault Nilsson has cleared
3.45 ms. to 3.25 ms. for Thorpe. There
you have the three records bettered
by Sweden's entry for the Antwerp
games.
At Stockholm Thorpe covered the
100 meters in IL 2-6 seconds. Nilsson's
best time Is but 2-5 seconds slower.
Thorpe covered 1.sS ms. in the high
Jump. Nilsson has leaped 1.S5 ms.
In the remaining events Nilsson
doesn't look SO well in comparison
with Thorpe's work at Stockholm. In
the broad jump Thorpe covered SIT
ms. to $50 ms. for Nilsson; in the
shot-put. 1875 ms. to 1l.H ms, and in
the discus 81 ms. to 1856 ms. Thorpe
Travelled 400 meters in So ,-5 seconds
against 55 3-5 seconds for Nilsson.
He did the 110-meter hurdles in Is 3-5
seconds to Is LIS seconds for the
Swede.
NORWAY IS STRONG.
In addition to Sweden, Norway Is
expected to make strong showing
in the 1920 Olympiad. Bakkedahl has
done the 100-meters IN II 1-5. Stene-
son has done 200 meters in % 2-5,
Mangseth the 400 meters in 81 As,
and Rasmuten the 800 meters in
4 m 13 2-5s.
Loevland's mark in the 11o-meter
hurdles is is 3-5s. Astad has COW
cred 6.74m. in the broad jump. Fou-
ger has $40 for the pole vault. and
Eohm 1.T9 for the high jump. Bakke's
mark of 1920 meters in the hop.
step. and jump is good enough for
most critics. o..
Nurmi, at the last Finnish cham
pionships. covered 5000 meters in IS
minutes 5-10 seconds. while When
did 400 meters in so seconds nat. and
Lethenen cleared 7.02 meters in the
broad jump.
At the last Olympiad E. Lemming.
Of Sweden. won the javelin event
with throw of 6O.64 meters.
Johansson recently won the Finnish
title with 62.52, and looks to be a
winner at Antwerp.
MAY WIN DISCUS, TOO.
Finland may win the discus. too,
for A. r. Tarpale. winner Of the
Stockholm contest. recently flung 1t
1910 meters, or about $50 feet. 1t is
doubtful II any American entrant can
come within four or hve feet Of this
mark.
1t is we'll for Americans to re-
member that Uncle Sam Is not the
only contestant at Antwerp. but that
Scandinavian countries are likely to
emerge in front more than once,
while here and there q Canadian, a
South African, or a New Zcalander
may romp In with ths prize.
Nevertheless, America will be
heard from. Joie Ray stepped of
the Matoika and Immediately Travelled
500 meters in / minute seconds,
six-tenths of a second faster than
the worlds record, made by r. Rajz,
a Hungarian. seven years ago. There
are other Americans. too. who will
open the eyes of the world by their
deeds at Antwerp. Uncle Sam thrives
on competition, which Is the life Of
snort.
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
R0QUOE A. c. LAYS PLAN
FOR ALL,AR0UlD SPORTS

The Iroquois A. c. has started
something. At their last meeting a
complete reorganization was accom-
plished- The club has obtained the
services of Tally, Healy. Krupp and
Plant widely d. known in athletic
circles, to form one of the strongest
organizations for the promotion OF
ell forms OF athletics in the District
They have obtained a number of
athletes in baseball, football. basket
ball, track, tennis and swimming,
and have planned, for banner year
in football and basketball
Fast teams in the District or vir-
ginia or Maryland desiring Saturday
or Sunday baseball games for the
remainder of the season can make ar
r,ngements by communications with
II. s. Huggins, Ouray Building, or
call Main 1905. ..
The Washington times., 1920-08-10
SPARTANS NOW ACTIVE
AND DESIRE OPPONENTS

Tho Spartan Athletic Club, Of South
west Washington, formerly inde-
pendent champions Of the District and
northern Virginia have reorganized
for Sunday baseball with the follow
ing players lined up: "Jutes- Riston,
Wick Riston, Dutch" Riston.
Koosle. Cranston, Gordon. Jones,
Remhart. Kelly. SpeIding and Payne.
The Spartans desire games with
any strong team In or around Wash
ington, preferably with their ancient
and honorable foe. thu Clarendon
baseball club.
Clubs desiring games should com
municate with J. r. Gordon. Depart
ment of Labor, Main s474. branch %.
Night phone. Frankiine 7039.