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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26
BUILDING IN BALTIMORE.

The building program upon which Baltimore WIFI
enter in 1920 gives assurance that the next two or
three years will amount of new construction
vastly surprising anything which would have been
thought possible few years ago. according to The
Manufacturers Record There is large accumu-
Iaetd shortage of buildings still to be and
there is Moreover an unprecedented demand for all
types of structures to the influx of industries
brought to the city by the aggressive spirit mani
tested by Baltimore business men and the campaign
Of education which they have carried on.
The situation in Baltimore is not dissmilar in
many of its aspects to that prevailing in other large
cities Of the country. From every center of indus
trial activity reports of continued strong de-
mand for building materials with a steady upward
trend in price The demand has exceeded the supply,
there has been no opportunity in the past year to r.
place the shortage caused by the and there is
likelihood any surplus being provided this present
winter although in past years it was possible to &C
cumulate brick and other materials in the dull win
ter months for rush that ordinarily followed in
the spring and
According to a prominent builder. the chief diff
Guilty found other large cities, exists also in Bal
timore. 1t is problem Of labor. There are not
enough skilled workmen available to perform the
tasks in sight At present there is particular short
age of plasterers in this city; job Of con-
strueton, where 80 houses under way, only two
pasterers be secured This is only an instance
condition which is very general as it relates to
mechanics, painters carpenters and other skilled
labor drawn largely into shipbuding during the
and which labor appears to be permanently lost
to the house-buding industry.
Building permits in Baltimore during 1919 broke
all previous records. Everything except war con-
struction had been suspended for nearly two years.
Higher price levels, at first thought by to be
temporary, also delayed the building program, and
it late last spring before the big building boom
started Official records at the City Hall show slight
ly than $1,000 permits granted during the first
II months of the year The buildings and alter
atons reported to cost s20,200OOO The Deem
Der figures will well 100000 making tho
total for the year s2i 100000 This total must be in
creased by at least 90 per cent owing to undervalua
ton, thus making the total value of buildings
additions and alterations slightly than $780,
100000.
Permits granted for 300 dwellings, 1000
1850 additions 5000 alterations t45 factories
and warehouses besides several apartment houses,
churches, power houses and the like. The total
number Of permits granted exceeded 10000 ap-
proximately 80 for every working day during the
year"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26
BRITISH RESENT
DRY MOVEMENT

London. Feb. 2I-Some British
newspapers have been stirred to in
dignation by receipt from the United
States of report that prohibition Or
CARNATIONS there were going to use
Go, 900, 900 for prohibition propaganda
throughout the world, hut chiefly in
Great Britain. a few have expressed
resentment at what they characterize
as outside interference with the right
of the Englishman to drink what he
, likes"
"a subscription to dry up the At
lantic would have as much chance of
success says the Saturday Review.
! But there arises the question why,
when everybody is harassed with
postwar problems, we should allow
our peace to be disturbed by a band
of Yankee fanatics with never so
many millions to scatter. 1t is a most
unwarrantable intrusion on our do
nestle life at a time when we are in
no mood to be trifled with
Referring to disorders that recently
attended a prohibition campaign con-
Quoted in Wales by an American the
paper adds: We really think the
government might ask the permits
sion of the Washington cabinet to
repatriate these meddlesome maniacs
and to forbid, at all events for the
next year or two, their landing on
these shores
The Liverpool Post, commenting on
the proposed fund says: 1T argues
! poor appreciation of the character of
the British people and of the condi-
tons in this country and that such a
madcap scheme should have been
evolved. Such 'Pussyfoot' tactics on
the scale now threatened open the
door TO international ill-feeling that
might prove very mischievous in the
present state of the world
America has chosen prohibition for
itself. 1t is not absolutely inconceiv-
able that Great Britain may some
day follow the example. But it will
not be as result Of American meth
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

lumbia supreme court today signed the
formal order of injunction against the
shipping board to prevent the sale q
29 former German liners. The court
consented TO the request of the ship
ping board. that the ship Suwanes
which has been sold for 100000 ie
excluded from the order of injun
ton.
William r a oIph Hearst who
brought the proceedings, furnished
bond of $4,000 to indemnify the snip
ping board against loss.
No notification of an appeal VS.
given by counsel for the shipping
board; but it was said that a special
appeal may be taken later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26
WHAT HAPPENED FEBRUARY &c.

COMA is sunk without warning late at
night; two Americans. probably more,
are lost-British sweep on toward
Bapaume: push forward two miles on
eleven mile front; take two moro
towns and reach foot of ridge where
Germans hope to stand.
1918.
Bolshevik force begin fight against
advancing Germans; retake Pskov
which Germans occupied yesterday but
are again driven out; fight for Pskov
continues: 10000 marching to retaka
Reval-London and Washington reject
Won Hertling's peace suggestions:
Washington is distrustful of their
aims.
1919.
President Wilson at White House
dinner expounds League of Nations;
urges present draft be not radically
amended; our sovereignty diminished
for worlds good.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

DDS, the more likely effect of which
might be to discredit the prohibition
idea, and even to retard temperance
progress on lines that are likely to
appeal to the British temperament"
I'VE should be so much obliged if
our good, kind friends in America
would refrain from doing us good"
SAYS The Globe in an editorial I'm
regenerate creatures that we are, we
do not like it, and we have a sort of
idea that they might find enough to
occupy them at home. The fox which
has lost his tail is generally quite
willing to assist in the decaudation
of the rest. All the same we do not
think the plan Will be successful"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

1915.
Allied fleet again bombards Turkish
forts at the Dardanelles; CONSTANT
nopa reports three airships are dam
q sed-Russians claim that Germans
retire in vicinity of PrzaSnysZ; Ber-
lin maintains Russians conceal their
rout.
1916.
Germans occupy Fort Dovaumont
but French counter attack retakes it;
permanent fortification northeast of
town scene of awful combat; french
left holds; still possesses Cote du
Poivre-Russians occupy fortress of
Erzerum taking $4,000 Turkish pris
oners; resistance collapses and troop
flee toward Trebizond.
1917.
President Wilson asks Broad Powers
to meet submarine warfare; in address
to Congress President asks unlimited
grant; bill is introduced-Liner La
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

j. S. Fillingim, the laboring man s
friend, announces his candidacy for
sheriff, subject to the democratic pri-
mary of June s. 1920. In making this
announcement Mr.. Fillingim believes
he will have the support of all his
friends and of all true democrats who
believe the office of sheriff should be
be administered in justice to the la
boring man.
Mr.. F'illingim has been in business in
Pensacola for many years. He is wide
Sy know in the entire county and his
reputation for square dealing is be-
yond reproach. On this platform Of
the greatest good to the most people
he will make his race.
Political ADVERTISEMENT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Willard Ramsey's story of Santa Rosa county,
recently appearing in The Journal has elected much
fayqrable comment. 1t a good story about
good county. The Journal takes pride the de-
veopmcnt of every county in the state-but par
tcularly in this section and cannot have too many
such stories in its columns
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Upon the graves Of the dead In the
Turkish cemeteries little vessels OF
water are placed for the benefit o.
the birds, the superstition being thai
birds carry messages about the hyiul
to the dead.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

The first woman's bank in this country was Or
ganized in Kentucky many years ago. 1t is oper-
ated entirely by women, and has proven a wonder
full success, which The at GAINESVILLE will doubt
less duplicate
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

We may be The .arhtters of our own destiny, but
the thing that troubles US most particularly just
now is that we not the arbiters of the sugar
1890 -Tssse7tS a-4nS--
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

: II the wpnan's vote suoceeds in lowering the cost
ofSyIns they .can have anything they want so far
ssss-Sve- are concerned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Better keep out of debt. All the paragraphers
are reminding that if go in debt now we shall
have to make twofold payment on payday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

e We admire those generous sous who can Tux
about other states and counties and cities without
Dragging about their own but for our part we like
West Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

The farmer is coming right along, and is leading
while others foliow-the agents of Bolshevism.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Step ughtly-the big labor boss is in town
TimesUnion Bless your soull We thought he was
over herel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26
SHIP INJUNCTION
FORMALLY SIGNED

Washington, Feb. PA S ociat e
Justice Bailey, of the District of CO.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Cleaning up a million does not always mean that
1t is a cean million.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Whenever you try to conceal the truth you
truth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

West Florida is a great county. Wherever she
goes she carries off blue ribbons
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

Most OF US can be clever but few of us are clever
enough to suppress 1t.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

@rson and rapine,
be their Trinity;
are the vipers who shot in the back
e men who kept them free;
T. as the iackal hunts with the pack
mark of Cain on the weak,
So they, true spawn Of the womb of He'll,
Make one with the Bolshevik.
And we, whose forbears tanned the wild
And made the desert bloom,
Shall we in cowardice supine
Await the Soviet doom?
Or band together for the right,
Never a sign of the weak,
To purge this land OF the spawn of He'll
Which is known as the Bolshevik?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26

highwaymen bold,
inge and fawn;
ed a crew so black
IONS dawn.
;al hunts with the pack,
in on the weak,
spawn Of the womb of He'll,
with the Bolshevik.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-26
S BROOD.

IS BROOD.
Ianufacturer's Record.
the city's slums,
sring moil;
Of their twisted brains,
nts with pack,
he weak,
Of the womb Of He'll.
Bolshevik.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Death OF Mrs. Julia Garrett.

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irving IN servo nor Lo,vo,,, po+,o,
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for sho ondoorod bnr.o,e 80 1orao
circle of friends Doforo norri,oo .ho .
wac Mice rulio pr,,on, doru,, 90
tho 1ato Nir,rod pn,,or, e,o ,oi,,o
tbo Iaet cbild whi,o nina ot,or
coded hcr n ,ho aravc
Into nor wcro nor, ,i.bt ohi,aro,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16

CORONER'S PROBE
REVEALS LITTLE
Hearing in the Joe Stewart Lynching
Case Brings Out No New Clues

Hearing in the Joe Stewart Lyncling
Case Brings Out No New Clues
The coroncr's inquest into the lynch
ing Of Joe Stewart on the Sorth Har-
per street bridge which occurred on
the night Of April lst, was completed
at session held in the court house
Monday morning without any new
light being added to that already Sc
cured at the first sitting held the day
after the act. Fifteen witnesses were
heard, including four or five negroes,
but no tangible clues were developed.
Solicitor Blackwell, who conducted
the hearing for the state, held reports
from detectives on the case but wit
ncsscs mentioned in these reports
were only able to repeat rumors
which have been current on the
streets. Fcss Young, one of the negro
Witnesses, testified that he had re-
ceiFed Letter from unknown parties
warning him against telling anything
he knew OF the case and this letter
was introduced as evidence. If Fcss
knew anything Of value he failed TO
tell it.
The hearing was conducted by Cor
oncr r. r. Owngs and w. p. Thoma-
son acted as foreman of the jury. The
verdict was that Joe Stewart came to
his death by unknown parties.
Stewart was taken from the city
lookup late at night April 1, and
hanged to a river bridge in the COR
poratc limits of the city. He had pre-
viously had fight with party Of
young white boys, three of whom we're
slashed with knife welded by Stew
art, when he in turn was badly cut
about the cnck and body with a sharp
instrument used by the boys, it was
alleged. The affair caused an i'm
mediate investigation and was roundly
condemned by citizens of Laurcns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Mrs. MautIc Uabb.

Mrs. Maude Richardson Babb, wife
Of Clarence NJ. Babb, former mayor
of l-aurens, died Friday afternoon at
the family home on South Harper
street after an illness of three or four
days duration. 1t was not generally
known that Mrs. Babb was sick and
the announcement of her sudden death
late in the afternoon came as a great
shock to her friends and family.
The funeral services were held Sat
urday afternoon at the Laurcns ccmc-
terry.
The deceased. before her marriage
to Mr.. BabD about % years ago, was
Miss Maudc Richardson, the step
daughter OF II. Terry, a we'll known
merchant of Laurcns. In addition to
her husband, AIRS Babb is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. \. S. Perry
wife Of the manager of the Laurcns
Hotel, and Miss Elise Babb, a teacher
in the public schools, and two sons
Clarence and Richard Babb. j. Ma
than Richardson is a surviving broth
CT OF the deceased
Mrs. Babb was a consistent member
of the First Methodist church and she
was identified with different church
and civic organizations in which ca
pacity she was always valued
worker.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
MASS MEETING SATURDAY
Speakers to Outline Plans OF South
Carolina Development Board.

A mass meeting OF citizens of the
city and county has been called for
Saturday morning in the court house
when the plan Of the South Carolina
development Board will be outlined
by speakers sent here from the cen
tral organization in Columbia. Among
the speakers will be Sen. Ncils Chris
tensen, Of Beaufort, and HonI Jesse
Boyd, Of Spartanburg. Mr. Boyd is a
native OF this county and for several
years has represented Spartanburg in
the Legislature. A large crowd is cx-
pected to attend the meeting and as
sist in lining up Laurens in the or
ganization.
Mr. A. G. Todd, who is acting chair
man for this county, will preside over
the meeting Following the addresses
permanent organization for the
county will be gone into.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Entertain for Sister.

y social event Of last week was the
lett gave at their home on Sullivan
street in hoonr OF their sister, Miss
Holcombc. The porch, hall and Sit
ting room were fragrant with sweet
pea sand roses. The guests were met
hy Mrs Bramlett and Mrs. Arthur Tay-
lor and invited into the sitting room
After several games of rook a guess
ing contest was enjoyed, first prize in
this going to Miss Onivia Riddcll At
a late hour delicious iced course
was served Music was furnished
throughout inc evening by the Vic
trola.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
JEWELRY THEFT BASIS FOR PLAY
Discovery Rcenacted for Detectives
mt CnrusO Home. Thieves Not
Found. Robbers Who Made Gcta-
way with Five Hundred thousand
Dollar Hnul SfiIl E,nn


Dollnr Haul Still Free.
Easthampton, N. Y, June 10.-Thc
| discovery Of the theft Of $500O0O worth
OF jewels from the country home OF
Enrico Caruso was recnactcd today
for the benefit Of the score Of detec-
tives who are trying to solve the mys-
terry.
Mrs. Caruso, her sister-in-law and
the servants acted and spoke, so far
as they could remember, just as they
did last Tuesday night after the ring
ing OF a burglar alarm led to the rev
elation that the jewels had disap-
peared.
The characters in the mclOdrama
were even dressed as they were Tues
day night. The rising Of the curtain
reveals Mrs. Caruso and Mrs. Park
Benjamin, Jr., in the sitting room.
Mrs. Caruso's maid is upstairs. George
Fitzgerald, the chaffeur, out, in the
driveway leading to the house.
"A detective sets off the burglar
alarm in the jewel caskcct in Mrs. Ca
ruso's boudoir.
Mrs. Caruso and Mrs. Benjamin
start upstairs, then hesitate, thinking
the burglars may be around the house.
Mrs. 'Caruso tries to telephone to the
gate house to warn Fitzgerald. There
is no answer. Fitzgerald rushcs into
tho room.
81 heard that bell" he cries. What
touched that box?"
"Heavcns." cries MIS- Caruso. My
jcwcls!"
Fitzgerald draws a revolver, runs
out and fires two shots in the air. Mrs.
Caruso follows. Her maid hurrcs
out and faints in the arms of her mis-
tress.
Fitzgerald runs to the spot in the
driveway where he finds the empty
jewel case.
Curtain.
Fitzgerald, in tears, told detectives
today that while he knew they sus-
pccted him, he would not have robbed
Il good employer as CarusO, who paid
him $3.50 month, besides keeping
himself and family The tenor gave
him $50 to play poker with when he
left for llabana recently, he said.
He suggested a new clue to dctcc-
tivcs by mentioning that shortly after
the tenor's departure man in a
French uniform, accompanied by a
woman, attempted to sec Mrs. Caruso
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Linen Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John a. Hicks celc-
brated the fifteenth anniversary of
their married life with linen wed
ding at their home on Farley avenue
Saturday evening. The house was
tastcfully decorated for the occasion
and made pretty appearance. Du-
ring the evening a large number of
guests called to congratulate them up
on the happy occasion and many beau
tiful gifts were sent them by friends
and relatives here and elsewhere
During the evening delicious refresh
mnts were served
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Mrs. Alya HightOwer

Mrs. Alva Hightowcr, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. II. r. Wolff, formerly of this
county but now resident of Ander-
son, died at her home in Anderson
Saturday afternoon and was buried
there the following day. Besides her
parents and other relatives she IS sur
vivcd by her husband and an infant
child Mr.. B. NJ. Wolff, Of this city,
an uncle of the deceased, was among
those who attended the funeral.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Court COnyenrs MnnlnY.

The summer term OF the court of
general sessions Will convene next
Monday morning. Judge Frank b.
Gary, of Abbeyille, will preside. While
the summer term is generally cut as
short as possible, Solicitor Blackwell
states that he Will endeavor to dis
pose Of all Jail cases and the Burdette
case remanded for a third trial.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Attended Legion Meeting.

Mcssrs. Carl Barksdalc, w. r. Rich
ey, Jr., Phil ID. Huff, Floyd Martin and
b. r. T. Todd returned TO the city last
night after attending the annual state
convention reiterated its previous DO
held in Spartanburg yesterday. The
convention reiterated It's previous po-
sition on the bonus question, taking
the position that 1t would leave the
matter entirely in the hands of con
gress. 1t also went on record as OBJ
posing the idea Of secession from the
national organization as suggested
from Columbia several weeks ago
Mr.. Hun was appointed chairman OF
the state constitutional committee
Hayward MahOn, Of Greenvilc, was
elected state commander for the en-
suing year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16
Strike at Laundry

The washmcn and woshwomen at
the Laurens Steam Laundry went out
on strike yesterday morning after an
agitation which ha sheen going on for
several days. The strike was for
higher wages. Mr.. w. S. Mcdaniel,
proprietor leaves this morning for
Grecnville to get additional help to
take the place of the strikers and ex-
poets to resume operations in few
days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-16

Pledges Support to Highway Com
mission in it's Endcay0r to Dispose
Of 100000 OF New Road Bonds.
With the county highway commits
sion face to face with an empty treas
ury and the county's road work liable
to be held up indefinitely, a mass
meeting Of citizens in the court house
4 Monday afternoon gave it's unqual-
fed endorsement to the plan Of the
county commissioners to dispose Of
the 100000 bonds provided for at
the last session of the legislature even
though some sacrifice would have to
be made in selling them in the pres
ent bond market. Geo. NJ. Wright,
secretary of the highway commission,
explained that very advantageous con-
tracts had already been signed for the
completion OF the road from Clinton
to Laurcns, and that the saving on
these contracts would be enough to
offest any loss that might arise from
the sale Of the bonds at this time.
Mr.. Wright reviewed the work or
the highway commission and asked
the meeting to help solve the press
ing problem now before it. He said
that the road from Princeton to Lau-
rens had been completed with the ex-
ccption Of several bridges now under
construction. The road from Kinards
to Clinton had been completed and al
SO the road from Cross Hill and
Mountvillc to the vicinity OF Cold
Point. The road from Cold Point to
Laurens. he said, was practically
completed with the exception Of the
building Of one bridge nearing COM
fpletion and that this road would
probably be completed this week. A
mile Of road had also been completed
between Lanford and Enorec. The
original 100000 derived from bonds,
with q small amount Of state aid, he
said, had been expended and more
funds were urgently needed to carry
on the work. 1t was the especial de-
sire Of the commission, he said. to
complete the road between Clinton
and Laurens this summer but this
would have to be given up unless
more funds were provided.
Dr.. II. *. Aiken and several oothcrs
commcndcd the ability and fidelity
with which the commission had car
ricd on its work and pledged their
support in carrying on the work FUR
thcr.
The following resolutions, proposed
by committee appointed from the
floor. were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that it is the sense Of
this citizens meeting that the baurcns
County Highway Commission, having
secured very favorable contracts for
the road work projected, Is hereby re-
quested to continue said work by as
sisting in the sale OF bonds provided
for that purpose to the best advan-
tage, thereby saving the tax payers
more by reason Of holding the pres
ent contracts than will be lost by un-
avoidablc discount on the bonds.