The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
PENSACOLA QUIET
SINCE SHIPS LEFT
Naval Branch of Y. NJ. C. A.
Did Good Work
BUILDERS HAVE TROUBLE
Negroes Have Boyeotted Street Car
Lines as Result of Jim Crow
Legislation Now Pending
at Tallahassee.
BUILDERS HAVE TROUBLE

! SAILING OF the last vessels u tllG ia al
fleet the streets of Pensacola have been
comparatively deserted. The authorities
hayaznade a record that is far from en-
VAIN in permitting the army of fakirs
sharpers, confidence men and the num-
beress fleeing devices to flourish in the
lower portion of the city in fragrant vio-
lation of deeeney and order. But all these
folded their tents like the Arab, and
as silently stole away with the sailing of
the last of the fleet Admiral Evans as
sertion that it was necessary to eurtail
the liberty parties because of the demon
alizaton of the men, and that the fleet
never in any port had so many men in
the sick bay, etc, is certainly a reflection
on the city.
But to offset this condition of affairs is
the good work done by the naval branch
of the Y. NJ. c. A. Headquarters were
secured and equipped with everything to
make the rooms attractive. The good work
was appreciated by the naval officers and
suitable men were detailed TO assist the
local management. Sleeping accommoda-
tons were provided for many thousands,
reading matter always at hand. stationery
provided for all who desired and in fact
everything possible was done to make
Jacks stay ashore pleasant and agree
able The ladies SEM generous contribu-
tons of flowers. Many sent magazines and
papers. and the visitors expressed hearty
appreciation.
Among the last of the many events of
the last few days was the boat races for
fha ,,a1o oI,a. I'll at
annual race this trophy was won by the
Names crew. Again, after closy con-
tested race the Maine bore away the
prize, which was presented by Senator
Mallory in neat and appropriate speech.
New Railroad Projected.
A new railroad is again coming to PEN
sacola-on paper. AT least all the roads for
the last twenty or more years have been
built that way. Several months since Hoke
Smith, A. b. Steele and other Georgia
capitalists came to Pensacola looked over
the field and made a proposition that was
promptly taken by the leading local bust
ness men, who at once proceeded to Sc
cure a franchise from the administration.
The first hitch occurred when property
owners on Garden street refused to con-
sent to have the track and station build
ings located on that street. The deal fell
through the franchise lapsed. Since that
time the local capitalists have been quiet
ly at work, and a few days since the
City Council renewed the franchise and 1t
is confidently asserted that the road will
he built The route is from Pensacola to
Andalusia, Ala, and Is to be completed
in eighteen months.
Dewey Day Celebrated.
May /, Dewey day. was celebrated in
Pensacola by grand picnic at Kupfrians
park under the auspices of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians. The affair was
very enjoyable one. and an immense
crowd was In attendance although the
pleasure of the afternoon was married by
heavy rain and high winds.
In Throes of Lockout.
Pensacola Is in the throes of lockout,
or strike-it is hard to say whicn-in which
the building contractors and the car
penters and painters are taking the lead
ing parts. Six months ago the Carpenters
and Joiners union and the Union Painters
and Decorators served notice on the con-
tractors that on May l they must have
an eight-hour work day with the present
nine-hour rate of pay. The contractors
took no public notice of the matter until
a few days prior to the. time set by the
unions. Then they published the proceed
ings Of a meeting in which it was re-
solved that an hour rate would be adopt
ed that the hours of labor be unlim-
tied. and announced that they would
work open shop. May / dawned bright
and clear. and every employe reported
ready for work, only to be told that there
would be no work until the settlement of
the difference. The only exception was
in the case of the men employed on the
new Bass & Co. building, on Romano
street under the superintendent of S.
f. Fulghum & Co.. where the demands OF
the union were not considered eXorbi-
tant and the work Is going forward.
The scale of wages offered by the con-
tractors gives an increase of from to 10
cents per day on nine-hour basis, but
loss of from 10 to 30 cents with an eight
hour day The contractors give as rea-
son for their long silence that they did
not believe the men were In earnest. and
that Ii would not amount to anything
The men assert, on the other hand. that
all recent contracts taken have been based
on the eight-hour day. and the contrac-
tors want to reap the benefit.
U. D. C Convention Success.
The tenth annual convention of Florida
Division. u. D. c., closed its session Fri
day For several weeks past the members
of Pensacola chapter have been busy ar
ranging for the reception and entertain
ment of the delegates, and they have rea-
son to feel proud of the success of their
efforts. The meetings were held in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Ad-
dresses of welcome We're made by Messrs.
Egbert Beall and A. b. Cook of the u.
C. ", and Miss Leila Reese. president Of
Pensacola chapter, T. d. c. Mrs. Nc
Nulty of Jacksonville responded very
gracefully on behalf of the convention.
The attentions shown the visiting dele
gates were quite flattering. beginning with
grand reception at the Osceola club
rooms Wednesday evening. Thursday af-
ternoon the delegates, their hostesses and
the officials of Pensacola chapter We're
the guests of Mrs. l.. Hilton Green at the
Country club. Mrs Green is the daughter
of one of the very few surviving generals
everything pertaining to the Lost Cause,
and surpassed even herself in her recep-
ton of the daughters. Friday after adj
journment the visitors were taken in hand
by the members of Camp Ward and given
a long and enjoyable ride on the bay and
Gulf The next session of the convention
will be held In orlando
Judge Beggs Fines Heavily.
The gamblers who have recently been
before Judge Beggs' court will long re-
member the occasion, and perhaps be good
in future George w. Sims. the proprie-
tor of Hotel Escambia was fined $500 for
renting a room in the hotel for gambling
purposes. w. F. kissell paid $1,000 for the
privilege of conducting the place. besides
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