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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
HELEN WILMANS POST
WILL GET new TRIAL
Original Decision i'm Noted Case Reversed BY
u. $. Court OF Appeals Case Attract
ed Much Attention.
Jacksonville Times-Union.)

read the following from an envelope
upon which it was written by her:
Ignorance Of the Age.
What l have to say is, that you
cannot pronounce sentence of guilt
aginst me. The sentence you are go
ing to pronounce will be against the
ignorance of the age; and this sen
tence will not only fail to condemn me,
but it will exonerate me from all par
ticipatiOn in such ignorance.
The first news of the decision of the
Court of Appeals was received here
yesterday by the law firm of Bisbee &.
Bedell, attorneys with Colonel Otis
L. Green OF Ocala. for Mrs. Post. Col
Horatio Bisbee, his partner, George C.
Bedell, and Col. Otis Green made a
hard fight for the acquittal of their
client.
Grounds Are Not Known.
After her conviction, and the refusal
of Judge Locke to grant a new trial,
they appealed the case to the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals in New
Orleans. Mr. Bedell stated last night
that he had received a telegram from
the clerk of the Court of Appeals stat.
ing that the court had rendered a
decision on the appeal and reversed
the decision of the lower court. No
particulars were given as to what
grounds the decree was based upon.
MistrlaI Not Allowed.
One of the points made by the de-
PENDANTS attorneys in the motion for
a new trial was that the court erred in
calling the jury into the cOurt room,
after the case had been submitted and
the jury had retired, and addressing
the jurors as follows:
Gentlemen, this is a case that the
court demands a verdict in either one
way or the other. The court does not
dictate to the jury how they will de-
eide, but the court will require a yer.
dict before the discharge of the Jury.
1t is within the discretion of the court
to insist upon the jury agreeing. It is
necessary for me as judge of the court
to go to Tampa tonight to impanel a
grand jury. Just how long NAV be
detained is as yet uncertain. If the
jury finds it impossible to agree by 6
O'Clock tonight, it will be necessary
for me to leave you in charge of the
marshal from day to day until I re-
turn to receive your verdict. There Is
too much expense, trouble and labor
involved in a trial of this kind to have
is pass off with simply the views IF
one or two jurors. The court does moi
attempt to dictate anything regarding
your verdict, gentlemen. but I feel It
my duty to do everything l possibly
can to see that a verdict is reached
in this case If you cannot reach a
verdict by o'clock the court will
stand adjourned from day to day, and
you will remain in the custody of the
marshal until / return from Tampa"
Colonel Green Objected.
Colonel Green, attorney for the de.
tense, objected to the courts remarks
to the jury. His objection was based
upon the ground of coercion on the
part of the court as well as a threat
of bodily inconvenience in case the
jury did not agree. The objections
were overruled
Within an hour and half after the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05

summer. Here was a manifestation
! of affection among the <feathered tribe
truly remarkable. We think the incl
dent is excelIed in interest however
by the friendship which is apparent be-
tween a white and a blue heron on
Soldier Key.
Bird Affection.
1t happens that the white heron is
prisoner on the island made so ny
having been Matched minus the tip OF
one of its wings, and so cannot fly. In
addition to this misfortune one OF its
legs is useless and it can only hop
around for short distances. It's iniur-
ed leg appears at one time to have
been broken and healed so out of joint
as to be useless.
Its condition is one of absolute
helplessness so far as obtaining its
own food is concerned, but this makes
no difference, as every day, without
fail, blue heron brings it supply
of fishes. When the daily meeting be-
tween the two birds takes place they
seem to carry on conversation by
giving sound to soft notes, and by bow
ing their heads and moving in front
of each other in a most cOmical man
ner.
Brings Food Daily.
Here is an exhibition of friendship
between birds that could not be sur
passed by any form of friendship
among men. The visitors feed fish to
the wounded heron. But that makes
no difference to the blue bird-he
comes daily with supply of food.
The club house. under the manage
ment of Capt. Watson, is very finely
kept, and a more genial host could not
be found. Capt. Watson looks person
ally to the comfort of each of his
guests, and all who go there sing the
praises of the fine fish dinners served
at the club house.
The trip is a beautiful one and full
of interest. Those who have not taken
it should by all means do so. None
should come to Miami and go away
without seeing Soldier Key.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05

Mrs. Helen Wilmans Post of Sea-
breeze, Fla, who was convicted at the
last term of the United States Court in
this city, of using the United States
mails for fraudulent purposes, in car
rying on her absent treatment" will
not go to the penitentiary to serve out
the sentence of the Court, for yeSter-
day, the United States Court, of APP
peals at New Orleans, reversed the de-
cision of Judge J. w. Locke of this
city.
The case against Mrs. Post attract
ed attention all over the United States.
1t lasted for nine days, the trial begin
ming February !, and continuing from
day to day until February 8, 1904. On
the latter day the jury returned YER
dict of guilty as charged.
Mrs. Post was sentenced on Feb
ruary 20. the court having denied the
motion of the defendants attorneys
for a new trial. The sentence of the
court was as follows:
One Year and One Day.
Whereas, Helen Post. alias Helen
Wilmans Post. alias Helen Wilmans,
has been duly convicted of violation
of section $3.50 of the Revised Statutes
of the United States, as amended by
the Act of March 2, 1889, by devisirg
a scheme to defraud and using the
mails of the United States for such
fraudulent purposes, it is ordered that
said Helen Post, alias Helen Wilmans
Post, alias Helen Wilmans, so con-
victed, be imprisoned for one year and
one day in the penitentiary at Nash
vile, Tenn, or in other penitentiary
hereafter to be designated by the At
tornev General of the United States,
in accordance with law"
Inst prior to the sentence being pro-
nounced, Mrs. Post was asked by
Judge Locke if she had anything 10
say as to why sentence should not be
passed upon her. In reply Mrs. Post
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of them amount to something. While
| am very busy, l might tell you that
when one of these deals is closed it
will cause considerable comment.
Possibly We may make the deal Mon
Gay. At least we hope so, and from
the outlook we will. During the week
we have closed a number of sales for
lots and small residences, aggregat-
ing, perhaps, about $4,000. The ten
dency Of the market is upward and
We expect good demand during the
coming months. That paper of yours,
though-not changing the SUBJECTS
all right. In fact, from my observa-
ton, it has been a wonderful factor in
the upbpilding of Pensacola, and our
advertising has more than repaid us
for the amount of money expended -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
THE PAST WEEK IN
PENSACOLA REAL ESTATE
DEALERS REPORT AN ACTIVE WITH A MARKET
AND A DEMAND-soME BUSINESS PROS
PEcT AND BIG DEALS MAY BE CLOSED THIS WEEK.

While but few big real estate deals
were closed during the past week, al
of the firms engaged in this business
report a good demand and from the
statements of the various managers
it seems that the market is firm with
a good prospect, especially for subur'
ban and out-of-town property.
While there were a number Of sales
made during the week, the Mardl
Gras festivities and the consequent
rush of other business, probably had
some effect upon the market and caus-
ed buyers to postpone, to a certain
extent, prospective purchases.
The Pensacola Investment Compa-
ny has now in hand two or three very
large transactions. City Manager
DAlemberte, yesterday said, in speak
ing of prevailing conditions:
Since my return home we have
had a very good run of business. In
fact we are now negotiating for the
sale of property amounting to some
thing like $4,000. This property was
recently placed in our hands, and
from the outlook We will dispose of ii
shortly. We have a large number OF
enquiries for Out-oftown and subur.
ban property. In fact the latter is in
good demand and We expect to close
with several parties for this class OF
property shortly. We have made a
number of sales of lots during the
week"
Mr.. Bullock, of the Fisher Real Es
tate Agency, when asked as to the
kTrcfracu af +hsc he
week, said:
while business has been very
good during the past week, we have
done about as much buying as selling
In fact, our agency has shown its
confidence in the future growth OF
Pensacola by investing many thou.
SAND dollars in Pensacola real estate
during this period. We have closed
a number Of deals, however, most OF
which were residence property and
lots, and expect 10 bring several 9th.
ers to close in a short time. Parties
in other states and cities are figuring
with MS for city property, and these
may also be closed. The market has
an upward tendency and is very firm
with a good demand"
OdS- - "dISOu, VI the 0Tm OF mos.
c. Watson & Co, said, when asked as
to the business of this big concern:
We have probably closed about
two dozen transactions during the
week, and some of them were of con-
siderable proportion. In fact, our bus.
mess has been exceptionally good,
which is shown by the transfers of
property. The demand for city and
suburban property appears TO be in.
creasing rapidly, and while it might
not be noticeable to the casual OBJ
server, it is nevertheless the fact
that the adjacent section is being
rapidly bought up by out-of-town par.
ties. In this line we have had quite a
large number of enquiries and are
now on several deals for the sale OF
large tracts of land. Yes. our bust
ness has been very good during the
past week"
L. S. Brown, of /. S. Brown G. Co.
when seen in his Office was busily en-.
gagged in answering numerous enoui-
ries regarding city property. He had
but little time to answer questions of
a journal representative, but said;
Yes, we have a number of deals
on hand-and let me tell you. some
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05

iury retired. after the above remarks
by Judge Locke, they came into court
again and returned the verdict OF gull
ty as charged.
Governments Contentious.
In it's case against Mrs. Post the
Government contended that her So
called mental science healing was a
fraud; that she knew she could not do
what she claimed to be able to do, and
that she did not believe that she could
do what she claimed. From the YER
dict rendered it was evident that the
Jurors were satisfied that the Govern
ment had proven all OF the charges
set forth in the indictments.
There are still several indictments
against Mrs. Post. her husband, Col.
C. C. Post, and son-in-law, Charles F.
Bergman. All of these indictments
charge the defendants with violating
section $3.50 of the Revised Statutes
of the United States.
As it is not yet known upon what
ground the decision OF Judge Locke
was reversed, it is not known whether
any of these cases will be brought 20
trial or what action the Government
will take in the matter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
Mardi GTdS at
Mobile and
New Orleans.

Tickets sold March 1st to 9th in
elusive at one fare plus 25 cents fol-
the round trip, return trip limit March
18th, good on all regular passenger
trains. Special Pullman sleeping car
will be handled through on train leav,
ing Pensacola HOS on Saturday.
March 4th.
By depositing ticket with special
agent return limit may be extended
to March 25th upon payment of SO
cents. J. W. LURTON,
2mar3t ID. P. A.
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cot OF cheap.

He may well think, he has got off
cheap, who, after having contracted
constipation or indigestion, is still able
to perfectly restore his health. Moth
ing will do this but DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. A quick, pleasant, and Ger.
tain cure for headache. constipation.
etc. 25c at all druggists; guaranteed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
spECIAL NOTICE.

The galleries of the Merchants will
be reserved exclusively for guests of
the hotel during the carnival Monday
and Tuesday. No exceptions will be
made and please be governed accord
ingly. JACOB kruger,
5mar2t Proprietor.
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Invaluable For Rheumatism.

have been suffering for the past
few years with a severe attack Of
rheumatism and found that Ballard 5
Snow Liniment was the only thing
that gave me satisfaction and tended
to alleviate my pains. March oath.
1902, John c. Degnan, Kinsman, Ills.
Csc. soc and 81. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
CARNIVAL COSTUMES FOR RENT

In fancy dress for ladies and gents
in Velvet, Cambria, etc. Comical
Masks. Stockings and Gloves, False
Mustaches and Hair Goods. At Mrs
Nordstrom's Millinery, No. II East In.
tendencia St., near Palafox st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
HEADACHES AND NEURALGIA
FROM COLDS

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes
the cause. Call for the full name and
look for signature of E. w. Grove. 25c.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
TERsELY TOLD
BUSINESS LOCALS.
3 %%@**&s*@*%@* @~ !

Hendrix & Carpenter win furnish
estimates on building and painting
and give personal attention to work
932 e. Strong. and s24 East LaRun
Streets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05

McKinzie Oerting q Co., whoIesaIa
and retail ship chambers and groce-s
he only first'slass house Of the kind
IN Pensacola Fair prices to all
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05

Stationery - Always up-to-da.e
Everything selected In view of Offering
the very best values. C. v. Thomu.
son 30 South Palafox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05

TWO BIG DANcEs-c. K. OF A.
HALLA-MoNDAY AND TUESDAY
BY popo CLUB. GOOD MUSIC.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-03-05
YOURS FOR The

CLEAN NEW YEAR.
It is our province to make the home
sanitary, wholesome, sweet and clean
in so far as we care for its plumbing
by modern methods. We bespeak your
orders during 1905. knowing full well
that we can accord you full measure
of satisfaction-even as to price. Glad
to estimate on any job, no matter how
small.
WICKE & CO
Phone 325.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-10
Albuquerque Loses.

Clifton. Ariz.. Aug. 9.-The INC
intosh Browns" have played two OF
the best games OF base ball ever mt
up by an Albuquerque aggregation.
Yesterday at Morenci the Duke CITY
poys were defeated by the Morenci
team BY a score Of I to 4. after 4 bir
crowd OF spectators had Witnessed
what was admitted BY everyone who
saw II to be absolutely. the best game
OF ball ever played on the Morenci
grounds. The fans went Wild at tho
magnificent work OF the Browns and
the home team both, and the New
Mexican players gave the Morenci
boys the stiffest run for their money
that they have vet been up against.
Today at this place Albuquerque
played another beautiful errorless
game. but was again defeated by the
remarkable score OF | to nothing. It
was by far the greatest exhibition
ever seen in Arizona and the best
game ever played by Albuquerque
Both the Morenci and Clifton teams
have some Of the best base ball play
ers In the country and Albuquerque's
laurels are none the less deserved, be.
cause the boys were not chalked up
on the winning side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-10
Leaves Oyster Bay.
Letter From a Brother.

r. ]. Haywood, the wholesale liquor
dealer on the west side, by whom the
late G.. A. Rothgeb has been employ.
ed in the capacity Of bookkeeper and
accountant for the past seven years,
is in receipt Of the following self
explanatory letter from Frank Roth
geb, secretary and treasurer Of the
Quincy. ILL.,, Confectionery company,
a brother of the deceased
Mr.. r. J. Haywood,
Las Vegas, N. NJ.
Dear Sir: | was greatly shocked
and grieved to receive about mid
night last night. your telegram an
nouncing the death Of my brother,
Gus. We were not aware that he was
In bad health, although some time
ago knew of rather sudeen attack
that he had but had hoped for his
complete recovery.
have wired his daughter, Blanche
and hope they will bring his remains
here where he has burial ground In
Woodland cemtery.
Permit me to thank yon for your
kindness In promptly wiring to me the
| sad news of his death.
Yours sincerely,
FRANK ROTHGEB
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-10
RESCUE
OF SEIGLER
EXPEDITION
Arctic Steamer. Terra Nova.
Braves floes Of the North.
ern Fields foe Weeks.
Anthon Flala. the zel0ler Leader. De.
seribes the Achievements and Prlva.
tions Of the Party Since Ship Was
Crushed In Far Northern Bay.

Honnings vaag, Norway, Aug. TO-
The Arctic steamer Terra Nova which
went to the relief Of Fiala's Zeiyler
polar expedition has rescued Fiala
and others connected with the expe.
dition. excepting one Norwegian
seaman. who died from natural
causes. The ship which took out the
expedition was crushed in the Ice.
Thirty-seven members excepting
those who returned to safety are all
In good health despite the depriya.
tons and prolonged Imprisonment in
the Arctic. the expedition having sever.
ed all communication with the outside
world since July. 1903. Anthon Fiala.
the Brooklyn leader OF the expedition.
says: THE rescue was most timely.
We wintered at the bay where early
In the winter Of 1903 the shin was
crushed In the ice. and became total
loss together with big quantities Of
coal and provisions Supplies OF stores
left at Franz Josef Land by yariona
relief parties saved us very serious
privations. Three attempts to reach
nigh latitude failed. Scientific work.
however. as planned. was successfully
carried out by VIM. J. Peters Of the
United States geological survey. Our
rescue was due to the splendid efforts
OF VIM. $. Champ secretary OF the
late VIM, Zeigler. commanding the re-
her expedition, and the untjring ef.
Iorts OF Captain Kjetsden and the
Norwegian officers. and crew who for
SIX weeks persistently forced their
way through solid foes Of Ice"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-10
Fifty Year Term. Excellent City Lighting Contract Made
Ordinance Passes Unanimously After Amendme-t
Mr. Buddecke Required Give 900 Certified Cheek to Make
Improvements Estimated TO Cot $780, 900 Within Year.
Gentleman Announces Plans for Spending
q Half Million.

condition that Mr.. Buddecke deposit
ed certified check for $4,000 to be
forfeited II the proposed improve
ments were not completed within a
year. Mr.. Buddecke expressed his
readiness to accede to this condition.
The franchise was then read and
passed as amended section by sec.
tion. One Of the most important
amendments vas that excluding
freight tran ON the street railway.
A section .ting the city small
dividend Al certain period was
cut ont as l. rce OF future nuisance.
Clauses were inserted providing for
more liberal light contract with the
city and reserving to the
city certain privileges. The com.
plete ordinance as amended appears
in this Issue.
| Alderman Helfrich introduced a res
olution granting to the Fair associa
tion $3.50 to be used In. Illuminating
the city during the fair. President r
e. Twitchell of the fair association
and Treasurer F. H. Pierce advocated
the granting Of the amount and ex
planned the uses to which It would bt
put The resolution passed unani
mously without discussion by the
members of the council.
Judge Long asked the council Il
take steps to provide library fund
He explained that the available funds
had been used up, the library was II
debt and that it was kept open In vic
lation of the city ordinance. Th'
council temporized further, directinI
the city marshal to take steps to col
lect the promissory notes made b,
Subscribers and remaining unpaid.
The council referred specification
for cross walks repaired last year t
the street committee. The clerk wa
ordered to pay $3.50 to Doniacian
Otero. who did some work for Judg
Wooster some weeks ago and ha
been importuning the city council fc
the pay every since.
The ordinance granting the stree
car lighting franchise follows:
Ordinance No. 297.
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-10

ever. His idea Is that fasting Is the
best cure for many bodily Ills and he
has tasted number Of times before,
hut never so long as in the present
instance. A couple Of years ago on
the twenty.first day OF a fast he took
a trip into the hills OF about six miles
and outwalked a companion who had
eaten hearty breakfast He has n
magnificent physique to start with and
while he has lost between thirty and
forty pounds Of flesh he II yet remark
ably strong and takes daily exercise
Of n light form. In his previous fasts
he took n little lemon Juice In water
but this time Is using the water
straight.
After fasting several days a person,
| In a large degree. loses the sense Of
hunger and Mr., Crippen states that
he will eat when hunger returns, and
expects to go forty days or over, In
the meantime he Is under the observa.
tion Of Drs. Gilbert and VanArsdell
and their observations will be tabulat'
"a and the experiment reduced to a
scientific basis for the benefit Of med
ical literature --Alamogordo Adver
tiser,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-10
TEN THOUSAND TENTS.
Contracts For Model Homes For Fra.
ternaI City to Be Let This Month";
Denver Contractor Makes Inquiries.

N. s. Belden has received letter
from Andrew G. McCausland, a Den
yer contractor, who is going to put IN
bid for 10000 tents for which con.
tracts will soon be let by the National
Fraternal Sanitarium committee. MT
McCausland wants to know whether
he can obtain in Las Vegas the lum
Der for the doors, window casing and
floorings of the model tents to bt
erected in Fraternal City. Mr.. Bel
den promptly responded that all the
material required could be bought ant
manufactured in Las Vegas.
The contracts for tents will be le
the latter part Of this month and TN
building will begin the first OF Septem
Der. Las Vegas people are anxiousl!
awaiting the time when the whit
walls of Fraternal City shall he raise
.on the beautifsl grounds adjacent tn
Montezuma.