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The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
VOODOO DOCTOR
PLACED ON TRIAL
KILLED WHITE INFANT AND RE
MOVED HEART FOR A SICK
PERSON TO EAT.
BY Associated Press.

New York, March 23-;King" Bou-
court, negro of African descent, has
been placed on trial under the charge
made some months ago Of killing a
white child twenty months old, cables
the Herald's havana correspondent.
The child's body was found at Guira
de Melena, horribly mutilated and
with the heart removed. Charges
We're made that BoucOurt posed as a
"Voodoo'' Doctor and that when an old
negress consulted him for treatment
he advised that her only remedy was
TO eat the heart of a white person.
Kidnapping the child is alleged to
have followed. A dozen negroes were
arrested on charge of being accesso-
ries to the crime.
Owing to the great fear in which
the "Voodoo" doctors are held there
has been great difficulty thus far in
obtaining evidence. The trial is at
tracing much interest in Havana.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BIG MEETING ALSO
HELD IN PENSACOLA.

A large number of naval stores
operators held a meeting in this city
yesterday, when the question of form
ing a big combine was considered.
Plans for the formation of a 100000
export company were discussed and
definite action decided upon.
For several years the factors, as
well as operators, have been selling
their products to the Shotter Co., and
a number of other concerns, including
indirectly the Standard Oil Company.
Now these big concerns will meet with
opposition.
The meeting yesterday decided to
incorporate a company capitalized at
S1,000,000, and committees were ap-
pointed to make application for a char
ter and attend to the Incorporation.
1t is the understanding that the
operators will subscribe $500, 600 of the
capital stock. OF the remainder $780,.
600 Will be held in the treasury to be
divided among the turpentine produc-
ers later, leaving S250,000 to be sub
scribed by the factors.
j. P. Williams and John r. Young.
of Savannah; w. B. Coachman, c. H.
Barnes, and John Henderson, Of Jack.
sonville, were appointed a committee
to draw up a charter and solicit SUP
scriptions.
The new company will operate in
opposition to the trust, and will ex-
port naval stores from Pensacola.
Jacksonville and other heretofore clos.
ed ports. The trust is known as the
big Four" and is composed Of S. p.
Shotter Co, the Standard Oil Com
pany, Patterson, Downey & Co, AMI
the Antwerp Naval Stores Company.
The fight between the new company
and those which have been controlIfng
the business for many years will be
very lively and will be watched
with interest.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Arctic Exploration Ship
ofLieuf. Peary Launched

1.500. Her model is similar to modern
built steamwhalers, but rather more
sharp, the particular features being
her long. high, raking bow, overhang-
ing stern and general wedge-snape at
the sides, in order that she may be
lifted in the ice. The steamship was
built of white oak, the frames being
treble and close together with double
planking, making the walls from "a to
80 inches thick. The keel is 16 inches
thick. but false keels. and keelson form
a backbone projecting six feet under
the entire length of the vessel. The
bow is backed by twelve feet of solid
dead wood Her engine and boilers
will develop from 1000 to 1,500 horse
power. Her cost, when ready for sea,
will be 100000 The funds for the
vessels construction were supplied by
the Peary Arctic Club of New York.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
THOUSANDS
OF IMMIGRANTS
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT
NEW YORK ALMOST SWAMP
ED BY SPRING RUSH
FROM EUROPE.
BY Associated Press.

New York, March 23.-The spring
rush of immigration has almost
swamped the government officials at
Ellis Island. In three days $4,000
spring immigrants have reached this
port.
1t is feared that Ellis Island win
be taxed beyond its capacity during
April and May. The steerage capac-
ity on all Of the principal steamship
lines already is booked many weeks
ahead and the companies are putting
on extra steamers. Over 1000 Russian
Hebrews have reached here since the
first Of the month but the immigra-
tion from Italy leads the list with
$4,000. The per centage Of Hungarian
immigration is also showing a remark
able increase
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
sy Associated Press.

Bucksport, Maine, March 2.-Com
mander Robert E. Perry's Arctic ex'
ploratfon steamship, which was
launched here to-day, was designed by
naval Architect William H. Vincent OF
New York and it is claimed is the re-
suit of all that experience in Arctic
navigation to this date can suggest
She is considered the strongest in con
struction. most powerful and best
equipped craft for combating the Arc
tic ice ever built. The vessel is de
scribed as "a three-masted fore and
aft .schooner-rigged steamship, with
auxiliary sail power" Her principal
dimensions are:
Length over all, 1872 feet; beam, 35.5
feet; depth, 1913 feet; mean draft with
stores, II feet; gross tonnage, GA tons
and estimated displacement about
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BY Associated Press.

St Petersburg, March 2S.-On Fri
day the NOvOe Vremya viii publish q
remarkable dispatch from a cores
pondent in the field who discussed
The cause Of the Russian reverses anG
contrasts the spirit with which Russia
and Japan are conducting the war
The dispatch bitterly arraigns those
elements in Russia who are nourish.
ing the propaganda on defeats in the
lar east and says:
Scat rering, in the hour Of defeat,
broadcast among the heartSick sold
iers. ordinations urging them to
cease fighting and SURRENDER enumer-
ates four cases Of misfortune. First,
failure TO Cssahlish before the war an
adequate intelligence department in
Nanchuria or 10 make other prepara-
lions COntrastei with the japanese &C
-!yity in that direction. Second, Rus
sia Is dependent upon a single rail
road, while the japanese have many
bases with the possibility of eStab-
ist-ng new ones at any point on the
coast Third, the differences of many
officers, who made mistakes of exc
yu-n 10 The most carefully thought
uur plans of the commander. and
whose technical education has not
Sept pace with the artillery they are
required 10 handle Fourth, victory
1esis not with the army but with the
Ration"
Concluding the correspondent pleads
Tor few words Of encouragement and
acknowledgement that the ninety
thousand Vho fell at Mukden are not
an mappreciated sacrifice, so that
others in dying may bless the father
-and for which they fell.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BY Associated Press.

Brocton, Mass, March 2S.-Public
funerals were held to-day for more
than two scores of persons who lost
their lives last Monday in the explos-
ion and fire which created the greatest
calamity in the history of the city
and one of the greatest New England
has ever known. Twenty thousand of
Brocton's inhabitants work in the
great shoe factories of the city, and
all that vast number Joined to-day in
the public manifestation of sorrow.
Sixty factories closed their doors.
Business as far as possible was sus-
pended. Street cars did not run du--
ing the funeral services, and traffic on
the street was almost entirely stopped.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
NOTED ROBBER
MADE ESCAPE
DASHED INTO HEAVY WOODS
NEAR UNITED STATES PRIS-
ON ON McNEILL'S
ISLAND.
BY Associated Press.

Tacoma, Wash, March 23.-AIberJ
F. Bell. one of the most noted robbers
in the United States. has made sue
cessful dash for liberty at the United
States prison on McNeill's island and
escaped into the heavy wood near the
prison.
The bloodhounds at the prison were
Immediately pressed into service.
Bell is wanted in many cities in the
United States, and was arrested here
last April for stealing mail pouch
at Seattle and sentenced to two
years Imprisonment.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
TAMPERED WITH
WATER SUPPLY
PRESIDENT FISH SAYS UNKNOWN
PERSONS DID THE WORK TO
AID INcENDIARIES.
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, March 2S.-A dispatch to
the Inter-ocean from New Orleans
says:
According to a statement made here
by President Stuyvesant Fish, of the
Illinois Central railroad, the water
supply of the Stuyvesant dock (that
company's local shipping terminaD
which was destroyed by fire recently,
entailing a loss of S3,50O,000, was
tampered with by unknown persons,
ostensibly for the purpose of aiding
the incendiaries.
Il do not care to say anything about
the origin of the fire until the investi-
cation has been concluded" said Mr.
Fish, "but | do know that our water
supply was tampered with on tha
night in a manner which prevented us
from saving much property. In some
places it was completely turned off,
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BY Associated Press.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 23.-Naval
stores factors and operators represent
ing the industry in Florida, Georgia
and Alabama, met here to-day, three
hundred being present and organized
the Naval Stores Export Company,
with one million dollars capital stock,
sixty per cent. of which will be sub
scribed by the operators. The com
pany was organized to protect Jack
sonville and other Florida ports. which
have been closed markets on account
of the refusal of exporters to accept
goods at Florida ports at Savannah
prices.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BY Associated press.

Pittsburg, March 23.-Two meu were
hanged here to-day and the first un,
successful hanging was recorded in
Allegheny county. Reno Dardaniel
went TO the scaffold first and his neck
was broken. VIM. ]. Biers followed
him and when the trap was sprung
the knot Of the moose pulled away,
precipitating him TO the ground. For
about one minute he staggered around
under the scaffold and then Sheriff
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
LONDON TAKES
JAPANESE BONDS
LOAN FOR $15o,ooo,ooo SUCCESS
FULLY NEGoTIATED-HALF
WILL BE TAKEN IN
THIS COUNTRY.
BY Associated Press.

New YORK, March 23.-NegotiatiOns
for the Japanese government to float a
loan of one hundred and fifty million
dollars have been successfully con.
cluded in London, the loan to bear
four ana one-half per cent interest
and be secured by a first mortgage on
the tobacco monopoly. Half of the
entire loan will be taken in this coun-
try. The term Of maturity of the new
loan has not been disclosed nor has
the subscription price been revealed
but it is understood that Japan was
given better terms than in the two
previous loans.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Meetings and Pensacola az n'cn ""On
Export Company Was Formed 10 7an0'e rTO-
duct at Closed Ports.
PUBLIC FUNERALS OF
BROCTON FIRE VICTIMS
TWENTY THOUSAND WORKERS JOINED IN MANIFEST
TIoN OF PUBLIC soRRoW-sIxTY FACTORIES CLOSED
THROUGHOUT =.

Everywhere flags at half-mast and
buildings draped with long black
streamers attested to the presence OF
a great universal bereavement. March
ing bodies of silent men, accompanied
by band and drum corps, evidenced the
general sympathy with these left be-
hind by the men and women who went
TO work Monday morning and never
returned to their homes.
During the forenoon the bodies OF
the fifty-five victims recovered from
the factory ruins were placed in cask-
cts. Three public funerals were ar
ranged, one at the city theatre another
at the Porter Congregational church,
the third at st. Paul's Episcopal
church.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
HORRIBLE SCENE AT
PITTSBURG HANGING
MOOSE SLIPPED AND CONDEMNED GROUND.
AFTER STAGGERING AROUND MINUTE WAS CAUGHT

JAMES n. HYDE

Dickson caught him and removing the
moose and black cap. carried hin into
the Jail. He was not badly rur. The
rope was again adjusted anu Biers
pale and trembling. was again placed
on the scsffold and the trap sprung.
This time there was no mishap and
death resulted from strangulation.
Biers was convicted, on his own con-
fession of the killing of August ].
Layton, at Turtle Creek, Pa. Dar-
daniel killed TLos. Sinclair at I'm
perial.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Elaborate Reception 10
Re Given German Emperor

has no political significance as a de-
monstration against France. French
officials are satisfied that Germany
has no political designs on Morocco
and have pointed out that if German
activity results in an interruption Of
the French policy it will. encourage
Morocco to revert to the old regime OF
barbarism and anarchy.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Sensational Charge Made
I'm Green and Gaynor Case

sonalities were indulged in. Lafaon-
taine Indignantly denied the charge
but agreed to withdraw and allow the
case to be tried before Chief Justice
Lacoste. Donald McGitre, who repre-
sented the United States. chaTacteriz-
ed the accusation as a falsehood ana
il was his suggestion to have the case
tried before the chief justice. The
matter will be argued later.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BATTLE BETWEEN
COLLEGE MEN
WV FRESHMEN AT COLORADO
SO7OoL or MINES BADLY IN
'NREo IN CLASS
ENCOUNTER.
sy Associated Press.

z 1----L !, - Co.. March 23.-Harley
- -,.,L, ,aL,l, DelFer, anl Arthur J. Weinig
=. ---as -aLso' Col both freshment at
= - s.-e soa-e scAoo- Of mines. are suffer.
- + IN - lI-e0 received in a battle
.--'.--. - occurred between freshmen and
- --aores. Clapp is unconscious from
ss.--o-Ssion - OF the brain and nav
: eng Is Injured internally and
. % q critical condition
.---.. = lsAl beginning al . O'Clock in the
,--.-..---.S ,--.-..S and continuing intermittently
c,.[t ,..t,7-'ut the day eliminated in a
e. - or The campus a. dusk A rough
e.. -.lleie hight lasting an 7lour and
: :. a. q. followed in which q number of
students were bruised and cut
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BY Associated Press.

Paris, March 23.-Dlspatches from
Tangier say the German, Spanish and
Moorish elements are preparing an
elaborate reception for Emperor Will
liam on the occasion of his visit to
Morocco. 1t is now generally ac-
cepte6 here that the Emperor's visit
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
BY Associated Press.

Montreal, March 2S.-Consideraoie
excitement was caused in the magls'
trate's court TO-DAY when counsel Tor
Greene and Gaynor virtually accused
Judge I.afontaine, the extradltlon
commissioners, of being under contract
with the United States in connection
v-itb the extradition case. Many per
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24

San Domingo. March 2s.-It is ru-
mored that at a meeting of the Jami-
net party it was resolved TO telegraph
followers of the former aspirant TO the
presidencv at Monte Christi to prepare
for a struggle. The government IS tax
ing precautions to meet the coming
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
RUSSIA ALSO
AFTER MONEY
Rv Assoeiated Press.

st. Petersburg, March ga pre-
liminary contract vas signed to-day
with a number of Russian banks for
an issue of seventy-fiye million dol
lars of the proposed internal loan of
one hundred millions, the bonds to
bear interest at five per cent and be
redeemable in fifty years at the issue
price,
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Chanutu Occupied.

Toxic. March % noon An Off
ca report from imperial army head
quarters SAYS:
'orr detachment pursuing the en-
e1y entered ChangJu on March 2lst
a. 2:36 p. m.
A large body of the enemy. in dis
order. IS rerreauing toward the north.
ess-- along the line Of the railway.
A part OF the enemy's cavalry was
na-.ed ar q point within two miles
oO--h OF -nangtu."
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Serious Trouble Brewing
In San Domingo Republic

event and the situation, though quiet
at present, is critical
The Belgian minister here fled a
strong protest against delay in the
settlement of mis- governments finan-
cial claims, and a demand for prompt
action in the matter. The minister
leaves tomorrow for Havana.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24

Chicago, March 23.-Twelve out-of-
town witnesses. supposed to be EN-
ployees of various retail meat dealers
and packing firms, nave thus far testi-
fed before the grand jury which is
hearing evidence against the so-called
beef trust, but the censorship against
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Witnesses Against Beef
Trust Strictly Censored

publicity is so strict that witnesses
fear to tell their names.
1t was learned tonight that evidence
is sought concerning the prices re-
tailers are forced to pay the packers
and prices the packing concerns paid
cattle raisers for beef and hogs.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
REFUSED PETITION
OF "RuFFALo BILL"
Rv Associated Press.

Sheridan, Wyo., March 23-The
district court to-day refused the peti-
tion of Col w. F. Cody (Bufalo BID
for a divorce.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
No News of Encounters.

s Petersburg. March 23.-General
;, ,,----t.llch re.egraphed under cate of
.-a.-a y that he had no news of any
-, SS->'l'l'eIs with the japanese on
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
CONTRASTS WAR SPIRIT
OF RUSSIA AND JAPAN
Russian Correspondent in the Arsns
Officials Conduct OF Operations
in the RfanchuFisn Campaign.
GIVES CAUSE OF
RUSSIAN DEFEAT
Government Failed 10
Adequately Prepare
for WsF--OmceFS
Inemcfents

UNABLE TO EXECUTE PLANS OF
COMMANDER BECAUSE THEIR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION HAD
NOT KEPT PACE WITH ARTIL
LERY THEY WERE REQUIRED
TO HkNDLE-woMEN ORDERED
FROM VLADIvosTocK.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
Women Must Leave.

s. Petersburg. March 23.-It is an.
bounced here that all women have
Nee1 ordered 10 leave Vladivostock.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-24
FLORIDA PORTS
TO BE PROTECTED
Exporters Have Hifl1-
ePf0 Refused Goods
on Savannah
Price Basis.

a COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO
DRAFT CHARTER AND SECURE
Observation-Disclosures TIMES
EXPECTED IN NAVAL STORES
MARKET WHEN ORGANIZATION
HAS BEEN PERFECTED AND
BUSINESS COMMENCED.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-16

We clip the following from the
New Orleans Picayune OF last
Thursday. We heartily agree
with Senator Peterman in his
views, and believe that if such a
bill as he speaks Of was introduced
it would meet with practically nc
opposition. Following is the tel
egram:
"Franklin, La, Dec. 13.-Dis-
cu--ing the football situation with
your correspondent. and the prob
ability Of bill being introduced
at the next session of the Legisla-
ture, prohibiting or regulating the
game, State Senator Wilson I.
Petcrman, from the Eleventh Dis
trict said to-day that it was pos
~iDle that such bill would be
introduced, but that never having
played or thoroughly understood
the game he could only give the
viewpoint of a spectator.
Senator Peterman said, how
ever, that it seemed to him that
some charge might be made in
the game that would render a
player less liable to injury, and
that he was greatly in favor Of
making the change, if it is possible
TO do SO.
Senator Peterman could give
no opinion Of what action the Leg
i-lature would take on such bill,
a. he had never had occasion to
discuss the matter with any of the
other mem bers.'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-16

The way Of the transgressor is
hard indeed. To date the record
stands this way: James w. Alex
ander, president Of the Equita BILE
Life, resigned and in sanitarium.
Equitable Vice President James
Haxen Hyde sold out and driven
abroad in disgrace and derision.
Equitable Comptroller Thos. D.
Jordan in hiding. President Nc
Curdy. Of the Mutual Life, resigned
and about to follow Alexander to
g sanitarium. "Judge" Andrew
Hamilton, head lobbyist of the
big three" exile and q dodger of
the legislative investigation. g.
" Perkins, Morgan's man and
vice-president Of the New York
Lite, down and out. President
Mccall, Of the New York Life.
still hangs on but sure to 90 the
wAy Of the other two.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-16
Federal Control of Insurance.

There are many who will not
agree with President Roosevelt's
conclusions as to bringing the
insurance companies under federal
control. His conclusions SO far as
they are based on the inability
OF the State governments to deal
with and correct the evils Of GER
tain insurance companies seems
to be a matter which may arouse
adverse criticism. 1t is to he noted
that the very discussion which
hi, aroused the widespread in
tercst resulting in agitation tor
better methods came from the
State initiative. The States are
regulating and controlling the
operations of banks, saving banks.
which are only another form OF
insurance protection, trust COM
panies and many other financial
interests. These are being well
managed and are meeting the
needs of the public. OF the in
surance companies the vast ma
jority appear 80 be well managed
in the interests Of the policy
holders.
1t may we'll be doubted whether
the people of the United States
are ready to accept the conclusion
that the mere fact of the federal
control is an assurance Of honest
ard equitable administration of
the affairs Of these great compan-
les, especially in view of the dis
closures of the postotfice corrup-
ton at Washington and Of pecu-
lation in me other branches Of
tn public service.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-16
ORDINANCE No. 11S.

To levy, collect and enforce the pay.
payment of an annual license tax
upon all persons, associations OF
persons, business firms and
corporations, carrying on the
business of retail liquor dealer
within the corporate limits of the
town of Franklin, for the year
1906, and all years subsequent
thereto, and to provide for the
payment of interest and attorneys
fees in default thereof.
SECTION /. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Council of the town of
Franklin, that there is hereby levied
an annual license tax for the year
1906, and all subsequent years, upon
each person, association of persons.
business firm or corporation, carry
ing on the business of retail dealer in
distilled, alcoholic or malt liquors,
within the corporate limits of the town
of Franklin, which license tax shall
be Five Hundred (S5O0.O0) Dollars for
each such person, association, firm or
corporation. carrying on each bust
ness.
SECTION 2. Be it further ordained,
etc. That the said license tax shall
become due and collectable on the first
day of January of each year; and shall
become delinquent on the fifteenth day
of January of each year.
SECTION ;. Be it further ordained.
etc. That after the first day of Jan.
uary of each year, the said license
tax shall bear interest at the rate of
Two z per cent. per month, until paid.
And if not paid by the fifteenth day of
) anuary of each year, the same shall
be placed in the hands of the City
Attorney for collection, in which event
the said delinquent shall be chargeable
with Ten no per cent additional, as
attorneys fees, upon the aggregate
amount thereof.
SECTION 4. BE it further ordained,
tic. That this ordinance shall take |
effect from and after. the first day of
January, 1906; and all ordinances or