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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
MINE MEN TO MEET
WORKERS WILL GATHER IN BIR-
 MINGHAM JUNE IF.
Executive Committee of State Pfess Association in Session--Btg Con-
 tract for Wire to Cubs.

Birmingham. March Special )-- The call for the eighth annual conven- tion of District No. 20. Alabama. of the United Mine Workers of America. has been issued by Presidnt Ed. Flynn and Secretary Treasurer J. L. Clemo, the date being fixed for June IF.
 The convention will be held in Bir- mingham and will probably last sev- eral weeks as the strike which has been on at the mines of furnace com panies since last July will be reported on. Officers will be elected and new wage scale will be arranged for those mines in operation. commercial coal mines.
 W. R. Farley, National Executive Committeeman, Ed. Flynn, District PresIent; J. L. Clemo, Secretary Treasurer and B l.. Greer, colored. Vice-President, will be reelected. Nominations for district officers will be made at once, the bylaws requiring nominations to be made sixty days be- fore the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25

Bishop Thomas B. Nicely. of the Meth odIst Episcopal Church. is planning for the erection of Protestant church in Panama. He has almost completed neeotiations for the purchase of the ruins of the Church of Santo Domingo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
NOT GUILTY OF BURGLARY.
Littleton Green, e Negro, Acquitted Q
 inc Charma

Littleton Green, a negro, charged with the burglary of the bakery of Duncan May, was yesterday acquitted by jury In the criminal division of the City Court of Montgomery.
 Walter Boyd. negro. pleaded guilty to assault to murder and E. o. Thors- gaard entered a similar plea to charge of grand larceny.
 The case against Lewis Salkey, the old negro. indicted In 1876 for assault to murder and recently arrested ;n Butler County. was continued until April 6.
 No cases are set for trial in the criminal court today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Chosen Sponsor.

Miss Ruby Mallory of this city has been chosen as sponsor foE. Tennessee Veterans. notice to that effect having reached this city this morning The young lady is a niece of Senator Mall lory of Florida and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mallory of North Pala- fox Street. She Is a very beautiful young lady and the choice is a good one Miss Mallory has accepted the honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Tom Miles Pleadea ov,ltx.

Tom Miles of Randolph County, in- dicted by the last grand jury on charge of illicit distilling. yesterday entered plea of guilty in the United States Court, Judge Thomas G. Jones presiding.
 On payment of s10 execution of the sentence was suspended for the term
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
MAYOR CARR REGISTERS.
He Was Congratulated on Ability {
 He Down Today.

Mayor Thomas H. Carr rode in his carriage to the city registration booth on Commerce Street yesterday after noon and received his certificate to vote in the coming municipal election
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Sewing Machine Needles

for all makes of machines at Five Cents per package. and everything else pertaining to sewing machines at great ly reduced prices. Look for the red S. l04 Dexter Ave. Montgomery, Ala.
 adv-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Capital Cases Set

The clerk of the criminal court of Jefferson County today set the capital cases for the April term. Forty-five cases of murder. highway robbery and other charges which are punishable with death or life time in the peniten- tiray were placed on the calendar, in cluding the cases against Mrs. Rosa Herring. for the killing of her hus- band; A. J. .sMothershed for the killing of A. Hambrick; Hollis Parish. for the killing of George Leonard; Jim and John Blackstock and John Latham. three Atlanta boys, for highway rob- bery; and others.
 Every effort is to be made to try the old cases as soon as possible. resolu- tions adopted by the judges of the court being that cases set will be call ed on the dates fixed before hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Henry Scott Under Arrest.

Sheriff Burgin of Jefferson County. has been informed that Henry Scott, a negro, wanted in this city. so alleged, for killing another negro a few months since at the Hillman Hotel, has been arrested at Pensacola, Fla. Chief Dep uty Sheriff Stradford will leave here in the morning for Pensacola to bring Scott back for trial,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Looking for the ships.

morning, anxious1y awaiting the sight of naval ships which are due here either today or Saturday. There is no late information from the vessels movements except that the squadron have been separated on account of the trouble existing in San Domingo, and that the two dozen vessels which were originally planned to visit this place at the same time will come separately. either Saturday or Sunday. There are eight of these heavy fighters. Should they reach the port tomorrow, they will be cleaned up at once and be thrown open to visitors on the follow ing day. Should the day be fair. every excursion craft in the bay will be taxed to accommodate the crowd which will surge forward to get a glimpse of the fine ships and hav> an opportunity of renewing very pleasant acauaintances among the sailors and the officers.
 The information Is given out from official sources that the ships will lin. ger in this vicinity until the latter part of May. which will mean that sixty days of pleasure will be enioyec while the jolly sailor Is in port. Last season carefully compiled statistics make out that there was expended more than one and a quarter million dollars by the seamen. This naturally gives an impetus to business that places all the lines in great activity, ana helps the town along very much. Blew Wrong Whistle,
 An amusing case came out in the Mayors Court this morning when Gus Richardson, assistant floor manager'' at negro Dall which was given last night, was arraigned on a charge of having interfered with an officer. The negro. in calling for music by means of a whistle. established the fact that he lost his presence of mind. for in stead of the music whistle" as they termed it, distress call from a police whistle carried by the negro, was heard. Officer Schmitz heard the blasts and hurried down for an investigation. The facts were learned and a case was made against Richardson. Acting Mayor Maura this morning thought that a fine of $7.50 should have a last ing effect and 1t was imposed.
 Mysterious Railroad Movements.
 Several railroad men, said to be be- hind movements for the building Of lines into this city. are in Pensacola today but they will give out nothing at all in the shape of information In fact. the movements of the gentlemen have been so guarded that they have refused to register at the hotel at which they have been living while in the city
 Rumors have been thick for the past few days. bst the general public at this point has been duped so many times by false rumors and false moves that 1t has become skepticaI on all stories of projected railroads The gentlemen here today, however, are working at something that they do not want to be forestalled in, and that is the reason, 1t is stated, that they are maintaining such a secrecy regarding their movements. It is promised that the full story would be made public next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-25
Putting up Houses.

Forty acres of land have been recent ly purcahsed by J. O. Thompson, or this city. lying between Birmingham and Bessemer, on which a large num- Der of residences are being built.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, APRIL Is. 1905.

of forest and TAI species of wood,
some of it the most valuable in the
world. The timber of the islands is
estimated as having a value of $1,000
100000. There are also valuable coal
deposits. Ii is often said that we paid
$50, 100000 for islands. That is a mis-
statment. Spain was paid that sum
for certain expenditures. but no money
was paid for the islands.
1t must be admitted that the value
of the islands is almost beyond CON-
putation, but making them yield up
this treasure is another proposition.
Aside from the twenty millions paid
to Spain, above referred to, the Philip
pines have cost this government mil
lions in blood and money. and the end
is not yet; millions more must be ex-
pended before the treasures of the
new possessions are to be unlocked,
and anything like return be made for
the cost the United States has incur.
red.
Some time in the distant future
these islands may be brought within
the radius of profitable investment,
but it is prbably safe to say that no
man living to-day will see the time
when they are not financial burden
on this government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

A writer in the Bradehtown Journal
can get up more enthusiasm about the
starting of prosaic street car line
than an average person could about
. thousand mile voyage IN an air ship.
Here's enthusiasm for you:
The trolley cars have started again,
How the fact thrills our heart, what a
feeling of comfortable anticipation it
brings even to muscle and bone
mostly bone. How we have wished
for it. longe0 for 1t, How we have
listened for the hurrying clang of the
motorman's bell, and the mellow rum
BILE of the wheels, How the nickles
have burned with anxiety to fall into
the conductors hand, Weary has
been the waiting, likewise the walk
ing, Now let us all take a ride,
Hurrah for the new engine, hurrah for
John Graham, hurrah for everybody,
the cars are running,i
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
WIN. r. HEARST ON
WIN. J. BRYAN.
4 Il & Z & K &
Montgomery Journal.

In a recent interview William r.
Hearst said that William J. Bryan was
the only available candidate for pres
ident OF the United States in 1908.
The republican party, he said in
substance, is fringed around by trusts,
tariffs and national bankism- But
there is an immense American vote
inside the party that is rebelling and
will rebel against such leadership.
The democratic party as shown in the
campaign of 1904, is surrounded By
goldbugism, trustism and socialism,
but in that party there Is an immense
American vote that showed its hand
in. the last November election. These
two clements of American citizenship
are above price and are not to be pur-
chased. They are independent Amer
can citizens. They have long sought
a leader who is constant. fearless, and
will lead them, and Willim Jennings
Bryan is their man. President Roove-
welt will lead his following into the
Bryan democracy, and Bryan will car
ry the country in sweep.
When Mr.. Heart was asked If he
would sign this statement, this -Dolit-
ioal prophecy, he said he would nd
he did.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
fncapacifafed Warships
S
from, the Mobile Register.

other, launched in the same wear. cost
more than 100000. A third put
into service only sixteen years AGO.
represented an original outlay in exc
cess of s1.O00.000. Two or three Of
the somewhat older boats cost from
s., 000, 900 to $500. 900 each. The 10
tai amount realized from the sale NJ
the thirty-one vessels was $500 500
compared with an aggregate cost N
SIS, zoo, 900.
This affords very logical reasons
why the big navy" idea does not mAat
with the appreciation of that portion
of the public in the habit Of thinking
and giving due weight 10 sensible con-
clusions. The people Of America As
a rule, are astute in financial matters
and do not take TO an idea of inves7.
ment that does not premise some as
sured return, and the short-liyed ba.-
tleship costs too much money 70 af
ford proper return during its brief
span.
There is another reason chat might
be considered along this line, Recent
ly an opinion was expressed by ex-
perts that the cumbersome warships
had outlived its usefulness. and that
the day is not far distant when such
vessels would be things of the past,
and some later and more symmetrical
machines of destruction would be re-
CURED for naval service. If this bs
SO before the United States eontem-
plates a navy of the dimensions desired
by Capt. Hobson, it would be well to
give inventive genius few years more
of time in which TO figure out Just
what the innovation on the warship
will be- In that event We would at
least be modern and in the fashion
when we go out to clear the high
seas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
CUPID DEFEATED.

A half repentant bachelor, with quite
a pile of rocks,
Dropped in one day. beside the way,
and bought a pair OF socks.
Arrived at home-romantic joy.-he
wond'ringly Drew out
A note deep hidden in the hose-from
some fair hand, no doubt.
era twenty years of age" it read,
land called country belle,
With you I'd like to correspondent
you will never tell:
My object matrimony is, and yours,
hope, the same;
II you'll ADDRESS me, I'll respond.
And then she wrote her name.
On fire with hope, the bachelor that
very evening wrote.
And folded his epistle with a kiss in
side the note.
Sly Cupid had him in his mesh-no
very clever catch,
For, after all, quite foolish is a half
repentant bach.
But, oh, how sheepish did he feel
when from the fair unknown
This answer came, TO quench his lame:
IAN old maideI have grown.
Alas, twas forty years ago ! planned
that fonG surprise,
Defeated by q heartless wretch who
wouldn't ADVERTISED"
Prom Printers Ink.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

The policy OF a greater navy, aa-
yocated by Captain Richmond Pearson
Hobson. mas attracted some attention,
and, in proposition, has teen discuss
ed. In the discussion the proposition
has not met with endorsement from
those who have given the matter
thought beyond the spectacular fea-
ture of a great pageant and the pres
tige it would give the United States
abroad.
A strong argument against the prop
osition is, that aside from the politi-
cal aspect attending upon the building
of big navy" there is also an eco
nomic feature that questions the wis
dom Of congress annual appropriation
of millions for battlsships- This
economic problem lies in considera-
ton of the short life Of the average
battleship. Experience gained from
the Japanese Russian war indicates
strong possibility that a battleship be-
gun this year may be so far surpassed
by later inventions and ideas of great
eT utility, as to be obsolete before it IS
finished. Indeed, It is fact that Of
ten battleships that have cost millions
of dollars have gone to the junk pile
before they have seen the service OF
decade. ~
Great Britain furnishes a striking
illustration showing the rapidity with
which a bset!eship may become prac-
tically useless and practically value
less. in the enforced disposition at
auction Of thirty-one British war YES
sells. They brought less than 5 per
cent. of their original cost, and sew
eral Of them were considerably less
than twenty years old. One of the
cruisers sod was completed in 1888 at
a cos. of more than $2.500,000. An
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
STATISTICS OF
The PHILIPPINES.

The following interesting statistics
regarding the Philippine Islands and
comment thereon is from the columns
OF the esteemed Mobile Register:
The number of the islands, In the
Philippine group has been estimated
1T from 600 to 1,200. but the census
recently taken shows that there are
3,141 islands, and of these two exceed
10000 square miles in area, nine have
1000 square miles and upward, TWEEN
ty are between 100 and 1000, seventy
three are between 10 and 100 and 262
are between l and 10 square miles.
Over 400 are less than one square
mile. The total area is 1l5,o26 square
miles. There are $4,000 square miles
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

Joseph Jefferson. dean Of the Ameri-
can stage, who immortalized Irving's
quaint character, the kindly Rip Van
Wrinkle, has passed to the Great Be-
yond and by his death the world has
cost one of natures true noblemen.
Ills lovable traits of character en-
deared him to all and his demise will
be sincerely mourned throughout the
Hand. May he rest in peace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
The Versatile Sam Harvey.

1t was in the lobby of this self-sama
Tallahassee hotel 1.-THE Leon) that Jim
Alexander and Sam Harvey had their
famous shooting match over a little
disagreement arising from this same
Call contest The former is in De.
Land pFaetieing law and growing or
anges. Sam Harvey is somewhere in
Cuba, but wherever he goes he will
take with him to the grave, and be-
yond, the reputation of being one OF
the most versatile men who ever col
lected Florida sandspurs Oh the fringes
OF his trousers.-Jaeksonville Times
Union.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

Perhaps it is well that Admiral
Robley d. Evans is not in command
of the yankee squadron near the Rus
so-Japanese naval fighting zone.-Mi-
ami Metropolis.
Softly, softly, there. If any circum.
stances should arise requiring inter.
ference by Uncle Sans fleet, Flight
ing Bob" Evans would. 1t seems to US
be q mighty good man to have around
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
State Life Insurance.

stale Lie insurance.
The question whether the state of
Florida shall engage in the life in
surance business Is now one OF the
most momentous before the people.
A strong recommendation favorable
to this policy was made in Governor
Broward's recent biennial message to
the legislature There has yet been
no disclosure Of the lawmakers atti-
tude toward that recommendation, but
1t is noteworthy that the movement
along this general line of thought has
gained great Roadway in the last few
years,
It is a significant fact that Cover
nor Broward's message was followed
within forty-eight hours by vigorous,
forceful editorial in Mr.. William Ran
dolph Hearst's metropolitan newspa-
per, the New York American. setting
forth practically the same ideas and
arguments that Gov. Broward had al
ready advanced.
The trend of the times is unmistak-
able. The Chicago election last week
was a revelation, a certain index Of
popular sentiment II is not yet uni
versaI sentiment, but Industrial and
social conditions are rapidly turning
the minds of the people in that direc-
ton.
Governor Broward's message and
Mr.. Hearst's editorial utterances are
advance bugle blasts OF great eco
nomic and political development In
America. The facts upon which both
of these publicists build up their poi
icies are certainly impressive Their
logo is not easily assailable, and the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
In-Re Salaries.

One OF the most important meas
ures that will be considered by the
present legislature is an increase of
salaries OF state officials.
From the Governor down this state
is behind in this important matter.
Compared with the states that think
their chief executive should live on the
honor Of the Office, together with a
glass OF water and a toothpick. this
state pays her Governor a good sal
airy But compared with those that
endeayor to pay their governors a
sum sufficient to recOmpense them for
the time and labor they devote to the
interests OF the commonwealth. Flor
ida has not done anything to brag
upon, particularly if we expect him to
maintain himself and his family-and.
parenthetically, the present Governor
OF Florida is no believer in race sui
eide, being the proud father OF seven
daughterS-in manner consistent
with his dignity and social position.
The Governor of this state should bs
paid at least $1,000 a year This is
very much less than the salary of a
eoachman of New York millionaire.
but is probably all the State can af-
ford just now.
Circuit judges in Florida are also
badly undergrad Their $4,000 q year
does not pay first class lawyer in
surrendering, as he must do to a great
extent. almost entirely, his private
practice. There are a half a dozen
or more lawyers In Tampa alone whose
practice brings them in more than four
times the salary of the circuit Judge,
in whose ability. elaboration and in
tegrity rest the highest interests of the
circuit Is il fair that he should re-
ceive such small salary? Four thou
sand year should be the least thought
of.
While adequate salaries do not re-
move the liability of public servants
falling into the seductive snares OF
bribery and graft" it will have a ten
dency to lessen the temptation BY rails
ing the price, as between a suscepti-
bic rich man and a susceptible poor
man, the latter will go the cheaper.
II 1t be true that every man has his
price" the state can best protect itself
Dy making the price" a high one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
Ample Remuneration.

Col WALES no doubt performed good
service in the interest Of this state,
and TO his efforts is largely due the
credit of collecting that Indian War
claim, but a majority of the legisla-
tors believe that SIS. 900 would be am
pie remuneration for his work.-Palat.
ka Times-Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
What's the Difference?

But the judge who charges the full
SO day while living in boarding
house where he Is charged 81 or 81,
putting the difference in his pocket,
has fllched from the governmental
lanta Constitution.
Where is the difference between that
and legislator riding on a railroad
pass and collecting mileage from the
state and putting the whole mileage in
his pocket?-Gainesvill Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
A Talented Writer.

Some Of the most entertaining let
tiers coming from Tallahassee are writ
ten to the Florida Sun by Miss Jeffer-
son Bell, the talented city editor Of
the Daily Capital Wonder if she likes
old widowers?-Perry Topics.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
Fine Lot Of Statesmen.

Taliahasseeans are asserting that
the present legislature is composed
OF the best looking and most intelh-
gent lot of statesmen that ever gath
cred within the state halls. At last
our ne1ghbors are working in the
right direction for governors man
sion Experience is our best teacher
after all.-Quincy Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

1t begins to look as though all the
correspondents with the Russian and
Japanese armies in Manchuria had
thrown up their jobs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
Senators Easy-eoine.

Flofida's senate is an easy-going
body. 1t adjourns each Friday morn
ing so that the members may spend
awhile with the folks at home and get
back in time TO resume their arduous
I'd labors on Monday afternoon fol-
lowing. Maybe things VIII be differ
ent along toward the shank; OF the
session. as Setter would say.-Madi-
son New Enterprise
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
To Insure les Passage.

To Insure les Passage.
Pensacola negroes have sent lobby
to Tallahassee to insure the passage
of the Jim Crow" bill by working
against it. Nowhere is the separation
the bill provinces for more demanded
by the whites.-Times-Un
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

They say Admiral Togo us now in
the same fix that Admiral Dewey was
after the battle of Manila. II this is
really a fact, Lord help the Russians.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

The Tampa Times says "Taliaferro
spoke his thanks" What did you ex-
pect him to dosing 'em?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25
White Democratic
Ticket.

UUsss6S SSBssOOs SsS
Ticket.
Fer Mayor:
CHAS. H. BLISS.
For Marshal:
C. F. SCHAD.
For Tax-Collector:
JNO. CARY WHITING. =. =.
For Treasurer:
WIN. G. DALEY.
sFor Aldermen at Large:
Precinct 12-
CHAS. H. GINGLES.
Precinct Is
Waf HAYS.
For Precinct Aldermen:
Precinct 12- SIS
A. H. D.ALEMBERTE -
Precinct 10
P. K. YONGE.
Precinct II
JAS. McHUGH.
Precinct Is
w. B. WRIGHT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-25

Henry Watterson was. really i'm
pressed by the bay of Naples.-Age-
Herald.
When Hank gets through galleping
around the OLD world he should take
a trip to Pensacola if he wants to see
the real thing in the bay line.