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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
PANEL ACCEPTED
And Ready to Hear Evidence
When Death Interfered.
THE FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF
KINGS DEATH MADE By A
HALF cRAzED PRISONER. WHO
CLAIMED DEATH CAME TO HIM
AND ASKED If HE WAS READY.
Special to The journal.

De Funiak, Oct. 10.-The case Of
the State of Florida VS.. William King,
in which King was on trial for MUIR
der in the first degree, charged with
the killing of Tom Powell, the homi-
eide having occurred June 18th, Of
this year, was brought to an abrupt
close when 1t was announced that
King had been found dead in his bed
in the jail.
A special venire of SO men having
been summoned, the entire day was
taken up Monday, first in motions for
continuances, each of which were de-
MED, and then in the exhaustive ex-
animation of the so talesmen result
ing in the exhausting of the venire,
and necessitating another special
venire Of 10 men.
Shortly after o'clock, p. M, both
state and defendant having exhaust
ed their premptory challenges, a full
panel was rendered and accepted, and
court adjourned until 8 o'clock Tues
day morning, with all parties looking
forward to a bitter fight Hence it
came as a shock when the announce
ment was made that the defendant
had expired during the night It is
thought that Kings heart was affect
ed, and the strain Of yesterday was
too much for him, and he collapsed
under it.
A singular thing in connection with
the case, was the fact that about
four o'clock Tuesday morning, the
other prisoners were disturbed by the
noise of one Frank Singleton, held
upon charge of murder, and whose
case had been continued on account
OF the mans physical and mental cor-
dition, he being seemingly deranged,
and who announced to one of his fell
low companions in misfortune that
Death has come in here tonight and
sat on my bed, and asked me if was
ready, and | told him no, didn't
know as l was-he caught me by the
leg and pulled 1t, and asked me was
| ready" Then the crazed man
waved his hand to one who was stand
ing in front of Kings cell, and told
him to stand aside, stand aside,
death Is In there" They assured him.
No, Mr.. King is in there" WELL"
answered Singleton, che is dead"
This caused much excitement.
among the superstitious darkies. and
cries Of bring a light" were heard.
The jailer then appeared and went
into Kings cell and discovered that
the man was, In truth, dead The de-
mented negro who first proclaimed it,
had no access to the cell or any
means OF knowing the circumstances.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
NEW YORK FIRM
FAILED FOR A
MILLION
Owing to Defalcation OF
Trusted Agent in
Havana.
BY Associated Press.

New York, Oct. 10.-The assign.
ment of ]. M. Ceballos and Company
bankers and merchants, with liabili.
ties between three and four million
dollars, was announced to-day. A
statement declares the failure due to
the defalcation and absconding OF
Manuel Silveira. of Silveira and Co,
the Havana agents of the New York
company.
Silveira's defalcation Is alleged tc
amount to one million dollars. He
sailed from Havana on October 2
ostensibly to consult with the mem
bers of Ceballos and Co., but has moi
appeared. Counsel for the assignee
says that Silveira left on his owl
steamer for parts unknown accom-
panied by his wife and children. Ev
cry effort Is being made to locate
him.
William V. Rowe, assignee, sait
the assets Of the firm are OF sub
stantial character and there Is hope
that the assets will be sufficient tc
cover the losses and the firm be en-
abled to resume business.
j. M. Ceballos and Company was
established fifty years ago and has
large interests in Cuba, chiefly II
the development of railroads ant
sugar plantations. The firm operates
a Iine of steamers between New Yorf
and Spanish ports and has connec
lions in Spain, Europe and Spanish
American cities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
Austrian Steamer Margherita
Arrives Safely at MarseiHes

ter from the chief engineer Of the
vessel stating that the propeller gave
satisfaction throughout the voyage.
When the Margharita was towed
into port here it was predicted by
engineers and mariners that the worl
could. not be done in Pensacola, and
that the vessel would either have to
he locked or her cargo discharged
The repairs however, were satisfac
torily made at comparatively small
expense, and gave entire satisfaction
On the voyage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11

erage work would then commence.
1t is expected that Engineer Muir
who will have charge of the work will
bring with him several other en-
ployees of the contractor and that
the work will be rushed as rapidly as
possible.
Yesterday a large consignment -oi
material for the work was received
and placed on side track, where il
will be held until the representative
of the contractor arrives. The mate
rial consists of everything that is nee.
essary in the preliminary work, and
it is anticipated that within another
week the work will have commenced
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
ENGINEER MUIR EN- ROUTE
HERE TO COMMENCE WORK
REPRESENTATIVE OF R.C.STORRIE, THE SEW.
ERAGE CONTRACTOR, HAS LEFT PHILA-
DELPHIA FOR THIS CITY MATE
RIAL NOW ARRIVING. -
RIAL NOW ARRIVING.

Engineer Muir, in the employ Of R.
C. Storrie, the sewerage and drain
age contractor, is en- route to Pensa-
cola to commence the sewerage and
drainage work, which has been some
what delayed on account of the hur-
ricane washing UP tracks and delay
ing shipments. This information was
received yesterday by Mayor Bliss
from Mr.. Storrie, who wrote that the
contractor had left Philadelphia sew
eral days since for Pensacola, but
was to stop at New Orleans en- route,
and would probably arrive before the
expiration Of the week and the sew
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
STEEL BRIDGE WILL span
LITTLE BAYOU, NEAR CITY
COUNTY COMMISSION ERS HAVE DECIDED TO
BUILD MODERN STRUCTURE IN PLACE
OF ONE CARRIED AWAY BY
THE STORM

A modern steel bridge is to span
Little Bayou, just outside the city
limits, taking the place of the one
recently destroyed by the hurricane.
This has been decided upon by the
county commissioners, and plans OF
the structure have been ordered
drawn and an estimate made of the
cost AS soon as this is completed
proposals will be invited from the va.
rious bridge building concerns, and
the contract awarded.
1t is the intention to construct a
bridge at this point which viii last a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11

The Austrian steamer Margherita
the vessel which, about month since
was picked up disabled In the gulf
her propeller bolt having been lost
has reached her destination, Mar
seiles, in safety, and in fact two days
quicker time than anticipated, not.
withstaHding the rough weather en-
countered.
This news was received here yes
terday by Mr.. Sweeney of the Gull
Machine Works, who received q let
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
FUNSTON WILL
NOT COMMAND
AFFAIRS IN CUBA WILL BE LEFT
WITH MACON AND
BELL.
au Associated Press.

Havana, Oct. le'-GeneraI FreueI
lex Funston will not continue in COM
mand OF the American forces In Cuba.
Gov Taft announced tonight that he
and General Funston win leave Sat
urday for the United States. With
them will go Assistant Secretary Ba-
con and the affairs of Cuba will De
left in the hands of Governor Magoon
and General Franklin Bell.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11

life time. The one destroyed was
drought, when it was first built, to be
a staunch structure, but later it de
veloped that the structure had weak
ened to considerable extent but even
in that condition it would have been
of service for years had not the hurri
cane washed 1t away.
The county is at present engaged In
building temporary bridge across
the bayou at point near the dummy
line trestle, which will be used until
the new steel bridge is completed and
ready for service.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
LEA APPOINTED
u. S. MARSHAL
RY Associated Press

Shreveport, La, Oct. 10.-A. G..
Lea today received notice of his ap-
po!ntment as United States marshal
Tor the Western district of Louisiana
70 succeed B. F. O'Neal, removed by
me President for alleged general I'M
ntness. Lea was formerly O'NeaPs
chief deputy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
DEAF AND DUMB
COUPLE MARRIED
By Associated Press.

Augusta, Ca, Oct. 10.-Miss Carrie
anna Wall, of Augusta. and Alexander
Durham Estill, of Savannah, botn
oeaf and dumb, were married here to-
Gay by Rev. o. J. Whilden, OF Baiti-
more. also a mute. The couple are
prominent in Georgia, the groom De
Eng nephew of Hon. ]. H. Estiii'
proprietor OF the Savannah News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
TEACHER KILLED
IN PRESENCE OF
SIXTY PUPILS
Rx Associated Press.

Cleveland, O.. Oct. 10.-In the pres.
ence of sixty pupils In the South
Euclid school, Harry Smith, aged
twenty-five years, shot to death Miss
Mary Shepard, teacher, twenty-five
years old, this afternoon. Two hours
later at his home in Warrensville
Smith shot himself through the head,
diving instantly. Disappointment in
love is said to be the cause for the
cold blooded murder.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
Negroes Protest Against
".Jin1 Grow" Discrimination

the commission to investigate the
subject and on development of the
facts to issue an order compelling
the railroads not to discriminate
against passengers on account of
their color The petition is signed by
Thomas Oliver and w. D. Johnson,
of Mississippi, and about a dozen
other negroes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
Contributions for Destitute
From Far Away New Mexico

who are striving to relieve the poor
and worthy in the city, especially
since the cold weather has caused
many to suffer for want of proper
bedding and clothing.
The contribution was made by the
citizens of Silver City, and turned
over to the mayor of that city, who
had the bank telegraph the amount
here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
CLOTHING SENT
BY RED CROSS
ax A.socIat.d pr...

Washington, Oct. 10.AClothing for
the use Of storm sufferers along the
Gulf coast has been shipped by the
Red Cross from Boston, Philadelphia,
New York, Baltimore and Washing
ton. The mayor of Mobile has noti-
fed the Red Cross headquarters that
clothing is needed more than any
thing else.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
BY Associated Press.

Washington Oct 10.-Representa,
tive negroes of the South, in behalf
of their race, have complained to the
interstate commerce commission of
the use by the railroads of the
south of "Jim Crow cars for inter
state passengers and have requested
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
PLAGUE APPEARS
AT OSAKA, JAPAN
by Associated Press.

washington, Oct. 10.-The Marine
hospital Service has been informed
OF the appearance of the plague at
Osaka, Japan. and of the cholera at
Shanghai China. Seventy-five deaths
from cholera were reported last week
anc fifty the week before. Health
officers on the Pacific were notified
10 be on guard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11

Mayor Chas. H. Bliss yesterday re-
ce4ved a telegraph money order for
the sum of s51.0O from the Silver
City National Bank, Of Silver City,
New Mexico, with the request that
it be applied to the relief Of the suf-
fering of Pensacola caused by the
hurricane. The mayor accepted the
donation and will turn it over to
some of the committees Of ladies
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
Convicted of Murder.

Macon. Ga, Oct. 10.-Jim Johnson,
who shot and killed his father on
September 5 was convicted of murder
to-day with recommendation to elem
ency.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11

Batteries: Americans. White. Ow-
en- and Sullivan; Nationals, Ruel-
bach and King.
Stienfeld's batting and Ruelbach's
pitching were easily the features Of
the game. always excepting the blue
fingers and yapory breaths of the
players.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
Raced In Snowstorm.

u, lexington, KY, Oct. 10.-During a
uIhding snow3torm Nutboy, the cham
ZION trotter, won the famous Walnut
hall farm cup to-day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
Weather Bitterly Cold, the
Thermometer lowering
About Freezing
Point.
Nine Thousand Enthusiasts
Braved Frigid Air.
SCORE SEVEN TO ONE IN FAVOR
OF NATIONAL LEAGUE TEAM
-sTEINFELDs BATTING AND
RuELB4tK's PITCHING EASILY
FEATURES OF CONTEST ON THE
CHICAGO DIAMOND.
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, H., Oct. 10.-In the sec
ond game of the worlds champion.
ship series to-day the Chicago Nation
al League team took revenge for yes
terday's defeat when they vanquished
the American League champions on
the latter's grounds by the score of
seven to one. White and Owen who
replaced him in the fourth INNING
were Batted freely and errors also
helped the Nationals run up the
score. Ruelbach was in fine form and
allowed only two hits.
The weather was bitterly cold, the
mercury lowering about freezing all
the afternoon. A few flakes of snow
fell but they were not needed to add
to the general discomfort, and over
nine thousand enthusiastic braved
the rigors of the weather.
With frost nipping their fingers and
toes perfect baseball was an impos-
sibility. The Nationals started the
trouble in the second inning, with
che out = Steinf1eld singled. Tinker
hunted and EVers rolled an, easy one
to Isbell, who tossed the bail wild
into left field. The half closed with
tire runs and the enthusiasm Of the
National supporters broke loose.
The Americans lone tally came in
the fifth and the White Stockings
never threatened To store again ex-
cept when Jones reached second on
his own hit and went to third on an
out but was caught at the plate.
The Nationals scored again in the
sixth on two singles, a double steal
and a wild throw. In the eighth they
made two more
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-11
CITY WILL CLAIM
WATER FRONT
PROPERTY
Land on Beach Between Al:
caniz and Florida Blanca
to Be Held.
SOUATTERS RIGHTS
Not Considered of Any
Value BY the Mayor.

CITY COUNCIL RECONSIDER
VOTE ON ERICSSON STREET
RAILWAY ORDINANCE - MOVE
MENT STARTED FOR CITY
wHARF-coUNcIL CONSIDERS
MANY IMPORTANT MATTERS.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-22
''vhs Little ovehsss.''

Countess Olga Won Hatzfeldt is
coming to the La Junta Theatre
Thursday. December 9th. with her
splendid company Of singers, dancers
and comedians in the famous musi-
cal. girlical comedy. The Little
Duchess" in which she is making
her second successful tour as star.
In the hands Of Anna Held, this
clever offering broke the record in
attendance at the Casino in New
York. and when she returned to the
other side Of the water, the Countess
Won Hatzfeldt succeeded her in the
stellar role.
The principal quality that brought
such overwhelming success to THE
Little Duchess" was its originality
1t was the first of the Broadway
productions to introduce show
girls" in long gowns. Who does
not remember the famous Sadie
Girls" in their splendid Partisan
toilettes. designed by the most
exclusive costumers of the French
capital; or the familiar fencing
girl, who has been photographed
and reproduced over and over again,
on everything from sofa pillows to
advertisements: and likewise the
picturesque bathing girls identified
with this production?
The entire Anna Held eQuipmen,
of scenery and costumes has been
rebuilt and rejuvenated for the
present season, and will be seen here
with the Countess Olga Won HAITI
feldt and her excellent company, in
cluding Robert Lett. the popular
comedian. and fifty others.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-22
Jse lsvs...' ..s... ~. e.....

Congress should be requested to
make . liberal appropriation for the
purpose Of making the Fort Lyon
canal navigable from its headgate to
the King reservoir. and also to deep
en- the channel Of the Arkansas from
Pueblo to the headgate of the canal
above La Junta. II these improve
ments were made local freight could
be transported from Pueblo to the
Valley towns MORE ExPEDITIoUsLY
and at lower rates than are now
charged. and our merchant marine
would be fostered and developed.
The scheme Is about as sensible and
more feasible than some of the east
ern ones on which the government
spends millions in appropriations an
nually for the development of little
riils and brooks. Lamar Sparks.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-22
wsssAss eve. aussy.

The great family journal i going
to give away $50 worth Of Ingersoll
watches to NEW subscribers. From
and after this date every fifth new
subscriber paying $50 in advance
will receive an InRersoll watch. The
receipts are numbered from one up
and each new subscriber whose re-
eeipt is numbered 5. 10. Is. or any
multiple Of FIVE. will receive a new
Ingersoll watch absolutely free
Any person who will secure three
new cash in advance subscribers for
the great family journal will be
presented with a gentleman's Inger-
soil watch. and any lady who will
secure five new cash in advance
subscribers will be presented with a
new ladies' model Ingersoll watch.
Get busy and get watch free.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-22
HtSeSSas Tor Sale.

Placards are for sale at the
TRIBUNE Office, at the rate Of five
cents each. which read as follows:
For Sale
Lodging.
For Rent.
Boarding.
No Credit.
Bill of Sale.
No Smoking.
Dressmaking.
Rooms for Rent.
No Minors Allowed.
Hunting Not Allowed.
Don't Spit on the floor.
Cigarette Smoking Not Allowed.
Furnished Rooms for Light House
keeping.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-22
sose soas ,ocA, nsss.

Fancy rockers. for children and
adults. at Thompson's.
Harbour sells holiday goods cheap
er than any store in town.
Imported cut glass from Germany.
Italy and Japan at Thompson's.
Cake plates of all descriptions at
Thompson's, rom ten cents up to
$500.
Frank Hayes, Jr.. Of the Manzan-
ola Sun. was a county seat visitor
last Monday.
FOR SALE-New four room cot
ta9e on Smithland avenue. Apply
at this Office.
WANTED-rc trade an eight rccm
modern residence in Denver fer one
in La Junta- For particulars Fhone
Junta 25S.
When in need Of first-class carpen-
ter work notify Clarence Boomer by
postal card and he will csll and fig-
ure N your work.
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Cine left On
Tuesday evening for Spokane. Wash
ington. where they expect to reside
in future. Sparks.
For desirable Christmas presents
inspect the elegant stock of hand
painted china at the residence Of
Mrs. b. N. Spaiding, .h22 San Juan
avenue.
, Mrs. Ben Williams is assisting in
the big store VI the Draper Shoe and
Clothing Company during the holi-
day rush.
Mrs. II. Nancolas is now Ocateci
at Porterville. Calf. having recent
ly moved there fram Plano. Calf.
where the family has been located
for some time
ID. NJ. Mills is in Excelsior Spring.,
Mo-. taking the baths for rhema,ism
and is reported to be greatly i'm
proved. Mrs Mzls is in Kansas CITY
visiting relatives
/ Engineer J. H. Baldridge wentout
on No. 6 last Saturday night. this
being his first trip since the accident
which put him out of business akong
about the middle of September.
The second aanual ball of the
Cowboys takes place at Elks' hall
next Friday night. December 2sth.
J. b. Sherman wrill serve the ban
quet in the new eafe Of the Sherman
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Young came
down from Manzanola last Saturday
Mr.. Young is i'll with typhoid fever
and is now in the City Hospital
Mrs. Young will visit her sister.
Mrs. J. o. Murphy. during her
| Say in La Junta-
The Colorado aaae Good Roads
Association has elected officers for
the ensuing year. couafy vice presi-
dents having been selected as well as
general officers. J. J. Brown, of
Fowler, was named as the vice presi-
dent for ,Otero county.
Cards are out announcing the ap-
proechiax marriage Of Mis { Carolyn
Maxwell and Mr.. Robert Lester
Craighead 1t the home Of TIE brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Max
we'll. Wednesday evening. January
ID, at 8 O'Clock. The young couple
will be at home in La Junta after
March 1st.-Rocky Ford Enterprise.
The annual sale and supper given
BY the ladies' Of the Presbyterian
church was fully = great q success
as Deacon Scott' pos<um supper.
which is saying mach The supper
was a good one while it lasted. but
the grub did rot hold out long
enough to feed all Of the multitude.
and the deacon would not volunteer
his services - . performer Of mira
cles. The receip4s for the evening
were in the neighborhood Of s0o
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-11-02
HoOsier Kid Played Bold
Highwayman.,
DOCTORS MAY SAVE HIM
HE RODE HIS HORSE IN FRONT
OF A STREET CAR AND ORDER.
ED THE MoToRMAN TO STOP
THE LATTER TURNED ON MORE
JUICE"

Hartford City, Ind, Nov. 2.-Playing
that he was real bandit nearly cost
16-year-old Ben Anderson his life late
last night, when with a number of
companions he sought to hold UP in
true wild west style an interurban
car south of here. Disguised as high
waymen and mounted on horseback
they rushed out in front of the car
with shouts of halt"
Anderson was the leader and driv-
ing his horse on the track demanded
that the motorman throw UP his hands
Instead of stopping his car, the mo-
torman turned on more current.
The car struck the horse, killing it
instantly and seriously injuring the
rider
A long cash was cut in his head and
his right leg was broken. He rolled
off the track just in time to escape be-
ing crushed under the wheels. I'm
conscious he was taken to a hospital.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-11-02
WILL FILE
A PROTEST
Men, Who Failed to Secure
Claim, Sore.
Big ROW ON RESERVATION
THE DISAPPOINTED MEN WHO
WANTED CLAIMS ON THE
WALKER LAKE RESERVATION
WILL CRY FRAUD CHINESE
AND JAPANESE BARRED.

Hawthorne, New, Nov. 2.-Numer-
Gus prospectors, who failed to secure
claims on the Walker Lake reserva-
tion, are endeavoring to perfect an
organization for the purpose Of maxi
ing formal protest to the authorities
at Washington. They will endeavor to
have the opening annulled on the
ground that it was not properly con-
Quoted and they will ask that if the
reservation is opened now cavalry be
placed in charge of the reservation at
least two weeks before the signal is
given to start.
Considerable disorder now exists at
Dutch Creek camp on account Of the
establishment of several saloons in
the new mining town. The members
nave voted to allow no Chinese or
Japanese in the camp and have ap-
pointed committee of seven to whom
all disputes over claims and town
sites will be referred for arbitration
A health committee was named to lay
out a sanitary district.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-11-02

THREE CHILDREN AT THE os-
MoNDsoN HOME.
The Youngsters Weighed Eighteen
Pounds and Are visorous-They
Are Great Attraction for the
4 Neighbors and Are on Exhibition.

Dwight, N. d., Nov. 2.-There was a
sensation here when it was reported
that Mrs. Carl Osmondson had given
birth to three healthy children. The
aggregate weight at birth was eigh-
teen pounds and all the infants were
strong and vigorous. 1t was the first
set of tripIets ever born in Richland
county and plans are already being
made to exhibit the babies at the state
fair next summer. The youngsters are
attracting the attention Of the neigh
bors, all of whom are anxious to see
them. The father bears his honors with
becoming modesty.
1t Is said that both the father and
the mother came from families in
which twins have been numerous but
there has been no record Of triplets
on either side.
1t is probable that President Roose-
velt's family will be remembered in
the selection of names and the presi-
dent will be notified that he has strong
supporters Of his anti-race suicide
theory