davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
MEETING OF THE
RETAIL CLERKS
AN INTERESTING SESSION LAST
NIGHT-WILL MEET AGAIN
SUNDAY.

A small but enthusiastic crowd at
tended the Retail Clerks mass meet
ing in the old ArmOry building last
evening 70 hear Henry N. Walker
General Organizer of the American
Federation Of Labor. Owing to the
Indictment weather only a few ladie:
were present.
Mr.. Walker reviewed the progress
OF the clerks movement in recent
years. calling attention to the recent
changes in the laws of the Retail
Clerks International Protective AssO-
citation which now guarantees a sick
benefit of 5000 per week and burial
insurance of $4,000. He dwelt upon
the necessity of a thorough Organiza
ton of ali wake-wOrkers and the unity
of interests of different crafts. He
claimed that the merchants are fast
learning the fact that tnelr interests
are with the organized workmen be-
cause the well paid mechanics made
the best customers and consumed
more of the commodities handled by
the merchant
His remarks were frequently pune
tuated by applause and it was decided
10 hold another meeting in the same
hall at 4 p. m. Sunday in order to
allow as many clerks as possible es-
uecially the ladies, to hear Organizer
Walker.
Mr.. Walker also expects TO speak 10
the members of Typographical Union
al , D. m. Sunday in the same hall.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
SUPPLY SHIP FOR
ATLANTIC FLEET
CELTIC WILL BE FITTED OUT
FOR CONTINUOUS SERVICE,
'. WORK HAVING BEEN
AUTHORIZED.

A new supply ship for the Atlantic
fleet has been authorized by the Navy
Department. and the work of fitting
her our will begin soon at the Brook
lyn Navy Yard The steamer Celtic
has been chosen for this service. The
Army and Navy Register of recent
date contained the following regard
ing the matter:
arrangements have been made at
the Brooklyn navy yard for the out
fitting of the Celtic for continuous
service as supply ship for the Atlantic
fleet. Repair work necessary to be
aone on board the Celtic has been au-
thorized by the Navy Department, and
it is expected that the vessel will be
ready to leave for southern waters
during the first week in February In
the meantime. something like $4,000
worth Of provisions will be purchased
for shipment to the ships in the
SOUTH
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
Whole Business Center Wrecked
by Terrific Cyclone and Fire
Then Burst Out
in Ruins.
REscUERs ARE NOW SEARCH.
ING IN DEBRIS BY CANDLE
LIGHT FOR DEAD BODIES
WIRES ALL DOWN AND CITY
CUT OFF FROM WORLD IN TO.
TAI DARKNESS.
By Associated Press.

Mobile, Mar "A long distance
telephone message to the Item from
Meridian, Miss. says a tornado ac-
companied by heavy rain struck that
city this afternoon at $50. The
storm center was in the southern pOr-
ton of the city and particularly
heavy along Front street, one Of the
principal business street.
Nearly every house on Front street
1t is reported, has been demolished.
The Armour Packing Co.'S plant, from
which the message is being received
by long distance, is the only building
left standing and the roof of this is
gone
Fire broke out in the ruins and des-
pite the heavy rains, the flames burn
ed fiercely, A number of bodies are
reported to be in the ruins and the
rescuers are working by candle light.
The city is in total darkness, the cleo
trio lighting plant having been put
out of business.
The tornado did great damage to
other points adjacent to Meridian and
all trains entering Meridian were de-
layed indefinitely. The Western
Union Telegraph Company is reported
to have lost fifteen miles of wires and
the Postal also suffered great dam
age.
A late estimate of the fatalities
Continued on Page Six
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
Appears Before Naval Affairs Com
mittee for 500, 600 Pensa-
cola Appropriation.
PROPOSED PENSACOLA CRAVING
DOCK PLACED FIRST IN I'M.
PoRTANCE OVER OTHERS
RECOMMENDED.
Special to The journal.

Washington, Mar. 2.-Congressman
Lamar appeared this morning before
the Naval Affairs Committee of the
House Of Representatives and urged
an appropriation of one hundred
thousand dollars to begin the con,
struction of a stone craving dock at
the Pensacola navy yard.
This amount was recommended by
the secretary of the navy. Several
stone craving docks have been recon-
nlenOed by the navy department, but
Mr.. Lamar quoted to the Naval Affairs
Committee the opinion of Admiral En-
d!cOtt. chief of the bureau of yards
and docks, showing that the navy de-
partment placed the proposed Pensa-
cola craving dock first in Importance
above all others.
Mr.. Lamar has strong hopes that the
committee will report the apprOpria-
ton favOrably.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
MISS VIVIAN BYRD

A number of friends of Miss Vivian
Pvrd surprised her at her home, 5l4
Hsvne street. last night, the occasion
being A farewell entertainment as the
Young lady will depart for Clarkson.
Tenn. during the week, where she
will hereafter reside. her father hav-
ing already taken up his residence
there. The evening was most ENJOY,
adv spent BY the following ladies' ana
gentlemen: Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dyer,
STr, and Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Mr.. and
Mrs. W V. Mcdonald, Mrs. Giddens
Mrs. Brittian, Misses Ella and Etnei
Prougbton Belle Duncan. Annie Moore
IIar,-ev Erin Robinson. Sue McGraw
Of Hayneville, Ala, Bureher OF St
T.ouis. Gertie Mcdonald, Dora SUN
van Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, Mrs MAI
rhews; Messrs. John Egan, JACK NC
CURE. WIN. Bell, Sidney Bel, Wm,
ZeIius. Dudley Barrow, Howard
white, Olden and Elmer Byrd and
Hrebert Matthews.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
They Sent Delegation to Washing
ton to Oppose 1t.
PEPRES SENTATIVE LAMAR
FOUGHT MEASURE IN THE
HOUSE, BUT ADMINISTRATION
MACHINE AIDED BY JOHN
SHARP WILLIAMS SUCCEEDED
IN PASSING II,
Special to The Journal.

Washington, D. c., Mar. 2-The
senate committee on the Philippines
-75sv by a vote of S 10 > refused TO
report the Philippine tariff bill favor
srrv 10 tle senate. The Democratic
members of the senate committee
ve~e against the bill.
This bill seeks 10 reduce the duties
on tobacco, sugar. rice and other
roiuc-s from the Philippines TO >
Der cent. Of the Dingley rates. They
are taxed al present - per cent Of
the Dingley rates.
This bin was vigorously opposed by
-he florida delegation in the house
o. representatives. as injuriOusly af-
'ec-ing Florida tobacco growers and
tobacco manufacturers. Representa-
tive ~. B. Lamar has been especially
active in opposition 10 il and he made
set speech AKA tusJ il in the house.
T1e tobacco and sugar growers all
over the country have been fighting
rhi, measure and the cigar makers
unions everywhere have been seek
.r- 70 defeat H. A delegation of to-
.ayco growers from Cadsden county,
Florida. appeared before the house
committee against the bill
The bill has been strongly urged by
The administration and ii passed the
house by The aid of The Republican
administration machine and what
DcmOcraets john Sharp Williams
COULD unite in It's support The bill
Wll probably never get into the senate
io- vote upon IT,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
CONSOLATION GAME WON
BY Y. NJ. c. A. REDS

The consolation" game given the
Y. VI. c. A. Reds by the Classical
School was one of the fastest games
seen this season in the Y. NJ c. A.
gymnasium.
In two former games the P. C. S.
boys were victorious by small mar
gins. In this game, however the Reds
showed themselves the better team.
Neither team has had enough prac'
tice and consequently the game was
exceedingly rough. some players be-
ing put out on account Of injuries.
The officials were: Referee, Quina;
umpires williams and LurtOn. Score,
q 10 10 in favor Of the Reds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
Are Lying Several Miles Out
Wsathering the Storm.
DEPARTED FROM NEW ORLEANS
THURSDAY AND WERE REPORT.
ED OFF PENSACOLA BAR LATE
YESTERDAY TORPEDO BOAT
BLAKEEY ARRIVED YEsTER.
DAY.

The vessels of the Coast Squadron
which were detaile0I to attend thG
Mardi Gras celebrations at Mobile.
New Orleans and Natchez, although 4
expected in port yesterday. failed TOT
arrive with the exception Of the tor :
Ipedo boat Blakely, which came in
during the day and is now lying or,
the navy yard, the battleship Texas
and torpedo boats Porter and Due
pOnt being delayed by the heavy
southeast gale of yesterday. The
battleship was spoken by wireless
late yesterday afternoon several miles
off the harbOr where she. in company :
with the two torpedo boats, were
weathering the storm.
1t is expected that the vessels will
all be in early this morning. provided
the weather mOderates An unusual
" heavy sea was running all of yes
teTday in the gulf and this. together
with the high wind, made entrance to
the harbOr somewhat hazardous.
1t is not known just how long the
squadron will remain in port, but it
is expected that the annual target
practice will take place OF this city
before the vessels sail for the north
The New Orleens Picayune of yes
terday contained the following Telas,
tive to the departure Of the vessel;ar
detailed to attend the Mardi Gras
celebration in that city:
Left New Orleans.
The United States battleship Texas
and the torpedo boats Porter and Du-
mont left this city for Pensacola yes
terday morning. after a most pleasant
stay Of a week. The departure was
attended with a noisy demonstration
ON the part Of the steam craft in tina
harbor. and the big battleship, her
self. took part in it, by firing a nation
al salute.
The little torpedo boats cast loose
from the wharf and started down the
river first. and soon after the battle
shin weighed anchor, and. making
turn in the strong current
pointed her nose downstream and was
soon lost to view around the bend.
II is Believer that there were few
er desertiOns from the Texas than
have been recorded on any previous
visit of a warship to this barbOr. and
This speaks well for the cOntentmeBt
Of the men on board, and the charac-
ter Of the officers. The men who
had been ashore Monday and Tuesday
and oyerstsyed their leave. had time
10 recover from the effects Of their
trip to the beach" and got back
aboard before the sailing. II was a
noticeable fact that the blue jackets
m port this Carnival were, as a rule,
an orderly set, and figured in no
Drawls Of any consequence.
The monitor Arkansas, en- rOuts
rom Natchez. tied up at Bayou Sara
asst night and may not arrive here
lntil tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
STEAMER FORT
GAINES MISSING
BY Associated Press.

Mobile, Mar. Grave fears are en-
tertained for the safety of the freight
steamer Fort Gaines, which is sixty
hours overdue from BOcas Del Toro,
B. H. with a cargo Of bananas for a
local firm. Vessels arriving over the
route taken by the steamer report no
sight of the vessel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
HEAVY RAINFALL
THIS MORNING
STREETS WERE FLOODED WITH
SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER
IN SHORT TIME.

Probably the heaviest rainfall ever
experienced in Pensacola was witness
ed this morning for ten minutes, com
lencing al 1875 and continuing until
Las.
50 heavy was the rain that when
struck the roofs IL made a sound
.esemoling a heavy hail storm. With,
three minutes the streets, drains
cutters, etc, were completely food
% with water nearly a foot deep al
some points on Palafox street. Some
-a-l fell, but it is thought not enough
10 DO serious damage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
PRIVATE CLAIM
BILLS PASSED
eNLF ONE OUT OF 25 WAS DE.
FEATED M AN ALL DAYS
SESSION YESTERDAY.
By Associated Press

washington, Mar. 2.-The first pr
- -e.e GAINS Of this session Of the fifty
80 congress OCcUpied the house 10
s.l' - bills being passed. The only
d, . which prOtracted and decided
son was made was one carrying
90 TO pay the heirs Of Summe
=. VINO was seated during the clos
~, GAYS Of the 47th congress as
S.'er from the first district OF
Il Ia Carolina. The bill was defeat
~. 40 NE committee Of the whole
-s-alnS its place on the calendar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
MISS JELKS is
NAMED SPONSOR
DAUGHTER OF ALABAMA'S GOV.
ERNOR is HoNoRED BY AP-
PoINTMENT.
BY Associated Press

Montgomery, Ala, Mar Com
mander-in-Chief Owen, of the Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, today named as
sponsor for the reunion at New Or
leans, Miss Katherine jerks, dau'gh-
ter of Governor Jelks; maids of honor;
Misses Mary Morris Clarke, of Mo-
bile; and Julia Fulton Williams,
daughter of Congressman John Sharp
Williams.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
MRS. LONGWORTH
WAS SEASICK
BY Associated Press

Tampa. Fla. Mar. 2-Mr. and Mrs
Nicholas LOngworth arrived on the
steamer MascOtte from Havana this
afternoon. The steamer encountered
rough weather Thursday and Mrs
LongwOrth suffered from seasickness
They left at $40 tonight over the
Atlantic Coast Line for Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
SPONSORS AT
THE REUNION
BY Associated Press.

Macon, Ga, Mar. Lamar Williams,
commandant of the Georgia Division
Sons of Confederate Veterans, has
appointed Miss Lila Willingham as
sponsor and the latter has selected
Miss Kathaleen McGregor as her maid
of honor at the reunion. Miss Sarah
Wiadiey is sponsor for the Georgia
division United Confederate Veterans
and Miss Rose CruthfieId her maid Of
honor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
John K, Walsh, Former Bank
President, Now Under Arrest

federal warrant charging him with
violation Of the banking laws. He
was taken this afternoon TO the Unit.
ed States marshars Office. Great Sec
recy was observed by the federal OF.
ficials and the District Attorney ~.
fused TO discuss the. mattsE,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
BY Associated Press.

A. linSlon, Mar. 2.-The fight for
N-"lFmanship of the democratic
:. 7'esSional committee has narrow
N0"n % a contest between Repre-
O. a''eS Grisgs, Of Georgia, and
~ u Rhode Island. Represen-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
BY Associated Press

Chicago, Mar. John r. Walsh,
formerly president Of the Chicago
National Bank. which was closed
some weeks ago by the comptroller of
the currency,.w was arrested today on a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
Griggs Chairman Democratic
Congressional Committee

tative Flood. OF Virginia, withdrew
from the race today, and Represents
tive Lloyd, of Missouri, who was men
toned for the place, made it cleai
mar he will not be candidate, The
election Of Griggs seems cerIalh Is
he has the solid support Of the sou'h
ern members in congress-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-03
IMMENSE GRAIN ELEVATOR
IS DESTROYED BY FIRE
BY Associated Press.

Buffalo. Mar. 2-The Wheeler els-
vator. capacity 100000 bushels grain
was destroyed by fire tonight other
buiIncs were threatened. but the
fremen confined the flames 10 one
building.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22

gent; uniforms and decorations are
the garments of the served. Since
the president and Mrs. Roosevelt
placed the tricolor cockade on the
hats of their drivers about every high
Official in Washington has adopte i
some distinctive designation for the
coachman and the footman. The
secretary of state and the heads of the
branches of the defense have each a
flag, coat of arms and cockade pre-
scribed by law, but the latter-day cab
met men have not been so provided.
They have to think up their own de-
vices.
There was considerable astonsh-
ment when The carriage of the secre-
tary of agriculture drove up to a
fashionable wedding not long ago, the
two men on the box wearing high hats
adorned with golden sheaves of wheat,
caught by small green ribbons. Moth
ing could have been more appropriate.
But Uncle Jim of Tama" is a plain
man, and he was quite incensed when
the decoration caught his eye.
There is no herald's court in this
country, and the hum5lest citizen may
have crest, or a dozen of them if
! he likes. In European countries a
man might land in jail for putting GER
tain decorations on his drivers hat or
certain hieroglyphics on his carriage
but here freedom exists in its primeval
state, and any citizen may tie red,
white and blue ribbons on his horses
horses and place the same on his driv-
] er's hat and no man say say him nay.
The president has not copyrighted
the national colors as decorations for
coachmen's hats, nor can the secretary
of state issue an edict forbidding his
great seal and coat of arms from APP
pearing on the chariot of Mr.. Jones
of Tombstone, Arizona. Everybody
can have an insignia, and apparently
everybody in Washington is somebody,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22

lngton's face was grave almost to sad
mes, and that his voice was scarcely
audible when, after the oath had been
administered, he bowed, kissed the
Bible, and said in a deeply, solemn
tone: Il swear, SO help me God"
Chancellor Livingston, turning to
the crowd, waved his hand and cried:
Long live George Washington. presi-
dent of the United States!" The cry
was taken up and went rolling across
the harbor and out into the country.
The artillery roared out its salute and
The bells of the city gave tongue to the
words.
Livingston's method of announcing
to the people the fact that the oath
had been taken was severe criticized
as being too much after the manner of
the monarchical shout of Long live
the hng," and has never since been
repeated, but in the main features the
present forms of Inauguration are not
found to differ widely from those set
BY Washington.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22
Washington's Inauguration.

Both of Washington's inaugurations
were dignified and simple. In the first
occasion Washington's own desire was
for as little display as possible, but a
grateful and loving people set his
wishes aside, and turned what he had
means to be quiet journey from Mt.
Vernon to New York into triumphal
march, during which he was compelled
to receive the popular alteration he
had won.
Gen. Washington expressed his de-
e that the oath be administered TO
Z MIN in private, but ne was overruled
bv his counselors. At noon, according
Tl,s1m April 80. 1889. Washington step
&5sd out upon the balcony of the fed
Eeral building, at the corner Of Broad
Asnd wall streets. We are told that
Mas dressed in a suit of dark brown
broadcloth, white silk stockings, silver
buckle to his SHOES, a steel-hilte1
crossword at his side, his hair pow
dered and gathered in a bag. II is
further of interest that Acs clothing
was woven and made on EN- looms at
Mt. Vernon under the wslse full eye Of
- &C. ever
An eyewitness reportperlnat Wash
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22
George Washington.
By !. EDGAR JONES.

Craze, earnest, dignifed, mspoaed, sincere,
He li0'ed above the fetid atmosphere !.
Of pnny selfshness and slriveled Pride, -
In mSbanned space mbimely a0ise and aide,
Content to loOe our land patriots should
44nd ser0e his country for that countrys good.
No Sycophant oily fatterer he,
But from all petty shapt5 and sjsoJlo7us free
He stood erect in greatness and in grace,
Looked every eaI sqnarely in the face,
Denounced all rickSterS courterS, shutters, kndUes,
Scoring alike the tyvant and his SLAVES;
ForeSa7o all dangers far-of futures scanned
For perls others sa7o not keenly planned,
Beheld grim battles looming up ahead
Yet 5le7Oed them calmly, coolly acthont dread
4 equipped in avord and ready deed
Gods hosts of Freedom in strong loye to lead
Through battle smoke, through babtsms of fame,
With steadfas courage ncnght >0nld turn tame;
4 hero girded Freedoms fight to 5tin
Ind triumph o0er tyranny and sin.
That good s7Oord sheathed his eagle sision sac
Il land in peace, subordinate to laU,
Into that lasting stpilit atmosphere
14nd guided it asith instinct clean and clear
Which blessed it, people aCith GOVERNMENTS Gains
Meath northern pines and plumy southern palms
Shater of destiuies, he challenged fate,
Made his lo0'ed country prosperous and great,
Till rising clear from clouded fields of Mars
Not since the 7porld through space its course has ruu
Since glory damned and mighty deeds acre DONE
Has man ercelIed peerless Washington
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22

Washington, Feb. 13.--The fortifca-
tons appropriation bill held the atten-
ton of the house and was the text
for heated argument, first over lax
methods of expenditure of public
moneys, and second over the location
of the proposed $15,000,000 naval sta
ton for the Philippines. Mr.. Smith
of Iowa, in charge of the Notifications
bill, advanced the idea of vitalizlng
ten of the house committee charged
with supervision of expenditures in
various government departments. He
advocated an amendment to the rules
which will compel reports from these
committees annually, these reports to
be the result of investigations regard
ing government expenditures. he
urged this as a preventive of bureau
cracy," towards which he saw a ten
dency.
Aside from the time required for the
transaction of routine business, the en-
tire session Of the senate was devoted
to amendments to the shipping bill.
The principal speakers were Senators
Spooner and Allison, who criticised
various features Of the measure, and
Senator Gallinger, who was constant.
ly on guard in support OF the bill
Senator Allison offered number Of
amendments which with others will be
voted on today.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22
Burns to Death.

Hallock, Mimi, Feb. 17.---Owen Ry-
an was burned to death in fire which
destroyed his home at 1880 yesterday
morning. His wife and five children
escaped by leaving the house in their
night clothes and going through the
snow in their barefeet to neighbors.
Mrs. Ryan had retired early and
thought her husband had not returned
home. His body was found burned to
a crisp.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-22
G. D, M'MilIan Dead.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb 13-George
ID. Macmillan. president of the La
Crosse Gas and Electric company,
the largest corporation in this city,
and man of great wealth, died yes
terday of uraem'c poisoning. Besides
his activity in business affairs, Mr..
Macmillan was active in democratic
politics and in the local and state or
CARNATIONS of the Presbyterian
church. He was 81 years 'old.