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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
Whole Mill a Mass of Flames
Within Few Minutes.
FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD HARD
WORK TO SAVE WEST RESI-.
DENCE AS THEY WERE SERI.
OUSlY HANDICAPPED By
SHORTAGE OF WATER-LOSS
ESTIMATED $4,000.
Special to The Journal.

DeFuniak Springs, July at 3
o'clock this afternoon flames were
discovered in the planning mill OF
Beach Rogers & Co, and before the
fire department could reach the place
the whole mill, Office and paint and
oil room were on fire and few min
Gtes later, the ice house. across the
street was burning. The fire depart.
ment had hard work to save The
Towers, the residence of Mrs. T. j.
West
1t did not take long for the flames
to reach the large piles of lumber and
then it was seen that the fire boys
had their work cut out. They
worked well. aided by many of the
citizens and after hard work succeed
ed in getting the fire under control
The loss is said to over 10000
The fire fighters were very much
hampered by the lack of water most
OF the wells giving out in very short
time
This fire has shown what we need
and that is. water works. There is
no doubt that the loss from this one
fire would have gone far towards Civ
ing the town water supply and pCO-
pie are wondering what would happen
if a really big fire should occur.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
MURDERER BACK
IN JAIL At
BREWT0N
fred Leslie Hancock, Who Killed
Prof. TrOutman, Captured in
in Kansas City.
ESCAPED on MAY 9
Was Well Disguised and Almost
Unacceptable.
WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN WHO
RETURNED WITH HIM STOPPED
AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
PROF. TRoUTMAN OCCURRED
AT CANOE STATION ON JAN.
T. 1905.
Was Well Disguised and Almost
Unrecognizahle.
Special to The Journal.


Brewton, Ala, July 6.-Sheriff
Raley arrived this afternoon from
Kansas City, Mo-, with Fred Leslie
Hancock who was arrested in that
city and lodged the prisoner safely
behind the bars of the Escambia
county jail
Il will be remembered that Han.
cock murdered Professor Troutman
a Canoe Station, Ala: on January
! 1908. and at the last term of court
was placed on trial for the crime, the
jury failing to agree standing eleven
for life Imprisonment.
Hancock made his escape from the
Jail May and through the untirins
efforts of Sheriff Raley his capture
was effected in Kansas City.
His wife and two children were
with him and returned also, stopping
al CRstleberFy.
Hancock was well disguised and
OILY close observer would ever have
recognized him.
About two hundred people gathered
at the depot upon the arrival of the
train but there was no demonstration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
MANY MEN ARE
WORKING ON
WHARVES
With These Expected Today Fully
-Four Hundred Will Be
Employed. ,

Many laborers are now at work on
the wharves of the Louisville e Nash
vile Railroad. In fact not for many
months has so large number been at
work, and the pay roll tonight will
amount to several thousand dollars.
The rush of work is due to the large
business which is now being done
through the port by the company, SIX
vessels being moored at the wharves
taking cargoes and one sailing vessel
discharging.
About three hundred men werc at
work during yesterday and nearly a
hundred more are expected this morn
ing and afternoon, which will give the
company the largest force that has
been employed on the wharf in many
months. The imported labOrers, and
they are in the majority, are being
we'll cared for. The white men have
clean quarters in the Gulf Transit Co.
building, and the colored laborers are
uuartered in about thirty boarding cars
in which hunks have been built. In
addition to this a two-story building
at the corner Of Zarragossa and Tar
ragona streets has been fitted up for
their occupancy.
The cooking and waiting force num-
bers about twenty men, and the food
served out is not only sufficient, but
it is as good as anyone might wish to
eat.
Just now the company is expert
encing big rush of export freight
through the port. 1t consists princi-
pally Of phosphate rock, cotton and
lumber. Two vessels are discharging
cargoes of sulphur ore and cement, and
six steamers are taking cotton, phos-
phate and miscellaneous shipments.
The officials of the company say
that the work that is being done by
the new men is entirely satisfactory
and that all of them are satisfied and
contented
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
COMM0T|0NWAS
CAUSED BY
CONVICT
Many Shots Were Fired at Bob.
Washington, Who Has Escaped
from Convict Camp. /.

A commotion and much excitement
was caused about 9 o'clock last nlgnt
by numerous pistol shots fired between
Intendencia and Romano streets, just
west of Baylen, and the sight of sever
al officers running to and fro BOD.
Washington, a notorious negro conVlct,
who had escaped from the state convict
camp and was in the city evidently
bent upon trouble.
The sheriffs office as well as the po-
lice were notified in the afternoon
that Washington had made his escape
from the camp of Warn Bros. & Co. at
o'clock and was headed for Pensaco-
la. Washington reputation as a bad
man is one that has been well earned.
He has spent two-thirds OF his last ten
years in either one jail or the other,
has been beaten up by police and once
shot bv an officer. He was sent up a
wear ago for breaking into the saloon
of n. Guardina and stealing lot or
whiskey and some money, and was
sentenced to serve five years.
The negro was in love with a negro
woman here, and last week she was
married. He heard of this and evil
IDENTIFY decided to come to town and
get revenge The officers were there"
fore on the watch for him and knew
about where to wait.
About 9 o'clock Chief Schad and
Officer Ward caught sight Of a man
coming east on Intendencia street
They were on Raylen street at the
time, and upon advancing towards the
man he jumped the fence. They at
once recognized Washington and Ofti-
Ger Ward fired upon him as he made
through the block towards Romano
street. Chief Schad ran around the
block and took a shot at the negro as
ne was going through vacant lot,
while officer Ward met him when ne
was coming back and blaZed away
again. The negro again turned To-
wards Romano street, but there ne met
Deputy Sheriffs Sanders and Johnson,
who were waiting for him. He ran
under a house. but when he saw they
were coming under after him, crawled
out and ran. Deputy Sanders fired
upon him, and both the officers gave
chase. and were gaining upon the ne
gro when. IN endeavoring to jump a
fence. he was caught by one of the
pickets and held fast. and his capture
was then effected.
There is no doubt but that Washing
ton would have been shot had he not
been caught by the picket, as he is a
desperate negro, and will fight against
big odds, and MS great strength makes
him a most formidable antagonist.
The negro stated after the handouts
had been placed upon him that he
would be back again before his five
years are out.
big crowd collected in the streets
in that part of the city, and there was
much excitement on account of the
shooting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
MOTHER OF MRS. THAW
GIVES OUT STATEMENT

Pittsburg, July 6.-Mrs. Charles
Holman, mother of Mrs. Harry X.
Thaw, broke silence today for the first
time since the killing of White, and
in a short statement issued to the
press made denial of many stories
printed in Pittsburg and New York
papers.
In the statement, Mrs. Holman
said: 81 never introduced my daugh-
ter to Stanford White. / never took
her to the threatre managers. | accom-
panied her, as would not permit her
going alone | have been maliciously
misrepresented. My story will be told
al the proper time. | am not in strict
seciusion. have received all friends,
but denied reporters"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
BY Associates Press

Paoli, Ind, July 6.-Attorney Gen
eral Chas. Miller, of Indiana, who is
personally conducting the litigation
against the French Lick Springs and
West Baden Hotel Companies regard
ing the statement of Thos. Taggart
yesterday said to-day:
There are some peculiar features
about the two suits now pending to
to meet exactly such contingency
as this-to be dragged out and used
as defense when needed. The
companies set up ownership of the
property and base the petition on the
ground that the people operating the
casinos have been using them for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
GROUND BROKEN
FOR NEW CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH TO BE ERECT
ED CORNER OF JACKSON
AND KNOWLES STREET.

Ground was broken yesterday for
the foundation of the new Catholic
church, which is to be erected at the
corner Of Jackson and Knowles
streets. A big force of men will be
placed at work at once on the founda-
ton, and when it is completed, the
building proper will be commenced.
The church will be large and COM
modious one. and will be in a section
of the city which will make il very
convenient to all residing on East
Hill There are no Catholic churches
except in the down town district and
since the city has increased in pop
ulation, it became necessity TO pro-
vide church further towards the
residence district.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
GOVERNMENT MET BY
GUERILLA TACTICS

Washington, July Ga cablegram
received at the navy department from
Commander Sutherland, in charge of
American naval forces in Dominican
waters, says the government leaders
have attacked the rebels but are be-
ing met by guerilla tactics and the
prospects are, if this is continued, the
government forces will be worn out.
The old revolutionary leaders are en-
deavoring to return to the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
TOBACCO MEN
IN CONVENTION
BY Associated Press.

New York. July 6.-About fifty to-
bacco dealers from Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Texas and the Carolinas
assembled at the Grand Union hotel
today for the sixth annual convention
of the Tobacco Association of the Unit
ed States. A majority of the delegates
are accompanied by their families.
The committee recommended that a
permanent secretary be appointed to
keep statistics SO that members could
always obtain accurate information of
the tobacco market.
All the old officers were reelected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
RAIL ROAD CONVICTED
OF GRANTING REBATES
Chicago ard Alton Rallzvay and 7aUo Form
ey Officials Found Gully Of Vlolat-
ing tbe ELkln Lau.

pany to travel free. by refunding all
money expended for transportation.
l. was declared by the court that
this did not comprise rebate and
the court instructed the jury that a
verdict of not guilty be returned as
to the two counts in connection with
this passenger transportation. In the
other eight counts, on all of which
the defendants were found guilty two
offenses against the Elkins' law were
proved Under the law the maxi
mum sentence of the court may be a
fine of $4,000 for each of the three
defendants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
Will Not interfere in Santo Domin>
90 Affairs Except to Pro.
tect Interests.
BELIEVED THAT HOSTILITiES
UPON THE ISLAND CANNOT PRO.
CEED FAR WITHOUT MAKING IT
NECESSARY TO LAND FORCE OF
MARINES.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, July Sin case. of a
conflict between the antagonistic
forces on the island OF Santo Domingo
it is the duty of the United States, &C.
cording to high Official, to see that
the Marquis of Queenberry rules are
observed.
The inference is that the United
States will not interfere until the in
.terests this government + els bound
to protect are disturbed.
1t is the belief of officials that hos
tilities cannot proceed far without
making necessary the landing of ma
rines from American warships.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
By Associates Press

Chicago, July 6.-The Chicago and
ALTON railroad and John N. Faithorn
and Fred A. Wann, formerly officials
of the railroad, were to-day convicted
in the United States district court of
Illegally granting rebates to the
SchwarZchild and Sulzberger Packing
Co. No sentence was imposed by
fudge Lands pending the argument
for new trial for defendants, which
will be heard tomorrow.
1t was claimed by the government
that the railroad officials had al
lowed employees of the packing COM
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
HUNT IS NOW THE
TENNIS CHAMPION
BY Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ga. July 6.-R. G.. Hunt,
OF Alameda. CAL. won the southern
championship in the tennis singles
here to-day, defeating Dr. Karl Little,
of Cincinnati. in the final round. Miss
May Logan and B. Logan, of New
Orleans, were defeated by Miss
Katherine Brown and Sam Williams,
of Atlanta, in the final match OF
mixed doubles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
TAGGART CANNOT FOOL
PUBLIC OR THE COURTS

Winona Lake, Ind, July 6.-Gover,
nor Hanley. at whose command the
raids on the casinos at French Lick
Springs and West Baden were made
yesterday. said to-day at the conclu-
sion of lengthy statement:
''Mr. Taggart will not be able to
fool either the public or the courts in
this matter l believe the suits filed
by Attorney General Miller were
well founded"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
HAIL STONES AS
BIG AS ORANGES

Salencia, Spain, July ga rain
storm to-day killed one child and
injured fifty persons. Hail stones as
big as oranges smashed the roofs of
houses cauing the inhabitants to take
refuge in cellars. Crops in many
districts were destroyed and great
distress prevails.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
AL|ENIST MADE
EXAMINATION
Of THAW
But Declined to Express an 0pin.
ion Regarding Sanity of
Murderer.
BY Associated Press.

New York, July CDR. Allan Hamil.
ton, the alienist, spent nearly two
hours with Harry K. Thaw today On
leaving the prison he said he had ex-
amined Thaw but would say nothing
regarding the result.
Former Judge Olcott after reading
the statement of Chauffeur Burns
denied absolutely that Mrs. Thaw
since her marriage. had been a guest
of White and had used his automobile
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
BY Associated Press.

st. Petersburg, July 6.-Rioting oc-
Cured to-day among the employees
of the government printing office
where plates for paper currency are
engraved and printed. The men left
their work and went to the court
yard of the building singing the Mar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
oNlTeo LABOR LEAGUE HELD
MEETING LAST NIGHT

r., largely attended meeting of the
,ineu Labor League was held last
WI eu1 IN the hall on DeLuna street,
,r nen matters of much Importance to
sdered 'oA'
On, van! delegates, representing differ,
Nh. organizations and associations
~ are affiliated with the league
ari,e present, and the meeting was
Sui'e Lengthy one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
setlxxxNs,sSsa'easi 4 4 4 asasSSxxsa
5 STEAMER ON FIRE
OFF PLUM ISLAND
Rv Associated Press

New London, Conn, July g.
Advices from Fort Terry, on
Plum Island, report a big
steamer on fire off the north
dock of the island and signal
ing for help.
A dense cloud. of smoke was
rising from amidships but little
fire has appeared.
Before assistance could ar
rive the crew apparently had
the fire under control and the
vessel, which appeared to be
large passenger and freighter
bound for New York, proceeded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
CHILD DIED YESTERDAY
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

Robert Leo Pyritz. aged eight
months. only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Pyritz, passed away yesterday
afternoon at the home of his parents,
415 East Wright street. The little one
was sick but short time. The fun
eral will occur today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
BY Associated Press.

Topeka. Kan, July 6.-The state SUI
preme court today held w. w. Rose,
mayor of Kansas City, in contempt for
assuming Office after the court had
ousted him for non-enforcement of the
prohibition law, and the law against
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
Rose, of Kansas City
Held in Contempt of Court

gambling Mayor Rose was also or
dered TO relinquish Office and was fin
ed one thousand dollars. If not paid
within twenty days ne will be commit
ted to Jail until the same. is paid. The
mayors attorneys Immediately filed a
writ Of error.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
RiOting Among Russian
Government Employees

seiilaise. Gendarmes and Cossacks
Grove the demonstrators back into the
building where, after some parley,
they resumed work.
Interior Minister Stolyhin has re-
moved General Kourloff, governor of
Minsk General KouPloff is held re-
sponsible for the anti7Jewish excuses
last November
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
NEGRO MURDERER
SAWS OUT OF JAIL
By Associated Press

Birmingham, Ala. July 6.-Robert1
l. Dix, the negro who was to hang
ON August for the mureder of a
street car conductor, used saw sue
cessfully and escaped from the coun-
ty Jail to-day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
BAll0ONIST WAS
RESCUED AT SEA
BY Associated Press.

DoS'on, July 6.-James X. Allen,
Ino defoenaut, who left Providence,
~. L. on Wednesday in a balloon was
"' ps rescued at sea to-day by the
nsIing schooner Francis V. Sylvester
"hu landed here tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, July 6.-The report of the
joint committee of the Chicago Com.
mercial Association and the Illinois
Manufacturers Association, appointed
to investigate packing industries OF
Chicago was made public today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
DIVIDEND ON
SEABOARD STOCK
BY Associated Press,

New York, July 6.-The announce
henl was made today that the direc-
'o'S OF the Seaboard Co. had declared
al initial dividend of two and one
udIi per cent. on the company's first
preferred stock. The Seaboard cor
polaJlon was formed for re-organizing
pany.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
Joint Committee Declares
Meat Products Wholesome

The committee says: "As result
of this investigation we have no hest
fancy in saying that meat products at
the yards are wholesome and proper
food. We find the companies have
been improving conditions from year
to year."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
MISSISSIPPI TOWN
DAMAGED BY FIRE
BY Associated Press.

Meridian, Miss, July 6.-Fire today
destroyed the business section of Phil
adelphia, in Neoshota county, destroy
.ng ten buildings and damaging the
bank. The loss is thirty-ive thousand.
congressman Byrd was the heaviest
loser.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
MORRY IS TRYING
TO PATCH UP PEACE
BY Associated Press

Washington, July 6.-T'he state de-
rartment was advised today by cable
gram that Minister Morry has arriv-
ed at San Salvador and is endeavoring
10 make arrangements for an agree
ment between Guatemala and Saliva
dor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
NEGRO Murderer Hanged.

Elliott City,gMd., July 6.LJoseph
Bradley, negro, was hanged here to-
day for the murder of Jno. Redwine
and companion last February.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-07
DID TAGGART INSTITUTE
SUITS AS A DEFENSE?
Aho,uey General of Indlan0 Says Proceed
mgy to Cancel Leases at French
Lick are Mere JOkes.

gambling purposes. This admits
gambling. In all other respects the
suits for possession are mere jokes"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-22
CONTEST NOTICE

department of the Interior. United States
Land Onice. Minot N. D.. Jan. 81 1906.
4 sufficient contest AFFIDAVIT haying been filed
in this office by G. r. Erickson. contestant
against homestead entry No. 231l6. made Sept
IA. 1903. for the neh section -. township ISL
n. range 50 wv, by Jacob P. Windnes contestee
in which it is alleged that said entryman has
not since the date OF his fling thereon had his
residence thereon and that since the date of
said fling he has lived elsewhere than on said
land: that he hos not since the date of his said
filing cultivated the said land or any part there
of nor has he made any improvements thereon
OF any kind except that small she'd has been
placed thereon: that he has wholly abandoned
the same for more. than six months last past
and that said ALLEGED absence from the said
land was not due 70 his employment in the
army navy or marine corps OF the United
States a, private soldier. officer. seaman or
marine during the war with Spain or during
any other war in which the United Suites v as
engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said allie &
alton at 10 O'Clock a. m. on March 81. 1906. be-
fore the register and receiver OF the United
States Land Office In MinOt +. d.
The said contestant having, in . proper afi-
davit. fled February IL. 1905. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service OF this notice cannot be made, It IS
hereby ordered aud directed that such notice
be given by due aud proper publication.
r. 4. Fox. Receiver.
G. Aurlaza. Atty,
AlnOS, y, D. 5-l53-2E
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-22
ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE.

Department OF tho Interior, United states
Land Office Minot, N. D. Feb. IS, 1906.
IL A ,spficient contest affidavit having been
flled.in this Office by Gulick Skagleno contest
ant, against homestead entry, No. l470l, made
April is, 1902. for VIZ seq and OK swA SECTION
81, township 1853, range IS, BY Ole Olson Holland
contested, in which it is alleged that entryman
has wholly abandoned said tract and changed
his residence therefrom for moro than six
months since making said entry and neKt prior
to the date hereof; that he has not established
a residence thereon; that said tract remains in
its natural state, wholly abandoned and nuim
proved except for q small unhahitable shanty
and q small piece Of breaking and that the said
alleged absence from the said land was not due
to his employment il the army, navy or marine
corps Of tho United States as Q private SOLDIER,
'onacer, seaman or marine, during the war with
Spain. or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged, and said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. N. on April II, 1905, before the register and
receiver the United States land once in
Tho said contestant having, in proper an.
dayit, filed January N, 1903, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service Of this notice can not 30 made. IL is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given ~ dne and proper publication.
L.D. 4c3ahan, Register.
T. +. Fo1, Receiver.
c, Aorland, Attorney,
,q 0inOt, n. d G21ty9