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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-23

there physical discomforts attendant upon
it, such as the pangs of hunger the twlnges OF my
rheumatic knee, the occasional pinch upon the
nerves, the martyrdom of a wisdom tooth, not wise
enough to differentate between ones cheek and
food in the process of masticaton, any other of
the hundred and one lancinating ills that the human
flesh is heir to. But every once in awhile my roam
ing spirit would be brought back to earth again by
the dread uncertainty as to the whereabouts of my
mortal self, and the depression that ensued not
compensated for by any of the privileges of my
pneumatic condition.
1t was in one of these fits of depression that
came back to the pavement in front of one of the
big department stores, and as did so saw him
me-or it-aS it entered the revolving doors of
the vast emporium whittier, at Christmas holiday
time, shoppers most do congregate. Immediately
1 projected myself after him as fast my will
could carry
He was laden with bundles which sat upon him
as lightly as though they were not there; and,
mercful Heavensl how easily he penetrated those
crowds! One moment he was to be seen carried
along in that ncessant stream of fluent humanity,
hopelessly apart from the bargain counters, and
the next he would bob up serene1y to the FORE make
a purchase and depart. Quickly I, unimpeded
by limbs and shoulders, could move, he seemed
to move even faster and what literally appalled, me
to him pay, pay, pay! for the things he
bought things far beyond my modest means, the
most expensive things in sight, from huge roll of
yellow backed bills that into the thousands of
dollars. Where did get it, What species of
highway robbery had 1 been guilty of to enable
me to do these things? What Monte Christian
sources of wealth was l now tapping, that should
pay out, without murmur, such sums as he, I, or
it, passed that day over the counter? Or was it
counterfeit?
1 tried to cry out warning, but my cries fell
silently upon the ears of those l wished to pro-
tect-only he seemed to hear, and as he recognized
my presence he merely grinned mockingly and
plunged all the more deeply into his orgy of acuuisi-
ton. Finally after following him about for hours,
now mutey appealing to him to desist from his wild
extravaganza, now, in surging access of rage, de-
nouncing him villain and thief fed at the
moment when he paying into the Golfers of
Bar LIE Due & Co., jewelers., five thousand dollars
necklace and pendant.
This too much for me, who had never had
five thousand cents to squander such baubles
henson at what ght be the consequences of these
purchases, retired to my In hour he
also returned, looking like an express man. he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-23

We'll, I've borne it all day long, plus your
nervous system which, thanks to tobacco and coffee
youv got screwed up tight that l doubt if it
ever loosens up again, plus that fool of a wisdom
tooth of yours, which bit every time / closed
my mouth, plus your writer's cramp and squint
eyed astigmatism, and relieved you of that awful
stunt of buying Christmas presents at this time of
year. with ninety whine thousand men, women and
children all trying to buy the same thing at once
the spirit hurdling skyscrapers, snooping around
everywhere your whim inclined you to go, bump
ing your head against the floor of heaven, and
having royal good time generally, and all l get
is abuse. l am heartily ashamed of you
WELL, l muttered sheepish1y, Il didn't know
How was to know? It's new experience for me
ingoff on its own hook, as it were. You never told
me-"
of course I didn't T., You never would have
material people. You have no confidence in your
astral sell es, and when try to do anything for
you, you t-eat us as if we were pickpockets Here,
take your old body back again! l wouldn't give
seven cents for a million of them
And with that he must have emerged from my
mortal figure; for even as he spoke, my physical
self fell fiat on the floor and lay there sprawlng as
inert a marionette. You may be sure was not
long in resuming my rightful place within it, and
an hour later, when my wife, who had been visiting
her mother in the country for a couple of days,
turned, no would ever have guessed to what
dire and desperate straights had been reduced all
that 1ivelong day.
Well dear did you get your Christmas shopping
done?" she asked, as we sat down to dinner.
Yes" said l.
Have much troub1e?" she asked.
mot Bit said l.
What did you get?" she continued.
"Oh, a closetful of stuff, answered. iii keep
it locked up until Christmas and surprise you
with it."
And so it agreed but when Christmas morn
ing and unlocked the closet door, there
absolutely nothing there l suspect that the pres
ents, like the money that had been paid for them,
also astral. In any event, material evidence
of their having existence to be found anywhere
and, or the whole, l am rather. glad of it Con-
sidering the size of my balance in the bank, l
sure should have had trouble in living UP to
such royal gifts, and, after all, particular harm
was done, for the family certainly were surprised
to find that had nothing for them, and half the
happiness in life comes from enjoyment of the
11re
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-23
ALL THE WORLD IN SHOES

AMERICAN shoes
n are the very best
in the world,
admittedly. Partisan
slippers" or dainty
boots from Vienna, "
sound we'll, but for
real beauty as well as
comfort American foot
wear inevitably bears
away the prizes. In
witness of this fact
American shoe stores
now do a flourishing
business in most large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-23

pentine. Tragacanth
from Persia cleaned
the top and tongue.
The twill for the
inside lining is made
from cotton grown
in Texas, woven in
Massachusetts,, stiff
fened in Philadelphia
with paste made from
Kansas wheat flour.
Thread spun from Sea
Island cotton sup
plies the top stitch
mo The felt heel DadS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
IN
FORCE BEING
MADE
No Elevator Service in Custom
House After 10th, or Night
Watchman.

Owing 10 the fact that congress has
So far not passed a deficiency bill
Fnsacolians viii no longer enjoy the
luxury or elevator service in the Gus
tom house after Saturday. This in
ormat.on reached Pensacola yestcr
day when Herman z. Grice. the man
IN charge of the elevator. was notified
Thar owing to the deficiency in the
appropriation that his services would
Dc dispensed with.
t is not expected, however. that
We service will be discontinued per
tanantly, but only until congress
-akcs an appropriation covering the
efficiency which now exists. and then
'-e employees. who have been thrown
oE Of employment viii be reinststej.
Not only has the elevator boy been
lad otf, but also George Mayne, VINO
has served as Waterman Of the build
-s for the past twelve years. His
lolce came last Saturday. and at
PRESENT the building has no watch
nan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
MIDSHIPMAN MAY
NOT BE DISMISSED
By Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. S.-Secretary
Bonaparte has reserved his decision
in the cases of Midshipmen Charles
NJ. James. of Iowa, and William T.
Boyd. Jr.. of Illinois, members of the
second class, both OF whom are I'M
der sentence of dismissal for hazing.
II is not clear to the department
whether the ends of justice would be
better served by recommending the
accused to clemency Of the president
or BY approving the sentence OF dis
missal. The secretary had already
signed the order for the dismissal
or Boyd but telegraphed to Annapo-
lis countermanding the order. He
will look more closely into the facts
and probably consult the president.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
NOTHING NEW IN
CHRISTMAS
TRAGEDY
Although Large Rewards are Of
feTed fOr Capture of MurdererS
of Jackson Co. Family.
Special to The journal.

Chipley, Feb. S.-Tuesday night un-
known parties entered the residence
of Mr.. J. VI. Christmas, who lives
near CampbelIton, Fla, and murder
ed Mr.. Christmas and his wife and
small son by severing their heads from
the bodies.
Il was a most brutal AMI horrible
crime. There are no developments at
this time ss to the guilty parties. 1t
is supposed that robbery was the mo-
tive of the murders.
Mr.. Christmas was a highly re-
speeted citizen of Jackson county,
where he had resided all his life, and
by hard work, had accumulated con-
siderable property.
There is considerable excitement
over the crime and if the guilty par
ties are apprehended, it will be al
most impossible TO prevent a lynching.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. S.-Just enough
morning business was allowed in the
House preceding the vote on the Hep
burn railroad bill to-day to permit de-
layed members to reach their seats
before the roll call.
Three hundred and forty-six mem
bers voted for the bill Seven, all
republicans. voted against it. Ap-
piause greeted the announcement OF
the result.
The house then turned its attention
to other business. The pension ap
preparation bill, carrying one HUNDRED
and thirty-nine million dollars for pen.
sion administration was taken up. dc
bated and passed without amendment
A feature Of the bill. aside from the
appropriation made, IS the provision.
making statute law of the famous or
der of the president declaring ags
conclusive evidence Of disability.
Among the other bills passed was
one providing a penalty OF five thou
sand dollars and ten years imprison-
ment for premature revelation Of gov
eminent information which might
have a bearing on the market price
OF commodities; the same penalty is
provided for government employees
who speculate in securities regarding
which the government furnishes
statistics.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
BY k-~oelzted Press.

Pfusburg. Feb. S.-President Nit
cheIrs instructions were read TO the
P.usburg miners in convention this
aHemoon by Vice-Presioent Lewis. In
brief they decided that the cOnven.
ton had power TO remove President
p7lan and Vice-President Beiling-
ham from Office. They wepe officers
Of the Pitsburg district of the miners
organization. Mr.. Mitchell stated tha;
a. the convention was legally cOnsi-
.ated and as the officers were elected
b. a referendum vote. the delegates
had fun power to act as they chose.
The instructions were greeted with
great enthusiasm BY the delegates.
Mr.. Dolan repeated his intention Of
remaining president until replaced by
a vote of the miners.
A resolution was adopted appoint
ing a committee TO have charge Of the
election. which viii occur next
month.
T. is reported that Mr.. Dolan will BE-
9 candidate for National Vice-Presi-
dent.
Alr. Lewis advised the delegates to
go slow. as much responsibility rest
Ell upon them and the developments
OF April I would probably be serious.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
NOT
ELIGIBLE TO
MEMBERSHIP
Story that He Was Voted Down as
Honorary Member of COnfede-
rate Veterans Denied.
BY Associated Press

Atlanta. Feb. S.-Col John S. Pra-
Their. commander of Camp Wheeler,
Confederate Calvary, has issued a
statement in denial of a story relat-
ing to a resolution offered TO elect
President Roosevelt an honorary
member Of the camp and that the
resolution met with spirited OppO-
sition and was voted down"
The publication referred to is a
fragrant misrepresentation of facts, -
said Col. Prather. Il presided at the
meeting and when the resolution was
offered attention was simply called to
the fact. that the bylaws of our assO-
citation prohibited any honorary men,
bers. and the resolution was with
drawn. II was not even debated or
voted on. nor was any opposition
voiced against il.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
FOR
DIVISION Of
PRECINCTS
COUNTY Commissioners May Be
Asked Tomorrow Night to
Take Action.

The question of making a division
in precincts numbers II and Is is now
being agitated by a number of per-
sons, and from present indications 1T
will be a question of only short time
before the matter will be brought 10
the attention of the county commits
sioners, which body has the authority
to create new precincts when petit
toned and where they see that the
same is necessary.
During the past two years the num-
bers of voters in these two precincts
have increased to such an extent that
II is almost an impossibilitY for all
of them to cast their votes in any cleo
ton, especially where the ticket con-
tains large number of names, and
consequently it is the desire Of those
who reside in those districts to have
a change instituted, making two pre-
cincts of No. II and two of No 10.
This would give everyone an oppOr-
tunity to vote without delay and would
be of much convenience to business
men who have only a short time to
spend on election day to cast their
ballot, and who cannot afford to re-
main at the polls for any length of
time.
The two precincts are the largest
in the city. and contain more than six
hundred registered voters each. The
other two. Nos 13 and II can be well
handled al any election.
It is. expected that the County Com
missioners will be approached upon
the matter at their special meeting Of
tomorrow night. and that steps will
be taken to give Pensacola six voting
precincts, instead Of four as at pres
ant
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
THE DECISION
WAS REVERSED
SUPREME COURT REMANDs CASE
TO EscAM5IA COURT FOR
NEW TRIAL.

One of the decisions Of local inter.
est recently handed down by the su-
preme court OF Florida is that Of the
Pensacola Terminal Company. plain
til in error, VS.. n. G. Haussman de-
PENDANT in error.
Haussman, who is a drummer. was
a passenger on one Of the cars OF the
company, and as It turned into the
track from Palafox to Government
street. he was thrown from his seat.
He alleged that he had been injured
and brought SUIT against the company
in the circuit court. When the case
came TO trial the jury gave a verdict
OF damages in the sum Of $500 ana
costs.
The case was appealed to the SUI
preme court by the company. and the
decision has just been rendered re
handing the case back 70 the lower
court for a new trial
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
Presents to Miss Alice Must Be
Personal EXPRESSIONS of
Good will Only.
BARON HENGELMULLER, ACTING
DEAN OF DIPLOMATIC CORPS,
AFTER CONSULTATION WITH
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS so
ADVISES AUSTRIAN GOVERN
MENT,
Nv Associated Press

Washington, Feb. S.-Baron Hen
gelmuller, the Austrian ambassador
here, and acting as dean of the diplo-
matte corps, after a conference with
the officials of the Washington gov
ernent has advised his government
that it is the wish of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt that no official gifts
shall be presented to their daughter
on the occasion of her marriage next
week TO Mr.. LongwOrth. Whatever
presents are sent will be in the name
of the sovereign and will be in the
nature of personal expressions of good
will and not as presents from the gov
ernmenIs themselves.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
NOTHING TO FEAR
FROM Low TARIFF
ON TOBACCO FROM PHILIPPINES
ISLANDS, AS PRODUCTION
is EXTREMELY LIMITED.
By Associated Press.

washington. Feb. S.-The tobacco
industry in the Philippines was as
cussed by Secretary Taft to-day De
fore the Senate Committee on Philip
pines.
He said the entire amount OF tooac-
CO exported by the Islands annually
was less than the tobacco production
of Lancaster Pa. The secretary said
the United States had nothing to fear
from competition with the lslands d
a result of lower duties on Phlilpplne
tobacco.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
PARTIAL REPORT
Of INSURANCE
COMMITTEE
To Investigate New York Life In
SuranGe Company Made to
the Directors.
BY Associated Press.

New York, Feb. S.-The special
committee appointed by the trustees
of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany to investigate the affairs of the
company to-day made partial report
on its labor to the directors. This
report deals only with the relations Of
Andrew Hamilton, the legislative
agent, with the company, and severe
iy arraigns his methods. Jno. A. Nc
Call, late president of the company
also comes in for a share of the COM
mittee's criticisms. He is blamed for
the methods in connection with the
bureau of taxation and legislation
during the last ten years, and for al
lowing Hamilton to pay out vast
sums of money without proper &C
counting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
MANY BILLS WERE
PASSED BY SENATE

Washington. Feb. s.-The Senate
today passed large number of pri-
vate pension bills, also a bill provid-
ing for a government building at Fer
nandina. Fla, and apprOpriating one
hundred thousand dollars for same.
Permission was granted Prof.
Simon Newcomb to accept a decora-
ton from the German emperor.
Five hundred thousand dollars was
appropriated for a government build
ing at Houston Texas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
BY Associated Press.

Paris. Feb. S.-0pinign cDncerning
the progress and final dutcsme Of the
Algeciras conference has / ecOme rath
er more pessimistic here in conse
quence of semi-official declarations
that neither France or Germany will
receda regarding the question Of Mo
rOccan police.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
WILL NOT RECOGNIZE
MISS ROoSEVELT'S WEDDING

Washington, Feb. S.-Although the
house will not take official recognition
of the wedding of Miss Roosevelt and
Representative Longworth on Satur-
day, February II, adjournment VIII be
taken on Friday, February Is, until
the following Monday without avowing
its purpose. In this manner the house
will avoid establishing a precedent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
LARGE REWARDS OFFERED
FOR THE MURDERERS
By Associated Press.

Dothan. Ala. Feb. S.-There are no
special developments in the Cotton
wood. Ala. tragedy. in which j. NJ.
Christmas. his wife and son were
killed in their home some time Tues
day night. Rewards aggregating ff-
teen hundred dollars have been offer
ed for the apprehension Of the assas-
sins, and the feeling Of resentment and
horror at the crime is increasing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
TO AMEND THE
ELECTION LAWS
Rv Associated Press.

Frankfort. KY, Feb. S.-The lower
branch of the Kentucky legislature to-
day adopted a proposition to submit
to the people at the November cleo
ton the question of amending the
constitution to provide that a poll
tax receipt shall be qualification for
a voter in all elections. Republican
leaders in the house opposed the pas
sage of the bill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. S.-The Senator
Smoot case, so far as the introduction
of testimony of protestants is concern
ed will probably be called tomorrow,
This announcement was made by
John G. Carlisle, who has been prose
cutting the case at the present session
of congress. at the close of the pro
ceedings today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
WILL CONCLUDE SMOOT
CASE AT THIS SESSION
INTRODUCTION OF TESTIMONY PRoTEsTANTs
FINISHED ToDAY-DEFENsE HAS NOT ANNOUNCED
WHEN PROCEED.

The defense has not announced the
number of witnesses it expects to call
or when it will be ready to proceed.
The hearing today dealt with alleg-
ed Mormon interference in business af-
fairs and with the endowment house
ceremony.
Chairman Burrows said today that
he would insist upon concluding the
investigation and making a report to
the senate at this sehiOn.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
TWenty=Eight Men Buried
By Explosion in a Mine

the explosion and at ten o'clock to-
night twelve of these had been res
cued alive. one dead body being taken
out The remaining fifteen are ex-
Dected to be rescued by morning,
The explosion was light.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
MILLION FOR CABLE
TO THE CANAL ZONE

Washington. Feb. S.-Representa-
tive Wagner, Of Pennsylvania, intro
dGced a bill today apprOpriating one
million dollars for the construction Of
a cable from Key West. Fla. to Guam
tanamO. Cuba, thence to the Canal
Zone on the Isthmus OF Panama
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
France PeSSin7iSGc Over
the ALgeciraS Conference

Diplomats here strongly support the
French view regarding the mainten.
ance Of the position Of France in Mo
rocco. arguing that France should re-
ject, in the most energetic manner,
any proposal for international con-
troll, as otherwise she will lose every
thing for which she has been contend
ing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
Rv Associated Press.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. S.-An eX-
plOsion in PaTrall Mine near Mount
Hope. Fayette county, occurred this
afternoon. Twenty-eight men were
employed in the mine at the time OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
Only Seven Members of House,
All Republicans Voted Against
the Measure.
THE PENSION BILL
Carrying $39, 200, 900 ApprOpria- :
ton Also Passed House.

BILL PASSED PROVIDING HEAVY
PENALTY FOR PREMATURE
REVELATION OF GOVERNMENT
INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT,
INFLUENCE PRICE or coMMoD-
ITIEs-RILL INTRODUCED FOR
CABLE TO PANAMA.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
NEGRO LEGALLY HANGED
FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT

nashville. Tenn. Feb. S.-Arthur
arson a negro, was legally hanged
uay al WaynesbOro. Tenn, for
I'm nal assault on a thirteen year
~ White girl. The crime was most
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09
p@sburg Convention Has Power
nTaks Summary Action in
Case of Officers.
MUCH ENTHUSIASM
Manifested by Delegates Over
KitGheII'S Instructions.

PRESIDENT DoLAN REPEATED
INTENTION OF HOLDING Of
FlcE UNTIL REPLACED BY
VOTE OF MlNERS-DELEGATEs
ADVISED TO GO SLOW IN VIEW
OF PROBABLE TROUBLE APRIL
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-09

HE WEATHER: Fair Friday
and Saturday; light TO fresh
north winds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-11

Science. il cannot be denied that its
propagation i, followed by good results;
that Christian Scientist, are an unusual
" healthy happy people, and that they
are richly endowed with that rare ac,
complement, brotherly kindness.
The Sunday service Of the Christian
Science Church consists OF opening and
closing exercises similar to those of other
denominations. The distinguishing fca.
ture i the Lesson sermon which Mr..
Eddy has instituted nthc place OF the
clerical address. The Lesson sermon i
a compilation Of Scriptnral passages in
ter-persed with corrrative selection.
from the Christian SCIENCE textbook.
Science and ellalth With key to the
Scriptures, by Mrs. Eddy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-11
PROPOSALS FOR CLEARING LAND

Bids are hereby asked by the Astoria
Water Commission.
First: For slashing and burning the
brush and standing timber on about
eleven acres OF land.
Second:- clearing said land of all
brush, trees, logs and stumps and burn.
ing same.
Bids TO be filed with clerk Of the Water
Commission at City Hall by noon, June
%, 1905.
Proposals to be accompanied by certi'
fed check Of 5 per cent of amount OF
bid. Plans and specifications may be
procured at superintendent's office.
Right is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
Wv. LoUNsBERRY, Clerk.
6.l0-2wks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-11

If you knew the value Of Chamber
lain's Salve you would never wish to be
without it. Here are some Of the dis
eases for which it is especially valuable;
some nipples, chapped hands, burns,
frost bites, chilblains, chronic sore
eyes, itching piles, letter, salt rheum
and eczema. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Frank Hart and leading
druggists. s-