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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
SLAVERY
EXISTS NEAR
TAMPA
Alleged That Hundreds of
Men Are Held in Slav-
cry in South Florida.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE depart
ment OF justice has received fresh al
legations Of the existence of virtual
slavery in South Florida, below Tam
pa in which hundreds of men, white
and colored, are held by turpentine
operators, lumhermen and mine own
ers. II is declared that those re-
sponsible for these conditions are
mostly northern men.
1t is further alleged that sheriffs of
various counties Of southern Florida
are parties to the enslaving Of negroes
in the phosphate mines, turpentine
camps and lumber mills
A woman, who is reported to be
the informant of the department, had
an interview with Attorney General
Moody and the department is now de-
batting what course to pursue.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
TEMPERATURE IS
SLOWLY RISING
ALTHOUGH THE MINIMUM YES
TERDAY AT A. M. REGIS
TERED so DEGREES.

The temperature, which has been
decidedly chilly for the past few days,
Is slowly rising in this section, and
warmer weather was felt last night and
is predicted for today than has been
experienced since Tuesday.
Yesterday morning, however, the
minimum was 50 degrees at $50
O'Clock, and many shivered as they
Wended their way to their work The
maximum Of the day was IS degrees
at p. m.
Lest year on the same date the
maximum was 20 degrees and the
minimum so degrees, the only differ
ence between the same date Of 1906
and 1905 being that the maximum
this year was two degrees lower
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
THREE ORDINANCES WERE
APPROVED ~ THE MAYOR,

Three ordinances. which were pass
20 by the city council at its meet
ing wednesday night, became effec-
Nv, Wv yesterday. when Mayor Chas. H.
Snss approved them by attaching his
signature to the measures.
one OF the ordinances provides for
sac walks eight feet In width on GER
IAN streets; another provides that all
eiectric wiring shall be placed under
ground, and the third provides for
.ne assessment and collection OF ad
valorum taxes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
SATISFACTORY WORK BEING
DONE ON THE TUG MONARCH

Some very satisfactory work is be-
ing done toward floating the tug
Monarch, which was beached during
the hurricane in the slip between
Palafox and Baylen street wharves.
The big tug was high and dry when
work was commenced but now she
has been moved back into the water
a considerable distance by channels
being dug by the dredge Fidget.
It is probable that the vessel will
be fioatedf sby this afternoon or to-
morrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
NATIONALS WIN
THE FOURTH GAME
MADE 4 FORTUNE
IN ILLICIT
WH|SKEY
BY Associated Press.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 12-Wayne r.
Gooch, known to revenue officers as
the king of Moonshiners," pleaded
guilty in the United States court to-
day to an indictment charging con-
spiracy to defraud the government.
Judge Wadill fined him one thousand
dollars and confiscated his distillery.
Gooch is said to have accumulated
fortune of half a million dollars by
the manufacture and safe of Illicit
Whiskey. He owns a thousand acres
OF land in Meckleburg county and
maintained an armed guard around
the place.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
MACHINISTS
NOT ORDERED BACK
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Oct 12.-President
VConnen of the international Asso-
citation Of Machinists said to-day, re-
earding the dispute between the
Southern Railway Co., and the ma
chinists, that he had not ordered the
men back to work pending a settle
ment OF the case. He said certain
proposition had been submitted to the
men to be voted upon and that their
vote will decide whether or not the
men would 20 back.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
OIL
TRIAL ADJOURNS
Rx AssocIated Press.

Findlay. O.. Oct. 12.-After a two
hours session to-day the trial Of the
Standard Oil Co., Of Ohio. charged
with conspiracy against trade was
adjourned until Monday. The ad-
journment was agreed on because Of
the death of former Judge Burkett.
The proceedings to-day consisted Of
testimony by three witnesses sum
moned BY the. prosecution.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
REPORT ON SANTA
ROSA ISLAND CUTS
MANY INDICTED
FOR RIO TING
IN ATLANTA
BY Associated Preas.

Atlanta, Oct. 1.-THE Fulton coun-
ty grand jury to-day returned indict-
ments against twenty white men
charged with rioting in Atlanta on
September %. The names were not
made public. Previously two white
men were indicted on the same charge
and sixty negroes indicted, charged
with completely in the murder Of
County Policeman Heard on Septem-
Der "A. All Of these are the result of
an investigation by the grand jury of
the recent race riots here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
EARTHQUAKE
IN NEW MEXICO
MOST SEVERE. SHOCK IN MANY
MONTHS FELT AT
soccoRo.
BY Associated Press.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Oct. 1.-THE
most severe earthquake shock in
many months was felt at Soccoro, N
NJ. this evening. 1t is said the shock
was felt for 10 minutes. At the same
time shocks were felt at Baden and
Albuquerque. No damage is reported.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-10-13
ATLANTA CHOSEN
BY MAIL CARRIERS
BY Associated Press.

Peoria, Ills, Oct. 12.-At the clos
Ing session Of the National Associe-
ton OF Rural Mail Carriers, Atlanta,
Ga, was selected as the place of the
next convention P. L. Lindsay, of
Georgia. was chosen president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
Of Muslin Underwear

% A host of exceptional offerings of carefully made,
strictly first grade garments from the best makers, not
tawdry stuff trimmed with poor laces and cheap enl-
broidery. Great lots of fresh and clean dainty under
muslins that it is not only a pleasure to buy, but to
wear as well.
CORSET COVERS, made of good muslin, worth
u lie, at .....-....., .........oc
CORSET COVERS, made Of good muslin, embroid-
cry trimmed, value zoe at ........... $3.50. l7c
ORS COVERS, made of Cambria with four
clusters of 4 tucks, lace and ribbon trimmed,
value 29c, at zlc
CORSET COVERS, made of fine NainSOoE, nicely
tucked, trimmed with hemstitched lawn and
embroidery, value SOC, at ................ 43c
WOMEN'S DRAWERS, made of muslin with hem
stitched rutfie and five tucks, value 29c at .21c
WOMEN'S DRAWERS, made of Cambria, tucked
rufhe, value 4oc, at .................. 33c
WOMEN'S DRAWERS, made of fine Cambria ruff
file tucked and trimmed with embroidery, value
Doc, at 4oo
WOMEN'S DRAWERS, made of extra fine Cam
brio with ruf1e of tucked lawn, trimmed with
ValencienneS lace and insertion, value Soc,
at ooo
WOMEN'S GOWNS, made of good muslin with
yoke tucked and hem stitched, worth SOC, at 43e
WOMEN'S GOWNS,
made of fine muslin yoke with two clusters OF three
tucks each and two rows of embroidery inser.
ton, collar and cuffs trimmed with hemstltched
lawn, value Soc, at .....,........... ooe
WOMEN > GOWNS, OF extra quallty muslin, YOKE
made with four clusters of SIX tucks each and
four rows of embroidery insertion, value $1.O0.
at 83c
WOMEN'S GOWNS, made of fine Cambria with
yoke of Valenciennes lace and insertion, collar
and cuffs trimmed with Valenciennes lace.
value Pl.oU at ooe
WoMEN'S SKIRTS, made of good muslin with
deep rufle of lawn and fine embroidery, worth
soc, at 0oe
WOMEN'S SKIRTS, made of good muslin, with
r,ifle of lawn trimmed with Torchon lace and
three rows of Torchon insertion, worth $1.2o
at 83c
WOMEN'S SKIRTS, made of Cambria, with rufle
tucked and trimmed with Torchon lace and
insertion, value $3.50, at ...............98t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
KNIT UNDERWEAR

Women's Fleece Lined Vests and Pants, regular price 2c, at 49,. 1c
Women's Fleece Lined Vests and Pants, regular price SOC, at ...... SOC
Womenis Merino and Natural Vests and Pants, regular price soc, at 300
Women's Merino and Natural Vests and Pants, regular price 7c, at Soc
Women's Memno and Natural Vests and Pants, regular price $1O0, at 7c
Womenis Fleece Lined Union Suits, regular price soc, at ............ SOC
Womens Fleece Lined Union Suits, regular price CSC, at ...... 79c
Chldrens Fleece Lined Night Drawers, regular price 2c, at ...... 1c
Chlden's Fleece Lined Night Drawers regular price soc. at ...... 3c
Women's Knit Corset Covers, fleece lined, regular price 25c, at ...... 1c
Women's Knit Corset Covers. fleece lined, regular price soc, at. 35c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09

Women's and CkiIdren's Goats

As it is our policy to carry no garments from one season to al
we shall offer the balance of our coats at the following low prices,
we know will move them:
LOT 1.-The balance of our coats, short and long, former prices q
up to 1898, while they last your choice. .............. &
LOT "a small lot Of short and long coats, not a garment A
worth less than $79S, all marked at the uniform price of. =
LOT Sin this lot you will find coats that sold as high as 119S !
these also suffer in the general reduction, and will 90 at.
LOT 4-Your pick from this lot of high grade garments, some
OF which sold at 1898 and even more, not many, but in
while they last nv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
Boys Clothing

You can save as much as ons-haff on Boys Clothing,
during this sale. All are of this seasons goods, made in
the newest styles, all sizes.
LOT 1-Consisting of sailor, double breasted and Norfolk
worth up to $1.98. take your pick at 49,. 1.29
LOT 2-Consisting Of sailor, Norfolk, Buster Brown and
double breasted Suits, hard to beat for less than
$2.9S, your choice at ................. 1.59
LOT 3-You will find in this lot Suits and Overcoats
that formerly sold as high as 1898, chiefly among
them are Norfolk and double breasted Suits and Rus
sian and tourist Overcoats, while they last your choice
at 1893
LOT 4You must see these suits and overcoats to appre-
ciate the values, of plain and mixed suitings made IN
Norfolk and double breasted styles, also several
$49S. at 29S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
G0fSets at eutpriees

Here's a chance to buy a good
Corset at greatly reduced prices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
ChiIdren's Dresses

The sale of Chldren's Dresses has been one of the
big features of our Annual Sales. This year the lines are.
if anything, better than ever, embracing as they do, a
number of odd lots.
LOT Made of novelty suiting, trimmed with braid
regularly worth 81 90, sale price ............. zee
LOT made of novelty suitng, trimmed with braid and
brass buttons, regular price $125, sale price ....95c
LOT 3-Made of plain material, also check and mixed suit
ing, trimmed with braid and buttons, a good $3.50
value, at liz
LOT 4-Made of plain cashmere and black and white
checks, trimmed with braid and buttons, values up
to S. ZIG, sale price 1.59
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09

All our SOC Corsets reduced to 39c
All our 75c Corsets reduced to 65c
All our 81 Corsets reduced to 83c
All our 1.50 Corsets red. to 1.19
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
Sale
Of
Hosiery

Children s Fast Black Ribbed Hose, sizes to 9 IL, regular price 15c at IL
Chiden's all wool Cashmere Ribbed Hose, sizes 5 to 9 regular price %
at 19
Children's Fleece Lined Ribbed Hose, sizes 6 to 912, regular price %
at 19
Women's Fleece Lined Hose, all sizes, a good 15c value, at ..........12
Women S Fancy Hose, regular price 15c, reduced to ................ II
Women s Wool Hose. regular price 39c, reduced to ............... 81
Women s Wool Hose. regular price Soc reduced to ................ SO
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09

This yearly sale is one of the most
beneficial of saving a great store
ever opened. You save an average of
a fourth.
Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose, sizes
3 to 8, a good Zoe value, at ...... &c
Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose. two
thread Isle finish, reg.1price y lie,
at 10c
Children's Fast Black Fleece Lined Hose,
sizes G to 9 u rec nrice 1lc at lie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
A Great Sale OF Mems Wear

Mems Linen Collars, always be,
sale price 1uc
Mems Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers,
always soc, at 45c
Mems Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers,
always soc, at .............. 39c
Mems Natural Wool and Merino Shirts
and Drawers, always 75c, at 49,. &c
Mems Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers,
always $1.00, at .............. S3c
Mems Sweaters, regular price 81, at 79c
Mems Sweaters, regular price 1.50 at LILO
Mems Fast Black Hose, regular price
10c, at DC
Mems Fast Black Hose, regular price
121-2c, at lUc
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09
Woinen's Suits

The balance of our Women's Suits will be divided into
as follows:
LOT 1-Your choice of about twenty-five suits, former price
up to $12.9S, consisting of long coat, hip jacket and Elton
styles, all at the uniform price Of ...............
LOT 2EYour choice of some twenty suits made of cheviot,
Panama and broadcloth, values up to 1888, all at one
LOT "a choice selection, there being in this lot suits of
broadcloth, fancy mixtures and Panamas, suits worth up
to $4,000, your choice during this sale ...............
LOT All our high grade suits, former prices up to $500,
take your pick during this sale at the low price OF. $50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-09

Please note particularly that we make clearance sale reductions
but twice each year. The absolutely genuine character of these
summer and winter clearances is fully established and will be at
tested by thousands of patrons who have attended them on previous
occasions. Every article will bear its original price mark as we'll as
the new price, showing at a glance the exact amount saved on any
purchase. We urge the importance of early inspection, as the
stock will be rapidly depleated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-09
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.

Tho Arlington Junior Branch, Mrs Belle u
butcher president. is always success1ul III VIVA
ever il undertakes in the interests OF ouli9'
The dramatic entertainment given in the ArIlle'oi'
Country Club, on the evening of December e. may
we'll he counted among its enviable successes me
introductory number on the programme was d
piano duet by the president and her young SUI
Master Alan butcher. The curtain raiser was d
sce,,a from the school for Scandal in which MISS
Martha Lawrence in perfect costume, persohateo
7 adv Teazle and Master Frank Burgess TOOK the
Mart of Sir Peter This followed by viohn
and piano duet by Miss Edna loft and aired
Dickson 49,
The Duchess Dressmaker,' translated rom 'He
French bv Miss Dorothy Craig and Miss Barbara
Colt was admirably played by the following miss Miss
hers of the branch Miss Dorothy Crads 80
%eIIie Cornwall Miss Alma Beden Miss Ernes S,
Blanc Miss Gladys Belden. MISS irene it, Wss
Hazel SHADE and Miss Hazel Dillon +,+,a7
IT, evening closed with musical farce, eltIIIIeu
,,T4bn S,,rnrse by the following cast; MISS
Priscilla Phyliky. Miss Helen craig MISS ir
1in Miss Edna Metzgar. Miss Emily NewoGaS
Miss Florence Van Zile, Miss Margerlte
Miss Ethel Jeffreys Lester Allen, OIll '5GItIrora
Clarence Chase. Edwin Macauay Pi Oh Nag.
&C. on5 Bertram McKensee. Those VINO tooh Pc !
az ~ ''DIchess Dressmaker, having W I4oG
s;.tf,,1I,. for Ave years in the ranks OF lIe 1uI
branch made their parting DOW on tl1S FdentIv
Saor,be-s of the branch. The l. . p -
ot tbat . Young Ladies Club Will De III riIe
n6eressiye step taken by these Inenlpe i nv
poSoJ, T,resdent who has graduated suc W.. -
orl-ers is to congratulated OF M ~orIy,iI5ant
nerts and the T. S. S. is proud OF sucH ed'iie''
lT1rCrE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-09
PEACE IN DAUGHTERS RANKS.
Some Disaffected Ohioans Attend Social
Meeting Weak.

Everything was peace at the regular meeting of
the Daughters of Ohio held at the Waldorf Astoria
yesterday afternoon, and at the euchre party that
followed it. Several new members were received.
There We're designations. and the overtures of
the disaffected party not referred to. Some
members of that party present in fact. and
from everything that could be learned IT appeared
that the bottom had fallen out of It. AS for the
remnant, there those who did not hesitate to
say that it included persons whom the society
could well spare. and who if they should decide to
return to the fold would be asked to resign.
The new president, Mrs. Emma Beckwith, pre-
sided, and arrangements were completed for an
other social meeting, be held February 20.
Miss Anna NJ Bishop, daughter of a former Gov
ernor of Ohio, elected auditor to take the
place of Miss Jennie Pomerne, who has resigned
The euchre attended by about a hundred
women, and the prizes which all manufact-
ured in Ohio were won by Mrs. W. ]. Sageman,
Mrs. Sarah Harbine, Mrs. H R. browne and Mrs.
William A. Cummings Mrs. George Alvin varney
was chairman of the committee of arrangements
and Mrs. John P. Jackson was hostess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-09
MORE ROOM FOR NURSERY.
Downtown Institution for Women Cleaners
Doubles It's Activities.

The Downtown Nursery. al No. 12O Cedar-st., an
institution which makes speciality of caring for
the children OF women employed as cleaners in the
downtown business offices, has arranged to double
its activities. It has rented another house ad-
Joining its present premises, and in the course Of
few weeks expects to be able to receive thirty
more children, which will make sixty in all. The
money necessary for this enlargement of the work
was raised by means Of a concert last winter, but
there Is still room for contributions meet run
ming expenses.
The Downtown Nursery opened three years
ago at the suggestion Of the Charity Organization
Society and the Association for Improving the Con
ditIon of the Poor and met long felt and des-
perate need Previously the office cleaners below
Canal-st. had no place T. leave their children
when going out TO work. for other nurseries. even
if they had been accessible, did open at sufi-
cientIv early hour So the little ones either
left alone TO the uncertain care of an elder
child or neighhor. or else the mothers were COM
PEELED 10 renquish their efforts TO be self-sup-
porting.
Miss Louise Baldwin is president OF the Down
town Nursery, and among other officers and MEM
beers are Mrs. John Magee. Miss Susan Bliss, Miss
Julia Edgar. Miss Caroline Fellowes, Miss her-
nochan. Miss Knecand. Miss Angelica Livingston
Mrs & IL. Bergman, Mrs. Moses Taylor Miss
Gertrude Pell Miss Josephine Pearson, Miss M
PomcrOy and Miss Euuice Terry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-09
DOMINION NOTES.
Body of Canadian Minister TO Be
Sent Home on BattLeship.

ottawa, Jan. THE action of the British Ad-
miralty in offering to send the body of Raymond
Prefontaine. the Canadian Minister of Marine ana
Fisheries. who died suddenly in Paris, 70 HallaN
board the battleship Dominion has created q
very favorable impression in Canada. This is the
second time Canadian who has died abroad mas
been honored in this way. Twelve years ago Sr
John Thompson the then leader of the ConsefVa-
tive party and Premier of the Dominion died WINE
a visit TO Queen Victoria at Windsor Castie-
His body sent across the Atlantic on cruiser
The selection of batteshio to convey the oouy
of Mr.. Prefcntaine home was made on sentmeht1I
grounds. it being a special tribute TO Canada to
utilize for this purpose the new battesh1p, when
was named after the Dominion
The death of Mr.. Prefontaine at the present time
IS a distinct loss to Canada as he had in hand the
important work of making the St. Lawrence RIVER
safer for navigation. He had been making a spe-
cial study of the work the last few months ana
il was expected that when Parliament met ne
would propose a number of effective reforms, esp
cially in connection with the pilotage system Wch
is believed to be defective in many respects :,
Another important matter Mr. Prefontalne iiau
in hand the organization of small CailaCls::li
navy as a reserve for the British navy. When n
London before going Paris, Mr. Prefontaine helIl
War Office. and arrived at basis from Whlch 70
proceed with the work. man Will now nave
to take hold of the scheme which Will necessarily
dol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-09
IRON And STEEL SURVEY.
United States Has One-haf Total
Producing Capacity.

Baltimore Jan (SpeciaD.-J. Stephen Jeans,
secretary of the British Iron Trade Association
and an authority iron and steel, contributes TO
THE Manufacturers Record an elaborate article
giving "a world survey Of iron and steel" Re
viewing the wonderful development Of the ron
and steel industry of recent years, Mr. Jeans says
that the United States has about one-Aalf OF the
total iron producing capacity of the whole worid
to-day. The worlds output of iron ore is given Dy
him as 55500000 tons in 1890 and 9230c.000 tons in
1904 showing gain of S. S01000 tons. 20 per cent
while the corresponding increase in the output Of
pig iron was 17470,C00 tons. Mr.. Jeans says:
These figures seem to show that in the period oG
that has interviewed since 1890 leaner ores nave been
used since there has been increase IN the . az
erage consumption of additional ore per ION Oh +e
produced The output of pig iron in the countries
that are included in this statement of ore produe-
ton increased by figure that is greatly in excess
The production Of steel in the leading countries
1899 to 85556oo5 tons in Within the last four
teen years we have witnessed an aSed ne ~ .sntx
century ago One naturally wonders where is this
extraordinary progress to end. Is it to be con-
tinued the same scale or on an even idIseL
likely to be- and by what countries IS It hktiy 70
be met? No one who mas caTG ftg tafas must
contribute for the next half century, at any rate
IRON and in steel No other country has the same
crnplies of cheap and rich material No otne I
e e0od SHADE. S No oher country has such colossal
home demand. No other country can 10 tiiG 40
i- I,af-
duction on a large scale: No other country IS pet
fer protected from outside competition. ~, .,o,
Although there many countries IN ttle " le
less than twenty of them are pig IRON pr Nj
and NOT more than four i've produce ron aIIu
steel for export. The manifest destiny OF tI ~.
United States. with its vast resources Wort
he to produce and more largely TOT tNp4 -
and If IL is found profitable TO export ~
@isbnd forn1s OF the material rather than the
nrider forms so much the better for those ensaseu
in the business.
1,scussfne the question as to whether the present
activity is likely 10 last Mr.. Jeans takes the
ground that the boom in the iron and steel trade Is
not likely to come to an end soon On TINS POM
he says
~, ,..raoa annual steel production of the
United states rose from 10000 tons in the 4 1Ee
H-ears ended 1894 to 100000 tons in each OF w
i've years NEEDED 1899 and $io9999 tons IN each
five years ended 1889 and 13t9Ogg tons IN n e &C.
ne with 1909 the average is not unlikely 70 qe 1o
IS 600 go tons and 1 should anticipate tn4o Dy ta in
II NAV reach well or to- If it does not qulte ae.S'i
"a 00 6O0 tons These CONSERVATIVE ns +o3i is
the progress made in the I'VE yeaj iIitine Of the
future In all this there is surely justihcsttO ,9n
Tho nrooress that has been made by AuleI 'I1
firms in improving and extending their plants