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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
FOR THE
AMERICAN
SPONGE
Depletion Charged to Greek Divers
Who Have Invaded Florida
Waters.

The Fishing Gazette, of New York,
publishes the following, which will be-
of interest to FlOridians:
Owing to the production Of Florida
sponges being rapidly depleted, it is
feared that the American sponge sup
ply will soon be eliminated, due to
Greek divers who have invaded the
Florida waters. Two bills have been
PASSED in che Senate and are now be-
fore the House. The bills call for the
regulation of the sponge fisheries Of
Florida, and prohibit aliens from
taking or gathering sponges in the
waters of the United States. The other
bill prohibits the use of diving appa-
ratus in the taking of spOnges. The
supporters of the bills claim that the
sponges in Florida waters are threat
ened with extinction unless legislation
is enacted to stop the taking of
sponges as cited above. Some advo-
cate a closed season from May 1 to
October 1 of each year to enable the
sponges to reproduce or propagate.
The present agitation will doubtless
result in some action being taken by
Congress to that end.
The experiments in sponge culture
which have been carried on by the
United States Fish Commission on the
coast of Florida show that it is pos
sible to raise sponges of merchantable
size in this manner. "A number OF
eneciments six inches in diameter
have developed from plants made sew
eral years before. The economic re-
suits of the experiments are stlll
doubtful as the search for a suitable
material for the support OF the cut
tings until they reach commercial size
is as yet unrewarded.
DR.. Hugh NJ. Smith, OF the United
S%afns Fish Commission, recently ap-
neared before a special sub committee
of tho House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries and favored
lending bills to prevent aliens from
taking sponges in American waters,
etc. A.
A A. Seraphic, president OF the
SDonge Diving Operators Association
of Florida. recently appeared before
the house committee Of Merchant Ma
rine and Fisheries and opposed the
bill to prohibit aliens from taking
or gathering spOnges in Florida wa
ters and to regulate the sale Oh same
The Florida output would be restrict
ed and the price of spOnges maintain
ed at prohibitive prices. We are build
ing ND a great sponge industry for
Florida, and if this bill is passed it
will kill the business for the divers,
preventing. them from operating dur
ing the greater part Of the year, and a
source of wealth will be lost to the
United States. Before divers were
used in gathering sponges the total
output of Florida sponges was not
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17

above S35O,OO0, and since the Greek
divers and 20 diving boats have been
in operation, the total output amount
ed to $1,5O0,000 annually, most OF the
product being purchased by New York
firms. If it were not for the divers
the great virgin beds of spOnges in
deep water would remain UndistuTbed,
and they cannot be gathered without
apparatus in over 40 feet of water II
the proposed legislation goes through.
Later advices from Washington
note, with regard to the controversy
touching on the Florida fisheries and
necessary legislation by congress to
eliminate the further depletion of the
grounds, a great deal of attention Is
paid TO same by the Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries. 1t
was stated in brief that legislation is
absolutely necessary to save the in
dustry from being wiped out. John
K. Cheyney, one of the largest sponge
purchasers of Tarpon Springs, was
also examined by the committee, as
well as E Hope, who represents the
sponge operators of TarpOn Springs
and vicinity. AS a result of the testi-
mony of these various witnesses il
seems probable that the committee
will give serious consideration TO only
one Of the bills that have already
passed the senate. namely. 1906, to
regulate the landing, delivery, cure
and sale Of sponges. The other meas
ure, 1905, prohibiting aliens from
taking sponges in waters Of the Unit
ed States, is regarded as questionable
and difficult TO execute.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17

If the recommendations of the Board
Of Public Works as expressed at the
adjourned meeting yesterday are &C
quiesced in by the city council, Pen
sacola will have building inspector,
in all that the name implies. Further,
no buildings will be erected within the
corporate limits, or repairs made to
structures within the same confines,
unless a permit is secured.
AT the last meeting of the bdhrdl this
question was brought up by Mr..
Daniel, who was absent yesterday.
Mayor Bliss yesterday offered reso-
luton which was adopted asking the
city council to enact an ordinance Gre
atIng the Office of building inspector,
and prescribing the duties OF such OFF,
cial
At present the Chief of Police is
acting as building inspector, and
Mayor Bliss thinks with other duties
that it is asking too much OF Cher
Schad to look after buildings.
Permission was granted John Sun
day to remove trees from the sidewalk
On Belmont street.
Electric Light Matter.
The question of what is to be paid
for electric lights, now that the city
has more lights than forty wai'
brought up. The contract between the
electric company and municipality
Urovides, that $50 per year IS TO be
raid for each arc light mp to forty in
number and over that number to fifty
S65 per ,annun. The matter was re-
ferred to the city attorney for his Opin-
ion.
The report Of the city engineer,
showing work Of a minor character &C
complished from April "a, to May Is
was read and ordered fled.
A long list of names to whom notice
to construct sidewalks should be sent,
accompanied by resolution was read
and approved.
Mayor Bliss reported that 81 palm
trees had been purchased by him at
IS per piece and that the freight on
the same was $1O2.6O. Twenty-four OF
the treas were for the city, and the
freight on the same. inasmuch ais the
trees were the largest and best was
s4S. The freight was pro rated, 81
each on the large trees and 81 each
on the smaller onss.
Clean Park.
At the request Of the Park Commits
sioners Of Bayview Park, two men
were ordered allowed to clean the
park of all debris and to plant Ber-
muda grass.
Rix M. Robinson rendered his resig-
nation as Park Commissioner OF
Bayview Park and H. H. Boyer was
named 10 succeed him. Mr.. Robinson
was named as a commissioner Of Bstra
Maduro Park. .r
Other business Of a routine and
minor character was transacted after
which the board adjourned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
sciatiea Cured After Twenty Years
of Torture.

For more than twenty years Mr.. ].
B. Massey, Of 1922 Clinton ST. Mime
apolis. Mimi, was tortured by sciati-
ca. The pain and suffering which he
endured during this time is beyond
Nothing gave lin
anv permanent relief until he used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One appli-
cation of that liniment relieved the
main and made sleep and rest possible,
and less than one bottle has effected
a permanent cure. If troubled with
sciatlca or rheumatism why not try
a 25-cent bottle of Pain Balm and see
for yourself how quickly it relieves
the pain. For sale by all druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17

Practically the entire time of the
Board Of Public Safety at the meeting
last night was devoted to police and
fire department matters.
Two officers, Patrolman Jones and
Clerk Murphy of the police depart
ment were before the board on
charges. Jones was charged with
leaving the city and his post without
permission of the chief. Chief Schad
paid a compliment to the efficiency of
the bluecoat and stated that it was
his first offense. Executive session
No. l occurred after all the evidence
was in and it was announced after the
star chamber meeting was oyer that
Jones had been reprimanded.
Thirty Days for Murphy.
Clerk Murphy was charged with en-
tering a saloon and taking drink
with his uniform on while of duty and
fighting. To the former charge the
oihcer entered a plea of guilty, but
pleaded not guilty to the charge of
fighting.
Several witnesses were examined
among them the. prosecuting witness
George Ball, whom it is alleged Muir
ply struck. Chief Schad was present
and stated that Ball is considered ''one
of the toughest characters in the city. -
Officer Murphy claimed that Ball
tried to strike him with a chair when
he clinched with his alleged antagon-
ist.
The evidence showed that previous
to the difficulty that Murphy took his
II - ,T- 10, he,
| stating that if il became necessary to
| fight Ball that he would have no
| weapon on.
Executive session No. 2 was an
nounced' and behind closed doors the
members of the board considered the
case. In a short time the doors were
opened and Murphy called in. He was
notified that he was laid of for thirty
days Thus the incident was closed.
Murphy has been a member Of the
force for some time, and II was his
first Offense and first appearance be-
fore the board on charge.
Fire Report.
The report of Chief Bicker of the
fire department for the past month
showed s alarms, with a loss of
SCIrtS-I0, duU luSuIduC6 Ou DuIu6u
buildings of s1O,365.
Chairman Ingraham was granted au-
thority to have the water gauge ex-
amined and tested.
The city electricianwill be compelled
hereafter to attend at least the first
meeting of the board in each month.
New Policemen.
Fred Milford, Charles Mitchell, R.
D. Eddings and ]. E. HogebOom, were
elected members Of the police depart
ment, provided they pass the required
examination. William LARS applica-
ton was tabled.
H. Croomb was elected a member OF
the fire department.
Routine business was then taken
up disposed Of and the board ad-
jOurned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
] JACKSONVILLE
ENTERTAINS
THE ELKS
Florida Association COnVeneS in
East Florida City for An
nuaI Session.

Jacksonville, May 16.-The Florida
Elks Association convened in this city
this morning at 10 O'Clock, meeting
with the local lodge. The meeting
was colled to order by President Her
bert A. Floyd and an invocation fol-
lowed by the chaplain Rev. w. C..
Lindsay. The address of welcome
was delivered by Col. John S. Maxwell
and the response was made by Presi-
dent Ford. An automobile ride and
river excursion followed, and tonight
there was a dance in honor of the
visiting delegates.
Lodges and Officers.
The association is composed of the
following Florida lodges of Elks: Jack
sonville, No. 221; Key West, No. SOL;
Pensacola, No. 497;. Tampa, No. 7O8;
Fernandina No. 795; st. Augustine No.
S29; Ocala, No. S51; Lake City, No.
89S: Tallahassee, No. 937; Miami, No.
9S4; Gainesville No. $50.
The officers of the Florida Elks' as
ISOLATION, ana the lodges to which
they belong, are as follows: Presi'
dent. H. A Ford No. 851; vice presi-
dent ]. Clarence Glenn, No. 70S; sec
retarv. G. ID. lAckerly, No. 221; treas
urer. J. T. Pacetti. No. S29; chaplain
Rev. w. c. Lindsay, No. SOL; sergeant
alarms. DR.. Hugh Mosher, No. 1913.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
TerSeIy Told

Mobile Register: C. B. Perry, of
Pensacola is al the St. Andrew.
The Eighth Artillery band. of Ft
Barrancas, left yesterday for Fort
Morgan, Ala, where it will remain a
month.
W F. Graves, a prominent citizen of
DeFuniak, was In the city yesterday.
The smack Ruth A. Welles of the
feet Of Saunders & Co, arrived yester-
Gay with a catch Of 2 600 snappers.
A private telegram received from
Mobile contains the intelligence that
Capt ". H. H. McDavid, formerly Of
Pensacola, is very sick and not eX-
pected TO live through the night Capt.
McDavid was for many years connect
ed with the police department Of this
city, and he has scores Of friends here
who WI regret to learn Of his serious
condition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
Care of the Cat.

A little powdered sulphur made
into a paste with lard or unsalted
butter and smeared upon the front
paws now and then is an excellent
thing to keep a cat in good condi-
ton, but care should be taken that
there is no exposure to cold or wet
until after the effects of the medi,
cine have passed off. Raw meat
should not be given save in cases
where food is refused and it is nee
essaTy to build up the system. Then
it should be given in small quanti-
ties and be perfectly fresh and free
from fat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
IS.
ADOPTED FOR
INSPECTOR
Board of Works Will Ask Council
to Adopt Building Or
dinaHGe.

LIGHT QUESTION RE-
FERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
FOR HIS oPINIoN-cHANGE IN
PARK COMM ssIoNERs AND
MATTERS OF A ROUTINE CHAR.
ACTER ACTED UPON.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
It's Dangerous to Neglect a Cold.

How often do we hear it remarked:
"It's only a cold" and few days lat
er learn that the man is on his back
with pneumonia. This is Of such
common occurrence that a cold, how
ever slight, should not be disregard;
ed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
counteracts any tendency Of cold 70
result in pneumonia, and has gained
its great popularity and extensive
sale by its prompt cures of this most
common ailment. 1t always cures
and is pleasant to take. For sale by
all druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
TURTON & BELL,
PHOTOGRAPHERS SINCE 1870.
Kodak Supplies. Finishing for Amateurs.

r. x. WHITE,
Matchmaker. Manufacturing IeWeler. and Graduate
Cpsician. 80 S. Paiafox Street. Pensacola. Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
Sore Nipples.

A cure may be effected by applying
Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the
ea,.d is done nursing. Wipe it of
with a soft cloth before allowing the
child TO nurse. Many trained nurses
use this salve with the best results.
Price 25 cents per box. Sold by all
druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-17
Stomach Troubles.

Mrs. Sue Martin, an old and highly
respected resident of Faisonia, Miss,
was sick with stomach trouble for
more than six months. Chamberlain
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
WAGE INCREASE DENIED
Mine Owners Acknowledge a Labor
Point, but Say the Cause Is
the Tariff.

Essen, Prussia. Oct 1S.-The Mine
Owners association, of the Rhenish-
Westphalian district, has rejected the
miners demand for an advance in
wages and will recommend this course
to the National Mine Owners associa-
ton.
The Rhenish-W estphalian associa.
ton admits the workmen's allegation
regarding the increased cost of living,
but says the government is response
bic and must apply the remedy, in re-
vising the tariff law, referring evil
IDENTITY to the increased price of meat
since the new tariff went into effect.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
UNLOCKING THE ELUSIVE EEL.
Ingenious Angler Asserts Hypnotic
Method Is Best.

1t isn't so hard to catch an eel.
Not infrequently you will land one
when you are fishing for something
else. But getting him off the hook
without having your line tangled and
tied into innumerable knots-aye,
that's the rub! When Izaak Walton
wrote his treatise on the gentle art of
angling, he overlooked the eel. Yet
the possibilities of this squirming
fish in developing patience in the fish
erman are infinite The average
angler, when he has hooked one, can
do nothing more than rub his hand
in the dirt till it is rough with CRIME,
seize the eel by the neck and club
him to death. Meanwhile his line is
all snarls and tangles.
But an ingenious angler, with the
nervous system of the eel in mind
has discovered better way. The eel
properly handled, may be soothed and
put into an immediate state of calm
simply by rubbing him gently on the
spinal column with a match or small
stick. Indeed, no one who has hpyno
tized crab by rubbing between the
eyes will doubt for a moment thai
the eel may somewhat similarly be
put to sleep.
1t is the only effective way to de
tach an eel from the hook. Try it!
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
NOT DONE BY NEGROES
Seneca, S, c.. re.Swept and Hotel
Guests Have a Close Call for
Their Lives.

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 1S-The town
of Seneca was visited by a fire and
property worth about $4,000 was de-
stroyed. The fire originated in the
Oconee Inn, new brick hotel, which
was totally destroyed. The Palmetto
hotel, recently completed, together
with the stores of Hunter & Harper,
Luther. Moore, and Stribbings phar-
macy. Were burned. Both hotels were
filled with guests, and there were sew
eral narrow escapes.
Rumors were circulated early that
the fire was the result Of incendiar-
ism, and was started by negroes for
revenge for the destruction of negro
9college by dynamite at that place on
Saturday night. Later investigation
showed that there was little on which
to base the rumors. The negro popula-
ton of the town did everything in their
power TO stay the progress of the
f9meS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
Fish Wins the Election.

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-President Stuyve-
SAINT Fish, of the Illinois Central rail
road, came out victor over f. II. Har-
riman at the annual stockholders
meeting after. a sensational scene in
which Fish was openly and bitterly
accused of violating an agreement, by
which agreement he obtained a large
number of proxies he would not other
wise have had. The charge was made
by William Nelson Cromwell, who rep
resented Hartman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

Competitive drills have been begun
at the national Pythian encampment
ut New Orleans.
A project has been started at Den
YER for tie erection Of the finest statue
of Abraham Lincoln in the country.
With devotional day" the w. C. T.
Z. has begun its annual convention at
Boston. Fifty countries are represent
ed.
The National Metal Trades associa-
ton will hold the next annual conyen-
ton at Boston March 81 and % of next
year.
Secretary Taft and party have ar
rived at Washington from Cuba.
Senator Foraker was the principal
speaker at the opening session of the
Society of the Army of the Cumber-
land at Chattanooga.
Fire destroyed six stores in the town
of Sentinel. o. T., causing loss es-
timated at $4,000.
There is no hope for the rescue alive
of the crew of the French submarine
I.utin, which plunged TO its fate OF
Bjzerta. Tunis.
The director of the mint has pur-
chased 100000 ounces Of silver at 1920
per fine ounce.
A Southwestern railroad locomotive
exploded near Almogordo, \. NJ. kill
ing Fred Dobbin. the engineer, and
T. E. Brandon, the fireman.
The natives Of the districts Of Boren-
quien and Delgaha, Morocco, are fight
ing in order to decide which shall
dominate the other
Professor Henry B. Richardson, di
rector of the German department al
i Amherst college. is dead of bronchitis
| He was g. years old.
/ The Chinese legation st Washington
will be in mourning for 100 days be
cause Of the death in China Of the
mother Of Sir Chen Tung LANG Chena
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
CITE INDIANS RAISING CAIN
United states Troops Asked for &C
Round Up and Corral the
Band.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 1S.-GoyeFnor
Brooks has telegraphed the interior de-
partment asking for federal troops to
aid in preserving order and TO arrest
and remove a band of Ute Indians
now in the vicinity of Gillette Wyo.
The Indians are Utes, and were re-
Gently allotted lands in severalty in
Utah. which. in effect, made them citi-
zens outside the jurisdiction Of the
Indian department.
The Indians became dissatisfied with
their lands and started overland across
Wyoming, to the annoyance of ranch
men, and complaint was made TO the
interior department Inspector Me-
I.aughlin was sent, and after parley
induced about fifty Of the band to re
turn to Utah. The remainder refused
to 60 back and encamped near Gillette
Within the past few days the Indians
who have been drinking liquor have
deficd the local authorities and more
serious complaint has come from
rancAmen and farmers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
WILL ez DEATH To SIX
Explosion OF Gasoline from an I'M
known Cause Kills Five Per-
sons Outright

sons Outright
Celina, o.. Oct. 1S.-Five persons We're
killed and about 100 injured by gaso-
line explosion in the Meinerding dry
goods and hardware store at Fort Re
coyery in this county. The dead are
Miss Cleo Weis, Henry Hammer, Jo-
seph Roesner and Charles Wagner
all employees of Meinerding; unknown
travelling salesman, missing. The most
seriously injured are: John McMuller,
leg almost torn from body, cannot live;
Mrs. John McMuller, badly cut on
right side; p. Kidder, Salomonia, Ind,
leg broken: Henry Claughman and
Mrs. George Record, bodies badly
bruised. The other were only slight
~ injured by flying glass.
The explosion occurred in the rear
Of the Meinerding store where Chas.
Wagner was supposed to have been
at the time. What caused the explo-
sion is not known. Fire followed, and
the entire town on the west side was
soon ablaze. Calls for help were sent
ont in all directions and fremen from
Portland, Ind, and COldwater and st
Henry, O., arrived and assisted in get
ting the fire under control.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
Carnegie Hero winners.

Pittsburg. Oct. 1871 Sixteen more
awards of funds or medals have been
made by the Carnegieshero fund com
mission. among those sgiven medals be-
ing: Arthur Simon. boy, Valparaiso,
Ind; William e. .Stillwell, Bellaire.
Mich. and $4,000; William ]. A. Darst,
boy, Chicago; Elsie G. Plantz, girl, APP
pleton. Wis; Irving Church, Menomo-
ME Falls. Wis; ]. W. Cooman, War
saw. Ind. and Fl. G. tGiddings, L. A.
Hanlon, and Peter Lancaster, firemen,
Milwaukee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
Curious Ohinese custom Ser Aside.

Washington, Oct 1S.-Sir Chentung
Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister. has
received news of his mothers death
in China. In view of the fact that
Chinese custom requires that he retire
from official life and be in mourning
for three years, the minister tele-
graphed his resignation Immediately
upon request of the intelligence. The
government, however. considering it
best not to change its diplomatic repre-
sentative at Washington at present, has
ordered him to retain his post.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
Two Killed. Twenty Injured.

Pueblo. Colo. Oct 49, = Two men
were killed, while more than a score
OF passengers was injured as the re-
suit Of a head-on collision between two
Santa Fe express trains near Man
zanillo. The killed are Harry Muir
dock. Kansas City. express messenger,
and an unknown negro stealing q ride.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
Charivari Rnn Mad.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct. IS. =
Wholesale arrests will be made among
members of a chariyari party 100
strong which attacked Benjamin
Proulx's home while wedding festivi-
ties were taking place. Guns were
fred and the charivari party took pos
session Of the house The nuptial bed
was carried away.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
Hoppe Defeats the wizard s.

New York, Oct. Willie Hoppe,
of this city, again proved his right to
the title of worlds champion at 49,
inch balk line, one shot in. The young
lad wss challenged by the veteran
Jake Schaefer, of Chicago and won
at the Madison Square garden concert
hall. Hoppe beat Schaefer by a score
of 500 to 47o in forty-seycn innings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18

Leavenworth, Kan, Oct. IS. = Jo-
seph L. White, alias Charles Holt.
who yesterday finished a two years
sentence in the federal prison at Fort
Leavenworth for robbing the postoftice
a. Fulton. Mo-, was arrested as he
left the gates, charged with robbing
the safe of bank at Muncie, Ind,
three years ago, when $4,000 was Sc
cured.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-18
atandate in ,he Burton case

Washington. Oct Is. The man.
date of the supreme court of the Unit
ed States in the case of ex-United
States Senator Burton, under convic-
ton and sentence for violation Of his
oath as a senator, was issued by the
clerk OF the court. This is the usual
method of procedure in such cases and
is 4 notice TO the trial court that it is
at liberty to execute its sentence