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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
BARGE WAS
HIT BY SUM-
Big Crowd Frightened By
Accident Off the
Navy Yard.

A big crowd of excursIonists, who
went out last night on The steamer
Sun, had a fright that they will not
soon forget. the steamer. wne2 Of
the Pensacola navy yard, collided
with naval coal barge, which was ut
anchor off the yard. 1t is said that
the tighter had no light showing.
The accident occurred whoa the
Son was going down the harbor 1t
was the intention TO stop ut the navy
yard, and the Sun was gong toward
the wharf when she struck the lighter
a glancing blow. The snock of the
collision frightened those who were
aboard and damaged the steamer TO
some extent, portion ofathe railing
being torn off AMI a hole knocked in
the hull above the water line The
vessel, after the ACCIDENT, did not
stop at the yard, BUT proceeded TO the
life saving station, whete repairs
we're made The crowd returned to
the city about midnight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
AUSTRALIAN
WAS A C|NCH
Squires is Knocked Out By
Tommy Burns in Less
Than One Round.
By Associated Press.

San Francisco, July 4-Bill Squires
the mystery" from Australia, stayed
in front of Tommy Burns less than a
round. and the mystery was solved
with Squires in succession of right
hand blows to the jaw
The pavilion at Ocean View was
filed with nine thousand persons, who
paid from So to $50 to see two minutes
anc eight seconds of very one-sided
fighting, for Squires never landed 4
blow. Within ten seconds after the
gong sounded, stocky little Burns
swung his right to the jaw and
Sdulres went down. 1t looked as if
the fight was over. but in four sec
onGs Squires staggered to his feet
and swung violently upon Burns.
They came to clinch and then broke
N the center of the ring, Burns I'M
mediately landed anocther right and
again Squires went down. He got
m his feet in a second, then Burns
swung a succession of rights. each
ne staggering the Australian until
he got so groggy he dropped his
arms Burns then caught Squires on
the point of the chin with a terrible
right swing, and the mystery went
down and out
The result was big surprise. and
keeps Jim Jefferies IN retirement
since he announced in the ring before
starting the fight that if Squires won
he would meet him. Beyond demon
strating that he can hit with lightning
speed, Burns had no opportunity of
demonstrating his class.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
MARK TWAIN AN
ENGLISH FAVoRITE

The comforting of the degree of doe
tor of literature upon Twain and Kip
ling by Oxford was a move highly APP
preciated by all Englishmen. The
American hunlorist is a prime favor
tie in this country. as has been evil
denced since his arrival here by the
shower of invitations he has received
to attend social affairs given in his
honor by members of noble and royal
families and social and literary lead
ers. Never before has any American
literary man been so sought by Lon
don Since his illness in New York
Kipling has become more popular
than ever among his coHntrynen. al
though critics declare that his work
does not possess its old time charm.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05

Eagle Screams Heard IN the
Capitals of Foreign
NationalitieS.
BY Associated Press.

bY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Hague, July 4.-Ambassador
Hill gave dinner, followed by a
reception and ball tonight to the
Members of the American and British
0aesations to the peace conference
AID other notable visitors.
Feast in London.
London, July 4.-The customary
Fourth of July banquet was held to-
lEsat IN the Hotel Cecil. The guests
aa.Iuded Ambassador Reid, Justice
0lyer Wendell Holmes, President
;S,G'l'r, OF Columbia University and
Mark Twain.
In Ecuador.
Gnayaquil. EcQuador, July Gov
tmmont buildings and residences of
sS'elSn consuls displayed American
.as$ today. Receptions were given
= ne legation at Quito and at the
'A'otaie here, and the government
s-,-Acd military bands to play at
In Constantinople.
'ohsiantinople, July 4.-Ambassa-
y, ana Mrs. Leishman gave a fourth
= ,oN reception in their summer
m .'hce today. 1t was attended by
~ americans here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
Fireworks in Evidence.
FINE SPORT AT
THE BOAT CLUB
ON LITTLE BAYOU

The principal Fourth of July cele-
bration here was the Y. NJ c. A
open house at the boat club on Little
Bayou. and the feature there was the
aouatic basket bali game, which was
so successful that the members nave
decided TO have a regular match game
every Friday afternoon.
The afternoon was spent very pleas
antly by Il large number of visitors
and among other features for their
entertainment, planned by the mem
bers, were the swimming race, the
tub race, and very good wrestling
match. The Association has several
excellent boats. and in the evening
they were turned over 10 the visitors,
many at whom were ladies.
Aquatic basket ball is new In PEN
sacola. this being the first time It has
been attempted here. The game dur
ing the first part was very close and
throughout the Reds fought gallant
ly. hnt were finally defeated the
score being 4 TO in favor OF the
fc1-4f-...1s - TbFrd r.oaN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
TWO NEGROES
ARE DROWNED
Boat With Five Occupants
Capsized in the River
Near Molino.
THREE OF THE NEGROES, WHO
COULD SWIM REACHED SHORE,
But MAN AND WOMAN WERE
DROWNED BEFORE HELP
COULD ARRIVE.

At a Fourth of July picnic given on
the banks of the Escambia river at
Moline yesterday, five of the negro
river in a small row boat The craft
capsized when near the middle of the
river, and Rosa Mcdonald and John
Pagan were drowned.
Crowd Witnessed Drowning.
A large crowd, who were watching
the pro gress of the boat across the
river. which was running very swift
saw the drowning of the two. 1t was
shortly after the noon hour that three
of the men secured the row boat and
decided to make a trip across the
river and back. Before they started,
another man and the woman joined
them, and all five were seated in the
boat when the start was made. The
boat moved along smoothly until the
swift current was reached in the
middle Then some of the occupants
attempted to move in their seats and
the craft capsized.
Called For Help.
Three of the crowd could swim,
and they Immediately struck out for
shore. Pagan apparently could not
swim, and the woman, after clinging
to the upturned boat for a short time,
also sank, the man disappearing about
the same time.
Pagan went to Molino yesterday for
the picnic from a point on the P. &
A, while the home of the woman was
at Quintette.
The body of the woman was recov-
cred late in the afternoon, but search
ers had not found the body of the
man up to a late hour.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
PENSACOLA ENJOYS
! A PLEASANT FOURTH
Many Residents Saw 1t
Whatever 1t Was i'm the
Air High Over the City

that they had noticed very bright
lights, high up above the clouds, NOV
ing very rapidly.
Mr.. Chas. Cook, of AS w Romano
talked to Journal reporter and when
asked if the lights did not look like
paper balloons, said he was certain
that they were not. He thought they
looked like airships with lanterns
aboard.
Mr.. Gus Saunders, of w. Govern
ment street, said that he also saw one
of the curious things, and that it
appeared to be moving very rapidly,
and looked to be about the size of a
large areo1auts balloon.
About ten days ago similar sights
were seen in the city and by the PEG.
pie living near the Little Bayou.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05

Whatever it was, it certainly was. A
lot Of people saw it. Several of them
telephoned the Journal about it. One
asserted that 1.-The air ship that was
over the city again" One said it was
a comet, with a long, long tail, and
one said it must have been an areo-
naut's balloon. One saw at least three,
Several were asked the direction
that they were travelling in. One
said from east to west; another, from
northeast to southwest, yet another
that lit" was moving from north to
south.
Evidently there is something pecu-
liar going on above our heads. Sew
eral parties telephoned The Journal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
POSTAL CLERK ARRESTED
FOR RIFlING OF LETTERS
Shall This Government
Be in the Interest of
Favored Few or Public?

Several congressman delivered ad-
dresses. Mr.. Rainey, of Illinois, de
claring President Roosevelt intended
to be a candidate for reelection, said:
The present occupant of the White
House is not big enough TO refuse.
There is not money enough locked up
in all the vaults of the trusts to de-
feat VIM. ]. Bryan next year, should
he be the candidate Of the Democratic
party"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
STRIVING FOR
TENNIS HONORS

Atlanta. July Miss Mary Minor
Wortans won the final singles in the
southern tennis tournament, defeat
ing Miss, Logan of New Orleans for
the championship. The feature of the
day was the match between DIR. Little.
of Cincinnati and Cowan Rodgers, Of
Knoxville
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
ONE IS DEAD,
MANY INJURED
Very Disastrous Collision of
Electric Cars in East
Providence.
BY Associated Press.

Provldence, K. l., July 4.-Une mo
tOrman killed, another dying and
nearly a score of passengers severely
Injured is the story of a collision of
three electric cars in East Providence
to-day on the Old Colony road. The
accident is believed to have been due
to defective brakes on a rear car.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
THREW CIGARETTE
ON DYNAMITE

Cedar Rapids. Iowa, July 4-Seven
men were driving to a picnic today
with four pounds of dynamite for
celebrating purposes, when the dyna-
mite exploded, killing two and iniur-
ing FIVE. The survivors say that one
of the killed threw a lighted cigarette
on the explosive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
OVER SISTERS BODY
81 Assoeiatea Press.

New York, July 4.-Tammany today
celebrated the fourth with the usual
speaking, feasting and fireworks. VIM.
Jennings Bryan sent letter saying
the economic questions before the
country. trusts. tariff and railroads.
all involve the same issue whether
the United States government shall
be administered in the interest of a
few favorites or the. whole people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
TRIO Of MEN
FALL 200 FEET
Two Strike Bottom of the
Sf1aft-One frnpa1ed on
Projecting Pipe.
az Associated Press.

Spring Valley, Ills, July 4.-Three
men were precipitated down a shaft
of the La-Salle Carbon Company late
yesterday Two fell $50 feet to the
bottom, the other was impaled on an
iron pipe seventy-five feet from the
bottom, and hung there until taken
down to-day All were instantly
killed. The men were taking a load
of pipe down the shaft on the cage,
which brok1 from the cable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
ROBBERS IN
4 BIC CART
They Hold Up a Freight
Train and Hauled Off a
Load of Goods.
Nv Associated Press.

Patterson, \. J., July six men
held up the crew of a freight train
on the Lackawanna railroad, near
Little Falls, N J., Tuesday night and
at the point of revolvers removed
from the train in a wagon quantity
of goods of value yet unknown.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
PLANS FOR A
MASS PRACTICE
OF BATTLESHIPS
81 Associated Press.

Inoi Bay. July 4.-Secretary
hssDO announced today that plans had
has maturing for two years for a
% ~, ss.@cuce cruise for battleships
rHcoI meet but absolutely without po-
Il - S.~nlfcance. The feet may
Sortb, 70 the Mediterrean or the
.lsc atlantic, instead of the Pa
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
I'LL BE THERE"
WIRES OIL MAGNATE
TO FEDERAL JUDGE
Nv AssocIated Press

Greenbush, Wis, July Federal
Judge Lands, replying TO a question,
said today he had a telegram from
Mr.. Rockefeller, saying he will be in
Chicago on Saturday morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
PETER PAN WINS
$4,000 EVENT
Rv Associated Press,

New York, July 1.-The Keene colt,
Peter Pan, won easily the $4,000 adj
vance stakes. mile and a furlong, at
Sheepshead Bay.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
Picnics and Surf Bathing
Play Princil 8 Roles
With Very any.
Y. M. c. A. Enter 3 rs Lot of
Friends Most A 6 eeably
at Boat Ho g.

ODD FELLOWS eATHi-.s AT TWO
NEIeHBoRNe PLACES FOR Eel.
LoWsHIP AND CREATIONS AND
BUSINESS is WHOLLY sUs
PENDED IN CITY, WHILE FIRE
CRACKERS BREAK THE SILENCE
OF RECREATION.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05

The Fourth of July was celebrated
in Pensacola in a most appropriate
manner, and accompanied with more
noise in the way of fireworks than has
been known here in long time, if
ever. The day took a general holt
day, all places of business, excepting
a few saloons and soda water stands,
being closed for the day. Immense
crowds spent the day and portions of
the evening at various places OF
pleasure, thousands going across the
bay, up the sound. into the country
and to points where rest and recrea-
ton could be obtained. The flags OF
all nations were flying from ships
in the harbor, some of them present
ing a pretty appearance with flags
and bunting streaming from stem to
stern.
At Brooksdale.
At Brooksdale, on the Narrows an
immense crowd gathered, and spent
a most delightful day Judge Chas.
H Laney was orator of the day An
orchestra from the city furnished mu-
sic for the dancers during the even
ing, and when the noon hour arrived
the crowd enjoyed basket picnic.
The steamer Mary carried out the
party from this city, while the steani-
ers Capt. Fritz. Eugene and other
boats carried the crowds to the pic
mic grounds from Freeport and other
points in that section.
Odd Fellows Picnics.
Near Bagdad, another large crowd
assembled and enjoyed a picnic and
dance given under the auspices of
the Odd Fellows lodges of Milton and
Bagdad. The steamer City of Tampa
which arrived in port early yesterday
morning, left in the forenoon with a
large crowd from this city, who spent
most enjoyable day at the picnic
grounds, returning home last night.
Fourth of July speeches We're deliv-
cred and dancing enjoyed Many also
went to the Odd Fellows picnic at
Gonzalez.
Many Private Parties.
Many private parties were formed,
and went across the bay to spend the
day or else into the country. All of
the launches and small boats of the
harbor were in service. some of them
making several trips across the bay
with various parties, while livery
stables rented many double teams for
those who preferred going into the
country Tor day OF rest. ana recrea-
ton.
Boat Excursions.
Several boat excursions were given
during the afternoon and night. The
steamer Sun. chartered by the Py-
THAN Sisters, carried ont a large
crowd in the afternoon, visiting points
of interest and landing the party at
the life saving station.
The tug Monarch last night carried
another big crowd across to the life
saving station. Both parties returned
last night having enjoyed the evening.
Fireworks in Evidence.
From early morning until late last
night fireworks were in evidence, and
il was noted that for the first time In
city's history fireworks 10 any extent
were fired. On Palafox and other
streets of the city, firecrackers could
be heard throughout the day, this be-
ing permitted by the proclamation OF
Acting Mayor Goodman, but none OF
the cannon crackers were allowed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05
She Had Taken Laudanurn
Because He Objected to
Her Wedding.
FRIENDS PREVENTED HIM IN HIS
EEMORSEFUL GRIEF FROM CUT
TING HIS THROAT-T0WN OF
CENTURY is THE SCENE OF
THE TRAGEDY.
Special to The journal.

WI
~ Mss Ellen Mccormack, who, it is
rmOred. committed suicide at the
home Of her mother in Century, were
buried here yesterday afternoon in
The family buryinG ground. The young
adv was about Il years OF age, and
large number of friends and nc
ouantances of the family were pres
ent. The family formerly resideu
here. and is one of the most highly
respected in this section.
A Love Affair.
Il was stated in Pensacola yester-
day by persons from Century that
10 a love affair. According to reports
she was engaged to married at an
early date On account of her youth,
and for other reasons. the brother
and prOvidor for the family, objected
70 the macth, and would not. allow his
sister to be welded. This objection
made itself manifest several days
ago, and the young lady became so
respondent that she went to a drug
store. purchased a tWo-Ounce bottle of
Isudanum, and drank it on Monday,
dying the next day without ever re-
covering consciousness
Brothers RernorSe.
Almost crazed with grief, and
smit,pn with remorse to think that
he WAS the cause of his sister lying
in an unconscious condition, with no
hone Of recovery, a brother of the
Young lady drew a knife from his
pocket and, with the avowed intention
Of taking his own life, made an at
Tempt to cut his throat. Judge
Mitchell and another friend, who
we're present at the time, grasped the
young man in time TO prevent him
from carrying out his purpose. They
bad hard struggle before they could
french the knife from his hand and
quiet him. These facts were obtained
over the long distance telephone yes
ierday afternoon.
An Excellent Family.
The family is well known and highly
respected The father died several
Years since. and the widow. two
daughters and a son moved to Gen.
twy from Bay Minette. The son, the
only support of the sisters and
mother, was devoted to them. He is
employed in the planning mill of the
AgCr-Sullivan Lumber Co. and is
highly thought of by his employers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-07-05

tcontlnued on Third Fass1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
TO ENTERTAIN BRYAN.
Democratic Leader to be Given Lun-
cheon at Alta Club.

An impromptu meeting OF the
Democratic state executive commit
tee was held yesterday evening at the
office OF Chairman Lyman II. Mar
tineau 20 arrange suitable enter
tanment OF William Jennings Bryan,
who is to arrive in the city from
Los Angeles about p. m. tomorrow,
The leader IL to lecture here Thurs
day night and goes to Grand Junction
Friday morning returning here Satur-
day morning nj what hour Is not yet
known. He and Mrs. Bryan VIII
spend saturday here as the guest of
his old friend. Hon. f. b. stephens.
AS Mr., and Mrs. Bryan Will only
spend few hours in Salt Lake and
the local Democrats can only honor
them in simple manner, they de-
termined upon a luncheon at the Alta
club at . o'clock Saturday. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed by
the chairman TO make all arrange
ments;
L. X. Martlnoau, F. h. stephens, j,
II. Moyle, II. w. Young. j. h. Cainc.
o. w. Powers, w. II. Dale. {. j..
OYertield, Mrs. Elizabeth Hayward.
II Is the purpose OF those In charge
10 arrange for Mr.. Bryan to deliver
an address during the luncheon
A meeting OF the entertainment
committee viii be held at 10 q. IN.
Thursday at the office OF the chair
man.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
SALT LAKE BOY
SHOOTS HIMSELF
Mystery Attached TO the Tragedy
Which Occurred at Bingham
This Afternoon.
RELATIVES LEAVE FOR BODY
Just suspicion Tina, Money Matters
Might Have Had Something 10
DO With Decd

George West. aged 90 years, shot
himself in the left temple at 1880
today in the Red Light saloon at
Bingham. Wcst had been drinking
and Il is thought financial trouble has
been worrying him lately. The young
man was single and has not been III.
His mother lives In Bingham but is
now IN salt Lake. His father Is also
here and a brother from kemmcrer
wyoming, happened to be Ia SAT-
Lake today. The parents and dead
mans brother leave at 3 o'clock this
afternoon for Bingham. MIR. West
said his son has not, been i'll and could
offer no excuse for the boys deed,
unless money matters were worrying
him. The young man has been em-
ploycd by various persons and insti-
tutions in Bingham and has boon con-
sldercd efficient and honest.
NOTIFIED BY PHONE
The boys parents and brother were
notified by telephone of his death
and al once began preparations to
take charge of the body. II can not
offer II solitary bit of information to
throw any light upon this affair." said
the father until | reach Bingham
and investigate ! will be in the dark.
There must have been reason Of
course. George was not gloomy OF
respondent on account of poor
health--it may have been, as 1 said,
financial trubles."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
JOSEPH ADMITS THEFT
Takes Big Batch OF Stamps From
House Clerks Desk.

I'm ruined" almost shouted Mailing
Clerk J. w. Kelly of the house
as he ran through the legislatures
rooms this morning. Several law
makers stopped him and finally wormod
out Il statement. 1t appeared that
thief had stolen s35 worth OF stamps
from Mr.. Kelly's desk. Secy. OF state
Tingey arrived on the scene and busl-
ness-like commenced taking profuso
notes. before turning the affair over "
the sheriff. While the investigation
and note-taking were at their height
Speaker Harry Joseph walked into the
room and after learning that all thu
consideration had been brought on by
the disappearance of the stamps, ex-
planned hilariously that he was the
thief. II saw the drawer In the clerks
desk open and thinking some prower
might steal the .stamp5. ! took them
and locked them up IN my own desk"
said Mr.. Joseph. Quiet was resumed
and Mr.. Tingey was observed tearing
ny batch of notes carefully and noise
lessly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
DR.. c. G. PLUMMER
FOR N. GU. COLONEL
Popular Physician Slated for the
Position is an Old Time
Military Man.
IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL ROPES.
Was Very Active i'm Militla and Row
ing Circles In Chicago Before
Coming to salt Lake.

IT is well understood that the new
colonel Of the First infantry. n. C. u,
Will be Or. Charles g. Plummer OF this
city; and that his election is merely
matter of time. Or. Plummer has
long been actively interested in ath-
letic matters in this city and state.
and also has taken a keen interest In
military affairs. He was member
of the Illinois National guard when in
Chicago and is u military school grad
uate, so that his acquaintance with
military routine is sufficient to qualify
him for this new position.
The doctor was very active in both
guard and rowing matters in Chicago
where he was the stroke oar of the
-four Dared shell crew of the Farragut
Rowing club, and came to this city
with his crew in 1883, at the regatta
Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing
association. He subsequently removed
to Salt Lake to practise his profession,
where he has Sincn remained. That all
of the hitherto warning factions IN the
guard will unite under tho new colonel
and the new ad1utant-g general seems to
he a foregone conclusion, for today.
all appears to be peace and quietness
where previously jangling discord so
largely obtained. Colonel Plummer is
live, active, earnest, pushing man.
who. it is firmly believed. VIII infuse
speedily an esprit du corps among the
different commands of the regiment, as
we'll as the other martial organiza-
lions of the state. lie has n personal
magnetism that ought to stir the boys
all up to taking n marked interest In
the development of the guard to high
plane of efficiency. In the mean time,
Major w. c. Williams. the senior ma
jor, is in command of the First in
fantry.