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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
MRS. HoDGsoN LOCATED.
Her Sister Informed That She is in
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.

letter that was written in Springfield
Mass. and mailed to Mrs. Jennie Bray, hv-
Ing at 100 Sth street southeast told the re-
cipient that her sister, Mrs. Nellie A. Hodg-
son, who was reported missing as told in
yesterdays Star. was in the Massachusetts
city. and that she would never return to
her relatives. Nothing was said in the let
ter about the whereabouts of John E. Cook
the boarder at Mrs. Brays, who dicap-
peared about the time that Mrs. Hodgson
went away. Mrs Rray told a Star reporter
this morning that she had received the let
ter. and that she was not troubled over the
disappearance of her sister She also said
she was not disturbed over the loss of the
money, about $500, that was left by her
father. William A. Mann, who died at his
home on the Conduit road about four weeks
ago.
Mrs. Bray and her sister came here from
her home. Richmondville, n. Y to see her
father. who was i'll. She nursed him during
his last Illness Mrs Bray said, and it was
during that time that her father made his
Will. The will was so ,Sade that the cash
was left to Mrs. Hodgson, she (Mrs Bray)
being left only So. About the time her
boarder Cook and her sister left the house
she said, ass gold piece that belonged to her
mother also disappeared y warrant charg-
Ing Mrs. Hodgson with the alleged theft of
the 30 was sworn out and placed in the
hands of Detective Evans.
Mr.. HOdgson, 1t is stated is ffty-cight
years OF age, and his wife recently cele-
brated her thirtieth birthday He was in
the hotel business at Calverton, Va and he
also had property interests at Fort Myer,
where Cook was born. After retiring from
business Hodgson purchased a small farm
near Saratoga. and was living happily with
his wife and child. when his wife was sum-
moned here because of the illness of her
father. He came here yesterday to learn
what he could about his wfe's disappear
ance. and returned home last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

Patterson entered into full discussion
of the subject in opposition to the pro-
posed grazing lease propositions. Senator
Warren saying he. was aware the provision
would go out on g. point Of order neverthe-
less advocated it.
Mr.. Warren rather warmly resented the
charge which, he said, had been made in
the press and by one of the government
departments that certain senators had
fenced in the public domain. Personally,
he said. he did not have an acre Of Illegally
fenced lands.
The session throughout the day was de-
voted to the agricultural appropriation bill,
and 1t Is understood that this measure will
be again considered tomorrow with the idea
of getting final action on the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
THE AGRICULTURAL BILL.
Reading of the Measure Completed by
the Senate.

The reading of the agricultural Dill was
completed in the Senate yesterday after
most OF the day had been spent In debate
on the forestry system and the grazing pro-
vision. There is to be decided objection, ac-
cording to Senator Lodge, to several pro-
visions relating to the bureau Of chemistry
of the Department of Agriculture, and these
were passed over until today. An amend
ment was agreed to at the suggestion of
Senator Nelson which will add 5000 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

he saw 1t unguarded at the restaurant of
Charlie Moy, at ~ street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, yesterday He was later
found in possession Of the chicken at the
Pennsylvania railroad station and when ar
rested told when he had obtained the fowl.
A charge Of larceny was against him in the
Police Court today.
what We're you here before for?" Prose-
cutting Attorney Ralph Given asked him.
''They said i TUX rabbit" stated Louis
Its right hard luck, on you, that you
couldn't have a chicken on Washington's
birthday remarked Judge Mullowny.
Thirty days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
Col. Heistand to Read a Paper.

Col. Henry o. S. Heistand, military secre-
tary. has been ordered to Columbia. s. c.,
for the purpose of reading a paper before
the convention of the Interstate National
Guard Association, March %. on the sub
ject 1.-The Military Secretary's Department
as a Factor in Military Training and IT'S
Value to the Nation" and upon the COM
pietion OF that duty will return to his prop
or station at Governors Island. n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
MAKES A DISTINCTION.
James Powell Didn't Steal Whisky,
but Admits Drinking It.

II didn't steal it, but drank it," was
the plea entered by James Powell, colored,
when he was arraigned in the Police Court
today on a charge Of stealing case of
whisky. Judge Mullowny found him guilty
of the larceny and ordered him to be COM
mitted to Jail for four months.
Powells arrest was occasioned by his
generosity. After he had obtained two bot
ties from the case Of whisky he visited
some friends on G street southwest and
treated them. Others witnessed the drink
ing OF the liquor, and the matter was
finally brought to the attention Of Police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
Vocal, 15c.

man jackson. Powell's arrest followed, and
the whisky was found to have been taken
from the bar room of John Kelly. :,
81 didn't take the whisky" stated Powell
to the court "a bright fellow took the
case and carried it around into the alley.
He gave me two bottles out of 1t.
HE gave you those because you had seen
him take them?" questioningly remarked
Judge eMullowny. ;. -,
II amt said nothing to nobody bout Il"
replied Powell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
Temptation overcame Him.

chicken, nicely Drowned in the oven,
with large drum sticks and a large expanse
of white meat" proved too great temp
tation for Louis Smallwood, colored, when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

Bargains are advertised in the
- Automobile column Of The Star,
OK one cent q word three times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
BY Associated Press.

Columbus, o.. June 29-Charles L.
Burr, the missing member of the
board of public service, who disap-
peared in march last after the grand
jury had returned an Indictment
against him for aCe9rinS a bride in
connection with ne East Broad
street paving scandal, and for selling
material to the city from a firm in
which he was interested, appeared al
the court house to-day and gave him
self up He has been in Canada since
his flight Burr pleaded guilty to the
charge of selling supplies TO the city
while a member OF the service board
and was fined 5000 and sentenced to
three months in jail.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
McLaughlin's Property
OLD RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY

Michael Burns, one Of the Oldest
residents of PENSACOLA died suddenly
yesterday morning at his home on
West Garden street after an illness
of only few days He had reached
the age of 76 years and four months,
and had been a resident OF Pensacola
for the past 90 years. coming 10 this
country from Ireland when d young
man.
Prior TO his recent illness Mr.
Burns had never been sick in his life
TO such an extent that the services OF
physician were necessary During
the latter portion of the week he be.
work, the members Of the teamstors
came i'll and physician was sum
mOned, but his illness was not cOnsid-
cred very serious During Friday night
or yesterday morning he left his room
and went out on the front veranda
of his home, as was his custom. and
there he was found dead yesterday
morning about o'clock.
The deceased is sun vived by wife
and several sons and daughters. The
funeral corI>4 will leave the family
home. No. 716 West Garden street this
afternoon and proceed to St Nj
chaels church. where the funeral ser.
vices will be conducted at O'Clock
The interment will be IL St MichaeI's
cemeterN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
BY Associated Press.

Washington, June 29.-Secretary
Metcalf to-day awarded contracts for
two battelships of 10000 tons each,
one to Newport News Shipbuilding
Company and the other to the Fore
River Shipbuilding Comapny. at four
millions and four millions. three hun
dred thousand dollars, respectively:
also contract for over ten thousand
tons of armor plate to the Bethlehem
Carnegie and Widwale Steel COM
panies, at from $500 to s42o a ton.
The Bethlehem company received
more than half the Total tonnage.
One OF the 'DrednaughtS" will be
equipped with turbines e. English
Parsons type, and the other with the
American Curtis turbine
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30

Two negro boys entered the fruit
stand of a Greek named George Cap
ers at the corner of Belmont and De
Villiers streets, and stole 500 yester-
day afternoon about 3 O'Clock. The
Greek was in the back part of his
store when the boys slipped into the
front of the place and found the
cash drawner, containing the money.
In opening the drawer, they made a
snoisey ana me, Greek went to- the
front TO see what the matter was In
the meantime, the boys gathered up
all-Of the available cash and made
away With l-raniz sfJIpSv- a
police whistle. and O4ncer Henderson,
responded. The officer gave chase
and Guy Kempers was caught and
taken to Jail. He says the other boy
was Blount walker, and that he had
the money.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30

LEADS THEM
Virginian Takes the First
HonorS at Leavenworth
Army College.
By Associated Press.

Fort LeavenwOrth, KaS., June %
The graduating exercises of the Unit
ed States army college were held
here to-day. Second Lieutenant Geo
c. Marshall, thirteenth infantry ap-
pointed from a Virginia military
school, led the class with an aver
age of 967.751 points out of a posi-
BILE 1000. The other four honor
graduates are:
Captain vi. c. Kerth, 23rd Inf,
965.145.
Captain D. v Rhodes, 9Th Cavalry,
964 319
Second Lieut.. R. E. Beebe, 29th Inf,
962 .O63.
Second Lieut.. H. l. Hodges, LIST
Cavalry, 95S.540.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
OUTLOOK FOR
PROHIBITION
Georgia Liquor Trade of
Opinion it is Imminent
in State.
BY Associated Press.

Augusta. Ga, June 29.-Believing
the state Legislature, both branches of
which the prohibitionists control, will
adopt prohibition measure this ses-
sion, the two largest potteries in the
state manufacturing almost exclusive
ly jugs for the liquor trade, closed
down to-day. Since the legislature
convened this week, orders FOR over
thirty-five thousand jugs have been
cancelled. one wood working con-
Germ has received cancellation of or
derS for $4,000 worth of bar fixtures
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
THE LIBEL SUIT
AGAINST MATE
IS COMPROMISED

The libel suit of James Pierce, a
boy. against First Mate Swanson. OF
the British steamer DrumcOndra. was
settled yesterday morning, and the
mate given his release by the United
States officials.
The bOv brought the suit alleging
ill-treatment. and attorneys for him
and the first mate after a consulta-
ton agreed upon a settlement, which
the parties they represented accept
ed II is understood that the boy
will again ship on the Drumcondra
and make the voyage
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
ANOTHER RUMOR
THAT INFLAMES
JAPANESE MIND
81 Associated Press

TOXIC, June 29.-Another serious
report of antiJapanese feeling in San
francisco has been received here. to
the effect that the city authoritis have
placed an embargo upon Japanese en-
gaglng IN the business OF intelligence
agencies, and have also refused them
licenses OF every kind, thus prevent
ing tnem from engaging in any other
business than that of purely COM
mercial character. Should the renort
be confirmed it will serve TO confirm
the belief that the display of anti
japanese feeling in that city is based
on racial nraiudicp
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
4 PinkerfOn Man Takes
the Stand for HAYWOOD

transmitted to the mine owners. In
several instances, they secured high
offices in the union, and in two in
stances shared hardships as strikers
and were deported from the country.
He identified each operative en-
-ployed in espionage of the federation
and was identifying confidential re-
ports When--sxcussd@IIntil- Monday. In
-dddftion, further testimony attack
ing Orchards creditabffity was intro
duced also, another motive for the
murder of Detective Lyle Gregory.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
FOR BETTERMENT OF
PERSONNEL OF NAVY
6y Associated Press.

Washington, June "a suggestion
from the bureau of supplies and ac-
counts, having in view greater eff
cheney in the naval service, has been
made the subject of a special order
by Secretary Metcalf. II provides
that paymasters are not to be pro-
NOTED to the grade of pay inspector,
whose rank is that of a commander,
until they have passed thorough ex-
animation as to their knowledge of
all the duties of their Office. This ex-
animation is to be particularly ex-
hauStiye
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
MUCH TROUBLE IN
! GREATER NEW YORK
~ Associates Press.

Houston, va, June ga verdict
of not guilty was rendered to-day in
favor of Judge VIM. G. Loving, on
trial for the murder of Theodore
Estes, whom Loving's daughter, Eli
beth, alleged drugged and assaulted
her The jury was out forty-flve
minutes.
In his argument for the defense,
Mr. Barksdale said in part:
I'VE are not appealing to you on
the 'unwritten law but the law that
is written on your hearts and on the
hearts of your forefathers."
Mr.. Moore for the defense said in
part:
Don't let it go out to the world
that jury of Virginia gentlemen put
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
THE TENNESSEE
ANTI-RACING ACT
CONSTITUTIONAL
BY Associated P-ess

Memphis. Tenn. June 29.-The
state supreme court in session at
Jackson. to-day declared the anti-race
track gambling law, passed by an act
of the last legislature to be consti-
tufonal This decision will prevent
the proposed race meetings at Mem
phis and Nashville
The case was brought to the SUI
preme court on an appeal from a Mem
phis court which declared the law I'M
constitutional on the ground that the
caption of the law was defective.
The court reversed the decision of
the lower court and remanded the
case for a new trial.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
Sights Suarez When Train
is Leaving the Depot. 5
at Scranton, Miss.
HAS TRAIN, STOPPED AND BY
WALKING, BACK TWO MILES
THE SHERIFF. AoAIN SEES
suAREz AND BRINGS BOTH
MEN BACK WITH HIM.

| Returning from Gulfport with Elk
Policeman Ward as prisoner, -Sher
iff Van Pelt yesterday morning, il
passing Scranton, Miss, saw George
Suarez. the man accused of being q
partner of Ward in conducting ne
gro gambling house. The train was
leaving the station when the sheriff
caught sight of Suafez leaning
against a post, and though the train
went fully two miles before he could
have it stopped. he and Ward walked
back to Scranton.
/ Arriving there the sheriff sighted
SuareZ far up street, and in order
to overtake him the sheriff was com.
PEELED TO run at full speed, watching
Ward meanwhile When in hailing
distance of SuareZ, Sheriff Van Pelt
called ION him to half, which the lat
ter did. The chase of the sheriff and
the display ofFfire arms created con-
siderable excitement in the Missis-
sippi town. The sheriff with the two
men as prisoners reached here last
might. Both men gave bond in the
sum of 81 500 each within few
hours after their arrival "
Ward Held in Guaport
When Sheriff Van Pelt, who left
here Friday night. reached sGUlfport
early yesterday morning. he found
Ward I'M jaii there The arrest, -had
been made by the. marshal of Gulf
port Friday morning, he having been
notified TO watch for Ward. The sher-
If spent only few hours at Gulf
r------- sAi=s1-ei exinced "a desire not to
return to this city, Urr,---sha4a he was
informed that the sheriff held requ1-
sition papers from both Mississippi
and Alabama, he decided to make no
resistance.
Suarez Sighted.
About $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. as the train was pulling out
from Scranton. the sheriff. looking
out of one of the coach windows, saw
Suarez standing at the depot. Before
the officer could get the conductor
to stop the train. it had gone two
miles. but being determined to get his
man. the sheriff started back with
Ward, and they reached Scranton
about half an nour later, TO find
SuareZ gone from the depot. CHANGING
ND a street. the sheriff saw SuareZ 60
ing at a fast walk. The sheriff com
manded Ward to accompany him, and
then went on a dead run to over
take Suarez. When within fifty
yards of SuareZ, the sheriff called
upon him to halt, and when Suarez
turned. he saw not only the sheriff,
but his revolver, and surrendered and
agreed to return to Pensacola.
Neither Were Keepers.
According to their statements,
neither Ward or Suarez was owner of
a gambling house. as charged. Each
claims to have been employed, and
both disclaim ownership. For about
month prior TO his disappearance
from this city, Ward was not actively
on the police force. although a mem
Der. He had obtained leave of alb
sence on account of rheumatism
Ward has been in Mobile and vari-
Gus Mississippi towns since he left
Pensacola while Suarez has been in
several states, including Texas and
Louisiana
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
VALUE OF EXPORTS
is NEARLY S2O,000,O00
UnWriffen Law Rules
in the Jury Room, and
Judge Loving Is Acquitted

the felOn's stripes on a Virginia gen
tleman for avenging a wrong done
his daughter.
John l.. Lee of Pittsburg, for the
defense, appealed strongly TO the
sympathies of the jury. He said in
part:
. When any one invades our homes,
e3y strike society, and the body pol
tic, the deadliest blow. You know
your love for your wife, and how the
smile of a daughter can bring out
from your nature the best there is in
it."
At the conclusion of Mr. Lees adj
dress, court took a recess until ,
o'clock when Attorney WoOdhouldin
of Halifax closed for the prosecu-
ton
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
BY Associated Press.

Boise, Idaho, June 29.-Morris
Freedman, former employee of the
Pinkerton Detective Agency, who
published confidential reports and
records that had passed through his
hands, testified today in behalf of
Haywood Freedmans appearance
produced "A ssensHtfou- He Identified
a dozen detectives who entered or
got close ito the miners union and
produced yoIuminous.< copies or I1e-
ports they made. and (which were.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
This Exceeds All Previous
Records in History
of the Port
Import Duties on ard Ton
mage Collected Also Show
a big Increase.

THE FISCAL YEAR WITH THE
GOVERNMENT ENDS JUNE 80,
AND THE FIGURES COMPLIED
SHOW THE GROWTH OF PORT
BUSINESS DURING THE PAST ~
MONTHS TO HAVE BEEN A
SPLENDID RECORD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
$500 FINE PAID
UNDER GEORGIA'S
BUCKET SHOP LAW
BY Associated Press.

Atlanta, June 29.-After the Boy
ken bucket shop law was upheld by
the court OF appeals in a case tried
last March, Holland Curran, also in
dicted, to-day pleaded guilty in the
circuit court and was fined $500. BY
agreement, cases against several
others were 1olle pressed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30

NOT LET OUT
Yardmaster Radcliffe Puts
Down Wild Tale as
Untruthful.

A report that as result of a SEES
sion of the L. & y. board of inquiry
fifteen conductors had been let out,
was Yesterday declared by General
Yardmaster Radcliffe as unfOnded in
fact.
He stated as a member of the
Board Of Inquiry that no session had
been held. and that no conductor had
been discharged from the employ OF
the road in eleven years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
PRESIDENTIAL ACTS
OF LOCAL INTEREST
By Associated Press.

Oyster Bay, n. V, June 29.-PreSi-
dent Roosevelt to-day signed the APP
plicauon of Medical Inspector p NJ.
Rixey 70 be advanced 20 the rank of
medical director. DR. RiXey now
holds the position of surgeon general
OF the navy. He also signed the exc
quator-of William w. Dooser TO be
vice consul at Apalachicola, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
BY Associated Press.

New York, June 29.--Dispatches
from Pittsfield. Mass, reports that
Mrs. E. Parmalee Prentiss, WHO is on
tanning her father, John d. kockefel-
Ter, and the estate is under strong
guard supposedly to prevent Mr..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
Rehind an Armed Guard
Rockefeller is DOdging
Any Service of Processes

Rockefeller from being disturbed by
process servers.
The dispatches state the lake front
Of the property is patrolleG by Il
launch and that reporter who drove
cut to the place, which h2 found
guarded at all Sides. was informed
that he could not approach the house
Mr.. Rockefeller arrived at Onata
farm late Thursday night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
No GRAF TING
On The CANAL
Taft So Decides After His
Investigation of All
Rumors Heard.
BY Associated Press.

WasnlngtOn, June 2y.-kXpIalning
why special accountants were sent to
examine the Panama disbursing Off
GERS books. Secretary aft to-day
said: After investigating every
charge brought to my attention,
whether apparently we'll founded or
not. have been unable to find a sin
gle penny of graft going on in con
nectiOn with the Isthmian canal"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
CANCEL PASSES AND
TEST 2-CENT LAW WELL
BY Associated Press.

Kansas City. No. June %
Attorney General Hadley TO-
day requested all railroads Of
the state to cancel thousands
OF passes, except those of en-
plOyees. permitting a full three
months test OF the 2-ceut law
As recently ordered by Federal
Judge Mcpherson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
THE PENSACOLA
HUMANE SOCIETY
TO MEET TO-DAY

A meeting Of the Pensacola
Humane Society is TO be held
this afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock
at the Y NJ c. A. All mem
bers and those interested are
requested TO be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30

Last night ended the fiscal year
with the government and reports
compiled by the United States Gus
toms officials show the growth of the
export and import business in Pen
sacola. The value of exports exceed
ing any previous year By nearly one
million dollars reaching total of al
most s2O,0OO,OOO, while the duties col
lected revealed the fact that both in
creased to a marked extent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
VAN PELT DOES WELL:
GOES AFTER WARD AND
CAPTURES SUAREZ AL SO
TAMPA SUFFERS
SERIOUS HARM
IN WIND STORM
ev Assoelated Pres.

Tampa, June PA wind
storm to-day destroyed the
Methodist tabernacle and sew
eraI residences.
One family narrowly escaped
being crushed when tree.
blown upon the roof of their
house wrecked it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-30
Negotiations Well Under
5 Way for Purchase of Nc
Laughlin Road.
Wright Mill is Otherwise the
Bay Terminus of the
New Road.
AUTHENTIC STATEMENT THAI
ALL But A FEW DETAILS ARE
READY. AND THAT RIO BODY
is STRONG Or RICH ENOUGH
TO PREVENT PLAN FROM BE-
ING EXECUTED"

Ii the real promoters of the new
railroad TO Andalusia, or elsewhere
on the Central of Georgia, do not
buy the Mclaughlin road and acquire
the Perdido terminal property, then
the Andalusia road will use the
Wright Mill property as its terminus
on Pensacola bay. While this is not
Official information. it lis authentic,
and sets forth the alternative plan of
the Pensacola. Alabama and Georgia
railroad, all the plans OF which are
fully matured, awaiting only arrange
ment of minor details 10 be visibly
placed under way by actual construc-
ton work.