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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-28

lowing the evidence in sequence sup,
porting and refuting the allegations.
1t is so worded as to reflect the real
condition of evidence.
The report of Judge Robertson rep
resents compromise between the
two.
Austin, Texas, Feb 27-Hesitation
and inclination for delay has marked
the attitude of the leaders of the OPP
position forces, pro-Bailey and anti
Bailey, as aligned in the house of rep
resentatives. With, as it seemed, all
prepared for battle Tuesday morning
the issue of the combat was antici-
pated when, as if by sudden change
in the plans, the day passed with all
activity behind the breastworks and
with the work of preparation, there
proceeding with great intensity.
Wednesday morning was fixed for
the time of forward movement on the
part of the pro-Bailey forces but the
program was again altered to make
the schedule for Wednesday after
noon.
More conferences have followed
from which Judge Jenkins has alb
scented himself. Continuing along in
dependent lines, he was made the
victim of some treacheTy. A portion
of his report prepared was turned over
to his enemies and by them in part
made public.
Judge Robertson, also adopting an
Independent attitude, called for time
in which to prepare his report and
the request is said TO have been
granted. T. II. McGregor, engaged
in an attempt to save a prisoner SEN
fenced to a 99-year term in the peni-
Tertiary, is in Dallas, and can not re-
turn before Thursday morning. Cap.
tain Cobbs OF San Antonio, another
member of the committee absent for
some days, is back again in Austin.
Before McGregor left the capital he
had with Judge Wolfe, as members of
appainted-hv- Chair
man O'Neal, prepared findings OF
fact" It was read before the entire
committee and storm was precipi-
tated. The report is said to have
affirmatively declared the documents,
vouchers, notes, kilograms and letters
to be genuine, that the transactions
represented were actually consum-
mated but that the $4,000 was repaid
by Francis for Bailey. 1t was as if
in a program for acquittal the findings
in fact supported conviction
McGregor had scored heavily, but
could not remain in Austin to follow
his advantage. Once he was gone the
work accomplished crumbled to moth
ing. Patton, the member who did not
vote at the time of the opening of the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
SKETCH OF THE
NEW u. S. JUDGE

Hon. w. B. Sheppard Is Floridian,
a native OF Bristol, Liberty county,
where he was born October 4, 1860.
His father, Joseph Sheppard, native
of North Carolina, came to Florida
when a boy, settling in Gadsden
county.
Judge Sheppard received his educa-
ton at Mountain Home, Ala, on the
Tennessee river; at Emory College,
Oxford, Ga, and in the University of
North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, where
he graduated with distinction.
While at Chapel Hill he studied law.
and later pursued his studies with the
law firm of Fleming & Daniel, Of Jack
sonville He was admitted to the bar
in Bristol in 1891, and moved TO Apa-
lachicola, where he began the practice
of his profession.
Judge Sheppard has held many po-
sitiOns of trust. his first public Office
being collector Of customs Of the port
of Apalachicola, to which he was ap-
pinted by President Harrison on Oc-
tOber 81. 1889 He served four years
under Harrison's administration, and
in 1897 was reappointed by President
Mckinley
Four years ago, upon the death of
District Attorney John Eagan, Judge
Sheppard was appointed district attOr-
ney for this district. and upon the eX-
piration CT his term was reappOinted,
having served with much satisfaction
to the public as we'll as the depart
nlent CT justice.
He became resident of Pensacola
upon his appointment as United States
district attorney, and during his resi-
dence in Pensacola has made many
warm friends. who will be pleased to
learn Of his appointment as federal
Judge, life position with a salary of
$500 a year
Mr.. Sheppard was endorsed by many
prominent men of Florida. He had, in
fact, one of the best endorsements of
any Republican ever to seek office
Florida. Many Democrats, as we'll as
Republicans. supported him for the po-
sition. among the former being Gov
ernOr BrOward.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
So, 100000 Property Loss By
InCendiary Fire at
Timber Docks.
SEVERAL OTHER FIRES, ALSO OF
SUPPOSED INCENDIARY ORIGIN
FIGHTS OCCUR WHENEVER
STRIKERS CAN GET AT THE
ENGLISH STRIKE BREAKERS.
Special to The journal.

Antwerp, Sept. 5.-The great fire,
started by strikers, is now under con-
troll, but other fires of incendiary orr
ign are appearing at different docks,
and the infantry and firemen are kept
busy preventing another confiagration.
such as ragged yesterday and last
night. The loss caused by the timber
dock fire is estimated at 100000.
The strikers attacked the English
dockmen, imported for strike break
ing purposes, and a clash VITA tn.
militia was narrowly averted but their
numbers or courage are not dimin-
iShed.
The fire on the. timber dock, which
riotOus strikers had set afire by means
Of Oil soaked cotton bales, mattresses
and timber, ragged furiOusly all night
Fire boats and engines pumped water
on the flames, but the high wind as
sisted the progress of the fire. 1t was
not controlled until practically all com
bustible material had been consumed
Two battaliions of infantry now
guard the water front, and 200 civic
guards are dispensing the crowds.
Rioting has ceased save for continued
attacks on strike breakers, which take
place every time the strikers get with
in reach of the Englishmen
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
GRADING BIDS
WERE OPENED
Contract for Work Was Not
Awarded. but Bids VIII
Be Forwarded.

Bids for grading los miles Of goad-
way of the Pensacola, Alabama &
Western and the Pensacola & North
eastern Railroads, were opened yester-
day in the office of the chief er ineer
of the road in the Brent buildil but
the contract was not awarded.
When a Journal representative call
ed for information he was informed by
the chief engineer that the bids would
be forwarded to New York, where the
headquarters of the construction com
pany are located, and at which place
the contract will be awarded
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Reopening of Old Question
Is the Alton Entitled
to Any Immunity.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HAD
DECIDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE
WHEN QUESTION AGAIN CAME
UP-DETAILS ARE NOT AS YET
MADE PUBLIC.
Special to The journal.

Lenox. Mass, Sept 5-Attorney
General Charles J. Bonaparte last
night issued a statement regarding
the Standard Oil case in the Illinois
court The attorney generals state
ment is as follows:
On Aug. IA, Judge Lands asked in
substance that the department of JUS
tice considering portions Of the tran
script of testimony in the case of the
United States against the Standard
Oil Company of Indiana, in order 70
determine whether the Chicago and
Alton Railroad Company, its officers
and employees, were entitled 70 the
benefits of an agreement assuring
them and it of immunity against Grim
inai prosecution in connection With
the granting of certain reba+';s 10 the
Standard Oil Company.
The department, in compliance
with the desire Of Judge Lands. ex-
amined the above mentioned records
and carefully investigated the entire
subject, and as a result of such inves-
tigation, the attorney general, on Aug
%, wrote to Edwin w. Sims. United
States attorney at Chicago, informing
him. in substance:
That the agreement was shown 10
have been made in June or July, 1906,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Special TO The journal.

Washington, Sept. 5-The question
& 10 whether the Interstate Com
rercr Commission has, under the pro-
visions of the Hepburn railroad rate
ac-. exclusive control over the opera
tions OF railroads, is brought squareIy
10 IN issue in a case just appealed
10 The United States supreme court
b. the Missouri Pacific Railroad Com
pany.
The railroad takes the position that
under the new rate act common car
riers are federal agencies, under the
exclusive control of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and that the
states have no jurisdiction over their
Operations
The case attracted widespread at
tentiOn, as a question of state rights
Is involved, and the highest court in
where, in the world of transportation,
The authority OF the federal govern
ment begins and ends.
In its appeal, the Missouri Pacific
makes the bold claim that it is subject
10 federal control only: that under
the provisions Of the Hepburn act
the states have lost control over in
tc-state roads as far as the operation
al the road is concerned, and that the
Kansas supreme court was without
Jur'sdiction in the case brought by
The barabee Milling Company
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Launches Cant Go Because
Gasoline Has Not Come Yet

reach here yesterday afternoon, burt UP
to a late hour it did not arrive. and al
though it is being traced, nothing has
been learned as to when any gasoline
will be supplied
Yesterday twenty gallons OF gaso-
line were secured by the owner of a
launch who paid handsome price for
the amount Of fuel he secured. It was
necessary however, that he obtain the
gasoline in order to reach vessels en-.
tering the harbor, and the owner, who
had purchased il for use in another
boat, parted with it when good offer
was made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
SOME IMPORTANT NEW DATA
IN OIL TRUST=ALTON MATTER
OFFICERS WAIT FOR HER
To COME OUT or STUPOR

by c. B. Morrison, Mr.. Sims predeces-
sOr in office.
That Mr.. Morrison 5 action appears
to have been duly authorized at the
time by the department; that the az
rangement had greatly facilitated the
indictment and conviction - the
Standard Oil Company, and hat While
certain actions might fairy be open
10 unfavos9ble comment. the depart
ment regards the government as bound
in good faith and also as Il matter OF
public policy to give effect to the
agreement.
Mr.. Sims was instructed to read
this letter when the grand Jury was
convened in September and take sucn
action as might seem 10 the court ana
himself appropriate in the premises.
The department learns that Mr..
Sims did not comply with those rec
concentrations by reason or MS having
had called to his attention very re-
Gently certain new. and, in his judg-
ment- material facts which he thought
should be submitted TO the department
for its further consideration before
It's conclusions should finally be an
nounced. For this purpose, ne asked.
and was granted by the court a delay
of three weeks. The department Is
not as vet advised as TO what are rhe
facts thus far ascertained by MT. Sims.
It has great confidence in his sound
Judgment and devotion to duty, and 1t
awaits his report before taking fur
Their action in the premises. mas
much, however. as the circuTn staIice5
of the case may be liable 10 miscJn-
struction, it is deemed proper 70 sub
NIT now the present statement to the
public"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Commission
HOUSE FAILS
New York Concern Goes In
to Receivership and Mar
ket is Affected.
BY Associated Press,

= New York. Sept 5.-Wa son &
- grain commission brokers, with
1SHcA offices at several points, failed
|laJ. and W. Frank Neville was APP
soL'ed receiver. His attorney says
:. statement can be given for a day
rs consequence of the failure.
.otNS suffered a slight decline, and
Fan dropped two cents on the mar
The firm has been predicting Z
r- e N grain prices and it is believed
M. ~ their customers made good
h-Ai>.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
NEW LIFE SA WING STA TON
WILL Be MILE AND 4 HALF
EASTOF THE PRESENT SITE
First Barge of Lumber Has
Gone Over to Island to
Begin Work.

Preparations for commencing the
erection of the new life-saving station
are now being made by Contrac or
Frank NJ Williams, who has been
awarded the contract The first light
er load of lumber yesterday went to
the point, where the work is to be
done, but most of this is for the pur-
pose of constructing a wharf running
out about 300 feet from shore, in or
der that lighters with lumber and
other material may have some place
to discharge their cargoes.
A New Site.
The new station will not be located
at the same point as the one de-
stroyed by the hurricane of last Sep
TENDER, as the department considers
this location undesirable, owing to the
fact that the island at that point is
very low. FOR fear that the build
ings might be carried away or dam
aged by another storm, 1T was decided
to locate the station about a mile and
a half east of the old site, where the
elevation is greater than at any other
point, and is not only safer, but af-
fords a fine view of the gulf and har-
Dor
More Commodous.
The new buildings will be larger
and more cOmmodious than the old
ones, and will not only furnish better
facilities for the storage of the life
saving equipment, hut also better ac-
cOmmodatiOns for the families resid-
ing there.
The temporary quarters are mere
shacks, and now that the work on the
new station is to commence, it is ex-
Dected that within a few months the
buildings will be ready for occupancy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06

The tank car, containing about 5000
gallons of gasoline, which has been
daily expected TO reach the city for
the past week, failed to put in its APP
pearance yesterday, and as a. result,
many more launches went out of COM
mission, their supply of fuel having
been consumed
This morning there will not be over
a dozen boats using gasoline as fuel
in commission, and unless gasoline ar
rives within a very short time these
will be compelled to tie up until some
relief is afforded
1t was expected that the car would
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
MONUMENT IS
TURNED OVER
The Mckinley Memorial at
Albany Presented to
State of N. Y.

Buffalo, N Y, Sept 5-The dedi-
cation of the Mckinley monument and
its presentation to the state by the
government was the feature today of
the old home week Celebration.
The program included a military
parade, which was participated in by
regular troops, militia and the Royal
FuSileers of London. After prayer by
Ri. Rev. DR.. Walker, Episcopal, adj
dresses were delivered by Mayor
Adam, Mrs. Donald Mclean, presenta-
ton to the state by Chairman Butler.
and acceptance by Governor Hughes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
TRUSTY SHOT
BY A WOMAN
Went to Her Home and
Made Offensive Re-
marks.
By Associated Press.

Atlanta. Sept. 5.-Mrs- Mcdonald
today shot and seriously WOUNDED
negro trusty onvict, who MADE I'M
proper proposals 10 her at her nome
near this city.
Tho negro. who was working with
y aanq near Mrs. McDonald'S home,
visited the house and asked for some
thing to eat. He then approached the
woman and, she says, put his arm on
her shoulder and made Objectionable
remarks, whereupOn she grabbed
shotgun and fired.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
DANNELLy On
PROHIBITION
4 Former Pastor of Palafox
Church to Speak in
Tent Tonight.

Rev, J. VI. Dannelly, formerly pastor
the PalafOX Methodist church OF
this city, but now of Montgomery
Where he is agent of the Woman
Hi@thodist College. is TO deliver an ad-
dress on prohibition and the evil in
llcnCes of liquor tonight
ON this occasion a meeting will be
nod n the tent at the corner of Chase
and Haylen streets. commencing at s
o'i@ck, and while there will be num-
"h! az other speakers. the address of
H.r. Dannelly will be the principal fea-
tI~p
An excellent musical program has
n'en arranged and will be rendered at
'AlS meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Serious Condition.

The lack of grain has become
serious. especially for those who cid
not have a good supply On hand. as
the stock viii have To go without food
OF this nature until the missing cars
are found and sent 70 this city. Not
only is il inconvenieucing those resid-
ing in Pensacola. but also II c7l,er
towns which depeud upon fhe who.e-
sale firms here 80 supply them with
feedstuff, Many inquiries haev been
made from buyers as TO why ship
ments have not been made them, as
their supplies have also, become COM
pleJely exhausted.
Grain dealers are in hopes that the
missing cars will show up here today
and thus relieve the situation
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
She Is Charged With Killing
Her Husband-Suffer-
ing Under Narcotic.
Rv Associated Press.

=
Cleveland, Ohio, Sept 5.-Mrs. Char-
lOtte Phillips, who is under police sur
vielance, charged with murder OF her
husband, 5onlI J. Phillips, prominent
coal operator and clubman. has been
unconscious since O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, and it is believed she is
under the influence of some powerful
narcotic
A warrant for the arrest was taken
to her residence, but w1Ii not be
served until Mrs Phillips recovesr
from her Stupor.
Women guards have been constant
" at her bedside since the funeral OF
her husband, and officers are on duty
outside the house.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
FOREMAN
IS RESTING EASILY

Alonzo Mackey, foreman of switch
engine No AS, who was injured
Wednesday night when he jumped
from the top of box car, was repcrt-
ed last night as resting easy at his
home on East Belmont
The young man. in addition 10 hav-
ing the arm broken near the wrist,
suffered many bruises and decorations
about the legs, face and body, and
will be confined to his bed for a num-
Der of days
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Glass Now Doing Time For
Bribing Schnifz and Others

verdict on the first ballot. Delmas
who was GLASS; counsel, obtained a
stay of thirty DAYS to carry the case
to the court OF appeals.
Glass is nOg at the county jail
where Scl1mitz has spent several
months, but though they know eact
either well, the two prisoners refuse
to speak Until Class's arrival Schmit'
had enjoyed many privileges, and al
of the attaches from the sheriff dow
now ignore Schgnitz anu give Class
the faVors-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
W. B. SHEPPARD
IS JUDGE Of
US. COURT
The Appointment Announc-
ed, AS Was Long Expect
ed, of Swayne's Successor
in the Northern District of
This State-New Post
master at Sanford is G. F.
HoSkins.
Rv Associated Press.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 5.-President
Roosevelt today appointed William 3.
Sheppard United States district judge
for the Northern district of Florida,
and Chas. F. Haskins postmaster at
Sanford, Fla.
Judge Sheppard, who was district at
torney, succeeds the late Judge
Charles SWayne.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
KANSANS NOW
TACKLE ISSUE
State Commission Issues an
Order For 2-Cent Rate
on October l.
Special to The Journal.

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 5--The railroad
commission yesterday ordered the
railroads to put in effect tie two-cent
fare on or before October /. The rail
roads have not made any definite an
nouncement of their contemplated ac-
ton, but it is understood they win not
recognize the order till the question
is settled in some of the other states
in which it is pending.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Special to The Journal.

San Francisco. Sept. 5.-Louis Glass,
vice-president of the Pacific States
Telephone and Telegraph Company,
was sentenced yesterday by Judge
Lawler to serve FIVE years in San
Quentein prison for bribing Mayor
Schmftz, Abe Ruef and the supervls-
Ors-
Glass was convicted last week by a
jury who only spent few minutes in
discussing the case and reached a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
HAS A STATE ANY RIGHT TO
MAKE LAWS REGULATING R.R'S?
ANTWERP DOCK STRIKERS
RIOT AND USE THE TORCH
TAKEN FOR NEGRESS
AND FORCED TO RIDE
IN A "JlM CROW" CAR.

Suffolk, Va, Sept. "a case
said to be without precedent
in any court has been instituted
here, when Mrs. Rosa Stone,
white, entered suit for $4,000
damages against the Norfolk
and Western railroad for being
compelled to ride in a Jim
Crow" car among the negroes.
After being forced into the
negro apartment, Mrs. Stone
sought to return, but was re-
strained. Mrs. Stone has a thin
skin, and being badly tanned,
was taken for negress.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Special to The journal.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept 5.-While
the illumination of the falls of Mag
ara were in progress last night, man
leaped from the center of the upper
steel arch of the bridge to the river.
200 feet below.
His body was seen to cause a
mighty splash as it struck the water,
after which it disappeared. Thousands
witnessed the suicide.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Special to The journal.

New York, Sept Gov. Hughes
was endorsed for the Republican NOM
ination for the presidency at meet
ing Of the Republicans held in the
Twenty-ninth assembly district last
night. This district is usually referred
to as the Diamond Back" section.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Parsons Beaten i'm q Vote
Declaring For Gov. Hughes

Frank HendricS, who aspired for the
leadership of the district last year.
and whose aspirations were defeated
by County Chairman Herbert Parsons,
got revenge last night when he offered
the resolution endorsing Gov. Hughes.
The resolution was passed unanimous
".
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
JAPANESE AVOID
BEING DEPORTED
BY Associated Press.

Seattle. Wash, Sept Sine steam
ship Yucatan. which was expected 10
bring thirty Japanese sailors to this
city for deportation carried them to
Unalaska instead. There they were set
free under orders of Attorney General
Bonaparte.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Cars Are Lost.

The supply of corn and oats practi.
cally became exhausted a week ago,
but it was then thought that ship
ments would be received in a day or
two, and that for short time but little
Inconvenience would result, but the
days passed without the arrival of the
cars, and with yesterday one week had
elapsed since the grain was due. No
trace OF the cars consigned to the
local wholesale firms could be found
by the Louisville & Nashville officials,
who, responding to the demands of the
grain dealers, sent out many wires in
the hope of tracing the lost feeds tuff
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
Thirty Car Loads.

More than thirty cars have been
due for a number of days. having been
shipped to various firms from Louis
vile, Evansville and Cincinnati, but
beyond the fact that the cars left
their point of shipment nothing has
been learned. 1t was thought they
might possibly be ar MoutE ,mery OF
Birmingham and kilograms were sent
to those cities in the hone Of locating
them, but UP to last nigh. there had
been no trace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
4 STRIKE ON
SHORT NOTICE
Louisville Car Men Called
Last Night to Vote on
a Strike To-day.
BY Associated 9ress.

Louisville. Sept 5.-The executive
committee of the local union of the
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway Employees decided this after
noon TO recommend a strike OF all en-
plOyes beginning tomorrow morning, a
final vote of the union to be taken to-
night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
THE MANGROVE
EXPECTED TO-DAY

The light house tender Mangrove,
which has been supplying the light
houses in the district, is expected in
port today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06

The delay of the Louisville and
Nashville in delivering about thirty
carloads Of grain to the wholesale
grain dealers of Pensacola. has caused
famine to exist so far as corn and
oats are concerned. and yesterday con-
ditions reached the acute stage, the
supply having become almost COM
pletely exhausted, with many owners
of stock out of feed and unable to Sc
cure anything but hay and bran.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-06
A FAMINE OF CORN AND OATS:
SHIPMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT
More Than Thirty Car Loads
Yesterday Overdue a
Full Week.

Hay AND BRAN ARE TO BE n
BUT THE LOCAL MARKET 6
PRACTICALLY DESTITUTE OF
CORN AND OATS, AND NONE
CAN SAY WHEN SUPPLY IS TO
BE EXPECTED - "TRAcERS"
BRING NO RESPONSE THAT
GIVE ANY IMPORTATION.