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The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
ENORMOUS EARNINGS
OF STEEL TRUST
BY Associated Press.

New York, Apr. 30.-Directors of
the United States Steel Corporation,
in annual meeting today. reelected
William Ellis Corey president and all
the ether officers whose terms had
expired. Regular dividends of one
and three quarters per cent on pre-
ferred and half of one per cent on
common stock were declared. The
net earnings for the quarter ending
March 81, are over thirty-nine million,
nearly two and a half millions over
the same quarter last year.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
GREAT RECEPTION
FOR GEN'L. KUROKI
BY Associated Press.

Victoria. B. c. Apr. 5U-On the ar
rival here of Gen. KurOM and party,
they will be received with salute Of
seventeen guns fired from the fOrtif-
cations at Work Point and guards of
honor will be furnished by local troops.
Lieut.. Gov. Dunmuir will welcome the
party on behalf of the Canadian gov
ernment and invite General Kuroki and
party to luncheon The Japanese have
arranged a procession and welcoming
celebration.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
LIGHT SECURED
ON BOND ROBBERY
Rv Associated Press.

New York, Apr. 3O.-By securing
papers that have been locked IN the
vaults Of the Atlantic Safe Deposit
Companv. the district attorneys Office
to-day made material headway in the
investigation of the conspiracy through
which the Trust Company of America
was robbed of bonds aggregatinS over
half a million dollars
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Apr. S0.-Advices from
Guatemala indicate an uprising at any
time which the administration cannot
control This with the unpopularity of
the Cabrera administration as indicat-
ed by the attempt on his life yesterday
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
Foreigners Entertained.

Washington. Apr. 3O.-There was d
brilliant social function at the White
House this evening consisting of a din
ner and reception to the principal for
eign and American naval officers at
tached TO the warships participating III
the ceremonies at the jamestown expo
5itiOn opening.
The steamer Newport News which
conveyed the distinguished guests 10
Washington from Hampton Roads ran
into a mud bank at the mouth Of the
Potomac river during d dense fog and
was detained for several hours.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
ITALIAN KILLED IN
A STREET QUARREL
Rv Associated Press.

New Orleans. La. Apr. IV.-Wlth
several stab wounds about the body
man was found in a dying condition
here early this morning by Il grocery
man. who was awakened by several
men uuarreling in front of his store
Near the man was found 2 black
cloth mask. The man was unable to
speak when found and died few min
utes afterwards Later, the body was
identified as that of Giuseppe SquatIi-
20. an Italian. The police are working
On several clews.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
REVOLT SERIOUS
IN MONTENEGRO

Vienna. Apr. 30.-The revolutionary
movement in Montenegro grows more
alarming. The disorder is rapidly
spreading throughout the country
The present center of trouble is An
drieiaica where the population is
mostly VassajevicS. numerically the
strongest clan in Montenegro The
rising is attributed largely TO the
alleged attempts of Prince Nicholas
to override the constitution pro-
claimed in 1905, and to his incessant
drain on the public treasury.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
10000 CAMELS
NAMED ROOSEVELT
BY Associated Press.

washington, Apr. 5O.-W. ". Newell
and E. S. Trresdale, of Broome county,
N Y, recently returned from d tour
Of Europe. Africa and elsewhere. When
calling on the president to-day tney
told him his name was the best known
in the world; that in Egypt they found
ten thousand camels named for him.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
FLOUR CARGO FOR
FAMINE DISTRICT
By Associated Press.

San Francisco, Apr 5W.-Ihe gov
ernment transport BufOrd sailed TO-
day with four million pounds of flour
contributed and collected through the
efforts of the Christian Herald. of
New York. for the famine sufferers in
China. Among the passengers on the
TRANSPORT were twenty-five congress
men and their wives. going to Homo
lulu as guests of Delegate kalaniani-
ole
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
DISASTROUS FIRE
AT LEESVILLE, LA
BY Associated Press.

Beaumont, Tex, Apr. 30.-A special
from Leesville, La. says fire broke
out at 1890 o'clock this morning in
the Regal hotel and spreading rai'i5,y,
destroyed eighteen buildings, in which
were located nineteen business firms,
including the First National Bank and
The Leesville National Bank buildings.
Loss estimated between $4,000 and
100000. The origin of the fire is I'M
known.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
IN A BALLOON TO
WASHINGTON CITY
~ Assoclated PCS.

81 LOUIS, apr OV-<1I seven
twenty-one this evening AeTOnaut J.
c. Lewis and Captain ChaS- De F
Chandler, Of the government signal
corps ascended in the balloon Ameri-
ca on the flight 10 Washington The
balloon started south, veerinS slight
ly TO the west.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
IMMIGRATION FOR
SOUTHERN STATES
Hoke Smith Receives Assurances That
Vessels viii Sail For
Savannah.
Bv Assoeiated Press.

London, Apr. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Holle Smith. of Georgia and party have
arrived from d tour of German cities
in the interest of immigration 10 Geor-
gia and say much of the prejudice in
the minds of foreigners against the
southern states has been removed.
They. secured promises that number
of ships would sail from foreign ports
to Savannah.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
TRAIN DERAILED
AT MIDVALE. MONT.
5z Associated Press.
a p II

St Paul Mimi, Apr 3O--An en-
tire passenger train except the en-
CINE and compartment car was de-
rallied near Midvale. Mont, last night
slightly injuring the mail cieTk am
severa! children The cause
known here.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
EXPLODED A MINE
UNDER THE STREET
BY Associated Press.

GuatemaIa CITY, Apr. 3O.-Investi-
cation discloses that President Ca
brera's death was sought by explod-
ing a mine in a tunnel under the
street and not by a bomb. Many sus-
poets are under arrest. Government
officials announce peace restored and
the situation under control
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
State Department Expects
An Uprising i'm Guatemala

inclines the state department to the
belief that to prevent general upriS-
ing in Central America. firmer hand
than Guatemala has is needed in con-
troll. Ambassador Creel, of Mexico
share a like view and in conference
with Assistant Secretary Bacon to-day
the situation was discussed.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
IOINS PRESIDENTS
LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Bv Associated Press.

Washington. Apr 3O.-Beekman
Winthrop, the new assistant secretary
OF the treasury, joined the presidents
lawn tennis club and to-day he played
with the president, Ambassador JUsse-
rand and Assistant Attorney General
Coney. of the Department of Justice.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
WANTS TO GUST
STANDARD OIL
BY Associates Press.

Findlay. Ohio. Apr, 30.-George H.
Phelps todaAey filed a petition in court
asjcing that the Standard OIL Company
and subsidiary companies be enjoined
from doing business in the state of
Ohio. A bond of one hundred thou
sand dollars was offered by independ-
ent oil men
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
EXPECT HEIR SOON
TO SPANISH THRONE
Bv Associated Press.

Nadrid, Apr 3O.-Queen NlcT0rla
remarkably we'll and cheer
full She drove out twice to-day and
this evening attended the theatre with
King Alfonso. The court physicialS
expect an heir in two OF. three days.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
DOUBLE MURDER
AT FERNANDINA
By AcsocIated press

Fernandina. Fla, Apr 30-Thomas
johnson and wife were murdered near
here this afternoon by an unknown ne
gro who is being hunted with blood
hounds and posses of citizens.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
BURNED TO DEATH
IN TENEMENT FIRE
Ry Associated Press.

New York, Apr. 30.-Miss Sarah NC
Gowan, 81 years old. was burned to
death early to-day in a fire which dam
aged the five-story tenement at 239
East Thirty-eight street. Miss Nc
Gowan lived on the top floor and her
escape was cut off by the flames. The
fremen made several daring rescues
of other imperiled tenants.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
NOT BUILDING A
SHIP IN ENGLAND
Rx AssocIated Press.

Toxic. Japan, Apr. S0--The min
lister of marine denies the report thas
Japan has ordered a twenty-one thou
sand ton battleship in England and
says the works in Kuro and YokO-
hama are capable of constructing lar
ger ships than the two launched there.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
Employees Dismissed.

Washington, Apr. 30.-ConformIng
10 the action of the last congress,
Public Printer Stallings today dis
missed two hundred and four en-
ployes from the bindery department.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
MONTH OF APRIL
RECORD BREAKER
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Apr. 30.-According to
the records of the weather bureau the
month ending to-day was the coolest
In twenty-six years and within a de-
yee of the coldest April of record.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
Snow in Michigan.

Detroit, Apr. 30.-Severe snow
storms continued to-day over the up
per part of the lower peninsula of
Michigan, with high cold winds.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
NEGRO APPOINTED
BRIGADIER GEN'L
Nv Associated Press.

Washington, Apr. 30.-The presI-
dent has appointed Col Charles l.
Hodges. of the oath infantry, "a
negro) now in the Philippines, a brig
adler general.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
Suicide by Shooting.

Baltimore. Apr. 30.-W- H Thomp-
son. prominent in the oyster trade,
committed suicide by shooting to-day
The act is attribute to i'll health.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-01
With W. G. Turner, Speclar
Agent of Atlantic Com
press Company.
COTTON EXPORTS
TO BE DOUBLED
If the Plans Mapped Out
Are Carried Out Sue
cessfully.

PENSACOLA, ALABAMA & TEN
NESsEE ROAD ASKED TO RUN
SPUR TRACK TO COMPRESS so
AS TO ALLOW FREE SHIPS TO
LOAD COTTON CARGoES AT PER.
DIDO WHARF.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
Madison spent Saturday and Sundsy with
his mother Mrs. Martha Baker.

Madison rpent Saturday and sunday with
his mother Mrs. Martha Baker.
Mrs. Lula Boil gave valentine social At
the NJ. E. church there we're q large crowd
Of young people present and very plea.
SAINT time Was had BY sll.
Miss Vertie Vaughn who has been con-
tiaed to her home tor several days il able
to be out ag lin.
Mra. Edith Hurley, has had a relapse.
we hope for her ultimate recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Boone celebrated
their Fifth Anniversary the 18th to large
number Of invited guests The annual
visit Of the god Of love was recognised In
the riot Of hearts that ran through tho
pleasant rooms in way of dec c,ration. The
ladies were most Handsomely gowned and
the presence OF the gentleman added tone
to the occasion. They rec4ived num-
bsr OF beautiful and valusbe presents,
delightful course repsst was served At the
tables. As time extended into the wee
email hours. the guest babe adieu to the
host and hostess who are masters in the
art OF entertaining
Mr. John Baker and wife Of Omaha,
Neb who have been visiting Mrs. Hettis
Baker leaves for their home Wednesday.
Miss Epzet's Diggs returned from
Huntsville Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
IOWA CITY NOTES.

Miss Bessie Oliphant Of Cedar Rapids
spent last Sunday with friends In this city.
Charles E. Baldwin OF Creston, spent
part of last week in the city. Hel Is one
OF the prosperous and successful farmers
10 Union county, - this was his first visit
here his friends made his brief sojourn
very pleasant.
Rev. Benjamin Franklin has been suf.
fering ~ith an liberated tooth for the
past two weeks. hence be was unable to
conduct services last Sunday and in the
evening Mr.. e. A. Carrier delivered .
very soncise and thoughtfal address.
Mrs. Matte Dsmeron under went an
operation At the University Hospital this
week..
Miss Annie hayes who has been In the
city for several weeks will leave this week
for West Point her former home.
Mrs. T. Milton has recovered enough
from her oper alton that she was removed
from the hospital tu her home last Sat1r.
day. .
Rev. L. J. Phillips one of the presiding
elders OF this distric: is expected here this
week. -
w. T. Paterson after sickness OF
mo- Q than week is now able to resume
hi. wo,k. --
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
OBITUARY !
Death Mrs. Lucas.

Grinnel', Iowa Special to By
stander-Mrs. Lottie Lucas one of
the pioneer settlers OF Poweshiek
County, died Sunday Feb. 9th at
the home of her son John B. Lucas,
she was over 86 years old, born
about July II, 1871 near Abingdon,
Va. on the slave plantation Of John
Nj. Preston, later she was taken to
Helena, Ark, and she was married
to Henry Lucas about 1s4a and
lived togather for IS years, until
Henry was called to his reward in
1886, Henry's master emanumitted
MI. Lucas and later Henry purchas-
ed the freedom of his wife and
children paying $l9oo for them, TO
this union FIVE children were born
of whom only one survive viz. John
B. ofthis city. They moved from
Helena. Ark, to Powesh,ek County
about 48 years ago where he bought
I nice farm. Mrs. Lucas Joined
the Methodist Episcopal church and
vas loving woman, I noble mother
and kind friend to all who knew her
The remains were inferred in the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01

dent of. the r. M. w. of A., who ad-
dressed the Mems Meeting at the Y. M.
G. A. on Sunday afternoon.
Rev. A L. DsMond of the First Con-
nregational church is in Des Moines
this week. ~
Clarence Rhodes. aged II years, was
buried from the Methodist church on
Sunday, Rev. A. L. DeMond oficiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis of 4,h street en-.
tertained number of their friends at
dinner on Sunday.
The City Federation of clubs held q
public meeting IN the Auditorium last
Thursday night. Mrs. Anna Carey,
the president deserves credit for the
nice program which was presented on
thai occasion. ..
Prof aud Mrs Jackson of No. Q E
lst street gave a. souvenir party last
Friday night Mr.. Butler of the Ga
.tte force acted as master of cere-
monies, Profs. Gillian and Hicks,
Rev. DeMond and Miss Lockridge were
among those who added to the evenings
pleasure with speech. Misses Jackson
and Ellis. Messers Jones and jackson.
Me esdames Jackson and Sellers and Mrs
De Mond rendered musical numbers on
the program The diuing room and
parlor were beautifully decorated in
=. tinnal aolnrs. A mum beup ~ hea,,ti.
full presents were given by the friends
and every one present pronounced Pcot
and Mrs. jackson charming host and
hostess. n .sS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01

history of those two gir.s, both names
are Field, both were born in O!tu,nwa
and both in December; Miss Lillian,
Dec. -, 1897 aud MISS Marguerite Dec.
l3. 1891. Miss Lillian studied under
Mrs. Duncan, one of the finest music
teachers in Ottumws, and now she ID
Highland Pssk under Prof. Nsgel;
while Miss Marguerite studied under
Miss Kittleman and Prot. White OF this
city, and now under Prof. Nsgel in
Highland Park, These girls are of no
reistion, yet their families are old
friends of long standing. Miss Lillian
lives with her grand parents. M. and
Mrs. James Hamilton.
We are proud of the career of those
two young ladies, for their skill and
'alent on the instrument Is credit tc
any race. We hope for each one Z
bright future. $685..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
CLINTON Briefs.
Chas. williams remains quite i'll vii

Chas. williams remains quite i'll with
slight hopes Of recovery. ....
: Rev. w. A. Searcy ol Moline assisted
rtquarte'lv meeting Sunday at the A. NJ
E church in the ahence Of presiding
elder L. Philips who was unable to be
present on account Of illness. ... .. ...
Members Of a local club Of Davenport
Of tie Women's Federation were the
guests rece tly Of Mrs.. M. .. Cu'berson
of this city. who in conjunction with
members Of the Woman's Loyal Club of
this city spent a very enjoy able time.
Died. Jas. Williams we'll known re-
sident Of Clinton, passed away at h!a
home on Maple Avenue Saturday NON.
i6g after an illness Of less than a week
duration. Uno,4 Jim as he was family
iar'y called was no doubt the Oldest man
in Clinton, bis age was not definitely
known bat it 10 conjpcured that be had
passed The century mark. Deceased was
we'll known figure on the strt cts Of CIin-
ton having made this city his home tor .
great number of years, bis disposition was
Of the suuiest, apparently ALWAYS happy.
bic funeral was held Sunday afternoon at
thr. O'Clock from Bethel A. M. E. church
Rev. A. Boyd officiating assisted BY Rev.
Searcv OF Moline. deceased leaves TO
mourn hia departure 3 son Charles who ID
also very i'll at this time. s55i
w. a. Emerson is confined TO bis home
on account Of illness. 4. 5#
Miss Barbara Boyd Is still confined 70
her home BY illness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
(. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Mrs. Arthur Jones entertained at din.
ner last Sunday Mrs. A. w. Smith Mrs.
smith thioks Of visiting her brother In
Red Oak before gong to her new home.
Mesdames Il. Horn and =. Boon have
returned froma pleasant visit in O.tumwa
The j. 5 Y. club held their weekly
meeting last Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. c. M. Washington. Mrs.
A. NJ. Jackson was : visitor also Miss h.
Martin. Tue meeting will be held next
week with Mrs. w. h. Raspberry.
Hettie Perkins was quite i'll this week,
but il better at this writing. ri
Pricills Calder who his been in our city
for sometime lett last week for her home
in Lexington. KY, she was accompanied
as far as Chicago by her brother Dan.
The tlisnds and acquaintsncss OF John
L. Waller will be pleased to hear thai he
Is still in Washington. d. G. and doing
nicely. At . reception few evenings
ago g ven IN that city to to the lion. W.
T. Vernon, Mr.. v aller was one Of the
speakers Of the evening his address being
on the subject "Citiz-n and Soldier" Mr..
Waller is q brother to Mrs L. Brooks ind
has many acquaintances among both rae
e. In the city.
Monday evening at the home Of Mrs,
"A. NJ Jackson, the ladies Of the J. >. Y.
rendered reception TO Miss Harriet A
Martin who recently gradusted from High
school. A large number of her friends
were present aud . pleasant time enjoyed
BY all present.
Mrs. Martin left the city Tuesday mora
ing tor savannah where she will visit
ew weeks with relatives.
The Messrs n. Price r. Warren and
Buckner have returned from business
trip in Texas.
After IN illness Of several months Peter
johnson died at bio home Monda1 even.
ing.
The faneval services were conducted
from .hs,A N. E church Wednesday IT.
d 4 ~ , 8 w 3 r
ternos Ar.s pfiiciateA BY Rev. a. Ford.
Nil. o. isS Longs and tie Eastern stxr
took charge OF the body after the sermon
and placed him to rest in Linnwood
Mrs. James Warren and children have
from a pleasant visit in Chicago
,ud Davenport.
Sunday was quarterly meeting. The
meetings werespritaally alive all day and
he attendance morning and evening were
aree. Rev. Philips filled the stand after
loon and evening. Rev. K Holly and
Rev. A, Ford assisted in the services.
Mre. r. Hicks who has been quite i'll
or the past two weeks 10 convaleseent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
ALBA NEWS.

The folio wing programme vas given at
tho A. M. E church on Sunday evening.
Feb. 18th in honor of Aliens Day con.
Quoted BY Rev. J. H. Bell. Choir under
the supervision Of Mrs. M. f. Bell gave
some excellent selections; address. Rev.
). H. Bell; paper, Bishop Aliens lits''
Mildred Lewis; solo, Mrs. Allie Bonan;
paper. Accomplishments OF A. M. E.
church, May Davis; solo, Mrs. Sarah
Lewis; paper Influence Of good books.
Mrs. Nellie Estere; singing Busy Rec club.
address. Rev Richman of Mt. Pleasant.
Rev. Richmsn making an appeal to both
old and young for the beat interest of the
race.
Maharrs's Minstrel showed at King's
Opera House Tuesday OF this week.
Quite . number Of strangers in town
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
cLARINDA NOTES.

The meetings OF the Second Baptist
church closed last Friday nighr.
Mrs, Knight and her daughter, Mrs.
williams, will return TO New York
Saturday morning
Mrs. Carter entertained the Mite
-sss-siprasy an = Ehnrsday. .ss.ss y II
Rev. Burton will go to Bedford on
his missionary work Monday morning.
B Mrs. William Headly entertained the
Ladies Art club Friday afternoon, Mrs,
Edie May Williams Of New York City
also met with the ladies aud gave some
beautiful encouraging remarks in
whicbindeed was helpful to the club
Mrs. A. J. Reed was called to Sioux
City on account Of the serious illness OF
her sister Mrs. Rev knight.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01

The st Paul's Busy Bee sewing
circle met with Mrs A. o johnson
Twelfth and Croker streets with the
president Mrs A. M Rivers The
meeting was opened by singing, scrip
ture reading by Mrs E. Glass, chap
lain; prayer by Mrs. Props; the roll
called BY the secretary Mrs. G. 4 Holt
"a members responded to their names
and paying their weekly dues One
hour was given to sewing after wich .
two course lncheon was served At
ter singing by the circle they adjourned
to meet with Mrs. S. Joe Brown on the
first of March 1887 Seventh street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
MARsHALLToWN NEWS.

Mr.. Russell Hopson has returned to
our city and will be part owner in the
shop formerly owned by Wright & Wal
ker. He says Marshalltown looks good
70 him.
M. Fred Wright after spending .
few days a. his bone in Davenport re-
turned few days ago bringing with
him his wife. .r,-.@
A Negro preacher clsiming to bs ,
Baptist, came here and tried TO swindle
the people out Of their money; he il is
Jail under thousand dollar bond.
There 10 no sympathy here for such
act and we are going to see he gets the
limit. %
Al called meeting temporary or.
Ranization was formed with the pur-
pose of looking after the interest Of
our race.
Mr.. r. J. Wright is no better.
Mr.. William Watkins Of Toledo was
Marshalltown visitor for few days.
Say, subscribe for the Bystander and
stop asking the loan Of it from other
people.
Mr. Jno A. Spencer of Grinnell was
in the city for few hours last week.
He reports great outlook for work this
year.
Mr.. &. R. Darn will move on the
farm about March LIST. Say you must
hurry for with this weather you can
begin to plow soon. We all wish you
success.
Mr.. q. A. Johnson is laid up with q
lame back.
1t looks like an Eastern. Star club.
some say l. L. keep it going.