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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Augmentation of Value All
Went to Enrich Texas
and Territory
REST OF THE BELT REPORTED
LOSS OF SOC 900 BALES IN 1eo6'o7
NOTED HESTER.
BY Associated Press.

New Orleans, Sept. 16.-The annual
rrpOrt of the cotton crop OF 1906-O7
by secretary Hester, of the New Or
leans Cotton Exchange, was issued to-
night He estimates the crop of 1906
o. at 13,510,9S2 bales. an increase of
2l64,994 over the previous year, with
a total value of S716,352, 265, based
on the average commercial value of
$500 per bale for the crop.
This year, for the first time in his
tory the crop brought more than sew
~ hundred millions of dollars. 1t
was $4,000, 900 more than the preced-
ing years value of crop.
The excess of the crop over last
year was entirely in Texas, including
Indian Territory, Arkansas, Louisiana
Mississippi and Tennessee and the
South Atlantic states lost COS, 900 bales
in production; Alabama losing 1907
900; Florida, $4,000; Georgia, 205. 900;
North Carolina, 71,000; South Caro-
Ira, 11e,e00
There are S14 mills in the south
an increase of 20 over last year. with
a total Of 1O.600,000 sp,ndles, and over
100000 spindles in course of erection
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
8
Assault TER
Tim Coleman Arrested for
Striking Mounted Of
hcer Sharrott.

Jim Coleman, colored, alleged to
have been the negro 10 assault
Mounted Oficer Sharrott early Sat
urday morning as the officer was in
vestigating the contests of a sack
which the negro had, has been ar
rested by the police and is held pend
ing a preliminary trial in the county
courts.
Coleman is alleged to have struck
the officer while the latter was look
ing into the bag, which was filled
with chickens, the blow telling him to
the ground. The officer grasped the
negro, however, and endeavored TO
draw his revolver In the scuffle
which ensued the officer had one
finger so badly bitten that it was am
putated.
When Coleman was arrested he de-
MED that he was the party wanted,
and stated that he could prove his
whereabouts The officer, however, is
certain that the man arrested is the
right party.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
ATTEMPT To
MAKE SMITH
PARTY To It
Railroads Try to Have Hoke
Smith Made Party to the
Injunction Suits Against
Enforcement of the Rates
Law in Georgia.
Ry Associated Press.

Atlanta, Sept. 16.-The petitions
filed by the Central of Georgia and
other railroads against the State Rail-
road Commission for an Injunction
against the reduced passenger rates
were argued today before fudge New
man in the United States district
court. and before the case was con-
cluded an amended petition was filed,
seeking to make Governor Hoke Smith
a party to the proceedings.
Counsel for state presented demur-
rers and the court ordered The hear
ing continued until October z, when
it. will render a decision whether the
governor can be made a party to the
suit and. If not, then decide injunc-
ton proceedings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Fishing smacks Put in and
Tender Laurel Decides
to Not Go Out.
Schr. Davy Crockett Seeks a
Harborage With Half
Mainmast Gone.
BAROMETER WAS FALLING ALL
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, BUT
BEGAN RISING ABOUT END OF
THE DAY-cENTER ST BARo.
METRIC DEPRESSION ABOUT
MIDDLE OF GULF COAST.

A heavy southeast swell running
through the bay Sunday and the high
est tide of months in the harbor yes
terday morning, caused considerable
apprehension among the owners OF
flshing vessels and other small craft
yesterday, but the high wind which
had been prevailing for several hours
died down last night and normal con
ditions may be restored today. Fore
caster Reed of the weather bureau
does not anticipate any serious blow
in the immediate future, although he
Is watching conditions closely.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
H. P. ROGERS
IS 4 WRECK
Oil Magnate is Physically
and Mentally Unfit
for Any Work.
Rv Associated Press.

Boston, Sept. 16.-That Henry 2.
Rogers, the Standard Oil magnate ana
master of a score of giant corpora
lions, is in weak physical condition,
his face distorted, his speech affected
and otherwise incapacitated to trans
act business or even to discuss Or
binary affairs, was the substance OF
the testimony of Urban H. Broughton
in the supreme court this afternoon.
and it was corroborated by Henry
P Rogers. Jr., who testified his father
had signed but three checks since
July %.
Cause of the inquiry into Rogerss
condition was his absence from court
when suit against Rogers, Instituted
by C. NJ. Raymond for $50, 900, 900 OF
royalties on petroleum potents, was
called.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Equinox This Week.

The semi-annual eXquinoXial storm
is due about Saturday, the 21st., and
bad weather is to be expected at this
time Of the year, and all precautions
are taken by mariners, who have not
yet forgotten the diaster of year
ago. The conditions are favorable in
a good many ways for storm within
the next few days, the clouds and oc-
casional wind squalls foretelling of
trouble.
The center of the present baro-
meteic depression, according to the
weather bureau map, is about the
middle of the gulf coast, or between
Mobile and New Orleans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Weather Data.

The forecast as issued by the local
weather bureau office yesterday called
for unsettled weather, for the next
36 hours, with probability of showers
and increasing east and north-easterly
winds. The prevailing direction Of
the wind yesterday was southeast
and although still high, the heavy
swell Which I'D FeeD noticed in the
sound cary IN the day had debated
last night. The barome-
ter was falling slowly yesterday after,
noonI which indicated possible
trouble, but was slightly higher last
night
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Nearly 1000 Voters.

IT is estimated that there are now
nearly 1000 qualified voters In the
county There were formerly 200 or
$500, and the addition OF a thousand
more will increase the Itst to nearly
1000, which will be the largest num-
Der ever contained on the books. AS
soon as Tax Collector Roberts COM
pIetes his work OF issuinS. receipts.
he will compile a list of the nan
and present it to Supervisor Scott,
who will stamp on the registration
books the parties who have paid, so
they will be eligible to vote on Oc-
tOber
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
REAR ADM. WALKER
IS DEAD IN MAINE
BY Associated Press

York Beack, Me, Sept. 16.-Rear
Admiral John G. Walker, retired, died
suddenly last night at the home OF
friends at York Cliffs, aged Y. He
was known as the promoter of the
famous squadron of evolution known
as the white Squadron" to which he
was appointed as commander.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
MEXICO DAY
|. At JAMESTOWN
Auspicious Inauguration of
a Series of Special
Celebration.
BY Assoeiatsd Press.

Norfolk, Sept 16.-The first of a
series Of general celebrations began
today with Mexico day at the James
town exposition. Many prominent
Mexicans took part in the special
exercises and were conspicuous in
the parade, a prominent feature OF
which was an automobile parade, in
which twenty society women in ap-
probate costumes, rereseRted as many
foreign nations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
By Associates Press.

New York, Sept. 16.-Street disor-
ders today caused by the drawing out
of a thousand furriers, resulted in the
arrest of a score or more of the strik-
ers in the furrfer district, who are
charged with intimidating non-union
men. The crowds were finally dis
persed by the police.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
HIS REMEDY
CAUSED DEATH
Took Chloroforn for Tooth
ache and Was Found
Dead in Bed
sv Hearst News Service.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept 16-Judge
Terry M. Richardson, a prominent at
torney of this city and former judge
of the circuit court, was found dead
in his room in a hotel in Luverne,
where he went as counsel in a murder
case on trial today. The cause or
death was chloroform taken to relieve
a toothache.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
NOW LOOKS LIKE
PEACE IN MOROCCO
BY Associated Press.

Paris, Sept. ia cable today says
delegates from two of the warning
Moorish tribes accepted the peace con-
ditions fixed by General Drude, and
departed from Casa Blanca to seek
delegates from all the other tribes.
1t is expected that the Moors will
return Thursday and effect a general
submission of the hostile tribesmen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
MAJOR MCCOY
BADLY HURT
Thrown from Buggy While
Driving Unmanageale
Team Of Horses
Az Associated P-ess.

Atlanta, Sept. 16.-Major Frank B.
Mccoy, 18th infantry, stationed at
Fort Mcpherson, was seriously in
jured this afternoon while driving a
team of horses, which became unman-
ageable and threw him from the
buggy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Schooner Damaged.

The schooner Dayy Crockett, for
merly owned at this port, put into
the harbor yesterday afternoon and
dropped anchor off the navy yard.
The vessel encountered very severe
weather in the gulf and had about
half of her mainmast carried away,
and was compelled to put in here on
this account It was not learned from
what port she had sailed or what was
her destination.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
HEAVY WEATHER:
VESSELS PLAY SAFE
MRS. CASSIE L. CHADWICK
LOSES HER SIGHT IN AN
ATTACK OF PROSTRA TON

ten years in the penitentiary, suffered
a nervous collapse today while in con-
versation with her son, which almost
caused her death, and left her, at
least temporarily, totally blind. She
was revived by the prison physician,
but remains sightless.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
FIVE UNDER
FIRST PRICE
Syndicate Which Under
wrote Union Pacific Bonds
Has Dissolved and Divid-
ed the Unsold Bonds,
Which the Syndicators
Take Over at a Five-Point
Loss.
Rx Associated Press.

New York, Sept. 16.-The Union
Pacific Syndicate, which underworld
SIS, 000, 900 of convertible bonds, was
dissolved today, and the unsold bonds,
amounting to about seventy millions
distributed to the participants in the
syndicate, who took the bonds at
ninety They are now quoted at 50.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
LARGEST LIST OF QUALIFIED
VOTERS IN HISTORY OF COUNTY
REMOVE THE SALOONS
AND SAVE THE BOY

Fany OF Indiana met with ovaions everywhere in
throughout Washington,
Nicholson called
he in
exclaimed
pointing to o
smi and
political II better
askwh has
with the welfare thousands of other
that boys saloon Indiana pfall for
OF
n
pitfalls rom boy"
of magical The people cheered
children
hearts
. waiting the abii
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
D|RTIEST Of
POLITICS IN
THE CAMPAIGN
Liquor Interests of Magic
City" Resort to Villihca-
ton of Bishop Gambler and
Drag Coca-Cola Into Pro-
hibition Movement.
Special to The journal.


Birmingham, Ala, Sept 16.-AccOrd-
ing to the statement of the leaders of
the prohibition campaign in this coun-
", the various petitions asking for the
calling of an election to determine
whether or not liquor shall be sold in
this county have been ordered sent
to headquarters in Birmingham by the
middle of the coming week. and as
soon as they have been checked over
and the names verified they will be
fd with Probate Judge Samuel E.
Greene, according to law. If Judge
Greene then finds that one-fourth of
then qualified voters Of the county
have signed the petitions it will be his
duty to order the election thirty days
from the entertainment of this fact.
5000 Signatures.
Chairman Walter L. Sessions, of the
prohibition campaign committee, said
Today that when his committee made
lis last estimate on the number of
sgners it was approximately 5000.
Il was desired to secure az least $500
names, and it is believed this number
VIII have been obtained within the
next few days. Signatures have come
Sowest in Birmingham, wnere up to
yesterday. but few more than 1000
voters had signed. In the outlying
towns and country precincts 90 per
cent Of the qualified voters, it is said,
are for prohibition. A few years ago
mere were $4,000 registered voters in
IRIS county, but all of this number
are not qualified. as many have failed
20 pay their poll taxes, while some
nave died. Less than half this num-
per participated in the last election
hrid in the county.
Much Confidence.
Inc prohibition leaders are very con
HIaent OF carrying the county for pro-
Mo!ucn. They say that at best the
Observation-Disclosures can only hope for
S.andof n the vote of Birmingham,
"1iie 1t is said that almost all the
'''erS outside of Birmingham are for
t.ohloltlon. On the other land, those
nuo are opposing prohibition-the OPP
POSITION not only includes the liquor
!nlerests. but the heads of the big in
uus'Flal corporations and many bust
us men-Say that the race will be
use and that from present indica-
S S prohibition will lose If anything
~ w full vote is polled. The cleo
III - VIII be held about Nov. 1, &C
Nrulng to the present calculation.
=, Campaign Is Warm.
NedhWhlle the campaign is growing
Continued on Page Eightl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
HIGHER POWER
INVESTIGATING
Ministry Now Take a Hand
in a Racial Irnbroglio
at Vancouver.
BY associates Press.

Ottowa, Ont, Sept 16.-Mayor
Bethune, of Vancouver, has telegraph
ed Sir Wilfred LaurieS1:
The Hindus are not paupers, but
the health officer declares the stu
alton serious from sanitary stand
point"
The premier replied that special
government officer was en- route to in
vestigate the situation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
KOMURA AND GRAY,
By Associated Press.

London, Sept. 16.-Japanese Ambas-
sador Komura today called on Sir Ed
ward Gray at the foreign office and
discussed the Asiatic riots at Van
coUver. Baron Komura expects that
the Canadians will punish the rioters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
GREATEST CROP IN
RECORDS OF COTTON
BY Associated Press.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept 16.-Mrs-
Cassie L. Chadwick, the notorious
floater of millions of bogus securities,
claiming to be a naturel daughter of
Andrew Carnegie, and now serving
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
1000 Qualified.

During the past twenty days, sine :
the books were opened by Tax Go
lector Roberts, more than one tho :
sand poll taxes have been paid, tn Z
qualifying this number to vote in 4 y
dition to the large number already
qualified. The receiving of poll taxes
ceased on Saturday night, and since
that time the tax collector has been
busily engaged in making out re-
ceipts for those who paid prior to that
date. Owing to the rush, he was I'M
able to fill out all the receipts, but
received the money with the names,
and is now engaged in preparing these
REGENTS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
MONEHASSETT IS
THE CUP WINNER
BV Associated Press.

Norfolk, Sept 16.-Monehassett won
the kings cup in the international
yacht races at Jamestown today, Flea
nor second. She having taken two out
of three races, the cup goes to None
hassett.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
LIFE PAID FOR
GREAT ACTIVITY
~ A.eoeIates 2reas

Chicago, Sept 16.-Frederick Nc
NalIy, president of Rand, McNally Il
Co. died today after a three weeks
illness OF nervous prostration. caused
by oVer-work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Over One Thousand Poll
Taxes Paid in the Last
Twenty Days.
Estimated That Nearly Four
Thousand Voters Are
Now Qualified.
THE NUMBER QUALIFIED PRIOR
TO CALL FOR SPECIAL ELEc-
TON NUMBERED ABOUT 2,7oo-
A VERY HEAVY VOTE WILL BE
POLLED.

The largest number OF qualified
voters ever to apear upon the regis
tration books of Escambia county will
be contained upon those prepared for
the special wet-and-dry election on
October 1. 1t is expected that the
heaviest vote ever polled Will be
when this election occurs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
Big Vote Expected.

Owing to the great interest in the
special wet-and-dry election, it is ex-
pected that the heaviest vote in the
history of the county will be polled
on October 1. Some have estimated
that between 5000 and $500 votes
will be polled in the entire county.
and that the four city precincts alone
will poll nearly 2,400 votes 1t is ex-
pected that both the Prohibitionists
and ants will strive to get out every
vote possible, and owing to the many
who are interested on each side 1t is
probable that with the exception of
a conr4 stiv:'1y SINAI nImbe-. al: ht
those who are qualified will vote on
this occasion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
A Short Ticket.

Were IL lot Cor tie fact that the
ticket to be Totsi CT. october l is
short one, the voters being required
to make only one mark upon the
ticket, it would be almost impossible
for all in the large city precincts to
cast their ballots With a long ballet.
such as Is frequently voted in this
county and city, and with the number
of voters now qualified, it would be
probable that many would be unable
TO get into the polling places during
the time allowed and cast their ballot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17

'Continued on Page Eight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-17
CIRCULATION RECORD

The Journals Circulation Record BY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-23
NAMES STEPHENSON.
Wisconsin Republicans Pick Mari
nette Man rs Senatorial Candidate.

Wisconsin Republicans Pick Mari
nette Man rs Senatorial Candidate.
Isaac Stephenson of Marinette upon
the first ballot Thursday night was
made the Republican nominee for Uni
tee States Senator from Wisconsin.
The final selection was marked by SEN
sational episodes. The vote had been
taken and still lacked several of the
requisite fifty-twO. when Assemblyman
GCldsworthy, who had been comforting
with Lieut.. Gov. COnnor, came into the
room and asked if it was too late to
cast vote. Goldsworthy Wednesday
pladged his vote to Hatten. The clerk
was instructed to call his name and he
announced his choice to be Stephenson,
his announcement being greeted with
votes then swung to Stephenson and
gave him the nomination.
Following are features of Isaac Ste
phenson's remarkable career:
Is the richest man in Wisconsin. being
worth at least $10,000.000.
Is a self-made man, rising from poverty
in boyhood to his present wealth.
Is self-educated. cleaning from books
and newspapers fund of useful knowl-
edge.
Is believer in fair play and advo-
Gates legislation that will curb and re
strain trusts.
Is a liberal contributor to colleges. to
his home city, Marinette, and to churches.
Will be rs years old June IS, but is
vigorous and reSourceful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-23
His True Friend

The Great Man lay dead. The news
papers rang with his praises and men
passed them from mouth to mouth; a
gloom hung over the community, and
the Child. his friend wept bitterly.
The Busy Man said, 1 saw him on
the street not long ago, and he looked
i'll and down-hearted. l wish I'd
crossed over to speak to him, but l was
Just hurrying for my train. He was 4
good friend of mine. and | might have
cbeercd him up bit and told him how
we missed him everywhere. Its too
bad. too had,'
The Thoughtless Man said. Il can
never forgive myself. l knew he was
sicl, for week but l had this great
meeting to arrange for. and it just
Slipped my mind. He stood by me nobly
when l was in trouble years ago. l
never can forgive myself"
The Child pressed tear-stained face
against the window.
why did you want SO much to take
him that flower last Sunday" asked
her Mother.
because l loved him. said the
Child, simply.
She was watching the wonderful ar
ray of flowers. which men had sent, as
they were carried into the church.
20 Mother, see how beautiful they
are. l wish | could go with you to
the church but l suppose l might dis
turb people by crying. And anyway
she added Il don't mind so much, you
see for I've given him my flower. He
had that to enjoy. Youths Compan-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-23
French Ovens in Canada

ii Canada the French settlers still
continue to use large brick ovens out
of doors, such as were built in France
go years ago. The perfection of the
stove and range in the last fifty years
have driven many of these ovens out
Of commission, but many of the haitian
farmers think that no good baking can
be done in any other oven.
Its use is simple. A fire is made in
the oven of good hard wood and when
the oven is exceedingly hot the ashes
are raked out md the large loaves
ready to bake are placed on the bot
tom of the oven without pans. The
family baking is the work of an entire
day and occupies the attention of more
than one member of the family.
The making of the bread is begun
the previous day when, according to
to a whole barrel of flour is made into
dough When this is all baked the
lOaves are stored in the laterie,
small building also detached from the
main house
This baking is intended to supply the
family from one to two months in the
colder weather. This method of bak-
ing makes a very thick croute or crust.
AS all of the natural elements of the
grain are left in the -four the bread
is dark in color. One learns to like
this bread very much.-Travel Maya
zine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-23
FIT THE GROCER.
Wife Made the Suggestion

A grocer has excellent opportunity to
know the effects of special foods on
his customers. A Cleveland grocer has
a long list of customers that have been
helped in health by leaving off coffee
and using Postum Food Coffee.
He says. regarding his own expert
ence: Two years ago l had been
drinking coffee and must say that 1
was almost wrecked in my nerves.
Particularly in the morning l was
so irritable and upset that could
hardly wait until the coffee was sery-
ed. and then l had no appetite for
breakfast and did not feel like attend
ing to my store duties.
"One day my wife suggested that
inasmuch as l was selling so much
Postum there must be some merit in ii
and suggested that we try it. l took
home package and she prepared it ac-
cording to directions. The result was
a very happy one. My nervousness
gradually disappeared and to-day l am
all right l would advise everyone
affected in any way with nervousness
or stomach troubles, to leave off coffee
and use Postum Food Coffee" There's
a Reason" Read, THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.