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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
The Suicide Last Evening of
Geo. L. Kleeberger Who
Was Out of Work.

George L. Kleeberger, a young man
who has been a resident of Pensacola
for the past twelve or fifteen months,
committed suicide at o'clock last
night in a boarding house at the northo
cast corner of Wright and Guile
marde streets, by shooting himself
through the heart. The~weapon used
was a 38-caliber revolver. No letter
was left stating the cause of the act,
but letter directed to Rev. J. B.
Cumming, of the First Methodist
Church, which was sent by registered
mail, and which Mr.. Cummings had
not received last night, may shed
some light upon the suicide of klee-
berger, who was only about 10 years
of age.
Rented a Room.
Yesterday afternoon KleeberSer ap-
peared at the boarding house, which
was formerly known as the Cottage
Hotel, and asked the price of a room
for about two hours, stating that he
might possibly occupy IL all night, but
would let the proprietor know later
if he so desired. He was told the
amount, which he paid, but did not go
to his room immediately.
Came to Journal Office.
Shortly after renting the room,
Kleeberger, who had previously sub
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
What the Great Strike IS AbOut:
SmAIIS ENbIanatiOnS to Nelll

against strikers. Women telegraph
ers after returning TO work humllla-
ted 10 such extent, resigned west
ern Union reinstated less than 100
strikers; many still out OF employ
ment, including married men Not
withstanding agreement provides rein
statement Of strikers without preJu-
dice. outsiders given preference and
em3loyed. Present strike illegal, put
proYocation great and resentment
against Western Union officials De-
cause of bad faith so universal that
general strike will be authorized
Tuesday unless we can find a way
to bring about Cancellation. Answer
ing your last question, l can guaran-
tee immediate resumption OF work
if government will insist upon lnves-
tigation or arbitration of propositions
embodied in memorial addressed 10
Board of Directors of Western Union
last June. Local managements petty
determinations and favoTitism toward
William Nichols. Los Angeles circuit,
caused transfers and dismissals OF
men long IN company's service, anu
finally strike.
IS. ]. SMALL"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
REV. PERRY'S
FIRST SERMON

Before a large congregation of
members of St Katharine's Episcopal
Church, OF Sunday morning, Rev. J.
J. Perry, who recently accepted the
call to serve the church as rector,
delivered his first sermon and was for
mally welcomed to the city.
Rev. Mr. Perry has come to Pensa-
cola strongly endorsed by members
of the clergy in Atlanta, brunswick
and other cities, and he will receive
the hearty support of the clergy OF
this city and members Of his church.
in the work which he has undertaken
here His sermon Sunday morning
was very well received by the large
congregation present. and a majority
remained after the services to greet
the new pastor and assure him of
welcome TO the parish.
st. katharine's church, although rep
resenting small parish, is in an ex-
cellent condition, and Rev Mr.. Perry
will be in a position TO begin his new
work under the most suspicious cir
cumstances. The field is rapidly grow
ing, and the church will doubtless
become one of the most influential
and useful in the community
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
LOOKS LIKE A
BITTER FIGHT
JUMPERS REACHES CHICAGO TO
AID THE STRU<E-THE TELE-
GRAPH COMPANIES ASSERT
HEY WILL YIELD NOTHING.

mirage. Aug. fI-President Comp.
- 81 RI" American Federation VI
- ~ arrived in the city today to
oS'.N. The lclegraphers in an advisory
superintendent Cook of the West
r., ~ mon in this city today issued n
Ss,e'eaent. saying that there VII. not
-ay arbitration Of the strike.
e. VII. receive no deputatipus of the
S,,A~'S. said MI. Cook, and will
r. go 20 communication with them CX-
~, Ing N a circular letter, which
49, send out today. This VIII be
"s' and will read:
, 7a'.ng left The employ of the
w., ,,-!'Ay, You viii qDY!y az once TO-
- nave now 225 men at work.
Ia We are commencing tn choose our
r. today we have turned away a
:, noe 81 applicants because We did
-"S'aer them competent men"
b, -".hNar Of men were imported
i a 80 r'-n' by the Western Union, and
i ~ Mem went TO work today.
NJ 'iIcers of the union claim that
H. "FanieS had about one-third OIL
q d., .'.''''r Of men at work that they
as,, I'D nave. and declared thai
tg,s w mem We're telegraph stu
tjrs VINO are not yet capable OF
s good work.
NSontinued from ETrSf P50e7
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
The Western Union Opera
tors Walked out at 3
O'Clock.
NON-UNIoN MEN WERE PUT ON
IN ATLANTA, AND = veal oPER-
ATORS REFUSED . WORK
WITH THEM-NO 8 p NESS BE-
ING HANDLED. =

The strike of the telegI 2 opera
tors, which has tied up al COM
pletely the entire telegraph 8 iness
in the country, yesterday 5 6 TO
Pensacola. At o'clock in Il -fter-
noon the operators, beth day and
night, employed at the Western Union,
walked out, after a short talk with
Manager Cord.
There was DO i'll feeling between
the manager and men. The latter re.
fused to wcIk with non-union opera
tors, who had been placed on in At.
lanta. Tdsee operators We're EN-
pioyed at the office, all CT whom were
union men, and after their walk-cui
no business was received by the COM
pany, excepting where the party was
willing to file messages subject to in.
definite delay. BY 10 p. H., however
what business there was, was cleared
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
CROSS OF HONOR
FOR LIFE SAVERS
By Associated Press.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The board of
governors of the American Cross of
Honor will meet in Washington Oct.
II, 1907, to outline the policy to -
pursued by this order of life savers.
Among other important subjects to
be considered will be that of present
ing annually the crosses of the order
to the person who has performed the
most heroic act in the saving of life.
This order is unique among socie-
ties, as each of its members has saved
from one to one hundred lives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
THE OIL TRUSTS
ONLY REJOINDER
BY Associated Press.

New York, Aug. 12.-The only re-
ply the Standard Oil Company has
made TO the latest report Of the de-
partment of commerce and labor, was
an eIleged verbatim report between a
government investigator and British
dealer in Russian oils, in which the
former asked the dealer to allow a
copy to be taken OF a contract with
the Standard Oil Company, and, be-
ing refused, replied that ANY dealer
should be glad to assist TO down the
Standard Oil"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
BY Associated Press.

Chicgao, Aug. pa dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington says:
With the possibility of delayed trans
action of government business as a
result of the telegraphers' strike, that
part of the administration remaining
in Washington is deeply concerned at
the growth of the movement and is
hoping for Intervention by the presi-
dent.
President Can't Act.
It has been advised officially that
the president is determined to do
what he can to prevent serious inter
ruption to the business of the country
and the government. but unfortunate
ly the situation is of character that
does not admit of Interference at
this stage Government officials fear
that should there be a general strike
it would seriously embarrass the fed
eral government. Operators are en-
ployed in every executive depart
ment and bureau, while the weather.
and crop report services depending
on regular uninterrupted Geographic
advices.
In Case of Storm.
| Offcials believe that a widespread
walkout Of telegraphers might result
in disaster, especially as hurricane
season on the Atlantic is approach
ing, and mariners depend upon in
formation furnished by the govern
ment. This particular service de-
ponds upon advices from the interior
and any prolonged interruption or
suspension Of Geographic advices
| from the various stations of The
weather bureau might be serious in
its consequence to shipping aad life
| also.
| Weather Bureau.
Already the weather bureau has
felt the force of the sporadic strikes
! giving indication of the situation that
would confront the bureau in the
event of an order directing a strike
of all members of the Commercial
| Telegraphers in the union.
Only three-quarters of the advices
usually received by the weather bu-
reau up to 10 o'clock were in at that
hour last night Most of the oper
ators employed by the government
departments at Washington are union
men, and while they have no griev
ance, it is understood that if a strike
order is issued it will be obeyed by
! going out.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
LOTS Of CASH
To ND THEM
A Fund of One Million That
Railroad Men Have in
Readiness to Aid.

Chicago. Aug. 12.-At the mass
meeting Yesterday, the Order of Rail-
way Telegraphers was represented at
the meeting by the national. secce-
tarv. Mr.. Quick, who informed the
strikers that his organization was al
their disposal, both morally and Imam
cially.
we have 100000 in our treas
ury." said he. land it is at your dls
posal. Your fight is ours, and we Wlloi
stand with you until the end.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
TYPOS REFUSE
To SET COPY
Decline to Set Eelegraphic
Transmitted by Non
Union Operators.

Columbus, Ohio. Aug. 12.-The
union printers at the newspaper OIL
ces notified the management today
that they will not set up copy sent
over the Western Union wires by non
union operators. The Western Union
esta blished a new man at the special
leased wire in the Dispatch office to-
day to take the place Of the man who
quit Saturday. and when the first copy
was sent TO the printers the notice
was sent to the management.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13

New York. Aug. 12.-The strike of
commercial telegraph operators
|y,auled 10 New York this afternoon,
|aya howard Of $500 Western Union
|-ayajOrS and 430 Postal operators
Ill., including operators of the West
t. jGiol branch offices. A great
rowe gathered about the Western
|ricu general offices, but good order
rs maintained.
~ % o'clock General Manager Bar
ay said 400 operators were at work,
az rhe strikers said very few were
work.
Elevator and cloak room boys rflit
svmHathv Shortly after this move
10 Western Union men in Cleveland
'VrC. PHILADELPHIA. Baltimore and
20 struck, and the Postal opera
in Cleveland, Baltimore, Wash,
% AID Philadelphia also walked
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
MISS KEHOE READS
EXCELLENT PAPER

Miss Minnie E. KehOe, ono OF the
three stenographers of Pensacola VI
attend the annual convention OF the
National Shorthand Reporters AsSo-
citation, which has been IN session at
Kenilworth Inn, near Asheville, read
an excellent paper before the conVen-
ton last Wednesday.
Her subject was Organization In
the South which was handled by
her in most excellent manner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
News Service Operators Join
the Growing Ranks of
Justice Seekers.
Next to No Telegraphing is
Now Being Carried on
Throughout U. S.
m All Hands and in Every
Branch of Telegraphy
Lines Are Tied Up.

associated PRESS PARALHZED
ALMOST COMPLETELY-WEATH-
Err BUREAU ALMOST OUT OF
BUSINESS INDICATIONS
PcINT 20 FURTHER TIE-UP UN-
I'll PLUTCCEACY MEETS DE
MANDS OF JUSTICE WITH CON-
CESSiONS IN HOURS AND WORK
ING CONDITIONS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
SENDS PISTOL BULLET
THROUGH HIS HEART

mitted short articles for publication,
came to The Journal office and re-
queSted that a piece of poetry, which
he had written, be published. He was
told that it would be looked over, and
If found suitable, would be published.
He then went out on the streets, and
remained until nearly o'clock, when
he returned to the boarding house and
retired to his room.
Locked the Doors.
After entering the room, the young
man fastened down the windows and
locked the doors, and then deliberate
~ pulled off his coat and, lying across
the bed, fired the revolver, the muzzle
of which had been placed over the
heart. Death was instantaneous, and
when the proprietor of the boarding
house and others broke open a door,
after hearing the report. they found
the young man dead. The shirt had
become ignited from the flames of
the revolver. and was in a blaze.
Quotation from Bible.
Coroner Nicholson was summoned,
and viewed the remains, which were
sent to Pou's undertaking parlors. The
coroner could find nothing which
would give any information leading to
the young mans suicide He found
receipt for a registered letter sent
to Rev. j. B. Cummings. On a slip
OF paper in the coat pocket was also
written the following:
THE Lord has given and the Lord
has taken away; blessed be the Lord
DUST art thou, and unto dust shall
I thou return"
Author of Pamphlet.
kieeberger recently published a
small pamphlet, which he offered for
sale. This had as a title. WHY I Left
the Catholic Church." and in if he
severely criticised those of that faith
A copy of this publication was found
among his effects.
Lost His Position.
The young man, who had been in
the employ of j. A. JOKES. proprietor
OF the West End Market. was recently
| notified by Mr.. Jones to look for an
other place, as his services would not
| be needed after another week. Yes
terday morning no was at work, and
| took breakfast with Mr. Jones. At
noon he appeared and turned over
some money which he had collected,
and when asked if he would take din
ner, stated that he had some business
in the city and did not have time TO
eat. At that hour he appeared in
good spirits, and Mr. Jones was sur
/ priSed when he learned of the suicide.
Mr.. Jones stated last night that his
reason for discharging the young man
was that he had an ungovernable
temper when in certain moods. These
moods he stated aDDeared about once
each month. and during that period
he was insulting and belligerent.
Kleeberger. Mr. Jones said. told him
| that his parents were both dead. and
that he was born in iowa. When a
| boy he had become tramp, and
went from one city to another. He
was finally placed in Catholic con-
vent in Mobile. where he was edu-
Gated and remained until he was Is
years of age, when he left there and
went to Tuscaloosa. Ala, later COM
ing to Pensacola, where he has since
remained.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
BY Associated Press.


San Francisco. Aug LIT was
announced Sunday by S. ]. Small,
national president Of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union of America, that
if by Tuesday next no way is found
to bring about a Cancellation In the
telegraphers' controversy, a general
strike will be called by him.
Mr.. Small further said that he had
advised Charles P Neil. United
States Commissioner OF Labor, that
he would agree to an immediate re
sumption of work if the government
would insist upon an investigation or
arbitration of the telegraphers' gr!ev-
ances.
Government Inquiry.
President Small gave out the fol-
lowing correspondence between him.
self and Commissioner Neill:
Washington, Aug. 10.
s.. j Small, Oakland, Cal:
Telegram received, also telegram
from Stuart. 1t is useless for me to
attempt to do anything at this time
as l do not understand precisely the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
FIGHT FOR DECENT LIVELIHOOD
| SPREADS AND GROWS STRONGER
MUCH ANXIETY FELT
BY GOVERNMENT
Failure to Receive Weather
Reports Might Easily
Lead to Disaster.

CONDITIONS NOT SUCH AS TO
PERMIT ANY PRESIDENTIAL IN.
PREFERENCE, THOUGH MUCH
DEPENDS, ESPECIALLY IN THE
WEATHER BUREAU, UPON THE
PROMPT HANDLING OF MES
SAGES FOR GOVERNMENT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13

issues or the exact cause or the
strike ITassume the various strikes
have been without your authority
and therefore are illegal. If locals
have no respect for the constitution
of the organization and the national
officers can not control them, what
guarantee can you give me that any
adjustment satisfactory to you Will
be accepted by the men on striker l
am entirely at your service and will
ing to do all in my power to assist
you in bringing about fair settle
ment of this controversy. VIII you
advise me definitely and specifically
what is the demand for which the
strike has occurred, and upon what
terms you would take the response
bility of ordering locals back?
CHARLES P. NELL
Snall's Statement.
Charles P. Neill, Commissioner OF
Labor, Washington: Cause of pres
ent trouble is Reputation OF San
Francisco agreement which settled
strike. Local Manager OBrien, Chier
Operator Jeffs and Superintendent
May have repeatedly Disseminated
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
Almost General.

The operators stated yesterday at
terpoon that 5000 men in New York
had gone out in the forenoon, as well
as all of the operators in Washington.
thus ieing up the government bust
ness.
In addition to the strike of the local
operators. those at Jacksonville and
Montgomery went out during yester-
day afternoon. while the men EN-
plOyed in both offices in Mobile are
to hold meeting today and decide
whether or not they will work with
the non-union men nov in Atlanta and
New Orleans the relay offices
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
Postal Wires Working.

WOrkmen in the employ Of the Post
al succeeded in restoring the wire
service, which was destroyed Satur-
day afternoon. and yesterday that
company received messages for some
cities, where operators had been Sc
cured. About the only cities the Post
al can now reach are Mobile, Atlanta
and Birmingham. In the latter two
places, some non-union men have been
secured and placed at work
No other business is being accepted
by the cOmnany. exceDt where taken
subject to indefinite DELAY, as tho
prospects are that the strike will grow
instead of being adjusted at an early
date.
Operators Are Scarce.
Although both companies have been
advertising for men to take the places
of those who have gone out on a
strike. not many are being secured. as
operators are scarce in every city. Be
fore the strike all offices needed moro
men, who could not be secured. and
now with thousands out on strike it
is impossible to fill them.
Local operators believe that there
Will be a settlement of the strike
within a very short time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13

"0n'inued from First Page
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-13
Author of Pamphlet.

kteeberger recently published a
small pamphlet, which he offered for
sale. This had as a title. why | LET
the Catholic Church." and in it he
severely criticised those of that faith.
A copy of this publication was found
among his effects.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-26

ple--twelve adults and four children.
one baby We asked the mother how
much food the house received u seem :
ed an cfrort for her even 10 raise her
eyes, and her voice was a meager whis-
pcr. For three she said. Three POUNDS
for sixteen pcople-a 9th OF pound
piece,
And hen we cnme into q house
where lived a. family OF hve--a father
and mother IN the forties. two SONS.
one nineteen and thv other twenty-five.
and daughter OF thirteen, OF these
i've the governments regulations gave
aid TO but one--the girl. But her
monthly portion. given on the first, had
long ago been eaten"
That Is how a paternal government
takes care OF It's hungry children whom
IN expects to sacrifice themselves for Ii
at the bidding OF patriotism.
il does more, 1t Is planning the con-
structIon OF 2O.Ooo-ton battleshIps. with
the money that belongs to the people
ANA that would keep hunger from many
a door, Ia not the Russian masses Jus
tined In demanding the ubdcntion Of
In favor ot popular admin
istratiOn2 II revolution ever was called
for by tnfssoveTnment. It Is in Russia at
tho present time. The Inconsistency OF
spending millions ON battleships In
stead OF buying bread, while the people
are starving 10 DEATH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-26
GROWTH OF INSANITY.

In these days when 'branstorms,"
.Dementia Americana" and other
VAGUE and Indefinite terms regarding
sudden and temporary oyerturnings OF
the mental balance are being so freely
employed, the whole question of sanity
and Insanity is being more or less dis
cussed from a scientific viewpoint
A careful study proves. according to
II, Arlington Bruce. that as regards
the countries of the European Contin-
emit, the minimum is found In Hungary
with n total of 2,7l6 insane. or 14,1 per
100000 OF population. and the maximum
Is reached in Switzerland with a total
Of 1895 insane, or 22a-2 per 100000, Ger
many has l0S.oo4 insane, OF 1876
France $3.50. on Ms, and Italy, Si,s02,
or 100 .. In the British empire the ra-
tIos are far higher, Ireland, ?2113S, or
isO.s; Scotland, 1865, or 363.7 Eng
land and wales, 1884 or 940.I: and
Canada. 1888, or 2ss.s Turning to the
United States we find total OF no few
er than I5o.l5l insane. and while this Is
W 'N'N@N ~ N'~tf AoNH- Nfl ANptNVW vi HNlh-
laton, there good reason to suspect
that insanity rs increasing IN the United
States more rapidly than In any other
country. In any event, II Is increasing
SO rapidly as TO assume the aspect of an
urgent social problem which must be
solved II the best interests Of the Ma
tion are TO be conserved.
Investigation shows that though the
present ratio Of 1861 per 100000 has ref
eronee only TO the insane m asylums 1t
is In excess by i6-2 the ratio u 1899 for
an of the insane I'm the United States,
whether in OF out OF asylums, and eS.
ceeds by 90, % the ratio Of the same year
for tho asylum insane. a a reason for
this IL Is urged that the rational and
more humane methods " treatment
prolongs the llyes OF the unfortunates
TO a greater extent than hitherto But
this can hardly account for tho entire
increase, and Mi. Bruce says 1hut Il
can explain only small part OF the
totals, when the fact is horne In mind
that during the decade lsSO.lSs0 the
population al American asyIunls IN
creased trom iO,9i2 10 7aogs and by
1908 had leaped 10 lSO.I5l. or more than
double The total for 1890, obviously.
The census officials have warrant for