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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
50 DAYS OF
STREET WAR
Tabriz is a Wrecked City.
With Casualties Estimated
at 500 - Mortars and
Shrapnel Responsible for
Great Loss of Life-Feud
Continues.
BY Associates Prsss


TabrlZ, Aug. 6.-There has now been
thirty-five days fighting in the streets
or Tabriz and the casualties, due
chiefly to bombs thrown from mortars
and shrapnel, are estimated at 500
Many OF the finer residences of the
city have been exposed to stray bullets
Bazaar district have been looted. the
loss In this direction being placed at
more than 81 ,0eO,0oo
The American missionaries in the
city nave Deen exposed to stray bullets
nut, although they have had some
narrow. escapes, none of them have
been injured. During the lombard
ments piece of Shrapnel shell fell in
side the mission garden <ithia a few
Ieet OF one of the mission servants.
There Is bitter feud going on he
tween the constitutional progressives
and the reactionaTies, who hold one
large ward The mass of the peonIa
however. have informed the central
government that they are not oDnosed
I othe shah. Those who are Jealous
Tor the continuation of the old regime
regard the constitutional progressives
as reNoiutlonaries- The local assembly
or AnJuman did on one occasion ex-
press seditonary views, but Iater
acknowledged tle supremacy of the
shah and adjourned DEFINITELY in token
or submission
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
RH Associated Press.

Atlanta Aug 6.-The legislative
investigation of the convict lease sys-
tenn of Georgia, and the alleged mis-
conduct of the prison commission,
may be concluded this week
At the close of toniSht's hearing,
following the testimony of three mem
bers OF the prison commission, the
investigating committee announced
that after an examination of a few
witnesses. the committee will go into
executive session, and formulate a re-
port
General Clement A Evans, chair
man of the com mission J. s Turner,
and Thomas EaSOn, were the members
of the commission who testified to-
day Evans stated on the stand that
he has given much time and thought
70 the care OF convictS for the last
ten years, and is willing to answer
any questions 70 aid in the inquiry.
Turner submitted figures rom the
census 10 show the death rate was
not excessive
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
NH. FALL|ER'S
DAUGHTER IS
To BE MARRIED
VIII Marry Her Fathers
Secretary, M. Jean Lanes.
Next Monday - Fiance
Sends a Bouquet to Her
Every Day, According to
French Custom.
RN Associates Press,

farls, Aug. 6-Mlle. FaIeres
daughter of the French president. will
De married to ner fathers secretary.
M Jean Lanes, on Aug 10. Her -hance
10 az present accompanying the pres
ldent on his Russian tour but con
forms to the French custom by send
day e'eiS
ms is tradition compared to
winch the laws of the Modes ami Per-
SANS are mere child's play. From the
day the French fiance is. accented nv
the girl he loves, or thinks ne docs
ne SENDS her a bouquet of freshly cut
MOVERS every morning until the we'd
dlng day, when the bouquet becomes
sort of floral apotheosis. NJ lane
even during his absence. sees thar
Lhe tradition is unbroken. Every dav
norlst sends a big bouquet. accom- /
panied Oy Mr.. Lanes card. tn Milo /
raLleres. This little item of news is
ioout the sole detail yet unpublished
egardlng the forthcoming ceremony
sun, wedding in the Elysee r. NOT
% frequent an event as to have Iost
al novelty, so certain amount of in.
crest Is certain to be taken in tho
Wedding OF Mile. FaIlieres, though the
Genes or frenZied enthusiasm, u-bjcb
receded, attended and folIowe,I tho {
larriage of President RoovaIa+-e !
augnter Alice are not likely to he I
lpiicated here, tact and discretion
ing prominently French Qualities t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
INCREASE IN RATES TO
TEXAS UNDER INVESTIGATION
JapS Give Him
Farewell Lunch
BY Associated Press.

New York. Aug 6-ThoInas !
OBrien, United States minister TO
Japan. who sails for that country on
August Il, will be rendered Iu2-
cheon by the Japanese Society of New
York next Tuesday Invitations have
been sent to about 200, including Pres
ldent Roosevelt, the members of all
the legations at Washington and many
prominent army and navy officers and
government officials.
Mr. O'Brien was formerly minister
to Denmark and was sent to Janaf, .
year ago. He has recently been visit
ing his home and the reception and
luncheon will be in the nature of a
farewell.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
ALBANIAN
THINKS BRYAN
EASY VICTOR
Congressman Hef1in SAYS
Democrats VIII Sweep the
Country-Most Significant
Thing Is New York De-
mocracy's Determination
to Carry Empire State.
Special to The Journal.

montgomery, Ala, Aug %. IhOS-
Hefitn- congressman from the Fifth
Alabama district, is optimistic on the
outlook for democratic success He
has concluded, after a thoughtful
analysis of the situa ton that the
signs point to victory in greater num-
hers than for many years. One Of
the encouraging things TO him is the
indication that New York Democrats
are going 10 make the greatest fight
in their history for Bryan and Kern.
1t is possible for US 10 elect MI
Bryan without New YORK" said Mr.
Hefitn- However. we expect to car
" the state The warning factions
among the democrats there have all
agreed to pull together in this fight.
The selection Of Norman L. Mack as
chairman of the national committee
was wise He is a man OF extended
political experience and OF large bust
ness interests and very popular with
the forces there as probably no other
Democrat could
New York VIII Fight
You may pun il down that the
Democracy of New York is going TO
make the fight of its life this year
The leaders realize the importance of
the position OF the state at this time
They saw something at Denver that
VIII be Of benefit 10 the folks al home
the very keen interest taken BY the
west for the south and the south for
the west. If New York goes for Bry-
an and the state is necessary to elect
him, the democT aCy or that state viii
occupy very happy and desirable
place with the west and the south.
IF on the other hand. Bryan is de-
fe3ted because of the failure OF New
" come across WIN sufficient
western and southern democrats will
forgive the Empire State. and the
people know it / have not been as
hopeful Of success in twenty wears as
/ am now The south Of course Is
all right and the west * coming mn
almost solid. Bryan will carry Taft<s
own state OF Ohio New YCr, viii
De IN line We are going 70 have a
democratic landslide this wear"
Mr. Hefiin tells this story to saow
that there is confidence Of success
Chief Justice Fuller OF the eupreue
court Of the nation, Is entitled under
the law 10 retire with full pay. having
reached the age limit Just before
congress adjourned some friends in |
lUiTed why he did not do 80. He re- /
Dl1ed- 4 Will not resign until a |
democratic president can appoint myI
successor ] am making nv arrange
nents to retire after the fourth ut
next March, when Democrat will be
installed" Justice Fuller is a demo
rat
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
The Instruction Is
Effectively Stopped
BY Associated Press

New Orleans, Aug "a report that
cable dispatches of American Consul
Drew Linard, at Ceiba, Honduras.
were recently held up during trans
mission through Honduras. was
brought here last night by passengers
on the steamer Harald from Central
American ports.
This report said that the delayed
dispatches referred to the revocation
OF all consular exequators by Hondu-
ras. and were addressed to the state
department al Washington.
1t was not known whether disar-
rangement OF telegraph service bv the
Honduran insurrection had ANYTHING
to do WITH delay. The HaraId's mas
sengers said that the iusurrection has
been effectively put down.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
BRYAN DISCUSSES
VARIOUS PROVISIONS
Trial by Jury of Indirect
Contempt Cases Are Also
Touched Upon by Great
Conrnoner-All Men Have
Right to Trial by Jury, He
Argues.
by AssocIated Press

I Lincoln, NeD-. Aug ia 4 stale
ent today, Bryan declares tho p~oyi-
son OF the democratic platform for
TIE cieation Of a labor dcpa-tmeni
Win q cabinet officer at he head ca-,-
NOT possibly offend tn, business IN
teiefts of the country.
This is one of the declarations in the
democratic national PLATFORM.
81: an also discussed rhe provision
IN the platform for trial by jury in cases
oil indirect contempt Of court. lie
sa'd an attempt had De4n m1ie TO
make this plank appear as though il
Mdi az assault on the integrity of
me courts, while, as mate of fact #
vas not so. He points out that all
itIScns nave right TO a tr's.I ny jrry
lie also discussed he ant, iniu1--
tim plank saying the plank does not |
"a 4 the class spirit 'ssde as claim |
ed b. some
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
$1,000 Barrels of WhiSkev
Burn in a kentucky Fire

The flames caused BY the burning
Of the 1900 harrtIs Of WHISKY wtf-.I
turned a creek nearby into q 6-r-
stream could De seen for ten r-s.Es.
The flames IS hey cOUrset down -fa.
surface Of the creek -rcv-d rrr
Southern Railroad tYesr'e. which
spans IL along with Z half dozen negro
cabins on the shore
The NE started at about 10 O'Clock
last 1IgE' in warehouse A and spread
rapidly 10 the Others. aud II was feared
fnT a tine that me whole Of the tom
would De destroyed. The wind how
ever shifted. leaving the town IN nSs
immediate danger of destruction.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
AMERICAN PILGRIMS
BLESSED AT VATICAN
BY AssocTated pr...

RuIHe, aug b--The Pope today re-
celved the American pilgrims who
LETT New York last month under the
direction of the Right Rev James II
McGesn- and J. J. McGrane, of Brook
Bn; MI McGrane presented the Pope
Win building in New York valued
at $4,000, which is to he riven -
the Italian Silesian fathers for m as,
adjustment Of a college. The nil
srlms. numbering over 200, were pre-
Sented by Archbishop Farley. The
rope made q brief address in which
ne thanked the pilgrims AID Impaired
the apostolic blessing
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
BRYAN CLUBS ARE
TO BE ORGANIZED
BY Associates Press.

2 tIHcoIn, Neb., Aug. 6.-As a result
OF visit TO Bryan by Senator Bob
Taylor, Of Tennessee. who is in Lin
coin TO deliver chautauuua lecture
the national committee with refer.
ence 10 Bryan viii enter upon a plan
10 ascertain the sentiment OF the conn
Try toward Bryan. The organization
VIII BE IN the form of various clubs
Tor the purpose of polling the votes
IN every section. Mayor F. w. Brown
Nao accompanied TAYLOR. reported
IDat ne regarded Bryan's chances as
better than Cleveland's in 1892.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
g. Associated Press

Midway. KY Aug 6.-This town.
half way between Lexington and
Frankfort. was the scene Of a con
fagration that for 3 time threatened
tEe town with destruction last night
The FIRE. which is believed 20 have
been OF inCendiaTg origin. destroyed
Eve warehouses Of the s. J. Green
haUgh DistiIhRE Company. entaiIing a
loss estimated at 100000 The
amount OF Insurance IS not known. but
Il II believed the loss IS amply COW
cred The disdIIins company Is
i-OussviilC- Ky concern Of which Nor
rs ) enbaUgh l. he head.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
This SIpperiS
Worth a Fortune
By Associafed Pc

Chicago. Aus. Somewhere in
Chicago there is a Cinderella slipper
which IS worth at least 81 300. The
Cinderella is the 6-vear-OId daughter
OF Mrs l. Siiverman and her lost
slipper held diamonds valued at ST.
900, the property of her mother.
Friday the child's slippers were
thrown INTO the garbage can. and
on Monday, when Mrs ) iIverman
wanted her two diamond rings and
brooch, it was remembered the val
uables had been hidden in one u
the slippers. The police have started
an Investigation
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
MACK APPOINTS
TWO COMMITTEES
~ Associated Press.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. chairman
Norman Mack of the democratic ma
uonal committee, today announced the
appointment of national finance com
niteee OF which Moses c. Wetmore,
OF ST Louis, is chairman, and the
speakers committee, with John H. At
wood. of Kansas. as chairman.
Mack also announced the appOint-
ment of Senator Culberson. of Tex3s
chairman of the advisory committees
to succeed David R Francis, of Mis-
souri,.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
MUD LAKE MURDER MYSTERY
NOW NEARER TO SOLLON
By Associated Press.

Mud H. IL The Identification today victf
case mas developed rapidly Tuesday lower lin were
~ lahe N shirt The
suppositio1. i'0 mt ioHo"iHS Jay 'hIs
discOv
oodE IN the
boy Is o -"o 0iii'e sun Inc
III, detectives male important rest touisb
FoLOWing the Identification the
luna ohlshen Syrian, arrested Iosenb TIn
Cn mouse wnere he blood
several blood stained
SHOWS that such instruments ~ U 10y
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
SENATOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TEXAS MEMS SIDEC DUES
TON IN coNFEREiE WITH
CHAIRMAN KNAPP ~ INTER
STATE COMMERCE COMMITS
SioNER CLEMENTS.
BY Associated Pts.

washington, Aug 6.-tter q con-
ference of several hOurSn the pro-
posed increase in frei4 rates to
Texas points. Cnairmanknapp and
commissioner Clements, I the Inter
state Commerce Commison, invited
senator Culberson and ilfers repre-
sentins Texas, TO contirR their dis
cuSsion tomorrow.
me increased rates ,idnot become
enectlve until August. 1 and it Is
probaole the commission will render
decision before that dte.
Judge Pardee's recent decision at
Ashev1lle affects the ente situation.
and 1t Is unlikely an irhncuon will
De sought In any cou1 restraining
ne new rates in view Of this.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
Negro RiddIed
With Bullets
BY Associates Press

New Orleans Aug 6.-Dispatches
from Shreveport, La. say that the
lyncning of Andrew Harris. a negro
near there on July 26 became known
last night for the first time. The
negro was accused of attempted crimi-
nal assault, and was en- route TO Jail
at Bethany, La. escorted by a posse.
He attempted to escape and was rid
died with bullets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
NC CUT RATES TO
BRYAN NOTIFICATION
~ Associates Press

Lincoln, Neb., Aug 6.-The western
passenger association refused to grant
q special rate for the Bryan notifica-
ton. The Lincoln Commercial Club.
who received the ultimatITm, has wired
Chairman Mack AMI other democrats
urging them to protest, claiming that
special rates were granted at the Taft
notification.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
ZEPPELIN'S AIRSHIP
is MASS OF RUINS
BY Associates Press.

Echterdingen, Aug "a visit fo
the spot of the Zeppelin airship expIo-
sion shows only a mass of ruins
"orkmen are moving the debris. as
pertaining If any of the parts can be
USED again The instruments for pho
tographing are preserved.
1t is assumed the strong concussion
to which the aiTship was subiected
caused the self ignition of the bydro.
gen gas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
VIII be Fau
Before Case is
COMPLETED
BY AssoeIated Prsas

Quincy, Fla, Aug 6.-The entire
count O. the -twgRryy-sorffg HI the morton
10 quash the writ of mandamus, that
being that the courts have no jurisdic-
uon over the party executive commit
tee.
At the present rate OF progress II
Will be fall before the hearing is com
pleted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
Gibbons is
Seriously HI

Rome Aug 6.-CaTdinaI Gibbons
was taken i'll yesterday al Castle Gan
dOlfO with Intestinal trouble He was
driven into Rome and has been Obliged
10 take to his bed His temperarure
at present is IO1
The cardinal arrived here from
New York July 80. He went down TO
Castle GandoIfo. August 3. 20 visit the
villa OF the American college.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
MORE VAoUI oUTRAGEs.
BY Associated Press

FL PasO, Tex, Aug 6.-NeWs is re-
ceived here that the YaQui Indians.
on July "a. killed IS persons. the mem
oers or three families. near Lampasas
mine, 20 miles from MOntezuma. So
nora The renchers cengregated to
resist the Indians
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
ATTACKING THE CABINET.

Victoria. y. G. Aug Count OkB
ma has been attacking the new Kan
sUra cabinet according TO advfCe5. ~
Ceived by the To-a Earu He saws
the continuance in Office Of Vfscouut
TerauChi. minister Of war and Baron
Saito- minister Of the nav. can be
regarded as clear proof that no post
pOntmenr Of military or naval exDen-
diJuTes is anticipated
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
CANNON NAMES THE
COMMITTEE TO ATTEND
SEN. ALIISON'S FUNERAL
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Aug, 6-Speake,. Can
non named the committee to attend
the IuneraI OF Senator Allison which
includes Clayton. of Alabama and
Adsmsol, of Georgia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
MACK HAS RECEIVED
NO OFFICIAL NOTICE
Rv ASSOCIATED Press.

Buffalo, N Y, Aug. chairman
Mack says he has received no Official
information OF the refusal of railroads
to grant special rates to the BRYAN
notiffcat ton. He will make Il vigorous
protest If so notified. and if speciaI
rates We're given the Taft notification.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
HAWAIIAN TEAM 70 COMPETE.

Honolulu. Aug 6.-The crack rife
team Of the nstIOna. guard Of Hawafi
sailed yes erGay on .Ep steamer Ala
ma 10 participate in the national rfHe
ocm pn-itien 70 % held by th. rrguIar
army and national guard at Camp
Perry. Ohio
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
KING ED. TO VISIT GERMANY
Nv Associates Press.

London, Aug. 6-The Daily Express
says that King Edward purposes to
pay visit, to Germany with the
queen early in 1908. and that the de-
tails of the visit will be arranged at
peror William ffesaSttt tvA Ce king ans En-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
UNDER GOES OPERATION
BY Associated Press

New York, Aug, John
Temple Graves, vice 0res1dan-
tial candidate Of the indepen-
dence party underwent a Sigh;
operation today, and will be
out of the hospital in ten DAYS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
FINAL CHAPTER

conventions relating to the trade
mark and copyright treaty between
) apan and the United States, took
place today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
WORK FOR 1000
MEN IN SHOPS
BY Associated Press

= FNooNNta NCN FEE5ss
St Louis. Mo, Aug. 6.-The
Missouri Pacific railroad TODAY
announced the Te-Open1ng of its
locomotive shops at St. Louis.
Sedalia- Fort Scott. AtchjSon-
OsawatOmie. DeSoto and Bar
ing Cross This will give work
TO more than / 200 men.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
SYSTEM
INVESTIGATION
MAY END SOON
Only a Few More Witnesses
Will Be Examined by
Committee.
COMMISSIONERS
WERE ON STAND

Legislative Commit
tee VIII Adjourn Probably
This Week and Begin For
mulating Its Report-Cen-
sus Quoted to Show Con-
vict Death Rate Not Ex-
CesSiVe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
Was Crossing Palafox Street
About 1880, Going to
His Home.
CONTINUED ON WAY
Did Not Stop to See What
Injury Had Been Done the
Man Whom They Had
Run Over, and He Got
Home the Best He Could.

G. Ncri. well known throughout the
city, was knocked down and run over
by an automobile at 1880 o'clock. as
he WAS crossing PaIafON street at tho
corner Of Chase, on his way home
having just closed his ice cream parI8r
on North PalafOX street. The auto
mObilists did not stop 20 ascertain
what injury had been sustained by tn
man whom they had run over. but as
the rear wheels bumped over his body
more power was put on and the ma
chine soon sped out Of sight, going
north on PalafOx street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
Gave No Warning.


Mr. \eTi told friends. who were call
ed 10 his home that no horn was
blown or warning given by the mn
running the automobile. and that the
first he knew was when the RAYS Of
light from the headlight fell upon
him II was then too late 10 get out
of the way. and he was struck with
such force as TO knock him 10 the
ground some distance in front Of the
machine The wheels or ;he machine
passed over him. and the men IN the
auto made no pretenSe Of stopping 10
ascertain what injury had been Sus-
tanned by the man whom they had run
over, but continued Up PalafOx street.
Mr. NeTi struggled TO his feet and
made his way west on Chase street.
the best he could. A. soon rs he
reached home friends and physicians
were summoned Whether or not he
had been injured internally could not
be told last night. but II is not thought
he Will suffer severely. though il is
expected that he VIII be confined 10
his bed for several days as a result
Of bruises received
Several on Streets.
Several automobiles were on the
streets last night between $50 and II
o o'clock. and some Of them are said
TO have been run a. a very fast rate,
especially aftsr the streets had be-
come clear of pedestrians and ve-
hiclps.--.
Mt Neri could no; say last night
what size OF machine struck aim h..
be did not get TO sec it before heinz
struck and afterwards he WI. 50
stunned and the machine going 50 fast
that he could not tell whether IT was
a small or large one
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07
ANTi-DUBOES
FACTION BOLTS.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
" aliaCe, Idaho Aug 6--The
antl-D9GCis faction OF the demo
cratic state convention bgItad
today and assembled 10 nomi-
nate state ticket
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-07

To reach all Of the UeO-
pie, use both the DAILY
and the WEEKLY JOUR- |
NAL.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-12-25
WOULD AMEND DIRECT PRI-
MARY LAW.

At a recent meeting of the State
Direct Primary league, held in Taco
ma. it was decided to recommend
to the legislature number of amend
ments to the direct, primary law, the
suggested changes being as follows:
Exempt nominations for member
ship on a non-partisan commission to
govern cities of the first class.
Providing for fee of 81 for filings
for Offices with no salary.
Specifying that the order in which
names appear on the primary ballots
shall be alternated in each precinct.
Providing for two sets of election
officers in precincts casting 100 or
more votes and specifying that after
fifty ballots have been cast, election
officers shall retire and count them.
Authorizing county committees to
elect state committeeman to represent
parties on a state organization.
Permitting the publication at regular
rates of candidates announcements.
Providing for seperate ballots for
judicial candidates and providing that
candidates receiving highest primary
vote shall lead the ticket in the gener-
al election and that an equal number
of other candidates shall be added.
Declaring that candidates nominated
by stickers or by writing in of names
shall pay the fees for nomination pre-
scribed in the primary act.
Compelling saloons to close during
the hours the polls are open.
Permitting non-partisans to hold
seperate primary election.