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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01

governor of the state of Florida. do
hereby call upon the governors Of all
the southern states TO attend in per
son, and appoint ten delegates from
each state 20 attend. convention to
be held in the city of Tampa. in the
state of Florida, On Wednesday. the
twelfth day of February. 1908, for the
purpose of discussing Immigration in
its every important detail. / also urge
upon the governors of ali The south
ern states that they issue an invita-
ton to the various commercial and L.
Dor organizations of their several
states. requesting each of them to send
to said convention three delegates.
with authority to participate in the
deliberations thereof
Il also cordially invite and urgently
request the Immigration commission
appointed By the president OF the
United States TO Investigate the SUBJ
iect of immigration in foreign lands.
to be present at said convention, to re-
late their experiences, give their con
illusions, ana make such recommends
lions as their Investigations warrant
Each commercial and labor organi-
Zatinn in the state of Florida is also
Tally invited to send three dele
'ases to participate in said immigra-
ton convention
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01

FUNDS HELD UP
Injunction Issued Prohibit
ing Disposal of Moneys
of S. G. Institution.
az Assoclated eress.

Asheville, Dec. 31.-As a result OF
creditors bills filed today on which
Judge Pritchard issued an injunction,
claims involving several hundred
thousand dollars against the Old
State Dispensary in South Carolina
are involved, and big legal fight
will ensure in the federal court.
The bill was filed in Charleston
yesterday afternoon before it was
presented to Judge Pritchard- The
injunction issued restraints the state
board which is charged with the duty
of distributing the funds from the
old dspensary machine. from paying
out any money either to individuals
or the state treasurer as theatened.
until further orders. The bill was
hled on behalf of the Wilson Distfil-
ing Company
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
RECEIVERS
APPOINTED
Carter H. Harrison, ct al,
Take Over c. & M. Ry.
On Petition Filed.
-
BY Associated Press

Chicago, Ill, Dec. 31.-Carter II,
Harrison, former mayor of Chicago
Charles G. Dawes. former comptroller
of currency, and Gordon Ramsay, vice
president of the Chicago and 3filwau-
kee Electric Railroad Company. were
today appointed receivers for that cor
poration on a petition filed by Charles
J. MOnahan. stockholder.
Monahan charges fraud in the man
agement of properties whereby A. c.
Frost, president of the company, is
alleged to have gained control. The
road is about 70 miles long and is
operated by the Chicago and Milwau-
kee Railroad company and the Mil
waukee Electric Railway company.
which are Illinois corporations, and
two Wisconsin corporations of the
same name. 1t is claimed that the II
linois corporations own the Wisconsin
companies and that the receivers will
therefore have control of all the prop
erty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
THE DUMA
CONVICTED
With the Exception of Two
Members Ali of 169 Are
Sent to Jail.
sv AssocIated Pres.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 31.-The trial
of 169 members of the first duma
who signed the Viborg manifesto.
was concluded today One hundred
and sixty-seyen of them were con-
victed and sentenced TO three months
Imprisonment. while two were ac-
quilted. ON the ground that they sign
ed the manifesto under a misappre-
hension. The sentence carries with
it loss of all political rights. I'm
less an appeal from the decision OF
the court is taken the sentence Will
be effective January 20. until which
time the former dpeuties will remain
at large without bail. 1t is generally
believed that the prominence Of the
accused induced the government 10
exercise leniency. sentence has been
withdrawn in the cases OF the fore
most liberal leaders in Russian poll
tics in the constitutional movements
for several decades past among them
being Ivan Petrukeyich. who framed
the first demand upon the emperor
for a constitution.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
FLAGLER'S OCEAN GOING
RAILROAD IS INSPECTED
Official Party by Train to
Knights Key, Whence the
Steamers Will Begin To
Leave for Havana Jan. Is.
Special to The journal.

Miami. Fla. Dec 31.-Henry NJ
Flagler and party today made a pre-
liminary trip of inspection over the
Florida East Coast railway extension.
the "seagoing" road which Mr. Flag
Ter has been building for the past
three years across the Florida Keys.
and which is to be opened to traffic
over its completed portion early next
month
On the special train with Mr.. Flag
Ter were Vfce-Presidelt j. r. Parrott
and General superintendent r. t.
Gof, of the East Coast railway; SEN
ator James P. Taliaferro, of Florida.
General John r. Brooke, u. S. A.: j.
v. Porter, of Jacksonville. and Captain
A. NJ. Narcotic. of St Augustine From
Miami the party Travelled down over
the extension to the beginning OF the
famous ocean viaduct at Long Key, the
last arch of which was finished last
week Here they were joined by
Chief Constructing Engineer ]. c. Mer-
edith, and after inspecting the yiaduct
the whole party proceeded by boat to
Knights Key. the temporary terminal
where the ocean wharf from which
steamers viii leave daily for Havana
aad Key West. was inspected.
Mr.. Flagler and his guests returned
TO Miami this evening expressing
themselves as much pleased with the
extent 10 which preparations for the
formal opening OF the extension SEIZED
uled to take place on jan 10. have
been pushed After that date it is
expected that the travelling time be-
tween New York and Havana viii be
shortened half DAY by the new route
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
OWNERS Of
PERSONAL
PROPERT 7
They are Not Hereafter to
Escape From Taxation
By the City.
AN ASSISTANT TAX ASSESSOR
HAS BEEN NAMED, WHO WILL
LOOK AFTER THOSE WHO
HAVE NOT HERETOFORE BEEN
PAYING TAXES TO THE CITY

Those who have been escaping tax.
alton by the city will probably not
have another opportunity during their
residence IN Pensacola, for the city
authorities viii hereafter make q
more rigid inspection or property,
assessing all that comes under tax
alton
Mayor Goodman recently took up
the ms.tier. and after an investigation
and consultation with Tax Assessor
johnson found that large numbers Of
persons are each year escaping per-
scnaI taxation, and the city is there
fore deprived Of considerable money.
The council at its meeting of Mon.
day night appropriated sufficient
money fer the employment Of an as
sistant 20 Tax Assessor Johnson, who
Is unable TO handle all of the work.
and yesterday Mayor Goodman APP
pointed G. J. Bell To the position. II
is figured thas an assistant viii be
necessary for only two months. Jam
uary and February. as ali assess
ments are then made Mr. Bell viii
commence work today
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
WILL RESIST
TO THE LINZ
FIFTY ALABAMA COUNTIES
RECORD DEATH OF SALOON
TRADE WITH DEATH OF 1907

another year. Only four of the re-
naming wet counties are exclusively
saloon counties, twelve being excln-
sively dispensary counties. Marengo
county has both dispensary and sa-
loon
Although more liquor was sold
yesterday than at any time in the
history of Birmingham. there was
less drunkenness noted than for many
months. This was probably due to
the fact that most of the liquor sold
yesterday went to householders, who
were supplying themselves against
any future necessity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
The Call.

In part. Avn - ~ o. " '''' =
Whereas, The legislature of sew.
8 H OF our southern states. realizing
- a. pressing need OF bringing into
we. ~t" borders immigrants OF a desir-
.-te class. in order that the rien agri-
u'urdl. mineral, industrial and other
eS'uI eS of our uncomfortable land
IdH De developed to their bountiful
|@iacity, have enacted laws and appro-
nl1ten money for the purpose of aid
~ and promoting immigration; and
-, Whereas. The need Of the better
--ss OF immigration is by no means
.naUned 10 agricultural, mineral and
aIAer rural localities, but is equally
s.eat IN our fast-growing cities and
So"AS. where the call for skilled and
SI"hy artisans Is ever on the in
,e&se and in many instances unan-
%ered; aad
aerelS. The need of skilled work
sr ea 70 lend assistance in our grand
~ ~ OF uphuilding is no less recag-
a; oy labor than by capital both
Which are justly and sensibly on-
,Ssi 10 the Importation of immi-
~ ,'ItS or such character that they
- never measure UP to the stand
..r ~ true American citizenship,
eAoFe. l, Napoleon B. BroHard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
A. c. |. MAY
COMPROMISE
Postponement of Hearing OF
Carolina Rate Cases
Indicate This.
az Associated Press.

Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 31.-The hearing
of the complaint Of the Atlantic Coast
Line in the railway litigation which
was set to begin Jan. 8. at Whining
ton, before Master Montgomery, was
by an agreement OF the opposing coun-
sci today indefinitely postponed.
The Atlantic Coast Line recently re-
fused to accept compromise suggest
ed by Governor Glenn, and which was
accepted by the Southern Railway,
Seaboard Air Line Railway. and other
roads in the state
The postponement is regarded here
as an Indication that the Coast Line
is now considering the acceptance of
compromise rates. That the special
session of the legislature will make
the new rate a law now seems q GER
tainty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
Owner of the Former Fam
Gus Racer McChesney
Expires Here.
CAME HERE ABOUT TEN DAYS
AGO AND HAD APARTMENTS AT
MANHATTAN HoTEL-His SON.
WHO is PRESIDENT OF THE ST.
LOUIS TERMINAL CO., HERE FOR
THE BODY.


VS.. McChesney, father of w. F.
McChesney, president and general
manager of the ST. Louis Terminal Co.,
and owner of the once famed racer
MeChesney, died in Pensacola Monday
night, at the Manhattan Hotel, after
a short illness of pneumonia.
The home of the deceased was in
Lexington, KY. near which place he
bred many fine horses. He came TO
Pensacola about ten or twelve days
ago, taking apartments at the Manhat-
tan Hotel, and a few days later was
tken ILL., Although he mad every at
tention, his advanced age of 80 years
prevented his recovery. and he died
on Monday night, the body being TAX
en- to the undertaking parlors OF
Northup & Wood There 1t was pre-
pared for burial. but kilograms came
from the son, who had learned of the
death of his father here, requesting
that it be held until his arrival. as he
desired taking it to Lexington for
burial
Yesterday afternoon the son reached
here, and last night tc3k the body 10
Lexington.
w F. McChesney is among the
most prominent OF railroad men in st.
Louis, and while here was shown
every possible courtesy by local rail-
road officials, who made all arrange
ments for shipment of the body.
The elder McChesney had reached
such an advanced age that he had be-
come eccentric, and 1t fs stated that
during his illness several days elapsed
before he would reveal his identity. 1T
was for this reason that the son was
NOT advised of his fathers serious i'll
ness until just before his death.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
BY Associated Press.

AS a result OF an explosion of coal
dust in a mine owned by the Carthage
Fuel Company, nine dead bodies have
been taken out tonight. About 80 men
are employed in the mine. and all but
those killed and five others who were
injured, had gone to dinner; otherwise
1T is believed that fatalities would
have been greater.
Carthage is a small town. about 20
miles from San Antonio. All the dead
men were apparently killed instantly.
Some OF the bodies We're mangled be-
yond recognition
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
Under City Control.

Under city control, the waterworks
plant will be temporarily operated as
at present. The same employees are
to be retained by the water and gas
committee of the council as employed
by the old company, and the mem
bers of the council committee will ae-
quaint themselves with the business
before attempting any changes or inn
provements from the custom of the
old company. A superintendent will
be later elected by the council, and
by that time it Is expected that the
three members of the committee will
have become acquainted with the bust
ness and can intelligently pass upon
any changes that they might think
necessary for a better service. Pr
vate rates viii remain in effect for
the present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
AWARDED
s456,74
Federal Court in California
Gives a Huge Verdict
In a River Case.
BY Associated Press

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. Sl.-Dam-
ages to the amount OF s456,T46 were
awarded to the New Liverpool Salt
Company by Judge Olin Wellborn, IN
the federal court against the Cantor
MIA Development Co. on account OF
the destruction of property. caused
by an overflow of the Colorado river,
resulting, it Is alleged. from the con
struction of canal intakes by the de
veiopment company.
This Is me largest verdict for dam
ages ever returned in district court
of this jurisdiction. The company
sued for S525. 600. but the court dis
allowed a part of the claim.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
NEW OFFICERS
ARE. CHOSEN
Joppa Lodge, No. 6, I. o. O.
F., Had Its Annual
Election.

Joppa Lodge, No. 6, 1. o. o. F.,
held a largely attended meeting at
Rafford hall last night, when officers
to serve the ensuing year were
chosen. The new officers are as fol-
lows:
n. CD. Kugleman.
V. G-R c. Forrest.
Secretary-JOhn May.
Recording Secretary-A. S. Cox.
Thursday night the new officers of
the lodge will be installed, when
there will be joint meeting and in
stallation of the two lodges.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
EFFORT TO KNOCK OUT
GEORGIA PROHIBITION: A
RULING EXPECTED TODA Y
ax Associated Prees.

Birmingham, jan /. l99s-(12:15
a. m. with shrill shrieks of hun
dreds OF whistles announcing the ad-
vent of the New Year, every saloon
in Jefferson county closed its doors
sine die.
CTenshaw county was added to the
prohibition ranks by local option
election yesterday Tuesday after
noon. making exactly fifty counties
in the state which closed the saloon
doors last night
Seventeen counties remain in the
state in which liquor can be sold for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
SAYS HE is
NOT SO SURE
Ru Assnciated press.

Providence, r. l., Dec. 3f.-Secre-
tary Taft arrived here at eight
O'Clock tonight and after a luncheon
at the Hope Club, left at 9:07 for
Washington. He was greeted at the
station by small crowd.
When a Spanish war veteran wei
coined the secretary as next presi-
dent" Mr.. Taft rejoined: 81 thank
you for your greeting, but don t
know about your prophecy"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
WIDOW OF oEN'L.
HARRY HETH DEAD
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 3l--+Mrs- Harriet
Seldom Heth. the daughter OF the late
Miles. Cary Selden. OF Virginia, and
widow of General Harry Heth, for
merly captain in the United States
army. and major general in the Con-
federate army during the civil war,
died today at her residence here.
She had been Ill several months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
COTTON MILLS
CUT DOWN TIME
1y Associated Press.

Nashua, N H. Dec. 31.--Beginning
next Monday the cotton mills OF the
Nashua Manufacturing Co. and Jack
son Company of this city viii go on
q 40 hour a week schedule The
mills viii be run eight houfs day.
Ave DAYS in the week, closing all day
Saturday. About 1000 operatives are
affected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01

New Years Greeting
of PensacOIa's Mayor

Of and
y ssstns OF the New Year which entering
city and make it the
do everything his to
of the
This movement
much pleased with the results that have already
phshed But
missoners the in neishborhood
committees carrying last, do
what beauty wn
Of urisfsv
we should do
During this n way
in
will greatly assist in making 1903 PROSPEROUS
New
C. GOODMAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
TAFT ON TO
WASHINGTON
BY Associated Pree.

Millbury, Mass, Dec. 31.-Secretary
of War Taft, who visited his aunt
Mrs. Della G. Torrey today, left here
this afternoon for Washington
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
To Be Improved.

1t is the intention of the city te
make many improvements in the prop
erty. There will be about $50, 900 left
of the S250,000 worth OF bonds sold
after paying for the plant, and it is
intended to devote this sum to fmprov-
ing the property and extending the
water mains to give service TO sec
tiers of the city which are now with
out city water or fire protection
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
Federal Court Asked at The
Last Hour to Nullify
VIII of People.
Unconstitutionality Is Alleg-
ed, and Petitioners Want
Decision Today.
BREWERS HOLD THAT SALE OF
LIQUOR is SPECIALLY PERMIT
TED IN ARTICLE SPECIFICALLY
Defeating TO THE SCHOOLS
A CERTAIN SHARE IN INCOME
FROM TAXES ON SALES OF
MALTS AND SPIRITS.
ey Associated Press.


Atlanta. Dec 31.-A bill was filed
in the federal court here tonight,
asking that the Georgia prohibition
law be declared unconstitutional.
Judge Newman has taken he matter
under consideration and will render
decision probably tomorrow
Brought by Brewers.
The action was brought this after
noon in behalf of the Christian Moer-
lein Brewing Company Of Cincinnati.
and the Chattanooga Brewing Co.. of
Chattanooga. Tenn. The respondents
are the sheriff and other state and
city officers charged with enforce
ment OF The law.
Judge Newman tonight indicated
he would render a decision some
time tomorrow. but This decision will
not have the effect of opening the
saloons in Georgia
is understood the Judge can
either grant an order to set down
FOR early hearing the constitutional
Question involved. or lei the case 90
In the regular course of court pro
|cedure
Grounds Of Action.
Briefly stated. the petition alleges
that the prohibition act is unconsti-
tuional in that the constitution of the
state makes it mandatory on the
part OF the legislature to set aside
sS eeftdfn -sIIci fdt educational piir-
poses from the taxes on the sale of
malt and spurious liquors, and that
mis- mandate WAS a recognition OF
the right to sell mali and spurious
|iqT1Ts.
John c. Hart. attorney general o.
Georgia, in in interview with the
Associated Press tonight. said he
had not seen the bill. but from his
Information believed the law could
nOt be effectively attacked. and that
q his opinion. it was constitutional
Atlanta was quiet tonight on the
ringing of the final bell on the sale
Of liquor. There were a few minor
Disturbances, but nothing Of any
serious character.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
| SOUTHERN
IMMIGRATION
ASSEMBLAGE
Gov. Broward Calls General
Southern Convention For
Feb. IL at Tanpa-Wide
Range of Representation.
Special to The Journal

Special to The Journal
iaIlahasseer Fla, Dec. 31.-Gover-
nor 6roward today issued a call for
ah immigration convention of south
h governors and delegates from
southern states and commercial labor
formations, to meet in Tampa on
Wednesday, Feb. IL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
DEATH OF WIDOW
OF A NOTED MAN.
Rx Associated Press.

Houston. Tex. Dec. 81
Mrs. Arson Jones. widow of
Dr. c. Arson Jones. late pres
ident of the republic of Texas,
is dead at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. r. G. Ashe. She
was sc years of age
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
Price $4,000.

The price had already been agreed
upon $1S7,5e0, and Dillon & Hub
bird, the noted bond attorneys of New
York. we're to represent Pensacola in
the transac Ion XhiGi@&aS-ta occur In
The Farmers National Bank. where the
bonds of the local water company are
held.
in purchasing the plant, the city
did not purchase the bonds OF the
company, but the plant free from all
incumbrance, and the water company
was prepared. several weeks ago, TO
turn over the plant
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-01
Tra er of Cash and Bonds
redicatory to City
Ownership.
Oh Water Rates to Remain
IN Force Pending Any
Reorganization.
TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY
WAS TO HAVE OCCURRED IN
NEW YORK YESTERDAY. DILLON
& HURsIRD REPRESENTING
PENSACOLA I'M THE TRANsAc-
TON.

Pensacola will make its first step to-
day toward municipal ownership OF
public utilities, when it assumes pos
session of the water plant and prop
critics of the Pensacola Water Com
pany- The transfer of the property
was to have occurred in New York
yesterday, and in the absence OF any
advices to the contrary. it is taken for
granted that the transfer was made
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-05-29
For Hood River County.

One of the bills submitted under the
initiative and to be voted upon next
Monday is for the establishment of
Hood River county. The petitions for
the enactment Of this increase declare
that after the creation of the new
county, which will be a portion of
what is now known as Wasco, the
latter will still have population of
II, 500 people and an assessed valua-
tion of over IS, 600. 600. while the pro-
posed new county has a population of
1000 aud an sessed valuation of over
81, 900, 900. There seems no good
reason. therefore, why Hood River
should not be established. The Hood
River commercial club submits the
following 8 some of the IT easons why
the new county should be created :
Because the new county will be q
great bsnefit to the people residing
therein and will facilitate the trans.
action OF their county business. Re-
cause as the law stands a county can.
not be created by the Legislature; and
finally. because the people of The
Dalles aud the balance of Wasco
County are willing that Hood River
County may be created rs provided in
this bill"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-05-29

The burning Of a railroad bridge
over cabin creek the other side of
ho.eourg last Friday night DELAYED
traffic sveral hourse.
Ciauss Shears. Scissors and Razors
at Cramer Bros.
This Grants Pass Box. Co. has lust
called IN all labor notes dated Marcl,
20 aud Mr. Sharp was around day
before yesterday taking them up.
Judge j. o. Booth who has been
spending the past month in Southern
california and New Mexico for the
recuperation of his health and at the
same time looking after business mat
t-rs, returned home last Monday nieht
feeling much improved.
Deering Mowers and Rakes at
Crsmer Bros.
II. Nj. Eberle, one of the emplo, e.
at the Grants Pass Box Factory.
while en- route to the factory last
Monday morning on his wheel met
with painful accident which will
connne him to his home for some
time. he was nearing the factory
NJ pretty good speed when the
front fork of his wheel broke and
threw him to the ground with great
force His face was badly bruised
aud his right eye is now closed. As
yet II is impossible to tell whether he
will lose the sight of this eye or not.
Jcaob Finch, Ed Yancey. Jim Eley,
and Ed Blind, of Merlin we're in the
county seat last Monday.
See our Window card and you will
know what our Friday sale is. W. j
Gardner & Co.
Our store will be closed Saturday
afternoon, April 30. from p. m. to
4 O'Clock, on account of Decoration
Day. GEO. $. CALHOUN. co.
l.r. Walker who went to Seattle
Thursday of last week, returned home
Tuesday morning.
NJ. I. Utley and wife have returned
from Cottage Grove where Mr. Utley
has been busy for several months on
the woodwork of two new brick
blocks.
Mrs. s. E. Bates who has been
spending couple of weeks here left
Monday for Woodville were she will
visit friends.
Miss Agnes Rice came down from
Gold Hill Monday morning to spend
commencement week here with
friends