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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
$4,000 RUBY
PROVED To BE
A HUGE JOKE
Was Said to Have Been Sent
Miss Katharine Elkins by
the Duke of Abruzzi-Its
Correct Value is $11.75,
According to Experts.
BY Associated Press.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec 1.-Just a huge
joke is the affair of the $1,000 ruby
engagement ring said to nave been
sent by the Duke of Abruzzi to Miss
Katharine Elkins. The romantic incl
dent that stirred gossip in two hemi-
spheres, worrying royalty, govern
ment officials, society folk and every
body. has been explained Who the
humorist is has not been discovered.
As a matter of fact it was not a
Alby ring at all; it was not worth
$4,000; it was not. sent by the Duke
of AbruZzi. Last of all, It was lot
worth all the fuss-made over it, which
was probably the reason the Elkins's
sent in exchange a check for 1896.
representing the governments interest
In the ring
The ring is valued at $11.75 and 1t
was mailed in a pasteboard box at
Turin, Italy, and addressed to Miss
Eikfns. The box was no. delivered
by the postmaster at Elkins, w. Va,
after he had examined, under his le-
sal right, and discovered the gem.
He hurried to- Pittsburg, Pa, to con-
suit customs officials, who, in turn.
sent the ring to New York Customs
experts there pronounced the ring
plain gold with setting Of glass.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
Hy Associates Press.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The notes ex-
changed between the United States
and Japan, declaring their policy in
the far east which have been the
subject Of correspondence between
Secretary OF State Root aud Ambassa-
dor Takahira for some months, were
made public by the state department
tonight
Accompanying the declaration are
two letters, one from Takahira and
one from Root, the former expressing
the belief that a frank avowal of the
aim, policy and intention OF the two
countries holding important outlying
possessions in the region of the Paclnc
ocean. would not only tend 20 strength
en- the relationship between the two
nations, but would materially con-
tribute to the preservation of general
good peace and the latte. declaring
that "this mutual expression is well
come to the government OF the United
States"
Tle pnrport OF the FIVE separate
notes in explicit terms Is as follows:
l. 1t is the wish of the two govern
ments TO encourage the free and
peaceful development of their COM
merce in the Pacific ocean.
2. The policy of both governments
uninfluenced by aggressive tendencies
is directed TO the maintenance OF the
existing statas quo in the region above
mentioned. and the defense of tle
principles of equal oppcr: unity for
commerce and Industry in China.
3. They accordingly are firmly re-
solved to especially respect the ter
ritorial possessions belonging to each
other in the said region.
4. They ase also determined to pre-
serve the common interests of all
powers in China by supporting by all
pacific means at their disposal the
Independence and integrity of ,China.
and the, principle of equal opportunity
for commerce and industry to all ma
lions in that empire.
5. Should any event occur threat
ening the status quo as above descrih-
ed or the principle of equal oppor-
tunity as above defined, Il remains
for the two governments TO eommun-
icate with each other. in order to ar
rive at an understanding OF what
measures they may consider useful to
take
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
MYSTERIOUS
BROWNSVILLE
CASE ON TRIAL
Miss Lucille Linton, Who, 1t
is Alleged w. HI. Mitchell,
a Prominent Business
Man, Endeavored to Kid
nap, Continued Her Testi-
mony.
Rv Associated Press.

brownsville, GarsDec. Miss Lu'
Gle Linton was again on the witness
stand today when the trial OF w. H
Mitchell was resumed. She contin-
ued her testimony about the alleged
attempt to kidnap her, asserting that
Mitchell was the kidnapper.
Asked her age, Miss Linton replied,
about 4o,'' but would not say defn-
itely.
Today's testimony only added to the
mystery of the case. 1t was shown
that Miss Linton was one of the best
friends of MitchelPs wife. Miss Lin
toms testimony did not give motive
for man of MitchelTs prominence 10
enter into such Kidnapping plot as
she described.
She said that she remained silent
about the identity of iler would-be
kidnapper for several weeks after the
adventure in order to give him an
opportunity to leave the community.
The defense showed its hand for
the first time today introducing evil
dence about the abandoned house in
the woods which was cunningly de-
Tended by a trap door and spring gun
IN front and had convenient augur
holes in the walls. The prosecution
had attempted to prove that Mitchell
intended to hide Miss Linton in this
cottage, but the evidence of the de-
Tense was that the place was intend
ed as trap for thieves
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
FOUR MEN HELD
UP STREET CAR
IN NEW YORK
Third Avenue Car, Crowded
With Passengers, Stopped
by Desperate Men, Who
Robbed the Conductors and
Passengers and Escaped.
By Associated Press.

New York, Dec. -Four despera'
does, armed with revolvers, held up
a crowded street car in lower Third
avenue today, throttled and robbed
the conductor, terrorized the passen-
gers, and escaped with a go0dly coi-
lection of purses and other valuables.
A large number Of men and women
who had just left dance hall crowd
ed in the car on Third street. Every
seat was taken and the aisle was I'LL
ed.
Just before the. car reached Houston
street and while the conductor was
inside collecting fare, four men VINO
had been scattered through the crowd
starter towards the rear door When
they had completely blocked the exit,
the men drew revolvers and covered
the passengers. Two of them attack
ed the conductor, one pressing re-
yolver against his head while the 9TH
er pushed him through window and
rifled his pockets. In the meantime
the other two had robbed the passen-
gers of valuable of all descriptions.
Their pockets were stuffed with wom-
ems purses, watches and small wads
of bills when the screams of the wo-n-
en- so frightened them that they bolt
ed from the car and dashed down a
side street and disappeared.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
RELATIONS ARE
VERY STRAINED
BY Associated Press.

PitStburg, Pa. Dec. l.-While It is
not iSCs;eved the trouble between the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and the Pennsylvania Railroad will
result in a strike in lines west OF
Pittsburg. it is apparent that the re-
lations are seriously strained.
General Manager w. w. Atterbury,
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, arrived
here today from the east, accom-
panied by General Superintendent r.
z. Mccarthy of the Pan Handle di
vision Aside from stating he was
here TO look after some railroad bust.
ness. General Manager Atterbury re
fused TO talk.
The men assert that their general
board had not been given proper
recognition in efforts to settle griev
ances. while the company maintains
that the difficulty is entirely over a
matter of discipline. Several days
ago a strike vote was taken but be
fore the result of the vote was an
nounced it was decided to submit the
case to the board of mediation which
will hold a number of conferences
during this week in Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
APPAR|T|ON
Of GRANDSON
As Soon as She Saw It New
York Lady Fell to Floor
Dying.
BY Associated eres..

New York, Dec. THE death of
Mrs. Margaret Smith last night while
she was visiting friends in this city
has ~ the uncanny surroundings of a
real ghost story. Friends believe that
she expired after seeing an appari-
ton, for moment before she fell TO
the floor the woman raised her eyes
to the ceiling and exclaimed:
why, Frank, where did you come
from
Only few hours previous Mrs.
Smiths grandson, Frank Kane. had
died at his residence in West Six
teenth street, but Mrs. Smith had not
been advised OF it.
Physicians pronounced her death as
due 10 heart failure, but those who
Witnessed the dramatic scene think
otherwise despite their non-belief IN
spirits or ghosts. Mrs. Smith lived
AT Seaford N J.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
KEPT SECRET
FOR TWO YEARS
sv AssoeIated Press.

New York, Dec. 1.--After two years
of silence a belated marriage an
nouncement tells that Miss Edith Au-
gusta Forbes, a daughter of Charles
Forbes, of the department of physics
at Columbia University, is not miss
Forbes at all, but Mrs. John Howard
Surge.
She and young Surge were mar
ried in October, 1906, but because he
at the time had not finished his edu-
cation at Cornell, they kept the mar
rage a secret.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
FOUR SAFES
WERE BLOWN
IN ALABAMA
Gang of Six Robbers Looted
the Town of Banks, Ala.
Two Negroes Who Wit
messed the Robberies Were
Bound and Gagged.
By Associates press.

Troy. Ala. Dec. -Four safes were
blown open with dynamite and their
contents stolen by a gang of six rob
bers about ten miles south of here
last night at Banks, Ala. Out OF three
of the safes the gang secured about
$500 in cash. but found the fourth
empty of valuables.
Two negro witnesses to the rob
berries were bound and gagged but
not injured. The robbers escaped
safely and blOodhounds which were
put on their trail soon lost it on a
railroad track.
The safes dynamited belonged to
Tatom and Son. Brantley Brothers
Matthews & Mott and j. ]. Jordan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
AUTO KILLED
!. NEW YORK LADY
Driver of Car Did Not Slack
en- Speed or Turn His
Head.

New York, Dec. 1.-The police are
still searching for the chauffeur who
drove the automobile which knocked
down and killed Mrs. Caroline Layer
last night Mrs. Layer who was 81
years of age, was on her wsy to church
and was run down within half a block
of her home.
The chauffeur did not slacken speed
nor turn lis head and an onlooker,
enraged at the spectacle. made a leap
for the machine, and succeeded in
clinging to the mud guard for a mo-
ment. Seeing that he was pursued.
the chauffeur turned on more power
and the would-be eaptor was brushed
off and injured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
SURROUNDS DEATH
OF FRISCO'S CHIEF OF POLICE
The Expected Battle
Has Been Postponed

as the government is concerned, is
lost The three divisions of govern
ment troops stationed at cross roads
outside the city are being depleted
by numerous assertions. General 81
mon can enter Port au Prince prob
ably without striking a blow if Presi
dent, Nord Alexis takes his departure
before the arrival Of the enemy.
The president accuses the minister
of war with treachery and threatens
If the revolutionsts attack the city,
to blow up the palace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
DIAMOND JUBIL ZEE INVIENNA
RESULTS IN FOUR DEATHS

dies.
The pressure of enormous crowds
in the streets caused several serious
accidents Four persons were killed
and 120 or more injured, twenty-five
of them seriously. At one time a
panic ensued, and hundreds were
trampled TO the ground. among them
being Parliamentary Deputy Holzl
and a woman, both of whom were
crushed to death
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
DANIEL T. KFEFE NAMED
COMMISSIONER GENERAL

is president of the International As
sociation of Longshoremen, and sixth
vice-president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor.
During the recent campaign Keefe
announced his support of Judge Taft
in defiance of the policy of President
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor. He was one of the most
loyal Taft workers in labor circles.
The president signed Keefe's commits
sion today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
TERMS OF PEACE PACT
GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC
BY Associated Press.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec. 1.-The
expected battle between the revolu-
tionists and the troops of the govern
ment, which are entrenched a few
miles outside the city, will likely be
deferred for several days. General
Simon, the commander in Chef OF the
revolutionary forces, has decided to
attack Jacmel, which lies thirty miles
southwest of this city, before resum-
ing the march on Port au Prince.
1t is believed the situation, so far
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
IMPORTING OF
OPIUM TO THIS COUNTRY

San Francisco. Dec. 1.-The collect
or of the port has received orders
from Washington 10 prohibit in flu
ture the importation of opium con-
tanning less than nine per cent NOR
phine or any opium that might be
used for smoking.
The instructions camo from Dr. II.
W. Wiley. chief of the food and drug
chemists of the department of agri-
culture.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
SUBSTANTIAL APPRECIATION
OF SERVICES BY CONGREGATION

members of his congregation as tok-
en- of their esteem for his long and
faithful services.
DIR. HuDtin gdon recently celebrated
his SEVENTEEN birthday, and on Sun
day the 25th anniversary of his COM
ing TO Grace church was observed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
FIR ANK CHANGE WILL AGAIN
MANAGE THE CHICAGO CUBS

Chicago to pilot the men on their
training tour in the spring.
Mr.. Murphy said yesterday that
he heard from the manager through
mutual friend. and that Cnance
wrote of his plans for 1909 jus. a. If
nothing had happened.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
BY Associates Pres..

Washington, Dec. President
Roosevelt today appointed Daniel }
Keefe, of Detroit, commissioner gen
eral of immigration TO fill the place
made vacant by the death of Frank
P. Sargent, and made known his in
tention to re-appoint t. their respect
i've positions ". d. Crum, collector
of the port of Charleston, S. c.. and
Martin Knapp, chairman of the Inter
state Commerce Commission. Keefe
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
:
BIG BENGAL TIGER DEAD.

Chicago. Dec. big Ben. the roy
al Bengal tiger of the Lincoln Park
ZOO died last night OF pneumonia and
old age. he being 20 years old.
The tiger was brought 10 Chicago
u5 years ago from India and was
known as the finest specimen of his
kind in activity. He was a maneat-
er.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
TALK OF PROSPERITY WILL
INCREASE IMMIGRATION

ed States will be established during
the next year. This belief is express
ed by Richard G. Neighbors, one of the
commissioners who has been studying
immigration conditions in Europe for
the government, who has just return
ed to this sort
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
mo. E. MADDEN SHIPS
xTHoRoUGHBREDs TO FRANCE

Mr. Madden viii establish breeding
plant for thoroughbreds.
With the mares will go the noted
sire, Imp Ogden. Several mares to
go are by Imp Sandringham, brother
to King Edwards two great sires,
Persimmons and Diamond Jubilee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 1.-Witn both
sides claiming victory in estimated
majori.ies of from 1900 to 1900, At
lanta's mayoralty campaign came to
close tonight BY o'clock tomor-
row night it will be known whether
James G. Woodward, twice mayor OF
Atlanta and the regular nominee of
the democratic primary, or Robert +.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
BY Associates Press.

Vienna, Dec. LIN honor of EN-
peror Francis Joseph's diamond jubi-
lee, the city was Illuminated tonight
on a scale of unprecedented brilIancy
the cathedral. city hall. and all public
buildings being outlined in electric
lights and the effect, enhanced by
powerful searchlights playing from
high towers. In the windows of all
private residences were lighted can
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
SHOUL D CENTER EFFORTS
TO SECURE CRAVING DOCK
The Atlanta MayOraIfy
Campaign Has Closed

Maddox, placed in the race at a mass
meeting of citizens called to protest
against the alleged immoral conduct
on the part of Woodward. IS to serve
as mayor of Atlanta for the next two
years, beginning January list next
The Woodward supporters conclusi-
torchlight procession and the Maddox
wards.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
PROMINENT COTTON
BROKER SUICIDES.
BY Associated press-
Tenn. Dec. l.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. &c.
G.. Cowie, formerly we'll
known cotton buyer and promi-
nent in Memphis social circles.
was found dead with bullet
in mis- temple late today. The
body was found in a locked
room in his residence on Union
avenue.
The police declare it q sui
eide. Cowie was 40 years of
age. His friends say he has
recently been IN financial
straits
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
BIZ Associates Press.

Lexington, KY, Dec John E..
Madden today shipped 25 of the
choicest brood mares at the Hamburg
stud here to New York and from
there they win go to France. where
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
SATTERLEE ACCEPTS
PROFFERED POSITION.
Bv Associated Press.

Washington, Dec Her
bert l. Satterlee. of New York,
who was yesterday offered the
position of assistant secretary
of the navy, to succeed Secre-
tary Newberry, who has been
elevated to the head of the
department, today wired the
president his acceptance
Mr.. Newberry was sworn in
today and participated in the
cabinet meeting The oath of
office was administered in the
presence of Mrs Newberry and
Miss Carroll Newberry, Mr..
Metcalf and the chiefs of bu-
reaus and other officers of the
service
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
By Associates Press.

New York. Dec. with SO much
talk of prosperity in this country go
ing abroad with every vessel indica-
tions are, according to experts that
new immigration REGARDS in the Unit
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
ax AssocIatee Press.

New York, Dec. 1.-When the Rev.
DIR. William r. Huntingdon. rector OF
Grace Church, sat down TO breakfast
yesterday he found under his plate
a cleck for more than $4,000. This
sum was voluntarily contributed by
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
~ associates Press

Chicago, Dec. President MURPHY
of the Cubs is satisfied ais quarrel
with Manager Chance is patched up
and that the peerless leader of the
worlds champions viii be back in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
AIRsHiPS FAILURE
IN WAR SERVICE.
Rv As.ocisted pres..

Berlin. Dec. 1.-Experiments
which have been going on here
for sometime show il is al
most impossible for dirigible
balloons TO escape the fire of
field pieces and rifles ON the
ground by going to high alti-
tubes. The greatest height
airships can attain successful-
Is and safely will leave them
within range of a special can
non vita which experiments
are being made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
BIG Boost FOR WOOL.

Sheridan. Wyo., Dec 1.-The execu-
tive committee of the National Wool
Growers association was present yes
terday at meeting held lere when
S25 eco. 0e0 and two million and half
pounds of wool were subscribed to-
wards the national wool warehouse
proposition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
A PROFITABLE SESSION.

Sacramento. Cal, Dec. 1.-Accor ding
TO two representatives of the body.
the country life commission held the
most profitable session since il left
Dallas, Texas, in Sacramento yester-
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
DISAPPEARED
FROM THE VESSEL
His Absence Was Not Noted
Until the Boat Had AL
most Reached the Docks.
Had Been Prominent in
Politics, Holding Office of
State Senator and Police
Commissioner.
sy Associated Press.

San Francisco, Dec 1.--William ]
Biggy, chief of police of this city,
was drowned last night while return
ing across the bay in the police patrol
launch. Chief Buggy had been at a
suburb to call on Police Commissioners
Keil. He boarded the launch to re.
turn to the city about 10 O'Clock and
when the boat was out on, the bay he
complained Of feeling cold to Engineer
Murphy, the only other occupant OF
the launch. Murphy advised Buggy
to go to the cabin at the stern of the
boat
Murphy then went forward to at
tend to his engine and did not See the
chief again: He came on the deck as
the boat neared the city and noticed
that the chief had disappeared. Search
of the boat failed TO locate him.
Murphy made all speed to the dock
where he reported the incident and
went out into the bay again TO search
for the missing officer. Numerous
boats were hurried to the scene and
a careful search of the bay was be.
oIIP
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
Senator Jas. p. Taliaferro
Talks to the Chamber
of Commerce.
WILL ENDEAVOR
TO ASSIST CITY

The u. S. Senate Promised
the Late Senator Mallory
That a Craving Dock
Would Be Placed Here,
and Senator Tsliaferro
Thinks This is the Most
Feasible of the PROPOSE
tons Now Before the Lo-
cal Body.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02
Viii Encourage Free and
Peaceful Development of
Commerce on Pacific.
GOVERNMENTS ARE
BOTH PLEASED

Japanese Ambassador Says
1t VIII Strengthen Rela-
tionship, While Secretary
Root Replies That the Uni
ted States Welcomes the
Mutual Expression-Two
Countries Will Preserve
Interests of All Powers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-02

Senator Jas. p. Taliaferro, Florida's
senior representative in the United
States senate, was visitor to Pensa-
cola yesterday, having come here fol-
the purpose of acQuainting himself
with the desires of Pensacola's people
before returning to Washington for
the coming session OF congress
Senator Taliaferro spent the day
discussing local conditions and needs
with various citizens and in the after.
noon he attended a special meeting OF
the Chamber of Commerce called for
the purpose of O general exchange OF
views. Previous to tie Chamber OF
Commerce meeting he was entertain
ed at luncheon at the 0sceola Club
by Hon. Jas. NJ. Muldon. several local
guests also being present.
He left on the 5 o'clock afternoon
train for Apalachicola, where he goes
on a mission similar TO that which
brought him TO Pensacola
A Craving Dock.
At the meeting OF the Chamber Q:
Commerce. which was hurriedly call
ed and attended by thirty or fort,
members, Senator Taliaferro discuss
ed many matters which have been be
fore the body for a number OF months
While he will do all he can for any
of the projects fostered by the COM
mercial body. ne said that he thought
q craving dock for tie Pensacola navy
yard is the most tangible of any Of
the propositions, and that all EFFORTS
should be conferred in securing II.
Prior to this statement Collector
Stillman read extracts of correspond.
ence between the late Senator Nal
lory and Secretary OF the Navy Moody
in which the latter favored. CRAVING
dock for Pensacola
Senator Taliaferro then explained
that during the life of Senator Mallory
the latter had secured the passage in
the senate of an amendment TO thd
general appropriations bill providing
for a dry dock, hut the house wolrld
not agree TO this amendment, and
tire senate would not consent to strik.
ing the item from the bill without tna
consent of Senator Mallory. The lat
ter agreed, upon the promise OF the
senate that it would be provided for
at the next session.
With matters in this shape Senator
Taliaferro believes the prospects are
good for securing a dock
Regarding the scarcity Of work at
the navy yard he stated that about
the same conditions exist at all navy
yards due to the feet being in the Pa
cific. When Pensacola's delegation &C
the Rivers and Harbors Congress
CONTINUED on Third Page.)