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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
i. s. INDICTMENT
OF N. O. LABOR FOLK
r Representatives of Nearly All
the Unions There Indicted
by the Federal Grand Jury
for Violation of the Sher-
man Antitrust Law, AL
leging Conspiracy in Re
straint of Trade by Labor
on the Levee.
BY Associated Press.

New Orleans. La, Feb. 4.-The
United States grand jury here TO-DAY
indicted representatives of pracucaly
every labor union in New orleans
charged with violation of the Sher-
man antitrust law.
Restraint Of Trade.
The indictments are against the -
men. representatives OF all classes OF
labor. employed on the New orleans
river front, and composing me Doch
and Cotton Council" and the charge
Is conspiring in restraint of trade
The indictments followed a refusal
of the Dock and Cotton Council 10
hermit the Coal Wheelers' Union 10
Coal the steamer Habit, w11-zch cleared
several days ago for Puerto oorte1-
g. cont Of the Habit signed an agree
,nanf with the union had the Vessei
coaIed. and then placed the matter
in the hands of the United States AIS
trict attorney.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
Macon of Arkansas Blocks
Republican ExfraVaganCes

Material progress was made today
in the house on the executive, legis-
lative and judicial bill. 1t met COM
paratively smooth sailing until on
points of order by Mr. Macon, of Ar
kansas. the proposed increases of sal
aries of the assistant secretaries of
several department We're stricken out,
Macon explaining. his action by saying
chat an appropriation bill was not the
place for such legislation. With near
~ two thirds of the bill disposed of,
the house adjourned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
TEN REPORTED TO BE DEAD

Near Service. a white child and a
negro were killed
No fatalities are reported from
SosO. The towns consisted of scat
tered dwellings, and these were scat
tered over the adjoining fields after
being blown off the lots upon which
they had stood.
The tornado was accompanied by
a torrent of rain, which caused the
roads to become impasSa BILE Tele-
phone and telegraph Communication
are not working tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
A SYNDICATE
WANTS WHOLE
Of THE ISSUE
Morgan Heads Coterie That
Bids for ALI or None Of
$50, 600, 600 of Bonds.
By Associated Press.

New York, Feb. IA syndicate
composed of ]. P. Morgan & Co., the
First National Bank, the National
City Bank and Harvey Fisk & Sons.
put in a bid for the entire $4,000, 600
issue of New York city IL per cent.
bonds, bids for which opened today.
There were LOB bids in all, and many
of the smaller bids were higher than
the syndicate offered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
WIND
IS EXPECTED
Warning Received at Mid
night of Northwest
Storm Today.

At midnight last night. kilograms
from the central office OF the weather
bureau were received in Pensacola, or
dsring that northwest storm warning
signals be displayed over the govern
ment building. cautioning shipping in
terests TO prepare for high winds 10
day from the west or northwest
The message, which was started
from Washington at 10 O'Clock. was
delayed. and consequently the storm
warning signals were not displayed I'M
I'll late at night. The message to the
local Office reads as follows:
Northwest storm warning Mobile.
Pensacola. Carrapelle. Cedar Keys.
Severe storm over the Ohio valley.
moving northeast, and will cause high
west TO northwest winds Saturday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
BY Associated Rrexz.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
today gave attention to a speech by
Senator Clay, of Georgia, on the AL
drich currency bill Mr. Clay declared
in favor of the issuance of paper
money by the government. which pro-
vOked a controversy between him and
republican senator's.
Senators Teller and Lodge both
gave their views briefly on the policy
of issuing paper money by the gov
eminent. The senate adjourned until
Monday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
Leaves a Note Saying He
Had No Financial Trou-
bles, and the Note is Post
ed in the Bank Window, as
Requested by the Writer
lust Before His Death.
BY Associated Press.

Jackson, Ga, Feb. LITE body of
J. r. Carmichael, president of the
First National bank, of this city, and
owner of a carriage factory here. was
found this morning in the mill pond
He was sixty years old.
He left a note in the bank stating
he did not commit suicide because of
financial troubles. and it is believed
his mind was unbalanced. He asked
in the note TO have it placed in the
bank window, which was done. The
banks affairs are reported to be I'M
affected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
RATE CONCESSIONS BY
M. AND o. IN MISSISSIPPI
Special to The journal.

Jackson, Feb. 14-Vice President r.
L Russell. of the Mobile and Ohio
and Southern Railway in Mississippi,
has submitted to the joint committee
on railroads a voluntary offer to es-
tablish a fat passenger rate of II
cents per mile on intrastate business,
and to issue interchangeable mileage
books in. 1000 and 1000 mile forms
at ? cents per mile. The experiment
is to be tried for twelve months from
April /. with the right to abandon II
il should prove unremunerative to the
railroads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
Special to The Journal.

New York. Feb. 14.-C1ium ola 6
eighth annual relay carnival, which
vii be held at Madison Square Garden
tomorrow evening, will present tn"
pick of the college athletes wdo have
been running in indoor meets this
winter and several of the local ath-
letic club stars.
Eight of the sixteen events are re-
Law races. among which are the two
mile and one-mile intercollegiate
Yale, Dartmouth, Cor
nell and Columbia have entered
teams of four men each for the for
mer contest. while Wesleyan, Yale
and Georgetown will fight it out in
the mile event
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
VALPARAISO
IS ALL AGOG
Great Outpouring of People
When Evans Fleet
Draws Near.
Ru Associated Press.

VALPARAISO, Chill. Feb 1.-THE
American battleship fleet under Rear
Admiral Evans has just been sighted
off Point Curaum light. The YES
sells. in column formation, present
beautiful sight. approaching rapidly
over the blue water.
VALPARAISO is filed with people, who
have come for the naval review, and
great enthusiasm prevails.
Many boats put out from here TO
Witness the passing feet. The shore
along the point is crowded with peo-
pie.
The converted cruiser Yankton. ar
rived here a few hours ahead Oh the
batLleshipS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
GREAT DANE
VISITS TOWN
Got on the Train at River
Junction, Making Trip
To Pensacola.

A fine dog of the Great Dane breed
came 10 Pensacola yesterday morning
on the 1870 train from Jacksonville
and is now being cared for by Mrs
Austin. No 220 North Palafox street
The dog went aboard the train at
River Junction, according to state
ments TO Mrs Austin. and came TO
this CITY. where il WAS given boy
living at the Orphans Home. He, IN
turn, gave the animal TO Mrs Austin,
where il Is held for the owner, should
the latter call for it
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
ROBE into
HARR|MAN|SM
california Commission To
day Begins Official In
curry of Relating.
Special TO The Journal.

rraHcisco. Feb. 14.-Rebate in
:. '''-'s AGAINST the Southern Pacific,
-. ANA Fe and the Salt Lake route
- 80 commenced here tomorrow by
"a l-orn!a railroad commission,
se ,s ID r will De continued in Los An
n-r ne constitution of California has a
he ION iorbidding any rebating by
no Ttoads. and it is under this that
Ra5,..u.' eSugauou is to be conducted.
.or@,.'AS Is serious offenSe in Cali
Va, he state constitution pro
,ba 10. 4 fine up TO $4,000 Tor each
u e'-'l case proved.
.SN,c..,,- more. il is provided hat the
-. guilty Of the act may be Inn
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
BY Associated Press.

Tyler, Texas, Feb 14-Tyler was
swept by the most disastrous tornado
in its history this morning about
o'clock. coming up from the south
west. The storm swept over the main
residence section, leaving a trail of
death and devastation
The known dead number four, with
six seriously injured
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
BEATEN OFF
WITH RIFLES
Officers Saved From a Mob
Negro Who Confesses
Two Assaults.
BY Associated Press.

Bluefield, w Va, Feb 14.-Confess-
ing his guilt when captured, and
charged with criminally assaulting
two women within forty-eight hours,
Walter Rippey, a negro, was brought
TO the Bluefield Jail today from Coal
dale Tunnel A mob attempted to
take the negro from the Officers, but
were beaten off with Winchesters.
The latter crime was Witnessed by a
6-year-oId son and an aged woman, but
the negro kept them at bay with a
pistol Rippey was Identified by beth
women.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15

PREFERRED
immigration Conference at
Tampa Manifests Decided
Preference for New Mater
ial From Other States
Rather Than the Doubtful
Characters From Other
Nations.
Bv Associated Press.

Tampa, Fla, Feb. 14.-After reso-
buttons referring the immigration
question to the several states and ex-
pressing a preference for securing
settlers from other states rather than
from foreign countries, the immigra-
ton convention. which has been in
session here. adjourned sine die today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
Sy Associated Press.

Meridian. Miss, Feb. 14.-MosSvflle,
Service and $3.50. three small towns
+ Jones county, were practically de-
showed today by a tornado. Reports
q, rhe number killed range from six
"a ten with the smaller number
rruoa1ly correct.
I :. Morrison. resident of Moss
vile. vino came here after the storm,
said The dead at MossvilIe were two
re.~ors. and near there four white
,4~.onS. names unknown, with four
seriously injured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
sHIPWtRECkED MEN
FOUND IN MiDoCEAN.
sv AssocIated Press.

Kinsdale. Feb. 1.-THE British
s.eamer Mercedes de LarTinaga, from
Galveston. for Manchester. passed
Kmssle and signaled that she had on
hoard The Grew OF the Anlericah four
uasted schooner Edward j. Berwind,
having picked up the men In mieai-
lantic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
ARRESTED FOR PASSING
CONFEDERATE MONEY.

Crowley, La. Feb. 13--August Met
zenheim. connected with a street fair,
was arrested last night charged with
passing counterfeit money on Il. II,
Hankins, a merchant, who has 20
bili that appears to be two oftis past
ed together, both sides being ailke,
Ard was issued by the Merchants and
Planters bank, Of Georgia, dated Aug.
q. 1887. 1t Is piece of Confederate
currency.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
NICARAGUA AGREES
TO PEACE CONVENTIONS
q, Associates Press.

T. Luis F. corea. the Nicsraguan min
lister. Announces that the congress OF
Nicaragua has ratified all the treaties
and conven lions entered into by the
Central American Peace Congress,
held receatly in Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
Tyler Texas Cut Through the Residence Section by Tor
nado Path Hundred Yards Wide, Which Did Its
Work of Death at Four O'clock in the Morning-A
Five Mile Streak of Devastation

1t is expected the death list in Ty-
Ter will reach twelve, and the number
of injured two score or more.
Twelve buildings were wrecked. and
wires are down in all directions.
While it is impossible. to ascertain
the loss of life, or to approximate the
extent of the disaster, it is known
everything for five miles was swept
clean in a path about 300 feet wide.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
EXPRESS COMPANY IN
TROUBLE WITH UNCLE SAM
Nv AasocIated Prass

Cincin natl. Ohio. Feb. 1+.-Vfolation
of the postal laws by carrying 1rst-
class mail nssster was charged against
the American Express Company in a
s,Iit fled in the United States district
court here by District Attorney No
Pherson-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

ten from
blown a
population o
mis of Laurel
thew
number
-" o Holloway
,oyn ~oo of his
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
CBRUSO IS
NOW AVENGED

Woman Who Caused Tenor
to Be Scandalously Arrest
eds Taken Up by the New
York Police for Being In
toxicated and Disturbing
e;s 7 eace iHight With
Her Sister.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
BELIEVE THE DELTA WILL
BE OvERTAkEN BY CUTTERS
RunOr That
Persian Shah
Was Murdered
BY Associated Fress.

Vienna, Feb. IA report is in cir
cuIation that the shah of Persia has
been assassinated. No confirmation
of the report is obtainable here, how
ever.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
Expected That Vessels Also
Went Out From Key
West on the Chase.
THE WINONA FROM MOBILE, HAS
LITTLE CHANCE OF OVERHAUL
ING THE STEAMER, THOUGH
KEY WEST CUTTERS HAVE A
GOOD CHANCE IF THEY GO ON
THE HIGH SEAS.

1t is the general belief OF those IN
terested in the escape OF the German
steamer Delta from this port last
Sunday that the steamer will De over
taken by the revenue cutters, as IL is
reasoned that if the department sent
out the Winona from Mobile that yes
sells from Key West and other ports
along the coast likewise received or
ders to start on chase for the run
away steamer.
Yesterday brought no news to the
United States marshafs ONCE. he mas
forwarded to the attorney general
statement of all details in the case,
and has also taken steps to have the
steamer apprehended should she put
in at Newport News or Norfolk LOT
coal. which is not likely, as the mas
ter evidently realized what ne had
done and the seriousness Of the OIL
fepsa and viii not again touch at q
mart In this country
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
DEATH AND DEVASTATION
IN TEXAS AND MISSISSIPPI

Town of Mossville Miss, Reported Blown Out of Exist
ence-Trains Turned Back Unable to Proceed Be
cause of the Wreckage and Passengers Report Seeing
Number of Corpses Among the Debris in Woods
Two Other Towns Also Stricken.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
GEORGIA BANKER BROWNS
HIMSELF IN A MILL POND
SHIP FOUNDERS AND
TEN LIVES ARE LOST.
by Associated Press.

Portland, Ore, Feb. n
The American ship Emily Reed
fOundered last night off the
Oregon coast. Ten lives We're
lost. s--
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-15
On High Seas.


ed yesterday by sesfaring men and
others regarding the seizure OF the
vessel should she be outside the three
mile limit, and whether or not the
cutters would undertake to do So 1t
appears from the instructions re-
ceiyed by the WnnOna to continue the
chase until called in by wireless tnat
the department is acting on the
ground that the steamer will be on
the high seas if she is overtaken, and
has sent the cutters out knowing tins
to be a fact Some OF the United
States officials are OF the Deilet
that under such conditions that
the seizure could be made on the
high seas, as the vessel is escaping
with property which had been seized
by the United States.
New Facts in the Case.
Some new facts developed yester-
dav in the case, which showed that
the master of the steamer had plan
ned to leave "a hours before he did
get away Saturday afternoon he
notified the pilots that he wanted to
go out early Sunday morning. Inc
pilots. knowing the steamer to be IL
belled. called up to ascertain il she
was free, and when they learned that
/ across the bar
Not daunted by this failure the cap
| tain piloted his own vessel to a point
/ off the navy yard, where he blew the
! whistle for a pilot The pilots re-
suonded, and by making statement
! 10 the effect that no pilot had report
ed for his vessel the pilots on the bar
took the ship out and it was not I'M
iii after the steamer had crossed the
bar and was in the gulf that the pilot
was notified by the master that he had
/ Jumped the lfbelS-
Departure of Winona.
The following is taken from the
Mobile Register on the departure OF
the Winona after the Delta:
| The revenue cutter Winona went
out of the harbor of Mobile yesterday
morning at II O'Clock under a full
head OF steam after the German
steamer Delta which left the harbOr
at Pensacola after being seized by
the United States marshal. The Del
ia is under libel and while there is
little hope of catching her in proper
| limits an effort is being made The
Winona went out in charge of Cap
tain Hanks and navigating officer,
| Lieutenant Modder-
; The case is liable to cause good
deal of correspondence between the
! United States and Germany. Wednes-
day the United States marshal al
| Pensacola received kilograms from the
Office of the attorney general request
ing that a history of the case be for
warded immediately in order that
proper steps might be taken
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
A MONUMENT TO COLONEL IRISH

TTH posofice building
neglect This structure cost upward of S2OO00O0
OF the expenditure other building
outside OF Washington at the time of ought
be suffered rack and rn The walls places
propped by nghty mbers On the southern facade the
walls hang the air. showing gaping holes above the ruined
proaclles. 1t is gross public scandal
1t ouepreentaives chief
public notice. asserted by themselves the assduy of their
attendance the pork barrett these thrifty statesmen
who have Been Dragging about the appropriations they have secured
might have dug tip little hasty money the holes the
postoce building nearly and hall since the build
ing near falling down altogether
The Call does not know how long takes money
repairs but from present appearances might be the
intention maintain the building present partially
condition monument Colonel John P s being placed
position of sold Uncle Sam swamp price
ground 1t is testimony the solidity of building
honesty OF the work that it hangs together today the gaping
holes in the foundation.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
A GREAT DAY FOR SAN FRANCISCO

THE Labor day parade in San Francisco
spectacle with meaning and than
professions usually have Primarily through the
concrete demonstration and object lesson
power organization demonstration OF that high
and It uttng the idea in other wordsa the
time force and display power
addressed those already the fold I'D
be counted in that impressive the demonstration always brings
recruits
San Francisco has always been and will great
industrial city OF workers. mechanics artisans andcratsmen and
all the mufariou forms OF skilled and unsled labor That
the dominating OF life peninsula so must
because has deceed The imperial position
city built the shores OF the great harbors of the world
has San Francisco prime industrial impetus
supplemented by marvellous climate which duplicated
by other the round earth 1t the exclusive privilege
o the bay cities that in them every
cold Consider the climatic Although
September, may imagine that cities
the other side OF the parade
been rather exausting experience Here nothing
than enjoyable outing.
There who find fault with the climate OF San Fran
working day year projections those very quail
No need the weather
San Francisco unless may our occasional rains
The nexoab logic OF circumstances therefore made San
francisco great industrial city and the factors
with accelerang force in the years men who
their impressive organization and truth they
inspiring show.
To those who watched the parade
striking tact made clear by the display and this the
afforded OF physical and financial webeng among the
OF Francisco Well dressed well nourshed prosperous look
thousands filled the long lines from I'D
IN dollars the parade have of money
could afford II and it holiday season of
profound industrial peace no cloud on the
aozon and work for all It great day for San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
Personal Mention

A. Freeman of Rawhide is at the Bal
timore.
H. Gerber of Sacramento is at the
Grand.
+. W. Newman of Sacramento is at
the Holland.
ME-. Tarpey of Fresno is a guest at
the Fairmont.
D. J. G. KIutho of St Louis is at
the 81. Francis.
John Phelps Stokes of New York is
at the Fafrmont.
George L. Martin Of Cincinnati is a
guest at the Grand.
F. A. Golden of Coos Bay is staying
at the Pacific Grand.
A. L. Barber of Washington is regis
tered at the Fairmont.
Andrew Russell OF Santa Barbara is
a guest at the Stewart.
George Weeden of New York is
guest at the st. Francis
Arnold Becker of Santa Barbara is
staying at the st. Francis.
w. ]. Wilson of Los Angeles is
registered at the Grand.
Henry Levy and wife of Halfmoon
Bay are at the Majestic.
Clyde o. Dick of Los Angeles is a
guest at the Pacific Grand
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Snyder of Reno
are staying at the st. Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Boskley of Spring
Valley are staying at the Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. AIkire of Los
Angeles are registered at the Stewart.
Antoine Sigure of Guatemala and A.
". Dore. Of Cheyenne are at the JEFF
ferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Bamberger of
philadelphia are staying at the st.
Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Peltier of
sacramento have apartments at the
Fairmont.
Charles n. Cassin and William III.
Williamson of Santa Cruz are guests
at the Holland.
DR.. N Chompret and Mrs. Chompret.
with DIR. Sitsch of Paris, are registered
at the st. Francis.
E. r. Roberts of El Paso. Tex. and
A. L; Foster of St Louis, Mo-, registered
at the Holland yesterday.
Rear Admiral Richardson Clover re-
tired. and family of Washington, ID. c..
have apartments at the ST. Francis.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the
Hamlin are J. Mcdonnell of Santa Ma
ria andAJ NJ. Northcote OF Jackson.
Tenn.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
DR.. TANNERS ECCLESIASTICAL GARDEN

A Melrose the other side of the bay the has
been conducting clerical symposium some
ministers OF the gospel abandoning the pulpit secular life
The causes stated utfariou and criticism Of
the cgymans smpy salary Dr. Tanner might add TO
his specifications the unfortunate of Brother
Los Angeles who IN present dsfavor with active
congregation because he clothes and drives
smart horse and OF all that faces trial
alleged that his sermons do deal damnaon good
old orthodox fashion.
We need not be concerned here for the of OBJ
streperous minores the mistake to suppose
that congregations better members These
an awful and doubtless themselves personally
dsageebe the but they do represent the church
body That probably the with the
his be put the Goals He will enjoy being singed
but he will survive
The real trouble with the ministry lies the multiplication OF
churches But that evil the bv process
OF starvation This the rude discipline which begins by thinning
the cegmen and will close the superuous by cut
off the supply There would unnecessary churches #
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-08
This is the survival OF the
The pulpit has become an
RUEF's LAWYERS IN A TIGHT FIX

a TTORNEY@ GENERAL WEBB refuses pull out
OF the fire for Ruefs lawyers. He will back
Adstrac attention from the impending prosecution of the
xer and those who feel themselves
difficult inspiration those
who seek confuse the situation by promoting technical charge
is nothing more-against William Burns. The
with the proposition OF the ingenious legal capper Ruef
wanted Gallagher for perjury the ground that
of ogetfunes nadvertence he testified that the
mite explosions that destroyed his houses took place San Fran
instead of Oakland The silly application addressed
attorney general chiefly evidence desperation Rues
last ditch
There this 1t shows that Ruefs
lawyers have had their Their
gaded with suspicion and they will be lucky they the hand
of the law 1t likely them very clearing
from connection with the jury bribe To that task commend
them with the that their transparent job
ton from themselves has failed