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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
BY the Mechanical Man,
= . = 49, 1880

| started my adventures yesterday
about 1890 A. M. j walked down
PalafoX street two blocks from the
Escambia hotel, turned to my right
and walked down the side street past
the Empire laundry. MY attentions
were to get my bundle of laundry.
There was no one in the office as I
could see, unless they were crouching
behind the desk waiting to nab me,
$50 | did not enter the door, but will
return later
l walked around past the Pearl Fur
niture Co. and came back to Palafox
street until I came othe square.
| sat down and rested awhile until
three gentlemen came over and sat
down. | began to feel uneasy as the
three gentlemen mentioned were eye
ing me very closely, so | got up and
Journeyed up the street until saw a
tail man dressed in q brown suit and
hat coming toward me-
| recognized the gentleman as he
rs guest of the Escambia hotel In
fact j have talked with him consid-
cradle around the lobby of the hotel.
sidesteDped him, crossed the street
and came on up the street As
passed Watson, Parker & Reese Co.'S
/ saw Mr.. King looking out gazing
into space, as if he was thanking the
stars that carnival only came once a
year
1 started to enter Gerson's store
but / looked up the street and saw
Mr.. Parker coming around the cor
ner from the Blount building / was
busily engaged looking in the win
dow until Mr. Parker passed me.
AS l left Gerson's ] met a small
bare legged boy selling The Journal.
He tried TO sell me one but / already
had paper in my possession / left
the boy and returned to my hotel
where | ate lunch and started my af-
ternoon adventures by visiting the
city hall but did not enter on account
of my disguise. sized up the situa-
ton in general and noticed several
policemen walking up and down the
halls dressed in uniform and each
wearing white gloves. ] stood on the
outside and listened to the music and
felt sorry my color had changed.
1 later returned TO Palafox street
and got my shoes Shined by a small
negro boy. After getting through
with the boy walked up iN front of
Watson. Parker & Reese Co.'S and
stationed myself in front, facing the
door and stood there for at least ten
post.
l stepped inside trying to locate one
Of the. firm, so / could return the
ladies stockings 7 got the other Mr..
Reese was busy in the rear of the
department, and l did not
have an opportunity to talk TO him
No one approached nae on that side /,
so | went over on the dress goods I!
side There were several ladies !
.rading in that department and
sood within two feet of Mr. Sanders, !
he dress goods man
/ left Watson. Parker & Reese's
and went into Gers0n's china and !
store and was approached
~ a lady who wore white shirt
waist and blue skirt. The ISdy asked
ne If there was anything I wanted
replied ! was just looking and left /.
he store and returned TO the Escam-
ia hotel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
BLACK HAND
BLACK MAIL
A Louisiana Bank President
Gets Letter Demanding
Payment of $4,000.
Bv Associated Press.

Alexandria, La, March Paul
Lisso, president of the First National
Bank here, today announced the re-
ceipt of a letter demanding $4,000
from him at an appointed place, and
signed United Black Hand Of Louis
lana"
The letter is out of the ordinary
in that it threatens the life of his
daughter unless the payment is made,
and that it is evidently the work of
persons of considerable intelligence
A system of protection from future
tributes to the BLACK Hand" is of
fered, in case of payment this time
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
POPUL|STS FOR
Mr.. BRYAN ALSO
Nebraska Convention Pledg-
es Support to Their
Home Man.
By Associated Press.

Omaha, March THE populist
state convention was called this after
noon with the largest attendance in
four years. Resolutions reaffirming
the platform enunciated in 1892, and
declaring for support of Bryan, was
passed.
State Chairman Manuel spoke sig
nificantly, saying:
As a national organization, I don't
think we cut much figure, but as a
state party we can materially assist
at the election of Bryan as president.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
FIRST POWER BOAT
REGATTA AT DAYTON
BY Associated Press.

Daytona, Fla, March 5.-The first
annual power boat regatta under the
auspices of the Halifax River Yacht
Club, of Daytona, was held at Day,
tona today.
The first. a FIVE mile event. was
won by c. S. Steele's No Name" in
% minutes, 3 seconds.
The second event. five miles, went
TO George Dewey's Red Bird in %
minutes, IS seconds
Eight boats started in the first, and
seven in the second event
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
Bryan's Speech.

Two significant points were noted
in his spsech. In one, he acknowl-
edged his debt to the Populist party,
ard in the ether. he replied to crfti-
cisIn of his policies. which Secretary
Taft was reported to have uttered in
a recent speech in Oklahoma.
NOW" he said. ''the democratic
work is to expose the imitation of
democratic ideas by republicans" He
said the democrats had difficulty in
convincing the republicans that there
were trusts, and that railroad legis-
lation was needed. The Philippine
question, he said. presents an instance
of gross mismanagement. and the f.
nancial stringency was an instance OF
Incompetence. Democrats
have reasons 70 believe the prospects
of success in the coming campaign
are greatly increased BIZ the accept
ance of democratic remedies of ~--'--
ing evils he concluded.
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Hanks Address.

The speech of H. H. Hanks, tenn
porary chairman of the convention.
was one of the features of the day.
Throughout his address the speaker
was interrupted with applause. Mr..
Hanks spoke as follows:
THE campaign of 1908 began in
1885," said Mr.. Hanks. Against the
Chicago platform I'D fhe nominee
have been hurle! - ,'5tion, vitu-
peration AMI cc anarchy
Vain are the -'i-:t the
RIGHT Where - ~-J~rs of
national hono:?' ", 20 2"a the or
sanizers of the safe nd sane dem
ocTacy? Their mask has been torn
asunder and they stand con 1enned be-
fore the bar of publ ,copinion. This
band of men told us to preserve the
national honor when they were de-
vcid of personal honor.
The people for years proceeding
1896 CROPPED in darkness. No leader
dared defend them. Their representa-
tives were brfbed Men of wealth
banded together with but one purpose,
and that to plumber the people. They
knew no political lines save for busi-
ness interests. They were republi-
cans in republican Satisfactorily
in states that were democratic Thew
nominated the candidates fer both
political parties, and financed both
camDaigns that they might control the
no matter who was
elerted.
AGAINST this dictation and usurpa-
ficn of power the American people
have rebellN1 getting their inspira-
- from the early patriots of orr
getting +heir eneouraeement
from S1en who are battling fer purer
naliti--.. with determination founded
ON eternal right: they viii vet NOM
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06

unit" for the presidential pc->'-~''--
Of William Jennings Bryan, at Den
Yer. next July. members of the Ne
braska democratic convention today
made clear officially. that his home
state would support Bryan principles
throughout the national convention of
the party.
The instructions read:
The democratic party in Nebraska
again declares confidence in William
jennings Bryan. Therefore be it
Resolved, That the delegates by
this convention chosen be, and they
are hereby, instructed to vote as a
unit for the nomination of William
Jennings Bryan for the presidency"
The adoption Of these Instructions
was received With wild acclaim and
when Bryan's name was read, the del
egates sprang up from their seats en-
maSSe, and cheered for many minutes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
1874 BODIES
REMOVED FROM
RUNS Of FIRE
IS7 Have Been Identified,
But 81 are Mutilated
Beyond Recognition.

SCENES OF HORROR AND GRIEF
FOLLOWED THE RECOVERY OF
THE BODIES FROM THE SMOK-
ING RUINS - INVESTIGATION
SHOWS DOOR OF EXIT OPENED
OUTWARD BUT WHETHER 1T
WAS LOCKED OR NOT WILL
NEVER BE KNOWN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06

With the building beautifully deco
rated with flowers and palms, from
the entrance at the sidewalk to tbs
desk Of the president Of the council,
with the halls thronged with men,
women and children, inspecting for the
first time their newest municipal pos
session, with the stirring time OF na-
tional airs, and much speech-makiag.
the new city of Pensacola was dedi-
Gated yesterday.
For two hours prior to the conven-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
Hon. Vim. E. Anderson.

At the conclusion of his short adj
dress, Mr.. Yonge introduced Mr.. w.
e Anderson, three times mayor OF
Pensacola. in 1867. 1893 and 1895. Mr..
Anderson was received with applause
and his speech is given below in full:
Mr. Mayor, gentlemen OF 'ho city
council, friends and neighbors:
This IS a day OF rejoicing. tie
the Israelites who wandered for forty
years in the wilderness before they
entered into the promised land, We
have al last entered into our heri-
tage.
This stately building. where our
wandering CITY government has at
last found a home, is an evidence OF
that coming greatness and prosperity
towards which our fathers looked
with such constant faith and hope.
Possessing as I do. the melancholy
distinction of being the Oldest among
my colleagues, realize and feel how
deep this hope was more than others.
Looking back over the history OF
seventy years. I love 10 rebuild the
quaint old town in which my child
hood and youth passed. and to recall
some of the familiar figures. Let me
recall the names of those whom ! re-
member as filing the mayors chair
during the quiet years before the
war. First, Mr. Charles LeBaron. the
grandfather Of our city electrician.
Next, Capt Micayah Couppet. a rug
ged veteran who wore his title in the
Indian wars. Third Mr.. Chas. Evans.
a quiet and courtly old bachelor who
filed the Office with dignity. Next
Mr.. Joseph Qugies. Next Bfr. Joseph
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
Bryan Greeted.

They followed this action by turn
ing out en- masse tonight 70 cheer the
platform which admittedly, reflects
Bryan's views on national affairs. a~1
greeted their leader with a great out
burst of cheering. Close to thous-
and delegates, hundreds of other party
mem ers. and thousands of private
citizens hailed Bryan as next presi-
dent OF the United States
The applause quickly changed into
cheers. then instantly turned into wild
wells, which greeted him when he APP
peared to begin the speech which
wound up the days business
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
They Ask, However, to Be
Allowed to Retain the
Two Franchises.
This is Conditional and They
Can Later Be Transfer
red to Others.
IN THE EVENT OF THE TRANS
FER THE PARTIES SECURING
THE FRANCHISES MUST BUY
THE SURVEYS, MAPS, ETC.,
WHICH ARE IN THE POSSES
SION OF THE LOCAL PARTIES.

The promoters of the Pensacola,
Alabama & Western and the PenSa-
cola & Northeastern Railroads. who
endeayored to build these roads ex-
tending from Pensacola, but who fail
ed, are to forfeit to the city the sum
of s15, 900. posted as a guarantee that
the roads would be constructed, or
that so much of them would be com
pleted within a specified time. which
has not been done. The promoters
however, among whom are some of
the most prominent citizens of the
city. have requested the council to
transfer the franchises to committees
representing them, In order that they
may continue negotiations, but that in
case other parties should come here
and desire to build either or both OF
these roads the council can immedi-
ately transfer the franchises TO them,
provided however, the new parties
agree to purchase the surveys, maps,
profifes, etc, which are in the hands
of local parties, and for which they
paid something like $4,000.
These matters came before the city
council at its adjourned meeting last
night, the forfeiture being called 60.
the attention Of the body by a COM
munica ton from, the mayor, while
the latter proposition came from Hon.
WA. Blount, who with a number of
citizens, was present at the session.
+. Those present at the meeting were
President Yonge presiding. and Alder
men Andrews. Brown. Calm. Durham.
Insraham. McHugh. Mover. Reilly.
Williams, Wright and
YOnoa
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
PENSACOLASNEW CITY HALL
DEDICATED WITH CEREMONY
Music and Speeches Open
the New Building for
Business.
Many Former Mayors of the
City Spoke of the Fine
Work Done.

HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS INSPECT.
ED THE FIRST TIME YESTER-
DAY THEIR NEWEST MUNICH
PAL SSESSiOk-HALL WAS
DECORATED WITH PALMS AND
WERS-oFFICIAIS AND THE
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL COM
POSED RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
No Immediate Prospect.

Mr. Blount stated that there was no
immediate prospect of the roads being
built, but that capitalists could be in
terested more quickly by showing that
franchises for the roads are already
in hand than by promises that such
could be obtained, and this is one of
the reasons why the syndicate desires
TO retain them He also stated that
Stone & Webster. who Ehaye large
street railway interests, had desired
fHnn4I.nal -. D.. Ei-lxA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
State Platform.

The platform adopted by the Ne
.buaska state democratic convention
tonight re-affirms faith in the demo
cratic party, reviews the inVesuSa
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
Convention Reasserts Faith
IN Democracy an Hon.
w. ]. Bryan.

PLATFORM ADOPTED SAYS CON.
SCIENCE OF THE NATION HAS
BEEN AROUSED AND THAT 1T
WILL FREE ITSELF FROM THE
GRIP OF THOSE WHO HAVE
MADE THE GOVERNMENT A
BUSINESS ASSET OF CORPORA
TONS.
BY Associated Press.
omaha, Neb., March 5.-By in
Structing delegates to vote as a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
From the Mayor.

A communication was read from
the mayor informing the council that
the Pensacola, Alabama & Western
and Pensacola & Northeastern Rail
roads had not complied with the pro-
visions of the franchise granted them
in that they had failed TO build a Ger
tain number Of miles of roadbed
within the time specified, and had.
therefore forfeited the $4,000 placed
on deposit as guarantee that such
would be done He stated that -
council should take up the matter at
once and notify those interested in
these companies.
Upon motion of Alderman Yonge,
the matter was referred to the city
attorney to ascertain what proceed
ings. if any, are necessary to secure
the money on deposit
Propositions of Citizens.
A large number of prominent citi-
zens We're present to submit propo-
sftton to the council regarding the
franchises. Among them were II. l..
and c. M. Covinston, r. G. Brent,
Knowles Hyer. J. J. Sullivan, w. A.
Blount, A. A. Fisher, VIM. Fisher and
r. B. Simpson.
Mr.. Blount stated to the council
thoI 49, the local
dictate who had endeavored to build
the two railroads, he regretted to say
that they had been unable to do So
and recognized the fact that they
were not in a position to ask any ia
Vors as body, but came before the
council as individuals with a PROPOSE
ton. He said that they possess sur
Veys, maps, profiles, ETC., which would
require between IL and Is months to
make, and which had been made at
a cost OF perhaps $4,000.
These parties, said Mr. Blount, de
sire the franchises granted the pro-
posed railroads transferred to COM
mittees of local citizens, in order that
they might enter into negotiations
with parties for the construction of
thee roads. but that in the event of
other parties coming to the city and
desiring to build these roads, that the
reserve the right 10 again
make transfer of the franchises to
the latter, provided the new parties
entering the field purchase from the
local syndicate the surveys, profles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
Supreme Horror.

49,. SH9rame horror che scenes that
= enacted around the rear door of
mn ..-.a Ell school have had a few
= n this or any ether country.
%. aiidren were pied upon each
n "a and eight deep while strong
u , ia frautic mothers struggled
e. 9peration to release them, yet
l. ana We're compelled to stand
'tl see the little ones. die before
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
Favors Postal Banks.

1t favors postal savings banks and
the passage of laws lettering regu-
lation of the banks the eight-hoJr
day law; such modification OF the law
relating to injunction as will prevent
the issuing of writs of Injunction in
industrial disputes, except after notice
To defendant and full hearing is had;
it favors the employers liability law;
full protection by national and state
government of all foreigners residing
in the United States under treaty, but
opposes the admission of Asiatic i'm
migrants who cannot be amalgamat-
ed with our people
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
WHERE HE WILL BE ToDA

Riera Shoe Co., 3 and 4
p. m.
D'AIemberte's Drug Store, 4
8 and 5 p. m. 4
Gibbs, Quisley G. Morgan, 3 4
and 4 p. m. I
Marston & ouina, and 5 4
p. m. Z
Gem Book Store, 3 and 4
p m. I
Hooton's Pharmacy and
p. m
Gerson's 8 and 5 p. m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06

arbitration of every dispute which de
fies diplomatic settlement 1t asserts
the right of congress to exercise com
plete control over Interstate COM
merce, and the right of states to ex
ercise the same control over com
merce within its borders.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06

MAN IS NOT
YET CAUGHT
Tells of His Adventures on
Yesterday-He'u Be
Busy Today.

SEVERAL STORES ARE MARKED
FOR A VISIT FROM THE JOUR-
NAILS MYSTERIOUS MEcHANI-
CAL MAN-GET A COPY OF THE
JOURNAL, VISIT THE STORES
NAMED AND GET THE s25.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-06
7 WO NEGROES
ARE LYNCHED;
BODIES BURNT
Masked Georgians Take Ter
rible Vengeance for
Murder of Couple.

AGED MAN AND WOMAN KILLED
WITH A BLOWS OF AN AXE
NEAR HAWKINsvILLE, GA
NUMBER OF MEN DEMANDED
PRISONERS AND AFTER HANG
ING THEM, BURNT THE
CORPSES MOB THEN DIS
PERSED.
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ton of the dedicatOTy services in the
council chamber, the building was
crowded with citizens, and eXclama-
tons of pride and pleasure In the com
pletion of the handsome structure,
were heard on all sides. The city of
ficials and members OF the council,
constituted the reception COMMITTEES,
and escorted the visitors through tie
new home of PensacOla'S city govern
ment. The marine band was on hand
early and was stationed on the broad
gallery at the front OF the building un-
Ill time for the ceremonies in the
council chamber to begin.
Meeting Convenes.
At O'Clock President Davis z.
Yonge, of the city council, called the
meeting to order. Mr. Yonge made a
most interesting talk. He gave short
review OF the early settlement of Pen
sacola, OF the checkered career the
town has passed through. and pointed
out the brilliant future that lay be-
fore it. Mr.. YUnges Condtlctton OF the
meeting was worthy of comment. He
lent quiet dignity and sincere inter
est to the proceedings and his intro
dlIctton of each speaker was most ap-
rF,OnriafP
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21

and when the fact becomes known
that the indictments and discontents,
the populists, the socialists. and the
ne'er do wells of every sort are lend
ing their aid to the Bryan cause. the
conservative. sane men of both the
Democratic and Republican parties
will rise in their might and smite the
rabble as they did in 1896. The Wild
eyed, ranting element VIII never gain
control in this country. The people
are too intelligent for that and it
may take only one more drubbing Of
William Jennings Bryan to prove that
fact to the satisfaction of his class Of
Democrats. The time is fast coming
for conflict Of class against class
section against section, with the Dem
ocrats led by a desperate third-time
runner, so it is no use to longer coun.
sci peace. Let US get ready for the
fray,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21
Peoples 3 rum.
800 q Mi1era, lospltaL.

Praise FOR Miners, Hospital:
editor west virginian;
please give me space IN the col
umns Of your paper to state to the
people Of West virginia what / found
the Miners Hospital to be. Having
been patient there for fen weeks.
feel | would like to state how com
Portable was made while there, and
to thank the doctors and nurses who
attended me, for the exceeding kind
ness received from them all, while
under their care.
Everything possible was done for
my comfort, and to restore me to
heath again. People have been known
to shrink from entering hospitals for
treatment, but l would like to give
my testimony to the Miners Hospital
and-say. 1T Is a splendid place in
which to be treated" and would ad.
wise all injured ones who have the OPP
portunity to enter there. to go, for
they will be sure OF receiving both
skill and kindness from doctors and
nurses alike.
Much pain has necessarily to be
borne. but even patients. who were
racked with pain. we're sure to be
cheered and comforted, and to for.
get their pain for the time being, by
the CHEEKY smile and pleasant good
morning" of DR.. Mcdonald and also
by the bright sunny face of the head
nurse. Miss Vernon, and by the pa
thence of the nurses with them; moth
ing seeming too much trouble. If by
it, pain was alleviated and comfort
given.
Owing to a sad bereavement l had
to come away before my time expired,
but trust may soon be able to pay
the hospital visit.
My family and friends all join with
me in heartfelt thanks to all for what
was done for me.
WILLIAM WEST.
Tunnelton, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21
THE CAUSE OF A
MAN BEING BALD.

In the first place, your mother
made you wash, wet and comb your
hair before you came to breakfast,
but she did not make you wet and
comb the rest Of your body accord.
ingly. Well. then. the exertions of the
body will go out through the chan.
nels OF least resistance and as your
body is dry and your head is wet a
good deal of the secretions Of the body
will go out through the scalp.
Well then you put on an almost
air tight hat and you wear 1t almost
all day long and the temperature in.
side that hat becomes too warm I'M
less you tip 1t quite often and in thus
wise you form an incubator on the top
of your head which will propagate the
germs that will take your hair out by
the roots. And then there is another
way. Just go to the barber shop and
get shaved and shampooed by bar
Der who has syphilis or has been
Ou u VIM Tic SAINT
and your are likely to get secondary
syphilis or commonly called Barber's
Itch. Get it once and you will not for.
get what am telling you. Now, then,
I have no particular hair tonic to sell,
but II you will wet your body as often
as You do your head and wear a ven
tilated hat then keep away from bar
Der shops that are not kept in SAM
tary condition and then II your hair
begins to fall out don't pay out good
money for dandrufr cure but diet your
self. Keep in due bounds of the law
of the great creator, buy soap and
water and few pills to get your liver
in working order. which will be at a
less annoyance. and more to the good.
DIR. G. W. BLAKER,
Box II, Amos, w. Va.