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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
Potatoes by the TrainIoad.

Potatoes are being shipped by the
trainIoad from Hastings every day
now, as nearly everybody is digging.
The shipments amount so far to 100
cars of 200 barrels each. TWENTY-FIVE
cars a day viii be moved untr the
crOp is marketed. The prices average
$3.50 per barrel. fob. Some have
sold for $3.50 per barrel At the for
mer price there is good money in
them The crop VIII be short owing
10 dry weather and blight, at least
% per cent. Most of the potatoes
shipped are sent on consignment. 1t
i a busy scene around the depot the
coming and going of teams, the hust-
Ing crowds of commission men, and
one can easily imagine themselves
tn be in a city OF many thousand in
habitants. from the noise and com
molten. The gathering of the potato
crop gives EMPLOYMENT TO about d
Thousand negro lobcTerS. and they
are there. men. women and children,
from Jacksonville. Palatka, st. Au-
gustine and other places. The farm
ers say they have found no machine
that WI answer the pace Of the
negro at a potako rake Gaines
vile Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
k. Of c. STATE
CONVENTION
IT WILL CONVENE HERE THIS
MORNING, WITH MANY DELE
GATES IN ATTENDANCE-SES
SION WILL BE OF THREE DAYS
DURATION.

The annual convention of the
Knights of Columbus will convene IL
Pensacola this morning, and 1T is eX-
pected that there will be large NUM-
Der of delegates from the various
counc Is in the state. The convention
OF the Daughters of Isabella is TO be
held at the same time
The program arranged for the occa-
! sion Is as follows:
Sunday, May 10-Members and can
d dates meet at K. of c. hall, $3.50 am.
and march to Sacred Heart church in
a body for mass, returning to the hall
when the candidates wiki be initiated.
Sunday NJ ght-Experience meeting
! and cmoker, s D. m.
Monday, May lilo a. m, boat eX-
cursion complimentary TO delegates
and visitors. Members and their fam
lilies and the Daughters of Isabella
are invited. Please inform the COM
mittee If you will go or not.
Monday NJ ght-Daushters of Isa-
bella will initiate class at 1850. Only
members of that organization will be
permitted in the hall.
Tuesday, May 12-Meetng of state
convention at 10 a. m. All members
rof the order in Florida are invited TO
he present Addresses of welcome by
Response by A. l.. Rogero, state
deputy
Tuesday Nights p. M, joint banqlet
rand reception mplimentary to dele
gates, visitors, and invited guests.
Each member has the privilege of in
viting lady. Please signify on at
dachew blank whether or not you will
attend, and If you will bring a lady.
Music and dancing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
Cruelty to Animals.

We have been asked by one hui
namely inclined to enter a public pro-
test aga INST the cruelty TO animals
which is constantly occurring on our
streets. The complaint IS particu-
larry against the colored drivers who
beat and abuse most universally the
tired mules and horses that they
drive. Let the town authorities han
die one OF these heartIess creatures
as he deserves and these blOOd-curd-
ling scenes of poor, tired horsehesh
forged ard beaten until the sight
sicken5 tender-hearted women. viii
soon he gone from our city. You. of
our citizens who owe law and order,
see TO il. that this barbariSm be no
longer allowed in cur town. A society
for the prevention Of cruelty - ami
AS would be gladly considered by
0rqny OF Quincy's benevolent women.
but We believe that acton on the
part Of Tho town authorities will prov
m efficient remedy. Talk this matter
uD and see TO Il that some step is
taken.-QUincy Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
BORDER TROUBLE IN CHINA.
Revolutionary Movement Has Reached
Alarming Proportions.
9v Associated Press.

Pekin. May Charming news has
been received here regarding the pro-
gress of a revolutionary movement in
border. There have been three en-
gagements recently between the reb-
els and the provincial troops, in
which the former were victorious.
LaOhu Pass is in their possess on. and
the seaport of Meng-TsZe is endan
gered.
c. V Bapst. the French minister to
China. has been asked to aid in the
suppression OF the movement. The
rebels possess French arms and are
said to have been led BY Frenchmen
Mang-TsZe is a treaty port and has
a population of about 10000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
Madison's Tobacco Farms.

1t is worth anyOne's time to pay a
visit to any of the several tobacco
farms about town. This editor took
occasion Sunday afternoon to visit
several of them and was delighted
with the appearance of each The
pants are growing and thriving beau
tifulIv and the fields present a de-
IightfuI view of ereenness and care
ful attention. At the farm OF the
Sumatra Tobacco company on the
western edge of town the last of the
five great barns is rapidly nearing
completion and by the time of har-
vest ample room will be at hand for
the housing and curing of the crop.
The same conditions apply at each
of the other farms visited and from
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
optimist Clubs Platform.

We invite every man who can sm!Is
In the face of trouble to JOIN and pass
the smile along. When we are half
an hour dead we cannot change a
quarter, and life is Sweeter than
death, because We can still smile. and
our smile may make some poor fellow
forget his troubles. Nothing goes TO
the deinnltlon Dow-wowS but the dead
ones. Any old dead fish can float
W th the current, but it takes the live
ones to swim up stream. 1t bebooves
good men TO stand together and
Smlle-vlnegar vendors have the floor
Let Us establish a honey exchange.
and smile, stick and smile.-St. Pc,
tersburg Independent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
IcE-sREAKER WRECKED.
Canadian Vessel Ruined in Collision
With Freighter.
BY Associates Press.

Quebec, May 9.-The Canadian gov
ernment's ice-breaker Montcalm, val
ned at haf a million dollars, and the
finest steamer in the government feet,
is beached at Hacketts Harbor, where
she lies today, almost completely sub
merged as the result of a collision
with the Canadian Pac' fic Railway
steamer Milwaukee, in the st. Law
renee river yesterday
The Milwaukee arrived here from
London, and after discharging part
Of her cargo. was leaving for Mon
treal when the Montcalm, which was
steaming UP the river. attempted to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
BISHOP BRENT MAY COME
Advises from Philippines That He
May Accept SatterIee's Office.
BY Associated Press.

WASH ngtOn, May y.-BisnOp Brent,
of the Philippine Islands, who was
recently elected bishop of Washing
ton in succession to the late BishOD
Satterlee, has cabled the officials Of
the conference held here this week
that he now has the call under con-
sideratiOn, but that he IS not yet clear
as TO whether his duty required a con-
unuance Of his work in the Philip
pines Or the acceptance to the call
to this diocese.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
A Friendly Snake.

Saturday Mrs. Joseph Medley was
Mortified to t5cOver a moccasin snake
coiled around the leg of a small chill
VINO, with two other children. was
at play in the street near Mrs. Ned
Iey's home The children were the
little tots of Col. and Mrs. w. p. Dodd
me snake was cOiled around the
ch1.ds leg, its head resting upon the
enid 5 knee. Finally the child caught
the snake about the tail and pulling
IL loose from her leg, threw it to the
ground, when it was attacked with
sticks by the three children. The
snake did not bite the child, and aD-
parently made no attempt TO do So
ApdlachicOla Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
CHANGE IN AUTO RACE.
Cup Will Not Be For "Round the
"WorId" Race
BY Associated Press

Paris, May 9.-The committee hav-
race has decided as a con-
sequence of the modification made in
the route by the abandonment of the
run through Alaska and the crossing
of Behring Strait not to present a cup
for the feature, but instead TO give
three prizes, $1,000. $500 and $500. re-
spectively to the first three machines
arriving in Paris
The owner of the French car has
cabled his driver at Toxic to with
draw the car on account of the modi-
ficatiOn in the itinerary. it having Gov
ere dthe plain Paris route last year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10

cross her bow. As the Montcalm pass
ed, the Milwaukee struck her amid.
ships, and rent a great hole in her
side. II was found necessary 10
beach the vessel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
UNDERGROUND STREAM
UNDER LONG ISLAND,
RY Associated Press.

New York, May 9.-Engineers act
ing for New York City today found a
freely flowing well at a depth of 1853
feet at Seaford. l. l. This, it IS be-
lieved, proves the theory of many en-
gineers that there exists an under
ground current Of clear water run
ming at a great depth beneath the sur
face of Long Island, entirely indepen-
dent OF the surface supply.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10

the appearance of the plants the crop,
bids fair TO be a bumper one. III
prices hold up as they have been
there wifi be plenty of hard cash in
Madison during the summer.-Madison
New Enterprise
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
$4,000 WORTH OF OIL
GOES UP IN SMOKE
BY Associated Press.

birmingham, Ala, May 9.-The
plant of the Buckeye Cotton Oil COM
pany here was destroyed by fire this
morning, including office building and
OIL watts. Eight thousand dollars
worth of oil went up in smoke while
the equipment destroyed was valued
at $4,000,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10
Tarpon Record Broken.

The tarpon record was broken
twice Saturday at Fort Myers, both
times by women. One record that
was broken was in the number
caught in one day by one person, and
the other in the fact that all five were
caught after O'Clock in the evening
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10

A lot of old newspapers,
tied up in neat bundles for
sale, SC a bundle, at The Jour-
nal office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-10

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Evening journal., 1908-06-16
GENTRY BROTHERS
# CIRCUS COMING

Gentry Broa.. whose shows are
known from Maine tS California, are
TO exhibit here Saturday next. at Lam
caster avenue and Union street
Wherever their show Is billed they are
sure Of the most liberal patronage.
Their reputation has been built up by
their consistent good work. and the
quallty of their entertainment. They
have this year larger, better, and
more extensive organization than ever
before. and can be relied upon to give
satisfaction. This is the original
Gentry Show. owned. managed, and
controlled by Gentry Brcs.. OF Bloom-
ington, Ind. This year they promise
the best entertainment they have ever
put before the public The show proper
Is neerly twice the size OF former
years. the impedimenta, apparatus and
tents are entirely new, snd the whole
performance replete with new and at
tractive features. Not content with Sc
curing the best American talent, they
have drawn upon the resources of
Europe for some Of their best acts, and
France. Germany and Spain each con-
trsoute one to make up the Gentry pro-
gram. The Great Steiner Troupe Is
direct from the Winter Garten, Berlin,
Mile De Oesch comes from the Folies
Bergares. Paris. and tie Comedy Weyl-
ers have this past season been the
bright particular stars Of the Teatrc
Prinz Alfonzo. Barcelona. These acts
should materially strengthen an al
ready strong entertainment.
The new white pavilion has seat
ing capacity of 5000. every seat in
the mammoth tent giving a clear u'-
obstructed view Of the entire perform
ance. The canvas Is absolutely water
proof. and no uneasiness need arise on
account Of the weather. The exhibition
is given rain or shine. and the COM
fort Of patrons studied TO the last de-
gree. There is no side show or any
catchpennv devices 10 annoy visitors
connected with the organization, OF
allowed on the grounds, and one ticke
admits to the while performance.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
COUNTY ASSIGNS
RETTEW JUDGMENT

Upon the suggestion of David T. Ma
vel. of counsel for the bondsmen OF
Horace G. Rettew. the New Castle, coun.
ty Levy Court by resolution this morning
assigned to United States Senator dupont.
George A. Elliott. Charles NJ Smith and
William R. Finn, the judgment obtained
by the county against the bondsmen fol-
lowing the disclosure of the Rettew short
age. The action was approved by Sylvester
-. Townsend, Jr., who assisted the county
in effecting the settlement
When settlement of the shortage was
made by the bondsmen last weelS1on .tns
basis of $4,000 and costs. of which amount
3 0OC is for counsel fees. the judgment
against the bondsmen was marked to
their use. The assigning OF the judgment
to-day was merely a lease formality ac-
col ding to Mr.. Marvel The bondsmen are
now in position to wipe out the judgment
against them. .rtf
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
BROTHERHOOD
AT OLD SWEDES

The local assembly Of the Brotherhood
Of st. Andrews the nourishing mems or
genization Of the Episcopal Church. Will
hold It's quarterly meeting in the parish
building of Old swedes Church tonight.
Reports will be heard and other business
transacted. after which there will be en-
teitainment and refreshments. The bran.
cfes OF the brotherhood attached 10 ST..
Andrews. Trin9y, St. Johns and Old
swedes and members OF the Brotherhood
a. New Castle. VIII attend. and IL is ex-
pcoted that about 50 men will be present.
Tomorrow at noon. the Women's Auxi-
iiary OF ola swedes Church win entertain
a. luncheon the diocesan officers OF the
Womens Auxiliary The luncheon win be
served in the parish building and will
mark the termination OF the work Of the
au1 iliaries for the season.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16

they are authorized to sit during the
sessions or recaes of Coneress, at such
times and places as they may deem
desirable. to send for persons and pa
pers. to administer oaths, TO summons
and compel the attendance Of wit
nesses. experts and other assistants as
shall be necessary to carry out the
purpose for which said commission was
created. and to make such investiga-
tions and examinations. n this or other
countries. Of the subjects committed to
their charge as they shall deem neces-
sary.
The building of the Panama Canal,
the most colossal undertaking of the
century. the successful completion of
which is now assured. makes it more
important to the United States than
ever before that there shall be no
hostile control Of the route between
either our great Atlantic and Pacific
ports and the Isthmus. For that rea-
son Il is Of especial Importance that
the people inhabiting the islands ard
shores of the Caribbean Ghall maintain
Independent. peaceful. and prosperous
governments. The policy Of the United
Oldltr u dil iiltil III maintaining SUM
governments has been prosecuted with
special success during the last four
years.
"The work Of this convention will
soon be concluded. The platform will
voice the dominant thought of the peo-
ple. and the candidates nominated musi
stand upon It firm and erect They
must have the patriotism and sagacity
Of Lincoln. the tenacity Of a Grant
the wisdom and moderation OF a Nc.
Kinlev. and the courage oR a Roose
velt With such a platform and sucf
candidates the issue can not be ir
doubt The Republican party con.
fidentlv submits its record to the ap.
proving Judgment of the American
people and. upon its renewed declara'
ton OF faith. invokes continuance oi
public favor"
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA. June 16.-FEED-The
surlpy was ample and quiet at former
rates Quotations:
Winter brain, in bulk, per ton, s25.0oa
$3.50; spring bran, in saks, as to size per
ton. S25.OOa25.50
WHEAT-The market ruled firm under
light offerings and stronger outside ad-
vices, but prices showed no quotable
change. No. red was quoted as follows:
June 92a92ikc Spot car lots in export ele-
vator-No. 2 red. 92as2lhc; No 2 red West
ern. e2a92Ia; steamer No. 2 red, s9Isasoc;
No. 3 red. s9Isasoc rejected A. S7aS7ilc;
rejected B. S3aS3lscc.
CoRN-The market was quiet and un-
changed. with moderate but ample offer
ngs. We quote spot car lots for local trade
as TO location:
NO. ? yellow. sOaslc; steamer yellow,
7Sa79c; No. yellow. 76a77c; No. 4 yellow
7la72c.
OATS-Orerings were only moderate,
and prices ruled steady, but trade was
quiet We quote as to location:
No. white. 57isa5Sc; standard white
5e aa57c; No. white, 55sza56c; rejected
5sika54Isc.
POULTRY-Live was in moderate sup
ply. but demand was light and fowls were
a shade easier Quotations;
Fowls as to quality. lsa1slkc; old roost
ers. sika1Oc; spring chickens. broiler, uni
form sizes, Weighing 1lha2 pounds each
eSs20c.
Dressed Poultry, fowls. Southern. i2isc
western, choice. 1870; old roosters. dry
picked, 1oa1Oisc; broilers. nearby. weigh
ing S1ka4 pounds TO the pair, 30as5c.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16

In the course Of a report TO the Brit
ish colonial office the resident of BOrgl
Province. Nigeria, mentions that the chief,
Kokafu. is said to have reached the axe
OF 205. while his son did not die until he
was 157. The latter visited Sokoto not
many years ago.
A bottle Of whisky was recently sold for
$50 at ohakune. New Zealand. which is a
miles from the nearest saloon. One mnn
bought two large ''nips" for $ each. and
the remaining contents OF the bottle were
put up for auction and knocked down for
go
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
COMMENCEMENT
AT DELAWARE
Trustees To-day Voted De-
ereeS to Sixteen Who
Graduate
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Del. June 16.-com-
lmencement exercises will be held to-
morrow morning at Delaware College,
when diplomas will be awarded, de-
grees conferred and prizes given. 1t is
expected that visitors wilf be present
from all parts of the State, for COM
lmencement at Old Delaware is an
event that always attracts persons
from Delaware and surrounding States.
The address to the graduates is to be
made by Professor Edward n. Val
/ landigham, of the class Of 1878, one of
the best known of Delaware's alumni.
The orations by the graduates will
be as follows:
Delaware College for Delaware
Boys" by Ayres J. Stockly.
IAN Exoneration Of the Cheap Melo-
drama" by Harry A. Miller Jr.
"The Panama Canal" by John G
Aker.
The presentation OF prizes will bs
one OF the interesting features Of the
Exercises which will begin at IL o'clock
At noon visitors and others will be
entertained at luncheon and the
Alumni Association will have it's re-
union banquet, at which 1t is expected
that between 200 and 800 persons will
be present.
There will be an exhibition drill by
the college cadets in the afternoon and
a competition for the Roberts medal
The commencement dance at night viii
bring the festivities to a close.
Trustees of the college had their an
nual meeting this morning in Recita-
tion Hall, and on recomm endation OF
the faculty degrees were voted upnr
the members Of the graduating class
as follows:
Bachelor Of Arts-Seruch Titus Kim
\ BILE. Harry Augustus Miller. Jr., Ayres
| Jaques Stockly, John Baker Taylor
Bachelor of Science, (Civil Engineer
ing)-John Carl Aker, Ellis Manly
Armstrong, Homer Wilson Collins
Standley Evans, William Morrow Fran
els, John Persol McKaskeY, Jr., Rau-
ley Katesbury Torbert
Bachelor Of Science. Mechanical En-
gineering) g)-John William Gotwals
John Franlxlyin Baldwin, Jr.. John Roy
Kelley, Joseph Earl Newman, Lewis
] Thomas Roberts Ward, IT.
The post graduate degre Of Master
Of Science was conferred upon JEROME
B. Bell, Jr., and the post graduate
degree of civil engineer upon Pusey
lJones.
Because Of the increasing numbe
of students some additions were mad
TO the faculty for the ensuing year
Joseph NJ. Mcvey OF Temple College
an alumnus of Delaware College, wa
, elected assistant in teaching mathe
, matics.
DR.. Victor f. Albright OF Columbi'
, University was elected assistant TO th'
/, professor Of English, Mr.. Sturgeon,
& aduate Of Stevens Institute, was elect
ed an assistant in teaching mechanical
drawing.
j. II. Hoffecker and Thomas Davi
were elected new members OF thu
Board OF Trustees. The board re-elect
, ed the old officers.
Following the session the trustee
0 dined at the Deer Park Hotel.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
JAMES Comfy
DIED OF TETANUS
Well Known Contracting
StOnemaSOn Ran Nail in
Foot With Fatal Result

AS the result of running nail in his
foot. which resulted IN !ockjaw, James
Comfy. one of the best known contract
ing stone masons in 7he CITY. died
shortly before noon to-day, at his home,
No. $40 West Fifth street He was
50 years of age. and is survived by his
widow and five children.
Mr.. Comfy stepped on q nail in lath
in a building on which he was work.
ing about a week ago. Immediate at
tention was given to the injury, which
was not considered serious at the time.
Yesterday tetanus developed.
Drs. Pyle and Fahey attended the
patient all of last night and this morn
ing, but could do nothing to stay tho
progress of the dread malady.
Early this morning Mr.. Comfy was
stricken with convulsions. and then
lapsed into Inconsistencies. death re-
sulting later.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
NEW JERSEY JUNIORS
WIN THEIR SUIT

TRENTON, June 16--In the case Of
the New Jersey State Council. Junior
Order Of American Mechanics. against
the National Council. the Court Of
Errors and Appeals denied the right Of
the National Council to file an appeal
from the decision of Chancellor
Pitney restraining the National Coun-
Gil from establishing a rival State
council in New Jersey.
The decision holds that the appeal
was not filed within the required time
as fixed by the law of 1907.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
Marksmen Go to Aberdeen,

Seven marksmen representing the
Wawaset Gun Club of this city went
to Aberdeen, Nd, this morning, where
they are taking part in the shoot given
by the Aberdeen Gun Club this after
noon and under the direction of Les
ter S. German, a representative Of the
DUPONT Company. The party which
left French street station at 1896, in
cluded Messrs. Hartlove, Minner, Banks,
Foord, McKelvey, Koerner and Bur-
roughs There will be ten events. five
at seventy targets in strings of fifteen,
and five at 100 targets in strings o:
twenty.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
Messiek-Harrinston.

r. T. Messick and Miss Susan p.
Harrington, were married at the home
Of the brides parents at Harrington
on Saturday by the Rev. r. H. Adams.
After a brief wedding trip Mr.. aud
Mrs. Messick will live in Philadelphia
Mr.. Messick is a Delaware Railroad
conductor.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
Lenox Team Re-oraanized,

Having reorganized for the season
the Lenox roller polo team VIII play
its first game at the Country rink to-
morrow evening with the Springs fivs
William Hill has been named as mana
ger and Harry Goodwin has been re-
elected captain. Practice games will be
played at least once a week throughout
the summer months.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
Socks RasehaIl eames.

The Wilmington Field Club has an
open date for Saturday and would like
to hear from amateur baseball teams.
All Scholastic and Stanton preferred
Challenges may be sent to Aloysius
Mack, No. 215 East Front street
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
RshuiId rurnpIks In Auaust.

The work OF rebuilding the Lanaster
turnpike from the city line to Hockes-
sin will be started on August 1. The
John A. Kelly Company are the con-
tractors. The road will be finished on
October
Evening journal., 1908-06-16
VIII Build -Four Houses.

Building Inspector Johnson issued a
permit to-day to Roscoe c. Tindall 20
build four dwellings in Twentieth
street between washington and Jeffer-
son streets The cost of each house
will reach $4,000.
Evening journal., 1908-06-16

Germany now has fvs commercial high
schools at Leipsic, AK, Cologne. Franz
furt and Berlin.