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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
JURY IS HARD
To SECURE IN
MURDER CASE
Men to Pass Upon Guilt of
Williams Sarsby, Slayer
of Postofice Inspector,
Not Yet Secured.
ev Associated Press

jackson, Miss. April .3.-The worn
OF securing d jury to try William
Sorsby. slayer OF POsUOfiice Inspector
Charles Fitzgerald several months
ago is as difficult as it was expected
il would be- Every care Is being
taken by tEA state ia selecting tho
jurors. The original panel of two hun
dred special veniTemcn has been eX-
hauSted. The government is lending
aid 20 the state in the prosecution
and secret service men are watching
the veniremen and TePo-Sing 10 the
district attorney of the state as TO
their findings. FIXED opinions that
could not be removed by weight OF
evidence" is the excuse that is given
and the majority OF those excused. ap-
peared 20 be adverse 10 the defendant.
The girIishIo0king Wife of the defen-
danJ is in the courtroom constantly
and is Watching the proceedings
closely.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
FIRE IN FORT WORTH DESTROYS
PROPERTY VALUED AT S5.OOOOOO
AND CAUSES DEATH OF PERSONS
Republicans Want the
Payne Bill Amended

ion for reciprocity duty Of twenty
five cents per ton on iron ore, three
dollars per ton on pig iron and scrap
iron; duty of ten per cent on hides.
Amendment of the lumber schedule
Will be confined TO the prOYisO.
Fully fifty names of Republicans
will be signed 10 the petition by Mon
day The ways and means committee
today, upon motion of Fordney,- Of
Michigan. decided to report an amend
ment striking out the COuntervail ~
provisO on lumber. and. in their p=t'-
ton the opposition express desire
for a rule for considering the tariff
bill which will limit amendments in
the lumber schedule TO the prOviso
This makes it impossible to have a
vote on the question of free lumber,
or raising duties TO what they were
under the Dingley law.
The ways and means committee WI.
have another meeting before -
Payne bill Is considered in the house
for amendment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
BY Associated Press.

Fort Worth. Texas, April 3.-Fanned
by stiff wind, a fire which originated
m barn at Jennings avenue and
Petersmith street, in the southern pOr-
ton of the city, this afternoon swept
over an area Of ten blocks in length
and seven in width, destroyed proper
ty roughly estimated in excess of five
million dollars and caused the death
OF six persons.
The fire. which was in the fashionable
residence district, was beyond all con-
troll within fifteen minutes after its
outbreak, and was not checked until
dynamite was resOrted to four hours
late:.
ASSISTANCE FROM DALLAS.
The local FIRE department being I'M
able to cope with the situation, as
sistance was rushed from Dallas and
Weatherford on special trains, but
even with these Teinforcements the
spread Of the flames was not checked
until they had eaten their way to the
Texas and Pacific railroad reservation
on the east side. On the south the
tire was checked by the Texas ana
Pacific passenger depot. this steel and
stone structure forming a bulWaTk
that saved the Wholesale district OF
the city. which at one time was in
imminent danger.
SOME BUILDINGS DESTROYED.
The Te14s and Pacific round house
ADD twenty engines, the repair shops,
four churches, two public school
buildings and Walkers sanitarium
were among the buildings destroyed.
The burned district tonight is being
patrolled by troops to prevent footing
and it is estimated FIVE hundred fami-
lies are homeless. Many have gone
to Dallas, where shelter is offered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
POLICE OFFICER CARTER
KILLED By NEGRO WHOM he
HADPLACED UNDER ARREST
Priests Declare War
on the Anfi=CLeriCaLS

lacking paper was reinforced by two
other newspapers which rallied to
their support and in a retaliation the
clericals started a boycott against all
three publications aud also putting out
placards throughout the town bearing
the following inscription: Honor
and glory to Virgin Mary; no implOUS
paper received in this house
Further TO confuse the churchmen,
the newspapers mentioned have now
begun a crusade against what they
term the excessive number OF church
holidays observed in the republic
They assert that out of 365 days in
the year, 16S are observed as church
holidays.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
OXFORD THE
WINNER IN THE
66TH BOAT RACE
Cambridge Crew Could Not
Keep the Pace and Lost by
Three Boat Lengths.
81 Associated Press.

Putney, April 3.-In a nerve-racking
struggle today. Oxford won the sixty
sixth annual boat race from Cambridge
on the Thames, by three and a half
lengths, in the fast time OF nineteen
minutes and fifty seconds The Ok
onians, lead by X. c. Bourne. a fre~h-
man. who was rowing his first varsity
race. defeating D. &. Z. Stuart, who
thrice had brought his crew to vic
tCI:.
At the crack of the pistol. Bourne,
the Oxford stroke. caught the water
in the first and Immediately showed
his veteran opponent that Oxford
would fight il out from start to finish.
The crews quickly settled down to the
most thrilling race for years. first one
and then the other forging ahead,
until twO-thirds OF the course had
been covered. when the dark blues
superior weight and stamina began to
tell and they crossed the finish line
with a gradually increasing lead
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
BY Associated Press.

Washington, April 3.-Fearing the
demands they made for an oppoTtun-
ity to vote on some of the principal
schedules in the Payne bin might r.
suit in changes they consider more
disadvantageous than a provision now
in the bill, nearly thirty Republican
members of the house met today and
agreed upon the Changes they desire
to have submitted in the form OF con-
mittee amendments. There are abOu-
nifty or sixty of them the commit
tee Will report, including the stTill-
ing out of the contervaiIing provision
for coffee and duty on tea The Re
pUbliCans who met Today decided 20
send a petition to Chairman Payne
requesting the ways and means cor.
mittee to present the following con-
mite amendments to the Payne bill:
Amendments providing fOrty-fivC
cents per ton. or two thousand pounds.
on coal. and striking out the provis-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
ELECTROCUTED
WHILE MENDING
WIRE At HOUSE
Chicago Man Attempted to
Fix Telephone, But Touch
ed a Highly Charged Wire
and Was Killed.
b. AssocIated press.

Chicago, April While attempt
ing 70 end some trouble with a teIe-
phone, John Shedden was electro
cUted in his residence al Elsin last
evening.
Shortly after dinner the telephone
began ringing wildly. Mr.. Sheldon
went repeatedly TO the phone and
could hear nothing but buZZilg noise
Unable TO communicate with central.
he secured a pair of shears to cut
tle wire.
Are you sure that viii stop It
JOhn?' asked Mrs. Sheldon.
1T certainly" replied Sheldon as
he put the shears to the wire. only 10
fall back dead without a cry.
Investigation by the telephone
company revealed that the wire had
become crossed with large electric
fed wire from trolly road.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04

OVER THE VISIT
OF ROOSEVELT
The Strenuous One Will Re-
ceive a Royal Welcome
When He Arrives at
Naples.
- Associates Press.

Naples, April S.-As the time for
the arrival here of Theodore ROOSe-
welt approaches. the excitement OF the
people OF Naples increases. In the
belief that Mr.. Roosevelt would be
here for the better part of two days.
all kinds of arrangements were made
for his entertainment and the disap-
pointment Is coTTespondingly great as
it is realized that through DELAY TO
the Hamburg he will have only a few
hours here.
A magnificent apartment in one of
the best hotels has been prepared for
him for at least a few hours
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
BILLS READY TO
BE INTRODUCED WHEN
LEGISLATURE CONVENES
BY Associated Press.

Guadalajara. Mex. April 3.-Arch-
bishop Ortiz and the priests of the
Catholic church here have declared
war against the anti-clericals here
who are seeking to belittle the mirac-
Ulous power of the Virgin Mary. An
anti clerical newspaper charged the
priests with manufacturing appara
tons" in order to frighten the people
into believing that the Virgin Mary
was appearing at various places.
The archbishop in a sermon defend
ed the doctrine Of miracles and ad
juTed all members of the church to
remain firm in their faith. The at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
BY Associated Press.

Washington, April 3.-The pubhca-
ton today over the country OF the
Introduction by Representative Muir
dock. Of Kansas. OF a bill to call upon
1wenty-siX states to repay the govern
nent $4,000 600. distributed during
Andrew Jackson's administration,
was followed Immediately with flood
" kilograms from members, senators
and newspaper correspondents Tor
more light on the subject.
In 1896 there was n surplus IN the
federal treasury OF thirty eight million
4ollSrs- Congress authorized a dis
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
ST. Yves Wins Greatest
Marathon on Record
q Assoclated Press.

and Alfred Shrubb. of England, gave
up in the twenty fifth mile. Both
were completely exhausted in trying
70 keep up the terrific pace set by the
FTenchmaH
st. Yves. almost unknown, and who
figured but elittle in the forecasts of
the race, covered the Marathon dis
lance OF rs miles and 3S5 yards in
two hours and forty minutes. fifty and
three ifths second. a remarkable per
Torrance under the conditions, and
finished with sprint in good condi-
ton
ST yves took $4,000 Of tue prize
money. Dorando 81. SOC Hayes 81 500
and MalOney $1,000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
ey Associated Press.

New York. April 3.-Thirfy thou
sand people today Witnessed the run
ming OF the greatest Marathon ever
run in America. and in. all. except IN
point of the number Of contestants,
the greatest ever anywhere. The con-
test was held a. the National League
baseball park.
Henri ST. Yves. OF France. won;
Dorando, of Italy, second: John J..
Hayes, OF New York, third; and
Matthew MaloRey. Of YonkeTs, New
York, fourth.
Tom LongbOat, the Canadian Indian,
quit the track in the twentieth mile,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
HATTERS GET
LARGE SUMS
FROM UNIONS
American Federation of La
Dor Makes An Assessment
For Benefit of Striking
Men.
Rv Associated Press.

NeWaTk. Ark. ADriI G.-Money IN
large amounts began to pour into the
treasury of the United Hatters' o.
North America today as d result OF
the assessment of ali trades unions by
the American Federation Of Labor.
The assessment was ordered on Tues
dav. A check for 81 200 for the Must
cal Mutual Protective Association of
New York City was the first remit
lance 20 arrive
The haJters' Union today resumed
the payment Of weekly benefits to the
strikers L Is expected that $500 coo
yviu be raised by the assessment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
Instead of kidnapped
Boy Drowned i'm Pond

ner of the lads death. The hands
were covered with the mittens the
boy wore when he went through the
icS
Suspicion developed soon after the
little fellows disappearance that he
had been kidnapped. Rewards aggre-
eating 81 800 were offered for the
boys return and circulars were sent
broadcast all over the United States.
Tuman y. Moor. The boys father, has
prosecuted the search for his son far
and wide. He is supposed to be III
Chicago today investigating reports
that his son had been seen there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
MurdOCk Wants States
to Repay the Big Loan

tribution among the states upon
promise to repay upon demand OF the
secretary of the treasury. After
twenty eight millions had been dis
triouted, congress passed another law.
postpOning the payment of the fourth
inStallmenJ and Incorporating a
Joker" proviso that the money dis
tributed be subject 10 demand OF con-
eress instead OF the secretary OF the
treasury The distribution among
some of the southern states was as
follows.
South Carolina. SI.O5I 600; Georgia,
81 .O5I .nd0. Mississippi $3.50 o0O.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
By Associated Press.

Flint. Mich. April 3.-Instead of
having been kidnapped when he dis
appeared from his home here on Feb
TuaTy y, ten-year- Harold Moon
broke through the ice OF Thread Pond
and was drowned.
The long search for the boy, which
has been prosecuted in all parts of
the country, ended today when his
body was found floating in the pond
by Bert Robson. who had been search
ing for it there for days.
A pair of skates fastened to the
feet bore mute testimony to the man
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
ROOT Of
BOSTON WINS
SIx-DAY RACE
He and Bobby Walthour
Were in the Final Dash of
One Mi1e-Riders Covered
995 Miles.
Rx Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ca, April 3.-Leaiing 2.s
only rival By a wheels length, Eddie
Root, of Boston, won the six-;iav biess
Gle race at the yelodrome here tonight
from Bobby Walthour The thre,.
teams on even terms at the close OF
the long grind only covered 995 miles
and two laps. In the final mile sprint
the following riders took part:
Root for team Root and FOgIG-.
Walthour for WalthOur and Collins:
Cameron for Cameron and Mitten
Cameron was left in the final spur.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
LOCAL OPTION LAW VALID.

Fredericksburg. Va, April 3.-An
order from the supreme court OF Vfr-
ginfa. declaring the local option cleo
tom held here last May valid. was
received here today. Liquor dealers
closed their doors at II o'clock. This
is the first time Fredericksburg has
been dry in its history.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
NEW CITY BOYS VS..
EAST HILL RANGERS

The New City boys defeated the
East He'll Rangers yeste, day after
noon in one of the best games which
has been Witnessed on the local play
grounds this season. The score was
70 70 II in favor of the New City
team A nun Der Witnessed the game,
the boys playing well. under the lead
ershiD and instruction OF coaches.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
LIQUOR MAN ARRESTED.

Hattiesburg, Miss, April 81. p.
Barrett has been arrested here on two
accusations OF uniaWfuIly retailing
liquor. 1t is alleged that he has been
soliciting orders for a whiskey houss
located in another state. He will be
tried Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
TWo-YEAR-oLos RACE.

Ederby. Eng. April S.-Tle Os-
ma sion plate of zoe sOvereigns for
2-year-olds. distance four furlongs. vas
run here today and Won Oy Sol. joel >
Sundrop. !. B. Bryne's Tappertit was
second. and Z. HaTdy's colt lie
SmaTati third Seven horses ran
Among them were J. r. Keene's Black
Satin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
One Proposition VIII Be To
Bond State For Purpose
of Good Roads.
CLARK WILL FIGHT
FOR WALES CLAIM

REINFORCEMENT OF STATE
DISFRANcHISEMENT OF THE me
GRO, PROHIBITION AND MANY
OTHER MEASURES WILL BE IN
REDUCED HkSSEE IS
TAKING ON A BUSY AIR WITH
APPROACH OF SESSION.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
SERIOUS FIRE IN CHILE

Santiago. Chile, April 3.-A serious
fire that started today in the Gale
HueTfanos destroyed the cahle office
before the flames could Jc gotten
under control The losses are placed
al 81 coo .000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
swept Over An Area of Ten
Blocks in Length and
Seven in Width.
FINALLY CHECKED
BY USING DYNAMITE

ORIGINATED IN BARN IN FASH
IoNA5LE RESIDENCE DISTRICT
AND TANNED BY a STIFF
BREEZE WAS BEYOND CONTROL
WITHIN AN ASSISTANCE
WENT FROM DALLAS AND
WEATHERFORp.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
WILL CAME AT TT. MORGAN.

Montgomery. Ala, April 3.-The
Alabama coast artillery has been or
dered into camp a. Fort Morgan, Nay
] to ia for practice with the regulars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
COFFEE WAREHOUSE BURNED.

CaXlca. Mexico, April S-Thrc ,
large cotee warehouses belonging 70
ROsaline Sanchez were destroyed By
fire yesterday. causing d loss approx
mating Slg9.06u The store house was
filed with sacks Of coffee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
Dave Alexander Arrested
Shortly Afterwards For
the Murder.
OFFICER STABBED
NEAR THE HEART
AFTER RECEIVING THE FATAL
WOUND THE WOUNDED OFF.
GER FOLLOWED THE NEGRO
FOR FIFTY YARDS, FIRED TWO
SHOTS AT HIM AND FELL DEAD.

Mounted Police Officer X. J. Carter
was stabbed and killed shortly before
1 o'clock tlis morning by a negro
whom he had placed under arrest and
was taking To a patrol box to send
to the city jail Dave Alexander, col
Ored, was arrested shortly afler.
wards at his home in Luke's alley. and
is held charged with the murder.
The report OF the officers dea n
reached the police station shortly be-
fore 1 O'Clock, and within five minutes
Marshal Sanders, Captain Hall. Sherin
Van Pelt and a half dozen other on
GERS were on the scene and found The
body of the dead officer, lying nea-
the corner of Aragon street and Lukc's
allet.
A TERRIBLE WOUND.
In the breast of the officer was
gaping wound, showing where the
knife had penetrated, touching a vital
spot Another cut appeared on the
hand, another on the chin, while sim
another had struck the left arm above
the wrist. The one III the breast was
just to the right OF the heart, and
the knife had passed through the coat
and large number OF warrants ard
subpOenaes i'm the inside pocket.
These wounds and the ground along
the streets showed that the Officer
and negro had terrible figlt Tie
point where it occurred is in an isolst-
ed section OF the city, where no ono
but negroes would have seen or heard
IT, Blood on the sand showed whers
the officer had received the wound
which caused his death, and Il could
9's0 he See8s that the negro hgd thea
fed, The officer followed and fired
two shots at the man. the reports ~
which We're heard at WTights mn
by tAe watchman.
NEGRO ARRESTED
The first clue the officers had Was
when a negro woman appeared at the
station and wanted TO get the bond OF
her husband signed. She knew he rad
been arrested by mounted officer.
but did not know of Ia murder. She
was detained ana the officers at once
began search for her husband. The
entire section was secured and then
Officers Reed and Simpson paid an
other visit to the house where the
negro resided, to find him in. He did
not resist arrest and claimed he was
innocent His torn clothing, however,
showed that he had been in a fighE
Of some kind and he was quickly
sent 10 the city jail, and there Held
pending a further investigation.
The murdered officer was about "A
years of age. and had been a member
of the police department about six
or eight months. HIS former home
was in Jacksonville.
The negro alleged 10 be the mur-
dereT is about 40 or - years OF ace.
slender in build and about ; feet
inches in height
The body of tde officer was moved
to the police station and placed on n
table in the assembly room, where Il
viii be viewed by the coroner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
NOTED CHURCH
CASE SETTLED
BY DECISION
Cumberland Presbyterian
Church of Tennessee Wins
Case Before Supreme
Court For Two Years.
g. AssoeIated Press.

Nashville, Tenn, April S.-The Cum
berland Presbyterian church in Ten
nessCe this afternoon won the noted
church case with which the Tennes-
see supreme court has been wrestling
tor two years.
The supreme court holds that steps
sought TO be taken by a portion Of
tne Cumberland Presbyterian church
in uniting with the Presbyterian, l.
=. A. is not effective: that the Cunt
bZerland Presbyterian church still eN-
lists and its members SIN retain lis
creed, doctrines, etc.
IL held the uniOnists allied them
selves with the different churches aud
doctrines. The Cumberiands are Civ
N the caurch property and the Union
sts 10 not have right or title to II.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
BIG GOLD SHIPMENT.

New York. April 3.-CrOssman x
Sefeken today engaged S5o0,OOo IN
gold coin for shipment 10 Rio de j.
aeiro, Brazil, on Monday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
SHERIFF SALE.

Will be sold before The court house
door in the city of Brunswick, Glynn
county, Georgia, during The legal hours
of sale, on the first Tuesday in Aprti
next, the following described proper
ty to-wit: That certain lot or parcel
CT land situate lying and being in the
city Of Brunswick, Glynn county, Geor-
gia, and designated on the official map
of said city as the eastern half of Old
Town lot No. 1854. Levied on and TO
be sold as the property OF b. L. Jo;-
dan, under and by virtue of an exc
cution issued from the superior court
Of Glynn county, in favor of J. S, Pc
terson, and against Joe Hassell, prin-
cipal, and b l.. Jordan and Ssl. Ga
zaway as securities. VIM. n. 5errie,
Sheriff.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
NOTICE

Georgia -Glynn County.
W .lliam Dukes VS.. Jessie Dukes
Libel for divorce in Glynn Superior
Court, May term, 1908.
To the defendant, Jessie Dukes
You are hereby required to appear,
personally or by attorney, at the mex
term of the superior court of said
county on the third Monday in May,
1909, then and there 10 answer the
plaintiff upon the merits of the fore
going petition. In default whereof
the court will proceed as to justice
shall appertain.
This service is made by publica
ton under an order granted by me
Hon. r. A. Parker, Judge of said
court on the 23e day of March, 1909
requiring the same to be done.
Witness the Hon. r. A. Parker
judge Of said court, this the 25th day
OF March, 1903
n. r. du Bignon,
Clerk Superior Court, Glynn County
Ga.
Max Isaac,
Plaintiffs Attorney
Mich 26-3g, Apr GLIB
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
SHERIFF SALE.

Will be sold on the first Tuesday in
April next before the court house in
the city Of Brunswick, Glynn county,
during the legal hours of sale, the
following property, to-wit: That GER
tain lot or parcel of land containing
G 1-2 acres more or less, situate lying
and being in the 1856 district, G. NJ,
Giynn county, and bounded as follows:
On the north by lands of D. c. Bacon.
Sterling and Evelyn public road;
south by lands Of Robert Allen; west
by land OF Richmond Brooks, and
east by public road running from
Sterling to Pyles marsh Levied on
as the property of Mrs. NJ Isaac I'M
der and by virtue OF an execution is
sued from Glynn superior court in
favor of the Mccall Company and
against Mrs. NJ. Isaac.
VIM. RI. Beriie.
Sheriff. G. Co., Georgia.
March 10th, 1893