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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27

The annual and farewell message
of Mayor c. c. Goodman. which in
oluded annual reports of the various
officers and heads of departments, in
which he said never before in the
history of our city have our people
shown the interest in beautifying their
homes as they have done this year"
stating that a large amount Of the
credit for this Improvement is due to
the good women of Pensacola, was
presented to the city council at its
meeting last night, the reading OF
that portion of the message contain
ing the reports of officers, etc, being
dispensed with, the aldermen, with
the exception of Aldermen Meyer and
Andrews, voting that such action be
taken.
The city as a whole has shown
great improvements over any pre-
Vious year." says the mayor in his
message, which is due largely to the
cooperation of the officers of the city
and the members of your honorable
body"
Referring to the increase in bank
deposits, the mayor said: The de-
posits in our banks are steadily in
creasing while one of our banks has
increased it's capital stock $500 900.
The building and loan associations
also show a Healthy Increase oSeF
previous years. This all goes to show
that our people as whole are pros
porous"
The mayor recommended that an
additional storm water sewer be built
TO take care of the water from Butch
er Pen pond. i'm the northwestern por-
tion of the city. stating that the pres
ent system is not large enouh to take
care of this water in addition to the
water from Long Hollow, in the
northeastern portion of the city, dur
ing heavy rains
In his message, which was received
and filed. the mayor thanked the mem
bers of the council, the officers or The
city and the members of the boards
for their cooperation during the past
year. which, he said, has been a very
satisfying year because OF the mar
mony that has existed between the
mayor and the council and the mayor
and the boards.
NO OIL TANK WAGON.
The finance committee declined 70
comply with the request of the city
board of health for an appropriation
of $500 for the purpose of purchasing
a tank. wagon and mule for the dis
tribution of oil and disinfectants. The
committee is of the opinion that 1t is
inadvisable at this time to make the
appropriation. The committees's re-
commentator was adopted.
CITY WATER PLANT.
statement of earnings of the city
water works from July I, 1908, to
March 81. 1909. a period Of nine
months, showed the total receipts to
Continued on Page TwOD
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
KNOWLES
IN PLAYING OFF
TIE LOSES CUP
ERROR DISCOVERED IN HIS SCORE
OF TUESDAY, WHICH TIED HIM
WITH MEMPHIS MAN, AND THE
LATTER WON.
Rv Associated Press.

Memphis, Tenn, May 26.-The
transfer of the cup for the low score
in the championship qualifying round,
the finish Of the first round of the
championship match play and the
qualification of four minor flights
were features of the second days play
in the eighth annual tournament OF
the Southern Golf Association on the
Memphis Country Club links today.
An unfortunate mistake deprived
Ellis Knowles. of Pensacola, of his Isl
in the qualifying round and made 1t
1872. tying him with Jack Darlington,
of this city for the low score r G.
Bush, of New Orleans, who paired
with Knowles in yesterdays play,
credited Knowles with five for the fif-
teenth hole in the afternoon round.
Knowles discovered the mistake late
last night and reported il TO the tour
nament committee this morning.
Knowles said he should have been
given six for that hole, and that raised
his total to 162.
The committee ordered an eighteen
hole pIay-off for the low score cup,
and Darlington won with a Temarka-
BILE IS against KnOwles's So.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
SENATE TALKS
SEVEN HOURS On
TARIFF On SUGAR
M'EVERY OF LOUISIANA, De
CLARES THERE is A CHANGE
OF SENTIMENT IN THE SOUTH
REGARDING THE SUBJECT OF
TARIFF.
By Associated Press.

Washington, May 26.-For more
than seven hours today the senate
as engaged in a discussion of sugar
as that subject is involved in the tar
if bill, which is now pending
Beginning with the effort by Sen
ator McEneTy, the Louisiana Demo-
cratic protectiOnist, there were four
set speeches. Three of these were
in support of the sugar schedule as
re ported from the committee on fl
nance, while thet fourth vas a plea
for material reduction.
Continuing the speech begun yes
terday. Senator McEnery made an
earnest plea for stiff protection, not
only because of the necessity of such
policy in the interest of revenue, but
because, as he declared, such course
would render the United States indie
pendent of other countries He as
serted there had been a change O.
sentiment in the south on the SUBJ
ject of protection.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
DIRECTOR Of
CENSUS BUREAU
Steps DOWN
DID NOT CARE TO BE SUBORDI-
NATE TO SECRETARY NAGEL OF
BUREAU OF COMMERCE AND
LABOR, WITH WHOM HE HAD
CONTROVERSY.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, May 26-S. n. D.
North, director of the census, has
rendered his resignation to President
Taft, and it was accepted today. His
resignation is the direct result of his
recent controversy with Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor Nagel
Director North held 10 the BELIEF
that the census bureau was an indie
pendent institution and he was re-
sponsible only to the president. A
congressional enactment put the cen
sus bureau under the department of
commerce. and labor, however, and
Secretary Nagel felt, in spite OF the
great powers conferred by congress
upon the director that that official
should not be subordinate to cabinet
officer in charge of the department.
1t was because of this friction that
Director North was finally forced TO
step out.
E. Dana Durand, now deputy com
missioner of corporations, has been
named to succeed North.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
TRAINS TIED
Up ON ACCOUNT
Of HEAVY RAINS
MOBILE & OHIO. NJ. o. g. NJ. {. AND
ALABAMA e. VICKSBURG ROADS
CANNOT MOVE TRAINS, WHICH
ARE WATER BOUND.
Rv Associated Press.

Meridian. Miss. May 26.-All trains
on the Mobile and Ohio, New Orleans
and North Eastern and Alabama and
Vicksburg railroads between Meridian
and Mobile, and New Orleans and
Jackson. are completely water bound
since last night. The Mobile and
Ohio and Northeastern railroads are
covered with three feet of water a
distance of four miles from the Okla
tibbaha river. The river rose twenty
eight feet during the past twenty four
hours and is still rising
Wash-outs are reported in many
sections
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
BY Associates Press.

Chicago, May ga slight earth
Quake shock lasting ONLY a few sec
ends was felt in the states of In
diana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan,
Iowa and contiguous territory begin
ming at Sal o'clock this morning.
Early reports covered a territory from
Springfield, Ill, through Davenport,
Iowa. and GAINESVILLE, Wis, east 10
MuskCgeOn, Mich.
Throughout the territory effected
the only damage reported was or
u,iraor nature. Several small fires
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
King EDWARDS MinOru
Wins the Epson Derby

eIham's William the Fourth was thirC
The American crack, Sir Martin, own
Ell by Louis Winans, an American
resident of London, and bred in Ken
lucky by John E Madden. by whom
so much was expected, was nowhere
in the race, and fell Gown.
MiEoru scored his victory by head
only, while half a length divided the
Sc cond and third horses. The victory
of the kings horse was greeted by an
outburSt of enthusiasm, the equal OF
which never has been witnessed at
Epson
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
BY AssocIated Press.

Washington, May 26.-If the SUI
preme court of the United States
next Tuesday sentences former Sher-
iff Snipp and the five other residents
o. Chattanooga, to prison for con-
tempt of court, as result of the
lynching of Ed. Johnson, a negro, the
Tennessee congressional delegation
will probably appeal to President Taft
to pardon the offenders. Informally
the case has been discussed by the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
Earthquake Shocks
Felt i'm Many States

were started by the overturning o.
stoves and many chimneys were raz-
ed Aurora, Ill. is said to have suf-
fered particularly in this respect In
this city the shock was generally felt
but in the great majority of cases
was attributed to ordinary causes,
such as the passage of street cars,
elevated trains, blasting in distant
quarTies or the passage of structural
irOE on Dig trucks through the streets.
Damage in Chicago. as elsewhere, was
confined 10 the breaking of dishes and
ornaments shaken from mantels or Ia
bles
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
SENATE PASSES "A BILLS
TO THIRD READING AT
AFTERNOON SESSION
A New Orleans Man
SWindIes Many Hotels

time has been endeavoring to put an
end to the operations of six clever
manirulators who have doped the no.
tel keepers of New York, Chicago,
Philadelphia, St. Louis, Kansas City,
Milwaukee, Denver, Salt Lake City,
Los Angeles and San Francisco.
According to the Los Angeles po-
lice, Taylor's method was to pur-
chase a small draft from bank, have
it photographed and then fill in the
copy with the desired figures and sig
natures.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
LAST REGULAR MEETING OF
THE OLD BOARD OF ALDERMEN
viii Ask For Pardon
if Given Jail Sentence

senators and representatives. but the
ccnCensus of opinion is that no steps
should be taken until the court inn
poses sentence. The appeal to the
president would raise an unique
question as to the authority of the
president to pardon persons who had
been convicted of contempt. The
exercise of the pardoning power
would be made more delicate in this
instance, by reason of tae offense
being against the head of co-ordi-
nate branch of the government
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
Mayors Farewell Message
Read, in Which He Makes
Recommendations.
OPERATING WATER
PLANT AT A PROFIT

TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR FIRST NINE
MONTHS S39,455.4e, WHILE EX-
PENsE OF INCORPORATING, IN
GLIDING MANY IMPROVEMENTS
$50, 4s4-CANNOT PAVE HAYNE
STREET AT PRESENT-ALDER.
MAN WILLIAMS TO INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE AT NEXT MEETING
RELATING TO TARRACONA
STREET.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
BY AssoeIated Press.

Atlanta. Ca. May 26.-The tension
in the Georgia railroad fiTemen's
strike is increasing with every hours
delay in settling the race question IN
volved. This is the attitude in which
the negotiations for terminating the
strike were conducted today. United
States mails held up since at the be-
ginning of the week. a dozen counties
facing Decentralization Of business, and
the race issue brought continually into
unwholesome prominence were the
factors which spurred negotiations
through the hours of discussion. Al
though no statements were made as
to the ground covered, it is learned
that a very quick settlement is looked
for. provided any agreement can be
reached.
NO PLANS FOR SERVICE.
No plan for starting train service
was reported by any conferees to-
night The question of putting guards
on trains is mentioned as a last re-
sort, and to be avoided by all means
on account of the animOsity ii might
stir up. An agreement to arbttrate
appears to he the only other means OF
starting trains. and there is some
doubt whether the mere fact that
such an agreement would remove the
DANGER to such of the negro fremen
as might work pending the final set
Element
Reports late tonight from counties
affected say that perfect order pre-
walls and expressions of opinion IA
vorable to the strikers predominated
throughout the strike territory.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
BY Associates Press.

EPSON. Eng. May .26.-The EPSON
derby, the classic event of the Eng
lish turf and the blue ribbon feature
of the racing season, was run here to-
dav and won by King Edwards Min
orrr. In this victory the famous bay
colt has made history. today being
the first occasion on which the great
est o. all fat races on the turf has
been won by an animal belonging
TO q reigning monarch. w. RappealS
Louvefa was second and Lord Mich
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
One Requires Newspapers to
Mark Paid Matter as
Advertising.
GENERAL REVENUE
BILL IN THE HOUSE

ALL OF AFTERNOON SESSION DE-
VOTED TO DISCUSSION OF THE
MEASURE-ATTEPMT TO LOW
Err TAX ON EXPRESS COMPAN-
les FAILED-STokES'S LOAN
SHARK BILL GOES TO THRU
READING IN SENATE AFTER
AMENDMENT EXCEPTING THE
BUILDING AND LOAN AssocIA-
TIOS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
TENSION INCREASING
WITH EVERY HOUR IN
GEORGIA r. r. STRIKE
BY Associated Press.

San Francisco, May 26.-GeOrge
W. Taylor, son OF a business man OF
New Orleans, was arrested here yes
terday on receipt of advices from Los
Angeles, where he is wanted on a
charge of having swindled several OF
the large hotels. 1t is said that the
Hotel Mems Association had offered
a reward of $4,000 Cor his apprehen-
sion.
According to the officers of that or
ganiZation, the association for some
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
FOUND GUILTY
Of FRAUDULENT
USE Of MAILS
CHARLES &. DAVIS, PROMINENT
ATTORNEY OF ROME, GA, SEN
TENcEp TO SERVE TERM OF
FIFTEEN MONTHS IN PRISON.
ev Asscciated Press.

Rome, Ga, May 26.-Charles E. Da-
Wis, a prominent local attorney. was
found guilty in the federal court here
today of using the mails for fraudu-
lent purposes, and sentenced 10 serve
fifteen months in the Atlanta federal
prison and pay A fine of $500.
A motion for a new trial was made
and the hearing set for June ,. Da-
Wis was released on $500 bond.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
Negro Section Foreman
Caused Many Wrecks

of the wrecks were on the Grand
Cane section where Moseley was for
meTly foreman. Moseley was trans
ferred about eight months ago, and
a " hits foreman was placed in charge
of the Grand Cane section. The ofii-
GERS aliege thar Moseley tempered
with switches. took fish plates on tae
rails and did other mischief in an
effort to reflect upon the section work
OF his successor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
Fighting for the Fortune
of Millionaire SpreCkIeS

The matter at the bar is the de-
murTer fled by John d. Spreckels
and Adolph Spreckels to the petition
for a partial distribution entered by
Rudolph and Claus Spreckels, execu-
tors under the will.
The protestants are the two chill
dren ignored by the terms of the
will and the argument on the de
murTer may be the first step in
great will contest in California.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
BY Associated Press.

San Francisco. May 26.-The con-
test involving the estate o. the late
Claud Spreckels. the sugar magnet
who left vast fortune divided be-
tween his widow and three of his
children to the exclusion of his other
two sons, viii be begun July 19 &C
cording 10 a decision of Probate Judge
Coney.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
BY Associates Press.

Mansfield, La, May 26.-John Nose
lev. a negro section foreman, on the
Texas and Pacific railroad, was
brought here today by officers o. De-
Soto parish and locked up OF TIE
charge of having maliciously caused
several wrecks on that railroad Three
trainmen have lost their lives IN these
wrecks, which have been occurring
periodically ever since last fan. All
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
MERCHANT KILLED.

Somerset, KY, May ga tele-
phone message from SteaTns, thirty
miles south of here, says G. S. Dud-
ley, a merchant of Burnside, was in
stantly killed in an overturning ca
boose on one of the Stearns Coal
Companys trains near Stearns today.
The report also says that five other
men were badly injured in the wreck.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
THE WALKING TEST.

Washington, May 26.-Captain H. r.
Lay and Captain Mason Gullick, of
the United States marine corps, sta
toned in this city. completed the fifty
mile walk prescribed for all officers
of the marine corps. in one instead of
three days, as is allowed by the regu-
IatiOns for the walking test.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
FOUR PERSONS DROWNED.

Detroit, Mich, May 26.-Four per
sons were drowned and four others
rescued from capsiZed gasoline
launch which was carried through the
sluice gates of the dam of the Con-
sol ilted Water Power Company of
this city last night and dashed TO the
rocks below.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
ROOSEVELT BACK AT NAIROBL

Nairobi. B. z. A, May 2S.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt and the members of
his party came into Nairobi this af-
ternoon from the Heatly ranch,
where they have been hunting. To-
night and tomorrow Mr.. Roosevelt
will Re the guest of F. J. Jackson,
acting ogv ernor of the protectorate
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
COL. COX VERY ILL.

Louisville Ky, May 26.-Colonel
AttiIIa Cox, president of the Louis
Vile, Henderson and st. Louis Rail-
way, and prominent in financial cir
cIes, is critically i'll at his home here
o. arteTiaI troubles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
COTTON MEN ADJOURN.

Richmond, Va, May 26.-The con-
vention o. American Cotton Manufae-
turers was brought to a close this af-
ternoon with the election of the fol-
lowing officers President, l.. w.
Parker. GTeenvilIe, 5. c.; vice presl-
dent. c. K. Oliver, of Baltimore.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
LORIMER is NEW
ILLINOIS SENATOR.
BY Associated Press.

- Springfield, May 26-Con-
gresham VIM. Lorimer, of Chi
cago. is junior United States
senator from Illinois. He was
elected on the 95th ballot in
the joint assembly today by
coalition of the Democratic
and Republican votes, TO fill
the vacancy which has existed
in the national senate at Wash
ington since Albert ]. Hop
kins's term expired March
last.
The deadlock had existed
since last January.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
VALET GOT THREE MONTHS.

London. May 26.-A discharged va
let of A G. Vanderbilt. arrested re-
Gently, charged with the theft from
Mr.. Vanderbilt's residence in Park
Lane last April of a number of valua-
bIe pearls, was today sent to three
months IMPRISONMENT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
TWO AMERICANS WIN.

Paris, May 26.-Two Americans
won at Tremblay today. Fl. B. Dur
yeas Wanda III, came in first in the
prix Relset and w. X. Vanderbilts
Seasick IL, won the prix Edgar Gill
lois.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
MUCH RULLIoN.

London, May 26.-Bullion amount
ing to $4,000 pounds was taken into
the Bank of England on balance to-
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
UPRISING OF PEASANTS.

Madrid, May 26.-An uprising OF
tne peasants similar 10 that which oc-
CURED a few years ago in AndalUsia
is now threatened in Gallicia. where
the country people are reported to be
burning the crops and the forests.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
Race Question is Being
Brought Continuously
Into Prominence.
BUSINESS IS
DEMORALIZED

LENGTHY CONFERENCE HELD IN
EFFORT TO GET RAILWAY TO
SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION, AND
A QUICK SETTLEMENT IS
LOOKED FOR IF THIS CAN BE
SECURED-WILL PUT GUARDS
ON TRAINS ONLY AS A LAST
RESORT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27
MANY VESSELS DESTROYED.

Bnboa, Spain, May Pa violent
TEMPEST has been raging on the Bill
5ao coast. More than sixty vessels
OF the fishing fleet have foundered
and il is estimated that one hundred
fishermen have been drowned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27

CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-27

Continued on Page Two.)
The Washington times., 1909-06-17
FRANKLIN IS HELD
FOR EMREZZLEMENT
Bail of Army Officer Fixed at
$4,000, With Promise of
Speedy Trial.

PEW YORK. June 17.-An Indictment
charging embezzIement and larceny Of
OF $3.50 has been found against Capt
Thomas Franklin, commissary depart
ment Of the army, by the Federal grand
jury of the Southern district of New
York
The accused officer is charged with
embezzling funds placed In his care
while in charge of the cadets mess at
West Point. He is also charged with
embeZZlemnnt from the United States
Government, and with presenting false
vouchers for approval BAH in the
sum of $4,000 was fixed and the officer
will be brought to trial as quickly as
possible. Captain Franklin was on duty
in the Philippines when the charges
were first brought against him, ai'd he
was ordered to the United Stat IS 10
answer them. His friends predit Il he
viii be able to clear himself of all
blame.
Captain Franklin is credited with
having made wonderful Improvement in
the cadets mess at West Point, and to
have revolutionized the system of ac-
counting. He was stationed at the Mil
itary Academy six years ago.
The Washington times., 1909-06-17
CLERK
PASSES 90 YEARS
Edward Warren, a Well
Known Government Clerk,
Celebrates Birthday.

Edward F. Warren, who has charge
of the Postmaster Generals mail. is to-
day celebrating his fftieth birthday.
He was born in Washington, D. c.,
June Il, 1859, and was educated in the
local public schools. He learned the
trade of undertaken under the late
John R. Wright and remained with him
until July, 1882. when he was appointed
clerk in the Postoffice under Postmas-
ter Anger, where he served until 1891
Then he took up his profession for nine
years but went back into the govern
mental service IN November. 1909
Mr.. Warren is 4 member of Lafayette
Lodge No. 10, A. F. and a NJ. He has
been a member of the Golden Cross for
eighteen years.
The Washington times., 1909-06-17
HAWKINS MARRIED
TO KENTUCKY GIRL

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS. N. J.. June
Nv. ". Hawkins. manager of the
Western division of The United Press.
with his headquarters at san Francisco.
was married today to Miss Margaret F.
Wright. Of Louisville, Ky.
The bride is the daughter of Mai. J.
NJ. Wright, of ouisyiile. marshal of
the United states Supreme Court
The Washington times., 1909-06-17
KICKED ON Sims;
RICH WIFE SUES
Entries in Diary Brought TO Court
in St. Louis Divorce
Case

ST. LOUIS, June 17.-At the trial OF
her divorce suit against Fred ]. Meyer.
Mrs. Meyer. who is wealthy, read from
a memorandum book, In which she had
recorded abusive names applied 10 her
by her husband, former street car
conductor, fourteen years her JUROR
Most OF the epithets were such that she
preferred to show them TO the court in
writing or TO repeat them in a whisper
Referring to the memorandum book
Mrs Meyer read: May I2 1g02-Hus-
band kicked me on the shins"
7 sent my husband to college afCer
we we're married" she testified. He
studied pharmacy He is always de-
manding money, Is cranky and sullen. :"
The Washington times., 1909-06-17

The Circuit Court for the City, Judge
J. p. Thornton presiding, has been busy
this morning with he case of G. e.
Sullivan VS.. the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany. This is a suit for $40, 600 damages
for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tanned by the plaintiff In a collision be-
tween a steam engine and an electric
train of the defendant company at the
corner Of Cameron and Henry streets on
the evening of February q, 190S