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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
BY Associated Press.

Tallahassee, Fla, Feb. 2.-There
have recently been held a number of
important conferences between the
trustees of the internal improvement
fund of Florida and the board Of drain
age commissioners of Florida on the
one hand, and certain officers of the
land companies owning large tracts in
the Everglades region and other inter
ested parties, on the other hand, with
a. view of reaching an agreement to
expedite the work of draining the
swamp and overfoWed lands in south
ern Florida.
, These conferences have resulted in
the execution of a preliminary agree
ment by all interested parties, which
agreement is to be submitted to the
Boards of directors of the several land
companies, and If ratified by such d.
rectors will result in ~the dismissal OF
the several cases now pending before
the supreme court of the United
States instituted by the several land
companies in an effort to have de-
clared invalid the act of the Iegisla-
ture of 1907 creating the board of
drainage commissioners, fixing a
drainage tax upon large areas in the
southern peninsula, principally owned
by said land companies.
The agreement which has been
reached, if ratified by the directors of
the land companies, provides that the
said land companies shall pay all
draiRage taxes provided for by the act
OF l44I and that, the. trustees of the
internal imprisonment fund and the
board Of drainage commissioners shall
at once advertise for bids for the con-
struction of from one hundred and
fifty to two hundred miles of drainage
canals in the Everglades section. It is
contemplated that these canals shall
be completed within three years. 1t
is believed that the cutting of these
canals contemplated and the cutting
of other lateral canals by land owners
into the large main canals will ef
fectually drain the larger portion of
the Everglades, thus placing that ter.
ritory in a condition to be peopled and
cultivated successfully.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
THIRTY-FOUR
LOST LIVES
COUNT SHOWS THIS NUMBER
KILLED I'M THE KENTUCKY
MINE DISASTER, AS WELL AS
MANY INJURED.

Drakesboro, KY, Feb. .-Thirty-four
miners are known to have been killed,
two are missing and fifteen are in
jured as the result of on explosion in
the Browder coal mine yesterday. One
hundred men were in the two wings
Of the mine at the time of the explo-
sion, but fifty in the west wing es-
capped uninjured. The others were IN
the east wing where the explosion oc-
Cured and it is believed the death
list will reach thirty-fve.
The dead were all residents of this
section, about half of whom were
whites and the rent negroes.
AS a result of the disaster all the
mines in the vicinity were closed
down today, the men Offering to help
in the rescue work.
While an accurate estimate of the
number working when the explosion
occurred is not possible, it is believed
but few, if any. remain in the mine.
It is thought that gas ignited by
one of the miners striking match
caused the explosion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
CHARGE MADE Of
PART|SANSH|P
DEMOCRATS CLAIM REPUBLICANS
ARE NOT ACTING FAIRLY IN
THE MATTER OF APPOINTING
CENSUS ENUMERAToRs.>
By Associated Press,

Washington, Feb. 2.-An animated
political debate enlivened the Session
of the house today. Charges of parti-
sanship were made in appointing cen
sus enumerators, the Democrats in
sisting that a non-partisan census is
impossible unless the enumerators are
appointed from both political parties.
Reading a letter said to have been
written by Representative Grow of
Missouri, telling one of his constitu-
ents that if he would receive an ap-
pofntment as census enumerator he
would have the certain relative
strength of the insurgents" and
regular" Republicans, Robinson, of
Arkansas, attacked the census bill in
the house today. The letter was al
legged to contain a statement that the
work of census enumerator has to be
such as any enthusiastic Republican
would be glad to do and not conflict
with his duty as an enumerator." 1t
also stated that extra work would be
outlined at the time of the appoint
ment, so he need not accept 1t II he
did not desire to do what was asked
of him.
After a long debate the census bill
was passed, providing for an amend
ment to the present law SO there will
be enumeration of cattle slaughtered
and hides procured in the country
slaughtering houses together with a
provision for the enumeration in the
formation concerning irrigated lands.
In the senate the urgent deficiency
and army bills were passed carrying a
combined appropriation of one hum
dred and two million dollars.
The postal savings bank bill was
discussed at length.
The bill exempting certificates of in
debtedness and requiring payment or
the principal of the Panama canal
bonds in gold, previously passed by
the house, was acted upon favOrably.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
INVESTIGATION INTO COST
OF LIVING TO BE HURRIED

Washington. Feb. 2.-F,rankly admit
ting fear that a prolonged investiga-
tion of the increased cost Of living by
the ways and means committee of the
house, or as proyided for by any Of the
rival resolutions, might drag through
the summer and work to the disad-
vantage of Republicans in the elec-
tons next fail, the senate finance COM
mittee today formulated a program for
p quick and sharp inquiry. As a re-
suit, Senator Lodge introduced in the
senate q resolution providing for the
appointment cf select committee OF
hve senators to do the work
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
BY Associated Press.

Trenton, Ga, Feb. 2.-Deciding to
personally look after the states in
terests in his fig. t to close Re CurtHn
distillery at Rising Fawn, which has
resulted in clashes with the federal
authorities and the arrest Of two gov
ernment officials, Judge A. W. Fite, of
the superior court, arrived here today.
Accompanied by Solicitor I. c. Miller,
he convened court for the preliminary
hearing Of United States Storekeeper
and Gauger Ben c. Thompson, arrest
ed yesterday at the distillery, on the
charge OF resisting state officers.
Thompson was bound over in the sum
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
BY Associated Press.

New Orleans. Feb. 2-Members CT
The Central American colony here say
that it is only question Of few days
before General Estrada will have
taken possession Of Nanagua. EX-
pressing his satisfaction at Gen.
Chamorro's march on the Nicaraguan
capital, Consul General Richard Suss-
man, representing the Estrada govern
ment in this section CT the United
States, said;
Nothing will now stop the advance
of the great fighter, This is the coup
which has been planned all along.
Chamorro was TO 20 ahead with LOCO
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
Believed That Gen. Estrada VIII
Take Managua at Early Date

picked men and force his way to the
capital. and the other generals, with
the 1000 reserves, were 10 hold back
VasJuez from going to NadriZ's rescue.
The next few days will be history
makers for Nicaragua, General Cha
MORO will go on and take Managua
and drive out Nadriz and his army.
Madriz has no army. Al of his men
are CCnScripts and the stories of Cha
MORO being cut OF from supplies are
ridiculous. ChamoTro is the idol of
the people OF Chontales and the very
fact that he has made forced marches
through the country to Tiupapa shows
that he has had aid all along the way
fiom friendly country people"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
WAS
WOOD CHOPPER
WIFE RECOGNIZES HUSBAND
FROM WHOM SHE HAD BEEN
SEPARATED SINCE THE CIVIL
WAR.
BY Associated Press.

Wabash, Ind, Feb. 2-In wood
chopper at work near her home, Mrs.
Albert Holly today recognized her hus-
band, whom she had not seen since
he marched away as a soldier in the
Civil war, AZ years ago. She believed
he was killed in battle and sold her
home and moved away. He could not
find her when he returned from the
south and became wondering carpen-
ter.
Mrs. Holly was married to Jam
Stull a few years after the war For
forty years they lived happily together.
Stull was a, motorman here and ten
months ago he was thrown from his
car and killed.
Holly and his wife are to be remar-
ried, just as an evidence of good faith.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
AN AGREEMENT
OR A RUPTURE
ONE OR THE OTHER WILL OCCUR
TODAY IN NEGOTIATIONS PEND.
ING BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES AND GERMANY.
BY Associated Press,

Washington, Feb. 2.-It was an
nounced at the state department to-
day that either a complete agreement
or a rupture between Germany and
the United States on the present tariff
negotiations might be expected tomor-
row. The cattle and meat inspection
issues are the sole stumbling blocks.
While no specific information is OBJ
tainable it is generally believed an un-
derstanding has been reached regard
ing the tariq by which both countries
have made material concessions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
Judge Fite Personally, Looks
After the interests of Georgia

of $500 for his appearance at the next
term of the Dade county court.
The court took the stand that from
the evidence Thompson pleaded guilty
of violating the prohibition laws of
the state which prohibit the manufac-
ture of whiskey and that Collector of
Internal Revenue Bucker and every
other person aiding in the manufac-
ture Of whiskey in Georgia is guilty of
the same offense.
Il can't anticipate what action the
federal court will take in this case, -
said Judge Fite. but I intend to see
that my court is protected to the last
stand"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03

The Mallory homestead property at
the corner of Palafox and Wright
streets, considered to be some of the
most valuable property In the city,
changed hands yesterday, Bullock &
Caldwell and associates, who are not
mentioned in the transaction, pur~
chasing 1t from the Pensacola Invest
ment Co. for $4,000, It is the inten-
ton of the new owners to improve
the property at once by erecting a.
swostory brick building, facing on
both Wright and Palafox streets.
The property faces 1872 feet on Pala-
fox street and has the same frontage
on Wright street, being SpaniGh
acre. 1t was purchased several years
ago from the Mallory family by T. A.
Jennings and o. M. Gordon, and later
acquired by the Pensacola Investment
Co.. which has held it since that date.
Recently Bullock & Caldwell and
others in the city became interested in
the property and opened negotiations
for its purchase. These came to a
close last night, when II was an
nounced that a row of store buildings
would be erected as soon as contracts
can be awarded for removing the
present building and erecting the new
one.
One prominent firm in the city, it
was stated, has already leased four OF
the stores to be occupied as soon as
the building is ready.
THE business district of Pensacola
is rapidly expanding" SAID one Of the
purchasers last night, land we believe
that the property we have purchased
will become about the most valuable
in the city, having most desirable
location"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
BY Associated Press,

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 2.-Arguing
against the motion for a new trial for
D. B. and Robin Cooper. convicted of
the murder of former United States
Senator Carmack, Acknowledgement
Gates today laid special stress on
what he termed 'the mysteries of the
case" These included the finding of
revolver scabbard in Carmack' s
oVercoat pocket, and a bullet which
worked its way out of Robin Coop
er's wound, through cause dressing,
and was found in bed.
Gates commented on the fact that
the scabbard was not found when
Carmacks clothing was searched di-
rectly after the tragedy, but was
found by one of the attorneys for the
defense several weeks after. Refer
ring to Robin Cooper's wound he said:
''The bullet might have fitted Car
mack's revolver and still never left
1t, and no surgeon ever lived will
say 1t could work out of a packed
wound"
During the trial the state contended
Carmack never fired a shot, but Col.
Cooper shooting at Carmack shot his
son. -.
A TELLING APPEAL. e-
Although the prosecutions young
Representative had received the brief
of the defense only forty-eight hours
ago, he had marshalled his facts and
arguments and made a strong and
telling appeal. The rather small court
room was packed to suffocation
Chairs rented fro ma local undertaken
had been set closely together. Guards
at the door attempted to let only
enough visitors in to fill the seats.
But the thTOng swept in and would
not be stayed. Most of the auditors
were men, but two score women ariv-
ed early and secured choice seats.
After the room was filled, the throng
at the door was so great that the SUI
preme court justices could barely en-
ter. $50 automatic is it," General
Gates began. that courts do not take
cognizance of political affiliations or
factions in a law suit. that | am as
tonished to note the emphasis placed
by counsel of the appellant upon the
recent conversion of Senator Car
mack to the prohibition faction. If
your hOnors please. | challenge them
to find a word in the record bearing
out their contention"
General Gates denounced the at
tempt of the defense to make the is
sue a political one and to set up a
quarrel between Robin Cooper and
Senator Carmack in order that his
father might escape the consequences
of his act.
Senator Carmack was shot three
(Cootinued on Page Tyyo)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
GOVERNMENT.N NOT GIVING A
PREMIUM FOR LINCOLN PENNIES
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. because Of an
impression that the United States gov
eminent is Withdrawing the Lincoln
pennies from circulation and giving a
premium for those sent to the DEPART
ment, Treasurer Meetings. mail fire.
quently claims remittances of the
little coins
One correspondent who encloses two
Lincoln coppers, asks that the ten
dollars be sent him as he is in need
of the money"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
BALLINGER To
HAVE COUNSEL
HAS EMPLOYED AN ATTORNEY TO
REPRESENT HIM BEFORE THE
BAlLlNoER-PINcH INvESTl-
eating COMMITTEE.
By Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Ballinger, af-
ter much persuasion, has decided to
employ counsel to appear before the
Ballinger-Pinchot Investigating COM
mittee to defend him. The name OF
the attorney employed was not given,
but it is said he is a western lawyer
familiar with land cases.
He will also represent Fred Dennet,
commissioner of the land office. and
H. H. Schwarz, chief of the field SER
vice.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
PURCHASE OF LANDS,

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 2.-The Nor
wood Lumber Company of West Vir-
ginia has just purchased $4,000 acres
Of hardwood timber lands in western
North Carolina mountains. The con-
sideration is said to have been $220,-
900. The property will be developed
at once, it is stated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
WILL NOT TAKE CASES OF
RAILROAD MEN BEFORE JURY
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, Feb. Estates Attorney
Blackwell today announced that he had
decided rot to take the charges of the
misappropriation Of nearly S1,000,OOO
from the Chicago and Western In
diana Railroad by Benjamin Thomas,
John Fetzer and Charles Kappes be-
fore the grand jury. He advised pre-
liminary proceedings in the munich
pa! court
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.

Christiana, Feb. 2-Heavy loss of
life has occurred among the fishing
fleets that were caught Off the storm
swept coasts. The bodies of ten fish
eTmen have been washed up at Lotto
den Isles. Nine smacks, manned by
forty mariners, are missing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
TRACED so BUR RGLARTES TO
EFFECT OF WHlSkEY ON MAN
sy Associated Press.

Pontiac, Mich, Feb 2-The police
say that they have traced nearly fifty
burglaries here in the past three years
10 the peculiar effects of whiskey on
one man. This man is James Monroe.
a hotel proprietor, who the police say,
has confessed that he committed the
burglaries. A few drinks of whiskey,
he said, produced in him an irresistible
imDuISa tO steal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
To DISCOVER
SOUTH POLE
PEARY MAKES A
PROPOSITION TO THE NATION
AL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY RE-
GARDING EXPEDITION.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Commander
Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the
north pole, has made a proposition to
the National Geographical Society
which, if accepted, will mean that an
American expedition will be on its
way to discover the unconquered
south pole next fall.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
Warmer Paid ST, 1000 Per
Month to Two Persons
BY Associated Press.

cincinnati Feb fourth of the six hundred and forty
lnee thousand dollars
uer of the Big Four railroad embzd paid by
MIN to Mrs Chicago
according to WARMERS
The witness said that the embezzed he
paid thousand dollars
According to Warmer he paid blackma
knew Cooke short in his when he left the Big -Four
service ana that when Warne succeeded him he concealed the short
he said backnai him
he paid him
both OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
GIFT OF $4,000.

Philadelphia, Feb. Announce
ment is made by the trustees of the
University of Pennsylvania, that a gift
of 100000 has been received for a
chair in the medical department of the
Institution.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03

BODIES FOUND
FEARFUL EXPLOSION IN MEXICAN
COAL MINE CAUSES MANY
DEATHs-EIeHT INJURED PER
SONS ALSO BROUGHT TO SUR
FACE.

. Eagle Pass, Texas, Feb. AT nlgFt-
fall sixty-eight bodies had been re-
covered from the Palau mine Of the
Coahuila Coal Co. fin the state OF
Coahuiia. Mexico, where an explosion
occurred today.
Besides the dead eight injured had
been brought to the surface.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
CONTENDS THAT
CARMACK NEVER
FIRED A SHOT.
Strong Argument of Attor-
ney-General Against New
Trial For Coopers.

HE LAYS SPECIAL STRESS ON
THE MYSTERIES OF THE CASE,
INCLUDING THE FINDING OF A
SCABBARD IN THE OVERCOAT
POCKET OF THE DEAD MAN,
THOUGH 1T WAS NOT FOUND
WHEN CLOTHING WAS SEARCH
ED IMMEDIATELY AFTER He
WAS SHOT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
Pensacola For Mar Monday and Tuesday, February
PROGRAM is
REVISED BY CONGRESS LEADERS
Legislation to Be Enacted at
This Session Given Taft's
Stamp of Approval.

STATEHOOD FOR ARIZONA AND
NEW MEXICO, POSTAL SAVINGS
BANKS, CREATION OF COURT OF
COMMERCE AND MUCH MORE
LEGISLATION WILL BE PUSHED
THROUGH IF PosSIBLE-INvEs-
TIGATIoN INTO cosT OF LIVING
TO BE HURRIED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
MALLORY PROPERTY ON N.
PALAFOX SOLD FOR $4,000
Intention of the New Owners
to Erect Store Buildings
at An Early Date.

& CALDWELL AND AS
SocIATEs THE PURCHASERS
THE DEAL GOING THROUGH
LAST NIGHT AFTER PENDING
FOR SEVERAL DAYS-UNDER
STOOD THAT SEVERAL OF THE
STORES HAVE ALREADY BEEN
LEASED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
~~~~~~~ Q ~~>
Mexican Ma aGOnaI Packing
Co. Fails For S37,OOO,OOO
By Associated Press.

2.The Mexican National Packing Company
New corporation controlled by English investors
packing
will 20
receiver.
a
by eing up part of the
funds the United States Banking
which recently suspended
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
TYPHOID IN PRISON

Leavenworth, Kas., Feb. Am epi.
demic of typhoid fever has broken out
in the federal prison here. Impure
water is blamed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03
EVERGLADES SUITS
r MAY BE DISMISSED
Important Deal Between
State Officials And Large
Land Owners.

is REACHED WHICH.
If RATIFIED BY DIRECTORS OF
SEVERAL LAND COMPANIES,
WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF
SUITS IN u. S. SUPREME COURT
s.AND CONSTRUCTION OF BE-
TWEEN 15o AND 200 MILES OF
DRAINAGE CANALS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-03

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-07-15
NEWSPAPERS MUST
,- COLLECT IN ADVANCE

Special agents of the postotiice de-
partment are travelling around over the
country dropping into newspaper Offices
when least expected to examine sub
scription lists, to ascertain if the regu-
lation requiring payment of subscrlptloH
in advance is being observed. SeVera
Iowa newspapers have been in trouble
and here is case told BY the Des MONIES
Capitol:
Editor Fay, of Lyons, Iowa, las
been called to Washington city because
his subscription list is not as well paid
up as the law requires, He will have
to explain to the government officials
why he has not compelled his subScrlb.
ers to pay up according to the postal
rules. It seems a little tough that
country editors have to be hauled up
before the government under the charge
of violating federal laws just because
they do not cternally keep dunning
their subscribers for the small sum
they owe on subscriptions, but it is like
the end of the world, no one knows
when it cometh, and no editor knows
what day an inspector may pop in and
ask to see his list. And if too many
subscribers are behind on their paper
it means trouble with the government,
1t puts an editor in such shape that he
is compelled to force his collections un-
less he has an unusual prompt paying
list of subscribers.
The Bee, newspaper published at
Jefferson, has been jerked up. This is
what the editor says about it:
1.-THE Bee this morning received its
first official summons from the postofice
department to conform with the ruling
which requires subscribers to pay in
advance. We can no longer send the
newspaper to delinquents, no matter
how willing we may be to accommodate
them. We sometimes question the
right of Uncle Sam to interfere in the
conduct of legitimate business, and
say we shall not extend credit if we
wish to, but whether right or wrong
we must conform to the regulation. 1t
will distress US greatly to cut off a lot
Of good and long time patrons who we
know intend to pay, but are careless
about the matter, and if such really |
want the Bee we know they will come
to our assistance and relieve US of this
embarrassment.
1t is very dangerous business for
newspaper man to send papers to sub
scribers who are more than twelve
months in arrears. To be deprived of
Of the secondclass mailing privilege,
whichis the penalty for non compliance
with the rulings, puts newspaper out
Of business, for the expense of putting
one-cent stamp on every paper mail
I'd amounts to much more than the pro-
its on the entire subscription business,
% say nothing of the increased amount
If labor which would be required in
lftiXing the stamps. Publishers Aux
liary.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-07-15
A Millionaire's Baby

attended by the highest priced baby
specialist could not be cured of stomach
or bowel trouble any quicker or surer
than your baby if you give it Niece S
Baby Elixir. Cures diarrhnea, dysen-
tary and all arrangements of the stom-
ach or bowels. Price 25 cents and 50
cents. Sold by st. Luce Drug Co.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-07-15
Capital and Surplus $4,000
The Road to Wealth

There are various paths that lead to :.
tune but if you expect to acquire conOans
through your own efforts, there is on)v os
starting pont---the regular saving of a NV
ton Of your income. MI
As an illustration, one of the comm
roads that lead on to fortune is judicial invs,, 4
ment in real estate. To buy land you ms
have at least some cash. Many man n.y.
made profitable deals because he had mo,a !
less cash on hand take advantage of the a
portunity when it presented itself. :
Options, mortgages, rentals these MI
mean profit to somebody and it is never +
the man who has no money on hand
The officers of this large and strong h.
stitution have seen enormous advantages II
industry and thrift in great many cases
This bank offers you the highest degree d
security for your money and will be peass
to serve you.