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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
PROCLAMATION
BY GOVERNOR
THE OVER SEA RAILROAD EX-
TENSION TO KEY WEST TO BE
OPENED ON JAN. % AND HE
INVITES ALL CITIZENS TO BE
PRESENT.
Special to The Journal.

Tallahassee, Dec. Ex-Governor Gil
christ today issued the following
proclamation:
State of Florida, Executive ONCE.
BY the Governor-A Proclamation.
On January %, 1912, there will be
Florida, the formal opening Of the
Florida East Coast Railway Com
pany's Oversee Railroad, between
the mainland and the Island of Key
West.
The construction of this line of rail-
way, stretching over the waters of the
Atlantic Ocean for one hundred and
forty-nine miles is one of the great
achievements of the age. 1t is nota-
bic event in the history of our state,
as it binds with concrete and steel our
fourth largest city to the mainland.
The congress of the United States
has officially recognized this splendid
and unique feat of railroad enterprise,
by directing the president Of our great
nation to extend invitations to all
foreign nations to be Officially repre-
sented at Key West at this celebra-
ton. Many of the great nations of
the world have accepted the presi-
dents invitation and will be repre-
scented at Key West by ships of war
as well as by representative officials
and citizens. Many distinguished
American statesmen will also be pre-
ent on this occasion.
The city of Key West is making
elaborate preparations for the recep-
ton and entertainment of the many
visitors who will be present at the
celebration. 1t is understood that the
transportation companies of the state
will offer reduced rates to persons
desiring to attend.
The building of this great over sea
railroad is of nationwide and of
worldwide Importance, being second
in importance only to the construction
of the Panama canal. It's successful
completion has attracted the atten-
ton of the world. 1t is a splendid
monument to Florida enterprise.
Therefore, /, Albert w. Gilchrist,
governor of the state Of Florida, at
the request and in the name of the
civil authorities and the commercial
organizations of the city of Key West,
do hereby proclaim the formal opening
of the Florida East Coast Railway
Company's Oversee Railroad, in the
city of Key West, on January %, 1912.
to be such an historic and industrial
event as TO deserve formal recognition
by the government and the people of
the state of Florida; and, in behalf
of the city of Key West, 1 do ac-
cordingly invite all the people of
Florida Of the United States and of
the world at large to visit the city of
Key West and attend the exercises
celebrating this occasion, the same
being of far more Importance to US
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
School Children Should See This

School Children Should See This
Picture.
More and more the manufacturers
of moving pictures show a tendency
to include in their programs educa-
tional subjects. which tendency will
make the animated picture still more
ton picture has for some time been
recognized as an important factor IN
eduacting children.
One of those immensely valuable
educational subjects will be a feature
on today's program of the Elite
theatre. This picture shows Santa
Catalina, Magic Isle of the Pacific. y
and every school child should be urged
to see 1t, while the growing people
will take a delight in the wonderful
scenes Just imagine that wonder
land under the sea! And photograph
ed Through a solid inch of glass and
fifteen feet of water! And the camera
caught an octopus and a number OF
rare fish, too. Then there is Santa
Catalina with mountain grandeur un-
surpassed, a gorgeous valley, and the
clearest water in the world. Also a
close view of over 100 seals basking
on the rocks of Santa Catalina. And
the Pacific fleet is seen in annual
naneuvering off Los Angeles. And
Pensacola is immensely interested in
battleships just now. Surely. it is
an epoch making film.
A new Imp picture is also included
in today's program.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
LYNN HAVEN.
Special to The Journal

Lynn Haven, Dec. 21.-The teachers
and scholars of the Sunday school are
making extensive preparations for the
Christmas exercises to be held on
Christmas night upstairs in the bank
building. An interesting musical SER
vice is being arranged by the older
members, while for the younger ones
there will be a tree.
We are glad to know that Mrs.
Fred Chichester is improving.
Mr.. H. J. Walsh's face is beaming
His wife arrived last Wednesday and
they are keeping house on Seventh
street.
Mr.. H. D. Jackson is moving his
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
SOCIETY
Continued from Page Five)

religious principles II they happen to
be different from your own.
Don't forget that no matter how
much you may do for her you will
never be able to repay her for all that
she has done for you.
Don't neglect to talk to her about
your work, your studies, your friends,
your amusements, the books you read
remember everything that concerns
you is of interest to her.
Don't fail to bring her flowers or a
small present once in a while; the
thought even more than the gift will
please her.
Remember that her life is perhaps
monotonous compared to yours; take
her for outings or to places of amuse-
ment as frequently as possible.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION

: Mr.. Walter Johnson is spending a
few days with his parents, on Lake
view avenue, having come home for
Christmas after an absence of eigh-
teen months. His many friends are
extending him a warm welcome.
Mr.. M. D. Merritt and son, David,
are spending a few days in New Or
leans. They will return home on
Christmas morning
Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. Corley, of Dali
las. Texas, are spending the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Mobiles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
CaInnind Auntie.

Aunt Mary (horrif1ed)-Good gra-
cious, Harold, what would your mother
SAY If she saw you smoking Gig
arettes?
Harold Calmly have a fit.
They're her cigarettes. Tit-Bits.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23

w ere Cranks a b ou t
Clothes.
And here's why
You demand of your
Clothes that they fit we'll,
and are becoming.
We, too, demand these
qualities of the Clothes we
carry,
BUT we go further.
We must know before
hand that their style will
prove to be the seasons most
correct-that the shape is
going to last as long as the
garment.
We go to the best clothes
makers in America-to the
finest tailoring institutions
in the world.
We buy from half d dozen
different clothing manufac-
turers to insure a variety of
patterns and a model for the
build of any nan-we can
not buy from just one manu-
facturer and do this.
There isn't the slightest
chance of your not liking Our
Clothes
We guarantee every one
we sell.
Properly Tailored and
call Wool Suits
$500 to $500.
We're on good terms with
Old Santa, so good in fact
that we are privileged to act
as deputy Santa Claus for
anything that Man or Boy
wears.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23

than the combined Seven Wonders
of the World"
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the
great seal of the state to be affixed
at Tallahassee, the capital, this the
twenty-first day of December, in the
year Of Our Lord one thousand, nine
hundred and eleven, and of the INDIE
pendence of the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty
sixth.
ALBERT W. GILCHRIST,
Governor.
By the governor Attest: H. Clay
Crawford, secretary of state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-23
Before HostiIities Rea.r

Il hope your novel ends happily?''
Indeed, 1t does. 1t ends in the mar
riage Of the heroine and hero does not
go into their married life at ALL
Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Riot in British House
of Commons Arouses
Public Interest
Unionists, Who Claim to Be Party of
Order, Fear Incident Will Hurt
Them with Country at Large.

LONDON. July 25.-Yesterday's scene in
the House OF Commons when the opposition
denied hearing to Premier Asquith, who
sought to move consideration of the lords
amendments to the veto bill, resulting in
the arbitrary suspension of the sitting by
Speaker Lowther, has really aroused public
interest in the constitutional crisis, regard
ing which the people generally had before
refused to take more than passing interest.
The Downing Street home of the cabinet
and the vicinity OF the houses of parIia-
ment today attracted many curious ones
who on occasions of special political activity
are anxious TO see the participants IN the
strife. At the political clubs and elsewhere
a variety Of opinions as to the outcome
was expected. The liberals believe that the
treatment to which Mr. Asqulth was sub
Jected will tend to stiffen the backs of the
ministers, II that is necessary and make
them insist on the prompt passage of the
veto bill, failing in which the required
number OF peers to insure the enactment
of the legislation will be created. While
the unionists generally excuse the conduct
OF the insurgents on the ground that the
situation was one of great gravity. thew
secretely deplore the incident as likely IN
hurt them with the country, as heretofore
they have been held up to public view as
the party OF order and decency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Secretary Wilson
Takes Wiley Papers
to White House
He Says if His Recommendations Are
Not Satisfactory to President He
Can Change Them.

WASHINGTON, July 25-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson brought the papers in
the case of DR.. Harvey w. Wiley to the
White House today.
He refused to say what recommendation
he had made to the president regarding the
charges against the pure food expert whose
resignation from the service was recon-
mended by the personnel board of the de-
partment and by Attorney General Wicker
sham.
Mr.. Wilson reached the White house
had an opportunity to discuss the Wiley
case with the, president before the session
began He said he did not know wheth r
his Recommendation would be acceptable
to the president or not. He declared fur
ther that there could be no clash between
him and Mr.. Taft because IL the recon-
mendations made today are not agreeable to
the president he could change them. II
was inferred from the tenor of Mr.. Will
sons remarks that the recommendations
were not favorable to DR.. Wiley.
There is every reason to believe, however,
that DR.. Wiley at the worst, will receive
but mild reprimand.
WASHINGTON, July 25-At the conclu-
sion of the cabinet meeting several mem
bers declared that the Wiley case had not
been discussed, but added that the presi-
OF agriculture Mr. Wilson said that the
papers in the case and his recommenda-
tion had been left with the president.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Council Asks What
Water Board Wants
With More Money
Refers Request for Hundred Thousand
Dollars for Next Year to the
Finance Committee.

Why the Omaha water board should
ask for 100000 for 1912 current expenses
when it has $4,000 still in the bank after
seven months of 1911. is a question the
city council wants answered. The council
Monday afternoon in committee meeting
was engaged In figuring up the levy for
next year and request came from the
water board for sloo.os0, counoilmep began
to ask each other what had been, done
with the 100000 that was levied for 1911,
and II was discovered that Of that amount
allowed the water board for 1911 only
$4,000, less than a third, had been ex-
pended In seven months.
why can't the water board pay some
OF that surplus for hydrant rentals with
out expecting the city to levy 1t all on
the taxpayers?" asked Councilman Tom
McGovern.
The city is now defendant In an action
brought by the water company by man
damus proceedings to force payment for
two years hydrant rentals. The water
company has been asked before by city
officials why some of this money could
not be used to pay hydrant Bental judg-
ments and no satisfactory explanation has
been found for its idleness. On motion of
Councilman NJ. F. Funkhouser the finance
committee was instructed to walt upon the
water board Immediately and find what can
be done about using some OF the money
the board has been accommodating
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
POPS GET OUT THEIR HATCHET
Convention at Lincoln Endorses Only
William J. Bryan.
GUARDIANSHIP FROM MANUEL
Former Governor shalIenberEer f.
Twitted ON Wasting Sweetness
on Desert Air and Delegates
Applaud Sentiment.
CFrom a staff CorreppondentO


LINCOLN, Neb., July 25.-(Special Tele-
gram. Nebraska populists, who met in
this city today, commended William Jen-
nings Bryan. as the greatest living Ameri-
can. took unusual cognizance of the many
deeds of the great statesman and ended
up by Withholding from G. B. Manuel OF
Kearney. the plum In the state chairman
ship, which he has held for some time
past. N
The latter action, however. was done
only after resolutions prsIstng the present
superintendent of the industrial school had
been passed and his work had. been recog-
nized in the aid agiven to the republican
state ticket of last year s
]. G. Grosvenor of Aurora, was chosen
as Manuel's successor, which In substances
means that there will be an effort on
the part OF the populists to exist as
separate party from now on. Grosvenor
it is understood. supported by other men
as w. l. Stark, also of Aurora, and other
leaders in the party, will fight along the
lines Of party-singleness Of purpose
distinct slap was taken at former Gov
ernor Shallenberger when in the resolu-
tions which were passed he was referred
to as a man who went about securing nom
nations only to waste his sweetness on
Ine DESERT air long arter the men who had
fought for him had been neglected and
forgotten. The reference, which was rather
by Inference than a direct attack on the
former ex-state executive, brought forth
rounds Of applause from the assembled
hosts.
No mention was made Of fusion with any
other party. though there were indications
among the majority of the delegates that
the alignment between that party and the
democratic at the coming election would be
almost similar.
Senator ]. A. Oils, author of the stock
yards bill, was chairman. 1t was under
stood that the sentiment which has lang
been present in the party, that Oils was
to be a candidate on the party's ticket for
the governorshp, met with approval and
that only the Valley county senator's 9
modesty prevented him from securing an
endorsement in that respect.
The convention contained eighty dele
gates, the total county vote represented be-
ing in the neighborhood of $50, all of which
were cast when divisions were called for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Underwood Explains
New Cotton Tariff
Bill to Caucus
Democratic Leader Says Measure
Drawn by Committee Will Cut
Present Duties Fifty Per Cent.

WASHINGTON. July 25.--The new cot
ton revision bill submitted today to the
caucus of the house democrats from the
ways and means committee cuts from an
equivalent ad valorem rate of 1912 per
cent under the Payne Aldrich act to an
average ad valorem rate of 27.O6 per cent.
Under the Wilson bill of 1894. the last
democratic tariff the average ad valorem
was 1876.
Under the proposed rates the committee
estimates the imports Of cotton goods for
twelve months at $50, ,16S, 800 against $685.
17,441 last yuir, and that the duties derived
under the new act for a year would be
NO5s9,OOO as against slS67S,sOl.
Democratic Leader Underwood explained
the cotton bill to the democratic caucus
this afternoon.
The schedules" he said, ARE cut nearly
80 per cent, or practically in half, and we
will push 1t through the house with little
debate"
Some of the proposed duties follow:
Cotton thread, carded yarn, warps, ETC.,
10 to 10 per cent ad valorem Payne rate,
spool thread crochet. darning and em-
broidery cottons on spools, 10 per cent;
Payne rate 2a63.
Cotton cloth, not bleached or colored,
average rate of 24.51; Payne rate, 4246
Handkerchiefs or mufflers, 30 per cent;
Payne rate, 59.O5.
Clothing, ready-made and articles of
wearing apparel of every description com
posed Of cotton or vegetable fiber, 30 per
cent; Payne rate. 5000.
Sheers, % per cent; Payne rate, 5000.
Pushes, velvets, velveteens, corduoroys,
80 per cent; Payne rate, 54.3S.
Curtains, table covers, tapestry up
holstery goods, IS per cent; Payne
rate, So
Stockings and socks, machine made. 20
per cent; Payne rate, 30.
Stockings and socks handmade, 40 per
cent Payne rate, 1.57.
Mems and boys gloves, cotton knitted
or woven, 36 per cent; Payne rate, z1.b7.
Shirts, sweaters and underwear, 80 per
cent; Payne rate So
Bandings, betting, bindings. garters. rib
bons. tire fabrics, suspenders,- lamp wicks,
rs per cent; Payne rate, 36.H.
Towels, dolies, quilts, blankets, mops,
wash rags, etc, 25 per cent; Payne rate, 40.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Vedrines and
Beaumont in Lead
Aero Trip Around Great Britain Be-
comes Neck and Neck Race Be
tween Two Frenchmen.

BRISTOL, England July 25.-rhe flying
race around Great Britain for a prize Of
$4,000 offered by the London Daily Mail
developed today in a neck and neck con-
test between vedrines and Beaumont, with
only @. Hamel and Valentine keeping any
where near the leaders. Today's schedule
called for a flight from Edinburgh to this
city by way OF Stirling. Glasgow and
Manchester. a total distance Of sss miles.
c. T. Weymann, the only American COM
petitor. who has had hard sueK from the
start. had further trouble with his engine
today and abandoned the cc=test.
Vedrines and Beaumont made the cir
cult OF Scotland. starting from Edinburgh.
stopping at Stirling and Glasgow and pro-
ceeding TO Carlisle during the forenoon.
They left the Scottish capital at o'clock
this morning being delayed later at STIR
ling by heavy rains, In the early flying
Beaumont made up some time lost on
Saturday and Monday, but Vedrines over
came this advantage in the flight from
Glasgow to Carlisle. covering that leg OF
eighty-six miles in one hour and fIfty-nine
minutes against Beaumonts time Of two
hours and thirteen minutes.
Valentine. the Englishman, left Edin-
burgh soon after the Frenchman had
started and reached Stirling safely. but
met with a mishRp to his propeller between
that place and Glasgow which compelled
him to descend.
Meanwhile the other competitors were
still struggling on the second stage from
Hendon to Edinburgh. Captain Cody left
Hsrrogate this morning and damaged his
machine in descending at Durham. Hamel,
who was further along. left Newcastle at
5 O'clock this mOrnina lint ovvine 10 tro,,hle
from winds descended at Innerwiek. from
which point he made a new start for Edin-
burgh.
Reynolds. who arrived at Harrogate this
morning, smashed his machine IN attempt
ing to get away again. Ashley also reached
Harrogate this morning. weymann tried
to renew the race at Leeds. but could not
make his engine work properly and with
drew.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
STEEL POOL AGREEMENT
Copy of Contract of Plate Mills is
Placed in Evidence.
HOW OUTPUT WAS DIVIDED
Each Company Given Percentage of
Business and Any Violation of
Terms Was Punishable by
Heavy Fines.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-When the house
Steel trust committee resumed Its session
yesterday Chairman Stanley put in the
record a copy of the ironclad agreement by
which the Steel Plate Association OF the
United States was entered into November
4, 1900. The agreement has been in pos
session of Chairman Stanley for some time
and a number of witnesses have been ques-
toned regarding it. Eleven steel COM
panies entered into the agreement and APP
portioned among themselves shipments OF
all steel plates. y -t'----~.~
The steel company that dared violate
the asteement laid itself liable to heavy
penalties, and 1t is said that fines OF $1,000
frequently were imposed on members OF
the combination when complaints were
filed with the executive committee. Each
firm was required to make monthly sworn
statements relating to shipments, rolling
production, etc, and any member who
shipped more than his apportioned amount
was required TO pay a penalty on each
pound Of such excess, the money thus col
lected being apportioned among the mem
bers who did not ship up to their allotted
share.
Division of Trade.
The agreement showed the following APP
portionment OF shipments allowable by the
various companies party to the agreement:
Carnegie Steel company, 1925 per cent.
Jones & Laughlin, limited, 475 per cent.
Illinois Steel company, IL per cent.
Crucible Steel Company OF America, $50
per cent.
Otis Steel company, $50 per cent.
Tidewater Steel company, 3 per cent.
Lukens Iron and Steel company, 7.5O per
cent.
Worth Bros. company per cent.
Central Iron and Steel company, per
cent.
American Steel and Wire company, $50
per cent
Glasgow Iron company. to the extent OF
sales and up to 1000 tons, should they
be able to accomplish them. prior to De-
cember, 81. 1901
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Des Moines Consumers
Crowd New Market
Opening of City Hall Lawn to Food
Vendors is Signal for Sharp
Slump in Prices.

DES MONIES. Ia, July ga lively
scramble participated In by more than 5000
Des Motnes consumers marked the estab-
iishment here today OF a permanent mar
ket place TO combat the high cost OF living
Following campaign OF several weeks
the city officials turned the city hall over
to the vegetable and farm produce venders
New potatoes were bought for S1.75 a
bushel. where formerly the price had been
81 TO n per bushel Apples. which had been
selling at Is cents peck were sold for 10
cents to u cents. cucumbers found ready
buyers At three for 10 cents. against the
former price Of 10 cents each. which had
prevailed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Three Children Burn
to Death at Provo
Home of Ray Ferrin, Ranchman, De-
stroyed and Three Little Ones
Incinerated

PROVO, S. D., July 2.-(Special.)-A fire
last evening that destroyed the home Of
Fay Ferrin. ranchman living about one
mile out OF town, also took the lives OF his
three little children, the Oldest aged 4
years. The bodies were found In an un-
recognizable. charred condition. AS is fire.
quently the case in this part OF the country,
the well Is situated nearly a mile from rhe
house, and before Mrs. Ferrin returned
with water for the evening meal the house
was In ruins. 1t is presumed the fire
started as result Of the children playing
with matches, The parents are distracted
as the sad happening leaves them without a
child.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Riot in Chicago
Peddlers' Strike
Three Wagons Loaded with Fruit
Overturned in Haymarket Square
and Drivers Assaulted.

CHICAGO. July 25.-The first scenes of
violence In the demonstration OF street
peddlers against the anti-noise ordinance
which prohibits them from calling their
wares, occurred today when a crowd OF
thirty persons attacked three wagons
loaded with fruit In Haymarket square.
The vehicles were overturned, the contents
strewn over the street and the drivers as
saulted.
Extra details Of police have been as
signed to disperse street gatherings and
prevent disorder.
Produce merchants declare that the fruit
and vegetable business has decreased 7t
per cent since the beginning Of the ped
dlers' strike three days ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-26
Leach Goes Over
Horseshoe Falls
in Steel Barrel
Veteran Navigator of the Whirlpool
Rapids Has Leg Broken, but is
Otherwise Unhurt.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, July S.-Bobby
Leach. the veteran navigator Of the whirl-
pool rapids OF Niagara river went over the
Horseshoe falls at S:lS o'clock this after
noon in a steel barrel
Flashing over the brink the barrel shot
downward and disappeared in the spray and
spume 1853 feet below. The barrel reap
peared in thirty seconds with part of one
end knocked off. Efforts to capture 1t
were at once begun.
The barrel was recovered and Leach
taken off. He had sustained a broken leg,
but was otherwise uninjured.