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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
BY Associated Press.

Macon, Ca, Oct. 1e.-Eugene Ely,
the famous aviator. was killed at the
state fair grounds this afternoon
shortly after 2 o'clock when his ma
chine refused to rise from a sensa-
tional dip and plunged with him fifty
feet to the ground. He fell in the
presence Of nearly 5000 people, to the
middle Of the inclosure of the mile
track, almost clearing the machine
by a desperate leap which he made
when he realized his peril
The body was broken in many
places, and he died eleven minutes
after the fall He regained conscious
ness before the end long enough to
mutter: "I lost control; I know I am
going to die
Ely has been giving spectacular
flights here for eight days. He left his
wife in New York two weeks ago to
come here and give flights for the fair
association in his Curtis biplane.
Before making the ascent this after
noon, Ely told the attendants he feared
something would happen, and asked
them to notify his wife Immediately.
Ely's body will be taken to New York
tomorrow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
BANKERS WILL
Be ENTERTAINED
BANoUETs, RECEPTIONS, ETC.,
ARRANGED FOR EVERY NIGHT
THE MoNIED MEN ARE IN NEW
ORLEANS.
BY Associated Press.

New Orleans, Oct. 19.-As social
features and festivities incident 20 the
national bankers association conven-
ton, in this city, Nov. 20, will begin
on the evening Of the first business
session of the financiers and will con-
tinue throughout their stay here.
Chairman of the various conventions
last night reported satisfactory prog
ress in arrangements which will in
clude banquets, receptions, fireworks
and Examinations, automobile rides,
boat trips a game Of polo and ending
with a grand ball at the French opera
house. A visit to Kenilworth planta-
tion Is also being arranged and timed
so as to have the guests view the cane
grinding and sugar making operations.
The last day of the convention No
vember "a. will be marked by a gala
performance Of the French opera The
bankers will then go aboard United
Fruit Co, steamships for visit TO
the Panama canal zone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
BY Associated Prsaa

Pekin, Oct 1.-THE foreign legfs-
lations here have received no dis
patches from Hankow since o'clock
last night. Last message was from
the American consul general and
stated only that the fighting had be-
gun. It is believed, however, that the
foreigners in Hankow are safe, that
the ten or twelve foreign cruisers and
gunboats in the harbor are ample pro-
lection, even from the joint Chinese
army and navy. It is hoped all the
women and children are already safely
removed from Hankow, as It is feared
a defeat OF the revolutionists might be
followed by excesses.
The German legation here denied
report to the effect that German
troops engaged in the fighting in the
streets OF Hankow. It is reported that
Siackan, in Hu Peh province has been
captured by rebels, and is also report
ed that the infant Of the emperor has
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
MUCH INTEREST HERE IN
SILVER SERVICE PRESENTATION

There is much interest in Pensacola
and vicinity in the battleship Florida,
since IT became known several weeks
ago that the navy department had
definitely decided upon Pensacola as
the point where the presentation
should be made.
Now that Admiral Young, whose
friends are numbered by the thou
sands, has been designated to repre-
sent the navy in the ceremonies, this
interest will be increased.
1t was announced a few days ago
tnat the presentation would not occur
until the middle OF January, but evil
IDENTIFY the navy department did not
authorize this statement, as the above
Associated Press story gives much
earlier date.
Governor Gilchrist, state officials
and citizens prominent in the state. as
well as large numbers are expected to
be here on the date Of the presenta-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20

That the Frisco system has bought
It's way into Mobile and is also TO en-
ter Pensacola 10 the statement that
had it's origin In Mobile yesterday.
This came out in a story in the Mobile
Register, in which the purchase OF the
statement was also made that not only
did the Frisco hold waterfront prop
erty In Pensacola. but that II would
come In over the road being con-,
structed by Henry Mclaughlin.
When approached on the subject
last night Mr.. McLaughlin said that
he had not heard a word about the
tention Of coming into Pensacola
either over his road or building TO this
city he die not know OF it.
Il did not start the road for specula-
tion," he said, "and l have no inten-
ton OF selling II today realized that
there was en- opportunity for such n
road before I began and I expect 10
bring great deal OF business from
the roads running into Mobile into
Penss cola
More than likely the Frisco has
bought the road running into Mobile
If so, then Il will mean more business
Tor me for the export business from
the northwest will be very large"
ROAD NEARING COMPLETION.
Mr.. Mclaughlin said that the labor
problem had been troublesome during
the summer because the negro labores-
would not work but a few days In the
week during the hot weather. but he
added that full force is now at work
and unless the wet season should set
In he anticipated no delays in the
completion OF the road. The tracjt-
laying is now between fifteen and
twenty miles out from Pensacola. and
he has facilities for laying a mile ~
track day, but he says that the work
will not average that much.
In answer to a direct question 81 no
had any iGea how soon the trains
would be running regularly between
Pensacola and Mobile he said that
very soon after January l trains would
be operated and that he had prs cticslly
made arrangements 70 handle certain
business by that time.
Mr.. Mclaughlin says that Pensacola
Is soon to become a great city and the
business brought here by his road Is
going to do big part toward develop
ing IL. He says that he realized sew
eral years ago what would be the final
outcome and has tried TO prepare for IL.
WANTS OTHER ROADS.
The more roads we can get into
Pensacola, the better for me and for
everyone else who has a dollar in
vested here" said Mr.. Mclaughlin. Z
hope the other proposed roads VIII be
built and ] offer TO those who win
build what facilities have until they
can make other arrangements
mo, there has been no transaction
between the Frisco and myself and
there is no probability OF one. ] would
be glad to tell you IL / even contefn-
plated such deal"
Parties who hold waterfront IN the
western section OF the city denied that
any OF II was in their name and being
held for the Frisco system, but one
well Informed ventured the assertion
that the Megargels, II they would talk.
could tell more about the plans OF the
Frisco than anyone else.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
DECLARES THE FRISCO HOLDS
WATERFRONT PROPERTY HERE

Speaking of the deal whereby tho
Frisco gets into Mobile, the Mobile
Register of yesterday says:
Line to Pensaoola.
I'm connection with the deal there
is q possibility that the Frisco line
has either secured, or intends 10 Sc
cure, control OF the Mclaughlin rail
road across Baldwin county to Pen,
sacola. for IL has been known for over
a year that the Frisco controls valu-
able waterfront property in the West
Florida city, the deeds being in tho
names Of individuals closely connected
with the management OF the Frisco
line and held for future use should ne
cessity arise No official statement
has been made regarding this posi-
biity, however, although there is no
question regarding the Frisco holdings
at Pensacola"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
THE FLORIDA TO RECEIVE
SILVER SERVICE DEC. 18
BY Associated Press.

Los Angeles. Oct. 19.-Seven court
days after the beginning or the Nc
Namara murder trial the state was
given it's first opportunity this after
noon for an examination Of the pros
pective jury. Attorney Darrow for the
defense, turned over the full jury box,
reserving the privilege OF examining
one man further II he liked. Three
other men are under challenge for
bias. awaiting the ruling Of Judge
Bordwell.
The state, within few minutes,
successfully challenged Jno. w. Rob
erts, a real estate dealer, who had
fxed scruples against capitaI punish
ment, and then began the examination
Of T. w Adams. No talesman was
called today to replace Roberts. The
list of taIesmen tonight stood: f. ID.
Green, an orange grower; w.
Adams, relieved, real estate dealer;
Seaboard Manning, rancher; A r. Nc
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
by Associated Press.

Washington, Oct 19.-The navy
department today selected Dec IL
as the date for the presentation by
the citizens of Florida Of the silver
service to the states namesake,
the battleship Florida, and desig-
mated Pensacola as the place where
the presentation shall occur.
Rear Admiral Lucien Young.
conmandant of the Pensacola navy
yard, has been detailed by Secre-
tary of the Navy Meyer to rep
resent the navy at the ceremonies
and presentation.
It was announced at the navy
department that the modern dread
nought will be completed and COM
rnissioned in ample time to reach
the gulf port before the presenta-
tion. Officers are soon to be Sc
lected by the department for duty
on the newest fighter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20

DECLINES TO EXPLAIN LEASE OF
THE GREAT NORTHERN ORE
PROPERTIES AND WHY AsAN-
DONED.
BY Associated Press.

New York, Oct. 1s.-Oficials Of the
United States Steel Corporation again
declined to explain their lease Of the
Great Northern ore properties and why
they were abandoned.
The statement Of the commissioner
of corporations that the steel corpora
tion maintained a monopolistic posi-
tion largely because of it's control of
ore holdings and transportation of ore
was cited in support of the theory that
the company had determined to avoid
further criticism of this nature.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER,
SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS
Nv Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 19.-Guilty Of vol
untary manslaughter with punishment
fixed at ten years Imprisonment, was
the verdict today of the jury in the
case OF Geo. Quarles, who killed John
Mitchell in the latter's home here Au-
gust s. The twelve men had been out
all night. The principal witness against
ouarles was Mitchell's bride of five
days. She declared her husband re-
monstrated with Quarles for using bad
language in her presence A dght
followed in which Quarles stabbed
Mitchell. Both men had been ad-
mirerS of the woman.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
Naval Officers Humiliated by
the Lack of Sufficient Rank

Sound naval practice and a proper
sense of pride in the American navy
will he set out as the reason for the
recommendation that a vice admiral be
provided for each Of the three great
fleets the Atlantic, the Pacific and the
Asiatic. If congress sees fit to ap-
prove this recommendation it may be
that when Reginald F. Nicholson
hoists his flag over the Asiatic feet
early next year he viii do SO with the
rank Of vice admiral and thus be
placed in q position of at least equality
with the commander of the Japanese.
British and German fleets in Chinese
waterA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
POSSE ON TRAIL or MAN
WANTED FOR MURDER
By Associated Press.

Ellsworth, Kas., Oct. 10. - Near
Cennessee Kansas posse is believed
today to be on the trail of Chas.
Marzyk, sought in connection with the
Ave Snowman murderers. The sus-
pect seer at Gennessee Is said by pros
ecutor Bartlett to be the same man
who stopped at the hotel here on the
night Of the murder and left some
bloody clothes Officers from ELS
worth found that the man walked
from here to Kanapolis and then rode
a train to Genessee. He was then
traced to a rooming house in Genessee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
Tribute to Government Employees
Paid by Army Paymaster General

says General whipple, that under the
conditions the clerks with families to
support and children 10 educate have
been forced TO practice the utmost
economy and self-denial in order to
make both ends meet, and yet in tho
face Of this there has been no diminu-
tion Of their faithful application and
attention to duty so far as my office
Is concerned"
The mobilization Of the army along
the Mexican border, says General
Whipple, demonstrated the ability 20
pay promptly considerable bodies OF
troops under conditions Stimulating ac-
tual war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
ey AssocIstec Prssa.

Washington, oct. ia tribute TO
government employees Is written in the
annual report Of Paymsster General
Whipple, Of the army, who asks for an
increase Of salary and a system Of re-
tirement for the emplOye when he
reaches the age Of incapacity. Refer
ring to the statistical increase Of the
cost Of living OF fifty per cent during
the past fifteen years without a cor
responding raise in pay, General
Whipple says the increase is asked not
as a reward for past services but as
an actual necessity" 1T Is apparent" |"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
EUGENE ELY, FAMOUS
AVIATOR, Is KILLED
Defense i'm M'Namara Trial
Turns Over Full Jury Box

Intosh, baker; Robert Balm, carpenter;
Ernest +. Decker, landscape gardener; !;
Edward &. Robinson. carpenter; H.
Y. Quackenbush. relieved, carpenter;
challenged for bias: Geo. Mckee, re-
neved, builder; Otto A. Jessup, farm
er; e. r. Shower. paper hanger.
TaleSman E. G. Robinson. who was
on the stand yesterday, was again
queried today by Lecompte Davis for
the defense.
Did you hear about o. E McMan-
igaPs statement in this caseT'
YES"
Where did you hear it?'
Objections of irTelevancy entered by
the state were sustained.
Did you read the statement Of Nc
Manigal employing this defendant?"
IT may have read 1t in the paper"
What is your best recollection of
it?"
ct couldn't say"
CONTINUED on Third Page)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
jim JEFFRIES
ONE Of HEIRS
HE is ONE OF TEN TO WHOM ARE
LEFT $4,000, PROVIDED NONE
ATTEMPTS TO BREAK THE
WILL.
EY AssoeIated prs.a.

Los Angeles, Oct. 19-An estate
valued at S99, 500 Will be distributed in
unequal shares among ten heirs Of
Mrs. Rebecca Jeffries, who died on
September 5 and whose will was filed
for probate yesterday. Among the
residuary legatees is James J. Jeffries
former worlds champion pugilist and
son of the dead woman, who is made
a beneficiary with other children in
consideration that they care and sup
port their father in his declining
years. \ provision specifies that any
attempt to break the will shall be re-
warded with disinheritanca
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
OLD RECORDS
ARE LOCATED
THOSE RELATING TO THE WASH
INGToN ARTILLERY OF NEW
ORLEANS ARE IN LACROSSE,
WIS.
A., Associates 5reEz

New Orleans, Oct. 19.-The records
Of the battalion Of the Washington
artillery of a period before the civil
war have been located in Lacrosse,
Wis, according to en- announcement
made at the regular meeting of that
command last night by Major Allion
Bowen. Major Bowen said the records
covered that period previous to the
war and UP to the time of the occu-
patton Of this city by Benjamin But
Ter. The records are now in the pos
session OF Frank Winter whose father
was an officer in Buffers command. II
is said, and will clear up the title of
the Washington artillery to their val
liable property upon which their ar
mory is located and which is now in
dispute.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
CUMMINGS IS
NOW ON TRIAL
JURY SECURED AND EVIDENCE
BEING TAKEN IN CASE OF THE
PRESIDENT OF DEFUNcT CAR
NEGIE TRUST CO.
RN Associated Rreas.

New York. Oct Ie.-The jury was
completed today in the case Of William
J. Cummings, charged with larceny Of
$4,000 from the Carnegie Trust Co.
Bradley Martin, Jr, former presi-
dent OF the Nineteenth Ward Bank.
was the only witness today. He tes-
titled regarding conversations at df-
rectors' meetings when the four checks
that figured in the alleged theft were
discussed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 1s.-The humiliat-
Ing position in which an American
naval commander can be placed in a
case involving International joint ac-
ton by lack of sufficient rank has
neen emphasized in the view of the
navy department of the present situa-
ton OF the American naval command
ar IN China AS a result II is conf
IDENTIFY expected that Secretary Meyer
will make a strong appeal to congress
to act upon the recommendation he
has already made for the creation of
the rank OF vice admiral
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
FIRE DESTROYS HOME OF
AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE
81 Assoclated Preas-

Westbury. l. l.. Oct. 19.-Fire today
destroyed the beautiful country home
of Robert Bacon, ambassador TO
France. The money loss is estimated
at more than s20e, 900. Mr.. Bacon lost
valuable books, papers and curious
The house was in charge of servants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
WAS FIRST TO MAKE
LANDING ON A WARSHIP

New York, Oct 19-Eugene Ely,
was one of the best known American
aviators, and had reputation inter-
national as an expert, and conserva-
tive, and experienced pilot. It was
Ely who first made a fight from a
warship at San Francisco. On January
Is Ely landed on the deck of the
cruiser Pennsylvania, and few
minutes later started from that point
and returned to the aviation field ten
miles away. Ely was rs years OF age.
His wife is prostrated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
ALDRICH' PLAN
IS SUBMITTED
TURNS OVER TO THE MONETARY
COMMISSION HIS REVISED
IDEAS FOR NATIONAL NONE
TARY LEGISLATION.
ev AssoeIated Press.

Washington, Oct 1e-Former SEN
ator Nelson W. Aldrfch,, OF Rhode Is
land, today submitted to the national
monetary commission, Of which he is
chairman, a revision Of his Plan for
monetary legislation. The commission
may use it as basis of its recommen-
dations to congress.
The basic principles Of the revised
plans are substantially the same as
those embodied in Aldrichs first pro-
posal sent to the commission in jan
uary. The important phases were
then unsettled, and those since evolved
are treated in the recommendations
sent to the commission today,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
G[|ODEN CARS
At CHARLOTTE
ALL BUT A FEW sTRAGGLERs
ARRIVE, BUT SHOW THE EF-
FEcTs OF HEAVY ROADS AND
BAD WEATHER.
BY Associated Press.

Charlotte. N. c., Oct. 19.-Showing
the effects of the heavy roads, all but
few stragglers in the GIidden tour
arrived here tonight. The tour will be
resumed tomorrow.
A big reception and smoker was
given the visitors here this evening.
Eighteen perfect scores survive the
run SO far.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
WILSON WILL:
NOT QUIT JOB
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
SAYS HE HAS NOT HANDED IN
HIS RESIGNATION AND DOES
NOT INTEND TO.
Ry Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 1e.-Secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson returned from Chi
cago late today, and denied the rumors
afioat here to the effect that he had
handed his resignation to President
Taft.
He also said he had no thought OF
handing in his resignation at any time
soon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
FIRE AT CHICAGO UNION
STOCK YARDS DOES DAMAGE
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, Oct. 1s.-Ffre broke out in
the plant OF the Schwartzchild and
Sulzberger Company IN the Union
stock yards shortly after o'clock this
morning and in a few minutes the
large structure was in flames. A gen.
eral alarm was sounded.
The fire started in the drying room
on The fourth floor and spread rapidly
to other parts of the five-story struc-
ture.
When the fire department arrived at
the place the two upper floors of the
building were in flames. In an hour
the fire was under controi. The loss
is estimated at about $4,000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
FEDERAL ARMED
GUARDS ON DUTY
UNITED STATES MARSHAL AT
JACKSON, MISS, SAYS HE HAD
REASON TO BELIEVE DYNAMITE
WOULD BE UED.
by Associated Press.

Jackson. Miss, Oct. 1s.-Strong sus-
picion that a package said to have
been received here from New Orleans
contained dynamite, is given by depu-
ty u. s. Marshal Fred Collins today
as his reason for assigning federal
armed guards to duty about the rail-
road freight shed of the I. c. Railroad.
About 200 strike breakers are on duty
at the sheds. Efforts are making to
trace the package to Nav Orleans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
PlNo SUAREZ ELECTED
MEXICAN VICE PRESIDENT
EX Annotated Press.

Washington, Oct 19.-Pino Suarez
candidate for vice-president of Mexico
on the ticket with Francisco Madero
has been elected by a substantial ma
jority according to formal announce
nlent wired to the state department by
Ambassador Wilson at Mexico City to-
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20

Ccontinued on Second PaEe)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
AUDITOR
FOUND GUILTY
3. w. NowLIN CONVICTED OF
MAKING FALSE ENTRIES IN
BOOKS OF NASHVILLE AMERI-
CAN NATIONAL BANK.
BY Associated Press.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 19.-In the
federal court today a verdict Of guilty
Of making false entries and not guilty
as to an embezzlement charge was re-
turned against B. w. Nowlin, former
auditor of the American National
Bank Of Nashville, and until this
trouble, a prominent young clubman.
The possible penalty Is five to ten
years on each of the eight counts on
which conviction was secured. Motion
for a new trial was entered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
AGED MAN ARRESTED
FOR RUNNING LOTTERY

New Orleans, Oct. 19-Andrew Mo-
minguez aged 70 was arrested yester-
day charged with conducting a lottery.
When the officer came UP Dominguez
tried to swallow a play sheet" but
they made him give it up and produced
it as evidence.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
ADJUSTING THE
EXPRESS RATES
COMMERCE COMMISSION ORDERS
ALL COMPANIES TO GIVE DE-
TAILED INFORMATION OF oP-
ERATIoNs BY DEC. 1.
CONTINUED on Third Page)
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Oct 19.-In it's investi-
cation Of express rates, practices, &C
counts and revenue, the interstate
commerce commission today ordered
all express companies operating in the
United States to furnish to the COM
mission by December l information in
detail Of all of their operations.
In its effort to readjust the express
business the commission will use this
information in preparation for a gem
eral hearing when the express COM
panies will be afforded opportunity to
seek to justify their present rates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
POSTPONE INVESTIGATION
OF THE TOBACCO TRUST

New York Oct. 19.-Because Of the
absence of Vrginia's attorney general
the scheduled conference among Off
Gals Of North and Sou.h Carolina and
Virginia the three Sizes proposing to
investigate the American Tobacco
Company's elan Of reorganization. was
postponed heIe today. ATTORNEY Cen
r.ral Beckett Of North Carolina de-
clared today IL did not know whether
the three states would oppose the re-
organization pan Of the tobacco com
pany.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
YoAKUM CONFIRMS PURCHASE
OF A MAJORITY OF STOCK

The Register further con'eins the
following special from "sw York.
giving an interview with B. T..
Yoakum
On reliable authority the statement
can be made that the Frisco has be-
come, or is about TO become, owner OF
the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago
Central, Mobile and Ohio. Louisville
and Nashville, Southern Railway and
Frisco. The new line would give tho
Ccontinued on Second Parel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-20
TENNEssEkN WIDELY
KNOWN IS DEAD
BY AssoeIated Preu,.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 19.-PhTlip A.
Shelton, aged 81, for sixteen years
county clerk Of this county. died here
this morning as a result of paralysis.
He retired from ONCE last year He
was one Of the most widely known
men in the state.