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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-18
GREAT WORK IN
FEBRUARY ON
PANAMA CANAL
Excavations During Month
1,4o9, 1888 Cubic Yards,
Largest on Record.

TAKING THE CANAL AS A WHOLE
UP TO MARCH 1 THERE HAD
BEEN TAKEN OUT 1s1,s2s, s,4ss
YARDS, LEAVING TO BE ExcA-
WAITED 5o,7os,sso YARDs-oREAT
oATUM DAM IS NOW SIXTY PER
CENT COMPLETED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-18
LADIES FORCED
TO D|SROBE ON
BOARD VESSEL
Wife and Daughter of a
Wealthy Savannah Man
Are Insulted.

MRS. JOSEPH HULL AND DAuoh-
TER, RETURNING FROM Eu-
ROPE, ARE COMPELLED TO
TAKE OFF EVEN THEIR STOCK
INcs, WHILE NEW YORK Gus
, TOM INSPECTORS SEARCHED
FOR A DIAMOND NECKLACE.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
ABROGATION OF
TREATY FAVORED
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN
AFFAIRS is UNANIMOUSLY
AGREED ON sULzER
RESOLUTION.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Thc Hous,
iommittee on foreign affairs today
unanimously agreed upon the SULTAN
resolution directing the immediate
abrogation of the 1882 treaty with
Russia.
The Sherwood dollar a day pension
bill debate continued. 1t may pass the
House late this afternoon.
A national corporations commission
was urged before the interstate com
melce committees anti-trust hearing
today by Charles u. Carpenter of the
New YORK board cf trade.
Not Paid for His Vote.
Washington. Dec. Robinson Law
renee, the Polo, ILL.,. farmer who vot-
el for Lorimer for senator, told the
Lorimer committee today he had re-
ceived no consideration for his vote.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
SKETCHES OF FISH.

pected that experts sent out by the
government will visit the copper coun-
try for the purpose Of studying the
habits of the fish of the salmonad spe-
.cies. particularly the grayling trout
found only i'm The otter river, which is
one of the rarest species known. a
year ago, government artists came to
the copper country to make sketches
of this fish, i'm anticipation of the pub
lication of a descriptive volume Illus
trating the various kinds of fish found
here. This volume will he issued dur
ing the coming year and the data col
lected by the experts next summer will
be added to that publication.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
COUNTY, MICHIGAN TUESDAY AFTERNOON. DECEMBER
"eRAusTARk" HERE DEC. 20.
Popular Play Adapted From Nc
Cuteheons Novel. is Comma.


3Sraustark," an adoption by Geo. ID.
B,lker of George Barr McCutcheon's
most popular novel, will be presented
Ia the Calumet theater on Dec. 20.
The hero is a rich young American
who falls in love with Miss Guggen.
slocker and follows her across the
ocean to her home In the little coun-
try of 'Graustark," only to find her
the reigning princess She is about To
marry worthless prince in order 10
free her country from "A burdensome
debt Another prince, even more un-
scrupulous. seeks her hand. She likes
the American, and he eagerly enters
the list as a candidate for her amec-
ton. Though threatened by power
iul foes and meeting with stubborn op-
position he finally wins the princess.
his friend captures the heart of her
maid of honor. the villain is made
prisoner and "Graustark" is saved
from an unworthy ruler.
The company presenting this beau
Iiful play has been chosen especially To-
NJ the novelists description of the
Characters, Messrs. Baker & Castle
The managers have given particular at
tenuion to the scenic equipment and
with the splendid opportunities offered.
have realized some Of the handsomest
stage pictures that will be seen this
season.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
Thirty Bodies are So Far Re-
covered From Mine That En-
tOmbed Many Men
FIVE ARE TAKEN OUT ALIVE
Two More, Violently Insane, Run.
ming About in Mine
Searching Party Not Yet Able to Take
Them-Scores More Believ-
ed to Be Dead.

Briceville, Tenn, Dec 12-Rescue
squads today continued the search i'm
the Cross Mountain mine This morn
ing they recovered six bodies in a
chamber fer back in the mine.
on the wall Of the main shaft, res
cuers found inscribed, We've gone TO
2S." The party Immediately penetrat-
cd TO cross-section %, but found only
additional directions scrawled on the
wall. These the rescue squad set out
To follow At II o'clock total OF
thirty bodies had been recovered.
Two Alive; But Insane.
Two miners, believed 10 be insane,
are dashing wildly about in the far re-
cesses of the mine. All efforts to cap
ture them have so far failed.
Five men were brought out alive
last night.
Though prisoners in what had been
expected 10 be the tomb Of more than
"A hundred men, since Saturday NOM
ing, the five men rescued seemed lit
tie the worse for their experience.
They are an married and their wives
had almost given up hope Of ever see
ing any Of them again.
Immediately after the explosion. the
five men rushed TO cross entry No 10.
where they quickly threw up a brat
tice that Kept out the black damp that
killed many of their fellow worilmen.
They took their lunch pals with them
and the five subsisted for three days
and two nights on. what they expected
60 make their Saturday noon meal
The rescuers are encountcring great
obstacles i'm penetrating the cross sec
tons and ~ is feared that even should
more be alive I'm the far recesses OF the
workings Il viii be impossible 10 reach
them before they starve.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
I'm CHAIR AGAIN
AFTER 80 YEARS
JAMES 3. MoCREARY is INAU-
GURATED GOVERNOR OF KEN
TucKY UNDER UNUSUAL
CIRCUMSTANCES.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 12.-After q
lapse of more than thirty years James
Is. McCreary, for the second time in
his long career of public service was
today inaugurated governor of Ken
lucky. The Inauguration crowd was
the largest ever seen here.
The parade of militia companies
Democratic marching clubs, civic or
ganizations and military cadets was
the feature of the day. Another fea-
ture was the presence of hundreds of
Confederate veterans, who were doubt
less attracted to the inauguration by
the general feeling that Governor Nc
Creary will be the last one Of their
number who will be chosen as chief
executive Of the Blue Grass state.
The governor-elcct and his family
reached Frankfort last evening on a
special train, accompanied by a large
delegation of his neighbors from Rich
mond and under the escort of a spe-
cial legislative committee.
The inaugural exercises were held
on the front steps of the new Capitol.
The exercises were opened with an in
vocation by Rev. j. r. Zeigler. Mayor
James II. Polsgrove introduced Gov
ernor Wilson. who delivered his fare
well address. Chief Justice Hobson
then administered the oath of office
to the new governor. Following Gov
orpor McCrcot.,'e iuauptirul address,
Lieut.. GOV. T.. j. McDermott was sworn
in. After the exercises were conclud-
ed Governor McCreary held a public
reception in the Capitol
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

According To the records at the office
of the township clerk, 62S births and
239 deaths have been recorded in Cal
umet during the year SO far. Estimat
ing the birth rate at So per month, and
the death rate. at 25 per month, which
are believed TO be normal. the totals
Tor the year will be $50 births and 26i
deaths. The Finns lead I'm the total
number of births with 1872 to 13O Of
American parents During the year so
far there were only twelve deaths
due To tuberculosis, thirty-six violent
deaths fourteen due to pneumonia and
eleven due TO heart trouble.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
TWO CANDIDATES IN FIELD.
Township Political Pot Has Already
Begun to Simmer.

While the township election is some
months ahead. the political pot has al
ready begun to simmer. Already two
candidates are I'm the field for town
ship treasurer, to nll the vacancy that
will result from the expiration OF the
two year term of Treasurer William
Lamore. They are John Nicholas and
Tony Tomassa, both employees of the
c & II. Mining company, and both the
victims of accidents. practically inca
Pacltating them from physical work.
Nicholas is a Cornishman by birth
while Tomassa is native OF Italy
other candidates for this and other
offices may be expected after the holi-
day season. Is
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
ELECTION IN ARIZONA
Ne" State to Elect Governor and 9th
er Officers Today.

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. l2.-Arizona
held her first state election today vot
ing Tor governor and other state ofii
eials' judges Of the supreme and dis
prlct courts and members of the leg
'siature' In addition, the voters also
expressed their preference for two
united States senators and also voted
on the proposal to eliminate the ju o.
dlcial recall from the state constitu
'loh' Complete tickets were put in
the field by the Republican, Demo-
cratic and Socialist parties. Owing to
the multiplicity Of candidates the
complete results Of the election prob
ably VIII not be known before Thurs
day
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
TO INCREASE EXPORTS.
prominent Manufacturers Discuss
Means Of Extending Trade.

Philadelphia Pa, Dec. 12.-Promi-
nent manufacturers and Importers
from all parts of the united States as
sembled in this city today to attend
the national export trade convention to
be held under the auspices Of the Phil
adelphia Commercial Museum. The
chief object Of the gathering is the
discussion of plans for extending the
foreign commerce Of the United States,
more especially with the countries of
Central and South America.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12

provided by the state and without the
slightest protection from fraud, and
the expense of which would have to be
met by private subscription.
IL am strongly of the opinion that
the lack Of success of such a primary
would operate to defeat the adoption
of the presidential primary idea for
many years To come. and I am too sin
cere a believer in the direct primary
principle to contemplate such an out
come with complacence."
Knox Is Optimistic.
Mr. Knox has asked the Michigan
Republican congressman TO meet with
him for conference on the coming
campaign I'm Michigan.
He expresses confidence that Michi-
gan will continue her big state Re-
publican majority and Is optimistic
as TO Republicans being elected to
Congress next fall i'm Detroit and
Grand Rapids. There is a growing be-
lief among Michigan men here that the
state will not be redistricted before the
1912 elections. In fact IL is intimated
that Mr.. Knox is i'm no haste to have
500 district created.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12

day would hesitate to put the supreme
authority of leadership in La Fol-
lette's hands, just as it would have
wisely hesitated to have so honored
Phillips or Garrison sixty years ago"
Roosevelt Eliminated.
"Well. then, how about Roosevclt?'
81 do not regard Roosevelt i'm any
sense as factor i'm the situation.
There can be no doubt as to the
general feeling of confidence in Roo
sevelrs leadership and if he were
available Michigan would undoubtedly
be among his strongest supporters.
But Mr.. Roosevelt has eliminated him
self from the situation, and in so do
ing has, to my mind. shown himself to
be great, patriotic leader. as well as
a most astute politician
what effect as to a presidential
primary in Michigan will result from
President Tafts acquiescence in a
presidential primary in Ohio?"
Favors Presidential Primary.
81 do not see how this will effect
us IN MlcnlBan, III tHc IioN pi"NN
am personally thoroughly IN sympathy
with, and believe in. the ultimate adop-
ton of the presidential primary idea.
am sincere enough believer in that
principle not TO want to see IL at
tempted the first time under conditions
which seem To me most unfavorable
and likely to defer it's final adoption
i'm Michigan for many years. | advo-
Gated the presidential primary at the
last session of the legislature, and II
there should be a special session of the
legislature this winter should GER
tainiy urge the adoption of the plan at
the time.
Not for voluntary" Primary.
AS To the practlcability of a vol
untary primary on the president am
vet TO be convinced. ! recall very
distinctly my feeling of disappoint-
ment last year. when after a most
strenuous statewide campaign, but
third of the votes were polled at a reg
ular. legal primary election. If but
third of the voters of Michigan would
urn out at regular, legal, primary
election under such conditions, what
warrant have we for assuming that
ANYTHING like representative vote
could be polled at primary which
vould be without warrant of law. ana
for which there could he no machinery
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
6URDEN- -poWs NuPTlALs.

New York. Dec. IA large and
fashionable assembly filled Grace
Church this afternoon for the wedding
Of Miss Gwcndolyn Burden and Mr..
David Dows. Following the ceremony
a reception was held at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Townsend Burden, in East Ninety-sec-
ond street.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
OLD SETTLERS CONFER.

Superior. Wis. Dec. 12.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for the an
nual reunion and banquet of the
Head of the Lakes old Settlers Asso-
citation. which is to be held tomorrow
i'm Duluth Several hundred men and
women who have resided i'm this sec
ton for nearly half century will be
i'm attendance.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
MAURITANIA AFTER RECORD.

Liverpool. Dec. 12.-The Cunard
liner Mauretania left this port today
new record for the round trip at
Christmas time. She will depart from
New York within 80 hours after her
arrival there and will be due back at
iFshguard as the Christmas ship on
December 21
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
RUSSIAN. PERSIAN COMPROMISE

Berlin, Dec. IA Russian Persian
compromise is probable, according to
telegram from Teheran to the Ger
man Gable Co. 1t is reported Russia
is satisfied with Persia's apology and
Russia will withdraw its demand for
the dismissal of Shuster.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
coNNAUGHTS AT MONTREAL.

Montreal, Dec. 12.-The people of
Montreal turned out en- masse today
and Joined in an enthusiastic demon
stration of welcome i'm honor of the
Governor General and the Duchess of
Connaught, who arrived i'm the city for
visit OF four days. An elaborate pro-
gramme of public entertainment and
ceremonies has been prepared.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
JUROR NOT YET FOUND.

Kansas City, Dey. 12.-Harry w.
waldron. who .disappeared yesterday
while serving as, a mhmber OF the
HYDE jury. has not, been found. Judge
Porterheld says waldron must appear
by tonight or the jury will be dis
charged.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
SUICIDES IN MASONIC TEMPLE.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-J. +. Greenk, 9
machinist. believed to be mentally un.
tecnth floor of the Masonic Temple
disrobed. and jumped. A man had
both arms broken by being struck by
the falling body.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
SKATING PARTY POSTPONED.

The skating party which was 10 have
been given under the auspices Of the
Young Peoples Guild OF the Red Jack
ct Congregational church at the Park
rink on Dec 20, has been postponed
until January 8. It is expected the
event win be a very pleasant one.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
ARCHITECTS CONVENE.

Washington, ID. c.. Dec. 12.-Several
hundred of the leading architects of
the United States and Canada, mem
bers of the Architects Institute of
America, met at the New Willard hotel
today, the occasion being the annual
convention of the organization.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
TRAIN ROBBERS TAKE MAIL.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 12.--The Allan
tic coast line train, No. so, Savannah
to New York was stopped by robbers
near Hardeeville, S. c.. just before day
break. Several sacks of registered
mail were taken.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
FIVE KILLED; FIVE HURT.

Scranton. Pa, Dec. 12.-Five men
were killed and five seriously injured,
two of whom may die, i'm the burning
of the machine shops, together with
five locomotives, all caused by the run
ming away of freight train in the
Hudson railroad, today.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
EXPLOSION ON BAJTLEsHIP.

Portsmouth. Eng, Dec. 12.-Com-
mander Garnett OF the naval ordnance
department. four engineer officers and
fifteen of the crew of the dreadnought
orion were injured today by an explo-
sion of an oil tank aboard the ship.
Sixteen are in serious condition.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
King to Promote Education
SCORES LABOR AND GoMPERs.
Manufacturers President Also Ne-
pIores "Trust Busting Fevor.'


pIores Trust Busting Fever
Chicago. Dec. 12.-The Federation of
Labor Gompers and the McNamaras
were discussed before the national
business league Congress today by
President Karney Of the National AS
sociation of Manufacturers. He at
tackled all three, denouncing them in
violent terms. He deplored the trust
busting fever" which. he said. now
ragged in America. Big corporations
he said, were being treated as enemies
to the common people, whereas many
were beneficial to the common good.
Frank ID. Pavey of New York, dis
cussed the Sherman law and urged it's
amendment so as to permit legitimate
combinations of labor and capital.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
couNTERFEiTERs SENTENCED.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Albert Leon. Ru-
dolph Swanson and Fred Marneek,
counterfeiters. pleaded guilty today.
Leon and Marneek were sentenced to
ten years in prison, and Swanson FIVE.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
o'DAY TO MANAGE THE REDS

New York, Dec. 12.-Henry O'Day,
an umpire in the National league. was
today chosen manager Of the Cincinna-
Il National league club.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12
ARE PROCLAIMED
AMID SPLfNDOR
King George and Queen Mary of
England Made Emperor and
Empress Of India.
MAGNIflCENCE UNSURPASSED
Durbar Camp is Thronged with
Brilliant Assemblage
No Scene in Modern Times Ever APP
preached Richness and Color
of This Event.

Delhi, India, Dec. Fixing George
and Queen Mary were today proclaim
ed emperor and empress of India. The
eliminating act OF the English mon
arch's accession to the throne of his
vast Indian dominions took place
amid scene, which, for richness, col
or and maGnifcence, probably never
has been surpassed i'm modern times.
The amphitheater of the Durbar
camp was thronged with Indian
princes and rulers of India, attired In
brilliant costumes, bedecked with
sparkling gems, Europeans, British Of
licials and people of all classes. Troops
of every arm of the British service
surrounded the arena and lines of sol
diers extended along the route of the
royal approach.
The booming of the Imperial salute
announced the coming of the royal
pair. The guard presented arms,
bands burst into the royal anthem and
the people cheered The procession
proceeded TO the great central tent
where their majesties received the
homage and congratulations of COVER
nors, ruling princes and other repre-
sentatives of British India. Then fol-
lowed the ceremonies proclalming the
new emperor and empress.
King to Promote Education.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
Lord Hardings 9onounced the king
had resolved to ievote Immediately
Sl,600,000 To the promotion OF popu-
lar education i'm India.
An important change announced was
that the seat OF government was In the
future to be transferred from Calcutta
10 Delhi
The Calumet news., 1911-12-12

Continued on Page Five.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
BRIEF NEWS OF THE WEEK

Sixty per cent of the adult workers
of Great Britain receive less than
$3.50 weekly wages, according to es-
Inmates quoted in the house of COM
mons.
The second trial grow ng out OF
Ohio's legislative bribery scandal in
which Is senators and one senate
employe are under indictment, was
called Monday.
The Kansas supreme court handed
down a decision in the states suit
against three subsidiary companies of
the parent Standard Oil Company,
prohibiting them from combining to
stifle competition.
Chief McWeeney Of Chicago says
it is not safe for women alone on the
streets at night and says police es-
cOrts will be furnished women who
are called out at night necessarily.
Just phone, he says.
The German government disclaims
all responsibility for the steamer Con-
sui Grostuck, which is reported az
flying the German flag and as hav-
ing on board Cipriano Castro. the
exiled president of Venezuela, who is
said to be attempting revolution In
his country.
The suffragists of Chicago threw
down the gauntlet to the sane
Fourth committee with the ultimatum
that, unless they were allowed to
march in the sane Fourth parade,
they would interest all women's or
ganization in the city to force repre-
sentation in the parade.
Oregon lumbermen will probably
feel keener competition from Wash
ington mills in the California market
by a reduction on lumber from points
on the O-W. r. & N. in Washington,
Winlock and north, to points on the
Southern Pacific in California, Ne.
vada, Utah, Arizona and New Mex
leo.
The notable conventions of the
week will include the sessions of the
North American Baptist convention
and the Baptist World Alliance, in
Philadelphia; the thirteenth triennial
convention of the International Sun
day School Association. in San Fran
cisco, and the second annual conven-
ton of the Intermountain Good Roads
Association, in Pocatello, Idaho.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
TO EXCLUDE FRUIT FLY
All Passengers Baggage at San Fran.
cisco to Be Searched.

cisco to Be Searched.
San Francisco.-The most rigid
quarantine regulation ever put into
effect between California and the Ha.
waiian Islands will soon be in force
in the nature of cooperative measures
between the steamship companies and
the California State Horticultural
Commission. Every passenger ship.
ping from the islands for California
must agree to have his baggage-in.
Guiding personal luggage inspected
by officials of the state commission
upon arrival in San Francisco. This
order is deemed necessary for protec-
ton againse the introduction of the
Mediterranean fruit fly one Of the
most dangerous pests to the fruit in
dustry known.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
Boston Arrives In Portland.

Portland-With Lieutenant Com
mander Jacob Speier on the bridge,
her naval militia flag fluttering in the
breeze, all hands in perfect health and
minor accident, the United States pro.
tected cruiser Boston glided through
the placid waters of the Willamette
River and dropped anchor in the
stream off Stark-St dock at o'clock
Sunday, after a. four-days' trip from
BremertOn navy yard
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
7 AVIATORS KILLED
AT START OF RACE
Army Officers Machine Catches
Fire Before He is Fairly
Under Way.

Paris.-Fifty aeroplanists started
from the aviation field at Vfncennes
on the first stage of the European cir
cult race, which calls for flight TO
London and return with stops at va
rious places going and returning. Al
most Immediately after the start two
of the avators met tragic deaths, and
at least one was gravely hurt. The
dead: Captain Princtau, whose motor
exploded in midair, flooding him with
gasoline and burning him to death.
M. LeMartin, who dashed against a
tree, the motor of his aeroplane crush
ing his head.
The injured: NJ Gaubert, ex-lieu-
tenant in the army. He was found
lying senseless near his machine. His
injuries are serious. M. Billie, whose
aeroplane struck the earth within a
mile of the start. He is not seriously
injured.
Three other aviators fell, Mr.. Lor-
dian near Charleville; Oscar Morrison,
close to Gagny, and M. NORM at Che
vron, within % miles of Liege, which
is the end of the first stage of the
race. None of these men were badly
hurt. OF the so aviators who started,
88 were civilians and IL officers as
signed for military duty. Hung up
for the competitors are prizes amount
ing to $4,000.