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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
~ Associated Preaa.

Cincinnati, May 20.-Motions to
Quash the perjury indictments against
George B. Cox, banker and Republi-
can leader, made by his attorneys two
weeks ago, were granted by Judge
William T. Dickson, of the common
pleas court, who announced his decis-
ion in the case today.
Judge Dickson found the indict-
ments defective in substance, this
phase of the decision operating to free
Cox, not only from the indictments
in question, but also from re-indict-
ment on the same set of alleged facts
by any subsequent grand jury.
Judge Dickson holds in substance
that in calling Cox before the grand
jury in 1906 and compelling him to
testify there and the indicting him
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
ROBBERS WERE
BUSY DURING
. FRIDAY NIGHT
HOME OF THE COUNTY SoLIcI-
TOR WAS NOT EVEN EXEMPT
ED-IkE WEATHERsPooN is
UNDER ARREST AND GOODS
RECOVERED.

Robbers were busy during Friday
night and a number of homes were
visited, where money and valuable
were secured, several watches, pins
and cash disappearing. Among the
homes visited was that of County So
licitor Loftin. where some articles of
jewellery were secured. Another place
visited was that of ]. P. Morris on
North Hayne street, where a small
amount of cash was stolen. The
watch of Miss Haskell, leader of the
San Carlos orchestra, was stolen when
her boarding house was entered.
Ike Weatherspoon. colored, was ar
rested yesterday by Special Officer
Graham. and during the day consid-
erable of the stolen property was re-
covered by Chief Sanders and the
special officer
When searched Weatherspoon had
two large diamond stick pins in his
possession, each of which is valued
at about $500.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
TAFT is NOT WORRYING
ABOUT CONGRESS ADJOURNING G
BY AssocIated Preaa.

Washington, May 2o.-Congressmen
who get in to see President Taft these
days are not surprised to learn that he
is not worrying about the date of ad-
journment. While all Washington is
sizzling with the thermometer around
the 100 mark, the presidents office
shows q temperature of about 80. The
president sits over a ton of ice each
day, for the White House refrigerating
plant is just beneath his desk The
cooled air is forced into the room by
fans and statesmen who wend their
perspiring way TO the executive offices
find Mr.. Taft smiling and comfortable.
If 1t comes to a struggle between
congress and the president, Mr.. Taft
VIII have an aid in the hot weather.
TSse capitol is a hot spot and evrn the
~ OF lemonade and iced carbonated
water does. not offset the advantage of
twenty degrees difference in tempera-
ture
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
OF
NEGRO UNIQUE
ARRESTED FOR MURDER HE is
RELEASED AND is AMONG
THOSE TO BE PRESENT AT THE.
WAKE.
Special to The Journal.

FTorala, Ala. May 20.-To kill a
woman, be arrested and placed in jail,
tried on a charge of murder, given his
freedom the same day and then sit up
that night with the corpse of the wom-
an he had killed, was the unique ex-
perierce today of the negro, Fred Har-
rison, who killed Katie Lee here yes
terday.
Justice of the Peace White released
Harrison. He testified that the ne
gress was chasing him with a knife.
He took the weapon from her and she
threw water pitcher at him. He then
took up the handle of the pitcher to
ward off a blow and the women struck
her arm against the jagged edge and
received the fatal cut.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
Supreme Desire of Gen. Reyes is
for Binding Peace in Mexico

above all else supreme sacrifices on all
sides, there may be established peace,
but not peace which may prove full
Of dangers for the future, even to the
point Of the threatening US with an
archy.
II observe with satisfaction that the
national army, although considered de-
ficient in force, has remained firm in
it's post and the conduct of the various
divisions of the revolutionists has been
correct. This, together with the good
sense of patriots to be shown in the
agreements for peace, to which / have
referred, convinces me that If the po-
litical questions are well handled the
peace which so earnestly desire will
become a fact"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
HOUSE SERVES
ULITIM ATU N
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS TELL THE
SENATE THERE MUST BE VOTE
AT THIS SESSION ON SEVERAL
MEASURES
BY Associated Press.

Washington, May 20.-What is prac-
tically an ultimatum was served on
the senate. today by the Democratic
leaders of the house that there must
be a vote in the senate at this session
on Canadian reciprocity, on the farm
ers' free. list bill and on the revised
wool tariff. Provided these terms are
met, the house viii agree to recess
from July to October 1. Otherwise,
the senate will be held in continuous
session throughout dog days"
The Democrats do not expect that
the senate will ratify all of their tariff
legislation at the special session but
they want a record vote, 1t is declared,
whether affirmative or negative.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
Perjury Indictments Against Geo.
B. Cox Quashed by the Court

for perjury because of that testimony.
there was a violation of his consti-
tutional rights.
The indictments against Cox charged
that in testifying before a grand jury
in 1906 he declared that he had re-
ceived none Of the money paid by va
rlous banks to county treasurers as
gratuities' for the deposit of county
funds in the institutions, the existence
or these gratuities having been brought
out before the Drake investigating
committee Of the state legislature.
The grand jury Of January, 1911,
further charged that It had inform&~
ton that he did receive interest money
from Tilden r French and John IT.
Gibson while they were county treas
urers, the indictments asserting that
he was given S4S,50O by Gibson and
$l7, 800 by French
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
PACKERS CLAIM
DISCRIMINATION
GREAT MEAT PACKING CON-
GERMS ALLEeE THAT RATES TO
VARIOUS POINTS IN COUNTRY
ARE NOT EQUITABLE.
BY Associates Presa.

Washington, May 20.-Complaints
among the great meat packing in
terests OF the central states of discrfm-
ination in freight rates on cattle as
between the big packers have led the
interstate commerce commission to
undertake a complete threshing out of
the whole question of live stock rates
from the west and southwest
AS a step toward this situation
probably will not be completed until
next fall. the commission today sus-
pended from May "a to September 81
next. proposed new rates from Fort
Worth and other Texas points to Okla
homa City.
The Morris and Sulzberger Packing
Company interests have large plants at
Oklahoma City. They claim now that
they are being Disseminated against
by the railroads on cattle rates from
Texas points and that cheaper rates
are quoted from Texas to Chicago,
where the Armour and Swift packing
interests have their headquarters, than
from Texas to Oklahoma City.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
FLORA[A READY
FOR SCOUT CAR
SCOUTING PARTY WILL BE MET
AT ANoAuusIA-eooD ROADS
ENTHUSIASM is RUNNING HIGH.
Special to The Journal.

F1orala, Ala, May 2o.-Enthusiastic
good roads people here who have kept
up with the scout car of the proposed
highway from Moultrie to Pensacola,
expect the car in Florala Monday and
arrangements are being made for a
string of twelve or fourteen autos to
go from F1orala to Andalusia and pilot
the scout car to this city, accompanied
by several autos from Andalusia.
Lunch will be served the party at
the Colonial Hotel and entertainment
provided. Good roads enthusiasm is
running high throughout Covington
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
TAFT FAVoRs ESTABLISHING
A SUMMER WHITE HOUSE
BY Associated Press.

Washington, D. c., May 90
The proposition to establish a
summer White House on Lake
Minnetonaka, near Minneapolis,
was received with favor today by
President Taft. Representative
Nye of Minnesota told REr. Taft
he would introduce in cgerss a
bill appropriating mon for a
summer home there. The presf-
den said while this summers
plans had been made, he would
be glad to occupy a Minnesota
summer White House next year II
congress and the people of that
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
BANKERS SIGN
HUKWANG LOAN
IT'S CONSIDERED THE MOST I'M
PoRTANT FINANCIAL TRANsAc-
TON EVER SIGNED IN CHINA.

Peking, May O.-The Hukwang loan
for the construction of railroads in
provinces of Human and Hupei was
signed here today by the representa-
tives of the American, British, French
and German groups of bankers. Be
sides providing forthe original amount
of $50, 900. 900, provi,ions is made in the
agreement for an extra $50, 600. 900
should the additional sum be needed
for the completion o. the project
Bankers here thirlx the Hukwang
loan is the most important financial
transaction ever signed in China. 1t
provides for the construction of 1900
miles of railroad in Human and Hupei.
and the loan is secured by the reve-
nues of these provinces, which, in case
of default, may be administered BY the
marine customs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
BY Associated nress.

Havana, May 20.-Gen. Bernardo
Reyes, Mexico's former minister of
war. who arrived here yesterday from
Europe, today made formal declara-
tion to the Associated Press that his
supreme desire is for binding peace
in Mexico, which can be secured only
by the laying aside of all personal and
partisan pretenses on the part of both
the government and the revoltionists.
Gen. Reyes delayed his departure for
Mexico City pending the receipt of dis
patches from the capital regarding
further developments there.
My desire" he said, rs that by con-
centrating the various factions and ar
irving at agreements, which demands
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
MANY URGENT NEEDS

The Journal Want Columns re-
fleet the most urgent needs OF
hundreds of businesses and house
holds-they outline the most
sought for essentials that are
necessary for the success and well
fare of many interests.
In an emergency one Of the first
things thought of is. Let's send
a Want Ad to The journal" When
the skilled worker leaves the busi-
ness or factory, when a helper in
the household goes, when 1t is
necessary to get in Immediate
communication with somebody to
do a particular kind OF work, The
Journal Want Ads are called up
on to accomplish what is most
desired
The Want Ads are always at
your service. prompt in action and
most inexpensive in cost.
Read The Journal Want Ads,
Use The Journal Want Ads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE ENDS
ITS REGULAR SESSION
BY As.ocIated Press.

Springfield, Ill, May 20.-The forty
seventh general assembly ended its
1911 regular session at 10 o'clock this
morning after an all day and an all
night session. The members of the
legislature took a recess until noon
Wednesday, May 81, when the mem
bers of the two houses will return to
receive any messages which Gov
Deneen may have to transmit regard
ing the bills passed and now in his
hands for approval.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
INSURE ATHLETES.
by Associated Prean.

Seattle, wn., May 20.-The Associ-
ated Students of the University of
Washington, under whose direction all
athletic events at the University are
held, have completed arrangements
with a local insurance broker for poll
cies to indemnify the association for
injury of any member of the athletic
squads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
II YEAR OLD
BOY CONVICTED
SHE TERMINATED THE PEARcE-
KENNEDY FEUD BY KILLING
SARGE KENNEDY, AND GETS 20
YEARS.
by Associates Press.

Admission, Ala, May 20.-Cross
Pearce, IL years old, was convicted to-
day for killing Sarge Kennedy last
January as the elimination Nof the
Pearce-Kennedy feud and was SEN
fenced to serve 20 years as state con-
vict. When the verdict was announced
the mother of the youth tainted in the
court room. His father, DR.. j. E.
Pearce, was convicted Easter morning
for murder in connection with the
feud.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
5'NAI BIRTH TO MEET.

New York, May 20.-The Independ-
ent Order B'nai Birth Abraham will
hold it's twenty fifth annual convention
here tomorrow. More than a thousand
delegates from all parts Of the United
States will be welcomed in Tammany
hall by Governor Dix The order now
embraces $4,000 members and has
spent during it's life time more than
81, 900 900 for charitable purposes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
AUTO GOES OVER RIVER
BANK. ONE is KILLED

Selma, May 20.-David Upchurch
was instantly killed and his COM
panion, Dick Han, was probably fatally
injured tonight when an automobile
ran over the embankment of the Ala
bama river in this city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
GEN. MADER0 BIDS
SOLDIERS FAREWELL
He Tells Them of His Plans
to Modernize the Gov
ernment of Mexico.

OCCASION WAS THE REDIsTRI5U-
TIoN OF INsURREcTo ARMY,
AND SUNDAY, AT DAYLIGHT,
TROOPS WILL BEGIN TO MOVE
FROM JUAREZ, ONLY 500 BEING
LEFT-scENE OF MADERos
FAREWELL VERY IMPRESSIVE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
BANK STATEMENT.

New York, May 2O.-The statement
of clearing house banks for the week
shows that the banks hold $45,674,375
more than the requirements of the 25
per cent reserve rule. This is an in
crease of s1,7SO.5 $50 in the proportionate
cash reserve as compared with last
week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
LEGISLATORS SEE
THE BATTLESHIPS
Party Chaperoned by Speak
er Jennings and Senator
Jno. P. Stokes.

WENT ABOARD THE MINNESOTA
VERMONT AND MISSISSIPPI,
THREE MAGNIFICENT SHIPS OF
THE NAVY, AND AFTER INsPEc-
TIoN OF THE BIG FIGHTERS,
SANTA ROSA ISLAND AND
OTHER POINTS WERE VISITED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
CHIEF OF NEW ORLEANS
FIRE DEPARTMENT SUICIDES
By Associated Press,

New Orleans. May 20.-Following an
illness of several months, Thomas
,O'Connor. for forty years chief of the
fire department of this city, fired
bullet into his brain, dying a few min
utes later, this afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
SCOUT PARTY
IS WELCOMED
TO PENSACOLA
Pensacola Motorists and
Good Road Enthusiasts
Escort Scouts to City.

LEFT MILTON YESTERDAY MORN
ING AND ARRIVED IN PENSA-
COLA AFTER OcLocK-MET
MIDWAY BETWEEN PENSACOLA
AND FLoMAToN BY PENSACOLA
JOURNAL CAR, CONTAINING DR..
KENNEDY AND r. L. MAYES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
coNVIcTs ESCAPE.

Joliet, I'll, May 2O.-Six convicts es-
capped from the state penitentiary to-
day during darkness caused by storm
Two were recaptured and the others
are hunted by possess.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21

MEETING FOR
BETTER ROADS
Resolutions Adopted En-
dorsing Proposed High
way to Pensacola.

MEETING NOT ONLY PARTIcI-
PATED IN BY CITIZENS OF Es-
GAMBIA COUNTY, BUT BY RES
IDENTs OF ADJOINING coUN-
. TIES AND BY MEMBERS OF
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COUNTY WILL DO HER PART.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21
20 PAGES TODAY.

Pensacola Harbor Is the Deepest and
Best Port South of Newport News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-21

Continued on Page Nineteen)
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast Being Realized by CookeviIie
People

Fast Being Realized by Cookeviiie
A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is lame
and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow;
Diabetes and finally Bright's disease.
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
Don't take this course, follow the adj
vice of citizen.
D. H. Witt of Cookeville, Tenn,
says: "My back panied me intensely,
especially when l stopped or lifted and
when got up in the morning was
extremly lame. / tired easily, felt Ian
guild and nervous and had frequent
headaches. My sight often blurred ard
noticed sediment in the kidney
secretions. At night / had to get up to
pass the kidney secretions and thus my
rest was broken. Hearing about Doan's
Kidney Pills, I began their use and the
G ,ntents Of one box completely and
permanently cured me. strongly
endorse this remedy to anyone who is
afflicted with Kidney complaint. /"
For sale by all dealers. Price col
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the nane- Doan's- and
take no other.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

Our friend Jim Apple was so years old
yesterday Thursday and to honor the
occasion crowd of over 30-mostly young
folks gathered at his home in West Cook
vile last night and enjoyed the eve
ming with singing. A bountiful supply
of watermelons and ice cream was also
happily made away with. and everyone
present had a delightful time.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
$35.OORanpe
GIVEN AWAY

To the lady who secures the largest
number of votes | will give q 1876 Steel
Range Stove. Election opens Aug. /,
1911, and closes Jan. l, 1912. Any lady
may enter the race for this great prize
who wishes to, by having her name reg
lstered as candidate, on the ballot box
at any time before Oct. Is. A 25c pur-
chase of merchandise for strictly cash
entities the customer to vote. Those
wishing to enter the race please come
in early and register your name as
candidate, then get busy asking your
friends to come to my store and buy
what they need in good merchandise and
cast their votes for you. Be sure to
vote at the time you do your trading.
Garry General Limo
! will carry large stock of merchan-
disc this Fall in most all lines, such as
Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods; No
tions, Hardware. Stoves, Tinware and
Queensware, Groceries, ETC., and all of
the best quality. will sell guaran-
teed line Of clothing and shoes, goods
will stand behind. Do not fail to see
my goods and prices before you buy.
Three Bargain Counters
Be sure and see my Sc, Zoe and Csc
bargain counters as most Of the goods
are worth double the price at other
stores. Call and see me. l am always
hungry for trade.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

There will be preaching at the Method
list church next Sunday morning anc
night by the Pastor, Rev. w. E. Doss
Everybody cordially invited.
Misses Gertrude and Alma Stewart
entertained quite number of young
people last Saturday night. All that
were present enjoyed the evening.
Just received big line of mems and
young mems suits, The very newest
styles of the season, atvery reasonable
prices. WHITSoN Bros.
j. S. Officer of Sparta, r. 8, was in
this city Tuesday. Mr.. Officer is pro-
minent breeder Of thoroughbred cattle,
sheep and hogs, and a successful farmer.
Ladies, we have just received big
shipment of ladies' tailored suits, all the
very newest styles. Our prices are
right. WHITsoN BROS.
At special meeting of the board of
aldermen on Wednesday night, the side
walk contract with the Uncle Hiram
Roofing Co. was terminated-it had
made trouble enough.
The Algood High School opened last
week with about $50 enrolled. The
school is again in charge of Profs. CHS
am and Little, who are making an en-
viable record as instructors.
Ladies, Queen Quality and Krippen-
dorf shoes can't be beat. When you
buy pair you know that there are
none better for the price.
WHITsoN Bros.
Wylie Callahan, an old and highly re-
spected citizen, died Friday at his home
four miles northwest of this city. He
was seventy-five years old and men,
Der of the Methodist Church.
A silver purse lost-Somewhere be-
tween the depot at Algood and John |
Cornwells on the Dry Valley pike, about |
four weeks ago. Finder please return to |
the Herald office and receive reward.
H. S. Barnes has located in Cookeville
and will practice law. Mr.. Barnes has
been admitted to the bar. and
Is graduate of the famous Lebanon
Law school. He has grown to manhood
n this city and his many friends wish
him success in this professional life.
j. w. Hughes was hurt Sunday eve-
ling by horse running away, orrather
n trying to stop the horse. Mrs. Hughes
md the baby were thrown out of the
'uggy, but not hurt much. Bill was
licked up insensible and taken in his
lome, but soon revived and is able to get
ut.
Miss Myrtle Isbell and Mrs. Margie
ared have just returned from the mil
merry markets. They have all the new, :
p-to-date styles to show you in that
me. WHITSoN BROS.
Our bank is manned by men who
ave been tried and made good, which s
counts for our prosperity and we'll e
established reputation of an up-to- '
ate bank, SO we unhesitatingly invite e
he business Of the people of this town g
nd surrounding country. Ma h
onal Bank. l
Miss Maud Fancher entertained last
eek at her home in West Sparta in r
onor Of the following girls: Misses :,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

Remember 500 votes on Labor Day
with purchase of Kinds Catarrh Rem
edy, at $1.5O. Contest closes at II
o o'clock, on the night Sept. 9Th.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

COOKEVILLE, TENN.
oooooooooooooeooooo
= LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Z
ooo0oooooooooooo
A large line Of school crayons at Kinds
Drugstore. ct.
/. P. Judd is in Nashville on business.
r Ask Tom Lowe how the cat market
is at present.
Shoes cheap-at J.C. Shirley Cos.
closing out sale.
Miss Sibie Selby of Nashville is visit
ing home folks.
j. C. Shirley Co. have exceptional
bargains in shoes.
H. M. Jared made business trip to
Nashville last Friday.
E. B. Duke is preparing to build a
residence in East Cookeville.
Mrs. j. A. Maloney has returned from
q visit to Hilham and Celina.
Mrs. S. S. Shaw has returned home
after q weeks stay at Baxter.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Wall Of this
city, Sunday, Aug. q, 1911, son.
w. R. Bradford of Baxter transacted
business at the county seat on Tuesday.
Olin Piland spent Sunday down the
Baxter way Must be some attraction Eli!
Mr.. Benton Moore who has been in
Alabama for two years has returned
home.
Miss Motto Mackie and little brother,
Dana. went down to Waterfowl We'd
nesdav.
The city school will open on Monday.
Sept. IL. Let the opening day break all
records.3
EOur Mr.. w. L. Whitson--is back from
the markets with all the new things of
the season. WHITSON BROS.
The weather Tuesday and Wednesday
of this week was very cold for this time
of the year.
Misses LeonaByrne and EmmaID owell
have returned from visit to Granville
and Whites Bend.
Pow md Mr.. n A Ensor md fam
ilysare visiting relativesin Cookeville
and surrounding country.
Our line Of soft and stiff hats can't
be duplicated. They are the seasons
latest creations. WHITsON BROS.
Mrs. S. N. Griswold has returned to
her home in San Antonio, Texas, after
q visit with Mrs. C. P. Martin.
There will be preaching at the Pres ,
byterian church next Sunday morning (
and evening, II a. m. and pm. K
Men, buy you pair Of Crossette
shoes 'They Make Lies Walk Easy" .
Price $3.50 to $500. WHITsoN BROS.
For Sale Show cases, shelving and
counters, gentle bay horse, 80 joints
of soil pipe, set of blacksmith tools. T,
w. D. SLOAN.
Work is progressing very well on
macadamizing Main street, and it looks s
like q different place around the Tenn |,
H. |