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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
HOTEL ARRIVALS

San Carlos-J. E. Tucker, city; VIM.
A. Muller, Mobile; w. H. Cassidy,
New Orleans; J. ]. McCaskiu, De-
Funiak; Leo Goldschmidt, New York
]. NJ. Pegram, New York; E B. Curtis,
New Orleans: G. A. Robson, Balti-
more w. L. Pierce, New York; L. H.
Moore, Montgomery; c. F. Owen
Cincinnati; H. L. Herring, Atlanta; r.
A. Eldridged, Selma; Fl. E. Montgom-
cry, Mobile; G. A. Bailey, Mobile; L.
n. Freeman, Atlanta; H. P. Lardlett
Mobile; r. n. Parnett and wife, city;
G. Fentress, Chicago; ]. D. Russ.
Freeport; r. l. Mcmillan, Louisville;
X. p. Seasons, Bombay; J. H. Moffatt
Mariana; Geo. Emrick, Kansas City;
V. B. Prster. Chattanooga; E. Gluck
city; Fl. G. Cody, New Orleans; II. L,
Sampson, Birmingham.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
GOOD PRICES
FOR MELONS
SENT NORTH
CROP IN WEST FLORIDA WAS
SMALLER, BUT THE AMOUNT
RECEIVED BY PLANTERS MADE
UP FOR SMALL YIELD.

Although the melon crop in West
Florida was smaller this year than
known in a number Of seasons, the
prices secured in the northern markets
for the melons more than made up for
the short yield. AS a result the plant
ers are fairly well satisfied.
Melons brought the highest prices
known in the markets of the country,
as the crop was short in every section.
The shipments north from West
Florida points during the season
amounted to a little more than two
hundred carloads. About 1000 acres
were planted, but the season was
very bad one, due to weather condi-
tons. At first there was too much
rain, and then, a few months later
when rain was needed there was a
drouth.
Had the yield been good and such a.
large acreage planted the planters Of
West Florida would have reaped a
harvest
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
WOMANISHELO
IN CHRISTENSEN
SUICIDE CASE
INVESTIGATION BY CORONER'S
JURY IS NOT YET COMPLETED
AND OTHER ARRESTS MAY BE
MADE.

After examining quite a number of
witnesses and hearing a mass OF very
conflicting evidence. the coroner's jury
enlpaneied 20 investigate the death OF
Peter Christensen, who died early
Tuesday morning as the result OF an
overdose OF morphine, ordered Eva
Christensen. alias Daisy Korkendella,
alias Daisy Jones. the woman who had
lived with the dead man as his wife,
but whom witnesses testified had
never hee2 married to him, held pend
ing further investigation and adjourned
until Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The wcnGn is now in the county jail
and opposite her name on the docket
is this charge murder.
IN State of Collapse.
The woman whom a number Of wit
nesses swore is addicted to the use Of
drugs, was IN a state of collapse at
the conclusion of the hearing and could
not be Interviewed yesterday afternoon
or last night.
Al a late hour last night the officers
were looking for another party sus-
pected OF being implicated in the
death Of Christensen, and who has not
been located since the latter's death
CiroumstantiaI Evidence.
While, SIS stated, the evidence
brought out during the hearing was
very conflicting in some instances, &
greater portion or tC Is SAID TO De very
damaging against the woman in the
case
1t was shown in the testimony that
the deceased was an industrious, sober
man, his employer testifying that he
had never shown any indication of
drinking while in his employ, or Of
using any drug.
On the other hand q number of wit
nesses testified that The woman did
use morphine, although she denied it
Despite her denial, however, it was
shown that il was she who had signed
the druggists receipt for a dollar bot
tie Of morphine Monday afternoon and
not Christensen, as she claimed.
Although he is said not to have been
a drinking man, witnesses testified
that Monday night the woman pre-
vailed upon him TO take a drink which
she prepared for him, as he was com
planning of feeling bad. This occurred
while the party was going on, it was
asserted.
A considerable amount Of other evil
dence fully as damaging as the above
was brought out before the woman
was ordered held.
The jury.
The inquest was conducted before
Coroner Nickelsen, State Attorney EN-
NETT Wilson conducting the prosecu-
ton. and the following citizens COM
posed the jury: ]. w. Coons, L. L.
Boysen, J. A Van Pelt, L. FIIltngim,
T. J. Benson and J. A. Johnson.
The body Of Christensen was IN
tered in the Potters field yesterday
afternoon.
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TERSELY TOLD.
$500 REWARD.

The Journal will pay $500 reward for
evidence sufficient to convict any boy or
person found stealing subscribers papers
after delivery of same by carrier.
K. P. Seasons, of Bombay, spent
yesterday in Pensacola, a guest at the
San Carlos.
J. H. Moffatt, of Mariana, is a late
arrival in the Deep Water City. He
arrived last night and is a guest at the
San Carlos.
J. J. McCaskiII. of DeFuniak, was
transacting business in Pensacola yes
terday, stopping at the San Carlos
while here.
]. Russ. of Freeport, is in the city
today. He Is here on business, having
arrived yesterday afternoon.
Hon. P. K. Yonge left yesterday af-
ternoon for Tallahassee and Jackson
vile, where he will attend meetings
of the state board of control.
Albert Burnett. the -two-year- old
son of Mrs. D. D. Brunette, who
was scalded several days ago, is now
improving.
The fishing schooner Angelina ar
rived in port yesterday with 1000
pounds OF snappers for Saunders &
Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
HARDY WANTS
MORE SPECIAL
PRIZES GIVEN
CALLS UPON THOSE INTERESTED
TO OFFER SPECIAL PREMIUMS
IN AGRICULTURAL DEPART
MENT OF INTERSTATE FAIR.

Believing that the more premiums
offered the more entries there will be
in the agricultural department Of the
Interstate Fair this year, L. W. Hardy,
field agent for the Pensacola CONNER
cial Association, who is in charge of
the E2scambia county exhibit urges
people in the county to offer special
premiums for various articles in this
department He requests all those
who will offer premiums, no matter
how small. for any special agricultural
product, it matters not what, to COM
municate with him at once and advise
him what they viii offer and for what
product.
Mr.. Hardy also believes this will be
a test to show how much interest is
felt in this department and will be
glad to hear from any who care to
offer a premium, no matter how large
or small.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
PRESIDENT Of
THE NJ. &P. TO
PAY VISIT HERE
w. p. DIckERsoN OF MEMPHIS
AND PENSACOLA RAILROAD
WILL ARRIVE IN PENSACOLA
WITHIN A FEW DAYs-WoRK
ON ROAD PROBABLY BEGIN AT
ONCE

W. P. Dickerson, promoter of the
Memphis and Pensacola railroad, who
was recently given a franchise and
valuable waterfront property in Pen
sacola by the city council, and who
gave a ten thousand dollar bond for
the carrying out of the agreements of
the franchise, will be in Pensacola
within a few days on business per
tanning to the construction of the road.
At the time of his last visit here Mr..
Dickerson said actual construction
would begin just as soon as the final
survey from Meridian to Pensacola
was completed. 1t is understood that
the surveying has been completed, the
final lines placed, and that there is
nothing to do but put a grading force
to work
viii Rush Work.
Mr.. Dfckerson has frequently said
that building the road would be rushed
as rapidly as possible just as soon as
it was practicable to begin, and that
an effort would be made to have the
road completed many months before
the time limit as agreed upon by the
city was up. In view of the fact that
a very short time was allowed for the
completion of the road from Pensacola
to Meridian it will require many men
and teams TO carry on the work.
When Mr.. Dickerson arrives in Pen
sacola It Is thought he will be in a
position to say definitely when con-
struction work will begin and when
trains VIII be operated into Pensaco
over the Memphis and Pensacola rail-
road
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Bids Requested on Brick Building.

The Board Of Commissioners Of State
Institutions Of Florida invite sealed pro-
posals for the construction OF Receiving
Hospital at the Florida Hospital for the
Insane, Chattahoochee, Fla Building 10
be 42X222 feet, two stories In height,
brick walls, slate roof Drawings and
specifications may be seen at the office II
the Governor, Tallahassee, Fla, or can
be secured from the ONCE of BishO, K
Green, Architects, Atlanta or ValdCst4,
Ga, by depositing $500 to insure return
Of drawings. Sealed proposals accom-
panied by certified check for $500. 90, nay
able 70 the State Treasurer Of Florida. TO
guarantee faithful execution of Bond and
Contract, win be received by the Cover
nor, Tallahassee, Fla, until 10 a. m Sep
TENDER 3, 1912 Right reserved to reject
any or all bids. 26Jul oaw4w,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
SAFETY BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT
UNIFORM QUESTION WILL BE
ONE OF MOST INTERESTING TO
BE DISCUSSED AT THIS sEs-
SION.

When the board of public safety
convenes tonight at 1880 in the Office
Of the city clerk for the regular semi
nIonthly meeting, one Of the most i'm
p1rtanC matters TO be considered viii
he the winter uniforms for the police
and FIRE departments. OF late there
has been considerable amount Of
dissatisfaction .aMoI-g the members OF
TIE beard and among the meE who
wear the uniforms az TO the service
they have been getting and II is prob
able that new system OF some kind
will be adopted.
special meeting was to have been
held during last month to dispose Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
A MEETING OF
WORKS BOARD
REGULAR SESSION WILL BE HELD
THIS AFTERNOON AT 6 O'CLOCK
AND SEVERAL MATTERS WILL
RECEIVE ATTENTION.

For the purpose of disposing of the
regular business on the calendar and
attending to any matters which may
be brought to the attention of the
board, a meeting of the board of pub
lie works will be held in the office of
the city clerk this afternoon at 8
o clock.
One of the matters which viii oc-
cupy the attention of the members of
the board will be the forms for pro-
posals for bids for the construction of
cross walks through the grass plots in
the city. The city engineer has pre-
pared a form and will submit same to
the board for approval at this meet
ing, after which advertisement for bids
will probably be made.
The cross walks referred to Will be
placed where there are grass plots
along the sidewalks, between the side
walks and the Curbing, and will lead
from the sidewalks to the curbing
and will be paid for by the city.
Besides this matter, a number of
others will be disposed Of and the ses-
sion viii probably be an interesting
one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
The Mndern Wa,

7 nc WUucTU Way.
Ty Cobb said at a baseball banquet IN
Minneapolis:
ct admit that there is too much loud
talk, too much arguing and wrangling
and chin music, in a game of baseball.
Il know a man who was seen the other
day getting into a taxicab.
Z" Where are you going" they asked
him.
." Tn going to hear the ball game"
he replied. '-Washington Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
PLANS FOR NEW
CHURCH ARRIVE
ARCHITECT KRAMER OF NEW
YORK COMPLETES THOSE FOR
THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
BUILDING.

Pans for the new building SoI the
First Christian church, which is TO De
erected at the corner Of Gadsden street
and Seventh avenue, have been com
pleted and brought to Pensacola. by ..
W. Kramer, the architect, Of New
York.
The plans have been fled with the
building inspector and at an early
date the building committee will call
FOL. proposals from contractors. The
new building VIII cost $4,000 or $780,
900.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02

this proposition but the extra session
was not held and the matter will be
taken up tonight at the regular meet
ing. It is said
In addition to this matter, there is
the regular calendar of business and
some other special matters may be
brought before the board.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
VET. FTREMEN TO
ELECT OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of the Volunteer
Veteran Firemen's Association is to
be held tonight in the recorders court
room. and 1t is expected that all mem
bers will attend.
In addition to the usual business Of
1cers are to be elected for the ensuing
term.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
Rub My-Tism will cure you.
BOY SCOUTS TO HAVE
WATER CARNIVAL

All Boy Scouts are requested to be
at the Y. M. G. A. at 1880 today in
order to go to Bayvtew Park for
water carnival They will drill at the
park and engage in swimming, diving,
life saving, etc, and in the evening
will cook supper, which they will serve
as the hosts of the Camp Fire Girls.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02

your wife isn't looking WELL
"She is unable to sleep nights"
"She doesn't look like a nervous wom-
an"
pocket put in my clothes and she hasn't
found it yet''-Houston Post.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02

The first thing I do every morning is
to tell my wife that she looks younger
and more beautiful every day"
Doesn't she ever suspect that you are
lying?"
"Oh, yes, she knows it: but It keeps
her from starting in to find fault with
me just the SAINT Chicago Record
Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
NEW PIANOS

worth 1895 for S267.50;
terms SIS cash, $3.50 per
week. Don't fail to see them
before purchasing.
The Clutter Music House.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02

In Escambia County Circuit Court.
State of Florida In Chancery. Elizabeth
Evans, VS.. Wave Evans. On Monday,
the 18th day Of August, A. D., 1912, the
defendant. Wave Evans. is required 10
appear to the bill filed against him herein.
This order to be published once eacn week
for four consecutive weeks in The Pen
sacola Journal, q newspaper published In
said Escambia County. Jas. MacGibbon,
Clerk Circuit Court BY Thos. A. John
1912. 1eiulyoaw4w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02
LEGAL NOTICE.

In Escambia County Circuit Court,
Bell vs. Peter Bell. On Monday. the
23rd day of September, A. D., 1919 the
defendant, Peter Bell, is required TO ap-
pear to the bill fled against him herein
This order TO be published once each
week for eight consecutive weeks IN The
Pensacola Journal. a newspaper pub
lished 10 said Escambia County Jas.
MacGibbon, Clerk Circuit Court BY
Thos. A. Johnson, D. G. Pensacola, Fla
July 18th, 1912. ISjulyoawgw
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-02

The Journal will pay $500 reward FOR
evidence sufficient to convict any boy or
person found stealing subscribers papers
after delivery Of same by carrier.
The Washington times., 1912-11-27
GOV. coLDsBoRoUcHs OPPORTUNITY

Governor Goldsborough confronts the necessity
Of appointing Senator from Maryland who will
serve throughout highly important year of pract-
cay continuous Congress sittngs. First is the short
session. then the special tariff session.
1t seems pretty generally accepted that he will
name William P. Jackson Eastern Shore Republican,
millionaire, and standpatter.
To do that will be to sacrifice his opportunity
to do something for the Republican party in Mary
land Jackson would be the same sort Of Senator as
lohn Walter Smith, True, one would bear the label
Of Republicanisn, the other Of Democracy. But
both would be essentially standpatters on tariff
Both would be out Of harmony with Maryland opinion
Both would be under suspicion Of representing the
particular special interest that in the last tariff.
making proved most potent in opposition to real
revision: lumber
Jackson is the man who dictated the reputation
Of the State primary by the Maryland delegation al
the Chicago convention last June. Governor Colds
borough helped him to do it. Maryland Repubcanism
The Washington times., 1912-11-27

injured itself with the State by that performance.
Governor Goldsborough would well.nigh wreck It II
now he should make Jackson Senator.
John Walter Smith will do enough misrepresentihg
Of Maryland in the Senate. The governor has real
opportunity to reinstate the Republican party Let him
name true liberal Republican, who will better rep
resent the State in his tariff votes, than Smith ever
did or ever will represent IT, That will give Repub
licanism chance to shine by contrast
Maryland Is no reactionary State, but it happens
to be In control Of reaconary elements Of both the
old parties. Governor Goldsborough can serve the
State and his party II he will make the right sort Of
appointment To make the wrong kind; to have
Maryland voted in the Senate by one Republican and
one Democrat both Of the wrong kind, will simply
be invitation to political revolution.
The Washington times., 1912-11-27
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

Each Of the following named officers
10 detailed for duty on general re-
cruiting service:
Captain HANsFoRD L. THRELKELD
Thirtieth H. Infantry Columbus Bar
Captain EDwARD 4. STUART. Second
Field Artillery. Fort slocum. N. Y.
Army. retired. recruiting ofsicsr.
from 81. Losis; 70 Detroit rei!sy,nF rWTdnF
Eleventh Infantry. recruiting officer.
Major ROBERT 8. WOODsON. United
State, AEmy retired s,,St With dn,y h; con- on:
tailed for general recruiting service
to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
First Lieutenant FIELDING L. POIN-
DENTER, United States army. re-
tired. recruiting officer. from Chi.
easo, H.. to Rosnoks. Va. rsliey:
Coast Artillery Corps.
United States army. retired, assigned
to active duty: detailed for general
recruiting service: to s06 South State
street. Chicago. III.
Captain WILLIAM c. TREMAINE.
United States army. retired, assigned
to active duty; detailed for general
recruiting service. to New York
city.
Captain MATTHEW A. BArsoN.
United States army. retired, from
active duty and from duty on gen.
eral recruiting service, December l6,
to his home.
Lieutenant Colonel HENRY I. RIPLEY,
United States army. retired. as.
signed to active duty: detailed for
general recruiting service, to Spring.
fieid. Mass.
,.u,.,,,. Co,on., ry arup ", ,y,,p
BARD. United States army, retired
assigned to active duty, to Newark,
N. j.. relieving First Lieutenant
WILLIAM A. AUSTIN, cavalry.
The Washington times., 1912-11-27
FURTHER ACTION| IN
THE UTILITIES CASE
COMES TO A HALT
Corporation Counsel's Suit
Must Be Disposed of Be-
fore Developments.

Further execution Of plans of the
Washington Utilities Compan to take
over the two Virginia lighting com.
panies. the washington Railway and
Electric Company and possibly other
Washington public utility corporation,
now Ii to remain at q standstiii until
the suit filed by Corporation Counsel
Thomas Is out Of the way. according
~ Gardner L. Boothe. secretary Of the
washington Utilities Company.
The plan to take over the Arlington
Lighting Company has been abandoned,
and while there 10 to be no merger, a.
such. with the Braddock company, Il
was admitted by Mr.. Boothe today that
the securities Of the latter company
would be taken In by the Sl50. 100000 cor
poration. There is to be no further
sinia State eorpors,ion s eomn'ission. nj sHs ''r'
30 far As the absorption OF the WASH
ington Railwty and Electric Company
10 concerned. the utilities company now
mer's stock, 1t is Understood, to carry
out the absorption whenever such a
step shall seem advisable. but no new
developments ere expected in that di.
lection unit! the questions involved in
No indication Of the line Of defense to
the suit was given by Mr.. boothe. I'VE
shall have something to say in court
when the case comes up. but not until
then" Mr.. Boothe said today In RESPONSE
to The Times inquiry.
The new officers Of the Washington
Utilities Company now are Frederick II,
Treat, formerly president Of the Wash.
ington.Virginia Railway Company,
which was absorbed yesterday, presl.
dent: Norman Grey. OF Camden, Il. j.,
formerly president Of the utilities com.
pany. vice president: w. w. Spaid,
treasurer. and Gardner L. Boothe. OF
Alexandria, secretary and general coun.
sci. Clarence F. Eorment, formerly
president Of the Washington Away
and Electric Company; John A. wilkins,
and c. A. 6palding have been added TO
the board OF directors.
The holders Of stock In the Washing.
ton-Virginia Railway Company who
have not already disposed Of their hold
ings to the utilities company may. II is
| understood. exchange their preferred
stock as follows: Each ten shares may
be convertible into $3.50 In per cent
bonds and $50 in stock Of the WASH
ington Utilities Company; the common
| stock exchangeable ten shares for $500
| in bonds and $50 in stock. This 10
| about equivalent to $85 for the pre-
| ferred and $50 for the common. The
last prices paid on change were 20 for
| the preferred and 81 for the common.
/ Before the absorption Of the railway
/ company the utilities company has ac-
quired S595. 900 OF the common and $40 900
| Of the preferred. out OF S1000.000 pre-
ferred and 81, 81, 800 common issued.
The Washington times., 1912-11-27
WITH OR WITHOUT A PRETExT?

Austria is determined that Servia shall not nave
an outlook on the Adriatic Servia must have it, or
give up her dreams of q real national future Servia
paying no attention to warnings proceeded to seize
stretch of the Adratc coast and Austria cast about
for immediate pretext to take up arms.
The pretext was found in the disappearance Of an
Austrian consul in an Albanian town that the Serbs
had occupied A fine fabric OF tales about his murder
by the invaders was exploited. Austrian chauvnism
was appealed to; the Insult to the empire" was
much prated about. Serva must produce the missing
consul, safe and sound, or there would be war right
away.
Sinister rumors Of moving corps and divisions,
Of immense notifications, OF the threatening activ.
tiles Of the Danube squadron, came in rapid
son Always there was the explanation that national
dignity and national sentiment had been outraged
by the murder of an Austrian official. That was the
immediate excuse.
When all was ready to strike
The missing consul walked into Uskub safe,
sound, and quite innocent of knowledge that he had
been murdered, mareated or made the himsy excuse
for an empires preparations to plunge all Europe
into war!
Her pretext removed, is Austria going to back
of in confusion? Not at all. She blusters ahead
satisfied to have war without pretext If she cannot
have it with one The allies must be robbed of their
vctorys spoils, Of their dearly bought economic
opportunity and national hopes, by the wardogs in
the Austrian manger.
II Europe is dragged into the fearful conflic,
which today gravey threatens it will be the crowning
! crime Of maevoent diplomacy and mad ambition
The Washington times., 1912-11-27
A LIVING WAGE FOR WOMEN.

All generalizations are dangerous (this one is
not excuded, but they are often useful as rhetorical
missiles, and Miss Inez Milholland must have had
that conception in mind when she said IN Phade.
phia lately that the men VINO pay girls starvation
wages are just responsible for the vice problem
as the men who actually drug or seduce them" Miss
Mholland did not say that in the hard loud voice Of
an indurated political spinster, because she happens
to be young and beautiful damsel, with sophis.
tication beyond er years. She did not say it, we are
sure, to imply that the responsibility dealt with is
legal responsibility, because Miss Milholland has
studied law and she knows that such responsibility
could not we'll attach to the dispenser Of starvation
wages. The lady knows also, in a general way, that
moral responsibility in such cases is complex mat.
ter that cannot be fixed by an offhand peroration
But there is, nevertheless, 4 sufficient measure Of
truth in such assertions to justify their in great
causes, and there is no greater cause in all the
domain Of social justice than this Of providing for
working women a scale Of remuneration that is more
than sufficient for the purposes Of bare subsistence.