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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
Taft Believes Roosevelt Has Been
Eliminated as important Factor

the republican candidate. He assert
ed he had been overwhelmed in the
last few days with letters and news
paper clippings, showing the trend Is
towards the republican party.
Charles D. Hilles. republican na :
tional chairman. informed him, he
said, that the outlook is especially
bright in the northwestern states
He believes Colonel Roosevelt, the
progressive candidate, has been elm
mated as an important factor in the
campaign.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
DE PALMA IMPROVING.

Milwaukee, Oct 6.-The condition of
Ralph De Palma, who was seriously
injured when his car overturned on
the last lap of the grand prix automo-
bile race yesterday. was said tonight
by his physicians to be improved and
his chances are now believed to be
good for recovery. He is conscious
and no bones were fractured as was
at first thought Tom Alley, De
Palma's mechanician, left the hospital
today. He received a slight fracture
of the left shoulder bone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
SETTLE TROUBLE
WITHOUT A WAR
Reported That Turkey Has Agreed to
Some Concessions in Order to Pre-
vent Conflict.

London, Oct 6.-Dispatches received
here tonight from Constantinople say
the Turkish government has agreed to
give a greater measure of self gov
ernment to Roumelia and Macedonia
If this proves true, 1t Is believed the
chances of a war between Turkey and
the Balkan states is greatly lessened.
Turkey wishes the details Of the
proposed agreement settled. the dis
patches say. by conferences with the
chief European nations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
DEMONSTRATION OF
NAVAL VESSELS

New York, Oct 6.-Ten United
States warships entered New York
harbor today in preparation for the
mobilization here Of more than six
score of fighting vessels.
1t will be the biggest naval demon
stration in the history Of American
waters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
HEAR SPEECHES IN
DYNAMITE CASES
Preliminary Arguments to be Re-
sumed This Morning by United
States Attorney chas. w. Miller.

Indianapolis. Oct s.-Preliminary
arguments win be resumed when the
trial OF the forty-six defends" Is In
the alleged dynamitirg conspiracy
against employers of non-union labor
in structural steel building is com
menced again tomorrow.
United States District Attorney c.
W. Miller is in charge OF the prosecu-
ton, and announces that it will take
him two days longer. He will be
followed by United States Senator
John w. Kern, counsel for the de
fendants-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
COACHES ARE DERAiLED
BUT NONE INJURED

Morgan city, La. Oct. 6.-Three
coaches of the Texas local passenger
train on the Southern Pacific rail-
road. east bound, from Beaumont
here were derailed near Gibson. La,
trvaIve miles from here. this after
noon. No one was hurt
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
COTTON BUYERS OFFER BONUS,

Winfield La, Oct. 6.-At q meet
ing of the Progressive league Thurs
day 1t was determined to pay bonus
on cotton brought here in order to
stimulate winnfields cotton trade
and with this in view the Progressive
league has issued a notice. The busi
ness men of Winfield have agreed
that they will pay premium of 81
for every bale Of cotton that Is sold
by the producer in Winfield for the
season Of 1s12-13. beginning October
lth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
NEW AEROPLANE
ENDURANCE RECORD
Lieut.. Towers of the Army Aviation
Corps Remains in the Air for Over
Six Hours.

Annapolis, Nd. Oct 6.-A new
American record for an endurance
aeroplane flight was made here to-
day by Lieutenant John H. Towers,
of the United States Navy Aviation
Corps, who was continuously in the
air for six hours, 10 minutes and IS
seconds.
The best previous record in Amer
lea was made by Paul Peck and was
four hours. % minutes and sS sec
onds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
THOS. ]. RYAN
KILLS HIMSELF
WITH REVOLVER
WAS A DEMOCRATIC LEADER IN
PENNSYLVANIA FOR MANY
YEARS AND HEAVILY INTER.
EsTE0 IN AMUSEMENT ENTER
PRIsEs.

Philadelphia, Oct 6.-Thomas J.
Ryan, for many years a leader in the
Democratic party here, killed himself
today by shooting through the mouth.
The body was discovered in a down
town office building shortly after he
had been discussing business affairs
with his private secretary. He was
aged fifty two years.
He was interested heavily in amuse-
ment enterprises in several big cities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
INCREASE DEATH
ROLL TO NINE
One More Dies as Result Of Auteno.
bile Overturnins on an Embankreni
Near Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Oct. 6.-The death OF
another young man injured in the
overturning of an automobile on an
ennbankment here early today after
his removal to a hospital brought the
death list to nine. Eight were instant
~ killed.
All were yorng men. The accident
was due to an effort to avoid col
iision with another car. Both were
running fast
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
REV. J. o. NORRIS ACQUITTED

Jackson, La, OCT b.-ReV. j. D.
Norris, who was arrested in Baton
Rouge September 5. on a charge of
obtaining $3.50 by giving false secur-
ity, was tried at Brankenburg, KY.
September "a, and was acquitted by
the jury unanimously
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
strikers F[OG
MENTOR TRYING
1OBREAKSTR|KE
One Man is Shot and Three
Are Severely Beaten in
North Augusta.

SUPERINTENDENT OF THE RAIL
WAY WHO WENT TO SCENE
TO HAVE CAR SENT TO THE
CITY FORCED TO LEAVE At
POINT OF REvoLvER-sHERiFF
TELEeRAPHs GOVERNOR THE
SITUATION IS BEYOND CON
TRoL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
REBELS SURRENDER TOWN.

San Juan Del Sur. Nicaragua, Oct.
6.-The town of Leon was surrendered
to the American force This is the
reason 1t is believed that no fighting
occurred. but the details of the sur
render have not been received here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
SIX REPORTED KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

Dallas, Texas, Oct 6.--Six persons
are reported to have been killed when
an interurban car struck an automo-
bile at crossing at Arlington, Tex,
tonight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
WILSON AND
|. BRYAN HOLD
A CONFERENCE
Talk Over the Political Stu
alton at the Home of the
Great Comrnoner.

BOTH UNHEsITATINcLY PREDICT
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN THE
NATIONAL cAMPAIGN-WiLs
RESUMES HIS SPEAKING TOUR
WHILE BRYAN Is TO CAMPAIGN
IN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA
AND MINNESOTA.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
LOYAL GREEKS
To RESPOND TO
CALL TO ARMS
About Forty-Five Will Leave
Pensacola to Fight For
Their Country.

LARGELY ATTENDED MEETING
OF THE GREEK AeENEsIs AS.
ISOLATION HELD LAST NIGHT
AND PREPARATIONS MADE FOR
MANY TO LEAVE-PRESICENT
NICK GALATcHANos AMONG
THE FIRST TO VOLUNTEER TO
Go.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
TWO ENGINEERS
RISK THE DANGER
Run Trains on the Georgia Railroad,
On Which Three Hundred Train
men Are On Strike.

Augusta, Oct. 1.-TWO union en-
gineers today agreed to run the risk
and the danger and two trains were
operated on the Georgia railroad, 300
trainmen of which are on a strike.
One train was from Atlanta here
and the other was from Augusta to
Atlanta
No violence was reported.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
CITY ENGINEER THORNTON SAYS
HE INVITES AN INVESTIGATION
Endorses The Journals Edi.
torial Relative to Street
Grades of the City.

DECLARES THE CONSTANT 5IcK.
ERINe OVER STREET GRADES
is ANNOYING AND USELESS
AND HE INVITES AN IMPARTIAL
INVESTIGATION AT THE HANDS
OF A COMPETENT ENGINEER
WITH A VIEW OF PUTTING AN
END TO IT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-07
CHARGED WITH cATTLE THEFT.

Hackley. La, Oct 6.-Lucias Warn
or, negro of this place, was arrested
here Thursday by Deputy Sheriff d.
l.. BreIand and committed to Frank
linton Jail He is charged with steal
ing cattle on three occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11

Copyright National Geographic Society the fly should up at
during which insects thrive The
will be watched with by the medical
worlds for believed that such nroads will be made the fly
population the health of Washington will be permanently
Gifted
AS in the last campaign all children under sixteen years
eligible for the which will be awarded month
Dr. Arthur L. Murray of the District health department.
supervised the crusade year ago, is again in charge
The prizes offered FIVE for the Nav
June July and August with for September The totals of the
competitors for the first four months will be added Sepembe
record and grand prizes based the showing of the entire
paign awarded the closing month These will range from first
prize Of SIoo a seventh prize of S.
Beginning with May the prizes this month will range
first of SIS fifth prize Of S. During June July
gust the prizes will from first prize of $40 fifth prize
SIS.
addition enumerated prizes of the
will be awarded dealing with methods extermnang the
fly.
The rules for the conduct of the campaign simple Chill
competing boxes from the Associated
tiles stations in different Of the city which deliver the flies
the health Office the District building While the boxes
secured from the charities stations the insects be delivered
health Office where Dr. Murray will them
records the credit of the competitors
Flies caught sticky will be counted but they
caught swaed' poisoned
drowning the use of sulphur fumes or by other
regarding the campaign should be addressed
to DR.. Murray in care of the health Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
SECOND: FIGHT FOR F[Y[ESS CITY
WILL CONTINUE FIVE MONTHS
Planned Along Broader Lines and
With Larger Prizes Than
Big Battle Of 1911.

The Stars second anti-hy cam
paign opened Wednesday morn
ing, May I, to continue for five
months, or until October 1. The
crusade is planned on a larger
scale than any similar undertaking
ever attempted in any city. The
health department has pledged its
heartiest cooperation in the work.
Last year The Stars swat the
hy' contest lasted two weeks, a
total OF $Ioo in prizes being award
ed to children who destroyed the
greatest number of the winged
disease carriers. Millions of insects
WERE exterminated, as a result of
which, health officials predict, the
fly crop this spring will be smaller
than in years.
The decision to conduct a five
month campaign, this year, was
based upon the belief that the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
MEMORIALS OF WASHINGTON.
Additions Of Historic Value Pre-
scented to Mount Vernon.

Several additions of historic value to
the collection of memorials to George
Washington were announced at today's
session OF the council Of the board OF
regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies'
Association meeting at Mount Vernon.
The most important of these additions,
which include several personal effects OF
George Washington, is the original grant
for the 5,OOO-acre tract of land purchased
by John Washington from Lord Culpep-
per in 1874. Another addition is that of
war map used by Washington during
the War of the Revolution.
Reports from each state regent were
submitted today and the regents under
took to make arrangements for the
future laying out of gardens and i'm
provements to the house and estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
FOR REPEAL OF. ACT
FOR THE SALE OF LAND
Secretary of War Opposes
Transfer of Certain Tract
to Sidney Bieber.

The Secretary of War ano the army en-
gineers are opposed to the sale or trans
fer of any government land along the
banks of the Anacostia river within the
limits of the District of Columbia. Ac-
cordingly they advocate the passage of
Senate bill 66SS, which provides for the
repeal Of the act of March 2, 1907, which
authorized the sale to Sidney Bleber Of
certain government land along the west
bank of the river named near the Penn
sylvania Avenue bridge. a strip of which
land is occupied by the Pennsylvania
question is held up because of Mr.. Bic
ber's unwillingness to pay the price fixed
by the army engineers. $4,000. which he
declared to be excessive.
Report Made by Gen. Bixby.
In a report to the, Secretary of War on
the subject. Gen. Bixby, chief of engi-
neers. said in part: ~ &
while title and possession Of this land
are still in the United States. the law
authorizing the sale. Of the land Is yet
in force, and it is believed that its repeal
is desirable. The District Of Columbia
act of March 2. 1911. contained provi-
sion making an appropriation toward the
reclamation and development of the Ana
costa river and flats. from the Anacostia
bridge to the District line, such appro-
rriation to be expended under the super
vision of the chief of engineers on plans
prepared under his direction by boaru
Of engineers. The land in question. is d.
rectly covered by any project or plan for
reclamation that may be carried on un-
der the foregoing provision, of law. and
Its possession and ownership should be re-
tanned by the United States for use in
connection with such project.
On Grounds Of Policy.
Furthermore. the sale or disposal Of
property of this kind. which becomes
more valuable. for the purposes Of the
government. Is not in accord with sound
public policy Mr.. Bieber has no. vested
rights In this land by virtue of the pro-
visions of section Is Of the act OF March
9, 1907 and SO far as known to this de-
partment has manifested no desire or in
tention to purchase 1t since the price was
fixed as aforesaid. The accompanying
bin (Senate bill 66SS Is designed to re-
peal the law and revoke the privilege IN
the premises. and its passage by Congress
Is recommended"
Secretary Stimson has sent the report
of Gen. Bixby to the Senate committee
on commerce, which asked for his views
on the pending bill. expressing his 1ull
concurrence in the Recommendation LOT
its passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11

driving machine now working there will
be taken to Lower Cedar Point to drive
a number of piles and do such repair
work as may be necessary to put the
wharf in thorough order for service as
a steamboat landing. Later the driver
and wharf-repairing force will go to Will
kerson's for work on the pier there. and
the two wharves at Colonial Beach also
will be overhauled in the next month or
six weeks in preparation for busy sum-
mer season.
The Strengthening of the pier at the foot
Of 18th street southwest. which Louis T..
Smoot recently acquired for use as q
sand and gravel discharging point. has
been completed. Much of the gravel that
will be used in the construction OF the
new bureau of engraving and printing
will be unloaded at this wharf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
REVENUE CUTTER ACCEPTED.
The Miami to Be Fitted Out fo1
/. Service on Florida Coast

The government has accepted the new
revenue cutter Miami. built at the New
port News shipyard and recently given
her trial trip there. The vessel will bt
turned. over to the representatives OF
the revenue cutter service at once.
The cutter Apache. which arrived a.
Baltimore Wednesday from this city. hal
been sent to the Newport News shipyart
to bring the Miami to the Arundel Cove
Nd. station Of the service to be fittet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11

out for service on her station. on the
Florida coast. The Miami is a sister
ship Of the Unalga. which is at the Arun-
del Cove station being fitted out for a
trip through the Suez canal for her sta
ton, on the Alaska coast The Unalga,
which is expected to sail in the latter
part of next week. is to be commanded
by Capt. r. o. Crisp. and has had her
full complement of men assigned to her.
The Miami is to receive her outfit at
Arundel Cove. and 1t will be six weeks
or two months before she will be ready
to go into service. She will be sent to
the Gulf Of Mexico, and II Isl understood
will have Key West, Fla, for headquar-
tiers. Both vessels are 200 feet In length
over all. 81 feet wide. p feet deep, with
Is feet draft. and are equipped with 1.AO-
Horsepower engines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
MONEY FOR WORKS OF DEFENSE
House and Senate Conferees Agree
on the Fortifications Bill.

Senate and House conferees have come
to conclusion in the disagreement be-
tween the two houses on the appropria-
ton bill for Notifications and other works
Of defense. as explained in statement
to the House of Representatives by
Representative Sherley yesterday after
noon Immediately after the legislative
appropriation bill had been passed. The
bill as finally agreed upon appropriates
$4,O36.235. the same amount as passed
by the House, and is 81, 437,472 less than
that of the current year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
PILE-DRIvING MACHINE MOVES
Completes Work at Marshall Hall
and Goes to Mount Vernon.

The pile-driving machine belonging to the
Clarke & Winston Company of this city,
which has been employed for several days
past in overhauling the wharf at Mar
shall Hall, Md. has completed the work
there and is to be taken at once to Mott
Vernon to rebuild the steamboat landing
at that point. AT Mount Vernon a num-
er of fender piles to be driven consti-
tutes the bulk Of the. work to be done.
AS soon as the rebuilding, of the wharf
at Stuart's, Va, Is completed the pile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
REMoRsEFUL LOVERS SUICIDE
Kills Himself for Causing Indigna-
ton in Fiancee.
Special Cablecram to The Star

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. May IA young man named
Alphonse Vingerin accompanied his
fiancee. Cecile Becker. to her mother s
grave, at the Pere Lachaise cemetery
yesterday.
They placed two wreaths on the tomb.
and then the girl suddenly broke into
a fit Of sobbing. and declared that she
would never be consoled for her loss.
This appears to have affected Alphonse
very deeply, and as they were about to
leave the cemetery he asked his sweet
heart II she could not forget her mother
for his sake.
The girls indignation at the sugges-
ton caused the unhappy young man to
draw out his revolver and shoot himself
through the head. His condition is des-
paired of. and his fiancee is suffering
from severe shock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
PLAY RAGGED BALL.
Georgetown Gets Small End Of IL.
too Score With Yale.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. May 11.-Yale
toyed with Georgetown here yesterday,
beating them IL to 0. in a ragged game.
Hartwell was big puzzle to the visitors
and for six innings held them hitless. He
struck out a dozen men and also batted
we'll Reilly, Blossom and Cornish were
like three colts on the paths and between
them stole nine bases. Scofeld, Blossom
and BELLY each stole home. The score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
BERNHARDT AIDS AVIATION.
Collects $4,000 in Her Theater for
National Subscription.
,cial cablesram to The Star.

SptcIaI CdplsRram 10 The StHr
PARIS. May 11.-Mme Sarah Bern
hardt, who started collection in her
theater for the national aeroplane SUBJ
scription, which is now nearing $780,
e0o, has sent to the organizers the sum
of $4,000 for an aeroplane. which she
asks should be named Il Aiglon" as a
tribute to the poet Rostand.
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt had collected
5000 in her theater. and she added an
other $1,000 out OF her own purse for
the purpose OF supplying the aeropiane
with safety device.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
NEW SWIMMING RECORD.
Miss Curwen Sets Worlds Mark for
~1CO-Meter Contest.

LIVERPOOL. May 11.-Miss Daisy
Curwen. an Englishwoman, yesterday
beat the women's world record by
swimming 100 meters in 1.23 1-5, in the
Olympic elimination trials The record
has been hitherto held by Miss V. Meave,
also an Englishwoman, who swan the
distance in 1.24 2-5.
Miss Daisy Curwen also holds the wom-
ems record for 100 yards, her time for
that distance being LIZ 3-5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
$3.50 a Month

will PAY for highly DESIRABLE home of this type,
including EVERY dollar of interest. THINK what it
for YOU SAVE nearly 90 per cent of rent
1t takes 5000 cash SECURE these terms you pay
more, ALL cash, the price is THE SAME.
$3.50 to $3,575
Six Rooms. Hardwood Double Oak Floors. Tiled Sink.
Double Acting Mirror Doors. Automatic Electric Light
Large Closets Fire Logs Air Space Wash Trays.
Light Cellar Porches Back and Front Picket Fences
And Perfect Heating Plant
THIS neighborhood has large percentage of HOME
OWNERS A very IMPORTANT factor
EXHIBIT home, o2I ST NE.
Open until dark Homes under construction 10th and Eye
SITS. and 9th and SITS. CLOSE TO the "H and Eighth
ST. cars churches schools and the theaters
SHANNON & LUCHS, AGENTS, 7I3 Hath STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
Held for Grand Jury's Action.

William Warner, colored, who was ar
rested yesterday on charge Of snatch
ing a pocketbook from Mrs. Emma Wex.
of go B street southwest, was held for
the action of the grand jury today in
the United States branch of the Police
Court. Warner entered plea Of not
guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11
SICK STOMACH. INDIGESTION OR
CONSTIPATED BOWELS CASCARETS

That awful beng Of acid and foul that the
feeling of ulnes dizziness and sick headache indigestion
which until
1t omachs fault
they
stomach the ed and food and foul
and from the ntesnes and bowels Then
by mornin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11

Fire originating from a defective CHM
ney Saturday burned the house of NJ. Z.
Baker, a farmer near Hyattstown. Md.
The family waA away from home. and
the flames wer& discovered by a neigh
Dor. Only a few pieces of furniture on
the first floor were saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11

Georgetown ... o . v y o y O. o
Rups-Scofeid. Blossom ~, Reilly CO., Ridden
Cornish 20. Burdette t3l. Hartwell- Two-base
hit-Bennett. Stolen bases-Scoheld. Blossom
t:,, Reilly a. Cornish 80. Left on bases-Yaie.
I: Georgetown. 10. First base on errors-Yale.
T. Struck out-By Hartweli. IL: lay Flenie, 8:
by j. O'Connor /. First base balls-On
HartwelI. ); OF Flenle, .. Hits-On Flenle. 10
In innings; OF J. OConnor, in innings. Hit
Time Of game-2 hours and 10 minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-11

Washington Hospital for the Insane,
Washington, ID. c., at salary of $500
year.
Services at the Del Ray Baptist Church,
Alexandria county, tomorrow will be con-
Quoted by Rev. G. w. Terrell.