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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
City Council Will Probe
The Purchase of Coal For
The City Water Works
TO KNOW WHY ONE
FIRM HAS ALWAYS SECURED
THE CONTRACT - ALDERMAN
sEMMEs SAYS $3.50 COULD
HAVE BEEN SAVED BY THE
CITY DURING THE PAST TWO
YEARS.

The purchase Of coal for the use of
the city water works plant and why
one firm OF Pensacola secures the
contract at all times Is to be made
the basis of an investigation at the
hands of the city council. The latter
body was in an investigating turn of
mind at its meeting last night and
was spurred to renewed activity when
Alderman Semmes, after being asked
why he dtd not vote on awarding the
coal contract, stated that the city
could have saved SLIGO during the
past two years had it pursued a diff
ferent course.
The discussion or this subject was
among the spiciest heard on the floors
Of the council chamber in several
months and some very sweeping and
insinuating remarks were made by
some of the aldermen.
The discussion was precipitated by
the reading OF communication from
the mayor, in which he stated that
he had decided to award coal con-
tracts as follows: For eighty tons
of coal to be used at the city hall
and other city buildings, to the Pen
sacola Supply Co., the price per ton
to be $3.45; for the coal to be used
at the water works plant to Cary
& Co., at the price of $245 per
ton. The mayor stated that in award
ing the contracts for water works
coal in this manner he was acting
upon the advice Of the superintendent
Of the water department, after exam
lining the bids received.
A motion having been made to ap-
prove the action Of the mayor and
after it had apparently passed, Aid
erman Semmes asked to be recorded
as voting against the motion, stating
that he had some knowledge of the
awarding Of this contract which Jus
titled him in voting against 1t. He
was quickly followed by Alderman
Kent, who also asked to be recorded
as voting in the negative, for similar
reasons.
Alderman Renshaw then asked that
the motion be reconsjdered, saying
that it had been broad dly insinuated
that there was something wrong and
he thought the matter should be more
fully explained. II there was ground
for such an insinuation. he wanted
to know it, he said and believed that
the council should have an explana-
ton
SEMMEs TALKS PLAINLY.
Alderman Semmes said that he in
tended no reflection whatever upon
the mayor and that he understood the
position of the mayor. but that the
superintendent OF the water depart
ment had made big mistake. as In
the past two years he could have
saved the city s1,700 In the awarding
of this contract IL he had pursued a
different course.
Mr.. Semmes said that Ae was in
the coal business and that he was in
a rather embarrassing position, but
that he was no coward and that be
Continued on Pare Three.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
WILSON AND CLARK CAMPAIGN
THROUGH ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI

Wilson in referring to his declara-
ton that the United States Steel cor
poration was behind the third party
program in thought"
Il simply am trying to show that
MIR. Roosevelt has the viewpoint of
the trusts and that we cannot afford
to have man president of the United
States who has that viewpoint.
1T is a matter of perfect indiffer-
ence to me where Mr.. Roosevelt gets
his money, but it is matter of a
great deal of difference to me where
he gets his ideas. And he got his
ideas with regard to the regulation
Of monopoly from the gentlemen who
control the United States Steel cor
poration."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
OTHER STATES
NOT DECLARED
WARONT TURKEY
BELIEVED THEY ARE WAITING
UNTIL THE MOBILIZATION OF
THEIR ARMIES is COMPLETED
BEFORE TAKING ANY ACTION,
THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT
AWAITS COMING EVENTS WITH
CALM ASSURANCE.

London, Oct e.-None of the other
Balkan states today declared war
against Turkey, which action has al
ready been taken by Montenegro.
Earlier rumors that Bulgaria and
Servia had declared war were not
confirmed. In diplomatic circles here
II is believed that other states are
waiting until the mobilization of
their armies Is complete. No further
details of actual fighting yesterday
have been received.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
Daughter ofDead Sheriff Follows
Assassins and Gets Evidence

Jackson, KY, Oct 9--After s.. T.
Callahan, former sheriff Of Breathitt
county, KY, was slain from ambush
few months ago, his daughter, Mrs.
Christian Goss, vowed to find the as
sassins.
She spent many days and nights
in the lonely mountain trails, seeking
evidence. which, presented to a grand
jury. resulted today in the indictNent
OF fifteen members Of the D>atcn fac
ton.
Details of the long hznt mat re-
suited in the indictmens OF the Dea-
tons were unobtainaLce as the noun
tain folk refused % talk. but IT is un-'
derstood the e1dictment says that the
killing d Callahan was accomplished
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10

st. Louis. Oct. 9.-Speaker Clark
and Governor Wilson campaigned to-
gether today through Illinois and
Missouri. Both states went for Clark
In the contest for the democratic
nomination for the presidency.
Speaker Clark was pleased to sup
port Wilson as the democratic presi-
Dental nominee. The prevailing idea
of Wilson's speeches was that the
republican and progressive parties are
too closely allied to corporation In
fluences to give the best administra-
tion in the interest of the people.
Wilson reached here late today and
spoke here tonight
Tn not trying to put Mr.. Roose-
velt in q hole" said Gov. Woodrow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
PRESIDENT TAFT ATTENDS
UNWILLING CEREMONIES

Montpelier, Vt. Oct. 9.-President
Taft attended the unveiling OF a me-
mortal to VerTnont's private soldiers
in the civil war today and addressed
the joint legislative assembly and
made several short talks to Mont
pelier school children.
The presidents address before the
Joint assembly was the common SOL
der Of the civil war" He said NOT
a word on politics. The president de-
ciared that while the militia was ef
ficieDt, it was not great enough in
numbers TO make an ample reserve.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10

after one Of his enemies had waved
the olive branch, wormed his way
into the feudist's confidence and fin
ally set the trap that resulted IN the
assassination.
Mrs. Goss waz aided In her search
for evidence by members OF her fam
Ny. but they told Breathitt county
officials that always It was the feud-
lists daughter who organized differ
ent features OF the detective work.
Callahan was one Of the MANY
picturesque figures In Breathitt coln-
ty feud history. Known as Deacon !"
he was recognized as leader Of his
faction for many years.
Deputies with warrants set out tSia
evening In search of the Deatona.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10

Washington, Oct e.-All the large
express companies, many of the great
railroad systems. and numerous or
ganizations Of express shippers and
commercial bodies were represented
today before the interstate commerce
commission at the opening Of the ar
guments upon new express rates pro-
posed by the commission.
Walker d. Hines, counsel for the
Adams, Southern, United States and
Wells-F Fargo companies. said the com
panies already had complied with the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
WILL TEST THE
NEWSPAPER LAW

New York, Oct. 9.-Suit to test the
right of the government to enforce
the federal law enacted by congress
at the last session requiring news
papers and periodicals to publish their
circulation figures twice a year, and
imposing other publicity requirements
was filed in the United States district
court here today by the Journal of
Commerce, of New York
The American Newspaper Publish
ers' Association is said to be back of
the suit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
Has Already Donated This
Year $213,592.41 Towards
Brother Bills Campaign.
THIS AMOUNT WAS JUsT'To GAIN
THE DENOMINATION OF THE
PRESIDENT - SPENT s15e, 1890
TO AID HIS ELECTION IN 1909
WISHED HIM TO BE FREE FROM
MONETARY OBLIGATIONS TO
OUTSIDERS.

washington, Oct. 9.-Charles P. Taft,
q brother of President Taft, today told
the senate committee investigating
campaign funds that he had contribut- :
ed $159,439.30 to aid in electing his
brother president in 1903, and that he
had paid s213,592.41 so far this year
towards the expenses OF gaining his
brothers denomination as the Republf-
can presidential candidate.
In explaining his support of his
brother. he said he thought him adj
mirably equipped to be president and
that he wished him to be free from any
monetary obligations to an outside In
dividual. interest or corporation.
Former United States Senator Ned
T. Dubois said the expenses of Speaker
Clarke's struggle for the Democratic
presidential nomination were s5o.46s.5o.
Senator Wilson, of West Virginia,
gave $1,000 and William r. Hearst
$500.
Judge Robert s. Lovett, chairman
of the executive committee of the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
railroads, said the late Edward Harri-
man repeatedly told him that Presi-
dent Roosevelt had asked him to go to
washington in October, 1904, and ask
ed him to assist In raising funds for
the New York state Republican cam
paign. Roosevelt had previously de-
MED this.
Former Senator Nathan B. Scott, Of
West Virginia. was the first witness
today.
when we got low IN funds in Oc-
tober, 1904" said he, II asked Mr..
Bliss If he could not go to 26 Broad
way and get some money. He said
mo- that he had already secured
contribution from those people. I ask
ed him how much they had given and
he said 100000"
Mr.. Scott said he was in tho Repub-
fcan national headQuartsrs in Octo-
Der, 1904, when a telephone call came
s.sfrorn the White House" for Treasurer
Bliss or Chairman Cortelyou. Neither
was present. so he talked on the wire.
THOUGHT IT WAS ROOSEVELT.
Scott did not identity the speaker
ut the White House end OF the wire,
but referred to him as 'the voice from
the White House" and "the response
from the White House"
"swhat Is this trouble hear about
Higgins?'" Senator Scott said he
heard over the wire. IT hear he may
be defeated" He told "the White
House that Mr.. Higgins was in
danger.
Cant the state committee supply
the necessary fundsT" asked the
ssWhite House."
Mr.. Scott said he told of the diff1-
culties in getting money for the cam
paign and the response from the
White House was: "I would rather
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
GENERAL STRIKE
ON RAILROADS
MAY Be RESULT
FIFTEEN THOUSAND MEN EN-
PLoyED ON ROADS RUNNING
OUT or ATLANTA MAY BE IN
voLvED IN THE TROUBLE ON
THE cEoRcIA RAILROAD.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct s.--Possibility Of
a general strike Of trainmen on all
railroads running out of Atlanta, in
volving about fifteen thousand en-
ployes, will be discussed at confer
ence Of representatives of the train
men here tomorrow.
The alleged violation. of the neu-
trality clause In aiding the Georgia
railroad and Atlanta Joint Terminals
In the strike of trainmen Is charged
against the other lines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
Express Companies Would Lose
Revenue Amountingto o$27,2O3,OOO

order Of the commission issued last
July in all other respects. He assert
ed that the total loss of revenue on
merchandise business to the COM
panies he represented would amount
to $27,203, 900 a year, on the basis of
the rates proposed by the commits
sion.
These rates." said Mr.. Hines. are
far below what is just and reason
able and, If enforced. would be de-
structive of the rights of the COM
paniee."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
CITY COUNCIL ORDERS SINVESTIGATION
OF THE STREET GRADES IN FRONT OF
THE KEYSER BUILDING ON PALAFOX
ROMMEL SAYS
HIS LINE is CORRECT AND
WANTS AN INVESTIGATION

right In the matter Of grades. There
are several surveyors here who are
perfectly competent to check this par
ticular line. Among these are Mr..
Stephen Lee Mr.. George Berry Of the
@. F. & A, and several men in the
employ of the L. & N. If any doubt
still exists as to the correctness Of
my line, which under the circum-
stances I have checked and re-checked,
would suggest that one of these par
ties be asked to check II.
GEORGE ROMMEL, JR..
Chief Engineer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10

An official Investigation of the street
and sidewalk grades in front of the
new keyser building on Palafox street
was ordered last night by the city
council when the mayor was author
iSeo TO employ a disinterested and
competent engineer to check up the
grades given by the engineer of the
board OF bond trustees and the city
engineer. The dispute is over the curb
line, to which The Journal called at
tenuon editorially last Sunday morn
ing resulting in the city engineer Civ
ing out an interview published in
The Journal OF Monday morning court.
Ing an official investigation. This was
followed by communication from the
board Of bond trustees Insisting that
the grade was correct and another
from the city engineer, published YES
terday morning, In which he emphatf-
cally stated that the grade was NOT
correct.
At the meeting OF the city council
last night the matter was brought
to the attention of that body by Al
oerman Renshaw, who, in his intro
ouctory remarks, referred to the news
paper controversy between the two
engineers and said he thought the
council should take some action and
ascertain who was right in the mat
ter Alderman Renshaw then intro
duced resolution calling for an in
quiry, and II was adopted.
MAYOR TO APPOINT.
The resolution provides that the
mayor shall appoint an engineer to
check the grades OF the curb lines on
the east side OF Palafox street be
tween Romano and Garden street.
and that an appropriation of 800 ~
allowed from the general fund 70 de-
Tray the expenses Of such an EXAMINE
ton, or checking up.
A SHOWDOWN.
The action of the council last night
IN adopting this resolution, brings the
controversy to a showdown and will
probably settle the argument, at least
as far as 1t affects this particular sec
ton OF the city.
AS number OF communications
from each Of the engineers have an
peared In The Journal during the past
rev days and on account Of the fact
that The Journal editorial aroused
considerable amount OF interest. the
public will await with much interest
the outcome of the checking up by
the disinterested engineer.
The mayor will select the third en-
gineer as soon as possible and hav,
the work begin at once, SO that IN.
controversy may be settled before ths
work on the streets In that section ha,
gone far enough to cause any incon-
venience.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
PEACE HAS BEEN
RE-ESTABLISHED

New Orleans, La, Oct. s.-Juan ].
Zavala, the Nicaraguan consul here,
received a cablegram tonight from
the Nicaraguan minister of foreigl,
relations at Managua, announcing
that peace had been e-established
there. The cable gave no details, but
was interpreted as meaning that nor
NAL conditions now exist.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
TO SECURE ONE
MORE JURYMAN

New York, Oct. 1.-TWO jurors were
selected for the trial Of former Police
Lieutenant Charles Becker, accused
of the murder of Herman Rosenthal,
today, but the excusing of two Jurors
already selected, on account Of illness
in their families left one still to be
secured when Justice Goff adjourned
court this afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
STRIKE BREAKERS
ARE WOUNDED
Motorman and Conductor On Augusta
Street Car Were Shot By Strike
Sympathizers.

Augusta, Ga, Oct. 9.-Two strike
breakers, operating q street car here
tonight were shot and seriously
wounded in a clash with the strike
sy1npathizers. The sympathizers
boarded the car and attempted to
capture the strikebreaking conductor
and motorman. One of the latter fir
ed a shot and the sympathizers re-
piled. The sympathizers then disap-
peared. No arrests have been made,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
COL. ROOSEVELT
UP IN MICHIGAN
critieizes Gov. Wilson for Not Ap-
proving the Platform and Doctrines
Of the Thiro Party.

Houghton. Mich, Oct 9.-Colonel
Roosevelt here tonight in a speech
said that Governor Wilson, the demo-
cratic presidential nominee. was op-
posed to every effective means to help
the wage earners.
He said that the progressive party
platform indicated direct methods,
and criticized Wilson for opposing his
methods.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
Mayor Authorized to EN-
ploy Competent Engineer
to Check Up Grades.

ALDERMEN TAKE NOTICE OF
DIFFERENCE IN GRADES SUP
Piled BY DIFFERENT ENeI-
NEERs AND ORDER AN an.
CURRY AS REQUESTED BY THE
CITY ENcINEER-eoNo TRus-
TEES SAY CURB is ACCORDING
TO GRADES AND CITY ENer.
NEER SAYS IT Is NOT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10

F6Is2ILOlBI lH-, O'Ct. D I51S.
Editor Pensacola journal:
Referring to Mr.. Thorntou's state-
ment in your paper of this morning
that the letter of the board of bond
trustees to the public bears all the
earmarks of having been dictated by
their engineer" beg to state that this
is incorrect The board does It's own
letter writing.
Personally, I am willing to assist
Mr.. Thornton in every way possible
to establish the fact as to who is
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
CARNIVAL BOARD LAYS
FOUNDATIONFOR COMING
MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES
CHAS. p, TAFT TELLS
OF HIS GENEROSITY
Naval Stores Operator
Praises The Journal

Mr. L Pensacola, Fla
OF
to
utoftown with
also that
be credit
Yours truly,
D. KING.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
OTHER GAMES,

Chicago Nationals 0. Americans 0,
called ninth inning, darkness.
Philadelphia Nationals 0, Americans
4.
st. Louis Nationals Z, Americans 6.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10
WOULD COMBINE
THE TWO PLANTS
President Of Western Union Tai.
graph and American Telephone an,
Telegraph Co.. Advocates Such
Step.

New York, Oct. s.-Theodore ~,
Vail, president OF the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company and
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, in his annual report, today
advocated the combined use of the
plants. 1t is thought there Will be No
objection II they are under public
control regulations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-10

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CONTINUED on Page Three,
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(Continued on Page Two.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-06
GETS $10O FROM YOUNG
LADY WITH FORGED NOTE
j. b. Gerton, Well Known Young Pen
dleton Man is Imprisoned on
Serious Charge.

The first arrest made by the new
chief of police was that of j. b. Ger
ton, a well known young man of the
city, whene he took him into custody
this morning on the charge of forg-
ing the. name of ]. Roy Raley to a
note on which he secured 500 from
Miss Ethel Thompson. Young Gerton
was taken before the grand jury
which was in session and an indictment
will probably be returned against him
at the report of the jury this after
noon.
Miss Thompson is an employee of
the O.-W. r. & n. company and be-
ing well acquainted with Gerton adj
vanced him 500 when he turned over
to her a note to which was his name,
his mothers and that of Mr.. Raley.
Knowing that any note which Raley
had signed was good, she considered
she was making a good investment.
However, few hours later her sus-
picions were aroused and she COM
municated with Chief Kearney who,
after a brief investigation, confirmed
her fears. After a short search, he
discovered Gerton and placed him
under arrest. He had on his person
at the time s76.46 and declared he
had paid off several debts with the
balance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-06
MANCHUS IN TERROR
AS REBELS APPROACH
Seven Hundred Slain in Ter
rifle Fight at
HankoW.
Imperials Capture Troops Who Mu-
tinied-United States Will Probably
Send Force.

Peking, Jan. 6.-Terrified gy reports
that 10000 rebels are advancing on
Peking from Marking, Manchu prime
es today summoned Premier Yuan,
who assured them, saying that he had
dispatches that the imperial army is
to menace Marking, the rebel capital,
and that this would stop the rebel ad-
vance.
1t is unknown whether the rebels
really intend to attack Peking or are
merely feinting to bring the Manchus
to surrender.
Seven hundred are reported to have
been killed in battle at Hankow
yesterday and more fighting today is
expected there.
Considerable fighting is reported
from the vicinity of Ian Chow, be-
tween the 5000 imperialists who were
rushed to put down the mutiny there
and the former Manchu soldiers. The
imperialists succeeded in capturing
them.
The question of peace and war ap-
parently rests on whether Wu can in
duce Premier Yuan to visit Marking
and discuss peace terms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-06

One of the most persistent snow
storms Pendleton has experienced in
many years is now raging and with
approximately a foot of snow upon the
ground the storm shows no sign of
abating. About four inches of snow
fell here last night and another four
inches covered the ground during the
forenoon.
But while the fall of snow Is heavy
it is causing no worry on the part OF
farmers. Prominent ranchers who
have been in from the country today
say the snow is beneficial. 1t is now
sufficiently deep to thaw out the
ground from the previous freeze and
the snow blanket will serve az a fine
protection for the growing wheat.
Sheepmen and cattlemen, however,
are not jubilant over the outlook for
the storm means expensive feeding for
them.
Trains Are Late.
Storms farther east have been re-
sponsible for continued delayed
trains. All westbound trains have
been behind schedule for several days.
No. 5, the early morning westbound
passenger, passed through the city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-06

Judge S. A. Lowell has just filed
with Secretary of State Ben w. Oh
colt his formal declaration of his
candidacy for the United States SEN
atorship to succeed Jonathan Bourne.
In compliance with the provisions of
the direct primary law he has stated
briefly the platform upon which he
seeks slection. 1t is as follows:
If nominated and elected 1 will dur
ing my term of office favor: Govern
ment operation of Alaskan coal fields
conservation of natural resources,
with reasonable present use thereof;
nationwide presidential primaries;
Imprisonment of offenders against
antitrust laws; banking system free
from Wall street domination; popular
senatorial elections; modernized pub
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-06
WORST SNOW STORM EXPERIENCED IN
YEARS SWEEPS Down On PENDLETOA

about 9 O'Clock this morning. No. II
the noon train is marked five hours
late. Yesterday No. II did not arrive
until after o'clock.
The motor car from Umatilla was
delayed by the snow this forenoon
and did not arrive until noon.
The outgoing Northern Pacific train
was stalled three times while pro-
ceeding eastward on Webb street this
afternoon. 1t took the train half
hour to get under way.
Clear the Sidewalks.
The heavy snowfall last night and
today has brought forth strong calls
for the enforcement of the ordinance
requiring people to clear away snow
from the sidewalks adjoining their
premises. Under the city laws 1t is a
misdemeanor not to clear away the
snow and unless the ordinance Is
complied with arrests may follow.
In the business section the ordi-
nance is being observed fairly we'll.
Yet there are parties who have not
cleared away the snow and 1t remains
piled high to the discomfort OF pedes-
trians. In the residence districts the
situation is far worse as some OF the
walks are almost impossible.