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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
Special to The journal.

Tallahassee, Feb. 12.-Governor Gil
christ today appointed MN. Y. Knott.
the present state treasurer, to be
state comptroller, to succeed Hon. A
G. Groom, deceased. Hon. John c.
Luning, of Leesburg. who was re-
Gently appointed commissioner of agri-
culture was appointed state treasurer
tc succeed Mr.. Knott, and Hon. w.
A. McRae. of Mariana, now clerk of
the circuit court for jackson county
was appointed commissioner of agri-
culture to succeed Mr. Luning.
The governor realized the great inn
portance TO the state of having in
the office of comptroller q man who is
absolutely square and honest. familiar
with the states finances and with the
many duties incumbent upon the comp
troller and who possesses sound judg-
ment and plenty of backbone. Mr..
Knott met the requirements in every
respect and was appointed.
LUNING IS FORCEFUL.
The governor has found Mr. Luning
to be one of the straightest, most
forceful and most useful men he has
encountered in public life and was
glad to have him available to place
in the responsible Office of state
treasurer.
Mr.. McRae is regarded as one of
the most substantial and progressive
citizens OF West Florida. His high
character was attested to the gov
ernoF by representative citizens of all
sections OF the state. Since the resig-
nation of Hon. Charles B. ParlIhill as
justice of the supreme court West
Florida has not been represented,
either on the sup$eme bench or in the
governors cabinet. and Governor Gill
christ was therefore anxious to ap-
point a cabinet ofsicer from that Sec
ton.
In making tlsnxe appointments the
a1werz1or feels mt he has done his
best to guard the interests of the state
by selecting men of proven ability and
unquestioned integrity. It is believed
that the people of the state generally
win concur in this opinion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
AN ARMY POWDER
MAGAZINE BURSTS
Five Hundred Soldiers Were Fighting
Fire on the Sandy Hook Proving
Grounds When Accident Occurred.
Ry AssocIated Press.

New York, Feb. IA powder ma ga
zine on the governments proving
grounds at Fort Hancock. Sandy Hook.
exploded early today with q report
that was heard for ten miles. The
magazine was set Oft by flying sparks
from the embers of a small fire which
had started two hours before in a
fuse storage warehouse nearby. Five
hundred soldiers from the garrison,
who had been called out to fight the
flames. were within q few rods of the
structure when it's roof shot sky
ward, and for time it was believed
that scores of lives had been lost.
Oficers declared later that so far
az could be ascertained no one was
harmed.
This miraculous escaBe was due
mostly TO the fact--alnost unbelievable
that only. q small part of the stored
powder ignfted. The bulk of the am
munition was sinp1y blown skyward
and scattered about che vicinity unex-
ploded. Experts declared that had this
been exploded few of the soldiers
around the building would have
escaped.
Men who volunteered for the task
returned to fight the fire after the
explosion. They labored fer more than
an hour before the flames were under
control.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
SENATE MINORITY REPORT
HELD FOR kERN's RETURN
Ry Assoelated Press.

Washin gton, Feb. 12-The minority
report from the senate committee on
privileges and elections, adverse to
Senator Isaac Stephenson OF Wiscon-
sin, probably viii not be filed in the
senate until Senator Kern returns t.
the city last in the week This report
signed by Senators Kenyon Lea, Jones
Ciapp and Kern. will hold that the
senate has 3 right TO inquire into sen
atorial primaries as well as the cleo
tion itself.
1t is claimed that the $107, 900 put out
by Senator Stephenson was practically
ell spent at the primaries. and that
the real contest for the senate seat
was fought there. II corrupt prac-
tees marked the primaries, the min
ority report will aver thatthe election
itself must have been secude by COR
rupt means.
The report will urge the senate to
assume jurisdiction over primaries
and thus take a stand against the
sale OF seats in the Unite States SEN
ate"
1t also held that the enormous pri-
mary expenditures have not been sat
isfa ctorily explained
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13

it must be taken from it's rightful
owner. $50 it is with special class
Legislation. When you legislate to givo
certain class an undue advantage
rightfully belongs to Them
In closing his remarks. Mr. L'Engle
said he would make the people but one
promise. Send me to congress- he
said, 'and ] will make you glad that
You did 1t. I cannot promise you that
/ will stop the legislation for the
privileged classes. but I will talk about
1t until you are satisfied"
He said that he was receiving en-
couragement from every hamlet in
Florida and that he expected to win in
the first primary.
Mr.. L'Engle is in the city today
mingling with his friends and win g0
from here to Milton tomorrow and
viii probably spend the remainder Of
the week in Santa Rosa county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
BY Associated press.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Governor Wood
row Wilson Of New Jersey began his
active campaign in Illinois for tho
Democrats presidential nomination
today. In an address to the Iroquois
club he reiterated his belief in the
initiative and referendum and pre-
dicted a Democratic victory in No
vember.
Il believe in the initiative and refer
endum because they viii give the pee
pie real representative government =
said Governor Wilson. They are des-
ignated to give the people power in
localities where special interests have
control Of public today. They will
safeguard the people in preserving
representative government wherever
and whenever it Is necessary.
I have never favored the recall OF
judges. because they are not admin
istrative Offices of the government
They simply interpret and enforce the
law. To urge the recall OF judges is
to treat a symptom rather than the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
By Associated press.

Washington. Feb. 12.-Former Post
master General Cortelyou and Edwin
c. Madden. once his third assistant.
but now representing the Lewis Pub
fishing Company OF St Louis. engaged
in lively colloquoy before the house
committee on expenditures in the
post office department today, when the
examination of Mr.. Cortelyou on the
Lewis case was resumed.
The disagreement that existed be-
tween the former postmaster general
and Dir. Madden in the action taken
In the debafrfng Of the company's pub
lications from the mails precipftated
the verbal clash.
Mr.. Cortelyou said there were GER
tain circumstances surrounding the
administration OF Mr.. Madden's office
that had aroused his suspicious.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
IN A STIRRING ADDRESS
GOV. WILSON OPENS HIS
CAMPAIGN IN ILLINOIS

disease. My idea is to abolish the
laws that make it possible for special
interests to control the judiciary.
Sound business need have no fear
of progressive government. 1t is only
the business that thrives on special
privilege that is in danger.
Il have visited number of states
and think the Democratic party's
prospects for success is excellent, no
matter who is nominated by the Re
publicans.
The country. believe, is deeply
dissatisfied with Republican manage
ment of the nations affairs.
Il think the people are more inter-
ested in principles than ia persons
who are in this years presidential
campaign.
My friends often ask me how
like practical politics, and tell them
that I like it first rate. The expert
ence is not new to me. Anybody who
fights for reform is certain to have
brickbats thrown at him. In politics
brickbats are often visible and can
not be lodged
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
MARRIAGE CEREMONY
ALENGTHY ONE
Began Last Tuesday and Did Not
Conclude Until Sunday Nisht-Dur-
Served.

St Paul. Feb. ia wedding. de-
elared TO have been the greatest Sy-
rian marriage festival that has taken
place in America for twenty years,
was brought to its ceremonial climax
here last night It began last Tues
day. On that day hundreds OF guests
from all parts Of the United States
began arriving. The four days the
prospective bride and her groom re-
ceiyed the guests and played in weird
Oriental games, One of the enter
tainment features was a spectacular
performance by Syrian sword dancers,
The cancers were brought from the
far East for this ceremony.
The contracting couple were George
Toby, son of a st. Paul Syrian mer-
chant. and Miss Victoria Zeinnie OF
Butte. Mont.
During the long days and nights OF
the festival not an American dish was
served. Foods and wines imported
from Syria were served.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Feb. 12.-Iames ]. Hill
chairman of the board of directors OF
the Great Northern railway, told the
Stanley steel trust investigating COM
mittee today a story of himself in the
role of philanthropist TO the stock
holders, and how he had presented the
to Id how he had bought properties for
more than four million dollars and
turned them over for that amount to
the Lake Superior Company, Limited
as trustees for the railroad stock
holders, and how he had presented the
stockholders with Wo-rata certificates
for the increased value Of the property,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
BY Associated press.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Alleged po-
litical influence of Major Beecher B.
Ray, the army paymaster. who Is de-
clared to have enjoyed frequent change
of stations and immunity from vari-
Gus troubles because of the influence
of President Taft, was again the sub
1ecr OF investigation today by the
house committee on war department
expenditures.
Paynaster General Whipple testified
that Major Ray had established a rec
ord in the service for frequent changes
in station. In thirteen years he had
been successfully stationed at eighteen
points; whereas the average assigns
Iment of a paymaSter at. any station Is
between three and four years.
Chairman Helm asked General
Whipple IL any Of the assignments had
been made at the direction Of Prest-
dent Taft.
fsYes," he answered, ..in 1903 the
president asked that Major Ray be
sent to, Atlanta, and November, 1911,
that he be sent to New York"
At whose request was 1t that Major
Ray was sent to Chicago from At
lanta, rather to New York;"
7 got orders from the chief Of
stairs office to make the change 70
Chicago. The chief of staff said Mrs.
Ray was i'll and a surgical operation
was to be performed in Chicago. Gen.
erai Carter said this change was
made at the request Of the White
House.
A LETTER FROM TAFT.
One of the. letters OF President Taft
to Paynlaster General Whippie. put In
evidence in the case and made public
today, follows:
beverly. Mass. July 5. 1910.
Dear General Whipple:
Il have read the letter o.
regarding Paymasker Ray which you
have shown me because in times past
had had personal interest in the
wslfars OF Major BAY. have no re-
1akiona with Major Ray that prevent
my directing you to take the same
I disciplinary action ii respect to him
las in the case Of any Of your subor-
dlnates.
TT seems to me that It would be
wise to send General Darlington or a
trusted assistant to inspect Rays ac-
counts and those OF his clerks. as well
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
OF GOVERNMENT
TROOPS TO BE Modified HERE
Hill Nov Appears in
Role of PhiIanthrODiSt

which accumulated rapidly and
amounted TO millions.
The ore freight rates from the Lake
Superior region to the Pittsburg dis
trict, which the United States Steel
corporation receutlv reduced to eighty
cents ton. Hill declared to be the
cheapest in the country
Hill was questioned regarding the
lease of ore lands in the Lake Superior
region to the steel corporation for de-
velopment. the lease which the steel
corporation recently decided to cancel
ON January 1, 1915. Hill said he would
not take a dollar ton for the ore. of
which it is estimated there are five
hundred million tons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
Secretary Stimson Discusses the
Canal Tolls With Committee

bursement for cost Of construction
should be deferTe ed.
Mr.. Stimson said as to provisions II
prevent the sitting OF competition IN
transportation rates by a. combina
ton Of shipping interests using the
canal that he would take up such
measures with the president rather
than congress: the interstate COM
merce with broadened powers TO cover
coastwise traffic. he declared could
meet the situation.
Mr.. Stimson said he would keep
legislation for the encouragement OF
American shipping apart from Pan
anna canal legislation and would net
operate government owned steam
ships to the canal. The pressure
brought to bear by the country for
lower rates. If the government oper-
sted the steamships, would be tre
mendous.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
ny Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 12-"I have no
doubt as a question OF law" said
Secretary of War Stimson before the
house interstate commerce COMMITTEES
today, that under the Hay -Paunce-
forte treaty the United States can
pay from its treasury to the American
ships any repayment OF tolls 1t saw
fit Whether IL could discriminate in
favor Of American ships directly is an
other question. All involves & Ques-
tion OF national policy. My opinion is,
however, that the first method would
be safer"
In this manner Secretary Stimson
discussed the question of American
preferment in Panama Canal tolls be-
fore the committee. Mr. Stimson
urged moderate tolls. declared the first
purpose of the canal was the develop
ment Of : commerce ~and- that reim-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
CorteIyou and Former Assistant
in Lively Colloquoy at Hearing

Didn't you ask that this Lewis
controversy be taken out of nv
hands?' asked Mr.. Madden.
Il think so, replied Corte1you.
7 made that request because / felt
that II was intended TO give the Lewis
company ., raw deal" exclaimed Mad
Gen.
The tilt was stopped by the chair
man.
The discussion of advertisement car
ried In the Lewis publications brought
out some partisan exchanges between
members OF the COMMITTEES
Representative Austin OF Tennessee,
Republican, asked Representative Me-
Coy Of New Jersey II the advertising
Of Governor Wilson in Hafper's Week
" had been paid for.
IF you can answer that YOU will
settle mooted question: replied Nc
Coy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
REPUBLICANS HAVE
ROWLY MEETING
Savannah Police Called in to ousll
the Disturbanes--Two Sets Of Dele
gates Selected to Chicago conVen-
tion.
Rv AssocIatec Press.

Savannah. Ga, Feb. 12.-After the
police had been called in TO quell the
disorder at the First District Repuh-
lican convention here today the dele
gates split into two factions, and two
set of delegates to the national con
Nention at Chicago were elected.
The majority. or "postoffice crowd" 7"
did not instruct delegates, but only
endorsed the Republican administra :
tion' The other faction endorsed the
work of Taft, but did not instruct the
delegates.
The trouble arose when contests
from four counties we're presented for
action
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
LABOR LEADERS TO
BE ARRESTED TODAY
Number of Men Indicted by the Fed
eral Grand Jury Now Said to Be
Fifty y-four-union Men involved.
BY Associated Press.

indianapolis. Feb. 12.-On the eve OF
the arrest OF the men indicted for
the alleged dynamiting oonspfrs cy
cases. it was reported tonight tina. ths
number Of defendants will be 1fty~
four. and the arrest may take place
tomorrow. Many officers in one labor
union. and one officer in ca ch Of two
other unions are believed to be in
VoIyed.
1t is understood that the defendants
west of Salt Lake City include only
those whose names have already been
mentioned in connection with the
prosecutions or indictments four on
the Pacific coast
Whether the arrest viii take place
tomorrow, United States District Al
torney Miller has refused positively
to state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
SENATE REJECTS
THE PENSION BILL
Another Measure. However, l. Adopt
ed Which Will involve an Annual
Expenditure of $22 100000.
Ry Aseoclased prees.

washington, Feb. 12s-The Sherwood
house dollar q day" pension bin was
rejected today by the senate commit
tee on pensions and another. measure
which would involve an annual ex-
penditure of $22. .000s 600 proposed as a
was adopted.
Senators Brown of Nebraska and
Curtis of Kansas gave notice that In
the senate they would press the Sher-
wood bill as a substitute for the Smoot
bin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
TAFT ENDORSED
IN COLORADO
a Roosevelt Adherent Charges That
the Convention Was Packed With
Federal offieeholders.
ev Asgociated Press,

Denver. Feb u. = The Republican
state central committee OF Colorado
today endorsed the denomination Of
Taft by q vote OF 103 10 To-. That the
meeting was packed with federal Of
fceholders'' was The statement CT
Philip b. Stuart. an adheFent Of Roose-
velt.
The committee rejected an amend
lY4ent declaring Roosevelt should be
the choice of tne Colorado Republicans
by the same vote.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
PROPOSE MONEY
TRUST INQUIRY
Senators Lea and Kenyon Frame Res
oIution That Calls for . Joint Com
nittee From the Senate and House.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Feb. I2-Senators Lea
and Kenyon of Iowa, the former a
progressive Democrat and the latter
3 progressive Republican, today framed
8 joint resolution proposing an inquiry
into the so called money trust by a
joint committee Of the senate and
house.
The house Democrats in caucus al
ready have decided for an investiga-
tion by the regular committees OF the
house and il is doubtful if they viii
accept the new proposal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
jim JEFFRIES
READY TO FIGHT
Tells a Friend He is Preparing to
Again Enter the Ring and Wants =
Scrap With Jack johnson.
BY Associated Press.

New York. Feb. ia despatch re-,
ceived here from Los Angeles states
that a friend OF Jim Jeffries gives
the information that the retired pugil-
list is preparing to re-enter the ring
and will challenge Jack Johnson for
the heavyweight championship.
Jeffries is said to have told his
friends he is In better condition than
for a long time and that he attributed
his defeat by johnson largely to his
method of training for the fight Of
July 4.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
M'RAE IS ADDED TO
GOVERNORS. CABINET
Appointed Commissioner of
Agriculture, While w. ".
Knott is Comptroller.

JNo. C. LUNINe. COMMISSIONERS
or AGRICULTURE, is APPOINT
ED TO SUCCEED Mr.. KNOTT AS
STATE TREAsURER-MR. M'RAE
is NOW CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY
AND WAS STRONGLY EN-
DoRSED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
NEW YORK BROKER
COMMITS SUICIDE
Washington N. SeIianaan Kills Him
self by Firing Bullet Inte His Mouth
Some Time During Night.

New York. Feb. Washington n.
Selignan, a we'll known broker of this
city. committed suicide by shooting
himself in a room at the hotel Gerard.
He had shot himself in the mouth, ap-
parently some time during the night.
Mr. Seligman was a son OF James
Seligman, one of the founders OF the
banking firm of ]. & W. Sellgman. He
was 53 wears old
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
PRESIDENTS LETTERS
I. ON THE ARMY SCANDAL.
ARE GIVEN TO PUBLIC
Payrnaster General Whipple
Produces Two Which the
President Sent Him.

He ORDERED CHARGES sup
PRESSED AND REPORTS ELM
MATED ON THE GROUND THEY
WOULD BE INJURIOUS TO THE
SERVICE = GENERAL WHIPPLE
SAYS MAJOR RAY WAS FIRE.
ouENTLY TRANSFERRED ON
REQUEST OF PRESIDENT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
Site and Drill Grounds
Selected at a Point North
of Magnolia Bluff.

BETWEEN FOUR AND FIVE THOU
SAND ARTILLERYMEN TO BE
cAMPED THERE AND REMAIN
FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL
MoNTHs-MUcH SECRECY is
MAINTAINED, BUT 1T is KNOWN
THAT THE SITE HAS BEEN
SELECTED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13
PRESIDENT TAFT HURLS DEFIANCE
TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY


brought of Lin
the
publican and
ber He made plain that he had little sympathy with
emotion
I
the United eliminating
ueshps the navy" s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-13

(cenklnued oE1 Paqa TWo. 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-28
TO A GOLFING GIRL.

The daisy is an inexpensive flower, Likewise the clover; And yet you stand and beat them
 for an hour And sometimes over; Though dandeIions are a nerve reviv-
 CT, One is not meant to pluck them with a driver His garden wall delights, I have no
 doubt, Our next door neighbor; To pumme1 it and try to knock it out Is waste of labor; You cannot overthrow those stones With balls that cost dollar and a
 quarter. Those bushes were a constant source
 of pride To all beho1ders. Now, branchless, they adorn the coun-
 tryside, Mixed up with bouIders Naught could have caused this dew
 astation utter, Save dynamite or your destructive
 butter.
 you have been Our fellow member Those lawns are scared and torn ra that seemed so green But last Septern Der; And ss I state in language that's be-
 fitting How much I hope you'll stick hence
 sforth to knitting.
 Harold Adye in New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-28
LEARNING TO DANCE

Is easy if you take the proper steps, join one of the classes at the Guilty School of Dancing which will open it's 18th season next Friday at the Colonial Ball Room, 271 Fairfield avenue. The cost is moderate, the in- struction of the best, and full satis- faction guaranteed. By commencing now you will be ready for the good times which are coming later in the winter. A class for beginners will be formed Friday night at S:3O o'clock, in which all of the popular dances will be taught, the waltz and two step in a. course of 12 lessons A class for members of the High school exclu- sively at 2:3o o'clock. Friday after noon, an advanced class for Young ladies Saturday morning, and a class for children in the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. This is your opportunity, why not take advantage of it? Call at the Colonial any afternoon or evening to make arrangements or come at the the class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-28
as ahe lawyer continued:

as che lawyer continued:
 "Your code is simple, Gal. There's no provision in it for disinterested eff fort for others. This time you've got me up a tree. You have rendered the people great service. You have placed me under personal obligations But how you are going to get anything out of it is beyond me-
 ''Oh, I'll have my reward, my boy.'' Bivens answered jovially, as his dainty fingers again stroked his beard, press ing his mustache back from the thin lips, ''and I assure you it will not be purely spirituaI-'
 The door had scarcely closed on Stu art when Btvens pressed the button which called his confidential secretary.
 In a moment the man stood at his el- bow with tbe tense erect bearing of an orderly on the field of battle. The quick nervous touch of the masters hand on that button had told to his sensitive ears the story of a coming life and death struggle. His words came with sharp. nervous energy:
 "Yes, sir?''
 "A meeting of the Allied Bankers here in thirty minutes. No telephone messages. A personal summons to each They enter one at a time that no one on the outside sees them come.''