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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
RESCUE WORK CONTINUES
IN NORTHEASTERN ARKANEAS
BY Associated Press.

Memphis, April 10.--Although the
wires are down in a large part of the
territory in northeastern Kansas.
which was inundated yesterday, ac-
counts received by boat tonight are
reassuring. A tug went to the aid Of
f.. II. Campbell, and his launch, taking
supplies of gasoline, food and bedding.
Other boats followed to render as
sistance to refugees at Kate, Ark, and
other towns.
The work of rescuing the two hun
dred men who were left on knolls,
housetops and in trees when the wom-
Ell were taken to safety in Campbelfs
launch, is being continued and it is be-
lieved all will be brought safely out
OF the flooded district Advices from
the Reelfoot lake district are reas-
suring.
FOUR HUNDRED RESCUED.
Four hundred women and children
have been rescued from lower portions
OF Crittendent county, Arkansas. and
taken to the town Of Kate, on the st.
Louis. Iron Mountain & Southern rail-
road, scores of them since the news
ot the Golden Lake levee break was
obtained from northbound boats late
yesterday. Two hundred men may be
In danger OF losing their lives today.
A steamer has been started to the
scene to care for refugees who are ex-
pected to be brought out by gasoline
launches.
This news was received in Memphis
today In a long distance telephone
message from r. Fl Campbell, owner
OF the Good News" one Of the largest
launches operating in this section
When the Wyanoke break was report
ed last Saturday, Campbell. who Is a
well-known lumberman, rushed to a
wharf boat, and, finding his launch in
commission, Immediately set out for
the scene His was the first boat to
pass through the crevasse. Since last
Saturday he has been cruising about
picking up people from roofs, small
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
MAKING A CASE
AGAINST PREACHER
Fire Marshal of Fort Worth Tells oi
His Examination of the Burned
Church and the Results,
~ AssoeIated Pros.

Fort Worth, Texas. April 1o.--When
the trial Of the Rev. DR.. ]. Frank Nor
ris, on a charge of perjury in connec-
ton with the authorship of certain
anonymous letters threatening the pas -
tor began today. interest centered on
the testimony of Fire Marshal PENN
ger of Fort Worth. He investigated
the fires which destroyed the First
Baptist church and damaged the par
sonage.
Mr.. Peninger testified that on the
morning after the parsonage FIRE he
found a torn half sheet of paper in the
pocket of a coat in DR.. Norris's bed
room which exactly fitted the torn
edge of an anonymous letter received
by DR.. Norris.
Mr.. Peninger's testimony was
brought out over repeated objections OF
counsel for the defense.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
Anthracite Miners and Operators
Viii Reach an Agreement

places Of their local unions are voting
on acceptance or rejection of the two
year wage contract drafted by the re-
cent Joint conference of representa-
tives of miners and operators at Cleve-
land That more than ninety per cent
of the miners who approve is the be-
lief OF their national officials.
The contract grants five cents a ton
increase for screened coal, three cents
ton increase for run mine coal,
four cents a ton increase for machine
mined coal and 5.26 per cent increase
for day work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
TALK REEVES OF GAYEOR
AS COMPROMISE CANDIDATE
BY Associated Press.

New York, April 1o.-The talk Of
Mayor w. j. Gaynor as the compro-
mise candidate for the Democratic
presidential nomination was the chiet
topic of discussion among the Demo-
Gratis arriving here today for the con-
vention tomorrow to select delegates
to the Baltimore convention.
It is conceded by the leaders that
the New York delegates will not be
instructed, although 1t Is expected the
states solid vote will be cast for
Gaynor. A downward revision of the
tariff will be made the paramount IS
sue of the platform to be presented to
the convention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
Reclamation of 7O,OOO,OOOAcres
of Overflow Lands is Discussed

Commissioners Of agriculture Of South
Carolina, presided at the afternoon ses-
sion. David R Francis, Of St Louis.
spoke In the afternoon. The work Of
reclaiming the swamp lands Of Georgia
wss spoken Of by A. r Lawton. Of sa-
vannah. He stressed the excellent re-
suits derived by Georgia from working
misdemeanor convicts on drainage and
good roads systems and said both are
being improved faster than ever.
A feature OF the night session We're
stereopticon lectures by Lamar Fon-
taine, of Lyon, Miss. and G. r. Baha
bitt, Of GUydsn, Ls-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
BY Assoelated Preas.

New Orleans, April 10.-Reclsmation
Of seventy million acres Of overflow
lands in the United States and an ap-
peal to the government for assistance
was the subject Of the second annual
convention OF the National Drainage
Congress which began four-day ses-
sion here today. Acting President Ed
nund T. Perkins, Of Chicago, made the
opening address and addresses Of well
come were made by Mayor Behrman
and Gov. Sanders. About four hun
dred delegates are here. A message
was received from Taft expressing his
regret at being unable TO attend.
e. J. Watson, vice president and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
ASQUITH TO FIGHT AGAIN
FOR HOME RULE FOR IRELANC
Rv AssocIated Press,

London. April 10.-Every seat In the
house of commons available to the
public has been booked for tomor-
row. when Premier Asouith will in
augurate the third attempt to esta-
lish home rule in Irel1nd. Hundreds
of people today invaded the lobby of
the house, appealing unavailingly to
members for permits.
Mr.. Asquith is expected TO rise
about 1 o'clock and will probably
speak for two hours. Andrew Bonar
Law. the leader Of the opposition,
will follow and then John Redmond,
the Nationalist leader, will speak.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
BY Associated Press.

Philadelphia, April 10.-Anthracite
coal operators at their conference with
the miners representatives this after
noon proposed that an anthracite coal
strike commission be reconvened to
take up the situation in the anthra cite
region with view of arranging new
working agreement.
A discussion followed the operators
proposition and finally it was agreed
20 hold the proposition in allowance
until q. sub committee Of the two sides
tried to find common ground on which
TO come to an agreement
Indianapolis, Ind, April 1O.-Soft
coal miners today at the meeting
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
THE CANAL SHOULD
SUPPORT ITSELF
Prof. Emory r. johnson Says Tolls
Should Easily do This Without Un-
necessarily BUrdening Traffic.
sY Associated Press.

Washington, April 10.-Prof. Emory
R. Johnson. the special commissioner
named by President Taft to investi-
gate the establishment Of tolls for the
Panama canal, told the senate commit
tee on interoceanic canals today that
the canal should support itself without
burdening traffic with unnecessarily
high tolls.
He said the tolls should be adjust
able to meet f1uctuating traffic and
predicted that the volume of business
would rise from 10,5o0,000 tons esti-
mated for 1915 the first year of oper-
alton, TO 100000 at the end Of a de-
csde,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
WILL UNVEIL MONUMENT
TO WOMEN OF CONFEDERACN
ev Associated Press.

Columbia, S. c.. April 1o.-The
monument to the women of the Con-
federacy on the state house grounds
will be unveiled here tomorrow noon.
The ceremonies will be elaborate
The principal address will be de-
livered by Joseph W. Barnwell, OF
Charleston. Hundreds of visitors are
arriving today from various parts OF
the state to attend the exercises and
many more are expected tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
"WE SLUGGED THEM
OVER THE, ROPES"
SAYS COL. ROOSEVELT
BY Associated Press.

Greensburg, Pa, April 10.-"We
slugged them over the ropes" This
was Col. Theodore Roosevelt's COM
ment today upon his victory in the
Illinois primaries of yesterday. The
colonel was in high spirits over the
news from Chicago.
The first speech of Col. Roose-
velt's two days tour through Penn
sylvania was at Jeanette. Il want
to see Pennsylvania do on Saturday
what Illinois did yesterday and de-
clare for the people against the
politicians" he said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
FREIGHT RATE is HELD
TO BE REASONABLE ONE
BY Associated Press.

Washington, April 10.-A freight
rate of 56 cents a hundred pounds
on window glass transported from
Pittsburg to Atlanta was held by the
interstate commerce commission to-
day to be reasonable.
The rate was attacked by manufac-
turers located in Atlanta and other
cities in the southeastern territory
who urged a reduction of about 80
per cent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
BODY OF WHITE MAN
FOUND FLOATING IN RIVER
BY Associated Press.

New Orleans, April 10.-The body of
white man thought to be Amyette
Mooney, was found floating in the
swift current of the Mississippi river
yesterday. In a pocket of the man )
clothing was found typographical
union card issued in Belfast to the
above name. The body had evidently
been in the water several days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
THE BIG LEAGUES
START PLAY TODAY
Races fer the Pennants in the Aneri-
can, National and Southern Leagues
viii Commence.
RY Assoclated Press

New York, April -10.-The races for
the pennants of the American and Ma
tional Leagues and the Southern Asso-
citation began today. Interest is keyed
up to a high pitch and, weather per-
rnitCing, as in most cases IL promises
to be the case, the first scheduled
games will be witnessed by large au-
diences.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
KILLED
BY ERUPTION NEAR
BOCAS DEL TORO
Rv AsrocI.t.d Pra.a

Mobile, Ala. April 10.-The steam=
er Fort Morgan. which arrived this
morning, brought reports of an
eruption in Chiriqui peak, a mile
from Bocas del Toro. in Honduras.
Whole Indian villages on the side
were swept away by the lava and
thousands killed, with immense
property loss. The flames shot high
and the smoke and ashes were
blown far out TO sea-
The captain of the Fort Morgan,
in describing the scene, says 1t was
terrifying. It is reported the shock
of the eruption was felt at the Gu
there has risen two feet within the
Zebra cut, Panama canal, and the
water there has risen two feet with
in the past two days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
SEN. FLETCHER
AGAIN At HEAD
SOUTHERNBODY
Florida Senator is Reflect
ed President of Com
mercial Congress.

c. eRoSVENoR DAVE REMAINS
MANAGING DIREcToR-AOoPTs
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADVo-
CAcY OF ANNUAL APPRoPRIA-
TIoN OF s5o,Ooo,OOo BY RIVERS
AND HAR5oRs CONGRESS FOR
WATERWAY IMPROVEMENT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
HERVEYS TO OPERATE
BIRMINGHAM HOTEL
Close for Lease of New
Million Dollar Hos
telry There.

GEO. n. HERVEY, MANAGING pI.
RECTOR OF THE SAN CARLOS.
LEFT LAST NIGHT AND WILL
JOIN c. 3. HERVEY M BIRMING.
HAM, WHERE THEY WILL AP.
PROVE THE PLANs-wlLL Be
COMPLETED JAN. I, 1913.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
THE VERMONT DELEGATION
Is EVENLY DIVIDED
BY Associated Press

Mount Pelier, VT, April 1o.-Of the
eight Vermont delegates to the Repub-
lican convention two district dele
gates were instructed for Taft and two
for Roosevelt. The four delegates at
large are unpledged. The convention
endorsed Taft's administration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
LARGE CROWDS GREET
TEDDY IN PENNSYLVANIA
by Associated Press.

BY AssocIated Press.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 10.-Roose-
welt was greeted by large crowds in
different cities in Pennsylvania today.
He urged the people to do Saturday
what Illinois did yesterday. He was
met everywhere by big crowds He
expects to reach New York tomor-
row.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
DELEGATES FROM MAINE
PLEDGED TO ROOSEVELT
BY Associated Press.

Bangor, Maine, April 1o.-The Maine
delegates at large to the Republican
national convention are uninstructed,
but are pledged to support Roosevelt.
The four Roosevelt candidates at large
were eletced by a vote of 739 to 497.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
NEW YORK FOR
TAFT. MAINE IS
FOR ROOSEVELT
Talk Revives of Gaynor Be
ing Democratic Com
promise Candidate.

DEMOCRATS or THAT STATE
WILL HOLD CONVENTION TO-
DAY AND WHILE DELEGATION
WILL NOT BE INSTRUCTED 1T
is EXPECTED TO VOTE soLIDLY
FOR NEW WORKS. MAYOR AT
THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11
LATE RETURNS MAKE
NO CHANGES IN ILLINOIS

Chicago, April 10.-Ffgures tonight
failed to materially change the early
results of yesterdays primary in I'LL
nois. Roosevelt defeated Taft and
Clark defeated Wilson Gov. Deneen
was renominated by the Republicans
for governor and Edward F. Dunno by
the Democrats.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11

Clark defeated Wilson Gov. Deneen
was renominated by the Republicans
for governor and Edward F. Dunno by
the Democrats.
Washington, April Ex-senator Jos,
NJ. Dixon, manager Of the Roosevelt
campaign committee, today made fur
ther comment upon the Illinois results.
He said:
THE Republicans Of Illinois, by an
avalanche majority. have served notice
that they are unalterably opposed to
the reactionary policies of President
Taft
"The overwhelming sentiment in IA
vor Of the nomination or Col. Roose-
velt has at last forced itself home
upon the administration managers and
this morning they are bowed in grief.
nursing the remnants of what was
once a presidential boom
Washington. April 1O.-Representa-
tive William B. Mckinley. director of
the Taft national headquarters. today
issued the first official comment of
the Taft side upon the presidential
primary in Illinois yesterday. Mr.. Nc
Kinley said:
The issues which occupied the at
tention Of the people of the state were
so peculiarly local as to cause the
presidential issue to be lost sight Of so
far as President Taft is concerned.
say this advisedly and for this reason:
Mr.. Roosevelt recently invaded the
state and devoted the major portion
OF his addresses to subjects which had
no relation whatever for the most
part, to the issues OF which the Repub-
lican party must meet the Democratic
party in November
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-11

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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-23
LIGHTNING STEALS TEETH
Jerseyman Won't Sing Any More
When FrIsky Bolt Is Re
ported Near.

Pitney, N. 1.-THE next time Walter
Campbell Of No. 136 South Broadway
sees bolt of lightning trekking for
him he will not await its coming with
complacency. He viii bolt for door
or window. or even tuck himself in the
chimney place. The reason fo- this
Is that recently Campbell, who had
gone into his home after dealing death
to bugs on his potatoes. sat down
In an armchair and began singing. TIE
was reaching to sob note when he lost
consciousness. When he regained
1t he found that three teeth in his
mouth were not where they had been.
He recalled q streak of lightning
that had come unannounced through
the door, that had struck his teeth
and then darted for the door as II It had
been playing tag with him He could
not account for the lost teeth, except
on the theory that the lightning either
had burned them to liquid, had 'swal-
lowed, or taken them out the window
with it. Neighbors who had seen the
freak of the lightning hurried to the
house, expecting to find Campbell
dead He was alive and hopeful, but
resolute that never again should light
ming find him singing except through
clenched teeth.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-23

James A. Farrell. of the United
States Steel corporation. has a reputa-
ton for courage. He learned the steel
business from the beginning, and is
thoroughly familiar with the dangers
the mill. blast furnace and mining
men are called upon to guard against.
President Farrell, recently, was
making a tour of inspection Of min
ing properties in Klondyke coal re
gions in Pennsylvania. At the Lam:
bert mine of the Prick Coke company
he was about to step aboard the cage
leading to the mine when the superin-
tendent warned him that slate was
falling in the mine. and advised him
not to take such risk.
Are the men working in the miner"
Mr. Farrell asked of the superintend-
ent.
Yes" replied the superintendent
Then / do not see why should
hesitate to enter the mine" replied
the steel corporations president,
concluding with an order to lower the
cage.-Wall Street Journal
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-23

sooner or later. and the matter Is be,
ing discussed at all gatherings Of
farmers. The irrigation plan Of Arthur
Seabrook. in Cumberland county. has
been visited by men from all over the
country. and they are delighted with
the results.
DR.. John C. Curry, former councilman
Of this city, who has small truck gar
den surrounding bis pretty home on
Holroyd place, installed an expert
mental plant this spring. and 1t is now
In full operation. II is known as the
overhead system" and is operated
every day with the best Of results.
Two long lines Of overhead pipes with
operatives at regular distances are
stretched the entire distance Of his
lot. at the end of which well is dug.
The water is raised from the well by
gasoline pump and forced through
the pipes, which are so arranged that
they can be turned to throw the little
streams In any direction desired; wa
ter can be turned into spray or
thrown out to fall like q gentle or
heavy rain.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-23
GIRL is A RECLUSE

She had just begun to prepare her
wedding gown when her fiance be-
came infatuated with her chum and
eloped with her to Louisville, where
they were married. When Miss Pit
Inner received the news of the we'd
ding she fell Ill. The shock caused her
to have brain fever, and for three
months she lowered between life and
death. The young lawyer had called
on Miss Pitlinzer almost every eve
ming up to the day of his elopement.
After partly recovering from her
illness. Miss Pitlinzer babe her par
ents good-by and left home, saying
she was going on trip to California
to recuperate. She came to Santa
Monica seven years ago. and after
spending five weeks at the beach,
purchased small ranchVin Topango
canyon. three miles from the ocean
shore. where she built a two-room
cottage. being assisted in the work of
construction by an elderly Mexican,
who owns ranch adjoining Miss Pit
liners property.
Miss Pitlinzer has not worn wom-
ans clothing since she built the home.
Except for the assistance given by
her Mexican neighbors she has clear
ed and cultivated the entire ranch
alone. She receives no callers, has
no friends and lives as a hermit.
It is only rarely that Miss Pitlinzer
leaves the ranch Her only COM
panions are two large deer hounds.
which are with her almost constantly.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-23
Administrator Of Eccentric Mans 60
state Warns Private Treasure
Seekers Away.

Great harrington, Mass.-When Mel.
son Noteware. an eccentric hermit, of
Sheffield, died in his mountain hut
last winter report spread that he
had buried money in various places
on his premises, and several citizens
OF Sheffield announced that they
would dig up every foot of the
ground in search of It. Thereupon
Frank ]. Davis. administrator Of the
estate. published in a local newspaper
a notice that all persons are forbid
den trespassing on the premises Of the
estate Of Nelson Noteware."
Being asked. IL he believed there
was money buried on the Noteware
property Mr. Davis said:
Il am inclined to think there IL.
When Mr.. Noteware was taken sick
he sent for me to take care Of him.
One day some money was wanted and
he told me to go to certain part of
the room and would find a box con-
tanning money. did so. but could
ind nothing Then, working himself
along from his chair to the spot he
had indicated. from a lot of old cans
and kettles he dug out tin box. such
as baking powder is put up IN. full of
silver coins. On another occasion he
told me to look beneath certain Jar
for some money. l did so. but could
find nothing. Then he went to the
spot and showed the Jar aside and,
lifting up board, dug from the
ground a good-sized tin box crammed
fun Of folded bank bills and silver
pieces.
While he was yet able to be about
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-23
Valuable Flint Sand Mines and Pas-
ture Disappear In Bowels Of
Earth.

Lewiston, Pa.--McVeytown, village
eioht miles west Of here, bids fair to
ou.ciass the anthracite regions in ex-
pensive and dangerous caye-ins. and
the natives anticipate drop into the
bowels of the. earth at any time. Three
months ago there was cave-in OF
the ~Dull'' mines of the Pennsylvania
Glass Sand company that carried away
80 feet Of the main thoroughfare.
An effort was made to close the
breech by dumping thousands OF tons
Of earth and rock from the mountain
side. but it seemed TO be the bottom
less pit, and one morning the residents
awoke to find the gap had widened to
such an extent that the pumps had
been fodled and the mine had to be
abandoned.
One morning recently the people
awoke to find that another cave-in bad
occurred during the night. which car
ried away the pasture for more than a