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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
CONTRACT FOR
MUCH PAVING
IS GIVEN OUT
SOUTHERN PAVING COMPANY
GETS $1,000 CONTRACT FROM
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE
RAILROAD COMPANY, FOR NEW
DEPOT.

Plans for paving and identifying
the vicinity of the new Louisville and
Nashville railroad depot, took con-
crete form when a contract for 1000
square yards of paving was awarded
the Southern Paving Company by the
railroad.
The paving will be with creosoted
wood blocks made in this city, the
company deciding the Pensacola plant
was better equipped to creosote the
blocks than their own creosoting
works in Biloxi, Mississippi.
The contract aggregates almost $1o.-
600 and calls for the paving of a
stretch 500 feet long by so feet wide
on the southern side of the depot, ex-
tending to the brick wall In from.
of the depot the paving will be $50
feet wide, with circular grass plot
in the center. 1t is understood a very
handsome effect will be gotten.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
LEAVES ENTIRE
ESTATE TO HIS
WIFE. BY WILL
MRS. MARTHA c. sTILLMAN MADE
BENEFICIARY BY JNO. E. STILL
MAN-INsTRUMENT CONTAINS
JUST FIFTY WORDS-DATED
JANUARY 3.

Written upon a half sheet of letter
paper and bearing the signature as
witness of Joe Thomas, the negro
porter, the will of John E. Sti1lman
was filed yesterday by Richard E.
StiIlman, his son, who is named as
sole administrator.
The paper contains just fifty words,
including the date line and his own
name. and bequeaths to his widow,
Mrs. Martha G. Stillman, all of his
real and personal property. The value
of the estate is not given.
AS recorded In the office Of County
Judge Henry Bellinger, the will is as
follows:
Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 8, 1913.
I hequeath and will to my wife,
Martha c. Stillman, all Of my property
real or personal, that I may be pos
sessed of at the time of my death, and
appoint my son, Richard E. Stillman,
sole administrator and executor of my
estate, without bond.
(Signed) JOHN E. STILLMAN.
(Witness:)
JOE THOMAS.
Richard E. Stillman, the administra-
tor, is lawyer in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr.. Stillman was found dead in his
office last Monday morning by Thomas
when he opened the place for business.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
"omesr $685.

"Ohicer $685." Augustin MacHugh's
swift moving melodramatic farce has
proven the most successful rounds
man on the theatrical White Way
Squad, doing duty for the amusement
of the people, having succeeded in
rounding up a series of surprisingly
large audiences, even when using no
force, and never bit of help save tho
plays own persuasive quality of en-
tertaining those 1t brings under will
ing arrest. The task of acting out the
story is a comical one and makes 1t
merry for Its players as they enjoy
the work as much as those who come
to be entertained. The company Sc
cured by Messrs Cohan and Harris
for the presentation of the piece con
tains many established favorites of
the stage.
AS the New York millionaire, Trav-
ers Gladwin, in search of a pretty
American he has discovered abroad,
Clarence Oliver is delightfully."- natural
and manly. George Howell, an actor
Of excellent method, as the artistic
cratic thief. contributed deftly
drawn character sketch worthy Of the
styles of the etcher Walter Pennell:
Oflcer Phelan SIS, by Joseph Allen, Is
irresistibly comic. Edmund Pollock
as the English friend, John Arthur, as
the Japanese valet and Frank Nc
Glynn as the detective, are admirable
in their parts. The ladies, Iona
Bright. Charlotte Lambert and Edna
Hubbard. act with consummate grace
and diction and dress charmingly In
gowns designed by Lucille Lady Dun
Gordon. The play is deliberately
staged.
Seats for "oficer $685." should be Sc
cured well in advance. as the comedy
is very much the vogue. The play
comes to the opera house Thursday,
February 9th.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
INVITES WEST
FLORIDA MEN
TO O'FUN|AK
COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION AT
THAT PLACE WOULD HAVE
DELEGATES ASSEMBLE THERE
FOR THEIR MEETING.

William Rogers, president Of the
commercial association at DeFuniak
Springs, has invited delegates to the
proposed convention to discuss the
formation of a new state of West
Florida to meet there, as guests of
DeF'uniak
He telegraphed the secretary of the
Pensacola Commercial Association
yesterday. saying:
"Our commercial association invites
the convention here. Letter follows
tonight-William Rogers"
Sentiment in favor of the division
is developing in all parts of Florida,
It is said, and 1t is probable that a
meeting to discuss the matter Of d.
vtding will soon be held.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
BRYAN FAVORS
IMPROVEMENT
SENATOR SAYS HE WILL 90 ALL
POSSIBLE TO SECURE FAVOR
ABLE REPORT ON cHocTAW-
HATcHEE RIVER.

The following is a copy of a letter
received by the Commercial Associa-
ton from Senator Bryan, relative to
the improvement of tie Choctaw-
hatchee river:
81 have your letter of the eth instant
and will render such assistance as
can to secure a favorable report from
the board of engineers Upon the mat
ter of the improvement Of the Choc-
tawhatchee river. The custom Is for
en- gineers to arrive at their conclusions
and notify those interested, and If
their conclusions are against the
project, then an opportunity will be
had to be heard before final action is
taken. Unless, therefore, the report is
favorable, will be glad to appear be-
fore the board in behalf OF the i'm
provement.'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
VOLLEY-BALL
TEAMS READY
BUSINESS MEN OPEN LEAGUE
SEASON AT Y. M. c. A. TOMOR-
ROW NIGHT WITH FOUR GAMES
BEGIN AT 6:15.

The business mems class of the Y.
NJ. c. A, will open the seasons volley-
ball schedule Monday night with
four games.
The first two games will be played
between the teams chosen by W. C.
Mackey and NJ. E. Clarke. These will
be called at Sis o'clock.
The last two will be played be-
tween the teams chosen by H. Lee
Bell and Charles Cottrell.
The business mems volley- ball league
has always proved very interesting
from the viewpoint of the spectators
and as visitors are welcome and cor
daily invited to witness the games
no doubt some of the vol1ey- ball fans
will be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.

Furnished by the local office, wealth
er bureau, United States department
CT agriculture, under the direction of
Willis L. Moore, chief of bureau, Wash
ington, D. c.
Pensacola's Temperature Data.
Highest on record for February, 70
degrees.
Lowest on record for February, Z
degrees.
Average Of the highest daily tenn
peratures for February. IS degrees.
Average of the lowest daily temper
atures for February. 48 degrees.
Highest temperature yesterday, So
degrees.
Lowest temperature yesterday morn
ing, 80 degrees.
Pensacola's Rainfall Data.
Normal rainfall for the month ot
February, 4.4o inches
Total rainfall this February to z p.
m, 4.02 inches.
Total deficiency this year to January
S1st 1877 inches.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE two most
beautiful women in America have
been named. The thing was done by
c. Fl. de Lyon Nichols, who created
a furore in the capital by announcing
that only a few of the ultra fashion
able set were eligible to the Society
of Colonial Cavaliers because they
were not descended from royalty.
Mrs. Hugh Ronald French, nee
Wynne, and Miss Kathleen Elliott, of
Ra cine, Wis, according to Mr..
Nichols, who coyly admits that he's
an expert on all matters pertaining to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
UNWILLING OF
SHAFTS TODAY
WooDMEN OF WORLD WILL HOLD
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIAL AT
cEMETaRY-WoRT TRAMMELL
THE SPEAKER.

Impressive ceremonies are promised
for the unwilling at St Johns GENE
terry this afternoon of monuments to
deceased sovereigns by members of
Woodmen of the World.
The chief address will be delivered
by Worth Trammell and music will be
sung by the Star male quartette.
The members of Live Oak Camp,
No 1, and OF Oak Grove Camp. No. 4.
will attend the unwilling, together
with members Of Hickory Camp No.
FL, invited, and all visiting sovereigns.
They will meet at their hall at two
o'clock this afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

feminine pulchritude, are the most
beautiful. Both are prominent and
popular society women.
Mrs. French is the daughter Of for
mer Postmaster General Robert wynne.
She was married to Captain French,
a British army officer. while her father
was consul to London
Mrs. French is a native Of Califor-
MIA. Most of her life has been spent,
however, in the British and American
capitals.
Miss Elliott Is at present visiting
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
PICKINGS FROM
POLICE STATION

Twenty cases were docketed for
trial in the recorders court yesterday
morning. Eighteen defendants were
found guilty, one discharged and one
case was continued. The fines as
sessed aggregated S91.
Ebert Morris and Victor Miller,
both negroes, charged with failing TO
sound their automobile horn at a
crossing, exceeding the speed limit for
automobiles and driving their machines
in a reckless manner, were each fined
SO and costs. Morris and Miller were
arrested Thursday afternoon after they
had run into and knocked Lieut.. F. II.
Young and R. A. Mcdowell from their
bicycles on East Wright street, slight
Iy injuring them.
L. II. Ray, q soldier stationed at
one OF the Pensacola forts. was fined
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
MISSED TRAIN.
FUNERAL LATE
MRS. CAROLINA eoLpsTuckER
WILL BE BURIED THIS AFTER
NOON, coRTEeE GOING FROM
TRAIN.

The funeral of Mrs. Carolina Gold
sucker. who died Friday morning In
Dallas, Texas, will be held directly
from the train upon which the re-
mains will arrive, at 4:1O o'clock this
afternoon. if the train is one time.
The body was to have been taken TO
the home of Lep Mayer, a brother of
the deceased, on Spring street, but
train connections at New Orleans were
missed and the funeral can not be
held this morning. as planned. In
terment will be in the Hebrew ceme-
terry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
CHARGE AGAINST AGED
MAN is DISMISSED

The case against z. Archibald. an
aged mil1wright, charged with being
a dangerous and suspicious character,
was called in the recorders court yes
terday morning, but the defendant was
discharged.
Archibald was arrested early Friday
night by Officer Harper, who charged
him with stealing wood paving blocks
from a large pile of them at the corner
of Palafox and Intendencia streets.
Archibald is II years old and re-
sides on DeLuna street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

Congressman and Mrs. Henry Allen
Cooper, of Wisconsin.
1t was at the southern relief ball
il Washington that Mr.. Nichols met
these two beauties. He was equally
charmed by both, though Mrs. French
Is brunette and Miss Elliott q pro
nounced blonde.
Mr.. Nichols Is in loco PARENTS to
the cavaliers. He has established a
branch in Washington, having found
here sufficient claimants to royal de-
scent to nourish his blue blooded So
ciety.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
DAILY RIDDLES.
QUESTIONS.
- = = = > . > = :

QUESTIONS.
l. The letters of each of the words
described may all be found in the word
manner l. A mans name. 2. Close
at hand. 8. A cognomen. 4. Sur
face.
2. Behead coarse file and leave a
poisonous serpent.
3. Behead a pointed metal article
used to fasten things together and
leave to be indisposed.
4. Change lamp" to fire in four
moves, changing only one letter at
each move, and with each move make
word commonly used.
5. How can you change a pumpkin
into a squash?
> ANSWERS.
1. 1. Ram. 2. Near. 8. Name.
4. Area.
q. R-asp.
s. Mail.
I. Lamp, LamBC FAME, FARE,
FIRE.
s. Throw the pumpkin in the air
and it viii come down squash.
Fresh headless shrimp.
Phone 333. Star Fish Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

person found stealing subscribers papers
efter delivery of same by carrier.
L. Rosenbloom returned TO the city
yesterday from the Eastern markets,
where he has been for the last ten
days. buying the spring and summer
stock for the Bon Marche.
Hon. j. W. Russ, chairman of the
board Of county commissioners of
Walton county, spent yesterday look
ing over some of his real estate in
terests In Baldwin county and spent
last night at the San Carlos. He goes
home this morning.
A double header is scheduled at
Fort Barrancas this afternoon, when
the fifteenth company baseball team
will meet the Pensacolas, the game
commencing on the. arrival of the 2
o'clock car from Pensacola. The sec
ond game win be between the Mont
gomery and the 163rd company
Geo. Adams. OF Baltimore, brother
Of Jack Adams, of Pensacola, who
has been spending two weeks in this
city, accompanied by his wife and
child and niece, Miss Irene Barry, left
Friday night for their home. Mr..
Adams was very much pleased with
the courtesies extended to him during
his stay and was greatly surprised at
the wonderful improvements in the
city since he was here in 1899.
o. B. Dodge and S. w. Faust. of st.
Louis, are spending a few days at the
San Carlos.
Sterrett Tate, of New York, is in
Pensacola for a few days. probably to
appear in circuit court during the
present term in a civil suit which is
the outgrowth of some property own
ership differences. He is from New
York and Is registered at the San
Carlos.
n. A Mcleod, a well-known resi-
dent Of DeFuniak Springs. is regis
tered at the San Carlos.
Mr.. and Mrs L. ]. Woodward. OF
Indianapolis, are visitors for a few
days in Pensacola. They are regis
tered at the San Carlos.
c. A. Sartorfs and W. L, Armstrong
are two visitors from Atlanta regis
tered at the San Carlos.
G. L. Turner. of Lincoln, accom-
panied by Mrs. Turner. arrived in Pen
saeola yesterday for visit of several
days. They are at the San Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

SO and costs for cursing. using OBJ
scene language and resisting Officer
Clark. He was also fined So and costs
on the charges of being drunk and as
saulting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

IF you miss your paper,
phone (1500) before ten
O'Clock, and one will be de-
livered you by special carrier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

81 think viii take my phonograph
along when I take my vacation" said
Mr.. Homely. That's good idea as
serted Mr.. NeXtdoor. 1T certainly
needs a ation."-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
[. C. Phillips, Ph. NJ. NJ. D
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.

HOMEOPATHICs PHYSICIAN.
Diseases of children and general prac-
tiee. II you have rot taken Homeopathic
Medication for your complaint your best
effort Is yet to be made. OffIce-30s- 300
sIcunt Bldg. Phone IS. Residence 1922
East Gsdsden. Phone 1914.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
STATIONS.

F'riend-The public VIII miss you
now you have eft the stage
Actor-That's why l left. I dislike
being hit.-London Standard
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

THE COST OF LIVING
Can be reduced. Look at the
bargains on page IA, in ad of
the Brawner-Riera Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16
McGRAW WILL GET
$4,000 ANNUALLY FOR
MANAGING GIANTS
BY AsSOCIATED PRESs.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
New York, Feb. 15.-John Nc
Graw, manager of the New York
Nationals, today signed a five-year
contract to manage the team. His
salary, 1t is said, will be twenty
thousand dollars yearly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

Subscribe to The Journal.
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TERsELY TOLD.
$500 REWARD.

The Journal will pay $500 reward for
evidence sufficient to convict any boy or
person found stealing subscribers papers
Efter delivery of same by carrier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

Subscribe for The Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

c. A. Sartoris and W. L Armstrong
are two visitors from Atlanta regis
tered at the San Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

y. A Mcleod, a well-known resi-
dent Of DeFuniak Springs, is regis
tered at the San Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

G. L. Turner. of Lincoln. accom-
panied by Mrs. Turner. arrived in Pen
saeola yesterday for visit Of several
days. They are at the San Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs L. ]. Woodward. OF
Indianapolis, are visitors for a few
days in Pensacola. They are regis
tered at the San Carlos.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19
How the Quarrel with White Began.

Harry took the matter seriously
The who told you these" he said, "is friend Of
White You've known for time. you
under all circumstances. have for
believing dreadful stories about take morphine
laugh what you see? That sort
thing with impuniy; it leaves upon
mans face and upon his manner"
the who told the first story contradicted
himself laughed when l reminded him of the
confused and blurted out the truth
"Oh, did not think would believe that he said and
admitted that he had been told to tell the story by somebody
VINO somebody it difficult for to
For remember Harry had told a lie and that
beyond eccentces which had noticed there
nothing suggest the abnormaes which undoubtedly
existed.
Stories found aerward had their foundation in
truth though they exaggerated and the details given
wrong had believed in toto, so rejected in
toto neither of which wise proceeding.
how the quarrel began between the two
the quarrel which was eliminate in Whites death
Harry had spoken with White since return and
then and there explained that had led to disagreement
came to speak White after my return from Europe.
was driving Fifth day in hanson with
maid when passed Mr. White, and heard him excam
"Oh, look at Evelyn!"
few days called to the telephone and it
White who answered
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19
I Confess All to Harry.

Then they began to dictate put lot of stun to the
effect that had been carried away Harry against my WILL
started to interrupt but the lawyer
stopped
They put in lot that wasn't true-that been treated
badly by Harry Then they the writer away
Several days later called up on the telephone
and asked had letters from Thaw. had but
could not that that anything do with him White
also called me up and said willing help
every way they could not protect from Thsw
that must do just what HummeI said.
80 made the letters In q bundle
Hummes on1ce He said he to Them and
ola not care what they contained He asked however they
were love letters. and Hummel told me he Just
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19
Copyright by Campbell Art Company
Evelyn Thaw as a Bride.
the at
HrrysM oher inP

wanted to hold them Thaws head He then
in big envelope, that could explained
not anything about them Then asked
Harry for breach promise said that absurd
for there breach OF promise it part
That doesn't matter" he said. smilingy ut
6ne advertisement for you"
told him did kind of advertisement
this made him very angry
/ told Harry adj this, and he eager for
II ] had signed anything Hummel's ONCE
and said had not
That's funny" said Harry, thOughuly; "h they
trouble you must have signed something"
People will think blackmaier if
mels office" he added.
the quarrel became and more intense Each
suspected his dscredit
not end with my marriage
taboo my past did Harry
myself He spoke of it again and again. he woke
middle of the night sobbng and demanding from details
give. completely ObsesSon
began his and repoach myself for
having married absent from his mind. and.
although very happened between the
eliminated disastrousIy the 25th of June 1906.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19

It They asked me If had Europe my accord
and said Certainly explained that had
rope after my mother left because had quarreed
and could dance year; liked Mr. Thaw very
much. and could not do anything else.
Nevertheless" said Humme, you minor, and he
should not have taken you away from your mother"
He didn't take away" said.
White declared that strong must be resorted to to
keep Mr. Thaw out OF New York. and me-
must help in everything in Hum
mes hands
They sent for stenographer and the lawyer
interrupt what he about very nervous and
excited and think began to cry.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19
eW YOrk's Gay World

pected how dependent
come into my life.
told him everything, and he shook his head.
Poor little Eyelyn" he said, laying his my
der. they have lying to YOU"
todd him. too of Stanford White taken
to Abe Hummels Office and papers
"Blackmai," said Harry. promptly.
said very little He showed such
depth of feeling that felt wronged him
IF want to believe these things you may he said and
kissed hand at parting
He was still solicious for my welfare. He my
health as tendery He used suberfuge
get back to good 1t dinner
with girl that the final reconciliation place.
was preparing then to play in piece called The
from Dixie think going to that night it
dress rehearsal don't exactly remember which.
was looking Ill, and probably He didn't
into the play He made all impossible offers
ing to salary receiving,
health would abandon the stage. But had go.
other of livelihood and could accept all his
generosity prompted.
have said that this reconciliation
ships strange that is difficult exactly fix the
time when reconciliation brought about. him
again dinner, again him. though with
ance, of the stories had heard.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19

In Her Next instaIment Evelyn Thsw viii Tell
How Harry Thaw Shot Down White Before Her
Eyes, and Tor the First Time VIII Give 1Vrprislns
DetaIls Of the Chaos That Followed the Killing.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19
Begin to Learn Things About Harry.

When l returned from Europe Harry Thaw following me-
had again White though only for few minutes
not approved OF trip Europe and bitterly angry that
Harry should have taken Nevertheless he seemed
to be reconced to departure for he had given letter
Of credit to be used needed it. had been ILL., the
the nature recupeatve journey White
hcenty unselfsh wish for complete
perhaps. realized the part Harry playing;
had he any idea that it Hays kindness
generosity that able to to Europe at all may
in parenthesis that the letter credit
employed)
white and Harry were not good friends This enmity did
date from my acquaintance with Harry There
antagonism long standing though did
phase until later.
They knew another, just who in a
tain set one another
when returned from Europe began to learn things about
Harry that had known before Indeed my astonsh-
ment found that Harrys peculfaries public
One after another told things about him which had
expected that he took morpline he crazy.
White supported all this talk He very vehement in
his indictment of Hays nquiies He little frightened
too think. and great pains influence
which Thaw may have had He went far to
take to the Office of Abe Hummel the lawyer to show
to read to the portion Of document OF suit which
had been instituted against Taw somebody he had Uonged
very dspred because had thought OF Harry
backguard these statements made him out to be, and
when Harry to America month after myself
to find changed.
made no secret of the cause l told the time
him. distressed that would not him alone
when he to the Hotel Navarro and he brought
with him.
shall always remember that interview. l was sitting
trunk in when he in walked and took
hand beside
What wrong with you, Evelyn" he asked quiet"
shook my head.
Il don't know say you" said. in distress. "
dreadful things about such dreadful things
that / feel speak to you again"
genuinely fond of Harry by this time, and the
affected extraordinary degree-they
not nice stories They placed among blacklist of hu
manty my faith shaken and hardly sus