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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR SALE-A MODERN I-FAMILY
residence. artistic and substantial in
every way, with splendid view OF the
bay; 500 down. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

I'm every detail the homes we build
that's why we save you money. ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-A 1o-ROOM GAMBREIi
roof house just completed at Washington
Park; every convenience. with lots In
excellent location. Price $4,000. Terms
easy. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

IF YOU WANT A HOME-ACCORD-
ing to your own ideas--we will build II
and sell IL 10 you on easy terms. ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

located far away from the hot and dusty
streets OF the city; $17oO UP. ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

are particular about the appearance OF
their homes. That's why we please
them ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

If YOU WANT REAL ESTATE
bargains you know where TO go--they're
always on hand at our office. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
home. look what we offer at washington
Park. II will interest you ISAAC l.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
PROVIDENCE LINE FOR new YORI
THE SOUTH AND WEST.
STEAMERS PLYMOUTH AND Pill
GRIM IN COMMISSION.


Fine Orchestra on Each
FROM PROVIDENCE. Steamers leave
Fox Point Wharf every day in the week
except Saturdays. at 7:45 p. m. due New
York a. m. Providence Line Ssamer
touches at Newport Sundays enroute 10
New York. leaving there at 10 y. m.
FROM NEW YORK, Steamers Iaa..
pier Is, North River. foot OF Murra ),
street. every day In the week. eyer,
sundays, At 6 y. m. due Providence 5
a.. m.
For tickets and staterooms apply "a
office OF r.. @. Windsor Ticket Agent
corner Weyoosset ana custom House
c. E WOODWARD.
Agent. Foe Point Wharf.
o. II. TAYLOR.
General Pass'r Agent. New York
GEO. l.. CONNOR.
Pass'r Trafic Mgr. New Haven. Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-UPPER TENEMENT. 7
rooms. just of Broad street; steam heat
and conveniences; rent $50 month. ISAAC
L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sAIE-sUBURBAN LOTS AS
low as $40. with such easy terms as 81
down 80 cents a week. ISAAC L. GOTF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE--AT LINCOLN PARK. SIX
new modern homes for s1700 up. Terms.
500 down balance monthly, same as rent.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

WE ARE OFFERING FOR SALE ON
easy terms, brand new cottage just
completed, having 10 rooms. steam heat
ana ana AL oonveniences. ISAAC I. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR SALEM OLNEYvILLE: A =
family house OF L. rooms for $1,000. Terms
made easy. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.. III
Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LBT-ON COLUMBIA AVENUE. a
cottage OF rooms and 8 lots Rent only
tiS a month. ISAAC L. GOFf CO.. III
Westminster Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-A MODEL s-RoOM COT
tago with all improvements. just finished.
Price $500 Terms made to suit. ISAAC
l., GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

PERFECTION OF LOCATION is
realized at Washington Park. Homes
where you can take lots OF comfort are
SOLD on easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOF'F CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-A s-FAMILY HOUSE IN
South Providence; excellent condition
good rentable property. Price $500.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-ON CRANSTON ST, A COT
taxe OF rooms. furnace heart and Inn
provements Rent $8 a month. ISAAC
l. GOFF CO., Ill Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET LOWER TENEMENT
near the center OF the city. all con-
veniences; rent SIS month. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-TENEMENT OF ROOMS
and bath on Farragut avenue: rent so
month ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-A FINE HOMIE At A
medlum price; located Just OF Broad
street. Will be sold on easy terms
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.. Ill Westminster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-ON HAMILTON STREET.
Upper and lower tenement: rooms each
rent $5 month. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO L.ET-ON THE EAST SIDE.
cottage of 10 rooms, every Improvement;
rent $3 a month. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-y5oo DOWN. BALANCE
on mortgage viii secure a beautiful new
uine--oom cottage at Oakland beaop- -
l. Carpenter. IS Friendship street. Pr0vi-
deuce. r. l. :
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-A SMALL TENEMENT OF
rooms In South Providence; rent ss
month. ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-ONE TENEMENT. 4 ROOMS.
in good order. Call on Robert Muir 80
Elm street azS-lW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO I.ET-ON FALLoN AVENUE. A
tenement Of rooms. Rent $40 month.
ISAAC l. GOFS CO.. III Westminster
Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR 6ALE-A HOME TO SUIT THE
most fastidious taste, every convenience
and Improvement; $500 down secures st..
ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-sEvEN-RooM COTTAGE.
plain, for 500 for season, at Oakland
Beach. Address J. II. Woodbridge. oak
Land Beach. or 81 Exchange place. CITY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-oN CHALKSroNE AVE-
nue., small. cozy tenement; three rooms
and attic: 10 minutes from postoffice.
Brown & Sharpes and Lomotfve Works;
rent $3.50. Inquire AZ Zone street. right
bell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-S-RooM COTTAGE WITH
private wharf. at Oakland Beach. Rent
$500 Address J. II. Woodbridge. Oakland
Beach. or e. Exchange place. Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR SALE - CHOICE BUILDING
tots at reduced prices for the next
weeks. Let us show them TO you
ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-l71h DOYLE AVENUE,
four rooms, slO adults. als-et
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
TRANSPORTATION.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN & HART
FORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full informauo
as to local and through train service ma
DO obtained at Providence station an
stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR SALEM EAST PROVIDENCE.
\ cottage OF rooms and 1000 square feet
OF land. Price Sl50o: easy terms ISAAC
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-OAKLAND BEACH no
tel site. These grounds are most eneipis
Massasoit Real Estate Co.. Providencss
X. i.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-ON BENEFIT ST. A
house OF 10 rooms, steam heat and every
convenience. Rent SO month ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
For Sale
FOR SALE

One cent Q word for advertisements
under this heading; one-haif cent "oro
TOR subsequent Insertions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-A TENEMENT OF 4 ROOMS
and bath in good location. Rent 80
month ISAAC l. GOFF CO.. III West
minister Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sAI4E-MFIAT AND GROCERY
worth $500. would sell for s275 II taken at
once. Address V-47. News office. a23-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

TO LET-sO-R o ON APARTMENr
house; electric lighted. fitted with
three bath rooms, ana arranged for three
or four families. at Oakland Beach. Ad-
dress j. II. Woodbridge. Oakland Beach.
or g. Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR SALE-GooD EMPRESS WAGON
and harness: &c Kenyon street. Enquire
at once. au22-lw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
For Sale

FOR sALE-oN EI.MwooD AVE, A
3-family house with all improvements
and 5000 square feet OF land. lSSAC L.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR SALE EIGHT 2-FAMlLY
houses In nice locations, at low prices
and easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOBF CO.,
III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

Train Service From Providence.
Corrected 10 July "a. 1904.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

FOR sALE-NEAR ROGER WILL
Ilams Park. A practically brand new y
room cottage, every convenience; ~"
GOWN secures IL. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
TO TAKE PLACE OF THE
ONE DESTROYED.
ROOD RECEIVES RELICS
Custodian of Memorial Hall Already
Gathering Trophies to Replace
Those Lost in the Capitol Fire
Headquarters in store-offioe of SUI
perintendent of Public Property.
Madison. March 10.

Madison, March 10.
The first portrait to arrive in the
new collection which Custodian H. w.
Rood is gathering for the Grand Army
memorial hall is one of President
Roosevelt, which was accompanied by
a letter from the presidents private
stating that the portrait was
Ito take the place of the one lost in
the fire."
Mr.. Rood is naturally very much
gratified that the chief executive of
the nation should head the new col
lection. which is being daily augment
ed. Yesterday two swords were sent
in To form a neuclus for a relic cOllec-
ton and much interest appears to be
manifested in replacing the loss as far
as possible. Mr.. ROOd's headquarters
are at present with the superintendent
of public property in the Vroman
block on North Carroll street.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
GERMAN AMBASSADORS
FATHER-IN-LAW DIES

Washington, March 10.-Baroness
Speck Won Sternburg, German ambas-
sadoress, received a dispatch yester-
day from her uncle, Arthur Langham
of Louisville, announcing the sudden
death CT her father, Charles Langham,
yesterday, on his estates in southern
California.
The ambassadoress has been i'll for
several days and will not be able to go
10 California. Baron ven SterITburg
cannot leave his post here. Should it
be decided to bring the body to Louis
vile, some of the family here will go
there. President and Mrs. Roosevelt
and the Japanese minister were among
the first to offer their condolences.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
SUBURBAN TRAIN WRECKED.
Open Switch Sends Cars Into a DEAD
Engine.

Chicago, March 1O.-A northbound
suburban train on the Rock Island
railroad ran into an open switch last
night when passing 45th street, and at
44th street collided with a dead switch
engine. The engine and first coach OF
the suburban train we're telescoped
and the switch engine smashed. There
we're no passengers in the wrecked
coach and the only persons injured
were the engineer and fireman of the
suburban train.
Engineers Pearson and Larson and
Fireman Luziens were probably fatal
~ injured. A number Of passengers in
the second coach were badly bruised
but none seriously.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
BOUND TO KILL FAMILY;
SECOND ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS

Berlin, March 10.-Last Thursday
night Theodore Brambach. COM
mercial traveller, attempted TO Kill
his wife and son by turning on the
gas after they had retired. The
rooms were so we'll ventilated that
the plan failed. Yesterday Brambach
shot his son and wife and then him
selfc having previously sent a ser
want to a friend with a letter explain
ing his act
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
Unknown Man Killed.

Eagle River Wis, March 10.-The
remains OF an unknown man were
found by section men near Conover.
He is, supposed to have been run
down by a SPECIAL train. The head
was severed and crushed beyond Iec-
ignition. The body was brought. here
for autopsy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
FIFTY PEOPLE DROWN IN
FAR EAST STEAMER WRECK

London, March lot is stated
that the steamer Cambridge. wrec'i.
ed of. the coast of Cochin China, car
ried 100 passengers. mostly AMMAN
csc. About 30 were drowned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14

H.; angling southeast of Jackson, H..
thence through Markham to Boards
town. The survey as originally made
was from Burlington, Iowa, through
Macomb and Rushville to Beardstown.
It is now believed the road will not
touch Jacksonville.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
Room for All in Capitol

At the present time the executive,
of state, attorney general,
tax commission, bureau of labor, and
land Office. as we'll as the supreme jul
dicial department and state law Ii
brary are provided for in the capitol
building.
A large part of the working force of
the secretary Of state, state treasurer,
railroad commissioner. superintendent
of public property and several commits
sions and bureaus are temporarily pro-
vided for at the university and in Of
fees in the city.
The present necessity of bringing to-
gether, as sOon as may be, all of the
departments and Offices of the state
government. for the efficient .execu-
ton and dispatch OF the public bust
ness, is manifest at once. The expos
ure of several large vaults containing
public records, and of portions of the
building where the same is unroofed
and relatively not much damaged by
fire. makes il imperative that some re-
pairs should be made Immediately.
Repairs May Be Made.
From careful and trustworthy esti-
mates. I am convinced that the south
wing and the connecting portion be-
tween the rotunda. and the north wing,
can be restored and equipped for of
fees. the connecting corridors and the
heating and lighting plants rooted in,
for the sum Of $4,000. In addition a
temporary and inexpensive covering
for the walls of the east and west
wings, il Is believed, will protect and
preserve that portion OF the property
of the state against destruction from
the elements.
The equipment Of the connecting
portions Of the building between the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
ApELiNA'PATTETfREs OF
HER FAREWELL TOUR

Hot Springs, Ark, March 1O.-Adeli-
ma Patti announces that she will leave
Immediately for New York TO take a
steamer for England. She says she
has cancelled all her engagements.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
CHICAGO PAINTERS REFUSE
OFFER OF az CENTS AN HOUR

Chicago, March ia strike of the
union painters and decorators has been
ordered. They demand 45 cents per
hour. The employers offered 421s.
twenty-five hundred men are TO go
out.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
May Miss Jacksonville.

Springfield. H.. March 10.-A sur
veying corps of the Chicago. Rock ISL
and e. Pacific Railroad company is at
work on a line running west of Norton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
PoISoNslN CANDY.
Chemist Testifies to Deadly Nature Of
the Exhibit.

!. Pierre, S. d., March 10.-Professor
Whitehead of the state agricultural col
lege yesterday testified before the coro-
ner's jury, investigating the death OF
Rena. Nelson by poison, that he found
poison in the exhibit presented. TO him
for analysis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16
An Alarm Clock for 2Be.

II you want TO get up early and feel
good all DAY take Little Early Riser
or two at bed time. These famous little
pills relax the nerves, give quiet rest
and refreshing sleep, with gentle
movement OF the bowels about breakfast
time. W. II. Howell, Huston, Tex, says
early Risers are the best pill made for
constipation, sick headache, bllliousness
etc" Sold by w. B. Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16

II ycu are languId, depressed and In
capable FOR work, it indicates that your
liver is out Of order. Herbine will as
sist nature to throw off headaches, rhen.
mstism and ailments akin to nervous
uess and restore the energies and vital
ity OF sound and perfect health. ]. j.
Hubbard, Temple, Texas, writes, March
%, 1902: VI have uHed Herblne for the
past two years. It bas done me more
good than AL the doctors. When feel
bad and have that tired feeling, take a
dose Of Herblne. It is the best medI-
cine ever made for chills and feyer.s
bOots bottle, W. B, Davie,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16

The Pensacola News says
trat "there are quite a number
of newspapers that have fallen
into the habit of charging any
Others that disagree with them
regarding party policy with be.
ing undemocratic. This only
serves to show that there is
much uncertainty at this time
as to what sure enough demo
cratic doctrine really is"
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16
RON-oV=R LOCALS

Al the Baptist cburcn Nood.s :,
. O'Clock, Rev A. }. Reum, propo"s'
q word which male Mt. @ n ~
roll d Mlee Nettie Mccall ma. w
wife ~. C"'rolI IT b promising so',1
naD, has nlonS irieuds and nam 10y
ly has hed tor ,ev,-ral wears a .eoeet|
~ 20 ition with the s, A. L. ta ,S@
~, nlr pace. II . bride Is The bss" ,Ol
aud aci 'mpishedNlaughter Al S",
mccall, n her friruda ars W.
- extend cOugrstul lions. an ~al
or the happy couple II long sIa wv wls
70. 'N usu
As we 60 to press a beautiful =.
ing 10 taking place at the R,r" Wy
church, Tire contracting parties XIV
Mss Claire Hsrdee and Mr. r,.S TI
PSrrsmore. The brid ! party IL
tlculsrly brilliant one, aud thu -Oea 70.
the chur h Que Of unusual splsndose
Nrlllisucy, Miss Hardee Is The S'. az
ter Of Mr.. apd Mrs james B, Hnrbsgs y
bis city, apd one Of Madson'1 N.Y.
popular and charming young ladIs.
rhe fortunate young groom Ia a rIll's.
OF New York, but having visitsd aS
town frequently--having uapv ".
tIyes eere-nn nbers his friepds nv ~, N
soore. Next week the New EuIa,o,,'
will contain u full description Of I'M
wedding.
The baseball team Of Live OAK ,,nI
up from their home last FRIDAY agts,
noon determined to do the Madlal
Joys M their home grounds. mi
lame WIS called Ut three o'cJoek
Umpire Davis. In the irst lnulps -
M Live Oaks heavy hitters fovnG NJ
boil and proceeded 10 put II over cabl
Iield fence, and he walked around h
be es scoring a homo run. on O,url
this incident made the visitors feel goa|
vrile the locals telt all over 10 spoIl
nut tho feelin 9 we're quickly reVsyNl
that one run heinR the only one MN
live Oak scored. Madison plsye5
pretty good game aud when the Qun
vas Hn she'd the SCORE book shovel
victory tor the locals by score Of II
!, The Live Oak boys returned ION
early Saturday morning but say I'D
are coming back again and will rpvu
the score.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16

In the death of Henry G.. Tur-
aer, of Quitman, Ga, that state
and the South has lost one of
The most striking and stalwart
fgures that have in recent years
adorned the stage of public life.
as congressman. judge and citi-
se6 his life was above reproach.
Possessed of great ability, map
aificent courage and purity of
purpose his life reflects credit
upon himself and glory TO his
SKATE,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16

Mays and Brown declared for
Davis after the first primary,
yet the respective counties of
these two gentlemen each gave
a majority for Broward. The
day has passed in Florida when
a defeated candidate can throw
his strength to whom he pleases.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16

/ desire to cordially thank my
friends for their support in the pri.
mary Of June 7th. Naturally,
hoped that the result would be diff
erent and that / would receive the
nomination as one Of the Board Of
county commissioners. Being salts
fed that l made clean race have
no regrets, and wish my successful
opponent useful career in the office
to which be has been nominated.
Thanking you again FOR your con-
siderstiOn Of my candidacy, I am
very respectfully,
JAMES / SMART.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16

A sure sign OF approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system lie ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. II
never fails to tone the stomach, regu.
late the kidneys and bowels, stimulate
the liver, and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending aches vanish I'M
der its searching and thorough effect
iveness. Electric Bitters is only 50c,
and that is returned il it don't give per.
feet satisfaction. Guaranteed by B. F.
MoReley, druggist,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16
From the Candidates.

To the People OK Madison county;
Profoundly grateful for the very
cordial support accorded me in my
race for Representative, / desire to
thank you for your efforts in my be.
half and to assure you that notwith-
standing defeat is my portion no
heart burnipgs are left. AS a dem
ocrst l cheersally submit to the ex-
pressed voice Of the people, aud will
give my best assistance to the up.
holding OF the nominees in every
thing which they may do for the
general good. Respectfully,
COLUMBUS B. SMITH.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-06-16
ATImELY WARNING.

The methods of certain candi-
dates employed by them IN the
recent primaries have called
forth much criticism by the
press Of the State. the follow
Ing from the Pensacola News
being especially strong and at
the same time fully deserved.
Discussing these matters the
News says;
1--WE cannot say that the pri-
mary system is in any way re-
sponsible for it, but things have
in some way come to such a pass
that a mans reputation for a
long period of years as a SOL
der, as a citizen, as a business
man. or as a public official seems
to be worth very little in Flori-
da. Some other men, compare
lively unknown perhaps may go
about and question the honesty,
truthfulness and intentions of
our best known and most honor
ed citizens and public officials,
if they happen to be candidates
for Office, while many will listen
at least with patience If not
with approval, and the public
sentiment is in such democrat.
lied state that the injured and
maligned is expected, even re-
quIred, to explain and make de-
malls, or his neglect to do so is
taken as a confession of guilt.
1t was not always thus, and
why is it so nowP
IF this thing keeps up for
long, it will become so that no
self-respecting, high-minded
and proud.spirited citizen will
permit his name to be used as
an aspirant for any Office in the
State, and it is very near that
now, but that does not imply
that there will be any less mum.
Der Of eager ofiice.seekers; there
will always be plenty of them.
The result will be that they
will be of a lower grade and a |
menace to good government.
THE good people of Florida
must be made to see the danger
nto which they are drifting and
make some effort to elevate the
policies of the State. In our
opinion the one thing
more than any other that is just
low tending to drag down the
politics of our State to a lower
evel is the encouragement CIV
N to the demagogues who go
bout denouncing responsibility
S a sin and the accumulation of
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