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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
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THE IMPORTANCE
OF IRRIGATION.
Tampa Times.
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The official call has been issued fn-
the thirteenth national irrigation con-
greSs to meet at Portland. Ore, Aug
ust 21st, TO remain in session fOIr
days. The meeting is coincident with
the best days of the Lewis and Clark
centennial exposition, and the usual
low railroad rates are to be obtained.
The mayor Of this city may appoint
ten delegates and each commercial
body two, and upon presenting their
credentials these gentlemen will be
entitled to all the privileges and cour-
tesies extended to delegates. T1e
matter Of irrigation has become OF ma
tlOnal Importance, the government
having embarked upon il on an extern
sive scale with the ultimate intention
that all available water shall be con
veyed TO lands which need its appli-
cation.
While Florida has no arid lands in
the strict sense of the word, and 10
rivers and accompanying situations
which make available any large
schemes for irrigation, It does have
a dry season at a critical period OF
erOp-making, as well as means which
may be employed to mitigate occas-
ional and temporary drouths. Irri-
CATION from artesian waters is employ
ed in some localities with great sue
cess, and it might be almost generally
adopted with profit. 1t IS to be hoped
that a sufficient number Of FloridianS
viii attend the convention at Port
land to get all the newest ideas and
Information and to be followed hons
by printed copies Of tue instructive
proceedings.
The Times has constantly and con-
sist emily insisted that the adoption Of
irrigation, as far as it is practicable,
would provide a most advantageous
policy for the farmers and gardeners
of Florida. II would be especially val
liable if applied TO orange growers dur
ing the trying dry spell of spring n
which so many trees shed a large
share of their fruit. And not less
paying would it be if applied to gar
dens. 1t can be done at comparative-
ly small expense, where artesian water
is not available by a small and cheap
pumping apparatus.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
SOUTHERN PROGRESS
SINCE THE CIVIL WAR.

From a recent issue of the Southern
Farm Magazine the Memphis CONNER
cial-AppeaI has boiled down the fol
lowing statistics relative 70 Southern
progress during the past forty-foul
years which viii prove of interest:
The entire population Of the United
States in 1860 was 31.44s,0o. while the
population of the South in 1904 was
25,300,000, anu this does not count
either Missouri or Delaware.
In 1860 the bank deposits Of the
United States were $253, 500, 900, while
in 1904 the bank deposits of the South
were $745,000,000 or three times as
much.
In 1860 the railroad mileage of the
United States was only 30,592, while
in 1904, the mileage in the South was
62,36O.
In 1860 the pig iron in tons of he
whole United States was SS4, 474, while
in 1904 the pig iron of the South was
2,743.31s.
In 1860 the United States mined 15,.
$4,000 tons Of coal In 1904 the
South mined 67,70O,000 tons.
In 1860, 4,15S.500 bales OF cotton
were produced in the country, while
il 1904. no less than 12.S7g, 900 bales
were produced in the South.
In 1860, 500, 45O, 600 bushels of corn
were produced in the United States
while in 1904, more than Gel, 900, O0O
buhels were produced in the South
alone.
In 1860. the United States ha6
5.O25,1SS cotton spindles, in 1904 the
South had S,615, 900 spindles.
In 1850, the value of all the exports
from the United States was 1888, 576,,
600, while in 1904, the exports from
the South were. S559242, 900.
In 1860, the property value of the
United States was estimated at S1e..
159 100000, while in 1904 the property
value of the South was estimated at
SIC. 500, 0OO. 900.
These figures show that to-day the
South has almost as large a population
as the entire country lad before the
war began, and that i, las more rail-
roads. more exports, more cotton spin
dies, and in a general way il is richer
In natural resources, bank deposits.
pig iron and coal than was the entire
republic in 1860.
No one who looks at these figures
can have any doubt as to the future of
the South. At no distant day it is
bound to be the predominant figure in
the country's commerce.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
PITH AND POINT.
Being worthless pays no dividend:

Being worthless pays no dividends.
Keeping a diary is nearly as hard
work as keeping dairy.
Being favorably impressed Is the
cheapest way we know of being a good
fellow.
Nothing makes US quite so mad as
to have people say, what made you
do it?'
It is terribly hard to impress peo-
pie with the Importance of aiding in o
good cause.
Every one realizes when he goes to
q photographers that he is not look
ing his prettiest.
1t is all right to do things for your
town, but first do things for your
home and family.
We are all pretty easily pleased
when We consider that three or four
times a day we see exactly how We
look in the looking glass.-AtchlsOn
Globe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

ed in some Improvements being made
and others are in contemplation.
The point is that Floridians should
be graf eful that their lot is cast in
such a favored place. Here sunstroke
is unknown and while New Workers
are sweltering in uncomfortable heat,
the people of this state, no matter in
what portion, are given by a. kind
Providence a salubrious climate, cool
ing breeZes and glorious sunshine.
Florida's summers give no cause
for complaint FlOridians have much
to be thankful for.-St. Augustine
Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
pevTec,tv Natural.

Old Gentleman-Howo old are you, mp
daar? Little Girl was eight years
old yesterday. Old Gentleman-In-
deed. You don't look to be that old
Little Girl-Ah, how you naughty men
do latter Us poor, weak women!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
Perfectly Safe.

Bridget, have to so out this even
ing, and l want you to see that your
mistress gets this note without fail as
soon as she comes in"
"Yiss, scr, I'll just leave it in the
pocket Of the trousers we've taken of.
She be sure TO go through them."-
London Taller.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

New York has found an excuse fo-
a worlds fair. The three hundredth
anniversary of the discovery of the
Hudson River by Hendrick Hudson
will be celebrated by the greatest ex-
position in the history Of the world.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
GOING AWAY7

When you leave the city for your
summer vacation have The Pensacola
Journal follow you. Notify eireuIa-
ton manager, Phone SO.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
PENSACOLA FLORIDA FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 81 1905

sent the very highest type Of citizenry
and In the present board Governor
Broward has shown that he was fully
eognfzant of the responsibilities, and
well has he discharged his duty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

Philadelphia is the hottest place on
the map. This applies both to tenn
perature and to politics.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
chiIdbood Woes.

Old Lady-What. you are sorry you
are getting so big? Why so? Child
Cos ma says Pm gettin' old enough to
know better Brooklyn Life.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
Recorder.

Pensacola Lodge Nc. 4, :. o. Q. ?.
Pensacola Lodge No. 4, ]. o. O. =,
meets every Thursday evening 20 ~
at the new hall on West GaIivf
street. Vlsitings brethren coriiag
invited. N. A. NELSON. ". O.
b. R WITKOVSTyI Secrstarv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

If all the Smiths in Georgia stand
by him HOke has a cinch on the gov
ernorship.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

Excelsior Encampmsnt, .. o. o. ?.
Excelsior Encampment No. Z meel
on second and fourth ;seCnesdays =
L D. o. 2. Hall. On West Garden
street Visiting patriarch Invited
T. G. STINSON,
IouN WILCOX Serbia
Cafag ratriarc1.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

Slap an extingulsher upon your irony
II YOU are unhappily blessed with
vein " its-LAnb.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
REBEKAH SISTERa

Naomi Lodge No. 10. Rebekah So
teTs meets every Monday night a
8 o'clock In L o. D. 2. Hall VlS
ting sisters cordially Invited % .
present. MISS META ". ELLIOTT
MISS MAMIE FREEMAN. Secretary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
WOW.

Live. Oak Camp No. I. W. O y,
meets In Pythian Hail 1st and IN
Wednesdays in each month. Visiting
soVereigns cordially invited
=. A. BOCHICH. c. e
LESLIE z. BROOhs, Clerk
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

The Grace of Experience.
He-How well Miss 'Elderberry car
rieS her ageI She-But. then. she has
become so accustomed to It. you know.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

OAK GrOYe, Lodge No. 4. W0Oinen'
Circle, meets every THURSDAY az 3 ?
%. Visiting sovereign cordially NV
ed MRS NJ. B. OLSEN.
LILLE BRANUM. Guardian
Clerk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21

n r. b. A. No. 81 meets frs. ar
third wednesday evening at I:5V ,
m, RafIord Hall. No. 10 West l1-sF
deneia Street
A.G FELL. Pres
J. L. SWEENEY, Sec.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
Chief ra:riarea.
Joppa LodQe, 40. s, {. Q. Q. 7.

Joppa Lodge. No. S, l. o. D. :.
meets every Tuesday evening AZ ~
o'clock at Rahord Hall. West Gardsa
street. Visiting brethren cordially n
vtted. H. JFUDEVINE. v G
c. L. SMITH. Sec
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
DAILY

The following figures show The Pen
sacola Journals circulation for each
day during the month OF June, 1905,
with the average number of copies
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
Migrants Scarce in Gainesville

Migrants Scarce in Gainesville.
The new vagrancy law passed by
the legislature at its last session is
causing much comment about the
state. II has long list Of those term,
ed as Migrants, but there are mighty
few, if any, to be found in this local
hy. There seems to be a desire on
the part Of all, white and black, to
get busy" and there is plenty to do
in nesville.-Gainesville Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
AIaehua Watermelons.

The farmers in Alachua county grow
watermeions that weigh as much as
ninety pounds. That is the way TO {.
things.-St. Augustine Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-21
What could Florida say?

We do not know that the car was
referring to the Florida Legislature a.
an argument against representative
institutions; but If he did what could
Florida say for herself or her law
makers tallahassee Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16

keep as much possible to the side of the
road for the purpose of taking up and put
ting down passengers: hence the Gambler of
the road prevents the extremes of the aXieS
being kept on a plane. Today we hear much
about new staggered-spolle wheels to meet
these requirements; yet their novelty con-
slsts in nothing. save that they are vari-
ants of the old type of farm wheel in which
the spokes were staggered from the nave
subjected TO the severe side strains occa-
stoned by negotiating deep ruts and so
forth. 1t is likely that this idea Will be
exploited to a very considerable extent in
the near future, especially for motor omni-
buses.
Wheels may be divided into two classes
for the purpose of this article-namely
those made either wholly as regards their
chief features of metal and those built of
wood. of the first kind an all-metaI wheel
as used on a Thornycroft wagon, embodies
the notion of the staggered spoke; but it
VIII be noticed that the particular require
ments neeessitate the spokes being stag
gered at the felloe end as well as at the
nave. In other words there is a point,
about halfway between the center and the
circumference, where sort of crossing is
effected, as occurs when locking the eX
tended fingers of one hand in those of the
other. This results, among other things.
in imparting certain quality of internal
resiliency though not sufficient. of course
to make that type of wheel suitable for
fast pleasure cars
The type of wheel in which the spokes
are practically dispensed with. curved pieces
of metal being used TO act more or less as
springs does not call for particular men
ton, the weight being not the least factor
in their disfaYor.
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PINEHURST SPORTS.
An Equestrian Gymkhanas and It's
New Features
Special Correspondence of The Sunday Star.

Special Correspondence of The Sunday Star.
PINEHURST n. c., April IA, 1905
Sports and pleasures out of doors-ridng,
picnic parties golf tennis, croquet and pis-
toll shooting-are occupying the attention
of the many visitors who are remaining to
enjoy the beauties of April and May.
The entertainment features of the week
was the fifth of the equestrian gymkhanas,
which with new and novel features, made
the most interesting of the series. One of
the new events was walk and canter'
contest the participants riding in pairs,
each being obliged to walk once and ride
twice around the ring. the best time made
winning.
chief race in which the contestants rode in
couples to the top of hill some two hundred
yards distance and return while holding
white scarf between them. This event was
hairlfting enough to crafty the taste of
the most eXacting, and interest was height
ened by tie on the first trial at As 1-5
seconds between DR.. F. X. Warrick. Rich
mond, and w. Winslow Weld. Boston, and
B. H. Grundy jr Richmond. and Mrs.
Leonard Tufts Medford. Mass. On the sec
ond trial Dr. Warrick and Mr.. Weld won,
with two-fifths of a second to spare, in
46 Is seconds.
Another exciting feature was race be-
tween teams of two members each, a mail
pouch being transferred to a distance of
300 yards and return, by relays, the best
time winning One of the conditions inn
posed was that contestants dismount be-
fore handing the pouch to their partner
and that no preparation for mounting be
made before receiving the bag.
Music was furnished by the Carolina Or
ches.ra. Points counting five three and
one were awarded to the winners of each
event two trophies being given for the
highest totals. which We're secured by DR.
f. X. Warriek. Richmond, with fifteen, and
A. Winslow Weld, Boston. with ten.
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QUANTITIES OF WHEELS.
Principles Now the Same as in Days
of the Pharaohs.
From the London Mail

From the London Mail
1t has been said that wheels as a means
of overcoming friction when moving weight
and bulk about have not changed since the
times of the Pharaohs. The remark is true
to this extent, that the modern motor car
wheel consists primarily of nave, some
spokes, the felloe and the rim. even as did
the chariots of the ancients. Yet 1t IS not
for the want of not trying to get away from
these principles that wheelwrights have
been fam to stick to them, as may be gath
cred from the fact that over a hundred
patents are being applied for annually for
devices aiming at improvement on present
day practice in the craft
Investigation reveals that of these quite
80 per cent are frankly impossible, while
another so per cent are merely by way of
being more or less ingenious variants of
existing patents on which the applicant is
DESTROYS of avoiding the payment of royal
ties Thus it will be found that a score of
practical and desirable improvements is a
handsome estimate for any one years pro-
duction.
Before reviewing achievements to date Il
will be convenient to define the precise
auirements of the ideal wheel for motor
vehicles Briefly, the device must be eX-
traordinarily strong for its resiliency, both
these qualities being imperative owing to
the comparatively fast speeds at which
these vehicles travel Further, the speed
calls for a type of wheel that shall be
proof against any amount of side strain.
Lastly, the wheel should ABSORB the great
est possible amount of road shock without
transferring il to the vehicle in Earring
fashion. yet it must at no time perform the
function that falls properly to the springs
though acting as a harmonious portion
of them. In a word, the wheel should be
reasonably rigid production.
Dealing first with the matter of side strain,
will ba nd hat hi on har
occasions than when turning corners, as
instance the motor omnibus, which must
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sAa >ff ya ORIG
THE CLUBS |
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The Abracadabra Club met with Mrs H.
\. S'earn-s April -. at 12B 18th street
northeast. The club WAS called to order by
Ehe president. This being the time for the
election of officers for the year beginning
i'm October 1903 tie following We're elect
"a President Mr.. Appleton 2. Clark. jr.;
first vice president. Mr.. c. Leroy Parker;
second vice president AR. Fanlan B. Brock;
secretary treasurer. Nra. Henry j. Decker;
recording secretary, Dr. James Mckee;
chairman executive committee. Mr.. George
r Ide The election OF officers was fol-
aoWed by a paper entitled Foes of thG
Republic. by DR.. C. ". Gallagher. After
described The nlVics of the larger world
powers, and III" relations existing between
them and the United States. DT. Gallagher
SAID he could not see any present danger IN
ihat direction lie dWelt largely upon the
social and moral evils which he said, are
To- be carefully watched and controlled
He advised the members TO lift the Chris
tisn banner nigh and follow It's precepts
and the foes OF the republic could not pre-
vail.
Refreshments were served by the hostess.
assisted by Miss MORRISON. the only visitor
present
The Columbia Heights Arr Club met at
the home Of Mrs. Pyles Thursday. Mrs.
Downing, the chairman Of the day. was
present and Mrs stokes. the new president.
presided. The usual business routine
chosen for efii, nv t5c rT,,T fc t IL DTil
Ing wear. Fifteen l,Istorirgl Tanars md
other papers on ART and Iit,rstIl-e were r1ro-
posed the art taken from tha %atidraf
Museum and assigned nv tho cxerutive
board Mrs Nelson read for mo arr Daner.
What I Think OF Tie Modern Art of
song by Lii lehman The second
uaper Of the d4E v,ae ON William II
The roll call next in order followed
closely the history OF tile present German
kaiser one OF the members related an
incident OF her visit ta Berlin and OF receiv-
ing personal recognition. from Emperor
William Mrs Schneider read selections
from Il book presented 10 Mr.. Schneider by
tire author. NJ. Eise.oW. who was n hoy
hood friend OF the emperor
For the miscellaneous program Prof Carr
played on the piano the opera of William
Tel! and responded tu encore with other
beautiful selection
The bilroutEry session of tine short e,fof,.
Club. Tuesday evening. with program in
charge Of Mrs. Josiah Sh.uu was regarded
as a literary and social success. TIE presi-
dent. +. Y. De C0ster. presided
Mrs c. y. Mtcauley PLAYED and sang the
opening song. Sweet Alice Ben Bolt" Miss
Mildred T. Hcuault read an original Story
entitled "a Double Reunion founded ON
Il romance Of the war da5s OF 81, and hay
ing its happy elimination forty years later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16


Green and Walter Piling will be ushers.
Miss Carrie o. Jackson will be maid of
honor. and the train of bridesmaids will
include Miss Maude V. Blaine Miss Helen
Cassin Miss Leida Il. Waters, Miss Clara
May Blake Miss Mabel a. Green, all of
this city, and Miss Theresa COlburn of Bal
timore. The ceremony will be at pm
Capt and Mrs. Beach entertained at din
ner last evening in honor Of Mrs. Gordon
Norrie and Miss Norrie Of New York.
who are at the New Willard for few days.
4 very successful tea was held at the
Founding Hospital yesterday afternoon.
The babies looked and behaved their best
and greeted many old friends. The lower
ward was most attractive being deco
rated with flags and flowers There were
were homemade cakes, candies, fruit,
punch. coffee and a beautiful assortment OF
useful articles. all of which found a ready
sale. The ladies having the TEA in charge
and attending the various tables were:
Cake table. Mrs Bisner, Mrs. Sylvester
and Mrs Britton; coffee. Mrs Thomas
Ryan; punch. Miss Grace Knox: candy and
ice cream. Mrs. Lester Platt. Mrs. j. n.
Whitney and Mrs Karl Casey.
Refreshments, tables were in charge of
Miss Susan Britton and a corps of attrac-
tive young ladies' The table of household
and travelling articles was in charge of
Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Boynton. Mrs Knox,
and Mrs. Auerhaoh. The guests Were well
coined by Mrs. Peunie Mrs. Wolf. Mrs.
y &. Browne and Mrs Bailey of the Peirce
Guild and Mrs. J. 6. Smithe.
AR Adolro de Nesti gave an informal re-
Ceptiou at his studio Monday the 10th in
slant. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Walker TIoIcombe. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Henry Magongie, Miss Magonigle,
Mesdames Clifford, Stevens. Walton, +. Mel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16
LAKEWOOD GAYETIEs.
Visitors From This City Who Have
Already Arrived
Special Corresp ondence of The Sunday Star.
l.. I.,N,-C,nrN Ill Il


LAKEWOOD, April H. 1903
The social season will eliminate the last
week in Lent and Easter week in the Coun-
try Club annual horse show and Easter golf
tournament The former occurring on the
22d and the latter the 2Ith. 2Sth and Goth.
Many private entertainments are also
planned for these TWO weeks.
Owing to the failure to pass the bill that
had been introduced into the New Jersey
increase the speed limits for automobile
road races. the proposed automobile meet
at Lakewood during the week of April "a
has been abandoned. Efforts will be made
before the adjournment of the next legiSla-
ture to secure the passage of a law that
Will permit road racing under proper ire
striction. If this succeeds an attempt will
probably be made 10 hold the automobile
meet next year
Sanction for the meet had been granted
by the A. y. A. racing board conditional
upon the local authorities conserving to the
races being held on the road. AS an extra
precaution. however a bill was presented in
the state legislature giving township au-
thorities permission TO set aside sections of
roads for automobile racing for limited peri
DDS This bill, though backed by many in
huential residents OF New Jersey, was de-
feated. The Lakewood Golf Club under
whose auspices the races were to be held
decided that in the interests of future legis-
lation It would be wiser to defer the compe-
tition.
The New Jersey Society of Colonial Wars
will hold its annual banquet at the Lau-
rel-in-the- Pines on May IL.
\ faVurite drive for Lakewood visitors
is TO Allaire. The deserted village" Once
a prosperous community. the removal of
manufacturing plant caused general de-
sertion. and the former pleasant homes are
now a mass of picturesque ruins. But
few miles from Lakewood, the contrast
with the fashionable resort is most strik-
ing.
Mrs Bedford Proctor the wife of the Yer
mont senator, their daughter. Miss Emily
Dutton Proctor, and two grandchildren of
the former, arrived at the LaureI-in- the
Pines yesterday for an extended stay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16

vile Hnvert. Aline Devin, Kean; Watkins
Hamilton Chase. Mcclellan, DR.. Resale
Slaughter. Misses Mary J. Conrad Eliza
beth w. Torrey, Cox, Roy. Gertrude L..
Pattie. PendIeton, Ker. Goldsborough, Wat
kins. Hamilton and Messrs. Creighton and
Window.
Gen Ben Piatt Ruukle and Mrs Runkle
are entertaining the generals sister. Mrs.
Van Deman, and have had Judge Van De-
man and Miss Mildred with them. The
Judge was also d guest of his son. Capt
Ralph Van Deman. but has returned to
Della ware, Ohio, while Miss Mildred has
gone for a little visit to Baltimore. Gen.
and Mrs Runkle Will remain at the Cecil
till late in June.