The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-20

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the good graces of my FRIEND Hilson.
your correspondent is at present oc-f
cupying snug corner of the Capitol
building. A very venturesome friend
in Tampa has had the temerity to
trust one of his typewriters in this
Mecca of politicians, the fumes of one
Of Peter knights Principles are play
ing hide-and-seek in his MISLEADING
locks, and added to all this he is
drinking In further inspiration by
hearing Col Thomas j. Appleyard
read journal proof and between times
explain the mysteries of getting rich
by running a weekly newspaper, and
why the Office of chief clerk of Flor
ida's senate Is and should be vested
ia himself by divine right" Being
content to let the distinguished broth
er journalist hold the important posi-
ton as long as he likes, Twill not ar
que the question with him, but will
proceed to bore the reaGers of the
Metropolis by telling something Of
what don't know of politics and Tai
lahassee
No bill is exciting more interest
throughout the state than Representa-
tive Avery's celebrated Jim Grow"
bill. calling for the separation of
whites and blacks in the street cars,
separation o'evoutly 10 be wished for
by ali people in Florida's fast growing
cities. The bill, as heretofore stated
has been reported favorably to the
house by the committee on railways
and telegraph. This bill, however. it
is thought will be modified somewhat
before final passage. but that there
will be much needed legislation in
| this line is evident. You can rest
assured that the Jim Crow bill will
be passed in some FORM" said one
legislator, "for these statesmen will
never dare to return to their beloved
constituents after turning it down in
part or in toto. Being forced to ride
in stuffy car during the oppressive
summer months, with a member of the
colored persuasion Just a seat ahead
of voter, won't have very desirable
effect upon his desire to exercise the
glorious right of franchise in favor Of
the man who voted 'agfn' the bill. s"
The Wales Claim.
The celebrated Wales claim will
again occupy its place in the legislative
deliberations. Colonel Wales, who
states that he has spent thirty years
and $4,000 in trying to secure the
money he claims is justly cue him, is
again in the city and ready TO present
his claims before the proper commit
tees. He is not inclined to take the
SIS, 900 granted him by the last legis-
lature. but insists that he Is entitled
to the full amount something more
than 100000. and many are found
who claim that he is right In his con-
tention. Il think Colonel Wales is
really entitled TO the money he asks,
said one gentleman In theory, said
another gentleman in speaking OF the
claim. Il think Colonel Wales is
right and deserves the money he con-
tends for, but you've probably noticed
that legislators and individuals don't
go much on theory when 1t comes TO
disengaging themselves from a sum
even smaller than $4,000.
The Temperance Situation.
Twice have the committee on tenn
perance prepared adverse reports on
the bill prohibiting the transfer OF
| intoxicants from a wet to dry
county, but as yet these reports have
not reached the senate chamber. How
ever, it is a foregone conclusion that
If there is to be whisky legislation at
this session it will not be of this char
acter. I'm not speaking against
proper whisky legislation" said one
senator in speaking of this bill. but
this bill is most too good thing for
our sister states, Georgia and Alaoa-
ma. and would not relieve the situa,
ton in any way. Pass such bill and
j the liquor dealers Of cambridge and
neighboring cities would IN very
short time be living IN affiuence on
good Florida money
Confederate Pensions.
| The "old Confedsr of Florida, from
all indications, VIII within very few
DAYS be getting their much-needed pen.
sion money. The deficiency bill, pro-
yiding $4,000 pension money, has
passed the House under suspension OF
the rules and been certified to the sen