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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
For County Tax Assessor.

will be a candidate for re-nomina-
ton to the Office Of County Tax Asses
sor, in the Democratic Primary Of May
Is. l respectfully ask your support.
W. W. RICHARDS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

l hereby announce nv candidar7
for County Commissioner from Dis
trict No. 3. subject to The action q
the Democratic Primary Of May T..
w. A. SHELBY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

The FRIENDS Of ". P. BrOwns0n
hereby announce him as a candidl-s
for the Office of County CommissIr1-
er from District No. 4, subject 10 the
action of the Democratic Primary Of
May 18th 1906.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
Political Announcements
RATES.

The rates for political announce
ments, not exceeding 8 lines, to run
till the primary Of May Is, are as fol
lows:
The Daily Journal. ............S1 O.OO
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These rates are strictly cash in adj
vance and no announcement will be
inserted or run under any other con-
ditions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
For Justice Peace, District No. 2.

l hereby announce myself as a
for the Office of Justice of
the Peace, District No. subject to
the action Of the Democratic pTi-
mary May 18th, and would respect
fully ask the support of the honor
able vote of the good citizens Of Pen
sacola and Escambia county.
Very respectfully,
J. l.. BELL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
For County Commissioners Dist. No. A.

thereby announce myself a cand.
date for reelection as county CON.
missioner from District No. 4. sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary Of May Is.
J. A. VIRGINS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the lower house of the
Florida legislature, subject to the &C.
ton Of the Democratic primary on
May 18th. GEO. T. MORGAN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
For County Commissioner Dist. No. 2

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the Office of county com
missioner from District No. 2. subjec.
to the action Of the Democratic prf
mary.
W. J. SENNOTT
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

are provided for by "the unfortunate
victims" in the drainage district, for
the very plain and quite unconcealed
purpose Of protecting their property
from unjust taxation. leading to prac-
teal confiscatioR, and Of arousing the
people Of the entire state to a realiz-
ing sense Of the dangers which threat
en- them and their property should the
glaring iniQuities Of the drainage
scheme, in it's present shape, be per
petuated indefinitely by being engraft-
ed into the fundamental law through
the possible adoption Of the pending
Constitutional Amendment.
The fact is now well known that the
administration is engaged in a "stiu
hunt policy, and is flooding the state
with circulars and pamphlets, and
Mandatory newspaper articles, through
various avenues like the tax collectors
and tax assessors; by calling to the
attention of the voters outside of the
present drainage district the fact that
they are not now being taxed Cbut say
ing nothing of future intention to tax
them); and by sending statements" of
the trustees of the J. ]. Fund ex-ofi-
clio Drainage Commissioners with Con-
federate Veterans pension warrants,
marked postage due 2 cents" All
this is conclusive evidence that the
friends Of the obnoxious measure have
decided not to make an open fight, but
to rely upon their ''still hunt" CAM
paign.
Let the editors Of Florida consider
these facts, carefully examine the de-
tailed history of the drainage tax leg
islatiOn and litigation which is now in
press and will reach them shortly, and
then candidly say to their readers
whether or not they believe the vic
tins of the drainage tax are justified
in their efforts to defend their posi-
ton by disseminating accurate and
trustworthy information concerning
the drainage scheme, and to warn
their fellow citizens throughout the
state Of the dangers which will menace
every property owner if the Constitu-
tional Amendment should be adopted.
DOES NOT ANSWER THE CUES
c to have the answer, consume all this
to give it?
ainage plan, II there are such, would |
expressed purpose of answering the
Give the public the NAMES Of the
reau's" rent, If the object is so
and so above board tell us WHOSE
they are putting up the coin for this
, IL there are more, and state the
ight is to be 'in the Open" let it be
he matter which this news bureau"
( the bureau" will be frank and hon.
re asked, The Journal will probably
r TO those questions, and We rest the
lie as to whether or not those uues-
ida News Bureau"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner from Dis
trict No. 1, subject to the action Of
the primay Of May 18th.
], B. ROBERTS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

/ hereby announce my eandidsrg
for county commissioner from DIS.
trict No. 2, subject to the action Of
the primary Of May 18th.
JOHN A. MERRITT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
]. D. GOss.

] am a candidate for Justice of the
Peace in the Democratic primary to
be held May 18th. 1906, District No.
2. Escambia County, Florida. Any
assistance will be appreciated from
the Democratic voters.
GEO. J. SLOCUMB.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the ONCE OF county com.
missioner from District No. 8, subiec.
to the action of the Democratic Pr.
mary Of May Is.
J. NJ ANDREWS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

I am candidate for representa-
tive in the lower house Of the state
legislature, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary of May Is,
and I will appreciate the support of
all democrats.
r LONG
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

I will be a candidate for member
ship in the Board Of Public lnst-l.-
ton from District No. /, in the pr
mary election.
WM. z. ANDERSON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

/ hereby announce my CANDIDACY
for county commissioner from District
No. 8, subject to the action Of The
Democratic primary of May 10.
A. G. BLOUNT, JR.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
For County Treasurer.

will be a candidate in the demo
cratic primary of May Is for re-nomi-
nation to the ONCE of county treasur-
er The support Of all democrats will
be appreciated.
]. ED. WILLIAMS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

l will be a candidate for menct'-
ship in the Board Of Public lns,ru-'
ton from District No. 2, in the pr
mary election.
H G. DeSILVA-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

General Kuropatkin is publishing
his memoirs. The word retreat win
undOubted play a prominent part in
the work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of County Treasur-
er of Escambia county, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary OF
May 10, and respectfully solicit the
support of all voters.
JOHN G. WELSH.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

Col. Choate's Answer
Does Not Answer the Question.

April Journal asked pertinent questions
A Chooe Jacksonville
IDENTIFY discussion
provided
with following designated plain
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

] hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for county commissioner from
District No. 4, subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primary May Is.
H. c. CLOPTON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

I hereby anounce myself a candi-
date for the office of Justice of the
Peace for District No. 2, subject to
the action Of the Democratic Primary
May 18th.
-------- I'D. GOSS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

hereby announce myself a candi
date for the Office Of County Treas
urer, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic Primary.
THOS. F. WRIGHTON.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

I will be a candidate for member
shin in the Board Of Public Instrur i'l
from District No. 3, in the prima..
election o,.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
Board Public instruction.

I hereby announce myself candi,
date for member Of the school boari
from District No. 3, subject 70 the &C.
ton OF the Democratic primary Ol
May Is.
W. B. HUBBARD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
For County Commissioner, DIST. No 5.

1 hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the Office Of county com
missioner from District No. ;. subject
to the action of the DemOcraLc Pr
mary of May Is.
J. R. STEWARD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

For County Commissioner Dist. No. ,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
Also Needs Attention.

While the sponge industry is be-
ing looked after with such care it
would not seem out of place if the
fishing industry had some attention
and the indisoriminate slaughter OF
fish in the waters under State and
government protection was stopped.
There is quite as much danger of the
fish hogs as the ngers.-Gaines-
vile Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
VIII Not Go Hereafter.

The opened by mistake" market
on the other peoples letters taken
out of the postofice will not go here
after. You are required by a ruling
Of the postof1ee department to look
over your mail before leaving the
office and return any letter that
may have been put in your box by
mistake, under penalty Of $780,
Orlando Reporter-Star
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03
Acknowledge the Whale.

Acknowledge the Whale.
The Tampa Tribune's story of a
whale being captured in the gulf last
week and towed into Tampa, was an
April fool, but was told SO reason
ably the Star had no suspicion of the
hoax. Very well, Brother StOvall,
we acknowledge the corn, or rather,
the whale,-Ocala Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-05-03

]. E. LONG.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22

| ~ VO' NAoS L 10 S4hSA LILY BulSu-
ers the slip l was confident that
Il l should not be at further trou-
Bile with them for the present,
for once l and my parcel were out of
their sight for any space of time there
could be little doubt in their minds that
1 would accept the chance to dispose of
it. But as a matter Of fact, l did moth
Ing of the kind. The document would
be of little use deposited in some Lon
don safe. 1t might be Of considerable
value down at the castle. l still hug
ged my secret in my pocket and, hug
g1ng it. set out next morning to find
Sheppard. l caught him upon his re-
turn about midday and opened the sit
uatlon to him over lunch. It did me
good to see his eyes sparkle at the rec
itation.
why, this is the seventeenth century
at least, Ned" said he in his excite
ment. "A treasure, buccaneers and q
nigh handed, murderous gang! Do I
stand on my head or my heels?" And
he smacked his thigh in sheer JOYOUS
ness.
This is well enough" 1 replied, but
you forget that 1t is no child's play.
This Is mighty serious, if I have a no
tion of the men, and we must face the
case pretty brazenly and boldly if we
decide to go forward"
He sprang from his chair. "My dear
fellow, you amaze me-" said he. You
talk in this dubious way about going
forward, with an adventure like this
ahead! If you cock a white feather,
my good Ned. l will take the place off
your hands and carry on the game on
my own account. That's my feeling"
$50 far, good" said l.. II wanted to
be quite open with you, and, as for
that, between you and me 1 have every
intention Of sticking to it. But this is
the least part Of the matter. We can
make up our minds to go on, but what
Is going onT
Sheppard picked up a time table. "Im-
prints" said he, "to catch the 3:45
train to Raymond. If you'll drive
straight to your rooms I'll meet you at
Paddington."
When l got to the station he was as
good as his word, and, stimulated by
his high spirits. I entered busily into
possible plans. in which occupation we
passed most Of the journey.
The twenty-four hours had passed
uneventfully at the castle, but l found
Montgomery on the watch and very
eager. He had armed himself with a
shotgun. which he dragged about with
him very ostentatiously, and indeed
had some d to prevent him sitting
down to dinner with 1t. Sheppard had
been Informed Of his presence, and the
two promised to be capital friends.
Sheppard always had a way direct to
the heart Of new acquaintances and,
with his indomitable gayety and his
impulsivc energy, a exceedingly at
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22

celve, the guardlan OF u1S ID Iu-
matte. At all events, 1t was soon plain
that we had entered a cul-de-sac. The
situation pricked my resolution to the
proper point of action. AS it fell out,
a fare of gas Streamed from the fan
lights in a large and commodious house
near the bottom of the road, seeming
to show that the inmates had not vet
retired, and. acting on my resolution
in a second, l stopped the man and
jumped out before the door. AS I did
SO the second cab also came to a pause.
Ny cab turned slowly round and stop
ped abreast Of his fellow. I would
swear l saw the two figures alight.
God knows what the cabmen made Of
it all. 1 pulled at the bell, but for a
time could get no answer. But at last,
and in response to a louder peal than
usual, the door was opened, and there
confronted me a tall, slight man m
thing near my own age in evening
dress.
"Who the devil may you be?" says
he, surveying me from top to toe With
a puzzled look.
"Sir," said I, "thls is no place upon
your doorstep to explain to you. But
I am in immediate need Of a kindly
haDd. and II you will have the goodness
10 bear with me and allow me two
minutes in your private room l make
no doubt that I can satisfy you"
Faith said he, smiling rather fool.
ishly, "lf it is a hand you want, you
must needs look for one steadier than
mine"
And, true enough, there he was sway
Ing somewhat u%nsteadily upon his legs
and presenting me a face flushed with
the use of liquor. But this was no
moment for parleying, and 1 pressed
my point promptly.
Then, pray, let me shut the door for
5ou," said I, stepping in forthwith.
And without more ado l closed the
great door with a bang.
He led the way docilely enough into
q neighboring room and, turning up the
gas, faced me. This is all very WE'LL"
says he more soberly. But 1 have still
to learn who the devil you may be-"
my name, sir, is immaterial," l re-
piled. But it iVyour services 1 want
in a certain crisis, and if you be a gen
tleman, as l see you are, 1 shall have
no doubt of the issue"
he stared at me for some moments
in silence. Pray state your case" he
said politely and sticking the stump of
a cigar in his mouth, but supporting
himself upon the table.
You ask ME my name?- l answered.
well there is nc concealment l would
practice on you, and SO it is Greatorex,
for what use you may care to make of
it."
Mines Winthrop" he explained =
Lord Winthrop. You may have heard
OF me recently - correspondent in di-
vorce case, you know
THE situation is easily settled" said
l. II have something of value upon
me, and I have been chased by two
rascals in a cab. The light was burn.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22

Sacz01ed. Serc0mDe Hvareu arrer
meditatin and gnawed his must,aS
wtthlas frosvn, (which seemed to mn NC
indicate a certain touch OF pernleY,+S~ ~
But he frightened, ut, once and to,Sc,
very freely and IN hts old mannor tu
dinner was served. The interior ,,A
nificance of our dinner party would rs
have been visible to n stranger w.
the main part, that preliminary st,.
mish was occupied by conversation H..
most distant from the subject wa ou
had at heart. 1t was Sercombe himso,.
who set the example of reserve. md
we followed meekly enough. When =
say reserve I am thinking only of ona
particular point, for heaven knows tbot
his talk was sufficiently frank unon
other topics. AS I had occasion to taLa
note nov and subsequently, the mon
al by nature framed for a good toI,
er, and, although he had every nrpi,
dice against him, and started, 80 r.
speak, with a great handicap, he som
wore down the feelings with which va
embarked upon the entertainment
And 1t was not until we had broachad
a sort of good fellowship and the even.
Ing was far spent that anything han.
pened to mar our growing harmony.
1t fell out thus: Sercombe himaa,f
bad just concluded an amusing nara.
tive Of his experiences among the brio.
ands Of Calabria, and Sheppard "a.
sumed the conversation with an ad.
venture Of his own. The evening
had fallen dark and cloudy, and amid
the starlike candles that illumined tho
room the dark figure Of Hood moved
noiselessly and constantly. 1 had
heard this story Of Sheppard's, which.
indeed, was not very exciting, and nv
mind, swaying from its polite duty,
rested unconsciously upon the new inn.
keeper. AS I watched him 1 saw the
two men exchange glances-an inter.
rogating look upon Sercombe's part a
battling and inscrutable look from
Hood. There followed an ~instants
pause, and then the man approached
the master with the pretext of a dish.
Sercombe spoke low and across his
shoulder, nervously exploring the con.
tents Of the dish with a spoon. Hood
said nothing and, raising his eyes, soft
ly fixed. them upon me at the other end
Of the table. For a moment we regard
ed each other luminously, and then his
glance fell politely away. Sercombe
still whispered and, I thought, with q
growing anxiety. 1t was time for me
70 intorforn .. .s. ,.=.
-, kTo BE CoNT1NuED.l
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22

ing in your house, and so 1 took the
liberty of asking your assistance to
evade them"
Quite right" says the young fool.
taking the cigar from his mouth, quite
right Stolen goods?" be asked COM
ically.
MY lord" said I, with a smile, "lf
1t were, dc you think a thief like my
self would confess it!'
He broke out laughing and without
any more ado beckoned me to follow
and walked in his uncertain gait across
the hall and toward a farther room,
from which issued q great noise Of
talk and laughter. Flinging the door
open, he strobe in.
"Gentlemen," said he, here is an
other guest to join us. Pray charge
your glasses"
Half a dozen young gentlemen were
spread about the huge room, some at a
card table, and a generous row Of bot
Ties testified to the dominant occupa-
uon or the evening. a but
hearty laugh greeted this.
Il must explain to you. gentlemen"
continued my host, lighting another
cigar, that Mr.-Mr. What's-his-this
gentleman is engaged IN the perilous
task of escaping from Il hostile arma-
ment outside. And 1t is our duty, |
need not say, as English gentlemen to
rescue him"
A wild hooray from the party Yves
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22

mo" he said; ''but, with MI. Create.
re2's permission, the other gentleman
shall entertain u.s."
Il fancy" he continued, smiling.
that Hood is not a stranger to the
castle ways, and he makes a good wait.
en-"
The idea tickled me. LET as have
Hood by all MEANS" I said. II had
an excellent character for him from
Mr.. Kesteven."
II will bring Hood" said the captain
gravely and, taking up his hat, made
to 60.
The Dime was set for 7 o'clock, and
fancy that all three looked forward
to it with considerable expectation.
Sercombe arrived punctual to the hour,
n a little later l entered the morning
room to meet him. He sat in q chair
lounging very cozily, a light overcoat
covering his evening dress, and by his
] q stood Hood, also in the orthodox
costume and looking, as l could not
help noticing, uncommonly spruce and
servant-Iike.
Il am here, Mr.. Greatore1, to the
moment said Sercombe in his leisure.
~ voice, and l go bail that I have
brought you an Invaluable ally. Will
your permission, Hood will now retire
TO the Kitchen"
III" lnnkeeper insensibly straight.
cned himself, standing to attention like
Il craven image. and l signed my as.
sent.
This Is entirely your affair, Captain
eerro'hbe,' said I, land you may dc
"hat YOU Ike with your W proper.
" | turned to Hood. You will find
Mrs. Main In the servants hall" I said
Win his gliding. serpentine tread,
uood made n motion Of respect and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22
To Words.

When the r%eputability of punning is
under discussion it is we'll to bear in
m1nd that the very name Of the Jest
confesses to a degree of atrocity. To
pun" according to the London Chron-
lcle, is to pound" words, to beat them
into forced conditions, so the philolo-
gists believe. "He would pun thee into
shivers with his fist" says Thersites
in "Troilus and Cressida," meaning
physical pounding" PUN" is not a
sllpshod development Of pound" but
Its original form, the Anglo-Saxon verb
being "punian," and pun" or "poun"
having developed a final 3D." Just as
SCUM became "sound' and as the
llliterate turn gown" into "gownd.s
Curiously enough, pun" and pound"
have no connection with punching" a.
mans head, which is simply punish
lng,' contracted, or with "punching.'
a ticket, which goes back to the Latin
'pungere," to prick or puncture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-22
/ WITH wnlcn TINS Sem.

the salutauon Win wnlcn TINS semi.
ment was met.
1.-The officers Of the law, gentlemen"
continued my host. pouring out n glass
Of spirit with an unsteady hand. '.are
even now at our gates. preparing to
batter down the portcullis. Gentlemen.
IL l ask you to stand by us, shall I ask
in vain?"
A unanimous negative, shouted at
the ceiling, greeted his question. AS a
slight silence ensued I thought it nv
time to venture for myself.
"In the circumstances. gentlemen"-
said I suavely.
circumstances be hangedw inter
rupted Lord Winthorp. "While I have
q humble roof over my nead me mccoy
and the criminal shall never want
shelter"
An interval Of silence ensued, which
one of his companions chose to break
IN his W account by starting up and
shouting:
Let US go and break up the foe.
Johnny"
Gentlemen" said 1. raising my voice
above the din, for we should never
reach the end at this rate, 1.-The so
called foe is unworthy Of your steel. I
only ask permission to go forth by a
back way and leave you to the pleasant
recreation I have so rudely interrupt
ed"
Let him stay and take a hand" said
some one, and a chorus Of assent went
up.
"Gentlemen," said I, with great po-
likeness, II should be charmed to Join
| you in your game but that it must be
apparent to you that I am playing a
bigger game tonight. The cards are
all against me, and 1 must use all my
wits. Lord Winthrop, Is there n back
way from your houseT
The young nobleman reused himself.
my servants tell me-" said he, chat
there Is a garden at the back Of the
house. but 1 wouldn't swear to it
However, if you like to try. We'll light
the way"
But this was not to my taste, for I
was in no humor to attract my pursu-
ers by this drunken concourse with
lights.
IT think" I said, that your silent
prayers would serve me better. And If
you will show me the garden l will
make shift for myself. And be assur-
ed" said 1, with great ceremony, that
1t will remain n of the red letter days
In my life to have met so courteous a
host as Lord Winthrop and so genial a
company as the present"
The garden was black and silent
when the door closed upon me. 1 lis
tened for q few minutes, but could
hear no sound save that Of laughte,.
from the house. Then I scrambled
among the bushes at the back Of tie
house and presently came upon a high
wall. Climbing to the top of this with
difficulty, l looked down upon a road.
and, lowering myself softly, 1 dropped
upon the footpath. Right and left no
one was visible, with which fact, much
enheartened, I walked briskly away.
l suppose l had gone about a mile
among the maze of roads when I at last
happened upon a hanson and drove to
a hotel. No sign of my enemy was Wis
ible, and for all I knew or cared they
were still watching outside Lord VIII
thOrp's windows.