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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29
The Traffic Problem
In Greater New York.

In this day OF great undertakings
advocates may be found for any
scheme, no matter how gigantic or
how visionary, and that this Is fact
IS amply proven by the enthusiasm
with which New. York received the
proposition Of Thomas A. Edison, the
Willard Of Mento Park" to dam the
East river at both ends, pump out
eight square miles of water and fill
the river bed with earth and rock, as
a means of solving the transportation
problem with which the eastern me-
tropolis has been contending, for many
years The cost of the work Is est.
mated at $500, 000,0
The ever increasing population OF
New York and its suburbs makes the
traffic problem a serious one, and
every effort that has thus far been
made to meet 1t has proven a failure.
When the new Williamsburg bridge
was opened it was thought that the
crush at the Manhattan end of the
old Brooklyn bridge would be reliev-
ed, but 1t was not, and both bridges
are used to their capacity during the
rush hours.
It was thought that the subways
would relieve the congestion Of the
elevated and surface lines but, a.
though the subways carry half mil.
lion people daily, there Is no decrease
in the volume of business handled by
the elevated and surface railways. 1t
is even believed that the six tunnels
now in course Of construction under
the bed of the East river will be ul.-
able to handle the immense amount
of traffic, and although several new
bridges are contemplated it is ques
tionable if they will relieve the sit
uation.
| 1t is said that many eminent engi
neers believe the only solution of the
problem lies in making dry land OIL
the space now occupied by the East
river and the plan, although it con
Templates the greatest engineering
feat In history, is considered feasible
and may be an absolute necessity in
the course Of very few years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

the hills. 1t has its virtues. DeLong
dying in the snow was one. Gordon
going alone to the succor of outing
posts of civilization was another, but
the world Is better for them, it Bulls
temples to their memory sacred places
wherein We wrought and give thanks
that patience, heroism and high as
piration are still omnipotent in the
soul OF man. II Mr.. Jennings be am
bilious 1t Is to serve well and deserve
much. He posses qualities of head
and heart which command respect and
admiration not only at his home and
in his state, but in the great arena
of business which so severely tries
and tests all men. He has none of
the arts Of the demagcgue and to the
trickeries and httleness of politics he
Is an absolute stranger Should he
be a candidate for the office of gov.
ernor, he will appeal for support on
principle and the highest party expe.
diency, eschewing charlatanism and
personalities Should he be elected
he will give to the Office and it's du-
ties the enthusiasm of his nature, not
that tidal enthusiasm as conspicuous
in its ebb as In its flow, but that
steady. ardent, genial force before
which obstacles that might with stants
the fury of spasmodic assault
gradually but surely disappear.
Strong in his purpose. unydelding in
his convictions, vigorous in assault
and skilled An defense Mr. Ton nj os
commands the chivalry Of the knight
with tenderness of a woman. He con-
tributes to partasanship no malignity
burt Is tolerant Of differences. His
courtesy Is as sincere and cord al as
4. is plain and artless. He cultivates
no grace at the expense of his stu
cereity, nor stimulates a pleasure he
does net feel. He has no special def
erence for wealth or rank or station
but is as kind to the lowly who i'm.
p'ore his aid as to the proud who seel,
his counsel. We do not intend tc
draw invidious comparison, but we do
venture the opinion that no man in.
public life gives fairer promise of
eminent usefulness or can more just.
~ look to the recognition and reward
to which genuine merit Is ever en-
titled to aspire. He has done much
for the upbuilding OF Florida. He Is
public-spirited and patriotic. A man
OF unimpeachable character, of talent
of judgement and a good citizen with
a good record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29
The Banner Asks a
Pertinent Question.

The Ocala Banner wants to know
what matter of political nature It
Is proper for newspaper to publish
for pay, and in a bland innocence
born of half century Of experience
in the newspaper business, the
"Ocala Editor says:
The Tallahassee Sun says that the
information sent out by the Jackson
vile News Bureau about the drainage
OF the everglades was paid Tor ana
to that extent was a dehauchery OF
the press. This paper printed good
deal of the information sent out by
said bureau, burt received no pay for
any of the articles it printed. The ar
ticles were printed because they were
thought to be along correct lines and
the information they contained was
OF great value to the people OF the
state. But suppose, on the other
hand, they had been paid for and
were valuable all the same, would
the money have been tainted? We
should like to see this question set
tied. We want to print the informa,
tion because we think it is just such
information as the people ought to
have, and as our bank account Is nc
bigger than it ought to be we should
like to receive pay for the articles If
it Is the proper thing. But Ii it is wrong
We don't want 1t. But how are the PEG
! rle to know? Whether we receive pay
or not We will be suspected OF receiving
1t. But brushing that part OF the
question to one side. what we want to
Know, is it wrong to receive pay for
printed matter of this description?
| Without attempting to answer the
question as to a definite rule of right
and wrong in the matter-for certain
~ if the Ocala Banner does not know
the proper classification of the matter
referred to it would be presumptive
for any Of the rest of us to give advice
upon 1.-THE Journal would suggest
that where doubt exists, the Banner
can obviate all criticism and fulfill
every duty to its readers by simply
running line over the matter in
question and stating in plain language
that the article is furnished and paid
for by the Florida News Bureau.
That would settle the whole ques.
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

A woman who leads a very active
life has theory that the preservation
OF a good figure depends to some eI'
tent on the manner Of walking. Man!
people. she says, as they advance y
years allow themselves to walk heavily
and without elasticity, 30 that To
whole weight rests on the lower pan
OF the limbs at every step, the only ei'
feet Of exercise being WEAKNESS in th'
legs and feet, says the Chicago News:
Instead Of this the body should be held
erect and poised 90 as to have per
feet balance. In this way the muscles
are braced and strengthened through
out and the lungs must Of necessity be
well expanded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Governor Broward, of Florida
seems to find all the corners of his
people and rum against them" re-
marks the Birmingham Ledger. The
corners" have developed since the
governor started in to keep faith
with the people by redeeming tho
promises made during his campaign
but they don't seem to be worrying
him greatly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29
Florida Fish
Should Be Protected.

FLORIDA Is not the only state that
feels the need of good game and fish
laws properly enforced, as is evident
II. the following from the Richmond
Va, Dispatch:
Apparently the fishing season has
not been success this year, and we
trust that its comparative failure will
teach a much needed lesson. If So
its loss win not be wholly without its
benefit. The Embarrassed Deep of
Homer is by no means Ninexaustible,
and the present system of setting
pounds and nets far out from the
shore will Inevitably destroy the mi
gratory fish. Not only do these
pounds catch the large fish. but they
gather in thousands of bushels of
small fish upon which the larger ones
feed. There is but q short step be.
tween destroying the food supply and
destroying the species directly. vir.
ginia has enormous wealth in its fish
and oyste: industry, and there was a
time when sturgeon was so common
as to be almost a drug on the market
To-day they are a rarity. Even the
delicately favored spot" is increas.
ingly difficult to obtain, and the
"sheepshead," one of the best fish
that ever swan, is almost extinct. AT
the present rate of destruction these
fish will soon go to join the animals
OF a prehistoric age. Already the dia-
mond-back terrapin has become a lux
ury that Is possible only for the very
rich, and while it is yet possible tc
do CT "a 10 -
zens to take active measures to pre-
serve the great sources of wealth and
good food which could annually be
supplied by protecting our fish.
While conditions in Florida are not
SO bad as those described in the
above, they are nevertheless sufficient
ly serious to cav for the strict enforce
ment Of all existing laws for the pro-
lection of our fish industry and also
the enactment of such additional leg.
islation as may be necessary to pre-
serve for the benefit of future genera
tons one Of the states most prolific
sources Of wealth.
Most of the men who follow fishiny
for a living are usually adverse to
laws whose purpose it is to restrict
the taking OF fish. They look upon
these measures as the work of sports.
men who do not want to lose the
sport which good fishing provides and
who are usually at cross purposes
with the man who follows the occu.
patton for q living.
1t is true that sportsmen are inter
ested in the preservation of fish, but
as a matter of fact the man who de-
ponds on fishing for a living ought to
be more interested even than the
sportsman. When the fish supply is
exhausted the latter viii lose only his
pleasure, but the former will have
sacrificed his means Of existence as
we'll.
It Is quite likely that some of our
present laws for the protection of Dish
are inadequate and some are possibly
unjust, but the subject is one which
the next session of the Legislature may
very proftably look up.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

A Russian inventor has just perfect
ed a small flying machine which IL
said to be practicable He can find
ready sale Tor the device at Peter.
nof palace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

One question now prominently be-
fore the prDlic is will Tom Taggart
tsad?" If he has a chance to stack
the cards, to his entire satisfaction he
probably will.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

1t is now asserted that the Tobacco
Trust SELLS cigarettes in the south
cheaper than In the north. Can this
be another Republican scheme to bus.
up the Solid South?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Some more Filipinos have been paci.
fed. About $50 hit the grit for the
Happy Hunting Grounds during the
recent misunderstanding upon the
island of Leyte.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

If there Is anything in records, as
published by political enemies, Clark
Howell and Hoke Smith, contestants
for the Georgia gubernatorial nomina-
ton, should both be in the pen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

John Barleycorn never did play
consistent ball and never will" re-
marks the Birmingham Age-Herald.
He certainly plays a low game. al
though his high ball Is not so bad.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

The precocity of Boston children is
proverbial, but one Beantown young
ster has Just broken the record by an.
nexing two baby hons from the ZOO
logical Kindergarten. +.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Wonder If the members of the
Pensacola Board of Health hold their
noses when in those portions Of the city
where the balnly breezes Of the Mexic
Gulf are perfumed with the ordor OF
decaying fish from the fertilizer fac
tory on Rat Island?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

So far IS we have noted, the Ocala
Banner is the only apoligist which the
gambler chairman Of the nationa!
democratic committee possesses in
the whole state press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

When a skirt band keeps wearing out
and much strain is put on the band q
piece Of leather cut from an old glove
should be stitched down the back Of
the placket and to the inside Of the
waistband. This will keep it firm and
make a good foundation for sewing on
hooks and eyes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

The strong handed reform" which
has been inaugurlated in Russia will
probably be similar to the strong arm
work of thugs in American cities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

John Sharp Williams hopes to be
speaker of the next congress. It is
to be hoped that his constitution is
strong enough to sustain the shock
that Is In store for him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

There can be no possible objection
to Louis A. Gourdain incarcerating
himself in a private prison. In fact
the completion of the aforesaid prison
Is anxiously awaited.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Birmingham drummers are to be
converted into walking advertise
ments. A proposition Is under con-
sideration to use them as means
for distributing literature relative t.
the booming Alabama metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29
BED For the BABY.

A lady remarks that, old fashioned
though 1t may sound, there is no better
bed for baby than bag of clean oat
chan laid in the bascinet, which should
be emptied, aired and reflled once a
month. This, she says, Is cheap and
clean and sweet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

An Atkinson. Tenn, negress has
just given birth to six children. We
presume, of course, that Mr.. Roose-
welt was advised of the fact without
delay.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Talladega, Ala, gave Attorney Je.
rome hot roast 1t was at barbe.
cue, however.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Tom Watson can now say, with TIT
immortal Dave Hill, Il am Demo
GRAFT"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

The evidence In the Hartie case
should be run through a fumigatorl
before being dished out to the public. |
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-29

Maybe Grover will have something
to say when the fishing season is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-08
Rosenthal's Recital.

The appearance of Moriz Rosenthal yes
terday afternoon at the National Theater
drew large audience of music lovers and
those who were yet to hear the work of
this Titan of the piano forte. The recital
was at a rather unusual hour-3:3O o'clock
yet the well-flled house indicated the
great interest in this concert, which had
been postponed from date in November.
This pianist, SO marvellous as technician,
so satisfactory as to Interpretation and SO
wonderful in his virtuosty, held his audi
ence in rapt attention during his long and
difficult program, and at the conclusion of
each number was rewarded with tumul-
tuous applause.
His program included Beethoven's sonata
top. 1O9), four movements; Chopin's sonata
Top. $50, also four movements; Chopin
group, including the well-known Berceuse,
Deux Nouvelles Etudes, the ScherZo in B
fiat minor and a waltz arranged as study
in thirds by the player; Schubert Moment
Musicale, Henseltz Nocturne and two of
his own Observation-Disclosures and HUI
moreske and Fugato on themes by Strauss.
All these were played and some of them
repeated with an ease and grace that
seemed to rob them Of much of their diff
Guilty by the straightforward. honest way
in which he went about his work. He does
| not play for effect, except as the effect
comes out naturally in the interpreta-
ton of the selection, and curiously enough
| he seems to consider the applause as due
| as much to the character Of the selection
| as to the manner in which 1t was played
| The familiar waltz of Chopin. which he en-
| broidered as study in thirds. was received
| with great applause and had to be repeated
and the two last numbers Of his own were
| interesting because Of their contrast, the
| .Papillons" being dainty and ripping, and
| the "Humoreske" seeming to be rather a
! sly dig at Thalberg. List and others who
| are fond Of making 'transcriptions" OF
well -known airs. 1t was of tremendous diff
fhn o,,df Incl Cfn m or
encore. and he yielded, playing Paldini's
"Valse Poupe."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-08
STUDENTS AT DINNER.
Guests of Y. M. C. A. Club Of George
Washington University

To establish a more fraternal feeling
among the undergraduates of the George
Washington University the members of the
Y. NJ. c. A. branch of this institution gave
a banquet at the Y NJ. c. A. building 18th
and G streets northwest, Thursday night at
which more than seventy students were
present. The university branch of the Y
NJ. C. A. is newly formed. and, aside from
the banquets, is intended to establish a
closer relation among the students and to
boom the association. More than twenty
new members were enrolled last night and
1t was decided to make the banquet an an
nual affair.
The guests of honor were President c. w.
Needham of the university, Dean w. A.
Wilbur and Fred b. Smith, the evangelist
of the Y. NJ. c. A. Impressive and notable
addresses were made by each. President
Needham said that organizations of all
kinds are absolutely essential at the present
time, and an organization like the Y. NJ c.
A is necessary for the good of every col
lege. He said that he regretted the fact
that the thought of religion Is taken by
many college students as medicine but re-
ligious and moral education Is as impor-
tant in student life as anything else. II
hope" he said. that this association will
take firm grasp and spread rapidly and
successfully throughout the university. 1t
has my hearty support.
In his address Mr.. Smith said the great
cation. They all go hand In hand" he
said. "A college graduate commands a GER
tain prestige when he starts out in the
world. and has more at his command than
those who are not graduates Of great in
stitution of learning. but why don't you 60
the limit. and be still further qualified, and
command still more prestige, and be edu-
Gated in morals and religion. as well as
in arts sciences, law and mcdicine?' Speak
ing of the Importance of Y. NJ. c. A.
branch at university, Mr. Smith rema rked
that the head of one of Americas foremost
colleges said to him recently that he would
as soon have an astronomy department
without a glass as college without a Y.
NJ C. A.
Speeches were also made by Dean Wilbur
and w. c. Van Fleck, president of the uni.
versity branch of the Y. NJ c. A. Capt NJ
Magruder presided at the banquet as toast
master. and Ernest Eaton was chairman
of the dinner committee. to which much
credit was due for the success of the &C.
casion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-08
AN ADVANCE IN RATES
ALMOST PRoHIBITIvE PRICES
FOR TRANSPORTATION.
Bakeries Complain Because Of Adolf
ton of Special Schedule by South
ern Express Company. {.

The action of the Southern Express
Company in advancing the express rates
on bakery products shipped from this city
to the south, has stirred up veritable
hornets nest among the local baking com
panies. It was stated today that the In
creased rate Is almost prohfbitive. The
manager of the Boston Baking Company
when seen by a Star reporter this fore
noon said that up to recently the local bak-
ing concerns had been given a special rate
on breadstuffs shipped to southern points
by the express company. By recent action
of the express officials this special rate
had been discontinued and the bakers are
now compelled to pay the regular express
rates, minus 20 per cent.
He cited for instance, shipments made to
Roanoke, Va Heretofore the special rate
to this city was 20 cents per hundred. BY
the new order the rate has been increased
to the regular charge Of S.2o. less ~ per
cent. 1t was also stated that the baking
companies make but a very narrow proht
on the breadstuffs shipped away from the
city, when the matter of packing, ETC., IS
considered with the high price of flour.
A committee representing the Washington
baking companies recently held a confer
ence with the officials of the Southern Elk
press Company, with the view of having
the special rate restored, but the commit
teemen met with failure. The expressmen
stated that they were compelled to Abolish
the special rate owing to the pressure that
Is being brought to bear upon them by the
interstate commerce commission under the
provisions of the new rate law. Under this
pressure, they say, they are compelled to
show up all special rates that have hereto
fore been in effect, and they have been
informed that such special rates are now
illegal.
Affects Volume of Business.
Several bakers declared today that the
new order of things will seriously affect
the volume of shipments of breadstuffs to
the south and the surrounding country.
Manager Graves of the Havenner Baking
Company deplored the increase in the rate
charged for the shipment of 1.-The staff of
life" to southern points, as he said it would
mean a distinct and disastrous loss to the
baking interests of the District. He also
said the baking companies had taken the
matter up with the express company, but
had been unable to bring about restora-
ton of the old rate.
1t was the consensus of opinion of those
with whom a Star reporter talked that If
there Is one thing on which the lowest pos
sible rate of expressage should be charged,
that thing Is bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-08
VIEWED WITH SOME FAVOR.
Proposition to Have District Delegates
in the House.

. Representative Kline of Pennsylvania, a
member of the House District committee,
has talked with number of members of
the House about the bin he introduced sew
eral days ago to provide for the election of
two delegates from the District Of Columbia
to servo in the House. Mr.. Kline finds that
quite a number of members are inclined
to view his measure with favor, and hav-
ing received this encouragement he will
endeavor next Thursday to have the Dis
trict committee consider the bill with a
view to a favorable report.
Mr.. Kline said today that in his opinion
the move would be a good one, as the
House would then have the floor two
members charged with the duty of looking
after District Of Columbia matters and ex-
planning to the House this and that and
the other thing. Congress at one time did
not have much trouble in looking after Dis
trict matters, but the city is growing SO
rapidly in every way that he didn't think
it was now possible for any congressman.
without neglecting his work at home, to
keep fully informed and intelligently ad-
vised on all District Of Columbia affairs.