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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22
THE CLOTHES BRUSH.
Do Not Use II Indoors IL You Can Pos
stbly Avoid It.

Do Not Use 1t Indoors ff You Can Pos
sibly Avoid It.
The brushing Of dusty clothes in the
living rooms of the household Is oppos-
ed to cleanly sentiment, apart aitogeth-
er from the evil to health, which, as
the bacteriology Of dust distinctly In
dicates, might easily be caused by the
process. The Imagination does not re-
quire to be stretched very far to realize
that the clothes brush might be easily
responsible for the dissemination Of
disease. Dust Is rarely II ever free
from Heterogeneous, and among
them pathogenic entities have been
recognized. Dust is, In fact, an enemy
to the human race, q vehicle of dis
ease, and should everywhere Ind on
every occasion, however trffling, be
prevented as far as means can be en-
ployed to that end.
The clothes brush is a vigorous dust
producing agent, and since its applica-
ton rs indispensable 1t should be used
In manner as far as possible consist
ent with hygienic requirements.
Clothes, of course, must be brushed,
just as carpets must be beaten, but
both processes create a nuisance which
Is different not In kind, but only in de-
gree. Just, therefore, as there are
grounds reserved for the beating Of
carpets remote, as they should be,
from human habitation, so also ought
there to be In household conducted on
hygienic lines a special room relegated
to the brushing Of clothes.
The daily clothes have large capac-
ity and singular affinity for dust,
which may contain the seeds of a COM
mon cold or sore throat or even Of
blood poisoning and tetanus, 80 that
the suggestion that the clothes brush
should be handled in less indiscrimi-
nate way than is usually the case can
hardly be regarded as chimerical II
dust has been proved to be pathogenic
the scattering of 1t broadcast by means
Of the clothes brush must be a viola
ton Of hygienic principles.-Lancet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22
Another Complication
In the Canal Zone.

AS soon as one difficulty is over.
come the isthmus of Panama can he
depended upon to produce another
complication for canal officials to wur-
ry over. The latest story to emanate
from the isthmus Is to the effect that
perfect sanitation and cleanliness are
proving fatal to the West Indian ne.
groes employed on the big ditch and
in explanation Of this peculiar condi.
ton of Affairs, 1t is stated that the
negroes are mot accustomed to an
abundance OF fresh air, clearly and
we'll ventilated quarters and that they
have lived for So many generations IN
small huts where large families are
crowded into small rooms, tightly
closed to keep out the night air. that
they have developed lungs with
ctamped capacity which are especial.
ly susceptible to changes of tempera-
ture.
Yellow fever and other tropical fe-
vers have been practically banished
from the canal zone and millions have
been expended in an effort to get the
quarters of the workmen employed by
the canal commission in a condition
conducive TO health and happiness
but, it would seem, to no purpose. The
commission appears to be between
the devil and the deep sea in this in
stance. for 1t cannot abandon negro
labor entirely, negroes cannot live On
sanitary surroundings. and il the
surroundings are not sanitary the
lives of other canal employees will
be placed in jeopardy. How the
powers that be will solve this some
what complicated problem remains to-
be seen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

leaders. Several incipient revolutions
have broken out dn recent years all
Of which have been crushed with but
little difficulty. The present move
ment. however, seems to be much bet
ter organized than any former revol:
and It Is possible that serious oonse-
quences may follow an actual out
break
Advices from Mexico indicate that
powerful labor organisation has been
formed which is behind the movement,
the ultimate aim Of which is the over
throw Of the present government, and
it Is stated upon good authority that
the recent outbreak at Cananea, in
which q number Of Americans and
Mex1cans were killed, was only the
beginning Of the trouble, which may
spread throughout Mexico. Leaders
antagonistfc' to President Dtaz and his
policy Of friendllness toward the Unit
ed States have appealed to the lowest
class OF laborers, playing upon their
prejudices and representing to them
that the only way the country can be
saved from absorption by the United
States is to drive out the "gringos,'
and in consequence number of minor
attacks have been made upon citizens
OF the United States in various places
throughout the republic.
Notices have been posted in many
OF the interior towns OF the republic
warning Americans to leave Mexico
by September and threats have been
made to summarily deal with any citi-
zens of this country who are found in
Mexico after that time. This. of il.
self, is sufficient to indicate that seri-
Gus trouble Is brewing, but in the
absence Of an actual outbreak which
endangers the lives or property of
American citizens the government of
the united States is powerless to act.
II the threats that have been made
against Americans are carried oi,t it
Is more than probable that the Unit.
ed States will find 1t necessary to take
hand in the trouble, possibly diplo.
maucally and possibly by force of
arms.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22
One Result of Fight
Against Ice Combine.

Not the least Of the many interest
ing revelations concerning the opera
lions Of the Jacksonville Ice Trust,
brought out at the recent trial, was
the fact that the manufacturers sold
their product TO the subsidiary com
: pany which delivered he ice to con-
,sumers for $3.50 per ton, or Is cents
sper 100 pounds. Another interesting
thing in connection with the proceed
Aings aginst the combine Is the fact
that, since&the ice men we're acquitted,
they have voluntarily Cd DECIDED to
sSell ice to all corners at the factory
and not grant q monopoly to the ice
delivery company. In consequence Of
this It il highly probable that Jack
sonville Zee consumers viii be served
at q considerably less price than that
charged heretofore, for, as ice will be
cold at the factory platforms to all
.alike, anyone who so desires may enter
into competition with the delivery
company in the4 sale of ice to consum-
; ers.
Conditions in Pensacola are practi-
cally the same as those in Jackson
vile, especially in regard to the ice
delivery system. The product of the
local factories Is sold to a company
formed expressly for delivery pur-
poses, and by that company delivered
to consumers who are mulcted to the
tune of 40 cents per 100 pounds. In
other words, II the manufacturers sell
to the delivery company on the same
basis as obtained in Jacksonville the
delivery company realizes a profit of
q cents per 100 pounds for delivery
alone.
With these figures in mind it Is easy
to see how New Orleans ice men can
deliver ice to residences at 25 cents
per 100 pounds and sell it to regular
customers at the platforms Of the fac
tories for 10 cents per 100 pounds,
and still realize what an ordinary bus
tness man would consider an unusual
1y good profit.
Ice companies undoubtedly have
the right to sell their product to all
ice delivery company If they SO de.
sire, but it Is extremely doubtful if
they have right to stifie competition
and restrain trade by combining their
sales solely to the one concern. If the
ice delivery company can get ice at
the factories for 10 cents per 100
pounds the same price should apply to
all corners.
1t is not even probable that the
Jacksonville combine was actuated by
any philanthropic motives when it de-.
cided to sell to all corners at the same
price, and If the Pensacola outfit de-
cides to do likewise 1t will be purely
from selfish motives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22
Severe Punishment
For Pistol Toters.

The only way that pistol tottng can
be abolished Is by making the penalty
for the ofEense az severe as possible
and strictly enforcing 1t, no matter
who the offender. Some time since
Judge e. d. Beggs, of the EscambiA
County Criminal Court began to i'm
pose a Jail sentence OF 80 days on
every offender. IN addition to the regu.
latton fine Of 500. and that this
plan Of dealing with class Of Grim
mails who are a menace TO the COM
mnaty is good one Is attested By
several complimentary notices On DIFF
ferent newspapers with re0erence to
it. The Jacksonville Metropolis Of
recent date had the following to
say ON the subject:
Judge T. D. Bes0s. OF the Criminal
Court Of Escambia County Pensacola
is tired or having 50 many pistol tot
ers 10 deal with Fines imposed are
generally paid, and this punishment
does not decrease the crime. The
judge has therefore made public
the fact that no matter who hey
are or what may be their standing,
those in future convicted of carrying
concealed weapons in his court will
serve three months at hard labor ON
the chaingang. Il intend to do what
can TO break up this vicious prac-
tce, said the Judge on "Wednesday,
"and in future all convicted of the
charge in my court will be sentenced
to serve three months at hard labor,
and in addition thereto pay fine of
800 and costs. This will be the mimi
mum sentence"
This is what Is called by some dras-
nc law, but 1t Is good law in Flor
ida. Many men who cannot wear de-
cent clothes or get enough to eat can
buy q pistol and carry it in their
pockets. Some, perhaps. have an idea
that to be armed gives them the repu-
taton of being courageous, but gen.
Grady they are towards who shoot
and ruin, and then boast of shooting
and being shot at as if 1t were credit
able TO their manhood
Many good, lawabbding citizens
have been Shot down like dogs by ruff.
fans or tramps. simply because the
-iatter Ead pistols in their pockets. The
sladn tssgeneraIly man OF usefulness,
while the s4ayer is worthless.
AT any time, day or evening, gangs
OF hoafers In Jacksonville can be
seen standing at the windows of
pawn shops, viewing the deadly
weapons displayed there, as if they
would buy one if they could, or
steal one # they had the chance, and
carry 1t about with them. Some of
these loafers will pay $3.50 for a re-
volver when they are practically bare
footed.
Judge Beggs is right to make no
distinction i'm sentencing those guilty
OF crime. Let the other judges follow
suit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

After making a thorough examination
Of the Panama canal zone the presi-
dent will return on the same warship.
He will be absent about three weeks
and will reach Washington shortly be-
fore congress convenes. He will give
that body the benefit Of bis experience
70 his next annual message.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

Il Is now alleged that the Car il a
Spiritualist. He must be crazy. No
one OF right mind who occupied his
position would care to come back after
death and look the scene over.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

1t begins to look at though Secre-
tary Root had carried his presidential
boomlet to South America with him.
At any rate 1t Is not in evidence in this
country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

John Sharp Williams believes that
President Roosevelt is figuring ON be-
ing a candidate for reelection in 1908
II MIR. Roosevelt should aspire to a
third term his defeat ought to be
easy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

The Atlanta Journal says that "Hoke
Smith is marching through Georgia
just like Julius Caesar" Maybe it
was Caesar after all. but we were
under the impression that Sherman
did the marching.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

Wonder who will supply the girls
with candy while General Gilchrist is
following Mr.. Bryan's footsteps?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

1t Is rumored that Germany and
Austria have agreed to support the
Russian emperor. Another hold up.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

A coup d'etat against the Russian
parliament is expected. Next thing
we expect to hear of is real French
duel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

The bathing suit dance has passed
into history. Harry Lehr should now
try night dress and pajama ball upon
the denizens of Newport.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22
SAID OF PENSACOLA
AND PENSACOLIANS
Broward-Beard Debate.

BroWard-Beard Debate.
IA joint debate has been arranged
between Governor Broward and Hon.
John Beard, which will take place n
Pensacola in the near, future on a date
yet to be named. Evergfade drainage
is the subject to be discussed, the
governor, OF course, taking the afir-
NATIVE while Mr.. Beard will discuss
1t from the negative side. Perhaps
when the debate is concluded and the
points made by each are published
some Of us will be better informed on
the subject than We are now.-Mad,-
son Enterprise.
Hustiing Pensacola.
Pensacola is receiving car loads Of
Ice from Jacksonville, rendered nec-
essary by the fact Of the unprecedent-
ed demand of its fishing feet and in
ability of home concerns to furnish
the frozen water. But the good old
deep water town is on such a hustle
that we'll all get "winded'' in trying
to keep up with her.-Lake City In
dex.
jacksonville FIoridian.
The thousands of friends in Florida
of Judge George s. Hallmark are
grieved TO hear Of his death that &C.
Cured in Pensacola this week. Judge
Hallmark was indeed a most lovable
character. He was always charming
company and his friends will mise
him.
Inspection Of Meats,
The Pensacola board Of health rec
the city council to appoint
two meat inspectors, both practical
and experienced men, to inspect the
cold storage plants and butcher shops
OF that city. The alleged discovery of
spoiled meat on several occasions,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

1t seems to be up to Col. du Patty de
Clam to gracefully efface himself from
the earth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-22

As usual those frozen Georgia
peaches are beginning to glut the
market
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
H. 0 B. BEER COTTON LETTER.
By Private Wire to (. G. AbercrOmble
 & Co.,, 32 Commerce St.

By Private Wire to C. c. AbercrOmble
 & Co.,, 32 Commerce St.
 New Orleans, Dec 29.--The close of
 the calendar year finds the cotton mar
 ket as steady as ever, notwithstanding movement to market being the heaviest
 on record and prospects being for
 large crop, over 1S,o00,000 bales. That
 there has been a revolution in the
 manner of marketing the crop is silent
 ly testified to by the independent atti-
 tude of the Southern farmer, for while
 arrivals at the ports have been on
 colossal scale, the cotton has not been
 parted with except at remunerative
 prices, at about 10 cents, basis of mid ding, in the interior, and as for cot tons of good color and staple, such
 large premiums have been secured as were never obtained before. The steadinss of the market, however, is probably due principally to the general belief that the year. s production will not be any larger than the season consumption, say about 12,500,000 bales | and, also, by the fear entertained that the boil weeviI. which, although cover | ing a larger territory than ever before
 in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and h. dian Territory, did less damage this year than expected, probably on ac- count of favorable climatic conditions. might in the future become more de- structive than ever, in a measure would offset the increase in acreage to come
 of prevailing high prices and the con- ! stantly growing demand for cotton and cotton goods by the world.
 This far this season, the principal ] cotton producing countries of the
 world, figuring Egyptian cantars and l the Indies, weights at 800 pounds per | bale, have marketed as follows to date: United States, 7,865,000. against G.
 9S2, 900 last year; Egyptv 90S,000 against | 719,000; India, 47S,O0d, against 5l3,0OO; l Total, 9,251. .OOO. against 8,214,00O.
 Of the above, there remains in the visible suply of the world 5,174,000 a0ainst b 202 mo year and
 as there was a surplus at opening of
 the season of 1.S0s, 900 against 2,558,000 ! a year ago mill takings. by the world ! of all kinds have been 5,8S5,000, against 5465 ,O0O to this date last year. showing the demand to be general and for cot | tons of all descriptions. The Old World, however, tha tis. India and Egypt with It's 22,O00,000 acres in cot ton against 3O.0O0,O00 in the United States has been unable thus far to pro- vide more than 4.00O.0 900 bales, owing to the small production of lint per acre.
 Therefore, it is the South alone that IS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30


 New York, Dee. 29.-The Financier says this week;
 York Associated Banks last week was quite as favorable so far as increases in cash and surplus reserve were concern greater than that which was generally estimated. on the basis of the traceable movement of money during the week. This discrepancy, however, due to un- of funds from the South and the South west. The disappointing feature of the return was the increase in loans where as an important decrease was looked for as the result of the weeks lQui- dation on the, stock exchange, The in- posits were augmented by S9,652, 800, which amount closely agrees with the sum of the gain in cash and the in- crease in loans. so that the sentiment made good proof The required re- deposits increased S2.41S.075. deducting which from the cash gain left $2.0SS,- 325 as the increase in surplus reserve to S5.S69.225. Computed upon the basis of deposits. less those Of-s6.529. 900 public funds, the surplus Is s9.501, ,475. Loans were expanded $5.7ss.700: this may be due to temporary loaninR of funds de- posted preparatory to the distribution of January dividends and interest which loaning was in excess of cancel lations of loans resulting from stock liquidation. The daily average of bank clenrings during the week was $344, 000.- 900 against $403. 100000 in the previous week; eiearings on Saturday, reflecting Fridays business were $3S1.694247, Comparisons of loans by individual banks show that eight institutions ex- Seven banks gained four millions net cash
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
THE STOCK MARKET
OF LIQUIDATION HAD
 DISQUfETTNG EFFECT.
Disturbing Influence of Heavy Decline of Number o2 IInportaBt Stocks Caused Rum0rm of Exchange
 Financial DtHleuifien.

New York, Dec. 29--There was a re- sumption of liquidation in the stock market today which had a disquieting more so, as superficiai conditions offer ed no explanation. Its source also was somewhat mysterious. The dtsturbing influence of the heavy declines of a number of important stocks was seen in the reappearance of rumors about the stock exchange of financial dffacu1- ties. The pressure centered on the Hill stocks, St. Paul and Reading, but show ed a growing tendency to spread to yer declines already made in those stocks carry as e necessary conse- quence, heavy speculative losses Tn some quarters. and 1t was unavoia- current apprehensions. The dfsap- pointing effect on the prices of the stocks of the new issues or 4feat Northern preferred. Northern Raclnc auence to the speculative situation. Prices of the subscription rights also continue to decline. The acton .0t Reading also was evidence oL III .,a holdings of the stock on margin. NO ioans are made at the stock exchange on Saturday. so that the money situA- tion Is of sympathetic influence. ~ is generally agreed, conditions in the money market show distinct improve ment The hank statement showed all of the expected gain in cash and more The loan expansion in the face or the weeks of the stock market liquidation would be more puzzling in ordinary Cir cun1stances. but the complications or the preparations for the year end set dement's are easily allowable for ex- planation.
 The time money market shows a Iss- Eened pressure for accommodatfon. l. Large arrivals of South African gold in England promised assistance for that market in the year end strain ana discounts in London were easier again. With the exception of home buying to cover shorts in the late dealings the lioutdation was continued up to the closing of the market. Total saies or bonds par value $1,S26.00o.
 
 NEw YORK CLOSING STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
HAYWARD. WICK q CLARK's COTTON
 LETTER.
By Private Wire to Walter COtter < Com
 pany. g Commerce St.

By Private Wire to Walter COtter < Com
 pany, 32 Commerce St.
 New Orleans, Dec. 29-Circumsnltances considered the behavior of the different markets at present Is perfectly logical With the weight of January in New York at least for the time being. that option is moving closer to later positions and the general tendency is towards closer approach to oth- CT markets and more normal parties Ltv- erpool and New Orleans therefore quite fill the bill by remaining steady
 Futures in Liverpool closed two to three points higher, spot prices are 10 points up. total sales 1000. Opening trades here were were no fluctuations of moment during the entire half of the session. trading without special features little uneasiness followed h the last hour on the easier closing in was, buIlish as expected, showing large rate of spinners takings for the few business days which it covers There is demand for for middllng, common staple. rather neglected and outlay much larger. Business is some what checked by the difficulty of moving cotton owing to the blocked up condition of wharves in these holiday times. Of the holidays with the resumption of business next Wednesday. the ginners' report to be publish ed on January sth is liable 10 become the principal point for consideration and trad ing This eerSus will give the amount of bales sinned to January 1st, which number same date last year There are no com parisonE available with years other than last. Opinions differ as to the possible fig ures shown vary greatly that we cannot say yet what represents the popular expect ation.
 All we can say Is that this report will carry with it for many the final decision as to crop size and that for this reason 1t is very important. If ginnings are small and support the contention that che crop Is great imeDetus; if large. say i1.S00.o0o or over. Consequences would be reversed.
 4luiS vsyTTsr sIGs f,oTTup E cO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
NEW ORLEANs sPtoT COTTON.
pALY COTTON MARKET.
Port Movement,

caIveston-Quiet, 1OAc; net receipts IT, 31s; gross receipts 12,315; sakss $50; stock 3634; shipments to Great Britain S.5S1 10 continent 2.s22. q New orldans-Basy. 10 3-16o; net receipts 1g sss; gross receipts 16,s63; sales 6,200; stack 393, ,703; shipments to Great Britain 14.300: to France 1,00a; to continent 9.O9S; eoastwise ?,654.
 gross receipts L103; sales 50; stock 7lOS7; shipments coastwise 202.
 Savannah. ~-Steady, SAc1 net receipts T. 1sA; gross receipts 7,l94; sales 1.27O: stock lsl, 25s; shipments to France 3.267: to con tinent 5.592
 'ChariestoR-Firm, 9%e; net receipts 172: gross receipts 172: stock 1S.7SS: shipmen's Whining gton-steady. 9&c; net receipts L. 224; gross receipts 1.224: stock 11.66s; ship raents to Great Britain 10.sS7. .-~-.
 NorfoHk-Steady. IOAc; net receipts 26SS gross receipts 2,6SS; sales S69; stock b24T4; shipments eoastwtse 2,222.
 Baltinlore-Nominal, 10 hc: stock 6,74S New York-Steady, 10. .65; net receipts 339; gross receipts 5,4S5: sales s3; stock 153,S4j: shiprnents to continent 632.
 Boston-zSteady 10. .65; net receints 566 gross receipts 1.1Sl.
 PhiladeIRhia-Q1iet. 30; net receipts 50; gross receipts 100; stock 6.350; ship rnents to continent 100
 Jacksonville-Net receipts 242 gross re- ceipts 242; shipments coastwise 242.
 MisceliRneous-Net receipts 104; gross re- eeipts 104
 Total Movement.
 Total today. at all ports. net 42, 56s; ship- ments to Great Britain 65.76s; to France