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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
WANT COUNTY
DADE DIVIDED
Concerted Movement to Ask
Legislature to Create a
New County.

A recent issue of The West Palm
Beach Tropical Sun contained the fol-
flowing:
1t has long been realized by the
property owners of the northern half
of Dade county that it would De desir-
able to have the county divided, and a
movement toward that end has been
agitated for some time, which focused
in a meeting held in West RAIN Beach
last Friday night, meeting at which
was represented every faction and
every political party of the county,
which conclusiVely demonstrated the
unanimous sentiment of the people of
this section.
At that meeting facts, and indisput-
able figures were presented that form
ed basis of argument favorable to a
division of the county that will enlist
the support of every individual prop
erty owner and taxpayer living north
of New river In brief, it is a univers-
al property owners movement, which
is prompted by the desire for a more
equal and business-like distribution,
where it belongs, of the tax funds that
are raised in this end of the county.
The meeting was unanimous to a
man, and the names affixed to the
notice published elsewhere in this
paper will be conclusive evidence to
the most sceptical that the move
ment is unfactional and non-partisan.
Under the administration of a new
ing all debts and liabilities for which
| it would be responsible, there would
be remaining ample funds, on the
present basis of valuation and tax
millage, to build the much needed
highways north and west, and to keep
such new highways and the present
roads in suitable repair, without in
creasing the taxes.
Later on there will be published a
statement showing in detail the man.
ner in which the county funds have
been expended, and in what unequal
proportion; also an outline of how,
with the same valuation, and same tax
millage, a new county can be admin
istered to the financial advantage of
all, that in a few years the millage
can be substantially reduced as has
been the case in West Palm Beach
from q to Is mills.
This county division movement has
the good will and interest of the same
men that have been mainly instrr-
mental in making West Palm Beach
the town with the lowest tax millage,
the most orderly and law-abiding, the
best severed, and with the lowest
cleanest streets of the whole East
Coast, and that their efforts will be
crowned with success is a foregone
conclusion, for if ever claim had
just motive, and a unanimous backing
it is this proposed division of Dade
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

Dorothy, are on visit to Mrs. Wrig-
ley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs N Colver.
Mr.. Ed. Burke, of Montgomery, Ala,
spent a few days last week with his
relatives, Mr.. Landrum and family.
Mrs. and Miss Selden and Mrs. and
Miss Millar, of Escambia, Mich, are
among our latest visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kerr Ames, of
Birmingham, Ala, are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Tharpe.
Mrs and Miss Beale, who have been
here since November, returned to Chi
cago Sunday, owing to the severe i'll
ness of Miss Beale
Mrs. Chipley and little daughter,
Margaret, have gone on a visit to
Birmingham, Ala.
Word was received by Mr.. Bruce
that their daughter, Mrs. Alternately,
nee Miss Clara Bruce, was the mother
of fine boy.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
North Methodist church, had a dime
valentine social Thursday, at the
home of Mrs. A. L. Beach.
The ladies of the Baptist. church
gave mystery luncheon at the Brown
House Tuesday evening.
Friday, the 22nd., will be the open
ing night of the chautauqua and the
next day will be the first of the
famous chautauqua excursions A
good program has been arranged.
Last Monday there was an alarm OF
fire, and the roof of Mr.. L. H. Cav
thon's house on Live Oak Avenue was
seen to be burning. The flames were
extinguished however. before the fire
department reached the place.
Friday night an entertainment was
given at the auditorium under the d.
rectiOn of Mrs. W. J. McPhail, for the
benefit of the Junior Christian En-
deavor Society of the Presbyterian
church, which is raising money to
help improve the church property. A
fair-sized audience was present and
enjoyed the solos, trios. quartettes,
readings, drills and pantomines, and
the society made a neat little sum OF
money.
Wednesday night, Feb. 18th, at the
home of Mrs. Louise McKinnon on
Orange street, took place the wedding
of Miss Bell Ann McKinnon and Mr..
John B. Howell The rooms were
very prettily decorated, and the
bride looked very sweet in her white
dress and veil, and carrying a bea1u-
full bouquet of white roses. To the
strains of the wedding march, played
by Mrs Geo. F. Carsen, the attendants,
Misses Jeanette McKinnon, jeanette
Campbell, Dora Wilks and Messrs- L.
L. McKinnon, Walker Howell and
Johnny Kennedy. came in, followed
by the bridal couple and the ceremony
was performed by the Rev. John Stan
ley Thomas. The guests numbered
about forty and were served with ele-
CANT refreshments, while the many
presents spoke for the popularity OF
the young couple They will make
their home in Eucheeanna-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
Key West and
The Deep Water CitV.

The Key West Citizen recently con-
tanned a lengthy editorial whose pur-
pose was to take from Pensacola her
long held and recognized distinction
as The Deep Water City of the
Gulf, and to put Key West in the same
class with Pensacola as 10 safe, COM
modious, and deep water harbors.
Since then the following mas been con-
tributed on the subject by the papers
named:
For some time the papers of Tampa
and Pensacola have been Dragging about
their harbors, each place insisting 1t
had the best Then came Editor Waiter
w. Thompson of the Key West Citizen,
who deemed that important city and har-
Dor sighted and protested that both
Tampa and Pensacola editors We're mis-
taken. for Of the three harbors Key West
had the best and could easily prove II
If Editor Mayes, OF the Pensacola Journal,
would only come down and take a look
at that magnificent body of water The
Star would respectfully suggest that the
brilliant editor of The Pensacola Journal
attend the press excursion TO Key West
and try conclusions with Editor ThOmp
Son.-Ocaia Star.
Why not settle it this way: Let Tampa
be the Queen City of the Gulf Pensa-
cola the Deep Water City" and hey
West the BEST Harbor and Most Roomy
on the Atlantic and Gulf Then they'd
all have what they are contending for
Lake City Index
We are willing, Brother Appleyard, to
let Wallace Stovall wear his crown and
lord il over the gulf from his throne and
We have no objections to Frank Mayes
having "a deep water city" it was the
definite article the that we objected to-
We are waiting now to hear from The
Journal to know if they still dispute our
claims. We have mass of testimony
back here that we can submit II il is
necessary to prove our right to the title
of 1.-The deep water city-'-Key West
Citizen.
We would not for the world dispar-
age the advantages of Key Vests an
chorage grounds, but inasmuch as
Pensacola has so long maintained her
supremacy as The Deep Water City,
and is still so recognized We must in
sist that the burden of proof is on
Key West. We must also insist that
until Editor Thompson produces his
| figures or makes public his 'massi of
testimony" the subject is really not
properly open for discussion.
The belt belongs to Pensacola; let
him take it who can. We are here
to defend the title and maintain the
claim. Bring on your figures and
your testimony We can't have too
many good harbors in Florida and if
Key West is equal to or better than
Pensacola in all that goes to make a
great deep water port, the world is
entitled to know it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
DeFUNIAK.

DeFuniaK Springs, Feb. 19.-Miss
Emma Campbell has been on a visit
TO friends at Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs Mccall and daughter,
Miss GUssie, were in Pensacola for
MaTdi Gras
Miss Christian McKinnon is on an
extended visit 10 Crestview.
Mr. and Mrs H Fl. Dreyer. Howard
Cawthon and Joe Barber were among
the visitors 10 New Orleans for Mardi
GraS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moultrie, of Georgia,
are visitors to our town.
Mrs Wrigley and daughter, Miss
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
Albert GiIchriSt:


A great many nice things have come
from the Florida state press in refer
ence to General Albert Gilchrist and
his investments in other parts. But
those who know Albert Gilchrist
will never believe he intends to desert
the Alma Mater" who still regards
him as one of the largest specimens
of genuine manhood she has reared in
the past century.
We will probably oppose him in his
candidacy for governor of Florida; but
it is due him to say that no corrupt or
dishonest act has ever lessened the
high appreciation in which he is held
by those who really know him
Our own estimate of the man is
embodied in the statement that If he
was possessed of one tenth of one per
cent of the wealth of either Mr..
Rockefeller or Mr. Carnegie, that he
would make them look (both individ-
uaIly and collectively. like that pro-
verbal thirty cents
He truly possesses the requisite tim
Der to make a big man. He has the
mind and the morals. And such men
sooner or later-are bound to come
to the front in the political arena of
a good state like FlOrida.-JacksOn-
vile Floridian.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

looking the work of filling and drain
ing this hole and from the manner
of the work as It appeared to me 1t
can be permanently repaired and no
longer be an eye-sore and dread to
those who drive over il.
Gentlemen of the Board Of Public
Works, can you not see your way
clear to continue the improvement OF
West Belmont street from Barcelona
to st. Johns cemetery? This is one
of the most travelled streets; all
funerals to this large cemetery must
the travellers from the western part
OF our county make use Of 1t. 1t has
never been properly graded, although
it is one of the broadcast streets we
have; part of It is filed In, so narrow
that two buggies can hardly pass;
you cannot drive over it faster than
a walk without running the danger or
breaking your springs
Gentlemen, from the northwest cor
ner Of Stoddart's place for short dis
lance to the Pearl Eagan Home is
sandy street and a horse can hardly
pull. Can you make this hard road
so people can get over it without drag
ging through the sand? And while I
am at it may ask you If, during the
laying of our sewers, there are not
a great many joints of pipe con-
demned, and could not these possibly
be bought at a greatly reduced price!
Could these not be used proftably FOR
drains on our street crossings When
properly laid and protected they viii
not cost any more than our present
wooden crossings and would not I'll
up so readily as all wooden crossings
are more or less open and sand soon
makes the work useless.
Also you, Mr.. City Marshal, pass
over the sidewalk from DeVillier
street west on Belmont to st. John'z
cemetery-huldreds of ladies and chill
dren pass over this daily-and il you
don't find a great many pieces OF side
walk unfit and dangerous to life and
limb 1 am not close observer.
JACOB kruger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
BRICKLAYERS
HELD MEETING
And Gave Notice To Contractors That
They Must Employ Brick
layer Foremen.

A meeting Of the Bricklayers Union
was held last night, when the matter
of employment of foremen by con-
tractors was discussed at some length
and resulted in notice being given to
contractors employing foremen that
where more than two bricklayers are
employed by a contractor a bracA-
layer-foreman must also be employed.
This notice was given to the con-
tractors to become effective March
20, one month from today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
STILL MISSING
ARE SUAREz
AND WARD
Both Were Seen Saturday in
Mobile, But It is Said,
They Have Left.

Officers W. c. Ward and George
Suarez, against whom informations
were filed in the Criminal Court Mon.
day charging them with keeping
places for the purpose of gambling,
are still missing from the city, and
nothing as TO their whereabouts is
known except that both were seen in
Mobile Saturday, and it is stated that
both have left that place.
There were but few developments
in the case yesterday. Police Officer
Rumsey Ward, son of Officer w. C.
Ward, failed to report for duty yes
terday morning at the police station,
and the chief and other officers had
received no word from him. He was
on duty Monday and received his
check Monday night covering his
work for the first fifteen days of Feb
ruary. 1t was stated by parties who
were in Mobile yesterday that he was
seen there
Long in Shady, Fla.
James L.. Long, against whom an
information charging the same offense
was also filed, is said to be in Shady,
Fla, where he was called Sunday
night by the illness of his baby. 1t
was stated that he will return here.
This information came from his
brother, ]. E. Long, who stated yes
terday that James L. Long was not
connected with the place in any capac-
ity, and knew nothing of the matter.
He received telegram Sunday, ac-
cording to Mr.. Long, calling him to
the bedside of his child, and he took
the first train from the city.
Kelly Surrendered.
H. H. Kelly, the only one of the
four against whom informations were
filed who could be found in the city,
was not searched for by officers, but
when he learned that charges had
been filed against him went to the
officers and voluntarily surrendered
himself and was placed in Jail. He
was informed in the forenoon that the
solicitor had filed charges against
him, and proceeded Immediately 10
the officers and delivered himself into
their custody He has not yet Sc
cured the required bond of $1,000. and
is held until parties come forward
and furnish surety in the required
amount.
Bonds Increased.
James Goldstrucker, -colored, owner
of a number of public hacks about the
city, and Charles Ball, also colored,
who were arrested few days since
upon the charge of keeping places for
the purpose of gambling, and who
were released on bond amounting to
$500, were again taken into custody
yesterday and placed in jail. This
was on account of their bonds being
increased from $500 to 81, 500. Neither
of the men were able to give the re-
quired surety and are held
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

Andrew d. White, former president OF
the General Education Board lacks edu-
cation. He thinks that most of the Rookie
Teller gift should come to the south
whose institutions have not developed
as rapidly as those of the north" Yves
leyan Female College at Macon, Ca. may
not be as stylish as Vassar or Wellesley
but il was born when New England
taught in the little red school house on
the HILL If the south has advanced
abreast of the world in anything, il has
been In the matter Of education. In fact
1t is little in advance of other sections
Mr. White does not know his lesson
Miami Metropolis.
And while you are speaking of the
splendid female colleges it might not
be well to overlook the college at Tai.
lshassee. which was organized over
fifty years ago, and as a female college
ranks second to none in the south.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
GOVERNMENT OF
FRANCE ENDORSED
Chamber of Deputies Takes Action
Regarding Church and State
Affair,
By Associated Press

Paris, Feb. 19.-By a majority OF
three hundred and fifty-one the cham
Der of deputies to-day not only ex.
pressed confidence in the government
and authorized it to conclude negotia-
tons for leasing the churches to
Parish priests, but Endorsed. with
storms of applause, :. remarkable
speech by NJ. BRAND, minister of edu-
cation, in which the extreme left was
openly rebuked for an intolerant
spirit. He declared it unworthy OF
republicans or even free thinkers not
to respect the faith of millions of
their fellow countrymen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

Senator Bacon, of Georgia, is en-
deavoring to have the administration
make an estimate on the cost of the
Philippines to this government, from
the time of the signing of the Paris
peace treaty, but the administration
is not over anxious to furnish it.
Frank Clark should get busy on this
proposition, and help the Georgia sem
ator secure these figures. as they will
no doubt prove interesting 10 the
country. and might have bearing on
the bill of the Florida man in the
house providing for the sale of the
islands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

The governor OF Alabama has just
signed a bill increasing the salaries of
justices of the supreme court of that
state. What pity it is that salaries
Of the judges in this state cannot be
changed by Legislative enactment, in
stead of having to go through the red
tape of having constitutional amend
ment proposed, and ratified by the
people. Our constitution seems to be
a white elephant on our hands just
now.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

There is talk of the president entering
the senate from New York in 1909. If
he should do so he would probably team
with LaFOllette. and the spectacle would
justify the gods in beSpeaking front seats
at the box Office long in advance.-Tampa
Times.
The country would be in safer hands
if there were more men in the United
States senate of the Lafollette type.
and the chances are there will be very
few protests entered against Roose-
velt going TO the senate, outside of
New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

A prominent minister out in Kan
sas-the home of Carrie Nation-has
gone on record as favoring the publ
cation of all the details in the Thaw
case, and says that by reading it the
public will become acquainted with
the awful condition of social affairs
In New York and other cities, a state
Of affairs many people did not realize
was possible among civilized people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

II Rockefeller continues to make
thirty million dolfar donations,
CUR poor friend Day, of millionaire
phobia fame, is liable to come up
short when Rcckefealer's will is read.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

Notwithstanding the reports TO the
effect that lawyer Defmas had been
sidetracked as chief counsel for
Thaw, he appeared yesterday morning
In his usual place, and gave few ad'
ditional pointers during the day to the
Learned district attorney"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
VOX POPULI.
WHERE STREET WORK
Is GREATLY NEEDED

Editor Pensacola Journal:
On driving to St Johns cemetery
I found place on West Belmont,
from B street east, where, for many
years, a depression has been, and
during wet weather mudhole almost
impossible
MI. Hutchinson, our newly ap-
pointed street superintendent, over
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

There is much truth In what John
Sharpe Williams said in the house of
representatives at Washington a few
days ago when, in discussing the i'm
migration bill, he made this state
ment; Every woe which this country
has suffered has resulted from the
landing of the first slave ship al
Jamestown
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
Ellis is Busy.

EIIIS IS Busy
In Justifying the Internal Improve
ment Board for large expenditures in
special attorneys fees the Madison
Recorder makes the point that the al
torney-general has more than he can
attend to-" We are inclined to be-
Iieve the point is well taken. The
encouragement had twins born to his
household last week-Starke Tele-
graph.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

The president of the Washington
Life Insurance Company is said to be
slated for the presidency of the Sea
board Air Line. 1t is to be hoped
this road will succeed in getting some
one that will stay with them while.
In the past few years one president
has died, one resigned, and one got
resigned
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
BUSINESS MAN
ASSASSINATEI
BY Associated Press.

ValdDsta, Ga, Feb 19-W. p.
Lanor. a prominent business man, was
assassinated this morning by some
person unknown, while going from his
home to the railroad station.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

In New York the al1-absorbing in
terest is in the Thaw trial; in Wash
ington the Brownsville investigation
holds the boards; in California they
are still discussing the Japanese ques-
lion. and over in Madrid they are
making baby clothes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
Jeff. Browne on Devils island

Jeff. Browne on Devils Island"
The return of the Hon jefferson
B. Browne TO Key West, is regarded
by some politicians as another Captain
Dreyfus affair. They say that JEFF
may not be forced to live in exile on
that even a Key West Kontz" may
hope to merge from his shell and
bask in the sunshine of His Excel
lency, the governor of Florida. y
Jacksonville Floridian.
lency, the governor of Florida"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

The question of change of names
seems to be worrying several of our
contemporaries. Some of them are
kicking because 1t takes two breaths
TO say west Palm Beach Sun,
while the Jasper News wants the
Times-Union to drop off the by
phenated Union, and simply be
known as the Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

Don't Ask Us to Think.
With what rapacioUs greed do the
railroads seek to pillage the state
Have they not already had enough
given them?
Do they want it all?
People of Florida, think of this:
The surface of the state Of Florida
covers an area, incluaing lakes,
ponds and rivers of about $4,000 G0
acres. More than half this area has
been decided by previous administra-
lions to canal and railroad companies
The railroads claim under grant of the
legislature nearly 100000 acres
more, and they are suing the trustees
upon such claims-Tallahassee Sun
People of Florida, think of this!
Brother L'Engle, don't ask them TO
think. They are too busy entertain
ing tourists.
What matters little seven million
acres of landi
And then, BESIDES. the Jacksonville
FINEST Union does the thinking for the
entire state-St. Petersburg Inde.
pendent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

The Birmingham Ledger is evident
ly opposed to the bill prohibiting the
Issuing of passes by railroads to edi-
tors. In a recent issue, it says:
Some editors are taken out for rides
In automobiles. Some are driven to
the country or taken home by friends
In buggies. The question is, will the
legislature pass law forbiding men
TO invite others to ride"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20

A man in Wisconsin has gone crazy
pver the Thaw trial Wonder what
the next development in this famous
ease VIII be2
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
Jeff. Browne Among Them.

jeff Browne late chairman of the rail
road commission, will be candidate
for governor, if the field is clearly
open for his candidacy, and he is not
alone. The woods are full of would-be
candidates. There will be no end of
gubernatorial aspirants long before
the 1908 campaign opens. 1t is to be
hoped that the democratic voters of
Florida will not make the mistake
they made in naming the last two
chief executives of FIorida.-DeLand
Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
PENSACOLA FLORIDA WEDNESDAY 1907

The state dispensary has been
Foted out Of South Carolina, and TIL
nan hasn't said a word.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-20
Albert Jennings Will be Governor.

Albert Jennings Will be Governor.
We publish the picture of our next
governor in this issue, and his name
is Hon. T. Albert Jennings, of Pensa-
cola. A more brilliant or better man
Florida has never produced. The
Banner may be a little premature
in announcing him so far ahead Of the
election; but, we wanted TO let the
press of the state, and the public at
large know who the gentleman was
whom would occupy the gubernatorial
chair of Florida two years hence
Jasper Banner of Liberty.