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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
LIBEL
CASE CONTINUED
On Account of Serious Ill
ness of Alfred St.
Clair Abrams.

The Jacksonville Times-Union of
yesterday says:
In the criminal court yesterday
morning Judge Samuel T. Shaylor
called the alleged criminal libel case
against Alfred st. Clair-Abrams and
A. X Taylor for trial Immediately
thereafter Attorney John E. Hartridge
representing the defendants, arose
and read the following motion:
In the criminal court of record OF
Duval county, Florida, state of Flor
ida. VS.. Alfred ST Clair-Abrams and
A X Taylor, Information for libel.
Now come the defendants by their
attorneys and move the court to con-
tinue the above entitled cause to the
next term of the court, on the follow
ing grounds:
L. That owing to the illness OF
Alfred St CIair-Abrams, one of the
defendants, he is unable TO pc present
in court at the present term, being
confined TO his bed with appendicitis
-. That the defendant, Alfred ST
Clair-Abrams, cannot waive his pres
ence in court, as he is a material wit
ness in his own behalf, and insists on
being confronted by the witnesses
against him.
g. That owing to the illness oil
the said Alfred St Clair-Abrams, he
has been unable to perfect his de
Tense, so as to be prepared for tria
at this term of court.
Il. For further reasons as set forth
in the affidavits hereto annexed
JOHN E HARTRIDGE,
FRANK ". POPE,
JOSEPH B. CHRISTIE,
ALEX. ST. CLAIR-ABRAMS
Attorneys for defendants.
Abrams Affidavit.
Following this an affidavit from Al
fred St Clair-Abrams, one Of the de
PENDANTS, was read, in which he sta
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Macadann Pavement.


This, being the cheapest, is natural
~ the most generally constructed, and
possibly the best understood
To construct a hrst-class maCadam
pavement, il is necessary first to bring
the street to proper grade and shape.
The surface should be thoroughly
rolled, all soft places made solid and
low places filled, and re-Tolled until
sity and conforms to the finished sur
face of the street
The second step, proper width
gutter should be constructed on each
side TO take care of surface water, of
vitrified bricks, concrete, belgian
blocks, or rubbIe stone. SNAPPED so as
to hold the water against the curb
ing and keep it from the macadam
pavement.
Then, on the prepared surface, be-
tween cutters, should be placed a
layer 4 inches to 6 inches deep of
broken stone, from IL to ) inches in
diameter. This should be rolled from
the gutter to the crown (which should
be, for street 80 feet between curbs,
about 10 inches above gutter curb,)
with steam roller of ten tons weight
and re-roiled until brought to a solid
surface, parallel to the finished sur
face of the pavement.
On this should be spread a layer of
screenings, which should be swept
into the interstices until completely
filled.
The surface should be sprinkled
and then again thoroughly rolled. On
this should be placed layer, about
5 inches deep, of crushed trap rock
from Il to IL inches in diameter.
This also should be rolled with a
steam roller and made to conform TO
the finished surface; on this should
be spread layer of trap rock screen
ings, which should be sprinkled and
rolled until solidifed
The pavement is then ready for
traffic. Properly made. a macadam
pavement is very acceptable Tor resi-
dent streets, suburban and inter-sub-
urban drives. boulevards, etc.
Under medium traffic, if not dug up,
will last, with little repair, for from
six to eight years
This pavement is elastic and there
fore easy on horses, is noiseless, is
dusty. does not reflect heat. is cheap
as to first cost, easily and inexpen-
sively repaired. Offers more resist
ance to traffic than any other pave
ment, but cOmpensates somewhat for
this by affording excellent foothold
for horses; is less durable than other
pavements. Very much to be pre-
ferred to several of the more expen-
Sive pavements for such streets as
already named Macadam pavement
consisting of our local blue stone, or
granite, costs about so cents per
square yard. if put down by the city
prisoners. A contractor working free
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

tied in two layers one-half inch thick.
the first TO be thoroughly rammed TO
insure perfect contact; the second
applied Immediately after, and thor
oughly troweled and worked over,
and made to conform to the finished
surface of the street by the use OF
proper forms.
When sufficiently hard, the surface
to be f1oated and steel trOweled, and.
lastly, raised with a cork float, and
when finished must be true to grade
and cross-section-
This pavement, properly construc-
ted of first-class materials, would give
very satisfactory wear to even fairly
heavy traffic. Would be smooth with
out SlipperineSS; as clean as brick,
stone or asphalt; no hotter than
either of them AS easily cleaned; af
fOrding slight increase of resistance
10 traction. though giving a somewhat
better foOthOld; little more absorb
ent; not so expensive; as easily and
economically repaired.
Would cost, made according to the
specifications above quoted, of the
best materials, with city prisoners,
about $1.25 to $1.30 per square yard
A good place to try this pavement
would be on Tenth street, in front of
the Eighth ward school, using the
present rubble for foundation The
same could be constructed on said
foundation very nearly as cheaply as
the rGbble could be taken up and
broken and macadam and ebert pave
ment put down.
Foundations.
The foundations of each of the
pavements hereafter to be described
will be of the same material ana
made in the same manner To save
time and space, will give specifica-
tons for same here.
The roadway should be graded,
rolled, leveled and re-rolled until
made firm and given the proper grade
and crown.
For macadam paving, the crown on
thirty-foOt street, as before stated,
should be from 10 to IL inches higher
than cutters next to curbing On as
phalt, bitulithic, granite blocks, vitri-
fed brick and wood block pavements
not more than inches above cutters.
Upon the surface thus prepared will
be spread layer of concrete from
TO inches in thickness, depending
upon the tonnage of traffic, composed
of one part of best Portland cement,
three parts of clean, sharp sand, or
stone screenings, and six parts
crushed stone, from y to inches
in diameter; same to be thoroughly
rammed (water sufficient to make
wet mixture) and brought to- the
exact surface of the finished street.
This should remain undisturbed for
at least four, and better, six days.
On this foundation the wearing sur
face will be placed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
THE HOME DOCTOR.

Dried fig dipped in milk, toasted and
then applied to a gumboil will bring
quick relief.
There is nothing to beat rhubarb
Juice as a cure for govt or rheumatism
except water from medicinal springs.
When food will not stay on the stom-
ach put one teaspoonful Of lime water
In a glass of milk and sip it slowly.
A dressing made Of powdered bcrax
moistened with cold water will prevent
pain or Inflammation from q cut or
wound.
Common mustard used as a plaster
or poultice is the best cure for cold
on the chest, and the white Of an egg
with sugar is the finest medicine for
hoarseness.
As soon as cold sore appears, wet
the spot with camphor and cover with
powdered subnitrate of bismuth. Cam
phor by itself will also lessen the In
f1ammation..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

labor would have to charge about 50
cents per square yard
With trap rock for wearing service,
would cost, with city forces, about 30
cents per square yard. By contract,
S1-0O per square yard.
The best specimen of such a pave
ment known to the writer is that on
Flat Shoals road extending from
South Boulevard. Atlanta. to County
Line road, between Fulton and De-
Kak counties, constructed by Cap
tain Donaldson, superintendent Fulton
County Public Works. On our in
speeding tour of the cities of the north
and east, the best macadam pave
ments we found taway from hOme)
were those OF Boston, Mass.
Concrete Pavement.
This pavement, | think, deserves
more attention than il has received
from engineers. 1t has been success
fully used in several western cities.
There appears in the Municipal
Engineering" of May, 1905, a set OF
specifications, written by City Engineer
H. L. Weber, of Richmond, Ind, for
such a pavement. The following is
an extract therefrom:
The subgrade will be thoroughly
rolled, leveled and re-roIled until it is
true to grade and croSs-section of the
finished roadway, and from . to Il
inches below the surface of the
street. as the case may be.
Upon this foundation will be
placed a layer of concrete 4 or
inches in thickness and finished 10 a
IL LII -
finished street surface. and 3 TO 4
inches below the same. This will
constitute the foundation for the ce-
ment roadway.
When sufficiently strong to sus-
tain the roadway paving. the surface
Of the concrete foundation will be
covered with a coating of fine sand
raked of with fat, broad rake, by
hand, so as to remove all sand except
that which may remain in low places
and voids in the concrete foundation.
Upon this will be placed a layer
of thin tar paper Tor other suitable
paper,) or material to act as a sepa-
rating joint.
Upon this will be laid the concrete
pavement, or 3 inches thick, in sec
lions the full width of the street and
10 feet in length, with expansion
joints next to the cutters and ends.
This roadway concrete will be
composed of one part cement. two
parts sand, three parts gravel. and
three parts crushed stone, mixed with
water to form rather wet mixture.
Upon this will be placed the wear
ing surface l inch thick, composed
of one part cement one part clean
sharp sand, or one part clean stone,
or granite screenings, mixed with
water to form rather wet facing mix
ture
The wearing surface will be depoS-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Engineer Golfers
Discussion of Paving.

Macadam pavement, concrete pave
ment and foundations are discussed
in the installment of Engineer H L.
Golfers pamphlet upon street paving,
which is given to readers of The Jour-
nal this morning. With macadam
pavement nearly everyone is familiar,
as there are numerous samples of it
in this and other neighboring cities
1t has many advantages upon streets
where traffic is light, not the least of
which is its cheapness compared with
other systems of paving. A good
sample of macadam paving is that put
down on West Romano street near
Palafox street some time ago by gov
eminent experts.
Concrete paving has been but little
used in the past but, according to Mr..
Collier, deserves more than passing
notice in the discussion of the paw
ing question 1t is also a compare
lively cheap pavement, costing, when
laid by city prisoners, in the neigh
borhood of s1.25 per yard. 1t is said
to be suitable for fairly heavy traffic.
The question OF foundations is an
important one and special founda-
ton is required for vitrified brick,
granite blocks, bitulithic and asphalt
The proper foundation for such pave
ments is discussed in to-days install
ment of the pamphlet, as a prelude to
a discussion of the paving proper,
which will follow in regular order.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
THE BEDSTEAD.
Metal the Most Sanitary. Mahogan,
the Most Beautiful.

Metal the Most Sanitary. Mahogany
the Most Beautiful.
The time has gone by when the bed,
stead was a simple framework. 1t has
developed from a skeleton of plain
wood or iron into a magnificent and ex,
pensive piece Of furniture, and now
adays people choose their bedsteads
with care The nickel sort has never
proved popular on account Of It's cold
appearance. As the bedstead is the
largest piece of furniture, it naturally
has the most to do in giving the room
a furnished appearance Nickel bed
steads are only fit for a summer home,
where everything should look cool and
refreshing.
Brass is the best to get in meta
bedstead If one can afford it. 1t ha
a rich, warm look. The patterns dil
fer little, but each season finds an iT
provement In the finish. The best be
steads are not of solid brass. III
have iron supporters running throt
each separate rod, and this gives
frame stability,
Although metal bedsteads ar
sidered more sanitary by many,
can never be made SO handsome
some of the wooden ones, nor can Il
give such an appearance Of comic
One Of the handsomest bedsteads is
mahogany. 1t lends an air of sol
comfort to bedroom.
Twin bedsteads of metal or wood al
the proper things now. 1t is healthie
to sleep alone.-New York Post.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

promised no relief by a future that
will only increase the aggregation OF
suits to be brought before that tTfbu-
nal. The Times-Union thinks that
possibly the end would be better
served by increasing the number OF
Circuit Courts and thus decreasing the
extent of territory to be covered by
the Judge of this, the Sixth Circuit.
The Metropolis brings forward the
objection that the State is already
oyerburdened by the cost OF its Judlcl-
arv and that the Legislature would
likely object to the establishment OF
another Court. Thus the two papers
would seem TO be at loggerheads- But
The Metropolis is at fault in its critl-
cism: for surely the sum paid for the
salaries of the judiciary of Florida.
which now amounts 10 some $4,000
annually, cannot be regarded as
burden on the State. Why, nearly
double that sum is expended TO take
care of the States lunaticS- Further,
in 1865, with population OF some
200. 900 there were seven judicial dis
tricts in the State, while now, in 1907,
with a population Of over 100000,
there are but eight
1t strikes The Tribune that the posi-
ton taken by The Times-Union Is
most sensible 1t would be far better
to increase the number of judicial cir
cults thar to create new courts to hear
cases of precisely the same character
as those coming before the circuit
judges Such an arrangement would
cause confusion and a constant mis-
understanding and claShing of author
ity and would inevitably tend 10 low
er the administration Of Justice. In
the case of the Sixth Circuit what is
needed, according TO the evidence ad-
duced at the meeting of the County
Par Association, is the division Of
that circuit into two circuits or the
creation of q new judicial division
This would serve precisely the same
purpose as the proposed City Court,
and would prevent all misunderstood
ing and confusion in the trial Of
causes
Indsmuch as the people have ex-
new courts in this state it strikes US
that the suggestion to re-district the
circuits of the state is a good one.
Florida can well afford to create three
done it would do away with the ne
cessity of these new courts, and would
simplify the practice throughout the
state
The work of the judge of the first
circuit has been very heavy for many
years, and it is impossible to keep
good man in this position for long
at a time. A good lawyer, with a
good practice has no desire to pre-
side over this court for any length
of time The work required of this
judge is enough to keep him busy
every day in the year, and the salary
IS too meagre to tempt many of those
who stand at the top of the profes-
sion.
Escambia county, and the first jul
dicial circuit, must have some relief
| in this matter, and We are willing to
support any measure looking toward
that end.
We believe q re-districting of the
circuit courts throughout the state
and the creation of several new cir
cults, is the best solution to the
problem, and We hope that the legisla-
ture will take up this question with
out delay when it convenes in ITALIA
hassee next April.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

Rhode Island is going to repeal her
law for the protection of deer. Under
its operations the deer have become
so numerous as to be nuisance, ruin
ing crops and causing a great deal OF
damage. Nor does that mean that
there are a great many deer in Rhode
Island. either. Turn a couple of hun
dred of the animals loose in state
that is two counties at low tide and
one county when the tide is in, and
they will overrun it.-Savannah News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

General GrOsvenor addressed a wit
ness before the ways and means COM
mittee of congress Monday, as fol-
lows: You are the most insulting
ard contemplate witness l ever saw
before a committee" Another evil
dence of the good sense and Judge
ment of the people of his Ohio dis
trict when they voted for his retire
menC.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
The Atlanta Georgian

The Atlanta Georgian drives the
truth home in the following:
Whenever a southern negro is lynch
ed on suspicion of stealing a mule
Senator Tillman waves his arms and
begins to talk about projecting the
purity of our womanhood." New York
World
And when Illinois slaughters negroes
for wanting to earn a living, and mobs
chase them through the streets of
Gotham, such papers as the World
forget to talk at all.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Public Men and Measures
Discussed By Press.


down the amendment forcing the big
corporations to help foot the bill, and
they are getting the benefits of the
drainage without paying a cent Great
is the will of the people at times, es-
pecially when Influenced by the cor
porations.-Manatee Record
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

John Sharp Williams and Senator
Daniel were discussing the fortifica-
tons bill and the former declared
that there should be heavy fortified
tons along the Virginia capes, other
wise an invading fleet might get up
to Washington. Perhaps you are
right" said the old Confederate, but
was trying to get into Washington
from 1861 to 1865, and j never sue
ceeded until 1884" 1t was in the lat
ter year that Mr.. Daniel was elected
congressman.-M Memphis Commercial
Appeal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

Those AL look alike to me" phrazes
used at the Gridiron dinner Saturday
night in Washington, seem to be wor-
rying the officers of the club more
than they do the authors The first
story printed about the incident
later statement, when one considers
the principals and the subject under
discussion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

The Atlanta Journal observes that
Hearst was in his seat in Washington
for a few minues the other day, and
the salary of the congressman was i'm
mediately raised
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Hudson Burr.

Hudson SUrr.
R Hudson Burr has succeeded JET
ferSon B. Browne as chairman OF
the railroad commission Of Florida
Mr.. Burr has given the duties OF
the office of railroad commissioner
much study When he first asplred
to the position he was not known OUT
side of Dade county, but he made ms
contest through the newspapers, and
won by an overwhelming majority.
Orlando Reporter-StaT-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

Hobson is evidently glad the Japan
csc agitation has ceased for a while.
If Roosevelt will let up on this ques-
tion for a few months Richmond will
be in congress, and then he will be
able to settle the matter for the presi-
dent, and the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
ANOTHER VACANT HOUSE
DESTROYED LAST NIGHT

Another vacant house was burned
last night. when a cottage near the
corner of Gregory street and Tenth
avenue was dieovered in flames. The
fire department was called out and ex-
tinguished the flames before the build
ing was consumed, but il was badly
damaged.
1t is supposed that the fire was of
incendiary origin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

The latest entry IN the race for
president of the senate is D. H. Baker,
OF Sumter. If many more of the SEN
ators enter this race We will be ready
10 predict that only one name will be
presented to the caucus, and it will
be spelled Harris.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Francis 3. Carter.

Universal are the regrets through
out the district at Judge Carriers res
ignation Probably no circuit judge
was ever more universally liked than
is Judge F p. Carter He Tetires
with the very best wishes of every
body in the district - Mariana
TimeS-COurier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
w. NJ, Girardeau.

The name of Hon W. NJ. Girar-
deau is being constantly mentioned
in connection with the presidency of
the state senate. The gentleman from
Jefferson may yet prove a thorn in
the ambition of the Hon. Hunt Har-
ris.-Palatka Times-Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
wants to know il Swettenham re-
signed or was put out. Resigned, of
course; but then there are two ways
of resigning. A man can resign, and
then he can get resigned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

Florida's delegation in congress is
breaking records. That's what we
like to see. We have needed a live
wire delegation in Washington for
long time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
S. r. Mallory.

,. Il. WdIIOF J.
The LeesbUrg Commercial is au-
thority for the statement that Senator
Mallory is a candidate to succeed him.
self in the senate The announce
meRt viii perhaps put at rest the as
pirations of several would be candl-
dates who, while anxious to appear
prominent as senatorial aspirantS,
would not care to do battle with the
senator from EScambia- Mr. Mai
lOry has strong hold upon the az
fections of the people of Florida
Apalachicola Times
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Jeff Browne.

Hon. Jefferson B. Browne retires
from the railroad commission with
the full confidence and high esteem
of his fellow citizens. He is the right
sort, and will undoubtedly be called
upon again to serve the state In a pub
lie capacity. There are many persons
who think and talk of him in connec-
ton with the governorship.-Starke
Telegraph
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

And now comes Hoke Smith, Esq,
and moves that his name be placed
before the public as the available
southern man to head the democratic
national ticket in 1905
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
Eminent Jurist.

Hon. Francis p. Carter is TO resign
the judgeship of the first circuit, in
order to engage in the practice of law
in Pensacola His resignation will
be received with general regret
throughout West Florida, for men of
his sterling worth are needed TO pre-
side over the cOurts--Palatka Times
Herald
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

To our congressional delegation:
Good work; keep it up. Hit hard and
long while you've got the chance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

President Roosevelt has removed
united States marshal in New York
for tampering with an election Of
fetal, and now the grand jury that
he cared for in previous years has
just indicted him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

ne New York insurance man who
has been sent to Sing Sing for de-
frauding his company failed to take
out the proper kind of insurance to
protect himself.-Mobile Item.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

The encouragement of Oklahoma
struck the keynote in the railroad
situation few days ago, when he
told the Rock Island system to "be
a real railway or give up the fran
chise."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

The Tallahassee Sun thinks that
Cromwell Gibbons will be candidate
for governor, and the state press will
please add his name to that growing
list.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30
7. A. JENNINGS.

Hon. T. A Jennings has been made
president of the Pensacola Chamber
of Commerce This able body now
has most capable man at its head.
-Palatka Times-Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-01-30

Over six hundred thousand for Pen
sacola, and the naval appropriation
bill yet to come. 'Rah for our dele
cation.