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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Congratulations to
Candidates and People.

The Journal congratulates both the
candidates and the people of Pensa-
cola that at last nights meeting it
was unanimously voted to hold a
white primary to nominate candidates
for the Offices recently made elective
by the city charter amendments.
This settles the whole question, so
far as white nominations are con-
cerned, and should be cause for con-
graduation by every white voter in
the city.
The Journal has labored long and
persistently for the establishment OF
the white primary in the nomination
of all public servants and The Journal
naturally feels gratified at the result
OF last nights meeting,
The nominees of that primary will
now be the candidates of the demo-
cratic party and as such will all be
elected at the city election. e.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
ENsAcoLA FLORIDA, TUES DAY MORNING APRIL %, 1907

received were barely sufficient to in
duce good men to hold county offices,
but that time mas long since gone by.
The income of many of these fee
Offices now amounts to more than the
salary received by a United States
senator. and the public has no way Of
definitely determining just how large
a profit the Offices pay.
1t is quite likely that a constitution
al convention will be required to Sc
cure any change in the system, but
that alone is of enough Importance to
warrant the calling of a convention.
We are glad to see that newspapers in
other parts of the state are agitating
the question
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

vantaGes tnat Florida offers before
the world, | do not believe that we
will have any trouble in getting i'm
migrants to come here. Once they
know that they can gain by coming
to this state. / believe they will flock
here of their own accord. especially
if given little help and aid in get
ting hcmesteads.'
Hon1eseekers' Folders.
The work that is being done toward
getting out the hOmCseekers' folders
as brought before the board of county
commissioners at a recent meeting.
is highly approved by those working
for immigration for Florida.
1t is a step in the advertising of the
state. they argue. and therefore of
the widest benefit. Members of the
immigration committee OF the hoard
of trade have declared in no Uncer-
tain terms in favor of a campaign OF
advertising, and in placing the adj
yantages that Florida has TO offer be-
fore the people Of the old country
and sections Of the United States
from which desirable immigrants can
be drawn.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Visitors 70 the Citv.

Judge Benz S. LddOn, of Mariana,
was in the city yesterday on a short
business visit.
Hon c. L. Wilson, of Mariana. was
in the city yesterday shaking hands
with his many friends.
J. T. LOwery, D. J. Baggett, J. D.
Wise and Oscar Sigers, formed a party
from AtmOTe, Ala, TO pay pleasure
visit to Pensacola yesterday, return
ing to their homes last night During
the day they visited the convict camps
west of the city, where they had ac-
quaintances among the guards and
later went to Fort Barrancas, enjoying
their visit very much.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
The Journals SUGGESTION.

To compromise the everglades drain
age issue and put ship canal across
the state is the suggestion of The Pen
sacola Journal The proposition is to
take the 100000 worth of dredges.
and continuing the work already at
New river. in a northerly direction to
Lake Okechobee, digging southeast to-
word the two that are working toward
the lake; and the other in the Caloosa-
hatchie river. deepening the channel
which already exists between that
stream and the lake And thus COM
plete a waterway across Florida which
will probably solve the drainage
feature. This scheme looks all right
on paper but before anything of the
kind is attempted a careful survey
should be made, for i'll event of a sea-
level canal being constructed, there
might result. too much drainage-to
the state treaSury.-West Palm Beach
Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
MUCH PRAISE FOR
PAGER JOHN A.
Horse Owned by Capt. WeIIes Highly
Spoken of by Racing
Journals.

John A, the four-year-old PAGER of
Capt. T E. Welles is receiving much
praise from horsemen and racing Jour
mails throughout the country, and it is
believed that the animal will make an
excellent record on the tracks the COM
ing season.
John A. Is now in the stable of Ed
Geers at Memphis, and reports from
there are to the effect that the PAGER
is in fine condition and will pace in the
grand circuit during the season. The
first race in which John A. will be en-
tered will be at LibertyviIle, Ill, on
July 16. The purse for this race is
$1,000. He has also been entered in
many other races where the purses are
much larger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
STOLEN BONDS ARE
FOUND AT A CLUB
All Connected With Discovery of Sc
cUrities Refuse to Give Any
Information.

New York, Apr. ga portion of The
bonds alleged to have been taken from
the Trust Company of America by w
C.. Douglas, under arrest charged with
larceny, we're recovered to-day in an
apartment of the Manhattan Club. All
connected with the finding of the
bonds are seCretive and the attorney
for O. L. bennett. a broker, whose
name is mentioned in the case. would
give no information. Mrs. Douglas,
who it was thought had disappeared
was found tonight at the home of her
parents in Brooklyn. II is rumOred
the robbery amounts to two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars and that fur
ther arrests will be made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
TO
BE REPEATED

The recent athletic entertainment
given by members of the Y. NJ. c. \.
at the opera house was so much appTe-
ciated that numerous requests nave
been made for a repetition of it at an
early date. Officials of the Y. NJ. c. A.
have row decided TO repeat the enter
tEiEment at the gymnasium in the Y.
NJ. c. A. building on Tuesday night of
next Week. The entire program, with
the exception Of the !Erestling bout.
Will be given, and music for the Occa-
sion will be furnished by the Y NJ. {.
y. orchestra, which performed so ac-
ceptably at the opera house entertain
ment
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
CAPTURE OF AN
ESCAPED CONVICT
Ed. Key, the Negro Who was Shot
by Guard is Under Ar
rest at GreenVille.

Ed. Key, the negro who about two
weeks since made his escape from
the convict camp near Magnolia Bluff,
has been captured at GreenvilIe, Ala,
and Sheriff Van Pelt left last night
for that place to bring the fugitive
back TO this county.
Key was followed to the city by
the guard from whom he escaped and
was located in the city. When he
ran he was shot in the hip, and the
information which reached here yes
terday was to the effect that the negro
under arrest is wounded in the hip.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
BANQUET GIVEN
RAILROAD MEN
an hssociafed Press

Memphis, Tenn, Apr. 22-After to-
days conference between the presi-
dents and several southern railroads
and the lumbermen Of memphis, an
elaborate banquet was given tonight
in honor of the visitors President
Finley. Of the Southern Railway, was
the principal speaker. other Speakers
were J. T. Harahan, president of the
Illinois Central; Col. E. L. Russell
vice-president of the Southern and
Governor Patterson, Of Tennessee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
STATE PRESS ON
7. A. JENNINGS

gentleman of lofty character, unselfish
devotion TO the interests of Florida
and ample ability to discharge the
duties Of governor with credit to the
state and himself. This paper, how
ever, entertains the same opinion of
General GilchTiSt, whose candidacy 1t
stands ready TO advocate as soon as
he decides TO run, not because of OBJ
Jecuons to Mr. Jennings, but simply
because II is nearer to General Gil
christ ard regards him as fully COmpc-
tent and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Gorda
Herald
Hon. T. A Jennings interview in
The Pensacola Journal read good TO
uS--(FlOrida Index Yes, and it
reads good to thousands more in the
state of Florida besides US" You re-
member, six or seven weeks ago The
Banner stated that it knew the gentle
pan who would occupy the gUberna
torial chair two years hence. We'll.
several of the papers of the state Tidi-
culed us, and dared us to mention his
name. The next week we published a
picture of Hon. T. Albert Jennings, of
Pensacola, and stated under it. there
he Was, our next governor of Florida"
And, it is sure TO be just as the Banner
has previously stated.-Jasper Ban
ner.
Albert Jennings ought to apply TO
this legislature for a change of name
II he is in earnest about running for
governor. There are thousands OF
voters in this state patiently awaiting
the opportunity TO get even with an
other fellow who carried that same
name to Tallahassee a few years ago.
That is not a good name to head
ticket in this state.-Fernandina Rec
ord. That's rough on another pair OF
names But whilst there is something
in a name there is more in the man.
Orlando RepOTter-Star.
The report in the Pensacola Journal
of an inerview with Mr.. T. A. Jen-
nfngS will be read with interest by
every voter in Florida. While Mr..
Jennings does not positively consent
to enter the campaign as a candidate.
he Will do so, if he is assured that
he is the choice of the people. AS ii
appears TO the Buoy, every section OF
the state viii admit that west Florida
is by right entitled TO a representative
at the head of the government at Tai
lahassee and no man in the state can
enter the contest with a cleaner
record or with better prospects of
success than Mr.. T. a. Jennings
st. Andrews Buoy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
The Fee System
Should Receive Attention.

So far as We have noted, no one in
the state legislature has yet tackled
the fee system, but it is not yet too
late to do. so and, in fact, it never will
be too late until the system, which is
bad in principle and worse in practice,
is entirely abolished.
The Miami Metropolis calls attention
to. the fact that other states as we'll
Florida are now agitating the abolition
of the fee system and public sentiment
everywhere seems to be unanimous in
condemnation of the practice. The
Metropolis calls attention to express
sions of opinion from three news
papers in as many different states on
this subject The Macon, Ga, News
Says:
PAY the sheriffs, deputies, clerks,
assessors, collectors, justices If the
peace, county attorneys and all others
fixed compensation and put the fees
lie the treasury. Grade the pay accord
ing to the population of the counties or
other conditions which may bear upon
the matter.
"The fee is temptation to Cypress
al uGlHOIdllL-
ing influence so long as the officer has
an interest in it. Pay the officer and
get the fee go into the common treas
ury and we believe it will elevate the
character of the public service and
tend to justice and righteousness"
North Carolina is also opposed to
the fee system of remuneration, the
Raleigh News and Observer remark
ing:
The fee system should be uprooted
and fixed salaries should be paid all
officials
That is sound doctrine and it is to
be hoped that the time is not far dis
9ant when officialdom shall no longer
hepend upon fees for compensation.
In far off Texas the same conditions
Exit, the Houston Post observing:
Human nature is still dominant and
Pie man who must look to fees for
his compensation cannot render as dis
INTERESTED service as when fixed COM
pensation awaits him. 1t is remark
hble that the fee should in many i'll !
stances lure an official 20 actions
winch might not otherwise In all re
spects appeal to his sense of Justice
Texas because the magistrate needed |
the fee; innocent men have been ar
rested and damaging evidence manu-
featured against them merely because /
Of their ability TO stand a shakedown. !
You are fined 81 and COSTS saws the !
magistrate and 81 goes into the public |
treasury and sum ranging from SO |
TO 500 may go into the pockets of Off |
cials, who look to fees for their COM |
pensation."
And our Miami contemporary Itself |
says on this subject:
The Metropolis long ago nut itself /
On record against the fee system for /
the very reasons cited by the three /
shove papers, though it confined its ut /
terances to municipal officials. But
since papers in other states are rails /
ing their voices against the unsatis- !
factory method of remuneration in /
connection with state and county off, |
$ials. we climb aboard their band
eRagon and would like to hear from tho /
Dress of Florida on the question"
The Journal has been advocating 4
repeal of this system for years. There
Snay have been some reason for -
erhen Florida was a new and sparsS n
ipettied state and when even the tees
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

Tennessee now has a law under
which all professional gamblers are
treated as Migrants, and the sheriff
may force them to either go to work,
leave town, or go to Jail. This is hard
on the Migrants as well as the
gamblers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
PensacoIians in Tallahassee.

Among the PenSaCOIlanS leaving
yesterday for Tallahassee were T. A.
Jennings, A NJ. Mcmillan and o. NJ.
Gordon Senator John Beard, who
spent Sunday with his family here,
also returned TO his duties in Talla-
haSSee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
First Nationals New Home.

We received this week a beautifully
gotten up picture showing the hand
some home of the First National
Bank of Pensacola. This bank is one
of Florida's solidest financial institu-
tions, and its new home is the finest
of its kind in the state.-Chipley Ban
ner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Jealous Jacksonville.

Pensacola gentleman occupies a
seat in the u S. Senate, but Pensaco-
lians are not satisfied; they want the
governor to call Pensacola home. If
Pensacola don't mind Jacksonville will
become jealOuS.-Apalachic Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

sit isn't the brilliant man as a rule
that reaches the presidency" says the
Savannah News. Our Georgia contem-
porary is evidently a candidate for the
Ananias Club
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
SUPREME COURT TO
CLOSE TERM MAY 20
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Apr- 22-Chief Justice
Fuller OF the United States Supreme
Court. to-day announced that the pres
ent term of court would close May %.
The call of the docket Will be suspend
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
We Need Both Barrels Here.

Wonder how Frank Mayes's clean
sweep proposition would strike the
clay hills of Leon, round about Tai
lahassee? Try 'em a barrel or two,
Frank.-White Springs Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Give People a Chance.

Pensacola has had law passed by
the legislature to elect ALL officers by
the people. Some other towns are
proposing TO restrict this right.-Lake
City Index.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
J. Walter Among 'enn.

Hon. ]. Walter kehOe Is up at Tai
lahassee, getting acquainted with the
few people he didn't know before, and
receiving the complimentary hand
shake of his hundreds of friends
Lake City Index.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

I hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office Of Street superintendent:
and respectfully solicit the support OF
the citizens Of Pensacola. T am a prac-
teal man. having had five and one-haI
years experience I'm grading roads
fully understand what the city needs in
a street superintendent. and feel com
petent to fill the position most sausfac-
tOrily. / approve Of the CredItable street
improvements made under Mayor Bliss
and l promise II elected
to work in harmony with the city ON
Of roads and streets il has ever had.
NJ l. WILKINSON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Snanish Liberals Win.

Madrid, Apr. 22.-In the elections
yesterday, complete returns show a
sweeping victory for the cOnTersatives
although the liberals gained sixty
three.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Good Friend to Have.

Captain ]. Ed. O'Brien has fallen in
love with Fernandina. He is a good
and influential friend to have.-Fer-
nandina Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as Alderman from Precinct
II, subject 70 the action OF the Demo-
cratic Primary SOL CATIN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Like Father. Like Son.

The Living Skeleton-Why is the
{ lndiarubber man so happy?
The Fat Lady-Why, haven't you
! heard? He's the father of q bouncing
lboy.-Princeton Tiger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

Tampa is after so feet of water and
Sparkman has pledged
the city to help get it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

ed April 26 after which date the court
will meet only to receive motions and
announce decisions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

am a candidate for reelection TO the
office of City Electrician, and will appre-
ciate the support of my friends. the vot-
ers, for that position.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
SAID OF PENSACOLA
AND PENSACOLIANS
But Will It?

In other words, the Pensacola Jour
nal has asked the Times-UniOn to be
good.-Miami Metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

am candidate for City Electrician
and will appreciate the support Of the
voters for that position
W. c WALKER
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

hereby ANNOUNCE my candidacy for
City Registrat ton officer. ~ accefda. u, :
lIaItion of an city officials. and solicit
The sIrpOrt Of all voters. J. D. GOSS-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

Fer Alderman. Precinct "a.

hereby announce myself a candidate.
FOR Alderman from Precinct Ia sIh-
Ject to the action Of The White Demo-
cratic Primary and request the support
ALEX. ZELIUS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
For Street SUPERINTENDENT.

/ hereby announce myself a candidate
for the position Of superintendent or
streets, and will appreciate tho votes and
support Of my friends. -.----.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

7 hereby announce my candidacy Tor
Street Superintendent and viii appreciate
the support OF all voters -
W n. HUTCHINSON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
National Leauue.

Boston o: New York !.
Brooklyn O; Philadelphia s.
St. Louis .: Pittsburg S.
Chicago ,. Cincinnati ..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

New York s; Boston :.
Philadelphia S; Washington z.
Detroit .; Cleveland l.
No other games were played.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
PRIMARY CANDIDATES
For MaNor-

For Mayor
am a candidate for mayor. subject 10
me Democratc Primary. and ] respect-
Iuiy solicit the support Of all friends
OF good government.
CHAS. H. BLISS.
hereby announce myself as a candi-
cate Tor Mayor, subject TO the action of
inc Democratic Primaries, and solicit the
votes or All who favor a Just and pro-
SresslVe administration OF the office
WALKER INGRAHANI
For City Marshal.
hPrGnN Gn-.Cuuee myself a candidate
for the office of Marshal OF the CITY Ct
pensacola, subject TO the action OF the
WHITE Democratic primary
FRANK D. SANDERS.
Alderman at Large, PreCt IL
herebN announce myself as canSf-
Date Tor alderman AT large. precinct No
Y, subject to the action of the White
Democratic Primary
LOUIS D. NfARZONI.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Alderman at-LarSe from Precin-t no
=, SUBJECT 10 the action Of the White
De'nccfatlc Primary. ana respectfully re-
quest the support of the voters
WILL L. MOYER
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
For Citv ELECTRICIAN.

! hereby announce myself candidate
for City Electrician. and viii appreciate
the support of all voters
PHILLIP PEARL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
For BuiIdInq InsDector.

hereby announce myself a candldatS
for Building Inspector. and will appreciate
the support OF all voters. --,-~o,-
7 hereby announce my candidacy LOT
Tnsperfor Of Buildings, and request the
support of all voters -.-r
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

hereby anuOunC o. myself as q cdnQlddia
rOr the Office Of Tax Assessor and VIII ap-
preciatc the support Of the voters 81 the
Fin THOS- JOHNSON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

7 hereby announce that ! will he a can
didate for the office Of CITY Physician
and shall appreciate your support.
Respectfully.
s. +. MALLORY KENNEDY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
Southern League
American leanue,

No games were played yesterday, on
account of rain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
BASEBALL
South Atlantic League.

Charleston |; Jacksonville 4.
Others postponed on account Of
rain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

The Herald received last Friday Il
copy of The Pensacola Journal con-
tanning Hon. T. \. Jennings's announce
ment of his intentions in the matter of
becoming candidate for governor,
from which ii may safely be concluded
that he has decided to run. The arti-
Gle in The Journal being marked with
blue pencil, indicates a desire to
elicit an expression from this quarter.
which is cheerfully given The Her
aid is not acquainted with Mr.. Jen-
nings; but, from what his many
friends say Of him, he is evidently 4
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
J. HARRIs PIERPONT. M. ID.

I announce myself a candidate for the
Office Of City Physician. in event Of the
office being made elective by the coming
legislature, and respectfully solicit the
support of all voters.
DR. J. H BICKERSTAFF-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
For City Physician.

In the event the office of CITY Physician
Is made elective. I hereby announce tina
Will be candidate for this position
u. F. BRUCE NJ u
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23
- CIV G. W. D'ALEMBERTE. NJ. D.

I announce to the voters of Pensacola
my ca9didacy for the position of City
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

] herewith announce myself a candidate
for the position OF City Physician IN the
general city election to he held June the
4th next II elected TO said position l
shall endeayor to enforce the sanitary
ordinances impartially and fearlesslv. as
have attempted TO do during my former
terms of Office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

The Hon T. Albert Jennings. of Es-
Gambia county, is the first to declare
his candidacy for governor in the cam
Eaign one year hence. Mr. jennings
is popular in many sections of the
state and would doubtless prove a hard
man to defeat, and if elected would
I'LL the high Office of governor with
honor and Observation-Disclosures City
C:tizen-R apOrter
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

Many of the best papers in Florida
are lining up for Jennings for COVER
nor.-Jasper Banner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-04-23

T. A. Jennings, of Pensacola, has
virtually announced his candidacy for
the gubernatOrial nomination in 1908
The News favOrite for this position is
John y. G. Stockton, of Jacksonville,
but the probability is that Mr.. Stock
ton will not be a candidate if Mr.. Jen-
ningS is a candidate. From all the
News can learn, Mr.. Jennings is man
of high integrity, a true sense of duty,
of fearless personality. and in every
way capable of filling the position
DeLand News.