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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT

M
The "landsiide" hoped for by
the Democrats was precipitated
last Tuesday, but as some papers
facetiously remarked, it went in
the wrong direction.
The election was remarkable In
several particulars. The results
prove conclusively that the great
personal popularity of Mr.. Bryan
did not seem tc extend to a will
lipgness to vote for him. Like
Henry Clay, he is a popular idol
but could not reach the goal OF
his ambition.
The country has cause for con-
graduation that 40 good man
and so eminent . statesman as
William Howard Taft has been
elected President. Both candl'
dates for that high office were men
of strong personally. The Repub'
licans claimed that Mr.. Taft was
man who accomplished things
while MIR. Bryan was a theerlst.
The Democrats, on the other hand,
maintained that the Nebraskan
was a statesman whose ideas had
been appropriated by the Repuoii-
cars and proved most popular
measures.
Mr.Taft is a man of broad views
and wide cathelicity. For the
past fifteen years he has been be-
fore the public and has "made
good" In che of his recent ad'
dresses he uttered bit of phllos0-
ply that explains many things
He said, 1.-The best of all is the
pure joy of service. To Go things
that are worth while; tn be In the
thick CT it; that is to live" Per
sonal magnetism has been one OF
his great assets. His great tact
and unlimited common sense have
achieved results for him where
many a man would have failed.
William Howard Taft cones OF
a family distinguished in the la"
and the public service. He was
educated at Yale and afterwards
read law at his fathers office III
Cincinnati. Hardly out OF hi'
boyhood when he was called u
public office, and his subsequent
advance was rapid. Assistant
prosecuting attorney, ass'stan'
county solicitor, judge of the Su
perior Court of Ohio, Solicitor
General of the United States
Goyernor-General of the Phil
pires, Secretary of War, President
elect eff the United States. Il
brief these are steps in the life o
Mr.. Taft.
Possibly Mr.. Taft's creates
work, up to the present, was nj
difficult task of bringing orde
out of chaos in tie Philippines
He found the people hostile an
suspicious, and in three years h
had overcome and changed 1t al
He gave them new conception o
Justice, and they recognized tina
il was even-hsnded, respectln
neither person nor condition. l
devoting his energies to the Philip
pines Mr.. Taft sacrificed his earl
ambition TO become member 9
the Supreme Court of the Unite
States. His election to the Pres
dency is compensation for his d.
votion TO his country.
1t is hardly to be seriously su'
pected that Mr.. Taft will entertai
any proposition locking to redut
ing Southern representation !
Congress or any other ueasuI
TIM will discriminate against tn
South. Let US hope that ne Will I
the President of all the people.
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
10y life, use Burdock Blood Bitters'
the great system tonic and builder.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

Notices are beirg sent out to teach
ers that one per cent. Of their salaries Is
being deducted to be placed to the
credit of the retired teachers pension
fund
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

Babies don't mind cold or take cold
If kept we'll with DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
Syrup. Get it anywhere. Sample free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

DR.. Fahrney's reethin6 Syrup con-
forms to the Pure Food ard Drug Law;
every bottle guaranteed. sample lree'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

Have yea tried package Of the
Luxianns coffee. the coffee OF ths
delightful BLEND
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

HEAVY SHOES. At SO 90 and 50 80 we have the best
wearing heavy shoes have seen whole stock upper
and double soes We do not guarantee them waterproof
but THOSE WHO WEAR THEM SAY THEY ARE. Is that
good enough If not offer genuine homemade and hand
made with who stock uppers and handpegged soles for
$3.50 Sound high? They won't if you pair
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

STBusiness local notices 1Oc. a line
or first insertion and &c. a line Tor
each subsequent insertion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

We have a big stock of Childrens Shoes that seem to
fit and give satisfaction AS the prices very reasonable
wbe worth your while to them before buying again.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11

On Friday November 18th, we will begin a sale OF some
broken of Shoes about half price There perhaps
100 pairs or mere but only or pairs of of them This
is rare chance, there any in the lot to suit you.
TERMS CASH only. None charged at these prices
No return No exchange. Remember THEY'RE ONLY HALF
PRICE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11
BATES BONDED BOX CALF SHO

present the perfection of good at that price Up
to date shapes fine finish best grade of box calf and oakan
ned soles With each pair goes guarantee bond security
for good wear
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11
NOTICE

have on hand and TO arrive 300
pairs of RUBBER HEELS for the peo-
pie made by Morgan & Wright Best
Heels on the market. Have Friction
Plug to prevent SLIPPING. You can
run or fly. Tan Shoes made black.
C. H. OHITTUM,
80. Al s. W. Main Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-11
THIS TIME IT'S
SHOES

We are selling more SHOES. especially Mems Shoes
than sold before The is that control
OF the best lines had shoes that appeal to intel
igent buyers they them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
High class vaudeviiIe Star.

Pensacola Boasts of Many Things
In every line. We believe we have
the best city in the state, and car
show the doubling Thomas" why we
believe so. Apropos of that, we have
in our midst a gentleman, well and
favorably known, who has been en-
gagged in the tailoring business for
over fifty-two years, twelve of which
has been spent in Pensacola. / refer
to w. E. Walther, of II West Romano
street, better known, perhaps, as the
"Old Reliable"
Now, it may be that some of our
country visitors are DESTROYS of having
a spring or summer suit made. If So
one will make no mistake in consult
ing Mr.. Walther- His samples are as
up-to-date as any in the city, his work
Is backed by half a century of ex-
perience, and his prices are right 1t
is a recognized fact that If a coat
is made by Walther, it is correct"
Mr.. Walther has a number of new
plates, depicting the seasons styles,
which may interest the prospective
purchaser. His prices range from $40
up, and he guarantees his work to
please.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03

Union rallied to save the nation from
disruption. 1t is not necessary to
speak in detail of that war-one OF
the epochal events in human history
On every great battlefield the regu
lars were there, grim, disciplined and
determined, TO set the pace for their
comrades and in their splendid valor
thy lived up to the best traditions OF
the army.
But it was after the war, when the
volunteer troops had been disbanded
that the regular army achieved its
greatest glory and rendered its
largest service to the country. The
whole vast West from the Missouri
river to the California line was in al
most undisputed possession of hostile
tribes of Indians, cruel and implacabIe
as death, and to subdue them was
the task set for the regular army.
The history of those campaigns has
never been written except in its spec
tacular features, such as the luckless
fight of Custer at Little Big Horn, the
surrender of Chief Joseph and Geron-
imo; but that period embraces
long twenty years, of unexam-
pied devotion, privation and courage
by the regular army scattered in de-
tachments all over a vast area, and
in all human history there is no more
thrilling record than of our soldiers
against the red men of the west.
We can not honor them too highly
as the military representatives of the
republic; they are modest and I'M
assuming set, as all true soldiers are.
and when they marched in our Nardi
Gras parade yesterday, We all felt
glad that Uncle Sam has allowed
them to be present, for they carried
a historic background of vaIor and
devotion with them which We all
recognized and which we felt sure
that they would duplicate if occasion
called
AN honor to the regular army, IT
takes no part in politics and is aIoof
fron all our sQuabbles, but in times
OF peril it is the right arm of the
country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Best show in town. Star.
A New School of Music.

A city of any Importance. without
school of music. is truly behind the
times. Pensacola, ever up-to-date
has within the past two or three
weeks, welcomed to her midst Mr.
Henry Seei, late Of New York city
who will give instruction to a linn
tied number, in violin, piano, organ
and voice culture.
Prof. Seel is a cultured musician
who has studied extensively in Eu.
rope, particularly at Heidelberg uni
Versity, Germany, and is thoroughly
competent to give superior instruction,
owing to his varied experience, COW
ering some fifteen or more years Al
the present time he is the director
OF the male chorus of the German
Mannerchor, giving good service One
of the particular features of the in
structicn given by Professor SeeI is
the importance given to phrasing This
particular work is taken up in its en-
tirety.. Prospective pupils may make
arrangements for either private or
general instruction by calling on him
at his studio. corner of BayIen and
intendencia streets between the hours
of s and II in the morning or 1 and
S in the afternoon.
Professor Seel informs me that he
is to remain here. permanently. 1t is
to be hoped so, as he fills a long-felt
want.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03

A head-on collision between south
bound freight No. Is and passenger
train No. 2, norFhoound, occurred Sun.
day night at 11:25 at Bluff Springs
resulting in much damage TO both en-
gineS and number OF box cars and
coaches. A long delay, caused by the
wreck, prevented trains arriving and
departing from Pensacola on time dur
ing the remainder of the night and a
portion of yesterday morning.
Beth the trains met on the main
track. the freight going at a speed OF
50 miles an hour, pulling a long string
OF cars loaded with coal for this city
The brakes had been applied to the
passenger train and it was at a stand
still. when struck by thu freight. The
engine OF the latter, which was one Of
the large ones, almost demolished the
engine and tender of the passenger
train, while the freight engine was
also badly damaEed. The first five
cars to the engine piled themselves
upon the engines and tenders, while
others were damag ed. The track was
tern UP for a distance of over enc
hundred yards.
Wrecking parties went out from
Pensa ola and Montgomery and a tenn
porary track was constructed arounr
the wreck, 30 that trains could rax
With the exception of the fireman
of the freight. who lost an eye. am
one CIR two of the crew, who wer
bruised. no one was injured, most G.
the crews leaving their engines and
saving themselves by jumping.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
The Regulars in Our
Mardi Gras Parade.

In the Mardi Gras procession yes
terday, by permission of the secretary
of war, was a battalion of troops from
the regular army from Fort Barrancas,
commanded by their officers and
they formed perhaps the most inter
esting feature of the parade. They
were clad in the glorious and historic
blue around which such thrilling assC-
ciations cluster, and no American citi-
zen who knows the history of his
country could fail to render tribute
to these soldiers from Fort Barrancas
marching in quick step along Palafox
street to make a Pensacola holiday.
The streets were crowded with spec
tators, but how many of them thought
seriously of those platoons in blue
and the mighty history behind them
of which they are the representatives
today in tnIs great republic?
The army they stand for started
with George Washington. and under
his command. brought to a conclusion
those great campaigns that changed
the map of the world and made the
United States a sovereign nation on
the earth. After. Washington's day
the army was a comparatively small
affair, but it was still held together
as the nucleus of our fighting force,
and the grim old continentaIs of
Brandywine and Yorktown were the
predecessors of the men who have been
from generation to generation the
army of the United States ever since.
They were not numerous in point of
numbers in Jackson's campaign
against the Indians Of the South and
the British at New Orleans, but they
were there all the same to nelp
cement the foundations of the regu-
Jar army in the pride and affection
of the American people.
After that campaign there was a
long rest for the army as a conSpicu-
ours factor in our national life until
war was Unexpectedly declared with
Mexico in 1916. During those two
years of bloody warfare in a foreign
Hand. lie regulars were always at
SAO AbSAAS SUSTAINING IAcil Olu
tation as fighting soldiers.
II is worth mentioning that such
names as Grant and Lee and Sher-
man and Sheridan and Stonewall
jackson, all regulars, were developed
during this war, and all destined to
be illustrious in American history af-
terwards-immortal names that will
live forever-regulars pure and SIM
pie.
After the Mexican war there was
a long period of peace except for |
the heavy task that was laid upon !
the army to subdue the numerous
tribes of hostile Indians in the west. |
This task had been but fairly be-
gun when the mighty CONFUSION of
the civil war rent the nation in twain.
In that sharp issue many officers
went with their native states of the
South. but the regular army remain
ed as a compact body around which
the mighty volunteer hosts of the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Moving pictures at Star theatre.
Ienten Goods.

Today, Shrove Tuesday, marks the
last of festivities for forty days. This
period, as is generally known, is term
ed the 'Lenten Season We revert
to ''sackcloth and ashes and not only
live life of quietude, but fast as we'll
At the progressive grocery store of
Hoyt Brothers & Co, north side of
West Garden street Ones can obtain
anything in the grocery line, as we'll
as such lenten articles OF food as
smoked and picked herring, smoked
halibut. haddock, salt mackerel. cod
fish, imported and domestic sardines,
etc
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Star Theatre is very good.
Visitors to Pensacola

visitors TO Pensacola
Will no doubt be interested in the
electric and other decorations as put
forth by the Gem cafe on South Pal
afoX street. They are first-class in
every way, and we'll in keeping with
the high standard of excellence main
tanned by the management in every
thing.
The Gem is under entirely new
management, having been operated
since February by Messrs. Reid
Brothers, late of Admission, Ala, who
succeeded Messrs. Riera and Schad.
Mr.. n. H. Reid informs me that no
expense will be spared to make the
New Gem" one of the finest cafes
in the south. Many new improve
ments have been ina1Igurated, and
others will be installed in the near
future, all of which will be modern in
every particular. The stock of liquors
viii be>yaried and high class, and to
such patronage as will appreciate a
gentee1, high-class cafe, do the Reid
Brothers cater.
Should You feel the need of '-stim-
ulant," YOUR desires will be satisfied
at the Gem saloon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
FIRST DAY OF THE MARDI GRAS
CARNIVAL IS A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.


actions OF
We he
holiday
oryf a brilliant
As 8
nothing smiling sympathetic
of human nat1
wild
old alike
dvtces able that he delighted
andex his
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03

That is most DISTRESSING naws
winch comes from Tampa of a grea,
IRE there which has DESTROYED facto
ries which will result in fully one
Thousand people being thrown out OF
employment. Pensacola will do her
tull share TO relieve the suffering.
Iampa is a rich, progressive and
beautiful city full of enterprisins peo.
PIE, and We do not doubt that the
ravages OF this fire viii soon be re-
paired. Full details are lacking at
this writing. bnt the Queen City OF
the Gulf can count on the practical
sympathy of the whole state. Tamna
is one of our towns of which we are
all proud. and we will all help her out
in her distress.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Star vaudeville is first class.
Farm Lands.

If you are interested in farm lands,
either for speculative or trucking
purposes, it might be we'll for you to
get in touch with John n. Day, s
West Romano street.
Mr.. Day has a number of choice
offerings, in close proximity to Pensa.
cola proper, that will no doubt be of
interest to the prospective purchaser
His business is that of a general real
estate, rental and sales agent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
FAMILY DINNER.

OF interest to families in the cit
who dislike to return home 70 prepar
dinner during the three days OF tn.
Mardi Gras carnival, is the announce
meut that the Allen House, 10S Eas
Romana street has prepared to serv'
families with meals during this time
The Allen House Is one of the mo-
exclusive and excellent boardu-
houses in the city. The meals a.
home cooked, and the cuisine perfec
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
New moving pictures, Star Theatre.
Souvenirs, Etc.

Visitors to Pensacola desiring SOU
venir postals or other souvenirs OF
the city will find a very large and
choice supply at the Hooten Pharmacy,
corner OF Palafox and East Romano
streets. They are also offering right
now, a rare opportunity to purchase
shaving appliances at less than cost.
A glance at the south window will
verify this. OF course, drugs, medi-
cines, ETC., will be found there In pro
fusion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Today, at & vner's Department

103 and los South Palafox street
there is in progress a special sale OF
ghoes. clothing and furnishings. These
special sales were inaugurated some
time ago by Mr.. Brawner, and have
been phenomenally successful, in that
they are great money-savers.
1t must not be thought for one mo-
ment that the merchandise offered for
sale is in any way shoddy. On the con-
trary, they are new and clean and
every way typical of an up-to-date and
reliable dry goods store.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
A Typewriter Expert.

Should your typewriter need repair
ing, rebuilding or cleaning (any make)
consult Charles j. Allen, 81 East
Chase street. Mr.. Allen has been en-
gagged in this particular line of work
for over twelve years, and has lately
come to Pensacola for the purpose of
permanently instituting a general
typewriter repair shop. His work is
backed by himself.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
NEW SUITS FILED.

The following new suit was FLED
yesterday in the Office of the cIerN NJ
the circiii+ rrur--
Repton State Bank VS.. Santa Rosa
County Log Co., damages $500; Max
We u NHsOn, attUInsys H.. .i-----...
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Coino "a III. Mask aaII,

When in a Mardi Gras town, do as
the others are doing. Miss l.. Thomp-
son, Al South Palafox street, can sup
ply you with anything in masks or
costumes. In the heart of town your
wants can be supplied in a moment
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
Pies. Cakes. Rolls. Etc.

Dinitry Brothers cafe, across from
the postoffbce, is first class in every
respect. You can find anything to eat
there you may desire. Pies, cakes,
rolls and coffee are specialties, the
pastry and other goodies" being
made on the premises.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
a RefUtation-

have been requested by Hon. J. D
Goss. supervisor Of registration, to
say that, despite the current rumor
ne has not announced. nor had he
ever anv intention of announcing, for
either the office CT clerk of the Grim.
inal court Or clerk of the circuit
court.
Mr.. Goss further said that at the
DroDer time he would announce for
reelection as supervisor of regfstra-
ton, subject, OF course. to the vote OF
the people. in the event that his
books were found to be correct in
every Getai1, which in itself should
warrant his once more filing the in.
cum bency.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03

Leslie E. Brooks, the well-known
real estate dealer, has a legitimate
proposition to submit to every visitor
to Pensacola, by which he will return
to them the money spent in coming
to Pensacola for Mard Eras. This is
no catch-penny scheme, as little in
vestiga9ion Will prove.
His address is 112 South Palafox
street, between Rosnsna and Intenden-
cha streets, east side of street
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
One of the New Drinks

Sold in Pensacola is known as Pepsi
Cola a soft drink, better known as
a refreshing tonic, guaranteed to re
lieve that tired feeling 1t is man
ufactured by the Pepsi-Cola Bottling
company, of New Bern, n. G., and o
bottled exclusively here by Jacob
Lipps, 136 East Intendencia street
This pleasant and healthful -beverag
is sold by the bottle, case, and at all
fountains.
Should you feel a trif1e exhausted
after sightseeing try bottle or a
glass.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
A Remarkable Opportunity.

At the Clutter Music House (the
largest and Oldest music house in the
state of F1orida), 112-114 South Pal
afox street. you viii find magnifi-
cent selection of new Edison phono-
graph records. You are cordially in
vited to make their showrooms your
headquarters today and listen to the
concert, and incidently inspect the
$3.50 and $500 pianos they are selling
today for S275 They are O. K, will
be shipped direct to your home,
freight prepaid. and you may have
long time payments You cannot do
as we'll in your own town.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03

Don't talk to Us about politics and
candidates now. We are otherwise and
better engaged. King Priscus has the
call.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-03
eenteel, up-.o-da.e, star Theatre.
Confetti

Has tendency, more or less, to sol
linen. After yours has been soiled by
direct contact with a number of hand
fuls of confetti, remember that at
the haberdashery of d. and |. Mayer,
Merchants hotel building. your needs
will be attended to. Besides carry
ing a full line of gents furnishings,
some natty designs will be seen IN
spring styles in mems apparel.