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Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03
PANAMA CITY. FLA. SEPT. 3. 1908
Three Cheers and a Tiger.

The PILOT feels like resurrecting
its red and black rooster and allow
ing him to again crow for the "whole
bay country" for after many weeks
effort, and years of waiting, our bay
country has at last received attention
from the "powers that be-" and we
have a regular daily mail service.
Persistent and aggressive action
upon the part of the PILOT, with per-
sonal appeals to the officials has re-
suited in the initiating of daily SER
vice between Panama City and the
outside world, thus putting the bay
country in touch, in business and
social way, with the remainder of the
world.
AS briefly stated in our last issue the
End Assistant Post Master General
upon learning of the conditions here
forthwith wired the District Superin-
tendent to establish the service at
once, and on Thursday last the first
regular mail came in over the road.
At the same time our postmaster re-
ceived notice that he would receive
and dispatch three sacks daily, Sun
d ay included, for such points as will
give this section prompt and efficient
service, and to report promptly any
Irregularities.
By Saturday last the service had
become that settled that the Pensa-
cola and Atlanta dailies reached here
at p. m. of the day they were issued;
letters from Chicago came through in
a trifie over 4S hours; East Florida
mail in less than Is hours, and from
other points in a most satisfactory
manner.
1t must be borne in mind that it
will take the postal clerks and post
masters a littly time to become ia
miliar with the routing of the mail to
secure it's prompt transportation to
this point, that promptness in hand
ling the mail from the railroad to our
post Office must be looked to, and
minor details worked out, but all that
will come in brief time. In the
meantime the PILOT extends the
thanks of this entire section, to the
End Assistant Post Master General
and others, for what has already been
accomplished in the matter.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03
KehOe-MayS Contest.

Judge Malone, of Quincy, has de-
patriot Mays. The predictions
naturally arising from environment
may possibly have been a deciding
factor in this judgment. However
nothing else was expected by the
friends of Mr. KehOe.
Though probably immfterial SO far
as the final adjudication of the case
is concerned, it does emphazise the
fact that our primary system does not
fulfill its promise or purpose.
Democracy demands that the cleo
torate alone shall select their repre-
sentatives. To admit that any power
other than the people may do this is
to deny the eternal truths of demo-
cracy.
In the coordinate branches of our
Government, Legislative, Executive,
and Judicial, every safe guard has
been thrown about them SO that no
one GTdIlCn SHOulu NC IIllCI III CN W IL II
or administered by either of the
others"
President Roosevelt, of the EXecu-
tive Depa tment, has been most right
fully censured for attempting 10 die
tate to, and control both the Judiciary
and Legislatures branchas of our gov
eminent. Is it not equally as disas-
trous to a perpetuation of our Demo
cratic institutions for the Judiciary
to assume the duties or privileges of
the Legislative or Executive bran
ches?
If our present primary law be lille
gal let the courts so decide; if it be a
legal method of selecting candidates
for Office, let the voice of the people
as therein lawfully expressed under
the law, be final, and free from the
delays, subtle technicalitieS, quib-
bling, and the generally unsatisfac-
tory administration of Justice of the
present day.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03

and business is only derived from
building up industries. And there
never was more fruitful field for
such an upbuildjng than can be found
in the young undeveloped state of
Florida.
Right here on St Andrews Bay we
have possibilities in the way of need
ed industries that would warrant a
population of some thousands. Other
points in the state are similarly sit
uated. Nor is it necessary to have a
large capital. The best capital one
can have is energy, perseverance, and
experience. a forceful combination
of these ensure success in any pOr-
ton of the Lower South, and especi-
ally in this section.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03
Preparing For Improvements.

The railroads of the country are
planning betterments and additions
OF track, equipment and terminals,
and as soon as confidence is restored
and capital is made to feel secure
against unjust attacks there will be a
volume of new work under way which,
in comparison, will dwarf even the
enormous magnitude of the year 1907.
Severe as have been the cOnse-
| quences of the financial cOnvulsiOn of
| last fall, there are thousands of evil
dences to be found of latent forces in
! industry and commerce which are
anXiOusly awaiting the proper OppOr-
tunity for energetic and sustained
activity. Great as was the general
advancement of this country between
1897 and 1907, the advancementw which
! it promises to attain in the next de-
! cade will be of far greater proportions.
! Population is increasing with great
gains each year, and the demands for
! food, clothing and all supplies and
materials are constantly and steadily
swelling. Notwithstanding the pres
ent depression, these factors are
causing increases even now in certain
lines and are the firm foundations
upon which our economic fabric con
fidentally rests. If the people and
their representative are governed by
discretion in their attitude toward
public questions and in their dealings
with them, there can be no doubt of
the early and complete revival of all
business and its start upon another
long period of success. -ManufaStgg-
ers Record.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03
just Visitors"

y stranger within our gates noting
the large numbers congregated upon
the dock and about the hotel asked
a citizen who they all were. The
answer was, "Just Visitors
The citizens brief reply held a far
deeper import than the two words
would imply He saw in them the
lilies of the field, (which toll not
neither do they spin" at least for
Panama City. They come like birds
of passage, enjoy the beauties of the
location, breathe in the health yield
ing ozone, and return from whence
they came.
No place ever achieved any size or
prominence just from touring visitors.
There may be seasons of the year
when they congregate in such num-
bers as to make an appreciable popu-
lation, but when the season ends popu
lation and prosperity ends also.
What any town must have to be-
come prosperous at all times, is
resident population. That implies a
business to support the population,
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03

The next convention of the Lakes
tO-the-Gulf Deep Waterway AssOcia-
ton will be held in Chicago on OctO-
Der I, s, and 9, and from all accounts
1t will be the largest and most repre-
sentative gathering of this body that
has yet been held, even surprising.
it is anticipated, the Memphis con-
vention of last year, which was adj
dressed by President Roosevelt. AL
ready 80 States have appointed dele
cations to attend, and, in addition to
these, delegates will be sent this year
by many of the various trade assOcia
tons and commercial bodies. The
sessions of the convention will be
held in the Auditorium, which has a
seating capacity of 5000, and this will
be none too large, as it is claimed
that from indications at least 5000
delegates will be in attendance
Manufacturers Record,
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03
Land Values Under Truck Raising

\ noteworthy feature f the success
which has followed truck raising in
the South is the effect which it has
had on land values. j. II. Cooper of
Orange county, Florida, in an inter
view in the Anderson IS. c. Mail
stated that it is not uncommon for
truck growers in that State to clear
from $1,000 to S1400 an acre year,
and as a result of this the price of
land mas greatly increased, the quota
ton ranging from $4,000 to $4,000 an
acre. OF course, he added, all of the
trucking land does not bring these
high prices, but they are the figures
at which the land is held by some in
that section who are getting these
large net returns from their crops,
and to whom the land is worth that
much.
This same story, borne out b. facts,
is being told in many different sec
tons of the South where truck raising
has been successfully taken up, and
it invariably follows that these lands
Immediately increase in value accord
ing to the net returns received from
them. The South is endowed by
nature with a soil and climate espe-
cially adapted to truck raising. and
as this is grown when the Northern
States are in the grasp of winter, the
very highest prices are always OBJ
tainable; in fact, this has proven SO
profitable that not only are the
farmers of the South devoting them
selves more and more to truck grow
ing, but many others are coming from
differ ent sections of the country to
engage in this industry. Manufac-
Iurers Record.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-09-03
Only direct Rail Route from Central South Alabama
and Georgia to the GULF COAST
SCHEDULE TAKING EFFECT JULY 18th, 1908.

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The Washington times., 1908-01-28
Effect of White Plague
On Business Interests.

used instead Of whisky with the same
effect.
The ingredients are inexpensive and
can be purchased without trouble at
any good drug store. To avoid subsd-
tuition Of some inferior pine product for
the Virgin Oil Of Pine, It is better to
purchase each separately and mix them
at home.
The genuine Virgin oil OF Pine is put
up for dispensing. only ia H-ounco
vials. each vial securely sealed in a
round wooden case with an engraved
wrapper showing plainly the name
Virgin oil Of Pine compound pure.
guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act Of June 80. 1906, Serial No. 45l. pre-
pared only by Leach Chemical Co, Gin
Cinnati, Ohio. Be sure TO get the gen
Uine. as the oil sold in bulk and cheap
limitations put out 10 reseu- bic Virgin
oil Of Pine In name and style OF pack
age are ineffective. being largely com
posed Of a distHlation Of pine needles.
or leaves. instead Of from the pine tree
proper.
These pine needle oils are not intended
for internal use. and when taken In
ternally usually cause nausea Their
use is mainly onhned TO the manufac-
ture of soap and similar purposes,
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

store for an hour, against which he was
warned The result was a relapse,
which proved much more severe than
the frs attack, and ended fatally.
Progressive Business Man.
In the death of Mr.. Gait the city
ioses one Of its most progressive and
popular business men. He was always
at the front Of every movement that
had 10 do with the welfare OF the bust
ness community. in the recent work OF
the retail trade committee Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce he. as vice chairman.
was one OF the most enthusiastic sup
pOTters Of the movement. He gave
freely both money and personal effort to
make It a success.
This IS typical OF the man If ell his
relations with others in their Efforts TO
benefit the community. To the de hands
OF the Board OF Trade, the old Jobbers
and Shippers Association, and Business
Mems Association. and later u the
Chamber OF Commerce, he was prompt
to respond with his money and time.
Mr.. Gait was a vestrymau of St.
Thomas Episcopal Church. He sue
ceeded his uncle, the late William Gait
IS director of the Arlington Fire Insur-
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

The world seems TO be awakening to Il
sense Of the effect that the dread white
plague has upon business and financial
conditions. This IS seen in the efforts
OF many large manufacturers TO check
the spread Of the disease among en-
ployes by creating more sanitary. son-
ditions in the shops. and educating
their people 10 proper care In the
homes.
Consumption is AN insiduous disease,
often taking a Lold on its victim be-
fore there is even the slightest suspi-
clon OF its presence. 1t frequently hap
pens that an apparently inconsequen-
tial cold proves the starting point Of
the deadly scourge.
A cold should never be neglected.
When first manifested a teaspoonfuI OF
the following mixture. taken every
four hours, VIII break It over night:
Mix two ounces OF gIycerine with a
half ounce OF Virgin or Of Pine and a
half pint OF good whisky. Take in tea
spoonful doses every four hours Il is
claimed this mixture viii cure any
cough that IS durable. Five ounces OF
uncture Cinchona compound can DO
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
Head of Jewelry House
Established More Than
Century Ago.

The news OF the death OF Norman
Gait early this morning was q great
shock to a host Of frieT 2 among the
business men of this city. It had been
generally known that Mr.. Gait was SUI
fer5ng from a very. severe attack OF
grip, which his physician had termed
Russian Influenza. but that he would
succumb 70 the disease was entirely I'M
expected. He died at 1890 o'clock this
morning at his home, 1893 Twentieth
street northwest,
Although not feeling we'll Mr.. Gait
attended 10 his duties as head OF the
jeweIry firm OF Gait & Bro. until Christ
mas Eve. He old not return TO the store
on the day after Christmas, and was
reported 10 be at home with the grip.
Just after New Year Day, however. he
felt sufficiently strong TO come TO the
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
NOT TO BE BLAMED.

Yes. Germany has turned ont
great many musicians. and is stiu turn
ing them out
wen, can you blame her?''-Cassells-
Journal.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
MANY CONVERSIONS
At HAMLINE CHURCH
The Rev. Thomas Harrison
Moves Congregation
to Tears.

Great interest has been manifest in
the revival at Hamline Methodist Epis-
copal Church and the beginning Of the
third weeks exercises last evening was
marked by more enthusiasm and
larger attendance than ever. Many
conversions were made. IN addition to
the chorus singing, Mrs. Aonzo Twee-
dale sang effectively Face to Face"
The Rev. Thomas Harrison's exhorta-
ton was based on the text Behold I
stand at the door and knock. and II
any man hear my voice and open the
door, viii come in
Mr.. Harrison's sermon was forcefUl
and affecting, and resulted in many per-
sons focIing to the altar 10 profess
their faith.
"Devotees Of pleasure" said the Rev.
Harrison, where are you tonight? I
say to you in the words Of Amos. Pre-
rare to meet thy Cod and in the words
of Isaiah, SET thy house IN order! So
many come TO the close of life with
confusion. The future 10 them seems
uncertain. Two things are certain,
however, brevity of life and nearness
of death. Christ says. Seek, knock. ask,
and We shall have peace ana pardon
Jesus will give you peace and salvation
now"
The Rev. Dir. HaTrlson's impassioned
sermon last night, ike all of mis- pre-
ceding ones, deeply moved his audience,
and men, women, and children wept
while he preached.
The members OF the church welcomed
their pastor the Rev. Charles +.
Guthrie back TO the pulpit last night
after an absence Of ten days during
which he suffered from the grip. The
pastor said he vas glad to be back
among his fold, and 70 hear OF the many
conversions made by the Rev, Mr. Har-
rfson. At the close Of the services a re-
ception was held by the Rev. Mr..
Guthrie.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

ance Company. and was a member Of
the Shiidren's Hospital Board, of when
his father, Mathew W. Gait. was presi-
dent. He was a director Of the Com
mercial National Bank the Chamber or
Commerce, and the Board OF Trade.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

FOR NEW ARHORT

Provision for an armory for the Dis
trict National Guard TO cost 81 10000 Is
contained ia a bill introduced in the
House today by Representative Cole.
The bin provides that the nortnerly
norton OF the Government reservation
bounded by B street north b street
south. Seventh street west, and Sixth
street west, known as Armory square
be dedicated as site for the armOry
A commission is provided TO draw the
plans for the building. IT is to be com
Dosed OF the Assistant Secretary a.
War. the commander OF the Dlstric-
militia. and the officer in charge of pub
lie buildings and groun6sS
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
TNENTY-FOUR LIVES
LOST IN STORMS
Coast From Delaware TO
Gulf StreWn With
Wreckage.
Overdue Steamer Reaches
Boston After Terrible
Voyage.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Sin the
most terrific hurricanes that have swept
the Atlantic coast for years, at least
twenty-four lives have been lost, and It
is feared today that there will be addi-
lions to the death list when all reports
are in.
Twenty sailors and four women on
four barges being tOwed from Baltimore
to this city have been lost within sight
OF the Delaware Capes. Steamers which
have arrived here say the wind blow
at times at the rate Of a hundred miles
an hour. The captains say that the
coast, from the Breakwater to the Gulf,
is strewn with wreckage.
The Norwegian steamer Cecilia. from
Canalet, Colombia, via Turks Island,
reported encounters with water spouts
reaching 1,JOO feet in height.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
Bonn Here in 1868.

He was born IN Washington, April 80
1869. he prepared for college at Emer.
son Institute. and then went to the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Shortly after
being graduated he entered the jeweiry
business with his father, and, In 1895,
married Miss Edith Boiling, daughter
or the late Judge w. II. Boiling, of
Wythevilie. Va Mr.. Gait is survived
by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Reginald
Fendall, and a brother, Sterling Cali.
both OF this city.
The jewelry business Of Gait & Bro
at 1l07 Pennsylvania avenue, OF which
he was the head, is one OF the Oldest
houses in the city. It YVES established
in Alexandria in 1902 by James Gait
VINO was born in Carroll county Md
Since then IL has been handed down
from father TO son, and always COnC let
ed by one of the Gait family.
In 1925 the house moved to Washing
ton and located on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. In 1868 the present location was
taken.
After the death in 1877 of the founder.
James Gait. the business was conducted
by his sons, NJ. W. and William Gait
under the name OF Gait a. Bro. William
withdrew in 1873, and NJ w. in 1880,
both having since died. and, two broth
ers Of Norman. Charles E and w. A
Gait also having died. Norman Gait be-
came sole owner.
The house boasts the patronage -
nearly every President OF the United
States from Jefferson to Roosevelt. and
OF great men from every land in the
past century.
Sterling Gait. Norman Cats brother,
IS the proprietor and editor of the
Chronicle. OF Emmetsburg. Frederick
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

county. Md Mr.. Gait said that a de-
cjsiOn as 10 the future conduct OF the
business OF Gait & Bro. had not yet
been decided upon.
Funeral services will be held at St
Thomas Episcopal Church ThursdaH
afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, The intel
TDent will be private at oak Hul-
Cuno H Rudolph. president Of the
Board Of Trade; Scott G. Bone, J.
Whit Heron. John G. Davidson, and
W. II Moses will attend as representa-
tfyes Of the board.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Jan. 2S.-The
British steamship Earl of Carrick, ar
irving from Shields, brought Capt. T.
Z. Harper and eight men Of the three
masted schooner Helen G. Mosely,
which was abandoned waterlogged.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

BOSTON. Jan. 2S.-Spllntered and
raxed from stem to stern by hurri-
canes. the long overdue steamer Wini-
fred. Capt. J. NJ. Kelly, twenty-six days
from Fowey. Eng, locked here with
her crew Of Jwenty-three men thor
oughly exhausted.
The ship ran into q succession of bur
ricanes, which kept the decks buried
most of the time. one of the crew was
injured and at times tons of water
flooded the engine room, until the en-
gineers and fremon labOred waist deep
sn bTinr.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28

PROVIDENCE. r. /. Jan. 2S.-Their
last act a successful attempt TO save
the crew Of the tug n. +. Scully from
drowning, four men and two women per-
ished off Delaware breakwateT last Sat
urday morning. where the barge White
Band. bound from Newport News for
this city, sank during the terrible gale
which swept the coast.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
The beans, the tomato sauce and the
pork are baked so minutes together

It is thus that we get the delicious blend.
Our beans you just fresh and as savory as
when they of ovens Pug the hot
and steamng meal Is ready to serve In ten minutes.
And such mesll You don't know how good baked
beans be until you try Van Camps.
10, Is and 20f per can.
Van Camp P :king Company EndianspoEsgLn4.
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
Schools and Colleges.

The new law passed by Congress
fOrbidding railroad operators working
more than nine hours q day has
created a demand for about 10000
more telegraph operators than can now
be secured Railroad wires are cut
intn the IaIagranhE Denartmant OF
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
Van Camps pork and beans
baked with tomato sauce

We only the choicest of Michigan beans The
whites the plumpest the selected byhand
We only vineripened tomatoes, AID costs
FIVE times what sauce is sold for.
We use seven spices to season 1t.
That is why our beans mealy and nutty. All
sauce has that sparkling zest
The Washington times., 1908-01-28
Beans are the choicest of Natures
foods when they are rightly cooked

They are 23% nitrogenous-645 nutrir1ent. They are
nutritious than wheat
Beans and wheat have about the food value.
note what difference in cost.
Instead of once week, you will beans every dag
when you learn how delicious they can be.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-07
PLUNGES TO DEATH.
Rich Inventor in New York Falls
Seven Stories.
He Was Manufacturer Of Moving
Picture Machines and Was Pros
Henry Miles, wealthy manufac-

Henry Miles, wealthy manufac-
turer of moving picture apparatus,
in New York Thursday night met
instant death when he plunged
down seven stories to the rear of
tte Concord Hall Apartments. ct the
Northeast corner of One Hundred
and Nineteenth street and Riverside
Drive.
Miles lived with his brother, Her
bert, on the seventh floor. It is
said that for several years he has
suffered severely from insomnia,
but it is not known whether this af-
fected his mind sufficiently to cause
him to commit suicide.
The mans brother said last night
that Henry had also suffered from
epileptic fits, and that it was during
one of these that he in some manner
plunged over the sill Of the rear
window of the apartments, and land
ed in the court below.
Miles was forty years old and un-
married. His fall was not witness
ed by any one except his brother.
The body went straight down and
landed on the head, which crushed
instantly. Death was instantane-
Gus.
A surgeon was called from j..
Hood Wright Hospital and after a
short examination said that there
was no need for doctor. The po-
lice were notified and ordered that
the body be kept in the court until
the Coroner took action.
In the room which the man occu-
pied it was found that for two
months he had been keeping a diary.
This little volume set forth, day by
day, and sometimes hour by hour,
the inventors mental and physical
condition, the number of times he
had suffered severely form the ma
lady and other facts in connection
with his daily life.
The last entry in this diary was
marked down at 1912 p. m. We'd
nesday. was at 1880 according
to the brother, that he fell from the
window.
None of the tenants were given
knowledge of the tragedy Wednes-
day night, It being feared that many
might spend the remainder of the
evening elsewhere. But when the
police arrived and the ambulance
changed up, some Of them learned
of the affair. There was no panic
however.