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The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
FROM The NATIONAL CAPITOL
Our Special Correspo pondent Writes EntertanngIy
Of Things at Washington.

Congress has adjourned it's short
but tumultuous holiday ses-
sion. The presidents message, in
which congress was severely taken
to task for circumscribing the ac-
tivities of the detective bureau,
aroused the legislative body on the
second day of the session. Since
that time the president has been
sending a continuous stream of
messages to the capitol. A carica-
turist in one Of the daily papers
had half-page picture giving a
birdseye view of Pennsylvania Av-
enue filled with wagons at full
speed bulging with enormous mes
sages from the White House to the
Legislative branch Of the govern
ment, and there was no more exag-
geration in the picture than in most
caricatures. The final days Of the
Roosevelt administration will sure
ly sustain the reputation for siren
uosness and there will be no politi-
cal or social rest until after the 4th
of March.
The last message of the president
is one recommending a change Of
government for the District of Co.
lumbia. AS is pretty we'll known,
the elective franchise is unknown
in the district. The government
here is by three commissioners ap-
pointed by the president. The
three headed concern has proved
very unsatisfactory to many sub
stantial burghers doing business or
living here. They do not want
representative government with an
unrestricted ballot to every male
resident of q years Of age. That
would let in the colored population
of ,OOO-the largest colored pop
ulation, by the way, of any city in
the world. Negro suffrage was
tried here more than thirty years
ago when the district had a govern
or, a legislature and a representa-
tive in congress. But, all the
same, Washington is not satisfied
with it's triumvirate government.
The president knows it and he has
recommended to congress change
in the form of government for the
District of Columbia, and, should
his recommendation be adopted
Washington will have a single gov
ernor.
The president first calls attention
to the rapid increase of population
in the national capital, which he
says has recently greatly altered
1social conditions necessitating chan
ges in the machinery of it's admin
istration. He suggests that sin
ole executive head would increase
efficiency, fix responsibility and
eliminate delays and uncertainties
such as exist under the present
. system. Whether congress will
pay any closer attention to the
presidents recommendations with
reference to the District of Colum.
bia than it has to his many Other
recent recommendations is a prob
lematical question.
An executive order has beer
signed by the president prescribing
a physical test for the officers an6
men of the marine corps. They
will be required to walk fifty miles
In three days or in twenty hours
actual marching time, and they
must do this at least once in TIVE
years.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
Notice to Taxpayers

The tax books for Jefferson town
ship are now in my hands for col
lections. Pay before January l and
you escape the penalty.
L. E. HAMILTON,
Township Collector.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26

The Modern Brotherhood lodge
will install new officers on Saturday
night, January 2 At the conclu-
sion of the work oysters will be
served in the banquet room and it
is hoped all members viii be pres
ent.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come and Go
During the Week

Mrs. Fannie Maybee is here visit
ing relatives and friends.
Ira Peer is here from Scottsvillc,
Kansas, visiting his parents on
route two.
0. A. Hendricks will clean and
press that suit of clothes to your
satisfaction.
Mrs. Roy Maybee is here from
Texas visiting Mrs. H. E. Maybee
and family.
P. F. Felt and Mrs. Fifeld are
visiting s. L. Felt and family at
Salina, Kansas.
Sheriff Anderson was in Laclede
on business last Saturday and call
ed on The BLADE.
Mrs. Luella Hoskins and son,
Lee, of Kansas City, are visiting
Mrs. FL. E. Brown.
Edgar Agin came down from
Wheeling and spent last Sunday
with home folk and friends.
Mrs. Bessie Newland came up
from Bevier Wednesday to visit her
mother, Mrs. H. E. Brown.
Miss Emma Gould left Tuesday
night to spend a month with her
sister at Hillsdale, Michigan.
Oliver Dye, station agent for the
Burlington at Callao, is spending
the holidays at his home here.
Internal Revenue Collector Allen
came up from st. Louis Wednes-
day to spend Christmas at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Bigger came
up from Hannibal Tuesday evening
on visit to relatives and friends. ~
here to spend the holidays with
home folk at the Foreman house.
Miss Grace Wilson is home from
Winona Lake, Ind, to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. N. Wilson.
Mrs. H. e. Foster left Wednes-
day to join her husband at Wheat
land, Wyoming. Mrs. Foster is in
the west for his health.
Mrs. J. T. Wandless of Boards
town, ILL.,, is spending the holidays
with her mother, Mrs. James Gable,
and family on route two.
J. G.. Clinefelter, route one, sent
in a dollar Wednesday to renew
THE BLADE another year to his
brother, A. B. Clinefelter, st. JOS
eph, Mo.
H. G. Baird has traded out his
interest in the livery barn at Sum-
ner and has returned to Laclede to
make his home with his son Frank
and family on route three.
Mrs. Murtis jackson returned to
her home at Sheridan, Wyoming,
on Thursday of last week after a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. M. Wroe, on route three.
Misses Ora Walker and Susie
Benson and Francis Englehart are
home from Missouri Wesleyan col
lege, Cameron, spending the holi-
days with their parents and friends.
Phares Shive sent in a dollar
this week to continue THE BLADE
another year to him at Crossett,
Arkansas, and accompanies it with
best wishes to his many Laclede
friends.
Geo. l.. Kranz returned home
from Eckelson, North Dakota,
Wednesday and reports. his mother
somewhat better when he left but
considering her age and the nature
of her ailment there is no hopes of
her recovery.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
M. E. Church Notes

Miss Lou Burke has been ap-
pointed to take charge of the cradle
roll department of the Sunday
school.
The pastor will have charge of
the class taught by Miss Emma
Gould during her absence while
visiting in Michigan.
Miss Susie Benson and Mr..
Francis Englehart, who are attend
ing the Missouri Wesleyan at Cam
eron, have returned home for their
holiday vacation and were present
at the Sunday services.
There was splendid attendance
at the Sunday school last Sunday
morning. We are nearing the
much coveted number-2O0, as
there were 181 present. The col
lection was good, amounting to
$6.14.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark have left us
for their winter trip. While we
shall miss them from their ever
faithful duties in their church
work we wish them "God-speed"
and a pleasant time while sojourn-
ing in the Sunny South"
Ladies don't forget that the For
eign Missionary Society will meet
in the home Of Mrs. Clay Wednes-
day afternoon. The meeting will
be an interesting one as we are to
display our knowledge through the
mystery box, which will be one Of
the entertaining features of the af-
ternoon. We desire to have good
representation of the ladies present
at the meeting.
An Epworth league institute will
convene at Chillicothe the 29-31 Of
December. The meeting promises
good things all u11o way onrvuen'
Several men of note will be present
to inspire all leaguers with their
suggestions and observations. The
services will close with a watch
night meeting. The Misses Mar
guerite Englehart and Jennie Cal
loud will 60 as delegates from the
Laclede chapter.
The Epworth League was presid-
ed over by Miss Mable Kraft in a
very creditable manner. The at
tendance was good and all seemed
willing to assist in making the
meeting interesting. The follow
ing are the newly elected officers
for the ensuing year: Marguerite
Englehart, president; Jennie Cal
loud, 1st vice, department of spirit
ual work; Mira Cook, End vice,
department of world evangelism;
Ethel Kent, 3rd vice, department
of mercy and help; Maud Matsel,
4th vice, department. of literary
and social work; Agnes Thompson,
secretary; Ralph Gates, treasurer;
Kathryn Harter, organist; VIM.
Kraft, chorister. Next Sunday
evening the service will be of un-
usual interest and a cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to be pres
ent. The following is the program:
instrumental Music
-------------K Kathryn Harter
Song -------------L League
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
Some Evening Reveries.

CIOoC' 1AuOCuCL IlIlC- C-0UOIO VI 1IAC
is in view and we shall, in all hu-
man probability, pass it and strug-
gle on to the next. As we sit at
our desk and pen this short epistle
to the young, we wonder if any
thing we may write will cause them
to think more seriously of all that
life means to them and the brief
period that is given them to i'm
prove it. The boy makes the man,
the girl the woman. My boy, how
do you want to be remembered by
the people after you are gone, as a
Lincoln or as a Booth? My girl,
what position do you wish to occu-
py in the hearts of the people with
whom you have lived? You are
the moulders Of your own destinies.
You can make them what you will.
1t rests with you whether your
name shall go down in history
honored or cursed, or whether it
shall pass into oblivion as soon as
the earth has hidden your mortal
remains. Now is the time to
choose. There are only two roads
to travel; one leads to happiness
and honor, the other to sorrow or
degradation. We suppose you want
to travel the first mentioned. Are
you doing it? AS the apprentice
works at his task and each succeed
ing day turns out work more per-
feet than on the preceding one, so
should we make each succeeding
year of our lives more perfect.
Are we doing this? Do we take
time during the hurry and hustle
Of the holiday season to review our
work Of the year and see wherein
we have made mistakes, jotting
avoided in the future? That boy
would never have become perfect
workman if he did not avoid the
mistakes Of yesterday. We must
never make the same mistake twice,
and, in order to guard against do
ing so, we must look back and find
the mistakes we have made. Will
you do this, boys and girls? Will
you rest from your play and jollity
for Just little season between now
and January 1, 1909, and recall
those indiscreet words, those hasty
actions that will prove stumbling
blocks in the way of your becoming
strong, helpful men and women,
honored and loved by all for your
noble character? Will you do it?
Is she not the very sparkle and
sunshine of life? A woman who is
happy because she can't help it.,
whose smiles even the coldest
sprinkle of misfortune cannot dam
pen. Men make terrible mistake
when they marry for beauty, for
talents or for style. The sweetest
wives are those who possess the
magic secret of being contented
under any circumstances. Rich or
poor, high or low, makes no differ
ence; the bright little fountain OF
10y bubbles up just as musically IN
their hearts. Do they live in log
cabin, the fire that leaps upon its
humble hearth becomes brighter
I than the gilded chandeliers in an
Aladdin palace. Where is the
stream of life so dark and unpro-
pitious that the sunshine of hap
py face falling on the turbid tide
will not wake an answering CLEAN?
Why, these. joyful, good-tempered
people don't know half the good
they do.
II Notice to Taxpayers
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26
FoFSaIe

One Winchester pump gun No.
u; one-half dozen live decoy
ducks. ]. II. Brown.
The Laclede blade., 1908-12-26

Having decided not TO move 10
Laclede, l offer my residence prop
erty, known as the Ed. Hendrick-
son property, for sale. Three lots,
a fiye-room house, also summer
kitchen, fine cave, well and cistern,
lots of fruit of all kinds. Must
sell at once. Address L. T. Mon
nett, Moberly, Mo.
List your properties with Jones
& Rankin.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-07

pan should have bounced down
upon us while all the police were
busy on this Vanderbilt Sheeny
case. The papers don't say
whether they were guarding
them from Count Sheeny or the
rabble. | need one of them
"stomacherS" when read about
this thing they call wedding in
high life. Now if the Count had
had a bottle of Hoyt'S German
cologne poured down them red
breecheS wOuldn t he have smell
ed sweet: We know the count
was Just too cute for anything in
them red brooches. Wouldn't |
look cunning in red knee breech-
es: | don't believe old Carnegie
would put mp with capers like
this wedding. for he seems to be
about the most sensible old cod
er that hangs out with the upper
crust Well. to sum the thing
up. if this had been a girl of mine
| would have felt like taking Il
board to her and placing a No. Q
boot just below the top of the red
breeches and just under the
pretty blue coat. Wouldn YOU:
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-07
Epworth League Entertainment.


The Senior tpWorth League OF
the NJ. +. church took possession
OF the delightful home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. y. Park FRIDAY evening
TOR a well Planned ana oeH@h1uI
social gathering. Members OF
the League ana those trends VINO
We're fortunate enough TO be able
to accept an invitation We're
charmlngIy entertained with
games and contests ana tun lag
&ed not a moment.
In the hall guests wed with
each other to properly label Nus
tratonN Tor advertisements cur
from magazines. Another room
contained an art gallery type
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-07
A Land Bargain.

Will trade for Canyon City res
idence property 100 acres all
good valley land in the artesian
belt Of New Mexico, six miles Of
Lake Arthur. There is a good
thing in this for somebody. APP
ply at News office.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-07
Szychenyi.va Wedding.
e.. +. Cowling)


ported to be a real live Count
with big Count Schenyi
(Sheeny). The affair was pulled
off with great pomp and oStenta-
ton but without the presence of
Archbishop Forley, much to the
regret of the old lady Vanderbilt,
This prominent Catholic, hOwev-
er, gave his consent and sent one
of his SubordinateS to perform
this fantastic farce, as this anN-
ious American girl had agreed to
pay this titled nOnentity $1,000
10000 if he would marry her. 1t
is reported that Count Sheeny
held out for a larger sum of this
filthy lucre but during the nego-
tiation old Commodore Wander
bilt turned over in his grave and
cried and Gladys would not come
across with any more. Gladys,
protiting by some of the girls
experiences who have already
felt the cold feet of nobility; has
a string to the purchase price Of
this little count which permits
her to pull it back in case she at-
forwards finds out (and she wild
that he i not the real thing or
hot mustard that he claims to
be. Yes. he j. only permitted to
put his Fingers on the income of
this -, 100000 and if in a few
months she gets 50 she can't
stomach this Dago then she can
come back to her ma and bring
the stuff that makes the mare
go" and also buys counts. We
also notice from the press dis
patches that the old lady Van
was sorely and sadly disappoint-
ed because of the tameness OF
the affair. The Archbishop was
not there to administer the holy
water and to kiss the bride and
lend dignity to a lot OF other tom
foolery that tickles the upper
crust" but makes sensible peo-
pie act like they had a dose of
ipecac, and all because Gladys
would not in further cOnSidera-
ton Of this titled Hun depart
from the religion Of her father
and embrace Catholicism. Well,
Gladys had a little more horse
sense than one would suppose
she had. Judging from her other
conduct in this lamentable affair
We notice that this Sheeny or
Dago was dressed in red breech-
IS with yellow braid up and down
the legs. a blue coat with @ew
gaws and tasselS Of gold, and at
his side proudly swung jeweled
nilted sword encased in a scab-
bard Of gold. Gee whiz, don't
you know this made old Wander
Dilt groan in his coffin to see this
DagO cayorting around with his
daughter in this kind Of a rigging
after demanding that She touch .
the pen 10 the tune Of -. 900, 900. .
Well, this amount OF money
might make some of Us cayort
around and marry most anybody. .
Amt it grand 10 be an American .
citizen so We can pay tribute to
the infant industries, so the trust .
daughter can buy Da- .
goes with red brooches: We no /.
tee a long list Of very costly .
presents but they are all little .
-rinkets that Gladys can put in
her pocket or stocking in case
life with the little Sheeny be
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-07

Green ground bone for sale.
Nothing better for fowls.
CA,rYO, MARKET.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
WEST FLORIDA
At CONVENTION
Senator w. H. Milton Will
Be One of the Party
from Here.

Another prominent Floridian who
VIII attend the. Democratic conven-
ton at Denver is Senator w. II. Mil
ton Of Mariana. Senator Milton
viii help make up West FlOridas
delegation in the special through car
which leaves Pensacola on the night
of July l and space has already been
reserved for him in il.
Present indications are that West
Florida will send the biggest delega-
ton to Denver that will go from any
section O. Florida. In fact. West
Florida will go there with colors fly
ing
With the party will be Delegates
Frank l.. Mayes and John T. G..
Crawford, the latter the youngest
delegate who has ever gone TO a ma
tional convention from Florida and
the youngest from anywhere this
year. T. Albert jennings, Floridas
new national committeeman, will be
prominent figure in the party.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
NJ MILAN To
HIS FRIENDS
He Thanks Them for Their
Support at Recent Pri-
mary Election.

To the Public.
/ take this means of thanking my
many friends for the support they
gave me during the recent campaign
and for the votes they cast on the
day of the primary. / also appreci-
ate the many expressions of personal
friendship which / have received
since the announcement of the result.
While ! did not receive the nomina-
ton. the efforts of the friends who
Loyalty supported me will always con-
stitute one of the brightest spots in
memory and | would rather be a de-
feated candidate and still retain their
friendship than to be successful with
out that friendship Toward those
who opposed me l harbor no i'll will.
mans vote is his own TO cast as
his conscience tells him is best, and
| have no criticism but only the high
est respect for every man who ex-
ercises the same moral discretion in
casting his ballot that | claim for my
self, whether that man is for me or
against me.
Again thanking all my friends and
with good will for both friends and
opponents, | am,
Very truly yours.
A. NJ MCMILLAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
A VITAL POINT

The most delicate part of a baby is
it's bowels. Every ailmant that =.
suffers with attacks the bowels, also
endangering in most cases the life of
the infant. McGee's Baby Elixir
cures diarrhoea. dysentery and all de-
engagements of Uhe stomach or bowels
Sold and recommended by w. A.
ID Alemberte, druggist and apothecary,
121 South Palafox street, Pensacola,
Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
Standard Clothing Co.
TERSELY TOLD.

Mr.. Frank Saunders, of Boston
who will be connected with the Clut
ter Music House as piano tuner, ar
rived in the city few days ago. Mr..
Saunders is rooming at the Y. NJ. Z.
A.
]. Marion Clutter, while boating on
Bayou TeXar last Saturday, was seri-
ously injured by part of the machin-
cry catching his trousers and cutting
the calf of his leg. He will be con-
fined to the house for ten days yet.
N. Goldring left yesterday at noon
for Niagara Falls, where he will at
tend the wholesale liquor dealers ma
tional convention.
]. l.. Couch. of Foley, Ala, l..
Lindoerfer, of Chicago. Frank s.
Stone. of Bay Minnette, John Walker,
of Magnolia, and j. F. Johnson, of
Mifflin, who were in the city in the
interest of the large new fish and
vegetable cannery which is to be
erected in Baldwin county, left yester-
day, having expressed themselves as
much pleased with Pensacola.
A, L. Messer, of Tallahassee, is in
the city for a few days.
The maximum temperature for yes
terday was sc degrees at II p. m.
At 1901 a. m. the thermometer regis
tered Go degrees.
There were 16 cases before the re-
corder yesterday, SIS being secured
in fines. There were two continu-
anceS.
o. c. Pennel, of Mariana. spent
the day In Pensacola yesterday, regis
tered at the Merchants hotel.
Mr.. Kaplan, of DeFuniak, who re-
Gently sold his business there is in
Pensacola and may possibly go into
business here.
Deputy Sheriff Smith arrested an
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21

Special for two days. Old
hats made new. Panamas,
35c; straw hats, 25c. s West
Romano street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
Tug MonarCh'S FRIDAY
Excursion.

Leave wharf for Pavilion, 5 y. m.
and p. m
Leave Pavilion for Pensacola, $50
m. and II p. m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21

There were 16 cases before the re
corder yesterday, SIS being secured
in fines. There were two continu
anceS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
a Twenty Year Sentence.

Il have just completed d twenty
year health sentence imposed by
Bucklen's ArnIca Salve, which cured
me of bleeding piles just twenty
years ago" writes o. s. Woolever.
OF LeRaysville. n. Y. Buck ems
Arnica Saive heals the worst sores
boils. burns wounds, and cuts in the
shortest time CSC. at all drug stores
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
Bankrupt Sale Of
Wash Goods

10c Printed Lawns, all cnOce colors and pat
Best 15c Printed BatisteS choice styles,
going at ......................
Best 19c Printed Organizes and Arnold Bat1steS
great bargain at half price ....-.............
15c Dress Ginghams, all good styles, in plaids,
checks, etc, sale for. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Best Standard American Prints, strictly TIC
and SIC qualities, on sale for ................
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21

o. c. Pennel, of Mariana. spent
the day in Pensacola yesterday, regis
tered at the Merchants hotel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
Bankrupt Sale of
White Goods

1Oc White Plaid or Check Dress Lawns dainty
Best 15c 4O-inch White Lawns, a very great bar
Best 15c Sun Bleach White India Linen at less
than wholesale cost .........-..............
One lot of fine White Plaid Mercerized Ling
ere Lawns, zoe and 23c values, to go at .......,.
Beautiful dotted and striped Dress SWISS regu-
lar 35c quality, to go at...................
35c White LINGERIE Lawn, very wide, very
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
Important Notice.
Summer Excursion Rate

Commencing Sunday night, June
'th, the Steamship Tarpon will put
on a cheap rate of $3.50 to Mobile
ana return. Leave Pensacola Sun
day night $50. returning tuesday
morning 7 O'Clock. Passage good
Tor that trip only.
H. T. MORRISON,
q. +. & p. A.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
Bankrupt Sale of
Waists, Skirts and
Wash Suits

'' at "n''e Lawn sn'F' WAISTS to go no" 39c
4Oc and SOC COlored Lawn KmOnes, marked o.
down FOR this sale Observation-Disclosures. NV
lot very fine ST so White Lawn Waists, beauti- OK
fully made trimmed with embroidery and lace. /OC
$500 Sheer White Lawn Dresses both waist and G OK
SKIRT trimmed with lace, rare bargain - - -
Black and White Lawn Suits. actually worth q "
$3.50 and $500, to close out at - III
S35O Batlste and LnOnette Suits go for less e OK
SIS Black MOhair Skirts beautifully made with q > or
four black taeta silk folds, sale for 1890. pS- +
$3.50 ole Skirts in black brown or navy with O. T ~
wide tateta silk folds. great bargain WV
l lot OF Straw Hats formerly marked 25c, 39C *.
and )Oc each. to close for ................ w
One table of adde's and Misses Straw Hats z
worth 25c to SOC each, Your choice for ........ ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-21
The Yacht ''Materb oy"
is now prepared to Give
SPECIAL RATES

SPECIAL RATES
for excursions and parties to any part of
the bay or sound CT Into the Gulf She
has full equipment and dressing rooms
for private parties
CHAS. HARDESTY, Owner.
14S Church Street.