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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-23
PERSONAL HISTORY,
Platform and Motives OF General
GiIchrist.
70 the People of Florida:

| would state that my father
came to Quincy, Fla, from Edge
field county, S. g., during the
40's, while a bachelor. He after
wards married u lady from Green
wood, S. G. / was the first born.
A few weeks before my birth, my
mother went to Greenwood, S. G.,
in order that she might be with
her mother on the occasion of my
birth. | was born at Greenwood,
S. G., in the home of my grand
father, Albert Waller. He was a
grandson of John Waller, a noted
Baptist preacher of the colonial
days of Virginia. l had a great
uncle, DIR. Pickens Creswell, who
lived and died in Marion county,
Fla. l had another Uncle, h. A,
Waller, who lived near Quincy,
Both of these uncles served in
Florida regiments during the Con-
federate War. One was killed at
the Battle Of Sharpsburg, Va.
The ether was wounded in Viz
GINA. At the battle of Olustee,
Fla, two other uncles fought in
the Confederate service. One was
killed there. My mother, Mrs.
j. G. GibbeS, now widow, was u
devoted Confederate. She was
largely instrumental in having the
Confederate monument erected in
Quincy, Fla.
AS soon as possible, my mother
and myself came back to Quincy,
Gadsden county, Fla, where /
was raised. My home has always
been in Florida. My father died
there at the commencement of the
war. His property was swept
away. When q child, less than
ten years old, ] performed many
of the duties of o man. When
less than fourteen, | worked on a
railroad survey in western Flor
ida, in jackson county, at prom
Use of fifteen dollars q mon tb.
Later | worked in the store of
Mr.. j. j. r. Love, at Quincy, at
fifteen dollars per month, board
ing myself.
BY competitive examination, |
won an appointment to West
Point, n. Y, where ! served in
rs, 10, 80, 81 as cadet private,
cadet sergeant and cadet lieuten-
ant, In 1896, | served as a mem
Der of the board of visitors to
West Point. Leaving West Point
in 81, | surveyed through many
of the counties of Florida: Gads-
den, Liberty, Franklin, Suwan-
nee, Columbia, Alachua, Putnam,
Orange, Osceola, Lake, Marion,
Sumter, Levy, Citrus, fernando,
Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Mana
tee, DeSoto and Lee.
/ came TO DeSoto in 1885. /
did some work surveying for rail
roads as well as for individuals.
When i first ran for office, my
opponents said / was a railroad
man. Whether surveying for
individuals or corporations, did
my work as faithfully as / knew
how. The real people of the
county began to know me. l was
elected four times to the legisla-
ture from the great county of
DeSoto, the last time without OPP
position in the primary or in the
general election. / was elected
Speaker of the House in 1905. |
was appointed inspector general,
with rank of colonel, by Govern
or Perry and by Governor Elem.
ming; no pay, Governor Mitchell
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-23

- ~ fFSffNA'NA &NHtA "
TO become II private in Company
c., ,3rd U. S. Vol. Infantry, with
the pay of $3.50 per month.
| served in Santiago, Cuba, for
several months. | was mustered
out Of the service with tho rank of
captain, May 2nd, 1909. The
governor is commandments
Of the military forces of the State.
| am probably the only candidate
for governor who has had any
military experience.
| have been a surveyor, civil
engineer and real estate dealer
| have raised vegetables. / have
raised more beans than a former
successful candidate raised ION.
ions" / have u small orange
grove. Sometimes have orange
groves and sometimes | have not.
At present, | have one.
Some parties have brought my
private business into this cam
paign, by referring to my in
vesiments at Waycross, Ga. l
bought some property there, be-
cause.l thought / could make some
money out Of it. The profits Of
my investment, | expect to spend
in Florida. / notice that some
merchants and other people buy
outside of the State and sell in
Florida, making profit out of
the people of Florida. l have also
bought property in Florida and
sold 1t to anybody who would buy.
l have never made any money
through any contract in city,
county or state affairs. 1 have
never held any paying Office ex-
cept probably that of secretary of
the board of health of DeSoto
county in 1887, during the yellow
fever epidemic. ] noticed that
such secretaries were receiving
$500 per month. AT my sug-
gestion my salary was placed at
$4,000 per month, soon had it
reduced to $500 and then to
$3.50 per month. | have never
had any of the 'loaves and fishes
of public life.
! am a bachelor. | have always
had obligations. My life has been
spent in more thoughtful consider
alton of other people than myself.
If | should die without marrying,
the bulk of my property would go
to>the poorer people of the State.
The poorer people of my county
have always been my friends and
supporters.
There is some satisfaction in
being Governor of Florida. There
is no such satisfaction, if it is
tainted with dishonor. | do not
propose to sell out even the prom
Use of a single Office in order to
secure votes for my election. No
ring, faction or corporation has
even suggested my candidacy. l
am candidate, simply because |
want to be governor. ] want You
to vote for me. The satisfaction
OF beng Governor and the salts
faction of duty done is all | hope
to get out of this office.
/ appreciate the yalor and glory
of those who wore the gray
and of those who wore the blue.
am an American citizen. As
Governor of Florida, j would not
know the rich nor the poor, the
corporations or the anti-corpora-
tions. ! would simply be gov
ernor, That is all.
! live the life of temperance.
Some people talk the life. | hope
that you will support me. / have
the honor of being
Very respectfully,
ALBERT w. GILcHRIsT,
Can 1idate for Governor of Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
! BIG CROWD SEES RACES IN THE MUD
Public Appreciates New Betting
 Plan At Louisville
CRYSTAL MAID WINS PURSE
Binding Rainstorm at Jamaica Spells the Day and the Best Horses Do Not Run-Good Racing
 At Oakland.

Louisville, May 7.-Another downpour conditions today, but the crowd was large and the betting in the Pari-mutuels good. Crystal Maid, the favorite, won the De- butante stakes with Elizabeth Harwood second and Neoga third. A killing was made on Estella C., winner of the third race. Form players had a good day in spite of the mud. Summarizes:
 First race, four furlongs-Ben Howe, 115 (Pickens), $1S.1O, won; Snap, 115 CTaylor), $10 10, second; Ned Carmack, 1l5 (Burton), $l1, third. Time, :51 2-5.
 Second race, five and one-half furlongs, selllng-Gold Proof, 112 (Powers), $7.5O. won; Apache, 99 (Skirvin), $17.9O, second; i; Toddy Hodge, 1OS CLee), $7 20, third. Time, 1:10.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Estella C., 1o1 (Powers), s145O, won; Bonebrake, III (Robinson). sl1.9O, second; Ralbert. III CLee), S7 LAO, third. Time, 1:17 3-5.
 Fourth race, the Debutante stakes, four furlongs-Crystal Maid, no QIeideD $S.5O, won; Elizabeth Harwood, 11S (Pickens), $92O, second; Neoga 115 (Powers), $11.70, third. Time, 5O 1-5.
 Fifth race, one mile-Mary Orr, 1O5 (Bur- tom, $93.60, won; Lady Vie, 95 Powers), S9. second; Agnes Ford, s9 (Robinson). s41 90, third. Time 1:47 2-5.
 Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth Synchronized 90 (E. Martini, $27.20, won; Mortiboy, 112 (Pickens), s27 20, won; Nor tiboy, 112 (Pickens), $S, second; Warner Griswell, 1O7 Powers), se6O, third. Time, :59 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
Oakland Results.

Oakland, Cal. May 7.-The event of today's racing at Oakland was the Evans handicap, which was won by Center Shot, who showed rare game ness and beat The Mist by head Critic ran third
 Intonation, one of the outsiders, at 20 to l, won the second race from Middle Summaries:
 First race six ongs-Talarand 120 (Goldstein), 6 to l, won; Triumph ant 125 (Rice), 8 to 1, second; Royal Rogue, 12O GA. Miller), 12 to l, third. Time, 1:14 1-5.
 Second race, four longs-Intona- tion, 97 (Goldstein), 20 to 1, won; Mid die, 112 (McIntyre), to l, second; Bell of Brass, 109 (Mentry), 10 to 1, third Time 0:4S 4-5.
 Third race, mile, selling-Carmelina 105 (Mentry), 12 to l, won; High Gun 107 (BoreD, 12 to 1, second; Francis can, 105 (Goldstein), to ?, third Time 1:41 2-5.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, Evans handicap-Center Shot, 100 (Harris), 2 to 5, won; The Mist, 104 (McIntyre), II to 5, second; Critic, 102 (Goldstein), , to 1, third. Time, :25 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile, selling-Saint Modan 107 (Rettig), to l, won; May Sutton, 105 (Sandy), Is to 1, second; Follie L.. 95 (Charboneau), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:41 2-5.
 Sixth race, mile and 70 yards-Ocean Shore, 105 (Goldstein, to l, won; Daruma, 102 (Buxton), 13 to 5, second, Cadichon, 109 (Miller), 13 to 5, third. Time 1:43 3-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
SEEKS ADDRESSES.
Management of Tuberculosis Exhibit
 Begins Campaign In Jefferson.

Montgomery, May 7.-(Special) )-Every effort is being made by the management of the tuberculosis exhibition to secure the address of every society, club, lodge, church, union and institution of every sort in Birmingham and all the towns and villages of Jefferson county. To- day Director F. G. Routzahn requested that everyone who could give any of this sort of information to send memo- randum of the same to him in care of Dr. B. L. Wyman, TT First National Bank building, Birmingham. By Sun day every church and every organiza- ton and institution mentioned in the city directory will be informed by mail of the coming of the exhibition, but the committee hopes for the addresses of large numbers of influential bodies of people which are not noted in the city direc- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
You Ought To Have a 

Just think how comfortable one would have been yesterday morning. There are going to be plenty "yesterday mornings and more "todays" when this splendid combination of rain protection and fashionable cool weather over-garment will prove valuable at home and away. Blach s are selling real genuine, name-on-every-on Priestley Cravenettes at $15 and $20, which are Flair and Square" $20 and $25 values.
 Blach s dark mixtures at both prices with the addition of light stripe tan at $20.
 See them in our 3rd floor Overcoat Salesroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE PROPERTY
 4 REVELATION.
Early Peaches at oakman.
Below is clipping from The Age-Her- aid of yesterday, May ':


 w. F. Propst of Oakman was in the city yesterday with the earliest peaches that have been seen in this market. They were of the Snead variety.
 q have never known this peach or any other to ripen before May 20,'' said MT Propst and their earlness this year is not only a surprise to myself but my neighbors.
 'I am experimenting with an orchard of various kinds of fruits on the noun tain near OalSman, and the results so far secured are very encouraging l have between 2500 and 5000 trees of apples peaches and similar fruits. I also have some strawberries which are proving very successful
 My Elberta peaches are very fine. The trees are full of fruit and the yield prom ises to be exceptionally good. With the number of mines and other industrial plants distributed over this section Of Walker county 1 have an exceptionally fine market close at hand for all the fruit and vegetables tEat l can produce. h. deed the demand is far greater than could ever supply and l am trying to interest others of my neighbors in fruit and vegetable culture.
 "I am on my way to Cullman county now and will spend a few days studying the methods of the German gardeners and fruit growers Cullman is making a great success in the industry without a home market and l see no reason why greater success cannot be had in Wal ker county, where everything that can possibly be produced for years can be sold
 q am certain Walker county has as flne a climate and soil as Cullman, and l shall test the matter fully"
 B. F. Eborn, at 1903 First Avenue, ground floor Morris hotel, has the above property for sale at sacrifice, as own CTS are arranging to move to another state for private reasons that have no bearing on this property and but for this contemplated removal would not sell this property at a sacrifice.
 The property consists of a valuable 16O-acre tract with about 5000 bearing fruit trees, nearly all of the highest grade varieties grown in this climate
 It Is near Oalzman, Ala, good town and shipping station.
 Mir Propst the owner, brings into this office, on the 7th day of May, very nearly ripe peaches and very nearly fully devel- oped. a remarkable demonstration of what can be done with fruits in this climate as to earliness, etc This orchard carries a variety of fruits. We have a large list of choice farms and fruit farms throughout the south, east west and California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
FARMER LOSES BARN.
Hay, Corn, Feed and Farming Tools
 Are Burned.

Scottsboro, May 7.-(Special )--Joe Lusb, a prominent farmer of this county, lost his barn by fire Friday night, together with all the hay, corn and other feedstuff, farming tools, etc It is thought the fire was the result of an incendiary. When it was first discovered the fire was break ing out at the corners of the building. MT Lusk was fortunate enough to get out his horses and mules before they were consumed.
 Sam l.. Harris of near here was pain fully hurt in runaway this week. His team ran away and he was thrown from a heavily loaded wagon, the wheels pass ing over his body, breaking several ribs.
 Willie Judge, the 15-year-old son of Tom Judge of this place has disappeared from home. and his parents are greatly worrieq about him. Information of him will 1e thankfully received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
Jamaica ResIuts.

Jamaica, N. Y., May 7.-The races today were run in binding rainstorm, and the mud was fetlock deep. Only a small crowd turned out. The fields were gen. erally reduced by scratches, trainers not caring to risk their horses in mud. The Newtown selling stakes resulted in an easy victory for the odds-on favorite, Ale theuo. He led all the way and won by five lengths. Summaries:
 First race, five and a half furlongs- King Cobalt 116 (McCarthy), to g, won; Masquerade, 1O1 (Garner) 4 to 1, second i; Hartford Boy, 1O6 (W. Burns), 60 to l, third Time, 109
 Second race, selling five furlongs- Havre, 102 (Garner), to l, won; Force, 1O5 (Shilling), 5 to 1, second; Miss High land, 99 (E, Dugan), to l, third. Time 1:02.
 Third race, selling, one and six teenth miles-Zethus, 110 (E. Dugan), 3 to l. won; Druid, 104 (McCarthy), to 1, second; Chantilly 100 (F1ynn), to l. third. Time, 1:51 4-5
 Fourth race the Newtown stakes six furlongs-Aletheuo, 113 (E. Dugan), 13 to 20 won; Sir Toddngton, 10S CFlynn), g to 1, second; Keator, Ill (Shilling), 10 to l, third Time, 1:16. Fleming and Tri- umph ran
 Fifth race, handicap, mile and six teenth-Berkely, 1O5 (Garnef), 12 to 5, won; Tilling, 11S (Sumter). il to 1O sec ond; Troublesome, 9S (McCarthy), 20 to 1. third. Time, 1:52.
 Sixth race, handicap six furlongs-Hal- ket, III (Shilling), IS to D. won; Incog- nito, 92 Dugan), 13 to 10, second; Frizette, 105 (Garner), ' to 5, third. Time, 1:17 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
THREE PRISONERS
 DIG OUT OF JAIL

Meridian. Miss, May 7.-(Special)- only three prisoners in the county jail made their escape some time last night by saving their way from their cage and then digging through the outer brick wall. Not a trace of the trio has been found.
 All three were negroes, Alex Hunter, John Pigford and Andrew Burton. The departure of the prisoners was not known woman passing the jail observed the jagged hole in the wall and notified Jailor Wagner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
High Schools Located.

Montgomery, Nay 7.-(Special )-Late this afternoon high schools were located as follows, being in addition to those located in the morning: Winston county, Double Springs, $1000O value Madison Gurley, s1500O; Houston, Columbia, $25,- GOO; Shelby. Calera, SIC, 1000; Crenshaw, Luverne, $12,5OO; Barbour Clayton, $lO,- nA0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
 NORTHSIDE. 1707 Sth aye. bath, gas, rooms $40. e12 17th st., bath, gas, reception hall, 9 rooms, $S7.50.
 SOUTHSIDE S0l 18th street bath, rooms, $1S.5 30. Elegant apartment, South 18th st., 6 rooms $50. 291G Ave. G, bath, cleo, rooms, $25. 52f 18th st. rooms, $20. COS 18th st., rooms, $2O 1O21 18th st., furnished $40, rooms, S35. s21 18th st., furnished rooms, s5O 1tO9 18th st.. modern, rooms, $60. 1229 l1th ave, bath, gas, eled, rooms, $45.
 STORES AND OFFICES. Room g. Ala. Bank bldg, $l5. Eagles hall, 21S1a N 18th st., s60. 2205 Morris ave, s35. 223 s. 20th st, $25. 2217 2d ave- $50. 23l9 2d ave. $50 2109 2d ave-, (three fioors), $125. 221 N. 18th st., Sl15,
 THE HIGHLANDS. The elegant new apartments corner, Ave. H and 2Oth st., will be completed about July 15. parties closing contracts now will be given free rent from completion to october l, 1908. See us for full de- scription and prices.
 w. B. LEEDY & co. Phones 42. ll2 North Iwenty-first st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
Diplomacy.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 Who's talking of bolting?" de- manded the Nebraskan fercely.
 Ut must have been the janitor," re- piled timid voice. "He mentioned the necessity for bolting the door to keep out the admiring throng.' Then the Bryan smile came back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
Would Never Do.

From Judge.
 Mrs. Binks-Would you like to come to church with me this morning? You may sit in my pew, if you like.
 Mrs. Jenk s--Sorry, my dear; but my hat isn't trimmed for that side of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
The Real Joy.

From the London Opinion.
 The maid-After all, is there any real satisfaction to be derived from social success?
 The matron--Is it possible, my dear, that you have never been in a position to snub anyone?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
HELP.
HELP WANTED.

WANTED@Foreman with 30 day laborers, white or black, to get slaves, good wages to both. now ready to ship. Other openings 45S Hood Bldg. w WANTED-Pantry woman: white cham bermaids; night watchman; carriage painter; farm hands; nurse for small child for two weeks Other positions open 45Ss Hood bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

WANTED-To buy and sell on eommis- sion, high class dogs. If you have a dog for sale we can find buyer. If you wapt to buy, write us; we always have poodles fox terriers. bird dogs
 Newfoundands. St Bernard's; in fact, anything in the dog line. Elliott X Co., Veterinary Inhrmary, 53S Cotton avenue
 Macon, Ga. 5-b-lm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE.
 FOR SALE. I5H acres with Groom cottage. barn. stable, large spring; close to pike road and within one block of car line; price. $500 per acre. Terms can be had with interest on the deferred payments.
 FOR RENT. 101s E. 14th st.. rooms; bath, gas, etc, cheap.
 groom apartment modern. every room ao outside room. porehes and shade trees. l510 N. 18th street, rooms, cheap $22. 50.
 l.. G. PETrYJOHN Phones fIG1 and 48S. IS2GM 3d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY TO LEND.
 MONEY loa ned salaried people and others without security: cheapest rates; easiest payments; offices in 6S principal cities: save yourself money by getting our terms first. D. H. Tolman, room fl. Watts building. 2O06 3d ave. 1-1-1y MONEY to loan on improved and uniin- proved property; real estate; notes bought. Alabama Trust and Savings Co.,, 2026 3d avenue. 5-5-1y LOANS made on town, city and country real estate of value; reasonable interest; also buy and sell all kinds of land notes Southern Mortgage Brokerage Co.,. 505 Morris Bldg. New Orleans. La. 3-31-tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
WANTED.

sa3VfNG-i0o at 1921 lth avenue s-is-tf : fANTED-.Customers for showcases, Iron
 safes and Carrara paint. Alabama Gro ce-v company. 1-l-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WA9NTEDCPosition by experienced col
 lector; best of references and can fur nish bond if necessary; eight years ex- perience in Birmingham Address A. P, care Age-Herald. A-2i-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

WANTED-One hundred feather beds;
 will pay highest cash prices 2l05 Sd avenue. Peoples phone 136 Southern
 Feather Go. 5-4~It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
B. F. EBORN

Ground floor Morris hotel, 1903 First ave- nue. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

WANTFD-Pafients for any kind of den
 tai work for clinical purposes; free treatment by prominent men of the profession Apply at city hall Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May F. 10 and IL Southern Branch National Den fal assoeiation 5-S-it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
QNE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent word n dayj no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every ordeF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

WANTED-Position as night watchman
 or anything honorable; good reference
 furnished. E. NJ, 4o7 Kate avenue Blr- 1mingham. o-o--e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
ONE CENT A WORD.

RATES-one cent a word dnyi no ad. taken for less fhan 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

WANTED-For University of Mississippi.
 competitive plans, specifications and de-
 signs for $50 ,0o0 dormitory; $25,OOO din ing hall: s35,00O electric light and power
 plant Must be submitted before May 70. 1908 For particulars apply to D. M Kimbrough, Oxford, Miss chair 8 man building committee. 4-23-It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

WANTED-One secondhand roller top desk: answer quick. F. L., care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08
-STRAYED-STOLEN
UPHOLSTERING.

GP5fHf1051flSfFRfEG, Tep3iTing and packing furniture Call for J. F Krag. McGav- ock Furniture Store. 2017 Sd ave.
 All
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

FOR RENT 7-room cottage, 1904 Sth avenue. 6 rooms, 2-story 624 North 18th street. rooms. 2-story 1906 Central avenue. rooms, cottage, 101S North Fist street. Several nice cottages at West End. Call at office for list.
 J. H. HEINEkE R. E. & lNS, CO.,. Both phones 45. 2l4 N. Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-08

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The Topeka state journal., 1908-06-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
lFrom the Chicago News.l

lFrOm the Snlca&O NeWS.1
The helping hand is never empty.
One today is worth an eternity of yes
terdays.
Anger is a composite picture Of all
the baser passions.
There is nothing platonic about a
mans love for himself.
If small boy is quiet his mother
wonders what ails him.
Many a mans hard luck is due to his
afforts to avoid hard work.
Money makes the mare go-and some
t,n,es she goes to the horse doctor.
70 man expects q woman to be
-.asonat,le she thinks he II unreason-
able.
Will power is apt to so down and out
vhen # encounters the almighty dol
lar. -
to,,t their actions If 1t wasn't for the
I.arnfns from the mistakes Of 9TH
ers is the only philosophical way OF ac-
ouiring an educat1on.
The man who has KIND woro Tor
everybody is generally Suspected Oh
having an ak to grind.
rrhe man who is looking for trouble
can usually find it by rubbing the nrst
man he meets the wrong way.
It sometimes happens that a youns
man has SO much common sense tna'
a college education doesn't unnt hiii
for a useful career.