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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
OUR BIG COUNTRY.
A Season When the Sun Never Sets
on the Stars and Stripes.

on the Stars and Stripes.
There is only one dag that the sun
never sets on-the British But the
American dag is close second. for
the sun during half the year never sets
on II either That Is TO say. these two
are the only flags that the sun Is con
tinuously shining over, no matter what
his position In the heavens the one all
the year round and the other during
exactly half the year. from March % TO
Sept 30.
OF course II Is true that on no day at
oil during the year can the sun be seen
from any two points Of continental
United States ut all times during n
period Of twenty-four hours. But the
United States naval observatory has
made careful calculations which by In.
Guiding Alaska, Porto Rico and the
Philippines show that between the
spring and fall equlnoxes the sun new
er ceases To shine in the eyes of the
American eagle.
Perhaps nothing could make Us real
ize how great nation our expanded
country Is DettcT tHdu tnlS Sllnpt MS
Economical fact Moreover. within
these two dates there are also several
other pairs OF eastern und western ex-
IRENE points where the same condi.
ton obtains. though for much shorter
times.
1t is not generally known. but the
easternmost point in the United States
and It's island possessions Is In the Is
land OF Porto ico-longitude e. de
grees L. minutes west. latitude Is de
grees 20 minutes north. The western
most point Is IN Balobe island. IN the
Philippines longitude 1l6 degrees ~
minutes east. latitude degrees
minutes north When the sun is at
what the calendar makers call north
declination" of degrees - minutes
that is 10 say, ON March - and OH
Sept. lit rises In Porto Rico at ex-
actly the same time that II sets In the
Island of Balobe Between these TIVE
dates during the winter months the
sun does set on the United States. and
during the remainder Of the year, the
summer months, 1t does Scrap
Book
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
The Page Between.

A New Orleans woman, well known
for her work for charity. recently ac-
cepted an invitation TO speak at an
anti-tuberculosis meeting On the plat
form she found herself seated between
a bishop and a rabbi. and the tone Of
the meeting seemed to be rendered ex-
tremeIy solemn by the combination
In order 10 tighten the solemnity. she
said. turning to the rabbi, do you
know. / feel as If I were a leaf be-
tween the Old and the New Tesla
ments."
The rabbi turned a sad eyed gaze
upon her
Yes. madam" he said. "and, If you
viii recall, that page is usually blank
one"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Lobster Fare.

hungry Holsters in their natural
state seldom refuse fish OF any kind.
whether dead or alive. The favorite
bait with fishermen is fresh or stale
herring. but even shark meat is used
at a pinch. HOLSTERS also eat small
crabs, sea urchSs and mussels. In
deed, there are few forms of marine
life suita bic for food which they re-
fuse. HOLSTERS sometimes capture fish
alive. striking them with the smaller
Of their two great claws, which for
this reason fishermen call the quick"
or fish" claw. but they will live for q
long time. especially when confined
without taking any food If you tether
the lobster by the large claws. you will
find that, like the muskrat he will go
of some fine morning. leaving only his
legs in the trap. for this animal has
the remarkable power of shooting a
claw" or amputating its limbs, and,
what is still more wonderful, of grow
ing new ones from the stumps left be-
hind.-St Nicholas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

In the matter of old Colonel Stew
art, the army officer formerly at Bar
rancas, and who has been marooned
out at an abandoned fort in Arizona
by the president. the latter writes to
Senator Taliaferro, of this state, in
which he removes al doubt as to the
cause of his action. He says in his
letter to Senator TaliaferrO:
Il am not concerned with punish
ing him, but with benefiting the army
This is the primary purpose, and the
punishment is merely incidental to
that end, in so far as it is a punish
ment- Ny dec sion is that court
martial would award Colonel Stewart
some severe punishment, and it may
be necessary TO hold one on him; but
| do not believe he would be dis
missed from the service as the re-
suit of cOurt-martial, and my Whoie
aim is to get him out of a position OF
command because he is wholly unit
to exercise command, because be tyr
annizes over the enlisted men and
because. he quarrels with civilians
quite needless'y. My action Is due
10 the need of maintaining the dis
cipline and efficiency OF the army.
am assigning CoioneI Stewart
where he can damage neither.
Mr. Roosevelt expresses himself
with characteristic pla;nnes6 in The
above, and we suspect that he d.1n't
take sWh a drastic step without very
thoroughly informing himself IN ad-
vance of the facts in the case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

marks Park TnammeH, the able young
South Florida democrat, because it be-
lieves that he most accurately repre-
sents the sentiment of the state in
the reform policies which he advo-
Gates,
The leading candidates for comp
troller are A. c. Groom, the present
incumbent, and Thos. j. Appleyard, of
Lake City. In choosing Mr.. Groom,
The Journal does so because it. be-
lieves that the important work of his
office and the important everglades
drainage policy which the Internal I'm
provement board of which he is a
member, will have to carry through,
will all be best conserved by the re-
election of Mr.. Groom. In The Jour
nails Judgment it would be a calamity
if the great work of internal improve
ment which has been begun in the
everglades were to be discontinued, and
MI. Croom's continuance ON the board
will have great influence on its sue
cess.
For railroad commissioner there are
four good candidates running and The
Journal will not attempt to influence
your choice in that matter Royal C..
Dunn. who has been secretary OF the
board for several years, Is probably
the most familiar of any of them with
| the duties OF the position. W. K Jack
son is large grower and shipper and
he knows the needs of the shippers
of the state. e. w. Irvine and Julius
Solomon are travelling men who nave
studied conditions and needs all over
the state and both are good men.
That portion of the state ticket
which has no opposition is omitted
from the above ballot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

American Consul General Ridgely
at Barcelona, Spain, now IN this coun.
try says:
There is no longer any antipathy
towards Americans in Spain. Spain
is awakening to her resources. Her
manufacturers are entering the mar
kets of the world. Already 10 per
cent of the cotton crop of this coun-
try is manufactured at Barcelona and
shipped from there to the ends of the
earth"
So far from feeling any antipathy
toward this country and its people,
Spain should feel a sense of lively
friendship, for the war v'+h us which
resulted in the loss OF her colonies
lifted an enormous burden from her,
a burden which drained the country of
soldiers to hold insurgent islands in
subsection and discouraged the devel-
opment OF the great natural resources
of Spain itself. AS long as she had
her rich colonies to tax, Spain was a
laggard among the nations and plumed
herself upon her ancient giories rather
than her present potential wealth at
home. But with Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippines no longer on her hands
she has turned her attention TO mo
development of that potential wealth.
and is doubtless a richer nation now
in the things which make for prosper
ity and substantial wealth than she
was before the Spanish-American wal.
The Spaniards are a great race with
a mighty history behind them, and
they are splendidly indicating them
selves against the slanderous charge
of "a decaying nation" which was fall
ing fipDantly and sneeringly from
Anglo-Saxon lips at the conclusion of
the war which emancipated Spain no
less than Cuba.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

We had thought that Ex-Governor
Vardaman, of Mississippi, got what
was coming TO him in his campaign
for senator against John Sharp vii
liams, and that it was an elegant sui,
fic.ency that would keep him quiet
for several years. But the taste OF
office is in his mouth, and be wants
more He has fixed his covetous eye
upon the seat of Senator McLaurin,
odd Anse." and a dispatch from Me.
ridian, Miss, of yesterday, contains
the following that will be of interest
all over the country: From letters OF
acceptance received from Senator Nc
Laurin and Ex-Governor James X. Var
daman, it looks as if the appearance
of these two gentlemen at the Lau
derdale picnic to be held on the 21st
will be the opening gun in the next
senatorial race"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Tenderness of the Hanging Judge.


Mr.. Justice Hawkins tenderness for
women prisoners was well known. He
admitted it. and he had a great dislike
Of sentencing these poor creatures to
death who had been recommended to
mercy and would probably be repriev-
ed. On one such occasion the sheriff
asked if he was not going to put on
the black cap.
NO" he answered, 'I am not. l do
not intend the poor creature to be
hanged. and 1 am not going to frighten
her TO DEATH
Addressing her by name. he said:
Don't pay any attention TO what ]
am going to read. No harm will be
done 10 you l am sure you did not
know IN your great trouble and sorrow
what you were doing. and | will take
care to represent your case so that
nothing will harm you in the way of
punishment"
He then mumbled over the words of
the sentence of death so that the poor
creature did not hear them.-London
Graphic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
The Microscope.

There is good reason TO believe that
the magnifying power of transparent
media with convex surfaces was very
early known. A convex lens OF rock
crystal was found by Layard among
the ruins of the palace OF Nimrud.
And it is pretty certain that after the
invention of glass hollow spheres
blown of that material were commonly
used as magnifers- The perfection OF
gem cutting shown in ancient gems.
especially in those of very minute
size. could not have been attained
without the use of such aids to the
eye. and there can be little doubt that
the arti6cers who could execute those
wonderful works could also shape and
polish the magnifiers best suited for
their own or others use.-New York
American
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Beard Greatly Encouraged.

Hon. John S. Beard candidate for
the nomination for United States SEN
ator writes the Times from Chipley,
in which section he is canvissing this
week. that he feels greatly encOuT
aged at the assurances of support he
is reTe-yinS.
'My chances seem exceedingly
bright. and | feel quite confident that
I will he in the second primary" he
declares. but ! want TO lead by a
good majority in the first, and I
would urge my friends TO exert their
best efforts in my behai,.
Mr. Beard won a great many
friends during his recent visit to
Tampa. and there is no doubt that
he will get good vote here. It is
also known that he is quite strong
in Polk. DeSOtO and Lee counties.
Mr. Beard will not be able to visit
this section again before the first pri-
mary.-Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
A Verv Important
Convention.

The first convention of governors
assembled in Washington City at the
invitation of President Roosevelt to
discuss ways and means looking to
the conservation of the natural re-
sources of this country may not ac-
complish any results of a very practf-
cal character; but that such a conyen-
ton should have been called and been
so well attended and developed such
enthusiasm and harmony OF purpose
is itself triumph and is full of prom
Use for the future. 1t is probably but
the first of other conventions to meet
annually looking to the same great
end, and that they viii lead to practi-
cal remedial measures is reasonably
sure. The American people for thirty
years past have been fearful spend
thrifts in dissipating the incaIculabIe
fortune OF their vast natural resources
in their reckless, gluttonous pursuit or
wealth; and at the speed We have
been making it would take not MANY
years TO put US perilOusly near to the
verge of bankruptcy in those re-
sources In our forests and mines
especially is this devastation most
noticeable, and If the convention of
governors shall take the initial steps
which will lead to some remedy for
this evil, Mr.. Roosevelt may felicitate
himself upon his achievement of call
ing this meeting as one of the signal
triumphs Of his public career.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

istic of defining its position clearly on
any issue and leaving no doubt as to
its opinions and convictions. Hence
we are genuinely surprised that the
Tribune should resent so Indignantly
what we said about its Titan blows"
to defeat the nomination of Bryan. Ii
that paper has not been the consist
ent and persistent enemy of Bryan
as the next nominee of the demo
cratic party, then our eyesight must
have been strangely defective for
many months past, while we were pc
rusing its editorial page. But let it
all pass. The Tribune is for harmony
now, it declares with emphasis. and
We are glad to believe that during
the approaching campaign it will put
in some Titan blows" for William
]. Bryan, nominee of the democratic
party for president of the United
States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Writers' Cramp.

Writer'S cramp is a serious matter
TO people whose work requires that
they use a pen very much, while for
the unaccuStOmed writer who takes an
afternoon Off now and then to catch up
with her correspondence it is, to say
the least, very discouraging. The trou-
bic is more than muscular in this kind
of cramp. Very often a low. nervous
condition will cause it Then one
should take it as a warning that the
system is run down and needs general
toning up Very often, however. the
trouble is all in the way you hold your
pen
Children now in school are not like
~ TO be troubled with writer's cramp.
because they are taught to hold the
pen lightly and make all the move
ments from the arm instead of the
hand. The old fashioned method
which most Of US learned OF holding
the pen between the thumb and fore
finger is also very likely to encourage
cramp- The muscles become tense
and hard. until finally they contract so
much that all control over them is
lost The pen should be held between
the first two fingers. well up toward
the joint The trouble may often be
relieved by putting the hand and wrist
into the hottest water one can stand.
Boston Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

The interesting news comes from
Nebraska by way of the Chicago Rec
ord-Herald that Mrs. Leavett, daugh-
ter of William ]. Bryan, Will take the
stump, in behalf of her father in the
event of his nomination, in Colorado
and other western states where
woman suffrage is permitted. Mrs.
Leavett is said to possess much of
her fathers oratorical talent, and his
courage and force as well.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

John w Tomlinson, of Alabama, GER
tainly deserves election to the Denver
convention as delegate at large from
that state Mr.. Bryan has no more
faithful political friend in any part of
the country than he and he has stood
by the fortunes of the Nebraskan
from the beginning with a splendid
fidelity not frequent in this age or the
world In addition, (Mr. TOmlinson is
a high class man in every way and
is warmly esteemed in all parts of
Alabama for his sterling personal
qualities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
PENSACOLA AND
PENSACCLIANS
Pensacola Jennings for Denver.

The Lake City Index says: Hon. I
Albert Jennings of Pensacola is the
favorite in this section for national
committeeman" The national COM
mtteeman will fill an important place
IN the councils of the party, especially
should the Democratic party be vic
torlous in the next election. There
are many who hope to see the Pensa-
cola jennings elected at tho Nav pri-
mary, as he is under no suspicion OF
machine politics whatever.-Jackson
Vile TimeS-Union.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

We are not making half as much
fuss over the nom nation of a gov
ernor here in Florida as they are up
in Georgia, where the great historic
old houses of Smith and Brown are
fighting for the mastery with a vigor
which keeps the whole state in a tur
moil. There seems to be a perennial
campaign for governor in that state
Too much politics.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

The Journals reasons for the selec-
ton of John s. Beard for United
States senator, Walter Kehoe for rep
resentative in congress. and John N
c. Stockton for governor have hereto
fore been published and there is no
need to reiterate them here.
For national committeeman The
Journal chooses T. Albert Jennings
because he is a Pensacolian and be.
cause we think he would make an
able representative for the stata in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Laney Made Friends.

Some disappointment was manifest
ed here on hearing the news that
Hon. c. H. Laney, of Pensacola, was
out of the race for congress. On his
recent visit here, Mr. Laney made
friends and supporters and some of
these express regret Of his being out.
The Recorder, however. Is pleased
TO know that Walter KehOe will re-
ceive the support, possibly with one
or two exceptions, Mr.. Laney would
have GENERALIZATION Recorder.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
DANIELS TRIBUTE TO MALLORY.

Stephen Russell Mallory was an
able man, a learned man. a patriotic
and a good man. He made an excel
lent senator, and OF his service the
records of the senate bear witness.
In conduct and character he real
lied Blackstone's IDEAL of good cit
iZen. for he lived honestly, hurt no
body, and rendered to every man his
due
He was punctiEous in the discharge
of every task. The whole senate re-
spected him highly. and by his init
mates he was beloved.
He was always modest and unob-
trusive, neither provoking nor giving
Offense, and he had no enemy amongst
his colleagues. He was as manly as
he was modest, and in debate was as
firm and asSeTtive as became the dig
nty of his personality, and of the
body to which he belonged. \ certain
refinement, both OF appearance. man.
neT and speech, indicated the Instincts
which make the character of the gen
tleman. The cleanneSs and clearness
of his mind were illustrated whenever
he spoke in argument upon this floor.
His positions were chosen with wis
dom, his views were uttered with pre-
cisiOn; whatever he thought was so
succinctly and forCibly expressed that
none failed to understand his mean.
ing or TO be impressed by the force
and earnestness of his nature. No man
could ever question either the pToprie-
~ or the integrity of his course, and
his good name was as precious Oint-
meDL.-United States Senator John
w. Daniel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
The Lieutenant Transferred.

Lieutenant l.. r. Ball, cOmmandant
Of the University of Florida, has been
ordered by the United States Govern
ment 10 Fort Dade, Tampa Bay,
where he will be instructor of sup
ports during the militia and coast de-
Tense exercises, which Will be held
from May q TO May 81
From Fort Dade Lieutenant Ball will
proceed to Fort Riley. Kans., to
which place he has been assigned. He
will be succeeded as cOmmandant at
the University by Major Walker
Gainesville Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
POLITICS AND
POLITICIANS.
A Better Cracker Never Lived.

There are TWO IcdndldateS Tor ma
tional committeeman named Jennings.
This is very unfortunate, as many OF
the voters will become confused
when they go to vote for Jennings
of their choice. Remember this, and
you will have no trouble TO determine
which Jennings you wish to vote for.
t A. Jennings is named Thos. Albert
jennings, and a better genuine good
old Florida cracker never lived. He ID
today the most popular man in Flor
ida-Fort Myers Breeze.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

Senator Tillman has so far recov-
cred from his recent serious illness
that he was able to return to his
seat in the senate Wednesday. He
met with very warm welcome from
democrats and republicans alike, for
he is about as popular among his
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Beard Made Good Impression.

Hon. John S. Beard, of Pensacola,
addressed the citizens of Freeport last
night, at the Masonic hall. The meet
ing was well attended and Mr.. Beard
who is a candidate for Z 6 Senate,
made a favorable impression on his
audience.-Freepor Observer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Between Beard and Fletcher.

1t would not surprise us if we should
have to choose in the June primary
between Hon. John S. Beard. of Pensa-
cola and Hon. Duncan L. Fletcher. of
Jacksonville through expert opinion
places MIR Lamar with Mr. Fletcher
in the second primary They ara all
good and capable men.-Punta Gorda
Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
NEWS AND VIEWS
BY STATE PRESS
Liquor Ruined Both of Them.

If there was no other argument to
be found, in the two cases of Bose
COlwen and Alex Anderson tried in
the present term of court would be
enough, il seems 10 us to settle the
liquor question with every parent at
least. Both of these young men
were with bright opportunities before
them. Both of them from this time
bear the mark Of the prison. AS long
as they live men will point the finger
of scorn at them and say "jailbirds."
Both of them would be at home to-
day free if it were not for LIQUOR
shipped into dry counties. We are
against ii now and for all time-De
Funiak Breeze.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

him in the campaign this fall to talk
for Bryan in the northern states
where he is very much at home and
highly esteemed, some OF the repub,
Iican newspapers to the contrary, not.
withstanding.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16

dress at the court house TO the largest
crowd that has Yet greeted any can
didate during the present campaign.
Mr.. StockIOn's remarks we're full of
sense and practical ideas, and those
who heard him appreciated what he
had to say At the conclusion of his
speech he remained for some time,
shaking hands with many members of
the audience Owing TO the fact that
Mr.. Stockton had 10 leave the city by
private conveyance in order TO meet
another engagement, his talk was Of
short duration, but those who heard
him seemed particularly pleased. 1t
is safe 10 assert that Mr.. Stockton
Will carry a good vote in Gainesville
and Alachua county.-Gainesva Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-16
Pleased With His Speech.

Hon. John S. Beard, candidate Tor
L. s. senate, addressed the citizen :
of Mariana, in behalf OF his candi-
dacy at the courthouse on last Mon
day night. \ goodly number were out
to hear him and were pleased with
his able and interest ng DISCOURSE
Mariana TimeS-COuTier.