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The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
The Most Common Cause ol Suffering.

Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease, fol the reason that it is the most common oi al Ills. and it Is certainly gratify- Ing to sufferers to know that Cham ueFlain's Pain Balm will afford relief, anG make rest and sleep possible. In many cases the relief from pain, which is al nfst temporary. has become per maiieht. while In old people subject 10 chronic rheumatism, often brought 0H 9y dampness or changes in the weather. permanent cure cannot be expected. the relief from pain which th!s llniment affords k alone worth many times is cost 2j and 50 cent sizes for saie by ] T. Sanders.
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The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
The Plaia PiHeker.

If burn or oFBise a4fict you rubi on Then teiore yo4 scarcely know U al
 the tro1bHe SIll or gone. For an aching 5olnt 8F muscle do the
 sane
 IL ext F4cts A. pains and p0Isons. uI acks
 The stilEs znd heals The lame. Hunt Lightning DiI does 1T.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
ROLL OF HONOR.
Pupils ei Cre-Iey Ridge Insiiiate Mke Passed Fiazl Exzzizzfisss With
 aFerzyes sf 9o ard Over.

Clara Beard Eeteecz ! Q he EveIFn WI8izus Mary Nelson Kathleen Selson Virginia Brady Bessie Nee. IheI Dz Bett0ms Fanny Lindauer Mzhel Pippiu Sallie EliidFe Ruby Kelley Fannie NoSeIey Norma Sel1ers Lula BFoWn Rodney He2rtsiiI Forrest B0garT Herman Waterman William Nail Frank Turner Rot<r1 Stevens Troy TaYlor Frank NerNin Ernest Borden Charlie MzAoaf James pIpuin Frank Bigsers John Afel Bernard Lamar John Franks Chester Houston Hugh MurphTee William Mason Edward Davenport Henry Brown
 Second Grade Miss Jones. Mildred Hancock Charley Bernard Aega Lamar Garnet Miller Lucille Lewis Doris Casteei Jennie HeaTtsilI Annie swan Mattel Biant0n George GTeenacre Lola Brantley Thomas Eondren Thomas Gray Charlie White
 Third Grade Miss Brideseu. Louise Delano Annie May Delano Willie C Sanders Elizabeth Winfield Ciemmie Harris Willie Mae Christian Clara Wilkers0n Willard Delano May Moore Mallory Williams Clifford McGaha Lewis Thompson Willie Caflett Thomas Mahley Ralph Rallwage Clarence Bernard Aubrey Harris David Webb John Lanier Donald Gatling Erwin Walker James Scott Raiford Payne
 Fourth Grade Miss Davis Edna Il ldridge Julia Barrow Sadie Borden Rebecca GoWau May Eidridge Carrie Evans Mabel Fisher Doris Hodge Leonah Keith Leolah Keith Pauline Miller Elenor MabIey Catherine Perkins Anna Claud Nelson Zelma Royal Mary Sanders Nellie Taylor Catherine Walker Mamie Wilkins Cecil Blanton Noland Fields Roy Fisher Henry Gray Wiley Stewart Chas Thomas Sammie Yofiie Albert Waterman Calvin McMiekIes Foreman Kelley Willie Roland Herman Izafd Russell Williams
 Fifth Grade Miss Whitten Bessie Heartsill Lillian Bernard Muriei Rogers May Laughingheuse Louise Partridge Eva Boyett Bessie Delano Virginia Rollwage Julia Bonner Mary Ahlstedt ] Mary York Margaret Barrow Mildred Perkins Anna Clay Sanders Mabel Wilkerfon Lloyd Wolf Tom Campbell Ina Proctor Walter Prewitt Grady Remley
 Sixth Grade Miss Whitten Lela Jordan Alma Brown Mary Mabley John Webb
 Sixth Grade Miss Davis Alleyne Rollwage Lena Thompson Annie Thomas Dorinda Thompson Jeanne Thomas Willie Lee Wilkins Herman Rollwage Freddie Mcknight Walter Neel Weston Payne Cleveland Gwyn Bessie May Williams
 Seventh Grade Mrs Nall 
 Susie Nelson Helen Nichols Virginia Norton Courtney CoNan Elizabeth Davis Norton PreWett Ruth Carr Hattie \ ogel Henry Calling Robin Williams Edward Mallory Louis Havens Thomas Keith Eighth Grade Mrs. Nall Leora Fields Mae Brown Annie Campbell Annie Mablev Helen Sanders Sarah Warshaysky James Pope Erie Payne James Fondren Luther Stout
 Ninth Grade Prof Nall Mary Boyle Olive Johnson Nellie Delano Edna Gill Norma isaacS Emile Calling Nannie Evans Dick Payne
 Tenth Grade Prof. Nall Bessie Stevens Linnie Reauchamp Frances Christian Leta Mae Hancock Winnie Stevens Ardaie Rollwape Newman Laughinghouse
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
BY BONNIE sURNHAM.-

that not many more seasons viii be
allowed to pass before the pretty idea
has taken effect, and any number OF
the sparkling, spIashing things erected
in the various local parks.
Plaza Attracts Attention.
The city of New Orleans, quaint IN
its ancient design, but resplendant
with the touch of latter day enterprise
which has served to unfold the old
Creole town like one of its own JesSa-
mines in the warmth and glow of a
wonderful era has long been cOnSld
cred as one of the beautiful critics OF
the south Her squares, her monu-
ments, and her fountains have helped
10 establish a reputation which Is
enviable indeed; it has even been
said that Italy may have her Venice
even France may prate of her Paris
with UncPasing vigilance, If you are in
clined to the Orient, go Journey to the
land of the filth wreabing bosphOruS-
or perhaps Pekin, Swallowed with
the CObwebs of centuries past may
claim your attention-but when you
have done all this, and have finally
returned TO your own home land. you
will be ready to agree that the Unit
ed States may boast of q city-amOnS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

to her support and now all is har-
mOnious
Mrs Duncan, and her daughter
Belle Of Town Point. and Miss Gertie
| Mcdonald of Pensacola. are guests of
Mr.. James Duncan of ChOctaWhatchee
T. c. Brooks of Camp Walton is
having his large launch, The Marie S.
thoroughly repaired preparatory TO
making regular trips from Pensacola TO
| Doggy and into the bay0uS around
Choctawhatchee- While the mail launch
Ruth has given satisfaction to resi-
dents along the Santa Rosa Sound
as passenger and freight boat, her
captain has been compelled to keen
10 the route specified by the govern
ment and the residents of the bayou
districts have found it very incon-
venient, for they have had to walk
through the woods to reach the Ruth.
and all are TejOiCed that CAPTAIN
Brooks is going to put his accommO-
dation boat on these waters 1t is
an upward step for the Choctawhat-
chez people and they will aid the pro-
ject in every way possible. Captain
Brooks will give notice as to time
of departure and passenger and
freight rates soon.
Rev Campbell is TO teach the Gar
niers school the present term and will
occupy Mr.. J. \. StaHford's house at
Carriers
Miss Carlin of Sunny Bank. has is
sued invitations for a five o'clock tea,
Saturday, August 1, in honor Of Mrs.
Duncan and Miss Belle. Miss Car
lin is an ideal hostess AMI has lifted
cooking from a drudgeTy to a fine art
It is a real pleasure to see the hand
some imported table linen and the
lovely china which she has collected
fTOl- different portions Of the globe.
| but these are merely accessories that
add to the delight experienced BY the
favored guests who taste the delicate
viands prepared for them with a la
Wish hand.
Wednesday morning Ny ann Mrs.
Pitkin and their beautiful daughter,
Miss ElOise, and Miss Cunningham of
! Greensboro, Ala, and Mrs R E. l..
McCaskeII and children of Freeport.
Fla, who are registered at GuIfview
| House with Mr. and Mrs II 3 Banks.
and little Dorothy, visited Evoluta
1t has been said that il one wants TO
hear the sound of their own horn that
| they must do the blowing and the
truth of this saying has been proved
and also the wide circulation of the
Pensacola Journal for last week
| there was an article in one of the
northern papers quoting 4 part of the
| all around ChOcta whatchep articI ss.
| That this quoting was done in a real
estate advertisement mattered not.
for credit was given the Journal and
| as IL had the regulation quotation
marks and there being no copyright
| on said article there are no com
| plants coming. We are very sure.
| however that there is no other part
of Florida that is as good and beauti-
full in every respect as all around
| ChOctawhatChPe-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

Within the course of few days,
there will arrive in Pensacola one OF
the first stepping stones TO the real
and ideal conditiOnSNO exist when the
era o. the city beautiful is finally at
hand, when present hopes and plans
and ambitions stand, the full frulJ1On
of the energy of a time that Is gone.
Pensacola, in fact, is soon TO pos
sess her first ornamental fountain and
the beautiful thing of rainbow lights,
of shimmering drops which shall fash
back the prismatic glow o. color eff
fects will be placed cOnspicuOusly in
the Plaza square-that tiny oasis,
fresh and sparkling from 4 touch
which is natures OWn--sUrTOunded by
the wOrkaday world in a citys daily
strife Once Pensacola knows and ap-
pTeciates the presence OF an up-to-
date attraction as will be presented
in the elaborate park fountain which
has been ordered by she commission
ers, she will want M, e fountains.
This, according to statistics in other
cities, is the natural sequence O.
events. The city. with it's natural
setting, presents an ideal OppOrtun
ity for this variety Of outdoor Orna-
mentation, and it is safe TO preuIct
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

Citics-bOth medieval and modern
the history OF which past and present
teams with the unUsual-UnUSUal even
from the standpoint OF the world Oh
today. and in general,
There was fair representative o.
this city of worldwide reputation who
lOlIed in the sunshine not long ago
on one of the park benches in the
Plaza. a business man well known
in commercial centres as represented
in the Crescent City, he took in the
situation before him. You people are
putting up a fine little park" he re-
marked in the course of conversation,
but you DO need some fountains the
worst way" and he looked Specula-
lively out upon the scene before him.
Some Outside Views.
Upon being assured that the first
ornamental fountain was already on
its way, and was soon to be placed
in the Plaza, he became to a degree
enthusiastic
1t has always been mystery to
me-" he remarked, that Pensacola
has never made more of her natural
resources in the line OF outdoor at
fractions. / have had business inter
ests which have been calling me to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
THE SHEATH,GOWN.
OR, CAN [ WEAR 1T?

A Skillet in One Short Act.

know that. But let. me tell you the
| skirt is gored, (AuthOT-s note: l be
| lieve that's the right expression) just
above the knee on the right
Mrs L.-(Shocked) Above, Oh, my
dear.
Mrs. N.-Yes, and unGcrneath she
wore hose that were exactly the
shade of her gown, of course you could
| tell the hose though. and not mistake
| it for the skirt. And right at the top
| of the split, there was a big brooch.
| 1t was lovely.
Mrs. L.-WeII, could it pc worn on
the street,
Mrs. N.-Yes, indeed. That is
of course, GmpressiveIy) if one want
ed to- l assure you there isn't any
/ thing about it that is at all out of the
way, believe me. You go and see it.
Mrs Ii certainly shall, but YOU
riosity over it. 1t seems to me its
bad form.
Mrs N.-The form is perfect, she's
slim and dainty
Mrs. L-CWith dignity mean
convention. my dear
Mrs. N.-(SIOwIy) Oh. CThen con-
fidentially)- But III tell you. I don't
believe it's a real one after all. The
paper said it was called a sheath gown
because it fitted like sheath. Hers
doesn't fit like a sheath4at all
Mrs L.-(TriUmpha Then you
can wear il lOOSpi
Mrs. N Well, the actress does.
CSpitefUlly). But to wear a real one
you must look like Ether barrymore
CThey leave the table and Mrs. N
looks into the full length mirror.
(SCftly) | could wear it. I'm sure
Mrs. l.. on the other side of the
table as she sees the reflection of
her figure in the glass ,murmurs to
HERSELF If it is made loose / can
wear 1t, alright
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
ECZEMA NOW DURABLE.
All Itching Skin Diseases Which are
Not Hereditary Instantly Re-
tieVed by Oil of Winter
Green.
Can Eczema be cured?

Can Eczema be cured?
Some physicians say Yes"
Some say No
The real question is, 'NWha: Is
meant by Eczema" If you mean
those scaly eTuptiODs, those diseases
which make their frs appearance,
not at birth, but yeSTs afterwa-d. and
perhaps not until middle age-then
there can no Ionge, be any question
that these forms of Eczema are cur
able
Simple vegetable oil of wintergreen,
mixed with other vegetable ingredl
ents, will kill the germs that infest
the skin Apply this prescription to
the skin, and instantly that awful itch
is gone. The very moment the liquid
is applied, that agonizing, tantalizing
itch disappears, and continued appli-
cations of this external remedy roon
cure the disease.
We carry in stock this oil % ". :
Tergreen properly compounded into
D. D. D. Prescription. While We are
not sure that il will cure all those
cases of skin trouble which are inherit
ed, We positively know that this D
D.. D. Prescription, whenever rightly
used, will cure every last case of gen
uine Eczema or other skin trouble
which did not exist at birth.
We know this. Anyway you. your
self. will know that \. D. D. PTescGiD
ton instantly takes away the itch the
moment IL is applied TO the skin J
Hooton, druggist, Palafox and Ro
mana. Stop that itch today-instanJ
ly Just call at our store and try
this refreshing and soothing liquid
also ask about D. D. D. Soap.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

rs degrees The average maximum
for this date is 81 degrees and the
average minimum IA degrees
County Commissioner J. R Stew
ard is in the city, arriving yesterday
afternoon, and will remain for the
meeting o. the commissioners to-
night Mr. Steward says that the
heavy rains experienced in his sec
ton of the county are injuring crops
especially cotton.
Al Hogeboom, of Panama City, was
in Pensacola yesterday and has lot
of good things to say about the thriv-
ing little coast town Its mighty fine
TO hear the whistles blowing and the
bells ringing on that new railroad, the
A & St. A Railway, I'll tell you,
said Mr. Hodgeboom. after spend
ing two years waiting Cor it, Panama
City is going forward and even Pen
sacoIa may have to look to her Iau-
rels before she quits growing"
Word has been received in this city
from Captain and Mrs. Walker, re-
Gently in charge of the loc$a branch
of the Salvation Army, TO the effect
that the latter is at present quite i'll
in Meridian, Miss, where they Will
be delayed for several weeks before
proceeding to HattieSburg
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
ALL AROUND
CHOCTAWHATCHIE
Special tc The Journal,

Carriers, Fla, August 1.-E. A
Mooney of Carriers returned from his
travels last Sunday. Although he
travelled through several states and
visited many places of interest, his
health is not improved. He is very
weak and extremely nervous and takes
little interest in things around him
Mrs MONEYS friends are con
graduating her on her appointment
as post mistress. She needed the posi-
ton as recent events have reduced
her finances greatly and she has
made heroic efforts to regain lost
ground. There was a little fight over
the position but her friends rallied
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
TERSELY TOLD.

E. ]. Tillman, of Mobile, is stopping
at the Manhattan for a few days
]. T. Woodruff, o. Jacksonville, Ietl
last night for that city, having been
here for few days.
EFT Woodruff, of Brewton, is in the
city for day or two on business.
Chas. B. Hervey. the hotel man. was
registered at the Escambia yesterday,
S. B. Alvans came over from Mil
ton on business yesterday.
]. H. Kingman is in the city for a
short sojourn.
Rev c. w. Gavin returned Sunday
night from McDavid, where he con-
Quoted the funeral of the late Mrs.
Wiley Davis.
Jno. Rourke, a well-known Bagdad
man, is in town
G. T. Tillman arrived in the city
from Panama City yesterday. and IS
registered at the Manhattan hotel
Jas A Gavin, of Mobile, is here
for a brief soJourn-
Eff Johnson. a well known Milton
man, is at the Merchants hotel.
F. r Littman, oT Montgomery, is
transacting few matters of business
in the city this week.
Chas. P. NunnaIly. of Admission, Ala,
is spending a few days in Pensacola.
d. P. Mckenzie, of Doggy, is at the
Southern hotel.
W. P. Simpson came over from Jack.
sonville Sunday, and is still in the
city.
Jas A. Smith, of Cottondale. is al
the Merchants hotel.
Mrs. Pillser, of 319 North Guile
maTd, is contemplating a rTfp 20 81
Andrews Bay. leaving this evening.
Thirty-six cases were on the dock
ct for trial yesterday morning in the
recorders court OF this numbes
six cases were continued, one de-
PENDANT turned over to the county au.
thoTities, six cases dismissed, and
fines amounting to $50 imposed.
z. r. Cobb. of Mobile, general man
ager of the Mobile & Gulf Steamship
Co, was in the city yesterday on bust
ness connected with his line.
Ralph y. Lindsey. delegate from
Pensacola Typographical Union &c
the International Typographical con
vention, left Sunday for Boston to
attend the convention. Before return
Ing ne will visit his old home in In
diana.
The maximum temperature at Pen
sacOla yesterday was Sc degrees al
lis p. m while the minimum was
81 degrees at $50 a m Last year on
The same date the maximum temper
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
PRETTY SONGS AT
THE BIJOU THEATRE

Miss Palmer. who forms a portion
of the team of Barber and Palmer,
playing at the Bijou this week, CAP
tivated every audience yesterday in
her rendition OF the popular song.
As Long as the World Rolls On.
She has a good voice. and she con
trolls ii remarkably well The comedy
work between her and partner Is
exceptionally bright and sparkling.
They were well received Chas. La
Sale sang Because l Loved You
So, one of Chas- K Harris's great
successes with great deal of feel
ing This same mum Der will be Of
<eTed again today The entire bill is
exceptionally good at the B1leu this
week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
BuckIen's Arnica safve Wins

Tom Moore. of Rural Route I. Coch-
ran, Ga, writes: 4 had a bad sore
come on the instep of nv foot and
could find nothing that would heal il
until 7 applied Bucklen's Arnica
Salve- Less than half of a 25c BOX
won the day FOr me by effecting a
perfect cure" Sold under guarantee
at all druggists
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
a Grand Family Medicine.

eft gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric BfTteTs." writes
Nh Frank C0nIan Of No. f36 Houston
81. New York It's grand family
medicine for dyspepsia and liver com
pHcatiOns: while for lame back and
weak kidneys II cannot De- too lignly.
commented" Electric BitTcTs TeEu-
late the digestive functions. purify the
blood. and impart renewed vigOT and.
vitality 10 the weak and deb1iitated Or
both sexcs- Sold under guarantee at
all druggists SOC
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

Mrs. Newestthing:-H you seen
it?
Mrs. Lateststyle: What?
Mrs N.-Haven't you heard2
Mrs L--No, I'm dying to know.
Mrs. N.-Why the sheath gown.
Mrs. WHO'S wearing it?
Mrs. N--Oh, nobody yet, no one
would dare, but its the dearest thing
but my dear believe me wnIfe its trifie,
weller. its not at all? bad, really.
Mrs L.-Where is it.
Mrs. Nat the theatre. She's a
vaudeville actress. It's alright for
pretty too. mouths too big, but sort
of chic and charming.
Mrs. L--How's it made; that's
show mean
as I said, it's not at all immodest,
just trifie suggestive, that's all. The
dress is pretty, sort of light blue,
net over something or other, with
waist made of the real lace. The
skirt is cut high. giving Il a long
sort of effect awfully svelt for one
with sylph like figure
Mrs. L.-Ahem!
Mrs. Mo my dear, (patronizing-
1y) it would hardly do fou you but I
well, | could wear it, tstrong en-
phasis on 'could), but of course l
wouldn't dare to here.
Mrs. L-(Indignantly) Indeed
shouldn't ever think of it.
Mrs. N.-Of course, (soothingly)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
STEAMER
MONARCH'S
S Fam Err
SCHEDULE
Daily, Except Sunday.

SCHEDULE
Daily, Except Sunday.
Leave City for Navy Yard and Pavilion
f-1S a m.
Leave Pavilion for Navy Yard and City
$50 D. m. except on Saturdays, when
she leaves at 11:45 a m
Sunday.
Leave City for Pavilion 1910 a. m. $40
D. m. and D. m.
and p. m
Leave City for Pavilion 1:lS a. m, $40
o. m, p m, and p m
Leave Pavilion for City 4:S0, 6:45 and
1000 p. m.
Music at Pavilion Sunday and Friday
Fare for round trip. so cents.
Please note-Boat leaves promptly al
time given
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
; The Yacht ''Waterb oy"
is now prepared to give
SPECIAL RATES

Is now prepared 70 give
SPECIAL RATES
TOR excursions and parties to any part OF
tne bay or sound into the Cult she
has full equipment and dressing rooms
Tor private parties who wish TO 90 bath
ing ~eii-equipped cooks galley hsh-
ing tackle, everything necessary to make
IN outing pleasant. Wharf at the foot OF
paiafoN street.
CHAS. AARDESTY,
lee Church ST.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04
THE FLAVOR L!NGERS.

Use Blue Ribbon Vanilla for your
desserts and get a taste of the flavor
that fingers longest
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

Place: Ice cream parIor on PaIafox
street.
Characters: Mrs. Newestthinq who
has a syfph-Iike fiaure-Mrs. Latest
style, inclined to fuliness
Time: About five o'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

z. r. Cobb, of Mobile, general man
ager of the Mobile & Gulf Steamship
Co. was in the city yesterday on bust
ness connected with his line.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

The maximum temperature at Pen
sacola yesterday was Sc degrees at
lis p. m, while the minimum was
81 degrees at $50 a m Last year on
The same date the maximum temper
lture was So degrees and the mInImu
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

Ralph y. Lindsey, delegate from
Pensacola Typographical Union TO
the International Typographical con
ventiCn, left Sunday for Boston to
attend the convention. Before return
Ing ne will visit his old home in In
diana.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-04

ThiTty-siX eases were on the dock
ct for trial yesterday morning in the
recorders court OF this number
six cases were continued, one de-
PENDANT turned over to the county au-
thOTities, six cases dismissed, and
fines amounting to $50 imposed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-31

Dwight Elmcndorf of New York
city recently declared that he would
rather live in Italy than any other
land. outside Of his own. He came
to this conclusion after thirty years
Of travel over almost the entire hab-
table globe
Il think Italy best" said Mr. Elm
endorf, because Of the rest and beau
" one finds there: because Of the
congenial and happy life. aud because
of the climate The land IS fun OF
ideals and memories. One has to use
his imagination only a little TO live
amid the centuries that have gone.
There are many artists there. anv
one of whom would give his last crust
70 helo III brother II need he. II Is
l-T7 Of dlcams and sunshine The
sons i've s1ul viii thrive there. II is
di~ -eut from the north of Europe.
where everything Is material: in fact.
Il is diHeren' rom any other place
on earth GERMANY "a too CONNER
cial and cca-se Washington Post.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-31
To License Pilots.

A recent report sent out from
Washington D. c.. TO the various
river engineers by the supervising in.
spector general. strongly advocates
the licensing OF all engineers Of gaso-
line boats. whether the boats they
operate carry passengers for hire or
are merely run for pleasure, as this
viii probably lessen the number OF
accidents IN gaining experienced
operators. During the past few
years the number of gasoline yachts
end craft Of various descriptions
which have appeared on the inland
waters, especially on the Ohio river.
las been surprising and on this ac
ccunt the licensing OF the engineers
CT boats carrying passengers for hire
was required in an act of two years
ago. Since that time quite number
OF accidents have happened to pleas
ure craft. and 1t is thought that by
gaining experienced men for the oper-
alton Of these boats viii almost elimi-
nate accidents, while it is nothing
more than proper for those owning
pleasure boat to know enough about
their power to be able to obtain a
license