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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

To the Voters OF Escambia County:
desire extend my heartfelt thanks my friends
both in the city and country who Loyalty supported
in the First Primary for Clerk OF the Circuit Court.
I feel that the handsome majority given my
highest opponent insures reelection by oVcrWen-
ing in the second primary and if reelected all OF my
energies well past experience in the Clerks office
will be used for the bettermen the county and the pro-
EteCtion OF the interests OF her people
The Second Primary will be held June 10th, 1908 and
now respectfully solicit the hearty support OF
er in Fscanlba county. assuring each that his kindness
xviii ever be held in grateful remembrance.
\. NJ. MCMILLAN,
Clerk Circuit Court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24
ELECTION DISTRICTS AND
VOTING PLACES OF COUNTY

The following correct list OF all election districts
scamba county together with the voting places in each
district revised by the Board OF County Commissioners:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17
One of the most unexpected DO

One of the most unexpected pc
lItical surprises was the crushing
defeat given by the people Of
Georgia to Gov. Hoke Smith in the
state primaries a few days ago.
When, several months ago the can
didacy of Joe" Brown was an
nounced for governor, the friends
and supporters of Gov. Smith
laughed at the idea and declared
that Joe Brown would be treated
with silent contempt. But Joe had
an axe to grind and he set industri-
ously to the work of grinding it.
He had been discharged from his
position on the state railroad COM
mission by his former friend, Hoke,
-ignominiously canned" and he
wanted revenge. His campaign
has been a unique one. He wrote
letters and postal cards, principally
cards, but never made a single
speech or public appearance. aoke
Smith has been speaking constantly.
all over the state. The registration
for the primary was the largest in
the history of the state and Fulton
county, in which Atlanta is located,
had registration of 5000 more than
IN any other primary. That coun-
ty gave Brown a majority of 1000;
Savannah gave him 5000 and nearly
every large city in the state showed
majorities in his favor. So packed
and damned were the polls at
Atlanta that when Gov. Smith went
to vote he was obliged to wait in
line for half an hour before he
could cast his ballot. His own ward
went against him by 200 votes and
in the state Browns majority is about
Is, 200, all of which shows the un-
certainty of politics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.

The Republican National conven-
ton assembled at Chicago yesrer-
day, and there is nothing known at
the hour the Herald goes to press as
to the result of its deliberations
other than what has been outlined
for a week or more as to the prob
abilities. Notwithstanding Taft ap-
pears to have enough votes to
nominate him upon the first ballot
the ''Allies," whom he has appar-
entity beaten. are carrying the fight
to the last ditch and insist upon
having a complimentary Ote for
the various favorite sons. There
will be big wrangle over the max
ing of the platform and IL is not
likely that nomination will be
reached earlier than Wednesday
night or perhaps Thursday. There
is no doubt that a tremendous eff
fort will be made by the disappolnt-
ed ones to create stampede for
Roosevelt, but conservative guess
is that all opposition to Taft will
prove fruitless and that he will be
nominated on the first ballot taken.
The Wisconsin forces have or
;ganized by pushing aside the aspir-
ations of Senator Stephenson to be-
come chairman of the state delega-
ton and electing VIM. G. BIumder,
a strong LaFollette man to that po
sition. Senator Stephenson is Civ
en- the fried egg by being made one
of the convention vice presidents.
Senator LaFollette's law partner.
Alfred T. Rogers, is made the Ma
tional Committeeman for Wiscon-
sin. AS was to be expected the del
egation has seen TO it that only La
Toilette men are placed On guard
and the are in full control of every
thing that comes within the power
of the state delegation to handle.
The selection OF candidate fol
vice president Is up IN the air as
far as ever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

DOR SALE-Good bay work horse, in good
condition: weight about 1100 Zeigler's
Livery, Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17
Mississippi Steamer Schedule.

The Steamer Potosi will run between
Dubuque and AinswoTth Springs on
Sundays. Following is the schedule:
Leaves Potosi for Dubuque $50 a. m.
Leaves Dubuque for Potosi
and Ainsworth Springs 1000 m.
Returning leaves Ainsworth
Springs for Dubuque 300 p. N
Leaves Potosi for Dubuque 5:15 p. m.
Leaves Dubuque for Potosi 100 p. N.
Picnic parties will have the privilege
of stopping off at any point between
Dubuque and Ainsworth Springs.
R. freshments can be obtained on
the boat. 4Iw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17
Miss Theda Howe is home from

Miss Theda Howe is home from
Beloit college.
Will Jayne was in Galena Sat
urday and Sunday.
Sheriff Budworth was in Glass;
vile the first of the week.
Miss Isabelle Hernon and Mrs.
James Plgg went to Milwaukee yes
terday.
Mrs. Lambert Groenier arrived
home Friday night from a visit in
Oshkosh and other cities.
Mrs. A. E Lewis and Mrs G A.
Critchlow are visiting at the VIM.
Lewis home in Platteville.
Miss Telah Calvin returned
home Monday from visit with her
brother at Virginia, Minnesota.
Miss Florence Budworth came
over from Bloomington yesterday
on her way to Platteville where she
will visit.
Ted Lowry, the West Point
cadet from this district is home on
furlough. He says that life at the
great military school agrees with
him and his healthy appearance
certainly bears out this statement.
Mrs. Sterne, of Grand Island,
Neb., who will be remembered as
Miss Nettie Woolstenholme, former
ly of this city, with her two daugh-
tiers Ruth and Mabel, arrived last
week for visit with relatives here.
She left Sunday for Chicago where
her husband is attending the Nat
ional Republican Convention but
expects to return for the Home
Coming.
Saturday, 18th, being the reg
ular day for w. r. G. meeting, and
also near flag day, a patriotic pro
gram was rendered after the reg
ular work of the corps. 1t consist
ed of readings by members, piano
duets and solos. declarations bv
school pupils, and fiSg salute by
several little girls; altogether very
pleasing entertainment. Then as a
finish ice cream and cake were
served; another of the many pleas
ant events of the order
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17
KING DONALD

Certificate of Grade Stallion No. 2OSO.
King Donald is bay stallion with black
points. Stands 1872 handsIhigh, weighs 1000
pounds He is grand individual and a
very nigh acting trotter. He could show
better than a 2:15 clip as a two year old
pacing, and last year as 8 year old paced a
mile in 2:2O over half mile track. IL have
started him at the trot and he can show
better than 2:3O clip with only two weeks
work. He is Without do-bt the fastest
Young stallion of his age in Grant County.
He will m AXE the season at Dyer's Livery
Barn and will stand at $500 to insure stand
ing COL. rarrles disposing of mares will be
held for the service fee, which Will De oue
when mare is sold. w. B. DYER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17
Fifteen Cents for Shaving.

After July 1, all of the barber
shops In Lancaster will charge Is
cents for a shave, with no extra
charge for shaving the neck This
is the price now charged in the
large cities and is made necessary
by increased running expenses and
cost of living in all other lines.
LOUIS STARR,
BERT SIMPLIFY,
47t5 JOHN DECKER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

Whatever the facts may be as to
the claim that Wisconsin furnished
the men who gave birth to the Re-
publican party, there can be little
dispute concerning the statement
that she has furnished a whole
brigade of politicians who are doing
their level best to be the death of it.
-GIenwood Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

MONEY to loan on real estate secur ty in
NJ sums to suit borrowers.
24-40Sw 5. h. TAYLOR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

Sherbie Becker has withdrawn
his candidacy for governor of Wis
consin and it looks now as though
the field were practically clear for
the denomination of Gov. YIN"
Davidson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

The ladies of the Cemetery As
ISOLATION are now ready to arrange
the home coming curiosity shop
Anything old, curious or interest
ing. Articles may be left with any
of the committee. at Ivey & " Gibbs
store, or the committee, if notified
will call for the things 74w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

TOR SALE-2OO cords good hard wood: 1900
good second-growth white oak posts;
5000 # oak saw logs. Inquire of Nick Adams.
Lancaster. Alto
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

THE HERALD can place your order for
Il ali kinds of engraving-cardS. wedding
stationery, announcements, etc. Save your
money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

IL situated in 4th ward, city of Lancaster.
Apply to j. O. WELSH.
5Ctf Bloomington, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

LHARM FOR SALE--121 acres, situated
IL miles west of Lancaster. Easy terms.
HARRY f. BARNETT,
1O3tt Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-17

EARMS FOR SALE-I have two good farms
situated in Grant county, that will sell
on reasonable terms.
stiff Jos, III. BENNETT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
The Iron Market.

The pig iron market is as firm as ever but without special feature as the week closes. Matthew Addy & Co.'S Cincinnati report says in part:
 Tariff agitation is not having any real effect on the iron trade. There is some talk of the holding back of business until tie tariff question is definitely settled, but as 8 matter of fact this is mainly talk and not much more. That radical changes i'll the tariff could and would seriously affect makers of both pig and finished iron is undoubtedly true, but no one dreams that radical changes of destrue- tive nature will be made by Congress- However, tIe iron trade in all it's branches will breathe easier when the tariff sched- ales are fixed and the uncertainties of the situation are removed.
 "Business this week has been made up of scattering lots mainly for nearby ship ments. Throughout the trade there is q feeling of great hopefulness. It is the general expectation that the iron business will continue it's progress, the volume of t1 1ade gradually expanding with prices Keeping pace with the general advance. The slow ana sure betterment in trade conditions is regarded as much more sat isfactory than if things came with hoom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12

tended to in all governments but this. This is why we will have an enormous deficit on June 30 next, and a still larg- CT one in the coming fiscal year un- less there is a greater degree of CO., ordination in receipts and expendi- lures.
 As things are going there will soon be another issue of bonds. These bonds are called Panama bonds, whea, in fact, they are straight government bonds. and the money derived from the sales goes into the general fund" The working balance of the treasury will in three months be reduced to low figures, and then the government will either have to issue more bonds or call in some part of the $114,00O,- 900 now held by the national banks as government deposits. More bonds will probably be issued.
 The truth is the situation Is wei come to the large benefciaries who stand ready to say that this or that duty should be retained or increased as a revenue measure. Such sugges- tions are futile. The standpatters want prohibitive duties, not revenue to the treasury. An income tax seems to be the true remedy, but the ruling spirits in the Senate, if not in the House, will not do anything that dis credits Dingleyism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
SANTA CLAUS WHISPERS.

From the Phiadelpbna Ledger
 Thousands of Philadelphia children will rejoice to learn that Santa Claus is not to be deprived of his flowing white beard, which Is no whit less important than his "ten tiny reindeer or his well-filled pack to the proper observance of Christ mas. There was fear among the fire- men at the city hall this year that Santa Claus whiskers might get on fire in his descent of the chimney, and many wire- less messages were sent in the drec- ton of Aurora Borealis in the endeayor to come to an understanding. For a. while clean-shaven Santa Claus or none at all was imminent. He has, however, as a gracious concession to the depart- ment of public safety, taken kindly to the suggestion that he shall wear asbestos whiskers in his visitation of the nurseries and Sunday schools of Philadelphia. It it simply another indication of the mo- torious good nature of the old gentle- man. He always was most self-sacrific- ing, and so willing to put himself out that if he caught fire he would not have had to trouble the firemen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
CAREER OF JOHN MILTON

beauty that refuses to be denied. In charm it must frankly be conceded that Milton was deficient. That it does enter Into his poetry-wtness the best of the sonnets and the perfect -Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity will scarcely be questioned. But it Is certainly not characteristic of it as 0 whole Nor can it be offered as an explanation that the nature of Milton's subjects is responsible for this fact. The Divine Comedy is as instinct with charm as Paradise Lost is lack ing in it.
 One may seriously ask whether Mil- ton ever wrote the best that was in him to write, whether a life baked in many ways on the human side did not stint the human quality in his poetry. This we cannot know. But we do know that Milton stands alone and unapproaehable in his own field, so far as English poetry is concerned, and that he is as much above trivial praise as he is above trivial blame. And we do honor with sincere adulation not to John Milton, the scrivener's son but to John Milton, one of the greatest poets who has ever lived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Wealth and Public Spirit.

"Birminghar. has made marvellous strides in every way within the past 10 years,' said q member of the Commer- elal club. Ten years ago very few men here were little more than solvent, and no one was considered wealthy, whereas today there are among Birmingham cit izens several rnillionaires, and a large number of men Of fair wealth: and the best of it is those who have accumulated large- fortunes have made their money honestly I think 1t is safe to say that there is net man here worth as much as s10o.000 who acquired a dollar other than by square methods.
 "But the direction in which Birming hams progress has been most notable is that of public spirit About nine years ago the Commercial club invited Presi- dent Mckinley to visit this city, but the invitation was not pressed. and therefore vas not accepted It costs thousands of collars to entertain the President of the United States, and when an invitation was sent to President Mckinley our peo- rie wsre not sufficiently well off to raise large fund without feeling it. and more over there was not enough public spirit even to stars a movement that would bring the head of the government here.
 Ut is quite different now. When Presi- dent Roosevelt came to Birmingham he was royalty received, and when MT. Taft co1es he will likewise meet with fitting reception. The splendid success of the conftderate reunion last spring and the promptness with which money was sub scribed for the magnificent Chamber of Commerce building have been the con- spieuous examples of public spirit this year. Now that Birmingham has got fire start along the line of public spirit the sort Of pull-together spirit that has made Misunderstanding is too big for this city to undertake"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
MT. Taft Invited

It is hoped that President-elect Taft will accept the invitation of the Com mercial club to visit Birmingham this winter. As MT. Taft is to spend part of the winter in Augusta he would lose little time in coming to Alabama; but after being installed in the White House there would be small chance of getting him this far south during the next two or three years, at least.
 In recent years Birmingham has been visited by many notable persons, including President Roosevelt, and these occasions have been at once joy ous in a social way and stimulating in the matter of patriotism. MT. Taft would be received here with character istic southern hospitality and his in spection of the industrial activities of the Birmingham district could not fail to interest him. At any rate, the com mittee of the Commercial club appoint ed to transmit thee invitation to the Fresidentelect, and Postmaster Car ter. on whose motion the club acted, may be counted on to spare no. efforts to induce MT. Taft to accept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Popular Social Institution.

Members of the Southern club who at tended the annual meeting last Wednes- day night are speaking with pride of the steady growth and increasing popularity of the institution and of the spirit of harmony that prevailed in the election of officers. In point of membership the Southern club is now one of the largest in the south and it is famed through this section as a model in the way of a high class social organization.
 Said a prominent member last night: MT. W. B. Leedy's term of office as president of the club marked a distinct epoch in the affairs of that institution. He brought into the management of the club the same business system or order that has contributed to his own success as a prosperous business man in this com munity.
 aThe reports submitted by MT Leedy as president at the end of each of the two years he has served in that scapacity have presented a clear outline by which succeedin administrations can conduct satisfactorily club matters. His reports, too. have contained this beautiful feature: A mention of the dead, With snort ana tasteful tribute to those members who passed away during the F months. As citizen of the community and as mem- Der of the Southern club l feel an abid- ing interest in the successful conduct of this notable institution and l want to point out to the newly elected administra- tion the wisdom of following what has been so carefully and thoughtfully planned by the retiring president, MT Leedy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Secretary COrtClyOu'S Warning

In his annual report Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou estimates tne deficit of the present fiscal year at $114,00O,000, and of the coming fiscal year at $143, 3,046,796, both on the basis of present receipts and prospective ex- penditures. It is not surprising that the Secretary of the Treasury calls at tention to the divided control of money affairs in this governmental the fact that our budget made up by diverse powers bears small relation to re- ceipts. No one in this country is charged with the duty of keeping ex- penditures within the limits of income. Fourteen committees bring i1 fourteen big supply bills, and it is no ones duty to keep the aggregate within the income of the government. The bar sucing of the budget is carefully at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
The dragon wing of night o'erspreads
 the earth. -Troilus and Cressida
Conviction of Abraham Ruef

The third trial of Ruef was begun August 26, and a jury was not com pleted until November 6. In this case Ruef was charged with receiving $200,000 from the street railway com pany, and the indictment then says he proceeded to place $S5,OO0 to be distributed among the members of the board of supervisors. The case was technically based on the bribery of Supervisor Furey.
 The length of the trial, and the shooting of Prosecutor Heney and the deep interest taken in the proceen- ings by the people of San Francisco render it one of the most remarkable cases in the annals of American courts.
 The exposures of Mayor Schmitz and Boss Ruef occurred in the summer of 1906, and the authorities have ever since been trying to bring the guilty to punishment. The conviction of Ruef is long step in that direction, although it is by no means certain that he will be sent to the penitentiary very soon. The appeals open to all persons of means will first have to be exhausted. Even when he pleaded guilty in the French restaurant case the higher courts turned him loose.
 Wealthy capitalists are standing be- hind the lawyers and agents who aio prosecuting Ruef, and he will need all his skill and resources to escape from the consequences of his acts. The people of San Francisco are ce-- tainly in a fair way to drive out gross corruption and to set an example rnaC will be almost as striking and lasting as the conviction of Tweed about thir- ty years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Real Estate Transfers,

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real es- tate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 s15OO-N. o. Tyler and wife to T. L. Gamble, the west half of the northwest quarter of section 27, the east half of the northeast quarter of section 26, and all of the southeast quarter of section 2S township 29, range 4 west.
 s1950-T. F. West and wife to Nelson c. Thomas, lots and 4 in block 24-"I' of the Ensley Land company's fifth ad- dtion to Ensley.
 s1150-Thomas F. West and wife to Nel- son c. Thomas, lots l and in block 24-"I' of the Ensley Land companys fifth addition to Ensley.
 $1700-E. W. Thompson and wife to s. B. Copeland, lot 12 in block 237, Birming- ham.
 $1500-G. B. Mitchell and wife to A. s. White. lots Il and 12 in block 242, North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
WHAT CIRCUS LIFE MEANT.
from the Bill Board

T TUIH lIIo IolII bUellus
 George w. Dunbar joined pr. E. Bac- oonstow's Cosmopolitan circus, a boat and wagon show that played the towns locat- ed along the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, in 1868. The feature of this 'impos- ing travelling and sailing aggregation was the lO-horse parade, which in those days and in that territory was a sensa- tional affair. Every one connected with the enterprise, from Dr. Bacconstow him self to the bearded lady, had to drive a single horse, a tandem. or four-in- hand equippage. Young Dunbar came well recommended as a whip, so besides per- forming on his horizontal bar in the cir GUS ring and a blacl<face act in the after concert, he was assigned to tool four in-hand in the big parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
More Corn and Less Politics

The Montgomery Journal is wholly right when it says the south does not need more offices or politics to the acre. What it needs is better cultiva- tion of it's own acres. If an edict could be issued forbidding all ploughing that does not stir the soil one foot in depth, there would be a revolution in were ploughed foot deep we would soon cease to send away good money for corn, wheat, meats, butter, hay, cabbages, potatoes and scores of otM- CT western products. The Journal says Alabama sends to the west each year $4O000,O00. This is why the west Is richer than the south.
 What we need to do is to keep this s40,000,000 at home, and this can be done by ploughing deeper, and by using more homemade feltilizers Cotton seed and barnyard manures are the best fertilizers, but so fertilizer is useful unless the land is ploughed 2 foot deep.
 When we keep the $40,OOO,0O0 at home we will not care who holds the offices, and We will be independent enough to stand by the reserved rights of the states and by our other con- victions even if a President-elect does try to win us with promises of com mercial gain. The only gain of real value that can come to us is freedom from the drain that the west has de- vised against us. We will be in thrall until we stop that drain.