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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
Odd Things
in the News


Edward c. Lee, clerk of the chill
dren's court in New York, who has
just died, was credited with having or
ganized the first uniformed political
club in the country, the Rocky Noun
tain Climbers, in 1856, when John G.
Fremont was a candidate for presi-
dent ON the first Republican ticket.
An artillery lieutenant in Kraguye-
watts, Servia, has been sentenced to
twenty-one days Imprisonment for
compelling a recruit to undergo the
most cruel indignity in Servian eyes.
This consisted in making him shave
his mustache.
Maury county, Tennessee, is making
race with Aroostook county, Maine,
for the lead in the production of white
potatoes. This year it reports a crop
of $4,000 barrels, selling at $1.65
against the $3.50 average of the
Maine product
Steam pipes running through an
abandoned tool box in a shop at Ale
gheny, Pa, in which two dozen eggs
the eggs, and fourteen chickens, COW
New York city, although not known
as the American Venice, contains
more islands than any city except
Venice, for within its boundaries are
thirty-one separate and distinct
islands.
The use of the metric system OF
weights and measures will be compul-
sorry in the Philippines after the first
of next year.
An acre is s,272.640 square inches
An inch CT water on an acre, is there
fore. 6.272 GAO cubic inches That
amount, at 227 cubic inches to the
gallon. equals $4,000 gallons. or 100000
pounds, or 100 tons. An inch of rain
is, in other words, rain falling at the
rate of 100 tons to the acre
Chinese are discarding the old oiled
paper umbrellas, in use for centuries
in faysr of the kind of umbrellas used
in Europe and America. Germany and
Japan are fighting for the trade. Last
year China imported 1,102, 1888 Trmbrel
las and the year before 1.0SS0.1 Ill
The number of persons killed in
India in 1907 by wild beasts was 1866,
as compared with 2oS6 in 1906. The
report SAYS this is the lowest figure
on record since the government has
been gathering statistics on the sub
jec.-
French scientists are studying q
peculiar movement Of the sands along
the northern coasts of France. Bel
GUM and Holland. 4 fine sand orig
mating on the coast OF Normandy has
been found a. far away as Denmark
British Honduras is short OF labor
for it's increasing fruit growing and is
trying TO get coolies from India
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
; The Freshman's Compliment.

A certain college president was en-
tertaiing a freshman at dinner, when
the conversation turned upon foot
ball. saws Lippincott's. To the stu
dents surprise, the president display
ed a thorough Familiarity with the
game, and proceeded TO discuss 1t as
earnestly as thought it had been
Greek or mathematics indeed, his
treatment Of the topic brought out so
many points that the freshman had
overlooked, that the youth was moved
to remark to his hostess:
well. this talk with Prezident
Blank has showed me how true 1t is
we never meet any one from WON
ve can't learn snnnsthinG
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

payment of her interest, and now
her furniture was to go-because she
owed the paltry sum Of $50, although
she had paid back s48 in Interest.
The remedy for the lpan-shark bus
mess is believed to be first Of all
publicity for it's dealings. and second
ly, an adequate and honest competi-
ton to underbid It. Mr.. Thesis con-
tinues:
ALREADY many movements are on
foot to accomplish this end. In New
York we caave the Provident Loan
Society. started with gift Of 100000.
1t lends money at the rate sof 1 per.
cent. a month, and cuts that rate in
half for prompt repayment. Last
year it made 2S6, 1000 loans. The He
brew Free Loan Association is a sim
liar organization. 1t lends money to
any Hebrew who can get good in
dorsement Then there ARE the st.
Bartholomews Loan Bureau of New
York, the Collateral Loan Company
and the workingman's Loan ssociaf
ton of Boston, and similN Gganiza-
lions in other cities. Ta4r object is
not only to help the poor over slip
perry places, but to teach them thrift
and economy.
Better yet, as showing an active
interest In ones employees. is the
system of lending money that New
York department store has instituted.
Small SUNS are advanced TO employees
without interest, the money advanced
being deducted from the borrowers
pay envelopes in ten weekly deduc-
tons. Slight as is this assistance IL
is just the help that is needed-and
It is assistance without price. Many
employers now help their employees Ia
this way.
BEST of all is the movement to-
ward self-he1p in the form of mutual
loan associations that is spreading
everywhere among the poor"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
PAT M'sRIDE DEAD.

Bridgeport, o., Dec. 12.-PatricR
Mcbride, first secretary of the United
Mine Workers of America, and Sec
rotary of the Ohio Operators Associ-
alton. died today of pneumonia He
was so years old and one of the best
known men in the mining business
The body was shipped TO Columbus.
Ohio. for burial
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
WANTED FOR ENLIGHTENMENT.

Houston, Texas, Dec 12.-Detective
Findlay. of Chicago, left Houston last
night with w. Briggs Goodrich. who
is wanted in that city on a charge of
embezzlement. 1t is alleged that ne
appropriated to his own use about So
600 belonging to the widow of Michael
Mcdonald
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
SIGNED WITH ATLANTA.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 12.-Pitcner e.
B. Kenna, formerly o. Jae Louisville
American team and lately OF the Den
yer Western League club, has, accord
ing to a story published here today,
signed for the coming season with the
Atlanta, Ga, club.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

British Honduras is short OF labor
for it's increasing fruit growing and is
trying TO get coolies from India
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

French scientists are studying q
peculiar movement OF the sands along
the northern coasts OF France. Bel
GUM and Holland. 4 fine sand orig
mating on the coast OF Normandy has
been found a. far away as Denmark.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
Has Judge $4,000 Since He
Took Charge of the Ju-
venile Court.
HANDLED MANY A
BIG "PLUGULY," TOO
Looks Young and Feels
Young, Though He Has
Lived Nearly so Years.

The Philadelphia Times OF recent
date says:
Make the children just as happy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

The number of persons killed il
India, in 1907 by wild beasts was 1866
as compared with 2os6 in 1906. Ths
report says this is the lowest figur,
on record since the government ha.
been gathering statistics on the sub
jec..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
The Acme Of Wealth.

Lucas Cleeve, the novelist, told this
story: An old nurse had very prst.
ty daughter. The girl met Million
aire broker at Broadstairs one week
end. The man proposed an they wers
married. An excellent match, Gays
London Tit-Bits.
Lucas Cleeve saw the mother 3
short time after the wedding
Molly has done well, hasn't she?"
she said
~sbe has that. ma'azn." said the old
woman.
Her husband is very rich, isn't
he?"
..Ricn, Save us, yes. Ye should
see, ma'am, Moll's brougham. her
coachman and footman. her mot0r car
and her diamonds and pearls. Oh, she
live high. Quite like the nobility
and gentry, ma'am. Why, she strips
for dinneri"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

TIE Writer'S child-~Pa. what b
penurys"
The Writer-aPenury. my son. 4
the waxes of the aea-s
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18
coMpuTrNa cHEEsE cuTTER.

operating board. A spring pawl car
ried by the bracket prevents return
motion of the cheese table. Thus when
the lever B is operated the operating
board will move back and forth with
it. but more slowly than the lever,
whereas the cheese table, owing to the
arrangement of the pawls, will move
only In one direction.
The cheese table Is provided at its
upper face with concentric circles,
which enable one to center the cheese
on the board. Projecting Jugs D Gig
u serve to retain the cheese in such
position. The operating handle swings
along on arc e, on which two stop
pieces, F, are secured. These stops
may be adjusted to any desired posi-
ton. Mounted on the lever Is spring
pawl, G, which may be temporarily
turned inward to engage the stops. On
the arcuate plate z graduations are
marked, which will permit the opera
tor to determine In advance the size Of
the slice he is cutting and also the
price Of such slice. The inventor Of
this improved cheese cutter Is j. W.
Isler of Goldsboro, N. 9.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18
Asbestus ShinaIes.

An asbestus shingle roof when prop
erly made will outlast the life Of the
building itself, The simple exposure
to the elements causes the cement COW
ering of the asbestus fiber to crystalline,
and 1t becomes more and more service
able as time rolls on, steadily tougher
Ing and hardening with exposure. The
fact that the elements take better care
Of these shingles than the best paint or
dressing does away with this expense.
Being flreproof and not affected by
continuous moisture or frost, It is OBJ
vious that nsbestus shingles and ashes
tus lumber can be used in a great many
places where ordinary lumber has
failed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18
AGE OF THE OLIVE.
PIato's Tree Still Standing Near Site
Of Athens Academy.


PIato's Tree Still Standing Near Site
Of Athens Academy.
1t is we'll known that olive trees will
live to an extreme age, and trees are
known which are many centuries old.
What is known as Platos olive tree is
one Of the oldest upon record. 1t stands
near Athens and on the spot where the
academy formerly existed. In spite of
it's great age it still appears to be In a
fiourishing condition and has a vigor-
Gus foliage, Although somewhat dam
aged by the combats Of the insurrec-
ton, says the Scientific American, it
will no doubt live for a long time to
come. The proprietor of the ground,
M. Vamvacas, had the tree examined
by the naturalist Millarakis in order to
be assured whether the popular legend
dating 1t from the time of Plato could
be correct, and 1t was found that its
age was sufficient to bear out the leg
end. AS to popular belief, M. Cam
buroglus, conservator of the National
library of Athens, states that tradition
has 1t that the tree was no doubt al
ready old when Plato sat under its
shade. M. Vamvacas had the idea of
honoring this contemporary Of the
great philosopher by sending its olives
as a present to the different sovereigns
or presidents, and among others Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who addressed him
reply of thanks for the unique present.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18
HANDY CHEESE CUTTER.
Automatically Cute Desired Weight
and Computes Price.

Automatically Cute Desired Weight
and Computes Price.
Illustrating the accompanying article
Is q cheese cutter of the type adapted
to cut a predetermined amount Of
cheese and automatically compute the
price Of the slice cut. In Fig. 2 the
mechanism may clearly be seen, be-
cause the cheese table and an operat-
ing board have been removed. To the
circular base OF the cheese cutter q
bracket Is secured, on which is hinged
a blade. A. Hinged to the base near
the bracket is a lever, B, provided
with an Offset to clear the pivot pin on
which the cheese table is mounted.
The short end Of the lever B is con-
nected by link to plate, G. The lat
ter is secured to the underside of the
operating board, so that when the
lever B is swung on its pivot 1t viii
rotate the operating board through Q
limited arc.
Over the operating board the cheese
table is mounted, and this is provided
with Tugs, which are adapted to be en-
gagged by spring pawls carried by the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18
Hvdrophobla DANCER.

Rabies is far more common disease
than is generally admitted, so that DR..
70. G. Siroeder or tine United States
bureau of animal industry urges cor
slant observation Of dogs and Their
muzzIing in public places. Recent prog
ress has greatly lessened its effects,
for, since Negri's discovery in 1903 Of
the distinguishing micro organisms in
the nerve cells, the disease is early rec
ognizable and the Pasteur treatment is
effective In curing It. The mortality
of 60 and 80 per cent In untreated bites
on hands and head has been reduced
TO rs and 1.25 per cent
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18

Pol acres-only 2 miles from town on the Rus
sellville pike. This farm can be bought
cheap, add is an ideal location, and highly
productive place, with good improvements.
300 acres near Bell, KY. This is a we'll i'm
proved farm, and just what you are look
ing for Splendid dwelling, good stable
and large tobacco barns and all other out
buildings 40 acres good timber, balance
in high state of cultivation.
211 acres, miles south of town, improvements
good, and everything in good shape. An
opportunity you cannot afford to miss.
We.haye some very desirable: homes for sale
on the best residence streets in the city and at
real bargain:fgures.
A right new modern cottage for sale or rent
on 18th street, in the old Sharp addition.
Another one at a bargain on West 18th St.
Also some desirable building lots in different
parts of the cityIat ridiculously low prices.
Call and see US if you are interested in a good
home, either in the city or country. Now is the
time to.buy good property at prices that appeal
to your pocket-book.
If you are looking for a good established
business, we'll located, we have got just what
you are looking for, and at the right price.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-18

278 acres, miles south Of town, in the finest
neighborhood in the county, a large two
story house. large barns, 2 tobacco barns,
hayshed, wagon shed, cow house, granary,
buggy house, ice house, good cabins, meat
house, hen houses, etc. Well watered, and
has splendid crops of orchard grass, clover,
timothy and wheat growing on it. An ideal
stock and grain farm, and a money maker
sos acres, 10 miles south of town, on the Clarks-
vile pike, and close to r. R. station on the
l. c. road, near school house. and with all
modern Improvements. This is as fine a
body of land as you can. find anywhere, and
produces large quantities of wheat, corn,
hay and tobacco. Has 40 to 80 acres fine
timber, tobacco barns, large stock barn,
hay shed, cabins, windmill and tank, and
all improvements necessary to first class
farm If you are looking for something
extra at bargain don't fail to see this place.
222 acres, 2 miles south of Garrettsburg-100
acres of this is in timber, containing a lot
of red and white oak and poplar, 2-story
brick dwelling, 2 tobacco barns, l stable,
cabins, and other necessary Improvements.
This place is offered at a real bargain.
200 acres. near Pembroke. rich land and well
improved Runs right up to within 3-mile
of the best little town on earth.
10 acres Just outside the corporate limits Of
Hopkinsvie, splendid house and all neces-
sary out buildings. Just the very best
place you know of to raise chickens and run
garden andifrUit farm
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
WOMEN 0F SOCIETY
WILL! RACE IN Rome
PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL
MEET ALMOST COMPLETED
BY PRINCE scALEA.

ROME, May 20 Prince Scalea, the
famous horseman is putting the finish
Ing touches TO the program for the
International womens races 10 be held
IN Rome sometime in the fall
Equestriennes from all over the
world Viii De invited TO compete, aud
the prince has promises from society
women IN the United states, Italy,
Russia. France, Austria and England
10 enter the races, riding their own
horses rs lady jockeys II not enough
society women can be secured. profess
sional riders will be invited. otherwise
the latter will be excluded.
The races are 10 be managed by
Emile Durer. Mascagni's manager, but
the Roman Societe Hippiquc, Of which
Prince Scalea Is president. will decide
on the admittancc OF applicants. The
amazOny Will be invited TO compete
both In fiat races and the steeplechase
According 10 Prince Scalea. q rich
American residing in Paris has Offered
a prize OF 100 600 francs for the lady
winning in the II 500 feet race. II is
reported that James Hazen Hyde made
the generous offer There are TO be
plenty OF other prizes 90 attract the
ladies'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
GIBSON GIRLS ARE
CALLED TO COURT
ORIGINALS HoNoREp WITH a
COMMAND TO NPPEAR FOR
ROYAL PRESENTATION.

LONDON. May 20.-Charles Dana
Gibson Is becoming more and more
interested IN sculpture aud painting
In oils. and some OF his work has,
from accounts received here. aston
ished some or the great Partisan art
lists. The artist ana his wife and her
two sisters Mrs, Waldorf Astor aud
Mrs. Reggie Brooks will ali be IN town
together Ia June
Mrs Aston has taken a fine house
in Upper Brook.st.. Mayfair for the
season ana there she VIII give a big
BAH. but not. as has been stated, for
her unmarried sister. Miss Norah
Langhorne. who. contrary 10 eNpecta-
tions has indefinitely postponed her
visit 10 London
The friends of Mrs Aston declare
that there is a Virginian romance be-
hind this sudden alteration OF plans.
The original Gibson girls will in fact
be among the lionesses of the season
Mrs Gibson has already been hOnore1
by "commandr 20 a royal function.
so that she Will accompany her sis
tiers To court The trio are likely 10
create a sensation, and the court mil
liners and dreSsnakers are already
laying ia walt Tor them
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
A Million Dollars Worth of Hope.

only day at ime said the doe
tor and the woman smiled and bore
her misery vita brave heart--only a
day az time
life Is jnsi long road for SHORT
one. as The C9se NAV le, to all % us.
and its nevet' a straight toad Thank
the kindly Providence that makes IN
possible for US - ind pleasure az
every turn VI it-7it our eyes sre only
opened
Just thiak There's a whole week
ahead of you-seyen i0ag. beautiful
days Imagine all tie good things
thai can happen In thar time BAD
things well. they never last long
when they do happen and The only
thing that's really bal about tbfn, af-
ter an rs being sfraid 10 meet the1l
\ dollars worth nf hope
Come on. lets have ~ million dol,
lgr% worth Of hour and faith and joy
and courage together right now. YOU
apd
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
men,

iti1h T.. New Is. D.. na Emn.S be-
]"ttd NlshaUA of, Augusta, trfAlSe
' ahd (tthrr ct Elsie Edna gnu' CiA
'rNe. asvd 40 wears tuncFal rhuls
cav o. 49,. stsndald from irst-
deuce. th9 McpouEall awe
Is ASI-MaN u.s.. 81 residence. ,6i2 piN'
ave, France. beloved wife uf Gfia-
tdNYs . ka~t Funeral from resi-
Ithte. MAY y az 5 -, ana Holy RE
deeWer church at ..
GRAHAM Died. az her home. 921 W
warren. on May ~, 1908. lydia q
ttrrttrT ugrC &c yfdTg
GlRARDiN-May IS. 1903. Annie. be-
loved wife OF Frank 81 Girardin, and
sister OF James McCune, OF Lansing
Michael J. McCune- OF Chicago, and
Mrs. Dennis +. OBrien, aged IS
years Funeral from residence, Shcr-
wood-aYe north OF strong ave. FRI
DAY, AZ SIS "A. m, and from 81 Johns
church at clock.
HAFENFELD-May D ., Robert beloved
husband OF Johanna Hafenteld. aged
es ssars. Funeral from residence.
l55 Twenty first-st., Wednesday May
20. at i; m.. standard
CClkk-May II, 1905 "a residence OF
her son. 1913 Fifteenth-st, johanna
widow OF the. late Cornelius DUNK.
ana mother OF Mrs. Catherine Doody
and Michael Quirk. Funeral from
above residence WcdnesdaH AT Sis.
and 50. Nincents church al 30.
RlLEY-May - zoos. at mis- residence
q
husband Of the late Della Riley, and
father Of Frank and John Riley No
tee OF funeral hereafter
SEHTON--May IS, at residence, 800 Me
DouGail-aVe.. William Henry. aged %
years beloved husband OF Anna T.
sexton. Funeral services Wednesday
at 30 p m. at Mary Palmer NJ
church. Burial private.
SCHN AB-Mrs. Annie, age - years
May 10. widow Of the late Frank
ScEWab. and mother OF Mrs. Selma
bel and Mrs Ginster. Funeral from
her daughters residence SEA Jos.
Campau. Wednesday May 20, al :
O'Clock
TRAZlFR-- Herbert husband OF Isa-
bella son OF Eliza. Monday 40 a.
ulr 20 years Funeral Thursday.
1890, from house. at 80 from Bethel
church,
WELLS-May is Mary. beloved wife
o. tle late lob Wells and mother Of
Benjamin A Wells Burial priva te
from residence. l5s NeNnont-ave.,
Wednesday a. . y. IN.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
LORD VERNON ENGLAND'S
MOST DARING MOTORIST'

LONDON. May 10 Lord Vernon
whose mother is daughter OF r. G.
Lawrence. OF New York has earned
for himself the reputation OF being
the most reckless young motorist In
England lie is only "A lad of 10. but
he has been fined SO often for exceed.
ing the speed limit and driving 10 the
public danger aud had SO many hair
breadth escapes I'm his cars. hat ais
own trustees have succeeded Va ha9.
Ing his motoring license cancelled
The young man in il,c future Isl abso-
lutely prohibited from driving
sudbury Han, Lord Vernons seat
in Derbyshlre is picturesque rcd.
bri6k house which was built by Lady
Alice Vernon in the reign OF James l.
and was for several years the country
residence OF Queen Adelaide, the
widow OF William rs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
SHE SIMPLY WROTE
HER NAME ON AN EGG

BOSTON. Mass May i9-The writ
Ing OF her name on an egg that was
shipped in large consignment and
the strange coincidence OF her name
appearing on q cheese box week %.
ter has led TO The engagement, Of a
Kansas girl TO a Boston produce mer-
chant The man is William Heardon
About four months ago. in case
OF eggs Reardon found one on which
was written Can't YOU write 20
me?" signed MARY Winebaueh. Oak
Hill kas \ week later the same
message was found on q cheese box
The man did write The letters were
answered The Wedding is set for
June b. The girl is the daughter OF
q WelltOAo farmer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
" WlNlFREO BLACK.

GROCEKS clerk was arrested
the other day for stealing
I'M small change from the iill OF
S his employer
is turned out that be hau
used the money W buy loVerg tickets.
~ know / was a TOOL t0Nsteal. said
ms 'gr1ctfs clerk. "bu ] don mink
u was Tool rO buy ths lottery ucNetS
/ bought iust dollars worth OF hope
a week with each ticket
Poor fellow His theory. his prac-
lice was al wrongs bat his theory
wasn't SO bad after all-only be old
not know how 10 carry it out A dol
lars worth OF hope is an right when
YOU don't have 20 carry tpudred
1onacs worth OF anxiety any deceit
along with a.
And. poor man, he could hove had
a thousand dollars worth OF hope any
day hi the week without paving a
cent for Il II he had only knoWn how
TO do IT,
4 woman | know-was III OF an In
durable disease
Doctor she said how lcug VIII
have 20 stand this pain?"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-20
BIRTHS

BOYS
Peter DeSiso. b34 Russell
Albert Raass. t9V Beabblen
Carries Cubbirncss, "a Medium.
ONE HamIu. 351 ArtietaW
Francis NaQeaG. 10 Preston
Frank Maui. 1920 Canfeld
John Brady 1913 Canton.
George Cardinal. -S6 I&ilwan
Henry Summers. $40 Cavalry.
GIRLS
Louis Kuchi. ga Ri0pclie
Edward > J'kcefe 2-t Beuiteau.
John Lposk. sos Fort
Alexander LIszewski iCj Ecsklnc,
Timothy MIrpLy lt4 Hooker
Gay LAOu. ga Brown.
steve SzcZtpJnskA G16 AlcNonariuc,
Peter OtesZNOWlC. llA- Military
samuel solomon, say So Antoine.