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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-01
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VIM. a. M'WILLIAMS.
Should Save the Expense.

Leesburg. Fla, July q, 1908.
W R Carter, Editor the Metropolis;
Dear Sir-Yours of July 21st re-
questing my opinion as TO an extra
session of the legislature is before
me- In reply, allow me to say that,
in my judgment. a special session o.
the legislature at this time is unneces-
sary However, Governor BrowaTd
may have some reason that l know
not of for calling q special session.
Unless there is sor!s urgent necessity
for it. l do not feel that tie state
should be put TO The expense of an
extra session of the Legislature
Yours truly,
S. F. SMITH, MD
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Wants the Evidence.

Green Cove Springs, July q, 1908
w R Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Your letter asking me
whether or not l am in favor of an
extra session of the legislature re-
ceived; and in reply will say that I
never pass on any case until I have
heard the evidence. When I hear of a
public official cOntemp plating doing a
certain thing out of the ordinary, 1
withhold nv judgment until l am in
possession of the facts neceSsitating
such a move from the standpoint o.
the official One thing I do know
and | know It from experience
that is the sin of omission is greater
than the sin of commission of a reg
ular session. AS member OF the
house of representatives of 1907 1
found but little harmonious action on
the part of the membership. Each
man from his respective county had
his respective ambitions, and those
ambitions were usually cOmpassed by
a selfish desire TO immortalize them
selves with their constituents, that
perhaps they might become their
own Successors, or perhaps step to
higher realms in the political arena.
by getting through some imaginary
grant bill. through their individual
efforts. With this kind of condition
existin gthe whole house Is augment
ed into a state of perpetual CONFUSION,
and this grand, august body proceeds
in its individuality until nothing
wanted by the people Is done. until
the constitutional limit dawns upon
them, and they have to return home
with explanations that do not ex-
plain.
One instance I will call your atten-
ton to il the matter of good roads.
The people had demanded something
of the legislature OF 1907 in the way
of good roads legislation About ten
members had been elected on a good
roads platform Zone from your coun-
ty-. Each one of these members
went up with a coed roads bill as long
as your arm. Each man introduced
his bill, and insisted that it was the
best. Several days o. valuable time
was spent; long-winded speeches
made; the child act INDUCED in. until
it became disgusting. and the whole
thing dropped The people, from one
end of the state to the other, looked
upon us with disgust.
The constitution provides that we
should re-appOTtiOn the membership
Did we do It?
These two things I mention as sins
OF omission that any sensible leglSla
tUre would have done. as they were
demanded, both by the constitution
and the people
] Now in an extra session things
would be quite different. The mem
bers could not indulge in their chiId's
play The governor would direct
them what to do. and they would have
| 70 do or not DO It. In nv opinion
more real peoples legislation would
| be accomplished in ten days Of extra
| session than in two regular sessions
Very truly yours.
! 3 LONG
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G.. HARTSFTELD.
Costs Entirely Too Much.

Miami, Fla, July %, 1908
". r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Replying to yours of the 22d instant
will say that / know of no reason 1oT
an extra session OF the legislature In
the first place, il will cost the tax
payers of Florida about $4,000, some
thing to be considered In the next
place, the regular session of the legls-
lature will be next April, and | know
of no legislation now pending, or de
sired by the people, so important but
what il can wait In my opinion, il
would be politics, pure and simple
Some wOuld-be statesman with future
political aspirations would want a few
grand stand" laws and make a few
gallery plays" with view or
strengthening himself politically, re-
gardIe55 of the cost, and as we have
lust had two warm political primaries
l think the people of Florida would
like TO tcut out" politics, for while
at least
If an extra session is called, | sup
pose Governor Browarj will include
in the call franchise tax bill. a state
insurance bill, and an amendment 10
the constitution submitting the prOhI-
bition question to the people. all OF
which were introduced, discussed, act
ed upon and defeated by the last leg
islature, and know of no reason why
they would not pursue the same
course again. Yours truly,
J. w WATSON.
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The Heir of the
House of Hearst.

The political stork hurriedly alight'
ed in the heart of Chicago town last
Monday, and deposited carefully in the
arms of that experienced political mid
wife William Randolf Hearst, a crying
bowling, screaming enfant terrible.
and there was rejoicing in the ouse
of Hearst thereat.
The good midwife quickly gathered
the admiring throngs of political old
maids, and party divorces, and in
speech, thrilling with prophecies, an
nounced the new born, and the name
the House of HEARST has bestowed up
on it, the independence party.
So Miss Graves who after her
her divorce from the democratic par
ty, was so wildly quoted in the society
columns, and old Miss" Howard, who
is also chiIdless, held out their arms
for the precious bundle with glad
cries, and in the right hand of each
was held a bottle of promises with a
soft rubber nipple, that the little
stranger might thrive and grow fat.
But midwife Hearst heard them not,
and turned in the direction Of Honest
Tom Hisgen, of Massachusetts, and
delivered into the hands of Rockefel-
ler's sworn enemy, the child
AS assistant nurse Miss" Graves.
formerly of Georgia, but who since
her divorce, has lived in New York,
close to the Hearst Hall, that mighty
temple of the House of Hearst, was
chosen.
And each of the god mothers who
were present bestowed some marvel
Gus power upon the youngster. Many
and many were the blessings and none
wore frown, or uttered single male
diction upon its puny head, until ter
rible magician, a second Merlin from
Kansas, the lackeys of Hearst named
him, who had invaded the House of
Hearst, and stolen into the council
chamber, suggested that the infant
learn wisdom from a mighty teacher
and grow to strength and power under
] the tutelage of Bryan.
But the House of Hearst. having
| long since, felt it's own strength, and
with over estimated confidence de
clared against all, would have none of
| 1t, and grew enraged tnereat, and
threw the Kansas man of knowledge
| into the street.
So. the House of Hearst mighty in
| its ego, strong in its over confidence
great in the eyes of its lackeys, vel,
coined the Dury. squawling infant. and
placed it in the political baby incu
bator, with old Misses" Hisgen and
Graves to keep the heater going, and
the soothing syrup handy.
! And, the stork flew a great dis
lance and at last reaching a noun
| tain of heighth, looked down upoT
the commotion it had aroused and
chortled gleefully at the joke upon the
| House of Hearst
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JAMES E. CALKINS.
No Material Good,

Madison. Fla, July "a, 1908.
w. r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-AnsweTing yours o. the
21st instant, l beg to state that with
the light now before me l see no
urgent need for the call of an extra
session Of the legislature; and OF
course if no material good could be
accomplished, l should not advocate
the calling of that body together
However. if the governor can see
wherein the benefit to he derived from
a converting o. the members would
exceed the cost thereof, / should
heartily approve 1t. But as above
stated. | do not now see wherein such
benefit can accrue
Very truly,
R. H. ROWE.
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OF TEGISL ATORS
ON EXTRA SESSION POSSIBILITY

questing an expression from me as 70
the necessity for same. have not
as yet placed any credence in THIS
rumor. for more than one reason ]
am of the opinion there is no neces-
siJy for it. II would prove burden
some to the taxpayer, and very natUr-
ally l am opposed TO same for these
reasons. The next regular session,
under the constitution o. our state,
cOnvene5 next April in just eight
months, and l cannot believe. in the
face of these facts. that Governor
Broward would deliberately weaken
himself in such a manner.
Yours very truly,
J. H. GRIGGS.
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In reply to yours of the 22d instant,
will say there is some important leg
islatiOn needed, but having the utmost
confidence in Governor Broward, l
think he viii do what he sees or
thinks best for the interests of the
state Governor Fleming called an ex-
ira session of the legislature when
the regular session would have con-
Venei in three months or less. That
was by many considered best. Yet an
extra session called by Governor
BrOward has been the theme of some
since before the last legislature al
jourDed. I will not advise at present
or express mySeiS. / want what is
best for our state and people-econo-
my. Respectfully,
w. H. MCCLELLAN.
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Doesn't Favor II.

Fernandina, Fla, July "a, 1903.
W. r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Your communication of
the 22d instant, making inquiry
whether l favor the converting o. the
Florida legislature in extra session,
duly received.
OF course l do not favor an extra
session if no important cause or ne
cessity exists for the same. If you
had stated in your letter the purpose
for which Governor BrOward intend
ed to call an extra session | would
have been in a position to give you
my positive opinion whether l deemed
the subject matter of sufficient impor-
lance to warrant the calling of an
extra session
Yours very truly,
JAMES f. CALKINS.
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No Emergency Known.

Myers, Fla. July %. 1908
W r. Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-YouTs of recent date to
hand. and in replying 10 same Will say
that | know of no emergency that
would demand an extra session of the
legislature, which would be an add
tionaI expense on the taxpayers or
the state of Florida However. the
governor has this responsibility on
his shoulders, and I presume he knows
whether or not the ends would Jusu-
fy the means. Respectfully.
J. II. WILSON.
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T5kinu No Part.

Orlando, Fla, July q, 1903
W. r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-In your communication
Of recent date you ask me 20 sca-e
if / am for or against calling an eX-
ira session of the legislature | am
taking no part in the question either
Cor or against the extra session. The
governor has the constitutional r1Sht
to call an extra session, and l am OF
the opinion that mis- insight into the
affairs of the state makes him a safe
person TO settle the question
Very truly.
GEORGE w CRAWFORD
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Senator Buckrnan's Views.

Jacksonville, Fla, july "a, 1908.
w. R Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear SiT-Replying to your favor,
just received, asking my views on the
necessity for an extra session of the
legislature, l beg to say that l know
of no good reason why an extra ses-
sion should be held, and can see no
necessity for il. The next regular
session cOnvenes in April, and | know
of no matter of such paramount I'M
portance OF of general benefit TO the
interests of the state which would re-
quire. or should call Cor, at this time,
an extra session
The expense attendant Herewith,
in my opinion, would be entirely out
of proportion to any benefit that could
be derived, and it seems to me the
taxpayers could be better served by
the saving of this expense.
Yours truly.
H H. BUCHANAN
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General Opposition.

W. r. Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-RepIying to your letter
of the sd relative to the holding of an
extra session of the legislature, will
say that I have been watching very
closely the trend of sentiment on the
subject. have discussed the matter
with many of the leading citizens OF
this county. and have failed TO find
one who thinks that any good could
be accomplished thereby.
Ny own opinion i that it would be
a useleses expenditure of money, with
strong proba 5ility that the governor
would not be able to carry through
his measures. all OF WHICH can await
the regular session in April next
Yours truly.
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Tallahassee, Fla, July %. 1908.
W. r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis
Dear Sir-In reply 10 yours of re
cent date 1 desire to say that 1 favor
an extra session, because, among 9th
er reasons. there is no money avail
able to pay Cor the two months extern
sion Of schools making an average at
tendance of so per cent or for state
aid to high schools and rural graded
schools, etc The money due teach
ers for the so per cent extension has
not been paid for two years past, and
funds should be provided for this puT-
pose without further delay. The seS-
sion OF 1907 failed to make the appoT-
tionment of representation, as requir-
ed by the state constitution, and they
certainly ought to be called together
at once, in order to remedy this neg
Iect of duty, as the acts OF the legts-
lature of 1909 will probably be null
and void If this is not Temedied by
the present legislature.
O. HARTSFIFIyD.
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Opposed 10 II.

CarabeIe. Fla. July %. 1908
". r. Carter. Editor the Metropolis!
Dear Si-In reference to your favor
of the 22d inst, asking my opinion az
TO an extra session of the legislature,
in answer. | will say that so far az
] am concerned as an individual mem
Der of the legislature, had rather
not see an extra session. but If ] was
governor and saw the absolute neces-
sitv for such an extra session, I would
call it. Yours very respectfully.
A J. AFFORD.
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No Good In u.

BIountstown. Fla, July %. 1903.
W. r Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear SiT-Replying TO your c1rcu-
lar letter of the 22d instant, relative
to an extra session of the legislature,
of which We hear so much, will say
that | am opposed to an extra session
unless I knew tlat some good would
come from il, which. in my opinion,
is impossible. Yours truly,
A MAX WILSON.
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Doesn't Want II.

Ellaville. Fla, July z. IS0S-
W R Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sri have your favor OF the
22d instant in reference to the gov
ernor calling an extra session % the
legislature. I do not want TO be IN
derstood to criticise any action Of the
governor. but will say that Madison
county doesn't want an extra session,
and for myself. I can see no good rea-
son for it at this time
Yours truly
ROPT. L WILLIAMS.
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BrooksviIIe, Fla, July 25, 1908
W. R Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Replying to your favor
o. the 23d instant, l have no direct
information regarding the rumored
extra session" of the legislature. IL
such is the intention of the governor,
l should have TO know the object or
purpose of calling of such extra Ses-
sion" before 1 should feel justified in
expressing an opinion as to the expedi-
ency or necessity of the governor S
action. Yours truly,
C.. s. WILSON.
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Iackson,s Opposition.

Lakeland. Fla. July %. 1908
W r. Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear S1r| am vigorously opposed
to an extra session, and think II en-
tireIy unnecessary, and unCalled -or-
Governor Broward certainly knows
better than to call il. If for no other
reason. IL would elect a United states
senator and knock out his appolntee,
for Fletcher would be elected.
Yours truly.
w X. JACKSON.
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Depepds on circumstanc noes.

Fort White. Fla, July ~
W. r Carter. Editor the Metropol1-;
Dear Sir-Your letter Of recent
date concerning an extra sessions Of
the legislature received VIII say IN
repIy that I am not posted as 10 what
the state needs in the way O. legis-
Iatfon: but will say that if there should
be special legislation necessary in or
der that the state would be more
benefited with than without, / then
would favor an extra session, other
wise, ! would not. Respectfully,
n. L. AVANT.
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No Excuse Known.

Orange Home, Fla. July q. 1908.
W R Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Yours of the 22d relative
TO special session of the legislature
received I certainly do not want one
and do not believe Governor BrovaTd
Will call the legislature together in
extra session unless there should be
great public need for it From my
point Of view. I can see none
Yours very truly.
D H BAKER
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If TAFT is elected, Roosevelt viii no
doubt carry a wireless outfit into the
heart of Africa that he may continue
10 direct the ex-secretary.
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Jacksonville Metropolis Pub
fishes Letters From Va
rious Members.

METROPOLIS IN ITS INTRODUc-
TON TO LETTERS STATES
THERE ARE FEW IN FAVOR OF
ANExTRA sEsSIoN-IT PLACES
THE COST OF SUCH A CALL AT
$4,000.
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"Rarkis is WfIIin,."

Laurel Hill. Fla, July %. 1908
w. r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Yours of the 22d instant
received and contents noted. | have
full confidence in the integrity and
ability of the governor II he should
see fit to call an extra session OF the
legislature it viii meet my approval.
With kind regards and best wishes to
you, l am
Yours sincerely,
J. F. RICHBOURG.
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PupiIs of a Chicago School were
served with a course dinner for 2
cents. the other day. If the situation
of several years ago obtains today,
its the only place one may eat for 2
cents.
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Those English judges in the
Olympic games can now better I'M
derstand what it means to be an UNI
pire of an American baseball game.
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The people of ST. Andrews, where
ice has always been a luxury difficult
10 get, now has one ice factory run
ming, and another at Panama City
will soon be in operation There
should be no scarcity of ice in that
vicinity hereafter, for time at
teast.
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Judge Taft is said to have been
pretty we'll tired out upon his arrival
back to Hot Springs, Va, after his
trim TO Cincinnati The chances are
that he will be far more weary by the
time the campaign closes and the
votes are counted.
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The Journal has received the nine
tenth annual report of the state board
IF health, the compliments of DR.
Joseph Y. Porter, state health officer
Of Florida. A paper by DR.. Hiram
Byrd, first assistant to the state
health officer. entitled about mos
luitoes, and other parasites has also
asen received
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The decision in Georgia to abolish
the convict lease system in that state
will have much influence on public
opinion in Florida on the same sub
feet. 1t is time for the barbarous con-
Wet lease system to be abolished
everywhere.
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Senator LaFonette's daughter has
sued an amusement company for fail
ure to make a star of her. Strange.
The vaudeville houses usually jump
at a chance to feature such people.
Remember Mabel Mckinley?
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Confidence in Broward.

Orlando. Fla, July q, I3Vo-
W. R Carter. Editor the Metropolis. :
Dear Sir-I presume the governor
will have good reasons and thinks i
VIII be TO the best interest OF the
state for an extra session OF the legs
Iature to be called, If ne desires 70
call an extra session ] am sure n
would not call it unless there were
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"It All DependS. -

SandeTson, Fla, July q, 1903.
w R Carter, Editor the Metropolis;
Dear Sir-Replying to your recent
favor, will say that II all depends on
what issue an extra session is called
for before I would say whether / am
in favor or not
Yours truly,
T. E CANOVA.
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Burdensore 70 Taxpavers

ApaIachlceIa, Fla, July p, 19OS-
W r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-I have yours o. the 22d
in which you recite the fact that a
rumor is afoat that Governor BToward
intends calling an extra session OF
the Florida legislature soon, and re-
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Sees No Reasons.

Floral City. Fla, July q, 1908.
" R Carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Referring 20 your inquiry
will say that unless the governor
could show something very urgent
that il is Impossible for me TO see now
I should very much oppose a speclsi
session.
Very respectfully,
J. w, KNIGHT.
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Iauymaker in Doubt.

WiIHston, Fla. July %, 1903.
" 2 carter. Editor the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-As : do not know the gov
eruor's reasons Tor threatening 70
call an extra session Of the I7slSIs
ture. l cannot say whether approve
il OF not. Very truly,
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Extra Session Extremely Unwise.

Fort Meade, Fla, July IS. 1905
w. R. Carter, Editor, the Metropolis:
Dear Sir-Replying0 to yours OF re-
cent date relative to the calling of an
extra session of the legislature, I beg
to say that / deem an extra session
entirely unnecessary and extremely
unWiSe. Yours truly,
W. J. DURANGO,
Member LEGISLATURE Polk county.
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We have come to know that it takes
deal good sorrow every now and
then to make us understand that there
is reason for just little more effort
on our part-Windy Point Star.
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A Mobile man went bathing in
Fairhope, the single tax colony, OF
Baldwin county, and because he wore
trunks he was fined 50. If he'd worn
a sheath gown it would have cost him
a million.
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Discounted republicans said ROose-
welt dictated, disgruntled democrats
said Bryan dictated, Watson says
O. dictated; and Graves says Wat
son dictated. Oh,-very well.
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It looks very much as though the
Pvthians were going to take Boston
They are heading for the Hub" from
every part of the country.
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1t was so hot in the capitol of Min
nesota Thursday that the paint ran
from the walls. and a session OF the
legislature wasn't on either.
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The national committee of the In
dependence party has chosen as of
hcers: VIM Randolph Hearst, chair
man; and c. A Walsh of Iowa, sec
retary If any treasurer was chosen
the fact was not reported. As chair
man, Hearst will conduct the cam
naign and probably foot the bill
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Sees No Good in IL.

TaTPon Springs, July 25, 1905
W. r. Carter, Editor the Metropolis:
Dear SiT-Replying To yours of the
22d instant, / am strongly opposed to
an extra session Of the legislature.
cannot see what benefit can come
from any special legislation al the
present time. either in case of the
governor, personally, or for the party,
or the state.
Yours very truly,
w w h. DECKER.
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good reasons for doing so. he oI
Course knows tho demands O. the
state better than 1 do. So lar a. l
am concerned, I am willing that NJ
use his Judgment in the matter,