The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-09
TALLAHASSEE
NEWS NOTES
Special TO The Journal.

TaIIahasseea Dec. S.-Florida's Par
doning Board seemed determined last
week TO wipe of their sldIe all appli-
cations for pardons, both ORC and
new, so as not to bequeath to Gov
ernor Gilchrist any of the burdens be-
longing to his predecessor admins
tration. Fifty-two cases were con-
sidered, two only of which were de-
MED. The greater number were par
doned conditionally, several We're COM
muted and one or two restored to cit
izenship.
The case of J. N. Stobar, railroad
agent of Alachua county, WAS one OF
the most prominent OF ,szie condition
ally pardoned. Convicted of embeZ-
Element of the cOmpany's funds, Stro-
bar was sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary. About one year of
his time has already passed.
Another case was that of D. A. Min
or, convicted in the Duval county
court of criminal record of larceny
and receiving stolen goods. His petit
lions were signed, not only by large
number of prominent citizens of Du-
val, but also by the governor and
governor-elect of Georgia, and a num-
Der of prominent officials of that
state. Minors pardon will go into
effect December 20.
Gov. Rroward to Washington.
Governor Broward left yesterday
for Washington, where he will deliver
an address before the Rivers and Har-
bors congress.
Miss Tarbet's organ recital in the
chapel of the Woman's college Friday
evening was greatly enjoyed by a
large number of Tallahasseans. The
Capitol City is indebted to the Musi-
cal faculty of the college for much
delightful entertainment.
Christian Science Discussed.
According to previous announce
ment, the Ladies' prayer meeting of
Tallahassee was held Monday after
noon in the Methodist church. 1t
was presided over by Mrs. w. V.
Knott, assisted by representative
from each of the other four denomi-
nations present. The subject chosen
for discussion at this meeting was
Christian Science. and the object was
to point out the fallacies contained in
Mrs. Eddy's book. Science and
Health" when examined in the light
of the Scriptures as thrown on the
subject by Mrs. Knott.
Mrs. Knott had prepared several
papers for the occasion, which she
distributed among her assistants for
public reading. OF these assistants,
Mrs. /. S. Patterson. wife of the Meth
odist pastor, and Mrs. w. L. Moor,
represented the Methodist church !;
Mrs. L. c. Yaeger the Presbyterian;
Mrs. Hugely. the Baptist, and Miss
Alice Apthorp. the Episcopal. Mrs.
Knott stated that she had given the
subject careful consideration for sew
eral weeks, consequently vas prepar-
ed to point out all the weak points in
the doctrine. There were no Christ
ian Scientists present, although a
special invitation had been rendered
them TO go and WITNESS the demoli-
ton of the foundations upon which
faey had built their faith. So far as
can be learned, however, the founda-
tionS have not been seriously impair
ed.
Silver Tea at Walker Library.
The Silver Tea given Monday af-
ternoon at Walker Library for the ben
eft of that Institution was n great sue
cess. All the afternoon crowds were
moments chat with friends over cup
of tea. Delicious sandwiches were
also served, and homemade candy
sold.
The librarian, Miss Maggie Will
Jams, was the gracious hostess, and
the wants of the guests were looked
after by a bevy of charming young
girls. Mrs. A. L. Randolph presided
at the tea table.
TriaI of Prominent Man.
The case of the state of Florida VS..
Thos. E. Morgan was called this
morning by Judge Malone of the Third
district The witnesses for the state
are Osgood NJ. White, H. G. Young,
John Boisseau, F. NJ. Phillips, S. E.
Webb and J d. McDouglai. OF these,
White. Young. Boissesu and McDou-
gald were fellow employees with Mr..
Morgan in the service of the G. F. &
A. Railway in Tallahassee at the time
when charges were brought against
Ilim for enlightenment of the COM
pany's funds.
Mr.. Morgan is connected with prom
inent Georgia families, being a son.
in-law of John L. Sharp. of Savannah
He entered the service of the railway
company i'm the latter part OF January.
1906. and left in May, 1907, during
which time it is aliesed that he en-
bezzled funds amounting to several
hundred dollars Defendants coun-
sci are Hon. Fred T. Myers and W.
c. Hodges.
Mr.. Morgan had the misfortune
several months ago to lose his wife,
her death occurring as the result OF
an accident from fire.
Preliminary examination of witness