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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
THE GREAT ANNUAL
WASTE BY FIRES
BY Condict c. Packard.

year by year to its mass, would ulti-
mately bring about a condition OF
fertility now unknown.
1t can be safely stated that this
custom of burning the detrius of the
summer growth is the primal cause
of much of the crop failure which now
aboundS, and which so vitality retards
the progress of agriculture here
abouts.
When it is understood, and that
understanding is acted upon, that each
and every blade of dead grass, every
stalk of cotton, corn or cane, and, in
fact, every falling leaf which fiutters
from its bough to the ground as the
frost comes, holds that for which the
soil fairly grOanS, and which. return
ed, would add big values, and when
the whole countryside begins to act
on this line of belief, then will the
first great step of value be taken for
the vital good of this territory.
A city beautiful is of unbounded
value and deserves the keenast in
terest and the most generous support
of every well wisher of Pensacola.
The wide cultivation Of shade trees,
of worth and beauty, is an item in
which all can wisely join
An "Anti-Fire Association" worth
lily arranged and widely supported.
and backed by an earnest public opin-
ION, properly supplemented by fire
wardens, who understood their du-
ties and had the nerve and courage TO
execute such duties. would be of in
comparable value to Pensacola, to Es-
Gambia county, and to the entire Gulf
Coast region.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15

TWO NEGRO WOMEN ARRESTED
BY THE POLICE CHARGED WITH
STEALING A NUMBER FROM A
RESIDENCE ON NORTH DAVIS
STREET.

Sarah Beverly, alias Ella Weathers,
and Josephine Baker both cOlorcd,
have been arrested by the city au-
thOrities on the charge OF stealing
ferns from the residence of Mrs. Med
lock on North Davis street. The case
of Sarah Beverly who was arrested
Friday night. was transferred from
the recorders court yesterday to the
county authorities.
Josephine Baker was arrested yes
tarday and her case will be called il
the recorders court Monday morning,
when ii will also be transferred to the
county authorities
-Four of the ferns were seized by
the police and carried to the station,
having been taken from the home of
the two negro women. The ferns
have been identified by Mrs. Medlock.
For your best fellow a
whole box of good cigars for
rs cents, at the Crystal Phar-
macy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15

The great annual waste exhibited
in this immediate region from fires
is one calculated to adversely affect
this part of the country \ a degree
not apprehended except the matter
nave serious thought.
Forest, field, glade and meadow are
ablaZe from early fall through the
winter and far into the spring time,
during which CONGREGATIONS enor-
nous quantities Of humus are destroy
ed and immense values effaced.
The character of the soil in this
Coastal Region is such that what
would be of minor importance in 9TH
er sections here becomes a serious
waste, and in the majority of in
stances rises to the magnitude of a
public crime. Particularly is this
true of the forest fires, which invade
the growing timber and ruin vast
Quantities, without a shadow of bene-
fit in any direction.
The native grasses are all OF them
LIGHT in character and carry but lin
tied values for fattening cattle and
kline How limited is this strength is
shown by those cattle which roam
open areas during the winter months
and seek TO extract a living from
the stems OF dead grass which every
where abound. When the winter sol
stice has passed and the springtime
appears. the cattle are but mere shad-
ows and stagger about, weak skele-
tons, because there is not the slight
est degree of nutriment in the dead
and dried grasses on which they have
been undertaking to live During the
brief period when this grass is of
value it affords a high degree OF
strength and promptly imparts to the
grazing cattle and sheep fat and
strength.
In order TO remove the blanket of
this dead grass from the ground il
has become the prevailing custom, in
this entire region, to apply fire to
this waste and thus reduce il to coal
ard ashes. AS these fires rage they
not only burn this waste grass. but
invade all manner of rotting detrius.
and Green into fences and destroy
these. and bridges. and carry waste
and desolatiou everywhere.
The prevailing soil is Of a light,
sandy nature and freely drains away
those elements which would properly
add to its fertility. This waste grass,
cotton stalks and those If corn and
rice, and the waste of sugar cane, all
afford a volume of humus for which
the soil is greedy. and which, added
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
JOHNSON NOT
YET LOCATED
FISHING SCHOONER ON WHICH
MISSING WITNESS is SUPPOSED
TO PORT, BUT He HAS NC
BEEN FOUND.

The fishing smack Frances and IIOi
Use, Capt. CGole-, Oh which John job:
son, the chief witness in the case Q
the state VS.. Mccain. Ffllingim anC
Maloney. charged with arson, was SAID
10 have made a trip 10 the fishing
grounds, has arrived in port, but John
son mas not been located since her
arrival.
At the beginning Of the present term
OF criminal court Judge Begss ordered
the arrest Of Johnson, who had been
summoned as a witness in the above
case, for his failure 10 appear. When
ne is located by the officers Johnson
viii be arrested fer contempt OF
court
When Capt. Cooney was asked il
Johnson made the trip 10 the fishing
grounds with him ne refused TO con-
firm or Geny the rumOT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15

night.
Miss Matte Littlefield has been on
the sick list for the past week.
b. F. Weekley was a Pensacola
visitor this week.
The launch Bell. Capt. Brooks. was
at the Davis, Mooney and LittIefield
landings with freight Tuesday.
DR.. H. NJ Ward was called 10 Doggy
on professional business Wednesday.
P. l.. Hand returned to the Pryor
mill Sunday evening
Orbit. Brown is catching plenty OF
fish now
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
New Method of Reducing
Fat

y news item from Paris informs US that
the American method Of producing slim.
trim figure. is meeting with asuoniShinS
success. This system. which has ulade
such wonderful impression over there.
must be the Marmola Prescription Tablet
method of reducing fat. 1t is safe to say
that We have nothing better for this pur-
pose In this country. Anything that VIII
reduce the excess flesh a pound day
without injury to the stomach. the cauS-
ing OF wrinkles. the help of exercise %
dieting, or Interference with one meals.
is mighty important and useful addltloh
to civilizations necessities Just SUCH a
catalogue of good results. however follow
the use of these pleasant. harmless ana
economical little fat reduCerS. We say
economical, because Marmola Prescription
Tablets. (made in accordance with the IA
nous prescription can he obtained OF any
druggist or the makers. the MarmOla Co,
Detroit Mich. for SeVrnty-fiVe cents the
large case. which IS d decidedly cconOmt-
cal price considering the number of tab
let's each case contains.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15

Sweet Pea and Nasturtium
Seed Just received at D'Alem-
berte's Pharmacy. Phone 100.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
BUILDING PERMITS
ISSUED YESTERDAY

The following permits were issued
yesterday by Building Inspector Rem
dali:
To H. L. Brooks to erect four one
story dwellings, 20x25 feet, with an
ell 10x11 feet, on West Jackson
street near l.
To George Bell to repair a wooden
building at the corner of AIcaniz and
Intendencia streets.
To estate of VIM. Hayes, to repair
the building at 913 North Palafox
street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
R. H. NttlefeId visited Pensacola

Monday, returning Tuesday with a
stock of goods for his commissary
He is now prepared to supply the
wants of his friends. 1t is 10 be hoped
he will be literally patronized, as he
has been unable to do anything for
the past Is months ON account of i'll
health.
Rev. Mr.. Campbell and wife and DR..
Ward attended church at Holt Satur-
day and Sunday, returning MONDAY.
The schooner Viola, Capt. Weekley,
returned from Pensacola Wednesday
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
BIDS FOR NEW
MARBLE FLOOR
THEY WE'RE OPENED BY Gov
EMINENT OFFICIALS FOR LAY
ING HANDSOME FLOOR IN COR
RIDoR OF PoSTOFFIcE.

Bids for laying a handsome new
marble floor in the corridor of the TO-
cal postoffice were opened Thursday
by government officials, and forward
ed to the department at Washing ion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15

Stachelberg's famous Ha-
vana Cigars will be sold in
Christmas packings
by Imperial Cigar Stores.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
CARRIERS.
sprc,aI to T.e journal.

Carriers, Nov. 14.--Capt- w. c.
Scranton, OF the schooner Grady B.,
carried a part OF the machinery from
Littlefeld's landing ON Niger. Bayou
10 Boggy Tuesday. The schooner
Evelyn, came in Thursday to take the
remainder, including the boiler and
engine
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15

for consideration 1t will be known
probably within ten days who has re
ceieved the contract. Work in placing
the floor and base viii be commenced as
soon as possible afterwards. The bid
derS ard the respective amounts were
as follows:
B. A. Davis. S1.50S; F. NJ Williams,
81 ,637; c. II. Turner Construction Co,
81, 543.
Call at the Imperial Cigar
Stores and see their display
of Christmas pipes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-15
SEARCHING FOR
THE REMAINS
SEVERAL PARTIES WERE OUT IN
BOATS YESTERDAY ENOEAVOR-
ING TO FIND THE BODY OF
HENRY GAYLE, WHO WAS
DROWNED THURSDAY.

The body of Henry Gayle, who was
knocked overheard and drowned
Thursday night from the smack Nau-
titus has not been found. Searching
parties made hunt for the body yes
terday. but returned TO the city with
out success.
The local fishermens union offers a
reward of $25 for the recovery Of thu
body. The search for the body will
continue today.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11


all, smart motor car stands at the front en-.
trance. awaiting the appearance of my lord
and lady.
Was there ever such show OF dolls seen
before? They seem to be everywhere, display
Ing their fnery. The undress doll Is away on n
top shelf, because the popular doll must be III
the fashion in the way of dress The adult
doll with hair done In the latest style, Is one
of the features Of the place Baby dolls are APT
TO he tiresome but the grown.ups are always
on their best behavior.
OF course. the universal ambition 10 soar
in the air Is represented in Toyahd other"ls'
the place would be incomplete; tops which ny
up to the ceiling, tops which sing In the ar
plums apples, pears. and other Tuit dance
about most gayly. Swimming men, dancing
Scotchmen, snowballs stuffed with small toys
and humpty.dumpty circuses come in view as
Won wander along; while games galore caIi
eloud for inspection Toyland certainly never
was so full of splendid things for those VINO can
spend dollars and cents
Take another turn, however, and we come |"
Tiny Town. where the purchasing power OF tHe
penny Is best represented Sets OF hitcheh
utensils, traction engines. sunboats' cruisers
motor omnibuses, railway engines pi"IN %
spitbs sawyers county council trans, HshC
houses dancing ballet girls, dolls furniture
sewing sets, gold fishes in GLOBES Hiiiius .ne
elaborate mechanism of the more e~ApensiNe ~
TYNE. but all made to work Comical nsules'
magnetic divers, shooting galleries SKIN am am
mails and hundreds OF hus'ca' 'o"N
are priced at few cents Nov,
In the course of a short ramble through roy
land 1t is impossible for us to see all tnat 10
-, ho sean Int It Is clear that santa Claus
hoe never had such a busy time IN makihs III
ronpements for his Christmas eve Visl''
rIe season-according to the great Toy en-
,,ri,,ms whose wonderful stocks are re'ieW."
aboye-wil probably make record from aar anp
business standpoint Each succeed'he ", Se
h,,ngs n growth in the demand for pel,ei eh'sa ''
tnvs. and IL is a happy circumstance una, ,au
Engl,sh maker is awakening to the poss'o''''
of bir business in this direction s.or,
The German snatched the soldier trade on Iion'
tho French, and for years maintained p,uu, h"s
tical monopoly; but In turn .,n .h1 rn"lishman.
heen completely ousted by the Ehglsun,aa a',aon
~ some of the largest toy places In Lohaon ao,
this not single fepess msaa s appar
der will be sold nssh nhs enterprise sar in regard to
dolls houses a.. separds dolls,
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~ but in the course oil time even '''''
phase of Toyland may undergo
a change Games bid fair to become extremely
popular. Diabolo. or the devil on two sticks
has already captured Paris, and the demaho
in London suggests the likelihood OF lis De
coming great craze there
Alta moment when the toy industry in France
is on the wanc, the famous caricaturist Cafan
a. Ache comes to the rescue. Being medicails
forbidden to follow his art he turned as Il
hobby to making wooden animals. uhaDie W
repress the humorous strain In his soul he iin'
norted to his creations mirhprovokinS char.
octer which has already made them the rage OF
Paris; and to judge from the burlington AT
code they will ere long become quite craze
IN London.
From the cheap mechanical toy winch I'M
rades our progress through the streets, AS dis
nlaycd on the pavement by the enterpr'sihS
camelot to the wonderful creations "hicn 'ne
Main Rleu that paradise of French childreh
for nearly n century has provided for the pam
nered darlings of the wealthy the predomiha''
ing element in the French toy OF to-day ls
mechanical ingenuity. Never has this peeh
more noticeable than In the novcities WHICH ,he
manufacturers are preparing for the coming
holidays.
The average French maker OF toys scorhs
10 ofer the little ones such simple things as
our childhood knew; and the wooden uol anu
woolly baa-lamb are to be found only III 'he
noorer districts. Dolls made OF wood 'here
are hut the wood is only casing Tor wonder
T,l works and the lamb must be lite-slze, an"
able at least to frlsk.
Among the more expensive toys, and one
which will give the small boy with gun an
opportunity to prove himself crack sho., is
tha nigeon shooting device, which Is an atrac
tive novelty. Upon pole about elsht lee' III
ho;obt n cross-bar Is affixed, much after lhe
fashion of a parrots perch, except that ,he
crossniece is mobile. and is made TO SWING
IN a circular direction by means OF simple
arrangement of weights like those OF a CUCKOO
aioct At each end of the cross-bar is coiored
.ahoord njreon with outspread wings The
'achinery is set in motion, and welidirecteo
sbot from toy gun knocks the bird down.
miniature automobiles there are In plenty,
hut the latest thing in the toy motor-car line
is D1' run m by electricity and has If you please,
nowerful electric headlight and movable
Nod a I # is doubtful, however, If even SO mag
mif,cent plaything as this can have the AT.
,naot,on for the upto-date younester "nich
~ ,,,as nrovided by the little tin automobile
S".ostronbe" we which was the great novelty OF
,ast Cbristmas, and promises to be popular
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again this year. This diminutive car held two
doll passengers, the chauffeur and his lady.
You wound ii up. and 1t sped along the floor
right merrily for few yards when suddenly
there terrible shock-the catastrophe!
The came to pieces. and the unfortunate oc-
cupants were hurled into the air and fell in
ptifu heaps beside the machine. Sometimes
the realism was intense that the luckless
motorists fell under the shattered machine. and
then their fate was too horrible to dwell upon.
You picked up the pieces. and put them to-
gether, and revived the doll corpses, and set
the going again. and on. You could
have the most exciting accidents all day long.
But automobiles veux jeu now, and even
steering balloons of the Santos Dumont type
no longer find favor with the toy manufac'
turers. This Christmas, the Petit Noel-who IL
the French child's Santa Claus-will scatter
toy aeroplanes along his path To be sure,
they have to be suspended by a string from
the chandelier, but If the string is black
thread it is hardly visible. and the Illusion
quite successful
Apropos of flying things, the top of that de.
nomination which figures among the novelties
is a most fascinating affair, though why top"
is not clear A light metal disc made to repre-
sent a bird or a butterfly, with wngtips upon
a ring. is placed upon the floor. What appears
to be wand finished with rubber cup. Is
pressed against the center of the disc and
briskly withdrawn. The disc whirls rapidly
and rises in the air flying off in various direc-
tions.
Since the French caricaturists' exhibition
this spring. when Caran dAches wooden toys
created furore, and all the world of fashion
f1ocked to see the show and admire his "regi-
ment of General Boum," the celebrated artists
toys have become craze with grown folk and
children alike.
The playthngs which Caran d'Ache has fash
ioned In wood for the season of gifts are in the
form of groups representing hunting parties In
which European rulers are the principal figures
Thus see his majesty, King Edward, arrayed
in kits, accompanied by brawny Highlander
shooting over the moors. Wondering pleas
ants, like barnyard fowl, are grouped at the
hunters feet, and gaze in astonishment at the
alert dogs, which point in most thorough fash
ion. The tzar in pursuit Of native game, and
the president of France at Ramboullet, have
also inspired Monsieur d'Ache. While children
Of all nationalities still cling fondly to Teddy
BEARS their elders in France are indulging
youthful fancies In the purchase of Caran
dAche's dogs; and many are the Frenchmen's
desks which this Jour de Fan will see adorned
with one of these delightful pups.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11
Business Before Sentiment.

1t was a girl at the home of the Bat.
tie Creek millionaire. and the question
now WIS me name. Everything from
Abigail TO Zoe was rejected. until
poet, who was present, mentioned "Ce,
realita." Instantly there was great
acclaim-the question was settled.
But Mr.. offlewod shook his head
and wrote In little notebook. after
ALL" ne said. 1T IL but IA baby girl.
There are millions In this name for
our new breakfast food, composed OF
equal rarts Of pine shavings. parched
excelsior and shredded saw.logs. and
business is business"
So they named the baby Sarah Jane
Judge.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11
WLIhF REW HL/ZlTVC

UST come for a trip to Toyland and
take peep at the many delightful
presents which Santa Claus pre-
pared for enriching the youthful
Christmas. His enchanted castle.
brilliantly lighted, is filled with an
endless variety of toys: and as the
visitor passes through the main
avenues In this wonderful world
the spectacle becomes more and
more enhancing. Numberless fairy
lamps lead the way to where the
Mechanical and electrical toys are
and what an imposing array they
ine place seems full of motor cars.
V~hibuses and motor boats, darting
Sas and everywhere, at the bidding OF
immature drivers. The wireless tele
a0asy sending messages. and the Wins
.Aenihe with It's gissler tube is prOduc.
hs "''''"' eo'ors us 'housh p'
a nand are scores of different kinds
W. ~, eneines-models of perfection-to-
u railway carriages, stations, tunnels.
'u' all The rest Of 1t, Just like a real
'e we catch glimpse of the X-rays,
piatlng machine, and hundreds of
M. "ys which are going to be all the
~ season among those who can be
Nh costly playthings. Some of the
"e 10 as much as ten guineas; but
sm ''' models can be had for a very tri.
s,., room wears quite a military
d," Ns thousands of leaden soldiers
M M. looking very fierce and brave,
~, e' VIII be pleased to receive march.
|bss. una show what they can do with
|sn swords, and real cannon. You can
%n % =, IKE real soldiers, because they
Ia ii mind bit being placed in the
i u,s,a' ''r.S OF animals, such as elephants,
|ssehaa,. pears, leopards and monkeys
T. ha. trumpet, the lions and tigers
=, h,s ars growl, the horses neigh, the
ID tha the dogs bark, the cats meow.
n A. resi- do their full share towards
\ nld,..u uproar, but 1t makes no difference
kht,...' .''her on taxicabs dodge In and out
|ktvss, sa'ases. and skillfulry steer their
J AM ~. London county council electric
eiaad ' urivers are really very clever
a saa OF spirited rocking horses and
n M Th,sees marks the way to the dolls
lkans,ss 'a essentially the girls domain.
.ot possible to conceive anything
1sN ,.ere nere represented. Some Of the
n provi%, enough to be called mansions.
~ ,mnss ,Sed with complete star Of ser.
e larder. thousand and one
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11

4 young doctor was uniquely com.
piimentcd by the reporter OF a western
paper, in his account OF a serious ac-
cident to a well known citizen. He
stated that Doc Hinton was hastily
summoned to the scene Of the unfor-
tunate accident. and under his skilfui
treatment poor Billy died peacefully
two hours afterward. New York
Woekly.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11

Little Wallace, dining with his
grandparents. repeatedly called for
rice. His grandmother said: "Pa-
tiencc. Wallace. do have patience" To
which the little fellow quickly replied.
Il don't want some patience. gwamma.
| want some vice.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11
Painless Dentistry.

How much for the Job, doc?"
"One dollar: that's reasonable
enough"
Il sposs 30. but hate to part with
money. Take It out OF my pocket while
I'm under the influence OF the gas
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11
In Memorian.

Il suppose you carry q memento OF
some sort In that locket OF yours?''
Yes; its a lock OF my husbands
hair"
But your husband is still alive?"
yes. but his hair IL all ne."-Pick
Me Up
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11

A doctor practices on his own pa,
tients but an amateur musician prac-
tees on the patience Of others
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11

The best way to kill a falsehood is
to let 1t lie.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11

People don't think much OF your
opinion unless you happen to think az
they do.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-11
He Envied Adam.

Tommy (who had Just been chas-
tised by his Acknowledgements was
Adam the first mani"
Mamma-"Yes, Tommy"
Tommy-"Didn't he have any papa7"
Mother-"Of course not"
Tommy-"Gee! but he was lucky"
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ii [ I'll g com
forts. and. to
round off the
luxury of II