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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
WILL HEAR SOMETHING DROP
Mobile Register.
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MIR. Hearst has announced that he
will hold the rational convention of
the independence party about the time
the Denver convention and that the
Democratic party will heart something
drop. In New York the Independence
party has fused twice with other par
ties on state issues. but in national
affairs it had to be alone and to carry
its own light. 1t has been imtimated
TO Mr.. Hearst that wherever nlen are
strongly possessed of an idea fCr po-
lltical use they are wise to stick to
it until some result is obtained. and
he has learned by experience that IN
dependence has to be something more
than name to make AN impression
Watson warmed his party that fusion
would be fatal to its growth and the
party has been careful to avoid an
alliance this year.
Mr.. Hearst seems to have a pIEr-
pose and to be going ahead with it.
He cannot hope for immediate results.
but there an1a many things possible
IN both the old parties. confronted
with inside pressure alOn gceria1n
lines, and if Hearst maintains the alb
sOlUte independence Of ~ --~--t-- no
ONE can fCretelI at this time what
the effect will be on the politics of
the future.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

A soldier wearing the honored uni
form of the United States army hal
lowed by innumeraIble illustriouS and
heroic associations, who deliberately
and publicly approves the doctrines
of anarchy, should be driven from the
army in disgrace, and, to pull his
fangs, there should be some worse
form of punishment for him. This
anent the case OF the soldier over in
San Francisco brought to trial before
court martial for expressing his
sympathy for the sentiments of Emms.
Goldman. the female anarchist, i'm a
recent speech she made in that city.
No anarchist should be tolerated on
the soil of this republic, and least of
adj should he be tolerated in the army
upon which We must all rely in the
last resort to save the cause of law
and order.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
The LADY Supports Stockton

While in St. Petersburg to attend
the state press meeting our editor
was the guest OF Mrs. BellCna B..
Ravens. who il ma king heT home with
Mr.. Henry DOpp, at - Lily Farm.
Mrs. Ravens has. for the past three
wears. been the very efficient librarian
of the St Petersburg reading room.
d position she gave ~ with relucJ-
ance on her part and general regret
Ct the reading public, on account of
her health. Mrs. Haven has in a
conspicuous place IN the paTlCr a
picture Of our editor. and on the re
verse side has pasted the Champion 5
coming out for Stockton, saying as
she showed it, I never felt so proud
of you in my life as when I read that
editorial" Mrs Ravens, like NEST st.
Petersburg people, is an enthusiastic
Supporter of Mr.. Stockton-Arcadla
Champion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
= OF INTEREST TO DEMOCRATS =
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The National Democratic Congress
siCnal Campaign Committee has be-
gun active operations at its hea1quar-
tegs at Washington, d. c. In addition
to dts regular work. it is nCfw ''-epar-
ing a campaign handbook which it
hopes to have ready for distribution
by July two Or three months ear
her than heretofore.
The committee is charged with the
duty CT assisting, in every way posi-
bile, the election of a Democratic con
GreSs. We wish the active CO-opera-
;iCn of every voter in the United
States VINO believes, with lis, mat the
election Of a Democratic congress
would greatly benefit the country We
must rely upon the people TO sustain
our work by giving information as to
local conditions, and suggestions for
our guidance.
Each individual car at least aid us
by making a tributiOn. Win he not
do so and interest others in helping
us. too?
We wish our campaign handbook
distributed as generally as possible,
and We Will furnish a copy, as soon
as published, TO every one who con-
tributes to Orh- committee.
Send remittance to me at Washing
tom, d. c.
JAMES T. LLOYD,
Chairman.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

The saloon element anakeS a great
mistake by it's intolerant and intern
perate denunciation of the people who
oppose the whiskey traffic. The pro-
hibition cause is here and here to
stay until the issue is settled rightly
and it is gaining strength every day
in every part of the country. That
strength is increased by the vicious
demmciation of It's enemies, for if the
latter has nothing better to offer than
abuse of prohibitionists, no calm. clear
reasons to present why the liquor
traffic should be permitted TO continue
as in the past, it is an abiect CON
fession of the inherent weakness of
the saloon cause and that means its
ultimate destruction as it now exists
The prohibition movement lis now
thoroughly alive and alert in every
part Of the country, and We notice
ington the democratic state cOnven-
ton has just adopted a resolution de-
claring for the submission to the
voters of a constitutional amendment
fCrhidding the sale and manufacture
of spurious liquors.. A movement of
that character can never be success
fully combated by the coarse denUm-
citation of the N1hiszey dealers. On
that issue the people are all from
Missouri and must he shown.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
PENSACOLA FLORIDA THURSDAY MORNING
Some Political
Facts Worth Knowing.

We have been having presidential
elections in this country for more
than a hundred years, but many peo-
pie are not yet familiar with all Inc
leading features Of this great quadren-
nial event uDeqUaled in Importance
anywhere else ON earth. 1t is we'll
enough to know some of the fixed and
salient facts preceding and succeed
ing this mighty battle Of the ballots
and here they are:
The Democratic national convention
will have ZOOS delegates; two for each
United States senator and representa-
tive, or 966 for the states and six for
each territory and island possession.
The Republican national convention
will have $50 delegates; two for each
senator and representative in con-
gress, or 966 for the states and two
each for territories and islands.
In the Republican convention a ma
lority vote only will De required to
nominate candidates for president and
vice-president, Or 491 votes.
In the Democratic convention two
thirds vote, Or 672 votes, will be
necessary.
The president and vice president Of
the United States are chosen by elect
ors forming the electoral college.
State legislatures may appoint the
electors, but the custom is for voters
TO ballot for them.
There dis am elector for each sena
tor and representative in congress, OF
4S3. A majority or 242 elects.
Electors are not legally compelled
vote for the nominees of their con-
ventiOns
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
Great Change in Orange County.

One OF the greatest changes in the
political phase in Orange county is
the number Of warm supporters flock
ing to the standard for John y. c.
Stockton for governor. His motives
and straightforward methods went
straight to the hearts of the peopJo.
All the world loves a fighter. a man
who goes straight to the heart of his
subject. who boldly TrOclaims his
stand upon every question and dOdaes
nothing. Even StOckton-S enemies ad-
mire his course and many a voter who
fOrsOOk Stockton in the race for L. s.
senator will be his ardent supporters
for governor. From every county il
the state comes the report that Stock
ton Is gaining in strength in leaps
and bounds and the vote next Tues
day premises to be a regular ava
lanche for northumberland Re
pOTter-Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
Why Not a
'"Pensacola Spirit?"

The people of Atlanta, Ga, sick
together, talk for Atlanta all the time,
and anywhere, promptly call down
any man who disparages the city, put
their money freely into large enter
prises for the common good, and are
always figuring on new schemes to
help Atlanta AS result they haze
built a splendid modern city in one
of the most unpromising spots in the
Asouth, and in the business section
here today real estate is selling for
pore than two thousand dollars per
pint foot, and the city is steadily
ging ahead along all lines.
tlanta is poor, indeed, In natural
entages compared with Pensacola,
she has passed us in the race
no other reason than because of
Atlanta spirit which gives her
bple unlimited faith in themselves
ID their town aud induces them to
irn their money loose in home in
kestments and build skyscrapers and
hotels and factories and industrial
enterprises of all kinds for the com
mon good.
Pensacola should have double the
population of Atlanta right now, and
with our unrivaled geographical To-
cation and maritime advantages, we
could get ahead of her yet il we
could learn the secret of the AT
uanta spirit" and fully incorporate it
into our own municipal life.
BY way of a starter we might take
up the enterprise for a new hotel
here, where it was left when the
strike came with its discouraging in
fiuenres and carry it promptly through
10 success. The arguments for the
hotel that were good before the strike
are equally good now, and they were
so good then that some of our most
them, and almost the necessary
amount of money was subscribed. The
outside world was informed that Pen
sacola had fully determined to build
this great hotel and we trust that
there VIII be no falling down on the
enterprise now.
Let our business men resolutely de-
termine that this hotel shall be built,
and built in time for the tourist sea
son next winter, and this manifesto
ton OF faith in Pensacola and de-
sisive step in the line of actual de-
velopment will communicate enthusi-
assn to the whole city and encourage
enterprise in many other directions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

The good news comes that ex-
President Cleveland who was recent
ay pronounced so i'll that his life was
almost despaired of, is now out of
danger and is steadily regainng his
health MIR. Cleveland has lived to
see his popularity i'm the hearts of his
countrymen completely restored and
we all want to keep him as long as
possible. He and William ]. Bryan
are by no means agreed in all their
doctrines but they are both demo
Gratis, the biggest on earth, pr,I the
party. and the American people re-
gardless of party, are proud to know
that We can grow such men in this
country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

The truth of the homely saw that
there is no fool like an old fool is
again verified by the case of old Sen
ator Platt. of New York, and the ras-
cinating Miss Mae WOODS who IS now
trying to prove that she was secretly
married to him and wants a whack
at his great wealth. Old Tom has to
grin and bear it when his amOrous
epistles are read in court but he
stoTtly denies that there was any
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

There has been much talk in such
papers as the New York World in dis
paragement of MFR Bryan's vote-get-
ting qualities, but it is we'll enough to
consult the facts in the case before
forming an opinion. Congressman
Heffin, of Alabama, has put some Of
these facts together and i'm a recent
ly prepared statement he says:
Bryan can carry the southern
states, including Missouri and Okla
hOma- That gives to the democYAtic
candidate 166 electoral votes to start
with. Only seventy-siX more votes
are necessary. Bryan's strength as a
candidate lies in the fact that he can
poll more votes than any other
democrat in certain battle ground
states. He has already shown this in
other campaigns. In Ohio he poIIed
more votes than any other democrat
before or since. He did this against
Mckinley, OhiO'S faVOrite sen. He
may carry Ohio with her twenty-three
votes this year He polled more votes
in Indiana in 1896 than any other
democratic candidate for president
Other states that Bryan can carry are
Illinois, Wisconsin. and / regard even
New York and New Jersey as pos
Sible, while West Virginia is probably
democratic. Nebraska will go for
Bryan. He carried it In 1898. and
can do so again The same Is true
Of Colorado, Montana. Idaho and Ma
vada.'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

Fred Seeley, owner of the Atlanta
Georgian, and who has made con-
apicuous success of the paper, gives
indications of desiring to be a Ma
poleOn in Southern journalism. The
Atlanta Journal, one OF the biggest
and best afternoon dailies IN the
South. is reported to be in financial
difficulties that may force the majority
of its stock upon the market Seeley
has his eye on the property and it is
said that he intends to buy it and
consolidate it with the Georgian. But
what will Hoke Smith do for am organ
if this trade is made?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

against summer disease, particularly
typhoid fever. The cesspCOIs which
are permitted to exist throughout the
city should be either eliminated or
thOughly disinfected. A close Inspec.
tiCn of ali cisternS should be made
and every property holder or occupant
should be compelled to observe the
stricteSt sanitary rules upon his
premises. The DEPARTMENT will PROB
ably need more money to do this sort
of special work; and the money
should be forthcoming from the city
council without delay.-Miami Metrop-
oils.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
Cannon from Pickens.

A few days ago Mayor Sehrjng
wrote Congressman Clark at Wash
ingtCn. asking the latter to see the
secretary Of war. and get his per
mission to secure two mounted 80
pound Dahlgren cannons from Fort
Pickens, Pensacola. for ornament on
the city hall green here.
The secretary of war cordially
gave his consent to leaning them TO
Jacksonville, as he said he had no
authority to give the city these guns.
but il is extremely probable that
once here they will always remain.
Mayor Sebring has written the
presidents of the Louisville and Nash
vile. also the head of the Seaboard
AIR Line. and also the state railroad
commission. asking them to give or
ders to transport these guns free OF
charge, pro bono publico.-Jackson-
vile Metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

John l.. Sullivan comes to the front
just moment TO say that the poll
ticianS are all wrong and that Mr.
Roosevelt will not have to move his
the 4th of next March. But ever
since John failed to name the winner
in that little affair of his with Jim
Corbett his reputation as a prophet
has been at a discount in this coun-
try.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

We must have these elections as
long as We remain a self-governing
people, but they are not profitable
for business. Now that this one is
over. or at least the worst OF il, let
us forget all the mean things said and
get back to our proper work in life.
speak no i'll of each other and cheer
fully go about our various apocations
just as though nothing out of the ordi-
nary had happened.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
WIKI Call WanderS.

The official call of the democratic
primary confines all electors in the
primary to those democrats who Will
support the national. state and demo
cratic tickets. A movement is On foot
now to establish the independence
League throughout Florida. and of
course these who enlist IN this cause
are not qualified to vote in the Tri-
mary of next Tuesday. The organic
ers of the new party In this state are
r. L. Harper, editor Of the Central
Union Times, a larbor journal publish
ed here, ex-senator Call, Of Florida,
and a Mrs. Morgan, who is connected
with He;jTst,s newspaper.-JacksOn
vile Metropolis. =.
Messrs. Call and Harper and Mrs.
Morgan are in Tampa trying TO give
the new party a boost. As long as
the democratic party kept Call in a
good job, il was the holy Of holes
for him, but he has been growing
more and more sore since - defeat
for the senate in 1897 The democrat
IL party WI not miss Call and the
Independence League in Florida will
amount to be about as much as a
wash tub full Of soapsuds in the Gulf
of MeXicO.-Ocala Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
Out On the Raqinu Gulf.


The thrilling experience of a party
who recently spent the night of a
storm in a boat on the Bay at the
mercy of the elements. is thus told
by member Of the party: Nv. F.
Gregory and son, and Mr. w. S Shep-
pard arrived at Wares wharf Wed
nesday morning. brought in by the
launch, Eva May from West Bay,
where they had been in Tuesday
nights storm all night. and their es-
cape was miraculous and the night
was one that Will ever be remembered
by them; but they are here and feel
good and their friends feel good for
them AS soon as it was learned that
they were there Capt. 3. f Thomp-
son lost no time in going to their
rescue with the Eva May" Mr.. Greg
Dry and little son had been on a
visit to their Cd home DOthan. Ala.
and. returning to St. Andrews, took
launch at Bayhead, and when near
the mouth OF West Bay. late in the
afternoon, the boat became disabled,
the storm was increasing in violence,
and the boat drifted into the broad
expanSe Of West Bay. and all night
long the waves washed completely
over the boat. while they expected
every sweep of the pillows to launch
them into eternity-St. Andrews
Buoy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
Keep it in the Back Yard.
Tao EN- OF Course.

The Times-Union pegs that the
voters do not tag" the delegates who
viii be sent to the Denver conven-
ton. AS the Times-UniOn is nkened
somewhat to the under dog in the
fight, its struggles to get a crumb
from the unterrifie1 p-va1ites is ludi-
CrOU5. Tag en-: every one of them
should be tagged! and they should be
willing to rise or fall by their con-
Victions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
The Bulk of the Business.

Mr. Edmin POun, express meSSen-
ger on the Seabcard road. Was in
Quincy a few days ago and to the
Journal stated that he handled more
business for this city than any be-
tween Jacksonville and Pensacola. OF
course We have more business. We
have more eff everything good than
any city of our size on earth. And
we are the ''bigge=t" inland "i+v in
Florida AS well as the best and the
wealthiest.-QuinCy Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
Groom the Man.

A G. Groom is by far 80 most eff
ffcient comptroller the people of Flor
ida have ever elected. HIS record is
without reproach. That he has in
CURED the displeasuTe of newspaper
men by eliminating the graft of resell
ing state lands for taxes in order that
the taxes list might be larger and the
new Spaper's profit thereby at the OK
pense of the tax payers, Is a great
reason why he should be reelected.
We need men who are not afraid to
eliminate GRAFT. Vote for a. G. Groom
for cOmptrOller-FOrt Pierce Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
A Good Investment.

Pensacolians have organized am ar
tillery company for hoe protection.
and the movement is meeting with
considerable encouragement from the
citizens Pensacola at enc time boast
ed of two crack military companies
but of late years the military spirit
has taken a hack seat over that way.
\ strong military company is a good
investment for any commUnitv.-Apa-
lachicOla Times
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

The Montgomery Journal says:
MIR. Hervey is now figuring on get
ting the new hotel at Pensacola, and
il he does he will give that town a
place to be proud Of" The outside
world is expecting us TO build that
hotel, and we believe that the bust
ness aagacity and enterprise are here
to seize this really great opportunity
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
kehce in the Lead.

AS the campaign draws to a close.
interest seems to center in the race
for congress in which four candidate ties
are CCntestIng for second primary
honors.
The withdrawal CT Judge c. H.
Lsney some two weeks ago has sim
plifed the matter somewhat because
with Judge Darey out Of the race
Walter Kehoe is assured of a plurality
in every county west Of the river ex-
cept Jackson and Franklin
East Of the river. DAMMIT W MAYS
viii probably lead the race. while
KehOe and Griggs will run about even.
There is little doubt IN the minds
of those who have figured on the re-
suit that Kehoe Will have plurality
IL the first primary, but there seems
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
SAGE LEAVES.
On the Wiring, at CINCINNATI, O..
The Sage leaves

The Sage leaves
At 12 o'clock, May II, left the
red-hot political fields of Florida and
have struck a cold change of climate
in 90 hours, with rain and mud, in old
Kentucky. 7 -
The spread Of Louisville is alarm
ing, from AN outside point Of view.
If this thing is not checked, by
timely Injunction, the bluegrass fields
ay be ovewun and completely rlrinat-
ed,
Later have escaped across the
Ohio river into Gods country.
Water is plentiful for boats ND TO
Pittsburg. 1 will take in the Queen
City" and leave for parts unknown.
THOS. MCMILLAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

We beg to inform our highly es-
tesmed contemporary, the Mobile Her
aid, that there is 10 such paper in
this city as the Pensacola Herald. Our
Mobile neighbor reprodTces editorial
matter from The journal and credits
it TO the nOn-existent Pensacola Her
aid. Hence these tears.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

We are glad to hear that the editor
of the New York Independent has a
saving clause in his case, as appears
by the following in Colonel Mann s
always elegant and reliable Town
Topics:
Hamilton Holt, the managing editor
of the Independent. writes me that
his remarks while dining with negroes
have been maliciously nlI;Srepresented.
and that he did S-,'end i'm anv wav
the inteTmaGIriage of the races. l am
glad 10 hear this fer the sake of the
journalistic profession, and hone that.
IN future, Mr.. Holt will keen -. -
the sort of company which gives color
to such reports.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

Our esteemed contemporary, the
New Orleans World. says with IRE
Tu7e-ssible enthusiasm, Roosevelt could
be the next president of the United
States without turning finger" A
fine instance OF emotional journalism.
Pluck some feathers out of the wings
Of your imagination, brother. and stick
them in the tail of your Judgment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21
PENSACOLA AND -,
PENSACCLIANS

Between Pensacola and River juno
ton more than 1000 acres have been
planted this season in watermelous
This is the largest acreage ever
known to have been planted in this
section, and to this must be added
many acres of vegetables, all going
to show the growing importance of
the State.-Gainesville Elevator.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-21

One of the sad things about these
fierce political campaigns is that so
many sensible men, incmding editors,
lose their heads in the excitement OF
the race and the intensity of their
desire to beat, and say things so I'M
just and Incorporate that in the light
OF subsequent events after passion has
cooled they seem silly. and especially
do they read silly in cold type There
is, for instance, no more honorable
gentleman or reputable citizen in
Florida that John u. C.. Stockton Most
men would be proud or his friendship
and no good man would avoid it, and
yet he has been talked about by a few,
very few, of the Florida papers in
this campaign as though he We're
di5reputable character and no respect
able citizen would like to he caught
in his company 1t is very sad and
very silly, and the people who write
such rot doubtless feel very much
ashamed Of themselves after they
have been restored to their normal
and sense of justice.