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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02
Why Mr.. StOcktOn's Paper Failed

Tallahassee organ Oh Jnc DiOWdru-
Barrs-Stockton ring quotes Mr..
Stockton's language in reference
to his former ownership and man
aoement of the Times Vi MON.
Mr.. j. N. G. Stockton states:
"The Stockton Brothers owned q
majority of the stock of the Times
Union from 1889 to 1896, and the
paper was run as fearless Demo-
cratic peoples paper. While it
was under our control, it never
cringed and worshipped at the
feet of corporations, but de6ed
them against tremendous odds"
Mr.. Stockton states that Mr..
Flagler tried to buy the paper
in 1898, but that he refused to
sell. Afterwards. the Daily Citi-
zen was established ''for the pur-
pose of crushing and driving out
of the newspaper business OF my
self and my brothers. +" "The fight
was fierce and terrific. We were
comparatively poor men fighting
for the rights of the people
against the richest and most heart
less corporation in the world--The
Standard Oil Trust"
This all sounds very nicely.
We remember full we'll the policy
of the es-Union when it was
owned by the Stocktons. 1t was
the most unmitigated partisan
paper ever published in Florida.
Il vas run exclusively in the in
forests of a ring. This ring has
so often called itself the people
until it really seems amusing.
No Democrat in Florida who did
not belong to their ring could re-
ceive fairness in that paper, when
the Stocktons ran it.
In 1886, while this writer was
living at Leesburg, there was a
"ferce and terrific fight" for the
location of the courthouse of
Lake county. At one time during
the contest, the leader of the
Tavares faction, who was then also
one of the leaders of the Pea
pull and was closely associated
with the Stockton ring, wired to
the Times Union that the people
of Leesburg we're voting college
boys in the county seat election.
Most of the leading citizens of
Leesburg Indignantly denied it,
signing their names to the denial,
which they telegraphed to the
Times Union. The Stocktons'
Times Union published it with
such headlines as to entirely dis
credit and destroy the effect Of
the denial
Hundreds of instances of such
unfairness could be shown. Only
those Sin accord with us' Stock
ton. Broward and CO.. could get
anv RECOGNITION from that paper
The craftsmanship was SO rank that
many white Democrats would not
allow tbe paper 70 come into their
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02

sances should be made by check, postal
money order rregistered letters and
+ tstamps will be received in payment Of
mounts
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02

lpRsDAY, JAN ?, 1908.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02

AsOrIptIon Rates-ono year 't,so' six mos
4 D cents, three months, 50 cents.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02
rd.Barrs-S Stockton Ring.

administration Ring.
a kcent issue of the Metrop-
Z Art accountant Hutchinson
total budget of expens-
4 y y " s k;, of the Board of Public
4 y Jacksonville to be
= y n Of Public Works was
||| || bars ago and is self
body. When vacan-
" are not filled by
3 j d Jon. This board is
Al by friends of
n lprd, Bars and
y # = a faction controls
3 AZ from one-quar-
& lAlillion dollars q
pie of jackson
ose legislators
# electing the
A,rks, it would
pf the parties
vast accounts
governor who
for the bene-
sion of the
ard vetoed
operated
jacksonville
to elect
Public
ing calls
ey vlr-
ow IN
handle
want 10
Phetter the
want 1t or
trusted to
PRESIDENT and
- they cannot
EohanSe the Board Of
DNork n
Aals ring Gins that it is XSrk-
ing eXcluslvel for the people,
'nHt whoever Try recommend for
olhce Is the rople's candidate.
mead the follosng extract from
Tho kpnnpt of al
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02

kcent issue of the Metrop-
rt accountant Hutchinson
total budget of expens-
~, Of the Board of Public
Jacksonville to be
/ Of Public Works was
bars ago and is a self
body. When vacan-
by are not filled by
Non. This board is
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-01-02

rsoNE I7-Poth Local aud Long Distance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
ECHO OF THE PANIC.
Two More of the Heinze Banks in
Hands of Receiver.

New York. Jan. 30.-Bank examiners
took active charge today of the affairs
of the New Amsterdam National bank
and the Mechanics and Traders bank
a state institution, both of which closed
their doors yesterday. Both of these
banks were included in the Morse
Heinze-Thomas chain Of banks, and af-
ter the closing of the National Bank of
North America a few days ago, there
had been what practically amounted to
runs on them. Both of them were still
unable to take up their allotment of
the certificates which the clearing
house issued during the stringency be-
ginning in October and when the re-
newed drain upon their resources be-
gan the clearing house authorities de-
clined to further extend their credit.
Fearing heavier Withdrawals today, the
officials of both banks decided last
night to close their doors today.
Although this action was not unex-
pected among the bankers and well in
formed men in the financial world it
found many of ne depositors unpre-
pared and caused them much fncon-
venience. AS a result of the closing of
these banks, several others in the inn
portant class met heavy Withdrawals
of deposits this morning. One of these
was the Oriental bank, where quite a
run of depositors began as soon as the
office was opened. All depositors were
paid promptly and President Hugh
Kelly announced that IL other institu-
tions had come to the aid Of the bank
and that he hoped to be able to with
stand the drain.
It is not anticipated that the closing
of the New Amsterdam and Mechanics
and Traders banks VII have any effect
on the general Banking situation in this
city as both of them have been going
through a gradual liquidation for the
last few months in which their debts
and credits have been gradually re-
duced State Superintendent of Banks
Williams who came down from AL
bany last night to take charge of the
Mechanics and Traders bank, said to-
day that the general condition of bank
ing institutions in this city is good and
that weakness has developed only in
special instances
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
In the Kansas City Judges
Fight for Sunday Closing.
HE POINTS THE WAY.
Judge Mcpherson Indicates a
Course of Procedure
For Those Who Have Been In.
dicted by Grand Jury.

Kansas City, Mo-. Jan. 3O.-Judge
Smith Mcpherson in the United States
district court here today handed down
decision declining to interfere with
the county officials of this county in
the enforcement of the Missouri statute
making unnecessary labor on Sunday a
misdemeanor.
The decision was rendered in a case
brought in the name of Nance O'Neil,
the actress, and the local theaters who
sought to permanently enjoin the
county county ,Iy grand jury from indictins
Judge William H. Wallace, of tho
criminal court, who in his campaign
for Sunday observance has caused the
indictment of 1000 stage folk and
theatrical managers and attaches. as
well as hundreds of storekeepers for
alleged violation of the Sunday law.
All have been required to give heavy
bond. None of the cases has come
to trial, the theatrical managers, who
Gus theater cases, having declined an
offer of Judge Wallace to bring a test
case in the lower courts.
The complainantss last Saturday Sc
cured temporary Injunction restrain
ing the grand jury from indicting
them. They sought permanent in
junction which was today denied by
Judge Mcpherson.
The cOmplainantS alleged that the
grand jury now in session was illegally
drawn and that Judge Wallace person
ally selected the Jurors in violation of
the law. This Judge Wallace denied.
Judge Mcpherson in his decision to-
day says:
This court expresses no view with
reference to the construction to be
given to the Sunday statutes of this
state. That the Missouri legislature
has the power to enact Sunday statutes,
no man Of common information ques-
tions. 1t is a question of policy of the
state.
Whether the criminal court of Jack
son county is right or wrong, United
States courts can not and must not in
terfere. The dignity of this court must
be maintained. and it can not be main
tanned If it undertakes to interfere
with local police Questions of the state
that were properly and exclusively
lodged with the states when our gov
ernment was organized-o
Judge Mcpherson says that the pros
per course for the complainauts is to
seek trial in the criminal court and
then take. an appeal to the state SUI
preme court, and finally to the United
States supreme court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
THEY TRY A NEW PLAN.
Women Suffragists Make More
Trouble for the Police.

London, Jan. 30.-Having failed to
reach King Edward yesterday dur
ing the ceremonies of opening parlia-
ment and as the house of commons Is
effectively barred against them, the
women suffragists of England this
morning. adopted a new method of
protesting against the fact that his
majesty, in his speech from the
throne, made no mention of their de-
mands to be permitted to vote. The
militant members of the organization
formed themselves into several COM
mittees which, at the same hour today
visited the homes of the various mem
bers of the cabinet for the purpose Of
asking them to use their influence to
have the question of woman suffrage
settled at this session. AS none of
the ministers would see them, the
women demonstrated by ringing door
bells and delivering addresses from
door steps. The police were unpre-
pared for this course of action, and
noisy scenes were witnessed on the
fashionab BILE thoroughfares of London.
The women eventually were dispersed
after seven arrests had been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
of Kansas and Ne.
braska Do Not Agree.
COrnhusker Executive Talks Of
Bank Deposit Bill.
ACT LIKE MORPHINE.
May Ease the Pain, But Won't
Cure Sickness.
Kansas Day Club Banquet an
Interesting Event.

The governor Of Nebraska andf the
governor Of Kansas do not agree about
the bank deposit guarantee PROPOSE
ton
the enactment of a guarantee deposit
law is like the administration of NOR
phine; it will relieve pain, but Will not
cure the disease.
The governor of Kansas comes back
with the assertion that a bank deposit
guarantee scheme is bound to prevail;
that he Will inject it into the next cam
paign whether the party wants him to
or not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
GRAFT EXTRAORDINARY.
Senate Bootblack Stand Cost Penn
syIvania $1,619.2O.

harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 30.-The now
Famous bootblack stand for the senate
lavatory supplied by Contractor John
u. Sanderson of Philadelphia, one of
the defendants in the state capitol con-
splracy. suits was offered in evidence
by the commonwealth today Sander
son collected $1,619.20 from the state
for this stand and paid the subcon-
tractor by whom it was supplied $125.
Photographs of the rostrums of the
senate and house caucus rooms for
which the state paid Sanderson $780,
1880 and for which he paid the sub
contractor $1,000 were also offered in
evidence.
Fred Potter and Howard Krohl of
the audit company of New York, were
hsh the measurements of the sofas,
clothes trees and tables produced be-
fore the jury. All of this furniture
was supplied by Sanderson at the rate
OF Sls4o per foot" and, according to
the commonwealth he was paid for
certain articles at the rate of three
times the actual measure.
The commonwealth also offered sew
eral bills for furnishings supplied by
Sanderson for the purpose of showing
that different systems of measurement
were employment by the contractor fol
collecting for articles supplied under
the same items in the special capita
furnishing schedule Of 1904.
Architect Joseph M. Houston, who
has secured a separate trial, has been
defendants, former Auditor General
Snyder, former State Treasurer Math-
ues, James M. Shumaker, former sup
erintendent of grounds and buildings
and SandersOn may not be called
The feeling against the architect on
on the part of his four co-defendants
grows more bitter as the trial pro-
CeedS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
HUGHES IS ENDORSED.
Discussion Brought Out Evidences Of
Ill Feeling in Committee.

New York, JAM 30.-Governo or
Charles E. Hughes was strongly en-
dorsed for the Republican nomination
for the presidency and the adminstra-
ton of President Roosevelt was COM
mended in a resolution unanimously
adopted by the Republican county
committee at a meeting in Murray
Hill lyceum last night. The resolu-
ton favored an instructed delegation
to the Chicago convention from the
state for Governor Hughes, which
shall use all honorable means to OBJ
tain his nomination till he 'is either
nominated or directs the withdrawal
of his name from the consideration
of the convention"
Endorsement of Governor Hughes
had come up for consideration at two
previous meetings of the county COM
mittee and each time resolutions to
that effect were tabled. The action
of the committee on those occasions
was provocative of mucn feeling
among committee men and Secretary
Of War Taft recently wrote to Con-
gresham Parsons, chairman Of the
committee that he did not desire his
friends to divide his interest in any
state which had a candidate of its
own, and that he would greatly de-
precate a contest which imperils Re-
publican victory in New York in No
Vember."
The speeches that followed the in
PRODUCTION of the resolution showed
unanimity Of feeling for endorsement
of Governor Hughes but indicated
traces of resentment over the action
of the previous meeting in tabling the
Hughes resolution. Edward Lauter-
bach, who has been actively engaged
in Governor Hughes interest said:
Leaders all over the state have re-
ported that the sentiment has been
for Charles E. Hughes for president.
Why is this change of front? The
reason is simply, the leash has been
cut and the dogs have been set free.
who set them free? Who has per-
mitted the president of this committee
to shake off the shackles and come
forward as a free man? Was it any
one in the state Of New York? No, it
was man from Ohio. Other states
have named as their candidates Can
non and Foraker and then the ticket
of leave was given. I call upon the
people of the city and this state to
see that if the resolution is passed it
will be carried to a successful result in
the Chicago convention"
Opposition was made to the roll be-
ing called, but the chairman prevailed.
Many left the hall when it was seen
what the result of the roll call would
be. After the roll Congressman Par
sons declared the roll call unanimous
ly in favor of the resolution and the
meeting was adjourned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
GOSSIP FROM THE HOUSE.

Senator Quincy's bills had good luck
in the house committee of the whole
Wednesday afternoon. His bill
making Topeka the state fiscal agency
of Kansas instead of New York city
was recommended for passage. Quin-
cy's bill giving the bank commissioner
the right to name a receiver for failed
banks. was also recommended for pas
sage. There was no material opposi-
tion to the former bill. but a hard
fight was made on the latter.
There will be no rearrangement OF
Iegislativ districts at the present ses-
sion, for the house talked the Miller
bill to death Wednesday, and at 3
O'Clock. the bill died because the time
limit fixed by the Joint action of the
two houses for consideration OF their
own respective bills was p. m
The Miller bill provided that sep
arate representative be given to Gray,
Haskell and Seward counties, and one
be taken from Brown, Jefferson and
Franklin counties.
Friends of the proposed reappor-
tionment were largely the western
Kansas representatives allied with the
friends of Senator Long. They made
a. desperate fight to crowd the bill
through the committee Of the whole,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
CARUSO'S MONEY TIED UP.
The Tenor Had $4,000 in the Closed
Amsterdam National.

New York. Jan. 30.-Many of the
singers of the Metropolitan Opera
company, it is said. had deposits in the
New Amsterdam National bank which
was taken over by the comptroller of
the currency last night. The bank is
IN the opera house building and was
therefore convenient for the singers.
Among the depositors, it is reported,
Is Enrico Caruso. the tenor. who is
said to have had $4,000 on deposit
mere When the news of the closing
OF lhe Dank was told at the opera
house last night there was consterna-
ton among the singers but the perfor-
nance was not delayed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
Torpedo Boats Move On.

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 30.-The f1otilla
of American torpedo boats under the
command of Lieutenant Cone, on its
way from Hampton Roads to Magda-
lena bay, sailed from this point at 9
O'Clock this morning for Punta Arenas
after a stay here of rour days. The
North American society of the river
Platte entertained the visiting officers
and men yesterday There were field
sports of various kinds and a collation..
over a thousand residents of Buenos
Ayres were among the guests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
WILL HAVE MONEY LEFT.
After All Depositors in the New
Amsterdam Are Paid.

Washington. Jan. 30.-Bank Examiner
Charles A Hanna. temporary receiver
of the National Bank of North America.
was today appointed temporary receiver
of the New Amsterdam National bank
of New York. No statement has yet
been made as to the condition of the
New Amsterdam bank, but the officials
in the office of the comptroller of the
currency in the absence of definite in
formation are inclined to the belief that
all depositors will be paid in full, with
a considerable sum remaining.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30

while Parks HeImick of Neosho was
IN the chair. There was great con-
fusion as the hour Of O'Clock drew
on, and finally the committee adjourn
ed IN confusion and the bill was put
on roll call. Archer of Brown got the
moor and In explaining his vote" used
the point Of order was made and sus-
tanned that consideration of the bill
must cease
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30

The house adopted a resolution Of
Tered by Morgan of Reno providing
that the house and senate shall cease
all business except conference COM
mittee reports and appropriation bills
at noon today. The senate amended
the bill by changing the limit to p.
M The house adopted the amend
ment. This means that there will be
very little done after this evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30

On resolution passed by the house
there will be 1000 copies Of the new
primary election law printed for gen.
eral distribution. The resolution was
introduced in the house by S. B. Has
kins of Johnson county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Jan. 30.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Rain or snow tonight and Friday:
warmer tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
PLAY BUSINESS GOOD.
Hayman Says He Can't Find Enough
Suitable People.

cal business is not in such a bad shape
as some people have thought is the
opinion of AL Hayman of the Frohman
forces, expressed on the eve of his de-
parture for Europe. IT have never seen
things in better shape theatrically,
said Mr. Hayman. "The financial
furry of last October did hurt the the
atrical business a little, but not for
long"
Mr.. Hayman secuted the frequently
heard assertion that there is something
like thousand actors in New York and
Chicago out of employment On the
contrary there is plenty of work for
capable actors, he asserted, adding:
"It is a fact that we have three plays
we want to put on and cannot find
casts for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-30
SNOW Storm on the Way.

According to the forecast of the
weather bureau Topeka is due for a
light snow storm. The weather in
general today has been tending to-
ward that end as it has been cloudy
all day and just about the right tenn
perature for snow. In the north
western section of the country there
has been a great deal of snow this
morning and the snow is tending in a
southeasterly direction. Along with
the snow will come a rising tempera-
tl1re so that no matter how heavy the
fall it is not expected to last very
long. Today has been great deal
warmer than yesterday, the ther-
mometer being on the upper side Of
the twenty mark all day. There is
wind of twelve miles an hour from
the southeast. The following are the
ternperat t1,res for today.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
A4ozzkA&

terested in money getting than in nat
ural scenery, were disposed to monop-
olize all the privileges and organize
system for swindling tourists. Accord
ingly, as the best means Of protecting
the Yosemite from such fate, the
State Of California arranged to hand
over the whole affair to the national
government, which has been accom-
plished.
Wonders of Nature All About.
AS the crisp, pure mountain air fills
the lungs and the glory Of sunrise In
one Of the most grand and picturesque
full It's potent charm, you find yourself
wondering whether there Is, or ever
was. such a thing as a city, or such a
thing as a bustling, busy business
world. The things about you, these
grand piles Of rock, the singing river,
the great invigorating pine trees, the
cloudless sky and the brilliant morning
sun, these are the only things that are
real.
Look above and see the majesty Of
the huge piles Of rocks. the two great
domes guarding either sides Of the head
of the valley; see the Sky with its
heecy, feeting clouds, and the woods,
and all that there is to complete an en-
chanting picture. and then glance into
the limpid depths of the waters and
there see again the same picture so
startlingly reflected that It seems that
it IS the first world turned topsy-turvy.
Entering the valley from the lower
end. the two distinct valley types may
be seen, the V-shaped and the U-shaped.
1t has the characteristics Of a gorge
and also Of canon. 1t is nearly en-
closed by walls of granite from 5000 to
nearly 5000 feet in height: On the
north side IS a huge block of granite
called FL Captain. 1t projects into the
valley so that two of its smooth, al
most perpendicular faces are visible
the height is $500 feet Opposite FL
Captain are Cathedral Rocks and Bird
al Vail Rock. The bottom of the val
ley widens from FL Captain up to the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
4 Misplaced Pin.

Il was In an uptown tea room where
the scenery is all out Of proportion to
the amount served YOU" said New
York clubman. - was dallyng with
some ice cream when my spoon struck
a common. everyday pin in the bottom
Of the frozen stuff | gave a little
wave and waiter slipped to my side.
See, a pin in this ice cream | said.
why, | might have swallowed that
He took the glass and disappeared,
When he returned he reminded me of
an undertaken he was that solemn.
That pin has lost Il man his job, sir,
he said. We'll | replied, 4 am sorry
for that, but it might have cost me my
life, when You come to think of IT.
Yes sir said the waiter mcckly Then,
You see, sir, most of the folks that
eats here just sips their ice cream and
don't chew it'"--New York Times.