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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16

Ethan Allen Hitchcock former sec
retarv of the interior, had sense OF
humor that used TO keep members OF
congress and his cabinet colleagues
guessing One day he had some bus
mess before one of the committees OF
congress. relating to Scott Circle. in
Washington. where stand the statues
of Daniel Webster. General Winfield
Scott and DR.. Hahnemann. founder OF
the school Of homeopathy. SecTe-
tary Hitchcock pretended he could not
remember the name of the circle
"Oh. you know which one ! mean,
he said, the one where they have
the three statues representing three
of the government departments
Evidently you mean Scott Circle,
Mr. Secretary" said a senator but I
don't understand about the monu
ments representing three depart
ments-
Yes, that's it said Mr. Hitchcock.
apparently much relieved Its Scott
Circle I mean But you don't under
stand about the monuments repre-
senting the three departments. Why.
there's Webster representing the
State Department: Scott. representing
the war department and Hannemans.
representing the interior department
One OF two senator's didn't see the
Doiu- until next dav
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
AN INEXPENSIVE USEFUL APRON
By May n anton
~ ~ ~

w n e I n eT I b Q
busy woman is a
housekeepeT or art
ist, however she is
employed, she is
sure 20 want ains
apron which viii
keep her tidy and
neat while employ
ed with her Ia
vorite task. This
one completely
, covers the gown
and is pretty and
attractive at the
same time. 1t can
be made with a
square neck or with
a high neck. finish
ed with a roll-over
collar and with
long sleeves and
bands or with long
sleeves and deep
CUTS. and for its
making can b5 used
g1ngham. percale
and the various In
expensive printed
wash fabrics IN
this instance one or
the last mentioned
IS shown woven IN
a border design and
the border makes
the trimming for
the cuffs. The skirt
portion is full and
gathered at It's up
per edge ana the
long sleeves are
Just vide enough to
be Wn 2 over
thOs. OF the gown
Witi.Jut Tumpltng
CT discomfort.
For the medium
size will be re-
qUired "a yards OF
material q or 2, :
yards 36 or II IN
ches wide.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
OFTEN HAPPENS.

Paint heart never won fair lady"
Pure bOsh! Many man has been
wheedled into matrimony. Houston
Chronicle
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
DEFINES REAL LADY
AS CLEAN AND KIND"
Child Gives Definition That Seems
to Cover All the Ground
Thoroughly.
thoroughly.

A little girl once defined a lady in
way that seemed clear, complete, and
satisfactory. She said: a lady IS a
clean woman. who IS kind" That is a
very plain statement. but It seems to
cover the entire ground.
Clean she must certainly be. physical
-Iy, mentally, and morally, or else she
can lay no claim to the title. This IS
not so easy as It sounds IL Is a diff
cult task TO keep clean I lysically even
with ali the modern assistants-and Il
IS far more difficult 70 free oneself OF
the germs OF moral and mental dirt
than it is 10 keep our bodies free from
the dust Of the street. Yet a lady must
brush from her all contamination, keep
ing her standards high and pure living
just as nearly as she can to her zeal OF
what IS uobiest and best, seeing only
that which uplifts and inspires.
And. in addition 10 this, she Is kind.
she instIncUvely avoids anything that
gives pain 10 others. and 1t IS this kind
ness that produces the manner we call
courteous. Kindness is an active virtue,
and % she VIII do much for others. and
IN thus thinking of others she will event
ualiy accomplish that most difficult
observation-disclosures
At first the definition sounds very rim-
pie. We all are clean and knd-at
means living Up 10 pretty high stand
ard and even when one has done ones
best TO be clean and kind always,
there come moments when one wonders
Il, 10 the little child Rho saw so clearly,
one would really be a lady.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
CHARACTER SHOWS
IN ONES CLOTHES
The Best Dressed Girl Is
One Whose Clothes Rep
resent Her.

To dress well is not merely to buy
good clothes and becoming ones. The
girl who IS best dressed is the one
whose clothes represent her.
The milliner who trims hats to match
the soul Of the Wearer isn't so silly as
she sounds. Clothes have. and should
have, a distinct individuality. Know
ing ones can tell much OF a woman by
what she wears.
The woman who is unostentatious
does not splurge in her clothes. No
matter what her wealth, she does not
feel the need Of proclaiming IL on her
back.
The whole-souIed. honest woman
does not deal in shoddy materials or
hide. ragged undercIcthes under fine
frocks.
The masculine woman leans to stiT
collars, heavy boots, and ultra severe
SUITS, while Irills are almost sure 70
hide dainty femlnintty.
You never find spots and tattered
nnefy on the girl who IS inuately neat
and particular while extra lOw-cUt
gowns or sheath skirts are not sported
by the woman who is noted for purity
Of feeling.
The broad, humanitarian woman has
O certain Indifference TO the latest
thing in fashions. while the woman
who Is Kind at heart does not deal IN
bargains that are made by sweatshop
labor.
The exaggerated dresser is usually a
lightweight mentally. and sIavish ad-
herence to style regardless Of suita-
Dlllty denotes a Wearer with more
money than originality.
The sensible girl is never seen IN
/ clothes beyond her incOme-unIess
Jhey happen 10 lave been given to her
when she always feels apologetic: and
4 clothes usually has a wholesome ma
ture.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Welsbach Lights. Order Direct, Mail or
Phone. We do not have canvassers.
1904 G. c. A. Auddiman g. Co., 6l6 18th.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
INDIA MATING DADO
HELPS BATH ROOM
One Way TO Decorate Dressing and
Other Rooms That Is Quite
Effective.

For dressing room or bath room a
good idea is 10 have India mating
put along the wall as a kind Of dadO
1t may be fastened under the VAIN
scot board. but II 1t IS being put up
after the room is fitted. a small addi-
tiOnal piece Of moIdiug may be put
along the top OF the board TO hold the
edge Of the mat A similar strip Of bead
ing runs around the room 70 hold
the upper edge at a height OF two
and a half feet from the floor. The
advantage OF India mating is that Il
does not spot If spIashed and gives
light, clean appearance TO the room.
From the standpoint Of comfort, cork
carpet IS decidedly the thing for the
bath room or dressing room. 1t IS warm
TO the feet, and is easy 10 clean, Oil
cloth should be avoided in bathrooms.
because il IS so cold to walk upon.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Actress Company Believes Charity
Joe az
is
and spends the
a
e more charity done In this the York than
though
o
of
OF gets 10 much a carr
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
Do You Remember How Tastv

and satisfying the heaTth-baked bread
OF your youth was? Schneider's Malt
Bread possesses the same substantial
goodness Try IL. Fresh daily at grocers'.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
A WOMAN'S KISS.

\ little song Of thankfulness
For roses in life's wilderness.
For love that makes the morning light,
And blossoms In the stars OF night
For one who with a kiss and sigh
Whispers at morn a sweet gOOd-by.
And IN the dewy twilight late.
Keepeth a welcome at the gate.
Life hath no sweeter Joy than this
The welcome of a WOman's kissi
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
THAT STITCH IN TIME.

Remember the truth Of the old saying.
"a stitch In time saves nine" and mend
any worn places or torn parts IN all
garments before sending them TO the
laundry. and the time added to the life
Of the garments viii more than repay
you What is only a small hole in a
garment before It Is sent TO the laundry
oftentimes viii be a fair-sized rent when
i returns.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
THE LITTLE THINGS
SHOW THE FASHIONS

Everything shows the Greek influence.
Petucoats are made OF satin.
Fruit IS much used as a hat trim
ming.
Gold slippers are lovely with a gown
Of white satin.
Border dresses are stunning nade nm
with the peplum overdress.
some OF the new lavender tints are
Of fairy-like IOveliness.
a bit Of black gives a knowing touch
to a gown
A purple silk umbrella is very ayao-
tive on a rainy day.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Carpets Cleaned and Relaid, Mattresses
Renovated z. p. Hinksl & Co, ass
Maine ave 81. Phone NJ. Z025-
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Halloween favors. toys. GOuld's. .42l 9th st
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
LOCAL MENTION.

Everybody Enjoys "Milk" Bread.
II IS delicious. nutritious homemade
bread. and IS delivered fresh from oven
20 table, &c. Homemade Pies, all IA
vorfte kinds, 20c. Holmes Bakery, 1st
and F SITS. Phones Linen 144O and 144l
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Specialists in Sea Foods.
.Phua- Oyster and Chop House, ,513 11th NV.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Cal. Prunes, Largest and Best, Ioc
ib.; small, sc lb-s Evap. Peaches. 10c;
Apricots, 1880; Raisins, &c and &c;
Cleaned Currants, SC: Wagners' Jam,
14c; Conserved Fruits, l9ci Shoepeg
F1kC. J. T. y. Pyles.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
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Gray Hair 60 its Natural
Color and Beauty
No matter how long ith2s been gray
or faded. Promotes luXuriant growth
of healthy hair. Stops its falling out,
and positively removes Dam
druff. Keeps hair soft and glossy. Re
fuse all substitutes. ~ times S much
in 81 90 as SOC. SIZE. Is Not q Dye.
81 and soc. bottles at druggists
Send Dc for free book The Care ot the Hair"
Phiio Hay Spec. Co, Newark, ,. J.
Hays Harfina Soap cures Pimples.
red, rough and chapped hands and All skin dis-
eases. Keeps skin tine and soft. 2Sc. druggists,
Send DC for free book ''rbs Care q the Elzia.a -
oDOENELL'S FEAE- PEOPLES
FHAR., MODERN DRUG co.
ETEVEEs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

Florist and Landscape Gardener.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
J. C. Martin of Dayton, Ohio,
 Sends Pertinent Letter
RELIGION OF PRESIDENT
Martin Goes ExhaustiVely Into Subject of Availability of Catholic for President and Takes Issue
 With Roosevelt.

Dayton, Ohio, December 20.-J. c. Martin of this city, who prompted the issuance of a statement from President Roosevelt during the recent presidential campaign anent MT. Tafts religious belief and the availability of a Catholic for president Of the United States, today made public corr respondence between himself and the President concerning this matter, in which he seeks to set himself right before the public, feeling that his views had been misrepresented in the President letter of November 6.
 MT Martin goes eXhaustively into the subject of the availability of a Cathonc for President, presenting what he con siders the views of non Catholics of Amer ica upon the subject.
 The correspondence follows:
 Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1908. To His Exeellency, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Wash ington, D. C.:
 Dear Sir-Before replying to your let ter of November 6, l desire to call your attention to my letter of october 2O ana the reply made by Wm. Loeb, Jr., secre- tary to yourself, that Tn the event my y reply should find it's way to the general prblic. they will have the entire corre- suondence and be better able to view the matter from an intelligent standpoint.
 The following is true copy of my let ter to you which you referred to in your answer of November G. 1908. Following this is a true copy of the answer given by your secretary, Wm. Loeb, Jr.:
 Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1908. Mir Theodore Roosevelt. President of the United States, Washington, D. C.:
 Dear Sir-While it is claimed almost universally that religion should not enter into politics. yet there is no denying that it does, and the mass of the voters that are not Catholics will not support mar. for any office, especially for President or the United States, who is Roman Cath- ollie. s.-. Since Taft has been nominated Tor President by the republican party, 1t Is being circulated and is constantly pelng urged as the reason for not voting Tor Taft, that he is an infidel and his wife ana brother Roman Catholics. While IL IS not an easy matter to correct a thing of this kind without perhaps making enemies. we are granted the right to worship Goo according to the dictates of our own con science But if man does not believe III God if would be a difficult thing for him to have a conscience. If his feelings are in sympathy with the Roman Cathohc church on account of his wife and brother being Catholics. that would be objection able to a sufficient number of voters to defeat him. On the other hapd, Ii ne IS an infidel, that would be sure to mean defeat
 If strikes me that any man who is de- serving of the highest and most responsi- ble office in the world should not hesl- tate to let the world know his views on So important a question. If your excel lency knows his belief it should be made known by you or by MT. Taft himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

trary. Let God be true, but every man liar.
 Finally MT. President for information
 I wish to ask about the first principles of our government which guarantee com
 plete religious liberty and the right to
 each man to act as his conscience dis
 tates Let us suppose that President
 Smith of the Mormon church with his numerous wives and 42 children should
 give up the presidency of the church and
 become a candidate for the presidency or
 the United States. Why not? What nave
 the ignorant or intelligent masses to do with his religious belief2 It would raise
 a cry from sea to sea, prayers to heaven
 and petitions among men, would 1t not?
 Why has he not the right to act In re-
 ligious affairs as his own conscience dic- tates and have as many wives as King Solomon the law of God and the law of our country to the contrary notwlth- standing? It is a matter between hlmselI and his Maker, a matter for his own con-
 science and purely his own private con cern, is 1t not? Why not have poiygamy
 for the cornerstone in our great repub- lie? It's the old-time religion. It Is
 matter between himself and his Maker,
 it's a matter for his own conscience, us purely his own private concern. The Catholic church does not deny the divin-
 ity of Jesus Christ and the Unitarian
 church does. Now, sir, l want to ask
 you right here (do not dodge the issue),
 which do you think the least objection
 able-the belief in the unity of the church and state or the denlal or tne ulNihitJ of Jesus Christ?
 If Jesus Christ was only mere man ana not God the Son, that agony on Calvary's
 cross was of no more value than the Pas sion Play of Oberammergau. If the presl- dent is a Unitarian and dies in that faith how will he stand at the judgment seat CT Christ who tasted death Tor every man. No man, be he emperor, king or presi- dent, can enter the gates of pearl, into the Holy City, who is anti-Christ. It IS only a step behind blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which has no forgiveness,
 neither in this world nor the world to
 come, The whole magnificent and only
 plan of salvation is thrown overheard. What is the Holy Bible good for, from Genesis to Revelation without the fullness of the Godhead bodily in that person of Emanuel God with us." What is earth without Christmas in 1t, the hallowed story of the babe born iiI the mangar and
 the angels song of "Glory to God in tfe highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men?" What is heaven without Christ in it and the redemption scng sung by voices from all nations? The Uni tarians have no part in it.
 Now, Mr. President, just one more
 question and I am done What effect do
 you think it will have upon the mission
 ary work of the churches of this country when it is known that the President-eect
 denies the truth of the doctrines they
 have been and are teaching today? In
 my judgment nothing any president has
 ever said or done can entirely conteract
 the effect save the evidence given by Will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

all be equally unselfish in giving toward it's support; this not only for Christmas day, but every day in the year, as the little ones must have three meals each day, seven days in the week and 52 weeks in the year. The Sisters give their whole time to the care of the little ones, min istering to their every need, night as well as day Therefore, we now earnestly ask the people of Birmingham and sur rounding country to see to it that their storeroom is well stocked with good, sub stantial food or money in the bank from which they may draw for the replenish- ing of same, as it is needed
 And in order to make giving easy there will be an Orphans Home Headquar- ters'' open in the Jesse French Piano Co., s store, Third avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets December 21 to 24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
DRS. DOZIER & DOZIER's

DRS. DOZIER & DOZIER' $ MEDICO-sURGICAL AND ELECTRO
 THERAPEUTIC INSTITUTE.
 117A North Twenty-frst Street. BIRMINGHAM. ..:.. =. ALABAMA A strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment or all Chronic Nervous, Blood, Skin, Rectal, Female and Genito-Urinary diseases. Deformi- ties. Tumors Stiff Joints, Cancer. I,u- nus, Malignant Ulcers, Rheumatism and Consumption
 HemOrrhOids, VaricOceIe, Hernia mn
 Venerial Diseases of every name.
 nature, form and character are
 also treated and n legal GUARANTEE OF CURE WILL RE
 GIVEN IN EVERY CASE.
 Our equipment. consisting of wall Lent Prescription Department, X-Rav violet Ray, Static and Galvano- Fara dic apparatus. Super-heated Air, Elec- trio Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and ozone Inhalations for nose, throat and lungs and thoroughly equipped Surgical Department modern and up- to-date in every particular, give us A prestige over all competitors in Ala hama in our special line of practice Correspondence Invited--COnsuItation
 and Examination Free.
 Question list sent free on request of out- of town persons.
 Terms liberal and confidence held in- violate Office hours a. m. to t n. m sundays, a. m. to p. m. 4 FEW OF MANY INDORsEMENrs
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: The Drs Dozier are without doubt the best Known Specialists in the south. and their fame is due entirely to thair great skill
 o T and Byron Dozier are reIia hia and experienced physicians and sur raons who deserve the greatest success wbich has been and is theirs.
 The Age-Herald: Drs. Doziers long .tanding and approved abilities enti- lie them to the proud distinction of standing at the head of their profess sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

inclusive, where all checks, donations in cash. clothing, groeeri>s or food will be thankfully received, and recorded for publication by the Sisters of Charity and the ladies in charge; and as proof of how well these seven faithful Sisters of Char ity are caring for the poor little children of this district we will detain you with but one item more. In the five years the institution has been open in our midst with an average of 95 children, there has not been single death in the home.
 Make checks payable to Miss Blanch Housman secretary, or Miss Dillon Welch, treasurer Orphans Home asso- citation. Address Jesse French Piano Co.,, store, Third avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, Birmingham
 God loves a cheerful giver."
 What you do to these, My little ones, you have done it unto Me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
The following announcement has bee

The following announcement has been issued:
 The ladies of the Orphans Home asso- citation wish to place before the people of Birmingham and surrounding country the great work the Sisters of Charity are doing for the poor little orphans of this district in the Atheneum home at East Lake.
 During the year of 1908 they have cared for Al children; 65 boys and 76 girls; under years of age. 45; from to 12 years of age, S3; 13 years of age, 13. They have secured homes for six where they have been adopted. Of the aforesaid num- Der 67 are Catholic and "A non-Catholic. This shows how non-sectarian, as well as unselfish is the work. Realizing this, we feel all will, once the work is brought to their notice 1t would only be just that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

liam Mckinley in his dying moments. His last words were, Nearer, nearer, my God, to Thee" which did more to fix in the minds of all true Christians as well as the rest of the world the grand reality of the genuineness of Christianity such as was believed taught, lived and cxera- plified in the death of William Mckinley.
 You point to Edw. Everett Hale, chap lain of the Senate, with apparent pride. Does he pray? Jesus said, "I am the way, no man cometh unto the Father but by me-" Does he reach the throne of grace? By what way? But to return to MT. Taft. your protege, whose defense you have assumed. You profess to be Christian, hence allow me to feel a little of the joy the warrior feels in foe men worthy of his steel" You afe presi dent of the United States and ought to be a statesman and not a mere politician.
 Do you know about two-thirds of the Bible is taken up with Gods history of nations and His dealings with civil gov ernments? Do you know that the path of history is strewn with nations who have forgotten God and have been turned into the hell of nations?-i. e., they are dead as nations. Instances, Babylon, Ancient Greece, Pagan Rome, etc.
 This republic may or may not exist for centuries but so long as it does exist 1t should be God-fearing, a God-loving ra- tion with a President in the chair who is an humble Christian and not ashamed of Jesus.
 Lastly, the conclusion reached, taking your letters as a whole, Is that your ad- vice before voting is to ascertain beyond a doubt that the candidate belongs to the right party: that he indorses the platform of that party and promises to see that tue various provisions set forth in said plat form are faithfully carried out to the very best of his ability; that it is immaterial to which church the candidate belongs what the doctrines and the religious belief of that church are; that Is a matter be- tween the candidate and his Maker a matter for his own conscience. purely his own private concern. Therefore, to be good, trustworthy American citizen it is only necessary to know the candidate for whom you vote believes in the principles of the party to which you are allied and pledges their enforcement but to take into consideration his religion or even in- quire about 1t, Is narrow bigotry and foul islander.
 Now, Mir President, in closing I have this to say: I believe my fellow country men will join me in expressing to you my sincere regret that in your letter to me of November 6, 1908, you, the president of the United States, took the stand which justfies the inference, duty to party and its principles stand paramount to ale glance to God and His teachings.
 Very truly, J. c. MARTIN. Sunday Afternoon Paper In Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Wuch ZnteYest CenteYed
 In BuYns- Johnson Battle
By JEFF I'll oMPsoN.

assured against the double cross when so much is at stake. I am inclined to believe. therefore. that the big fight will be on the level.
 Pat Kennedy. the trainer of Packey Mcfarland, says Packey will leave in few days for New Orleans and that the Chicago champ is to box Young Erne 20 rounds there. That ought to be easy for Mcfarland Erne hasn't been dan gerous for quite a while, and Packey won't be taking such a terrible chance.
 If Bat Nelson wants to be an author, let him be an author. If he wants to be a politician and get the job of mayor of Hegewisch, let him be politician. If he is a lightweight champion let him de- fend the title. Nobody inherts title forever A title in ring affairs is open to challenge A man can hold it only as long as he can defend it successfully. We are tired of this four-fiushing around on the part of Nelson"
 This is the statement made by Barney Iichtenstein, manager of Cyclone Johnny Thompson.
 "Thompsons record is better than Bats was before he got a chance at the light weight title" continued Barney. He has no reason for refusing to box Thomp- son in the world unless he is afraid Of of him. We have been after him for several seasons and cant get any satis- faction out of him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
STEINER BROTHERS Bankers and Brokers

Mortgage loans on Birmingham B City property at 51a and 6 per cent interest. Local and for eign securities bought and sold.