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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05
THE WRONG TO GENERAL GIL
CHRIST

The Jews who crucifed Christ were
) ignorant Of his mission and his char
acter. II was nearly two thousand
years ago. 1t was an age of the world
when there were no newspapers print.
| ed. There were no telegraph lines
either wire or wireless. There were
no telephones. There were not even
any stage coach lines for the trans
mission of intelligence of any kind
among the inhabitants. It was a crude
era. There were no public schools
for the education and enlightenment
Of the masses.
/ So we repeat that the Jews who cru.
CITED Christ were an ignorant people
and because of which Christ held them
blameless.
Forgive them, Father, for they
know not what they do!"
That was nearly Christ's last ex
lu6
These So-caIled good people who are
inveighing against General Gilchrist
and are trying to stampede a crusade
against him, are doing so with their
eyes wide open and with a full knowl-
edge of the facts.
We say this because General Gil
christ's record along the lines Of tenn
perance in his own county and while a
member of the legislature is easily OBJ
tainable, and is such as to rebuke
those who are making this crusade
against him.
All these good people have to do to
find out the manner of man General
Gilchrist is is to go in person to Pun
ia GOrda, where he lives, and inter
view any of his neighbors as to how
he stands along the lines of temper
ance and along all other lines. Any
of his neighbors will volunteer this
information. If the sO-called good
people have not the time to go in per-
son to Punta GOrda, a wire or a let
ter will bring the information, and
will answer the same purpose.
Why deliberately put a man where
he does not belong and then cudgel
him for it, to boot.
We asked one of these so-called
good people who is engaged in this
crusade against General Gilchrist on
the temperance issue recently raise
if the general were to publicly de-
clare that he would not accept the
gubematOrial nomination except by
the vote of the prohibitionists of the
state would he then abandon Mr.
Stockton and flock to General Gil
christ. and he said that he would not
abandon Mr.. Stockton on any cOnsid-
Grafton.
So what is General Gilchrist to do?
What can he do that he has not al
ready done?
Mr.. Bryan said that mankind
should not be crucifed on a cross Ct
gOld,"
Is not Nj Gilchrist being cruciied
on a cross infinitely worse than gold?
In its appeal to the voters of this
county the Marion County Anti-Sa-
loon eLague uses this language:
Weigh well the record of each can
didate as well as the promises they
now make. The past IS az excellent
standard by which to judge the fu-
ure conduct OF a public officer"
Why deliberately refuse to judge
General Gilchrist by this standard?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

One of the pleasant features 1f rta
late primary was the fact thar au %
the defeated candidates have taEar
their defeat in good part aud there is
an entire absence Of bitter feeling
There is always another day. AMI r.
who takes his medicine with a smile
VIII live 20 see defeat turned to yi-.
tory.-MadisOu New Era
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05
DEATH OF Mr.. WILSON


Hon. George W. Wilson, editor-in-chief
of the Times-Union, will cause a feel
ing of abiding and profound sorrow
throughout the state of Florida.
Mr. Wilson had been in failing
health for the past two years, but
since his return from Chicago some
weeks ago hope was given out that
hs was on the way to recovery, but
the Great Disposer Of Events willed
otherwise His mission in life is end.
ed. His scroll is made up.
We believe that he leaves behind
him a sweet benediction.
We knew him through all the phas,
es of life. We knew him when yet a
youth, and after he had developed into
the full rounded man. We knew him
in his prosperity and again in his adj
versity. Through it all he was
changeleSs to his friends, a loyal,
grand and lOvable man. There was in
him a sweet humanity. He was brave
yet forgiving. Strong and steadfasr,
yet with a heart as tender as a wO-
mans. To the one who engaged him
in spirited controversy, or TO the old
friend-temporarily estranged by fac
tiOnalism-his arm was always out
stretched. He was incapable Of bear
ing resentments and he climbed 10
too lofty height to be intolerant Of
the opinion of others. He was knight
ly in his hospitality. and generosity
was one OF his characteristics
1t was when his party was a minor
ity party and was striving for power
that it turned its face toward him. He
kept open house for the entertain
ment of its representatives and pill
grims and his purse was never closed
against it, but only to be used for le
giitmate ends.
There was no truer nor more loyal
democrat. He was tried in the fires
at a crucial time in it's history. AMI
was proven to be without alloy.
When he was made collector of the
port at Jacksonville a new phase of
his character was developed. 1t was
seen that he was careful and method
cal. He mastered every detail of thu
Office and his conduct of its affairs
was proclaimed at Washington for the
guidance of others.
When he was made editor-inchief
of the Times-UniOn he developed yet
another phase and under his direction
this paper has grown, considering its
limited field of operations, to be one
of the largest and most successful
publications in the south.
Because certain corporations ara
supposed to control this newspaper
merCiless attacks were made upon its
guiding and directing hand, but
through it all Mr.. Wilson bore him
self with the pOise and calm and dig
nifty of a passionless Minerva. ami
never once lost his temper nor self
control.
From the day MI Wilson assume /
control of the Times-Cnion till the
day of his death it has been a stout
and uncompromising defender of tha
party OF his faith ami the section ne
loved so we'll
Mr.. Wilson was brave and tolerant.
His intellectual range was clear. and
he had a prodigious faith in the ~
innate triumph of right over wrong.
and the final and complete annihila-
ton Of bigotry. sham and pretense.
A great and a beautiful character
has gone out from amongst us, and
the more his life is understood the
more he will be mOurned.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Toxic, Japan, will have an e XpOsi-
ton in 1912. As eXpOsitiOns are US
ually the fruits of peace and the frui-
ton of a nations highest industrial
hopes, Congressman HObsOn will get
no inspiration to feed his war fever
from Japan's peaceful exposition.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Secretary wilson annual report
shows that agricultural exports eX-
ceeded the Imports during the year
1907 by s44t000.0Oe- Ii is easy to IN
derstand how rapidly farm mortgages
are being paid off.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

The attorney general of Arkansas
decides that women have a perfect
right to wear overalIs. But to wear
bathing suits a perfect left is also de-
-Courier-JOuTnal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

The announcement that Chicago
women are TO wear sandals is decid-
edly interesting. A Windy City belle
with a Texas saddle skirt strapped I'M
der each of her Tribes viii prove an
interesting feature of Cook county
life-Louisville Courier-JournaL
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

The watermelon season is now on
in Florida and yet many prominent
citizens throughout the state accept
ed a lemon last Tuesday. - Palatka
News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

At the present writing we think we
have caught up with our politics and
believe it will take at least four years
before we will care for any more
Quincy Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Sweden has authorized the expendi-
ture Of s14yOOO.OOO during the next
sixteen years for railroad cOnstruc-
ton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

That the house recede from its dis
agreement to the amendment of the
senate numbered ia. and agree e
the same with an amendment. so that
the same shall read as follows: Unit
ed States pOstofice at Live Oak, Fla.
seven thousand, FIVE hundred dollars. "
Congressional Record, May 2S.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

The contest between Attorney Gen
eral Ellis and Park Trammell rather
knocks out the idea that the "insid-
err in a state Office was hard to GUST.
Perhaps Ellis defeat was the excep-
ton that proves the rule.-Miami
News Record.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Here's hoping that Tillman's health
will be improved by the sea voyage.
But he must not try to measure his
pitchfOrk against Neptune's trident
Boston Transcript
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

If the columns OF q newspaper
sometimes appear dun. remember that
the filing of then l. er every dar
task and thai Solomon affirmed.
There is nothing new under the
sun"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Democrats Of VOlusia pOlled the
biggest vote last Tuesday they ever
polled in the countY.-DeLand Rec.
ord.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Governor johnson Of Minnesota ad
vises cotton manufacturers to locate
mills in the cotton district.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1908

Bryan favors the primary system in
preference to state conventions.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Yes Editor Claude is quite busy
He just begins to realize that he had
no cinch.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

What will the governor of North
Carolina now say to the governor Of
Georgia?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-05

Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Taft both favor
the making public all campaign con-
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
COMMENCEMENT OF THE
UNION THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL

The annual exercises of the Union
Theological Training School will be
held in the u. A. M. f. Church on
French street tonight. The baccaulau-
reate sermon win be preached by the
Rev. r. E. Smith, pastor of the church,
on Sunday morning at 1890 O'Clock
Among those paIticipatilN in the COM
mencement will be Rt. Rev. B. T..
Ruley, president; Rev. S. =. Shepard,
A. NJ, principal. Miss Lena Hill will
be musical director. The exercises will
begin at o'clock. The following viii
be the program
Chorus. by the school; Invocation,
Rev. A. Smith; chorus, by the SCHOOL,.
recitation, The Barefoot Boy" Ray
mond Wells; essay. The Importance of
Punctuality," Martha Brown; contralto
solo, Helen Watts; recitation, The
Village Blacksmith" Raymond Harris;
quintet. selected. Safrona Carter, Har-
riet Trusty, Helen Watts. Percy Batipp,
Alfred Miller; recitation, Flora J..
Shepard; essay start Where You
Are" Sacrona Carter; recitation. AL
fred Miller; soprano solo. Safrona Car
ter: essay "Our Aim in Life Percy
Batipp; recitation, Elsie Lloyd; reci-
tation, Robert Thompson; chorus, by
the SCHOOL, exhibit Of the industrial
work. Master OF ceremonies, Rev. 5.
p. Shepard.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
NO INCREASE IN TAXES.

q fTY COUNCIL last evening fixed the tax
rate for the coming fiscal year at ST. 50 on
the SIoo of assessed valuation of property. The
councilmen have evidently determined that the
most important subject before them is not to in
crease the taxes of property holders, especially
during a season of financial depression and to
this decision there will be little objection on the
part of the property holders.
The police commissioners, by the action of
Council, receive additional appropriation for
increasing the police force 1t has long been be-
lieved that the force should be enlarged and that
the number of men is inadequate to the demands
made upon them.
slight advance is made to the Board of Edit
cation for educational work. The increase in this
appropriation of course is not what was expected
and no provision is made for the advance of the
salaries OF the teachers.
The action of Council shows, however that the
friends of education must continue their agitation
for the betterment of the public school service.
The Board of Trade has Joined with the Board
of Education in a movement for school better
ments and increase of salaries, and their efforts
will be substantially rewarded sooner or later.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
ELECT THIS CITY
AS WEDDING PLACE

Telling only a few of his friends Of
his intentions, Eagleson Robb. a we'll
known young man of Philadelphia
came to Wilmington yesterday and was
married to Anna Sidney Canary. of
Philadelphia. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Hubert w. Wells,
of St. Andrews Episcopal Church
"Eag" Robb, as he is Familiarity call
ed. in Philadelphia, is a brother OF
Tommy Robb, he of many escapades,
whose recent marriage to Janet Priest,
an actress, has resulted in a separation.
Young Robb's marriage to Miss Ca
nary caused no surprise among the
friends Of the pair Robb has been
very attentive to Miss Canary FOR the
last two years. The only witnesses to
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Raines, of west Philadelphia, and VIII
liam Mcknight, an uncle of the bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Robb left for New York
yesterday afternoon, where they have
taken apartments in the St. James, in
West Firty-ffth street. They viii
spend most of the summer in cot
tage at Port Washington, on Long
Island.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
Friday, May ao, 1908.
MEMORIAL DAY TOMORROW.

ONCE again the day has rolled around when
~ the dead Of the great struggle for the per
petuation of the Union and for the abolition OF
slavery of human beings to be remembered.
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. one of the sweet
est DAYS for the lover of his country IN the calen
dar With each passing year the ranks OF the
veterans become thinner Only some OF those
who were very young men when they served
their country on the field of battle are now with
us But the fight OF time will not lessen the re-
spect and veneration we feel for the old soldiers
The sacrifices these men made on the field OF
battle in prison. or in the hospital, are sacrifices
that cannot be forgotten, for their efforts brought
forth reunited and glorious country without a
stain upon its banner.
What stirring times these survivors have wit
messed. In their earlier manhood they were ac-
lively engaged in war struggle TO settle the
question of slavery Then followed the marvellous
growth and development and garnering OF
wealth throughout the land and the consequent
struggle over that wealth which always follows
its accumulation.
AS there were absolute masters of men in the
days preceding the civil war, these veterans have
witnessed in our own day tendency among mas
ters OF wealth to become masters of the people.
AS Lincoln confronted and solved one great
probem-the problem of industrial freedom-the
abolition of slavery-so Roosevelt to-day con-
fronts another problem of vast importance-the
freedom of the government which was saved by
those whose memory we honor tomorrow from
the domination of privilege.
Memorial Day tomorrow should be fruitful of
many thoughts.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
A MUzzLED PROFESSOR
ONE of the professors of the Chicago Univer-
- sity appears to have gotten himself into

0NE of the professors of the Chicago Univer-
- sity appears to have gotten himself into
trouble. The professor was reported as saying
at a public meeting in Chicago that if he were
not a member of the faculty OF "capitalistic'
university he would express his true opinions on
many subjects
Following the announcement of the speech of
the professor came report that the faculty of the
university would consider his remarks"
Such complaints have not been heard frequent
~ from Chicago. Although the university is en-
dowed with the millions of Mr. Rockefeller, some
of its professors, that is those who have appeared
most in public, have given voice to notions of all
sorts that could not be considered orthodox either
in religion or in politics. That is the way il has
seemed on the surface. There would be, how
ever, unquestionably disposition to curtail the
utterances of any professor who continually set
forth opinions that against the interests of
supporters of the institution. Chicago Uni
versity has not been lacking in defenders of pres
ent privilege In fact, there has been more or less
war between the professors of. Chicago and
those of the Wisconsin University on many pub
lie questions the Wisconsin men taking the more
radical view.
There is always class of narrow-minded peo-
pie who pursue those college professors and
others as well who do not adore things according
to the standards as set up by these self-assumed
guardians of present conditions The bgots try
to intimidate, coerce, threaten those with whom
they do not agree. They do not believe in free
speech, but they believe in muzzled speech. A
person who questions anything done at the be-
hest OF the self-appointed guardians of economics
or of morals is denounced as dangerous" per-
son. They want no agitation and they are restive
OF criticism. They are un-American in their
ideas, and they would be un-American in their
practices if they could be.
The only sure foundation of just government
rests upon free discussion. Policies or practices
OF any kind that cannot stand the light of public
discussion are bad.
The restricting of the liberty of a college pro-
fessor OF of any other man is an echo of the dark
ages
We should live in light, and not in darkness.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
DRY CONVENTION HALLS.

a CCORDING to reports from the national
= convention cities, those in charge of ar
rangements at Chicago and at Denver have de-
cded to put anJabsolute ban upon the sale Of
liquor in the halls during the sessions of the con-
ventions.
An application for bar concession in the audi
torum at DenOer was rejected by a unanimous
vote, although a high offer was made for the
privilege of quenching the thirst of the Demo-
cratic delegates. Similar action has been taken
by those in charge of the hall where the Repub-
can National Convention will assemble
We presume the bottle brigade will have to
'get busy" The absence of liquor will be re-
markable, and yet the delegates TO the political
conventions at Dover managed to exist without a
rush to the bar although some of them had un-
doubtedly moments of painful suffering.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

Boomers of Governor Hughes for the presi-
dental nomination are not dismayed by the ap-
parent drift of sentiment for Secretary Taft. The
Hughes men are going right along with their
campaign. The Hughes headquarters are to be
opened in Chicago during convention times, and
the good qualities of the governor are to be set
forth. Governor Hughes has many staunch adj
mirers. Those who thought of him as an
instrument with which to defeat the nonlna-
ton of Taft soon found that Hughes was not the
man they wanted. Hughes ideas were not in ac-
cordance with their own.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
Died While crivinu

GUMBORO, May 29.-while driving
home from Pittsneld. where he had
been to market, William Evans, a
farmer, died in tie seat and was found
lying across tne reins with his life
.ess arms swinging down TO the wheels
Evans, who was about as years old.
was evidently stsicl.en with paralysis
Evening journal., 1908-05-29
Stevens Non the Rinr.

In the voting contest for signet
ring nered by the Vandever 4. =.
for the most popular polo player, Will
liam +. stevens Of Lenox was the viii
ner. Chandler was second. The votes
of the first five men were as follows.
Stevens, 1900; Chandler, 34s Roberts.
81, oward, 65; Hill. 46.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

The New Hampshire Democrats are evidently
opposed to William J. Bryan All efforts to have
passed resolution expressing mild preference
for Bryan were defeated at the convention Thurs
day Time was when the Democrats of New
Hampshire had a fighting chance of carrying
their State at an election, but of late the State
has been Republican by large majority.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

People do not object to paying fair rate of
taxation provided they can see something for
their money.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

Advertising rates application.
No attention paid 10 unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

It is now announced that former President
Cleveland is recovering rapidly from his illness,
and the country will send its congratulations to
him.
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

.,s newspaper Is on sale regularly newsstand
IN Wilmington and principal towns IN the state o
De,awar also at Broad Street Station ana I"eh'y-
urth and Chestnut Street Station, Philadeiphas Ia
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press New;
Service, received in it's editorial rooms over speeiAi
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Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
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JERMs OF SUBSCRIPTION.
BY mail postage prepaid $500 year. OF 70 cents a
tnonth payable ia advance BY carrier six cents week
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

Gilbert S. Jones' Business Manager
Fourth ana Shipey Streets. Wilmington Deia~al~
Evening journal., 1908-05-29

New York once eO4 Cambridge Building. Corner Firth
Avenue and Thirty-thrd Street
ClicaS once; eli Boyce Building
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-14
NEEDED THE BRUSH.
The Finishing Touch to Eli Whitney,
Cotton Gin.

Eli Whitney, who SO long veyed his
soul over his first and miglt.est iIven-
ton, the cotton gin. was aided in Ills
success by the quck wit ant, Insight OF
woman In old Paths aud Legends
Of the New England Border MISS
Katherine NJ. Abbott gives the story
as told by granddaughter of General
Nathaniel Greeue. of the cC2sJnna-
ton OF Whitney's experiment at the
beautiful and hosnitable Dungeneas,
on Cumberland island. canopied with
live oaks and olive trees.
Mrs. Greene had become Interested
in Mr. Whitney's enterprise and invit-
ed him to spend the winter at Dunge-
ness, where an abundance Of cotton
and quiet were assured
One morning he descended headlonS
into the drawing room from his work
shop in the fifth story and eXcitediy
exclaimed. The victory is NINE In
deep sympathy guests and hostess went
with him to see the model in motion
hy which Whitney was to change the
industrial history of the world.
For a few moments the miniature
saws reviewed without hindrance, ard
the separation CT the seed from the
cotton wool was successfully accom-
piished. but after q litt.e the saws
clogged VITA lint, the wheel stopped,
ANA poor whitney was in despair.
Here's what you need.' exclaimed
Mrs. Greene. She seized clothes
brush and held it firmly to the teeth
of the saws.
MADAM" said Whitney, overcome
with emotion and speaking with the
exaggeration Of gratitude, ''you have
! perfected my inEention."
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-14
An Exasperating Mamma.

The small boys mother WAS the only
one who sat unM0ycd. while the small
boy kim3elf-most unWelcome addition
to The Informal afternoon tea-gleeful-
ly gal,oped around the circular tab%a,
daiutily spread with silver and china
ard lowered over by cut glass lamp
Us Il spurious pony shrilled the in
FAINT joyously rs he tossed his 1axen
locks ana twinkled his bcsoclC1 legs
with ever increasing speed
Mercy. He'll have tie lamp overt.
sh,yercd 4 nervous young woman as
the human gyroscope stumbled over the
edge Of 4 rGg. claWed ut the table for
support. then triumphauty continued
circling. Conversation froze on pallil
lips as they sat awaiting the inoyita-
Die crash. Only the voice Of the small
boys mother rippIed along s2renely.
The nervous young woman could
stand it no longer In sheer despair
she ventured, Mrs Archibald-er par
con me-your dear little boy
The lady addressed starn1 blankly,
then graspcd the situation '.;alcolm, "
she said Observation-Disclosures dear, run
around in the opposite direction, dar-
ling Miss Yinton's afraid you'n make
yourself y."-Nomau's Home Com
panion.