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Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20
Roosevelt The AutOcrat.

Florida has furnished the case, and
our worthy senator Taliaferro the OPP
portunity, of demonstrating most
conclusively President Roosevelt's
autocratic tendencies.
Something over a year ago one
Northup, who had been postmaster
at Pensacola, was reappointed by the
President. The Senate after a care
full examination into the charges pre-
ferred against him refused to ap-
prove the nomination.
The theory of our government is
that it consists of three coordinate
branches, the executive, legislative
and judicial. The trainers of the con-
stitution provided that each of these
should be Independent of the other.
If an abuse of rights or privileges
occurred in one branch the others
were provided to correct the same.
The Northup case is an illustration
of where dOmineering, autocephal-
Gus president, may and has arrogated
to himself the powers both of the
executive and legislative bodies, and
grinningly snaps his fingers at con-
gress asking them what they are
going to do about it?
Senator Taliaferrio called the atten-
tion of the Senate to the fact that de-
spite the non-approval of this ap-
pointment the man was still holding
the office and arequest made upon the
post master general for information
as to why this was so, brought the
reply that it was within his power to
keep the man in Office, despite the
refusal of the Senate to approve of
his nomination.
Thus it appears that though in
tended otherwise, and heretofore
recognized by our presidents, that the
approval of an appointment by this
coordinate branch was necessary to
endow man with the right to hold
an office, President Roosevelt has
found in this case, and through the
dictum of his henchman Meyers, an
other opportunity to stultifiy the Con-
stitution, and prostitute the high
office where the assassins hand
has placed him, for never since Van
Buren's time has vice president
who has served his full term of office
been elected to the presidency.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20
Look to the Legislature.

In another column we print an ar
ticle from the Times-Union regarding
the necessity of waking up to the
fact that if we are to improve any
upon the last legislature, it is time
that the work was inaugurated.
Judging by the comments by press
and people of this State during the
past year, but few of the members of
the last legislature will, or should be,
returned. But if there is to be any
Improvement, it is time the subject
was canvassed, and what is required
of candidates be published from the
house tops.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20
Presidential Possibilities.

If what the democratic county con-
vention at Scranton, Pennsylvania,
say of Judge Gray be true, we cannot
do other than urge his nomination,
and would that both democrats and
republicans might unite on him. Such
a man, as our chief executive, would
be the wonder and admiration of the
world. In his characterization they
claim him to be a man of genius in
common sense.
ex-governor Douglas of Massa-
chusetts is listed by the N. Y. World
as desirable candidate for the DEM
ocratlc nomination for president. In
sizing him up they concede him to be
the largest shoe maker in the world.
We have certainly here reached a
point where men of large under
standing are as desirable in the
White House as are the men of
genius.
Furthermore Mr. Douglas is himself
union man which fact is quoted as
a desirable feature in this relation.
Sure it would be the removal of the
greatest stumbling block in the way
of the Nations progress if the Union
could be unionized. Are we not the
United States?
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20

How long before it will dawn upon
the citizens of Florida that canal or
ditch through such vegetable deposits
as the Everglades will not dream such
peaty, sl>ongy soil, for any great dis
lance from the cutting? Like irriga-
ton it m AXES mighty good land with
in a few hundred feet of the water
way, but beyond that no change is
made. A very expensive way to get
a small ar sount of productive land,
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20
PANAMA CITY. FLA. FEB. 20. 1908.
Our Opportunities.

The official reports just issued by
the Government concerning the ex-
ports and imports of the United
States for the years 1906, and 1907,
furnish facts that cause those inter-
ested in the growth of our country to
ponder.
But it is only of those items in
which the South is particularly in
terested that the PILOT will speak at
present. Cotton as an export is still
king, with an aggregate of it and it's
products, Of $500, 100000 This ex-
ceeds by fraction the value of the
three great competing exports; grain
and grain products, s214, 1922, APO;
packing house products, S2O1 900, 900;
and lumber ST., 1926, 900; a total of
s4S6, PAT APO.
A grand showing is this for the
South. 1t brings to this country a
heavy balance of trade from agricul-
tural products which should appeal
to Southern legislators who may act
for the public in securing to this Sec
ton cheaper and more accessible
transportation facilities.
That our Southland will continue
to maintain it's supremacy in the
value of agricultural exports, increas-
ing them yearly, is but repeating
history. But beyond this there is a
very important point shown in these
figures. That is that it is from one
crop alone that the South thus FORCES
ahead, fact that develops a prob
able weakness. Cotton is a land
robber; it requires vast sums from
the farmers in the way of fertilizers
it leaves them open to combinations
and trusts that can corner one crop,
but could not all crops.
Undoubtedly cotton raising has
been profitable in spite of these
drawbacks during the past few years,
as the increasing wealth of the
southern farmer goes to prove, yet
thisdoes not prove but that more could
not have been made through diversi-
fed farming and improved methods
of culture.
The statistics of the imports show
some instances wherein the South
can without doubt compete, and thus
add to their wealth, and give a
greater range to farm industries. In
1907 there were imported SS4, 200, 1861
worth of sugor and molasses. No
better or richer sugar cane is grown
than has and can be throughout all
Florida. Right in this locality it has
been demonstrated that it is one of
the most paying crops we have.
Of fibre plants that can be success
fully grown in Florida there we're
over $50, 100000 worth imported. Of
manufactured tobacco over s24.-
$1,000; and this Is an industry which
this section of the Gulf coast SIS par
ticularly well fitted for. Of wool S4O.-
OOO,O 900 in round numbers, and over
S77,000,000 worth of hides.
There are other articles running I'D
into the millions which can be pro-
duced in this State, but the above
are Illustrations of articles that are
we'll known as being within the
range of our farmers productions,
and prices obtained therefore will
give fair recompense for his labors.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20

President Roosevelt is getting some
pretty hard thwacks from represen-
tatives of all parties these days. The
blows that he has been giving with
his big stick appear to be returning
upon himself in boomerang fashion.
During the last week Black, republi-
can, and Clark, democrat, have fiayed
him to a finish.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20

IF you cant resist the temptation
to gossip get in front of the mirror
and tell it to yourself" Pith, Point.
and Pathos. Times Union.
Can it be possible the worthy para
grapher has been studying the condi-
tons prevailing in the Bay countrv9
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-02-20
Panama City Pilot

Terms:-One Year, S100; Six Months, soc.
Rates for advertising on application.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
LET THERE BE LIGHT

In with
Of the
there
uncontrolled nmitabl
compromising night The
beginning" a remoteness banIes
tin
and to the end of time
be
is
nhadbe
that the
little earth and its human hotbed of faihessness yo
Light
and always will triumphant
the beginning"
of that kind could he
preseniay
prehend it better than don
That Christmas
t is not
tell
viii children
Light see
and carefully
please prejudice Light
christ Christmas exemphfy
profit
and
most mercifu purpose or Gods "Let there be light"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
Mayor Welles
Sets a Good Example.

1t is pleasing to note that the idea
of the City Beautiful, which has occu-
pied the minds of the people of Pen
sacola. for long while and which is
now the particular inspiration of the
city government is spreading 10 many
other cities and towns in Florida.
The Journals especial attention has
been called to the action of the mayor
of Plant City intended to promote the
beauty of the municipality ..sf which
hf is chief magistrate. Mayor Weiles
has issued the following proclama-
ton:
In order to encourage the ladies
in beautifying the homes Of the city
during the coming year, / viii offer
a prize Of $25 to be delivered as fol-
lows: Fifteen dollars as first prize
sud $40 as second prize ior the best
kept front yard during the said year.
In arriving at decision, in awarding
tae prize, the following viii be OBJ
served. the whole number to be ten
points, divided as follows. Size of
space utilized: three points. Length
of time yards kept in certain condi-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
Gov. Hughes
On the Right Track.

II is refreshing to observe that Gov
ernor Hughes, of New YORK, seems. to
have caught the idea from The south
that one of the greatest Of all the
evils in this country is the reckless
speculative spirit that pervades the
large centers of population. That the
best thought of democratic southern
states should have found an echo in
New York is no less surprising than
il is delightful.
The steady purpose of the south to
eliminate the gambling evil has been
shown by legislation covering many
states and aimed against wire houses
for dealing in futures and "bookies"
on the race tracks. The latter evil
is, OF course, small when compared
with the former and Governor, Hughes
unquestionably laid himself open to
censure when he attacked it and fall
ed to strike at the pestilence in Wall
gambling crusade in the Empire
state.
He seems, however, to have awak-
ened to his senses, or else to have
acquired a sense of security because
of his recent victory, and has appoint
ed committee to investigate the
methods of the stock exchange on
Wall street. Small exception can be
taken to this COMMITTEES which is
composed of Horace White, author
end editor. Charles A. Schieren, a
merchant and one-time mayor OF
brooklyn: David Leaventritt. former
justice of the New York supreme
court: Clark Williams, State Super
intendent Of banks; John B. Clark,
professor of political economy in Co
Iumbia university; willard V. King.
banker and president OF tue Columbia
Trust company; Samuel n Ofdway,
one OF the best known oftNcw York's
lawyers; Edward D. Page, 4 merchant
OF the highest possible standing, and
Charles Sprague Smith, director OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

There is a great dean OK trneces-
sary talk, pro and con, on the ques-
ton Of draining the Everglades. As
a mater of fact it has been establish
ed that the work can be done; that
these millions of acres of the richest
soil ip the United States can be re-
claimed; that it is mere question of
an investment which will De repaid
thousand fold. 1t may thei efore be
put down as a fact even by doubters,
grumblers and those who oppose sim
lily because the plan has been chaper-
cned by Governor Browari. that the
work will be accomplished before
very long, And it will also be well to
understand that no state, however
broad in its territory, could fail to
benefit by the opening up of new soil
area for cultivation, especially when
that area will be the richest for nro-
duct1ve qualities in the United States
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

MINORITY REPRESENTA-
TON.
Jacksonville Times-Union.

Mr.. Thomas w. Lingle, of North
Carolina through the columns of the
Outlook proposes what he considers a
practical plan for abolishing section
alism. He proposes the dividing up of
the electoral vote of each State In
proportion to the popular vote cast in
each-in other words minority repre-
sentation in the electoral college from
each state. Ambassador Bryce and
Judge Clark of North Carolina are
Nsaid to endorse the plan. 1t is claim.
ed:
1. 1t would carry the national pres
idential campaign into every state of
the union.
3. The presidential candidates of
the two great parties would each, at
every election, receive one or more
electoral votes from each state in the
union.
3. All talk about the "Solid South"
and the Solid North would forever
stop, as no such thing as either would
exist
4. Pivotal states would be put out
of commission.
All these four accomplishments are
desirable though the first is of little
Importance; but how are we to Sc
cure such representation in the cleo
toral college? 1t could not be accom-
plished by legislation for 1t would in
volve radical change of the consti-
tuition. The constitution provides for
the election of a president not by pop
ular vote but by electors chosen by
the states. These electors, in their
choice, are not trammelled by law. A
majority of the electoral college is
expected to vote for Mr.. Taft this
year, but, so far as any restraint of
law is concerned, each man is free to
vote as he wishes. The men are not
legally bound by party ties. In the
choice of electors the law knows no
parties. Then if five were to be
elected from Florida how could two of
the five receiving the highest vote be
declared not elected and two receiv-
ing fewer votes be declared elected?
OF course this change could be
made by the proper legal methods,
but it would cause great confusion in
deciding who was elected.
Such law would divide the votes
of small states, having an even num-
Der of votes, equally between the two
candidates, unless one succeeded in
winning a large majority over the
other. For instance in the election
OF 1900 tne votes of Colorado, New
Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota and
Washington would have been divided
equally between Bryan and McKin-
ley, each state giving each candidate
two votes, though all but one of these
states were republican IL that rule
had been in force in 1900 the elect
oral result would have been as fol-
lows:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
An inland Seaport.

At a business mems meeting in At
lanta there was under discussion an
arrangement with the railroads that
allowed merchsdise to be shipped to
and from that inland city on through
bill Of lading, says the New York
Times.
There was much Joyous declama-
ton, and one orator explained in en-
thusiastic and weifrounded periods
that Atlanta was now the equivalent
Of seaport town and able to cope
with all rivals. Upon this a Savan-
nathan, whose native city is the real
seaport Of Georgia arose and said
with some acerbity:
III you Atlantians were to lay a
pipe line to the sea, and then suck as
hard as you blow, you'd be real sea-
port in no time at ALL"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
SAGE LEAVES.

Back from that land
Which is mantlej with snow,
To this Florida sand
Where the oranges growi
Migratory scheme.
10 snun heat and the cold
A most popular theme
Is now thirty years old.
The habit, each yeS.
Seems more fixed than before:
While new methods appear
Never dreamed of in yore.
The lightning in harness
Is settling the fact, :
That old iron horses
Must soon leave the track.
Had 1 but life lease
OF fifty years more
These rail rides" might cease
And collisions be DER.
Whether rates to the planets
Will ever be made.
Is a question; to answer.
I'm somewhat afraid.
John ID. Rockefeller
No ticket can buy
To carry ..,feller"
To realms in the sky.
The only assurance
While here on the sod
Is through righteous endurance
ITO meet with our God.
No millions compare
In eternity's goal
With life spent in care
For the needs of the soul.
THOS. MCMILLAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
PENSACOLA AND
PENSACCLIANS

Fairgrounds for school children are
wanted by the citizens OF Pensacola.
Let the generous-hearted people re-
spond literally and this want will be
readily hlled.-Palatka Times Herald.
Pensacola's new $1,000 electric
fountain has arrived and win be
placed in the Plaza as soon as the
concrete basin which is to surround
it has been constructed. Electric
lamp bufbs under the sprays will pro-
duce a brilliant effect at night. The
fountain, as pictured in The Journal.
will be very Observation-Disclosures
Times-Union.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

prizes, besides aft the advertisement
attendant upon the achievement a
handsome cash profit, and, il addition.
the vast and incalcaIlable profits not
counted in dollars. What county is
there in Florida that would not reckon
this an excellent investment?
The date of the fair is rapidly APP
preaching and. after the usual hnbbub
or the Christmas holidays. there will
be little more than a month in whicn
TO complete arrangements for partici-
patton in 1t. There Is no time to lose
on the part of counties and individual.
exhibitors who would make favorable
showing at the great exposition. Get
busy now.-Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
the Peoples Institute of New York

the Peoples Institute of New York
city.
The Review of Reviews stated many
years ago. That the'redemption of the
country would finally be due to the
citizenship of the south; and, truly, it
begins to look like it when the cru
SADIE levied in this section during
the past ten or twelve years is hav-
ing its effect upon republican gov
ernor In New York
We of the south without regard to
political animosity, necessarily wish
him every success in his invasion of
Gotham's most cherished privilege
the opportunity TO gamble ct the,e
pense of the world.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

One prohlblIlouisI-
So this system would have resulted
IN the election of Bryan N 1900 by
an electoral majority Of two votes
This would have been satisfactory to
men OF the Times-Union's way OF
thinking. but republicans would have
been badly dissatisfied. and when we
remember that they had plurality OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

ton; three points. General arrange
inent of yard one point. Cultivation
of shrubbery; one point. Cultivation
OF roses. one point. Arrangement of
grass plat, one point Prizes to be
awarded on October 15, 1909
A committee has been selected to
decide the contest and award the
prizes to the successful competitors.
al OF whom must be ladies' of Plant
City, but unless there shall be at
least twenty who snail entsr thee
test win be called OF.
Plant City is to be Congratulated
that it has mayor OF such up-to-date
ideas, of so progressive a spirit and
OF such a liberal disposition as to
make this unselfish investment of
cash for the welfare of his city. 1t
shows sincerity of purpose which
will be certain to be rewarded by an
aroused interest and rivalry which
will result in earnest activity along
benefit of Plant City in no small de-
gree.
And the effect of this offer Of May
or Welles will by no means be con-
fined to his own environment. 1t is
safe to prophesy that he will have
many imitators- Civic pride in other
communities will compel those in au-
thority with the interests of their
homes near at heart to make similar
offers, so that this pebble cast by
Mr. Welles will send ripples Ct enthus-
iasm throughout the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

1t is not. always the longest stock
ing that has the largest stuffing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Last Saturdays st. Augustine Rec
ord wore an attractive colored cover
in honor of Christmas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

The Journal fund for the poor has
grown apace and will make many a
home sad today merry on Friday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Pensacola shoppers will have some
busy days between now and Friday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

The heart may be warm no matter
what the weather MAY be.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Rockefeller, Jr., seems to be much
at outs with the newspapers. Is he
walking in Ted9y's footsteps, even
When his respected parent is not per-
mitted to do so?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Tag Day tomorrow. You can't es
cape. Have yotr ,dollar ready. :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Peace on earth? Yes; Roosevelt
and the Kaiser and Hobson notwith-
standing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

ried eight more states with 1877 more
electoral votes than Mr.. Bryan carried
we would be obliged TO concede good
grounds for their dissatisfaction.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

The pope has blessed Taft by proxy.
Now, viii he be good?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Pensacola's Santa Claus will be om-
nipresent. 3
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Needn't Worry.
Director North of the census bu-
reau. has estimated the cost of taking
the next census in 1910, at thirteen
millions. in round numbers No one
need be troubled in this case by the
fact that thirteen is an unlucky num-
Der. as by the time the job is done, 1t
Will probably cost double that amount.
Barlow COlIrier-Informaut
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
A Proper Paraphrase.

Occasionally we see poor mule or
beast of burden heavily taxed and
beaten with many stripes, and we are
reminded of Blessed are the merci-
full, and at the same time we are al
most tempted to feel that damned
should be the unmerciful. There is a
law to protect helpless dumb animals
and it is the duty of each and every
citizen to see that they are protected
Gainesville Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring it
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Very True.
We note from one OF our exchanges
that number of young men OF its
section have, gone to Texas to better
their condition. Florida affords oppor-
tunities for young men to succeed IN
lite that no other state can ofer-De-
Land Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
New Hall Completed.

Thei new Masonic hall. which has
been under construction for the past
several weeks, Is now completed, the
last finishing touch having been ap-
piled yesterday afternoon by Mr.. A G..
Armstrong, who has been in charge
of that part of the building, and be IT
said to his credit, Albert has put UP
most creditable exhibition of his work
manship-Bonifay Advertiser.