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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

states, will find their way to the south
ern coast for export to the Central
and Southern American republics" re-
marked last night Hon. j. E. Watts,
of Meridian, Miss, who is in Pensacola
in the interest of a fraternal order of
which he is a national officer, and
which he is introducing for the first
time into Florida.
Mr.. Watts has been for eight years
chairman of the street committee of
the Meridian municipal boards, the pO-
sitfOn next in responsibility TO the
mayor, and was at the last election
enthusiastically supported for mayor.
He has been credited with being the
leading spirit in the great public i'm
provements made in the Mississippi
metropolis during his term Of Office,
and it was largely due to his agitation
that Meridian recently decided to
spend $250,000 for additional paved
streets.
Our growth in Meridian" contin-
ued Mr.. Watts, has been steady and
always upward. We have now more
than thirty thousand people within the
corporate limits and our manufactur
ing plants in size and in numbers
compare favorably with any city in
the south. Meridian is the second
largest interior cotton market in the
south; our jobbers sell as far west as
Texas and Oklahoma, east within the
territory of Atlanta, and we sell goods
to the retail merchants of Mobile and
New Orleans, a trade condition prob
ably not duplicated in the United
States.
Residing as / do in an interior
city, where we are dependent upon
the railroads and are 120 miles from
any harbor, l can appreciate our pos
sibilties if nature had given us the
magnificent harbOr you have in Pen
sacola. Nor do l believe your people
are asleep to the future awaiting the
city when the canal is completed and
the tide of trade turns southwark in
stead OF finding ship bottom at Allan
tic ports.
1t has been long the desire of Me-
ridian TO have direct connection with
Pensacola through the building of the
proposed Memphis, Meridian and
Pensacola railroad Our people have
worked for several years on this pro
ject and the citizens have subscribed
, literally of their funds for surveys and
The expense Of delegations to New
York in search of the capital neces-
sary OF put the road through / be-
lieve now the undertaking a. nearer
success than it has been at any time.
Before leaving home l was permitted
TO see letter from a firm of New
York bankers in which il was stated
that the proposition was being very
seriously considered and thus far there
were no insurmOuntable obstacles in
the way OF raising the money that
will be necessary to build the road.
If you Pensacolians will take this
subject up through your chamber OF
commerce and join with the citizens
of Meridian I believe that the road,
giving Pensacola an air line to the
graneries of the west and reaping the
benefit of the haul of our cotton and
manufactured products, viii be finish.
ed by the time the first of the mighty
ships of the deep passes through the
Isthmus canal.
With the manufacturing plants Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

Meridian, the cotton fields of the ter
ritory and the vast virgin forests be-
tween. jumping their hundreds of
cars of freight at shipside in Pensa-
cola, the two cities would enjoy - mu'
tual growth and our people could es-
tablish trade relations of great benefit
and pOfit to each"
Mr.. Watts with his party of Missis-
sippians will remain few days longer
in Pensacola before going to Tallahas-
see for brief visit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

exercise and amusement from their
run to and from Bayou Texar yester-
day. The run was made out Gads0eF
street and back TO the Y. NJ. G. A.
building.
The Irnior Harriers also participant
ed in running exercises yesterday.
They ran from the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing to Garden street and back to the
starting point.
If enough members can be secured
to form a basketball team, it is, prob
able that team from the Notre Dame
college will come here. The manager
of the college team has already asked
that arrangements be completed for a
game on January 2.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

MUCH INTEREST TAKEN IN NEW
SPORT, WHICH HAS BEEN IN
PRODUCED AT THE Y. NJ. C. A.
BUSINESS MEN NOW HAVE A
CLASS.

The business mems class. composed
OF p members, had q very enjoyable
time at the Y. Nj. c. A. building Fri
day evening, when they greatly,
amused themselves by playing vollie-
ball. They were we'll exercised at the
conclusion of the sport, and as re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

The Imperial Cigar Stores
are now receiving large ship
ments of Cigars from Ha-
vana, Tampa and Key West.
for the holiday trade. Same
are being stored in their
hurnidors, which keep the CT
gars in perfect condition.
Come around.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22
Why Does 1t Do 1t ?

Let US tell You why this medicine effects
such phenomenal cures Of troubles Of the blood.
stomach, liver md kidneys.
Not because It IS SsrsapariIIa, BUT because it is
medicine composed Of more than fourteen different
remedial agents. You do not find them oil I'm
any other medicine. All these ingredients are Of
the very best quality. Many, having a specific
action In these particular ailments, the identical
ones the medical profession must and do prescribe
for these troubles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22


Sarsapaina
and
medicine. resisting nd
everyf has
is
medicine
agnation
andd
should
which has repeatedly
df this desired result
kidneys sound health
a doubt n your mind to the truth of
assertions write for testimonials read hem and then write
those who have been cured.
think Of the testimony receive forty
thousand of these letters in two years.
you you would
could I'LL the orders that would flow in medicine
much good and relieving much human suffering.
We hope for your sake that you will buy today
and that tomorrow you may begin realize benefit
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22
The Eternal Hone.

The Eternal Hope.
Appointment to that postmaster.
ship is deferred only four vears.-Ma,,
jor Hemphill in Charleston News and
Courier, Nov. 4.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

Best Grade of Granite
Linen Towels, white and
colored borders, to go at
19c. q.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22
PENSACOLA AND
MERIDIAN ROAD
PROMINENT MIsSISSIPIAN TALKS
OF THE TWO CITIES AND
PROPOSED RAILROAD CON-
Meeting THEM.

with the broad expanse of sea TO
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

Best grade of Linen
Towels, white and colored
borders, to go at 29c.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

Short Ends of Fine Dress
Trimmings to go at 10, Is
and 25c, worth up as high
as So.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-22

Where is the Man?
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

New York. June 16.-Indictments have
been found in the Federal courts for vio-
lations Of the antitrust law by certain
commercial interests.
Assistant District Attorney John w.
II. Grim has been connected with an in
vestigation OF the Manila Paper and Fibre
Manufacturers Association. alleged TO
have been regulating selling prices under
a pooling plan.
Mr.. Grim refused to discuss the indict-
ments.
Among the indictments handed 10 Judge
Hough was one in printed form, which
United States States Assistant District
Attorney Grim, who has charge Of the
investigation Of the paper manufacturers
case, asked to have placed under the
seal Of the court for several days. or uu-
I'll all those mentioned in the indictment
had been apprehended
Judge Hough granted the request and
issued bench warrants for the arrest of
those named in the indictments.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
STILL FAVOR CUMMINS.
Administration Forces May Line Up
for the IOwnn.
Prom staf Correspondent.

Prom a StaT Correspondent
Chicago. June 16.-The topic OF the Vice
Presidency was almost lost sight Of in the
excitement of the opening day. but to-
night gossip again reverts TO Dolliver and
Cummins, with New York also favorably
considered.
Summed up the situation now stands as
follows: Iowa can have the Vice Pres-
dency; IL not wanted. New York may
have the honor. and should New York
fan to harmonic, it win be Fairbanks.
Taft needs a radical from the Middle
West, and Cunlmins typifes The man for
the place. New York's thirty-slx electo-
raj votes re needed by the Republicans.
and a man who can swing the State
safely cannot be ignored. Fairbanks
would appeal to that element now repre-
sented by the allies. hence his strength.
Volumes could be written. but little more
could be said. II is believed here that the
selection will be made I'm Washington, and
that Cummins has the inside track The
delegates will ratify the choice.
The New Workers are still up a tree
with Gov. Hughes refusing to retire and
give the delegation a chance at the Vice
Presidency. Most Of the delegates from
New York tell you that the delegation
never occupied so humble so unimportant
a position In the eyes Of a national con-
vention as this delegation.
Il has for a candidate for President a
man who cannot possibly be nominated.
The vast majority of those interested in
the work of the convention have told the
New Workers IL they can get Gov. Hughes
to withdraw as a Presidential candidate
the State can have the nomination for
Vice President. But Gov. Hughes will
not withdraw.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
BANKS BREAK RECORDS.
First of Voluntarily Return Govern
ment Deposits Held by Them.

New York. June 16.-The Chemical and
the American Exchange National banks
have broken all banking traditions by the
voluntary returns of the government de-
posits held by them. The deposits. It
became known to-day, were returned on
Monday presumably because Of unwlll-
ingness Of the banks to comply with the
section Of the emergency currency law
which compels the payment Of interest
at the rate OF at least l per cent on all
government deposits. The Chemical and
the American Exchange are the only ma
t!onal banks in the city which pay no
interest on deposits, and payment of in
terest Of the government would accord
ingly be 4 discrimination against other
deposltors
At one time during the panic the na-
tional banks In the clearing house held
government deposits 10 an aggregate
amount Of S76.OO0O00. A succession of
Withdrawals since that time has reduced
the amount 10 the Sl9,S32,o COO shown IN
last weeks bank statement but the
amount returned by the American Ex-
change and the Chemical was. according
ly. not large. Neither bank can hold gov
ernment deposits In the future II il ad-
heres to the policy of paying no interest.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
Yields Place to Burrows,
Who Makes Address.
BIG CROWD PRESENT
President, One Thousand Miles
Away, Hears Speeches.
FEW CHEERS FOR TAFT

Banner, Brought In by 0hioans,
Fails to Stir Enthusiasm-Dele-
gates Are Impatient at Length of
Keynote Speech-Senator Foraker
Absent, but Most of the Other
0ld-timers Are Present-Brrrows
Stumbles Over Presidents Name.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
JOSEPH P. HOUCK DEAD.
For Many Years Prominent Mer-
chant I'm HHrrisOnburE, Va.

For Many Years Prominent Mer-
chant I'm HHrrisonburg, Va.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Harrisonburg. Va. June l6-Joseph P.
Houck. aged sixty-nlne, for. years one of
Harrisonburg' best-known merchants
and foremost citizens. died this morning
after an Illness OF a few months. death
being due to a breakdown and diabetes.
Mr.. Houck was a native Of Allentown.
Pa. but moved to Virginia many years
ago. He has for years conducted a re-
tail shoe and furniture store and was
the secretary and treasurer Of the ]. p
Houck Tanning Company. He was
prominent in the Methodist Church and
high in Masonic circles. He served sew
eral terms as a member OF the town
council. and was a director Of the First
National Bank. Mr. Houck is survived
by his wife. who was a Miss Johns OF
Pennsylvania. and one son, Joseph T
Houck The funeral will take place to.
morrow morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
TAFT MEN SEATED
BY BIC MAJORITY
"Allies" Yield After Ala
bama Contest Is Heard.
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Hitchcock Found to Be in Full
Control of Meeting.

Contests AggreEatinE 113 Delegates
Abandoned at Outset and Action of
the National Committee Is Accept
ed I'm Other Cases - No Attention
Pnid TO Formal Letter Asking for
More Time to Present Arguments.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
PAPER MAGNATES
HELD FOR COURT
Indictments Found Against
Manila Officers.
NAMES ARE WITHHELD
Bench Warrants Are Issued for
Accused Men.
NAMES ARE WITHHELD

Violations of Antitrust Law Al
legged Against Commercial Inter
ests Said to Have been Regulating
Selling Prices Under a Pooling
Plan-GrHnd Jury Findings Put
Under Secrecy by Judge HOugh.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

From STAFF Correspondent
Chicago. June 1s.-In the Coliseum.
where Theodore Roosevelt was named
for the Presidency, four years ago, his
name was vigorously cheered to-day
when the fourteenth Republican national
convention was called into being.
Promptly at y o'clock Mr. New called
the convention to order. This Is difn-
cult task where 1900 people are present.
Most OF them want to talk a little
longer or the men and women In the
galleries want to hirt a little longer: but
IN getting the attention Of the conven-
tion Chairman New was materially as
sisted by Sergeant-at-arTls William =.
Stone Then the Usual e
nar
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fde circulation-a circulation In
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital Its books are
open.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

To Atlantic seaside resorts via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad every Friday and Sat
urday. Consult agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

Real shoe Bargains This Week.
The Family Shoe Store, 3l0-312 7th 81. nv
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

Rebuilding Snle-AEtOundIng Cut I'm
prices. Family Shoe Store, 3lO-l2 TN ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

j. III. Smnu q sons, Florists,
18th & G, WashA Waldorf-Astoria & ll53
B'dway, N. Y. Steamer orders a speciality.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

Special-CommeRcem BOuQuets 81.
Blackstone, 18th and II sts. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
I'll Popular.

raised the gavel hun
roared, New! Newt
IL apparent that New
IN quiet was restored
aking the sign Of the
Ter for the convention.
I opening the conven-
rrived for the repre-
Republican party to
enth national conven-
f almost twelve con-
Z the most brilliant
the history OF the
those present in this
no participated in the
ntion. and the accom-
party within so brief
Of men yet living are
ief.
o assert our pride in
done. to approve the
he past. and more es-
aenG and indorse the
{ Theodore Roosevelt
under which his splen-
n have become known
this land as the poll
re deal -"
B. Molloy. OF Columbus,
the convention. Chair
lnced that the national
recommended the selec-
Julius c Burrows, Of
temporary chairman Of
Representative Marlin
Of the Eighteenth dis
lvania, moved that the
be unanimously adopted.
le. Senator Burrows be-
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

For the depOsitor in banking
Union Trust Co. 10Th and II SITS.
paid on all accounts. subject to
CAPITAL and surplus. S2,2O0.000
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
lent Hears All.

- - - ~ y -AAAa
ront Of him was an In
n conveyed the speech.
s, 10 President Roosevelt,
House. The President. a
away. was told instantly
or Burrows delivered his
speech Mr.. Burrows de-
there was a plenteous
jsevelt.
Senator Burrows seemed
the Presidents name. In
aph, when he spoke OF the
iaid "The-ros-dore." Stun
nator Burrows pronounced
iosefelt." but finally ne got
onounced II slowly. "Presi-
Roosevelt" But the Incl
out handciaps. laughter.
2 OF handkerchiefs.
Bring in Banner.
on had been droning along,
only slight applause wheR
me in with a blue silk bans
Ia heavy bullion. with tbs
m II. Taft. our candidate. -
suggested for the last two
) that Mr.. Burrows should
n his speech something
on Page 4, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
checrcd for Many seconds.

Continued on Pnge ,, Column 5.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
Others Just as Foolish.

The balancing consideration is the
usually evident fact that the Democrats
will doubtless meet them half way in
their folly. The blundering tread Of the
Republican elephant will be timed with
the silly footsteps of the Democratic
donkey. Each party will present its
Continued on Page 2, Column 4
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
aeon Week-end Fx.ur.Io,.

Continued on Page }, Column 2.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
Anybody Can Have Copy.

So far as the platform is concerned,
twenty or more eminent citizens have ac-
curate drafts in their possession and have
given said accurate drafts to the press.
The most industrious Of the platform
makers has been Mr.. Wade Ellis, Of Ohio,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

from a log pre-
Dearborn. The in
ne box containing
rough hewn con-
p. broad ak cuts.
a foot long. and
silver band bearing
colored enamel. A
TX cover bears this
lewn oak log from
Fort Dearborn, the
lization under the
lment in Chicago or
'rthwest, 1903, burned
rebuilt 1916. The log
el and box are made
II the department OF
nd museum. Chicago
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

1 on Page 4, Column 3,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17

Continued on Page B, Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
Refers to PnuI Morton
SurpIu. Money Earns an Inco

Continued on Page 3, CoIun
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Moral Effects Of Athletics.

Aside from its physical effect, the
moral effect of athletics, in the case
of the soldier at least, is of no small
value. My experience has been that
men are less likely to drink in the
football or baseball season, even
though they may be addicted to the
use of intoxicants. And thus no spe-
cial effort may have been made along
these lines by those in charge of the
sports. The class of men who go
in for athletics and excel in such
contests are the most desirable SOL
diers and the best all around men.
Still another advantage of athletics
is that good athletic teams and the
reputation for a post of having cham
pion teams draw good recruits and
soldiers to enlist there.-Army and
Navy Life.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Useful and orn amentaI.

They were talking in the yacht club
about the Upton challenge. A famous
old skipper, as he put down his tea
cup in order to wipe from his long
white beard smear of honey, said:
I'D get rid of these whiskers il they
were not so useful l have to wear
them, though. The shippers of all
racing yachts wear whiskers. Surely
you've noticed it?
"They wear whiskers to tell the
winds direction by. A zephyr the
hand, even the moistened finder can't
feel, is revealed by the whiskers, and
the soft hairs rustic softly, and their
owners watchful eye knows where the
wind is coming from"
He moistened a napkin, swearing
lmpatiently.
"Frightful nuisance, isn't it?" he
said. Il can't get the honey out at
all. Sticky stuff. l wish l had no
beard. But then-in races
Dipping his beard in fingerbowl,
he washed diligently but vainly.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
COULDN'T FIND THE REMNANTS.
Remarkable Disappearance That Puz-
zled the Hired Girl.

A woman who goes in for the higher
art has miniature Venus de Milo
standing on the piano, Just to show
the casual caller that she's wise as to
what's what.
This woman has the Venus and she
also has a new hired girl who comes
from furrin shores.
In busting the piano the other morn
ing, while her mistress was out do
ing the marketing, the girl bowled
over the Venus. She picked it up,
picked up also chip or two that had
been knocked off the statuette, and
then set it in place and sized it up
to see if it looked all right. When
the mistress arrived home an hour
later she found the girl down on her
knees peering under the piano, look
ing over the floor and looking in vari-
Gus other directions, all of which sug-
gested that she might be looking for
something.
And what is the matter?' asked
the mistress of the home in surprise.
"Oh, l knocked over the statchoo," ,"
lamented the girl, pointing to Venus.
"But it doesn't seem to have dam
aged it any
yes, it did," insisted the girl, al
most tearfully. at broke off botn
arms, ma'am and l haven't been able
to find the pieces"
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
HAD NO LIKING FOR MUMMlEs.
Servants of Great Writer Did Not
Share His Hobby.

Pierre Lott, the French novelist,
once obtained new acquisition to his
weird and wonderful collection of
Egyptian mummies. 1t was that of a
young princess. with gilded face, al.
most as expressive under its mask
as it must have been in life. This
mummy, one of the best in his col
lection, accentuated in his study the
smell that creeps from winding
sheet when a mummy is half un-
rolled" Lofts grievance was that
his servants would not move or touch
his mummies under any circum-
stances.
only think" he said. "Not one Of
my servants would touch this beauti-
full young woman. They are so super
stitious about the dead-I had to car
ry her upstairs myself. And. would
you believe me, as l reached the
landing it suddenly flashed through
my mind that l was carrying corpse.
l seemed to feel the chill of the dead
breast penetrate my own"
Noticeable among the other en-
balmed bodies of dead and gone
Egyptians in Lofts study was that
of a little three-year-old girl, who
stared down with sightless eyes on
her owner as he sat writing his ro-
mances and plays in the still watches
of the night.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
New York Real Estate Value.

The revision of the valuations in
the controllers office in New York
city, which has been going on for
more than year, is concluded. and
it proves that the city owns s52000O.-
900 worth of real estate. Adding 80
per cent. makes the real or market
valuation s676,000,000. The bonded
debt is less than s500,o00,0O0. This
real estate is behind the debt, of
course, and the city's borrowing ca
pacity covers ten per cent. levy on the
assessed valuation of all the real es-
tate in the city.-Springfeld Repub-
lican.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23

Our esteemed friend Kimball of the
Golden (Colorado) Transcript indulged
in little fight of oratory at the demo-
cratic editors banquet last week in
Denver. He drew picture of NUM-
ficence and Greed in most striking
manner. He said that the city of Col
den had two monuments to the illus
trious gentleman who is, by the Grace
of Gold, the junior senator from Colo
RADIO in the national capital. He de-
scribed the beautiful Guggenheim hall
of the School of Mines, built upon an
eminence whence all might see and ad-
mire it; and then he described the other,
in the valley by the railroad tracks, a
smoke be-grimed, desolate, abandoned
smelter. The one Haunting bid for
exculpation for the crime which the
other commentaries. Guggenheim hall
looks down on Guggenheim novels where
former prosperous laborers are now
forced to dwell. What Guggenheim did
in Golden he is doing in every mining
camp in the state. Guggenheim num-
ificence and Guggenheim greed span the
gammut from serfdom to royalty. His
palaces grow from the ruins of industry
and his applause emanates from the
throats of those whose independence he
has stolen. Idaho Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23

1t is very probable that the case of
Mrs. Anna Engdahl VS.. The Old Town
Gold Mining company, which has been
occupying the attention of the district
court the past week, will be concluded
this afternoon. Thursday the plaintiff
finished the introduction of testimony
and the defense moved for non-suit.
The motion was argued during Friday
and Saturday morning and was denied.
The case was continued until Tuesday
of this week when the defense offered
its testimony, requiring Tuesday and
Wednesday. This morning counsel for
the plaintiff commenced the pleas to the
jury and the bombardment of forensic
eloquence was continued this afternoon.
The battle of the legal giants was still
under way when the Observer forms
were closed.