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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
FLORIDA
TOBACCO INDUSTRY,


Leon county shaded tobacco grow
ers, with all the help at command.
are now as busy and active as bees
housing and handling. with the very
best care possible, this years crOp.
The crop Is of extra good yield, and
the quality second to none in the
world; and all are hopeful that a
profitable price Will be realized for
this years crop. Leon has a very
large acreage of these fine Tobacco
lands. and another year will find ad-
ditional growers and an icreased acre
age While Gadsden was for several
years engaged very pTofitabIy in the
SUmatra shaded tobacco business
ahead of Leon. we are row going
along with her as a good second, and
the day is not far distant when this
whole country will be well covered
with tobacco shaded lands, tobacco
barns and tobacco packing and curing
warehouses, Tallahassee now having
three large packing houses, with still
one or more being planned.-Tallahas-
see True Democrat
Mr. J. A. Jennings secured two to-
baccO stalks Tuesday which he sent
off yesterday 10 Mr.. Griffin. of the
Exchange National bank of Tampa as
specimens of what fernando county
can do in tobacco growing. They were
obtained from the shaded tobacco
farm near town They measured seven
feet in length, their leaves were very
large and their luxuriance was sur
prising. 4 visit 10 the farm at this
time will open the eyes of our people
TO the magnificent possibilities OF
shaded tobacco culture in this sec
ton. This is only one of our many
avenues of vealth,-Brooksville South
ern Argus.
The tobacco farm has great at
traction for the people OF this vicini-
ty- All realize that this IS the begin
ming of a great industry for this sec
ton. The lands are suited TO the
growth of tobacco, II having been pro-
nOunCed by those who claim to know,
TO be better than that in Gadsden
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

Staid old Boston has been reading
and talking about brigands, train rob-
bers and desperadoes in the far of
Hzosa Co. r-.orr- years, DuU Unere was
a terrible display one day last week
of the real thing right in that usually
so well behaved city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

If Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan desire
that their acceptance speeches shall
be widely read-as they most probably
do-tney should condense them into
the fewest words possible. There are
only comparatively few newspaper
readers who will sit down and read
long political speech through to the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

The selection of Norman E. Mack,
the Buffalo editor, for chairman o.
the national democratic committee
makes it clear that strong hopes are
entertained of carrying New York for
Bryan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Modest,

Mr. Peet. a very difddent man. was
unable to prevent himself being IN
trOduced one evening to a fascinating
young lady, who, Misunderstanding
his name, constantly addressed him
as Mr.. Peters, much 10 the gentle
mans distress Finally, summoning
up courage, ne earnestly remOnstTa-
ted:
"Oh, don't call me Peters. Call me
Peet."
All. but ! dOnT 6now IA W 4
enough. Mr.. Peters" said the young
lady, bluShing a. she withdrew be-
hind her fan.-Catholic News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

end Perhaps not 20 per cent. % the
voters have yet read the
platform adopted at Denver because
of its great length.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

Teddy demands for the United
States navy that will always win.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Fire! Fire! Fire!

Cover your house with McCaskills Smooth Cypress
Shingles They are TAR ahead in manufacture. Guaran-
teed O grade and count
Protect your home by using the best Covering-they
last lfetime-dont warp and twist makes good tight
roof.
Logs manufactured by are not subject to salt
water. We don't manufacture pond cypress. Ask your
dealer for MCCasklFs Cypress Shingles and take
other.
If you fail to find them write us direct
]. ]. McCASKILL CO.
Freeport, Fla.
Prices delivered in city limits:
Economics -.--..-..........5x16 $500 per NJ
1rlTneS 10 500 per NJ
Best ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 16 $40 per NJ
Agents-Saunders Mill Company, B. c. Duval, Joel
Frater Lumber Company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Cannot Afford the Luxury.

That extra session talk VIII not be
hUshed. and now it is stated that the
call will go forth from the executive
office within the next few days call
ing the sOIons together Cor the pur-
pose of enacting legislation import
ant in the eyes Of the governor II Is
TO be regretted, If true We can see
no necessity for a meeting of the leg
islatuTe at this time The legislature
of 1909 is only few months of and
1t seems to US that there is nothing
so pressing that it cannot await the
converting of the next legislative
body Florida cannot afford the lux
ury of an extra session just al this
time.-MadisOn EnterpTiSe-Recorde
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Result VIII be Beneficial.

Result VIII be Beneficial.
Regardless of what the outcome
may be the Kehoe-Nays contest IS
one of the best things that has ever
happened in Florida politics, and We
hope TO see it carried TO the court Of
last resort, that every issue raised
may be definitely settled. There Is
no manner of question but the ad-
ministration of the primary law has
been lax, very lax, in some counties.
the majority of the executive commit
tee virtually settling the result by
manipulation of ballots, inspectors and
returns, and tlis will bring these
things to the attention o. the public
to that extent that there will he less
OF none of it in the future. Full jus
tice will not be done, however, or the
utmost good accomplished. unless
those guilty of fraud, if there was
fraud. are punished. - DeFunlak
Breeze.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Three Crops in One Year
A Fine Lawn Grass.

Nothing adds more to the attractive
ness of a place than a pretty lawn
and here in St. Augustine a lawn is
possible with a minimum of effort. St
Augustine grass is ideal for this pUr-
pose. thriving in the winter and in
the shade as well as in the sun This
grass is becoming famed throughout
the state and in other southern states
and here in its natural home should
be in evidence in every yaTd.-St. Au-
gustine Record
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

A lot of old newspapers,
tied up IN neat bundles for
sale, sc a bundle, at The Jour-
nal office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Car Loads of Fruit.

Never in the history Of Ddde Coun-
~ has there been a larger crop of ma
tive fruits than at present and not
store in the city is without a good
supply The pineapple. mango and
other fruits are coming in in large
quantities and the prices have drop
ped down to where everybody can Ell
joy a feast What Is true of Dade
county can be said of all other parts
of the state as car loads of summer
fruits are being sent out from the
northern coUnties.-Miami News-ReC-
ord.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
convict's Death Accounted For.

ConViCt's Death Accounted For
A COTOneT's jury in the case of Ira
French. white. a Brevard county pTiS-
oner, found that he came to his
death by being physically unable to
work and as a result Of ex-
posture to the sun and of a series OF
continued commissions" Seems to us
the contractor ought to he made to
take his place, if a Brevard county
jury will do its duty Index.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28
Will Grow Tobacco.

Mr. NJ. l. Martin. of Havana. Fla.
wac in the-oit~ Tuosday-- Mr. Marin
has purchased property near Apa-
Iachicola and will engage in the cuI-
tivation of Sumatra tobacco There
are eight families of Mr.. Martins &C
quaintanCe who viii locate near Apa-
lachicOla and engage in the cultiva-
ton of tobacco. Mr. Martin says that
the soil of this neighbornOod VIII be
analysed to determine the fertilizer
required to make best results. This
determined upon. the cultivation OF
the tobacco will be pushed with vigor.
In Mr.. Martins opinion, the soil OF
this section is fully equal TO the emer-
cy.-ApalachicOIa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

II is little less than an insult to the
Democratic electors of Georgia to
suggest to them that they vote for
Tom Watson for pTesident.-COIum-
bus Ledger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

Mr. Tom Watson appears to base
his hopes this year on d general dis
CTediring Of Mr.. Bryan; which isn't
especially creditable to Mr.. Watson,
no matter how you look at it.-Wa5h-
ingtOn Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-28

While Candidate Tom Watson ad-
mitS that he is the shyeSt OF men,
there doesn't seem to be any marked
ShyneSS about him when the nOmin1-
tons are handed round-CIeveIand
plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26
The Busy Bees Picnic

By Nora a. cullen, Aged 10 Years, S12
Webster Street, Omaha. Blue.
one day there was a notice In The Omaha
Bee Of a picnic given for The Busy Bees
The Busy Bees were delighted. 1t was to
take place on Tuesday. Great preparations
were going on in the homes Of The Busy
Bees. When Tuesday morning arrived you
ought to have seen the crowd OF Becs out
side the hive waiting for the trolley cars
to take them to the park. Finally two
trolley cars stopped in front of the hive.
The Busy Bees and the editor, who went,
too, boarded the cars for Paramount park.
You ought to have heard the noise they
made. They were shouting: "Ifurrah for
The Omaha Busy Bcesl"
They at last reached Fairmount park and
each Busy Bee put on an artificial pair Of
wings, and when you saw them scrambling
up the hill in the park with their big wings
on you would surely think they were real
bees just alighting on something. They
had a fine time playing and at noon they
were all seated and had refreshments.
They had their pictures taken in the after
noon, all Of The Busy Bees except the
king and queen being seated on the
grass and behind them. each sitting on a
throne, were the king and queen, Emerson
Goodrich and Ruth Ashby. Each had a
golden crown set with emoralds and rubies.
All Of The Busy Bees were very tired when
evening came and they were glad when
they were safe and sound in bed that night
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26

boys who had been so unklnd to him a
short time before. "And now I must be
off to attend to my errand. I'll get a good
scolding for having been so long about It,
too. II l don't look out"
mo, you won't get a scolding, Jimmy,
for / mean for us boys to go in a body to
the mill and report to Mr.. Perkins your
heroic conduct. And, what's more, 1 mean
to make a clean breast Of the way we
treated you a few minutes before the
cavern OF the tunnel. And I'll also tell
how we wanted you TO lend US the spades
and picks belonging to the mill. Oh, 1
shan't keep back a thing, even II the truth
and the whole truth does put me In a bad
light"
And we're with you, Captain Hank, +"
cried five voices, and the Cave-Diggers
meant every word OF what they said.
That day on Jlmmy's return to the mill
he found the Cave-Diggers assembled In
Mr.. Perkins private office on the top floor
OF the mill. And from the way Mr.. Perkins
greeted Jimmy he knew the cat was out
Of the bag" as he expressed II afterward.
And 30 It was, and Mr.. Perkins was so
pleased with his little ''rousty' that he
gave him the afternoon off 10 go merry
making with the Cave-Diggers, and slipped
a uOlIdT Dill INTO nus mana DeblutS. ina s
to buy any little gimcracks in town that
you might want" he explained. And now
remember you are to have a day off each
week and a dollar bill with which to cele-
brate the holiday. When 1 get hold Of an
honest. brave and Industrious boy I mean
to make it worth his while to stay with me-.
And now. get you off, young fellows. and
put IN the remainder OF the day above
ground Lot caves and cave-digging alone"
Yes, sir; thank YOU" said Hank. bowling
20 Mr.. Perkins. And we're going 10 make
Jimmy our captain. l resign In his favor.
A captain should be brave and today 1
proved my unworthiness to the office"
And amidst a cheer from the six threats
Jimmy was led from the mill and was
called Captain jimmy TIE BTsKs.p Y,J
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26
Saying No.

BY Frances Byrne, aged II Years. 240l
South Thirteenth Street, Omaha, Neb.
Blue.
one day when Elsie Wright was in the
library reading she heard a light rap on
the door and in came her mother with a
note in her hand.
MY dear" said her mother, II have an
invitation to a birthday party for you to-
morrow. You may so If you wish, but re-
member the time when you went against
my will. Now l will leave you to decide
and this evening you may tell me what
you think"
Poor Elsie. 1t was a hard temptation to
resist. She fought her own fight and said
bravely: mo, I will not CO."
AT the supper table her mother said:
well, daughter, nave you decided?"
Yes, mamma, 1 will not go, for 1 know
l was wrong. l will always try to do just
as you think, though 1t may be a little
hard. But by all means 1 will be honest"
Then raising her fair face for a kiss she
said, as II speaking to herself, whatever
mamma says 1t will be with a cheerful
yes"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26
(First Prize.)
The Moonlight Ball

By Myrtle Jensen, Age IL Years, 29O9 lizard
Street, Omaha. Blue.
Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle rang the little blue
bells, so family as not to be heard by hui
man ears. 1t was understood by the bees
as a signal that all was ready. They had
been for three days making preparations
for a ball, which they were to give in honor
Of the butterflies.
Then butterflies of every imaginable de-
scription arrived at the place where the
ball was to be, which was a large meadow
where hundreds of ~fireflies were employed
to help the great moon and the winking
stars to light up for the occasion. Then
came the monarch, resting on a large, red
clover carried by twenty of his subjects,
and last of all the King and Queen bee rid
ing in their lovely carriage Of rose petals.
Now the band, which was composed of
fifty-three crickets, began to play an ex-
quisite butterfly dance. For his partner
the monarch chose the queen bee, while the
king and a large Cecropia were gliding
gracefully through the air. The others
chose partners according to their wishes.
After five dances refreshments were
served. Everyone received a dainty cup,
furnished by the pretty little nictelia bios
SONS. Each cup contained a glistening
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26

Help is coming" And all the time that he
encouraged them he worked like a trooper,
digging with a fury that astonished the less
vigorous Dan Smith.
After about ten minutes OF work, Jimmy,
with some aid from Dan, had a hole large
enough for the boys to crawl out through.
And a badly scared lot of half-suffocated
fellows came into daylight, heaving to I'll
their lungs with the welcome fresh air.
Gee, I thought our time had comet de-
clared Hank, splitting some dirt from his
mouth. "But-say-who-" And then his
eyes fell on Jimmy, who was resting on
the handle OF a spade, perspiration stream
ing from his face. Say, did-you-you-get-
us-outr' Hank asked OF Jimmy, his face
flaming with a blush OF shame.
We'll, I helped" replied Jimmy. IT got
Dan Smith out and together We did the
rest. But that's nothing"
"Nothing!' and Hanks voice quavered
No, and it was nothing for me-coward
that 1 waste slap YOU face a little while
ago, and nothing for you to turn around
and rescue US all-six cowards-from death,
for as sure as we are standing here we'd
have died in there II It hadn't been for you,
Jimmy. And. Tor one. I'm ready to say
that you're a hero and that I'm a blamed
coward-or was a coward. But right here
/ want to say that your conduct today
has made me ashamed Of myself and that
after this minute I'll try TO act in every
way as 1 think you-Jimmy-would act.
You're a brick, y are. and don't any Of
you boys here forget it,"
He's all right" said Bert, batting his
eyes to keep back tears Of emotion, as he
grasped Jimmy's shoulder and pressed It in
a boytsh way, trying to show his gratitude.
And. like Captain Hank. OF the Cave
Diggers, I feel 50 ashamed Of myself that
! could hide my head in q hole and not
look anybody IN the face for a month"
well, you've had about all the hiding
IN a hole you ought 70 want for a lifetime, .
laughed Jimmy, too hnd-heartsd and for
EtSHk = AatAEta4a psssHEaont against TIA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26
(Second PriZe,)
DorothY's Red Cap

BY Madge L. Daniels, Age II Years, Ord,
Neb. Blue.
Here, Dorothy, 1 bought you a red cap
downtown this morning" Mrs. Lyle said
as she handed a package to her daughter,
"Oh, 1 am so glad, mamma; l hope it is
a red Tam O'Shanter Just like Marjorie's.'
Dorothy unrolled the package and took
out a scarlet ~toboggan cap. 1t was a beau
tiful one, long and finely woven with a
fluffy tassel on the end.
Dorothy threw It aside.
IT don't like it. I won't wear it; I am
going to change it"
VERY WELL" her mother replied. II
bought it of Mrs. Gray"
Dorothy met Marjorie on the corner and
they went to Mrs. Gray's dingy little shop.
MY mamma bought this cap this morn
ing and 1 want TO change it for one like
my friends"
why. deary. that is the only cap 1 have
in the store"
Then can I have my dollar?"
Yes, dearie, II you want 1t, but I had
counted on that dollar buying cough syrup
for my little granddaughter, but here it is
And as Dorothy took the money she felt
meaner than ever in her life before.
The girls walked down the street and
stopped before a window.
There. Dorothy, is one just like mine -
Marjorie said.
Dorothy looked with tear-dimmed eyes
and said: Let us go back to Mrs. Gray's."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26

plore It. But you're a little Smart Alec
and we don't want to have anything to do
with you. So get along, and don't come
back this way, either"
So saying, Hank gave Jimmy a shove, by
way OF emphasizing his words. Then, with
a loud whoop. the boys ran to the mouth Of
the cave and crawled In, one at a time.
But Just as the last boy was half way into
the ave Jimmy heard a smothered scream.
and, turning around, beheld that the dirt
was crumbling from the mouth Of the re.
Gently dug cave. He ran back with all
possible speed and saw, 10 his horror. that
the earth about the little caves entrance
had fallen into the cavity, and the feet and
legs Of the last boy entering were stin pro-
truding. Without a moments delay Jimmy
grabbed up a spade that lay near and began
digging for dear life, Soon he had the box
extricated, and when he pulled him from
the debris the poor. half-smothered fellow
could scarcely speak. so exhausted were his
lungs for wan Of air. "All the breath I
could get was from the cave inside" he
gasped. "But-the other kids-I'm afraid
they'll smother" We've got to get 'em
out" declared Jimmy. Here. get to work
with me; there's no time for fooling."
Then came a faint wall from the interior
Of the cave. which was a chamber OF some
six feet square, and which the cave
diggers" had found on enlarging one Of the
little tunnels running into It from the out
side. But so much dirt had crumblsd into
the entrance tunnel, which was about four
feet in length ana eighteen inches in height,
that Jimmy and the rescued boy Cby name,
Dan smith.) had some difficulty in reach
ing the imprisoned boys. But Jimmy felt
sure that enough air entered through the
loose soil 10 keep the boys inside the cave
alive for some time. and their cries for help
assured him in this superstition, for every
minute he could hear them yelling at the
top OF their voices; We're slivei some
body dig us out Of herel Help Helpl''
And Jimmy would call back to them; he
PAnsRk HSp ~ lAaR QsR GAxtAkRt
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26
Catherine Story

By Orian Mayes, Aged Il Years, Lusk,
Wyo. Blue.
1t was a cool evening in May and the
Moore family were sitting in the front room
when Matte said to her eldest sister;
Catherine, tell me a story" Catherine
said IAN right, 1 will tell you about the
sun, moon and stars"
I'VE win call the sun Goodness, the
moon, Truth and the stars Purity"
"Once Goodness, Truth and Purity went
TO fairyland. A fairy came to them and
said, Go to those children who are ewing
over there and tell them to be- good, for
they have been bad and disobeyed their
parents So Goodness, Truth and Purity
went over and talked to them. Then the
children became good and truthful ard
had pure hearts. SO the fairy took the
children back 10 their parents and they
always obeyed them after that. So Good
ness went home, and Truth and Purity
went back to the beautiful sky and shons
brightly all night"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26
Friends.

By Genevieve Loeb, Aged 9 Years, SOP North
Tenth Street, Nebraska City, Neb. Red.
One day Gertie did not know what to do.
She saw her papa coming, so she ran to
meet him. He had a covered basket in his
arms. Gertie asked her papa what it was.
Her papa said. ut Is something you have
been wanting for a long time"
When Gertie got home she lifted up the
lid and said to her mother, Guess what
1t is" Her mother said, Il cannot guess"
Then I will have to ten you" repeated
Gertie. 1T is a dear little white puppy"
Gertie named It Trix. They played to-
geather like sister and brother. When the
dinner bell rang Trix went too. They were
not happy unless they were together.
Soon after Trix died. Gertie cried as
If 1t were her brother. Trix was buried
in the garden under al evergreen tree.
Gertie saved up her money n got a
monument with a picture of a dog on It.
Gertie never had such a good friend. She
used to say, II wish Trix were here"