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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27
TWO NswspApER FAILUREs.

Referring TO the recent suspension
Of two Florida newspapers The Punsa
Gorda Herald says:
rhe Tallahassee Sun, edited BY
Claude LEngle. and Tie Fort Myers
Breeze, published by W. r. GrifHs,
have suspended publication. the form
err ON the 18th and the latter on the
|17th inst Both give the same rea-
sons patronage insufficient to pay
expenses, in consequence Of which
owners were running IN debt. Both
editors viii engage for a time in other
work I'd get money to pay on debts.
1--WE believe that the failure Of these
two papers is due IN large measure
70 the alEecs Or the panic, from which
doubtless all the newspapers Of the
state have suffered, hut we think,
too. that the very aggressive editorial
conduct which characterized The Sun
and The Breeze contributed to their
failure. Both papers were intolerant
OF opposition, giving those who differ
ed from them In opinion no credit for
honesty; both were unduIy severe in
derouncing those who did not agree
with them; they were bitter enemies
Of each other. and yet strange to say,
they advocated the same public poll
cies and supported the same men for
office.
mo other papers IN the State stood
mp so vigorously for Mr.. Stockton or
80 viciously assaIled Gen. Gilchrist.
But we do not think that their sup
port OF Mr. Stockton and warfare upon
Gen. Gilchrist had anything TO do
with their failure. though we believe
that they lost patronage through their
Incorporating and almost savage
editorial onslaught upon ali persons
ana papers with whom they did not
agree.
Amy experienced newspaper man
looking at ~The Sun and The Breeze
for the past few months. could readily
see that they were losing money. IN
deed. Il was perfectly plain that the
business department OF The Sun was
utterly neglected as its advertising pat
ronase amounted to almost nothing"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Az there viii be large number Of
Presidential Electors on the ballot Al
the election in November Il behooyes
Democrats TO become familiar with
the Bryan electors. which are az fol-
lows:
For Presidential Electors.
HIP. BAILEY.
p w. BUTLER. e
RoBT. u. DAVIS.
GEO. G. MARTIN.
SAMUEL PAsCo.
Paste this list in your hat, 80 that
when you are asked who the Demo
cratic electors are YOU may be pre-.
pared 70 give the desired information.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

4 ~ said thag certain Flosaa eAlt.
on who hase heen publishing ,he al.
yerslremenN o. Sew York hotels Ia
eSehangs ior eoara have bsea polite.
~ lnsornod ~ ,he hotel psn uial
thsh due mils we're not ssba fa
ne moath % September rae san
haa always reigclca ,htse adsegttlns
pFpposltlous, Which Invariably ooma
lhroush h0sus asenu Vho reQslre
Iayment ~ ad,aRcs % thsir cou,nls
sion % Atteea per eenL 80 ueps
paper man shonla consider trade
prcposiiioa. ana h i ,ais class Il
publishers uh0 A. nosi % lpiurs tas
newsparcr haslness
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

The auditors report OF tho accounts
~ mo various eio Officers vin be-
found 10 tolays sun. The couuoli Is
20 BE- commended Cor slslnsethe Pub.
nc moro exhaustive report IN thls
Aadiilng than hes heretofore been
done. and the laspayem are lnylied
20 carefully enmmp me report aud
make such cgltclfm as thcy see ht
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Miss Jefferson Bell OF the pension
department IN the combtroller's ONCE
Is given as authority for the state
ment that the Florida Confederate
pension roll has decreased BY deaths
40 the past year from 1900 70 6,7OO.
This loss Of 800 out Of so small roll
as 1900 indicates how rapidly the
old soldiers are disappearing and the
statement Is interesting in view OF
the approaching reunion Of the yeter-
ans az Tampa. --Times.Union.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

n the promoters OF the Jackson
VILE carnival would enclose a check
with the request for insertion or their
advertising matter they would hnd
more o. Il in the columns Of the State
papers. EvldeAuy Editor Carter
thinks the poor country editor can
pay his help ami ciothe and feed MIS-
family on free tickets" 20 the carnl.
val
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

The standard Oh Company Is not
likely 20 pus up much dough" Tor
sithor OF the political parties Ia this
campaign; but how about the sugar
srustg IN the days o. Hayemeyer Il
was the custom o. that octopus 10
contribute equally TO both parties.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Rufus McDanyas, negro who by
different ones Of his race is claimed
to be hoodoo doctor. is in st. Angus
tine In hospital suffering with gum
shot wounds in both legs. II got out
around the turpentine camps at Racey
Point near st. Augustine. that Rufus
was hoodoo doctor and was going
to throw spell over all the women
in that section and make them leave
their homes. He was attacked by a
number OF the negroes at the camp
with the above result.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Amid q multitude Of projects, no
plan u devised" Trying to DO too
MANY things with an advertising ap-
propriatlon ~ 70 TAN 70 follow any
plan or purpose,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Hurry Elumyli Hurryll,e along
with your contribution 10 the Bryan
and Kern campaign fund. 4 you want
% ace the people rule 10 these United
states
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Corn is being shipped BY the car
load from the Hastings district. That
section viii soon have as good repu-
tation at growing corn as they have
growing potatoes
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

The task Of advertising better more
adequately, than your competitor IS
yours always, unchangingIy
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

The Dayeona public school board
has petitioned the board Of county
commissioners OF volusia county to
issue call for bond election to
enable We property owners TO vote on
a proposition to raise $4,000 for a
new school building in Daytona.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Nearly sixty thousand pounds Of
Spanish mackerel. the largest receipts
In the history OF Pensacola, were
brought to that city Monday from
East Pass, where the mackerel are
now passing in immense schools.
The boats, which at this season OF
the year engage only in mackerel
fishing, had catches Of from FIVE to
fourteen thousand pounds OF the fine
fish each. -
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Lost something3 An ad. in The
suns classified column may lnd IL.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27
s6kD Xss6 RRcoasASKssSEb ~
W. NJ JOHNSON
"A RE M OVA
andTHE REASON

TINS is to notify the public that
have removed our stock of Crock
China and Glassware from the Oral
building, 116 East Main street n,
our main stores, 12O L. Liberty sd
where the entire upper floor viii
devoted to this department.
This move win concentrate our
ness, and at the same time mate
~ decrease our expenses. Tai
into consideration these facts doe
not look reasonable that we will
be in a position to sell this lind
greatly reduced prices? That's
reason.
Come TO our store. visit this
partment. and we will take pleas
in showing you the handsomest
most complete line ever seen In
town.
~ It's Made OF Glass or China
We Have II.
"a G n0RSFY = c0MPASY
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27
BRYAN AND KERN FUND

Following 10 the condition OF The
Suns Bryan and Kern campaign fund
as Il now stands;
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

NHNNEN 10 tfhEMNh
n M N Ntf.v Na4trHf tte eHltFFaEtInfI
ranh 40 st'rasrN tMNtl ttNt nv anaFH Nate
mani g uue iN tar hgss % wf N0e9 NiER t1f
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Ctgeet~ ATTEST
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W. W. klknEr1H
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-27

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
no is senior artner OF the lrm Of
r. J. Cheney 4 Co. doing business
In the City OF Toledo. County and
stats aforesaid, ana that said firm VIII
pay The sum Of One hundred Dollars
for each AID every case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
Ia my presence. this 6th day OF De-
cember. A. d, 1886.
A. w, GLEASON.
tSeal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken /
ternaily. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Send for testimonials fee.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pulls for conssl
patton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
HOUSE SITE COSTS $4,000.
Richard c. Adams Buys Large Tract
on AIbemaFIe Street.

Maj. George A. Armes has sold 10 Rich
ard c. Adams a large lot of several acres,
on which the purchaser will soon erect a
home and out-buildings. The property
is understood to have been sold for about
$4,000. 1t is situated in the triangular
plot formed by Connecticut avenue, Al
bemarle street and Grant road.
Albemarle street is looked upon By the
residents Of that section as the principal
thoroughfare, after Connecticut avenue.
II forms the connecting link between the
drives of Rock Creek Park and University
Park. II is laid out ninety feet wide
throughout its entire length, the land for
the street having been dedicated by Mai.
Armes, Senator Newlands. and Louis T.
Shoemaker.
Albemarle street has been graded east
from Connecticut avenue nearly to the
park. the appropriation made therefor
having become exhausted just before the
work was completed. If Congress could
be prevailed upon to supply the small
amount necessary TO finish the grading
of the street, and for the extension of
sewer and water service il is probable
that the section referred 10 would al
most Immediately I'LL up with high-class
residences like the one Mr. Adams con-
templates building.
Mr.. Adams represents the Delaware
Indian tribes. is a large operator In coal.
oil, and mineral lands, and is reputed 10
be a rich man. II is understood that a
local firm Of architects has been commits
stoned to prepare the plans for his new
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03

ance companies. the business of which
had been built up on the old rate. These
companies were opposed TO the change
The reduction in rates meant a falling
of in revenues for them, and a possible
Iessening of dividends TO stockholders.
There was a good deal OF force to the ar
gument set forth by the local companies
that they could not stand a 80 per cent
reduction upon that class of business
which yielded the most revenue because
of its volume. But the point was made
that the higher rate was unfair to the
insured when the larger outside COM
panes stood ready TO write the risks at
half the price.
This view of the case finally prevailed.
and the rate was reduced In the year
or more since that time only one local
company has seen fit to liquidate and 90
out OF business.
Many RumOrs Current.
There have been many rumors all the
time Of combination, of transfer of risks
TO outside companies. and even Of union
Of interests into a large concern that
would be able to compete here with the
larger companies and go out into the
States for business in the general field Of
the nation. As vet. however none of
these rumors has materialized into any
thing definite, and the situation remains.
with the new rate in effect and the new
board Of underwriters formed TO give
stability. and method to the business for
the future
Speaking broadly, one would be forced
to say that the insurance business I'm
Washington was neve- on a better foot
ing than it IS to-day Fire insurance is
safe, and it is at as low a price as the
same protection is afforded in other cities.
and those are the prime requisites, so far
as the insured are concerned. From the
standpoint of the insuring companies. the
rates and methods which have been found
fair IN the experience of many years i'm
all parts Of the country. dealing with all
classes of risks. must be right for Wash
irgton in the last analysis, particularly
when the fire waste is lower here than in
any city Of similar size and construction
Of buildings
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
SELL SEVEN HOUSES.
Thomas j. Fisher 4 Co. Close Deals
Amounting to s23,fOO.

Thomas }. Fisher & Co. recently re-
ported the sale. of seven houses on Ames
street northeast. all to Individual buyers,
and the sales have all been contaminated
within the past few days Each Of the
houses sold az 1890, making total of
s2S, 100. The houses are not yet COM
pleted and viii not be ready for &C.
eupancy for few weeks. The sales were
as follows:
Property at 1922 Ames street to Henry
B. Dawson, bought as an invevestment:
at 1924 Ames street to G. S. de Luca, for
a home; at 1926 Ames street to George o.
Frey. for a home; al 1923 Ames street to
Mesdames Pepper, Emerson, and Waters,
as an investment; at 1923 Anes street 10
Charles S. Taylor; at 1927 Ames street TO
Clarence Tilden and Clara Thomas McIn-
tyre, for home. and at 1929 Ames street
10 Frederic Geilinge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03

President Of the swartgeil, Rheem &
HeEsey Company. has been one of the
citys substantial business men for many
years and a factor of importance ia its
growth and development He was born
in Miffiln County. Pa, February 4. 1851,
and received his education in the public
schools of that State and az the Lewis
town Academy. lie began his business
career with tie banking firm of Doty.
Parker g. Co. u MimiutOwn. under the
JUtelage Of Mr. E. Southland Parker Mr.
Swartzsil came TO Washington ana en-
tered the busir ess Of =. ii. Warner in
1876, when he was but nineteen years of
age. Eleven years later. ia 1851. he be
came a membcr OF the firm, and ever
since has been conspicuous la the field
Of the citys activities. 4fr. Swartzeu is
q director Of the Columbia National Bank
and Potomac Insurance Company trustee
OF the Methodist Home Of the American
University, and member of the board OF
managers of the board Of foreign mis-
sions of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
WILL BUILD NEW HOME.
Marsh & Peter Complete Plans for
House in Wyoming Avenue.

House in Wyoming Avenue.
Marsh & Peter, architects. have COM
pleted the plans for the new home of
Adds Browne, which will soon be
erected in Wyoming avenue between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets north
west The lot has a frontage Of 90 feet
and a depth of 40 feet
or this space the house, as planned,
will occupy a width of 30 feet and a
depth of 81 feet. SO that the house will
be detached, with side and rear gardens.
The plans of the architects call for a
building with three stories and base
ment surmounted by high and well
ventilated roof space The house Is de
signed in colonial style, viii be con-
structed of red bric., in Flemish bond,
with white stone work. The entrance
porch occupies the corner Of the house
in front and is drawn in fine proportions.
The entrance hall S Is feet wide with
parlor on the right, the hall leading back
to the staircase and reception-hau and
to the dining-roOm and library. The bill
liard-rO0m, kitchen. servants hail. and
laundry are in the basement.
Bedrooms. bathrooms, of which there
are five, dressing-room and liyingrooms
are in the upper stories.
The dining-rOom and library will be
finished in mahogany. the biliiard-room
in brown mission oak, and the other
rooms in ivory white.
The house viii contain twenty rooms.
and is compactly and well arranged for
the comfort OF the owner and his
family
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03

Vice president and treasurer Of the
Swartzel. Rheem & Hensey Company.
has been identified in many ways with the
development of Washington, as was his
father before him. Mr. Rheem was born
in this city March 3. 1862. He was edu-
Gated la the public schools here and was
graduated from the Washington High
School with its pioneer class. I'm 1878.
class TO which belonged many men that
have since become prominent in the bust
ness and professional life Of this and
other cities. He was secretary of the
board of trustees of public schools from
1850 to 1885, and resigned TO accept a
position with the firm of B. II. Warner.
-Four years later. ina 1889. he became d
partner in the business. AR Rhsasa Is q
director in the Commercial National Bank
Potomac Insurance Company. member of
the Board Of Trade. and several i'm
portant scientific societies Of the city He
Is L1ember of Harmony Lodge, No II.
A A NJ
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
BUYS F STREET HOUSE.
Old Residence VIII BE Converte
Into Modern Business Property.

Old Residence VIII BE Converted
Into MOdera Business Property.
deal in business property has been
announced, in which the premises at 62s
F street are conveyed TO new owner, at
s. a square foot. The lot is y by 100
feet. and has upon 1t some old and
dilapidated improvements, which have
been used in the past for a dwelling and
boarding house. It is the intention Of
the purchaser 10 remove the old strue-
ture and rebuild. making a suite Of Offices
iE the upper stories. The deal was made
through the Office of Stone & Fairfax.
The same firm has sold IN the same
block three other pieces of property
within the past few months. as follows:
For J. Sprigg Poole COS f street.
For Allen c. Clark. 605 + street.
For NJ. J. Bishoff, Go street.
For the Washington Loan and Trust
Company. 629 F street.
The money paid for the four pieces of
property was about 100000
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03

Secretary of the Swartzell, Rheem &
Hensey Company. has especial direction
of the sales department, and his name
and influence have been associated with
the negotiation of many realty trans
actions and eonveyances of large proper
tons. He was born in New York City
April a. 1861. came to Washington as a
boy, and studied in the public schools
here. Like Mr. Rheem, he is 2 graduate
OF the class of rs Of the Washington
High School He was financial clerk of
the Washington city post-offiee under
Postmasters Tulloch and Conger. From
1889 to 1894 he engaged in newspaper work
as proprietor Of the Washington Sunday
Herald. He entered the real estate bust
ness in 1885, and since that time has been
actively engaged in it. Mr.. Hensey is a
director in the Riggs Insurance Company.
the District Title Company. member Of
the Board of Trade and Loyal Legion.
and a vestryman of st. Margarets
Episcopal Church.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
HOUSE SELLS AT $4,000.
Sixteenth Street Property Purchased
by Mrs. Mary f. HOppin.

Mrs. Mary F. Hoppin has bought from
the Potomac Realty Company, through
Wescott & Story. the residence at 1914
Sixteenth street for ss5,000 The house is
one Of the better class of residences of
the section in which it stands It was
designed by Bruce Price & de Sibour
and will be occupied by the purchase. as
her home.
The Potomac Realty Company is max
ing preparations to erect a similar resi-
dence on the vacant ground north of this
house. and it is understood the work of
construction will go on through the sum
mer months.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
HOUSE VALUED AT $lO,5OO.
6 Street Property Traded for House
In Columbia Heights.

Moore & Hill have sold to Henry A.
Pressey, Of Pressey & Weller, hydraulic
engineers, the property at 2OS6 G street
northwest. consisting of a three-story,
English basement house Of eleven rooms,
constructed Of brownstone and pressed
brick The lot is % by so feet.
The sale was made for Frank T. Tib-
bits, and the price paid was Sl0,5OO As
payment for the property. Mr.. Pressey
conveys to Mr.. Tibbitts lot 6, block 25,
Columbia Heights, the lot being 50 by 80
feet. It is on the north side Of Fair
mont street, near Thirteenth. While the
price of this property was not given, it
is understood that the value agreed upon
between the parties was about 50 cents
square foot.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
Heuse Bring. sas. 600.

James J.. hampton has sold to John
MeGregor the property at slS Fourteenth
street northwest now occupied by the
Emerson Institute, The lot is 3l50 by 90
feet, and costs the purchaser sS5,0O0 II
is understood that Mr.. McGregor intends
to lay out about $500 in improvements
by way Of remodeling the building into a
business property. The sale was made in
connection with the Office Of H. L. Rust
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
WILL BUILD NEW HOME.
COnerete-bIock House to he Erected
Near CherFydaIe, Va.

7. Curtis Hudson has purchased
through Craig & Evans ole and a half
acres Of ground near DR.. Taber Johnson's
residence, a short distance from Cherry
dale. on the Great Falls and Old Domin-
ion Railway, on which he is erecting a
comfortable home Of concrete block.
This firm has also sold during the past
week two lots at Oak Grove, to Mrs
Cora Williams, a house and lot at Cliff
ton 10 w. W. Bradley, and three lots at
Glebe Highlands (West Cherrydale) to
Charles l.. Franklin, on which he win
shortly erect a suburban home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
Lot Sells for s. a square Foot.

corner Of Clihbourne place, has been sold
by J. V. \. & T. B. Huyck. for J. How
ard Gait. The price was in the neigh
borhood Of s. a square foot The LOT Is
"A by 112 feet. to an alley, and contains
about 2.6SS square feet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
Buys Lot on sheridan street.

J. Marion shull has added to his hold
ing on Sheridan street. section 3, Chevy
Chase. Nd. by the purchase of the ad-
joining lot on the east, lot being 50 feet
front, by 30 deep. Mr.. Shun recently
completed and has moved into his house
on the adjoining lot.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
Park Rond House brings $3.50.

Shannon & Luehs report the sale Of the
property at AL Park road northwest to
Charles W. Gilmore. who will occupy the
property as his home. The house is of
colonial design, being detached, with
large front porches. The lot is S5 feet
wide and 100 feet deep. and was built
about year and half ago by MidGaugh
& Shannon. The consideration in the
transaction was $3.50 The sale was made
for Mrs. Margaret II. Martin, who is now
g nonresident
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
Ru,. Lot in Chetr chase.

Charles Halstead Cooper has bought
through Fisher & Co, lot on Taylor
street in section 3, Chevy Chase. Nd. a
lot fronting south 80 feet. having a depth
OF $50 feet. MIR. Cooper will build in about
one year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
TvEo Houses On Rittenhouse street.

J. H Fisher will soon erect at 42s Rit-
tenhouse street a two-story frame house.
which will cost S5,00o Mr.. Fisher pre-
pared the plans and D. F. Swab viii DO
the construction work. The same builder
will construct in the same square a two
story frame house for Mrs. J. NJ b.
Widdup. II will stand at 400 Rittenhouse
street. and is estimated to cost 5000
Mrs. Widdup designed the house for her
own use.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
Board of Underwriters.

Ralph ". Lee. president.
II. H, Bergman, vice president.
Lem. Towers, IT.. secretary.
II. c. BIge, treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Mai I. w. Tyler. 1fyer Cohen, A K.
Phillips. and ". z. Young.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-05-03
FORM A NEW BOARD
OF UNDER WRITER'S
Fire Insurance Agents Find
Basis of Union.
LOW RATE MAINTAINED
Strong Executive Committee
Has Control of Affairs.
LOW RATE MAINTAINED

Leading Spirits in the Business
Have Settled Upon Main Features
Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Details Now
Being Worked Out-Need of Eff
eient Board OF Underwriters Uni
yersaIIy Recognized.