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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Ambassador WI Ting Fang was once.
4 is alleged. telling about certain
selfish politician He said /: The man
reminds me Of doctor Of Shanghai. 4
mandarin came to this doctor for adj
vice He could not sleep. had no appe-
lite, suffered a good deal from depres-
sion and nevertheless was taking on
fat at an alarming rate. Well soon
oEt you In condition again said the
physician What you need is exercise
good, hard exercise. -Four times a
week you can come here and put hl the
morning polishing my floors but why
not my own foorsT the mandarin In
CURED Nine said the physician, are
farror'
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
River Changes Course.

Yuma. Aug. 11.-Captain Cn marie
Hall. Allen Kelly and Charles Me .Sa
ows returning from a cruise to tne
CmIf Of California, report the entire
mar, Of the coast at the mouth OF t tne
Colorado is changed by silt from .. 1rs
river. which has established a , new
ISLAND two miles long north OF Mon Mon
ta , island. The Port Isabel snip,
v va are destroyed and nothing 81 81
ometepes bay remains. Uae =. = new ",
tbe river reaches the gulf oy a new
channel chs 40 miles shorter, which Sep"-
rates in six branches
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
After Wells-Fargo

Los Angeles, Aug. lO.-An import
ant complaint against the Welis-F aIg 4,
i.t,l company was filed today with
tbe Interstate Commerce commission
NV the California Traffic association
and several commission men. me
complaint cor, says the express COMPANY llstis
cha, excessive and unreasonable
cna, : on shipments, and for icing
s~,i and vegetables. 1t is also as
ruiz ''' that the company furnishes
fsnItv and inadequate equipment Inns Inns
i - sa;5 70 be the first action OF its kino
a .S beun against the company
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
n the Literary Workshop.

Brooks" said Rivers, who had been
rruzling desperately with an idea for
pos than half an hour, "giye me a rhyme
BIZ pgfunctory.' "
Sorry, old man." answered Brooks
ut there isn't any"
Dash II" exclaimed Rivers.
Thsreupon he proceeded to do 1t in
Nhnkety blank verse.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
A Financter.

Judge-How many times have you
ven arrested before7
PrlsOner-Five, sir.
Iudge-Then I shall feel 1t my duty
impose the maximum fine"
PrisOner-But, your honor, isn't 1t
MY fair to give a reduced rate to reg
llsr ers?-Judge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Brazilian railroads IN operation at tbs
beginning Of last year had a total length
Of 1916 miles. In addition there were
500 miles under construction and Ait
miles being surveyed or already approved.
making the total mileage about 1888
miles.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

husband ION overland train) You
nnsin't mind it, Maria, if take several
'osss Of spirits during the day, from now
"a Its the only thing that will cut this
ikali dust that gets into ones throat.
Whe-You won't have to do it to-day
'0aa. I've been making some inquiries,
lad find We don't strike the alkali re-
tOn for 500 miles yet.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

attendant (showing him through the
siac'ure)-rhis house is built on what
anoWn as the "slow combustion" plan.
nj Pneuritch-Ah, yes; I think l
LOW Slocum. have seen him. at the
:. Suo but | have never had the pleasure
" meeting Mr.. Bustion.-Chicago Trib-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Forestry in Korea is to be taken up by
tie government under new forest laws,
aid to have been enacted under a coop
native agreement drawn up by Japan and
Aofsa 1t is also reported that a school
'' training Korean foresters has been
established.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
-, Market SETS Record.

prtte. Mont, Aug. 1O.-wool =, SNIP Up
men rs, a. n Eastern Montana, for thus N.
St, rau' amount !, to 10000 GOO Poa ..'i.
The price paid is Is Genus Us, N market in
the highest average Oh any
Montana.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

treat extension Of the Siberian rail-
"A 4 proposed along the River Amur,
4 =. Il has met with hearty approval on
i, mart Of the present ministry, it is like
! "a be constructed. 1t will open up 49,
sonp0 acres Of corn land.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Salesman-Hat. sirg Yes; what kind
10 you wish TO look atf
Customer-Well, my wife wears a Mer-
y Widow affair. If you have something
that is the exact opposite Of it, young
nan. that's what 1 want
Sslesman-Then you want a plug hat,
IF course. with a black band around it.
That is the nearest we can come 10 q
OiscoasOlate Widower hat.-Chicaso
-rihrr-a
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
Gave 1t Up.

Uncle Henry, how big a tarpon did
ym ever catch"
why, Sammy, once but how big q
npon did you ever hear Off"
Seven feet ten inches is the record"
Tn not going TO try to beat that, Sam
y. | have only few years to live, and
lsant to 60 to heaven some day."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
state Of Ohio. City Of Toledo } s.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he e senior
partner Of the firm OF F. J. Cheney & Co., doing
3usin in theCity of Toledo, County and state
aforesaid. and that said firm Will pay the sum
If ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
svery case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
he use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me end su bscribed IN my pres
,nee, this 9th day of December A D lss6.
rca.r, A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally, and
Lcts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
aces OF the system. send fortesIimoufals free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold By all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

After all, it's the wise man who can
eAange his opinion"
But the wisest men simply can't do
why not?p
because they've been dead fol
'ears'-Cathollc Standard and Times.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

He-Funny thing about your sex.
-all a woman "a bird" and she's pleas
ed. But call her a hen or an old crow
and she gets angry.
Nothing exclusively feminine
about that. Call a man "a sad dog
and he feels good But call him "a
miserable cur'-the same thing-and
he'll knock your head Of.-Boston
Transcript.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Chicago, Aug. 11.-An me ne ssS 400
90. 700 since last year gives, gives - sstimat-
rs s' the population of Chicago .o ony
' ell Os 1905 issue is now ready i0' u"
tribution.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

~ Ferguson-George, what do you
-. n do when you want to draw some
.nsy out of a bank3
Il, Ferguson--You have to put some
-, IN the bank beforehand. That's
.I~,rs been my experience.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
ps-Su-na Did Wonders.


A.. observed one thing about foot
:" lid Uncle Allen Sparks. IF you've
=. ant differently from what you think
!. ming to-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

m~ Bute-He told me once that 1
Ms quite pretty.
MIS- ChelIus-Yes, he also told me
A., YOU we're quite pretty-once.-
v.asdelphia Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
The
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed OF the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant
and efficient liquid laxative remedy Of
known value, a laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because its component parts are
known to them to be wholesome and
truly beneficial i'm effect, acceptable
to the system and gentle. yet prompt.
IN action.
In supplying that demand with its
excellent combination OF Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
Of the laxative for its remarkable
success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup OF Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is
given the preference by the Well
Informed To get its beneficial effects
always buy the genuine-manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co..
only. and for sale by all leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

The Oyster-You're a good deal tougher
customer than I am
The Clam-That's all right. You do a
good deal crookeder she'll game than do
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

HOWARD f. BURTOE--assaysr AZ Chsmiss.
- Le-i1Ville. Colorado. Specimen prices: Cod.
silver. lad 81 Cold silver ic; Gold. &C.: Zinc OF
tepperr 81 CYANIDE tes.s- Aaiilng eavelopes and
fun price list arriicati1u- Ccrtrot and m
pre- work solicited A-siersncss CaxoouAts 80
tioral Bank
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
SAYS RAILROADS
HAVE CONSPIRFD
Texas Commission Starts Suit AGAINST
Host Of Companies.

state Commission Appeals to Inter.
state Bard, Basing Complain, =,
Valuation of Lines and Increased
Cost to consumers-Has e..
Into Details.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
RUN DOWN.
~ .SrOe5e. wAo had Cam
IN Lat Her HealM. FoHnd
c.r<f6om P<-rn-na at Once.
,md What She Says.

-,ss DELLA sTRoEBE, 7io Rich
4 ~ ond st., Appleton, Wis, writes:
y. several years I was In a run
." .o !, and J could find no re-
y , s doctors and medicines. I
!, p sot enjoy my meals, and could
- ,.so at night. I had heavy, dark
.',s sbout the eyes.
e. friends were much alarmed. 1
r,.ised to give Peruna a trial, and
n ,ov I began to improve with the
Pr | After taking six bottles 1
/ 'su,uletely cured. 1 cannot say too
mr Peruna as a medicine for
IN 4 rundown condition"
pefu-na Did Wonders.
a.. Judge J. f. Boyer, 1921 Sherman
ryauston, ILL.,, says that she be-
~ nm down, could neither eat nor
xell. and lost flesh and spirit. Pc
~ Al wonders for her, and she thanks
I'M. for new life and strength.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
A Rare Bargain

Douglas County Farm in the heart
the famous Shoestring Valley.
Sixty acres-45 acres cleared; Is
ceres fir timber; soil rich and mel
low; no rocks; schoOlhouse 7 mile;
on county road; running water;
well; over 800 bearing fruit trees;
5-room log house, barn and other
out-buildings; two miles of fence;
full assortment farm Implements;
all house furnishings; all crops.
Must sell, Price for everything,
s., 500. Address
MRS. o. A. DEARIN6
Room 4fe, Corbett Bldg. Portland. Ore
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15
But Never can Hin Early.

Mothers VIII find Mrs. winslowss Soothing
syrup the best remedy TO use for thelr CD. ldran
Turing the teething period.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

The recipe for this delicate dessert
has been handed down in my family
Tor many generations: Into each indi-
Fidual custard cup put the yolk Of one
egg, add one heaping teaspoonful Of
sugar, two gratings Of nutmeg and FIVE
tablespOOnfuls Of sweet milk IncorpO-
rate thoroughly and set the cups in a
pan Of hot water. Bake in a moderate
oven until firm When cool. cover with
a meringue. using the whites OF the
eggs for this purpose, and allow one
tablespoonful OF powdered sugar to the
white Of each egg. Through the very
tiptOp OF each snowy mound drop a
teaspOOnful Of orange marmalade-De-
Lineator.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

BOnes-Alistah Johnsing. kin 20 tell
me de diTunee tween de dipplymatic
inte'cO'se o fust class powahs an nine
cases o measles in a cullud family?
Internationally, George; that's the
hardest one I ever heard What is the
Inference between the diplomatic inter
course Of first class powers and nine
cases Of measles in colored familyl
BOnes-De one am de serious affairs Of
state an de uddah am a serious state
If Affairs
Interlocutor-Ladies and gentlemen,
the premier vocalist Of the western hemi-
sphere, Mr.. Splitcher Reerdrums, will
now sing the beautiful ballad entitled,
Darling. Take Your Arm Away; Moth
sr Is Peeping Through the Keyhole."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Did you know that a short. sharp
whistle from the mouth would stop a
-abbIt2 1t surely does. Next time you
zee little Molly Colonial leap from her
lurrcw and make or don't shoot; Just
whistle. Whether from fear or curios-
ity 1 cannot tell, but she viii stop still
n her tracks. An antelope has been
Known to do likewise. An African
hunter once said that the elephant IS
he most timid Of all animals and can
De frightened into q cold sweat by 4
mysterious ngise--New York Press
Fits s.. Vltus' Dance and rrrous Diseases psrza-
III neatly cared tT DR.. b ines Great Nerve Re-
rorer Send for FREE 81 co trial bottle ard treatise
". Z. d. Kline. Id. 81 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-08-15

Room 41s. cOTbeit Bldg. Portland. Ore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

w n > n n ID Il II "OVEN
CHAMBRAYS. good. scTv-
iceable fabric. used extensively for
making women's and children s wash
suits. house wrappers. also for
mems and boys shifting and
blousee. These are in shades Of
light blue. pink. green. gray
Sc s Sc; fG'"'''' blue 6Ac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Feather pillows, SIC

Filled with crushed duck feathers
and covered with fancy art ticking.
guaranteed absolutely sanitary and
Odorless. full 19x27-inch size. and
about 10 different pretty patterns TO
select from.
Weight, pounds TO pair. and
worth each. CSC. Special for Mon
day only j9c.
Bedwear Dept-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

These sheets are made Of practically
all the standard brands of muslins-An-
Choir. Atlantic. New York Mills and
Pequot. All made in frst-class man.
ner. None sent c. o. ID. or on mail or
phone orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
This chair or this lawn bench
choice, 81

The Chair is made with heavy
posts; spindle back. as shown, and
with double woven rattan seat:
red. green or natural finish. The
Settee is the fat folding kind, very
strong, and is offered in hard-oil
finish. red or green. Big values.
both of them. The two pieces to-
gether, $1:S9.-Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

These are thoroughly steam
shrunken. and in linen, brown
leather. light blue, medium and
copenhagen blue. pink, green.
black. lavender. etc. There is moth
ing better made for coat or
jumper suits and for children's
wear. A regular 15c value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
BUNS, Zoe dozen
Fresh every hour

Drop in the store and see our
Model Bakery.
For Monday-we shall make a
speciality of making delicious CHINA
mon Buns every hour, and you'll
find them so good that you'll want
to take home at least a dozen.
Third FlOor-Model Bakery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Mondays specials in
COLORED DRESS GOODS

36-inch Atwood Taffeta Batiste:
a 59c value: in a full line,
of spring shades. Special 40.
CHECKS. i'm different combina-
lions of color-black and white, tan
and white. gray and white 2o-
at. a yard. ................ wv
Dress Goods-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

36-inch Wool Batiste .40c
36-in. Atwood Imperial Serg 40:
36-inch All wool Chiffon Pam
lIud 1sN-
3S-inch All-wool Storm Serge 5Sc
42-inch All-wool Panama. Joe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
CHIFFON FINISHED

CHIFF ON FINISHED
VOILES, a beautiful dress fab
ric which resembles wool and IS
in cOlors most desirable tor the
seasons wear. We have this in
linen, old rose. white, lilac. light
blue. medium blue. pink, brown and
&c; &c; &; : s 4: ss: 81: 12hc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
GLASS PLATES
And the cigar bands to
decorate them with

Quite a pleasant pastime deco
rating glass plates and comb and
brush trays with cigar bands. and
the result is quite pretty. Visitors
to the city should take some home.
Plates. various sizes, at prices
ranging 10c to 4Oc.
Comb and Brush Trays at the
one price. choice. 2Jc.
Cigar Bands. various sizes, and
prices ranging 10c to &c.
Prices for plates and trays In
clude the necessary felt free OF
charge. Ask to see these plates
and cigar bands. Easy to do.
Third Floor-Art Section. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
19c and 25c =
top collars for "

These arrived but yesterday and
will go on sale tomorrow. All fresh
new top collars and in beautiful de-
signs Of open work and blind en-
broidery.
Some in straight effects. others
have opening in front.
We do not know when we've been
able to offer such good Top Collars
so low in price-6c for choice
First Floor-Bargain Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
15c b1eached AUTO cloth

Genuine bleached, with the regular oil
Irish linen finish; steam shrunken and es
pecially adapted to the making of women
and children's wear; also for embroider
work. The regular price OF this is 15c var
but for Monday, special. ....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

JAPANESE THORN SILK.
a high-grade fabric, nearly all
silk, not sold elsewhere uEder
soc yard. We offer toinor-
row choice Of three distinct
and wanted cOlofs. such as
blue, new brown and
fast black. and q few -
evening shades. Spe
cial, q yard. ........... wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
New high point K
collar forms. Nv

In black or white. made of chif-
fon. and seven other good special
items from the Notion Department.
j. J. CLARk'S Cotton. black
or white: all numbers: 20
yards on spool. Special, u IT,
5OO-YARD BASTING COTTON.
all numbers. Special, three IN
MERCERIZED SKIRT BRAID,
i'm black and colors: o-yard z.
pieces. Special. the piece. .OC
LIGHT WEIGHT Dress Shields.
sizes ., 3 and 4. Special, l.
HOSE SUPP O RI e II s. rour
straps; in all colors spe- DE-
clal. pair ~
SEWING. SILK, 100 yards on
SPOOL. in black and colors. l.
Special, the spool. ...................0C
HOOKS AND EYES. Red Lion
Brand; black or white: in all K
sizes. Special, six cards for. ~
Notions-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Mondays specials in
CREAM DRESS GOODS

45-inch Mohair Etamine. see
Full line of Mohair sSici-
lians l0c to el.40
Also fine assortment OF
Fancy Weave Serges. Prices
from. Northumberland. OSc to Sl.10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

36-inch Navy Blue and Brown
-Mohairs, with an elegant
luster. Special price. 20.
BLACK AND WHITE Striped
Suiting; liz yards wide: just the
style for seashore and mountain
wear. Regularly Sl.O0 TO-
yard. Special, a yard. .... |S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
WHITE GOODS

Boy tor sumner use while prices are so low!
White goods for all uses-for making underwear infants
dresses cdrens Prices all less than
regular "t =.
3oin English Nainsook; lloyd pieces. Worth SITS For $11e
36in. English Nainsook 1ayd pcs Worth $25o For S18e
36in- English Nansook, 12yd pcs Worth $275 For. $21o
a6in. English Longcloh 1ayd pcs Worth $16e For $11e
s6in English Longcot, 1ayd pcs Worth $2oo. For $3.50
gain. Corded Plaid Lawn. Worth yard For.
36-in. Linen-fnsh Percale. Worth yd For 12Hc
3an. Imported Shifting Madras Worth yd For. 1sc
Imported Mercerized Corded Plaid Batiste Yard
2a-in- Satin Plaid Lawns. Worth csc yd
3a-in Imported Dress Dimity Worth 4oc yd For.
3sin. Corded Plaid Handkerchief Linen. Worth soc yd.
For .......................... 35c
28n Combination Dot and Corded Plaid Swisses Yard
gain Sheer Persian Lawn. Worth yd. For eMc
Aim Sheer Persian Lawn. Worth yd. For 1ec
Aim Sheer French Lawn Worth yd For...... 19c
asin Mercerzed Batiste Worth yd For. 12Hc
4oin Sheer India Lnon Worth yd For. 12ac
First Floors Kann, Sons & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03
Lawn swing for
$4.98

Q feet high: very strongly made
and braced, and made for two per-
sons. For storage it folds like a
book. Frame hard oil finish. with
neat uprights painted brilliant red.
Think of tia whole summers out
door comfort for such small price.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-01
aahA;1!'
U The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famou

sent from the capital, several inter
ested parties informed me that the
number of voters in Leon county who
have qualified to vote by paying poll
taxes for 1907 is very small as com
pared to the number of votes usually
cast.
These same parties advice me that
in former primary elections in Leon
county. the law relative to the pay
ment of poll taxes has not been very
strictly complied with. The primary
system is new in Florida and we are
Just beginning to get acquainted with
its workings. Probably this explains
the laxity in the past, though l hap
pen to know that in majority of the
counties the law has been rigidly en-
forced.
The constitution makes it one of
the duties of the governor to take
care that the laws are faithfully en-
forced, and he has been called upon
BY a number of interested parties 10
do everything in his power to see that
the Law is complied with in the cleo
ton to be held May 18th. He being
absent from the capital. / have taken
the matter up in his behalf
/ have procured from Mr.. Dem.lly,
the tax collector, a sworn statement
citizen in each precinct of the county.
who paid his poll tax in time to vote
on Nav 18th l have copied from this
sworn statement the names of all the
men in your precinct who thus quail
fed as electors, a copy o. which list
| herewith enclose. Mr.. Demilly has
sent copy of this statement to Hon.
Samuel p. Charles, supervisor Of reg
/ istration, so that he may note on the
registration books the names Of all
who paid poll taxes within the time
prescribed by law Learning also that
/ local disputes are a posi- bllity, L have
taken the precaution OF writing to
Mr.. Charles. suggesting that he so
carefully note the qualified voters on
his books that he viii be able TO tes-
tify, if il becomes necessary, that his
office copies are exact duplicates OF
the ones sent out TO the polling places
On the copy of the registration book
sent TO YOUR precinct. Nj Charles Will
note every man who is entitled TO vote
by reason of having paid his poll tax
or by reason of homage or average
The law requires that you be sworn
TO allow no one else to vote unless he
exhibits 10 you his poll tax receipts
for the past two years. If you should
allow any one else to vote you would
be violating your oath 10 conduct the
election according TO law; and section
265 of the general statutes provides
that such violation shall be deemed
perjury, for which ofTense the penalty
is final loss Of citizenship, and twenty
years Imprisonment in the state pr
On
I feel that your desire is to comply
strictly with your oath, and with the
law of the land. but during the rush
and hubbub of election day you will
have but little time TO acguaint your
self with the law governing you on
that occasion Therefore. I deem il
net smiss TO call your attention 10
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-01

the above points. This law applies
also TO the inspectors, and ] respect
fully ask that you allow them to read
this letter
l am sufficiently advised of the To-
cal situation to know that if the poll
lists materially vary from the Office
copies of the registration books, there
will be bitter contests which we would
all very much regret.
The only way in which the governor
can take care that the election laws
are enforced. is by precautionary
measures before election day Since
he has been appealed to, it became
his duty to act. and in his absence /,
as his secretary, have taken such &C
ton as the law and the ed Eencies of
the situation seem to warrant. The
enforcement of the law Will debar
many of the governors friends from
voting for him. but MS first duty is to
see that the law is enforced, all other
things are secondary.
Respectfully,
(Signed) DANIEL. A SIMMONS.
Private Secretary.