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Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-21

Called on for an extemporaneous speech
at a banquet recently. Dr.. 8. X. Spalding
got out Of his dilemma by telling this
story:
"An Irish friend Of mine was very sick,
near 20 death. The priest was called In.
rs there anything I can do for you. PatE'
asked the priest. There is wan thing
father The father bent low to hear. 1
wiAht you would have thin bury me IN a
Jewish cimitry.' Why, my boy. what DO
Won want to be buried in a Jewish ceme-
tery forY' Sure, that's the lasht place the
dIvird iyer look for an Irishman.'
n, r. q Shepard lie a master Of elocution.
II, ga q fine story teller. Combining these
qualities he makes an ideal
The other evening while presiding In this
canacity at a banquet at Knox Presbyterian
church. in paying tribute to the women
Tor nranaring the banquet he observed that
too much cheap wit had been turned at
the exnense OF the woman. He fell in win
the evil tendency long enough to tell TINS
one: -
A. oI,,c,aI board on the charge OF not
.av,nq anything to his wife for rfteen
-. I admit the charge said the man
800 confronted with It. Well, what rea-
4 SON or excuse have you 10 ohiel iol no'
say,ng anything to your wife Tor ttteen
SearsY' demanded the presiding olr'eer
| None, except that l didn't want 70 in'er
rupt her.
.rns night shift mon at the police sta
,,on used 10 regale themselves with yes
Sonad ON the spot by Sergeant Hayes
ssid police Captain Dunn. But 'hes
Idon.t do It any more. One night the ser.
SSant poured the tea out of the pot into
,hs cups of those favored officers whI
we're included in the feast II looKeo
Wind OF foamy, but no one any
Thing of It until they tasted It Ihei
q became very evident that the foam "a'
.oapsuds. Someone had added a CAKE o.
soao TO the ingredients. AT another nm
half a plug Of tobacco was inserted II
lths boiling tea, and thus two good Things
nv being put together were spoiled su'
the climax was capped when someone
tonna a bottle of bluing and poured i
into the sergeants teapot. TIL table has
hsaD ali neatly set and when the ser
cant began pouring the tea and the skA
hiue beverage came out there was nearly
a riot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
FATHER.

FATHER.
 Diamond stud, watch, smoking set, tobacco jar, shaving set, scarf pin, watch fob, watch charm, watch chain, silver pencil, key rings, silver knife, gold knife, silver cigar cutter, silver stamp box, silver match safe, silver tooth powder bottle, collar but ton box, silver cigar case, silver paper weigh t, silver letter opener, silver letter seal, silver clothes brush, silver hat brush, whisky flask, tie clasp, emblem button.
 MOTHER.
 Watch, belt pin or buckle, silver thimble, gold thimble, brooch, collar pins, veil pin, hat pin. tea ball, or ange spoons, lemonade spoons, fowl knife, fruit knives, eyeglass holder, syrup stand, bread tray,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
-sWEETHEARTs-"Him"

Seal ring, military set, cuff links, scarf pin, tie clasp, key ring or chain, watch, fob, chain, emblem button, card case, match safe, stamp box, gold knife. silver clothes brush, silver ink stands, silver paper weight. hat brush, smoking set, cigar cutter, travelling set in case, suit case tags, whisky flask, silver file.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Grand Stocks of Black Satins

The home of plenty-in the Black Satins that the world of women have taken close to their hearts The silk store shows every worthy kind-at prices which it's purchasing power places beyond the ability of small, but maybe good, shops.
 Fine, Heavy 36-inch Black Satin
 Duchess, SI .25, S1.50 and S2 n Yard.
 Dress goods experts assure men that these are really unmatchable prices, for the quality. And women will know the moment their eyes see and their fingers feel. (Silk Store, First Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

baking dish, fern dish, can dle sticks, water set, silver waiter, sandwich tray, fruit bowl. lorgnette, carving set.
 SISTER.
 Rings, bracelet, sewing set, manicuring set, silver card case, silver bag, silver photo frames, lock ct and chain, brooch, collar pins, watch and chain, thimble, napkin ring, beads, sash pin, back comb, monogram for purse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Gather These Beautiful Presents
 From Our JeWelry Store

MTE HAVE here grouped from our incompatible Jewery
 w Stocks hundreds of beautiful gold and other worth your consideration and your choosing Check off what you want to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

Diamond ring, ear screws, manicuring set, toilet set, brooch, chain and pennant, locket and chain, silver card case, silver chain bag, van fty box, hat pin. bracelet, veil pin, collar pins, watch chain, silver photo frames, salve jars, Jewery case, puff box, jeweled back back comb, belt pin, opera glasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
BROTHER.

Seal ring, match safe, stamp box, silver knife, cigarette case, scarf pin, cuff links, tie clasp, card case, military brushes, key chain, watch fob, hat brush, clothes brush.
 BABY.
 Rings, beauty pins, cup, silver bib holder, toilet set (silver), baby spoon, food pusher, knife and fork (set), necklace, bracelet, ratt1er.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Gift Books Of the Year
Bachelor Belles
The Harrison Fisher Book fc
 1nnR

The Harrison Fisher Book for
 1908.
 With 24 full-page illustrations in full color, beautifully decor ated and handsomely bound. We take great pleasure in annuonc- ing a holiday book with numer- ous illustrations by the most popular Illustrator in America. A score or more of the most beau tiful love poems in the English language have been selected by well known author, and these are illustrated by MT. Fishers inimitable water color drawings. The publishers have spared no effort to make this the hand somest gift book of the sea- son ............... .$2.75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
To YOu-WhOever Reads These

 1Y1( PLEASE DO YOUR SHOPPING THE DAYAND EARLIEST DAY POSSIBLE Workers2 only that hurried worried and tired but that thousands  -oCh
  The cagmaker packers and workers exhausted holiday cheer. till delivering cold and sIeepessness should hardship anybody? Will
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
PANAMA CITY. FLA. NOV. 26. 1908.
Tariff Reduction.

The Committee that has the inves-
tigation of the Tariff in hand is now
holding meetings in Washington, and
getting the views of all interested
either in reducing, maintaining, or
increasing the tariff.
AS was well known throughout the
campaign outside of the spell binder
politicians the members of neither
party favor what their platforms set
forth relative to this subject. The oft
repeated Democratic platitude ga
tariff for revenue only" is still being
harped upon by the old timers but
when the good Democrat from Florida
is up against the free importation of
citrus fruits from Mexico, Cuba, apd
Jamaica, he wishes protection just as
bad as the Steel manufacturer wants
it. Likewise the Southern lumber
manswho feels the need of protec-
tive tariff to keep out of his Northern
market the cheap Canadian lumber
AS has been stated every one wants
tariff reductions made in the next
county, not in theirs. Nor is there
any merit left in the old cry of "a
tariff for revenue only" for with the
demands of this billion a dollar anC
upwards year country, there
is almost no limit as to the amount
of revenue that must be raised b,
tariff.
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
Canals and WATERWAYS.

While an enormous traffic tbrough
a seaport does not in all cases build
up city, the building of canals, and
the Improvement of waterways does.
The Erie canal is striking example
of what waterway will do for anv
section of the country through which
it is located. Look at the cities of
Albany, Schenectady, Utica, SYRIA
cuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and num-
erous smaller cities, all getting their
start and developing in growth
through the building and operation
of the Erie canal. Other canals in
various parts of the world show the
same upbuilding of cities along their
banks.
1t is stated that more traffic goes
through the seaport of Galveston
than through all the ports along our
Pacific coast, still Galveston does not
show the population that any of the
larger Pacific ports do.
With the building of canal along
the Gulf coast numerous cities would
be started, and develop into large
places. Similar conditions will fol-
low the Improvement of the Apalachi-
cola river and its tributaries. Moth
ing will develop this section of our
country as fast as the Improvement
of this river and its tributaries, and
history will repeat itself in the build
ing of many villages and cities along
these waterways.
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26

underwent a considerable decline
after the panic, and this fact to-
gether with the rigid economies re-
Gently enforced materially facilitated
fresh start. 1t is estimated that
office buildings, apartments and
other engineering structures can now
be erected at a cost of 10 to 15 per
cent less than a year or two ago.
Steel, lumber and bricks each having
undergone considerable declines.
Wages have not been reduced, but
labor is in a much more rational
spirit than formerly and its efficiency
is undoubtedly better. Some idea of
the increased activity in building is
obtained from the regular trade
authorities, which show that building
expenditures in 80 leading cities dur
ing October were nearly A per cent
greater than in October, 1907; while
the increase in Greater New York in
the same period was as much as rs
per cent. This comparison is made
with time when depression was be-
ginning in the building trades but
had not reached it's climax by any
means; and the figures just quoted
show surprising revival in an i'm
portant industry, foreshadOwing a
growing demand for steel and all
other building materials The signs
of recovery extend also to other lines
of business. The cotton goods trade
is much more active than at any
time since the panic, and liberal
orders are being placed at advancing
prices. There are fewer idle cotton
and wOOlen mills than for many
months. Interior distributors are
now filling up their shelves with
larger supplies Of dry goods and
groceries, stocks having been much
depleted by prolonged caution in
purchases. The West continues opti-
mistic and prosperous, thanks to a
profitable harvest, and there is every
prospect of a good fall and winter
trade in all parts of the country from
Maine to California and from Dakota
! to Florida. Our rapid emergence
from depression is remarkable; we
plunged more deeply than any other
country into the slough Of despond !;
and as usual we are leading all others
in the path towards recovery. This
of course is explained by our great
national resources, by our great
wealth and by our general financial
soundness backed by the indomitable
optimism which characterizes the
American spirit. Later on Europe
and Great Britain will follow our
example, for which there is great
need, especially in the latter country.
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
ClcWS on the Tariff.

As TO the tariff there is much to be
said on both sides of the argument
for and against Protection, and it
will be the subject of prolonged and
heated debate in the special session
of Congress that will be called after
the 4th of March next. The Demo
Gratis will contend for a tariff for rev.
enue only, and the modification and
adjustment of the present high tariff
accordingly, which would involve a
heavy and radical reduction of duties;
while the Republicans will resolutely
contend for upholding the time-hon-
ored principle of protection to Ameri-
can industries. 1t is their Holy of
Holes.
The heaviest political artillery is on
the side of the Republicans, and
Heaven is said to be on the side of
the strongest artillery; but every pro-
posed change in the tariff is sure to
be warmly, and bitterly contested.
Many men, many minds, and every
change actually agreed npon will be
the result of a compromise in both
Houses of Congress. But a lowering
OF the present tariff is absolutely nee
essary to the welfare of our manu-
featuring interests and our foreign
trade.
Protection under it has very largely
ceased to protect owing to the exces-
sive competition it has encouraged
here. But the reductions made in it
! should be gradual; and ample time
| say, three to six months-should be
allowed importers to dispose of their
stocks of raw and manufactured mer-
chandise imported under the existing
| tariff.
! Radical reductions would be dis
turbing to trade and should be care
fully avoided. There is safety in
making haste slowly. Let us pre-
serve the middle course, the golden
mean.
The effect of the judicious lowering
of the tariff to one of only moderate
protection, would be to give our man
ufacturers cheaper foreign raw ma
terials, and so enable them to sell
their manufactures at lower prices
than they can now, both at home and
abroad.
Thus our export trade to the Orient
and South America would be stimu-
lated by our BEING enabled to COM
pete there with England, Germany
and other European countries where
labor is comparatively much cheaper
than here.
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
News and Pilot.

Monday evenings Pensacola News
published portion of the PILOT's
reply to its interview with Mr. Lurton.
of the L. & n. R. r., and it's attack
upon the editor of the PILOT, and it
editorially refers to the matter in 2
somewhat sanctimonious manner.
among other things saying:
eff The PILOT desires to engage in
battle of mud-slinging and personal
vituperation, The News must retire
from the contest as it is not an adept
In that sort of warfare"
The PILOT and its readers are dis
tinctly under the impression that the
attack was begun by the News. When
it closed its editorial remarks that
Comment was Unnecessary" Bro
ther Thomas knew just what to ex-
pect in reply.
The News closes its review of the
subject by giving the editor of the
PILOT some fatherly advice as fol-
lows:
incidentally, the Evening News
would call the attention of The PILOT
to the fact that the knocking" which
it has habit of indulging in, neither
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
CleWS Letter.

One of the most gratifying features
of the day is the unmistakable revival
of business in many directions. OF
course, Improvement is much more
pronounced in some quarters than
others, but the recovery is most GER
tainly genuine and not Of the imagi-
nary sort talked about by last sum-
mer's ''prOsperity" boomers. There
is nc extraordinary prosperity nor
boom in sight, and none is desired :;
for the country has had enough Of
such and their disastrous reactions,
and simply requires gradual and
steady resum ption of normal activ-
tiles, such as it is now experiencing.
All that the country needs for the
present is to be let alone for period
in order to recover its nerve and
wonted activities.
If we look for the quarters in which
recovery is most pronounced we find
it in the building and engineering
trades. This was to be expected
A great many important enterprises
were in course of construction or
about to be initiated when the panic
came. These works, moreover, were
often very urgent in their character
owing to the rapid growth of our
great cities. Congestion of traffic
and the great demand for new homes
and office buildings made many of
these enterprises imperative. The
great pressure upon the railroads for
better terminal facilities and greater
carrying capacity is already an old
story; and their excessive demands
upon the money market in 1907 was
no doubt one of the elements which
brought on the financial crisis that
for nearly year paralyzed all indus
trial pursuits. With easier conditions
in the money market and with
gradual revival of confidence, these
activities are being gradually re-
sumed; and now that the last element
of uncertainty, the Presidential
election, has disappeared the chief
shackles upon industry have been
loosened. Another very important
aid to resumption has been the decline
in raw materials. High costs of pro-
duction and operation the inevitable
accompaniments of the late boom,
have been a serious hindrance to re-
covery. Raw materials, however,
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
ST Andrews Bay Development.

The following item from the Apa-
lachicola Times has the true ring Of
development to it. There is no
probability of any railway company
paralleling line from Apalachicola
to st Joseph, but the short line re-
quired to connect Apalachicola, with
roads from the north having term
inals upon st Andrews Bay, has been
a very thoroughly worked up propo-
sitiOn by railway men for years. 1t
would do much for Apalach nicola, and
as the Times says, develop some very
good country besides.
"With one railroad built and two
more to come, the st. Andrews Bay
country will soon be we'll supplied
with railroads. One Of these roads
will in all probability be extended
not only to st. Joseph but to Apa-
lachicOla as well. This done, and
the Apalachicola Northern extended
to ST. Joseph, the country west Of
Apalachicola will soon be peOpled
with a population that will make that
wilderness gro" and blossom like a
garden ii tie e?ringtime. This is
not dream, it will soon be areality,
and those Of you who stand still will
wake up and find that the other fellow
has seen the opportunity and profited
by your laxity. The world moves and
the successful man of affairs moves
with it."
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26

few miles out from the main land.
Thus there is wha. rates as inland
water communication between the
Mississippi river and.Mobile.
Between Mobile and Pensacola
bay, Pensacola advocates a canal
across Baldwin county and canal to
connect Perdido bay with either Grand
Lagoon or Big Bayou. Either would
satisfy Pensacola, and either would
please the Mississippi to the Atlantic
Inland Waterway association, which
advocates inland communication, the
engineers and Congress to decide the
details of the route.
Camp Walton residents and the
Chamber of Commerce of Pensacola
are working to have the channel at
the eastern end of Santa Rosa sound
Strengthened and deepened. Anything
we accomplish is that much gained
for the association, though the asso-
citation as such only asks that Con
gress utilize Santa Rosa sound if Con-
gress sees fit.
Similarly, the Apalachicola section
is getting to work on what it particu-
larly wants as a section. AS section,
it is the best Judge. Whatever it can
convince congress of, is that much
gained for the work of the aSsOcia-
tiOn.
Jacksonville will work specifically
for ship canal. If it succeeds the
most costly and difficult part of the
general inland route between the
Mississippi and the Atlantic is done,
if not, Jacksonville's arguments in
favor of ship canal will help to per
suade Congress that, if it wont build
ship canal, it can at least build g
barge canal, with locks large enough
to permit the enlargement of the
canal into a ship canal at some later
date.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi to the
Atlantic Inland Waterway Associa
tion will work, without regard to de-
tails of route, for the inland waterway
across the stretch indicated. Every
argument it car, bring to bear on Con
gress, every fact i. can show, vii
help to win the fight that each section
is making for its own sake.
"Thus, the association avqid the
risk of becoming local in character
and cements all ~ hntry interest
4-sa,-AR che ss ersated-by tn,
association will fhelp each section il
its efforts as a section, and whateveI
any section as such can accomplish
for its local interests, will aid the as
sOciation that much"
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26
Wetappo.
We are having foggy weather.

We are having fOggy weather.
J. G.. Morris was on our streets
Thursday.
w. L. Whitfield was down from
Early Friday.
j. Kinard was down from Sandy
Greek Saturday.
The Dewey was up Sandy Creek
after tow of logs Tuesday.
H. A. and G. o. Allan made short
cali here Wednesday evening.
Messrs Dyer and Kronmiller are
burning a kiln of brick this week.
w. F. Woodford made trip up
Wetappo creek in his launch Sun
day.
G.. w. Lowe, wife and child went up
Wetappo creek Friday, and returned
Sunday.
Mrs Belle Ellis went to Panama
City on the mail boat Monday to take
the train for Alabama.
FOR SALE.-A twelve foot double
end boat, built of juniper and all
copper painted, light and an excellent
row boat, sails, anchor and oars,
with it, apply to F. b. CLINGO.
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26

lures Pensacola harbor or benefits
ST Andrews Bay"
The PILOT has stated nothing but
facts. That they are approved of by
its readers is best proven by its re-
markable career as newspaper,
which is not often equalled. Whether
its work is approved of by Brother
Thomas or not is quite immaterial.
80.
Panama City pilot., 1908-11-26

Entered as second-class matter May 3Oth
1907, at the post office at Panama City, Florida
Inder the Act of Congress of March 8. 1879
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Sketches From Roman History

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of some of the leading characters of the Ro
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aristocrats;
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diers legislators and reformers;
Octavus Caesar, the nephew who inherited
power from the mighty Julius:
Antony and Cleopatra; the most dramatic
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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-16
SALEM

Miss Miehlke was Chicago visitor
over Sunday.
Mrs. Tom LaMeer and daughter, Opal
are visiting relatives in Racine.
James Button and Frank Horton of
Union Grove called on friends here
Friday.
VIM. Button of Wlmot, visited at
the home of his brother John Button
Sunday.
DR.. Fletcher was called to Bristol
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark are the
proud parents of little daughter born
April u.
Mrs. Charles Benson and little daugh-
ter Of Bristol visited her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Foster, Sunday.
George HELLER of Trevor was in town
one day last week.
Arthur Bevins and family left Mon
day for England where they will spend
several months visiting relatives.
Frank Bacon of Texas, is visiting his
mother.
Mrs. Harvey Dixon and son Harold
of Antioch, visited with her mother Mrs.
Powell, Sunday.
The play given at Silver Lake by the
M. w. A. of this place Saturday even
ing was well attended and was pro-
nounced success by all who witnessed
it,
DR.. Fletcher had business in Chicago
Monday and Tuesday,
Mrs. Thos. Boundford of Kenosha, is
spending few days at the home of her
brother John Button.
Chas. Pease has purchased the Bloss
house now occupied by Mr.. Crane and
will move there in the near future.