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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Samson and Louis XVI.

Three letters written by Samson, the
executioner of the terror" are printed
in the Paris GaulOis- One of the most
interesting Of them is short enough to
be quoted in full:
''CitiZen-I have just learnt that the
rumogr is current that 1 am selling or
causing to be sold locks of the hair of
Louis Capet- If any have in fact been
sold, this abominable trade can only
have been carried on by impOStOrs. The
truth is that 1 have not allowed any
one in my house TO carry away even
the smallest relic"
Samson, il appears. had In his private
capacity much sympathy with the
king whose head IL was his duty in his
professional capacity TO cut of. In
another letter he attributes the courag
with which be met his death TO the
firmness Of his religious principles,
and when he himself died in 1906 he
bequeathed money 10 pay for masses
for his victims soul
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

''Mine is the rarest of all trades"
said an EngliSbman- Il am maker
Of instruments of torture | suppose
that at this moment in Siam and China
yellow men are bleeding and bowling
in the clutch of machines of my make"
He lighted his pipe. Pleasant
thought. Ell? But we must make our
living somehow In Birmingham mines
made. There for seventeen years l
have been turning out racks, hair and
nail drawers, thumbscrews, SINNERS,
needle beds, soaring irons, bone break
erS and what not
''Siam and China have bought their
instruments of torture from Birming
ham for generations. Some of these
contrivances are very costly and in
geniOuS. There's Il water dropper
which works by clockwoTk that costs
$500 There's a But that's too terri
BILE to talk about The Chinese fnstru-
ments, by the way. are a million times
crueler than the Siamese,"-N York
Press
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
The Greatest Widower.v

This is said to be the title of a senu-
inc essay evolved some years ago by i
boy in a Welsh board school:
King Henry VIII was the greatest
vidower that ever lived He was born
Ammo DOmini in the year 1O66. He
Z 80 wives besides children The
st was beheaded and executed The
.r0nd was revoked She never smiled
ain. But she said the word Calais
-~ogId be found on her heart after her
iratb. The greatest man in this reign
vas Lord Sir Garret WoIsey. He was
sir named the Boy Bachelor. He was
born at the age Of 10, unmarried
Henry Will was succeeded on the
throne by his great-grandmOtheT, the
beautiful and accomplished Mary,
queen Of Scots, sometimes known as
the Lady Of the Lakep'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Biggest Day
of Convention.

Undoubtedly the biggest day OF the
democratic convention of 1908 has
passed. On Wednesday over seven
teen thousand people in the conven-
ton hall rose en- masse and wildly
cheered and shouted at the first men
ton made from the rostrum of the
name o. William Jennings Bryan, the
acknowledged leader of the democrat
ic party.
Last night when his name was form
ally placed before the convention in
nomination for the presidency, the
demonstration, in enthusiasm, was
even greater, although the time not
quite so long, the first demonstra-
ton, lasting one hour and twenty-six
minutes actual time, and the demon
stration last night occupying only one
hour and twelve minutes actual time.
The platform was also adopted last
night, and the rest is now a mere mat
ter of form. The bRlloting will prob
ably begin Immediately following the
call TO order on Saturday morning. and
Bryan will win on the first ballot. 1,
is even probable that it viii be made
s'by reclamation" and the conwen-
ton woJrid do well to so do, for after
the demonstrations that have already
greeted Bryan's name in the conven-
ton, there can be no doubt but that
he will get every vote, with the ex-
ception of Delaware, which will vote
Cor its nominee, George Gray, and
Minnesota, which will cast its vote for
johnson, both of whom were placed
IN nomination last night. Georgia
may divide its vote between these
two candidates. All other states will
vote solid for the Great Commoner.
No convention of recent years has
embodied so much enthusiasm and
confidence in the success of the party.
No convention has gone about its
work with the bright prospect of see
ing its accomplishments crystalize
into a party victory, like the eonven-
ton of 1908. and the biggest day has
come and gone, taking its place in
history the annals of the party
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

ia that all candidates shall want to
be the governors wife as badly a.
ne wants to be governor. II the
cholce of bachelor executives were a
prevailing rule there would be here
the hint of plan for diveTting the
peTnlcIOus activities of the Suffragists.
Every political campaign, according
TO the masculine standard. might then
De accompanied by a canvass in which
marital Office should seek the woman
-aSpiTants making themselves known
with all the modesty characteriZing
nominees of the sterner sex
There Is no reason why the bust
ness OF primaries. eIecuOneeTITg and
counting the ballots or moving trr
a recount should DC confined TO the
selection of first ladies o. state. in
case of a bachelor pTeSidcn- 1t sI0ult
extend properly TO the choosing Of Il
mistress for the White House Lives
there suffragist with soul so dead
that she would sooner control the des-
tines of the nation th1n be in a pJ-
sitiOn to snUb the cabinet wires?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
A Wife for Gen. GiIchriSf
IS Now of National Moment

The New York World says editori-
ally: In first and second primaries
the democrats of Florida have noml-
mated Gen. Albert w. GiIchrist for
governor Gen GiIchrist is a bach
elor- It has been suggested that
third primary shall be held at which
the democratic women may nominate
a candidate for the place of first lady
o. the state.
This Florida incident recalls the
Kansas case of a few years ago when
Willis J. Bailey was accused of max
ing campaign promise that if elect
ed TO the gOvernOTship he would Quit
his estate of single blessedness. Mr.
Bailey got the votes He received
also about $500 offers of marriage
from women of the United States and
Canada Then. after flirting with the
issue until the June following his
election, he married quietly a widow
in Kansas City Of wnOm there was
the pretty story that she had been his
bOyhOOd sweetheart.
Gen. GilchTist stipulates in Flor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Venezuela and the United
States Sever Relations

the American Charge d'afiTes from
Caracas, and in closing up its Iega-
ton there, made il necessary for his
government to take similar action IN
the case of its own legation in Wash
ingtUn
Senator NeIOZ did communicate TO
Bacon the fact that the file AMI pa
peT5 o. the Venezuelan legation would
be placed IN the custody o. Senior ia
cCbO PimCntaI. Venezuelan consul gen
erai in New York. This statement is
regarded as an Indication that the
Venezuelan government followed the
precedent established by the United
States in TefTaining from interfering
with trade by closing cODsuls, not
withstanding a breach in diplomatic
relations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
The Girl and the Hat.

The big hat song from Florenz Zieg-
fields New Musical Review, The Fol
lies of 1905" now on at the New
York Theatre roof garden, is the lat
est hit in New York This is a year
of big hats, and it is quite a clever
creation in the way of a song that
has capped OF the season with the ex-
treme hat limit It's good music, with
a swing to it, and everybody will want
it. Words and music complete with
the New York World next Sunday
Music by arrangement with Conan &
Harris, publishers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Demonstration Follows
Which Rivals That of
Last Wednesday
Continued From First Page)


lana and Kentucky delegations tonight
are canyassing other delegations to
ascertain what the sentiment Is cor
Herman Ridder, OF New York, for the
yice-presidential nomination.
Louisiana was informed by the
New York delegates that New York
would unite on no candidate, but
would be satisfied with Herman Rid
der IL the convention favored him
An effort TO find Ridder tonight dis
closed the fact that he had started
for New York. A telegram was sent
him, asking if ne would acsept the
nomination
A small American flag was placed
at every delegates chair prior to the
beginning OF the evening session
This Is unmiStakable evidence of a
nominating session of a convention
and quickeped the interest of Specta-
tors, who early made rush for the
galleries., filing them 10 overlooking
At seven O'Clock, however, there were
lew delegates in place.
4 male QuaTJette was an added <ea-
ture TO the musical program of the
night session. They sang their first
selection through megaphones, and
got a royal reception
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
By Associated Press.

Washington, July diplomatic re-
IatiOns between America and Vene-
ZUela, which have existed uninteTTupj
eddy for more than nalf a century
though in recent years severely
strained, today were completely sew
cred.
This afternoon, Senior Veloz GOitI-
Goa, Venezuelan charge d'affaires,
called at the state department by ap-
pointment, to present to Acting Sec
rotary Bacon notice from his govern
meHt, that he was to quit his post
here, closing up the Venezuelan lega-
ton in Washington. and to repair
forthwith to Venezuela He explain
ed that the action of the state depart
ment in Withdrawing Jacob Sleeper,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

Wednesday. when he entered the hall
in which the kings supper was served,
and then crowed the hour in the pres
ence of the royal party. The meaning
of the custom is obvious. 1t was only
one of the many ways IN which the
history Of the Christian religion was
brought home to the minds of people
before the reading Of the gospel in the
vernacular The Office was continued
down to the year 1S29.-London Queen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Helping the BuroIar Out,

John" she whispered, there's a
burglar in the drawing room He has
just knocked against the piano and hit
several keys at once"
III go down" said he
''Oh. John, don't do anything rashy'
RASH Why, I'm going to help
him You don't suppose he can re-
move the piano from the house with
out observation-disclosures Throne.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Hunters Waterproof Matchbox.

There is not q match safe made. so
far as l know. that meets all of the
requirements of the sportsman as well
as a ten or twelve gauge brass shell
closed with a cork stopper. This makes
a safe that is absolutely waterproof,
easily opened, is cheap and that will
float If one wishes to provide against
the loss of the stopper, a cord may be
fastened about the cork and the other
end fastened about the base of tive
shelI-Cor- Forest and Stream
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
An Omission.

Magistrate-What is the charge
against you this time? Boggs-They
cotched me a-steslinS oranges, yer
worship Magistrate-Didn't l tell you
when you were here before not to steal
anything more? BOggs-NO, yer wor-
ship; you said not to steal any more
lemons, but yer didn't say a word
about oTaDges--LoRdon Graphic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
The Problem Solved.

Newed-My wife has a habit Of TAX
ing money from my pockets when Pm
asleep OIdwed-Aiine used to do that
too, but she doesn't any more Newed
How do you prevent 1t? Oldwed-I
spend every cent l have before / 90
home.-Chicsgo News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

expressed himself In favor of the move
ment.
"Of course" he said, when women
get their degrees they will not be bach
eIors, but spinsters Of art, and then
after awhile they will proceed to the
degree of NJ. Ana"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Evolution,

In the days when the higher educA-
ton Of women provoked more discus
sion than it does at the present time q
number Of Cambridge university men.
among them Arthur Clement Hilton.
who was born a wit and died 4 clergy
man, were discussing the establish
ment of wOmen's colleges. Hilton, says
his biographer. Sir Robert Edgecumbe,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

Florida has a shouting, enthusiastic
up-to-date delegation at Denver, one
in harmony with the fighting, jealous
Democracy of today. And the Florida
Democrats at home are Of the same
brand--Tampa Times.
All very true; and though the Flor
ida delegation is not so large as those
from some of the other states yet
they make up for 1t by earnesness
and unity OF purpose. The dele
gates from Florida will have no ex-
planning to do when they come home.
N.Y. but. have you happened to no.
tice what the sun will do to an editor
occasionally OF course We are not
calling any names, but if someone
will just say Jack Lewis" wen
whistle.-Pensacola Evening News.
We object to making public our
ailments, but can our afternoon con-
temporary suggest a cure? That's
what we need most.-Pensacola Jour
nal.
Sure! Stay indoors and stick to
your Hniment-Pensacola Evening
News.
Thanks Any more suggestions?
We're not cured yet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

A card in the Live Oak Daily DEM
ocrat announces that it has been
deemed advisable to suspend publica-
ton, as business did not warrant its
continuance The Democrat was one
of the bright papers of the state and
will be missed from The Journals list
of exchanges.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

A new kind of blackmaiI has been
resorted to in HillsbOro county \
letter has been received by the board
OF county commissioners at Tampa
which conveys a threat to burn the
bridges on a certain proposed county
road unless the route is changed to
suit the wishes of an alleged 800 per-
sons" interested
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

"Ah, kind friend said the minister.
at is deeds, not words, that count
"Oh, l don't know" replied the WON
an Did you ever send a telegram p
Detroit Free Press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

II was Gore, the blind senator from
the youngest state who moved the
convention to the heighth of enthus-
iasm. What a sad thought it IS that
blood of over seventeen thousand PEG
pie, could not see the result of his or
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

e z. Wark" is advertising in the
Journal want columns for borrowers
for $500. II he'd change the first let
ter of his name to "M," he would
doubtless have no trouble
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Chalk In.

The king must be billiard shark
How 500"
Haven't you heard about the king
English. Cornell Widow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
PENSACOLA FLORIDA, FRIDAY MORNING JULY TO- 1908.

atoryI But the deafening cheers COM
pensated him. no doubt, and Gore very
well knows that he is a power among
men despite his sad affliction.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

New Treasurer Sheldon Of the Re
publican National committee, says he
believes in the publicity law. We will
be glad to read his report about Dec
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
Fire! Fire! Fire!

Shingles They far ahead in manufacture. Guaran-
tecd to grade and
Protect your home by using the best covering-they
last a tetime-dOnt warp and twist, makes good tight
roof
Logs manufactured by not subject salt
water. We don't manufacture pond cypress. Ask your
dealer for McCaskill's Cypress Shingles and take
other.
Ii you fail to find them write direct.
J. 7. MCCASKILL CO,
Freeport, Fla
Prices ,deliveredin city limits:
Economics .................5x16 So per M
IrlmeS .-0XIb Ss6OU per NJ
Best .......................5 x16 $500 per M
Agents-Saunders Mill Company B, c, Duval, JoeI
Frater Lumber Company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

We inquire to know: Is Taft train
ing down his embonpoiRt at Hot
Springs? The waters are fine for
obesity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

Seventy-seven thousand stray dogs
and cats have been killed by the New
York S. P. c. 4. this year. Aren't
thev She cruel things2
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

At least the Florida delegation led
the convention once, when Eaton
placed the state standard at the head
of the marching brigade, Wednesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

Also. General Luke Wright will
hardly ft big Bits" office chair.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
NOTIFIED
OF POPULISTS' ACT
ev AssocIateI Prs

Atlanta, Ga, July 9--Thos. F. Wat
son was formally notified of his nom
tnation by the popUlist convention OF
the United States for president to-
night. The notification was made by
Judge Forest, of New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10

Venezuela is probably ready for the
spanking that has been coming to her.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
WILL CELEBRATE ABRAHAM
LiNCOEN'S 1ooTH BIRTHDAY
BY Associated Press

~ Associated Press.
Denver, Col, July 9.-.Iohn f Lamb
presented resolutions recommending
the celebration of the hundredth birth
day OF Abraham Lincoln. 1t was
adopted unanimously.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
IS
ADOPTED LES A. M
Rv Associated PresS

Denver, Col, July 9.-The platfor1
was adopted unanimously at on
twenty-five o'clock this morning
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-10
BULLETINS TELL
STORY
(contInued Fron, First Panel

cheering, came order at ten twenty
one. Demonstrations started at con-
clusiOn Dunn'S address nominating
Bryan.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20

The county officers of the state
have just closed their annual con n
vention at Cumberland Island af-
ter an interesting session of two
days. ~
Fitzgerald was selected as the
next meeting place, the time to be
the third Wednesday in June,
1909.
Ben Hill was represented b y
clerk d. w. M. Whitley; county
solicitor Otis Fl. Elkins, and Fitz
gerald by chief of police @. e.
Harrison. ~
Chief Harrison went to the con,
vention with a letter from the city
of Fitzgerald, and clerk Whitley
had letter from the county com
missioners of Ben Hill. Sheriff
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20

The prettiest train we have ever
seen in Fitzgerald or any where
else pulled out from here yest erday:
morning promptly at $3.50 as sched-
uled for Atlanta with representa-
tive delegations of business men
from Thomasville, Moultrie, Tiff
ton, Brunswick, Waycross, Doug
las and Fitzgerald, and representa-
tives from other stations along the
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
Another Lawn Social

The Fire Department will give
another lawn social at the city hall
park next Thursday, June Oath, to
which the public are kindly invi-
ted. Ice cream, cake and soft
drinks will be served, and in all
probability the Empire Band will
be present and furnish music for
the occasion.
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an ;. .ssoD1sz
OUuIlIy OHlOOIO VVHVO't'O" ISL All AMS
Comes To Fitzgeraldd.'s,o s -.


Pearly. McInnis and county clerktGo ,iHss1s /
Marcus Luke of Irwin went to- thesd 4~ cod
convention prepared to assist the .9ost@aes01
Ben Hill delegation with the re
suit that Fitzgerald was unani S..
mously chosen for the 1909 corr .'''ss
vention. 49,.
A new set of officers were elect = -" -,
ed by the convention. Ordinary
McAplin, of Chatham, was elected ) s4T
president; clerk Littlejohn, Of 3s.e4 rsss \
Crisp, LIST vice-president; G. A. s,,s.s aab4S
Ward, ordinary of Coffee, End vice 2s..r 1,yy d
president and D. w. M. Whitley, n.,t5e ain5es
of Ben Hill, secretary and treasur-
er. .,4iseag .y5egf
We congratulate the Ben Hill lbs ash4 e.s3
delegation on the good showing il % sss
made at the convention. ha.- <fsa
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
A Farmers Institute Will

Be held at Cordele, Crisp Coun
ty in the 18th Senatorial District,
Monday, June 22nd, 1908. A
special invitation is extended to the
ladies and the boys and girls. The
meeting is free to all farmers in
Georgia. Come and bring your
frien dis and neighbors.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
Taft and Sherman.

William H, Taft fol- president
and James s. Sherman for: vice.
president is the way the republi-
can ticket will read. Secretary
Taft was nominated Thursday and
Congressman Sherman Friday by the
republican convention at Chicago.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
- "a - 80
First Thru Train !
ID -. ne,@ i~'. -
:. T 7! aBea1l|
A History-Makiug Event
In the. Push.
Fitzgerald
= :. =. sa99G1A
~ @js.'< a,,ir'sgss
vi. "a f,sescts : h'isesAd

Lthsil branches east and sodth I" :
Fitzgerald. $500
The train was name up of seven
coaches vestibuled all alike s6iahss mo
new, and as bright inside and out
as polished brass and plate glass,
the first thru train between: Ftz $3.50
gerald and Atlanta, thus marking s.s % i, xs
an epoch in the history of Fitzger,
aid and development of the STATE taes1s sstT
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
The County Commissioners,
Ben Hill County,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
Gentlemen:
EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS.
February 5, 19O7-April 10, 1908.


February s. 19O7-Aprl 10, 1908.
have made examination of the books
and county herewith report which
sists of six schedules, as follows: ,Ar
Schedule Receipts Expenditures by County Treasurer
Schedule 2-Fnes and Foritures from City Court.
Schedule 3-Taxes Due State and County.
Schedule Receipts and Disbursements County Tax Collector
Schedule 5-County School Commissioner .
Schedule County Commissioners.
SCOPE.
The nurnos of this examination records and
and that the disbursements
popev made books records of the Treasurer
Clerk Sheriff. Solicitor School Commissioners and County
suggestions for accounting methods
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
Attention, ''P. O, sal!

ALI members are urged to be
presentati the W. 4. G. Hall next
Monday night for the purpose Of
electing officers for the ensuing
term. Fl. SMITH, Pres.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-20
CurfeW for Washington;

Washington, June 49, Thepresi.
dent has been asked to look after
the spiritual welfare of the roller
skating girls of Washington, who
are largely in tine majority. This is
because of the late hours observed
by the roller skaters. 1t was sug
gested to him that young women,
ought not to be out after ten o'clock
at night unattended, and the best
way to remedy the alleged evil Isl
to enact curfew law.