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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-03

Scrape up good lot of road dust for
the stock this winter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
CHARGE FRAUD
IN ELECTION
Prohibition Leaders In Ar
kansas Allege Repeating
in Little Rock.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 17-ChaTgeS
of fraud at the polls in the election
held in Little Rock Monday, when this
uous campaign of the anti-saloon peo-
pie, will be fled in court by the lead
ers in the prohibition movement. &C
cording to the announcement OF T..
A Tabor, field manager of the Ark
ansas Anti-Saloon League, tonight.
Mr.. Tabor declares that a mass of
evidence has already been secured,
and that as soon as all of the evidence
Is ready the charges will be made in
court and an investigation started.
He further declared that he believed
that there was sufficient evidence to
cause change in the declared result
of the election as far as the vote
on the whisky question is concerned
The anti-SalOon workers will charge
repeating of votes and importation
of voters" For the past month anti
saloon people have been waging a
strenuous fight against liquor in Lit
tie, Rock. The fight was made
throughout the state, but centered in
Little Rock, where the liquor forces
won at The election. Before the cleo
tiOn, the anti-saIoon people declared
they would keep a tally of every vote
cast on the liquor question outside the
polls, and In case of fraud would pros
ecute- The democratic candidate for
governor has received probably So, 900
majority, an increased democratic
vote
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
The Suspension of
Claude L'Engle'S Paper.

The suspension OF Claude L'EngIe's
Tallahassee Sun will be generally re-
GREETED except. OF course. by those in
terests which the paper has antago-
nized and those persons who have felt
the biting sting of LEngle's editorial
lash.
The Sun was an iConoclast and be-
cause Of that fact alone It deserved
10 live. We have entirely too many
idels in this country and for that rea-
son We can ill-afford to spare any
one wlo has the nerve to smash the
head OF a false image wherever one
shows up. L'Engle had the nerve and
the ability, but he lacked the finances
and more'S the pity that he did.
1t may be argued that Mr.. L'Engle's
policy was too severe, too vitrioIic,
too much on the meat-ax order as it
were. Possibly this il true But on
the other hand it requires that kind
of policy to correct certain kinds
Of abuses and. while he may have fail
ID to discriminate sufficiently be,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
CUIGNET SAYS
DPEYFUS GUILTY
By Associated RreSs

Paris Sept I7.-Msjor Cuignet. of
the French army, has written anoth-
er letter in connection with the Drey-
fus case in which he brings new ac-
cusations, this time against NJ. Beau
pre-, president of the court of cessa-
ton. This latest communication from
the major IS an outcome of the &C
quittal of Louis A. GregoTi, on the
charge of attempting to murder Mr.
Jor Alfred Dreyfus and appears in
action Franchise After recalling
NJ Beaupre's part in the decision of
1905, Major Cuignet charges that
Dreyfus was guilty and that the
court falsified tle records. The writ
eT concludes with these words adj
dressed to NJ. Beaupre:
Il am your accuser before the coun-
Try, which is your judge, and | defy
you to investigate my charges"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
To WELCOME
OUR bic FLEET
Japanese Warships Will AS
semble One MONTH
From To-Day.
BY Associated Press.

Toxic. Sept 17.-DTawr up IN bat
tie array, their big guns in instant
readiness TO beIch forth death a1d de-
stTUCtion, the waUshiPS of Japan viii
assemble just a month from today 10
welcome tine American fleet As the
great vessels floating the Stars and
Stripes steam into Yokohama harboT
the following day. every ship in the
long battle line of Nippon'S navy VIII
boom forth thUnderous salute But
no shells will shrek across the water,
and the booming of friendship in
stead of marking the unleashing of the
dogs of war
Officials of the Japanese navy de
pdrtment declare that the spectacle
of the mighty feet from the west
being welcomed by the greatest feet
ever assembled in the cast sill he
the most remarkable naval display in
time Of peace. that the world has
ever known.
All OF the ships of the japanese
navy are now gathering at the various
stations for maDeuveTS, the most
elaborate and intricate ever under
taken in the Orient. and the welcome
to the American feet will come as
The climax of the months naval &C.
tivities.
Practically all Of the important
vessels in the mikados navy will take
part in the maneuvers and the Sube-
quent welcome to the American fleet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

tween those men or conditions that
really deserved severe treatment and
those that did not, the fact remains
that no Just cause need fear attack,
and for every man who suffers unjust
criticism there is more than one ave
nue. Of adequate and certain recourse.
II is particularly deplora5le that the
capital city or the State of Florida can
not have a daily paper that will keep
the state informed as to the Official do
ings at the seat of government. This
is especially true while the legislature
is in session and it is hoped that
before F1orida's lawmakers again as
semble either Mr.. L'Engle o- some one
else may see his way clear to estab-
lish such a paper.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
Organization Chairman, Mr..
Tornlinson, Makes State
ment in Birmingham.
Has Just Returned From
Chicago Headquarters, and
Expresses Confidence of
Victory-Precinct Organi-
cation in New York and
Indiana.
Special TO The journal.


Birmingham, Sept. 17.-John ".
Tomlinson, chairman of the organiza-
ton committee of the national DEM
ocTatic committee, has returned from
several weeks work at national head
quarters in Chicago, and a short rest
at Tate Springs.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Bryan
is going to win this year he said
He discussed the situation from the
standpoint of states. Continuing, he
said
We have already covered New
York and Indiana Every precinct in
those two states mas been organized
and we are now at work In West
Virginia, Maryland. Wisconsin, Kan
sas, Illinois. California, Ohio, Oregon.
and other states. We arc absolutely
certain about the result in Maryland
and Nebraska
& do not hesitate TO say we are
better organized than in any prior
campaign ] have only to refer YOU TO
that meeting of nearly two thousand
precincts in Chicago the other night
and similar gatherings in other big
cities.
The republicans have had that
organization in the past and il is go
ing to count for the democrats this
Ntdf we nave fnOfG CIupS IMAM I0S
republicans and We have the best ma
terial in the way Of speakers the coun-
try affords.
Il do not think that New York and
Indiana are any longer very doubtful
states. Things look mighty good il
West Virginia. California and Oregon
and I might say practically in all the
Western States, where the Japaner~
and other questions are crystalizing
strong democratic sentiment. As for
New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut
and Rhode Island, l am persuaded to
believe that the labor vote alone will
swing them into the democratic col
umn. There is no doubt about the
way the labor vote Is going this year
II you don't think I know what I'm
talking about look for the details of
that demonstration in Chicago and
consider demonstrations IN other sec
tons Of the country
In Ohio, we are putting up a strong
hight and We expect to lan1 the Buck
eye state this year. Clubs are being
organized in Illinois and Wisconsin
every day, and with the way things
looF in Iowa at this time we expect to
carry that state too. Colorado will
be In the democratic column by a
good majority Should yoI see Kan
sas IN the democratic lineup at the
end, don't be surprised The repub-
hcans are badly split IN in that
stronghold and We are making every
thing count.
I'VE believe the followers of Gov
ernor Johnson will once more place
him in Office in Minnest1 and that
Minnesota will be in the democratic
column. In addition TO the states
have mentioned, and others. which
have been republican. We rave TIE
most encouraging reports.
With the campaign NE are making
We feel that success is certain
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
PINE FOREST.
Special tc The journal


Pine Forest. Sept live have
been having fine weather for the past
few days and farmers are busiIy en-
gagged IN harvesting sweet potatoes and
hay.
There seems 20 be good prospects
for us getting the new hard road be
tween sections 10 and IL 10 the BeJi-
lsh hard road LandhoIderS arc max
ing out the deeds, giving the county
a right Of way 30 feet wide. This
road will be quite an advantage to all
the farmers in and around Pine For
est, also to those who use the ole
Muscogee road
The special services in the Metho-
dist church were very successful
About Is members were added to that
church.
There are special services now
being held in the Baptist church BY
MesSrs- Senterftt and Rice, OF Per
sscola- Meetings every day al 10: 30
and $50 p n until further notice.
The Misses Helena and HargareJ
Webb and brother, CUTLER Webb. spent
Sunday as the guests OF Mr.. Snowden
and family.
Mr.. Homer Diamond spent Sunday
in Beulah
Mr. Robert Davis. of Pensacola
was out attending the meetings in the
Baptist church here Wednesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
The Weeds
Are to Be Cut CD

The board of public works is to
be congratulated
If the orders given to the street
superintendent at Wednesday nigat's
meeting of the board are carried out.
The Journal called attention again
TO the weed nuisance, and the board
acted at once-that is, it gave orders
for action by instructing the superin-
tendent of streets to have all the
unsigbtly and unsaaitary weed jun
giles cut down and removed.
The Journal would like to say to
the board. well done. tnou good and
faithful servant"
We would like 10 be able 10 commend
the board of works now and hereaf-
ter for its progressiveness, public
spiritedness and unfaltering devotion
10 duty. Nothing would please us better
than to eulogize the board for its
splendid work on behalf of the peo-
pie, but
In the light of past experience, We
think it advisable to withhold judg-
ment.
We are not sure whether the board
really means it, or is only, to use a
modern phrase. "jollying."
The board may be really awake,
and again it may not And we don't
like to take chances.
If the superintendent isn't taken i'll,
and If the appropriation doesn't run
out. and il the necessary labor can
be procured. and if the weeds have
not been eaten by the festive town
COW. and If frost doesn't beat the board
10 il, the weeds are to be cut, and
The Journal will rejoice. and the pop
uisce will indulge in fulsome lattery
of so able an institution as our muni-
cipsl government.
But, as we say
NOT YET. BUT SOON"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
TALLAHASSEE.
Special 70 The Journal.

Tallahassee, Sept. 17-Hon. H. c.
Crawford returned from North Caro-
lima Wednesday afternoon with the
body of his wife. Anna. who died at
AsheYillc last Monday morning.
Mrs Crawford had been great in
valid during many previous months,
suffering from tuberculosis, and had
gone TO Asheville hoping that the
mountain air would prove beneficial.
About six weeks ago her husband was
photographed to her bedside, and there
he remained until her death.
Mrs. CraWfoTd's life was that of a
devoted Christian. Her deeds of char
ity were many, and, so far as her
strength allowed, she was always
ready to spend herself for the good
of her fellowman. She was promi-
nent not only in church work. but
also as a members of the Kings
Daughters Association and the Wo-
mans Club, serving as secretary in
both bodies until increasing i'll health
forced her TO resign all active in
tereSt-
In her home the gentle strength of
her character was felt always for
good, and her large family OF sons
and daughters have had the ines
Unable blessing OF having been
The impressive funeral service was
held Wednesday afternoon at four
O'Clock at Trinity Methodist church
of which Mrs Crawford had been q
consistent member for eighteen years.
In the absence OF the regular pastor
Rev. I. S. Patterson, the service was
conducted by, Rev. J. Edgar Wilson
presiding elder of the Tallahassee dis
trict, assisted by Rev J. +. Wood
ward, junior pastor of Trinity
Gov y. B. Broward. Hons. W. V.
Knott, W NJ. Holloway. W. H. Ellis,
B. E. McLin, A. c. Groom. r. Hudson
Burr, N A. Bitch and John i. MoT-
gan, Judge T. NJ. Shackleford and
Justice r. Z. Taylor and J. r. Whit
field acted as honorary paIlbeareTs.
The active pallbeaTeTs were MessTs.
A a. MuTPhTee, f c. Lewis, c 3.
Gwynn, May Walker. C W Saxon, R
J. Evans, L. A Perkins and c. A Fin
ley.
The Offices at the capitol were
closed from noon on Wednesday until
today. and all places of business were
closed during the hour of the funeral
A large concOurse of friends assem-
bIed at the church and followed the
sad procession TO the cemetery-
The sympathy OF the entire com
munity goies out to the beTeaved Ilus-
band aud children Of these last there
are four sons aud two daughters. The
two eldest sons. William Bloxham
editor and manager of the Evening
News. and John T c. a rising young
lawyer. both live IN Pensacola, while
the two youngest, Henry Clay, JF-,
and George Gwynn- live here with
their father and two sisters. Gene
We've and Gladys. Mrs W. A CHS
holm of Atlanta, a sister of the de-
ceased. was with Mr.. Crawford at the
time of his Eife's death, and accom-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

shocked, as he had no intimatiOp that
his father was other than enjoying
good health He will leave this morn
ing for Gainesville.
DR.. Marsh was born near Chicago
IN 1S4l, and about nine years ago
came to Pensacola where he made his
residence, though being absent for a
year or more on one or two occasions.
He made many friends in the city,
who regretted to see him depart for
Gainesville, where about eight months
ago he was placed in charge of the
Odd Fellows sanitarium, established
there during the past year. He has
since that time had active charge OF
the sanitariUm.
The deceased is survived by a wife,
one daughter, who is in Gainesville
and two sons, F. w. Marsh, OF this
city, and Franklin C. Marsh, Of Michi-
gan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
NOTED SONS
Of OLD SOD
John Redmond and Other
Leaders Arrive in New
York.
a.. Associated Rresa.

New YORK, Sept 17.-John Z. Red
mond, the Irish leader in the house
Of commons. Joseph E Devliu, VI. p,
and John Fitzgibbon, who came TO this
country 20 attend the biennial con-
vention of the United Irish League at
Boston. were given a warm reception
on their arrival here.
When the steamer Oceanic reached
heI dock more than 100 members OF
the Irish League of New York were III
waiting. The party was escorted TO
the Hoffman house. where a formal
reception was rendered Mr.. Redmond
by the league. On Saturday Mr.. Red
mand will leave for Boston to attend
the convention
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
Special Session Called.

Governor HanIey has now made a
move, and it has struck terror to the
hearts of the republican bosses and
others, for he has done nothing more
than call a special session of the Iegis-
lature for the purpose of passing this
unit law or settling the question prior
to the November election. This will
put the republican legislature, and
Incidentally the party of the state. IN
the position of either carrying out
the platform promises. 10 their dis
gust. or of else ignoring the platform
wllch they would like to do if they
dared.
You can see from this alone how
the republicans stand in the state, and
10 add united democratic partv with
Bryan and Kern stronger tnan ever he
fore and Kern adding strength to the
flcket- l do not see why democrats
should not win"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
HEARST PARTY
IS INVITED
By Associated Press.

New Orleans, Sept. 1.-THE conf
mittee in charge of A two days festi-
val which will be held here next Sat
urday and Sunday for the purpose of
raising funds to assist in the building
a monument TO Jefferson Davis la this
city. today wired an invitation to W
r. Hearst Thomas L. Hisgen and John
Temple Graves to be the guests of the
FESTIVAL on Sunday The IndeDcud-
ence party candidates and supporters
are expected TO arrive in New Orleans
on that day: preparatory TO campaign
speeches 10 be made here on Mondav.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
SPECIAL STORM
WARNING ISSUED
By Associated PrLss.

New Orleans, Sept. 1.-THE wealth
er bureau today issued the following
special warning:
Northwest storm warning $50 a.
m, Texas coast Disturbance in west
gulf will probably move northw ward
and cause brisk to high northerly
winds today and tonight.
Advisory warning Louisiana and
Mississippi coast: disturbance in the
west gulf moving north ward will cause
brisk and probably high northeast
winds today and tonight. Small craft
should be on the alert"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

panied him to Tallahassee in order to
be present at the funeral.
Misses Mary and Lila Lewis. Ber-
she Meginniss, Sarah Spears, Annie
Ames and Mr. W. o. Ames are among
the recent arrivals from ST. Teresa
They report pleasant weather, good
fishing and general good times this
summer at this popular old resort on
James Island.
Mrs. Edmon,iscn and daughter. Miss
Jessie Edmondson, returned Saturday
from Chattanooga They have been
spending several weeks on Lookout
Mountain enjoying the crisp, cool
weather and the absence of mos1uI-
toes.
Mr.. Joseph A ETmondson is spend
ing two weeks vaction in New York
Miss Marie Mcconnell has returned
to Tallahassee to again take I'D her
work as teacher of the city kindergar-
ten
Mrs Byars and little son, Carthan.
are home again after a pleasant sum-
mer spent at Chattanooga, Tenn
Miss Henrietta AmeS has had a
most delightful vacation with friends
in New York and Maine, and is home
again looking well and feeling in good
shape TO begin her duties as teacher
in the Leon county grammar school.
The Tallahassee Hardware Com
pany went into voluntary bankruptcy
yesterday.
Miss Anna z. Charles will leave
this week for a long visit TO friends in
the north.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

to do so before the end of the cam
psign.
Now the conditions of Indiana, Just
at the present time, are something
like this: The state platform of the
democratic party calls for a township
unit on the liquor question, mr. in other
words for local option for each town
ship, this being on the theory of local
government The republicans then
came along and inserted a county unit
in their Platform. hoping TO actch
votes without it ever being enacted
into law Governor HsnIey is hon
estly in favor of suc1 a law, but the
bosses OF the party are evidently not
At least the move has been looked
upon nearly as political trick by
MANY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
Doctrines of Democracy

We boast that our safety rests upon the sover-
eighty of the people and that this makes Republic
the Samson of the ages. But has not Samson been
shorn of his locks while yet he slubers with the bal
lot in his hand? Is not the Rip Van Wrinkle of popu-
lar government lost in the Catskill Mountains of
tralisrn? Has he drunk deep from the drug of
indifference? Is he sleeping long his rights
and will he some day.rise up from his trance to
find the gunstock of liberty rotted from the barrel
his side and nothing but the skeleton of national hap
piness lying at his feet?-Hon. Robert L. Taylor of
Tennessee May 10, 1908
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
ATTEMPT MADE TO
MURDER A PRIEST
By Associated Press

New York, Sept IA man found
unconscious in Central Park with a
bullet wound in the back of his head
during the night. was identified today
as Roman Catholic priest from San
uago, Santo Domingo, Arturo Arseni-
clio by name. He arrived here a few
weeks ago with several companions,
all OF whom are said to have left the
country this morning on German lin
or The police incline to the theory
of an attempt at murder II is said
that the priest and his friends were
involved in revolutionary plots in
their home country
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
FEARS FOR
THE SAFETY
Of Steamship Aeon, Seventy
Two Days Out From FRS
co, Entertained.
BY Associated Press.

Honolulu, Sept. 1.-THE British
steamer Mariana, which arrived here
yesterday from Brisbane, Australia, re-
ports that nothing was seen of the
missing steamer Aeon, despite the
fact that a sharp lookout was kept
throughout the entire trip.
The Aeon sailed from San Francisco
July 6, seventy-two days ago for Aus
tralia, and as nothing has been heard
from the vessel since sailing, grayest
fears for its safety are entertained.
Insurance today is quoted at 80 per
cent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
RUSSIAN SCHOOL FACULTY
DECLINES RESPONSIBILITY
BY Associated Press.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 17-The chan
ceilOr of St. Petersburg University
Professor Ivaovic Bergman, ana the
vice chancellor FedoT AIexandrovic
Braun. have resigned from the insti-
tuition. The faculty OF the University
has sent a collective declaration TO
the minister of education stating that
his recent reDTessivc measures against
professors and students endangeT
peace AT the University and declines
TO accept the responsibility for disor-
derS that may occur
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

Burglars over in Jacksonville evil
IDENTIFY intend TO go we'll dressed They
robbed merchant tailor store one
night this week taking away sixteen
suits of clothes and cloth for seven
teen more, besides nine pair of trous-
ers- How they managed to get AWAY
with so much booty without being seen
is the mystery that is puzzling the DO
lice department.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
DISPOSED OF MANY CASES.
CouTtnartial of Russian Social Dem
ocrats is Concluded.

St Petersburg, Sept 17.-At tho
conclusion of courtmartial of mem
bers of the St. Petersburg Social Dem
OCTatS yesterday on the charge OF con-
spring to overthrow the government,
eight of the defendants were SEN
fenced 10 various terms of imprison-
ment to hard labor. eight TO exile, four
TO Imprisonment in the fortress and
eleven were acquitted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
NOT YET. BUT SOON

The formal notification of John
Temple Graves of his nomination as
the candidate, on the independence
party ticket. for vice-president watch
took place in Atlanta few days ago
calls to mind the fact that very few
ceremonies of the kind have occurred
in any southern city since about the
middle of the last century.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

II is a peculiar political situation
they have now in New York where the
present governor and lieutenant gov
eEnor are rival candidates for the
governorship TO be voted for in the
coming election Such a turn Il some
thing altogether unique even in New
York politics
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

1t is possibly just as we'll that
Postmaster Blodgett at Atlanta should
be permitted to stay till the new DEM
ocratic administration makes a change
all around.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18
FINDS SERIOUS OBJECTION
Muiai Hafid Thinks Some Portions Of
Franco-SpanisI1 Note Useless.
By Associated Press.

Paris, Sept IA special dispatch
from TaDgieT says that El-Mendhi.
representative of Nulsi Hafd. is favor
ably impressed with the Franco-Spsn-
ism note as a whole. but finds that the
condition of the disavoWaI of the holy
war is useless. He considers that 4
treaty between two NATIONS in which
one is forbidden 10 make war against
the other Is childish and illogical
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-18

Tie nation would perhaps be better
satisfied if Murphy and McCarren
were both eliminated from the politi-
cal perspective. The democracy GER
tainly would be better of.