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The Irish standard., 1908-08-15
Progressive Winnjneo.

Statistics show that Winnipeg 10
now the fourth largest manufacturing
city OF Canada, and those who have
studied the benevolent economic con-
ditions which must control her future
see repetition Of the history of St.
Louis or Chicago before the capital
city of Manitoba.
In 1902 the city Of Winnipeg had a
population Of 4s,411 at the opening
OF the present year the official figures
were $4,000. In that same year FIVE
years ago the total assessable prop
erty Of the city amounted TO $2S,615,-
80 and in 1907 had jumped to s1O6..
$4,000. In the same space of time
the bank clearings increased from
$1S8,370,0OO in 1902 to $3.50, 667 900 in
1907.-Cement Age
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15
The Greatest Blunders Of My Life.


Here are some "Blunders," written
by five hundred men and to be found
in the crerar Library: 3 is,
THE greatest blunder of my life
was gambling"
When l left my church and moth
err"
first learned to smoke
when I left school before 1 was
past the fourth grade.'
Did not stick to my trade"
Was to fool away my time when
at school"
Not keeping my position, but grew
slack in my work."
Reading worthless books"
Thinking that my boss could not
dc without me-
Refused a steady position with
good firm
Would not hearken to the advice
of older people"
Not saving my money when l was
youns."
Beating some one out of money"
Did not stick to anything
Careless about religious duties
Did not take care Of my money"
The greatest blunder of my life
was not accepting Christ and thereby
avoiding many sorrows caused by
serving Satan"
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15
The Quiet Life.

1t Is reported in the Abilene papers
that a young man from South Dickin-
son in writing to tho County Supetin-
said; "Will YOU find me a
boarding place" 7 would like private
place. away from the girls and fies'
The Owncr--Ee careful of that
trunk, will YOU"
The Pnrter-Surc, II you're not
careful of these cheap trunks they will
be smashed before YOU know it,
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15
Pronounced Bad,
made a bad break today"

Il made bad break today"
"How was that?"
There is Chicago woman visiting
Julia Dean and while was there this
afternoon she insisted upon talking
about Gerty. Pretty soon asked her
II Gerty was her daughter. You should
have seen her fare mp. And then l
somehow found out she meant Goaty."
"Who?"
ooh, you know-the great German
author. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15

granted in return for money contribut-
ed to debauch elections. What can be
expected when official authority is
turned over to the representatives of
those who first furnish the sinews of war
and then reimburse themselves out of
the pockets of the taxpayers?
Fasting In Wilderness Necessary.
So long as the Republican party re-
mains in power. 1t is powerless to re-
generate itself. 1t can not attack wrong
doing in high places without disgracing
many of its prominent members, and it,
therefore. uses opiates instead of the
surgeons knife. Its Indicators construe
each Republican victory as an indorse-
ment of their conduct and threaten the
party with defeat If they are interfered
with. Not until that party passes through
period of fasting in the Wilderness,
will the Republican leaders learn to
study public questions from the stand
point of the masses. Just as with in
dividuals, the cares of this world and
the deceitfulness of riches choke the
truth so in politics, when party lead
ers serve far away from home and are
not in constant contact with the voters.
continued party success blinds their eyes
to the needs of the people and makes
them deaf to the cry of distress.
Publicity as to Campaign contribu.
tions.
An effort has been made to secure legis-
lation requiring publicity as to campaign
contributions and expenditures; but tho
Republican leaders. even in the face OF
an indignant public. refused to consent
to a law which would compel honesty in
elections. When the matter was brought
up in the recent Republican national
convention. the plank was repudiated by
a vote of $50 to 81. Here, too, Mr. Taft
has been driven to apologize for his con-
vention and to declare himself in favor
of a publicity law; and yet. if you will
read what he says upon this subject you
will find that his promise falls far short
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15

the cause Of the people on this subject.
The subject was ignored by the Republic
can national convention in 1900; 1t was ig-
nored in 1904 and the proposition was
explicitly repudiated in 1908. for the re-
cent Republican national convention. by
. vote of s66 to ia, rejected the plank
Endorsing the popular election of SEN
ators-and this was done in the conven-
ton which nominated Mr. Taft. few dele
gates from his own state voting for the
plank
Personal inclination Not Sufficient.
In his notification speech, the Repub-
lican candidate. speaking Of the cleo
ton of senators by the people. says:
personally. 7 am inclined to favor it,
but 1t is hardly party question" What
is necessary to make this a party ques-
ton? When the Democratic convention
vote, and the Republican convention re-
tects the proposition by a vote of seven
Endorses a proposition by unanimous
to one does 1t not become an issue be-
tween the parties? Mr. Taft can not re-
move the question from the arena of pol
itcs by expressing personal inclination
toward the Democratic position. For
several years he has been connected with
the administration. What has he ever
said or done to bring this question before
the public? What enthusiasm has he
shown in the reformation of the sem
ate? What influence could he exert in
behalf of a reform which his party has
openly and VIGOROUSLY condemned in its
convention, and to which he is attached
only by belated expression Of personal
inclination?
Tho Gateway to other Reforms.
Shall the people rule?" Every remedial
measure of national character must run
the gauntlet Of the senate The presi-
dent may personally incline toward a
reform; the house may consent to IT,
but as long as the senate obstructs the
reform, the people must wait The pres
ident may heed a popular demand; the
house may yield to public opinion; but as
long as the senate is defiant, the rule Of
the people Is defeated. The Democratic
platform very properly describes the pop
way to other national reforms" Shall We
open the gate. or shall we allow the ex-
plotting interests to bar the way by the
control of this branch OF the federal leg
islature Through a Democratic victory
and through q Democratic victory only,
can the people secure the popular cleo
ton of senators. The smaller parties are
unable to secure this reform: the Repub-
lican party. under its present leadership,
is resolutely opposed to it; the Democrat
ic party stands for 1t and has boldly de-
manded 1t. II / am elected to the presi-
dency. those who are elected upon the
ticket with me will be, like myself,
pledged to this reform. and ] shall con-
vene congress in extraordinary session
Immediately after Inauguration, and ask,
among other things. for the fulfillment
Of this platform pledge.
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15

Policies Of the Republicans Come In
for Bitter Criticism in the Speech
OF Acceptance-DecIares Country
Needs Change In Ruling Party
Publicity for Campaign contribu-
tons, He Says, Is Democratic Idea
MOT Foe to Wealth Honestly
Acquired-f Elected, Promises
Justice to All.
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15
Why No Railroad legislation

For ten years the Interstate Commerce
Commission has been asking for an en-
largement Of its powers, that it might
prevent rebates and determinations, but
Republican senate and Republican
house OF representatives were unmoved
by its entreaties. In 1900 the Republican
national convention was urged to indorse
the demand for railway legislation, but
its platform was silent on the subject.
Even in 1901, the convention gave no
pledge to remedy these abuses. When
the president finally asked for legislation,
he drew his inspiration from three Demo-
cratic national platforms and he received
more cordial support from tce Democrats
than from the Republicans. The Republ-
cans in the senate deliberately defeated
several amendments offered by Senator
LaFollette and supported by the Demo-
crats-amendments embodying legislation
asked by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. One of these amendments au-
thorized the ascertainment of the val
ue of railroads This amendment was not
only defeated by the senate. but 1t was
overwhelmingly rejected by the recent
Republican national convention and the
Republican candidate has sought to res
cue his party from the disastrous results
Of this act by expressing himself, in a
qualified way, in favor Of ascertaining
the value of the railroads.
over-lssue Of Stocks and Bonds.
Mr.. Taft complains of the over-issus
Of stocks and bonds Of railroads for
the unlawful enriching of directors and
for the purpose of concentrating the
control of the railroads under one man
agement." and the complaint is we'll
founded. But, with president to point
cut the evil. and q Republican congress
to correct it. we find nothing done for
the protection Of the public. Why? MY
honorable opponent has, by his confess
sion. relieved me Of the necessity Of fur
nishing proof: he admits the condition and
he can not avoid the logical conclusion
that must be drawn from the admission.
There Is no doubt whatever that a large
majority Of the voters of the Republic
can party recognize the deplorable situ-
alton which Mr.. Taft describes; they rec
ognize that the masses have had but lit
tie influence upon legislation or upon
the administration of the government,
and they are beginning to understand the
cause For generation, the Republic
can party has drawn its campaign funds
from the benefciaries Of special legisla-
ton. Privileges have bsen pledged and
The Irish standard., 1908-08-15

Popular Election of Senator's.
Next to TIL corrupt use Of money, the
present method of electing United States
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

IN READINESS
CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION HAS
COMPLETED ALL ARRANGE
MENTs FOR THE BIG EVENT
OF MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
TORCHES ARRIVED YESTERDAY

Everything is. in readiness for the
Mardi Gras festivities Monday and
Tuesday, and it is expected that the
events which will occur on these
two days will exceed in spIendor any
thing Of this character ever under
taken in Pen sacola.
Yesterday the association received
a large shipment of torches and fire.
works, which had been shipped sew
eral weeks ago, and had been delayed
in transit. The non-arriyal of the
Shipment caused much annoyance,
especially as the time for the parade
was drawing near, but yesterday the
members of the association were re
Ieved when the shipment arrived at
the local depot and was transferred
to the carnival sheds.
The fourteen handsome floats have
been completed and are ready for
the grand pageant Tuesday night
Artist Webber's work this year will
show to even better advantage than
heretofore.
The association will tomorrow an
nounce the formation of. the parade
upon the arrival of King Priscus. and
also the route Of this parade and the
one OF Tuesday night
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
A lot of old newspapers:
tied up in neat bundles for
sale, SC a bundle, at The Jour-
nal office.
Predictina by Bones.

Is it not strange that, although the
Transyaal has been conquered by
whites since 1886. the belief in Kaffir
doctors and their wiZarding has not
died out? Nearly every old Kafhr has
always with him a bag of bones
knuckles and joints of animals. With
these he pretends to be able to fore
tell the future. He throws the do
los" as they are called, and then reads
out the omens. Should white man
wish to confer with the oracle he must
throw The bones himself have
known, says Transvaal traveller,
many whites who firmly believe in the
ability OF the Kaffr doctor to cure
them from sundry ills. and I have
been informed that i'll Rhodesia the
kaff1r doctors save many whites from
the ravages of the terrible fevers that
rage there in addition to coping sue
cessfully with the toothac1e and other
fills.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

same effect.
The ingredients are inexpensive and
can be purchased without trouble at any
good drug store. To avoid substitution of
some inferior pine product for the Virgin
Oil of Pine, it is better to purchase each
separately and mix them at home.
The genuine Virgin Oil of Pine is put
up for dispensing, only in 1s-ounce walls,
each vial securely sealed in a round
wooden case with an engraved wrapper
showing plainly the name-Virgin Oil of
Pine compound pure. guaranteed under
the Food and Drugs Act of June so, 1906,
Serial No. 451, prepared only by Leach
Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Be sure
to get the genuine, as the oil sold in
bulk and cheap limitations put out to re-
semble Virgin Oil of Pine in name and
style OF package are Ineffective, being
largely composed of distillation of pine
needles, or leaves, instead of from the
pine tree proper.
These pine needle oils are not intended
for internal use, and when taken inter
nally usually cause nausea. Their use
soap and similar purposes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
Havoc Wrought by Plague
Almost Inconceivable

The casual observer does not know OF
the havoc wrought by the white plague
in the homes Of this city. Its work is
quiet, but none the less terrible.
The public should awaken to the de-
rnand upon it for sympathy and support.
There is no doubt that consumption can
be eliminated II the people viii join in
the efforts of the anti-tuberculosis So
cieties. Much has been accomplished and
complete success is certain If the people
themselves will help.
The first duty of rankind to itself is
to guard in every way possible against
the deadly germ. Neglect OF even an or
binary cough or cold is dangerous. as the
resulting irritation of the lungs renders
them sore and especially receptive to the
tubercular germ.
To break up cold quickly and cure
any cough that is durable, there is moth
ing so effective as a mixture of two
ounces of gfycerine. half ounce Virgin
OIL of Pine and eight ounces of good
whisky. Mix thoroughly and take a tea
spoonful every four hours. Five ounces
Of tncture of Cinchona compound can be
used instead of the whisky with the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
CROWDS ARE
ARRIVING HERE
BIG INCREASE IN THE PAssEN.
= GER TRAFFIC OVER THE LOUIS
VILE & NASHVILLE TO PEN.
SAcoLA-MANY VISITORS ARE
NOW IN THE CITY FOR MARDI
GRAS.

Mardi Gras visitors have begun to
arrive, and although the first day of
the festivities is two days distant
the city already contains a large
number of visitors, who have been
arriving on every train entering the
city since Wednesday, when the
cheap rates to Pensacola from all
points south of the Ohio river were
1naugurated by all railroads in the
Southeastern Passenger Association.
There has been q big increase in
passenger traffic over the Louisville
& Nashville during the past few days,
and this was particularly noticeable
yesterday and Thursday night, when
each train arriving was crowded.
While hundreds of visitors have al
ready reached the city the biggest
crowds Will not arrive until SUNDAY
and Monday, although it is expected
that the trains today will be packed.
Inc indications are that by Far the
largest number of visitors ever to
come to Pensacola on such an occa-
sion will be here Monday and Tues
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
LiNCOLNS JOKE.
Fixing tho Responsibility Fer the Less
of Harpers Ferry.

Fixing tho Responsibility Fer the Less
of Harpers Ferry.
President Lincoln's Jokes, especially
when perpetrated in connection with
grave matters, usually had a purpose
In them. After Lee had taken Har-
pers Ferry the president, realizing how
great calamity It was to the north
ern arms, determined If possible to fix
the responsibility for the loss of the
important position.
Halleck was summoned, but did not
know where the blame lay. every
weE," said Lincoln, ''I'Il ask General
Schenck." The latter could throw no
light upon the question, further than
to say that he was not to blame. MIL
roy was the next to be called to the
presence Of the commander in chief
and to enter plea Of mot guilty"
Hooker was next given hearing. and
Fighting Joe" made very emphatic
disclaimer of all responsibility.
Then the president assembled the
four generals in his room and said to
them: Gentlemen, Harpers Ferry was
surrendered and none OF you, it seems,
is responsible. / am very anxious to
discover the man who is" After strid-
ing across the room several times the
president suddenly threw up his bow
ed head and exclaimed: 81 have it!
know who is responSbler'
"Who, Mr.. President; who Is it,"
asked the distinguished quartet as they
looked anxious, if not troubled.
Gentlemen said the president,
with a meaning twinkle in his eye,
General Lee is the man.
There was a lack Of mirth In the
laugh created, and the four generals
took their departure with a determine
ton that they would not again be
placed under suspicion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
BIC SHIPMENT
Of MAHOGANY
FIRST CARGO FROM AFRICA TO
BE BROUGHT TO PENSACOLA ON
THE STEAMER CHEsWIck.
WHICH is NOW
is FOR MENGLE & CO., OF LOUIS.
WILLIE.

The largest cargo of mahogany ever
shipped through this port is now due
in the British steamer Cheswick.
The cargo consists of 1,450 logs of
large mahogany from the gold coast
of Africa. This shipment is the first
from the east to come to Pensacola
The wood will go to the large furniture
firm in Louisville, c. c. Mengle & Co.
When the Ship is unloaded she will
load phosphate rock for Nantes and
cotton for Bremen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
HONOLULU JAPANESE WILL
ENTERTAIN EVANS'S FLEET
Special to The Journal.

Honolulu, Feb. 2S-The Japanese
of this island are preparing to enter:
tain Rear Admiral Evans's feet should
1t come to this port.
Former Queen Liliuokalani has
the spot ON which King Kane
hameka made his final conquests Nof
the islands by an appropriate flag
raising ceremony.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

turpentine and by-products from pine
wood.
Ire father of Mr.. Warwan recent
~ patented a process, whicE, it is
claimed, is one of the best sald most
inexpensive for extracting tar, tur-
peEtine and all the by-products from
pine wood. and it is the intention to
either establish a plant here or 20 ar
range for the shipment OF pine wood
from districts adjacent to this city to
Toledo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
SHIPMENT Of
LIGHT WOOD
z. q. WARWAN HERE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF GETTING INFOR-
MHTION--MAY ESTABLISH A
PLANT HERE FOR EXTRACT
ING TURPENTFNE FROM PINE
WOOD.

G. Grosyener Daw, secretary of the
Commercial Club of Montgomery, ac-
companied by z. b. Warwan, Of To-
ledo, Ohio, are in the city making an
investigation OF the cost of shipment
Of pine wood from Pensacola 10 To-
ledo, and also looking up a location
for plant which may be established
here for the purpose of extracting tar,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

A lot Of old newspapers.
tied up in neat bundles for
sale, &c a bundle, at The Jour.
nal office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

Chinese thoroC-hf0re is the exact
reverse OF ours in shape, the middle
part being considerably higher than
the two pavementS on each side. In
the rainy season. If a vehicle should
slip. the occupants run considerable
risk of being Smothered in the aceu-
INFLATED mud and water.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

The Hindoos consider their dead as
sacred and do not allow them to be
handled by alien hands. the nearest
male reIative-son. father or brother
preparing the body. for burial, and If
there be none Of these relatives son
is adopted by the family for the pur-
n0So
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
For Rheumatic Sufferers.

The quick relief from pain afforded
by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm
makes it favorite with sufferers from
rheumatism, sciatica, lame back, lum-
bago, and deep-seated and muscular
pains. For sale by all druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

A lot of old newspapers
tied up in neat bundles for
sale, SC a bundle, at The Jour
nal office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29
MORSE CAN'T SEE
GRAND JURY, MINUTES
BY Assoeiats1 Press.

New York, Feb. 2S:-Justice Dow
ling, today denied permission for
Charles w. Morse to inspect the
minutes of the grand jury which re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes
the cause. Used the world over to CIlre
a Cold in one day. E. w. Groves sigma
tCre on box 25e.-=--
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

\ A lot of old newspapers,
tied up in neat bundles for
sale, SC a bundle, at The Jour-
nal office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-29

Gently indicted him in the banking
cases
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Having recently purchased the Waldstein brick buildings at 307-9-ll East Third avenue, I am now moving my office into this property. My busi- ness has so grown ill the last few months that I am obliged to have more room. l alu also on my own land and i'll my own house.
 Those who desire to purchase lots ill the several additions I own. will find me ever ready to carefully ex- plain terms and show the property
 Remember at the Nos. 307-5-ll East Third avenue. you will find my office after the 18th.
 WNf. BURKE, Real Estate Agent
 12-12d In.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20

which follows the lumber camps. The average secretary is a sleuth. He tracts his prey to it's lidinS place Every week little meetings are held in a faSman's shanty, an engineers ca boose, q coal anime, q battleship, or the bull pen of street car barn.
 Sometimes the Young Mems Chris tian association follows the flag {: sometimes it goes ahead. It is in Cuba, with president Palma as a charter lnember; and in Hawaii and the Philippines. About 300 .Ameri cans and natives entel. the Manil; building every day; and several agents travel through the army, camps, scattering books and maga- zines among the Iomesick boys.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
GABE MEYER FOR
 REELECTION AS ALDERMAN

Alderman Gabe Meyer, of the Fourth ward, announces himself in to days Graphic as q candidate for re. election from that precinct. His can didacy is subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held in this city on January 12. Mir. Meyer has represented the Fourth ward in an able manner and his carefulness and good business qualifications are alone an endorsement. He is q candidate for a second term and his claims are worthy of consideration at the hands of the voters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
A Sp!endidly Equipped Plant

The White Star Laundry is one oi the finest laundries in the South. as we'll as one of the best equipped. It turns out all work first class, guaran. teed in every particular. Especial at tention is paid to mangled or flat work which this plant in especially pre- pared to handle, and turns out in good shape and promptly. All work is called for and delivered. Mir. A $ Oldham is the man behind tn, gun" at this place, and he docs things" to the entire satisfaction ol his customers and all who have Zeal ings with himx
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20

spend the holidays with relatives else where. The Southbound Cotton Belt train carried a large delegation of girls and boys through Pine Bluff yes terday, They were returning from schools and colleges to their various homes to spend the holidays with home folks. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20

Miss Alice Pipkin, of Paragould, Ark. is in the city visiting Mss Read ma Dansby at No. 51S South Dive street. She will remain here until Wednesday. Miss pipkin is attending Henderson college.