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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

The Havana dry dock, which Is
one Of the most important and yalu.
able inherltances Of the Government
Of the United States from the Govern.
ment Of Spain, as a consequence Of
the war Of 1898, IL now one OF the
hxtures OF the Pensacola pavy yard.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

II you want 10 find the best possible
Investment for some money, you would
watch the CLASSIFIED ads. II you have
an opportunity" to offer, be sure that
Jour classified ad. win be read by PEG.
pie who are looking for an investment.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

II the Panama canal continues to
raid the United States terASury, we
may be reduced to the necessity Of
sitting up strawberry festivities and
hot SupperS to keep the dirt flying in
the dIggin's.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14
THE FARMERS iNsTrTUTE. /.

The importance 70 the farmer, hor
tlculturist and stoekman d the farm
ers Institutes Thesun fears, judgini
from the small attendance at the re
cent meeting held ins tbs city, is no
yet funny appreciated but the time viii
come when these meetings will be full
Of this class of.pe6bie, and these in
dustries, which form a part of the
backbone OF the country, will be great
ly enhanced through the practical
suggestions gained by them.
The purpose of the farmers insti
tutes, which are held throughout the
State, is to educate the farmer, fruit
grower and stockman TO something
practical and Notwithstanding, to
dse the expression. which will cause
two blades to grow where only one
grew before, and when these points
are learned and put into practice, the
farmer and the country will be bet
ter of. -
It Is gratifying to note that, Of those
who did attend the recent meeting
here the great majority were OF the
energetic, ambitious nature. They
appreciated the benefits which might
be derived from the advice OF such
prominent speakers as those in charge
of the arrangements induced to come
here, and one farmer related to The
Sun that 1t was the most beneficial
meeting, OF any kind, he had ever at
tended, because It was intended to as
slst him. In producing more with the
same amount Of energy, and labor, and
that he intended to carry out the lines
as set down by the various speakers
whom he heard.
? While Alachaa county has a'number
Of progresAive and successful men who
are farming along what they consider
practical lines-and they. are practical
IN comparison TO the. InaIority--there
is inuch 10 beslearned at these insti-
tutes. Much for the progressive farm
er to learn, and ell for the fellow who
10 trudging along In the same old way,
working himself and his stock to
death, without results more than a
scant living.
The, Sum Is glad to note the interest
being manifested by the progressive
farmer We are also glad to note that
such Stockmen az N. A. Callison and
3. H. GaitSkill are taking such q deep
interest In that department devoted to
as both these gentle
men have spent large sums Of money
In fine cattle, in an effort to bring the
standard Of cattle up 70 q high class.
and through their influence and the
OF other prominent cattle.
men, II 10 reasonable to believe that
the scrubby fiatwoods cattle will
eventually diminish, and In their
place will be those OF q much higher
grade and breeding.
y But we should not be discouraged at
the poor attendance at the last meet
ing. for the reason that the institute
was held at a season when those most
deeply interested were busy preparing
their stands for the coming crop.
Prof, p. H. Rolls and his assistants
who have been working faithfully for
the success Of the institutes through.
out the State should be commended
for their efforts. which. in the end,
are going to prove Of great benefit and
profit TO those who have the energy to
attend the. meetings and take advant.
age Of the opportunities suggested by
mem who know their business along
practical and scientific lines,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

Hon. John 8, Beard OF Pensacola,
. candidate topI United States senatos.
hAip. VIII be IN Gainesville tomorrow
and address the people Of this locality
on a political line,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

II is decided by the board Of general
appraisers that corkS, capsules. labels.
wiring and envelopes 60 with the con.
tents OF bottles in lSvying duties.
This obligation does not extend to the
dFinker.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

The tariff rsformers have been in.
formed In Washington that there Is
little chance for them, Why should
there be- When II Is the open season
for predatory wealth" and when the
hunting Is good, why should there be
talk Of tariRg
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

All advsEiislng bills become due after Arst
appsahaacs.p Of advertisement. unless V'heTWise
Halpuiatsd IA contraet. ragties not known to us
atli bs required 70 pays for advertising In I'd,
Uenes. Address, THE DAILY RUN.
QANHavnLh VLA.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

Maine IL reputed to be a cold State,
but Morse Of ice fame gets the frost.
Test frost when he sees receivers dc.
manded for three Of HE steamship
lines. N
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

When your boarding house heads
your List Of personal annoyances, re-
sort to "ad-reading' for 9 while.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

me Twicea-wstk Sup Il an eight-paEe. forty
onlnnan paper, pnblIshed every Monday and
1hursdsy, and contains all the news Of the
Wssk, Ioeal, State and general, and will be
plaiisd, postage free, 70 any T4rt oftbs United
GtaiesOf cansaA, fpg SfDO assar-in advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-14

HaAdlas notices IN local column 10 cents line
~ sFss inssrtloa and cents for each additional
hsfsic4L .i
mater 'or display advertising made known on
OptlipatlOu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
RUNAWAY COUPLE ARE
 MARRIED ON THE TRAIN

E.4c. Jones. of Montgomery. formerly minister. but now engaged in busi- ness. although still retaining his mir- isterlal license, reports a rather un- usual case that took place on the L. & N. train yesterday.
 While quietly sitting reading. a stranger Approached and asked if he was not minister. It has been some time since MT. Jones has delivered q sermon and his garb these days aI- though quiet, Is not what would be called clerical, but some how the air has stuck to him and he pleaded guilty.
 The stranger told him that there was a runaway couple on the train who were very anxious to be married before they were overtaken or their absence. noted. they having boarded would be glad to perform the cere- nony. If the young people lad a license. The license was produced. and bore the mark of the Selma court.
 With all the people of the car crowd ed about and intensely interested. Mir. Jones was introduced to the young lady, Miss Vefa Gwynn, and then the soon-to-be groom was presented as Walter Etheredge.
 Mir. Jones remembered the service, even though 1t has been some time since he officiated at such a ceremony, and as the train blew for Blalook, he pronounced the ,henedfetion. At the station, the young couple left the train amid a shower of good wish es and If the eyes of some of the ladies on the train were a bit bright-well that Is just a way women have.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
A CABINET MEETING
OF THE ALABAM CONFERENCE OF
 EPwORTH LEAGUE.
Program For Next Conference League At Greenville Mapped 0ut--Presi- dent AIrey, of Mobile, Presided
 At Meeting.

cabinet meeting of the Alabama Conference Epworth League was held at the Court Street Methodist Churcn yesterday morning at g o'clock, in the interest of the next conference league to be held at Greenville next June. and to outline the work of tife several leagues of the State. The call for the meeting was issued by President Bruce Alrey. of Mobile, and he presid- ed at the meeting.
 The cabinet completed its work at noon and adjourned. The suggestions agreed upon for the conference at GreenvilIe in 1909, in the matter of program. were turned over to Presi- dent Alrey, who will get them Into shape.
 The following officers compose the cabinet:
 nile. Ala; G. A. Grant, first vice pres ident, Montgomery. Ala: Miss Edith B. Rice, second vice president, Selma. Ala: Miss Mary Skinner. third vice nresident, old Spring Hill. Ala; Miss AIma shanks, fourth vice president. csreenviIle, Ala; J. M Herlong. secre- tary. Fort Deposit. Ala: o M. Rabh. treasurer, Pine Apple. Ala; frs. H. T. Strout. superintendenc junior depart ment, Monroeviiie. Ala; Miss Anna Krassin, Epworth Era agent, Mt. Yer non Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
AsIATIC CHOLERA.
Three Hundred and Five Cases in st.
 Petersburg.

Three Hundred and Five Cases in st.
 Petersburg.
 St petersburR, Sept. l7.-Three hum dred and i've cases and 116 deaths from inc Asiatic cholera have been reported for the twenty.four hours ending at noon today.
 The municipal administrations are under fire from all sides for their crim ? inal inefficiency in handling the cpl demic and for their failure 10 make oSan,,ate nreparation for hospital, am- hnIsnce and sanitary services. AL though they had ample warning or the cou1Inr of the disease. no enectlve .taas ware taken to stamp out the sconrre. even the elementary precau- ttoos of disinfecting and cleaning were negIected. A recurrence of the out break in the spring m se,1,tshIs even nroportions is considered iheN'lS0'e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
golaaers Honae News.

Mountain Creek. Sept. t7-(SpeciaL) ) IA great religious a~akenig Is man ifesting itself at this place, under the forceful preaching of Evangelist J. W. Ray. services being held at the audito- rum at Ii a. m. and p. rn.. daily.
 The style of preaching Is unique, somewhat on the order of the late Sam Jones; he Is shaking up the dry bones" and handling the sinners with out xloyes--and q mighty tidal wave of enthusiasm Is spreading out to the far off hooks and corners, each service in- creasing in numbers and interest. so that the large hall Is filling to over flowing. but everybody Is earnestly in- yited to come to the meetings and room will be found for them.
 This is the first revival service ever held in the Soldiers Home" A good. Iv number of the old soldiers are in regular attendance. The services will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
REPUBLICAN RALLY
TAFT AND FoRAKER TO MAKE AD-
 DRESSES.
Nearby Towns of ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Will Send Marching Clubs to the Rally st
 Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Sept. 17.-Besides the ex- cursion trains filled with the personnel of the National League of Republican Clubs. which are scheduled to arrive here for the day and night celebration next Tuesday. 1t was predicted at<the by towns of Ohio. Kentucky and Indi- ana would swell the expected throng with many marching clubs.
 Among these will be clubs from In- dianapelis, Columbus, Middletown and Hamilton. Every Republican club or this city has been formally Invited to partIcipate. There will be a day meet ing Tn G A. R. Hall, and an evening rally in Music Hall, at which Senator Foraker will preside, make speech and introduce. Judge Taft, the principal sneaker of the. evening. Those Tn charge of the local arrangements said today the rally would eclipse anything of the kind previously attempted Tn the city.
 ton of the day at his private quarters working on the speeches he Is sched- uled to deliver through the Middle West and North. He announced that from this time until his departure this work would engross his attention to the exclusion of receiving callers or delegations. This announcement is taken to mean the practical abandon ment of the front porch campaign which was contemplated when he came to the city.
 During the short time the candidate spent at his offices at the Sinton Hotel today, he was visited by number of local politicians.
 William Mitchell. of Atlanta, Ga. Southern Representative of the Baltt- more and Ohio Railroad. consulted with Judge Taft today regarding his con- templated itinerary. through the South. Mir. Mitchell expressed the belief that with the well known reciprocity Of friendly feeling between Judge Tart and the South, a more extended itin- erary than that contemplated would be advantageous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
DERRICKS PUT
 TO LICENSES. City Preparing For Pro
 hibition. SOFT DRINKS ARE HIT HARD
SOFT DRINKS ARE HIT HARD
Permits on Their Sale Take Sensa-
 tional Flight.
gAsy Must Also Have Formuia' Fned With Health onee- Cigars, Banks and Billiards
 Increased.

More than half of the license sched- uie of the city of Montgomery was revised at the meeting of the finance committee of the city council held in the council chamber Wednesday night. Some of the licenses have been nearly doubled, and others have been subj stantialiy raised. Necessities were passed over almost In toto, but few were lifted triffe.
 Soft drinks were the ones that re- eeived the most careful attention and inc license on some of them was more than sextupled. Manufacturers of soft drinks that contain stimulants..s nar- cotics or other drugs, and bottlers of the same will be charged instead of the former $40 a new rate of $25o Another clause pertaining to soft drinks is that the manufacturer of each kind. and bottiers of the same, must. before they. can take out a license, submit the formula by which the drink Is made to the city health officer and city chemist and must re- ceive their approval before the drink can be sold in the city.
 The following licenses were mater ialiy changed:
 Abstract companies, from $75 to $fo0. Billiard rooms run as billiard rooms alone. from SIP to s25. Billiard rooms run in connection with other business. from s25 to $50. Cigar stores will have to pay but & few more dol- lars. from two to five. Cattle dealers from $50 to $10o. Banks will also be licensed at higher rate. but tho smaller ones will not be materially ef- fected.
 Many other businesses will be moro or less affected the change being made to reimburse the city for the income from alcoholics 1t will be deprived of in a few months.
 The revised schedule will be ready for publication In dts entirety by the end of the month and will go into effect October l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
Name Juggling by Recorder
 Ends in Wholesome Reparfee

My Gawd. boss. cantcher under stan? My name Ola: ain.t got no uther name"
 The name part being finally settled. the court proceeded:
 You are charged with stealing a skirt and some other garments from the people for whom you worked: ls t
 No. sir"
 Martha Gusse. another negresa. was called as q witness and testified she had seen Ola with the goods and the latter had told her where she got them.
 Do you want to ask the witness any auestions7" the court asked tna | prisoner. 'Yessir.' me4s Fire away"
 Martha. would you mine @oinl | cross the street an askin' Mr. alfler l to go ball for me" The court gasped. and piac& the bond at s250. Which amount, >er n long wait, not being forthcomM M@. nla was taken to a cell and ma&e cs ssa@ fortable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18

Her frantic desire for a new skirt placed Nellie Wilson, a negro woman, in a very unpleasant predicament yes- terday. She told Police Judge Baber she had two names. when she was questioned concerning charge against her of grand larceny.
 ''I calls myself Nellie Wilson. but my right name is Ola. :"
 ''Ola what?' asked the court. Jess Ola"
 You say your name Is Jessie Ola? No. sir; Ola by herself"
 Haven't you any second name7" "Yes. sir"
 Well, what is it7''
 The court was getting impatient. Nellie Wilson.
 The court lost It's patience and turn. cd the defendant over to Police Captair Smith.
 See what you can do," the Judge said,
 MT. Smith thought a moment. You say your name is just Ola hy itself?" lh
 "Dasall."
 "Ola Dasall?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
Look Out for Khorassan Doings
 About Time Of fhe State Fair

The Knights of Khorassan have an- nounced that on Octoebr 22 they will gather in this city for the purpose of showing about fifty trembling tyros a terrible time. It Is anonunced that Antares Temple No. 127 will have charge of the ceremonial and that it will be at once the biggest and best ever given.
 The above date was chosen in order that those votaries who live out of town might have the double advantage of the State Fair reduced rate trans portation and a chance to see the big show at the temple and the little one at the fair grounds at the same time.
 Though a detailed program has not as yet been arranged. c. H. Billings ley, who is chairman ot the committee m tvros. says that there Is sure to be a torchlight parade and banquet. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
 DECISION IS REVERSED.
Railroad Must Give All Shippers Sam
 Characterization Treatment.

Transportation Treatment.
 Richmond. Va, Sept. 17--Declaring that railroad must give all shippers the same transportation treatment whether 1t owns all or any part of the cars 1t carries. the United States Cir cult Court of Appeals today reversed the decision of the United States Cir cult Court of Maryland in. the suit of the Pfacafrn Coal Company against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad Companies, the Fairmount Coal Company and its allies. and thirty other coal companies.
 The complainants alleged that they were discriminated against in the dis tribution of coal cars by the defend ants. especially the Baltimore and Ohio. The lower court decided in favor of the defendants. Judge Pritchard deliver ing todays opinion held tl.at the in- terstate commerce law casts upon tho carrier the plain duty of furnishing a fair and equal distribution of car fa- cilities and this duty cannot be evaded by the carrier claiming that it is not the owner of portion of the cars car ried over its lines"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
EVANGELIST DUNN.

Interesting Sermon at Church of
 Christ on "Walking By Faith"
 At the tent meeting last night con ducted at the corner of Bainbrfdge and Jefferson Streets by Evangelist Dunn of the Church of Christ the sub ject was walking by Faith" Mir. Dunn showed that Christianity was not a matter of opinion but of faith. for without faith 1t is impossible to please God.
 Faith cometh by hearing, and hear ing by the word of Cod
 A large congregation was present to hear. the sermon and much interest was manifested.
 The subject for to-nights services will be Change of Heart, or Heartfelt Religion" The services will begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock and the pulp lie Is cordially invited to be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
Heauy Rains for Cotton Belt
 Slated for Next TlUo Days

cated for the next two or three days in the cotton belt"
 For the past two or three daya the good weather has been given full away and everything that looked threatening was scheduled by another route to the Atlantic Ocean. But enough of q good thing Is too mue.' The weather person feels that way about 1t. for he orders 1t to rain, and who doubts that 1t will not7
 Yesterday was very pleasant. The humidity ranged around 50 and the thermometer could get no higher In the tube than S2. while the general aver age for the day was 70.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18

Khorassans have by past performances demonstrated what they can do in t1a torchIight procession line. but the cons ing event 1t is touted, will surpass all previous efforts.
 The parade will be the opening fea- ture, then there will be the initiation ceremony. following which the newly made votaries will be entertained at q banquet. Everybody is invited to come to the parade. which is to pass along Dexter Avenue to the funeral music of a band robed in white.
 All of the prominent members will wear bright multi-colored robes and Turkish trophy caps, in striking con- trast to the striped clothing of the tyros, eact of whom will have ball and chain attachment, suggestive of ths mysteriously terrible things which will happen at the initiation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
STILL THEY COME.

Phone 256. Tatum and Robinson. Spanish. Mackerel, Fresh and Salt Water. Trout, Pompano. Snapper; Eggs. Oh ickens. and Butter; Crabs and 0ys- ters daily. Celery tKalamazoo). We offer special prices to the trade. hotels, restaurants and boarding houses, coun- try merchants.
 We solicit your patronage. Prompt delivery, kind treatment to all.
 Respectfully.
 TATUM & ROBINSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
rn proviae Bonds.

r.onstantinople, Sept lT.-Ih9 new r.o,,nciI off Ministers has been approved. The Council will provide for 4.7oo,ooO hounds Turkish (about s2o. .5eo,Oco) Sssrtne interest nominally at 4i-2 per csnt'. issue price Ss. with an option In favor of the bank of fifteen, days. dat ing from the sanetionins oy FarHa- ment This loan is Tor inimeaiate he- cessities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
ECHO HEARD
 NLETTERS Rev. W. B. Crumpton
 Writes MT. Dent. sAYsLATTER WAS @roo MANY Congratulations from Man Who Fought Congressman-to-be. Reply of Mir. Dent is Courteous, Di.- claiming Any HI wni Toward.
 Opponents in Recent Struggle.
SAYSLATTER WAS "TO0 MANY

There was a general interchange of good feeling between Rev. w B. Crumpton,- head of the Anti-Saloon League and Hon. s. H. Dent. Jr., yes- terday. Dr. Crumpton, who sfostered the fight against MT, Dent during the recent Congressional race, wrote him letter in which he congratulated the Congressman-to-be upon the splendid vote which he polled. He was also frank to confess that though he exert ed every honorable effort to defeat Mir. Dent. that gentleman proved to be too many for his man, and adds that he is now ready to support Mir. Dent and &C., cord him his co-operation in the work which as Congressman he will find to do.
 Mir. Dent in his answer expresses himself as being very grateful to Dr. Crumpton for his kind words, and adds that he entertains no i'll will towards anyone who espoused the cause of an- other candidate in the recent race. He als osays he was misunderstood by a number of ministers in the district, but 1t is his belief that time will rectify all differences.
 The two letters follow:
 Montgomery, Ala, Sept. Is, 1908. Hon. S. H. Dent, Jr.. Montgomery.
 Ala:
 Dear Sir-Excuse the liberty take. I do not remember ever to have met you. did my pest inAeVery nonorADle way to defeat you; but you were too many for my man. congratulate you on the splendid vote you received. I hope you may make one of Aiabama's greatest Congressman. with best wishes, am
 Yours truly,
 w. B. Crumpton."
 Mir. Dents Reply.
 Tn response to this Mir. Dent replied: Montgomery, Ala, Sept. IT. lsoS. "Rev. W. B. Crumpton, Montgomery,
 Ala:
 "Dear Dr Crumpton--I was very much delighted this morning toireceive in my mali letter from you congrat- ulating mo on the vote received m inc recent Congressional contest. I entertain no feeling of i'll will towaros any one who espoused the cause Of another candidate in this race. ! think, howeyer. that I was misunderstood by a large number of the ministers CT fhe district but believe that time VIII rectifv these differences.
 "Thanking. you for your kind express e'o"s aYours very respectfully.
 'S. H. Dent. Jr." The candidate whom pr: crumpton sunnorted was Hon. W. H. Samford, of Troy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-18
RETURNS TO POST. ,roYouay stewart. the Military Exile r-umasvoem Physical Test.

Fort Ruchuachua. Ariz'. sept ll'I ,i, r.nions, Stewart, the so-called mil tsrv exile" of Fort Grant, left Fort Id,scbuaehua today and returned to his % post in obedience to the depart ment's order to return there and fore ro the physical test ride of ninety niles. which he had previously decided to take .,., ,,at.,or was given as the reason TOT not per nnittinR him to take the test