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Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

AS the Frisco System had line from
Memphis to Birmingham, and there
was an urgent call for railroad north
and south through large timber tracts
in COosa and ElmOre counties, Alaba-
ma, Mr.. West called upon the officials
of that system to zee if they would not
extend their line from Birmingham
through to Saint Andrews Bay, but
Vice-President w. II. Lyford, Of that
road stated that their road had seCur-
ed gulf port facilities at New Orleans,
and were bending all their energies
to reach those facilities.
These continued rebuffs and disap-
pOintments would have discouraged
less hopeful man than Mr.. West,
but he had un limited faith in the WOr-
thiness of his cause, and from his
knowledge of railways felt assured of
the prOfitableness of the proposition,
so never hesitated nor lost a moment
in getting in communication with all
parties talking of building railways
in this section of t e country. Fol
lowing the efforts set forth above he
took up the project with Mr.. Steele,
as has been set forth on another page,
resulting, as all now know, in pas
senger train reaching the shores of
ST. An drews Bay on June 9th, 1905,
over a road constructed from Dotban
to this point.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

Returns from the railroads show
that those roads not dependent on coal
steel and lumber industries have been
doing very we'll recently, says Com
missioner Lane of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. "Of course, they
have not done so we'll as last year.
G ener ally they have decided not
to make any reduction either in wages
or rates of freight affecting the next
three months, which is an indication
that they believe business will keep
up.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02
PANAMA CITY. FLA. JULY 2. 1908.
KehOe-MayS Contest.

The clOseness of the vote for Re-
preventative in Congress in this dis
trict has resulted in some very I'M
favorable disclosures in the carrying
on of the campaign, quite as disgrace
full as anything in that line in recon
struction days.
The perpetuation of our govern
ment depends upon the purity of the
ballot. If that cannot be maintained
we will be placed in a condition of
servitude that would have disgraced
the serfdom of Russia in its worst
days.
The discrepancies between the poll
lists of qualified voters in Leon county,
and the number of votes cast, calls
for drastic action. The counter
charges, made by those implicated in
in this matter, that frauds were com
mitted in Washington county, are as
puerile as they are false.
Impartial and thorough investiga-
ton of all these charges is demanded.
No candidate can afford to enter the
national House of Representatives
under the stigma that will be attach
ed to him by an unfair election, nor
can the Democratic party of Florida
afford to 60 on record as asserting to
such an election.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02
Increase Values.

1t is estimated by those who have
made study of the matter that build
ing railway increases the value of
the land ten dollars per acre for ten
miles each side of the road.
1T is indisputable that railroads are
the great developers of country.
They make it possible for the immi-
grant to make home, and steadily
increase his wealth. They bring to
his door the results of a world wide
commence, and enable the man on
the farm to have as many of the lux
urles of life as the recOmpense of his
labors will afford him.
To the railroad, each person repre-
sents large sum in money. Itcomes
to them through the travelling each
person will do; also in the freight on
his subsistence, and on what he pro-
duces. The farmers, merchants, and
manufacturers success, means suc-
cess to the railroad.
The building of the Atlanta & St
Andrews Bay r. II. north and south
through Washington and Jackson
counties means the enrichment of q
strip of territory in those counties
twenty miles in width. 1t also means
large increase in the population in
such territory.
Now that access is possible to such
large acreage it behooves those in
terested to make earnest efforts to
induce emigrants to settle therein.
The counties, public men, corpora
tons, in fact every one, should con
stitute themselves canvassers to Sc
cure desirable settlers. They are to
be had, and earnest effort will bring
them. The railroad has done its part.
Now let us do ours.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02
Death of Cleveland.

Inc nation is called to mourn the
death of EX-President Grover Cleve-
land, who passed away at his home
IN princeton on the morning of June
oath. Mr.. Cleveland had the honor of
being the only candidate of the demo-
cratic party to be elected since 1856.
and also of being twice elected. His
administrations were peculiarly able.
and now so accepted by both political
parties. He lived to be highly honor
ed for the stand he took while chief
executive of this growing nation, and
for his sterling honesty of purpose.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

line already reached Dothan, he laid
the matter before him. Unfortunately
for the success of that effort Mr. Egan
had just severed his connection with
the Central of Georgia, as is shown
by the attached letter:
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec 9th, 1902.
G. NJ. WEST, ESQ,
Chicago Heights, Ill.
My DEAR SIR
Your favor of Dec 9Th received and
contents noted. | have severed my
connection with the Central of Geor-
gia Railway, and my plans are not
matured for the future.
Under the circumstances L am not
in a position to assist you in regard
to the line of railway that it is pro
posed to construct.
Trusting that you will be successful
in this matter | remain
Yours very truly,
j. Nj. EGAN.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02
! ours truly
J. Nj. BARR.

Upon further correspondence Mr..
Barr became quite enthused over the
project outlined by Mr.. West, but as
his company were even then working
out plans to construct extensive ter
minal facilities at Jacksonville, the
proposition looking toward building
from River Junction to this point was
turned down.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

One rainy day in November, 1902, a
Mr. F. II. Gordon, then of Chicago,
called upon Mr. West stating that he
had been told by officials of the St
Paul road that he, Mr. West, could
give him information about the cOun-
try between Apalachicola and Do
than, and about Saint Andrews Bay.
Mr. Gordon, who was an old Confed-
crate officer, and after the war had
been connected with several of the
Atlantic coast railway lines, repre-
scented some prominent Florida men
who held the charter of the "Florida
Grand Trunk Railway" This road
had a most favorable Land Grant
attached to it, and under the terms
of the charter, work on it must have
been commenced by June 1908.
When Mr. Gordon found that Mr.
West was not only perfectly familiar
with that portion of West Florida
through which it was proposed to
build the road, but was an expert
railway man, arrangements were en-
tered into by which he became in
terested in the proposed road, and at
once began looking up the necessary
capital to build it.
This was found in the hands of
prominent lumbermen at Clinton.
Iowa, and all arrangements made to
begin the work by March 1903, when
an examination by attorneys of the
charter developed the fact that it was
necessary to secure the assignment of
the rights therein of a man named
Levy, who was one of the original
incOrporators. Search was made for
Mr. Levy all over the country, in Eng
land, and India, but he could not be
found. This failure to locate Mr.
Levy ended the attempt to build as
portion of the Florida Grand Trunk
r. r., the line from Apalachicola via
Saint Andrews Bay, to DOthan and
Columbus.
Mr. West had gone SO far in this
project as to have the contracts for
construction made out, and had Sc
cured competent contractors to build
some 40 miles of the road, and would
have had the line from St Andrews
Bay to the l.. & n. r. r. completed
in 1908, had not the project fallen
through. The parties who were to
furnish the capital were obligated to
put up any amount required up to
81, 1000, 900, and were anxious to do so.
The promoters expended several
thousand dollars on this proposition
all of which they lost.
Mr. West then took up the project
with parties who were proposing to
build a road from some point in South
Western Georgia through to St An
drews Bay. Efforts along that line
continued until late in 1908. when il
becoming evident that the parties
could not raise the necessary funds to
finance such an undertaking, Mr.
West turned his attention to those
roads already operating near the ter
ritory of the proposed line, hoping to
get some of them to extend their line
through TO the bay.
AS Mr. j. Nj. Egan, then President
of the Central of Genrpia Railway Co
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02
SECURING A RAILROAD.
EFFORTS OF G. NJ. WEST TO GET A ROAD
INTO THIS SECTION.

A very interesting story might be
written regarding the efforts that
have been made by different indi-
viduals to get parties to build a rail
road to Saint Andrews Bay. With
the boom of the late SOS the St An
drews Bay Railroad and Land Com
pany made an attempt to build such
line from Chipley here, but barring
some grading and cutting out of right
of way, nothing further was accom-
plished.
Then came within the past few
years the Birmingham, Columbus &
Saint Andrews Bay R. R., which has
thus far succeeded in building some
ten miles of road from Chipley south,
and undoubtedly will in time COM
plete the line through to the bay Mr.
A. j. Gay has done much toward get
ting that road as far along as it now
is, furnishing most of the ties and
timber for it.
Mr. G. M. West began an active
campaign in this direction in 1902,
which has finally resulted in the COM
pletion of the first railroad through
to st Andrews Bay. The story of his
attempts to induce railroad men to
build in here would fill several books,
and short synopsis of it is herewith
presented that our history of rail
reading in this section may be com
plete.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

Mr. Wilson, of the Chipley Verdict,
has the sympathies of his brethren of
the press in the loss of his aged
mother, who passed away at his home
in Chipley on June 23rd.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

Further correspondence with MIR
Egan was held, as it was thought
possible that through him and Mr.
Williams, of Savannah, and the lat
ters' railway interests in this direc-
ton, something might be accomplish
ed, but the times were not then pro-
pitious for raising money, and moth
ing was done.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

Following this effort Mr. West turn
ed to Mr. j NJ. Barr, of the SeabOard
Airline, knowing that their line al
ready was in this section of Florida
through owning the bridge across the
Apalachicola river, at River Junction,
and that it would not take over 30
miles of road for them to reach this
point. Mr. Barr wrote Mr. West as
follows:
PORTSMOUTH, VA, March II, 1904.
Mr.. q. NJ. WEST,
Supt c. II. T. r. r.,
Chicago Heights, Ill.
DEAR SIR:
| have your favor of the 18th, re
ceived in my absence, and have care
fully noted contents.
| would be glad to have you make
me a statement covering the prOpOs-
ed construction, and the sources of
revenue therefor, to which you have
drawn my attention, and | will be glad
to give the matter consideration.
This is not a good time, as you
know, to undertake new construction
as it is practically impossible to place
bonds therefor.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

AS Mr. j. Nj. Egan, then President
of the Central of Georgia Railway Co.,
was friend of Mr. West, and as their
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02

Terms:-One Year, 81 90; Six Months, soc ::
Rates for advertising on application.
Panama City pilot. (Panama City, Washington County, Fla.) 1907-19??, 1908-07-02
PANAMA City Pilot

G. M. West. President, and Editor.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27
North Gainesville Party.

Col. and Mrs w. n. Palmer, at their
coy home In North Gainesville. enter.
tanned number of their friends Tues.
day evening. There wac a large
crowd present, seyeraI attending from
the city
The feature OF the entertainment
was rather novel. being swapping
party Each guest was supposed To
carry box containing some article,
which was traded. or snapped" for
another, and the result in many cases
was quite amusing.
The clever host and hostess proved
themselves quite popular as usual,
aad at a late hour the guests depart
ed. feeling under obligations for the
pleasure OF the evening.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27
Mleanopy Soldier Boys,

The Mlcanopy squad OF the Gaines
Vile Guards, who are very enthusiasts
tic soldiers. attendcd the inspection
OF the company Tuesday night "full
strong, aud their presence Was high
by appreciated by the officers,
The followlng men comprise the
squad: Sergeant VIM. p. WEIGH;
Corporal O. 3. Chamberlin. PrIyates
VI. r. Adams, VIM. =. Brnnson, NJ. r
nrunson. Elvln T, Bruton, VIM. A
Burch. Milton G. Dunning, Jas. NJ
Farnhach, II, u. Hester. q. A. Hester.
n. A. McCredie. c. a. McGray. Geo.
N. Patterson. William Prince, 3 NJ,
Robbins. &, W. Reeves and &, 7
Stephenson,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27

ideal woman OF the nineteenth cen.
fury, Here the process OF evolution
Is complete, To the domestic emo
tional, intellectual, elements has Join,
cd the moral, through sorrow to scry.
Ice, she has gained the crown
Thus through all our literature We
see our Ideal as the queen ot the
household First the woman tn her
home discharging her duties In honest,
faithful fashion, simple and service,
ike--the architectural conceptions
next, this woman endowed With hu.
man love and endurance, with color
and form-the Sictorial Ideal; then
she Is placed by the man with all her
suitable charm Of intellect and imagl.
nation--a strain OF sweetest music /;
again We see her In al the spotless.
ness of her original ereation--the
sculptured purity OF whitest marble;
finally, we have her elevated ~ her
true posltion-the moral force which
rules the world-a living poem where
Truth Is Beauty, and Beauty Truth,
In conclusion. that note OF Warming
which Tennyson sounded so graceful.
ly--the danger OF the evolution pass.
Ing beyond les natural development
and founding monstrosity, In the
Princess e pictured the woman en-
deavorlng to carry her supremacy in
the moral world over into the intel
lectual by crushing her emotional aud
domestic qualities She seCmdrs hcr'
self from the world and it, duties to
devote her life to study and research.
hut she misses her wounded sutton,
learns TO love, aud nnHlly wcd~ Thus
the equilibrium is restored aud she
returns to our ideal,
AT the conclusion Ut Dr, FAIRS ad.
dress. light refreshments were served
by tho hostess,
The next meeting win BE- on AprIl
18th. at the home Of Mrs. W II Tay'
Tor, with Mrs, J. l., Kelley ~ leader,
PRESS REPORTER
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27
UNIVERSITY NOTES

Dr. Sledd left Wednesday morning
por Jacksonville to attend the funeral
~ Senator w. j. Bryan,
After strenuous exertion. Capt. Cox
Ducceeded in raising his fiagpole,
Ghis pole weighs about three thousand
sounds. and rises to height Of ninety
neet Several mlshaps occurred be-
G0re It was put into' position. An
lach and . half rope used in raising
9 vas not strong enough and broke,
and q large cogwheel snapped in two
esom the strain.
The last lecture given under the
eNeDices OF the University Extension
O9mmittee was by Or, Schmidt. At
opth Dade City and at Brooksville he
Nd fair-sized and attentive audiences.
THE Chapel Talk" this week was
~ Capt Cox. who spoke on the state
Militia"
Capt Morris and Capt. West, who
came to Gainesville to inspect the
hOcal military company. were vel
s0med guests at the University on
Wednesday morning
Capt Cox is making a short visit to
Lake City.
Three OF the Station staff are away,
Professors Rolls, Blair, and Floyd
have gone to Daytona to take part in
. Farmers Institute. From there
they will go to Jensen to hold another
institute. and also TO continue their
Sineapple experiments on Mr.. W. IL.
Hardee's place. After that Prof Rolfs
will go to Miami Prof Blair to Dade
City, aud Prof Floyd to DeLand.
Rrof Floyd will make a study OF a
new citrus disease that has Just made
tts appearance In that locality. The
other two gentlemen are on Station
Business
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27
A Business Change.

W. c. Boltin, manager of the Coca
Cola Bottllng Works, has purchased
the interest Of j F. Haigler secretary
and treasurer OF the Arm, who has
been associated with him since the
establishment has been Ia business
here
MIR. HaigIcr has not yet definitely
decided. but may return to HIS former
home In South Carolina.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27
No cass on Record.

There IL no case on record OF q
cough or cold resulting In pneumonia
or consumption after Foley's Honey
and Tar has been taken, ~ Il will
stop your cough and break up your
cold quickly. Refuse any but the
genuine Foley'S Honey and Tar in n
yellow package. Contains no opiates
and Il safe and sure. J. w. McCollum
q On
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-27
ANGEL CAKE
The City Bakery
NoTIcG o. RGoIsTaATIoM.

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lalFstism bookz ~ Aiscilna GoantY are
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DOUBLE TRACK FROM WASHINGTON To
BALTIMORE.
THE BEST WAY TO BALTIMORE An
NAPOLIS, AND u. S, NAVAL
ACADEMY
BAGGAGE CHECKED FREE.
Electric palace cars from White House -ta-
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For RaItimore-s5. 80 ESQ, 7.3O. s.03 ssh
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a-s9 AGO. 4.sO. $500. $50 Goo $50 y al
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Indicates local trains. All others are lin
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FOR SALE-LoTS.

BIG BARGAINS-Five lots on 18th St ne
block south of station; on grade; only
York ave II
TWO LOTS In Eensingtou. 52xI55, facing
south; cheap for cash or Will exchange.
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HIRING AND BOARDING.

TAKE A COOL drive these hot days. good
reliable horses; vehicles OF all kinds: nobby
turnout; special attention 70 boarding horses.
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RAILROADS
BALTIMORE AND OHIO R. R.
LEAVE NEW UNION STATION.

LEAVE NEW UNION STATION.
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
Every Othea Hour on the ODD HouF."
To PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
NEW TERMINAL 25D 81. NEW YORK
= 100 a m.-DineF Pullms7 ParloT.
fg.O0 a. m.-Buhet. ParlOr, Fiye-h0ur Train
sse 90 a. u.-Diner and Pullman Farlor Car
tIl 90 a. m.-Diner and Pullman Parlor Car
sIs00 p. m.-Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
1900 D. m---''Roya Limited" All PUllmans
Five hour
tl.oo o, m.-Coaehss, % philadelphia.
$500 D. m.-Diner and Pullman Parl0R
800 p. m.--Coaches 70 Philadelphia.
$500 p. m.-sleep9rs-
s2.52 a. m.--Sleepers-
ATLANTIC CRY. t7:O0 $780, tusoo q "a.
'A''' TO BALTIMORE.
EVERY .CUR OK THE HOUR"
Week Days 90 a. n. % ,. za.)
s25a f5:9o 70 80. = %, -1;20, 1880, $50 AGO.
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q ZOO ssl.l5, f2.0o 800 f5.21. S@2.s0 ft-O1
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WINCHESTER 70 10 g. m. f4.05. $500 n
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