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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

by's estate viii pay the government
over s., SOC. 600 In death duties. When
the late earl's father died the govern
ment taxes in the form of probate and
Inheritance taxes aggregated only
$3.50 600 Under the law introduced
and passed by Premier ASqUitn two
years ago the estate of mIlliODaireS
pay a government tax of 10 PEE cent
on all the millions exceeding five.
The Earl of Derby's estate Is the fat
test windfall to the treasury under tbs
present liberal government, whose iu-
crease of the death duties was de-
nounced when the law was enacted as
confiscatOTy- American milliOnaires
ought to be glad of the privilege OF
dying in the United States where the
government does not take 10 per cent
Of their fortunes
Possibly in the depths of darkest Al
RIGA next year a royal kinsman Of The
Duke of AbTUZZi Will have occasion to
say when he encounters another
mighty hunter, Mr. Roosevelt, l ire
sumo"
The Count of Turin, King Victor
Emanuels cousin, leaves Florence
shortly for the upper Congo CT Il mig
game shooting expedition, which hc
planned a year ago. The PTO~peC- OF
being invited to the Abruzzi's wedding
has rather confirmed his intention 10
hide himself in Africa than Otherwise.
He hopes to Cross the continent TO
Uganda, where he can dispute The
championship for lion staying with the
ex-pTeSident
The Count Of Turin was once prumi-
nent before the public as "A man hunt
CT. He challenged Prince Henry OF
Orange to revolver duel, and shot at
burt missed him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
GREAT DAY
IN SYDNEY
a.. Associated Press

Sydney. y s. w Aug 21--Foliow-
ing the official landing OF the Amcri-
can visitors today and thei: public re-
ceptiOn by the state and cCmms r.
wealth authorities, the city, The har-
Dor and ne shipping We're brilliantly
lighted this evening Tho governor
of New South Wales, Sir Harry Raw
son, gave an official dinner IN honor
of the American officers and the com
monweaIth government entertained
the officers, sailors and U!l ines q;
theatre parties and other places -ot
amuSem Pnt.
The gorgeous spectacle AS We've q
by vast crowds that filed the streets
until a late hour.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
The Press and the PEOPLE.

Noting the backsliding Of the Balti-
more Sun in supporting Taft for the
presidency, the Independent Indianapo-
lis News says: We cannot doubt that
the Baltimore Sun has failed to take
into account the changed conditions
of the present time. both as to Bryan
and as to the people Of the country,
as We have noted that most Of tae
newspapers of the Atlantic coast have
failed They are still, for the most
part, dwelling on the Bryan of years
ago, and the conditions Of q past time.
d. if We had progressed in nothing
since then and as if the political sun
had not risen on 4 new heaven and 4
new earth, as indeed, il has since tie
administration Of Roosevelt BE this
as i may, We feel sure that no news
papers are going to decide This cam
Pai2G- Unless We mi=-cad the face
of things, the people are going to do
that
Il IS 70 be doubted if the DeoDIe Of
any country, in the same time. ever
had the political education that ch-
American people have gone through
in the last half dozen years. j. would
be futile 10 say that this has had no
effect. It certainly has had a pro-
found effect The coming election will
/. be the first opportunity 10 learn how
profound this effect has been. What
II shall be We must wait and see TIE
democrats have all the advantage OF
defniteness OF aim and incisivenscs OF
declaration They announced definite
issues and propose positive action to
meet them. The republicans shurIe
in general terms. and appeal to their
candidates proved ability and Dacff-
catOTy qualities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
Stories of the Streets and Town

TEN, several dozen railroads of the
most approved variety ran helter-skel-
ter to all parts of the city.
All you had to do was to press a
gong, give your prOmissoTv note, and
world was yours if you wanted it.
1t was great
But alas, there was still one thing
missing. If the knocker found him
self without a thing to knock, the
booster also suddenly found himself
out of commission.
He had boosted things to the real
top notch of perfection. and his work
was done. Then, in the realization of
the utter hopelessnesS of the case. the
Pensacola knOcker and the Pensacola
booster silently clasped hands, and
shed tears over the dear. dead long
ago,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
THE VERSATILE Mr.. BRYAN
Picture Post Cards Show Him in Many
Capacities.


Capacities
The Bryan campaign committee has
injected the postal card craze into the
contest and the mails from Omaha
are being flooded with post cards show
ing different Bryan, according to the
hUmOT OF the sender or the receiver.
For the farmer there are CaIdS
showing Mr. Bryan as a tiileT of The
soil. big cOwhide boots and hickory
shirt. To the studious a card will be
sent showing Mr.. Bryan seated in Ms
sUmtuOus library surrounded by book.
The poultry fanCierS viii he reminded
that Mr.. Bryan is their friend by
postal card copy of the picture Of Mp.
Bryan and his son studying 9CUltrY
culture at Fairview. Then for the arfs-
tOcratic element there is a smooth,
sleek Mr.. Bryan, wearing a high hat,
seated in an auto, with cloud of dust
trailing behind. For the reIigiousIv
inclined there is a Bryan delivering
his famous religious address, The
Prince Of Peace"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
A HEAVY TAX.
The British Government Gets 81, 5oO,-
coo from Lord Derby's Estate.

The viii OF the late Earl Of DERBY,
one Of the richest peers IN England.
has been prCbared- His LOrdsbip
left an estate valued At nearly S19.-
600 600. The English laws are g-usr-
ally d-afed To protect The wealthy
from paying their fair snare Of taxa
ton while alive. but when they are
dead their estates are mulc-ed heavily
D. death duties and succession taxes.
L j. estimated that the Earl oI Der
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
HERE'S THE SECRET

In making tEe most delicious des
SertS-alway5 use Blue Ribbon Vanilla
Absolutely pure, and aged until j
has delicacy OF flavor that you don'l
get in other brands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
The Yacht ''Wsterb Oy"
is now prepared to Give

is now prepared to Give
SPECIAL RATES
Ior excursions and parties to any part OF
the Day or sound or into the Gulf. She
haS ruH equipment and dressing rooms
for private parties who wish to 90 bath
Ing a we'll equipped cooks GALLEY, fish
eng tackle everything necessary to make
an outing pleasant. Wharf al the foot of
PelafaS street.
CHAS- HARDESTY,
14s Church ST.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
STEAMER
MONARCHS
SCHEDULE
Daily, EXCEPT Sunday
SCHEDULE
Daily, Except Sunday.

Leave City for Navy Yard and Pavilion
s:lS m.
Leave Pavilion for Navy Yard and City
$50 2. m. except on Saturdays. when
she leaves at ll.45 a. m.
Sunday
Leave CITY for Pavilion 1910 a. m $40
n m and D. M
Leave Pavilion for City p. m, p. m
and p II
Friday
Leave City for Pavilion 7-l5 a m, $40
p m o m and rs p m
Leave Pavilion for CITY $50. 6-45 and
1000 2 m
FARE-RoUNO TRIP. IS CENTS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

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, 1908-08-22

s. c. Ledge. of jacksonville, passed
through the city yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

The number of persons who are cut
ting their weeds of late speaks well
for the impression made by the local
weed ordinance, albeit a revived one,
and after many months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
Standard Clothing Co.
TERSELY TOLD.

Call at the Journal office and get a
Bryan and Kern subscription list to
circulate among your friends.
Twelve cases were docketed for trial
in the recorders court yesterday morn
ing. Of this number two defendants
were discharged, one case continued
and fines amounting to S2S imposed.
One defendant was given a sentence
Of thirty days.
Among the arrivals at the New Man
haitian yesterday was r. V. Harris,
who came to the city on business
The maximum temperature at Pen
sacola yesterday was 81 degrees at
.10:45 a m, while the minimum was
rs degrees at 1880 a. m. Last year
on the same date the maximum was
IS degrees and the minimum "A de-
grees. The average maximum for
this date is So degrees and the aver
age minimum rs degrees.
Z, o. Irwin, well known in DeFuniak
Springs, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon, and is registered at the Es-
Gambia.
/ J. E. Morton, of AshevilIe, is here for
a few days visit
II . -
Among those who were up from De
Funiak yesterday was Geo. w. Ward
who spent the day in the city in bust
ness.
B. StanloUs, a Bay ST. Louis man.
is transacting business in Pensacola
J. NJ Parlin, general manager of
the Franklin Lumber Co. of Cara
belle, accompanied by A Camp of the
Camp Lumber Co, also of Carrabelle,
came over on the Manteo yesterday,
on short pleasure trip.
General Manager Cobb, of the Mo-
bile and Gulf Steamship Co, arrived
on the Manteo yesterday. having made
the round trip with Mrs. Cobb, to Apa-
lachicOla. He preceded the boat by
rail TO Mobile yesterday morning. his
wife leaving last night via the Manteo,
]. w Warl came over from Milton
yesterday, remaining during the day.
J: W. Humphreys is in the city from
Milligan.
W. W. Thompson, of BagJad, is reg
fstered at the Southern hotel.
s. c. Ledge. of Jack~onviHe. passed
through the city yesterday.
Tom Gain, of Montgomery, is in the
city.
The number of persons who are cut
ting their weeds of late speaks well
for the impression made by the local
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

w. w Thompson, of Bagjad, is reg
istered at the Southern hotel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

Tom Gain, of Montgomery, is in the
city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

Read the Standard Cloth
ing Co.'S Ad. in to-day's
paper.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

The same old mutton Mary had,
Tired of the city's strife;
To Milton, then, he quick vamoosed,
To try the simple life"
The lamb arrived, and looked around
With ennui he sighed
He gave two heartfelt fearful bleats,
And then laid down and died.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
Children S
W ash Suits

VIII receive an additional cut
+ In order to move them
this month.
S1.25 Suits reduced to. S rs
S1.50 Suits reduced to. 100
$500 Suits reduced to. 100
$3.50 Suits reduced to. 1.65
$500 SUITS reduced to. 2.10
$3.50 Suits reduced to. 2.40
$500 Suits reduced to. 2.75
$500 Suits reduced to. 3.75
Buy the little fellow a wash
suit while the prices are re-
duced. They won't last long
at these prices.
STANDARD ClothineCo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22
The maximum temperature at Pei

Z. o. Irwin, we'll known in DeFuniak
Springs, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon, and is registered at the Es-
Gambia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

Among the arrivals at the New Man
haitian yesterday was R V. Harris,
who came to the city on business.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

]. E. Morton. of AshevilIe, is here for
a few days visit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

Subscribe for The Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

Among those who were up from De
Funiak yesterday was Geo. w. Ward,
who spent the day in the city in bust
ness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

General Manager Cobb, of the Mo-
bile and Gulf Steamship Co, arrived
on the Manteo yesterday. having made
the round trip with Mrs. Cobb, to Apa-
lachicOla. He preceded the boat by
rail TO Mobile yesterday morning. his
wife leaving last night via the Manteo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

]. VI. Parlin, general manager of
the Franklin Lumber Co. of Cara
belle, accompanied by A Camp of the
Camp Lumber Co, also of Carrabelle,
came over on the Manteo yesterday,
on a short pleasure trip.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

J. W. Humphreys is in the city from
Milligan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

]. w. Warl came over from Milton
yesterday, remaining during the day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-22

B. StanlOUs, a Bay ST. Louis man
is transacting business in Pensacola.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14
FROM THE POSTAL LAWS:

Section 436, Article 3. "A reason
able time will be allowed publishers
to secure renewals of subscription,
but unless subscriptions are express
ly renewed after the term for which
they are paid within the following
period;
WEEKLIES, WITHIN ONE YEAR
they shall not be counted in the
legitimate list of subscribers, and
copies mailed on account thereof
shall not be accepted for mailing at
the second-class postage rate of one
cent pound, but may be mailed at
the trancient second-class postage
rate of one cent for each four ounces
or fraction thereof, prepaid by
stamps affixed. The right of a pub
Usher to extend credit for subscrip-
tons to his publications is not de-
MED or questioned, but his compli-
ance or noncompliance with this
regulation will be taken in consider
alton in determining whether the
publication is entitled to transmits
SIGN at the second-class postage
rates.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14

w. D. Rhodes, of Rosston,
was in the city this morning on
business,
Tom Garland, of Emmett, was
in town yesterday afternoon for
a short stay.
Hons. H. B. Mckenzie and w
V. Tompkins returned from Tex
arkana last night.
-WANTED-Ten teams to
start hauling lumber Monday, the
18th. w. d. HATLEY.
See Hamilton & Capelle about
having your pictures framed.
For Sale. Some good mules
and horses at reasonable figures.
HARRY BLYTHE.
Gent E. Baily, treasurer elect
of Hampstead County, returned
to Blevins this morning.
Misses Ethel Dougan, Willie
benson, Mittie Talifero, are visit
friends in Emmett this week.
Elise Milburn accompanied
Miss Georgia DeLaugnter home
this morning for a short visit.
Charlie Weaver, a former citi-
zen of Prescott, now popular
knight of the grip, is in town to-
day.
Accompanying the W. c. T. U.
cory this morning was beauti-
tul white magnolia bloom, tor
which we are duly thankful.
James Harrison returned yes
terday afternoon from DeQueen,
where he has been visiting his
parents the past week.
DUKES 20 cent Blend, Choice
High-grade Coffee, roasted and
packed for J. M. Duke, Prescott,
Ark.
Buy your flowers, bulbs,
plants. etc. from Vestal & Son,
Little Rock.
Buy your rough lumber from
the Hatley yard or mill. Prompt
delivery made.
FOR RENTING nicely
furnished rooms for light house
keeping. Z. r. NEWTH.
Walter Murrah will preside at
the electric theatre box-office to-
night in the absence of Manager
Arl Warmack, who is, in compa-
ny with Berry Hesterly, doing
the sights of the Capital City to-
day.
Hamilton & Chapelle come
after your pictures, frame and
deliver them. Residence phone,
275.
The celebrated H. P. Nelson
piano is advertising itself. A.
Monson recently sold eight pur-
chasers, and all say there is none
better in tone or quality.
ALL small goods cash, and all
who have notes and accounts due
me will please come and settle
or send me the money. A. Mon
son.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14

Mrs. Carlton McRae returned
to her home at Mt. Holly, today.
she was accompanied by her SIS
ter, Miss Mildred McRae.
T. R. Wright and family re-
turned this morning from weeks
visit to Mr.. Wright's parents at
Chenille, in the extreme south
ern part of the county.
Yesterday, in giving the list
of medals won, and by whom,
the name of Martin Guthrie as
the winner of the Rice and Chas-
tain medal, given on physiology,
was overlooked. The reporter
got the list from Prof. DunDaway,
and later on the Professor thought
that he had overlooked Martin
and sent us word, but the mes
senger, for reasons better known
to himself, failed to do as he was
asked. We are sorry that we
failed to make the proper men
ton due, but knowing Martin as
we do, we make sure that he will
not allow matter of this nature
to dampen his ardor in future eff
forts, since the giving of medals
is not for the good it may do the
one receiving, but that those who
fail may strive to win the next.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Methodist Sunday school
at Prescott last SunCay elected
the following named delegates to
the county Sunday school conven-
ton which meets at Serepta Ju-
ly 18 and 10, to wit: Arthur
Westmoreland, Finis Potter, F.
E. Murrah, H. B. Mckenzie,
Misses Betsy Hinton, LYDIA
Marsh and Grace Teal.
The vice presidents of the va
rious townships, are as follows:
Albany, Mrs. Rosie Martin, J.
R. Jones.
Alabama, E. K. Lightfoot.
Rouphton, w. N. Fornbv
Caney. Buck Barr.
Emmett, w. j. Thomson.
Georgia, L. R. Written.
Jackson, Ed Marsh.
Leake, Steve Wright.
Missouri, w. V. Tompkins.
Mrs. Jennie Pittman.
Redlard, w. M. Andrews.
Parker, Jasper Russell.
Taylor, A. T. Thompson.
Union, T. j. Epperson.
One of the duties of these vice
presidents is to see that as many
schools are organized in their re-
spective townships as are needed,
if possible; another duty is to
see that all of the schools in their
respective townships are repre-
sented in the county convention.
Mr.. w. M. Andrews, vice
president of the Nevada county
Sunday school convention for
Redland township has a Sunday
school organized at each
and every church in this town.
ship. Lookout for a good report
from Redland at the county con-
vention.
The Sunday schools at Emmett
will be represented in the county
convention by strong delegations.
This Sunday school spirit and
missionary movements are going
to bring things to pass if they
by the Spirit of Christ. -J.O.A.B
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14
Ma Local News.
Interesting Happenings in and
Around Town.
Next Door TO POstoffice.

Next Door To Postoffice.
Hamilton G. Capelle frame
pictures.
u Sawed Oak fence Posts at
Hatley yard.
Rufe Andrews is here today
from Emmett.
Kirk Cummins went to Texar-
Kama this morning.
Doyle Westmoreland, of Gale,
was IN town this morning.
sd, Lowdermill's Compound-on
sale at Hesterley's Drug Store.
When you want pictures
framed see Hamilton & Chapelle.
Mrs. W. A. Mcmillan and chill
ufen went to Hope this morning.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14
K. OF P. LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS.

Knights of Pythias last night
conferred the Sd degree upon j.
S. Reagan, and elected the fol.
lowing offers:
w. w. White, C. C.
J. A. Bailey, V. c.
Jol4n Carl. .oI., p.
w. J. White, M. of w.
J. T. J. Dawson, M. of A.
A. j. Warmack, |. G..
J. A. England, o. G.
P. F. Chapel, X. of R. S
w. B. Waller, M. of E.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14
Boys Will Be Boys

and are always getting scratches, cuts,
sprains, bruises, bumps, burns or scalds.
Don't neglect such things-they may
result serious if you do. Apply Bal
lard's Snow Liniment according TO d.
rections right away and it will relieve
the pain and heal the trouble. Price
25c, b0c and $l.00. Sold by Bakers
Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-05-14

Mesdame w. B. Waller, r. E.
Hatley and Roberts attenned the
protracted meeting at Hope yes
terday.
Mrs. S. E. Witt, of Eastland,
Texas, who was formerly a citi-
zen of this county, is here on a
visit to friends.
Mrs. D Scott returned from a
visit to Hope yesterday. Tom
said that the baby got sick and
had to have grandma.
Sam D. Mum, of Route 2, out
of town, suffered a stroke of pa
ralysis yesterday morning and
is today reported in a critical
condition.
Peter Peterson has been re-
elected as janiter of the school
building for another year. I'm
Gle Pete is a prime favorite with
teachers and students, and is at
tentive to his duties.
Ben Waller, Herbert Regain,
Thad Butcher, Sim Johnson, and
Hon. w. V. Thompkins and H.
B. Mckenzie left on the accom-
mediation train this morning for
Texarkana to attend Federal
Court at that place.
Miss Irene Royston, a popular
young lady teacher of our pub
lie schools for the past two terms,
and who was this morning elect
ed as teacher for the coming
session, left for her home at
Washington, Ark, on No. 5 this
morning.
At a convention held in Attor-
ney J. o. A. Bush's Office last
Saturday afternoon Messrs. W.
n. Bemis and J. 0. A. Bush
were nominated as candidates
for school director, to be voted
upon at the school election to be
held next Saturday.
From Saturdays 4,
Jno. Barksdale, of Gale, is in
town today.
Elmore May, of Caney, is in
the city today.
Dan Mathews, of Gale, was in
town this morning.
MISS Vernon Caldwell is visit
ing in Hope today.
Rev. J. C. Oakley is out again
after an attack of the mumps.
Mrs. Joe Battle returned to her
home at Fulton on No. 5 today.
E. c. Steed, of Georgia town.
ship, is in town on business to-
day.
Mrs. DR.. B'Shers and sister,
Mrs. Crooks of Fulton, are visit
ing in the city.
Miss Daisy Hicks, Of Mcneil,
Ark, is visiting Miss Mamie
; Gordon.
L. E. Armstrong, prominent
young farmer, of Sutton, was a
caller Yesterday.
Bernard Hood, of Emmett,
came up last night to see the
moving picture show.
Pomeroy Written has a posi-
ton with the Moncrief Drug
store Is prescription druggist.
Mrs J. w. Bostick is visiting
her fathers family at Okolona
this week and Jim has gone fish
ing.
Mr.. Hendrix, from Hope, who
recently purchased the Dinwid-
die property on West Main street,
has rented the old Picayune
huildinp. next door south of the