The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-15
.STILLMAN IS
ENTHUSIASTIC
WELL KNOWN PENSAcoLIAN
FINDS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE
TALKING OF PENSACOLA.

Hon. John E. Stillman, who return
ed few days ago from Tate Springs,
comes home not only feeling improved
in health, but enthusiastic over i'm
proved business conditions and the
prospects for Pensacola in particular.
To Journal representative, Mr.. Still
man said:
Every time 1 take a trip away
from home, my optimism and faith in
our southern country and our own
section particularly, is considerably
increased. The good effects pro-
duced by a two weeks rest at the
famous southern resort in the noun
tains OF East Tennessee, has, doubt
less, helped to produce a, roseate hue
to my point of view, together with
the opportunity to meet representa-
tive people from every part of the
country, especially from the south.
From conversations held with such
people I am convinced that the south
is at last really awake to the vast
ness OF her resources, and potential
ties and every section is vieing with
each other in its efforts to upbuild
its respective community, by exploit
tation and development. Progress is
the watchword and public spirit the
standard under which every good
citizen is expected and urged to en-
list.
Atlanta, Memphis and Jacksonville
are pointed to in admiration, as eX-
amples of what may be accomplished
through a loyal public spirit and
united action of a people. Good roads,
good schools, encouragement Of out
side immigration, and capital. a. prop
or and wise policy for the material
benefit Of the large colored pOpula-
ton in our midst, are among the
leading subjects that are realized as
necessary to the industrial develop
ment of this most naturally favored
section of the United States.
The best minds of our people are
giving serious thought to the ideas
and principles involved, as to cause
and effect, along these lines and are
thinking to 4 purpose.
Il am pleased to say that l found
the reputation and prestige of the
fair state of Florida, very high in the
opinions of people generally. Florida
with her semi-tropical climate, va
ried products, numerous and unsur-
passed winter resorts is unique and
distinct in her individuality from the
other southern states. Our state is
much better known and appreciated
than ever before.
"Of course it is unnecessary to tell
you that l lost no opportunity to ac-
claim the fact that the very best part
of Florida is West Florida and that
Pensacola, the metropolis of that rich
and inviting section, is destined to be
the commercial seat and leading
thoroughfare for the commerce of the
middle south. l told of our new hotel
new pavements, sidewalks and our
new railroad; also mentioned the
best harbor on the gulf, completely
landlOcked our docks within eight
miles Of the entrance from the gull
at which any vessel of the U. S. navy
might, if she wished, move up to I'M
der her own steam and without q
pilot,
Il desire to impress upon you, my
| journalistic friend, my firm belief in
| the adage, 1T pays to advertise. The
1 south is too rich in natural resources
for any occasion for jealousy between
| sections to exist. There is wealth
| and glory enough for all.
Il believe that Pensacola has GER
tain distinctive advantages that the
time and the occasion are now ripe
/ for the development of, that no other
| place in the south or elsewhere car
! lay claim to. Right now in my judg-
ment is the physiological moment tc
| push, smile and work, all together
for the development of Pensacola
| and West Florida"