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is derived from streams.
In an address delivered recently by Presi-
dent Bogert before the American Chemical
Society, that distinguished authority declared
the theoretical power of all our streams to be
two hundred and thirty million horsepower
of which he estimated that one hundred and
fifty million horsepower could be made avail
able at reasonable cost. Reckoning water
power to be worth twenty dollars year to the
horsepower. this would give US annually three
thousand million dollars worth of power
useful for all purposes of power transmission,
light. and heat.
To be sure. the possession of any such enor-
nous horsepower from running water depends
upon the protection of our streams; but this
harks back to the conservation of inland water
ways and the rehabilitation of forests. both
easily within the powers of national and state
governments.
Sun as a Workable Force
a GAIN, there IS the solar engine. True this
interesting machine hasn t vet been built,
though the way has been pointed out. On a
clear. bright day. science is able to prove. the
sun shines every square of the earth'S
surface with force equivalent to seventy-fve
hundred horsepower. this working continu-
ously as long the sun shines. Even on
dark days the force IS merely diminished some
what. Here then. is unfailing. inexhausti-
BILE amount of energy. exceeding mans greatest
possible needs
Many who visited the St Louis exposition
saw device there exhibited under the name
of the heliophore This invention Of Portu-
guese priest shows the way to the solar engine
of the future. BY means of the heliophore
solar heat was trapped and concentrated to
temperature of three thousand degrees Cent?
grade. One can instantly comprehend what
would happen to half dozen snowballs placed
on top of redhot cookstove Yet subject
the stove itself to temperature of three thou
sand degrees Centgrade. and it would vanish
in vapor just as the snowballs had done. When
capital feels the need enough to supply the
money. science will not make much ado about
bringing forward the solar engine.
Thus, when we try to realize the Conse-
quences of the present great waste of Natures
gifts. we find that the coming extinction of coal
will not by any means leave man bereft of
mechanical power warmth, or lighting The
forester and the engineer. with the people be-
hind them. have the task of replanting the
forests. of insuring the water supply. and
saving the great loss of tillable soil now washed
away by preventable floods. The chemist and
the electrical engineer will take care of the
questions forced upon US by the gradual empty
ing of our coal mines.
Evening star., 1909-05-16
By H. Irving Hancock

once lavish supply of coal.
Shall have left to us other sources OF power.
heat, and light that are classed as inexhausti-
bic. For thing. there is the enormous
force locked up in the motion OF the tides. The
practical solution of harnessing the tides
that they will supply US with electrical power IS
even now in sight This problem will be quickly
disposed of when the hour of need arrives.
Horsepower exceeding anything known or
used by man Is now expended in the ebbing
and rising of the tides of the earth, In the cease
less tapping of the waves on the thousands and
thousands of miles of seashore. This energy
will be most easily utilized, far present
knowledge can forecast, in the generation OF
storage electricity As electrical power can be
readily transmitted. it is not idle dream to
conceive the factories of St Louis running on
power generated at the coast of New Jersey. the
same source of power furnishing also the heat
ing and lighting of the workshops.
Harvesting the Winds
THERE is another inexhaustibe. though
more variable, fitful source of energy to be
found in the motions of the winds over the earth
Doubtless the simple windmill of to-dayis most
primitive machine, presently to be supplanted
by mechanisms vastly more ingenious and
capable of trapping and using far more of the
great power of wind currents, with, at the
same time infinitely less friction.
1t is not likely that if economic require
ments ever drive us to Harvesting the winds
on a great scale, the power of any form OF wind
driven machine will be utilized directly as a
force Energy supplied by wind power, how
ever would be easily transformed into electri
cal energy which could be stored and drawn
upon as wanted In times Of calm weather these
reserves of electrical power would have to be
called upon In times of moving winds. how
ever the windmills would toll ceaseessly the
twenty-four hours through. requiring little
attention from man.
On coal burning nights. when hear the
wind roar down our chimneys we have uncom-
Portable thoughts about coal bins that are
being emptied. In the years to come. with
mills storing electricity, gale raging at night
would merely remind us that our gale catchers
are boarding up more and more heat supply to
make the cold spell or the blizzard period of
warm cheer within doors.
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What Water Power Would Do

FOR all forms of production, manufacture,
and transportation used in this country
probably less than thirty-five million horse
power is put in motion. These figures are in
tended to apply to horsepower from all sources,
coal included Yet the United States has now
readily available, in its streams. thirty-seven
million horsepower from the single source of
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running water. OF this only
about five million two hundred
and fifty thousand horsepower
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A PECULIAR NUMBER

TN the study of the theory of
i numbers one will notice some
,,a >a.,,I,ar fh,puc h,,f r,,anu
Evening star., 1909-05-16

W/HEN we have drawn
w upon the last of Nature 5
once lavish supply of coal, we
Evening star., 1909-05-16

that we have sixty different
combinations of three digits,
and of these twenty-four
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

TALLAHASSEE. March AT a
meeting Of the Commissioners of the
State Institutions, held here yesterday
morning in the executive Office the
contract for conyicts was awarded 20
the Florida Pine Company Of Jack
sonville at 1921 per capita per year.
Seventeen bids were brought I'm.
The contract, as let. was for the
hire Of State convicts for a period of
four years. TO begin January !. 1910.
In accepting the contract the Flor.
Iua Pine Company must abide by the
following regulations:
The lessee must bear all expenses
incident to the handling of the con-
vict from the day OF his sentence by
the court in which he Is tried: also
all expenses incurred la maintaining a
proper State prison as well as the
prisoner and in keepily him or her
safely: also all expenses for guards,
medical attention. medicines. food
clothing. properly equipped lodging.
and every other expense and charge
that should be. incurred for the proper
care. custody and humane treatment
OF the prisoners during the term Of
the lease. The personnel OF the
guards. wardens and captains and
management TO be subject TO the ap-
prevail Of the Commissioner OF Agricul-
ture.
All rules and regulations concerning
the type Of buildings for the prisoners.
the equipment. the care and manage
ment of the prisoners To be subject
to any and all rules that may be pro
mulgated by the Commissioner OF Ag-
riculture with the approval OF the
Board OF Commissioners OF State In
stitutiOns
A central hospital or hospitals shall
be maintained at the expense Of the
lessee I'm which shall be confined for
medical treatment all such prisoners
that may be sick or unable from any
cause to perform manual labor The
hospital or hospitals 10 be conducted
and maintained as Is more fully set
out In the schedule referred 10. The
location Of the hospital OF hospitals
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04
Anniversary Celebrations
at MelrOSe on the Lake

MELROSE. March "a lively
crowd gathered at Bayview ON satur-
day night 90 celebrate the birthdays
OF Mrs. A. Waters aud Mrs. n. ".
Hamlyn. both falling ON February 2S.
During the evening delicious mon
keys" besides other good things. were
served. said monkeys" being a close
relation 90 the "Wclch rabbit "
another nature i1FD. a very pleasant
incident DURING tho supper was the
presentation o. Mr. and Mrs Hamlyn
by Rev Water, on behalf OF an pres.
Ont of a fno mariners compass az q
slight souvenir oi the many pleasant
trims iu tho File Another birth
day. that Of Nlr 4. g. Cole, Was cele-
brated by au enjoyable picnic az
Parish Hammock ON Monday While
some of tine party went snipe shooting
or fishing the rest mmbled through
the pretty woods exploring and pick
ing flowers until dinner time. when
fried hsh, done 90 a turn by that eX-
perienced chef r A. Birt were sery-
I'd and much appreciated by the
hungry crowd. Mr. Cole was the re-
cipient o. many boquets, verbal and
floral during the dinner
Ross y. Norton and Miss Lennie
Stokes stole a march on their friends
b. being quietly married on sunday
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

of wrecks promptly to the Railroad
Commissioners.
Commissioner Bitch and Special
Counsel l.. c. Massey attended a
meeting OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission at Jacksonville on the
gath ult. The Interstate Commerce
Commissioners had under cOnsidera-
ton the question Of rates on fruits and
vegetables to the Northern markets.
A conference will be had with the
officials Of the Southern Express Com
pany on March 9th to consider the
question Of express rates.
Commissioner Burr Is at present In
Pensacola on business connected with
the audit Of the books OF the l.. & n.
railroad.
The rules Of the Railroad Commits
siOners have recently been amended
SO that hereafter cars containing
different articles. but In the same
class. shall be transported at the car
load rate between points In Florida.
Il Is believed that the amendment Of
tins rule will be- Of vast benefit TO the
people Of the State. especially TO the
merchants In the cities and towns In
the interior OF the State. as Il will
enable receivers OF freight In those
places 20 secure the benefits OF car
load rates where Il has been lmpOs-
sible In the past
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04
Railroad Commission Has
Made Important Orders

TALLAHASSEE. March 3.-The
nailroad Commissioners have recently
issued anumber Of orders and notices
that are Of Interest 10 the public
Orders were issued last week 70
1nlring me receivers Of the soaboard
Ar Lime railway % construct passen.
~ deDots az Madison and Gaines
VIE; this week an order has been
issued requiring the construction OF
. union passenger depot al Live Oak.
Notices OF hearings % consider
ahether Or not the FLORIDA East Coast
railway shall be required 10 construct
freight and passenger depOts AZ Ma
rama and Viking and install an agent
AZ White City have been sent out
Ihe hearing Win BE- had on the Sth
in1t. az which time the railroad vii
~ EiYen an opportunity 10 show cause
ahy these orders should not be made
Ihe Commissioners haye Instituted
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04
FLORIDA PINE CO. GETS
The STATE CONVICTS
Bid $2Ol Per Capita Per Year for -Four Years from
January LIST, 1910.

must be approved by the Commiss,o..
ers Of State Institutions before ~.
shall be deemed or considered a. svs
ficient compliance with the ip,sr,
thereof.
Each prisoner shall be furnishss
with a separate iron cot bedste,s
properly equipped for comfort =,
shown In the schedule.
The lessee shall at all times enfor,.
in the prison or camps and upon ths
work such rules as may be prescrlbea
by the Commissioner OF Agricultprs
and approved by the Board Of Com.
missioners OF State institutions for
the health humane treatment and
safe custody Of the prisoners.
Lessees shall take all prisoners
sentenced by any court to the State
prison. without regard to age. sex or
physical condition.
The State prison physician. with
the approval OF the Commissioners Of
Agriculture. shall designate those 10
be confined In a hospital subject to
the endorsement Of the board
The allowance for escapes win be
within the discretion Of the Board Of
Commissioners Of State Institutions
All payments under the contract
shall be made quarterly in advance.
except for the first quarter Of the
year 1910. which shall be payable one
half July ]. 1909. and the other hall
October I. 1909. upon a basis Of the
whole number Of prisoners inoarceF-
ated in the State prison ON July l.
1903
The lessees shall enter into a bond
with two OF more good and sufficient
sureties i'm such sum as may be ~
Qulred by the Board OF Commission
eTs Of State Institutions. (said bond 10
be made payablel for the faithful per
Torrance OF the contract and shall b
a bond acceptable 10 the Board Of
Commissioners Of State Institutions
and shall be approved by said board
Deductions will be allowed for each
prisoner while confined in the hospital
under the direction Of the State prisoa
physician and Commissioner OF AErF
culture with the approval Of the board
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

mandamus proceedings In the State
supreme court. through their counsel.
L. c. Massey, seeking 90 compel the
Florida East Coast railway 90 comply
with the Commissioners orders 70
curing that railway 10 make conneo.
ton with the Atlantic Coast Line rail
road az Orange Junction. The So
preme court has made the case 70.
turnahle for March 9th.
Mandamus proceedings have also
been instituted against the Atlantic
a Saint Andrews hay Railway Co 20
compel that company 10 obey the Com
missions orders prescribing rates on
lumber, wood and cross-ties.
handamus proceedings have also
been Instituted against the Louisville
A Nashville Railroad Company 90
compel the l. 4 ~ railroad 20 com.
ply with the rule OF the Commission
requiring railroads 10 report an cases
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04
SUPPLIES FOR PANAMA
VIA NORTHERN PORTS
The South Being Grossly Disseminated Against for
Benefit Of Special Interests.

land states 10 New Ofk. lneEe u
no good reason why IL should originate
in this section exclusively. other than
that the railroads get a chance TO
haul H.
IAN immense saving could be ef-
fected n this cement was manufactur-
ed In the South, but II not In the
South. IN Middle and Western States.
and then placed on boats and sent
down the Missouri and Ohio and
Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. and
from there shipped to the Panama ca
nal instead of from New York.
Immense orders OF structural iron
are being used In the building of the
canal Massive cranes. heavy ma
chinery and a large assortment Of
tools are used in great quantities. The
South Is the place where these orders
should be filled. II the South would
get its share. as & deserves as a re-
suit OF its ports being so much nearer
the canal, the entire South would bene-
hL The Pacific Coast and far West
have also suffered from discrimination
IN the Government purchase OF canal
supplies.
President Taft should also use his
influence 10 give Southern ports relief
from certain quarantine regulations.
which are unjust and discriminatory
and tend to drive business to North
ern ports"
Sufficient time has not yet elapsed
20 hear from all parts Of the South
relative to Mr.. Taft's cabinet. Many
anticipated the incoming President
would show that he meant what he
said about intending 90 be a friend
20 the South by appointing a typical
representative of the South 10 a cab
met position. IL Is as yet too early
10 say whether the accrediting Of
Jacob II. Dickinson. late Of Chicago.
70 Tennessee. will be a satisfactory
Indication Of Mr.. Taft's desire TO have
man In his cabinet who can ably
advise him In matters pertaining to
the South.
There has been a great deal OF re-
greet expressed over Mr.. Taft's failure
to retain Luke =. Wright In the posi-
ton Of Secretary OF War. which port
folio goes 20 Mr.. Dickinson. The gen
eral impression In Washington Is that
the South would have been appre
ciative OF Wright's retention. Il Is
pointed out that the new Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor. Charles Nagel
Of Missouri. Is a SOutheTner from one
standpoint and will be considered the
south's representative along with Mr..
Dickinson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

night by Rev. b. r. Moseley. On Mon.
day the happy couple were enter'alneu
az dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. W. II Lee'
the table being decorated with oranss
blossoms in honor OF the occasion. All
present enjoyed the fine dinner
usual tIuran seronade was given ~
front o. he Brown cottage. occupl'l
los Mr aud Mrs Sur,on. ON MonuA,
wrat Th. community extends Os''
wishes.
The Lutheran h,ll che hrri ''I'','
Tor a long time ou sunday. Rev j.. ..
Waters preaching a fine sermon 20
wost auurcciatl,e congregation. 80
church was beautifully decorated WIZ
r~-wood and purple lantanas'
Prof Nunnally. from Lake CITY 20 ~.
lege. vas expected to preach al ID, -
Baptist church on sunday Ou'
ness prevented his coming
c. p. HUFFMAN. Jr, and $. L''
turned 10 Lake City on Tuesday
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04
PICTURES ON DISPLAY.
Gainesville National Bank Have start
ed Another New Plan.

Gainesville National Bank Have Start
ed Another New Plan.
Cashier c. A. Faircloth OF the
Gainesville National Bank will secure
pictures OF leading banks throughout
the country and display them along
the walls OF their building.
Among the collection be has al
ready received are the National City
Bank az New York. one of the largest
banks la the Western Hemisphere hay-
ing a capital and surplus of over $780,
600 900. This was sent by the as
sistant cashier. G.. r. Gregory, and o.
among the haudsOmest and largest Of
the collection
The Reichsbank OF Berlin. the Bank
OF England, Bank Of Spain and the L.
8 Treasury building are among the
collection.
They are handsome photo-engray-
urcs, neatly framed and add much 10
the attractiyeness oi the bank
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

WASHINGTON. March S.-"The
United States Government is today
sending millions and millions OF dol
lars worth OF supplies to the Panama
canal from New York. when in the In
teresis Of economy 20 the nation and
Eairness 10 the South they should be
shipped from Southern ports. These
gigantic orders for machinery. cement
etc.. are being filed IN the iron trusts
plants IN the New England States.
shipped over Wall street owned rail-
roads 10 New York In order that the
special interests may get their BIT.
and then loaded on ships for Panama
These supplies should be mauufae-
iured In the South and shipped from
southern ports. 1000 miles nearer the
Panama canal Eone.
N President Taft really wants 60
be a friend Of the South he should
early IN his administration use his In
fuence 20 stop the discrimination that
the Republican party has consistently
practiced against the South and West
"a favor Of the New England States"
This interview offers President Taft
a tip as 10 how he may exert his
Erlemdship for the South The speaker
Waa prominent member Of Congress.
representing q district in one Of the
southern States. He was not talking
FOR publication. but was answering the
writer's query as 20 opportunities that
&he new President might seize upon 20
make good his repeated declaration OF
friendship for the South.
II President Taft does not make
good In winning the admiration and
confdence % the South Il win not be
R,ecause Of q lack of opportunities. /"
said the Southern representative. The
appointment % good men 70 FEDERAL
nalces Is important but bis OppOrtuni.
ties DO not stop there.
"a am noe over-estimatlng his Op-
nortunities when I say that the new
ecutlxe may. u he win use his IN.
Noeuce IN the right direction. add Inn
petus b the Industrial activity Of
every state IN the South that win win
him the friendship Of the South. But
win he DO it3 Can be do Il without
ar0uslng the anger Of the powerful
lnnueaces Of the New England States
which practically dominate Republi-
can politics and Republican Presi-
dents2
More cement h going 20 be used In
the construction Of the Panama canal
than has ever been made since its dis
c0very. This cement IL being shipped
from points adjacent 70 the New Eng
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

During the meeting Of the Florida
Press Association IN 81 Augustine the
latter part Of this month a special edi-
ton OF The 81 Augustine Record 10
10 be issued which Is 10 be edited b.
members OF the association.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04

The committee appointed 10 'n, '.,,.,
gate and report upon the ad'is'D ,".t
of Key West purchasing the -.
property which Is 20 be- sold a. -
uon soon. has reported aa's.'. -.
They gave as their reason 'D1' /,
city would lose over 81 600 q year
ta1es and licenses. -
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-04
GOOD VOTE POLLED
In PIANO CONTEST
MISS ELLIS GAINED OVER 1900
ON MISS oUPREE.
Miss Sanchez Climbs Higher, as Does
Also Miss Estelle 5eaI-others
Hold Their Own.

Following is the vote in the piano
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-09-14
WRITTEN MAKES A STATEMENT
Confirms Cooks Charges Regarding
Peary Taking Provisions.

st. Johns, N. F., Sept. Italian
Written, who was boatswain of the
Peary auxiliary steamer Erik in 1905
and again in 1908, adds his quota to
the Polar controversy. On his expe-
ditions he naturally saw much of
Peary and knew of Peary's plans. He
was also on the Erik in the summer
of 1907 when she lay for a week in
Sydney alongside the schooner John
R. Bradley, in which DR.. Cook was
starting for the pole, Erik that year
going to Hudson Bay for the Cana
dian government
Written says that the Bradley was
abundantiy equipped for Cooks expe-
4 4 - haTing supplies Cor at least
three years He confirms the charge
made by Dr. Cook at Copenhagen
that Peary took Cooks provisions, ad-
ding that not only did the crew of
the ship take Cooks stores that were
at Etah, but that boats were sent to
Annatook, thirty miles distant, to re-
move Cooks provisions here. Whit
ten admitted, however, that he did
not know that this removal was by
arrangement between R. Francke,
who was left in charge of the provi-
sions, and Peary, but he thought, new
ertheless, that it was a strange thing
to do, in view of the fact that Cook
was then away on the ice foes and
might return
The boatswain also made the state
ment that both Cooks and Francke's
collections of ivory and skins, some
of them very valuable, were taken as
well. He said that the trouble with
Peary's previous expeditions had been
the lack of supplies. Instead of re-
away for years, Commander
Peary was compelled to return after
about fourteen months, the real rea-
son, Written declared, being that he
did not have enough supplies to re-
main longer.
Information received here tonight |
was to the effect that the Roosevelt |
would leave Battle Harbor for Sydney
On Sunday.