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states, and he labored ardently In full.
fillment Of the plan.
He was one of the pioneers in the
abolition movement, proposing the abol-
ishment of the institution of slavery
great many years before the country
was ready to act upon the question.
He was a century ahead of his time
in his ideas about international arbi-
tration, and his arguments in behalf
OF international peace sound strangely
like those with which we are familiar
today and which come now from the
mouths Of men not usually reputed to
be lacking in sanity or common sense
Such, however was liable to be the
Characterization of a man who in
Paine's time propounded these the
cries. He was one of the first advo-
Gates of political equality between the
sexes and was a pioneer in the move
ment for protection to dumb animals.
He was stanch advocate of the prin-
ciple of human brotherhood and be-
lieved in the possibility some day of
great republic of all the nations of the
world. Education of the children Of
the poor at public expense was an idea
of his, and it is claimed that he was
the first to suggest a system of inter-
national copyright. He proposed old
age pensions, such as have recently
been put in practice in Great Britain,
and he had faith to see that the pur-
chase Of the Louisiana territory under
Thomas Jefferson was a move which
in time would rebound greatly to the
welfare of the young republic.
Paine was not man without faults
and that he made mistakes his greatest
admirers will admit but his services
to his country in her time of trial were
so great that it is urged his faults
should be forgotten and due honor paid
to his memory now that the lapse of
years has rendered it possible for the
historian to pass more unbiased judg-
ment upon his character and achieve
fnentS
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
sVHE forthcoming commemoration
of the centenary of the death
of Thomas Paine revives inter-

OF the centenary of the death
III of Thomas Paine revives inter-
est in the career and services
Of fhst picturesque figure of the Rev.
olutionary era. 1t was in the city of
New York, on June 8, 1909, that the
noted statesman and philosopher met
his end. He had survived by many
years the success of the movement for
political liberty which he did so much
to promote, but he did not live long
enough to see the age of religious lib
erty which now reigns in this and
many other lands. He offended many
of his best friends in his later years
by his unnecessarily offensive and an
tagonistic way Of stating his ideas on
religious and philosophical subjects
and created for himself a reputation in
this respect which for time served
to. efface to some extent the memory
of the deeds Of valor and self sacri-
flee which stand to his credit as a
patriot and worker for the cause
of American independence. His ideas
would not be considered SO radical as
to subject him to ostracism in our own
day, and his country is coming to rec
ognize that his memory is entitled to
respect and veneration.
This is shown in the TACT that a
statue of him now stands in Independ-
ence hall, Philadelphia, and that his
old home at New Rochelle has been
removed to park by the Huguenot
Association of New Rochelle and is to
be preserved as museum of historical
relics. Near it stands a monument
with bust of Paine, and it is at this
place that the exercises in his honor
will take place on the one hundredth
anniversary of his death. Men emf.
nent in various callings will address
the gathering and tell of the value of
his services to the several causes in
which he labored
Whatever differences of opinion may
exist as TO the propriety of Paine's
course in his later years in attacking
many Of the then generally accepted
views as to religion and theology, there
can be no doubt that gratitude is owed
him for the sacrifices he made In the
American cause during the Revolution,
for the contributions he made to the
existing store OF liberal political ideas
and for the fight he made in behalf
Of political progress in such works as
his Rights Of Man.
It IS admitted that he had great
deaf to do with the writing Of the
immortal Declaration of independence,
even if he was not deserving more
than Thomas Jefferson to be called its
author. He was Washington's friend
and counselor to whom the Father
of His Country often went for advice
In times when he was sorely tried and
perplexed as to the course he should
pursue He served In the patriot army
as a common soldier and by his writ
ings did much to keep the discouraged
troops from mutiny and surrender. He
once headed subscription in behalf
Of the troops by a gift of his whole
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30

asFEe on running
the Republican campaign last autumn
and Mr.. Dover was made secretary of
the advisory board Of the committee
which gave him a chance to do cam.
paign work without danger of friction
with the lead Of the party's national
organization. rs party service was
appreciated, however, and be has now
received IL rceeenie.a7a Ct It a position
which is much coveted on account of
the generous fees that go with it. Mr.
Dover was born Ia NIcConnelsviIle, O.
h 1873.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30

600. The estimates of his losses in.
late years ran as high as $4,000, coo.
When the new road was opened fern
ally in Aprid the city of Norfolk ex.
erted itself to honor the builder Mr..
Rogers took q party to Norfolk for the
opening. He appeared stronger than
for many months and in great spirits
over the railway achievement. At
dinner in his honor he heard Mark
Twain praise him as benefactor. The
author told how the oil man helped
Miss Helen Keller, paying for her
education for quarter of a century.
1t is related of Mr.. Rogers exneri.
ence as a member of the firm Of
Charles Pratt & Co that the men ii
the different Pratt factories came TO.
know his humors by the twist OF his
mustache
Both ENDS up" they used to ss;.v~ hi
advising each other that he was in a
mood to make trouble for somebody.
"one end up" meant fairly eseN
temper
Both ends down signifed that the
day would pass pleasantly for the en-
ployees.
The story of how Mr.. Rogers save
his home town of Fairhavel1. Mass
It's sewer system is identical with tbs
story Of how he gave away one ef
daughters in marriage Having lXaas
up his mind that if the town 6s,,la
not afford the piping of its sewael ;stss
the. bay he would himself md .he
expense, Mr. Rogers determined al
he would choose the very best Sd IN
system obtainable He decided
Kind of sewer built by an En- 81
company whose Representative -
ofban H. Broughton He acc0rGingfys
invited Mr.. Broughton to Tairaaven
and made him guest at hisz. one.
while .the two inspected the *, to-
aeterfnine where the pipes sheuId be
laid. At the ROGERS home Mr.. Braugh..
ton met the financier's dauehrem Cara,.
and as the trenches deepened rs love
| lor the heiress also grew deep. With
the result that the engagement vas an
houaeed before the sewers were fn..
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
AN INTERESTING MATCH.

Engagement OF Vice President Sher-
mars Son Richard to Utica Girl.
An engagement of much interest in
Washington and in Utica, N. Y, is
that of Richard Updyke Sherman, a
son of the vice president Of the United
States, to Miss Eleanor Millar OF Utica.
The wedding win take place in the
fall. The Sherman family have great
many friends in Washington, where
the vice president has long been known
through his prominence, previous to a
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
HISTORIC PETERSBURG.
The Monument Dedicated by President
Taft and Its Associations.

Taft and Its Associations.
Petersburg, Va, which recently had
the honor of entertaining President
Taft, is a city of many interesting his
toric associations. 1t has figured in
several wars, and it's annals date back
to the early years of the seventeenth
century. Where it stands was once an
Indian village, destroyed by Nathaniel
Bacon in 1916. 1t was the scene of
engagements during the Revolutionary
war cad twice was occupied by Brit
ish troops. During the civil war it
was the center of many of the en-
gagements of the famous Virginia
campaign in which some of the great
est generals of both the Union and
Confederate armies participated. The
visit of President Taft was undertaken
primarily to dedicate on the site of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
Pen Sketches
OF H.H. Rogers.
Some of the Great Oil Mans PeCuliarIties.
His Kindly Heart and His Capacity
For Satire and VindlCtiyeness.
A Remarkable Man.
~NHE late Henry 81. Rogers, vice
president of the Standard On
company. has been described

| ~%HE late Henry n. Rogers, s1Sc
| president of the Standard Oh
| 81 company. has been described
as genial, approachable, talk-
| alive and altogether attractive; then
sarcastic, bitter and jeering; cordial III
one breath, chilly the next; kindly andj
almost lovable then cold and harsh.s
| His expression could transform itself
while he blinked his eyes. His voice
could travel through the scale OF VIM
dictiveness. Indifference. politeness. az
fability and friendliness in single
Instant"
One of the intimates of Mr.. Rogers
was Mark Twain, who in private life
is Samuel L. Clemens. When the ia
nous humorist became bankrupt
through the failure of the publishing
firm with which he was identified the.
oil man took charge of his shattered
fortunes and restored him to a position
of independence. He never seemed
happier than when in Mr.. Clemens so
ciety and often took him with him on
Yachting cruises The great writer
heard of Mr. Rogers death on his way
to meet his friend and enjoy the day
with him. He exclaimed:
/ '"This is terrible, terrible! | can't
talk about it. l am inexpressibly
shocked and grieyed.s
Mr.. Rogers activities in connection
with the Virginia railway commonly
known as Rogers tidewater road
had been held responsible for much of
his i'll health in recent years. Prac-
tica1ly alone he had carried through
this project his last great industrial
venture. There have been many re-
ports that he lost millions in the en-
terprise.
1t was said by his associates that he
had done little or no specializing in
Wall street since 1906 and that all his
energy beyond what was required in
the overseership of the Standard OH
company had been concentrated ona
the tidewater roads completion. Re
ferring to the present status of his for
tune, a man In position to know the.
facts said that Mr.. Rogers held at the
time of his death about 10000 shares
of Standard Oil stock, worth $4,000,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
Simple.

You say you have discovered the
fundamental basis of criticism?'
e'I have, answered the. musician.
You must stick to these two PROPOSE
tons: If ANYTHING is a success it is
not real art, and If anything is real
art it will not be d success r ashing-
{ ION Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30

lover was hrSt tax
en- up by the late
Mark Hanna, who
made him his prl-
waite secretary, and
from this post he
graduated into that
OF secretary of the
Republican national
committee. Mr.. Do
yer and Chairman
Fl i t c h cock, now
postmaster general.
q / q not exactly
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
-
OLDEST AMERICAN SOLDIER.

General Daniel II. Rucker, Veteran of
Many Wars.
The Oldest soldier in the United
States is Major General Daniel FL.
Rucker, u. S. A. retired, who recently
celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
RICHARD upDYKE sHERmAN AND FIANcE1

year ago, as a member of the house of
representatives. Richard Sherman grad
uated three years ago from Hamilton
college, Clinton, q. T., and for a time
was assistant professor of mathematics
in that institution Later he became
secretary to the collector of the port
of New York. but recently he engaged
In business in Utica. Miss Millar is
the second daughter Of the late Henry
w. Millar Of Utica and was left con-
siderable fortune by her father.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
Reason Enough.

"What makes you think he was wor.
ried at the tine:''
'sWell, heard him say that be was
married
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
married.

"She leads him a dogs life"
How does she do it,!
by keeping a dozen cats"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30
BANK EY4A.iivE9 DOVER.
New and Lucrative Job For x-Secre-
tary OF Republican Committee.

tary OF Republican Committee.
Elmer Dover, who was recently ap-
pointed bank examiner il New York
by Secretary AaeEeagl Of the treas
ury department, will make $4,000 a
year In bis new job, Which is more
than. he got as Sc rotary Of the Repub-
lican national committee. although the
latter position gave him much infu-
ence and opportunities fer making a
wide and valuable acquaintance. Mr.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-30

IN he past year has been an un-
usually important and fruitful
one in the work of the char
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24
PROHIBITION MEASURE
PASSES HOUSE s. TO I6
Great Demonstration by Temperance Advocates
Wien Vote Was Announced.

steps leading 10 the Speakers stand.
where they took their seats.
This added materially 10 the i'm
preSsiv,uess OF the scene. Sitting
with as much grace and dignity a.
any supreme bench. the committee
was IN plain vieN Of all.
ln front of the row of desks on the
door sat many Of the business men
Of Jacksonville.
The members OF the House were az
their desks and scattered throughout
the chamber were group, Of women,
bearing bouquets OF flowers. and pin
ned close to the left shoulder We're
small white ribbon bows, emblematic
OF their purpose.
Mr.. Hodges, the youngest member
of the House. as chairman of the com
mittee. called the assemblage to order
Following this he announced that Mr.
~. VI. Bars of Jacksonville would
be- the first speaker OF the afternoon.
Mr. Bars made a lengthy address
in opposition to the passage of the
amendment He was followed by John
iG Christopher OF Jacksonville, who
read a letter from one brother m
Georgia TO another brother in Jack
sonville. giving instructions 90 sell the
family property In Jacksonville at
$4,000 less the actual value should
prohibition pass.
Rev. {. {. Carroll OF Ocala preach.
ed an impressive sermon In favor of
prohibition He said the question
came not from prohibition entirely.
bu, from the evils OF ;hc liquor traffic
ne w.'
T. J. Watkins Of Orlando offered a
petition from whom ne pleased 60
term The business men of Orlando
asking the legislature 10 pass Oh, con.
-t.tuiiuual amendment &c said pro
Inhibition WIS proving satisfactory Or
mis- county and therefore De- wanted
to ~o" Statewide prohibition.
A. D. Stevens of Jack-uuhill. said
Hr va- here Co enter protest against
the statement that the delegation from
Jacksonville represented the Iu-irr-
Interest," of that o,ry Hr -umh'rrd
90 Dist of names ol citizens of ZACH.
,,ntIe whom De- said wanted prohl
I.tDu
Ir Chase. of the committee. asked
,rr o.. li-t of names. stating De- would
uoirt out Go DO, committee whether
nr not they represented thr hua.ae..
interests OF Jacksonville,
Among other speakers heard was
E,, Brooks Lawrence of Alabama.
II' thought tlD amendment should hr
adopted af once, Hr reviewed the
Continued OH Page T-.,I
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24
HONEST REVISION OR
DEFEAT FOR G.O.P.
THIS is OPINION OF JAMES J.
HILL, RAILROAD MAGNET
SAYS He Has No interest IN the Tariff,
But Wants 70 See Country
Prosperous.

WASHINGTON. April 2a.-Honest
downward revision OF the tarifi. or GER
tain defeat of the Republican party
at the Congressional elections of
1910,
This ultimatum. u,Uusut 90 the Ma
tiOnal Capital from the Middle West
by James J. Hill. the railroad mag
nate. il now being echoed from all
parts OF the country. tall except the
New England StatesJ
Adyiccs being received IN Washing
ton from the South. the great Central
States. the Middle West. the TAR West
and Southwest. are to the effect that
the people demand a revision of the
tariff in good faith; they will not
be- satisfied with revision downward
principally on raw materials. but in
sist upon a uniform revision down
ward on manufactured articles as
we'll
Everywhere (eXCcpt I'm the new Eng
land States the tendency in public
sentiment seems 10 be- 20 accept the
Payne and Aldrich bills as measures
drawn practically solely in the inter
ests OF the big manufacturers. without
due regard 20 the welfare OF the pro
ducers and consumers. Those who
nave been Keeping in close touch with
the effect of the tariff controversy ON
various sections OF the country pre-
lict the outcome will be- closer po-
'iJical harmony between the South
Iud West These two sections, IL Is
declared. will sooner or later be- COm-
PEELED 10 act together politically TO
protect their interests in thc making
u National legislation
Not a few Republicans are worried
over the HUn brand o. predictions.
D.. @',t..a Republicans were ia con
.rol of legislation they would not
'1r. reg-i-, 90 forcing q measure lik,
.'n A'dr.ch bin tNruueh Cuugrc.~.
r'.r would fear defeat 10 tho hands
.. i.r.r constituents at the first ,lD,-
ton o.. ..- ;.n la.-a @. ,h. DE-
senator Aldrirh i~ iu different po-
-Iuon HI- bin which fails to r.riso
the tariff downward and protects the
profits of tho hig interests b. just tie
Kind az legislation Die Constituent dy-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24


Kissimmee river.
A telegram was received from SEN
atOr u. L. Fletcher acknowledging
notification OF his election.
Bills on Second Reading.
House Bin No. II. Butler OF Dade.
creating Palm Beach county. Mr..
Baker. speaker pro TEN, took the
chair and Mr.. Hudson moved that the
bill be read second time by title only.
To third reading.
Senator McMullen moved that the
rules be waived and that Senate joint
resolution No. 6S 1.-THE prohibition
amendment be taken up out OF It's
order.
Senator Buckman protested. Sena-
tor Beard also protested because his
bill was set for Friday.
Senator McMulIen claimed Senator
Beard's remembrance Of the facts In
the case to be rather poor.
The motion carried. n 10 10. Ayes
Adkins. Baker OF the Twentieth,
Baker Of the Twenty-nlnth, BrOOme.
Grill. Cone. Cottrell. Dayton. Flournoy.
Girardeau. HUMPHREYS, Leggett, Mas
sey. Mcleod. McMullen. Miller. West.
Williams. Withers. Hudson-2i. Nays
Beard. buchanan. Cook. Davis, Har.
ris. Henderson. Hosfcrd, Johnson. Nc
Crcorv ond sam IA az
Senator BEARD spoke for prohibition.
but opposed the resolution. as ne
claimed the object could be obtained
~ statutory law Tie feared that the
fight over the amendment az the polls
would divide the white people Of Flor
.3a and give the negro the balance
o: power once again.
senator buchanan opposed the ac
Uon a. the submissionists and de.
clar.l o." local option law OF Florida
10 be- sufficient Public sentiment
must be- with a law TO enforce q. he
said he claimed that Statewide pro
hibition would De- the greatest Of
m"naces 90 the growth Of Florida. He
claimed 90 be- able o. show that pro
hibitiun has proven a failure where.
Yer tested he also brought in the
negro question. lIe referred 10 resO-
buttons adopted by various commercial
aud trades bodies of the State. He
spoke for over an hour. bringing all
"a" usual arguments zap against pro
Senator BrOomr. though IN. spoke
'luquoutly for the amendment He
said Senator Buckman's long speech
reminded him Of tho title OF Shake.
-poaro's play. loves Labor Lost"
lie pleaded for tho submission 81 the
amendment Zee replied 90 many %
lho arguments against the resolution
md won much applause from the
ladies and li.itors 600 the chamber
senator sloan OF the Seventh FOL
lowed Senator Hrnomr in attacking
.. arru.... mad. AGAINST tho meas
ll. $500. frequently Interrupted
Continued un p.e. TvoD
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24
Hearing Begins

Tho SPEAKER then announced chat
.l. constitutional amendment COM
o. rr.. would com, % order.
With wilItr.us step. tUr members
.' ON. oImmIr,. sl.ns n..I around
f.. ruU of desks and walked ur rh.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24
MCMULLEN'S DRAMATIC
PLEA FOR PROHIBITION
His Mother Corpse at Largo, But He Remained to
Fight For Measure He ChampiOned.

TALLAHASSEE. April 23.-Dramat-
ic in the extreme was the effect given
TO the fight by the earnestness shown
IN behalf Of the resolution by Senator
McMullen for constitutional amend
ment for Statewide prohibition.
"Wednesday night his mother passed
away at the old home at Largo. but.
feeling that IL would be her wish for
him TO do SO. he remained for the
fight instead OF going TO her bedside.
The strain upon him was apparent
tie bore up strong. however. until he
was through speaking In behalf Of his
measure. There were many wet eyes
among the Senators as well as the
spectators when ne had finished.
Senator Adkins Of Starke also re-
ceived a telegram stating that his
mother was seriously IN, but he, too,
remained to cast his vote. He was
excused Immediately afterwards.
Senator Zim came from his sick bed
10 vote against the amendment
Senator buchanan Of Jacksonville
was the only one To speak at any
length against the measure. lie spoke
for nearly an hour and a half alto
getncr.
There were a number OF speeches
made by the other side.
Routine Proceedings.
Thirty-one members responded to
roll call when the Senate was called
20 order az 10 O'Clock.
Resolutions were introduced as fol
lows:
Senate Resolution No. 81. Cone, op.
posing rcappointmeut Of Joe Lee as
Cor.ct.~ % Iu'.rr5i Revenue ~ Jack
-ouyil'c Adopted
30. %&, Cone. continuing daily morn
ing session until o'clock. Lost, H.
go g.
Eill, We're introduced as follows.
Semi. Ell 80. 2"l. Massey. rosu.
lauUs taxation ui costs iu civil causes
BOO supreme court
Joint resolution pos, MASSEY. cousti.
utiouaI amendment relating 90 ,stab
lishmeut of courts.
Senate Wu pos. Dayton, prohibiting
of fish
SENATE IH 2lI Hudson. defining
car" of dependent children.
Souatr Ell ~. West. relating 90
taking testimony loo chancory cascs
SENATE bun So. gla. Henderson. free
transportation for -horIns of State
Senate Bin Pa Euokman. relating
ro iu trumouts payable az banks.
Consideration Of Resolutions.
Sruat. concurrent resolution SO o.
FIruruos appointing committee at
eight Co., inspect DRAMAS, ua 900
.s,r-.f.. Withdrawn ......, of
similar our already passed
Concurrent ...m $50 .. Ilu
.s ....- r... '. uu...f ...
POSITION m 1000 .aI..m d.. DIDO ..t
#..H
E.... r.r..| $50 t... DBL.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24

TALLAHASSEE. April 2a.-SIe,'rl
The Statewide prohibition amn1.
mcut which passed the S,uat. Thurs
lay afternoon - 10 Z, passed the
House on waiver OF the rui,- tui- AZ
tcruoon at $3.50 o'clock by a vote Of
55 TO Is. Representatives Carter and
Doke Of Alachua voting for its pass
age.
The House was u continuous ses-
sion on the measure for five and
hall hours. and the fight wa probably
tnc most spectacular in the history Of
the body. although IL has been appar-
ent for some time that the "drys'
had the advantage. Delegations were
here from several cities and towns.
some working for the bills passage
while others were equally as Jealous
I'm an effort 90 defeat H. Hundreds Of
ladies were present and were great
workers in support OF the measure.
As the House did not adjourn az the
noon hour. the ladies served sand
witches. coffee and lemonade 10 mem
bers in the capitol
The passage Of the bill preCipitatod
a great demonstration. tho t"mu'rauc"
advocates singing and shouting ou all.
sides. -
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24

osceola. for $4,000 appropriation for
Kissimmee river.
A telegram was received from SEN
ator d. L. Fletcher acknowledging
notification OF his election.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-24

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