The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-01-08

only change MACS in the cabinet is
the substitution of Hon. Park NJ
Trammen for Hon. ". VI. Ellis, as at
toIney general. The railroad commits
sion has a new member and a new
clerk. The former clerk. Mr. Royal
c. Dunn, having been elected to be
one of the chiefs, his fOreT position IS
now filled by Mr. s. Z. Cobb, of Jack
sonville Mr.. Cobb is well known
here. having once before lived in Tai
lahassee.
In the executive and commission
Office two very pleasant happenings
occurred last Monday. in the way of
presentations to retiring officials. The
secret of the purchase of gifts had
been so well kept however. that no
intimatiOn that anything unusual
about to take place had reached the
ears of the parties chiefly concerned,
so that the pleasant little ceremony
of beStOwal came as complete sur
prise. BY the members Of his Old
cabinet. Gov. BrOWard was presented
with a handsome silver coffee set,
urn, sugar bowl, and cream pitcher
upon a heavy silver tray General Ell
lis received from the same source a
beautiful silver mayonnafse bowl and
spoon. in a handsome satin case.
Governor Broward, especially, seemed
much affected by this demonstration
of the regard felt for him by the mem
bers of his cabinet, and replied TO the
presentation speech made by Commits
siOneT of Agriculture McLin in an ac-
Acknowledgement that gave evidence OF
deep feeling. He spoke quite at
length, using the opportunity thus of
feTed to make a kind of farewell ad-
dress to his old associates, in which
he expressed hearty appreciation of
the friendly counsel. assistance AMI
consideration he had received from
them during the past four years.
In the railroad commission office d
similar scene was being enacted. The
retiring commissioner, Hon. John p.
Morgan, a man who has not only the
entire respect and confidence of his
colleagues, but also their genuine al
lection, was there presented with
handsome gOld-headed ivory cane
deliberately engraved. The nature OF
the gift struck peculiar chord in the
mind OF the veteran commissioner.
and caused his memory TO Teye rt 10
day long ago gone by. when his father,
already an OctOgenarian. presented
him with a similar gift The elder
Morgan and his son were walking one
day in the forest when the old gen
tleman spied hickory sapling
straight and strong Taking out his
knife, ne cut it down and trimmed OFF
the twigs Then in the evenings. he
smoothed and shaped ii into hand
some cane. Embedding ID -the head a
silver coin made ready by much pol
fishing for the engTaver's tools.
This cane, Mr.. Morgan said, he
counted as one of his most valued
possessions. and the new one, that
was presented by his friends, would be
equally cherished In Commissioner
BurT's speech of presentation the es-
TEEN in which their 1acelleagUe was
held. and the regret felt by his asso-
ciates at his retirement. from their
body. was touchingly and worthily eX-
pressed
New Governor and His Household.
In a letter written to his mother,
some weeks ago. Governor GilChrist
made the pathetic lament of a bache-
lor that his household furnishings
consisted Of two Persian rugs and a
Venetian punch bowl, and called on
her to do the shopping necessary for
the equipment of his future extensive
mansion. In consequence. Mrs. Gibbs
has spent many busy weeks in buying
china. cut glass and silver for the
dining room. and rugs. curtains and
Dric-a- brac for the other apartments.
not forgetting innTmerable pots. pans
ana l9boT-saving articles for the use
of the "gUbematOriaI chef"
It seems that the mansion" is pro
vided with only what is commonly
known as heavy furniture" so it re
CURED no little thought, fine and la
Dor 10 procure all the etceteras need
ed in so extensive a household.
Airs fsiDIC hnpn -:1fnE he
fore. has always been q SOCIETY lead
er. and so IS we'll fitted 10 assume the
role of the first lady in Florida
This title she will wear for the next
four years unless the governor shall
select for himself d younger lady to
discharge the duties of hostess to the
state. In such an event. Mrs Gibbs
will gladly resign in favor Of the new
daIghttr, and content herself with the
title OF 'dowageT-"
Governor GilchTist has conferred
favor upon Tallahassee society in
bringing here hiS stately mother and
charming sisters 10 add TO the gayety
and pleasure of the remainder OF the
season His young niece also. Miss
Kate Montgomery, will be a charming
addition 10 the younger society set OF
the capital city.
Personal Notes.
Miss Glenn Hampton has returned
from the state convention of teachers
recently held AT Gainesville. and re-
ports Il most delightful session and q
charming visit among old friends.
Miss Hampton SAYS that never has she
met with more hOpi1ality and kind
ness than was shown her during her
stay in Gainesville
Miss Naomi Hampton of Hampton
Springs. will be the guest during the
next several weeks of her aunt. Miss
Glenn Hampton. OF this city
NIr Carl RarIin of Live Gal vas