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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17
OUR AMERICAN Lire.

Everyone admits that the scale OF
living has greatly increased In recent
years. So far have we departed from
the simple life Of our fathers that
what to them were Injuries are now
considered as comforts and now held
20 be necessities Of life. Social and
educational advantages. pleasures. Ia
eiIities OF travel and communication.
and many other things are such as
our fathers never conceived let alone
possessed.
One might suppose that with all
these advantages life Woud be easier
and more enjoyable. yet Il Is cues
tionabIe II such IL really the case.
Probably the spirit OF unrest and the
sense Of dissatisfaction were never
so prevalent as today. This reveals
itself in several ways. but most fOrci
bly,. perhaps, I'm the vast increase In
suicides. The number IL double what
Il was eight years ago. This fact
gives a certain force 10 the statement
recently made that In spite Of ma
terial wealth and prosperity and wide
spread indulgence In sports. Ameri
cans are the most unhappy OF peoples
without fully endorsing so radical
a view Il Is clear that something Is
wrong, and II is not difficult to dis
cover what that something is. In
truth the pace OF our modern life in
all It's relations Is too swift. Bust
ness men are running a constant
Marathon In their haste 20 get rich
and they are doing Il al the expense
Of their nervous energy. their health
and their finer sensibilities.
When at last they try 10 enjoy life
by plunging into pleasure, as many
Of them do. they find the capacity fpi
q Is gone. The one remedy Is a
saner view Of life, a slowing up, ths
cultivation Of the better side Of no,
and the recognition that valuable as
money Is there are other things still
more valuable.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17
FINE GOLD WATCHES.

I'm another column Of our paper VIII
be found a certified statement made
by L. A. Jernigan a Son, jewelers.,
upon the class Of watches given away
every Saturday evening by Phifer
Bros. OF the New York Racket to the
person bringing the largest amount
Of trading coupons issued by that
firm for every dollar traded.
We have been shown both. one Of
the ladies' and gentlemen's watches
and asked 10 inspect them thoroughly.
which we did. OF course we are not
jewelers.. nor are We in position to
give expert testimony in regard TO
them, but from our experience with
watches we would recommend them
as good watches. something that no
man or lady would be ashamed TO
own and a watch that is calculated
20 speak for the enterprise and pro
gressiveness Of the Well-known firm
for years to come.
All who are fortunate enough to Sc
cure one Of these valuable watches
simply as a premium for trading with
the New York RaekSt. where you al
ways get full value for your money.
should consider themselves very
fortunate.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

much lower than q now Il. Durine
the last year Of the Jennings admin
istration the tax levy for State pur-
poses was about the lowest ever
made. That year the levy for general
revenue purposes was only one-half
mill. Il Is TO be hoped that the Legis-
Iature viii be able to reduce the levy
az least one and one-half mills. which
will be a great relief to Overburdened
Observation-Disclosures News.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17
INCREASE or PENSIONERS.

The Legislature Of 1855 made the
first appropriation OF about $4,000
for pensions. and for a number OF
years the appropriation vas gradual
~ increased and the number on the
pension rolls slowly added 10. When
Hon. W. s. Jennings became Cover
nor In 1901 there were less than 500
pensioners on the rolls. During that
administration the number was I'M
creased 20 about 1000. and. under
Governor Broward's administration
there was a further increase 20 Over
5000.
The tax nov levied Tor pensions Is
four mills. which yields about $780,
900. This amount a. wholly made.
quate 20 pay the pensioners on the
present rolls. who are very rapidly in'
creasing. The Indications are that a
Elk mills tax will be- required 20 meet
the pension payments. This b. several
times a. much as any other state D.
paying Tor pensions. IL behooyes the
LEGISLATURE 20 make the tax levy for
other purposes az loo a. possible so
a. 20 avoid any unnecessary Increase
Ia the present high taK rate. The levy
Tor general revenue purposes should
be- reduced n possible. IL has been
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17
WITH THE PARAoRAPHERs.

Smile and he'll smile with you'll
he's just down from Georgia.-Tlmes-
Union.
That 25-year sentence was enough
20 make any woman Boyle with in
dignatiOn.- Tampa Tribune.
Women are still vigorously protest
ing against Congress acting as the
implement 20 hold their hosiery up
Times Union.
Anyhow. Florida viii not have 90
try 20 upset the constitution OF the
United States. which Is something In
our favor. Miami News-RecOrd.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

Norman r. Mack has commenced
the publication az Buffalo. n. T.. Of
The National Monthly. the aim Of
which Is the advancement OF Democ.
racy. IN the initial number the pub
Usher says ia has been apparent for
many years that the Democratic
cause has been Handicapped and the
Democratic home neglected through
TIE lack OF party publications. and Il
d hardly necessary 20 point out that
this publication has both a field and
a mission"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

In regard 10 the appointment Of
oHiceTs for the nov county OF Palm
Beach. Governor Oilchrist has writ
Zen ne Chairman Of the Democratic
Executive Committee that he prefers
they b. elected b. primary. j
thlnk that there could be- found three
men IN each precinct Who would serve
Al such election without pay" says
the Governor In this way an cleo
tlon would coat but little. However
n the sentiment Of the county 10
capitalized in favor OF certain men
Cor the various Offices. and the ooun'
a. A. practically unanimous on the
sublect nomination By executive
committee would suit me-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17
LIST OF BOOKS ADOPTED

Section l23 Of School Law requires
that the Board Of Public Instruction
at the expiration OF one contract en-
ter into another for a period OF
Ave years. In compliance with this
law. on the 9Th day Of April. 1909, the
board adopted the following books
for the period OF FIVE years:
List Of Books.
CThe figures In the first column
represent exchange prices. and those
in the last column the Introductory
and mailing price,
Union Primer ....... rs
Hunts Progressive Speller
Especial Edition. Part I..S.O6 ~
Hunts Progressive Speller
Especial Edition) Part H.. .OS .16
Baldwin's First Reader reg
ular Edition. ............ 10 .2j
Baldwin's Second Reader
Irregular Edition. ....... 81 80
Baldwin's Third Reader
Irregular Edition. ....... "a 40
Baldwin's Fourth and Fifth
Reader Irregular Edition. SO go
Baldwin's Sixth and Sew
enth Reader Irregular Ed.
tionD ................... 80 90
Especial Book Edition OF
abOve.l
Baldwin's First Reader. OF Ia
Baldwin's Second Reader. ~ %
Baldwin's Third Reader. 10 80
Baldwin's Fourth and Fifth
Reader NATURALIZATION. 20 40
Baldwin's Sixth and Seventh
Reader ................. % AS
ilderman's Classics. Old and
New Irregular Editionl l.. rs .25
Aldeman's Classics. Old and
New Irregular Edition) g. rs 80
Alderman's Classics. Old and
New Irregular Edition. g.. .21 .3i
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

speaks edltoriany Of Congressman
Prank Clark and Hon. william Jen-
nlngs Bryan az follows:
~On bis return 10 Washington from
Tallahassee. where he addressed the
House In response 20 a resolution
critlclsing him for his attack upon
Mr.. Bryan IN a speech IN Congress
on-the tariff question. Representative
Clark OF Florida declared that Mr..
Bryan was down and out a. the Dem
ocratic leader. and that he would wei
come that issue In his campaign for
reelection next year.
There Is no particular reason why
Mr.. Clark should be particularly dis
turbed BY threats 81 opposition In
his district because OF his refusal 20
recognize Dir. Bryan's leadership. o.
course Afr. Bryan has many friends
On Florida as he has in all other
States. but All the signs Indicate that
bis leadership Of his party h In
name rather than In fact. The real
leaders Of the Democratic party are
not counting upon Mr.. Bryan TO rem
der any further service Of cOnse
quence. In fact. they are not consid-
ering him In connection with the
Presidential nomination In 1912. IfI
they were. Il would be right and prop
er 10 respond 10 his wishes and take
account Of bis views In all party mat
tiers. That the party isn't doing. Il
a. true that there are Democratic Con
gressmen who consult him respecting
questions that come before Congress.
but the number. from all accounts.
isn't large. He isn't having much
60 say respecting the pending tariff
bills. though now and then he has
something 20 say about tariff princf
pies In a general way.
1T isn't known Of eouSe whether
Mr.. Bryan win Be a candidate for the
Presidential nomination Of HIS party
In 1919. and be doesn't know himself.
II he sees a chance 20 set the nOmi-
nation there is no doubt that he win
make the most Of H. II he should
get the nomination again he would
have the distinction OF being nOmi-
mated for President Oftener than. any
other man. re might regard that
distinction worth having ard working
for. But the leaders OF the Demo
cratic party are not going TO risk
losing another Presidential election
simply 20 crafty Mr.. Bryan's ambi-
tiOn TO be nominated for President
ofteneF than any other man.
Representative Clark Is of the
opinion that he could be reelected TO
Congress even though Mr.. Bryan
should canvass his district against
him. He knows his district pretty
well and he undoubtedly feels safe
In challenging Mr.. Bryan 10 try TO
defeat him.
The friends Of Mr. Clark I'm Florida
have no feeling OF hostility TO Mr..
Bryan. They simply feel that he can
not be elected President. and that
therefore he shouldn't eomplioate the
situation By maintaining an attitude
Of willingness 20 accept another
nomination. They think be should
state frankly that he gives mp the
leadership 90 that Democrats could
seek another leader.
My Bryan isn't going TO Florida %
make a canvass against Mr.. Clark
In fact there a. no good reason for
thinking that he would care 90 bring
about Mr. Clark's defeat. even " he
could. and II 10 pIerry certain that
he couldn't even n he wanted 10. Il
Is a safe statement that his influence
with Democrats Is steadily declining"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

The list Of textbooks adopted By
the Board Of Public Instruction for
use IN Alachua county for the next
hve pears i publiflei In to-
days issue Of The Sun and should
o. carefully read By every teacher
and school patron In the county. In
q number Of instances the price OF
books has been greatly decreased
and the new contract Is calculated
% save the people Of the county
quite q sum over prices previously
paid.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

People who DO much kicking about
taEes might b. prohted and instruct
"a 20 remember that the tramp Is the
only fellow Who has ever carried
their idea % SIS ultimate and logical
conclusion and pays NO taxes az all.
aays The Tampa Times. We are all
poor critters. and some o. as are
thonghtless enough not 20 carry our
conclusions % the logical ultimate
where they would be very interest
ing 20 look through and analyEe. Let
a. b. reasonable and stand our share
Of the common trouble and expense.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

The Legislature Of Missouri has
adopted a prohibition amendment 20
the state constitution and the people
81 that state at the next general cleo
tion win have an opportunity 10 vote
Cor o. against Statewide prohibition.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

Representative Chase OF Duval
county has introduced a BIN In the
House giving Jacksonville q commis-
sion form Of government.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

The Tampa Times has Just closed
q neutrality-suspicious. contest in
which the young lady who received
the largest vote was awarded $1,000
n cash- The nberality Of The Times
Il only exceeded b. its progressive
meas.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

Governor Glchrist has appointed
Henry w. Curtis Of Quincy % be As
nisiant state Auditor. succeeding w.
b. saaier.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

Those who don't HE the design OF
ne new sl.ooo notes win have to
gFin and bear a.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

Alderman's Classics. Old and
New Regular Edition. g.. "a 40
Alderman's Classics. Old and
New Irregular EdltIon) g.. "a 40
Whites Primary History OF
II. q. ........s.......... 30 30
Brevard a BENEFITS His
tory OF Florida .......... SO 60
Fields Grammar School
History Especial Edition.. .32 IS
MYERS School History OF
England ................. 80
Myers General History Re
vised ................... 80 l.50
Smiths Primary Arithme-
tic .................... IL IS
Smiths Intermediate Arith-
metic ................... 10 40
Mines Standard Arithmetic
Especial Edition. ....... % As
Mines High School Algebra 80. 100
Mines Plane Geometry. rs
wentwOrth's Plane Trigono-
metry ................... ~ go
Hyde's TwO-BOOk Course In
English.
BOOK 1 .................. IL do
Book III ................. "a go
Redway's Natural Introduc-
tory Geography ....... sc 60
Redway's Natural School
Geography .......... .75 1.25
Maury-simonds Physical
Geography ............. ~ 100
overton's Primary Physiology rs 80
overtOn's intermediate Ply
siOlOgy ........"........ 80 90
overton's Advanced Physi.
OlOgy ................... .46 so
Haarens New Writing Book
Is per dozen ........... &c. go
Webster's Primary DictiOn-
airy ................... 10
Webster's Common School
Dictionary .,............ 80. az
webster's Academic DictiOn-
airy .................... go LOU
Sandwich 4 BacOn's High
School Word Book ...... 80. 40
Bergen's Elements Of Botany so 1.3O
Information furnished teachers i'm
reference 20 other high school books
given later.
Under the contracts Il Is necessary
for all books that are to be exchanged
A.. - .oft,cs,H - -, s,f,o. and fhof
no exchange price viii be allowed af-
ter one year from date OF contract
except where children move into the
county, I'm which case the exchange
price will be allowed for the full
period Of contract. Please compare
books you have with the list. and
where a difference is found send
books to John Vidal. Gainesville. with
the amount of money necessary for
exchange and you will be supplied
with books In accordance with the
opening OF your school, as no book
will be- allowed In the lower grades
not embodied m the above list. The
school law makes Il my duty 90 see
that the books adopted are used.
Permit me 20 advise all concerned
that ! shall track the law 20 the let
ter and any teachers resignation will
be requested who allows other books
10 be used IN place OF those adopted
by the board. as some have done.
A comparison with prices for
books heretofore and those required
under the present contract will show
in . majority OF cases a much small
.er price
A reader that heretofore cost %
cents can now be had for Is cents.
Mines Arithmetic has been reduced
from 65 cents 10 45 cents. and Fields
History from SI.OO 10 G5 cents.
hope that all patrons will see that
their children are supplied with books
according 90 contract before sending
them 10 school J. l.. KELLEY,
County Superintendent Public In
EfFupfiou
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

80 We vim not accept stamps Of
! hrger dsnomlnatiOn than 2 cents-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-17

ne sun and The Thricea-week
IN. - World one year. .e1.e5
Ehe Sun and The Atlanta (Ga.l
Weekly Constitution one year. LIS
ne Sun and The Atlanta (Cal
noml.Weekly Journal one year 80
ne sun and The Gemi.Weekly
Times-Union one year .-..... 1.50
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
BASEBALL NOTES.
The old worm turned again


Nationals crawl out Of last place
Charley smith is as good as any Of EN-
when he's right
Johnson has still 70 win his first game
for Cantillon's crew.
Can nobody stop that Detroi; bunch?
The answer is Not yet
So Tin Hurst * suspended Well, he
viii not be Idle iong- that's cinch-
Our BOYS are in Chicago again to-day.
Now for another brace and a climb Up
the ladder.
Boston makes it two straight against
Cleveland. Chech showing the way 10
victory
Welcome to our city. afr. Browne. If
you only keep I'D that stick work you
can have anything we've gOt-and then
some
Too bad Doc" White couldn't have
been on The firing line for the Sox- We
eve him several
jim Deiehanty is finding the ball once
more. Here's hoping he has really dis
covered his long lost batting lamp.
II the philadelphia Athletics can soak
81 LOUIS oA thS COOSr We o~e'-1 ~ -'--N
some ripe plucking there.
Detroit took about all the starch left
out Of young Mr. Wilson the Yankees
r,itcher. Poor WilsOa-tbat's all
McGraw's $1,000 pitcher. Marquard, was
bit too strong for the Cubs yesterday.
His job IS good for some time yet
johnson is likely TO be called upon TO
pitch against the Sox to-day. AT EN-.
Walter.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
EASY FOR THE RILLIOPPEUS
Georgetown Disposes Of Catholic
University.
Contest Started Like Real Game, but
VtctOrs' Heavy Hitting Turned
the Trick.

Georgetown easily defeated Catholic
University yesterday afternoon IN
rather Hstless game, the final score being
10 ;
At the start it looked as though the
scrap would be close. each team getting
two runs in the opener and none IN the
second But IN the third the Hiltoppers
began 10 go Up the ladder. and al the
end Of the sixth they were Eve points
in the lead
O'ConOT made his second appearance
on the rubber for the Blue and Graz. and.
considering that il vas only his second
game this spring. he did exceedingly vel.
tanning ten OF the opposing batsmea-
Green, who did the twirliag for the
Brooklanders. was Up against a tough
proposition in the heavy-aitting Hilton
PeTs. but nevertheless, Re proved ecual
70 the occasion. even though he ves
landed on for ten hits
Sitter1i1g- on third for the viCto-s. was
the big star OF the afternoon. getting two
hits, three runs. q put-OUt. and an assist
with no errors Harlem. OF Catholic mi
veTsity, claimed some Of the lime light
on account Of his clever bunting and
speedy base-ru1ning. while his tezmmste
HeSsler- also cid some starring in the
line OF stick work, getting three safeties
out OF four times Up. one OF which vas
beautiful thTee-b2gger 10 left field.
which Gang near being a home run.
Score
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13

Technical High School won !ts first
game Of the high school series at Amer
ican League Park yesterday by defeating
Eastern in a well played game. TO >.
and Dolly Gray were the op-
posing twirleTs. and with perfect support
neither would have been in any serious
danger. Whitney was found for eight
hits. but several were o. the scratchy
variety Gray allowed but four, and
three OF the four were collected by Le-
land. Eastern's first-sacker.
Outside Of the work OF the pitchers, the
game was featureless. Thirty-four Of the
high school lads were retired BIZ the
strike-out route. eighteen falling before
Gray. while Whitney had sixteen to his
credit
Tech scored first in the second. annex
ing & run when Lynch hit safely. stole.
went TO third on a baIk. and scored on
GTay's hit to center.
Eastern came back with two in the
third. Leland got his second hit. q hot
one, through third Martin walked and
both men advanced a base on a passed
ball Whitney rolled an easy one down
to second, but Kelly threw a triae wild
ana Falconer nuffed It, both Leland and
Martin scoring or the error
In the sixth he Tech rOoters got busy
and Eastern took an aerial flight When
they recovered Tech had enough to win.
Whitney passed Kelly 10 start the inning
King struck out Kelly went TO second
on e passed ball. and 10 third when
O'Rielly drove a iong fy 10 center that
fell safe, BabcOck losing 1t in the sun
O'Rielly stole second. and the bases
were filed. when FalcOEer reached first
on a little pop fy that dropped safely in
front OF third base. Lynch drove one tr
right. scoring two. and took second OF
the thrOw-in. Kramer hit one 20 Whit
ney. and FalcOneT was thrown out AZ the
plate trying to score. Spencer walked
but Gray few out 10 right
The Blacksmiths sewed II up IN the
seventh on a hit by Ofut. and errors
By Lyon and Vare!a that allowed two
men 10 cross the plate
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13

then ascehJies; end q wild pitch permitted
Ganiey 10 take third. while Jerry an
nexed second
Delehsnty's double 10 left center count
ed both runners. Clymer pounded a short
grounder TO Scott. who pegged TO PurJell.
catching Delehanty At third. Conroy
popped to Isbsll. and Purtell. bungling
McBrides groupder, allowed Clymer 10
pull of a cycionic dash for home. scor-
ing just before Mcbride was run 70 earth
BY the epr,1t SOx inf1eld-
yer Gets a Hit.
mad attempt 10 bolster up his
hitting fC.Sss sally withdrew from the
game ir the eighth. while George Davis
took shot at the ball. Altizer opened
t--s round with a single TO center. and
Atz popped TO Delehanty- Parent slapped
a single over McBrides head, and Davis
marched I'D to bat for Manager Bill. But
the old war horse failed 20 deliver, hitting
into a double play, Mcbride 70 Freeman.
Frank Owens succeeded Sully back OF
the plate in the final rounds.
johnson started the ninth for Wash
ington. doubling 10 left George Browne
scratched q two-bagger of IsbeI's shins.
scoring the Idaho phenom. but machine
like fielding by the sox stopped further
scoring.
After Purtell had flied 10 ClymeT in the
ninth, Welday batted for Scott. and was
easy; Conroy 70 Freeman. Hahn and
Dougherty singled in order. but too late.
for IsbelTs fly TO Browne stopped the
dOinps
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
SAILORS LOSE TO WARRIORS.
Hen of Mars Bat Ball to All Corners
of the Lot

Navy was easy for War in q One-sided
sUt interesting game on the Monument
Grounds yesterday afternoon. The War
Iors had their batting lamps trimmed,
md pounded the sphere TO all corners OF
he lot for a total Of seventeen hits and
Ourteen runs.
Bernie Gallagher. who served them over
o. the Warriors. was IN rare form, al
owing the Navy two hits and striking
hut seven He had excellent control and
I'D not issue a pass. Watson led at the
At with four hits. including a brace OF
tngies, a two-bagger. and a triple. Score:
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
CANTILLON HAPPY OVER
ACQUISITION OF BROWNE
- % The wa.finrton 60.


Chicago, May I2.-"BrOwne's
work to-day Is the best answer I
can make rs 10 why purchased
him. said Manager Can:iilOn.
@He went IN right Of the reel
and banged the ball all over the
lot He Is a good ball player, and
we wanted him.
The passing Of Browne FROM
Che National to the Americun
League viii be IN epoch in his
life- He was a member of the
Giant team when they were the
champions Of the world, and was
traded 20 BOsten last year in the
biggest baseball deal OF the year
the ere by which Bowerman.
Ferguson. cnd Browne were ac-
qUired by the Doves, Tenney go
ing 10 the Giants.
In the spring of this year
Browne was placed on the mar
ket and waivers were nsked.
Chance, believing that the out
feIdgr WIS sftIl n great ball
player, grabbed him and started
the season With him in center
field. Browne was willing
worker. but could rot get his
stride. with the result that he
WIS benehed and then placed on
the market.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
STUDENTS LEG IS BROKEN
Hammer ThrOwer. While at Prac-
tiee, Injuries Fellow Athlete.

Worcester, Mass. May I2-Damon How
ard. the Worcester Academy student who
threw the twelve-pOund hammer 1es feet
Friday. broke the leE Of John Abbott. Of
ST Louis. a fellOw-student- to-day while
prscticing for the interscholastic meet at
Harvard
Abbott who is a sprinter. was on the
track, and Howard was getting ready TO
hurI the hammer when il broke and the
bali sped Up the track with force. hitting
Abbott O. the right les, just above the
ankle, and the bone was broken in two
pieces.