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The National tribune., 1910-05-05
Good Roads i'm Florida.

Gov Gilchrist. of Florida, recently
made an address in which he presented
very valuable information regarding the
good-roads movement in Florida He
shows that there are fully 2l2O. miles
of hard. well-surfaced roads 624 miles
of graded. and 800 miles of strawed
roads in the State. OF this. OsceoIa
County, in which is St Cloud, has six
miles of mari road, three miles of CLAY
ed road and four of stone road The
Commissioners have adopted a plan of
building hard roads leading from the
County Seat to the settlements. The
County has just completed three and
one-half miles from the Orange County
line to Kissimmee. At the Orange Coun-
ty line it will meet the system of roads
of that County. upon which the con-
victs are being employed. Osceola is
assessing the highest rate allowable in
road mileage. which is six mills As
a general thing. the clayed roads cost
from $3.50 to $500 a mile. and
the strawed roads from $35 to As a
mile. Clayed roads give great salts
faction. After the roadbed is prepared
in the usual manner, a coating of clay
from six to II inches is laid and heav-
lily rolled. If after heavy rainfall
the clay is found in any way sticky
81 coating of sand is applied, which
makes an ideal road at all seasons of
the year. A fine clayed road is pleas
anter and easier to travel over than
any other form that can be found. The
Governor advocates law requiring all
convicts to be employed in their own
Counties upon the roads. and stopping
the leasing of the State prisoners. At
present the Counties receive their share
of the money paid by the contractors
who lease the prison labor. The Gov
ernor gives some interesting Informal
ton in regard to determining the pres
ence of clay. There are two kinds of
blackjack oaks in the country, one
having an angular and the other a
rounded leaf. Wherever this rounded
leaf is found there is usually clay with
in three or four feet of the surface.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

uer-1n-Chlei.
Editor National Tribune: John Gill
man was confirmed by the Civil Service
Commission on Saturday, which I am
sure will please you, as it proves he is
a worthy comrade.
The story regarding this matter is
| this: AS Soldiers Relief Commissioner
| of the city of Boston, Gilman refused
to give a list of his pensioners to a
Mr.. Moors, President of the Associated
tCharities of this city, ON the ground that
they were not paupers.
Later, Moors became member of rhe
Finance Commission, and he was as
signed to the duty of investigating
Gilman'S office.
His prejudice and desire for revenge
led him to make a report, grossly unfair
and unjust, with the recommendation
Gilman be removed from office
In the closing sentence of that report.
1t was stated that no reflection upon
the honor and integrity of Commits
sioner Gilman was intended" That
single sentence killed all that went be-
fore; nevertheless Comrade Gilman was
compelled to rest his case, with the
powers that be.
Mayor Fitzgerald, a Democrat ap-
pointed Gilman during his first term of
office. and Mayor Hibbard. his sue
cessor, a Republican, did likewise
AT the banquet of our Department
Encampment last month, Mayor Fitz-
gerald stated that he saw no good rea-
son for not reappointing Gilman, and
had done so, for term of four years
In view, of the fact that Gilman cast
his first vote for Lincoln, and has been
lifelong Republican, the act of the
Mayor was especially pleasing to all our
comrades.
The new City Council consisting of
nine members, seven of whom were
elected on the anti-Fitzgerald ticket,
stood unanimously by Gilman. They
appointed committee of three to in
vestigate Gilman's office, and reported
in his favor, condemning the report of
the Finance Commission. They rec
commended additional help be given Gill
man, and the report was accepted and
recommendation adopted by the Coun-
Gil.
be confirmed by the Civil Service Com
mission, composed of three members
appointed by the Governor.
They took the various reports and
after careful investigation, confirmed
Gilmans appointment, leaving several
others in the air.
l give you the story in full. so that
you may know the actual facts in the
case. Your decision not to print any
thing concerning this matter, which
was purely local, was most wise and
thank you on behalf of Comrade Gill
man, and all his friends, for your
kindly consideration.
AS you will see by enclosed card,
our Department Commander is send
ing out Gilman's circulars, and 1 shall
have very little to do with that work.
My own wish is that the contest be a
friendly one for the Office of Comman-
der-in-Chief, which | remember YOU
told me was your own desire ANY
other course would be unworthy of our
splendid comradeship.
Whoever is elected will receive the
loyal support of Massachusetts. With
high regard, E. b. STILLINGS,
36S Congress Street, Boston, Mass.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

How big any little thing may become
in this great country is shown by
odebolt, Iowa becoming the popcorn
center of the United States, with an
annual product of 15,000,000 pounds.
They have cribs out there that will
hold 100000 pounds and it is caIcu-
lated that If lightning should strike the
cribs and burn them down, the popped
corn would cover the country to depth
of six feet. One man made net
profit of 1920 on 40 acres of popcorn
last year. Probably he is wailing over
the increased cost of living
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The following is revised as a speci-
men of the ld-time war yarns:
Oh, tell me, Sergeant of Battery 3,
o hero of Sugar Pinei
Some glorious deed of the battlefield,
Some wonderful feat of thine;
Some skilful move when the fearful
game
OF battle and life was played
On yon grimy field whose broken
squares
In scarlet and black are laid.
All, stranger, here at my gun all day
l fought till my final round
Was spent and 1 had but powder left
And never a shot to be found.
SO L trained my gun on rebel piece,
So true was my range and aim
- shot from his cannon entered mine
And finished the load of the same,
Enough, o Sergeant of Battery B,
O hero of Sugar Pinei
Alas! l fear that thy canuon's throat
Can swallow much more than mine.
or course, the records do not show
any such engagement as at Sugar Pine.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

It is estimated that 100000 of the
people of Florida live by fishing The
principal branches are the mullet and
sponge fisheries. The mullet harvest
for 1909 reached the value of $685.
030, and the sponge s544,S80. Red
Snapper comes next to these, bringing
in s434,O0O in cash, with shad realiz-
ing sS19,S00. The oyster business also
brought in about s250,000. There were
$1,000 alligator hides brought in, valued
at sS4,230.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

Democrats are likely to be quite as
uncertain as Republicans these kaleide-
oscopic days. James S. Havens, of
New York, whose victory in a Repub-
Iican District was regarded as the first
break of the coming Democratic day,
was received with joyous acclaim by
Champ Clark. and his feIlow-Demo-
Gratis. He cast his first vote with the
Republicans on the railroad bill
The National tribune., 1910-05-05
The Volunteer Officers, Retirement Bill

r. r. Randall, 50th Ill. and 18th Ill.
Cav. Brooklyn. ILL.,, enters his protest
AGAINST the passage of the volunteer
officers retirement bill. The officers
were no better morally mentally or So
cially than large majority of the rank
and file. they were exposed to no greater
dangers on the battlefield, they got
higher pay and all the honor. and after
the war claimed all the credit. The en-
listed men who were starved in Ander-
sonyifle and other prison pens are de-
MED any compensation. The injection
of Clause for totally disabled enlisted
men will not benefit one in 100.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEFS
ITINERARY.

Comrade George Brown, of the Big
Four sends the following itinerary
of the Chief:
May lily. st. Louis, Big Four, IL
noon.
May 16.-Lv. Chicago, Big Four, p. m.
Ar. Cincinnati. $50 p. IN.
Lv. Cincinnati. c. & o., 9 p.
May 17.-Ar. Charleston, 3:25 a. m.
Ar. Louisville, IL a. m.
Lv- Louisville, i. c., 1901
noon.
Ar. Central City, $3.50 p. m.
May 19.-Lv. Central City, j. c., 4:25
a. m.
Ar. Louisville. 1850 a. m.
Lv. Louisville, Southern Ry.
and @. & c., 1850 a. m
Ar. Knoxville, 5:55 p. m.
May 20.-Ly. Knoxville, Southern Ry.,
$3.50 a. IN.
Ar. Newport, 1926 a. m.
May 21.-Ly. Newport. AIS p. m.
Ar. Chattanooga, 10 p. m.
May 22.-Lv. Chattanooga, Q. C..
Route, 9:45 p m.
May 23.--Av. Cincinnati. 8 p. m.
Lv. Cincinnati, Big -Four.
$40 a. m
Ar. Chicago, 5:25 u. m
Comrade Brown has written to the
different Department Commanders as
follows:
THE above is the itinerary and
schedule Of the trip of Commander-in-
Chief Hon. Samuel r. Van SAINT, to
make visit to your Departments, and
attend your State EHcampments. Please
arrange for the Campfres on the night
at each Department noted below:
IA Mi at
the night of May IL
Campfire at Department of Ken
lucky, Central City, May Is.
Campfire at Knoxville, by the COM
rades of the different Posts. May 19.
Campfire at the State Encampment
at Newport, Tenn, May 90
Il received the following letter from
the Commander-in-Chief this morning:
You see l leave direct for Montana
going from there TO Missouri and Kan
sas, and will from there go direct to
Charleston, w. Va. / hope at each one
of these places that they will have as
large Encampment as possible, as ] am
leaving out some of the larger Depart
ments in order to visit these Southern
Departments ! am sure they need the
encouragement more than some of the
larger ones
Our Commander-in-Chie up to the
present date has Travelled over $4,000
miles in making visits to the different
| Departments of the Gfand Army Of the
! Republic in the United States. He is
anxious to keep his word, as he pledg-
ed to the AID National Encampnent,
which was held at Salt Lake City last
year, that he intended to visit every
State Encampment or Department te-
fore the National Encampment met at
Atlantic City September, 1910.
The commandments is q thoro
| Grand Army man, and takes a deep
| interest in the organization. There
never will be a Commander-in-C Chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic travel
the miles that the Hon. Samuel r. Van
SAINT has already put in up TO this date
in visiting the different Departments
and Campfires of the comrades that be-
long to the Grand Army of the Re-
public"
The National tribune., 1910-05-05
Office: 18th and E Streets Northwest.
WASHINGTON, D. C., MAY 5, 1910,
NOTICE.

When you send in your subscription
always state whether renewal or new
subscriber.
When you renew from another post
Office give former address as well.
When change of address is desired be
sure to give former address.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The orange season in Florida is now
virtually ended, with the growers we'll
with the prices which they
have received. Some of the grape
fruit did not bring as good prices as
was hoped for, but the oranges all did
well. Several cars of grapefruit were
frozen in transit, and this has led to
a suit against the railroad companies.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

Greece is feolishly monkeying with
economic laws, by an order compelling
all producers of the so-called Zante
'cHrrants' to destroy rs per cent Of
their vines, in order to diminish the
supply and raise the price.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

When the Americans took charge of
Cuba they found that not more than
one per cent of the population had a
real education, and 64 per cent could
neither read nor write. The school laws
and system of Ohio were introduced
and given vigorous efficiency, so that
all reports from the island speak glow
ingly of the progress of education.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

1t has been an unusually good season
for the Florida cabbage growers, who
have been receiving from SO to $325
per crate, with their products in good
demand. The price of lettuce has been
fairly good, but not so good as in past
seasons
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The total vote in the 32d New York
District at the regular Congressional
election was 81, ,310. AT the recent spe-
cial election, at which James S. Havens
was elected, it was only 43,7S5. 1t would
seem that about $4,000 voters stayed
at home.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The Forestry Bureau says that the
center of the turpentine business was
once in eastern North Carolina, but ii
moved farther south, and remained for
a long time in Georgia. To-day the
center is in Florida. with most of the
turpentine coming from Georgia, Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The principal packers think that the
operation of the Pure Food law is bene-
fetal to them, as it stops the watery,
slushy packing of unscrupulous manu-
facturerS.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

If the reports about the destruction
of the cotton crop are only partially
true, the boil wevil is going to have
hard time living thru the Summer.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The United States Department Of
Agriculture finds that meat and poultry
constitute 16 per cent of the average
family's food; dairy products, 1s per
cent: cereals. 81 per cent, and vege-
tables and fruit, 25 per cent. 1t has
issued bulletin to teach the science of
buying economically. and of good cook
ing.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

Comrade George Brown, of the big
National Tribune are entirely free to
friends of every candidate for Com
mander-in-Chief. and they are cordial
ly invited to make use of them
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The extension of irrigation is given
as the reason for the low price of po-
tatoes. The market was loaded with
potatoes from the Far West.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

A plea for the use of borax is made
to the effect that it will cheaper the
cost of living by reducing the price of
vegetables and meat.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

Ex-Gov. Hayward, of South Carolina,
says that the consumption of rice is
greatly increasing in this country, and
that the abandoned rice fields of South
Carolina are being brought into culti-
vation once more. He claims that
Carolina rice is the finest in the world.
The farmers of South Carolina are quite
prosperous, and Charleston has the
brightest hopes that she has entertain
ed since before the war. 1t is expect
ed that the construction of the Panama
Canal viii greatly benefit her, as it is
claimed that the shortest route to Colon
is by the way of Charleston. An eff
fort is being made to have the mails
sent that way.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The charges made against Comrade
John e. Gilman by the Finance Com
mittee of Boston have not been sus-
tanned by the City Council. He has
been fully exonerated, and the Mayor
of Boston has reappointed him with
high compliments to his fidelity and
competence in the discharge of his try
ing duties. All will be glad to hear of
this deserved compliment to Comrade
Gilman, who is a most excellent COM
rade and worthy of the esteem and af-
fection of everyone. We have already
stated that he has received the indorse-
ment of Massachusetts of his candidacy
for Commander-in-Ch and to this
has been added that of New Hampshire.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

The price of Florida land is going UP
very rapidly.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

Some criticism has been expressed at
the use of The National Tribune col
umns for John McElroy's candidacy for
Commander-in-Chie The friends of
ali the other candidates and possible
candidates for Commander-in-Ch Chief
have been urged to use the columns of
ting paper for their candidates precisely
as freely as it has been used for John
McElroy. They have been repeatedly
told that the paper is not the organ
of any one man, but of all the veterans
of the war of the rebellion, and that
John McEfroy had no privileges in the
paper other than would be cheerfully
accorded to anybody else seeking that
high office or any other. Everything
that has been sent into this office by
the friends of any of the candidates
has been used in full, and will continue
to be published to the same extent that
the expressions in favor of John Nc
Elroy are given a place in its pages.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05
COMRADE JOHN GILMAN.

He Has Been ExOnerated and Reap
appOinted-IndOrsed by the Depart
ment of Massachusetts for Comman-
der-in-Chie3.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

Entered at Washington, D. c., Post once
second class matter.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

or course, the records do not show
any such engagement as at Sugar Pine
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06
(Continued.)

The oath was cut in two by an
upward and forward flight, at the
last speed. that pulled the speech in
twain and left the launch alone in
the great marsh, with Mrs. Gray
bill, her color high, her mouth oc-
casionally curving into a smile
sometimes eliminating audibly--
practicing Japanese flower arrange
ments, while her father combed his
beard with his fingers and said
nothing.
Passing over the bay with wide
westerly detour, the Virginia came
in over Spring Hill, and alighted at
the aeronef landing at Mobile. From
Il hundred sally ports-streets, al
leys and wharNes-poured a tnrong
of people, attracted by the strange
craft that had made port. the ne
groes, first forming about the car a
black ring starred with white eyes.
Caucasians then assumed advan-
tageous positions. rather abashed at
the steady gaze of Carson, and the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06

members of the ]. G. Whist club
this afternoon at her apartments in
the San Marco.
& & &
Royal Neighbors, Spokane camp
No. 1852, will meet tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock in upper Pacific
halls. All visiting members are in
vited.
4 & 4
Mrs. G. s. Corner left last week
for ST. Louis, Mo-, where she will
spend several weeks visiting with
relatives at that place.
& & &
Miss Beth Chase, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. e. S. Chase, and Arthur
Logan were married Saturday even
ing at the home of the brides par
ents. 437 Fifteenth avenue, Rev. A
o. Worthing officiating. g
The bride was attended by Miss
Stella Schcaeffer. d. D. Chase was
best man. The wedding march was
played by Miss Edith Jones and dur
ing the service Miss Lulu Morgan
sang 20, Promise Me-"
The young couple left immedi
ately after the wedding supper for a
honeymoon trip on the coast Upon
their return they will be at home to
their friends at 437 Fifteenth ave
nue..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06
Virginia Of the
Air Lanes By ... 4 s;:s ;':; Quick
By Herbert Quick
Author of
Double Trouble"

| evident amusement of Craighead
| "Howdy, folks?" said the latter.
Take good look. For even when
We visit not, we vanish. Out of the
great deep we come, into the great
deep we go. The Elementals who
send us are the pow'fulest spirits
what there is. But brief space
have we, to warn Mobile Repent.
| Repent. Yet few mo- days, an
Mobile shall be done destroyed"
Stop, Craighead." cried carson
Don't pay any attention to what
he says"
They won't" replied Craighead
They'll sin just the same the min
ute we're gone. Even an angel
from heaven, which far be it from
me to claim"
Dan Thomas" said Carson. to an
old negro, with a whip in his hand,
come here"
Yes. Mistah Cahson," responded
the negro.
Fetch we at once one Number
Two can of A-nuality methanose-
and get me list of the aeronat
clearings for the last two days"
Yes. sub"
Thomas darted away: and Car
son began testing his machinery for
another flight.
Pardon me-" said a man, who
had witherer arm drawn up to his
side in such way as to give one
the impression that he was holding
his breath: but are you going far.
SO short handed"
Not farm time" replied Theo-
dore.
| only to Alaska" added Craig
head. I've meet a Russian admiral
In 81. Michael at 3. II that niger
doesn't hurry. We shall be late. gen
eral--and what will Admiral Phlas-
kOvodka say them"
The man lifted his sailor hat,
bowed politely, and stepped back.
unwilling a face behind him which
Carson -knew-the foxy, suspicious
face of Wiener. the inventor Of the
lost hellcopter. Carson stopped as
II for some casual purpose. laid hold
on spanner, and spoke to Craig
head. low. distinctly, intensely.
I'm going to get man In the
crowd" said Carson. Guard the
aeronef"
"All right" said Craighead. who
had no idea of his full meaning:
but hurry back Remember the
admiral" "~"
With the spanner in his hand.
Carson rose; and with light leap
he stood in the midst of the crowd,
his face so fierce that the throng
flowed away like water. leaving him
In an open space. like lion in a
ring OF foes. Wilmer had fled; but
through the thinned crowd Theo-
dore saw his wiry figure. with the
arm that Virginias bullet had
reached hanging in sling. darling
behind building as II running from
death itself. With his hand on his
hip, Carson gave chase. Some one
cried. stop him" and an officer
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06
High Grade Pianos and
Player Pianos
Specially Priced
FOR QUICK SELLING
COME TO-DAY.

We have several discontinued
styles of new pianos and player
pianos and some slightly used in
struments that We are willing to
sell at a big sacrifice if taken at
once before We are obliged to move
them.
Our present location is now being
vacated and We do not wish to pay
extra storage on anything that we
have not room for at the new place.
There are two player pianos that
have been used only a little and
really as good as new, that can be
had fully 5000 below regular price.
You can have your choice of a
Chase Brothers, Crown, Kranich &
Bach, Steger, all fine instruments,
new and slightly used, at reductions
of $145 to $40.
Remember this is the close of an
extraordinary sale of pianos and
you must come now if you wish to
take advantage of it.
Prices 1928 up. Terms to suit.
We are moving to 416-420
Sprague avenue as temporary quar-
tiers during the construction of our
new six story building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06
for
IChildrens'|
|Playt time
PRUDENCE.

PRUDENCE.
Prudence was little girl who
lived great many years ago,
when this country was all woods
and very few people lived here.
At that time there were women
who were supposed to be witches
and were punished and sometimes
killed.
Somebody told Prudence that one
of these witches might be seen
sailing through the air on broom
stick at midnight. She wanted to
see, so she sat up one night, and
watched. Her sister Priscilla woke
up and saw her at the window, and
told her she better rome to bed.
She would be sorry If she stayed
up SO late.
And she was very sorry the next
day. 1t was Sunday and she went
to church with the rest of the fam
lily. The sermon was three hours
long, and before it was half through
Prudence began to be very sleepy.
Perhaps you think she might just
go to sleep and there would be no
great harm done.
But in that church a man sat
up in a high place where he could
see everybody, with long willow
ly stick in his hand, and with this
stisk he would tap the heads OF
whispering or sleepy children.
Prudence was a very good girl and
she had never been tapped, but
this day her eyes closed and her
head nodded, and soon she was
awakened by a sharp rap.
She was so ashamed! Her ath-
er looked very cross and her
mother very sorry, and the worst
of all-her sister Priscilla plucked
her sleeve and whispered, 81 told
you that you would be sorry"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06

Mrs. Julian Heath 10 president
OF the League for Home EconOm-
les which 10 planning q new branch
Of work for the coming summer.
During the winter months the lea
que maintains a school OF house
keeping on the lower East Side In
New York, where women and girls
may receive instruction in hygiene.
judicious marketing. the selection
of pure foods. plain cooking. nurs-
ing and tending the baby. Begin
ming with June 1 the league VIII
use its flat as clinic for sick
babies and in cooperation with tho
board Of health will have physi-
clans and nurses there to prescribe
and care for sick children. Be
sides the league plans to have .
milk fund for babies, . fund Tor
special diet when ordered by .
physician and a fund for fresh ar
outings.