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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Henry Beattie and Robert V. owen,
the father Of Henry Beattie, Jr, and
his young wife, respectively.
Although they had been friends
from boyhood the strain upon the
chord holding them together was
enough to sever the ties, but they are
friends yet, because they are true men,
and it is men of this caliber that make
the world better.
When one thinks of the little child,
less than a year old, the grandson of
these good men, one cannot but re-
alize that it's future is brighter than
if the grandfathers had become enc
mics as q result Of the awfulness Of
the crime which took from this earth
its father and mother.
The little babe is without a name.
but the grandfathers have arranged
to name it and are going to Jointly
provide for it's future.
Plain gold rings are now being worn
on the little finger by divorced women.
A wedding ring, with a slice cut out Of
it, makes a good one.
but he may have the satisfaction Of
knowing that he made himself noticed.
That woman who put pins IN the bed
for her husband and then got into the
bed on the wrong side, herself is
very much stuck up, and has a right
to be.
Usually the most affectionate baby
is the one who has sticky hands.
Have been trying to imagine what
Eve hung up the first Christmas.
Because the world is so much better
than it ever was is the reason We
notice the prevalence Of crime.
Yes, Santa Claus will have to use a
magnifying glass to find the Tampa
stockings.
Goodwin learned ito have" but
never ito hold"
Enjoy your Christmas just as much
as If the state was not going to be
besieged by politicians shortly.
Santa Claus has the receipt for main
tanning perpetual youth even If he
has the snow white hair and whiskers.
The battlesl1ip Florida had to go
to Pensacola to receive her silver SER
vice, but it's a good bet that she got
away as rapidly as possible thereafter.
Columbia Is. c. State.
The Florida and her officers were
delighted with Pensacola and wanted
to remain here always. We know that
the Florida will fire deadly loads into
the ships of the enemy for in the place
of cannon balls she uses a key full Of
Columbia btscuits-the most deadly
thing known.
There's at least no dust to bother
you this morning.
Living on a farm is all right, but
working on one is-not pleasant, to
say the least Of it.
The kissing. inviting nistletoe Is
doing duty today.
Know two or three ladies we'd like
to send safety razor to for Christ
mas.
For Christmas decorating West
Florida abounds in holly and mistletoe
and bamboo vines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

There may be a law which will al
low a man or boy to be arrested in
Florida because he happens to be
without funds. but If there is a burn
ing hell the ones who enforce the law
when they know the parties are not
Migrants will surely occupy the hot
test places. Murderers are uncaught
and other lawiess characters are
loose, but catching helpless people ap-
pears to be the most remunerative TO
the leeches clothed in the arnor of
the state law.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
Christmas Editions
Of Our Exchanges.

Christmas editions which have reach
ed the exchange table of The Journal
this season have been many. Not
only has the number been unusually
large but the general get up of the
papers has been especially good and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

each one deserves special notice. but
as there are SO many The Journal asks
to be permitted to group them to-
gether:
Tampa comes first in the list, for
the two papers there got out excellent
editors. The Times printed 120 pages
and the Tribune 90, both of which
were triumphs in newspaper circles.
The Jacksonville Times Union and the
Metropolis got out immensely large
editions and the Montgomery Adver-
tser surpassed it's former records.
Others in the state which showed
enterprise and thrift were the De-
Land News, Palatka Times-Herald,
Plant, City Courier, Gainesville Sun.
Sanford Herald. West Fort Meade
Leader, Tallahassee True Democrat.
st. Petersburg Independent, Palm
Beach News, Panama City Pilot. Bar
tow Courier Informant, Cocoa-Rock-
ledge News and possibly several
others.
The Journal is glad to see the Flor
ida papers showing such signs of pros
perity, and one of the things The
Journal editors have to feel thankful
for at Chritmas time is the privilege
of reading the thoughts Of the editors
Of the Florida press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Major Screws has refused to allow
his name to go on the ticket as
candidate for congressman at large
from Alabama. Many Of the best peo-
pie of Alabama are sorry to learn the
news, and since they seem to want a
newspaper man for the job they ought
to take the advice The Journal Of
fered several months ago and elect
Editor Doty of the Andalusia News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Travelling forty miles to catch A
man for vagrancy and refusing to see
crime which is daily In evidence isn't
a very good record for some officers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Yes 1t is proper to lie about the
cigars witty gave to you-tell her they
are finest ever.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Just because you feel sorry for a
poorly filled stocking tomorrow morn
ing is no sign you shouldn't enjoy
looking at one filled to it's capacity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Woodrow Wilson Will open head
quarters on January 5, says a news
item. His Jacksonville headquarters
have already been opened.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

| True generosity Is embarrassed
when the benefited one offers thanks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

penitentiary for them. These men do
not mind heavy fines for the people
must pay the fines and the guilty ones
do not suffer in the least, but the pen
itentiary sentences will not only get
the guilty parties, but the conviction
of the meat packers will serve notice
to other trust officials that their I'M
holy practices must cease.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

No matter what woman's profession
may be she wants to quit it just as
soon as she can find the right man.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

The Columbia State and the
Charleston News and Courier have
editors of rare attachments for, seem
ingly. they are happy. and to be happy
In South Carolina means something.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

The following letter appeared In the
afternoon paper:
Dear Santa CLAUS: Please bring Mr.,
Mack of the Journal one of Pensa :
cola's brown eyed beauties. some figs
and some stockings,
Mona Lisa.
P. Sand plenty Of Gopher Gumbo
NJ. L.
She mas sent a wireless to Santa and
asked that the figs be made into a
soothing syrup for the editorial force
of the News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Florida turkeys stuffed with Pensa-
cola oysters are delicacies without
equal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Opportunity knocks often, but the
noise of the chronic knocker browns
the sound most Of the time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

For Christmas decorating West
Florida abounds in holly and mistletoe
and bamboo vines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Know two or three ladies we'd like
to send safety razor to for Christ
mas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Plain gold rings are now being worn
on the little finger by divorced women
A wedding ring, with a slice cut out OF
it. makes a good one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

The kissing. inviting mistletoe Is
doing duty today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Living on a farm Is all right, but
working on one is-not pleasant, to
say the least Of It.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

There's at least no dust to bother
you this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Persia has agreed to fire Shulster,
but he may have the satisfaction Of
knowing that he made himself noticed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
Armistice Between
Warning Factions
in Honduras
Army Of General Christmas Takes Pos
session of Puerto CorteE and
Peace Negotiations Begin.

PUERTO CORTEz. Honduras, Feb. g.
The revolutionary army under General Lee
Christmas formally occupied Puerto Cortez
late yesterday. Several hundred revolution
lists were landed from sehooners. and
marched through the streets to the Cwartel
recently abandoned by the government
forces
This puts into effect the armlstice be-
tween President Daviila and his revolu-
tionRry opponent, Bonilla.
The revolutionists scored the first vic
tory in the negotiations inaugurated by the
United states TO restore peace in Honduras
As a condition to the armistice propoal
General Bonilla demanded that he be per-
mtted to occupy Puerto Cortez, which the
government forces evacuated one week ago
when 1t became known the revolutonists
were preparing to attack the port
After communicating with the State de-
partment at Washington Commander Davis
of the cruiser Tacoma notified General
Christmas that the international forces
would withdraw and deliver him the con-
troll of the port. An hour later the Amer
lean and British bluejackets we're returned
10 the Tacoma and the Brillan. The peace
negotiations aboard the Tacoma will now
be begun In earnest.
All military operations will be suspended
pending the outcome OF the peace negotia-
tions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
tor CullOm
: lds Elections in
- State of Illinois
He sa, Its People Are as Moral as
Those of Other States and Will
Take Care of Themselves.

WASHINGTON. Feb. SIN brief state
ment in the senate today Mr.. Cullom OF
Illinois said that never had dollar been
corruptly used In any OF his elections. lie
declared the people OF Illinois TO be as
moral as those Of any other state and said
they could take care OF their own good
name. Announcing that he took the floor
only because OF the reflections on himself
and his state In connection with the lori
mer case. the venerable senator said he had
not thought It becoming In him to discuss
the Lorimer matter either publicly or pri-
vately
When the time comes, | shall vote ac-
cording to the dictates Of my conscience 3"
he said
"On the five occasions when the people Of
Illinois sgnally honored me by electng me
10 the senate" he continued. after review
ing his various political contests, there
was not even the slightest suggestion on
the part OF anyone OF corruption or wrong
doing In the legislature in connection with
my election.
That corruption has existed on the part
Of certain members Of the legislature he
said. should not affect the honor and in
tegrity OF the whole state and besmirch
It's fair name throughout the nation. II
Illinois is to be condemned on account OF
corruption in its Legislature there are few
Of the great states in the union not sub
ject to similar condemnation.
1T is manifestly unfair and unjust 10
hold up the state to scorn on account OF the
wrong doing OF a comparatively few OF
It's public officials Notwithstanding the
uncalied sympathy expressed for Illinois
here In the senate. I want to say that the
state win take care Of itself and will un.
questionably sweep away any corruption
that may exist
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
Senate Committee
Will Report Frisco
Exposition Bill
Amendment Providing for Review Of
Navies of World at Hampton
Roads oted Down.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s-san Francisco
today won the unanimous vote OF the SEN
ate committee in industrial expositions Tor
the Panama Canal exposition.
The resolution declaring for San Fran
cisco was ordered reported in the form in
which It passed the house. BY a vote Of
to the committee rejected an amend
ment offered by Senator Swanson. provld-
ing for the rendezvous at Hampton Roads
of the fleets of the world and reception
of foreign representatives in Washington.
Senator Swanson announced that he would
renew this witness when the bill was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09

profit by aeroplanes in the absence Of
regulations But another very important
use OF the aeroplane was evidently in mind
ana that was It's possible employment by
reVoiuuonists In conveying information of
the movements Of government uIops en-
deavoring TO capture rebel forces
Mexico would not object TO the employ
ment OF aeroplanes by the United States
army as proposed but would probably
not like the appearance on the border OF
a number Of aeroplanes, such as would be
drawn 10 the proposed exhibition at FL
Paso, II these machines are 10 operate
over Mexican territory without RESPONSE
bllity TO the military authorities There
fore II is probable that a protest will he
made by The Mexican government against
any such unregulated flight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
United States and Mexico
Discuss Aeroplane Treaty

WASHINGTON. Feb. s-Possibly it was
with an apprehension Of what is just com
ing TO pass on the Texas border that Senior
De la Barra, the Mexican ambassador
some time ago proposed to Secretary Knox
the negotiation Of treaty TO regulate the
flight OF aeroplanes between the United
States and Mexico. Secretary Knox was
willing to entertain the proposition and as
a result a treaty has been drafted which
las received the approval Of the Mexican
government and is now before the State de-
partment for it's action
The ostepsble purpose OF the Mexican
government was TO prevent smuggling
which could be carried on in the case OF
small and exceedingly valuable commod-
files. such as Jewels. laces, opium and the
Ike, almost with impunity and with great
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
Health Commissioner Faces
New Phase of Garbage Row

Mrs. sidel with her family and Mrs
Hoffman. also with her family, occupy the
same house at No. lSO4 North Seventeenth
street
And thereby hangs a tale OF domestic
woe that has grown and grown until II has
reached the health departments office
Mrs sidel has enlisted the services OF
Health Commissioner Connell in getting
her rights or rather to prevent Mrs, Hoff-
man from exercising certain rights, which
Mrs sidel can't see nor comprehend after
a most thorough investigation which in
cluded long hobnobs with her neighbors
and an exhaustive study OF the city ordi-
uances.
The trouble that has Jared the peace and
auietude OF the two families started when
Mrs. Hoffman began throwing her dish
water on Mrs. Siders portion OF the back
yard, reserved for garbage purposes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
Senator Bsrtling of 0toe Says Con.
stituents Oppose.
NO FIREWORKS ONLY BALIoTMG
Jansen of Gage Votes Aye, and Tells
the Reasons.
SUNDAY BASE BALL BILL PASSES
From a staff Correspondentl

LINCOLN, Feb. Especial telegram
The county option bill was defeated In
the senate this morning by vote OF Il to
ls Henry Bartling of Otoe county, who
has been doubtful. voted against It. In
an explanation Bartling said when
accepted the nomination for state senator
positively stated that II the county op-
tion plank was adopted ! would refuse to
stand on that part OF the platform" His
explanation continued with the statement
that the vote in his county assured him
that his constituents were opposed to the
county option principle.
Senator Jansen of Gage also sent up an
explanation with his vote. which was af-
firmative. in which he arraigned the sa-
looms for political and social crimes. The
vote was:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09

The back yard might not have been in
tended for the disposal OF garbage, but Mrs
Sidel opines over the phone that Mrs. Hoff-
man has solved the question Of garbage
disposal. which has been worrying the
trainers Of the bill for the charter revision.
to her own satisfaction II not to that OF
her cohabitor in this abode
But Mrs. sidel objects TO Mrs Hoffman
depositing her dishwater on the 'tother''
side Of the walk. over the phone Wednes-
day morning Mrs. Sidel told DR.. Conneu
that she had requested, then begged. and
then told Mrs. Hoffman II she didn't quit
there would be something doing Mrs. Hoff-
man has refused TO quit. 20 Mrs sidel
wants the health commissioner 10 insert
himself into the tangle.
DR. Connell promised that ne would in
vestigate the conditions. which Mrs sidel
says exist and sent out one Of the en-
ployes Of the office on the Job.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
New York Democrats
Confer for Two Hours
Extended Discussion Between Regu-
lars and Insurgents Fails to
Change Single Vote.

ALBANY N, Y, Feb s.--Another fruit
less ballot for United States senator was
taken by the legislature today, after the
democratic members-regulars and in
surgents-had spent over two hours in a
conference called in the hope Of finding
some means OF breaking the deadlock.
The conference failed to change a single
vote. the nineteenth joint ballot resulting
as follows.
Democrats Sheehan, S6; shepard 10; Ker-
nan 8; Glynn, 8; Litteton, g. O'Brien. ?;
Parker, L; Sulzer, /; Taylor, 1.
RepubEcans-Depew, so.
Total vote cast, 1876,
Necessary for choice, 80.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
Danville Grand Jury
is Ready to Report
II is Expected that Hundred and
Fifty Bills Will Be Returned
This Afternoon.

DANVILLE, H. Feb. SIT was given
out at the states attorneys office today
that the grand jury would make a partial
report this afternoon and would return
the largest number OF indictments in the
history OF Vermillion county.
Assistant states Attorney c. NJ. Cray
ton was authority for the statement that
he also said the jury was not more than
half through with It's labors,
The grand jury spent the entire morning
voting on indictments and while 1t ls
known nearly 500 bills have been drawn It
is not expected that more than 100 Will
be returned this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
FIGURES ON SEATTLE ELECTION
Mayor GIL IL Recalled by Plurality
of More Than SIX Thou
sand.

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. S-Mayor- elect
George w. billings plurality over Mayor
Hiram c. gill in the recall election yester-
day was 6,zSl The vote OF Edwin j.
Brown, the socialist candidate. was 46s9.
billings majority over both opponents was
1,542
Under provision adopted by the people
last March Seattle win elect on March
council Of nine members chosen from the
city at large TO succeed the present council
Of fourteen chosen by the wards II is ex-
pected the forces behind MRyor-elect Dill.
ing will be Influential in the council cleo
tion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
BartIinR Gives Reason..


The following explanation OF his vote
was made by Senator Bartling of Otoe:
In casting my vote on county option,
beg to say that when l accepted the
nomination for state senator positively
stated that II the county option plank was
adopted / would refuse to stand on that
part Of the platform.
'And the otoe county republican con-
ventlon did not say anything in regard to
county option, and as I spent my own
time and money making a good, thorough
campaign and did not receive and aid
from the republican state committee
The county option question was never
open for debate from any public platform
in otoe county, from a republican stand
point.
MIR. DahlmRn democratic candidate for
governor. carried the county by a majority
OF 40 over our present Governor Aldrioh
Il therefore cast my vote no."
Jansen votes Aye.
The explanation of Senator Jansen's vote
was as follows:
II want to eliminate the perniclous in
fluence of the brewers in our state poll
tics; they are becoming more obnoxious
than the rairoado ever were.
I'VE have a strong man in the gov
ernor's chair-a man, although a demo-
crat, who had the courage OF his convic-
tions and who In spite OF the threats of
my friends from Omaha, placed his sigma
ture under the 5 o'clock closing act. What
was the result? The liquor interests got
his scalp, as they said they would, and q
blush to say IT. by the aid of republicans
nominated DAhlman and would have
elected him II he had been sober enough
] to stay at home.
What did they do to that former idol
| of democracy. william Jennings Bryan
when he saw the need of delivering the
democratic party from the demon of rum
Why, they simply eliminated him from
politics and relegsted him to Texas,
They claim that county option is a steI
| toward statewide prohibition, and l hope
| to God II is. But in the same breath, they
| tell us that prohibition does not prohibit
and that more liquor is sold in prohibition
states than in those that have not thii
law. Mark their convincing logic
Before God and this honorable body
Impeach the saloon, / charge IT with the
murder of the bodies and souls of in
Vulnerable thousands. l charge II with
being the cause of almost all crime. almos
all poverty and almost all the ignorsnc,
afflcting our land.
Gentlemen, l implore you for the SAX
Of the fair name OF our glorious state
for the sake Of the thousands Of wives an'
children whose husbands and father
sausnder their hard-earned wages II
sQualid, reeking saloons; for the sake o
generations still unborn-yes on behalf o
the sacred memory OF your mothers. vot
for this bill / vote aye"
base Ball Bill Passed.
The Bartling Sunday base ball bill
against which so many petitions have bee
sent TO the senate. was passed by a vot
OF nineteen to thirteen An emergenc
Continued on second pagsI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
The Bee lists many
desirable rooms to-
day n OF found in
any other paper.

II will pay you 10 look them over
You will find just about what
you wish.
II you do not. phone Tyler 1000
and the ad taker will tell you how
to secure a room.
We will write the ad for you and
place Il and the job is finished.
Don't walt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
TREATY DISCUSSED IN LONDON

Colonial Secretary Says Canada VIII
Wesent interference from England.
LONDON. Feb. S.-Lewis Harcourt secre-
tary OF state for the colonies said In the
House of Commons today that there was
no reason 10 believe that Canada was
desirous Of submitting a question concern
ing It's internal affairs to the judgment
OF other dominions
Tho sccretary's expression was In reply
to a request that the colonial office sug,
gCst that the Canadian government post
ponc a ratification Of the agreement until
the Imperial conference had been held
Tho message from W. $. Fielding. the
Canadian finance minister, defending the
rooiprocity arrangements was published
this morning ana took some wind out OF
the sails OF the unionists craft.
J. Austin Chamberlain. speaking on the
agreement IN the house. said that one i'm,
mediate result would be- that food IN Eng
land would cost more. Was the govern
ment. he asked, taking steps to secure for
British manufacturers the same right OF
entry to the markets OF the United States
which the Canadian ministers we're secur-
ing for Canadian goodsH
The speaker blamed the British govern
mcnt for having ignored the Canadian
proffers OF preference and concluded by
uuotng Premier I.aurter as having said
a year ago that II tariff reform govern
usnt were returned TO power there would
tContinued ON Third PageD
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-09
FederaIs Attack MuIati.
IOWA DEADLOCK is UNBRoKEN
senator YOunE'S ThIrTy-SRven Sup
pOrters Are StiII stand
ing Pat,

DES MONIES, Ia, Feb. s-Todays vote
on United States senator by the Iowa legis-
lature resulted as follows:
Funk, IS; Young. 81; Kenyon, Z; Garst, /;
Henry Wallace, 1; Porter Cdem) 53 alb
sent, g.
Necessary to elect, u.
There was no material change In the
Joint ballot for United States senator from
Iowa today. Judge Kenyon gained three
votes over yesterday and Henry Wallace
OF Des Moines, received complimentary
vote