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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
BANKER FROM
WISCONSIN IS
WELL PLEASED
MERTON r. FISH ON FIRST VISIT
TO SOUTH FINDS CONDITIONS
TO HIS INe-INVEsTED IN
BALDWIN COUNTY PROPERTY.

Among the many visitors to Pensa-
cola yesterday was Merton R. Fish, Of
Footville, Wis. Mr.. Fish is cashier OF
the Footville State Bank and is inter-
ested IN many other businesses in that
city. He has been prospecting in Bald
win county for some time and came
over to Pensacola yesterday on a SINH
lar mission This is the first visit Of
Mr.. FISH TO the south and he talked
Interestingly to a Journal representa-
tive about The way he found conditiocs
here.
CT have heard a great deal about the
possibilities OF the south but was not
prepared for what find IN this section
have only arrived In Pensacola, hut
the conditions being similar to those
In Baldwin county. am sure you have
a wonderful section and one which Is
very inviting to capital.
In Baldwin county" said Mr. Fish,
there is an influx of monied people
who are investing thousands of dollars
in plantations and homes. There are
many wealthy people going there to
live. Men are doing this because they
like that section better than any other
place in the world. College graduates
are realizing that agriculture is offer
ing the best returns of any other bust
ness enterprise and they are beginning
in this work"
Mr.. Fish said that 1t is probable
that he Will invest extensively in this
section. The banking business, ne
says, is practically virgin field and
when worked in connection with de-
veloping the undeveloped sections has
wonderful possibilities.
There are so many profitable crops
that can be easily grown and the ideal
climate Will soon make these gulf
coast counties the most attractive part
OF the United States. When stock
raising Is generally engaged In the
lands Will constantly become richer
and better and believe after all that
VIII be one OF the most profitable in
dustries that can be followed"
Mr.. Fish is very enthusiastic over
what he is finding and says Wisconsin
and Illinois capital is being invested III
large amounts throughout this section.
While in the city he is a guest at the
San Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
]. D. WATERS
DIES SUDDENLY
IN WEST BADEN
RESIDENT OF
PENSACOLA SUCcUMBS TO At
TACK OF HEART FAILURE AND
RELATIVES ARE NOTIFIED OF
HIS DEATH.

J. d. Waters, a resident of Pensa-
cola, where he was we'll known, died
suddenly in West Baden, Ind, yes
terday and his relatives in Pensacola
received kilograms last night an
nouncing his death, and also convey
ing the information that the body
would be shipped to Pensacola Heart
trouble was the cause of death.
Mr.. Waters left here about two
weeks ago for West Baden for the
benefit of his health, which had been
falling for some time, and reports
from him indicated that he was get
ting along very well. His relatives
were therefore shocked last night to
receive the Information that he had
died suddenly.
The deceased was native Of Es-
Gambia county and was quite wealthy.
He is survived by a wife, several
children and brothers and sisters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
cY YOUNG CELEBRATES
FORTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
BY Associated Press.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 29.-Denton
T. c'Cy') Young, who is here with the
second division Of the Cleveland Amer
lean League baseball squad, is A years
old today. He was the recipient of
numerous kilograms of congratulation
from baseball players and followers of
the game.
Young was born at Gilmore, Ohio.
This is his twenty-second year in ma
jor league baseball, he having Joined
the Cleveland club in 1890. He is in
better physical condition now than he
has been for two years he scouts the
suggestion that he is ready for retire
ment
To date Young has won 504 and lost
306 games he pitched In the major
league. This gives him winning per
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
The Journal Want Ad
way is the easy way.
PROMINENT MAN GOES
INSANE WHILE ON TRAIN
eY Assoclated Pres.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 2s.-Securely
bound with straps. Dickinson McAllis-
ter, formerly president Of the Metro
politan Elevated Railway of Chicago.
was taken from Pan Handle Railroad
train here late yesterday and removed
to hospital after battle with police
officers and two of his friends.
It is said Mr.. McAIlister was on his
way from Chicago to Harrisburg III
company with I. NJ. Jordan and John
G. Hays OF Chicago. When the train
was between Columbus and Dennison,
Ohio, Mr.. McAllister is said to have
kicked the lights out of his state room,
leaving the place In darkness, and was
to jump through an open
window when he was detected.
Advices from Chicago state that he
has brooded since the family home at
Harrisburg. to which he was attached,
was sold.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30


resolution adopted by the association
were ]. J. Hooton, w. H. Watson and
2. 3. Bruce. These gentlemen gave
various reasons for their actions,
some OF them laying stress on the
moral influence OF racing, while 9TH
ers attacked it from the financial
standpoint
The following. expressed themselves
as opposing the passing Of the reso-
luton: Ed. Lawrence, M. e. Mo-
reg, w. A BloS<t, Jr,. and F. f. Bing-
ham. The majority of these gentle
men stated that they were opposed
20 the holding of race meetings, gem
orally, but that, inasmuch as the rae
ing people had been allowed to come
here without opposition so far, they
did not think It just to interfere with
them at this late day.
IL is not known what steps viii be
taken or what methods will be en-
ployed in the effort to prevent the
holding of the race meeting, this cues
ton being left entirely in the hands
OF the board Of directors:
MANAGER STROBE TALKS.
When informed of the vote by the
Commercial Association held hast
night. General Manager Strobe said:
The resolution introduced and bare
" carried strengthens our position II
carried out, fer our racing association
proposes no violation Of the law. Rae
ing with the betting adjunct Is legal
until the law enacted by the last state
legislature become operative. We're
we to continue our meet until after
May 1. when the prohibition Of betting
on racing IN this state goes into eff
feet. 1t would be another. matter. and
IT would become imperative for any
officer of the law to use every effort
to stop us from operating.
"The legal feature Of the betting
aspect was thoroughly Ghreshed out
in the Jacksonville circuit court last
fall. and an opinion from the bench
rendered that bookmaking and pool
selling were identical and legal on a
race track operated by an incorporat-
ed racing association.
There was no question Of the le-
gaiity OF betting at Tamap or Jack
sonville, where racing is nov going
on.
I'VE have incurred heavy expense In
preparing for our contemplated meet
ing and a score OF horsemen have
likewise gone to big expense shipping
their stock hero to engage In the rae
ing. we certainty would not have
done SO were we even In the slightest
doubt that there existed even the
shadow of a chance that we were
doing anything contrary to the law.
The gentlemen opposing the racing
will en- close inspection OF the law
agree with US. and finding that we
have a legal right to race with the
betting adjunct. recede from their
present stand. otherwise it will take
on a guise of persecution.
Whatever action is taken by op-
posing factions will be met by re-
course to law, for our racing associa-
ton intends to stand by its rights.
We have announced a fifteen-day ses-
sion and viii go through with our
plans according to arrangement"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
PRICE FAVORS
MORE CIRCUITS
MARIANNE LAWYER POINTS OUT
THAT LEGAL BUSINESS CANNOT
BE HANDLED UNLESS MORE
CIRCUITS ARE PRouDED-Is
Against, FEE SYSTEM.

Hon. VIII II. Price, Of Mariana,
came in on the late train last night
and Is here attending to legal matters.
Mr.. Price Is one OF the states leading
attorneys and comes to Pensacola ire
oueutly. He has just returned from a
trip IN Calhoun and Washington coun-
ties and says thar those counties are
developing al a rapid <aee and that
homeseekers are moving In every day.
He Is a great believer IN West F1orjcs
end says that p zen Yeas Inis whole
section. in his opfnion. will be the gar
dec spot Of the state.
In answer 20 thu question In regard
to his county Mr.. Price SAID: Ny
county Is always on the bonn. bur
right now we are all delighted with
the idea OF the legislature arranging
for more Judicial circuits so that the
dockets Of our court may be cleared.
Rtght now there are moro than two
hundred civil cases on the docket
which have not been tried and the
people are glad that the legislature
will relieve this situation"
Mr.. Price was asked how many new
circuits he thought were needed. He
said: It think in all that the plan
agreed upon by the bar association
would be satisfactory to all concerned,
but the truth of the matter is we want
relief over our way and If the south
Florida counties are satisfied like they
are at present we have no objection
over this way. We are going to have
a delegation from our county at the
legislature and insist that new cir
cults are granted.
..Tbere is another matter that I
would like to see go through the leg1s-
lature," continued Mr.. Price, land that
is a bill to abolish the fee system.
think The Journal is taking the proper
stand In this matter for the fee sys-
tenn is one Of the worst practices in
the state today. The people are tired
of this business and want 1t elimi-
mated"
Mr.. Price viii be here today aud
probably tomorrow and will then go to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
OLD VOLUMES
INTERESTING
p. {. HANNAH HAS COPIES
THE PENSACOLA GAZETTE Pf
LIsHED IN 1s4s, AND GIVEN
MANY YEARS AGO.

A unique record of Pensacot
Pensacolians are volumes X akbs.
the Pensacola Gazette, now innate
session of P. E. Hannah. Is of
back to April, 1s43. These fifteen
the Gazette were given 10 was
years ago by F. z. de la Ry court.
at that time clerk of the eely in
These old volumes are times az
teresting and reflect the n
perhaps no other records, hsue IN
The gera@---Laazvs for aa news
cludes market reports. as. af
uncalled for letters, sua-o.,v.os
worlds events and n1tal - -.
These latter are over a a. ,..,,-f,,t
jects but are uniformly -. Z,
and optimistic view an.L..ss a.
an ornate, refined sty e-oet.tor
minds one of Addiso, .,-,rce
Political notes are giver "a
and proceedings of e :, f,II.
presidents message ar. aele-
The report Of the con- $3.50 For
gates at St Joseph w a. .o~hora
a sovereign state was
most interesting. ,z.h 1sas
Ihe copy Ioiiow III Ter Hill speech,
of Daniel Webster, n on actio,
Every issue contai - s+o-,es Is
One of Alexander 10 ,-.a,,o, "a
given. More notice. o.
1.-THE Black Cat" byls ae,,rer4ed
Natural phenome ar ,.-s,icb at
on the great whiilsh@
tended the comet ms 80 IN
posals by an invAon =. -,7.o,1elle5
aerial navigation q ST. s..a,.iaI com
car was occasiorol
ment. -, from tft
Maily news ~ i,,ne that were days
ne" OriedAS papers. Particu,
LOO oiu Loi nv given che maFke'
lar prominence the latter ar
telesraph- var in Mexico aui
the riots in Phtdeipiils a-,,,n9 feature
A few of thfrnore 49,, sIaves an,
are the noticesof run Is ~ cottol
slaves to hire: also = tn
to LIVERPOOL pr the yea .r1 ar ns,es
unprecedehted number OF 49,. 49,. J Ter,
and Flortda referred 10 ,,,,.I th,no
tory" some Of the 1 ..xFy1,a-S
mentioned are intereSis MS. ..,,ns a
age charged, bundles var,
EACH: another, SAFE aIs,
one pd. blue cotIoi, v,e,-s eond sad
livery stable opened 49, 6 So
die horses may be ila - =
also has buggy WIN i
cured on short notie
cuIeu d;aote brnds another as
One ,iar,, n truly modei
A1so a twentieth centu'
Ia' sI.H .-oades an rticle "On Kissing
where the writer ieciares tiiae -
is the nectar of ne
The humor Of the ISSUES ~ 49,
and singularly plio ana e1if'ie ~
free from the oroaonesS u
jokes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
BELIEVED THREE BOYS
ARE MURpERERS OF MAN
az !AssocIated eress.

Omaha, Eeb., March 29.-Evidence
unearthed today makes the police be-
lieYe that three boys. each seventeen
years old, arrested last night, charged
with petit larceny, are the murder
ers of Herman B. Cohen, who was
killed near his home last Saturday
night, and also the perpetrators of a
number Of hold-ups In the northern
part of the city during the last few
weeks.
The boys are Lemuel Teggis alias
L. Andrews, Carl Deland and Henry
Steinegger. They are from ST. Louis
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
FoLEY kIpNEY pILLs

Neutralize and remove the poisons
that cause backache. rheumatism. ner-
vousness and all kidney and bladder
irregularities. They build up and re-
store the natural action of these vital
organs.
W. A p4Aiemberte, druggist and
apothecary. 121 S. Palafox st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
TIZ-For
ender Feet
A new. scientific medical toilet tablet
which
Draws Out All Inflammation and

This remarkable foot bath remedy is
Superior to Powder, Plaster or SalVe
and Is guaranteed to cure Corns, Callous-
growing Nails, Tired, Aching Swollen
Nervous, Sweaty. Bad Smelling Feet
Smaller Shoes Can BE Worn by using
TIz, because II puts and keeps the feet
In perfect condition
TTZ is for sale at all druggists 25
cents per box or direct II you wish from
Walter Luther Dodge & Co., Chicago Ill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30

centage of .622. The veteran players
record shows that in the last ten years
he has not passed as many men as he
did in the first ten years of his play
ing, indicating that he is acquiring
control with age.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
FORMER TAX COLLECTOR is
SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS
az AssoeIated Press.

Cincinnati, March 2s.-Jacob Bas-
chang, former liquor tax collector IN
the county auditors Office, who was
found eAilty on March II of having
solicited and accepted brides from a
brewery to refund taxes on saloons,
was sentenced by Judge German to-
day to two years Imprisonment and
the costs of the case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30

The Jorunal Want Ads are an In
dex OF the most wanted. most neces-
sary things IN hundreds eS househeids
and businesses They fairly orlsue
with the needs of a great NUMBER OF
people Surely they are orimrul OF
opportunities-chances that may De
legitimateIy turned to the advantage
Of many.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
Hicks Capudine
Cares Headaches-AIl Kinds-Griuu.
Cslds, Aches From Aalarious
Conditions, Etc.

Capudine cures Headaches, whethes
from heat, cold, brain-fag, over-exertion
o. stomach troubles. 1t cures sick head
aches and nervous headaches aIo.
Capudine IS also the quickest and
best remedy for attacks of Cold or Gripp
1t relieves the aching and feverishness
and restores normal conditions.
Capudine is iquid-easy and pleasant
to take-acts Immediately. 10c., 25c.
and Soc. at drug stores.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30

Mix and begin by taking a teaspoonful
after each meal and one at bedtime. After
the first week gradually increase the dose
to two teaspoonfuls. Truly wonderful re-
lief is experienced and if persisted in a
cure may be assured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
LOW RATEs INVALID.

St. Louis, March 29.-The two-cent
passenger rate. in Oklahoma was de-
clared to be confiscatory and was held
invalid by a decision OF the United
States circuit court of appeals handed
down here today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
TAFT AND KING VICTOR
EXCHANGE MESSAGES
az AssoeIated Pre.s.

Washington, March 2s-An exchange
Of messages between President Tat
and King Victor Emmanuel of Italy on
the occasion Of the opening of the ex-
position at Rome was made public at
the White House today. In his teIe-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
Have You a Rheumatic
Friend?

If the reader of this has a friend or
relative suffering from rheumatism 1t
would be well to clip this prescription
and present it. It is probably the most
effective. prompt and reliable treatment
for all forms Of rheumatism ever pre-
scribed. The ingredients are in common
use, but the virtue seems to be in the
exact combination of the true and pure
drugs. Have a. reliable druggist mix it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30

IF you have anything to
sell; if you wish to buy any
thing, advertise in The Jour-
nails Want Columns.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30

Tallahassee to be there when the legis-
lature convenes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
INVESTIGATOR OF
TRADEs GOES TO SPAIN
Nv Associated Press.

washington March Pr. M. o'Deh.
one of the American trade investiga-
tors. left today for Spain and Portugal.
and will attend the eighth international
cotton congress OF the Master Cottoai
Summers and Manufacturers' Assocla
ton at Barcelona, in May. after Wnicnl
he will travel in northern Africa Lne
Balkan states and other countries. j.
M. Hause, of Greensboro n. c., has
started for Manchester, Eng, to inyes--
tigate cotton textile Manufacture 3
This is for the benefit OF American
commerce.
CHENEY'S
ExRECToRANT
CURES COUGHS AND COLDS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-30
VIII Attempt to Stop
Racing in Pensacola

CONTINUED nom First Pager
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
AGAINST MUD AND MENDAC CITY.

One of our esteemed contempt
raries. which commercially condemns
mudslinging in political discussion,
makes the extravagant statement
that when Mr. Sanders was candl-
date for governor "the opposition
opened up their mud and slime bat
teries and bombarded him from day
to day, charging him with having
committed almost every crime in
the calendar, and then some
It's all right to try to stop the
throwing of mud, brother, and The
Chief is heartily with you in the
attempt, but why not set our faces
against hyperbole and serious e2ag
geration at the same time.
You know that nobody has ever
charged the governor with salmos'
every crime in the calendar there
fore, why father such an absurd as
sertion?
Then, too, it is well to avoid the
common error of regarding what
ever we choose to say in deroga
ton of opposition candidates a:
Legitimate criticism, and what
ever is said against our candidate:
as "mudslinging
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
FOR Representative.

To the Democrats OF the Parlsh vi
AscensiOn:
Having served four years as a
representative from the parish y.
Ascension, and having been soilclted
and urged by my many friends 10
become candidate for re-electioh'
hereby submit my candidacy TOT
yo1r approval During my term OIL
office I strived energetlcally anu
earnestly to serve my constituents
as true and faithful servant,
never stunning duty that 1 peHeVeu
10 be to their interest, and Votlns
for all measures coming before the
assembly according to the true dlc-
tates of my conscience. On the more
imnortant issues of the day, | SUD
init the following: I am IN favor Oh;
Curtailing the appointive power OF
the governor.
Income tax.
Local option liquor law.
A higher pension for all worthy
Confederate Veterans.
Liberal appropriations for. pupne
schools -a4
Restoring more power to the local
school board.
Conservation of game and fish.
Conservation of forests ana gre
clamation of lands.
trust you will give the above
due consideration and at the propel
time pass impartially upon it, ane
on election day honor me with YOU
votes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
representative Gonzales Seeks Re
eIctian


In its appropriate place will be
found the announcement OF lion.
Joseph Gonzales that he is an asplr-
ant for nomination by the Democrat
ic voters of this parish for re-eiec-
ton to the position of representa-
tive in the general assembly which
he has filled during the past three
years. Mr.. Gonzales makes a can
did appeal for the support OF MS
fellow citizens On the ground that
he has rendered faithful service ~
the past and propose in the future,
if again honored with their conf
dence, to keep true watch and ward
over the interests Of his constlt-
uents and the general welfare OF
the commonwealth.
He specifically declares that he
favors the following objects: Cur
.tailment of the governors appoint
i've power; the income tax; local
option liquor law; increased pen
sions to worthy Confederate vet
Grams; liberal appropriations for pub
lie schools; restoration of the pow
ers taken from local school boards;
conservation Oil game, ISL e1Aio -
ests, and reclamation of lands. rms
will be generally conceded to De
an excellent platform, comprlslns
in condensed form issues that are
of prime Importance and value 70
the state and parish.
OF Mr.. Gonzales personally 1t IS
scarcely necessary to say anythlhs'
| for he is one Of the best-knoWh
citizens of Ascension, having been
born and spent his whole life IN
this parish. He sprang from one OF
the oldest and best families OF the
New River section, where he IS
known to every man, woman ana
child by the affectionate sobrlque'
Of "'Tite Joe,'' or Little joe Con
zales, bestowed upon him originally
in childhood to distinguish him IRON
his father, Captain Joe Gonzales, fol
many years a foremost citizen ol
the community. =,
The Chief cordially seconds lhe
request of Representative Gonzales
that the Democratic citizens OF the
parish give careful and generous at
tenticn to his record, platform ane
claims, and pass judgment ACCORDING
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
Burton Bumps Excelsior.

After several weeks of "palavef-
ing'' and long-distance fencing, the
speedy Burton-S Wartz and Excelsior
baseball teams got together on
the diamond at Jefferson College.
last Sunday afternoon, and the result
ant mix-up was one of the most eA-
citing and hotly-contested exhibitions
Of the great national sport Whlch
has been seen in that section Tor
some time. The game was VII
nessed5 by a large crowd OF entnusl-
astic fans and the roofing through
cut was of a most spirited ana
strenuous character, unusual interest,"
being given to the spicy pastlme
by reason of the fact that the teams
were battling for a purse OF Sloo
and the entire gate receipts. VIC
tory went to the Burton-SWartz az
glegation by the close count ct s 50
q. but the losers put up q fattllhs
good argument tsa1af came y1tilln an
ace Of . q end OF the
score.
The game produced a genuine ne
pitchers duel between Norman Of
the Burton-swartz and aGo1ey'' Bur
gard of the Exeelsiors, with the
honors greatly in favor Of the for,
mer. He yielded only ore scratch
hit and whitfield fourteen Of his op'
ponents. whereas Burgard was
touched up for nine bingles and Is
credited with six strike-outs. Bur
ton scored first, in the third stanza
on two-base hits 4by Alexander ano
Andermann. The sExceIsiors evenee
the count and gained a lap in the
seventh, when they showed two
runs across as the result of an error
| by StockWell, covering right field fol
| the lumbermen, who dropped lily
after running into the crowd which
had overlooked into the right garden
! The chance was a difficult one, ane
under the circumstances it is to DC
questioned whether the Burton right
fielder should be charged with al
error or the Excelsior batter who
swatted the skyscraper credited witt
a hit
In the final round for Burton
Murphy singled, Gremillion followed
suit, Falcon flew out, and StockWel
broke up the game with a clear
safety, which sent Murphy and Grem
1 iillion across the plate and gaVs
Burton the money end of the 81
score.