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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

price than they could secure under
competitive trade conditions?
Or are we not perhaps treating this
great question in the wrong way?
If the greatest good to the greatest
number is sound democratic theory,
why should we not let the Standard
Oil Company go on selling a better
product than anyone else can sell at a
lower price than anyone else can sell
it?
Instead Of treating 1t as a private
enterprise, subject to anti-monopoly
laws, why not treat it as a public
necessity, or public utility?
Instead of driving it out of business,
why not permit it to continue the
scientific and economical production of
a public necessity and regulate it's
service and rates just as we regulate
the service and rates of a railroad
company, a city water works, or a
telephone exchange?
The Standard Oil Company operates
thousands of tank cars. many miles of
pipe line, many steamships, and de-
livery wagons. It controls also GER
tain necessity of life. If it can serve
the people better-in supplying that
necessity than anyone else can serve
them, why should we prevent it's doing
so?
The Journal may be a little in adj
vance of the times on this trust ques-
tion, but we venture to predict that
the time will come when such ques-
tions will be treated differently and
when big organizations that are in a
position to serve the people will be
permitted to do so under regulation by
the people as to service and the price
charged for 1t.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

gently. The public library committee
is DESTROYS that the people should
understand the proposition thoroughly
and decide, not on a superficial view
thereof, but on a full understanding of
its merits.
Briefly stated, the facts are as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Carnegie offers $4,000 for the
establishment of a free library in Pen
sacola, provided that a site be fur
nished, and that the city guarantee ten
per cent thereof, or $4,000, annually for
maintenance. The Bear ordinance calls
for a tax of 1-2 OF one mill for three
years. which at present produces APP
proximately $500 per annum, suffi-
cient' to provide for maintenance for
three years and to create a lot fund
of $4,000. Thereafter, the tax will be
only 1-6 of a mill, or less, sufficient
to produce $4,000 per for maintenance,
being 16 rs cents, or less, on each
$1,000 of taxable property.
Those back Of the movement for a
public library are convinced that this
inconsiderable outlay of public money
for a necessary institution, and one
which all progressive towns of any
size possess. Will not only rebound to
the intellectual and educational good
Of our city, but will make manifold
return by way Of advertisement of
Pensacola's progressive spirit and by
providing a public benefit that will be
attractive to new and progressive citi-
zens Of which there is always great
need.
The voters can desire nothing better
than an opportunity to view the ques-
ton in its true aspects and, with your
permission and courtesy, the commit
tee invites a full and free discussion
thereof in the columns OF your valu-
able paper.
Thanking you. I am,
Yours very truly,
JACOB D. SCHwARZ,
Sec'y. Pensacola Public Library Com
mittee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28
The Convict
Lease System.

The people of Florida are in favor
Of abolishing the convict lease sys-
tenn. They know the trafficking in hu-
man beings is wrong and they are
not willing to longer be a partner in
that wrong.
Be 1t said to our credit-Florida
convicts are better cared for than the
convicts of any other state. The sick
list is smaller and the death rate is
considerably lower. This is because
the convicts are worked out in the
open air and the health conditions of
Florida, naturally, are better than
elsewhere.
Cruelty in rare instances no doubt
does exist in some places-it would be
the same when they are worked by the
states on the public roads-but the
convicts of Florida are well cared for
1t is said that the state would lose
three hundred thousand dollars per
annum if the leasing of the convicts
is stopped. What of it?
Isn't every man in Florida willing
to pay his part of the expense of run
ming the state? If he is not he is not
worthy Of citizenship and should not
be consulted.
just because Georgia has not inau-
gurated a good system of working it's
convicts should not be argued against
putting them on the public roads in
Florida We can arrange it here.
Healthful quarters can. and will, be
provided in Florida, and when the
lease system is abolished the stain
will be erased from the name of the
state and we will get an ideal road
system throughout Florida.
If it were possible to take vote of
Florida at this time we believe that
eight out of ten would vote in favor
of putting the convicts on the roads
and abolishing the lease system.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28
SUNDAY, MAY 20. 1911.
Mr.. Blount Serves
His Clients Well.

It was not surprising to learn that
w. A. Blount was really at the bottom
of Mr.. Jennings's action on the Pen
sacola charter bill. Although Mr..
Blount declined, when requested by
The Journal, to discuss the subject
Friday, and although Mr.. Jennings
has persistentIy refused to say who
caused him to change his mind, the
4earmarks of Mr.. Blount's methods in
such cases were plainly apparent.
Mr.. Blount serves his clients well.
AS the retained attorney of the L. &
N. Railroad Company, the Pensacola
Electric Company, the Escambia Coun-
ty Electric Light and Power Company,
the Pensacola Gas Company, the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
the Southern Bell Telephone Company,
public service corporations, he pos
sesses an eagle eye for the detection
of any legislation, small or great.
which may even remotely affect the
interests of those clients.
1t is fortunate for the public service
corporations that they have a man of
Mr.. Blount's ability and industry and
devotion to look after their interests.
: 1t is unfortunate for the people of
Pensacola that their interests must
frequently be sacrificed to the effec-
tiveness with which Mr.. Blount serves
the interests of the corporations he
represents.
amended the bill as Mr.. Blount re-
quested. He struck out the right OF
the city "to own, lease, or operate
public utilities" as provided in the
second paragraph of section 18, and he
struck out all of the third paragraph
which gave to the city council the
right to regulate the rates and service
of the public utility corporations doing
business in Pensacola.
Mr.. Jennings says that exactly four
times as many people have wired me
approving my action In amending
charter bill as have wired me disap-
proving same"
But he lodges the question as the
number and names of the of the people
who persuaded him to make the
change 1t will be noted also that he
does not say what ones or how many
people have wired him their approva.
now.
Perhaps some time the city of Pen.
Bacola may be delivered from the
clutches of interests which now dodg'
taxes on the one hand and enforce
exorbitant rates for service on the
other, but that time is evidently not
yet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.
Against the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Massachusetts,, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, Rhode Island, West Virginia.
This makes a total Of 80 states which
have ratified it and leaves five more
necessary to make the three-fourths
of the 46 states.
Florida democrats will be on the
alert and there will be no failure of
proper action by the next Legislature
whether F1oridas ratification is then
necessary or not.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28
VOX POPULI.
INCONSISTENCIES OF PASTOR
RUSSELL SHOWN UP

Chicago, May "a.
Editor Pensacola Journal.
l have been an interested reader of
the Pastor Russell controversy ap-
pearing in The Journal, and it strikes
me that friend Humphrey overlooked
the more important inconsistencies of
Pastor. Russell, to bring a defending
battery to the rescue of lesser and
less obvious perversities.
First, I desire to call Mr.. Heidel-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28
PEOPLE TO HAVE CHANCE
TO EXPRESS THEMSELVE!

Editor Pensacola Journal.
The action of the city council on the
Bear ordinance at its last meeting puts
the question of the Carnegie library
directly before the people Of Pensa-
cola. It is right and proper that this
should be so, and equally right and
proper that the voters should make a
candid examination OF the pros and
cons, so as to be able to vote intelli-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

A scientist has said that the stars
in the heavens are all mated-mar-
ried, as it were. If he is right let's
hope they are better mated than some
of the theatrical stars that hook up
in this country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

There is so much business for the
railroad down the East Coast that it
is said the road must be double
tracked. Same over here but we de-
cided for another road. The L. & n.
does bad enough with one track and
it's no tellin' what she would do with
another.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

The Florida experimental station at
Gainesville grew 625 bushels of sweet
potatoes on an acre of ground. It can
be done in every county in West Flor
ida The sweet potato is easily raised
and has ready market always.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Constipation brings many ailments
in its train and is the primary cause
of much sickness. Keep your bowels
regular madam, and you will escape
many of the ailments to which women
are subject. Constipation is a very
simple thing, but like many simple
things, 1t may lead to serious conse-
quences. Nature often needs a little
assistance ana when Chamberlain's
Tablets are given at the first indica-
ton, much distress and suffering may
be avoided. Sold by all dealers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Never fear. the governor will sign
the bill abolishing the convict lease
system. He had a right to think
otherwise, but he is a good governor
and will sign the bill that the people
want. He is only stubborn when
fighting for the peoples interests.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Sergeant Murphy drilling men of
awkward squad)-If OF knew which of
We two spalpeens was out av sthep,
O'd run i'm right into tn g'ardroom.
Judge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

The Journal Want Columns are
great Improvement over the old way
of doing business-they are most eff
fcient, quick in bringing response and
inexpensive in use.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Governor Dix would put the tramps
on abandoned farms. If Florida's
governor would suggest such a move
he would be fired. There are no
abandoned farms here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

An iceman in Oklohamo has gotten
religion and wants to make amends for
his past record. He says he has
cheated everybody that bought ice
from him and wants the people to for
give him and let him start anew.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

The whole country is pleased to hear
that Mrs. Taft was not as sick as first
reported. The heart of every Ameri
can citizen went out to the president
when it was learned that his good wife
was dangerously Ill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

We don't give the name, but one of
our contemporaries says, IF this is the
best legislature we have ever had,
don't bring up the history OF the
Others"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

With the thermometer registering
106 in other states and 80 in Pensa-
cola at the same time, there is reason
for our saying that Pensacola is the
best summer resort
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

New York is just completing a IL
brary that cost seven million dollars,
and Florida is getting ready to build
system of public highways that will
cost ten million dollars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

An Indiana woman who has been
married half a dozen times is after
another husband and says she will not
be satisfied until she finds the right
one. She might try Nat Goodwin, for
he seems to be in the same fix.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Twenty-f five rich Chicago families
dined with Booker Washington yes
terday. Sorry to hear that Booker is
keeping such bad company-he should
know better and have some respect for
himself
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Alice Yells is the name of a new
prima donna in New York. Haven't
heard Alice, but it has been our mis-
fortune to hear several of the Yelling
VARIETY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Is there anything wrong with the
city regulating the corporations to
which the city has given valuable
rights and privileges and properties?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

President Hulley says the "city
streets are no, place for the small
child, which advice should be needed
by mothers and fathers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

One of Pensacola's best citizens
visited Jacksonville and other Florida
cities and he says they won't compare
with the Deep Water City.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

We have a city full of consumers
that pay tribute to the producers of
other cities. Will we allow it to con-
tinue?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

1t does not seem that it is what Gov
ernor Gilchrist means in his messages
that irritates the legislators, but the
way he says it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Dear teacher" wrote little Edith's
mother, please excuse Edith for not
coming to school yesterday, as she fell
in the gutter. BY doing the same you
will greatly oblige her mother
Youths Companion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Hasten the time when it will be
proper for grown people to wear san
dals in the summer months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Coney Island had a big fire yester-
day. We always had an idea that a
little fire was all that was lacking to
make that resort the hell we read
about.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Cromwell Gibbons says there's moth
Ing that will make him love the people
OF Pensacola better, unless they all
vote for him for governor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Bridge the Escambia river, it's too
deep for wading conveniently.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

The prettiest graduating bouquet is
a bevy of graduating Pensacola girls.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Cool breezes make one forget about
the sun that's shinin'.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

If there is to be class legislation, let
it be in favor Of the people and not
the corporations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

A man in Chicago said he had to
come back to Pensacola to cool of.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

We hate to see the battleships go
a-visiting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-28

Pensacola is not a city of flats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
\ Fine Opportunity for Il Young Man.

The Normal Scholarships Of the
University have been raised in value.
Each scholarship is now worth 500
in money, besides remission Of $40
tuition and SIS term fee. The money
is paid to the beneficiary at the rate
of $3.50 a month for eight months.
to assist in meeting the necessary Iiv-
ing expenses. There is one scholar
ship for e"ch county.
The University is making great ID
vances. 1t had more students the
past year than ever before in it's his
tory-416. Many improvements have
ben made, such as a new Science
building, a Y. NJ c. \. ulding, =
gymnasium and baths.
The health and morals of the stu
dents are the first care of the govern
ing authorities. The University has
entered definitely upon new era of
growth. marked by sympathy with
the basal interests OF the people, and
a resolutc purpose to serve the whole
state.
The current high school movement
has greatly Increased the demand for
Well equipped men teachers at stead
lily increasing salaries.
Examinations will bee held Friday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
CONFERENCE on THURSDAY.
Governor and Chairman Sanders "a
Discuss Pcnitentiary Matter.

Columbia, May 14.-Gov.' Blease
stated tonight, in connection with the
Penitentiary health situation, that he
had taken the matter up with Chair
man Sanders, Of the Penitentiary
board. They had agreed, he said, 10
have conference here on Thursday,
the 18th, and they would then deter
mine whether to call a special meet
ing Of the board or not. Governor
Blease and Mr.. Sanders did ont care
to oring Superintendent Griffith, who
Is away at the springs, back here at
this time, and it was thought best to
have the conference here on Thurs
day.
Governor Blease will go fully over
the matter, and his views with the
chairman Of the Penitentiary board,
and they will then determine whether
to call a special meeting or wait un-
I'll the regular meeting of the board,
on June 7th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
WATER PIPES CLEANED OUT.
Quantity of Sand Removed f,o,,,
Large Suction Pipe and Pumps Re-
sumo Work.

The pumps at the pumping station
resumed work this morning at 4:3O
O'Clock after having been cut off for
the greater part Of ten hours while
the big suction pipe from the pumps
TO the wells was being cleaned out.
The pipe which was cleaned out.
big eight-inch one, is connected
with all Of the smaller pipes at ee
of the wells and is the one
brings the water to the static
to its being pumped into - >es
connected with the stand ~ was
found to be pretty ~ ID with
sand which was rev .fter some
dlfhculty. The ? IS turned on
several times ~ out the loose
sand during t. ne that the work
was being carried on.
1t is probable that with this big
suction pipe cleaned out there will
be no more trouble with SUPPLYING
water to the consumers. Monday
morning the water was something
over twenty feet deep in the stand
pipe, while it was 20 feet when work
was commenced on the suction pipe.
the water used when it was connected d
during the night having diminished
the supply by the number Of feet
between these two figures. The
water was gradually rising, however.
and it is probable that the stand pipe
will be refilled by tomorrow, as the
gain tonight when no one is using
the water will be considerable.
In addition to the cleaning out of
the pipe a new well is being placed
and it is probable that with this eX-
ira supply water will be plentiful for
some time to come.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
BIG RAIN FOLLOWS GALE OF
WIND.
People of the City Welcome Rain
saturday Afternoon After Long
Dry Spell.

1T never rains but what it pours''
and lit never blows but. what 4,
blows gale" was we'll illustrated
Saturday afternoon after six O'Clock
When Sumter experienced one of the
biggest sand storms ever known here
and welcomed heavy rain after a
long period of drought.
The wind came up very suddenly
few mir ltes before seven O'clock.
and it cane with a rush. 1t brought
with it slOlds of sand and dust
and it carried along with ii
many hats and other loose articles
that it was able to gather as it went
along. Persons on the streels rushed
for the nearest stores but quick as
they got to these places of safety the
wind was quicker for it filled their
eyes, ears and mouths with sand be-
and mouth with sand and dust. be-
fore they got off the street. The mer-
chants made a rush to close the doors
Of their places of business to keep
out the dust and sand which were
flying about in every direction.
For about fifteen minutes the dust
and wind held sway and then the
rain fell, wetting the parched earth
and refreshing the plant life every
where. For more than an hour the
rain fell, gradually slackening its
force, but falling in sufficient quantity
TO thoroughly soak the thirsty land.
The rain had been needed for sew
eral weeks and for want Of it the oat
crop was falling far short of what it
had bid fair to he some time ago.
The cotton and corn which were wilt
ed and dying for lack of moisture
were revived and endowed with new
life and the seeds which were in the
ground waiting for moisture burst
into life. Everybody and everything
needed the rain and it was well
| come visitor when it came.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17

sustain conviction, and, therefore,
| recommend that pardon be not
granted"
Judge Memminger, who has
throughout been sustained by the Su-
preme Court, made the following
statement to the Governor:
''In this case defendant had fair
trial, free from error. See State VS.
Jones, sc S. c., IT.
Il refused his motion for 2 new
trial, while all the facts were fresh
in my mind and, notwithstanding the
petitions herein, am still satisfied that
guilt was established beyond rea-
sonable doubt
THAT the jury gave defendant a
Recommendation to mercy. thereby
reducing the sentence from death to
life Imprisonment, does not. i'm my
judgement, render the verdict irration-
al, as intimated i'm the petition pa
pcrs. / take it that i'm accordance
such recommendation the jury may
consider the characteristic limitations
and natural impcrfccuoue of the ac-
cUSed i'm each particular case, as we'll
ms the circumstances rendering him
less rcprchcusiblc than another would.
perhaps, hc in their Judgment, not
Withstandng the brutality of the
homicide; and also the apparent DIS
inclination that some jurors feel at
the innictiou Of the extreme penalty
which the law attaches to n verdict or
guilt, without such a recommends
alton.
81 agree with Mir, Solicitor Seas,
and recommend that the defendant
h" not pardOncd.
r. With"rS Memminger.
"Charleston S. c., May 8, 1911"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
AMERICANS READY FOR war ?
TROOPS ARE SAID TO RE PRE-
PAIRED FOR INSTANT ACTION.
reports from Mexican Frontier State
that Brigade of Three Thousand
Men are Standing Under Arms at
galveston, i'm Readiness to Board
Ar""Slor's--Oiiicers on the Scene
Think that Invasion is Planned.

charleston, May 14.-Reports that
nave reached this city from the Mex
lean frontier are to the effect that q
brigade, consisting Of 5000 men of
the coast artillery CORPS. who are
masquerading as infantry, are now
standing under arms at Galveston
ready TO move at a moments notice.
IT Is said that there are many trans
ports in Galveston Bay at the present
time, all of which are fully stocked
for the transportation Of the troops,
and that within eleven hours after a
declaration of war the 5000 men
could be landed at Vera Cruz.
Brig. Gen. Mills, last year in COM
mand Of the provisional army at the
Chickamauga notional encampment, is
in command Of the brigade. 1t is
stated that there is a private wire
connecting the Headquarters of Gen.
Mills with the White House, in Wash
ington, and with the Headquarters Of
Gen. Carter the commanding officer,
at San Antonio.
The sentiment Of the encamped Of
ficers is said to be that war will break
out in the near future, and that the
manoeuvres are merely a blind for the
stationing Of such a large body of
troops on the Mexican border. The
men seem anxious for an outbreak.
and are ready for instant acton. It
is the consensus Of opinion that if
war We're declared the Federal troops
stop their civil war and unite against
the invaders.