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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
CHAPTER x.
IN THE HERBARIUM.

THE Weatherfords, millionaire
mine people and 50 newly rich
that the crisp bank notes fair,
~ cracked when Mrs. Wealth
erford spent them, kept their lackeyed
and liveried state in a castle-Eke house
in Mesa circle, the most expensive If
not the most aristocratic no thorough
fare OF the capital city.
Weatherford, the father, egged on
by Mrs. Weatherford, had political as
pirations pointing toward a United
States senatorship, the election to
which would fall within the duty of
the next legislature.
The mine owner himself would will
ingly have lodged, but the ambitious
wife was memorable. There were two
grown daughters and growing son,
and it was for these that Mrs. Wealth
erford was socially ambitious.
The reception, for which the sena-
miles through the dust Of the sage
brush hills, was one Of the moves in
Mrs. Weatherford's private campaign.
From room to room in the vast
house a curiously assorted throng of
the hidden ones worked its way as the
jam and crush permitted.
1t was mark Of the newness Of the
Weatherford riches that the glass and
iron greenhouse, built out as an extern
sion Of one Of the drawing rooms, was
called "the herbarium." 1t was a re-
production on a generous scale Of a
tropical garden.
The senator's party Of three was
fashionably late at the function in
Mesa circle, but in the crush filing
the spacious drawing rooms the host
ess and her long line Of receiving as
sistants were sim on duty.
Having successfully passed the line
with her husband and Patricia, little
Mrs. Blount looked about her, saw
Mr.. Richard Gantry, signaled to him
with her eyes and, with the traffic
manager for her center rush to wedge
a way through the crowded rooms, was
presently lost to sight-at least from
Miss Anners' point Of view.
"noIner sue KNEW 1t OF not, 1rOm
the moment Of her appearance at the
hostess end Of the long receiving line
the senator's wife had been marked
and. followed in her slow progress
through the crowded rooms by a pros
porous looking gentleman, whose hawk
Ike eyes never lost sight Of her.
When his quarry stopped, as she did
frequently. to chat with one or an
other Of the guests the man with the
eager eyes circled nervouSly and once
or twice seemed about to make the
| opportunity which was so slow in
making itself.
But it was not until the little lady
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Board of Works
Meeting Postponed

The meeting of the board of public
works, which was to have been held
last night, was postponed on account
of the absence of some of the mem
bers from the city and also because of
the Volunteer Veteran Firemen's pic
mic, which most of the city officials
attended.
The business on the calendar is of
such nature that it can easily be de-
ferred until the next regular meeting,
which viii be held the latter part of
the month.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
WEDNESDAY. MAY 8. 1911.
Bribing the
Legislatures.

Reports have come from many parts
Nof the country about members Of the
legislature being bribed to vote for GER
tain bills or to defeat certain other
bills. These reports are sometimes
proved and in other instances the proof
Is not possible, but in every instance
the reports are damaging to the peo-
pie Of the state especially to the par
ticular part Of the state from which
The bought members come.
The Tennessee instance where one
member tried to buy the influence OF
another is the most recent matter of
this kind before the public. 1t shows
that there are two distinct classes in
that body. It is to Tennessee's credit
that she has men in her legislature
that cannot be bought.
The report is current that money IL
TO be used, If it will have any effect
upon the members of the Florida legis-
lature, to keep the anti-racing bill from
passing.
The Journal does not believe that
this is the case for surely the MEM
bers of Florida's legislature cannot be
bought as so much property. The
journal does not believe that there is
3 man in either house Of the legisla-
ture that would vote contrary to his
convictions or contrary to the way his
people would have him vote for any
money consideration, no matter how
large the amount.
If the race track people have gone
TO Tallahassee with a large sum o
money intending to buy their way
through the legislature and have theil
business continue in spite of the
unanimous sentiment Of the people
against it, they are sadly mistaken, fol
: Florida legislators cannot be bought
They will do their duty as they see Il
and money win have no influence.
The last four years have been year:
of trouble for those who would corrupt
legislation. For years the practice O
buying certain members in the variou.
legislatures has been going on undis.
turbed. but recently, in nearly every
case, there is someone who lets the ca
out of the bag and the public is getting
onto the grafters and the bribe- givers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

the bossT" demanded the befoggeG
one.
Possibly he meant the senator's
son." she ventured, tapping a very
pretty cheek with the folded fan.
"HaYe you been leaving Evan Blount
out In all Of this?"
81 didn't know where to put him in.
That's what brings me here tonight.
The senator or Mr.. McVickar or both
Of therl together have set the whole
state TO running around In circles with
this appointment Of young Blount
Some say it's deal between the sena-
tor and McVickar, and some say it's
fight. Half of the professional spell
binders are walking in their sleep over
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
PENSACOLA AND
PENSACOLIANS
Commitment to Jenninns.

The Pensacola Journal says: Real
ly, Pensacola couldn't afford to have
Mr.. Jennings spend four years in Tai
lahassee-he's such a progressive citi-
zen and we need him at home just at
this time" Mr.. Jennings is wanted
everywhere in Florida, or, at least, men
like him. He may yet be comeplled to
leave Pensacola for time, but as that
is his home, the city will not be for
gotten by him, and in future as in the
past, his energies will be spent in up
building his home and Florida
Gainesville Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03


drifted, still with a hand on Gantry's
arm, in among the palm and banana
trees that the bird Of prey person
made his swoop. A moment later
Gentry had taken his commands and
was disappearing IN the direction Of
the refreshment tables. and the little
lady was saying, Dear me, Mr.. Hath
away, you almost startled me-"
"Did IT' said the lumber king rather
grimly, az IL he meant the query to be
apologize. 81 am sorry. didn't
mean to, but Mrs. Gordon said
would find you here. and so took the
liberty of-er-following you. I'm
needing a little Strengthening out you
know, underworld you mind let
ting me talk business with you for a
minute or two, Mrs. BlountT'
Certainly not, If you can talk bust
ness IN such a place as this" she said,
making room for him on the rustic
settee.
Perhaps it isn't business; perhaps
its only politics." he resumed. First,
wish you'd tell me what I've been
doing to get myself into your bad
books"
She laughed easily. "Who said you
had been doing anything?" she asked.
1.-THE senator" he answered shortly.
HE said 1 would have to make my
peace with you. want to be put next
IN this pigs in clover railroad puzzle.
Our contract with the TranscoDtinen-
tai is about to expire, and I'd like to
before"
well" she said ingenuously, "why
don't you do it?'
81 can't" he clustered. Everybody
has suddenly grown mysterious. Kit
tredge, the general superintendent,
doesn't seem to remember that we ever
had any contract, and Gantry is just
as bad. And when go to the senator
he tells me l must make my peace
with you. / can't understand what
something to sell that the railroad
company needs. Where's the hitch
You can put me next Why can't I
get my contract renewedP'
The little lady was opening and shut
| ting her fan slowly. what was your
| contractT' she asked innocently.
"If I thought you didn't know I
wouldn't tell you," he said bluntly.
Its a rebate rate east and west from
all Of our sawmills, and it was given
| US two years ago, q few days before
election"
'And the consideration" she asked,
looking up quickly.
"You know that, too, Mrs. Blount.
It was the swinging Of the solid en-
ployees' vote Of the Twin Buttes Lum-
Der company over to the railroad
ticket"
"And you wish to make the same ar
rangement again?" she asked.
Exactly. We've got to have that
preferential rate or go out of bust
ness"
with whom did you make the con-
tract two years agoT
with Mr.. Mcvickar, verbally. OF
course there was nothing put down in
black or white, but the railroad folks
did their part, and we did ours"
"a gentlemen's agreement" she
murmured. You have tried Mr.. Nc
Vlckar again"
"Tes. He referred me to Gantry"
"And what did Mr.. Gantry say?'
81 couldn't get him to say anything
with any sense in It. The most ]
could get out Of him was that I would
have to see the boss"
"And instead Of doing that you went
to see the senator?' she asked.
"Who else would Gantry mean by
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Continued Next Sunday.
Bows VIII be Bows

and are always getting scratches, cuts,
sprains, bruises, bumps, burns or
scalds. Don't neglect such things
they may result seriously If you do.
Apply Billiards. Snow Liniment &C
cording to directions right away and
it will relieve the pain and heal the
trouble. Price Csc, soc and S1.00.
Sold by all druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Working for Honesty.

WALES is still after a portion of the
million dollars war claims paid by
the national government to the state
of Florida. If he continues long enough
and his heirs continue the fight, it is
only question of time when a legis-
lature will be found that will vote him
100000 or a half million dollars.
Keeping everlastingly at it brings
success" Colonel Wales now has the
Times Union, the Pensacola Journal
and Representative Dougherty on his
side.-DeLand News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Illinois wants to dig canal between
Lockport and Utica BY all means let
them have it. Water is one of the
greatest things in the world and the
people up there need lots of it to wash
away the sins of the Lorimer election.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

State your requirements plainly and
concisely in a Journal Want Ad.-
you'll be placed in touch with a num-
Der of properties that you may inspect;
then select the place that appeals to
you most.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

A wood block pavement in Paris
used exclusively for automobiles has
been in use for three years and is said
to be even better now than when first
laid. The same may be said Of Pensa-
cola. The wood paving used for all
purposes is better than 1t was when
laid more than year ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

In Miami they are having the hottest
city elections ever pulled off in the
state. Judging from the front page of
the Metropolis things have not been
conducted as they should have been in
the east coast city and the citizens
have determined to clean up the old
town"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Governor woodrow Wilson is grad
ually getting ahead in the race for the
Democratic nomination for president,
and will have the race won before
some of the others get started.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
'AM 1THERS
'1nuTY

It is the duty of every expectant
mother to prepare her system for the
coming of her little one; to avoid as
far as possible the suffering of such
occasions, and endeavor to pass
through the crisis with her health
and strength unimpaired. This she
may do through the use of Mothers
Friend, a remedy that has been SO
long In use, and accomplished so
much good, that it is in no sense an
experiment, but preparation which
always produces the best results. It
is for exerna1 application and so pen
Grating in its nature as to thoroughly
lubricate every muscle, nerve and ten
don involved during the period before
baby comes. It aids nature by ex-
banding the skin and tissues, relieves
tenderness and soreness, and perfectly
prepares the system for natural and
safe motherhood. Mothers Friend
has been used and endorsed by thou
sands of mothers, and its use will
prove comfort and benefit to any
woman in need of such a remedy.
Mothers Friend
is sold at drug MmTAEmsC
stores. Write for ~ = 1HzAAy
free book for sHTnEENn.
expectant moth SEKHENEES
ers, which con-
tains much valuable information.
BRADF7ELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Explanation Satisfactory.

One of the advantages Of having a
cleanup day in Plant City, according
to the Courier, is that they will un-
earth a white primary. The white pri-
mary is all right. but that is a new
way to get it.-Pensacola Journal.
What the Courier was trying to say
was that one Of the advantages of
having white primary is that we will
have a cleanup day later on. The
white primary movement has shot its
little banners bravely above the earth
and is fourishing like the green fields
of growing truck that have made Plant
City famous.-Plant City Courier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

The deficit in the Unied States
treasury is still more than two million
dollars. Uncle Sam knows what it is
to have a fellow feeling for a newspa-
per editor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Taxes in Germany are said to be
reaching the unbearable point. In
this country the people have found the
protective tariff to have reached the
same degree.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

more than a million soldiers playing
war. Have our sympathy, for twenty
thousand keep us uneasy enough down
on the Rio Grande.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Unless the legislature gets busy the
people may enter suit against the
members for obtaining moaey under
false pretenses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Again someone wants to change the
national anthem. Almost everything
has been suggested in the way of a
song except 1.-The Grizzly Bear"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

American women wish to seem
cold" says Russian countess. We
wondered why they are so fond of ice
cream sodas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Washington reports say the postof-
fee department is now paying ex-
penses, but still Hitchcock needs in
vestigating.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

The Republicans are not smitten
with the free list prepared by Chair
man Underwood, but the people are
"tickled to DEATH
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Was the Wrono Season.

Wonder if the Pensacola Journal
force are out in the woods this week
| catching gophers for the big stew
promised the press association at Tai
lahassee.-St. Augustine Record
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

. After all, the harem was not what
1t was cracked up to be. We'd lots
rather see the chorus girl attire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Vivid Imagination REQUIRED.

relief. There is rumor of the Illinois
Central heading for the gulf city with
full intention of giving the Louisville
& Nashville Railway a run for its
money. Just imagine the L. & N.
a-runnin'.-Miami Metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
We Have the Proof.

The Pensacola Journal says with be-
coming pride that Paradise became
West Florida after Adam and Eve de-
serted it. The Tampa Tribune, en-
tirely skeptical, says that it does not
believe Adam word of it.-Ocala Ban
ner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Recently Senator Bailey has become
as quiet as the mighty one with the
big stick.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

The duty on olive oil is forty cents
gallon, but that does not worry US
as long as the boil weevil does not get
into the cottonseed oil.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

The clothing monopoly is not the
cause for the scarcity of clothes of
the chorus girl.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

In Yonkers the dogs have gotten so
vicious that they are biting the dog
catchers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Wicked Man.

The Journal says the only objection
to living in Pensacola is that the days
are not long enough. Isn't there some.
thing doing in Pensacola after dark
Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Call upon the Journal Want. Ads. to
solve your problems for you-you'll
find them efficient in many ways.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

In few days more Pensacolians will
see gliding over the city the first aero
plane manufactured in Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

It is indeed q dull day when some
investigation is not recommended.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Need II for Road Building.

Pine straw would make a delicious
breakfast food-provided it was we'll
dvertised.-Pensacola Journal.
And it makes a Jim dandy road
without ony advertising.-Citrus Coun-
ty Chronicle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Pensacola is still in the throes of an
epidemic of weddings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03
Preparing for Boil WeeviI.


Georgians propose to enact a law
making it a crime to kill partridges
during any season of the year. Par
tridges, it is said, will stop the coming
of the boil weevil if a sufficient guam
tity of them can be had to battle with
the oncoming evil. Alabama and Flor
ida might well join in this movement
and see what it will do. Yearly the
weevil is coming nearer and nearer
and it will only be a matter of time
before it has gone to the Atlantic
coast. Hunters will object to anything
that will deprive them of the par
fridge shooting, but if the birds can
save the state from the boil weevil the
experience will be worth millions OF
Enthusiastically Journal. Mr.. Me-
harg, of the government demonstration
bureau in Florida, recently told us ir
Live Oak that the boil weevil would
be here next year. Now if the pes:
can be removed by cartridges, by al
means protect the birds and the legis
lature now in session should investi.
gate the matter and act accordingly
Soon we will all be prevented from
| fishing and hunting in Florida If pro-
posed laws are enacted, but this matter
is one of great Importance and should
be looked into now, because the boil
weevil will be here before the legis-
lature is again in session.-Gainesvillt
Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

Mothers Friend
is sold at drug
stores. Write for
free book for
expectant moth
ers, which con-
-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-03

"HE Weatherfor1s, millionaire
mine people and 50 newly rich
that the crisp bank notes fair,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-01-14
OYSTERS Al Gratin.

Now that oysters are in season
the recipe for oysters au gratin will
be helpful hint to the cook who has
never prepared them in that way.
This recipe is enough for six people.
Eighteen oysters, eighteen mush-
rooms. one-half teaspoon salt, one
eighth teaspoon red pepper. one cup
white sauce. Melt two tablespoons
butter in the frying pan and fry the
mushrooms In 1t until they are dell
cate brown. Put three oysters on an
oyster shell with three mushrooms
and pour over them some white sauce.
Sprinkle cheese and cracker crumbs
over them and bake until brown.
Serve hot. In case 1t Is not possible
to obtain the oyster shells use the
shells which may be bought in the
stores for about 10 cents dozen.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-01-14
Camphorated vaseIlne.

In the early stages cold can fire.
quently be broken by rubbing the az
flicted parts with camphorated vase
line. This Is especially good to re-
lieve the stuffy, tight feeling Of cold
IN the head.
The grease should be well rubbed In
the bridge Of the nose, particularly
between the eyes, and on the upper
lip and upward on each side.
An incipient raw throat, often pre-
cursos OF bronchitis, is also relieved
by thorough greasing of throat and
chest with camphorated vaseline or
oil.
Both of these mixtures can he
bought at druggists and should be
included in every medicine closet. For
an emergency the mixture can be
made at home; IL drops each Of tur-
pentine and spirits of camphor into
two tablespoonfuls Of yellow vaseline.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-01-14

August Marxhausen. founder and
publisher Of the Detroiter Abend- Post
and Familien Blaetter, died In his
bed at the, home Of his daughter, Mrs.
Louis Burgard, In Detroit.
Freight train No. Is Of the Ann Ar
Dor railroad was derailed near Shep-
herd and II carS were ditched. Traf-
f1c on the road was tied up about
five hours. No one was hurt
With potatoes bringing 25 cents a
hushel, It is estimated at least $4,000
bushels are being held for better
price. At Mancelona alone reports
say that 10000 bushels are either
pitted or stored.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-01-14
FOR THE COOK TO TRY
RECIPES THAT ARE BOTH NEW
AND SIMPLE.
Orange and Grape Conserve VIII Not
Go Neglected on TabIe-Methes-
lin a Strengthening Drink for
the Aged-Bisque Tortoni.

Orange and Grape Conserve.-To six
raisins, four oranges and four pounds
OF sugar. Cut OF the thin yellow rind
OF the oranges and cook together with
the seeded raisins until tender. Pulp
the grapes and cook until soft enough
to rub through a collander. Add to
the skins, cook Is minutes, put in rails
ms. orange peel, Juice and sugar and
simmer gently until jellied.
MetheglIn.-Pour over twelve and
one-half pounds honey, eight gallons
Of boiling water. Let 1t stand for two
days. stirring occasionally, then add
one-quarter Of compressed yeast
cake, softened in few spoonfuls of
water. and spread on a slice Of dry
toast. Cover closely and let stand for
two or three weeks. then rack of and
bottle.
This Is considered strengthening
drink for the aged. as 1t Is the honey
mead Of the ancient Germans, who. &C
cording to Tacitus, attributed health
and great age to its use.
Blsque Tortoni.-Make a custard,
using cream or rich milk. the yolks
Of six eggs and cup Of sugar. Heat
the cream to the scalding point, add
pinch Of soda. Beat the yolks thick
and smooth. add the sugar to the beat.
en- yolks and beat again FIVE minutes,
then stir little by little into the scald-
ing cream.
The moment 1t chickens set off the
fire. When cold stir into the custard
a gill of maraschino. Put into the
freezer, turn the crank until the cream
is stiff, when the freezer should be
opened and a pint of whipped cream
stirred into the contents of the freez-
er. Fill mold with the mixture. re-
pack in ice and salt and let 1T stand
for three or four hours before serving.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-01-14
A Young PHILOSOPHER.

Time Is relative quantity. Some
minutes seem like hours and some
hours seem like minutes. How to con.
troll this fight is beyond any person.
but the little boy mentioned below
seems to have progressed pretty well
for youngster.
The teacher was surprised to see
that he remained perfectly idle all
through recess. and accordingly asked
him why he did not play.
"Cause." he said, slowly, 1T makes
recess too quick IL play, and l want
1t to la-a-ast!"-Youth's Companion.