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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

suggesting that there was any under
standing with Wright, as to the char
acter of the report he would make
is absolutely false and without any
foundation whatsoever.
The circumstances leading to Mr..
Wright's employment are these:
When the drainage district was
created, certain land companies own
ing large tracts of land in the drainage
district, brought a suit in the federal
court to prevent the collection OF the
drainage ta-
vey, of Philadelphia, Pearl Wright. of
New Orleans, w. F. Ceachman, of
Jacksonville, and j. e. Ingraham, of
st. Augustine. representing the liti-
CANT land companies, met with the
trustees in Tallahassee for the purpose
OF compromising the pending suits and
providing funds for carrying on the
drainage work.
At this conference a compromise
agreement was executed, providing for
the dismissal of the pending suit and
the payment of the drainage tax. (See
Minutes of the Trustees, Vol. 8, pages
sol to BID.
Clause V of This Agreement Reads as
Follows:
"The Drainage Commissioners and
Trustees shall employ ]. Q. Wright.
Esq, now Supervising Drainage En-
gineer of the United States, as drain
age engineer, to have charge of such
drainage work. under the direction,
supervision and control of the Drain
age Commissioners and Trustees, and
in case Ct inability to secure his SER
vices, or of his resignation or re-
moval, the Drainage Commissioners
and Trustees shall employ in such ca
pacity a competent drainage engineer
of known skill and experience"
1t was unanimously agreed at this
conference that Mr.. Wright, because
of his knowledge of the Evergla des,
his experience as a drainage engineer
and his reputation throughout the
country was the best fitted for this re-
sronsible position of anyone available
The position was rendered to Mr.
Wright and he accepted it. This trans
action occurred eleven months after
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
GOOD FOR
TIE kIDDIES.

Chocolate sandwiches make a whole
some dessert for children. The choco-
late, with fiavvring of vanilla and
sweetening to the taste, is boiled to
the consistency of paste and then
spread on thin slices Of bread and
butter.
Fried bananas are most appetizing
either cooked whole in their skins or
sliced rather thick and fried in but
ter; cooked with bacon they make a
very satisfying luncheon dish. Red
bananas large and firm, baked in the
oven and served with cream have a
most delicious flavor.
Most children are fond of cocoa, and
rather inclined to seorn the cambria
tea of their mothers childhood. One
or two fresh marshmallows put in the
cup of cocoa are a fascinating addi-
ton and give an extra flavor; these
gradually dissolve and are a good sub
stitute for whipped cream.
Shredded wheat biscuits dipped in
milk, fried in butter and served with
cream is a wholesome dish for the
midday meal.
Meringue shells from the baker, fill
ed with stewed figs or simple jams,
Strawberries, grape or ounce, attract
the little ones. A delicious pudding is
made of French chestnuts boiled and
mashed like white potatoes. To a
quart of chestnuts add cup of milk,
a tablespoon of butter, a cup of sugar.
a little nutmeg and bake In the oven.
Cream cheese and gooseberry jam
made into smooth paste and spread
on little tartines made of gluten bread
are dainty and satisfying.
Alternate slices of sponge cake and
bananas, with a drop of lemon Juice
and served with whipped cream and
powdered sugar, make a toothsome
dessert for the children's table.
Lettuce soup has the real spring
favor. Boil two green heads of let
tuce, strain, add little -four. two
cups Of milk and the least bit Of salt
and serve with thin slice of lemon
on each plate.
Junket of the plain ordinary every
day kind. favored with vanilla and
served with currant or grape jelly, is
combination always grateful to the
childish palate.
like tomato or celery SOUP a quart
and pint of chestnuts are boiled un-
til nearly meaiy. add quart of milk
strain through colander, a lump OF
butter, pinch of salt, and serve. A
bit of parsley makes an effective
garnish.
Baked apples in tapioca pudding are
substantial dessert.
For SWEET corn pudding take the
corn of a half dozen ears, boil until
tender then steam down with milk
add sugar and any fiavoring desired
lump of butter and bake in the oven
Serve with cream.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
|. |. TRUSTEES
TELL FACTS Of
HIRING WRIGHT
THEY ISSUE STATEMENT CON-
CERNING THE EMPLOYMENT
OF j. o. WRIGHT AS CHIEF
DRAINAGE ENGINEER.
To the general public !:


The Trustees of the I. ]. Fund. of
the State of Florida, composed of Al
bert w. Cilchrist. Governor; a. c.
Groom, Comptroller, w. V. Knott,
Treasurer; Park Trammell, Attorney
General, and B. E. McLin, Commits
sioner of Agriculture, have recently
had their attention called to a false
and slanderous report that is being
circulated through certain newspapers,
concerning the employment of J. O.
Wright, as chief drainage engineer in
charge of the reclamation of the Ever
glades.
These reports state or imply, that
the trustees censpired with Wright
while he was employed by the L. S.
Department of Agriculture, to fnves-
tigate and make a report on the drain
age Of the Everglades; that if he
Wright, would make a favorable re-
port, that the trustees would give him
a position as their drainage engineer
at a greater salary than he was re-
ceiving from the government.
This statement, or any statement
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
DAINTY THINGS
FOR DAINTY WOMEN,

The tiny posieS Sowed in WIS., a,1--
lands to coarse nets and seen IN all
the shops are ideal Ceclings for cEIf-
fon or net dance frocks.
Dwarf fringes OF silk or tinselr and
used very sparseiy are smart fea-
lures with velvet ad silk costumes,
and there is no age limit to either 81
these lovely trimmings.
The flower. buG. leaf apd tsnGrii
that are most unlike the real thing
have first place for coifCrc del0Ea
tions. Tirse-sd bands slowing wc3rd
blooms of god. silver or catts are
made long enough TO go about the
entire head. Sometimes a bandeau is
f-ingSd at enc side, this going TO the
hack Of the head.
Fans conform to the witcheries of
all other evening tTappings. The latest
madness for young persons IS a tiny
thing of gilGed gauge. with sandal
wood sticks sri e rounded top. These
are called directei-e fans. Other tiny
models are OF bone with painted fig
ures, these initiating the antique fans
so well as to deceive anybody but
the expert, Antique fans of carved
ivory and other Chinese fans of paint
ed silk or paper are among The ex-
pensive and modish treasures. The
modern novelties are cheap and
charmin g-Sguare and round shapes,
bri@ht with sold and silver; odd things
with pinked ehigon leaves that close
to give feather look. These last
are in all colors.
Among the evening wraps of endur-
ing charm are the crepe shawls, rich
with embroideries. deep with fringe
such draHing giving the right woman
look of ineffahle grace; for, of
course, shawls are more q woraans
right than girls. Very coquettish
women, who wear them we'll and who
have little considerations for passing
models, often buy the Spanish silawls
worked with genuine flower co!ors.
Made evening wraps show to a great
degree metallic trimmings or a thread
ing of metal in the brocade or chif-
fon used.
There is no abatement in the smart
ness Of ScarfS or any lessening of their
usefulness, for they are still worn to
uluffle the head and throat. and for
persons not young enough to wear the
pretty mop cans young girls Ike thew
are indispensable. With any betinseled
gown the chiffon scarf will show the
same touches, Cheap charts, quite
good enough for the gowns the aver
age woman can afford, are of plain
chiffon with tucked ends.
A plain slipper. too. although always
becoming to the foot, Is rare. The
vamps of the newest evening SHOES
are all trimmed, although the size Of
the ornament will deDend on it's be-
satin slippers are decked with chiffon
and flower rosettes and lace butter
flies.
The plain silk STOCKINGS that lend ad-
5itional charm to such footeear, and
"-hich are always more becoming to
TIE foot and ankle than trimmed
stockings, are fairly reasonable
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
MRS. CHARLES 3. HERvEY
ENTERTAINS AT AN SAT HOME"
IN HONOR OF MRS. z, p, FLYNN,

Inc CaWthon hotel was the mecca
for society yesterday afternoon. for in
yitations issued by Mrs. Charles 3.
Hervey to an lat home" from to 6
o'clock in honor Mrs. EDGAR Davis,
Flynn. one of the seasons loveiiest
brides, there was representative
gathering of young matrons who paid
homage to their hostess charming
hospitality by appearing in their
handsomest toilettes, says the Mobile
Register.
The cawthon hotel. the amphithea-
tire OF which always breathes of good
fellowship, with Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey
to WELD the sceptre of true southern
hosritality. extended a welcome to the
guests in the handsome large parlor
which was the environment chosen
for this enjoyable affair.
Bamboo festooning the walls, chan
deliers and posts, out of which peep
ed electric lights and the bright
poinsettia clustered in graceful
lunches around the room, gave the
desired Christmas look and told the
guests that though Christmas day
had passed the yuletide season with
its brightness and cheer still fingered
there.
Mrs, Hervey, looking her usua
lovely. gracious self. in g. toilet OF
light blue chsrneuse trimmed IL
duchess and gold lace, and Mrs. Flynn
strikfngly handsome in her gown OF
black velvet. trimmed with duchess
lace and black velvet hat trimmed
with plumes which showed off to ad-
vantage her Queenly beauty, were as
sisted in receiving by Mr. Hervey':
young niece, Miss Louise Anser, Of
Texas. who is visiting her and whs
looked very lovely in a dress of white
chiffon over white silk trimmed in pinI
rose buds.
In one corner Of the room in .
bower of poinsettias and smilax Mis-:
Marguerite Festorazzi, one Of tbs
lovely girls of the younger set, dis
pensed punch. and while the guest:
were mingling socially a bevy OF
young girls served them with a salad
and ice cream, the ones filling the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
HANSA SAILS
AFTER A LONG
STAY IN PORT
GERMAN CRUISER LEAVES FOR
BERMUDA ISLANDS AND FROM
THERE WILL GO TO KEEL,
WHERE NEW OFFICERS TAKE
COMMAND.

The German cruiser Eansc, =it,r a
stay OF bout six weeks in port, sailed
yesterday InorniRE at 1880 O'clock for
the Bermuda islands, where she will
remain for short time and then pro
coed to Kiel. During the stay of the
Hansa in port the officers and men
made many friends who regret ;hel~
departure.
Al Kiel. it is eHpected that Captain
Feldt. the commando, a. well as other
officers now on TIRE Hsasa viii ne
transferred TO oJhCt vessels OF else
sent to other stations and new neil
will be placed in command Of the
HanSa.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
HIS DILEMMA.

Three photographs upon the shelf
Are standing in row,
All framed in silver filigree,
OF girls used to know,
With dancing eyes, and smiling lips,
And locks of blond or jet;
I recollect their names were Maude,
And Madge and Violet.
Now VII this morning, wrote to me
a little note that said
She much desired her picture back,
Since she Is soon to wed.
I'd send il gladly. but, alas!
cant. for I forget
Which one is Maude, and which is
Madge,
And which is Violet!
-Minna Irving, in Judge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
UNDER THE HOLLY eouaH.


Ye who have seorned each other,
Or injured friend or brother,
n this fast-fading year;
Ye who, by word or deed,
Have made a kind heart bleed,
Come gather here.
Let sinned against and SHINING
Forget their strife's beginning;
And join in friendship now;
Be links no longer broken.
Be sweet forgiveness spoken
Under the holly bough.
Ye who have loved each other,
Sister and friend and brother,
In this fast-fading year;
Mother and sire and child,
Young man and maiden mild,
Come gather here,
And let your hearts grow fonder,
As memory shall ponder
Each past unbroken vow.
Old loves and younger wooing
Are sweet in the renewing
Under the holly bough,
CHARLES MACKAY,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
CHILDREN OF CHRIST CHURCH
GAVE ANNUAL

A beautiful Christmas cantata, well
rendered and gem of musical per-
lection, was the way in which the
children of Christ church Sunday
school chose to observe the Yule- tide
this year. The pretty affair was given
on the seventh floor OF the San Car
los hotel, in the auditorium. last night,
and proved credit not only to the
young people themselves, but to Mr..
William Packhan, who had trained
them. The voices were all excep-
tionally good, Christmas tree and
the exchange of gifts being the pleas
ing climax of the evening.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
MASTER FRANK PARSE,

A large number of the young friends
of Master Frank PARSE gave him a
most pleasant surprise party at his
home. No. 435 East Zarragossa street,
calling there in a group early in the
evening and spending the evening
most pleasantly. The young man was
the recipient of quite a number of
very pretty and useful gifts.
Refreshments. with cake and fruit,
were served to the guests before their
departure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
MRS. JON c, AVERY
TO JOIN THE NOMADS,

OWING TO the Resignation Of Miss
Mildred Kessler from the Nomads, a
vacancy in the membership has been
made, Mrs. John c. Avery being elect
ed to fill 1t. Mrs. Avery. who is an
acknowledged leader in local society
and charming woman as well, will
be pleasant acquisition to the club.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
MISS MIRIAM FRIEDMAN
HAVING A FINE TIME.

Miss Miriam Friedman, the attrac-
tive young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex ] iedman. Is receiving many
pretty social attentions in Nashville,
Tenn, where she is visiting friends,
and attending the many holidays ef-
fairs which are being given there this
guest, during the week, of one of the
largest balls of the season, where she
received her full share Of attention
which is always accorded a charming
visiting girl.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

that the cabinet has no control over
him. England has taken steps to
guard her interests, a troop of mount
ed soldiers from India having arrived.
They brought their mounts with them,
and horses and men were landed from
lighters that took them from the
transport. Fears are expressed that
the surrender to Russia means the
end of Persia as nation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
MRS. n. 8. WHITE
IMPROVES

Friends of Mrs. H. S. White will be
delighted to learn that she is now i'm
proving. after a very severe illness,
whieh has confined her to her home
on North Baylen street for the past
week. She is highly esteemed by hosts
OF warm friends in the city, who will
be glad to hear Of her improve
n1ent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

Heheran, Dec. 2S.-AH Persia is in
a turmoil over the proposed dismissal
of w. Morgan Shuster. the young
American who has been acting as
treasurer general. The cabinet has
notified Russia that all that country's
demands will be met and that Shuster
will be dismissed. Shuster says he
is subject only to the parliament and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
WAS A PRIZE WINNER
Al THE INTERSTATE FAIR

The picture of little Miss Marion
Maygarden appears in this morn
ing's Journal. and viii doubtless be
much admired by the many friends
of the little lady. She was one of the
prize winners at the Interstate Fair
baby show held here in November.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
FANCY DRESS BALL
At THE SAN CARLOS.

New Years niaht at the San Carlos
ball room, the Junior Cotillion club to
be responsible for the leading social
event of the first day OF the new
year.
The younger set will be much in
evidence, and some striking costumes
are to be worn, according to plans
which are In progress this week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE
MISSION THIS AFTERNOON.

A Christmas tree program has been
arranged for this afternoon by the
Silent Workers of the Mission, the
Mission Home on Government street
to be the scene of the interesting
event. The hour is three o'clock, and
the guests of hcro~ will Re the chill
dren who attend the various services
held at the Mission.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
MISS DORA MARCUS
TO ARRIVE.

Miss Dora Marcus will ri - in the
city on Sunday, to be the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Marcus. and to at
tend the New Years ball at the
Progress club. She has frequently
visited here. and her friends will be
delighted to learn of her intertion to
return.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE
AT THE FIRST

WE 1OOISt OTOnAHs
Friends of the Philathea and Baraca
classes of the First Methodist church
were present at a beautiful Christ
mas tree entertainment given at the
church last evening. Music and reci-
tations preceded the tree, after which
the gifts were presented to their
rightfui owners. The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by everyone pres.
ent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
SPENT CHRISTMAS
IN WASHINGTON.

Misses Ethel and Mary Allen spent
Christmas with their father, Colonel
s. z. Allen, in Washington, D. c. They
have been guests of friends at 1ort-
ress Monroe during the past few
weeks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Jessie z. Watson is quite i'll at
her home at No. COS East Belmont
street.
Miss Jane Stillman arrived last
night from Pensacola, to visit Mrs.
c B. Hervey at the Cawthon hotel,
says the Mobile Register.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
M RS. HANNAH
IN KENTUCKY

Mrs. Philip Hannah is in HaroIds-
burg, Kentucky. her girlhood home.
She is spending the holidays there
with friends and relatives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

We have considerable
money to place in good mort
cages. Preferably in amounts
from $500 90 to 100000
each. Fisher Real Estate
Agency.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

Mr. Wright had completed his report
for the Government.
Prior to this conference, not a single
word had been spoken or written by
the Trustees or anyone of them, in
reference to employing Mr.. Wright
and he at no time made application to
the Trustees for a position of any
kind.
(Signed)
ALBERT w. GILCHRIST,
Governor.
A. C. GROOM.
Comptroller.
w. v. KNOTT.
Treasurer.
PARK TRAMMELL,
Attorney General.
r. z. McLIN,
Commissioner of Agriculture of the
State of Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
Phone 7S6 for TAXICAB,
day or night. Pensacola
Taxi Company.

''Ferdy and 1 parted in anger last
night. He says it may be for years
and it may be forever" Il know.
Mabel But the chances are it will
only be for a couple of days."-Louis
VILE Courier Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

Tommy--Pop, what is a nnonologue.
Tommy's Pop-A monologue. my son.
is a conversation a woman carries on
with her husband.-Philadelph Rec
ord
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
SPENT CHRISTMAS
AT ARCADIA,

Arcadia was the delightful place
chosen by DR.. and Mrs. Horace Simp-
son to spend the holidays. They are
remaining for the entire week with
friends and relatives there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

role Of serving girls being Misses
Alba Cover, Mary Knight Rush. Ju-
dith QuarIes, Katherine Champion,
Olivia and hattie Dugsan, GaoIleta
Barrel. Marguerite (which and Hat
tie Arnold
The Rowley orchestra, whose lovely
music makes them a desired acqui-
sitinn to any social affair. discoursed
their sweetest on this occasion, and
the afternoon scored the success
which always attends any function at
the Cawthon, and everywhere Mrs.
Hefyey presides as hostess.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

Has anything ever been discovered
on Venus?" asked the student of as
tronomy. NO" replied the old pro-
and transported him into NEUROLOGICAL
fields; not if the pictures of her are
authentic. "-Chicago News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
VU4o A1IttI-t '44s -
CAPT. AND MRS. NJ. ]. BOUTERSE.

The Awakening of England.-Squire
Cwho has dropped into a heated argu-
ment as to the chances of war with
Germany)-That is all very well. but
supposing you woke up tomorrow and
found the Germans on your doorstep?
Spokesman-Nay, that hain't possible.
squire, because what we says Is.
low are they going to get past
Gibraltar Punch.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29
ARMY MAKESA
REPORT OF ITS
RECENT WORK
1T SHOWS THAT $40 PERSONS
WERE FED CHRISTMAS AND
THAT 175 CHILDREN WERE
SUPPLIED WITH TOYS.

Capt. and Mrs. Bouterse, in charge
of the local Salvation Army, have
compiled statement showing the re-
ceipts and expenditures on account of
Christmas charities. This reveals that
$40 persons were fed Christmas and
that 175 children were provided, with
toys. In addition many donated cloth
ing and goods. which increased the
valuation of the gifts considerably.
The report follows:
Number of family baskets given out.
lao.
Meals. per basket, s.
Number of people fed, $40.
Number supplied with garments,
25.
Number children supplied with toys.
It's.
Total value of baskets and toys
given out, $4,000.
Receipts.
Income from street kettles aud
appeals .-.... ......-....,.. .SlsO %
Income from donations. ....... $1,000
Total income ...............$3 $4,000
Expenditures.
Meats, Chickens and vege-
tables ...'.. ................S 1000
Groceries ...... ............. 1910
Bread and pies. toys, candy.
reading matter ........,.,... 6a.05
Printing of appeals ....,.. 9.25
Sundries, as per list with re-
ceipts ........ ....,......... $3.50
Total expenditures $2l5.90
Balance on hand for general
work ...., .............. 114.10
Total ........ ..............ss so 90
We wish to thank the many friends
and societies who have made it possi-
BILE for us to bring cheer to so many,
and to the newspapers for their COM
ments, both editorial and in their
news columns.
We wish also to assure the public
that no money collected in Pensacola
for charity purposes goes for any
other purpose, but is spent. 100 per
cent for the same.
Yours faithfully,
CAPT. AND MRS. N. ]. BOUTERSE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-29

She-Just look at the trouble money
can get you into. He-Yes; but look
at the trouble it can get you out Of
Boston Transcript.