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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
SATURDAY, OCTOBER IA, 1911.
Will Work For
Tax Equalization.

There are many people in Florida
who claim that the last legislature
failed to do anything that was of any
assistance to the state. but these peo-
pie do not give the legislature credit
for the work the legislature began
which viii be finished by others. The
Journal Is one of those who believes
that the legislature might have done
more itself instead of putting it of on
another set of men, but it also believes
that 1t might have done a great deal
worse.
1t provided for the governor to ap-
point committee to recommend a re-
vision of the laws of court procedure
to the end that technicalities might be
eliminated. This the governor has done
already as we'll as appoint a committee
as provided for by the legislature to
recommend to the next legislature
some way to equalize taxation through
out the state.
Both Of these things are very i'm
portant and while the latter has not
been discussed as much as the former
1t is really of more Importance. The
present system makes liars out of the
taxpayers, works a hardship upon the
honest ones and gives our state a bad
advertisement because the tax rate is
so very high.
There are hundreds OF people who
think the railroads ought to be as
sessed for their full value and are
uyi1I{p1 fhat Il he do1a hut fbaaa uor,a
people will give in false reports of
their own property.
No county assessor-at least we do
not know of one-will assess the prop
erty for its full value because he is not
willing that his county shall pay more
of the state taxes than the property
owners of another county As an evil
dence of this, the property in the city
of Pensacola is assessed by the city for
more than the county assesses the
combined city and county property.
The Journal does not think that Gov
ernor Gilchrist made the best selec-
ton possible when he appointed the
committee to make the recommended
lions to the legislature in regard to an
equalization of taxation, but II hopes
that the committee will do its duty in
the matter.
But there is still another way to
reach a settlement of the taxation
problem and 1t may be done before the
legislature meets again. II the county
tax assessors of the entire state would
hold a convention and among them
selves resolve to assess the property
for what it is worth or for so per cent
OF it's real value. then they would have
done much for the state.
The present tax system is a disgrace
to our civilization and It ought to be
remedied.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
OWENS CASE
IS CONTINUED
FOR THE TERM
WHITE MAN WHO WAS AR
RAIeNED YESTERDAY MORNING
ON CHARGE OF MURDER IN
FIRST DEGREE PLEADS NOT
GUILTY AND Is ALLOWED TO
MAKE BOND.

Facing the serious charge of murder
in the first degree, Louis P. Owens, a
well known citizen Of the northern
section of this county, was arraigned
in the circuit court here today. When
the Indictment, was read to the
prisoner and the formal question was
asked his, he answered not guilty
and, through his attorneys, asked that
his trial be continued for the term.
The court granted the request and the
case was continued until the next
term of court.
Owens was allowed bond in the sum
of 100000 and was released. He
had been under bond in this amount
since his preliminary hearing soon
after the killing and, his bondsmen
agreeing to remain as sureties, he was
allowed to go under the same bond.
Owens is charged with killing an
other white man named Claude Stacey
near Atmore a few months ago, and
the indictment against him was re-
turned by the grand jury at the pres
ent term of court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
NOCASES WERE
TRIED IN THE
CIRCUIT COURT
ALL CASES WERE CONTINUED
AND NO DEFINITE DATE SET
FOR THEIR HEARING, AL
THOUGH JURY is STILL RE-
TAINED-oNE CASE SET FOR
TRIAL TO-DAY.

Aside from the araignment Of L. 3.
Owens in the circuit court yesterday
nthing was done. There were a num-
Der Of cases docketed for trial but
none Of them were taken UP. All o.
the cases Of the Gulf, Florida & Ala
bama Railway Company were con-
tinued. but no definite date was set FOR
the disposition Of them. However, the
jury emPaneIled Tuesday is still re-
tanned.
It is said that another survey is
about to be made by the railroad
company, whereby the right Of way
may not cross the land in litigation
and it is thought that this accounts
for the delay in trying these cases.
ORly one case is set for trial today
this being StsaS 81 Samuel l. SZsEo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
CLOSER ORGANIZATION or
THE FARMERS Is ADVOCATED
RX Associated Press

ganization Of the farmers of this coun-
try for the purpose of RELOCATING un-
earned profits and putting the producer
and the consumer nearer together was
advanced as the only possible solution
of the high cost Of living problem al
the opening of today's session OF the
farmers national congress here.
Pooling of agricultural interests to
the end of cementing farmers for the
welding Of larger influences for Iegis-
lation more in accord with these in
terests was strongly advocated.
Emphatic appeal was made by many
delegates this morning for the adoption
OF resolutions memorializing congress
TO provide a parcels post and establish
a federal good roads bureau.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
.WATERANDGAS
| COMMITTEE TO
HOLD MEETING
WILL ASSEMBLE THIS MORNING
AT 10 O'CLOCK FOR PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING MATTERS RELA-
TIVE TO ADVERTISING FOR
BIDS FOR THE EXTENSION OF
WATER MAINS.

For the purpose Of considering some
matters in connection with the pro-
posed extention of the water mains
in the city, in accordance with the
resolution of the city council adopted
at the last meeting, an important
meeting of the water and gas COM
mittee will be held this morning at
10 o'clock.
The call for the special meeting
simply stated that important business
was to be considered, but 1t is nuder-
stood that the business relates to the
advertising OF bids for the work of
making the main extensions, the coun-
Gil having empowered the committee
to advertise for the extension, accord
ing to the plans submitted by the
committee at the last meeting OF the
council and approved by that body.
It Is reported that only members OF
the water and gas committee signed
the report which was made to the
council at the time that this extension
was recommended and another mem
Der Of the committee is said to be pro-
testing procedure, although 1t Is not
thought that he is opposed to the
extension, but simply thinks that the
report made to the council was irreg-
ular. 1t may be that this matter will
come before the meeting this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

r,onument erected to those faithful.
loyal and patriotic women who gave
up their all for the lost cause.
Only ten thousand dollars are wanted
from the entire state and the fund
ought to be raised at once. The Jour-
nal would like to see Escambia county
lead the list Of contributions. and 1t
believes such can be the case.
The question is, who will take the
responsibility and put forth the energy
of soliciting the funds? The state is
divided into three sections and in each
district there is one authorized to re-
ceive the funds, but 1t is not probable
that many will send the funds direct,
although thousands will avail them
selves of the opportunity Of giving if
there is q committee in each county
who will solicit the funds.
It is not a duty that FIoridians owe
the Women Of the Confederacy. Far
from it. It is one Of the privileges
which everyone ought to be proud Of.
No tablet Of marble or statue of bronze
will add to the glory of those women
Of the dark days, but it should be &
privilege for everyone to take part in
the erection OF a monument to the
women of that generation.
The Journal would like to see Es-
Gambia county do its part in this
worthy cause, even il the other coun-
ties of the state fair to do theirs. Will
someone carry this work to compile
ton?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

a county fair at Milton from October
81 to to November 2. and the Star
says it will be as far ahead of the one
held last year as day is brighter than
night. Hub Allen has boosted this fair
for six months and he says those who
attend the fair will have an opportunity
Of seeing the pretttest women in the
south. The fair no doubt will be
largely attended and Santa Rosa will
be benefited very much from 1t. AS
soon as the fair is over at Milton the
Santa Rosa people are going to move
their exhibit to the Pensa cola Inter-
state Fair and expect to take the coun-
ty prize.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

as mercury win surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering IL through
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the dam
age they viii do is ten fold to the good
YOU can possibly derive from them Hairs
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no
mercury, and - taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipa-
ton
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

After exposure, and when you feel a
cold coming on, take Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. It checks and
relieves. Use no substitute. The gen.
uine in yellow package always.
W. a. D'Alemberte, druggist and
apothecary, 121 S. Palafox St.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Now that Colonel Appleyard has
finished with his articles against the
uniformity of text books and has seen
how well they were received he prob
ably feels like the little boy did when
the calf ran over him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

]. w. Watson, candidate for governor
from Miami, has begun an active ad
vertising campaign and his advertise
ments show the work of a good press
agent, to say the least of it. Mr.. Wat
son will unquesticnably be in the race
for he has many friends throughout
the state
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

The Fstero Eagle man says he '1oves
to scan, though we cannot read. the
book Of Nature as autumn turns the
leaves" No wonder he believe in
woman suffrage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

VS. z. L, Mitchell for damages TO the
amount of $4,000. G. w. Parker Is at
torney for the complainant and z. c.
Maxwell for the defendant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

A Cleveland Baptist minister says
accepting a fee for marrying a person
is like a waiter accepting a tip. The
last tip he was handed probably didn't
suit him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

A soup plate. has been invented into
which it is impossible for the waiter
to get his fingers. Wonder how some
walters will keep their fingers clean
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Only two indictments by the grand
jury for Escambia county would indi-
cate that the new Jail isn't needed
very much over this way.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Now they are speaking of President
Taft's Waterloo. Hope it isn't Bill
Mapoless idea of a Waterloo. When
the Rubes wiped The Journal ball team
up Bill said the Rubes met their Wa
terloo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

The L. & N. seems to have con-
tracted the progressive feeling that is
prevalent in Pensacola and will do its
parts toward making a city beautiful
and a city of wealth and prosperity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

On the Times Union the Short Talks
man has changed his style and is get
ting back to the way that department
was at one time conducted when it
was eagerly read throughout the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

The Toronto preacher who say
there is not enough kissing in tn
world no doubt was among the few
who voted for reciprocity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

About the only people having flats
In Pensacola are the railroads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Why some people will pitch their
tents in the dangerous valleys of the
north where the dams break loose
when they might come to sunshiny
Florida where life is just one joy after
another, is still puzzling.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Those Chinks go at killing ten or
twelve thousand just like they do
taking in family washing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
Pen.aeeIa,. Rainfall Data,

Normal rainfall for the month Of
October, i0S inches.
Total rainfall this October to p,
m, 6.46 inches.
Total deficiency in rainfall. January
1st to Sept. 30th, 1886 inches.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Those Georgia crackers think the
politicians are kidding them when they
say Hoke Smith is not running for
governor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

If England keeps on enlarging her
navy about the only body of water
large enough to hold the big ships will
be Pensacola harbor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

The corn show was a great success
says the Starke Telegraph. Wonder I
ladies were contestants, and who wer,
the judges!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Fashionable English women are
wearing snakeskin shoes, We are told
Now. for the good OF the English wom-
en-, they had better keep their lower
extremities away from newspaper Of
fees
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Escambia county commissioner!
have their opinions about good roads
and are making the roads conform tt
them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Mayor Paul Carter. of Mariana, be-
lieves he has solved the remedy for
blind tigers. He is making practical
tests of sixty days on the streets and
will announce the success of the ex-
pertinent in several months,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Editor Mapols, of the Santa Rosa
Star, likens Claude L'Engle to himself
and saws somehow his mouth donH
set right for winning public Office
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
To Drive Out Malaria

And Build up the System.
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. You
know what you are taking. The form
ula is plainly printed on every bottle.
showing it is simply Quinine and Iron
in a tasteless form, and the most ef-
fectual form. For grown people and
children 5Oc.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

If network clothing failed to attract
attention, there would be no network
clothing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Florida farmers are making $500
profit from an acre planted to sweet
potatoes. Mighty fine business and the
market is always right.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

man must be worse than a liar to be
SO Inundated as to call him the sec
rotary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Women don't care very much about
having their own way unless they are
opposed to 1t.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
Reform Candidate
In Philadelphia
Mayoralty Fight

Pr, eIphia, Oct. 13. Rudolph
Blankeupurg. for many years a leader
in reform movements, will run for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

If wanting to die poor is Carnegie's
ambition he ought to oppose stephen.
son for the senate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

We are willing to bet that the Giants
will finish first or second.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Turkey In the Straw" is most likely
what the Italians play on their march
to Tripoli.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

The plans for the new depot are
dreams.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

The Key West Journal says IL you
want to call a man a liar in Pensacola.
call him Secretary Meyer. Oh, no;
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

II the lawns were shaved oftener
they wouldn't have to get hair-cuts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Large velvet bean crops will put the
the West Florida farmers on the vel
vet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14
The Right Soap
For Baby's Skin

55:3a 80 IN the care of
"a 1 baby's skin and
N WN hair, Cuticura
E.MR 7 Soap is the
CEJ1 mothers favor
AVM lite. Not only
+ 1 is it unrivaled
in purity and refreshing fra
GRANGE, but its gentle emollient
properties are usually sufficient
to allay minor irritations, re-
move redness, roughness and
chafng, soothe sensitive condi-
tons, and promote skin and
hair health generally. Assisted
by Cuticura Ointment, it is
most valuable in the treatment
of eczemas, rashes and other
itching, burning infantile erup-
tons. Cuticura Soap wears to
wafer, often outlasting several
cakesof ordinarysoap and max
ing its use most economical
Although Cuticura Soap and Ointment
are sold ty druggists and dealers every
where, a postal TO 'Cuticura," Dept.
lid, Boston, Mass, will secure liberal
sample Of each, with SIP. book on the
care Of the skin and hair.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

st. Andrews bay is getting the big
steamers now.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

DR.. Wiley has been called the de
fender Of the American stomach"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

A box of candy free today
at The Crystal Pharmacy
with every cash purchase of
% cents or more.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-14

Furnished by the Local once,
Weather Bureau, United States De-
partment Of Agriculture, under the d.
rection of Willis L. Moore. chief Of
bureau, Washington, D. G.
PsnsaeeIa's Temperature Data.
Highest on record for October, s6
degrees.
Lowest on record for October. So de-
gTees.
Average Of the highest daily tenn
peratures for October. II degrees.
Average Of the lowest daily temper
atures for October, 81 degrees.
Highest temperature yesterday, IS
degrees.
Lowest temperature yesterday morn
ing. 80 degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-02

est grows every day. and from now on
there will be a continual fight FOR tho
lead Ballots Will come In punches. and
there Will be many unlocked FOR
changes in the standings, He who e1-
poets to be at the top at the finish
can't afford TO loose a moment.
The last week OF the contest no cou-
pons will be published in tho paper.
and 1t will then be a subscription bat
tie only The coupons have helped.
and each one of them has done it's part.
but contestants have realized from tho
start that the way TO a large vote waa
subscriptions.
Several times the question has been
asked to whether or not contcstants
who were withdrawing from the race
could transfer their standings TO soma
one els> No transfer whatever can
be made. y contestant dropping tho
list simply loses what votes he may
have TO his credit. IL he later decides
TO re-enter he may do so. and start
with what he previously had. but they
cannot be used to the credit Of any
one else. The fairness OF this ruling
can easily been seen, for II transfer
Ing were allowed. some two or three
might club together at the finish and
so ahead OF some one else who de-
served 10 win.
IN passing on any questions whlcN
have come up from time 10 time and
in every ruling that has been made.
absolute fairness to ali concerned has
been the first consideration The
prizes in this contest Will be awarded
TO those who have actually accom-
plished the most ar the close OF the
contest. Votes cannot be bought. y
legitimate subscription must in every
instance be turned In. and absolutely
not one vote will be issued otherwise.
The race has been interesting from
the start. and thousands of readers of
The Times Dispatch have written to
or called at the office to find out about
the contest and to lend support to
some favorite. The last days OF the
competition will be more exciting
than ever.
The list OF standings will be pub
lished again tomorrow morning. and
will include all votes deposited in the
ballot box at this Office up to 10 o'clock
this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-02

arate government than their forebears
The case was we'll put by Horace
Greeley in the New York Tribune. when
only the cotton States hnd seceded:
'lf 1t (the Declaration OF Independ-
enee) justified the secession from the
British empire Of three millions OF
colonists in 1875. we do not see why
It would not Justify the secession OF
five millions OF Southerners lin the
cotton Stntes) from the Federal Union
In 1851. The right to secede
may be revolutionary one. but 1t
exists nevertheless and we do not sec
how ono party can have q right to
do what another party has right to
prevent" 1t is an amazing fact ahat
tho Northern States made u war of
subjugation on the South, with it's
large population and immense terri
tory. when at that very time Mr.. Lin
coin and his Cabinet were Offering
at Washington all the courtesies of
sovereignty to such contemplate af-
futrs as Haiti, San Domingo, Costa
Rica and Nicaragua.
AS q matter or fact, peaceable seces-
sion, as constitutional right and
peaceable revolution as natural
right, were. in their ultimate analysis
practically undistinguishable What
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-02
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times Dispatch.
1920 Hull Street,

FnOne AlGQISOn
So far as the beginning of new
house leases is concerned. yesterday
was the first day of the new year"
in South Richmond. Vans were busy
from morning until night. although
the real estate men say that this year
has been much less lively in this re-
spect than last year. Late last even
ing vans loaded with furniture might
be seen going along Hull Street to-
ward Richmond
Joe Smith, colored. brother of Ed.
Smith. resident OF Hui Street, was
drowned at Coney Island, n. Y, while
there on his vacation. Smith went
in bathing at the resort. with his wife
of the water when Smith went back
into the surf with the intention oi
walking out as far as possible. The
undertow at this point was very
and out into the current His body
was recovered and brought back to
South Richmond. Funeral services
WIN be held at P. NJ. to-day from
and burial will he at Maury Gene
terry.
Lille May Scott, colored was ar
rested yesterday charged with having
Vaughan.
oficer waymack yesterday arrested
Marion Strayhorn. of North Carolina.
and he was arraigned before the Judge.
Shdi ecu Win having attempted to beat
"a bill of $3.50 at the boarding house
of Mrs. Lucy Archer
Henry Nelson returned yesterday
from Maryland. where he has been
racing his horse. Great Stakes J.. at
Salisbury. Easton and Pimlico Early
next week the horse will be taken TO
Roanoke. where he vii run for four
or five days before returning TO South
Richmond.
The Rev John Fix has returned
from his vacation and will preach to-
morrow from his pulpit in the Porter
Street Presbyterian Church. both morn
ing and evening
On account OF a death In the family
of Rev. y. T.. Warren. she rector of
the church, there vii be no service
tomorrow in the Meade Memorial
Church.
At the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
the pastor, Rev. d. G. Lancaster. will
preach both morning and evening. In
the morning his subject will he Tit
tie Things" IN the evening the title
II the sermon WI. be "rha Rvrning
Bush" There viii he soecial music nj
both services The ordinance Of ban
tlsm win be administered Mt 7:Is p.
VI There Will he a S/ecial song sen
vice in the evening at 7:30.
Lieutenant Smith. OF Engine COM
pany No. .. is at the Johnston