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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
Corn Contest in Walton.

Corn Contest in Walton.
The fact that we are not to have a
fair this fall and no exhibit at the
Interstate Fair will not prevent our
farmers competing in the corn contest
for which the county commissioners
offered special prize of $25 for the
best fifty ears Of corn shown from
this county To this the Breeze will
add SIS If it is won by a member of
the Boys Corn club. According to
the regulations, entries close on the
18th and it is time for intending COM
petitors to get busy. If you haven't
an entry blank send at once to
n. ]. Lillard at Pensacola, and get
one and make your entry.-DeFuniak
Breeze.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
Back at Work Again.

We are glad to learn that Frank l..
Mayes, editor of The Pensacola Jour
nal, is restored to health after a long
and serious illness and has returned
to Pensacola from the MOUNTAINS of
North Carolina in good form to re
sumo his large and useful work in
Florida journalism -Lakeland Tele-
gram.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

The South Florida papers are dis
cussfng the merits of their resi- ective
cities for capital OF South Florida,
when the Everglades section becomes
a state by itself. It would be more
interesting to know who is going to
hold the political offices.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
Said of Pensacola and PensacoEans

Always Something Doing Here.
The Pensacola papers have not been
without something to talk about dur
ing the past week. Wonder what they
will have on the string next?-Miltou
Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

well known Kentucky newspaper man
who recently cast his lot with the
happy people of sunny Florida Mr..
Woods is an accomplished writer, a
progressive democrat, and high toned
gentleman Eustis is fortunate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
Without Thanks.

Friend-what vas the title Of your
poem?
Poet-oh, Give Me Back My
Dreams"
Friend-And what did the editor
write 70 you?
Poet-Take -MeCalrs Maya
zine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
ENDORSES THE COMMENTS
OF HENRY r. PURSELL
Wegtville IA oet

WeStvlHes Fla, Oct. T.
Editor Pensacola Journal:
I have read with deep interest and
am in sympathy with the case of 1.-The
under dog" the letter of II. T. Pursell
In your Sunday issue of The journal.
commend and endorse his comments
in behalf of those poor fallen crea-
lures who after all. are women, and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

The Milton Gazette is putting on
airs with a new folding machine. First
thing you know Hub Allen will be rid
ing around in an automobile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
Get busy about the Interstate Fair.

AS we understand the matter, Mr..
Cummins and Mr.. Borah will not de-
sert the Republican party. They will
merely support the man who Is openly
trying to kill it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

1t was an easy matter for Theodore
Roosevelt to write about The Win
ming of the West" but Teddy is finding
the actual accomplishment to be
somewhat difficult matter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

The town of Jasper, Hamilton coun-
ty. Florida, Is advertising for bak-
cry, a laundry, and live real estate
agency. They already have a bar
Der shop and two bath tubs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

The Jacksonville Times Union is
still finding fault with Governor Will
son. Most of those opposed to demo-
crat tic success do.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

What has become of the Sterke
Telegraph editorial page?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

Those Pensacola Interstate Fair ads
in the West Florida weekly press look
good.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

Yes, gentle reader, this is Indian
, summer and 1t is perpetual in Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

More interest this week in the world
series than in the presidential cleo
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06
Meas and Vieys By State Press

in the north and misleading and
cheating them, are the constituencies
land spectators in Chicago, Philadel-
phia, Boston and other big cities. IL
is they who have done Florida great
injury, and we should like to see Uncle
Sans heavy hand of retribution laid
upon them.-St. Petersburg indie
pendent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

The Eustis Lake Region is now
published by Clarence e. Woods,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

Mistress (findlng her cooks young
man in the Kitchen what are you
doing here. and where Is Lima?
Young Man--It's her day out; she's
gone to town.
Mistress-well and you?
Young Ian---Oh, thought I'd stay
at home.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

Labor is stirred as 1t has not Of
ten been before over the trial OF
Joseph j. Ettor and Arturo Ciovan-
nitti, industrial workers Of the world
leaders, who were arrested during the
strike at Lawrence, Mass, last win
ter, charged with being accessories
to the murder Of Annie Lopezzi. An
ME Lopezzi was killed during a strike
riot. Labor leaders declare the fatal
shot was fired by a policeman and
that the two men charged with the
murder are innocent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-06

The following letter received BY The Journal exp
should read Florida Democrat who has the interests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Rodrigo of Bivar

1t was when King Fernando reigned over Castile and held his court at Seville than Don Rodrigo de Bivsr fell in love with the noble lady Donna ximena Gomez That must have been about the year 1Oss, for it was after King Fernando had killed in battle Bermundo, the King of Leon, and annexed his kingdom.
 Don Rodrigo was the son of Don Diego Laynez and the fair Ximena was the daughter of Don Gomez, Count of Cor mas, great and renowned warrior whose sword had been the buttress of the king dom and the throne in several wars.
 Don Rodrigo was of ancient and Diego, had, in his day, been a warrior of great prowess and renown. But now Don Diego was old and feeble and the battlefield knew him no longer.
 But he was greatly esteemed by the king and the nobility, not only on account of what he had accomplished in the days gone by, but because of his wisdom and his ripe experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Infanta Reveals Her Cross

Meantime let us take look in at the royal palace-into room where the beau tiful 1nfanta, the Princess Donna Ur- rague, was sitting attended by her lady in waiting, the Donna Leonora and a page.
 Go" said the infanta to the page, and tell the Donna Ximena that she is rather late in coming to see me today-that my friendship complains of her tardiness."
 As soon as the infanta and I.eonora were alone, the lady in waiting said: Dear lady, each day the same de- sire urges you to send for Ximena. you ask her how her love proceeds.
 The princess, seeing that the sus- picious and curiosity of Leonora were awakened thought a moment and then decided to make confldant of her at tendant.
 Tt is not without reason" said she, that l talk with Ximena of her love. have almost compelled her to receive the arrows with which her soul is wounded. She loves Rodrigo--and she holds him from my hand, and by means of me Rodrigo has conquered her affections, Thus having forged the chains of these lovers l ought to take an interest in them You have observed that l am sad and moody--you have remarked it. Listen, then, listen at length how l have struggled; listen what assaults my constancy yet braves Love is tyrant that spares no one This young cavalier, this lover which I gave to Xiinena-I love him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
In Love With Ximena

The son. Don Rodrigo, was everywhere looked upon as youth who would, ir time, equal his father in deeds of arms and in wisdom. He was of strong build and beautiful of form and feature. His spirit was high and he was of a most punctillions honor, in fact, the perfect flower of youthful Castilian chivalry.
 And Donna Ximena was as deeply ir love with Rodrigo as Rodrigo was with her. To add to the happy state of things the fathers of the two young people con sidered that it would be an excellent match Ximena and Rodrigo nad youth health, money and loye-what more could be required? The future looked very rosy to them.
 It is true that Don Sancho, a youth of the court and a fiery one, had been making love to Ximena, and she feared at one time that her father would look more favorably upon sancho thant upon Rodrigo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Combat Draws Near

The count, naughty and boastful as he was, looked up the young man with a true appreciation of his courage and told him so. But he pointed out to him how unequal would be a combat be- tween the two, for Rodrigo was mex perienced and too youthful to stand against the mightiest arm in Christen- dom.
 He was sincere in his desire to spare the life of the young man. but Rodrigo taunted him with being afraid and finally the count said: Come thou art doing thy duty after all The son be- comes degenerate who survives for ons. moment the honor of his father" LeaV- ing the portico of the place where they had encountered the two nobles walked away together. It was only too evident that they sought a place for combat to the death.
 Meantime the news of the quarrel be- tween the aged Don Diego and the count had spread through the royal pal ace and reached the apartments of the infanta where the princess was conver- sing with Ximena and the Lady Leon ora
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Trimphant Return

Receiving their surrender, he put tho three kings fin chains, and when he marched his army back to the city took them along as his especial captlves. Be- fore he reached the city upon his victoli- ous return the wild, uncertain rumors which had been flying about had settled down into a pretty accurate account of the whole affair
 So when the Cid appeared in the capital with his army he was welcomed with ap- plause by the citizens and his praises were upon every lip. Don Rodrigo went to the palace and appeared before the king with his three captive kings in their chains.
 The king hailed him as "A worthy scion of a distinguished race which has always been tho support and glory of Castle, ' and in full court returned 70 him thanks for his valorous deeds in defense of ths kingdom.
 From Rodrigo's lips the king insisted upon hearing a recital of all that took place upon the eventful night which had just passed into a morning of such glorl- ous victory. He declared that as his enemies, the Noors, had hailed Rodrigo as the Cid, his title henesforth should be the Cid Campeador-which means tho Lord ChamDiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Gains Her Pnint(

The willy maiden said, of course, that she would marry either of the gallants her father should decide upon; she was a dutiful daughter. But she said this Tn such a manner that the count had no ooubt as to which way the winds of her affections blew and was himself quite satisfied with. the promising Rod rigo for a son-in-l law.
 "They both are worthy of her" said the count in giving his decision, "both are sprung from noble, valiant and loyal lineage. They are young yet show by their mien the brilliant yalor of their brave ancestors Don Rod rigo, especially, has all the qualities and appea rance of a man of high eour- age and is descended from house so prolific in warriors that they enter into life in the midst of laurels.
 "The yalor of the father in his time was without an equal as long as his strength endured. His exploits are en- graved by the furrows on his brow and tell us what he formerly was. l predict for the son a career worthy of the father. and my daughter in one word, may love him and please me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
A CL A s SIC
 IN A P A c E

Corneille took his material for "Fhe GIG"
 from that mass of ancient Spanish bal= lads which were collected and put into their present form by direction of King Alfonso the Wise of Castle in the thir- teenth century. The collection is to Span ist literature what the Arthurian legends are to English literature, and from 1t poets and dramatists have drawn for ma terial for centuries. The story of the Cid is especially interesting in showing the difference of the Latin and the British mind with regard to the conception of that shonor' which is the moving spirit of both epics. Comedies tragedy of ''The Cidr appeared in 16S6, and it's appearance marks new epoch in French dramatic literature It is regarded as Comedies masterpiece, but did not ct first obtain universal recognition. It started, however, a quarrel over it's merits which nearly disrupted the French academy, a quarrel which is still spoken of as the famous "Querele dn Cid" The tragedy deals, 1t will be seen. only with the beginning of the many adventures of Rodrigo of BiYar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Ximena in Despair

Ximena was in despair when she heard the news. Her bright dreams were now dispelled by black clouds. The infanta tried to comfort her, say ing that moment had created the quarrel and moment would extin- guish it. That it had made too much noise not to be settled amicably since the King had so commanded. Your marriage with Rodrigo" said the Prin- cess, will be the tie which will unite the two nobles again in fast friend- ship"
 Ximena replied that she desired such an outcome more than she expected 1t that she knew her father and the pride of Don Diego was too great to suffer any compromise of the affair.
 "Why, two words from your lips would control Rodrigo said the in fanta
 If he does not obey me- returned ximena, what contamination to my sorrow; if he does obey me what will men say of him? Being of such noble birth and to endure such an insult to his father!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Woman of High Courage

Do you remember what you are, ? cried Leonora, the daughter of a King?"
 T remember it so well.' returned the Princess, that I would shed my blood rather than degrade my rank. l might answer thee that in noble soul. love alone is enough. But I will use no such false arguments. The capture of my feelings does not abate my cour- age. and I say to myself always that being the daughter of King, none other than a monarch is worthy of my hand When I say that my heart could not protect itself I gave that which l dared not take, and in place of myself I put Ximena in the letters of love. and kindled their passion in order to extinguish my own.
 Now do you know why I am so sorrowful and moody; now do you understand how. even my high cour- age scarce bears me up in this great extremity? Ximena must marry Rod rigo--my only hope is to lose hope. Just heaven, from which I expect re- lief, put an end to this misfortune which is overcoming me- secure my peace, secure my honor secure my re- pose. In the happiness of others l seek my own. 10 unite these two low CTS with the marriage tie is to break all my chains and end all my sor- rows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Part Played By Rodrigo

Then the rumor grew that the com mander had been Don Rodrigo, the very man for whom the Kings messengers had been looking. Troops from the city were dispatched to the scene, but the battle was over and won.
 The facts were that Rodrigo, after his interview with ximena, had gone to his fathers house. where he found many of his fathers friends assembled. A man came to the house from down river and said the Moors were surely going to land.
 Rodrigo sent out messengers to sum- mon all the knights and warriors they could find to join the band of nobes al ready assembled at the house of Don Rodrigo. He did not dare to go to court and ges permission to lead these troops Nut ever to go there to warn the King For he knew that he would be at once arrested But here was a chance where he might die in battle and cheat the executioner
 He set cut down the river with the brave band which had collected and as he proceeded on his way the numbers of his army were swelled by people com ing in from the neighborinS country and villages to join it until, by the time he reached the port. he found that he had 5000 men with him. He had set out with 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Gomez Seeks Appointment

So spoke the noble Don Gomez as he was going to the Kings Council one morning, but when he left the council chamber he was not quite in such good humor with the house of Lyan Calvo, Don Diego's noble house.
 King Fernando had a son, mere boy yet, but the time had come when a governor must be appointed for him. All the grandees of the court thought they ought to have the job
 Don Gomez was sure he ought to have it; had his valiant deeds not saved the throne and Kingdom many q time? He was not a modest man. the count, and took no shame to boast of what he had done and what he could do And as he had always made good his boasting by his deeds there were few who hesitated, openly at least. to take the count at his own valuation.
 The position of governor to the young Prince was a most desirable one. It was a point of advantage from which the King on the throne and the Prince on the steps of the throne might be so managed as to make the holder of the position the most powerful subject in the kingdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Invasion By MOOrs

He called his wise and subtle councillors and set about devislng some way out of the difficulty. As the King was going to council an officer reported to him that the ships of the Moors had been seen off the mouth of the river and 1t was feared that they intended descent upon the coast.
 Merely one of their raidilng expedi- tions," said the King, they will not dare come up to attack the city. See that a careful watch is kept and the guards doubled for the night; that will be pre- caution enough
 So thought everybody of the court, for the Moors had but recently felt the power of Castile and 1t was judged that they would not desire to feel it again soon.
 But that night rumors came to the city which threw 1t into great alarm. The Moors had really entered the river in force and landed. Some said a great bat tie had ben fought and the invaders driven back with great slaughter. But what Castilian troops had been in this fight and who commanded them nobody knew at first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
King Orders Counts Arrest

The infanta sent a page to summon Don Rodrigo to her presence, but he re- turned saying that the don and Count de Gormas had gone out together; that they were speaking in low tones and seemed to be wrangling. "Oh, they are fighting'' cried ximena, and, with a half apology for her abruptness, rushed from the presence of the princess.
 xinena was right in her fears-her lover and her father were at that very moment engaged in deadly combat. The news of the combat and of it's result were brought to the King while he was receiving the report of Don Arias re- latng the high words and almost treas- enable language of the count.
 Just Eesvensl'' cried the King when Don Arias had told his story. have subject who shows me so little re- spect, is so unwilling to please me? He insults Don Diego and he despises his King He gives laws to me in the midst of my court. Brave warrior though he be- great general though he be, he shall know that I am able to tame such a naughty spirit Since he abuses my len iency go instantly and. whether he re- sists or not, arrest him and secure his person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Rodrigo Meets the Count

Don Arias tried to reason With him, but so puffed up by his pride and in- tense egotism was the count that he would listen to no reason and Don Aras left him, warning him in spite Of ali his laurels to beware the thunder bolt
 The King was wrathful when the in- soltnt demeanor and words of the count we're reported to him. but it was not left for him to discipline the naughty solder. for no sooner had Don Arias leftthe count than Don Rodrigo made his Appearance.
 'rount.v said the youth. "a word witt you. Did you know Don Diego we'll Did, you know that this old man wassthe very quintesence of yalor. vtr- tue Ind honor in his timer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

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"EIe who gained that advantage over you deserves 1t best" retorted Don Diego.
 Did not I deserve it?"
 No"
 Your impotence, rash old man, shall have this recompense,' cried the count, and gave Don Diego a slap in the fact.
 The old man drew his sword but, be- ing too feeble to wield 1t against the rugged and younger Don Gomez, he begged the count to take his life, as he could not endure to be the first of his family that had ever had such an in suit put updn him and not taken the smiter's life. But with a few cutting words the count hurried away, leaving Don Diego in despair and raging against the feebleness of old age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

youth. would have found it out in stantly."
 Diego then told of the insult he had received and ended by saying, Co you and prove against this man thy valor. Age and feebleness forbid me to avenge myself-I must do 1t through you. It is only In blood that such an insult can be washed away; go you-die or slay Moreover, l give to you formidable antagonist. I have seen him by his valor break hundred squadrons have seen him covered with blood and dust carrying dismay through an en- tire army. And to tell thee something more-more than a brave soldier, more than a great leader--he is Ximena S fatherl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
D0leful Outlook

It was thus that Castilian ''honor" brought on a situation out of which the lovers saw no way of escape. Love was very strong, but Castilian honor had proved stronger. The count had insulted Don Diego-therefore Rodrigo had to kill him. Don Diego had killed ximena' s father therefore Ximena must be the death of Don Rodrigo. As for herself she resolved that when her lover had been properly killed, she would kill herself. It looked very much as if the chronicles of the Cid'' was to end in general slaughter before they had we'll begun.
 The King himself did not see very well how he could refrain from cutting off the head of Rodrigo, though he deeply regretted that he must lose such prom ising young cavalier from his service. He had lost the count, which was loss enough to his army. But the count had been getting so arrogant of late that. per haps, it was just as well that he had received his quietus, especially if in Don Rodrigo his majesty could find a warrior more tractable and of equal prowess and valor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
But Doesn't Secure It

The count felt pretty sure of the place and was not at all backward in stating his superior qualifications for if. What was his amazement and wrath then to hear the King, in full council, appoint as the governor of his son Don Diego Laynes de Lyan Calvo.
 On his way home from the couaeil the count met Don Diego. At last" said he haughtily. you have prevailed and the favor of the King raises you to a rank which is due only to myself; he makes you the governor of the Prince of Cas- tile"
 This mark of distinction" replied Don Diego, shows that the King is just and knows how to recompense bygone ser vices.''
 ''Humph!' replied the count. kings can make mistakes like other men, and this appointment shows that he knows how to recompense badly present services"
 Let us speak no more of this appoint ment since it seems to ruffle you" said Don Diego, lat least We know that the respect due to the sovereign forbids us to question anything that he wishes. Let us talk of pleasa.nter things. You have an only daughter and l have an only son; their marriage may make us friends again. Grant this favor and accept my son as your son-in-law."