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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST Il, 1912.
Roosevelt's
FILTERED Platform.

BY his admission that he took most
of the pIanks from the Democratic
platform Roosevelt has removed the
last vestige Of excuse for the new
party. We have contended that every
vital reform which could he suggested
for any other valuable purpose than to
catch votes, is included in the plat
form Of the Democratic party, and in
the statement of principles contained
in Woodrow Wilson's speech accepting
the nomination.
Why should the voters go outside
the Democratic party to seek these
desirable reforms? There certainly is
nothing in the character of the two
candidates, or their political history,
to warrant the belief that relief from
present conditions will come more
quickly through the progressive party
than through the Democratic. The
presumption, in fact, is all the other
way.
Mr.. Wilson has not been president
He has. however, been governor of a
great state. He accepted the govc=l-
orship on definite platform of
pledges, in which he undertook to
bring about certain reforms. In the
face Of the greatest opposition he kept
every pledge. He stands now before
the public with a clean record of
achievement. He stands unpledged to
any special interest, untrammeled in
undertaking to accomplish the splendid
task which he so clearly set forth in
his acceptance speech.
Roosevelt was for seven years presi-
dent, with a Congress of his own po-
ltical faith, that was elected in the
landslide which put him in the presi-
dency. If during those seven years
he accomplished none of the reforms
for which he claims to stand now
what reason has the public for believ-
ing that he will bring them all to
pass in four years? If there were
an honest purpose in him to carry out
l., tasks imposed by the platform
which he himself fathered, it would
take far more than four years to
achieve his purpose. Is he going to
ask the people to give him a life
tenure of the presidency, or is he at
the end of the four years intending to
hand my policies" over to another
Taft? Either alternative is thoroughly
undesirable, in view of the fact that an
established party has declared for all
of the substantial reforms, and that
a leader of magnificent ability, and
with a record of achievement, has
pledged himself and his party to their
accomplishment. Roosevelt and his
party are not needed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

tnan at the north pole
In many sections of Siberia the ma
tives construct their houses of blocks
of ice which afford good protection
from the biting winds and the very
low temperature outside.
Many persons have lost their lives
in snow slides on the mountains of
Alaska.
That Vacation.
Unto the mountains / would HE,
And have a swell time, wife and I,
At some resort hotel up nigh
the summit.
I've often planned a gay career
OF life at Nara gansett Pier,
I've thought that almost every year
Would bring it.
It seems that it would be a slice
OF purest joy right off the ice,
But have never had the price
Col ding it.
This year 1 swore that I VOID go
To Coney for a day, you know,
And take a dollar bill or so,
And burn it.
But I've quit dopin' it that way.
There's nothin' doin' but to stay
And hustle for my weekly pay
Col dur nit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

The Reason.
I love to board the trolley car
And ride. it matters not how far,
Upon fine and breezy seat
can defy the sultry heat.
/ like the happy pickup crowd,
The warning bells that clang so loud,
And when along the rails we zip
1t makes fine and dandy trip.
l don't believe that I would care
To do my riding in the air
Like Beachey does or Orville Wright
L like to know where I will light.
/ don't call autoing much. fun;
/ almost never ride in one.
And carriage riding pals on me.
II tame so far as I can see.
Somehow or other l don't like
To go out riding on a bike
And motor boating to my mind
Is riding of tedious kind.
or course maybe some folk will think
That my idea is on the blink.
But L will tell the reason why
The street car ride I'm swearing by,
A simple hint will quite suffice,
IL is a matter of the price
The trolley way is, woe betide,
The only way that I CAN ride.
Things to Talk About.
There is many a singer in concert
who would make a bigger personal
hit If she would appear exclusively as
yeu-mistress of Vassar football
crowd.
1t takes the English a long time to
see joke, and yet they see a good
many American newly rich society
people.
a man with red hair, a wooden leg
and harelip is never much of a
success as a fugitive from jTlstica
Even the detectives are apt to recog-
nize him
An average of seven oil stoves that
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
Oriental Affairs
Crowded the First Page.

The distressing position occupied by
President Taft, the amusing antics Of
Colonel Roosevelt and his Bull Moose
party, the excitement usually attend
ant on presidential campaign and the
peculiar brand of politics INDUCED in
by Georgia and South Carolina, just to
the north of us, have crowded a number
Of happenings in the Orient, of world
wide Importance, Oft the front pages of
the newspapers. The emperor of ia
pan, with an unspeakable name, who
has ruled that empire for more than
a generation when the country was
barely civilized, much less enlightened,
proclaimed ruler with little excitement.
What will be the ultimate result of
the old Jap's death only time can
tell. The nation has made some prog
ress in governmental affairs and the
mkt change will probably be the trans
formation of the empire into a repub-
lie and the passing of the old super
stition of the divinity of the emperor.
The war between Turkey and Italy
is still on yet few people seem to
know or care whether Italy succeeds in
putting the Ottoman empire out of
business.
SURPRISING the Terrible Turk has
been going on regularly and periodi-
cally for more than thousand years
The knights of Malta worked at the
job for 200 years and then the knights
TempIar and the Crusaders kept UP
the fight on the Sick Man of Europe
during the middle ages. Still the Turk
seems to be doing thriving business
at the old stand.
Ii tile news comes to us of the stu
alton between Russia and Persia. This
is not on account of any waning in
terest in the affairs of our friends al
the antipodes, but because we are sc
greatly amused at the talk of i'm
peaching Judge Emory Speer and al
the gubernatoriaI race of Cole Blease
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
CONTRACTORS, ATTENTION.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. IS, 1912.
The Board of Public Instruction in
vites bids for repairing roof on school
building No. 5, Roberts, and a few
minor repairs to the windows. out
houses, steps, etc. Plans and specifica-
tiOns can be seen at the superintend-
ent's Office. Bids will be opened on
Tuesday, the goth inst
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
N. B. COOK,
14augSt Superintendent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
The STATE UNIVERSITY

Next Session Opens September 18TH, 1912.
The University of Florida offers excel
lent opportunity for the liberal and pro-
fessional education OF Florida young men
at the actual cost of living. High moral
tone. Scholarly faculty. Beautiful build
ings. Attractive Campus. Nearly 800
per cent increase in attendance during
the past three years. Leader in Ath-
letics and other forms of student activi-
ties. Send for Catalogue.
A. A. MURPHREE, Pres.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

a business street
where the buildings
are high. Some of
them are heavy and
fall with terrific
force, sufficient in
fact to smash a
DERBY hat.
So far as it is
known there is no
form of life in the
vicinity of the
south pole, the
temperature there
being much lower
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Walking from coast to coast is
now being regarded as a rather every
day sort of a stunt. There are now
enough cross country pedestrians to
fill a ball ground at a double header.
One comic artist suggests that those
who like to see their names in the
public print, try some more daring
methods of rousing the people from
their apathy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
1000 North Palafox.

won't smell are invented in this
country every day.
Talking machine discs can be used
as pie plates. This is about the most
satisfactory use to which they can
be put.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN


College OF Arts and Sciences, Normal
School with Kindergarten Depai Inent,
School Of Music, School Of Art, School OF
Expression, Home Economics Depart
ment with Extension Division. Beauti.
full location, beautiful buildings and
first-class equipment throughout. Tuition
free. Other expenses very low. For In
formation, address
EDWARD coNRADl, Pres.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
What Makes Pessimists.

Sitting three hours on a five-inch
board at a circus behind a picture
hat.
Stopping runaway horse and
having your name spelled wrong in
the newspaper notice.
The morning mail on the first day
of the month.
Digging up your old dress suit only
to find that the moths have eaten
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

In view of the fact that the grain
crops are nineteen million bushels in
excess of the average this year, we
think the country can be saved with
out the Intervention Of T. r.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

The smallest contribution to the
Wilson fund thus far was made by a
Georgia man. But we may expect to
hear from South Carolina most any
time now
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

The new senator from Nevada, ap-
pointed by Governor eddie to sue
coed the late Senator Nixon, is "
A. Massey. He was recently sworn IN,
but viii not take an active part in
the present session.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
IN THE SPUR
THE MOMENT
BY Roy X. MouIton.

one tail off the coat. The only thing
to do is to wait until they eat the
other tail off and then you will have
a Tuxedo.
Living next door to an amateur
clarionetest.
Trying to find the beautiful seen
cry so wildly pictured in the rail-
road vacation folders.
Discovering that you have got tc
buy a longer belt.
Taking a family Of nine children
on a picnic.
Seeing a man who owes you SO rid
ing by in an automobile.
Raus Nit EN-.
Porch party conversation.
Anti-fat cures
Collecting agencies.
Summer political campaigners.
Liquid butter.
Folks who own summer cottages.
Gowns that button up the back.
Hammocks that hang on the bias.
Snapshot fiends.
Outing flannel nighties.
Vacations (after you've had 'em).
SEARCHED collars.
Tar walks.
RefOrmerS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Since the holes in cheese are SO
valuable why not sell the holes and
the cheese separately for the benefit
of those who prefer the holes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Among other causes of rejoicing few
ball games are being postponed these
days on account of rain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
Pensacola
Classical School
Preparatory School for Boys
and Girls.

The thirteenth annual session will
begin Sept. %. 1912.
It offers a course of instruction COW
eTing eight years, from the first inter
mediate through college preparatory
years.
Its courses of instruction furnish a
full and thorough preparation for the
best colleges, universities and tech
nical schools.
It's instructors are men trained in
the best universities in our country
for the work of their departments.
An excellently equipped gymnasium
under a trained instructor insures a
healthy physical development along
with the mental.
Its classes are small, that a maxi
mum amount of attention may be paid
to the individual.
For further information address
H. Clay Armstrong,
PRINCIPAL.
1000 North Palafox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Our idea of nothing to talk about is
the weather.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Wonder if Teddy is having to rest
because he took too much Beveridge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Tillman says he is ashamed of South
Carolina. Is it as bad as that?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Hot Weather Ideas.
One should always beware of fall
~, io=o1o- ---9,au walking along
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Wilson says he is never going to
read one of his speeches again. If he
were speaking of Tafts we could I'M
derStand il.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

A little warm for such a suggestion,
but it's only 121 days to Christmas.
Why not do your Christmas shopping
earIy2
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14
No Not One

No, Not One.
Breathes there a man with soul so
dead
Who never to his friend hath said:
I'll bring my car some eventide,
And take you for a nice long rider
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

T. R. is resting for a week. The
calm before the storm.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Everything seems 20 be coming Will
sons way. Hearst is not at all en-
thusiastic over him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Thanksgiving will be very approp-
rate this year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14

Marion Harland says a baby can win
it's favor in any family. Depends a
lot on whose baby it is.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-14


the weather.
Since the holes in cheese are so
valuable why not sell the holes and
the cheese separately for the benefit
of those who prefer the holes.
Among other causes of rejoicing few
ball games are being postponed these
days on account Of rain.
Wonder if Teddy is having to rest
because he took too much Beveridge.
Tillman says he is ashamed of South
Carolina. Is it as bad as that?
A little warm for such a suggestion,
but it's only 121 days to Christmas.
Why not do your Christmas shopping
early?
Everything seems 10 be coming Will
sons way. Hearst is not at all en-
thusiastic over him.
T. R. is resting for a week. The
calm before the storm.
Wilson says he is never going to
read one of his speeches again. If he
were speaking of Tafts we could un-
derstand it.
Thanksgiving will be very approp-
rate this year.
Marion Harland says a baby can win
it's favor in any family. Depends a
lot on whose baby it is.
Watch the Boy Scouts round up the
rats
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-22
JAMES TUCKER
PLEADES GUILTY
Man Indicted by the Grand Jury for
Murder In the First Degree
Changes His
Plea.
SECOND DEGREE
is Willing to Take Long Term Sen,
tence to Avoid Possibility
Of the Death
Penalty.

James Tucker pleaded guilty to
murder in the second degree in the
district court this afternoon and his
sentence Will be pronounced Saturday
morning at 10000 a. m. Judge Ham
ilton delayed the time Of sentence in
order to correspond with some people
whose names he was given by Tucker
and ascertain more clearly just what
the tenure of the sentence should be.
The state accepted the plea of Tuck
er.
In changing HIS plea to murder in
the second degree Tucker avoids the
possibility Of hanging. 1t is under
stood that Tucker is not averse to ac-
cepting sentence of from twenty to
twenty-five years and take his chance
for freedom from the parole boafd on
good behavior. He Is twenty-taree
years of age. Failure to find the chief
witness in his behalf is given as
fuckers chief reason for the plea he
made.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-22
Hays-schard.

A beautiful wedding was solemnized
at ST. Peters church at nine o'clock
this morning in the presence of fifty
guests, when Miss Madeline, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Louisa Schard, was united
in marriage to Mr. John j. Hayes.
Father Gillespie officiated at the cere-
mony. The bride came in attended by
Miss Theresa Oertel and the groom
was accompanied by his brother,
Francis Hayes. Miss Schard was
handsomely gowned and radiant
lin white embroidery and veil and car
Iried flowers and prayer book. After
the ceremony wedding breakfast was
given at the home Of the brides moth
er S12 South Sixteenth street.
The happy young couple left for OF
tumwa to spend their honeymoon af-
ter which they will reside in Bushnell,
I'M, where the groom is manager OF
produce company. Mrs Hayes is an
accomplished young lady and exceed
ling'y popular among her host OF
friends. while Mr.. Hayes is well
known and successful young business
man, formerly engaged in his bust
mess in this city
The out of town guests were Mrs
NJ. Doyle, Mrs. John Hayes and Miss
Nellies Hayes of Pennington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-22

AN IMPORTANT MATTER
keokuk Asks Same Rate as Applies
to ST. Louis and VIII be Repre-
sentcd by Commissioner
Clifford Thorne.

The oral arguments in the Missis-
sented to the Interstate Commerce
Commission in Washington, Novem-
Der, 18th. Clifford Throne will be the
special counsel for Keokuk and Judge
Henderson will be the special coun
sci for the state Of Iowa. The ques-
ton involves rates to and from east
ern points and the request that this
city and state be placed on the st.
Louis basis.
Evidence in the Keokuk case was
taken before a special master In
chancery here several months ago
and local citizens supplied consider
able evidence in support of the con-
tention that Keokuk should have the
st. Louis rate which If given would
place this city in a most favorable
light as to meeting the competing
rates Of other river cities, notably
that of Quincy. 1t is expected that
decision In the case will be reached
in about two months after the argu
ments are submitted. 1t is hoped
that Keokuk will be able t. be vic
torious in this case as it will give hel
ia very strong position in view of the
great industrial development that II
coming due to the water power enter
/ prise. Manager Dewitt of the Keo
kuk Industrial Association received
word today that the arguments would
be submitted Nov. 18th
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-22
WANT TRAINS TO
run OVER DAM.
.-- .-
a Movement Started to Give Keokuk
and Hamilton Another Railroad
Bridge Across the Nils
sisssppl River.
THE INDUSTRIAL ASSN
Starting to Overcome Numerou. Diff
cultIes and Give keokuk and
Hamilton Better inter
i communication.
THE INDUSTRIAL ASSN

To have railroad trains run over
the big concrete dam structure across
the Mississippi river between keokuk
and Hamilton Is the latest project of
the keokuk Industrial association
which Is beginning movement to-
ward that end.
Many difficulties are In the way and
much work is to be done to accom-
pIish this new project for the benefit
Of keokuk and Hamilton by giving
better intercommunicatIon between
the two cities at either end of the
great dam. The reluctance of Chief
Engineer Cooper to have railroad
trains rolling over the top of the dam
must be overcome and permission
| must be obtained from the war de-
partment to build the part of the
bridge which must be constructed new
across the forebay of the power
house. The dam proper ends at tho
east wall Of the power fouse, and any
prospective bridge is only built that
far, leaving wide gap between there
and the Iowa shore to be filled In new.
4 Cooper ls Reluctant.
Chief Engineer Cooper has said a
hundred times In, answer to ques-
tons that he was building dam
here, and he does not want it used for
anything else. But the Industrial as
ISOLATION has prevailed upon him to
make an investigation from an engl.
neerIng angle Of the new Idea and
the keokuk organization hopes to
overcome his objections to using the
dam as railroad bridge.
To get the permission of the secre
tary Of war Is another part Of the
task which no doubt will take time
and work to make showing Of the
benefits and lack Of objections to tn.
new project.
The keokuk Industrial association
will ask the cooperation Of the Ham
ilton people In working out this ne"
bridge plan, since 1t will benefit bott
Icities equally.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-22

-feaQ I00 Ddliy Gdlc Ill.,.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
j. f. Van Ausdall, residing on the
Middle road, Monday morning. Oct.
21st.
George Miles, farmer from
near New Boston, told Judge McNa-
mara this morning that he had driven
to town yesterday with load OF
sweet potatoes and while here had
imbibed too freely of the cup that
cheers and had no clear recollection
of what happened after that. He was
picked up by the police and taken to
the station where he spent the night.
A fine of five dollars and costs was
assessed to him after mature delib-
Grafton by the court.
DIR. w. frank Brown, removed
office to 318 N. 18th St.-Adv.
The police have arrested three
bows who went into Wolfe's store on
Main street, Sunday, through an open
window and took bicycle and a
large number of tools from the place.
The boys are Gordon Wallace, Fred
Hamilton and John Vermillion. All
of them are under eighteen years of
age. They were taken before Judge
Mcnamara this afternoon and after a
severe reprimand were released pend
ing their good behavior.
Swedish Luth. bazaar at Wall
bergs Furn. store, Thursday after
noon and eve. refreshments. ADV.
"A citizen of North Eighth street
complains that some of the high
school boys, who come down that
street on their way to school, are
counting trouble by their actions in
breaking down fences and throwing
rocks at barn windows. He knows
the names of two Of the boys, but or
account Of their parents, does no,
wish to file information against then
unless the vandalism continues. lie
believes that little kindly warning
4 in time might do some good ant asks
that The Gate City make mention O.
the rowdyism.
-Wanted-Port at Colonial Thea
tire. Apply at once.-AdV.
The following acted as pallbear
ers at the funeral of Miss Mamie TIC
bin yesterday: Dennis F. Hassett
Mike Elite, o. O'Neil, R. j. Ewers, J
1 j. Crimmins, Jr. and R. e. Hitter
edge.
DIR. Pauline Bertram will be in he
office again at usual hours. ADV.
"A very happy, tantalizing part
of boys and girls with cowbells an
t horns, loaded in moving van, 8
crowded that there was standin
i room only, followed a bridal part
) down Main street to the union static
t this afternoon, making all kinds {
noise.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-22

of the same city, is apt to have an UNI
pleasant ending in the criminal courts,
according to information regarding
the couple today.
1t is said that the father of Miss
ongue was in the city yesterday after
noon, looking for his daughter who he
says, is only sixteen years OF age. 1t
is said that the irate parent declared
that he would prefer charge of per-
jury against the groom for swearing
falsely to the age of the girl in order
to secure marriage license. He also
made threats to bring suit against
County Clerk Lake for issuing the II
eense.
The couple left here yesterday
morning and are said to be in Quincy
The father has also left town, pre-
sumably to the Illinois city to find his
daughter.