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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
The Penalty of
Extravagant Living.

OF two men who make each a dollar
a day he who spends ono cent less
than that Is rich and growing richer
and he who spends one cent more is
poor and getting poorer.
The man who. as a habit, permits
his regular living expenses to exceed
his regular income saddles himself as
a poor beast of burden.
In the saddle ride the double load
of Deceit and Despair, with whip and
spur, and at the end of the journey is
ruin.
A Cleveland bank clerk who killed
himself because he could not make
good an embezzlement of $4,000 was
paying $1,000 a year for rooms and
board alone, while his salary was only
$1,000.
This arrangement left 5000 a year
for the rest of the expenses of him
self. wife and three sons. Can any
body figure out-when a bank clerk
has failed to do it-how this financial
impossibility could ever be accom-
plished2
Such debt as this man sank into Is
an inevitable and inexhaustibIe foun-
tain of dishonesty. No man can lone
spend more than he makes without
being forced to beg or steal-for to
borrow under such circumstances is
only to beg or steal.
Nothing is easier than to clear debt
by borrowing, particularly If the lender
need not be consulted. But he who
walks into this quagmire founders &c
his doom. There is no help or hope
for him unless he withdraws in time.
1t is by no means an uncommon vice
1t may almost be said to be one of our
national weaknesses. From gay neck
ties to costly jewels, and from automo-
biles to gaudy houses, we strive tc
surpass one another regardless of cost
But nature sets a limit. With the
present shackled by debt and the flu.
ture mortgaged, life narrows down tC
the thorny lane Of despair.
It does not always lead to death o.
the body. But it does always lead t.
the death of hope and peace.
One who husbands his money, how.
ever little. in his business or in any
good investment, always has some.
thing substantial under his feet. Ant
he is rewarded with steady increase.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

terminated. Screens and other de1ices
for keeping flies. bugs and germs from
fruit, is unknown TO the local dealers
1t is general rule that no efnrt Is
made 10 shield the fruit from the
germs and filth from the public Ereets
and sidewalks, which Is picked Up ~
the breezes and waited 3n upn tn
fruit.
This germ laden fruit, covered wit
filth, and charged with diSa@a.
what Is sold to our citizens 10 cor
sumption. And when in such smke Z
to be unfit for sale, is given our innc
cent children as lagniappe wf1el sma
purchases are made.
It occurs to the writer tat IN
board OF health, or city heath once
or other authority might take som
action along the lfnes indicated 10
the preservation Of the health an
safety OF the public, and for the pro
lection Of our children.
FRANK LANGLEY. |
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

To the Honorable Jefferson b
Browne The Journal is indebted for a
most excellent book, Key West, the
Old and the New" of which Mr.
Browne is the author. It is an able
descriptionaof the southernmost city OF
the United States, it's history and its
possibilities, told in the inimitable
style Of Mr.. Browne. The book is IL
Illustrated and is one which should be
In every Florida household because re-
liable information about the early his
tory of Florida has not been preserves
in all cases as it should have been, ans
Mr.. Brownies book has done much tC
perpetuate the early life of Key West
When Jefferson B. Browne was defeat
ed for governor his friends could not
understand why, but being the author
of Key West, the Old and the New,
is a much higher honor than being
governor Of the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
An EXISTING EVIL
WHICH DEMANDS ATTENTION

Editor Pensacola Journal.
I will thank you for space in your
valuable paper to call attention to an
existing evil which demands attention.
Science has discovered that many Of
the diseases to which flesh is heir, are
readily transmitted by handling things
that are infested with germs, and arc
readily taken into the human system
by eating Of things that are germ la
den. II occurs to the writer that IL we
are TO profit by the discoveries Of the
scientists along this line, some action
should be taken by the proper au-
thorities IN regard 20 the sale, giving
away and otherwise handling OF fruit
which decays easily, becomes infest-
ed with germs readily, and is design
ed for the human system.
The fruit sold by the fruit vendors
OF this city Is generally kept open Ia
such manner as easily to become con-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

But he who wastes his money, how
ever much, upon his stomach and his
back in efforts to impress others with
his importance, never has anything
but debts and fools nobody but him
self.
There is a golden medium between
the extremes of extravaganza IN home
and sordid meanness in it.
And happy is the man who dwells in
that medium!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
SUNDAY. MARCH "a. 1919.
Editor Matthews
Is Also Deceived.

The Bradford County Telegraph
owned and edited by Eugene Matthews
former speaker OF the house Of repre-
ieentatives, contains the following:
The records show that Woodrow
Wilson was among the stay at-homes
ION the day of the last presidential
election He did not vote the demo-
cratic ticket In 1895 and he remained
AWAY from the polls in 1908. Does this
sort Of a record entftle him to the
Leadership of the democratic party
docs it entitle him to have his name
printed on the ballots at democratic
primary election?
On the first page Of The Journal to-
day we publish the facts in reference
10 Governor wilson's vote in 1908. A
few days ago The Journal published
a telegram from Governor Wilson him
self as follows:
State House,
Trenton, N. J., March Is, 1912
Frank l.. Mayes, Editor Pensa cola
Journal, Pensacola, Florida.
Story is untrue. I did vote for
Bryan and Kern in 1908.
WOODROW WILSON.
Knowing Eugene Matthews as we do
The Journal is sure that he will cor
rect his statement as to Governor VIII
sons action In 1908.
1t is quite easy for The Journal t.
understand how Mr.. Matthews should
have made the error. He probably
saw the statement published some.
where and, without giving due consid.
Grafton either as to its purpose or as t.
Ats truthfulness, he fell into the error
of believing it to be true.
The Journal has before Il now al
anonymous circular containing tn,
same charge. The envelope bears
Philadelphia post mark, but there Il
nothing else on the envelope or on tn,
circular itself to indicate where 1T earn,
from or who prepared or printed II
The circular comes from ambush ant
is evidently sent out by some characte
assassin who, as is usual in such cases
is too cowardly to reveal his identity.
However, the telegram from Gov.
ernor Wilson himself, which is pub,
lished above. and the telegram on oui
first page today from the Trenton
Evening Times which published tn,
original charge. but which now says 4
was mistaken-thess kilograms to.
gether-ought to and no doubt VIII dis.
pose OF the whole absurd controversy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
VOX POPULI.
SOME OF THE STRAW
BALLOTS RECENTLY TAKEN

Editor Pensac cola Journal.
AS so many straw ballots have been
given in your valuable paper would
like to add this one taken from a So
cialist paper:
A straw ballot taken by the faculty
Of Cornell University resulted in eight
votes for Debs.
A straw vote conducted by the press
Of Princeton, Indiana, resulted in sos
votes for Debs, 140 for Roosevelt, 20 for
Wilson, 80 for Bryan, and 10 for Taft.
The Evansville Qnd.) Press con-
Quoted a straw vote and found that
Debs polled nearly twice as many
votes as all other candidates, tnclud-
ing Teddy, Taft and Bryan.
MINNIE WOLFE RUTHERFORD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Some Fine Sugar Cane.

Some Fine Sugar Cane.
Mr.. W. S. Lewis, better known to his
friends as "Coot" Lewis, who lives near
Bagdad, at what is known as the old
Otis place, brought to this once this
week three stalks OF sugar cane Of the
red variety. Each of them was at
least eight feet long. Mr.. Lewis in
formed US that he raised ten thousand
stalks of this cane on a patch SO yards
long and only 80 feet wide, containing
only 81 rows, each row 90 yards long.
He sold eight thousand stalks for seed
cane at s1.5o per hundred, or $1h00 per
Thousand, making the total cash sale
$4,000, he retaining two thousand
stalks for his own use Now, while
we are no farmer ourselves. this ap-
pears to Us to be very good yield
of cane. as well as fine ffraIrrtal prop
ositson. aaa IL seems to Us that II
should be cutie an incentive for some
OF our progressive farmers to try the
sugar cane Susiness.--MiitOn Gazette
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
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Health IL the foundation Of ell good
looks. The wise woman realizes this
and takes precautions to preserve her
health and strength through the Pc
Rod Of child bearing. She remains
pretty mother by avoiding as far as
possible the suffering and dangers OF
such occasions. This every woman
may do through the use Of Mothers
Friend. a remedy that has been 20 long
in use, and accomplished so much
good, that it is IN no sense an expert
ment, but a preparation which always
produces the best results Il IL for
external application and 50 penetrating
in its nature as to thoroughly Intricate
every muscle, nerve and tendon In
Volved during the period before baby
comes. 1t aids nature by expanding
the skin and tissues, relieves tender
ness and soreness, and perfectly pre-
pares the system for natural and safe
motherhood. Mothers Friend has been
used and endorsed by thousands OF
mothers. and its use will prove COM
. To-: any ~ So5 83' il O11ot)oB
remedy. Mothers LFXQnO
Friend is sold at
drug stores. Write for free book for
expectant mothers, which contains
much valuable information.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Aaa.sa, C.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

To begin with we don't believe in
men doing something they are not paid
for, consequently we cannot see why
poorly paid postmasters want to take
upon themselves the Job of electing
presidents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

So determined is DR.. Mary Walker
TO only wear mans attire that she
sleeps in stag hotel and wears pa
iamas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Houn' Dawc Tune

VIII some enc please come around
and give US the air to the Houn' Dawg
song? They can whistle It. sing It, or
play Il on the bagpipe-our only re-
quest being that tho performance take
place after 4:So in the afternoon, and
don't last longer than five minutes.
We get tired Of any tune after hearing
1t five minutes. though we despair Of
making some candidates believe this
Lakeland Telegram
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
A Gentle Reminder.

I've never cut 3 very wide swath In
society. although eat with a fork
and refuse to make use OF o toothpi ok
at the table. Like most OF my sex, I
tolerate society. because society is es-
senttal to the hapriness % women folk
end the success OF merchants who sell
fnery. Not one fellow in one thou
sand looks. acts and talks at ease IN
society. However, go into society and
you'll find that almost every woman is
"at home" Don't know how TO &C
count for It, unless home is woman's
realm-where love and laughter Iinger
longest.-Andalusia Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

"And will-you be true to me, dear,
while am gone?
"Of course. But don't be gone long
will your, dear?"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Vote for Them.
Among those who ask for your suf-
frage at the forthcoming primary is
Frank L. Mayes, editor OF The Pensa-
cola Journal, and J. B. c. GFiggs, OF
Apsie,ct1icola, who are candidates for
delegates to the national Democratic
convention which meets in Baltimore.
These gentlemen are prominent Demo-
Gratis, and want to have the honor of
helping to nominate Woodrow Wilson
for president. Vote for them.-Chip-
ley Banner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Woodrow Wilson's Greatness.

Mr.. Millions Utterances.
Week before last the Record pub
lished the utterances Of w. II. Milton,
candidate for governor. In unTnista6-
able language Mr.. Milton stated his
position on all matters affecting the
people Of Florida, whom he expects %
represent If elected for governor. Mr..
Milton for more than 20 years has
fought in the trenches for those prin-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

That eminent authority who quotes
the value of baby at $4,000 must
have lived next door to twins. And
how long does the collie continue, any
wav?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Its Own Penalty!

Trumps-What is the punishment
OF bigamy?
Grumps-Having two wives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

George Morgan, official sporting
scribe for the Rube-J ournal ball game,
Will have to declare that each Rube
was Cobb's superior or they'll vote
against him for justice Of the peace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

1t is certain that the society editors
of Washington arc already planning
their copy In reference to Mrs. Wilson
when she becomes the first lady IN
the land"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

The Journal would like for john
Beard to follow the example set by his
friend. Jeff Browne, and write a his
tory of Pensa cola
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Each to His Own Way.

Blind Beggar-How kin yer ten 4
de money yer git amt counterfeit7
Deaf and Dumb BeggRr-I ring II
Silver dollars allus has de righi
sound. How do'youse tell!
Blind Beggar-I look for de min
marks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Some men are victims Of a widows
charms, but the other poor fellow was
q victim OF her biscuit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Mona" the new opera in English,
will be presented in Chicago as soon
as the translator finishes his work.
Columbia State. Which sounds to us
like asLiSa.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Meas and Views By State Press

Telling the Affinity.
While philosophers and social ad e.
jUsters have been racking their brains
in efforts to find an answer to the d.
vorce problem, Gus Tucker. a colored
brother of Alton, III, with absolutely
no display Of ostentatious knowledge,
energies from the Stygian obscurity
which had hitherto enveloped him and
calmly presents to the world a solution
which all the high brows have sought
IN vain. Not long since, according to
the Washington Post, Gus found him
self victim Of the modernist move
ment His duslky wife, with all the
glamour Of romance In which the Ia
dies of the stage and the -four hun
dred" move and have their being,
picked out nice. reliable affinity, and
with him skipped to those Elysian
nelds wherein are no delights that
have not been stolen. Did Gus sue
cunb to this calamity and blow out
his brains? He did not. Did he rush
to the newspapers and give an inter
view pulsating with heart throbs2 Not
being a undertaking Socialist novelist
In need Of advertising, he never
thought to do so; nor did he even hire
lawyer or take a train for Reno
Quite the contrary. He waited until
the shades OF night afforded the neces.
sGTy protection, and than re slipped
around to the back gate OF his spouse's
soul mate and stole a couple of fat
nens.
Pleading then In court, when ar
raiSned for the cTtnna, the unvritton
Law, the learned Judge upon the bench
9aTe ear to his novel defense to such
good purpose that Gus get OF with a
conviction for larceny instead of
felony.
Gus Tucker has blazed the way let
other victims OF woman's wiles and
mans perfidy take heed and do like
wise. When the wife OF ycur bosom
deserts you for another, don't drag the
scandal through the courts. Sneak
around to the villains house when the
coast Is clear and swtI'e a steak from
the refrigerator or a dozen or so Of
eggs and thus cripple him In his strllg-
gle against the high cost OF living. And
IL the courts generally eccePt the de-
cision of that Illinois Solomon, we
make no doubt that within six months
all the divorce lawyers IN the land
will be working for living.-Tampa
Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Back Of all reform lies the means
of getting it, says Woodrow Wilson.
but the gentleman surely has not tried
to arbitrate his neighbours domestic
differences
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Kite tournaments indicate that even
the boys and girls of Pensacola are
high flyers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

When man says he is preju diced
against another, work on him at once;
he Is at least honest and won't attempt
to use his fixed opinions as arguments.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Mrs. Grace. the Atlanta woman, has
quite foalowing-of newspaper re-
pUrters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Speaking of unlimited means, the
colonel has an inexhaustihle supply of
Capital "fs."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Somehow we'd prefer not to be car
ried away in motor hearse.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Just as soon as the hookworm is
driven from South Carolina they'i
work on the Charleston wafer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Sorry that DR.. Wiley quit the lob
before he told US whether love is mis-
branded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
70 Ameriean EYes,

And you were IN PARISH
Yes. indeed"
And what does the Eiffel tower
look lil1e2'
Like they'd torn down the whole
fat building, all but the elevator!"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Gopher gunlbo will soothe the de-
feated Rubes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Kind Of getting on good terms with
tire office fan again.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

One trouble is getting someone 10
qualify as fool-killer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
One Sided pueIIina.

One Sided nueliing.
A movement is on foot to restore
duelling. We will cheerfully give i:
hearty support If we may have the
privilege of designating the duelists
and providing the weapons.-Tampa
Times. If duelling Is restored, and we
receive a challenge. we shall insist
upon our right to name weapons, po-
sition and place, in which case we
shall name well. The challenger to
take position down at the bottom,
while we stand on top. Weapons.
rocks. Time, any old time. The deep
er the well the better Il VIII suit us.
We don't propose TO run and risks in
this duelling business.-Inverness
Chronicle
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Silent contempt never affords the
J Silent one an opportunity to show off,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Alabama has her primary election
on April 1, and they do say that Ala
bama has officers in keeping with the
day
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Comment on State Politics and Politicians

ciples closest to the hearts Of the peo-
pie. Not once has he been found on
the corporation side. and If elected
governor the people will have in the
gubernatorial chair friend who will
see to il that their interests are cared
for. Make Bill Milton governor and
the peoples cause will triumph.-Nfan-
atee Record
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

"Just because" is really the best ex-
plantation
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

or course the Journal team will have
to play some ball to win with Fred
Schad umpiring
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Benzoate OF soda dealers would no
doubt delight IN providing tombstone
for Or. Wiley.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

AS a rule the man who complains
Of not having friends never is a
friend to other people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Some men have right to be
ashamed OF their businesses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

Pensacola's Twilight League has
many tw1nkling stars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

One redeemfng feature Of the postal
savings banks-so far not one OF the
cashiers has taken a sudden departure
to Europe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
A Medieval Punster.

= WUUiCVNI TUUstoTs "
King Louis XXI was thoughtful.
''Sirrah," he said to his Jester, why
is it that people do not enjoy old jokes
as they do old songs?'
Because" answered the fool, lout-
ing low and dofing his bells, tests,
as you know, are always badinage!"
That one was new, then.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

La Fallotte ran from under his hat
but has cast himself into the ring.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
A Leadina Democrat.

A Leading Democrat.
John l. Neeley, who IS running for
railroad commissioner, is one of the
leading progressive democrats of Leon
county. and in addition to that is an
able attorney who will bring to bear, II
elected, a well trained legal mind On
the discussion of such problems as
come before the commission.-PerTy
Herald
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
eriaas VIII. Be EIeeted.

J. f. G. Griggs, Of Apalachicola a
lawyer and democrat OF prominence, is
a candidate for national delegate from
the third district and favors Woodrow
Wilson for president. Mr.. Griggs is
deservedly popular all over West Flor
ida and the indications are that he and
Frank l. Mayes will go to Baltimore.
They will work diligently to secure the
nomination OF a man who can be elect
ed observation-disclosures Dixie.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
At tho Seaside.

"Papai" said my little daughter
(That is what makes gray my hair)
why do folks go to salt water
When they want to get fresh air?"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Wished.

Wished.
Mr.. Peck (contemptuously)- What
are you, anyhow, a man or a mouse?
Henry Peck Cbftterly)-A man, my
dear. If 1 were a mouse I'd have
you up on the table right now, yell
ing for help.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24

An Error7

I've been on the bench for yearH
said Judge Boggs, but I perfornle
my first marriage ceremony this morn
ing"
Did you DO It nicely?" asked Mr.
Eoggs.
We'll, no." admitted the Judge, rue
fully. Il started in all right. Asltt
the woman, DO you take this man
be your lawfully welded husband,
etc. And she said, I win Then
turned to the mand said
We'll, what aid you say?"
Prisoner at the bar, have You, any
thing to say why the sentence OF tho
law should not be passed upon your
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-24
Not on His Job.

Not on His Job.
AS in 1910 when he defeated ]. F. G..
Griggs, Dannitte II. Mays is again at
home, or somewhere in the district
begging the people to re-elect him
when he should be in Washington, ID.
c., on the job attending the business
the people elected him to do and for
which he is receiving big pay. His &C
lions the past four years in drawing
money that he is not entitled to while
electionecring to succeed himself IS
one Of the principal causes that we be-
lieve there should be law passed IN
this state prohibiting men succeeding
themselves In offlce.-Laurel Hill
News