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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
OIL DMIxoN- BOMBAY
WEDDING JUNE 18TH,

One of the largest social events of
the season at Warrington will be the
marriage of Miss Hildred Oldmixon
and Mr.. Ralph Bombay, which will oc-
cur on June 18th. There will be sew
eral from Pensacola In the wedding
party, and q large number of guests
from the city will go to the Yard for
the happy event.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
WEDDING
ANNOUNCEMENT.

friends IN this city are In receipt
OF invitations reading as follows:
Mrs. Amanda Catherine williams
will give in marriage her daughter,
May D., to Mr.. Walter Samuel Phillips
on the evening of Thursday, the TWEEN
tieth of June, one thousand nine hun
dred and twelve, at nine o'clock, First
Methodist church. West Point Miss.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Mr.. H. y. BlaIsdelI returned from
Bradfrod. Ill, recently, where he was
called by the illness and death Of his
father, Mr.. II. B. Blaisdell, who will
be remembered as a tourist who spent
several winters with his daughter,
Mrs. c. A Bredt, of this city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
MRS. A. ~ S. POTTS
TO VISIT HERE

Mrs Az H S. Potts, well known
society woman OF Savannah Ca, is
expected to arrive in the city today,
when she will renew old acquazntances
madefthree years ago when she visited
the city, She In vocalist Of no lit
tle|ability. and will doubtless be heard
at the churches during her VISIT.
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here. They will be located on North
Baylen street, and their numerous
friends in Pensacola will be glad to
know of their decision to make their
home at the Best Place on Earth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Stranger Tin LonelyvilIe)-whats al
the excitement?
Native-Rube Perkins Jest put S35 In
the savings bank!-Life.
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ARE MUCH IMPRESSED
WITH PENSACOI A

Honorable H. A. Love and Mrs
Love, of Quincy, Fla, who made the
trip to Pensacola in order that the
former, who is Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler of the Elks, might make the
presentation speech at the Elk's un-
yelling ceremonials yesterday, are
much pleased with Pensacola, their
stay having been made especially
pleasant by the numerous courtesies
accorded them by the Pensacola lodge
members.
They have been auartered very
luxuriously at the San Carlos in the
royal suite, and both agree that IL
looking for an ideal place 20 spend the
summer, the hotel with it's cool
breezes and artistic and resting sur-
roundings, would be their choice ~
them all.
They were driven about the city dur
ing the afternoon by DIR. Renshaw in
his automobile. and were pleased and
impressed with what they saw. Mrs.
Love 10 a lady whom IT is a pleasure
to know, too, for her sweet womanly
charm and pretty wit makes her an
| interesting little lady.
Mr.. Love already had many friends
in Pensa cola, but this was Mrs. Loves
initial visit here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Mrs. Leland J. Henderson and
daughter, Ruth. and sister. Miss Mar
garet Ausiey of Apalachicola, will
spend Sunday with Mrs. ]. c. Griffith.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
HERE'S WHAT You WANT

Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Elk
tracts. Real fruit fiavors, pure, strong.
delicious. Use one teaspoonful to the
quart and your success with desserts
is assured. Best and takes less"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

favor of the girls. while I'm the Married
Ladies' race. Miss Daisy McCallfster,
who substituted for one of the ladies',
was victorious. Later in the after
noon there was a large watermelon
cutting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

In every list of first lady" posi-
bfhties the name of Mrs. w j. Bryan
now appears. Mr.. Bryan looms larger
every day as likely Democratic can
didate for the presidency. Mrs. Bryan
Is charming woman, and would
doubtless All the Office Of "flrst lady
with great success. She has Always
taken deep interest in politics.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
! MRS. r. n. METCALFE
aETuRhS TO aAGlAp.

Q
Mrs. F. H. ATetcalfe has returned to
her home in 8agdad, after a pleasant
visit with her daughter. Mrs. n. V.
Mitchell, at 11s East Intendencia
street. Mrs. Metcalfe, who is a well
known lady of Bagdad, celebrated her
SEVENTEEN birthday during her visit in
Pensacola.
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PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. w. L. Everhart and littl'
daughter left yesterday for Wilton, \
D.. where they will spend a part o
the summer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Mrs. DR.. F. A. Brink left during the
week for Yankton, S. D., where she is
spending the season.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
MISS CLEO l1t,SSnE
ENTE2TAINS =RjrkCS-

Miss Cleo johnson 'ra5 hostess at
a jolly young peoples perty On Thurs
day night at her home iii Test Ssds~
den street, g large number ot ESr
friends Being present. Alter me
games and music. light refreshments
were served.
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Get a Free Box of
Candy For the Child

Nice box OF Whitmans pure candy
with each Csc cash purchase TO-
DAY. The Crystal Pharmacy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Evans. of Port
St Joe, arrived in Pensacola yester-
day for visit of day or two to Mrs.
Evans's sisters. Mrs, j. G. Morgan and
Mrs. Simone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Mrs NJ. 3. Olsen. President; AirR. r.
NJ. Smith, rice president: Mrs. A. j.
2Idgsly, secretary: Mrs. II Van
Rosen. treasurer; Mrs. T. Frederick
son, marshal; Mrs. =. g. CraustoI.
chaplain: Mrs., e. tIGstsr. guardian.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Miss Marie Dexter, of Dexland, is
spending a day or two at the San
Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
MEs. DAVE LEVY
A.HOSTESS or TO-DAY.

Among the hostesses of today will
be Mrs. Dave Levy, who will entertain
IA number OF her lady friends. A beau
tiful bridge luncheon is planned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Bowers-I suppose you locked the
stable door after the horse was stolen?
Movers-To be sure ] did: I have an
other hoTse--NeY 0r1eans Times-Demo-
craft
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

Dear Mrs. Thompson: There is a
girl here that 1 am very very fond
of. I have asked her to be my wife
but she says she believes every girl
has the right to a career and she Is
determined to become an actress. To
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
MET AT
THE Y, M. C.. a.

A fine meeting of the Bay1u Boys
Bunch was held yesterday afternoon
at the Y. NJ G.. A.. the members being
royalty entertained in the gymnasium
The Bunch" is composed .. a aumosr
of exceptionally bright young pensa-
cola boys who live in the ne!ghborhSod
of School 27.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15
TO MAKE THEIR HOME
IN PENSACOLA,

Mr.. and Mrs B. s. Hancock and
children will arrive from DeF'uniak
Springs within a few weeks. with
the intention Of making Hneir home
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w. C. T. u. LEADERS
STORM COMMITTEE
They Want Favorable Action on the
Bill to Prohibit the Shipment of
Liquor Into "Dry Tsrritory.Y
By AssocIated Prom.

Washington, Jan. 3e.-Leaders of
the w. c. T. Z. stormed the senate ju-
dietary committee today for favorable
action on the Kenyon Sheppard bin
which would prohibit shipment OF
LIQUOR into dry territory
Mrs. Lillian NJ. N. Stevens. National
president Of the organization, Anna
A. Gordon, vice. president, and Ellen
N Stone, missionary and temperance
worker, headed the delegation
temperance workers from Southern
prohibition states are especially in
terested in the bill. A Georgia SleIega-
ton headed ~ Mrs. T. E. Patterson,
president of the state organization and
Mary Harris Armor, who attracted
attention in the Georgia temperance
campaign, are expected to appear.
The presence OF the National leaders
in Washington viii Eignalize a week
of the white ribbon" campaign in the
halls of congress.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
KING GEORGE AND QUEEN
MARY REACH GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar, Jan. 30.-King George and
Queen Mary arrived here today on
board the steamer Medina. which is
bringing them back to England from
India, where the king and queen were
crowned emperor and empress.
The Medina's flag was floating at
half mast as the vessel entered port
on account of the death OF the Duke
Of Fife yesterday in Egypt. The pro-
gram arranged for the reception Of
the monarchs has been greatly cur
tailed owing to the royal visitors
being in mourning for the kings
brother in law.
The Spanish feet, lying Off Aige-
ciras, and the British feet, anchored
at Gibraltar, saiuted the Medina as
she entered the harboR A Moorish
delegation will be presented to the
king during his stay here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31

lCcntinusd from First Pase.1
under martial law as is possible under
the Massachusetts statutes.
Col. Sweetser had under bis com
Ynano nearly two full regiments Of sol
diers. totalling about 1900 men,,
Col. Sweetser said today that the
nositfon Of the militia was no longer
that OF waiting for trouble and such
as meant trouble. His orders to the
troops are that no persons SHAH pc
allowed to eongregate IN the streets
and today the military zone was ex-
tended to include the entire city IN
stead OF the mill district. The SOL
Slters have orders to shoot IL neces-
sary to enforce order.
The number OF people entering the
mills today appeared to be greater
than yesterday. There are stih about
$4,000 oprativss on strike or forced out
By the closing of mills. Today there
were three mills that were closed, the
Everett. Arlington and Pemberton.
Twice during the early hours OF the
morning shots were fired by militia
men, but without injury to anyone.
In the first instance Ice cutters at
work on the Merrimack river mistaken
for strikers seeking to reach the mill
section. A squad of soldiers, after
trying in vain to warn them or, fired
over the heads Of the men. In the
other case shots were DISCHARGED in
the direction OF some objects across
the river which the rnilitiamen
thought, in the dim dawn. were NOV
ing toward the mills but It was said
the suspected objects were merely
logs.
Col. Sweetser said today that there
was no intention OF arresting Strike
Leader Ettor unless lie should put
himself in an attitude OF actual oppo-
sition to military orders.
On assurance of the militia that or
der would be maintained, officials OF
she Arlington mills announced their
plant would resume operations this af-
ternoon.
Strike Leader Ettor declared his
side was enforcing more order than
the other. He pointed out that no
pickets were on duty this morning
In reply to note from Col Sweetser.
Ettor declared the strikers did not In
tend to have parades or open air
meetings.
John Breen, arrested last night &C
cused of completely in alleged dyna-
mite planting, pleaded not guilty this
morning. His case was continued.
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(csntinHod From Page one1
has left me uneasy. because. in its
perfect ffsankness, It shows did hurt
you by what I so tastlessly said.
am very much ashamed of myself, for
there Is nothing / am more ashamed
Of than hurting q true friend, how
ever unintentional the hurt may have
been. wanted very much to see you
in washington, but was absolutely
captured by callers every minute
was in my rooms, and when I was not
there, was fulfilling public engage
ments. saw you at dinner but could
not get at you: after the dinner was
surrounded and prevented from get
ting at you. I am in town today. to
speak this evening. and came in early
in the hope Of catching you at your
ONCE
For / owe 1t TO you and to my own
thought and feeling to tell you how
grateful I am for all your generous
praise ana support OF me. Ono one has
described me more nearly. as I would
like 70 believe myself to be than you
havel how I have admired you for
the Independence and unhesitafine
courage and individuality Of your
course, and how far I was from de-
firing that you should cease your sup
port Of me in the Weekly. You viii
think me very stupid. but I did not
mink OF t1esI Is the result OF my D1unt
answer TO your question. I thought
only Of the means OF convincing peo-
pie Of the real independence Of the
Weekly'B position. You viii remember
that was what we discussed. And now
that have unintentionally put you IN
a false and embarrassing position, you
heap Goals OF fire on my head by con-
tinuing to give out interviews fav-
orable to my candidacy. All that can
say is that you have proved yourself,
very big and that Iwish might have
an early opportunity to tell you face tc
face how reall felt about It all.
with warm regard, cordially and
faithfully yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
REPLY OF HARVEY.
Colonel Harvey's reply was as fol
lows:
january 16, 1912.
MY dear Governor Wilson:
Thank you sincerely for your mos
Handsome letter. can only repeat whai
/ said before: that there Is no particle
OF personal rancor or resentment LEFT
in me. / beg you TO believe that
have not said one word to anybody o.
criticism Of you.
Il have TO print q word OF expiana-
ton to the Weekly's readers, but 4
win be the briefest possible
VERY truly yours.
GEORGE HARVEY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31

GOSSIP FROM
TALLAHASSEE
CURRENT NEWS AT THE STATE
cAPfTAL-oovERNoR IS AGAIN
At HIS OFFICE AFTER ATTEND.
ING KEY WEST cELEsRATloN.
spsstsl 90 Ths Journal


Tallahassee. Jan. 30.-Leon Camp
No. 2. Woodmen Of the World. held q
very interesting meeting last nlgns
which was largely attended. This
camp Is the next oldest camp OF Wood
men in the state. Last night there
were four new members to be ln1tla-
ted. among whom were Hon. W. v.
Knott sta9e treasurer, and Rev. DR..
Adcock. pastor Of the First Baptist
church Of Tallahassee. These pros
pective limitations drew large at
tendance Of the members both rom
Leon Camp No. and from Tallahas-
see Camp No. 4e0. as well ~ NUM-
Der OF visitors from out Of town lodges.
Hon. ". r. Dorman. OF Suwannee
eosssfv. was 4 prominent visitor at the
meeting ana responded to call for a
speech. He delivered very me talk
ana wa8 heartily applauded by the
cannu. His address showed he was
thoroughly posted on the order and
that he was an enthusiastic Wood
ST. Johns Episcopal church Of this
city had & large class for confirmation
Sunday morning, there being nine who
were confirmed by Bishop Edwin g,
Weed, bishop OF the northern diocese
Governor GiIehriBt returned yestsr-
day after an absence Of ten days IN
which he attended the Key West eeIe
bration and visited Tampa. and other
points IN the state
Several of the cabinet officers will
1eavs tomorrow to spend day at the
Orange County Fair at Orlando Com
missioner McIAn has already gone
down.
Hon. Robert McfIarnee, Of Jackson
Vile, Is among the prominent attor-
neys Ia the city on official business
today.
afternoon and appeared before the sd .
preue court to argue an important
case up for hearing He viii again
appear tomorrow before the court on
another case he reports himself and
family IN fine health and pleasantly
situated IN their new home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
Knees Became Stiff


Five Years Of Severe HI10tassla kI0isl
The cure of Henry J. Goldsteins 1a
Barton Street. Boston, Mass, Is aEloths
er victory by Hoods Sarsapariila-
This great medicine has succeeded in
many cases where others have utterly
failed. Mr.. Goldstein says: suf-
fered from rheumatism five years, It
kent me from business and caused exc
CIRCULATING pain. Ny knees would be-
come as sEifF as steel. tried many
medicines without relief, then took
Hoods Sarsaparilla. soon felt much
better, and now consider myself en-
firelv cured. ! recommend Hoods"
Get It today in usual LIQUID form. or
chocoIated tablets called SaESataDss
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ored, will be given reception in hon
or of Rev. G. W. sewell and wife. he
public is invited to attend. A nee
supper viii be served. The program
consists Of good talent. Father D. D.
Moore, DR.. F. H. Cummings, DR.. r B.
Jordan, e. Pickett. w. H. Campbell
Prof. Silket and wife will speak and
render musical selections. Aaron
Brown Is In charge of the affair. Mrs
G: KING VIII be the organist and two
OF the city church choirs will sing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31

any reply 60 make to the Kentucky
editors statement issued last night.
When asked for his reasons for MAX
ing no comment. the governor said:
II had hoped that they were self
evident
The governor then added: IT am
only sorry to have to have to regret
the friendship which. while u lasted. !
found interesting and enjoyable"
Asked if he did not mesn to say the
loss of friendship, the governor re-
piled that he preferred to have the
statement stand as hS had dictated it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31

attempts to destroy the houses with
their occupants among whom were
several important officials were not
successful. According to news
agency dispatch this morning, several
arrests were made and 1t is believed
the would-be assassins are among the
prisoners.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31

GOOD reputation Tor fOrfy The refreshing In
huence Of this like Natures inusncethe blood
bathed In the tonic which gives life the blood tho
vital es Of the body burn brighter and their increased
activity the tissue rubbish which has accumulated
during the winter.
Il chn and
Finally Golden Medical Discovery advertised Iook
chia sfterard
coming hack another boks and havs hd
Of
chIs before started take Golden
Medical Discovery"
DE-. Pferes's Pleasant Pellets ere fer nFsr Als. :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
GOV. WILSON REGRETS
FRIENDSHIP OF WATTERSON

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 30.-"The latest
statement OF Colonel Watterson adj
mits of no comment from me- said
Gov. woodrow Wilson today when a
newspaper man asked him If he had
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK?
Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney Trouble
and Never Suspect 1t.


Nature warns you VIII e the
track of health is not clear. Kid
ney and bladder troubles compel |
you to pass water often during the
day and get up many times during
the night.
Unhealthy kidneys cause lumbago. rheunna-
tism, catarrh Of the bladder, pain or dull ache
in the back, Joints or muscles, at times have
headache or Indigestion, as time passes YOU
may have sallow complexion. puffy or dark
circles under the oy es, sometimes feel a.
though you have heart troubleb may have
plsny or ambition but no strength. get weak
and lose flesh.
II such conditions are permitted to continue.
serious results are sure to follow Brights
disease, the very worst form of kidney trou-
Die, may steal upon you.
prcvalency OF Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarming In
crease and remarkable prevalency Of kidney
common diseases that prevail, they are almost
the last recognized by patient and physi-
clans. who usually con tent Themselves with
doctoring the effects, hile the original DISEASE
constantly undermines the system.
II you feel that your kidneys ara the cause
taking Or. Kiimer'B Swamp Root. the great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy, because -
soon as your kidneys improve they viii help
the other organs to health.
II you are already convinced that Swamp
Root 10 what you need. you can purchase the
all drug stores. Don't make any mistake but
remember the name. Or. KilEners Swamp
Root. and the address. BinghaLnton, N. z,
which you will md on every bottle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
BOMBS ARE THROWN AT
RESIDENCE OF VIcERoY

London, Jan 3o.-Bombs were
thrown early this morning at the resi-
dences of the vieeroy and the COM
manding general at Tientsin but the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
Are the Fly and MOSQUITO DangerOuS2 S

them food and poon with typhoid and choe The mosquito with
hiOod
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Sample Bottle Sent Frec.

EDITORIAL NOTICES ei Of
letters received from and found
that advised
of
uornrena
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Tonight at Mt Moriah church. col
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campaign.
Executives which
all
the
to o
privilege OF
WIN. w. FLOURNOY.
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TO GIVE RECEPTION TO
REV. SEWELL AND WIFE
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The Harvey Wilson
Letters Made Public

(censInuea Lon Pahe onel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-31
Another Figts
in Lawrence;
One Man Dead

lcontlnusd from FIRST Pass.)
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Endorsed Bv Railroad Men.

When 1 had the honor to address
the Jacksonville Board OF Trade, q
year or two ago, there sat close 6y me
as I, spoke that courteous gentleman
and able railway ofacial, Mr.. w. ".
Finley, president of the Southern rail-
way. When had finished Mr. Finley
was called upon to speak. and had
the qualification of hearing him in
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
TOBACCO FOR WOMEN

The stress of midsummer cam paigning has been enlivened by dis. cussion of the question of smoking for women. Mrs Woodrow Wilson says that she disapproves of the practice. She has been confused by many people with Mrs. Wilson Woodrow. cousin and magazine writer, who approves of such use of the weed
 The celeri,y with which Mrs Will son has felt is necessary to step on this story suggests that the politi- cians may have seen dynamite lying in this seemingly innocuous issue.
 The reading public learned many years ago, through Ouida's novels and other literary fodder. that cigar cite smoking has long had the sane ton oi the most aristroeratic higher ups of Europe Among the so-called Upper classes" of the old world. the use of tobacco by women awakenS no more remark than n low -nceked dress
 Yet when the same thing happens in corresponding circles in our coun. try. the thing somehow strikes the average sort of people as foreign exotic, and un.American. When our dhchcsses of dollars gather at q restaurant table or steamship sa. loon. while enjoying the dreamy and delcctable weed. curiosity seeker, will natten their noses against the window pane as if an orang outanp from the wlds of Borneo were be ing exhibited,
 And yet essentially. every argu, ment that sanctions the use of 10. bacco by men applies to women with equal force it promotes SO ciability. gives a mild stimulus io conversation. and mental action soi,ens asperliies. just the same a, with men. Physically the re. suits are no worse than those gencr,
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
THE PARTY THAT
 HAS MADE GOOD

There IS one party in the United States that has been tested and has proved it's capacity. No one who passed through the hard tifpes of the last Democratic administration can ever forget the general business dis tress of that period. and the lack of employment for millions of skilled and industrious workers. In the middle oi that calamitous term of four years elections began to go overwhelmingly against the Demo cratic party. and it was put out of power in 1897 For the next thirteen years the Republicans had control of all branches of the government
 an unusual evidence of the conf dcncc and satisfaction of the people
 In the election of lSo6 the Repubii- can party promised to replace ad- versiiy and administrative failure with prosperity and competent gov ernment The pledge has been SO