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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
FREEDOM OF THE
PRESS A MYTH
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Among the planks which go to
make up the platform OF Hon. W. v.
Knott, the first public announcement
of which was carried in yesterdays
issue of the Florida Metropolis, is
one which will doubtless be met with
satisfaction by every newspaper pub
Usher in the state as well as by that
vast number of people wig believe
in free speech and an uhmuzzled
press. 1t is a fact that cannot be
disputed that F1orida's newspapers
are muzzled as no other newspapers
in the United States, and that as a
result the papers are forced to sup
press much of the news and happen
ings of the day that the public is
justly entitled to and has every rea-
son to expect.
Under a recent decision of the su-
preme court at Tallahassee, the daily
and weekly publications are placed
in most peculiar and unwarranted
position. If there was ever a need
for a revision Of the libel laws of any
state that need is in Florida today.
One of the first things that should
be taken up by the legislature Of
next year should be revision of these
laws which now permit the criminal,
the faIir and forger and what-nots to
poster and hamper the publication of
a newspaper with legitimate aims and
purposes. Florida newspapers have
long realized this need, but not until
the recent decision of the supreme
court above referred to that this need
was driven into the minds of publish
ers and the public generally in a
forceful manner.
Mr.. Knott says in his platform:
'1 am in favor of the freedom of
speech and the largest liberty of the
press. Our existing libel laws as ap-
piled to the press and interpreted by
our courts are too restrictive" He
declares that in the event of his cleo
ton as governor he will urge upon the
legislature the necessity for the en-
actnent of libel laws giving to the
press absolute liberty of publication
when made in the public interest and
without malice.
The Metropolis sincerely hopes that
every candidate for governor will view
the situation as does Mr.. Knott and
that each and every one of them will
declare themselves on the subject of
freedom of the press" No man who
is not in sympathy with laws which
would give the newspapers the right
to print call the news that's fit to
print" should receive the endorsement
of Florida Democrats, for~he would be
in sympathy with suppressing one of
the guarantees of the federal consti-
tuition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
Good Looking But Dumb
AS An Oyster.

King Retsyo, Monarch of the Apa-
lachicola carnival, which takes place
March 2, and 4, is unique old
fellow, to say the least of his ma
jesty. Not only has he taken his
name from the sea, but he has had
his portrait painted and Is sending
his picture broadcast to let the world
know not only that he is good to look
upon, but that he comes of family
long celebrated in the history of Flor
ida-the Bivalve family, which has
done more to make old Apalach ia
nous than any other family which
has ever settled there.
King Retsyo for long time kept
his mouth shut so close that nobody
could get him to open 1t unless they
got him pretty hot, and in spite of
the fact that he was more or less
popular Apalachicola canned him for
a while. Suddenly the people of that
section seem to have wakened to a
realization of what King Retsyo has
meant to them, and now that he has
come out his shell and is advertising
to the world the fact that he is good
sport in season, they are painting his
pictures and serving him up to the
public on the half shell.
Here's to you King Retsyo. May
your tribe increase in the waters of
old Apalach.
Here's to you King Retsyo. May
public on the half shell.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
The Spirit of the
Florida Press.

The Lynn Haven Tribune, edited by
Mrs. Clara B. Roth, is one of the
ablest publication in the state, and its
editorial page is always interesting.
Mrs. Roth is poet, and now and then
bit of clever verse from her pen
finds its way to one of the magazines.
In the current issue of the Tribune
the following prose poem from her pen
appears:
The newspaper is the brother of
toll, the inspiration of the hopeless,
the right arm of the needy, the cham
pion of the oppressed, the conscience
Of the criminal, the epitome of the
worlds comedy and tragedy. It's
responsibility Is infinite. It is the
dynamic force of public opinion, a
builder of happiness, a trail blazer
OF prosperity, the hands of the clock
of time, the voice Of civilization.
Florida's future undoubtedly lies in
her fecund acres, her abundant rains,
her sunny smile, but give to the Flor
ida press the credit of heralding
those facts. Florida's newspapers are
the voice Of the NOW, the incarnate
spirit of the times, Lord of the things
that are and the prophet of things
that are to be.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
fEATHE2

United States Department of Agricul-
ture, Weather Bureau.
CHARLES F. MARVIN, Chief.
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Pensacola, Fla, Feb. %, 1916.
Pensacola's Temperature Data.
Highest on record for February, 70
degrees.
Lowest on record for February, 7
degrees.
Day temperatures in February
usually rise to 81 degrees.
Night temperatures in February
usually fall to A8 degrees.
Highest temperature yesterday, IS
degrees.
Lowest temperature yesterday, so
degrees.
PensacOla's Rainfall Data.
Total rainfall this February to Z p.
m. yesterday, 1.08 inches.
Deficiency to January 31st, 2.32
inches.
Normal rainfall for the month Of
February, 4.49 inches.
Rainfall for "a hours ending z p.
IN. yesterday, D inch.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

improvement, Columbus, Ca; theatre
building, Miami, Fla.
CONSTRUCTION contract have been
awarded as follows:
|Bank building to be remodeIed,
Vicksburg, Miss; factory building, Co
lumbus, Ca; paving, Clearwater, Fla;
garage building, Pensacola, Fla;
school building, Columbia, S. c.; street
improvement, Bessemer, Ala; wharv
improvement, Bessemer, Alabama;
wharves, Augusta, Ga.
Industrial plants viii be establish
ed as follows:
Cotton compress, McDonough, Ga;
box factory, Gulfport, Fla; brick and
lumber plants, West Point, Miss;
knitting mill, BowersviIle, S. c.;
screen factory, East Point, Ga; lum-
Der plants, Point Washington, Fla,
and Stokes, S. c.; woodworking plant,
Zolfo. Fla; dairy, Savannah, Ga"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
OLD STEVENSON LETTERS
BRING FANCY PRICES

New York, Feb. 22.-Admirers of
Robert Louis Stevenson, noted today
with interest the prices paid for auto
graphed letters of Stevenson in the
sale here of the collection of letters
owned by Mrs. Salisbury Field, of
Santa Barbara, Cal. Mrs. Field in
herited the collection on the death of
her mother, who was the authors
wife.
The top price of yesterdays sale
waT $3.50 which was paid for an I'M
published letter to Stevenson's mother
in 1881 in which he mentions that he
was paid only 500 for his 'sVfrgini-
bue Puerisque.'s' The letter brought
$50 more than the price paid for the
original work.
A letter TO Stevenson's father, in
which the author said that he vas
going to write Treasure Island
brought 1925. The sum of S167.5o
was paid for a letter to Stevehson's
parents IN which the author wrote
that he had been offered "A hundred
pounds hundred jingling, tingling
golden minted quid," for Treasure
Island"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
PUT STOMACH IN
FINE CONDITION
SAYS INDIGESTION RESULTS
FROM AN EXCESS OF HYDRO
CHLoRIC ACID.

Undigested food delayed in the
stomach decays, or rather ferments
the same as food left in the open air,
says noted authority. He also
tells us that Indigestion is caused by
Hyper-acidity, meaning, there is an
excess of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach which prevents complete di-
gestion and starts food fermentation.
Thus everything eaten sours in the
stomach much like garbage sours IN
can, forming acrid fluids and gases
which initiate the stomach like a toy
balloon. Then we feel a heavy, Iumpy
misery in the chest, we belch up gas,
we eructate sour food or have heart
burn, flatulence, water-brash or nau-
sea.
He tells US to lay aside all digestive
aids and instead, get from any phar-
macy four ounces of Jad Salts and
take tablespoonful in a glas of wa
ter before breakfast and drink while it
is effervescing and furthermore, to
continue this for a week. While re-
lief follows the first dose, it is impor-
tant to neutralize the acidity, remove
the gas-making mass, start the liver,
stimulate the kidneys and thus pro-
mote a free flow of pure digestive
juices.
Jads Salts is inexpensive and is
made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia and
sodium phosphate. This harmless
salts is used by thousands of people
for stomach trouble with excellent re-
suits.=AdY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
BLACK BICYCLE IS
FOUND ON STREETS

Some one who forgot to ride his
fine wheel home may rest assured it
is in safe hands, and that it can be
had for the asking by applying to the
sheriff's office. The wheel is fine
black one, and the name of Francis
Myers on one part Of it. Should this
be the owners name, or should this
lead to its Identification and location,
information leading to the recovery
viii be furnished the owner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

Lovat fraser, in an editorial IN the
London Daily Mail, is urging more
diplomatic activity to create discon-
tent and revolution in Austria and
the Southern German states against
''Prussianism," declaring that the
Prussians are not Germans, but Huns
and Slovaks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

Charles M. Schwab makes an in
spring speech on profit-sharing. To
one captain he gave bonus of ST.
100000; to another 100000. The
nlunition maker gives Liberty its
muscle to make the fight against
tyranny. Mr.. Schwab preserves his
sanity by telling jokes on himself.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

Under Elihu. Roots leadership the
Republican party will not shake the
fist and point the finger. It stands
for the relief of the Belgium, and put
in office win move in armed force be
cause we are bound to the task by
treaty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

Huerta as the ideal of the RepubI-
can party must inspire young men to
noble action. In Madero's breast
burned a passion for human liberty,
and Huerta sent Madero out to be
shot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

"There are only two men in the
world whom he president Wilson)
fears-Emperor William and myself, I"
said Colonel Roosevelt. Which one
viii the Bull Moosers nominate on
that platform2
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
TWO PATIENTS OFF
FOR INSANE ASYLUM

Two white men who had been con-
fined in the county jail, and VINO were
examined yesterday as to their men
tai condition, were adjudged insane
by a commission, and this morning,
in custody Of Attendant f. LANCE,
from the asylum who arrived yester-
day, the unfortunates win be taken
to the institution at Chattahoochee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
SECTIONS 4 AND 5 OF COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NOT IN.
ACCORD WITH DEMOCRACY.
THEY INVADE THE SACRED REALM OF RELIGION FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE
AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND SHOULD Be RESGMDED,
SAYS GOVERNOR PARK TRAMMHl.

SAYS GUVtRhUR PAM lMhIAELL
soggeiqg t that e tie STATE
ing on next Thursday substitute provisions for Sections
as a s s @S G5e2 e sR the Democrats of the
@ Is Bss5 as : s5ss;sd { d. :.s5
who 'sR a a S beno esss sa 9s s .s 9y i
nominees Democratic Party naiona state t and n1t1
Ea5 - 9 PoR aS F oR IL Bk Y
II ok 4aR EE GE TH s not ASKING FOR "
G S as Believes fer 9T sZsEy Bsss. 13ds sp
the principles support nominees
sp6 I plainly and 3 p6 e 1hs P Sections Po sn
c sH a o TIE R y s4s RfSs5 P #
AN y F P5 BULL MOOSE AND
In registering he his party aHliatOn
pies Bsm0e Party fS S aHd sRs Ss fo the pn
Under Section he pledges himself the
with with oB1 E 7F S Socialists and members f ali ether excluded
Should teTs Be amy tRer tests "
e R more than this far binding them the nomi
INQUIRY mad @ q SVR Whether the P Bo F a
Ps s No S SE S F8R + 9 % SR Il PSB
Sections Resolution should be rended
When the author Of this resolution beyond sections
i59E EsT EFBFS - o6Ss
P P HG and grpy99s entirely out of harmony with Democratic
p E % E ct 9 e ega ss ssa pssss % s
time by National Conventions repeatedly
liberty and greatest possible Psdde@ 6 a and %
In preparing for the State Virginia early history
That the opinions Of the objects of civil government
powers opinion and to restrain the Profession Or
which once destroys ali religious liberty IS time enough & the
into e % .fr sS O n 70 when principles
profess by argument maintain THEIR OPINIONS IN
DIMINISH ENLARGE, AFFECT THEIR CAPACITIES"
These the words Of jefferson hf How do they With
DIMINISH CURTAIL DEMOCRATS CIVIL CAPACITIES?
party pledged a to h p6s as a adopted since 1886 "" ind the
of and privileges CITIZEN
"Condenning Unusual oaths!'" Cs64)
Constitutional liberty and individual rights" (186s)
"Fr the individual the largest liberty consistent with public ORDER
T separation Of church and for the sake alike civil and
ballot sSO
ballot fair count" (18s4)
"Sef government civil religious liberty" C8S8)
Individual liberty"
freedom freedom 1s96)
at not based the of the governed is
FREEPoM OF CONSCIENCE aoquiescenco will of the
u the people" Larger of the reserved Of the
quotations clearly seen
Of the Committee Resolution not in accord with Democratic principles
right to free ballot and are in themselves unusual test
The tests prescribed in these sections undemocratc they I'm
The constitutional provisions and the expressions Of jefferson quoted
i0ns S4' and ao 0u on the 0' n'n y e0o' the p0y back OF sec
Senator Bryan religious liberty
the American idea and the Democratic policy that
not traped upon aOgated upon any pretet
AND NOT MERELY FOR THE CITIZEN WHO MAY BE cANDIDATE
As candidate Senator Bryan properly enjoys the rights and
Of other DePc a y2tsr7 t. invade their religious liberty
science his religions liberty 3Hd freedom of ths ballot but is not for
believe Sections of
scfnded. - .
cPad ADVERTISEMENT 'i'i
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

america is for liberty" says Root.
Then how about paying Panama that
$25,0O0,000
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
FoR JupaE - IunlcIAI cIRcmr

To the Democratic voters OF the First
Judicial Circuit Of Florida: wish 70
announce that I am a candidate 20 sue
coed myself as Judge OF the First Judi
ciai Circuit OF Florida. The endorse
ment for this position win he made by
the Democratic voters az the primary
election TO be held In June on this year.
desire and VIII appreciate the votes
and support Of an the Democratic voters
within the circuit
Respectfully, Sd.
A q. CAMPBELL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

I hereby announce myself a candidate
/ FOR City Commissioner subject &c the
| action OF the city primary, and win ap-
preciats the support 81 all city voters,
| GEO. H HTNRICHS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
FoR JUSTICE OF the PEACE.

I hereby announce myself as a candl-
date for election 20 the Office OF Justice
Of the Peace, Second District. Escamhia
county. subject 20 the action OF the
Democratic primary. I consider this an
Importance Office and viii cndeavor to
conduct II with dignity honesty and
lInpartahty, ] solicit your influence and
your vote.
JOTTN r. FREEMAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

/ hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor County Tax Assessor. subject To the
action OF the Democratic primaries. Z
respectfully solicit the support 81 or
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
A. H. D'ALENIBERTH


I hereby announce myself q candidate
TOT Tax Assessor Tor Escamhia County.
subject 90 the action OF the Democratic
primaries. Having been appointed 60 the
uneNpired term. my time win be devoted
10 getting the books in shape for this
year, and ] solicit the support Of an
Democrats
Respectfully
CADE n STA r.Err-r E-oEn :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

I hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor the office OF sheriff, subject 20
the action 81 the Democratic primary.
promise. ~ elected, 20 administer the
duties OF the office IN q fair and iu4-
partial manner. treating one and all
alike. JAS. G. VAN PEIT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
FOB cLERk OF cIRcuIr- cnIIRr

] hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office or Clerk ~ the Circuit
Court subject to the action Of the DEM
ocratic primary Your support win be
appreciated
JOEL. FRAZIER
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

II the soup is thin, do not COM
plain-that fact may save your life.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
JOEL FRAZIER
FOR COUNTY coMMIssIoNFp No. !

! hereby announce myself a candidate
for county commissioner from District
NO. 8 subject TO the Democratic rrius-
and I'm safeguarding the tnvnaverp, in-
terest by the strictest posslbIe economy.
J. p. McCuRpY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

] hereby announce my eandidacv ag
county commissioner from District No g.
subject TO the action ~ tha penor1atfr
primary, June 6. Your vote win be
appreciated ~ wARp
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
FOP COUNTY 0OMhsteeroN,

FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, NO. e.
I hereby announce myself "a candidate
lot County Commissioner from nistrict
No. 4, subject TO the action ~ the Demo
cratic primary. II elected viii en-
deavor to adonf some svqtenatIe man
ner OF road building.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

J hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office Of County CommisHiouor
from District number & subject rs The
action OF the Democratic party 7 bee
lteve In good roads and safcnuardlnr the
interests Of the county.
T.. W. hardy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

hereby announce myself a. candidate
Tor county commissioner from district NO,
4 suhiect to the action Of the Demo
cratic primary. n elected i win endeavor
70 have adonted some systematic man
ner Or road huild'nr els well sc conduct
ing other county business. .#
MAITEE NJ NAL-LEnN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. NO. O.
herRv announce ms candidacy for
county COMMISSIONS from District No
3 II elected VIII give the business on
tho county strict attention win an.
preciate the support 81 8IL
EUGENE b ROCH.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-02-23
FoR couNTY commIssloNER- - -.

FOH COUNTY CORNERSTONE NO. 8.
hereby announce. nay candidacy aH
county oommis si0nerffrom District No
covering precincts l. q 3, b. o. 2E 80
II; believe that good roads ana good
schools SO hand in hand and viii work
re that end also win safeguard Tho taN-
payers. interests in every way VIII
appreciate your vote.
TH0g w IARRIe
The bee., 1916-11-28
MAMMA! DON'T YOU
SEE YOUR CHILD IS
SICK, CONSTIPATED
Look at Tonguel Move Pois-
ons From Liver and
Bowels at Once

Mother Your child isn't nat
urally cross and peevlsh. See il
tongue Is coated; this Is a sure
sign it's little stomach, liver and
bowels need IA cleansing at once.
When llslless, pale, feverisb,
full OF Guilds, breath bal, throat
sore, doesu't eat sleep or act nat
urally, has stomach.ach', dia'-
RI e remember, a gentle liver
and bowel cleansing should al
ways be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals "Osl,fornls
Srup of Figs fnr rh ldren's ills
give a tsasp?gc..l, sad in a few
hours ali tie io4' t., sour bic
aud fermentips food which is
clogged 10 the JOX1ls passes out
of the system. and you have q
vel aud pIs,ful child again. All
children love thus harmless, de-
liciOus "fruIt laxative" and it
never fails to effect a good en-
sida' cleansing. Directions for
babies, children of all sges and
grown ups aie plainly on the bot
III.
Keep it handy in your home.
A little given today saves a sick
child tomorrow, but get the geu-
uine. Aak your dIuRgist for a
50-cent ,ottle of "OIlIfornia
Syrup uf Figs," then look and
that ;;s is made by the Californis
Fly Syrup Co."
The bee., 1916-11-28
STOP PAIN! RUB OUT
NEURALGIA TORTURE
Instant Relief! Rub Neural
gia Pain From Your Face,
Head or Body With "St.
Jacobs Oil"

You are to be pitied-but re-
member that neurslya torture
and pain is the easiest thing ~
the world to stop. Pha'e dou'r
continue to suffer: its 40 need
Less. Get from your drugV ST the
smsll ,r'sl bottle of IS j cnh-
Oh;" ptur a little in your han'I
and gently rub the tender
nerve" or sore spot, and instant
yves. Immediatel,-all pain,
ache and soreness N gone.
IS. Jacobs Oil" conquers
pain-It is perfectly harmless
aud doesn't burn or discOlor the
skin. Nothing else gives reliei
80 quickly. j. never fails to sol
neuralgia pain instantly, whether
In the face, heal or anv part OF
the body. Don't sufferl
The bee., 1916-11-28
HIS FRIEND HURT;
He HELPED HIM
Injured Man Laughed When
Simple Treatment W a S
Suggested d, But He
Thanked His Com.
rade Later

Once upon a time word came to
Henry A. Voehl, Of Plaiufield, N.
j.. that q close friend had been In
jured. aud full Of anxiety he visited
the afiiIcted man, who was suffering
from . spralued ankle.
ut was 80 bad that the leg had
turned black, said Mr. Voehl IN re-
lAting the story II told hIm l
would have him out 10 . week and
he laughed at me. But 1 took him
bottle OF SloAn.s Linimsnt. that
night he put some on aud noticed
the ankle felt better. told him TO
use 1t every day, aud in three days
his ankle was practically we'll. In
four days he was working. He glad
ly admits that Sloan's Llniment
put hlm on bic feet"
SlOah's Linlment eau be obtained
~ all drug stores, 25c., SOC. aud $l.OO.
The bee., 1916-11-28
SHE LIKES TO
MOTHER PEOPLE

Ever meet a girl who liked to
"mother" everyone around' If not
get acquainted with one in "Going
Down to Molly'S" story in the
Christmas number of the Woman's
Home Companion. The writer says:
"The chair was the sort of chair
into which one sinks and sinks until
every bump and hollow or ones an
atomy has been softly adjusted to
meet its curves. The freight had
passed from flickeiing into steady
glow. Sounds of music and youth
ful voices and dancing feet came
from far away, and across the hearth
in the great wing chair sat the girl
who was a woman who mothered
Molly. Evidently she had the habit
of mothering. 1t was in her quiet
eyes, in her gentle ways, in her smile,
half laughing half tender. And yet
she was such a slip Of girl herself.
7 "How old are yon" Keneth asEe1.
"Twenty-four.' Another girl would
have laughed, coquettsd. She merely
took it for granted that he had some
good reason for asking, and told him.
"Molly was eighteen last month,
she added. 1t makes me feel much
older than twenty four to think Of
that
Twenty fourI He looked as
though he had heard good news,
Why the girl was absurdly young,
for all her mothering ways. he was
well past twenty-eight himseIf-and
he really must be going. When one
wanted to stay as much as he wanted
to stay now, it was quiet time to CO.