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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
THURSDAY. MARCH 2. 1915.
Pensacola Centennial Would
Be Representative

Pensacola is up and doing in an early
effort to have the centennial of the pur
chase of Florida celebrated in that city IN
1919 with great exposition. According
to the rights as recorded in history Pensa-
cola has the prior claim. The proceedings
leading up to the cession by Spain of the
territory to the United States took place
in Pensacola in 1919. Senator Bryan has
introduced in congress a resolution adopt
ed by the last Florida legislature recitlng
the facts of history that the first American
government in Florida was established at
Pensacola in 1919, and that the first legls-
1ative council was held there. Senator
Bryan is asking that the national govern
mSnt encourage the proposed centennial
observance. Pensacola has the call, and the
Reporter-Star does not object to Pensa-
cola's having a celebration, but it must be
admitted even by Pensacola herself that
celebration in that city would lack many
essentials of being truly representative OF
the greater and richer-the peninsular por-
tion-of Florida. Such celebration should
be held in the very heart of the peninsular,
where environment as well the spirit of the
twentieth century Florida would be most
typical.-Orlando Reporter-Star.
The Journal cannot admit the contention
made by Mr.. Reese. Pensacola is both the
oldest and the most modern city in the
state There is no Florida town which has
attracted the attention during the past two
years that Pensacola has attracted. No
other city in Florida, during the past eigh-
teen months has received so much public
ity, unsolicited, as has been given Pensa-
cola through the press of the country.
Pensacola's historical claims as the Flor
ida centennial city are too many to appear
in a short editorial, so for the benefit of the
student of history, The Journal will in a
few days begin the publication of historical
facts in regard to the part that this city
has played in Florida history, for the bene-
fit Of its readers
The news columns of The Journal, recit-
ing daily as they do the development of the
city, the attention Pensacola is attracting
throughout the United States, and the dis
tinguished visitors and prominent business
men who are constantly visiting this port
should give Mr.. Reese and others inter
ested, all the evidence needed, regarding
Pensacola's present claim as the centennial
city of Florida
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
NEW SMACK WILL
GO TO SEA TODAY

At an early hour today the newly
purchased smack Virginia, of the E.
E. Saunders & Company's fleet, will
start for the snapper banks on her
maiden trip from this her new home
port Forty tons of ice We're stored
aboard the largest of fishing vessels
here yesterday and everything was
ready last night for an early start.
Capt. Cooney will be at the helm, it
is stated, when the Virginia gets
away today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Pensacola's Strategical Importance
Being Proven


Being Proven
The arrival of Mr.. Louis McH. Howe,
private secretary to Franklin D. Roosevelt,
assistant secretary of the navy, and OF Rear
Admiral Grant of the submarine Hot1lla, IN
Pensacola on the same day is significant OF
the strategical Importance of this harbor
and goes far towards proving the impor-
lance of this port, particularly at this time,
when the country is facing crisis in its
history
The fact that the navy department has
plans for the rapid development Of the avia
ton station, and will greatly enlarge the
area now used for the maneuvers, is signifi-
cant of the important part that this port IS
to play in the development of the prepared
ness program of the United States govern
ment, and the visit of Mr. Howe, as we'll as
the visit of Rear Admiral Grant, with other
prominent men of the service who have Wis
tied the city during the past few months,
argues more effectively than could any
thing else, as to the value of Pensacola,
should there be war.
During the regime of Secretary Won
Never he denied Pensacola's claim as one
of Americas important naval bases. But
time has proven the contentious made by
Pensacolians at that time in regard to this
harbor, and the opinion of the naval board
in regard to Pensacola's natural advan-
tages and strategical position in case of
war, is evidenced in the increasing interest
of the navy and army in Pensacola and its
possibilities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Many Visitors In
The City

AS an evidence of the increasing travel
to Pensacola at this time and the number
of distinguished persons who are visiting
Pensacola this winter, may be noted the
names which appear each day in the news
papers, where social courtesies are ex-
tended.
At one of the very recent large functions
of the winter there were present nearly one
hundred out-of-town guests.
Pensacola is steadily growing as a re
sort, and this winter has been particularly
noted for the prominent persons who have
visited this city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Export Business On
The Increase

With eighteen million superficial feet of
timber and lumber, more than $4,000 bar
rels of rosin, more than $4,000 bales of cot
ton, over 1000 tons of steel billets, and over
5000 oak slaves, with a valuation of ST.
100000, and with a total of $40 tons of
coal handled through this port in February,
Pensacola is coming into its own again as
an export centre
Those in position to know predict that
these figures will be almost doubled, once
the improved facilities for handling coal
are in commission, and this will be in a
very short time.
With the increased facilities that this
port will enjoy in few months, nothing
can retard the growth of the city, but the
lack of enterprise of Pensacola citizens,
themselves.
Men from other cities recognize these
facts. Let every Pensacolian, then, rouse
himself to the Importance of not only be
lieving in his town himself but making
others believe in it, thereby interesting out
side capital in its development.
The fail Of one Garrison does not make
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
CITY DISBURSES
A LARGE AMOUNT

Yesterday was the regular pay day
for the city in all departments and
thousands of dollars were disbursed
during the day. The pay rolls were
prepared the day before and the
mayor and commissioners spent the
greater part of yesterday signing
checks for the several departments,
having the checks ready for distrib-
ution early in the afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
May Mean Two Things

injured in a Race Against WalP'
is the heading in Miami paper, re-
ferring to an auto collision with a
stone wall. This might aptly express
the sentiment of the Tampa papers in
regard to those candidates opposing
Perry Wall for senator.-Orlando Re-
porter-Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

Proper Treatment for BilIiOusness.
For long time Miss Lula Shelton,
Churchville, N. Y, was bilious and
had sick headache and dizzy spells.
Chamberlain's Tablets were the only
thing that gave her permanent relief.
Obtainable everywhere.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

"Why should we await the wishes of
America" asks the Cologne Volkszeitung,
"and postpone another jolly submarine
WARP" Why, indeed? On with the dance,
let Joy be unconhned and an iron cross to
him who next browns the largest number
of helpless non-combatants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Strange Happenings

Strange things never cease to hap
pen. Knott, the most silent and pas
sive of men, has challenged Wood, the
most vociferous, for Tint debate.
The stone the builders rejected may
yet become the corner stone of the
edice.-Orlando Reporter-Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
case of Sneculation-

Case of Speculation
Wonder if the politicians will allow
the next Legislature to pay those long
overdue Indian war claims held by
South Floridians? Or will they con-
tinue to hold the state under the
stigma of dishonesty Tampa
Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
FOR sHERIFF.

] hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office Of Sheriff of Escambia County
subject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary Of June 9Th next. If nominated
and elected to this important office,
pledge the people that shall earnestly
and consistently employ every means at
my command to bring about the abolish
ment of the fee system in Florida. From
time to time, ! shall present through the
columns Of The Journal for the consid-
GRAFTON Of the voters. other reforms in
the conduct Of the Sheriff s office which
shall put into effect. II ] am entrusted
with same by the people.
w 81 kIT,REE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
County Fair Movement

County Fair MOyement--
The movement for county fairs is
spreading all over Florida and few
years hence there viii not be coun-
ty in the state without an annual ex-
position of its resources. Pasco is the
latest to get in line. At Zephyrhills
one day last week the Pasco county
Fair Association was organized and a
fun corps of officers elected. This en-
thusiasm for fairs is a mighty good
sign Of a progressive people.-Lake-
land Telegram.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
STATE PRESS ON
FLORIDA FEATURES
Our Fish Markets

Our Fish Markets
Florida is one of the great, if not
the greatest, fish producing states in
the union. Our waters can be made to
yield an abundant and healthful sup
ply of food. There is much that is
attractive about fish, and in catching
one. A man with a good string Of
fish is usually proud of himself as
he carries his trophies home. But our
fish markets-what of them? Any
old place will do. A few chunks of
ice are thrown carelessly in window,
perhaps zinc lined, and not always
so, and few fish tossed over the ice.
There is no system or order.-Talla-
hassee Democrat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
% 80 COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for City Commissioner; subject 70 the
action Of the city primary. and win ap-
preciste the support OF all city voters
GEO. II. HINRICHs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONSTABLE, DISTRICT NO. TWO.
I hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Constable. District Ne
2. subject to the action of tho Demo
cratic primary June 9Th, 1915. Your SUP
port VIII be appreciated.
w. II. KYLE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
New Grapefruit

New UfapeIrult-
George w. Meares, one of the oldest
and most capable and experienced
citrus fruit growers in Florida,
brought to the Independent Office to-
day a naval notwithstanding
never before known. It was a fine
specimen of good size and color, and
was of pronounced naval type. Mr..
Meares said that he had shown the
growers and none of them had ever
grapefruit to many experienced
seen anything like it.-St. Petersburg
Independent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

Now Roosevelt has another anti-Wilson
issue-race suicide. 1t was a Wilson fed
eral district attorney who dismissed the
case against Mrs. Sanger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

To the Voters Of Escamhla County:
[ respectfully submit my candidacy
for nomination as Tax Assessor in the
coming primary.
make this announcement with a full
appreciation Of the honor to be con-
Terred, and the responsibility attached to
TINS ONCE, and earnestly solicit your
support.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Death to Fee System

One of the many things to be thank
full for: FINS viii be attached to the
career of the official fee system when
the legislature meets again. That's
nervy prediction, but we believe it
is coming true" Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
CADE 8. sHAcKELFoRp.
FOR JUDGE fsT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

To the Democratic voters of the First
judicial Circuit Of Florida: I wish to
that ] am a candidate 10 sue
coed myself as Judge of the First judi
olal Circuit Of Florida. The endorse
ment for this position viii he made By
the Democratic voters at the primary
election to be held IN June Of this year.
desire and will appreciate the votes
and support of all the Democratic voters
within the circuit
Respectfully
a @. CAMPBELL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

The Grand Duke Nicholas appears to
have found the taking of Mush pretty
soft job.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Trammen's Silence

Governor Trammell has not been
heard from since Senator Bryan's
Jacksonville speech; that was enough
to put a quietus on the governor for
a spell.-Orlando Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office Of sheriff. subject Ia
the action Of the Democratic primary.
I promise. If elected, 70 administer the
duties Of the office in a fair and Inn
partial manner, treating one and all
alike. JAS. c. VAN PELT,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office Of County Commissioner
from District number 4 subject to the
action Of the Democratic party. I be-
Iieve I'm good roads and safeguarding the
interests Of the county.
L. W. HARDY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
FRANK T.. WILDE.

7 hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for election to the office Of Justice
Of the Peace, Second District, Eseambia
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary. ] consider this an
Importance Office, and VIII endesver to
conduct Il with dignity, honesty, and
imparuahty. ] solicit your influence and
your vote.
rorYNr 4-pruzrRNv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

! hereby announce myself candidate
for county commissioner from district No.
4, subject TO the action Of the Demo
cratic primary. II elected VIII endeavor
to have adopted some systematic man
ner Of road building as well as conduct
ing other county business.
WAITER B. NALHGNs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Census of Enemies

Census of Enemies
If a man wishes to take a census
Of his enemies, just let him run for
an Office and he will quickly find out.
Gainesville Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
ZOE eLERk OF elReuIT COURT

hereby announce myself s candidate
for the Office Of Clerk az tire Circuit
Court, subject to the action Of the Dem
ocraue primary Your support wiz be
appreciated.
JOEL FRAZIER.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

Boiling Over -
The political pot is almost boiling
over.-St. Petersburg Independent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

The Russians are not so strong for Pro-
llibition that they would refuse to take Err
zerun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Working Overtime

Petty politicians are working over
time these days.-Columbus (Ga.)
Leader.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
FOR JUSTICE OF The PEACE.

I hereby announces myself a candidate
Tor Justice Of the Peace az District No
,, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary. I promise faithful ser
vice if elected
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
Big Realty Deal

Big Realty Deal
One of the biggest deals made in
Winter Haven property recently was
closed Saturday, when an entire brick
block changed hands, the considera-
ton being reported as $4,000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

I hereby announce myself n candidate
for County Commissioner from District
No. T. subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary. If elected I will en-
deayor to adopt some systematic man
mer OF road building
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from District
No 4, subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primary and solicit the vote and
support o. All Democrats.
j. Il. wIGGINs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
ThirtE Vie Highway-

= MY
The board Of county commissioners
of Leon county on MondsE received
bids for the construction of thirty
miles Of the Dixie highway through
that county, for which bonds * the
amount Of 100000 I've been .agssEiss,
Lakeland Telegram
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

hereby announce my eandidacv a.
county commissioner from District No. 8.
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary, June 6. Your vote viii be
appreciated E. WARD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
JOEL FRATER.

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, NO. 5,
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for county commissioner from District
No. >, subject TO the Democratic prina
ry. I believe ID good roads and bridges
and ia safeguarding the taxpayers In
terest by the strictest possible economy.
r. ID. AfcCURDY,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

FOB COUNTY COMMISSIONER, NO, 4
for County Commissioner from District
No. Z. subject TO the action Of the DEM
ocratic primary. June s. II elected Will
endeavor TO discharge all duties to the
best interest Of all concerned.
II. L. PIERCE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

hereby announce myself candidate
Tor County Tax Assessor. subject to the
action of the Democratic primaries.
voters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
A. Fl. D'ALEMBERTE.

I hereby announce myself q candidate
for Tax Assessor for Escambia County
subject TO the action Of the Democratic
primaries Having been appointed to the
TO getting the books in shape for this
year and | solicit the support Of ali
Democrats.
Respectfully.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
THos. w. HARRIS.

To the Democratic Voters Of Escambla
County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the position of County Commissioners for
District No. in the Democratic Primary
to be held June 8, 1915, and respectfully
solicit your consideration and support for
my candidacy. Precincts Nos. IA, IS, 30
and "a.
GUS A. soDERLIND
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

FoR. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, NO. 2.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner from District No.
2 II elected will give the business OF
the county strict attention. | win APP
preciate the support Of All.
EUGENE P. ROCH
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. NO.

SNf'"i' S'S'SlNEns W. .
/ hereby announce my candidacy as
covering precincts ], 2, 3. 3. "a. %, 30.
81 I believe that good roads and good
schools go hand in hand and viii work
70 that end; also win safeguard the tax
payers interests in every way. Will
appreciate your vote
TFIO5 " EgAPpTe
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

WILLIE 1. MORGAN, JR.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

The fall Of one Garrison does not make
a war
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02
FoR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR.

JOHN I. FREEMAN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

Adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-03-02

GUS A. soDERLIND
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
SOCIAL GOSSIP

A merry crowd of friends and
neighbors gathered at the home oil
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eichler, just
north of this city, Friday evening
The party was a complete surprise
to Mr.. and Mrs. Eichler and was ia
remind them that ere long they would
be gone from the neighborhood but
not forgotten.
The evening was spent in games
after which delicious luncheon was
served, the guests having brought
well-filled baskets. Mr.. and Mrs
Eichler were presented with a beau
tiful present.
Those present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. O. d. Wagner, Mr..
and Mrs. Dell Grimm, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Sielschott and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. %.
f. Miesse, Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Beou-
CHER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lew
Findly and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
Flick, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miesse, Mr..
and Mrs. Lohmer Miller and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Domer Beougher
and family, Mrs. Clyde Dutton and
family, Mrs. Amanda Eichler, Will
lam Beougher and family, Clarence
Eichler, Ray Snyder, Herbert Grimm,
Glen Miesse, Walter Swathwood.
Next week Mr.. and Mrs. Eichler
will move to the Bert Mowry farm,
east of Celina.
For calks use Hanford's Balsam.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
MEANING OF REPUeLIcANIsM

There is an expression in Ex-senator
Forakers book, so it is said, for we have
not seen the book yet, to the effect that
nobody these days understands what re-
publicanism means. Our friend is too
expansive in his views. He may speak
for himself but not for US. We are the
one person who can define republicanism.
1t is quite necessary for people to know
if they intend to be republicans. There
is so much dilapidated and adulterated
stuff branded with the republican label
that it is almost enough to make a man
sick.
1t has become so that what every man
wants is republicanism and everyone who
doesn't agree with him is a democrat,
or worse if possible. And so, republican
ism is made up, according to these people,
of policies and schemes and spoils of Off
ice Now republicanism has got no more
to do with policy than religion has to do
with a rattle. Men who make political
tests of policy are perfectly ignorant of
what policy means. Some think a pro-
tective tariff is republicanism, but some
of the most intelligent republicans in this
town are for free trade. And a similar
situation may be noted with respect to
all policies.
Now this is what republicanism means:
\ generous Interpretation of the consti-
tuition, in order to reach moral ends. If
Mr.. Foraker, whom we hold in highest
esteem, does not accede to this definition.
he refers to himself as well as to the gen
erality of people, whom he says nobody
knows what republicanism is these days.
The remark is quite true when it re-
lates to himself and others.-Ohio State
Journal, Republican.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

continue TO be lenient lie ought to-
Back of the inability to get 1916 tags lies
one OF the dirtiest scandals that has ev-
er come to light in officials circles of
Ohio. Under the law, It Is the duty of
Secretary of State Hildebrant to award
the contract for supplying the state with
automobile tags Instead OF inviting bids
as his predecessor had done, Hildebrant
made a private contract with a personal
friend. Wiekine, who, al the time, was
holding a state office, that of state SEN
ator. which rendered him ineligible to
contract with the state, Waving aside
this known inehgibiliy, iildebrants
friend took the contract Furthermore,
the man who was given the contract Is
not a manufacturer of tags so he took
the contract into New York state and
sub-let it to a tag manufacturer at a
price that gave him a fine proyit without
turning his hand. The New York concern
was not equipped to properly Il con-
tract and has been unable to supply the
tags according to the terms Of the con-
tract. The tags they have furnished are
very inferior in thickness of material and
in the enameling and do not come up to
the specifications i'm other particulars
Knox county owners Of automobiles who
have been unable to get tags and thus
render themselves liable to prosecution for
running their machines without them,
can blame Secretary of state Hlldebrant
If any trouble comes to them