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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-30
By HON. JOHN B. JoSEs

IN r>.roraA To request this hastily
nrenared article il submitted For pub
Iieation In the special editio{f OF the
Journal as a slight testimonial OF my
admiration Of the character pf Frank
T.. Mayes and of my appreciation OF
his personal friendship
He loved and labored Tor Pensa-
cola, and not In vain. as the tide OF
her progress and prosperity steadily
increased wear by year from 1899 when
the Journal began publication to the
present: and much Of this ia attrtbu-
table to the accomplishment Of things
which he consistently supported with
great zeal and ability.
During the period Of reconstruction
following the Civil War the political,
economic and moral conditions in PEN
Sacola were SO deplorable as to become
nnbearabIe in the year 1884. when the
great majority Of white and some OF
the colored. citizens petitioned the
Florida legislature to enact law TO
Forfeit the, right to elect their own
officers and TO empower the governor
-4then Genera3 Perry, a citizen of Pen
sacola) to appoint seven commission
ers to govern the city. This form o.
government was provided for the city
in 1885, and the number of commits
sioners was subsequently Increased to
nine Time and the space allotted me
will not permit mention of the many
fine citizens who served as such COM
,nissioIserse or the splendid services
that the srendered the city and her
people. This form of government
continued until. 1893. and during it's
existence our population increased
from 1000 to 10000; numerous reforms
were perfected, many valuable inn
provements were made and the tide II
Pensacola's future prosperity and prog
ress began to rise. In 1893 the peo-
pie felt assured that they were secure
from the evils that government by
commissioners had, at the sacrifice OF
the precious privileges of local self
government, been created to eradicate,
and demanded the restoration of that
privilege, and in that yearHoy special
act of the legislature the franchise
was restored and the citizens were en-
powered to elect a mayor, eight COM
missioners, city clerk, treasurer, asa
SCISSOR, collector and marshal for the
government of the city. This simple
and satisfactory form of government
was abolished by the charter of 1895,
which with it's cumbersome machinery,
as it was variously amended in 1890
and at every subsequent session of
the legislature. provided for the gov
eminent OF the city unit; the existing
commission form was adopted in 1913.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-30
PAST AND PRESENT

establishment In 1905 of the white pri-
mary election system for the nomina-
ton of all candidates for city Offices.
Primary elections for the nominal
ton of all candidates for public Of
flee, from the president of the United
States down to city officials was a
policy that Frank L. Mayes brought
with him to Florida and which he con-
sistently, zea1ously and ably champion
ed. His labors in behalf of this policy
as much probably as any other influ-
ence were responsible for the white
primary election system in Pensacola.
Plaza Ferdinand VIII the beautiful
park bounded by government, Zarra-
gossa, Palafox and Jefferson streets
may be presented to exhibit some of
Pensacola's progress since the Jour-
nal was established. This Plaza had
always been the heart of Pensacola.
Originally 1t extended south to the
waters Of the bay. In and around it
was established during the Spanish re-
gime the church and all the public
buildings that existed in Pensacola
when Florida was acquired by the
United States. Here. on July p. 1921,
General Callava representing the Span
ish government surrendered to Cen
eral Andrew Jackson the keys and
archives of the city, when the royal
colors of Spain lowered and the Stars
and Stripes of our glorious republic
were hoisted.
In this Plaza Of it's present reduced
area, which for years remained unim-
proved and unsightly. serving as a
dumping place for street sweepings
and as a pasturage for stray animals,
many other of the great events in the
history of Pensacola transpired. This
,fto l.
advent of the commission government
in 1885, and was subsequently pro-
vided with one electric arc light,
earth or gravel walks, and a few rough
seats to accommodate persons seeking
rest. After the friends of Colonel w.
d. Chipley had erected therein the
granite monument that commentaries
his life and services. the first real
efforts were made to beautify and i'm
prove the Plaza. In reference to these
improvements the Journal of April Is.
1900 published the following:
1.-The board of public works have
pavements through the plaza on the
six different walks which lead through
that place.
The walks will be made Of rustic
stone and placed IL inches above the
level of the ground. They will be 6
feet wide. A walk II feet in width
will also be placed around the base
of the Chipley monument.
These improvements on the Plaza
will do much toward identifying it.
The board of public works. in. addition
to the above improvements, intends to
keep adding in the appearance of the
place as often as their finances will
permit, until it will be a pride and an
ornament to Pensacola
In 1899 the only street pavement
was on the portion of Palafox street
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-30

In some parts OF Austria, and espec-
tally in the hilly country towards Hunr
gary, there exists the extraordinary
custom Of eating arsenic, one of tina
most deadly poisons. There, howevet.
the peasants are so accustomed to it4
use that they are able to take huge
quantities without any harm. and they
asert that the remarkable beauty OF
their women folk is entirely due to the
constant drugging with arsenic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-30

The first institution for the indus
trial education of young women in the
United States was the Mississippi In
dustrial Institute ana College, estab-
lished at Columbus, Miss. in the early
80 Ht
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-30

Miscellaneous Jewelry
Gifts for all. Your choice
of anything in the jewelry
line at reasonable prices.
You'll be surprised at the
charming gift you can pur-
chase with a small outlay Of
money.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-30
DIAMONDS

Always acceptable and al
ways a good sound safe in
vestment. We carry a full
line varying in prices from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
Play Filmed on
Famous Old Site

Hundreds Of people at the Colonial
theatre yesterday wondered at the
scenes presented in 1.-THE SHUTDOWN
Trail" the Universal feature in
which Monroe Salisbury appeared.
The story deals with life in the rio
tous Spanish Bar mining camp. away
back in 1S49, and, strange as it may
seem, the picture was actually filmed
on the site of the famous old camp.
Salisbury depicts the role Of
Quiet" Carter, the richest claim
holder in camp and the leader Of the
vigilantes.
The miners, becoming restless, send
one of their number East to recruit
an army Of wives for them. When
the women arrive there is among
them a Virginia widow who had VEN
tured into the lawless country to ran
som her kidnapped baby from Velvet
Eddy, a Mississippi River gambler.
Forceful dramatic action, a unique
plot and the colorful locale of the
Feather River district of California
make Shutdown Trair' photoplay
that will appeal to every lover of
out door. red-blooded productions.
Gay bachelors, midnight parties.
"other women" shadowy pasts. we'll
seasoned with dash of spice and
mixed with a spoonful of snappy
complications comprise THE Gay
! Lord Quex," the other feature on the
week end program at the Colonial in
which the inimitable Tom Moore is
featured. Arthur Wing Pinere is the
author of the play and that means it
! is as well made as anything could
| be.
Even the best of US that is the most
proper of us-find keen enjoyment
in entertainment that carries with it
just little touch of spice. Witness
for instance. the widespread popu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS

Daddy Long Legs" Coming Monday
Mary Pickford's undiminished pop
ularity in Daddy Long Legs
throughout the country shows that
the peoples favorite film star in this,
her most delightful play, is highly
pleasing diversion during these days
of turmoil and unrest.
In Boston where the production ran
for six months breaking all records
at the fremont Temple, the critics
praised it continually. They all seem
to delight in saying nice things from
week to week, about the charming
Mary and her splendid play. To
quote a paragraph from one of the
cultured scribes, ''1t would be diff
cult indeed to name an attraction
which could excel this charming pro-
duction for driving away cares and
worries and bringing about peace OF
mind and genuine happiness"
According to reports. no photoplay
has ever appealed to the theatre go
ing people of the country more
strongly than Mary Pickford in
Daddy Long Legs" which is to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
Insurance Department

insurance Commissioner, G. Wal
don Smith, has issued the following
statement with regard to the coop
Grafton Of the State Insurance De-
part1nent with the Bureau of War
Risk Insurance.:
1.-THE Insurance Department is CO.
operating with the Bureau Of War
Risk Insurance in rendering to re-
turned service men all possible as
sistance in retaining, re-instating or
converting their government insur-
ance; and generally in the matter of
all claims against this Bureau rising
out Of military or naval service in
the late war on the part Of soldiers,
sailors and marines, army and navy
nurses, yeomen (D, marinettes or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06


shown 5 times daily at the Colonial
Theatre beginning next Monday Lee.
Sth.
Daddy Long Legs" Is unques-
tionably Miss Pickford's greatest sue
cess. 1t gives her better oppor-
tunity Of displaying her beauty as q
comedienne than anything she mas
been seen in heretofore.
In the character of Judy Aboott' an
inmate Of the orphans home, sne
keeps her audience in roars OF
laughter which is checked from time
to time by delicate bits OF pathos
that brings the lump up in the throat
only TO be laughed out again.
In her comedy scenes. Mary Is
aided greatly by the clever lot OF
children who support her. and in par
ticular. the little freckled faced TEL
low who figures in the scene with
her where they drink some hard
cider, not knowing the nature OF the
beverage. The children. Of course.
get tipsey as does also the dog that
happens to drink some Of the cider
which the orphans have split on the
ground, This scene brings down the
house. The dog. too. comes in for a
share of the honors by furnishing one
Of the cleverest bits of dog acting
ever seen in a local stage. In this
the audience is treated to a new
type of humor and the animal gives
a wonderful imitation of a tipler try
ing to make his way home after hav-
ing imbibed too freely from the flow
ing bowl-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
State House Chat

DR.. Augustus o. Thomas. State SUI
perintendent of public schools. was
in Dover Friday evening and ad-
dressed a large audience in the Con-
gregational church, under the au-
spices of the Cosmopolitan Club.
In view of the many mentions of
the Martins Point bridge during the
18th Legislature, especially at the
Ways and Bridge hearings. the fol-
lowing from Friday Portland Press
may be of interest:
1t is anticipated that the major
portion of the repairs to Martins
Point bridge which were formally
contracted for will be finished by
Christmas day. AS it has been
found that the entire bridge can be
repaired, however. at a reasonable
figure, work on the structure will be
continued after that date, and the
whole bridge put in shape.
Danny NJ Maher of Bangor. the
well-known cinematographer. was at
the State House on business Friday.
Danny is said to have the finest set
of moving pictures of the 1886 Regi-
ment-the old I'd Maine-of any regi-
ment in the country. They comprise
what is practically a complete his
tory of the regiment while in the
service and while in this country. 1t
is hoped that the State will become
owner of a set of the films. so that
the regimental history in this form
may be preserved for future genera
lions.
The State House Bowling League
will Saturday afternoon begin its
winters contest at the alleys. The
schedule: At 100 P. NJ. Educators
VS.. Executives; at $50. Foresters VS.
Secretaries: at s. Public Utilities VS.
Accountants.
The Maine Centennial Celebration
committee will on Saturday meet in
Portland and expect to formulate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
STATE HOUSE
Otis H. Taylor of Topsneld, chief

Otis H. Taylor of Topsfleld, chief
warden of Northern Washington dis
trict. and Deputy Warden Roy E.
Whittier of Danforth. report the
prosecution of one John Doe Of Dan
forth before Trial Justice Thomas S.
Bridges of Danforth for the killing
of a calf moose. He was found
guilty and fined 5000 and s12.15
costs.
The same wardens on the same day
prosecuted one Richard Roe of DAN
forth for killing two cartridges on
Sunday. He was found guilty and
fined ST. and s12.15 costs.
Chief Taylor also reports the pay
ment of fine of $40 and 5000 costs
by n. n. Wentworth of Canton,
Mass. for hunting on Sunday
National Guard
Special Orders No. 81, issued un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
New CORPORATIONS

The following new corporations, or
ganized under the laws of Maine
have had their articles of incorpora-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06

der date of Dec. 4 from the Office OF
Adjutant General Presson, call for
the converting at p. VI. on Tues
day. Dec. 9 at the Office of the adju l.
tant general, Augusta, the Maine
Armory Commission to fix the com
pensation to be allowed municipali-
ties as rent for armories of organi-
cations of the National Guard To-
Gated within the limits of their re-
spective towns, and to transact such
other business as may legally come
before 1t.
Major James L. Moriarty, State in
spector, Maine National Guard. is
ordered to inspect the headquarters
Sd Maine Infantry at Portland or
Thursday, Dec. IL at s p. NJ. and
make report to the adjutant gen.
erals Office whether or not the con-
ditions contemplated by law for Fed
eral recognition can be met by this
organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06

ton approved by the office Of the at
torney general:
Edmonton Vandette Oil Company.
organized Dec. 3 at Augusta. Capt.
tai stock. 100000; all common;
nothing paid in: par value, S cents
per share; shares subscribed. 3.
President, Edmund vandette. Ed
monitor, Canada; treasurer, E. NJ.
Parlin, Augusta; clerk, Benedict f.
Maher, Augusta; directors. Edmond
Vandette Of Edmonton, Canada, Mel
vim E. Sawtelle and E. NJ. Parlin of
Augusta. Purposes. general min
ing and oil business. Approved Dec.
5.
Paris Farmers Union. organized
Nov. % at Paris. Capital stock. $780,
600: all common: paid in, $500; par
value, $40; shares subscribed, Al.
President. L. A. Brooks, South Paris;
treasurer and clerk, "A. N. Cairns.
South Paris; directors. L. A. Brooks,
]. NJ. MIlett, J. F. King. Charles
Whitman. S. o. Colby. o. w. Parsons
/! and Henry E. Judd. all of South
Paris. Purposes, the usual business
and duties of Farmers Union.
Approved Dec. 4.
Hale & Walker Company. organ
lied Nov. at Gardiner Capital
stock, $4,000; all common: paid in,
$4,000; par value, 800; shares sub
scribed, 40. President. Charles E..
Hale. Randolph; treasurer, Everett
A. Walker, Augusta; clerk, Isabella
F. Hale, Randolph; directors. the
above. Purposes, a general business
in meats, groceries, fish, provisions
at wholesale and retail. Approved
| Nov. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
"PUTTING ON AIRS

1t doesn't pay to try to be upity
upity. Mrs. Robert Graham in Lent
Rivers" the famous play will b,
seen at the Augusta Opera house thf
last three days of this week tried /
and it worked out to her own dig
comfort.
Being upity-upity is putting q
airs" as New Englanders say. Nh
Graham is a New Englander and hs
maiden name was Lucy Scovendile
The cognomen of Scovendike didh,
appeal to her and so when she mar,
ried Robert Graham she began =
take on SO that nobody who didn't
move in the upper ten" could hold
no place in her eyes. :.
And then along came Joel, a counI
try photographer. who had taken d
picture of Luck when she was luckS
to bear the name of Scovendike. He
placed the photograph in a promi-.
nent place in the aristocratic hom.I
OF John Livingstone and then the
storm broke. OF course everyone
learned why she was and what she
had been. Lucy thereafter became.
somewhat softened in her manner
and actually proves human.
The role of Lucy is played by
Marie Fountain and she does one OF
the cleverest pieces of character
work she has yet essayed. Joel IS
played by Percy Kilride and there
are heaps Of good wholesome comedy
in his Characterization. All the other
members of the company do excel
lent work.
Lena Rivers" in every way proves
to be one Of the most satisfying
comedies ever given in Augusta.
There has been an immense derlana
for seats for the last performano
house on hand this afternoon. Inc
human element is predominant III
the play and with the unusual ce'n
edy situations, the element OF n!s'
terry surrounding the father OF Lena
the to-lifty attitude of Caroline lay
ingstone and Mrs. Graham 'ns
wholehearted devotion of Dur"oVt,
Belmont and the strong drama 'n',
often developes. the play is the Mn
that satisfies all tastes. Ann h'H9I
ley plays Lena, and Al. Luttringe,
seen as Belmont while William 20
veau, as Robert Graham. who prov, W,
to be the father of Lena, is Inusua"'
good.
One Of the finest casts ever see'
in a Thomas H. Ince production ap,
pear in What Every "oiii'
Learns" the Paramount A''ci"
feature that heads the picture p''
gram at the Opera house.
The Graphic Review and az
mount Magazine are also shown w
the program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06

larity enjoyed by the bedroom farce
and in it we see reflected, the present
trend of public taste-the tendency
toward the auda cious. and the mildly
daring. In THE Gay Lord QueX'
you have many of the elements that
have contributed so largely toward
the success of the bedroom farce, YET
devoid of anything that would agitate
the mind of the most sanctimonious
censor. The lavish mounting Of the
picture, the high society atmosphere
the many diverting dramatic clashes
and the romantic. presence Of Tom
Moore makes 1.-The Gay Lord Quex'
a sure-fire magnet.
Other good things on the program
include more episodes of SMASHING
Barriers" the great Vitigraph seria
and Kinograms.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
other citizens or residents Of the
State of Maine.

other citizens or residents OF the
State of Maine.
ut does not appear to be clearly
understood by the public that under
the War Risk Insurance Act
insurance is payable to the
beneficiary regardless of depen-
dency, while compensation will be
paid to the injured person. Cor in
case of death to the father. mother,
wife or children who were dependent
for support upon the deceased) re-
CARELESS of whether or not any gov
eminent insurance was taken out,
the insurance" and the "compensa-
ton" provided under this act being
entirely separate and distinct propo-
sitions.
1T is also the duty of the Director
of the Bureau of War Risk Insur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
NEXT WEEK
AT OPERA HOUSE

Unusually good things are Pio.n
Used for the Augusta Opera hou,.
next week. "The Girl and the ou'
law" is the name Of the play 1or ~,
first three days and Director Lu.
tringer promises that local thea'i.
goers will in this see one Of the las
est moving dramas ever given =,
the city. For the last three DAYS y. y
the week there will be mamino.~.
presentation of "Uncle Toms Caoi"
with ALI the old -tine effects--Ao'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06

ance to take all necessary measures
to provide for every person who con-
tracted disease or suffered injury in
military service in line Of duty re-
ceiving such medical and surgical at
tention as will restore him or her to
health or at least shall bring the
maximum relief possible, in each
particular case, including where nee
essary the furnishing without charge
of artificial limbs or other mechan-
ical devices. These services like
compensation" are offered regardless
of whether or not the subject car
ried any War Risk Insurance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
market OF SOULS" COMING

Expensive as is the production
Augusta theatre-goers will be given
the opportunity to see "The MarkeH
of Souls" with Aurora Mardicanian
in the principal character. This i;
the tremendous photoplay that has
created q sensation all over the counI
try. 1t will be seen at the Colonial
theatre in the near future.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
GOLD MEDAL
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06

plans for some local action in regard
to individual town celebration.
Millinocket letter, Bangor News
Continued on Page IL, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-06
VICTIMS
RESCUED

Kidney, liver, bladder and uric acid
troubles are most dangerous BE-
cause Of their insidious stacks.
Heed the FIRST warning they give
that they need attention by taking
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-27
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
TO GEORGE HANSON, his heirs or

TO GEORGE HANSON. his heirs or as-
 signs:
 You are hereby notifieI that I, the undersigned has expended the sum of $200 in labor and improvements on the following described mining claim. situ- ated in the San Francis. Mining Dis. trict, Mohave County, State of Arizona, known and described as follows: Pla tora Mining Claim, according to location notice thereof, recorded in bool, U d. page 255, mining records of sah Moliave County Arizona. That said work was done on said claims during the years 1915 and 1916 in order D hold said claim under the provisions os Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States, and the amendments thereto and the laws of the State of Ariozna con cerniRg annual labor on mining claims. That there is due from you for account of said annual labor for said years 1915 and 1916 the sum of s100, and you are notified that if within ninety days after personal service upon you of this ro- tice, or within ninety days after the ser vice upon you of this notice by publi- cation, you fail or refuse or neglect to contribute your portion of said expendi- ture, your interest in said mining claim will be forfeited and become the prop erty of the undersigned, your co-owrer, in accordance with the law in said case made and provided.
 J. c. BOTHWELL, Kingman, Arizona, December 12, 1919.
 First publication Dec. IS.
 Last publication March IA 1920-14t.