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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

perience of the army draft. There has
been enough hiding behind the native
white figures. The white illiteracy
figures follow: Alabama, 10 percent;
Arkansas, 81 percent; Florida, s -
percent; Georgia, 81 percent; Ken
lucky, 6.7 percent; Louisiana, 1922
percent; Maryland, SD percent; Miss
issippi, 7.5 percent; North Carolina, 7.S
percent; South Carolina, SO percent;
Tennessee. 6.6 percent; Texas, 14.9
percent.
For New England states with a
stationary population the figures for
white illiteracy are: Connecticut, s..
percent; Maine. 6.5 percent; New
Hampshire, SIS percent; Massachu-
sets, 40 percent; Rhode Island, 6
percent; Vermont. 40 percent. Not
so bad, is it? In the meantime, the
southern white man has reduced the
illiteracy of the millions OF negroes
from 100 to 80 percent and less.
IF we look at the high school fig
ures, the results are equally surpris-
ing.
Seventeen western and northern
states reporting to the bureau of edu-
cation, show 1908 percent of the white
population in the public high schools,
percent in the public schools.
"Only 1857 percent of the negroes
in these southern states are in the
high schools. This is because of the
present economic and educational de-
yelopment of the negro. The high
school will come in time.
Now, by combining these two, the
south is put down with only 43 per-
cent in the high schools, which is
manifestly unfair to the southern
white child. Why can't Mr.. Ayres
show some diagrams of comparison of
white and colored separately for all
the states, as is done with native and
foreign born? 1t must be remembered,
too, that the south had to build its
elementary school system since the
Civil war, and that only during the
last Is years had she developed her
high schools.
1.-THE figures for 1870 tell the story
of the south's desolation after re-
construction was over.
1.-THE north after the war might be
compared to the United States after
the world war, rich in profits, while
the south could best be compared to
Austria or Servia, with the added loss
of its money and bonds and wealth in
slaves, together with the burden of
educating the negro as well as the
white after the desolation of recon
struction. The wonder is that there is
not a greater difference.
1--WE have not done all we hope to
do, though the present census will
show marked improvement, but we are
not ashamed of our record
Il was but a boy in 1870. and have
lived through and have witnessed the
struggle of the south to rebuild and
preserve her white civilization and re-
gain her wealth, rebuild her colleges,
establish her free schools and take
her accustomed place in the councils
of the nation. 1t is an epic story, and
some day it will be told and read of
all men,
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The opponents of bonding the state
for highway purposes lay great stress
upon the fact that Florida has no state
debt, and claim it should not incur
one, pointing with scorn to the large
bonded Indebtedness of certain other
states.
No more fallacious reasoning could
be advanced than this. 1t is true that
Florida has no bonded debt, neither
has it the improvements that the
other states have secured through
bonding. Nothing venture nothing
gain, and that nothing can come from
nothing, are very true maxims.
Other states have advaced physically
and financially much faster than Flor
ida; have many public utilities that
this state does not possess; their credit
is as good, or better, with all their
bonded Indebtedness, than F1orida's
through the expendt ure of money re-
ceived from bonds they have built
roads, canals, public buildings, and de-
veloped their territory as they only
could through such expenditures.
This putting off improvement until
"the next day after never" is a slothful
practice. 1t will never make of Flor
ida the ideal dwelling place and BUSH
ness section that the generosity of ma
ture has intended that it should be
If we are to be in the vanguard of ma
tional progress, we must keep up
public improvements on a parity with
neighboring states, or those which
have made the greatest progress.
III. ;r-I,
ways. It has to have them to develop
its vast territory. 1t has tried to get
them through local bonding, but this
is hit and miss method that is vase
full and unsatisfactory. What is
needed is an intelligent statewide pro-
gram, entered into jointly with the
government, and given sufficient funds
to carry 1t out.
Counties and communities have done
nobly in carrying on this highway
work, but their powers do not extend
beyond the limits of their municipal
ties, leading to a loss in road connec-
tons, and a consequent squanderig of
moey. One county will make fine road
improvements extending to the county
lines, while an adjoining equity will OF
Improvement of but little or no value.
What is required is statewide
plan, carried out for the benefit of the
state at large, to connect with the
highways of adjoining states, and all
constructed in connection with the su-
pervisio and activities of the govern
ment highway department.
To do this will require money. TO
secure the money what is more con-
servative plan than to bond the state
and provide to meet the interest and
payments on such bonds by tax on
those who use the roads, the automo-
bile ad truck operators. The latter are
fast taking the place of the railways
in moving freight. Why should they
not pay a small sum for being fur
nished a highway over which they can
haul a maximum load at Aluminium
of cost? The automobiles are doing a
large share Of the passenger business,
where. as in Florida, rail-
ways are not numerous The owners
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23
The Blue
Moon
A Tale of the Flatwoods
BY
DAVID ANDERSON
Copyright. 1919.
The Bobbs-M Merrill Company
Publication rights, 1920. Mcclure
Syndicate and Pensacola
Journal.
CHAPTER XXI.
Tha Goroe That Closed.


The Pearlhunter walked with the
woods. Dawn was just peep-ng in at
the mouth of the pocket. 1t was char
acteristic of him, an inevitable out
growth of his training, that his mind
should immed .ately clamp itself fast
to the new day. He rolled over on his
elbow. His face twisted with the mo-
ton, and he WINGED with pain For a
moment he was half sorry he had
slept. His cuts and bruises and
sprains had stiffened until the slightest
movement was torture.
Blood started afresh as he crawled
or rolled to the brink of the ledge-a
severe method of limbering up; but it
was the only method available. and
the limbering up had to be done.
Wolf Run stormed along at the foot
of the cliff. The opposite bank was
smoother; the opposite bluff wounded
and less steep. A short distance above,
and likewise a short distance below,
the gulch turned abruptly, cutting off
the view. In no direction was the view
extended:-a section Of water snarl-
ing its way between rocks, and bound
ed on every side by ire crowned walls
a-tangIe with rank underbrush.
The sun came into the gulch before
nished spears pitched between branches
where the spears broke against the
naked fronts of rock, ragged spots OF
bronze danced up and down. The
Pearlhunter liked the prospect II
was probably as good a hiding place as
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23


The human race is divided into two
cIasses-those who go ahead and do
something. and those who sit and in
quire. why wasn't it done the other
way?"-O. w. Holmes.
Statesmen make paths in the forests
of prejudice which afterwards become
the streets OF a metropolis.
Genius has twin brother whose
name is patience.
Your own will come to you If you
hustle.
1t is much easier to be critical than
to be correct.-Disraell.
The fellow who watches the clock
during the day time. usually pays no
attention TO it at night.
No man ever got nervous prostra-
ton pushing his business; you get it
only when the business pushes you.
Some one has defined happiness as
"the constant pursuit Of an agreeable
object with a sense of continual pro-
gress."
It's not the position but the DISPOSE
tion that makes one happy.
%
1t takes a certain amount of push to
master even a wheelbarrow.
Beading good books is to the brain
what eating good food is to the stom-
ach.
Airplanes are being used to spot
schools of fish and then direct the
fishing vessels to the place.
The British Museum library has
more than 14.oo0.000 recorded read
ers annually and is the largest ref
erence library in the world.
One copy of each book published
and copyrighted in the United
state must be deposited in the con-
gressional library at Washington.
.
More than 100000 books were sup
piled to soldiers and sailors during the
war.
or sugar for each inhahitant in 1865
last year it was 80 pounds.
There are $4,000 blind persons in the
United States.
About 1000 foreign language news
papers and periodicals are published
In the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23
sEuEN AGES OF MAN.

The seven ages of man have recent
~ been tabulated on an acquisitiye ba-
sis, as follows:
First Age-Sees the earth.
Second Age-Wants it.
Third Age-Starts to get it.
Fourth Age-Decides to be satisfied
with half of it.
Fifth Age-Becomes still more mod
crate.
sixth Age-Now content to possess a
six by two foot strip of it.
Seventh Age-Gets the strip
The Efficiency Magazine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

would cheerfully pay the small sum
required to construct and maintain
good roads. Why not give them the
opportunity to do so?
1t was Hamilton, the father Of
Americas national financial plans,
who asserted that "A national debt is
a national blessing" Whether he was
right or not, this assertion has often
proved true in these later years. and
in the case of bonding the state fo-
highway purposes, it would undoubt-
edly prove true. Do not be led into
the error of thinking that you can
get something for nothing, or that a
kind Providence is going to look out
for our highway system.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

1t is much easier to be critical than
to be correct.-Disraell
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

Genius has twin brother whose
name is patience.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

The human race is divided into two
cIasses-those who go ahead and do
something. and those who sit and in
quire. why wasn't it done the other
way 90. w. Holmes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

Your own will come to you If you
hustle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

The fellow who watches the clock
during the day time. usually pays no
attention to it at night
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

Statesmen make paths in the forests
of prejudice which afterwards become
the streets OF metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-23

(Continued TOmorrOw.)
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
State of De

The key to tuberculosis prevention lies in the educational and preven- tive measures carried out by the patients after being advised by their physician or tuberculosis nurse. The education of the patient by the tu- berculosis nurse is one of the great est factors in successfully carrying on the campaign of preventing the further spread of the disease.
 The amount of money available in community from the sale of seals for preventing tuberculosis depends on the number of Christmas Seals that are sold in that community. The money from the seal sale is spent as follows:
 85 per cent is spent in the com munity where seals are sold. 10 per cent supports the National Association for cost of printing seals, pamphlets, leaflets, and ex- penses.
 5 per cent is used in the work of the State Tuberculosis Commission in thisecampaign, their expeItses, and the field work necessary to efficiently supply the state with tuberculosis workers during the year.
 The State Tuberculosis Commis- sion recognized the importance of the tuberculosis field nurse and spent $42,O00 of the $83,000 real ized from the 1919 Seal sale on salaries for forty-two whole or part time nurses in Connecticut. Each case is a menace to% others unless the patient is advised how he gives the disease to others. The ma jority of tuberculosis cases have been infected by other persons, but an appreciable per cent of children are infected by milk from tuberculo- sis-infected COWS. Education will prevent this.
 Over four persons die daily in Connecticut of tuberculosis because some one, ignorant of the manner of spread of this disease gave it to | them.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
30, ,OOO CHILDREN
 HELP FIGHT T. B.
Deaths from Dread Dis ease Increasing
 Yearly

Practically all of the school chil- dren in this town are helping to fight tuberculosis by selling Red Cross Christmas Seals. Fully 35,000 persons, including about 30,0OO school children, have been enrolled in the movement to raise for every Connecticut community it's fund for fighting tuberculosis the coming year, according to estimates made at the office of the capitol.
 Tuberculosis will lessen the joy of Christmas in over 1900 new homes in Connecticut this year, for over that number of new tuberculosis cases have been reported to the State De- partment of Health and local health officers by physicians in the state. From January 1 to August 31 there were 1171 deaths from this disease. The widespread character of tuber- culosis is indicated by the following table:
 Ravages of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
 in Connecticut as reported to the
 State of Dent of Health
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

ping board that it was only natural that it spent money like the prover- bial drunken sailor.-Albany Journal
 President-elect Harding, who is do- ing his travelling now, may be de- pended upon to remain on the job when he is expected to be here in stead of abroad.-Indianapolis Star. . ### .-.
 So long as Ireland and West Vir- ginia keep at it the makers of war maps need not think of joining the army of the unemployed.-Baltimore American.
 Now German chemist claims to have discovered a cheap chemical process for making diamonds. It is to be feared that if diamonds lose their responsiveness they will no longer appear half so beautiful Omaha Bee.
 A story about Cadillac automo- piles slipped out of the Detroit fac tory, driven to New York and packed there for shipment abroad, contains the queer statement that they were driven either to Bridgeport or, Win sted and then to New York. This Winsted infusion gives the story a dubious character.-W a ter Jury American.
 Mayor Hylan of New York, who began business life as a street rail- way employe, was the motorman of the first car over Staten Islands new five-cent municipal trolley line. It may be left to his foes to suggest that he demonstrated what a good motorman was spoiled merely to give New York a mayor of sort.-Hart- ford Times. ..
 There must be legislation against vice if members of society are to be protected. But it is fact proved by all the coercive legislation of the ages that people cannot be made good by law, and the law oversteps it's province when it attempts tc regulate individual consciences.- Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
This Fish Makes Nest.

The common suntish Is an abundant form in most lakes and rivers from the Great Lakes to southern Georgia, says the American Forestry Magazine of Washington. Doctor Kirkland has given us some very interesting points on the breeding habits of this species which he very truly says prefers still and clear waters" In the spring Of the year the female prepares herself circular nest by removing all reeds or other dead aquatic plants from chosen spot of a foot or more In di- ameter, so as to leave bare the clean gravel or sand; this she excavates to the depth of three or four inches and then deposits her spawn, which she watches with the greatest vigilance; 1; and 1t is curious to see how carefully she guards this nest against all in truders. In every fish, even those of her own species, she sees only an ene- my, and is restless and uneasy until she has driven 1t away from her nurs- cry.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
PROTECT STATE ROADS
 DURING WINTER MONTHS
Continued from page 1

Continued from page 1 ~ of the front wheels may be examined and if found defective the operation of the truck in question will be pre- vented. =. ..
 The use of badly worn or partially destroyed tires is absolutely prohib- tied. ..-. .
 Broken or defective springs or operating with the truck frame rest ing on the axle wherein the elastic element of the spring is destroyed is prohibited.
 The law provides that the Owner or operator may be prosecuted for any violation. Violations concerning the equipment of the truck will cause the truck to be held by the authori- ties until the owner shall appear for prosecution. Violations by any act or omission on the part of the opera tor will result in his arrest. ..s l..
 It is not the intention of the de- partment to restrict the use of motor trucks except where the operation of the truck constitutes a menace to public safety or damage to the road. The speed of trucks equipped with solid rubber tires must be kept with in reasonable limits especially when travelling down hill. The lighting equipment must be efficient for safe operation at night.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
THRIFT, UNSELFISHNESs

One of the most interesting and optimistic reports concerning busi- ness conditions and one which should be read by all business men, as well as every laboring man, was given by Roger Babson before the Advertis- ing Club of Hartford. MT. Babson is from Boston and we'll known in business circles as master of mathe- matics and analyst of finance and business conditions.
 Throughout his report, the remedy for business depression seems to be thrift, service and unselfshness. Which means that the time has ar rived when the laboring man must give a fair days work for fair days pay; that he must no longer think of squandering easily acquired money for luxuries he could not afford, but must practice thrift in manner un- known during the war. It means that the days of profteering on the part of business men are over and if they wish to survive the tempest now fast approaching, they must rapidly re- organize to basis more nearly that existing before the war.
 An interesting statement was that "The fundamentals of pros. perity are the Ten Commandments Your own state owes it's start tc settlers whom some today would cal religious fanatics. It is estimated that even today eighty per cent. ot the building permits are taken out by church people, seventy-five pei cent. of bank accounts are held b! church people and ninety per cent of the inventions which have made your industries come from that olt religious stock which taught tha Iazness and extravaganza were sins.
 Business men through the stat will read the complete report of MT Babson with interest and govern themselves accordingly The lahore. should be just as interested and re adjust himself to the rapidly chang ing conditions, for the sake of hi own prosperity and general welfare
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
"What Is a Newspaper.

"An organ that gentlemen play, me ~ boy; To answer the taste of the day, me
 boy; Whatever it be, they hit on the key, And pipe in full concert away, me
 boy; News from all countries and climes,
 me boy; Advertisements, essays and rhymes,
 me boy, Mixed up with flying and lying re-
 ports, And published at regular times, me
 boy; The age of Jupiter's moons, me boy y; The, stealing of somebody's spoons, I me boy; The state of the crops, the style of
 fox, And the wit of the public buffoons,
 me boy; Who has got married to whom, me . boy; .-..." Who were cut off in their bloom, me
 '' boy;
 Who's had birth on this sorrow
 stained earth, And who totters fast to the tomb, me boy A list of all physical ills, me boy; Banished by somebody's pills, me boy.
 Til we ask with surprise, why any, one dies, Or what's the disorder that kills, me boy. News both local and far, me boy; The quibbles and 1quirks of the bar, me boy, And once every week, clever critique, On some rising theatrical star, me boy. Now for the editor-articles able and wise, me boy; -E At least in the editors eyes, me boy With logic so grand that few under stand .a@ -s@ To what in the world it applies, me boy. .4tse> oua a.ao That's a newspaper!" .v-r...... | .@s .s. .-.T. <,..-Pittsfeld Eagle
 Gummed mending tape sold al |
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

District of Canaan, ss., Probate
 Court, December 1, 1920.
 Estate of Julia E. Miner, late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict Of Canaan hath limited and all lowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts, >properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 J. Lee Ensign, Executrix,
 Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

United States Navy Up to Date.

In the United States navy, both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets now have we'll organized and completed "trains~ of hospital ships, supply boats, repair vessels, refrigerating ships, ammuni- ton and fuel ships, in addition to motor patrol vessels, submarine chas- CTS, mine sweepers and mine layers. converted yachts, submarine and de- stroyer tenders and troop transports. practically undreamed of 8 decade ago.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

District of Canaan, ss. Court of Pro bate, December 6, 1920. Estate of John H. Taylor, late ot the city of Yonkers, N. Y, deceased leaving estate in said District, The Court of Probate for the Dis. trict of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settle ment.
 All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 Burton Tompkins,
 Mary A. Tompkins, Executors,
 260 Valentuse Lane,
 Yonkers, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

We wonder how many people have made remarks about the condition of Main and Railroad streets during the past week? The number is not small and neither are the remarks. It seems a pity that town of this size should countenance six inches of mud on the streets and cross walks in the heart of the business section.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
Doc Earns s1o.ooo q Year.

Czar, a beautiful Russian wolf hound, owned by Mrs. George D. Hale of Pasadena, Cal, earns S10.OO0 year by appearing in the movies. He has already appeared in 31 pictures, SUD- porting such stars as Mary Pickford, Anita Stewart and the strenuous Doug las Fairbanks. His last New York ap- pearance was in Basil Kings Earth bound"
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
SNAP SHOTS

Blue laws make white men see red. New York Herald.
 It is charged that some Cincinnati breweries are making old-fashioned beer. That may start a drift thither- vard.-Pittsburgh Gazette Times. s
 Someone may plead for the ship
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

Lady Nicotine will decline to be- come the bride of John Barleycorn or to go with him into his enforced exile.-Baltimor American.
 Maybe that's so, but why encour- age the old cuss by flirting with him? :?
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

It takes all kinds of people to make world, and cur oldest inhabi- tant remarks that we've got lem!
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
FOR SALE

For Sale-1919 Maxwell Sedan in fine condition, run only 4500 miles Wire Wheels and extras as fol- lows, inside heater, front bumper, shock absorbers, extra large horn, and new battery. 8 Tires new, one original tire. Price about one half present cost. An excellent buy $1035. Enquire A. W. Hol- sapple, 75O North Main St., Tor rington, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09

T~ut-a-Word Advertisement Min;1lum Charge, 1st Insertion 25c
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-09
Aspiring.

He who no longer aspires to be mors than a man will be less tha1 man. Richter.