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OEMS SEKUl nuunes of we TALLAHASSEE, July 7. (Special) The Supreme Court has declared un--oonstltutional Section 7 of Chapter 7430. of the Laws of 1817, authoriz ing the Board of Supervisors of the Napoleon B. Broward Drainage Dis trict, in Iade arid, Broward Counties, to levy a uniform tax of not exceeding; fifty cents per acre upon each acre of land within said praioage District, to be used tor the purpose of paying the expenses Incurred in making surveys of the district, and assessing bene fits and damages et cetera. The opin ion is by Circuit Judge, E. C: Love, who sat in the tlace of Mr. Justice West, disqualified. There is -'a Short dissenting opinion by Mr. Justice Whitfield. The judgment ot the Circuit Court for Broward County is reversed, and the case remanded for proceedings not inconsistent With the opinion of the Supreme Court. I Attorneys: W. I. Evans, of Ft. 4auderdale fr the appellant, and At Son and Burdlne, of Miami for the Ves. upreme Court has affirmed the the Circuit Court for Duval th rase of Edmund P. m- -r' et al appellants, v. II. IX al appellees. pinion is by Mr. Justice Whit- ner: John P. Crawley for Ap s. John W. Dodge for Appel lees?" J. H. MIDIW a no to IS 3b Mr. J. N. Andrews is known to he a very versatile man, and equal to every wcHBion, ami in the rusu cf war .lime aethilis, whea w many people are finding themselves facing duties along an entirely nv line, it is not to he wondered at if he, among others, finds himself in a new role. Mr. Andrews as an aid to Cupid is exjually as proflek'Gl as in other lines. On Thursday. June. 87Ui. and on July 3rd., he oOiciated at marriage cere monies, both weddings taking plaee at his home on North Tenth avenue at the urgent request tt the vounj? bridal 'couples. .Ralph Leon Billingsley and Miss Ora Fenner, were married by Mr. Andrews on June "27th. in his official capacity of notary public, tnd he also Serformed the marriage ceremony of rr. William E. Diamond and Miss Ruby Watson, on July 3rd. Rf LEYLANfl AND L1I5SIII0D0N A wedding in which much cordial Interest centres is that of Miss Wilmer Whldden, and Mr. Harry Lej land. 1 which took place Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, at the residence of Rev. I. W. Chalker, who performed the marriage eremonr. The only attend ants were Mr. and Mrs. James Iargue. The bride is a charming and lovely young" girl, who has many friends here who will be much interested in 1 the news of her marriage to Mr. Ley ; land. wh for several years, has been " connected with The Journal. 1 The entire Journal force and many other friends will offer the young couple their best wishes for a life of happiness and prosperity. Bride and groom will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Ley land, 219 East Government street. RED SAM SANBORN TO BE SECRETARY TO NEW FLA. LAWMAKER "It is said that Bre r Smifhwlck has decided on Brer Sam Sanborn as his private secretary, which rrovesthat Bre'r Smithwick is starting out right." The. above from the Tallahassee Record, when mentioned to the new coneressman-lect. Mr. Smithvrftk. was pronounced true. "Yes, Sam, is "my choice for private secretary," said Mr. Smithwick, and when Mr. Sanborn was asked about It admitted that h had secured a promise of file position from the new- congressman. Mr. San born 1 a local newspaperman, known far and wide in the city, and has numerous friends who will be pleased to extend congratulations. He wilt go to Washington with congressman elct J. II. Smitwick in March, when the latter goes to take his sat in the legislative halls of the Unied States. r . i uniytwo dgsx kinds of corn Green corn !1T If) ACT PC Am the Packers Fireffit - .. POaQira Factts Alboautt ttDne GDeatt QBaasniraess (BITS ? The Federal Trade Commission in its recent report on war profits, stated that the five large meat packers have been profiteering and that they have a monopoly of the market. These conclusions, if fair and just, are matters of serious concern not only to those engaged in the meat packing business but to every other citizen of our country. The figures given on profits are misleading and the statement that the packers have a monopoly is unsup ported by the facts. The packers mentioned in the report stand ready to prove their profits reasonable and necessary. The meat business is one of the largest American indus tries. Any citizen who would familiarize himself with its details must be prepared for large totals. The report states that the aggregate profits of four large packers were 140,000,000 for the three war years. This sum is compared with 19,000,000 as the average annual profit for the three years before the war, making it appear that the war profit was 121,000,000 greater than the pre-war profit. This compares a three-year profit with a one-year profit a manifestly unfair method of comparison. It is not only misleading, but the Federal Trade Commission apparently has made a mistake in the figres themselves. The aggregate three-year profit of 140,000,000 was earned on sales of over four and a half billion dollars. It means about three cents on each dollar of sales or a mere fraction of a cent per pound of product. Packers' profits are a negligible factor in prices of live stock and meats. No other large business is conducted upon such small margins of profit.. Furthermore and this is very important only a small portion of this profit has been paid in dividends. The balance has been put back into the businesses. It had to be, as you realize when you consider the problems the packers have had to solve and solve quickly during these warv years. To conduct this business in war times, with higher costs and the necessity of paying two or three times the for mer priecs for live stock, has required the use of two or three times the ordinary amount of working capital. The additional profit makes only a fair return on this, and as has been stated, the larger portion of the profits earned has been used to finance huge stocks of goods to provide additions and improvements made neces sary by the enormous demands of our army and navy and the allies. . If you are a business man you will appreciate the signi ficance of these' facts. If you are unacquainted with business, talk this matter over with some business acquaintance with your banker, say and ask him to compare profits of the packing industry with I those ol; any other large industry at the present time. No evidence is offered by the Federal Trade Commis sion in support of the statement that the large packers have a monopoly. The Commission's own report shows the large number and importance; of other packers. ' i The packers mentioned in the statement stand ready to prove to any fair minded person that they are in keen competition with each other, and they have no power to manipulate prices. If this were not true they would not dare to make this, positive statement. Furthermore, government figures show that the five, large packers mentioned in the report account for only about one-third of the business of the country. They wish it were possible to interest you in th: details of their business. Of how, for instance, they can sell dressed beef for less than the cost of the live animal, owing to utilization of by-products, arid of the wonder ful story of the methods of distribution throughout this broad land, as well as in other countries. The five packers mentioned feel justified in co-operat- ing with each other to the extent of together presenting this public statement. They have been able to do a big job for your govern ment in its time of need; they have met all war time de mands promptly and completely and they are willing to trust their case to the fair-mindedness of the American people with the facts before them. Armour and Company Cudahy Packing Co. Morris & Company Swift & Company Wilson & Company I r r LITTLE SON OF W. A. SUGGS AND WIFE DIED SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. "vT. A. S&gys, of West Garden Street, lost their three-month old son yesterday, the little boy pass ing away about 10:39 o'clock, after a short illness. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 5 o'clock from the home of the child's (-rand parents. No. 1000 East DeSoto Street. Inter ment will take place In St. John's cemetery. - MOLINO. MOLINO. July 7. Miss Kdna Hast ings of near .Pine Barren, is spending this week in Mollno the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Enflnger. Mr. and Mrs. M. Semple and Mrs. B. S. Jackson were Pensacola visitors Monday. . , Miss Sadie Mae Henderson of Can tonment. Is spending -this week In our city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. Tt. Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hartnett of Pen sacola, arrived Thursday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. S. Sem ple. Mrs. W. R. Nicholson and two chil dren of Pine Barren, were the guests of Mrs. J. S. Hobby last Friday. Misses Effie Hobby. Nellie and Katie Vaughn. Katherine, Bess and Florrie Campbell. Bessie Lee Nicholson. Lena and JcnttttSe Morgan and Mr. Win ton Dunn. QwX3d to Quintette Sunday afternoon. Mr. I. VT. Henderson and family of Cantonment, spent Sunday in Molino the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hen derson. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Matthews were Pensacola visitors Saturdlay. Mrs. Linnie Palmer is seriously ill with the measles. Corp. Truss Lowe, who, is with the Engineers Corps stationed at Camp Wheeler, near Macon Ga, spent Wed nesday and Thursday In Molino the guest of Mrs. J. S Hobby and family. Sergeant Edwin 'Bailey who is sta tioned at Camp Wheeler arrived In Molino Thursday to spend several days with home folks, prior to leaving for France. TOO WEAK TO WORK Vermont Woman Tells How She Re gained Her Health. Alburgr, Vt. "I "was run-down, no appetite, and too weak to do my housework medicines did not seem to help me until I tried VInol I soon noticed an improvement, and am now well, strong-, and able to do my work." Lillian Babba. The reason VInol was so successful in Miss Babba's case, is because it con tains beef, and cod liver peptones. Iron and manganese peptonate3 and glycerophosphates, the very elements needed to build up a weakened, run down system, make rich, red blood and create strength. Adr. The Banking Savings & -. Trust Company THE UPTOWN DANK General Banking Omly Trust Company U Wt WE BUY AND SELL BONDS VELVET ICE CREAM Manufactured by ANGELETTO BROS. 423 N6rth DeVllller Street PHONE 823 CAPT. BENNIE EDMUNDSON LAUNCHES TO RENT TELEPHONE 204 The CENTRAL PHARMACY "in the Heart ef PeasacMa" The Home of QUALITY ICE CREAM 177 PHONES 178 L. E. f NOBLES & CO. Agents HART, SCHAVFNER & MARX and KIRSCHBAUM SUITS "TOUR MONET'S WORTH. OR TOUR MONET BACK? 29 South Palafox Street. Phone V0 J. P. REMICH & SONS THI STORE THAT SATItFltf REMICH'S OpOCEY SPECIALS) ALWAYS SATISFY Phone 722 THE CLUTTER MUSIC HOUSE Pianos, Player Pianos, Organs Tuning;, Repairing "Let Us Make You Make Good With a Kodak." REYNALDS MUSIC HOUSE Notice to Ice Consumers Our wa gtna are equipped w!ta scales and consumers will please exaat correct weight and report any discourtesy of drivers to office. Phones ( or x5. Southern Utilities Co. Successor t Pensacola Tee Company Community Par - Plate Chest of M Piece. $10 Ray's Corner Hardware Palafox and Garden. Phones 30-3 Ell X I 2 LOOK FOR THIS SIGN ICS East Wright street Star Brand Shoes Ar Setter Pensacola LatMch & Ma chine Co. WlLLAftD SSRVICE STATiOM WILI-AD STOWAGE BATTI3 AND HI PAIRS OF - MAKES BATTER'E TWO SETS MARINE W.vt-.nA. CHINE SHOP IN CONNECTION. U. S. Army Uniforms Tailored ts fcietfeur LONDON WOOLEN MILLS 1IT Sth Palaf Street AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Of Pensacola CAPITAL STOCK Pa 14 In 3500.000 M. FREEDMAN Big Bargains In Dry Goods, Drees Goods, Ladies Rcady-to-Wear Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, llfi Cast Wriarht &irt v