. Pensacola harbor; beautiful views and pertinent facts regarding the "deep water city" of the Gulf of Mexico; Pensacola navy yards, Pensacola shipping and Pensacola fortifications . n noted for their peacefulness. Mobsand lynchings, that have disgraced so many localities, are entirely unknown is remarkably free from crime as compared with other seaport walk the street at all hours unarmed and some of them do not lock theirdoors from one years end to another. This is accounted for largely by the fact thatvery few criminals have ever been allowed to escape. The of
. Pensacola harbor; beautiful views and pertinent facts regarding the "deep water city" of the Gulf of Mexico; Pensacola navy yards, Pensacola shipping and Pensacola fortifications . n noted for their peacefulness. Mobsand lynchings, that have disgraced so many localities, are entirely unknown is remarkably free from crime as compared with other seaport walk the street at all hours unarmed and some of them do not lock theirdoors from one years end to another. This is accounted for largely by the fact thatvery few criminals have ever been allowed to escape. The office of sheriff has al-ways been filled by competent men and the present incumbent, Mr. James C. VanPelt, is no exception to the rule. Mr. Van Pelt has made a remarkable record forhimself and has introduced a new departure that will certainly tend to lessen crimein this locality. He has purchased a number of valuable bloodhounds that success-fully trail a culprit from the place of his deed. Mr. Van Pelt is one of but he naturally prefers to fill the office of Sheriff and is a can-didate for re-election in the coming primary. THE BLISS MAGAZINE 99. HON. MIKE O LEARY. Not only has Escambia county been well served in the office of tax collectorand sheriff but also in many other departments. Especially has this been true ofthe board of county commissioners who have generally served the county withmarked credit. Among those who have served on the board of county commis-sioners with distinction may be mentioned Mr. Mike OLeary, who has served twoterms with perfect satisfaction to the people. Mr. OLeary is a native of Irelandand came to the United States before the civil war. He was a confederate soldier inthe First Texas regiment from 1861 to 1865. He came to Pensacola in 1866 and fortwenty years followed stevedoring, since which time he has followed successfullythe grocery business. Mr. OLeary has also served the city two terms as citycommissioner and i
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