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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-16
Rohinson's Secretary.

Congressman elect Joe T. Robinson
has appointed Bob Wilson, of Month
cello, as his private secretary. The
young man is brother of Sheriff Wal
ter Wilson, Of Drew county, and is
We'll equipped in every way to dis
tnaIge the duties of the position
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-16
lhe Box Party.

he Box Party.
Late, very.
Noisy, too.
All merry,
Gowns new.
Rustic hustle.
Giggle talk.
Hustle. hustle,
Walk, walk,
Single ranks.
Swish. whack,
Usher yanks
Portiere back,
File in.
Shove chairs,
Much din,
More airs.
High bred?
Well. no.
'Nuff said
Got dough.
Charlotte Thompson, in Judge.
+ +. 4.
Current Topic Club
Mrs. Will Collier was the hostess
for the Current Topic club which met
at her home last Wednesday after
noon The afternoon was rendered
doubly interesting by the presence of
a number of young gentlemen invited
by the club. The occasion was
delightful one in every respect. The
hostess charmingly entertained her
guests and the occasion will not soon
be forgotten. Euchre was the princi
pal amusement of the afternoon, and
the game elected much enthusiasm
from the players. Miss Mary Lindsay
won the lady's prize and Mr.. Dick Bar
nett captured the gentleman's prize.
The ladys prize was handsome pic
ture and Mr.. Barnett was awarded
Morocco cigar case Delicious refresh
ments were served, and in every man.
ner the occasion was a pleasant one.
Those present were: Misses Margaret
Taylor, Nit Knox, Eva Davis, Eliza
beth Elliott, Mary Lindsay, Zuba
Thompson, Nina Smart, Jessie Pryor,
Bessie Atwood, Frances Jordan, LO-
rine Hightower. Elizabeth Collier. EN-
ma Dewoody and Alma Dewoody;
Messrs. Garland Hyatt. L. D. Hale. M.
L. Bell, Frank Ragland, billiard Saun-
ders, Charles Orto, Alex Rowell. w. L.
Matthews, Doc Baldwin, Sam Russell,
Dick Pryor, S. K Pierce, Dick Bar
nett and Chester Taylor.
/: Was with great pleasure that the
Current Topic club held it's literary
meeting with Miss Lorine Hightower
on West Second avenue Saturday
morning, November 15 We were glad
to have with us Miss Francis Jordan,
WHO has become an active member of
the club. The program was a cur
rent event program and was as fol
lows:
Current topic-'I don't believe that
the world is dying for new IDEAS
Sporting, Mrs. Collier.
Europe and Asia, Miss Mann.
China Miss Taylor.
Goreral discussion of current topics
Leader. Ms lindsay.
40 ProgTe71 vas real interesting
and e2.5@7ea bv all tie !ao.sl.;ers pres
eht, Miss Hightower served delightful
refreshments and the club adjourned
to : ct with Miss Davis on December
6.
PRESS CORRESPONDENT.
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Informal Euchre.- :.
There was an informal euchre at the
Bluff City club roms Thursday night
The game was an interesting one
and the prizes were won as follows:
First prize, sterling silver comb and
brush won hN Miss Ida DraYfuS. sec.
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The Vacant Cadetship.

Cadet Geo. Bassett returned from
Washington on Tuesday whittier he
went to see about recalling his resig-
nation from the Naval Academy at
Annapolis. But he was too late.
The Secretary of the Navy had acted
upon the resignation and had ac-
cepted it. This of course leaves the
cadetship from this district open
and a new appointment will be
made.
Cadet Bassett has lots of friends in
Palatka. He is one of the brightest
students ever turned out of the pub
lie school, and there is general re-
gret that he has seen fit to resign the
bright career which was opening for
him in the navy. The young man
regrets it himself now, but unfortu-
nately it is too late.
The News is informed that letter
has been received in this city in
which it is stated that Willie Cal
houn, son of Hon. B. P. Calhoun, is
slated for the vacant cadetship,
Willie Calhoun stood second in the
class of young men recently exam
ined for West Point. He is stu
dious, stands high in the estimation
of our people and it is freely pre-
dicted that in case he is appointed
he will reflect credit upon the state.
Later-Since writing the above the
News has learned that the appoint
ment of Willie Calhoun took place
soon after George Bassett's resigna.
ton and before it was known in
Washington that the latter young
man regretted his action.
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The executive committee of the
forthcoming Farmers Institute has
made arrangements to hold the In
stitute in the Opera House on the
morning and afternoon of Saturday,
March 22d. Beside Prof. H. E.
Stockbridge of the State Agricultural
College, who will make two adj
dresses, the committee has arranged
for addresses from Prof. G. X. Nc
Quarrie, of De Funiak Springs, who
will speak on Successful syrup
making" Mr.. T. X. Godby the emf
nent authority on Florida peaches
will talk on "Fruit Growing" Other
prominent speakers will also be
present, and it is hoped that the
meeting will not only be largely at
tended but that it will prove of ines
Unable value to the farming inter
ests of Putnam county.
The committee hope to be able to
announce a reduced rate of fare on
all railroads running into Palatka,
for the occasion. Programs and
posters will be issued later.
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City Happenings aud
Personal Mention.

The west end swimming pool is
b, lg rebuilt.
DR.. H. c. WEIGH, of Welaka, was
in the city yesterday.
Jack J. Pendril, of Jacksonville,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. G. Lopez Bailey is on a hunt
ing trip down the east coast.
Mrs. Greenwood, of Sisco, visited
friends in this city on Tuesday.
Fred Owens, of Satsuma, transact
ed business insthe city Saturday.
H. C. White, of Jacksonville made
this city short visit on Monday.
c. H. Wigg, of Lake City, spent
Sunday with his family in this city.
Mr.. Thomas Hayden of Norwalk
was visitor in the city yesterday.
VIM. Carran, of Ocala, visited
home folks on the Heights last Sun
day.
Johnnie Sails, of High Springs,
spent several days in the city last
week.
Richard F. Adams has been APP
pointed notary public for the state
at large.
Mr.. Stephen Brown of Satsuma
was business visitor to Palatka
Saturday.
Miss Louise Morgane has gone to
Jacksonville to visit Mrs. E. M.
HaughtOn.
The steamer MetamOra carried %
passengers on its trip up the Ockla-
waha Tuesday.
The Tampa Brewing company is
arranging for cold storage for its
beer in Palatka.
J. S. Courier went to Tampa We'd
nesday, returning today, accompan-
led by his family.
County Judge Bardin of Green
Cove Springs was a business visitor
to the city on Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Palmer of Lake Como
spent several days in the city last
week, the guest of Miss Clyde Estes.
A. w. Strange has disposed of his
nice residence on 9th street, Mr.. S.
Wilson of Tampa being the purchas-
er.
Geo. Zehnbar, claim agent for the
F. f. G. Railway, of st. Augustine.
was seen on our streets last Satur-
day.
Mr.. ]. J. Garrett of Birmingham,
Ala, has been in the city the past
few days, the guest of Judge Yer
trees.
Washington's birthday-February
22-was observed in Palatka by the
closing of the banks and the post
office.
Miss Anna Burt of st. Augustine,
and Mrs. Stanton Drew, of Jackson
viii =, were visiting in the city We'd
mes lay.
VIM. Shields was in town Sunday.
Mr.. Shields is now connected with
the A. V. w. Railway shops in Jack
sonville.
Prof. B. A. Jenkins, leading edu-
Gator and president of the Kentucky
University of Lexington, KY, is ex-
pected to arrive in the city some
time this week on a visit to his
cousin, Mrs, Geo. E. Weloh.
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Resolutions of Respect.

At the last meeting of the Vestry
of st. Marks Episcopal Church held
February 25th, the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas,i it hath pleased Almighty
God in his wise providence to take
from this life the soul of our deceased
brother, w. c. Snow, who for some
years was Junior Warden Of the
church; be it
Resolved, That the Rector and Yes
try hereby express their regret at the
death of their valued coworker, and
their sincere sympathy for the fami-
ly in their great bereavement; be it
further
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes of their vestry, that a copy be
sent to The Palatka News and to the
family of the deceased.
w. S. BURDETTE, Sec'y of Vestry.
REV. DOUGLAS MATTHEWS, Rect'r.
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Died at Lake Como.

Since the News went to press with
it's inside pages it's Lake Como CORE
spondent has sent the following ac-
count of the death of Miss Rockwell:
Miss Dency c. Rockwell died Wed
nesday afternoon a few minutes after
two o'clock, after an illness of one
week and four days. She was over
50 years of age. Her illness was not
so serious at the beginning, but her
age made any illness dangerous, and
morning was the direct cause of
death.
Miss Rockwell's truly Christian
life and her many deeds of kindness
endeared her to all who knew her,
and there are many outside of Como
who will mourn her passing. Miss
Rockwell has lived in Como for
about twenty years, and cared for
and nursed in their declining years
Mrs. futile and Mrs. Wetmore.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section Of Chapter
1888, Laws of Florida
Notice is hereby given that W. @
Townsend, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1872, dated the 9Th day of July A. D.,
1891, has filed said certificate in my office,
and has made application for tax deed
to issue in accordance with law. Said
certificate embraces the following de-
scribed property situated in Putnam
County. Florida, to wit:
] Int. in Francis Richard Grit. Section
40, Township 49, Range $3.50 acres.
Said land being assessed at the date
of the issuance of such certificate in the
name Of Elk. of Richard Grit. Unless said
certificate shall beredeemed according to
law, tax deed will issue thereon on the
10th day of April, A. D., 1902.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 25th day of February, A. D. 1902.
TSeall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam Co., Florida.
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WOman's FOrtnightIy Club.

On Friday, February 81, the elev-
enth regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Fortnightly Club was held
the president in the chair. The
usual amount of business was at
tended to, and plans for work for an
other year were started. The chair
men of all literary committees Were
requested to ascertain the wish OF
their members as to next years work
and report same in writing to the eX-
ecutive board on March 9Th.
Subject for, the day was "China, >
and many interesting, and to some,
unknown facts were related concern
ing this far away kingdom. The first
paper, read by Mrs. Burt, on Gov
eminent, Army and Navy" told OF
various rulers of the Celestial king
dom, the part they played in foreign
wars, their aversion toward any in
tercourse with the outside world, and
the consequent difficulties attending
the opening of their ports.
Miss Flora Burt's paper on "The
Influence of Missions" told of the
hardships of many missionaries, the
good that is accomplished by theil
schools, hospitals, etc., and the I'M
business of many of the charges
against them. Mrs. Burdette, chair
man of the literary program, told OF
the recent war and its causes. Mrs.
J. H. Haughton's article described
the complex conditions which sur
round this multitude of people, the
still doubtful issue of the forces al
work in their kingdom, and the es-
pecial need of great tact in all eff
forts that are put forth for their adj
vancement.
The next regular meeting of the
club will be held at the home of Mrs
Martin Griffin, March 18th, when 4
musical program will be given.
Press Reporter.
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DEMOCRATIC WARD PR
MARES.
Official Call for City Democratic
Primaries and Convention
for 1902.

The City Democratic Primaries are
requested to meet on Monday, March
Sd, 1902, at 8 p. M, in the several
Wards as per following notice of the
City Democratic Executive Com
mittee, for the purpose of nominat-
ing one Alderman from each Ward,
except Wards 8, 4 and 5, which NOM
mate two each; also to select dele
gates to the City Democratic Con-
vention which meets on Thursday,
March 9th, to nominate Mayor.
LIST. That the City Democratic
Convention, for the purpose of NOM
mating a Mayor and Executive Com
mittee and for such other business as
may be brought before it, shall be
held in the City Council chamber on
Thursday, March 9Th, 1902, at 8 p. m.
I'd. That the several Wards of the
City shall hold their Primary meet
ing on Monday, March Sd, 1902, at 8
o'clock p. M, for the purpose of NOM
mating one Alderman from each
Ward for the ensuing year, except
Wards 3, 4 and which nominate two
each, and to select Delegates to the
City Democratic Convention to be
held Thursday, March 9Th, 1902, at
s p. M, in Council chamber. The
basis of representation shall be one
Delegate for each ten Democratic
votes and fraction of four or over
polled at 1898 city election.
The representation and places of
Primaries will be as follows:
Ward Hose Co. No. 2 Hall, five
delegates.
Ward 2-Engine House, Reid ST.,
five delegates.
Ward 3-Council Chamber, three
delegates.
Ward County Voting Booth,
three delegates.
Ward 5-Court House, three dele
gates.
Ward 6-Colored Odd Fellows
Hall, one delegate.
Ward davis Old Tank Factory,
Lemon Street, tour delegates.
Provided either of the above nam
ed places cannot be procured, the
executive committeeman from each
Ward shall procure a place for said
meeting. F. j. FEARNSIDE,
Chirman City Elk. Com.
w. EDW. WATTLES, Sec.
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To the ASYLUM, EEsR

A, D. Tucker, prominent citizen
of Florahome, was committed to the
Insane Asylum, Chattahoochee,
Tuesday, by Judge M. |. Coke. DR..
A. M. Steen, Justice G. |, Rowton
and Deputy Sheriff r. L. Kennerly
were appointed a committee on eX-
animation, and the committee was
unanimous in favor of the commit
ment. Mr.. J. F. Cornely of Flora
home, was placed in charge, of the
patient as guard pending the ar
rival of an agent of the asylum,
when Mr.. Tucker will be taken to
Chattahoochee for treatment.
Mr.. Tucker confesses to occasional
spells of dependency, or melancho-
liza, and thinks he needs treatment,
but he did not believe he ought to
be sent to the asylum. Neither did
Mrs. Tucker, though on the occasion
of his last attack she states that she
thought it the part of prudence to
seek the protection of neighbors.
DR.. Steen, the examining physi-
clan, is positive in his opinion that
Mr.. Tucker should have the asylum
treatment, and that his actions prove
conclusively that he is at times in
sane.
The case was brought to the atten-
ton of Judge Coke on petition of E,
o. Long, G. l.. Knight, J. j. Charles
M. M. Robinson and o. H. Ewing
of Florahome.
Those who know of the case say
that Mr.. Tucker is a well informed
man, and possibly the best posted
agriculturalist in the colony. He
has acquired the reputation of being
"kicker" with the company and his
neighbors. He wants things done
right. By his system of kicking he
has secured the enmity of many
Boys and young men committed Il
nuisance in the school house. They
even committed the same nuisance
in his well. Other people may have
been willing to submit to the outrage
Tucker wasn't. Being of highly
nervous temperament and eXcitable
he got wild-threatened people-anC
last Friday got so mad that he tore
his clothes. But he was bounded tC
it. Even the examining physician
admits that he's had enough provo
cation to drive him crazy.
At late hour last night attorneys
Walter M. Davis and Pat. H. Odun
appeared before Circuit Court Com.
missioner Henry Strunz with petit
ton for a writ of habeas corpus
The writ was issued by the commits
sioner returnable at 10 a. IN. to-day.
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An Ordinance

TO PROVIDE TIMES FOR HOLDING ELEC-
TIONS IN THE CITY OF PALATKA FOR THE
ELECTION OF ALL CITY OFFICIALS OF THE
CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA.
Be It ordained by the city council and the
mayor of the city OF Palatka, Florida:
SECTION THAT the first Tuesday after the
first Monday OF April of each and every year
shall be a general election day of said city for
the election of all city officials for the city Of
Palatka, whose election requires a vDte OF the
qualified electors of said city at a general cleo
ton, at which times such elections shall be held
in and by said city as provided by ordinances
Of said city.
SEC 2-That at the first regular meeting of
the city council of said city after each general
election Of said city as Aforesaid the said city
council shall proceed to elect all city officials
of said city, whose election is required TO be by
said city council under the laws or ordinances Of
said city. In the event said city council should
fail to elect such CITY officials, or any OF them
at said first regular meeting OF said council,
they shall adjourn from day to day until such
of1cias shall have been duly elected.
SEC. 3-That all ordinances aud parts Of or
dinances in conflict with the provisions OF this
ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Pas sed in open council this 2lst day Of Feb.
1902. A. NJ. STEEN,
Attest: President of City Council.
]. N. BLACKWELL, Clerk
Approved Feb. 22nd 1902. L. @. STEPHENS.
MayOr.
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Open Meeting.

The regular monthly open meet
ing given by the Woman's Fort
nightly Club last Tuesday afternoon
was of special interest and impor-
lance. The papers which We're read
were full and fOrcible and furnished
material for a great deal of thought.
About twenty-five ladies were pres
emit, but it was regretted that many
times that number did not accept
the invitation to hear the articles
selected for the afternoon. Each
was a gem in itself. 1.-The Passion
Play at Oberammergau" written by
Mrs. w. w. GUNNER of Jacksonville,
was read by Mrs. j. H. HaughtOn
"Heredity" by Mrs. w. II. FELTON,
of Gainesville Ga, was read by
Mrs. S. H. Bass. and Hygiene of
Schools" by DIR. NJ. Reichard was
read by Miss Dunn.
These meetings are held in the in
terest of the home and the school,
and all ladies of the town are invit-
ed to attend. At the close of the
program an informal tea was served
and half an hour was spent in gener-
al conyersation.-COm.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
T, TX Deed Under Section Of Chapter
1888, Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that W. G. Towr-
send & Co., purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1894, dated the 4th day of July, A. D.,
1898, has filed said certificate in my
office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue In accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
County, Florida, to wit:
Francis Richard Lot, Section 40, Town
ship 10, Range 26-l060 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date OF the issuance of such certificate
in the name of R. G. Cole Est. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed accord
ing to law, tax deed will issue thereon on
the 10th day of April, A. D., 1902.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 25th day Of February, A. D.,
1902.
[Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk Ut. ct. of Putnam County, Florida.
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E OF APPLICATION

MOTT JE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deei Under Section 8 of Chapter
1888 Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. NJ
]. Tallant, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1906, dated the 3rd day of July, A.
D., 1899, has filed said certificate in my
office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue In accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
County, Florida, to wit:
S. 1 of Lot 16 Towlee Sub Div. Dray-
ton Island Section SO, Township 10,
Range 26-5 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date Of the issuance OF such certificate
in the name Of A. A. Whitney. Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according
to law, tax deed will issue thereon on the
10th day Of April, A D. 1902.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 25th day of February A. ID. 1902
ISeall JOSEPH PRICE.
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam Co. Florida.
Feb. "a
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FOR RENTAL Welaka, pleas
ant five-room cottage with kitchen
and dining room. Apply box 80,
Welaka, Fla. If
WANTED-Bright men and wo-
men to represent us in each county
and town in this state. Good pay
and steady employment to right
parties. SOUTHERN PUBLISHING
Co., Room 2l5 West Bldg. Jackson
Vile, Fla.
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Great Tent Show.

Probably one of the best tent
shows seen in Palatka in long
time will be witnessed tomorrow.
We are assured that the company
has some of the greatest tumblers,
acrobats, jugglers and high wire per
formers on the road-actors who
have won distinction in Barnum d
Bailey's and other great shows.
There will be % different acts, and
performances will be given both
afternoon and evening. There will
be big street parade in the forenoon.
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Millinery OPENING.

Miss Kate L. Lucas will give her
annual Spring opening of Millinery
and Fancy Goods on the following
dates, Friday and Saturday, March
18th and 10Th. A cordial invitation
is extended to the ladies of Palatka
and Putnam county to visit the store
on the above dates.
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FOR SALE.

Desirable residence property
in Palatka, situated on the cor.
ner of River and Dodge Sts.
two hundred feet square, river
lots in front. Inquire of the
owner, Mrs. j. Hallock Drake,
1S3rd st. and 3rd Ave, New
York; or Henry Strunz,
Palatka, Fla.
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An Ordinance
TO REDUCE THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY DE PALATkA. FLORIDA.


Whereas a municipal court has been pro-
vided for the trial Of all ofrenses against the
ordinances Of the city Of Palatka, which re-
leyes the mayor eff said city from such duty;
and whereas the Legislature of the State OF
Florida has authorized reduction OF the sal.
airy OF such mayer by ordinance OF said city
and whereas 1t will require an additional eX-
penditure of money to defray the expenses OF
said municipal court
Therefore, be itordained by the city council
and mayor of the city of Palatka:
SECTION THAT hereafter the mayor of the
city Of Palatka shall receive as his cOmpensa.
ton the sum Of one hundred ($1OO0O) Dollars
per annum and no more, which shall be paid
by quarterly installments by said city. Pro-
vided: This ordinance shall in no wise relate
to or affect the salary of the present incumbent
of said office during his present term OF office.
SEC. THAT all ordinances and parts of or
dinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Passed in open council this 2lst day OF Feb
1902 A. Nj. STEEN,
Attest President of City Council.
jim. BLACKWELL, Clerk.
Approved Feb. 22nd 1902. L. c. STEPHENS,
Mayor.
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Registration Notice.

The City Registration Books will be open at
the Court House from a. m. TO l p. m. on the
following days: Saturday, March LIST; Monday,
March 3rd; Saturday, March Sth Monday,
March 10th; Saturday, March 18th; Monday,
March nth; Saturday, March l2nd; Monday
March Path and from 8 a. m. TO shutdown on
Saturday March 29th 1902.
r. L. KENNERLY,
City Supervisor.