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Evening star., 1902-03-24

The Iris Literary and Musical Club met
at Mrs. VIM. Glenns Friday, the 21st There
word contest, the prizes being carried off
by Mrs. A. NJ. Jaquess, Mrs. Glenn, Mr..
Glenn and DR.. o. A. Purdey. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Glenn, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Paterson, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
B. Cragg, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Miss
Effie Richardson, Miss Maddren, DR.. o. A
Purdey, Mrs. F. G. Friedrich, Mr.. Wilson
Gregory, Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. J. Lewis.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

In both twine and wire weaves. Our buy
er secured a small lot of these very fash
iOnable dress fabrics at price concession.
g: 81: !; =; s: 900
All marked, yard. -.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Miss Kent Of East Capitol street has her
ada, visiting her.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
HUNTINGTON LETTER.

We are having fine rains, but for
the scarcity of vines our farmers
would all be busy planting sweet po-
tatOes.
A. J. Smith and Ernest Walker
have been shipping peas. The crop
is not as large as last year.
DIR. and Mrs. Walker are spending
Il few weeks in Canada, the guests of
DR.. Geo. Huntington.
The mill Is running busily every
day.
Miss Edith Walker while driving
from the mill to her home on Friday
morning, was thrown from her car
riage and narrowly escaped serious
injury. The horses became fright
ened and after overturning the We
hicle, cleared themselves complete
ly and ran. While Miss Edith was
picked up from under the carriage,
badly shaken up, it Is hoped she was
not otherwise injured.
We hear from Mrs. Thompson the
good news of Mr.. Thompson's having
passed successfully through the ope-
ration of removing cataract from his
eyes, and we shall be looking for
them home again before lorg.
Mr.. Corles left here for visit to
his old home in Illinois, to be gone
an indefinite period.
We were very much shocked and
saddened by the news of the death
by drowning of Mr.. Fred Shaw.
He had many friends here, and to
his mother, Mrs. S. B. Shaw of Cres-
cent City, we extend our heartfelt
sympathy in this, her hour of trial.
PUTNAM.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
ACCEPTS THE INVITATION.
President Roosevelt VIII BE the
Guest of HIS "TerrOrs" at Los
Angeles, Cal.

President Roosevelt has accepted
the invitation to be the guest of Ted
dy'E Terrors at Los Angeles, Cal,
next spring. John F. Hughes, who or
ganized Teddy's Terrors, accompa-
MED by Representative McLachlan, of
California, called at the white house
and once more extended the invita-
ton, which was formally presented
some weeks ago. 1t will be remem-
bered the invitation was burned upon
a calfskin, couched in cowboy Ian
guage, which was severely criticised
as being anything but good form, the
cowboys taking great liberty with the
president.
Col. Roosevelt said he would be the
guest of Teddy's Terrors next spring.
Another invitation has been extend
ed the president. Former Represent
ative William NJ. Springer, of Illinois,
counsel for the National Live Stock
association, invited the president to
be the guest of the organization at
its annual convention to be held at
Kansas City, Mo-, on January 10 to 10
next, and to address the convention,
There will be 1880 members of the
association present. President Roose
welt took the matter under advise
ment.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
WEALTH OF INDIANA FARMS.
Agricultural POiat of View As-
ssRdia9 to Census Statistics.

The census bureau has issued bull
letin giving the final agricultural sta
tistics of Indiana. 1t shows that the
221, s97 farms enumerated in Indiana
on June 1, 1900 were valued at ss41,-
735,34O, of which 50 per cent. repre-
sents the land and improvements
thereon other than buildings. The
value of farm implements and machin-
cry was s27,s9O,s7O, and of live stock
$1O9, 556,761.
These make the total value of farm
property S97s,616,471. The total value
of farm products in 1899 was 1904, 49,
1876, of which 40 per cent. was in animal
products and go per cent. in crops, in
GLIDING forest products. The total
value of farm products exceeded the
total for 1889 by lie per cent. The
gross farm income of Indiana for 1899
was s1i5,9sO 796 and the gross income
upon inyestmspt 10 peg cent
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RANK AND TITLE.

Emperor William of Germany ownR
200 farms.
Germany's crown prince plays the
piano and sings well.
The shah of Persia has the finest coli
lection of cats in the world.
Prince Henry soon after returning
from the United States will celebrate
the quarter centenary of his service
in the navy.
Grand Duke Paul of Russia is so tall
that the average hotel bed is not long
enough for his comfort, and he has one
built in sections. which he carries with
his luggage everywhere.
Three English dukes-those of Nor
folk, Richmond and Grafton-are
widowers, as are numerous other ia
nous peers, including Lords Salisbury,
Rosebery, Abergavenny and Mexbor-
ough.
Among the peers who have inherited
barren titles is the young earl of Sea-
field, who at the age of ~ succeeded to
an earldom, two viscounties and two
baronies, without so much as single
acre OF land to maintain his dignitieS.
The young king of Italy is winning
reputation for frugality that is COM
mending him to the nations good will.
King Victor Emmanuel has made re-
ductions in the running expenses Of
the royal establishment amounting 70
100000 lire, or $l,6OO,OOO year His
civil list has been reduced. The ex-
Garibaldians have been cut off. The
Italian court is now the most frugal in
Europe.
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eNNANNAN~NANN<~NN~
Personal and Social.
aNNNNNNNNNANNN

Rain daily and sweet potato vines
are in great demand.
f. l.. Waterman and family have
gone to Ormond beach for month s
outing
Frank Rhoads is at Ormond beach
this week, the guest of Ivan Water
man.
Mrs. J. F. Rhoads is visiting at
Aduah Lodge, Huntington, this
week.
Miss Lula Hayes, of Americas,
Ga, is the guest this week of her
aunt, Mrs. VIM. Simpson.
Harold Gautier, ir., has entered
Massey's college, Jacksonville, for a
course in stenography, typewriting,
etc.
Miss L. G. Gautier came up from
Jacksonville on Thursday and will
spend a few weeks here with her
friends.
Mrs. Cyrene Smith has sold her
home place west of town to Mrs. Liz
zie Samos. There is about twenty
acres under fence, and was formerly
where Mrs. Smith lived, and is one
of the prettiest and most productive
of groves.
John COwart, the young grandson
of H. Cowart, died at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. Livingstone, on Thursday
last of congestion. The funeral SER
vices were held Friday at the home
of his grandparents near Seville,
Rev. DR.. Reeves officiating.
Mrs. S. B. Shaw on Thursday last
received telegram announcing the
death by drowning of her son, Mr..
Fred Shaw, at Lantana. The young
man was drowned on Monday and
his body was not recOved until We'd
nesday. He had been to Palm
Beach, in boat alone, and was re-
turning home when Overtaken by a
severe thunder storm. The boat was
seen bottom upward and search
made for the body. Mr.. Shaw was
an expert swimmer and his friends
cannot explain the sad accident.
Much sympathy is felt in the COM
munity for his mother in this sad
affection. Mr.. Shaw leaves also a
young widow and child to mourn his
demise. He was young man of
ability and had held places of trust
in the employ of the Plant and East
Coast Railway systems.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
PUTS END TO DELAYS
Shaw Devises Plan for fastening
Delivery of Express Matter.
Companies to Deposit Lump suMa
with Treasury Department and
the Imported Packages WtA
BE at Once Released

The treasury department has de-
termined on new method Of hand
ling express matter from abroad
through the customs port at Ne"
York which will expedite it's delivery
from eight to ten days. The new
plan is the result of personal in
yestigation by Secretary Shaw.
Hereafter each morning the express
companies will deposit a lump sum
with the subtreasury large enough
to cover all possible customs charges
on the days consignment. Upon its
arrival all express matter will be
sent to the general storage. There,
in the presence of representative
of the collector of the port, repre-
sentative of the express companies
and a representative of the appraiser
the packages will be unpacked and
examined. The duties will be paid
from the deposit in the subtreasury
and packages released and forwarded.
In connection with this new proceed
ure an arrangement has been made
which will relieve the incoming tour
lists of annoyance at the piers. Gus
toms authorities are forbidden by
law to accept anything but actual
cash in payment of duties. Checks
and drafts are not accepted, and fire.
quently it has been the experience
of persons who were fully able to
pay but had no currency that their
baggage was held until they could
leave the docks and have checks
cashed, This regulation frequently
necessitated sending baggage to gen
eral stores, for which service a
charge was made.
Under this new plan tourists can
pay the customs on personal baggage
through the express companies, the
latter paying the customs by trans
fer order on the funds deposited In
the subtreasury. Under the new ar
rangement tourists arriving without
currency and desiring to pay Gus
toms charges on baggage can give
the express company draft or check
or any other satisfactory security
and an order will be given by the
express company transferring from
its deposit in the subtreasury an
amount sufficient to cover the duties
of the tourist.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
WELAKA LETTER.
Editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
Your table of votes cast at the re.
cent primary was very complete and
quite in accordance with your views
as to the outcome in a previous is
sue. 1t goes to show that the News
was well posted, and can be depend
ed upon. There must be some very
disappointed candidates. The hand
some majority carried by Dr.
Sprague, S. j. KemerIy, County
Commissioner Allen and School
Commissioner L. X. Tucker was bet
ter than the most sanguine looked
for. 1t shows that good men We're
in for office, ana the ordinary people
are the best of judges.
! have not learned if there will be
second primary or not. Perhaps it
is pretty risky to put up the neces-
sary spot cash. If it is to be between
Chesser and Wall, the latter had
best save his cash, for he must now
be convinced that the voters of this
county are dead against any dispen-
sary measure. To do right Mr.. Wall
should come out and acknowledge
his mistake. He has been honest in
his convictions and deserves credit
for making the fight, though defeat
ed. Mr.. Chesser went beyond all
expectations, and will poll a full
vote next time. He made a gallant
fight.
There has been too much rain; too
late to keep corn and pretty late for
potatoes. Many planters had no
vines, but they have been getting a
later patch the past week. The corn
is reduced to about One-third of a
crop and the fodder is poor. But it
is a good time for peas and they
make fine feed for all stock. Mel
ons on the wane. w.
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A STRANGE PHENOMENON-

A dispatch from Beaumont, Tex,
says: Information has been receiv-
ed here today of IA strange phenome-
non in the southwest corner of Louis
lana, a desolate, marshy country, al.
most uninhabited and uninhabitable.
The information states that the
ground in that section took fire about
three months ago and has been burn
ing ever since. A hole half a mile
wide, two miles long and. six feet
deep has already been burned out
and the fire continues slowly and
surely. The banks are clean cut
when left by the fire, but soon tum-
bile in by the action of the rain. No
explanation is offered by the infOr-
mant; rather he seeks some eXpla-
nation of this strange occurrence.
The soil in this vicinity for the most
part is nothing but sea marsh, and it
is surmised that gas is escaping
through this in sufficient quantities
to make it combustible.
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Communication.
Editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
Dear Sir:-The thoughts suggested
by the perusal of two letters publish
ed in last week issue of our county
papers are, as reporter would say,
gnillcant-Of what each voter, as
he read them would Judge for him
self. In one our honored lin the
past) and honorable? representa-
tive tells us of the deal made with
one of the anti-dispensary candi-
dates. The wonder is, did our dis
pensary champion foresee the fate
in store for him unless he made some
deal by which the will of the people
could be defeated? If he received Il
less number of votes than Mr.. Chps-
SER, he would withdraw. as if, in that
event it lay with him to say, as he
would be compelled to withdraw.
If Mr.. Chesser received the less
number of votes, then our worthy
wisenan would, at least, be given
another chance, or, if the rules gov
ering the primary Were carried out,
that only the two highest of the
minority candidates be voted for at
the second primary, then he would
ride out the race alone i'm his glory(?)
This would be a glorious victory for
the primary idea.
But while Mr.. Wall was relieving
his surcharged mind, why didn't he
tell us of another probable deal; the
one by which third anti-dispensary
candidate was injected into the pri-
mary; the probable deal which was
prepared for by the carefully circu-
lated ISLANDERS directed against Mr..
Wylie; the probable deal by which,
Mr. Chesser only ran to give Mr..
Wall chance to slip in. With on
ly two anti-dispensary candidates,
Judging by the votes, where would
Mr.. Wallis chances be to-day?
The other letter was the one sign
ed "mechanic. 1t tells its own
story. The "signicance" lies in the
old prOverb, and in it is involved the
fate of the unfortunate caught be-
tween "the devil and the deep sea-
In this situation there is a third
choice, one by which every self-re-
speeding voter must give up the right
of suffrage by holding to the straight
road ahead and voting for neither.
And, lastly, the whine about the
wishes of the 'dear people" How
nauseating! Read between the lines!
~ introduced the dispensary bill in
to the Legislature without giving the
people chance to say whether they
wanted it or not. 1t was such
righteous measure that it was not
necessary to ask them. | went in
to the campaign with the dispensary
as my principle and the office. But
rather than give up the office l will
give up my principles. Oh, dear
people, don't give me up; | will
swap off my principles for Office
A VOTER.
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A GOOD Halter

A notable incident occurred in the
streets of Ph9bus a few days ago,
when an eX-COnfederate soldier ig-
nOred his brother, Union veteran,
whom he had not seen since the out
break of the Civil War. The family
of Kings, in Princess Anne, Somer-
set county, Nd, We're divided. The
father and his son, Albert King, cast
their lot with the South and Joined
the First Maryland Regiment of the
Western Shore, Colonel Herbert
commanding. John King sympa-
thizing with the North, joined the
First Maryland Regiment of the
Eastern Shore, commanded by Col.
James Wallace. The regiments went
10 the front, joining the respective
armies of the North and South. At
the battle of Gettysburg both. were
engaged and it is said at one time the
one clashed with the other.
In this engagement the father was
killed. His son, the Confederate,
bore the body from the field. When
the war ended the family remained
divided. Albert King, having lost
all his property left Maryland for the
racine slope. Alter IL years Septt-
ration he returned east and came to
Old Point. While walking in the
streets of Phpbus recently he enter
ed into conversation with some old
soldiers. One of the veterans gave a
brief account of his career. King,
to his establishment, found it was his
brother, still clad in blue and an in
mate of the Soldiers Home. With
out disclosing his identity he hurried
ly walked away and took the next
car for Old Point. Here, where he
was interviewed, he broke down and
cried like child. There might have
been forgiveness, he said, if he had
not found him an inmate in the
home. This seemed to strike him
worse than his brother fighting
against him,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
DOES IT PAY To BUY CHEAP 2

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results of throat and
lung troubles What shall you do? Go
to "a warmer and more regular climate
Yes, If possible; if not possible for you,
then in either case take the only remedy
that has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu-
lates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays information, causes
easy expectoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient. Try one
bottle Recommended many years BY
ali druggists in the world. You can
get this reliable remedy at Lounds' drug
store, Crescent City. Get Green's Spec
ial Almanac.
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COLORED CHILD PREACHER

The various cOlored churches of
Jacksonville employed the services
of j. l.. Washington, colored, we'll
known throughout the south as the
child preacher, to increase their
funds. 1t is said that young Wash
ington is the only child living who
can hold an audience for two hours.
He is under the management of L..
c. Washington, his blind father. He
is said to be a marvellous child, and
has never been to school day in his
life. He can name all the books of
the Bible, read any passage Of scrip
ture, can recite the hardest chapter
in the Bible by heart, and can find
any text in the scriptures as soon as
it is given him. He was born at Big
Rock, Pulaski county, Ark, in 1888,
and at the age of four years his blind
father was canvassing for the Life of
Christ, by Talmage.
One day he CHANGED to lay his pros
pectus on the floor near his little son,
who, getting hold of it, opened its
pages, and to the wonder and great
surprise of his parents, commenced
to read with distinction and accuracy
it's contents. He embraced religion
at the age of four years.
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CuRRS SCIATIOA.

Rev. W. L. Riley, LII. D., Cuba, New
York, writes "After fifteen days of ex-
cruciating pain from sciatic rheuma-
tism, under various treatments, / was
induced to try Billiards. Snow Eminent,
the first application giving my first re
lief, and the second, entire relief. can
give it unqualified recommendation.
25o, SOC and s1.00 at Alderman & Stew
arts, Pslatka, and Lounds' drug store,
Crescent City.
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REPuIsIYE FEATuREs.

Blackheads, pimp'es, greasy faces and
muddy compilations, which are so COM
mon among women, especially girls at a
certain age, destroying beauty, dishgur-
ing and making repulsive, features
which would otherwise appear attractive
and refined, indicate that the liver is
out OF order. An occasional dose Of
Herbine will cleanse the bowels, regu-
late the liver and so establish a clear.
healthy complexion. SOC at Alderman
4 Stewards, Palatka, and Lounds' drug
store, Crescent City.
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The PERFECT LIVER MEDICINE.

Mrs NJ. A, Jolley, Noble, 0. t.,
writes: 81 have used Herbine for a
number of years. and can cheerfully rec.
ommend it as the most perfect liver
medicine, and the greatest blood purifier.
1t is medicine of positive merit, and
fully accomplishes all that is claimed
for it." Malaria cannot find a lodg-
ment In the system while the liver is in
perfect order, for one of its functions is
to prevent the absorption of fever pro-
ducing pOisons. Herblne is a most eff
Gent liver regulator. SOC at Alderman
Il Stewart, Palatka, and Lounds', Ores
cent City.
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CoNcERNING HIS MUTToNs-

The late DR.. Talmage once called
on his lawyer and found two of his
Pensioners there on legal business
of a private nature, says the Phila-
delphia Times.
"Ah! Doctor!" called the lawyer,
in greeting. "Good morning! Here
are two of your flock. May l ask
without impertinence il you regard
them as black sheep or white?"
II don't know as yet" replied Tai
mage, dryly, whether they're black
or white; but Pm very certain that
if they remain here long they'll be
fleeced."
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-31
PARADEs IN WoMAN's ATTIRE

A dispatch from Pittsburg says the
most intimate friends of John Henry
Franz, of Lautner street, Troy Hill,
are unable to understand why he has
been masqueradlng about his home
for the past twenty years at various
times dressed in wOman's attire. Ac-
cording to his wife, Franz has been
IN the habit of rigging himself in
clothes of female from head to foot,
wearing earrings, large picture hat,
and in fact, everything which goes
to make up a wOman's wardrobe.
The only answer the man would give
when asked why he enjoys acting
the part of the opposite sex Is that it
helps his foot, and he can rest easier
when dressed so. For twenty years
the man has been suffering from a
sore on his leg, which at times, he
says, drives him frantic. This is
the only reason he will give for act
ing in such a manner. From what
could be gotten out of Franz it seems
that he is labOring under great mem
tai trouble. This he would only
hint at, making the mysterious state
ment that he has carried a secret
since few weeks after his marriage,
which not q soul knows, nor shall
person get the secret from him. The
story came out when Franz was ar
rested for beating his wife because
she would not buy him silk skirt.
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OUT OF THE
ORDINARY.
REMARKABLE MEMORY.

WYNN ANNABHE vi FWVKN-
In 1884 Frederick White, of Gov
entry, n. Y, was sent to town to buy
Il sack of flour. He returned short
time since carrying the sack of flour
on his shoulders. In the meanwhile
he had soioumcd i'll the west, acquir-
ed cattle ranch and Il small fortune.
He greeted his wife by saying :
Here's your flour, Maria. | didn't
forget it," White was long ago Civ
en- up as dead.
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Notice of POstpOnement.

The entertainment for the benefit
of the V. 1. A. which was to have
taken place at the hall, on July Both,
has been postponed to Friday, Aug,
Sth. The program consists of
musicale" followed by display of
fireworks on the lawn.
Ice cream will be served in the
hall at 1Oc a plate. Admission l0c.
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JOHN VINCENT, D. G. B.

HAIR CUTTING IN APPROVED STYLES.
CHILDREN'S WORK A SPECIALITY.
The shop has recently been equipped with
a new and modern chair and other comforts.
My razors are kept In condition; only clean
towels are used and customers are guaranteed
perfect satisfaction,
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We have lately been apr ointed Agent
for the American Bicycle Company, and
II your mind is on wheels mot wheels in
your head. mind you) come and let us
show you what we can do for you.
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Ape46I
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that six months after
date. to-wit, December7 7, 1902, viii present my
final account and vouchers 70 the county judge
OF Putnam county, Florida, and ask to be dis
charged from the further administration OF the
estate OF ", A. Wood, deceased.
This June Il, 1901.
L. s, TURNER,
Jun Is-9st Executor,