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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
additional Focal Items.

Miss Maryfoote Merrill has return
ed for a visit to relatives in Illinois.
The tramp steamship Geo. Fare
we'll is in port taking on Il cargo of
lumber.
Capt. H. Y. Snow, ]. n. Collins
and Hickman Collins are at New
Smyrna on fishing trip.
Beginning this week the steamer
City of Jacksonville is appointed to
sail as follows: Leave Jacksonville
ON Sundays, Tuesdays and Thurs
days; leave Sanford Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, touching at
Palatka and intermediate points
both going and coming.
Rev. and Mrs. N. J. Tilghman re-
turned last night from the eastern
shore of Maryland, where they had
been spending the summer. They
We're accompanied by Mrs. L. A
Vickers, Mrs. Tilghman's sister, who
will spend the winter in Palatka.
j. l.. Rankin, the well-known
painter and paperhanger met with q
very painful accident Thursday
morning. While papering the up
stairs hall at the Reid residence on
Emmett street, he slipped and fell
from a scaffold, striking his side
against the bannister breaking seve-
raj ribs.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

er of New York, as to the democracy,
ability and character of Mr.. McDon-
aid, was a high tribute to the man
and will have Il tremendous infu-
ence in removing objection to him
on this score. Mr. Danforth says:
Noticing that my friend Mr.. r.
ID. Mcdonald, of DeLand, has an
nounced himself as Il candidate for
Congress, | cannot resist the impulse
which prompts me to say word in
his behalf
II have known Mr.. Mcdonald well
for a number of years, and esteem
him highly. His democracy is of
the right stamp, and | have never
known him to falter in his devotion
to party candidates and principles.
have no personal acquaintance
with the other gentlemen who are
seeking the same honor, but my
knowledge of Mr.. McDonald's ability
and character justify me in the be-
lief that he is the peer of any man
with similar ambitions. He is a
clear headed and forceful speaker
and well equipped for a Congress
sional career. The country needs
just such men in public life
The legal barrier which it was sup
posed would thwart the ambition of
candidates B. F. Kirk for Secretary
of state and Alfred st. Clair Abrams
for AttorneyGeneral, no longer
menace. The legislative careers of
these gentlemen will end from one
to three days before the general
election in November, and should
they secure the nomination it is gem
orally conceded among lawyers that
they may both hold office and profit
by their own legislative enactments,
which increased the salaries of the
offices to which they aspire. They
would escape the letter of the con-
stitution, but they would be butting
against its spirit. Here is what the
constitution says:
"NO Senator or member of the
House of Representative shall, dur
ing the time for which he was elect
ed, be appointed or elected to any
civil office under the constitution of
this state that has been created or
the emoluments whereof shall have
been increased during that time"
Hon. James E. Broome has re-
turned to the state after an absence
of several months in New York
Last week he opened his campaign
for Secretary of State at Ocala. In
the meantime the Broome sentiment
is gathering power and if the News
mistakes not, the genial ex-senator
from Gadsden will have an easy
campaign and an easier victory.
Men who keep their political ears to
the ground say that James E.
Broome will have a walk-over.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

The attendance at the regular meet
ing ofthe local military company on
Tuesday night was not very large,
but Il crack-a-jack exhibition of drill
ing was put up regardless of this.
The company came out on the streets
for while and took advantage of an
invitation given by Mrs. L. A. Smith
for refreshments at her popular ice
cream parlors 1t is needless to say
that the treat was greatly enjoyed.
Since the recent encampment quite
a number of the boys have been
staying away from drills without
rendering excuses and on next Tues
day night there will be something
doing in the summary court when
about twenty cases will receive the
attention of Lieut.. Neck, by way of
a gentle reminder that the organiza-
ton is still doing business at the
same old place.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
No Cause for Alarm.

Reports of All epidemic of diph-
liberia in Palatka are current. The
report probably spread from the
death of n colored child, Jennie Per-
ry by name, on Wednesday of last
week. This little girl had an un-
doubted case of diphthcria. She
was nine years of age, and the daugh'
ter of Alex Perry whose home is
just beyond the ball park near the
G.. s. q f. Railway track. There
are three other children in the fami-
ly and up to the present none of them
have shown the slightest symptoms
of the disease. The house has beer
properly quaranteened.
Two or three other cases of sore
throat among children have been
pronounced diptheria by the attend
ing physician. But the cases have
been isolated and all precautions
taken to prevent it's spread One
case, that of little Priscilla Hamm,
5-year old child of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
O. Hamm is given as an example.
This little girl had mild case of
sore throat. 1t was pronounced
diphtheria and she was isolated.
But the chila has not been i'll a
moment of her isolation. She was
up all the time and dressed, and in
that portion of the house set apart
for her spent her time playing as
hard and as happily as ever.
Under the state health law it be-
comes the duty of physicians to re-
port suspicious cases to the mayor
for action. The mayor of Palatka is
aphysician, and he it was who had
charge of the Perry child, having
been called but an hour or two be-
fore her death. The mayor says it
was an undoubted case of diptherIa,
but that he fumigated and quaran-
tined the house, and that as the
other children, have shown no symp-
toms of the disease, he regards the
danger as about over.
The mayor states also that no other
cases have been reported to him as
required by law, and from this fact
it is safe to assume that there is no
foundation for the report.
Mr.. Hagan, charged with harbor-
ing a case of scarlet fever in his sys-
tenn last week, is now out, and the
best of authority is quoted for the
statement that he never had it at all
Even the health office physician
from Jacksonville, who ordered the
quarantine, says he was not sure it
was scarlet fever, but he wasn't TAX
ing any chances.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
A Pleasant Hop.

The informal hops given at the
Armory by the Guurds during the
past several months have all been
social successes, and particularly so
was the one of last Friday evening.
The weather was just right for am
usements of this kind and the dane
es were entered into with a zest and
a spirit which demonstrated that the
young people were enjoying them
selves in large degree. About Is
couples were present. The program
consisted of Is numbers, the last of
which was finished at IL O'Clock.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

Special Announcement.

About December lst the Paatka News will
beautifully illustrated in halfone The design the publishers
explain detail the advantages Paaka county
for the profitable employment capital r manufacturing agcu
ural and horticultural undertakings and desrabene
county place Of residence the general
health and social advantages
The paper will be gotten auspices
Board Trade, and the edition will be 5Opossby
copies printed heavy book limited advertising
space will be sold.
representative from this office will visit each the
early day gather edition.
assistance progressive citizens everywhere respect
varied
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

Ed. Watkins and Miss Anita Wall
were married last Tuesday at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Hon.
and Mrs. j. P. Wall at Putnam Hall,
Rev. Simmons performing the cere-
mony in the presence of the family
and a few intimate friends. The
bride and groom are both we'll known
TO our citizens and have the best
wishes of all for a long, happy and
prosperous union. On Wednesday
evening of the same week, DIR. Carlos
Wall, son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Wall,
who is a prominent young dentist of
Atlanta, Ga, was united in marriage
to Miss Mary Edwards a society
young lady OF that city.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
onLr A vnRY Frw prn11snrn

1t is not possible for the proprletors
to publish more than a very few Of the
numerous letters received in praise of
Chamberlain's Co ic. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and telling of its remark
able cures. They come from people in
every walk Ia life and from every state
In the Union. The following from Mr..
T. w. Greathouse, of Prattsburg, Ga,
speaks for itself; 81 would have been
dead now but for the use Of Chamber
ialn's Coils, holera and Diarrhea Rem
edy. It cured me Of chronic diarrhea
after seven years Of suffering I can
never say too much Ia praise OF that
remedy. For sale by Aekerman q Stew
art, druggists, =
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
Do Coop PAYS,

A Chicago man has observed that
"Good deeds are better than real estate
deeds-some OF the latter are worthless.
Act kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend helping hand. You cannot
possib, v lose by It,. Most men apprecl-
ate kind word and encouragement
more ,han substantial help. There are
persons In this community who might
truthfully say: "My good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of ChamberlatHs
7, ough Rene dy will rid you of your cold
and there is no danger whatev'r from
pneumonia when you use that medicine
It always cures. I know it for it has
ielped me out many a time." Sold by
Alderman 4, Stewart.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
Much Enthusiasm.

December I'd is the date set for St
Marks bazaar and If the enthusiasm
which is now apparent among the
members of the parish continues, the
success of the undertaking is assured
A hearty invitation is extended all
to attend. The parish reception of
st. Marks church will take place al
the rectory on Wednesday evening
October 2Sth, from 8 to 10, All who
are interested in any way in St
Marks are asked to attend, and tell
your friends also, that they are vel
come.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section s, of Chapter
1888, Laws of florida.
Notice is hereby given that r, B
Gautier, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. $50, dated the 1st day of July, A. D.
1901, has filed said certificate in my Of
fee, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, F orida, to wit:
PIT Lots 4 and 6, Book t., P,2G6, sec
tlon IS, township 70, range 2S IA acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date Of the Issuance of such certificate
in the name of Mrs NJ. NJ. Webster. I'm
less said certificate shall be redeemed ac-
cording to law, tax deed will issue there
on on the l2thday of October, A. D. 1903.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 26th day of August, A. D 1903
ISeall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk CT, OF. of Putnam County Florida,
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Special Notice.

On Sunday the 18th, st. Johns
Lodge, Knights of Pythias will at
tend services at st. Marks Episcopal
church, when a special sermon will
be delivered by the rector, Rev. F,
H. Richey.
Hour of service 7:45 p. m.
Service as usual next Sunday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

The Ludden, Campbell & Smith
Co., are having big sale of musical
instruments at Rowtons this week.
Many bargains in Pianos are being
offered.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

Most people do look at the
shoes as well as the rest of your
attire. Poor shoes win handi-
cap the dantiest costume. Bet
ter guard against such a posi-
bility by buying your Shoes
here where you can get good
quality and up-to-date styles.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

Shakespeare was reading the latest
news.
Here's fellow getting 81 a wordF'
be exclaimed.
"Too badr' returned johnson. 'Just
think of what I'd have got at that
rate"
Determined to have the last word
any way, be turned to bis dictionary,
JUDGE.
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Sweet Peace Assured.

Rufus-Nossuhl All don't have no
mo trouble wifi de boss at de shop.
Uncle Remus = HUH Yo' mus q
done reformed yo' ways, den. Is yo'1
Rufus-Nossuhl Ah'se done quit de
iobl-Chicago News.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

So far the only obiection--if it can
be called an objection-to the candi-
dacy of Hon. Il. ID. Mcdonald for
member of congress from this dis
trict, is the fact that he is not well
known to the people. The News,
among other papers, has intimated
this much, but at the same time the
News also said that this was handi-
cap that could be overcome as the
game progressed. Il is being over
come. The testimony Of Hon. Elliot
Danforth. the great democratic lead
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16
AMONG THE POLITICIANS.

An amusing conversation took
place in the Fearnside's store one
day last week. The principals were
James f. Alexander, the welI-known
congressional candidate, and Harry
Gray, the popular railway mail agent
whose dry wit is proverhial.
Now if there is one thing that Jim
Aleck prides himself on above nnoth-
er, il is the fact of being next" to the
plain people. This was the cue
Gray used in the conversation.
jim Aleck had been dilating upon
the certainty of his success. Let
ters were coming to him in punches
from all over the district daily, as
surfing him of support and he was a
sure winner.
II don't think so" observed Gray,
''the man who wins in this campaign
has got to get down with the COM
mon people; he's got to be one of
them. / hear it all along the line
from Jacksonville to Tampa. The
common people are clamoring for
men to represent them who are of
them. Other mail clerks running in
to Jacksonville from other sections
of the state tell me they~are hearing
the same thing. The common peo-
pie are demanding that officials be
selected from among themselves,
and l tell you, Jim, that if you want
to win you've got to get down to the
level of the common people,
"But, man." said Jim Aleck.,
"that's just where I am. Pm the
common peoples candidate. The
country boys are for me solid; that's
why I'm spending my time and
money in the towns. I'm getting
next to the town vote"
That's all right" continued Gray,
''you may think you are solid, but
you amt; I tell you you've got to
get down. The boys all like you,
Jim, but they are q trIfle suspicious
of you, and you've got to get down
to 'em."
Great gunsI' said Jim Aleck, now
growing quite alarmed, ''but how the
divvil can get down further than |
ann"
"Do like Charley Fildes did" res
pOnded Gray. "Go down to Jack
sonville and get sent up to Rasp-
berry park for 10 days; that's what /
call getting down to the common
people" ."
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The News hasn't had much to say
concerning political candidates up to
the present and neither does it pro-
pose to until after the Christmas
holidays. That will give us seven
months of uninterrupted politics
all the time needed to sufficiently in
form our readers of the situation.
1t cannot be other than gratifying to
Putnam county people, however
and they should know-that our own
favorite son, Hon. Robert w, Davis,
is growing in strength daily, and
that as time proceeds, what little
there was of opposition to him
among the politicians, is rapidly
melting away before the popular ac-
claim which has everywhere fol-
lowed the announcement of his
name and candidacy. For the office
of Governor of Florida, Mr.. Davis
represents the compost ideal of the
people. The political schemers of
the state have been forced to recog-
nize this fact and as time passes OPP
posing elements are giving way, and
the chances are growing more and
more favorable for his triumphant
and unanimous elevation to the Office
of chief executive. The people are
more or less divided on the question
of who shall fill the other offices, but
when it comes to the governorship
there is but one name that creates
spontaneous enthusiasm and that
name is Robert w. Davis, familiarly
but affectionately referred to as "Our
Bob.n
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-16

kig Bargains In Pianos at Row
IONS, Palatka headquarters for The
Auaaen' Campbell 4 Smith 90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-03
CAN TON MAN HEIR
OF ALLIANCE WOMAN
Sole Be N neficiary In Last
Testa m ent Of Phoebe
lardis.

The will of the late Phoebe Landis,
of Alliance, has been filed for probate
1T Canton, and the deposition of the
subscribing witnesses taken. BY the
terms of the will Smith r. Dickinson.
an agent residing in Canton, is made
the legatee of the estate which is es-
tiimated to be worth $1,000.
Concerning this matter the Alliance
Review says:
A rumor to the above effect has been
current in Alliance for some days past,
but could not be verified here, SO the
Review called Probate Judge Aungst
Thursday afternoon and he verified the
statement. Mr.. Dickinson, so the story
goes, is an attractive looking gentle
man who had rooms with Mrs. Lands
during her husbands Incarceration at
Massillon, and after his death. He in
gratiated himself in TO the good graces
of Mrs. I.andis to such an extent tina,
she changed her will, which had been
drawn in favor Of her aged parents,
and made him her beneficiary.
Judge Aungst has received notice
from the natural heirs of the deceased
woman that they would contest the
will, which they are allowed by law
to do any time within two years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-03
HAS MAMMA
BEEN HERE YETI"
BOYS INQUIRED
And Sat Down Near
Money Drawer as
IT to Wait.
ALLEGED JUVENILE ROBBERS IN hoe

Through the arrest of John Stoeften,
aged 13, and Henry La Selle, aged g.,
charged with attempting to steal Sc
from the cash drawer at the shoe
store Of A. Schwertner, 300 East Tus-
corawas street, the police hope to break
up gang of youthful lawbreakers,
who, 1t is believed, are responsible for
the many petty thefts which have
been committed in Canton during the
past few months. 1t is known for cer-
tain that many were committed by
boys.
Thursday evening two lads entered
Schwertner's shoe store and one asked.
"Has mamma been here yet?"
Upon being told that she had not, the
boys went to the rear of the. store and
sat down as was supposed to await
her coming.
Shortly before closing time one of
the clerks went to the rear Of the store
and caught the elder of the lads.
Stoeften, in the act of taking roll Of
bills from the cash drawer.
1t is said by the clerks at Schwert-
ners store that the boys had been in
there Wednesday night and had waited
until the store closed.
The robbery of $40 from the cash
drawer at the shoe store OF Schooner
& Smith. or South Market street, sew
eral weeks ago, is supposed to be the
work Of this gang of embryo crimi-
nails.
The Stoeften boy was sentenced to
the Reform school Friday morning by
Probate Judge Aungst. The boy ad-
mitted his guilt. -.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-03
TO OPPOSE
THE TREATY
Senator Morgan is Armed With
Amendments and Elo-
quenCe.
The BOUNDARY TREATY REPORTED

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
Washington, Jan. 30.-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
made unanimously favorable report
on the Alaskan boundary treaty and
also agreed to extend the time for the
ratification of the Cuban reciprocity
treaty for two months.
I. No conclusion was reached on the
Panama canal treaty.
Senator Morgan made long speech
on it, beginning with the first discovery
Of the isthmus. He also presented a
large number of amendments-about
forty or more, which were not read but
which he proposes to offer and debate
at length in his efforts to defeat the
treaty.
The committee will meet again to-
morrow to listen to Mr.. Morgan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-03
NIGHT FAIR f
IS FAVORED
Agricultural Society Making Initial
Plans For This
Year.
EXHIBITS MUST Be ENTERED EARLY

The directors OF the Stark County
society held meeting at
the court house Friday. The fore
noon was devoted to going over the
rules and instructions to committee
men and judges and a few minok
changes were made. The only one Of
interest to exhibitors was that all en-
tries for live stock should close on the
Saturday preceding the fair, instead Of
Monday as formerly.
The question Of night fairs was TAX
en- up and discussed. Secretary Leh.
man stated that financially the asso-
citation was from s4OO to $500 ahead
last year because of the night fairs.
as privileges sold higher. With the
added street car facilities the coming
year should be even better. 1t was
decided to have the night fair or
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Some notifications were made In
premium lists, correcting errors that
had crept in, but In the main the
premiums remain as last year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-03
BRIDE WAS EQUAL
TO THE OCCASION
Canton Bridegroom Shook In
His Shoes Until the
lWomsn Found
Way.

st. Paul, Mimi. Jan. 3O.-George o.
Ravenstine, of Canton, Ohio, who
came here for the purpose Of marrying
Miss Clara ]. Christopher, of Winona,
Mimi, received a severe shock when
he applied for marriage license.
The clerk learned that the young
woman was from fWinona, and he in
formed the couple that there was
nothing doing in the way Of mar
riage license.
"The law of Minnesota requires that
the license be taken out In the county
where the woman lives" said the
clerk. The young man looked disap-
pointed and had started to leave the
Office when the prospective 3 bride
saved the day. w &
My home isn't at winona, :" she
said. THAT Is where used to live and
where my parents live now. but for a
long time 4 have been living at Clear
Lake, g.. D., and that Is where my
home is."
The license was issued and the mar
riage ceremony was performed by
Court Commissioner Gallick. a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-03
A POSSIBILITY :.
OF GREAT STRIKE
BEING ORDERED
Discussing Clash Over
Wages at Joint
Conference
AREMINERS drunk With POWER?"

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
Philadelphia, Jan. 30.-Coal opera
tors and their counsel now appearing
before the strike commission, are deep
ly interested in the news of the Joint
conference of United Mine workers and
bituminous operators and the alleged
possibility of great strike. A num-
ber of the counsel for the operators
this morning voiced the opinion that
the clash over wages at indianapolis
was prearranged, and intended to have
an effect upon the commissions find
ings by showing that the United Mine
workers were not such distinctly
soft coal organization as the anthra-
cite operators have claimed.
Others, among them ex-senator VOL
verton, believe that the clash is bon
afide and merely goes to prove that
the union has become drunk with
power because it forced the anthracite
issue before this commission, and is
seeking to take advantage of its pres
ent prominence to coerce the soft coal
operators.