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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10
THE FOLLY OF AN OLD MAN.

What an old fool man can be when he tries
There is Commodore" F. c. Havemeyer of sugar
trust fame, II years old. That is pretty old. A
man is not expected to wild oats and prance
around like yearing colt at II.
The Commodore witnessed production OF
"The Chaperons" last fall and became infatuated,
or hypnotzed or something as foolish, with the
members of the attraction. He was worse than the
saphead who hangs around stage doors. There is
some excuse for children who do not know any bet
ter but none for sugar magnate at II.
Old Havemeyer what is known as 'good
spender," and sugar dividends made him exceeding
ly popular with the show troupe. He hiked along
from town to town. taking fatherly interest in the
chorus girls, spending money ever and anon, scat
terng pearls and watches, diamonds and costly
but in need of guardian. They called him 'Dln-
key" Dear Old Dnkey," and praised him for his
generosity and interest III the troupe.
Dear Old Dinkey" seems to have gotten over his
foolish spell, for he dropped out not long since and
no longer follows 'The Chaperones."
There is certain amount of dignity that should
accompany age and gray hairs. We smile when q
youth makes star-spangied of himself, and
hope that years will give him sense. But when an
old man, patriarch puts OH the cap and bells, for
gets his years and his position in society and chases
folly boy pursues butterflies it makes the world
sigh and wonder why women will permit and men
do such thinus
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10
A HUMAN HYENA AND HIS VICTIMS.

The human family contains good many hyenas,
and in the front rank stands one Jacob Kaufman, a
New Yorker who has recently been sentenced to a
term in prison.
Kaufman has not only been thief, but special
ist in crime, and his victims were always widows.
He made it his business to secure the acquaintance
of women who had lost their husbands and collected
insurance money. He preferred widows with chill
dren, because they more helpless. The woman
who is left with a family and few paltry dollars
in money often marries for home for the sake of
her children.
Kaufman knew it, and counted his victims by the
dozen. He didn't marry them. He seemed to have
horror of bigamy, but no scrupes about lying and
thieving. He made children love him, and women,
too He to be the protector in at least twenty
four homes that the police knew of. Sometimes he
borrowed money and then disappeared Again he
learned its hiding place and stole it.
Finally he robbed woman of $S6 and gold
ring. She worked in a sweat shop for $6 week
and had her babies to care for That didn't bother
Kaufman. There is occasionally man born with
out beart, you know.
Kaufman was recently made to face a court. The
room was filled with weeping women and their chill
dren.
"You are the meanest, most contemplate crmi.
nal brought before the bar of justice" said the
Judge, who imposed sentence of five years in the
penitentiary. Five years.
1t wasn't half enough. We are too easy with
some of our scoundrels and especially with those
who commit crimes against afflicted women Some
day wise men will 50 adjust the laws that punish
ments will more nearly fit the crimes, and the maj
who makes love, or the sembance of it, the vehicle
Of woman S undoing, will pay for his sins down tt
the uttermost farthng.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10
A FETCHING WIDOW AND THE GossIPs.

Gossping is almost Il crime. 1t is hard for good
many persons to mind their own business They
tear regulations to shrods; they discuss things
about which they know little, and they make a
scandal.
Annie Mcmahon is Jersey City widow, said to
he as handsome ripe peach, and full of life. 1t
seems to be the popular idea that all handsome
widows are searching for husbands; are hot on the
trail of mon If Mrs. McMahon had an escort to
the theater, people talked. If she spoke to a man
on the street. they talked. If she flowers,
they talked.
In fact they talked so much about her possible
matrimonial affairs that she sent out invitations to
a select list of thirty women gossips, asking their
attendance at her marriage to Harry WIDE
mann. Some of the guests sent presents, and
when the solemn hour arrived the gossips were on
hand.
Harry was late. For full forty-ive minutes he
kept the BRIDE waiting. How the women whispered.
Oh the thrill of those precious moments! Perhaps
he would not come at all. What a scandal
Only the bride composed. Finally, to slow
music, Harry entered on the arm of the best man.
The groom was composed of half bale of straw, a
suit of clothes, rag face, plug hat, with a bean
pole for a spinal column, and he didn't look bit
more dumb than the average groom.
The guests were very angry-but they saw the
point They saw it more plainly when Mrs. Nc
Mahon explained that It had become necessary to
espouse some to silence the gossips, and added
that she would keep the wedding presents.
1t is interesting to note that the scandal mongers
are now leaving Mrs, Mcmahon alone.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10
Tax Assessors Notice.

For the purpose of receiving ,eguioS
Returns, / will be at the 1OlloV'0
named places as given below: pa.
San Mateo, April 2lst; Easyk nril
latka, April 22ud; Orange MILE Pa-
23rd; Federal Point, April ztth'
latka, April 14th, 10th ana E1Tn, pn
GEO, F. BULLAkD,r
Tax Assessor
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10
LATE STATE FAIR NOTES.

The News has received the following State Fair
which will interest all participants in the Lake City
fair of last fall perusa will give creditors of the
association an idea-ust an idea-of where they are
at. The "voted unaumousys," are simply the
signed proceedings of the executive committee of the
State F4ir association held last month
Voted unanimously: That the Secretary be authorized
issue Stock Certificates of the Association, in pay
ment of approved bills against the Association, when
creditors agree to accept the same at par value.
Voted unanimously: That the secretary be authorized
prepare statement of the financial condition of the
Association, including its receipts, disbursements
sets and liabilities.
awarded at the last fair be paid Immediately from the
first receipts of the Association.
Voted unanimously That the report of the Secretary
showing receipts and disbursements with vouchers
therefor. be approved and filed.
Voted unanimously: That inasmuch as a State ap-
preparation made for the fair in 1901, the Assoca-
tion make official report to the Governor, showing
receipts and disbursements
The harmony which prevailed in both the senato-
rial and house caucuses last Monday night and which
resulted in the selection of both presiding officers by
acclamation augurs well for frictioness session of
the state legislature. Grave responsibilities con-
front the members, but the News believes all will be
met in the spirit of l-intentoned good to the
whole state There will be more or less political by
play among ambitious members, but that can do no
nafn' lneTe Is Il large dlHOunG Vi new ana young
blood in the present legislature. That may be good
thing. Young blood is not sluggish. 1t is quick to
glasp problems-to do things. 1t will recognize
that the Florida of to-day is not the Florida of their
fathers. The old heads will act as conservative
check to anything rash. Come, let us reason to-
gether for the good of fair Florda should be the
motto. Reason will bring better roads, better
schools, better everything.
The Clay County Times feels aggreved and justly
this paper credited state item last week to the
Spring. The News authority for the credit Jack
sonve paper, but it gladly makes the correction and
promises better study of the columns of its enerprs
ing neghbor in Clay county for the future. Editor
Decker up his in enterprise and has made the
Times powerful factor in the building up of his town
"0-
On March 10 there IA O95 rural free mail delivery
routes i'm operation with 1900 more in contemplation
with 32OO6 patriots hoping for glimpse at the postal
cards.
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Administrators Notice.

Six months after date, to wit: on ,tu ,S IL Ican
Nav, A. ID 1908, or as soon thereafter a. Sf ~
be heard will file with the County JnGgvftss JnagHnts
Putnam County, Florida, my finaI acC9{Utibe ~ tbe
and vouchers, as the administrator CnrSty %l NV
estate VIM. L. Mcleod, late OF sag I'm NH tbe
deceased, and ak to be dischargeu ii0
further administration of said estate.
]. E. LANE
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Notice..

A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
a., the estate OF |: NJ. Meyer are hereby mott
neu ie tnd requested to present same to me FOR
payment Immediately, duly itemized and sworn
All persons having such claims and falling %.
hS bh,SSseht same within two az years from date ~
IN notlce Will be barred In the recovery fherel
NJ goer tne statute: and such failure and tbis
All persons Indebted TO said ssto,. a.. -.
queSted 70 make immediate settlement With ne.
a. ~ @ tne duiy authorized and legally apnoIn,nS
tSignedl a. Ioprp p,,,,
Dated February eth, 1905 AAecu'or'
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

Keep posted ON county affairs bv
taking the News-sl the year,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

Many friends in this section are
pleased to learn that Judge r. w.
Davis, Congressman from the Sec
ond District, has at last consented
to make the race for Governor. This
writer has personally known Judge
Davis for thirty years, and he has no
hesitancy in saying that personal
knowledge leads him to say that
there is not truer friend or more
honorable gentleman to be found
anywhere in Florida. He is honest,
conscientious, able, and devoted to
the people. He is not small in any
thing; neither is he selfish or big
oted; and we are satisfied that he
would make a Governor of the
whole people-one in whom implicit
faith may be safely placed. All hail
to Judge Davis-a man of the people
and for the people!-Apalachicola
Times.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

The practical unanimity with
which the candidacy of Congress
man Robert W. Davis for the Guber-
material nomination in 1904 has been
received by the press and people all
over Florida is akin to the unanimity
that prevailed whenever his name
has been mentioned as a candidate
for rejection to Congress from the
Second district. 1t looks as if our
Congressman was as popular in other
sections of the State as he undoubt-
edly is in his own district.--St. Au-
gustine Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10
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On March 10 there IA 095 rural free mail delivery
routes i'm operation with 1900 more in contemplation
with 32OO6 patriots hoping for glimpse at the postal
cards.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

Col. r. w. Davis has formally an
nounced his candidacy for Governor
No man in Florida is more popular
among the masses than Congressman
Davis, no man closer TO the hearts OF
the people, and his nomination in
the primary and election at the polls
can be safely said as foregone con-
clusion. No politician however
strong may be his desire to be Gov
ernor of the State of Florida, will
dare to enter a hopeless contest
against the idol of the people OF
FIorida.-Volusia Co. Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

AS Governor he will be able to do
even more, perhaps. than if he were
in Congress. He will still be able to
use his political influence with Con-
gressmen and Senators for any meas
ure in which Florida may be inter
ested and thus we will virtually
have four Congressman and three
Senators working for us-COlOnel
Bob will easily count for one Cover
nor, one Congressman and one Sena-
tor-and if necessary whole team
of "third house, members.
We have no doubt but that Mr..
Davis will secure the nomination for
Governor without opposition, be-
cause we give those who may be Op-
posed to him credit with having
sense enough to know that no man
can beat him.-Miami Metropolis.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

The people like Bob Davis because
he is their friend. He has ever
proven loyal to every trust, and will
always prove so, no matter to what
station he may be called. He is fully
conversant with the needs of the
State and its people, and none will
doubt the honesty of purpose of Bob
Davis to direct the destiny of State
so fair in prospects and so rich in re-
sources. The Crescent admires Mr..
Davis, and believes his nomination
and election are already assured
Live Oak Crescent.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-10

THE STATE PRESS
ON MR.. DAVIS
CANDIDACY.

1T cannot be other than gratifying
to the thousands of earnest advocates
of Hon. Robt. w. Davis candidacy
for governor of Florida to note with
what unanimity and cordiality his
candidacy is being received by the
state press. Last week the News
published extracts of his endorse
ment from the Tropical Sun, kis-
simmee Valley Gazettee, East Coast
| Advocate, Gainesville Sun, Clay
County Times, Miami Metropolis,
Tampa Times, Tampa Tribune. the
Times Union, Chipley Banner and
| the palachicola Times. Below is Il
new batch of endorsements; but these
are not all. Space forbids the pub
lication of more this week k.-ED.l
Notwithstanding the opposition
of the lively and pugnacious Tampa
Herald says the Punta Gorda Her-
aid, ut seems at this writing that
Bob Davis will have Il walkOver for
| Governor next year. Public sentl-
ment is undoubtedly in his favor to
an overwhelming extent
Hon. Robert w. Davis, comes out
hat-footed and says "Yes, sir, | am
candidate for Governor of the State
of Florida" Well, that settles it; we
have no axes to grind, and as he
seems to be a favorite of the mnjOri-
ty of the State papers the Standard
will be in the procession of adher-
ants.-Macclenny Standard.
Hon. Robert w. Davis has made
public announcement of his candi.
dacy for the Office of Governor.
The people generally are more
than pleased.
They are heartily sick and tired
of the would-be candidacy of pOliti-
cal tricksters, demagogues and hun
CRY ranters.
70 have one in whose integrity
every one has confidence; whose
character is unimpeachable; whost
Democracy is untainted with P0pu.
lism or Socialism, and whose capa'
bilities have been amply proven, as
candidate for the high office of chiei
executive, causes a feeling of relief
The probability is that Mr.. Davis
will have no opposition. 1t will
really make no difference if he has
for he will be elected anyhow
White Springs Herald.
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A few months aso Representative
Robt. w. Davis, who became a SOL
dier in the Confederate army when
he was II years old and fought till
the close of the war, surrendering
with the army of Gen. Joseph f..
Johnson, announced his candidacy.
1t seems to be taken for granted that
he will be nominated without Oppo-
sition, for Mr. Davis is a very pop
ular man in Florida. His decision
to retire from congress, announced
some time ago, was generally re-
gretted, for it will be distinct loss
to the democratic party in the House.
The democrats of his district would
have kept him in the House as long
as he cared to stay there. The most
formidable rival Mr.. Davis had was
Editor Frank Harris of Ocala, but he
has withdrawn from the race
Washington Post.
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CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGEl
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If any Respondent Florida states
man is tired of public life and wants
to commit political suicide, just let
him announce himself as candi-
date for governor against Hon. r. W..
Davis-and the thing is done.-White
Springs Herald.
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07

The Bucksport Times will be the name
of the weekly paper soon to be regularly is
sued from r. p. Harriman's printing office
each Friday, with Rev. Robert Sutclitfe as
editor, and Prof. f. A. Cooper, of the Sem
mary, general manager.
Cyrus W. Davis. mayor Of Waterville, has
purchased two-thirds of the outstanding
stock in the W. NJ. Ladd Publishing Co.,
publishers of The Watervile Sentinel
thereby acquiring a two-thirds interest III
the business and virtual control of the prop
erty. The business will be carried on as at
the near future ID Democratic daily will be
issued Mayor Davis is an aspirant for the
Democratic gubernatorial nomination i'll
1904.
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07
GNAWSAWAY The
BONE
Blood Wine Checks
Catarrh

"If You are not careful you will have
Ozoena!" This remark was made to the
writer of this article one day by special
ist who was treating him for catarrh.
Few people know what Ozoena is. Well,
it is an advanced stage of catarrh-the
point where the bone bordering the nasal
passages-the posterior cavities-cOm-
mences to decay, and there comes from
the head steady discharge of yellow
mucus which smells dreadfully. When
one has Ozoena you can't stay in the room
with him on account of the smell.
Catarrh if it remains in the head will inva-
riably run into Ozoena in time. If it goes
down the bronchial tubes it will termi-
nate in consumption. Which would you
prefer? Catarrh is diseased condition
of the mucous membranes, and is caused
by Door nourishment of the membranes
by the blood-in other words, a diseased
condition of the blood.
Local applications wouldn't cure ca
tarrh in a hundred years. You must use
internal means and T. ach it through the
blood. As scientific cure for catarrh,
"Blood Wine'' is admittedly the newest
and most reliable form of treatment. 1t
quickly stops all those agg1avating fea-
lures of the annoying and fatal disease,
such as dropping in the throat, sore
throat, excessive secretions from the
nose, splitting up of hard chunks, watery
eyes, ETC., and cleanses the nasal pas
sages. Mrs. Annie Krechhubel of 424
F Street, Louisville, had catarrh so bad
and so far advanced that she was on the
verge of passing away. She made a
hard fight and won. Now she can't say
enough for tBlood Wine.' Listen:
"For fifteen years (think of it-and the best
years of her life) suffered with catalrh, which
lead to a stomach trouble. 1 grew worse and
worse, and could hardly walk across the room.
AS had taken all kinds of medicines with no
results, | had almost given up hope. When
Blood Wine commenced to advertise in Louis
chased three more. l have now finished my
third bottle, and can truthfully say that my
catarrh has wholly left me, and can walk
around without getting tired. My strength is
returning and feel like a new person. l will
say to all sufferers with catarrh that Blood
Wine is the medicine to take if they want to
be cured"
If you have catarrh, depend upon it
Mrs. krechhubel has not overdrawn its
value one bit You can rely on 'Blood
Wine'' doing just as much for you.
Send your name to the Louis Daudelin
Co., Worcester, Mass, and receive, free
of charge an expert examination of your
blood. 'Blood Wine" costs fifty cents
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The Republican journal., 1903-05-07
Second Baptist Church Of lGontvills.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL:
The second Baptist church Of Montville
was organized in 1908 at the old schoolhouse
which then stood near what is known as
McFarland's Corner. 1t originated with
the first Baptist church in Palermo and con-
sisted of six members of that body. The
exact date of its organization is unknown,
but the extracts from the records of the
first Baptist church in Palermo here given
nearly fix the date. These members
wished to form a branch church in Mont
vile, and the church in Palermo, under date
of Oct. II, 1907, voted to share the labors Of
their pastor, Elder Nathaniel Robinson,
with their brethren in Montville A reviv-
al crowned his labors with success. In the
entry under date of April 16, 1908, is the re-
quest from the brethren in MOntville for
dismissal for the purpose of being embodied
into separate church. (which we are will
ling to grant and to assist them in council
whenever they shall see fit to organize the
second Baptist church in Montville." Those
dismissed for this purpose were Simeon
Muggridge. Sister Muggridge, Susanna
Cunningham, Ann Davis, Betsey Davis and
Levi Davis.
This church shared in the great refOrma-
tion of 1912, by which its membership was
increased to SO members. The converts
were baptized by Rev. Job Cushman. Will
liam Davis, son of Elder James Davis, who
had been licensed to preach, united with
the church and served as pastor
In 1914 the Muggridge family went to
Ohio. In 1916 Elder William Davis and
family with many others, followed to that
State, leaving this little church in feeble
condition and without pastor.
For time Elder Simon Fuller ministered
to them, but in 1882 it's name and place was
lost from among its sister churches.
ALLEN GOODWIN.
Centre Montville.
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07
Rabbits and Toads.

One of the unusual things the Legislature
did during its recent session was to estab-
lish close time on rabbits, with penalty
of, ten dollars and costs for violating the
law. We are not familiar with the argu-
ments used to bring this about, but in our
oniniOn it would be better instead to have
established a perpetual close time on tOads,
making it jail offence to kill one knowing
" and willfully, for we believe toad in
the garden is worth a hundred rabbits In
the bush.-PiscataQu Observer.
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07
A MAY MORNING.

What magic flutes are these that make
Sweet melody at dawn,
And stir the dewy leaves to shake
Their silver on the lawn?
What miracle of music wrought
In shadowed groves is this?
All ecstasy of sound upcaught:
Songs apotheOsis!
The dreaming lilies lift their heads
To listen and grow wise;
The fragrant roses from their beds
In sudden beauty rise:
Enraptured, on the eastern hill,
A moment, halts the sun;
Day breaks and all again is still -
The thrushes' song is done!
Frank Dempster Sherman, in the Ma!
Atlantic.
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07
A Little Early Riser

now and then, at bedtime will cure constipa-
ton, biliousness and liver troubles. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the famous
little pills that cure by arousing the secre-
tions, moving the bowels gently. yet effect
ually. and giving such tone and strength to
the glands of the stomach ana liver That the
cause of the trouble is removed entirely,
and If their use is continued for few days,
there will be no return of the complaint.
Solid nv r H. Moody.
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A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 5O-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if ii fails
to cure your cough CT cold. We also guar
antee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory
money refunded.
A. A. Howes n Co., W.O. Poor Il Son.
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07

on the arm, to the worst sort of burn, sore
or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is a
quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel Salye,
he particular to get DeWitts-this is the
salye that heals Without leaving a scar. A
specific for blind, bleeding itching and
protruding piles. Sold by R. H. Moody.
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The Republican journal., 1903-05-07

Captain K. f. Scott, who commands
the British antarctic exploring expedi
ton, which established a record in
The Republican journal., 1903-05-07

reaching latitude S2.17 and made
many important scientific discoveries,
will remain another year in the south
polar regions. Captain Scott is an off,
Ger in the British navy.
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Newspaper Notes.

Centre Montville.
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