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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

national administration. If we
win, I'll put you in the governor 8
palace for four years, There's a
tide in the affairs of man, you
know. It's at the flood at this
moment for YOU"
CASTOR was silent a moment
and looked thoughtfully out of
the window. The offer was a
tremendous temptation. A group
of old fogies had dominated the
Democratic party for ten years,
and had kept the younger men
down with their war cries and old
soldier candidates, until he had
been more than once Disguised.
He felt as sure of McLeod's sue
cess as if he already saw it. 1t
was precisely set againstin the
preceding campaign in which they
had deliberately alienated the
Farmers Alliance. They had
pooh poohed his warning and
Numbered on to their ruin.
It was the dream of his life to
have money enough to buy back
his mothers old home, beautify
it, and live there in comfort with
a great library of books he would
gather. The possibility of a car
eer at the state capitol and then
at Washington for so young a
man was one of dazzling splendor
to his youthful mind. For the
moment it seemed almost impos-
sible to say no.
Mcleod saw his hesitation and
already smiled with the certainty
of riumph, A cloud overspread
his face when CASTOR at length
said:
I'll give you my answer to-
morrow"
All right, you're a gentleman.
I can trust you. Our conyersa-
ton is of course only between you
ond me-"
Certainly, understand that. "
All that day and night he was
alone fighting out the battle in his
soul. 1t was an easy solution of
life that opened before him. The
attainment of his proudest am.
billions lay within his grasp al
most without a struggle. Such
a campaign, with his name on the
lips of surging thousands around
those speakers stands, was an
idea that fascinated him with q
serpent charm.
All that he had to do was to
give up his prejudices on the Ne
gro question. His own party
stood for no principle except the
supremacy of the Anglo"Saxon
On the issue of the party plat
forms, he was in accord with The
modern Republican utterances al
almost every issue, and so were
his associates in the Southern
Democracy. The Negro was the
point. What was the use now Of
persisting in the stupid reiter
alton of the old slogan Of white
supremacy? The Negro had the
bollot. He was still the ward OF
the nation, and likely to be for all
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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

The so-called witty rema
attributed to great men a.
their demise are enough to TfaA
them do fliptlops in their gras
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

When a man wants to talk
nearly always bumps up agai
some man who doesn't wan
listen.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

EVERY poison has It's antidote.
Malarial poison il IL Roberts Tonic
No cure no pay" J.. Hawkins c|
nan and A. Fl Denmark. AlaO d
Wilcox q Bro, Mystic, Ca, IL
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

I'VE guarantee Roberta Chill "a
to cure Fever, Chills, Malaria end
store lost sppetite-25c II II does,
ey back IL 1t Doesn't" J. Haw
Goodman and A. II. Denmark.
B. <. Wilco& & Bro. Mystic I'll
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

To make genuine Wall ST
consomme take a little stock,
seven times as much water, Il
catch your lamb.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06
[cuAPTER II CONTINUED. I

You are talking in dead lam
guage. We are living in new
world"
But principles are eternal"
"Principle? I'm not talking a.
bout principles I'm talking about
the practical politics. The peo-
pie down here haven't voted on a
principle in years. They've been
voting on old Simon Legree. He
left the state nearly quarter of
a century ago."
yes, Mcleod, but hiss soul has
gone marching on. The Repub-
lican party fought the south be-
cause such men as Legree lived in
it, and abused the negroes, and
the moment they won, turn and
make Legree and his breed their
pets. Simon Legree is more
than a mere man who stole five
million of dollars, alienated the
races, and covered the south with
the desolation of monarchy. He
is an idea. He represents every
thing that the soul of the south
loathes, and that the Republican
party has tried to ram down our
threats. Negro supremacy in
politics, and negro equality in So
ciety,"
you are talking about the
dead past, CASTOR. I'm surpris-
ed at a man of your brain living
under such a delusion. How can
there be negro supremacy when
they arc in minority?"
Supremacy under party sys-
tenn is always held by a minority.
The dominant faction of party
rules the party, and the success
full party rules the state. If the
negro only outnumbered one-fifth
the population and they all be-
longed to one party, they could
dictate the policy of that party"
"Yon know that a few white
brains really rule that black mob. "
Eyes, but the black mob defines
the limits within which you live
aud have your being"
Castor, the times has come to
shake off this nightmare, and face
the issues of our day and genera
ton. Weare going to win in this
campaign, but l want you. l like
you. You are the kind of man
we need now take the field and
lead in this campaign"
How are you going to win?'
"We are going to form a con-
tract with the Farmers Alliance
and break the backbone of the
Bourbon Democracy Of the South.
The farmers have now com pact
body of $4,000 voters. thoroughly
organized, and com bined with
the negro vote we can hold this
state until Gabriel blows his trum-
pet"
That's a pretty scheme. Our
farmers are crazy now with all
sorts Of fool IDEAS" said Castor
thoughttully.
Exactly, my boy, and we've
got them by the nose"
IF you can carry through that
programe you've got u in hole.
In a hole? l should say we've
got you in the bottomless pit
with the lid bolted down. You'll
not even rise at the day of judg
ment 1t won't be necessary"
laughed Mcleod, and as helaugh
ed he changed his time in tn
midst of his laughter.
And what is the proposition
you have to make to me?" asket
Castor.
Join with us ia this new Goa Il
ton, and stump the state for ue
Ynnr forknn.A Mil L. MI y. ~,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-03-06

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE %
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Iets All druggists refund the hi
# 1t fails to cure. 4. w. Groves
nature 10 Oh each box. 26c,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
THE FOLLY OF AMERICAN WOMEN.

One of hundred eminent Americans who have
expressed more or less publicly the views, DR..
George F. Shrady of New York, says that the fine
old American stock is being extermnated by the
constantly decreasing birth rate that prevails. He
says the native American women of today would
rather dog than baby He says plainly
as he may, to a mixed audience, that all this is
through wilful suppression of nature and that the
condition is most noticeable among the wealthy and
fashionable, while at the bottom of the social scale
children born frequently as they used to be.
He calls it the folly of the American woman. He
saws other things, one being that the sole hope of
the country to be in sustained birth rate in
the rural districts.
What does all this mean?
1t means, assuming that DR.. Shrady has not over
drawn the danger, that the people who now
Iconscientously having children are laying the
foundation for the future character of the United
States-are working, perhaps, a revolution, slow
but sure. Whether it will be a revolution depends
upon who are having the children If they are the
best citizens. well and good. If not, watch out
Let it be admitted that good citizens amply pre-
dominate now. Then let it also be admitted that
good citizenship can be insured for generation after
generation if this generation provides its share OF
new blood. Stop and think.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
WELAKA LETTER.
Editor PABATKA NEWS:

Well. the cold snap has passed
away and there has been no damage
that Is visible-everything was III
good shape for it. 1t did not inter
fere with our progressive whist par
ties, which move on regularly anu
are greatly enjoyed. The one given
Mt Mr.. Waid's while his sister was
present was most enjoyable affair.
The last one was held at Mr.. Dali
lows. and was a great success. Mrs.
Dallow as hostess filed the position
with much credit. We hope for
continuance, for it will soon be sum-
mer.
Temperance gatherings are in or
der through the peninsula and are
conducive to much good.
Our school closes this week. Miss
Morrison has made Il most excellent
teacher, and patrons did a good thing
10 give her extra wages as an induce
ment to come to our school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris are stopping
| ut the Gates house. This is Il large
roomy residence built on purpose for
accommodating visitors, and has a
/ fine location.
DIR. Sandusky has set an example
which should be followed by others;
he has had his fence nicely white
washed. Just notice the great differ
ence in looks.
Herbert Bryant has charge of the
Higgenbotham store, and if prompt
ness and attention is conducive to
success he will surely succeed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gafeney are now quar-
tered at the Packard cottage. They
are most welcome additions to the
place and are well known.
Many inquiries are coming from
the north for homes in Florida, and
by doing proper work Florida can be
made to have many home seekers
coming to enjoy her sunshine before
another winter sets in. All should
work for it. w.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section 8 Of Chapter
1883, Laws of Orida.
Notice is hereby given that G. F.
Sprague. purchaser OF Tax Certificate
No 25, dated the 4th day of June. A.
D. 1900, tax sales town Of Crescent CITY.
incorporated, 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 Crescent
City, Putnam county, Florida, to-wit:
Com. so #. S. Of sw. cor. s. so IT. q TO
lake st, n. TO beg. nlOng Lake st., blk
"a, crescent city.
The said land being assessed at the
date OF the issua Ice Of such certificate
In the name of Mary E. Meyers. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed accord.
ing to law, tax deed vii, issue thereon on
the 18th day of March, A. D. 1903.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 18th day of Feb. A. D. 1903.
[sEAL JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam Co.. Florida
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27

NOrItE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Cnder Section OF Chapter
1855, Laws of Florida
Notice i" hereby given that W. B
Movers, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 81, 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:
NE t, section IL, townships, range %
100 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date OF the issuance of such certificate
in the name of Fla. Finance 20. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law, tax deed will issue
thereon on the 18th day of March, A D.,
1903
Witress my offinial signature and sea-
this the 18th day of February A D.,
1903.
[Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk CT. Ct. of Putnam county, Florida
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section Of Chapter
1888, Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that W. B.
Meyers, purchaser Of Tax Certificate
No. PIT. Al, dated the 9TH day ofJuly, A.
D 1897, has flied said certificate In my
Office, aud has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law
Said certificate embraces the followinu
described property situated In Putnam
county, Florida, to wit:
Sc. of s.. / section IL, township s.
range $40 acres.
The said land being assessed at tn,
date of the Issuance of such certificate
in the name of Fla. Finance Company
Unless said certificate shall be redeem
ed according to law, tax deed will is.
sue thereon on the 18th day of March
A. D 1908.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 18th day of February A. D.,
1903
Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk G.. Ct. of Putnam ounty, Florida,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section 8, Of Chapter
1888. Laws of F Orida.
Notice is hereby given that w. L.
Fallon. purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. $685. dated the I'd day Of July, A. D.
1900, has filed said certificate in my Of
fee, aud has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, orida, to wit:
Part lot 8, Book R. p 100 Section 2S
township 10, range 27-3 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date of the i.suanc Of such certificate
IN the name of H Clark. Unless
said ertiflrate shall be redeemed &C
cording to law, tax deed will issue there
On on the 9th day of March, A D 1908
Witness my Official signature and sea
this the 18th day of Feb. A. D. 1903.
ISeall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk Ct. Ct. of Putnam County, Florida
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
WEAK AND LOW SPIRITED.
\ CORRESPONDENT THUS DESCRIBES HIS
EXPERIENCE.

II can strongly recommend Herbine
as a medicine of remarkable efficacy fol
indigestion, lnss of appetite, sour tast
10 the mouth, palpitatiOn, headache,
drowsiness after meals with distressing
mental depressions and low spirits
Herbine must be a unique preparation
for cases such as mine, for few doses
entirely removed my complaint. won
der at people going on suffering oil
spending their money on worthless
things, when Herbine is procurabe. and
so cheap" soc bottle at Alderman d
Stewards Palatks, aud Lounds' Crescent
City.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
Administrators Notice.

Six months after date, TO wit: on I'm dI Ian N
Nav, A. d iscs. or as soon thereafter as 81 ~ "
be heard, I win file with the County J.unSas,nts
Putnam County, Florida, my nnai ~ ~ The
and vouchers, as the administTaii9H County
estate VIM. l.. Mcleod, late OF 81 - t-cm the
deceased, and a K TO be discharged ii'
further admfnistratiOn of said estate;
]. E. LANE
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
Notice,

a IL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
the estate OF /. NJ. Meyer are hereby mott
ned and requested to present same to me for
to. anu sNofh
All persons having such claims and failing IN
present same within two ~ years from date ~
IBIS notlee will be barred In the recovery there
OF under the statute. and such failure and ri
notice win be plead in bar thereto. 'N ''i's
All persons indebted TO said estate ara -
queSted TO make immediate settlement vith nc
a. - me tne GUY authorized and legally appointed
lSignedl G. LOPEZ p.rpv
Dated February 9Th, lSaa s0u'0f'
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
IN COURT OF COUNTY JUDGE,
IN PROBATE.

In matter OF estate WIN P. Wright, intestste,
deceased
A suggestion Of insolvency Of said estate
having been made by Henry st-unE admins
traitor, Il Is ereby ordered that an persons
having claims against said estate do apDear
and hie the same with the County Judge ~
putnam County, Florida. on or before JuIy 9th
1893. N L COKE, County Judge.
PAlstkA, Florida, January 9Th, las
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-27
AND ADVERTISER.

Entered at the Falatka, Fla, postonice maiabe
matter of the second-class.
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SELLING OUT

Acme Har: ows > cost, 30Olbs W. inIes
Oil Soap, Sulphur and other ar'i'i''
at half price.
]. wETHERBEE,
Fruitland, Fla
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
Resolutions of Respect.

Death has again entered uubidden tn.
inner door of our Sanctuary and trans
lated the soul of another worker from IT.
earthly tabernacle here to its allotted
place in the Temple of immortality and
once more it has bec9me our duty to
pay the last tribtte ofIsrespect to tn,
memory of one whose presence in the
sanctum of our noble order will be for
ever missed at his post OF duty.
The portals of the Celestial City has
opened to receive one of our beloved
members. Francis Marion Boone AT
the next roll call the voice of faithful
and true P>thian will be silent. Never
again will he meet US around the sacred
altar of fraternal devotion nor again fill
the seat made vacant by his TRANSFORMERS
ton to the Castle Hall on high.
1t is but meet and proper that this
Lodge of which he was a member and
which he loved so we'll and served with
devotion shonld take suitable recogni-
ton on his meritorious services as a
knight and worthy citizen.
Therefore, be it resolved, That St.
Mary Lodge No. A, Knight of Pythias,
has, in the death of our esteemed Brother
Boone, lost true member.
Resolved, That it is but tender and
deserving to say that at all times he was
active in the fulfillment Of his duties,
honest and answering in his convic-
tions, pure and upright in his actions. q
kind husband and father. faithful
friend, generous and loyal citizen. a
true and firm Pythian.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathies to the family of our deceased
brother in their hour of sorrow and grief.
Resolved, That as further token of
respect page in our minute book be in
scribed to his memory, that our charter
be draped for period of thirty days and
the members of this Lodge to wear the
usual badge Of mourning for the same
period.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
published and copy thereof be sent to
the family of the deceased.
W. p. FOSTER,
L. LAURTTZEN,
BENZ. COUILLARD,
w. H. LATHAM,
LOUIS RICHARD,
Committee
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL XMAS DINNER

The Sunday School children OF
the Methodist Church are prepar-
ing to provide for giving all the
widows and orphans of the town a
Christmas dinner. In order to make
the affair a big success they soli-
cit the help of their friends for
contributions either in money or
provisions. This is charitable
move on the part of the children
and deserves the help and encour-
agement Of the good people of
our town. Let every one contrib
ute according to their means there
by making it possible for those
who have not the means to en-
10y a fine Christmas dinner as the
guests of the Sunday School
children. The ladies in charge
of this movement ask all to send
in their contributions, especially
money, at once, so that they may
be able to purchase turkeys and
other necessaries for the dinner.
All donations, no matter how
small, will be cheerfully received
by Mrs. Emma Crawford, who has
the matter in charge.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court, Parish
of St. Mary. No. 927S.

Bodepheimcr & Bro. vs. u. A. Si2ur.
By virtue of writ of iieri facias is
sued out of the 23rd Judicial District
Court of Louisiana, in and for the Par
ish of St. May and to me directed, in
the above entitled and numbered suit,
have this day seized and will offer for
sale at public auction. for cash, to the
last and highest bidder. at the principal
door of the court house, in the town of
Franklin, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF JAM
UARY, 1904,
between the hours of II o'clock 3. m.
and o'clock p. M. the following de-
scrbed property, to-wit:
That certain tract of land, situated in
the Parish of ST. Mary. Louisiana, and
designated as the east half of the east
half of section thirty-seven, in township
fourteen south, range eight east, con-
containing'a superficial area of one hun
dred and fifty-nine acres and eighty-three
hundredths of an acre.
JNO. B. SANDERS,
Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Parish of St. Mary
La, Dec. 18th, 1903.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court, Par
ish of st. Mary.
j. Warren Foster vs.. Nancy Ca1lin,
No. 11.1S7.

Under and by virtue of judgment
rendered by the Hon. 23rd Judicial Dis
,rict Court in the above styled and num-
pered suit on Nov 21st, 1908, dccreeing Il
partition by licitation of the hereinafter
described property. will offer for sale,
for cash. to the last and highest bidder.
1T tho principal door of the court house
in the town Of Franklin La, on
SATURDAY, THE 26rH DAY OF DE-
GENDER, 1908,
between the hours of IL o'clock A. Nj
and 40 clock ?. NJ, the following des-
cribed and mentioned property, to-wit:
That certain tract or parcel Of land situa-
ted in the Parish OF ST. Mary, measuring l2)
lands formerly of Joseph BarabinO, south by
adds Of Josephine Fornette, west by land
formerly of John b. Murphy and east by
and formerly of Edward Barahuse, being
he same property acquired by Villire Car
in from Sylvinia oliver, Jan. IL. lSsS, record-
ID in Book Is of Mortgages, page 619 of the
Recorders Office of tho Parish of the st.
Diary, together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon.
Also another tract OF land lying and being
situated in the Parish of st. Mary back of
the town of Franklin, having front of two
t2) arpents on the public road, leading from
The said town to the Bayou Potage, contain
lug a superficial area of II arpents more or less
bounded north by the aforesaid public road,
.ast and south by lands Of the estate of
Thos. Foster, deceased. and west by lands of
Josephine Fornette formerly, but now by the
drst above described tract herein, with all
The buildings and improvements thereon
situated and thereto belonging, being the
same property acquired by Vlllire Carlin
from Thos. j. Foster as will appear by refer
cnce to Book page 1892 of the Conveyance
Records of the Parish of st. Mary.
JOHN b SANDERS,
Sheriff's office, Parish of st. Mary. La,
Nov. 21st. 1908.
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Low Rates on Railroad.

Morgan's Louisiana & Texas
Railroad and Steamship Company
will sell tickets from Franklin to
all points in Louisiana and Texas
Dec. % to Jan. 1st, return limit
Jan. 9TH. Where one way rate is
less than So at one and one-third
fare, not to exceed $3.50. Where
rate is SO or more, at one fare plus
ten per cent. on account of Xmas
holidays. To New Orleans and
points in South east, Arkansas,
illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ne
braska, Mexico City, Monterey
and return Dec. 10th to Goth, re-
turn limit 80 days from date of
sale at one fare plus 81 on account
of Christmas holidays.
From Franklin to New Orleans
and return Dec. 18th and 18th, re-
turn limit Dec. 21st at rate of
one fare plus 25c, on account of
Centennial Celebration Transfer
of Louisiana Purchase. Also to
Ruston and return Dec. 9th and
18th with return limit Dec. 31st, at
a rate of one fare plus 25c on &C.
count of La. State Public School
Teachers Association. For addi-
tional particulars, apply to local
agent, or to G. B. ELLIS,
Division Pass. and Freight Agt.
New iberia.