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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26
With a Comment or Two.

& FIad Senator Clayton been MEMBER OF
Congress rather than the state Logls7
4lature, in all probability escaping gas
would not have had such q bad effect on
lhim.--E'red erlckeburg Star,
If not, why not? Do you refer to tho
quality? Be more explicit
Regardless Of law to the contrary.
there seems to be plenty of North caro-
lima citizens carrying firing arms con-
cealed. The result would indicate that
the harvest was on.-Concord Tribune.
The trouble there as everywhere is: It
requires some such tragedy as that, which
occurred in Raleigh on Saturday last, to
bring the law to the attention of those
whose duty 1t is to constantly enforce It..
*. Do the doctors ana other scientific
folks who are always telling us about
the microbes In water ever stop to re-
fleet that they will ultimately get peo-
pie so suspicious that they will quit
drinking water entirely? Then what will
we temperance folks do?-Montgomery
Advertiser.
Coming from that source "we temper
ance folks is good.
One Of the new States is to be called
"Montezuma." That is n euphonious
name and has rich historical associations,
but 1t would have been preferable to have
named the State after the great Ameri
can statesman, Thomas Jefferson. rather
than the emperorss OF the &Azteos. It seems
likely to be the last chance the country
will have to honor Jefferson, the great
purchaser of raw material for States with
the name of a State--Norfolk .Virglnian-
Pilot. &
There will be States enough. We
haven commenced to slice UP Texas yet.
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Chattanooga Tlmes ut Icost Senator
Pettus, Of Aabnnn, Just 81 to be re-
elected that amount being the fee due
the Secretary Of Statetfor his services.
The Southern States are at least FREQ
from the scandalous bargains and sales
of senatorial places that have disgraced
more than ono Northern and Western
State. Our Senators, great or small.
are the unbought choice OF the people
representatives"
Dallas News: Tho British Lion Is
about as glad as any ono to get out OF
1T. 1t was not afraid Of Venezuela,
but 1t was so worrying to haya to keep
an eye on that German Black Eagle.
Birmingham News: The s'nth viii
determine the platform and 8the per-
sonnet OF the next Democratic pre'iden-
tial ticket. IT.; influence will be more
potent than usual for the reason that
the South Is tho only section that can
guarantee electoral votes, In addition.
the south's delegations to the next Dem
ocratic Convention will be pledged to
no fads nor ephcmeral theories INC
South has done some sound political
thinking OF recent years.
Atlanta Journal At a patriotic mass
meeting held last night in New York
in Carnegie Hall, Booker washington
delivered an address on the question OF
tile negro, his future and his relation to
tho white race.
In spite OF foolish friends III high
places, OF enthusiastic but ill-advised
Northern mon Of wealth, and In spite
OF much praise and pam7crng, 1t IS evil
dent thnt this negro leader has not lost
his head, nor has his usefulness TO elthc"
race been destroyed.
This address was characterized by that
temperance OF speech and breadth OF
thought which has characterized all Of
Washingtons addresses.
New Orleans Plcayune: But have
the ardent admirers Of the new educa-
ton reflected that nearly all the world
actual advance, nearly all It's great In
ventions and discoveries, nearly all Its
best literature and noblest art must
be credited to thinkers and workers who
went to school before that now familiar
phrase, tlfe new education, had been
coined7
Memphis Commercial-Appeal: The
report that David B. Hill Will be a
candidate for President, that Cleveland
will support him and Bryan will fall
into line is about the most engaging
pipe dream of the day. We do not
doubt that Teddy will withdraw in his
favor at the proper time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

THE troublesome ladrones are furnish-
Ing the i-itnperalists Of Boston IT. IT.
tie material for gas and that IS about VI
all the now outbreak in Luzon VIII VII
amount to. &s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

u Some Northern papers are expressing
surprise that Miss Roosevelt was honor
ed in New Orleans, and that she had such
a good time. These things occasion no
surprise down hero, where we know
New Orleans and New Orleans people,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

N Congress has only six more days IN
which to do mischief and still the Pres
iident has not mado UP his mind about ut
the extra session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

Evidently tho shoemallers strike at
Lynn, Mass will have to be referred to
The Hague. Ill
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

washington society, which has been
working overtime, welcomes Lent as per-.
haps It is welcomed nowhere else.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

When once they start, sky-scrnpers Will
be as Catching" in Richmond as the
measles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

That gentleman who so boldly declared
that Germany can lick III with one
hand tied behind her. got his name in
print. There are many ways Of doing
1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

Newport News }Times-nerald: The lat
est Virginia legislator to blow out the
Gas Is from Bedford county, but being
al old member of the Senate, q little thing
ike gas did not hurt him much.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

Those papers that are being printed ut
sea are q little rocky.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

Tho Hon. Reed smoot Is In washington
and likes It very much. So far he thinks
his desk in8the Senate chamber has not
gone anywlere.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

Newport News Press; It is generally
conceded that the most important work
before the present session of the Virginia
General Assembly is that OF adapting the
laws of the State to the new constitu-
ment felt by the people of the State at
the failure of the Legislature TO perform
thit, work, the Charlottesville Progress
says:
Tho murmurs Of discomfort that are
beginning to be heard are likely to grow
into q clamor equal to the roar of Mag
ara, unless our Solons exhibit moro ac-
tivity than Is at present attributed to
them liaa-t 5sHt .3G tftS5le
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

Petersburg IndeX-Appeal: Congress Will
adjourn in about eight or nine days, but
the Virginia Legislature, like Tennyson's
brook, goes on forever--that is to say, to
the finish of its limit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26
Short Talks to the Legislature.

Norfolk INTERCHANGEABLE: There can be
no question that the present system OF
registering and transferring land titles IS
cumbersome. expensive, antilunted and
out OF keeping with modern business
methods, whereas we have not seen any
valid objection offered to the Torrens
sy.tem. Indeed, If there Is any opposi-
aticn to 1t In the State we have failed to
note it. The press Is a unit in its favor.
aud we believe that II the system were
adopted It would prove exceptionally pop-
ular with the people Of tho State.
We can, Of course. understand how the
General Assembly should be inclined to
q no SLOW where so much Is involved, but
tic. Torrens system is no longer an ex.
pertinent 1t has stood the test OF the
3coUrts and Of practical experience, and
is now in no sense empirical.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26
rhe Wilson News says; {

.Although bill has passed both
brynches Of the Legislature maSing it
a misdemeanor to operats, g bucket shop
a. omen l,s af t that mace. Tho bill IS TO ba
contested In 5thN En0urts and II y not
thought that it MI stand the tesI'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-26

The pyramid OF the Life Insurance
Company Of Virginia shows that the bus
mess Of the company In sixteen years has
grown s!Steen-fold. That Is TO say. the
business In the sixteenth year was nearly
sixteen times as great as It was In the
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
WALDRoN AT RICHMOND.
Visits the Confederate Soldier
Who Captured Him i'll
the COS.
Editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
Having a few spare moments /
thought best to post you of our
whereabouts. We left Vale Cruis,
N. c., Sept. 26th, coming II miles
by carriage to Blowing Rock, and
leaving next morning by carriage for
a "A miles ride down the mountain to
Lenoir. The mountain ride cannot
be eXcelled in the United States
good roads and scenery enchanting.
The railroad ride from Lenoir to
Chester, S. G. was through a very
good country, passing many thriving
looking towns, leaving Chester at
midnight and arriving at Columbia
In time for the early morning train
over the SeabOard Air Line for Ricl-
mond. Much OF the country. was
poor, but many places good and some
very pretty and furnishing. Partic-
ularly so was Southern Pines and
Raleigh. The road bed and cars We're
perfect, making about 35 miles
an hour. After getting to Richmond
we were soon at the house of my old
friend and captor, and our welcome
was as genial as could be. No brother
COULD have extended q more cordial
greeting. We are now here taking
in the sights of the most historical
city in the United States. There is
something of interest to see all the
time. Last evening | attended the
meeting of Lee Camp No, |, of which
my friend is Il member, and was
warmly welcomed. Their hall is
finely equipped, and most magnifi-
cent portraits of their great generals
are hung along the walls-they are
very interesting to look at. Unlike
the G. A. R. meeting, they seem to
be open to all, at least no objection
was made to my presence .during all
the proceedings, in fact was invited.
to come again. About 30 were pres
ent.
! have got to visit the Confederate
soldiers home, Seven Pines battle
iield, the museum and soldiers
monument, lee and jackson monu-
ment, the old state house and other
places. Some time next week we
expect to go to Washington for few
days, and then back here and pre-
pare for II home run. While we are
having as good and pleasant a time
rs one could wish for, when all is
over wR will he glad to head for our
Florida home.
| have had much inquiring about
Florida, and q party of three are GO
ing down with US with view of re-
manning. | still have much CORE
spondence for homes in Florida, and
feel that many will become citizens
of Putnam county in the near future.
At present the weather is quite
warm. Some rain Of late to lay the
dust, which was welcomed by all.
Well, Mr.. Editor, you cannot expect
much from one on the fly, so will
close.
. We left Mr.. and Mrs. H. Erwin at
Vale Cruis enjoying themselves.
With regards, | remain,
Yours,
F. G. WALDRON.
Richmond. Va. Oct Sd,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
the SJmy AFTER,

1t is a strange omission that the
day after, supreme and epoch making
period Of time, should have failed 10
receive the homage which is its just
prerogative.
De Quincy, in his powerful bit Of
word painting entitled "The Knocking
at the Gate" dwells on the thought
that in Macbeth" the climax of the
tragedy, the moment most truly
fraught with terror, is not the one in
which occurs the murder of Duncan.
or when the guilty pair nerve them
selves for its accomplishment, but the
moment when the first knocking at the
gate is heard. With that summons
from without comes an instant and
terrible realization Of what has taken
place. In that moment of horror is
condensed all the meaning of past
crime and future retribution as In a
lightning fash.
The magnitude of what has happened
cannot be measured until the first
touch of reaction has been felt We
cannot tell what has really occurred
till the day after-Atlantic.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
How to Make Pine Woods.

Farmers in the White mountains
have discovered. or learned, what farm
ars elsewhere are slow to ascertain. 1t
is that if you lop off the lower limbs Of
balsams when they are young the
limbs will not grow again. Thus the
tree as lumber will be improved. 1t
will be freer of knots.
Certain hotel owners, desiring pine
lands near their hotels on account of
healthfulness, asked government for
ester how to get them. The reply was:
"Cut off the hard woods, then turn the
cattle in to pasture for three years
That will keep down the shoots of the
hard woods, and the pines, which cat
tie avoid, will grow up, and their
needles will keep down other growths."
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
Too Small to Obey.

When a certain couple were married
the wife was sixteen years old and big
and buxom. The husband was two
years her senior, but slim to thinness
and not up to the average in height.
Ten years passed, and the couple got
along as well as many couples do, but
the wife was hard to manage. With
the flight of time she became larger,
while her theoretical lord and master
added not an inch to his stature nor an
ounce to his weight. One day he want
ed her to do something, and she re-
fused, at first quietly, then vehemently
and finally exploslvely. "Pll not do II"
she declared, land I'd like to see you
make me-"
But, Maria" expOstulated her hus-
band. "when you married me didn't you
promise to obey meY
81 did," she replied. Then, sizing up
his diminutive proportions, she added,
"But expected you'd grow"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
A Vision In sIumber That Was Turn
ed Into II Reality.

A Vision In SIumber That Was Turn
ed Into II Reality.
Stuart Robson used to tell Strange
story of Laura Keene, with whom he
played in the sixties in the last centu-
ry "The sight of bottle of red ink
was enough to upset her for Il week.
he said. ION one occasion we were
playing a farce called The Lady and
the Devil An important scene of it
was when she was sitting at table
preparatory to writing a letter. |, as
her servant, stood at the back of
chair. Take your right hand off that
chair she whispered. The stage dia-
Iogue proceeded. You are sure you
can find Don Rafael Mt his lodgingsT
Yes, madam; his servant tells me his
wounds will cOntine him to his bed for
a week. is this the only paper that
we have? Where is the ink? Here,
madam. And l bent forward to place
the ink within her reach, when, in my
confusion at her reproOf, the vessel
was upset and its contents trickled
OIL to the lap of her satin dress. The
ink was blood red. | shall never for
get the CHASTITY look that overspread
her face, and was so frightened that
| never knew how the scene ended.
"The next morning mt rehearsal she
told me | was doomed TO ill luck for the
remainder of my days. She called the
company together and gave them de-
tailed description of the awful scene
the night before occasioned by the
young man who would never make an
actor. She told-of terrible dream she
had had in which some great person
had been foully murdered before her
eyes; how she had attempted rescue
without avail; how he had fallen dead
Mt her feet and how his blood slowly
oozed into her lap. 1t was two years
after this that Miss Keene was play
ing at Ford's theater, Washington, on
the occasion when Abraham Lincoln
was shot. Miss Keene was the only
person who seemed to realize the sit
uation. She ran to the box, and In
moment the head of the dying man
was in her lap, while the scene Of her
dream was being pitifully enacted
Argouaut.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
FROM FLORAHOME.
Editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
A recent letter from Minneapolis,
Mimi, says: 1--WE have been wear
ing overcoats here for the past two
weeks; can you beat that in Florida?"
We must admit we can't. No
fairer weather greets the world thar
can be found in this immediate por-
ton of it. 1t is u wonder why those
who have experienced a taste of it
can resists The impulse to return and
enjoy it perpetually. / have been
asked about mosquitoes. Can an
swer that for this season--this year
we are practically unacquainted
with the pest.
The Can we make a living in
Florida" question is answered by the
success of Mr.. A. w. Tucker whose
land eight months ago was covered
by Il heavy growth of timber and I'M
dergrowth of so dense character as
to be found only in the semi-tropic.
and now bears as fine a growth of
sugar cane, sweet potatoes, sorghum,
COW peas, turnips, etc, as can be
found in the country. Mr.. Tucker
has raised and harvested good crop
Of corn, tomatoes, Irish potatoes and
some other truck previously, thus
demonstrating Florida's possibility
of two to three crops a year on the
same land. All our farmers are
busy, the hay harvest still occupy
ing the attention Of many of them.
The arrival of g. B. Allen from
Denmark, Ark, and of Mrs. j. p.
Arndt of st. Paul Mimi, with three
children tallies the first Of the yearly
influx to our pretty little settlement.
Mr.. Allen has fine property here
and proposes to make FlOrahome
his future home and Mrs. Arndt,
whose husband is also one of our
early purchasers, declares ''if like
the country and thus far do" her
intention to build a nice home and
forever escape the snow, ice and high
rents that inflict punishment on the
dwellers in the north temperate and
south frigid zones.
| wish all those who own land
here would do away with the fear of
starving here and come on in adj
vance prepared to enjoy Florida's
favors. A most excellent idea would
be for all who own prairie or ham
mock to have II few acres, if not
more than two, fenced and prepared
and cropped in advanced that they
might have home to go to on arri-
val and save largely the expense of
the start in new country The cost
of so doing would be but trifle
while the advantages would he i'm
measurable. The writer will gladly
answer questions regarding the
carrying out of such an idea.
A number of our farmers are put
ting land in shape to grow celery,
having in view the future of that
crop as a money maker. We are
assured by experts from other por-
tions of the state that the most
favorable results will follow.
The lumber is on the ground for
the residence of S. E. Tubbs, and
carpenters will put it in shape for
him. Mr.. Tubbs and wife expect
to be in Florahome within two
weeks.
Protracted meetings still continue
under Revs. Hawk and Ford, assist
ed by our local preachers. FavOra-
BILE results are the reward.
ID. w. STARKEY.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
SuperHtltIOns.

II two persons raise their glasses to
their lips simultaneously they are IN
dicating the return of a friend or rela-
tive from foreign parts. The same in
timation is conveyed by bubbles in
coffee or by the accidental fall OF
piece Of soap on the floor
A pickering flame in the fire or an
upright excrescence in burning
candle is interpreted as predicting the
arrival OF a guest, whose stature is
Judged by the length Of the flame or
excrescence.
II one drains glass OF the contents
OF which some one else has paFtakeh
he will learn the secrets OF the latter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
Personal aud Social.

Jim Harper is at home OH IL visit.

Jim Harper is at home OH visit.
Irving Padgett is now the engineer
on the steamer Satilla.
Mrs. J. c. Grimsley is expected
back from Atlanta tomorrow.
Ivan Waterman is now student
in Stetson University, DeLand.
CT. Chamberlin is building new
barn on mis- down town property.
Mrs. L. Burton returned from q
weeks visit in Palatka last Friday.
w. b. Shotwell has completed
very fine row boat for DIR. G. F.
Sprague.
Mrs. S. Martin LaBree and her
nephew, Lloyd Preston, have gone to
Waynesboro, N. O., for three
weeks outing.
DR.. H. q. WEIGH was in the city a
couple of days last week and all his
old friends here were pleased to well
COME MIN Dack.
Hon. ]. H. Harp returned last Sum
day from q four months visit in
Georgia and Tennessee, and says he
has enjoyed the rest.
Arthur Appleby has resigned his
position as superintendent of the
Haw Creek Security Company, after
over years contiHslous service.
Hon. Edwin Gilbert has leased his
cottage on Prospect street for the
winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert will
be here the first of the coming
month.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Deaton and
their interesting family of children
moved to town last week and are
residing in the house Mr.. Deaton
recently purchased from A. v.
Driver.
Miss Florence Colmar of Savan-
nah is here on short visit to Miss
Hutchinson. Miss Colmar passed
the winter here several years ago as
the guest of her sister, Mrs. DR.. E. E.
Rollins.
The Episcopal Sunday school
opened last Sunday with n large at
tendance. Mr.. Walter Cliff is the
superintendent, and Mesdames Bur-
ton, Payson, Preston and Miss Hutch
inson, teachers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gipson and Mrs Boy
den Of Baltimore and Mrs Ezra
Brown have leased the residence of
Hon. ]. H. Harp on the west side of
lake Stella for the winter. They ex-
pect to arrive this week.
w. H. Maxson returned last Thurs
day from New York where he spent
the month of September looking
after his business interests. He now
calmly awaits the opening of the
hunting season.
Chas. f. Cook and Geo. OttersOn
OF Pomona passed through town on
Monday on their way to Haw Greek
where they have several hundred
cattle on the range. They were to be
gone several days and had a COM
plete camping outfit.
The friends of Hon L. X. Tucker
OF Fruitland, In this city, are hopeful
mat the county executive committee
viii recommend him to the governor
lot appointment as county superin-
tendent Of schools The feeling pre-
sal's that there is no more eonseisn-
NSas friend Of the schools IN the
whole county,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
Do YOU WANT TO YAwN ?

Feel cold shiverings, achiugs in the
bones, lack of energy, head ,che, and
great depression? These symptoms may
be followed by violent headache, high
fever, extreme nervousness, a condition
known as ma aria. Herbine cures it.
Take IL before the disease gets fair
hold, though it will works cure In any
stage. J. A. Hopkins, Manchester,
Kan, writes, 81 have used your great
medicine, Herbine, for several years.
There Is nothing better for malaria,
chills and fever, headache, biliousness,
and for blood purifying tonic there is
nothing as good. soc at Alderman "
Stewards, Palatka; and Lounds' drug
sore, Crescent City.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
at Co.'s RIGHT TO rHE sror"

When pain or irritation exists on any
part Of the body. the application of Bal
iard's Snow Linament win give prompt
relief. at goes right TO the spot, SAID
an old man who was rubbing 1t In, to
cure his rheumatism. G. r. Smith,
prom. smith House. Tenaha, Tex. writes !;
~ have used Billiards. Snow Eminent
in my family for several years, ana nave
found Il 10 be a fine remedy, Tor all aches
and pains, and l recommend Il Tor pains
IN the throat and chest. s5o. 6Oc ana
81 90 bottle 81 Alderman 4 Stewards
PsIstka, and LOunds' drug store Ores
cent City,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-09
One man makes a fortune to eight
that become BANKRUPT in England
BEAUTIFUL OOMPLEXIONs

Are spoiled by using any kind Of
preparation that fills the pores of the
skin. The best way to secure Gear
complexion, fres from sallownefs. PIN
Piles, blotches. ETC.. Is TO keep the liver In
good order. An occasional dose OF Fer
bine will cleanse the bowels. regulate
the liver and So establish a clear, healthy
complexion. SOC at Alderman 4 Stew
arts Palatka, and Lounds' Crescent CITY,