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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-23
rapid road to the insane asylum No greater calamity can
ne seepss The extreme Weakness the tired and utterly

(lEEsphESSNESS is simply rapid road to the insane
- beta person than to become sleepesS. The eXtIe
exhausted and Frustrated feelings following wake
ful, disturbed and unrefreshing nights are terrible
w hat wonder that there many shattered nerves.
tired brains and debilitaed bodies, when consider
the thousands upon thousands who pass seepess or dis
turbed nights, and rise mornings feeling indescnbaby
miserable, dragged out, scarcely able to face the days
work. What wonder that many rise mornings from
seepess eyes tossing from side side, simply catcs
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
Crescent City News

The Gondola will be hauled ON the
| ways in few days and remodeled
ana re-equipped The new gasoline
engine has already arrived. Cant,
u Il. Miles of Pomona, will put the
boat III complete repair. With its
new engine, increased speed and a
covered cabin for bad weather, the
Gohdola will be able to convey
passengers to and from the trains in
comfort. The boat will be in readi-
ness long before the fail travel be-
gins-prObably will not be on the
ways more than two weeks.
H' w. Franklin of Leesburg, one
OF the oldest buyers in the state, es-
Inmates the orange crop at Il much
smaller number of boxes than last
year. He says: an regard to ap-
preaching citrus crops of Florida,
my opinion from observation is that
1t Is not us large rs previous seasons :
last season the Seeding crop was full
crop, the coming one is with few
exceptions 80 per cent off. The bud
ded crop is larger, also the crop of
grapefruit from statistics furnished
by railroads. The last season crop
was little upward of 500, 900 boxes,
the coming one in my opinion will
not exceed 400, -Leesburg Com
mercial.
Ephriam H. Stone, better known
in this section rs Deacon Stone, died
at his home, st. Johmsbury Center,
Vermont, August LIST, after an Illness
of but few days. His funeral oc-
Cured on the Thursday following
and was attended by pretty nearly
everybody in the place, for Mr..
Stone was an old settler and one who
stood high in the esteem of the peo-
pie. Mr.. Stone has been winter
resident of Grovesdale suburb since
1888; and is well-known and univer-
esteemed by our people He was IL
hlgh-minded Christian gentleman of
the old New England school. He
owned cOmmodiOus residence at
Grovesdale and fine orange grove,
and his home was usually the CEN
tire of company of bright people
during the winter season. His grove
property here, it is stated will go to
his son, whose wife is daughter of
the late l.. Maui. The News is
Indebted to Mrs. Cheatham, a neigh
Dor, for all that it could learn of Dea-
con Stones death and burial. Mr..
Stone will be greatly missed here.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19

L wish to ask each and every tax
payer OF this county to get their tax
receipts of 1903, examine closely, and
should you find any over piece or
more described thus: part of u
grant or the INV a of NV a less 5
Il, or 70 on west side of he "A of
ne a or 80 a in n. pit of Sc a of
sw a. or ''pt of lot 4, Blk II Palat-
ka' or any description of this Kind,
(these given as illustrations) then
you have Il description that is not
complete, and ! ask You to then go
to your deeds and find where such
piece is-give. me section, township
ana range of same aud then look on
back of deed and give me the num-
per OF book and page where same is
recorded; then II enter this on my
I,l9O4 book which / am now writing.
ana IN that way make it an accepta-
bic legal description. And when in
THIS shape, you are benefited by it as
1t protects yours in case any part or
parts of the same 10 acres or grant
are sold. Should you find that all
YOU have, are whole pieces that is,
has not been cut or divided, then YOU
need not send me anything, for it is
only where they read 50 as to make
it difficult to locate it, that | need
book and page of record
am anxious to get all in better
shape and to go to the records now
and search would take a great while.
hence troubling you in this way. |
assure one and all that it will be
quite Il favor and will be much ap-
preciated. 1t will not take you long
to do this. will'add, that you may
have several pieces in same deed. if
so. send book and page number as it
will show where to find either piece
in clerks office. Let them come at
once please, AS need such now rs
write. Thanking all in advance, |
am, Respectfully.
G. +. BULLARD.
Tax Assessor.
McMeekin, Fla, Aug. 10, 1904.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19

Tbare is story of priVateer >
orow Of forty to fifty men capturing a
turkish galley with 500 seamen anu
soldiers on board by means OF a sma che 20
Of bees judiciously thrown among s :
na there are enough authentic en-. IN,
a D Of strange methods OF atla ',
s - nroyidc amply sufficient material
70 ,no casuist in deciding what is lalr
and what unfair in war, p s
naphtha. boiling lend; birds .t E%rnuSp,
of or men and horses, Chinese sankp "sH.
SasIdss the implements already men
toned have all been used for ollen Sor.
fare.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
STOP THAT COUGH !

When a cough, tickling or an irrita-
ton in the throat makes you feel uncom-
Portable. take Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Don't wait until the diseasF
has gone bsyond control. Mr.. and Mrs
j. A, Anderson, 354 West 9Th St, Salt
Lake City. Utah, writes: I'VE think
Billiards. Horehound Syrup the best
medicine for coughs and colds. We
have used it for several years; 1t ALWAYS
gives immediate relief, Is very pleasant
and gives perfect satisfaction use, 50c
SIO0, Alderman d Stewards, Palatka
and Lounds' Drug Store, Crescent City
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19

A politician upon his arrival at Ger.
tain small town where he was to make
speech the following day found that
the two so called hotels were crowded
to the doors Not having telegraphed
for accommodations, the politician dis.
covered that he would have TO make
shift as best he could He was com.
PEELED for that night TO sleep on wire
cot which had only some blankets and
a sheet on it, As the statesman is a
fat man. he found his imprOvised bed
anything but comfortable.
"Well," asked friend, when the poll
tician appeared in the dining room in
the morning, how did you sleep?"
oh fairly WELL" replied the states
man nonchalantly. but | loOked-like a
waffle when got up."-YOuth's Com
paniOn.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
ERRINE

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood } flow; it affords prompt
lief from biliousnesS, indigestion. sick
and nervous headaches, and the over in
diligence in food and drink Herbine
acts quickly, a dose after meals will
bring the patient into good condition
in few days.
G.. L Caldwell, Agt NJ. X. and I. r
r., Checotah. Ind. Ter, writes, April
l8, 1903: II was sick for over two
years with enlargement of the liver and
spleen, The doctors did me no good,
and I had given up all hope Of being
cured, when my druggist advised me to
use Herbine 1t has made me sound
and we'll" soc. Sold by Alderman 4
Stewards, Palatka, and Lounds' Drug
store, Crescent City.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
PrestOn-Miller Tank Factory

The Personalities Company is
successor to the G.. H. Preston Co. in
the manufacture of cypress tanks,
the machinery of which has all been
moved to and set up again in the
new and cOmmOdiUuS factory on the
shore of Lake Crescent. The COM
pany is now in full working order IN
this department, and profiting by
past experience has SO arranged for
the handling of stock that when it
comes in at one end of the factory in
the rough it goes out the other fin
ished and ready for shipment, and il
plank never stops or is handled UNI
necessarily. The company has an
SO-hOrse power plant and every ma
chine necessary to turn out the very
best of workmanship. Mr.. Preston
is directly in charge of this branch
of the business and has demonstrate
ed his ability to make satisfactory
work, fact that is attested by some
Of the leading firms in the north who
are using his tanks.
The Preston Miller Company Will
now reach out for business, and II
good stock and latest improved ma
chinery and proper prices count Tor
anything, the company Will certain
ly do its share of the tank building.
The tub and pail branch is not yet
quite completed but the company
hopes to have this department com
plete during the present week, Wheh
completed the Preston-Miller Com
pany will be able to furnish anything
from lO-pound pail or tub to Il Ioo''
900 gallon tank The News hopes to
have more to say of the tub and pail
department of this factory later
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
THE TOWER OF HUNGER.


Destroyed.
"Thc Tower of Hunger" was name
given TO the tower of Gualandl, III
pisa. celebrated because Of the REFER
ance made TO it in Dante's Inferno.
Ugolino, count of GherardeSca ll-Lo'
sN was the head Of a leading till
beIlipe family in Pisa, DESERVING the
Ghibellines, he went over TO the
Guelphs. Afterward he returned u
his own side and Joined that uncom
nromising faction which regarueu
Archbishop Ruggleri as their head uh,
III dissensions arose between MN anu
them after he had killed the archhish-
op's nephew in quarrel,
In the summer of 1888 Ugoliho was
SAVED nv the Ghibellines and sent d
nrtsoner TO the tower of Gualahdl'
NTH his two sons and two grandsohs'
Here they were kept till March, lZo''
when the door of the tower was l"S'
tened the keys thrown into the ArhO
and the prisoners left to die OF s'ut s,".
.Ion The tower, which was ever aite'
Lnown ms the Tower of Hunger was
IN ruins at the end of the tifteehth ecu
turv and was finally destroyed III lo'''
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
RHEUMATISM.

When pains oriIrita.ion eXtist on any
part of the body, the application of Bal
lard's Snow Liniment gives prompt re-
lief f w. Sullivan, Prop Sullivan
House, El Reno 0. r., writes, Jun" e,
1902: II take pleasure in recommend
ing Billiards. Snow Eminent to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism It. Is the
only remedy | have found that gives i'm
mediate relief" 25c, soc, 81 %. Sold by
Alderman ~ Stewards, Palatka, and
LnundS' Drug Store. CRESCENT CITY.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
INTERCHANGEABLE Tickets

In travelling you will find it very con-
venient to use Atlantic Coast Line in
terchangable mileage tickets good over
Approximately 100000 miles Of railroad
These tickets will be honor as far
East as Washington and West to Gin
cinnati, Louisville, Evansville and st.
Louis. Take advantage Of this arrange
ment and avoid the Inconvenience OF
purchasing additional mileage books.
Superior train service to all points East,
West and South. W. H. LEAHY, d P A
w. ]. CRAIG. G. P. A. Savannah. Ora.
Wilmington, n G.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
Personal and Social.


Capt. Geo. S. Crotty is stopping at
home indefinitely.
EN-. Maull went to Palatka on II
business trip last Monday.
Mrs. Frank Gautier has been quite
ill during the past 10 days.
Tom Russell leaves for the Sea
breeze beach for Il few days outing
today
Capt. +. NJ. Payson left last week
for II short visit to his old home III
Massachusetts,.
Mrs. ]. l.. Maull left last week for
West Point and Atlanta, Ga, for
visit of several weeks.
ID. b. Paxton formerly of this place
is now superintendent of the DeLand
Naval Stores Company at DeLand.
Ben. +. Wade of Palmetto, for
mer citizen of Crescent City, was III
town over Sunday, IL guest at Cres-
cent Inn.
Mrs. G. H. Preston left on Monday
for her old home in Indianapolis,
Ind, where she will visit relatives
and friends until the first of October
X. NJ. White has sold his trim
launch "Diavolo" to parties who
came here on the night train Satur-
day and took the launch away Sun
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. X Borsen, having
sold their turpentine farm, nave
stored their furniture and will spend
several weeks at the Ocean house
Seabreeze. On their return from the
beach they hope to secure IA home III
Crescent City.
The cOlOred base ball team played
an interesting game at the ball
ground Saturday with the club from
Longs Station. The score resulted
Is to II in favor of the home team
Quite a number of white and col
Ored spectators witnessed the game.
G, l.. Chamberlin is giving away
each month to such customer OF his
store as happens to hold the lucky
coupon, a valuable set of dinner dish
es. Last month Chester Norton held
the lucky number. A coupon is CIV
EN- with each cash purchase of 10 cts
Major j. l., Burton returned from
two weeks trip to Cortez, in Mani
tee county last Saturday. Majol
Burton is bringing out his orange
grove in fine shape and it is only
question of short time when hi
will again have one of the most valu
able orange properties in this section
If the town authorities have an!
authority at all in the matter
might be good thing to compel til
cleaning out of the towns waite
front on Lake Crescent. The vari
Gus wrecks that constitute an eye
sore to all who arrive by steame
should be removed, and this shoul
be done before the arrival of winte
visitors.
Mr.. aud Mrs. T. S. DeVeau are al
ranging to go to their old home /
bridgeport, Conn. this week or mex
Ihey will be gone but about montl
Mr. DeNeau's large orange interest
mere demanding his presence. AnC
then, both Mr.. and Mrs DeNeau PR
Ter the summer climate of Crescer
City to that of the north-as all d
who have tried it.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
INVESTING MONEY.


Risk Your Savings.
Don't tie yourself or your money up.
Don't risk all your savings in any
scheme, no matter how much 1t may
promise Don't invest your hard earn
ed money in anything without first
making IA thorough and searching in
vestigation. DO not be misled by those
who tell you that it is now or never"
and that if you wait you are liable to
lose the best thing that ever came to
you Make up your mind that if you
lose your money you will not lose your
head and that you will not invest in
anything until you thoroughly under
stand all about 1t. There are plenty
of good things waiting. II you miss
one there are hundreds of others. PEG,
pie will tell you that the opportunity
will go by and you will lose Il great
chance to nuke money If you do not
act promptly. But take your time and
investigate Make 1t east iron rule
never to invest in any enterprise until
you have gone to the very bottom of it,
and if it is not 50 sound that level
headed men will put money In it do not
touch it. The habit of investigating
before you embark in any business will
be happiness protector and an ambi-
ton protector as well.-Orison SWEET
MardCn in Success.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19

Parties in Crescent city desiring to sub
scribe for this paper or wishing I" renew
their subscriptions thereto, may leave their
oames and money with Mr.. Il. ID. Lounds at
the uostotfice who is our authorized agent.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
THE CASH PRIZES

The first prize of 500 in cash will
he maid to the person who sends III
the hest answer, in not to exceed 800
words. $50 to next, and SO on.
Begin by telling when you settled
IN your present home, how much
land Won 0wn, rent or WORK. GIVE
the nresent value per acre of improV-
I'd and mnimproved land now and
ten years ago. Tell whether the land
is marie or timber. Give an idea OF
tba character of the soil, whether 1t
is SANDY loan or clay Tell what
Kind of crops you raise, how much
and what kinds of live stock, the So
cini school and church advantages,
whether or not fruit does, well ana
the kinds most commonly grown
and any other items which would ll-
terpst prospective settlers, or peoplt.
LEAKING for homes, including brlei
statement of how you started ana
have prospered, if you wish to 90
his latter, though it is not essential
PAYMENT of the $500 in prizes is
,.,.ranfeed bv the "Old reliable Am
eriran Agriculturist Of New. YORK
W. articles should be sent direct to
rbs Palatka News, accompanied by
a I'M for a subscription to The Amer
lean Agriculturist for one year Inc a.,
n u" of the articles will be printed IN
W. PaIatEa News, as fast as space
nermits, and every article sent IN
will be forwarded by us to the Amer 81,
lean Aericulturist, to be judged by
;tS land commission in awarding the
$500 in prizes,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19
TO DEVELOP
THIS SECTION
Prizes of Five Hundred Dollars Fol-
the Best Answers to the Question

JThm 0Je the p4tUmmtnSeS. also
Hr Disadvantages, 0t BoWr
C0yLJltU. SpctiOH or Stutc?
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-19

CpEsCENT CITY TEMPERATURE FOR THE
WEEK ENDING. AUGUST 18th, l9J4.--E. d.
WILLIAMS, OBSERVER.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21
LOW RATE TO THE Elk
POSITION NM RETURN.

On June LIST, End. 10th, 22nd and
23rd.
On July list. End, 9TH. 9th, 18th
and l4th.
On August 9th, 9th, 10th, 18th
and 10Th.
On September 5th, 9th, 9TH and 9th
On October Bird. 4th, 5th and 9th.
The Southern Pacific Co.. will sell
tickets at Wells, Elko. Winnemucca,
Lovelock and Reno, Nevada. to ST.
Louis. and return for $3.50, on above
dates only. Tickets will be good for
ninety days covering round trip.
BY application to Mr.. T. H. Good-
man, General Passenger Agent. San
Francisco. CAL, J. H. Fulton. Division
Freight and Passenger Agent, Reno,
Nevada, or to agents at points above
mentioned, all information will be given
TO those who desire to take advantage
of this rate.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21
His Last Hope Realized
(From the Sentinel, Gebo, Mont.)

In the first opening Of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor Of this
paper was among the many seekers
after fortune who made the big race
one fine day in April. During his
travelling about and afterwards his
camping Upon his claim, he encounter
ed mnch bad water. which, together
with the severe heat. gave him a very
severe diarrhea which 1t seemed
almost impossible to check. and along
in June the case became so bad he
expected to die. One day one Of his
neighbors brought him n small bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhGa Remedy is a last hope.
A big dose was given him while he
vas rolling about on the ground in
great agony. and in a few minutes the
dose was repeated. The good effect
Of the medicine was soon noticed and
within an hour the patient was taking
his first sound seep for a fortnight.
That one little bottle worked a COM
plete cure. and he cannot help but feel
grateful. The season for the bowel
disorders being at hand suggests this
item. For sale by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21
DENTISTRY.

After an absence Of two years, DR..
E. w. O'Brien, the dentist, is here for
a short time from San Francisco,
he is associated with one of the
best known dentists on the coast. DR..
O'Brien has with him all the latest up
to-date appliances in the dental line
not the least among which is the Bas-
ford method of painless drilling and
All work guaranteed.
DR.. O'Brien has established an Of
flee at the residence Of ]. w. O,Brien
Main street, above the west viaduct,
Office hours 9 a m. to S p. m. Sun
days by appointment.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring Or.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from T. ]. McFar-
land, Bentorville. Va. serves as ex-
ample. He writes: Il had Bronchit-
is for three years and doctored all the
time without being benefited. Then |
began taking Or. Kings New Discov-
cry, and a few bottles wholly cured
me- Equally effectively in curing all
Lung and Throat troubles. Gonsumpt-
ion, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaran-
teed by Wadsworth Drug Co. Trial
bottle free, regular size soc. and
$l.oo.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21
THE CARSON CARNIVAL.

The Carsonittes propose to simply
eclipse all previous efforts In the way
Of a carnival at their approaching fes-
tivities next month. The fete will COM
mence on July End and continue to
and include the 9th. Many Of the
features will be new and exceptionally
novel in character. Great effort has
been made by the committees in Sc
curing attractions Of a strictly first
class order, expense being a small
part of the consideration In accomplish
ing this.
The GROWING Of the queen will be
under the auspices Of the Dramatic
Order Of the Knights Of Khorassan of
Of this State, and the ceremony will be
very elaborate and imposing. illustrat-
ing the days Of knighthood and chivalry
in all of its pomp and grandeur. 1t is
estimated that over two hundred
Khorassans will take part In this feat
ure. The Knights will probably take
part in the Fourth Of July parade also.
The bicycle ace for the coast cham
pionship between the Reno Wheelmen
and the Oakland crack team. now the
champions, will be spirited and every
effort will be made TO bring the trophy
back to Nevada.
The various parades during the car
nival will be very interesting and en-
tertaining. ard 1t is expected to have a
most e K C e | | e Midway besides
other attractions and features, which
will keep the enthusiasm up to the
highest pitch during the whole week.
Low rates will be granted by the
railroads and the committees for the
entertainment Of visitors will provide
every accommodation at the most reas-
enable rates.
The city will be decorated in an at
tractive manner. and the electric dis
play and features during the several
evenings will be we'll worth seeing.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21

George F. Blakeslee, a jeweler Of
Tonopah. and Miss Louise Rfnckle Of
Carson. were married in San Francis
co Wednesday evening.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21

Living at an out Of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case Of
accident, resulting in Burns. Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply
Of Buklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth. Csc at Wadsworth
Drug Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21
FORTY Stall Ruundbouse and Large machine 81

there and will employ many men. 1t is located
in the heart of a fine farming and mining
country. The climate is clear, dry and healthy,
with very little snowfall. .
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-06-21

The town is situated three miles east Of Reno and
l55 miles east of Sacramento, on the line of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, the overland route from
San Francisco to New York. The railroad company
is building a