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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
MAY CONTROL
ITS TELEPHONES
Board of Electricity Is to
Consider the Municipal
Ownership OF the System

The telephones used by the municipal
government at the City Hall and the
Hall of Justice are likely to come under
the ownership of the city. At the
meeting of the Board of Electricity
held last night at the Hall of Justice,
Fire Commissioner Boyne complained
of the rank service given by the tele-
phone company, and suggested that the
Board of Electricity be instructed to
install private exchange system of its
own in these buildings.
Some of the other commissioners also
had something to say detrimental to
the service, and the matter was re-
ferred to Chairman Reagan, who will
confer with the Board of Electricity.
The members of the board complain
that it is almost impossible to get
switch on the phones in the two build
ings, and believe that a system run by
the Board of Electricity would give
satisfaction.
Firemen may hereafter move but
once a year if the proposed rule sug-
gested by Chief Electrician Hewitt is
passed. 1t will be a case of pay rent
or leave the fire department. Hewitt
complained that he was compelled to
change tappers several times a year in
the houses of the various hremen VINO
have the moving mania. Each man is
allowed to have a Taper in his house
so that he may respond to fires, and
must live within a radius of three
blocks Of the fire house. Hewitt says
that some of the firemen have moved
six or eight times during the year and
that 1t costs the city 500 every time
Taper is changed. Fourteen thousand
and seven hundred feet of municipal
wire were used last year in the install
lation of new gongs. Hewitt's propo-
sition that firemen be allowed to move
but once a year was referred to Chair
man Reagan, and win no doubt become
a law of the fire department.
S H. Richards and Thomas Walsh,
machinists in the employ of the Board
of Electricity, sent in a communication
asking for a raise in wages from $50 to
800, and H. r. Brown, foreman Of the
repair shop, asked for an increase from
$50 to s120. Each of these requests
were refused.
F. E. Haskell, foreman of the inside
wiremen, and ]. H. Blakeley, foreman
of the outside wiremen, were each
granted raise in salary from 800 to
s125.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
INSPECTOR HAS DESPERATE
FIGHT WITH SMUGGLER
Offender Attempts to Stab the Officers
and Is Shot In the

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Aug Isl. J..
Murphy, United States Inspector of
Customs at Douglas, had a desperate
battle with a smuggler Wednesday
night. Murphy was patrolling Eighth
street, at the Mexican line, when a
mescal smuggler with the goods con-
ceaied under a Zarape attempted to
cross into the United States.
When the inspector ordered him to
halt instead Of complying, the man
drew knife and attacked Murphy
viciously, cutting him in several places.
The inspector drew his gun and fired to
frighten his antagonist. but the latter
kept up the fight, and not until wound
ed by a ball in his leg did he desist.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
Gas Exploded i'm Kitchen.

Howard J. Lawlor wants the San
Francisco Gas and Electric Company
to pay him $780, 500 for injuries re-
ceived by the explosion of gas in his
residence on Nav %. 1908. In his
suit filed yesterday he says that he
engaged the defendants to inspect the
gas fixtures in his house and supply
him with the Illuminating fluid. Two
DAYS later they connected the house
pipes with their mains and when he
struck a match in the kitchen an ex-
plosion followed He was, he says,
badly burned and suffered a perma-
nent injury to his wrist.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
Value of Blooms Estate.

The final account Of Joseph Bloom,
jamin Bloom, who died December 10,
1900, was filed in the Superior Court
yesterday, together with an inventory
of the estate, showing it's value to be
$419,S12 "A. There are no debts and
the property is divided into two items:
An interest in the Bloom Bros. Com
pany, worth $151. .469 46, and an in
terest in the firm of David Bloom &
Co. of San Salvador, Central America,
worth $26S,343 SO. The widow and a
daughter reside in Hamburg, Ger
many, and son lives in San Fran
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
MRS. FRED IL. BUSHNELL
MARRIED IN THE EAST
Led to the Altar by Frank Kelley, a
Well Known Railroad Man of
This CITY

The widow of the late Fred H. Bush
nell was married quietly several days
ago in Chicago to Frank Kelley. well
known railroad man of this city and
the East The couple arrived here a
few days ago and are stopping at the
Grand Hotel.
Neither is desirous of discussing the
wedding They are trying to avoid
notOriety and came here quite unher-
aided Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley will make
their home in this city, where both
have a wide circle OF friends. Mrs.
Kelley still retains an interest in
the photographing establishments
throughout the State which her hus-
band founded. Bushnell is supposed to
have left his widow a comfortable for
tune.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
Damage Suit Settled.

The suit of Mrs. Emma Ames and
A. H. Ames against the California and
Oregon Steamship Company for $25,-
600 damages was dismissed in the
United States District Court yester-
day on motion of Bert Schlesinger,
counsel for complainant, the matter
payment Mrs. Ames alleged that she
was the victim of a felonious assault
by Thomas Davis, a waiter on board
the steamer Alliance, on the way from
San Francisco to Oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
REQUESTED TO DECORATE.

The committee on decoration and
Illumination has sent circular letter
10 All merchants conducting business
ou any Of the principal thOroughfares
iu this city requesting them to decorate
tlteir places OF business during con-
Claye week in order 10 supplement the
efforts Of the c0nclave committee. A
letter Of similar tenor was sent TO the
residents on Van Ness avenue along
the line of the parade.
Grand Master Henry Bates Stoddard
and his official family. the officers OF
rile Grand Encampment Of the United
States. viii arrive in this city on Mon
dTy evening. August %. and will be
received at the depot by California
Commandery No. ] and escorted to the
Palace Hotel by the mounted escort of
q that COmmandery. on Tuesday even
ing California C0mmandery viii give
reception 10 the grand commander OF
california Right Eminent Sir ".
Frank Pierce. at the Palace Hotel in
Cluding a banquet followed by dancing.
The Grand Encsmpment official
special train left Chicago on August Is,
going 10 Yellowstone Park over the
northern route TO California. from
the whole party have been secured at
the Palace Hotel and festivities and
receptions have been arranged in their
honor
PLANS OF COS5SIANDERIES.
Apollo Commandery No. Of Chicago
v.ill leave that city on Monday. August
90 On q special train consisting Of FIVE
standard Pullman sleeping cars. dining.
baggage and smoking cars. arriving at
san Francisco Monday. September >.
sixty rooms have been secured for the
members Of that commandery at the
-. Andre House on Pine street hill,
where the visitors VIII have a fine view
Of the city and the bay
Oriental Commandery viii leave
cleveland on Wednesday. August 81,
arriving at san Francisco on the morn
ing Of Tuesday. September S.
Golden Cate Commandery No. l6 viii
open wide the Golden Gates Of its asy-
lum during Templar week and keep
open house with that splendid hospital
'ty for which the cOnmandery has be-
come famous from Saturday Septem-
Der ., TO Saturday. September 10, both
days Inclusive. every afternoon and
evening The ladies Of the command
cry viii assist in entertaining the Wis
tOrs and an orchestra viii be in at
tendance every afternoon and evening.
The formal reception Of Golden Gate
Commander 10 the visiting Sir Knights
and ladies at the Mark Hopkins N
stitute Of Art on Thursday afternoon
-and evening is 20 be made the feature
of COnclaVe week. Neither effort nor
cost shall re spared TO make ii a mem
ora15le event that the visitors shall re-
Ter 10 with pleasure whenever they will
speak Of the twenty ninth Triennial
COnclaVe.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
PEACE OFFICERS
ARE UNDER INDICTMENT
Grand Jury Finds Fault With Manner
i'm Which Law Is En-
forced.

TOMBSTONE, Ariz.. Aug. 1s-The
Territorial Grand jury to-day brought
in indictments against Jeff Kidder,
Arizona ranger; 3. A Casad, con-
stable; John Johnson, Deputy Sheriff,
and II. Snodgrass, City Marshal. all Of
Bisbee, all for making too liberal use
Of their guns on July last, when
Bisbee was enjoying a two days cele-
bration.
The prisoners taken by the officers
at the time had to be sent to the hospi-
tai to recuperate.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
STEERAGE RATE ON BOSTON
STEAMSHIPS is REDUCED

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 1S-The Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine Company to-
day announced a cut in steerage rates
from Liverpool on the Boston steam
ships to $S rs, a reduction of SO rs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
WOULD HAVE PRESIDENT
ELECTED FOR SIX YEARS
American Business League Pushing
Movement to Secure Longer
Term for Executive.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1S.-The National
Business League is pushing it's move
ment to amend the Federal constitution
so as to lengthen the Presidential term
to six years and making the President
ineligible for reelection. The reason
urged By the league for the change is
the constant danger of business depres-
sion following the Presidential election.
Endorsements of the plan have been
received from business men and or
ganizations throughout the country.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19

We al have lessons enough, but they
are not burned in.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
NEEDED
FOR CONCLAVE
Knights Templar Finance
Committee Makes an Ap-
peal for Further Donations
URGED TO DECORATE
Merchants Conducting Busi-
ness on Principal Thor
Oughfares Receive Circulars

The original plans for decorating and
Illuminating the city in honor Of the
knights Templar have been modified
and some parts Of the programme are
still undecided owing to the uncertain
ty OF sufficient funds.
The early contributions were gener-
Gus, indicating that a large amount
would be subscribed. Subscriptions
diminished later and the committee felt
impeled TO curtan expenditures and
plans. c. s. Benedict. vice chairman
Of the finance committee. has made the
following statement concerning the
financial situation:
Providing entertainment and amusement for
10. coo or more Sir Knights and their ladies'
for one week i a stupendCus undertaking, re-
.ouiring at least 500 0O0 The splendid gen
r-Csitg OF the Grand Commandery Of Cali
:.rnia- of the two local communicates and
Individual members ~ the order greatly en-
outraged the finance committee Quite a
number of CAPITALISTS ana prominent mer-
ants gave literally. unasked and unsolicited.
Ir ro~- argued that the presence OF fully 4OCVO
strangers in the city for ten days. spending
s. cay eaCh means So 10000 new money
--dugu1eG' iu city. a little Tor all, the
Iu7rchalt. property owner and the wage Garner.
L is 10 be hoped that all persons who can
flCrd Dc viii respond literally when called
Urln bv the committee They can rest as
slred that every dollar contributed viii be
-IiiciouslF spent for the entertainmen OF the
VISITORS. ns1o are the guests OF all the people,
viii he wasted. Money thus spent helps the
Crrr and State and benefits all its people
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
PARK BOARD PURCHASES
SUPPLIES IN OAKLAND
Supervisors Street Committee Believes
Hams and Tongues Should Be
Bought Hero.

Bought Here.
The Supervisors Street Committee
yesterday investigated bill of $50 OIL
for hams and tongues bought of John
Morrell & Co., a firm doing business
at 1375-1377 Broadway. Oakland, by
the Park Commission for the chill
drens playground. The committee is
of the opinion that the provisions
should be purchased in this city.
Secretary de Succa of the Park
Board stated that such purchases have
been made in Oakland through San
Francisco agents right along.
Payment of the bill was withheld
until further information is had on
the matter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
Board of Trade Meeting.

The regular meetingof the Palatka
Board of Trade. was held at the
council chamber on Tuesday eve
ming. In the absence Of President
5teen, Vice president Geo. E. Gay
presided.
As usual there was large amount
of correspondence in the hands OF the
secretary which was read to the
meeting. These letters come from
all sections Of the union and make
enquiries concerning Palatka and
adjacent county with the view OF
settlement.
The report of the treas urer showed
$40 in the treasury. The secretary
was authorized to order 5000 book
lets for immediate distribution.
The Committee on IL ferry reported
that they had gone over the proposed
route with the board of county COM
missioners and that that body favoI :
ed the project, together with an mn
provement of the road from Eas
Palatka to Hastings.
A committee was appointed &c
meet and assist in entertaining the
Michigan celery growers who will
arrive here on an excursion over tn
q. S. & F. Railway next week.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
Harry Beresford Next Week.

Harry Beresford with Il capable
supporting company will appear at
Fry's Opera House next Tuesday
evening the 18th inst, i'll THE Pro-
fessors Love Story"
Prof Goodwillie, leading character
in the comedy, is u man who has de-
voted his life to study, and as a re-
suIJ has won fame and fortune as a
scientist. His sister, who has for
years been his private secretary,
goes away for short vacation and
the professor employees young lady
named Lucy White to take her place.
He falls in love with the young lady
without knowing it. And then the
story tells of how he made the dis
covery and Of how the love each
bore the other trumphcd in spite of
obstacles which seemed insurmount-
able. The tale is skillfully told and
it contrasts IN very artistic fashion
the different motives there are which
tmpel people to marry. Perhaps the
best thing about it, however, is that
it is one Of those plays which do not
depend upon scenic accessories and
the like for success. It's merit is
sufficient
The company is meeting with great
success everywhere.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
Political Meeting Tonight.

Announcement is made that candi-
dates for all state offices except that
OF governor, will address the citizens
of Palatka at the court house to
night. This includes candidates for
secretary OF state, attorney general,
comptroller, treasurer, superinten-
dent Of public instruction, commits.
3i0Her of agriculture and railroad
commissioner. 1t is not likely that
all the candidates will be here, but it
is sure that enough of them will be
present to use up the full time of the
evening. Hon. Joseph Price, chair
man of the Putnam County Demo-
cratic committee, will preside.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11

The Robert w. Davis Guards held
their regular drill last Friday eve
ming. The cadets have their new
uniform and rifles and in a few
weeks will receive their caps, after
which public drill will be held at
the Armory. The officers of the
company are: Captain, Z N. Cal
houn; list Lieut., Ralph Rankin; I'd
Lieut., r. Raymond Price; Ser
geants, Dell Canoya, Clarence Pc
terman, Ralph Phillips. Julian Cal
houn; Corporals, Jenkins Lowe, Ell
mer Collins, and John Flynn. There
are some twenty odd members of the
aOmppnv
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
New Pest House Site.

The special committee consisting
Of Mayor Steen, Alderman Points
and Chief of Police Hagan, appointed
by the council and empowered to Sc
lect and purchase II site for city
pest house, has purchased the prop
erty formerly owned and occupied by
the Monkridge Manufacturing Com
pany, on the river front mile north
Of this city.
1t is the purpose Of the city to
erect thereon suitable pest houses.
The price paid for the property was
AI-p
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Proclamation.

I
Notice is hereby given that an el, "
for city officers for the city OF rai1I
Fla, will, be held In said city on !
day, the 9Th day Of April, A. d. IVA
For Mayor OF said city.
For one Alderman for Ward one
For one Alderman for Ward Two
For one Alderman for Ward IhrT
For one Alderman for Ward Foul
For one Alderman for Ward FIVE
For one Alderman for Ward SIX
For one Alderman for Ward sevsh
The following are the inspectols'
clerks for each ward, and desIsD'
polling places In same: M
Ward 1-Iuspeetors n. U; y
clerk; John Boyle, S. J. Reynold, :, =
Rair Polling place: Gays warren psJI;
Ward 2-Inspectors: A. u. Tn III
clerk; Dove Thompson, NJ. M. w. ~
John t. Bond. Polling place: 0'D
fire station. Reid street i,
Ward 3-Inspectors: brown y. ~ y
Pat MeGraw, Jim Ray, Waiter lH'-
Polling place: Council chamber Nh
Ward 4-Inspectors: Thos' hOi
clerk; S. j hi burn. II. Y. SNOW,
A. Granger Polling place: Corne'
and Third streets. VJ
Ward 5-Inspectors Il. y AZ
clerk; NJ. Kohl, VIM. Ivers. u. u
ford. Polling place: Court housII, "a
Ward 6-Inspectors; ]. d. N
c'erk; J. H Mobley, John Beaies: uD
Beale. Polling place: Silas '
store, Lemon street. IA
Ward INSPECTORS Thomas =
clerk; Jas. Smith. VIM. sesre5ss J,
Saucer. Polling place: Cones ON :
Lemon street.
Polls open ct 8 O'Clock a. m: ana :
at sunset A. n. 81 hh ~,
Mayor Of said w
Palatka. Fla, February &c, IVA
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FOR SHERIFF.

To tie Democratic Toters ef Putnam County:
1 hereby announce myself candidate
for denomination for the Office of Sheriff,
subject to the approval of Democrats in
the approaching primary I have filled
the Office one term, have tried to do my
duty faithfully and to execute the laws
impartiaIly. l will appreciate the ap-
proval of my fc low Democrats as vote
of confidence. Respectful ly yours,
r. G. HOWELL.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
roR JUSTICE or THE PEACE.

To tie Demo0oHc Folay Of Djari4 No. g,
IHt7am, CoaHtp
hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection for Justice of the Peace for
the Eighth Justice District, subj ct to
fhe Democratic primaries. ! trust my
record in the past will be deemed suffi-
Client guarantee as to my ability and fair
tess in the discharge of my duties.
Thanking my many friends for past sup
port and soliciting the same In the fu-
ture, very respectfully,
G. l. ROWTON.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11

Zo NE Democratic Toie,:y Of Putnam County.
announce myself as candidate for
the Office of County Tax Assessor, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic prl-
mary called for May 10th next, and re-
spe"tfulIy solicit the support of my fell
low Democrats. w NJ. WILLIAMS.
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Political Announcements.
FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

76 he Democratic Pofers Qf IhiH7m County.
thereby announce myself as cahdl'
date for Clerk of the Circuit Court at the
primary election May 10th, and kindly
ask the su port of the Democratic
voters Thanking you for past support
and trusting that my service as clerk has
been satisfactory, am very sincerely,
JOSEPH PRICE.
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OK. BID. Co. Comrs.
NOTIcE OF APPLICATION FOR

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section s of Chapter
1888 Laws of Flori Ia.
Notice is hereby given that Williams
Il Company, purchaser of tax certificate
No. 2S3. dated the 4th day OF November.
A. D., 1895, has fled 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 / section ], township 10, range "a
100 acres.
Said land being assessed at the date
OF the issuanceof such certificate in the
name Of Fla. Coml Co. Unless said
certificate shall beredeemed according to
law, tax deed will issue thereon on the
9th day Of April. A ID, 1904.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the srd dny of March. A. D., 1901.
[Seall JOSEPH PRICE.
Clerk CT, Ct Of Putnam county, Florida.
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FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

I" lie Democratic Peters Of Putnam Co'wty;
I announce my candidacy for rem Jmin.
alton to the Office of Tax Assessor, sub
iect to the coming Democratic primary
and ask the support of all my friends.
/ feel grateful for past favors, and will
continue, if elected, to do my whole duty.
Very respectfully, G.. F. BULLARD.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
FoR srpERylsoR oF REaIsrRAr1oN

To the Democratic Toi2g Of Putnam County,
l am candidate for the Office of Su-
pervisorof Registration, and respectfully
solicit the support of my friends and
Democrats generally at the approaching
primary. Thanking YOU for past sup
port, am very re pectfully.
HENS pETERMANN.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11

70 tie Democratic Eoterg Of Putnam County,.
1 RESPECTFULLY announce myself can
didate for the office of County Treasurer
in the approaching Democratic primar-
les, and %4ll thank my fellow Democrats
for their support. FRANK MCRAE.
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The Palatka News
and Advertiser

THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER
has a higher circulation rating
than is accorded to any other
paper in Palatl>I. - Printers
Ink, N. Y, July %, 1908.
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

To tie Democratic Toteyg eff Putnam County.
After thanking you for the cordial sup
port given me in the past, respectfully
announce myself candidate for renomi-
nation to the Office of County Treasurer
at the primaries to be called by the
county executive committee Very re-
spectfully, S. j. KENNERLI.
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE

To lie Democratic T0ilrsq Putnam County;
This is simply to say to you that Twill
be candidate in the coming Democratic
primary for denomination to the office of
County Judge, and that I will appreciate
the support of my fellow Democrats.
NJ. |. CONE
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11
Legal Advertisements.
REGIsTRATIoN NOTICE.

The city registration books will be
open at the court house from nine a. m.
to one P. m. on the following days:
Tuesday, March LIST; Saturday, March
5th; Tuesday, March Sth, Saturday,
March 18th; Tuesday, March 18th Sat
urday, March 10Th; Tuesday, March 22d,
and from a. m. to shutdown on Satur-
day, March 26, 1904.
r L. KENNERLY,
City Supervisor OF Registration.
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NOTICE.

The Board of Cou lty Commissioners
at their next meeting on April 9Th, will
receive bids for bridge tender at Rice
Greek Bridge, stating salary per month,
prepared to give bond in thesum of $500,
commissioners reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
JOSEPH PRICE,
elk BID, Co. Comrs.
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WANTED-Young man to work in a
grocery store. Good job and permanent
employment for young nan not afraid
of work. For particulars adj ress Grocer,
care Palatka News, Paatka, Fla.
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WANTED-A good family horse suit
able for a lady to handle and drive. Ad-
dress Geo. f. Burrell Satsuma Heights.
Fla, giving particulars and price. 2-12-tf
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-11

If YOU want to get your moneys
worth; and see good COLD knock
out, use Peek's Pine Tar Syrup
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FOR COUNTY TAX co1LEcroR.

To the Democratic Tioteyg Of Putnam Comfy.
Thanking you for the kindly support
giver me in the past l respectful y
announce myself a candidate for renom-
nation to the Office of County Tax Col
lectorin the coming Democratic primary.
Faithfully Yours, A. s. WILLARD.