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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

The last of series of three games
81 ball between the fifth and sixth
grade boys of the Ocala High school
was played Wednesday, resulting in
the defeat of the former by a score
OF II to 4. The sixth has won two
out of the three games, hence is
champion for the time. Paul Gates
is sixth grade manager, while the
fifth grade is in charge of j. J. Tillis,
ET., Edwin Green umpired Wednes-
days game,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Miss Ethel Sinclair went to Jack
sonviUe about two months ago TO
en- }. Luke's hospital to study to
become a trained nurse. She sue
ceeded SO excellently that already,
before the six months is up, she has
been made.head nurse of one of the
wards with several nurses under her.
She is very enthusiastic over her
work and her Ocala friends are de-
lighted to hear that she is doing such
Sne work.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

The Sunday anti-baseban and fish
ing bill went through the house of
the Florida legislature with the rapid
ity of a balloon ascension. The vote
was IS to 9 and through the senate
with a vote of Is to 10. So we can
not now play ball nor fish on Sunday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12


AS it progresses, interest in the
above trial increases. ALI the evil
dence was finished yesterday at noon,
and immedia' ely after dinner the
arguments of the attorneys in the
case were begun.
Mr.. Edwin w. Davis made the
opening speech and presented the
facts in clear, concise, logical and
most effective manner. He showed
from the position of the parties and
the direction of the shot from the
fatal gun that the statements of the
defense were a physical impnssibility
and that the deceased was not in any
way attempting to do bodily harm to
the defendant, and that his killing
wds entirely without warrant or JUS
LITIGATION.
Col. Lloyd made classical Grafton.
He stated that Shaw Thompson was
at his own home surrounded by his
family with malice in his heart to-
wards no one when he found the de-
ceased providing about his premises
with gun in his hand when hailed,
refusing to respond, and when
Thompson told him that if he could
give an account of himself that the
defendant.put himself in threatning
attitude, and under the circumstances
the shooting was justifiable and it
was the duty of the jury to so declare
Mr.. r. L. Anderson followed Col.
Lloyd with a two hours Grafton. His
speech was mastery. He was at
times soft and persuasive, at others
powerful and overwhelming in denun
citation and satire. He is finished
orator and never in his life before
used to better purpose his gifts of
speech. He took the evidence in de-
tail and used it to the advantage of
the gray headed prisoner at the.bar.
Hon. Thomas Palmer made the
concluding argument. He has the
reputation of being one Of the finest
criminal lawyers in Florida and his
efforts yesterday afternoon and last
NIGHT sustained in a high degree this
reputation and added fresh laurels to
his wreath. His eXordium was or
nate and pleasing. He paid his re-
spects to the classical reference of
Col. Lloyd about the ''sancity OF the
home" fervidly endorsed all he said
but said, unfortunately. that there
was no evidence to corroborate his
statement that the home of the de-
PENDANT had been in any manner vio-
lated or that it had been threatened
with violence. He carefully went
over all the evidence and the COM
ments thereupon by the attorneys
and from his point OF view argued
conclusively that the killing OF Tillis
was murder and asked at the hands
OF the jury verdict of murder.
The Judge delivered very impress
sive, comprehensive and impartial
charge and at $50 O'Clock the case
was given to the jury and at the hour
of going to press the jury is still de-
iberating upon it.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Mr.. ]. T. McCuilum and Mr.. r. NJ.
Gibbons, of Tampa, were among the
prominent visiting attorneys here
Wednesday. They were in the city
settling up the John Conley estate.
Mr.. McCullum represents Mrs. Eddy.
the adopted daughter of Mr.. Conley,
and Mr.. Gibbons is the lawyer for
Rice, formerly Mrs. Conley.
mrs. Rice got 81 200 in money and
one third of the real estate and Mrs.
Eddy received the balance.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Miss Sallie Camp. who attended
Brenau College at Gainesville, Ga,
the past term, is spending few days
in Savannah with her sister. Mrs. @.
F. Armstrong before coming home
for the summer vacation
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Miss Hattie Dye chaperOned her
school class on a picnic yesterday
afternoon. They went out a compile
of miles ON the Summertiefd road and
spent a very merry afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Mrs. Mathews being unable to en-
terrain the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy on account of illness. they are
cordially invitedsto meet at the home
fs. Gary, this afternoon at $3.50
O,clock
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

The silver tea at the armory from 3
u 10 O'Clock this evening will be
very pleasant affair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Mrs. z. III. Mote, who has spent
several weeks in Ocala with her sis
ter, Mrs. William Hooker will return
Mrs. Hooker and dainty little Miss
Elizabeth Hooker will accompany
her home for a visit of several weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

a lovely little son has recently
come to make his home with his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred King, in
Jacksonville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Miss Sue Barco has returned home
after spending a week at Cotton
Plant with her brother, Mr.. New
comb BarcO.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Painters are at work on the Ocala
House and already it is taking on
airs of7improvement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Woodrow and
Miss jamie Woodrow went down to
Lake Weir yesterday afternoon.
They will return today.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12
lara ELIZABETH harris. Local Editor
HAPPENINGS ABOUT TOWN.
Mr.. B. w. Blount is on a business
visit to Tampa.
0esea, peanut and amber cane
soedEA She Ocala Seed Store.
Mr.. Richard S. Hall and Mr.. S. A,
|Rawls are business visitors to Jack
tonville.

We regret to hear of the severe i'll
mess of Ms. Thomas Barnes at the
Club House.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Mrs. H. A. Ford and her daughter.
/ Miss Emily Ford are at home from
white Springs, where they have been
1hsrb1st two weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

G. S. Robertson, soliciting agent of
the F. G. E. cars, departed Monday
for Ocala and other points, where he
will represent his line. Mr.. Robert
son has spent the greater part of his
time in the Ocala district lately, and
says the shipments from that section
especially fine, and in the northern
markets are bring fine prices
Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

Kirkland's antitrust bill has been
indefinitely postponed. The vote was
% to q.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-05-12

LATER-The jury came into court
this morning and stated that they
could not agree on a verdict. It is
understood that the jury stood IL to
/ for conviction of murder in the
second degree. The case will not
again be tried at this term of court.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
RecO.mends Teachers, Institutes.

In his biennial report to the Ar kansas general assembly Superin- tendent of Public Instruction J. II. Hinemon recommends that fund be set aside by the legislature for the purpose of enlarging the scope of the county and township teachers insti- tutes of the state. In the past two years several of these institutes have been held by the teachers, and it has worked much good to the cause of education, MT Hinemon says. His report enlarges on the fact that such institutes held in other states under the direction and supervision of the state board of public instruction have caused an increased attendance at the schools and have developed more in terest in school work He declares that in states where monthly or bi- monthly institutes arc held, it has been found that the teachers derive most benefit and are better able to to carry out the work outlined by the state board. It is not the purpose of the institutes, MT. Hinemon says, to de- yelep new teachers so much as to en- large the sphere of those who have already passed the required eXamina. tions and have been licensed to teach in the state,
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
May Be New Constitution.

The decision of Federal Judge Trie- Der that the poll tax amendment is no part of the constitution of Arkan- sas, as detailed elsewhere. has no real effect on the supposed amendment, IS the state court will soon be oaled upon to settle it for itself in the Lincoln county clerkship case The possibility of several of the amend ments being declared void has caused considerable discussion of the advisa- bility of calling a constitutional con vention in order to secure an entirely new constitution It has been sug gested that if the amendments are knocked out, the adoption of a new constitution would be most feasible plan. It has also been suggested as a possibility that the present general assembly may decide to submit all the contested amendments to the peo- pie for second time One of these two courses will be taken. it is be- lieved, if the decision of Judge Tfie- Der is accepted as diaposing of the question of the validity of the amend ments as they now stand United States Senator James P. Clarke is quoted as saying, Judge Trieber's decision in the poll tax amendment case means new constitution for Arkansas. We ought to have it, by all means" Senator Clarke added that he hoped the legislature would take steps towards calling a constitu- tional convention.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Report on state,s Finances.

Judge c. ". Hays of Camden, ap. pointed expert accountant to examine the state treasury, report that he found at the close of business, Jan aary 2, money bonds, scrip and other securities in the vaults of the treas. urY, as follows
 Currency and coin, s795, 5,S4082; au- dit0r's warrants, redeemed during the quarter ending December S1. 1901. for which credit has not been taken. $422,. 294 15 three per cent funding bonds, coupons, S15O00; total $1,21S,28497.
 Scrip on hand belonging to differ ent counties, S451203; warrants re- deemed during quarter for which credit has not been taken, SSG1.55; total, $5,373.5S.
 Scrip due cities. S4.50
 Auditors certificate of indebtedness, $5o95O.
 Gov. Joness notes, S103.915.95.
 Three per cent funding bonds, s1,- 243,5G0.00.
 Three ger cent funding bond cou. pons. $932.6s500
 Five per cent Fayetteville bonds. ss.000.C0.
 Five per cent Fayetteville bond cou. pons, S9,1O0oO
 Refu4ding certificate, s1oO00.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Thanks for invitation.

The secretary of the board of trade of Little Rock has received the following reply to the recent invita- ton sent to President Roosevelt to visit Little Rock on his trip south next spring:
 White House. Dec. 8. 1904 My Dear Sir-Your recent favor has been received, and the president heartily appreciates the kind invita- ton extended to him by the Little Rock board of trade to visit your city. No plans have yet been made for a visit to the south. but should the president later on decide to take a trip your wishes will be given careful consideration
 Thanking you cordially in the presidents behalf for your courtesy. l am very truly yours.
 'Wm. Loeb. Jr..
 Secretary to the President"
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
ARKANSAS STAIE NENS.
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
 STATE TREASURY.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONIGlED
Judge Trieber in the Federal Court at Little Rock, Holds the Poll Tax Amendment Not Legally Adopted, and Is No Part of Constitution.
Poll Tax Amendment Knocked Out.


 In the federal court at Little Rock January T. Judge Trieber gave the first decision ever given in Arkansas as to the legality of several amend ments to the constitution. which are supposed to have been adopted. The court held that the amendment re- quiring the payment of poll tax of Sl before man could vote at an cleo ton to have never been adopted, there fore to be no part of the constitution of Arkancas. The case was that of Fred Knight against George Shelton and Wm. Murphy, who were the dem ocratic judges in a ward of Little Rock at the national election Novem- Der B. Knight sued for g 300 dam ages because he was not allowed to vote without poll tax receipt, claim ing that the United States constitution glV anteed him the right to vote for e 'essmen.
 < ne state of Arkansas filed a de- murrer as to the jurisdiction of the federal court, and asked that the suit be dismissed.
 Judge Trieber held that he had jur- isdiction and oyerruled the demurrer. The effect is to declare that Amend ment No. ?, the poll tax amendment, which has been supposed for ten years to be a part of the constitution, is no part of the constitution.
 Another amendment which will be affected is that giving the governor power to fill vacancies in office until the next election.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
PenLtsn!iary superIntendent,s Report.

The biennial report Of Supt R. B Hcgins of the state penitentiary. shows that the convict farm has prov en q success. lis report shows there ale confined in the penitentiary S21 eonyiets, as follows: White males 229. white females 1. black males 567 black females 43 Indian males l. The report for the convict farm shows that during the period covered in the re- port from October 31, 1902. to Octo- Der 31, 1901, there were 1S2 convicts on an average. The net cost per cap ita was 27 cents and the net profit per day 4S cents The farm cost $149, 1G0. Subsistence has cost S15,54S .72, clothing and bedding s2,95129, sala ries $l2,355.7S. freight and express sf,51S.S5. railroad fares s1 ,203.46 med icine $25121. tools and implements 8, ,453.70. bagging and ties $709. .65, feed for stock $7,3SS.70, planting seed s47593. horses $519Go, guns $25015, installing telephones $9S2 So, transfer mules. blow gear etc, S1o,700; bal ance $52 ,261 59
 The report of the financial agent shows that the total receipts from all sources forthe two years were $292,- I47S5
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Idaho Mormons are said to favor an antipolygamy law.
 Fire destroyed the Harroun elevator a. Kansas City. Mo.
 The fertilization bill. carrying S6,- TT, ,S93, was passed by the house.
 The Missouri commission will save s200, 600 from the $l ,000, 600 Worlds fair appropriation.
 Minister Takahira declares that Japan is too busy fighting to think of offering terms of peace
 Subterranean fire in Fleming coun- ty, Kentucky, is creating consterna- ton. and people are moving.
 As a result of the textile strike at Fall River, Mass, 16,000 people are suffering from cold and hunger
 All the regular Russian troops have marched out of Port Arthur and the fallen fortress is patrolled by Japanese soldiers.
 The senate confirmed the appoint ment of N. D. Crum to be collector of the port at Charleston, S C., ending the controversy.
 SioN. DhA bILa Ol Iulldllda III IlS Iludl message. calls attention of Indiana lawmakers to political corruption and the divorce evil.
 The Christian denomination at St. Louis is planning to erect four new churches in the city, one of them for Chinese residents.
 Japan is fortifying the island of Quelpart in the Korean straits, just off the southwesternmost point of the Korean peninsula.
 Owing to the unprecedented fertility of the Kansas oil fields, the Standard oils facilities for transporting the same have proven inadequate
 Republican leaders Tt Washington express pleasure at the selection of Thomas K. Niedringhaus for United States senator to succeed Francis M Coekreli.
 After twenty shots had been ex- changed in a feudal clash between the Hall and Carter families near Still water, Okla, the eomba:ants were dis- srmed by 8 woman.
 Gov. Doekery of Missouri announces that the convict labor difficulty has been settled and sent special mes- sage to the general assembly bearing on the general subject of convict la- bor
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Appropriation for State eu.rd Wanted.

Appropriation for State G..>rd Wanted.
 Adjutant General Charles Jacobson, in his annual report emphasizes the need of state armory and recom- mends that a person trained in military affairs be made adjutant general, and that the state law be changed to that end. On the question of an appropria- tion, he says: When we take into consideration the fact that the general assembly of 1903 appropriated $6,500 for the state guard for a period of two years, and when we consider further the fact that we have expended over S30,000 in cash for encampments alone and have uniformed, armed and equipped about 1000 soldiers, the question naturally arises, Where did this money come from2 I answer it by saying that the government has generously furnished it. In asking for our former appropriation, appreciat- ing the fact that some opposition eX- isted to the guard by some members of the general assembly, we asked for the lowest possible amount. which with the exercise of the stricteSt econ omy. we might organize the guard, not one dollar of the same being paid to any person for salary, notwithstand- ing the fact that the officers had un- stintedly devoted their time and best cndeavors to upbuild, as in other states. military force. Our appro- priation by the state must necessarily be larger this time inasmuch as our balance at the war department is ex- hausted and the expense of these en- eampments must now be borne by the state of Arkansas"
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Would AnnuI Sale of Choctaw.

The state of Arkansas has insti- tuted suit at Little Rock to set aside both the sale of the Choc- taw and Memphis railroad to the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, and the more recent sale of the Choe- taw to the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railway company.
 The suit was filed in the Pulas- k ehancery court by Attorney Gen eral George W. Murphy and United States Senator James P. Clarke. rep resenting the state. The three rail- roads are named as defendants.
 The state charges that the Choetaw and Memphis Railroad company had no power in its corporation to sell or lease it's line Of railway to the Choc- ta#, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad com pany, and the complaint alleges that the action is brought solely for the purpose of asserting and enforcing this defect of power on its part.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Gov. Jones Will Not Run.

In response to a petition signed by many citizens, asking him to become an independent candidate for mayor of Little Rock at the election on the first Tuesday in April. ex-Gov. Dan ". Jones has declined 10 permit the use of his name for the mayoralty in opposition to the Democratic nominee for that office
 In his letter of declination he says:
 "I believe in Democratic principles and Democratic theories Of govern ment. Evils may have ere2t into the management of my party and great wrongs may have been done in it's name, but they ao not grow out of it's principles or theories and do not jus tiiy the abandonment of them by any of it's members. believe in the pri- mary election system of nominating candidates. II is charged. and I he Iieve justly, that this system has been greatly abused and that fraud and rasealiiy have been practiced to such aa extent, at times, as to bring dis. credit and reproaeh upon the party; but this is not sanctioned by Demo. critic principles or theories and can. not be corrected by abandonment of them. The proper remedy. in my judgment, is 10 reeeulate the system by stringent laws and to vigorously punish every violation of them"
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
THE TREASURY PORTFOLIO
Secretary shaw Will Retain His Position at Least Until Feb
 ruary of Next Year.

Washington. Jan. S.-It can be au- thoritatively announced that reports of the early retirement from the cabinet of Secretary Shaw are entirely un- founded. Mir Shaw will remain until February 1. 1906. when his four-year term will expire.
 It is not finally settled that he will not stay longer than that. but in any event he will not stay longer than the end of 1906 as he wishes to devote a year and half to his campaign for tho presidential nomination n 1908.
 George B. CCrtelyou, who will Le- come postmaster general March 4 next, has been mentioned as the possible successor of MT. Shaw. It is most like ly that MT. Cortelyou will be postmas- ter-general until President Roosevelt retireS in 1908.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Eourche War Still On.

The fight between the Bryant Lum. Der Company and the Fourche Lumber Company of Perry county, which threatened to result in a serious clash several weeks ago. was brought be fore the public again by hearing be fore the officials of the United States land office at Little Rock. The Fourche River Lumber Company is contesting the homestead claim of J. Gaised. the old soldier, who secured The indictment of several members of the lumber company several weeks ago on the charge Of intimidation Gaiser al that time claimed claimed that he had been driven from his homestead by employees of the com pany The lumber company now claims that Gaiser abandoned his claim and therefore forfeited his right fo
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
No Dates for Essex Park.

The Western Jockey Club at it's meeting in Chicago refused to change the dates allotted to the Essex Park Jockey Club near Hot Springs, which was contended. did not compare ia yrably with those allotted the oppo- sition track. A turf war is probable. Gov. Davis of Arkansas is quoted as saying that he will enforce the law against the Western Jockey Club tracks and prevent betting by order ing the arrest of all persons receiving or making bets. Captain Rice of Lin coin county is interested in the Essex Park track.
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Want Cotton crop Reports.

Commissioner of Agriculture H. T. Bradford will recommend to the legis. lature the passing of a law providing for the enlargement of the powers of the bureau to such an extent that it may gather and disseminate informa. tion with reference to the conditions and prospects of the cotton crop dur ing the season. Judge Bradford be lieyes there should be reliable cor respondent in each county to gather data for use by the board in bulletins. He says the expense would be trifiing compared with the good derivel The idea was suggested by pr. Junius Jor- dan of Pine Bluff
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Officer Shot Nenro.

Dr. Burton, a negro was fatally shot at Little Rock by Constable Jones while resisting arrest. A depu- ty had gone to the house where Bur ton lived to serve a notice upon a woman to yacate. but was chased away by Burton at the point of a pistol The deputy. who was unarmed. re- ported the affair to Constable Jones, who with posse went to arrest Bur ton. They met him in the street and he began running and shooting, when a bullet from the officers gun brought him down
The Monticellonian., 1905-01-12
Robbed of $500.

Ex-Alderman w. A. Sparks of Little Rock had $500 stolen while in the Ar genta poolroom from his outside coat pocket and before the doors could be locked and those in the room search ed, the thief had made his escape. The robbery occurred during the pro, gress of the last race. while the room was crowded with men, which made it an easy matter for the money to be had been in the room less than three minutes before he discovered his loss, which he immediately reported to the proprietors of the pool room, who or dered the doors closed.