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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04
CRIMINAL CONCEALnENT.

Charges are being freely made, and
not dsproved, against the health and
munipipal authorities Of New Orleans
for concealing, for nearly a month, the
knowledge that yellow fever existed in
that city. RemarkinR upon the circum-
stance, the Jacksonville Times Union
pertinently says:
According TO all accounts, the peO-
pie of that city "are satisfied that the
fever was introduced by fruit ships, I"
and we regret 10 say that there can be
little doubt that the anxiety Of a GER
tain class Of merchants in the Crescent
City 20 capture without the proper re
strictions the fruit trade Of the South
must be held responsible for the visit
alton that now threatens the entire
Gulf coast west Of Pensacola.
Were New Orleans and it's people to
be the only sufferers from this 'iIl-ad-
yised course, there would be nothing
further to say. But New Orleans is
not rav'nR the penalty Of its criminal
cupidity alone the bill Of costs is even
now being saddled upon the entire
South, whose people are naturally and
reasonably alarmed at the appearance
Of yellow fever at the leading Gulf port.
And who are, therefore, justified in en-
tering vigorous protest against that
DaOan and un-Christian spirit Of unen-
lightened selhshness which for the sake
Of n paltry pecuniary advantage wan.
tonly puts the welfare and prosperity Of
"A wide section in jeopardy
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04
STATE PRINTING CONTRACT.

At meeting of the Board of Com
missioners of State Institutions on
Tuesday, bids were opened for the
State printing for the term of two
years ending October l, 1907. There
were only two bidders-John C. Collins,
proprietor of The True Democrat, and
l. B. Hilson. The bid of Mr.. Collins,
although the lowest, was excluded be-
cause of his failure to deposit certified
check for S12, 500, and the contract was
awarded to /. B. Hilson.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04
TESTING" The LAWS.

Several Of our State exchanges have
commented upon the prevailing prac-
tice Of appealing to the courts for the
notification Of enacted laws, on various
alleged grounds, chief among which is
the plea of unconstitutionalty.
The Gainesville Sun says: "The
law bre ikers in this State that are now
causing the most trouble and expense,
are the people who are trying TO break
the laws passed by the last Legisa-
ture These laws are Objectionable to
them and they are determined to break
them, no matter whether they suit the
majority Of the people or not" And
the Tampa-IIerald holds forth concern
ing the disposition Of the individual to
resist law enacted for the benefit of
the greatest number when the law con-
hicts with personal interests. "
With all due respect to these public
spirited and watchful journals. we are
inclined TO the opinion that it is far bet
ter TO learn the exact status Of
doubtful statute before any proceed
ings or transactions are had under il,
than TO discover defects in it after citi-
zens have relied upon its provisions or
rights have become vested under.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

Metropolis has well said that "no hon
est, courageous newspaper can be de-
TERED from doing it's duty by fear of
libel or damage suits. No responsible
newspaper seeks TO SANDER or misrep-
resent any individual, however humble
or however great. No reputable news
paper would knowingly do anybody in
justice, nor will it refrain from criti-
cism where the public interest seems to
require criticism, exposure. protest or
warning"
And Col. George Harvey, a we'll
known New York newspaper man, at
recent banquet, speaking on 1.-The
American Newspaper" said:
The journalist, in a position of re-
sponsibiity, unwilling TO hazard his
fortune, his hope of preferment, upon
his instinct to perceive the right, and
upon his faith in the recognition of
truth by his constituency, is a disgrace
to his profession. 70 lead, not to follow,
be the motto. Absolute and unqualified
freedom of expression will not only ir-
resistibly lift the profession itself to the
place where it belongs, but will just as
surely confer the greatest good upon
the greatest number, and make the
American newspaper second only to
Christianity among Gods agencies for
the uplifting of humanity.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04
''liaKs Hay While the Sun Shines. >

There is a lesson in the work of the
thrifty farmer. He Knows that the
bright sunshine may last but day and
he prepares for the showers which are
so liable to follow. So it should be
with every household. Dysentery, di-
arrhoea and cholera morbus may attack
some member Of the home without
warning. Chsmberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, which is
the best known medicine for these dis
eases, should always be kept at hand,
as immediate treatment Is necessary,
and delay may prove fatal. For sale
by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

What about the enforcement Of the
vagrancy laws? Isn't it about time for
US 20 catch and convict few7
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

The intense itching characteristic of
salt rheum and eczema is instantly al
layed by applying Chamberlain Salve
As cure for skin diseases this salve is
unequaled. For sale by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04
rank Of briaadier-general.

I AotAh Va
Gen. Bullock was appointed judge Of
the circuit court, but was ousted under
the reconstruction of 1868. He was
the Democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor in 1872, and was a Tilden
elector in 1876. In 1880 he was elected
clerk of the circuit court in Marion
county Herepresented the second district ,
in the 5lst and Sind Congress, being an
able and conscientious legislator and a
faithful and devoted servant of his con-
stituents. He died "full of years and
honors," and will be missed and
mOurned by many admiring friends and
fellow citizens.
Angus Paterson, who died at his home
in Madison July 26th., was born in Glas-
gov, Scotland, September 18th, 1884,
but has spent nearly his whole life in
Florida. He was a devout Christian,
being an elder for many years of TIE
Presbyterian church. He was Mason
of high rank and took most devotedin-
terest in the order. He was a lawyer
by profession, and a most honored and
successful one. He was unmarried,
and made his home with a sister, Miss
Katherine Paterson; a brother who re-
sides in Gadsden county being his only
other surviving relative. Many sin
cere and lifelong friends mourn his
death as that of one whose place in the
world will be hard to fill.
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"Fifty-dollar Liddon" is what some
call him now, as that is the sum he is
said TO have received for his "profes-
sional" services against a group of
ladies intent upon an errand Of mercy.
Our innate modesty forbids the re-
production of many highly compliment
airy notices given to The True Demo-
crat by our kind and appreciative breth-
rem of the State press, but we cannot
resist the temptation to ''use" the fo.-
lowing, from the Crystal River News,
promising not to offend again soon:
The True Democrat, published az
by Bro. Collins, is one of
the neatest and most ably edited week
ly papers in Florida.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

"Fifty-dollar Liddon" is what some
call him now, as that is the sum he is
said TO have received for his "profes-
sional" services against a group of
ladies intent upon an errand Of mercy.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

Hon. Samuel Pasco, Of Monticello, is
enjoying an extended tour in Europe.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

Our good neghbors Of Quincy are re-
joicinR over the prospect Of a night
train service from Jacksonville, TO be.
gin within a few days COngratula-
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

Pensacolas two legal sensations
promise plenty Of interest. Former
Deputy Clerk b. II. Burton has been
convicted Of unlawful graft in Office
with number Of motions for new
trial, etc. to be disposed Of; and Cir
cult Judge Carter has ordered a special
term Of his court for the trial OF W. f..
Williams, the slayer Of John White and
Edward {. Dansby.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04


The New York American thus sums
up 1.-The head and front Of his Offend
ing" for the benefit Of the only Chaun-
cey Depew when he lands on his return
90 face the music:
Depew as Equitable director voted TO
lend Depew Is borrower $3.50, 900 on
property Officially appraised at $780,
600.
Depew as borrower guaranteed the
loan and ~ borrower and director re-.
pudlated his guarantee,
The society lost Sl65, 0O0by the trans
action
United States Senators from Oregon
and Kansas are now under conviction OF
misdemeanors which are trivial in com
harrison TO this colossal offence Of De-
pew's Is the State of New York 40.
ing 20 let this juggler with the moneys
of widows and orphans go scot-free?
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

The newspapers in different sections
Of the State are noting the visits Of
Auditor Fred w Kettle, Of the Florida
Female College, who is touring the
State in the interest Of the institution.
lie appears to be creating friends and
securing students for the college every
where he goes,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

tiOns!
The Starke Telegraph thus feelingly
notices a recent local item in The True
Democrat
Mr.. Dollar recently sent the editor
Of the Tallahassee True Democrat a
melon. and now it is learned that Mr.
Melon will shortly send him a dollar.
Oh. for some Dollars and Melons in our
fniSIatt
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

The troubles OF the poor old Equit-
able did not cease with the spectacu-
lar assumption Of managerial author
ity by the Roosevelt favorite, Paul
Morton. A group Of the largest pol
icc-holders have begun proceedings in
the courts to have the whole ship.
wrecked concern put into the hands Of
an official receiver
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-08-04

The Sunday baseball controversy
closes with the affirmation by the su-
preme court of the decision in the Jack
sonville test case, Now let the fam"
and other devOtees Of the national
game proceed to utilize a week day for
their performances, and give the quiet
people Of the State a welcome rest
The Press., 1905-06-28
UNION.

Mrs. Willis G. Howard visited friends in Hartford the past week.
 Mrs. l.. M. Reed spent the Sabbath with her friend, Mrs. Chapman, at Somers.
 Mrs. Charles Scranton, with her daughter, visited friends in North Ashford the first of the week
 H. G. Barber was appointed school committee at the annual meeting held Saturday evening for district No. l.
 Rev. George Roger will hold a prayer meeting at Rock Meadow school house next Sunday at 4 p. m.
 There will be ball game and dancing at Towne's grove the Fourth. The Fiskdale orchestra will furnish music. 'E,. <
 E. w. Upham and John Buckley attended graduation of Brimfield acad- emy last Friday, and visited friends in town the last of last week.
 Albert Heck of Rock Meadow has been very ill with appendicitis. It was expected that he would be oper- ated upon yesterday by 8 Springfield doctor.
 Communion will be observed at the Congregational church next Sunday at II o'clock, when a class of young people will be baptized and join the church.
The Press., 1905-06-28
HOLLAND.
Court met here last week.

Court met here last week.
 Harry Agard of Westerly, R. l., is at home this week.
 Mrs. L. B. Price has been spending few days in Hartford.
 Miss Kellogg of Long Island is spending a few days at home.
 Miss Lilla Agard of Smith college is at home for the summer.
 Miss Ella Brooks, who works at Village Hill, was at home last week.
 The Ladies' Aid society meets this week with Mrs. Waldo of skunga. maug.
 Miss Gertrude Allen of Newport, k. l., is a guest at the Methodist parsonage.
 Donald Graham of Thompsonville is spending the summer with his aunt, Mrs. Sterry.
 Miss Lillian Barrett of Newport, R. l., spent few days with Miss Lilla Agard last week.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will serve clam chowder, ice cream, etc., the Fourth of July.
 Rev. J. H. Allen is at Hanover, N. H., attending reunion of the class of 70', Dartmouth college.
 About dozen of the school children took the entrance examinations at Rockville high school last Saturday.
 William Agard, Jr., left last week for Boston, where he has accepted a position with the Mills Bread com pany.
 MT. Burgess and De Long Burgess are at the hotel for few weeks. Mir. Burgess is recovering from a broken collar bone.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. James Clough last Thursday. In spite of the rainy weather about 40 were present.
 Mrs. John Edgerton and Miss Mary Edgerton attended the graduating exercises of the Willimantic normal school last Friday, Miss Edna Edger- ton being a member of the graduating class.
The Press., 1905-06-28

ton Hill. The burial service was read by Rev. O. W. Wolfe and the benediction pronounced by Rev. O. l.. Snow.
 DAleville.
 O. P. Mulligan of Willimantic was in town on business one day recently.
 Miss Ethel Walker is spending a few days with relatives at Ware, Mass.
 School in this district, taught by Miss Daisy Mason, closed Friday for the summer vacation.
 At the annual school meeting in this district on Friday evening, June 16, D. Walker was chosen for moder- ator and H. G. Pratt secretary. It was voted to make necessary repairs on the shoool- house, and Charles Hobby was elected to look after this work. Dennison Walker was elected district committee for the ensuing year, and O. H. Walker clerk and treasurer
The Press., 1905-06-28
A son was born Tuesday morning to Mir and Mrs Watson

A son was born Tuesday morning to MT. and Mrs. Watson.
 Charles w. Eldredge was home from Indian Orchard over Sunday.
 The Sunday school has appointed Rev. Charles W. Wolfe, Superintend- ent W. A. Allen and Mrs. E. J. Hol- man a committee to draft resolutions on the death of Mrs. Sophia Gurley.
 Mrs. Sophia Peck Gurley died at her home in this village Friday morn- ing at the age of Fl years. The cause of her death was cancer. She had suffered from an attack of grip in the early part of the winter, and did not recover from it's effects. The presence of cancer was not known, however, until shortly before her death. Mrs. Gurley was born in what is known as the "old Peck house," mile south of this village, and was one of two sisters, the chil- dren of MT. and Mrs. James Peck. She was married Feb. 23, 1853, to Henry O. Gurley, and had lived since that time until five years ago, two years after MT. Gurley's death, in the house just south of the village, which is known as the Gurley house. Since then she had lived part of the time with her son, Carlos, and the rest of the time in the Morrison house, where she died. An only son, Carlos J. Gurley, of this village survives. Mrs. Gurley was active in church work, having been a member of the Willing ton Baptist church since 1850, and a deaconess in the same at the time of her death. She was also recognized as the founder of the South Wilmington Sunday school, the first sessions of which were held ill her house, and in which she has had lively interest ever since, having had a class the greater part of the time. The funeral service, conducted by the former pas tor, Charles L. Snow, and the present pastor, Charles W. Wolfe, was held from the residence of deceased at 1 o'clock Monday. The funeral service was read by Rev. O. W. Wolfe, who preached the funeral sermon. Prayer was offered by Rev. O. l.. Snow, who also spoke of the noble Christian character of deceased. Among the abundant floral offerings were " Rest" pillow from the Sunday school; cluster of pinks from the local w. O. T .U., of which she was a member; large wreath from the members of her Sunday school class a bunch of roses from Mrs. Louisa Johnson; lilies of the valley from Mrs. Gardiner Hall, IT. a floral piece, with the word "Grandma, " from her two grandchildren basket and bunch of flowers from her son, o. J. Gurley; bunch of pinks from Mrs. Harlan Woodworth, and bunch of pinks from Mrs. Emma Westcott, Bridgeport. Crossing the Bar" and Asleep in Jesus' were sung by the following qaurtet: Rev. 0. l.. Snow, T. A. Denman, Mrs. w. H. Hall and Miss Ida M. Hall. The bearers were Deacon F. w. Pratt, Deacon w. H. Brackett, w. A. Allen and w. E. Battye. The interment was ill the new cemetery on Willing
The Press., 1905-06-28

STRAINED ANKLE, STIFF NECK, LAME SHOULDER. - These are three common ailments for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm Is especially valuable. If promptly applied 1t will save you time, money and suffering when troubled with any of these ailments. For sale by E. K. Taft, Fl. F. Cady, Stafford; G. Hall, Jr., < Co.,, So. Willlngton. .--- ':
The Press., 1905-06-28
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
 The best of all temperance drinks Is homemade Hop Beer at the new lunch room.
 When you arc hungry call at the new lunch room, Gregory's old stand.
 The Pho'o Studio In Johnson's Block Is now open every day for appointments. w. s. Martin.
 Talking Machines, Records and sup plies of every description can bs found at Prof. Jordan's-
 Leave your orders for Engraved Cards at The Press office. 50 cards and script pate 90 cents. 90 cards and old English plate from $l.5O to $2.5O.
The Press., 1905-06-28
WALES.

Clam Bake and Dance at Towne's grove, Union, July 4th. Dancing after noon and evening, Fiskdale orchestra of 5 pieces. Ball game, $1O for the winner. The game Is free. Supper 50 cents.
The Press., 1905-06-28
MONSON.

Orrin Bradway, former resident of this town, died recently. He leaves two brothers, Rodney and Hi ram, of Monson.
The Press., 1905-06-28
South WillingtOn.

CARD OF THANKS. s.-We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and gifts of flowers during the sickness and death of our mother. .- ] MR. AND MRa. CARLos J. QuRkrY..
The Press., 1905-06-28
Stafford.

The Photo Studio In Johnson's Block Is now open every day for appointments. w. s. Martin.
The Press., 1905-06-28

WOuAU ever r0GUrn CO O1O Wilmington again. May she, with her friends, have many happy returns still!
 Gardiner Hall, Jr., told us the other day another old-time story, and here it is: A resident of the Hollow, past middle age, whose hobby was to do something for the rising genera tiun that should keep his memory green after he had been gathered to his fathers, put the time he could spare from his regular vocation of tanner, currier and farmer into the nursery business. Among others who called to look over his stock, with an intention of purchasing, was the fath- CT of the narrator, he, as we'll as the .nurseryman, being somewhat given to dry joking. Said the customer, after looking around, "Well, Uncle Amos, will buy an assortment of trees. if you will carry them over, help me to set them out and warrant them to live and to bear, pretty soon, too.'' :'All right, I will be there," and he named the day and hour. Accordingly the trees were duly very carefully planted, and soon after the job was finished he entered the house, seated himself in an arm chair and wiping his brow said to his hostess with his habitual puff: "Just take a look at those trees, isn't my bar gain we'll fulfilled?" Glancing out of the window she saw the small trees with red apples gleaming among the branches, apples that he had carried over in his capaoious pockets and tied 20 the twigs with strings. Some of the trees still remain in the narrator 6 yard. ,.
The Press., 1905-06-28

"AAAAh6VOA1 O0Ay fOI'
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M. B. church will serve their usual SUD- per Thursday evening. with Mrs. Frank Bowden as hostess. There will be ice cream for sale in the evening.
 There was a double wedding at St.. Joseph's chapel Tuesday morning at ' o'clock, when Charles Lee was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Kennedy and Michael Cantlin to Mrs. Anna Griffin by Rev. F. J. O'Neill.
 Next Sunday morning communion service will be held in the Congrega- tional church. In the evening @ union service, to which all are invited, will be held in the church, to com memorate Independence day. There will be speaking by the resident clergy and others. All interested are vel come.
 A delightful Ohildren's day concert was held in the Methodist church last Sunday morning. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The program was carried out to per lection, and much credit is due Mrs. John Thompson for the pleasing man. ner in which the children recited their pieces. The choir was at it's best and did remarkably we'll. Sev- eral solos were sung and one duet. The solo by Mrs. Hughes was espec- ially fine and deserves much praise. Three ministers were present and made appropriate and interesting re- marks, Revs. Vaill, Thompson and Fogg. Their words were an inspira- tion to all and will long be remem- bered.
The Press., 1905-06-28

selves."
 "What good roads they have in England! Look at the piles of broken stones for repairs, stored in little niches all along the way; see how carefully and promptly every hole is filled up and every break mended, and you will understand how a small beast can pull heavy load in this country and why the big,. heavy draught horses wear long and do good work. A country with a good system of roads is like 8 man with good circulation of the blood: the labor of life becomes easier, effort is reduced and pleasure increased.
 We have been asked often in regard to the following: matter, which will explain itself. We copy bodily from a recent issue of the Springfield Re- publican, in answer to an enquirer: The post office department requires every person who desires the benefit of rural free delivery service to use a box approved by the postmaster gen. eral. There are about 15O varieties of these boxes approved by the depart ment now on the market. Service is withheld from those who do not com ply with the requirements of the de- partment, ,-as we have substantially asserted hereinbefOre. :'.I
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-09-23
Fair Next Week.
CharIevoix County Fair is
to be a Winner.

The coming week will without
doubt witness the most successful
County Fair that Charleyoix has ever
enjoyed. Everything is in readiness.
horses are being tried out on the race
track and the list Of exhibit entries
are growing each day President
Jacob Graf and Secretary Leroy
Sherman have been steadily at work
all the week on the numerous details
and when the gates open Tuesday for
the Twenty-tirst Annual Exhibit
everything will be in readiness to
entertain the thousands who will be
here.
Among the excellent attractions
Will be the band music, furnished by
the best band in Northern Michigan,
viz East Jordan Military Band. One
of the evenings probably Wednesday
the Band will give their torch-light
dril, which is receiving such high
praise wherever they go.
To those who like a g )od show,
i-ONOudJ CpCld llOuSt Will bo opSti UllC
three evenings with excellent attrac-
tiOns.
The track events will be the best
given for some time as number Of
excellent horses are entered. Below
is program of races:
Tuesday, Sept. 26th:-Pony Race,
all horses under 500 lbs, Purse, $1,000;
Horse driving nearest to three min
utes, Purse Sl5.O0.
Wednesday, sept. 27th:-2:45 Glass,
Trot or pace, purse 10000; 2:lS Class,
Trot or pace, purse $4,000; Farmers
Race. purse $500; Three-mile Auto
mobile Race, purse $4,000.
Thursday, Sept. 2Sth:-2:3O Class.
TIot or pace, purse 800 90; Free-for-
all, purse 5000; Novelty Race; f! mile
walk; J mile trot: mile go-as-you-
please, purse $l50C.
The Premium Lists, published by
The Herald are now pretty thorough
distributed. Those who have not
received one can obtain same either of
Secretary Leroy Sherman or by ap-
plying at this office Thr ough an
error, part of Division was omitted
from part of the books Those who
have books not containing an errata
slip can obtain same Of above parties.