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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09
WE LOVE TIE GOVERNOR TOO.

The Tallahassee True Democrat of
last week reprOduces a clipping from a
State paper sharply criticising the ac-
tiVity of Governor BrOward i'm the mat
ter Of draining the Everglades notwith
standing the Injunction recently issued
and Inadvertently credits the clipping TO
the Democrat: The article did not APP
pear in this paper and we have INDUCED
in no criticism Of the Governor for his
activity in Fastening preparations for
draining the Everglades We are quite
sure that he is a law-abiding man and
will respect the Injunction Of the courts.
Live Oak Democrat,
So are we sure that Governor Brow
ards desire is to be "a law-abiding
man." and we believe a faithful and
conscientious chief executive of the
State, and this newspaper is not antag-
onistic TO him, or 10 those of his cabi-
net, with desire to injure them or to
cast reflection upon them. We do not
believe Governor Broward, for one min
ute, thinks of treating with contempt
the order Of any court; and the item
referred TO does not convey any such
idea only, that pending those proceed
ings, and before any court action,
he was going ahead with prepa-
rations for the drainage. Now, the
point was this, the ncwspa per we
copied the article from suggested that
perhaps it may possibly be explained
by the fact that his drainage board is
advised by Lawyer W. S. Jennings,
who invented the theory that the Trus-
tees Of the Internal Improvement Fund
are not answerable for their official acts
TO the Legislature or the people, " and
we added in comment that Mr.. jennings
had invented some other wonderf u !
theories, during his ddministra-
tion and cited few of them. We are
sorry we mis-credted the clipping, how
ever, and promise to be more careful
next time. The proprietor Of this
newspaper believes Governor Broward
means we'll in all his official actions,
but we must confess that we honestly
believe he has made mistakes in being
advised by some people whose advice
he should steer clear Of If he wishes to
go down in history with his name en-
rolled with such men as Drew, Bloxham,
Perry, Mitchell, Fleming and other great
and good men who have held high State
offices. We earnestly hope to see his
name enrolled among them at the close
of his administration,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09
THE QUALITY OF MERCY"
CONTINUED on page i've


a load o. bird shot in il, but / had 1t
cleaned up that mornin' and loaded it
for bear, cause me and him had seen
bear tracks in the corn field and we was
amin to go huntin' next day. Dad
said: I'm see if can scare that fool
away" And he fired-and killed him!"
Then dad got young Mr.. Keith to
defend him, and Mr.. Keith wanted him
to get big lawyer to help, but dad
wouldn't cause he said we'd need all
the money he had in the bank to live
on, we wasn't big enough to gather
crops and sell syrup and potatoes like
he did, and lawyer shouldn't have the
bread out of his children's mouths, and
maybe our little farm to boot. So Jake
Raker's folks hired them lawyer and
he beat Mr.. Keith talkin' and the judge
sent daddy to the mines; but Mr.. Keith
said the Governor'd pardon him, sure.
And he 1Oiu do it, won't her,
In telling his troubles to this synpa-
thetic listener the backwoods child for
got his natural shyness; he spoke rapid
ly, eagerly, his fingers working with
nervousness, his eyes imploring hope,
Indeed he will Bud" replied the
Governor, with conviction. ''When he
knows the facts if he hadn't been a
hard-headed, biggity sort of fellow he'd
have found out the facts for himself;
but, as said, he don't do bad things
Intentionally, and l can promise that
the baby'll have her own daddy before
many days.
"You favor daddy" said the little
girl, looking with shy alteration into the
face of the mighty being, possessed OF
such infinite goodness. THE baby
thought you was him, when she walked
up"
Poor little mite! She won't pine
for him many days. / wish to mercy /
could give him to her tonight! Now
show us where we're to sleep, little sis
ter, for we must be on the way home
by daybreak. Don't either of you think
of getting up to cook breakfast or hitch
up; we won't want to eat so early, and
| saw where the horse was put-be-
sides, you might wake the baby"
The next morning, when they were
jogging along the sandy road in the crisp
GOODNESS of early daybreak, the Gov
ernOr remarked: "We'll have to post
pone our vacation little while, old fell
low. Next time we come down this
way I'm going to stop at Jasper Rol-
baby with her 'sure-enough' daddy"
"All right, Governor, I'm willing.
But, " the Secretary could not resist
sending this small shaft, chow about
that speech you made the other day
concerning justice?"
Whereupon the Governor replied
briefly and reprehensibly: Damn
justice!"
And am satisfied that the heavenly
bookkeeper did not make an entry of
the remark!
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09
DUTIES or THE PRESS.

Freedom of criticism is a privilege Of
our newspapers which is in no danger
OF being taken away. II is too essen
tal part of political liberty and social
and economic progress 1t is too essen
tial to freedom of mind and alertness
of mental life. AS every advantage
has its shadow, 80 personal gossip, mean
detective scandal, and false romance in
criminal news come along as evils in
lie train Of freedom, and some papers
there are of which the very existence
means both cruelty and putrefaction.
But when the liberties and the license
Of journalism come before our conrts
and juries, there is seldom difficulty in
drawing clearly the line that devides
abuse from justice. Today more than
ever the organs of opinion throughout
this land are assured that for honest
and careful comment on men and acts
Of public moment no punishment Is
likely to fall upon them. Such COM
ment Ia their duty, for they are guard
lhilb VI NilN BCObiS 40
as are teachers, statesmen, or ministers
Of the gospel A high mission is theirs,
a privilege, a call, and with every ed
itor or newspaper owner should be ever
the devotion and the responsibility that
good men feel when power over others
lies within their hands A man who
uses the vast power OF publicity toharm
the public for his own gain. or reckless
ly and selhshly to injure individuals, is
as wicked as an immoral clergyman or
venal ofTice-holder. Little to enforce
journalistic standards can be done by
law Most of 1t must be done by the
opinion of men and women, by encour-
agement of good, by refusal to coop
crate with i'll Golfers Weekly.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09
EvERGLADE DRAINAGE.

From St Augustine Recordl
Like a flashing thundebolt from a
cloudless sky, comes the news of the
commencement of suit in the United
States court last week by the Southern
States Land and Lumber Company, a
Louisiana corporation, against Governor
Napoleon B. Broward and the other
members of the Board of Drainage
Commissioners created by an act of the
Legislature at it's last session. The
purpose of the suit is to enjoin tina:
board from further proceeding under
the authority Of the act, and to declare
unconstitutional and void. Included in
the list of parties defendant are the tax
collectors Of st. Lucie, Dade, DeSoto
and Lee counties, whom the bill seeks
to enjoin from proceeding to collect the
special drainage tax, authorized by the
act.
The complainant company claims the
ownership of 1,07O,25 acres of land in
the four counties named, upon which
drainage taxes amounting to $53, 340.-
Sc have been assessed, in addition to
$1l, 10S.7l State and county taxes The
bill sets forth the injustice of said
drainage tax, and alleges the unconsti-
tutionality of the act of the Legislature
on numerous grounds. 1t is understood
that other large owners of land in the
drainage district" were also prepared
to contest the collection of the special
tax of five cents per acre levied there
on under the authority of the act, but
it is probable that they will await the
issue of the present suit.
The drainage of the Everglades was
one of the most spectacular and promi-
nent of the tissues" upon which Gov
ernor Broward was elected chief magis-
trate of the State, and the Legislature
promptly adopted his views on the sub
ject in the enactment of the law which
is now attacked; and also adopted ares
olution recommending an amendment
to the State Constitution having for its
purpose the permanent establishment
of drainage commission similar to the
one created by the Legislature. This
proposed amendment will be submitted
at the general election next November.
Acting under authority of the act,
Governor Broward, as the representa-
tive Of the drainage commission, has
not only directed the collection of the
special tax imposed, but has proceeded
to the expenditure of the funds intend
ed to be raised thereby, by contracting
for the construction of expensive dred-
ges and other craft, to be used in the
proposed drainage operations.
A judgment of the courts declaring
the drainage scheme legislation void
will not only be crushing blow to the
anticipation Of Governor Broward for
extraordinary personal advantage in
whatever political aspirations he may
entertain, but may also seriously affect
his pecuniary status since the contracts
for the expenditure Of the fund, as we'll
as whatever amounts may have been
and expended, under the au-
thority Of void act, may be the basis
of personal obligation upon him to re-
fund the same.
The people of Florida at large, no less
than those who are, or we're in danger
of being, directly affected by the levy
ing of this drainage tax" will watch
with deep solicitude the outcome of the
pending litigation.
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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Martin Brophy and Louis Strouse were
arrested in Waterbury, Conn, on Feb
ruary l for conspiracy to defraud the
Woodmen of the World, one of the
largest fraternal insurance orders in
existence.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

The prohibitionists won victory in
the wet and dry election in osceola
county last week by a majority of 125.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Read very interesting little story
published on the opposite page. twas
written by Tallahassee lady for Bob
Taylor's Magazine, and we reproduce II
with her consent.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

The fellow who only loves you be-
cause he can use you has no interest in
you as soon as you learn to use your
head. Remember this the next time
YOU 90 TO vote.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

From SO, 900 to s., 900 per year would
hire lots of people to be good and wear
"long faces"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Wonder what the Goulds would be
willing TO pay to get rid Of Count Boni?
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Mr. Edward Fitzgerald, one of the
best posted and aIl-round newspaper
men in Florida. now connected with
L'Engle and Taylor's Jacksonville Sun,
was in the city Monday after some pub
lie business connected with the census
business, and made us pleasant call.
We are informed that he failed to get
what he came after, however. for
reasons given to him by the commits
sioner Of agriculture, and that on threat
ening to act TO compel the officer to
furnish the information he was given
20 understand that he did not intend to
be "buiidosed" by any newspaper man.
To make a long story short, without
knowing any Of the facts in the case,
Mr.. Fitzgerald returned to Jacksonville
without the coveted information.
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Tell your friends TO subscribe
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Hon. James f. Broome has announced
for the State Senate from his district.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

II you want 10 see fellow hustle for
a genuine brand Of repentance, just
let him get caught at some Of his mean
ness,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09
Tallahassee, Friday, Feb. 9, 1906.

Corrupt officials will, indeed, be pure
il all voters will be pure.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09
PARTIAL LIST.

seen in the department which has the
most help. In several instances, where
the salaries seem small, other payments
are made employees out Of the Internal
Improvement and other funds II will
also be seen that we do not include the
Supreme Court judges and their help, the
asylum officers and their help, the in
surance superintendent, compiler of
Confederate records, timber and tunl-
Der inspectors, watchmen, janitors, etc.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
Governors salary, 5000
Clerk for Governor, $120
Private secretary, 81, 200
Stenogrspher, $500,
OFFICE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Secretary of State, salary, $500.
Chief clerk, 1900.
Corporation clerk, 81, 200.
Stenographer, $500.
CoMPTROLLER's OFFICE.
Comptroller, salary 81, 800.
Chief clerk, 1900.
Auditing clerk, 81, 500.
BOokkeeper, 81 800.
Stenographer and typewriter, 1900.
Pension clerk, $1,000.
Special clerk, $500
Bookkeeper in tax redemption depart
ment, $1,000.
Auditing clerk in tax redemption de-
partment. $1,000.
Correspondence clerk in tax redemp-
ton department, 81 200.
Recording clerk in tax redemption de-
partment, 1900.
Entry clerk in tax redemption depart
ment, $1,000.
Distribution clerk in tax redemption
department, 81 200.
List of land entries for assessors, as
sessment Of railroads, and other con-
tingent expenses of Comptroller's Of
flee 81, 900.
TREAsURER's OFFICE.
State Treasurer, salary 81, 500.
Chief clerk and bookkeeper, l,5OO.
Cashier and assistant bookkeeper,
81 200.
Clerk and assistant bOokkeeper, 81, 200
ATTORNEY OFFICE.
Acknowledgement, salary, $500.
Secretary, $500.
Clerk, $500.
OFFICE SUIT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
Superintendent, salary 81, 500.
Chief clerk, 81, 200.
Assistant chief clerk, 81, 200.
Stenographer and typewriter, 5000.
OFFICE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
Commissioner salary, 81, 500.
Clerk in prison and fertilizer depart
ment, 81, 800.
Clerk in fertilizer department, 81, 200.
Clerk in agricultural department,
81 800,
Clerk in school land department,
81 200.
CHEMISTS DEPARTMENT.
State Chemist, salary $1,000.
Assistant chemist, $1,000.
STATE AUDITORS OFFICE.
State Auditor, salary $1,000.
Assistant auditor, $1,000.
Clerk, 81. 200.
OFFICE ADJUTANT-CENERAL.
Acknowledgement, salary $1,000.
RAILROAD COMMISSION,
The Commissioners, salary, each
81, 500.
Secretary of Commission, 81, 200
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Every inch of effective publicity is
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

There has been a change in the Or
lando daily and weekly Reporter, Mr..
s. X. Hudson having sold to Mr.. Josiah
Ferris, who Is now editing and manag-
ing those excellent papers.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

The Board Of Commissioners Of State
Institutions authorized the appointment
Of another assistant inspector Of State
convicts, and DR.. G.. W. Lamar Of
Quincy has been appointed medical SUI
pervisor Of convicts in accordance with
that authority.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

See Collins for Neat Job Printing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Out Of ten little stores" in your
part of the city, about two will expand
and grow into big stores in time-and
it will be the two which are advertising
now "more than they can afford"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

The Lake Butler Stars proposition to
organize country publishers associ-
alton" for protection and to secure
better rates from foreign advertisers Is
good one, and there is no reason why
every one Of US should not join in the
effort to secure our just dues. BY all
means let's meet and organize.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Every inch of effective publicity is
added to 1.-The stature" of the bigger
store
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Governor Broward made a maxim
good enough to last when he said last
Monday. In his address to the school
children Of Jacksonville that "he would
rather love people and be mistaken in
their characters than to go around dis
trusting everybody. Live Oak Demo
crat.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

After all, this American method of
grilling members Of the Cabinet on the
gridiron Of the press is better than the
foreign method of assassination. The
remains are more useful. Times Union.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

The Mallory national Quarantine bill
in amended form has been approved by
a caucus of thirty Southern representa-
tives, and John Sharp Williams will in
trOduce IL in the House and urge its
passage as representing the views Of
the South on the extension of federal
control Of 10th maritime and interstate
quarantine,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

American millionaires and their rich
kinfolks, as general thing, pay dear
when they swap their wealth for foreign
titles Ia Countess dc Castelano. once
beautiful Anna Gould. What differ
ence in two sisters, Sweet, charitable,
lovable Helen Il satisfied to remain a
plain, true, useful little Christian
woman, and Is loved for her good deeds
and herself all over the world.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Mr. T. A, jennings, a prominent
naval stores operator. of Pensacola,
and an exceedingly popular citizen, Is
being strongly urged to become can
didate for the governship. 1t is need
less to remark that he Is neither related
TO or at all resembles the person Of that
name who once figured az Florida's
governor. st. Augustine Record
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Secretary of Commission, 81 200
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Our sympRthies are with both the
Union printers and the management of
the Times Union, owing 20 both sides
having been our personal friends for a
long time. II is unfortunate that en-
ployer and employees should meet In
such conflict after having been on
such extremely good terms for so many
years, and we feel that good Judgment
on the part Of some one could have pre-.
vented the printers going out on a
strike and the managers declaring the
Office an open shop. Too good and use
full men are on both sides Of this fight
for II tc last long, and we hope the
Union printers and the management Of
the Times Union will come together
again soon.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

A statement is made on the best of
authority that Admiral Togo, the naval
hero of the Russo-Japanese war, will
visit the United States in April, accom-
panied by two cruisers. Arrangements
are already being made for the intended
Siait
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Tell your friends to subscribe,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-02-09

Always do what you are afraid to
do, ;" is high counsel for a timid adver-
tiser.
Hon. w. b. Lamar, congressman
from this district, has been visiting his
many Tallahassee friends this week.
Call and examine our new line Of En-
broideries and laces, just arrived At r.
J. Evans. AS-tf,
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
Great Shoe Bargains.

This is one of the Greatest Shoe Bargains ever offered in this city, in- cluding Ladies', Misses, Mems, Boys and Children's. Ladies' Button Shoes small sizes, 35c per pair. Ladies' and
 Misses Heavy Lace Shoes worth s1 1.25 for 75c per pair. Ladies' Lace Shoe,
 Cap Toe, worth s1.5O for sl. A new
 line of Ladies' Shoes in Laces and
 Butcher or Button, close or exten- sion sole. New, plain or stylish tips,
 Cuban, Snake or Military Heel, all
 sizes and widths from s1.5O to &3.5O
 per pair. Misses Heavy Lace Shoe
 one piece back, cap toe, low heel,
 sizes to 12, worth 75c, closing them out at soc per pair. Misses Kanga- TOO grain lace shoes, cap toe, low heel, extra piece in back, worth sl, for 75c per pair. A large new line of Misses Shoes from 75c to Sl per pair. Child s Heavy Grain Button Shoe, one piece back, cap toe, rivets in the seam
 sizes from to s, worth 65c, for 25c per pair. A large assortment of Men
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. K. w. Groves sigma ture is on each box. 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
Coats for Women.

We announce Great Bargains in Coats for Women, Misses and Children, nothing could be more important. Here we have the first spell of cold weather with 800 New, Clean and Fresh Coats, late models, gigantic purchase, which again clearly demon strates the remarkable buying power that permits us to offer these coats now at a saving of one-third and more. The new three-quarter length loose walking coats, made of Fancy Woolen in the New Grey, Tan, Brown, Green, Black, Red and Blue in heavy and medium weight, cut full box ripple back, velvet and plain collars, neatly finished, sizes from IA to 20 years for Misses. g to 42 bust sizes, women, from Sl 50 to Sl5 each
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
In MenOriam.

To the Protector and Brothers and Sisters of K and L. of H. Lodge No. 329.
 Whereas, Death, the unwelcome messenger, came and snatched away our much beloved Brother s. N. Landers, from our Lodge and lov- ing family. He, though disenthrolled of flesh, has risen to the unobstructed sphere where passion never comes: there he begins his illimitable work.
 Resolved, That we tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.
 Resolved, That we submit hum- bly to the will of our Redeemer and Father in Heaven. We will be pa- tient and assuage the feeling which we may not wholly stay, and by silence sanctify, though cannot con ceal the grief that must have it's own way.
 We see but dimly through those mists and vapors. Though at times impetuous with emotion the swelling heart heaves and moans like the great ocean that cannot be at rest.
 Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be furnished The Forrest City Times for publication and l; copy be furnished the family, ano they also be spread upon the minutes of our lodge.
 | Yours in o. NJ. A. | MRS. CORINNE WYDICK,
 J. T. FoNDREN, w. T SANDERS.
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
Notice.

At meeting of the City Water and Light Committee, held on November lst, J. w. McCarty, heretofore man. ager of the Water and Light Com- pany, was discharged, and has no au- thority to act as such manager any longer. All orders for repairs, lamps, etc., should be left with the book keeper of the City Water and Light Company at the city hall.
 WALLER GoRMAN, Mayor and Chairman of the Water and Light Committee.
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
Strayed

One black horse mule, branded with an 70" on shoulder, white spot on back, tail little crooked, about l5a hands high, about l2 years old. One black horse mule, branded IS. R." on shoulder and hip, l4i or Is hands high, about l2 years old. Strayed from Kit Hambleton $ place, one mile south of Caldwell. Will pay liberal reward for recovery of said mules.
 R. L. PETTUs,
 Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02
HOW'S TIlIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o. We. the undersigned, have known J, Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him lpertectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING, KINNAN < MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o, Halls Catarah Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02

and Boys Shoes. A new line of Mems
 High Tap, Box Calf, Vici and Patent
 Leather in Plain and Cap Toe, Heavy and Light Soles, from $l.25 to s4 per pair. Don't forget to look at our large line of Boys Shoes.