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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

At the request Of my many friends have CON
sented TO enter the race for representative Of
DeSoto county In the next Florida LEGISLATURE
aud take this opportunity Of soliciting the votes
OF the citizens Of tho county In the approaching
Democratic primary election.
As will not have the opportunity OF seeing
and talking with each individual personally /
deem II proper thatI should define my position
on some OF the more important issues Of the
campaign.
! am opposed 10 a division Of DeSoto county.
for the reason that am opposed to a high tax
alton. l consider ii more economical to maintain
the present county government than TO establish
and maintain two additional ones also with
the same source of revenue.
l shall favor the repeal Of the Drainage Act
passed by the Legislature of 1905 as am arbitrary
unfair and unjust measure which II enforced
VIII become burden Of taxation upon the people
OF the state.
am in favor of the Educational Jaw known
as the 'Buckmau Bill and will oppose any effort
70 interfere with the location of the state
University at Gainesville
Having been born and reared within the
boundaries OF DeSoto county, allmy interest be.
ing here, II am honored with the nomination
and election shall be found working for The
measures which / believe to be for the best
interest OF the state as a whole and DeSoto
county in particular.
with honesty Of purpose equal rights to all
and special privileges to none" / solicit the
votes OF my friends and the people of The
county regardless OF section or community.
Very respectfully,
W, II. HOOKER.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

County Commissioners a II d
School Board in session this week.
The Commissioners held only a
short session, putting over some OF
the most important work for next
month, that of designating the
paper in which the delinquent tax
list should be published being
among the number. AT this
months meeting three newspapers,
the Herald, Advocate and CHAMP
ION, each had advocates among
the commissioners, but no majority
for any paper The CHAMPION
claims, and truly, that we have the
only outfit in the county that is
prepared to do the work at home
and we believe it would satisfy the
most of the taxpayers if we were
allowed to have the job.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
A. CT. Excursion,

Low rates to Savannah T. p. A. Gala
Week via Atlantic Coast Line.
On account of the above occasion the
Atlantic Coast Line will sell tickets to
Savannah, Ga, from all points on its
line in Georgia, Alabama and from
points in Florida north of and including
Jacksonville, Lake City, Live Oak and
River Junction, on May 18th, l4th, 18th
and from points south thereof, May l4th
and 18th, 1906 at rate of one fare plus
rs cents for round trip; (minimum rate
fifty (5O) cents.) Final limit of all
tickets May 10, 1906 (prior to midnight
of which passengers must reach original
starting point.
For further information see your ticket
agent, A. M. SMITH.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
Weekly Debating Club.

Our club met last Friday even
ing, May 4th, at 1880 o'clock and
the following program was carried
out in full:
Song, will the doors be open, "...,.,
All the members
Recitation, 'Freckles and Tan, "....".
Miss Lottie Coker
Reading, Selected. ...,.,........
Kirby Coker
Relate the Principal Events of the
Revolutionary ar....,......
Chas {, Waundell
Essay on Music, .......,..,.,...
Bert Coker
Quartette Twill you miss me, "..,.,.
Misses Mike and Fannie Coker and
Messrs J. A. Hampton and c. l.. Boggess
Recitation, Loves sweet old dream, -.
Bassie Coker
Discuss Eurasia. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Miss Clifford Albritton
Duette THE Cross, "........,.......
Misses Albritton and Coker
DEBATE.
Resolved, That negroes have
had greater punishment by the
hands of the whites than Indians.
Affirmative, w, B. Sealey, J, S.
Coker and r. N. Durrance.
Negative, J. A. Hampton and
Stevens.
Miss CLIFFORD ALBRITToN,
President,
Us. CoKER, Vice President,
Miss MIKE CoKER,
Secretary and Treasurer
Gardner, Fla.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

Some of Our acquaintance are
rallying us on the fact that the two
rival newspapers of Arcadia should
in this campaign be working annie
ably for the same candidate, So
far as we are concerned we think
it shows a commendable spirit Of
fairness on our part to be willing
to acknowledge that our life long
enemy is for once in the right, We
are not so bigoted that we cannot
walk side by side with a foe, if he
is going our way.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

The circular circulated this week
bearing w. H. Hooker's signature
must have been written by some
one of Mr.. Hooker's friends who
was not acquainted with the facts,
for it made statement that the
columns of the newspapers of the
county were closed to him being
controlled wholly and absolutely
by the opposition This statement
is false. The owners and PUBLISH
ers Of THE CHAMPION have al
ways controlled its editorial utter
ances and they have never been
for sale. Our advertising columns
have always been open for clean
advertisements and Mr.. Hooker
has personally been offered space
for the discussion of his views in
this campaign, the same privilege
that we accord to our other cores
pondents whether they agree with
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

We regret very much to note the
efforts being made to throw dis
credit on any candidate by circu-
lating lying reports. By their
fruits ye shall know theml The
candidate whose life is above re-
proach, will not be hurt by scand-
alous tales that can be traced to no
reliable source. The candidate in
whose favor these lies are being
circulated will himself be the loser.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
For Sheriff.

TO THE VOTERS OF DESoTo CoUNTY
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
reelection as Sheriff of DeSoto county, subject to
the democratic primaries to fill the office for the
next ensuing two years / was elected for four
years, but through some mistake my bond to
qualify for my regular term Of four years did not
reach me in time to file same in the legal time
required by law l would appreciate the support
of all the voters Of our county Will say that 1
have done my best since have been In Office to
put down crime Of all kinds in this county, and
II reelected will continue on the same line.
A. c. FREEMAN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
For County Treasurer.

TO THE VOTERS or DESoTo COUNTY;
hereby announce myself as a candidate Tor
County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic
Primary of May the 18th. | promise you II
elected to discharge the duties Of the Office to the
best of my ability Soliciting the votes OF one
and all and thanking you In advance Tor same
remain. Yours Very Truly,
JAMES A. HENDRY.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

The Punta Gorda editor seems
to think THE CHAMPION would be
benefited by having county divis-
ion, We don't see it. If Wau-
chula gets county seat it has a
newspaper ready and waiting to
gobble up the county printing and
you needn't think Editor Goolsby
will forget it either. We couldn t
reasonably expect the Herald to
abdicate in our favor if we should
move to Punta Gorda county, so
we are just as we'll off right where
we are. We cannot well get less
of public printing than we have in
Arcadia, but we are willing to take
our chances with the county as it
is rather than "hy to ills we know
not of. "
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
Member School Board

To THE voTRRs or DEsoTo CouSls 4, ).
BY request Of many friends ns's5|, N
mvseif a candidafe for member o. j, M
board for Disfrici No q sublecl s,o
and regulations of the Democratic "a 10 !
held Nav l5fh. promise, II electepl.. X
schools With The respect that they a i,io,
and also endeavor TO honor the po,ars
'sPi'e' Ns's i''''N II. B. hc0N,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
For Representative

hereby announce myself a candidate for Rep
resentative Of DeSoto county, subject 10 the
action OF the Democratic Primary.
1 am opposed to the repeal Of the Buchanan bill,
and also further contributions by the State to the
Fair Association.
If elected will serve the people honestly and to
the best of my ability. j. b. COCHRAN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

Having been nominated by my fellow citizens
of Wauchula and Punta Gorda as candidate in
the Primaries for Representative in the Legis-
lature on platform declaring for fair and Just
division Of DeSoto county, this card is to an
nounce that fact and to solicit votes on THAI plat
form, and to pledge myself II nominated and
elected 70 use my best efforts TO secure division
that will prove satisfactory and beneficial as far
as possible to all the people 1.-The proposed three
counties A. =. JORDAN
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

rs or not. This we think Mr.
Hooker will not deny, and only
charge the writer of his circular
with being misinformed, or having
misinterpreted Our position.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
FOr county Commissioned Dis. No. I.

hereby announce myself candidate for
county commissioner for district No, 4 subject
70 the action OF the Democratic Primaries.
promise II elected, to preform the duties Of the
office IN strictly impartial manner and for M
good OF the whole people as / see L.
d. S WILLIAMS
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
For Tax Assessor.

For and in consideration Of the sum of five (s)
dollars, receipt Of which is hereby duly ac.
knowledged we are empowered and authorized
reelection to the Office Of Tax Assessor of Desofo
county Florida, subject to the action Of Inc
democratic primaries ''N
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

hereby announce myself a.ee.sl l,,rj,sf No
Der Of the School Board from se,,d rasie
Ject TO the Democratic Primary N aid
solicit the support 81 the voter Seavors
If elected I shall use my hes' el' s;re courr
up the school interests OF me en- sooi
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

The division forces have failed
to notify their adherents that in
case the north end of DeSoto gets
a county with Wauchula as county
seat then there will be court
house ring rule" indeed For the
majority of voters being in Wau-
chula, they will keep things going
their way. If Punta Gorda gets to
be county seat of another county
the court house ring" at Punta
Gorda will have more absolute
sway than has ever been possible
in Arcadia, If our division friends
are so afraid of the court house
ring, better stay in DeSoto county
and help GUST ring rule" if we
have it, which we deny.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
Political announcements
Those Who are Running for Office
And the Office They are Asking for
For County Judge.

To THF VOTERS OF DEsoTO COUNTY;
l hereby announce myself a candidate fol
county Judge subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic Primaries and solicit the support Of thu
voters Of tue county. Respectfully
r. r. BROWN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
county Commissioner Disc. mo-. ?.

respectfully announce myself a candidate for
county commissioner from District No. \ and
solicit the votes OF all my friends and fellow
democrats in the approaching primary election.
W 5, MORLEY
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
For Tax Collector.

To THE VOTERS or DRSoro County.
am candidate for tax collector of your county
subject to the action of the Democratic Pritnares
WILL {. LANGFoRD
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

hereby announce myself candidate for
commissioner IN district No. 4, promising II
elected TO do my duty conscieniioilsly and 10 the
pest OIL my ability S. S. AvANr.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
vorrps oF DEso1o CouNrY

TO The VOTERS OF DENOIU NOUNIl .
hereby announce myself candidate Tor the
Office Of county Judge and solicit the support OF
the VOTERS at the coming primaries III elected J
promise TO execute the duties of the office with
impartiajity and justice. JAMES PHELoN
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

take this method to respectfully announce
myself candidate for the Office Of county judge
subject to the action Of the democratic primaries
LEE NJ. HAMMEL.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

have decided after consulting VIII
and fellow citizens 10 announce n'I n,stii
date Tor County Commissioner ~ Nm n
subject to the Democratic noili,li l.ss M z
If elected 60 this ofhce, to disehslh' colid
the same to the best Of my apino ,.sjr
support Of my fellow citizens !
Yours to push and seiye' ,yls|
JoHN l. Law"
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10
VOIEYSKIDNEYC!ls
Makes kldnsys and Bladae'''

/ announce myself as a candidam',
Commissioner for district No. = s"
: = &. S. BusHsA
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

SUBSCRIPTION one Dollar Year Most Posi-
lively IN Advance.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-05-10

Entered at the Post Office at Arcadia Florida as
Second Glass Mail Matter.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Perhaps he was new driver hope
50, for his sake
The Little Woman's argument was
1 )f no avail He was good-natured,
but he was firm. He was also ingeni-
ous. He suggested that another check
for the correct amount would set
everything straight If the missus
only had another check now. she
could write it to fit the figures of the
bill
The Little Woman hesitated. She
aad never been allowed to perform
this especial and sacred rite, though
she had signed almost every other kind
Of paper. from a receipt for a load Of
soal to first mortgage, with coupons.
A check seemed of less Importance
han these Besides, a new check
would leave balance as a starting
point of new account. We we're as
one, why not?
She told me about It when got
home. 1t seems she had certain mis-
givings by that Unexpectedly the
promptings of a sub-conscious mem
Dry of banking matters and cashiers
arbitrary requirements in the matter
If characteristic signatures. 1t was
100 late to do anything that night.
TIE bank was closed long ago, and
did not think it wise to spend the
night in looking up the president or
even the cashier, to explain.
| don't think she slept a great deal.
She had some idea that an officer
would be waiting down stairs in the
morning. and that she would never
ook on our Precious Ones or her silk
waist again. consoled her with the
suggestion that, while ignorance Of
the law was regarded as no excuse,
there were certain extenuating cir
sumstances-that l thought the Pre-
eious Ones would hardly be grown,
and that the silk waist might be in
fashion again by the time she re-
turned to gladden. our hearts once
more. Still, there was an uncertainty
about the outcome that made the
bright morning, the new waist and
our general assortment Of furnishing
goods as ashes to the Little Woman.
She was sorry now. She wished she
had let me buy the chair. We had an
early breakfast.
The banker regarded me rather
1oubtfully when / had finished my
statement. He had known me on both
sides of the ledger for some time, but
this was new phase.
you say your-eh, housekeeper
made a check without a full know
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

LEAVE HOPKINSVILLE.
No. 336-Paducah and Cairo
Accommodation. ....6 40 a m
No. 206-Evansville and Mat
toon Express. ........11 20 am
No. 334 Princeton AccOmo-
datiOn.....................72 20 p m
No. 26-Chicago and Nash
vile Limited ............9 As % ID
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

SOUTH BOUND,
No. 25-Nashville and Chica.
go Limited ............5 20 a m
No. 333-Nashvlle Accommo-
datlon. ..""................6 10 m
No. 205-NashVille and Evans
vile Mail-................6 Is p m
No. 331-Hopkinsville and Pa
ducah Accom-. (arrives) 8 As o m
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
For Sale.

One complete j. l. Case threshing
outfit, consisting of one Is h. p. Sim
pie traction engine, jacketed boiler
with large cab, two wheel steel
engine tender holding 8 bbls. water
and 1000 lbs. coal. One 36x58 TWEEN
ty-bar cylinder separator with wind
stacker, self-feeder, weigher and bag
ger. New 150ft. Sin. A ply CANDY belt
steel water tank, with pump and
hose. This outfit has threshed less
than thirty thousand bushels of
wheat and is as good as new. See.
j. Y. 0wsley or =. B. Long.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31


ledge of the seriousness attaching to
the signing of names in that promis-
cuous way?"
"I-yes, that's about it,"
was covering the Little Woman's
Identity and a lack of knowledge, not
altogether unnatural to the sex, but
which | felt that he, as a banker,
might regard with scorn.
"Of course" he proceeded las one
not directly related to you the matter
appears somewhat more serious. Had
1t been really one of your family now
your sister, for instance, or your"
"Oh, but it's just the same, you
know" l put in. Il mean, of course,
that she-that she's really one Of the
family--that is, Of course, it's all
right, mean"
l had not explained my plan to the
Little Woman before starting had
an undercurrent of wonder, now, what
she would say if she could overhear
nv efforts to get her decently out OF
the pitfall into which her pride had
tum Dleu US l uOPSu ShO ""0 SAJSSiAS
her new things.
A clerk brought the check at that
moment 1t had come in from the
clearing house, having Travelled safely
through several miles Of circumlocu-
ton. The six inches between the
bankers hands and mine would be the
hardest tug. The banker scrutinized
the signature severely.
Rather delicate hand for a.
How long did you say
she had been in your service?
named the largest number Of
years within human limits, and re-
viewed the proprietary interest she
had always felt in our affairs-the
amount of receipts and things she
was daily called upon TO indorse-and
gave another and improved version OF
the episode with the intelligent driver
who was willing to give any amount
of goods for my check, bat no change.
| abused the driver-there was no
harm in doing that-he wasn't there,
and it wouldn't have hurt him, any
how. | think the driver saved the sit
uation. The banker took a hand with
me, at abusing him. Then we were
united against a common enemy, and
the Little Woman was safe.
| thought she would be fearful and
contrite and grateful when arrived
with the news that it was all right,
and that she was to remain with us.
| suppose she really was grateful, and
know that she was glad, for she
went and put on all her new things
and was so proud and had such an
air that l didn't dare for the life of
nae tell her the housekeeping details
Of my Interview with the banker, and
have not mentioned them TIL this day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Hot Springs, Ark. Florida

Daily Sleeping Car without any
change Chicago to Hot Springs,
with connections at Memphis from
Cincinnati and Louisville.
Through Dixie Flyer" Sleeping
Car Line st. Louis to Jacksonville,
via Nashville, Chattanooga and At
lanta.
Illinois Central Weekly Excur-
sions to California. Excursion cars
through to Los Angeles and San
Francisco as follows: Via New
Orleans and the Southern Route
every Friday from Chicago; every
Tuesday from Cincinnati and
Louisville, via Omaha and the
Scenic Route every Wednesday
from Chicago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Sewerage System Ready.

The HOpkinsville Sewerage Com
pany will for the present extend
house laterals from the mains to the
curb without charge. No charge
will be made for the use of sewers
until April LIST, 1906. All parties
desiring to connect with the sewers
can save money by dong so at once.
Applications. prices, &C., &c., will
be furnished by c. S. Jackson, Secy.,
or r. c. Hardwick, Treas.
Hopkinsville, Sewerage Co.
(lncorporated.)
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Illinois Central R. R.

The Illinois Central maintains
double daily service, and operatez
the best OF trains, with Dining
Cars, Buffet-Library Cars, Chair
Cars, and Sleeping Cars. from
Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati ard
Louisville, South to New Orleans.
The best road for reaching the
Winter Tourist resorts Of the South,
including
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

Full particulars concerning al
of the above can be had of agents
Of the Illinois Central and connect
ing lines or by addressing the
either of the undersigned.
JOS. BIGGS, D. P. A., Cincinnati
F. w. HARLOW, D. P. A.,
Louisville.
J. A. SCOTT A. G. P, Memphis.
A. H. HANSON, S. C HATCH,
P. T. NJ, Chicago. G. P. A, Chicgo
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
New Orleans, ViCksburg,
GuIfpOrt. Miss, Hammond, La.

Mardi Gras at New Orleans Feb.
H. 90. Gulfport is a Mexican Gulf
Coast resort having the new, Gne
Great Southern" Hotel. Regular
ocean steamship sailings from New
Orleans for Mexico, Central Am
erican, Panama, West Indies and
Europe. Send or cali for descrip-
tive matter in regard to the above.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
S. S. Prince Arthur

leaving New Orleans every Wed.
nesday at 400 p. m. and arriving
at Havana at sunrise Friday morn
ing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists are authorized
to refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure in 6 to IA days.
so cents
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31
Havana via New Orleans

Havana, Caba, is best reached
via the Illinois Central through
service to New Orleans and the
new ocean liner, twin-screw, nine
teen. knot
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-31

All passenger trains daily. Through
services to and from Chicago, Mat
toOn, Evansville and Cairo without
change. j. B. MALLON. Agt.,
HOpkinsville, KY
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-22
Divide Pioneer Passes Away.

Mrs. Mary Jane Pring died at her
home in Colorado Springs Tuesday, Feb
6, 1906 Mrs. Pring was born May %,
1913, at Exter, England. She was mar
ried to John Pring in 1866 and came to
america in 1872 The family moved to
Colorado in 1878 and lived on their ranch
near Pring station, south of Monument,
until they made their home in Colorado
Springs about eight years ago. Mrs.
Prlng was the mother of nine children,
eight OF whom are still living. One son
was killed by lightning while spending
ais vacation with his brother on ranch
east of Monument. Mrs. Prng has
s)een an invalid for many years and has
borne her suffering with little com.
plant. She was n model mother, as her
large family of children can attest, and
was held in highest esteem by all who
knew her. The funeral was held Sun
day, Feb. II. ut the Grace Episcopal
church. of which she was member.
Rev. Samuel Brewster ofliciated Mon
umpnt Cor