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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07

republicans, but they had the conf
|dece of the bar and the people. The
several political decisions made by
this court on questions growing out
of reconstruction demonstrated that
they could rise above partisan and
sectional considerations. The first
case / ever carried to this court con-
tanned some interesting propositions
|of law. and one in which / took a
great deal of pride. / labored ar
duoously in the preparation of my
brief and spent days in delving
through text books and reports. Judge
Westcott prepared the opinion and
handed it down within few days af-
ter the case was submitted. Although
the decision was favorable to me, he
cited numberless authorities which I
had never seen and never had been
His capacity for research
was indeed remarkable, and as the
many opinions prepared by him at
test.
Our law, that did a boundless ocean
seem,
Was coasted all and fathomed all by
him."
He was genial, good natured, COM
panionable and quickly saw the
bright or amusing side of things AS
an instance of his good companion
ship with the bar, remember once
to have argued some motion before
the court that i felt sure would be
decided in my favor. 1t went against
me, however, and / presume my coun.
tenance betrayed surprise and indig-
nation. Judge Westcott observed the
disappointment pictured in my face,
and when the Judge left the bench, he
passed my seat and STOPPING over
said, "You are Disguised, arn't your"
told him, half seriously that / was
struggling to suppress my feelings.
Oh he said with chuckle, don't
try to suppress them; we allow disap-
pointed lawyers great latitude
and if it will relieve you any, you
may tell your client when you get
home that we are set of asses" And
when l thanked him for the privi-
lege, he added: "Oh, it's all right
know how you fell have been
there myself"
Judge Westcott resigned from the
~-ch in 1885 and died two years la
ter. He was bachelor. and lived
alone with his books and his dog and
gun. He had faults-faults that were
regretted and that probably cut short
his career, possibly even his life.
But who can tell how hard it is to
climb
The steep where fame's proud temple
shines afar?
All, who can tell how many a soul
sublime
Has felt the influence of malignant
star
And waged with fortune an eternal
war;
He was philanthrophic, noble hearted,
charitable, generous and public spirit
ed. / am told he bequeathed the
largest part of his modest fortune to
the cause of education, in his native
w. Davis in TamDa
Tribune
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07

The Ocala Banner is now being de-
livered by automobile. The up-to-
dateness of the Ocala Banner, Editor
Harris and Ocala leaves little to be
desired.-Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07

The Ku Klux Khan was an organi-
cation that was necessarily secret be
cause of the presence of federal bayo-
nets. A secret organization now
for Furnishing negro criminals is
something for children to talk
about.-Atlanta Journal.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07
I6vOoNTHE wlNc & 30 |
pdiup Springs upd Ttuluh FGlls DescribedA Stop OF
etluDtu und Observation-Disclosures Everywhere.

seem to change not yet we know that
Times do shift each thing his turn
does hold;
New things succeed as former things
grow DID,
The people do not hurry, neither
do they worry-everyone has ample
sufficiency for himself and some to
spare. The town is very quiet one.
There are no saloons. The green
grocer leaves his produce outside at
Inighl unmolested. The police are
plenty and vigilant.
The Presbyterians and Methodists
are building new church edifices, each
of which will be Of great credit.
We went out to Chattahoochee-
not in the sense in which Florida peo-
pie go to Chattahoochee-but cloth
ed and in our right mind we went
into raptures over the scenery along
me river, scenery which some stock
company has assisted in identifying
near which a fine military school
is in course of erection.
Our Ocala friend, Mr.. Rufus Water
man, showed us no little courtesy.
1t looked like landslide for Hoke
Smith had hit Georgia on election
day. His was great victory, and
Tom Watson, who worked hard for
him, feels repaid for his effort. no
doubt.
We have seen cooler days than
some Georgia days in August, but the
Georgia poet offers some lines for
consolation"
las you're welting down in Georgia,
twill be cheering to the soul
To know that folks are freezing where
the Arctic pillows rolf
That dim sun will be glancing over
glaciers ghostly white,
Where the polar bear is prancing DER
the snow fields with delight
In travelling one meets some very
clever people and also some of the
"other kind"
We met a smart Alex" in the
Southern ticket Office at Macon, who
when asked if certain train was our
train for Atlanta, replied: "The one
on the track isl We responded that
we did not suppose the one of the
track was.
Another one of the "other kind"
was Bob Coachman lat the Central
hotel at Gainesville, Ga.
Mr.. Reynolds, the proprietor, is a
very excellent gentleman, and we be-
speak for him only success along ho-
tel lines, provided he discharges
Bob" and secures the services Of
some one else who has at'least learn
ed the first principles of common
courtesy to the travelling public. Our
sympathy goes out to Bob" and we
suppose he is more to be pittied than
blamed for the dwarfed condition of
his principles.
The trains were crowded, there
was jam almost everywhere, and
the thought of microbes disturbing
ones equilibrium, then it grows mo-
notonous.
They tel me it is pleasant riding
on the rail-" but Home, Sweet
Home" COOL roomy and with some
preferable to the little family, for
Peace and rest, at length have come
All the days long toll is past;
And each heart is whispering, Home
Home, at last
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07

When will Florida adopt a platform
and how will she endorse Mr.. Bryan!
AS things now go it looks as if Flor
ida cannot get on the band 49,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07

Suppose the drummer had never
been a ''kicker?" We can at least say
that olemargerine would still be
served for genuine butter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07
To the Trustees Of
Ocala Presbyterian Church,

Gentlemen.-
It is our earnest wish to donate q
quantity of the l.. & NJ. Paint to your
church and every church wherever it
is to be painted.
10000 churches painted with L. &
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07

If not Watterson. how would Hoke
Smith do for Bryan's running mate?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-09-07
JAMES D. WEScOTT.
The Younqer.)

With the talented son of Senator
/ was on terms of the closest friend
ship. / met him for the first time
one bright, cold, winter morning in
the old supreme court room at ITALIA
hassee, when he came in from the
consultation room, before the con-
vening of the court, to join circle
of good humored lawyers who sat
around a cheerful blaze in one of the
broad, open fireplaces of that famous
old chamber. He was then an asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court and
was regarded and esteemed an able
jurist.
Judge Wescott was born and rear
ed in Tallahassee, receiving only an
academic education. In 1859, he was
private secretary to Gov Madison S.
Perry, and was admitted to the bar
when almost boy. Whether he saw
any military service during the war
IL do not know, but shortly after the
close of the war, we find him repre-
senting Leon county in the state leg
islature, and, year or two later, the
encouragement of the state. His
marked ability and industry attracted
much attention, and at the early age
og twenty-nine years ne was appoint
ed associate justice of the supreme
court When he was appointed to the
bench, Edwin M. Randall was chief
justice, and Ossian B. Hart was assoc
ciate, but when first looked upon the
court it was composed of Randall,
chief justice, and James d. Wescott,
IT.. and r. B. Van valkenburgh, as
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
TO WRECK OLD BUILD.
 INGS AT ONCE
Commence Tomorrow Max. ing Way for a Fine New
 Block OR Main Street

It was announced yesterday that be- ginning would be made on wrecking of the building now occupied by the Azu- rite saloon and that occupied by the First National Bank and the barber shop of Jack Breeding tomorrow to intake way for the splendid new busi' ness block that will be erected on the ground they now occupy.
 Cashier Nolan. who assumed his new duties at the First National yes terday. Mir Patterson, the retiring cashier turning over to him the affairs of the oank preparatory to going tc Globe. states that the bank has arrang | ed for temporary quarters ip the Hen kle sypre room and will move there aE early as expedient to remain until its new quarters are ready in the build | ing it will put up. John Foster. who has been conduct ing the AZurite saloon, will retir' | from the saioou business in the city He has not yet stated. what line he vii follow. but it is understood that pc
 sition in the government service. iron
 which he retired to enter in bushes
 here. is open ohim, and that he ais'
 has several offers to go on the roa' for wholesale houses.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
THROWN FROM STAGE.
Mrs. lewis Sustained Hip Injury Child Thrown Out With Her
 Slightly Hurt.

Mrs: Deli Lewis and little child were thrown from the Lowell stage of the Brophy stable yesterday afternoon on Naco Road. Mrs. Lewis sustained se- rious injury to her left hiD. and is now under treatment at the Copper Queen HosDital. where she was taken imme- diaply after the accident. The child was unhnrt save for slight bruises4
 The accident was the result of the spirited team driven to the stage talk ing fright at a train moving out Of the Southwestern yard at the lower end of Railroad avenue. The horses got beyond the control of the driver for moment and pulled the stage into 2 telegraph pole. Tie shock threw Mrs Lewis and her child. the only occu- pants of the wagon at the time: int the road. The driver managed to get control of the horses before they pro ceeded further. The top of the stage was broken back from it's fastenires bv tra collision with the post and fhe side railings badly bent.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
HANS HANSON

Han Hanson" that very iUdicrOus and meritorious farce comedy appears al the opera house Friday night The company is unusually strong this win ter having completed several successful tours of the East. The company is well known to theatre goers and should bC well patronized.
 Mir. James T. McAlpin, now starting iU his latest successful Swedish dialect comedy Hans Hanson" and the pi- cuana little soubrette Miss Dolly Eos ter. his leading support, represents the best elements of the theatrical pro- rfession now engaged ill furnishing amusement to the American public at pTopular prices. Both have been con nected for years with the very highest of metropolitan companies. Having had the advantage of stock training which insures good work, Mir. McAlpin is famed throughout the country for his sweet singing and warbling. and is g comedian of magnetic personality and ] quick wit Miss Dolly Foster is pret ". young and talented and has inter l preted some of the most beautiful ant | teXactins parts in modern drama anc up to-date comedy and farce comedy | She has a clear contralto voice whicl
 she handles well. and is a clever dan
 cer. The balance of the company il strong in proportion.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
TO THEATRE GoERS.
Attraction at the sisese Opera House

Tha management of the Bisbee Opera House wish to announce that they have booked a number of clever, up-to-date attractions for the coming season. all guaranteed to be just as represented or money refunded.
 The attraction for Friday night will be James P. McAlpin's Bib Co. present ing "Hans' Hanson a Swedish comedy that is one long laugh from beginning to end. This company carries twenty five people. all their own scenery and a big brass band and orchestra. They have played Hans Hanson over two thousand times during the seven years that Mir McAIpin has had this com pany on the road and opera house man. agers everywhere have reported the entertainment one of the best they ever booked. Don't miss the grand street parade at noon on Friday. One night 1 only.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
CLAIM GORDON SALE TO
 GOODWIN BOGUS
Echo of Gordon Affair in Suit Filed by Frisco Firm to Recover

Information was received here last night from the Tombstone correspond ent of the Review stating that a peti- ton for repleYining goods sold to Abe Goodwin by Samuel Gordon had been filed in the District Court of the coun- ty. The action is entitled l.. Dinkel- spiel & Sons ys. Abe Goodwin. The law firm of Strickier & Stanford rep resent the plaintiff. The petition al leges that the sale made to Goodwin was a bogus one, and asks for the re- coyery of the goods, to the amount of s47i.63.
 The petition st@.as that Samuel Cor. don bought goods from l.. Dinkelspiei & Sons. q San Franciseo firm, on cred it; that they were placed in the Cor don store on Dece'2ber IS, and that Gordon sold the next morning to Good win and left the city. Attorney l.. Kearney drew up the bill of sale. It is said the transaction between Gordon and Goodwin was in cash no checks being used. The petition asks that the sale be set aside, and that the goods be returned 70 the firm at San Francisco. or paid for in money by | Goodwin. list of the articles fol which Gordon is indebted is stipulated i in the petition.
 Attorneys StrickItr and Stanford
 were seen last night. but when askeI about the matter refused to make z statement. It is probable. however
 that the replevin papers will be scrvet
 ou Goodwin this morning. It is no
 known whether he will make a fght,to retain fhe goods.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
DEATH RESULT OF EX.
 POSURE IN FLOOD
Ernest 2. !!eest Larsen Contracted Faial Illness at CliftOD---
 Body Here Today

\ telegram vas received last even ing by I. W. Wallace from Mrs. Ernest Larsen stating that she would arrive in Bisbee this morning with, the body of her husband. who died at Ft. Thom- as on Saturday last. In the message she directed that arrangements be made for holding the funeral this ai- ternoon al ? o'clock. Services Will be at the Palace. Undertaking Parlors under the auspices of the A. O. V. w.
 No definite information as to the cause of death of NIT. Larsen has yet been received. The presumption now. however, is that it was the result of rheumatism reaching his heart. NIT. Wallace was in receipt of letter from Mir Larsen about a week before his death. The letter was written at Clifton and stated that the writer had been suffering from a complication or rheumatism and bronchitis for some days but was getting better and ex- ppctea to be able 10 return to work shortly.
 The illness Mir Larsen was then suffering. and which IS now supposed to have led him to start for inc Ho' Springs in hope Of securing reilei from rheumatism, was brought on al the time of the last flood in Clifton. He was theE caught in water in the sme. fer. and for some time worked in !, waist deep. Immediately aiterWare he was taken sick as result of the ex Dpsure sustained. It is the supposl ton that or arrival at Fort Thomas he was unable to proceed further Of the way to the Springs. The deceased had been with me All zona Cooper Co. smelter at Clifton TO about two years. Previous to Una time he was for number of year with the Copper Queen smelter m thL citv in various high official capacltIes He was about A years of age. Ill wife resides here. A daughter; ! wears O fage. is now at Tempe SoI oI mai School. while son IS ID the oH !, r;cahusS Considerable property fbis citv was left by the deceased. III rnnuIari.y w2s wide. and the news . his sudden death shock te the cOii ulunity
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
WAITING FOR
 PLACING 0F PIPES Paving Contractor Ready to
 Proceed With Work Pipes Next !.

A carload of cement arrived yester day for street paving. Superintend ent Brown said later that he expected to have all the material here and ready to begin work and push it rapidly by the time the water company has clear ed the streets,
 o. M. Allen, of Don Luis. who is to do the glading work on the streets was here yesterday evening. and had a conference with MT. Brown realtive to the work. Floyd Thornton, who is to lay the brick, ie confined to his bed with measles, but it Is expected he vii be able to work by the time the streets are graded.
 The first paving wiil be laid on Main street, beginning at the Copper Queer store. MT, Brown says he expects tt complete that street in about one week. There Is some talk of puttint down the sidewalks at the same tim' the paving is done, but whether thii will be dcae jn got definitely decided Some protest is made against thi' or the ground that it would complete ly block the street.
 Superintendent Brandt. of the Bis bee -Naco Water company, said yester day be expected to have ali the main laid on Main street by the last of mex | week. The extra heavy sevenincl pipe will be placed in few days. MI Brandt is pushing the work "apidly
 He expects in a few days 10 emplo
 skilled mechanics 10 tap the main
 where pipes will connect to buildings He stated this might he delayed. as ! was hard to secure mechanics,
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
WEATHER FOR
 PRESENT MONTH What May be Expected If Records for Previous
 Years Count

The following data, covering a period of ten years, have been compiled from the weather bureau records, at Phoe- nix. This bulletin is issued to show the conditions that have prevailed dur ing the month in question. for the above period of years, but must not be construed as forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month. Month of January for ten years.
 Tempature.
 Mean Or normal temperature 52. The warmest month was that of 1900, with au average of 56 degrees The coldest month was that of fSs6 with an average of 47 degrees. The highest temperature was Sl de grees on January i, 1902. .szi The lowest temperature was 9 de srees on January 25, 1898
 The earliest date on which first killing frost occurred in autumn Nov. s. 1897.
 Average date on which first "kili ing" frost occurred in autumn. Dec 5.
 Average date on which last "idl! ing" frost occurred in spring, Februar, '23.
 The latest date on which last "kill ing frost occurred in spring, Marci 3l 1897.
 Precipitation.
 Average for the month HIS inches Average number of days with O of an inch or more. 5.
 The greatest monthly precipitation was 3.67 inches in 1897.
 The least monthly precipitation wa trace in 1903.
 The greatest amount of precipitation recorded in any 24 consecutive hour (record extending to winter of 1SS4-S only) was trace on January 20. 1904.
 Clouds and Weather. Average number of clear days 1S partly cloudy days 6; cloudy days, v Wind
 The prevailing winds have been frcr the east.
 The average hourly velocity of th Nind is S.7.
 The highest velocity of the win vas 30 miles from the north, on Jai uzrys 2s. 1899.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
MINING OPERATIONS HINoEREC
 sv STORMS

Chihuahua. Mex, Jan. 2.-Mining op- erations in the Sierra Madre the se- verely hampered by the terrible storms, The late snow storms were very heavy. and in many places there were two feet of snow e- more on a level. The streams became raging torrents ana many nf them were totally impassa- lie. Travellers and prospectors were unable to get about Even now, al though the weather has improved. get ting through the mountain trails is very difficult.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
Yes, he "Boss" look
 a trip 10 Frisco,

Before he went he asked me to try and reduce the stock before invento- ry.
 So if prices will do it, here goes,
 All our s2.50. s2.00 and s1.75 Negli- ge Golf and stiff bosom Shirts at sl.50.
 They are Wilson Bros.,r Cluett- Peabody" and Standard" make.
 Soft Flannel Shirts with collars and cuffs attached Machas. Cheviot and Percales, with cuffs attached. all si50. .'-'a '.'.'-7
 Any Four-in-Hand Tie in the house for 25c. gs-.-
 Fancy Silk Suspenders at half reg ular price.
 C1lored Silk Handkerchiefs, also in itial silk, 75c and s1.00 grades now soc. Boxed linen handkerchiefs at s1.50 box of a half dozen. Sweaters and Jerseys at 20 per cent off regular price.
 Pajamas and Night Robes in Elan nelette and Sateen at 20 per cent off regular price. We have just received another lot of those Yomman Derbys in brown and black. at $500. Take a look.
 SCHWARTZ BROS. | Ry Ole.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
MURDERER SUICIDES.
Ninnesc+a Tradedy in Which Triple
 KilIin1 Was Attempted.

Caledonia. Minn.. Jan. 2.-Matt Sty- CT, murderer of Miss Pearl wheaton. die dat 9 o'clock tCnight from sunshof wounds inflicted by himself after an attempt at triple murder.
 Mrs. Wheaton and Miss Ruth Whea- ton, who were shot near the heart. are in critical condition. but attending physicians hold out hopes of their re- cf,very
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
cRAMBERLAiN,S COUCH REMEDY
 ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS.

The fault of giving children medi- cine containing injurious substances, is sometimes more disastrous than the disease from which they are suffering Every mother should know that Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children to take. It contains nothing harmful and for coughs, colds and croup is unsurpassed. For sale by all dealers in patent medicines.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
SNOW ON NORTHWESTERN.
Road Badly Crippled by Exceedingly
 Heavy Storms.

Thomas Paxton, master mechanic with the Southwestern. accompanied hv Mrs. Paxton. was throuhg the city last evening enroHte to Douglas from a trip to Benson.
 MT. Paxton is just back from trip over the Northeastern division of the system. He states that great trouble has been had with snow up there, traf- fie having been tied up a part of the week. SnO~ reached the windows of a couple o9 stalled passenger trains.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03
Copper Queen ArrivsIs-Louis Bu

Copper Queen ArriVais-l4ouis Bu- csc. Republic. Mich; Vim. Warning ten, New York: W. D. Berry. E. $. Streeter, Los Angeles; H. Wyman, Chicago: A. r. Gardner Tombstone l.. Cooubs. w OrNeiIl, city; R. C. Me Donald. Fl Paso; W. Hosegawn. Ja- pan: E. H. eMtcalf, Detroit E H. Kuepper. Fl Paso; J s Hammers bough. Chicago. J J. Mackey. Den yer: H. F. Scheerer. T. J. Lyons. A. L. Au,ins. C. P. Phillips. Cauanea.
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4. o. U. w.

All Workmen are requested tof at | tend the funeral of Bro. Ernest Lar
 soh from Palace Undertaking parlors
 Wednesday, Jan. 3. al D. m. F. c. HENDERSON. Recorder
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03

Penmanship taught and executed Apply A R. Martin. above Hunters Drug Store.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03

Jas. T. McAlpin has the sweetest voice on the American stage today. See Hans Hanson Friday night at the Opera bonse.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03

Tx. L. Store with Standard Furni- ture Co. Brewery Ave. New and old sewing machines sold, rented and repaired, as before. N L. Hay den.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-01-03

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