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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
A STRONG REPLY.
Captain Baker 1ells Why He Should
Be Senator This Time.

To the editor of the Banner:
Referring to an article by Mr.. D. H.
Irvine in your issue of the %, Mr..
Irvine says it was great injustice to
Marion TO include Sumter in the goth
.district when many counties with not
half her population were made sena-
torial districts" 1t is common knowl-
edge that Sumter was put with Marion
/ to form the Goth district at Marions
request because she needed Sumter's
white vote at that time to make the
district democratic, and Sumter was
only too glad TO be of service TO her
larger sister county when she needed
her. Mr.. Irvine does me very great in
| justice when he says: "Mr. Baker rep
resented the district at the first ten
year period and to the best of our in
| formation not only made no effort to
correct the wrong, but thwarted the
efforts Of our representatives" The
fact is, / was not representing the dis
trict at that time. But Marion county
had an able, influential man there as
the representative of the district in
the person of the Hon. 5. III. Bitch.
There was no instructions from the
people that the district be divided nor
was there any request of any kind
along that line. and 50 far as l know
there was no effort made other than
on the part of one Of MariOn's repre-
Sentatives-Mr. w. X. Zewadski, and
Mr. Irvine tlatters me as to my in
| fluence. when he says that | thwarted
the efforts of Marion's representatives.
u was representing Sumter at that
! time QS97) in the house Of represent
atives, and if there was ever an ex-
Ipression from the people that they
wished the two counties separated |
never heard of it. 1t is quite different
now. The executive committee of both
counties have made the wants of the
people known. We recognize the justice
of Marion's demands: and if [ am
elected your senator and have one
/ half as. much influence as Mr.. Irvine
has given me credit for, at the close
Of the session of 1907 Marion county
will be made senatorial district
within herself.
J But Sumter asks in all kindness and
fairness that she be all0wed--as il is
her time according to custOm-to have
/ the senator this time that he may make
/ the best arrangements possible under
; the circumstances for Sumter in her
new senatorial district associations.
Sumter is too small a county 10 con-
I stitute a senatorial district alone and
must be put with one or more other
J counties. Marion has been absolutely
fair towards Sumter. We have no COM
plant I'd make. We came TO your dis
! trict al your request-we are willing
to go when you say so--but Sumter
/ feels that she is not asking too much
when she asks 20 be- allowed TO fur
nish the senator who will have the
placing of her into the new district
when separated from Marion.
: Respectfully,
ID. II. BAKER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

a large number attended the
Gainesville Union Sunday school pic
mic at Silver Springs yesterday. 1t is
said there We're as many as eight hun
dred. The day was pleasantly spent.
Many went over the spring in small
boats and for the first time beheld its
marvellous beauties. Many from Ocala
went down in autos and carriages to
meet the visitors and try and add to
their pleasures. The merry excursion
lists left the Springs about o'clock
in the afternoon on their return to the
University city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. c. w. Beaumont, of Tuscum-
bia, Ala, passed through Ocala yester-
day on mis- way to Orlando He has
bought about fifty acres in Lake coun-
ty on which is a small bearing orange
grove of about two acres and he ex-
poets in little while to make grove
of the whole fifty acres. Mr.. Beaumon.
came ovelands and has been on the
road nearly six weeks and he says he
has enjoyed every moment of the time
since he left home. He had two wagons
in which he had stored his HOUSEHOLDS
goods and five or six mules which h
traded for on the road. He thinks h.
will love his new home. All signs
point to good times, and this coming To
Florida in covered wagons is a remin
der Of old times when il was no unu-
sual sight TO see immigrant wagons
coming and going almost every day os
the week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Richmond. Va, April 3o.-The Music
Festival, under the auspices Of the
Wednesday club of this city will have
its opening concert this evening. Hun
dreds of music lovers from all parts
OF the state are here 20 attend the
festival, which will last three days.
The Boston Festival orchestra under
the direction of Mr.. Emil Mollenhauer
and a number of excellent soloists will
assist the large chorus, which is under
the direction of DR.. r. H. Peters. The
principal choral numbers on the pro-
gram are 1.-THE Redemption" Rossinfs
"Stabat Mater" and 1.-THE May Queen"
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT
A Strong Endorsement Followed by q
Suggestion.

Ocala, Fla. April -. 1905.
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
During my sojourn Of twenty-five
years in OcaIa, there has nothing oc-
CURED that 50 fully net my hearty
approval as the organization 10 b.
known as the Ladies' City Improve
ment Society. I feel that all good citi-
zens will lend their aid and a part OF
their purse to this cause, and it is to
be sincerely hoped that the spirit Of
improvement will soon extend
throughout our entire city.
1 cannot believe that it is the inten-
ton of any one 10 let the trash pile up
high, but in the persistent chase of
the mighty dollar they neglect from
day 10 day. until they become accus-
toned 10 it, and all they need is some
one 10 start the ball a-rolling," and
you will see them fall in like scared
cooters from a log.
have already noted the effect. and
wish to thank the ladies for same. One
of the most serious drawbacks W
have in our city is with nonresident
property owners who do not care TO
sell, but are waiting TO reap the teIle-
fits Of our labor. These vacant lots
held by non residents, should b re-
quired To be inclosed with a f4nre ana
shade trees planted about on them.
and the taxes raised To the full ex-
tent.
| recently asked permission 10 pTune
the trees on one Of these lots. at my
own expense, and on another ] moved
the weeds and trimmed up the trees
without their knowledge or consent. ]
have endeavOred to interest some Of
these non-residents in paving streets
but they do not care to invest and
am compelled 10 leave off the paving
and pIod through the sand because it
does not suit my neighbor who lives Il
thousand miles away.
The rights Of a bona iide citizen "a
go ahead and make improvement
around his door should not De thwart-
ed by the utter lack of public spirit
and Indifference on the part Of non
resident owning contiguous property.
wish the ladies success in their noble
work. and extend 10 them helping
hand. JAMES A. MOORHEAD.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
Light Asks Questions.
Reddick, Fla, May 1, 1906.

/
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
When lands, houses, horses. COWS,
chickens, frying pans and cradles are
taxed why is it that the invisible
wealth of the state is not taxed?
II big banks can borrow the states
money at . per cent why can't l Dor
row some at the same rate of interest .?
Why can't you?
There is over 100000. OO0 of inyisi-
BILE wealth in the state that is untaxed.
Why is it exempt?
The state loans money at . per cent
interest to big banks and compels the
poor, delinquent tax payer TO pay 25
per cent and heavy expenses to re-
deem his property. Is it right? Is it
just? Is it honest?
Taxes should be so low there would
be no surplus to loan to big banks.
A big surplus, big expense and ex-
travagance. No surplus, less expenses.
If we must pay an interest on all
the investments of the railroads. why
is four-fifths Of their property not
taxed?
The taxes have been increased on
our properties; the license of express
companies lowered. Lower our taxes
raise express companies license.
When either of the Carmichaels in
Ocala must pay nearly as large a tax
to do business as the express company
does, either the Carmichaels pay too
much or the express company too lit
tie. Which is 1t?
When the state loans it's surplus at
/ per cent interest, and then pays
per cent interest on her debts. had she
not better take her surplus and pay
her debts?
When it costs $7.37 for a scholar at
our public school, and 3SS times as
much at Lake City college than at
StetsOn or De Land, amt it to the
interest of the people to have the state
quit its college business?
When the express company's fees is
$3.50 and the stamp tax on fertilizer
| is $4,000 a year: when ii costs the de-
linquent tax payer $4,000 In interest
and costs over 100000 in bank $
hands is worth but $4,000 a year. it
seems TO me that there is lots Of room
for Improvement by our legislature.
Voter, don't you think SO. too.
When the state pays three dollars
per day a janitor for six supreme
judges. $125.O0 a month for a gardner
at Lake City College $4,000 a month
to teach our children higher mathe-
matics and science. either the state
has lots of money TO burn, or the peO-
pile are simply fools TO allow il 10 con-
tinue.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
OFF FOR THE POLE.
Walter Wellman Sails to Make Final
Arrangements for His Trip.

Walter Wellman, the newspaper cor
respondent who has been commission
ed by the Chicago Record Herald TO
lead an airship expedition in search
of the north pole, has sailed for Eu-
rope with several members of his ex-
ploring party. He goes to complete his
plans for the aerial trip which viii be
begun from Spitzbergen as early in
August as the big dirigible balloon can
be made ready.
"Of course l expect 10 reach the
pole" said Mr.. Wellman confidently. in
an interview shortly before sailing.
MY friends in America will know of
my success almost as soon as my ship
circles above the long sought-fOr spot,
for the news will be sent by wireless
| telegraphy, so you see / will not be
utterly isolated from the civilized
world"
Maxwell J. Smith, a wireless tele-
graph expert who has had considerable
experience in this country, has been
selected to be one OF the party of five
who will sail on the ship. He will start
for Europe within u week. and will
assist Mr.. Wellman in Paris in making
final preparations and gathering the
necessary scientific apparatus.
In order TO facilitate the receipt of
wireless telegraph messages from the
lairship, two wireless telegraph stations
are to be erected. one at Hamerfest,
Norway, and the other on the steamer
Frithjof. at Spitzbergen. If the airship
reaches the pole. news viii be sent
| through the air by Mr.. Smith TO the
station at Spitzbergen. then it will go
to Manifest. where ii. will be sent by
cable 10 America.
Mr.. Wellman said an effort would be
made to send frequent, if possible
daily, dispatches 70 the outside world
throughout all the time the expedition
is in the arctic regions. and even from
the pole itself should it be reached.
President Roosevelt, who has known
Walter Wellman intimately for long
| time, recently had a long talk with
him on his novel polar expedition, and
the night before Mr.. Wellman sailed
the president sent him the following
telegram:
Mr.: Dear Mr.. Wellman: earnestly
wish you all success in your enter
prise and trust for your safe return.
With warm regards. believe me. sim
cerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
/
When Frank 3, Noyes, edtor-in-
chief Of the Chicago Record Herald.
decided to give Mr.. Wellman the com
mission, the assignment took this
form; Build an airship. so find the
north pole and report by wireless
telegraphy and submarine cables the
progress of your efforts"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
Editors for Good Roads.

Joseph Bryan. editor of the Rich
mond Times Despatch, was elected
vice. president of the Southern Motor
lists Federation. which was organized
last week at Atlantic Beach, Fla, in
the interests of good roads. Among
the directors of the association are:
George w. Wilson. editor of the Jack
sonville Times Union; Clark Howell,
editor of the Atlanta Constitution; j.
II. Estill editor Of the Savannah
News: Mai. J. c. Hemphill editor Of
the Charleston News and Courier;
Thomas w. Loyless, editor of the Au-
gusta Chronicle; w. s. Gonzales, edi-
tor Of the State, Columbia, 5. C.. and
X. Foster Murray, editor Of the Land
mark Norfolk Va.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Passed BY The Methodist Sunday
School.

Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in his infinite wisdom and provi-
dence TO remove from our midst our
brother, S. ]. Seymour; therefore be it
Resolved, That whilst we deplore
and feel the loss of our brother yet we
bow in humble submission to His will
who doeth all things wisely and well.
That these resolutions be published
in the daily Ocala papers. and a copy
furnished TO the bereaved family, with
whom we most sincerely sympathize
W. L. DITTO, Chairman.
GEO. w. MARTIN,
4. L. IZLAR.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
A Lovely Birthday Party.

saturday afternoon from three 70 five
o'clock. Ollie. the young daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. :. Hooper gave n
birthday party at the home Of her par
antS on Main street II was Ollie's
twelfth anniversary and she had a
dozen or more of her young friends
10 help her celebrate the occasion in a
royal manner. Games We're played. re-
fershments served and the little ones
all had a big time
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr. William Hooker received a wire
from Hon. r. Hudson Burr Wednes-
Jay afternoon, saying that he would
oe IN ocala Sunday and would address
'"e voters here on Monday. We are
te'luested to announce that the speak
ing will take place in the court house
monday night Mr.. Burr is said to be
'n attractive and strong speaker and
We nope he will have a good crowd
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mrs. Thomas Haley has returned
home from a visit to Saratosa, where
she went TO be with her daughter and
SON law. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward l..
Mcintosh. She says that Mr.. Mcintosh
is better. although his Improvement Is
very slow. Some days ne is able 10
so out on the bay and they hope IN
time that he will entirely recover his
health.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

The suit Of Nora b. Hart and hus-
band against the OcklaWaha 4 St.
Johns River Navigation company for
personal injury sustained by the
plai ntitf last year while travelling on
the defendants boat after six days
trial in the United States court al
Jacksonville. was terminated on
Wednesday. resulting in a verdict for
damages in favor of Mrs. Hart. Bsbee
x BedelI. Of Jacksonville. appeared for
the company. and :. j. Hilburn, Of this
city, represented Mrs Hart Mr.. Hill
burn was warmly congratulated by
many leaders Of the Jacksonville bar
on MS success in winning this. a most
stubbornly fought case-Palatka News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Miss Jennie Southers OF Algonac.
"'cnr is in ocala soliciting sub
ipuons for the southern Palm
Masazine, printed At Gainesville. Fla.
MSS southers owns the Algonac Cour-
'r and spent the winter in Gainesville
anu was 50 much pleased that she is
'N1endina her visit into The summer
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
Salaries of City Officials.

At the meeting of the city council
Tuesday night (beg pardon, early
Wednesday morning), the salary of
city officials was fixed as follows:
Mayor, sl7 per month; city clerk. SIS;
collector, $50; treasurer SIT; marshal,
$50; police. so; fire chief, $50; firemen,
$40; market janitor, So street super
intendent, $50.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mrs W. X. Zewadski and her two
sons CISCO and Guy, leave today for a
WISH 10 relatives in Miami and other
places OF interest on the east coast.
ihey expect to be gone several weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr. NJ. ID. Beal. Of Mcintosh was a
pleasant caller at the OCals Banner
Office Friday while n the city attend
ing 20 business matters. He says the
vegetable growers in the Mcintosh
section are all we'll pleased over this
seasons crops and they are all too
busy 70 stop and hear the candidates
speeches. as was evidenced last Thurs
day afternoon when they were there.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

satisfied customer is the best ad-
vertisement, and satisfaction is not
only our aim, but our guarantee. Try
the White House shoe: spring styles
for men and women just arrived. The
Fair. Y
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Some Of the candidates have not yet
announced through the columns OF this
paper. We hope they will do so. as
they are all friends OF ours, and in
our write-ups we do not want to make
any omissions.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

capt ID. II. Baker spent all Of yes
'eroay in ocala circulating among tho
'ouers and is very much encouraged
win the promises he received. He will
leave for his home in Sumter county
today
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Judge j. B. Gaines, OF Leesburg, was
one OF the prominent visitors to our
city Wednesday He paints The outlook
IN Lake in very pretty colors.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Where. when and how do we elect
our state executive committee! The
present members have outlived their
usefulness. The people are crying
aloud for new deal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

In the golf contest on the links in
Savannah last week for the Gibbes cup.
after very interesting game, the cup
was won by Miss Bessie Denham. who
is q very expert golfer. and who is
well known in this city
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. Proctor Pillans. who has TOR
the past eight months been attending
the Chattanooga Medical College in
.Chattanooga. Tenn. was in Ocala Fri
dav en- route 10 his home ri Electra
where ne will spend several months
vacation with his parents. His father,
Mr.. ]. c. Pillans, met him here and ac-
cornpanied him home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. A. w. Young, OF Ocklawaha, wis
in Ocala yesterday, and a witness be-
fore the grand jury.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Miss Gussie Fletcher came MP from
Dunnellon Wednesday 10 visit her sis
ters, Mrs. Dan Miller and Mrs. Henry
Grantham
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

The matter of supplying the citizens
OF ocala with an electric day current
Is now before the light and water COM
mittee.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
Fiorida's Rich LANDS.

There are thousands of acres Of as
good land in the vicinity Of New
Smyrna as there is in the state. that
does not need draining. and much that
does need draining. but il can be
drained by few good men with show
els costing about one dollar apiece.
The ABOVE is true of many other Sec
tons of both the east and west coasts.
When the politicians attempt 10 ex-
plain the necessity of draining the ev-
erglades, just look around you and see
how many acres Of good productive
soil there are in sight and if there is
not more land than there are men 10
till il. then vote for drainage. If you
will do this before making a decision
of how to vote. those advocating drain
age Of the everglades will not get
many votes.-New Smyrna Breeze.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. "A. r. Toph, owner of the Mon
tezuma hotel, is putting down a lime
sidewalk extending from the Chinese
Laundry to the railroad crossing.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

DR.. H. NJ. Taylor prominent ply
stefan, of Crystal River, was visitor
to Ocala yesterday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

A satisfied customer is the best ad-
vertisement, and satisfaction, is not
only our aim, but our guarantee. Try
the White House shoe; spring styles
for men and women just arrived. The
Fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Major Tom Hall was shaking hands
NTH mis- Ocala friends yesterday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Dr. Shade w. Walker, president of
Sutherland College, passed through
Ocala yesterday on his return home
from Gainesville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mai Geo. NJ. Hubbard and Mr..
Charles f. Taylor are candidates for
city clerk. Lieut.. Graham is not Il
candidate for reelection.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Homer Dean and J. ID. Douglas have
been named by the city council as po-
lcemen.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

ouite a number of the Gainesville
.vcursionists visited Ocala yesterday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mrs. Carrie Long returned home
Wednesday, after spending two weeks
very pleasantly with relatives At Lake
Sixteen and Martel.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

The Variety Store continues to adj
yertise big and continues to do the
business.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr. =. z. Haycraft. a prosnn-ous
.'ailner' Of Fellowship. was transacting
business in the Brick City wdnes-
Jay he says this is fine corn growing
"eAcher and there never has been a
sear When too much corn was made
~ The Marion county farmers Corn is
AWAY good crop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. Charles Y. Miller, formerly a
brother of the quill, was in Leroy
yesterday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs A. B. Walker, of Mar
Eel were shopping in Ocala Wednes-
day.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Mr.. W. B. Haines. OF starke. was in
Ocala yesterday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Henry Grantham. who is at the res
idence of Hon. ID. A. Miller. continues
dangerously i'll.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

The bean fields now present busy
scene of activity.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
HAPPENINGS ABOUT TOWN.

4 rain would be a welcome visitor
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

The railroad rate bin is getting along
at mighty slow rate
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04

Politicians are on the move and poll.
ticians ara warming I'D.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-04
Richmond Music Festival.

L. 5. LIGHT.
The San Francisco call., 1906-03-25
Grocery Savings
MOnday-TueSnay

observation-disclosures, Peas or Corn.
good quality. 3 tins 25c
Coffee Our famous Koaa. regularly Is ID.
special. 10 lbs. $f.85, lb s9c
40c Teas-Any favor. 3 x lbs- ST. ID.
GbG
Soups or Observation-Disclosures.
iins - 15c
Peaches-Lemon cling, 3 ID. extras. doz.
S2.65v TN 25C
Smoked halibut-lb. CSC, in AcIb.
boxes. sliced. -. f5c
Pineapple chunks. large 25c Inns ?
Seeded Raisins-l6-oz pkgs 8 for 25c
Cheese Eastern. 2 lbs. 46c
Cheese-Cahfornia. mild 2 lbs 300
Babbitt's Soap-Special. 25 cakes 81
Marquette Rye-Regulary Csc. special
French vermouth-Impored. special, qts soc
Table Wines. Si-Zinfandrl or Saut-rnc. sal 7 7Dc
S5 Whlskey-O. P. s.. special. gal..... 81. rs
Coates Plymouth 0n-Botle. -. 96c
Old Jordan Whiskey Bottled in bond $7.1D
The San Francisco call., 1906-03-25
soc and z5c Card Cases f2c

Closed 1000 Of these from the factory Genuine seal was feathers
especially good for ladies' hand bags mans pocket Some nc
silk lined others plain Special beginning Monday the rdu q
lousy low price In