The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-08-17

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political conscience. The Mercury's
editor belongs 70 that particular school
Of politicians who would utilize ianor-
anee and prejudice as stepping stones
to place-whO appeal 70 passion rather
than reason. This school has been ia
the saddle in this state for some time,
but unless we mistake the signs Of TIE
times there Is to be a reaction-a time
when decent regard for honor shall
prevail over shemers of graft, and men
of reputation and moral worth shall be
placed on guard in state affairs. When
that time comes we hope there will be
an end to the pale gray ass in the news
paper, as well as the political field
Palatka News.
'I'm not coward and have plenty
of nerve, but I'm afraid Of coward"
said old man Linton, charged with kill
ing drunken pistol-toter, who had in-
vaded his home, to a Pensacola News
reporter. And that is where the old
mans head is level. Everybody feels
safe in a community of brave men, for
they fight in the open, and the courage
which makes their nerves steady in dan
ger scorns the unfair advantage which
the vicious coward always takes of his
adversary. The press dispatches every
day tell the sickening story of killing,
killing, and in a large majority Of such
tragedies it is the man venomous with
resentment but without courage to face
his enemy on equal terms, who gives
him his quietus with knife or pistol
while taking no chances himself or as
few as possible. Old man Linton is
right-the man to be afraid of is the cow
ard, the vicious coward. Live Oak
Democrat.
Hon. Frank Clark's Miami speech is
going the rounds of the Florida press
and winning for him golden words Of
praise. The truth Injuries no man.
Mr.. Clark said it here and his honest
words commendatory and praise-worthy
of Mr.. Flagler, the great developer Of
the East Coast of Florida, are apprecia-
ated by all who believe in the motto of
give credit where credite is due."-
Miami Metropolis.
We want it understood that we are
not making a personal fight on Gov
ernor Broward at all. We are simply
opposed to draining the Everglades be-
cause it is too uncertain problem. ----
The latest thing about the Everglade
drainage is to the effect that Governor
Broward is sending out letters to the
voters asking them to contribute as
much as 2 cents or more in helping de-
fray the expense of sending literature.
The Governor claims that he has spent
from 800 to 81, 900 on this matter from
his own private funds. Sun.
Every newspaper and every public
spirited man in this State should join in
the effort of bringing before the next
the need Of a State immi-
grafton bureau. While drainage of the
Everglades and many other bills that
will be before the next Legislature
would doubtless result in good, the set
thing of several thousand immigrants in
the State each year would result in more
good than almost anything else. The
need of more people and more capital is
keenly felt all over Florida, and it is
time some organized effort was put
forth to secure these needs of our State.
Tropical Breeze.
We call the attention of our esteemed
the DeLand Weekly
News, that Chairman Taggart cited the
court records to sustain him in his con-
tention. That seemed to us conclusive.
Besides, Mr.. Hearst, who originated
that scandal against the Democratic
chairman is displeased with a grsGh
many other Democrats, prominent am
ong whom are Mr.. Bryan, Mayor Nc
Clellan, Senator Bailey, ETC., and Mr..
Hearst himself is running, or wants to
run, as an Independent for Governor Of
New York, thus hampering and destroy
ing the Democratic party's chances for
success. Hearst is trying to get the =.
Democratic party together. ----ocala
Banner.
THE HAN WHO LAUGHS.