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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

As soon as President Roosevelt laid
his big stick on their backs the re-
bellious and voluble Californians be-
came mild as smoking doves on the
Japanese question and even went so
far as to vote for their own placement
The Democrats in the house. with five
or six exceptions. voted against giving
the president carte blanche to do as he
pleases. in immigration matters and
against mixed schools. but the Cali.
fornians were quiet as lambs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

If by recent resolution of inquiry
which Senator Clay of Georgia intro
dueed into the senate he can actually
find out how much our idiotic course
as to the Philippines has cost us. he
will have rendered the country most
valuable service and will elicit infor-
nation which will cause American eyes
to bulge out so that they can be knock
ed off with stick. If old Ben Frank
lin could come back to earth, his YER
dict would be that we have paid dearly
for our Philippine whistle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

Hon. Richard Franklin Pettigrew has
been in and about Washington lnAoh
this winter. 1t is said that he is rich
again. He has been rich two or three
times before and on his uppers-his
physical not his mental, uppers, for his
mentality is never exhausted. 1t is
also said that he is going to be cam
didate for the senate again. Wish he
may not only be a candidate. but be
elected. He would stir up the Repub-
lican menagerie at great rate, and.
goodness knows. it needs stirring up.
Dick Pettigrew is a radical of radicals.
but a man doesn't have to indorse all
his ideas in order to wish him we'll.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
Champ
Letter.. Z

Especial Washington letter.
TT is rare indeed that Democratic
representative in congress from
the wild and wOolly west has the
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
A Friendly Work.

Criticisms, and unkindly and mislead-
ing sentences, and sometimes lengthy
attacks on Christian Science are occa-
sionally being woven into books and
pamphlets, purporting to- have been
written on other subjects, when il is
only necessary 10 include an attack on
Christian Science.
1t is only fair and just that all incor-
rect illusions TO Christian Science
should be eliminated from manuscript
intended for books and periodicals.
Christian Science is comparatively new
and many write, not after a correct
knowledge of the subject, bat from a
mere cursOry reading and from data
carelessly gathered from fiippant crit
les.
The body known as Christian Scien-
fists is largely recruited from the in
telligent and educated classes, and the
number is rapidly increasing, and they
are entitled to the same courtesy as is
accorded other denominations - The
Tropical Sun.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
THE POWER
OF SUNSHINE



The power Of q sunny SCUBA man
who carries sunshine in his very pres
ence, to transform the most trying
situation in life, to hight up the way
even in the darkest gloom---is beyond
all power TO compute.
The world loves the sunny soul, the
man who carries his holidays in his
very eye; whose face is a pleasure
ground. The magic power Of the sun
shine man TO transform the nlost irving
situation in life Is worth more than a
fortune in money. There is a great
medicinal value, also, in good cheer. A
patient has a better chance Of regain
ing his lost health IL he Is cheerful and
optimistic than he has IL he dwells on
his pain.
What wonderful thing Il is to be
able to carry ones sunshine with one,
to cast a glow of brightness and ioy
upon every condition of life The pow-
er to transmute gloom into Rladness,
the mirth' provoking faculty, Is worth
everything to the youths who are start
ing out to make their way in the world.
They pass through life with much less
friction; they carry talisman that viii
make them welcome wherever thew 90.
The determination to be kind and help
full to everyone, to be cheerful and on
timistic no matter what comes 10 us.
is one Of the noblest of ambitions. The
persistent effort to give every one a
lift, whenever possible, 20 make every
body with whom we come in contact
little better for the contact, TO radiate
sunshine, cheer, hope, goodwill, TO
scatter flowers as we go along, 10 en-
JOY each day, to live the present TO its
utmost and not 10 wait for Tomorrow
before we begin TO enjoy --this Is what
opens wide the door TO happiness.
Happiness Is a question Of heart and
not money. IL Is mind and heart and
not things that make the Joy of hvidg.
know children who are so poor that
they have never known such things Is
toys, as most children have them, and
yet some of these children are as happy
as lark. Put them on q street or IN
garnet bare Of toys, and they will
md plenty OF things with which to play
and amuse themselves. These children
sometimes make me ashamed Of the
secret Of enjoyment in an education or
an achievement. They often make me
feel that they haye retained something
which ! have lOst
| know people, in middle life, who
have not had a thousand dollars, in
or money, in the world, and
yet they have managed 20 retain the
secret Of gladness and joy. They know
how TO be happy. They are infinitely
happier than some rich people who do
not look TO the mind but TO things for
their happiness.
II there is pittable object in the
world, il is the person who has soured
IN life, who has become cynical, and
Who sees only the crooked, the ugly,
he discordant, and the bad.
Cheerfrllness is a sign Of sanity. It
8 the pee - who has no laughter, no
'un In his nature, the person who be-
zones mOrose and melancholy, who is
n danger of losing his balance. - Sue
,eSs
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Florida Needs PEOPLE.

We cannot pretend to understand why
up to this time no bill even has been
introduced in the legislature TO create a
bureau of immigration in Florida Such
bill, and a very good one, was prepar-
ed by the apparently now defunct state
board Of trade. But why has not that
bill been introduced, even if the board
itself has gone out Of business? Is the
one measure the most absolutely need
full for Florida TO be laid on the shelf
for mere selfish political purposes, as
stated by the Pensacola Journal? The
following from that excellent paper will
explain itself:
"The Tampa Tribune says The Trib-
unc a few days ago took occasion to
comment on a very pessimistic state
ment by Brother Mays, of the Pensaco-
la Journal, TO the fact that he did not
look for any action on the part Of the
legislature TO create an immigration
department, so that Florida might go
actively to work in its capacity as
state to secure much needed settlers.
We can hardly believe that FIorida's
legislative body will be 80 utterly de-
void of true loyalty as TO abandon the
best Interests of their state and their
constituents for some miserable little
game OF pOllJlCdl grant, Inc lmmlRFa-
tian question is the gTeateet, the most
obviously pressing question now con-
fronting the south; and nowhere ia its
satisfactory settlement so important as
in Florida with it's handful of people,
yet with its arms full Of the brightest
possibilities il it can only get the popu-
lation TO work them out. We have
been assured that this was TO be
working legislature one that would
do things Is it possible that we have
been deceived. and that the Journal
speaks the trbth.
well, you have seen any sign yet,
have you, that what the Journal said
was not true? Just keep your eye on
and give us the tip when
you discover an indication that the leg |
islature intends doing something 20 get
more people here.
The Tribune can only exelaim that the |
situation is preposterousl Florida must
increase her population IL she is 10 keep
pace with her sister states, and should /
her Legislators fail TO make provision !
for such increase how may they call
themselves her loyal soDs7 1t is the /,
dry rot Of selfish policy to eat up the |
fair growth of honest principle in this
democratic commonwealth Tampa Tri- |
Dune.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Col. A. w. CockreII.

The Commercial regrets TO announce
the death of Col A. w. COckrell, Of
Jacksonville, at the age Of ~ years.
We did not know him personally, but
he was known all over Florida as a
good and able man, and as a lawyer
ranked high in his profession But
aside from these attributes of mind and
character we like best 20 think of Col.
Cockrell as a confederate soldier of
spotless reputation. To our mind Il is
always a sad reflection TO heed the
passing OF those who were representa-
tives Of the Old South, just as we are
wont TO linRer over the time in the
years following the war when our best
men strove for good government and
decent politics. Since that time the
world has moved along and il is claimed
has improved. but it has not advanced
in the character of its public men or pri-
vate citizens, When the generation OF
which we speak was created all nature
smiled and took a long rest Lees
burg Commercial
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03

On account of the stormy weather
last Friday the program for Memorial
Day could not be carried out as plann-
ed. Nevertheless services were held in
the Hall of the House of Representa-
tives, and were well attended.
Judge G. b. Parkhill's address was as
we predicted it would be, mastery
piece Of elOquence which stirred TO its
depths every southern heart in his
large and appreciative audience, and he
also charmed those whose sympathies
lie on the other side of Mascn's and
Dixon'a line by his broad minded pre-
sentation of his subject.
Judge Parkhill being the son of one
Of Florida's heroes who gave his life
for southern principals, was well fitted
TO speak on this occasion so dear to the
hearts Of our people.
Judge Parkhill's address will be pub
lished in full in next weeks True
Democrat,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Pointers For Thought.

The man who takes bitter medicine
generally leaves a drop in the cup.
He builds we'll who has good luck,
but he builds better who banks on
pluck.
Don't bank on silence as proof Of wis
dom; the world is full of dumb fools.
Bitter though the dose may be, there
is no tonic like the plain truth.
Poverty has prodded many man s
dead ambition into life and activity.
A fool Is sure TO be found at one end
of a fiatterer's tongue; sometimes at
both.
He who gives the world sweet song,
seldom goes entirely wrong.
Who plants good seed in fruitful
earth Of generous crop need fear no
dearth.
II is we'll to have a song in the heart,
but how is the world to know It If the
lips are dumb?
You will often find the girl who is
shy in very close touch with the girl
who Is sly. H. B. w. in WOman's Ma.
tiOnal Daily.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
NO SUNDAY
EXHIBITIONS
Good RiIl By representative Russsll
Of Putnam.

A very noticeable and pleasing fact,
is that the newspaper men, who are
representatives, in this session of the
legislature, are standing up for and intro
ducing and striving TO pass legislation
in line with christianity, humanity,
temperance, good morals, and ali that
goes for the betterment of the whole
people. The following bill was intro
duced Monday by representative Rus
sell, of Putnam county:
A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit
on Sunday certain exhibitions and enter
tainments where public is admitted free
Orpermitted TO participate upon the pay
ment of an admission fee or other pc
cuniary change.
Be it enacted by the legislature Of
the State of Florida:
Section /. Whoever engages on Sum
day, whether as owner, manager, di-
rector, agent or proprietor, in giving,
presenting, managing on conducting an
exhibition or, entertainment, such as
circus, amusement park, trained ami
NAL show, any performance or exercise
of acrobats, vaudeville, theatrical per-
Torrance, moving picture display, fly
ing jenny, or the like, where the pub
lie is admitted or permitted to partici-
pate, or upon the payment of an adj
mission or other percuniary charge,
shall be deemed guilty of misdemean-
or and shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding one hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the county Jail not ex-
ceeding three months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment,
Sec. 2. That this act shall take eff
feet Immediately upon it's gassage and
by the governor.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
The Governor and the Papers.

Former Candidate" in the Kick
columns of the Jacksonville Metropolis,
has the following on Governor Brow
ards proposition to muzzle the press:
What is the matter with Governor
Broward and the Jacksonville news
papers? There never was a governor
in such predIcament before. He now
wants the whole state press Struggled
because he does not like the Jackson
vile papers. Already he sues one for
$50, 900 damages, and il has said less
serious things about him than another.
The Jacksonville dailies, at the home
Of the governor, are his special aggra-
vatOrs, judging from his contortiOns.
Why did he not try TO cultivate friend
ship with them instead Of bitterness?
He has said equally as much against
as they have about him.
BY a different course Of action he could
have had the two big dailies Of Florida
his friends and supporters but he led
off in his early campaign by attacking
these two papers. and has never ceased,
and now seems 70 think they should sub
init without protest, and now he wants
one TO pay hin $50, 900 for protesting
Mn HAhi''
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Dol the Land OF Pocahonta,.

Where the first English settlers and
Indians once struggled for supremacy
there now stands fairy city by the
sea. Where the fighters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, and later the soldiers
and sailors Of the civil war, FLASHED
arms with their enemies, now lies
squadron of powerful war vessels
built for peace. Last week the Presi.
dent and his Cabinet gave especial sig
nificance to the historic jamestown Elk
position by their presence. 1t
was amid scenes of such deep interest
to the American people that Artist
jamestown Exposition pictures.
The second of the series will be given
with next Sundays World, in cOlors,
on plate paper, suitable for framing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
He Fought At GsttysburG.

David Parker, Of Fayette, N. Y, who
lost foot at Gettysburg, writes: "Elec-
trio Bitters have done me more good
than any medicine / ever took. For
several years had stomach trouble,
and paid out much money for medicine
to little purpose, until / began taking
Electric Bitters. would not take $500
for what they have done for me {"
Grand tonic for the aged and for female
weaknesses, Great alternative and
body builder; sure cure for lame back
and weak kidneys. Guaranteed by all
druggists. SOC
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Shine-Boyd Marriage.

The news of the marriage of Mr..
Richard Alexander Shine 70 Miss Rose
bud Boyd, Of Miami, has been received
in the city The event took place in the
Magic City on the oath instant. ana was
quite a social affair. The bride is a
daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. j. w. BOYD,
former residents Of Barlow. She Is
well known here and ls held in high es-
TEEN. Mr.. Shine Il a promising young
business man Of Miami = Polk County
Record.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
A LuGubrious Howl.

Senator HUMPHREYS has introduced a
resolution to amend the constitution of
the State, so as TO prohibit the manu-
facture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
Thereupon the Chamber Of Com
merce in Tampa has reared back on its
dew-claws and emitted a lugubriOus
howl.
The said Chamber of Commerce bowls
forth that,
The resolution is bad,
Detrimental TO TO the prosperity Of
Tampa,
Prohibition is a failure,
And an ill-advised interference with
the present satisfactory plan
AS Matt Dees used 70 say, precisely,
precisely so. II prohibition is a fail
ure, why is the Tampa Chamber of
Commerce scared out Of its boots?
The assertion that the resolution is
bad is not borne out by 1.-the results OBJ
tanned in the 80 dry counties Of this
State.
As 10 the resolution being detriment-
al TO the interests of Tampa. we do not
believe IL, but IL Tampa's prosperity is
built upon nothing more substantial
than jug Of whiskey then let her go
Gallagher.
But, gentlemen Of the Florida Legis.
Iature, pass HUMPHREYS resolution and
give the people q chance to express
themselves and they will open the
blinded eyes Of Tampa's Chamber Of
Commerce. Jasper News.
df1skof ,aafts.sr... I. ,.oe A. e,.a 49,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
nsmOriaL

At q regular meeting OF Leon Ledge
No. 5, /. o. o. f., the committee APP
pointed to draft resolutions upon the
death of Captain Council A. Bryan,
submitted the following, which was
read and unanimously Adopted:
At IL O'Clock, Thursday morning,
April IL, 1907, our beloved and venera-
BILE brother, Council A. Bryan, after q
long illness, passed from this life
through the portals that lead TO bliss
eternal. Brother Bryan was a native
Floridian, born at Holmes Valley, Jan
uary IL, 1830---77 years of age, at the
time Of death. He graduated from
Cokespury Institute, South Carolina.
At the beginning of the civil war, in
1861, he enlisted in Company c. Fifth
Florida Regiment, Perry's Brigade of
Anderson's Division, and fought through
all the important battles, and was made
q captain for bravery. At the close of
the war, Brother Bryan returned home,
broken in health but brave in spirit, and
in 1866 was elected to the legislature
and served one term. He was elected
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Leon
county in 1853, and served almost con-
tinually in this Office of public trust for
49 years-the years of war and
There are but few instances in record
where an official has been honored by
as many successful terms, and these
were only words of praise ard common
datiOn for his faithful service, and he
held the esteem, confidence and affec-
tion of his fellOw-citiEens until life's
end
In the death of Brother Bryan, the
state and city has lost good and loyal
citizen, who was generous, charitable
and exceedingly kind in spirit, no APP
peal for his help was ever denied, and
the poor and needy could alwaysexpect
assistance and cheerful response to
their call for help.
Brother Council A. Bryan was initia-
ted in Leon Lodge No. 5, l. %. o. F.,
on May 20, 1851, being the oldest mem
Der of the lodge-56 years an Odd Eel
Iowa record to be proud of. A rec
ord that few ever attain. He was de-
voted to the principles of Odd Fellow
ship, and Illustrated its virtues by his
life in spirit and in truth.
Resolved, that while we recognize the
wisdom of our Creator, and bow in
humble submission tn His Divine will,
we deeply mourn the death of our es-
teemed and beloved brother, Council A. |
Bryan and feel that one whom we
could i'll afford TO loose from our midst |
has been summoned TO join the innu-
host that moves TO that mys-
FERROUS realm where suffering and sOr-
row are never known.
Resolved further, that to those who
were dear to him, and are now left to
mourn his loss, we extend our deep and |
most heartfelt sympathy.
D...l,,,l f,,xA AL,t d, $500 e 800.
odge record be dedicated and inscribed |
10 his memory: that a copy of these
be furnished 10 the family |
If our deceased brother: that'the lodge |
room be draped, and the members wear
he usual badge Of mourning for thirty
lays, and that the city papers be fur
lished a copy for publication.
Fraternally submitted
W. X. CHANCEY, |
O. {. COLLINS,
ASA l.. STUMP,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that a cure may pc
affected by applying Chamberlain
Salve as soon as the child is done nurs-
ing. Wipe 1t off with q soft cloth be-
fore allowing the babe 20 nurse Many
trained nurses use this salVe with best
results. For sale by Tallahassee Drug
IN
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
PRIVILEGED
PRISONER
TAs WSgd Of He Confederate Veteran
WasBonA knSuGh in the Unitsd
States Court.

SNAAUo NNWhA-
Among the indictments presented be-
fore the recent adjournment of the
Federal grand jury, was one against
Col. Frank e. Saxon, of BroOksville,
who has for more than twenty years
been clerk of the circuit court of Her
nand0 county, and who was one of the
most gallant veterans who ever left
Florida during the civil war. The i'm
dictment Is in regard TO some land mat
tiers, the details Of which are not known.
Following the presentation of the in
dictment Deputy Marshal W. A. John
son was sent to Brooksville TO arrest
Colonel Saxon. The old gentleman,
who is known and beloved in every Sec
tiOn of Florida, was busy at work in
his office when the officer put in APP
pearance, and notified him that he held
a warrant for his arrest.
"All right" said Colonel Saxon,
"I'll be down to the train when it pulls
out for Tampa. Got any more warrants
TO server
eyes, I've got warrants against three
negroes and need little help in find
ing Them" replied johnson.
LET me see the warrants" demand
ed Colonel Saxon, and they were inn
mediately Forthcoming.
"Why they're my niggers," said the
grizzled old veteran; you just give me
the warrants and I'll have them at the
train promptly. -
"But they live it the country, and
there'n be some expenses attached to
getting them. The government will
stand the expense" declared the Off
Ger.
"Do you think that l am not able to
own q horse and buggy?" demanded
the old man; followed by: "YOu quit
worrying, for III bring them down for
you.
True to his trust Colonel Saxon had
the three negroes with him when the
train rolled in, and upon reaching Tam
pa last night his first task was to find
boarding places for bis ebony-hued trio
Don't you put these niggers in Jail, -
he said, ''for they belong to me.
The |niggers" didn't go to Jail and
there is no danger of their doing so as
long as their master" can get bond in
any sum for them.
Colonel Saxon will probably be TAX
en- before Judge Locke this afternoon
and will either be placed under bond
or allowed freedom on his own recog-
nizance. Colonel w. T. Martin, A. M.
Wilson and other prominent citizens of
BrOoksvile came down with Colonel
Saxon, and they with scores of old
time Tampa friends, are numerically
guying the old gentleman about being
"pinched-" The negroes arrested have
probably been with Colonel Saxon for
forty years, and while they would
otherwise be scared out of their wits,
with "Marse Frank wild EN- they ain { |
searit Of muffin The feeling existing
between the old war horse and the ne
groes is a fine illustration of the love
borne by master and slave for each /
other prior to the war Tampa Times. /
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
The Life Insurance

muddle has started the public TO think
ing. The wonderful success that has
met Billiards. Horehound Syrup in it's
crusade on Coughs. Influenza, Bronchi-
It's and all Pulmonary troubles has
started the public 10 thinking Of this
wonderful preparation. They are all
using IT, Join the procession and down
with sickness. Price 25c, Soc and
Sl.00. Sold by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Do You Love

your baby? You wonder why he cries.
Buy bottle of Whites Cream Vermi-
fuge and he will never cry Most ba-
bies have worms, and the mothers don I
know it. Whites Cream Vermifuge
rids the child of worms and cleans out
its system in pleasant way. Every
mother should keep a bottle OF this
medicine in the house With it, fear
need never enter her mind, Price 25c.
Sold by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-03
Appendicitis

Is due in a large measure to abuse of
the bowels, by employing drastic pur
Ratives. To avoid all danger, use only
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, the safe,
gentle cleansers and invigorators. Guar
anteed TO cure headache. biiliousness,
malaria and jaundice, at all drug stores.
DEc