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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19

I
At II O'Clock Thursday morning,
April III, 1907 Captain Council a.
Bryan joined the grand army Of the
redeemed and passed peacefully and
painlc ely % join the tbrong Of loved
ones and Veterans who rest from their
labOre and "after life's fitful fever
sleeps WE'LL" Captain Bryan was ma
tive of Florida, and was born at
! Holmes Valley, January IL, 1880. He
graduated from COkesbury Institute,
South Carolina, after which he returned
home (Tallahassee) and began farming.
At the outbreak Of the civil war, he en-
listed and was made first lieutenant Of
Company l., Fifth Florida Regiment, OF
which company Governor w. ID. Blox-
ham was captain, and the gallant La
mar, father of Hon. W. B. Lamarl
was then colonel, and the brigade was
Perry's. Captain Bryan served through
the war and fought in all the important
battles in Virginia. For bravery and
distinction, he received the promotion
to captain. At the close Of the war he
returned 10 his home, broken in health,
but brave in spirit, and in 1865 was
elected TO the legislature.
Captain Bryan received his first COM
sion as clerk of the court of Leon
county, OcCODeF ID, loOO, ana served
almost continuously for forty-nine
years, but few instances are in record
where an official has been honored by
az many successive terms, and there
were only words of praise and common
dation for his faithful service, and he
held the esteem, confidence and affec-
ton Of his fellow-citizens until ife's
end lie was a member of the Masonic
Order, Odd Fellows and Veterans, who
attended his remains in a body, and the
funeral from Trinity Methodist church
Friday afternoon was large and impress
siye. The services at the church were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Patter-
son, and at the cemetery by the Ma
sons The pall-bearers were Hon. A.
G. Groom, A. H. Williams, DR.. w. r.
Lewis, j w. Collins, Charles Monroe
and G. f.. McGriff.
Captain Bryan leaves, of his own
family, William w. Smith, a half
brother, Mrs Joseph Bryan, a sister-in-
law, Council A Bryan, Jr., VIM T.
Bryan, Fletcher Bryan, Hugh A. Bry-
an, and S. w. and T. H Crichlow,
nephews, and Mrs Eurenia Bradshaw,
Mrs Jennie Howell, Mrs. VIM. H. AL |
len and Mrs John G.. Collins, neices,
and a number of their children, to |
mourn his taking away, and thousands |
Of friends who loved him for the count |
less number Of good deeds he did for |
his fellow-man any time occasion arose |
for il.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19
The School in Politics.

One Of jefferson & axioms was, Hap
! by the people that is least governed. "
But the Republican party revels in pa
| ternalism, multiplles laws and glOries
in putting the central government in
| the place Of state and parent. After a
century Of experience which should
have taught us how to govern ourselves,
| we find the country full Of federal in
spectOrs, who tax our clothes, inspect
our meats, see that nothing goes into
the mails TO hurt us, and sets up a
| president to teach our legislatures what
to approve.
Perhaps the nation likes this sort Of
thing. But we have always understood
| that. Florida was democratic, till we
found ourselves in the grip of a gov
crnOr who considers I,ycurgus the wis
est Of lawmakers and is anxious to set
up q machine after the manner of
Roosevelt. The man who would
crush the school or the child by build
ing a political machine on them would
be worse than the humOrist who gladly
sent his wife's relations TO the war, and
like LyCurgus, who insisted that babies
should be grown only for soldiers. But
the proposition to give us a school law
like that Of North Carolina is immedi-
ately suspicious, for the unique feature
Of that statute of so-called uniformity
in books is the creation of a board APP
pointed by the governor. Instead of
this, some advocate the South Carolina
law, which gives the governor the APP
pontment Of the state school board
and lodges all power and funds in this
appOintive board!
Il seems they would be satisfied with
anything that gave them board APP
pointed by the governor for the politi-
clans and the funds in the hands of
some central authority for the mama
gers of a state machine. Good books
are better than cheap books; but those
who plead cheapness in scheme which
Immediately destroys the value OF all
the books now in the hands of the chill
dren speak carelessly - this loss is esti-
mated by one teacher as equivalent to
$500, 600 TO begin with. II would take
years of saving to give back that sum,
If all that was claimed for state unifor-
nifty were justified by the event. IL
mere cheapness were the object, why
not adopt.tho Georgia plan, which con-
tracts for inferior paper and binding to
save half the initial cost without the
expense OF changing the texts.
But nothing that would fasten on US
"a political machine would be cheap.
That machine would give the children
their books after year of power, and
could coin money by doing so. IL North
Carolina has saved money in books
since 1901, when her law was enacted,
let her wait till the machine shows it's
claws. Remember that another scheme
m Florida was the adoption of the dis
pensary law from South Carolina, and
beware Of such suggestions. Sc. Aug
Justine Record.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19
Capt. Council A. Bryan.

Another Of the brave veterans has been
called ~ answer 10 the last roll call and
with the tattered remnants Of a pOr-
ton Of the Fifth Florida battle flag
resting over his silent and loyal breast,
the soldier Of two wars no longer heeds
the sound Of the reyeille or aWakes
from his dream Of rest 10 RESPOND to
the love and generation Of his fellow
soldiers and friends, but sleeps the
sleep Of the true and the brave
Captain Bryan was native Of Flor
ida; born at Holmes Valley in 1880. he
was n years old on the 18th Of Janu-
airy, 1907 The death Of his beloved
wife two months ago completely pros
trated him This united couple were
within few months Of half century
married, and would have celebrated
their golden wedding in the early fall Of
this year.
At the beginning Of the civil war
Captain Bryan enlisted AZ a member Of
Company {, Fifth Florida regiment
Perry's brigade Of Anderson's division,
and fought through all the important
battles Of Virginia - Gettysburg, Sharps-
burg, Manassas. etc, and was in the
trenches at Petersburg when the mine
was blown up, He returned from the
war feeble In health, and was almost a
confirmed invalid for several years, but
the upheaval Of the country forced him
10 work, and, undaunted in spirit, he
tOiled for the welfare Of family and
friends Generous, charitable and OK
ceedingly kind in heart, no appeal for
help was ever denied, and the poor
could always expect assistance and a
cheerful response TO their call for help.
al oil ~
the court in 1858 and served almost
continuously in this office Of public
trust for 40 years the four wears Of
war and Republican rule excepted In
1866 he was elected 90 the Florida legia-
lature, and was prominent in all plans
for tho advancement Of the county and
town in which he resided. Captain
Bryan was a Mason, also member Of
the Odd Fellows and Veterans, and
these societies attended his remains in
a body TO Trinity Methodist church,
whore the funeral services were con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Ira $. Pat
tersOn and by the Masonic order at
the cemetery In MOTT Impressive SER
vice. a large cOncourBe Of friends as
Bembled TO pay the last rites of aTec-
ton and honor TO this good, brave man,
and the teardrops of ,ympathy attested
the esteem in which ne was held by
this community.
Captain Bryan leaves one daughter,
Mrs Is. A Meginnss; two grandchil- |
dren, b A. Mcgnniss and Bershe Me-
ginnias, and four groat-grandsons
Council Bryan, Thomas Myers. Hugh |
Archer and Henry T. Palmer, Jr, be-
sides u number Of friends and relatives
10 mourn his loss.
No more shall the war cry ncycr.
or the winding river be- red.
They baniAh our anger forever
When they laurel the urnvop Of our ,end
Under the sod and the dow
Waiting the Judgment day
Love and tears Tor the nur
Tears and love Tor tho Gray"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19
Gentle and Effective.

A we'll known Manitoba editor writes:
"As an inside worker find Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets in
valuable for the touches of biliousness
natural To sedentRry life, their action
being gentle and effective, clearing the
digestive tract and the head. Price
25 cents For sale by Tallahassee Drug
Co. Samples free.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19


Mrs J. j. Logan, of Jacksonville, is
visiting relatives and friends Of her
RirlhoOd while in the city She is the
guest OF her brother and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. w, A Papey
Summer boardcrs, rcstful,
shady place no mosquitoes plenty
chickens, milk, eggs, vegetables good
rooms horses and vehicles. On main
line s. A, l.. Mrs. J. j. WILLIE,
6-3m Lloyd, Fla.
Mr.. Willie Dickey has been visiting
his Tallahassee friends again this week.
He and Mrs. r. y. Strickland and other
relatives have the deepest sympathy in
the death of Mr.. Augustus Dickcy, i'm
Mexico, whittier he had gone, accom-
panied by Mrs Julia Trice. to join her
husband, Mr. George Trice, with the
hope that he might grow stronger and
better Of consumption. A telegram
from MIR. George Trice Tuesday brought
the sad intelligence Of his death and
his remains will be brought home for
intCrmpnt.
Archdoacon Wcbher will preach in
st. Johns church on Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday, April y, % and %:
first service on Monday, April %, at
1880 D. m, when notice will be- given of
time of other services. 7-2t
TIE Valdosta Times, one of the very
bcsJ little daily papers published in the
Sou h. says: cit ~ not the site of "A
town. hut it's character, that makes il
a d, sirablc place to live A live, pros
porous town ia a desirable one TO live
In, and town may prosper and yet be
small. Every citizen IN town should
be Interested in It's prosperity. One Of
the beat ways to help town il 20
speak well Of t. IL is true patriotism
to stand by your own town, and inter
cstr that effect the town should effect
every citizen"
TIE killing OF his son by Lee Jack
son (colorod). last Sunday night, was
the direct outcome of patronizing and
drinking blind tiger whisky From what
we can learn of the affair the son had
been drink ing heavily from a den that
is said To have been running with wide
open doors almost. II not quite, hut
which no officer seems to know exists.
at Frenchtown. Just outside the city
limits. lie went homo loaded with Il.
and found the father, IL il said, also
full and with "a bottle on a table. A
dispute and tusslc followed, the son AS
saulted, the father struck back, and the
death followed. An inquest was held
by Judge II. A. Meginniss. and Lee is
held in Jail for preliminary trial
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19
Circuit Court Jurors.

The following list has been drawn, al
required by law, 10 serve as jurors al
the Spring term Of the Circuit Court
which convenes at the county court
house ON Monday, May IL, 1907:
o. G. Parker, Peter T. Mickler,
W. NJ. Gates, John e.. HamliD,
Daniel X Cox, Edw. n. Afford, 81
Jonah Britt, William h. Gray,
Rieh'd q. Johnson, Troup l.. Page,
Charles G. Myers, Herbert =. Smith,
j. Ed Whitehead, r. r. Strickland,
VIM J Johnson, Joseph j. Ward,
Lee X. SeabrOOk, Geo. w Grissett,
j. r WhiddeD, Brady &. Williams,
j. II. Williams. Jr. Charles &. Moore,
MumfOrd Russell, T. II. Mcdaniel,
Edward G.. Crump, Henry HAYES,
John X. Bradley, William Atkinson,
j. J.. BOatwright, Wright Gatlin,
James Holland, j. Frank Cochran,
n. Brad. Charles, j r. COe,
Joseph =. Baum, h. B. Garner
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19

The Legislature could in no manner
spend few thousand dollars of the
peoples money 10 better purpose than
IN renewing the appropriation for pay
ing premiums at the state fair, az re-
quested by the state fair association.
The immense benefits, the liberal educa-
ton bestowed by the fairs already held
are argument enough to convince any
unprecedented man. Tampa Times
TO that there may arise an honest
difference Of opinion, for many Florid-
ians believe II would be just as reason
able for any other. or every other,
county in the State to ask for similar
appropriations, and IL they did. and all
OF them were given, whore would the
money come from. Let money be np-
propriated for advertising Florida in u
way that will tend to give M more and
better advertising generally abroad.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19
A Criminal Attack

on an inolFensivo citizen il frequently
made in that apparently useless little
tube called the appendix" It's gen
orally the result Of protractcd constipa
ton. following liver tOrpor DR. King 4
New Life Pills regulate the liver, pre-
vent appendicitis and establish regular
habits of the bowels. 25c at all drug
gists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-19

Senator Crews made n fight for and
pissed on Wednesday his Senate Bill
No 70, which gives the county commits
sioners moro power in assessing and in
creasing values on personal property.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

8. Hagadorn Of the Central Michigan
Produce Co.. accompanied by his wife,
left Thursday to attend the Buttermak-
ers' Convention in Saginaw. Mr.. Haga-
dorm speaks on the subject: Starter,
It's Use and Abuse" Starter" is the
preparation placed in cream to develop
flavor. The Central Michigan Produce
Cos plant was nearly closed the latter
part of last week. So many Of the en-
ployees were attending the convention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
COLLEGE NEWS.

The second annual reception given by
the Y. w. and Y. M. c. A. was a success,
Amusing games were INDUCED in by all
and appropriate refreshments were served.
A new feature in the social life will be
established sometime in the near future.
Prof. Mitchell and Coach Harper recently
called meeting of the fellows that room
at Pioneer Hall. The result was that
measures should be taken to decorate and
prepare our hall for the reception and en-
tertainment of the whole student body,
perhaps on the second Friday evening of
March. This has never been done before
and it is hoped that thus the precedent
will be established
Last Saturday morning Mr.. A. r. Moon
left Alma for Chicago where he expected
to remain over Sunday Monday morn
ing he would meet other delegates OH
their way to Omaha, and they would ar
rive there that evening. The Mems Mis-
sionary convention held in the western
city this week will be of great benefit to
those in attendance for the speeches will
be delivered by some of the strongest
missionary workers.
The v. NJ. c. A. association was much
pleased to be visited by Mr.. Warren l..
Rogers for a few days last week. Prepa-
rations were made to send two delegates
to the State Y. NJ. c. A. convention held
at Jackson from Feb. 2o-23. The men
chosen were Messers. Frank Locker and
Ralph McCollum OF NJ. l. A. A. director
ship.
To fill the position vacated by Mr.. f..
III. Casterlin, at meeting of the Athletic
Association was called Monday noon at
I2:45. Harry Helmer was elected by a
vote of 10, the total number cast being
Ior. We feel assured that Helmer will
do his utmost for the interest of the in
stitution. AT this meeting Coach Har-
per was unanimously elected manager of
the base ball team.
The Zeta Sigma Literary society will
hold its annual Washington birthday
banquet at the Alma Springs Hotel next
Friday night. Many of the Alumni are
expected to return at this time and an
enjoyable event will no doubt follow.
Notice-The inter-society debate be-
tween Phi Phi Alpha and Zeta Sigma is
to be given at the college chapel next
Monday night, Feb. IS. The winning
team challenges the Mt. Pleasant team
for contest later in the season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
(H1One and
Vicinity


Bert Granger was in st. Louis last
Thursday.
Harry Tubbs left Wednesday for
Grand Rapids.
Mrs. L. N. Baker is the guest of
friends in Flint
Earl Casterlain left last Friday for his
home in Mason.
Mrs J. l.. Potts of Ithaca visited Mrs.
VIM. Kelly last Friday
George E. Sharrar transacted business
in Ithaca last Friday.
Mrs. w. w. Struble of Shepherd Wis
tied in Alma last Friday.
A. w. Brock transacted business in
Breckenridge last Friday.
VIM. Lennox of Ithaca transacted bus
mess in Alma last Friday.
J. Parrish transacted business in
Breckenridge last Thursday.
Miss E. Tibbals of Alma left for Kali
amazoo last Wednesday evening
Roe Hutchings left Friday for Detroit
where he expects to find employment.
DR.. J. H. Lancashire was in Detroit
last Thursday for short business trip.
Buy your furniture of Convis & Con-
Wis.
Miss Mary Turner of Mt Pleasant Wis
tied Mrs. J. Griffith in Alma last week
s. Stanard, who has been i'll for the
past week. is able to attend to business
again.
Mrs. Jay Swarthout and Miss Elsie
Swarthout were in St. Louis last Thurs
day.
Mrs. Chas. Haven visited Mrs. Kash-
snyder in Ithaca the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. J. b. Tubbs and Miss Helen
Tubbs spent the day in Ithaca last We'd
nesday.
Commencing Feb. l, for a short time
you can get Cabinet Photos at Cases for
$500 per dozen.
Jay Swarthout and wife left Friday
morning for Breckenridge, where they
will visit for few days.
Mrs. Walter Caple left last Friday for
Fenton, Mich, where she will spend a
few days visiting friends.
Smoked glasses appeared here and
there last Friday and a diligent search
was underway for sun spots.
Jno. G. Sherrick of Ithaca was enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
r. Sluyter, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Bert Hayes was called to st.
Clair, Mich, last Saturday. Her mother,
Mrs. L. N. Blackford is in critical con-
dition.
(, Mrs. Edward Bromley of Detroit was
in Alma the latter part of the week, car
ing for her husband who was sick at the
Sanitarium.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Delavan left the
latter part of last week for Bear Lake
Mich, where Mrs. Delavan will visit
ner sister, Mrs. Wass.
Mrs. l. Russell was called to Wheeler
the latter part of last week on account
of the critical condition of her sister
Mrs. Edith Coleman, who resides there
Mrs. M. r. Sutton of Wheeler was in
Alma last Thursday. Mrs. sutton will
visit friends in Scottsville before return.
ing to her home.
The dancing party at the Sanitarium
last Wednesday evening was success
There were not so many present as usual
but everyone reports the best party OF
the winter. These parties will be con.
tinued for some time.
FOR SAI.E-One hundred and sixty
acres of land, on section 81. Seville
township. This land will make idea
pasture. is properly fenced, aud viii be
sold ON terms to suit purchaser. Fol
further information call ON CHEsrEr
WELcH, one mile west Of Elwell. 1457t;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

| Jay.
Jay Swarthout visited friends in Flint
Satul day
j. w. Holmes left for Lansing last
Tuesday.
@. o. Townsend was in North Star.
Tuesday.
T. A. Ely transacted business in Ith-
AGA, Saturday.
Miss Mable Barber of Stanton was in
Alma. Saturday.
Mrs. r. P. Lee visited friends in Yes
taburg, Monday.
Mrs M. Trainor of Rosebush was in
Alma, Saturday.
Ernest Case of Big Rapids was in
Alma, Saturday.
vern Eyer spent Sunday with his par
ents near Ithaca.
l. E. Mills transacted business in Ith-
AGA last Monday.
Mrs. A. Dickerson transacted business
In Ithaca, Tuesday.
Mrs. @. L Crawford of vestaburg was
in Alma, Saturday.
]. f. Reliford Of Ovid, spent last
Thursday in Alma.
Finest line OF Box Stationery in the
city at Stanard's Central Drug Store. I
/ Mrs. @. w. Mitchell visited her SON,
II. E. Mitchell, in Shepherd last Satur-
day.
Mrs. M. H. Boyer and Mrs. ID. Shook
of st. Louis were in Alma the first Of
the week.
Miss Susan Stone of Whittamore,
Mich, has been whiting at the home Of
Mrs. J. Fatty for the past week.
FOR SALE-Stoves. Leave order at
K. Sprague & Son, Sale Stable, Alma,
Mich. 1457t2pd
Messrs. Edward Brown and A. Robb
of Ithaca spent Sunday with Frank
Lennox in Alma.
Mrs. John Conley and Estella Scott
visited at the home of Mrs. Frank Leo
nard. Sunday evening
Wellington r. Burt of Saginaw and
former president of the A. A. railroad,
Ashley, called on A. w. Wright, Mon
day.
Arrived, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Smith, last Wed nesday evening,
one baby girl, weighing pounds. Sat-
isfaction reigns.
Why pay 25c for other remedies when
kexall Cold Tablets will cure the grippe
for i5c Sold only at STANARD's Gen.
trail drug store.
Miss Gertrude Sharp left last week
for Detroit to attend the marriage of her
sister, Miss Lillian. to Mr.. L. f. Thomas,
formerly of that city.
Chester Walker left Friday night for
Saginaw, where he will be employed as
salesman in the Oppenheim & Levy
Shoe Parlors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis King left last
Tuesday for Southern Pines, North Car
olina. where they will spend the re-
mainder of the winter.
The morning Pere Marquette train
going east was several hours late last
Thursday. owing to break down of
the engine somewhere along the line.
A lecture on English Cathedrals will
be given by DR.. Willard of Chicago al
the college chapel on Tuesday evening,
March 5. 1t will be illustrated by steri.
opticon views, which will be very inter.
esting.
Mrs. G.. Il. Horn, after two weeks
spent with friends in Battle Greek, re.
turned to Alma, Monday evening. &C.
companied by her friend. Mrs. o. f.
Shell and son, Roland, who will spend q
few days in this city.
Mrs. Bert Woodward is making ar
rangements TO leave for the west for a
permanent residence and will sell hel
household goods TO those wishing the
same. Prices reasonable. Goods will
be delivered on OF after May LIST. Cal
at THE Naples north of Wright
House. f451f2m2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
DRY WOOD FOR SALE.

A quantity of lS-inch dry wood for
sale. Leave order at U. s. express Office
of Jno. Wright. l456t4
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-13
OUR GLOBES CAPACITY.

The Time When the Earth Will BE
Fully PeOpled.
Professor Ravenstein of the Royal
Geographical Society estimates that
the fertile lands of the globe amount
to 2S,QoO,OOO square miles, the steppes
to 100000 and the deserts to 1000
600.
Fixing POT persons to the square mile
for fertile lands, ten for steppes and
one for deserts as the greatest popula-
ton that the earth could properly
nourish, the professor arrives at the
conclusion that when the number of
inhabitants reaches about 6,OOO,OOO
600 the earth will be peopled to its full
capacity. At present it contains some
what more than one-Quarter Of that
number.
If the rate of increase shown by the
latest census statistics should be uni
formly maintained, Professor Raven
stein shows that the globe would be
fully peopled about the year 2072.-
New York Tribune.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-13
BIG PRICE FOR MONTANA HORSES

Teams Bring from $500 to 800 Be
cause of Mining Activity.
Horsefiesh is rated highly in Mon
tana these days Horses are now be-
ing held for higher prices than ever
before. The demand for horses for
work upon the Billings and Northern
and Milwaukee extensions no doubt ac-
counts in great measure for this
state Of affairs. Horsemen say that
animals are not particularly scarce,
but there is an enormous demand for
them. Teams that sold three years
ago for $3.50 are now selling for $500
to $500.
The increased mining activity in the
State is also furnishing employment to
many animals In hauling timber, sup
plies and machinery to the mines and
in hauling ore to the railroads. Not
few mines in the State have been
forced to curtail their output Of ore on
account of the difficulty Of securing
teams.
Sound teams, weighing about 1,4OO
pounds, are not to be secured for a
nickel less than $500 to $780," said a
horseman. I'm all my experience I
never saw animals quoted at such high
prices. The demand for them is some
thing enormous and even at these high
figures it is pretty hard to secure good
teams. New York Herald,