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The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

Ex.superintendent w. N. Sheets hRa
anncuneed that he will again be can
dldate for the position OF Superintend-
ant of Public Instruction, saying that It
= vIndlcation that he seeks from the
paeple rather than the ONCE itself. OF
eonrso Mr.. Holloway win want TO Be
ntrelected, and we have no hsaltAncy In
saying that II We are 10 have q repeti.
eien Of the campaign Of few years
80 hstwosn these two gentlomSD, then
Woro bsttsr that both BE- showed
ndst'' hard and sufficient and a new
,1a slested 30 the place. - Madison New
iorpnse. Editor Smith and others
q have no fear Of q repetition Of the
paign Of 1904 between Holloway
ehsata, - Superintendent HOllo-
has given HE word through the
ihat he win not permit himself TO
awn into such q campaign under
circumstances. He has made . good
b b evvry particular, and b Justly
% denomination and election.
vllls Sun.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

Santa Claus will no doubt put TO route
old Horde, and get the cash in circu-
IatiOn sgain, when the shadows Of the
financial furry will disappear, II it has
really been IN our midst. The Christ
mas cheer should now drive away al
fha ciorda
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

Eighteen pages this week, all filed
with appropriate and interesting read
ing matter and attractive advertise
ments, read every line Of it and think
kindly Of your printers during the holi-
day season. We wish every living soul
Of you pleasant season.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13


food for the nris ass eoaIa -
psspaTed We fad further Eat 5
higher and mose Sobatanttai ~o0
fane8 shouId - biIt arnu 4 j1ii
We find alao that there 4 q staole a
COW lot 80 constructed II The jafl yard
IS TO allow en- easy means Of escape
from the jail yard over the jail yard
fence. This we respectfully suggest
should not be.
Fourth. I'm cur examination of the
courthouse, we respectfully anNgsst
that fire-proof vault OF sufllcionf afro
be built IN which 70 keep with safety.
the records IN the once 81 TIE clerk of
circuit court, as we deem the place n
which the records are nov kafSt. both
unsafe ana two small for the present
needs. We also find that there are
leaks IN the roof Of said building, which
unless stopped must necessary result e.
serious damage 70 the building.
Fifth. We tender our thanks 20 His
Honor Judge John w. Malone for his
clear, able and eomprehensiy9 charge
relative TO cur duties, as the same was
2 great assistance tO us during our de-
Sixth. We also tender our thanks TO
the Hon. Geo. w. Walker, our Statcs So
licitOr, for his untiriDg attention and
valuable assistance to ug, which was OF
great benefit TO us in the discharge Of
our duties.
Seventh. We also tender our thanks
TO the clerk Of the circuit court and the
sheriff for their prompt attention 10 all
of our requests. And we further com
mend the sheriff for the activity ne has
displayed in the apprehension Of ell viO-
latOra of the law And we FssqnAatft1Ilp'
call to his attention the provision made
in Chapter 5691, Laws of 1907, relative
to the apprehension and the acquiring Of
testimony Of and against parties viOlat-
ing the liquor laws Of the State.
Eighth. We also tender our thanks
to our bailif for his unfailing and de-
voted performance OF his duties IN
guarding and protecting this body.
All Of which is respectfully submit
ted,
WILLIAM B. BRYAN,
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13
RssoIutlons oil Sympathy.

The Kings Daughters extend to our
aister, Mrs. Spears, sincere sympathy
in this hour of deepest sorrow, and pray
that sustaining grace and comfort be
granted her in this call TO "pass under
the rod" Human words and sympa-
thy may be grateful 70 the befeaved
heart, but Gods promises never fail,
and surely He hath said, when thou
passest through the waters i will be
with thee.
Mpa uvNrpv n FETvEI
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

The statements Of the First National
and State Savings Banks will be found
On the first page Of this weeks issue.
They speak plainly for themselves, and
show that the financial condition IL o. X.
10 Tallahassee. All three Of our banks
are as sound as q new dollar, and their
ofieerS and managers have the full con-
fidence Of our whole people.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13
A Boon 10 EIdsrly People.

Most elderly people have some kidney
or bladder disorder that Il both painful
and dAngoroua. Fol6y's Kidney Remedy
haa proven q boon % many elderly peO-
pie, aa lt stimulates the urinary organs,
coTrecta Irregularities and tones the
whcle system. Commence taking Eo-
ley's Kidney Remedy at once and be
~~.N-N~~~-Ns~s~~~~
Lap Robes. Chase and Strook brands.
al J. ID. CANIh 20
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13
See C0w CaptuFoA,


The Miami Metropolis, Of recent date,
has the following interesting account Of
the capture Of q Manatee, or sea cow,
near that place:
Pulled out intsT the ocean and back
into the bay, from ten O'Clock, yesteR-
day morning, until eight last night,
Captain Charles III. Thompson, IN the
Barraeouta, Jr., hung onto one Of
the busy ends Of q rope attached TO b
small harpOon and 1850 pound mana
tee, or sea COW, manipulated the other
end.
Having procured a permit from the
beard Of county commissioners to cap
ture q manatee, Captain Thompson
started out yesterday morning in quest
of the n1anatee. Near the new cut MS
SeacoW hove in sight, and about th0t
time Captain Thompson welded thS
harpoon, which got q good hold In the
tail OF hts cowship. From the time the
IharpoOR struck till 8 o'clock last night,
Mr.. Thompson was q very busy man,
offering his whole time TO the manatee
After getting safely to this side Of
the bay, Captain Thompson landed the
''pesky" crittef Ia his aquarium, which
10 anchored near the Royal Palm dock,
and there II will be kept during the
winter for exhibition purposes, with
hundreds Of other 'aubmariners. Gap
tain Thompsonwill conduct an aeQun-
rum this winter, hIled with all sorts Of
fish and inhabitants Of Florida waters.
After the hotels are opened the aqua
rum will be moved to q convenient spot
between the fair building and the Royal
Palm dock and q small ferry boat u0ed
to take the people TO L.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

We visit you this Christmas dressed
in holiday attire, &c BELTS the season.
Into thousands Of homes, when the
merry blaze Of the hearth fires has
given place TO glowing Goals, and these,
IN turn, are content 70 have their
brightness obschred by a soft, grey veil
of ashes, SANTA CLAUS will come
laden with gifts, and messages Of love
from friends both far and near. An
other Santa Claus, impatient to express
his good will, greets you from the cover
Of our Christmas number, and bears 20
you our greeting. We send by him
THE TRUE DEMOCRATS best
wishes for q MERRY CHRISTMAS
and A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
"PEAcE ON EARTH" is fast becoming
watchword of the NatiOns--an echo
Of the Angels song once heard among
the far-off Judaean hills and "GoOD
WILL TO MAN" Is being recognized as .
real attainment. Countless millions
have cause to bless the day when Divine
Love bestowed the gift Of the CHRIST
upon weary, storm-tossed humanity.
Our first, best CHRISTMAS GIFT, whose
real significance is being slowly COM
pretended by an awakening world,
stands for LOVE and PEACE. Not as
mere empty-sounGing words, but as
practical realities in the intercourse of
individuals and of nations.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13
MRS. HENRY T. FELKEL,
MRS. +. G.. CHESLEY.

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds, Group and whoOping
cough grows in favor daily with young
and old. Mothers should keep it on
hand for children IL Is prompt relief to
Group. 1t Is gently laxative, driving
the poison and phlegm from the system.
II is simple remedy that gives imme-
date relief, guaranteed. Sold by Cobb 3
Drug Store. "3
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13
WILLIAH %. bHXAN1
Foreman
Attest = MARVIN H. COLLINS. Clerk.

Thousands of men and women Ia al
walks of life are suffering from kidney
and bladder troubles. Don't neglect
your kidneys. Delays are dangerous.
DeWitt's Kidney and Batter Pills AZ
ford quick relief for all forms Of kidney
and bladder trouble. A weeks treat
ment 25c. Sold by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

A few days ago q lady was heard ~
say that the first thing she ever saw
about q man was his tie. Then, Of
course, the scarf pin is scrutinized naxt-
Nicholson has scarf pins that viii bear
scrutiny from the most exaeting Of
wives and sweetheaPts. 40.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

The Kings Daughters avail them
selves of this means of expressing to
the following their thanks Tor and ap-
preciatiOn OF the gifts 60 generously
given on Donation Day, November
q, 1907:
Miss Mary Damon, dozen apples, I
dozen oranges. Messrs. T. II. Ran
dolph q Son, 2 sacks -four, cans eof-
fee, packages sugar. Mrs. A. b.
Blackburn. clothes. EIks Lodge, hos
pital tub. Mrs. w. d. BlOxham, dOs.
towels. Mrs. g. W.. Saxon, sheets.
toilet paper, soap, coffee. TalIahaaaes
Hardware Co., S0t cups and saueers.
Mics Archer, cat meal set. Mra. Asa
Clark, euRaR. MKB. w. IN. Shoota, Sheets,
etc. Hias EalIi9 Blake. tea. Mfs. IL.
Houstcun, xl.O0. Mss Kate Slake, 81. %.
Mrs. HirsehbeEg, 900. Mrs. Diamond,
towels, 8 pillow cases. Mrs. Harry
Pope, rice and raga. Mira. Richard Ca1-
ponter, can coffee, cat meal, ealmUn,
eraekeFu, bretled ham, jaKu preserves,
black cape. Aine Annie AmeI. 50 cen1R.
Master Henry Palmer, crib nhoUes,
the First, Second and Third GRADS cf
Leon County School and several from
the High School
sS~-~-~~~~-~~~c@O~S-
A few days ego q lady was heard te
say that the hrBt thing che ever NV
about q man vas his tls. Then. IL
course, the scraf pin seerutinixed merit
Nicholson has ecark plns that win heax
Derutiny 4fpm tha mo1t oxnetiEe &C wives
and sWsrsAeaKtA -
~ Mlpg Anli-paIn pms sr.,sss p..I
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

Editor Claude L'Engle is to be con-
ratulated on installing in his press
room, last week, q splendid Mlehle
pFass, and the Miehle is one Of the very
best made, He Is now nicely equipped
Coz printing his Sun and handling the
Dtats printing, and he deserves credit
1or giving the State printing the best
alisntion and doing clsan and good work,
nsoordinR TO the contract. With good
eqnipment and good. artistic printers
and pressmsn, he IA all 10 the good, and
-. ~ % the abuses Of his pred0-
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

TIE thousands OF friends Of Messrs.
fsuncan u. Fletcher and W. J. Bryan
deeply regret the candidacy Of both Of
tAaso gentlemen for the same Office.
They are both made Of the very best
Kpatarial, and either Of them would
truly honor the position TO which
they aspire. Their candidacy IL espe.
einlly embarrassing to the editor OF
this paper, for the reason that we know
tAem as few other FloridiRns. Politi.
sally snd personally, they are two Of al
pvable characters a. we have ever
knoWn. .--yacksonvillo FlOridIan.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13


Il is 4 rare and gratifying compliment
to Governor Bruward and 10 Florida
also, that he has been elected President
Of the NStionAl Drainage Commission
which has just concluded lls session at
Baltimore. There were many distin-
guished men from various parta Of the
Unioa IN attendance. and the selection
Of Governor Br0ward from among 90
many h deserved tribute 10 . man
who 4 undoubtedly, q hlgh-class expert
on drainage, and has given the, subject
in its large aspects profound study. We
hope that the new President Of the Com
mission may BE- Abls 10 enlist the ED Of
the Government In draining our vast
swamp areas In Florida. Ths job b too
hlg for The Stats. Lave osk Deaosrat.
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13


Governor N. B. Broward and two
daughters, Misses Dorcas and Enid
Broward, were among the prominent
guests at the Aragon yesterday -
Times Union, 18th
Miss Florence Lewis, of Tallahassee,
was given a delightful party recently
by the gifted young hostess, Miss Bes-
sie Stoffregen, at her home on Laura
street. The occasion was used for the
reading Of a musical romance, and prizes
were awarded to the cfeverest contest
ants, who proved to be Miss Barker and
Mr. Floyd Metcalf Assisting the hos
tess were Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Stoffre-
gen, Miss Bessie Wilson and Miss Katie
Stotfrogen. During the evening re-
freshments were served IN q novel and
enjoyable manner. Times Union, 18th.
Subscribe to The True Democrat.
Go and see that splendid stock of
Hand-painted China Goods at p. T.
Nicholson's JewelFy Store. He will
have q splendid stock Of all kinds Of
nice things for Christmas and the holi-
days, at the best prices. 81
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

The first solid car load Of Leon County
Shaded Sumatra tobacco was shipped by
~. A. Wahnish from his large, new,
brick packing house yesterday. Mr..
Wahnish deserves much credit for his
tntsrprise ~ a business manin our COM
rnunIty, and has high hopes for the fu.
tnre for Leon IN the tobacco business,
g we'll a. along other lines. in future
lssue we will have q write-up Of his bus
maas,
The weekly true Democrat., 1907-12-13

Talk 70 every citizen you meet about
having Leon county properly repre-
eented at the Mid-winter Exposition at
Jacksonville and the State Fair at
Tampa. This will be an opportunity to
advertise us such as will never come
again, perhaps. The little money and
time II viii take will bring US interest
incalculable. Leon can easily be among
the best, II not the very best.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
WISE CHILD

A burnt child shuns the fire. This
gives children distinct advantage over
men and mOths.-Puck
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
FRANCISCAN FEAST
OCCURS AUGUST z
Plenary Indulgence Obtain
ed by St Francis of AS
SiSSi Then Granted.

A great festival will be celebrated Au-
gust at the Franciscan Monastery, In
Brookland. at which all Catholics froni
far and near will gather TO perform
their devotions. This festival is called
Portiuncula The name is that of a
small church near Assist. Italy.
or all the churches. St Francis Of
Assist loved and venerated this little
chapel. commonly called POrtiuncula he
most cherished. This apparently in
significant church. situated on the
plains short distance from Assist the
saint made the first church of his order
One night In the month Of September,
1921. st Francis had a vision in this
church and then went TO the Pope. re-
lated his mission and obtained a plenary
indulgence for all who should visit the
chapel
The following year st. Francis had a
second vision. when the time for the
gaining of the indulgence was set as
from vespers of August / TIL sunset Of
the following day. St. Francis then re-
turned 10 the Pope, who, with a consist,
ory of cardinals. again heard his pc
tition and confirmed the indulgence.
Since 1923 thousands Of pilgrims have
visited Portiuncula every year on An
gust l to gain the indulgence. At pres
ent the cupola of a magnificent dome
towers above the chapel OF Portiuncula.
bUt even the great dome is too small
for the immense number Of pilgrims who
go there.
In 1922 Pope Gregory XIV extended the
indulgence to all the churches of the
three orders of St Francis
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
GREAT SELF-CoNTRoL

As an instance Of Lord WoIseley's dis
Ike Of bad language In the service. a
story may be told Of a swift conversion
which he one day effected. says p. T. O.
The commando. c.. Of an Irish garri-
son. was mer whose reputation for
fluent" language was sreat. At an IN
spection at which Wolseley was present
c. gave the bugler the order 70 sound
the charge" To C-'s CONSERVATION
the man blew the retreat" " Then c.
nTdced himself for the usual vOlIey- sid
denly. however, he caught Wolseiev.s
eye upon min and he STOPPED short.
The oaths that were upon his lips died
away unspOken. yet say something he
mJ-st- For moment he gazed bIanzIv
around; then turning quickly 70 the llt-
happy bugler he rOared out. in the in
tense amusement OF Lord Wolseley ard
his stan, "feU naughty, naughty trump
eter-"
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
CHINESE EXECUTED,
KILLED MISSIONARY
Fourth Man to Be Decap-
itated For Murder at
LienchoW.

The American consul general at Can
ton has advised the State Department
Of the execution by the viceroy Of Can
ton Of the Chinese convicted OF the
murder Of Mrs Machle. a member OF
the American Presbyterian mission at
Lienchow. The execution OF this China
man makes the fourth % expiate his
crime by decapltation.
This execution will cali to mind the
murder and the terms upon which il
was settled.
On october .. 1905. hve American cftf-
zens. members Cf the American Pres
oyterian mission at Lienchow. Kwanz-
tung province. South China. were mur-
dered under circumstances peculiarly
oarDarous- November u an investigat-
ing commission. including the consul
general and two officers Of the United
States navy, was sent TO the scene OF
the crime TO Investigate the cireum,-
stances that caused il
IN conjunction with this commission.
the Chinese authorities found nineteen
persons guilty OF completely IN the mas
sacre. Summary punishment was in
hicted on all, and three Of the ring
leaders were executed
-AClhg on the EmperOr's order. the
viceroy turned over 10 the American
consul general at Canton 1900 taels. o.
about $4,000 in United States cur-encv.
as compensation for property losses. Al
a later date an indemnity Of S25.O0J was
received from the Chinese government
for the Eve lives lost
This recent action OF Ihe Chinese gov
ernment in causing the last execution.
Is in compliance with one OF the nine
demands made by the United States.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28

valve To set the devise in action.
Strangely enough no one has been asked
about this point, and Z may be made
the basis for another inquiry into the
real cause Of the accident by naval ord
nance experts.
Cigarette Theory Secuted.
. No one at the Navy Department takes
stock FOR one moment in the suggestion
accredited TO a seaman on the Georgia
that the explosion was caused by a
lighted cigarette falling upon the bag OF
powder. From the time that the amrnu-
milton magazines are opened on board a
wsrship about 20 engage In gun drill or
target practice not a light is allowed
anywhere on board. except down in the
engine rooms under the boilers. Even
the cooks galley IS put out Of commits
sioE. and no smoking by officers OF men
Is allowed
Any man that was seen smoking a.
pipe or cigarette in or around the tur-
rets while powder charges were being
handled would be p6unced upon BY mis-
comrades and be made ht subject for
the hospital. without counting what
might happen 70 him for his violation
Of the ships regulations. So the cigar
cite theory IS regarded as untenable.
Naval officers. do not know whether
they have 10 face some new and never
before conceived Of danger or whether
at the crucial moment all their precau-
tons against such accidents failed. Not
knowing from which direction the dan
ger threatens nor what TO guard against.
there is 4 feeling Of uneasiness.
After the report Of the board which
made the Inquiry comes back from Oys-
ter Bay, where Acting Secretary OF the
Navy Newoerry took Il for the inspec-
tion OF the President. it is quite possible
that board Of experts in naval ord
nance may be appointed TO investigate
the entire occurrence.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28

Holiday. to a chief clerkship under
the Second Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral, but Mr.. Holiday assured him
that the change would not affect his
mold on his position Just before he
left he received notice Of a raise In
his salary to take effect July l.
Had But Little Money.
Unless Thomas obtained funds from
source unknown to Mrs. Thomas he
had very little cash with him when he
left. He sent word TO his wife by Mr..
Eckhardt that his half monthly pay was
in the office waiting for her. Since II
cannot be drawn. without an order by
Thomas himself. until special action is
taken by the Postmaster General, IT
still remains in the department treas
ury.
Thomas was feet inches tall.
weighed $50 pounds. had a light COM
pleXion and blue eyes. His most strik-
ing feature was his hair. which was
exceptionally light and curly. When
he was last seen he wore a dark suit
and low shoes All his clothing is
marked with embroidered initials, w.
d. T.
Thomas is. childless. His three sis
ters and one brother live in Baltimore
He ALSO has relatives throughout the
West Inquiry among all Of these failed
to elicit any information.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
eco EAST. YOUNG MANI

Nowhere in the United States can the
homeseeker buy so much for his money
as here in New England. In the town
Of NorthwOod-and II Is only one OF
many-wen improved farms can be had
at less than the value OF the buildings.
with the land. lumber and wood thrown
in for good measure
Yes, the conditions OF forty years ago
have reversed. Then X was so West.
buy cdeap lands, endure hardshlps, and
finally build home Now IL is 90 East.
buy cheap. well Improved farms with
good buildings. in the midst OF modern
CIVILIZATION The exodus to New Eng
land Is just starting. Watch II grow
r @ Scott, in New England Home
stead.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
WORRIED BY GEORGIA MISHAP.
NAVY SCENTS NEW DANGER
Officers Not Convinced That Explosion Was Due to
"Flare-Back" Because Gas Expelling
Device Was Working.

Naval officers are worried good deal
more than they care to tell about the
recent accident on board the battleship
Georgia, which has already cost the
lives Of ten officers and men, and may
yet claim more victims from among the
injured seamen lying in Jhe naval hos
pital at Boston.
The reason for the worry is that Of
hcers are not at all satisfied as TO the
cause Of the disaster. and so long as
they are uncertain upon this point they
do not know what 10 guard against nor
when similar accident may occur in
the future. A board OF officers made an
investigation Immediately after the acci-
dent They interviewed everyone who
was in the turret at the time OF the fire
and who was in condition TO tell the tale
Of how it happened They interviewed
everybody else who might throw light
on the subject. and they examined all OF
the mechanism OF the guns
"Flare-back" Given as Cause.
As a result of their inquiry they came
to the conclusion that TIE accident was
the result OF a del:syed flare back"
which means that some sparks or burn
ing gases from the shot that had just
been fred came from the breech Of the
gun and set fire 10 the bag of smoke
less powder which was about 10 be
inserted for the next shot.
That sort Of an accident cost the lives
Of many officers and men on board the
Missouri two years ago Since then
every gun In the navy has been equip
ped with IN apparatus which. after
every shot. blows air through the barrel
OF the gun at a pressure Of about 100
pounds.to the square inch. so as to expel
any gases or fragments OF burning ma
terial that may be left in the bore.
Air Blast Found Working.
Now the mystery about the Georgia
accident is that this air blast was not
only IN good working condition al the
time. but, according 10 the testimony OF
an officer who entered the turrrt some
time after the disaster occurred. it was
still blowing away at undiminished
pressure
What is puzzling naval officers IS
fore or after the explosion. II it was
going before and while the gun was
being loaded they do not see how the
fare back could have occurred. be
cause the pressure Of air was powerfOl
enough 70 prevent It. II is regarded as
quite possible. however. that somebody
may have turned the blast on. either ac-
cidentally OF Intentionally. after the ex-
plosion- II only needed a touch on a
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
MALONE DEATH
DENIED BY POLICE

Mrs. James Malone. OF 1921 Duncan
street. who yesterday received a tele-
gram purporting to be from a man
named Johnson in Columbus. Ohio, who
said that her husband was dead in that
city. was last night informed by the
police that an investigation showed that
no death OF this character had been re-
corded in Columbus
Mrs. Malone sought the aid OF the po-
lice here yesterday on receipt OF the
mysterious telegram. and the depart
ment's telegram Of inquiry to the Co
lumbus authorities brought the response
that they had no record Of such a death.
Mr.. Malone left the city Tuesday and
has not yet returned. Mrs. Malone be-
iieves her husband is alive and IN
harmed