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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16


Those o. our cstissns who planted Sd.
matra shaded and sun tohacco this year
have harvested the orop and most. Y
not all Of them have Disposed Of tat
good prices. All are very much en-
couraged and every one Of them viii 20
into the business. on q larger scale an
otheryear Some Is early as now are put
ting necessary material on the ground
for enlarging the shaded acreage.
Almost every week more new con-
panies are being incorporated and pre-
partitions generally are being made for
greatly increasing the acreage in all
sections Of Leon. The geological map
and surveys Of Icons soil has deveI-
oped the fact that a large per cent Of
the area Of the county Is highly adapt
ed TO the cultivation Of the very best
tobacco; consequently there has become
demand for our lands unprecedented,
perhaps. Tobacco lands can yet be
bought in this county for very reasona-
bic prices and many are now looking
tor tobacco plants, to engage in this
profitable business.
The two large packing houses that
have been completed, will surely be fol-
lowed by others, and Tallahassee, like
Quincy in Gsdsden county, will be mar
ket headquarters for this excellent
grade of Sumatra cigar wrapper leaf
tobacco. 1t has all passed the expert
ment stage, and our people owe deep
debt Of gratitude to each one of those
who entered into the business first to
demonstrate and prove beyond shad-
ow of doubt, the timely and profita-
bleness of going INTO this new business,
which will bring thousands of dollars
into good old Leon and thereby benefit
every business interest in the county.
Leon is one of the very best counties
in the state, too, for stock raising,
dairying, and for growing the general
crops, such as cotton, corn, sugar cane,
beans, peas, all kind Of fruits and vege-
tables, and for making and saving hay.
The tobacco business will bring in
thrifty farmers, who will engage in
these business enterprises and thus put
upon the market profitable feed stuffs,
that will be needed by those who de-
vote their full time to tobacco grow
ing.
Truly bright season of prosperity is
coming to Leon county, so let every
citizen put his shoulder to the wheel of
progress and get busy
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16


DoWn - fIaSll few weeks nen f|,a.
had q hank failure and iot 81 psdf
got hurt II the crash. The Affairs 81
the bank was carefully gone over and
e was found that the depository would
get back only 3 small per eentage of
their money. At this stage Of the matt
ter Henry ~. Flagler consented 10 take
things Ia hand and finance the failed
bank 90 4 could pay of it's deD0sit0rs
N full This is the same Henry ~.
Flagler at whose heels . gang Of deria-
gogueeS and hungry Office seekers In this
State have lost no opportunity 10 anap
and snasi'-Starke Telegraph
And that same Henry NJ. FlaxleF.
with all the abuse that has been heap
ed upon him, has done more to build up
and make Florida rich and prosperous
than any 100 men in the State. He has
invested millions of dollars in this State
without the least hopeof getting It back
or even fair intereat on the invest
ment, that Florida and Floridians might
grow great and prosperous, and all
Floridians owe him a deep debt Of
gratitude. If the Floridians, whom Mr..
FlagIer had extended the helping hand
to, that they might succeed and pros
per were to stand up in line and be
counted, the great line of humanity.
would startle the natives, yet as the
Starke Telegraph, truthfully saws:
"a gang of demagogues and hungry
Office seekers" lose no opportunity to
snap and snarl at him. and at those
newspapers who at least try TO give
him fair credit for what he has done
and is always doing for we Floridians.
Would that our fair State had more
Henry M. Flaglers. and particularly this
immediate Middle Florida section, which
by the way, is the VERY BEST of Flori-
"a. We assure all critics, too, that we
have never received a personal favor
from Mr.. Flagler or one of his agents.
We simply desire tosee him fairly treat
ed by Floridians.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Latest advices indicate considerable
degree Of Improvement in the situation
precipitated by the almost universal
strike Of telegraph operators which Oc-
CURED during this week. While the
strike has extended to every state, and
almost every large city and town, in the
Uniop the officials of the two tele-
nations, continue 70 declare that they
have plenty Of operators at work 20
handle the business, and are determined
not to yield 20 the demands Of the labor
organisations under whose auspices,
actually Of inferentially, the strike was
innugurated. AZ this writing there 10
no reliable neans Of learning the prOba-
bic outcome Of the affair.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
TAX EQUALIZATION.

In this issue of The True Democrat
will be found the list of changes in real
and personal values, made necessary
by law. Your Board of County Com
missIoners have performed their sworn
duty so far as within themselves were
possible. They desire to be fair and
just to every citizen and give notice OF
meeting to hear complaints. If they
have made any mistakes and it is shown
to them at that meeting, it will be cor
rected. Now if any one finds griev-
ance against their action, the place and
time to have it corrected will be at that
meeting If you do not go before them
with complaints then, in the future
when you are called upon to pay your
taxes do not grumble. The commits
sioners have done their duty as they
saw it and have tried to be fair with
all
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
HON. Z. n. HENDRY.

The Fort Myers Tropical Breeze says
II is sure Hon. E. M. Hendry would
make good and winning race for Gov
ernor Of this his native State, and that
he would be strong in all sections. The
Breeze wishes him to come out at once,
and says; Since the withdrawal of Hon.
T. A. Jennings for Governor there are
only three men left in the race-A. w.
Gilchrist of, Punta Gorda, JEFF h.
Browne, Of Key West and r. Hudson
Burr, of Tallahassee. All of these
gentlemen are good men, but we are of
the opinion that neither one Of them
could develop strength enough to re-
main in the race until the second pri-
mary should q strong man enter the
race. Mr. jennings would have had a
walk over" in the race against these
three gentlemen, but since his with
drawal, the gubernatorial campaign is
left in a chaotic condition, and should
some good influential man enter the
arena right now bis chances for cleo
ton would be almost an assured fact. -
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
DON'T cRUHBLK

when yor joints ache and you suffer
from Rheumatism. Buy 4 bottle of
Baliard's Snow Liniment and get IN
slant relief. A positive cure for Rhsu-
matism, Burns, Cuts, Contracted mus-
eiea, Sore Chest, etc. Mr.. l. r. Bogy,
9 prominent merchant at Willow Point,
Texas, says that he finds BalIarf' 3
Snow Linimont the best al around Iini.
ment be ever used Sold BY Hardee
Smith Drug Co.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
nAY LOCATE WITH Us.

Some days ago private car appeared
at the G., F. & A. depot, filled with
magiates of the road, whose presence
here aroused a good deal of curiosity.
Now, common rumor, well founded for
once, declares that these high officials
we're exploring for a desirable site up
on which to build their general offices
and shops to replace those recently
burned in cambridge. From our point
of view, Tallahassee is the place where
these buildings should be located. Years
ago, when the first shops were built,
some of our citizens interested them
selves in obtaining advantages for the
road that would induce the c., F. & A.
people to make Tallahassee their head
quarters. Nine hundred dollars were
raised toward the construction of the
buildings and SO, 900 and right of way
to the river given to the road. Conse-
quently, Tallahassee feels that she has
foundation to a first claim to consider
alton in this matter of selection regard
ing the future headquarters of the G.,
II &
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

What is this coming from the Tampa
Criminal Court, wherein the Judge
ruled that no such plea as nolle conten-
dere was known to the practice in that
courtR IL was recognized in the court
in Jacksonville as good law. 1t is now
up to the attorneys to say whether or
not the court In Jacksonville or Tampa
is in error. Jacksonville Metropolis
Now, who Is right, and who is win
dicated," If there is no "noIle conten-
dere2 The machinery in all the courts
should run and work alike, as does the
mechanism Of well oiled and regulated
clock. There should be no difference
in them on 80 great and important a
point. Remember, too, we are mo law
yer, the son Of lawyer, or are we kin
TO a lawyer"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Tobacco appears TO be the king in
Florida. II will not be surprising If
the proceeds from this years crop will
not surpass the proceeds TO be derived
from the cotton crop Of this state.
Just think Of II a while. -Fernandina
Record.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

THE man who lies and thinks he won't
be caught Is 4 brother 10 him who
swears he can't be bought"
''No tomorrow holds half It's ills when
Il becomes today
That laziness l. most objectionable
which mOanly masks rs patience.
The idle man may not be q bore,
but he can make q busy man awfully
sore"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Now that the appropriation for the
State Fair at Tampa has been made,
let every locality quit kicking and set
out to have all the counties represent
ed there, and let US all get something
out of II. Leon should at once begin
preparations to make a showing second
10 none, for we can do ii easily.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Attorney General VIM. II. Ellis is
again being discussed as gubernator-
ial candidate, and the mention Of his
name Is always in a complimentary vein.
--Starke Telegraph
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Hon. Jefferson B. Browne, Of Key
West, has made public announcement
Of his candidacy for the governrrship.
Mr. Browne is man of great ability
and the ship Of state would be safe with
him at the helm. His race a few years
ago for a place on the railroad commits
sion demonstrated his popularity with
tho people Of the state, and he may be
considered from the first very formid-
able candidate for the governorship. --
Starke Telegraph
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Don't do it, Governor Broward, If
you are thinking of calling an extra
session of the Legislature for any pur-
pose whatever. Live Oak Democrat
A street runner here yesterday gives it
out that he inteeds TO do IT !" and as
sure as.you exist he will live to REGRET
IT.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
FOR CONGRESS.

Friends of Hon. j. F. C. Griggs are
urging him to enter the Congressional
race, and a notice appears in another
column Of this paper requesting that
his friends and well wishers assemble
at the armory Wednesday evening Of
next week 10 talk over the situation.
Mr.. GrigRH has many friends In the
third Congressional district who would
be glad II he would make announce
ment Of his candidacy. They think he
would be winner. -Apalachicola
Times
The above is almost an assurance
that Hon. J. F. C. Griggs, will enter
the race for congress in this, the Third
Congressional district, and means that
there will probably be four candidates,
Hons. w. b. Lamar, ]. Walker Keho,
jefferson d. Stephens and the last TO
announce, Hon, j. F. G. Griggs, and II
Ia hard to speculate at this stage Of the
game, who will be the strongest; some
claiming Mr.. Keno will make the best
run, while others claim that Mr.. Grlggs
will win out easily, and yet, Il may be,
that with 80 many opponenta, Mr.. La
mar may 60 in again by ''the skin Of
his teeth" Il means some lively times
in the Third Congressional district, and
don't you forget Il.
~~~~~@~~~N~~~s~----~~s
The best politician IN Florida is q
woman. OcAla Banner. Be more def
mite, please. There are three or four
postmiStreSses In politics in this State.
Are you afraid to name your favorite.
Tampa Tribune.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
Baptist Church Bays HandsOme 10,


The Baptist Church in Tallahassee
has made Wonderful progress of late,
the credit of which is largely due to the
efforts of Rev. S. NJ Province, who,
during his long pastorate here, worked
strenuously for the upbuilding of his
congregation.
When Mr. Province took charge of
the Baptist Church at Tallahassee, he
found q little handful of people, the
large proportion of whom were poor
and without influence When he left,
the congregation was vastly increased
in numbers, the members were work
ing together tremendously, and the
financial condition was in good shape
The impetus then given has borne won
derful results, until now the church Is
one,of the most prosperous in the city
Il has just completed the purchase Of
the beautiful lot on the corner Of
Adams street and College avenue, on
which win be built a church costing in
the neighborhoOd of 5000 and q
handsome parsonage. Rev. j. B. Pruitt,
the present pastor, reports that they
hope to have the parsonage ready for
occupancy before winter, but thu
church viii not be commenced until
some time later.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Miss Jefferson Bell, who holds at
least two positions in Comptroller
Croom's department, and who corre-
spends for several newspapers and is
the leading woman politician in the
State, sent the following out in her
last weeks letters. "Hon. A. C..
Croom's friends have repeatedly urged
him to become a candidate for Gov
ernor, recognizing his strength Of mind
and character, but so far MIR. Groom
has declined to entertain the PROPOSE
ton. ."
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

The temperance people of Florida
will be pleased TO welcome L'Engle's
Sun into the ranks of newspapers
which will fight TO drive the whisky
traffic from Florida, and he has come
out on the prohibition side in frank,
manly editorial, which The True Demo
crat takes great pleasure in reproduc-
ing. Now, no whisky house can secure
advertising space in Tallahassee news
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Ss-Whisky advertisements are not accepted
and inserted IN this Newspaper ut any price or
under any conditions or circumstances. Not q
single one has ever appeared IN IT,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

There is that maketh himself rich,
yet hath nothing; there is that maketh
himself poor, yet have great riches. -
Proverbs, 13-7-Tallahassee True Dem
ocrat. You didn't happen to get its
name, did you, brother?-Tampa Tri-
bune. =" ASK Mr.. Foster,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

The Ocala Banner arouses public GU
riosity by saying that 1.-THE best poll
tIcian in Florida is a woman. Name
her. Live Oak Democrat.
Easy Since Miss Jefferson Bell, of
the Comptroller's Office, in Tallahassee.
is she who deals largely in political af-
fairs
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

During past years there has been
much said about the development of
South Florida. But now the attention
of the people Is being attracted
10 Middle and West Florida. At pre-
sent there is more money being invested
In three Of the counties of Middle Flor
ida than there Is in ali Of South Flor
ida combined, excepting Marlborough
county. The growing of tobacco Is
great industry in Middle Florida, but
there are other great industries there.
49, Fernandina Record.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Mr.. Fitzgerald, inspector of prisons
and jails In the State, and an old news
paper man, formerly with the ITALIA
hassee Sun, was In the city over Sun
day, going on 10 Manatee Monday
morning. He said IF anybody should
ask you, tell them that the Peter o,
knight and Wallace +. Stovall tele-
grams are genuine saw every one OF
them" Now, will they be good over
At Tampaf-St. Petersburg lndepend-
ent.
So Mr.. Fits, has secured q plum from
the Shaking Of the Old Plum Tree"
has he2 II will be seen that he ls the
Governors inspector Of prisons and
jails. Well, we would just a. leave he
should be on the state's pay roll as we
would at seeing any other practical
printer secure job, and extend con-
gratulations,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16

Fourteen pages Of interesting reading
matter again this week. Read it all.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-10
INSTITUTE NOTES

Presiding Elder Hubbard was very much
elated over the success of the Institute
Rev. Redd of Great F alls was always in
evidence, and had to be shown.
Mrs. Sarah Walker OF Anaconda was a
wo representative of her Literary Society
Mrs. Galliard Of Havre. though young in
the cause, is great work er for the Church.
The Misses Robinson, of Great Falls,
taking after the go ahead spirit of the senior
their mother, are a fine example Of young
womanhood and what can be accomplished
if cns tries.
Miss Carrie Dorsey's paper on the helpful
ness Of the choir to the Church was highly
creditable indeed, and we shall endeavor t,
publish the same in later issue.
Mrs. Rev. Redd was an enthusiastic dele
gate, and in her position as Secre tary hac
more than her share Of work.
Rev. Osborne and the Church are to be
congratulated for the splendid manner il
which they have taken care of the Conven
ton and entertained the visitors.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-10

with several of his favorite selec-
tons.
Miss Fanny Fitzgerald, who has
only recently demonstrated such
rare ability as an elocutionist, will
render, true to life, one or more of
Paul Lawrence Dunbar's rhymes.
]. l.. Ellis, playwright and COM
edian, will butt on one of his own
creations in the blackface.
Miss Mamie Walton will preside
at the piano.
Miss F. Fitzgerald will have
charge of the refreshments, and
Miss Helen Anderson has charge
of the ticket sales, and who is it
but will say that this concert will
be the greatest musical event ever
given by our people in the State of
Montana7
All of the above talent have
kindly donated their services on
this occasion to aid and assist an
enterprise that stands for the race
and it is the aim of the manage
ment to fill the Electric Hall to its
full capacity on this occasion, and
to that end we want to sell 500
tickets in advance.
Tickets are on sale now at this
office, or may be procured from
Miss Helen Anderson, or Miss
Fitzgerald.
We shall place them on sale in
different places throughout the
city.
We are only able at this time to
in a general way give out our pro-
gram at this time. In our next
issne we will give our program
complete. The same will be un-
der the direction of Mrs. c. @.
Matthews.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-10
PEACE !!
pRoSPERITYl!
UNIONlll
Dolng Something.

W, are in receipt of a COM
..,,;c,tion from Mr.. J. Richards.
i matter at the Montana Hotel
/. Anaconda. lie gives an opto-
-. view of the status of our
koOle in that city, and says that
.,o sli lines there is a decided
.Dorovement, and that they are
saking an effort to Do SOMETHING
We are glad that these condi-
.ou, maintain, and that we have
..mbers of our race who note the
Ame and are striving for a higher
sti,enship. We appreciate very
huch the invitation of the citizens
4 Anaconda, extended through
h. Richards to visit their city as
heir guest, and we shall certainly
krangs cur business so as to be
sith the good people in Anaconda
srly next month.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-10

THE Slaves Return" a typical
Southern play, put on at st. James
A. M. E. Church last Thursday even
ing by ]. L. Ellis, and his superb COM
uauy of picked talent was an unqual-
ified success.
The play itself, while lacking the
essentials of any well-defned plot
served as a vehicle to bring out some
very clever talent.
The leading part, Uncle Eph' as
sumed by Mr.. Ellis, was good; Ward
Cole as Aunt Chloe was all that could
he desired. A new comedian was
manufactured in the person of c. A.
Johnson, whose long, gaunt, and awk-
ward stature was veritably second
Rert williams. Joe Clark would GER
tainly make a good slave driver, and
Mrs. Ford as Beulah Davis was good.
They were all ably assisted by the
plantation girls, Vera Simmons, Re-
beckah Palmer, Pearl Palmer, jose
phine Ellis, and Mamie Ingram. The
specialties were superb Little Helen
Marie Holmes, who sang THE Moon
Has His Eyes On You," and according
to her age she would make many older
embryo actors turn green with envy
and the duet by Miss Vera Simmons
and J. Berni Barbour, which was en-
Enthusiastically received.
The mixed quartette, consisting OF
Pearl Palmer, Julia Young, Gus Ma
son and Ward Cole was the hit of the
evening, the singing of Mrs. julia
Young was especially good, They
we're compelled to respond to an en-
core.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-10
Ministers Institute and Young
Peoples Meeting =

Montana henceforth will take no back
seat in the march of progress for any Of the
other Western States. On last Wednesday
there assembled in this city a meeting which
in years to come will be long remembered,
and its Accomplishment of good for the race
and citizenship will be a potent influence
and an encouragement for greater efforts all
along the line. The Convention organized
by the election of the following officers. Rev
l.. n Hubbard Of Denver, President; w
T. Osborne Of Helena, tst Nice-President;
Mrs. NJ. Robinson, Great Falls, I'd Vice
President; Mrs. J. H. c, Redd, Great Falls
Secretary; Mrs. w. T, Osborne, Helena
Recording Secretary; Mrs. A. NaPPer, Hell
ena, Treasurer.
The morning session was devoted to rout-
inc work. The afternoon session was taken
up with the reading and discussion of papers
The evening session was devoted to re-
ception to the visitors. Addresses of well
come were delivered by ]. B. Bass on behalf
of the citizens, Mrs. c. C. Matthews on be-
half Of the Literary, Mrs. f. Baker on be-
half Of the Church. and Mrs. S. Ford on
behalf of the Sabbath School. They were
all delivered in happy vein, as also were
the responses on behalf of the visitors, by
Rev.H.C. Redd and Rev. w. T. Osborne.
Miss Fanny Fitzgerald volunteered reeita-
ton. and was encored time and again.
Thursday was devoted to routine work,
and in the evening play, "The Slaves Re-
turn. !" was put on for the visitors. Friday
was a sort of day for the entertainment ol
the visitors, and chaperoned by M. o. J
Arnett and A. Leatherbury, they were shown
over the CITY. The Convention closed Fri
dav night with a grand Love Feast, and all
ioiped in saying that aside from the work ac'
eomplished that they had the time OF then
lives.
The following delegates were IN attend
anee: From An aconda Rev. L. M. Bakel
and Mrs. Sarah Walker, Great Falls, Grace
Smith. LYDIA Robinson, Matte Robinson
Willie Robinson, Arthur Williams, Rev. anc
Mrs. 81. {. Redd, Havre, Mrs. Anna Oil
lard. Helena, Rev. w. T. and Mrs. Us
borne. A. Dorsey, A. Napper, Sarah Ford
Robt. Brown. Ruth Hooper, Willie Donneii
Cbas Cole, Arthur Ford, Carrie Dorsey
Car,oua Ford. Mrs. c. G. Matthews ah'
Mrs. Z. Baker.
M. o. ]. Arnett and A. Leatherbury
Honorary Members.
IT was voted to hold the next Annual Con
vention at Anaconda. All left saying ina
Helena outdid herself as an entertainer
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-10
THE SLAVES RETURN DRAINS A PACKED
HOUSE AT ST. JAMES A. N. {. CHURCH

Mrs. Mamie Ingram sang beauti-
fully a solo which pleased the large
audience.
Those who took part in this produc-
tion are entitled to much credit for
producing such creditable perform
ance.
Especial credit should be given j, l.
Ellis for his untiring efforts in get
ting up this production, and his labor
in putting up a stage with electrical
effect and scenery, etc; also to Mr..
Ed Glenn, who 80 ably assisted him.