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Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30
UNCONSTITUTIONAL


Judge Charles Swayne, of the
United States Court, recently de-
clared the Florida tax laws, SO far
rs they related to real estate. un-
constitutional. Governor Broward,
as a result of the decision, SUBJ
mitted the following message on
the subject to the Legislature:
"A serious defect in the assess
ment laws of our State has just
come to my notice. Section 522
of the General Statutes provides
that the tax assessor shall assess
the lands at their full cash value,
making no provision for the tax
payer to be heard. &
There was once a provision in
the law giving the taxpayer an op-
portunity to complain to the board
of county commissioners Of the
value fixed upon his real estate by
the assessor and have such assess
ment reviewed; but that provision
was omitted in the revision which
resulted in our present complica-
ton of the General Statutes.
Judge Swayne has very recently
declared our assessment laws un-
constitutional, so far as real estate
is concerned, because of this de-
feet, and it seems to ne that not
only the Constitution of the United
States but also equity and sound
reason bear out the decision.
Il therefore most respectfully
recommend that your honorable
badly so amend the law as to remedy
this defect, and THAT such amend.
ment be perfected with all possible
dispatch"
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30


The famous iron crown OF Lom-
hardy was of gold and precious
stones set in q thin ring OF iron
which was believed to have been
formed from nail Of Christ's cross
1t was made by order of the queen
Of the Longobards in 591 and pre-
sented to her husband. With TINS
crown Charlemagne was crowned
and after him all the emperors VINO
were kings of Lombardy. 1t wa:
this same crown that Napoleon pr
on his head Mt Milan on Ma -
1905, exclaimins as he did 80; >"
has given it to me. Wo" '"
who touches it"'
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30
Was Well Rendered.

The Little Tycoon" presented
in this city Friday last by Bruins
wick local talent, was the most
successful theatrical event of the
season, every participant fal!tlessly
sustaining his or her part. They
were greeted by large audience.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30
a Sfanifloant Prayer.

MAY the Lord help you make
Bucklen's Arnica Salve known to
ALL" writes ]. G. jenkins, of
Cape! Hill, N. c. Itsqnickly took
the pain out of a felon for me and
cured it in a wonderfully short
time" Best on earth for sores,
burns and wounds. 25c. at ].
George Suhrer's drug store.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30
At J. & T. Kydd's Great
Sale of White Goods Mon
day only, Csc values for
Tic yd.


April Ist, batteau boat about
IS feet long, painted white, red ON
bottom; pair rowlocks and one oar.
Owner can have same by paying
cost of advertising and care. Ap-
ply to l. H. Williams at county
road bridge.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

Artistic metal beds. Graceful
shapes, beautiful colorings. hand
Some finishes, characterize the line
of beds we carry. w. J.NoHNAN.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

Picture frames. A full line of
beautiful mouldings at my store
Frames made to order and the work
we'll done. W.JLoHmAN.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

The salvation Band will remain
in the city over Saturday and Sun
Gay, and solicit the support OF all
Christians in Fernandina.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

Buy your flowers for your best girl
for tonight S entertainment of Gus.
Gottschlich. the florist. on Ash
street, next to Globe saloon.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

At a meeting of Amelia Lodge.
F. g. A. NJ, held Monday evening
the following resolutions we're ad-
opted:
To the Master, Wardens, and
members of Amelia Lodge, AZ. F.
g. 4. M.
Our beloved brother. Warren
Fletcher Scott, was born August
LIST, 1912, in Oswego county. N. Y,
removed to Florida at the age of
ID years. where he has since re-
sided. He was made a mason in
the year 1869.
The grim reaper who "reaps the
bearded grain at a breath and the
flowers that grow between" rested
his pinions for one brief moment,
at the home of our brother, one
hour after high IL, May 25th. 1907,
releasing him from bodily pain and
transporting his spirit to Him who
gave it, to that Mansion above, and
whore all of us who knew Brother
Scott. believe he can render a
satisfactory account of all of life's
affairs given to his keeping, as
evidenced by his parting words,
1t is we'll with me" and will re-
ceive as his reward, the commenda-
ton of the Grand Master of the
Universe. We'll done thou good
and faithful servant"
WHEREAS, It has pleased the
Grand Master of the Universe to
take from us our beloved Brother,
and
WHEREAS. In his death Amelia
Lodge loses a most highly valued
member whose many virtues had
endeared him to us all; society q
good man and christian, and Nassau
county an efficient and faithful
officer.
Be it Resolved, That this lodge
be draped in mourning in token o.
our sorrow.
RESOLVED, That to the family o.
our deceased Brother, we extene
our heartfelt sympathy. trusting
that the Great Master of all MAY
console them in this hour of Their
affliction. and
Be it further Resolved, That I
copy of this resolution be spreac
upon the minutes of this lodge; tha'
. copy be forwarded to the Crane
Lodge; that a copy be Furnished
the widow of our deceased Brother
and . copy be furnished each of ou
city papers. with the request tina
it be published.
E Gc wi H,.: Committee.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

Inquire at Simmons book store
about Kindergarten in the home.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

Window glass, standard and size,
glass cut to order, at w. J. Lob
mans Second street. near Centre.
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30

One store room on Third street,
near Centre. Apply at this office
Nassau County leader. [volume] (Fernandina, Fla.) 1925-19??, 1907-05-30
PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD<
|.rreo Fletcher Scott Passed to Res
I Saturday Afteraooa.

The death of MIR. Warren NJ
Scott, which occurred at his noHss,
in this city about ! o'clock Satur-'
dsy afternoon last, removed from
this community one of its oldest
and most respected citizens.
Mr.. Scott had been in bad health
several months and for the past
two weeks his death was momen-
tarily expected
He was born in Oswego county,
y. Y, but came TO Florida when a
lad of Ia. He learned the print
ing business and was engaged at
his trade when the civil war started.
He was among the first to take up
arms for the defense of the land of
his adoption, and served with credit
throughout the memorable strug-
gle. When hostilities ended he
came to Fernandina and engaged
in merchandising, at which he was
quite successful, and later went
out of business to engage in farm
ing. which pursuit he ever after
wards followed. He served many
years as tax collector of. this
county, was postmaster at Fernan-
dina during Cleveland's administra-
ton and at the time of his death
was a member of the Board Of
County Commissioners, a member
of Nassau Camp, U. c. w.. and
one of the most prominent Masons
OF the state, being a member of the
Grand Chapter. Early in life he
connected himself with the Baptis,
church and died in that faith.
He married Miss Mary Vaughn
of this city, who with their sever
children, were present to comfort
him in his last moments.
A kind husband and father anG
q good citizen, the sorrow at hi.
death is not confined to the home
circle alone, but is shared by thu
community in general.
The funeral, which was conduct.
ed by Amelia Lodge of Masons, o.
which the deceased had been mas.
ter for nearly ten years. was beld
fsm, the First Baptist CHURCH a
b O'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev,
Mr.. Patterson officiating. Inter
ment was in Old Town cemetery
The pall-bearers were Messrs. T.
A. Hall. w. D. Gushing, J. G. Hise
W. A. Evans. G. E. Willis and H.
E. Clay. Peace to his ashes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

forms the apex of tnis triangle, which comprises about one-thirtieth part of the town. The wharfs burned are George and Branday and Malabre, Haggart, Lyons. solomons, De Merca do, Henriques and one. not both. of the Royal Mail Steam Packet company's wharfs.
 1.-The burned area is being cleared slowly owing to the indisposition of the population to labor at double the usual wages. There are few bodies still covered with ruins. The burials during the day comprise 343. The persons ad. mitted to hospital in Kingston total 40. excluding some sixty cases sent to Spanish Town from Kingston for treat ment.
 "The population generally is encamp cd on the Parade grounds. the race course and the open spaces. It is re- luctant to return 10 Its ruined houses during the fine weather.
 The usual provision shops are in the burned area. and there is consequently difficulty in buying provisions. I am arranging for sales temporarily and for the transfer of persons to the parishes. There was some pIlfering last night from deserted shops. The population Is wonderfully patient. but listless.
 Great assistance hns been given by Sir Alfred Jones, who converted the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

standing. but the postoffice and court house were in ruins. The government offices were unsafe for occupation. Government house was badly dam- aged. The Colonial bank was burned out, the Nova Scotia bank was heap of ruins. and the residence of General Marshall collapsed like pack of cards. Mrs. Marshall was dug out alive and but slightly injured. The Roman Cath ollc cathedral, the parish church and the Scotch, Wesleyan and Baptist churches had disappeared, and the the ater was destroyed.
 At Port Royal. at the entrance of Kingston harbor, one of the batteries sank, and a gunner was killed. The ships In the harbor were transformed into hospitals. The deck of the steam CT Port Kingston. which brought Sir Alfred Jones and his party to Jamaica. resembled a shambles. The cabins were fun of dead and dying. Dr. Ev. ans. the ships doctor. was busy per forming amputatlons from o'clock in the evening to o'clock the next morn ing.
 When Captain Young of the Royal Mall steamer Arno was killed. First Officer McCauley assumed command of the vessel and. seeing the fire spread
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

warehouses being instantly destroyed while the people were engaged in recre- ations or were attending to business.
 A dispatch from Holland bay says that the first earth shock at Kingston, which occurred at 3:35 p. m. Jan. IA, did all the damage. the subsequent lesser shocks having little effect. Fires spread in three directions. famed by a strong wind, and the firemen were handicapped owing to the absence of water. due to the breaking of pipes.
 The devastated region stretches from the wharfs in the southern part of the city to the race course in the north and to the custom house in the west to Fleet street east, containing all the principal stores. banks and government offices, all of which were wrecked. most of them being leveled to the ground.
 The damaged area comprises about a square mile. All the large ware houses in the lower part of the city were consumed, while not single house anywhere remained undamaged and the majority were unfit for habita- ton. All the piers are down with the exception of that of the Royal Mall Steam Packet company and that of the government railway.
 The Elder Dempster company's steam CT Port Kingston and the Admiral Sampson. belonging to the United Fruit company. are safe In Kingston harbor. The Port Kingston is being used as a hospital Lighters of the United Fruit company have been do ing good work in rescuing people who were pushed overheard from the wharf by the half maddened crowds seeking shelter from the flames. About 100 persons were saved In this way.
 The Myrtle Bank hotel. favorite re sort for Americans. Is completely raz- ed. and the large dry goods house of Nathan. Sherlock & Co. and all the other buildings in the vicinity have been consumed by the flames When the dispatch was filed the bodies Of many white persons who had been staying at the Myrtle Bank hotel were still beneath the wreckage. as 1t was impossible to secure workmen to search the debris At least forty white per sons were killed when the hotel fell
 A conservative estimate of the cas- uslfIes made by the police of Kingston places the number of killed at 1-2o- judging from the number of bodies d. ready discovered In the few buildings which have been examined This es- timafe. the correspondent adds. b He ly to be vefy IarEeiy increased when s tbsrough search b nade of the ureck- ed buiIAngl
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

The list of killed include Sir James Ferguson, NJ. F.. deputy chairman of the Royal Mail Steam Packet company of London: Captain T. Constantine. superintendent in Jamaica for the Royal Mail Steam Packet company: Captain Young. commander of the steamer Arno of the Royal Mall Steam Packet company's fleet; Captain La. mont, who was soon to be married to an American girl; Mir. Brannel. re- ported to have been killed in the Myr- tie Bank hotel: Dr. Robertson and wife. Charles Sherlock, well known merchant: A. NJ. Nathan. partner of Charles Sherlock in the firm of Nathan. Sherlock & Co.,: Bradley yerley of the family extensively interested fin sugar cultivation. two other members of the verley family, q. McN. Livingston. senior clerk in the audit office of the colonial government. which was locat- ed fin the treasury building on Harbor street: Dr. Menier. four Livingston children. reported to have been killed In the Myrtle Bank hotel: Dr. K. c. Gibb, Miss Lockett. killed In the Ja- maica club: Miss Sullivan and Edgar De Cordova. carriage and wagon maker.
 The missing are: ]. W. Middleton. Charles De Cordova. importing pro vision merchant: Edward De Cordova. brother of Charles. and a brother of Charles Sherlock, the merchant who was killed.
 The injured include Major W. H. Hardyman. seriously: Lieutenant Colo mel !. R. NJ. Dalrymple-Hay. Captain Marley. Lieutenant A. C. II. Dixon and Quartermaster s. H. Price. honor able lieutenant, all of the West India regiment: Mrs. $. II. Price. seriously: Mrs. Constantine. both legs broken: Mrs. A. A. weiderburn. wife of depu- ty police inspector. both legs broken; Mir tiodner of the Direct West India Cable company. severely. and Mrs. Marshall. wife of BrigadIer General I. W. A Marshall. C. E.. of the Jamai- ca command
 Sir Alfred Jones dispatch. received during the night. saying that every house in Kingston had been destroyed and that the city was a heap of smol- derinz ashes has awakened the British public to the extent of this blow to their favorfte colony. as Sir Alfred is among the most trustworthy figures in the commercial world Other delayed dispatches now Altering into business houses give Izcouic defails of the ter rible situation at Kingsfon- and ofhefs sdd to the vivid picture ef tle upbeav- al slowing the sppalIing ss1denneo q fhe earshquake. hoeelA. u1as and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
damage range from slo,OOo,ooO to s25,


 The Plum Point and Port Royal light houses are both at the bottom of the harbor. The navigation channel has materially changed, and in some places the depth of the harbor has been alter ed by from forty to sixty feet.
 1t is reported that the Hamburg. American steamer Prinz waldemar. which reached Kingston from New York on Jan. 5, Is ashore at Plum point.
 Tue earthquake came as a sudden oscillation. not iron, any particular d. rection, but up and down.
 Thousands of persons were on the streets of Kingston at the time. and great numbers of them were crushed. Many Americans in Kingston were killed and have been buried.
 Among the dead and injured are a number of prominent English persons. and almost every dispatch adds a new name to this list. Eight Americans are recorded to be missing. and it is said that many tourists undoubtedly were crushed by falling walls in the shop ping district.
 The American battleships Missouri and Indiana have reached the scene. and American officers and sailors are standing by to render every assistance in their power.
 A new horror is added to the situa- ton by reports that the city seems to be slowly sinking into the sea. The contour of the bottom of the harbor flas materially changed. and two light houses at the harbo- entrance are gone
 The ships In the har5or are crowded with injureI people. and the death list is being increased daily. Corpses lie in the streets or are being thrown into trenches.
 The fearsome extent of the appalling calamity that has visited the capital Of Jamaica has not yet been recorded to the outside world. and it is doubtful if even the people of Kingston themselves are yet aware of ihe full extent of the disaster that overwhelmed them last Monday afternoon.
 The colonial office has received a ca blegram from Sir Alexander svetten- ham. the governor Of Jamaica. which runs as follows:
 ''Continuing my previous telegram on the subject of the earthquake. the evil effects have been confined almost to three parishes of the island-nameiy. Kingston. Port Royal and St Andrew The fire at Kingston has practically ceased Only coal and rubbish are now burning The district h<1rned com prises q triangular area between the Parade gnrdens. the ses. Duke street qnl Pripces street IL usrsrh ss----h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

had begun sred, eAoills of people from Kingston set in. The people be- gan fleeing to the hllltops, ships and other places for safety. and many thou. sands are now camping in the open.
 Throughout the terrifying scenes Governor Swettenham acted in the most energetic manner. but the disas- ter is so great that the entire city will have to be rebuilt One unofficial es- timate places the loss at kingston at S25,OOO,OOO.
 A number of Assures in the earth have appeared. the street car tracks are out of shape. the rails are twisted, the water mains and the gas and cleo tric pipes and wires are in state of complete disorder. while the destruc- ton of the bonded warehouses fills the air with an overpowering odor of rum.
 Among the strange freaks of the earthquake was that the statue of the late Queen Victoria. in the center of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

CONSTANT SPRINGS HOTEL ing ashore. he steamed alongside the burning Royal Mail company's wbarves and there fought the fire all night long and saved one of the piers. Tn the meantime the decks of the Arno had become covered with burned and in- jured persons who were without . doctor to relieve their sufferings.
 Ashore the negro population was in an indescribable state of panic. men and women screaming and calling ou heaven to ssve them and holding re- Iigious g.fherinxs af which excifed ora- ton exhorted their ter1i1ed he.res ts repe1tnBce
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

HOSPITAL. KINGSTON. the city. was reversed. but it Is other wise intact.
 The Constnnt Springs hotel. . spa- cious building in St. Andrews, six miles from Kingston. an establishment much frequented by tourists. was de- stroyed. mainly by fire. Many dIstin- guished people were stopping there, including all the delegates to the West Indian agricultural conference. which was to have held its sessions at Kinrs- ton this week. sni Sir Alfred Jones. president of the Liverpoo. chamber of commerce. and . large party of die tinguished persons who arrived hero recently from England on the steamer Port Kingston in order |, study the agricultural coalitions of this isIand- The party includes many British peers and members of parliament
 The Hotel TIfchfeId is said to be the only prominent hotel In JamaIcz which has not sustained injuries.
 That portion of the town cf Psrt Royal uhtch snnk two cenfurSoB %
 -Hs.n c 1.eee cas(1ur susa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
THE RUINED CITY Kingston Reported to Bt
 Sinking h Sea. TWO LIGHTHOUSES TOPPlEOvfR Thousands. Homeless. Sleep In the
 Open Streets.
FIRST ACCURATE LIST OF VICTIMS

Death Roll Now Placed nt 1900 Souls.
 the Capital . Heap of Ruins and
 Flooded by Rising Water Fears
 Entertained That City May Slip Into
 Ocean-AlI wharfs Burned or Under
 Water Business Section Entirely
 wiped Out, With Estimated Loss
 of e25, ,ooo. GOO - Many Ensiish and
 Other Tourists Victims to Greatest
 Disaster That Has Ever Come to
 west Indian Islands.
 LONDON, Jan. 1S.-According 10 in formation received here. the Kingston horror is growing. Communication with the island is partially restored, and every message that comes through brings fresh details of the appalling catastrophe.
 The number of dead is placed vari- ously at from five to twelve hundred and the number of injured runs into the thousands. Ten thousand people are said to be homeless. The danger of famine has increased. and with it stalks the specter of pestilence.
 The shores of the hari,or of Kingston are reported 10 be sinking. and there is terror lest the ruined city slip into the sea The water in many places in ths harbor. it is reported. Is now a hun dred feet Every wharf not de sfroyed by fire Is said to have sunk Into the water or to have been rem 0ered worfhlese.
 The business section of the city has . yiRed out. and the estimates of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

steamer Port Kingston into q tem- porary hospital and refuge. by doctors and fremen from spanish Town and by the commander of the troops. who supplied men to assist in keeping order and to patrol
 The direct line cable Es broken three miles o6 the coast Both the telegrsp1 oGces arc buned--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

Fur Gloves.
 Fine Fur Gloves in Dog Skin and Muskrat were ~''VV Ultra Superior Dog Skin, Dyed Muskrat Natural Muskrat, Nutra, gems of their kind, were $5 now %4.VV Our Peerless Muskrat Nutras and Dog Skns the leaders, were $6. now $500 Fine Beaver Fur with Heavy Gauntlet, stand without peer, were SIP, now 5000 The Best that money can buy, were $13.50 now ....... ...... ...... ...... ... $lOOO Three Pairs of Ladies XXX Alaska Seal, SlO, now $lOOO
 Fur Lined
 Fine Mocha, Belgian Hare Lined, were 8, now $2.25 Fine Gray Squirrel lined Reindeer, always leaders, were $5 now $3.5O
 Fur Caps.
 Fine Grade Electric Seal and Muskrat Caps, were Superior Electric Seal stability finish and smooth ness show their reliability were $3. now $2.OO Electric Seal and Muskrat that all have brought $5, must be moved at ...... $S.5O Two xxx Alaska Sea were SIS, now ..... $12.OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

The Superb French Fimenet, Wafer Weight Hat, the richest of them all, were s3.5O. now $25O
 Derbies.
 Crackerjack Medium and Light Weights, were $2, now ..a...... .... $loO Our Grown Stiff Hats made the latest blocks and conforming in fashion to her latest decree, were $2.50, $175 Our De Lux Derby. the handsomest hat money can buy were $3 now . ..... ...... $25O
 UMBRELLAS
 Just the kind to stand the wear were $1, 70c Better ones at $1. .5O now ..... ....... $115 Crackeriacks at $2, now ...... ...... .. $14O Some at $2.5 50, now ...... ....... ....... $1.75 Some more at s3 now ..... ..... $2o5 More at ss. 50, now .... ...... ...... =. $25O Some at $4 now ........ ....... =. $500 Gems of Xmas Days, were $5 now .... .... $375
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

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