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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

fact of its American origin and charac-
teristics, both in its ritual and form of
government. IL initiates no religious
rites, bat is not antsgonistic to any re-
ligion and adjunct TO all
''ln short, the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks today is the de-
velopment of secret organizations di-
vested of mummery and in line with
the principles of the electric age in
which it lives, being modern without
cynicism and progressive without icon
iclabm, broad and liberal, believing
that IL is the duty of man TO help his
fellow and leaving it's benevolence only
known TO those upon whom it is be.
slowed. F"
In future issue we will give a write
up Of our local Elks. This popular or
ganlzation is composed of some of our
very best young men, and is doing good
in this community. The editor of this
newspaper is indebted to Captain Lewis
n. Lively for full set Of the daily pa
pers, which in his thoughtfulness he
kept and brought home with him for us.
To be thought of by friend like him,
while abroad enjoying an occasion like
the Elks gathering at Philadelphia, is
truly TO be appreciated, and means the
value of true friend.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
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DiAFrheaa Remedy CareA Hin.

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II IL with pleasure that ] give you
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and bowels. / had an awful time, and
had it not been for the use Of Chamber
lain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy could not have possibly lived
but a few hours longer, but thanks 70
this remedy am now strong and we'll.
have written the above through sim
pie gratitude, and shall always speak
a good word for this remedy sam II.
GwIN, Concord, Ga. For sale by ITALIA
hassee Drug Co.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
Benevolent and Protective Order Of
ElkS.

In view of the immense ovation given
TO the Order of Elks recently in the
City of Brotherly Love, perhaps little
sketch of the organization will interest
the readers of The True Democrat.
The order originated, according to
the Philadelphia Record, in New York
City, at 1888 Elm street, among some of
the boarders at the house Of a Mrs.
Geisner, who met in her attic one night
in each week, to make might of it. "
The meetings, however, became so dis
orderly that the woman forbade their
continuance. The Free and Easies,
as they then called themselves, moved
into other quarters, and extended their
membership and scope of entertain
ment From this beginning was grad
ual!y evolved club, with constitution
and bylaws, which closely resembled
the Order Of Buffaloes in England, an
organization composed of music hall
performers. This club took the name
of Elks February Is, 1868.
The first person TO take upon, himself
the obligation of membership was VIM.
Lloyd Bowron, who was one of the rep
resentatives Of the New York Lodge at
the late Grand Lodge session held in
Philadelphia
In 1870 the Elks began to take steps
toward the establishment of a grand
lodge competent to give a charter TO
subordinate lodges throughout the
country. An act Of the New York Leg
islature in 1871 Incorporated the Grand
Lodge Of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, which act was subse-
quently signed by the then Governor,
John 7. Hoffman.
The growth of this order has been
phenomenal. there now being about
! ,O75 lodges, with q total membership
of about 275, 900, Of every type and con-
dition of society. As the name indi-
Gates, IL is partly benevolent order,
extending a helping hand not only to its
members, hut To outsiders as well, with
/ q large-hearted charity that is highly
/ commendable. IL is not a secret so
ciety, only in providing for the needs
Of it's membership without making
known the names Of the recipients of
its bounty
The Record gives the following as
/ the qualifications for membership and
the aims Of the organization as 1t now
exists;
Qualifications for pembership re-
quire the applicant 70 be white male
citizen Of the United States, Of the age
OF II years or more, and OF good moral
reputation in the community. He must
have resided within the jurisdiction Of
the lodge TO which he applies for a pc
Rod Of at least six months prio- to his
application, so that the making Of q
member from chance acquaintance is
almost unknown.
! The order endeavOrs TO teach not
only the highest moral education, but
to ineulcate patriotism and devotion 70
country and home in It's tenets, Every
Elk lodge uses as - cover TO its altar
the stars and stripes, and no etfcrt is
spared 20 impress upon candidates the
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
Advance in Meats.

Beginning Monday, August 5th, prices
on meats will be advanced as follows /:
Round and Loin Steak, Is cents
straight ; Liver, 12b cents per pound ;
Tongues, Is to 20 cents each Brains,
Is cents. l.. E. Bachelor, F. E. Minis,
r. G. Terrell, John Burkhardt, Dealers
at Market. 23-2t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
Cleaning and PRESSING.

My cleaning and pressing business is
now carried on in the upstairs part of
the Constantine building, nearly OppGG.
lines of fine tailoring "made-to.measure
garments for men" on display
Aft w. II. FREELAND.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

P. T Nicholson's handsome stock of
Hand Painted China, Silver, Cut Glass
and various other novelties. are not re-
served specially for the seeker of we'd
ding gifts, but are offered TO all would
be purchasers of elegant and necess airy
articles for the home. %.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

To make certain that all communica-
tons and correspondence go in the news
paper, they should come TO the office
WEDNESDAY.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
K. G. DUNE, SecretarY.
Subecribe ID NE Trle Democrat.

Subscrlbe 70 The True Democrat.
If Sam Jones were alive he would
doubtless rejoice over the blow Georgia
has given John Barleycorn. Miami
Metropolis.
Is il not reasonable to suppose that
with the angels" he row rejoicSs
over such victories? Sam Jones laid up
treasures in heaven, and the good seed
he sowed here below continue to bring
fruit.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

Now watch somebody say, Don't
Do 1t, Mr.. Attorney General. y Pensa-
cola Evening News. But the Adjutant-
General Odd Do 1t. sir.ree
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
NOTICE.

ITO ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN;
Moths IN hereby given that IN accordance
with section "a chapter $685. Laws Of the State Of
FLORIDA the Board Of County Commissioners Of
Leon county Florida. win meet with the county
assessor Of taxes Of said county, AZ the Office Of
the clerk Of the Circuit Court At the county court
house IN the city Of Tallahassee. Florida. on Mon
day. the fifth day Of August 4. ID. 1907. ~ 10
ocloek q m, and remain IN session - long there
after a. IL necessary. for the purpose Of hearing
complaints and resolving testimony a. 60 the
value Of any property, real o. perUonal, ~ fixed
By the said county Assessor Of taxes, and Of per-
roll q sid county for the year A. d. 1907.
r G. SIXTH.
Chairman Board County Commissioner, Leon
county. Florida.
Attest
tsEAL1 HsNnY T. FELKEt-
Clerk Hoard County Commissioner, Leon county.
jSs iStA isO1. n-st
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
Notice Of intention to AppB for Letters
Patent.
Patent.

Notice IL hereby given that the undersigned
will apply TO Hon. N. b. Broward, Governor Of
Florida, at Tallahassee on the ninth day of Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1907 for Letters Patent incorporat-
ing the "Gwynn Tobacco Company" under the
following proposed charter, the original Of which
Of Florida
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
WAntad 10 Rent.

A modern residence, six or seven
rooms, from September /, by perma-
nent tenant. Address Permanet, Box
408, Tallahassee. 20-tf
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
WAnted.

The loan of two hundred dollars, on
Monroe street property. Address Box
220 Tallahassee. 11-2t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
For Sale I

A fine Jersey COW and calf, just fresh.
$Price SOS 90. Apply to Mrs. N. Taylor,
Box Ia, Tallahassee, Fla. 24-tf
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

Hseek not TO force a brothers. fear,
nor draw from woman's eye a tear"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

The City Council held an important
meeting last night, and full proceed
ings will appear in this paper next
week
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

wise that we have been trying for some
time 10 get a piledriver 10 do the neeeS-
sary work on this trestle. We have at
last succeeded IN securing one and hope
TO commence work driving piles at that
point the early part Of next week, II
possible, Tuesday or Wednesday. Yours
truly.
J. c. O'DELL, General Manager.
BAINBRIDGE, GA, Aug. 5, 1907.
Mr.. r. Hudson Burr. Chairman Of the
Railroad Commissioners, Tallahassee,
Fla.
Dear Sir: With further reference TO
yOur letter under date of End. concern
ing the condition of Ocklocknee trestle,
wish TO advise that we have succeeded
in securing a piledriver which is now
enroute, and have been for some time
assembling the necessary timber TO re-
pair this trestle.
IL Is our intention to drive the piles
twelve feet from center TO center, MAX
ing stringers twenty-five feet long.
This, with new timber throughout,
should make the trestle perfectly safe
to carry any trffic we will have to car
ry over IL.
We have been trying for the past
four or FIVE months TO secure piledriv-
er ana Only succeeded III SeIIlnB one
the last few days; otherwise, the tres
tl@would have been repaired before
thie Trusting that this will be salts
factory, am Yours very truly,
J. G. 0'DELL, Ganeral manager.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
To the Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Railroad Company:
You are hereby notified that our in
specting engineer has reported to US
that your trestle over the Ocklocknee
river, near Mcintyre, on the line OF
your railroad in the State Of Florida, Is
in bad condition and in need OF imme-
date repair, and that we, the said Rail-
road Commissioners, will meet on Mon
day, August IL, 1907, at O'Clock p, M,
in our Office in the city of Tallahassee,
Fla, to, consider and take action on the
condition of said trestle, at which time
and place you shall have an Opportuni-
ty TO be heard in the premises.
Done and ordered by the Railroad
Commission Of the State of Florida, in
session at their office aforesaid, this
9Th day Of August, A. d. 1907.
X. HUDSON BURR, Chairman.
Attest.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

Stnte Of FI9rida,
County Of Leon.
Before me; the undersigned authority. person
a!S appeared y. G. Gilmore, G. b. Gwynn, a. III.
Swynh =; n Phillips and c. l. Davis 10 me well
hnoWn. Nho. being duly sworn. severally say that
ssneg steneo tne foregoing instrument Of writing
Tor the purposes named thrrein
10 witness whereof hereunto set nv hand ana
OHeiAi seal this sixth day Of August, A. d. 1907.
NELLIE r. BhAgETT
Notary Public State Of Floridn
Ny commission expires AuE. 8 1911 PAST
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

White boy about Is years old, who Is
willing 20 work, for Laundry Wagon.
Apply Tallahassee Steam Laundry Sat
urday. &-tf
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
Davis 100 per cent
Pure Paint

and secure beautiful and lasting job
costing you less money?
Davis 100 per cent Pnre Paint will
stand the test OF the most rigid Pure
Paint Laws.
For sale by
THE TALLAHASSEE HARDWARE
COMPANY.
Tallahassee, Florida z
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
For SAla ChaAni

A one and One.half horse power Gas
oline Engine for sale at a bargain at
this Office. 2S-f
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09
What's the Use

spending your good money for adulter-
ated paint, and having to repaint in a
year or two, when you can buy
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

Print with your home printer always.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

Mr.. Il, Hudson Burr, Chairman Rail-
road Commissioners, State Of Flori-
da, Tallahassee, Fla.
Dear Sir, Replying 70 your favor Of
August 3rd, with reference 70 the con
dition of the trestle over the OclOckO-
nee river near Mcintyre. Beg 70 adj
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

The name Of the corporation shall be the
'Gwynn Tobacco Company" Its business shall
be conducted in the State Of Florida, the other
States Of the United States. and all foreign coun-
tries, wherever necessary It's principal Office shall
be in Tallahassee Florida.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

COMPANY"
The undersigned hereby associate themselves
together for the purpose of becoming ineorpo-
rated and forming a corporation under the laws
of the State of Florida, with the following pro-
posed charter:
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-09

The amount Of the capital stock shall be fifty
thousand dollars, to be divided into one hundred
shares Of five hundred dollars each, ten per cent
Of which shall be subscribed and paid for before
the company shall transact any business. Any
OF said capital stock may be used in the purchase
Of real and personal property, or in payment OF
labor, at a Just valuation TO be fixed by the Board
OF Directors at a meeting TO be called for said
purpose.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-03-12
THE MOUNT HOLLY NEWS
TUESDAY, MARCH II, 1907.
Words of Praise

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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-03-12
TOILETS OF ANTS.
Combs, Brushes, Sponses and Soap
Used In Making Them,

Used In Making Them.
''Ants have fine and coarse combs
sponges, hairbrushes and soap. The,
are remarkably clean"
The speaker was a nature student
He bent over the artificial ants nest
or formicary, that stood on his tabl,
under glass.
Watch this lady making her toilet,
he said. 'She won't mind"
The little black ant seemed to b.
carefully tying and untying knots IL
herself. The small black body twisted
and turned. The tough little blacl
limbs darted through the air.
That is her fine tooth comb she Ii
using now" explained the student. "I-
is affixed to the tibia Of the foreleg. Il
has short handle, a stiff back and
sixty-iye fine teeth. Nothing can es
cape It,
Now she Is sponging her back Yes
the tongue is her sponge, the fat sur
face of the tongue. The tongues edges
are her brush. They are equipped with
hemispherical bosses-short, stiff. blunt
bristles. See her brushing her left fore
leg with 1t. Doesn't 1t work admirably
Now she is combing the hairy un-
derpart of her body with her coarse
comb. 1t is attached to the tarsus and
has forty-five coarse teeth, an excel
lent instrument for rough work.
'She is giving her legs q good SOAP
bath now. She draws them vou sosa
through her mandibles. or upper jaws.
The mandibles are serrated, and they
secrete a fluid that is quite like soap
suds. superb toilet lotion which
cleanses the skin and makes the haii
brilliant and supple.
Brushes, combs, toilet lotions, SOAP
and sponges-nature has given them all
to the little black ant"-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-03-12
THE HUMAN BRAIN.
II Neither Originates Word Nor
Forms a Notion

II Neither Originates Word Nor
Forms a Notion.
Those physiological and surgical
facts which show that brain matter
has itself no capacity for thought are
of such recent discovery that only
relatively small number Of persons
mostly specialists the least idea
that the brain neither originates a
word nor forms notion. Anatomy
and physiology alike indicate that the
brain is never other than the instru-
ment of what-in the present state of
science-must be called the personal
iy." The personality is as different
from, as separate from, the brain as
the violinist is separate from his VIC
lin. 1t is not brain which makes man.
Man makes one of his brain hemi-
spheres human by his own labor. If
human personality entered young
chimpanZee's brain-where, by the
cerebral convolutions-that ape could
then grow into a true inventor or phil
losopher, for 1t is the great man who
makes the great brain and not the
great brain which makes the great
man. This is another way of saying
that we can make our own brains-so
far as special functions or aptitudes
are concerned. Human brain matter
does not become human in its powers,
indeed, until the personality within
takes it in hand to fashion 1t.
What is the che himself" which thus
takes the mechanism known as the
brain and uses 1t for thought purpose
as telegrapher would use ticker and
series of wires for the transmission
of messages? In the present state of
anatomy and Of pathology, replies DR..
Thomson, in effect, we have here the
greatest mystery connected with the
conscious personality. We know that
the conscious PERSONAL---VERY. whatever
one pleases to call it-has a material
organ to think with. The conscious
personality does the thinking The
material organ is the instrument of
thought, and that material organ exists
in two symmetrical halves, 1t is only
ope-half of this organ, however which
can be used for speech or for recogniz-
ing or knowing anything which is ell
Their seen or heard or touched-in the
sense of the touch which is educated.
All acquired human endowments
therefore are acquired by modification
Of the material comprising the speak
Ing half of the brain. This speaking
half of the brain did not originally have
@ single one of these great functions
not a single place in 1t for them, any
more than its fellow hemisphere has
to the end of its life They are all
| stamped, as 1t were, each in It's re
spective place in the speaking hem
isphere, by single creative agency
All words and all knowledge are put
| in the brain and arranged there fol
use, like so many books on their brain
shelves by the brains librarian. Where
he goes when he locks this library
up and leaves for the nlght-in sleep
we do not know. But one thing Is Ger
tain-not one of the books made Itself
or put itself where 1t properly is
| Current Literature
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-03-12


The person who became famous in
the annals of America as 1.-THE Man
With the Branded Hand" was a Cap
tain Jonathan Walker. He was born
at Harwick, Mass, in 1899 and died at
Lake Harbor, Mich, on April 20, 1873
On June %, 1874, he attempted to steal
seven slaves from the coast of Florida,
the intention being to take them to
Nassau, in the British island of New
Providence. When only short dis
lance out, he was overtaken and cap
tured by the sloop Catherine and taken
back to Key West At that place he
was kept in jail until he could be re-
moved to Pensacola, where a new trial
was given. He was sentenced to prison
and chained by a chain and ring bolt.
He was kept for some time imprisoned
In that manner, OF until the time ar
rived to carry out a further sentence,
which read as follows: Zone hour in
the pillory, pelted with unmerchanta-
bic eggs; one year in prison for each
slave stolen; 5000 in money for each
slave and all costs and to be branded
upon the right hand with the letters
$. s. slave stealer) by redhot brand
ing iron" That he lived through all
this is attested by the fact that 1t was
In 1873 that he died.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-03-12
women VINO VICAR wan.


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