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The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-03-29
PLAYING CARDS,
Peeuliarities of Those Used by III.
Different Nations.

tons of foreign loot that I've seem
| recently" said a man ordinarily tn
" TO make the trip over the seas
,:2self. lis an assortment of playiu,
cards from various parts of the world
In every country the owner of tia
collection visited-and he went to
good many-picked up cards of local
manufacture and so representative of
the nation.
The Russian cards are perhaps the
most elaborate. The faces of the kings
and queens are different in each suit
indicating the racial elements that 90
to compose the empire.
ION the Greek cards classical heroes
and heroines are represented. Nestor.
for example, is the king Of hearts and
Orestes the knave Agamemnon is the
king of clubs, Hercules the Jack of
spades and Minos and Danae the king
and queen Of diamonds. The Greek
pack is rather a cheap one and scarce
ly does honor TO the celebrities Dor.
trayed.
''Cadiz is center for card manufac.
turing. The idea of the Spanish card.
maker seems to be to get as much color
on the cards as possible. The royal
robes are of unusual magnifcence
The clubs are big bludgeons in green
and red, and the knave OF clubs, gayly
caparisOned on a prancing horse, re-
minds you instantly of Jack the Giant
Killer. The spades are ugly little dag
gers, and for hearts and diamonds
there are disks and dice cups. The
cards in some of the Spanish packs are
very thin and have a capital spring.
The Madeira cards come from Lis.
bon. The figures are more convention
al in design than on the Spanish. The
ace cards are adorned with typical
Portuguese scenes.
"a popularity of the pack bought in
Constantinople is that the ace cards,
in addition to the single spade, dia-
mOnd, club or heart in the center Of
each, have diminutive aces at the up
per left hand and lower right hand
corners.
THE Italian face cards portray de-
cidedly gloomy personages. Each one
OF the face cards, by the way, carries
in small print the name and address OF
the maker. There are tiny packs, an
inch and a quarter by an inch and
three-Quarters in size, which can he
bought on the streets of Naples for
soldo. These resemble the Spanish
cards TO some extent, although the
royalties are more dignified.
Cairo is a great card emporium, and
Mousky street offers rich returns 10
the card hunter Fortune telling cards
must be in demand there, TO judge
from the samples l saw in the collec-
ton. The Cairo playing cards come
mostly from Germany. They are bril-
liant in their coloring. The aces carry
scenes from lands both west and east.
The gem of all the packs comes
from Switzerland. The cards are
small, one and three-quaTters by two
and half inches in size. and the back
design is the edelweiss. The kings,
queens and jacks are delightful studies
in Swiss costume, and the purchaser
certainly gets his moneys worth, for
each face card has two half figures
quite unlike. On the aces are Swiss
scenes and objects of interest, also two
to card, the subjects including the
Il
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-03-29
EXecutriX Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday
the 18th day Of May. 1871, shall make final
report ofmy accounts and vouchers as ey-
eeutriX OF the last Will and testament Of
Matilda Mann, deceased, and apply for my
discharge a such eXecutrix.
MARY HINES.
ExecutriE.
falhlAa' loFlda. NOV. sth, 1895. en-
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-03-29
Order For Publication.

In the Circuit Court. Eighth Judicial Cir
cult, Putnam County, Florida-in Chan
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-03-29
Order For Publication.

IN the Circuit Court. Eighth Judicial Cir
cult. Putnam County. Florida-In Chan
Gerry.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-03-29

Foreclosure
Of
Mortgage.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-03-29

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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
In a Fight For Traffic.

Tulsa, l. T.. June 10.-The Midland and the Frisco are now at the commencement of war tor control of passenger and freight traffic between Tulsa and the Glenn oil field that promises to be interesting. Recently the Midland Valley completed a spur from Jenks to the center of the oil field, establishing station konwn as "Glenpool." With the completion of tue spur came an hourly motor service between Tulsa and the field.
 Now comes the Frisco with an announcement that it will looE through the very heart of the held, starting from Sapulpa, aud will also establish an hourly mo tor service between Tulsa and ths field.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
FLED TO HIS DEATH.
Negro, Thinking He Had Killed Woman,
 Ran in Front of Engine.

Texarkana, June 9.-Will Dri- yer, a negro drayman, was run over bv an Iron Mountain switch engine at the College street cross ing about F o'clock last night and almost instantly killed. lie had been to call on a negro wo- man, Adele Harris, who lives near the railway tracks, and in the course of a quarrel which came up between them he drew razor and slashed her across the neck. This so frightened the woman that she fell to the floor in a swoon. Driver, thinking he had killed her, ran out ol the house and dashed across the railroad tracks in au effort 10 escape, out was caught by a passing switcn enoine and crushed. The wheels passed over his body at the waist I line cutting him literally in two The woman in the case IS not se- riousIy hurt.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
following to say regarding the

following to say regarding the death of G. c. Adkison:
 We, the friends of the family, regret deep in our hearts the death of c. c. Addison, whom we have known since boyhood. He always conducted himself as to make friends wherever he was, and he was loved by all his asso- ciates. It was heartreDding to see how his young friends tried to see who could most show re- spect for "Cleve," as they called him.
 His funeral was conducted by J. l.. Fisher, who made a talk that brought tears to many eyes. There was by far the largest at tendance ever seen at Owens chapel cemetery. The grave was decorated with choicest flowers.
 "The many friends extend their profound sympathy to the be- reaved father. mother, sister and brothers. May God assist them.
 Card of Thanks.
 We wish to exten6 to our many friends our heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown us in our hours of sorrow, in the death of our son and brother. We shall never forget those who continual- ly accompanied us to the train time and again 10 meet our loved one; we further extend our thanks 10 his young friends who met every night train. Many friends gave us great sympathy and we hope they will still remember us, as we will them, and should we never meet them again we hope 10 meet them all iu the beautiful city which IS made for all who nbey the rommand of our blessed Lord Father mother, brothelsl and sister.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
TRAVELLER BUMPS
 WILD FREIGHT CAR
A Broken Brake Chain Responsible for What Might Have Been a Bad Wreck But for Quick
 Work.

Quite a bad accident occurred in the north railway yards Sat- urday night when the Arkansas Traveller crashed into a runaway box car.
 The night switch crew was switching in the lower yards near the roundhousc and made flying switch with a box car loaded with merchandise, intending to set it in at the freight depot. The car was travelling at rapid rate and when the switchman in charge started to set the brakes opposite the eating house, tue brake chain broke, giving the car free headway on the main line. The Arkausas Traveller was due, and as the car, which had slowed uOWu tO SOllIC CAtNhtf PnSSSA WI the culvert at the end of the north yards, the Traveller rounded the curve. The switch engine made a run for the car and when the headlight of the Traveller was discovered stop signal was giv- en and fortunately the engineer on the Traveller had slowed down considerably when he struck tho car.
 The front end of the car was knocked out and the pilot and smokestack were severed from the Travellers engine.
 The fireman on the Traveller re- ceived few slight bruises from the jar add the passengers a gen eral shaking up.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
NOTHING TOO GOOD FOR MENA. Sales Made by the Cash Store Surpris,
 Travelling Men.

A few weeks ago B. 7. Adkis- son of the Cash Store bought large line of mattresses of high grade from representative of manufacturer. The salesman in- sisted that the goods ordered were of too high a class to have any sale in town of this size, that they would only sell in the large cities.
 However, Mir. Adkisson thought differently, aud he said today:
 II concluded that as people spent one-third of their time on their mattresses, they could ap- preciate the sanitary, comfortable kind in Mena as we'll as any where. I figured that I could sell this kind of goods at the same prices that Kansas City and St. Louis stores asked for them during their special sales" and make a fair profit.
 "The gooas came and about two weeks ago l inserted an ad Tn The Star telling something of one particularly good matterson at $8 50 as an experiment.. The re- suit has been more than satisfy ing and since that time the Cash Store has sold at least three of the high quality mattresses to one of the cheaper goods.
 That is evidence to me of two things: There is nothing toe good for the Mena trade, and that if mel chant has goods that the peopl. want aud advertises them in The Star, he will find ready sale for them.
 Mir. Addison says that his bus mess has been so good that he has had to largely replenish and | fill in the stock of furniture that he bought 10 carry the store through this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
THE IMPROVEMENTS
 IN JANSEN PARK
The Walks Are About Finished and Roadway Is Being Made Privet, Grass and Clover Doing We'll
 The Benefit.

A half hour in Janssen park is necessary to get fair idea of the amount of work that has been done since Father Gallag her be- gan its improvement few weeks ago.
 The gravel walks are practi- cally completed, but will demand some attention for a while. or until they become thoroughly packed, as until then the heavy rains wash them somewhat. The unusual rainfall of past weeks have been heavy handicap in many ways, but despite this the grass and clover is getting fair start. The privet is thriving and looks very pretty.
 The driveway is receiving att tention DOW, and this feature will be much enjoyed by those who wish to enjoy the pretty scene or show 1t to friends and visitors. h this connection, Lon Golf and his force of five or six men built several hundred feet of concrete curbing yesterday, giving a halt days time free to the work, there by saving the park fund neat sum. The curbing begins at the main entrance and extends to the point where the driveway branch es to left and right.
 Many people are now spending the hours of the evening iu the park and 1t will be appreciated more each day during the sum- mer.
 Let everybody help the good work by attending the benefit at the new electric theater tomorrow from 1 to 9.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
AFTER HOT SPRINGS MAYOR.
Baptists Resent the Charge That They
 Do Not Pay Certain Licenses

Hot Springs, June s. Because Mayor todd is alleged to have &C., cused the Baptists of harborinp a number of mem bers who cry out tor law enforcement and refuse to pay their veklcle taxes, a vote will be taken by the congregation Sunday on the question of with drawing an invitation which was accepted by the Southern Baptist convention at Norfolk last month to meet next year in Hot Springs, according to statement made by Rev. W. T. Amis, pastor of the church, and a reformer of state. wide prominence.
 The Baptists of the city, es- pecially of the First church, are up in arms over the mayors pub- llshed assertion, which was made yesterday, and which has not been denied. softened or with drawn by the mayor. An infiu. ential member of the official board said this afternoon that as the mayor was the city's repre- sentative and had publicly insult ed the Baptists of the city he didn't believe Hot Springs the proper place for 5000 of them to meet in the Southern convention in 1908.
 Rev. fIr. Amis sad tonight: 'I gave Mayor Jodd credit tor more common everyday horse sense than he shows by attacking most viciously and without foun- dation great church and her people, but nevertheless I hope DO action will be taken giving some other city the convention" ,"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
IORNADOES IN ILLINOIS
New Minden and West York Swept by Destructive Wind Storms
 Early Saturday.
SIX PERSONS KILLED AND MANY INJURED
In Addition to the Loss of Life and Destruction of Property Many Residents Were injured Duquoin Also Reports Storm Damage Amounting to $1oo,ooo.

Nashville. H., June 9.--A tornado swept over New Minden, seven miles north of this city Saturday morning killing four persons and injuring sey- eral A number of houses were de molished. The storm struck the northern portion of the town and most of the houses destroyed were country cottages. In the town the German Lutheran church was badly damaged, the steeple being blown down and the roof blown off The church bell was hurled through the large pipe organ below, badly damag- ing it. On the north side of the church the parochial school was de- molished. These buildings were prac- tically the only ones in the village proper that were damaged. From this point the tornado continued on and levelled about seven more farm houses. The Weihe house in which the four people were killed, was about the last house struck. It was completely demolished. The occu- pants were carried with the debris of the house into the adjacent fields.
 Physicians from this city and Hoyie- ton were hurried to the scene. Much livestock was killed. At Covington, considerable property damage was done but nobody was hurt. Eleven years ago New Minden was struck by tornado and four or five people killed and a score or more injured At that time the tornado demolished almost every building in the village. Terre Haute, Ind, June 9.--Meager details from West York. H., tell of a destructive tornado which visited the village of York, located on the Wabash river, southwest of this city, Friday night. Two persons lost their lives. The number of injured is placed at 30, but detailed list has not yet been secured
 A dispatch from West York Satur- day stated that owing to wires being down and bridges washed away, com munication with York was impossible. It was further stated that 40 or 50 houses had been. demolished. The tornado struck the village shortly after the supper hour and ragged for several minutes.
 Reports from points south of here in Indiana say that the storm was severe and several inches of rain followed doing big damage. At Farmeraburg and Sullivan, bridges
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13

Duquoin, Ill. June 9.-Duquoin and the west portion of Perry county was visited by a destructive tornado Fri day night. More than 100 houses were in the path of the storm and all were more or less damaged Fol lowing the wind was a heavy down pour of rain The property damage is thought to be more than S100,000. Several people were injured though none seriously
 A report was received Friday night from Marshall, H., that the storm also struck that town. doing much damage. Henry Rock and Mrs. Pink ston, living near Marshall, are re ported to have been killed. There was also much damage near Rich view, III.
 At Carlyle, H., the storm was not so severe Hailstones weighing ten ounces and measuring II inches Il circumference are reporteid to have fallen there.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
REV. JAS. ADKlSON LEAVES HERE
With Wife Goes to Make Home With
 Son in Territory.

Son in Territory.
 The Key. James Addison, who has for long years been local preacher of the NJ. E. Church, South, over district near Holly Springs, left Monday with his wife for Broken Arrow I. 1T. where hereafter they will make their home with A. J. Addison, son. Mir. Addison has farm east of Mena, but h.s children wish him to give it up and live more rest full life in his declining yea rs, and therefore he sold all his stock and household goods.
 Mrs. T. H. Weboer, a daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Addison, who accompanied the body of her brother, Grover c. Addison from New Mexico, where he was re gently killed in railroad wreck, to its last resting place at Owens chapel. as related in The Star last week, together with A. J Addison, accompanied the old folks to their new home. Mrs. Webber will go from Broken Ar row to her home in Santa Fe after visit with her relatives.
 The young man who was killed was 24 years of age and was soon to have been married 10 Miss Mildred Hamilton of Melrose, N. NJ. Besides the relatives above mentioned lie left three other brothers, w. .. Addison of Bro- ken Arrow and J NJ. Addison of Catoosa. |. T., and E. w. Ad- kison of Toyah. Tex.
 The bereaved family have many friends over this county who wish them well. A committee had the
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
The GraAe of GoldsmIth.


 That Oliver Goldsmith was buried in the churchyard of the Temple has been placed beyond doubt by the entry in the register But the stone on the north side of the Temple church. around which the enthusiasts of the Goldsmith club gather. has been placed on spot purely conjectural for the exact position of the grave has never been discovered. The real site was remembered as late as 1880 In that year the sexton, very aged man, who apparently was present at the burial, still venerated an elder tree. which, he said, marked the site of Gold smiths grave. This elder tree seems to have stood few feet south of the present stone, near the old vestryy- Westminster Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
BAD FLOOD AT FL RENO.
City Park Five Feet Under Water
 Railroad Bridge in Danger.

Fl Reno, Ok, June 10. -El Reno was visited by tornado and the city park was at one time five feet under water yesterday morning. The new Rock Island roundhouse was also inundated by several feet of water.
 No lives were lost or houses blown down, but damage to other property was extensive. One contracting firm lost several thou sand sacks of cement.
 It was feared for short time on the Western that their bridge over the North Canadian near El Reno had gone out,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
The charmIna Woman.

Of all the women born into an nn~ grateful and unappreciatiye world none can compare to the really charming one. We may admire the beauty and gaze In awe at the bluestocking, hug the dear things of our acquaintance" and thump the good sort" on the back. but in the presence of person. allty which charms us we remain in speechless and almost breathless fascination. Truly of every such woman can 1t be said which was said by St. simon of one of the most fas cinating women of his time. that she walks like goddess on the clouds --I. .1ncC nnue,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
Looks Like Special Session.

Little Rock, June l0.--lt is generally believed the opinion of Attorney General Kirby on the power of Auditor Moore to pay warrants to clerks and commit teemen engaged in the work ot cleaning up the proceedings ot lhe last legislature will be adverse 10 those interested.
 II so, strong effort will be made to call special session oi ,ne general assembly to pass a law authorizing the work.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
I.EGISLATURE MAY
 BE RECONVENED
Auditor Moore Questions Right to Pay Enrolling Clerks for Work Done After 20-Days' Limit Has
 Expired.

Little Rock, June o.-Auditor Avery E. Moore propounded a ouestion yesterday to Attorney General w. F. Kirby, on which be seeks a legal opinion, and ub;cb. should it be decided con- ,rary to tne legislative custom which has long prevailed, is liable, according to the opinion of many lawyers, 10 block all the wheels of the state government aud pave the way to raising the ouestion of the legality of the massage of many of the most im- nortant acts of the recent legisla- lure and possibly lead to an extra session.
 Auditor Moore wants to know if he is authorized by law to draw warrants for the pay of services of members of the committees of inc two houses engaged in com paring the proceedings of the respective houses as transcribed upon the journal after the 20-day limit.
 Should the opinion of the at. torney general be to the effect that he is unauthorized by law to draw thrse warrants, all work iu completing the journals must cease. unless the committees and clerical force of the two houses are willing to continue without pay. The journals of the Senate and house must remain i'll the possession of the secretary of the Senate and clerk of the house, respectively, until delivered to the secretary of state.
 With the exception of recording the report of the Joint State Cap i.ol Investiga ating Committee, which contains about 125,000 words, the Senate journal is com plete. The house journal IS from
 
 40 to 50 days behind There is no record in the house journal of the most important proceedings of that body. which should show the passage of the appropriation bills aud other measures affecting the general interests of the state. The bills that have been passed, enrolled and received gubernato- rial approval are in the possession of the secretary of state and have been recog nized as law, with the exception of few the legality of which is being contested on con- stitutional grounds. There is no journal to show whether these bills were legally passed by the house or not, because the journal IS not completed:s
 Speculation as 10 what will happen in the event that work on the journals is suspended was freely iudulged yesterday. Many went so far as to say that recent legislation might be so complicat- ed by reason ot the doubtful s,atus of many acts that it would become necessary to convene the legislature in extra session, es' pecially if any question as to the possible irregularity of the pas sage of any of the appropriatior bills should be raised.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
csunirs Season Fruit Jars.

A car load of fruit jars just re- ceivsd at Roach's. Pint, quarts and half gallon sizes. also extra covers and high grade ruboers' Law in your supply at once for this car load will go qulcS al wholesale prices. so e' WI
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13
For Sale.

One S.inch steel beam blow, one 5.shovel one horse cultivator. one harrow, one surry, canopy top all nearly new. See J. Judd, West Port Arthur ave- VI doS D
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13

and culverts were washed out and growing crops injured. The electri- cal display was unusual, though no casualties are reported.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-13

Present accounts contracted by Select Pantry Co.,, to National Bank of Meua. 55 daw tf