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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
Perfection.


!, "Do you think
perfection is ever
actually attained
in this life 2" ask
ed the serious
youth.
Yes" answered
Miss Smart. Some
people become per-
feet bores."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
An Absentminded

An Absentminded
Beggar.
Have you real
ly no affection for
any other girl,
dear ?" she asked
Of her fance.
NO" replied the
drug clerk absent
mindedly, but I
h a v e something
just as good"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
Not a Faculty.

r0S q dCUWy
She - Have you
noticed that I have
a faculty for fall
ing in love?
He - F a culty :?
No. Ficklety.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23

CUTTING THE KNOT.
Eleanor--What am to do when they
both say they love me?
Phoebe-Marry the man you feel thu
least pity for, dear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
II Does.

"The automobile
is putting the liv-
cry stable keeper
out Of business.
ut puts any
man it hits out of
business"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
conjusaI Repartee

IF I'd known
how badly we'd
get along togeth-
err, I'd never have
married you"
IF I'd known it,
you'd never have
had the chance"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23

She-What makes you think love
flattery?
He-The fact that you're woman.
NO; ONLY NEARSIGHTED.
Love must indeed be blind when a
girl marries an oculist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
WilIie's Trouble.

"ithO . tolbi0s
Whats the trou-
BILE, Willie 2" said
Mrs. Brown to her
small son, who
was crying.
My kite won't
fly" sobbed Willie,
land I made it out
of fly paper tool"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23

G. W.: "Huh! ! 'spose when | go to
work and cut it down some wise twen-
tieth century suy'lI come out and say
the cherry tree story's only myth"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23
Charitable.

Charitable.
"Scribbles has
had a book pub
lished."
Suppose he has.
l don't think you
ought to hold that
against him."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-02-23

II Keeps Tab.
II think there is
gas escaping in
this house."
Don't worry. 1t
isn't escaping the
meter"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

hotels and tog}ojng houses will also be
compIetcd and IN operation before the
fair gates open.
"1hc Attendance from other states -
said Capt. j. ". White. General Indus.
trial Agent Of the ~cahoam, "will he
many times larger than that of former
fairs, AND hundreds will visit Florida
for tn" purpose Of locating in view of
winch every county in Florida should
be- represented hy Il magnificent oy.
hibit. "
The passengers and Industrial officials
of the variuu. railroads travcrsing and
interested III Florida have begun am OK.
tcnsiyc advertising campaign through
out the country, and special attention
viii he paid to the important work of
finding homes for immigrants. From
present Indications not less than thirty
counties will be represented by exhibits
at the fair
viii st lucic county be represented?
She was not last year and DcSoto took
the prize for rincapplcS.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
COUNTY FATHERS IN
MONTHLY SESSION

Board of county commissioners met in
regular session Dec. 2, 1907. Present,
c. II. Edwards, chairman, p. Kroegel,
J, +. Bell and Peter Henderson, with d.
s. Carlton, sheriff, J. +. Fultz, clerk.
Minutes of last regular meeting and
special meeting of Nov 18th, were read
and approved
Fire arm bonds were approved as fol-
lows: G.. w. DrawCy, Jr.. X, w. Jer-
kins and j. f. Hendrix, to own and car
~ rcvolvers and permits issued for same.
On motion Mrs. Elizabeth King is
placed on the pauper list at 50 a month.
Contract with VIM. Hall to furnish
posts for White City bridge, is annuled.
said VIM. Hall having failed to comply
with terms of contract.
Bids were received for furnishing
green pine posts for White City bridge,
but are rejected as excessive.
On motion Commissioner Bell is au-
thOrized to secure the necessary posts
for White City bridge on best terms
possible. 900
On motion consideration Of bills not
presented on first day of session As re-
uuired by standing resolution of this
board is deferred to next regular meet
ing. az,
Petition of J. G.. Coats, II. ). IL
liams. ct. AL, praying for the establish
ment of public road as follows. Be-
ginning at the northeast corner OF l., J."
Cartons pasture, thence run west to
the northwest corner of Cramer'S land,
thence run in straight line to FIVE
Mile creek grade. thence along said road
TO ntersect with public road lying north
of Mrs. +. Cartons home place to Ten
Mile creek said proposed road to he 81
feet wide. was received, and Perry
Carlton. d. T. McCarty and }. ID. Al
mond were appointed Il committee To-
view, survey and mark said road and
report to this board at its next regular
meeting.
Reports of County Judge, Justices
Iainc and Baker received and illcd
Reports Of &, +. Dullon, tag c9Ilcc,
tor and J. +. fullH, clrlk, received aho
filed.
Roport Of j. II. Wynn, treasurer re-,
cciyod. paid warrants checked up ana
hulAncc found correct rs per attached
certificate Of cashier of Bank OF fo''
Pierce.
Communication from j. K. PARROT
,,latiyc 10 ERECTION engine and railway
crossing at Oslo, received and filed
CnmN lncation from Mrs. J. II, An
drcws rcoucatirg the beard tc rcduc,
2ss,ssmcn, Of zeal estate, received, nut
a, books are closed the board can max"
mo reductions. u ,1
ilba usual list Of bills were paid anc
viii arprar IN nur next Issue.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
POPULAR COUPLE
TO WE'D NEXT WEEK

TuE TRIBUNE is in receipt of the FOL
loWiuu invitation;
"lIr and Mrs. Sylyanus :. BuciI re-
,ucsl ,hr nonor of your presence At ne
marriage Of their daughter, Nellie
Nnrcnr. to Mr.. William | Robinson,
I'M thc afternoon Of Wednesday, IN"
eleventh Of December n ineteen nun
drol and seven. at five o'clock, at their
Nome on Pine street, Fort Pierce, Flor
ida A.,
The wedding of Miss Buell. ana Mr..
Robinson viii be one Of the social events
of thc season in Fort Pierce, Though
only a few of the most intimate irlendS
nj Inc bride are invited to be present.
the people of the town feel q great n
trrcSt in the happy affair. Miss Meme
Rncll is the oldest daug liter OF Mr. ana
Mrs Buell. and is y charming. young
hdy and great favorite with our
vo,inp people. Mr.. Robinson is we'll
known as a young man of high standing,
a trusted employe of the Florida East
Coast Railway. - , ~, Aha
The Young couple will leave on the
southbound train Wednesday evening
for Palm Beach. Miami and Key West,
and will be at home to their friends IT
Fort Pierce after January first, l9oS'
THE TRIBUNE joins a host of TRENDS
in extending congratulations and best
wishes in advance.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
THANKSGIVING PLAY
A GREAT SUCCESS

The Improvement clgn halI was a,,, ,,';r" q.
~ overtlowing last ThWNday rH ,nt;a,
~ Witness the double b,l prGS,en.",,,'." .,.,
w. J." Incol .oleut, and the aSSemoIaE' y" DO
troated to IN evening OF pleasure INV
soon To he ioWotloh: tho onn.
' The first presentation was ."F ,I I,,v
ot nomedv' Sunset, y win the lo,"r
n ;'a t ,oinnt: Mrs. T.. 4. Rollins As ho,S'
Ms Neva Hanford, rs Joan li VIZ " F.
n Horton, rs Aunt prUc'I"' p Wv
Tv,anIer. AZ Lawrence; A. d p Pao" ~" ~,
~ azariah Stodd, and Wm' l. rec "''
Mr.; h'T pnllins was easily the star u
WIZ ',ror imam and her acting brought ioru,
the E ;r%a.t concentrations ana Places '',,
Lnr n IN the leading ranks OF eo h h"wr
p.raced the Fort Pierce l., s'" 9He other
S voS ssplendidly supported by . und every
'mr "n of the troupe ear.' h i" hat
nna measuring up with the t fact i is
one ,n nyer appeared here. In faer ., 70 .
n nl%om that local talent has preserve even
seloo; -, , honors were more e,o"
pay ~ secnnd presentation, the o ,nn, sd
Inc seV 'o.iTTnrle's Will" vas present.
t &c, W +. Tylander, as Charl Mr Bar Bar,
no" and Mrs. E. Z. Rollins St as MIR.
WariCold In tins Pre pre-, Pollins for
MTi. ME-. 'S tied with Mrs Nv n'' r Rae
aS,t Mace while our own G Tart Pierce.
I,rs' P ths leading actor OF rot counted
for by the nnd id that he for . tEe
~ n,;nstrels to be preserve"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
WHITE IS THE MAYOR
GUSTAfSON MARSHAL

MI, o,oction for city officers passed
81 Fn n,,; n.E enough last Tuesday, con- n
S sdering the promise Of hit l,e e fSs Of
in the contest 5 TGe t v"e o WAS IN"
"@s aS light only % ,io out h of 51o q" The
,f !eH vGt is the vote poed for eac" can
d'd Enr 'Navor-w. f, Tylander,,, 80; H.
u, Tor " II. Whyte's majority Il ,,o,.
Whyte;M oa o., and Collector Andrew
FOR nd, Al. E. G. Gustafson, 90
Gq Eda clerk. Treasurer and Assessor
F. NJ. Tyler 69' Jennings, 46; II.
For S.d A!ds'% 90, A. sneIIgrovs, Al; W.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
.l(HOOl. BOARD
| MET MONDAY
,.,,,lar Rou,me of Business is
"' transacted this Month.
PAN LECTURE COURSE
.,srso,s Perfected for Transport
"" vs. p.o;Is From West OF Town
10 fort Pierce School.

,,,o, Board met in regular session,
M I,v Decemhcr =. 1907. Present,
y SOI y 'Hiarlcsty, W. u. Edwards and
3 p Gladwin, chairman, with w.t.
SNsSNi,t superintendent and secretary
M T;nutss Of last regular meeting read
nd on motion adopted q,
'T Snv""srintendent reported that he had
.r,,asrsponded with Secretary Metcalf
~'';ao,,y,r,,eted at last meeting respecting
\, 'r nSronosed arrangement for securing
a y. ac,nrers from the State University
Wv !, minimum cost and learns that ow.
s' 10 lack of interest Dade county had
,S,ndoned the matter temporarily.
'V Tho hoard realizing he Importance
!, securing this course of lectures for
y incie county instructed the super
.,sndent to correspond with the super
stsrdent of Breyard in a further en-
Layor to carry out the plan in con-
hctiOn with them, 49,,
SlOprintendrnt reported that there
we're eight pupils west of town VINO
%nM attend the Fort Pierce school
md that he had secured Il promise OF
Ssr attendance after New Years if
desperation could be provided. Sup
Wntendent was instructed to arrange
Nhaye these children brought to Fort
fierce school provided it can be done at
N expense not to exceed Sl.OO per
rhOl day for minimum attendance
deight pupils of school age. II the
rtendance should fall short of this
lumber then the amount to he proper
tNnatey scaled.
Superintendent read communication
nom the Hon. VIM. NJ. Holloway, state
SIperintendent Of Public Instruction,
ming the county to send an education
Leyhibit to the mid winter state fair
Tampa.
Onmotion superintendent was instruc-
Id to take the matter up with the
hchers Of the county and endeavOr to
orange for a creditable representation.
Committee consisting of b. +. Hard
kty and W. D. Edwards waited on the
blectOr of the county in accordance
Nth law and examined his poll tax
kYks from November |, 1906 to Octo-
k 81, 1907, and find from his stubs
hat he has collected poll taxes To the
Mlmber of 456 and amounting to S436,
Report of committee was received
M placed on tile.
Superintendent reported that j. a,
Rogers the successful bidder for the
elth or st. Lucic wagon route, having
oiled to commence the service at the
time appointed, he had let the contract
y the next lowest bidder, 7. ID.
Smmerlin, who is now performing the
work..
The following warrants were author
led and issued
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
MINSTREL MEN TO
SHOW WEDNESDAY

A fine program has been gotten up
by the Odd Fellows for the amusement
and entertainment of a part of their
friends ON the 18th of this month.
Nearly 300 tickets of general admission
have been sold and there will be big
attendance to give the boys welcome
hand clap.
The show promises to he good one
and all by local talent. The opening
chorus shows the circle seated. When
the curtain rises the band will play
while the end men do their eccentric
walk around and with the crash Of mu-
sic the fun begins with Lord, Backus.
Killer and Brown as the end men, Tam
DO and Bones, with Goodwin as interlo-
cutOr.
New and funny gags and funny say
ings will be passed to and fro, inter-
sperced with new and up-to-date songs.
"Poor John" is expected to make a hin,
sung by Backus. love Me-, by Lord.
Hello, Hello" by Killer. Bass solo
by Conkling. Iisk will sing his favor
ite song, and other beautiful and comic
voices will contribute to make the show
Il success.
Our Mascot will give specially all
her own in the second part. Backus,
the inimitable comedian, will give il
monologue in his own peculiar way. IN
which he will give some good advice To
the young and old who may be FORUM
ate enough to love.
A new star will make his first appear
ance as Dutch comedian and render Il
recitation that will make timers SIT
up and take notice. a musical quar-,
tcttc will make harmony that VIII
please the ear and the show vii con-
clude with the laughablc sketch, en-
titled. THE New Doctor .,
An unusually good Qnartette VIII rem
der several numbers among Wnlch Is
the big hit Honey, Jump Back ,,,
Tickets are now ON sale toy the menu
hers of the Oddicllows at - cents, en-,
titling to general admission. Genera,
admission tickets may be- exchanged
for reserve seat tickets upon paymrhI
If II cents at the rrowcll Drug, Co." on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
There will be- Il rush for reserved seats
on Monday. so word to he wise IS
sufficient. Come early and aVolu tne
rush Parties who live out OF town
NAV reserve tickets by phone
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
tampa State Fair a Big Event.

SSs d Y, "a has already begun prepare
NOssSUIs properly accommodating the
d, ' a'ni who will attend the State
ii II H nn will be held from February
uosS.s snd, and in spite of the immense
twsS s every visitor will be properly
ss. ana led in a most gratifying
H..sptable manner. A campaign
yen I zen. started for having citizens
|Sa M" s'r private homes to visitors,
Vi, Saareds have already subscribed
"ames ON the roll Of honor. New
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06
NEW COUNCIL.
IS SWORN IN
Alderman Edge Made Chairman
OF the City Board.
REPORT OF TREASURER
Mayor Whyte and Aldermen Jennings and
Vanl andingham Take Their Seats.
Assessors Books Accepted.

The city council Of Fort Pierce met
in regular session Tuesday evening
Dee. Bird, with President r. Whytc,
presiding, and Alderman McCarty,
Tucker and Edge Clerk Tyler and
Marshal GuStafSon present.
Minutes of last meeting read and APP
proved.
Treasurer's report made and accept
ed, showing a balance on hand amount.
Ing to SS46,l7.
Street committee reported in regard
to street work.
Application for building permits re-
ceived from Otis X. Parker and Ricou
& O'Brien, and upon moction same were
granted.
Returns received from inspectors
and clerk of city election held Deem
Der Bird, showing the election of r,
Whyte for mayor; +. NJ. Tyler for
clerk. assessor and treasurer; +. e.,
GuStafson for marshal; l.. A. Jennings
and W. +. VanIandingham for alder
men.
The following bills were approved
and ordered paid.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

W. d. Icnnald, who came from Tai
bottom, Ga" to spend the winter with
his son, X. W. Leonard, at Viking, re-
cciycd a telegram Tuesday evening,
summoning him to the bedside of his
daughter, and left on the midnight
train
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Conner and child
left Monday for Callahan, where they
expect to make their future nome: mr..
Common will be employed in the Mickler
merchandise establishment.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

D.. Roberts, OF Fort Drum, MrW Geo.
in Fort Pierce Wednesday evening i i,,
the purpose of having bullet rr ,In,,y,,
from his neck, In last week 5 ln1n, M
mention was made of the alterca''oEf
between Roberts and ". T. NI"an' q,
Seha stjan. in which the former Was
severely Wound"d,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

Council adjourned to meet WedneS'
day evening Dec. lth.
Council met in adjourned session
Wednesday evening. Present, H.
WHITE, W. X. Jackson. &. ;, Tucker
alderman, F. NJ, Tyler, clerk; r. IT,
Gustafson, marshal.
CITY Attorney Otis II. Parker SWorr
in K. Wayte as mayor; J." a. jennings
and W. T.. VanLandmgham as aId'ri,
men, F.. G. GustafSon as marshal ana
+. NJ. Tyler aS clerk, treasurer ana as
Motion made and carried that Alder
man Edge be president OF the r1nnclI'
Motion made and carried that Ald'N.
man Jackson be president pro TEN OF
the council, A.. .;,,
Rules and regulations of the clty
counril were read and ON motion same
laid over until next meeting; .O.;, +
Motion made and carried that o''S ~,
Parker he appointed city attorney 'o'
the ensuing year. an. .....,i. 49,.
" Annliration for building perm' re-
,oivcd from A. A. Register ana ON "'''
ton same was granted , r.n.
Attorney Parker appeared h'!"rH u!'
h,nrI md requested that street com
mi,trc View and lay out ORANGE "V ,'','
~ there is at present uhlr. an u, ,,,,, J.,
,ninlv as to the line. M"'iol' was ,',,' ~.
and to,ricd that the comMltl'c employ
- , swvcyor to lay out tn" street me,
Council adjourned to nest ''E""'
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

G " D,nwdy. IT.. 81 wards mari hauling . Sj7 %
J. c. Coats 4 Co.. haul. IS yds. mari, labor 500
: Bolccn. street work ...,...,.,,,. l023
" + HAYES street work ,,.............. 800
\ Atkins stree, work ....... l5O
Paid by marshal street work .......,.,.,., no
ia Tishy, street work .......... ........ l'2o
q " Drn,ydy IT, scayenver work Nov 5000
Fast Coast Lumbcr& Supply Co., lumber ~!
Fort Pierce News. printing ordinances iL2'
Tribune Printing Co., election notices, tickets 600
f. G. Gustafson, salary and fees lNOO
AZ y Darker salary city attorney ... .. iL67
f. NJ Tyler, salary and fees .... ..... '''' W'l9
F. H. Foe fees mayors court .... ... llV
Ed Edge. salary and fees, member council gm
" r. Jackson. salary member council .... 400
~ Wi,,o salury mnmbpr council ,,....... 100
~ . ~ Tncio s,iorv member council .... 800
~ - u"cn,iy soiorv mrn,hcr council ... 100
~ ~ :, i ",' o,',,orsos ..,., 100
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

hns., FINANCIAL. STATEMENT.
IA SI 'M. treas per last Stat'mt IS O2.O9
lunn. month per treas rept 5000
"' outstanding to date. SS,6iS.95
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

>,
:" Sssslrr. Co. su % IT, Si,A%"'S' '""'"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-12-06

Tax assessor presented the tax books
to the council and after Inspection
same were accepted and turned over to
thp collector,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-24

(Mail Special to the Advertiser)
WASHINGTON, D. G., Nov. o.
Some interesting points about the jap
anese situation in California and else
where may be cleared up when Secre-
tary of War Taft returns to this coun-
try. just now there is an unpleasant
feeling on the part of the President
and Secretary of State Root toward
Secretary Taft for what he did in
Toxic. Details are not known but it
is certain that the Secretary went
counter to the instructions he received
when he left Washington and that he
made mess of things. lie may have
some explanation that viii mitigate the
condition, but there has. already been a
pretty general exchange by cable re-
garding what the Secretary did.
The President long ago abandoned
the idea of trying to secure legislation
that would permit of the naturalization
of the japanese, although he recon-
mended such legislation in his annual
message last year. But Secretary Taft,
while at Toxic, became entangled in
some representation on that subject and
gave the Japanese some encouragement
to hope for such legislation. Then it is
said authoritatively that the Secre-
tary gave the ease of the United States
away" although particulars are with
held.
1t seems that the japanese diplomats
were "on their iobs,'' for hardly had
Secretary Taft sailed away before a
eablegram was speeding to the Japan
csc ambassador here, who brought up
the subject of new treaty in line with
representations by Secretary Taft. The
President made reply at once that Sec
rotary Taft was not authorized to make
any such representations and forthwith
the attempted negotiations ceased.
The President.is now aware that any
naturalization of the japanese, tena-
eious as they are of their customs and
in their loyalty to Japan, would simply
mean the establishment of japanese
colonies in California and in Hawaii
under a United States protectorate.
The Japanese would become United
States citizens but would give their
real allegiance to the Mikado.
The status now is that no efforts are
being made by this government to Sc
cure a new treaty with Japan and
probably there viii be no further efforts
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-24
SUCCESSFUL OPENING
SESSIONS OF MED|COs

Proceedings of the opening sessions
of the Hawaiian Medical Society, held
yesterday afternoon and evening, were
according to the previously published
program.
Dr. Ramus handled his theme,
Theory and Practise of Quarantine
in Hawaii" in an especially mastery
way.
DR.. A. G. Hodgins, president, in the
opening address; DR.. A. N. Sinclair,
DR.. r. NJ. Blanchard DR.. F. H.
Humphris, DR.. D. Currie and DR.. l..
Katsuki, all ably handled their respec-
tive subjects.
Today there viii be a clinic at 8
a. M at the Queens Hospital and a
visit to Fort Shafter, on invitation of
Dr.. Blanchard, special car leaving
the corner of Beretania avenue and
Punchbowl street at Has a. m, lurch-
con to be served on arrival.