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The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Jefferson Brownethas thrown
down the gauntlet and challeng
ed the other gubernatorial can
ldIdates to meet him in joint de-
bate throughout the Stata, Mr..
Gilchrist has accepted the
challenge but thus far we have
seen nothing from candidate
Stockton one way or the other.
We hope the candidates will
get together on the proposition.
and if they do, then let us try
to prevail upon them to include
county Ia their timer
airy and have a regular old-time
political talk.fest with our
people.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Congressman Lamar has beer
putting in some heavy hicks late.
by ia various parts of the State
IN prosecuting his candidacy for
the Senate. He evidently does
not feel Encouragement because
of the appointment by the Cover
nor of one of his, Lamar's,
strongest supporters to the
vacant senatorship and the
natural espOusal of the COVER
nor's candidacy by his APP
Ipointee. Mr.. Milton has given
IL out that he will positively not
be candidate for election to
the Senatorship but will loyalty |
support governor Broward in his |
aspirations. And thus the peo-
pie will the more easily see that
the appointment was a purely
personal one, made with the ex
Dress purpose of furtberlng the
governors candidacy. and the
people, being great hearted, 4"
will come to not like the giving
away Of their privileges to
further the interest Of any Office
seeker.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Considerable of our space is
taken up this week in the pub
LEGATION of the portrait and plat
form of Hon. Jefferson B.
Browne, candidate for governor
This space is paid tor at the
rate charged all State caudi-
dates and in no sense reflects
the opinions or sentiment of the
editor. MI Browne is a gentle
man of learning and culture, is
honest and able, and in all re-
spects worthy of che respect
and esteem of honest men every.
where. His platform is a good
one-as good as that of any
other candidate. He wants the
people to know where and how
be stands on every public ques-
ton and takes this method of
informing them. It is worth
your reading and you owe it to
yourself and to the State to be
informed upon the questions
which be discusses.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

DISTINCT D.
hereby announce my candidacy for re- election
as County Commissioner from District s and re-
specu lily ask the voters to give me their srppoft
During the term I have served IN the position /
have cndeavored at all times to render honest ond
efficient service and If You again favor me nv
conduct will be as II as been. Thanking You one
and all for past favors, am, Respectfully,
J. z. WILLIAMS.
hereby announce myself candidate for the o.
nee OF County Commissioner of the 9Th Comuis.-
sioner district subject TO the rules and regulations
Of the democratic party in the coming primarfes
should the people honor me with the nomination
pledge 70 them diligent and faithful perform
ance Of the duties pertaining 70 said Office
Yours truly,
HENRY B. MCDANIEL.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
County Commissioners.


DISTRICT l.
To the democratic voters Of district No. 4
hereby announce myself candidate for Coun-
" Co minis ioner for district No, Madison Conn
" and solicit the support Of the dem ocratic voters
al The coming primary. II elected viii discharge
the duties OF the Office 10 the best interest of the
whole county Respectfully,
L. =. MOORE.
Iwiil he q candidate in the coming puma-y Tor
The position Of County Commissioner for district
No and solicit the support OF the voters nf that
district II e.elected 1t win be my purpose %
serve all the people with an eve single to their
best interest kespectfullv,
II. r. RYE.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

hereby announce myself as a can Slate for re.
election to the office Of County Judge Of Madison
the past also solicit your further support In the
coming primary. / having served YOU hotestlp,
conscientiousy and the best Of my ability for 10
wears Ifeel that am more able to serve you now
than heretofore from the fact thai am better
yersed IN law and evidence by which I win en-
deavor 10 he guided regardless of opinions and
future consequences.
Yours to serye,
JAS. r MARTIN.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Thanking the voters Of Ma6ison
county for past fayors hereby an
nounce my candidacy for reelection 70
the Office which l now hold Member
OF School Board No. 2. ] am
Respectfully,
WI. PHANTOM,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

hereby announce my candidacy for Treasurer
OF Madison county subject 70 the action Of me
native Of Madison county, have lived here ali ~
nv life and have never before asked for Once IL
you favor me with the nomination IL will be M,
pleasure 20 discharge the duties Of the Office In such
manner Is 70 merit and receive your approval
Respectfully,
IoHNW. DAVIS.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Al the solicitation Of many friends I
hereby announce that / AM a cauiidaAS
tor the Office OF County Treasurer ana
respectfully solicit the votes 81 All
democrats 10 the coming pr;nary
Should be favored with the non,ns-
non and election the affairs OF the Of
nee VIII Be administered honestly and
70 the best OF my ability.
Respectfully.
GEORGE D. PURyIs.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
for Tax coIIector.

hereby announce myself candidate for Tax
Collector subject TO the action Of the Democratic
voters 10 the coming primary election / pledge
faithful discharge Of the duties Of the Office +
again honored with the nomination Thanking
the people for their generous support In the past
respectfully solicit their further favor
Respectfully,
S. ]. ELLISON.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
For County Judge.

hereby announce my candidacv-for County
Judge Of Madison county, subject 70 the approval
Of the voters In the Deuncmtie primary. II you
favor me with the nomination and election the
duties Of The office will be given that careful and
impartial attention which their great importance
demands Thanking YOU III advance am,
Very Respectfully,
N. w. MCDONALD.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

] announce myself as a candidate
Sheriff Of Madison county, subject
the action OF the Democratic party.
elected promise to faithfully os
charge tho duties OF said Office low
very best Of my ability. Thanking
for any support gwen me, 400
Yours obedientls
j. W. BARRETT
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

am candidate fer the Office Of Clerk Off
Circuit Court and re pectfuliy ask the support of
the voters m The coming primary election. If be.
come the nomiuee and am elected promise TO en-.
deavo- to conduct the affairs Of the Office 10 such
manner to give satisfaction to every citizen.
When YOU 70 TO the polls on primary day make
your y mark to the left Of the name Of
Your respectfully
THOS. G. PERRY
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Of
fee cf Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Madison
county subject 10 the rules and regulations Of the
Democratic party In the coming primaries Should
the people honor me with the nomination pledge
to them a dgent and faithful performance Of ine
duties pertaining to said Office.
Respectfully.
THEODORE RANDELL.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
CLERK Circuit Court.

To the Democratic Voters Of Madison County:
l hereby announce that | an a candidate foI the
Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court for Madison
county subject 70 yOar approval at The coming
primary. Should you intrust me with the nnninA.
ion and election will do my utmost TO conduct
the affairs Of the Office in such manner as 10
merit and receive your Communication.
Respectfully
ID. r BURNETT, "a.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
Political Announcements
E0R rnnaREss. ara nIgTRIcI.

To the voters Of Third Congressional District;
Z iannounce myself a candidate forthc nomination
TO Congress from tie Third Cungrt ssonai District
held. will endeavor 10 see as many of the voters
~ viii be possible during The campaign and earn
csilY solicit the support Of The voters Of this dis
uict. will announce my platform 10 the near
future Very truly,
b. n. MAYS.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
For School Board.

hereby announce my candidacy for member.
ship on the School Board for District I, ard re-
quest the support Of All democratic voters 10 de
ceming primary Having served as a member OF
this Board In past years I feel that know me
necessities and 4 elected will serve All Inc peo
pie 10 the best Of ny ability Respectfully
\. n. SLOAN.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Iiereby announce my candidacy for the ONCE
Of County superintendent Of Public Instruction,
subject TO the action Of the Democ attic Primary,
pedgine myself, II elected, To dischargc the duties
u the Office to the very best Of my ability, Thank
log my rsuds for their loyal support 10 the past
and iiciung a continuance Of the same, am,
Very Respectfully
GEO. ". TEDDER
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
For La assessor.

I'announce. that i viii De 4 candida,e,
coming primary for the Office Of Tax Asset
Madison county and ass the oters Of ihroI
10 give me THAR support. II you Sc tito md
meyith the Office / wall show nv apprecilu1.
conducting rs affairs m such a manner Is rliI
al tam 5 meet your approval
Respectable,
J. %. THOMAS.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
suparIniendanl PubIlc Instruction.

The many friends Of THEODORE LESLIE
hereby announce him candidate for super.n
tcndcnt Of Pubc Instruction for Madison county,
and solicit the support Of all Democrat voters ny
the coming Primary Election, and II elected
pledge an Impartial and faithful performance OF
The duties Of the Office.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
For County treasurer.

hereby announce my candidacy for re-eIectiop
% the Office Of County Treasurer, and solicit The
support Of the democratic voters Of Madison conn.
~. To the many friends who have favored me- IN
the past tenoer my sincere thanks and earnestiy
solicit your future favors, Respectfully,
J. W. DALE
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

announce that am a candidate for member Of
School Board Tor district No. aubidci 70 he A.
uon Of the democratic voters Of said dsllcl Ia H.
coming primary. Thanking You IN advance for
your support and plooQInN my1cN 70 A faithful
performances Of che duties Of tie olIcu Il eiecfed
nm, Respectfully,
z. N. McLEoD.
I announce that an q candidate for
reelection as member Of the Scbool
Board, district 3, and request the oup-
port Of all 7oiers IN the coming nj
mary. Respectfully.
W. v. SEVER.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

iagain ask the voters Of the fth district to nomi-
nate me for County Commissioner / refer you
to the minutes kept IN the Clerks Office for nv
record As COMMISSIONER Thanking You for past
twors and what you may do for me In the future
am, respectfully,
SAMUE-. SHAW.
At the solicitation Of many friends !
announce tbat 1 am candidate for
County Commissioner for district No 4
subject TO the action Of the democratic
primary ,pledRing IL elected Ia discharge
the duties OF the Office to the best Of my
ability. Respectfully.
N. w. CAMPBELL.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09
foR sAERlEE.

Tins Is to notify the Democraiic voters Of Ni'
son couuty tina. tie undersigned will b.G a.
didate for Sheriff ~ the coming primary ! n
Appreciate the support and votes Of al, 1ui1
myself II nominated. to segve the neop.e Imperial
~, fairly, justly and to the best Of myalH1
Thanking the people FOR past fayors and eta4.
soliciting your further support, I am,
Yours faithfully,
JOHN = FLOWERS.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

I hereby announce mv candidacy fnf Tri'
SCISSOR Of Madison county subject to the lelil
The Democrttic VOTERS IN The coming primary ID
dop. Thanking the people for their geneiois NJ
port IN the pasti respectfully solicit ihsir iaif.
ttvor am very e. ectiullr.
ROB 3. PATERSON.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

To tie voters Of Madisoa county
am acandidats for e.election 10 The House o I
Representatives before the comiug primary II
NOMINATED and selected vii perform the dulles
of Renrescntitlve 20 the best interest of Madis1n
county 10 an measures coming before that body,
Soliciting the support OF every democrat and
thanking you for past fayors,l am
Yours irnly,
ROBT J., MfLLINOR.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

] hereby announce nv candidacy for
the office OF County Commissioner TO
represent the third commissioners dis
trict Should the voters OF that dis
trict favor me by their votes it will he
nv earnest effort to 80 conduct the
affairs Of the Office as 10 merit the
approval OF all citizens Thanking my
friends IN advance for their loyal sup
port, am, Respectfully.
j. p. TAYLOR.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

hereby announce MS candidacy for menbership
In the House Of Representatives subject 10 the ac-
you % '' 1'''''''' +. 4 REDDNG.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

To The denociatic voters Of Madison county
hereby announce my candidacy for fe-sell
to the Sherias Office Of Madison county fo5
Thanking my friends for past favors ana ~
advance soliciting the support Of tneaa' 2
democrats In the coming primaries, am,
Very respectfully,
A. ID. STANTON
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

f.sora 4 hfrehy anncunce my candiiaey fof Repre-
sentative ~ the next LeT|galura and colgii DE
votes Of al democrats L. The approaching primary
HespccIfuliY,
RANDALL " ROW..
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

Announcing my candidacy for Coun-
ty Commissioner for district 3, pledge
myself IL re elected 10 give that careful
attention To the duties Of the office
which It's great Importance demands.
Very respectfully.
] w. BISHOP
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

This Is to notify the democratic voters Of the
Second COMMISSIONER District that | am candi-
date for the office Of County Commissioner and ask
your 50 5porl and votes on the 18Th day Of Nav II
YOU honor me with the nomination will serve You
and Madison county generally 10 the very Isl Of
my ability. Respectfully,
LEH HARRELL.
am a candidate for reelection to the office o +
Comfy Commits siontr from District and respect,
fully solicit the support of the voters thereof in the
primary. Assuring one and all Of my great appre-
81 ition Of past favors and asking You to again
favor me, / am, Respectfully,
BLAKELY Mcleod.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

hereby announce my candidacy tor anpsI.i /.
Of Registration subject 10 lhe action q ne ~.
primary. Thanking my fdenOs for he,t W
support IN the mast and plcdung ailni9
impartial almnisrration ~ the ahiirs Of n' I
fee u elected, I am liespec1a!iy,
G. II. IEDDhN
We hereby announce thai II. 3 1o,9,
q indicate for the position Of Superior on w.
tfafion Of Madison county subject 20 tns -lI y
a ne democratic voters Ia the coming r.,s,II
Feeling that in Mr. Gibson We have cs .l.-
who IL well dunlided for the duties ofths ~
worthy he support Of an W ask ne foi'' q p +
MANY FRIENDS
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-04-09

hereby announce my candidacy for County
Commissioner from District No Sand respectfully
solicit the support Of the Democratic voters Of said
District promising il elected 10 discharge the duties
Of the office with justice and i'm parialltY to all
Respectfully.
~ w REDDING
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-03
"IRV" SWAN BECOMES
A ROBINSON CRUSOE

Irving Swan, the well-known rotund
and popular .Irv'' whose frog. nsh
and game dinners at the White House
out Woodward-ave., made HIM famous
among Detroit epicures, has exiled
himself 10 Keene's island In the De-
troit river Just off the head of Belle
Isle. where he Is up to the old stunt
In the fish. frog and chicken line.
We say exiled. Hardly that. for
'Irv" is followed by his friends who
lust can't keep away from that kind
OF cooking. Stegmeyer's boats go up
to his place every hour and he is
finely situated and adequately sup
piled TO take care OF everybody with
dispatch and with that satisfaction
of the appetite which has always been
lbs stock in trade :.
In honor of the settlement OF "Irv'
as its Robinson Crusoe. the patch or
land upon which he has settled has
been officially changed In name upon
the government charts to "Swanie"
island
"Iry's" business card reads: AT
home The clock around and the days
are 20 hours long. II I'm not up when
Won get there. wake up the cook and
helm Yourself TO the onions. etc. with
emphasis on the etc You can get
to nv place by launch. sailboat, row
boat or canoe. or airship. and it isn't
much OF swim"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-03
JUNGLE SAM NOT
TO GRAB PANAMA
PRESIDENT HOLDS CONFERENCE
ON CONDITIONS IN THE
CANAL ZONE.

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, Aug. IA
conference on conditions in American
canal zone at Panama and on the
relations OF the canal zone with the
republic OF Panama was held al Saga
more Hill, last night
Secretary of War Wright and Secre-
tary OF the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion Joseph Bishop, who had been
summoned here to discuss the Pan
anna matters with the president, arriv-
ed in the evening. They were accom-
janied by Mrs. Bishop and Clifford
Pinchot, chief OF the bureau OF for
estry. The guests remained over
night at Sycamore Hill.
With Gen. Wright and Secretary
Bishop the president went over the
situation in Panama. The conference
will be resumed today. when the fut-
are policy to be followed by the OFF,
icials of the canal zone will be de-
termined.
When questioned regarding report
from Panama which stated that the
people there believe the ultimate re-
suit of'the American operations on the
tsthmus would be the seizure by the
United States OF the republic OF Pan
anna. Secretary Bishop said that the
alarm, II there was any, was absurd
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-03
DIR. F. E. DAY WON'T
RUN FOR GOVERNOR

ALBION, Mich, Aug. 1.-The an
nouncement that DR.. +. f. Days name
would be presented to the primaries
Sept. |. as receptive candidate for
the Prohibition nomination for govern
or, has created much local interest.
Such a thing is absolutely impos'
sible," said Dr. Day MY name can
not go before the primaries, or would
accept the nomination IL rendered.
II is, in my judgment. question
OF propriety | am not criticising
ministers who are workers for the
Prohibition party. either as speakers
or as members OF the state commit
tee. But | do not think minister
ought TO enter the lists as candidate
making an active canvass. without
first resigning his position, any more
than any other wage-earner would be
privileged TO do SO, though, OF course,
II he assumes a position for which he
resigns actual ministerial work, he is
perfectly consistent and above crit
cism
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-03
YANKEE CONSUL FIRED
BY COCKY HONDURAS

q WASHINGTON Aug. Ian un.
pleasant situation has developed be.
tween the United States and Honduras
growing out OF the action of President
Davilia in cancelling the papers OF
the foreign oonsuls at Ceiba, Hondur
as. because OF their alleged friendli
ness 10 the reyolutiunists cause
These officers include American
Consul Drew L-inard and Vice Consul
Reynolds, and the vite-consuls OF
France and Norway. Reports which
have reached the state department
uphold the contention OF the consuls
that they have not been guilty of
any breach OF propriety. that they did
not advise the surrender of the town
when demanded by the revolutionists
as charged by Honduras. but simply
communicated the demand 10 the com
mandant The incident has caused
considerable annoyance to this govern.
ment. MI Bacon will take up the
matter next week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-03
b Ropos\Ls.-sale OF %. S. vessels

ID ROPOSALS.--Sale of u. s. vessels
st. Mary's and Shearwater. Sealed
proposals Will be received at the Navy
Department until noon on the 9Th day
OF August 190S. at which time and
place they win he opened. for the pur-
chase OF the IT, :. S. vessels st. Marys
and Shearwater. appraised values s4.-
600 and 200. respectively. They win
be sold for cash To the person or per-
sons or TO the corporation or corpora
tions Offering the highest price there
for separate proposal for each yes
sealed envelope addressed TO the Secre-
tary OF the Navy, Washington, D. G..
endorsed Proposals for the purchase
of the L. =. S................. manning
The vessel for which offer Is made), and
each proposal must be accompanied by
"A satisfactory certified check for not
less than 10 per cent OF the amount
of the offer On application to the
Navy Department. forms Of bids and
conditions OF sale. also n printed list
giving general information concerning
these vessels, will be furnished The
vessels can be examined at any time
after this date by applying to the Com
m:tndauts of the navy yards. New York
" Y. and Philadelphia, Pa. respective
ly. where they now lie They must be
removed from the limits OF said yards
within such reasonable time as may be
fixed by the Department The Depart
ment reserves the right 10 withdraw
either or Both OF the above named YES
sells from sale and to reject any or all
bids TRUMAN H. NEWBERRY. Act
ing Secretary OF the Navy June 30
1908
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-03
Memorial to Castelar,.

Writing from Madrid tourist says
in a Munich paper. "A new object OF
art and beauty has been added to the
city. II Is the memorial TO Castelar,,
one OF the masterpieces OF the great
Beulliures. Ii shows the little form
of the great orator standing at his
place in the legislative hall. with right
hand raised on high. the attitude he
often assumed while delivering force
full sentence. At his left. listening In
tently. stants beautiful female fig-
ure. IMPLYING Spain. Demosthenes
and Cicero have also come To hear him
speak, and two other figures repre-,
senting the army and the students
also look with interest toward the
central figure On one side of the
monument is a relief showing Caste
lars activity in the movement against
slavery in the Spanish colonies. and
over all there are three gracefully
entwined female figures representing
Liberty. Equality and Fraternity"