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The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31
THE TRUTH ABOUT DRAINAGE.

Elsewhere will be found letter from
our old friend, Capt. F, A. Hendry, Of
South Florida, which explains itself
We regard Capt. Hendry as one Of the
wisest and most intelligent citizens Of
Florida, and sincerely regret the differ
ence Of opinion existing between rs on
the drainage question which is indicated
by his letter We maintaiD, however,
that our position on this question is
abundantly justified by the facts.
The BrOward drainage scheme was
invented a. a campaign eGpedient.
Nothing more nor less. Broward hav-
ing been declared nominated (as he
would not have been had q proper con-
test Of the methods pursued in the pri'
mary 0een prosecuted), he naturally
felt constrained % make good" on
what he evidently regarded as his chief
campaign issue. For this, no one could
blame him. The legislature In 1906,
dominated by BrOward and his adhsr-
ents, aad like the people Of the State
ut large, practically uniformed IN the
matter, passed q drainage law, and
even attempted TO inject the scheme
into the constitution. At the ensuing
primary the people Of tho State, prop
srly advised, overwhelmingly. forbade
this.
We are firmly convinced that the peO-
pie, In thus voting, believed that they
were 6fectually condemning the entire
drainage scheme, and that the ensuing
Legislature would, in accordance with
their verdict. repeal the drainage law
Of 1906 and thus dispose Of the entire
matter. But that body. captured and
Influenced by the Broward element,
boldly diaregarded the verdict of the
people a. pronounced at the polls, and
re-enacted the drainage law. For these
reasons we spoke advisOdly when we
said that we believed that the expendi-
ture Of the peoples money In the pur-
suit OF the BrOward campaign drainage
scheme h unauthorized. NOtwthstand-
ing the action Of the Legislature in re-
onacting the drainage law, IN defiance
Of the popular verdict, the drainage
scheme has HeUsr been approved or att
thOyissd By tie psOplsl
And we deny the specious reasoning
Of the drainage advocates, as voiced by
Capt Hondry, that the !. I. Fund does
not belong to the people. That fund
though not created by direct taxation,
Ia the proceeds Of lands granted 70 the
people Of Florida, and both lands and
proceeds have always been and should
stlll BE- subject % such disposition a.
the people may lawfully choose b make
Of them. The keTnhl Of the present
controversy is the fact that the legis-
lAtive representatives Of the people have
attempted 10 reverss and violate the
verdict and Judgement Of the people as
Il hag been plainly expressed At the
polls. For this reason we have
asserted. and maintain, that there h
zee 10 come q day Of reckoning. with
che people, foF those who have thus
dohod tholr expressed win.
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Some Newspaper RhoulB are endoaVoF-
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31


What's become Of the street paving
indutry?
FOR RENT Eight-rOom house on
North Monroe st. An modern cOnven-
fences. See Child Bros. 49-tf
Miss Mary d. Lewis is visiting her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Manning, az their com
Portable Jacksonville home for a few
weeks.
Miss Marie Manning has her beautiful
horse Juliet here from South Carolina,
and may be seen daily enjoying q gal.
lOp or the horse, which Is one Of the
ppettiest ever seen here. Miss Man
ning's horse has already won two rib
bOng, q blue and q red, at recent horse
shows, and Is considered q very fine
animal. Themsny friends Of this pOpu-
lar young lady have envied her not only
her mOnnt, but the beautiful manner IN
which she rides. Times Union, 28th.
WANTED, A POSITION by young
married man, willing 20 do any kind OF
work. Address P. o. Box 3ll. 49-tf
FOR RENT Large furnished front
room. Suitable for couple. 2 minutes
walk from PostOfiee, Monroe street.
Address ~. K, care Of this Office.
49-tf.
PERSONAL-C. w. McMullen, Of
Lake City, on r. T. d. No. 6, would
like 20 know the whereabouts Of Law
renee McMullen, his son. ANY person
knowing his whereabouts win grertly
oblige him, by notifying him. 49-4t
81 trust this may be read by many
sufferers from kidney and bladder trOu-
bic, writes Mrs. Joe King, Of Wood
land, Texas. II suffered four years and
could find nothing 20 give oven tempo
rary relief. Our druggist at last induced
me 10 try your 30 days treatment u
Pinules FOR 81. This one bottle has
cured me and money could not buy the
value Il has been TO me. Guaranteed.
Sold by CObb's Drug Store. g
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31
RaIIr n.v q ths Bantlat Chureb.

Next Sunday will be Sunday School
Rally Day at the Baptist ChuRh.
There will be the usual Sunday School
service IN the morning, but the mid
day service will be omitted to give place
TO the Rally Day Exercises. There will
be an interesting program presented by
the children, and addresses by Judge
Mabry and Professor A. A. Murphree.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31
VIII RR QUIET.

The Madison New Enterprise says
that the "press gang" Is not paying
much attention 20 the candidacy OF
Hon. jefferson b. Browne as they
should. Don't get impatient, brother,
tho time Is not yet rips. Mr. browne
has not taken occasion 10 send out mon
key cards, or 10 give out assurances
that he will lot the farmer make his
own railroad rates when he gets TO be
governor His campaign. has, and
viii continue 10 be quiet. and Of q de-
msanOr consistent with the dignity Of
the Office 10 which he aspires. He has
assurance Of support from the best
people Of every section Of the state
and bic efforts 20 secure the Office Of
governor will appeal 10 the sensible vO-
ters Of the stats. Mr.. Browne may
not figure much IN cartoons. bat his
campaign h making satisfactory pro-
gFsss. Key West Citizen.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31

Jasper Banner, Of Liberty, says
There Is no certainty that we shall
get much Of anything from the present
COnggess but free seeds. That's a
little something for nothing" Is it
not.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31

Some Newspaper ghOus are endoavoF-
Ing 10 disintor tha extra session corpse.
Tampa Tribpne DOn't worry. Gov.
BreWard hes killed that e0Fpa % doad.
that rosurrocaon will b. next 10 lmpos.
able, under existing circumstances.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-01-31

In Hon. Fred T. Myers. Leon county
has q man that would make Florida a
pure, satisfactory and an extra good
governor. One who would be governor
Of and for the whole people. Now, as
ell that have been named from the
different factions and sections seem 10
fail 10 satisfy, why not all come to-
gethor and agree on Frederick T.
Myers Of Leon.
The continued silence Of Hon. J. NJ.
Barre h doubtless causing Mr.. Groom
q httle worry. -Palatka Times Herald.
-Don't,you believe Il, for Mr., Groom,
iust like the rest Of the common run Of
folks know, that MF. Barco IL engagod
b The banking business, and h out Of
The race II Mr. Groom h 20 have a
running mate IN the coming race an.
Other horse win have 30 enter.
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The formal announcement Of the can
didaey Of Hon. W. n. Ellis for ro-oleO-
ton 70 the Office Of Attoruoy- General
win Be- given 70 the public soon. He
has made q record for wise, intelligent
and patriotic administration Of the IA.
tios q thla important olfico which should
b ample and abundant reasons Tor bic
practically UNANIMOUS nomination for
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
An intelIiqent Doq.

A Connecticut lady lost her pocket. book. containing q considerable sum of money. and was naturally anxious to recover it. She had been shopping and visiting during the day and had also been working about the garden. \ diligent inquiry and search failed to find the missing article, and finally she gave up in despair and said To q neigh Dor, 'I think I'll send Fido to hunt my poeketbook." Fido Scotch ter rier. was standing by and, after a quick glance at his mistress. ran out of the house He was noticed soon after ward hunting and smelling around the garden A half hour passed. and then Fido scratched at the door, and when 1t was opened he walked in. bearing the poeketbook in his mouth. He had undoubtedly understood what his mis- tress said.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Proposed Amendment No. 10.

That Section l of Article 10 of the Con stltution of the State of Arkansas be amend ed so as to read as follows
 Article 1e. Section 1. Neither the State nor any city. town, county or other munici- pality i'll this State shall ever loan its credit for any purpose whatever. nor shall any county, city. town or munlClpallty ever issue any interest bearing evidences of indebtedness except such bonds as may be authorized by law 10 provide for the con structlon and maintenance ot public high ways in counties cities and towns and the construction, purchase and maintenance of public improvements of a general nature in cities and towns
 Provided. That bonds or evidences of i1- debtedness shall not be issued for an amount more than ten per cent of the as sessed valuation of all real and personal property Ill city, town or county proposing to issue same.
 Such bonds shall not bear greater rate of interest than five per cent per annum and in order to provide for the payment of such bonds and interest. a special tax not to ex- ceed three mills on the dollar. in addition to the rate of taxation, HOW authorized, may be levied by said counties, cities and towns. And the State shall never issue any inter est bearing treasury warrants or scrip.
 The above resolution was filed in the of flee of the Secretary of State on May 23. 1907
 Each Elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this 24th day of February, 1908. Q. (. LUDWIG,
 Secretary Of State.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
A Diamond In the Dark.

It is said that some diamonds will shine by their own light when placed In dark room. Boys and girls who are fortunate enough to own one might make the experiment by expos ing it to the sunlight for a minute or two and then taking it into the dark Professor Crookes of London says that when diamonds are placed in a vacuum and exposed to a current of electricity they shine with different colored lights He has seen them emit bright blue pale blue, apricot, red. yellowish green pale green and orange rays. One beau tiful green diamond in his possession when phosphorescing in good vacu- um gave almost as much light as q candle. The light was pale green.- Chicago News
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Game of Critical Review.

Each player is provided with pen ell and long piece of paper He must be cautioned 10 use his paper careful ly. as much space is often required if the players are bright and original At the head of the paper the players write the title of book It must be original and as funny as possible It may also have a subtitle, as The Merry Maids of Athens; or, A Tragedy of Ye Olden Times" This Is then turned down and passed on The next is written auo- tation. supposed to fit in with the title, though, of course. 1t never does Then this is turned and passed on Next is the author of the book. generally the name of one of the players; then I dedication. It should be dedicated to one of the players or to q we'll known person. Last is q half serious. half comic criticism of the book. As each player has had a chance at each paper. the disconnected items are very funny when read aloud after the criticism is finished. Washington Star
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
FOR THE CHILDREN
Lucky CoIors and Gems.


 Tkese are the astral or lucky colors and gems for people born between these days:
 Dec. 21 to Jan. 20.-Gems are white onyx and moonstone The colors are garnet, brown, silver gray and black. Jan. 20 to Feb. 20.-Gems are sap- phire and opal The colors are blue. pink and light green
 Feb. 20 to March 20.-Gem is moon- stone The colors are white, pink and black
 March 20 to April 2o.-Gem is a dia- mond. The colors are white and rose pink.
 April 20 to May 20.-Gems are agate and emerald. The colors are red and yellow.
 May 20 to June 20.-Gems are beryl and the dark blue stones The colors are red white and blue.
 June 20 to July 22.-Gems are emer- ald and the white onyx The colors are green and russet brown
 July 23 to Aug 23.-Gems are ruby and diamond The colors are red and green.
 Aug. 23 to Sept 23.-Gems are pink. jasper and hyacinth. The colors are gold and black.
 Sept g to Oct 23.-Gems are opal and diamond The colors are black. crimson and light blue.
 Oct. 9 to Nov. 222-Gem is Il topaz. The eolors are gold. brown and black. Nov. 9 to Dee. 21.-Gems are ear bunele, diamond and turquoise. The colors are gold, red and green.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Can You Do This?

It is a little harder than 1t sounds. but if you are determined to succeed and don't mind putting the carpet a few times it can be done. The trick is to take q certain position and pick up a pencil from the floor with ones teeth Kneel and, placing the right elbow against the right knee, measure out to the extended finger tips and there place a pencil on the floor; then, clasping the hands behind the back and still kneeling, bend carefully forward and take up the pencil with the mouth.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Conundrums.

Why is an inn like cemetery? Ii is a resting place for travellers.
 Why Is an old umbrella that has been lost and found as good as q new one? Because it is recovered,
 What is that which has many leaves but no stem? A book.
 Why are bushes like little girls They become women.
 What Is the difference between charity and q tailor? One covers a multitude of sins, the other multi. tude of sinners.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Seal.l
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Isolated Tract.
 Public Land Sale.
Harrison, Ark. Land Office

Harfison, Afk.. Land Office.
 March 5, 19Os Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the Commissioner of the General Land Of fee, under provisions of Act of Congress approved June 27. 1900. Public-No 3o3 we will offer at public sale. to the highest bidder. at 10 o'clock a. m, on the 20 day ot April next. at this office, the following tract of land, 10 wit: NY NV Sec 34 Tp IS N K 2S w
 Any person claiming adversely the above described lands are advised to file their claims, or objections on or before the day above des sgnated for sale.
 JOHN l. WoRTHINGToN, Register
 w. +. REEVES. Receiver.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24

Personal liberty is often mis- taken for individual license.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
What Old Foqy Means.

Old fogy means an old military pen sioner. The term comes from the old pensioners of Edinburgh castle, whose chief business was to fire the guns or assist in quelling street riots
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Labor Savers.

Clerk = Here, madam, Is carpet sweeper that can also be used for a wall paper cleaner
 Lady-You haven't one that turns the Ice cream freezer while you sweep, have you?-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
PrOpOsed Amendment to the Constitution of the State
 of Arkansas

Notice Is hereby given that the following joint resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution, was passed by the General Assembly at its regular session of 1907. and that the same will be submitted to the electors of the State at the next gen eral election, to be held Monday, September IL 1QNS tnf adont ion or reject ion
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24
Riddle and Answer.

l treInbe with each breath of air And yet can heaviest burdens bear; 'T1s known that 1 destroyed the world And all things in confusion hurled. And yet I do preserve all in 1t Through each revolving hour and minute
 (Water.)
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24

Perhaps 1t is a good thing that we do not know what the babies think of us.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-24

The father of two or more chil- dren always has to ask his wife about their birthdays.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
THREE ISLANDS DISAPPEAR
Subterranean Disturbances in Sea
OFF Yucatan the Cause.
Several Cuano Camps Destroyed and
Probable Loss OF IiFc-No Re
port Of It Yet Made.

Mexico City. Jan. 22-The meteorological
bureau of the federal government has
been advised that the subterranean dis
Urbances. which recently took place of
the coast Of Yucatan have caused three
islands to disappear These islands
were called ObiSpo Norre. Obispo sur. and
Cayo Nevo. They were of considerable
size and known to navigators of that part
of the Mexican coast.
So far as known here there were no
permanent habitauons upon amy of the
islands. but at last accounts there were
several guaHo camps upon TWO OF them.
The waters Of the Gulf adjacent 10 Nu-
catan and Campecho have been disturbed
by a series Of uplifts and phenomenal
demonstrations In places the shore line
has been completely changed. The harbor
at ProgTeSso has had its depth greatly de-
creased
The masters and crews Of vessels re-
Gently arriving at Vera Cruz report hav-
ing passed through showers of ashes. This
phenomenon leads TO the conclusion that
volcano is in eruption somewhere in
that region.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
WOMAN TO RUN FOR MAYOR.
Gets Divorce and VIII Now Seek Ia
Amin Her Ambition.

Cincinnati, Jan. about Tifteen years
ago Miss Nellie Robinson, for several
years "a clerk for a legal firm here. was
admitted to the bar in this State the first
woman 10 receive that consideration in
Ohio She practiced law here and i'm New
York and other cities for several years.
Yesterday she obtained a divorce in this
city from her husband. Frank Stratton,
after several years of unhappiness in
married life. Mrs. SUatton said to-day:
Happiness is the greatest thing in the
world. Success is second. failed, so I
am going to begin all over again.
a woman viii give up anything for
happiness in love. and it is worth the
price. il II can be obtained Ny chance
for happiness is gone, but l still have am
bition. / shall resume my law practice
and enter politics Next election l shall
run for mayor of Milford"
Milford is a suburb about dozen miles
out. Il has "a small population.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
SHAW TOO BUSY IN POLITICS
Explanation of Former Governors S
Resignation from Trust Company.
Charles {. Dickinson Nay Again
Assume Headship Of the New
York Concern.

New York. Jan. 22-It was ambition
that Knocked Leslie NJ. Shaw's unusual
toll as president Of the Carnegie Trust
Company if Charles c. Dickinson is to be
believed.
Mr.. Dickinson, who was the organizer
Of the company, its first president. and
now vice president. and a likely candidate
for Mr.. Shaw's place, talked to-day as
one speaking by the card. He and a ma
iority Of the other directors Of the in
stitution. he said, split with the former
Secretary Of the Treasury. because efforts
10 become a Presidential nominee and
haste to finish an autobiography did not
comport with their ideas Of the banking
business.
Mr.. Shaw" said Mr.. Dickinson, was
convinced that he was available Presi-
Dental timber before he resigned from
the Cabinet Conviction has steadily per
sisted and has been his chief interest
ever since he assumed the presidency of
the company.
Recent political developments have ac-
centuated it if anything He and his
friends have taken the position that Taft
could not be nominated because he was
administration candidate. and that
Hughes could not win because he would
not work for the nomination. That left a
good chance for Shaw-to get on the
ticket.
Mr.. Shaw's ambition to become q
Presidential candidate was the sole cause
Of difference Mr.. Dickinson added. "The
matter is no new development, but has
been mnder discussion for snmoLIma.-
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
THOMAS TO SETTLE CLAIM.
Offers to Throw open His Books to
Representatives Of Bankers.

tae pFfASE IatiNeH OI bIBkerS.
New York, Jan. 22.-E. r. Thomas. son
Of the late Gen. Sam Thomas. once ihe
partner Of Thomas +. Ryan, is about 10
make a settlement
Twenty-Five banks and trGst companies
are interested in learning just how tie
affairs stand of Z. r. Thomas. Orland F.
Thomas, former president of the ConsoIi-
dated National Bank. and the failed New
York Stock Exchange firm OF Robert
Maclay & Co
The suspension Of the last named firm
took place on Monday of last week.
The ThOmases, with F. Augustus HeinzC
and Charles ". Morse. were central fig
ures around which the financial crisis Of
last October bore. The clearinghouse
committee forced them out of the banks
in which they We're interested
The following statement is from one of
the bankers concerned:
a committee of banks and trust COM
r8nies met yesterday and Mr. Thomas
made a fair statment. saving that he was
willing 20 cooperate with the committee
i'm every way and tC open his books 10
them for an Investigation as to his affairs.
a subcommittee of the general committee
was appointed to thoroughly examine his
books and report back to the general
committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
ONE DISTRICT FOR TAFT.
oklahoma Delegation Is Instructed
for Secretary of War.

Secretary Tart last night received a
telegram from Bird Mcclure, Oklahoma s
solitary Republican Representative in
Congress. saying that the First district
Republican convention, held ia Colgate.
okla, yesterday. had chosen its dele
gates TO the Republican national con-
yention and instructed them for Taft.
The two delegates are A. Z. Perry and
+. o. Butler. Friends of the Secretary
Of War We're last night iubsant over this
outcome of the first Congressional dis
trict convention affecting the national
convention held since the call for the con
VeHtiOu was issued.
The call was ISSUED under date Of De-
cember :. and provided that no district
conventions should be held before the
expiration of thirty days from that date
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
MUST DEBATE WITH COED.
CoIumbia's Protest VIII BE ignored
by Cornell Authorities.

Ithaca, n. y, Jan. 22-CorHell viii
stand by her coed The protest made
by the Columbia debate team against
Miss Elizabeth r. Cook. one Of those Sc
lected by the council TO represent Cornell
n the intercollegiate contest against Co
Iumbia next month. was received to-day
10y President Leroy r. Goodrich, Of the
Debate Union. but there is no likelihood
that any of the Cornell authorities viii
give it much attention
Goodrich who IS ~ the head of de-
batting interests az Cornell, declared that
Miss Cook was eligible according TO both
the rules OF Cornell. and Of the Triangu-
lar League. and Le could not see any
good reason why Columbia should object
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
LYNX ATTACKS GUIDE.
Montreal Hunter Arrives in Time to
Save NaFcisse-s Life.


Montreal Jan. 22-The wolf hunt in
the northern wiIds of Quebec IS proving
something OF a success. says Nr. Byron
Brooks. of New York, who for business
reasons. was obliged to quit the camp and
return to civilization. Up 20 the time
that 1Ir Brooks left the party had
bagged TWO wolves and one big Canadian
lynx
Tt appears the latter nearly bagged a
guide, whost front name was Nsreisse
The animal attacked the guide. who could
do nothing at short range but stab away
with his sheath knife But for the timely
arrival OF Mr. Hope. of Montreal upon
the scene. Narcisse might have had far
the worst Of the encounter.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-23
GETTING BUSINESS.

4 newspaper that goes to
the people IN their homes
that IS IN touch 7yith the en-
tire community in 5yjlich it is
briH!cd-iS the best business
geffcr 5cIfhiu the reach Of the
ProgrcSSige business man.
# business is SIo51. adUcr-
fiSiHg in such a newspaper
5JiH quicken IL; if business is
good, advertising IN such a
Hc5ySfabcr 7oiH make it better.
The ddgcrfiScr 5cjio gets the
fullest returns for the money
he spends is the adgcrhser
5rh0 kH05gS h05o to adCcrtiSc.
# lie kH01cS h07y to adgerfiSe
he 5qH choose the medium
fhGt reaches the most people
in tic morning field at the
National Capital that medium
is The Washington Herald.
II has the circmati0u-a local
circulation larger BY thou
sands than that of any other
G5aildbIe morning medium. Il
iSd &rO7gHg circulation, too
a circulation that, day BY day,
is increasing the already large
lead.
The Washington Herald is
a bHSineS5-qeffcr "A proceed
bn5ineSS-geiIer. It produces
He results. There is nothing
experimental db0at 1t,