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The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
Miss Blake Receives.

lt is q real pleasure to entertain one e
friends In Tallahassee, because they are
all so vitally interested in seeing that
ones function is a success. They send
in flowers by the CARLOAD, and then fol-
low Immediately after TO arrange them
IA that beautifully artistic manner that
gains 80 many compliments for the hos
tess aud they help make the delicious
cake that establishes her reputation as
an accomplished housekeeper ! Then,
at the last, they don their prettiest
gowns and do their very best TO make
each other and everybody else have q
good time.
Miss Sallie Blake was the hostess on
Tuesday at one of the most beautiful
afternoon receptions that Tallahassee
has been favored with this season. Her
beautiful home on North Calhoun Street
was thronged with exquisitely dressed
women, young and over-yOung, who
had gathered there in honor Of Mrs.
w. d. Bloxham and Mrs. w. ]. Glenn.
These ladies', with Miss Blake, formed
the receiving party, and stood in the
front parlOr against a massed back
ground of delicate ferns and yellow
SchOlzias. The guests first entered q
hall glowing with amaryllis lilies and
red roses, where they were welcomed
by Mrs. E. X. Hollinger and Mrs. H. b.
Felkel, and shown the WY 70 the re
cepti0n room. From there they were
by Mrs. Howard Gamble and
Mrs. A. l.. Messer to the refreshment
parlOr where Mrs. Clifton GWynn and
Miss Blanche Blake, assisted by q bevy
Of charming young ladies, served delic-
IOus ice cream and various kinds of
cake. In this room asparagus terms and
sweet peas ran riot. Table, sideboard
and mantel, all, were q mass of bril-
liant, fragrat bloom. Next this room, |
in a smaller parlOr. dainty and sweet |
with white oleander blossoms cleaning |
through sprays of delicate heavenly |
bamboo, the punch bowl was presided |
over by Mrs. Fred c. Moor and Miss
Kate Blake.
Atintervals delightful music was furn-
ished by one or another of the guests |
who had been asked to lend their SER
vices.
Miss Mary Paige Randolph, with her
violin, played to her mothers
on the piano. Mrs |
was succeeded at this instru-
ment by Misses Jessie Edmondson,
Elizabeth Tatum and Connie McCon-
nell
So delightful had the afternoon been !
spent thatthe guests were 10th to leave,
and it was nearly dark before they f.
nally dispersed.
Mrs. Bloxham, although an entire
stranger here until last fall when she
came among our people as the wife OF
foremost citizen, ex-Gov-
ernOr w. d. Bloxham, has steadily won
an enviable place in the hearts Of her
husbands friends. Mrs. Glenn is not
stranger, though she has not visited
here for several years. She is a native
Of Leon, and, in her girlhood, was well
known in this city as Miss Mary Blake,
the niece of the former Mrs. Bloxham.
Mrs. Glenn is also a cousin Of Miss
Blake. She has been making an ex-
tended visit here, dividing her time
between her uncle, ex-Gov-
nor Bloxham, and her cousin, Miss
Blake. Much to theregret of her many
old friends, Mrs, Glenn's visit is draw
ing to its close. She expects to leave
next week for her home in Lynchburg,
Va.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24

After a pleasant personal interview
with the Hon. D. H Mays, just as our
last forms are being prepared for the
press, we are now satisfied conclu-
sively that we went some too far in our
criticism of his candidacy and of him
personality. This newspaper has no de-
sire to cast untrue and damaging rehec-
tions against anyone, and now that we
are satisfied an injustice was done him,
in the main, we cheerfully make this
statement, and in doing so withdraw
and withhold articles that had been
prepared for this weeks issue, with the
earnest hope that the differences be-
tween us are forever settled and that
be and l shall remain the personal
friends we have always been.
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We are satisfied in our own minds
that Governor BrOward will not neglect
his Office as governor, as some of our
exchanges pretend to believe, but will
do his whole duty as chief executive of
the State of Florida as he sees it even
If il is a choice between duty and the
u. S. Senate. Arcadia Champion.
Mrs. Childs, he is doing that very
thing just as sure as life. He does not
stay here attending to business as
much as fourth of the time.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
QUIET IN PENSACOLA.
City is Ouiet Again and Business Re.
sumeS Normal Condition.

The restlessness and excitement
which has possessed the majority Of all
classes Of people in Pensacola since the
strike of the conductors and motormen
Of the Pensacola Electric Company,
more than two weeks ago, has Rbated
to a marked degree. Absolute quiet,
IN so far as the strikers and their SYM
pathizers are concerned, prevails
throughout the city.
The order issued by United States
Judge Sheppard against the street car
strikers and their sympathizers is so far
reaching that it has so far resulted in
stopping all disorder. In fact, the city
is very quiet, and the restraining order
is being generally discussed. Officers
are serving the order on the strikers,
and as many as can be reached who
have shown interest IN the unfortunate
affair. The order is complete in every
way.
In the case Of the sudden illness of
Sergeant II. A. Parrish and Privates
Francis Smith and r. A. Burke, of
Jacksonville, alleged to be due to eating
poisoned candy, the general belief is
that the soldiers were poisoned by eat
ing something prior TO having been
given the candy. Physicians have said
that there was evidence of ptomanie
poisoning, and it is not believed here
that there was any endeavor to do in
jury to the soldiers. The investigation
was made in justice to the sheriff and
deputies, one Of the latter having furn-
ished the candy.
Conductor Hoffman, who was shot
Tuesday afternoon on the Park Line, is
still in a very serious condition at st.
Anthony's Hospital.
The city Of Pensacola and the Elec-
trio Company have each offered a re-
ward of $3.50 for the capture Of the men
implicated in the crime.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
Picnic al Racissa River.

You are cordially invited to attend a
general picnic given under the auspices
of the Waukeenah Camp Of the W. o..
W., at the head of the Wacissa river,
May Z.
The object of this gathering is for our
friends as we'll as our ourselves to meet
the candidates for State and county
Offices, and to give these candidates an
opportunity to state theR platforms.
This invitation has been sent to the
following candidates
N. B. Broward, w. B. Lamar, ID. H.
MAYS, Julius Salomon, r. G. Dunn, A.
C. Groom, J. w. Kehee, J. F. P. Griggs,
J. N. G. Stockton, jefferson b. Browne,
A. w. Gilchrist, w. NJ. Holloway, W.
N. Sheats, G. w. Walker, Nat r.
Walker, R. H. Buford. d. u. Fletcher
and W. X. Jackson.
Special train over S. A. L. from Tai
lahassee 8 a. m. Returning to arrive
at 5 p. m.
Round trip $1.OO
S. S. FLEMING,
Con. Committee.
II l. CAV Clerk prO tenn
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
HOWARD GAMBLE.
Mr.. Howard Gamble, Tallahassee, Fla.

Mr.. Howard Gamble, Tallahassee, Fla:
Dear Sir-In compliance with your
request to give you a written statement
of the facts within my knowledge with
reference to your failure to qualify as
candidate for County Judge Of Leon
county, Florida, beg to say that all OF
such facts within my knowledge are as
follows
Immediately after the adjournment
of the meeting of the County EXeeu-
tive Committee on the 2lst ult., you
asked me what the fee of a candidate
for County Judge in the primary would
be. l stated In reply that l did not
know. but that / would ascertain same
from County Judge, as the comPensa-
tiOn Of the Office was constituted OF ices
and not a stated salary.
promptly asked for this Information
from the County Judge, and ne stated
that he would let me know. lagain asked
the County Judge for such information,
and he rephed that he was then calcu-
lating the same.
About two weeks ago, and after had
approached the County Judge second
time, YOU called at my office and again
asked me what the fee was, and stated
that the County Judge was then caisu'
lating the saue. On Tuesday last the
County Judge advised me what the com
pensation Of the Office was.
Yours very trul y, -
Chairman Leon County Executive
Committee.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
To the Yoters OF Leon.

In Justice to myself / feel that |
should state the facts regarding my
failure to qualify as a candidate for the
position of County Judge before April
10th. as required by the rules Of the
Democratic Executive Committee. The
following letter shows that went twice
to the committee for the purpose OF
qualifying, and that l failed to do 80
because the committee was unable to
inform me as TO the amount of the as
sessment. In view of these facts the
committee met in special session on
April 18th, and by a vote of IL to al,
lowed me to qualify. My name will
appear on the ballot at the Democratic
primary on May 18th.
Respectfully, -
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24

Just a little CdscdstOeef is all that is
necessary to give your baby when It Is
Cross and peevish. CdsodStoeet contains
no Opiates nor harmful drugs, and
% hlghly recommended by mothers
here. Conforms TO the Ma
~ Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold
nll druggists. -
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24

The Tallahassee Base Ball boys make
their first visit to Monticello Wednes-
day to open the season there. They
carry a strong lineup and a good swift
contest is expected, as Monticello has
been doing some tall practicing lately.
The "Montos" are the Florida Cham
pions, and it will take some playing
sure enough to take this title from
them.
Many Of the Fans from here will ac.
company the boys, and it is hoped
enough will go to give the boys the
proper encouragement. Here's luck,
BOYS, IL we cant be with you, We will
pull" here all we can. Bring back a
clean scoro of to and all will be sat
isfed. A. FAN.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24

Our absence from the city from the
first of the week until Friday at the
hour of going to press, is the only ex-
cuse we have to offer for the scarcity
of editorial matter in this issue,
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
on for Their First Trip.

H. L. GAY, Clerk pro tenn.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
Silver Tea for the Benefit Of the
Catholic Church.

The charming residence of Mr. and
Thursday afternoon of a delightful
gathering of ladies and gentlemen who
were interested in helping the ladies of
the Catholic congregation raise money
for their church. The whole spacious
lower floor was thrown open and every
available space adorned with vines OF
smilax, graceful ferns and exquisite
flowers. Easter lilies made the air
heavy with their fragrance, and sweet
pea blossoms, roses and narturtiums
delighted the eye with their delicate
beauty.
A freewill offering Of silver was
dropped into one or the other of the lit
tie silver bOnbon dishes presented by
two lovely little maidens, Frances Papy
and Georgia Demilley. The sum thus
received was augmented by the pro-
ceeds from the sale of candy and fancy
articles. Every variety of the delic-
ious homemade candies for which Tai
lahassee is so famous, were to be had,
but the supply scarcely equalled the de-
mand, so popular is this dainty among
young and old. In another room a
large table was spread with dainty no
tiOns made Of crepe paper. There were
lovely lamp shades made in the form Of
the glowing poinsettia, globes for cleo
trio bulbs in the shape Of tulips and
chrysanthemums; bonbon boxes; deco
rative patties and fancy baskets Of
every color and size. All these were
the exquisite work of some of the
church ladies'.
Strawberry and pineapple sherbet
with delicious waters were served as
refreshments.
The musical program was delightful.
There were vocal numbers given by
Mrs. Clifford Foster, Mrs. Charles Cay
and Miss Gertrude Chittenden. Talla-
hassee's two lovely young violinists,
Misses Mary Page Randolph and Lucille
Saxon, matchless players, both, de-
lighted the company with violin duett.
They were accompanied by Miss Mary
Horne, no less gifted musician from
the College for Women. Mrs. Minter,
also brilliant pianist, played several
numbers, as did Miss Jessie Edmondson,
whose gracefully given services are al.
ways in demand at gatherings Of this
kind Miss Edmondson also played
Mrs. Fosters aceompaniments. The
last musical number was given by little
Miss Minter who sang very sweetly.
One Of the most interesting features
of this part of the afternoons program
was a reading given by Mrs. Julius
Hirschberg, whose talent in this line
has long been a source Of much pleas
ure to her many friends.
There was a large crowd present
both of men and women, and financia
outcome was very gratifying.
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Just a little Cdsc0siOeef is all that \
necessary to give your baby when II Il
Cross and peevish. CdscdStoeet cOntainl
no opiates nor harmful drugs, ant
is highly recommended by mothsri
here. Conforms 70 the Ma
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
Tacky PaFty.

There will be held at the Armory on
April 18th a tacky party, cake walk
and baby show under the auspices OF
the Kings Daughters for the benefit Of
the hospital. Prizes awarded: Admis-
sion 10 cents Refreshments served at
small additional price. From four
to six o'clock.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24

Rings Little Liver Pulls for bilious
ness and siCk-beadaohe. They clean
thu system and clear the skin. Price,
25c. Try them. Sold by r. W. CoDp
Drug Co.
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24

To the Democratic Voters Of Leon County;
thereby announce my candidacy for supeLiin-
tsndent Of Public Instruction cf Lem county ~
the approaching primary NJ, ~ cru4ra-
The weekly true Democrat., 1908-04-24
Look HarsI

For the next sixty days we viii make
a liberal discount on all spot cash orders
for flooring, ceiling and novelty aiding.
Il Will pay you to investigate.
S-tf CHILD BROS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
Evidence of Most Brutal Treat
ment of Boy in Illinois
Reformatory
ABUSIVE OFFICIALS KILLED
Compelled to Stand for Hours With
Hands Chained Above His Head -
Tortured Until He tainted = "Cold
Water Cure Also Applied = Of
ficiaIs Admit CrueIties.

Pontiac. Ill.,, Jan. 2S.-Members Of
state reformatory, at session that
lasted almost thruout last night.
heard stories from the lips of officers
of the institution themselves, of the
brutality and tortures inflicted upon
William Hamlin. of Quincy. an inmate.
whose death and conflicting eXplana-
tions thereof have raised storm of
criticism. The original story that the
board convened to inquire into. that
Hamlin was beaten and kicked into a
condition that resulted in death, has
as yet received no confirmation other
than the boys ante-mortem statement
to his mother. But tho seeming TO en-
plain that they did not beat. disciplin-
arans of the institution admit that
they administered punishment beside
which beating would be child's play.
The chief developments today were
admissions wrung from the officers Of
the institution that young Hamlin was
chained up to bars in the Solitary"
his wrists held by handouts to a point
even with the top Of his head, for
twenty-five hours the first day of his
punishment, and for sixteen hours the
second day, and on the third evening
he was tied up, but his endurance
g., l,.>, n of q
had revived from a faint, he either
tried to commit suicide or escape. Be-
ing chained up again. he climbed up
the bars of his cell. probably while in
a delirium. He tainted the first day
of his torture and the third night.
and for long periods during these
fanting spells he hung by his wrists,
suspended from the bar of his cell. his
legs too limp to support his weight.
cold water cures We're applied,
quart otter quart of ice water being
thrown over him to make him quit
shamming," and once it was poured
down his throat until he choked. After
he was injured he was left lying on
the concrete floor of the Solitary
with only blanket under him and an
other over him. His back was broken
in three places and his body was par
alyzed. all but his arms. for twelve
hours before the reformatory physician
was called
Bishop Samuel Fallows. of Chicago,
is president Of the board Of managers
which is conducting the investigation.
The disciplinarian of the institutiopls
Captain Alexander J. Reno.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
HUSTON TO CONFESS
Probable That Pennsylvania Capitol
Architect Will Turn States Evil
dence in Trial of Grafters.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 2S.-The plan
of defense in the capitol prosecutions
has been changed completely by the
action of Architect Joseph NJ. Huston
of Phi!adelphia, in securing a separate
trial, with the consent of the common
wealth. Huston's action would seem
to indicate that he has an agreement
with the commonwealth and will be
one of its principal witnesses.
Attorneys on both sides will not dis
cuss this phase of the case except to
say that Huston has been subpoeneaa
as witness for his co-defendants,
Contractor John H. Sanderson, former
Auditor General William II. Snyder,
former State Treasurer William L.
Matnues and James M. Shumaker,
former superintendent of grounds and
buildings.
Huston's action has intensified pub
lie interest in the trial and the court
room was filled today soon after the
opening.
James Scarlet, in opening for the
prosecution today, outlined the com
monwealths case and what it expected
to prove. Scarlet said the common
wealth expected to prove that defend
ants conspired to defraud the state
and that special schedule was pre-
pared by Huston so as to enable San
derson to get the contract without
competition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
Third Party Temperance Advo-
Gates Inclined to Make Trouble
at State Conference
EFFoRRTs TO HARMoNIzE FAIL
Prohibition'sts Expected to Oppose
Formation of New Temperance Par
ty in the State = Fear They Will
Lose Prestige and Secure scanty
Consideration.
Special to rimes-Republican.

Special to Times-Republtcan.
Des Moines, Jan. 2S.-At a meeting
of the delegates from the prohibition
party this forenoon, Rev. O. D. Elett,
of Marshalltown and Ledy, OF Os-
kaloosa, declared that the anti-saloon
league, was merely the tail to the po-
litical kite, but charged that the league
was prepared to lay claim to running
the entire campaign for constitution
al prohibitory amendment. 1t devel-
oped that they were afraid the anti
saloon league would gobble all the
committees and give the third party
prohibitionists scanty consideration.
The sentiment of all the delegates
was with them and it was expected
that trouble would result at the mass
meeting of temperance forces this
afternoon.
Rev. Fifer of Des Moines, tried to
harmonic the prohibitionists this
morning, but without success. Judge
Harvey, of Perry, who was leader
in the first constitutional movement,
has articles of Incorporation prepared
for the purpose of starting new tenn
perance party, to include all persons
who for one reason or another will not
unite i'm any other organization. The
prohibitionists are included to op-
pose it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
STAND BY BYERs
Attorney General Receives Encourage
ing Telegram From Ministerial AS
sociation of Council Bluffs In
vited to Make Address Despite Ef-
fort at Political cIaptrap.
Special TO T1mes-repuplican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Mones, Jan. 2S.-Attorney
General Byers today received a letter
from the president of the ministerial
that at the meeting of the association
Monday there was passed a resolution
saving in substance that it still stood
by it's, invitation to him to deliver an
address there on law enforcement, and
that the invitation was extended af-
ter a conference with the mayor and
chief of police, in which the mayor in
formed them that the city would con-
tinue to allow the gambling joints to
run: that the association endorsed
what General Byers had said, and had
no sympathy with the efforts to make
political claptrap out of one little SEN
tence in his address, overshadowing
the main purpose of his address; and
further that if the gambling joints
were again opened they would again
invite him to visit the city and deliv-
er an address. 1t is understood that
the four gambling joints, which have
been paying the city a revenue of $4O,-
600 year. were closed the next day
after General Byers spoke there. The
sentence in his address over which the
claim was made, that it was a politi-
cal speech, was one in which he stat
ed that in enforcing the law he was
acting under orders, and with full SYM
pathy from Governor Cummins.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
FAMILY in THREE WARS.
Forebears Of L. A. Hurd, Of Waterloo,
Served in American Battles.

VOTSOCdTS OF H. ~. TIuTus W vvdSS''SVt
Served in American Battles.
Waterloo, Jan. 2S.-L. A. Hurd, who
lives at 70S jefferson street in this city.
has had eminent forebears. three gem
erations having distinguished ther-
selves in three great American wars.
Tho he is Sc years of age, Mr.. Hurd Is
hale and hearty and looks like one
twenty years younger. He comes from
race noted for its longevity and its
patriotism. Two of his brothers
gave their lives in the rebellion. His
father. who was 81 years of age when
he died. was soldier in the war OF
1912. the second war with Great
Britain. His grandfather was 1oS
years old and served as soldier in
the American revolution. His mother
was 1O4 years of age at the time OF
her death.
Mr.. Hurd's forebears came from
Plymouth. England, in the Mayfow-
er. being among the first band OF
Pilgrims who landed on Plymouth
Rock in the winter of 1920.
Mr. Hurd ascribes the longevity OF
his family to the fact that none Of
the members ever used tobacco or
liquor This aversion to either the
narcotic or the stimulant marked
the members of the family each gen.
Grafton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
SIGN TARIFF TREATY
Reciprocity Agreement Between France
and United States Completed -
Champagne Duty Decreased.

Washington, Jan. 2S-Secretary
Root and Ambassador Jusserand today
signed the Franco American reciprocity
arrangement drawn under section Of
the Dingley act. The agreement con-
cedes to France the abatement of 20
per cent in duties on champagne and
sparkling wines, imported into Amer
lea. For its part the French govern
ment confirms the minimum tariff rate
now accorded to American products.
Provision also is made for the appoint
ment of commission of three mem
bers on each side to consider and re-
port upon possible amendments to the
existing trade regulations in both
France and America and to facilitate
exchange.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28

the office of United States senator.
1t is understood to be probable that
Governor Cummins will himself ignore
the misstatements of Doliver and 9TH
ers and will speak only on the ques-
tions of the day His speech at Ma
son City tonight will probably be an
indication of the line along which ne
will talk all thru the campaign.
Governor Climmins had not intended
to open his campaign till the first or
March, but conditions have forced him
in sooner. 1t is understood that he Will
devote his time to the matter TO
large extent from this time on and
that Judge Prouty will also make
large number of speeches in Cummlns
interest thruout the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-28
MRs. MCDONALD SCORED
Opening Statement of States Attor.
ney Is Attack on Defendant.

Chicago. Jan. 27.-Assistant States
Attorney Day made the opening state
ment in the trial of Mrs. Dora Nc
Donald, accused of the murder Of
Webster S. Guerin, today He de-
nounced the relations existing between
them in severe terms, declaring they
were commenced at the instance of
Mrs. Mcdonald when she was 81 and
Guerin 16 years of age. Her attentions
to the young man, Day declared. com
pelled Guerin to abandon his business,
in which he had embarked soon after
leaving school. Later, when Guerin
embarked in the picture business. he
said, Mrs. Mcdonald, in fit of jealous
rage, would come into the store and
drive cut women customers, and in
this way nearly destroyed his business
the second time.