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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
A NEW DISCOVERY.

The Philadelphia Record says Under.
tAker ]. p. Rose Of Brownsville, Pa,
believes he has discovered the Sc.
cret OF Egyptian mummy embalming,
and crowds Wait his establishment
daily to gaze on n dead unknown, into
whose body he has been injecting a
secret preserving nuid daily for the
past six weeks
The man was killed by a train on
January 20, No one claimed the body,
and the undertaken secured H., guaran.
teeing n decent burial. when his ex'
perlments we're finished.
In nearly atty days that nave
passed since there has been no change
In the appearance Of the body. ex.
cept that II has become almost white
and as Arm as marble. After week
the beard Of the stranger grew 10 the
length OF quarter OF an inch, A
shave was regarded rs necessary, and
the undertaken sought for several days
before he fonRd a barber willing In
undertake the job Since then the
mummy has been given a clean shave
once a week,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23


While the people Of Gainesville were
reading the pleasing statement In the
daily papers on Sunday that Senator
<Bryan's condition waa much improved,
the news was received by. wire that
he had died that same morning. The
lrst intelligence OF the sad death OF
this brilliant young man came through
a message to Governor Broward, who
was the guest OF Judge sgd l.. Carter.
The SergeantatArms of the United
States Senate also notified Mr.. Dave
Bryan, brother Of the deceased, who
is q student at the University of Flor
ida In this city.
Senator Bryan was we'll known to
many Of the people Of this city per-
sonally, and everyone, whether they
had ever met him b not, expressed the
deepest regret that bis brilliant and
promising career had been so sudden
ly ended.
William James Bryan was a native
OF Orange county and was 81 years
old. Upon the death OF Senator NAL
lory few weeks ago Governor Brow
ard appointed him to ill the unexpired
term ending March 4, 1909. Next to
Henry Clay he was the youngest man
who ever occupied seat in the U.
8. Senate. He had barely become
acquainted with the duties Of the
once when he was stricken with ty-
phoid fever, and after three weeks
illness he succumbed to the dread
disease in the hospital at Washington.
Senator Bryan was a brilliant orator
and a lawyer Of exceptional ability,
an unusually pleasant man to meet,
and typical southerner. He was a
to succeed himself and had
q strong following throughout the
State.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The DeFuniak Breeze ipforms US
that II anyone wants boPb very val
liable information on the fertilizer
question they should Send to Com
missioner McLin for a copy Of the
January number OF The Bulletin which
contains State Chemist Roses annual
report. All It will cost will be
postal card, and the information is
worth dollars and lots OF them to
every farmer in the State. Among
other things 1t contains a number of
formulate for home fertilizers. When
you pay taxes you are paying for this
information, and you ought to get
what you pay for.-Live Oak Demo
crat.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The editor OF The sun has been a
resident 81 Gainesville Tor - wears.
and never has ho seen so li,tle In.
tcrcst manifested In municipal poll
tics. The election occurs on April
l&th. aud In order 10 have names
printed GA the ballots candidates must
be certified 10 the Council not later
than March sS,h. VET no nominations
have been made or petitions cirCu.
lated tN eVr,iBcation. Il hchoo,cs
the taxpayers 10 get busy AZ once.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

There is at least one candidate in
Hamilton county who has the courage
TO express his convictions. His name
Is J. w. Bynum, and he is seeking to
go to the Legislature. In his platform
he says: Il shall favor local option as
1t now appears In our State constitu-
ton and oppose any measure which
would prohibit any citizen from order.
ing a bottle or jug of liquor when.
ever he wishes to do So" Mr.. By
NUNS courage is more to be admired
than his judgment, from the stand.
point OF political policy.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
HOLLOWAY 10 A CANDIDATE.

Hon, w. NJ. Holloway, State Super.
intendent OF Public Instruction,
whose caYdidaey for denomination has
been kncwn to the public for several
months. Is now officially a candidate
TO succeed himself, as indicated by the
following letter:
Tallahassee, FLORIDA, March 20, 1908.
Hon. Arthur T, Williams, Chairman
State Executive Committee, Jack.
sonville, Florida.
N.Y. Dear Sir: Your favor OF the
18th inst, enclosing blank notice Of
candidacy for United States Senator
and State officers other than members
of the Legislature, together with a
copy OF the rules, resolutions and cleo.
ton laws governing primary cleo.
tions, has been received.
Enclosed find herewith my notice
Of candidacy. together with check for
1925, which will cover the amount OF
my assessment as a candidate for the
Office of State Superintendent OF Pub
lie Instruction,
Kindly acknowledge receipt Of same,
and oblige, Yours truly
w. NJ. HOLLOWAY.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The people who have known Albert
Gilchrist from boyhood no more be-
lleve that he would be guilty Of dis
honorable act than they do that John
Stockton Is the candidate Of the cor
porations.' All the candidates for
Governor are honorable gentlemen,
and 1t is to be regretted that some
Over-zealous friends of any one can
dldate should endeavor to besmirch
the character OF another. Let's have
clean, manly fight, brother editors,
and when the contest is over we will
all feel the better for IT,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

am a candidate for reelection AZ
Tax Collector, subject to action Of
Democratic primary. Having served
In this position several years, feel
that experience qualities me to dis
charge the duties of this important
Office with a reasonable degree of sat
isfaction to taxpayers. Thanking All
for their past support, and soliciting
your votes at the coming primary, I
am very respectfully,
w. d. DICKINSON.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

In reply 10 friends OF the various
candidates as to who The Sun will
support for this and that office. we
repeat: We will support the candi.
date who Is nominated. This Is a
Democratic hight, and The Sun, being
a Democratic Newspaper, has no right
TO take sides for or against any can.
didate. so long as we consider the
candidate worthy OF the ONCE.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Hon. Ion l. Farris has formally an
nounced that he win not be CRndi.
date for Congress against the able
and worthy incumbent Congressman
Frank Clark, but win stand for re-
election TO the Legislature from Duval
county Mr.. FNrris has acted wisely
Ia the matter for he would have met
a Waterloo had ne measured swords
With Col CLARK,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Governor Broward was accorded a
most hearty welcome upon his recent
visit to Miami. The Governor has
reason to feel proud of his increasing
popularity In the Everglades section,
and II his drainage operations prove
as successful in the rainy season as
they have during the extended
drought In the 'Glades he will be the
most popular man In Florida all along
the East Coast.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

F. F. PaullIng, the very faithful and
efficient County Commissioner from
the fourth district, is a candidate for
reelection, as will be seen by his an
nOuncement in today's PAPER. Mr..
Paulllng is one of the best-known and
most highly esteemed citizens of
Alachua county, and his friends will
rally to his support in the approaching
primary with determination to land
him q winner.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

A Waldo correspondent suggests
the name Of Il. w. Mlllican for County
Commissioner. He says Mr.. Millican
IS in every way qualified for the POI
sitlon and would make an excellent
official. The correspondent says moth.
Ing is to be said against the present
commissioner, but that the people of
that section are entitled TO the Office
this time.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

respectfully announce myself q
candidate for reelection as County
Judge. / solicit the votes Of all Dem
ocrats at the primary ON May 18th,
and If nominated and elected / win
perform the duties Of the Office to the
best of my ability with the same Inn
partially that has characterized my
discharge of the same in the past.
Respectfully, { H. G. MASON.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

No faction, machine or ring, brought
him out. He came out as a candi-
date alone and single-handed. He will
be glad to receive the support of the
corporations, Of the anti-corporations
the prohibitionists and the anti-prohi-
bitiOnlsts, Of the local optionists, the
Christians and the Jews and Of the
Gentlles, the "Publicans and sinners"
He would even accept the support of
the Pharisees.
The corporations cannot do without
the people, and the people cannot do
without the corporations. Neither
should be allowed to Cypress the other.
Capital is organized, labor should or
ganize.
The license tax law licensing each
little enterprise should be amended in
order that taxation should bear more
evenly.
Article XIX Of the Constitution pro-
vides for Local Option. The qualified
electors mot the Governor) approve
or veto constitutional amendments. He
is not on the recently constructed
band wagon"
He commenced life working in
Quincy, Florida, at a salary OF $15
per month, and boarded himself. He
has himself been a Woodworking,
struggling man and he knows what It
means In others. He has never mar.
ried, he has always had obligations.
His life has been spent more In
consideration Of other peo-
pie than of himself. He feels sure
he will be elected III he gets enough
votes" He does not propose to trade
of single office, There is honor in
being Governor. II 1t is tainted with
dishonor he does not want the office.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

E. A. osteen, who has been faith.
full and efficient deputy OF Sheriff
Fennell since the latters induction
into the Office, announces himself as
q candidate for sheriff In today's Sun.
Mr., osteen is well qualified for the
ONCE and would make an efficient
officer. He has friends throughout the
county who will give him loyal support.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The County Commissioners should
giye the matter OF reapportioning their
respective districts immediate atten.
ton. Az at present apportioned the
districts are not nearly equal either as
70 territory or population.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

II is pleasing to note the rapid in.
crease of The Suns subscription list.
Our travelling solicitor. Mr.. @. d.
Folks, Il doing good work in this line,
and the value OF the paper as an ad.
vertlsing medium IL daily increasing.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

News comes from all over the State
that the people are manifesting very
little interest In politics. The candi.
dates for State offices are unablS to
get very large crowds out to hear
them and It has been suggested that
they arrange joint debates. 1t is prob
able that such will be done during the
next few weeks.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Now that John stockton has got
busy" In his own interest for Cover
nor the other candidates are also "in
tho saddle" and securing the woods In
search Of votes, They realize that
Mr.. Stockton Is possessed Of great en-
ergy and IL hard tn beat In a whirL
wind campaign.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
POLITICAL
ANNOUN O. MENTS

Advertisements under this head, not
exceeding nine lines, will be publish.
ed one time week in the daily.
and one time week In the semi
weekly, from now until the Democratic
primary on May 18th for $40; after
April LIST the rate will be s.. Cash
must accompany the announcement In
every instance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The people OF Tampa are wrought
up over the possibility OF the loss OF
the Cuban mail line, which would
mean tho dlVerting OF nearly all Gu
ban trafic through knights Key.
livery EFFORT will De- made To retain
this service. but Il is possible that the
mail will be taken by the shortest
route,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The press bulletins Issued by the
Experiment station OF the University
OF Florida are OF great value to the
farmers and stock ralsers Of Florida,
and should be preserved for future
reference. The sun IL glad of the
opportunity TO print them.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Anyone wishing to correspond with
Capt. |. j. Carter can address him at
Putnam Hall, Fla. This information
Is given for the benefit OF any sur
vivors Of Capt. Carriers company who
may desire his testimony in relation
to service In the Confederate army.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
Our Clubbing LIst.

The Sun and the Thrice-a.Week
IN. ~ World one year. ..S1.66
The Sun and The Atlanta (Ga.)
Weekly Constitution one year. LIS
The Sun and The Atlanta (Ga.)
Semi. Weekly JournaI one year $50
The Sun and The semi-Weekly
TimesUnion one year. ....... 1.50
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The serious illness of Senator w. J.
Bryan will prevent an active can
vass on his part during the contest
now on for his seat, In his misfor,
tune he and his family have the
sympathy OF the whole people Of the
state.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The claims FOR broken Jugs eonslgn'
"a To different point, IN Georgia were
~ extensive that The Southorn ~.
press Company found Il Improbable
20 handle the business, hence the
order 90 agcuts MOI e. accept ship
mcn's OF liquor consigned 70 residents
~ that state This viii result Ia an
Increased business In tie freight line.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
Letting your support ! att ssabpet
fully yours, p. A. ukl'I
WillefOrd, Fla, March 40.

In the primary election four Yeas
ago | made the statement that Il M
friends would give me the Office ~
that time, would not again ask tor
f. MY intentions were pure. aud o.
no account would | have come before
yot. again asking your support. %
my own accord, but many OF the best
men from various sections Of Alachua
county have petitioned me by writing
and a great many others personally %
stand for the nomination Of Sheriff
In the coming primary, and today I
received an official request from oDa
of the most powerful moral Ofganiga-
tons in the country, urging me 70
stand for the nomination, and, m
Difference to their wishes, ! announce
that l will accept the nomination foR
Sheriff OF Alachua county on the plat
form and according to the rules os
the Democratic primary. held May
18th, and II nominated and elected !
will perform the duties OF the ONCE
with the same impartialIty and jus
tice that have done In the past.
l.. w. FBNNELL.
March 9th, 1908.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
FOR SHERIFF.

Al the earnest solicitation Of many
friends throughout the county. an.
nounce for the once OF Sheriff OF
Alachua county, subject to the action
Of the primary election. n elected |
assure the people that I viii serve
therl faithfully and impartially.
p. q. RAMSEY.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Hon, John N. G, stockton, the lead,
ing candidate for Governor, was q wei.
come visitor to Gainesville this week,
Mr., Stockton Is no stranger TO the
people Of Alachua county and will re-
eelVe catering vote here at the com.
hig primary.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
| hereby ANNOUNCE myself a., can

] hereby announce myself as a can.
tidaJe for the once % Sheriff of
Alachua county at the ensuing Demo.
cratic primary. and solicit the sup
port Of the voters ] promise, II elect
Cd. 20 discharge the duties ~ the
Oihce without fear. favur or partalltv
70 the best OF NV know ledge.
W, q. RICHARDSON.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

II. n nrooksr ol nrA ain b. a
candidate for denomination As a mem.
Der Of the school hoard from tho serN
oRd district 10 the coming primary
Has formal announcement viii appear
In a few days
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Having SERVED as Deputy Sheriff
siuce the present Incumbent Wsnt into
tbe oaicc. and being requested D,
friends throughout the county. I an
nounce Eiy candidacy for Sheris q,
Ale@@Wa county. subiect 10 action o.,
the Democratic primary Nav lsth h,
elected ! promise = faithful perform.
ancS % the duties u the oacr. s.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

There Is no Disgusting the fac. that
Hon. w. d. Lamar Is going to be a
prominent figure In the Senatorial
contest He has a good record. as
well as q charming wife to aid him
in his canvass, and Is making friends
daily.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

l respectfully announce myself can
didate for reelection to the office Ok
County treasurer and solicit the votes
of all Democrats. II elected l promise
to fulfll the duties Of the Office In
the future as in the past. Respect
fully, r. B. PEELER.
March 9th, 1905.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
FOR MEMsER scHoo, noAoo

,s,sst'et cuily announce myself =
- s. .sIlt Tor reelection a. Suenhsr
- we Sssooi Board from District ~.
= ana u elected promise "a narv~
- a. ''asut9enta With the sane eaish.
~, 1870 as have endeavored 10 e-s.~n.
' ','t ~ The past Vote for u,e fell-.-,.
- .,.'crats, AID yOu VIII have - ~--,.-',
~ regret u Very ,ruly
r. D. WEERR
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

To My Friends and FelIow-C Citizens:
am candidate for County Judge,
and l ask you for your votes. / win
administer this Office without favor
to anyone; SO please register, pay
your poll taxes and vote for
Yours truly,
]. A. CARLISLE.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Candidates for the Legislature are
SLOW In making announcements this
war. 1, Is not very likely that the two
positions vii so bcgging." how
ever and the beat msu IN the Coln,y
should ~ selected
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
FOR COUNTY, TREAsuRER.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office OF County Treas
urer, subject to action of the Demo
cratic primary, and will appreciate
the support of all fellow-D Democrats.
Respectfully,
w. J. MATTHEW'S.
Donnie, Fla, March IA, 1908.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The sun Is requested IA announce
that l.. \ Roberts % Hell viii be a
Candidate for county Commissioners
trOn the secOnd dlstr.e, at the MAY
primary, formal shnOunecmva, o,
which Win BE- made later.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The picnic season is now on and
the woods around Gainesville are IA.
vorite resorts for the young people.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

The orange bloom is said to be es-
pecially heavy this year. and The Or.
iando Reporter.star says the crop viii
be the largest since the freeze.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Alachua is far behind many OF the
other counties so far as the crop OF
candidates Is concerned.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

Local advertisements, 10 cents q
tine for the first and 10 cents for each
additional insertion.
Display advertisements for three,
Six and twelve months atspecial rates.
Prices furnished upon application.
Marriage and Death notices inserted
tree. Obituaries, cents q line.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

| respectfully announce my candi.
dacy for reelection as County Com
missioner from the 4th district. com
prising the election districts of Lake
View, Micanopy and Archer, subject
to the Democratic primary. II elect
ed l shall endeavor to serve the PEG.
pie faithfully and lmpartially, Very
truly, F. r PAUI.I ma
Lake View, March 20.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

II you are q candidate for Office
let the people know 1t through The
Sun.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

~We will not accept stamps Of
= larger denomination than 2 cents.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I respectfully announce myself q
candidate for County Commissioners
from District No. and solicit the
votes of all Democrats at the coming
primary. Respectfully, J. w. MAY.
Micanopy, Fla, r. F. d. No. 1.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

| hereby announce myself a candi.
cate Tor County Commissioner from
District No. 5. subject to the action
OF the primary. II elected | will en-.
deaVor TO give the people a fair aAad
impartial service. Respectfully.
u.., r. NJ. MARTIN.
Hawthorn, March 9th. 1908.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for County Commissioner
from District No. 4, and solicit the
votes OF all Democrats. II elected l
VIII perform the duties of the ONCE
to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
A. u. HILLARY.
Micanopy, Fla, March Is, 1908.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

! respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection as COMMIT
commissioner from District No. 4
promising the same faithful attentior
OF the duties Of the once in the ~
lure as In the past, and solicit 49,
votes OF my acknowledgements r.
sPeVuulIy, J. +, TOWNSEND
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

4. \. @DREARY, Editor and Niger.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

/ respectfully announce myself :
Sauuiaate FOR County CommisEioaer
IRON rom District No 5, II elected pr,,ra.
Use 70 give my faithful attention -
al the duties OF the once ana serSe
,he people TO the best OF nv ahIIisv
l solicit the votes OF my feIIow .T1sr,.s..
Gratis Respectfully.
t.,,.,- W, ?. AvANT.
Island Grove, March Srd. iSOS
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23

vsbiIshed Every Monday and Thursday
IN at. Gainesville, Florida.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-03-23
Terma OF subscrIptIon:
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