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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29
Times Union:

Times Union: In the schools
maintained by the state for the en-.
lightenment of her children. IL can.
not be well TO teach a false view OF
the States history. Il may be that
We are prejudiced. but Il Is better to
love your own too well than to accept
the prejudices OF others as facts on
which TO build a future. Whether we
have State uniformity in school books
or not. the teaching Of false views is
not 10 be condoned and cannot be ex-
cused. And nobody can deny that
either by implication or misstatement.
the children are made to accept views
radically false and entirely injurious
as to the views and acts Of their
fathers"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

81. Augustine Record: Hon. Frank
Clark. Congressman from the Second
District OF Florida. has been honored
by being selected a. the orator for
the faculty and class OF 1909 Of the
baltimore University School OF Law
at the commencement exercises on
Monday evening. May 3ist. in Al
baugh's Theatre. Baltimore. A better
choice OF an orator could not have
been made and Congressman Clark
will undoubtedly reflect credit upon
himself and his state"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

Every business man and citizen Of
Gainesville who has the best interests
Of the city az heart should be a mem.
Der OF the Board Of Trade. Read
the notice Of intention TO apply for
letters patent for this organization
which appears elsewhere In this issue
and resolve 20 Join and assist the
board In is work.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

Tampa Times: a paroled burglar
IN New York the other day went and
begged 10 be admitted again to prison
In order that he could get a square
meal He claimed that he was unable
20 get work. and had no other choice
but TO go back 90 Jail or starye or
steal. rhe story Is pretty hard TO
swallow. but We seem TO have heard
that men who had not been burglars
had deliberately murdered their wives
and children and then suicided for
want OF work. The old thing Is un-
balanced and disiointed somewhere"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

The hrst car Of cantaloupes 20 be
loaded IN Gainesville went forward
Friday. This Is about ten days earlier
than last season. and fancy prices are
anticipated. From present Indications
the season win be short.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

Some men enjoy work as work. but
there are stiIl more who enjoy stand.
ms by 70 see them do H. Let two
or three men be engaged I'm lifting
a heavy safe or beam and a whole
crowd win stand without mlndlng Il
I'm a hot sun or cold. drizzllng
rain for an hour TO watch the pro
ceedlng.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

In several criminal cases recently
IN different parts Of the country the
offenders have been found guilty and
sentenced. This is a healthy sign
that juries are getting proof against
sentimentailsm and that the law will
take its course.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

The Ocala papers are endeavoring
20 reach a conclusion as 10 what has
been the principal agency IN the
making Of the Brick City. The cues.
ton Is many sided. and IL would seem
that the fact that they have an up-to
date and growing town would be
sufficient qualification.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

The fellow who had his toes cut
on and stiIl suffered pain in them
must have had ptOmaine poisoning. or
some dreadful thing Of the kind
Pensacola Journal
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

The Board Of Control has conferred
honor upon Samuel N. Tucker. p. d..
professor Of English az the state Col.
lege for Women AZ Tallahassee. by
making him dean Of the faculty Of
the college OF liberal arts.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29
Union.

Texas has shipped three trainloads
Of cucumbers TO Chicago. 10 be used.
so the Houston paragrapher informs
as, lin doubling the population OF
that city."-Tampa Tribune.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

n the City Council win agree 20 the
plans. n viii BE- only a short time
before the improvements which have
been urged By The sun from time 70
time will be made upon the Atlantic
Coast Line passenger station IN this
city. No one viii deny that the &C
commOdations are entirely inadequate
and we trust that matters will be so
arranged that work will begin on the
alterations without further delay.
The following order has been made
BY the Florida Railroad Commission:
order No. 27i-Before the Railroad
Commissioners of the State of
Florida-ln the matter OF passen-
ger depot facilities OF the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad Company az
Gainesville. Florida. a station on
It's line.
This matter came on Tor hearing
a Gainesville. Florida. on January
p. 1905. after due notice. dated Jan
nary 2. 1908. 20 the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Company. at which
hearing the said railroad company ap-
peared by Mr.. Morton Riddle. It's
general superintendent. and a large
number OF citizens OF Gainesville also
and the parties were
heard; and the said Atlantic Coast
Line railroad submitted a blue print
or plan OF the proposed changes In
the depot aforesaid. and the matter
was taken under Amusement, and has
been delayed because the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad Company has
asked for time to procure the requi- |
site assent OF the City Council Of
TO certain features on said |
plan. but have not yet obtained the
zane, and Il appears that the making |
"a an order ought not TO be longer
delayed.
Nov Therefore We, the Railroad
Of the State Of Flor
da, being advised In the premises. do
Ind that the accommodations for the
Dublic az the depot OF the Atlantic
,Oast Line Railroad Company are In
efficient and uncomfortable. and that
additions and changes ought TO be
made thereto and therein. And we
10 order that the said railroad com
any shall add to. change and alter
Is said depot at Gainesville In ac-
ordance with the blue print or plan
made by j. +. Simms under date OF
anuary 20. 1908. and submitted by
be railroad company as aforesaid.
which includes the canopy shown on
aid blue print or plan. but Il is sx-
ressly directed that the front en-
rance 70 the depot be made with
eparate doors so that whites and
lacks may enter the respective ticket
apartments and thence into the re.
peetiVe waiting rooms without inter
with each other.
IL Is further ordered that work
n the same shall begin within thirty
avs after the City Council Of the
ity OF Gainesville shall grant 20 the
aid railroad company the right and
rivilege to erect on aud over the
treet In front Of the depot the can
~ shown ON said plan or blue print.
nd shall be completed within two
lonths after the date OF the said
rant Of privilege
Ordered I'm open session at our
flee I'm the City OF Tallahassee this
sch day OF May. A. ID. 1909
"R. HUDSON BURR. Chairman.
Attest: s. r. COBB. Secretary"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

Auto scout cars are now touring
almost the entire eastern section OF
the country a. a result OF the Efforts
Of several prominent daily papers 20
bring about increased interest I'm
building good roads The auto Is
proving a great factor IN the good
roads question as people who want
autos also want better highways.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

A correspondent wants TO know IL
Il Is really 50 that certain Florida
counties send certain men to the
Legislature just to get rid Of them for
two months. We refuse to betray a
cOnfidence.-Times-Un Union.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

A. vas expected. the jacksonville
charter bin was introduced la the
Legialature az its busiest period. aud
the nght which ensued has taken con.
siderable time that could have been
devoted % measures OF greater i'm
port 10 the State AZ large. The only
way 20 Obyiate this In future d 20
allow the municipalities 10 settle char.
ter amendments themselves, a.
recommended In the message OF Gov.
srn0T Gilehrist 70 the Legislature.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

J. n. Reese, who was associated
with Claude L'Engle In the publica-
lion Of The sun az Tallahassee two
years ago. but more recently with
The Savannah News. has resigned his
position on the Georgia paper and will
hereafter be connected with The Mi
ami Metropolis. He h a gifted writer
and bis Florida friends viii be glad
% learn OF his return 20 the State.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

This time next week trunkpacking
and good-bys viii be the order Of the
day IN Tallahassee.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

We'd like to take an airship voyage
just out OF curiosity 70 see how high
up tariff schedules do reach.-Times.
Trnion
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

An ndvertising bills become due after frs,
nppeannce of advertisement. unless otherwise
sipulaied On contract, Parties not known 30 us
ell bs required 10 pay Ter advertising IN al.
sance. Adtrena. TIE DAILY SUN,
CArNEsvILLE. Pa.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29
WITH THE PARAeRAPHERs.

The iremen struck while the boil
ers were hOt-Atlanta Journal.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

The rwicea-x'csk suu isan eight page. forty
DiHmn paper, puhiished every Monday and
thursday. and oouiains AT the news Of the
seek. iocai. state and generai. a1d viii Be
naiied. postage free. 90 any part Of the Unitcd
nates o. canaia. for q 90 ycar--in advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

Beading Notices On iocai column toccnts a line
~ hrsi iusertit =. and erntsfor each additional
Assertion.
Raiss or display advertising made known on
appiicat 81.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-29

fun DarIx suS. pubiished every morning en-.
go Monday. delivered By carrier IN ths city. Or
mallsd - any par, ~ TIRE unitcd states. postage
Re. for 81 year; fa.sosix months; 81. IS three
mouths; 81 - csuts Cor eve wssks-strcsiy IN
advance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
A DAINTY DISH
FOR INVALIDS

There is no more delicate and
appetizing food for the invalid
than a dish of sweetbreads daintily
prepared. They should first be put
into water that has just reached
the boiling point and allowed to
remain for half an hour, with
water kept just at the boiling
point, no more. Then plunge them
into a quart of ice cold water in
which there is either the juice of
half lemon or a tablespoonful of
vinegar. and leave for an hour to
blanch and become firm.
Make white sauce, using a
tablespoonful of butter and level
tablespoonful -four. When blend
ed in stewpan, add a half cup
of milk. Stir until smooth. and
add can of peas or pint of
fresh peas. Brown sweetbreads In
a little butter. season to taste, and
serve on peas over small slices of
toast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON, d. c., June g.
Although BILLY" Lorimer used to
collect nickels from passengers as
street car conductor. and occu.
pied various other positions in the
Industrial world which many folks
would regard as mental, he will
not find himself lonely in the SEN
ate. There are many other mem
bers, of this socalled most exclu-
sive club in the world" who are of
humble origin and who got their
first start in life in just such or
binary, everyday occupations as
those which first engaged the at
tention of the new scion from
Illinois.
Senator Curtis of Kansas was
once jockey and very good
one, too.
Senator Scott, of West Virginia
was a glassblower at the time
when, with half naked bodies and
brawny arms, the workers in that
industry collected portion of
molten glass upon the end of a
tube and with their own breath
blew it into shape.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana
was a lumberjack and helped to
denude the forests which he is now
SO eager to save.
Senator Nixon of Nevada was a
telegraph operator before he got
interested in mines from which he
has since made millions
Gallinger, of New Hampshire,
started in life as a printer and
then studied medicine and be-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

terminal tomorrow evening, by
God, you'll stand no show with
me-" he said sternly, rising to
leave.
The following evening Byrnes
strobe into Nathanson's room, an
unfolded paper in his hand.
Have you seen this?" he shout.
ed.
Williamson spread out his hands
in depreciation.
"The stage coach was held up by
a body of armed bandits and the
guards shot down. The Star of the
ran. Now, Williamson, before
South is said to have been stolen.
No details available" the dispatch
hand you over to the authorities I'll
just tell you of the trick l played
on you, you fox. Did you think
would be SO foolish as to trust you
further than l could see? The arm
ed guard was blind, and they car
ried a sealed package containing
COAL The real diamond left in
charge of single man, passen-
ger for Capetown, who rode out on
horseback dressed as a farmer,
with the diamond in his trousers
pocket. BY this time he has hand
ed it over to the authorities at
the railroad terminal and obtained
his receipt"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
DO THESE SENATORS REMEMBER
WHENCE THEY CANE?

came a doctor before he entered
politics.
Senator Smith, of Michigan, had
unusual advantages in training in
parliamentary procedure, for he
began his career as page in the
Michigan legislature.
Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon,
clerked in general merchandise
store.
Even the great Aldrich, recog-
nized leader of the senate and
arbiter, through his position as
chairman of the finance commit
tee and his control over the pend
ing tariff bill of the destinies of
almost every mine, factory and
mill in the United States, got his
first practical business experience
behind the counter of retail
store.
The silver haired Senator Bulk
ley of Connecticut also began life
as clerk, while Senator Perkins,
of California, still refers with
pride to the time when he served
as a sailor before the mast in
many a long voyage.
Senator Richardson of Delaware,
whose father was a Gamer and
packer, entered into that business
and learned the trade, working his
way up from the lowest position.
Senator Jones of West Virginia
was born three days after the
death of his father in the Civil
war. AS soon as he was old enough
he had to hustle for living. He
hired out to do all kinds of farm
work when he was only 10 years
old
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
STAR OF THE SOUTH.

Frank Byrnes strolled into the
little room at the back of the
clothing store in Kimberley, South
Africa, where Sol Williamson
ostensibly carried on a meager
trade with natives returning home
from their service in the diamond
minesa The proprietor. a fat
middle-aged man OF unctuous ap-
tpearance, rose up and greeted him
effusively.
"Sit down, Mr.. Nathanson.'
said Byrnes. I'm here to make
straight proposition to you"
I'm always ready to do bust
ness, my friend" Williamson re.
piled. rubbing his hands.
"Now. Mr.. Nathanson, II
amounts to this. The famous rose
diamond, The Star of the South,
is to leave Kimberley tonight by
the coach, as of course you know.
1t will be accompanied by an
armed guard, of whom four men
will ride constantly armed until
the stone is handed over to the au-
thorities at the railway terminal
for transshipment to Amsterdam,
for cutting"
well, we'll, but that's common
talk, my friend" said Williamson.
."You are aware" Byrnes went
on, that this stone has been sold
to the rajah of Caliput, to be
placed in the crown jewels. and
that it is my business, as chief de-
tective for the diamond company,
to see that nothing miscarries.
Now. Williamson, I've never been
able to prove anything against you
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
DAILY SHORT STORY

yet. but we both know that you're
at the head of the stolen diamond
syndicate"
: We'll, well, WE'LL" said Nathan
son mockingly.
!. The rajah of Ferozepore has re
solved at all costs to get posses
ssion of the Star of the South
Through some superstition con
neeted with the fate of his empire
which is believed to be bound ur
with the possession of a rose dia
E1pAd of such splendor. l am cred
4tAMy informed that you are In
charge of the gang who will at
tempt to steal it."
What, me?" said Nathanson
Come. Mr.. Byrnes, produce your
evidence for such charge. I'm q
respectable citizen; I'm known all
over the country"
But not as the escaped convict
Moskowitz," said Byrnes, bringing
down his fist with a thud.
Z. Nathanson turned white and
clutched at the table. He began
stammering.
q Nov listen" said Byrnes. "My
reputation is at stake and l CAM
afford to take chances. Your guar
antee that that stone shall pass
safely to the railway and I'll make
no use of my knowledge. You know
l keep my word"
Williamson stretched out his fat
right hand with much emotion.
"Dofe." he said. But Mr.. Byrnes
everybody knows the night coach
will take the diamond to the ter.
minal. If 1t should be attacked by
highwaymen don't you blame me-
"If that stone doesn't reach the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

This charming group is com
posed of women whose names are
always of interest to readers of
the society columns of New York
papers, for they are prominent
members of the younger set.
Their frocks are always little in
advance of New York styles, most
of them being Partisan importa-
tons.
Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden, who
is woman of decided originality,
appears in straw-colored crepe
gown of carefully studied Japa-
nese design, very becoming to her
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
Woman S Corner
He96I j. !! ! D. J
! &G4N$nQ&A
STORIESly
THE THREE WISHES

Once a little girl caught a fairy.
lie said II she wsyA let him go
fshe should haveN1sS.ee wishes.
"Goody.' cried the little girl.
rThen wish to be. Blanche
Brown. She has such stacks of
pretty Clothes
And sure enough, she was
Blanche Brown. But she found the
lovely clothes didn't make up for
the care she had to take. of them,
the seedlings she had because Of
them, and the fun she missed
while wearing them.
f, When the fairy came she said:
"Piease, l don't like this. Let me
be Mile, Burton. She is SO very
pretty"
And sure enough she was Mile
Burton. But Miles curls hurt
more when they were combed
than the little girls own hair,
and Miles mother was away al
most all the time, and she hadn't
any father.
Please" said the little girl to
the fairy, II don't like being Mile
Burton. Let me be Gladys St.
Clair. She has such a beautiful
name, and no brothers or sisters
to bother and tease her."
And sure enough she was Gladys
st. Clair. But, oh. dear. the name
didn't count at all. and the little
girl was so very, very lonesome.
After the first day she longed for
her sisters and her big. teasing
brothers, so that the fairy found
her crying her eyes out.
lNPlease,"' she said, 81 don't like
being anyone but just me. Let me
be myself again"
Il shouldn't" said the fairy.
you've had all your wishes; but
have you learned your lesson?"
ooh, yes" cried the little girl,
I'll never be disconnected any
more"
And sure enough she was her.
self again.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

The girl who can sew has great
advantage over the one who can
not. for II she studies the gowns
very little trouble and expense a
beautiful frock for afternoon or
church wear. One that. II made by
4 fashionable modiste, would. cost
$50 or more, can be made cheaply
at home.
Women's apparel ia not closely
fitted nowadays, which makes 1t
easier for the amateur dressmaker
The first picture shows prin-
cess gown of figured foulard In
brown and tan. with yoke and
sleeves of cream colored net.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
my confidential clerk. "

my son-in-law," said Williamson.
"You see, Mr.. Byrnes, I had given
you my word that the diamond
should get through, and couldn't
afford to take chances. So l gave
Abraham the swiftest mare in Kim
berley and told him to ride as hard
as she would go and bring back
the receipt with him. You'll find
your letter of acknowledgment in
the mail tomorrow morning."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

The coat Is of heavy brown linen
with wide insets of coarse linen
lace of the same color. Around
the meow is a fold of bias black
satin passing through rings covered
with crochet.
A brown hat faced with black
trimmed with short brown ostrich
feathers and black aigrette, is worn
with this suit.
The second figure is another
adaptation of the princess. 1t can
be made of any color, In any shade
with hat In tones to match. The
principal note is the touch of black
that seems necessary to the fash.
ionable frocks OF the season
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
GAzELlE OF THE TYPE MRS. ROOSEVELT FROM AFRICA

viii gazelles, under the sponsor
ship of Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt,
become the American national pet ?
An English naval officer. Captain
Boherr, stationed at Mombasa. has
just sent two of the animals to the
ex-nresident's wife. They were
caught near the Suez canal. Eng
fish papers think II will start a
new vogue In America. and that the
gentle gazelle will drive the pug
dog and the Skye terrier from their
popularity
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05
Zone moment" said Nathanson,

One moment, said NathanSOn,
drawing a crumpled piece OF paper
from his waistcoat pocket and un-
folding it. He handed it to the de-
tective, who took it in amazement
and started back, staring at Ma
thanson in dismay. 1t was a receipt
for the diamond, signed by the
inland revenue inspector.
What does this mean?" he cried
"Your trusted messenger who
went as a farmer was"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

they are no longer gazelles.
Gentle. lovable. harmless-these
are the qualifications given to ga
zelles by people who had kept
them as pets. They will follow
their mistress about the streets
like dog. They eat corn. grass
and green vegetables.
Only in the springtime. when
their horns are coming through.
are gazelles at all fractions. The
st of the time they arc dove-like
$kspositions
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

Many man has been wrecked
on the rock Of adversely. but there
has generally been little rye on
the side.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

long gray coat which follows the
empire lines, and small tailored
hat faced with black and simply
trimmed with gray and white
wings.
The low Dutch collar of Irish
crochet and the black silk Wind
sor tie add touch of femininity
to an otherwise severe costume.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

The great secret of success
about sure-to-win investments is
not making them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

When Eve got Adam put out. at
least he escaped the housekeeping
performance every spring.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-05

Which few men would deny
would be a good thing.
The gazelle is a general name
given to all young deer. regardless
of species. When they grow up