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The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
IMPROVEMENT
HALL PACKED
Grand BaCCalaureate Sermon by
ArChdeaCOn T. n. Johnston
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED
"The Christ-Chid at the Age of " Years"
was the Basis of the Grafton and was
Handled In an Eloquent Manner

Last Sunday morning was a great &C.
casiOn for the Fort Pierce High School.
The Improvement Club hall had been
secured by the faculty of the school for
the purpose of accommodating the vast
audience that gathered to hear the bac-
calaureate sermon delivered by Arch
deacon Il. H. Johnston, rector of the
Episcopal church of Fort Pierce, and
the great auditorium was taxed to its
utmost capacity when the service be-
gan at 1890 a. m.
Archdeacon Johnston is a speaker of
unusual merit, and his sermon Sunday
morning was conceded by all who heard
it to be the greatest deliverance of it's
kind ever heard in Fort Pierce 1t was
replete with the highest ideals, most
chastely expressed, strong. logical,
clear, and breathed a fervidness of
spirit that left it's profound impress up
on every one present. The spiritual,
moral and intellectual uplift of such
sermons are unreasonable. and must,
like any other memorable force, culmin-
ate in the complete acceptation, by
some one person, at least, of the lofty
ideals so eloquently expressed. The
discourse had as it's basis the Christ
child, at the age of tw, I've years, de-
batting with the learned doctors of the
lava portion of the great Sanhedrin;
and revealed the possibilities of youth
when actuated by pure motives and in
tense convictions for the right.
Another very pleasing and entertain
ing feature of the service was the fine
music rendered by the school orchestra,
and the singing by the entire school.
The orchestra is one that the principal,
Mrs. Edith Hunter, and the rest of the
faculty may we'll be proud Of. They
rendered every piece in a mastery
manner, and We're we'll sustained by
the whole school, who sang in man.
ner that indicated considerable train
ing.
We cannot resist the temptation to
say, even at the cost of being charged
with diversion, that the Fort Pierce
High School, under the able manage
ment of Mrs. Edith Hunter, the princi-
pal, has never been in such high state
of perfection in its history as it now is
Perfect discipline, combined with pains
taking care in the class room, and the
incubation of noble thoughts and ideas
in the mind of the student body. have
been rewarded with that high state of
general excellence that makes our
school the peer of any public school in
the country. The patrons Of the school
should augment. in every way possible,
the superior work accomplished by Mrs.
Hunter and her splendid faculty, and
perhaps the best way to do so would be
by showing modicum of appreciation,
at least, for the fine service rendered
our children in an.educational way. Let
US do our best to make next year our
banner year in perfecting the work so
auspiciously begun.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07

9, township 36 south, range 38 east;
thence west on north boundary of said
section 10 to intersection with county
road from the northeast corner of sec
ton y, township 36 south, range 80 east
to western boundary of st. Lucie couEty
Distance surveyed Is miles 29S9 feet,
surveyed by j. F. Bell, March %, "a,
q, and } of 26, 1909.
On motion E. G. Arnold, of Clifford,
is placed on the pauper list for two
months at $40 per month.
Petition of sc citizens of st. Lucie
county, requesting the board to recon-
slider the plans of the proposed court
house received, and on motion was filed.
On motion Commissioner Kroegel is
instructed to visit Titusville and consult
with the proper officers IN regard to
bills from Brevard county against st.
Lucle county for expenses in Newsome
case.
Report of F. L. Hemmings, county
judge, received.
Report of F. M. Tyler, collector, re-
ceived, showing licenses collected dur.
ing the month of April 1909, State SO,
County Sl2, also polls collected S54.
On motion the clerk is instructed to
correspond with E. Ben Carter, road
master of Florida East Coast Railroad,
in regard to crossings at Vero and at
Olmstead.
Bonds to carry firearms presented by
j. W. Hodge and G. Beville, and on
motion permits are refused
Report of j. H. Wynn, treasurer, re-
ceived, showing balance on hand Nav
1s09, as follows:
Total of all $l264S. AZ; General $2429.-
II; Fine and Forfeiture $7lO21; County
School Fund $l495. 80; Special School
continued on page 81
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07

State directs that the Legislature shall
provide for uniform and equal rate of
taxation, and shall prescribe such regu-
ations as shall secure just valuation
of all property; and
Whereas, The statutes of this State
provide that all property shall be as
sessed at its real cash value; and
Whereas, The records of the railroad
Commission show that the property of
railroad companies in this State is by
sworn statement, valued for purposes
OF fixing rates at several times the value
given in the sworn return to the Comp
troller for taxation; and
Whereas, the Supreme Court of the
United States has decided that what
ever property is worth for purposes of
income and sale, it is worth alsv for
purposes of taxation; and
Whereas, 1t is just and right that all
taxable property should bear it's equal
share of the burded of taxation; and
Whereas, The valuation placed upon
other property for taxation is palpably
and uniformly greater in proportion to
its real value than that placed upon
railroad property, to the great injustice
of the taxpayers of this State; there
fore
Be it enacted by the Legislature of
the State of Florida
That in fixing the valuation of rail-
road property for taxation the Comp
troller, Attorney General and State
Treasurer shall take into consideration
the sworn returns of valuations made
to the Railroad Commission, as well as
all reliable data so that the property of
railroad companies shall be assessed at
its real cash value so that it will bear
an equal share of taxation with other
property in the State.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
Books on Oranges and Grapefruit

We are hearing so many favorable
comments upon the citrus book, Good
Old Summer Time in the Orange
Groves" recently issued by Wilson &
ToOmer Fertilizer Co., Jacksonville,
Fla, and sent throughout the citrus
sections that we feel this firm is doing
a good and much needed work. The
State is full of newcomers who can i'll
afford to pay dearly for experience and
it is impossible to buy thoroughly
practical books on Florida products
but Wilson & Toomer Fertilizer Co.
furnish all such information free. Their
cover the production of
almost every fruit and vegetable raised
to any extent in the State and should
be in the hands of every grower or
grower.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
HOUSE BILL RELATIVE
TO R. R. TAXATION

It is quite likely that this session of
the Legislature will not pass without
placing up the statutes a law that
will compel the railroads to bear their
POI ton Of the taxes in this State. The
bill that is given below was introduced
in the House:
An act relating to the valuation of
railroad property for purposes of tax
alton.
Whereas, The constitution of the
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07

On the slip pasted on each paper or
wrapper upon which appears your name,
is also the date to which your sub
scribton is paid. The new postal law
requires all subscriptions to be paid
IN ADVANCE. Under the law your date
should be some time in ADVANCE of the
date of this issue. Look at your slip
and if it is not in advance of this date
e may 81 you are indebted for SUBJ
scription and should send in your check
without waiting for statement.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07

Mrs. Ben Aiken and three children,
of Miami, arrived in Fort Pierce Tues
day and will spend several weeks at
the Riverview hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
CLAY THINKS SESSION
 WILL BE LONG DELAYED

Washington. June i4.-.'we will surely be here until the first of 9Au- gust, and probably until the first of September" said Senator Clay of Geor- gia, today, respecting the session of Congress.
 { He had just concluded reading the newspaper report of the action of the Senate Finance Committee with refer ence to the portions of the tariff bill which had remained unacted upon yes terday
 T observed" he said, that the com- mittee has placed tariff on hides and also on cotton bagging and cotton ties. We of the South are not so much con- cerned about the duty on hides, but New England need not think that she can tax our people on ties and begging without hearing from us. So far we have remained very quiet in the pres- ent contest. but unless I am much mis- taken the Democratic Senators will be heard from this time on. The duty on bagging alone will cost our people at least $5.oo0.3o0 a year and we will not submit without a protest"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
MINERS IN SESSION
ALABAMA DIVISION or NATIoNAL
 UNION HOLD MEETING.
Reorganization In Alabama May Be Atfempted--Order Not In Best
 Condition as to Fi-
 nanees. H

Birmin gham, June i4.--(speciaL)-- The annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America, District No. 20. of Alabama, was called to order this morning in the office of President T. R. Kenemer of the district organi- zation. In two rooms in the third story of a building on Twenty-frst Street. between First and Second Avenue.
 The attendance was not large. This Is the first meeting of the miners since its establishment in this State that a hall was not necessary for It's conven- tion. The meeting today was In execu- tive session.
 w. R. Fairley. the Alabama mem- Der of the National Executive Board of the United Mine Workers, announced before the convention began that the entire session would be executive and that no information would be given out until the conclusion
 It Is learned on the outside that the organization is not in very prosper ous condition, either as to membership or finances. Steps will be taken, It is believed, looking to a reorganization in this State, if possible. Among the operators statement is made that the death knell of the union miners has been sounded and that there will be nothing doing for the disgers or coal.
 T. R Kennemer. President: Joe Clemo. Secretary and w. k Fairley. Alabama member of the Na- tionai Executive Board, are the prinei- pal leaders in the convention which be- gan this morning This Is the twelfth annual convention. There are not more than dozen locals in the State, ac- cording to the best information obtain able
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
PARADE THRouGH STREETS.
Federatioh of American Zionists In An
 uual Convention.

Federntioh of American Zionists In Am
 nual Convention.
 New York. June 14.--The annual convention of the Federation of Amer lean zionists was continued In this city today with a parade through the most crowded streets of the Ghetto dis trict. This was followed by a recep- tion to delegates in Clinton Hall.
 Further discussion of the financial aspects of the plan to re-popuiate Pal- estine with Hebrew farmers was on today's program of the convention. A committee has been appointed to con- sider a prop posal by Simon Goldman of st Louis. for the organization of land development companies in Palestine.
 Criticism of the organization of the zionist movement and the methods adopted to spread It's propaganda through the medium of education, was expressed by the delegates during to- days session.
 The Committee on Organization. of which Samuel Joseph was chairman, re- ported that much of the weakness at- tributed to the movement was due to its condition of comparative disorgani- zation, that societies were too often not effective agents in promoting the cause and that while conditions were favorable for the spread of criticism the mass of zionists who had been converted within the last few years were not included in the organization. This was criticised and a resolution censuring the chairman of the com mittee was offered, but was tabled
 During discussion of the educa. tfonal plans it was stated that a plan is almost perfected to erect Jewish school in Boston where pupils may be imbued with the Zionist spirit by study after school hours.
 At the suggestion of Rabbi I. Israeli of Boston, 1t was resolved to provide a curriculum of Jewish education from the Zionist point of view.
 committee on junior organization reported that there were now thirty five circles in New York. twenty in Philadelphia and fifty elsewhere and that the membership had grown in one year from TOO to 2.500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
NOT MAKING HEADwAY.
Gompers on the south side of the Pa
 fOnlae.

oompers on tne soutn pfue or the fn Washington Special to. New York Sun.
 Organized labor makes very slow progress in the South. It's ideas and swsss no ,Ss in the ten The latter is composed almost entirely of native Americans who do not take kindly to the oppressive methods of the the d0s of aHf Birminsham Hn names operated largely by negroes, who do not lend themselves to discipline manip uiated from Chicago and Detroit, while when they are so minded, and history tells us that they seldom remain effec- lively obstreperous for more than a few days at q time. A year or so ago the course of which dynamite and mur- der figured for moment. It was short lived, however, and eyep it's brief San of sSs %o s union system. we may ascribe a temporary triumph in Georgia to the from the same pattern as, B. B. Conner Aided in that case by the transparent feebleness and ineptitude of the Fed erai officials sent there to "ce-operate'
 Looking over the Southern Atua- ton carefully and ct leisure. you sec that the union is achieving very slight duVhnCBb m any QiEoCtlOn. ln NOTIn Carolina. for example, the propaganda has been rudely checked. In Louisiana, save New Orleans, where the organiz- ed '.screwmens' now threaten the pros- perity of the port, labor has but a begEariy account of proceeds to cover the salaries and the campaigne "inci- dentals'' of the travelling evangelists. From Virginia and south Carolina. from Arkansas and Florida, you hear nothing in the way of arson and homi- eide. The South, in fact seems tran gull SO far as concerns the ordinary orgies and disorders of outraged labor visible in such places as Chicago. Phila- de1phia, &c.. It seems, indeed. that so long as the South remains faithful to its ancient standards and traditions the solicitudes of the Hon. Samuel Go1npers will be confined to these less favored attitudes and the sources of his revenues will be limited according ly.
 Who knows how long this situation will endure? Speaking reasonably. It will endure as long as the South re- mains what 1t is to-day. Beyond that no prophecy or forecast may project itself; but 1t is encouraging to feel that for the present at least one section of the country Is comparatively free from Gonhpers, and that his further, pro- gress there is antagonized by a re- solute and stern hostility.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
RnsoLuTIoNs oF rnornsT.

Marble workers Discuss Contempt
 Proceedinxa Against Labor Leaders.
 Washington, June l4.--Resolutions protesting against the sentencing for contempt of court of President Com pers, Vice President Mitchell and Sec retary-Morrison, of the American Fed eration of Labor, were adopted by the Internationals Association of Marble Workers, which has just concluded it's annual session this city. General President Walter V. Price and General Secretary-Tr Ste- phen c. Hogan. of New York City, were reelected without opposition.
 James B. J. Garden. of Chicago, was elected general vice president.
 The following were elected to the general executive council:
 J. A. Ruthford. of San Francisco; M H. Hill, of Marble. Colo; John Heaiy. of Boston; Josiah Widdicombe, St Louis and John Moore, New York City; Chicago was selected as the place for next years convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
SANFORD ROBINSON INDICTED.
vfce-Presfdent of the United Copper 4

New York, June 14.-An indictment against Sanford Robinson, formerly Vice President of the United Copper Company. was found by the Federal grand jury here today. He is charged with aiding and abetting in spiriting awayJthe books of the company want ed by the grand jury in the Heinze in vestigation.
 Robinson appeared before United States Judge Ray and pleaded not guilty to the indictment. He was given until Friday to demur or take any other action he might deem advis- able and paroled until that day in custody of his counsel,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
scorr IS nLEcrRocuTED.
Pays the Penalty for Murder of His
 sfep-Mother.

Auburn, N. F., June 14-Willian Scott was put to death by electricity in Auburn prison this morning for the murder of his stepmother. Mrs. Della M. Scott near chenango Lake, short distance from Norwich, in october of 1907. Two shocks were used to kill. The first one was of 1.840 volts at 8 1-2 amperes and lasted for one min ute and three seconds, and the second one of full strength was on but ten seconds.
 Scott embraced the Catholic faith i've weeks ago. was baptized a week ago and received the last rites of the Catho- lie church from the Catholic chaplain, Rev. J. J. Hickey, just before he was electrocuted.
 Before going to the death chamber. Scott gave to his religious adviser a statement addressed to My Dear Peo- pie" in which he declared his inno- cence of the crime for which he was condemned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
WILD GAS WELLS.
Waste in Caddo Parish Must Be stopped
 By Owners.

Waste fin CaddO Parish Must Be Stopped
 By Owners.
 Baton Rouge, La, June 14.--That the waste of millions of feet of gas daily from ''wild wells" of Caddo parish in this State must be stopped by the own CTS, Is the requirement. recommended by the conservation committee appoint ed by Governor Sanders to look Into the matter. This Is supplemented with the following recommendation
 Tn the event of the owners refusal to close these wells, and a failure of the law to compel them to do so. 1t Is recommended that the< State through its engineering department, forthwith take steps to bring about means to con trol these wells"
 Through some cause, two wells in the Caddo fields became ignited some months ago. Flames from them leap far up into the air and at night can be seen for miles in the surrounding country. A United States government expert recently declared that the great est waste of fuel In the history of the world was occurring at these wells.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
TO EXAMINE nATTLEsH1p.
The Michigan Arrives At Yards (
 shIpbuildlng Company.

The Mlchigan ArFfves At Yards or
 shIpbuildlng Company.
 Philadelphia, June 14.-The battle ship Michigan, which went aground on Cape Cod lost Friday after completing one of the tests in connection with her oficial trial. arrived at the yard of the New York shipbuIlding Company at Camden. N. J.. today.
 It is said the battleship did not sus- tain any injury of consequencer but a thorough examination of the big ship will be made before her oflclal trial is finished The officials of the New York Shipbuilding Company express themselves as satisfied with the per formance of the Michigan In the tests already made the ship having exceed ed the speed of IS 1-2 knots an hour called for in her eontrncT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
BOIL wEEvILs.
Climate in Louisiana Favorable to
 Heavy Propagation of Pest.

Heavy Propagation of Pest.
 Baton Rouge, La. June 14.--Accord- ing to the announcement made here by the Department of Agriculture, more than twenty per cent of 16,2S1 boil wee wills, confined in experimental cages last fall, survived the winter, indicating that climatic and other conditions in Central Louisiana are favorable to heavy propagation of the pest.
 It is stated that planters who de- stroyed their cotton stalks before Octo- ber 20 are assured of a three -fourths crop this year, however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
IsuppIementary Tar nBI :.

Berlin, June 14-The government has submitted to the Bundesizath, a sup plementary tax bill designed to yield $35.000.00o in taxes on inheritances, fire insurance policies, stocks, bonds, deeds and checks. Chancellor von Buelow Is to make speech in the Reichstag on the question of taxation and 1t Is hoped that Parliament will pass the tax bills and adjourn July 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
ATTACKS PIANO TRADE.
Fraudulent Advertising. Coupon aE
 Guessing Contests Scored.

Fraudulent Advertising. Coupon and
 Guessing Contests Scored.
 Detroit, Mich, June 14.--Fraudulent advertising. fake sales, coupon and guessing contests the plano trade were vigorously attacked by l.. H. Clement of New York at the convention of the Association of Piano Dealers in ses- sion here.
 MT. Clement urged that the associa- ton force on newspaper, business and periodicals the elimination of all mis- leading or dishonest statements from all kinds of advertising and that the piano dealers of the country shun mis- representation in the advertising. The convention is attended by 12,000 dele gates from the United States and Can ada, thirty States being repre- aented,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
FILED AN APPEAL.
Convicted Naval Stores Men Take Case
 to Hfwher Court

Oe-hg
 to Higher Court.
 New Orleans, June 14.-Edmond s.. Nash, Spencer P. Shotter. J. T. Coop CT Meyers and George NJ. Boardman, officials of the American Naval Stores Company, who were recently convicted in the United States Court at Savan- nah. Ga, on the charge of conspiring g to restrain trade. today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals at New Orleans.
 The appeal is based on an assign ment of erros, containing fifty-three allegations. Various exceptions are taken to the Judges charge to the jury and also the fact that the verdict was presented against them as individuals. and that no mention was made of their connection with the American Ma val Stores Company. The appeal was filed in the names of the individual de- fendants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
FINAL PROBABILITIES DELAYED.
French Press Protests Against Listins
 of steel Stocks.

Paris. June l4.-The delay in the nn- al formalities of listing tbe common shares of the United States Steel Cor poration on the Paris stock exchange has afforded certain section of the French press an opportunity to open campaign against the measure and several vicious articles have appeared in LAction and LAuthorite, charging that the introduction of these securi- ties is purely for speculative purposes and inimical to French steel interests L'Authorite intimates that the matter will be the subject of an interpella- ton fin parliament.
 Morgan. Harjes & Company deny that there has been any hitch in the pro- eeedings and say they expect the ne- gotattons to be consummated any day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
YTsIBLE GRATN sVrPPT,v

New York, June 14-The visible supply of grain in the United States Saturday, June 12. as compiled by the New York Produce exchange was as follows: Wheat IS, As, 900 bushels decrease 2I2f 00O Corn 2,Ss2.00o bushels, increase 5000.
 Oats 6.ssl.0O0 bushels. decrease 56&O60.
 Rye 178,000 bushels. decrease 41,0OO.
 Barley sob, 900 bushels decrease l3s 900. The visible supply of wheat in Canada last saturdeysyas s,937,ooo bushels. a decrease of 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
APPROVES BOND BILLS.
Entire system of Taxation in Illinois
 is Changed.

Springfield. Ills. June Ex-Governor Deneen today approved the Busse bond bills which change the entire system of taxation.
 One of the bills keeps the amount of taxes the same but the bonding power based on an increased assessed value. is made greater The limit of taxation is fixed at thirty-six cents on the dol- lar on roads and bridges. The levy for altering or laying out roads Is not to exceed the regular burglar levy published twelve cents on each sL