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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11
OCALA, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, June H. 1909.
INTERESTING LETTER FROM Mr.. zEWADSKI
May Come Back Ocala-Tels of the Riot and Other In
teresting Things in Lincoln's Home Town.

pie, a sawdust floor, and it full of peo-
pie, with an expense of ten thousand
dollars. Think of five thousand con-
versions, and then on the last day
voluntary contributions amounting to
twelve thousand dollars for him-now
you have an idea of what it was.
The Springfield people had the
pleasure of hearing Vardaman of Mis-
sissippi deliver his famous lecture on
the negro question at the Chatterton's
opera house few months ago, and
the honor of introducing him fell to
me. Just put it down that he knows
his subject, and in the home town of
Lincoln was well received.
The legislature Of this state met
last January, and is still with us. 1t
has been a record-breaker in many
ways, especially on account of the mi
nority of the dominant party with
the aid of democrats, electing the
speaker, and just the other day, Billy
Lorimer to the U. S. senate, to sue
coed Hopkins. l was present on that
occasion. The waters were troubled,
for Hopkins had won in the primary
election. Just what effect it will have
on the old bosses remains to be seen.
1t appears that the federal bunch were
all for Hopkins; now they are tremb-
ling for fear that they will have to
, walk the plank.
Do you know that with each issue
of the Banner there comes over me a
longing to be back in old Marion.
Having regained my health, feeling
as young as ever, just long to see
some OLD acquaintances. met ex-
Gov. Jennings in the city of Peoria
last fall, and with that exception, l
have not seen one of my old friends.
Now, do you not think it is time for
me to be coming back? Well, that
event may transpire before many
more months pass, and should l re-
turn, right back to the old Brick City
We come
Sorry that you do not give more
news of your legislative doings in
your weekly.
W. K. ZEWADSKI.
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pinos good-like we did poor Lo.

pinos good-like we did poor Lo.
These islands are near Japan, and
they would really be useful and valua-
bic to that country. So sell to Japan,
and if she won't purchase, offer them
to the highest bidder, for cash; and
if no one bids, then put them (meta-
phorically) in a grab-bag and let the
nations draw out, and if no one will
draw turn them over to the Sultan
(Satan) of Zulu, and bring our people
back home, and let us go to work to
keep at home and build up our own
great country, with Cuba annexed.
We have spent a whole mint of money
on it and it's account already, and
when we get the island we will be
somewhat compensated. 1t must be
ours sooner or later. 1t is inevitable.
Then the sooner the better from ev-
cry conceivable viewpoint.
LAURIE T. IZLAR.
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Ocala, Fla, June z, 1909.
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Ocala, Fla, June z, 1909.
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
Another mistake made by our gov
eminent was the promise to gve the
Cubans independence as soon as they
should show themselves qualified to
properly govern the island. OF course
Spanish inhumanity was our excuse
for intervening in the conflict then
going on, and then when the Maine
was blown up we added this as our
own grievance, and as soon as war
was declared the final result was well
known. If the Maine had been blown
up first | am strongly of the opinion
that the promise of independence new
er would have been made. AS the
promise was made, then the best that
we can do is to hold fast to the condi-
ton incorporated in the promise, even
giving it a technical construction;
that is, emphasize the word CUBANS,
and if We hold on to the island and
manage affairs over there until the
Cubans are fifty qualified to govern,
then we will hold on to it much long
er than, / hope, we will hold the Phil
ippines. In all truth, and from every
viewpoint, Cuba should be a part of
our own territory. While | am far
from favoring our acquiring or hold
in, lfcfa Mt
seas, / am now, and for many years
have been, in favor of acquiring Cuba.
Twenty years ago, or more, publish
ed articles advocating acquiring Cuba
from Spain; by purchase, if possible,
by conquest, if necessary. The long
neglected opportunity came when we
interviewed to prevent the inhuman
cruelties of Weyler, and by a great
deal less legerdermain than it took to
get possession of the canal zone, we
can do yet what should have been
done then. The geographical situa-
ton of Cuba in relation to our terri
tory and the magnitude of the inter-
ests of our country involved in the po-
sition which it occupies, make il i'm
perative that we should have Cuba
as a part of our own country. The
wonderful achievements in mechani-
cal arts and sciences have brought ii
to our very doors. 1t is the key to
the Gulf of Mexico and the strategical
point for the protection of our gulf
coast from Florida to Mexico, and the
lsthmian canal. All these things,
like coming events. east their shad-
ows before" a quarter of a century
ago l am no prophet, nor do claim
to be a great statesman. but in the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11
MISTAKE

| twenty odd years ago, l then urged
the acquiring of Cuba by the United
States, and gave as reasons very
much the same as now. It's proxim
Ity to our coast rendered it unwise on
our part to rest content for it to be
long to a foreign power. Our gull
coast cities, and commerce to and
from them through the gulf, were toe
greatly exposed in case OF war, and
even then it was only a question OF
time when We would have added to
these few of the many reasons, the
now fast approaching fact of the 18th
milan canal and the commerce through
| it. Senator Morgan was urging its
construction and it wasscertain that
sooner or later it would be built, and
when built it was equally certain that
the United States must control and
own it. If a majority of our repre-
SentativeS in the national congress
had been as wise as Senator Morgan,
that grand old man would have had
the opportunity of passing through it
before he was called to pass over the
dark and silent river. Peace to his
soul! = is his monument after all!
So the importance of our owning
Cuba IS growing greater every day,
and it is not the part of wisdom nor
of good craftsmanship to ignore or
neglect it. In the language of Grover
Cleveland, it is condition, not the
DRY. that confronts us.
If our statesmen had only reversed
conditions and taken Cuba and let the
Philippines alone, and spent the time,
money and labor spent for the Philip
pines IN making Cuba a second Gibral-
tar. opening, cleaning and fortifying
its harbOrs, building naval stations
and dry docks, railroads and hard
roads, and developing the island gen
orally, by this time Cuba would in
deed have been a gem and contain
a population worthy and qualified to
govern its state and territoial affairs,
with Uncle Sam at the head
Is it too late? It may be too late
to get back the millions spent so use
lessly for and in the Philippines. I'M
less we can find some national pur-
chaser for our gold brick" and get a
part of it back, but it is not yet too
late to handle the Cuban question by
technical construction so as to come
TO our own. Japan might become a
purchaser of the Philippines. and
then her people who seem to want to
get away from Nippon could flock over
20 the Philippines and make the Fill
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EVERY OLD THING MADE NEW

An old chair with a small can 81 4.
q VI. Home Finish Vamish sfain.
Any old furniture with q small can III
l.. & VI. Home Finish varniah A
kitchen floor porch floor. with a small
can Of J.. &, ". Home Finish FIoor
Paint. Old kitchen chairs. benches.
any old small things with a pound or
Two OF the l.. & NJ Home Finish IN.
nestle Paint A carriage. a buggy.
With about dollars worth Of 4. 4
". Hone Finish Carriage Varnlsh
Paint. Porch Furniture. lawn swing.
iron ratings. with a small can on
NJ Home Finish Porch Enafal
Paint ~ all colo-s. An CID laky roof
made tight with a can OF Eclipse Roof
and Bridge Paint All cid things
made new with these little cans 0f
!. & NJ. HON Finish Paints. Cost n
trifing. Be sure to get them from
McIver & MacKay. Agensi Ocala.
Fla. fEl
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

he Editor Ocala Banner:

To the Editor Ocala Banner:
Just about two years ago 1 wrote
you letter, and thought at the time
that others would follow, so that my
friends could keep up with me, but
the time flies so fast that these lit
tie things are overlooked. Things are
happening up here all the time.
have gone through a presidential cleo
ton, and many of the big fellows that
never touch your shoes, come here to
hold meetings, and it makes things
lively. | made quite a number of
speeches for the democratic ticket
and enjoyed the experience very
much. Many were disappointed that
Gen. Stevenson, the democratic nom.
inee for governor, was defeated in this
state, but the head Of the ticket new.
er had any chance of carrying Hi.
nois Another exciting time we went
through was the riot of August, 1908
when this old city was in the grip OF
IA mob. Lynching, burning and gen
eral disorder was finally subdued by
the militia at a cost of perhaps $780,
600 to the state, and now the city is to
face many SUITS for the damage done
The statute here provides for a recov
cry to the amount of three-fourths OF
the value of the property destroyed
and FIVE thousand dollars where life
is taken by a mob. therefore the echo
of those days will be heard for some
time, until they are finally determin'
ed by the courts.
The coming of Billy Sunday to this
city was an event that will long be
remembered by the whole people. He
held a revival here that lasted six or
seven weeks. Originally a profession.
al baseball player, then his CONVEX.
sion in a little old mission in Chica.
go, going into the Y. NJ. c. A. work
then holding meetings, and now he
cannot fill one-half the places that
want him. He did a wonderful work
here, and lots of it is going to last
Think of a choir of $50 people, a huge
tabernacle seating ten thousand peo-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Camp and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Camp
and children left last Wednesday for
Crystal River and will spend a couple
of weeks on their hOuseboat. They
will anchor several miles out in the
gulf and are anticipating a delightful
time fishing, boating and bathing
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Miss Edith Mcclure, who has been
the lovely guest of Miss Anne Nixon
in this city for several months, left
Sunday night for Philadelphia She
will visit in that city for several
weeks before returning to her home
at Smethport, Pa. This was Miss Nc
Cures second visit to Ocala and the
young people here are hoping that it
Will not be her last
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. James J. Pyles, who has been
with the Teapot Grocery for several
years, left Saturday night for differ
ent points in South Carolina. where
he will visit friends for two weeks
Mr.. Pyles, on his way home. will stop
over in Augusta, Ga, to see his broth
er, Mr. Sam Pyles, who is taking a
course in embalming in that city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

The Rt. Rev. William Crane Gray
of Orlando, bishop of Southern Flor
ida, will stop over in Ocala next Sun.
day on his way 10 Sewannee. Term
and will preach at Grace church Sun,
day morning at eleven o'clock. A
large class will be confirmed by the
bishop at this service.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

The weekly meeting of the Corcert
Orchestra last week was held with
Mr.. George MacKay. who proved him
self very clever host. Several guests
were present al this meeting and the
music was greatly enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served, and the meeting
of the orchestra with Mr. MacKay was
exceedingly pleasant.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. S. Lehman was a visitor to
Ocala Monday, and presented us with
several punches of very fine grapes
He says that owing to the droutb the
grape crop will not be as abundant
this year as usual.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. Howard Munroe and Mrs. Al
bert Birdsey and little daughter arriv-
ed in Ocala Sunday from Asheville, n.
C., to visit their parents, Col. and
Mrs. John NJ. Martin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Miss Alice Butler of Gainesville is
the attractive guest of Miss Clara
Moore. Miss Butler expects to be a
dentist, and is studying her profess
sion in Atlanta. She will remain in
Ocala until after the dental conven.
ton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Brown and chill
dren left Sunday for st. Louis, Mo-,
where they will visit Mrs. Browns
sister. After their visit at st. Louis
they will visit relatives in Nebraska
and other states, and will be away all
summer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Senator and Mrs. l. N. Withers, who
have been at Tallahassee during the
session of the legislature, spent Sun.
day in Ocala, the guests of Mrs. With.
ers' sister, Mrs. Townley Porter. They
returned home Monday afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. Heron Todd left Monday for
Clinton, Ky, where he expects to
spend several weeks recuperating, af-
ter his recent serious illness. We
nope when he returns home that he
will be stronger than when he was Ia
ken i'll. Before going to Kentucky
Mr. TodG will stop for a few days at
Knoxville, Tenn. TO see his ittIa
cousin. Katherine Barton. who live 1
with the Todd family for several
years
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Tax Collector f. L. Garner on
Monday morning began his delin-
quent tax sale in front of the court
house, which was afterwards adjourn
ed to the band stand, and quite a num-
Der was in attendance during the pro
gress of the sale
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. E. P. RentZ spent most Oh Mon-
day in Ocala, something he rarely
does, as ordinarily he spends every
moment Of his time where his railroad
and big mill are in operation.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. ]. NJ. Jackson, Jr., of Miami.
after spending several weeks at Cot
ton Plant with her mother, Mrs ]. NJ.
Barco, left last week for Jacksonville
to be the guest of Mrs. c. B. VanDe-
man for a short time before returning
to her home in the Magic City"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs.. r. /. Harper will have as her
guest during the encampment her sis
terinlaw. Mrs. Floyd Chaille, and her
son. Master James. Mr.. Floyd Chaille
viii be in camp.-MetrOpOlis.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. Robert Holly, one of tie land
marks Of the Grahamville section, was
a Monday visitor 10 the county site.
ais friends will be glad to know that
be Is In robust health.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Dr. and Mrs. s. n. Bitch came in
sunday 20 be present at the Baptist
church sunday night, when Rev. c.
q. Carroll preached his farewell ser
mon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. J. A. Pittman. after spending
several days in Jacksonville with his
son. DR. J. f. Pittman. left Saturday
for Memphis. Tenn. TO attend the
Confederate eVterans' reunion in that
city. He will visit other places in
Tennessee before returning home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr. A. w. Yong - of the Fairfield
section was a Monday visitor. He
lives I'm one of the very best sections
of the county. and it is nice TO hear
such good reports from them. They
are al prospecting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. NJ. r. Hull Of Orange Lake was
a business visitor to the county site
Monday. He has hardly changed in
appearance. and his friends viii be
sad - know that Father Time is
s..pifr- ,,,osf gently with him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. ROllie Heating has sold his Max.
well runabout to Mr.. Robert Sanders
of Dunnellon. This Is an excellent
little car. but Mr.. Heating decided that
he wanted a larger car. so he ordered
a Buick touring car. which win arrive
in a few weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. J. w. Crosby left several days
ago for Bailey. Ca, having been call
I'd there very suddenly by the serious
illness of Mrs .Crosby's brother.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. 5. A. Standby, Mrs. w. T. Cole
Miss Stevens and Miss Carrie Pelot
have gone to Lake City to attend the
n. Y.P. L. state convention.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. Edw. L. Mcintosh, after a very
pleasant visit to friends in this city,
returned to her home at Clearwater
Monday afternoon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. F. NJ. Townsend, one of Martins
best known citizens, was among the
many visitors in Ocala on Monday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

The Mexican Lumber Company have
moved their ONCE to Silver Springs,
where their sawmill is located.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Dr. Eaton Lindner was in from An
thony yesterday. He reports that Mrs
Bryson, who was recently carried
home from this city, as getting along
nicely.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Dr. r. Z. McClane, Ocala's new ply
stefan, has opened a suite of hand
some Offices in the Holder block.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Misses Mile and Elsie Osteen
left Monday afternoon for Palatka.
where they will spend a few weeks
with relatives.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

The strangers continue to decorate
Ocala With bouquets. They say it is
the prettiest inland city in Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Representative earn has returned
from Tallahassee. II was sixty DAVIS
q toll and struggle.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. Gus Haley left Monday for
Clearwater, where he will probably
reside permanently.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr. and Mrs. Fred McAteer have
begun housekeeping in one of the cot
tages near the Ocala High School.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Ocala promises to play better ball
this season than ever before in the
history OF the city.
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Local and Personal

Mr.. Nathan Mayo represented the
summerield section in ocala Monday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Dr. Clifford Aver spent Sunday in
Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. G. l.. Lyvers of Summerfield is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy S
Wallace.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Miss Fay Campbell is spending sew
eral days this week with Miss Essie
Foy at Bslleview.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mrs. r. l. Martin came up Monday
from Weir Park for a short visit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Miss Agnes Arnold of Leesburg is
the guest of her friend, Miss Mary
Gates.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Mr.. Harry Walters came down Sat
urday from Jacksonville to pay a
short visit to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Walters, and family Mr..
Walters, who finished his first years
course at the Atlanta college of physi-
clans and surgeons a month ago. is
working this summer with the Kirk
Drug Company in Jacksonville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-06-11

Ensign Robert Allen BurfOd, Jr., af-
ter spending three weeks in Ocala
with his parents, left Monday for
Boston, Mass, where he will join his
ship, the New Jersey. His sister.
Miss Mary Burofrd. accompanied him
to Boston, and will visit in that city
for two weeks. She will be chaper-
oned by her aunt, Mrs Bashinski of
Troy, Ala, and her brother and his
friends in the navy will make her
stay in Boston one of great pleasure.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-05
Million Mark COrssed Today
by Two Candidates...Miss
Lexey Armstrong Of Love.
laceville. Third.

The million mark has been crossed
today, and Mr.. James Langstaff leads
with a score OF l.029.625.
Miss Matte Evans. OF Barlow
stands second with a score OF l.O21,-
sos. and Miss Lexey Armstrong. OF
Lovelaceville. stands third with a
score OF sol, 372.
The interest In this Great Voting
Contest is waxing warm, and there
will probably be several other candi-
dates who will cross the million
mark tomorrow.
Candidates are again urged to turn
in their subscriptions daily, and not
delay until Saturday. which is the
last day Of the contest.
The scores Of the real live candi-
dates are changing very materially
each day. and those who would win
one OF the best prizes are doing some
hard and earnest work.
Just two more days and the story
will be told The final struggle Is
now on. and II you would win In the
fight. MAKE EVERY MOMENT
COUNT.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-05
Grand Concert ToniSbf
Wallace Park Casino

In the Children's Chorus which
will be held at the Casino tonight,
the Paducah public will have the
privilege of hearing the same class
of music that the largest cities in
the east enjoy. At a recent musical
festival in Patterson. N. j., Mr.. Gill
by Paducah audiences before. 1912
bert assisted in work of this kind,
and the result was so gratifying that
he decided to attempt something of
the kind in Paducah, and the inter-
est and intelligence with which the
children sing the most difficult
choruses has more than gratified his
efforts. Rehearsals have been pro-
crossing for the past three weeks,
and the enthusiasm and growing ac-
ton of the children in this work is
the best argument for the organiza-
ton of a permanent singing society
among the young people. This will
also be Mr.. Gilbert's first appearance
since his return from New York,
where his genius and ability as a
pianist has been appreciated in the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-05
G. o. ID. Messages.

New York. Aug. Monumental
C. Q. ID. messages are being sent to
many vessels at sea, telling the cap
tains to make all possible speed in
getting into port. Ship owners de-
sire their ships to reach port before
Taft signs the tariff bill, thereby saw
ing thousands of dollars. Many yes
sells are loaded with wine and bran
dies on which the new tariff is
a heavy duty. The bill will become
a law this afternoon.
The Marconi and the United Wire
less Telegraph company report hand
ling many messages to captains at
sea, telling them to rush into port.
The Pennsylvania, of the Hamburg
American line, is bringing 5000 tons
of German wines. Importers declare
II the vessel beats the tariff II will
save the owners of wine $4,000 on
duty. Others sent similar messages
are the Teutonic, Raglancastle, Va
sari. from South America, Camaguri
from Cienfuegos, the Florida from
Havre and st. Andrew from Allie
gheny. Big bonuses are promised by
several shippers If they beat the
tariff.