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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15

To the Democratic voters of District No. !:
/ once more announce myself as q candl-
date for School Commissioner of Putnam
County, District Mol. l thank you for past
favors, and again offer my services in ad-
vancing the educational interests of my
District, County and State. ! have hereto-
fore done the best have known, and shall
continue to do so should you see fit to give
me the position in the coming primary
election. Yours truly,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
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For snpsrrisor of RsrI.trntIon.

This is to announce that am a candidate
for supervisor of Registration for Putnam
county, and solicit the votes of all
Democrats in the coming primary. The Of
flee Is an important one. and l hope to
IN future an Il to the entire satisfaction OF
the public Thanking one and all for sup
port In the past, i remain. Yours to serve,
HENIs PETERMANN.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15

shall again be a candidate for the office
of Tax Assessor, and ask your support in
coming primary. | appreciate fully past
favors, and Ieel that / have always been
and lair with all in my past
W ,rk, and promise the same i'm the future.
II, by fair Judgment you think me deserving,
then help me In again that | may serve at
least one term in our NEW court house.
Very respectfully,
G. f. BULLARD.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam Co.:
/ hereby announce myself as u candidate
for the office of Tax Collector of Putnam Co
If my SERVICE since APPOINTED, has been sat-
isfactory, will appreciate your support in
the approaching primary.
Respectfully,
X. j. HANCOCK.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
Notice..

Twill be at the following places for
the purpose of taking tax returns for 1910
East Palatila, April 2olh.
San Mateo, April Goth.
Orange Mills, April 9th.
Federal Point, April 2Slh.
G. F. BULLARD.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
Notice to Contractors.
Office of Board of Trustees for
County Bonds, Putnam County, Fla.
Palatko Fla ADriI 7 ION


Palatka, Fla, April 7, 1910.
The Board of Trustees for Putnam
County bonds will receive sealed bids
for the construction of a hard road from
the limits of the city of Paatka, Fla, to
BoStwick, Fla, until Tuesday, April 20,
1910, and on that day at II a. m. will
publicly open same, at the office of the
board, No. 722 River street, Palatka, Fla.
Check for twenty $25. ON dollars
must accompany all bids.
Prospective bidders will obtain all
plans and specification of the work con
templated upon application to r. f. En-.
sey, County Engineer, and their bids
properly sealed and inscribed may be
left at the office of the Board of TruS.
tees for Putnam county bonds until the
date and time specified.
S. WORDEN, -
Clerk of the Board,
722 River ST., Palatka, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.


To the Democratic voters OF Putnam %. Fla.
/ hereby respectfully announce myself as
n candidate for the state Senate from Put
nam county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary soon to be called in
this county. 1fyou think have been faith
ful in the few things intrusted to me as
member of the House OF Representatives, /
shall be pleased to have your support.
Respectfully,
S. j. HILBURN.
Palatka, Fla, Feb. 10th, 1910.
To the Democratic voters of Putnam Co:
hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office of State Senator from this 10Th
Senatorial District, subject to the action OF
the democratic primary election. Permit
flee uninfluenced by any faction, trust or
and should ] become your
public servant, can serve you without fear
or favor. Respectfully,
JNO. P. WALL.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
Notice of Election for Special
Tax School District.

In compliance with petition of the citi-
zens of Palatka School District No. |,
(Chap. 1873, Sec. .. Laws of FIorlda) the
Board of Public Instruction of Putnam
County hereby orders an election to be held
on the 10th day of May, 1910, first. to deter
mine whether or not the territory described
in said petition shall become a Special Tax
School District; second, who shall be the
School Trustees for the two succeeding
to be levied and collected annually for two
years. The election Will be held at the reg
ular polling precincts.
l.. X. TUCKER,
4-l5-4t Secretary.
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NearchuS,

Nearchus.
Nearchus, the admiral Of Alexander
the Great noted the growth of the
sugar cane in India B. G. 325.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15

To the Democratic Voters of School District

NO. u:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
School Commissioner for District No. 8,
subject to the approval of the voters in the
coming primary. / stand for better school
facilities for the children of the rural dis
tricts; for giving them an equal chance
with the children of the towns. l want
every white boy and girl in Putnam county
TO have the opportunity for an education.
e. r. CONWAY.
Harlem, Fla.
To the Democratic Voters OF School District
Mob:
l will again be a candidate for School
Commissioner from District No. 8, and re-
spectfully solicit the support of voters in
the approaching Democratic primary.
LABAN PRICE.
To the Democratic Voters of School Commits
sioners District No. 2:
announce my candidacy for member OF the
County school Board from said district, sub
iect to the action of the approaching primary.
Respectfully,
J. N. BLACKWELL.
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W. 2. AIV
sisco, Feb'y 10, 1910.

/ hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office of County Commits
sioner from District No. 2, subject to the
democratic primary. Ifelected | shall con-
tinue the discharge OF the duties of the po-
sition to the very best OF my ability. Thank
Ing my friends for past support, and asking
fetal course, am, Very respectfully,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15

To the Democratic voters OF Commissioner
District MOL:
will be candidate in the approaching
Democratic primary for the office of County
Commissioner from District No. |. | have
tried to serve the people faithfully in the
past and their endorsement of my candida
cy will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
Fruitland, Fla, Mar. 8, 1910
To the Democratic Voters of Commissioner

| To the Voters of Commissioners Dist. No. |:
l will be a candidate in the coming prl-
mary for County commissioner from dis
trfct No. |, and respectfully ask the support
of democratic voters. In the event OF my
election l will endeavor to see that this end
of the county gets what is coming to it in
the way of road work and other public i'm
provements, or be able to give you reason
for failure. Il. O. MIDDLETON.
Crescent City, March 10, 1910.
Carrizozo news., 1910-12-30

In Mr.. Goodin Lincoln county
loses a good citizen.
DIR. T. w. Watson and Attor-
ney Gierke were up from Lincoln
Tuesday in attendance upon The
Masonic installation.
Benjie McCoLrt and two little
Parker children. of El Paso,
grand children of Mrs. w. c.
Mcdonald, spent the holidays
here.
The Rev. Father Girma, of
Lincoln, will hold services in the
Catholic church in this town on
Sunday. January LIST. 1911, at
nine o'clock.
A slight snow whiteued the
crests of the surrounding noun
tains Tuesday morning, which
lent an added beauty to the natu-
raj scenery.
Miss Leila Laws, one of the
popular local teachers, went to
her home at Mcintosh, Torrance
county, 70 spend the holidays
with her parents.
The time is now at haud for
forming good resolutions for the
the coming year. Better get
ready to jump onto the water
wagon on January LIST.
j. IL. McCutcheon, an old time
newspaper man of the territory,
was ia town Wednesday. Mr..
McCutcheon Is now located at
Santa Fe. where he is doing some
correspondence work.
Carrizozo news., 1910-12-30

Mrs. Irene Peter, who Is teach
ing school in the Captain district,
came over Monday, and left for
Las Vegas, to attend the annual
meeting of the New Mexico
Educational association.
The Bonito post Office, one of
the oldest in the county, we are
officially informed, has been ban
doned. The nearest post Offices
for the residents of that commu-
nifty are Parsons and Angus,
The local Carrizozo lodge of
A. +. * A. M. installed their
officers on the 9th, st. Johns
Day, for the ensuing term. After
the installation the members and
guests had a banquet that was
delightful.
The county commissioners will
meet in regular session Monday.
They will likely be in session
the greater part of the week,
going over the quarters business
and outlining plans for the COM
ing year.
Rev. Frank VI. Wadley, pastor
of the Baptist church, was called
to Albuquerque last week, to at.
tend son who was very i'll. La.
ter advices are to the effect that
the son, who was sufferer from
tuberculosis, died soon after the
fathers arrival.
Christmas Day was observed in
the usual style. The merchants
did a good business during the
Carrizozo news., 1910-12-30
PERSONAL MENTION.
A Happy New Year to all.

Arlie T. Stewart was down
Monday from Ancho.
]. o. Nabours came up We'd
nesday night from his home at
Three Rivers.
Attorney ]. l.. Wharton came
up from El Paso Tuesday on legal
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur j. Rol-
land spent a portion of this week
in El Psso.
Miss Pearl Taylor spent the
holiday vacation with her parents
at White Oaks.
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace L. Gumm
and little son, Dean, spent Christ
mas in Lincoln.
Perry Humphrey of Little Creek
returned last week from months
visit in Oklahoma.
DIR. G.. Ranger came up from
Oscuro Tuesday to take part in
the Masonic installation.
Losr-A large tiigree belt pin,
with blue set, on Main street.
Please leave at this Office.
Henry Edmistou came in Satur-
day from the Feliz country 70
spend the holidays with the
homefolks.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Martin b. l..
Goodiu left the first of the week
for their future home in Missouri.
Carrizozo news., 1910-12-30

week; otherwise 1t was perhaps
the quietest Christmas ia the his
tory of the town, owing in a
measure TO the day falling on
Sunday.
L. X. Lamay wus down yester-
day from his home on the Mesa.
Frank Gurney returned We'd
nesday night from visit to El
Psso.
The Carrizozo public schools
will reopen Monday, after a ten
days holiday.
VIM. M. and Fred Ferguson
were down form the Mesa a couple
of days this week.
b. f. Goff has gone to Corona,
to assist in the completion of the
school house at that place.
We have experienced some
rather cold weather the past
week, but the sun is warming
things up today.
A large shipment of cattle will
be made from this point the latter
part of next week. The Bar VS.,
will load out several cars, so will
William Ferguson and others.
Hence Cochran and Miss Ada
Dawes were married at Nogal last
Friday. To these young people.
who have a wide circle OF ac-
quaintances, the News, extends
best wishes.
Carrizozo news., 1910-12-30

If its Schlitz you are looking
for, the Headlight has II.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
JOHNSON is
DOING WORK

CHICAGO. Nov. 30.-Jack Johnson
Is not taking any chances OF getting
fat and slow. and frow now until he
resumes his theatrical tour after the
holidays will spend about an hour
each day at road and gymnasium
work, Johnson has Walter Monahan,
a young heavyweight as a sparring
partner here and will box few
rounds during each training stunt.
Yesterday the champion ran about
Ave miles over the boulevard near mis-
home and boxed four rounds with Mon
ahan. He repeated the same stunt to-
day. Johnson has taken on consider
able weight and was slow and short
winded yesterday, but said he expect
ed 10 get In fair shape In short order
He expects to sail for Europe in March
and when he reaches Paris may meet
either McVey or Jeanette, provided
the promoters offer enough money.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
BY WILLIE HOPPE.
Champion Billiard Player.)

G~1FTEN | have been asked, why
such a small majority OF the
vast army OF persons who
III find amusement and recrea-
ton playing different styles
of billiards ever attain proficiency at
the game. The answer is simple, they
start wrong. And once having ac-
duired an incorrect style II is diff
ficult thing TO unlearn bad habits and
begin Alright.
There are three things one must
learn to play even ali average game
OF billiards-making a correct bridge
for all shots, holding the cue prop
erly with the driving hand. and stroke.
Each OF these three depends upon
the other. and | believe the bridge
is the most important OF the lot, al
though some billiardists may disagree
with me.
have often times been criticised
because | did not attempt To master
the game at the three cushion caron
style, but as the two strokes vary 80
greatly | will not attempt injuring the
delicacy OF my balkllne stroke to
please few curious people woh
would like TO see me attempt that
style game Hence | would suggest
that all beginners at billiards take
up one particular style and stick TO IL.
will try TO explain In the simplest
language the bridges | have found
to be the most effective and easiest
TO master.
The ofr-hand masse bridge is used
very seldom In championship matches.
hut is shown more in fancy and ex-
hlbitiun work, which will enable the
executor TO get force on the cue ball
for driving masse. such as could
not be obtained by holding the bridge
hand in any position on the table.
by using the ofYhand masse stroke
the played can hit the cue ball with
such force AZ TO drive the ball the
entire length OF the table and return
without striking cushions or any OBJ
ject balls.
The close masse bridge stroke Is
most difficult for the novice. IL IL
used only when the balls are lined
up" The cue Is held perpendicular
by the stroke and grasping the cue
with the thumb and hrst two fingers.
Only the tips OF the fingers on the
bridge hand touch the table, the cue
merely resting on the side OF the
hand. Il seems an insecure method
az guidance. but a little practice will
show how serviceable IL is. Begin
ners will do well TO either pass up
the masse stroke for a time or try II
out on an old table. A slight slip
means torn tablecloth. For this
many hrst-class rooms bar the
shot. except for experienced players.
The bridge most often called into
play is used for the delicate nursing
stroke. The heel OF the hand and the
finger tips rest firmly on the bed OF
the table with knuckles elevated and
thumb extended, The cue, slipping
easily between the hand and thumb.
finds a solid resting place. This
bridge use mostly for the balk line
nurse when the balls are close to-
xether and q delicate stroke " need
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
HOW TO PLAY GOOD
GAME OF BILLIARDS

ed. A few minutes practice VIII
serve to show how simple and effec-
tive is this manner OF holding tne cue.
II gives perfect freedom OF action and
prevents a cramped movement.
Then, there is the draw-stroke
bridge. 1t is made with the hand ~
ing fiat on the table with the index
finger around the cue shaft and touch
ing the thumb In a very firm manner.
so as to prevent the cue from taking
an irregular stroke, which is ofttimes
caused by the executing hand. Ii Will
give the hand Arm setting and hold
the cue In position for terrific drive,
or a very heavy draw shot strike,
used for gathering the balls into po-
sition in most OF the round-the-table
shots.
In addition Is the bridge | use for
close draw shots when the balls are
SO near together that broader bridge
Is impossible. Only few inches OF
space are required. yet strong firm
resting groove" for the cue is at
tanned
While all OF the bridges l have
mentioned are regularly used by the
advanced player, the third and fourth
will serve all needs OF the beginner.
Never allow the bridge hand to BE-
come cramped. Never start a shot
unless the cue is travelling easily
through or over the bridge hand. The
whole game OF billiards depends upon
ease OF movement
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
HOCKEY SEASON TO
COMMENCE DEC. Is
DETROIT AMATEUR LEAGUE FORMS WITH EIGHT
TEAMS AND WILL START PLAY WITHIN
NEXT TWO WEEKS.

In all probability the first regular
league hockey game TO be seen in De-
troit ia long time, will be played
Tuesday, Dec. Is, at the Detroit arena.
East Warren-ave That is the inten-
ton of the officers and managers or
the new Detroit Amateur Hockey
league organization OF which was per-
fected at meeting held at Spald'
ing's last night.
Eight teams were represented as
follows: Windsors. c. La Marsh. man
ager; Senecas. w. A. Patterson. man
ager: Franklins. VIII Bedford, man
ager: Grand Trunks, Chas. Bennett
ard +. Baxter: Mack Parks. j. Scout,
manager: -. A. c., Dr.. Curran, man
ager: Wanderers. H. A Vernon, man
ager: Rayls. w. r. Clune. manager.
The managers OF these teams VIII
meet Thursday evening at Spaidlng
and draft a playing schedule. IL ~
likely that 32 games will be played,
the season beginning Dec. IL and end
ing March 80. This would permit
Iuur times around for each club IN
the league. Each team would play
at the arena every Other week, allow
ing ample time for exhibition games
on the outside at Kinks like Mack
Park. D. A. c., University School, AMI
other places. The scheme or having
only two games per week was adopt
ed with that end in view.
Eacn team will be allowed IL men
who must be signed to contract ana
who must register in the A. A. U.
This is done TO make the league
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
MICHIGAN HOWLS
AT HER OWN RULES
HAD BIG HAND IN FORMING CoNFEN
ENCE AGAINST WHICH 1T NOW PROTESTS
AND CALLS UNFAIR.

with the freshmen eleven lie dld
his duty. and the measures were All
passed Another hing was the aOol.
ishment OF the spring practice ma
This also became reality. The rules
against which Michigan is protesting
.oday. are identical win the ones she
introduced In 1905
What has MADE the change in her
attitude? After she had made her
cWn chair why didn't she want To sit
!n ito Il was because she found that
the new things were good III theory
but that they didnt go in practi->
Instead OF acknowledging her mis-
take Michigan tried, during the fol
lowina years TO lay the blame onto
tic other schools and after making
one pretext and another, dropped out
OF che conference in 1908.
rndcubtedly Michigan could not al
ford to reentcr the conference under
tie present conditions but she at least
should remember that she is directly
RESPONSIBLE for these conditions. and
thai she should not protest, so vehe-
nemiy. the treatment that she Is re-
ceiving, since she Is the mother OF IT,
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

fTaYl HlLE the student body. facul-
SWI " and alumni of the Univers-
*lH ity OF Michigan ure all rails
ing cry against the west
ern conference and its atti-
tide toward the university. declaring
shat its position is unfair and thai II
Is attempting TO boycott Michigan and
thus force her back into that body, It
seems as Ii little ancient history
might be- reviewed In I'm EFFORT 10
show the Inconsistency of the ath-
]etic policy of Michigan during The
past II years.
No doubt the present foes OF tie
conference are unfamiliar Win the
cycnts OF the past. but nevertheless,
that body deserves some defense.
Michigan says thai q boycott is an
tinfair means OF compelling uniyeIs'
Sffy 10 change it's athletic policy, Good,
ANY enc will agree TO that. BUT does
She remember a little incident mat
Z t)cturrcd In 1899 when she was 'he
head of a boycott against Chicaet'
THE Maroons were getting the big
earncs because OF their position in a
8arge city. They demanded a large
i1rfttit III Tic Sdlt itAtiPAN anu 49, -
their contracts provided that the home
tam should receive the biggest share.
aid one that was greatly out Of pro
ssrorfion. That was all very we'll but
michigan found that its nome games
oil Not bring in as much. and, there
fcle. It's finances were on the decline.
5 No It got Wisconsin and Illinois to
7 bnycotl Chicago. and these being tho
thlee biggest schools in the west az
& the time, soon forced the Maroons
INFO Submission.
During that boycott they not only
Refused TO play Chicago. but they even
4 l,a,ca games in Chicago on the day
Nit.n The Maroons had games, and
Nts,s iook away the crowds from them
dg course that wasn't big boycott
igt &c was effectual.
Michigan was the first TO take steps
a. organize the present conference
that she is now fighting against. IN
AnCcii called the various schools to-
ir.ncr 10 discuss the football rules
anil to arrange for the conference In
sabs Michigan sent Prof. Pattengill 70
fhc meeting of the conference with
Ike instructions 10 introduce the
fLree-year. retroactive rule. the a5ol'
ishment OF the training table, the
fye-game schedule and the doing away
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

purely amateur affair. Managers WIN
on Thursday evening. post $40 as for
felt money. II any manager should
fail u do this, there will be an open
ing for some other team to take his
place. From the enthusiasm dis
played last night, II is highly improb-
able that any club will fail 10 pro-
duce at the proper time.
The president, secretary and rink
manager will select from players in
the league the representative team
which will meet Cleveland. New York.
Chicago. and other out of town teams
in games at Detroit and abroad. This
team will be conducted by the Arena
management. II will play Saturday
evenings. league games taking place
on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
President Jackson has offered watch
fobs to the IL men who compose the
winning team In the Detroit league.
Officers elected Tuesday night were:
Richard Jackson, president; Harry
Nelly. secretary: F.. A. Bachelor. n.
G. Salsnger. Joe s. Smith. board or
arbitration.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30
SHORT LENGTHS

A sporting editor once wrote N heads
Long Hikers Run Again.. referring
10 n marathon race. But, the linotype
operator. having been out late the
night before, hit cap "P" for the
II" and the proofreadsr let it go at
that
After "mature deliberatiOn" Doc.
Cook doesn't know IL he reached the
north pole. But the Eskimo (literal
spelhns) know they ate the gum drops
In the Winter League old King snow
seems to be one guy who could come
back"
sa Tmoskey w. don't nr know SroS what that
means. but we heard Canadian say
II once. Anyhow. IL sounds good ana
there's nothing like pulling the ian >
guage a week or two I'm advance OF the
league.
Frank II. McGann has resigned "a
manager OF the Y NJ q basketball
team. This was necessary because ne
is going out of the city
The death Of CurIey Gerhnrdt fol-
lowing "a bout in Lima, O., VIII put d
stop to the sport there and propaply
will have an effect on the game All
through Ohio.
Pennsylvania has cancelled It's bas-
ketbaIl game with the -. 4. c. the
Ouakers will not send team west. -.
A G will try TO arrange game with
Minnesota instead.
Earl sprackling, OF Cleveland; ms mn,
been chosen captain OF the Browd,
football team He was the unanimous
eastern choice for all-American quar-
terback.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-30

Formerly president OF the American
league. Joe O'Brien Is said to be Stat
ed for the position of president of the
Philadelphia National league club.
This story comes from Chicago. IL
started as the result of conferences
between Charlie Murphy. owner OF
the Cubs and reputed power behind
the Phillles. and OBrien. Murphy, IL
Is said. is wrathy over the recent
Philadelphia-Ci Cincinnati squabble and
intends TO Dust Horace Fogel az pres
ident OF the Phillies at the coming
annual meeting Of the league