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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
Twenty Volume Novels.

The longest novels of today are pyg
mics compared with those published
in the seventeenth century. Mile. de
Scudery's lie Grand Cyrus ran into
ten volumes, Its publication being
spread over five years. And when
1t was translated, or, to quote the title
page, "Englished by a Person Of Hon
our" 1t appeared in FIVE folio volumes
Of some 500 pages apiece. Another
novelist Of the same period. La Cal
prenede, was even more diffuse. one
Of his works, Cleopatra" extending
over twenty-three volumes These
novels found plenty of readers despite
their enormous length. The Paris pub
Usher of lie Grand Cyrus made
100000 crowns by the first edition
alone. Nearly all the works Of Sou
derry and Calprenede were translated
into English as soon as they appeared
and many Of them into German as
well.-London Chronicle.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
To Select Postoffice Site.

NJ o. Van Horton of the Bureau Of
Architecture in the United States Treas
ury Department at Washington spent
Monday in Palatka.
Mr.. Van Horton came TO look over
the various sites which have been ten
dered the government for the erection
OF a new government building in this
city. There are several Cumbersome
s or 10 of them.
In company with Postmaster Kirby,
Mr.. Van Horton saw them all. Several
of them he dismissed as impracticable.
Others he examined critically, but let
nothing fall which would indicate any
preference, except 10 say that he thought
the Griffin lot was the most suitable,
but
Mr.. Van Horton will make his report
to the department and no one in Palatka
will know which lot he favors until the
report is made.
Perhaps he was influenced some. AT
any rate, he saw some OF our leading
business men, and they may have sought
to influence him in favor of certain
property. Only natural.
IT'S another step In the march for
Palatka's new government building.
Congress has made an appropriation
of $65, 900 for Palatka building. When
the site has been agreed upon il ought
not to be so very long before excavation
is made for the foundations. But it
may be sometime.
The government is slow.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
James T. McGrady Passes Away

James T. McGrady one of the old set
Tiers of the Fruitland peninsula, residing
near Denver, died last Monday night at.
ter a long illness. Mr.. McGrady had
some internal trouble and about one
month ago was taken to the Railroad
Hospital at st. Augustine, where he was
operated upon by DR.. Worley. He
seemed to improve slowly but steadily
from the time of the operation, and it
was generally believed that he would
get well. He returned to his home
about ten days ago, after which the
wound began to give him trouble.
Mr.. McGrady came to Putnam county
with his father, the late o. c. McGrady
in the 70's and was one of the best
known citizens of the peninsula. He is
the eldest of three brothers. Besides
wife he is survived by several children.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday and
the interment was in Eden Cemetery,
Crescent City. In the absence of his
pastor, Rev. John H. Davis of the Metho.
dist church, the funeral was conducted
by Mr.. Parrott.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
AFRICAN WITCH DOCTORS.
They Make Themselves, Like Their
Idols, as Hideous as Possible.

ldois, as Hldeous as Possible.
The most important period Of the
young Africans life is that between
youth and manhood Tor womanhood).
1t is then that the witch doctor is ex-
tremely busy with his various mys-
FERROUS rites. 1t is an important part Of
his calling to be hideous, as In most
cases he undoubtedly is. A ridiculous
mask covers his head. and wildcat or
other skins are hung around his loins
Pigment of various colors is plenti-
fully daubed over his body, and in this
hideous state 1t is not to be wondered
at that he strikes terror into the
maidens' hearts as he dances wildly
in the dim freight, glaring at them
with fiendish eyes. The timid young
creatures are like the hare which trem-
bles as the lowering bird Of prey flut-
tiers over its head. Self will is crushed,
and the erstwhile playful, willful child
is transformed in most cases into q
frightened creature, with. for the time
being, no will Of her own. 1t Is a curl
GUS thing that nothing connected with
what one may call the spiritual side
of the blacks life Is ever beauti-
full. Their carved figures are always,
to say the least, grotesque and calcu-
lated to frighten rather than comfort
the bereaved.-Wide World Magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
KEEPING TAP ON THE CROPS
The Way the Agricultural Department
Gets Its Information.

The details of the comprehensive sys-
TEN employed by the department of
agriculture in gathering the crop in
formation from all over the country
are interesting. There are 10000
township correspondents scattered all
over the Union. whose duty if. is to go
carefully over the territory and submit
each month concrete information as to
the condition of all kinds of crops. In
addition to this branch, 5000 county
correspondents" send in separate re.
ports from those of the township men
state agent makes further report
direct from his agents. and an organ
iZation In direct communication with
the department, comprising seventeen
travelling field agents" 20 about the
country and make separate reports for
groups Of states. Special cotton cor
respondents are also employed to fur
nlSh accurate information concerning
the cotton yield. Five different reports
are sent to Washington each month
by five different sets of correspondents.
This safeguards the government crop
reports for accuracy in local crop re-
ports and keeps the great crop account
and cost estimates for the millions of
American farmers. These records are
sent to the agricultural department. Of
ticials of the bureau of statistics and
board go over all the five reports from
five distinct groups of correspondents,
and from all the figures a crop report
estimate is distributed to 10000 post
offices throughout the country every
month.-National Magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
First Baptist Church

p. O. Cason astOr.-Preaching every Sun.
dny at II a m. and 7:30 p. nj.
Mid-week prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening al 1880
Choir drill each Friday evening Mt 1880.
Sunday School each Sunday morning at 10
o'clock G. N.Vaniandingham, superintendent.
senior BY. p L. meets each Sunday evening
at $50
Junior B. Y. P. L. meets each Sunday at 800
p. m.
Ladies Aid Society meets every second Tues
day afternoon at $3.50.
woman's Missionary Union meets every Sec
ond Tuesday at $3.50 p. m.
Business meeting, or regular monthly confer
ence Wednesday after each first Sunday.
All members OF the church are requested to
familiarlze themselves with these functions
and attend regularly, and the public is cordial
ly invited to attend such as may interest or
concern The people,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

Rev. J. W. Purcell, ID D.. MtniSter.-The fol-
lowing services are announced to be held at
this church during the coming week:
Sunday School next Sunday morning at 9:4J.
H. NJ. de Montmollin, superintendent
Worship and sermon by the pastor at II a m ::
subject OF the sermon, 1.-The Ministry Demand
ed by Our Times, and How to Secure IT. The
members are requested to come prepared to
make their annual Offering for the cause of
Education for the Ministry
Evening worship and sermon at 1880: the
subject of the sermon will be, Expert TeSti-
mOny Concerning the Christian Life The
pastor and officials of the church hereby maxi.
a special appeal that the members of the church
give the encouragement OF their presence at
both morning and evening church services If
you don't feel like going, go anyway; for the
things we don't feel like doing are usually the
things we ought to do.
Mid-week prayer service, Wednesday at 7:30
=. m.
Choir practice on Friday a the same hour.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
LAWS OF WARS.
The Code Now In Use Among All the
Civilized Nations.

The Code Now In Use Among All the
Civilized Nations.
The flaws of war as at present
formulated by the civilized nations
forbid the use of poison against an en-
envy; murder by treachery. as, for ex-
ample, assuming the uniform or dis
playing the flag of a foe: the murder
of those who have surrendered, wheth-
declarations that no quarter will be
given to an enemy; the use of such
arms or projectiles as will cause un.
necessary pain or suffering to an ell
envy: the abuse of a flag of truce to
gain information concerning an en-
emy's positions; all unnecessary de-
struction of property, whether public
or private.
They also declare that only fortified
places shall be besieged; open cities on
villages not to be subject to siege or
bombardment; that public buildings of
whatever character, whether belonging
10 church or state, shall be spared;
that plundering by private soldiers or
their officers shall be considered mad
missible; that prisoners shall be treat
ed with common humanity; that the
personal effects and private property
of prisoners, except their arms and
ammunition, shall be respected: that
the population of an enemy's country
shall be considered exempt from par.
iicipation in the war. unless by hostile
acts they provoke the i'll will of the en-
envy.
Personal and family honor and the
religious convictions of an invaded peo-
pie must be respected by the invaders
and all pillage by regular troops or
their followers strictly Forbidden
New York Herald.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
CHURCH SERVICES.


H. Dutill, Pastor. Next Sunday, at st.
James the services will be as follows
Gas a. m.-Sunday School, j. N. Blackwell,
Superintendent. Friendship class welcomes
all men TO its services at the same hour This
class has Joined the Wesley Adult Bible Glass
movement
ll:OO a. m.-Public worship and sermon by
the pastor Subject Looking Unto Jesus"
1870 p -Evangellstc service Special mu-
sic by the choir at both hours.
A comfortable church and warm welcome
al
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
To Advertise Palatka

The city council, at its meeting last
Tuesday night, decided to spend 500
real dollars TO advertise Paiatka. A com
mittee was appointed to devise best
method and 70 witt upon the board OF
county commission RS with the view OF
making il a joint city and county affair.
The committee is composed of ]. v.
Walton, F. H.Wilson and Mayor Howell
A. Davis.
II is probable that the committee will
get up an attractive illustrated folder.
The scheme Is q good one. Board OF
Trade Is father Of II.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
Why She Cried.

Fond Mother-W What are you crying
for. Dora? Dora-We are playing at
weddings, and Reggie threw rice all
over me. Mother-Uh, you mustn't cry
for that, darling-it's done to bring
good luck to the bride! Dora-But 1t
was rice pudding, mother!
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
Week of PRAYER

Thanksgiving week will be observed as a
Week of Prayer by the Home and Foreign Mis-
sion Societies of the Methodist church SER
vices will be held in the church every after.
nom except Thursday, ut O'Clock. Interest
song and music, by our best musicians, and
every body is invited to come and enjoy them.
The outline of the weeks work is:
/. Looking Outward. MOnday-The Field
is the World. Tuesday-The Kings Business
Requreth Haste.
,. Looking Upward. Wednesday. Thanks
giving service.
3 Looking Forward. Friday Interesting
the Individual Saturday-MOney and the
Kingdom
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
Bridge Earnings.

The traffic bridge over the St. Johns
river at Palatka earned $42475 during
the three months of July, August and
September, divided as follows: July,
Sl59.4O; August, $14O.5O; September
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18
His Mistaken Idea.

But, my dear" demonstrated Mr..
Meekum, there's good deal to be
said on both sides"
"No, there isn't" answered his
spouse. 1--WE told you what | think
about it, and that's all that is going
to be aid."-Chicago Tribune.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

New Buckwheat, Yellow Meal, Rye,
Graham and Whole Wheat Flours just
received, also all the leading brands OF
Cereals. FleiShman's Yeast received
daily. This years catch of Mackeral,
and genuine Goldfish, whole and in
blocks; also Smoked Halibut at Gay
BroS.-Both Stores.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

Ancient mirrors were made of silver
or brass; looking glasses were made
in Venice in 1900 A. D.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

Tom is the swiftest proposition
ever saw" lis he? Did ne ever owe
you any money "-Toledo Blade.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-18

Notice is hereby given that the subscribers
hereto, will apply 10 the Honorable Albert
W. Gilchrist, Governor of the state of Flor
ida, at Tallahassee, Florida, on the 22d day
of December, A. d., 1910. for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
A Bald Fact.

1t is common to deplore the lack Of
humor in a person. Yet the very want
Of wit may save a certain amount of
embarrassment as was the case on a
certain occasion with President John
son. He was one day." says a writer
In Harper's Magazine, visiting my
mother. and a friend. Mrs. Knox, a
widow. came in. She had known Mr..
johnson some years before. when he
was a member OF the legislature. but
they had not met since then
after mutual recognition Mr. john
said: How is Mr. Knox2 have not
seen him lately
He has been dead SIX years. said
Mrs. Knox.
I thought hadn't seen him on the
street. said Mr.. johnson.
When Mrs. Knox left my mother
said. laughing. That was funny mis-
take Of yours about Mr.. Knox
What mistake did l maker said
Johnson. I said | hadn't seen him on
the street. and I hadn't"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
WEEDS BLESSING
TEACHERS LEARN
Professor Charles Gives Valua-
BILE Insight to Agricultural
Study.
DESPISED HAVE MISSION
When They Are Turned Under the
Capillary Action Destructive to
Moisture Is Broken.

weeds" was the subject treated this
morning by Professor Fred l.. Charles
in his address to the teachers who are
attending the Rock Island county IN
lecture was one that was enlightening
as well as interesting. Many of the
teachers learned for the first time that
weeds have a real mission in agricul-
ture, for in the words of the speaker
they are blessing in disguise. The
good they do themselves is very small
indeed but the work they make The
farmer do in exterminating them is of
great value For instance. the speaker
said, when the farmer plows under a
field of weeds he ordinarily thinks
that all he is doing is getting rid of the
weeds, while in fact he is doing some
thing else that is of inestimable good.
The blowing not only turns under the
weeds, but turns over the ground and
breaks up the capillary action by
which the ground loses its moisture.
The result is that after long dronghts
the ground still contains a reasonable
amount of moisture and products of
the soil are that much better.
state Superintendent Here.
Superintendent F. G. Blair, head Of
public instruction in the state, visited
the institute this afternoon and deliv-
cred an address to the teachers. To-
day the usual program for the day
was broken in order to allow the
superintendent to talk, Professor
Charles lecture for the afternoon be-
ing dropped Tomorrow the regular
routine will be taken up again.
Attendance Growing.
New arrivals today swelled the total
enrolment at the institute to nearly
300.
The following registered today at
the institute:
Grace Noftsker, Herbert B. Hayden,
Mary Quayle, Dacie NJ Williams, Marie
A. Koch. Emily Freeman, Natalie Mir
field. Gail Postlewaite, Nellie Keller
strass, Jennie B. Sturgeon, Nettfe
Dodge, Clarissa G. Freeman, Meta
Clara Wittig, Gertrude Yohn.
Jennie NJ. Nyquist, Ida Lysell, Emma
L. Cooper, B B. Jackson, Florence NJ.
Carlson. Matte Anderson, Christine
Sundine.
]. Hays Britton, s. L. Jameson, Sue
Donaldson, Anna Schwegler. Florence
Scarf. Maude Mcdonald, Hazel Melon
aid, D. B. Hoffman. Gertrude Miner,
w. V. Scott, Dora Ellison, Audrey NJ.
Hayes, Hazel Hayes, Edna Mccarthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
EooIina Her husband.

That there are more ways than one
Of killing cat" is well known fact,
but the newest of ways has been
evolved from the fertile brain of a
Germantown woman who is blessed
with stingy husband. This husband
is generous enough in one sense Of the
word. His wife may have the best
attire the stores afford charged to his
account. but she may handle no money.
Women. in this mans opinion. know
nothing Of the value Of a dollar. On
leaving for his Office in the morning
he kisses her goodby and thrusts a
quarters worth Of trolley tickets into
her hand.
Now milady goes shopping. buys a
few necessities and fifty dollar wrap
for which she has no use whatever.
Next day she returns the latter, re-
ceives a credit slip for $50 and betakes
herself to the handkerchief counter.
where she spends so cents, receiving
$49.5o change. Placing some small
change in her purse and slowing the
roll Of greenbacks ir what she con-
siders a safer receptacle. she leaves
the shop feeling that she has made
the best of a bad bargain.-Philadel-
phia Record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
ARE EXTENDING SURVEY
Mendoza May BE on Line Of Sterling
Moline Interurban.

Sterling, Aug. 31.-Joseph Wright,
A. G. Van Patten, Royce A. Kidder and
H. J. bunker of Milwaukee, the latter
representing the Northwestern Engi.
neering and Construction company OF
Milwaukee, and the former being Off
GERS OF the Sterling-Moline Traction
company, held a conference last night
with a number of leading citizens of
Walnut, DR.. Swinburn, Attorney Silver
and others, regarding the roads en-
trance to that town. The Walnut
gentlemen seemed to feel that the
town would do its share toward Sc
curing the right of way and prepar-
ing the road for the marketing Of
bonds so that a branch could be
built there from Sterling.
This revives the Mendoza branch,
and IT seems likely that the road will
be extended there without delay, and
possibly on TO Princeton.
The engineering crew finished the
permanent survey into Morrison to-
day, so that the route is now finish
ed from Sterling to Prophetstown on
the south side, and from Lyndon 10
Morrison. A permanent line will
next be laid out between Sterling and
Lyndon on the north side OF the
river.
The officers are practically certain
that construction work will begin
this fall, unless conditions arise that
are not forseen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
Began In Legislature.

Stubs began his political career in
1908 by going to the Legislature. He
didn't know anything about Iawmaking
at the start, of course. and the par
ty managers saw to it that he was not
placed on any important committees.
That annoyed Stubs, and he began
TO fight. He took the reform side of
everything aud made a name on the
anti-pass question and other issues that
were considered burning by the farm
ers. He fought the ring that con-
trolled state politics aud soon found
himself a power
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.
Aug. 31.-Following are the quota
lions ON the local market today:
Live Poultry-Old hens, 171ac TO
1Sc; springs, zoe pound.
Fresh Eggs-22c.
Potatoes-$1.O5 to $110.
Butter-Dairy, Csc to 271zc. cream
cry, 30c to 31c.
Lard-13c to lac.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, CSC 10 zoe; oats, 35c to
36c; wheat, S5c.
Forage - Timothy hay, $14 to SIS;
wild hay, $14; straw, $3.50.
Wood-$4.50 per load.
Coal-Lump, per Dushel, 15c; slack.
&c.
Sales on Market square in last "a
hours up to noon today:
Oats--Five loads at 33c and SAC.
Barley-One load at SOC
Timothy hay-Two loads at SIS.
Corn-Two loads at zoe.
Wild hay-One load at $12.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
FIRST GAME GOES
FOR EXTRA INNINGS

At the end of the 18th inning in this
afternoons double-header between
Rock Island and Dubuque the score
was l and l. Cavet and O'Leary and
Akers and Boucher composed the bat
teries.
Cavet was pitching remarkable
ball, only two hits having been made
off him. In the first inning he walk
ed two men and hit two, forcing one
in Rock Island scored in the fifth
on a double by Slattery and a single
by Vogel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31

L u tons per acre. Irish potatoes are
go. Apples are a failure, as are
peaches, while grapes are but 40 per
cent of a crop. The number of stock
hogs on hand are 80 per cent, COM
pared with year ago, but their con-
dition is 100. Average farm prices
are as follows: corn, 60 cents; wheat.
80 cents; oats, SO cents; barley, 60
cents; rye, 20 cents; potatoes, 81;
loose hay, $12 per ton; butter, 25
cents; chickens, II cents; eggs, 20
cents per dozen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31

passed through the city on the Rock
Island today enroute to the Singmaster
brothers farm near Keota, Iowa. The
train was run as a special from New
York. Each car was in charge of
three attendants. The horses will be
sold at auction at the Singmaster farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
Today in the Markets
Chicago, Aug. 31.-Following are the
quotations on the markets to1ay:
Wheat.

September, 1854, $685., 9S9s, 993s.
December, 1O3, 1037s, 1929, 103A.
May, 1851, 1922, 1854, 109&s.
Corn.
September. 591a, 5915, 5S15, 50.
December, SIN, SIX, 571s, 575s.
May, 5994, 6OA, 593s, CO.'S.
Oats.
September, 1915, 33B, 1926, SO.
December, 361s, S614, S534, 36H.
May, 1914. 395s, 1913, 395s.
Pork.
September. 21.3O, 21.3O, Pip. 21.2O.
October, 211O, 21.1O, 2O.95, 2O95.
January, 1872, 1872, 1850, 1855.
Lard.
September, 1907, 1907, 1902. 1902.
October, 1910, 1910, 1907, 1907.
January, 1866, 1910, 1866, 1870.
Ribs.
September, 1927, 1882, 1922. 1925.
October. 1900, 1902, 1L97, 1902.
January. 9.77, or, 9.65, 9.72.
Receipts today-Wheat 153, corn 500.
oats AGA. hogs 10000, cattle 10000,
sheep $4,000
Estimated receipts Thursday-Hogs
1900.
Hog market opened steady. Hogs
left over 300. Light 9.O0@960. mix
ed and butchers S.60@9.4O, good heavy
S.45@9.25, rough heavy S.456S.70.
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened strong.
Hog market closed 5 cents higher
Bulk sales S.9O99.15, light 9.0509.65,
mixed and butchers S650945, good
heavy S.5O@9.45, rough heavy $500
SIS.
Cattle market closed weak.
Sheep market closed strong.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat e
lower, corn unchanged
Liverpool closing-Wheat Is to Is
lower, corn "a higher.
Northwestern receipts-Minneapo
today 399, last week 347. last year
2S9; Duluth. today 100. last week 139,
last year 152.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
C.S.Tecabe Goo,
Rock Island, III.
N/0ch DA.occ<,c The and tUO of a kind lots
~ NAOEI A1CSOCO in a final clearance

WASH DRESSES in mulls, linen,
poplin, madras, ETC., all one piece
dresses worth to $500, it's like
finding a dress at this price. 1898,
but out they go at .S3 50
OTHER WASH SUITS were $500
to $500 are now marked in two
lots for a quick clearance at 1895
and ................. .S4.S5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-31
Tarsus Has ELECTRIC Liah.s.

Tarsus, the ancient city in Asia Mi
nor where the Apostle Paul was born.
is now illuminated by electricity. The
power is taken from the Cydnus river
There are now in Tarsus 40 electric
street lights and about coo incandes-
cent Sights for private uss