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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

Many Of the trees in the older or
chards in the Hood river valley were
set too near together, from fifteen to
twenty feet, and the visitor in the val
ley last fall saw these same trees in
yellow leaf. bearing pndersized fruit
and in general appearance suffering
from both lack Of fertility and mois-
ture at the end Of an unusually dry
season. Most later paintings correct
this fault.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

Effective aid could be rendered to q
forest conservation policy in many
states were laws passed which would
exempt from taxation areas set to Or
chard and forest trees or would at
least postpone the levying OF the tax
until such time as the timber was cut
or the fruit trees came to bearing age.
In a case Of the former kind which
we came across the other day the as
SCISSOR called on the owner of q thrifty
and promising timber lot and. under
the laws operative in the state, as
sessed the growing timber at its full
value. He had done the same the
year previous and will doubtless fol-
low the same policy in the future.
The upshot Of this will be that the
owner will cut the immature timber
down before the assessor comes around
next year. There is a manifest injus-
tice in such q course which discerning
legislators ought to correct. Rather
than be taxed cut of existence by such
stupid and shortsighted policy the
taxation Of timber lots ought to be 50
adjusted that encouragement would be
given to the growing of them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

An even more pathetic spectacle than
any to be found in asylums for insane
or feeble minded is the fellow, usually
q man. who sponges OF the women
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

While the dry farming country Of
the west has opportunities for the man
who understands the type Of tillage
he will have to follow and an adequate
comprehension Of the difficulties which
will likely confront him, it is no place
for any man to go who has not had
brains, initiative and energy enough
to succeed In the central and eastern
states, where the rainfall is sufficient
and where conditions are, on the whole,
favorable to a successful and profita-
BILE tillage Of the soil. Those who sue
coed in the west succeed by dint of
energy and well directed effort.
An admonition that agricultural pa
pers over the country should repeat
monthly and that the would be set
tier on irrigated lands should keep
steadfastly in mind all the time is
that when land is bought in an irri~
cation district the terms of sale should
give an absolute and uneQuivocal guar
antee Of water both in necessary guam
tity and at such times and seasons as
1t will be needed. While the soil In
most all arid sections is sufficiently fer
tile and productive, it is worth little
or nothing unless water can be got on
to it. Whether the hackers of this or
that irrigation project are reliable and
can deliver the goods in the matter Of
water when wanted can be quite &C.
curately determined by inquiry cheap
~ made. not costing more than 2 cents,
directed to the department Of the in
terror at Washington.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

A conservation doctrine that needs
a deal more attention given to it this
year than was last is that of increas-
ing the usefulness and wholesomeness
Of the myriad homes of the country
the multiplication of home comforts,
the increase Of home happiness and
contentment, the rearing and training
of purer minded and more whole soul
ed boys and girls. Here is a conserva-
ton directly affecting our perpetuity
as a nation In comparison with which
the saving OF forests from destruction,
the keeping Of soils from depletion
and the prevention Of the looting Of
our mineral wealth by the greedy sink
into paltry insignificance. The fact
is there is good ground for believing
that If we paid more attention to our
homes and boys and girls some of
these other ills would right them
selves, for there would of necessity be
a larger moral element in our national
life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

folk OF his own tribe. who stuffs his
stomach and keeps the seat Of his pants
patched while waiting fer an inner
itance. q windfall from some rich un-
Gle or forbear. We have known Of
just such types who carried out this
shiftless. unmanly, do-nothing policy
for period Of years. acquiring habits
meanwhile which caused what there
was left of their patrimony to SO
through their fingers like water
through . sieve. 1t is well for those
who anticipate wealth Of this type t.
realize that it requires quite a. large
a measure Of industry and thrift to
rightly handle it as to accumulate IL
at the start and that unless one devea-
ops such qualities inherited wealth Of
this type will prove but mockery and
q snare.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-21

A quite striking illustration Of the
limited amount Of nourishment re-
Quired to sustain plant and tree life
is found in a pine tree which grows
from a crevice. largely Of its own
making. at the summit of the majesic,
weather beaten gray granite sentinel
dome in Yosemite valley. 1t has a
diameter of fifteen inches, is twenty
to twenty-five feet high. with spread
in top, and seems to have thrived on
its scant fare. The United States
survey mark within couple of feet
of its trunk gives its elevation above
sea level at about 5000 feet.
The decidedly unfavorable season
which has prevailed in the corn belt
during the past six months, In which
it has been Hobson's choice whether
the corn spoiled faster in field or crib,
will call attention with new emphasis
to the value of the silo as a very ef-
fective method of preserving the corn
crop. Put here before the killing
frosts of October came. it would have
come to no harm, while the farm own
er and help would not have had to
wallow around in the spring mud to
get the last Of it from the field. Ow-
ing to the fact that many fields were
not husked before the deep SHOWS
came, the stock was not turned into
the stalk fields as usual. and as a re-
suit they have had to be stuffed with
high priced hay, the fodder in the
fields. such as it was. not being utO-
lied at all.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Cooking Demonstrations.

All engagements have been made for
the coming of Miss Agnes Harris, dean
of home economics in the Woman's
College at Tallahassee, who will give
here course of lectures and demonstra-
tions. The chemical, nutritive, and
economic value of foods will be fully
illustrated.
The vscant store owned by Mr.. H. A.
Ford on Second street has been kindly
placed at the disposal of the Woman'S
Club for these lectures. The first lee
turc will be given on Friday, March
nth, at p. M, and as this is club
day the meeting of the club will be
held in this building on this day also,
followed by the demonstration. The
program is as follows:
Friday, 8 p. m.-Soups, Vegetables,
Cereals, Salads.
Saturday, 3p. m.--Yeast Breads, Quick
Breads, Pastry, Ice Cream.
Monday 10 a. m.--Meats, CroquettS,
Oysters, Poultry.
Monday s p. m.-Chaffing Dish Sup
per, Gelatine, Cake, Whipped Cream.
Tuesday 10 a. m.-Chaffing Dish,
Cheese, Eggs, Lobster, Candies.
The Kennerly Hardware Co. gener-
ouSly loans a blue flame stove for Miss
Harris use while here. ObeliSlI Flour
and Fairbanks cottolene, kindly donated
by the manufacturers, will be used in
the demonstrations 1t has been decided
by the WomanS Club that it will be best
to charge an admission of ten cents for
each lecture to defray expense of mate,
rials used.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
PYThIAHS give
GRAND BANQUET
St. Johns Lodge Of Palatka Host
to Over 100 Guests.

The News regrets il cannot tell the
whole story (and make the maiD of the
magnificent banquet and smoker given
by St. Johns Lodge K. of P. in Castle
Hall last night.
This lodge, with membership of 1856,
is composed OF the flower of Palatka's
dominating influence for good in this
city.
This lodge entertained more than 100
guests at grand banquet last night, with
an elaborate and well-served menu pre-
pared by Louis Kalbfield.
The Tilghman orchestra furnished ex-
quisite music, and Hon. S. J. Hilburn
acted as POSTMASTER, delivering an ad-
dress of welcome that was both eloquent
in sentiment and expression, and which
gave an ''at home feeling" 10 all guests
Other addresses were delivered by
Grand Vice Chancellor, H. H. Richard
son of Jacksonville, Mr.. E. A. Benson
of Omaha. Neb., and Judge E. Noble
Calhoun of this city. They were deep
ly interesting.
Mr.. Benson has recently purchased
above 10000 acres of Putnam county
lands, and in the future will play large
hand in the development of this county
and section. His address last night
showed him TO be not only an accom-
plshed after dinner speaker, but man
whose head is filled with wisdom and
wit, and his heart overflowing with the
true Pythian principles of friendship,
charity and benevolence." Mr.. Benson
kept his hearers in an uproar of laughter
for time, and then, growing more seri-
Gus, painted word picture on the
brotherhood of man that for downright
eloquence has rarely been equalled in
this city.
Judge Calhoun, always eloquent,
seemed more so on this occasion. He
made brilliant speech.
Others TO make short responses on call
were, Mayor Davis, H. E. Merryday,
Rev. VIM. Wyllie, Geo. B. Selden, ]. N.
Blackwell and ]. V. Walton.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Solon Stanton of Tope-
ka, Kansas, were guests for few days
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. V. Millard. Mr..
and Mrs Stanton were on their way 10
Miami, and not having met the Millard's
in twenty-five years thought il a good
opportunity TO talk over old times as
neighbors back in old Michigan.
Miss Bess Lyons left Tuesday for At.
lanta, Ga, where she goes to enter
training school for nurses. Mrs. Z. A.
Brush accompanied her as far as Palatka,
leaving Miss Grace Miller of Francis,
and Miss Hattie Fraser, who takes Miss
Lyons place, in charge of affairs here.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Eastman of Mil
ford, Mass, are guests of Mrs. Eastman's
sister, Mrs. Emory Lothrop at Magnolia
cottage.
w. B. Wiley, Miamisburg, Ohio, and
Samuel n. Huyck, Atlantic, Iowa, were
registered at the Lake View.
Rev. N. P. McQuarrie, Evangelist of
the Florida Home Missionary Navy was
guest of Rev. S. ]. Townsend. DR..
McQuarrie addressed the ladies OF the
Sunshine Society on Tuesday afternoon,
and spoke again that evening at the
church-its great work, and local So
cieties here will no doubt try and help
the good work, in our small way.
Mrs. Nelson, daughter of Rev. ]. S.
Collier, pastor of the M. E. church here,
who is the state organizer of the w. c.
T. u, talked TO and for that society
here on Sunday and Monday afternoons
in most delightful manner.
The town hall is being painted white,
and we not only consider our hall as
one OF the best equipped for entertain
ment and social affairs, as we'll as for
busineSS-but one of incest in gen.
eral appearance when finished.
Mrs. B. B. Savage entertained pleas
ant porch party-dainty collation. was
served and pleasant afternoon spent.
"Mr. Bob," the two act farce at the
Hall was voted a success socially and
financially-all in the cast were we'll
taken and much enjoyed.
Social at the Hall, Friday evening
March 4th. Congregational church Aid
society,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Palatka School Honor Roll.

The following pupils in the Palatka
school have earned place on the honor
roll for the month of February.
First Grade-T helma Edmonson, Mar.
lha Coffee, Robbie Morton, Eileen
Foley, Christine Glover, LuciuS Thomas,
Frank Coleman, Henry Porter, Henry
Couver, Charles Kells, Rohmcr Le-
Baron, Charlie Pctermann.
Second Grade-JoSeph Austin, EfGie
Appleby, Edythc Dunn, Maude Dunn,
Leroy Earls, Mary Earls, Addie Hagan,
Annie Lou Hanna, Catherine Haskell,
William Howard, Vida King, Henry
Kff, Alice Middleton, Clyde Minton,
Viola Marian, Leslie Sanders, Mae Wad-
ford, Marcus Wilkinson, Hazel Feree,
Ruth Ransom, Lester Atwater, Raymond
Stokes, Maurice Fisher, ChaS. Anderson.
Third Grade-Birdie Wilkinson, Ag-
mes Pullen, Harrison Hickenlooper, Gil
bert Holden, Harry Watson.
Fourth Grade-Mae Minton, Kathleen
Hilburn, Iva May Atwater, Inez Wattles,
Lille Kanner, Mabel Stanton, Bessie
CrutchfieId, Mary Elizabeth Foster,
Pearl McQuaig, Norman Curry, Frank
Dutill.
rim OIdue-NlOl EulloHSOll, Ilo-
ella Hamm, Emma Williams, Myrtle
Watson, Louise Burroughs, Gladys At
kinSon, Eddie Bachmann, Job Cannon,
Roy Edmonson, Charles Garrett, War
ren Sleap, Laurie Thomas, Edmon Will
lamS.
Sixth Grade-Ralph Tavel, Glide At
water, Thelma HyerS, Bessie Ransom,
Birdie Reed
Seventh Grade-Harlan Hickenlooper,
Eighth Grade-Margaret Willard, Al
leyne Redding, Tim Merrill, Roy
Stephens, Ottillie Hummer, Levin
BarStow.
Ninth Grade-Lulu Sleap, Curtis Van
Landingham, Lille Thomas, Pansy
Thomas, Nadine Porter, Elfrida Colwell,
May Boyd, Stanton Thomas.
Tenth Grade-Sallic Roberts.
Eleventh Grade-Mary Wilkinson,
Joel Wilkinson, May Blanche Rcdding,
Genevieve Philips, Virginia Brannon,
Louise Boyd, John Tilghman.
Twelfth Gradc-Ruth Price, Eva
Slcap, GrileIla Merrill, Sidney Brown,
Delbert Gilpatrick, Robert Hutchinson.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
The Woman's Club.

The bi-monthly meeting of the Pa
latka Woman's Club was held last Fri
day afternoon, Feb. 25th, at 3 O'Clock,
with MANY guests present. After the
roll call and reading of the minute, the
president requested Miss Rowley, the
second vice president, to proceed with
the musical program, as tollows:
Piano uet,-"Pas de Clarge," Misses
Lecks and Mills.
Vocal Solo,-'Tn Loves Eternity"
Mrs. Merriam.
Piano Solo,-"Lous Bois," Miss Rosa
liza Metcalf.
Vocal Solo,-"Ah! Che la Morte, "
Miss Helene Roxburgh.
Piano Solo,-"Caprice," Miss Irene
LeckS.
Violin Solo,-"Swan," Miss Spain.
Solo,-"Italian Song" Miss Webster.
Piano Solo,-Miss Mabel Bassett
Miss Rowley deserves great praise for
so ably conducting her first club mus-
Gale; the unusually good music was
much appreciated, and we hope TO hear
Miss Webster sing again.
AT the conclusion of the musicale the
president called the club TO order and a
mOllOn pTeNdlleu lndt MISS I1dIIlS COm-
mence her course of lectures on Friday,
March 11th. The club decided to
charge 10 cents per lecture.
A committee was appointed to take
charge of the A. c. L. lots which had
been turned over to the club.
The club also voted thanks to MesSrS.
Wilson and Tilghman for donation of
Pavilion in the Woman's Club park.
A committee was appointed to arrange
for Sample Sale"
The old question of the untidy con
dition of Palatka streets was discussed.
Many members stated grievances con-
cerning the non-removal of trash from
receptacles. The women of Palatka do
not create imaginary wants, therefore
require something more tangible than
imaginary satisfaction.
The progress of Palatka in the past
few years should inspire every one to
unite in a great effort TO make our city
model one in every respect. We are
confident that the city council will not
take .amiss our suggesting the advisabili
ty of reinforcingthe sewerage system.
A motion prevailed that letter regard
ing this matter be sent TO the mayor
Press Reporter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic voters OF Commissioner
District No. /:
Will be candidate in the approaching
Democratic primary for the office of county
tried to serve the people faithfully in the
past and their endorsement of my candida
cy will be greatly appreciated.
W. c. ALVERS.
Sisco, Feb'y 10, 1910.
hereby announce myself q 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
for their continued endorsement of my Of
fetal course, am, Very respectfully.
L. 9. STEPHENS.
To the Democratic voters ofCommisioner's
District No. 4:
hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of County Commits
sioner from District 4, subject to the DEM
ocratic primary. Ifelected shall continue
the discharge of the duties of the position to
the very best of my ability. Thanking my
friends for past support, viii be pleased to
have your support in the coming primary.
Very respectfully,
NJ. BOHANNON.
To the Democratic Voters of District No. 1:
| hereby announce myself candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary, and solicit your
support. If felected, will serve you to the
best of my ability.
Very respectfully yours,
j. o. MEIER.
Fruitland, Fla, Mar. 3, 1910
To the Democratic Voters of Commissioner
District No. r!
Numerous friends in the district have
asked that again become q candidate for
County commissioner from this district,
and i have consented to do so, subject to the
approval of my fellow democrats in the
coming primary. / will greatly appreciate
the support of all democrats in the district,
promising that in the event of my election
to serve all parts of the district and county
faithfully, and in line with progress.
EDWARD NORTH.
Bostwick, Fla, Mar. g. 1910.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Georgia Minstrels.

Thirty years ago the company bearing
the title of Richards & Pringie's Minis.
trels was organized in Macon, Ga, and
consisted of less than IS people. To-
day this organization carries nearly 40
people and is known as the leading
minstrel company of the country.
There is not a city of any consequence
in America where this company has not
appeared.
Imitation is the sincereSt flattery.
Since their modest inception thirty years
ago they have been initiated by countless
companies who have flourished for
time and then fallen by the waySide.
This splendid organization will appear
at Howell Theater on Friday night,
March l1th.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
CURIOUS EPlTAPHS.
Hrsvity on q Tombstone-DeueIas Jer.
rold's Suggestion.

Hrevity on Q Tombstone-Douslas Jer.
rold's Suggestion.
Among the 1900 epitaphs collected
by Ernest r. Suffiing in "Epitaphia"
are many quaint and curious speci
mems. Grimaldi or the stage was said
to be a sufferer from melanchOlis. 1t
will be remembered that. going to II
physician on one occasion, hs describ
ed his case, when the worthy doctor
brisbly told him to shake of the feel
ing. Go and see Grimaldi, and If be
does not cure you your case is indeed
hopeless" Alas" said the poor suf-
ferer, Il am Grimaldi." His epitaph
reads Here Am l."
A prize Of E100 is said to have been
offered by one Thorpe, who was de
sirous Of being perpetuated but briefly
on his tombstone. One competitor
sent In Here Lies Thofpe's Corpse
This was certainly brief enough, but
finally it was cut to ''Thorpe's Corpse"
Many Of our readers know the
Douglas Jerroh and Charles Knight
story. They were dining together. on
one occasion when the conversation
turned upon epitaphs. Knight half In
Jest suggested that Jerrold should
write his (Knight'sl epitaph. The sub
ject dropped at the time; but, walking
home together IN the evening. they
came to a spot where each had to take
a separate road Jerrold, extending
his hand to his friend. remarked, I've
thought of capital epitaph for you"
"What is itY' said his friend, much In,
terested. "Oh, very brief aud very
simple. Good Night!"
There are many curious epitaphs On
wives. Here's one from INVERSION,
Lancashire:
Here lies my wifs.
Here lies she,
Hallelujah!
Halelujee!
An inscription placed over the grave
of a missionary who was accidentally
shot in India read thus:
Here lies the Rev. A. B..
For many years missionary In B. district,
He was accidentally shot by his native
servant
well done. thou good and faithful ssrv-
ant"
At Chelmsford, Essex, on q stone to
the memory Of MARY Blewitt of the
Swan" IL is stated that she was the
wife of nine husbands successfully, but
the ninth outlived her," 1t is added.
1.-THE Text to Her Funeral Sermon
Was. Last OF All. the Woman Died
Also "-W Westminster Gazette.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
New Books in Library.

The following new books have re-
Gently been added to the Palatlla public
library:
The Tower OF Ivory" by Gertrude
Atherton.
"Stradella," by F. Marion Crawford.
"The Romance of Plain Man." by
Ellen Glasgow.
"Frecllles," by Gene Stratten Porter
"Thc Garden of Allah," by Robert
Hichens.
can Amazing Marriage" by George
Meredith.
"My Mamie Rose" by Owen Kildare.
"Aunt Jane of Kentucky" by Eliza
beth Calvert Hall.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Fla, Feb. 10th, 1910.


To the Democratic Voters of Putnam Co:
] will be a candidate in the approaching
primary for the office of Representative in
the Legislature, for which Office / respect
fully solicit your support. In the event Of
my selection as one OF your representatives,
/ will strive earnestly to serve your interests
and those of the state OF Florida intelligent
ly, faithfully and in harmony with Demo-
cratic ideals. w. A. RUSSELL.
To the Voters of Putnam county:
/ hereby announce my candidacy for Rep
resentative of Putnam county, subject to
the coming Democratic primary, and re-
spectfully solicit the support of my friends
throughout the county.
W. s. MIDDLETON.
To the Voters of Putnam County:
Will be n candidate in the approaching
primary for the office OF Representative to
the legislature. My platform is the Etoniah
Drainage and that implies agriculture and
public Improvement. Respectfully,
G. l.. SIPPRELL,
Florahome, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
To the Democratic Voters OF school District
Harlem, #


To the Democratic voters of Putnam Co.
am now serving my first term rs your
County Treasurer an Office which hold by
your, suffrage and for the honor of which l
have always felt particularly grateful to
you 1t is q trust shall be able to return to
you unimpaired at the end OF my term, and
one that, with your approval, should again
like to assume. therefore take this oppor-
tunity to say Tint will again be "a candt-
date in the coming primary, and respect
j, e. EDMONsON.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04

He-I went to the palmist's last
week to have my character read She
Yes? What did he say? He-He
didn't say anything He looked at my
hand, coughed bit and then gave me
my money back and bowed me out
New York Times.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Balanced.

"Of course" said the very talkatlve
person on the back platform, mo man
ever is hero to his valet"
And what is much more to the pur-
pose" said the sour faced individual
in the doorway, no woman ever was
q saint to her hired girl."-Exchange.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Made the AnpIication.

How are things?' the barber asked
pleasantly of the shrinking man in the
chair
Dull very dull!'
And the knight Of the razor looked
for a moment as if he thought the re-
mark was personal.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-03-04
Children Who Are Sickly

Mothers who value their own comfort and
the welfare OF their children, should never
be without q box of Mother Gray's Sweet
Powders for Children, for use throughout
the season. They break up Colds, cure Few
erishness, Constipation, Teething disorders,
Headache and stomach troubles. THESE
POWDERS NEVER FAIL. Sold by all
Drug stores, 25c. Don't accept any substi-
tute. trial package will be sent FREE to
any mother who will address Allen s. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N, Y.