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The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-06-24

out IN other places there will have to be
very broard slope. ~ ~
Ai Such points as may be designated
ny 'he engineer in charge, generally
hot closer than one mile apart, on each
sue opening will be left in the spoil
oatk Tor surface drainage. When these
openings are in soft material the spec-
llcallons provide that a spur canal
IWenty-feet wide and four feet deem,
snail he constructed, extending hack
from the main canal for distance not
exceeding two hundred feet. For the
purpose OF conserving the water in the
several canals for irrigation and the
pest use OF the lands through which
they pass certain locks and and dams
VIII be constructed where the drainage
engineer directs.
Too much credit for this great work
cannot be given former Governor Brow
ara, now that its completion is guaran-
teed by this contract 1t was in his
brain that the great task was con-
celved; it was his appeal to the people
OF Florida that the work could and
should be undertaken that landed him
IN the Governors chair; and it was his
logged determination to fulfill his
campaign pledge and save to the peo-
pie of the State this vast domain,
against the tremendous power of all
the railroad and land corporations of
the State, that ultimately tied the
State into contract to drain and re-
claim, that his successor has been
forced to complete. Enough of the
lands have been sold to pay the total
expense of drainage, and there yet re-
mains to the people of Florida one and
a quarter million acres. When Brow.
ard was elected Governor, the railroads
held certificates for more land than
the State possessed, and his election
has saved domain that is now valued
at $3S, 000,00
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-06-24
Automobile Party Report Bad Weather

A postal card from the Penney and
Clifford automobile touring party, dated
last Friday, states that they have reach
ed WaycrOss, Ga, after most disa-
greeable trip from the St. Mary river,
it says: "After crossing the st. Marv's
river we camped at Folkston for the
night, and it has rained about all the
time since. The roads are under wa
ter, washed out, etc., and the going is
very heavy. Last night we had to ford
two swamps, the first one quarter
mile wide. and just as deep as the cars
could stand; the second too deep, and
we had to pull the cars about one hun
bred feet with our tackle. with water
all but over the floor. Today it is still
raining, but we hope we tan break
camp soon and move on. Best regards
to all"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-06-24
IMPORTANT CHANGES
IN FEE & STEWART co,


At a meeting of the Fee q Stewart
Company held in Fort Pierce .last SAT s,d
urday evening, the private oank an ~
the hardware and furniture business OF
the company at Melbourne. was SOLD TO
C ~. r rI r Stewart, the vice-president
81 eth the company, and all his interests in IN
~ o. 'h business OF the company in For,
Die p;erce was bought by F. H., W. !; and
Ed Fee This amounts practically to
: sonaration of the firm, Mr.. Stewart
a ao sH from all interests in the firm,
t re-. noossessing all of the Melbourne
p pus The new officers elected are:
G Prsmk Il. Fee, president; William l;
Fee vice president and secretary; treu
Fee treasurer. A highly satisfactory
condition of the company Is reported
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-06-24
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
GIVEN FINE WELCOME

Theodore Roosevelt set foot on home
shores Saturday for the frst time in
nearly fifteen months, and received q
rousing welcome.
He bore with his usual buoyancy a
day of heavy fatigue, public duties and
private emotions co-mingled and left
New York In the afternoon to be vel
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-06-24

Major F. M. Taylor and son, Wilson,
of Titusville. stopped over IN Fort Pierce
part of Monday and Tuesday. while
en- route to West Palm Beach in their
pleasure launch. The Major is the
postmaster at Titusville and seldom
gets chance to visit this far away
from home.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-06-24
PLEASANT PARTIES
ENJOY FIVE HUNDRED

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Hogg enter
tanned the "As You Like 1t Club" to-
gether with their husbands and sweet
hearts, last Friday evening at their
pleasant home on North Pine street.
Despite the heat, most pleasant
evening was spent, there being about
twenty-five present Five hundred
was INDUCED in until 1890, when re-.
freshments were served consisting of
salmon sandwiches and coffee, cake
and ice cream. Capt. and Mrs. Hogg
are ideal host and hostess and spared
no pains to see that their guests spent a
pleasant evening. Among out of town
guests were Mrs. Harry Wilson, of
Titusville, Miss Grace Paxton, of jack
sonville, and Messrs. E. J. Stewart, of
Archer. and w. E. Erby, of st. Angus
tine.
Mrs. P. C. Bronnum delightfully."- en-
tertained at cards last Tuesday after
noon from two to five at her pleasant
river front home, in honor of Miss
Grace Paxton. Mrs. Bronnum is queen
among hostesses and all are assured of
pleasant afternoon when hidden by
her. Tuesday proved to be no excep-
ton to the rule. Miss Ethel Tyler
carried off the honors of the afternoon
in the shape of beautiful fern dish,
while Mrs. B. B. Pyles was consoled
with some of the famous "Spearmint y
Mrs. Bronnum served pineapple sher-
bert and cake to her guests before the
adieus were said.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
Early AaUances Not Maintained Light Trading
STRONG UNDERTONE- TO STOCKS,
WITH BUT LIGHT TRADING.
STREET GOSSIP.

NEW YORK, oct. THE market
followed largely along the sane
grooves as yesterdays trading indi-
Gated. At the opfnIns the buying Of
pools here and mere and the feeling
that the insiders were accumulating
rather than d stributing stocks. and
that they would therefore stand In
the gap in he event Of untOward
news, such as has developed during
the last few days. or other less favor
able happenings. And then. having
made a good start, the disposition to
take the profits as soon as they reach
a taxable point. checked the advance,
and again turned the market the other
way There were no serious declines
as on yesterday. but the market
halted IN its activity before the end
of the second hour, and gave no indi-
cation OF its action during the later
hours OF the session.
1t was a peculiar market, as several
stocks broke away from the general
trend and followed their own sweet
pleasure. dictated by the management
Of pools that were operating here and
there throughout the list. Atlantic
Coast Line moved up points and held
its advance when the list weakened.
General Electric added a point TO TnurSs
days rise and Missouri Pacific came 70
the front as the strongest thing on the
list, gaining points right after the
opening and holding the greater part
OF the advance. Copper and Smelling
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
MERGER IS DENIED
BY BANK OFFICIAL

Rumors Of a merger between the Ma
tiOnsI Metropolitan Bank and the Ma
tiOnal Bank of Washington have been
circulated in financial circles for several
weeks.
II was also a matter OF common
knowledge that the officials Of the latter
institution were anxious to follow the
trend of business uptown, and that a
connection such as suggested, retaining
the name Of the Metropolitan Bank,
would be welcomed.
Negotiations for merger of the two
institutions have barely reached the
preliminary stage with consldera BILE
doubt of an understanding being reached.
George w. White, president OF the
National Metropolitan Bank, on being
interviewed today relative to the news
paper reports of the proposed consolida-
tion. said that there was absolutely
nothing in the proposition TO interest
the Metropolitan Bank stockholders;
that any talk on the subject had come
from parties interested in the down
town institution. and inasmuch as the
record of business particularly of the
Metropolitan Bank in the last few years
had been Of an upward trend. il certain
ly would not appear profitable for the
stockholders to consider such merger.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07

were also strong and keeping up the
steady, creeping betterment in values.
The undertone of the entire list was
strengthened by the action Of these ir-
regular stocks.
The continued activity in the bond
market, on change and over the cOun-
ter, is also a help 10 the market, en-
couraginS investors who have become
dissatisfied with the returns from saw
ings banks and have drawn down much
money for selective investments in high
grade rails.
While the disposition 70 take profits
was noticeable the feeling on the
Street was more hopeful. The absO-
lutte safety Of the corn crop was a
big bull factor. and the strength OF
the metal stocks. often a menace 10
the list, was indeed helpful The les
sened drain on the surplus Of the local
banks IS another favorable factor, the
loss 10 date TO the Treasury being
immaterial.
While the bulls found II slow work
making headway, the bears found II
even harder. the declines being stub
bornly contested. There was a fairly
good demand for all stocks in the
loan crowd.
Reading rose q point in the early
dealings and then dropped back a full
point, coming stronger in the later deal
'ngs. with the recovery Of all but = OF
the loss. Union Pacific started y point
better, al 16S916Sl., dropped 70 1878. and
rose to 1875, or within "a Of yesterday 8
final figures. Steel was = higher and a
net 4 lower TO a recovery 10 20, where
II held firmly
Copper $s higher and Smelter strong.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
WASHINGTON STOCKS
WERE HELD FIRMLY
TypeSetterS About Strongest
on the LiSt-Bonds
Were FirmeT.

The session Of the local Exchange was
not especially interesting. Mergen-
thaler attracted considerable attention
and was very strong at 2Lnza220- Lans-
ton was decidedly firm at slight i'm
prOvement. One small sale Of Gas stock,
shares, was reported at Il. The Of
ncials Of the Gas Company have issued
the second call for proxies, urging the
necessity Of the largest possible ex-
preston OF opinion on the part OF share
holders on the various propositions that
viii come before the meeting TO be held
one week from today.
Traction shares were more or less
neglected Some few sales of bank
shares were made, Merchants and Me-
chanics at l4S and National Savings and
Trust at 225.
In the bond list Potomac Consolidated
IS sold at 1OO12. slight Improvement.
Gas As sold one small lot at l05.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
DEAFNESS CURED
81 have demonstrated that
deafness Can be cured"
DR.. Guy Clifford Powell.

The secret Of how to use the mysterious
and invisible nature forces for the cure OF
Deafness and Head Noises has at las been
discovered by the famous Physician-SC.entfst
Dr. Guy Clifford Powell Deafness and Head
Noises disappear as II by magic under the
use OF this new and wonderful discovery He
will send all who suffer from Deafness and
Head Noises full Information how they NAV be
cured. absolutely free. no matter how long
they have been deaf. or what caused their
deafness. This marvellous Treatment is 50
simple, natural and certain that YOU will
wonder why Il was not discovered before
Investigators marvel at the quick results
tents themselves :larve' at the quick results
Any deaf person can Lave fun information
how 20 be cured quick y and cured 10 stay
cured at home withoC- investing a cent
Write today to DR.. Cur Clifford Powell 7O49
Bank Building, Peoria H.. and get full in
formation Of this new and wonderful discov-
cry, absolutely fres.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
SUBDIVISION OPENED
NEXT TO Mt. VERNON

The North Mt. Vernon Land Company
has purcashed a large tract OF prop
erty Just north Of the old home Of
George Washington. has subdivided 1t,
and is about 10 put it on the market
The new subdivision has been called
North Mt. Vernon
The property extends from the line of
the Washington, Alexandria, and Mt
Vernon electric railway down toward
the Potomac. which II overloOks on the
east and south. Transportation facili-
ties 20 Washington are assured through
the service Of the electric line, which
comes into the city at the corner of
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest, opposite the Postoffice.
This is the first subdivision which has
been made available to WashingtOnians
near Mt. Vernon, which, when its was
occupied by the WaShingtonS in colonial
days, was considered the choicest sub
urban residential site about the Capt.
tai II is said that General Washington
chose the site of Mt. Vernon for his
home after thoroughly investigating all
the available property near Washington.
That he chose we'll is the opinion of
thousan nds who have visited the home Of
the country's first President.
BY the opening Of North Mt Vernon
St will now be possible 10 obtain build
ing lots within sight Of the most IA
nous country home in America The
president OF the company is Charles d.
Fowler.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
DIRECTOR TO TELL
OF SCHOOLS NEEDS

The needs of the children Of the
first and second grades of the public
schOol-which are declared TO have
been long neglected-wilI be presented
to the oard Of Education by Miss +.
Y. Brown. director Of primary instTuC-
tiCn.
These facts will be given to the
board. not because that body is not al
ready coEnizant of conditions, but so
that it may ask Congress for apprO-
priatiOns which would afford relief for
present conditions
The chief complaint Of Miss Brown
is that the lower grades are so con
ReSted that II is necessary to have
only halliday sessions for children in
those grades
This fact makes it necessary for pupils
10 enter upon the full days work Of the
third grade with but one years prepara-
tion instead Of two. Since the standard
Of the higher grades corresponds with
that of other cities in full day sessions
are the rule, pupils are handicapped by
their curtailed instruction through the
next three or four grades.
Another feature Of the present SyS-
TEN which is bad" said Miss Brown to-
day is the fact that some OF the pupils
must be compelled 10 attend in the
afternoon. These youngsters have lot
been idle all morning, and they come
TO the afternoon classes with their
energies pretty well depleted for their
work
In order to alleviate this condition,
Miss Brown said, the plan was now
used of alternating the grades month
by month, teaching one group In the
morning for a month and then switch
ing TO the afternoon.
Miss Brown today called teachers
meetings for Monday afternoon OF all
the third grade teachers in the city
She will meet the fourth grade instrUc-
tors on Tuesday. Both meetings will
be held in the assembly hall at the
new Thompson School, which has been
set aside for teachers meetings this
winter.
SUPERINTENDENT Stuart will address
these meetings. He also addressed a
gathering of intermediate teachers this
Afternoon at the Franklin School
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
e e G
SsOs0s
PURELY VEGETABLE
The ONE SAFE BLOOD REMEDY

It is a generally recognized fact
that medicines taken from the botau-
ical kingdom are better adapted to
the delicate human system, and safer
In every way than those composed
of strong mineral mixtures. Among
the very best and safest of vegetable
preparations is S. S. S., a blood med
icine made entirely of roots, herbs
and barks, In such combination as to
make it the greatest of all blood
purifiers and the finest of all tonics.
S. S. S. does not contain the least
particle of mineral in any form, and
is an absolutely safe medicine for
any one to nse. While purifying the
blood, this great vegetable remedy
builds up every portion of the sys-
TEN. S. S. S. cures Rheumatism,
CatarTh, Sores and Ulcers, Skin
Diseases, Scrofula, Constitutional
Blood Diseases, and all impurities
and morbid conditions of the circu-
lation. 1t is perfectly reliable and
safe for children; and little ones
who have been weakened with scrof-
ulous affections or other inherited
blood troubles, can take this mild
vegetable remedy with good results
and without the slightest danger.
S. S. S. is unequalled as a tonic; Il
irvigorates every portion of the
system, and the healthy blood If
creates largely assists in overcoming
any arrangement of the stomach and
digestive system. II you need a
blood med cine you could do no
better thar 20 take S. S. S. It has
been in use for more than forty years
and is still recognized as the best.
Book on the blood free to al.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07

Bid. Ask
Flremen's Fire Insurance.. 19 =
Franklin Fire Insurance. 81 4
Nat Union Fire Insurance. IA 81
Potomac Fire Insurance. 2S 80
TITLE INSURANCE STOCKS.
Columbia Title Insurance. ~ 81
Real Estate Title Ins.......... IS .
Washington Title Insurance.. 3
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS.
Colonial Beach CO........... 15 a
Emerson Steam Pump. Is y
Gfaphophone com------........
pf.-...............I i
.herch Trans & Storage. lis -.
security Storage ..-------..... 200 90.
Washington Market .......... IsZ -.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
TENNESSEE GREETS
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
Continued from First Page.)
SlemD leadership. they are voting the
Republican ticket
Where Roosevelt Is Strong.

To say the colonel is strong with the
folks down here is putting the case
mildly. Representative Slemp. who IS
being opposed for reelection TO the
House by Henry c. Stuart, nephew OF
the famous Confederate cavalry leader,
Gen. Jeb Stuart. boarded the coIoners
train last night at Roanoke and rode
with him 10 bristol
a committee OF citizens from Bristol
also boarded the train there this morn
ing. a drizzllng rain was falling, but
IN spite of it's, small crowds collected
at the little stations along the route
of the Southern, and got soaked while
they waited to get a glimpse Of the
distinguished visitor.
The colonel did not get up early His
throat was troubling him, and his voice
was husky, and il was not until about 9
o'clock that he made his gTst appear
nee This was at the little town Of
Chilhowie, where small crowd OF men.
women, and children gathered about
the rear end of the train. He spoke
briefly and tod them what a fine country
the South was; how well ne liked il and
CLAW he was TO get back 10 it The
ViTginians looked on in admiration, but
forgot to applaud. One ancient resident,
who, il IS alleged, took part in Pickett S
charge, was 50 overcome that he hurried
bac ktoward the pOstoffice shouting
Say. he made "A speech for us down
hyar."
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
TODAY'S SALES

washington Gas As. S10o6i105.
Potomac EIec. Cons. 5's, $1.OO0GIOO5k.
Washington Railway & Electric, pfd
25TSS1L
Washington Gas, san
MergenthaleT. 5Q2l91z, Iq2191z, 10G220.
EanstOn. IOI85IE
National Savings and Trust, I5d225
Merchants and Mechanics SAVING
Bank. I0Gi4s. 1OQI48.
After all-Mergenthaler, IOd220. IGl
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
DETERMINED TO RID
SCHOOLS OF FRILLS
President Cox Says Practi-
cal Education Must
Prevail.
Continued from First Page.)

ter our school Fairgrounds, and one Of
the policies / announced in my inau-
Sural was that the board would make
a strong fight for a public athletic field.
we want to be prOgressive-but
progression does not mean fOisting off
on poor school children all manner OF
wild schemes"
The school representatives had some
trouble in explaining to the Con-
gressional Committee on Appropriations
Just why some of the items were need
ed, Mr.. Cox said, and he related some
amusing incidents of the appearance Of
school officials before the committee.
Could Not Understand.
There was one member Of that COM
mittee, said Mr. Cox, who had evi-
IDENTIFY a country school education, a
whole lot Of common sense, but didn't
exactly understand all Of our fine points
of education.
THE estimates contained one item
requesting funds for the study Of
Spanish architecture or some kindred
subject.
What is that about" the member
Querled, and why do you want 10
teach children THAR
1T took considerable time and trou-
bic to explain TO this irate member
Just what the tremendous advantage
II might be TO child to have com
prehenSiVe knowledge Of Spanish
architecture"
The board had been besieged more
than usuaE this year, the president
said. with requests from all sources
TO have special subjects introduced
in the curriculum.
Every time a man invents a suit
marine he can't expect to have Il
demonstrated TO our eighth grade
oh e 4H-.,
springs up available for our kinder
garten.
'I would not be surprised if some
one spranS course in mental telep
athy on US at any minute Wireless
telegraphy is in our MIDST I see, and
aerial Navigation might logically be
also recommended.
Washington school pupils are not
planning TO so to school. I take it.
until they are thirty years old. II
thelr education produces results il
must be practical
Some Real knowledge.
we want our school system so ar
ranged that if a child completes 1t he
VIII have a practical working knowI-
edge for the business world, and if
he wants to specialize in any other
branches he has the ground work for
college or university education.
Too many OF these specialists seem
not to see beyond their own specially.
They are enthusiasts. and If we lis
tened 10 them they would have the
school system warped out Of all pro-
portion, each in a different direction,
10 suit his own tastes and preferences.
II there is any doubt about how
stand on any Of the frills and furbe-
lows, you can keep in mind that 1 am
trying simply and solely TO follow
a commOn-sense policy. There have
been too many changes Conserva-
in n
rational development Of primary sub
Jccts."
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
MERCHANTS SEEKING
BOAT FOR FERRY
Preparations Proceeding Ra-
pidly for Reopening of
Line to Alexandria.
WASHINGTON ZINES R-rEAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. OCT. :.

Within a few weeks AIexandriaus will
see a resumption Of the ferry service be-
tween this city and Washington.
Already the work OF cleaning up the
slips at both ends Of the line has been
commenced and a committee is at work
looking over several boats. which II IS
proposed to place on the route Prae-
tically all of the stock in the new COM
pany has been subscribed for. and with
in a Few days a meeting Of the stock
holders will be held and officers elected.
After a charter has been obtained from
the State corporation commission boats
will az once be placed on the ferry SER
vice.
The reopening Of the ferry service will
not only be OF great benefit to Alexan-
dria merchsAts. but to Washington mer-
chants as well Merchants in both cities
now have to haul their goods BY road
and the ferry viii afford a quick and
easy means Of transportation between
the two cities
\ progressive euchre party will be Civ
en- by the Young Mems SodaIity Ly-
ceum at their hail, in Duke street. next
Monday evening. \ number Of hand
sCme prizes have heen donated for the
affair.
A meeting of Alexandria Council, No.
>, order FrateTnial Americans, was held
last evening when the first degree was
conferred on q class of candidates.
Three new members were elected.
The city school board held a meeting
last evening and transacted business OF
81 routine nature. The superintendent
reported that all the schools had been
reOpened with an increased number of
pupils.
William Wright, Of 81 Northwest
street, reports 10 the police that he has
lost a silver, open-face watch. The
police are investigating
The funeral Of Annie Roberts was held
from her parents home, Z29 Northwest
street, yesterday afternoon. The Rev.
Edgar Carpenter offciated, and burial
was in the Union Cemetery.
Mt. Vernon, Royal Arch Chapter, No.
"A. viii hold a meeting al the Taber-
nacle this evening at 1880 o'clock, when
business Of Importance will be trans
acted.
Potomac Lodge Of Odd Fellows will
meet at their han in North Columbus
street this evening
The funeral Of William r. Hall will be
held from his home, ga North Patrick
street next Sunday afternoon. TIE Rev.
W J. Morton, Of Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church Will OffiCiate, and
burial viii be in Bethel Cemctery.
The Washington times., 1910-10-07
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