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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18
The Rise Of
One Merchant
A Brief Sketch of a Mercantile Sue
cess Built up by c. w. Burlington

The story of the rise of any mer
chant to the position of recognized
influence in the mercantile world to
which his activities are confined is
always particularly apropos in detail
ing the trade and industrial history
of a community. This is especially
true in the case of Mr.. c. w. Bud
ington, who a few years ago was
an assistant in the employ of Chris
topher Stanton of the Stanton Ma
chine Works, but who now is pro-
prietor of one of the largest whole
sale and retail grocery, feed and pro-
vision houses in these parts. Mr..
Burlington succeeded c. M. Puddy in
the ownership of the business on Sep
TENDER last. Previous to that, for
some four years he had been con-
nected with the same house. Mr..
Burlington is young man of ability
and activity who has forged steadily
ahead and now controls a business
which would do credit to any city in
| Florida
The main establishment is located
| at Lemon and Thirteenth Street, and
covers fine large site IOoXI5o feet
directly adjoining the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad. A complete and gen
eral line of groceries is carried, in
Guiding fours, canned goods of every
description, coffees, teas, cereals and
breakfast foods, dried fruits and veg
etables, syrups. the complete line OF
National Biscuit Company products,
sugar in any quantity, vinegar by the
barrel or bottle, dried, smoked and
picked meats, canned meats and fresh
poultry. Fresh country eggs are
made a speciality of at all seasons OF
the year, and during the winter Mr..
Burlington has the contract to fur
! nish the East Coast hotels with both
eggs and poultry. which is, needless
to say, one of the most important
and profitable contracts that is given
out to provision dealers in any part
of Florida.
Evaporated milks form one of the
staple articles of trade throughout the
state in general, and the brand that
| Mr.. Burlington pushes with greatest
success is the "St. Elmo" manufac-
tured by the Hires Condensed Milk
Company of Philadelphia.
Kingan's Reliable" and Eagle
brand hams, packed by the Jones &
Lamb Company of Baltimore, are also
being sold in ever increasing con
signments, and are being vigorously
pushed.
Grain. hay and fced-stuffs make III
a large proportion of the stock car
rcd, and this branch of the bushes
is expanding with gratifying rapidly
At the present time corn and hay ar,
both purchased by the carload, and
good many carloads are required dur
ing a year to keep pace with the de
mand. Flour also is bought in larg
, consignments. at least one carload
/ month being used. Most OF this i
the "Nelhe King brand, made b
| the Tennessee Milling Company, O
Estll Springs, Tennessee.
: MIR. Burlington has the exclusiv
5 agency hereabouts of the Action al
r falfa horse and mule feed. This
D one of the finest feeds that has eve
been put on the market. being con
e -bination of oats, corn, alfalfa an
peanuts, and not only furnishes r;
5 ton rich in energy producing pro
t teids, but has just the right propoi
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18

movements designed to improve public
properties. Both he and Mr.. Merryday
have been strong advocates of the is
suance Of sufficient bonds to complete
the system of good roads and paved
streets and sidewalks throughout the
county and city, and the purchase of
such public utilities as are most necess-
AIRY. Politically they were Broward men,
and will be active participants in Sena-
tor IliIburn's congressional campaign.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-18

oossibIe and Messrs. Merryday and
Walton are specializing more and more
on ehancery cases and all matters al.
is,,,i,,g title to land. They have already
worked up a very lucrative and pTom''-
ing business. although they have "a"
reen in partnership since June, 1922,
Mr.. Walton is a member OF the "a
latla City Council, and is one OF inc
hr;gbtest and most progressive mem
Der of that body. He may always DC
found working with enthusiasm LOT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
PROBING IS RESUMED
Investigation of Dynamite Conspiracy
Interrupted by Christmas.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2s.-The fed
eral Investigation into the alleged ma
tional dynamite conspiracy, which was
interrupted by the Christmas holiday,
was resumed today. A. J. Mccormick
United States district attorney for this
district, who returned last week from
Washington, was busy familiarizing
himself with evidence obtained in his
absence by the special government
prosecutor
Important witnesses, labor union
summoned last week and then excused
over Christmas, were expected to re-
turn to Los Angeles either tonight or
tomorrow in order to be ready to tes-
tify when the federal grand jury re-
sumes its session tomorrow. It was
thought today that by the first of the
week inquisitors would make a report
and that from four to six indictments
wOulG be returned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
DID NOT ENDORSE
INK Commissioner DOlley
Makes 1t Clear.
DOIIey
Neither He Nor Metzger Favored
Sterling Oil Stock.

In regard to the dispatches from
! Cleveland, Ohio, concerning the sale
of certain oil shares and wherein sew
eral Topeka men, J. N. Dolley. F. p
Metzger and Rev. O. S. Morrow, were
mentioned, J. N. Dolley, state bank
commissioner. says:
THE report from Cleveland dealing
with the connection of F. P Metzger,
president of the merican
bank. with the Sterling Oil company
did Mr. Metzger a serious injustice and
placed him in light directly opposite
to the real truth as to his attitude in
that matter. I am informed that Mr.
Metzger did go to Oklahoma to in
vestigate the holdings of the Sterling
oil company for certain friends of his
and stockholders in the German
American bank. I am reliably in
formed that after his investigation Mr..
Metzger warned all of his friends to
have nothing to do with the stock of
this company
Z believe his dealings in the matter
were honest and honorable and there
should be no reflection upon him be-
cause the company in its publication
distorted the result of his visit and at
tempted to turn it into an endorsement
of the concern by me. had then, and
have yet, faith in Mr.. Metzger and his
judgment, but I must. say, as have
before, that if Mr. Metzger had en-
dorsed the Sterling Oil company it
would not have been sufficient ap-
proval Of that company and it's meth
DDS to have justified me in endorsing
it also. However, Mr.. Metzger did not
at any time endorse the company to
me.
IT am making this statement because
the first reports from Cleveland were
misleading and in many respects err
roneous and had a tendency to dis
credit Mr. Metzger when they should not
a So IN
ton with the matter instead of being
subject to criticism was on the con-
trary commendable, and in line with
the conduct of an honest business man.
such as / believe Mr.. Metzger to be-
ana it is a pleasure to me to make this
statement to set him right
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
BLAMES SINCLAIR.
Harry Kemp Says Husband En-
cOuraged His Attentions.
Will Live With WOman-tO
Write Of Kansas.

Point Pleasant, N. J., Dec. 26.-Declar-
ing Upton Sinclair had encouraged his
attentions to Mrs Sinclair and that no
love had existed between the Socialist
and his wife, Harry Kemp the Kansas
poet. in an interview at the bungalow
where he and Mrs. Sinclair have recently
made their home, explained his unusual
views of the marriage relation, which
were echoed by Mrs. Sinclair herself.
There is no reason why 1 should not
explain the fact that we are living here
in this bungalow" said Mr.. Kemp. Il
am not afraid nor ashamed or 1t and
would be a cur and a tenderfoot If /
did not play square with one of the
squarest little women in the world
There is far greater reason for Mrs.
Sinclair and 1 to live as we are nNlnS
in defiance of conventions than for her
to be held in the eyes OF the law as the
wife of Upton Sinclair. whom she di-
vorced three years ago In every sense
of the word, but not in law, sald
Kemp. 1--WE intend living together as
we are now until the end of time If We
find that our mutual love and interests
hold us together Who can tell how long
that may be, but no laws or marriage
laws or marriage ties could either Keep
us apart.
'sThe decision that binds the sinclairs
in law has only made me more radical
in nv views of marriage. At the same
time It has convinced me Of the necessity
of a more strict monogamy-
Woman Wants Her Son.
Mrs. Sinclair was dressed in dark blue
heavy gray sweater over blouse with
large blue sailor collar 1t was only
when she spoke of her little son, David,
that she showed any worry or sadness
Il am afraid that Upton will get d.
vorce and want the boy she said, and
he should be with me-
Kemp sometimes forgets his troubles in
thoughts of home. 1t began when he sent
out a western poem, The Ride This
was so popular that he was urged to
write more western ballads. He says;
To Write Kansas History.
sI will write about Kansas will write
about Kansas. as that state has never
been written before. BY heaven, 1 Will
do it brownl 1 must go back to Kansas;
the rest of the world can wait am ex-
pecting soon an exhaustive history or
Kansas and I'll begin with Quivera and
Coronado
Another instance shows how the poets
minds is turning to the west. An excerpt
follows:
At home I was a carpenter,
I hankered for a change;
A stranger asked me if I'd Ike
To ride the open range.
thought It would be mighty line;
I said that I would go
But many and many day since then
I've wished I'd answer "NOP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26

Man Supposed to Be From Topeka
Loses Life in Texas.

In telegram sent to Topeka today.
news is given of the death of J. NJ.
Miller, whose parents are said to live
in Topeka An effort made by the po-
lice failed TO locate any of the mans
relatives.
The telegram, which was addressed
to Morris Jenkins, chief of police, states
that Miller was burned to death last
night in the town of CastroviIle, Tex.
1t is believed that A4iller's father is a
bookbtnder, but in the list of Topeka
bookbinders, printers and rule men,
there is no man of the men who has
a son in Texas. Following is the Iele-
gram which was received here shortly
before noon:
TRY to locate parents J. NJ Mil
Ter and notify them of his death. He
was burned to death here last night
Father, we understand is a retired
book manufacturer. Wire, our expense,
disposition Of body
This telegram was signed by Peter
Hoog, a justice of the peace in Castro
vile.
Topeka directories have been search
ed without results and Chief Jenkins
is anxious to obtain information con-
cerEing the young mans relatives. None
of the details concerning the manner
in which Miller met his death were con-
tained in information received here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
TRADE is BETTER.
Topeka Merchants Fairly
Swamped as Christmas Came.
Most People Did Their Early
Shopping Later.
SATURDAY GREAT DAY
Stores damned Late With Anx-
iOus Present Seekers.
All Stores Show Gain in Volume
Of Business.

| The holiday trade was highly salts
factory in Topeka. Business was not
brisk as far as the early buying was
concerned, but in the last week-es-
pecially Saturday-records for volume
of sales We're broken in Topeka stores.
The amount of gain over previous
years range from five to several hun
dred per cent as was the case with the
Marshall Clothing company on account
of their unusual sale.
1.-The Christmas shoppers grew very
enthusiastic towards the last of the
week." said w w. Mills, of the Mills
Dry Goods company, Our volume Of
business was much larger than last
year. AS to the class of merchandise
purchased. we found that the people
had either money or credit to buy all
they wanted"
Saturday was the biggest day we
have ever had" was the statement OF
E. H. Crosby, of the Crosby Brothers
company. THE week was a surprise
as we had all been 'hollering' through
our advertising early buying. The
trade in the early season was not what
we expected under the circumstances.
However, never saw such a jam
as we had in our store Saturday-it
was difficult to move around. think
that Topeka enjoyed the best business
on that day that has ever been known
here. Especially some departments
ran way ahead of anything We have yet
experienced
All Merchants Pleased.
I'VE were in better shape to handle
our business this year than last said
w w. Whitney, of the Warren M
Crosby store, "and I'll say frankly that
the crowd Saturday was the largest I
have seen. We had a big business last
week and the business as a whole has
been satisfactory"
Other merchants spoke as follows, OF
their trade:
George S. Badders, of the Marshall
Clothing company:
1T was the largest holidy business
by several times that this store has ever
done The sales in the clothing depart
ment have been phenominal. The peo-
pie of Topeka have been generous in
their patronage of the store under new
mana cement. We are likewise doing a
fine business today"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
W NDRGAN SHU5TER
40 CZAR OF RUSSIA

the demands contained in the Russian
ultimatum. The cabinet intimated to
Mr.. Shuster that it would communi-
cate to him later the plans for turning
over his accounts to d successor.
An indignation meeting was held
after announcement of Mr.. Shuster's s
dismissal was made to protest against
the socalled coup detat. but the
crowds were dispersed by the police
without disorder. Further demonstra-
kiOns are expected. All the opposition
newspapers have been suppressed and
law has been proclaimed.
The Russian consul, who has as
sumed the government of Resht, re-
ports the town quiet at the present
time, but looks for further outbreaks
It is reported from Shiraz, capital of
the province of Ears, that Persians
fred on body Of Indian troops who
were proceeding to meet the British
consul, one of the Indian soldiers be-
ing killed. There has been consider
able trouble at Shiraz on account of
the boycott instituted against the In
dian troops by the Mellahs
w Morgan Shuster was sent by the
nlted states state department to Per
sia to straighten out their finances
IrouDle arose because of the drastic
action taken by introducing Yankee
methods in Persia. In many cases If
IS maintained that diplomatic formal
tiles were not strictly adhered to by
this hustling young American. This
angered Russia. who was without
doubt looking for chance to find
trouble with Persia in order that she
may increase her grasp on the coun-
try.
Nothing Known Officially.
Washington, Dec. 26.=Further than
a message from American Consul
Paddock at Tabriz. stating the entire
American colony there was assembled
on Christmas day and that every one
was well. the state department has
heard nothing from Persia.
Officials attribute the lack of re-
ports from Teheran to the fact that
the legation there has assumed that
this governmen is being kept in
formed by the press dispatches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
TRY AN OLD DODGE
Indicted Meat Packers Again
Enter Plea of Immunity
On Grounds of Information Fur
nished to the Government.
RULED OUT BY COURT
The Taking of Evidence in the
Case Begins.
Attorney Albert Veeder Is
First Witness Called.
RULED OUT BY COURT

Chicago, Dec. 26.-When the trial OF
the ten Chicago meat packers under
indictment for criminal violation of
the Sherman law was resumed before
United States District Judge Carpen-
ter today counsel for the defense
sprung a surprise on the government
by reviving the famous immunity plea
by which seven of the packers. es-
capped possible conviction several years
ago.
Judge Carpenter intimated taht he
had passed on practically the same
question when he denied the plea OF
abatement before the beginning of the
trial and he said he was not disposed
to change his decision unless some
new points were raised.
Albert H. Veeder, attorney for
Swift e Company since the organiza-
tion of the corporation in 1885, was
the first witness called by the govern
ment.
veeder said he planned the organ
iZation of Swift & Company in 1885,
and had been counsel for the corpora
ton ever since and said that on nu-
merous occasions he served as direc-
tor of Swift & Company and its sub
sidiary company. He enum Grated a
number of subsidiary companies
which he said We're used as selling
The witness said he assisted in the
organization of the National Packing
company March IS. 1903, and served
as a director for sixty days. Later he
acted as general counsel for the cor
poration for a year. He said Swift,
Armour and Morris owned the stock
of the National Packing company.
Have Christmas Tree.
Chicago Dec. 26.-The members of the
Jury which is hearing the case of the
meat packers who are on trial. enjoyed a
Christmas tree yesterday with their fam
lilies.
ne tree was arranged by Judge George
A. Carpenter in his chambers II was the
siI1 ol me VIZ
did not even know they would be allowed
to see their families until they walked
into the chambers and met them.
Several children romped about the room
also Two guards were on watch in the
room and secret service men watched
outside.
When the trial was resumed today be-
fore United States District Judge Car
(Continued from Page Two)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26

him how much the naval Y. NJ c. A.
at Norfolk, for which Mr.. Rock kefe1Ier
had furnished the funds, was appre-
ciated. The committee was made up
of r. Winder of the New Hampshire,
A. J. Collins of the louisiana, r. j.
Miller of the South Carolina, and John
Elmier of the Vermont
Two other sailors, NJ. Herwig and A.
Adamson of the battIeshfp Delaware
made presents of a fine French ciock
to Miss Gould and two dozen Ameri-
can Beauty roses to Mrs. Sage in be-
half of the naval Y NJ. G. A. of Brook
lyn, the establishment and extension
OF which was made possible by their
gifts. Herwig and Adamson reported
that both Mrs. Sage and Miss Gould
were much pleased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
FIGHT BUT DON'T YIELD
Message Sent Home by the Chinese in
Frisco.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.@The Chi
nese six companies which is engaged
in raising two million dollar loan
for the Chinese revolutionary govern
ment, sent a cablegram to WI Ting
Fang at Shanghai today, asking him
to resume hostilities rather than yield
to Yuan Shi Kafs demand for a limit
ed monarchy. All Chinese in America
it states, were firm for a republic. A
similar message was sent to Tang
Shao vi who represent Premier Yuan
at the conference, asking him also to
use his influence in behalf of a re-
public.
Show United Front
Shanghai, Dec. 26.-As no reply has
yet been received by Tang-Shao vi to
his dispatch to Premier Yuan Shi Kai
pointing out that the acceptance of the
idea of a republic is the only means of
securing peace, the revoIutionaries are
demanding vigorously the imm ediate
election of a president of the republic
and asking that the government shall
be proceeded without any further no
tice taken of Peking.
The conference held yesterday be-
tween DR.. Sun Yat Sen, the proposed
president, and WI Ting Fang, the
chief of the revolutionary delegates
at the peace conference resulted in
complete agreement between the two
leaders, and the reVOlutionarieS are now
showing a more united front than
ever. Marking is regarded as a suit
able place for the capital of the new
republic.
Premier Yuan shi Kai's decision to
submit the proposal for the meeting
OF special national assem- bly, to de-
eide on the future form of government
in China to the consideration of the
Manchus on becoming known here
caused considerable satisfaction. Ac-
cording to the revolutionary leaders
now in Shanghai. Premier Yuan Shi
Kai's consent is tantamount to the ad-
mission he himself favors republic.
It iS understood that Tang Sho vi,
who is representing Premier Yuan Shi
Kai here had already informed the
revolutionary leaders at the peace con-
ference that Yuan Shi Kai personally
was in favor of a republic.
Only Awaiting Assurances.
Tang Shao Vi now admits that Yuan
Shi Kai is in full agreement with the
revolutionary plan and is only seeking
to secure assurances regarding the fu-
ture treatment of the imperial clan
and the Manchu people and also to
avoid an outbreak in Peking when the
final announcement is made.
When Tang Shat vi had fully real
lied the true situation in the south he
telegraphed to Premier Yuan Shi Kai
suggesting that an edict should be is
sued leaving the decision as to the
form of government to the people of
China through q national convention.
The leaders of both parties here say
the convention will be purely formal
affair There can in their opinion be
such q convention. which they assert
can be called together within 80 days.
The present situation it is said by
revolutionary leaders was fully anti
cipated. Every detail of the plan is
already complete for the organization
OF a provisional government and the
eventual establishment of stable
government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
THEY ARE SURPRISED
nHionaires Receive Presents From
Boys of the Navy.

New York, Dec 26.@The boys of
the navy surprised John D. Rookie
teller, Mrs. Russell Sage and Miss
Helen Gould with Christmas presents
in appreciation OF the help they had
association in the navy.
= committee of four blue jackets
from ships that make their home port
Norfolk, Va, came here with a hand
some table cover which the sailors
themselves had embroidered, working
out the various naval emblems with
great skill and presented it to Mr..
Rockefeller while he was dining with
his family at his town house.
The retired oil magnate told the
boys he was made very happy with the
remembrance. The boys in turn told
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
CHRISTMAS QUARREL
One Man Fatally Shot and Another
Badly Beaten

Plattsmouth, Neb., Dec. 26.-Wm-
SayIes, a farmer living near mere, is
diving with a gunshot wound in the
abdomen as the result of a Christmas
quarrel Early in the morning Sayles
had gone to the home of a near
neighbor, Henry Barrows- The two
were indulging in liquor and quar-
rel led to a fight in which Sayles gave
the other man a severe beating.
Late in the afternoon BarroWS
walked in the front door of the Sayles
house and finding the latter lying on a
lounge said. You are my rabbit and
shot him. Barrows has been placed in
faiI while Sayles is in an Omaha hos
pftal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
TWO DINNERS SIS
Husband and Wife Dine Together by
Telephone.

Nbenver. Col. Dec. 26.-Although sep
s4ated by 500 miles, Charles r. Ander-
son, a wealthy New York broke. and
his wife enjoyed a Christmas dinner to-
gether by telephone. Mr.. Anderson was
at a Denver hotel and his wife was in
Salt Lake City. Utah. Telephones were
placed at their respective dinner tables.
and walters on extersiOn telephones
heard husband and wife order a menu
together as If they had been sitting
side bv siue. During the meal husband
and wife kept up & lively conversation
Telephone charges brought the cost of
the dinner up to SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-26
MAN HANGS HIMSELF
Because He Could Not Buy Christmas
Presents for His Family.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 26.-J. f. Dalton
hanged himself in a barn at the rear of
his boarding house Sunday afternoon be-
cause he could not buy Christmas pres
ents for his family. The body was found
Christmas day by a hostler.
Dalton left letter. which was written
in the form of a Will, in which he left
his mother and other relatives in Rich
mond, KY, his small estate and named an
executor. Dalton was an electrician and
his letter told of his financial distress.