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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
Harmon "6ufs" Opposing Justice.

Harmon "6Iuffs" Opposing Justice.
Governor Harmon OF Ohio has in
his memory many interesting remi-
nisCences of trying experiences he
Lad Willie attorney general. At one
time he was endeavoriug to cover
certain thin streak in his argument
when he was tripped up by Justice
Gray, who said: How about that
point?" With all the dignity he
could summon, the attorney general
drew himself up to his full height. 81
am coming to that presently" he re-
torted icily, while the justice with
cred" while | was saying that to
Justice Gray" says Governor Har-
mon, when relating the incident, Il
was trying to discover my line of ar
gument. Finally, While looking
through my pockets for something
else, l came upon an old envelope
on which one word was scrawled
That word gave me the point was
trying to recall, and | went on with,
out hitch. | believe that that old
envelope with the scrubbed pencil
note on the back won the case. That
was one time 1t paid me to tumble in
my pockets and spar for time, al
though Judge Gray didn't know it,
Joe Chapple's Newsletter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
II Saturday
Sernlcftette.

at is good thing to give thanks
unto the Lord, and to sing praises
unto Thy name, o Most High. -
Psalm 92:1.
Thanksgiving day with its sweet
reunions, its plentiful feaStS and do
nestle blessings, is past But thanks
giving is not day affair. Gods
fayorS are new every morning and
fresh every evening. And fresh gifts
call for fresh gratitude. ''ltis good
thing TO give thanks unto the Lord"
365 days in the year.
Thomas Aquinas gives us the mo-
tive for this exercise when he says:
"We thank God for His benefits; we
praise Him ior His perfection.
What God is, and does, are the two
fold inspiration TO the two-fold priyi-
legc OF thanksgiving and praise. We
ought 10 render this two.fold tribute
because ii is good. 1t is good, NOR
ally, as Gods right. 1t is good, emo
tionally, as ii pleaSeS the righteous
in heart. 1t is good, practically, for
it leads others 10 do the same duty.
Augustine wept for Joy to hear the
great congregation in Milan sing
Gods praise. Beza tells how il com.
forted him. So we honor God and
help others as we give thanks to God.
And yet how slow we are to learn
this lovely office of praise and
Thanksgiving! We have to tell the
little child to say "Thank you" to
giving friend. And how many
times, as benefit is bestowed, do
we have to stir its latent gratitude by
asking. "Well, what do you say?"
And we children of larger growth
are but little better, God has not on.
ly TO load US with daily benefits that
ought TO call forth our spontaneous
gratefulneSs, but He, also, must keep
telling US TO say "Thank you" The
exhortationS and injunctionS to no
duty, perhaps, are more frequently
given in the Bible than to this par
ticular one.
Shall we not do better? Shall we
not always lift heart of thanks to God
for His goodness, in Himself and as
expressed TO us in so many ways? So
may il be!
PRAYER.
Father, we are slow disciples, in
appreciative recipients, oftentimeS.
Quicken our gratitude, and make us
noble in the grace of gratitude.
Amen. J. M. B.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

Washington.-This year the inter
national business of the world will
reach the enormous total of $35,OO0,-
100000, according to a report issued
by the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce. The estimate is made on
official returns of exports and imports
from virtually every commercial coun-
try in the world. The new figure will
establish a record, for it is four bill
lion dollars greater than the trade in
1910 and more than double that done
in 1890, twenty-five years ago. Seven
ty leading countries furnished their
figures to the government statisti-
clans. Only Argentine and Russia
reports decreases. both falling off
sharply. The United States so far
has shown a monthly increase of $751;
100000 over 1911.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
What State Editors are
Saying.
South Cardinals Shame

South Cardinals Shame
Tampa Tribune: The Governors, in
conference assembled, acted with digni-
ty and due regard for their high posi-
lions when they diSavowed the SenSa-
tonaI sentiments voiced before their
meeting by the unSpeakable Governor
of South Carolina To have either en-
dorsed or accepted in silence the de-
fiance of law and order uttered by
Blease would have placed the other
Governors in the attitude of endorsing
his statements. Governor Gilchrist, of
Florida, we are pleased to note, was the
first of the Governors TO. repudiate The
South Carolina firebrand and his initia-
tive was followed by the adoption OF a
formal resolution officially spanking the
South Carolina executive for the bad,
unruly boy that he is.
Florida sympathizes with South Caro-
lima in lis misfortune in having as its
accredited representative before the ma
ton one who blatantly boasts of diSre-
gard for the laws of his State and his
country and declares that he will not
enforce them; one who, sworn TO up
hold the Constitution, shouts ITO hell
with the Constitution" one who dis
graces his State and The South when
ever he appears in public.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

The Supreme Court of Florida handed
down decision last week unfolding
the constitutionality of the law impos
ing license on automobiles. The court
at the same time disposed of another
contention of the appellant, viz, that
motor vehicles paying an ad valorem
tax should not be required in addition
to pay license tax. The court held
that the one does not preclude the
other, but that both are legal One
sentence from the decision shows the
grounds upon which it was based
Under the law the duty of keeping the
public roads in good condition is cast
upon the respective counties, and it is
clearly within the power OF the legiS-
laturc 10 require those who use motor
vehicles upon the public roads TO pay
license tax therefor to be used in keep
ing roads in proper condition for con-
venient USE" There can be no ques-
tioning the fact that the motor car
owner is doing his full share in making
a hard road sentiment in this state. Has
he been doing this for purely philan.
thropic reasons-for the good of the
poor farmer in hauling his crops TO mar
ket? And does he want the poor farmer
to pay all the bills? His opposition to
this law looks very much that way TO US
fellows who have TO sit on the fence
and see him speed by. The farmer has
been doing his full duty, and under the
ruling of the Supreme Court the motor
car man will now do his. Good roads
meetings will also have deeper, more
significant, more general meaning, and
the cause of Good Roads" in Florida
should be advanced by this decision.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
The Boy With The Gun.

Complaint has reached me, as presi-
dent OF the Florida Audubon Society,
from various parts of the state, that boys,
both white and Colored, are shooting
mocking birds and other birds which
are protected by the laws of Florida,
with air-gunS and other weapons, and
that parents often seem indifferent to
this infraction of law on the part of their
children, as do game wardenS and Sher-
ifs.
Section 1889 of the general statutes Of
the state of Florida contains the follow
ing words mo person shall within
the state OF Florida kill or catch, or have
in his possession, living or dead, any
wild bird other than game birds, nor
shall purchase, offer or expose for sale
any such wild bird if il has been killed
or caught. No person shall within the
state of Florida take or needleSSly dc.
Stroy the nests or eggs OF any wild bird,
nor shall have such nests or eggs in his
or her possession. Any person viola
ing the provisions of this section shall
be liable 10 fine of S.. 90 for each Of
tense, and an additional fine of S.. 90
for each bird, living or dead, or part OF
lation of this section, or TO impriSon,
ment for ten days"
| beg parents throughout the state,
and the teachers in the public and Sun.
day schools, TO bring this law forcibly
TO the attention Of the boys in their
charge, TO explain the reasons for the
law; and to exert themselves in every
possible way TO see that this beneficent
statute is observed. And | particularly
urge the Sheriffs and deputy SheriffS OF
the various counties, and other public
officials, TO see that the infraction of
this statute is suitably punished.
For the most part, no doubt, the
shooting of birds by young lads is due
10 thOughtleSSneSs and TO the budding
instincts OF the sportsman within them.
Most boys can easily be made TO see the
reaSonabIeneSS and the importance, from
every point of view, of protecting our
song birds, and particularly those which
by devourng vast quantities of harmful
insects are the best friends OF the hort
cuIturiSt The state of Florida has no
body of workers which are so numer-
Gus, so industrious and treleSS, so cheap |
TO maintain, and so attractive to look al
as are the birds; it is beyond all deScrip
lion shameful that these are being
slaughtered in such numbers.
What we need is an aroused public
sentiment which will insist upon the en-
orccmcnt of such laws for the protec
ion OF our bird life as are now upon the
tatute- book, and upon the enacting OF
me or two other needed laws as, for
Example, one giving protection to the
obin. There ought also TO be a state
warden, and force of county and local
operating under his direction
whose business it would be to protect
OreStS, game-whether mammals, birds,
r ashland all song and plumage birds.
w. F. BLACKMAN.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
South Cardinals Blatant Governor

Pensacola Journal: Gov. Blease, of
South Carolina, is not typical repre-
sentative of the best element of his state.
His recent exhibition of asininity before
the convention of governors al Rich
mond shows the man as he s-unmasked
The governor is palpably firebrand,
abandoned entirely TO those higher and
ennobling characteristics of which the
great state of South Carolina has so long
been proud. In the presence of the
chief executives of many states, BleaSe
convictS himself of perjury and brings
TO humiliation and shame his own State
by shouting in stentorian voice, "to hill
with the constitution" and subsequently
declaring himself in favor of lynch law
There are many men in the South,
and throughout this land today who are
just as brave and patriotic as Mr.. BleaSe
could make claim 10 be, but who revere
the constitution OF their country and
respect the laws of their state. When
he took the oath of office, Blease swore
10 uphold and protect both He has
done neither and asserts that he has will
fully repudiated that sacred obligation.
1t is not strange that among that
vi tuSlS was uOl
one that concurred in the incendiary
declarations of this blatant ignoramuS.
His colleagues were ashamed of him
his state mortified at such an apoStasy.
Blease had arrogated to himself a com
mission which he had no right TO desc.
crate. He was discriminating himself,
while disappearing the fair state that
had honored him. A man that disre-
spectS and diSregards the law is no
higher than a criminal, and Blease
stands Self-convicted.
South Carolina, one of the South'S
proudest commonwealth, is to be pit,
led. She will have been taught, at
severe cost, lesson in the selection of
her chief executives. And when the
term of office of Cole L. Blease expires,
may she bury him so deep in political
oblivion that he will know no reSurrec-
ton.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
Beware of OintmentS tor Catarrh
that Contain MerSurN.

a. mercury VIII surely destroy the sense 81
smell aud ,mpleta ly derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
such articles should never be used EXCEPT on
prescription nom reputable lhy>ic ans. as the
damage they Will do IS tcnfold to the good on
eau possibly derive from them. Hairs Catarl h
Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney n Co.
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and T. taken
Internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces u the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
Inc. 1t Is taken internally and made in Toledo
O., by F. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free
Sold by all Druggists 75c. per bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

Progressive democrats of Florida
should unite as one man in endorsing
the application of Hon. Geo. G. Mat
hewS of the Fort Lauderdale Sentinel
for the office of Consul General TO
Brazil-Mr. Mathews served in the con-
suar service in that country under the
Cleveland administration and is well
versed in the duties required He also
speaks the Portuguese language fluently.
Mr.. Mathews has long been leader in
the progressive movement of the de-
mocracy of Florida, is fine gentleman
and scholar and the office is suited TO
his taste. Let's help him get it.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

Dixie'S fight against petty graft on the
Duval board of county commissioners
has finally resulted in the arrest of the
chairman OF the board charged with
taking bribes The conviction of this
chairman would go long distance to.
ward discouraging graft in the counties,
and if the man is found guilty, may he
land in the chain gang.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

The name of the person who first
put the words go west, young man."
together in that order has not found
place in any record 1t matters lit
tie, anyhow. The phrase belongs to
Horace Greeley, it was his enuncia-
ton Of it that gave it currency, and
any past history of the advice may
most properly be neglected.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
Fit His Case Exactly.

when father was sick about six
years ago he read an advertisement
Of Chamberlain's Tablets in the papers
that fit his case exactly" writes Miss
Margaret Campbell, of Fl. Smith, Ark.
He purchased a box of them and he
has not been sick since. My sister
had stomach trouble and was also BEN
Gifted by them" For sale by all
Dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
How to Bankrupt the Doctors.

A prominent New York physician
says, "If it were not for the thin
stockings and thin soled shoes worn
by the women the doctors would prob
ably be bankrupt" When you con-
tract a cold do not wait for it to de-
velop into pneumonia, but treat it at
once. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy is intended especially for coughs
and colds, and it has won a wide rep
utation by its cures of these diseases.
1t is most effectual and pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all Dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
California Woman Seriously Alarmed.

"A short time ago contracted Sc
we're cold which settled on my lungs
and caused me deal of annoyance. |
would have bad coughing spells and
my lungs were so sore and infiamed
began to be seriously alarmed. A
friend recommended Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, saying she had used
it for years. l bought a bottle and
it relieved my cough the first night,
and in week was rid of the cold and
soreness of my lungs" writes Miss
Marie Gerber, Sawtelle, Cal. For sale
by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

Gov. BIeasc of South Carolina was re-
fused an invitation 10 the annual banquet
OF The Gridiron Club in Washington
last week on the ground that "he was
not gentleman" Opinion on this sub
jcct seems to be divided, even in South
Carolina
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

81 was suffering with liver COM
plant" says Iva Smith of Point
Blank, Tex, "and decided to try a
25c box of Chamberlain's Tablets, and
am happy to say that l am complete
ly cured and can recommend them to
every one" For sale by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

A slave was charged with stealing
corn found in his possession. Having
sack with him, he was also charged
with stealing that. He replied: 81
knowledge de corn, but l amt gwine
to knowledge de sack"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

The combined vote of Wilson's four
opponents in Florida-Taft, Roosevelt,
Chain and DebS-waS 1852 less than
half what Wilson received. And yet
not over two-thirds of the democrats of
Florida went near the polls.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13
A Victim of Brain Storms

Lakeland Telegram: The disgrace
full language and conduct OF Blease, the
freak governor of South Carolina, at the
conference of governors in Richmond,
Va, in the presence of ladies', suggests
that he is the victim of brain storms.
Blease is not bad-hearted person, but
he is too emotional and high-tempered
10 be man of strong, well. balanced
character, and too weak in all respects
to hold high executive position. He
is both painfully and ludicrousIy out of
place in the governors chair and clearly
verifies the old adage that you can't
make silk purse out OF a Sow'S ear.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

II isn't the amount of religion
church member has that counts so much
as the amount he uses in his daily bust,
ness
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

The man with dreamy eyes usually
has that kind of bank balance
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-12-13

Plenty used 10 mean enough before
the trusts got 10 hogging things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
GAME PROMISES
EXCITING SPORT
Boston Boomers VIII Put Up a
Hard Battle When They
Meet Happy Corners.
PLAY WITH ACCURACY
Years IN Work Make Girls as Capable
in the National Pastime
as Men.

Two hours OF novel and exciting fun,
sport and amusement await the base
bail fans who viii witness the game
between the Happy Corners amateur
team OF Rock Island and the Boston
Bloomers. 10 be PLAYED Sunday, May 8,
at Island City ball park. From all re-
ports OF the work OF the female ball
tossers, they dish up some phenome-
nal pitching. some sensational catch
ing, and pull OF some daring slides
Their record for last year shows that
the average semi-pro or amateur team
has nothing on them, for out of 173
games played sc were won and 81 we're
lost. Ten games resulted in an even
break. The longest game went for Is
innings, and was staged at Dennison,
Iowa, resulting in a 90 game
DO SOME TRAVELLING.
The Boston Boomers have travelled
more miles and played in more towns
and cities in the United States and
Canada than any other baseball club
in existence. Their games are patron
lied BY the best people everywhere,
and they number their admirers by
the thousands.
Here is what the Des Moines Regis
ter and Leader says Of their perform
ance in that city:
Boston Boomers II, Des Moines s.
One OF the largest crowds Of the sea
son took great interest in the contest
The girls I'll their positions with re
markable ability, and their fine throws
across the diamond, their pickups OF
swift grounders. and their catches are
the equal OF any work seen in an anna.
teur game. A number Of years expert
ence on the ball field has taught the
girls how 10 throw, bat and run like
men, and everyone was greatly sur
prised at their work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
MANY LICENSES
ARE ISSUED HERE
Rock Island County Is Second
Only to Cook in Permits
Granted Hunters.
so CLAIMS GAME WARDEN
G. r. Gazetteer Has just Completed
Tabulation of Accounts for
Past Year.

That Rock Island county issues more
hunting licenses than any other county
of the state, excepting Cook county. is
the statement of Game Warden c. F.
Gaetjer, who has just finished the tabu-
lation of figures for the licensing of
hunters in Rock Island county, prepare
tory to sending his annual report to the
state warden, The number of resident
licenses issued during the season just
closed was 2,74S. In addition, five non
resident licenses were issued The
amount which will be turned into the
treasury is $2,1S6. New licenses will
be issued June l. The duck season
closed last Monday, and all that hunt
ers can lawfully kill now are the jack
snipes. That bird can be massacred
till May l, when the season closes. For
a month hunting will be without Ii
cense, and the nimrods will perforce
take a vacation.
ONE PROSECUTION.
There was one record of prosecution
this year for violation of the game
laws, though Mr. GAZETTEER had nothing
to do with it, Two local men who de-
| light in hunting were shooting ducks
| in Rock river. They were out in a
| launch. The warden from Black Hawk
township acoosted them, found they
had no license with them, and so told
them he would come into town scS1e
day and prosecute the one who has
when accosted been fortunate, or rath-
er unfortunate, enough to kill duck.
/ The Islanders were agreeable, and said
they would go to court And the war
den departed, chuckling with the
thought that he would receive half of
the $50 fine which surely would be i'm
posed.
SEEK ARREST.
The local nimrods fastened back to
Rock Island, and without delay sought
out justice OF the peace, and the one
who had shot the duck was hauled be
fore him by his companion. He plead
guilty to hunting without license and
paid his $50 fine. His companion got
half of that amount for making the
complaint After they left the court
room, 1t is said there was further ex-
change of the filthy lucre.
At any rate, the Milan officer was
beaten out of his fee and he soon
learned of that when he came TO town
within a few days to prosecute. He
entered the office of one of the men
and informed him that he was ready
TO have him fork over, and you can
just imagine his chagrtn when he
learned of the settlement. He left
with the parting shot, by cracky, you
Iyoung jackanapes will go TO jail mex
time 'ketch' you hunting without {
license / don't give 'carn-sarn il
I've got to shackle you TO get u
there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-18
BOGUS ENGLISH LORD Is
SOUGHT AS A BIGAMIST

Chicago, April Safeguarding
as an English lord, Harry Cooper, al
legged bigamist, forger. and absconder,
married Miss Geneva Hilbrath of
Gary recently in Los Angeles.
After securing the greater part of
the girls fortune, estimated at 100000
and obtaining $1,000 by fraudulent
means from her father, Ben Hilbroth
OF San Francisco, he disappeared.
London authorities reported his ar
rest in England last week for crimes
perpetrated there before his advent in
10 America. What was heralded as a
morganatic marriage proved among
other things to be a case of bigamy.
Instead of originating in London, En-
gland, Cooper came from Paris, Ill.
Gary has been one of his favorite
grating grounds.
Rumor had II last week that Cooper
was in Gary This had a tendency to
increase vigilance there. Besides the
role of nobleman he has assumed less
imposing titles. At different times
cooper was KNOWN 10 Gary as phySl-
clan and a doctor of checks.
Notoriety attained by Gary through
the alleged exposure of civic corrup,
ton now is shared by the news that
the steel city was taken in by the DO,
gus nobleman. The Rev. Mr.. Trimble
resigned from a charge there, declar
ing the town second edition of Baby,
Ion in her worst days. Detective Dean
quit with uncomplimentary remarks
for the papers. The impression has
been that Gary was the last word in
trickery and graft.
The system OF Cooper 10 obtain an
income required a great deal of marry
ing. At least he is connected with G
number of families over the country
who desire his return or punishment