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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

Over a million women will be eligible
to vote for president this fall. The
privilege should be extended to all of
OF them by the time the next national
election arrives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31
THE WISE MAN

he Is wise man who keeps abreast
t UI the times and acts accordingly.
win "atchful eye and attentive ear
he catches the spirit of the new ace
ana thus his own life broadens ana be-
comes increasingly useful to that Of
others. In this day the man who re-
fuses TO keep step in the march or
events Is left hopelessly in the rear
Spring Hill New Era.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

Maybe Mrs. Caroline Beers, who was
waiting for President Taft at a Column
bus hotel with a couple of big knives
concealed in her clothing, had three or
four too many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

One of Denver's preachers says it is a
sin to swat the fly. However, every
body hasn't time to catch the pesky
critters and strange them to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

governments weather bureau here are
wising up a bit. One of their recent
predictions was that this hot weather
can't last forever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

The biggest crop of oysters in fifty
years is promised. But the fancy
prices for them will probably keep up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

Great is the rejoicing among the Re
publicans of China. The deposed infant
emperor of that land has had his hair
emf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

Birds of a feather flock together. A
man named L'4ny has been nominated
for congress-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

About the only crop shortage in the
vicinity of the North American conti-
nent this year is that of whales, which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31
RY THE WY
BIZ HARVEY PARsorsA

The hard-boiled hat is due today,
put unless the weather changes, this
department will continue wearing a
solled Panama (Made in East Or
ange).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31
A SATURDAY SERMON.

If it be possible, as much as ieth in you,
!ive peacably with all men. Romans XII:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

For twelve reasons; the first being
that IL is too hot to wear a hard
boiled derby; the second being that a
oerpy is one of the poorest excuses
Tor mead covering ever invented, and
the other ten reasons being that one
VINO wears extended ears should not
wear a derby
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

Every woman's organization must
include some thinnish old maids, but
the organization should include a suf-
hcient number of young live ones to
vote down a. resolution calling for
quilted petticoats and hoopskirts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

NEWS: There is a tennis tourua-
ment in full swing at st. Joe. The an
swer to this item is, that anything goes
on a dull, hot day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

The Hutchinson w. C. T. U. is
against tight, Thin skirts. The Hutch
inson w. c. T. U. may not be prune-
full in other respects
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

And anything outside of politics
should be welcomed by the reader
who is looking for a funny paragraph.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
A Bucket for Bryan.

While spending the day in Palatka
last spring, Hon. VIM. J. Bryan, the
great Commoner, was given a ride over
the town and shown the sights by
County Clerk Hutchinson. Among the
places visited was the factory of the
Florida Wooden Ware Co., where Mr.
Bryan seemed specially interested in
the old fashioned wooden buckets, or
pals, being turned out at that place.
Picking up one of these brass bound
buckets Mr.. Bryan remarked that ii re-
minded him of a similar bucket at his
boyhood home and which he said used
10 stand on the back porch. 1t seemed
TO call up memories that were pleasing,
On learning that Mr.. Bryan was on
his way to Miami 10 spend the winter
in his new home, it occurred to Mr..
Hutchinson to send him a reminder of
his visit to Palatka, and he thereupon
secured from the bucket factory one OF
their choicest red cedar pals which he
expressed to Mr.. Bryan on Tuesday
with his compliments.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
CLEAN UP week is
BEING OBSERVED
Quite Generally Throughout
PaIatka.

The cleaning-up week inaugurated by
the Palatka Woman's Club and which
later took on official flavor by reason OF
special proclamation by Mayor War
rem, is being quite generally observed
in Palatka this week. AS result of the
agitation made by the club through the
press and by means of circulars sent
through the school children into all the
homes of the city, very general clean
ing up of private premises has resulted.
Mrs. Geo. E. Gay, president of the
Woman's Club and lady who has been
most active in the agitation for clean
city, was seen by the News yesterday
afternoon and asked regarding results
II have just come in" said she,
from drive about the city and | have
been agreeably surprised at the general
interest taken in the work by the peo-
pie. Back yards have had a cleaning,
and trees and Shrubbery trimmed. Yes,
terday committee ofthe Woman'S Club
met with committee of the City Coun-
Gil and plans for permanent work were
discussed. The councilmen assured US
that after January more attention would
be paid TO the collection of garbage, the
cleaning of streets, etc. By that time
the tax money will be coming in and
the council will be in position to in
augurate more thorough system.
The one disappointing feature has
been the lack of attention TO the may
or's proclamation by the owners of va
cant lots.
Tomorrow the Woman'S Club com
mittee and the Mayor will make an in,
spection of the work, and we hope TO
be able 10 report even greater results
than now. The city has promised to
send out and gather up ali the rubbish
immediately. "
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

What must have been the largest
catch of fish made ON the river this
season was made when Captain Frank
Houston and his crew of Eau Gal
lie brought to the fish house of j. W.
Rossetter 6,1SO pounds of sailors
choice. These fish are small, averag
ing about five fish to two pounds, but
bringing 2 cents per pound at the
present time. So great was the num-
Der of fish that they could not be
picked out of the net before they
would spoil, but to prevent this the
nets were iced down in the boats. 1t
took a number of men from four in
the afternoon to two o'clock in the
morning to get the nets clear,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
Pretty New Houses.

Up in the North End some very pretty
houses are in course of construction
which when completed will add much
TO this already valuable and exclusive
section of the city. Two of these
houses are being built by l.. A. Smith
on Fourth street and two more directly
back of the Smith cottages on Fifth
street. The latter are being erected by
c. E. Rowton All of the houses are to
be for rental, if not already spoken for.
The houses are of very pretty design
and will be modern in every particular.
Property values are rapidly increasing in
this section of the city largely because
of the really limited number of desira-
BILE building lots on the market.
Palatka needs new houses more than
any other one thing just now. Many
families have been turned away from
here because of inability 10 secure a
proper house. There is money in the
renting of houses and PaIatka has plenty
of idle capital. Won't some one get
busy on this proposition?
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
What's Matter with "Our Bob?"

From Tampa comes the statement
that among the candidates for Collector
of Customs at that place in Hon. Robert
w. Davis. There are others, naturally,
but the thing for those Tampa demo.
Gratis to do is to unite on Col. Davis
His candidacy is of interest to all the
people of Florida. He is and will be as
long as breath flows from his body, the
idol of Florida's democracy. Let his
candidacy therefore be taken up by the
people and newspapers of the state and
pushed TO successful end-the place.
Put the Palatka News down as for
Bob" Davis for anything he wants.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
PALATKA WANTS
PRESIDENT.
To Come Here for a Rest--In-
VitatiOn Extended.

The Palatka board of trade on Mon.
day took the initiative and secured the
names OF leading citizens and officials TO
an invitation which was sent by wire TO
Gov. and PreSident-Elect Woodrow
Wilson to pay visit to Palatka before
assuming the burdens of office.
This telegram, necessarily brief, could
not depict in glittering detail all the
charms and advantages of Palatka as a
rest resort, but it told some and guaran-
teed the distinguished gentleman a cor
dial welcome to this one ideal spot in
the land of flowers and sunshine.
No mention was made of the various
candidates for the poStoffice, nor was
politics discussed other than by implica-
lion-that he would be in the home of
his friends; land flowing with milk
and honey, a dry town, where the worm
is dead and the fire is quenched, a reg
ular ideal Pastor Russell" jumpin' off
place, with every comfort of bed and
board. Here is copy of the telegram
Palatka, Nov. II, 1912.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson,
Princeton, n. J.
We avail ourselves of the honor as
well as the privilege of extending to
you and Your family a cordial, heartfelt
invitation TO visit US at your conven-
ience, here to be the honored. distin-
guished and welcome guest of fifteen
thousand loyal supporters, friends and
admirers of our next President. Florida
soil, Florida sunshine, FloridaS air and
Florida's glorious skies can best and
most quickly give you the rest you need
after the tremendous effort put forth by
you in your superbly victorious fight for
all democracy.
Here also you will find the splendid
recreation for which Florida is famed |
and find yourself more perfectly equip
ped with strength, vigor, courage and |
WilSonian determination than ever be-
fore.
Accept our congratulations first and |
our hospitality next and make the peo-
pie OF Putnam county and Palatka city |
happy
f. J. FEARNSIDE,
Chairman State Ex. Committee.
HOWELL A. DAVIS,
Pres. Paatka Board of Trade.
E. w. WARREN,
Mayor
]. H. YELVERTON, Jr.,
President, City Council.
F. f. HASKELL,
Judge, County Court.
w. c. ALVERS,
Chairman Co. Commissioners.
HENRY HUTCHINSON,
Clerk Circuit Court.
A. T. TRAY,
City Clerk.
R. ]. HANCOCK,
Tax Collector.
r. L. KENNERLY,
Sheriff.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
Crescent City's New Rector

The Episcopal church of The uo,v
Comforter at Crescent City has a o,y noH,
rector in the person of Rev r G
Srack1ell late of Saratoga Springs. \ n
T., and who with Mrs. Crackneli passed s 81,
through Palatka on Tuesday on his Va wav
TO his new field of labor, MO way
Inc church at Crescent City has been
Wl.nouI s. rector since the early spring
I,nce ncs wnlch Time Bishop Weed and
tho;r htInueacon . WyIlie have been doing
Iheir utmost to supply the vacancv
Rev. Mr.. Cracknell comes at the ron,,cSt
OF the bishop. A card from the ueO, neN,
rector to the News, received vesterdav
morning, announces the following ser.
wees in the church for next Sundav.
holy Communion at 5 a. M; SUNDAY
school at $3.50, Morning Prayer at IO.S6
and Evening Prayer and short sermon
at 1880 p. m. ' 'e' mon
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
PALATKA K. OF P'S
IN ANCIENT CITY
Make a joyful Noise on the
Plaza.

The following story from the St.
Augustine Record of Wednesday even.
ing tells OF the doings of Palatka Pyth.
ianS in the ancient city the previous
evening:
Pythians took st. Augustine by storm
last night when between fifty and sixty
members of ST, Johns lodge from Pa.
latka arrived TO attend the district meet
ing held under the auspices of Mizpah
lodge, Knights of Pythias, of this city.
The Palatka delegation arrived by
automobile early in the evening and
brought brass band along with them
They came down King street, circled
the plaza and brought up on Cathedral
Place with rousing music by the band.
They were met by members of Mzpah
lodge and about o'clock the district
meeting was opened in the Masonic
hall. Leading district officers were
present.
The rank of page was conferred upon
a class after which social session
was held. Oratory reigned supreme
and splendid addresses were delivered.
Col. S. ]. Hilburn, of Palatka, Luke
Parrott of the same city and other nota-
uies vi tne ulStflCt spoke. several lead
ing members of Mizpah lodge were also
heard.
Refreshments were served and the
visitors were given taste of real ST.
Augustine hospitality. Clam chowder
started il off and then came about every.
thing imaginable that is good TO eat.
And it all wound up finally with ice
cream and cigars.
The meeting was one of the most
successful ever held in the district and
Mizpah lodge did herself proud. Over
l25 Pythians crowded the big hall.
The majority of the PalatkanS left for
home in their automobiles after the
meeting ended.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
Pupils First Recital.

The first pupils recital of the Palatka
School of Music was held last Friday
afternoon at the School and was a most
enjoyable affair to all who rejoice in
the advancement being made by the
pupils. The following program was
rendered:
|. March HumorSeque Krogman.
Clifford Bailey.
2. The Bluebell Smallwood.
treda Darlington.
3. Reading "ReverieS" Rowe Shelley.
Marie Howell.
4. DauSe Alcacierme . Thorne.
Nellie Lucas.
5. Almost beyond Endurance"
Louise Curtis.
8. Happyl Wanderer Jensen.
Alice OverStreet.
7. Polish Dance Thoma.
Ruth Munich.
s. He was Prince Lynes.
Miss Winiired Haughton.
q Petite Boilers Ravina.
Florence lie Baron.
10. In Gondola Mendelssohn.
Olive Wright.
IL. Orfa Polka Brilliante Gottschalk.
Miss Ray
y. Little Bessie Puzzled"
Nellie Lucas.
13. Dawn Goodnight Nevin.
Miss Frances Rowley.
UNFURNISHED ROOMS-or part of
a house for rent Call at News 1115-1t
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
TAFT PR0CLAIMS THANKS
First Official Act After Election Is to
Issue Thanksgiving Proclamation.

FIRST OIHCldl Hct AIter Electlon is TO
Issue Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Washington.-President Taft issued
the Thanksgiving proclamation, set.
ting aside November 2S for the OBJ.
servance of that day. The proclama
ton follows:
by the President of the United
States of America:
"a Proclamation:
"a God-fearing nation like ours
owes it to its inborn and sincere
sense of moral duty to testify it's de-
vout gratitude to the All Giver for
the countless benefits it has enjoyed.
For many years it has been custom
airy at the close of the year for the
national executive to call upon his
fellow-countrymen to offer praise and
thanks to God for the manifold bless
ings vouchsafed to them in the past
and to unite in earnest suppliance for
their continuance.
Wherefore, l, William Howard
Taft, president of the United States
of America, in pursuance of long es'
tablished usage and in response to
the wish of the American people, in.
Vite my countrymen, wheresoever
they may sojourn, to join, on Thurs
day the 2Sth day of this month of
November, in appropriate ascription
of praise and thanks to God for the
good gifts that have been our por.
tion, and in humble prayer, that his
great mercies toward us may en-
dure.
In witness whereof, l have here
unto set my hand, and caused the
seal of the United States to be af.
fixed.
Done at the city of Washington,
this 7th day of November, in the
year of our Lord, one thousand, nine
hundred and twelve, and of the in
dependence of the United States Of
America, the one hundred and thirty
seventh. WIN. H. TAFT.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
PALATKA TO HAVE
BUSINESS SCHOOL
To Open Next MOnth--Many
Branches TO be Tauqht.

The News takes pleasure in announ-
cling the fact that the Board of Trade
has been successful in locating a new
enterprise for this city that will, if
properly handled and supported, re-
dound TO our credit and the great profit
OF our young people who are now pre-
pairing TO take up the burden of citizen
ship.
The doors of the Palatka Business
College will beopen TO the people of
this section Monday morning, Decem
ber 2nd, under the management of Pro-
feSSor G, w. Land, with corps of
competent instructors. Professor Land,
the head OF the school, has held every
position from office Stenographer TO
court reporter, is the fastest calculator
in the United States and writer of seven
systems OF shorthand.
The Palatka Business College will
maintain two departments. In the
bookkeeping department, single and
double entry bookkeeping, penmanship,
commercial law, arithmetic, rapid calcu-
lation, saleSmanship, banking and audi
ting will be taught, while in the short
hand department; shorthand g SySiems1
touch system of typewriling, spelling,
English, Ietler-writing,
court reporting and civil service will be
the brancheS-civil service and court
reporting being specially.
The location of the school has not
been fully determined upon, but il will
likely be established at the corner OF n.
Fourth and Lemon Streets; ii will be
furnished completely with the latest
models of typewritcrS and be modern in
every respect. Location, furnishings
and faculty, however, will not make a
success OF this institution. The people
Of Palatka must do their part, and sup
port the school in every possible way,
pupils and publicity will be needed and
Dur people, we feel sure, will not be re-
Miss in their 1uty in this regard.
Professor Land comes to Palatka we'll
recommended, in fact, he is very favor
IDLY known already 10 some of our citi-
.enS, and we feel sure he will receive
warm welcome and their cordial sup
port
Any one desiring information about
he school, can obtain same by letter or
otherwise, by applying TO Mr.. w. B.
&oySter, Secretary Palatka Board OF
Trade.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
St. James Methodist Church.

Sunday school 9;45 a. m.
DR.. S. w. Walker will preach at II a.
m, and 7:3O p. m.
All cordially invited.
w. M. POAGE, pastor.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
Wedding Announcement.

, because of the social prominence OF
me prospective bride much interest will
DC ielt in the announcement of Mr. and
MRS; >: J. kennerly of the engagement
oi Q. their daughter, Lucille, to MIR. Robert
lHEiialey Wilkinson of La Grange, Ga.
me me wedding is 10 take place in January.
MISS Lucille Kennerly with her sister,
MISS kennerly, are at present in
Atlanta The announcement was first
Sunday. VI '"''
Mr. Wilkinson, who has made two or
lhree brief visits to this city and is
known socially 10 number of our
young people, is promising young busi-
ness man of La Grange.
The bride-to.be is one of Palatka's
taireSt daughters.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-15
OUTSTANDING Ears.

Outstanding ears on an adult can
be corrected only by an operation.
Ask your family physician to direct
you to a good surgeon who does this
kind of work. If the operation leaves
a scar it will be back of the ear and
should be very slight.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-09
Suddenly ExpIree,

Former Governor Charles B. Ay
cock of North Carolina dropped dead
in the Jefferson theater at Birming-
ham, Ala, while addressing the Ala
bama Educational association He
was speaking on Universal Educa-
tion; It's Necessity and Benefit The
ex- governor suddenly staggered and
fell to the floor. Water was thrown in
his face and he was taken to the thea
ter's wings, but he soon expired Gov.
Aycock leaves widow and eight chill
dren-six girls and two boys, and all
minors. He was to have been a candi-
date for the United States senate His
health had been poor for some time
and he had few days ago returned to
Raleigh from Philadelphia santa.
rum. He served four years as gov.
ernor,
The Caucasian., 1912-04-09
WOMAN ASSAULTED.
Negro, a Former Texas Convict,
Under Arrest.

Henry White, a negro ex-convict
from Texas, criminally assaulted on
Capitol Hill. an Oklahoma City sub
urb, Mrs. S. J. Frew. He dragged
her into the sbrubbery beside small
stream and smothered her screams by
holding his hand ser her mouth.
The woman fought desperately and
scratched the negro's face in her ef
forts to get away from him. City
Commissioner Trueblood and two 9th
er men from the sheriff's Office were
passing the place in an AUTOMOBILE
and heard the smothered screams q;
the woman. They captured the negto,
tied him with ropes and took him /,
the courthouse. When crowd ga
cred there the negro was again PLACED
in the automobile and taken to ti!e
city jail, after which he was tranS-
ferred to the county jail.
Mrs. Frew was badly bruised ia her
fight with the negro and her face is q
mass of bruises. Great indigna ION
was caused by the outrage.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-09
SHOT AND ROBBED.
Negro Preacher Victim of His
Own Race.

Attacked by three negro highway
men, Wilson Smith, sixty years old
pastor of negro church at Queen
City, was shot through the head ard
left for dead on the sidewalk at Ross
avenue and Burford street, Dallas
At the time he was assaulted Sn.i,
was on his way to visit sick mein
Der of his congregation.
The neighborhood was startled by a
pistol shot and three negroes were
seen running away from the uaconsci.
Gus old man on he sidewalk
Smith was taken to a sanitarium. A
bullet from a small caliber pistol had
entered the back of his head and had
lodged in the brain, causing what the
attending surgeons termed mortal
injury.
According to Smiths family he had
$40 on his person when attacked. None
OF this was found on his person.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-09
Judicial Sale

No. i5, ,26l--In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Lou
isiana. Curatorship Of J. II. Pres
colt.
BY virtue OF commission to sell
to me directed from the Honorable
the First Judicial District Court of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the
above numbered and entitled cause,
4 will offer for sale at public auc-
iion for cash and according to law.
at the principal front door of the
Court House Of Caddo Parish, Lou
isiana, during the legal hours for
sales. on
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1912
Lots one and two and thirty feet
off of lot three next to and adioin-
ing lot two Of Block seven of the
Howard Cole Subdivision of the City
of Shreveport, Louisiana. with the
buildings and improvements there
on; said property to be sold as be-
longing to the above curatorship,
and to be sold for cash according to
Law to pay debts. J. p. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex- -Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, March z, 1912.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-09
All but One Gerry.

OF the thirteen measures submitted
go the Dallas voters the only one de-
feated was proposition to close the
saloons at 7:30 o'clock p. m Sunday
amosements will be permitted and also
bonds issued to provide a city hall,
additional schools and fire stations. a
municipal electric light plant three
public comfort stations. an eight hour
ordinance for public work. garbage
tax. bonds for sewers and waterworks,
special school tax and seven street
car tickets for Is cents: also bureau
for unemployed to register Merit sys.
tenn school board was elected.