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The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
FAIR GIRL IS MOST POPULAR


saThe fair girl has 30 per cent.
better chance of marrying than the
dark girl"
This striking statement was made
by woman who has chaperoned
many debutantes, saying: "Fair girls
are more tender and loving than
dark girls, but dark girl is capable
Of a greater and more lasting affec-
ton, once her affection is completely
Won"
'eWhy is it," she continued, "that
one sees so few fair-haired old
maids ? They are almost always dark,
possessing more often than not
strong, vigorous minds, with little
sentiment about them.
Personally, / think the fair girl
b shallower than the brunette, more
inclined to be tickle and irrespon-
sible. Her affection is often on the
surface; she is incapable of thinking
deeply"
With a view to discovering the ex-
act facts on this question the opinion
Of a registrar who marries dozens of
people every day was sought. He
confessed that he knew Of no actual
figures on the point, but said he was
quite sure that the fair girl has a
better matrimonial chance than the
dark girl.
The number Of fair-haired brides
Is remarkable. Fair girls are gen.
orally impressionable and very sweet
and trusting, and these qualities
make an immediate appeal to most
men, while dark girls who often pos
sess more lasting affections are
stronger willed.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

The strong-minded dame was mar
rating the experience she had UNDER
gone while on a recent Summing ex-
petition.
"The sights witnessed in that low
doggery," she said, care indescrib-
ablel"
"That's too bad I" murmured Miss
Gushleigh; 81 should so love to hear
you describe them p
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
pANHANDLERs ARE rHwARrED


Manager Gus Hartz was standing
near the opera house box Office when
one of two panhandlers who had en-
tered the lobby approached him, and
holding out an addressed and sealed
envelope, begged for the price of a
postage stamp. "Its for me mud
der, boss, he sniveled. "Youse
wouldn't turn down er guy fer
de price er de stamp, would
youseP" Never" said the man
ager, deftly grasping the en-
velope and throwing it through the
box Office window. 'Here, Fred" adj
dressing himself to Treasurer Fred
Coan, STAMP this and have it
mailedp The velocity of the pro-
ceeding fairly took the panhandler's
breath away. Then, backing away
to where his partner awaited him,
he whispered, "Nothin' doing, bo-
the guys wise. cleveland Leader.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
NOT As BAD AS HE EXPECTED.

ave have decided" said the head
Of the firm, addressing Hogan, the
ianitOr, ''to dispense with your serv.
Ices"
Thanks. The elevator man told
me yez were goin' to bounce me, but
l knew ye wouldn't be dOin' any
thing as ondaycint as that"
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

U.S.. LAND OFFICE OFFICIALS.
II. s. Chubb, Register, Gainesville, Fla.
Shields Warren, Receiver, Gainesville,
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
Pontomca nlreoanrY.

Ofice hours 1880 a. IN. to 1900 y m; ex-
cept Sundays.
East bound mail closes at 1920 am
West-bound mail closes at 5:1Op.m.
Mall from Vernon arrives ~ 10 n,
and leaves on arrival at the east bound
mail.
Sunday hours: 1880 m, to 1880 .. m,
Money Orders issued at all hours when
office is open, except Sundays.
i p SCHELL p. NJ
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

BANNER and Semi weekly Atlanta
Journal, per year A.7S.
BANNER and Thrice s-week New York
World, per year, N.65.
BANNER and Semi weekly Times-tn-
and Citizen, per year, $3.50.
BANNER and Home and Farm, per year
H.2b
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
.slNp nIoHr ROAD; KEEp MOVING

Be sure you are right, then go
ahead. Sometimes a fellow has to
90 ahead bit before he knows
whether he's on the right track or
not. Every business is an expert
ment at Ine start. You've got to go
ahead in the experimental state in
order to determine just what course
finally to take.-Jed Scarboro.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

1t is well known that not more than one
case Of rheumatism tn ten requires any
internal treatment whatever. All that is
needed lie a free application of Chamber
lain's Liniment and massagihg the parts at
each application. Try it and see how quick.
Iy it will relieve the pain and soreness.
Sold by--All Dealers.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
MAKEs rnENATloN aAsP.

The awful lIse of Injuries on Fourth Of
July staggers humanity Set over against 1t
however, is toe wonderful healing, by
l,ucklen's Arnica salve, OF thousands, who
suffered from burns, cuts, bruises, bullet
wounds or explosions. It's the quick heal,
er Of bolls, ulcers, eczema. sore lips or piles
25cts at 5. ". McGNachy.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
General Directory,
STATE OFFICIALS.


Governor-Alber W. Gilchrist.
Secretary Of State-H. Clay Crawford
Attorney General Park Trammell.
Com Agriculture E. McLin.
Treasurer VIM v. Knott.
Supt. Public Instruction w. N HOllo.
way.
Comptroller-A. @. Groom.
Supreme Court-ThOs. N. ShacklefOrd
Chief Justice; M. H. MabrV, ClerS.
Railroad Commissioner. Hudson Burr
Chairman; r. q. Dunn, Clerk.
Judge first judicial circuit. Emmett
Wolfe, Pensacola.
State solicitor first judicial circuit q.
L. Wilson.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
SUSPICIOUS.

'What do you know against her P"
ooh, nothing in particular, but
how can she be all right2 You never
see her anywhere without her hus-
band. He must have some cause for
being suspicious"
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

Limelight-He says he created
quite furore with his new play.
Footlight (snortihg)-He means
he created quite a few roars-"Git
off the stagel" s'Shoot himl"
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

A sprained.ankIe may as rule be cured
in nom three to four days by applying
Bhamberlain's Eminent and observing the
directions with each bottle. For sale by
AN Dealers.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13

Baptist Church--Preachlng every 2nd
and lth Sunday. Rev. Baxter, pastor.
Sabbath School 10 q. m, +. Y. Hawk,
PRAYER Meeting Wednesday nights.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1912-06-13
WASHINGTON COUNTY oFFIoRRS


WASHINGTON COUNTY OFFICERS.
Circuit Clerk--W. q. Jockey, Vernon.
County Judge--L A. Hutehlsen Vernon.
Sherlff-C. g. Allen, Chiplev.
Treasurer-H. b. Tiler, Vernon.
Tax Asssssor--J. j. Williams, Chipley.
Tax CoIlector-W. b. Galner, Econhna.
Supt Public Instructiop-R.F Gamer,
Wausau.
supervisor Of Registration .. M.
simmons, Greenhead.
COUNTY Solicitor A. d. Carmichael,
Chipley.
County Surveyor-Thos Collins, Cary
Vile, Fla, -
County Commissioners:
Ut. Hightower. ehaIrT1f'
A. c. Gilbert Chlplasany Sen ernO"'
). 1. Davis. iiifiuh ,.
d ufsRet Ter Nfiiviiie
-. 6unn, Santa Rosa
Board:
B. Bush, Chairman, Orange Hill
Gamer. st. Andrew.
u. f. Russ, Vernon.
CHIPLEY CITY OFFICIALS.
Mayor-A. ID. Campbell.
Aarshal-John Roberts.
Clerk and TTeasurer-W. w. Cook.
COuncIl-A. d. Carmichael. chairman,
G. b. Dunn, J. K. McGeachy, @. f. Tharp
W. o. Butler, Jr.
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THE BANNER.


NJ Church, South. -PreachIng every
st and srd Sunday &C IL q. m. and 8 p. m.
l.. III. Chappelle, Pastor.
Sabbath School 10 a. m. w. N. Shents,
Superintendent.
Prayer Meeting Thursday nights.
Young Mems prayer meeting Tuesday
flights. Everybody cordially Invited.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
Ohio and California.

Active operations in the final battle
have begun in Ohio, which is torn with
dissensions between the two Repub-
lican candidates for delegates to the
national convention. The crux of the
situation, as far as that State is con-
cerned, briefly is this: If Roosevelt
should carry the Buckeye State, it is
still doubtful whether he would capture
the Presidential nomination at Chicago.
On the other hand, it is safe to predict
that Taft will not be nominated unless
he carries his home State.
There is no use to comment upon the
speeches of either of the candidates.
Their campaign has reduced itseif-it is
a shame to confess ito personal at
tacks and oounterattacks, to charges
and oountercharges, to replies to these
on the part of both, with but smat-
tering of declarations of principles and
issues which the Republican party is
facing.
President Taft, knowing alt that is at
stake for him, wisely has decided to
honeycomb his home State from end to
end, east and west, north and south.
He will traverse every section of If
and remain there until few hours be-
fore the polls open on the day of the
primary, May Fl. Col. Roosevelt also
is in Ohio for this week, all of which
means that once more President and
ex-President will bang at each other in
a most "edifying" way, to the amuse-
ment of those who are fond of such
personalities, though it may be any
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15

Theodore Roosevelt 10 a portable vol
cano who has beep roaming through his
tory over the frames Of the suffering op-
position for the last thlrty-one years He
Is best known as an ex-President Of the
United States. but is also celebrated as
an author. an editor, q hunter. and
father, while Fate in making him a
statesman spoiled 4nighty good pusil-
ist. lumberman. broncho buster. preach
er. policeman. college president. ward pol
itician. and professor OF physical culture.
Roosevelt was born in 1855. but had no
marked influence on the civil war. He
hurried through his youth and Harvard
University. arriving IN the New York
Legislature at the age Of twenty-three,
and beginning a civil service reform a
few minutes later. Since then he has
battled against one thing or another con-
tinually. his opponents, including Tam
many. Democracy. the spoiis system
Spaniards, the Bishop OF London. PAN
Tiers, bears, catamounts. lions, tigers
Egyptian anarchists, race suicide, Tom
Piatt, Bill Lorimer, and Is now busily
engaged in planting a new crop OF enc
mics to keep him happy and militant un-
I'll death doth him part.
Roosevelt is stout, thick. wide, deep,
explosive man, with a square head, bel
hgerent hair. detected. down-trodden mus
tache. large teeth which glisten like
tombstones while he is dismembering the
opposition in seven syllabled words. and
full-armored fighting underJaw which
holds the Workmanship record in Ameri-
can politics.
Roosevelt is now ffty-four years old
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
TWO PRIVILEGED CANNES.
'BFuce" and Jack" Are Exempted
from Taxation.

Bruce" and Jack" are privileged
characters in Washington dogdom.
These two CANNES, because Of the fact
that they are pets OF the District Fire
Department have been exempted from
taxation.
The District Commissioners yesterday
afternoon. upon the recommendation OF
Fire Chief Frank ]. Wagner. authorized
the Collector OF Taxes to issue without
charge tags for Bruce" and Jack ''
Bruce is the mascot Of the firemen OF
Engine Company No. 3. He is a dark
brown bulldog. Jack is the mascot OF
the firemen OF Engine Company No. 10,
He 10 a Boston bdindle bulldog.
But Jack and Bruce" are not the
only dogs in the National Capital which
are exempted from taxation. The Com
missloners make It a practice TO issue
tags without charge to all canine men,
bers OF the Police and Fire Depart
ments. But. after all. there are only q
few pets. so that Bruce" and Jack
occupy enviable positions in the local
dog world.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15

thing but suitable to the dignity of a
Chief Executive or a former head of
our nation
in recent contests between the two,
honors have been about even. The
President has checked the Roosevelt
landslide in Massachusetts. but Il
started again in Maryland and has con-
tinued in Minnesota. The colonel has
met reverses in what was regarded as
Roosevelt country He has lost Wyom-
ing and Montana and perhaps he is los
ing Washington State also Tennessee
is rather doubtful, but with a leaning
toward the President. As TO California,
where the primary contest was fought
out yesterday Tuesday with wom-
en- as full-Aedged voters. while at this
writing there is nothing absolutely GER
tain known, yet that pivotal State on
the Pacific Slope is to be regarded as
adding an impressive straw showing
whittier the wind blows.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
The indianapolis Convention.

Present indications go TO show that
the choice of the Socialist party once
more will be Eugene Debs for Presi-
dent. This party, in a number Of
States, is known as the Social Demo
Gratis" and was organized after bolt
ing in 1897 from the Socialist Labor
party, after discipline had degenerated
into boss-ship. The nominee of the
latter is a Boston tailor of the name Of
Z Reimer
When we say that Debs is likely to
be the nominee, it means that the old
leader still has a great following, but
we hear from several sources, trust
worthy ones, that there may be con-
test and that one of two Journalists
may carry off the plum, Charles Ed
ward Russell, of New York, or Con-
gresham Victor Berger Of Milwaukee,
the temporary president OF the conyen-
ton. The delegates are very optimistic.
They aver that there will be quite an
increase of membership among the So
cialists in Congress next autumn, and
that their nominee for President will
get more than 100000 votes.
Let it be understood right here that
Is per cent of the delegates to the In
dianapolis convention are American
born. Those who went from the East
Travelled in special cars, and women
compose a reasonable quota of the as
semblage These facts indicate a de-
gree of prosperity, and they emphasize a
tendency toward progress and equal
suffrage Another thing, it must be ad-
mitted in fairness to the party, is that
It is strictly opposed to what is known
as the Industrial Workers of the
World" though Haywood, the leader
of the latter, sits in the executive ooun-
Gil of the Socialist party.
The strongest argument against the
Socialists is that though they denounce
bosses and machines" in politics, they
constitute the most compact machine in
this country, as only members" can
be nominated for any office, and one
who has been nominated is compelled
to place with his comrades" his res
ignation in blank, to be offered by them
whenever in their opinion, he ceases to
represent them. Here is recall with a
vengeance
Simon Wing, Of Massachusetts, the
first Socialist candidate, who ran in
1892. received 2I.ooo votes. Debs, can
didate for the third time in 1908, got
2I.ooo Between 1904 and 1908 Debs
gained say 1900 votes, but the entire
vote of the Socialist Labor party was
cut in less than han. With this new
schism ripening. that contest which will
involve the syndicalists (the l. w. W.
and the conservatives, it is not easy
to share the anticipation of anything
like a million votes. As the situation
seems to shape itself now, if the So
cialists shall hold their own, it would
seem ! virtual gain. Even this is not
conceded by students of politico-eco-
nomic affairs.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS.
Movement to Have Industrial Body
Meet at Jacksonville.

Meet at Jacksonville.
From the Florida TinesUnior.
The Board Of Trade is endeavoring to
induce the Southern Commercial Con-
gress to meet in Jacksonville next year,
and we hope the effort will secure the
hearty cooperation Of the people OF this
| city and State. II it were an ordinary
convention the State-at-large would re-
ceIve more or less benefit from its Sc
lection of Jacksonville as the place Of
meeting. Delegates who come to Jack
I sonville come TO Florida II they see the
wonderful growth OF this city they
catch glimpses of the development in the
Ssate-st-large. which Ngives the cities
solid basis to build on. II their eX-
pTessions of admiration advertise Jack
sonville they also. to some extent, ad-
vertise other parts OF the State, for such
growth as jacksonville is enjoying
could be possible only in a State which
is also growing rapidly.
So We say that any kind Of convention
representing the various parts Of the
country would beneft Florida by COM
ing to Jacksonville. but the Southern
Commercial Congress would confer
greater benefits on the city and dement's
TO the State would be far greater than
such ss could be derived from any other
! bdlIltIlnE lIldl COulu. De nelQ mere. In
measure the Southern Commercial
Congress is to the South what the Board
Of Trade is to Jacksonville. The Board
OF Trade is doing everything in its
power to build up Jacksonville along all
worthy lines. The Southern Commercial
Congress is making the same kind of
| efforts over the million miles known as
/ the South and for the 5000, 900 peopIe
/ known as Southerners.
The meeting Of such a body Of men
here-the most prominent in the land
would be Of incalculable advantage to
jacksonville, and of great advantage IN
| all parts of Florida. We are not unduIv
| boasting when we say a meeting IN
Jacksonville would prove of especial ben
EFT to the cause the Southern CONNER
cial Congress represents.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
BOOKLOVERS FIND
THE RACE Is CLOSE
Contest Proving More and More
Keen and Popular as It
Develops.

The Booklovers' Contest is to-day
reaching the stage where every point
| is eagerly contested by those entered
in it. The race is so keen that the
smallest fiuctuation in the solution
from day to day may determine the
leadership.
1t is impossible for The Washington
Herald TO either collect or disseminate
any authentic news of the progress of
the contest, except occasional flashes
from occasional correspondents all
of which indicate the intense interest
and Justify the assertion that the con-
test sdrpasses in popularity any which
have ever been held in the city here
tofore
Owing TO a typographical error. the
pictures, Nos. IS and %, OF May Il and
13. were printed both as No. IS, and
dated May u. This error will be pro-
vided for by clerical corrections when
the returns come In.
The following are the prizes offered:
The first prize will be a 5000 building
lot in that charming suburb, Randle
Highlands. II is a good investment value
from any point Of view. and will be
eagerly sought after by many hundreds
in the contest.
A Kingsbury inner-piano player, manu-
factured by the Cable Piano Company
and valued at $50. is the second prize.
Percy S. Foster. OF the Percy 8. Foster
Company, 1890 G Street Northwest. Sc
lected IL for The Washington Herald.
The third prize is a 500 collection Of
books, selected by w. W, Norman, man
ager of Brentano's. at Twelfth and F
Streets Northwest. The library repre-
sents a wide variety and is certain to
meet all tastes.
Eighty cash prizes, in the form of
credits at the Citizens Savings Bank,
will be given as consolation prizes" the
value aggregating $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
ON ROOF GARDEN
Eight Young Women and Three
Men Graduated from Provi-
dence Hospital.

At the graduation exercises yesterday
afternoon. at Providence Hospital. eight
young women and three young men re-
cises were held on the roof garden OF
the hospital. which was beautifully dec
GRATED with the class colors, blue and
yellow, and with masses Of flowers sent
by weIl-wishers.
Rev. William ]. Eerby delivered the
opening address to the graduates. He
reminded them that they were EMS
saries Of the hospital and that they
were, in reality, a part Of the organic
home Of the country and public-spirited
servants OF the aflicted.
DR.. ]. F. Mitchell, in an address, re-
ferred to the fact that the three great
est developments in surgery, since the
fifteenth century, were anesthetics, lis
terism and trained nurses, and that
without the after the first two were in
adequate. He ended his remarks by the
quoting Of Oliver Wendell Holmes
poem, THE Morning visit
J. NJ. Stoddard spoke on behalf of the
hospital Board Of Visitors, and Dr. Mar
with their diplomas. This is the FIRST
class from Providence in which men
have received diplomas as graduate
nurses. Mrs. Dorothy Bennett gave an
alto solo and George O'Connor also
sang. An orchestra rendered music
throughout the afternoon. and refresh
ments were served by the white-capped
nurses.
Those who received diplomas were:
Genevieve Carroll. Margaret c. Murphy,
Margaret C.fDunnigan. Margaret Har-
row. Margaret Kayfus. Mary X. Dufy,
Elsa Golding. Anna Hoffman. Henry o.
Grac, OF Belgium; Charles ]. Jones. and
A. A. Benninghoff.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-15
CAPT. LORD SAW
TITANIC SIGNALS
Thought Ship Had Stopped on
Account of Bsrgs and Was
in No Danger.
WAS FIFTEEN NILES AWAY


London. May lL-rhe British govsra-
ment's inquiry into the Titanic disaster
produced sensational developments to-
day when testimony was introduced 70,
show that the Leyland Line steamship
Californian was within easy reach OF the
great White Star Liner when she plung-,
ed to the bottom Of the Atlantic on+fhe
Newfoundland coast on the morning OF
April Is. The master OF the Californian
under oath. testified that he plainly saw
lights, which are believed TO have those
OF the doomed ship. from the time she
struck the berg until she settled beneath
the water. 1t was estimated that ths
Californian was from fifteen TO thirty
two miles away from the Titanic
when the latter sank-within easy
range to have picked up practically
every one on the Inflated ship.
The Californian is thus identified In the
minds Of many as the phantom ship
whose lights the survivors saw from the
llfeboats
Stanley Lord, master OF the Cslifor-
nian, told the story Of the events OF
the night OF the disaster, part OF which
was criticised by Lord Mersey. presid-
Lord was a witness before the United
States Senatorial committee which In
vestigated the disaster in America.
The witness declared that he had
only seen one light himself, but he
had taken the word Of the third ofieer
that there were two. The second ofn-
Ger also saw only one light.
Did Not Aswer Signal.
Sir Rufus Isaacs. of the government
counsel, declared that II the third ON
GER was right the ship must certainly
have been the Titanic. Witness said
there were a number Of ships in the
travel lane which might have carried
two lights. He estimated the distance
between the Californian and the other
ship at thirty-two miles. He said II
did not strike him as strange that the
Morse lamp was not answered as 1t
was possible the other ship had stopped
because OF the ice.
Damaging testimony of inactivity on
the Californian while rockets, the COM
mon signal Of distress at sea, were blaz-
ing near by. was given by James Gibson,
an apprentice on the Leyland liner. Glib
son swore that Second Oficer Stone, Of
the Californian, told him at l2:55 o'clock
on the night OF the disaster that an un-
known ship had fired five rockets. Gib-
son reported this to the captain, who
told him to signal the ship with a Morse
lantern.
The second officer said at the time the
ship was not firing rockets at sea for
nothing. Gibson declared.
Il thought the ship was in trouble,
the witness went on. The second officer
and l saw the ship and wondered IL II
was the Titanic or not; he thought Il was
not"
Second Oficer Herbert Stone was next
called and created a sensation by saying
that in his opinion the Californian was
not over five miles from the ship which
was sending up rockets.