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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

and ordered a new trial Thus by way Of
three separate actions the matter now
comes before the courts-by the habeas
corpus proceedings. by the governors ap-
pointment of a special commissioner and
by the revocation of the original sentence.
Nothing approaching this affair for COM
plexity and mystery and suggestion OF a
gross abuse of authority at the instance
of private interest has ever appeared
before the American people.
Interest in this case centers i'll the
question whether the courts have been
used to protect the family prestige of a
man of large wealth and influence. The
former Wallets claim is that he was In
the house with no burglarious intent, but
by appointment. and that when ne was
discovered by his former employer he was
given sum of money, to hold silence 1t is
to be supposed, and asked to meet him the
next morning at his office. This he old,
and an arrangement was made, he says,
to enter a plea of guilty to a charge OF
burglary in order to keep the woman S
name out of the case and to impose
short sentence, to be followed quickly by
a pardon. This seems an improbable
story In one way, for, no arrest having
been made then, it is to be wondered why
it was necessary to go through the elabo-
rate process of indictment for crime that
had not been committed in order to undo
the proceedings later. Inasmuch as the
situation was known only between the
two men a much more satisfactory adj
justment could have been effected If the
former servants silence on the score OF
the woman was the chief object. At the
same time there has been SO much that
is peculiar about the case, even to the
extent of an alleged preparation by the
police of n false record of prior criminal
ity on the part of the servant, that there
will be no satisfactory understan ding
short of a complete review of the whole
affair
The reopening of the case in the SEN
sational circumstances may have and is
by some believed to have political OBJ
ject. At any rate, this case promises to
he one of the most interesting judicial
procedure of many years. 1t is to be
hoped that it will be shown that the
courts have not in fact been prostituted
to the end of conserving private interests
at the expense of an innocent mans
liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Peace Talk and War.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
We have heard so much about peace
during the last decade and now are in
the midst of so many rumors of war that
the situation seems anomalous. The ques-
ton of war between Britain and Ger
many was scarcely past and the fric-
ton between France and Germany not
yet ended when Italy went to war with
Turkey, and now there is persistent ru-
NOR of warlike friction between Italy
and France. Strange as it is, however,
the situation is not unprecedented. There
was probably never more talk of uni
versal peace than in the early fifties of
the last century when the worlds fair
at the Crystal Palace, in London, was
hailed as the symbol of future enduring
peace. There was to be unlimited COM
merce between nations thereafter instead
of war. Littre and many of the French
philosophers and historians were pro-
claiming loudly that the era Of peace and
good will had come to men and that
there could not again be great war be-
tween civilized nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Bird Rescue Work.

From the New York Mail.
Great as has been the loss of bird life
by starvation and cold during the last
few weeks, it has had a degree of COM
pensation in that it has disclosed a world
of human pity for the feathered denizens
of our fields and forests. In many COM
munities the people have taken concerted
action to provide food and shelter for
the helpless victims of the frosty weather
In Maryland the governor has instructed
the state game warden to do everything
possible to feed ana protect the birds, and
has invited the farmers to cooperate with
him. In Ohio many societies of sports
men have taken similar action, and in In
diana, Kentucky and several states far
Their west hundreds of school children
aided by their parents have done heroic
work to save the birds from starvation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Western Land Swindles.
From the Portland Oregonian.

Oregon and Washington will profit lit
tie by the inducements which their wealth
of resources holds out to settlers if those
settlers are to become the prey Of I'M
scrupulous promoters. Men who sell land
they do not own and issue stock and
bonds against it not only rob their inn
mediate victims. but do irretrievable dam
age to the reputation Of the country
where they operate. They give color to
the accusation prevalent in the east that
western promoters are all swindlers. The
states of the northwest owe 1t to in
veslors, settlers and their own good name
to adopt measures which will prevent
the operations of unscrupulous pro-
motors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Pensions for Life-Savers.

During the past fiscal year the life-Say-
ing service of this government cost for
maintenance $o.277. 53O.14 and saved prop
erty valued at $1OOS6,975. In other
words, Uncle Sans coast guards saved
more than four times the expense of
their upkeep in vessels and cargoes. But
more significant is the fact that during
the twelve months they rescued S,S46
persons from shipwrecked vessels and
only 81 lives were lost. a record by no
means extraordinary In comparison with
the past performances Of this service,
but nevertheless to be borne in mind in
view Of the repeated recommendation of
Supt. Kimball that this branch of the
government should be given the benefit
of a retirement system.
For years this recommendation has
been made to Congress, supported by the
administrative officers of the government
and Endorsed by the shipping interests
and yet for some unaccountable reason
1t has been ignored, and SO from year to
year the life-saving service is forced to
continue under handicap that has I'M
questionably prevented it from attaining
the maximum Of efficiency. There Is more
than sentimental reason for the extern
sion of retirement provision to the life
saving service. Without it great difficulty is
experienced In keeping the crews properly
manned. There is nothing to induce q
man TO remain in the service regularly
save his interest in the work, with all it's
dangers and hardships. The pay is small
the conditions are severe, and for a part
Of the year employment Is suspended. It
is a tribute to the splendid men who
have continued to risk their lives in this
dangerous and poorly rewarded work that
so large number of them have contin-
ued year after year to report for duty at
the stations.
It IS not to be argued that the extern
sion Of retirement provision to the life
saving service will make it more efficient
in point of the zeal of the men who an
nually enlist in this work. But it does
follow as matter of course that the
grant of pensions will increase the eff
cheney by raising the average Of expe
rience. It will dignity the service as a
fully recognized part Of the permanent
federal establishment. 1t will guaran-
tee to the men who enter this hazardous
duty that their families will not be left
destitute If the sea takes them In the
discharge of their duties 1t will be only
an act of simple justice on the part of
tablished a standard of coast guards
manship unsurpassed in any part of the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Assistance,

Susette talks Of art in an erudite way
Her right name is Susan" her relatives
say,
She boxes the ears of her brother.
While never attempting the household to
run,
She tells what is what and how things
should be done
She's a wonderful help to her mother.
She plays the piano or sings them a song,
In various duties to cheer them along,
For all should assist one another.
Each day, that the scene may be neat
and serene,
She sits in the drawing room dressed like
queen.
She's q Wonderful help to her mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

1t has been a long time since there has
been real case of the rural visitor to
town blowing out the gas and endanger-
ing his life. and the ancient joke has
practically lost its point. Yet such hap
pening occurred in this city the other
night, when a resident of Virginia came
10 the capital and mistooA a gas jet for
d candle. 1t was his good fortune to just
miss paying the usual penalty of such an
error Evidently there is need of adj
monitory signs in all the lodging houses
and hotels of Washington to save the
lives of unsophisticated tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Man and the Motor.

Il suppose the driver of a car comes to
have sort of sympathetic understanding
with the machine
YES" replied the man who had
stopped for repairs; there Is mysteri-
Gus relationship between us. For in
stance. whenever my car is broke 1 know
that I am going to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
On the Platform.

Don't you see that sign No smok-
ing?'' asked the car conductor.
Yes" replied the inconsiderate and
obstinate passenger. And all I have to
say is that the man who wrote that sign
was no prophet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Lucky, Indeed.

What are you smiling about?" asked
Noah.
II was just thinking" replied Japhet.
"how lucky it was we could go ahead and
build this ark without waiting for an ap-
preparation from Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

fT1p order to avoid delays on account OF
versonaI absence. letters to THE STAR should
sot be addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Making His Deductions.

Has anybody ever told you you are
the most beautiful woman alive?"
81 can't say that any one has," re-
piled Miss Chillingsworth.
HIM remarked the Baron Fucash,
aside; then she can't be nearly as rich
as have been given to understand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

With eggs in the neighborhood of half
a dollar a dozen there is no need to call
in the Audubon Society to persuade
people to be kind to their hens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Rapid Transit on the Styx.

From the Memphis News Scimitar.
Enterprise, indeed! a motor boat is
operating on the Dead sea. Next thing
old Charon will have something Of the
kind for the ferrying on the River Styx,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

]. p Morgan has not made much dis
play in the way of public gifts. But his
fine art collection may cause future
students to recognize him as one of the
great philanthropists Of his time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

Editor Bryan may become so disguised
with the money trust that he will insist
on taking potatoes and watermelons for
subscriptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
Evanescent.

The man whose boom must fade away
How transient is his glee.
For one brief day men shout "Hooray.'
The next they say who's he?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

The Duke of Connaught has no doubt
been able to report that he found some
parts of the United States very good
indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

The New York zoo has figured out that
it costs dollar day to feed hippo
potamus. And one look at hippopota-
mus should convince anybody that he is
not worth it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

There are several countries that would
enjoy no prospect of peace whatever if
they did not have foreign populations
whose protection will be insisted upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

Suffragettes will never get so far in
this generation as to make the position
of political leader more coveted than
that of society leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

Mr.. Harvey must not be surprised
hurt IL he does not receive advance copies
IF all of Prof. Wilson's campaign
speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

GOV. Folk perceived that it is always
better to climb into a band wagon than
To get run over by it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

China may find that an abdication and
an edict do not suffice to put a republic
on working basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

Pu vi abdicated at so early an age
that, in all probability, he will grow up
to be happy even though not an emperor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered by carriers within the city
at - cents per month: daily only, % cents PET
may be sent By mail. or Telephone Main 2440.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

Trust magnates may give away money,
but not secrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14

Business Once. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicsgo ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent ST.. London, England
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PAYABLE IN sdvance-by mall postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included, one month. go cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. II 10 year.
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Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington, ID. O.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01

Gov. GiIchrist has appointed Deputy
Sheriff P. NJ. Hagan probation officer
for Putnam county for the term OF four
years Mr.. Hagsn's duties will consist
in looking out for all juvenile offenders
against the law. The county Judge will
turn all these unruly Kids over TO Mr..
Hssan and il will be his business to act
as father 10 them, giving them advice
and helping them TO walk the straight
path. OF course If they become OBJ
stIeperous and baIky, he will have The
legal right 10 administer the paddle or
put EN- in the reform school, with the
consent of the county cozft
The Florida Press Association viii
hold It's annual session il this city on
jane 20, II and I'D, a1d the local news
paper men will soon begin an sc1ive
campaign TO enlESl the co-opeEzIio0 OF
the business inca in plans which viii
have for their purpose the giving 10 the
newspaper editors OF Florida some idea
OF Psl&ik2 hospitality. 1. IS generally
agreed amcng newspaper men of the
state thai the coming Palztka meeting
viii be the i1TgeS, ever held in Florida.
And that the occasion offers this city an
opportunity 10 gel in The hmelight there
can be no question. We have the city
10 show and be proud of-ihe press boys
will do The rest If the citizens do their
part. Thus the whole thing is settled.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
Welaka Visitors Near Death.

Hon. W. L. Miller, mayor of Scran-
tod, Pa, who with Mrs. Miller is spend
ing some time at Welaka visiting
friends, expects 10 leave for home this
week-ihst is if Mrs. Miller and himself
are able TO start Just now they are
both suffering from a partial nervous
collapse due 10 the oTerturning of their
boat mid-stream in the St. Johns river
near Welaka last Tuesday while out on
fishing trip. y colored man was with
them All three were thrown into the
water, the boat having been capsized by
sudden gale OF wind. By heroic
efforts on the part of Mr.. Miller and the
GOODNESS of his wife under the trying
circumstances all three were enabled 10
catch hold of the upiurned boat and hold
on till rescued. The nervous collapse
quickly followed the rescue, and espe-
cially in the case OF Mrs Miller 1t was
serious and awful experience for a
lady. DR.. Maine was called and says
that Mrs. MiIler's condition will be i'm
proved sufficiently TO permit her trip
north by Sunday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
Ice Companies Consolidate.

Any danger OF an ice war with attend
ant fall in prices by which PaIaika peo-
pie had hoped 10 profit during the sig
cling days OF the approaching summer,
has been averted by the consolidation
OF the two Palatka companies which
was brought about this week, and notice
OF which is officially given in this paper.
Louie Z. Canoya and Jno. w. Sim
mons have purchased the property and
business of both the Putnam Ice & Sto-
rage Co. and the Palatka Ice Factory,
and the two will now be known under
the latter name. Mr.. Canova is one of
Palatka's most promising young business
lien and has long been associated with
his father in the ice business. Mr. Sim
mons is practical man OF affairs who
has recently located in Palatka. The
new company is a sure winner, and it
needs no prophet TO make this statement
go. The people will surely want ice
and lots of it, and by giving prompt and
courteous attention TO these wants, as
the new company promises, there is
easy sailing ahead. The News wishes
the new company every good thing; its
purposes as announced in the official
notice entities them TO such wishes from
all PaIatkans.
Mr.. Canova will be the general mana
ger OF the new company.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
Notice of Special Masters Sale,

Notice is hereby given that under and nv
virtue of a final decree OF foreclosure made
and rendered by the Judge of the Eighth
Judicial Circuit in and for Putnam County
State OF Florida, In Chancery sitting. on
the 18th day OF February, A. D., 1912 and re-
corded on the 2ith day OF February "A. n. 1919
In a certain cause therein pending whereof
y. L. Porter IS Complainant and NJ
TOOks is Defendant. I shall offer for sale
and sell at the front door OF the rourf
House in the City OF Palatka. County Of
Putnam and State OF Florida. on the Isf
day OF april A. D. 1917, the same being the
inst Monday OF said month and a 1rgai
sales day. within the legal hours OF ssIa. to-
the highest and best bidder. for cash al
public outcry, the following land and urenI-
ises described I'm said final decree. fowif.
All that certain piece or parcel Of land in
the City OF Palatka, Putnam County. STATE
OF Florida. particularly described as lot
Six tgl, in Block Seyenty-three C7B. accord
Ing to map OF said City Of Palatka on fie
in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court, IN and for Putnam County. FIoftIs
sald lot being corner lot and fronting on
Blake street NOV sth streetl Ffftv i56i
feet and on Olive street running one HIM
bred and fftv tlj0 feet.
February 9Th. A. y. 1914
JULIAN O. CALHOUN.
Special Master
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
HILBURN CALLS CLARK DOWN FOR HIS UN-
SEEMLY DISPLAY OF ANGER.
Reminds the Waspish Congressman that the Office
He Holds Belongs to the People
Hon. Frank Clark, Washington. D C.:

Paaka Fla, Feb q, 1912
Hon Frank Clark Washington D C.:
Dear SYou letter Of February 18th received upon my re-
home from of portion of the district and take this the
first opportunity, of replying:
your letter aasca urge me to be patient and you ap
penty display anger There nothing my conduct to in
dictate lpaene On my part or to provoke anger
indicative of wrath made very prominent IA the Tmep
ion under headlines Clark Writes Red Hot Letter to Hbun"
Now dear don't mad patient Job and as pacific
the Florida lakes still night You me that YOU desired to
have all joint discussions high lines and agreed with you that that
right Let suggest also the wisdom high plane for core
spondence Don't look in those Of your
contest with for Congressional honors The belongs to the
people and to apply to the
pie for this great honor They again confer this great honor upon
they desire but belongs them any citizen of this dis
tc legally qualified for the position be humble has right
TO apply to the people for the Office.
In interview challenge and correspondence following
express desire joint discussion with your onponeDts Yo
say in last letter that will in Paatka This
for joint discussion the county Seat of each county in the district
Yours truly,
S. J. HILBURN
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
Voters of Second District
Will Rebuke Unfair Methods

The Times Union gives Frank Cark letter Sam Hbu three
deck head conspicuous part that paper The Union gives
I obscure page
The object of this clear all who have observed the political
ces and methods OF that journal Object No Frank
Clhs political scalp which is in eminent jeopardy Object No
the rival candidates spend money their claims before the
people Frank Clark has had spend any money Of
before the people the corporation owned and controlled newspapers
have played his game for him such the
cited by giving him credit for things that he didn't accomplish by play
ing him and playing his opposition down by exaran every
official act Of even the smallest Creab value inflated proportions
Sam Hiburn desires nothing than square deal If he gets
that he will defeat Frank Cark 1t IS this kD1se
Union violate the ethics Of respectable Journalism order
protect its favoie HbUrn does expect far deal u
Union but he has faith that the people N do The square thing when
such methods made known them This eU protect Clark viii
him. for Hbun going that the people know
them know that this space has been bought make public letter
which the Times-Union concealed The letter follows
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
Woman's Club Meeting.

The Woman's Club met at the home
of Mrs. Robt. L. Gibson Friday after
noon Feb. g. After the usual business
OF the afternoon, the meeting was turned
over 10 the social committee who had
prepared an interesting contest, and to
The one who succeeded in drawing the
best Ratchet and composing the best
toast TO Geo Washington, was awarded
beautiful book, ''Toasts," this was
won by Mrs. Lillian Knight. Mrs. How
ell Davis then served a delicious salad
which was a demonstration from the
Domestic Science Department
The Club then adjourned TO meet at
the home of Mrs. Peter Gardner Friday,
March 15th.-PreSS Reporter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
Attention Royal Arch Masons.

There will be special convocation OF
Putnam Chapter No. 9 r. A. NJ. on Mon
day March Alb. There will be an off
cial visitation of the D. G. High Priest.
There will be Two teams of candidates
for the r. A. Degree-Chapter will call
on at p. m. Supper will be served in
Banquet Hall. All members OF Palatka
Chapter are earnestly requested TO be
present and all sojourning R. A. Masons
are especially invited.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
For Sup erintendent of Public los

l hereby announce my candidall
election as Superintendent OF ~
struetion OF Putnam county, sub!ei
democratic Primaries. Filling tMl
Iant position in the past. / have s1'
70 give my very best services in pm
the educational interest OF thtI
schools OF the county, and tesir 2
70 express my gratitude aud apFf
foF the honor conferred upon Mel
the cooperation OF patrons and
have kindly aided me in this work, (
be chosen for the position again I
lse TO serve you to the very best OF Z,
lily. Respectfully,
J.. X. TCu,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-03-01
For Member of School Roard

trict No. s. oIOOi DIS
MS Is 70 announce my candidacy for re-.
e ei,,S,.i as Member of the school BOARD
primaries. II elected will in t6e f,Itnre ~
ia "a i. the past use every available means for
letter schools in my district, nnd in The
sOunty az large: Thanking you for past
~ III anu asking your continued co-op-
gtstioh IN the education of our BOYS ana
sEIs- Respectfully,
Ros,,,.,,,- nj, Z. R. CONWAY.