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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15

Soon after Speaker Champ Clark bad
been married be left home one morning
in a lit Of mental abstraction and for
got to give his wife the customary fare
well kiss.
On the way down the walk be re-
membered ard at once knew he was IN
trouble. Wondering what excuse BE-
could offer. be turned back to ths
house. In a fash Of inspiration he re
membered the date. Reaching the door
10 which Mrs Clark came with rather
grim smile. Champ held up one hant
and shouted.
April fool.@-Wa Washington Star.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
Axe You A KENTuckIAS n

of My Old Kentucky Home" The
hostess was passing among her guests
beaming at the success of her enter
tainment and sure that everybody wa:
having a good time when suddenly, t
her surprise, she came upon a middle
aged man but slightly known to bel
who was weeping silently but bitterly
In a secluded corner. Thinking tina
his heart had been touched by the OLE
song, she asked sympathetically.
why do you weep? Are you a Ken
tueklan?"
No. madam" he replied. Il am
musician Woman's Home Compan
ion
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
Low TIDES.
The sARAcINA BAND PLAYS

Mornings: yoIusia and Beach from
$50 to II.
Afternoons: The kiosk Except Fri
days. 2:30 to 4. Fridays, at the
schoolhouse from to 8.
Nights: Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, VoIusia and Beach from 4
to $40. Tuesdays, THURSDAYS and
Saturdays, the kiosk. from to 8: 30.
Mr.. Waite. Mr.. Rowe and Mr.
Burgoyne are authorized to accept
contributions to the band fund.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
Not lncanvanianced

Did the dissolution Of your gigantic
corporation cause you inconvenience? ?"
Not the slightest" replied Mr. Dustin
Stax. I needed an enlarged and I'M
proved system of branch offices, any,
how"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
Juvenile Literature.

What's the trouble with the chill
dren's books We issued last year,"
asked the publisher. We made a mis-.
take" said the manager, in trying too
hard to please the children The way
to sell children's books is TO get them
up in style that viii amuse the
grown-ups who are spending the mon.
ay"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15

@*FOR SALE - Elegantly located
lot on y. Ridgewod, near Bay St,
size 55x120, very reasonable. IL in
terested call at 13S \. Ridgewood.
64-4t
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15

**If Adam Stevens, colored, will
write NJ. L. Bradley, Lakeland. Fla,
giving his address he will learn news
of interest TO him.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
Why He Wept.

At reception one night a loud
voiced young man was invited 20 sing
Desultory applause followed and he
responded with vociferous rendering
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15

sIble the st. Johns county commits
sioners would think OF such thing
as that. But In the meantime the
roads leading out Of St Augustine
to the south must wait while the en-
tering route from the north is kept /
in the pink OF condition
The telephone service in Daytona /
is rotten. practically nobody denies
this. and practically everybody ex-
presses the same opinion. but for the
lore of Nike don't blame the central
girls for it II the service az first
annoyg you, then vexes you, then
makes you mad. and finally makes
you want TO ..cuss." don't 'cuss
the girls al the switchboard, they
can't help ii. but ..cuss" the company
which has permitted the business TO
grow into a condition which the
equipment viii not handle. The most
Of the trouble is caused By the fact
that the switchboard is out of date
and far 100 small to take care Of the
present business and the telephone
operators are NOT buying new switch
boards or installing new equipment.
They are simply working for wages
and trying to answer q dozen calls
az one time With one set Of cords.
They can't do il, and you COULDN'T do
it, either. so don't ..bawI them out
when they don't do an impossible
thing as an accommodation to you
The operators are doing the best the
can and il as much could be said for
the company which employs them
We would have a better service here.
The state Of Texas has taken the
lead in an effort to crush out the
tipping evil. Illinois is following
closely behind the Lone Star state,
!, and Florida viii make name for
: herself if her state legislature will
! climb the bandwagon and pass a Law
} making it a misdemeanor or a fell
ony for any person to give or accept
a tip within the state borders. The
tip curse adds greatly to the cost
OF living in Florida 1t is an evil
that should be firmly handled by tn,
next legislature. The hotel waiter
: must be tipped-the hackman mus
) be tipped-the messenger boy mus
:. Ia -srr.a4 %L- rz-af4or. 81 r.1~-to~- -.
4 the trains must be tipped Every
I where this "hold-up" game goes mer
n rily on. and many travellers say tn
e tip account reaches 50 per day if de
5 cent service is obtained. Many wait
1 ers divide with the boss and hote
a proprietors often lease the tippin
a privilege. a law should be passe
t. providing for severe punishment c
= those who give or accept tips-ant
4 tipping plecards should by law b
II placed in every hotel room, every dill
is ing room and in every elevator. NJ
D. groes on trains could we'll afford [
70 work for no salary because of tip
.e they receive. Florida should hav
Is stringent law. A travelling man e
le Inmates that go per cent Of the PEI
pie travelling in Pullmans pay til
:. averaging from Is cents to 81, an
v that the same is true OF those stol
n ping in hotels. He says that tippiE
It in Florida wiz average s.. 600 a da
n This means 1866, 900 year, Th
is estimate is probably too conseryatiy
s. considering the various avenues. tt
RS evil however, is SO serious that Il
OF legislature should go to it with "sht
n Ell and tongs''-the evil is GROWN
sh and is making dishonest men
Ill many kinds of employees.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
At First Glance

AT FIFst 1FaHCe.
A man usually Identifies the woman
who interests him with the mood in
which he first saw her, even with the
clothes she happened 70 be wear
Tamsie," b. Rosamund Na-i
pier.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Cloudy with probable rain In the
peninsula tonight or Sunday. Mod.
crate variable winds.
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RESIGNATION OF MADERO NOT
CONFIRMED AND BATTLE IN
CAPITAL CITY CONTINUED

Continued from First Page.)
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-15

The St. Johns county board of com
missioners is following out a plan to
borrow $4,000 to be expended in
road Improvements in that county,
and the plan calls for practically the
whole amount to be expended on the
road between ST. Augustine and Jack
sonville, although the board has con
sented to a portion of the money be-
ing expended on the road between
Hastings and st. Augustine. Automo-
bile drivers who have been over the
road between Daytona and Jackson
vile say the highway between st.
Augustine and the metropolis is in
fair condition now, but that the road
between the Ancient City and the
Volusia county line is in abominable
shape. Why don't the commission.
ers take some notice of the highways
leading from the Ancient City to
ward the south with the idea Of com
pleting and improving the John An
derson highway and establishing !
permanent highway the whole length
of the East Coast. OF course, If there
was a good road from st. Augustine
to Daytona and the other East Coas-
resort towns and cities, it is posi-
BILE motoring tourists might have rea
son to shorten their stops in the
Ancient City, but it is hardly pos
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19


Mondav night thieves agaia went to
word 10 this town breaking intr ths
Raj road Office aud robbine the cash
drawer which contained about thirty
Or forty cents ia pennies. A lot OF
draw backs and tickets were scattered
over the hgor and left there. On the
same night an attempt was made to
break into the bar room at Hotel La
Plata a blind being broken but no en-
trance made. the miscreants being
frightened away It is said that the
authorities are close on the trail OF the
misereauts but no arrests will be made
just yet.
On saturday night last some mis-
ereant with slippery hand took an
umbrella from the counter in the store
of Mr. W S. Yates and on Wednesday
night shortly after the evening train
going South left here rocking chair
was taken from the store porch Of Mr..
r. II Farrall and on the same night
lap robe was taken out of the buggy
Of Mr. W j, Mitchell There is too
much OF this thieving going on around
here now and when the misereants are
caught they should be speedily and Sc
yerely dealt with.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
yIeId in MaryIsaa shows peerease.


The value OF IA principal agricultural
crops grown on Maryland farms during
t1e year 1918 is placed at S35 OS9, 900
according to statement issued by the
Department Of agriculture. Both in
value and in yield the Maryland crops
ian short Of t7e iguras of 1912.
The Weld 10 bushels Of II principal
products this year is $1,000, 900, against
1000, 900 for 1912 The total inerea Sc
Ia vaue for IA principal crops
throughout the whole country as pub
lished IS Sls2 GOO 900 over last year.
but the yield is smaller.
The Department Of Agricultural
hgufes do not include the value of the
tTusS aud vegetable crops Of Maryland
run into millions. The fruit crops Of
the State are not included.
The production and value figures for
Maryland this wear are
Corn, Estimates, y ITO 600 bushels;
value, Sl4,3T2, 600
wheat-s,1l3,0O0 bushels; value, ST.
231 600.
Oats 1,2eo 600 bushels; value, $685.
600.
Barley-l45,000 bushels;value. S93, 00C
Rye $50 900 bushels; value, $296, 900
Buekwleat- 1920 bushels; valne
S1S6. 600.
s,74I, 900 bushels value
p sos, 600
Sweet Potato II. l2s GOO bushels
value, SGT 600
Hay-49l 900 tons; value, s7,46S, 900.
Tobacco = 509,0 600 pounds valve
81, 100000
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19

Mr.. Somerset Owen has returned
home from Western Maryland College
for the Christmas holidays
Mr.. Wesley Bowie, the up-to-data
shoemaker and harness member Of our
city has secured the services Of an ex
pert assistant and is now prepared 70
half sole your shoes while you wait
Get your parcel post and other pack
ages in email early thereby not only
helping the Postmasteis in their work
but insurirg delivery Of your packages
before Christmas.
Mr.. ". Ernest Copsey Of Benedict,
Nd, sailed on Wednesday last, from
baltimore via. Merchant Miners and
Transportation Co, for Florida, where
he uili spend the winter for his health.
Mr. Copsey spent last winter there and
returned in April with his health much
improved. We hope that he will return
from the sunny south in perfect health.
You are cordially invited to visit our
store during the Holiday Season. We
carry large and attractive line u
Christmas Presents, Toys, Candies,
Fancy Groceries, etc. and have an extra
force for the Christmas Rush and will
see that yau are waited upon promptly.
JAMES NJ. BOWLING & co.
Dec. 12-2t. Huehesviile, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
Death Of Mrs. jane B. usiun.

IL is with ource Of great regret
that we announces in this issue the death
# mrs. Jane B. Quinn, wife Of Mr.. J.
d Quinn, Of Indian Head. Mrs. Quinn
had been a sufferer fer sometime prior
to her death aud was taken to sibley
hospita in Washington for treatment
where she died on Saturday last, aged
Al years. She was one Of those
good women that our county was glad
to cali her own. Kind, sweet gentle
Of disposition, quiet and unassuming in
her manner and charitable she was
beloved by all who knew her. Her
fuaeral took place on Monday last, in
terment being in the ceremony Of Corn
wallis Neck, Catholic Church.
Rev. Father Ham celebrated REQUIEM
Mass and performed the burial services.
She is survived by her husband and
three .children who are Miss Manila
Quinn, Masters William and Michael
Quinn. Her pall-bearers we're. Messrs.
Z. E. Evans, J. J Gering, Il. @. Heise,
George W. Adams, Anthony Wynn, F.
E. Mastingly.
May her soul rest in peace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19

Mr.. J. c millius Howard while on a
visit to relatives here last week met
many of his old friends to whom he sx-
hibited a lemon weighing one pound
and two ouaces grown by Mrs. Samuel
Hayden, wife Of the former President
Of the Board Of School Commissioners
Of that county aud a former resident Of
this county. Mr.. Howard is in the real
estate aud insurance. business bsiag
perhaps the ablest insurance. writer
south of the Mason's and Dixon's
Hne. He is very proud OF the lemon as
he says it shows what can be grown IN
st. Mary's County where be deals ex
tremely IN real estate. The lemon is
indeed curiosity and well orth see
ing. 1t is the largest we have ever seer
anywhere. We are glad to know that
such things can be grown in St Mary IS
County, for it is in Southern Maryland
and we are proud Of our section Of the
State, which we have always claimed to
be the garden spot OF this earth
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
PATsoNizE THEn.

In our columns appear the advertise
rnents Of number of our local msr-
chants al Of whom should be patrt-
nized for many reasons. They them
selves patrosize local people when they
advertise ia local papers and they are
your friends the year round. Patro-
nize all of the county merchants
Mr.. John N. Co, hrane, has his new
store filed to the brtn win all
kinds Of Christmas goods, candies, toy
etc, and even stockings already filed
Be sure you pay him visit
z. ~ Fowler 3 Co.. who occupy
the old Roberts stand likewise have q
choice selection Of every kind of Christ
mas article you can think Of. They
handle the goods You want snd at The
prices to suit your taste and pocket
book. A call on them should not be
missed when doing your Christmas
shopping.
The locals of Messrs. j ~ Bowling
& Co, the K,ag of Merchants at
Hughesville, appears in our local
cnltvnns. He has not oaly full line
Of Christmas goods from TOYS to choice
presents but a corp OF clerks ready to
serve you. A visit to HughesviIle with
out visiting him will b. regre tied
Everybody needs fine Christmas
Whistles and wines M +. 2. Horuey
not only has the brand you want but
has it ready in tbs quantities. you need.
'Tbere are many who 80 to the city
r. do their Christmas shopping and
want to know where to go. We will
tell you II you shop in Washington
there is no better place to shop than
at Kaun's corner Of Pa. Ave. and sth
st. They handle eyer ything you can
possibly need or want ia the liue Of
clothes, Christmas presents, toys. can
dies etc, II you go to Baltimore to buy
your Christmas supplies you can find
Just what you wan. and az just the
price to suit your pocket books at
Hoessohile, Kohn aud Company'S fiae
store on the corner Of Lexington and
Howard Streets. They are ku wn far
and wide for the excellent and tine class
Of goods handled BY them as well as
for their promptness TO all your needs
and desires
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
Trottsr-Keudrlck.

The marriage Of Miss Bessie T. Ken
drick daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Kendrick OF Cross Roads, Md, to Mr..
Robert NJ. Trotter. Of Bryantown, Md
took place in Baltimore Wed. Dec. 10th
1918, Rev. G. T. Humphreys officiating
the bride wore a travelling suit OF blue
and bat to match and carried white
ehryanthsmums. The wedding was a
quiet one being witnessed only by a
few persons. inr. and Mrs. Trotter
immediately alter tie ceremony lel
Tor a short honey moon in Southern
Maryland. They visited the brides
parents where they spend some days
visiting friends and relatives, Afterwards
returning to Washington D. c. where
the groom is employed for the present.
Their many friends extend their hearty
congratulations
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19

Freckles,
Girl of the Limberlost
At The Foot OF The Rainbow,
Mistress Of Shenstone,
Spinner In The SUI,
Lavender And Old Lace,
Masters Violin; Money Moon,
The Ne'er-Du-Wetl;
Joyce of the North Woods,
The Forbidden Way; The Bottled Door.
Christmas Eve On Lonesome.
Trail of the Lonesome Pine,
Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come,
Knight OF The Cumberland Mother,
Trail of the Axe; Queen Sheba's ring,
My Lady's Garter; Secret Service,
Adventure Of Bobby Orde,
Strawberry Acres; Red Pepper Burns,
Tue Blue Flower;
The House of Cherry Street,
Maid Old New York; Prairie Courtship
Spirit ST Youth and the City Streets,
Glory Of Clementina; Mary Midthorns,
Graustark; Beverly of Graf stark,
Pandora's Box; DR.. David,
Modern Croniele; Me, Smith,
Maid of the Wispering Hills,
out of the Primitive; I be Conflict,
The Tennessee Shad; Emily Fox-Seatoi
The Common Law; The Prince & BETTY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19


Charles county doomed high in the
agricultural status Of the State when
tso Of her boys wan first and second
places In the corn club contest which
was conducted for the iirst time in this
state during the past year.
Walter Corner. who Hives near Wal
dori. won first place. He not only won
the $40 90 county prize but the state
prize which was a weeks visit to Wash
ingtou with all expenses paid during
which he was taken through all the
public buildings, had an interview with
the President and Secretary OF Agricul-
ture aud also had his picture taken With
them both. lie was awarded diploma
signed by the latter for efficiency in
corn raising. Ills average was % per
cent John c. Chapman, son Of Mr..
W. b. S. Chapman, won second place
with yield OF iol IL bushels by
weight,
We xien our hearty congratulations
70 these young msn and wish them
much success In the future.
The work q these young men show
what can be done when an effort is
made. The contest next year should
be entered into by iarget number 81
contestants than this year aud rene
ed and stronger effort made to again
bring the prize 10 this county These
com club contests are OF much value
aoi only teaching our boys how to be-
come goc farmers, butt demonstrates
to them that there is money to be made
in farming and Is an incentive to them
to stay on the farm.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
wheeler-MIIstssd.

Mr.. James N. Wheeler and Miss Lydia
Eleanor Milstead were quietly married
at the Parsonage Of the Methodist
Church in this city on Wednesday last
at noon by the Rev. J. W, Beall
Miss Miistead is a daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Milstead. and "a one Of
the most attractive and charming
young ladies Of this county.
MIR. Wheeler is a sen OF the late Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Wheeler. He is en-
gagged in caIpentering and farming at
both Of which he has been most sue
eessful. The happy couple viii reside
near Cross Roads. We extend them
our hearty congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
Mrs. Alice Bean Dead

Mrs. Alice Bean, wife Of Mr.. John Il .
Bean, died at her home near St. Pauls
Church on Wednesday night after a
finger .ng illness The immediate cause
OF her death was pneumonia. The de-
ceased was a daughter Of the late VIII
liam Berry formerly prominent cIti-
zeus Of this vicinity.
Besides her husband She leaves
family cf five sons and six daughters.
Her funeral viii take place on Friday
morning at St. Paul's Chapel and the
interment will De il the cemetery of
that Church
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
School Notice.


1. Is hereby ordered that the Public
Schools OF Charles county, white and
colored be closed for the Christmas
HOLIDAYS on Friday, Dec. 10Th, 1913,
and white schools not be reopened
until Monday, Jan. 12th, 1914. Color
ed schools to reopen on Monday, Jan.
5th 1914.
The Joint County Institute for white
teachers will be held in the Georgetown
Law School building, 506-S E. st. n.
W Washington, ID. G., Jan. 9TH to 9TH
both Inclusive.
For the Counties of Charles. Prince
Georges, st Mary's and Montgomery.
The Teachers are required by law to
attend and 81 n,nfness and regularity
in attendance A. .1s daily sessions is
expected.
By order of BoaFd
DIR. c. II. P0SkY, Fres.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19

Thomas C. Murray, son Of stanislaus
Murray, met with a painful and sad
accident on Wednesday of this week
when he had bis left hand cut of
by a saw while saving wood at the
home OF Dr. Iohis G, carrico. The in
lareu man was Immediately taken to
a hospital in Washington Ms many
irienas extend him their hsarasett Il n.
patty aud hope that the pain and sun
ering will be slight.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
Get The Washington Star Next
Sunday.

Two fascinating Christmas stories-
Noted Women Tell OF Christmas speu
in old corners Of the World, and ho'
Uncle Sam Furnishes Santa Claus wit
Designs for his Wonderful Christina
Toys. advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19

Abs Il Mawruss; My Lady "a D'unf
Country Boy Wluning Of Barbara Worth
Shepherd Of the Hills,
Calling OF Dan Mattl ews,
Printer OF Udeli's; Ben 'u: Wild olive
Inner Lhr Tie; Ffuitfui Vine,
Cap'n Warfeu's Wards; uihcef $50,
Rebecea Of Sunny brook ram.
New ,rooieies Of Rebeccl; aary Cray
The Power end the Glory.
Adventures Of Modest Man.
The sheriff of Dyke Hole
Poi and the Circus, The rurderer
The Lost Embas-adar
The Uarpe: From Btgdad,
Gene stTatto', Portef,
Florence Barclay; Myrtle Reod
Myrtle Reed: Myrtle Reed
Jeffrey Farnol; Rex Beach; II Comstock
George Gibbs: George Gibbs. Iohn Fox
John Fox, Come Fox, Come Fox.
catherine Norfiss. Ridgwel Cullam.
Riaer Ilaggsrd. Jsques Fnttelle,
tyrus Townsend Bray, 5. y. White.
Grace Richmond, Grace kichmord,
Henry Van Dyke, amel'a Barr,
Amelia Barr ual old Bindless.
Jane adams, William J Locke.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-12-19
HERE'S TO A MERRY
,S{ IS CHRISTMAS. S5@,
You can make it so by visit to the
Big Modern Department Store
OF j. M. COCHRANE,
La Plata, Nd.

Everything that the heart can desire be obtained from
our counters
Our Great SPecial--GranulatedS Sugar Sc.
All kinds of fresh nuts rasns oranges figs and Xmas
dies Counter upon laden with holiday novelties
tree decorations and useful gifts Xmas stockings ready filled
THE GREATEST DISPLAY OF BEAUTIFUL DOLLS
EVER SHOWN
Many lovely gifts in china ware and fancy articles Special
line novels and chdrens books Writing and hand
kerhefs To nothing of full equipment Of Clothes boots
Shoes dress goods and groceries of every description
MAKE YOUR BOY OR GIRL HAPPY, MIR. SANTA CLAUS, BY
AyIsIr1o OUR STORE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Ample force attend your needs without keeping you waiting
and it is pleasure to show you go. Is
EVERYTHING THAT NE CARRY IS NEW, OF THE BEST
QUALITY AND Ur-To-DATE And THE
PRICES ARE RIGuC
FREE CHANCES:To every cash omer whose purchase
amounts to $500 will give chance fu piece de-
coraed Toilet e to those spending $3.50 cha in handsome
German Silver Comb and Brush Set and to spending 81 90
chance in fine Nickel Rayo Lamp Chances from to 100
and you select your number when making rchase
COME TODAY AND GET READY FOR tRIsTMAs,
OUR DISPLAY WILL HELP you IN OUR SELECTIONS.
]. M. COCHRANE, LA PLATA, MD.