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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
MUSCLES OF STEEL.
They May Go Hand In Hand With
Poor Physical Health.

They May Go Hand In Hand With
Poor Physical Health.
Great muscular strength is no criteri
on Of health The most powerful Hth
lete may be conquered by malaria or
typhoid fever when a frai little WON
an throws off the attacks Of the germs
that cause these diseases and never
feels them.
A great priZefighter walks out in tn,
evening and is Stung by mosquito
A day or two later he is shivering with
cold and burning with fever by turns
The mosquito has injected the germs
of malaria into his blood aud his blood
has not the strength to eXterminatr
them. He receives Il small wound
The surgeon has to sew it up. and the
big, husky chap faintS from the pain
while slender, fragile woman endurrS
pains hundred times us severe with
scarcely Il murmur
For muscular strength and physical
health have nothing to do with each
'lhtI' / ne ihN NICdI tNtIHISe lllHi
causes the former is however. con
iuciye to the latter, for it makes man
breathe deeply, sets heart pumping
more vigorously aids his stomach and
ntestines to digest better. diStracts the
mind from care and promotes sound
sleep But great muscular strength
often exists with poor power of resist
anCe TO disease,
The most obvious proof Of this is in
The resisting power Of women. Won
ans vitality is greater than mans
She reSistS starvation better: she is not
so susceptible to cold or heat; she can
stand a greater loss of blood; when
poisoned she is more likely to recover.
and how often do we see physical gi.
ants the most miserable of victims to
Seasickness while delicate women are
eating their five meals a day in stormy
weather on shipboard! - New York
World.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
A MYSTERIOUS DESERT.
Wsird Tales That Are Told of the
"SouI APPALLING GobiU

"SouI Appalling Cobb"
Slowly we Travelled across the great
waste Of Dzungaria. the soul appaIl
Ing Cobb" of some writer's but to us a
land of beauty, even II of somewhat
terrifying character, for here more
nearly than in any other land Is beau
ty allied to terror.
These silent steppes the natives be
lieve to be the haunts of "genii" and
the rendezvous of evil spirits. AS a
recent writer has said, "The great
sandy desert Of Cobb has been looked
ON as the dwelling place of malignant
beings from the days of hoary antIq
uity."
All luckless travellers In this region
from the days of Marco Polo onward
have recorded strange stories of weird
beings that inhabit the depths of the
wastes. Mysterious singing and wall,
ing. beating Of drums and distant mu
sic are said to begulle the traveller and
lead him off the track until he is hope.
lessly lost In the wilderness. A recent
Russian explorer gives quite detail.
ed account of the wild men of the des
ert.
Listen to the strange story told by
Kosloff, who traversed the desert OF
Dzungaria in its widest part not long
ago: These wild men, the XXX ks
lis they are called. are covered with
short wool similar to the fur OF
young camel. They have long black
hair and black eyes. They are of ordi.
nary size, but rather long legged.
They roam the steppe In pairs, and
when haraSsed by man they scream,
whistle and smart as they run away
The native Kirghiz claim to have
caught them occasionally. but the cap
lives refuse food and drink and die
after few days. Wide World Mag
izine.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
THEFT OF RAILROAD FREIGHT
Now an Offence Against the National
Government.

To assist the railroads to protect
interstate freight shipments from
theft, Congress has enacted law
making such theft an offence against
the national government.
For years railroads and shippers
have suffered heavy losses from theft
of goods in transit. These losses in
many cases amount to more than
the claims paid by railroad for
goods damaged in train wrecks. On
the Pennsylvania railroad in 1912,
claims to the extent of $28,908, due
entirely to theft, were paid; while
claims paid for goods damaged in
wrecks amounted to only $4,000.
Owing to the fact that trains run
through many different counties and
states, railroad authorities have here
tofore found it very difficult to prose-
cute car and depot thieves, because in
such prosecutions it was necessary to
establish the location of the crime.
Through the Carlin Act, as the new
law is called, these thieves must face
in the federal court, eth
er in the district where the theft &C.
CURED, or in the district where the
thief is apprehended with the stolen
goods. In other words, the new law
makes it possible for railroads and
the national government effectively
to expedite the prosecution of the
thieves who make a practice of rob-
olng freight cars and depots,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
the Legislature prohibits the good peo-
pie in Baker county from carrying
"bottle of ticker" 10 church.

Senator H. H. McCreary of Alachua
county has submitted TO an interview in
the Times. Union in which he is repre-
Sented as saying of the late Legislature:
Il have no Comment to make | think
the least said is the better" If our
memory serve US well, lis our opinion
that there are several other members of
the upper house who have reason to
keep silent. But the trouble they will
find is that the people will demand to
know and intend 10 do some talking
themselves.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

Representative C. H. B. Floyd OF
Franklin county was fond of referring
10 himself during the legislative session
as harmless lunatic.' And yet few
more of his kind would not be out OF
place in any legislative body. Floyd is
brilliant-a sure enough genius. Per
hapS, as some have said, he lacks bal.
ance, but certain ii is that his fine head
with classic features is stuffed with cru
dilion as you'd stuff leather cushion;
with all the ologies OF the colleges, yes,
and prehistoric lore-an acknowl.
edged leader of the literali of Florida.
Were this truly wonderful man to aban.
don the practice of law and take to the
platform as public lecturer he would
gain such fame and fortune as has come
to few southern men. In presenting a
joint resolution at the closing hours Of
the legislative session last Friday, reso
luton proposing an amendment to the
State Constitution which would dc
away with future legislatures and place
the state under commission form oil
government, Mr.. Floyd said in sub
stance: "Our English form of repre-
sentative government is said to have
been inspired of the Almighty. hold
Mr.. Speaker, that the Almighty has moi
Withdrawn His inspiration from men
but that He still inspires His servants &c
labor for the common veal" Floyd
is wonderful orator who has at his
ready command either tender pathos Of
powerful sarcastic invective. Hi,
speeches during The recent Legislature
we're among the most notable features
of the session. If you don't believe il,
ask Representative Robinson of Orange
county, who during the closing week Of
the session introduced a resolution to
reimburse the members twelve dollars
each for money spent for postage and
telegraphing. "lf we propose TO take
this money from the state" said Mr..
Floyd in opposing the resolution, "why
stop at a meaSly twelve dollars Why
not act like men and make it twelve
hundred dollarS?" OF course the reso.
luton didn't pass.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

There is saying that rapid eating is
slow suicide" If you have formed the
habit of eating too rapidly you are most
likely suffering from indigestion or con-
stipation, which will result eventually in
serious illness unless corrected. DigeS-
ton begins in the month Food should
be thoroughly masticated and insali-
waited. Then when you have fulIness
OF the stomach or feel dull and stupid
after eating, take one of Chamberlain
Tablets. Many severe cases of stomach
trouble and constipation have been
cured by the use of these tablets. They
are easy TO take and most agreeable in
effect Sold by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

In every home where there is baby
there should also be a bottle of Nc.
GEES BABY ELINIR. 1t may be need.
ca at any time 10 correct sour stomach.
wind collie, diarrhoea or summer com
plant. 1t is wholesome remedy. con
tainS no opium, morphine or iniuriouS
drug of any kind Price 25c and SIC
per bottle. Sold by Ackcrman.Stewart
Drug Co., and J. H. Haughtong
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

A drill sergeant was drilling the re
cruit squad in the use of the rifle. Ev
erything went smoothly until blank
cartridges were distributed. The re
cruits were instructed to load their
pieces and stand at the ready" and
then the sergeant gave the command:
Fire at will"
Private Dunn was puzzled He low
cred his gun.
(which one is WHIP" he asked. New
York Post
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Obeyinu the Law,

A small town in Mississippi passed
law that no wheelbarrows should be
allowed on the sidewalks in the bust
ness portion Of the city Soon after
the law WIS passed one Saturday.
which is the busiest day OF the week.
while the streets were crowded, ne
gro came along the main street trun-
ding wheelbarrow filed with gro
ceries The city marshal stopped him,
telling him he was under arrest for
pushing his wheelharrow on the street
The negro looked at the officer for
moment, and then, picking up his little
girl, who was walking by his side, he
placed her upon the top of the grocer
les and, turning to the officer, said:
go on. white man. Dis here amt
no wheelbarrow. Dis is a baby car
ridge"-New York Times.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

In the days of Aristotle
Men drank booze from a Bottle
And called it Good.
So the modern temperance man
Would have you do again
If he could.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

a regular morning operation of the
bowels puts you in fine shape for the
days work. If you miss it you feel un-
comfortable and cannot put vim into
your movements. For all bowel irrcgu-
IaritieS HERBINE is The remedy. 1t
nurificS, strengthens and rceulates.
Price soc. Sold by Ackcrmln Stewart
Drug Co, and J. II. TIaughlon
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Msybe Thew Were

Little Clara has a habit Of stick.
ing her feet out of the bed covers.
One hot night, on being told not to do
80, she obeyed in silence for a little
while and then suddenly said, "Oh,
mamma, let me put my feet outi
They're choking"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Parasitic Fungi.

Although the red Aschersonia has
been found on this species, both in
Florida and in Cuba, it is much less
effective than with the citrus white
fly and cannot be depended upon for
control.
AS we are anxious to keep a record
of the ditribution of the woody white
fly the Entomologist requests the
growers to send him specimens of
leaves that are suspected of harbor-
ing this insect. To prevent the pos
sibility of spreading the pest, the
leaves should be inclosed in a tight
bottle or box with a few drops of al
cohol, chloroform, ether, or gasoline
and left for an hour or so, after which
they may be taken out and safely
mailed in a letter.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

Fontenelle listened to everything. and
he offended no one by disputing any
thing. At the close of his life he was
asked the secret of his success. and he
replied that it was by observing two
maxims. Everybody may be right"
and Everything may be So"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

Gradually and insidiouSly are mems
constitutional right to worship in their
own way and according TO the dictates
OF their own conscience being en-
Croached upon by the state One OF
The laws enacted at the last session OF
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

The Legislature of 1913 is now an
historic organization, and of its men,
berS it can be said: all are scattered now
and fled; some are worried, some are
dead-poIIticaIIv
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

She could pillow and do all the farm
work. and if she got land she would
get a husband, was the contention Of
young woman who applied recently
to the land board of Heathcotp Viz.
toria, Australia.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

why does woman always add a
postscript to her letter."
WELL" answered the ungallant
wretch, "she probably figures out in
her own mind what her letter has
made you think and then tries to have
the last word"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Nothing CompIimentarv.

When you offer a man a cigar, and
he looks at it and says: mo, thank
you. l had corned beef and cabbage
tor my dinner what does he imply?"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Can't Keen 1t Secret

The splendid work of Chamberlain's
Tablets is daily becoming more widely
known. No such grand remedy for
stomach and liver troubles has ever been
known. For sale by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
The Demurs Thino.

Edith-You haven't seen my engage
ment ring yet, have you? Marie-I
don't know, dear Who's the MANI
Boston Transcript.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Shake Off Your Rheumatism.

Now is the time 10 get rid of your
rheumatism. Try a twenty-five cent
bottle of Chamberlain iiniment and
see how quickly your rheumatism pains
disappear Sold by all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

Yes, it takes more than one of Fearn-
sides Prince Albert coats to gain any
standing as a Senator.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13

The beginning of wisdom is not in
the mind. but in the heart-A bbott
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Eradication and Control.

In many of the towns in the in
tested territory there are as yet only
small colonies on dooryard trees.
Many Of these colonies it should be
possible to stamp out by prompt ac-
ton. The groups of larvae are so
conspicuous that it would not be an
arduous task to pick off all the in
Tested elaves from the trees, and thus
destroy the colony. Indeed the wri-
ter apparently did so eradicate d
small colony in a grove near Tampa.
A little time spent now may save a
great deal of trouble later on
While we have had little experience
in spraying for the past, it would
seem that one of the miscble oils or
whale-oil soap, if applied while the
larvae are young, should be effective;
but the older lavae are so protected
by the collection of honeydew that it
is difficult to reach them with a spray.
The larvae are now in the most favor
able condition for spraying.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
Our Common School! oh save that

name
Forever from disgrace.
Oh; raise it high in prominence!
Give it an honored place!
The Common School. oh, let it stay
To educate the youth!
1t Shall not wrong or error teach,
But plain and honest truth.
Oh, guard that institution well,
1t is oIr couty's pride;
Within this much-loved land of ours
Let it in peace reside.
And garland it with letters bright
Which plainly shall declare:
Our buIwark is the Common School;
MoIest it if you dare.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-06-13
The Cuban or WOOlly Whitefiy.
By j, r, Watson.


A few years ago there was brought
to Tampa and Miami Cuban white
fly. From Tampa it has spread west
to st. Petersburg, south to Arcadia
and Fort Myers, and east to Winter
Haven. Until lately no cases Of
heavy infestation have occurred. A
wasp-like parasite has killed large
percentage of the larvae. lnvestiga-
lions in Cuba showed that the woolly
whitef1y was not severe pest there.
These facts led us to hope that it
would not become a severe pest in
Florida; but lately it has developed to
such an extent as to assume some
what alarming proportions, and a
warning notice to growers is needed
In the area above mentioned, this
whitefy is becoming more abundant
and in one grove in Lakeland it is do
ing more damage than the common
citrus whitefy ever did.
Its Appearance.
From the common whitefy (Aleuro-
disc citri) and the cloudy winged
whitefy GA. nubifera) this one Ca.
howardi) is easily distinguished by
the woolly or cottony growth which
entirely covers the larvae, except
when very young, and makes them
quite conspicuous. This woolly COW
ering may reach thickness of an
eighth of an inch or more. The lar
vac give off abundant honeydew
which is not thrown away from them
as thoroughly as with A. citri, but
collects in shining drops in the wool,
making the under side of the leaf ap-
pear as if coated with frost or snow.
There is a fourth species of white
fly in the State which is frequently
confused with the wholly whitefly.
This (paralyrodes perseae) may be
called the bay or waXy whitefy. Its
larvae is furnished with short rods Of
wax which, when broken and scatter
ed over the surface of the leaves,
make it resemble somewhat the Who'll
ly whitefy, but on a closer inspec-
ton the two may be easily distin-
guished. The wax rods of the bay
whitefy are short and nearly straight
forming thin coating of no appre-
ciable thickness. The wool" of the
woody whitefy is curled and long
enough to form a cushion or mat.
The bay whitefy is a native species,
common in most groves, but never
abundant.
The larvae of the woolly whitefly,
when Invested of its woody coat, meas
ures less than the larvae of the citrus
whitefy as far as length and breadth
are concerned, but is distinctly thick
er. 1t is yellowish brown. The adult
is smaller, more yellow, and is dis
timely more sluggish than the citrus
whitefy, not taking wing unless the
leaf is Jared. While laying eggs, the
female anchors herself by her suck
ing mouth-parts and rotates about the
anchorage as apivot, depositing the
eggs mostly in circles about an
eighth of an inch in diameter.
The food preferences of this spe-
cies for different varieties of citrus
are apparently the reverse of those
of the citrus whitefy in that grape
fruit seems to be its first choice and
oranges second, while tangerines
come last The woody whitefy has
been found on no food plant other
than citrus.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

which comes to the Colonial Saturday
night, Oct. 4th, insures the success OF
the performance. Mr.. McGrath is not
only a comedian of extraordinary tai
ents and decided personality. but he Is
a we'll trained singer as we'll, who
finds in the several song numbers as
signed to him in the piece a fitting
field for his vocal endowment. Most
comedians are reduced to the expedi-
ent of using talking songs" not be-
cause they are any funnier or because
they can be more easily understood,
but because they can sing no other
kind, Mr.. McGrath's rendition OF
Betsy" the Belle OF the Bathers" and
IF Number One Met Number Two" his
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
HOTEL BRYAN ARRIVALS

G. L. Dasbasch, San Antonio.
Andrew NJ. Rowley, PHILADELPHIA
Pa.
G.. w. Lemm, Brennan.
Jno. Hit, Houston.
Jack Foyer, Denver, Col.
o. F. Asberry, Houston.
l.. ]. Enron, San Francisco, Cal.
Gus j. Myers, Houston.
A. j. Eberhardt, Houston.
ID. l.. Tomlinson, Houston.
]. H. Norwood. Austin.
A. A. Farley, Brennan.
Julian Pennybacker, Palestine.
]. r. Coon, Dallas.
j. l.. Quicksal, Waco.
C.. Krollman, Evansville, Ind.
A. C. Lambert, Hearne.
A. l.. Murphy, Dallas.
Mrs. I. Williams, Bremond.
s. F.. Cottrell, Houston.
G.. A. Mistrot, Houston.
Sol Oberdorfer, Houston.
Abe Edel, Houston.
I. G.. Gerson, Houston.
Enroy ]. Burch, Houston.
A. G. Walling, Hillsboro.
II. o. Clarke, Houston.
Frank Moore, Dallas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
"HELEN KELLER DAY"

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 30.-This is
Helen Keller Day" at the National
Conservation. Miss Keller makes an
before thousands of admirers,
telling them how, after over twenty
years of almost ceaseless effort, she
learned to talk, though born deaf,
dumb and blind
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

forward to with pleasure by the lovers
of bright, fresh comedy and tuneful
music of the popular kind. "McFad.
denis Flats" is better than ever this
trip and the company superior in every
particular. The cast includes Arthur
Connolly, Joe Mason, Linton DeWolf,
Speck Bros, Jack Lampe, Annie Hart,
Maybelle Nahum, Norine Durham,
Olive DeWolf, Kittie Morgan and a
large chorus. Reserve your seats now.
SEATS ON SALE FOR "MARYS
LAMB"
The engagement of Den McGrath for
the leading role in "Mary's Lamb"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
NOTICE.

Mr.. f. C. Minister of the firm of
Shotwell & Harris will make his an
nual fall trip to Bryan on October |
and 2. Call and see our sample line
at Hotel Bryan. Remember the date.
MRS. NELLIE IL. STEPHENS,
Agent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
WEATHER FORECAST

Bryan, Tex, Sept 80, 1913.
Bryan and vicinity: Unsettled show
ers tonight or Wednesday.
East Texas: Generally cloudy; show
ers on coast tonight or Wednesday.
West Texas; Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday.
Oklahoma: Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday.
JOHN DAILY Jr., Local Observer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

ID. M. and M. +. Dansby to Will Oil
plant, one lot in Block six 60, City
of Bryan. Consideration $500.
Walter Ramsey to j. u. Ramsey, two
acres of land situated in the j. L. Scott
survey. Consideration $250.O0.
j. u. and Ida Ramsey to Walter
Ramsey, two acres of land situated in
the j. f. Scott survey. Consideration
$250.00.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

best numbers, show that he has a bari
tone voice of excellent quality, great
range and rare sweetness,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

The high school now has splendid
athletic team doing good work getting
ready for the games later on.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

The department of mathematics and
physics is now located in what was
formerly the seventh grade room.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

The high school rooms all overflow
ed and now the high school pupils are
seated in the auditorium which is used
as study hall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

There are now twelve pupils in our
graduating class, the largest number
for years. Most of them are boys.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

Open air schools are cominein many
places. Perhaps te can relieve the
congestion in the Bryan schools that
way without involving the city in, the
expense of big new buildings.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

sure of such a man as Mr.. Simpson
to teach it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES

G. w. Bennett and Miss Lucy Wag
ner.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

Reports concerning Mr.. Bates indi-
cate that he will sot- q back in
school. N>,Ic
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30

To intensity the work and attention
and shorten the time, first grade chill
dren are in N.ehool, Is what we are try
ing to do now.
w. c. LAWSON, Supt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-30
THE CITY SCHOOLS

State Superintendent w. +. Doughty
spent some time Friday looking
through the schools and expressed
himself as well pleased with what he
saw.