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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
TINY MEN AND WOMEN.


Exhibited In England.
OF dwarfs exhibited in England the
most celebrated was the Pole. Borul-
waski. who was born in 1889 and died
in 1887 At six he measured seventeen
inches and finally. in his thirtieth year.
reached thirty-nine inches. He had a
sister shorter than himself by head
and shoulders. Borulwaski Travelled all
over Europe. and now lies buried at
Durham.
In the year of his death his success
sor, Charles Stratton. known to fame
as General Tom Thumb" was born
When twenty-five he was thirty
inches high.
In 1874 he appeared in England and
had an extraordinary success. After
extensive travel in both henispheres
the general" again visited England in
1857, but the dwarf man. In spite Of
many personal and intellectual quail
ties. was less attractive than the dwarf
boy. In the year 1868 he married the
very minute American Lavinia War
ren. and died in 1888.
Other well known dwarfs Of the past
have been
Three children Of Scottish shep-
herd named Mckinley, the shortest of
whom was forty.tive inches.
Don Francisco HidalgO, Spaniard.
twenty-nine inches.
Jan Hannema. Dutchman. twenty
eight inches
Mary Jane Youngman. an Austral'
ian. who at the age Of fifteen was thir'
ty-tive inches high.-Pall Mall Gazette
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
PLANS FOR Mediation
TEMPORARILY AVERT WAR
FederaIs and Constitutiona|ists Included in
Peace Proposals.
But in Meantime Gen. Funston is at Vera Cruz Ready to Strike

During the week the United States
has formally agreed to accept the
good offices of the ENJOYS of the re-
publics of Argentina, Brazil and Chill
to bring about a peaceful settlement
of the Mexican trouble and avert war.
On Wednesday the scope of the me-
diation plans for settlement of the
Mexican crisis was broadened so as
to include the entire range Of Mexi
can affairs-not alone the critical is
sue between the United States and the
Huerta regime, but also the conflict
between the elements of northern and
southern Mexico, which have rent the
republic for many months.
This signal enlargement of the
mediation program followed the re-
ceipt late today of formal accep-
tance by Gen. Carranza, chief of the
constitutionalists, of the principle Of
mediation, as proposed by the ambas-
sador from Brazil and the ministers
from Argentina and Chilli.
Already the United States and Gen.
Huerta had formally accepted the
good offices of these South American
envoys, and now as further step,
Gen. Carranza has been brought into
the deliberations so as to draw very
element and faction within the range
of any settlement which may be at
tanned.
In the meantime the transports
with Brig. Gen. Funston's command
aboard, are off Vera Cruz and ready
to land. President Wilson, it is evil
dent from all the dispatches, will go
to almost any honorable distance 10
avoid war and secure peace, but he
has made it plain that this govern
ment will not recede from any OF its
original demands.
American citizens are leaving Mex
leo every day and there are many, re-
ports of outrages perpetrated on them
by Mexican Federals.
Despite the efforts to mediate by
the South American republics, it is
definitely stated from Washington
that President Wilson will never rec.
ognize Huerta and will make a great
display of the military and naval
strength of the United States
throughout Mexico, if necessary, ir
an effort to break the dictator's pow
er and to force him to retire
Throughout all negotiations his one
stipulation will be that "Huerra must
90"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
What Killed tho Adjutant.

There is story Of an English officer.
Colonel FitzRoy. that dates back to
1860. FitzRoy when In India was pos
sessed Of an air gun. and one after
noon he took shot at an adjutant, Il
bird which. being an excellent scaven
ger. is protected from injury by fine
of 100 rupees. Several people saw the
bird fall but heard no report There
was. of course. hubbub. and court
of inquiry was ordered to investigate
the birds death.
AS luck would have It. FitzRoy was
appointed president Of the court, the
finding Of which was duly recorded as
follows: THE court having carefully
investigated all the evidence brought
before it. has come to the conclusion
that the bird died Of sunstroke. (Sfgned'
Phil FitzRoy. Captain and President"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
GOV. TRAMMELL
EULOG|zES HEROES
Of Confederacy at Cemetery
Last Sunday Afternoon

The annual Memorial Day service
to the Confederate dead who are
sleeping the long sleep in West View
cemetery was observed last Sunday,
the ceremonies having been prompted
by the members of Patton Anderson
Chapter, U. D. c. of this city.
The procession was formed at the
foot of Lemon street and headed by
the Palatka Military Band moved
out to the cemetery, where the exer-
cises were held. A large gathering
of ladies and children had already
assembled, the great majority of
whom bore baskets of flowers with
which to decorate the graves Of the
sleeping heroes.
Col. S. J. Hilburn as master of
ceremonies, in a few brief words ell
quent with emotion and tender men,
ories, called attention to the purposes
and significance of the assembly, and
then called on Rev. W. M. Poage of
St. James church for the invocation.
Following the prayer the band rem
dered "Rock of Ages" in which the
congregation joined in singing.
/ Gov. Trammell was then introduced
and for a full half hour held the close
attention of his auditors while he ell
oquently and lucidly recited the story
of the war and the suffering and
privatons and heroism of the south
ern people during those four long
years of bloody conflict, and such d
conflict as the world had never before
nor since seen. The eloquent young
governor also paid an eloquent tri.
butte to the heroic self-sacrifices o1
the women of the south, and CLOSED
with an appeal for a reunited coun'
try.
Gov. Trammell is a most pleasing
and eloquent speaker and the crowc
hung with deep interest on his every
word.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
GEM CITY GUARDS
TO REORGAN|zE
And Offer Service in Mexico
If Needed

A priminary meeting of young men
interested in a reorganization of the
"Gem City Guards" was held at the
board of trade rooms last Saturday
night, when a recruiting committee
consisting of Chas. Burt, j. " Wal
ton, L. Cain, j. D. Points and J. D.
RoDerts was appointed to enroll
names and report at meeting to be
called later.
At this preliminary meeting also
Capt. J. D. Points and Chas. Burt
were elected captain and first lieu
tenant respectively, although it was
explained that no permanent election
could be held until the enrolment
had been completed.
On Monday night much larger
gathering was held at the same place.
Capt. Points called the meeting to
order and asked Gen. H. M. de Mont
mollin to take the chair. After a
few preliminary questions the enlist
ment roll was opened and the young
men asked to step forward and sign.
Immediately there was swarm of
young men about the table, and with
in few moments some 38 had sign
ed the rolls.
Hon. Robt. w. Davis of Gaines
vile, the second captain of the old
company and whose commission dates
back into the early SOS, and who was
present at the meeting, was intro
duced and addressed the assembled
gathering. Capt. Davis told of the
value of military company as a
means of cementing the young mer
of the place into brotherhood. He
didn't think there was much likeli-
hood of war with Mexico, and if there
should be, it wouldn't be much-Mex.
leo was too insignificant country tc
engage the United States in any pro.
longed struggle. The speaker urgec
upon the young men to join in the
military movement, not because OF
any war necessity, but for the gooc
it would do them in arousing thell
patriotism, their love for country
and pride in their city.
Capt. J. D. Points, Gen. de Mont
mollin, Capt. J. E. Lucas, Geo. w
Bassett and Archdeacon Wyllie were
also among the speakers. They
urged that in event of organization
the company should line up with tha
branch of the army known as tn,
coast artillry.
On Wednesday the recruiting com
mittee had secured total of 6S names
and a meeting was held last nigh
to complete the organization.
Last night the organization wa
completed with 78 members enrolled
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
Methodist Sunday School Grows.

The Methodist Sunday school had
larger attendance last Sunday than
it has had, and is said to be the larg-
est in the history of Palatka for ma
ny years, there being present 173
pupils with a collection of $1O.44.
The school is pushing that 200 mark
hard and there will be no let-up un-
til after that number is passed. The
slogan is now 1900 and more" If
everyone present last Sunday would
ask one more to come next Sunday
and be there themselves, we would go
far over the 200 mark. Try it.
The interest in the "Trip to Jerusa-
lew" is on the increase and there was
some Is new ones added last week,
J. N. Blackwell's class is in the
lead. Miss Susie Walton'S class OF
little boys made over 1000 miles
making the largest score Of any last
Sunday-having 16 present and be-
ing three over their enrolment.
Miss Nellie Jackson's class of lit
tie tots 6 to 6 years. come close
second with over 800 miles.
Two hundred next Sunday sure!
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Tilghman

At a meeting of the Ladies Aid
Society of st. James Methodist Epls-
copal church, South, last week, an
impressive memorial service was con
Quoted in loving memory OF Mrs. ~
J. Tilghman. The following resolu-
tions were passed:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to call home to Himself in Heav-
en-. our beloved friend and leader,
Mrs. N. ]. Tilghman, and
! Whereas, This Ladies Aid Society
of the Methodist Church does now
and will always hold in loving re-
membrance the wise counsel and ac-
tive interest which Mrs. Tliighman
showed for so many years IN the
work of this society, therefore be II
Resolved: First, That in the death
of our sister. the society, the church
and the city have lost an admlraOle;
useful and well-beloved friend; and
that our sorrow over her deatn Is
sincere, for she was one who inspired
| love and admiration.
Second, That we will always cher
ish a profound appreciation OF the
life she lived among us, so full OF
generous deeds and impulses, and So
distinguished for its substantial
achievements.
Third, That copy of these reso-
lutions be spread on the minutes, one
sent to the papers, and one sent to
the bereaved husband and family as
token of our sympathy for them
and our love and respect for her wht
so long was always ready to up
hold our Hands in the Lord
MRS. A. G. PHILIPS,
MISS KATE LUCAS,
MRS. J. N. WALTON.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
METHODS OF THE KAISER.
Whom William Wants Information Hs
Just Simply Gets II.


Just Simply Gets It.
1t is a we'll known fact that. often
becoming interested in some subject,
Kaiser William summons the greatest
authority on the subject and gets the
latest information in the quickest way.
The emperor. so the story goes. sum-
moned Professor Harnack. the re-
nowned theologian, and asked him
some technical questions-say the lat
est news on the antiquity of the book
of John. The kaiser is known to be
specialist in refutlng higher criti-
cism. SO perhaps the question was
even more technical.
He and Harnack INDUCED in spir-
tied discussion and all too soon the
clock Drained private secretary inter-
rupted to tell his majesty that he had
an appointment for the next half hour
with Prince So-and-so. The emperOr's
face clouded where am | tomorrow
night?" he asked. Your majesty
dimes with Count So-andso." Then
turning to the theologian the emperor
said, "Well, shall see you again and
finish the discussion"
The next day Professor Harnack re-
ceived an invitation from the count
who was entertaining the kaiser. and
although he was not acquainted with
his host he accepted. At dinner he
found himself sitting next to the EN-
peror. who Immediately resumed the
theological discussion where 1t had
been left Off the day before. And this
time it was finished.-Chicago News.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
woman's Influence.

If is at the foot of woman we lay
the aureIs that without her smile
would never have been gained. II Is
her image that strings the Tyre Of the
poet. that animates the voice in the
blaze of eloquent faction and guides
the brain in the august tolls of stately
counsel Whatever may be the lot OF
man. however unfortunate, however
oppressed. if he only love and be loved,
he must strike Il balance in favor OF
existence. for love can illumine the
dark roof of poverty and tighten the
fetters of the slave.-DisraeH.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
HOMES OF THE SYRlANS.
Where II Is Little Trouble to Take
Up Thy Bed and Walk"

UP ny pcO anu "aiN
On the right as you enter the house
stands a small structure of sun dried
brick. called mekhChlah. 1t is about
i've feet higA. six feet long and foot
deep. On the inner site 1t is divided
into openings OF different sizes and
serves the cosmopolitan purpose of a
china closet, kettle cupboard, place
for fathers Turkish pipe (nargilel and
tobacco and whatever other little ar
ticles it may be convenient for the
moment to thrust into it.
The maukedah ttireplace) IS at the
forward end of this structure. 1t Is
such fireplace as you would build at
picnic-sQuare. open at the top for
the kettle to set in and at one side to
admit the fuel 1t is built of clay mix
ed with straw and fine quartz. There
Is no chimney. The smoke floats in
the house with the sutferance of pub
lie opinion. The ceiling is black and
shining. as if it had been vanished
The earthen floor is painted frequently
with red mud and rubbed with q
smooth stone until it shines. 1t is fur
nished with straw mats, cushions anc
| in the winter season soft and fluffy
sheepskinS.
There are no chairs. no bedsteads
The family sit and sleep on the floor
| The bed consists Of a thick cushion
for mattress. stuffed with wool ol
| a.. tnTt q
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
paIatka Club Wins.

The Palatka baseball club played
its first game for the season on the
home grounds last Wednesday after
noon, the Seminoles of Jacksonyile
being the opposing team The "a
latka club won by score of a to z IN
a we'll played game, and one that
evoked much praise from the specta-
tors. Manager Kennerly is to be
congratulated on his 1914 aggrega-
tim
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01

The lawyer was Scotch. and the
indigo was English. The case in argu-
ment concerned certain water rights,
and the lawyer had frequently to use
the word water" which he pronounc-
ed very broad.
"NIr. Ss-and-so," at last interrupted
the Judge. do you spell water with
two is in your countryF'
"Na. ma. my lord" quickly retorted
the lawyer. but we spell manners WI
twa n'sw
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
ipes bv a Sick Poet.

Mr.. William Watson, when ill>inI Lon.
don and attempting dinner for which
he had no appetite, scribbed these
lines on scrap Of paper, which he
threw to his attendant:
Strange sauce that's mingled with the
meat,
Strange meat that's mingled with the
sauce-in vain
| eat and, wond'r ring what and why l eat
Long for the porridge Of my youth
again.
London Chronicle.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01

"My wife was to give a rose tea
everything scented with rcses.
"a delicate cOnCeit
"Yes: but things went wrong. The
people In the next flat took that oc-
casion to have onions and cabbage
Louisville Cuurier-I Ournal
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
RinaIess Weddings.

A wedding without ring seems IN
coprruous, but in some parts of Spain
no ring is used. After the ceremony
the bridegroom moves the flower In
his brides hair from left to right Tor
in those districts to wear rose above
your right ear is to proclaim yourseir
a wife.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
Use For His Head.

Old Gntrux Ito his fashionable SOM
You and your set thoroughly disgust
me. You could get along as well with
out a head on your shoulders rs with
one. Algy-Aw. fawther, how wedicu-
lous! Why. wheah would a fellah
weah his hat t?--Puck.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-05-01
Man of His Word.

Wife-You've changed dreadfully.
Before we were married you said that
you'd lay down your life for me- Huo
Well. | did-my life of single bless
edpess. Exchange.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19
COME TO TOWN TUESDAY,
THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

For the convenience Of buyers and
sellers Of country produce. the
Boarding Hall desires to have coun-
try produce brought in on Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday be-
tween nine o'clock and half past
eleven. At these hours they will
be sure TO find Miss Sperry, the
Boarding Hall matron, at her Office
in the south court and thus save
their time and hers.
II is the desire Of great many
other house-keepers to have set
market days and the general opin-
ion is that Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday will best suit both buyers
and sellers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Sarah Spurlock after contin-
ued suffering from tuberculosis died
at her home on Center Street on
the 10th. inst. She followed very
closely her son who died from the
same dread disease only few weeks
ago. The remains were laid to
rest in the family burrying ground
near Paint Lick. Rev. Howard Hud-
son ofliciated.
II makes no difference what you
want, phone %. ad
The Madison County Medical As
ISOLATION will meet here this week
in the mems club room, Cornelius
Block.
Mrs. Annette Ingram. who has
been rather seriously i'll at the COL
lege hospital the past several weeks
and who recently underwent an
operation for intestinal perforation
is much better this week.
Irish potatoes si.O0 per blu. Cor
nett's. (ad)
Mr.. Ferdinand G. Walker. OF
Louisville, portrait painter, who
visited Berea last February. and
presented the school with a por-
trait Of Lincoln. which he himself
painted, is visiting here this week.
Mr.. Lee Terrill, State Y. NJ. C. A.
Secretary, is visiting the school this
week.
Golden Grain Flour, 75c. Cornett's.
fadA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Lou Hanson returned from
the West, last week, where she has
been on an extended visit with
friends and relatives.
Mr.. William Taylor, an Academy
student of last year, spent Satur-
day and Sunday visiting with school
friends.
Heating stove at bargain. NJ. L.
sphinx. ad
Mr.. R. M. Marcum and family OF
Richmond, KY, is visiting Mr.. W.
Il. Long this week.
David Hopkins, of the College De-
partment, was called home last
Thursday by the serious illness OF
his sister.
Get that stove at Welch's. ad
The Misses Gene McCollum, Eta
Boyer, Grace Dizney and Alice Case
we're delightfully."- entertained at the
Hill home on Scaffold Cane pike last
Monday afternoon. A most excel
lent dinner was served which the
girls greatly enjoyed.
Miss Nellie Nolan of Harlan, Ky.
is spending the week at the home OF
her cousin, Mr.. Cornett, on Estill
It.
All the new style sweaters, all
5olors. all prices for men, women
and children at Hayes and Colt. (ad)
Miss Jessamine Davis and sister,
and her cousin. Mr.. Brannaugh went
TO Waco, Ky, Saturday for a sew
eral days visit.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19

Mr.. j. W. Herndon in company
with Mr.. U. $. Wyatt and others
from Winchester started for the
sunny South, Tuesday morning.
They are all interested in Mississ-
ippi land investments. They are
grasping opportunities by the fore
lock. They all know what good
deals there are in Mississippi. They
will be gone for week or ten days.
Cornett cut Bankers Choice Cof-
fee to 3Oc. (ad)
Mr.. w. n. Cornn OF London, visi-
ted in Berea Sunday.
Little Cecil Wilson. the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wilson, is very
low at this writing.
The Philathea class OF the Union
Church met last Thursday even
ing at Boone Tavern parlor TO re-
elect officers.
The officers for the following year
are: Miss Marie Bowers, President I;
Miss Helen Bowman, Secretary /;
Miss Susan Porter, Vice President !;
Miss Susan Holiday, Treasurer.
The girls of the seventh and
eighth grades enjoyed a camping trip
to Indian Fort Mountain from Sat-
urday until Monday.
Mrs. C. w. Johnston received three
prizes at the corn fair instead Of
one as the prize list Of last week
stated-flrst on canned vegetables,
first on bread and second on canned
fruit.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19
Wear new pair Of Florsheims, IS and s
or Bostonians, $3.50, s. $3.50
Miss Hattie Carr and little Eliza
beth Ogg, visited from Friday until

Miss Hattie Carr and little Eliza
beth Ogg, visited from Friday unit
Monday with Miss Cars sister. Mrs
Bette Sunderland Of Williamsburg
FOR SALE-Old house, good size
would make fine stable or barn. In
quire H. F.. Taylor, Berea College
ad 81
The Rev. ". II. Smith and family
have moved to Barboursville.
Mr.. John Muncy who is building
Mr.. J. McCord's new house in Rich
mond, spent weeks end with his
family.
Mr.. Edgar Moore went to Gin
cinnati Ohio, Saturday on bus
mess trip. Returned Tuesday.
Ladies, | make nice hair switches
Of your combings. Mrs. Lena At
kinson, Newton, Miss. lad 2i)
The Improvement of fixing the
street on Estill is complete.
DR.. and Mrs. ;. II. Baker are NOV
ing to their new residence on Pros
pect street.
Miss Addie Fish and her cousin,
Mr.. Earl Haley spent weeks end
with friends and relatives in
Wilde.
Bulk pickles. sweet and sour. Cor
netts. (ad)
Mr.. Ora Adams spent weeks end
in Brush Greek, with his sister,
Mrs. J. Laswell.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19
[. & n. TINE TABLE

North Bound, Local
Knoxville 700 a. m. 1855 p. m.
BEREA :07 p. m. 1854 a. m.
Cincinnati 6:i5 p. m. 7:45 a. m.
South Bound, Local
Cincinnati GAO a. m. S:i5 p. IN.
BEREA 1921 p. m. 1925 a. m.
Knoxville 700 p. m. $50 a. m.
Express Train
No 80 will stop to take on passen-
gers for Knoxville and points beyond.
South Bound
Cincinnati 800 a. m.
BEREA II as a. IN.
No. 80 will stop at Berea TO take
on passengers for Cincinnati, o., and
points beyond.
North Bound
BEREA 4:55 p. m.
Cincinnati $50 p. m.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19

Remember the College garden at
Berea has a well-stOcked nursery of
grapes and strawberries, all stand
ard varieties used in this climate.
The cry is buy American made
products" Why not Berean?
Grapes $500 per hundred, straw
berries, SOC per hundred. ad-22
Miss Maud Parsons who has been
in Toronto Can. since last summer
has returned home on account OF
the illness Of her father.
Mr.. Elmo Flanery, who has been
in Battle Creek, Mich. and various
other places during the past two
years returned to Berea last week.
The largest and best selected line
Of Dry Goods and Gents furnishings
now at Welch's ad
Mrs. Berry Little of Jackson
County has been visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bales,
and other relatives for the past few
days.
Mrs. b. II. Gabbard was visited at
the first Of the week by her father.
Mr.. A. p. Gabbard and family NOV
ed Monday to their farm in Middle
town, Ky.
See those 25c Brooms at Cornetts.
(ad)
Mrs. Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. f. T..
Fish and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Johnson were entertained at dinner
Wednesday at the home OF Mrs.
Jennie Fish.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-11-19
RECITAL ARTISTS

Don't forget the Recital Artists
on the Lyceum Course Monday night
the 23rd. You will enjoy the Bass
Soloist. the Piano soloist, the Cell
ist soloist, the Soprano Soloist and
all the other soloists II you don't
forget the date. This entertainment
IS one Of the best of the season and
you will regret Il If you do net hear
them.