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The Washington times., 1914-12-27

French. German and English. especially
tho commsud of literary expression ia
his own language. were necessary for
him. History. political economy. polit-
ical science and constitutional law were
desirable.
For this last study he was singu-
larry fortunate in having at hand one
OF the first living authorities i'm the
late Sir William Arson. Sir William
ut once put the prince at his case and
there sprung uD between them a friend
ship which grew and strengthened
the British system. they went through
the constitutions of the world. the
prince reading and writing and taking
notes and Fir William talking and eE-
pounding.
Prefers Tutors To Lectures.
Side by side with this the prince
attended lectures on history. political
economy and political science. lie also
had many special hours of instruction
with the university teachers of French
and German. He went for special TUT
ton in history TO the college tutors in
that subject, and every week he wrote
an English essay for the president.
Lectures he chiefly attended in the
earlier part OF his career. More and
more as time went on he found that ne
preferred the OXFORD system of private
and individual instruction
OF the princes work in English CONS
position. which DIR. warren himself SUI
pervised. his teacher says:
His essays, which at first were con-
scientious reproductions and compila-
tions, because more and more his own.
both in thought and expression In the
end. though not yet twenty and only at
the age when many boys are Just be-
ginning oxford, he acquired q considers
"a BILE mastery. Gifted with a good YER
bad memory, a freshness of view ana
decided independence OF character. his
essays, il not exactly literary, became
more and more interesting and eloquent
or striking, il only in their genuine
sincerity and simple honesty.
Those who knew him well viii agres
that few undergraduates. taking things
all around, get more, il so much, out OF
two years. oxford might have given
him a little more. The cumulative IN
fiuence of her studies and her life
might have deepencd him still further,
hut he leaves her. il young, already
a BILE to be- what England expects,
force and factor in national life.
The Washington times., 1914-12-27
Bandit Slain in Fight
With Chief of Police

bandit about twenty-six years old.
whose identity has not been learned,
was killed, Chief of Police S. W. Fen
ton, was shot through the leg, and two
citizens were wounded In battle here.
resulting from an attempt to hold UP
twenty men in a pool hall.
Fenton was passing the place. AND
saw the men inside with their hands
up. He emptied his revolver at the
robber. every shot taking effect, and
the latter returned the fire The chief
secured another revolver, and met the
Undiscovered robber as he came out Of
the rear door. Lying on the ground
Fenton riddled the bandit with bullets
The dead man used a white silk hand
lIerchief for a mask. lie was fairly
well dressed.
The Washington times., 1914-12-27
$1,000, $3.50 and $500 Girls Coats

In this lot finest Bedford Cord and Beaver Coats
for girls IA Either velvet inlaid
belt styles Trimmed with large buttons; in CT o.
The Washington times., 1914-12-27

Turkish Il o " RI ).
22N4N; take out Your
tape and you can
readily sec what a
nice size toNcliuC
YOU arc being Of
fcrCd: made very
heavy, durable nap:
fuU blCachcd and,
i nicely G flu 15c
The Washington times., 1914-12-27
New Year at Shiloh

AcFent services were continued ar
shiloh Baptist Church. Strangers
lone. today. The Rev. Dr.. WaI6ro7
preached at Il a. m. on .'Redemntio,
and Sonship the Results of the Jncsr-
aaron His topic tonight will he
Greatness Through Service - IT,.
church viii hold ''watch-night scrV-
les from TO T. o clock on New Year
I've, At which the pastor will announce
The watchword for the wear" and
approp1ste service in honor of the Ne,y
Year will be held. N''o Nc"
The Washington times., 1914-12-27
PRINCE |SL|KEO BY
OXFORD STUDENTS
Learned to Present His Ideas
ForcibIy and Guage Charac-
ter, Says Instructor.

LONDON. Dec. 27-Thc prince OF
Wales career at Oxford-his studies.
his sports. his friendships-are de-
scribed in 4 statement given out by Dr.
7. IT. Warren. president of MagdaIen
College. Oxford.
"Rookish the prince will never be-
says DIR. Warren. not BeauclerIl.
sjT less a British Solomon. Kings. per-
haps fortunately. seldom are this last.
But the prince will not want for power
Of ready and forcible presentation,
either in speech or writing. All the time
AZ oxford he was learning more and
more of men. SaginG character. watch
ing its play. getting tSknow what Eng
lishmen are like, both individually and
in the mass"
War Ends Studies.
The prince finished his second year
at Magdalcn and was TO have returned
for at least one moro term had not the
war cut short his course. He arrived at
Oxford at eighteen years of age. DR..
Warren continues:
He was well forward in the studies
and training of the navy, but naturally
somewhat newer TO and less directly
prepared for university life and studies
than the public school boy. In a few
weeks he began to find his feet and
develop rapidly. From the first he took
his own line. with equal modesty and
hrmness. determined that he would be
really an equal among equals that he
would seek and accept no tribute EXCEPT
on his merits. that he would take as
habitual and sssiduous trouble to avoid
difference or preference as others take
TO cultivate il. His natural dignity and
charm and the good sense and good
feeling Of his college companions on
abied him 10 go far in this resolve with
out mishap.
Made Wide Acquaintance.
.'IIe made a wide acquaintance. Ms
rooms were more and more open to his
friends and his friends friends. lie
played football. tennis, golf rackets;
he motored; he ran with the COLLEGE
boats. nc ran n great deal with the
beaglcs; he shot at various country
houses round oxford; he rode, for eX-
ercise. and TO hounGs. In this last
accomplishment he started at a disac-
vantage, but bv real perseverance, and
pluck soon made UP for it. He was
withal pUnctual and diligent MEM
Der in the ranks of the officers train
ing corps. lie drilled. he marched. he
went into camp like any other private.
AS 10 his set studies, his time was
short: the career for which he was 20
prepare was a unique one. Strict edu-
cational economy had to be practiced.
The Washington times., 1914-12-27

II Is wonderful. the
goodness OF qualify,
and the splendid cf-
fects, these Bingham
pieces. OF checks.
stripes, plaidS. and
blocks blocks. All 47sc
The Washington times., 1914-12-27

Stunning model coat Of silk
plush, lined throughout with
finest Of guaranteed satin iln-
est of FOX trut" models, with
broad belt. fastened with largo
covered buttons and Jared skirts.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-20

by an old couple who took boarders
to exc out their scanty means.
And, though old Mr.. and Mrs.
Beach were pleased to SEE him, there
was a certain hesitation about their
welcome. He had run down unan-
nounced, trusting to luck to obtain a
room. To his surprise and delight the
: house was nearly empty.
: The only other guest was a charm
ing young lady named Miss Marchant.
And, though they were introduced
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-20

Mr.. BEACH'S "MENTALS" 3
, = . #/4 = =
: BY John Enrol.
1t was five years since Henry
Thornley,, then a struggling artist but
now beginning to be known in his
profession, had stayed at Croft Inn.
It was a little placed tucked away in
the heart of the Berkshires, and kept
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-20

WALL oA 4hohSJ 44O 4Ao4 q
whose name, Thornley, learned, was
Rose-did not appear enthusiastic
about becoming acquainted with him.
In fact, on the third morning
Thornton was so disguised with his
efforts to make her friendship that he
had almost decided to leave for town.
He vas strolling along a country
lane in no pleasant mood when he
heard the sound of a gaIloping horse
behind him. He turned, to see Miss
Marchant seated in the landlords old
fashioned buggy, while the pony, en-
tirely out of hand, was running at full
speed toward the railroad line. And
a train was sounding the in the dis
lance.
1t was the work of an instant for
Thornley, to spring forward and
clutch the pony's bride. Knocked
down and dragged for some distance
though he was, he brought the trem-
bling steed to a standstil just as the
train Numbered past.
He must have tainted for, when he
awoke, the pony wa cropping grass
contentedly by the wayside, while
Miss Rose Marchant kneeled at his
side, trying to revive him.
"You poor, brave mani" she said as
he opened his eyes.
1t was not the words, but some
thing in her tone that startled Thorn
ley. Miss Marchant was addressing
him distinctly as though he were an
inferior. And Thornley, did not like it.
He rose rather stifly to his feet.
will you permit me to drive you
back?" he asked. 81 understand a lit
tie about horses, and my wrist may
be stronger than yours"
He saw Miss Marchant's eyes widen
in either CONSERVATION or terror.
20, no, no." she cried, and sprang
into the buggy.
Thornley, was not used to being
treated with contempt, and his stub
bOrnneSS rose He caupht the nOnv
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
!! z + T 7 = = T FF =
| RUSSELL
/ FOR The
! STATE SENATE:

+ Hon. Frank L. Mayes, editor of +
+ the Pensacola Journal, and gener +
u ally conceded by the press of +
+ Florida to be it's most brilliant +
i exponent of progressive meas =
i ures, said in his paper recently: +
+ I'VE note that W. A. Russell of +
.s' Crescent City, Putnam county, +
i. has announced for state senator j.
+ from the 26th district, subject to j.
+ the action of the coming Demo- i
I. cratic primary. The Journal +
+ hopes that Mr.. Russell may be +
j. elected without opposition. He is +
ia progressive Democrat whose =
!. service in the house long since +
+ placed him among the leaders of =
- luat body and marked him as one +
1. of the safest and ablest legisla- +
i tors who ever sat at Tallahassee. +
+ MIR. RusselPs policies are the poll +
!. cies approved by the vast majori- =
+ ty of the people of Florida and ex- =
g emplified in the political life of +
+ Woodrow Wilson and William }. :
+ Bryan. He is the logical man +
j. for state senator from the 26th +
:. dis trict and his candidacy will be +
1. accompanied by the best wishes +
+ for success on the part of thou =
i. ands of progressive Democrats all =
20, or the state" =
+ !! 80 + + I. + + j. + j.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
MERRYDAY BROS. TO
BUILD new BLOCK
Containing Four Stores at
Corner of Lemon and
Second Sts.

w. T. Bogart the contractor has al
ready force of men clearing the de.
aris from the lot at the corner of
Lemon and Second streets preparato-
ry to the erection of large brick
block to cover the entire space. The
new block will be two stories in height
and will contain four large stores
facing Lemon street. The building
Will be constructed So as to permit
additional stories if found later there
ie a demand for them.
There has been great demand for
downtown store space during the
past winter, and this addition by the
Messrs. Merryday will fill pressing
need for more modern store rooms
M. Bogart, who has the contract
for building states that he will get al
the work Immediately. He is nov
completing the addition of an addeC
story over the two east stores Of tht
Earnest Co.'S big store.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
COUNTY ITINERARY
FOR CANDIDATES
Will not be Made--But few
Candidates Attend Meet
inq.

The meeting of county candidates
called by the chairman OF the county
executive committee, Julian c. CAL
houn, at the court house on Monday
was not generally attended. Messrs.
Middleton and Russell, senatorial
candidates were there, and Messrs.
Mckenzie and Bassett, candidates
for representatives were present,
with two or three candidates for
county commissioners and one or
two others.
The opinion of several was to the
effect that the people were busy and
would not turn out; Messrs. Mcken-
zie and Middleton didn't care about
the meetings for that reason; Mr..
Bassett inclined to the idea of hold
ing meetings, and Mr.. Russell was
willing to let the matter go by de-
fault. He offered a resolution to the
effect that meetings would be held
only in those precincts which express
ed a desire for them.
And so it will be gum shoe"
campaign by some of the candidates.
Mr.. Wall was not present and no
one could speak for him. Messrs.
Tilghman and Curry and Babers, who
were not present, would probably
rrefer a speaking campaign, as do
Messrs. Bassett and Russell.
1t was decided that if any of the
precinct committeeman saw desire
on the part of the people of his pre-
cinct for a meeting, he would notify
Chairman Calhoun and that gentle
man was authorized to call it, and
also to ask the precinct committee
man by letter if his people desired a
meeting, and if desired, to call one on
date fixed by the precinct.
1t is likely that several meetings
will be held under this plan, at the
larger precinct centers.
Up to the present time there has
been but little campaigning by can.
didates-except that of the "gun
shoe" variety on the part of several
who Ike to get their constituent bl
t4e ear and pour little gaff into il
that they wouldn't be likely to do ii
public meeting, with their oppo'
nents present to hear.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
GOOD MEN NEEDED
ON SCHOOL BOARD.
An Important Branch OF the
County Machinery.

1t is probable that all the men who
would serve on the board of county
school commissioners have now MADE
their announcements and that from
the body thus made up the people OF
Putnam county will select those who
are to administer this most import
ant branch of the county's finances
and manage it's public schools. The
board is made up of three commits
sioners representing three separate
sections of the county, and these with
the aid of the county superintendent,
who is secretary Of the board, constl-
tute the administrative department. or
rhe county's educational system. 10
have good schools we must have good
men to guard and direct them.
The only Palatka district candidate
is Mr.. Frank D. Wattles of this city.
as he will not likely have any oppo-
,.trop. he can be considered as the
nominee of the second district. The
News is glad that Palatka has united
on a man like Mr.. Wattles. He IS
prcgresslve; wants to build up and
improve the system. He believes IN
education; he does not have to be
told that the men of the future must
be educated men to get to the front IN
the business world. He recognizes
the Importance to the county of good
country and city schools; he knows
the people are demanding them and
! is willing to cater to that demand. .
In the First district, that part Of
the county on the east side of the
river, there is also but one candidate,
Mr.. J. H. Green. Mr.. Green lives at
Fruitland and has been member of
the board many years. He knows
the requirements of the work and has
never opposed any reasonable ad-
vance in school matters. For time
there was talk of opposition, but that
seems to have died out and Mr.. Green
will so in u~nppos9' IN hin II"
common schools of tie county will
continue to have good friend.
In the third district, the western
part of the county, there are three
announced candidates-Mr. E. R.
Conway, the present incumbent, MI
N. A. Stumpe of Florahome, and Mr..
A. w. Bundy of Bannerville.
Mr.. Conway lives in the Bostwick
precinct and has served at least two
or three terms on the board. He has
clean record and has been progress
sive-a firm friend of the schools.
Mr.. N. A. Stumpe or Florahome is
also a good man and in event OF his
election would undoubtedly make a
good official and one imbued with the
progressive spirit. :.
Mr.. A. w. Bundy, the latest candi-
date, is resident of the Bannervile
section and is a young man who is a
product of our school system. he
wants to serve, and says that in event
of his election he will do his utmost
in behalf of our county school system
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
CANDIDATES FOR
COUNTY TREASURE
AS. Willard and Or. Estes
After this Plum.

Whoever wins the race for the
office of county treasurer will prob
ably hold for but one term. The vo'
ters will at the general election IN
November pass on a Constltutlona'
amendment submitted at the last ses-
sion of the legislature, which, If
adopted, will abolish this office in an
other two years.
1t has long been argued that the
office of county treasurer is a useless
one; that it is a sinecure; that no
equivalent is given for the salary
paid. But the constitution provides
for the office, and that document is
supreme until overturned by the peo-
pie themselves. The plan is to abol-
ish the office and have the county
commissioners to designate bank to
act as custodian of the county funds,
officers who take in the funds to pay
over direct to the bank, instead OF to
the county treasurer, as now, and
which officer receives a commission
on moneys taken in and on moneys
paid out. The amendment will prob
ably pass, as it should
But for the next two years the coun-
ty will operate under the old system.
It will have a county treasurer. Who
will be "It?" That is the question
that is just now disturbing "Gus. "
Willard and DR.. Estes, who are the
opposing candidates.
I Mr.. Willard, who was the first to
announce, is one of the most popular
men in the county, and also one of
the best known. He formerly serv-
ed as chairman of the board of coun-
ty commissioners, and on the death
of Frank Blanchard was appoin &c
county tax collector, an office tc
which he was unanimously reelected
bv the people several terms. This
he finally relinquished by resignation
to enter business life as cashier o.
the Putnam National bank, and thus
putting the kibosh on the saying tina
"officals sometimes die, but never re
sign" "GuS." Willard resigned.
Mr.. Wizards duties prevent hi
making an active campaign or get
ting in personal touch with the vot
ers, but he has host of friends VIII
are helping him along. There is n
man in the county who possesses
stronger personal magnetism, or VIII
is known to so many people. Not on
man in the county doubts his abilit
to serve the people in this office hor
estly, efficiently and in skillfl
manner.
DR.. H. R. Estes, the second to ar
nounce, is an old citizen of Pa!atk
who only couple years ago retire
from the active practice of dentistr
because of encroaching age. He is
veteran of the confederacy and
man we'll on in years. He is witho'
business and has little if any prope
ty more than enough for living +
competed for the place two years ae
and failed of the nomination, whiC
,, went to ]. E. Edmonson. DR.. Este
friends have prevailed on him to II
:, again and he is doing it. He is
|, man who has always taken an acti'
! interest in the politics of the count
!. and is therefore known to most eve
; one who has had business in PalatE
!. for the past decade. His friends a
: making strong fight in his beha
y and from present indications the tlg
, promises to be lively.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Palatka Woman's Club.

Miss Agnes Ellen Harris addressed
the Palatka Woman's Club in the par
lors of the Putnam House on Monday
afternoon. 1t was a meeting of the
household economic department of the
club of which Mrs. S. ]. Hilburn is
chairman. Miss Harris is an enter.
tanning and impressive speaker and
told her hearers a good many facts
relating to home affairs, and also
called particular attention to the i'm
portance of the Canning and Garden
ing Work under her direction in this
State.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Different Vtswpoints,

Duncan Macpherson was playing
golf. Going out be drove brilliantly
over stream in hollow. my. but
yon wis fine drive owre the bonny
wee burnt" he remarked TO bis cad
die. Coming home he had to play
over this same burn" For another
hole and drove right into II. -Eans
ye an ssh tn ba' cot o Jon dirty
severF' be growied.-ArsoSaut
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
8 The Gem City Guards.

A movement is under way to or
ganize a militia company, and the
necessary papers have been received
from Adjutant General Foster. "a
latka once upon time had the crack
military company of the state Inc
boys are here for another one. We
hope the organization may be per-
fected.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
ATTENTION PUTNAM COUNTY
pROpERTY OWNERS.

If you have property in town or
country for sale or rent; list it with
us-will give it personal attention and
guarantee satisI actory results. Have
some cash buyers for farms we'll To-
Gated and worth the money.
O'HAVER & KNIGHT, Palatka, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Business of a Jury.

Willie-Paw. what is jury? Paw
A body Of men organized to find out
who has the best lawyer. my son.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-02

He rather fancies looking ludi-
crous, for, he says, it takes more real
brains to be funny than almost any
thing else in the amuse-the-people
business.
He is character man with the
Edison players at Bronx, New York.
A MASCULINE OUTBREAK
BY Berton BraIey.
Gee, Pm so weary of ladies who
SLOUGH,
Ladies who slump and who sag;
Sinuous posturings give me crouch,
Fill me with fumings and flag;
Fashion. plates, magazine pictures
and ads,
Flesh-and-blood women as well,
Torture my eyes with this saddest of
fads
Till am ready to yell!
Maybe I've mentioned the subject be-
fore;
Nevertheless l exclaim:
Where are the vertebrae women once
wore?
"hOAO 10 oil
Languid and istless and lolling and
limp,
Women come slithering by;
Where is the girl with some get up
and gimp,
Taut, trig and trim to the eye?
Look where will there's no sign of
relief;
Every one lumps-a la Mode;
Fashion has filled me with passion
and grief;
Some day think I'll explode,
Blow up entirely-or HE me away
Far from the well-beaten track,
And there l will peacefully linger and
stay
Till feminine backbones come
back!
-0-O-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-02

first human being who in years has
done me a kind act"
And the next morning he wrote
brief note to his lawyer, which ran:
Sell two of my bonds and send the
$1,000 to Naomi Barton for a we'd
ding present.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-02

Edwin O'Connor, the critics say, is
the funniest 'Irishman' in the
movie" business.
He is perfectly at home, apparent
ly, in the largest checked suit on the
market and the smallest derby in the
hat shop.
His own face, in its natural state is
really quite serious physiognomy,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-02
--O-O--
TRY THERE

If you don't want to be spoiled with
success, get job in the Weather
Bureau.