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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

st. Augustine, under its new COM
mission-manager charter, with such
representative men as j. E. lngra-
ham, H. W. Davis and Robert T. Kit
tie as commissioners the first named
of whom is mayor, and with Eugene
Masters, expert in municipal matters,
as manager, began business last Sat
urday. At this distance it looks as
if ever there was city to start off
under favorable auspices for a 6usl-
ness-like and intelligent management
if is our sister city of st. Augustine.
Harry Brown. editor of the Record,
has been indefatigable in his efforts
to have this system of government In
augurated in his city and now that it
has been accomplished, with every
official an ideal man for his place,
il appears to us that Mr.. Brown Is
entitled to our congratulations,
which are hereby rendered. Palatka
has had longings for commission
form of municipal management; 1t
can now watch St. Augustine and be-
fore beginning will be able to nrofit
by any mistakes our sister city may
have made. We certainly want less
cumbrous management of our city af-
fairs; here is our opportunity for
study of the most enlightened mod
ern system.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

Following the verdict of the jury
in the Harry X. Thaw insanity trial,
Justice Hendrick of the New York
Supreme Court has declared Thaw to
he sane. The verdict and the decis-
ion of Judge Hendrick meets with
popular approval, not alone in New
York, but in the entire country, and
vet the "State" of New York will not
give up its efforts to "convict" Thaw
of insanity. The prosecuting attor-
nev Immediately served notice of an
appeal, and in order to insure ThaWs
presence at any future proceedings,
the court placed him under bonds OF
$4,000. The prosecuting attorney
was even opposed to allowing Thaw
out on bond. The State in this
case is not the people of the State
of New York; at" is certain disap-
rointed officials who have lost a case
against a famous and profitable prls-
cner, one who had outwitted them, 1t
is case of persecution rather than
prosecution. Judge Hendrick IN an
nouncing his decision to let Thaw go
free, took occasion to administer a
wholesome "roast" to the professional
alienists who assisted the Estate" in
preparing its case, and then appeared
as expert witnesses against the pris-
oner. His "roast," however, while more
effective, was not as scathing as that
of Thaw himself, who, when on the
witness stand said: 81 have no i'll
feeling against DR.. Flint, though l
reckon l should have. DR.. Flint has
no moral sense. He is as apt to
swear to the false as the true. You
can draw any sort of opinions from
him as easily as bartender draws
beer from a spigot."
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

de to create Bay, Seminole and Pinel-
las counties, is now fighting against
the creation of Bloxham from his own
county of Marion and Levy county.
Brother Light thinks it would be hurt
full to nine out of ten persons in the
affected territory to have the new
county. We know nothing of the
merits of the contention, but simply
note the lamentable weakness of hu-
man nature; it's ever the same.-Or-
lando Reporters Star.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
Russian Line Broken

London.-The Austrians and Ger
mans, who are hurling themselves at
the 1,O00.mile Russian line, stretch
ing from the Baltic to the Bessara-
bia have broken through in places,
Berlin's official report claims. In the
Baltic provinces, General Won Buelow,
with large cavalry forces, has crossed
the Windau river and is moving on
Riga. In the Przssnysz district Won
Hindenburg, in his fourth attempt to
reach Warsaw, has twice broken the
Russian defense and compelled the
Russians to retire.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
Crescent City, July 10Th, 1915.
Odd Name Oddly Won.

The inn known as the Same Yet"
at Prestwich. has curious history.
which Mr. lakewood relates: The
house originally bore the Seven Stars.
but many years ago it became neces-
sary to have its faded sign repainted.
When the painter asked the landlord
what he was to put on the board he
received the answer, The same yet.
And the man took him at his word -
London News.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
Warsaw Menced BY Russian Drive

London.-The probability of the Rus
slams having to evacuate Warsaw,
threatened by Won Hindenburg and
Won Mackensen, is being discussed Sc
riously. The possibility of a further
retreat. however, is considered calm
ly in Russia, where the old theory
prevails that the further the enemy
is drawn into the country the worse
it is for him. For the present Berlin
is the only capital celebrating and
again Field Marshal Won Hindenburg,
whose success in the Praznysz district
is the cause of it, is lauded.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
state Of ohlo. city OF Toledo. /

state of Ohio. City Of Toledo
Lucas County. IS.
frank j. Cheney makes oath that be
Is - senior partner of the firm OF +. ).
SSinehey q Co, doing business in the
Slty OF Toledo, County and State afore-
sara and that said firm will pay the
sum sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
ea eaSn ana every case of Catarrh that ht
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
l., sworn to before me and subscrihed
IN my presence, this 9Th day Of De-
cember. A. D.. 1885.
tseaL) A w. GLEASON.
Notary Pubic
nally, and acts directly on the blood
ana mucous surfaces OF the system
send for testimonials free.
e J. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
SOLD by all Druggists. 75c- :.
lake Halls Family Pills for eonsu.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
FIXING the Blame.

The Parson-To whom am indebted
for this visit? The Bridegr0om-To
Mamie's mother: she thought Id been
courting her long enough, and she said
so.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
Certainly Foolish.

We never heard Of man who tried
to free himself of a manslaughter
charge by pleading guilty to murder.
but an up state man tried to prove he
wasn't crazy the other day by claim
ing he was in love.-Milwaukee Jour
nal
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

Leo Frank got it in the neck"
Thaw has faded into innocuous desue-
tude, and now Becker is to be shocked
into absolute silence, thus opening the
way for more room on first page for
the German note.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

James E. Ingraham, st. Augustine's
first mayor under the commission
manager form Of municipal govern
ment. is the first vice-president of
the Florida East Coast Railway and
a man who will sit comfortably In
an executive chair.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
An Execution,

Nothing can be short and long at
the same time"
whats the matter with a dachs
hund ?"-Baltimor American.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
BIDS WANTED.

For repairing Palatka Public School
No. /. Bids to be opened Wednes-
day, July 2S, 1915. Specifications of
all work contemplated may be OBJ
tanned upon application to
HOWELL A. DAVIS,
Chairman Trustees
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

Chickens come home to roost. Lead
Kindly Light of Marion county, who
as a member of the legislature assist
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
BIDS WANTED

For painting Palatka Public School
No. /; two coats of pure lead and oil
and roof one coat Princes metallic.
Bidders to specify brand of paint to
be used. Bids to be opened Wednes-
day, July 2S 1915. For any addi-
tional information apply to
HOWELL A. DAVIS,
Chairman Trustees.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

Our past lives build the present.
which must mold the lives to be.-sir
Edwin Arnold.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

FOR SALE OR RENT-3OO acre
tract cabbage hammock; marsh, ash
ard maple swamp; low and nigh pine
land; 2 miles river frontage; well
protected from frost; acres ham
mock cleared; all under hog-proof
fence; suitable for pasture or truck
ing. Address, L. J. MCLEOD, We
laka, Fla. 6-11-tf.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23
THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND
YOUR VACATION.
Summer Haven. Florida.

Mrs. Jas. NJ. Bryant is prepared to
care for limited number of summer
boarders, and now is the time to
make your arrangements if you wish
to spend your vacation at this popu-
lar resort which has always been m
excelled for fishing, bathing and
boating. For particulars write to
Mrs. Jas. NJ. Bryant, Summer Haven,
Florida, Via. st. Augustine. SLIM
AS rule it is better to chloroform
the sleening dogs.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-07-23

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New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
A Pocket Revolution.
paterson Press).

The Isle of Man, which our es-
teemed friend, Hall Game, believes
he discovered, is sick of governiny
itself by its house of keys, wants no
more of home rule, and seeks to be
re-annexed to Great Britain. The
reason that the war has cut off the
revenues from the summer and winter
tourists, and the Manx, like their cats.
have sorrowful tale. Oddly enough
it was the women of the island who
started the movement. and suffra gists
at that. These practical creatures
God bless en- saw no honor or glory
in the Keys house when the money
didn't flow in Hence a petition to
the house of commons to stretch its
protective arm over the finances of
the delightful little isiet But what
will Deemster Caine say?
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
AN URGENT DEMAND.

AS the days go by and there seems
no hope for cessation of hostilities
abroad, it becomes apparent the
United States must have merchant
marine Of its own. This question
looms larger all the while. We are
helpless in the matter. Our oversee
commerce is blocked at every turn
1t is at the mercy Of foreign carriers
The country is growing impatient and
demands action of some kind
Senator Cummins and Senator
Overman have both been quoted as
expecting an extra session of Congress
for the purpose Of providing ships for
the safe conveyance. to Europe of
American passengers and American
goods. In the face of present day
developments such action would seem
necessary. American lives and COM
merce are equally jeopardized on the
high seas.
Senator Cummins is a publican
Senator Overnlan democrat. In the
United States Senate both these men
are counted among the leaders. At
the last session of Congress, Cummins
voted against the ship purchase bill
on the final roll call. Overman on
the same roll call voted for the bill
When the ship purchase bill was
an emergency measure. The war, at
that time in its infancy, had brought
out the fact that we were utterly
helpless on the high seas and our
commerce stood chance of never
leaving our wharyes and docks. We
had no freight ships of our own. we
were In the hands Of foreign ship
masters who had other business to
occupy their craft A state of col
lapse for our oversee commerce was
predicted by those who studied the
situation Ali sections Of the coun-
I; try were complaining. particularly
| the great agricultural districts of Tile.
Middle West and the cotton shippers
! of the South.
| President Wilson was one Of the
first men in the country to sense the
situation in its real meaning. He
therefore became the chief champion
OF the ship purchase bill, The ad-
rainistration worked hard to have
this. bill passed and pringthe govern
ment in the shipping business. The
idea was for Uncle Sam TO finance
the proposition to . certain extent
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
DIR. HOLMES DEAD.
Widely Known Geoiogist Succunlbs &c
Tuberculosis at Denver. Col.


Denver, Col, July 13--Josepf Aus
tin Holmes, director of the federal
bureau of mines at Washington and
widely known geologist, died at his
home here early today Of tuberculosis.
Dr. Holmes had been in poor health
for several months. He, came to Dem
yer about four months ago in the hope
o. rcgainiug strength, but grew stead
lily weaker
DIR. Holmes was fifty-ifve years old
and a native of South Carolina He
had been director or the bureau OF
mines since its creation by congress
in 1910 Previously he had been chief
of the archaeological branch Of the
United States geological survey In
charge of investigation of mine acci-
cents. He was a graduate of Cornell
University and was afterward profess
sor OF geology and natural history al
the University OF North Carolina and
was state gsologist for that state from
1891 until 1904 He is survived by his
wife and four children.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
Fish and Submarines.
Waterbury Republican

Among the evils accomplished by
the German submarines is the sus-
pension Of a considerable portion OF
the fishing industries of European
countries, inc1u ding neutral as we'll
as belligerent nations and Already
there is considerable evidence abroad
of widespread results in the appear
ance Of a steady advance in the price
of fish and suggestions of a famine
in some markets, which are ordinar-
lily, in peace times, glutted.
From Christiania comes the news
that the demand for Norwegian fish
continues to be so firm in the belli-
gerent countries, especially Germany.
that the fishermen are now getting
seventy-fv to eighty per cent. above
normal, Split cod, for instance, is
selling at a price higher than frs:
class fish ever brought before Ger
man buyers have been busy all along
the coast cornering all they could in
the salt and fresh fish line SO that
the Norwegian people and the can
ming factories have been in danger
of not getting any fish at ALL The
situation is SO serious that the pro-
hibition of export of some varieties
of fish has been suggested.
1t is possible that this. situation
has had more or less to do with the
modification of the submarine war
fare in the past. few months. Ger
many, blockaded herself, has created
a blockade by her submarines which
affects not only France and England,
but also neutral nations largely de-
pendent for their prosperity on plen-
tiful catches Of fish. Now the result
is not only high prices, but e'Aen en-
bargoes which seem absolutely neces-
sary to protect the comfort and
prosperity of neutral countries.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
MILITARY DRILL. IN HIGH
SCHOOLS.

Ss..s There is asmoYement now on foot TO
establish compulsory training in the
high schools of, the larger cities To
some degree this plan may have been
instigated by the present hubbub in
Fupope and critics may see. q tinge Of
nlihtarism in the idea. But, at bot
tom, the prevailing thought OF, those
who would train our youth in military
fashion seems to be the idea of dis
cipline rather than the mere making
of soldiers
There can be no question but the
European war has stimulated, In the
hearts of those who have the welfare
Of the United States in mind, desire
to set up an adequate national defense.
Probably these men see good chance
to train future volunteer officers in the
high schools Of the nation
This system of military training has
alre ady been installed. in many of our
high schools and it has been highly
commended by educators. Notably
in the case of the District Of Columbia
high schools does the cadet system
stand out. In that city there are f1ve
high schools each with a regiment OF
blue clad cadets drilled under the I'M
mediate supervision of a United States
army efficers These boys lose no time
from their studies. They drill after
class hours. They are Inanly young
fellows The wearing of the Uniform
irstiTs III them habits Of neatness notSl
otherwise formed Instead OF the
slovenly SLOUGH usually attained by the
growing boy. these lads are as erect
as army officers Their appearance IS
pleasing to the eve. They are being
made into men-not soldiers.
Providence, Rhode Island, has fallen
into line and its school committee has
decided to install this system OF mill
tary training 4 There is no doubt the
boys Of the high schools there will
welcome the innovation. Something
ir the youthful heart yearns for the
military tread, the blare of the trum- T
pet and the beat of the drum II
stirs the patriotism of youth. It I
makes them better citizens. It sets up
4 sounder mind in a sounder body.
Some of the best private schools in
the land have their uniformed regi-
ments and this feature attracts young
men from all parts of the country.
In two cases these military schools
are rated almost as high as West
Point. During the Civil war there
were instances Of entire school regi-
ments sent to the front ana these boys
rendered gallant service. Their train
ing stood them in good stead at the
proper moment. Public high schools
would do well in emu1ating the
example set down by these private
Institutions.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
Concerning Roads.
(Turf'ington Register.)


The. federal department of agrj-
culture states that Che average haul
of farm products from field to mar
ket Is 6.5 miles. The Importance of
good roads needs little more illus
tration than this. With solid road
bed, six-mile haul is cheap and
easy. With the roads turned into mud
lanes. as they are in many parts. OF
our land at the critical season, such
q trip Is frightfully expensive ana
sometimes impossible.
One Southern paper, fighting for
better roads, published a photograph
OF four-mule team hauling a
single bale OF cotton-500 pounds
and stuck in the mud less than
mile from the edge of the city. This
is an exception, perhaps. but not
rare one. There are thousands OF
cases in which it costs more to get
wheat from farm to elevator than
to carry 1t from the elevator across
continents and oceans to the place
where it is ground and baked into
bread
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
PIUTE INDIAN DENIES
KILLING MEXICAN
Use Ne Cat Says He Could Not MUIR
der His Friend-Counsel Believes
Prisoner Victim of Conspiracy.

Denver, July 1S-Tse Ne Cat, the
Piute Indian on trial for murder, yes
terdsy swore in the United States dis
trict court that he did not kill Juan
Chacon, the Mexican sheep herder,
whose body was found in Montezuma
county, Col, in March, 1914.
Asked by his lawyer if he killed the
Mexican. Use Ne Cat replied: mo,
could not kill my friend"
In his opening statement the In
dian'e lawyer said the defense would
prove Tee Ne Cat was the victim
of a conspiracy among certain Colo
RADIO indiana who wanted to run the
Utah UtcG and FLUTES out of Colorado.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
Let Becker Die.
New Haven Register)

With Charles Becker, former New
York police lieutenant, in the shadow
of the chair for the murder of Her
man Rosenthal, there arises the usual
corps of maudlin sentimentalists to
cr1t1cise Governor Whitman's refusal
of executive clemency, but aside from
these inconsequential few approval of
the governors attitude is general. 1t
Is nothing new that this noisy group
Of individuals try to make themselves
heard at this time. Twas ever thus.
To say the least their readiness to
forget the Nervousness of the offense
and show a sentimental sympathy for
the offender does more credit to their
heart than to their head
Having pursued the bloodthirsty
and murderous gang of gunner, the
tools of Becker. with every weapon
the law provides, Until they were made
to pay the just penalty for their mis-
deeds, it would be the height of in
consistency for Governor Whitman to
interpose his pardoning power in or
der to save the most reprehensible and
most culpable criminal of the group,
whose responsibility for the death of
Rosenthal has been clearly estab-
lished.
To the high crime of murder Becker
added the crime of treason to the de-
partment of which he was a high and
well paid official. Unlike the miser-
able gunner Becker was sworn Of
fcer of the law. 1t would be difficult
to conceive of a crime and q criminal
less deserving of judicial or executive
compassion. The world will be well
rid of such a man as Becker, whose
only service to humanity may be rem
dered in supplying a forcefuf fl1ustra-
ton of the.'fate which awaits any Of
his former associates in~the New York
police department who may be weak
enough or case hardened enough to
be tempted to follow his evil prac-
tees
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
Lake ships to Go to Sea.
(south Norwalk sentinel)

A new type of merchantmen is
soon to carry the American flag in
the Atlantic trade. 1t is the Great
Lakes freighter, long and narrow.
with engines placed so far astern that
when the vessel is sailing light the
bow is sticking up high in the air.
The interior of these craft is
wholly given up to freight space ow-
ing to the fact that they were built
chiefly to carry iron ore and coal. So
long, low and clear Is the stretch Of
desk space that in rough weather il
is impossible to pass forward or aft.
These freak ships will doubtless
attract much interest abroad. Though
intended only for the lakes, they
are said to be adapted equally well
to ocean traffic The Atlantic is
seldom rougher than the Great Lakes
are at times. Storms too, are not
so sudden and freakish at sea, and
when there is a hurricane the ship
can run from it as it cannot do in
the confined Lake region.
This re Enforcement of our foreign
and coastwise fleet is due to the de-
cision of the Interstate Commerce
Commissi on. to the effect that it is
illegal for the railroads. to operate
freight lines on the lakes. Sixty
three of the largest steamers, many
of them capable of carrying $4,000
ton cargoes must be got rid of. A
dozen or more have already been
sold to Atlantic transportation COM
panies. They will be cut in two, to
enable them to pass through the locks
of the Welland canal on their journey
to the Atlantic via the st. Lawrence
river.
The result Is not expected to
lower freight rates on the Great
Lakes by increased competition. 1t
may even bring higher rates. enabl-
ing the independent boat owners 10
make a better living than they have
for some wears. The supply of boats
has exceeded the demand, and the
rates established by railroads that
didn't have to show a profit took the
profit away from their competitors.
The traffic affected is tremendous
one fourth of the tonnage of our en-
tire merchant marine, and nearly
one-thlrd as much ton-mileage as Is
carried by the railroads of the United
States.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-13
Being Cav.
Cincinnati Enquirer).

Some of us are always amused at
the different ways in which. people
try to be clever or pretend to be gay
and lively. Some show it by spend
ing vast amount of money on din
ners and being rude to the walters.
Others chatter all the time, ana
imagine that if they show their front
teeth steadily for several hours some
body will call them brilliant CONVEX
sationalists
Some like to make a great noise
and carry on a perpetual fire of BAN
ter, Of which Yours another is a
vivid specimen Of the repartee. 9th
ers, ron the other hand, imagine and
make goo-goo eyes at everybody
posterity will range them among the
great destinations of their generation
Not few find fund of hilarity
in placing cushion over the door
and a piece of soap in the bed, while
others hope that if they talk long
enough and loud enough they may
eventually utter mot and claim the
fame Of being wit forever and ever
afterward. As a matter of fact, how
ever, brilliant light conversational
list is one of the rarest things In the
whole world. Such a one is born,
though time and experience may elab-
crate the gift.
Lots of people ta1k--talk an awful
lot-but very few are worth listening
to- Above everything else in gayety
there must be no sense of strain. !"
Better be silent than force your hui
morous note A witty converse
ton lies not so much in what is said
as the whimsical way a persons says
it. That is why SO many books of
humor Invariably get "all-edged'
mentally inserted by the reader be-
tween brackets.
That. toe. is why SO many people
who amuse you once drive you fran
tic with boredom the second time. It
Is SO difficult to be lightly amusing,
and anlusingly light. without being
merely frivolous and sgiggly..