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Pleads for Railways.

Pleads for Railways.
Mr. Clayton made a plea for fair play
toward the railway companies. which
are threatened by iitney bus competi-
ton.
IF any special exemptions are to be
granted by the utilities commission to
the jitney promoters let them be ex-
tended rather to those railway COM
panies which have borne the stress and
storm of the lean years in the trans
portation business in the District"
He also paid a tribute to Commits
sioner Oliver P. Newman
In the absence of President McGrath,
who is in the west. James J.. Wilmeth
chief clerk of the Treasury Depart
ment, and vice president of the associa-
ton, presided.
]. F. Culverwell. for many years sec
rotary of the organization, rendered his
resignation Press of business made it
necessary that Mr.. Culverwell give up
the Office.
Members Are Elected.
The following members were elected:
Charles Z. Berry, W. G. Ward, Lewis T.
Collins. Walter Frech. J. X. Bittenben-
der. D. II. Michael, Fred J. Marlnee
Tunis Hicks, George W. Brown, Her
bert 6. Norton, John a. Colborn, James
NJ. Hartley, g. c. Mcdonald, A. Dene-
kas, Henry II. Carter and T. +. Murphy.
On motion of Delos NJ Carter chair
man of the committee streets, side
walks and parkings, the association
passed a resolution faVoring an amend :
ment to the District building reeula
lions, requiring that plans and speci-
ficatioEs for dwellings TO be erected in
the District shall conform to the grades
and levels esta blished for the streets
and alleys abutting the ground upon
which 1t is proposed to build.
Preston Shannon or the lawns and
gardens committee announced that
prizes will be awarded in the fall to
Park View residents for the best-kept
front and back lawns
School Bids to Be Opened.
Report was made by Charlton VI
Clark, chairman Of the schools com
mittee, as to the progress being made
toward getting work started on the
Park View School. Revised bids for
construction of the building are TO be
opened by the municipal authorities
next Monday.
Reports of committee work and an
nouncement of the personnel of com
Citations affairs during the year was
made Mr. Wilmeth announced that
the Home and School Association Of
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COMMISSION
Of DISTRICT IS PRAISED
William Nick. Clayton Addresses the
Park View Citizens
Association.

The work of the public utilities COM
mission of the District of Columbia was
commended by William Nick. Clayton
in an address last night before the
Park View Citizens Association, IN
Whitney Avenue Christian Church.
Since the organization of the commits
sion 1t has received fifteen applica-
tions for permission to issue stocks
and bonds of total value of sl3,5oo,-
900. but has approved the issuance of
securities of only two and half mill
lion dollars value, said the speaker.
Had Washington been provided with a
utilities board at the time Massachu-
sets was stock-waterng would have
been prevented and citizens of the CAPT
tai today might be enjoying three
cent rate on local street railway lines,
he declared
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iSpecial Film Features

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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Song Recital.

The Putnam House parlors have
been the scene of many delightful
parties, balls and musicales these last
few weeks, but one of the most en-
ioyable affairs of all was the recital
given last Tuesday night for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Philatheas.
Miss Elizabeth Brown on this occa-
sion again gracioIslv demonstrated to
the Palatka people two qualities that,
separately, might be considered en-
viable, but when combined, as they
are in Miss Brown, make most
delightful combination, namely: the
ability to sing, and an eagerness to
give freely of that talent, which she
possesses to its fullest degree. Miss
Brown donated her services for the
benefit of the Philatheas, and they
will realize handsomely from the sill
yer offering taken. Mrs. Quick was
her usual charming self at the piano.
Miss Louise Boyd and Miss Susie
Lee Walton assisted Miss Brown, and
gave their audience pleasure also.
Miss Boyd was at her best in her
violin numbers accompanied by Mrs.
Robert 0'Haver, while Miss Walton
was her charming self in her read
ings, lending herself to the partic1-
lar characters which she only knows
how to portray.
Miss Brown showed the remarka-
BILE range of her voice in the Italian
numbers, and in one of the dainty
and quaint songs, "An Old Garden,
by Hope Temple, the possibilities OF
her expression was here shown. In
the last four numbers she sang the
favorites that we all love and appre'
ciate. The Philatheas wish to ex
press their heartfelt thanks to thos'
who helped make the recital the sue
cess it undoubtedly was.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Howell A. Davis Receives Gift.

The recent State convention of the
b. P. o. E., before adjourning ap-
pointed committee empowered to
select a suitable gift for the retiring
State President, Hon. Howell A. Da-
Wis of this city. The committee left
the duty of making the selection to
H. L. Bethel of Tallahassee, and on
Tuesday there arrived here by express
for Mr.. Davis beautiful set of cut
glass, accompanied by a card on
which was inscribed: 81 hope you
and your wife will enjoy this small
gift by the Elks' Association to their
past president Palatka did herself
proud" Mr.. Davis as state presl-
dent, had charge Of local entertain
ment arrangements, and did spme
very effective work, as we all know
1t was only a coincidence, but the
gift arrived on Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
seventeenth wedding annivel sary.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
PROHIBITION BILL
FAILS IN SENATE
By Vote of 19 to 12-One
Vote Short of Necessary
Number.

The Bitch resolution providing for
the submission of constitute nal
amendment for Statewide prohibition,
was defeated in the Senate at Talla-
hassee on Wednesday after long de-
bate, the vote being 19 for submission
to IL against. Twenty votes were
needed to carry the resolution.
Earlier in the week the House had
passed the measure by a vote OF Do
to IA. At the time the Senate was
considered close. President Davis OF
the Senate had to vote against In or
der to defeat the measure. During
the debate President Davis called
Senator Drane to the chair and made
speech against the resolution.
Others voting against submission
were Senators Calkins, Farris, 70
garty, Gornto, Johnson, Jones, Nc
Clellan, Roddenberry,' Wells, Willis
Zim.
Senator Wells of Leon county lee
the fight against the resolution.
After the vote was taken Senator
Bitch changed his vote to the mega
tive in order that he might move fol
a reconsideration.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16

A petition has been in circulation
throughout Palatka and other pre-
cints of the county this week asking
Putnam county's representatives in
the legislature to work for the pas
sage of the bill creating new judi
cial district to be formed of the
counties of Putnam, Clay and st.
Johns.
Several of the attorneys in this
city have sent in petition opposing
this measure, but this is not the first
time that the people have taken po-
sition opposite to that of the legal
profession.
Several hundred have signed the
petition praying for the new judicial
circuit this week, among them being
almost all of Palatka's substantial
business men In case the bill be-
comes a law, Palatka would be the
center of the new circuit and the
home of the judge. P'ltnam county
has all along been on the outer fringe
of some circuit, and the business men
believe this is one opportunity for the
city to secure an important advantage
Anyway there are none who are re-
fusing to sign the petition.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16

The board of public instruction, at
its meeting this month, decided to be-
gin the work of selecting teachers
for the next school term earlier than
has been customary, in order that
more time may be given to this very
important duty. The superintendent
was instructed to send the following
letter to the trustees of the several
special tax districts:
"You are requested to make rec
concentrations for teachers at your
earliest convenience, and exercise the
utmost care in the selections that you
make to be submitted to the Board
for consideration and appointment, as
special effort will be made to supply
the schools of the county with the
best teachers that can be procured" ="
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Editors Son Continues Ill.

Owing to the continued illness of
Mr. Tom Russell, son of the editor OF
this paper, the editor is still obliged
to ask the indulgence of readers. The
Young man is now entering his sew
enth week of illness from typhoid
fever, and though he has expert medi-
cal attention and the constant SER
vice of skilled trained nurse, he still
has fever. Last week it was thought
that his fever had left him. His
temperature was normal or sub-nor-
NAL for three days, but on Sunday
the fever returned and has been con-
stantly present since.
AS the editors home is in Crescent
City, it is impossible, owing to his
anxiety, to give much time to the work
of the paper. A change should GER
tainly come by the end of the pres
ent week. In the meantime the fami-
Ily is deeply grateful for the many
expressions of solicitude which come
to them both in person and by mail,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Mrs. Bard Dead at Welaka.

Mrs. Josephine Bard, reject of the
late Col. Bard of Norwalk, died at
the home of Mr.. E. B. WRIGHT, her
son-in-law, at Welaka early the pres
ent week. The funeral was at We
laka on Tuesday and was attended by
Archdeacon William Wyllie of Jack
sonville. Mrs Bard was one of the
early settlers of the county, where
she came soon after the close of the
civil war. Her husband, who died
some years ago, was a retired colonel
in the regular army.
Mrs. Bard is survived by her sons,
J. Men. Bard and H. H. Bard of
Norwalk, and three daughters, Mrs.
Jas. Gale of Georgetown, Mrs. Will
mott and Miss Sarah Bard.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Germans Take Dutch Steamer

Amsterdam.-Another Dutch steam
er, the Batavier V, has been seized by
the Germans and taken into Zee
brugge, according to The Telegraaf,
The ship left Rotterdam for London,
with a meat cargo. The Rotterdam
Maasbode says it has learned that the
crews of the Batavier V and the
Zaanstroom Ga Dutch steamer seized
by the. Germans), together with the
women and children who were on the
two vessels were released on their
arrival at Zeebrugge, but that the Of
ficers and t6 Belgians were arrested"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
A PUTNAM COUNTY
COMMERCIAL BODY
Was Organized in Palatka
Wednesday Night-Much
Enthusiasm.

Chattaway's Palatka Military Band
played a half dozen lively iirs in front
of the recently vacated Curry store
on Lemon street Wednesday night
preliminary to the opening of meet
ing therein for the organization of
the Putnam County Chamber of Com
merce
The great majority of those who
gathered were young NERVOUSNESS
men-who felt that there was, a
work to be done outside the present
activities of the board of trade. A
call had been circulated during the
day and the response was general.
When Judge J. C. Calhoun called the
meeting to order, the store room was
well filled.
Judge Calhoun briefly stated the
objects of the meeting to be, not as
some had intimated, antagonistic to
the board of trade, but rather for the
purpose of working hand in hand with
that organization. He said one OF
the prime objects of the organization
was to assist the farmers to market
their crops, and that it was the pur-
pose to issue monthly market bulle-
/ tin. He said that the prosperity OF
Palatka depended on the prosperity
of the country sections and that II
would be one purpose of this organi-
zation to keep close touch with the
farmers of the county and help them
to make a success.
| Judge Calhoun then called for nomi.
nations for temporary chairman. j
H. Millican, who is both a city man
and a farmer was unanimously elect,
ed. C. H. Kennerly was selected as
secretary, and Perry Ross treasurer
The 1st vice-president selected was
B. E. Jarrett; I'd vice-president, Maui
rice Cochrane; board Of governors;
Chas. Burt, H. NJ. Fearnside, W. A
Walton, DR.. johnson, Chas. E. Row
ton and six more to be selected from
the country precincts.
A committee was also selected to
draw up a constitution and bylaws
consisting of Messrs. B, E. Jarrett
IL. V.Walton and A A. Corcoran. A
committe on membership was also ap-
pointed as follows: M. Martin, j. z
ITilghman and Howard ROWton.
Judge Calhoun then on request OF
the presiding officer went into a de,
tailed statement of the objects OF
the organization; among the matters
contemplated is a monthly market
bulletin; a demonstration farm; q
county fair; brick paved road from
East Palatka to Hastings; concrete
bridge across the st. Johns river at
Palatka. Judge Calhoun went into
the need of these things and showed
the manner in which they could be
brought about. He made most in
teresting address and held the undi-
vided attention of his hearers, being
greatly applauded at the finish. He
was followed by Tom Higgins, c. A
LeHardy, F. ]. H. Won Engelken, B
E. Jarrett, W. A. Russell, j. Q. Thigh
man, c. H. Kennerly and others. 1t
was decided then that on adjournment
it would be to another meeting to be
held at the court house at 8 O'Clock
tonight. When the meeting ad-
iourned those present generally sign
ed the membership roll. A resolu-
ton was passed during the evening
making the monthly dues so cents.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Further MranaIe Over Treaty

Pekin.-Article five of group five
of the Japanese demands on China
an article which, it is pointed out
here, may be regarded by the Brit
ish as transgressing on their railway
concessions and railway pledges re-
ceived from China-was reached in
the discussion at the conference be-
tween the japanese minister to Chi
ma, Mr.. Hioki, and Pekin government
officials. Article five of group five
reads China agrees to Japans right
to build a railway connecting WI
Chang with Kiu Kiang."
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
NEW CITY COUNCIL
STARTS OFF WELL
Aid. Merriam Chosen Presi-
dent-Presentation to
Retiring Chief.

The new Palatka city council was
organized last Tuesday night by the
election of Aid. w. P. Merriam of
the First ward as president.
All the members were present as
follows: Merriam, Neck, Austin, Wal
ton, McNally, Gay, Kennerly, Becks,
Fearnside, Jarrett, Davis, Buddington
Adams and Robinson. ]. H. Yelver-
ton, on request, called the new coun-
Gil to order and presided until new
president had been selected. This
was accomplished in short order, on
motion of Aid. Davis, supported by
Aid. Gay. The choice of Aid. Mer-
riam was unanimous.
AS President Yelverton was retir-
ing he was halted by Aid Davis, who
in neat and thoroughly earnest man.
ner and speech, presented Mr.. Yelver-
ton with a beautiful cut glass water
set. This was a complete surprise
to the recipient, but he managed tc
make graceful acknowledgement. Mr.
Yelverton has made one of the best
presiding officers ever to WELD The
gavel in a Palatka council; he ha'
been fair and at all times the EN-
bodiment of courtesy. His retire
ment from the council is not only :
disappointment to his associates, bu
distinct loss to the city.
In the matter of the Second ware
aldermen-which one to serve two
years and which one-the question
was settled on the motion Of Aid
Walton, who requested that he b,
given the one year term, and his col
league, Aid Austin, be accepted a.
the two year alderman.
The rules governing the procedure
of council business which were il
force last year were made the rule
for the new council, except rlle II
which governs the holding of secre
sessions. This rule on motion o.
Aid. Walton was stricken.
An ordinance was passed raising
the salarv of the municipal judgt
from $25 to $50 per month.
Aid. Davis read the report of thu
recent finance audit of the city, a re
port which showed the exact fnan
cial condition of all the departments
and a most interesting document, ant
one which the council has ordered tt
be published in pamphlet form
There were several items of routin
business attended TO before the regu
lar election of city officers who holt
power by councilmatic selection.
The following were selected:
City Clerk and Collector-W. A
Williams.
City Treasurer--H. F. Lecks.
City Attorneys-HilbIrn & Merry
Municipal Judge. c. Calhoun.
City Engineers. C. Stallings.
Chief of Police-C. NJ. Livingston.
Chief of Fire Dept.-A.G. Phillips
Jr.
Policemen-H. S. Bennett and ]. B
Barber.
1st Asst Fire Dept.-E. D. Sims.
I'd Asst. Fire Dept.-Robert Ire
land
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Potatoes Going Forward.

East Palatka potatoes are now go
ing forward rapidly and growers are
elated at the good prices they are
bringing.
On Wednesday II cars left East
Palatka of which J. A. Helms sent
forward eight. The prices are
nearly S. per barrel for No, Is f. o. b.
Potato growers are right in their ell
ement this week.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Fine Fishin',

Small Boy-Good fishin'? Yessir; ye
go down that private road till ye come
to tn sign "Trespassers will be prose-
cuted;" cross tn field with tn bull in
it an you'll see a sign mo fishin al
lowed. that's it.-Life.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-16
Worse.

do you suppose it's such very
bad thing to be sarcastic?" mot
nearly so bad as to think you are
and not he So"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
MEETING At WATERLOO
PROGRAM For Seventeenth Iowa State
Conference Of Charities and Corree-
ton Issue-Sessiors to Open Nov. Fl
and Continue Three Days.

Special to Times Republican.
GrinneI. Nov ls-Prof. G. P. Wyck-
off, OF Grinnell. announces that he has
completed the program for the seven
teenth Iowa state conference of char
titles and correction. which will be held
at Waterloo, Nov. 81. % and %. FRO
fessor Wyckoff is president of this as
ISOLATION. which was founded by
Cirinnen man, F. j. Herriott, 1890. who
is now professor of political science
at Drake University. Gershom H. HILL
a era duate of Grinnen in 1872, and now
a physician in Des Moines, was idenu-
fed with the early formation of the
movement. and including Professor
wyckoff, these three men have been
largely responsible for the extension
and influences of the association.
The program for the conference this
month includes among its speakers Ed
ward T. Dewne. director of the New
York school of philanthropy: Charles
c. Stillman. general secretary OF the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
PURCHASE ELECTRIC PLANT.
Boston Investors Acquire Sac City
liaht and Power Plant.

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City, Nov. 10. - Hooper, KIM
ball & Williams. Boston investors,
have purchased the light and power
plant of the Sac City Electric Com
pany, and have taken immediate pos
session. The plant will be operated
under the name of c. H. Utter, agent,
until the formation Of corporation
is completed By the purchasers. H. w.
Deininger. for many years the efficient
manager of the local plant, has been
engaged as manager for the new COM
pauy. For more than seventeen years
the electric business in Sac City has
been financed by local investors. ana
during that time the net earnings OF
the business have been largely in
vested in improvements, the company
recently having erected a fine new
building, besides adding materially to
au,,jnnent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
FIRE IN ALDEN STORE.
Effective Work Of Volunteer Firemen
Prevents Serious Property Damage.

Alden. Nov 15.-The Ley and Wand
Special to Times Republican.
drug store was the scene of a damag-
ing fire early Friday morning For
tunately the night Waterman discov-
cred the FIRE before It had gotten bad
~ out of reach and soon was under
control of the volunteer fire boys. The
rear end of the store was badly
charred and the entire stock water
and heat damaged. This firm recently
became owners OF the stock which for
merly was owned by o. F. Wagner.
The effectual control OF the flames
was very fortunate for the Hoskin and
Pritchard grocery store is directly con
nected and in case the blaze had
gained greater Roadway it would have
been impossible to have kept it's stock
from damage The Benshoof hard
ware also Is in the next room to the
drug store and these business men
feel very fortunate. The amount OF
loss is not known as yet. but it is be-
| lieved the insurance will cover it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
TINES REPUBLICAN MARsHALTowN. 1owA NOVEMBER 1 1915

civic league Of st. Louis; Dr. r. ..
PIERCE. professor Of political economy
at Iowa university, and DR.. George a.
Mangold, director Of the st. LOUIS
school Of social economy. with the
many other speakers of the three day
program an unusually successtui con-
ference is assured.
The league has six standing commit
tees whose work will be feature OF
the conference discussions. They are
committees on "a detectives and In
sane, co correction, (3) charities and
children, % social research, (5) labor
problems, and co child welfare.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13

gelical church, viii deliver the address
in the First Presbyterian church. and
there will be special music in which
all the choirs will participate and
thank offering which will be donated
to the Iowa Children's Home in Des
MoineS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
BANKER DONATES $1,000.
Contributes to Fund to Secure Free
Cement For Highway Work.

Special to Times-Republican.
Denison. Nov. 13.-The Denison
Com mercial Club and many others are
taking active means to raise the funds
to secure from the Lincoln Highway
Association free cement for building
two miles of paved road in Crawford
county. Mr.. Cornwall, president OF the
Crawford County Bank. has donated
$1,000 toward the fund There is good
prospect that the paving can be Sc
cured. Already cement culverts on Of
fetal grades have been placed on the
Lincoln Highway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
STONE LAYING NOV. 10.
Special PROGRAM For Piaeina Corner
Stone Of Forest City High School.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. Nov. 13.-Friday Nov.
10 has been selected as the day for
laying the corner stone of Forest Cfty's
new $4,000 high school building. 1t
has been looked forward to with happy
anticipation by many residents OF For
est City. The band will play the stu
dents of the school will sing, and DR..
Hegland, of Waldorf College, will
make an address. In the event Of bad
weather arrangements will be made to
take care OF the crowd IN some Of the
larger buildings Of the city or the
event may be postponed a day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
HAMILTON WILL NOT RUN.
Declares He Will Not Seek the Iowa
GovernorShip,

Cedar Rapids. Nov. 13.-The name
of John T. Hamilton, of this city. is
being frequently mentioned in connec-
ton with the Iowa gubernatorial cam
paign next year, but Mr.. Hamilton mas
made the positive statement that he is
thru with politics and would not I'M
der any circumstances be candidate
next year for governor. He made the
race last year on the democratic tick
ct against Governor Clarke and did
no. receive the support in democratic
strongholds where ne figured he would
be particularly strong. Mr. Hamilton
at present is in the south on bust
ness trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13


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