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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
Compliments Supt. Cottingham.

At the request of the Board of Pub
lie Instruction, State Auditor McGritf,
of the Controllers office, was sent
here last week to check the office OF
the Superintendent of Public lnstruc-
ton. 1t was thought proper to do
this prior to opening the new record
forms and books adopted for school
boards by the last legislature. After
an exhaustive audit, Mr.. McGritf re-
ported to the chairman of the board
that all of the accounts, vouchers, rec
ords. ETC., of Superintendent Cottlng-
ham were properly kept and absolute.
lv correct, and the general affairs of
the office in excellent condition.
Superintendent Cottingham has re
ceived the following letter from Mr.
McGriff: 40, ,o,-
November 10th, 1915
Hon. J. D. Cottingham,
Supt. Public Inst, Putnam Co.
Building.
Dear SIR
Beg to advise that l have finishe
making a complete audit of your &C
counts for the General School Funo
and all special tax school districts
and it affords me great pleasure t.
saw that find the records of your Of
flee complete and correct in every de-
tail, and all matters pertaining to tht
finances of the school fund, as handed
nv YOU. to be accurately accounted FOR
Respectfully,
w. L. McGRIFF,
Examiner of County Finances
from office of State Comptroller
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
A Mica Point.

Every student of history knows that
our Christmas customs are a develop
ment of the Roman saturnalia."
"Oh, surely not air.
81 think So
mo, no! There's no reason to sup
pose, for instance, that the Romans
Sere all the time being hunched to do
their saturnalian shopping early
Pittsburgh Press
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

FOR SALE or TRADE-1O Acres
in Sec. 90 Township II Range %
block 8, Tract No. l also Lot No. 2,
Block 1873 in Silver City, Marion
County, Florida. Make cash offer or
would consider 2 Automobiles in trade
Autos must be in good condition and
stand inspection. Write owner, j..
OSCAR SMITH, Moberly, Mo.
9-3-10t.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
Rivals.

ais this an all star company" asked
the manager of the Bunkhurst Opera
House.
Sure it is" said the press agent.
"They haven't spoken pleasant word
to each other since they started on
r"-Birmingham Age-Herald
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
Hold lin Your Head,

The simple habit Of holding the chest
high and the head erect will do more
than anything else to retain youth
full figure The moment the back bends
goodby youth!
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

WANTED-When you want TO buy,
when you want to sell, when you want
to rent or lease, when you want to
exchange, when you want work or
workmen, when you lose or find, or
when ever you have any other want,
Just call 1876, because News Want
Advertisement will solve the problem
at tho least EXPENSE. ~ tt.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
Loss of Sleep.

Medical authorities state that it
takes fifteen days for the average
human body to recover fully from the
loss Of two consecutive nights Sleep
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

FOR SALE-Budded orange trees,
budded on young thrifty sour stock:
Tangerines, Harris Late Pineapple,
Parson Brown, Grapefruit. Some
extra large grapefruit two years old.
Apply to Peter Jones, Fruitland, Fla.
11-5-tf.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED - On
Truck or Dairy Farm as helper; out
door OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES etc.
Address o. L. Palatka News.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

wANTED-when you want letter
heads, note heads, bill heads, state
msnts, envelopes, catalogue or book
work done, or any kind Of printing,
write or phone The News edsee.
Phone 1875: SAW HT q.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
NOTICE.

FOR SALE.-Cheap, one striped
canvass boat awning, 9 by 5, with
side curtains. Set of corduroy boat
cushions two 2'9 by 10-two 20 by
IA. Above goods new but shopworn.
Telephone A. M. Probst, 2212.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

Miss Love; Quiet Hour, Miss Reddicki
Citizenship, VIM. Finch.
GRACE A. TOWNSEND.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

Don't dissipate your powers. Strive
constantly to concentrate them.--
Goethe.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
Handicapped.

"a rich woman misses much in life"
"As to howT
"She can't run out to the back fence
when she gets hold Of choice bit of
gossip. She has to get up tea or
reception, and by that time the news
is stale. s-Louisville Courier-Journal
Il is sometimes expedient to forget
what you know.-Syrus.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26

Every duty we omit obscures some
x,nth we should have known.-Ruskln'
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-11-26
CHE thanksgiving bope-" litter TIE War"
"While the United States is Giving Thanks its Prayer
for the Future Will Join With That OF
all the World.

HE months roll The horrible fumes con-
echoes of violence violence
thing dead barrier OF the Al
L A. 49,. &c .ho
Earth"
But the int =,
the stiffness that against he umoe col'es " o''
of the President during people to offer thanks
dramatic moment Inc cnc mlgnt SEE l." 'e ep'
of which is called Life
of taken the
of history lvlay htt Ora
ma is piled Uttered with the debris men, Every u
man heights might wen nave Stag
the magin and that still daze all creduly
And United to give thanks . etu
Well it be followed
War but it not at our doors war may
it's into gardens
alternative OF hghtng OF ho
Sometime the alternative than it does But
1t better than worse co"puon we may SUN
TbanIs ton for Ideal Thanks only Not War;
a feeling Brightness toward all the
be before state acloh
Peace a before be true condition we mus
make brotherhood TACT ana uht lucas
lines or
unbounded by labels and
the theH-Peace will be OIL
isn't rather than sign of Brotherhood that is. -, -
moro ban an man world filled with the
of unseshhs' w
tates advantage of universal Ill lava
Thanksgiving Day OF the Onee oes WI" nav"
behind the
While thanks its for the future VIII
on with that all there conceivable corner OF 1ne
brotherhood are not rising IN very &C.
The phrase crysaIzed hope hangs in the thought OF
milons-"After the war;
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
PiIorirn's Plum PuddinQ.

One-half of five-cent loaf of bread, broken in pieces and soaked in three cupfuls of milk until soft, then add one cupful of raisins washed and seed ed. one teaspoonful of salt, yolks of two eggs and one whole egg tor use the whole eggs if you wish), one cup full of sugar and one cupful more of milk, small piece of butter. Butter a pudding dish well and turn mixture in, set in pan of water and bake in very slow oven three hours, then turn over pudding one cupful of cold milk and bake several hours more, remember ing to keep we'll covered, and not have water boil out of pan. and have very slow oven. Add spices if liked.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
TO SERVE WITH BOILED FISH
Sauce That Is Exceptionally Good, Recommended by One of the Best
 Known Chefs.

Fish sauce is almost more important than the fish. This is something good: Take the yolks of two eggs, one cupful of brown sauce and one tablespoonful of vinegar or lemon juice. Make the brown sauce by browning two table spoonfuls of butter in the frying pan. stir in a tablespoonful of four. salt and pepper and add cupful of the water in which the fish was boiled, and boil until 1t thickens. Beat the yolks of the eggs and stir the hot brown sauce into it. Put it on the stove and let it boil a minute or two. add the vinegar or lemon juice and serve hot with the fish.
 Here is another delicious recipe for sauce to serve with boiled or steamed fish: Melt three tablespoon fuls of butter, add three tablespoon fuls of flour and stir until well blend ed Then pour on gradually. while stirring constantly. one cupful of white stock and one-half cupful of cream. Bring to the boiling point and add one fourth cupful of blanched and shredded almonds, eight olives (stoned and cut in quarters), one-half a tablespoonful of lemon juice, one teaspoonful of beef extract, one-half teaspoonful of salt and few grains of cayenne.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
WILL PAY OWNERS
 INDEMNITY CLAIM
GERMANY REPLIES TO AMERICAN INDEMNITY CLAlM-vESSEL
 SUNK JANUARY 27.
NOTE CALLED BY GERARD
Reply Handed Ambassador Points Out, However, That Case Must For
 maly Go Into Prize Court.

hington.-German intention to compensate the owners of the Ameri- can ship William P. Frye. sunk on the high seas with her cargo Of wheat by the commerce raider Prinz Eitel Fried rich. was communicated formally to the United States government
 Ambassador Gerard cabled a note handed him by the Berlin foreign of flee in reply to the recent American communication submitting an indem- rity claim for $22S,0 ,05954 on behalf of the Frye's owners. The foreign office upholds the legality under internation- al law of the raiders action in sink ing the Frye and bases the liability of the German government to pay in- demnity solely on the old Prussian- American treaties of 1799 and 1928, which provide that contraband belong ing to the subjects or citizens of either party cannot be confiscated by the other and may be detained or used on- ly in consideration of payment of the full value
 In view of this situation, the note says, the American owners must bo compensated for their loss. It Is point ed out, however, that the case must go into prize court, that questions of ownership, cargo and destination may he established formally.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
UNITED STATES
 PROTESTS EMBARGO
NEITHER RIGHT OF ALLIES NOR JUSTIFICATION CLAIM IS
 ADMITTED.

Washington. The United States Great Britain, announcing that 1t "could not admit either the right of the allies or their claims for justiflca- tion i'll placing an embargo on all commercial intercourse between Ger many and neutral countries.
 "To admit it." says the communica- ton, would be to assume an attitude of unneutrality toward the present enemies of Great Britain, which would be obviously inconsistent with the sol, chm obligations of this government in the present circumstances and for Great Britain to make such a claim would be for her to abandon and set at naught the principles for which she has consistently and earnestly con- tended in other times and circum- stances"
 The note reviews at length the legal phases of blockade of belligerent ter ritory and virtual blockade of neutral coasts In conclusion, the United States states its expectation that Great Britain. after having considered the possibilities of serious interrup. tion of American trade" under the or der in council will take the steps nec- essary to avoid them and in the even, that they should unhappily occur, will be prepared to make full reparation for every act which under the rules Of international law constitutes a viola tlon of neutral rights
 The American communication inter- prets the circumstances under which 1reat Britain claims to be justified in adopting retaliatory measures toward her enemies as merely a reason for certan extraordinary activities" by her naval forces. and not an excuse for or a prelude to any unlawful action"
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
ARE NOT YET GOOD FRIENDS
BeIgians and Germans Do Not Fraternize.

One hears (by way of France) that the German conQuerors in Brussels af- feet an elaborate poiteness toward the inhabitants. How the inhabitants sometimes receive these amenities is indicated by the following story: On the platform of tramcar stood worthy Belgian smoking his cigarette. Aboard came a Prussian officer with a monocle
 Your pardon, sir" says he with the monocle, would you be so very oblig- ing as to lend me a light?'
 Gravely and in silence the Belgian offers his cigarette.
 Thank you thousand times for your extreme kindness" says the Ger man. handing back the cigarette.
 But the Belgian wears an air of utter astonishment Thank you" he says, T do not smcke."
 And so the German remains some what abashed with one cigarette in h;s mouth and another in his fingers.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
MAKING BEST USE OF NUTS
They May Be Employed in innumer- able Ways, and Are Nutritious
 and Appetlzing.

Nuts add attractiveness and nutri- tion to many a plain dish. They are especially valuable for the school luncheon basket, as they make tempt ing sandwich filings when combined with chopped celery, olives, fresh and dried fruits. They give the same nutrition as does meat. They give the needed touch to a pudding, des- sert, cake filling or salad. Consequent ly we are including the toothsome nut meats more plentifully in the various cooked dishes.
 Buy nuts in the shell whenever pos sible, as it is much safer plan, but if you are obliged to get nuts that are shelled subject them to the fol- lowing treatment to free them from any germs that may be lurking round them. Place them in a colander and pour boiling water over them very quickly, and at once immerse in very cold water, then drain and wipe dry in a folded napkin. This does not af- feet the oils and crispness of the nut meats if it is done quickly.
 Choose almonds with thick shells, as they have the richest and sweetest meats. To blanch them. pour boiling water over them, turn them upon clean towel and rub the brown skins from them. To extract oceans whole from the shells, pour boiling water over them and let them stand until cold. Crack them at the small ends. The kernels of English walnuts that are a trifle rancid for use can be sweetened if boiling water containing a pinch of soda is poured over them. Rinse in cold water and dry in the sun.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13

Senator Samuel Crockett Sims oi Hagen, representing the Twelfth Sera torial District in the Fortieth Genera Assembly, believes that the state gov ernment should be run along strictly business principles the same as any ot our large corporations. and that wher that time arrives the property owners will pay less taxes, and the state gov ernment will be administered with greater efficiency. Senator Sims was the author of a number of general bills, one of special interest being a bill providing for the auditing of all county and state departments and in. stitutions by an expert accountant of the State Banking Department; his bill passed the Senate, but failed in the House. Senator Sims is native of Arkansas, was nominated and elect ed to the Senate last year without or. position. and has higher political as pirations and very bright future; he was educated at Missouri State Uni versity.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
RUSSIA CONTINUES
 ID MAKE PROGRESS
NOW HOLD PRINCIPAL CHAIN OF THE CARPATHIANS-A
 DESCENDING SLOPES.
WEATHER CONDITIONS BAD
Austro-Germans Continue to Bring Up Re-enforcements, But Russians
 Are Confident.

London.-The Russians in the east, like the French in the west, apparent ly are making progress in the capture of important points before undertak- ing a. general forward movement. They now hold the whole principal chain of the Carpathians and at some points are descending the southern slopes and are approaching, if they are not already in, the Uzsok Valley, south of the pass of that name.
 Fighting is going on under difficult weather conditions The ground is GOV cred with snow, which Is commencing to soften. The Austro-Germans COIL tinue to bring up re-enforcements,b but the Russians appear to have confidence 1n their ability to handle the task, for simultaneously they are showing con- siderable activity both on the Eastern Russian frontier, where they claim sue cess over the Germans, and south of the Vistula, where the Germans say they have repulsed Russian at tack.
 The allied fleet has, according to un. official reports, been bombarding the Dardanelles forts from the Gulf of Saros. This doubtless is being done to prevent the Turks from repairing the forts, for it is not believed here that the big attacks will be rusumed until the land forces arrive.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Water Bread.

Four cupfuls of boiling water, two tablespoonfuls each of butter, lard and sugar. three teaspoonfuls of salt and one yeast cake dissolved in a quarter cupful of lukewarm water; 12 cupfuls of flour. Put butter, lard. sugar and salt in mixing bowl or pan and pour on boiling water. Let stand until luke warm; add yeast and II cupfuls of flour. Mix thoroughly with knife or mixing spoon, then add remaining cup full of flour and knead. Cover and let stand over night in warm place. Shape in loaves in morning and rise. Bread should continue rising for 15 minutes of baking; then 1t should be- gin to brown.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Mock Pumpkin Pie.

One cupful sifted prune pulp. two eggs we'll beaten, pinch salt. small piece butter about size of walnut. one half teaspoonful each of ginger, cinna- mon. nutmeg and one-half cupful sugar. If not sweet enough add more.
 as some prunes are not so sweet as others. One pint of milk. heated to almost boiling point. Bake with one crust like pumpkin pie. This will make two small deep pies or one large deep pie. Steam one pound prunes about three hours before sitting them.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
KAFIR CORN PROFITABLE
Says H. M. CotreII, Agricultural Com. missioner of the Rock Island Lines.

Arkansas farmers who have upland or land that has been cropped too long in either cotton or rice should plant a good acreage of katir to be raised for feed grain instead of corn. Kafir has been grown for a number of years in several parts of Arkansas, and in every trial, where properly handled. has given larger yields of grain than corn on upland and on worn out land. About seventy-tive miles south of Lit tie Rock, Kafir has been raised on worn out cotton land for the past four years, and has yielded double the grain produced by corn on the same farm. Fifty miles north of Little Rock. Kafir has produced double the yield of corr on upland, In many parts of eastern Arkansas Katir has proven to be good yielder.
 Katir takes the place of corn in feed ing all kinds of farm animals-horses mules, dairy, beef and stock cattle: hogs, sheep and poultry, Breaking raw prairie is as hard work as farm teams ever do, and mules have done this kirG of work three months at a time. fed Kafir grain and have kept in good con. dition all the time.
 Kafir is planted and cultivated with the same implements as corn, so that no new implements are necessary Plant in rows three and a half feet apart, dropping single seeds three to four inches apart in the row Most corn drills are furnished with plates that will drop Kafr seed. If the planter drops the seed too thickly, thin out the plants to one every six to eight inches after the first cultivation Cultivate the long flat Give thorough cultivation the same as for larec yield of cotton. Kafir costs less for seed to plant an acre than any other farm crop. Good Kafir seed costs in Little Rock three cents pound and three pounds of seed are ample to plant an acre.
 When Kaffir Is ripe. pull off or cut of the heads and store them in a crib the same as corn in the ear. Feed the heads of Kafir heads the same as ear corn. This saves expense for either shelling or grinding. Kafr is a con stipating feed and little COW pea hay or Spanish peanut overcome this difficulty
 Kafir is grain sorghum as are Milo and Feterita Kafir is the grain to rto mt in Arly yNlo tNI ,.l. plant standard Kafir. If you plant late, plant dwarf Kafir.
 Milo has a much softer grain than Kafir If good rain comes after Milo is ripe and the rain is followed by warm weather, the Milo seeds will sprout on the stalk where they have
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Fails For S12.OOO. GOO.

New York.-The J. B. Greenhut Company. New York corporation, with S12.000.000 outstanding securi. ties. operating two department stores on Sixth Avenue. this city. went into receivership through friendly proceed ings. few moments later an invol- untary petition in bankruptcy was filed in separate proceedings by three creditors with claims totaling S.. 900, ,00O.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Oklahoma Statute Fouoht.

Washington. - Constitutionality of the Oklahoma statute requiring ex- press companies to deposit with the corporation commission sufficient money to cover possible refunds to pa- irons should the commissions new ex- press rates be upheld by the courts, was challenged in a case filed in the supreme court It is the first law of the kind to be brought to the courts attention.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Cotton Steamer Sunk.

Washington.-Otiic notification of the sinking of the American cotton steamer Greenbrier on April ?, as the result, it was indicated, of having struck a mine near North Frisian Is- land. in the North Sea, was received by the State Department from Ameri- can consuls at Hamburg and Bremen. The captain and his crew of 37 were rescued and taken to Hamburg.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Royal Baby Born.

Berlin.-Crown Princess Cecilie and child are doing we'll The crown princess, who is a daughter of the late Friedrich Franz III. of Mecklen- burg. Schwerin, married Friedrich Will liam, the German crown prince, in June. 1905. They now have five chil- dren, four boys, the eldest boy years old, and one daughter.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Coal Revenue lnadeouate.

Chicago. - Western railroads pre- sented more testimony at the Inter state Commerce Commissions hearing to justify their proposed increases in freight rates on soft coal shipped be. tween points west of and including h. diana and Illinois. They contended that while coal constitutes large part of their tonnage, it does not at the present rates, return an adequate revenue
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Reported in Good Condition.

shington-Secretary Daniels de- clared that the last reports to the Navy Department as late as March 1 showed the ill-fated submarine F-4 to be in good condition. Naval officers and department officials said the truth about the boats condition at the time she started on her last cruise prooa- ply would not be known until she was raised and examined.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
No Riohts Invaded.

Washington.-For a state to change the method of infiicting a death penal. ty from hanging to electrocution be- tween the date of indictment and con. viction does not deprive a defendant of any constitutional rights. according to a decision by the Supreme Court
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Old Steps Torn Away.

ashington.-Stone masons have begun tearing up the historic steps leading to the main entrance to the capitol. The sandstone had failed to endure the grind of footsteps during a century and will make way for new marble slabs.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
CUTlCURA SOAP BATHS
Followed by a Little Ointment for Baby's Tender Skin. Trial Free.

They afford infants and children great comfort, permit rest and sleep and point to speedy healment of ec- zemas. rashes. itchings. chafings and other sleep destroying skin troubles. Nothing better at any price for the nursery and toilet.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY. Boston. Sold everywhers.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
Peace Rumor Denied,

Washington. Published reports that Germany had presented peace terms to the United States attracted attention in Washington, but both Sec retary Bryan and Count von Bern storff. the German ambassador, denied them
The Spectator., 1915-04-13
The Dead Vowel.

Doctor Barton. warden of Merton college. Oxford, was the oddity of his time, says Tit-Bits.
 AS he was man of remarkable sympathy. people told him everything that happened. A gentleman. coming one day into his room, told him that Doctor Vowel was dead.
 What" said he. Vowel dead! Thank heaven. 1t is e. and neither 'u' nor 1T"