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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23

There is no class of enthusiasts so
liable to fly the track as the So
called temperance re4fnrmer, They
forget at times that the battle against
the liquor oligarchy must be clean
cut one and to the death-one in
which there can be no compromise.
And vet, failing for the time to win
in this battle, many well-meaninT
Performers" are willing, even anxious
to enter into a compromising propo-
sition with the enemy. Just now, by
the small margin of one vote in the
Senate, the temperance forces of the
state have been temporarily defeated
in their efforts to secure the sIbmis-
sion to the people of statewide pro-
hibition amendment to the constitu-
ton. This is a temporary setback
only. 1t is not defeat. And yet,
so regarding it, certain few So
called temperance enthusiasts, with
more wind in their abdomens than
brains in their heads, are coming on
with a measure to regulate" what
they have been denouncing as an
enemy of society,"" an evil that is
the prolific cause of more than nine
tenths of the crime in Florida. Now,
logically speaking, doesn't that beat
hell? These so-called temperance re-
/ formers are asking for the enact
ment of law that permits the sale
of liquor in certain territory in seal
ed packages only, where now it is sold
| by the glass. As if there was any
principle of temperance involved ir
the question of whether man took
his "booze" from a bottle or a tum-
bier! The only question involved is
one of amount. Where now a person
can purchase a two or three-fngel
dram, he would under the proposed
sealed package" act, be required tc
purchase at least half-pint-some.
thing equivalent to five or six ordi.
nary drinks. Four years ago the
Florida Anti-Saloon League fought
the passage of this bill by the Leg,
islature; two years ago it advocated
it, and this year, since the defeat Of
the amendment, we are informed, is
again advocating it. Logical? Yes
! just about as mich so as one woult
expect from a bunch of reformers
with half-baked professional re-
former in charge. If the Anti-Sa.
loon Leauge really desires to accom-
plish something, let it get out mic
the byways and hedges and assist IN
making prohibition sentiment. 1t is
going 70 be needed, for nothing
short of nationwide prohibition will
ever get the goat" of the liquor eli,
garchy.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
COLOR AND MOISTURE.
There Is a Good Reason Why Vesets-
ton is Mostly Green.

Doubtless many have wondered why
the vegetation of the earth is mostly
green. That is. not what makes It
green. but why it is that color instead
of blue or red or purple.
Moisture. 1t has been found, will be
collected by the green foliage in proper
quantities while foliage of other colors
will not be properly nourished by the
dews and moisture from earth and at
mosphere.
A rather curious experiment proves
this.
Paint a piece Of glass yellow, another
green and one red and one black and
place all these painted pieces of glass
out in the open air over night during a
summer or autumn night.
When examined early the following
morning 1t will be found that the vel
low piece will be very wet and the
green piece only fairly moist while the
red and black pieces will be dry.
This is proof that. yellow foliage
would collect too much dampness, and
the red and black would gather none.
Green. which collects the medium
amount of moisture, seems to be the
color best adapted TO the conditions ex-
isting throughout the earth.
Yellow foliage has been known to
damp off and decay under the same
conditions that makes green foliage
thrive.
A few yellow leaved plants are
grown under considerable difficulty un-
der ordinary weather conditions.-New
York American.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
THE SHOW CASE.

Harry Kendall Thaw assassinated
the seducer of his wife. The wife is
said to have been a little clip" her
self: but then she was Thaw's wife.
The assassination may have been
more benefit than loss to the COM
munity, but Thaw was tried for mur-
der. He was not punished for muir
der, but was found insane and sent
to an asylum.
Justice left the job when the as
sassin went to the asylum. And
when Thaw thinks things over he
must believe the state of New York is
crazy.
a western lawyer named Anhut
tried to work up a scheme to brihe
Thaw out of iha asylum. Ahhu; was
sane, He wrs trappvi, and 3'at to
Sing Sing. Thaw, being i:@:.ssane, was
a mere lay figure in the case.
Thaw, being insane, nevertheless
made an effort to prove he wasn't
insane. He went to court and other
people came to court, and it was
proved that he hadn't proved that
he was sane. The case was as
suning a form which might drive al
most any one mad
Then Thaw planned and accom-
plished his escape from the asylum.
Long since had the form Of his
victim been laid away in the ground
The murder went on the record of
murders unavenged. But some sane
men undertook the labor of bring
ing this lunatic back. To do so they
finally had to charge him with con-
spiracy. The law is the work OF
sane men, but the task took nearly
two years.
Finally Thaw came into court or
a conspiracy charge. There was
no longer any count of murder
against him. He was simply charg
ed with a conspiracy to escape
from a place where no sane maj
ought to be confined. He wa!
charged with planning to escape
from a place from which any maj
would try to escape.
Thaw was fond to be not guilt!
of conspiracy of course, how
could an insane man be convicted o:
conspiracy? Had the charge sue
ceeded they might have sent him tt
sane prison. Now the court o
appeals has said that Thaw's origi
nal commitment to the insane asy
lum stands, and that he must g
back.
Lunatics often think they are Ma
poleon's, and that their chairs arr
thrones. But where did the peo
pie of the state of New York ge
the notion that the long mockery o
the Thaw case is law and order ant
justice?
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Not Really "Sentlnels."

All animals, whether Quadrupeds
or birds, that feed in herds are said
to place sentries on the outskirts Of
their party. 1t is, however, obvious
that wherever there is a collection Of
animals feeding or lying down there
will be members of the group at the
corners who, by their very position,
become "sentinels."
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Fond Recollectlons,

Speaking of old times" said q
member of the Renaissance club, Il
can remember when a waiter would
say Thank you out loud for ascent
tip" That's nothing" replied his
companion. q can remember when
! would look at the list OF dishes on q
menu to see what l wanted instead
Of looking first at the prices to see
what ! could afford"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23

Senator John B. Johnson had his
picture "tooken" and published in the
Times Union along with his "views on
prohibition" The picture and the
"views" were sent to the paper by
John C. Trice, the Tallahassee repre-
sentative of that paper and literary
secretary of the allied liquor forces
of the state. John knows good stuff,
and it's dollars to doughnuts that this
preachment of Senator John B. John
sons, will b. preserved mot in alco-
hol, necessarily for use by the liquor
forces of the state in the next cam
paign in defense of their greatly
abased business.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23

Senator Ion L. Farris, in his speech
opposing the adoption of the resolu-
ton for submission of Statewide pro.
hibition, is reported to have vigorous
" resented the insinuaiton that Jack
sonville politics had been controlled
by the liquor interests. The Sena-
tor shouldn't get fresh over s1ch an
insinuation. If he doesn't know
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Roosters' immense Tail Feathers,

Undertaking to breed roosters with
but one aim in view, that of length
ening the tail feathers, the natives of
the island of Shikoku, Japan, have
produced, after hundred years of pa
tient efforts, some marvellous results.
1t is of record that tail feathers IS
feet in length are to be seen on the
island.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Pioneer Veterinarians.

The classical Greeks had veterina-
rians. But veterinary medicine and
surgery did not originate with the
Greeks. So far as we know to the
contrary, it had its start with the
Egyptians, the wonderful people who
seem to have originated most of the
useful arts that are here today.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Overdelicate.

1t was in small southwestern town
that the town council, which we infer
is becoming unduly delicate, caused
this notice to appear in the local news
paper when a tax on dogs was i'm
posed: Tax on each dog-male, one
dollar; vice versa, three dollars. -
Harper's Magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Modern Statesman.

You'll have some explaining to do
when you get home, won't you?"
No" replied the member of congress.
I'm not going to explain. I'm going
to let my constituents argue matters
out among themselves and then take
the side that seems to have the most
advocates. Washington Star.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Affected the Hair

The fair creatures head looked like
a haystack Each separate hair stood
out. What's the matter, dear? Your
hair is standing on end" put it up
in curl papers last night, and the
newspaper used was filed with hor-
rible crimes"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
Mrs, sumpwesther ExpIains

Il have observed" says Mrs. Bump
weather, that when / am extra kind
to people they think l am easy-going
and take advantage of me. But can
well afford to laugh. because it is per-
fectly true"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
One WAY Of sAvoidIno Germs.

There is nothing better adapted for
catching germs than gelatin and for
this reason dishes containing it should
never be allowed to stand about un-
covered.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-04-23
SEVERELY SIMPLE SUIT.

Suit Of white gabardine for spring
wear. The effect is quite tailored, the
skirt being plain and short and the
Jacket belted and of hip length. The
patch pockets are finished with cres-
cent shaped flaps, and the collar and
cuffs are of white uncut velvet.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
Stocks and Bonds.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Dealinys IN
securities today were broader and far
IN excess of the preyiNls days total.
but the price movement was more
conflicting. Reading was again the
most prominent feature, making a
maximum decline of 1-2 points, with
some recovery in final dealings. Uuit-
ed States Steel also was heavy, being
singled out with Reading by the short
interest. zs.
Canadian Pacific reflected further
pressure, which may have originated
abroad, and most os the motor shares
fell back on a marked decrease OF
trading. Bethlehem Steel attained a
new high price at So 3-4. and the cop
per group rose appreciably. Demand
sterling declined 10 479 3-S, q frac-
tfon above its low quotation. An
nonncement was made OF the success
full sale OF the $10,000.000 German
government nine-month notes re-
Gently offered here.
Another gold engagement OF $780,
00G from Japan offered proof OF this
country's growing influence in the
worlds money markets. ~ 4.
Local brokers we're. Interested In
news that the London exchange Ia to
post o revised list of prices tomorrow.
It fs expected American stocks will
figure prominently. Londona mar
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
New Orleans Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1S.-The
cotton market was slow and hcsitating
today. Profit taking from the long
side was against prices, bullish trud.
ers were not aggressive and bears
were encouraged by reports Of n
smaller spot inquiry in the interior
and by the drop of 13 points in local
spot quotations. In spite of all this
the market had very little selling
power and made several rather sharp
recoveries from the decline. At the
lowest prices were s 10 points un-
der yesterdays close and ut the high
est they were Loint over. The close
was at the lowest
The question of acreage causeIl
much discussion and It was evident
that not few longs were withdraw
ing from the market because they
feared further advance at this time
would result In moro extensive plant
Ing than has been advocated. Tele-
grams from the interior said small
spot buyers were withdrawing from
the market because of the difficulty
found in clearing export shipments.
Cotton futures closing:
March 8.45; May 8.65; July S.87;
October 9.I9; December 9.3G.
Spot cotton steady. 13 points off.
Middling 8.37. Sales on the snot g.
100 bales; to arrive CTS.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
GREATER THAN
EVER BEFORE
Quantity of Cotton Seed Crushed
Exceeds 1911 Record Crop
BY 572,526 Tons
(By Associated Pfess.l


WASHINGTON, Aiarch 1S.-F'urtl.cr
progress this season In the remark
able development Of the cotton seed
products industry was indicated in
tnday's census bureau report oil cot
ton seed crus.Nd and linters obtain
cd from the 1914 crop
greater quantity of seed than ever
before was crushed. exceeding the
1911 record crop crushing by 572,-
SIG tons, and record was established
In the number Of bales of linters OBJ
tanned, which totalled 146,117 bales
more than last year. The number of
cotton seed oil mills operated was
$50. an increase Of TO-
As 20 to as per cent. of the total
production of cotton seed is crushed
annually. 1t is estimated the 1914 pro-
duction OF seed will reach 100000
tons. Its value has not been estimat-
ed, but the 1913 production. 6.305. 900
tons. had a total value of $155.. SOC, 900
in oil. cake and meal. hulls and lin
ters. The close delinting OF cotton
seed has resulted in Il largely increas-
ed production of linters.
Cotton seed crushed from the 1914
crop was 5.493.S99 tons. against A.
1s7,s02 for 1913. and 4.57950S for 1912.
Total linters for the crop 772.27O run
ming bales. against 63l.153 for 1913
and G02,324 for 1912
Seed crushed and lintcrS obtained
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
Chicago Grain.

CHICAGO. March .I3.-Assertions
today that immense export sales OF
flour had been made, chiefly for Italy
helped wheat which closed unsettled
at l 1-2 to 2 2-3 net advance. Corn
finished 1-2 to 1-2@5-S up, oats 1@1
1-8 and provisions 5 to 20@22 1-2c.
Wheat. May sl.5G 3-s: Jnly s1.2S
rs.
Corn. May 7s Ia; July 7G "a.
Oats, May GO SIS; July 81 rs
Cash grain: Wheat. TO. 2 red S1.56
3-4@1.58: No. 2 hard, $1.6l 1-2@1.62
IA.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
WALKER-McELMoYLE
, O o o o o o O o o o o o o o o c

q o o o o o O o o O o o o Q q
The school Improvement associa-
ton held it's regular meeting on Tues
day afternoon, March l6. The follow
ing progrom was carried out.
Opening Song-"Jcsu3 Is Calling" ("
Essay-By Miss Jesse WILSON,
Sub1ect-Friendship
Debate-Resolved. That the women
OF South Carolina should be given the
right to vote.
Affirmative Miss Caro- lIaddon
and Prof. j. M. Hunter.
Negative-Lillian Thompson and
Mr.. w. A. u. Jameson.
The debate was most interesting
one. 1t was hard task for the
judges to decide which side was VIC
torious. but after thanking over It
very seriously. the decision was made
in favor of the affirmative.
The judges were Misses Annie Mar
tin, Clara Clark and GraytoA John
ston. d
F,ecitation-By Miss Lcttie Link
Subject-The School House.
Jokes-By Miss Myrtle Clark.
Recitation-By Miss Pauline
Observation-Disclosures Story.
Reading-By Miss JAMIE Lee Shir-
ICY -ouuJect--AhteItor Oh the SciiOoi
Room.
Quartette--By Misses Jesse VIII
son. May Jameson, Hattie Kay and
Erne3tine Rankin.
The following motored over to An
derson last Saturday: DR.. and Mrs.
j. E.. Allgood and Miss Cora Had
don. Mr.. John Bailus Martin and
Misses Clara Clark ard Ernestine
Rankin A very pleasant day was
spent in the city. Misses Haddon,
Rankin and Clark attended the teach-
ers meeting. DR.. Poteate OF FuImah
University gave a very interesting
address which was heartily enjoyed
by all,
Prof; J.. NJ. Hunter spent Satur-
day and. Sunday in Liberty with home-
folks. - lss, Il q d.
4 Our school defeated Blshop.s
Branch in ball game last Friday.
afternooS. The scores being II to {. =
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
Combat Vain and
Costly For Germans

PARIS, March 18.-The combat at
Carney, which began the evening OF
March IA by the explosion of heav-
lily charged mine In one OF the French
advanced trenches, was vain and cost
ly for the Germans. according to an
official note issued by the war office
today.
1.-THE battle lasted until the 17th,"
the note adds, land was marked by
sharp fighting, numerous counter at
tacks and systematic bomtardments.
The German offensive was finally re-
pulsed and the French succeeded in
making slight gain on this part of
the front"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
We certainly do feel proud of our


We certainly do feel proud of our
boys.
Miss Cora Haddon spent Saturday
night ind Sunday with her sister.
Miss Lucy Haddon. who teaches at
Bishops Branch.
Miss Elizabeth Allgood, who is !,
teaching at the White Plain School
spent few hours Saturday afternoon
at the hGme OF her brother, DR.. ]. E.
AllgOod.
Mr.. w. II. Martin, who had his log
fractured ono month ago, now seems
to be improving very nicely. We nre
all unEious to see Mr.t Martin up and.
going about again.
Miss Gertrude Johnston Is visiting
In Pendieton this week.
Messrs. Willie and Paul Martin
spent few hours In Central Satur-
day night. M
DR.. Ailgood and mir. Newton Evatt
arc attending Woodmnn associa-
ti0n, Which convenes in Charleston
this week.
Mr.. Ed Johnston is remodeling
house nearby his present home,
which he will soon occupy. Is
Or. and Mrs. Aiigoot; accom-,
panied by Misses Clark and Eankin
spent Sunday at the home of the
formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. i q. !.
Allgood. -i',i, - 4.
Mrs. Johnson Newton is III at this
writing. We hope she will soon re-
cover - r,s +
The farmers Of this section arc tak-
ing advantage of these pretty days,
preparing their land for planting.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
MARKET REPORT
New York Cotton.

NEW YORK. March fS.--Cotton
WAS less active today with prices
easing IN under liquidation and sci.
ing for reaction. The close was
steady at net decline of /: to I points
Private cables reported realizing in
narrow market at Liverpool, and
the opening WAS ut Il decline OF 4 TO
points. RenctiOnary sentiment also
was encouraged by the census report
indicating the supply Of 1914 linters
was little over 772.000 bales com
pared with 1000 'Ast year. hut sci
ling was restricted by continued large
spot sales in Liverpool. and the steady
ruling OF southern spot markets late
yesterday
The market showed a fairly steady
tone during early trading and prices
rallied from the opening OH spot house
buying Of May against sales of later
months, some scattered covering and
little Wall Street buyings. Offer
ings increased slightly around closing
figures OF yesterday, however. and the
market turned easier again during the
afternoon on southern selling and re-
ports of a lower spot market at New
Orleans. Active months sold about 4
to points net lower In the late trad
iGe.
On the basis of tOday's report oh
linters. some OF the local traders were
talking census report next Saturday
indicating a total growth Of lint and
linters in the ncighborhood OF H.,
100000 bales.
Cotton futurps closed stoadr
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
"Handwrltinen on the Wall.
Williamson s G Mar17th 1915

Mr. Editor F
Don't you See the hand writing on
on the Wall what do 1t mean It means
higher Tax and more Tax not only
the men OF anderson County have quit
Preaching the gospal and gone to
Preaching Good roads and Some Of
the woman have got at II too The
across the Ocean are crazy and the
People on this Side of the Ocean are
demoraldize am oppose to the Bond
isher on account OF high Taxes The
Tax are too high now and they must
be reduce 1t takes too much to run
this State Government and It Is q go-
Ing to cause q rebellion here q mong
the People Some time like the People
are now down in Mexico And the law
makers will be the Blnme for 1t Tell
the anderson Co Delegation to Stay
way from Columbia for the next five
years to come II we vote that Band
isheE there will be more Plantations
and Homes for Sale In Anderson Co
next faul then they have been In
twenty years People here emigrating
to Abbeyille and Edgefield CO. to get
out from under Bondage yes could
buy uncle Joshs Plantation then for
one third less then can now Some
= ScPSSa Sphy tho'cs cslhCy ~ Al uOt i've 10
See the Bond dept become due there
fore they will not have, fl. to pay You
Silly man, you Saddle q crate Dept
on your Wife and pcore little Chill
;dren which they will never for give
you for Il Some man may have half
dozen vehicicles to run on the good
Roads and then another man may not
own q Wheel yet he pays as much. Tax
an tf1e man fhaf have 1nf n tolf dozar1
yeheciflesE now remember Wool hat
and one Galless men the both of
March and lest XIII that Bond Bill
II you do not XIII st you will regret
II Some day II a man doe net Blow
his own Horn It is not likely to be
Blowed and now Mr.. Editor when you
90 To. Set your Type you can make me
Say evey thing that is REASONABLE
against that Good Road Bond Bill for
we intend to Kill its on the Both OF
March 95 & ..,.
John n sadfer
/; ;3.s;1 lsss: q Wtllfamston 8 Ci
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
UNCLE DAVE.
Anderson Girl alnrs.

The feature Of the music service at
the First church Sunday school yes
terday morning was a. ;quartette by
Miss Adelaide Moseley! soprano: Miss
E1orella Beck, contralto: Mr.. F. II.
AniteVa, tenor. end Mr John George
Harris, bass. The selection was,
follow Me- by H. r.. Palmer and It
was beautifully rendered. :. L,
Miss Beck. a. new contralto in the
city, sang q aolo In the Sunday school
last Sunday, charming all with her
voice. She has beautiful quality,
freshness, temperament and pretty
style. She is q native OF Anderson,
3. g, and not long resldent or Char
totte. She is d member 81 the First
church choir, d pupil OF Mr.. Jolm
George Harris, and q delightful exl
nonent OF his method. Charlotte OBJ
server. Sc q +.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
Cotton Seed Oil.

NEW YORK, March 18.-Cottonseed
oil was firm today despite the bear
ishing census report on the crush,
owing to support from resiners, light
offerings generally and local profes.
sional buying on the strength In lard
and grain. Closed to IL points net
higher. Sales $500.
The market closed firm. Spot 6.7O
bid; Mnrch S6.70@6.S6; April $6.82R
6.85; May $6.S6@6.89: June $6.940
6.9S; July $7.07@7.09: August $7.161
III; September $7.24@7.27: October
$7.0007.O5.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
Why Not Visit
THE ANDERSON
CASH GROCERY i CO.
TODAY?

Did you ever stop to think how
much you could save by coming to
the store to make your purchases
Did you know we sell the best canned
Vegetables put into a can?
Why pay 15c lib. for. Green Beans
when you can get can nice tender
Stringless beans for 15c?
Have you tried Paris sweet
Maine Corn, for -. 35c
DO you like Sweet Tender Peas,
Ferndell Is the brand to buy,
High class Asparagus Tips. can
-. -. -. -. CSC and Boz
Let us send you can Tiney
sweet beets loc
How about our Spinach -. I5c
We want to sell you one can
Cherries If you like cherry
pie, 35c, 3 for -. -. 80. Si.0i,
Fresh Lettuce. head -. -. -. 1Uc
Fresh Cauliflower, lb -. -. .12lse
Fresh Celery. stalk =. =. ...i 1oe
Fresh Cakes every day in the
week, each -. -. Zoe
Another. shipment of Grape
Fruit, 10 for ...s -. -. -. 81,
The Oranges we sell are sweet :.
anu juicy, peck =. -. >: iDc
a.
Tip Top Bread makes new Gus
toners every day--it's your
fault If you are not eating it.
loaf -. -. -. -. -. 81
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-19
Dry Goods.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Cotton
goods were quiet and steady today.
Shortage Of dystuffs effected the TAX
Ing OF orders in some houses. Raw
silk maintained its recent advance.
Fine worstee dress goods for fall sold
we'll. Jobbers reported fair trade
with activity in wash goods and white
goods departments.