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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
The Petition, a Joke.

More than 400 persons of Abilene,
Kansas, signed a petition to shorten
the road to Tipperary before they
found out it was a joke But they
proved the contention of Ex-Justice
Mason of the State Supreme Court
that anybody with a petition for any
thing could get all the signers he
wanted.
Justice Mason and friend were
discussing a matter relating to a
retition. The Justices friend con-
tended that because so many persons
had signed the petition there was a
real sentiment for what the petition
asked. The justice, after years of
experience, argued that there wasn't
for the reason that almost anybody
would sign q petition for anything
without reading it,
To prove his point he drew up a
petition which asked the British Gov
eminent to shorten the road to Tip
perary. and had it circulated in town.
More than 400 signers were obtained
in one morning and not 10 per cent.
Of the people who were asked read the
petition. Even then, some of them
did not read it closely enough to see
the joke.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28

Carly, holding sway in the fountain
cooled courts of Spanish-built New
Orleans, where beaux from the ad-
joining plantation country vowed il
was worth riding fifty miles to ses
Mademoiselle take pinch of snuff
down through the wondrously beauti'
full Cation sisters of Baltimore to the
sparkling Matte Ould of Richmond
without whose latest "bonmot" the
city on the hills found its breakfasts
flavorless, and the unique Sallie Ward
of Louisville. who had namesake
not only in nearly every nursery il
Kentucky, but also in every paddock
barnyard and pig stye in "the blue
grass" all were undisputed Queens
of Hearts, because all were of that
peculiar Southern combination OF
traits that made Old White Sulphur
Springs famous for it's belles-traits
that dazzle in prosperity and win out
through adversity.
The typical Southern belle held
consciously, in trust for humanity all
her gifts of beauty, grace and wit, all
her culture and accomplishments, heI
daintiness and refinement, to be un-
sparingly used for her family, her
community or her country at their
need.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
X XXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X ;
K
K SOUTHERN BELLIES OF LONG
x AGO. :
Octavia ZOllicOffer Bond
n Southern Woman's Magazine
|; X X X X X X X X X X X X X X y;

NM X X X X X X X X X X x X X
However extensive may have been
Washington Irving's knowledge OF
womankind the rest of the world over,
his acquaintance with women IN the
Southern States of the Union was
manifestly limited. Else he would
not have asserted, in his boundless
admiration of Madame Octavia Wal
ton LeVert, of Alabama, that, "Only
one such woman is born in century.
Fine as she was, there were others
in that same nineteenth century south
O. the line.
In Southern biography of the Pc
riod appear many names that repre-
sent feminine gifts and charms as
marked. if not so widely renowned, as
were the endowments OF Mobile S
celebrated social queen. The name
of LeVert might serve as the Wig.
nette of long list of accomplished
women who were the outcome OF the
old regime of the South. These were
the natural product of civilization
which Henry W. Grady declared has
not been surpassed and perhaps Will
not be equaled among men, The
biographical record, if written in full,
would include the story of many love
lv Southern women whose lives were
unknown beyond the limits of their
native environment. 10 adapt the
homely phrase of "Our Bob" Taylor,
"the woods we've full of them
those jasmine laden woods that EN-
powered the country seats of the
South, where culture was rated above
possessions and where, in the words
of Thomas Nelson Page, history,
sentiment, romance, geography anu
charm all blend into one harmonious
whole and form the enchantment
which seize5 and holds in thrall the
heart into which the spirit of the
South has sunk. And here" Page
concludes, "lies the whole seccrt--
the South is something beyond mere
physical vision"
To the spiritual cry the Old South
appears, as it truly was, land OF be-
lief in the holy mysteries of unchang-
ing love; a land of dreams, of men,
OrleS ana Vi uIlquellSi1DlS i'"i'ii -
an imminent, beautiful tomorrow; a
land where men coveted honors more
than riches; and women priced char
acter above pleasures; where the
grossness of the actual was lost to
view in contemplation of the aesthetic;
where, haunting every "great h
of repute, friendly ghosts set at
naught the cold thought of complete
separation of the living from the
dead; where respect for woman held
her name inviolable; where the mis-
tress of the home was the household
sovereign, revered and waited upon
by all who surrounded her, from the
stately master himself to the picka-
ninny reveling in the license of sim
gle garment. Yet, withal, the typi-
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
GASPAR|LLA CARNIVAL
AND SOUTH FLA. FAIR
At Tampa From Feb. 4th to
18th Will be a Great
Event.

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 27th-The South
Florida Fair and Gasparilla carnival,
which undoubtedly will be the greatest
event of the kind ever held in Florida,
opens here on Friday of next week
and will continue through Saturday
of the following week. The celebra-
ton will be extended to the following
Monday for the benefit of the Negroes
of the state, who have separate ex-
hibit building and will celebrate
among themselves that day.
Fourteen counties and scores of
communities and individuals will be
represented by products in the six ex-
hibition buildings, and the period will
be replete with brilliant features
Horse racing, without gambling, sen
sational aeroplane flights, parades
military spectacles, visits from war
ships, absolutely clean attractions
the best of which are free, and bril-
liant social functions in tourists ho-
tells and American and foreign clubs.
to which visitors are invited, will be
among the attractions offered. Low
railroad rates will be in force from
all sections, and Tampa is prepared
to care for record crowds at reason
able rates.
Following is a brier synopsis of the
program, which begins Friday, Feb
ruary 4:
Friday-Arrival of King Gasparilla
X and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gaspa-
rilla, who storm and subjugate the
city.
Observation-Disclosures of Flori-
da editors. fireworks displays and 9TH
er features.
Sunday-Sacred outdoor concerts
by many bands.
Monday-Designated "Cuba Day"
in honor of Republic of Cuba, citizens
of which will make merry in ways
peculiar to Latins. Night street pa
rade and dances, in which $4,000 peo-
pie will participate.
Tuesdav-Reception to former
kings and Queens of Ye Mystic Krewe
of Gasparilla.
Observation-Disclosures allegorica',
historical, commercial and military
parade with sham battles, including
air attacks.
Thursday-Grand coronation ball of
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
Fridav-Varied features.
Saturdav-Parade of Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine and other events.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
Leached Ashes, and SO-Called BALL
Potash"

Caution: Leached Ashes from I'm
lawful Shippers, Not Guaranteed,
Shipped into the State by lrrespon-
sible Shippers.
The State of Florida is flooded at
present with leached ashes from va
rious States and from Canada, sold
without guarantee by irresponsible
parties. Such ashes are not subject
to free analysis by the State Labo-
ratory. They seldom contain more
than per cent potash-more ire
quently, less than 1 per cent.
Florida growers should consider the
fact that the demand for potash Is
acute, not only in Florida but through
out the nation, and that there is a
great demand for unleached ashes at
remunerative prices locally. That it
lis not probable that unleached ashes
will be shipped into Florida from 9th
er States where the demand is
equally as acute as it is in Florida.
1t is the duty of all sheriffs to at
tach and sell at public sale all pack
ages of ashes, or other commercial
fertilizer offered for sale in Florida
that do not bear the guarantee of a
reliable registered dealer, and the in
spection stamp, on eacn package.
So-CalIed "Ball-Potash."
Caustic Soda, So-Called "Ball-Pot.
ash," Concentrated Lye," Canned
Potash"
We have received numerous letters
asking if the ordinary "ball-potash,'
Canned potash" or concentrated
lye," could not be used Ns substi-
tute for potash (K o. ii fertilizers
This material is not potash; has nc
potash in it whatever. 1t is simply
caustic soda which, on account of its
cheapness, has entirely replaced caus-
tic potash Potassium Hydrate) in the
manufacture of soap.
1t has no fertilizing value whatev'
er. There is no substitute for pot.
ash in fertilizers. Careful culture
deep blowing, rotation of crops, the
planting of legumes, the use of phos-
pilates and ammoniates, with liber'
al application of ground limestone tc
aid in releasing, thus making avail
able the insoluble potash in the soil
is the best practical method of Sc.
curing the necessary potash, until the
German potash salts can be obtained
or some other sourse Of potash be de
veloped.
There is no doubt that potash has
been extravagantly used during re
cent years. 1t has been practically
demonstrated that equally as fint
crops have been produced with a
per cent potash as were formerl!
grown with a 10 per cent formula.
Florida truckers have doubtless
been extravagnnt in the use of potash
and other high grade commercial fer
tilizers. Equally as good result
could and doubtless will be obtaine'
by the use of composts, the growt'
of legumes, rotations, and the intel
ligent application of ammoniateS
phosphates, and ground limestone, t
aid in releasing the latent potas
naturally in the soil.
R. E. DOSE,
State Chemis
Tallahassee Jan. ID, 1916.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
A HISTORIC HOUSE.
Where Tyndae Started to Translate
the EiL.e It.o EnSl sh.

Where Tynda,e Started to Translate
the Ellie lao Enslsh.
i. About two mics from the old mar
ket town of Chipping SG.nury. Eng
land, stands an o.u lime house known
rs Little SUdbury haHor house. which
quite apart froE its &c sJrH, aS one
of the OlieSt cX,;:ng gl>S of 10. .2S,,r ar
chitecturC in Worcestershire. has been
justly styled the birthplace of the
English Bible"
In one of the old rooms William
Tynddle, who lived there for two
years, conceived the idea ana com
menced the work OF translating the
New Testament into English
In 1921 Sir John Walsh. owner of
the manor house, had need of Il chap
lain and tCttOr for his children. and lis
choice fell upon Tyndalp, who h; d
just completed his university career
Tyndale was in great favor with his
master, who encouraged him in the
great work lie had undertaken
1t is quite possible that the trauSla
tion would have been competed here.
but Tyndale, having expressed his opin
ions too freely to the neighburing clcr
Gy, found himself secretly charged
with heresy and summoned TO appear
before the chancellor of the diocese
Although III ihe time he was merely
admonished. he did not consider it
safe to continue in the manor house.
thereby involving his patron in dan
ger so he left and proceeded with his
translation in London. n.-ChriStian Sci
ence Monitor.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
AGED TAX COLLECTOR
Restored To Health By Vinol

Corinth, Miss. az am a city tax col
lector and seventy-four years of age.
l was in a weak, rundown condition.
My druggist told me about Vinol l
tried it and in week noticed consider
able improvement; | continued its use
and now have gained twenty pounds in
weight, and feel much stronger. | con-
slider Vinol a fine tonic to create strength
for old people. ~. A. PRICE.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, for all rundown,
weak and debilitated conditions.
Alderman Stewart Drug Co. Palatka.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
Women of Sedentary Habits.

Women who get but little exercise
are likely to be troubled with consti-
patton and indigestion and will find
Chamberlain's Tablets highly beneti-
cial. Not so good as three or four
mile walk every day, but very much
better than to allow the bowels to re-
main in constipated condition. They
are easy and pleasant to take and
most agreeable in effect. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
A History OF The Worlds
Happenings During 1915

v OU need this new National Year
Book, Almanac and Encyclo-
pedia for 19l6-yOur family needs it
ever! body ought to have it
rider your copy To-Day. It's chock-
ull of interesting facts and useful
information,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
The Gist of 1t.

"Last December l had very Sc
we're cold and was nearly down sick
in bed. l bought two bottles of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it
was only very few days until l was
completely restored to health" writes
o. J. Metcalf, Weatherby, Mo. If
YOU would know the value of this rem
edy, ask any one who has used it.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
LA GRIPPE AND FEVER CURED

Quick's Chill Tonic cured my hus-
band of LaGrippe and Fever after the
doctors medicine and other remedies
failed"
LULA C. ROACH, Drifton, Fla.
Sold by J. H. Haughton.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-01-28
BREAK UP COLDS AND GRIPPE

With Quick's Chill Tonic. Tastes
good. Sold by ]. H. Haughton on a
25c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-28
JOHN WANAMAKER
REGRETS EDITORIALS
Doesn't Own The Evening Tele-
graph, Says Message to
Herbert S. Houston

Herbert S. Houston, president of Assoc
clated Advertising Clubs OF the World, in
reply to an editorial yesterday in the Eve
ming Telegraph has authorized the follow
ing statement:
THE best reply I think to the editorial
in the Evening Telegraph was the action of
John Wanamaker. Before saw the paper,
he send Mr. Appel and Mr.. Cilley to me to
say:
1--WE come from John wanamaker to
say to you that he Is not the owner of the
Evening Telegraph to the extent of single
share but that 1t is owned by his son, who
resides in New York The paper has no
relation to our merchandise business. It Is
private property of Rodman Wanamaker.'
Mr.. Wanamaker further said: 4 am sure
that Rodman Wanamaker will greatly re-
gret the editorials in today's Telegraph,
but not nearly so much as / regret them.
1 would have endeavored to prevent them
had l known anything about them. 1 am
not authorized to speak for my son. 1 have
just received the articles within the last
few minutes, and hasten to send this mes
sage that Mr.. Houston may understand the
situation
I'm addition to this statement from Mr.
Wanamaker, 1 have had hearty approval
of my opposition to the Evening Telegraph's
policy in publishing testimonial advertise
ment to me, against my protest, and asking
my friends to pay SIS each for proofs of
Mr.. Ochs, of the New York Times Mr.
Curtis, of the Public Ledger Mr., Young,
of the Des Moines Capital; Mr.. Buxton, of
the Providence Journal, and many others.
So am more than ever convinced that my
criticism was neither captous nor funny
despite the amusement which 1t has given
the Evening Telegraph"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-28
NEW ORLEANS MAYOR
SEES BIG FUTURE FOR
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Booster From the Louisiana City
Tells of Chance for Freight
Bond Between Two Mu-
inequalities
QUICK COTTON SHIPPING

Mayor Martin Behrman, booster for New
Orleans predicts a big future for the port
of Philadelphia as a result of the develop.
ment of the shipping facilities in New Or
leans, accomplished mostly through his
foresight and hard work.
"a far cry from Philadelphia to New
Orleans, you say2 Not so. There is a great
chance for close bond between the two
cities in the way of freight traffic." he
said.
y The delegation of men and women from
the Louisiana city also freely praises social
and commercial Philadelphia.
One development that the Mayor was
responsible for In New Orleans, and which
later aided in boosting the commerce of that
port, is clever switching OF freight cars
that allows the full cars to run right into
the terminals and the empties are moved
out at the low total cost of but So a car.
Mayor Behrman believes Philadelphia
would benefit greatly by this arrangement
and would be glad to confer with officials
Of the Transportation Bureau Of the Cham
ber of Commerce during his stay here.
"An interesting economic feature of the
New Orleans cotton terminals is the bale
device can select bale of cotton from
the very centre Of a pile containing sew
eral hundred bales. and without disturbing
the rest, extract II and place 1t upon a
truck Ordinarily, it Is necessary to topple
all the bales in order to get at the par
ticular one, and the new device has revo-
lutionized the handling of the commodity,
THE New Orleans cotton terminals have
already cost the State of Louisiana $3,500,- =
900. AS more units are added, the expendi-
ture will increase 1t is planned to make
New Orleans the storage market for cotton
TO serve the entire world. and Liverpools
grip will be taken Off the industry when the
plan fully natures
The management and operation of the
cotton terminals are under the direction of a
board of public-spirited business men. Civil
service rules regulate the employment of
help. and no political interference OF any
sort is tolerated. The Public Belt Railroad
a municipal utility. serves the warehouses
and everything is co-ordnated for the quick
economic handling OF incoming and outgoing
cotton"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-28
RULES FOR PARKING AUTOS
DURING RIVER PAGEANT
Department of Public Safety Issues
Traffic Regulations

The Department Of Public Safety has an
nounced the following regulations for the
parking of automobiles in Fairmount Park
tomorrow night, when the river pageant will
be held for the advertising men:
a double line on west side of East RIVER
ariye. facing south, from Girard avenue bridge
double line on east side of East River drive,
avenue; from Fairmount GHI Avenue around main
Drive TO Poplar street; from Poplar street to
Girard avenue bridge on % East % River drive -
-, a a double line on east and west sides OF Sith
West River drive. facing south.
a, All automobiles must park according 20 these
guards, with the object OF getting as many ma
emnes In these spaces as possible;
the event on the East RVeF drive or 9Th sTeet
or any place excepting In parking space; We
No vehicle OF any description Win be permitted
to halt on Girard avenue bridge,
West side O East RIVER dfys must go on soaS
sntranee They viii not BE- psTmitted to cross
ever at Lincoln Monument to go north on Main
Automobiles parked on east side OF East River
drive drive Main drive and sedgeley avenue must
All automobiles parked on West River drive
must move south when the display Is over and
lsaye the park by way OF Callowhill street bridge
AutomObilss parked on the east and west
sides OF s4th street viii move south when the
Pennsyvania Railroad bridge
When the traffic begins to move south. no We
street until the congestion on the drive Is clear
Under no circumstances will any vehlcle be
purpose OF going In an opposite direction during
Fsirmount Park rules and regulations require
that no vehicle shall remain on the drive with
out driver or attendant In charge Of II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-28
WILLOW GROVE WILL
RECEIVE HUNDREDSOF
AID MEN THIS EVENING
Elaborate Arrangements Made
by John G. Martin for En-
tertainment Of Guests
at Park
SPECIAL MARCH OFFERED

Elaborate arrangements have been made
at Willow Grove Park for the entertain
ment of delegates to the convention of the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
now In progress in this city. Hundreds Of
the ad men will visit the amusement centre
this evening with their wives and friends
and the officials there expect one of the
largest crowds Of the season.
A march has been dedicated by Victor
Herbert to the ad men and special pro-
gram will be presented by his orchestra to-
night In honor of the convention. The
march, entitled the Worlds Progress" will
be played for the first time. The occasion
will also mark the 21st anniversary Of the
establishment of Willow Grove Park.
This evenings program for the entertain
ment Of the men and their wives Ia In charge
of John C. Martin. of the Public Ledger
Company. The delegates have coupons
which will admit them to each of the amuse-
ment features.
Philadelphia Rapid Transit cars marked
Route "a" on 18th street Zone block west
of City Hall) Route 55," on 11th street
(three blocks east of City HalL, and "Route
65," on 9th street (nine blocks east of City
Hal), run direct to Willow Grove Park
without change Of cars
Willow Grove Park is situated in the
heart of the Chelten hills. II miles from
Philadelphia. and Is famous for its beauti-
full landscape gardening. foliage and flowers.
At night the buildings are ablaze with
myriads of electric lights, giving the park
the appearance of fairyland. The ia
nous 100000 electric fountain, situated in
the centre Of the lake, Is Illuminated with
many brilliant colored lights and is dis
played every evening at $3.50 o'clock. The
Casino. with its spacious porches. where the
cuisine and service is equal to the best city
restaurants, Is in full sight and hearing of
the music pavilion and lake.
The amusement features on THE Mid
way" are THE Mirror Maze" airships.
mountain scenic railway. two carrousels,
Tours of the World ''Venice," mutoscopes,
theatre, Goal Nine" 'Danceland." Crazy
Village" scenic railway. shooting gallery,
the giant coaster, miniature railway, THE
Whip" "Candyland" and photograph build
ing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-28
AID MEMS CABARET TONIGHT
Baltimoreans Promise Many Thrilling
Features at Ritz Carlton
Performance

Resolving not to be outdone by their fell
low delegates from New York. the Baltl-
more ad men have arranged for a cabaret
to be held in the RItz-Carlton, at II o'clock
tonight The Baltimoreans promise a
''humming" entertainment that will make
you hold your breath. They say that they
are going to sing. dance and be merry In
a manner that will overshRdow all previous
performances given during the week.
Special features have been planned. The
exact nature OF these novelties Is a carefully
guarded secret. The Atlanta Advertising
Club will be the guests OF the Baltimore
organization and will furnish their Five
Million Dollar Quintet, comprising four
singers and a piano player, who have been
placed on the program for a number Of real
Southern selections,
I'VE have some real talented performers
among our body" said one OF the Balti-
more delegates this morning. wait till
you see the stun we are going to put
across" No time limit has been set for the
closing number.