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Two Primary Methods.

After explaining the two primary
and basic methods of relieving the suf-
fering and saving the lives of soldiers
who are wounded or become i'll at the
front-frst, means of rapid and safe
transportation to the base. and second,
well organized and well equipped hos
pitfalls at the base to receive and care
for them-Col. kean says:
1T is very interesting to observe that
the scheme proposed by DR.. Council, as
the result of his observation OF the best
results obtained on both sides in the
great war, corresponds absolutely IN
it's general lines, and with remarkable
accuracy in most of its details. to the
plan which has been adopted by the
American Red Cross for military relief
to the sick and wounded in war of our
are mobile in character. in that they
can be transported at short notice from
the civil hospital in which they are or
ganized to any place where they may
be needed by the medical service of the
army or navy. are now being organized
in New York. Boston, Baltimore. Cleve-
land and Rochester, N Y. The work
will be shortly extended to other cities.
where there are large, well organized
civil hospitals and where the spirit OF
preparedness and patriotism is suffi-
GENTLY in evidence to insure that the
equipment of these large and expensive
units can be secured by popular sub
scription without great difficulty and
delay. The raising of these funds has
usually been placed in the hands of the
local Red Cross chapter. and the spirit
meet this responsibility has been most
admira BILE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-02
Many Striking
Military Events.

ing movements in the Riga and Dvinsk
regions, which every day show greater
signs of developing into a great often
sive: the Germans have made material
gains in the battle of Nerdun: the Rus
slams continue their successes against
the Turks in the near eastern regions;
while the Germans are pressing their
submarine campaign in all directions.
Stirring events seem to be imminent
on the eastern front where the Rus
slams are driving over j.. a space OF
thirty-five miles in the immediate sec
ton of Dvinsk while keeping up their
more isolated actions at all points
along the battle line. The Russians
are threatening the German positions
established last fall and, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the marsh and lake
regions on both the northern and
southern sections Of the line are in
undated. the Russians defy these un-
Petrograd announces that although the
Germans apparently are making fur
Their plans for a concerted land and
naval attack upon Riga. there Is every
hope that Field Marshal Won linden
burg will be forced to fight defensive
during the next few months,
if the Germans continue
20 utilize their greatest forces on the
western front in an attempt to capture
Serdun or smash through the allies
ms. The Russians continue to attack
aaving taken many trenches and ami
dilated many battalions of the enemy
in engagements at various points.
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Inc present mlHtdry SITUATION nOluS
many possibilities for conjecture.
Should the Rus
Many Chances for SLAMS con inue
their offensive eff
ooAJeeIuies' fort, and should
it have been decided at the Paris con-
ference during the week to take con-
certed action on all the battle fronts,
there is every reason to believe that
the Russians Will be able to achieve
striking results in the eastern arena
during the spring months. The Ger
mans, owing to the tremendous number
Of men assembled in the western arena.
hardly will be able to detach sufficient
forces to hold the Russians in check.
II must be remembered that up to the
present 1uncture the Germans have
been able to advance almost a viii
any front because of the lack of cohe-
sion in allied efforts, and with concert
ed pressure against the central powers
on the western, eastern and Austro-
Italian fronts, as well as from Saloniki.
the kaiser then will be unable to move
vas: forces from one arena to the other
with impunity. His greatest forces. by
virtue of present conditions, hecesSar
ily. will remain in the west.
German lines are drawing closer
about Nerdun and each week witnesses
the crown prince nearer his objective
than during the previous one. Each
day the Teutons draw their steel ring
a little tighter about the French TANKS,
and the position of Gen. JofYre's troops
az the present juncture is not in the
least encouraging to either Paris or
London. though both continue to claim
the enemy eventually will be frus-
trated.
After a lull of a few days the Ger
mans turned a deadly artillery fire
hn hA -
Verdun. in the region of Malancourt
and Bethincourt. early in the week.
The fire is reported to have been ter
rible. The Germans launched an at
tack. The French report the repulse
of this effort. but tho Germans claim
TO have taken 1000 yards of trenches
between Malancourt and the wood.
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French Position
Proves Untenable

untenable- That this supposit!on was
correct was demonstrated on Thursday,
when the Germans renewing their at
tacks with tremendous energy forced
the French from the village of Malan-
court. Although the Teutons have made
no extended gains at other points they
have been successful in repelling sew
eral French attacks and have subjected
tho Douaumont region to tremendous
ly heavy FIRE during the past few days
lnasmuch as heavy artillery action gen.
orally. IN the German scheme OF things,
precedes infantry assaults. further
heavy attacks east of tho Mouse may
be expected At any hour. Tho crown
princes men seem content to take a
strip here ana strip there. all tho
whtle Tightening tho net. Should the
Germans be able to gain five miles on
Sithsr- the nosthWestern- or southeast
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In the various fields of military and
naval endeavor there have been many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-02
Germans Try to
influence Italy.

ng q separate peace with Germany and
That such a move.
tsre II successful. would have q vital
hduence IN settling the present oon-
hot goes unouestioned. 1t Is even de-
Haired that the kaiser attempted tho
trive on Verdun hoping that by sue
Iess at this point the efforts Of his en-
Ssaries working in Rome might be
made easier. Whatever the German
Aans. they seem foredoomed to failure
o light Of the recent Paris agreement.
That the allies have been forced to
make further concessions to Italy
Tosl6 not be . surprising announce
nsnt. En11Hnd. It y known. has ad-
ta1asG Sxeas so Of money to thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-02

That the conference was more impor-
ant than any yet held is not alone re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-02

According to reports of the entente
deliberations. the strongest kind of
determination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-02

According to all advices. German
gents have been endeavorns to IN
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This SUCCESS forced the French lines
into an unfavorable broad salient. po-
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
The County Commissioners.

The county commissioners did little
beyond the regular routine of busi-
ness required at final meeting of an
old county administration, at it's meet
ing this week. The board adjourned
Tuesday night.
1t was the final meeting of the
present board. Commissioners Alvers
and Rowton will be members of the
incoming board, but Messrs. Waldron
Hancock and Perry will retire, their
places being taken by Messrs. Turner
Revels and Worley, respectively.
Bonds of the incoming officers were
approved. Most of these are by reg
ular bonding companies, such as the
American Surety Co. and the U. S. FL
deity & Guaranty Co. Two or three
only of the officials offered local
bondsmen. All were approved.
County Treasurer A. S. Willard re-
tires January 1st, and he will be the
last county treasurer, that office hav-
ing been abolished by constitutional
amendment voted on by the people
Hereafter the board designates local
banks as repositories. The outgoing
board on Tuesday did the designating
for the coming year, and it divided up
the funds among all the banks of the
county.
The general fund will be on deposit
with the State Bank of Palatka, of
which F. ]. Fearnside is president.
The road and bridge fund will he
placed with the Putnam National
Bank of Palatka of which DR.. Geo. f.
Welch is president.
The bridge receipts will be on de-
posit with the East Florida Savings &
Trust Company of which R. F. Ad-
ans is president.
The fine and forfeiture fund will be
deposited with the Bank of Crescent
City of which X. Borson is president.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
LAKE COMO NEWS.

Mrs. Frank Beard of Ohio, is a
guest at the Highland House for the
season. Everyone welcomes her
back.
DR.. w. R. Mills and sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Snyder, and DR.. Frost of Sy-
racuse, N. Y, are occupying DR..
Mills bungalow for the winter.
Miss Flossie Evans has returned
to Hastings, after short visit home.
VIM. H. Gable of the U. S. Navy
is visiting his parents, being on a
twenty-five days furlough.
John Haymart has returned to
Crescent City after a weeks vacation
"Grandpa" Evans is wearing very
broad smile-cause-twin grandsons,
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Sey-
mour, of Hastings, Nov. 30th.
Services held at the M. E. church
Sunday morning.
A "Silver Tea" was held at the
residence of Mrs. J. D. Mitchell
Thursday afternoon. A pleasant af-
ternoon was spent in social chat and
delicious refreshments were served.
A neat sum was taken in.
w. L. Gable and family motored to
Palatka this week.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
POMONA NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Turner enjoy
ed a motor trip to DeLand last week.
Mr.. Clarence Bagley of Waycross,
Ca, is here on a visit to his sister,
Mrs. Haines Middleton.
Miss C. H. Eccles shipped 92 fine
chickens to a dealer in Jacksonville
for the Thanksgiving trade.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Watson and
baby of Eastman, Ga, are recent ar
rivals in Pomona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Egleston who
have been guests at the Wedertz
home, left Monday for st. Petersburg
to spend the winter.
Mrs. Grace Cook has sold her place
to Mr.. w. ]. Lee of Jacksonville, who
we understand will make it his home.
The orange crop has been purchased
by Chase & Co., who will open the
Cook packing house this week. We
are pleased to learn that Mrs. Cook
does not intend to leave Pomona and
will make arrangements for a home
nearer town.
Much sympathy is extended to
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Worcester over
the loss of their barn by fire. Thanks
giving day about five in the after
noon. and it was only through the
heroic work of friends, that the house,
known as the "Cottage," was saved.
This is the second barn burned with
in short time, and both contained
wagons, large supplies of feed and
valuable farming implements.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barlow of .Danbury,
Conn, arrived Tuesday to spend the
winter here, and are located in the
Perry house for the present.
Thanksgiving day passed off pleas
antlv with a few dinner parties of
relatives and friends. Yn the even
ing, some of our people attended the
dance at Welaka.
Mrs. c. A. Knowlton and Miss Ed
ma enjoyed weekend visit with
relatives in DeLand Friends of
Mrs. w j. Keown regret to hear
that she broke her left arm by fall
recently, but Mrs. Knowltons brings
news that the break is doing as we'll
as can be expected
The Wedertz and Percy families
spent the day in Palatka Tuesday.
Mr. James Miller went to Palatka
Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs
c. w. Turner in their car.
Rev. Geo. B. Waldron of Tampa
Supt of Congregational work in the
South, will be here over Sunday, and
will preach at the morning service.
Mr.. W. J. Lee of Jacksonville was
in town Tuesday looking after his
recently occurred property.
Mrs. Florrie Mccormack Wilkin-
son and child of Ormond, are visiting
relatives here.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
FLORAHOME NEWS.

Plans for the Christmas bazaar tt
be held by the V. I. A., Dec. Is anc
16, for the benefit of the Methodist
church building fund, are progressing
nicely. Useful and fancy articles, anc
refreshments and candy. The spe.
| cial committee in charge of the buy.
ing and arrangements consists OF
Mrs. W. D. Weseman, chairman, Mrs
G. c. Hardy, Mrs. Walcott and Mrs
Harrison. The president Of the club
Mrs. A. W. Tucker, is contributing
d large number Of fancy articles
Every member of the club has assist.
ed and beside those already men
toned are, Mrs. Leslie Bell, Mrs.M
c, Smith, Mrs. S. E. Tubbs, Mrs
Wingard, Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Willie Millar, Mrs. Walters ana
Mrs. J. J. Charles.
The tennis grounds certainly look
attractive now that a fence has been
provided and handsome new net
Among the tennis fans are Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Millar, Messrs. Glover, Mill
ar,Burton Oster, Prof. Pinholster
Miss Maud Weeks and Miss Pulen.
G. C. Hardy, manager of the Mag
nolia farms, was sole Judge of all
classes of swine at the Gainesville
fair and reports very fine showing
of Florida hogs. His own herd was
not shown as his being judge would
not permit of it, but already Flora
home can boast of more than her
share of the state laurels on red hogs,
as every hog shown this fall from
the Magnolia farms has been a win
ner.
L. H. Bell and family spent the
week end at Lake Geneva with Mr..
Gus Alderman of the lake.
G. c. Hardy and family are among
the visitors to the fair at Jackson
vile this week, leaving Friday and
returning Sunday.
Messrs. L H. Bell and B. F. Oster
each have a mighty handsome wall
trophey as result of a successful al
ligator hunt. The hides are mounted
with a full head and beautifully
tanned.
Among those who gave dinners
Thanksgiving, either at the basket
dinner on the church grounds or at
their homes were Hon. and Mrs. W..
R. Revels, Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Hardy.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Tubps, Mr.. and
Mrs. Weingard Mr.. and Mrs. w. D.
Weseman, DR.. and Mrs. Sipprell, Mrs.
A. w. Tucker, and Mr.. M. C. Smith.
Mrs. Maud Weeks of Grandin spent
the weekend with friends at Flora
home.
The Misses Sipprell came home to
spend Thanksgiving, and were accom-
panied by their aunt, Miss Arthur of
Palatka.
G. C. Hardy's new hog, named
Cartoon" promises to be worthy
rival to Jack," his famous hog win
ner that has carried off the honors
for Putnam county in the past, and
also at fairs in other counties where
he has been exhibited.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
INTERLACHEN NEWS.

A charmingly informal entertain
ment and social was given in the hall
on Thanksgiving eve, for the benefit
Of the V. |. S.. An attractive pro-
gram of music and recitations, inter-
spersed with amusing contests, pre-
ceded the social hour and serving of
coffee and sandwiches. Later the hall
floor was cleared and the young peo-
pie danced. A gratifying sum was
realized for the V. |. S.
An appropriate Thanksgiving ser
vice, conducted by Rev. T. F. Roland,
was held in the NJ. E. church Thanks
giving morning.
Misses Gladys Bischoff and Marga-
ret Mann came out from Palatka to
spend the Thanksgiving vacation in
their homes.
Miss Dorothy Cobum of Palatka
spent Thanksgiving day with her
grandmother, Mrs. Louise E. Coburn.
Miss Achsah Notes returned from
Jacksonville Friday, accompanied by
her aunt, Mrs. Pringle who will visit
here with relatives.
F. E. Vinson of Little Rock, Ark,
arrived last week, to remain for some
time with his sister, Mrs. F. Trott-
man.
Misses Ethel Gillett and Bessie
Moore went to Jacksonville last week.
where they were guests of Mrs. Wm
Thompson.
Jesse Byers of Chicago is a guest
at the home of the Moores in Pleas
ant Valley.
1t is expected that the new pastor
of the Congregational church, Rev.
Greer of Cleveland, Ohio, will arrive
some day this week. Rev. and Mrs.
Green are making the journey to Flor
ida overland in their automobile.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Miss Kate Lucas made a short trip
TO Jacksonville, Tuesday on business.
Finley and Lawrence Tucker Of
Jacksonville were guests of their
father, Tuesday.
The Monday Night Bridge Club met
with Mrs. C. G. Coburn and an en-
joyable evening was spent.
Miss Edith Buck had as her guests
Sunday, Misses Julia and Gussie
Buchannon of Jacksonville.
Wilbur Divine of st. Petersburg
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D.
Coughlin over Thanksgiving.
Miss Bobbie Baldwin has returned
to her home in Mcintosh after a
pleasant visit with Miss Birdie Reed
Mrs. F. L. Thorpe of Orlando pass
ed through Palatka Monday and spent
a few hours here enroute to Jack
sonville, greeting old friends.
The Tuesday Bridge Club was en-
tertained by Mrs. j. H. Millican. At
ter a series of enjoyable games, chick
en- salad, rolls and coffee were served.
Among the students who came
home to spend Thanksgiving were
Bobbie Bruce, Robert Earnest, Lew
Barstow, Fred Lecks and Ralph Cros-
by.
Mrs. A. S. Willard and daughter,
Miss Margaret, returned Monday
from a visit of several days with
Mrs. Ridley Wilkinson of Jackson
vile.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
.PEN|NSULAR CITIZEN
VICTIM OF OUTRAGE
Can't You Help Trace and
Catch This Fiend?

The barn of Mr.. C. H. Worcester on
the main road between Pomona and
Lake Como was burned last Thanks
giving day in the late afternoon. 1t
was deliberately set on fire by fcnd
who walks on legs.
If you have ever gone over the road
you have not failed to be struck by the
beauty Of the Worcester home and
premises. The residence sets back
from the roadway considerable dis
tance, is on hill and surrounded by
several acres of stately pine trees.
Along the center Of the broad road
ways which skirt the east and west
side and front of the home enclosure,
years ago Mr.. Worcester caused to be
set out oak saplings, which have
grown into great wide spreading oak
trees which throw shade over the
entire roadway and which, as you pass
on warm day, cause your heart to
go out in thankfulness to the man who
began his life in Florida by thinking
of the comfort and delight of others
even into future generations as well
as his own prosperity and happiness.
Opposite these roadways, stretch
ing away into the distance are acres
upon acres of orange groves. These
do look as thrifty now as in former
years, but you must remember that
Mr.. Worcester is himself in the
lengthening shadows of life and that
his active days are over. He cannot
give to his groves the attention they
formerly had.
Why should any man want to harm
Mr.. and Mrs. Worcester? They live
alone in the big home secure in the
love of all who ever came to know
them. They never knowingly harm
ed one of Gods children; on the con-
trary their lives have been filled with
acts of kindness to all of His children
who were in need and who came to
them.
That is why we say the crime was
diabolical-it could only result from
the DEVILS suggestion.
Sheriff ELECT Hagan went over to
Pomona on Wednesday and called on
Mr. and Mrs. Worcester. He has
promised to do his utmost to bring
the man who committed this crime to
the bar of justice. No, Mr.. Hagan
doesn't know certainly who the gull
ty party is, but he has some mighty
good leading strings to follow, and he
isn't going to wait until he assumes
office, either, to follow them.
People in all parts of the peninsula
who personally know the Worcesters
will hope that the crime may be trac-
ed. They believe it will be. But
all Putnam county is interested, for
we don't want such criminals to be
at large-not in this county.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
i

Tell US about it. It's news that
makes the newspaper, and every man,
woman and child can be associate edi-
tor if they only will. Never apollo
gyze when you give this bit of infor-
nation, for if their lives one so dead
that he has lost appreciation for
such favors he is dead, indeed, to ev-
cry virtue that imparts value to news
paper.
1t is unfortunately true that some
of the most worthy and most deserv-
ing people fail to receive proper at
tention by the press because of their
unwillingness to make known the
facts about themselves, even while
certain that undeserving succeed in
keeping themselves in print all the
time. These results can not be pre-
vented in all cases by the publisher.
There is only one way to prevent this
injustice, and that way is to tell the
editor Do not be squeamish be-
cause somebody else is otherwise
Exchange.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
Beware of Oiutments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they will do Is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by F. ]. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo. O., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the gen.
uine. 1t is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price TIC. per
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
NOTICE OF MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given, that the an
fual meeting of the stockholders of
E A. Merryday Company, a Corpo-
|ation, will be held on Monday, jan
barry 1st, A. D. 1917, at 1000 o'clock
\. NJ, in the Offices of said Corpora
EOn, at Palatka, Florida, for the
Fansaction of such business as prop
bly, comes before such meeting.
Notice is further given, that at said
|nnual stockholders meeting, an cleo
ION will be held, under Section 2673
4 the General Statutes of Florida, to
Ietermine whether or not the capi-
b stock of w. A. Merryday Com
|Rny, a Corporation, as aforesaid,
ball be increased, and to what extent
Id upon what terms such additional
fOck, if increased, shall be issued.
H. o. HAMM,
Vice-President.
2ttest:
W. T. HAMM,
Secretary. 12-1-4t
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
ATTENTION, LADIES.

Have you purchased your new Win
ter Hat?
If not, remember that | still have a
beautiful line at prices lower than
you can get them elsewhere.
l want also to call your attention
to my attractive line of Christmas
goods.
Suppose you make out a list of
what you want, bring it to me and let
me help you to fill it.
| have an elegant line of HOLIDAY
NOVELTIES this season.
KATE L. LUCAS.
Palatka, Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1916-12-08
The Rush Is On.

Travel over the Florida East Coast
Railway southwark is becoming heav-
ier each day and greater accommoda-
ton has been necessitated than ever
before at this period. The predic-
ton of an early rush to Florida is ma
terializing and if it keeps increasing
at the rate of the past few weeks
Florida will have the biggest season
in it's history.-St. Augustine Record.