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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
COUNCIL SUSTAINS
MERR|AN'S VETO
Of Ordinance Intended to
Suppress City Party.
Nominations.

Last week The News published in
full Mayor Merriam's veto of an or
dinancc passed two weeks ago and
which had for its purpose the doing
away with party organizations in city
affairs, and the substitution Of nomi-
nations by petition for caucus and city
convention nominations.
That it was intended to break up
the democratic party in Palatka, there
is no doubt, particularly as the au-
thor of the ordinance has so stated
openly. And yet this man is q dem
ocrat, and one whom the party has
always Gas expressed by it's more in
fluential members) been not only will
ing but anxious to honor.
Mayor Merriam's veto message
should be read by all democrats in
Palatka. 1t is a document that can
be kept as text book statement or
definition of party principles; it de-
clares for the rule of the masses, Ell
ther by caucus or primary nominat-
ton, against the rule Of cliques as
would be the case were the petition
system to be enforced.
Yes, the mayors veto was sustain
ed, but that is all. And in order to
defeat the ordinance the democrats of
Palatka had to depend on the votes of
the two negro republican members of
Ghe council.
Those voting to pass the ordinance
over the mayors veto were Alderman
Neck, Coffee, Austin, Pursley, Merrill
and Ramsey. Those voting to sus-
tain the mayor were Aldermen Gay
McNally, Jacobson, Robinson and
Trapp. Of course it requires two
thirds vote to pass an ordinance over
the Mayors Veto. Three aldermen
were absent.
Alderman w. N. Coffee of the First
ward rendered his resignation at this
meeting, and the resignation was ac-
cepted.
Mr.. Lansing was employed to audit
the city's books and accounts and at
stated price of 5000.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09

The jefferson theatre was packed to
full capacity last night at both mo-
ton picture performances with audi
ences anxious to see the dancing of
little Clarice Newton of Palatka, hail
ed as Florida's Pavlowa. She is a
tiny sprita who is possessed of not
only extraordinary ability as claS-
sic dancer but has the true artistic
temperament and sense of proper in
depreciation. Her impersonation Of
Theda Bara not only took the house
by storm but aroused the enthusiasm
of Miss Bara herself who viewed the
dancing from one of the boxes. This
was undoubtedly one of the cleverest
features seen at the Jefferson in a
long time.-St. Augustine Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
A Florida Club.

The Georgia College OF Technology
to which there are a numhe" Of Flcr
ida boys in the student BODY, hes o
Florida Club. The college paper Of
recent date tells of Il meetirr Of tni'
club in the Y. NJ. c. A. 3udit"rium N
Atlanta, and of set Of resolutions
which were drawn up and sent to the
Weather man requesting that he re-
lease his grip upon the sunny so"tN
end Ec his iciclos home. A potiti"n
was also drawn up to be submitted t.
the faculty requesting that they ttho
men from FIo,ida) be allowed to sl"co
three in Il he'd as long as the old
weather lasted. The following eff
GERS were elected: "Han" Bowling.
president; Jack Merriam, vice prcsi.
dent; P. NJ. Burroughs, secretary an3
treasurer. 1t is noted that the Pa
latka boys voted solidly for Burroughs
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09

by way of the East Coast. They will
be at home in Ocala after April LIST
where the groom is very popular and
an esteemed official of the Ocklawa-
ha Valley r. R. Company.
The brides travelling suit was 4 cas-
tor shade of wool velour, with hat and
accessories to harmonize.
The young people have the best
wishes OF hosts of friends where the
bride has lived all Of her years and
has been a popular teacher, and the
groom has been so favorably known.
The out-of-town guests were Miss
nellie Wcems. Miss Edith Corbett and
Mr.. Lee of St. Augustine; Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lane and daughter, Nellie
Of DeLand: Mrs. R. D. Knight and
daughter, Varina, of Jacksonville;
Miss Sarah Bard of Welaka: Hester
Dewey, Adcla Az. Kate Hull, Onic
and John Chazal and Robert Ander-
son Jr., of Ocala.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09

Friday afternoon, March End, the
Woman's Club held the yearly election
of officers with the following results:
President, Mrs. ]. l.. Dunsford; first
vice-president, Mrs. Albert Irombley;
second vice president, Mrs. P. Gard
ner; third president, Miss Ruth
Burt: recording secretary, Mrs. Cars
we'll; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
George Gay; treasurer, Mrs. E. l..
Mann: auditor, Mrs. G. w. BasSett;
chairman literary department, Mrs. }.
II. Hauchton: chairman civics, Mrs.
S. C. Stallings; chairman political
science. Mrs. Leon Jones; chairman
social. Mrs. D. J. Coughlin; press re-
rorter. Mrs. l.. L. Boyle; the chair
manship of the music department re-
mains open. The meeting was then
turned over to Mrs. Boyle, who had
nrorared a most interesting program
commemorative of Washington's
birthday and his time. There were
various papers read which gave the
history in condensed form of Washing
toms life and achievements; then fol-
lowed minuet dances by several lit
fle bows and girls in costume. Many
interesting relics were loaned bv Rev.
c. R. n. Crittenton, who is a lineal
deScerdent Of WASHINGTON, and by
Miss Ida Leib.
Mrs. George F. Welch will hove
charge of the literary program this
afternoon and hos for her subject.
Solomon" Mrs. Welch has prepared
an interesting PROGRAM and will pre-
sent a surprise feature.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
Palatka Band Concert.

The Palatka Military Band will
give its usual Saturday evening con-
cert at 7:45 p. m. at the corner of
Lemon and Second streets, with the
following program:
March-Royal Hussars, Williams.
March-Oskaloossa, Barnhodse,
Assisted by Palatka Girls Band)
Valse-Persian Moonlight, King.
Serenade-Twilight, Jewell. Girls
Band.
Overture-Revelry, Heed.
In Florida Among the Palms, Girls
Band.
March-Our Mascot, Jewell.
The Dream Waltz, ar by Chattaway,
Girls Band.
Fox Trot-
Dixie, Star Spangled Banner. Pa
latka Military Band and Palatka
Girls Band.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
Rehearsal Luncheon.

+ Julia Mc1ver entertained the
.ld-Gardner bridal party and
friends with a beautifully ap-
' luncheon Tuesday evening af-
rehearsal, at the hospitable
lf Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Walton
land street. Covers were laid
teen guests and the table had
centre decoration on a beauti-
,enburg and lace cloth, q bowl
Nv frisius and plumosa vine;
-lorned. the dining room in all
hooks. A three course lun-
= escalloped oysters, salad, hot
s-olls and coffee was served.
..sts were Misses Irene and Lu-
@dner, Mrs. H. H. Mcdonald,
Josephine Steed, Grizella Mer-
lifred Barstow and Julia Nc
-Iessrs. Duncan Mcdonald,
1Mershaum of .Ocala, Howard
=, Fred Cochrane, Albion Hut
: and Charles Anderson. Af-
. luncheon the guests enjoyed
NAL evening and danced to the
d:f the Victrola.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09

Miss Marion Davidson gave a
charming luncheon Saturday noon at
the Putnam House in honor of Miss
Irene Gardner. The table was beau
tifully appointed with boquets of pink
sweet peas which were later, present
ed the guests. Orchestral music en-
livened the hour and covers were laid
for Misses Irene and Lucy Gardner,
Julia McIvcr, Winnifred BarstoW,
and Miss Sarah Bard of Welaka.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
Afternoon Party.

Carl Davis gave a delightful
party Tuesday afternoon. Sew
es played and the service in
a fruit and salad course. The
ement Of cut flowers and
" was most artistic in the diff
parlors. The guests were
1cs J. H. Millican, Smith,
le, Hamm, j. O. >Tilghman, Col
senby, Perkins, O'Connor, Cor
Hanley, Shelley, Roseborough,
orne, Jones, F. Merrill, j..
i, Reese, Hedick, Ferrell, Rog-
inn, Hutchinson, Gay, Tromb-
[ the Misses May and Louise
Florence Davis, Rena Brown,
te Watson, Annabelle Con-
id Charlotte Hughes.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
CITY DEMOCRATIC
CAUCUSES NOMINATE
Aldermen and Elect Dele
gates to City Convention
for Tonight.

The citv democratic ward caucuses
were held in the various wards on
Wednesday night, and the attendance
was really good.
In the Third ward, the only ward
which the editor observed, fully 60
citizens of the ward participated.
The following aldermanic nomina-
tlons were made:
First ward-Benj. l. Gay, for the
full term, and Hugh Dorghcrty to fill
vacancy caused by resignation of w.
N. Coffee. Mr.. Gay is at present SER
wing on the council from the Third
ward, but he recently moved into the
First, and the people there evidently
were able to spot faithful official.
Second ward-J. D. Bingham.
Third ward-D. J. Coughlin.
Fourth ward-Dr. A. M. Hedick.
Fifth ward-Morris B. Cochrane.
Seventh ward-N. w. Morgan.
The Sixth ward is the colorcd ward
and democrats are not in the ascend
ency.
The delegates selected from the va
rious wards to the city convention to
nominate a candidate for mayor, are
as follows:
First ward-W. C. Davis, John D..
Points, J. E. Lucas, Geo. M. Boyd, c..
E. Rowton, L. c. Stephens, R. E.
Neck.
Second ward-J. V. Walton, ]. H.
Yelverton, Jr., and A. G. Phillips.
Third ward-G. w. Bassctt, Sr., C.
H. Messmer, DR.. H. A. Johnson, Ar
thur A. Corcoran.
Fourth ward-F. J. Feamside, Sr.,
D. w. Ramsaur and Leo Jacobson.
Fifth ward-L. L. Boyle and Frank
D. Wattles.
Seventh ward-Geo. Douglass, J. M.
Pounds, J. E. Jeter, w. H. Wigg, w.
?. Dineen, j. R. Rountrce.
In so far as The News could learn
the delegates go to the city conven-
tion nuinstructed, and are free to vote
for any man whom they believe would
best serve the city.
Who For Mayer?
There doesn't seem to be any one
in particular who is after the office of
Mayor of Palatka.
Mr. E. M. Earnest probably would
have been a candidate under the pc
tition form of nomination had the or
dinance passed by the council not been
vetoed by the mayor. Mr.. Earnest
doesn't like the caucus and convention
plan of nomination. He told The
News editor he would be in favor of
primary, but that it's expense had
probably kept the city from adopting
it. The petition plan costs nothing.
Mr.. Earnest's name will not be pre-
sentcd to the convention tonight at his
request. If it is presented it will be
the Independent action of his friends.
He says that he has been urged by a
number to become candidate by pc
tition, but had not made up his mind
to such action; rather he states that
he does not think he will. Mr.. Earn
est suggests as compromise Mr. Il.
e. Neck, whom he says would be sat
isfactorv to all factions.
Hon. W. P. Merriam, the present
mayor, it is said will be candidate
for denomination. The News called
up the mayor on the telephone and
asked him point blank. "Well, now,
I'm not seeking the office, but from
what | can learn my name is to be
presented to the convention; if the
gentlemen who make up that repre-
sentative assembly see fit to nominate
me, | shall feel honored. l regard 1t
as an honor to be mayor Of Palatka.,
but I'm not out drumming up votes" "
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09

In U. D. c. circles in st. Augustine
and among many friends here, sincere
regret is felt over the death Of the late
Mrs. Patton Anderson at Palatka. Mrs.
Anderson was the widow Of the late
General Patton Anderson, one Of the
notable figures in Confederate history.
She was a woman of many lovable
traits of character and on account of
her prominence in U. D. C. work was
known far and wide throughout the
South,-St Augustine Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
McDOnald-Gardner Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Irene Gard
ner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Gardner, and one of Palatka's most
charming and gifted young women, to
James Duncan Mcdonald of Ocala,
took place in the Presbyterian church
at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
in the presence of large audience of
friends and relatives. The bridal COL
or scheme of yellow and white was
used effectively in the weaving Of
quantities of tulle among the clusters
of ferns and cedar; bamboo end palms
were the main background in the
splendid arrangement and large CEN
tral boquet of daisies showed to ad-
vantage as the central ornament. The
ushcrs were the brides most intimate
friends and were the Misses Winnifrcd
Barstow, Julia McIver, Grizzella Mer-
rill and Josephine Stecd. Their gowns
were of white organdic, and they wore
corsage boquets of yellow jonquils.
At o'clock the organist, Mrs. R. S.
O'Havcr, rendered a musical program
lasting for twenty minutes, after
which Mrs. E. L. Mann sang sympa-
thetically as a favorite of the bride,
ever of Thee" by Foley.
At 1880 the bridal party entered to
the Lohengrin bridal march. The
young lady ushers preceded the maid
of honor, Miss Lucy Gardner, then
came Mrs. H. H. Mcdonald, mother of
the groom, as matron of honor; lastly
came Miss Irene, leaning on the arm
of her father who gave her in mar
riGgc.
The party was met at the altar by
the groom, James Duncan Mcdonald,
and his groomsman, Luther Mershoum
of Ocala, and by the minister, Rev.
Charles M. Afford, D. D., who used
the simple but beautiful ring service.
During the impressive ceremony the
organat softly played, "If All Those
Endearng Young Charms"
The Mcndclsshon Recessonal wls
used as the bridal party and trends
left the church.
The reception at the horne of the
brides parents followed Immediately to
lust a few ntmatc trends and out-of-
town guests. In the receiving line were
the bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Gardner, Miss Lucy
Mrs. Mcdonald and the girl
friends.
The bride was most becomingly
gowned in white taffeta with georg-
cite crepe, and white crepe hat, end
she carried an arm bouquet of white
roses. Miss Lucy Gardner wore
cream net combined effectively with
yellow velvet. Mrs. Mcdonald wore
white net combined with yellow and
gold lace picture hat. Mrs. Gardner
was matronly in beautiful gray silk.
The guests were ushered into the din
ing room by Miss Mabel c. Wilson
and Miss Gardner where in the soft
GLOW of candle light the guests We're
served cream and cake by Miss Su-
sic Walton, Miss Anne Deaderick,
Miss Varina Knight and Miss Doro-
thy Merriam. The bride threw her
hoGuet into the crowd of Young la
dies and it was caught by Miss Sa-
rah Bard of Welaka. The gifts were
and lovely. One silver
spoon received was on heirloom have
ing been given the brides great-great
grandmother in 1891. At $40 o'clock
the happy couple left for brief we'd
ding journey to Cuba and will return
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
Presbyterian Church.

Regular services at II a. m. and
1880 p. M, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. C. M. Afford, D. D. Sunday school
at 9:45 a. m., F. T. Merrill, Superin
tendent. Mid-week prayer service at
7:3O o'clock, Wednesday evening.
Morning subiect-"The Eagle" Ev-
ening topic, "Retribution and Repen-
tance." A cordial welcome to all.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-09
The Baptist Church.

Services will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. R. l.. Bonsteel, on Sun
day morning at II o'clock and in the
evening at 1880. Sunday school will
meet at 9:45 in the morning and the
Baptist Young Peoples Union will
meet at $50 in the evening, Visi-
tors cordially invited to all services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
WIND MARS 0PEN|NGO Of
LOCAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tom Kerrigan Leads Field in First
Round of Professional Contest
on Columbia Links.

Tom kerrigan, the homebred golf pro
from the Siwanoy Club of Mount Yer
non, n. V, led the field in the first round
of the first annual invitation profess
sional tournament this morning at the
Columbia Country Club with a score
of "A.
Conditions were far from ideal from a
low-scoring standpoint. Although the
course was hard and the greens fast
and true, a high wind swept the course
and made most of the scores look like
those of amateurs.
Pat Doyle of Myopia and Mike Brady
of Oakley dropped out of the event.
Kerrigan's score follows:
Out as 5 5 3 4 3 SIS
46 3 4-36-14
Gil Nichols of Great Neck. with a score
Of 81 out. seemed to have a good chance
to tie or beat Kerrigan, but missed
puts cost him his chance, his total be-
ing II.
Wilfred Reid of Wilmington had a bad
round Of 81. which practically elimi-
mates him.
Nichols played a great shot on the
seventeenth. He missed his tee shot
topped his second, his third hit the
hill and rolled back, and he then took
a mashie and, laid the ball dead. get
ting a 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
CARTER LEADS GOLFERS.
Card of II Best in Medal Round at
Pinehurst.

PINEHURST, n. c., April 3.-The
north and south championship tourna =
ment opened at Pinehurst yesterday
with the playing of the first eighteen
holes of the thirty-slx- hole qualifying
round. Phil Carter. who is defending
his title. came home in Il, or par, in
ahe morning. Carter started out by
holing a forty-foot putt for on the
par first hole, but this was offset by
two strokes lost in the woods going to
the fourth, one of which was. however.
recovered by a long putt and on
the short ninth. He went out in 35 and
came home in SO after missing several
difficult chances on various greens and
taking a on the eighteenth.
Ned Beall of Uniontown finished sec
ond, in rs, including a on the last
hole, where he had for a 10. S. ].
Graham of Greenwich and w. A. Whit
comb of Worcester followed in II.
Gardner White and Frank Dyer tied at
20. Summary:
Philip Carter. Nassau. 35-36-11: Z. c. Beall.
Uniontown. 10: s. j. Graham. Greenwich, ~
w A. Whitcomb. Greenhill, II; Gardiner ".
White. Flushing, 20: F. ". Dyer, Montclair. 10:
Donald Parson. Youngstown. 70: q. X. Ralch.
Cincinnati, so: John G. Anderson. Siwanoy, so.
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WOULD BE STOPPED BY WAR.
Illumination of the Capitol Not Wise
Should Hostilities Begin.

That in case of an acute crisis be-
tween this country and Germany, such
as a declaration of war, the impressive
Illumination of the dome of the CAPITOL
begun last night will be discontinued.
is learned from Capitol officials TODAY.
The House office building committee
at a conference held recently discussed
and decided favorably on the plan to
illuminate the structure each night dur
ing the present special session, an
nounces Elliott Woods, superintendent
of the Capitol building and grounds.
Assuming that nothing will occur to
prevent this. or to render such a pro-
cedure unwise, Mr.. Woods SAYS the pub
lie will continue to enjoy this beautiful
effect nightly
1t is pointed out, however, that an
actual war with Germany would render
its continuance impracticable from sew
eral Standpolnts.
The flood of radiance is supplied by
no fewer than 119 lamps of 400 watts
each They We're used during the in
auguration festivities and on the oc-
casion of the reception rendered the
District guardsmen, sonre remaining In
place and others having been replaced
for the purpose, following the decision
of the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
LONDON QUIETLY CONFIDENT.
Stock Market Has Good Tone on
Presidents Address.

LONDON, April 3.-President Wilson's
speech caused a feeling of satisfaction
in financial circles here as it is recog-
niZed that the raising of necessary
credits will be considerably facilitated
New York exchange was firm today, and
Paris improved on the belief that action
will be taken regarding the exchange
position. In the money market 1t is the
opinion. that as soon as America
financial plans are disclosed the bank
rate will be lowered
The stock market had good tone on
the Presidents address, and while no
spectacular buying occurred Il feelins
of quiet confidence prevailed Alll.d
bonds were firmer and American rails
were marked higher with a few trans
actions in securities not requisitioned
for exchange purposes. Rubber stocks
were firm. Money was in good demand
and discount rates were inclined to
sag.
Bar silver, So 13-16d per ounce. Money
bills. ~. per cent; three months, 4s4
per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
EMPLOYEES OF POST OFFICE
ORGANIZE A HOME GUARD
Five Hundred Clerks and Carriers
Present at Patriotic
Rally.

Having volunteered as one man to or
eanize a home guard letter carriers
and other employees of the city post of
fee held a big patriotic rally at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon in the carrier
section of the building, just before the
carriers went out on their afternoon
trip.
A. NJ. Dockery, third assistant post
master general, made brief patriotic
talk to the employees and Postmaster
Merritt O. Chance outlined the plans for
the city post office home guard"
which he is organizing and in which
every male employe of the city post Of
flee is now enlisted.
More than 500 employees of the post
office. including many women. gathered
in the carrier section to take part in
the brief but fervent exercises. The
section was decorated with the flag,
and each carrier wore on his coat a
small flag. The city post office has just
equipped every carrier with coat flag.
The exercises were opened with the
singing of America" and, following
the talks by Mr.. Dockery and Post
master Chance, the exercises were
closed with the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
PRIZES FOR GARDENERS
IN RANDLE HIGHLANDS
Offered by Realty Company, Which
Also Donates Vacant Lots for
Purpose.

The United States Realty Company,
through it's president. A. +. Randle has
offered prizes to the residents of Ram
die Highlands for the best gardens
raised during the coming season. it was
announced at special meeting of the
Randle Highlands Citizens Associa-
ton last evening, held for the purpose
of furthering the home garden idea.
Mr.. Randle outlined the plan of donat-
ing about fifty lots to be used as a
community garden. The scheme is to
have the association prepare this land
for garden purposes. and when it is
ready to divide it into several sections,
assigning portions to various citizens.
To the one raising the best garden a
prize of s25 will be given. To the next
best SIS and to the third SO, In
furtherance of this plan a special meet
ing has been called for next Monday
evening, when H. n. Connolly of the
Department of Agriculture will be in
vited to address the meeting and out
line a plan for this movement
The committee also reported that it
had secured sufficient individual orders
from citizens of the suburb to purchase
1000 plants at wholesale to be dis
tributed. All of these will be flowers.
It was reported that the canvass had
been so successful that it would be con-
tinued until next Monday to give every
one an opportunity of securing the
flowers at wholesale rates.
Upon the suggestion of J. r. Coryell
an effort will be made to interest the
Boy Scouts of the District to eliminate
the dangerous tent" caterpillars which
destroy so many trees and bushes dur
ing the summer months. Mr.. Randle
offered to donate large American fla g
to the troop that destroyed the largest
number of these pests during the sum-
mer months. r. Reichard of the De-
partment of Agriculture and a member
of the association outlined methods of
destroying the insects after telling OF
the harm done to trees by them.
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TENDER OF ANY SERVICE
BY THE DISTRICT D. A. R.
Resolution Adopted Pledging Loyal
ty and Support to the
President.

Pledges of loyalty and support to the
President of the United States in the
present crisis and an offer of services
as an organization lin any capacity he
cares to place US" are contained in a
resolution adopted at the annual state
conference OF the District D. A. r. this
morning in Memorial Continental Hall.
The resolution was introduced by Mrs.
Frank Foster Greenawalt, regent of
Ruth Brewster Chapter of the District.
Reports of the regents of number of
the chapters were submitted. The re-
mainder of the chapters will give their
reports when the session is resumed
this afternoon, and when the regent,
vice regent and vice regent general
will be elected. Mrs. Paul r. Hickox,
chaplain of the society. opened the
meeting with a prayer. Mrs. Noble
Potts led the audience in singing The
Star Spangled Banner"
Another session will be held tomor-
row morning The chairmen of the
standing committees will give their re-
ports The other officers of the society
will be elected tomorrow afternoon at
4:45 o'clock.