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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
THE HORSE PLAYER"
OF HORSE LANDING
Pulls His Gun in a Dispute
Over a Couple Cords of
Wood.

W. A. Williams, the dapper little
man who lives at Horse Landing on
Dunn's Creek and makes a living
getting out cord wood for steam
boats, and who figured in the news
items of this paper last week be-
cause of his arrest on recquisi-
tion from the Governor of Geor-
gia and his trip to Atlanta in COM
pany with Deputy Sheriff McNair of
that city, has again been going some.
When the Steamer Crescent came
through the creek yesterday morning
Williams was on the dock at Horse
Landing and signalled the boat to
stop. When the boat had tied at the
dock, Purser George Miller jumped
off. Williams claimed that the
steamer had taken more wood than
it had given tickets for. Mr.. Mill
er stated that on the contrary he
was entitled to more wood
Williams said he would go to the
house and get tape measure and
measure the space. He did so, and
on his return the dispute was contin-
ued. Williams got quite ,beligerant
and made several charges; Mr.. Miller
then said: "You have been making
certain charges about our stealing
your wood; man told me that you
made this charge in his presence;
now if you said that, you lied, and
| want you to quit it."
Then it was Williams began to
storm; he said cd d, you; |
want you to get off my dock" and as
he said this he reached for his hip
pocket and pulled a gun.
"He didn't point the gun at me"
said Mr.. Miller, and I didn't see it
at first, but the people on the boat
did; he held it in his hand and that
was little back of him."
Capt. w. H. Carter, First Officer
Jas. B. Farris, Engineer E. D. Terry
and others saw Williams pull his gun.
Mr.. Farris Immediately got ready for
Williams, he covered him with pis-
tol Said Farris, chad Williams rails
cd his gun and pointed it at Geo;
Miller, that would have been the end
of Williams"
There were a large number of la
dies Oil the steamer making the trip
to Palatka and they heard Williams
curse and saw him pull his gun; they
were greatly disturbed for it looked
as if they were about to witness a
murder. These ladies of course.
didn't know Williams; didn't know
that he is only a great, big bluff. But
they will know when he is hauled be-
fore Justice Marshal tomorrow, that
this was one bluff too many.
Mr.. Miller swore out a warrant tor
Williams for carrying concealed
weapon. He has been arrested ana
is under bond for his appearance be-
fore Justice Marshall at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
The Presbyterian Church.

Regular preaching services Sunday
conducted by the pastor, Rev: c. M
Afford, D. D. At II o'clock the pas.
tors theme will be "Marvel Not at
the Necessity of the New Birth" Al
7 p. m. the theme will be, "Charac.
ter" Sunday school at 9:45 a. M, F
T. Merrill superintendent. MidweeR
prayer service at 1880 Wednesday
evening. -.
The Mems Club of the church will
meet Monday night in the Wilson Boat
House, and have as it's subject fol
discussion, Irrigation"
The Ladies Aid Society met witt
Mrs. H. M. de Montmollin and the
following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year; president, Mrs. J. D
Lane; vice-president, Mrs. F. j
Fearnside; secretary, Mrs. S. G. Co.
burn; treasurer, Mrs. Albert from
bley. The society will hold bake
sale in the Canova building tomorrow
afternoon.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
For Benefit of Library.

A dramatic and musical entertain
ment viii be given next Monday even.
lug at 8 o'clock, March 10Th, at the
lcme of Mrs. DR.. Geo. E. Welch, 10
which the public is cordially invited
The ertel tainment is given for the
Palatka Public Library.
Miss Barber will render Brown
ina's masterpiece, "Saul," and num-
her of dainty, beautiful selections por-
traying child life written by the In
dian poet, "Tagore." All who have
heard Miss Barber's reading know
that great treat is promised in her
masterful handling of these strong
delicate numbers.
Musical numbers will be given by
Misses Belle Welch, Winnifred Haugh-
ton, Ida Lieb and Mrs. Arthur Cor
coran. Admission will be twenty-five
cents.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
The Woman's Club.

The literary department of The Wo-
mans Club held an enjoyable metlng
last Friday; Mrs. George E. Welch
was leader, and her subject was Sol
omon." .:.
Rev. C. R. D. Crittenton was invlt-
ed to speak and he gave an address on
the subject which was treat. Inc
club will meet at 3 o'clock this after
noon, with Mrs. H. M. de Montmollln,
leader She has prepared good
nrogram on "Civics." Next Friday
Mrs M. S. Brown will have charge
of the literary meeting and her sub,
iect will be "The Northern Kingdom"
and "Loss of the Ten Tribes"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
N :RR|AM UNOPPOSED
FOR MAYORALTY
In Last Fridays City Con-
vention-"H Harmony
Prevailed.'

The democratic city convention last
Friday night was harmonious; in fact
harmony was so thickly distributed
about the room that it was almost i'm
possible to assimilate the tobacco
smoke.
Mr.. Chas. Ernest Rowton was made
chairman, both temporarily and per-
manently; Frank Wattles was secre-
tary in ditto capacity. Both were
nurtured on democratic bottle; its in
their systems.
The delegates as published in the
last News were all present. DR..
Johnson, mother democrat at all sea-
sons, nominated Hon. W. P. Merriam
as candidate for mayor; it took; the
nomination was made unanimous. Mr..
Walton, DR.. Johnson and J. H. Yelver-
ton were sent as a committee to
bring his honor before the bar of the
house. He came; he spoke; he smiled;
he appeared gratified; he said he felt
just like he appeared; he thanked the
delegates; told 'em he felt like con-
graduating 'em on their ability to
know a good thing when it was called
to their attention.; said he expected
to improxe as the time passed; told
'em if at any time they had kick
to make to just "come and see me-"
There was applause. The mayor is
some orator, too.
The convention adjourned after ap-
pointing an executive committee com
posed of democrats in whom there is
no guile and who know little about the
taste of diluted, deceitful politics.
The convention was largely composed
of innocent men, with only here and
there a politician.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16

solo "Shame On You" a humorous
number by Noah Tilghman, gave much
pleasure and he was obliged to re-
spond with "Uncle Rome" Mr.. W.
G. Tilghman was very good in the
Campmeetin' Songs, "Talk About
Moses" and in the last song he show
ed his powers as a ventrilouuist.
Mrs. Walter w. Tilghman as "Man-
dy' and her dilatory husband, "Phile-
tus H. Harrison" gave a most in
teresting tale of their travelling troub-
les with various houshold utensils and
baggage that ACCOMPANIED them in
"Goin' Som'ers." The duet, "Juani-
ta," sung by Mr.. Frank Chapman and
Miss Dorothy Talbot in full Indian
costume, was cleverly rendered, and
the closing number "Tenting To-
night" scene in which some of our
real soldier boys appeared, was very
effective as accompanied by the. male
quartette behind the scenes.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
Marks Episcopal Church.

Lent Sunday, divine service
l., II a. m. and 7:30 p. M;
= school at 9:45 a. m. The
will preach at the morning SER
Bishop Weed will preach at
ming service. Daily Lenten
Is Monday, Tuesday and Thurs
4:3O p. m. Wednesday and
at 7:30 p. m. Thursday at
Visitors cordially welcome.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
hay.al Meeting Palatka Library.

annual meeting of Palatka Ii
Association was held on We'd
, and many interesting reports
wen.
f., ,lg the year the association has
ld.ed payments on "The Wonder
and has purchased "The Har-
.assics," Kiplings Works and
Events Of the World" also
books Of popular fiction and
ssbooks for boys. On the read
lie are found fifteen of the best
d magazines, three Palatka pa
i'll nd the Jacksonville Times
,,.rts also showed that 1886 per-
d visited the library during the
nd that 2,027 books had been
ut. The cost of maintenance
.,ut three hundred dollars.
officers were elected:
mt, Mr.. w. P. Merriam; vice
ut, Mrs, F. D. Wattles; secre-
RS. r. F. Adams; treasurer, Mr..
,urdette.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-16
The Baptist Church.

ching by the pcstor at both
s-morning service at II a. NJ,
! service at 1880 p. m. Sun
hool at 9:45 a. m.; Young Peo-
eeting at $50 p. m. Visitors
led to all services.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
Hats OFF To the Flag,

JUDGE MCINTYRE, OF New York, in sentenc7
j ing burners Of the American Flag to deserved
punishment felt called upon to remark:
II has happened in the past twenty years that
men have come into this country who were possibly
oppressed in their own country and who now want
70 run this country to suit themselves. We have
little trouble with our own people, but lots with
those from abroad | want to say to the people
Of this city and state and nation that the cry must
be, Hats off to the Flagr" y.
That said the Philadelphia Inquirer, is the sort
Of doctrine sorely needed at this time If we ex-
pect TO have respect for the government under
which we live we must first have respect for the
Flag The beautiful emblem. whcha all true Amer
leans naturally revere, stands for liberty but not
for license. The extreme lengths to which that
liberty may be stretched is illustrated by the fact
that these decorators Of the Flag escaped with a
mere prison sentence In many countries they
would have heen stood up against wall and shot.
But i is hoped that the punishment they have re-
ceived may impress those who are not familiar
with our laws that treason is crime which will
not be tolerated in country which has heretofore
been too much disposed to adopt free and easy at
titdde toward those who fout the Flag and have
only contempt for the law and for constituted au-
thority. hss3siga sFlssfa @t@&'
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
~ q 5. GOODHUE.

TINE presence of a German submarine in a
Mexican port on the Pacific Coast while
physically possible is highly improbable
In the first place how could it have got there
It ceftainly did not come overland neither did It
come through the Panama Canal 1t must have
come, then either around the Cape Of Good Hope
or Cape Horn. impossible distances except by re-
newing supplies a number Of times. and German
supply depots are now practically nil
Again, the trip would take at least three months.
Now the sole object Of submarine is to sink
ships
The crucial point of this war is in and about
Europe and the adjacent sea, not off the coast Of
Mexico.
a submarine Of the size that can go half way
round the world would be vital factor in the
desperate submarine warfare now under way in
the Atlantic. With the ocean alive with enemy
ships at their very DOORS it is entirely unlikely
sthat the Germans would take one Of their best
submarines out Of action for several months to
send her on an almost impossible venture to a
lonely ocean, where the number Of enemy ships
IS less in year than are .ahoat off Europe every
day
Moreover, the harboring of German subma-
rine by Mexico, while war is on between Germany
and the United States, would be direct act Of
war by Mexico against the United States. While
acts of war by Mexico are nothing new, the cir
cumstances and conditions incident to this case
50 different from anything that has heretofore
occurred, that it is practically certain that any
move by Mexico OF the kind indicated would re-
suit in immediate and drastic action by the United
States, which would speedily result in wiping the
present Mexican government off the map.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
SALVATION ARMY
HEAD is COMING
Commissioner Thomas EstiIl viii
Visit Islands Soon

Commissioner Thomas Estill, the com
mander-in-ehief Of all Salvation Army
affairs west Of Chicago, has decided to
visit Honolulu in the month Of June,
spending one week here, accompanied
by Mrs. Estill. The purpose Of this
visit viii be to conduct the annual con.
gress of this organization, at which all
the officers from the various other
islands will be present. He win also
officially open the New Central Head
quarters Building on Beretania Street,
the boys home, hospital, Cooke Assem-.
bly, Hall, Dillingham; Baby Cottage and
other Army buildings in Manoa Valley.
Colonel and Mrs. Robert Dublin have
already held a conference with the city
officers, when plans were discussed for
this important campaign. An extensive
program Is being arranged which will
occupy every moment of the visitors
time for one week and will include
many meetings Of an important char
lacter.
The campaign for thirty thousand
dollars TO purchase, alter and equip O
New Central Headquarters building
which was started some weeks ago, has
been entirely successful, and the full
lamount asked FOR has been raised.
Both the Colonel and Ensign Ray
Payne who took such prominent part
In the raising of this money wish 30
express their sincere gratitude to the
friends for their liberal response to
their appeal.
The alterations ON this building will
be completed early enough for the visit
of the commissioner.
1.-The acquisition Of this splendid cen
trail property and other buildings pro.
vides the Army with an equipment such
as they have never had before in this
city and will enable them to do much
more successful work.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
LUCKY hit FAVORS
CHARLESR. FORBES
Lands Five Pound kaku With
Sled Tackle

Jack and VIII Young, accompanied
by Charles r. Forbes and James Hall
Fiddes, returned yesterday afternoon
from y hshing-trip in the cabin.eruiser
Sea Scout.
The party left Honolulu at half past
one o'clock Saturday afternoon and
went as far as Koko Head. The water
was so rough that the launch was turn
ed round and at eight 0 clock anchored
IN the lee Of Barber 3 Point, where the
night was spent. 10
At half past three o clock yesterday
morning start was made from Kaena
Point, and passing Makua trolling was
commenced, alSule and a Wilson spoon
being used. Kaene Point was reached
at nine clock and by this time eight
strikes had been received. Fiddes hook
ed a couple of fish, using a Wilson spoon,
one of which was a small fish and the
other big fellow, for II broke away
after being layed for five minutes. II
took almost all the line from Fiddes
reel before II could be stopped, =,
Later on Forbes, fishing with the sled
hooked and landed a fve-pound kaku
and q four-pound ahaahq, b Va
Both Forbes and Fiddes expressrd
themselves as wellpleased with the
outing. i.is31o
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
Where Are Our White
Americans?

He official statement IS made that out Of APP
= proximately $500 enlisted men in the Hawaii-
an National Guard, only ffty-fve are white Amer
leans This has an "uncanny" look the face OF
the returns but there is frequently more to sitt-
alton than appears on the surface. It is charac-
teristic OF both the British and the Americans to
look upon military training in time Of peace, by
Others than the regular army, as largely playing
soldier, and they do not care for it.
Now that war has come, soldering is no longer
play it is business, and business Of such Sc
rious character that few Of us yet realizeit.
II is up to the white Americans Of Hawaii to
demonstrate that they were delaying enlistment
for public necessity to arise, and not because
they are 'slackers.p
The necessity has arisen. What are we white
Americans going to do about it?
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
BREV7FTESEl

1 $500 -'--"'""I 80 ~ ''-T--f
Yetterday,s arrests ineludeds Fail
ure 70 support, Alice Cockett Akij sec
ond degree larceny, John Welakaihi,
and Investigation, y. Cough, /. Brooks,
Q. A. Ray, Santiago 0alvan.
The Mutual Telephone Company has
purchased tho property owned By
David kanuha on Halii Street for the
purpose Of erecting a substation an
kalihi a. outlined At the recent annual
meeting of shareholders.
with Rev. Samuel K. Kamaiopili, as.
sistant pastor n Kaufbakapiii Church,
palama, ofieiatings Raymond Duvau;
eheile and Mrs. Catherine Baker we're
married last night, the witnesses being
Mr.. and Mrs. James Baker, brother
and siater-inlaw Of the bride.
Victor Kahn and George Perry, two
old members Of the Y. NJ. @. A., who
have departed with the Urited States
cruiser 81. Louis, were unanimously
voted on the list Of active members of
the q. R, Glib Of the Ts.M. c. A. Thurs.
day might .'os' ''N ~ '9lh
G. h. Gage. ronreseptative Of the
Mayor Car Corporation Of New York,
who has been away from Honolulu for
twelve months returned by the Maui
Friday. He Is accompanied by Mrs.
Gage; It 4 Mr.. Cages intention to
establish motor warehouse here for
the firm ne represents.
The directors Of the Hawaiian Sugar
Planters, Association. met yesterday
informing to discuss the question Of de-
voting portion Of their acreage to the
raising Of foodstufs in the Hawaiian
Islands After full discussion the
matter was referred 70 the association 8
experiment station for investigation.
Kaaikuoha, Hawaiian, aged seventy
seven, died near Union Mill, last sun
dty says the Kohala Midget Of April
II. He was the grandfather Of John
kalama. He remembered having
delped to carry sand from the sea
shore, and coral for line, when Iole
Ghureh was built under Rev. Elias
Bond there were no burlap bags in
those DAYS, and natives used an old
trousers ieg, OF anything that would
hOid sane, 70. conveying ".
from MONDAY Advertiser)
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
WILLIAM ROBB BURIED

The funeral of William Robb, second
officer of the Inter-Island steamer Like.
like, who died on Kauai last Wednes-
day, win be held at WilIiams' under
taking parlors at two o clock this af-
ternoon, with burial in Nuuanu. The
body was brought from Kauai by the
steamer Kinau, which arrived yester-
day morning.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
uncle SAMHAS
GREAT FLEET NOW
seizes Six Hundred Thousand Of
German Tonnage on Dec
Iaration Of War

e
NEW YORK, April a--The noizupo Of
German merchant vessels that took re.
fuge in Atlantic ports at the beginning
Of the war began this morning almost
immediately after congress passed the
resolution declaring u state Of war be.
tween the United States and Germany.
The Collector Of the Port Of Boston
was the first TO act The Federal Of.
6eiaIs at New London, Conn. Balti.
more and New York quickly followed
Before daylight United States deputy
marshals were id charge Of German
vessels at these ports, ranging IN size
from the majestic vaterland. Of 54.2o2
gross tons, to small sailing vessels.
Safety Measure
II Is understood that this move does
not involve connseation. and that the
vessels are held for the present "A 4
meas6re Of safety. There has been
no announcement as to whether the
Government shall take over the ships
for its use and pay for them after the
war. h N
German vessels now in American
ports have a gross tonnage Of about
600,Q00 This includes fwenty.three
ships IN refuge at the Philippine islands.
There are twenty.seven German ships
at New York, anchored on both sides
of the Hudson river and on Staten TO-
land; six at Boston, three at Baltimore,
two at San Juan, two at Philadelphia,
two at Wilmington, N. O.; two at Pen.
sacola, Fla; four at San francisco, two
at New Orleans, two at Winslow.
Wash; two at Astoria, Ore; one each
at Portland, Newport News, Virginia,
Savannah, Charleston, JacksonviIle
Fla; and New London, Conn.
The German owned merchant vessels
laid up in American ports at the begin
ming Of the war, and which are being
taken in charge today by American
authorities, are:
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
BOWED coMPLAINr IN cHILpREN

During the summer months children
are subject TO disorders Of the bowels
and should receive the most careful at
tention. AS soon AZ any unnatural
|looseness of the bowels Is noticed
Chamberlain = Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy should be given. For
sale BY all Dealers Benson, Smith "
Co, Agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17

The announcement given out officially by Unit
ed States Attorney General Gregory to resident
Germans warning them Of what might happen Il
they forced the necessity, may not have concluded
elegantly, but very much to the point He said;
their hats, including certain representative Of a
neutral Power.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
HEALIROOMNH7EE
REPORTS ON TRIP
Visited Settlements Heard Com.
plants and Makes Recon-
mendaiions foHouss

l1s phronQh 0errit p. Qv,la.+ 49,
ch.;,n,., \ ~ I,.I "a |I-|i Lt'r'',
| Il VIA ~ e ~. WI va. 'II 9PIiniItee
| s;.lt ~ ~ ~ ~. II. ~ We. recent
| areet a. tr5I.,.,., 1870 *,R1t'e|fnN
| eica - = - 'hef ffnpH
NJ
~, Nv IePor. ~ ~ 1olowsi
| vur eVmmittees or health after a
VISIT sls's OF iinvestlgation TO the Molokni
.,..''e'nsr Y, ~ h,hinuptpr DeHs leave 20
b.osehs heteNith q report OF it, find.
t"ts,
IN ehtnfahy, April Z, 1917, at one
o'vck IN tne afternoon after visiting
W, nonfs ana several institutions,
- 'g KaIs, was ne'a IN ne new social ball
q the meeting, the sumo being The
.nn'fmen ot the senate health commit
~ nsNoe the inmates TO freely state
w s'n n.p.a9.1 q needs.
and stated that bis wife was N tie los.
s %rS vas "a ny seeeaylng proper care.
.ne hospital and that at the close Of the
hr'.s.s my committee would visit the
osl, ~. ana investigate the case.
nere peihg no further complaints
p - 70 your committee, a request
s'a,emsnt OF the wants was in
f'.sn from the inmates,
sr nese IRE as Follows:
lhat the weekly ration Of
~, De maze one OF weight, viz: TWEEN
y sse ,S pvunus. instead OF BY value, S
4. ,. osoonu-,7 mat the clothes allowance
- - ' ,'1' ron ten dollars year to
ssi M sne =, fourteen dollars a year.
4. ~. mat an oculist be employed
sn,n ,sS ' shs eyes e the inmates and
tutnlnh kiaeses 20 those needinn than
i ! tourth.LIhat an item be inserted 10
ing appropriation bill for the overhead
szelses ~ tne haiaupapa Store, these
~ 7s W. De'ng payroll $500, freight
pf,10v. Y
Laws Of 1915, be amended 80 that tho
use,ean pity as well as the clean party
"euueu couple could secure q
uifv5se
~ mat Sio,OOO be appropri-
assl Ut pump ana piping for fire pro-
'se ssol
oeHepln--Ihat 9 motor truck with
votn passenger and freight body be
urcnsseq 70 replace the six or eight
ouiosh, leans now used.
nag nsnEinat an emergency appro-
P s:ls .n pe made 70 complete and fur
nish t1e pay view Home.
Nlntn--ihat an appropriation be
s:s.l q yso,oOO Tor special weekly
lily cent allowance to each leper
me nrst Tour wants Of the inmates
w PIoPeriy taken care Of in the APP
pfv I,,,,' o. phi as IT left theAsenate-
INC Iittn want cannot be amended
~ tsW untl an opinion has been rem
heIeo an me case now pending in the
el nssms court
4. IN, ING nx1h want has been inserted in
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17

"A LOLA to the good steamer Maui, the latest
"A Of the Matson feet but, let US hope by no
means the last. This splendid steamer adds one
more link to the strong chain binding Honolulu
commercially and socially with San Francisco and
is further Justification Of the faith that started
the Matson Navigation Company.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHES

LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE re-
moves the cause. Used the world over
TO cure cold in one day. The sigma
ture of r.. W. GROVE Is on each box.
Manufactured by the FARIS MEDI-
cINR CO., st. Louis, U. s. A.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-17
WAR BARS GERMANS
. FROM CITIZENSHIP.

SAN FRANCISCO, April o.
Germans In the United States can
not become American citizens dur.
ing war with Germany even
though they have formally declared
their intention prior to declaration
of war, federal officials were in
formed today by Richard X. Camp
bell, United States commissioner Of
naturalization. The ruling win not
operate 70 prohibit declaration Of
intention to become citizens.