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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

According to a report Just issued
by the department of records of
Tuskeegee institute, the negro school
established by Booker Washington,
there were 80 lynchings in the United
States during the year just closed,
or eighteen more than in the year
1918. According to the report, IT
of these were in the South and five
in the North and West. Seventy
five were negroes and seven were
whites.
AS usual, some northern news
papers will use this report as an ex-
cuse to make an attack upon the
South and Southern people, prcsen-
ting picture of a region inhabited
by bloodthirsty barbarians who kill
for the mere pleasure of killing with
out regard to the established laws of
the land. They will weep and shed
tears for the poor, simple, honest,
kindhearted black who is eternally
ground down and prosecuted by the
white barbarians, forgetting that in
nearly every case where a black was
put to death he was guilty of some
monstrous crime for which simple
death was a light penalty to pay, and
they will forget that it is in the
North and not the South where
blacks are mobbed, beat and killed
just because they are blacks.
There will always be more lynch
ings in the South than in the North
SO long as the South has its present
proportion of negroes or until our
good northern friends hold the virtue
of womanhood and the life of law
abiding citizens above a mere tech
nical observance of statutes INSULT
cient to insure against the miscarri-
age Of justice.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

That Claude Jones knows the
value of space in his paper, the De-
Soto County News, is evidenced by
his schedule or advertising rates
which became effective January first.
His rates for matter to be set are
higher than the Herald's, but if his
space is not worth what he asks it
isn't worth anything. Stick, Jones;
stick. We are getting our new rate
and we will continue TO get 1t or we
will keep our advertising space.
There may be lots of glory an every
thing in publishing 32-page sheets
full of advertising about paying cost
of composition and printing but we
prefer to have q bank account rather
than glory and lots of boosts about
what big paper we are getting out.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

d could agree upon a verdict. Unde
& the court rules the twelve men ha
a been kept together from the impan
: cling of the jury. That they under
went considerable discomfort, if no
actual hardship, will hardly be ques
: toned. The conditions under whicl
they lived while thus serving tn,
, state probably would not be regard
ed as admirable if judged by com
mon standards.
Suppose there had been two OF
three women on that jury? Or even
one? We suggest that everyone
Iconjure a picture of the jury room
If the sexes were mixed in this neces-
sary public service because O female
lawyer in Brooklyn has applied to
the supreme court for a mandamus
to compel the acceptance of women
for jury duty there on an equality
with men.
Here is the beginning of move
ment which was to be expected fol-
lowing the enfranchising of women.
And If there is nothing to be consid-
cred but the qualifications of women
it may as well be decided at once that
the application should be granted.
One must have a low opinion of wo-
mans mental and temperamental
equipment to argue she is less fitted
for jury duty than the average man
who proves acceptable for the same.
But. the laws and the practices of
courts being what they are, would
justice be better served if women
were admitted to the jury box?
Would it be fair to take woman
from her home and thrust her for
an indefinite period into the familiar
contact of the jury room with
strange men? Or, would it be well
to amend the laws and the rules in
order that women might serve on
juries without offense to good taste
and the ordinary amenities?
The courts will have to decide
these questions, and they are not to
be disposed of lightly. For one
| thing, if women are to be admitted
| to jury duty on an equality with men
lit will not be volunteer service on
which the strong minded, aggressive
members of the sex alone may VEN
| ture for whatever reasons may seem
sufficient to themselves. Jury duty
will become compulsory and women
jurors will be drawn, as are men,
from all walks of life without any
consideration being given to other
claims upon the time of those sum
moned.
What might be the effect on yer
diets of mixing the sexes in the jury
room?
Possibly there would be fewer
hung" juries. Gallant men might
yield their judgment of innocence or
guilt in order to permit the ladies
the sooner to escape the mortifica-
ton and discomfort of an unusual
environment. Or the women might |
be the reader to join in a verdict |
against their judgment simply to
avoid disagreeable situation.
In either case would we never be
that verdicts were not
dictated by something be-
sides the jurors convictions on law
md the evidence which it is their
luty to consider without respect or
else?
Possibly we are ready to admit
women to jury duty, but the decis-
on on the Brooklyn application
hould be governed by something else
han the claims advanced. Tampa {
tribune. {
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Shipment of immature fruit to
market got Knockout blow from
the supreme court of Florida, indi-
eating that the court and the law are
trying to prevent at least some citrus
fruit growers from doing that which
in the end. If permitted to go on,
would bring discredit on the state
and injury to a great industry
Times Union.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08
NATIONAL PRESS EDITORIALS

six months of precious time, to the
great detriment of the civilized
world, and his laundering incapacity
should be repudiated.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

The drouth has not made of the
world an altogether dreary waste.
The city papers tell us that excellent
public order resulting from the exit
of old ]. Barleycorn is driving a lot
of detectives" out of business
These gentry, many of whom
counldn't find a piece of garlic in
bowl of soup, will now get a chance
to do some real work.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08
PRESS EDITORIALS

Whiskey made from wood alcohol
is killing people in New York, and
whiskey containing potash is killing
'em in Florida. A man with a
thirst can select his route-Apala-
chicola Times.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

The record of national banks of
not dollar lost to depositors in 90
months, combined with augmented
deposits, indicates that the certainty
OF saving is proving increasingly
more attractive over the likelihood Of
losing to more and more Americans
every year.--Pittsburg Sun.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

The Live Oak Citizen notes that
the acting traffic officer of { at thirty
ing city kept a record of vehicles
passing over one given point last
Friday, and counted $50 all bound
south One every fifty seconds
Can you beat it?-Pensacola Jour
nal.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Assassin Kills Man, Wounds a
Girl and Kills Himself as Old Year
Dies. - Headline. Quick, sarge,
orderpout the ambulance corps!
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Dutch Wives Seek Equality
say headline. Well, unless con-
ditioaA in Holland are unique, it
must b. admitted that If some of the
women aye content with equality
they are easily pleased.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08
ADVERTISING RATES

~ -, ropar be set single column inch,
Llsp! be SET 20 cents per inch;
ea't position 33s cent additional
counted line CasslIeu advertising
hands OF the printer Oeoe luesoay
of
Cu word Notices OF entertainments
charged Tor at regular
of special money enter
rTises purely advertising, will charged for
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Don't you take too seriously to
heart what Royal Child said about
filling Father Jordans editorial
shoes, Brother Paul X. Garrett.
Father Jordan was a grand old gen.
tleman and a good newspaperman
and we all love him, but we rejoice
in the young men with their new
methods and ideas. We are looking
to you and Claud Jones to help rescue
good old DeSoto Co. from her anti
quainted rut. 49, Sebring White Way.
Thank you, Ma Ruhl, for the nice pat.
If old DeSoto is in rut we will sure
do our part and help you, Brother
Jones and anybody else pull her out
and then scrape the mud and moss
off her back, for we just naturally
hate to see anything or anybody in q
rut.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Now we can rest easy once more.
The cables assure us that Gaby
Deslys. chorus girl and pet of Euro
pean kinglets, who has been suffer
ing from a sore throat, is recovering.
Now let us resume our usual voca-
tons
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

ington leaves the Banner for a
berth on the Lakeland Evening Tel
egram. Success to him and the Ban
ner's new editor.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Florida newspapers rant about the
alleged discrimination in favor of
California shown by the Railroad Ad-
ministration when it boosts that state
as winter resort and Sights Florida
and then some of these same Florida
newspapers print double column pic
lures of good looking young thing
In an abbreviated bathing suit with a
conspicuous heading and text matter
boosting Venice, California, as the
winter Mecca, where, we are told,
the picture was taken on Christmas
day. The California maid in tor out
of) her nifty suit looks mighty good
but we can't understand why, if our
papers just must show the latest
thing in bathing suits, they don't use
home products instead of press-agent
pictures from California.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

The last issue of the Dade CITY
Banner contained the announcement
that w. NJ. Hetherington, it's editor
and owner, would retire in favor of
Carl H. Rerick, the latter having
fought the paper. Mr.. Rerick has
been associate editor of the Banner
for sometime past and has assisted
in making it one of the states best
weekly papers and it is safe to say
that under his able management thu
high standard set by Mr.. Hethering.
ton will be maintained. Mr.. Hetber.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08
Women Jurors

The jury in murder case tried
recently in Pittsburg was locked up
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Boost your city, boost your friend,
boost the lodge that you attend;
boost the street on which you're
dwelling, boost the goods that you
are selling; boost the people round
about you, they can get along with
out you, but success will quicker find
them if they know that you're behind
them. Boost for every forward move
ment, boost for every new improve
ment; boost the man for whom you
labor, boost the stranger and the
neighbor; cease to be a progress
blocker, no one loves petty knocker;
if you'd make your city better, boost
it to the final letter. - Exchange.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

Arthur Williams, Federal food ad-
ministrator. says that the married
man who is paying more than 1886
to clothe his wife is not shopping
carefully. and according to figures
given out by this authority a woman's
attire consists of dress, overcoat,
shoes, hosiery and underwear.
These figures are like a lot of other
bunk given out by various depart
ments OF the government. Any man
who has either wife, sister or
mother knows that a. woman cannot
be dressed half decently or comfort
ably on 1886 or four times that a
mount, no matter how much care is
exercised in the selection of clothes.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-08

The Moore Haven Times has
suggested that since Avon Park now
has a real live newspaper, the High
lands Pilot, that Avon Park will not
give up the county seat to Sebring
without fight. Both the Sebring
White Way and the Highlands Pilot
in no uncertain language refute the
suggestion that there is going to be
fight between the two towns. Com
menting on what Geo. Adams had to
say on the subject, Ma Ruhl, of the
White Way, says: Good for you,
Brother Adams. You have put funny
old Editor Stevens right on High
lands county as we see it in Sebring.
Wonder where he got the idea that
there was a fight on, anyway"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
&. O. l. PLEASED WITH OUTLOOK
IN CALIFORNIA.
Registration Leads Democrats by
Three to One.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-California-the
State that proved the decisive factor
in the 1916 elcction-is again the
scene of a close struggle for control
between the Republicans and the
Democrats, according to Harold l..
lckcs Of Chicago, Progressive leader
who has returned from four weeks
visit in that State.
'CoN is very strong in Northern
California at present" said Mr.. Ickcs
today. Harding apparently has the
edge in the south, but there are great
numbers Of voters who have not de
cided which ticket to support.
Republican headquarters here hail
ed with delight the news of the Cali
fornia registration for voters at the
August primaries.
an fourteen countless" the official
announcement says, "the Republi-
cans led the Democrats in registrars
ion by more than three to one. The
total Republican registration was
421,5S2 while the Democrats could
muster only 141, 175. In these four
teen counties less than 10 per cent
of the voters declined to state their
party a1liliation.
In view Of these facts, tho Rcpubli
can leaders Of California are conf
dent of the result in November.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21

been contained in topographic inror
nation.
1T Is u sad commentary on human
nature that most of the investors
were people of small means" said an
Official who had part in the invcsti-
cation. IF each investor loses 81,
900 there will be 5000 losers. But
we believe that many contributed
smaller amounts so the number may
reach even 10000. The Post '-Oiiico Dc
partment has handled a number OF
spectacular gct-rich schemes, but this
- the largest we have ever encounter
ed.
We do not believe there is an iota
oF truth in Ponzi's statement that
lie made vast profits in manipulating
international reply coupons. We
have investigated this matter thor
oughly and found that where the cur
rcncy Of a foreign country is depreci-
atcd, the country always protects 1t
self against loss by charging more
for postal coupons. 1t could not do
otherwise unless it was asleep.
at is our belief that for the most
part Ponzi simply took in money and
''Sh p''iu II out again Win 'hc ihNch
ton Of getting great number OF in
vCstOrs and then making a get away.
So far as wo have been able to learn
he dealt to only slight extent in
ordinary stocks and securities.
The Hanover Trust Company meth
eds wore utterly illegal and nnsound.
Just what its condition is and what
dcositora stand to lose we cannot say
as yet"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
UNARMED POlICE IN FIGHT
WITH COlORED MEN.
Assailants Held After Battle in West
53rd Street.

Two Negro 'longshorcsmcn were
held yesterday in $1,000 bail for the
Grand Jury and two companions, al
legged to have intcrfcrrcd with their
alrcst were fined S. each by Mags
rato Harris in the West Side CoulAt +,
after Patrolman MclIvoy and Cleary
OF the West Forty-scvcnth street sta
ton described n fight they had had
nj , o'clock in the morning, while
passing through the "block OF all
nations in Fiftythird street be-
tween Ninth and Tenth avenues. In
civilian clothes and unalmed they
said they had been forced to contend
AGAINST superior numbers and flash
iuE raZorS.
A crash Of glass at AS West Fifty
third street attracted their attention
they said, and they saw David Howard
q years old Negro, OF 1928 West Eff
ty-third street rush out of the build
ing. They chased after an captured
him, they said. William Richardson,
~ years old, Negro also Of 42S rush
ed after them and slashed Patrol
man Cleary's coat over the abdomen
with Il razor. Both men broke loose
and were captured again, whereupon
a crowd Of sympathizers, headed the
police alleged by Herman Osgood,
Negro of BAG and Robert Bosch Of 446
West Fifty-third street attempted to
take their prisoners away. The po.
lice took them in custody after a
lively battle.
~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
PONIES LIABILITIES ALMOST
TRIPLE ASSETS.
Scheme Described by Post.Office or
cial as Being Most Stupendous
In Departments History.

Washington, August 12.-"Ponzi's
liabilities are probably a little less
than $S,000,000. His assets are only
about 100000. This means that tho
people who invested their money
through Ponzi will lose about $4,000
900. 1t is the most gigantic scheme
ever put over on the American pub.
Tic through the agency Of the, Post
Office Department."
THIS comment WA made tnnight
by a high official Of the I>).t.Onlce
Department following announcement
Of Ponzi's arrest. While the report
CT post office inspectors ha, not tcen
formally made to Washington, tho
high lights Of their discoveries have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21

: ~ .A.,aEaS2.
Whc departments Investigations
MI. Moscby added had extended to
ell sections of the country and through
out Europe and, although he was I'LL
willing to discuss evidence that had
been collected lie did not hesitate &c
say that dealing in international re
Ply coupons was not responsible fol
PCnziS millions.
PonZi went to his home at LcXins
ton tonight and announced he would
make no statement. The house was
under close surveillance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
Take ''Dodson's Liver Tone' InsteadI

II you feel bilious, headachy, con-
stipated and all knocked out, just 90
to your druggist and get a bottle of
Dodson's Liver Tone for a few cents,
which Is o harmless vegetable sub
ttitute for dangerous calomel. Take
.. spoonful and ii. it, doesn't start
your liver and stysishtsn you up
better and q,1Hkes senn nasty cslonael
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
Take Aspirin
With Water

IF your Aspirin tablets have the
name "Baycr' stamped on them,
they are genuine "Baycr Tablets
OF Aspirin" proved safe by mil
lions of people. The name "Baycr'
Identifies the true world famous
Aspirin prescribed by physicians
Tor over eighteen years.
Always drink one or two glasses
of water after taking the tablets.
Each unbrokcn "Baycr package"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21

and without making you sick, you
just go back and get your money.
If you take calomel today you'll
be sick and nauseatcd tomorrow; be-
sides, 1t may salivate you, while if
you take Dodson's Liver Tone you
win wake up feeling groat, full of
ambition and ready for work or play.
10 ID harmless, pleasant and safe 70
give 10 children; they Like It.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21

contains proper directions for
Colds, Headache, Toothachc, Ear
ache. Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rhcu-
matism, Ncuritis, and for Pain.
Always say "Baycr" when buy
ing Aspirin. Then look for tho
safety 'Baycr Cross" on the pack
age and on the tablets.
Handy tin boxes of twelve tab
lets cost but Il few cents. Drug
gists also sell larger packages.
ure honoac cite aeidcs,cr of SalicyIicacid
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLISHING COMPANY n.
Richmond Virginia Phone,
Printing Publishing
Music Bibles Books Hto Everything Church and School
Management ParonageThiry
In Professional ServiceWe
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
ITAIN BLOCKS REDEMPTION

Some countries fearing speculation
OF manipulation OF the coupons, dis
continued their issuance or rcdcmD-
tiCn months ago, some Of them parti
cClarly Italy, prior TO the time when
PonZi claims to have started his bus
mess
1t would he foolish for Italy to
redeem coupons at the great differ.
chce in the rate OF exchange for she
would stand to lose the difference
when the time came to settle accounts.
Soon after investigation was
started PonZi was advised by letter
tnat coupons would not DC redeemed
~ this country except for lcgitimat Q
postage purposes. and poStmaStcrs
throughout the country were instruct
cd not To redeem them. The best ovi
dencc that he did not deal in cou-
r"nS in foreign countries is the fac;
that he has never produce foreign
customers or foreign coupons.
The most amazing thing. and tho
thing which | am not able to under.
stand is why people invested their
money with PonZi. | can only at.
II ibutc it 10 his pcrSonality--thcy in
vested in the man, not the business
We warned hundreds OF people
against him. Many of them hccdcd
the warming, but undoubtedly there
were many who gave him their mon
cy Notwithstanding
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
pONIi AtRESi'ED--GET RICH
QUICK BUBBLE BURSTS.
Fcrty Thousand Investors lntruStea
Over $l5,000.000 to Him.
HELD ON BOTH ~FEDERAL AND
STATE WARRANTS.

Pond Is Furnished and Alleged WIZ
ard is Frccd-Admits lie Cant fas
Debts. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21

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Observation-Disclosures
OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE
YOU NOW BW YOUR
FURNITURE?

When you can get Furniture and
like JURGENS--that's known to sell
tho best quality goods, just as reason
able as clscwhcre--whyn not give your
friends Il good impression. 1t will
give us the greatest pleasure to show
you our wonderful stock Of homo
making, comfort giving Furniture
and Rugs and-don't fail to ask our
which gives you 5, 10 or Is months
in which to pay for any purchase.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21

the prccaution TO keep him under sur
selancc as far rs possible, although
he gave no indication that lie would
attempt to leave this jurisdiction.
However, having his previous record
in view, l felt it Il duty to mako
every possible effort to prevent his
escape"
Earlier in reply to specific inQuir
les, Inspector Moscby said:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-08-21
Suspicious AROUSED IN FEB.

Our attention was first called TO
ronzi's operations last February
the Office from investors and pros.
pcctive investors and an investigation
was Immediately taken. Since that
time We have hccn working in Eur.
cpc and elsewhere.
"As II result OF this investigation
We have obtained conclusive evidence
that there has been no abnormal is
reply coupons, while on the other
hand in some countries, the use OF
coupons has been greatly curtailcd to
prevent this very scheme which no
doubt has reached the ears Of postal
officials in many foreign countries
There is no means by which a man
can manipulate International reply
coupons. Ponzi's claim that he has
made millions in this way is simply
Il stupendous fraud with nothing up
on which ii can be based.
THE entire issue and redemption
OF international reply coupons through
out the postal union for the past
SIX years would not aggregate $500.
600. Ponzi could not have handled
the millions Of them that would have
been necessary to make the fortune
lie claimed to have amasscd in. tho
past few months without the knoWl-
edge Of the officials Of the govern.
mcnts and Of the postal union.