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The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

The Florida City Cane Syrup Co.
finished planting $50 acres to sugar
cane on Monday, giving them a total
planting of 500 acres" says the Dade
City Banner. This years schedule
calls for the clearing of 1000 acres,
which they hope to plant next win
ter" The Banner goes on to tell of
the plans of the big company which
is proposing to make syrup on large
scale in that section. ''Mr. Slough
estimated that next seasons yield will
be 125,O00 gallons" adds the Ban
ner.. The three-roll mill they have
been using is too small, and they will
install an eleven-roll mill and enlarge
the plant generally during the coming
simmer" Il is big conCcrG anI 1t
is planning for big things
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

per front foot scales down to less
than 81 in the outskirts of the town.
This plan places the same value on
all property in relation to its loca-
ton and prevents any discrimination
in the fixing of values. The values
of improvements is arrived at separ-
ately from the value of realty, the
valuation board taking the estimate
of the owner as to actual value, un-
less it was evident the owner was at
tempting to evade, and then the
board placed what it believed to be a
fair value on the improvements. 1t
is claimed that the method of asses
ment adopted by the board is as fair
a method as it is possible to devise
and preCludes the possibility OF fa-
Vortism in making assessments on
real estate. Another feature of this
method that will probably be pleas
ing to owners of improved property
is that it shifts a portion of the bur
den from the improved property to
the vacant lots and tracts of land
that are held by spectators.
1t is believed that under the new
assessment it will be possible to re-
duce the millage from 25 to 20, and
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

Alexander and Mr.. Gatewood each
made a few remarks, Mr. GatewOod
nominating Mr.. Stoll for representa-
tive. The meeting was closed by Mr..
Stall, who thanked Mr.. Gatewood and
others for the suggestion that he run
for the legislature, but he did not
say that he would become candi-
date.
Altogether it was a very enjoyable
day, and if another picnic is held at
Bermont in the near future as is
planned, there will no doubt be a
much larger crowd if sufficient no.
tice is given. Much of the road be-
tween Punta Gorda and Bermont is
in good condition and all of it may
be travelled without difficulty at the
present time, although it is necessary
to keep off the grade for perhaps
half the distance and some deep sand
and rough places will be encountered.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

if this is the case some owners of
improved property will find that they
will have to pay less taxes than be
fore, although the assessed value of
their property may be greater and
owners of vacant property may have
to pay more. For instance, a certain
unimproved tract of land was asses
sed at $500 for the last tax period,
when the millage was 25, and paid
SIS. Under the new assessment this
same property is valued at $4,000,
and if the millage is reduced to 20
mills, this same unimproved property
will pay $40. An improved piece of
property was formerly assessed at
$40, 900 and paid $1,000. The new
assessment is $4,000 and if the mill
age is reduced to 90 mills, notwith-
standing the fact that the assess
ment is $4,000 more, the property
will pay $S5S, or $142 less than un-
der the old assessment.
Perusal of the new assessment roll
and study of the method adopted
seems to indicate that the valuation
board sought to equalize taxes so
that owners of improved property, or
those who contemplate making i'm
will not be penali2ed for
their enterprise, by placing a just
portion of the burden on vacant lots
and tracts of land, which, in many
cases, are being held by spectators
for what are considered high prices,
or not Offering them for sale at any
price.
Realty assessments are about one
third of the actual market value, |
while the assessment on personal |
property is about one-fourth actual |
value.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07
SAYS BRYAN CANNOT Be
Be CERTIFIED AS SENATOR


]
w. ). Bryan cannot legally be
candidate TOR the u. ). senate from
| floflda ana cannot De nominated, ac-
cordlnE TO George T. RaneY chair
man OF the state Democratic EXecu-
tive committee, who quotes Article
IL OF the state constitution as fol
lows:
'Ih' governor ana every state Of
lcer are hereby prohibited from Civ
Ing certificates OF election or other
credentials to any person as having
been elected to IN" house Of repre-
sentatiyes OF the United States con
gress, or the united states senate.
VINO mas hoi Deeh I'N' years clti-
zen OF the state ana ten years a cltl-
zen OF the United States ana quail
hed voter.
1t IS not even claimed that Mr..
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07
COUNTY COMMISSION
HELD 2.DAY SESSION.
MEETS AGAIN 18TH
WIFI Receive Bids for Engineering on
the Tamiami Trail at Meeting
on the 18th

The county commissioners met in
regular monthly session, Monday
morning, all the members being pres
ent. After the reading of the min
utes OF previous meetings and ap-
proVal of the same, the clerk read
a letter from the state tax equalizer
10 Assessor Hagan saying in effect
that, as this is a new county, he
would not direct any change in the
assessments, but he felt that he could
trust 10 the fairness and good sense
of the assessor and the commissioners
to make an equitable assessment.
The bill of Judge Brown for $500
for services as attorney in the suit,
against the C. H. & n. Railway Com
pany, was deferred for further con-
sideration.
Widows pension claim of Mrs.
Mary e. Fitzgerald, widow of Con-
federate soldier, was approved
The clerk read a letter from the
state comptroller in reference to the
taxable property in this county of the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
from which letter it was found that
some necessary details were omitted;
whereupOn, the clerk was directed to
return it to the comptroller with
request 10 supply the omissions.
A communication from the clerks
office IN Arcadia in reference to the
payment of interest on the 100000
of bonds of the Punta GOrda drain
age district. brought on much talk,
which developed the fact that the
matter OF payment of principal of
the bonds had been Carelessly handl-
ed, emily 81 100000 of the original
principal having been paid. although
tax was levied for a sinking fund
wherewIth to retire the bonds at the
rate Of $1,000.00 a year. George
McLane, who was present, stated that
he had Deen paying this tax for seven
years; and, it followed that if all
the property holders of the district
had been paying the tax, there should
remain only two or three thousand
dollars of the principal yet to be
paid. II appeared that only enough
money to pay the interest on the
bonds had been collected. The Ar
Cadia communication suggested that
This bond account be transferred to
a Punta Gorda bank
Continued on second page)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

This issue of the Herald contains
the formal announcement af Edward
A. Stoll, of Bermont as candidate
for representative Mr.. Stoll is a
young man of energy and intelligence
and understands the needs of this
section and the state, served with
honor in the world war, is highly
regarded by the people of his own
neighborhood, and no doubt will re-
ceive a substantial vote in the com
ing primary
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07
CHIEF or POLICE ADAMS
VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT
Stepped in Front of Geo. McLane's
Truck; Wrist Broke, Head Cut
and Thigh Bruised

ira Adams, CHIEF Of police had a
narrow escape from serious if not
fatal injury about o'clock, Monday
night, when George McLanc's car ran
against him, knocked him down and
bruised him considerably. 1t appears
that the chief was on the side of
Taylor street opposite his residence.
talking with b. G. Lettering, whose
car, headed south, was parked there.
Both were behind the car, and Nc
Lane who was driving north, could
moi see them. Lettering got IN his
car and was starting off, when Adams
stepped from behind it and right in
front of the McLane car, within three
feet OF it. He caught and held
on to the front Of the car; but
before it could be stopped, he was
thrown down and dragged about
twenty feet. His left wrist was brok-
en-, his forehead received an ugly
bruisc, and he was bruised also on
his right arm and both legs, as well
as on his body. MCLane, who was
going at moderate speed, stopped as
quickly as possible, and rushed to
Adams assistance, but the latter. not
realizing his injuries, walked with
out aid to the Cochran drug store,
where he was given attention, and
then went home and summoned a
doctor. His condition has since been
fast improving and he will soon be
able to resume his official duties. He
says that he alone and not McLane
is to blame for the accident
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07
Now Accredited school

Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion Bell has received word from the
accrediting board at Tallahassee that
the Punta Gorda high school was ac-
credited as a standard senior high
school at the meeting of the board
last week The county has two ac-
credited grammar schools in addition
to the Punta Gorda schOol-those at
Charlotte HarbOr and MurdoCk.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

"Ear-worms," or bud worms" Of
corn may be prevented largely by
busting lead arsenate thru perforat-
ed tin can into the corn buds. Do
this in time to kill the first genera
tion and there will not be much of a
second generation. Mix the lead ar
senate with equal parts of air-slaked
lime.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

According to the Monthly Business
Review, a statistical journal publish
ed by the Federal Reserve Bank at
Atlanta, Orlando led every city in the
South, in point of increased building
operation, for the month OF January
and was second only to Atlanta in
building operations.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

Prospects are very favorable for a
new railroad from Greenwood to
Mariana. Approximately all of the
finance needed has been subscribed.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07

According to reports from Column
bia county, the efforts made recently
to enlist the attention of farmers in
the dairy business are proving sue
cessful. 1t is said that several dairy
men from the North and East have
become interested in the matter Of
darying in Florida, and have bought
farms and propose entering the field.
Many farmers who have heretofore
given little or no attention to dairy
ing are beginning to realize the i'm
portance of this adjunct to the regu-
lar activities carried on, and have Sc
cured at least few cows and are
proceeding to try out the project Of
having dairy products for sale as well
as for home use
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07
Punta GOrda

Is the county seat of
Charlotte county. Popu-
lation of town, 1920 CEN
sus, 1926. Increase for
10 years % percent.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-04-07
The Herald

Is the oldest newspaper
published on the lower
southwest coast and the
only one in Charlotte
county.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25

had deserted her four years ago while they were living in Derby. Ihey were married in Italy. She has two children and the youngest was only seven months old. She has had to work in a New Britain factory to SUD- port herself and children
 Didn't Want Her
 The third case ill which divorce was granted was that Josephine kloz against Francis kloz, alias Francis Pickavz Mrs. Kloz claimed that her husband had deserted her. They were married in New York city in 1905 and moved to Jersey City, N. J. where their first child was born. Later they came to New Britain and while here, he sent her to Poland telling her that he would follow. He f"iled to do this and his letters were few and far be- tween. She returned to this country and was unable at first to find any trace of him but she finally heard that he was in Westtield, Mass. She went there and found him, but he re- fused to have anything to do with her.
 Postpones Case.
 Judge Maltbie postponed the case or Albert E. Cameron of this city against Martha A. Cameron of sherman, be- cause some letters which Mrs. Com- eron wrote to her husband in which she is alleged to have confessed mis- conduct, were illegible, and an order was issued to have them typewriter. They have two children, daughter who lives in Sherman with her mother, and a son who makes his home in Norwalk. The father said that he would take care of the boy and the judge thought that the mother should take care of the girl. Cameron moved to New Britain rec ently from Sherman where he had re- sided for a long time.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
Financial News

Speolalties were the only prominent features of today's mixed stock mar ket. Woolworth overshadowed all other Issues at an advance of l2 points, the rise being accompanied by reports Of prospective stock diyl- dend. Kresge, Coca Cola, Otis Steel and Tidewater Oil averaged two point gains. The only railway stock to show more than ordinary animation and strength was Missouri, Kansas and Texas pfd, Ann Arbor common and pfd. forfeited more of their re- cent gains. The action of steel shares was disappointing In view of recent favorable developments, Motors, su- sars and chemicals also cased with Ann Ice, Am'n Telephone and Union Bag. The closing was irregular. Sales
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
BABSON FINDS PACIFIC COAST HAS
 SUFFERED BUT SLIGHT DEPRESSION

During the past year conditions have been better on the Pacific coast than in any other part of the conn, try, Roger W, Babson has explained this by showing that the present de- pression started in the east in De- eember, 1919, reached Ohio in the later part of 1920 and Is now cen- tered in the mountain states With the exception of the northwest the depression area has not been felt 10 any great extent on the Pacific coast. This he says is the primary reason why California is still prosperous, He, however, gives another reason which he Illustrates as folows "A real es- tate man from Los Angeles was trav- cling In one of the southern states. He happened to be In small town in which a funeral was being held for one of the leading citizens. Out of respect to one of his friends who was going to the funeral, he went along also After the local preacher had read the service and made some laudatory remarks regarding the de- ceased he followed an old custom of
 
 words as they felt moved to say. No one seemed to be moved" to add anything to the euiogy. Alter some moments of embarrassing silence, the stranger from California rose and spoke as follows "I did not know the deceased and hence cannot say anything for or against hm, but do know California and l want to take this opportunity of telling you all what fine state it is." He thereupon spent 15 minutes In tabu- lating the assets Of his state.
 Advertising Responsible
 This simple story forcibly illus. trates a great factor in the prosperity of the south Pacific states. The pco- pie of California believe in advertis- ing. They have organized associa- tons to sell this state and its prod ucts. We have been taught 10 eat California oranges instead of Florida oranges. We eat California raisins instead of Louisiana rice. We look toward California for the perfect eli. mate, when several other localities doubtless have climates just as good
 ''In spite of the 409o loss in theil fruit crop due to a freeze last Feb. ruary, and 50es loss in tourist crop due to the depression in the east, California has kept on advertising. Instead of going into serious de pression it has managed to execute a sdewise movement.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
GRANTS D|VORCES
 TO LOCAL COUPLES Judge William M. Maltbie Post
 poneS One Of Four Cases

Three divorces were granted to New Britain people by Judge William M. Maltbie in the superior court yester- day. Of the seven cases tried, four were from this city, the fourth one being postponed because a number of letters introduced were illegible and the court ordered them typewriter and postponed action until this is done.
 Live dWith Mother.
 Elmer Elton of this city was grant ed divorce because his wife left his home and went to live with her mother. He said that they were liv- ing in Kensington and his wife madd a trip to visit her mother in New Britain almost every night and re- ouested him to accompany her. When he protested one night and refused to go his wife packed up the next day and told him that she was going to live with her mother.
 DeSertion Charged.
 Emelia Montesj Turchi of this city was granted divorce from Nazzrieno Turchi whose present whereabouts are unknown She said that her husband
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25

Washington and oregon have not Jared so well during the past year, Conditions in these two states have illustrated once more the fundamental law that deprcsslons start in The north and east and continue 10 work south and west, Lumbering, the chief industry Of these states has for some time been in a depression. IL has | been operating as low us b09s of its | normal capacity.
 Building situation | "The cbb in this particular indus try has been caused by unfavorable l building conditions and the fact that the freight rates are not equitable. | The lumber industry in this section Is over 2,ooo to $500 miles from it's largest markets. The rail rate in- creases of 1920 gave tremendous ad- ,antages to the southern lumbermen in markets long shared with the western interests. Some adjustments has been made to be sure and of course the situation will be eventual ly righted.
 "Agriculturally the Pacific north west has been going very well, Like
 
 formed to market It's products, Wash ington apples are sold in every city in the country, and are the only ap- pies that l know of which are sold under the brand name. which the public has been advertising and has been taught to ask for The strong point In favor of the coast farmer is that he practices a wide diversitica- : ton Of crops and Is not crippled by a sharp price decline in any one line. Small herds Of cattle are seen every where. Dairying has developed along substantial lines. In scientific power farming Is almost universal. Just at present general business in Washing ton and Oregon Is about 90b Of nor nal compared with California which is running 95Ga. Fundamental con ditions favor the two northern states because they have been through the worst of their depression and should see a gradual and steady improve ment later on this spring. Califor- mia, while relatively in better po- sition cust now must meet the worst of the depression and at best can but maintain a sidewise movement at present levels.
 If California manages as well as she has started in steming the decline she will stand as unique example of the tremendous power of advertis- ing and collective marketing.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
THEATER TRANSFERRED

A deal was made yesterday where by Mrs. Ida Horwitz and Mrs. Nettie Rotstein of this city have exchanged property at the corner of Church and Stanley streets, valued at over $50,- GOO, for the Princess theater and property owned by Frank Wisnieski. It is understood that there was no cash involved in the deal.
 Judge B. F. Hungerford represent cd Misnieski and Lawyer M. D. Sake represented the two women. The property transferred in this city con- sists of a three tenement house and a block.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
2 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The annual conference Of the Methodist churches of this district will be held in Meriden, beginning April le. The following men have been added to the board of stewarts of Trinity Methodist church of this city. w. R. Fletcher, H. w. Gee. F. 0. Rackiffe, E. w. Irving, Frank Johnson, w. F. Goldthwait, c. J. Sy- monds, H. E. Shepherd and Robert E Skinner.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
JUDGMENT FOR DEPENDENT

Acting Judge M. A. Sexton rendered judgment yesterday in favor of NJ. J. OConnell, defendant in a suit brought by Herman Belkin. a wholesaler of Commercial street. Judge G. w. klett the defendent and Lawyer David l.. Nair the complainant.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
MONEY IN GRAIN

s1250 buys Guaranteed Option on ioooo A movement of 5c from Guarantee Price gives you an opportunity to take $500; 4c, s40o; 3c, $500. etc. Write For particulars and free market letter. Investors Daily Guide, Southwest Branch, Desk NU, 1904 Baltimore Ave, kansas City, Mo.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-04-19

EI cstuaio del 5roceso habfa eongens
cldlo a usted de Ia culpa pero las
notas no e regelaron Al acusado SUI
primer cnidado fue, pues, estu0iarmc.
Listed desat0 sobre mi todos los rayos
del C6digo. listed Sc siryi0 de la per-
suaei0n de Ia ela0ci6n. de Ia amenaza,
.espiandn el nien0r gesto, eI signo mas
'debil de turbaei6n. listed me obser-
rabs 70 lie hecho otro tanto.
.Perd6nenie cFeo que tenfa realmente
algliu dereeho j conocerle d mi vez,
" le he seguido tambi6n hora por
Ihora
SOrprendido al principle cosa rara
sen un seii0r fiscal ante la nitidez de
mis- respuestas. conelbi6 sisted una tly1-
.da, dnda horrible para quien estaba
encargado de sostener Id acusaci6n.
Esta duda 20 Ia he visto nacer, y
usted, que no apartaba de mi los
ojus, Sc ha dado euenta de que le
cOmprendfa
Cuanto mas Sc hacfa esperar Ia GER
fidun1bre que usted nccesitabas mas
grande Sc hacia Ia angustia de su es-
pfritu. rs que, COP su agudo talento
de observadOr, usted Sc daba cnenta
de que q acusado, abrnlnado, pero
tranquilo, solo podfa estar asf por
obra de 81 inocencia.
listed la luerido yer ii lusar ID Y
crinieMes 7 no pudo resistirse a rese-
mar en- el informe su yiaje y sus i'm
presiones. Z como Sc le veia a usted
alejado de las seyeridades indispensa-
bles listed habfa comprendido el
encanto, ID tranqqilidad poesla Gel
Iugar listed habia yisto que realmen-
te estaba mas hecho para el dulce
reposo para el amor que para teatro
de escenas tan saltajcs que. 81 Ia ina
ginaci6n paedc concebirlas, es solo a
costa del mis- violento esfuerzo. su
yoa ega otra Al hahlar sIe esto.; su
|niifalla moFttapa salso Dc 81 iesnlira
ane debe dc tener seli n tptifnidasl
listed e haI.fa seniido arlellskaAd ldr
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-04-19
LA LII N Al a's|ssE|| s'ss ! Essa| 4


las mrlsas, y 10 recordo al citar con
tan p,lra einoci6n uho de. los mas be-
Hos pasajes del duIce Werther..... Us
ted habfa comprendido, en- suma, que
la casita. hecha para el tensueiio, hui
biera desarmado al mas feroz de los
mOnstruOs....
La senteneia Sc ha pronnncialo, no
obstante. 70 estoy tranquiio, y
usted confuse, tl1rbado. Hay, por 70
tanto, una conciencia que turba 9 loS
iueces insegiaros, como debe turbsr al
culpable.
Adi6s, senior Nuestra historic Co
min Sc terminara maflana, sin dflda.
70 muero inocente con el alma
tranqu;la. Dfgnese usted recibir, con
mis- respetos, el deseo de que ia suya
g6ce de Ia misma paz.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-04-19
10 QUE CAzo GUzMAN

Francisco Gnznlan, eli Safturee, se
dedicaba a cazaf, sin tener licencia
expedida por el Secretario Executive
de Puerto Rico El guardia Remedio
Lopez que le sorpfendi6, le ocup6 una
escopeta, calibre 16. y le denuncio an
te "a Corte Municipal pOr yiolar Ia
Ley dc GAIA, siendo sentenciado aver
a pagar $500 de mplta ! perdida del
arma que le fu6 decomisada.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-04-19
Los MALos INsTINTos

Tomas Fontanez, en- el Seboruco,
con una cuchilla agredio a Alberto
Nieves, ocasionandole dos heridas le-
YES, en-. el lado eostal derecho, de las
que. fue asistido en- el Hospital Muni-
cipal. FL Gdia. AIyaro Durand arres-
to Fontanez Y denunciado ante ID
Corte Municipal por acometimiento y
aggression, aver fue sentenciado a seis
meses de earcel,
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-04-19
POR GUAR SIN LICENcIA

Los cllauft tours Manuel Aat1le5bS
Serafin Paz Y Manuel L. 1liicd, qsie
silanslo trucks por Ia carretera no
estaban proyistos de clrzos sde Nudes
da spara colocar debajO de las naeslps,
Ill detenerse. han sido deliuileiados
por la poliefa de Puerta de TERRA,
por piolar la Ley de CarreteFIs Ell es
te sentido, siendo sentenciagloS p0E "a
corte.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-04-19
b A r r a B A S

La nueva j6ya de II WEST INDIES
FILM COMPANY.
La mejor pelicula que ha sido he's
cha hasta hoy EN- EuroBa.
Ell mas alto honor del arte mudl
Frances. k
Ell estreno que producira mas sem
saci6n EN- Puerto Rico. Il
FL acOnteciniento que hara mas
ruido en- San Juan.