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Low 10:21 a. m. and 11:02 p. m. NUMBER 272 VOL 13 TAMPA, ELORIDA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1907 Tampa CHILD LABOR AGITATION III TAMPA LEADING NEW YORK-BANKS DECLARE MRS.

BRADLEY WOMAN WHO SHOT STATE THAT BROWARD BROWN, WILL NOT THEY ARE SENDING MONEY SOUTH AND WEST AS RAPIDLY AS IS POSSIBLE HAND III SITUATI01I LAW AS DEFENSE WIFE; FLEES fl fl If I fU ONE DEPLETED ITS RESERVE ONE-FOURTH LAST WEEK SHIPMENTS BEING MADE TO MANY SOUTHERN CITIES GOLD ENGAGE-MENTS FORTY MILLION. FORMER SENATOR USE 1 INSANITY PROBABLY WILL BE THE PLEA, ALTHOUGH NOW SHE IS PERFECTLY SANE TEMPORARY DERANGEMENT THE CLAIM. WITH HER TP BOYS, SITS IN CELL, TRYING TO FORGET TRIAL WILL BE CALLED-IN WASHINGTON MONDAY. Judge Orlando Powers In the Capital City From Salt Lake City to Take Charge of Her Defense. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, 8.

Alone in her cell, sewing, knitting and trying to keep way thoughts of the terrible ordeal iiji vuiiii one inuai ptinn, Alia. M. Bradley awaits trial Monday for kill-" ing Former Senator Brown, of Utah, Dot-ember 8 last, In the Raleigh hotel, because, as she claims, he abandoned her. Two boys, of whom she claims Brown was the father, are her greatest comfort. Insanity probably will be the defence.

Although now she is perfectly sane it will be held that at the time of $he shoot ing she was temporarily deranged. Judge Orlando Powers, who arrived from Lake City, to take charge of the defense, says no appeal will be madn to the unwritten law. District Attorney Baker has collected that Bradley wrote friends and acquaintances while confined in the United States Jail. These letters are expected to be of special value as evidence at the trial. Warden Harris, of the Jail, has just i brought-a fresh batch from the prison nnd nlacert them In tho hands of District Atorney Baker.

They have been carefully, perused, and Itfis said those tliat reflect In any manner upon Mrs. Brad- ley's state of mind during her trip to Washington from Salt Lake City and during her confinement just after she shot Brown, have been kept and will be introduced as evidence during the trial, which is on the calendar for November. The other letter which in no way refer to the act for which, Mrs. Bradley will be placed on trial for her life have, been mailed. WOMAN SHOT BY ACCIDENT (By Associated Press.) MOBILE, Nov.

8. Mrs. J. Carter Wright, wife of a prominent resident of Mobile, was killed this afternoon. A negro laborer employed at her home threw a coat containing a revolver on the-gallery, and the weapon exploded.

ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE WILL MEET AT ST. LOUIS (By Associated Press.) VICKSBURG, Nov. 8. The army of the Tennessee today selected St. Louis as the next meeting place and re-elect-ed-Gerl.

G. M. Dodge, president; and Col. Cornelius Cadle, secretary. A banquet concluded the reunion tonight.

MILLSOWE 10,009,000 Henry E. Warner, in Addition to Other Receiverships Recently Given, Has Williamstown Com-" (By Associated Press.) PITTS FIELD, Nov. 8. Hen-It ry E. Warner, -who was appointed receiver for the Arnold Print Works on Wednesday, has been appointed receiver of the Williamstown Manufacturing company, of Williamstown, and for Callup Houghton, at North Ad-arms, both concerns being affiliated with the print works and North Pownall Manufacturing company, of North Pownall, which yesterday passed Into the hands of Mr.

Warner as receiver. The mills employ about 6,000 hands. Trie aggregate liabilities are estimated at nearly $10,000,000. Just pure? good, clean coffee is what jrou get in Cracker Boy Blend 25c. DIAMONDS AND GOLD JEWELRY.

Don't that sound goofi; something substantial about it? That is just exactly It. My goods are the best, quality aU-ir-anteed. Prices right and we will bo glad to serve you. H. K.

ADAMS. Jeweler. Country cured, smoked pork sausage and liver pudding at Roberts Bros'. ll-9-3t. The Jones Clothing Co.

are showing a full line of the new fall and winter tlawea' $3.00 hats. UNWRITTEN LEADS TO RUMOR DOCK MACK HANGED. 4- (By Associated Press.) JACKSONVILLE, Nov. 8. i Deck Mack, negro, was hanged i here today for criminal assault 4 committed a year ago.

He de- clared innocence and prayed for fifteen minutes. FEW OPPOSE BOND ISSUE SAYS MAYOR CITY CHIEF EXECUTIVE THINKS THE ELECTION WILL BE GREATLY IN ITS FAVOR. Following the passage of the ordi nance redisricting the city into nine wards, which was signed by Mayor W. H. Frecker and will become effective as soon as advertised according to law, the ordinance providing for the bond ing of the city for $800,000, to be ex' pended on various needed municipal improvements, will probably be taken up and finally disposed of at the regular session of the city council next Tuesday night.

It is expected that the ordinance, which will provide for the holding of a bonding election, will pass without opposition. Considerable interest is naturally felt in the election, the exact date of which will be fixed in the ordinance, and a large maority cf citizens interviewed on the subect express themselves as heartily in faVor of bonding, this being due to the fact that the improvements mentioned in the ordinance are sadly needed. Mayor Frecker, in talking about the bond matter yesterday, said: "Although I am, as mayor and private citizen, heartily in favor of bonding the city in order to secure the improvements so sadly needed, and for which the people have been calling for several years, I have no personal interest in the matter whatever. question of issuing bonds will be put up to the voters by election, and they can either accept or reect. I believe, however, that there will be very little opposition to the issuing of bonds.

In this connection I wish to call the at tention of the public to the fact that it will be necessary to register before the election Is held, and. there should be no delay in this regard, when the registration books are opened." "Do you find any opposition to bonding?" Mayor Frecker was asked. "Personally, have heard nothing but favorable expressions," was the answer. "In all progressive move however, the 'knocker is sure to raise his head. Every city is afflicted with individuals of this type, and Tampa is no exception to the rule.

I have never yet seen a commendable movement of any kind inaugurated in this city but what a few people, for political or other treasons, did not raise a warwhoop in opposition to iL The people have 'got on to this tribe, however, and their howls are about as effective as those of a dog that nightly bays to the moon. Tampa can't be stopped in her onward move by per sons of this class Citizens generally do not realize that it will be necessary to register before voting in the bonding or other elections, but this will be necessary on account of the new charter and the redisricting of the city. i LABOR GOING INTO POLITICS INJUNCTION TO BE RAPPED AT THE NORFOLK CONVENTION ARRAIGN COURTS AND EMPLOYERS. WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 Anti-injunction demonstration probably will be the feature of next week's labor onvention at Norfolk.

Courts which issue and employers who solicit injunctions will be fiercely arraigned. It is predicted the fight will fully commit the American Federation of Labor to politics and force it to fight for candidates who can be depended on to advance the unionists cause. DOLL EXHIBIT. For a few days fine dolls and toys will be shown; dolls will be put aside for a small- deposit; let the children come and see them. NUNEZ.

11-9-lt. Country cured, smoked pork sausage and liver pudding at Roberts Bros'. 1I-9-3L Alfred Benjamin fine suits to fIL All shapes, newest styles, at popular prices. Jones Clothing Co. OAS TAKEN A REPORTS YESTERDAY DECLAKC3 THE GOVERNOR HAD INSTRUCTED SOLICITOR RANEY TO PRO CEED IN MATTER IF CHlLDRZtt WERE EMPLOYED IN CITY CT COUNTY.

MB, RANEY DECLARES KK07S NOTHING OF ClflCKft SHERIFF JACKSON HAS STRUCTED DEPUTIES. Recently Published Warning That Law Would Be Strictly Enforced In His Jurisdiction. Enforcement of the child labor law prohibiting the employmept of children under 12 years of age In factories, stores br offices, enacted at the recent legislative session, gives promise of being decidedly rigid from now on; in' fight will he waged to have the minut est details of the law adhered to, and trouble will result to those who Tto-late the law or allow It to be violated. Particularly is this the case la Tampa. In the above connection a Trfbune representative wasyesterday mformed that County Solicitor Geo.

ftaneg nor Broward to take some action in regard to the alleged non-enforcement of the law in the city and county, but the nature of the action referred to was not made clear. Solicitor Raney was called upon and asked for information. Solicitor Not Instructed. "I have received no instructions whatever -from Governor Broward in this connection," said have no idea yon could have secured your information from. Even in case the sheriffs office is not enforcing the law and I am not enlightened in this regard I do not know what the governor could call on me to do.

If any action should be taken, or any orders given, as county solicitor, would certainly receive Information and instructions. I know nothing whatever of the matter, further than that there is a strong determination evident to have the law enforced to the Hm.it." Labor Leaders Confer. Those behind the movement for the strict enforcement of the law are the laboring people, and high officials of local labor unions are said to have held several conferences with Solicitor Raney Their object, It Is sup posed, was to gain his aid and Influence in regard. to the enforcement of the law, but what their definite-plans may be is no known. Solicitor Raney was not questioned on this subject, nor did he volunteer any Information In regard thereto.

The executive board of the state fed eration of labor, during their recent meeting in Tampa, bad as their leading topic of discussion the enforcement of the child labor law, and called upon every laboring man In the state to consider himself as a committee of one to see to its enforcement, securing evidence in cases where violations occurred or were allowed. The rovernor was also called upon te use his inlu-ence toward the strict enforcement of the measure, and pressed to do so. Could Not Affect Sheriff. How this matter could affect Sheriff Jackson, however. Is not clear.

The sheriff has not only promised to en force the law, and ordered the men in his office to exercise themselves in the matter, but a short time ago had copy of the law published and distributed copies thereof throughout the entire county. Shortly afterward, however, he was forced to leave the oity for his health, and is expected to return within a few days. Since Ms departure the work of the office has been in able hands. "Were the sheriffs deputies to give their time to ferreting out cases of this character, they would undoubtedly have their hands full. Since the child labor law went Inte effect a considerable number of chll- dren affected have ceased worln In cluding employees of cigar factories, stores ana offices, and If there are aay violations of the law practiced, the extent of these is not known.

Throughout the state, as well as in Tampa, however, It appears that the labor unions are going to see to the enforce ment of the law to the last notch. The general opinion is that the law is a good one, and should be' strictly adhered to for the physical, moral and educational betterment of the children. Bayshore hotel at Creen Springs wm be open all winter. Gas steamers Penobscott and Ada Key leave Espiritu Santo (formerly Green Springs) daily at 7 aV leave Tort Tampa, 9:30 a. leave the Springs at 3:30 p.

leave Port Tampa, 6:30 p. m. On Sundays, in addition to the regular Springs schedule Penobscott will make two round trips to St. Petersburg, leaving Port Tampa 7 a. m.

and' 6 p. m.i leave St. Petersburg 8:30 a. m. and 6 p.

m. The Young Transportation and Hotel phone 455, Tampa, Fla. 'The Jones Clothing fCo. are showing a full line of the-MeyfaU and winter Ha wes $3.00 DEMOCRATIC FETE. (By Associated Press.) MANILA, Nov.

8. A brilliant farewell reception tendered Secretary Taft tonight at the residence of Governor General Smith, was characterized by extreme democracy, representatives of nearly every class of residents in Manila being present. 'I- SUGGEST THAT GEORGIA TAKE RATE OF ALA. BUSINESS MEN OF MACON PETI TION GOVERNOR SMITH TO END THE CONTROVERSY. (By Associated Press.) MACON, Nov.

8. Forty leading bus-inessfirms here today petitioned Governor Smith to adopt the Alabama rate, which is higher than the Georgia rate, as a basis of adjustment of differences with the railroads of this state, saying that "We deem it of utmost importance at this time to allay the unfavorable criticism of the corporations insofar as it' may be done without injury to the public good." Themajority of the petitioners voted for and claim to be in sympathy with Governor Smith. CHOATE IS NEW CIVIL SERVICE REFORM CHIEF (By Associated Press.) BUFFALO, N. Nov. 8 Joseph M.

Choate, of New York, was elected presidentof the National Civil Service Reform league at the opening session today, succeeding Daniel C. Gilman, who declined another term. Mr. Gil-man was elected vice president. Among other vice presidents were Gro-ver Sleveland, of Princeton, N.

C. W. Eliot, of Cambridge, Harry A. Garfield, cf Princeton; Arthur T. Hadley, of New Haven; Seth Lowe, of New Franklin MacVeigh, of Chicago; Bishop Henry C.

of New York; Archbishop P. Ryan, of Philadelphia, and Moorefield Storey, of Boston. STEAMER SINKS AT MOORINGS (By Associated Press.) MONTGOMERY, Nov. S. The big river steamer J.

P. Williams, plying between Pensaeola and points on the Blackwater river, sank at her moorings at the Pensacola wharf this mcrning, carrying down a large cargo of navai storesand produce. There were no fatalities. SMALL' BANK "CLOSES. (By Associated HOUSTON, Nov.

8. Vineyard Walker Company, private bankersat Eagle Lake, closed this afternoon and No estimate of deposits or other liab'litie is CIGARMAKER KILLED. (By Associated Press.) ROME, Nov. 8. Following a quarrel earlier in the day J.

M. Sloop, a cl-garmaker, was shot and killed tonight by N. Mitchell, an orchestra leader. ATLANTA OPERATORS BACK. (By Associated Press.) ATLANTA, Nov.

8. The local telegraphers unanimously voted to call off the stirke today. KNOW A MAN Who sokl last week several parcels of real estate la had owned and drawn good rents on for 3 or 4 years. It Cost Sold For Profit 400 $1,760 337 per cent. 372 800 142 -per cent.

500 1.300 160 per cent. 2.100 5.000 138 per cent. We have several good bargains now and whatever man has done man may do. JOHNSON CARLTON, -ss-oi Blue Ribbon Vanilla is known to the good housekeeper who -will have nothing but the best. Alfred Benjamin fine suits to fit.

All shapes, newest styles, at popular prices. Jones Clothing, Co. Little Girl Finds Her Mother With Her Head Almost Severed From Her Body Note From Husband Tells the Story (By Associated Press.) HOUSTON, Nov. 8. The body of Mrs.

Matthew W. Anderson was found by her eight year old daughtef tonight with the head almost severed from her body. A note from the husband declared upon returning home earlier than he had expected he found another man with hi? wife and felt obliged to wreak vengeance. Anderson has disappeared. NOTED OLD BUILDING IS DESTROYED HOUSE IN SALISBURY IN WHICH GEORGE WASHINGTON DINED, EATEN BY FLAMES.

Associated SALISBURY, N. Nov. 8. Fire starting in Huffs grocery store this morning destroyed that and several other stores and famous old Mansion block, part of which was built before the revolutionary It was in the Mansion block that. Mrs.

Elizabeth Maxwell Steele entertained General Greene, and on at least cne occasion George Washington dined there. TWO GREEKS RELEASED; ONE HELD FOR ASSAULT Cavalriero Bound Over In Sum of $100 for Alleged Assault Upon Another Greek at Tarpon Springs. Judge Robles yesterday discharged two of the three Greek sponge divers, who Were arrested on October 30, on a char of assault made" by C. KTicopaulus, of Tarpon Springs, and bound over George Cavalriero, the third man mentioned in the charge, The three men who were on trial are ln the sponge business at Tarpon Springs and they had a fight on October 30th with Cfl Nicopaulus, a rival sponge tader. which resulted in Nicopaulus being badly beaten.

Mr. McKay conducted the prosecution and Judge Drumright appeared for the defendants. The amount of the bond was $100. SUES MILLIONAIRE AS OIL PROMOTER THOMAS D. HARRISON, FORMER CONSUL GENERAL.

IN EGYPT, THE DEFENDANT. NEW YORK. Nov. 8 Thomas B. Whit marsh, mechanical engineer, of 126 West 139th street, is the plaintiff in a civil action against Gen.

Thomas Skelton Harrison, millionaire clubman, who was consul general at Cairo, Tgypt, during the McKinley administration. The suit comes up for trial in Philadelphia in the common pleas court Monday. Evidence will be presented to prove that the United States consulate in Egypt was used to promote a schertie in which thousands of dollars were expended and from which nothing was realized by the investors. Whitmarshi in 1882, went to Egypt, entered the service of the government, and made many valuable discoveries of brimstone deposits, and gained a complete knowledge of the Red Sea territory rich in petroleum and sulphur. This came to the attention of General Harrison in 1899, when he was consul generaL At his invitation Whitmarsh visited the consulate and described the district and what it produced.

The consul general entered into an agreement with him, written on the letterhead of the consulate, which was in direct violation of the consular regulations. Buy Cracker Eoy coffee breakfast tomorrow 25c. today for NEW GOODS ARRIVING DAILY. All the new creations in Jewelry; everything new and up to dateSn silver, cut glass and painted china, and you are cordially invited to call and inspect our stock. It will make your buying easy and save you money.

No trouble to show golds. OWEN-COTTER JEWELRY The Reasonable Price Jewelers. 615 Franklin street. Why pay $5.00 and $6.00 for shoes when we sell the Crawford for $3.00 and They are as good as the best. Jones Clothing Co.

And at Least One Federal Judge Believes in That Court Exercising Jurisdiction Over Matters in Range (By Associated press.) NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 8. A decis Ion unfavorable to carrying state cases into federal courts by large corpora tions was handed down today by Judge Saunders, in United States circuit court. He decided against the Cum berland Telephone company, which had applied for an injunction restraining the state railroad commission from fixing certain able tolls across the Mississinrjl river. Judge Saunders decided the federal court had no jurisdiction over this rate.

BOOZE FROM BLIND TIGERS DISAPPEARS CIRCUIT JUDGE AT INVERNESS WILL BE ASKED WHERE IT SHOULD GO. (By, Regular Correspondent.) INVERNESS, Nov. 8. The circuit Judge will be asked this week as to what should be done with blind tiger whiskey that is captured and brought in here by the sheriff and his deputies. It is now brought to the court house and left, and it disappears and no one seems to know just where it The county commissioners and the school board we're in -session here yesterday.

Mrs. A. H. Cole has been on the sick li.sttb.is week. Murder.

Trial Postponed. Circuit court tconvened here this week with all court officers present. There are a number of interesting cases to come up for trial this week. The second trial of the Stckes boys for the killing of Watt Zelner at Floral City last year, has been postponed on account of the illness of their attorrry, Col. Thomas Palmer, of Tampa.

Mrs. R. L. Turner has been very sick with continued fever for the past ten days. Her condition seems to be slightly improved today, however.

Dr. Blitch, of Ocala, came down yesterday to see his sick cousin, Mrs. R. L. Turner.

STEAMER FALCON SALE POSTPONED Respite GiFven in Order That Owners Who are Not in Tampa May be Here to Attend the Sale. The sale of the steamer Falcon, which was to take place today, will not be held until November 20, an extension of time having been secured by Captain Burns, one of the owners, from the federal court." The boat was libeled several weeks ago on account of various debts amounting to $3.000, -and the sale" was to have taken place today in front of the federal building, but Captain Burns applied to Judge Crane' for sufficient time to permit the other owners of the boat to get to Tampa from various northern cities, where they are at present.and the extension was granted yesterday morning. BASKETBALL IMMODEST, 'SAYS COLLEGE PRESIDENT. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Nov. 8.

"It destroys all a girl's modesty to play basketball before men," declared President A. V. Storms, of Iowa Agricultural college, in the conference of the Southwestern Iowa Teachers' Association. "A girl assumes vulgar attitudes when she plays the game. "One of you has said that you would solve the problem by having the girls wear skirts over their bloomers, but it wouldn't solve anything.

The skirt proposition would be all right in repose, but a skirt won't stay down In playing basketball." The women at fce conference voted twenty to fourteen for girls' basketball, while the men stood seven to seven on the proposition. Scissors, Scissors, Scissors! Manicure, embroidery, nail and buttonhole scissors, and shears for Jifty cents. Beautiful pearl handle knives, rnzors ond razor strops. Money back if not as represented. A beautiful assortment at Taylor's Drug Store (The Drug Corner).

If your shirts have not given you satisfaction it's your fault. The Emery shirt always satisfies the wearer. Jones Clothing Co. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Nov. 8.

Leading banks here are exerting themselves actively today to meet the demands of their country correspondents and depositors for currency. They declare the suggestions made from several western sources that they are not meeting legitimate demands are unfounded and that they, are on the contrary taking every practicable meas TROOPS WILL SPEND WINTER AT CHEYENNE THE COMMANDING OFFICER DECLARES HE WILL AT ONCE PREPARE TO HOUSE NEW REGIMENT. i (By Associated Press.) OMAHA.Nov. 8. A report received from headquarters of the department of Missouri from Major Sibley, commanding the troops sent to the Cheyenne agency, in South Dakota, and states that preparation will be made at once to establish winter quarters for the troops.

Army officials here take this to mean that Major Sibley' considers the recent trouble with renegade Utes sufficiently important to require the presence of troops for some time. MOTTO DROPPED FROM NEW COIN; PROTEST CODING (Special to the Tribune. WASHINGTON', Nov. Jr. "In God We Trust" is omitted on the latest $10 gold piece Just received by the treasury department from the mint, and it is more than probable that the Christian organizations of the country will, set on foot an inquiry to out the reason for the change.

Every coin heretofore put out by Uncle Sam, from the 25-cent piece up, always borne the time-honored motto, and the omission of the legend at this late day without congressional authority is regarded asia serious matter by many authorities. The new. $10 gold piece is from a design made by the late Augustus St. Gau-dens, the distinguished soulptor, and "was approved by the president. On one side it bears the American eagle with the war arrows in its talons; and on the other has tne profile of an Indian with feathered head dress.

IGGEST ELEVATOR LO BORIS (By Associated Press.) DULUTII, Nov. 8. The Great Northern-elevator, one of the largest in the world, containing worth of wheat, is burning. WOUNDED MAN CONSCIOUS BUT MEMORY STILL BAD James Berry Still Unable to Tell How He Was Injured May Have Been Intoxicated at Time. James the man who was.

discovered Thursday morning near the Seaboard tracks, suffering from very serious injuries around the head, and taken to the Emergency hospital, is rapidly recovering from his wounds, but has not yet been able to give any lucid explanation as to the manner jn which he received his injuries and how te came to the place wherc he was found. The man lost considerable blood, and is weak. He is unable to remember anything about his movements on the night that he was injured. The doctors believe that, as soon as he gains back some of his strength, his memory will improve and he will possibly be able to shed some light on the mystery that is baffling the members of the local police. There is no certain indication to judge by, but the physicians are of the opinion that the man was under the influence of liquor when he met with the accident or foul Play.

Sans Soucl Theater. See program on page 2. If your shirts have not given you satisfaction it's your The Emery shirt always satisfies the wearer. Jones Clothing Co. ure to aid the west and south.

One of these depleted its reserve about one-quarter during the last few weeks In order to supply currency where it is most needed. Large shipments have been made to San Antonio, Galveston, Memphis, Mobile, Atlanta and other southern points. Gold engagements have reached forty million, of which $21,311,000 has already arrived. ON TWO CENT RATE GEORGIA ROAD THRIVES SEPTEMBER STATEMENT OF THE ATLANTA AND WEST POINT SHOWS. A BIG INCREASE.

(By Associated Press. ATLANTA, Nov. 8. An increase seventeen and nine-tenths per cent passenger earnings for the month of in of September over the corresponding period a year ago is shown by the statement of the Atlanta and West Point railroad issued today' This "is one of two roads in Georgia placed under "class by the state railroad commission. Roads under this classification are confined to a flat rate of two cents a mile for passenger fares, and the increased passenger earnings are made under this rate.

RE DESTROYS WAREHOUSE AT ST. PETERSBURG GASOLINE TANKS EXPLODE AT INTERVALS, SPREADING AND PLACING FIGHTERS IN GREAT DAGGER. Fire which started at 8 o'clock last evening, destroyed the lanre warehouse hplnre-in? to th TTihhs Snnr.lv Mm- pany at St. Petersburg, one of the larwst nrnrinpf. Ktnrin? n1nrfs on the west coast.

Tho conflagration snrearl verv ranid-1 Iv on account of the laree auantitv of gasoline that was stored in drums and tanks. Several explosions of considerable force took place and the fire fighters were constantly in danger. The entire large warehouse was destroyed in less than half an hour, and the 'big dock was damaged extensively. The, fire department was unable to ascertain the cause or origin of the fire, and up to a late hour the exact amount of the damage done was not but it will run into many thousands of dollars. DISTRICT MEETING OF THE PYTHIANS OCCURS TUESDAY Pythagoras Lodge of Tampa to Be Headquarters for teh Visitors On That Occasion.

Pythians throughout the southern pait of the state and especially the members of Pythagoras lodge No. 69, are looking forward to the celebration Tuesday with a great deal of interest, and the indications are that the district meeting of the Knights which will be held on that day at the headquarters of Pythagoras lodge will be very well attende.d by visiting Knights. R. L. Jackson, who is the district deputy grand chancellor will preside at the meeting and some very interesting 'vork will be done." Delegations from lodges all over Hillsborough and the neighboring counties will attend and a great many non-Pythian visitors will also be invited.

A number of men, -prominent in the Ty-thian order, will address this important meeting. A very interesting program has been arranged by the committed in charge of entertainments and refreshments will be served. Pythagoras lodge is of the youngest lodges in the state, but has already made a fine record for quick gain in mem'()ship and the members are greatly pleased over the honor of entertaining the district lodges at their annual meeting. TRY US. Be certain that you get the best meats ar.d vegetables.

We have the quality and assortment to suit the wants of all. Let us show you; we know you will not quarrel with our prices. Try us. Johns; Houston, 1016 Florida avenue, corner Harrison. Phone 970.

11-7-3L A Tampa product for Tampa people Cracker Boy 25c. Why pay $5.00 and $6.00 for shoes when we sell the Crawford for $3.00 and They are as good as the best. Jones Clothing Co, i.