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The Dickinson press., 1884-08-09
Claimants under the acts Of june 8, to pro

C1almants Under the acts OF june 3, to pro-
vide for the muster and pay of certain officers
and enlisted men, and Of July 5, to relieve
should make application to tho adjutant gen.
eral for the amendment of their records, and
having secured this, the second auditor of the
treasury can take cognizance of and act upon
claims for pay. Tho INTERPRETATION of u claim
agent is unnecessary.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

4 Ii CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF
~ :. II. DemOnt must be presented as pre-
scrbed by law or this notice viii be pleaded
in bar. And all parties concerned will take
notice that six months from the date hereof
will ask for my final discharge from such
before the county Judge tOr
Putnam county, Florida.
{. A. KNOWLTON
Ap Administrat r,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Arrangements for Running tn
Trains.

Trains.
Superintendent Maxwell, of the Flori-
da Railroad and Navigation Company,
has made arrangements for the supply
ing of tickets and securing Of trains to
the Democratic State Convention at Pen
sacola as follows:
Tickets to the convention at Pensacola
will be on sale at points on central divis-
ion between Fernandina and Cedar Key
and on southern division from Waldo
south) for all trains of 22d, 23d and 24th.
All persons leaving Jacksonville or Bald
win on the train leaving Jacksonville at
9:35 a. m. on Monday, 23d, will reach
Pensacola at midnight same day; and,
leaving on same train Tuesday, 24th,
will reach Pensacola at midnight.
THE FIELD OUTLOOK.
The PensacoIian: The gubernatoriaI
contest grows rather exciting. Drew is
bitterly antagonizing Bloxham; Blox-
hams friends are pressing him into the
race, noIens volens; the military element
are discussing and ferceIy demanding
Perry, or Miller, or Finnegan; Fasco is
looming up; Colonel Mcclellan, of Ma
riana, is most actively claimed by his
countless friends, and Gen. w. d. Barnes
has a following that would be
highly creditable in any State.
No man can predict the result; but it
is quite certain that Florida will not be
ashamed if either of them is nominated
and elected"
Through Colonel Minor Jones we learn
says the Sanford Journal, that Brevard
county appointed at its convention last
week, w. S. Norwood and j. Marshall
Sanders her delegates to both the Pen
sacola and Palatka conventions. The
convention instructed the delegates to
vote for Senator w. II. Sharpe for Lieu
tenant Governor and Speaker Dougherty
for Congress. No instructions for Gov
ernor.
A dispatch to the Times Union reports
the Democratic county convention held
in Madison on the 18th. Resolutions
We're passed heartily endorsing the ad-
ministration of State affairs by Governor
BlOxnam and his cabinet, and recon-
mending Ex-Governor Drew for nomina-
tion for Governor.
An extra from the Office of Ohe Monti-
cello Constitution gives the proceedings
of the county convention of jefferson on
the 5th inst. Resolutions were adopted
to the effect that Hon. S. Pasco is the
choice of the democracy of Jefferson
county for the gubernatOrial nomination.
The Live Oak Bulletin reports the
meeting of the county convention of La
fette on the 4th instant. The delegates
go to Pensacola unlnstructed.
From the Starke Telegraph we learn
that the county convention of Bradford
held there on the Sd, appointed the fol-
lowing delegates: E. G. Hill, w. T.
Weeks, John D. Johns, j. L. Hill, w.
w. Tumblin, J. c. Craft, B. E. Alvarez.
J. L. Gaskins and w. w. Moore. A dis
patch says the delegation is solid for
BlOXham.
On the 31st ult. the county convention
of Orange met at Orlando, and a resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted endorsing
the administration of Governor Bloxham
and demanding his denomination. The
delegation chosen is solid for Bloxham.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
The Changes in the Election Districts
of Putnam County,

In accordance with the statute in such case
made and provided the changes in the bOun-
darieS Ofthe election districts of Putnam COun-
ty Florida are hereby made matters Of public
notice, at the regular meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners for said county on jan
uary >, 1883, in compliance with petition to
such effect
On motion ordered, That the north half of
section >, township L, south of range p east
be embraced within the boundary lines of
election district No. :. as heretofore laid out
with voting place or precinct at c. 7. POtter's
store.
In compliance with a petition from the citi-
ZenS in the vicinity of and living at Buffalo
Biun, asking to be annexed to election district
No. 5: On motion il was ordered that election
district No. 5, be bounded and described as fol-
lows: Beginning ut the intersection of the
OcklaWaha and the st. Johns River, thence
following the Ocklawaha River to the line be-
tween township II, range p. and II range II
;. +. Thence running north 10 Rice Creek:
thence following Rice Creek to the St Johns
River; thence sOutherly along the western
bank OF said river to point directly west of
the mouth OF Dunn'S Creek; thence east across
said river TO the mouth of said creek: thence
following said Creek to point where il crosses
the township line, thence west in a direct line
TO the west bank of the st. Johns River
souUheriy along said west bank TO place of be-
glAnlng, with voting place or precinct at Pa
latEa.
On motion it was ordered that all that por-
Ion ot election district No. Il lying south of
the present northern line of Putnam county,
ana east OF SIMS Creek, be annexed to and
made a part of election district No. II.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
Waiting for a Candidate.

Springfield Republican.
The Independent vote is the great
break from the Republican column
What viii become of that vote depends
wholly upon the Democrats. If they put
up a candidate who is incorruptable and
able to govern intelligentIy, and who has
proven his capacity by a successful ca
reer in national or state affairs. the In
dependents will vote for him. There are
five States where the Independents have
votes in this crises-New York. New Jer-
sey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and
Massachusetts. If the Republicans carry
New York they succeed if they lose
New York they must carry all the other
States named. The New York Inpepen-
dents were much more friendly to Blaine
than to Arthur "a fact which made it inn
possible to turn the Edmunds vote solid
to Arthur), but there still remains vital
and necessary vote in New York which
it is very doubtful if Blaine can carry.
The Republican party, for the first time
since it was in power, has invited defeat
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
A TERRIFIC CLOUD-BURsT.


HARRISBURG, Penn, June 1t.-A de-
structive storm, accompanied by a wa
ter-spout, visited the Cumberland valley
shortly after dark last night. Several
passenger trains narrowly escaped being
wrecked in consequence. From New
vile east, for five miles, the Cumberland
Valley railroad runs on high embank-
ment of made ground. Directly after
the train that leaves this city at 6:30 D..
m. bad passed over this portion of the
road the storm burst forth, and in sight
Of the passengers on the rear car carried
half a mile of rails, ties and embankment
away. Telegraph poles were Frustrated,
and communication by wire cut off But
to avoid calam:ties, large fires were
built at each end of the washout to warn
approaching trains. The water spout
was about half mile in width, and very
destructive to grain, buildings and fen
ces. The loss has not been estimated by
the railroad authorities, but will be cry
heavy. Passengers over the road to-day
were compelled to walk around the
scene of destruction. President Kenne-
dy, of the railroad company, was on the
rear car of the train that so narrowly es-
capped, and viewed the work of the
storm.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
STATE PRESS.

Leesburg is to have street railway.
Gainesville has six colored merchants.
After the first day of July Fort Mason
will have money order office.
The fig crop about Micanopy is prom
ising, and will be ready in a few weeks.
Around Orange City the orange groves
are putting on their second growth.
A new postoffice has been established
between st. Lucie and New Haven un-
der the name of the NarrOws.
c. L. Fildes, of the Gainesville Bee, has
sold half interest to w. n. Wilson, who
will be city editor and business manager.
The estimated value of exports to New
York by the last steamer from Key West
is quoted at $85,5O0, most of it in cigars.
About 20 sponge vessels have returned
to Key West, each bringing from 800 to
600 beads. The sponge is large, and
said to be the best brought there for
many years.
Mr. John Snyder has a singular breed
of hogs, brought from the British prov
inces. The animals foot, instead of be-
ing cloven like that of the ordinary hog,
is solid like that of a mule.
A drunken tramp, in attempting to
jump from the north-bound train last
Friday night, between the stations of
Burrens and Temple mills, on the Transit
road, lost his balance, fell, and was
thrown under the wheels of the moving
train, mangling him beyond recognition.
Death was instantaneous.
The people of the Illinois settlement,
Just north of Gainesville, are engaged
extensively in truck farming. as is evi-
denced by the fact that two carloads of
vegetables were shipped from their de
pot last week. On Wednesday they ship
ped 472 crates, and on Saturday 403
crates, all of which went to Chicago.
The through rate to that city is % cents
per crate.
This week in the Justice Court in
Tampa jury of six, four of them being
business men, decided that a notice of
dlshonor of bill of exchange, given to
an endorser nine months after the date of
dishOnOr, was a good and sufficient no
tice. The Justice, however, has law and
the evidence, and has granted new
trial.
The Florida Land and COlOnszation
Company has sold 4, 900 acres of land, in
the lake region Sumter county, to the
Clermont Improvement Company, of
New jersey. The CIermOnt Company
were the originators of Vineland, New
Jersey. Already the purchasers have
begun work by the erection of hotel
and mill, and cutting several miles of
avenue, under the superintendence of
their engineer, A. f. Wratnowski, Of
Philadelphia.
Tavares Herald: One morning last
week w. T. Wingate shot a large crane
on the lake shore. The bullet passed
through the wing of the bird and into
it's breast. The bird was not killed, and
he gave it its freedom again. As Mr..
Andrews. who lives about mile from
town, was coming along the railroad
track the bird made a furious attack
upon him. Mr.. Andrews was for a time
uncertain whether he or the crane would
be the victor, but at last succeeded in
knocking it over the head and stunning
If
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
A SENSIBLE FRESHMAN.

DUBLIN, June 1.-THE Freeman's
Journal this morning publishes letter
from John O'Leary, who writes from
Paris. He says he proposes to visit Ire
land in 1885. His opinions are the same
as in lS4S, but he has little faith in the
party of action" He deprecates the
dynamite delusion," and says he would
despair if he thought it anything but 8
passing craze. Other means must be
used to save Ireland
BRADLAUGH MAKING MASONIC TROUBLE.
The Freeman's Journal says that
Charles Bradlaugh wrote a letter to the
Prince of Wales as a brother Mason,
asking the Princes support to an atheis-
tlcal propaganda which he said it was
the duty of the English and Continental
Masons to provide. The Prince of Wales
was greatly annoyed at the receipt of
the letter and sent it to Lord Carnarvon.
1t Is believed that Lord Carnarvon will
move IN the Grand Lodge for the expul-
sion of Brad'augh. Should Bradlaugh
not be expelled he will secede from Free
Masonry.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13

Miss Rossiter. of West Philadelphia,
who is at the head of women silk cultur-
lists in the United States, is only II years
of age. She has the largest and hand
soonest collection of objects pertaining to
her occupation in this country.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
TIGHTENING THE CORDS.

Washington, June 11.-At the meet
ing of the House Committee on Appro-
priation to-day the following resolution,
offered by Mr.. Randall, was adopted as
an amendment to the General Deficiency
bill, by voto of 6 to 3, a party vote of
those present
THAT no Senator, Representative or
Delegate in Congress, or Senator, Repre-
sentative, or Delegate-eIect, and no off
Ger, clerk or employe of the United
States, or any department, branch or
bureau thereof, or any person receiving
salary or compensation from moneys
derived from the Treasury Of the Uoited
States Government, shall give or hand
over to any person or persons, directly
or indirectly, any money or any other
valuable thing on account of, OF to be
applied to, the promotion of any political
object whatever.
THAT any person guilty of violation
Of this provision shall be deemed guilty
OF a misdemeanor and shall on convic-
tlon thereof, be punished by a fine of not
exceeding $1,000 or by Imprisonment for
a term not exceeding three years, or by
such fine and imprisonment both, in the
discretion of the court"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKLES.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM ALI
PARTS BY WIRE AND CABLE.
ADJORNMENT OF CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Evening
Star to-day says: 'The idea Of Congress
adiourning on the Both inst is secuted
at the Capitol by members Of both
houses. Every member of the Senate
Committee on Appropriations is of the
opinion that it is altogether impractical
BILE to adjourn on the date named. In
the Senate the prevalent opinion is that
Congress will not be ready to adjourn
before the Both of July"
THE sUNBAY-sCHOoL WORKERS.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 1.-THE In
ternational Sunday School Convention
of the United States and the Provinces
began its session this morning with over
200 delegates presents. Hon. ?. s.
Blake, of Toronto, was made temporary
chairman. An address of welcome was
made by DIR. J. A. Broadus, of Louis
vile, and responses followed by NJ. S.
Blake, DIR. Wharton Of Georgia, and
Hon. II. NJ. Baker, of California The
afternoon session was devoted to hearing
the reports Of old committees and organ
izing. Hon. Thomas w. Bicknell, of
Massachusetts,, was elected President,
and one Vice President was appointed
from each State. J. P. Phipps and J. F.
Supple, of Baltimore, and II. K. Fennes
of Louisville, were elected secretaries
The report of the Statistical Secretary
showed that there were 103 SO Sunday
schools. 8,056,799 scholars and ,080, 299
teachers in the United States and the
Provinces.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13
\ FoIger Waterloo for Rlaine

- oiStf " aIefloo IOf bIalnc.
New York Herald Gnd1.
The same independent elements that
combined to protest against the methods
by which Mr., Cornell received his nomi-
nation and that united in defeating ma
chine dctation in Judge Folger's case are
now crystalizing for joint action against
Blaine and Blaine principals, and with
much greater provocation than they ever
had before. The independent voter. who
does not wear the shackles of party, is
no longer, as formerly, a curiosity: he is
an important factor in politics. And in
no State is he more formidable than in
New York-a State that may, and in all
probability will, decide the November
contest.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13

Mr.. Booth and Clara Morris both will
be under the management of Mr.. Field
of Boston next season, and they will only
play during alternate weeks, a new de-
parture among the hard-worked inter
prefers of dramatsc art.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-13

A large hotel is to be erected at New.
nansville, near the depot.
, 1884-12-11
Sleeping in Cabs.
Ynt

"Don't know what a sleeper Isl" and the
cab-driver regarded his questioner with half
concealed disdain- "Why, a 'sleeper' Is q
Teller that hunks in a cab, goes to bed In IT,
makes a hotel out of 1t; no trouble, no clerk,
no register; Just walks in, props himself up
comfortable, and begins snorin'."
"But last nightf'
at was near i o'clock this morning when
this chap halted me at Sixteenth and Chest
nut streets-a stout, round, jolly, middle
aged man. He carried a handbag, and as
be jumped In he said: Take the car track
down to the Delaware Then he made me
give him the horse blanket, offered me a pull
from his pocket-fask, clapped a little silk
cap on his head, and said Good night Then
l knew l had a sleeper"
A the foot OF Chestnut street 1 stopped
and half way turned out of the track, but
before l could ask him a question he pops his
bead out and says: Drive to the Schuylkin;
keep on the track And 1 drove, and Idrove,
until l bet Lucy there knows every cobble
OF Chestnut street between the Delaware
and the Schuylkill."
"Ats o'clock this morning he again pops
his head out and says: Put me down Al
Broad and Chestnut He paid me square
by the hour, and when last saw him he was
going down Broad street swinging his hand
satchel in a cheerful kind OF a way and
looking as fresh as II he had slept in the bOst
room Of the Lafayette"
, 1884-12-11

AAANtAGls
Gen. Strongly, who was once governor of
Arkansaw, could stand defeat or success
about as we'll as any man known to the
thrilling history OF this country. Once,
while his chances of victory were in the
hands Of his friends, assembled in state con-
~vention, the general and several supporters
sat in the rotunda Of the leading hotel The
result of each ballot was brought by n
courier.
swell, - aid the general, after receiving
returns from the forty-irst ballot. "if Jack
son climbs much more he'll down me-
"rd be prepared for the worst some one
remarked.
"Oh, I'm prepared. Hello, here's the
COURIER
General, l am panied to inform you that
you are defeated"
That sol Well, boys, come up and let's
lave something, " leading the way TO the bar.
"What will you all takei Bill, " addressing
the bartender, give me a whisky sour"
Just then a man dashed in and exclaimed:
General, six counties have changed their
vote and you are elected
That sol Say. Bill, you may put a little
mnnr In mine.n
, 1884-12-11
ENTERTAINING < uonpoNER.
~ II.A Soc oIve. w.y . oas Assal

Oysters
Philadelphia Times.l
odd you ever hear OF the Joke some New
Yorkers played on a famous fsh dealer Of
London a while agoi Well, let me tell you
abou 1t.
This man, of course, was familiar with
oysters, but had never seen any OF our
champions; 20 some OF the friends to whom
he brought letters determined to show him
what could be done in America In the way
of oysters and clans. / believe there We're
about twenty at the dinner and after the
soups the door was thrown open with a
bang and with much confusion two walters
appeared bearing an enormous plato upon
which were a dozen oysters on the half
shell. Each one was over thirteen inches in
length, being tho famous Long Fox
oysters from Old Point Com ort One would
have served a man for three meals. The dish
was finally placed In front of the ~astcnished
fish-monger, who anxiously inquired il it was
the custom of one mar to eat SO much, and
50 many. He was answered that 1t was and
was gravely informed that they would give
him an appetite for the clans, with which
the walters were now struggling. They were
the celebrated Groducks, that nave been
quite lately discovered on the northwest
coast, and you can imagine the effect when l
tell you that each one was over a foot long,
eight inches wide, and some were ten, and
all weighed from six to eight pounds A
dozen of these steamed were placed before
him by the two men.
"'Ye don't expect me TO eat all this, do
yer he shouted
itf retorted the chairman, why,
bless your soul, that's what we take to give
us an appetite for tho deviled clam, and at
that moment three walters came in bearing
the shell Of tie great clam known as the Fri
dnuna, an East Indian clam. The one valve
that the men brought in weighed $50 pounds
and was filed with lobster salad. This was
lifted upon the table that creaked and
groaned again. This finished the English
man He pushed back his chair, and no
body knows what he was going to do or say,
when all hands burst out into a roar OF
laughter, and being 4 jolly fellow he saw the
joke and Joined the others in laughing
over it,
, 1884-12-11

IANenuIk 1nIOAlClt.l
"Storles of reformation are numerous, :"
remarked the Thin Man Without a Shirt
Collar, "but probably as pathetic, yes, l may
say as sad, a one as has ever been told came
to my ears the other day
@Whnt wns itf' asked the Cold Tea Man.
"A young man who had blighted the life
Of n lovely, trusting wife, as well as his own,
by his dissipation, and sunk to the lowest
depths of degradation and poverty, found it
impossible TO shake off the fangs of the de-
mon drink. 1t was Il freezing cold night,
and his wife lay sick, shivering under the
solitary blanket left to their wretchedness,
when he staggered into the room, and,
snatching the single covering from her ema
ciated person, took It to a grog-shop for rum.
As he drank the fiery liquid something
seemed TO seize upon lin. He stood like one
turned to stone for n few moments, and
then, facing the bartender, pallid as a corpse,
simply said: Il am done; that Is the lastl'
and walked out"
Found his wife frozen to death, l sup
poser said the Cold Tea Man.
mo, fortunately friends had discovered
her in his absence, and supplied warm bed
ding
But it reformed him, heyf'
mo, he thought he was done, but the new
bedclothes kept hin drunk n week.
whats sad about thatI' Indignantly
asked the Cold Tea Man.
Don't you call that sadf' said the Thin
Man.
, 1884-12-11
Young Men,

Who may be suffering from nervous debility.
will do well to avail themselves Of this, the
greatest boon ever laid at the altar Of suffering
humanity.
DR.. SPTNNEY WILL GUARANTEE TO
FORFEIT FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
every case Of weakness or disease OF any kind or
character which be undertakes and fails TO cure.
He would, therefore, say to the unfortunate SUI
ferer who may read this notice, that you are
treading on dangerous ground when You longer
delay in seeking the proper remedy for your
Complaint. Youmay be In the first stage-re-
m. mber that you are approaching the last Ii
you are bordering on the last, and are suffering
some or all ofits Ill effects. remember that II
you obstlnately persist in procrasfinatlon, the
time must some when the most skillful physi-
clan can render you no assistance when the
door Of hope will be closed against you when
no angel Of mercy can bring You relief. In no
case has the doctor failed OF success. Then let
not despair work Itself upon your Imagination,
but avail yourself OF the beneficial results OF his
treatment before your case is beyond the reach
of medical skill, or before grim death hurries
you TO a premature grave.
Piles Cured Using knife or
Uhnmrnr
, 1884-12-11

were filed at the Land Office in this city
yesterday, to-wit:
PRE-EsPTIoN.
2222. t. NJ. Smith. NV sw, ., c sc.
sw, Sc, 3, AZ. 10.
1923. L. b. Wilson, c, Sc. NV &c. sw
ne, IS, 80, 65.
2224 Mrs. Emily c. Topping, e, ne,
/, SO. 81.
2225. C. b. Bussard, sc, ne. lots /, .,
and 3. 3, 10. 6T.
2226. Robt. Stewart, e. ne, "a. W,
NV, 80, SO, SC.
2227. VIM. Merifeld, e, NV. NV, ne,
IS, sw, sc, 20, ST, SC.
ODDS. Willis Spear, S, sw. s, SC, s, 81,
81.
2229. Thos. Booth, NV, 10. IL, 90.
1880. G. D. Cook, n. ne, lot l. ne.
NV, IS, 40, 50.
22sl. o. H. Fagg, sw, ne. n, &c. Sc,
Sc. G, As, SO.
DESERT.
2l17. Elizabeth Kelly, s, ne. sc, sc. e,
sw, lots ., 6 and :. c, Al, GO. c, Sc, !, Al,
70. 1921 SC acres.
2ils. Kate Whitcomb, sc, ne. {, sw.
Sc. 30, IS, lots 3, 3 and 4, $, NV, 5, AZ,
60. 4Ts.4l acres.
PIG. c. W. Griffin, ne, IS, II, 81.
100 acres.
2l2o. j. Ii. Vincent, lot }, Sc, ne. 3,
sw. W, Sc. sw, ., e, &c, 3, ne, ne. 10. N,
NV. NV. ne, IL. ~, 81. 639.6 a acres.
2I2l. Sigel Donahue, ne, NV, $ of n.
$, "a, W, ", IS, 43. lot 1. 2, 70, 81.
639. IS acres.
2l22. Thos. G. Macon, $, $ of n 10.
c of c IA, 81. 50, GAO acres.
2I2s. n. C. Canterbury, sw. n, Sc.
sw. sc, II, W, ne. NV, Sc. n, sw, NV, H.,
81, 50. 640 acres.
2l24 c. +. Canterbury, ., ., n, IL,
81, sc. $40 acres.