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Captain Gem City Guard
a Cracker in a STRANGE Land.

WASHINGTON. July "A, 1854.
Editor PALArKA NEWS.
Although | am away from Paiatka
amid the busy and gay scenes of the ma
tional capital, | still want to keep posted
as to the goings on ETC., in the Gem
City" and l assure you [ miss THE News
very much, not having read but two
copies to wit, the Sd and 18th OF July
editions. do not know what has be-
come of the other copies, whether lost in
the mail or still in your Office and if
the trouble is in the latter place please
get after your devil" if he is the proper
person to look after these matters and
see to it that THE NEWS is mailed regu-
larry and your petitioner will ever pray
etc. Well the convention at Chicago
has done two good things, sat down on
John Kelly and given us good ticket.
Our republican friends woul have us be-
lieve that they are pleased and claim that
they can beat it readily, but the truth is
that they don't like it worth a cent and
their talk so far is 4 regular bluff game
and they are fast waking up to the
knowledge that they have not only I'M
tied democracy TO fight, but a large num-
Der of influential and leading republicans
and republican papers. The Capital of
this city which IS no political paper, in
It's last issue puts it well when it says,
Those people who talk SO glibly of
Cleveland and Hendricks being so easily
beaten either do not mean what they
say or do not know what they are
talking about, The ticket, from a dem
ocratic point of view, is unassailable, and
to republicans it IS entirely acceptable.
It viii grow Ii strength and public con
fidence every day from now till Novem-
Der" And again the New York Times in
| a recent article says, speaking Of the two
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candidates. A candidate attacked, I'M
Feached, tainted and besmirched all
over, or a candidate without reproach?
A Grover Cleveland whom honest men
respect, or a James G. Blaine whom
rogues love? This is the supreme issue.
Il is this which the voters of the repub-
lie are to decide. Tt is not the issue of pro
lection; free trade has nothing to do with
it; there is no admixture of foreign poll
cy or the want of foreign policy; insin-
cere professions cannot put it aside; the
glare of a boosted torchlight brilliancy
viii not outshine it. The sober sense Of
an intelligent electorate, the honest con
Victions and the patriotism of ten nil
lions Of voters are appealed to, and they
viii settle this question conclusiveIy and
for the right"
But we are only on the eve Of the bat
lie, it has got to be fought before it is
truly won and that it will take fight
we must acknowledge; therefore all must
DO their duty and when victory perches
upon the banner in November next. all
can wear the laurels more proudly with
the satisfaction of duty performed. I
think strong attempt viii be made to
carry some of the southern states, and
Florida will be one Of them, therefore
put your shoulders to the wheel and see
TO vt, democrats Of Florida, that your fair
state, the land of flowers shall cast her
vote for Cleveland and reform.
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CITY NOTES.

S1LlZEn LOUIS Il din ID ciJ 4AAo OAI CIGt14IA
on Lemon Street where he sells goods
when he finds nobody with whom he can
talk politics.
Judge Roberts, Of Faancis was in town
on yesterday, and shook hands with all
the voters. We are not certain that he
kissed the babies too, but suppose he did
for he is certainly candidate.
Messrs. C. w. and FL. w. Hawkins, of
Lake George, stopped in to see the NEWS
on their way to st. Augustine, where
they viii spend few weeks for recuper-
alton from the fatigues of the busy sea-
son. Plenty of fish and good luck IL the
Ancient City!
We are glad to see the handsome Cap
tain Bravo, of the Anita, who is now ply
ing between Palatka and Sanford in
place of the Pastime. Soon he will make
regular trips between Palatka and the
Bar, thus giving our busy citizens a
chance to get a mouthful of salt air occa-
sionally.
We are enabled to treat our readers to
another letter from the "cracker in a
strange land" We knew he would find
it impossible to exist without the NFws,
and so it has been going regularly. Our
Devil will sue Uncle Sam for murder if
the cracker is reduced to extremities by
the deprivation of his usual fare.
We are authorized to invite all demo-
Gratis to attend the meeting of the club at
Francis on Saturday. The town is wide
awake and the citizens worthy of the
place as we know by experience. Inter
! esting business will be transacted, and
| the nominees will receive full ratification
I at the hands of an enthusiastic club.
Harry Heath, of Palatka was once a
republican, but he could not resist Cleve-
lands nomination. As soon as he learn
ed the result at Chicago, he sent in his
orders, and among the watches and beau
tiful knick-knacks in the windows of his
| jewelry establishment now shines con-
spicuously a medallion containing O fine
| photograph of our next president. Clubs
and good democrats can be supplied at
an hours notice, and all can cry with our
friend q Hurrah for Cleveland !"
As we write music reigns triumphant
in the souls Of the walters, and the fairy
confections" of the dressfnaker float
gracefully past in the mazes of the dance.
The grim sachems of bye-gone ages hirt
submissively with the palefaces, and love
is lord of the savage as well as the civil
lied man. The Red Men have deepened
the favorable impression already made
and Palatka would like to be painted
red as a compliment to her visitors.
DIR. Halves of Palatlza, has written tc
MIR. Hargrove from London on the eve
of departure for the continent. Mr
Hargrove was to have met him in Venice
on the 22nd of this moth, but the cholera
has blocked the way, and these two gen
tlemen cannot now make the tour o.
Switzerland together as they had ar
ranged We hope the doctor will have
plenty of fun "au by himself on the
trip through Germany, down the Rhine
and through Northern Italy, but he viii
probably hasten through France. Mr.
Hargrove has concIudedit is safer to i'm
prove The Folly than risk the cholera
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Cali for a Comfy Convention.

A Conservative Democratic Convention
viii be held at Palatka, August 9th, 1884,
II o'clock, M, for the purpose of nomin-
ating a state senator to represent the nth
senatorial district, AMI two members of
the assembly to represent Putnam
County in the next Legislature. Also to
choose an executive committee for Put
nam County.
The different precincts will be entitled
to the following representation, based
upon the vote of 1882:
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An Explanation.

Editor PALATKA NEWS
In stating that The Gem City Guards
turned out IN full force to assist the po-
lice, " &c, you were clearly wrong, be-
cause no order to that effect was ever is
sued, and those members who went with
the party were called upon in their indi-
vidual capacity to assist the police. They
were not in uniform, were not in com
mand Of any officer of the organization,
and in no sense represented the com
pany. The members are bound as citi-
zens to assist the police, but half dozen
members cannot - turn out in full force
and do the work of the company.
VIM NJ HUssoN,
Captain Gem City Guards.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

In an action for breach Of promise the
other day in England the defendants
counsel asked the fair plaintiff: Did
my client enter into a positive agreement
to marry you?'' ''Wen. not exactly"
she replied, "but he courted me a good
deal and told my sister he intended to
marry into our famly.-Boston Journal
Are you satisfied with the arrivals -
asked Mr.. Mosquito Of his wife, as they
sat IN the window of a country summer
resort "Oh, yes" she sweetly sung as
she fixed her eyes on a $50 pound gentle
man. Z suppose They'll fill the bill. -
Atlanta Constitution.
VIII you please tell me, Mr.. Occult, .
asked his favorite neice, why Masons
wear a pin with C IN itI" Ger
tainly, my dear, replied Occult; lit is
the same with men as with horses; a e
directs them to the right. Boston Trans
cript.
4 lady was reproaching VIM. Warren,
the comedian. at a reception, for going
into society SO little. . You ought to let
us honize vou a little, she said. y
never heard of but one man, replied the
veteran, "who was not spoiled by being
ionized. And who was he? Dan,
lei. Boston Advertiser.
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6 delegates.
Total

1t sordered that the precinct meetings
be held on Saturday, August I'd, and
that the chairmen of the various clubs
arrange the hour and place of meeting to
insure as full attendance as possible. Al
precincts are urgently requested to elect
full delegations with alternates, that each
precinct may be fully represented. 1t is
suggested that precincts which have not
already organized clubs do so on August
I'd.
E S. GRILL,
Jos. PRICE,
S. j. KENNERLY, Committee
w. F. FORWARD,
w. II. WIGG,
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THR F1oRIDA MnDIcINE-Hoop,s EuRnk.

THE FLORIDA MEDICINE-HOOD's EUREKA
season in this climate perfect household pan
acCa. 1t prevents malaria, cures biliOusness,
relieves constipation and keeps you healthy
aud we'll. To the business man it is inYalua-
bic. Simply take dose when you feel unwell
and you will not have to lay up. but can at
tend to business and eat what you like and go
iniany sort of weather. For sale by druggists
in Palatka and elsewhere. w&s
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17
AGENTS FOR THE NEWS.

The following gentlemen are the authorized
gents Of THE PALATRA DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS, In their several localities:
W. h. Dewitt, San Mateo.
W. &. Valentine, Nashua.
G. s. Packard, Welaka.
r. NJ. Bard, NOrWalk.
] Il Marshall, Fruitland, Fla.
J McCalum, Orange Mills, Fla.
A. b. Bartlett, Georgetown.
Daniel Darling, Drayton Island.
Il. z. Higley, Lake George.
j. l.. Burton, Crescent City.
j. G. Strickland, Interlachen.
a. Munroe, McMeekin.
VIM. G. Braddock, Seville.
j. S. CowdOn, st. Augustine.
r. A. Vogelbach, MelrOse.
Charles Moore, Lake Worth, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

An instant and permanent cure for Neural
g.a, Sick and Nervous Headache and all neF-
yJus pains: Take teaspoonful of JOrdan's
Joyous Julep as per directions on bottle. In
painful menstruati0n it acts like magic. II
one dose relieves you instantly don't stop TAX
ing till you are permanently cured, Price soc.
For sale by druggists in Palatka and else
&
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Notice.
The Changes in the Election Districts
Of pnfnam County,.

In accordance with the statute i'll such case
made and provided the changes in the bOun-
diaries Ofthe observation-disclosures OF Putnam Conn
" Florida are hereby made matters OF public
notice, &C the regular meeting OF the Board of
County Commissioners for said county on jan
uafy ;, 1888, in compliance with q petition to
such effect,
On motion ordered, That the north half of
section =, township u, south Of range y east
be embraced within the boundary lines of
election district No. 3 as heretofore laid out
with voting place or precinct at c. I, POtter's
store.
In compliance with petition from the citi-
Gems in the vicinity of and living st Buffalo
Bluff, asking to be annexed to election district
No. s: On motion il was ordered that election
district No. s. be bounded and described as fol-
lows Beginning at the intersection OF the
OCl<lawana aud the st. Johns River, thence
following the Oci<laWaha River to the line be-
tween township Ii, range Is, ana II range 70
:. Il +. Thence running north to Rice Creek:
thence following Rice Creek to the St. John s
River thence s0utherly along the western
bank Of said rIVer.tO point directly west of
the mouth Of Duln's Creek; thence east across
said river to the mouth Of said creek; thence
following said Creek to Z point where it crosses
the township line, thence west in direct line
to the west bank of the St Johns River,
southerly along said west bank to place of be-
ginning, with voting place or precinct at Pa
| latka.
on motion it was ordered that all that pOr-
ton of election district No. Is lying south of
the present northern liue of Putnam county,
and east of Sims Creek, be annexed to and
made a part Of election district No. Il.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

Pure. flint, Kennebeck Ice has for the past
four years been delivered free of CHARGE
Pioneer Ice house, and the proprietor sees no
reason why he should not continue to do SO.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

Baltimore Hay, Grain, etc, arriving all the
time at Forwards Grain Depot. Brick, Lime
Cement, ETC.. always on hand. Prices low and
goods always first-clasS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

VIM. T. Forward is this week receiving di-
rect from the West a fresh and large lot of
Corn, Hay, Oats and Bran, which he proposes
''free of Charge at the very lowest prices.
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JAS. BOYD, Secretary.

We offer many thanks to Col. Haynes,
of the Savannah, Florida & Western
Railway Company for eourtesies extend
ed to The NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

Furnished Rooms-the coolest and
most desirable in the city. Apply at
this office.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

THE HARNETT HOUSE, Visitors
to Savannah, Ga. will find the Harnett House
comfortable and desirable stopping place
where the uniform excellence of the table is
subject OF general remark, while the price is
only 81 per day.-Chicago National Hotel Re
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

The Pioneer Ice house is to receive this
week another cargo of pure and unadulterat-
ed, natural Ice, free from Flowers but solid
for Cleveland" The proprietor VIM. F. For
ward having for several years been a resi-
dent of this place. feels confident that he has
many friends" who are ready to accept his
guarantees of all articles handled by him such
as as Natural Iee-Hay, Grain, Lime, Plaster,
Brick, Cement, etc, etc.
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For Lax Assessor.

Under he provisions Of the democratic state
platform / offer myself as d candidate Tor the
Office of tax assessor Of Putnam county
Benz +. ROBERTS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

VIM. F. Forwards ice house is always fully
supplied and ready to meet any demand made
for the best Lake Ice.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

MILLINERY GOODs.-Mrs. J. A. Smith is sell
ling her entire stock of Millinery Goods at
greatly reduced rates and invites the ladies to
call early and get bargains.
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The News ONCE.

Can be purchased at F. G. COCHRANE'S
NEWS STAND, at the Post Office.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

The thermometer at the Moragne Pharmacy
registered yesterday 70 degrees at Z a. m; 50
degrees at IL m. and rs degrees'at p. N.
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LeConte pear trees for sale by s. E. Bond,
palatka, Florida. p. o. Box 317.
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~ Hn
Tor NnHrI1.

offer myself as a candidate for the Office Of
sheriff of Putnam county in accordance with
the resolution of the Democratic State Con-
yention. Very respectfully,
GEO. j, LEHNBAR, JR.
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Notice.

The Democratic Campaign Club of Pre-
cinct No. S, VIII hold meeting at Fran,
els on Saturday, July 10, 1894.
|. a. WEBB, Chairman.
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To Dam0erats |

Following the rule adopted by the conserva-
tive democratic state convention, I present
ny name TO the voters of Putnam as candi-
cate for recommendation to the governor for
sheriff of said county.
Very Respectfully.
NJ O. GOODSON.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

Use Odenta for the teeth, prepared
only 1.-THE Putnam Pharmacy.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

HE news OfHce.
The Office IF THE DAILY NEWS is located
on Water street, in the new building next to
Reds general store.
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The DaiIv News

PALATKA, FLA, JULY II. 1884.
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL BE AT PA
L latka Election District. No, 8, on Monday,
Nay 5th, and remain during the week ending
on Saturday the 10TH, for the purpose as OF as
sessing the State and County Tax for the year
A. d. 1884. All tax payers wishing tax blanks
viii please call at either the Office of clerk of
Circuit Court or Tax Collector, where they
will find them. J.W. WOODS.
Tax Assessor Putnam County.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-17

CORREsPONDENCE

CORRESPONDING
Solicited on all interesting topics throughout
the state. We win be especially grateful for
all local items of interest to the public. News
gent by wire should be abbreviated when prac-
xdcable and sent after O'Clock, p. m, address
ed to PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
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Reading Notices.

ANO stNANAAe = ~ y y ct
BOARDING
-AT--
THE WOOLSEY HOUSE.
An attractive home.
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SAN MATEO, July 14tb, 3.

Nick
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-09
Fatal Kansas Fued.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, April S.-Yesterday
noon as Tim O'Conner and his brother Mike
were driving along the road on Dry creek,
twelve miles from here, they were warned By
Ernest Allen and others not to cross a GER
tain piece of land belonging to the school
district. Not heedingth the warning an at
tempt was made to stop them, which did not
succeed, and they passed on. When return
ing, later in the day, the O'Conner's found a
wire fence across the school district land to
prevent their passage, and five men, two
named Allen and three named Breen, sta
toned there with shot guns and revolyers.
Mike O'Connor cut the wire, when Ernest
Allen shot and killed Tim O'Connor. Mike
then rushed at one of the Breens with an axe
and chopped his head, intiicting mortal
wounds. The parties then closed in on Mike
and broke shotgun over his head, disabling
him. All the parties were arrested and jailed.
The affair grew out of an old feud between
the Breens and O'Connors.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-09
THE ST PAUL DAILY GLOBE WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL 1884

with drinking water giving such results.
The appearance of the water after filtering is
perfectly clear and colorless, whereas before
filtering it is often decidedly turbid and
yellow. In palatable character alse, the
filtered water is excellent The particular
kind of filtering apparatus used by him was
of an English make, of George Chevin's
patent, and though there are various kinds
of filters in the market, he has not person
ally experimental with any other than the
one in his own possession.
''Spongy iron" is said to be very effective
as a means of purifying water from organic
substances, and it has been introduced on a
large scale at some places in Europe for puri-
flying the entire water supply of cities The
water supply of Antwerp, taken from river,
is purified by this means. But, on the whole,
good bone charcoal is equal to any material
thus far used. and ON a small scale is, per-
haps, the best material. Prof. VIM. r..
Nichols, of the Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology, says that he considers npthing
better than well burned bone charcoal. The
professor said he was in favor OF adopting
the plan of filtering all the water
which we are to drink. The cost
of filtering apparatus is not
great. and one could be constructed
quite cheaply from simple parts and mater
ials He then showed the plan of filter sug-
gested by Dr. Smart, an eminent sanitarian.
The bone charcoal can be obtained from
druggists at price varying in quality from
twelve to fifty cents per pound 1t will re-
tain its purifying power good while before
needing to be replaced. An efficient filter is
something more than q strainer. The small
globular filters which are attached directly to
60 tn ba hardly
more than strainers, as the amount of filter
ing medium in them connot be great and as
the water passes through rapidly and under
strong pressure. a quiet and gradual
passage of the water through a comparatively
large amount of filtering medium seems es-
sential to thorough effectiveness. Still the
small filters are better than none.
As we all know, no filtration of any kind
is employed here in connection with the city
water works. The new intake pipe terminates
in a mass of loose stone work, which serves
the purpose of coarse strainer, and that is
all. Filtration of the great amount of water
pumped at the works under present
circumstances of location, would be impos-
sible. Perhaps when the water is taken
higher up the river, system of filtering ba-
sins, etc., may be adopted. This is much to
be desired.
In conclusion Prof. Dodge said he did not
hesitate to express the opinion that the river
water, so long ut least as it is taken from the
same point as at present, needs publication
before being used for drinking purposes, and
he did not doubt that good deal of lhe well
water and cistern water used in the city
needs publication too.
A few remarks were then made by several
of the members, and after the admission of
c. F. Sidener, assistant at the chemical lab,
aratory of the State university, the academy
adjourned for one month.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-09
WISCONSIN.

1t cost $40, S38.24 to support the public
schools of Oshkosh last year
H. II. Moore 81 Co., have established a
newspaper, to be know as the Northern Light
at Plover.
A gas company at Wausau is one of the
prospective Improvements of the coming
year
Frauk Sterling, of Lanark, Portage county
accidentally killed himself while handling a
revolver He was looking into the barrel of
the pistol and received the charge in his
right eye.
The Bayfield, cave story is denied by the
Press Of that city.
Waupaca river and its tributaries have
been stocked with 40 900 brook trout.
Josiah Loomis, raft pilot, hanged him
self at Durand.
An old man named Trochlello was run
over by switch engine and killed, at Mani
towoc on the 25th.
Nicholas Gaspar, aged ten years, was fatal
" INJURED at Hartford, on the 21st, by fall
from the hay-loft OF his fathers barn.
Lightning rod men feeced w Henka, a
German farmer residing near Fulton. Rock
county, out of $40 recently.
Miss Maggie Ramsey. of Oconto, has fall
en- heir to an estate valued at $4,000, 900, by
the death of a bachelor uncle in Calcutta,
India The property consists of an orange
grove Florida and large silk manufacture
ing establishment in Calcutta. Miss Ram
sey's parents reside in the Peshtigo sugar