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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
"Cump," the Crank.
New York World.

New York World.
General William Tecumseh Sherman.
who is commonly supposed to have been
retired, is anything but a retiring man.
He manages to keep himself prominent
in the newspapers. at all events. His
latest announcement is: ''AlI of my
friends know that [ have been republi-
can all my life" This makes his nativi-
ty coeval with the birth of the republican
party in 1855, and him a comparatively
young man Of twenty-eight now, which
fully explains and partially excuses his
osculatory proclivities The freshest
anecdote about him also goes back to his
birth and subsequent baptism, which was
by Catholic priest, who decidedly OBJ
jected to the heather name Tecumseh
and christened him plain William, but
William, even as a boy, announced his
sturdy intention to 'stick to Tecumseh. -
1t runs in the family. The Shermans are
disposed to stick to things generally, in
Guiding the United States treasury.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
Liberty Hall to be Sold

Atlanta Constitution.
The Stevens Memorial Association of
Charlottesville, which was organized for
the purpose of buying Liberty Hall and
establishing school to the memory of the
dead governor, decided at meeting held
few nights since to call in Miss MAY
Gay, who has beensolicting contributions,
and to abandon the scheme, only 1911. 90
having raised so far. Colonel John
Stevens, who is the executor of the will
Of Governor Stephens, will apply to the
Ordinary for leave to sell, and expects to
dispose of Liberty Hall and the personal
property of Governor Stephens on the
first Tuesday in June. The body of Gov
ernOr Stephens now rests in a vault in
Oakland cemetery. 1t is the intention of
Colonel Stephens to have the body re-
moved in a week or two and inferred in
the old family burying ground, near
Charlottesville, where Governor Ste
phens father, mother and grandfather
are buried.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
PERSONALS.

Among our distinguished visitors on
yesterday was Hon. Jared Patchen, of
Crescent City.
Judge ellis is still in the city, and
probably has some cas-, on the civil
docket to present at this term.
We are glad to have E. NJ Vary, Esq,
of Walker & Vary with us again.
We We're glad to see w. B. Randolph
passenger agent of the Cincinnati South
era r. r.. in our Office on yesterday.
Our friend, d. E. Dusenberry of, Lake
Como came in yesterday and spoke some
pleasant words of The NEWS. We mean
to make paper that such men as Mr..
Dusenberry cannot do without He has
already subscribed, and now we would
be glac to have him give us his views on
current events they would be valuable
TO all of US.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
In the Circuit Court.

T, Warren Aiken, of Georgia, was in
troduced by Judge Wigg, produced his
license from the Supreme Court of that
State, and was admitted to practice by
order of the court on taking the oath.
In the State VS.. Chas. Dell. for the
murder of one Ben Campbell, J. H. Fry,
a juror, being sworn on his voir dire,
said that his mind was not free from bias
because he had read the appeals for the
punishment Of the prisoner in the Journ-
al and Herald of this city and had made
up his mind as to the guilt or innocence
of the defendant. Whereupon he was
excused by the Judge. The whole day
was consumed in the trial of this case,
Hon. VIM. a. Hooker, representing the
State, and Messrs. Wigg and Roysdon for
the defence. The killing took place dur
ing October last, near Welaka, in this
county, and grew out of difficulty be-
tween Dell and Campbell about woman.
The jury was an eminently fair and in
telligent one and paid close attention to
both the testimony and the arguments of
the learned counsel.
AS we go to press the case is submitted
to the jury, but no verdict has been rem
dered
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
4 Magnificent Building.

Perhaps the finest office building in the
world is now being erected at Nassau and
Liberty streets, New York city. 1t is a
mass about $50 feet square and 10 stories
high. It contains nearly 200 offices of
from one to half a dozen rooms, and the
tenants will be favored mortals. The
elevators take but one minute to rise to
the thirteenth story and their movement
cannot be felt when your eyes are closed.
From the six or seven upper floors the
whole of New York and both rivers are
in view. Every office is heated by steam,
lighted by incandescent electric lights
and furnished with hot and cold water.
The top floor is fitted up as complete
hotel, containing a large restaurant,
where many of the 1000 inhabitants of
the builing will take their meals. a read
ing and writing room, a complete library
with librarian, telegraph Office, telephone
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
General Presentment of the Grand
jury for the Spring Term 1884.

General Presentment of the Grand
jury for the Spring Term 1884.
Ittbe Circuit Court, 9Th (ffth) Judicial
Circuit of the State of Florida for the
county of Putnam, spring term, A D.
1884
To His Honor, Judge Thos. F. King, presiding:
We, the Grand Jury, for this term,
having completed our duties and before
asking to be discharged, would respectful
ly make the following presentment:
We consider that the. county is to be
congratulated npon its increase of popu-
lation, and in view of this fact it Is also
a source of congratulation that we have
had so few criminal cases brought before
us at this session, which we consider evil
dences of Iaw-abiding and intelligent cit
liens.
We wish to call the attention
Of the county commissioners to our
county Jail. While we find that
the sheriff and his deputies have
been attentive and the inmates Of the
Jail have had every convenience and care
y
We consider the building inadequate, be
nc unhealthy. insecure and the rooms or
| ellis close and small.
Also having examined the books and
flee of the county clerk, we can surely
congratulate the county upon the eff
| Gent manner and the convenience of all
papers and books in.charge of the clerk,
o that there is no delay or inconven-
.ence in gaining any information required
| by any citizen, that is in the province Of
he clerk to give.
We also find the Offices of the county
Judge and the sheriff of the county in
Ike good order. papers and records being
ept in a convenientaudi intelligent man
ner.
Also from information before us W.
understand that the highway, commonly
| .lown as the Palatka and Tampa road,
| as been DISTRACTED. and would respect
ally call the attention of the county
! commissioners to the same, and request
hey take action upon the same and
are said obstruction removed.
We also desire to extend our thanks to
FOUR Honor for albf orbearance with US,
md courtesies extended in giving infor-
nation when requested.
And also to the State solicitor for in
struction and help we have had at this
5ession, and the unsparing time and atten-
lion given by him.
We also extend thanks to the county
officers for courtesies and attention given
willingly and freely.
We, therefore, now ask to be discharged.
S. J. Kennerly, foreman; Geo. W. Ian
sing, clerk; GA Hunter, G. HammOntry
J. w. Manull, l. H. Green. j. NJ. Ram
saur F. E. Reeves, c. H. Gorton, J. w.
Rieley, G. NJ. Davis, Jno. H. Purcell,
Jesse Green, J. n. Burton, n. o. Davis,
A. H. Manville, A L. Davis
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
Health Hints.

Don't try to take the right of the way
from an express train at a raiload cross
ing.
Don't go near a draft. If a draft comes
toward you, run away. A sight draft is
the most dangerous.
Don't blow in the gun your grandfather
carried in the war of 1912. 1t is more
dangerous now than it was then.
Don't hold wasp by the other end
while you thaw it out in front of the
stove to see if it is alive. It is generally
alive.
Don't try to pursuade a bull dog tc
give up yard of which it is in possession.
Possession to bull dog is ten points OF
the law.
Don't go to bed with your boots on.
This is one of the most unhealthy prac-
tees that man, especially a married
man, can be addicted to.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
In The MAYORS Court.

His Honor has been kept quite busy of
late, and evil doors have been having
hard times.
One Ellen Rutledge was arraigned for
an alteration with cOlored sister in
which she was loud and boisterous. She
deposited one dollar and costs to the city
treasury.
Joshua johnson INDUCED in a fight at
the railroad dock and paid therefor two
dollars and costs.
Floyd Summers rolled a baggage truck
on the sidewalk from the Putnam to the
St. Johns to the inconvenience of the
passers-by, and was finedfive dollars and
costs.
Another citizen was drunk and dis
orderly, for which he left two dollars and
cost.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
The GOIdens Again.

Those who neglected to hear the Gold
ems in "Forget-me-not'' last night de-
prived themselves of a treat. The parts
were well sustained, the dialogue was
crisp and well rendered and the idea
animating the play delightfully."- interpret
ed. We are glad this company has been
so favorably received in Florida, that we
may hope for its return. Our exchanges
throughout the State speak in high terms
Of it and the public will expect to see
their favoritss again next season.
To night they will appear in a new
play, and we doubt not our public viii
show its appreciation of good acting by
giving them a crowded house.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
AGENTS FOR THE NEWS

The following gentlemen are the authorized
agents of THE PALATKA DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS, in their several localities:
W. X. Dewitt, San Mateo.
W c. Valentine, Nashua.
G. S. Packard, Welaka.
r. NJ. Bard Norwalk.
] Marshall, Fruitland. Fla.
J i McCalum, Orange Mills, Fla.
A. b. Bartlett, Georgetown.
Daniel Darling, DraytOn Island
f. +. Higley, Lake George.
j. l.. Burton, Crescent City.
j. G. Strickland, Interlachen.
a. MunrOe, McMeekin.
VIM. G. Braddock, Seville.
J. s. Cowdon, st. Augustine.
III. A. Vogelbach, MelrOse.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

exchange and large number of bed
rooms for men detained down town all
night-the first building in the city in
which this convenience has been offered.
A busy man could live for months in it
without going outside.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
Reading Notices.

For RENT.-A six room Cottage Dwelling
new, furnished or unfurnished, with or with
out board. Pleasantly situated il the Ham
mock. Enquire of /. HARKINS EILLIARD, q
the Insurance Office, Palatka, Florida.
Chamber sets, Springe and Mattresses, cheaI
at St Johns Hotel
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
DAILY WEATHER REPORT

the thermometer at the MOragne Pharmacy
registered yesterday 81 degrees at I a. m; q
d 5Izls at /! a.. and ii degrees at 7. IN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

You will ind the heuka Family Store jus
receiving their new spring supplies of Groce-
ries, Bran. Hay and Corn. Canned Goods, SmO
King TObdcco, Cigars, Dry Goods, Muslin ,
Prints, Shoes Ladies' and Gents Hats, Cloth
Ing and lots of good things for their numerous
friends in the county and Pleasant Valley.
r. r. REID Son,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

o The Office If THE DAILY NEWS is located
II Water street, in the new building next t.
Reds general store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

At the Putnam Pharmacy. Neroli Cologne
prepared from a choice recipe. Odenta. an
excellent preparation for the teeth. Recon-
mended by the best dentists. Prescriptions
cOnpo> led with absolute accuracy at ali
hours or the day and night
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Just received at the Family Store direc
from the manufacfory, IA full supply of tn.
incest 5-ucnt Cigars: After Breakfast" Al
ter Dinner After supper and Always,
g ew Departure" Spanish FsIng Cheroot
Segwttl's Smoking Tobacco, Pipes, holder
cts. Glad to greet you. tx. x. REID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

FIFTY DOLLARS VIII Dc paiI, Oh application
at this Office, for the return of n gold steL
winding watch, No, 6f2H2, taken from Geo. C.
MUrtdn's room, at Mrs. WOolsey's bOardiG
house, ON the night Of the 22nd inst No que
ions asked.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
THE DAILY NEWS.
Observation-Disclosures

Solicited ON all interesting topics throughout
the state. We viii be especially grateful for
all local items of interest TO the public. News
sent by wire should be abbreviated when prac-
ticable, and sent after o'clock p. m, address
ed to PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Now is the time to make your Easter pur-
chases at The Family Store" Fruits in cans
and evapOrated. Choice Mince Meat, Raisins,
Rrunes, Currants, Figs, Canned Fish and Veg
etables, Confectionery, etc. r. r. REID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

E=r on the street. one Alligator Skin, aDOU
feet Eou<; tanned, light color. \ hbera
~trt viii Oe paid for leaving same ii
L.ta.l--.E- y Weeks.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

WBBB & NICHOLS are the agents at Palatka
for ali lands ami lots at Welshton. Those
wishing lots near the depot. at first price, mus
apply soon. step into Webb q Nichols anC
take a look at the plat.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

NEW ENTERPRISE.-Mr Lewis will serve GUS
TONERS at their homes with Hot Rolls and
Bread daily. II. A. MEYER, Palace Bakery
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

THE HARNETT HOUSE, VisitOrs
TO savannah, Ga. will find the Harnett Houst
a comfortable and desirable stopping place
where the uniform excellence of the table is /
subject Of general remark, while the price
only 81 per day.-ChicagO National Hotel Re
porter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

First-class Groceries, at very low prices are
being sold at McLaury & Co.'S new store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Parties having vacant lots will do well to
look at the st, Johns buildings, which are fOI
sale cheap
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
The News ONCE.

Can be purchased at f. C. COCHRANE's
NEWS STAND, at the Post Office.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Purest Flour, ChoiceB Oquet Creamery But
ter, choice Eggs, ETC., to make your nice Eas-
ter cakes, pies, etc, etc. Send in orders
early. r. X. BEID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Go and see the bargains in Furniture at St
Johns Hotel.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Fresh up-river Oranges. very fine quality,
received every day. at TOmkins & Weeks, on
the wharf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Sign painting and carriage painting a spe
cialty at l.. Meyers paint store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Nice Pig Hams, shoulders, Breakfast Strips
f. NJ. Beef Tongues, Chip Beef, Bolognas
Pigs Feet, etc. Call early for Easter Supple
ct The Family Store. r, r. REID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

f. c. Cochrane has just received nice boxes
for packing orange blossoms.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

If you want the best material and workman.
ship when you paint, go to j. II, Merryday.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

HOusekeepers will do well to look at the new
Range and Kitchen Utensils at St Johns Hotel
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

Full line of paints always on hand at 1
Meyers paint store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11

For artistic signs see J. H. Merryday.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-11
The Daily News

PALATKA, FLA, APRIL 10, 1884.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-08

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal,
A communication in the journal this morning
informs the public that there was "a rush to see
the famous Englishman,7 referring to Matthew
80 ~ lecturing here last Monday evening upon
'i,jority and Remnant Whyl Who can tell
what great thing he has ever done Who of all that
audience of five hundred, without inyidious
distinction as the learned critic of the News
says "a more intelligent one representative of
solid worth having rarely, if ever, assembled in
indianapolis, could repeat single line of any
poetry he may have written, for he is reported to
be poet.
Can Mr.. Reed who introduced him by saying
that he twas glad to see the remnant present to-
night" and saluted them as such. meaning the
aforesaid five hundred" name any reform
Matthew Arnold has been identified with in his
own country even one to benefit ''downtrodden
Ireland" an extensive field for labor for all in
telligent and high-minded Englishmen.
In the letter in the journal this morning, from
one who evidently heard the lecture a specimen
of his poetry is given, as follows:
THE heights by great reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden fight
But they, while their companions slept
Were toiling upward in the night"
Now this happens to be a verse from our own
loved poet, Longfellow, and it is certainly more
un-Ameriean to attribute it to Arnold than 10
say, lS OiC 4NCNS SAUL blldI inc I1OuSc kSptli
it with an Al emptied itself slowly, in this be-
ing characteristieally u1r American Ergo, En-
glish. If this is the kind of knowledge pos
sessed by the Saving remnant, if there be
such thing in Indianapolis as the report
of the Journal put it, what pitiable condi-
ton the rest the majority, are surely in.
Isn't it about time to call halt on this pedantry
craze in Indianapolis, as the Cincinnati young
lady called it when twitted about the art deh1iun
of that city! Isn't it time to ridicule out of ex-
istence the literary dudes who have taken it
upon themselves to exalt everything English at
the expense of common sense, reason, justice,
patriotism, and knowledge of what real learn
ing and culture is!
A late writer, the author of several interest
ing books, and well-balanced critic, says of
Arnold, that it is hard to question his title to
be a genuine poet and, that in literary crit
cism his judgment is refined and his aims are
always high if his range be not very wide; in
politics and theology he is somewhat apt to be
at once fastidious and fantastic The latter is,
presumably, what catches the average English
egotistic literary dude of this city. VNDEx
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb g.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-08
Mutual Aid Insurance.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
In your issue of Jan. IS you copy from Rough
Notes" an article so ingenious, but so unjust in
its deductions as to demand attention at our
hands The object of Rough Notes is to prove
that insurance in the Excelsior is not desirable,
and it says, as follows:
'Wel, Brother Chapman, we can stand it, as
your cooperative shows eleven deaths in seventy
three days, out of total membership of 1S9, and
payment of $7S7.38 certificates calling for
$4,000, and an expenditure of 1904, GO to pay
$7S7. 49,
Now while the report appears to show that
way, it is clear that Rough Notes is either g-
norant of cooperative insurance or is willing to
mislead, as the slightest examination into the
substance of the report shows that the average
cost to raise and pay the $787.38 is fraction
less than S. II to each member, or 81 80 each per
month. Is that costly insurance. AS Rough
Notes could see this, by ordinary diligence, it
shows the animus of his article and the folly of
writing when one is inclined to ignore the real
facts and make the contrary appear, by dex-
terity in figures. To tell the truth the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth is not the
brightest virtue of Rough Notes. If itcan make
a point against the Excelsior, because it is CO.
operative that seems sufficient. Tested by the
unfailing rule, Of cheap and profitable insurance,
we claim that the Excelsior is 70 per cent.
cheaper than the system Rough Notes belongsto,
when the amount paid and the amount rec .ived
is taken into consideration The unjust spirit
animating Rough Notes can be seen, as it does
not take back any of its misstatements in its
journal article of Dee. IS, 1883 1t makes no
apology for putting the Excelsior insurance at
six and a fourth cents ON a dollar after I have
shown a return of over 9, 00G per cent. profit. 1t
does not state that our average payments have
been $213.9S for each $24 IS paid to us by the
henefciaries 1t does not publish that we paid
$4,000 for Sill. 70 and $3.50. 90 for 1920; and
$62500 for $l33 80, but it evades the issue it
made and repeats its old story in new clothes,
through the columns of the Journal and we are
compelled to reply through the same paper.
D. G. CHIPMAN,
ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. 8. Secretary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-08

Sprlngheld hepupllcan
John Boyle O'Reilly says that the best like
ness of Wendell Phillips was painted four hun
bred years ago by Leonardo da Vinc in his cele-
DRAFTED Last Supper in the face of Simon Peter
Mi Oly VINES: an Paan ~ LeeeF TILE tle
It is, brow eyes, nose, jaw, every feature settled
into firmness and equanimity. A face with a
mind full of principles behind it. A faithful
face and head, to trust and to be trusted.
That is an admirable likeness of Wendell
Phillips He has just such mouth with lips
closed in just that determined but not bitter or
obdurate way; and the strong nose under the set
brow are marvelously like This is a misead-
ing report Mr. Phillips had more clearly cut
more refined and educated face than that of Peter
in da Yinei's painting. And this very properly,
for the Italian was painting fisherman in whose
face the traits of character shown by Wendell
Phillips could be well exemplified, but not with
the effects of ancestry of public service, con
sequence and culture. Mr.. Phillips had a good
many resembances to the apostle Peter-in
temper and in devotion.
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Working for Republican Division.



Anything to get division in the Republican
party on the temperance question. The Demo
IN this direction. On last Sunday Democratic eau
Gus with closed doors WAS held, at which Luther
Benson was the central figure When it comes
to getting down to dirty work in politics, Benson
has but few equals. Thus, while he was here
ostensibly in the holy name of temperance, he
was the leading figure in a schening Democratic
caucus, on the holy Sabbath afternoon. Not
only in this county and State, but in other
States the Democratic party is hoping for sue
cess by getting up division among the Repub-
hcans on the temperance question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-08
TOPICS IN TIE STATE PRESS.
Senator Voorhees, Read Out Of the DEM
Ocratic Party by Free-Traders.
Good Words for the Proposed Indiana Soldiers
Menument-Wise Words Upon the
Subject of Protective Tariff.
Voorhees, worshiping Strange Gods.

Vineehnes News (Dem.)
Senator Voorhees, has chosen to make a specta-
Gle of himself by declaring his allegiance to
tenets not embraced in the articles of Demo
cratic faith. He has gone boldly over, to the
ranks of the proteetionists, to whom he has
given a degree of aid and comfort scarcely to
have been expected from one who supported the
tariff,for revenue only doctrine of 1880, and who
was sent to the United States Senate as the rep
resentative Of a State having no sympathy with
the monopolistic tax devices of the Republican
party. Frequent warnings have been uttered III
his ears by the friends who have helped him to
his present elninence, but he has become welded
to his idols; his ears are deaf to the calls Of his
own household and he now adds insult TO injury
by proclaiming himself highly gratifed with the
success of Henry d. Payne, the coal-oil states
man of Ohio.