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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06
HOUSE -TwENTY-F FOURTH DAY.
MoNpAT, Feb. 4, 1884.

MONDAY, Feb. 4, 1884.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by Mr.. Holliugsworth, of Monroe.
Leave of absence vas granted to Messrs.
Pope, McNeely, Fayre, Myers, Pound al
Kittrell.
Consideration of IA act to amend an ACT
to make the county OF Warren, separate
chancery and cireait court district and fol-
other purposes, was Tesumed. Passed, ant
q motion to recons;tiez tabled.
Mr.. Horton-To eacourage bee culture
and the propagation q honey in Washing
ton county. Amended 50 as to include tie
whole State. Passed
MIR. Parker-To Increase the salary of
the superintendent Of education in Wash
ington county. COMMITTEES on Education
To extend the seholati year of Washing
ton county. indefinitely postponed.
For the relief Of tie Justices of the peace
of Washington county. County Affairs.
Mr.. Spencer-To incorporate the Delta
Jute and Fibre Manufacturing Company of
Washington county. Agriculture.
SPECIAL oaDEa OF rHE DAY.
To aboIish the sosoe5 circuit and chancery
court district of Ya'ehasha county was con
sidered In Committee IF the Whole.
The Committee, after considering the
bill, reported progress and asked leave to
sit again. The report was received
At 1:3O the House adiourned.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

The CLARION wishes to return thanks 10
Masters Eugene Raines and Willie Cooper,
pages of the Senate, and Master James
Roach, messenger of the Senate, and Mas
ter Arthur Bolton, page of the House, for
various and sundry eourtesies and kind
nesses. All the little Pages of both Houses,
we have noticed, are very quick, bright ard
prompt.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

We are pleased with the change In the
original bill which restores to the Governor,
in a measure, the appointment of the Com
uaissioners provided for. We would have
preferred the blu to have provided for the
appointment absolutely by the Governor.
By and with the advice and consent of the
Senate. The outlook is propitious now
that we are to have Railroad Supervision
Meridian Mercury.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, ex-Speaker OF tn,
House, visited The Hall on Thursday. On
notion of Mr.. Mcleod, the privileges of Ia,
1oor were extended hin.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Mr.. Bell, of the House, in his discussion
of the jackson charter bill, rung out
most ringing speech on the question of the
rights of the people. He would have done
as others did in jackson, and voted for
change, but if defeated would have accept
ed the situation with grace. Mr. Bell paid
a very just compliment to the papers of
Jackson. and refuted any insinuations
which might have been contained in Mr.
MeNeely's remarks concerning The CLAIR
ION, in a manner equal TO that editor Of
whom it Is remarked, lie can say more.
with more force, in fewer words than any
man / evef knew
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

On the question of the passage of III.
resolution to make an appropriation foi
he removal of the remains of the Confed-
srate soldiers who fell on the field of Mum
louisville, MIR. Harrison delivered a most
glowing eulogy On the memory of those
who fell in their countrys cause, and SLEEP
beneath the sod. in graves unmarked-"Gn-
xnelled, uncoffined and unknown
Mr.. Miller also spoke eloquently for the
passage of the bill.
Mr.. Williamson objected to the pafsage
# the bill, because of its exceptional ma,
ture.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Mr.. McNeely, in his remarks yesterday
on the City Charter bill, showed himself to
be an able argueist. good speaker and u
warrior worthy TO meet the steel of any foe
His delivery was good, the grounds taken
by him we'll sustained, and on the whole
the friends of the bill to repeal the charter
could not have secured a more worthy
champion,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

The reporter returns thanks to H. NJ.
Walden, Jr-, Sergeant alarms of the House
;or the mastery manner in which he has
rendered delicate services, to the scribe;
,lso to the Reading Clerk, Mr.. Ben. Will
hanson, and the journal Clerk, Mr.. Sam
Matthews for uniform courtcsies.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

On the vote taken on the bill to amer
the charter of the city of Jackson, Mr.. Hai
rison, of Lowndes, was excused from yo'-
ing, and did not vote mo" as appeared n
the report.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

We regret TO learn that Hon. NJ. C John
son, of Franklin, is still detained at home
BIZ serious lines.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Requests for leave of absence are getting
numerous
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

The Legislature has determined to per-
pesaate tie lien law. 1t makes vsry littaa
difference so far as Lee county il concern
ed. as the minority Of our farmers have
worked cut their material salvation and
are prepared to pay as they go.Tnpe-
10 Journal.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Numerous prohibitory bills introduced
and passed.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Messrs. Moore and Rogers, of Yalobusha.
made arguments of considerable length and
great ability on the question of abolishing
the second circuit and chancery court dis
trict of Yalobusha county--the former
speaking in favor of the passage of the
bill, and the latter against it. Mr.. Watson
opposed the passage of the bin in his u 'ual
forcibIe. argumentative manner.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

We are pleased TO notice the return of
several Senators who have been absent for
some days. Among them are Mr. Martin
of Claiborne, who has been absent on ur-
gent business, and Mr.. Roane, of Web
ster, who has been suffering from severe
illness
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
NoNpAY. Fehruary Z. IsSl

WISELY ~ c. G. cAMPBElL.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

A bin has been introduced in the Legis-
lature to reduce the price for marriage
license. We are opposed 20 the Measure
unless it provides that present married
men shah be allowed a rebate West Point
New Era.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

The State Senate has passed . bill re-
pealing the Equalization Law. We hope
distinct power was given Boards Of Su-
peryisOrs to correct errors made By
Boards 81 Equalizers. We know Of IN
stances in this county where their decia-
ions we're not only unjust bat absurd.
- herdeen Weekly.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Hon. c. R. Dale, of Lawrence. is aga n
at his post after quite severe spell of silk
meas at home.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

The Governor has approved an act to
change the time for the holding of the Car
suit Court in Monroe county.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Mrs. Robert E. Houston. of Aberdeen, IS
in jackson. stopping at III EDWARDS
House.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Hon. Jas. B. MeRae is still confined to
his room and will not be able for further
legislative duties during the present ses-
sion. He is at the residence of Mrs. F. T.
Cooper.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

In vain he raised his cry of woe,
When he aeho's turn it was to speak,
Was speaking on the side of no
For leave to smoke, but twas no 90.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Another bill to create an additional ja-
dicial district consumed the greater portion
of the time of Tuesday mornings session
in the House. and met the fate OF its pTede-
cessoF indefinite postpouemsnt.
Good bye 70 the Equalization Lam.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06

Senator Burkits has be quite indisposed
confined to his bei-since yesterday
morning. Daily. 9TH.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-06


House bills on third reading:
No. T8-To increase the poll tsx of Law
renee county. On motion of Mr.. Dickson
indefinitely postponed.
No. lotto prohibit the sale of yinons
and spirituous liquors within district No.
). Simpson county, taken up.
The Committee on Public Health and
Quarantine recommended the following
amendment, which was adopted:
Amend section first bY adding Pro-
sided, That nothing in this act shall be
construed 50 as to violate the privilege Of
any citizen to exercise the rights Of hospi-
tality in his own domicile. Passed as
amended.
II. B. 255--To allow an additional jus
fiee of the Peace in Pamela county. Pass
ed
II. b. 261-For the protection Of game
IN Tate county. Passed.
Fl. b s90-For relief Of tax assessor Of
Sunfowsr county taken mp. Mr. Kyle of
fered the following amendment which was
adopted: Strike ont the words and re-
auireds' where they occur. On motion Of
Mr.. Gayles the bill vas tabled suasssct 70
call
b. B. 6s For relief of David Rim
eel late Treasurer Of Bolivar county, and
others il said county. Referred 70 the
House for enrolment
b. B. S7S-To amend section 40 Code
relating to ofHciaI bonds IN certain coun-
lies Recommitted % Judiciary Commit
tee.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
TWO NEGROES SHOT.
Mr.. Brow Has a Narrow Escape
Nine Arrests Made.

Saturday night or early Sunday morn
ing, Marshal George Turner and a posse
of five men went ont to Capt. Browns
railroad camp, situated just beyond the
cemetery. for the purpose of arresting
some gamblers who were said to be ply
ing their vocation there. The posse sur
rounded little shanty in which several
negroes were engaged in playing cards,
and demanded that they submit to ar
rest.
There are two stories told of the arrest
and the shooting. The occupants of the
house say that the arresting party
opened fire Immediately, shot the lights
out, ond fired indiscriminately wound
ing one negro in the leg and another in
the arm. A ball passed through the
wall just an inch or two above the head
of young Mr.. Brown, who was lying in
his cot asleep. Twenty-six bullet holes
can be seen in the walls of the shanties,
and it is a miracle that some one was not
killed or more wounded.
Marshal Turner, on the other hand,
states that when he stepped up to the
window, through which he could see
them playing cards, and demanded their
arrest, that they fired on him through the
window, and that one ball passed very
near his head. He says the inmates of
the house put out the lights, and kept up
an indiscriminate firing; that several of
them ran out of the shanty on the side
opposite to him and took to their heels,
and that several of his posse followed
suit or laid down in the palmetto bushes
near tho the house. During the melee
the three principal, and the ones thought
to have done the shooting from the in
side of the house, made their escape, and
we learn took the early morning train
Sunday for Jacksonville.
Nearly all the hands belonging to the
camp were asleep when the rapid firing
of the guns and pistols awoke them, and
not knowing what the trouble was, they
ran helter-skelter all over the premises.
Nine Arrests were made in all, includ-
ing the two wounded negroes, and on
reaching the Jail two We're turned loose,
| as they were not recognized as being in
| the house when it was surrounded by the
! posse. The other seven were put in Jail,
and were tried and fined by the mayor
yesterday morning, as will be seen by
reference to the proceedings of the may
or's court. Captain Brown paid the fines
of four of the prisoners, and the other
| three are at work on the streets.
| The matter may possibly go to higher
court for further investigation, as it is
claimed false swearing was done to Sc
cure the conviction of the prisoners.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

Yesterday morning his honor smiled a
broadSself-satisfied smile as he glanced
over the docket and with his minds eye
saw the fines and costs that would go to
swell the city's exchequer.
Joseph Station, A. Foster, L. Thomas,
n. Ervan and Joe King, the parties ar
tested at the railroad camp Saturday
night and charged with gambling, were
each fined So and costs.
Philip Hoyt, arrested at the same time
and place, was fined 81 and costs for re-
sisting an officer,
Ellen Rutledge, John Murray and
Amanda Lovett, were each fined 81 and
costs on a charge of acting IN disorder
ly manner.
Joe Neiubeck, on a charge of disorder
~ conduct, was fined 50 and costs.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
The workingman's Friend.

New York Truth.
How funny it is to observe Whitelaw
Reid's paper bowling daily about rights
of the workingmen. Reid is Blaines
main dependence in New York. You
Judge a man naturally by the company
he keeps. Reid is the son-in-law of one
of the great monopolists. He is the one
newspaper owner whom the printers
despise and hate. because he pays less to
his compositors than any other newspa-
per owner. He pays less also TO his re-
porters and editors, and works the organ
of the best classes" on the principle OF
grinding the greatest amount of labor
out of his men for the least money pos
sible.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
Treasury Department, Office Q
Comptroller of the Currency,
WAsHINGTON. July 18th. 4

WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1884.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned, it has been made to appear
that the First National Bank of Palatka" in
the City of Paiatka, i'll the County OF Putnam
and State of Florida has complied with all the
provisions Ofthe revised statutes of the United
States, required to be complied with before
an association shall be authorized to COM
mence the business of banking. Now therefore
l, Henry W. Cannon, Comptroller of the Cur
rency. do hereby certify that THE First
National Bank of Palatka" in the City of Pa
Iatka, in the County of Putnam. and State of
Florida, is authorized to commence the bust
ness of banking MS provided in section fifty
one hundred and sixty-nine of the revised
statutes of the United States.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and
seal of office this 18th day of July 1884.
[SEAL.l H. w. CANNON,
Comptroller of the Cur ency.
NO. 1928.
The First National Bank of Palatka will
open its doors TO the public on July Is, 1884,
office hours from $50 a. m, to 2:30 p. IN. It
will succeed TO the business and occupy the
office of The Banking House of VIM. J. Wine
gar & Co. WIN. j. VINEGAR. President.
III. G. PAYNE, Cashier.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
Call for Primary Meeting.

FRANCIS, FLA, July 10, 1884.
Pursuant to a resolution of the Demo-
cratic Campaign Club, and inconformity
with the order of the Conservative De-
mocratic Executive Committee of Put
nam county, it is ordered that primary
meeting be held at the court house in the
city of Palatka, on August 2. 1884, at 70
M. for the purpose of selecting thirteen
delegates to represent precinct s, in The
county convention to be held at Palatka,
August 9Th, 1884, at IL o'clock. A full
attendance is requested.
|. A. WEBB,
Chairman.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
Proceedings of the Democratic Cam
paign Club, Precinct No. 8.

FRANCIS, FLA, July &c, 1884.
Editor PALATKA NEWS:
Pursuant to adjournment, the club
was called to order by B. F. Roberts, vice
president, in the absence of the president
7. A. Webb, J. P. Boyd and B. W.
Howell, secretaries, present.
Minutes of the previous meeting ap-
proved.
August Leyvroy was elected treasurer
of the club.
B. F. Roberts, Calvin Thigpen and B.
w. Howell were elected an executive
committee of the club.
The question was then raised as to the
propriety of consolidating ''all the clubs
in the precinct was discussed, upon
which the following resolution was of
fered and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the democratic cam
paign club of precinct No. retain its
identity and seniority; that we do not
object to consolidating all the clubs of
precinct by others identifying them
selves Will lbs, anu IiSIcUS tAItlu d COi-
dial invitation to all to come join our
club.
The following resolution was also Of
fered and adopted:
That the democratic campaign club of
precinct No. s, at the proper time before
the election give a barbecue. and make a
rousing campaign boom at Francis; also,
That the executive committee of this
club be specially requested to attend the
primary on August 2, to assist in the Sc
Letting proper delegates to represent pre-
cinct in the county convention to meet
at Palatka August 9th, 1884.
There being no further business, the
club, on motion, adjourned to meet Mon
day at p. m, August 4th, 1894.
B. F. ROBERTS.
Vice Chairman,
J. 2. BOYD,
Gaa~aa4ar5ac
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
SOONER.

Mrs. Annie Pierce, widow of Leuten-
ant Pierce of Confederate army fame,
committed suicide at Baltimore, Wednes-
day, by hanging herself to bed-post at
her residence, % CRANKY street. Mrs.
Pierce was prominent lady in Staun-
ton, Va, before the war. She was
highly connected. Several years ago her
husband died, leaving her penniless with
three small children. Her health soon
began to fail, and article after article
was sold to keep the wolf from the door,
until, becoming respondent, the poor
woman resolved upon suicide. She was
too proud to make known her pitiable
condition, and she has been living in ut
ter seclusion. Her children, the eldest I
years old, will be cared for by the con.
federate society.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
j. p. BOYD, Secretary.


A Conservative Democratic Convention
will be held at Palatza, August 9Th, 1884,
IL o'clock, m, for the purpose of nomin-
ating state senator to represent the 18th
senatorial district, and two members of
the assembly to represent Putnam
County in the next legislature. Also to
choose an executive committee for Put
am County.
The different precincts will be entitled
TO the following representation, based
nnon the vote Of tSS2:
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

Third assistant postmaster General Ha-
zen is acting as postmaster general in the
absence of pcstmaster-general Gresham,
who has gone to Indiana.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
AGENTS FOR THE NEWS.

The following gentlemen are the authorized
gents of THE PALATKA DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS, In their several localities:
w. 4. Dewitt, San Mateo.
w. .. Valentine, Nashua.
G. S. Packard WeIaka.
X. III. Bard, NOrwalk.
J Il Marshall, Fruitland, Fla.
J / McCallum, Orange Mills, Fla.
A. Il. Bartlett, Georgetown.
Daniel Darling, Drayt0n Island.
j. Il. Higley, Lake George.
T. L. Burton, Crescent City.
j. G. Strickland, InteFlachen.
A. Munroc, McNieekin.
VIM. G. BraddOek, Seville.
j. S. CowdOn, st. Augustine.
IT. a. Vogelbach, Merose.
Charles Moore, Lake Worth, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

1t is ordered that the precinct meetings
that the chairmen of the various clubs
arrange the hour and place of meeting TO
insure as full attendance as possible. All
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
sIrsadv organized clubs do SO ON August
ID.
f. S. GRILL,
Jos. PRICE,
s. j. KENNEDY, Committee
w. F. FORWARD,
w. II. WIGG,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

An instant and permanent cure for Neural
gia, Sick and Nervous Headache and all ner-
vous pains: Take a teaspOOnful of JOrdan's
Joyous Julep as per directions on bottle. IN
painful menstruatiOn it acts like magic. If
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
where. was
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

CORRESPONDENCE

Solicited on all interesting topics throughout
the state. We viii be especially grateful for
all local items of interest 10 the public. News
sent by wire should be abbreviated when prgac-
ticabie, and sent after O'Clock, p. m, address
ed to PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
AN EXCITING CHASE.
How Would-Be Excursionists Did
Not Get to Fernandina
Editor PALATKA NEWS:

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
On Sunday morning, July 9th, it was
understood an excursion train would
leave Palatka for Fernandina, and as the
train crossed Emmett and Hawkins
street, with a vigorous increasing speed,
man came rushing down to the track,
gesticulating frantically for the train to
to go, and SO he switched on the track
without slowing up" on putting son
brakes and started to run down the
train; started as though he expected to
do it, and the last we saw of him in the
dim distance he was speeding up" as
though victory was only a question of
time. No, no; the distance and his fran
tic movements prevented our recognizing
him but, like Blaine and Logan, he
made good start and sanguine of sue
| cess, on the right track, but not being on
the right platform and train, he appeared
to be left. Well he made a good run
where he excursioned to, when and
where he had his picnic and how he en-
joyed the trip viii probably be reserved
to tell about the 1st of November. In
the meantime he is respectfully informed
that if we were forced to laugh heartily
to see him run down that excursion
train, it did not last over fifteen minutes.
We were glad we were. not going with
him, and wished he had on a Cleveland
badge, and had been little
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
B. W. HOWELL, Secretaries.

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. with her
usual opposition to her brother, Henry
Ward, has come out enthusiastically for
Blaine and Logan, but her hardly ever
heard of husband, Professor Stowe, will
do the voting for the family.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

Just received at the Pioneer Ice and Grain
warehouse of VIM +. Forward, new lots of
Cotton Seed Meal. Western Corn. Oats, Hay
etc. also Maryland Glover Hay, at lowest pos
slbie figures
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
TaE FIoR1nA MEnIo1NE-Hoon,s ErREKl

THE FLORIDA MEDICINE HOODS EUREKA
Prepared expressly for this climate. At this
season in this climate a perfect household pan
acea. 1t prevents malaria cures biliousness,
relieves constipation and keeps you healthy
and well. To the business man it is inValua-
Die Simply take Il dose when YOU feel unwell
ana you will not have to lay up, but can at
tend to business and eat what you like and go
in any sort OF weather For sale by druggists
in Palatka and elsewhere. was
THE HARNETT HOUSE, STANDARDIZATION
to Savannah Ga, will find the Iarnett House
a comfortable and desirable stopping place,
whore the uniform excellence of the table s a
subject of general remark, while the price is
only ~ per day-Chicago National Hotel Re
porter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

board i'm private family. Rooms large and
airy, location desirable. Corner Front and
Madison Streets, Palatka. 5. MCCLELLANp.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

Pure clear and solid Kennebec Ice, at
prices defying all competition and as low us
any points in the south, delivered free from
the Pioneer Ice House Of VIM. It. Forward.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

At the Pioneer Ice House of WIN. +. Forward
are being discharged cQrgoes of pure flint
Ilennebec Ice, the product Of the mountain
rills and streams OF Maine.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29
For Lax Assessor.

Under the provisions of the democratic state
platform | offer myself as candidate for the
Office of tax assessor of Putnam county.
BENZ. +. ROBERTS
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-29

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