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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-03
BRIEF MENTION.

The total number of separate farms in
the United States is 1000, 600, and their
aggregate value is $4,000, 600, 900.
BIaines friends fear he has been de
ceived in the New York delegation One
delegate remarked recently: Il do not
approve the sentiment in my district
which is for Blaine. | consider Arthur
the stronger candidate" A Blaine man
Observed; This kind of Blaine support
isn't worth the powder to blow it up"
TiIIrecentIy Florence Nightingale hard
ly has been heard of for some time. She
was thirty-four years old when she
achieved fame for the organizer of the
poble corps of nurses in the Crimea. For
a long while past she has been an invalid
and very weak, but lately she has come
out very strong for female suffrage.
Gen. Butler was a conspicuous figure
on the floor of the House in Washington
the other day. Tilted back in a cane
seat chair and with a red flower in the
hole of his closely-buttoned coat. the ex-
Governor chatted glibly Of his prospects
for the Presidency. and in response to a
query he declared that, if he were not
nominated by the Democracy in Chica-
90, he would run Independently.
\ Wall street broker says in the New
York Telegram: Ten years ago 1 knew
a man who had $11 ,O0O 600 and
sevenc hildren. One day I asked
did not retire. His answer was: Ihave
/ 11,000. 900 and seven children. One day
him why he did not retire His
answer was: Ihave $11 ZOO. 600. Iwant
just twelve, because I have seven chill
dren. My wish is to give each a million
and keep five for myself" That man
died in a tenement-house, and his chill
dren are working for 81 day.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-03
WICKER TO BE RENOMINATEI

WASHINGTON, May 31.-It is under
stood that after the Chicago Convention
the President viii reappoint Collector
Wicker, of Key West, who has been eX-
Onerated from blame, it is understood, in
connection with the Aguero affair.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-03
Smaller Coins.
ms TimnS-Dnmncrnt-

New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The rich city of New York IS demand
ing the coming Of half-cents as a needed
convenience in several trades and lines
of business. Toys, candies and innum-
erable small articles are now sold in that
city for less than cent. but there being
no coin of smaller value than ten mills.
it is necessary to purchase more than one
perhaps really wants. Pine for kindling
is sold in New York two bundles for a
cent; apples, three for a cent. If you
want only one you cannot get it; you
must buy three times as much as You
need. and give or throw away what you
do not want.
The New York Sun. which made an
inspection of the shops. found a general
demand for small coin, such as a half
cent, among both the shop-keepers and
purchasers. It points out that nearly
every other country but ours has a
smaller coinage. The French centime is
/ only one-fifth of one cent; the POrtu-
guese rel only one-tenth, and the Chi
/ nese cash, or sen, Of even less value. Ii
was evidently the intention of the origi-
nal trainers of our currency that we also
should have a smaller coin than a cent
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-03

When Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher was
reminded that Henry Irving, the actor,
had IN his book on America described
her as at first cool in her reception of Ell
len Terry as guest, but had at the end
OF the visit been SO entirely capitivated
by the actress as to impulsively embrace
her and weep in her arms, she simply an
swered Nonsense ~
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-03

Insh potatoes by the thousand barrels
are going to market from Monticello.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
NOT DRUNK, BUT DEAD.

Two Policemen Remove a Corpse to Head
quarters Through Mistake.
New HAvESr September l4.-At an early
hour this morning three men were observed
dragging a man across Water street to
vacant lot. Two policemen followed the
party, and found what they supposed. to be
very drunken man. The patrol wagon was
called and the man was removed to
headquarters. II was there found
that he was dead Blood dotted his outside
apparel, and while he looked as if he had
been roughly handled, there were no marks
of violence. The dead man proved to be
John +. Crowley, who has been boarding
with his sister, Mrs. Mary J. Brennan, a
widow. The deceased Of late years has
been rather unfortunate, owing to his habit
of drinking. His cousin, Timothy j. Crow
ley, the assistant city attorney, on this &C
count was recently appointed his conserva.
tor. For some months he has lived
away from home. Yesterday he called at
the Mayors office and asked his conser.
vator for money. The rent was due on the
10th but being busy, Mr.. Crowley had
not had time to collect it. John said he
had an opportunity to go to work in Wall
ingford and must have money for an outfit
Mr. Crowley then gave him =. This was
at 10 o'clock in the day, and then the man
was perfectly sober and apparently in his
usual health, which has always been good
1t was ascertained that Crowley had Wis.
tied McCarthys saloon, at the corner Of
LAFAYETTE and West Water streets, and it
was said that from there his liieless BODY
had been carried.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
A GUILTY WRETCH.
A youngstown stock Raiser Contssses 10
Being . forGer.

A youngstown stock Raiser Contssses 10
Being . Forgsr.
YOUNGSTOWN o September l4.-Recent-
ly suits aggregatiDs $4,000 were COM
menced on notes signed by Samuel Wanna.
maker, q young stock dealer, and endorsed
by Nathan wannamaker and Adam Fern.
stermsker, both wealthy farmers. The in
dorsers pronconccs them forgeries, and
pending litigation the maker Of
the notes skipped out. To-day
papers were filed in court alleging
Inst the principal had returned TO the coun.
try and was dangerously i'll, his demise being
regarded as certain. Desiring to make oil
reparation In his power, they Allege that he
confessed to the wholesale forgsries, and do.
sircs that his testimony be taken At once, a.
his death is imminent. A commission will
be ordered to take the testimony, but should
Young Wannamaker by any means recover.
his admission Of guilt will doubtless result in
bis securing long contract ct the pen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
POLITICAL POINTERS

Picked Up About the National Capital.
WASHINGTON, b. C., September IL
Considerable criticism is indulged in here
as 10 the contrast between Governor Cleve-
land S action at the funeral of Judge Folger,
d last week. and that of Secretary Chandler
and his political master, James e.. Blaine
The Governor absolutely prohibited every
demonstration whatever in his honor in
view of the solemn event of the day, the OBJ
sequies of the distinguished Secretary of the
Secretary Of the Treasury. Blaine, however,
with execrable taste, sent dispatch to Ge-
ueva to Secretary Chandler, in which the
Mulligan candidate gloated over the Re-
publican majority in Maine. This dispatch
was posted up conspicuously in Geneva
hotel while the remains Of Judge Folger
were being carried past to his last retiring
place. Underneath the dispatch was writ
ten:-"By permission of HoR. William E.
Chandler, Secretary United States Navy"
The heartleSsness and bad taste here ex-
hibited have given much offence to the
friends Of Judge Folger in Albany.
West Virginia.
Capt. E1 7. Corder, postmaster at Peck's
Run, Upshur county, West Virginia, and
leading merchant at that place, and G. P.
Sargent, Esq, of Barbour county, who is
about to establish newspaper in FrankliD,
Pendleton county, werein the city last even
ing on their way West They report the
political situation in West Virginia as be-
coming more hopeful every day, and the
prospect assured Of largely increased
Democratic majority.
How Tammany's Action is Viewed.
The action of Tammany in endorsing the
National Democratic ticket has done much
to inspire the Democratic leaders here with
renewed hope. 1t was feared by many that
the alleged apathy within the organization
would be more open and apparent The
Democratic hangers say that with this dec
larstion upon Tammany's part bold and
aggressive fight can be made in Ohio, be-
cause now the outlook for q Democratic
victory in New York is the more promising
On the other hand, the Republican leaders
affect indifference as to Tammsny's action,
and hint that they have reason to know
that the bulk Of the voters will follow Ora
DIV in Buffers support
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
HAS snE EL0PED?
Mysterious DISAPPEARANCE of Pretty Mar
ried Woman OF New Haven.

Mysterious Disappearance of q Pretty Mar
ried Woman OF New Haven.
NLw HAVEN, September l4.-Some-
thing Of q sensation has been created here
to-day by the mysterious disappearance and
supposed e!opement Of Mrs. William q.
Deck. She is yocng and pretty woman
and dressed styEshly. Mr.. Leek says their
married life has been a very happy one.
She was q widow when she became his
wife. When he left home she kissed him at.
fec,ionately and asked what she should
order for dinner. he suggested several
things and went to his place of business
On his return Mrs Keek had disap
peared and the house was
Stripped OF All It's Furniture.
most of which was new and costly. No
trace Of the runaway has yet been found.
Mr.. Leek saia to-day Il don't knos
whether she has eloped l have heard that
q gentleman was calling at my house sew
ersl times week who professed to be
very great friend of mine and who nos
pree,s me warmly Ehen meet him. Any
one in the neigh6orhood will besr me ouI
in The statement that I've treated my vii;
as we'd Ms nossibly cvsld- I've gwen he
/ etery thlng that nsafl 0--i. "isI Iog. haci
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
THE BLAINE-SENTINEL SUIT.
The Judge Declines to Rule that the Que
tions Must be Answered.

The Judge Declines to Rule that the Ques-
tions Must be Answered.
INDIANAPOLIS, September l4.-In the
United States District Co1rt yesterday a
motion to rule that the plaintiff answer the
interrogatories in the Blaiue-Sentinel libel
suit came up before Judge Woods. The
Judge stated in advance of the
argument that interrogatories had long
oeeu prohibited in practice in courts
in this United States circuit, aud while per-
s3aally he should like to see the rule
changed he would not take the liberty to set
it aside at this time However, If, with this
preliminary statement, the attorneys desired
10 argue the question he would listen to
hem.
Senator Harrison stated that the inter
rogstories would be answered, but when
Mr. Turpie asked when, he declined to an
swer.
The argument then proceeded and at the
conclusion Judge Woods declined to rule on
the motion. The action of the Judge leaves
it optional with Blaine's attorneys as to an
swering the interrogatories.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
A Ia TEXAS.

How an Intended Victim Got In His work.
SHERMAN, Tex, September l4.-At .
late hour last night Joe Gunter, wealthy
cattle dealer, shot and killed Dan Thomp.
sor, the proprietor of large saloon here
and at Dallas. Thompson was indebted TO
Gunter about 5000. Gunter levied on the
property and Thompson publicly threatened
to Kill Gunter, taking position in q hall
way last night with the. intention Of shoot.
ing Gunter as be passed. Being warned
Gun,er armed himself with shot gun and
pistol, entered the saloon where Thompsoa
was sitting. and emptied the contents Of
both weapons in Thompsons breast. Gunt'
erwss r peaceable and highly respected citi-
zen and one Of the weaithiest men in north
Texas. He has been held for the grand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
1o.NIGurs ,rEEr1Ne THE CAPITOL.

Tonight grand Democratic rally will 6e
held at the Capitol Square, to be addressed
by Gov. T. Willis WILSON and Hon. JOHS
BsASSON. Since the campaign opened
there has been a general desire to hear
Dir. WILSON speak and it will result in an
outpouring Of voters, regardless Of political
ProcIvities. He has gathered together an
army Of facts which he presents for the
consideration Of the thinking voter and
EpOn which be takes his stand as a popular
candidate. 4 presentment of the FLICE
amendment will 3e en- interesting feature OF
his address tonight, which will also touch
afoa many Of those live questions now up
germost in the minds Of all West Yirgini-
aus Mr.. WILSON was nominated largely
3 the wOrkingmen aud labor interests OF
,tc State sni IS sure OF an apprsciative
Audience Of thai claas Of men-the bone and
ae~ q Wheeling.
|UDGE BEsySsuN will be heard with quite
a, lively an interest The Gne impression
created by his speech st the Island SigSam,
last wseS. has gone abroad over the city
ana 'oegsy 4gil take advantage OF this oP'
portuniny - hear him. His tariff exPoS''
'9n vii interest the workers Of this viein-
~ eaHnzally and bring them out in num-
7ers
TIE vsriOas Democratic clubs of the city
viz sum out to greet these two distinguish
." - rs OF West Virginia and Democrats u;
.srge will take pride in making the meeting
memorable one.
Gov. WILSON viii go from here to Brooke
county and thence TO Hancock, returning
To Netzel county on Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
The Terrible Death Of q West Wr-
ginia Lady.
DRAINED BY A FALLING Tree.
The Victim Not Missed aad the Accident
Unknown Until BY Chance
She Was Found BY
the Workmen.
THE MOTHERS LIFE oIsPAIREo OF.

81. GEORGE, W. Va. September Ia
News comes from Fairfax Stone, on the
Grant county line, ofthe horrible death OF
Miss Sours, the daughter Of the proprietor
ofa boarding house on the new railroad.
II seems that the railroad men were engaged
in telling trees that stood near the boarding
house. About 3 o'clock in the morning
they were engaged in cutting down q large
tree which they expected would fall at a
perfectly safe distance from the house, but
they took the precaution to warn the in
mates, and the young lady in particular,
(she was standing in the door, not to leave
the house till the tree should have fallen.
With this, the workmen thought no more
Of the matter; but Miss Sours
Forgot the Warning
and went to the yard for stove wood. Just
then the tee fell, striking dry pine and
was thrown somewhat from the direction in
which il was expected to fall, and it and
the dead tree both came down together.
The girl was struck by the falling trees and
buried in the wreck OF logs and broken
limbs. She was feartully crushed. A snag
ran entirely through her face from cheek to
check, and another FIVE inches in length
penetrated her eye, and her skull was trac
iured in several places,
She was not missed from the house, and
the workmen had not seen the tree fall on
her and knew not Of il till they found her
some time after as they we're trimming the
tree She was unconscious and
In Dying Condition.
She was gotten out from under the pile
Of broken limbs and logs and was carried
home to her msther, who tainted away and
remained unconscious 30 long that ply.
scian was sent tor, and for two or three
lays her life was despaired OF.
Meanwhile the young lady had died. She
.ived only three hours, and did not seem to
suffer The blow she received on the head
nad probably rendered her insensible to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
. New York Tribune a

Iaa New York Tribune attributes the
.l,iEcss depression and the closing OF man
ua,.uiirg establishments throughout the
country to the fear Of Democratic sac
cess?
That is a concession on the part of the
Ii1u1e that Democratic success is pretty
vel, assured.
We observe that on Friday, five days after
BLAME carried Maine by the largest major
.'v that State ever gave to a Republican
.ckct in a Presidential year, the two large
cotton nils in Biddeford, in that State, de-
termined to shut down on account Of busi-
ness depression. Are they also alarmed at
The fear Of Democratic success2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
NO VACANCY EXISTS.

The Es-President Thought to Re EntitIsd
To His ONCE.
wAsnryGToS, September l4--A question
las been raised as to the Presidents author
.ty to appoint new Commissioner Of La
Dor Statistics. and il is stated that this is
the reason for the delay in filling the Office.
Mr.. Jarrett commission was withheld after
lis confirmation. and, as the Tenure Of
Office act authorizes the President to fill,
Turing the recess Of the Senate, only such
sacancies as may occur from death resig-
nation or inability TO serve. it is held that
he President can not legally gil the Office,
as there is no vacancy which would come
within the law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
THE CHOLERA.

The Disease Rapidly sprsadisg In Italy.
RoxE, September l+.-From midnight
Friday till Sunday there has been 1893
cholera cases and 6s7 deaths. At Naples
siscs the beginning Of the outbreak there
has been 1927 deaths. Todays bulletins
shows in the last twenty. four hours st Ber.
gsmo, twenty eight fresh cases and twelve
deaths; st Caserta, eight cases and two
deaths; Caveo, nineteen cases and Eve
deaths; Genoa, fortythrse casessnd thirty.
two deaths; At spezia, twentyeight cases
and ixteen deaths
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
BARBOUR COUNTY.
Large Meetings Greet Messrs. Wilson and
Martin.

Large Meetings Greet Messrs. Wilson and
PHlLIPrL ". Va, September lS.-[Ex-
elusive. Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson and Hon.
B. F. Martin addressed the Democracy ofthe
county, at two or three places on the llth
and 18th inst. Large crowds attended the
meetings and gave them hearty welcome.
Barbour is thoroughly organized. All the
Democrats are aroused; all will be at the
polls, and the State and coanty tickets will
be Overwhelmingly elected. Barbour has a
splendid ticket la the field. AL sober,
competent and aggressive master
at this place The post oaise is
in the rear end of the store room and the
safe was in the front If the room with its
rear facing the large glass front window
The thieves entered BIZ boring the front door
No suspicion attaches to any person In
this city The post office and the stamps
accessible were not disturbed. The thieves
seem to have been after the cash and they
got it. Now let somebody get them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15

The Boston Herald claims to have it on
coed authority that Mr.. BLAyE's general
aansger, Steve ELENs, abandoned West
Virginia as hopeless more than a week ago.
and has been putting all the work and
money into Ohio that could be spared from
Maine. With the surrender of this forlorn
hope it says, vsnishes all chance Of carry
Lrg southern State for BLAINE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
Two Men Drownsd.

RIcBxoxD. Va. September 1.-The
steam tug Frank Somers exploded her
boiler in the James river, near City Point,
this morning. At the time Of the accident
she was towing q sch ,oner up the river TO
this city, The ere. Of the tug consisted Of
Capt. Cavinaugh and four men. A soon
as the explosion occurred oil the men
jumped overheard Csyinsugh and boy
Of I8 we're drowned. The remainisg four
men in the sunken boat were saved by the
men on n schooner The Frank Somers
belonged 10 Cayinaugh. her master.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15

ArylcEs from al parts of the West indi-
.a,e that 30 per cent. of the corn crop is
on, Of danger from frost. Now that the
success Of King Corn is assured, ST. JoHN
nav as well retire from the contest. More
coru means more spirit; more spirit means
more enthusiasm in the ranks Of the two
,rea' political parties Cold water may be
,Coi enough for ST. JOHN, but it will not
.afsse auy spirit into his campaign. The
Only ssizt in the political arena should re
go solitude and keep still.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15

Wagy it comes to a question Of necessity
Oh Goth sides there is no trouble between
capital aad labor. The Edgar Thompson
steel Company Of Pittsburg, having shown
rs la6Orers that under the present rates Of
wages i; was losing money and would have
TO close down sooner or later, the men yield
I'd to a reduction of pay without whim-
per Il is when one side tries to climb
higher and higher on the backs ofthe other
,iie that trouble begins.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
A POISONED SPRING.
A Neighborly Quarre' which May Result
I'm Murder.

A Neighborly Quarre, which May Result
I'm Murder.
TROY, N. j., September l4.--ln Tea
Broeck's medow, in Waterford there is q
spring that has been used by the residents
Of the neighborhood for many years. The
land belongs to the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company. Mary kirwin o"ns prop
erty ad Joining and has right OF way through
the meadow TO the spring. Yesterday Mrs
Kirwin son John attempted to remove the
barrel, but met with serious opposiuon on
the part Of the neighbors who have de
pended on the spring water for drinking
and culinary purposes kirwin failed
10 remove the barrel and had a
fight with Michael Moore who was ar
rested but discharged. Kirwin threatened
to fix the well, and, as So eral persons who
had us I'd the water were iaken dangerous
ly, i'll today it is suspected that poison was
placed in the barrel. The authorities have
sent some Of the water to this city for anal
ysis
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15

l. seems that BLAINEs victory in Maine
.a,t him barrels Of money. If his own
safe. which has not voted Democratic
.;c,et tor over 30 years has to be bought
, vote for him. what can he hope for in
.h,r States?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15

IIa Democrats Of Psrkersburg will have
smother meeting on Tuesday (to-mOrrOw)
a.ga,, a, which time they will be addressed
~ Jlige J. ". CLANPETT, a member of
Congress from Illinois. Judge c. is re,
,s.ei to be an eloquent orator and an efee-
we speaker. The Parkersburg Democracy
,.re ,ot their war paint on.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
TELEGRAPH WAR.
Th.B. q O. in trouble In rsr...

DALLAS, September IA telegraph war
developed here today between the Gulf,
Colorado and Sante Fe Railway for the Bal
timore and Ohio line on the one eide, and
the Houston and Texas Central for the
Western Union on the other.
The Baltimore and Ohio set their
poles, beginning at this place, when em.
ployes OF the Houston and Texas Central
pulled them up. These latter we're arrested
Tor malicious mischief and gave bond The
Western Union applied TO the district court
for an injunction. which viii be served TO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
our MARY.

London Critics Bitter Hostility 10 Her.
LoSDos, September H-In ihsvske Of
Mr.. Labouchere's Truth, the Saturday Re
view yesterday contained bitterly hostile
criticism to Miss Mary Andersoos merits -
an actress. The article makes ferocioos
onslaught upon the arts, and upon
those who have contributed BY
their presence, their applause
and their money to make her visit
10 England success. After long TRADE
of biliiousness. The writer concludes that
AN address more devoid Of sensibility has
rar.Is been in prominent part"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15
REPUBLICANS TREMBLING

For the safety OF wisconsin-rhe Path OF
the Blaineitss Full OF Thorns.
Ia CRosss. Wis, September l4.-At no
time during Presidential canvass in
Northwestern Wisconsin has the political
feeling been so warm or animated as at
present. Both parties seem to be alive to
the fact that Wisconsin is lighting ground,
and it now looks as though the fight would
be bitter and close A month ago the Re
pubhcans claimed they would carry this
State by 10000, but there seems to be an
uadercgyreDt that las 50 coupl tel! changed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-15

VIII some able editor in the First Dis
net please tell us why GEN. Corr cannot
lsErst JrnGE BRNNNOX2-Ritchie Gazette
Yes: here is an editor able to tell why ::
Because he cannot get votes enough.
five - something harder.