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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09
QUALIFIED SUFFRAGE.

As we have already said, the only
guard our people can put around the
ballot box is qualification to suf-
frage. That every adult male shall
vote, is accepted as the cornerstone
of our government; that the fran
chise shall depend on neither race,
color or previous condition, is also
accepted as a principle of our organ
ic law, But tits only reasonable for
the good of all that laws affecting
property should be passed only by
those who are directly interested in
the common welfare, and as society
in Florida is now constituted, a con-
trolling influence is often exerted at
the polls by class of voters who
pay nothing in the shape of taxes for
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09
The Philadelphia Times.
L SS4.

THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES, 1884.
THE TIMES will enter upon the new year
stronger and more prosperous than ever be-
fore in its histOry-mOre widely read and
quoted, more heartily commended, and more
tercely criticized, with a more complete or
ganiZatlOn, and an able SSOtf of contributors
and with the same independence and fearless
ness that has made it successful and powerful
in the past.
THE TINES has no party to follow, no candi-
dates to advance, but will meet every issue, as
it has ever done, with consistent devotion to
the right, to honest government, and the pub
lie welfare. And, while maintaining its posi-
ton as the leading journal of Philadelphia, it
will aim to be continually in the advance in all
that can add value to a newspaper.
The value of a newspaper is not in its size or
display, but i'll the intelligence and care, the
cOnciseness and freshness with which it is
euled- IIfE LINES spehds, iaNlSnIy Iot news
from all parts OF the world, but all its dis
patches are carefully edited and condensed, in
order to give the complete news of the day in
the most concise and attractive shape, and with
il a large variety of entertaining and instruc-
tive reading. The best writers at home and
abroad are employed to enrich its columns,
and to make 1t a journal adapted both to the
busy man and to the leisure of the home cir
Gle. a welcome visitor to intelligent and honest
citizens Of every political, religious and social
taste.
THE WEEKLY TIMES is altogether different
from the weekly newspapers Of twenty years
ago The day of those papers have gone by.
The telegraph and better local newspapers
everywhere, especially in the thriving centres
of rural population, have made the old weekly
IneIFOpOIitdH newspaper uIlSdIls1S ing. 1loSe
that cling to their ancient usageS have lost
their hold on our fOrward-mOving people; they
are but shadows of their former greatness and
they have but shadow of their former power
Those papers have had their usefulness, but it
is gone; and. with it. they are going, too It
was not the fault of the papers: it was the i'm
prOvement of the country that brought about
the change. Men and women. wherever they
live. now require fresher news; and they re-
quirc mare than news.
THE WEEKLY TINES gathers off the types of
every passing week whatever has lasting in
terest to the people at large, and sets it before
them in such generosity of paper and print as
would have astonished us all twenty yeors ago.
DAILY-Twelve cents week, fifty cents a
month. Sc year, two cents a copy.
SUNDAY-FOur cents copy, So year.
WEEKLY-One copy, 81 a year; five copies,
IS year; ten copies, SIS a year; twenty cop
les SIS a year, with one copy free to the getter-
up of every club.
THE TINES,
PHILADELPHIA.
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CLUSTERED AT THE PALATKA Posi- OFFICE
AS SECOND-CLAsS MAIL MATTER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09
PALATKA, FLA, APRIL 8, 1884.
A UNCONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

An able exchange, the Pensacola
an, expresses It's surprise in a half
column editorial that anybody
should advocate a constitutional
convention. We have urged the
necessity Of q radical change in our
organic law from the first. We be-
lieve a declaration in its favor by
the State convention is an absolute
necessity. The needs of the State
require it; all the claims to be urged
by considerations of equity, nay of
absolute necessity, demand revision
of the constitution. The Pensacolian
accuses all who askfor the convention
of following some uncomfortable
leader. We cannot deny this, be-
cause really we are willing to follow
any one who goes in the right direc-
ton, but we cannot follow the Pen
sacolian unless we are convinced it
is right. And the only argument
offered by our exchange is an at
tempt to show that when the consti-
tuition is changed, the negroes will
acquire political supremacy. Now
we would be sorry to see the ignor-
ant element in power anywhere, but
the negro, if citizen, is entitled to
his vote, and if he polls a majority
of these he must elect his candidates.
We are unwilling to use the power
put in our hands by a constitution
so opposed to every principle of our
party, even though that constitution
was made and forced upon us by
the Republicans. We know and
feel it is bad; if the Democrats do
not change it when they have the
power, they are as much responsible
for it and all the iniquities made
possible by it, as the party which
gave it birth. No consideration of
party policy can justify people in
condoning injustice or allowing pub
lie sin to walk unreproved in the
sight of ALL
Under our present constitution,
the governor has too much arbitra-
ry power; the taxes cannot be equit-
ably assessed; maladministration in
Office cannot bequickly and effective
" punished, and the people have too
little voice in their own government.
We think these indictments against
the present constitution can be fully
borne out by facts; we think the
State has outgrown the necessity for
any system of tItelage except that
allowed in our schools.
Evil may be done in some coun-
ties, but with all Democratic cordi-
ality and kindness we beg to remind
the Pensacolian that partial evil is
universal good" and that the party
cannot be expected to ignore It's
time-honored traditions and the pre-
cepts of its fathers to save him from
negro rule, if that class Of citizens
can poll majority of votes in his
county. The rights of the minority
can only be protected in the courts.
and the majority must rule the bal
lot box under popular government.
We sympathize with our neighbor.
but the constitutional convention
will be called, and the Democratic
party will demand it in full conven-
assembled.
QUALIFIED SUFFRAGE.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09
Mr.. Geo. C. MORGAN

OF JACKSONVILLE. ALABAMA, WILL
~ exhibit samples of leather tanned from
FIVE to seventeen days; also show the demon
stratiOn at Thomkins Il Weeks.
He has letters from leading Boston merchants
and othets who acknowledge it to be equal to
if not superior to bark tanned leather.
inst the thing for Florida, it requires
bark and persons of limited means can start
with a small capital and double same every
sixty days.
viii tan alligator skins, and furs with hair
on. such as mink deer, rabbit and cat. in seven
days, leaving the skin softer than any tan
known.
viii sell tanners county or state rights.
Persons can have alligator skins tanned by
leaving them at ThOmkins & Weeks,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09

BENZ. HARRISON, Editor.

THE DAILY NEWS is published every morn
ing, except Monday, and delivered by carriers
in the city, or mailed postage free, for 80 cents
a month, S1.50 for three months, $3.50 for six
months or So per annum.
THE WEEKLY NEWS is an SPACE 4S-cOlumn
paper. published every Saturday, containing
ali the news of the week, local and general. 1t
Is the largest and handSomest weekly paper
published in Florida, and will be mailed post
age free for 81 a year, or 80 cents for six
months Specimen copies free to any address.
Local advertisements 20 cents per line for
first insertion and 10 cents per line for each adj
ditional insertion. Special notices 10 cents per
line Reduced rates on continued advertise
mentS.
All advertising bills become due pro rata
every month Local advertisements due at
the expiration of the time for which they are
inserted.
All remittances should be made by express,
noney-order or registered letter.
Address, -
w. W. RANDALL.
BUSINESS MANAGER,
PALATRA, FLORIDA.
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Presbrey'S Drayton Island Mari,
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

A LII CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF
II ). III. Demont must be presented as pre
scrlbed by law or this notice will be pleaded
IN bar. And all parties concerned win take
notice that SIX months from the date hereof
VIII ask for my final discharge from such
administrations before the county Judge for
Putnam county, Florida. ~
-, G. A. KN0WLTON.
a Pm q Aoo7- +. ACnlnlsfIaior
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09
THE MOST NATURAL AND SUBS TAE7IAL
Orange Tree Food

Important Questions:
no YOU DESIRE A STEADY, HEALTH
~ full, vigorous growth, do you desire CLEAN
BRIGHT FRUIT? Then buy and apply
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Every persons fruit where it has been an
pIled are clean, luscious and bright. Refer
ence by permission: Hon. ]. w. Tucker Judge
W. A Cooke, a. c. Martin, n. J. Stenstrom
Charles Groves and many others have demon
stTated rs excellent qualities, and we now Of
fer it to the public with perfect confidence
Price per ton, or eight barrels on pier head
Drayton Island, $40: or at City Wharf san
filled G. o. D. Address
A. A. PREsBREY & CO. Sanford. Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-09
BROAD GAUGE, STEEL RAILS, AIR
BRAKES, FIRST-CLASS EQUIPMENT.

At West Tocoi, and from St. Augustine.
Rates and Fare to all Points as Low as by
any other line, and baggage checked through.
NJ. II. MORAN, q. w. BENTLEY,
Gen. Pass. Agent. Gen. Manager
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
Not Allowed TO Land.

New York, Sept. Thirty steerage
passengers from Turin, Italy, a cholera
port, were refused passage at Havre,
France, for this port, but by an accident
their baggage, which had been placed
on board the steamer, remained there
and came through here. The Health
Officer refused to allow the steerage pas
sengers, who it was supposed had come
in contact with the baggage, to land un.
til promise was given that they would
be thoroughly fumigated. The baggage
will be shipped back to Havre.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
The Fuii volume Of the News.

In this mornings HERALD will be
found the full volume OF the Associated
Press dispatches. We have determined
to place this Journal abreast of the
times, aud wo feel confident that the
people OF Los Angeles will sustain our
enterprise. 1t is OF course owing to very
considerable additional outlay that we
have secured such splendid facilities but
the business OF tho HERALD has grown
with the growth III population and
increased with the increase in wealth OF
Los Angeles. When We reflect that,
forty years ago, the New York Herald
wasa sheet not sixth OF the size OF its
Los Angeles namesake, We may well be
excused in looking forward 10 brilliant
career for newspaper which has al
ways made Southern California the
object OF its best labors and aspirations,
and which will ultimately be published
in State OF South California or Los
Angeles, of which the city Of the latter
name will be the capital Wo have
caused n large extra edition OF our
journal to be printed this norniug for
gratutous distribution, and we shall
heartily welcome new subscribers, who
ought to take pride in supporting home
journalistic enterprise.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

his dignity 20 deal out iothem. Amongst
other things he insulted his hearers by
telling them that the mechanical nppli'
ances which were in use on the farm to-
day increased the capacity Of the iatner
10 labor fully two hundred fold; aud
that, as a result, the granger's income
should be two hundred fold greater than
it was forty or fifty years ago. In other
words, the farmer who succeeded In
making 81 900 before the patenting d
the improved reapers, mowers, etc, etc,
which to-day facilitate bis agricultural
work, ought now to be in receipt Of an
income OF two hundred thousand dollars
per annum. We doubt very much II
this kind OF assinine "rot would 80
down with any considerable portion Of
the inmates Of any well ordered Insane
Asylum. Tho veracious Benny next
proceeded TO inform his hearers that
when be was a farmer boy he could jump
from stone TO stone for mile with.
out once touching the ground, 80
well planted with boulders were the
acres of the paternal homestead on
which he imbbed what he knows Of
farming. As a combination of dema-
gogue and Munchausen Benjamin un'
doubtelly takes tho rag from the bush.
And yet the telegraph fails to inform US
that he was complimented by any over
ripe hen.fruit or that even cabbage
bouquot rewarded this extraordinary
flight Of genius and mendacity OF the
strabismic statesman. All the while he
Is bloated bunting monopolist himself.
worth three or four million dollars. most
Of which colossal fortune has been made
by sheer rapacity, and probably no man
Oh the American continent mt heart cares
less for the workingman or farmer than
he. Probably the greatest obstacle
which these cstimablo people encounter
in obtaining the full consideration from
the law making power which should be
accorded to them lies in their surrender
10 the wiles OF such sham advocates OF
their rights as Butler. If they could
only make up their minds to give the
cold shoulder to such bypocrites the
milleninm would soon be at hand for
honest labor.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
THOs. A. HENDRICKS,
nf I.l.au.
r. r. DEL VALE,
of Los Angeles.
a assss Election Resource.


From all accounts the civil service
humbug ia receiving new exemplifica-
tion Of its hollowness and rottenness.
With all the flourish Of cymbals about
nj calling upon the oppressed govern
ment clerks with which Mr.. B. +. Jones
introduced his assumption OF the chair.
inanship Of the Republican National
Committee, II appears that this unfortu-
nate genus is more diligently canvassed
for grudgng aims than ever. The law
enacts that no employe Of the govern
ment shall be approached by another
Federal official and importuned for
money for campaign purposes. The
devil is whipped around the stump,
however, by n construction of the law
which permits the government hiroling
to be sought out in his humble home
aud "bull-dozed" by such men MS Clapp,
holding Federal offices. II is agreeable
to know, however, that the clerk him.
self has become recalcitrant. To begin
with, his faith in the election of Blaine
j Is Of the smallest. In common with
!, most DISCERNING Americans he sees the
b,hand writing on the wall which means the
Wcashiering Of the Republican party. In
= |; addition, his sense Of manliuess revolts
from the impositions to which ho has
been SO long, subjected and he is de.
termined to test the precise amount Of
sincerity there Is in the Republican Civil
Service professions. Besides, he knows
that, should Cleveland be elected, his
violation of law forbidding him to
furnish money to corrupt elections would
be severely punished, as it ought to be.
As consequence, the Republican cor
ruption fund is in a state of unparalleled
dilapidation. The large contributions
of William Walter Phelps and Steve
Elkins, with those of the unindicted
portion OF the Star Route Ring, would
~he-u sffne iuse for the usual pyramid Of
Dutb " tho VI WV
Blaine managers, owing to the lack of
official building material, it can only rise
to the height Of few feet. All this is
to be very much deplored-by Blaine
and his familiars-but it is auspicious of
results in the interest of good govern
ment and Of that change in the admins
tration of our national affairs for which
all good citizens yearn. To complicate
the situation for the hero of the Multi.
gan letters President Arthur is openly
encouraging the minor Federal officials
in their revolt from an unlawful system
Of official terrorism, and only one men,
ber of his Cabinet, Chandler, shows the
slightest interest in the fortunes Of the
Plumed Knight. No wonder the lights
shine blue over the waters of the pei
lucid Kennebec o. nights.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

PORTLAND, 0gn., Sept. DIR. J. B.
Pilkington was awakened early this
morning by burglar in his house. The
Doctor jumped from his bed, seized a
shotgun and fired, lodging two dozen
buckshot in the burglars back. The
police were summoned and took the man
to the city Jail where he now lies in a
dying condition. The burglar will not
give his name and refuses TO talk to any
one except the priest. Whatever the
latter has learned he will divulge moth
ing.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
The Golden Gate Races.

SAN FRASosco, Sept. 1.-The Golden
Gate Fair Association held races to-day
at Oakland Pork. First race, Golden
Gate purse, $500, for 2-year-olds, three
quarter mile dash. won by Estelle in
l.l7. Second race, Pardee purse, $500,
running, free for all. Forest King won
two straight heats, l.44G, l:474. Third
race. trot, for 2:22 class. purse $500,
won by Mannon in three straight heats,
2:24f. 2:24, 2:22.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
--7--77-77----7--77- -
Sounding Splendid KeynOtes.

While the letter of Gov. Hendricks
accepting the Democratic nomination
for Vice President was notably brief,
in some respects disappointing those who
know how luminously he can write upon
the leading political topics of the day,
that gentleman made ample amends for
his retrenched letter in his speech of
night before last at indianapolis. 1t is
G0 eSaggeration to say that no man in
the United States surpasses MIR. Hen
drickt in clearness of statement and in
comprehensveuess and o resistless logic.
In his speech he gave the true interpre.
tation of that plank in tie Chicago plat
form which relates to the tariff aud
showed that in no sense does the Demo-
cratic party aim to menace either invest.
ed capital or the comfort OF the laboring
man. The Democratic nominee demon
strated the necessity for a rigid revision
of the present import laws in order that
they should be relieved of the injustice
and favoritism to wealth which now char
acterize them. There is no practical
difference between Democrats and the
great majority OF Republicans outside of
Pennsylvania and New England on this
point, and few Democrats are sanguine
of making headway in that section OF the
country. Mr.. Hendricks's explanation
of the Civil Service plank will also meet
with the hearty approval of Democrats
and the acceptance of large body of
Republicans. When he says that only
those who have shown ability and fidel-
ity in their posts and who have refrained
from attempts to corrupt the elections
ought to be retained in office he hits the
nail on the head. His picture of the
Jingo Chieftain Blaine, at the head OF
the rotten hulks called by courtesy the
navy of the United States, attempting
to bullyrag foreign powers was master.
piece and was only equaled by his par
allel between the same Blaine, surren-
dering naturalized American citizens to
Great Britain, and the Democratic Secre.
tary of State, Marcy, demanding the
return Of Martin Koszta at the cannon's
mouth. We do not know whether Mr..
Hendricks will take any extended part
in the present campaign; but, II he
does, it will be to the decided benefit OF
the Democratic cause.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
Ilnrla ooplor of tho herald. 8 oents
Herald Steam Printing House.

Tho usRALp Steam Printing House is not sur
passed by any job Printing Office on the Paolhc
Coast. outside Of San Francisco, 10 facilities tof
doing Job work Low prices. good work and en'
scutIon may be relied upon at this office
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
special Notice

Hereafter notices Of Companies societies
churches etc.. viii only be inserted in he HERALD
as paid Advertisements We reserve, for Places
Of worihip. a gratuitous directory, which VIII
appear every Sunday morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
Wrecked for Robbery.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 1.-The Vir
cinia midland train was wrecked tLis
morning for the purpose of robbery.
The fireman saw a man jump from the
bushes and pursued him into the woods
He found bag in the bushes contain
ing the tools with which the rail was
removed. The wreckers are suspicioned
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
Combination of Demagogue and
Munchausen.

Vn his speech at Williams Grove, the
other day, Benjamin f. Butler was very
bland and insinuating to the honest
farmers who had gathered to hear him,
many of whom undoubtedly despised
the twaddle he thought it not beneath
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

Two pleasant furnished rooms, en- suite. and
on Pearl street, at tho end Of Sixth Street Rail-
road. The situation Is delightful, commanding
an extensive view. Good board can be had close
at hand my0u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
a small Blaze.

WOODBRIDGE, Cal, Sept 1.-The res
idence of James Wilson, five miles north
east of this place, was destroyed by fire
this afternoon. His daughter, about 10
years of age, is believed to be fatally
burned.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

The HgaAlD Office Is connecte a with the tel'
phone system Of Los Angeles city and county
Orders for Advertisements or Job work may
ent through thi. medium TO number i50
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

The HERALD Is the official paper Of the city Of
Los Angeles. Tho city delinquent tax lists and
all othor municipal notices appear only In ts col
umns.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
BUSINESS FOR SALE.

desirable business In one Of the most health
full and pleasant rural neighborhoods Of this
county. Requires ten to twelve thousand dol
lars capital. Can be run by the owner alone,
and will pay from TWENTY-FIVE to thirty per cent.
on the Investment. Apply to MILES BROS.
liz N. Spring St, Temple Block.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
EoR sAlEAr A pARcAIn.

$500 acres Of good grazing land In Los An
So MORFoRD 4 SON,
.,,e2slw 110 North Spring Street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

Brentano bros, No. Union Square New
York City. arc agents tor the HHnALp. itwii
constantly bo found on sale on their counters.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
FOR SALE.

$76 Per Acre for Good Land
Al west end of ward street. Also, round bill.
entire block at west end OF Fifth street, ono OF
the choicest hotel or residence sites IN the city.
Inquire Of WILL u oouLn
mariotf Attorney -atLaw, Temple Block.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
BEAUTIFUL ROOMS TO RENT.

| Nicely furnished and pleasant rooms with OF
without hoard, at IA Seventh street. between
| Main and Spring. m2ttf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
FOR SALE.

HOUSE lot and furniture, 4os Hill street, or i24
Spring street. A. l.. HATH
auQ13 I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
ROOMS AND BOARD.

And furniture for sale; house contains fou
rooms, kitchen and bathroom. Inquire at 5bs
East First street sug26 lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
SKATING RINK TO LET

This immense hall has been thoroughly reno
yeted and whtened; supplied. with electric lights
Now ready TO rent by the day or night for par.
ties, balls. theatricals or public meetings. Ap-
ply TO JOHN @. BELL, Auctioneer, between the
hours Of and o'clock, agent for T. L. Walton,
Room 22 Temple Block. aug2S I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
FoR RENT.
HOUSE IoIrr

Desk room at 10 Commercial street. Good
place for Real Estate or Broker. aug26 1w Up
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

Mr. b. N. howeyhiAa. SAINT. Ana assu, Of
Tho HNRALD po
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
ROOMS AND BOARp,
FOR RENT.

Large, elegantly furnished rooms, with board;
centrally located and In the most desirable part
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

The large front rooms, well lighted, ut 20 to "a
N Spring street, well adapted for business pur-
poses Enquire at the Fountain Saloon, In the
same building aug30 lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
For Township Constable.

MR.. O. L. CRUZ announces himself as
dldate for the Office Of Const able OF Los Ana
Township, subject TO the decision Of the D,
cratic County Convention. sertl
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02

An experienced stenographer and typewriter.
thorough business correspondent, good account
ant. rapid business penman, desires = posit!en;
office. sept2 St