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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-09-24

AN Woo JNSS HAt'NtA "
sending for a doctor, when he felt a pres.
sure upon the hand that had all this time
ciasped one of his wife's, and looking
into her face, he saw with delight that
her eyes were wide open and bent upon
him.
My dear Mary! thank Cody he said,
as he bent down and kissed her pale face
while the tears dropped from his cheeks
upon hers, "Spcak to me, Mary"
She gazed around her upon the scene
Of masculine havoc for q few moments;
the wet cloths, the blankets, the camphor
and arnica bottles, the flooded floor, and
then at the face Of the man beside her.
In the latter she saw only intense misery
and unfeigncd contrition, but she could
not resist the Impulse, IN spite of the ac-
cident, in spite of the surroundings, in
spite of Johns suffcrings of mind, otest
him still farther. She slowly raised her
limp hands. and with the foretingcr of the
right she began to trace upon the palm of
the left, ut the same time directing q
questioning look of her husband. Good
heavensr' thought he, ''can it be posi-
BILE that she has been paralyzed by her
fall, and is now truly and in earnest
dumb?" But a glance at her face dis
PEELED that horrible thought. She was
smiling. but she still continued to write
with her finger. Simple, honest John
Benton caught her meaning then, and
exclaimed, almost %petulently, ''The
slate, Mary? Confound the slate! No
more deaf and dumb language for me.
One word from you now is worth more
to me than a years chatter of these
young ones; beside, it will do you
good, my dear"
John, l really believe you are speak
ing to me-" said his wife, while tears
of Joy came to her eyes.
John Benton bent close to her face,
and kissing her again and again, said,
Eyes. Mary, 1 am going to keep it up;
too, from this time on, for" And
here he put his lips to her ear, and whls-
pered a few words that. in spite of her
tears and pain, made her laugh outright.
He had whispered, "No beggers, ped
oilers or book agents allowed in the Ben
ton Cottage hereafter. "-E. A. B'yde~'
in the Bazar.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

Yesterday morning while the steam
ers Chattahoochec and Water Lily were
rounding point about two miles above
Blue Springs, a collision took place, the
Chattahoochee running into the Water
Lily, striking her near the bow ON the
starboard side, staving in her side
for about twelve feet. and carrying away
her guards. The steamers met just at a
sharp point, when the usual signals
were given for passing, but from some
cause the boats could not make a clear
passage, whens the collision occurred
with the above result.
The mail was transferred from the
Water Lily to the Fanny Dugan, which
boat brought it on to Palatka.
The hull of the Water Lily
was not injured below the water
and she arriveat her dock here last night
a little before 10 o'clock, and proceeded
to Jacksonville, where she will undergo
repairs. She will probably begin her
regular trips again by Friday or Satur-
day.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

rescuing me from watery grave on the
8th of August, 1884, at st. Johns bar.
Also 7 wish to thank the ladies
of our party, one and all, for their atten-
ton in ministering to my wants after
my sad accident.
w. L. CHAMBERLAIN.
After partaking of our lunch we took
a seven miles stroll on the beach, gather
ing shells and curiosities With reluc-
tant hearts we again turned our course
for the hotel, which we reached some time
after the sun had ceased to lend his
beams to light our footsteps.
During our absence mine host had
made haul of seventy-fve pounds of
sea bass for our supper and breakfast.
But when we had finished our meal not
even five little fishes We're left, SO there
had to be seventy-five pounds more pro-
vided for breakfast And now the ques-
ton is, who ate the fishes?' After
many adieux and best wishes for the
long life and success of the Gilbert Ho-
tel, we steamed homeward, reaching
Crescent City at 8 p. M, having spent
three Of the happiest days af our lives. -
Tom
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

The orange groves in the suburbs Of
Palatka are allin splendid condition, and
are looking as well as they possibly
could. The orange crop in this section
will be large one this year, and the
owners are consequently happy.
The September number CT the Family
Companion, the new family and literary
paper published at zeuka, in this county,
has been issued Its contents cover a
variety of subjects, and its large circula-
ton makes it desirable advertising me-
dunn. J. H. Moore, editor and publisher
Keuka, Fla.
From private note received from Mr.
J. L. Burton Yesterday from Detroit,
we are glad to learn that he is much i'm
proved in health, and viii soon be home
to engage actively in the campaign. He
also imparts the information that he is
having a most enjoyable time discussing
politics with the Detroiters.
viii you have some of the dessert,
Mr. Dumley?" inquired the landlady.
Dumley politely allowed that he would.
6" Do you know" ne remarked as he
gazed at the very narrow little piece of
pie which was sent him, that I would
hardly call this a dessert" No, what
would you call it," she demanded " An
oasis
Between the business portion of Pa
Iatka and the heights, just back of the
town, there are more than fifty new
dwelling houses goingup many of them,
when finished. will have cost about $10.-
coo each For the middle of the dull
season this seems to be doing pretty well
for the Gem City. There are many
others, besides, going up in the city.
Yesterday morning, while Mr.. Morse
was engaged in painting the new Episco-
pal Academy, the scaffolding ON which
he was standing broke and precipitated
him to the ground distance of about
eighteen feet, injuring him quite severe
ly, but breaking no bones The lower
portion of his body and his legs were
paralyzed yesterday. We hope to hear
of his being all right in a few days.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
East Florida Seminary.
EAST FLORIDA SEMINARY.
GAINESNILLE. Fla. Aug. s. 1884.

AA1Ao1 L l1CIAII'&A Obh4INAIS1.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Aug. 8, 1884.
To the Honorable the County Commits
sioners of Putnam county:
This open letter is addressed to you for
the purpose of calling the attention of
the citizens Of your county to the right
they have of sending to this seminary as
many state students as the county has
representatives in the lower house of the
general assembly of the state of Florida:
and also for the purpose of securing, as
far as possible, some uniform system in
the appointment of these students, both
as to time and method. Your honorable
body holds the appointing power, and I.
therefore, respectfully ask permission to
make the following suggestions
First, as to Time-Let all your ap-
pointments be made at your meeting in
September.
Second, as to Method-Let all appoint
ments be made upon applications pre-
scented in the form furnished by this
seminary.
Third as to Renewals-Let all appoint
ments be made each year. IF an appoin-
tee of the previous year wishes to be re-
appointed a second time, the request
should be granted; but he should be re-
quired to make application for his reap
pointment.
1t is believed that the adoption of the
III n 10
youth of your county an equal chance to
obtain an appointment, and will insure
representation from your county every
seminary session. The qualifications for
admission into the seminary are as fol-
| lows. viz:
| The applicant must be 10 years old, if
a boy, and 10 if a girl. Must be able to
read intelligibly, write legibly. perform
with reasonable facility the operations of
addition, satisfaction, multiplication,
and have some knowledge of primary
| geography.
The state law requires that in all
cases preference be given to applicants
of suitable qualifications who will agree
to teach in the public schools of the
state.
No one should be appointed who is not
sure of attending the school. Persons
are often appointed who by accepting
and holding the appointment debar
others from the privilege and yet make
no use of it themselves.
I respectfully suggest that if appoint
ments have already been made, you re-
quire the appointees to comply with
these regulations. Your county had two
representatives during the last session as
appointees.
Your obedient servant.
EDWIN z. CATER,
Supt. f. F. s.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
The Road Laws.

Editor PALATKA NEWS:
AS it is by means of discussion that we
are able to decide all questions of inn
portance, let us discuss candidly and
carefully the resolutions adopted at the
late convention OF the democrats at Pa
latka, and as | find ''X'' has taken one
subject and discussed it, I will take an
other-let that be the road question.
And first, is there q sane man in the
state. no matter of what party, whether
white or black, who understands the law
as it is, viii say it is just or right? Let
us look at it calmly. IAN able-bodied
males, between the ages of f8 and 45
years, who have resided in any county
in this state for the space of twenty days
(unless he happens to reside in town.
prior to any woodworking shall be liable
to do road service-and required to do, it
may be, six days work, or be fined.
and, it may be- imprisoned for noncon-
formity." This, believe, is tantamount
to the whole road law, and the only ar
gument that / have ever heard in sup
port of it is this-those over 45 have
worked out their time on the roads and
the younger ones have not, and I would
here meet this by saying there was q
starting point to this wrong, and there
must be starting point to correct this
wrong, for wrong it is. For the rich,
with all their wealth, with their horses,
carriages and wagons, and who require
the roads for their daily use, are not re
quired to do more for those roads than
the poor teamster whom they employ at,
it may be $50 per month. or the stranger
who may be looking around endeavoring
to purchase home, or the poor Iaboring
man, whose scant salary is scarcely suf-
hcient to keep grim want from his wife
and little ones, and when we look at it in
the light of reason, is it at all strange
that we have no roads worthy of the
name of highway
But let us look at this matter from an
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
CITY NOTES.

Mr.. NJ Loeb has returned home after
an absence of some time in Alabama.
New graham flour, at A. M. Haugh-
ton & Bros.
Judge Calvin ellis, of Gainesville,
was in Palatka yesterday.
Best creamery butter price marked
down A. Nj. Haughton & Bro.
The weather has been decidedly fall
like and pleasant for the past few days
Father O'Rney is in the city, and will
conduct regular services at the st. Monica
church hereafter.
Brunswick" hams, breakfast bacon
and sugar cured shoulders, at A. M.
Haughton & Bros
The steamer Comet is now making her
regular runs to Crescent City, none the
worse for her recent sinking.
Remember our celebrated St. George
flour. 1t is brightest best and cheapest.
A. NJ. Haughton q Bro
The corrected time table of the Jack
sonville, Tampa and Key West railroad,
is printed in another column.
Colonel Carter, chief engineer of the
Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West rail
road, was in the city yesterday.
A. NJ. Haughton & Bro. offer some
choice goods to the public in this column
to-day Read THEN notices and give them
a call
The st. Georges society win meet at
the residence of DIR. r. S. Priddy to-
night, for the purpose of electing perma-
nent officers.
The stay-at-homes of the Palatka pop
ulation are having a quiet time of it now.
There is no excitement whatever. out
side an occasional political discussion on
the street.
F. Edmunds, the barber, is making
improvements in his shop in Cunneely's
building, in the way of shelving, pigeon
holed to hold individual shaving
mugs, etc.
Henry Williams, j. Howell, P Bran
ham and c. Smith were before the mayor
yesterday, charged with being Migrants.
The mayor sentenced them to four days
work ON the streets.
Farrar & Jones have opend a regular
cistern factory at Dalton's wood yard ON
Water street. where they have put in
machinery specially adapted for the pur-
pose, and the firm propose to turn out
the very best work for the least money.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

other standpoint Take precinct No. s.:
there are about fifty miles of public road,
and although we exceed any other three
precincts in population, we have only
about fifty men liable to work those fifty
miles of roaG-one mile to the man.
Are these fifty men free men, who are
required to keep up the public roads for
two thousand people: May I be deliv-
cred from such freedom! And if the
democratic party longer sanctions such
an obnoxious blotch upon the statute
books, may I, and / will be delivered
from that party.
Well, but they say, suggest remedy,
and to this / answer, how DO you build
your courthouses, or how DO you pay
school teachers, your assessor, your col
lector, your school board and superni-
tendent and county commissioners; do
you know how? Why, of course, pay
for them Lay out your roads to the inn
portant points from the county site,
throughout the county, north, south.
east and west, on an air line dis near as
may be, and let to contract the same as
you do a bridge, ana let all other roads
be neighborhood roads, to be kept up by
those who use them, or any other way
by which we can have respectable roads
and a fair deal. If you pardon this
lengthy article this time, might give
YOU more and better next
Yours truly,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
Campaign Condolences.

Springfield Republican.
Blaine, Cleveland and Hendricks We're
all school teachers in their early days.
Arthur vas a school teacher and so was
Garfield. Both Blaine and Cleveland
were at one time teachers of the blind.
Cleveland taught in the asylum ON Ninth
avenue, near Thirty -fouth street, New
York, while Blaine taught in a Philadel-
phia institution Il was there he met
the lady who is now his wife, she being
a teacher also. Blaine and Cleveland
never met.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
AGENTS. FOR THE NEWS.

Tho FOLLOWING gentlemen are the authorized
cents of TfTE PAI,ATKA DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS, In their several localities:
W.. Dewitt, San Mateo.
W. c. Valentine, Nashua.
C. S. Packard, Welaka.
r. NJ Bard, Norwalk.
7 10 Marshall, Fruitland, Fla.
] | McCalIum, Orange Mills, Fla.
A b. Bartlett, Georgetown.
Daniel Darling, DraytOn Island.
t. E. Higley, Lake George.
+. L. Burton, Crescent City.
r. O. Strickland; Interlachen.
A. Munroe, MeMeelzin.
VIM. c. Braddock, Seville.
J. S. Cowdon, st. Augustine.
III. A. VOgelbach, Melrose.
Charles Moore, Lake Worth, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
TnE FLoRIDA MEDIcINE-HOOD's EUREKA

THE FLORIDA MEDICINE-HOOD's EUREKA
Prepared expressly for this climate At this
season in this climate perfect household pan
acca. 1T prevents malaria, cures bili0usness,
relieves constipation and keeps you healthy
and well. To the business it is invalua-
BILE. Simply take Il dose when you feel unwell
and you will not have to lay up, but can at
tend to business and eat what you like and go
in any sort of weather. For sale by druggists
in PalatlIa and elsewhere W&s
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Solicited on all interesting topics throughout
the state. We will be especially grateful for
an local items of interest to the public. News
sent by wire should be abbreviated when prac-
cd To PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

An instant and permanent cure for Neural
gia Sick and Nervous Headache and all ner-
vous pains: Take tcaspOonful of Jordan's
Joyous Julep rs per directions ON bottle. In
one dose relieves you instantly don't stop TAX
ing till you are permanently cured, Price SOC.
For sale by druggists in Palatlza and else
where WAS
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

THE HARNETT HOUSE, STANDARDIZATION
to Savannah Ga, will find the Harnett House
a comfortable and desirable stopping place,
where the uniform excellence of the table is a
subject of general remark, while the price is
only 81 per day.-Chicago National Hotel Re
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

FOR RENT. Furnished rooms without
board in private family. Rooms large and
airy, location desirable. Corner Front and
Madison Streets, PalatlIa. 5. MCCLELLAND.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

The thermometer at the Moragne Pharmacy
registered yesterday 70 degrees .at a. m; 50
degrees at II M. and IA degreessat p. IN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

Pure clear and solid Kennebec lee, at
prices defying all competition and as low as
any points in the south, delivered free from
the Pioneer Ice House of VIM. 4. Forward.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

At the Pioneer Ice House of WIN. Il. Forward
are being discharged cargoes Of pure flint
Kennebec Ice, the product of the mountain
rills and streams of Maine,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

The office If THE DAILY NEWS is located
on Water street, in the new building next TO
Reid's general store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

Just received at the Pioneer Ice and Grain
warehouse Of VIM. Il. Forward, new lots of
Cotton Seed Meal, Western Corn. Oats, Hay
etc, also Maryland Glover Hay, at lowest pos
sible figures.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

L. A. Mcdonald, Family and Family Groce-
res, corner Lemon and Fourth streets. IS the
place to get your goods. aug9-lW.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
Treasury Department, Office c
Comptroller of the Currency,
WASHINGTON IuIr 1:

WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1854
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned. it has been made toappcar
that the First National Bank Of Palatkat in
the City of Palatka. in 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
/, Henry W. Cannon. Comptroller of the Cur
rency, do hereby certify that THE First
latka, in the County Of Putnam, and State of
Florida. Is authorized to commence the bIIsi-
ness of banking as provided in section fifty
one hundred and siXty-ninc of the revised
statutes of the United States.
In testimony whereof. witness my hand and
seal Of office this 18TH day of July ISL
LSEAL.l Fl. W. CANNON,
Comptroller OF the Currency
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
Reading Notices.

Get your fine Watch and Jewelry repairing
done at Harry Heaths, Calhoun Block. sim
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

Don't fail to see the Beautiful Gold Watch
Calhoun Block. aug9-lm
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

For RENT.-Co Cottage on Kirby street. Apply
TO j. Fl. Hibbard. aug3-u
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

The First National Bank Of FaIatlza viii
open its doors 10 the public on Juiy Is. ls51
office hoaIrs from 9:s8 a, M, to 30 p m. III
viii succeed 10 the business and occupy the
Office of The Banking House Of VIM T. Wine
gar & Co. va. ]. BINEGAR, President
III g. PAYNE. Cashier
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

FoR RENT.-A desirable new cottage, on
Lemon street. Apply at Alderman 81 Jack
sons augG-1w&wtf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
The Daily News

PALATKA, FLA. AUGUST IA 1884.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
For Tax Assessor,

Under the provisions of the democratic state
platform ] offer myself as a candidate for the
office Of tax assessor of Putnam county.
BENZ. T. Roberts
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
For Lay C.nllnctnr

In accordance with the resolution of the
State Convention, ! shall offer my name to the
Democrats of Putnam county for the office OF
Tax Collector. Very respectfully,
w ID ATTF%
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
Tor lax Assessor,

Following the rule adopted by the Demo-
cratic State Convention, present my name to
the voters of Putnam county as candidate
for recommendation to the Governor for Tax
Assessor OF said county.
Respectfully.
3{tss- Row,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
Vbe news once.

4 ItO NVtNIA , - = " >
Can be purchased at f. G. COCHRANE
NEWS STAND. at the Post Office
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
Notice

TO the Democratic voters of Putnam county
announce myself as a candidate for the Office
Of Sheriff of said county.
Respectfully,
JAMES n. VARNES.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14

Use Odenta for the teeth, prepared
only at the Putnam Pharmacy.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
For Sheriff,
To Democrats !!

Following the rule adopted by the eonserva-
tive democratic state convention, | present
my name TO the voters of Putnam as a candi-
date for recommendation to the governor for
sheriff OF said county.
Very Respectfully,
n. e. GOODSON.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

HAVING BEEN DULY QUALIFIED AS
i Administrator OF the estate Of Joseph II.
Mann, | hereby require all claims and demands
against said estate TO be presented IS pre-
scribed by law, or this notice viii be pleaded
in bar; and all debtors are warned to make
immediate sediment to the undersigned.
A. w. MANN. Administrator
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
ADMINISTRATORS N0TICE.

A LII CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF
~ s. III. Demont must be presented as pre-
scribed by law or this notice viii bc pleaded
i'll bar. And all parties concerned viii take
notice that six months from the date hereof
/ viii ask for my final discharge from such
administration before the county judge or
Putnam county, Florida.
G. 4. hNOWLTON
APP Admiuistratr,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-08-14
A CARD OF THANKS.

a NANN Of THANkS.
| wish 10 express my gratitude TO J.
H. Harp, Edward Newsom, Richard
Burton, A. Josselyn and many others,
for so calamity risking their lives while
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