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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
About Contagious Diseases.

Electic Magazine.
Prof. Tyndall thus endeavors to ex-
plain the immunity obtained against
secondattack of contagious disease: One
of the most unaccountable experiences
in medicine was the immunity secured
by single attack of communicable dis
ease against future attacks of same NAL
ady. Small pox, typhoid or scarlatina,
for example, was found as a general rule
to occur only once ina lifetime OF the in
dividual, the successful passage through
the disorder apparently rendering the
body invulnerable. Reasoning from an
alogy, have ventured to express the
opinion that the rarity Of second at
tacks Jf communicable diseases was due
to the removal from the system by the
first parasitic crop, of some ingredient
necessary to the growth and propaga-
ton of the parasite"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
In A Dead Dogs Jaws.

From the !-ei.jon Free Press.
A peculiar accident happend at Nor
peth on Monday. Some one administer
ed dose of poison to dog belonging to
Mr. Mccartney, tailor. Macartney's
daughter, Mrs. Agar, picked the dog up
while it was in convulsions and attempt
ed to give it an elnetic, with the result
that the animal bit her thumb clear
through, and, dying immediately. her
thumb remained fast in the dead dogs
jaws. An iron poker had to be used to
pry the jaws apart before the thumb
could be released. Naturally, Mrs. Agar
was much alarmed and hasyeEed to Q
doctor, who treated the wound with
cauStic
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
4 Wicked Editor.

Philadelphia Call.
Irate Subscriber-s-I want to see the
man that wrote this article
Western Office Boy Must been the
editor, guess"
80 suppose. Where is he? Where
is he, l say?"
Hes not in"
''Oh. he amt in, amt he? Amt in.
Ell? Well, where is hey"
Hes attendin' the funernl of a man
what called to see him on Monday"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
He wns Not worth a Dollar.

Lewiston Journal.
That was fpretty sharp fellow in Ok
ford county who, at one stroke, gulled
whole town and caught rich widow
not long ago. When the assessors of
taxes came around he told them that they
might tax him for $4,000 in money at
interest, although he was supposed to be
poor and worked ina mill at 81 90 day.
The fame of a man who was sufficiently
honest to uncover concealed taxable pro
perty, of his own accord, spread through
the town and he was lionized. He made
an impression on wealthy widow saant
married her. After the wedding the
assessors had to atate the tax on the sup
positions $4,000 and the woman hat
to support worthless husband. He wa
not worth dollar.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12

President Cleveland will attend the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
in Washington, of which Rev. William
Alvin Bartlett is pastor. 1t is now the
leading church of its denomination at
the federal capital. DR.. Bartlett is Of
high renown as preacher of the liberal
type. The church itself is two-story
building, the school room being on the
ground floor and the church proper
being above it. The pulpit is of marble
and about eight feet from where the
president will sit. Designs of pillars
painted in gold are on the wall on both
sides of the pulpit platform.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
A Narrow Escape.
Waco Day

Waco Day.
Col. John Watkins and his train were
caught in driving rain between Laredo
and Uvalde, Texas. Camping out, the
Colonel found that a roll of bills in his
pocket was wet, and placed them before
the camp fire to dry. While the party
was at supper a jenny on which they car
ried their packs very innocently protru-
ded her tongue and took in her throat
$785 of Uncle Sans currency. The Col
onel, by mere chance, happening to look
that way just as the jenny was swallow
ing her valuable rations, ran to her, put
his hand in her mouth and down her
throat, seized the greenbacks, and, to his
great joy, brought them forth intact.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12

Five out of the twenty-one presidents
of the United States were of Scotch-Irish
Lineage Polk, Buchanan, john
son and Arthur; two of Scotch-Grant
and Hayes: one of Welch-Jefferson; and
one of Dutch-Van Buren; the remaining
twelve being of English descent.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12

What is laughter? asks a scientist. 1t
is what you don't hear when you find
your wife sitting up for you after the
club.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12

Ex-senator James Harlan, now a judge
on the court of Alabama claims, is men
toned as the probable republican candi-
date for governor of Iowa.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12

When a man stays down town at his
Office until midnight trying to strike a
balance he generally loses it before he
gets home.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
SPARKLES.
THE LATEST NEWS FRo8I ALL
PARTS BY WIRE AND CABLE.
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY DRILL.

New ORLEANS, March 10.-An inter
national military drill, under the auspic-
es Of Governor McEnery, viii take place
here about May 12th. Six thousand dol
lars in money and other prizes, including
medals given by the Exposition manage
ment, viii be distributed. Colonel II. Fl.
Baker, of the Governors staff, is mana
ger of the enterprise.
CIVIL SERVICE " THE POST OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The National
Republican will contain tomorrow an in
terview with Postmaster General Villas
on the subject of appointments in the de-
partments, in which that gentleman is
quoted as saying: 1.-The programme of
the whole Cabinet is to select officials for
their worth and value to the government.
The policy of the Administration is to
carry out the civil service rules to their
full extent in the management of the va
rious departments. I shall enforce the
rules here.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
ORAMC CIR OWE
for Sale

\ grove which bore 75.o50 fine oranses IN
1884 within four miles OF Paiatka. Trees
healthy and growing finely. VIII be sold for
S5,500-It taken soon. Apply at this Office.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12

Chief Justice Waite bought new
gown expressly for the ceremony Of
swearing in the new president.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
For Marshal.

offer myself as candidate for City Mar
shal at the coming municipal election. subject
10 the decision OF my friends and the voters
generally. PHILIP j. MAECCY.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
THE FIRST CABINET MEETING.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Cabinet
met promptly at noon. All the men,
bers were present. 1t is understood
that the session was devoted almost en-
tirely to the consideration of Federal ap-
pointments. 1t is asserted on good au-
thority that each member of the Cabinet
submitted list of appointments in his
department held to be essential to the
administration of public business under
the present regime. The list, it is under
stood, included only such offices in which
a change was desirable at once in order
that the new secretaries might discharge
the duties of their offices without the
least friction or embarrassment. The
deliberations of the Cabinet to-day will
probably result in long list of nomina-
tions being sent to the Senate by the
President tomorrow, At the close OF
the Cabinet meeting the President held
public reception, which lasted over an
hour.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
EplIUNp YATEs PARpoNED.

lJJEDOG, l1dICA lO.--IIGtllAiiko GbGos
editor of the World who was sentenced
January 10Th last to four months impris-
onmen. for allowing Lady Stradbrooke
TO libel Lord Lonsdale in his paper, was
released from Holloway prison at II
o'clock this morning. Sir William v.
Harcourt, Home Secretary, pardoned
Mr.. Yates on a petition, numerously
signed, praying for his release on the
ground of i'll health. Mr.. Yates, when
released this morning, was thinner than
on the day he was sentenced. His flesh
seemed flabby and his whole appearance
indicated that the close confinement was
rapidly undermining his health.
REDUCING THE CLERICAL FORCE.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-It is under
stood that it is the intention of the Presi-
dent to reduce the clerical force at the
White House, and do away with a sys-
tenn of keeping an elaborate record of all
business brought there. In accordance
with this proposed curtailment of force,
four of the employees at the Executive
Mansion were to-day notified that after
the 10Th inst. their services would not be
required. These are Henry c. Morton,
of Ohio; j. S. Bolway, of Ohio; w. r.
Duke, of West Virginia; clerks, at 81 ,S00
81 600 and 81 400 per annum, respective
ly, and o. l.. Judd, telegraph operator
~ hp repaiyas 81 400 tle.. anuurn
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
NITRO o-GLYcERINE EXPLOSION.

CLEVELAND, o., March 10.-The citi-
zens of Bradford, Pa, We're startled to-
day by terrific explosion which shook
the houses in all parts of the town. The
three mills of a nitro-glycerine manufac-
turing company at Howard Junction,
three miles away, had exploded. E1r.
Harrington, one of the proprietors, and
, II. V. Pratt, an employe, were killed. A
factory, twenty five feet away, was
blown into fragments. Pratt's body was
found two hundred feet away. All his
homes were broken, but the skin was in
tact. Mr.. Harrington weighed 180pounds
One or two pieces of flesh were the only
trace thas could be found of him. Trees
were torn up by the roots and great holes
were made in the earth. The loss is five
thousand dollars.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-12
PELATKA HOTELS.
tARLETON HOUSE,
TROPICAL HOTEL EL&RESTAURAA-

SITUATED ON THE DOCK.
Gonvenient to all railroads and steamboats,.
Meals and lunches served to order on Euro
pean plan Terms moderate. Regular meals
s. and 20 cents each. E. C. Posr, Prop'r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
SOCIETY.

The lne weather of yesterday brought forth a
larger number OF callers than on any other day OF
ators and the ladies on street who receive on
Thursday were very largely attended. AS rule
the receiving ladies wear evening dresses and the
receptions are all more or less brilliant and beau
tiful.
Secretary and Mrs. Frelinghuysen's reception last
evening was, usual, largely attended and pleas
ant Among those present were the President and
OF the Supreme Court, all accompanied by their
ladies, as well as large number OF diplomats and
other persons prominent In Official and social
circles.
Mrs. W. DWyvin gave a charming dancing recep-
ton last evening In honor OF her daughter, Miss
Carrie, who makes her debut this winter. Quite
done by the hostess to make the occasion thor
Oughly enjoyable. The guests were presented to
the young debutante by her mother, who was
and Mrs Charles Foster Mrs. Wyvin was attired
in lavender silk with point lace trimming, and Miss
wy % Wore eresS Sa o xas %
gracious in her greetings to the many friends pre-
sented to her.
Fully fye hundred ladies' ana gentlemen were
present last evening at the grand masquerade
party given by the ladies OF the Rebecca and Debo
rah Lodge at the National Rif1es' hall There were
Characters OF all styles and ages taken from his
tory romance and practical everyday life, which
given to Miss Hennie Adler, who appeared as "Lots
around In the shape Of the washington Monument
MIR. Berganwalt also received prlzs as leader OF
the dudes.
General Beard entertained the members OF the
Swain court-martial last evening.
The Misses Clark, daughters OF the architect OF
the Capitol, gave very pretty dancing party last
evening, many prominent society people being In
attendance.
Professor Marini's soivSe d0nsaxte last evening
was delightful affair and attended by large
number OF his young patrons and friends
Mrx Glover win give tea from 70 tomorrow
evening at her residence On Lafayette Square,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09

The Next Presidents Private Secretary.
ATALK WITH COL LAMoNr-HE Is WELL PLEASED w1rB
THE CITY AND WITH HIS PROSPECTIVE QUARTERS Al
THE WHITE HOUSE.
A STAR reporter found Col D. s. Lamont, Mr.
Cleveland5 private secretary, systematically dis
posing OF large number of callers this morning
Weicker's AS card after card was presented to
him he would say: 81 will see that gentleman in
five minutes; that one in ten minutes" and so on
thus giving the persons in waiting an accurate idea
OF the length OF time that would have to elapse
before they could be admitted and serving as a
polite reminder to those present that they should
not encroach too much upon his valuable time. Col
Lamont received The STAR reporter very cordially,
made flying trip to the capital to look up quar-
tiers for his family.
TO LEAVE THIS AFTERNOON.
"No, have not located them yet" he said, In
answer to question, ''but have learned the lay
OF the land, and will leave this afternoon. 1 must
say that have been treated very considerably
since have been here, and have not been over
whelmed with questions that it was known before
hand could not answer. spent nearly the whole
favorable impression OF washington. The off.ee Of
the private secretary at the White House, which l
presume Will occupy. struck me as being an un-
usually pleasant room, with plenty OF air and
room, and magnificent view."
WHEN THE PREsIDENT-ELECr WILL CONE TO WASH
INGTON.
In answer to q question of the reporter he said
amt. Cleveland has not yet fixed day when he
will come to washington, but am pretty sure that
he will not arrive until within a very few DAYS OF
the Inauguration. know he felt as II great load
had been lifted from his shoulders when his resig-
nation as governor took effect, for you know the
last week OF his administration was an unusually
onerous and busy one. He now has time to attend
to the future"
Col. Lamont naturally declined to state II he
knew any OF the Intentions OF Gov Cleveland as
President.
The private secretary to the coming President is
somewhat below the medium height, with thin
sandy hair, and rather heavy sandy mustache
He might not be classed as a handsome man, but
his face is very pleasant one, and his manner
very cordial and polite, but thoroughly business
like. He gives every assurance OF being able dis
pose OF the 1nnumerabe callers who Will besiege
concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09

PLEASANT CHURCH ENrKRrAINMEHT-Mr4
Jarleys wax works, together with an ex.
hi0ition OF statuary and tableaux, under the
management OF the pastors chapter OF st. Johns
p L. church, for the benent of that church a..
lighted q large and an enthusiastic audience &C
Curtis hail last night Tho entertainment was .
decided success In every respect During
the entertainment Miss Mary Williams
creditably delivered q poem depicting each
character represented In the entertain.
ment. composed expressly for the occasion by Mr..
Arthur FuTgeson. The Georgetown orchestra,
assisted by Miss Anna Abbott, under the leader.
ship OF Prof. Szemeleyni. rendered some excellent
music. The proceeds derived from the entertain
ment reached in the neighborhood OF ESQ.
NoTEa-Tne funeral OF MT. Thomas Lyddane.
who Qied last Tuesday, took place to-day from ht6
son-in laws residence near Tenlytown ID. G.; In
termert at Rockvtile--O street. between sofa
and slst streets fs In deplorable condition, ~
mud being over tour inches deep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
j. u. O'MrARA & Co.
I347 Pennsylvania avenue.

1347 Pennsylvania avenue
LARGE STOCK OF FINE ENGLISH BREECH-
LOADING SHOT GUNS. IMPORTED FRENCH CA
THEDRAL GONG CLOCKS. ROGERS FINE SILVER
PdATED PAT WA,E. DISNEs AND TEA SET CAS-
SWISS MI SIC BOXES from two to T., tunes: GOLD
AND SILVER W.T. HES. SEWELRY, CUTLERY
OPERA CLASHES, LADIES' BEST ROSEWOOD AND
NICKLE BANJOS, WADE AND BUTCHER RAZORS.
REVoLEERS. TOOLS and 10000 useful household
articles.
BY direction Of the owner to chanse business. will
O'MEaRA Co, l3s7 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Washington. d. c. Sale commences At SEVEN p. NJ
ersst bargains may be expected FOLEY, Auct
\. b.-The StxIures VIII not Be sold -. terrain.
alton OF sale. the store viii b occupied by ]. q
js1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
The Indian Land Leases Iuyestixa.
tiOns

QUESTION WHICH WAS OBJECTED TO.
Captain Salmon Tuttle and j. w. Hamilton, both
OF Kansas, members OF the Cherokee Strip Live
Stock association and SublesseeS OF the lands held
by that association, were examined by the Senate
committee on Indian affairs to-day. 1t was found
that the association held about 100000 acres
rented from the Cherokees at cents an acre, and
tnat the sub-iesseeS paid 2h cents an acre. Sen
atOr Harrison asked what use was made OF the sur
plus Senator ingalls, objected on the ground that
this was inqurlng into the private business OF the
witnesses He would not object, he said, to an in
qury as to whether any portion of the surplus was
paid In securing. the lease. Senator Harrison
maintained that his inquiry was necessary to de-
yelop the facts in the case. The committee then
went into secret session to consider the scope OF the
further investigation. After about half-an-hour
the doors were opened and Col Boudnot was
called. He promised TO submit tomorrow a mes
sage OF Chief Bushyhead, OF the Cherokees, to the
council OF the nation, in which the CHIEF stated
That he mad been urged by Secretary Teller to
hurry up the leases
The question OF the scope Of the inquiry was dis
cusSed III secret session. but no conclusion was
reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
Lively Times in q Penitentfary.
A CONVICT CREATES A HUBBUB IN AN ENDEAvoR TC
APPEAR INSANE.

APPEAR INSANE
CHICAGO, January "a Joliet. Ill, special OF yes
terday reports exciting affair at the state pen-
tenriary. convict named Mike Fiannery, who
has been frequently punished, left his shop with
out permission and ran TO the deputy warden's
ONCE, where he stated that his foreman wanted TO
XIII him. He was sent back witl1a repr1nand, but
instead Of going to his shop he went charging
around the prison yard like madman Supposing
he had gone crazy the officers took him TO the hos
pital The physician was absent, and the convict,
raving all the time was taken TO a side cell Being
Catholic, IL was thought IL he was put In with a
ellow-Catholic he could quiet him, SO he was put
In with q convalesc1ng convict named Van Alta 1t
was not long before the guard was called to the
cell, where he found that Flannery had got
into Van Atlas bunk behind him holding
him In a vfse-like embrace with a sharpened knife
70 his throat Being weak Van Alta couldn't resist
him, and every time he moved the maniac would
Job him In the back with fork. The guard or
dered Flannery TO get up. but he refused, and
threatened that the moment any one attempted 70
open the cell door he would cut Van Atlas throat
from ear to ear: Flannery had cunningly got be
hind Van Alta, 50 that the oflcers could not shoot
him without shooting both. Finally priest was
sent for, and he soon had the savage on his knees
praying like a saint. Flann II was examined by
physician, who says he was feigning insanity In
order 70 get sent 70 the asylum and make his
escape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
Indian Policy Of the Future.

REVOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF INDIAN
COMMISSIONERS.
AT tho afternoon session OF the board Of Indian
commissioners yesterday resolutions were adopted
recommending tn passage OF the Coke bill giving
lands to Indians in severalty; welcoming the 1nves-
tgaton OF the subject OF leases of Indian lands de-
precatng the consolidation OF tribes bands; re-
Affirming the resolution OF last year that the indian
bureau should be made an independent bureau
with a single responsible head, and that a com
mttee OF the conference consult with the President
elect with regard to the Indian policy OF the fu-
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09

| LINCOLN, NEB., January Gov. Dawes message
to the legislature now IN session. suggests, In the
matter OF the railroads, the propriety OF a law
cents per mile The governor thinaS that the time
has come to consider the demand for legislation of
some kind looking the reduction freight rates
He suggests that a board OF commissioners would
furnish the best means for dealing with the prob
lem in q satisfactory way TO the public and the
railroads; but If there is no constitutional power to
create a board, the governor has 10 suggestion TO
Eo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
Exaggerated Reports OF Trouble fu

PIERRR, OAK, January 9.-The rumors of yio-
lence and riot at Forest City over the removal OF
the records prove 10 be greatly exaggerated. The
new county commissioners organized, and, under
the suppoSition they had the right, declared Get
tysburg the county seat and ordered the records
removed. The safe being too large 60 be taken out
the door. part OF one side OF the building was
moved without riot or resistance. Forest CITY peo-
pie, not understanding that iJ WAS being done
under authority, became excited and exaggerated
telegrams were sent out. The sheriff pursued and
overlook the captors, hut when they refused 10
turn the records on his demand he returned and
All there NOW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09

BCENos AYREs, January 9.-The financial situa-
ton here has become greatly complicated. The
demand for drafts on Europe and the general want
OF confidence OF commercial houses, have produced
grave conflicts in the banks Drafts from 81 800 900
for the mail yesterday were wanted. but only
HlO0.OO0 could be obtained. This caused run On
the banks and great demand for gold. Business
is at q stand stliL The people are waiting TO see
treasury and the presidents OF the banks are In
favor OF forced but the president OF the repub
lie prefers 10 adopt oEher measures. Great anxiety
prevails in commercial circles TO what action
will be taken TO relieve the stringency In the money
market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-09
The o. S. s. Wyoming sailed from Norfolk this
morning for Annapolis

PERsoNAL--Col- d. S. Lamont, Private Secretary
to Governor Cleveland, called upon the President
yesterday, and was shown about the White House.
j. +. Williamson, OF Washington, was registered
In Chicago on WedneSday.--Mr. VIM. NJ. Quinter,
wel-known business man, is dangerously Ill at
MS residence on Vermont avenue.-Representa-
ives Barbour and Russell and Assistant Secretary
French and II. B. James, of the Treasury depart
ment, went over to New York yesterday.
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Diversion of Freight from Chicago.
ALARM IN RAILROAD CIRCLES IN THAT CITY OVER
THE MAGNITUDE OF THE MOVEMENT.


THE MAGNITUDE OF THE MOVEMENT.
CHICAGO, January a-The Tribune says: "The
greatest alarm is felt in railroad circles here ac
count OF the serious diversion OF Nebraska and Kan
sas business from Chicago to ST. Louis. Efforts
have been made to diScrediJ the reports regarding
this matter. The fact Is that the diversion OF bus
ness from Chicago Is far more serious than has yet
been stated The reports OF the Southwestern rail-
way association show that for the month OF Decem-
ber 1854, the Chicago and Alton took 500 cars OF
grain from the southwestern Missouri river points
to and via St Louis, Ashland, Alton and Blooming
cars. For the corresponding month last year the
Alton took TO Chicago from these points 1,400 cars
and TO St Louis only S67' cars" Tue Tribune then,
gives similar figures regardngthe other roads In the
association.