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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20

lar reverence for Abraham, Christ
and other teachers of his people be-
fore him. and the Mahdi leans upon
Mahomet, Sam Jones revels in
savage attacks on the most cherish
ed proconceived opinions and dog
mas of his hearers. Language as
heretofore written fails to express
the exuberance of his feelings and
in the presence Of enlightened au-
diences he resorts to slang from the
cutters and blasphemy never before
heard by ladies. He wishes us to
make choice Immediately between
the theatre and He'll fre-he calls
whiskey direct agent of Satan;
anusements hitherto considered in
nOcent by the strictest sects are de-
nOunced as damnable and all chris
tians exhorted to mortify the flesh as
the monks did. His hearers never
inquire as TO his authority; Sam
Jones says so, and therefore it is so.
Yet nothing is more certain than
that his teachings are not drawn
from the Bible and that the spirit
which inspires them is utterly un-
like that of Christ. Our Saviour
nowhere spoke in reprobation of
the theatrical spectacles SO com
mon in his time; he himself pro-
vided wine at marriage
feast, and he distinctly con-
dennis the blasphemouS expressions
and sanctification Of outward holt
ness which make up the bulk of
Sam Jones' sermons. Is is not
strange that a christian people could
so reverence a model entirely diff
ferent from the ideal set before
lem by priest aud teacher for gen
erations? Yet Sam Jones is legit-
innate product Of his time; shaped
by influences now at work which
also produce the NihiIist and the
Socialist.
1t is a matter Of greater wonder
that such a man should find sensible
listeners, and also good reason for
fear Our people are now living in
a state Of nervous excitement so
strained, physical welI-being is BE
coming so rare among our leaders
ana theroar Of the passing moment
so deafening, that unhealthy excite
ment can carry thousands beyond
Themselves and take them also out
side Of the moral garment in
which they have hitherto moved.
Whether the intense excitement
infused 10y Sam Jones into his hear
ers will produce final good or evil is
to be seen hereafter; that it's charac-
ter is distinctly different from that
whichother preachers desire their con
gregations to feel is conceded In
fiuences tending to the climax now
reached have been at work for some
years; whether the excitement, hay
ing reached its zenith, will die away
or change in nature or object only
| the future can show.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20
B. B. B.

J. VI. Ellis, Atlanta, Ca, writes: l have had
a severe form of Eczema, ten years, and have
called TO secure relief. from various doctors,
and about lao bottles of Il noted remedy. 1t
was pronounced iucurable but the use of ID
b b has effected cure and refer to Ora
d. O. G Heery and F.F. Taber, Atlanta. Ga
W VI. Cheshire, at W. II. Brotherton's store
writes: I have had large eating ulcer on my
leg cured by the use of b. b.
Ii is cide1ly most wonderful medicine
Tor 5tc cure f htouI diseases, ami il will
please everybody.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. s, 1854.
one of my customers, Mrs. l.. Williams. has
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to me that it far surpaSses all other blood rem
edies she has used and that she could hearth
IS sanction anything said in its favor. as it
has given her more relief than anything she
had ever used before. w. II. OWEN,
Druggist.
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Cd free TO anyone. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO.,
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For sale at the PUTNAM PHAKMACY.
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BOttledAdVertiSing

It has been demonstrated that bottled adj
yertising is superior to any and all modes.
We have adopted the plan of placing the
bulk OF our advertising INSIDE of the bottle
and Corktng it up, while others do all their
work on the outside.
That is the reason that b. 2. B. prove so
valuable ia the cure of all blood diseases,
Scrofulous Swcllings and Sores, rheumatism,
Catarrh, Skin and Kidney affections. Merritt
is in the bottle and the patient is at once con-
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Ga
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$40 7T11T-TI4 IZyIIt3IUN.

o,rangtst q AL thc products OF
this wonderful day is the modern
prophet To the people of Europe
Sam Jones is surrounded by the
wonderful light which to US en-
shrouds the Mahdi Georgians
have strange tendency towards
the extremities Of every subject in
which they are interested and Alex
ander Stephens, wisest of his politi-
cal compeers seems as much typi-
cal citizen of this half Puritan state
as Uncle RemuS, the magnetic girl
or Sam Jones. The time has not
yet come when a truthful sketch of
the new prophet can be drawn, for
in some quarters such criticism
would be considered irrevercnce
bordering on biasphemy. Unlike
all other false prophets he seems to
desire no external support and is
sufficient unto himself. While Ma
homet sought support from the popu-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20
Administrative Notice,

The undersigned having this day been duly
appointed and qualified ADMINISTRATIVE OF
the estate of AUGUSTUS W. MANN late of Pal6t-
ka Putnam county Florida hereby notifies all
persons who have any demands against the eS-
Sat of said Augustus ". Mann TO present them
to her. within the time prescribed by law.
Palatka, Dec. 5th, 1885.
MATILDA Mann.
Sumner C. Chandler. Solicitor
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Administrators Notice

Letters of administration upon the estate of
John c. GroomS. deceased. having been grant
ed to the undersigned by the county judge of
Putnam county, Florida. all persons holding
ella inns vs. the said decedent are hereby noti-
fed to present the same to me, within the
time prescribed by law the same will be
barred. All persons indebted TO said deceased
are required to make payment to
JAMES HI. GRoOMs, Administrator.
Palatka, Fla, Oct. 3rd, 1855.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20

"BOBTAIL" AND THE TT.
Seldom have we read words as
true in fact and in which we more en-
tirely concur, than in those given
below taken from the Gainesville
Fla.) Daily News. Only a few
days ago the Times Union conde-
scended to remark that the "Galnes-
vile Daily News was by far the
best of the three local dailies Of the
state"-the other two, we presume,
being the Florida Herald aud our
selves, and we present herewith
convincing proof that this praise IS
we'll deserved Let u paper any
where on the broad earth speak a
good word of the really able editor
Of tae 7. U. aud 1t is Immediately
.t.i Is "a IT E, f, amp neu ahG
published by egotism and the blow
ing of brazen trumpets till 1t has
become anuisance and a reproach.
Let word of dissent to its opinions
be uttered, and the speaker becomes
a target for personal abuse and his
business for the sneers of one who
forgets that public scorn has been so
often visited on his head that his
sanctimonious claims to supernatural
holiness deceive nobody. But we
leave orr neighbor o. Gainesville to
punish the oily condescension of the
T.-U. as it deserves:
every little while the Times-Union
feels called upon to announce to the peo-
pie that ii is a leading paper" that its
editorials ''read like the presidents mes
sage" that there is as much difference
between the Times Union and other dali
lies published in Florida as there is be-
tween the London Times and the Times
Union. 1t seems to us that if the editor
of the Times Union would display less
egotism and halt long enough to consider
that there are other people living in Flor
ida, it would profit him greatly. If the
Times Union is leading paper, why
the necessity of its editor boasting of it !:
If its editor is as big man as the pres
ident, why is it that the extent of his in
huence at Washington amounts only to
securing the appointment Of a postal
clerk? If the Times Union Is net in
competition with the "bob-tailed dailies"
and "sickly weeklies' why the necessity
of offering an explanation? The Lon
don Times has never stopped 90 notice
the Florida Times Union, while the
Times Union has frequently tried TO raise
itself up to the dignity of abiding to the
other dailies in Florida. The editor Of
the Gainesville News has also received
an invitation to attend the New Or
leans exposition, but we dc not claim to
be in competition with the London
Times or to write editorials that read
like a presidents message. We have no
sort of doubt but that President Cleve-
land is abundantly able to write his own
messages. We do not believe that the
president has ever requested the editor
of the Times-Union to assist him t. run
the government; in fact it is extremely
doubtful whether the president cares
any more about the editor of the Times
Union than do the people of Florida; GER
tain it is that the president desires to
give the offices in Florida 10 honest, ca
pable democrats; hence Mr.. Clark was
appointed postmaster at Jacksonville
against the influence" of the editor W no
writes editorials that read like one of
Cleveland's messages
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20

had heard Of the wonderful cures Of Swflt's
Specific, and resolve 4 TO tryi5. ] commenced
IN April, ISL Ny general health wsS much
improved, yet the cancer which was in my
breast continued TO grow slowly. but surely.
The bunch grew and became quite heavy. 7
felt that | must either have il cut or die. 1Ut
1t commenced discharginE quantities. OF al
most black. thick blood. It continued heal
ing around tie edges until February, " en- it
was entirely healed ny and well.
Betsy WG0D.
Cochesett. Plymouth Co, Mass,
July - 1855
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable. ana
seems to cure cancers by forcing out the i'm
purities from the blood.
Treatise en- Blood and Skin diseases mailed
free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer ,. Atlanta.
Ga. Y, y, ISL W. sd ST,
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KncxvIllc. Iowa, sept. 3, iss5.

For many years was ii sufferer with can
Ger of the nose. ard having been cared by
of :. :. :, feei constrained by q sense Of Qu-
ty TO suffering humanity 10 make Ea.s state
meut of my case. With the fourteenth
bottle the cancer began to heal rap
several months there has been no appearance
of u sore of any kind on my nose or face.
neither i my nose at all tender To the touch.
] have taken two dozen bottles OF :. :. s and
am souadly cured, and know that :. :. s. eff
footed the cure after every known remedy
was tried and had failed.
ROBERT S1IEDLEY,
Fort Gaines Ga NAV ! 1855
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20

I have had q cancer on my face for some
years, extending from one cheek bone across
the nose to the other. It has given me II great
deal Of paiG. II tunes burning and itching to
ch N extent that ii wa .iIu8sf uunaarab, c.
commenced using ;,w.IJS ~necGGc in May
1888. and have used eight gOtf .c>. Il has Civ
en- the greatest relief 10y removing the Intllm-
nation and restoring my general health.
W. BsRE.E-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20
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BENZ. HARRISON, Editor.


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DENTISTRY.

Isr. w II. Rosenberg.
Office in Hickman & KennerIy Block IeIuon
Street. Palatka.
Scientific dentistry executed in all its details
n the most approved manner.
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Keep on hand at al times full stock of all
goods in oar line. all which VIII be found to be
flrst-ciass Enjoying exceptional facilities for
buying we can offer goods at prices that can
not be undersold. Can and exa nine stock and
prices.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20
EPITHELIOMA!
0R SKIN CANCER.

For scyol years | suTavc with q cancer on
my face. Al! the simple remedies were appli-
ed to alleviate the pain. but the place CDntin-
from which came Il yelOWish discharge very
offensive in character. 1t was also inEamed,
ana annoyed me Il great deal. About eight
months ara was in Atlanta. at the house Of
friend. who so strongly recommended the
use Of Swift'S Specific that determined to
ma kC an effort to procure il. In this was
successful, ami began its use The Influence Of
the medicine ut first was 20 somewhat aErta-
waite the sore; but sonu the Inflammation was
aIlay ed. and l began 10 improve after the
first few bottles 2EyEcncral health has great
" improved. lam stronger, ana am able -
DO any kind Of work The cancer on my face
began to decrease and the ulcer { , heal. until
there is not Il vestige of it ieft-0nly& little
scar marks the place where It had boon. IAN
ready to answer ali questions relative 10 this
cure. Mas. J0ECE 4. MCDONALD.
Atlanta. Ga, August Ii, 1887,
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graIsrERED AT THE PAI.ATKA Posi- OFFICE
AS SECoNo-CIAss NAIL NATTER
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20
A "BOBTAIL" AND THE T.-U.

PALATKA, FLA, DEC. 20, 1885.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-20

THIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PALATKA,
IL SUCCESSORS to VIM. J. Vinegar Il Co. a
general banking business transacted. Front
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-13
FAIR HAVEN.

A Monster Egg-A Mysterious Woman With Cold Feet-The oyster Interest .-PersOnaI.
 The Rev. Mr. Erastus Blakeslee, the pastor of the Second church, left on Wednesday for Burlington, Vt, for 8 few days visit.
 The only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lu- zerne Inddipoton who has been so seriously i'll for several days, is now much better and is daily improving, as their many rlends will be glad to learn.
 The Kleiners opened their tailoring estab- lishment in Todd's block yesterday. The store is nicely fitted up and the stock of goods fine.
 The watch house at the bar has been en- larged and is now very comfortable place | to reside in through the summer. MT. Willis R. Holt, the oyster dealer, who ! has been i'll for several weeks, is much i'm proved.
 The young lads were having a fine time ! yesterday flying kites. At one time there
 were about thirty kites in the air. An immense egg was shown at Beebs's
 grocery store yesterday. It weighed five and | three-uuarters ounces and measured around lengthwise nine and one-quarter inches and | around the center seven and one-eighth inch es. The hen that laid the monster egg was of common stock and owned by J. D. Good | sell on North Main street.
 The members of Woolsey lodge Mo-. 1,356, K of H., with their ladies visited Quinniplac
 rink last evening. This organization will | give a grand promenade concert, reception l and social dance at the rink on April $. Il will be very pleasant affair.
 Several of the people have for number o1 mornings past about o'clock been awak' | ened bv a woman who wanted to come n and warm her feet. No one knows who the
 woman is or where she came from, and ii has proved mystery thus far.
 The schooner Lydia Y. Crowell, Matthewt master. arrived on Wednesday from Chesa peake Bay loaded with oysters. The captain
 says it was the toughest trip he had ever ex | nerienced, He was frozen in the ice two | weeks in New York and in Virginia waters two weeks more, and that the weather out side, going and coming, was bad.
 MT. Lloyd Salisbury, the druggist, has re
 ceiysd from his brother Thurber in Colorado
 the heads (with the horns on) of two deer 4 which were killed by MT. Salisbury's party while they were out on a hunting trip. Th'
 largest of the deer was killed on Christmas
 day by Mr. Salisbury at 8 distance ot foui
 hundred yards, which the hunters out wes
 call pretty good shot.
 l. The two houses recently built on P1n T street by Conductor Bacon are nearly com pl pleted. One of them has been rented iron April 1st to Fred Howard Hemingway ana . Charles Hendrickson
 !, Some of the young men on the east sid
 attended on Wednesday evening the fanc.
 dress party given at the rink in Guilford which was followed by social dance. The. returned home yesterday morning we'll pleased with their trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-13
\ THRILLING STORY.
As Told by a Merchant i'm Troy, N. Y. "A Surgical Operation Avoided

AS Told by Merchant Tn Troy, ". |.
 Escaped an Awful Doom. ..
 Of the hundreds of accounts of remarkable cures wrought by DR KENNEDY'S FAVORITE REME- DY, none have appeared so purely astonishing 1s as the most highly respected in the city of Troy, and the story told by the father will prove interesting to all our readerS.-ED.
 Dr. Kennedy Rondout. N. Y.:
 DEAR SIR: My daughter afflicted with se- were growth of Fungus. To remove it we had re- sorted to almost every remedy and consulted the most prominent surgeons and physicians Dr: -, of Troy, said that surgical operation Wouio pe Some of the physicians claimed that it was caused by thing and some by another The Fungus Sesr9 aS 1rofnin' of pr. Kennedys FAVoRiTE REMEDY working so thoroughly on the blood l determined to try it. to if this medicine could do what doc tors had failed to do and surgeons had hardly dared to undertake. can say in truth that the result of this dreadful malady pr. Kennedy's FAvoRITE REMEDY alone effected it. We used nothing else, ter today Hs enjoys vigorous health and to Favore Remedy alone is the credit due. My wife also was ftR wtR %fG Which m she had suffered long time until became very much reduced in flesh. trial of Pr Complete restoration of her health, which she had not enjoyed for years. She had gained in flesh hS tRis SSsefT is DUE FIN ENTIRELY FRI 10 pR KESNEDYs FAvORTTE REMEDY. As for myself, being en- Which makes it necessary for me to test quality of different articles, like butter etc. my sense of Everything seemed to nauseate me, and fearful of
 gepElp6Y VI JUS FA%oRTE RsS RE%E6Y The first bottle afforded immediate relief, and from that day me to perfect health. These facts which claim prove that Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy IS the the above difficulties If anyone in the city of Troy doubts the truth of these statements let him mended Favorite Remedy to hundreds and with the same good results ---...
 Corner Canal and Mount Streets, Troy N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-13
gw 9aren 9aig e9prnine gpnrnal and Gpnrier.

Resolution amending charter of the Hart ford and Wethersfield horse railroad com pany and authorizing extension of the line to Easf Hartford and increase of the capital stock was amended by requiring that the increase be only by cash actually paid in, and passed.
 11:30
 MT Joslyn of Hartford, in the chair.l
 MT. Mitchell of Norwich, called up his bill (adversely reported) requiring that brokers books shall be open to the inspection ot se- lectmen to detect persons speculatlng oan- gerously It had special reference to the yocated it at length. He said he was after the more speculative brokers, who gamble on margins, and descriL ed the evils of stock gam bling in his section. The bill Was tenn | porarily tabled. Resolution appropriating $2.50O for the | purpose of Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial association. | Speaker Simonds, taking the floor, explained | the object of the association and advocated | the appropriation in an eloquent speech re- | plete with patriotic utterances. The resolu- \ ton was then passed without division | Speaker Simonds in the chair.l ! The House resumed consideration of the brokers bill, and MT. Mitchell offered an | amendment that each broker shall pay town license of $1, ,000; agreed to, and one CT two minor amendments were accepted
 MT. Joslyn, of Hartford, argued against the l bill. He said he was opposed to oucKe' shops, but did not wish to see such firms as | Hubbard & Farmer, or George F. BlsseH cS Co.,, of Hartford, put in the same category
 with these bucket shop men. It Norwlcf
 has any special grievance let then
 settle it over there. MT. Mitchell, agalL
 taking the floor said that the business men % o
 the House should rise in favor or tne Dli
 Reputable brokers in Hartford had endorsed i it with a single exception. MT. Gum, !. Milford. said he favored any measure to stol
 bucket shop gambling. This bill would Il l cense it; all the proprietor would have to d
 would be to pay S1, ,O0O for license; H
 did not believe public sentiment would sup | port the bill.
 Mir. Newton, of Durham, moved to amen'
 the first section, designed to kill the bill. MI
 Swartwout, of Stamford, described the evil
 of the bucket shop system, and drew the ln
 of legitimate transactions at no less tna1 n lu U II shares, He favored amending to that effec' l After some further debate the bill was agar
 tabled.
 MT. Newton, of Durham, moved that a } afternoon session be held Friday afternoon , After a running debate the House reJecte , the motion by u rising vote.
 A motion that the bill allowing women | vote in school district meetings be made tn 3 special order for Wednesday next at Il [ m. was rejected.
 The House wrangled for half an hour o
 the Franklin and Sprague school dlstrle
 matter. l The Secretary of State communicated tn , recent election of justices in Old Saybrool , | referred o The House at p. m. adjourned to ID 1 m Friday.