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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07
The Defanses OF Holland.

A considerable sum is to be spent this
year in completing the defenses of Hol-
land. The system which has been adopt
ed is peculiar, but is apparently well
adapted to the characteristics of the
country in which it is being carried out
While other nations, when invasion
threatens, mobilize their armies, in Hol-
land the order will be given for the ''mo-
bilization of the waters" When this
operation is effected, a water-line from
five to ten miles wide and some sixty
miles long will be created, directly bar
ring the advance of an invader coming
from the east. Above the surface of this
inundation nothing will be visible but a
few narrow roads raised on embankments
entiladed by Notifications bristliDg with
cannon. The water for the most part
will be only few inches deep, SO that ii
will not be navigable by hostile gun-ves-
sells or flotillas; while-deep trenches cut
in the ground below will Illustrate any
attempt to wade through the inundation.
The contingency of an invasion taking
place in the winter, when the waters
might be frozen over, is ingeniously pro-
vided for. The depth of the inundation
will then be increased, and the waters
allowed to freeze on the surface. The
water below will afterward be drained
off. leaving the crust of ice suspended
and ready to break in under the weight
of the first troops who attempt to cross it.
st. James Gazette.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07

Mrs. Astor as a Temperance Reformer
n. Y. Cor. Chicago Tribune.
By the way, Mrs. Astor has become a
temperance reformer. The grogginess of
some Of the young fellows in society has
been disgraceful this season. Scarcely a
private ball has lacked group of thor
oughly intoxicated guests in the mems
dressing room, where custom has made
wine and cigars common. On several
occasions the recumbent forms of oblivi-
Gus swells have been left in corners and
on sofas. t. Be cared for by the servants
after the departure of the decent guests.
These things have been an increasing
scandal.
Mrs. Astor has stepped forward to re-
form. She gave ball this week. There
We're no refreshments, solid, liquid, OF
/ smoke, to be had in the dressing-room
/ In the dining hall were as many tiny ia
panese tables as there were ladies. The
tops barely held plate and a wine glass.
+ No servants were on duty except at the
buffet, where the yiands Were dfshed an6
the champagne opened. The men wer.
expected to fetch and carry for theil
partners. This device employed them
compelled them to do their drinking un
! der the restraints Of feminine presence
and kept them all measurably sober.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07
From the Frying Pan to the Fire.

Minister learn that number of the
young men in town have formed an anti
swearing society.
One of the Young Men-Yes, sir; we
bind ourselves not to make use of a pro-
fame word for a year under a severe pen
atty.
Minister-A most praiseworthy idea,
and one that warmly commend. The
prevalence of profanity is truly deplora-
bic. May ask what penalty you have
established?
One of the Young Men-Yes, sir; the
member who breaks over is compelled to
set up the drinks for the entire crowd.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07
Orange Groves

Send to C. F. Waldron. Welaka Fla for his
descriptive rcular of property from $500 70
$1,000. No is the time for bargains
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07

safed to man. And let US not trust to
human effort alone, but hunbiy
acknowledging the power and goodness
of Almighty God, who presides over the
destiny of nations, and who has at all
times been revealed in our country's his
tory. let us invoke His aid and blessing
upon our labors.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-07
Artesian WeIIs.--I Irrigation.
lRRIGATE YOUR GROVES,

The rapid growth of trees and the greatest
development of fruit, can only be obtained
by proper arrangements for irrigation, du-
ring the dry spells that visit US every year.
With plenty of water at command, the growth
of young trees, and the crops of those in bear
ing, are an assured success.
IRRIGATION IS THE SHEET ANCHCR OF
ORANGE CULTURE.
The experiments that have already been
made abundantly prove its value.
sS For the purpose of irrigation, prop
erly constructed, Artesian Wells are the
cheapest, best and most reliable.
Correspondence solicited. Estimates given,
Contracts taken for wells. Four to siX-nch
pipe recommended as most practical
]. 7. CONovER,
Palatka, Fla.
P. o. Box 20T
Or at Office of E. r. Mexican, Lemon Street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Gen. Finnegans Funeral-POstmaste
ClaTke's Commission.

Gen. Finneeans Funeral-P Ostm aster
Clarke's Commission.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. 5.-The re.
mains Of Gen. Joseph Finnegan reached
this city this morning at 6 80 O'Clock, and
were buried from the Newman Street Pres
byterian Church, Rev. w. II. Dodge Off
ciatIng at II O'Clock. The funeral cor
tege was one OF the most impressive ever
seen in this city. Florida Camp of Con-
federate veterans, fifty strong, and the
Jacksonville Light Infantry, together
with hundreds OF citizens IN carriages,
followed the hearse, which was drawn by
four white horses, to the grave. The pail
bearers were United States Senator Will
kinson Cali, Gen. William Baya, Hon.
Columbus Drew, Col. L. J. Fleming, Col.
W. J. Doyle, of sanford, Capt. T. Z.
Buckman and DIR. A. j. Baldwin.
Postmaster Clark's commission was
signed by President Cleveland to-day. He
will take charge of the Office here as soon
as the commission arrives from Washing
ton.
Theodore Welch, General Freight Agent
OF the southern division Of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad, and +. Q. Shep-
ard, General Freight Agent of the Pensa-
cola and Atlantic division, arrived in the
city to-day IN the interest of their road.
Rollins College, at Winter Park, opened
Wednesday with full faculty on hand.
There were present two freshmen, eight
college preparatory students, three in the
normal department, and more than thirty
in the training school. The total will be
doubled in a few days. The faculty and
citizens are enthusiastic.
At Live Oak the grand jury in the case
of J. r. Bigelow, for the killing Of Demp-
sey at New Branford several months
since, have found an indictment for MUIR
der in the first degree and the prisoner
has been committed to Jail.
At Sanford the jury yesterday rendered
a verdict in the olmms case OF 'came to
his death in some manner unknown to the
jury" The people are dissatisfied with
the verdict.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
PACIFIC COAST PIGTAILS.
THE SITUATION DAILY GROW,
ING MORE SERIOUS.

PrOclamatlons for the Preservation OF
the Peace Issued by the Governors OF
Oregon and Washington Territory
sixty Celestials Arouse the Cauoasians
OF California by Attacking White
Man
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 5.-The Governor
OF Washington Territory yesterday tele-
graphed to Secretary Lamar that the citi-
zens Of Tacoma had expelled about 200
Chinese from the city limits. The Cover
nor then telegraphed the local authorities
at Tacoma asking If they could preserve
order. He was informed that while order
had not been perfectly preserved, yet no
one had been seriously injured. Another
telegram from the Mayor OF Seattle stated
that in view of the outbreak at
Tacoma trouble was apprehonded at
Seattle. The Chinese in the Territory
have made an urgent appeal to the Cover
nor for protection, and a gubernatorial
proclamation has been issued calling
upon all citizens to assist in the preser-
walton Of order. This action was reported
to-day to Secretary Lamar, and after a
conference with tho President, "a telegram
was sent TO the Governor OF Washington
Territory approving the Issuance OF his
proclamation, and directing him to use
all means in his power 90 prevent
further trouble.
PROCLAMATION IN OREGON.
PORTLAND. ORE, Nov. b.-In view Of
the fact that the anti-Chiuese element has
liked on Friday, Nov. 8, for the vacation
OF the Territory by the Chinese, Coy.
Squire has issued a proclamation calling
on all officers OF the law TO preserve the
peace of the Territory, and protect the
Chinese from all abuse, and asking all
law abiding citizens who have the inter-
est Of the Territory at heart to assist in
preserving its good name by suppressing
outrages on the Chinese.
THE TORCH AT TACOMA.
A private dispatch from Tacoma states
that Chinatown, situated near the lower
depot and the wharf Of the Northern Pa
citic railroad, has been burned by mob.
and that the railroad tanks, trestles and
other property have been destroyed.
CELEsTIALs ATTACK A WHITE MAN.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5.--Information
has been received here that NJ. l.. White,
foreman of the Mcpherson Taisin ranch,
three miles east OF Orange, Los Angeles
county, was attacked by about sixty Chi
namen In n vineyard while picking up
raisins, Tuesday. White knocked several
of them down, and defended him-
self TILL eight white men work.
ing near him came to his rescue
with shovels. All the Cinnamon then He'd
to their camp, where they fortified and
armed themselves with pistols. The boss
Cinnamon called on the Mcpherson Bros.
and asked them TO discharge the white
men, which they refused TO do. Several
Of the Cinnamon were discharged and the
rest went TO WORK. The affair has created
intense excitement among the white
people in that section, and it is feared
that trouble will ensue.
CHINAMEN SUE FOR DAMAGES.
OMAHA, Nov. 5.-PrObably for the first
time in history Chlnaman goes % court
for damages. Tom Lat and An QuOng sue
the Omaha Bee for $1,000 damages in the
publication Of suspicion that leprosy
existed in their laundry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
A BLACKMAILING CONSUL.
s. H. NJ. BYERs, or IOWA, IN
VERY BAD ODOR.

Consular Agent Rice. of OfHOrgen, Fleeced
OUt of $500 Per Annum for Five
Nears-The Ex-COnsul's Influence At
Washington too Great for the Victim
to Fight Against.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-There has been
a great deal of comment in diplomatic
circles OF late over the alleged blackmail-
ing Of Consular Agent William T. Rice at
Hargen, Switzerland, by Samuel ii. NJ 4.
Byers while the latter was stationed as
Consul at Zurich. Mr.. Byers Is a citizen
of Oskaloosa, Ia, where he is at present
residing. Byers gained some notoriety
about the close of the war as the author
OF the song "MaTchng Through Georgia"
and through the efforts of influential Re-
publicans was appointed Consul at Zu-
rich three years ago. Mr. Rice, who is a
native of Boston, was sent to Hargen and
placed in charge Of the Consular Agency
which the government decided to estab-
lish ut that place.
BYERs' PLAN.
According to the story, for the truth Of
which Mr., Rice is responsible, Byers
called upon him shortly after his arrival
at Horgen and told MIN 1t was within his
(Byers') power to influence all the trade
in that section OF switzerland to Zurich,
or, on the other hand, to compel such
merchants as ought to certify their in
voices at HOrgen TO appear before Rice,
and thus enable the latter to realize in
fees what would equal an annual salary
of about $2,100.
THE BLACKMAILER's PROFITS.
In return for this Price was asked to
pay Byers $500 a year. If he refused
Byers could easily persuade the country
merchants to visit Zurich instead OF
Horgen, and thus cut off at one blow all
the emoluments which might otherwise
accrure. This was the more easy of ac-
complishment when 1t is known that the
two cities are only few miles distant
from each other. Rice, who regarded 81, 800
year as better than nothing agreed to
the proposition, and for over two years,
until, in fact, Byers was transferred from
Zurich to Rome, he regularly submitted
to the blackmail.
THE STORY BECOMES PUBLIC.
These facts leaked out in the course of
time from a private correspondence be-
tween Rice and a gentleman occupying
high diplomatic position in this city.
When the News correspondent inquired
why Rice had not reported the matter to
the State Department, MIR. RIce's CORE
spOndent replied, Il asked Mr.. Rice that
question myself, and ne answered that
Ryers had influential friends who could
easily stifle any investigation that might
be made, and that he (iice) would prOba-
bly, be the only sufferer. For this reason
he preferred to submit to the eXtOrtiOn in
silenCeO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
ON A FIRE OF Goals.
Vertigo Results in the Severe Burning
of Macon Lady.

Vertigo Results IN the Severe Burning
of q Macon Lady.
MACON, GA, Nov. 5.-Mrs. Ware, wife
OF Alderman Jen Ware, suffered a painful
and nearly serious accident this morning.
Mrs. Ware has for q long time been sub
iect to attacks OF vertigo. This morning
about 8 O'Clock she was sitting In front OF
the fire at her homo on Halle street,
dressing one of the children. In the CRATE
u fire OF coal was burning. Suddenly sne
fell over, her neck and chin resting
on the crate over the hot fire. She was
incapable Of extricating herself from her
periious position. Her little daughter,
very much frightened, rushed into her
grandmother's room and informed her OF
the accident. Mrs. Ware was then taken
from the crate and DR. Hammond was
summoned. He applied restoratYes az
once but cannot say until reaction takes
place the extent Of the burns. ~ Is
thought that she could not have remain
ed In her position on the crate more than
six seconds. A minute 80 near the IRE
would have resulted In death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Railroad Commission in Session
Death of Editor Cheves.


Death of Editor Cheves.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 5.-Bofore the
Railroad Commission, to-day, the mer-
chants of Albany, represented by Hon.
l.. Arnheim, petihoned for the establish
ment of differential rates on compressed
cotton. The RAILROADS were represented
by W. f. Shellman, of the Central, and
j. l., Taylor, Of the Savannah, Florida
and Western.
Messrs. DOnehou S Co. made complaint
that the Georgia road refused to receive
competitive freights from other roads.
Maj. Greene represented the road.
The Brunswick and Western Road,
through Mr.. Gaddis, asked for an increase
OF the freight rate on lumber.
The session was occupied IN hearing
| arguments on these cases. The decision
was reserved. The commission will ad-
journ tomorrow.
Editor q. w. Cheyes, formerly Of the
Dawson JourRdl, who has been confined
in Fulton county jail for the murder Of T..
IL. Pickett, at Dawson. died to-day.
His relatives were telegraphed for, and
his wife was with him when he died He
died under distressing circumstances,
produced by depression born Of his con-
tnement. There was a complication of
legal technicalities which stood in the
way of his relief
The ProhibitiOnists and the anti-Prohi
bitlonists had large meetings tonight.
DR.. FELTON, was here to-day in The interest
of the Prohibition movement.
Charles I. Logan, editor of the Sunday
Telegram, who has been dangerously i'll
! for several days, was pronounced out of
danger tonight.
Two colored men, William Kennebecad
and Philip Johnson, well diggers, were
blown to atoms yesterday by an explosion
Of blasting powder. When 80 feet down
they struck granite and commenced to
! drill for the purpose of blowing up the
rock. After one explosion they descended
and drilled several more holes, inserting
the explosive. Instantly an explosion
| followed, when the two bodies were shot
| up so feet in the air. One fell on the
ground about 100 feet away from the well
/ horribly mutilated, the head being all but
| severed. The other body shot straight up
1 in the air and fell back into the well.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
GEORGIA,s LOWELL.
An Old Citizen Found DrOwned-ThS
Missionary Society.

An Old Citizen Found DrOwned-The
Missionary Society.
COLUMBUS, GA. Nov. 5.-Edward Hol-
ley, an old and respected citizen OF
Brownsville, Ala, was foHnd drowned in
the Cbattahoochee river this morning,
Just below the Eagle and PheniX milps
dam. 1t is supposed that he fell in the
river last night while intoxicated. A
large cash was cut in his head By falling
on the rocks. He was formerly an em-
ploye OF the Eagle and PheniX mills, and
lived in this city for number Of years.
He leaves a wife and several children.
Most Of the delegates 10 the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society arrived to-
day. The opening meeting will be held in
St. Luke's church at 9 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. A reception was given them
Tonight at the residence Of Il. 5. swift.
Ingram, the champion amateur byci-
clist OF Georgia, carried of the prize for
the half mile dash at the Euiaula fair to-
day.
Ills time was 2:O7, which was good con-
sidering the miserable track and being
run in the rain. lie also took the second
prize for fancy riding.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
BURSTING OF A FLY-wHEEL.
Two Walls Penetrated and Several LIYes
JeOpardized.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. b.-The large fly-
wheel in the engine ofthe Times finishing
works ofSamuel Lea 81 Sons, on st. John
street, below Girard avenue, burst to-
day. Portions of the rim passed through
the wall Of house adjoining the mill oc-
cupied by the family Of Max Mackeureider
and buried itself in the yard Of the court
In which the dwelling is situated At the
time a woman and her three children,
Josie, Annie and Josephine, aged years,
4 years and 10 months,
respectively, were in the room
into which fragments Of the fractured rim
were thrown, All escaped injury except
the baby, Josephine, which had two teeth
knocked out and its head badly cut. ltis
impossible at present to determine the eX-
tent of the child's injuries. Another pOr-
tiOn of the wheel was hurled northward
and entered the building Of the Midnight
Yarn Company, No. 1850 Germantown
avenue. but no one was injured by the
falling missile. The engine room OF the
Times Finishing Company is complete
wreck
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE.
Five Propositions Agreed to ON the
Start.


CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 5.-The first
meeting of the Balkan conference took
place today. The business was limited
to the exchanging of credentials and ap-
pointing OF officials. The conference will
reassemble on Saturday, when the first
formal session will be held.
The conference opens with accord
| among the powers on the following basis ::
That the treaty Of Berlin be nominally
maintained.
That Roumelia and Bulgaria be kept
separate, but be permitted a personal
union under Prince Alexander.
That an International Commission fix a
common code Of laws for the two states.
That their military budgets be kept
separate.
That the RoumelIan militia be main
tanned, and that Bulgarian troops be for
bidden to cross their own frontier.
Queen Nictoria's influence is used to
keep Prince Alexander In power. Prince
Alexander has appointed the Provisional
Governor OF Roumelia, M. Strausky, TO be
Minister OF the Interior Of Bulgaria, in
order to induce an acceptance OF the pres
emit arrangement between the two States.
sERvIAN PAPER MONEY.
BELGRADE, Nov. 6.-The Servian gov
payable in silver, in order TO meet the ex-
penses incurred by the war preparations.
SIX persons have been arrested here for
conspiracy to overthrow the government.
The erasure Of the name of Prince Alex
0nder from the Russian army list Is be-
lleVed 10 indicate an absolute rupture be-
tween Russia and Bulgaria.
ALEXANDER OUT OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 5.-The name
ofPrince Alexander, OF Bulgaria, has been
stricken from the Russian army list, and
the Prince has been deprived OF his Colo
nelcy of the Russian rifle battalion to
which he was appointed by the Gear.
MILAN's WAR PREPARATIONS.
VIENNA, Nov. 5.--King Milan contIn-
ues actively TO prepare for war, and is
making arrangements in the event OF hos
tilltles breaking out TO advance from
Prot to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
The Servian Premier, NJ. Garachanine, is
preparing TO cross the rmOk river, which
divides Bulgaria and Servia, and TO enter
the Widdin district with a strong force.
The first conflict between the Ser
vians and Bulgarians will probably
be brought on by an attempt TO prevent
the advance OF King Milan aud his force
| on the road TO Sofia. Wlddin will be at
| tackled by force under NJ. Garachanini
only In case King Milan defeats Prince
| Alexander. Russia expects that the Ser
| yians will be victorious. III SerYia sue
ceeds in taking Sofia ard Wtddin, Russia
Will intervene and insist that King Milan
! withdraw behind the SerVo-B Bulgarian
| frontier, following the lines AZ indicated
/ by the treaty OF San StetanO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
FEMININE CURIOSITY.

a Postmistress Opens Letters just TO
learn the Secrets Of the Writers.
ALLENTOWN, PA, Nov 5.-Mrs. Catha-
rine Trump, Postmistress Of the village of
Corning, has been arrested, charged with
opening letters out Of curiosity, and read
Ing them for the purpose Of keeping her
self posted in regard 10 the business se-
crets of her neigbbors, and the love affairs
OF the young people 0f the community.
She admitted her guilt, and in justilca-
tion alleged that she did not know she was
committing an Ohense for which she
could be punished. She was put under
bail 10 answer at the next term Of the Uni
ted States court IN Philadelphia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
A BANK CASHIER GONE.
$4,000 the Price the Institution Pay
for Over Confidence.

JACKSON, MICH, Nov. 5.-Wesley Bur.
chard, cashier of the Farmers Bank oi
Grass Lake, is missing. 1t is ascertained
that he is defaulter to the amount oI
$4,000. He was in the habit OF apprOpri
ating to his own use $500 or $500 at a time
until the amount reached $1,000, when he
would make a promissory note, sign.
ing it Pratt g. Burchard, and then
falsify it In his statement. When con
fronted by the directors Of the bank on
Tuesday last he acknowledged having
done wrong, and promised TO make the
amount good. He was not arrested ans
disappeared that night. II is thought the
funds were lost in speculations in Texas
Burchard is over 80 years old, and has q
wife and crown daughter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06
THE KNIGHTS AT GALVESTON.
METHODIST MISSIONS.
81 100000 to be Raised for the Work
for the Coming Year.

81 ,OOO,OO to be Raised for the Work
for the Coming Year.
NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The board of bish-
ops of the Methodist Episcopal church,
now in session in this city, approves the
appeal Of the Freedmen's Aid Society
for $250,000 year for Christian
white and colOred people. Every
pastor OF the church is urged to
raise his full apportlonment for this
causes and churches and members Of larger
means are called upon 10 contribute with
increased liberalty 20 this work. The
eighteenth anniversary Of the Freedmen's
Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church will be held tomorrow. In the
afternoon Bishop John NJ. Walden, Of
Chattanooga, Tenn, and in the evening
Bishop Thomas Bowman, OF ST. LOUIS,
will preside. The Missionary Society Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church to-day
voted to raise $1,000,O00 for missionary
purposes during the coming year. The
sum raised last year was over sS0O,000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-06

North Car0lina's Governor and Other
State Officers at the Hostelry.

North Car0lina's Governor and Other
State Officers at the Hostelry.
RALEIGH, N. O., Nov. 5.-Fire to-day at
Fayetteville destroyed the Fayetteville
hotel. three-story brick building at Hay
and Donaldson streets. The supposed
cause is defective flue. The value of the
building was $4,000. 1t was owned by a
stock company. The furniture was
owned by w. G. Matthews and Charles
Glover. The house was furnished within
the last three months at cost Of $500.
The insurance on the building is $l1.000
On the furniture there was no insurance.
The Governor and other State officers
were at the hotel, being in attendance at
the County Agricultural Fair.
FIRED BY AN INCENDIARY.
OTTAWA, Ills, Nov. 5.-Fire broke out
early this morning in the Exchange hotel
and the guests were compelled to escape
from second story windows. The build
ing had been fired in five places. The pro-
prietOr, Andrew Stiencke, was arrested.