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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-04
CURRENT LITERITrKE.


Letters from the lsthmus" IN LIp1S-
corrs for June give drcary, scorchrd, de-
spondent idea Of the surroundings. Dis
eases of various sorts prevail, everything
being done to invite them while the moral
diseases of sloth, superstition ehildishness
and avarice are equally rampant. As to the
canal, the author is particularly liscour-
aging. "The Year 1900 is nm ingeniously
conceived little story. Mr. Daniel works up
the experience of a New York Hidd CORE
spondent during the Frluco-Prussian war
into a sprightly anecdotal paper
aurora" is as slow as could possibly be.
A well-meant sister offers advice to women
suddenly reduced pecuniarily, but her
paper, though kindly and sensible does not
go directly enough to the main point how
to relieve the unrelenting money pressure.
As to the average woman's ability here She
is discouraging. All that she does say, those
who have sense enough 10 follow such
sound advice will long ago have found out
for themselves. Mr.. TAFT sketches th9
dwarf artist Preyer Of Dusseldorf. He is
now 81, and his speciality is stil-lifc.
"Teacher's Note Book" is very funny,
The discussion of the Roman Catholic
school question in the NoRTH AMERICAN RE-
VIEW for June is interesting, but about as
inconclusive as such things usually are.
Bishop Keane writes with eloquent warmth.
Arguing the paramount importance of re-
ligion, he AYERS that Roman Catholics grasp
J+ nooat tanoainuely In NIL alamanta ,v traf n.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-04

Mayor Harrison of Chicago, Tuesday
issued an order that all gambling houses
not closed on the 9Th inst, shall be rlided
by the police, their occupants arrested and
their apparatus destroyed.
a fire in Asbury Park, N. j.. at midnight
Of Monday, destroyed about 925, 900 worth
of property. The sufferers are Lenukon
grocer; Clark, confectioner; King, baker
and the Adams Express Company
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
THE NEW CONSTITUTION.

We take the following from our
neighbor the Sanford Journal, as
the best evidence of the soundness
of our position ON the question of
delegates to the constitutional con-
vention: ut is to be regretted that
some of the democratic newspapers
of the state are even now, and as we
think, in advance of all propriety,
predicting that large number of
democrats particularly those in the
black belt, viii vote against what
ever instrument the convention may
present. The reason assigned for
this, is the fact that the legislature
did not provide, in the bill calling
the convention, for delegates for the
state at large, thereby securing rep
resentation to the democrats of the
black belt. Now the Journal has,
ever since it was known that the
vote of the people of the state at the
last election was in favor of con-
vention, earnestly advocated pro-
vision for delegates for the state at
large, believing that such a course
was demanded by the best interests
of all the people, but at no time has
it entertained the purpose of either
opposing the constitution, or advis-
ing others to do so, if its views were
not carried out, provided the con-
yention should presenta constitution
which properly guarded the inter-
ests of all the people of all sections.
On the contrary, Its resolution has
been and still is that however far
the preliminary machinery of the
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
THE FEDERAL oFFICEs.

Our northern exchanges seem SUR
prised at the absence of southern
ofiee-seekers in Washington. They
had probably thought we were real
" anxious to capture the govern
ment," and the sSrebel yell so con
spicuous at tie Inauguration of
Cleveland" was raised by those who
expected personal advantage from
such demonstration. We are glad
to see that more ofice-seekers come
from Massachusetts,, New Hamp
shire and Maine than from the
whole south. Only one thing we
ask ard that we must have-south-
ern offices must be filled by southern
men. We do not mean by 'ex-reb-
els" nor yet by those only who
were born in the south. We have
never yet applied the term "carpet-
Dagger" to those brethren from the
north who come down to aid us in
building up our section with hand
or brain or capital. But the man
who comes among us only to hold
office, and takes Office only to fatten
off our life blood; who Yields polit-
ical power by pandering to the
worst elements Ct society only for
individual gain, and takes delight in
outraging the feelings and princi-
pies of the people whom he claims
as neighbors-he is carpet-bagger,
whether he brings a gripsack or a
saratoga, and he must go.
Many names held in high honor
among us are those of northern men
northern capital has been the lever
used to raise the south from the
slough of despond in which she was
left by the result of the war; cyan
kee" brains, pluck and industry, ha
worked everywhere side by side
with "rebel' soldiers to clear on
forests, and make possible the pres
ent condition of the new south. w,
give honor to both at the firesid,
and at om state capitals, and boil
insist that a reform president refus'
to send again among us the odiou
carpet-bagger
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13

convention might fail to accord with
its view of what should be the style
of its architecture to look only to
the results of its labors, and if they
are broad in conception, liberal in
spirit and will prove uniform and
healthful in application. to support
them earnestly and zealously. 1t
makes very little difference, due re-
gard being had to the forms and re-
quirements of law, who frames the
constitution, provided its provisions
are such as the people want, and
will promote the public veal in all
sections and among all classes; and
it is by no means complimentary to
the intelligent voters of the black
belt to say that they will oppose
whatever constitution may be pre-
scented, even though containing all
that they might desire it to do, be-
cause forsooth, there were no dele
gates there from the state at large.
We believe they will do no such
thing, but that if the convention
shall adopt proper constitution the
people of the black belt and of all
other sections viii support it"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
THE DAILY NEWS.
BENZ HARRISON. Editor.


THE DAILY NEWS is published every morn
ing except Monday, and delivered BY carriers
in the city, or mailed postage free. FOR ,l cents
a month"; Si.50 for three months. 12.J0 Tor SIX
months. or s. per annum.
TIRE WEEKLY NEWS is an S-page 46-eoiamn
uiF1sr published every Saturday, containing
all the news Of the week, local and geneial; IL
is the largest and handsomest weekly paper
nuhIished in Florida. and viii be mailed post
are free for 81 a year, or 30 cents ioF SIX
months. Specimen copies free 70 any astsiftsss.
Loe..a advertisements 20 cents per line Tor
arst insertion and 10 cents per line Tor eacn ad-
ditional insertion. Special notices 10 cents per
hne Reduced rates on continued ADVERTISE
ments.
avery month Local advertisements due at
the expiration of the time for which they are
All rcfnittanees should ms.de by express,
noney-order or feyistere 4etter.
Address.
w. w. RANDALL.
BUSINESS MANAGER.
PALATKA, FLORIDA.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
; ALATKA FLA, MARCH 10, 1885.
We now urge upon our city the

We now urge upon our city the
issue of sanitary bonds to the am
cunt of ten thousand dollars to save
the valuable lives which Palatka
will lose in case of an epidemic. We
want to stay here and work every
month during the year, and the
council must make it possible for us
To do so.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
pALaTka BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Banks.

Banks.
VVRSr NATIONAL BANK OF PALATKA,
IL successors to VIM. ]. Vinegar Y co.
general banking business transacted. Front
Street.
Dry Goods.
nEvEREUX, B0GERO & SON. CORNER
times a full stock of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Hats, Shoes, etc. Also deal extensively in
Groceries of every description.
II JACOBSON, LEMON STREET, DEALS
l. exclusively in staple and fancy Dry Goods,
Hats Caps.
Books and Stationery.
Y C. COCHRANE, AT MASONIC BUILD
II sing on Lemon Street, wholesale and re-
tail dealer in Books, Stationery, Florida Curl
osities, Maps, etc.
ID FRANK CURTIS, BOOKS. STATION
ID. cry confectionery, etc.
Groceries and Commission.
ID r. REID, WATER STREET, DEALER
G.in Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits, etc.
UERTREEs s Co, WATER STREET. COM
' mission merchants, and wholesale dealers
in Hay. Grain, Fertilizers, etc.
M. HAUGHTON Sc BRO, GRIFFIN'S
A. Block, Water street, wholesale and re-
tail dealers in groceries.
THREW Fl. L., s. GARDNER, NEAR FLORI-
Ida Southern depot, wholesale and retail
dealers in Hay, Grain, Fertilizers, etc.
Hardware Etc.
E II. LANE, WATER STREET, DEALER
L.in Hardware, Stoves. Tinware, house fur
ulSHHlg BOOus, Ll1ItSiIaAt pAdiHbllISs
Architects.
II J. CAMPBELL, GRIFFIN'S BLOCK,
IL .architeet and civil engineer.
Musical Instruments and
Sewing Machines.
n F. SULZNER, LEMON STREET. DEAL
0ser in Musical Instruments and Sewing
Machines.
Drugs and Medicines.
~ A CORNER G.
L Front Streets, Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Ar
tieles, etc.
A CKERMAN & JACKSON. CORNER LEM
IAon and Front Streets Full line Drugs and
Medicines.
THE MORAGNE PHARMACY, CORNER
J. Lemon and Front Streets. Established 1856.
Prescriptions carefully compounded day or
night,
Beef, Fish, Etc.
A W. MANN, LEMON STREET, OLDEST
IA sbeef market in the city. Orders filed
promptly.
w b. CROSS, WATER STREET, BEEF,
w Mutton, Fish. etc.
Furniture, Etc.
ID L. LILIENTHAL, CORNER WATER s.
| ID sReid Streets. Wholesale and retail dealer
| in furniture, house furnishing goods, etc.
| A UGUST HALL, LAUREL AND KIRK
| IA land Streets, Manufacturing Upholsterer
and Dealer in Furniture.
| Bakers.
| - y OhoA0IS. I4t1fhON I1AI III
| ID Opera House. Fancy and Family Grocer
| les, and Bakery.
| UndertaIxers.
| u S. MOONEY, LAUREL STREET. UN-
/ Ii sdertaker and embalmer.
! Miscellaneous.
| THE PAI.ATKA INSURANCE AGENCY
l. over three hundred millions capital, repre-
scented and correspondent with l. Harkins Hill
/ lard, Manager.
| TOHN RAMSAUR, FRONT STREET, ONLY
- stables in the city: prices moderate.
d CUNNEELY, WATER STREET, FINE
| 4 Wines, Liquors, etc. Billiard and Bowling
| Parlors.
| HARRY HEATH, LEMON STREET
IIwatchmaker and engraver.
/ T Fl. MERRYDAY, CORNER OAK AMI
q Fourth Streets. House and Sign Painter.
| IT t. CONOyER, ARTESIAN WELLS. Pc
u Box, 207
WEBB 81 NICHOLS, real estate agents
| w Harris building, Water Street.
| CALHOUN, GILLIS s. CALHOUN, LEMON
OStreet, Insurance agents; represent only
frst-class companies.
r MEYER, WATER STREET, DEALER II
| 11Paints. Oil. Ladders, etc.
lit L. GREEN s. CO, BOOTS AND SHOES
IL 81 Lemon Street.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13

ING CITY SURVEYORS TO FURNISH
CERTIFICATE.
Be IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the
City of Palatka, State of Florida. as follows,
to wit
SECTION /. From and after the passage of
this Ordinance it shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to enclose in any lot or erect
any house or houses on any lot in said city be-
yond the boundaries of their lots onany street
of said city as established by the survey of
COOK Carleton, Esqr., adopted by the said City
Council, or beyond the boundaries of their lots
on any street, as hereafter fixed by a survey
made under the order of the City Council of
said city in extension of the Carleton Survey.
SEC. 2. Be it further Ordained That this Or
dinanee shall not embrace cases where fence or
enclosure, or buildings are at this time stand
ing.
SEC 3. Be it further Ordained. That any per-
son or persons violating the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be liable to have any such en-
closure or buildings removed, by order of the
Mayor of said City, and, further fined in a sum
not greater than Five Hundred Dollars, or i'm
priSOned not more than sixty DAYS, at the dis
erection of the Mayor of said city.
SEC. 4. BE it further Ordained, That when
any person shall be arraigned before the Mayor
for violation of thisOrdinanee. the said Mayor
in the trial OF such cause shall admit no evil
dence on the part of the defendant except
certificate as to the survey from the City Sur
vey0r, or evidence showing the loss of said GER
tlh6 ate, or evidence that the lot enclosed, or
on which building or buildings have been
erected, beyond the boundary line on the
street, as established by the city survey, was
enclosed or said buildings erected previous to
the passage of this Ordinance.
SEC. 5. Be it further Ordained, That the City
Surveyor, on application of any party or par
ties for survey of any lot, shall make the
same in accordance with the surveys of said
city, fixing the boundaries of such lot or lots
on all streets by which the same is bounded.
and issue to such party or parties certificate
of such survey under his hand, charging
therefor such price as the City Council of said
city shall fix as compensation for such work,
same being the sum of Five Dollars for each
and every lot surveyed.
Passed February H. 1885.
j. H.-MERRYDAY,
President pro tenn.
Attest: LOUIS FALK, Clerk.
Approved February 18th, 1885.
A. V. MOUNT,
Mayor
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
A Humorist Preacher.

We are much gratified to learn that
Sam Small, better known as Old ST, has
become an Episcopal clergyman. The
pulpit has need of more cheerfulness,
more smiles and fewer groans, and if
SmalFs theological efforts should benefit
his fellow man as much as his humor has
done, the church people may consider
themselves fortunate in securing the
services of such man. We have seen
nothing which leads us to believe that
the influence of the Arkansaw Traveller
converted Mr. Small. We have preached
assiduously, it is true, still we cannot
trace his reformation to any one article
which has appeared in our columns.
This statement is made with that frank
ness characteristic of tie modest man
who might not hesitate to borrow few
dollars, but who would scorn the idea of
gathering unto himself more credit than
is justly due him.
Some of the ablest preachers in the
country are reformed newspaper men;
but many of the poorest newspaper men
are reformed preachers. Many expert
ments have been made, but every effort
tending to make this rule work both
ways has proved to be failure. Some
times the rule is wrong both ways. The
following is an example:
Some time ago the editor of the Week
ly Fire Fly and the preacher of Mt. Josiah
church exchanged places, not only in a
nominal way, but made an actual trans
fer of property. We take these extracts
which appeared after the change had
taken place: 1--WE have shouldered the
responsibility of running this paper, and
we request our subscribers to pay up at
once and pray at their earliest conven-
fence. We understand that Anderson
Gregg cut off one of his fingers the other
day. We hope and pray that he may
get along all right. A COW belonging to
Jim Polk Mclaughlin lost one of her
horns last week. WeEpray that she may
recover. A man named Skaggs was kill.
ed at Bailey's Ford last Monday We are
thankful that it is no worse. We pray
that the legislature may not forget tc
adjourn. We trust that crops may be
better next season. We hope that the
severest part of the winter has passed
} We have faith in our ability to run this
, paper
The editor, without embarrassment
took his place in the pulpit, but he soor
became confused. Striking the book o
books, he said Hereafter we will no
receive old rails in exchange for our gos
pei. Turnips will do very well, but WI
are not cow. Never before was thi
pulpit in such a fourishing condition
and advertisers should make a note o
5 this fact Our mourner's bench goes t.
{ every post-ofice in the county. Now
the time to become a deacon of thi
church, two dollars per year, one dolla
for six months and sample copies sen
free. The text says that trains goine
north arrive at o'clock p. m. This can
!, not be disputed for it was spoken of b,
f Jeremiah the prophet, saying, oh, Y
q generation of vipers, see advertisement
in another column >"
Mr.. Small, though, is not this kind o
an editor. Well, educated, liberal an,
sincere, his light wihillume dark places
e and his charity, like warm mantle, vii
, cover the shiyering limbs of the cold an,
. hungry.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
FACTS vs. FANCY.

Facts are, that Harry Heath makes speci-
atty of difficult repairing of fine watches,
cleans jewelry, chronometers, all kinds of
nautical surgical. electrical and medical in
struments, and understands all complicated
mechanical combinations and how to repair
them. As to fancy, the ladies fancy the way
he finishes his jewelry repairs. which come
out new every time. For fine work always
take it to Harry Heath, in the Calhoun block
on Lemon street, PaIatka. Fla
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13

A New York correspondent of the Bos-
ton Transcript says the Century paid
General Grant $500 each for the four ar
ticles on Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga
and the Wilderness. Gems. Joseph E.
Johnston and Mcclellan and Admiral
Porter have received $500 each for arti-
cles contributed to the Century.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13


Leesburg as follows:
Leave Gainesville, .............,.. $50 IN
Arrive Ocala .-........ ...,.......-... HOS a N
Leesburg, ........... 49,. = .1240 p m
Leave Leesburg, ....-....... -.--. lao p IN
Arrive 0cala, ........ ........... go. 3.1T p m
- Gainesville, 90. ,.............. 5.15 p m
This train connects both ways with trains ON
S. f. s W. Railway.
Trains leaving PaIatka at 600 a. M, and ar
irving at s. p. m. every week day, connect
with trains 3 and at Gruelle.
Trains 10 and IA will run between Palatka
and Gainesville, on Sundays only, leaving
Palatka at 1880 a. m.
Arriving at Gruelle. ........,. ...... $50 a. m.
Gainesville ..--..--..e 1000 -
Leaving Gainesville. .....-......4 400 ? IN
Arriving at Gruelle. .-.......-. ........ 4:ss0 -
Arriving at Palatka.-.. -. .......... G:30 -
These trains connect with trains and at
Gruelle.
]. D. HOLLISTER,
fl,ayr+
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
Savannah. Florida & western R'y
waycross short Line.

Ali trains of this road are run by Central
Goth Meridian time, which is 81 minute
slower than Jacksonville time.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
Not in the Cabinet, but his Stew is
There
Harpers Bazaar.

Harpers Bazaar.
\ luxury enjoyed in the senate restau-
rant at the capitol is known as the NC
Donald stew because ''old Joe Nc
Donald, = as the senators affectionately
term him, when a senator from Indiana,
taught the cook how to make this dish
of fine oysters. They are stewed in their
own liquor. 1t is said Senator Melon
aid stood by the cook repeatedly until he
learned exactly how to stew the oysters
perfectly. 1t is favorite dish with the
senators when they take lunch about
2 p. m.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13

an and after Sunday. Novembe~ 2, 1884,
" Passenger Trains will leave and arrive as
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
AN ORDINANCE.

TTY TO CITY SURVEYS. AND REOUIR-
ING CITY SURVEYORS TO FURNISH
CERTIFICATE.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
new FURNITURE STORE.
I WOULD MOST RESPECTFULLY CALL
THE ATTENTION OF ALL PERSONS
In Search Of Furniture

That have in addition to my other business
put in stock of
N JEW ENUR
Which win sell at Jacksonville prices and
no mistake also keep in stock different siz-
es of meat safes from S4.56 and up. Before
purchasing elsewhere give me a call and get
prices. i shall continue to deal in wagons,
drays and harness, and have very fine stock
of Baltimore dray and buggy harness / offer
for sale lower than has ever been offered in
Palatka; if you don't believe it. drop in and be
convinced of the fact. E. X. FARRAR.
Auctioneer and Commission Dealer.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
Florida Southern Railway
SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE

PALATKA, FLA, January 18th, 1885.
Begi ming Thursday, January I'D, trains 3
and will run daily between Gainesville and
ae- folIovrg
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13

Registered AT THE PALATKA Posi- OFFICE
as SECoND-CLAss MAIL MATTER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13

Competing az Chattaho0ehee with PenSaco-
La and Atlantic Railroad daily for Pensacola,
Mobile, New Orleans, Texas and all transmits
sisslppi points. Passengers for Brunswick take
TINS train, arriving at Brunswick via B. & w.
Railway at 1916 D. M.
Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars Waycross
to Pensacola, Mobile and New Orleans.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-04-12

A Suakim dispatch of tho LIST says:
a detachment Of cavalry was sent out
this morning to reconnoitcr in the neigh
borhoOd of Tamai. They found Tamni
occupied by II large force OF the enemy.
The general advance Of the British forces
will begin tomorrow morning ut day
break. The troops will stop at the zcreba
tomorrow might and will march on
THnni Friday morning.
The enemy suddenly appeared to-day
in large force in the direction of Han
doub. The men at work on the railroad
were rapidly withdraw.
A later dispatch says it is expected the
British attack upon Tamai vii! he made
Tomorrow. The Murab tribe, 5000
strong, have offered to submit to the
British.
1t is stated 10y a government official
who came from Ottawa that n cable
message from Lord Wolscley had been
received by Lord Landsdowne nsking il
he could get one or two regiments from
Canada for service in the SOudan.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-04-12
FOREIGN news.

The latest from the London War Office
is that General WolseIcy has forwarded
n report Of peculiar Significance, the
subject Of which is the result Of the cx-
posture 10 the desert heat OF the British
troops stationed along the borders Of the
Soudan desert. The report states that
II the present military stations in the
Soudnn be maintained, fully onc-huli ui
tho troops will die or be disabled by
heat before the arrival of autumn. Tho
whole tone OF this peculiar report, which
wa undoubtedly inspired 10y General
Wolscley himself, indicates that Il dccis-
ion having been reached to hat effect.
the public is being prepared TO witness
the early withdrawal Of the whole Brit
ish force from the Soudan 10 Egypt, and
the complete abandonment of the Khar-
toum expedition. IL Is announced that
General Graham has been ordered by
the Government TO at once open peace
negotiations with Osman Digun, or the
ShcIkhs between Suakim and Bcrbcr.
possessing power to control the natives.
IT has been stated that General Graham
has been instructed to secure such terms
as will enable him to cyacuale the
country at once. Il was in pursuance
Of these particular instructions that
General Graham withdrew his whole
force back from Tnmni to Suakim, lenv-
ing only n small contingent at General
McNeill's zcreba. II is believed that no
operations will be taken against the
Tamninns.
There is nh uneasy feeling in military
circles that England might have lighted
too big n torch in India. The armies 81;
the Indian Princes have been filled with
ardOr, aud may take to fighting each
other. The British gOrrisons nro numcr-
ically Insignificant, and they wonld have
their hands full in the event of n con-
fict between any two OF the leading po.
tentatcs.
DR.. Mccartney, secretary of the Chi
ncsc legation in London, in an inter.