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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-01
PALATKA, FLA, NOV. /, 1885.
POLITICIANS VS.. OFFICES.

That quallhcatlOns other than the
party zeal which bears fruit in par
tv-work is looked for in the aver
age office holder has not yet permea-
ted the brain of the average pOllti-
clan. This was exempIified III the re-
ply of an office seeker who should
be handed down to posterity as com
panion to the immortal Flanagan,
of Texas. When asked, on his ex-
animation, "What was the last state
admitted to the Union" he boldly
answered Georgia, after de wah."
Another applicant for an import
ant position in the postal service,
called on the President to urge his
claims. 81 have little to do in these
matters, sir" said Mr.. Cleveland,
':but we must look in great measure
to training and fitness. If the postal
service goes wrong the whole coun-
try will rise against US. What arc
your qualifications for this import
ant posltiOn?" "Mr. President" said
the applicant confidently, 81 am the
best stump-speaker in my state"
Aue one Of tho immortal band from
oar atta tasqa returned from his pill
grimage ana 9rayeIy assured us NE
could not see the President che
cause he was in the cupboard"
"Cupboard !" eyes, the fellow at
the door said he was at a meeting
in the cupboard or cabinet, or clos
ct, or something"
Now all these do not prove that a
useful party man may not be useful
ffice-holder, but it is true also that
he has not the necessary qualifica
ito ms in all cases. The officc-hold-
err has all the rights of any other
citizen, except when attention to
these would interfere with the Ju-
ties of his office He has no more
right to neglect his sworn duty for
an election tour than he has to 90
fishing, and this is exactly where
the average politician disagrCes
with the rules Of the civil service
rightly understood.
That good laws may be perverted
to bad ends is eterhalIy true; that
civil service may be made 4 fraud
and a pharisaical sham has been
amply demonstrated; that it may
also be made to build up an official
oligarchy-a class devoted 20 the
government in return for pap
administered, may also be taken
without proof But if Mr.. Cleve-
lands administration rcdeems its
promises something must be done to
cleanse official corruption, eradicate
official laziness and compel the rem
dition of honest work for good
money in public as we'll as private
life. If the president can DO this
by using our defective civil service
system, the more credit to him.
And we are bound rs good demo
Gratis to uphold his hands till his
system is tried and found wanting.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-01
Do You Want Them.

Revised Rules of Practice 81; Fee Blu. -
cents; New Constitution. 10 cents-all in book
formal THE FLORIDIAS OFFICE,
Tallahassee, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-01
NEW ORLEANS EXPRESS.

I'm and after Sunday. Nay 8 ISIS. Pas-
- senger Trains will leave ami arrive as
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-01

Send for Treatise on Health and Happiness
of Woman mailed free.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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THE FOLLY NURSERIES.
HaiatI<a, delights, JHIorIda.

The largest AM finest nursery OF orange
trees in Putnam county. These trees have
been grown on high pine land. and buds Sclcc-
ted from the choicest fruit on the 81. Johns
river. stocks sour.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-01
Savannah. Florida " Western R'y
Waycross short Lime.

All trains OF this road are run by Central
(s0thj Meridian time, wlich IS Is minutes
slower than Jacksonville time.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-01
LEM NCCLESDON.
Atlanta, Ga. April L., 1855.

Lem NcCIeLdon has been III the employ of
the Chess-Cal icy Company for some years,
and / know the above 10 be true. At the time
he began taking Swift'S Specific tie was in
horrible condition. and at my solicitation his
treatment with >, = :. was undertaken by Il
physician after several others had deciarcduis
case to be hOpeleSsly incurabie. lie took moth
ing but :. :. = and has been as sound as dol
lar for several months, / regard the cure al
most miraculous
w. II. CROSBY, Manager.
CheSS-CarIey Co; Atlanta Division.
Atlanta, Ga: April Is, 1855.
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". &. HAEGRONE l., PROP,
PAIATKA. FLORIDA.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23

Cocoanut Bon Bons and CarameIs Reduced to 20 cents per pound at
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
CommIrTEE ON oRp1NANoEs.

Regulating the Sale of Wood and
 CoaI-Chape1 Street Drawbr1dge to
 be Closed at Certain Hours.
 The Committee on Ordinances held meet ing in room IA City Hall last evening, AL derman Dickerman presiding. The commit tee first considered the petition for an ordi- nance regulating the measure of wood and coal when sold in small quantities. The pe- titiOners were represented before the com mittee by W. 0. Dewey, Dennis Ward and 0. E. Ball. These gentlemen desired that an ordinance should be so drafted as to com pei dealers in coal who sold by the bushel or half bushel to sell in boxes that have first been sealed by the sealer of weights and measures. In the case of wood they desired it also should be sold in boxes holding one barrel or three bushels, these measures also to be inspected and sealed the same as measures for coal. The claim made was that dishonest dealers sold their coal in baskets for a bushe1 that did not hold over three pecks, and wood was in lime barrels that would not hold over two bushels. They sold at a less price than honest dealers could afford to and represent ed their measures to be what they were not, thus defrauding the poor people. One of the dealers estimated that over 5000 tons of coal was sold by the bushel and half bushel during the past winter, and that nearly all of the wood sold was by tine barrel.
 The committee instructed Alderman Dick erman to draft an ordinance covering the wishes of the petitioners and report it at the next meeting of the chittee.
 The committee also Voted to recommend an ordinance providing for the closing of the Chapel street drawbridge from 6:45 to a.. m., from 12 m. to 1915 p. m. and from 12:45 p. m; to p. m. This is in accordance with petition numerously signed by people iv- ing in the vicinity of the bridge and who have to cross about these hours in going or coming from their work
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
saturday, May 23, 1883.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY,

A Peremptory sale-Bolton & Neely.
 Brocaded Satins-At Franks.
 Black Walnut Stain-Thompson Belden.
 Business Chances-Richardson & Co.
 Books-At Eorthrops.
 ChiIdren's Wrappers-At Franks.
 GhildreHs Sehool a sRSessAs Psr oIsgr0y;H
 Confectionery Sugar-At Ryders.
 Easy H and Made shoesrA E, 4 Benham's s
 For Rent Residence-28 Clinton Avenue.
 For Rent Furnished R"oms-"H."
 For Rent-Houses George A, Isbel. s.,
 Gentlemen's Shoes-At Cosgrove's.
 Ice Cream-At Ryders.
 Ladies' Lisle Gloves-At Franks
 Ladies' Croquet Slippers-At Cosgroves
 Lozenges-At Ryder's.
 Mems Low Shoes-At Cosgrove's.
 Mf9ed MsD,d GcIa9RsFsAAtARE can99IRss~At Ryder's. EIa9k
 Proposals Quartermaster Generals Office Sunday Services-Spiritualists Hall Sunday Services-Advent Church Sunday Services Humphrey Street Cong: Church Sunday Services Church of the Holy ly,,In Spirit. Sunday Servicss-Branch Missicn Church Sunday Services-Trinity N; E. Church Sunday Services-St. John Street N E. Church Sunday Services Howard Ave. M. E. Church. Sunday Services-Dwight Place Church. snday nd Services serviees-Christ G Church m Sunday Services-College Street Church. Sunday Sunday Services-George Street M E. Church. Sunday Services Good samaritans M Slippery Times-W. B. Fenn & Co., Spring Lamb-Otto Dieter. Spring Chickens-Frisbie & Hart. Summer Silks.At Franks. Soda Water-At Ryder's Universal Patterns-At Durant's. Photo Parlors K. Baldwin wanted-Co -Cook-1.2 .2S7 West Chapel Street. nted-Situation -so6 Grand Street. nted-Sitllation-A. D. d-Stuaiion-533 State Street. Wanted-Stuation-7 Winchester Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrtaf Mention.


 Charles Flynn and Albert Hurlburt, botl of this city, propose to have friendly set-tc in Ansonia tonight
 The Ridgefeld Congregationalists have contracted for the erection of a new stone church to cost $15, ,000
 The great nonrishing properties of Mellini Food obtained for it the gold medal at tho New Orleans Exposition.
 Margaret Guellow, aged 32 years, died yes terday at the hospital. She has cousin re- siding on Winchester avenue.
 A special meeting of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce will be held on Mon day evening. See advertisement
 The railroad commissioners examined the New York division of the Consolidated road yesterday. They rode in the dummy ''Tran- sit"
 The Clipper base ball club, Captain Albert Barrows, 12 Fair street, are ready to receive challenges from any nine in the State under IF years of age.
 The annual State convention of the An cient Order of Hibernians will be held at Tyler's hall, Chapel street, on next Wcdnes- day evening at o'clock.
 A praise service is to be held at the Col lege street church on the first Sunday evening in June. The entire choir and organ and an orchestra will furnish the music.
 At Trinity M. E. church on Sunday even ing the subject of Rev. Dr. Peck's discourse will be'tA burning Question-Amusements; In What May Christians Indulge"
 Dr. L. c. Vinal, of Middletown, is very sick at the residence of his brother, Judge c. G. R. Vinal, and very little if any hope of his recovery was entertained yesterday.
 Washington camps Nos. 1, 2, and 4, P. o. s. of A., have arranged to gives musical and literary entertainment at Pythian hall, Courier building, next Tuesday evening.
 H. O. Williams, of the Y. M. c. A., will speak at the Seamen's Bethel tomorrow af- ternoon at 8 o'clock. Good speakers are ex- pected for the temperance meeting in the evening.
 From all parts of the city the ladies come to Burgess & Burgess to fit out the boys with straw hats, the firms stock being very large and attractive, and in mems straw hats and light felt hats the stock is so large the firm can supply a big percentage of the Lords creation in the city.
 One of the smartest men of his age is Bar tholomew Hine, of Bridgeport, now in his eighty-sixth year. MT. Hine has for years sold matches for living and has regular route through the valley towns from Bridge port to Waterbury. As walker his equal is hard to be found, even among young men.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
Police Notes.

I John Thomasco, a shoemaker of 42 Hill street, complained at police headquarters yesterday that Marion Rechel had been writ I ing to his wife, who is in jail under two months sentence for getting drunk and breaking windows. He said that it was the purpose of Rechel to win the affections of Mrs. Thomasco and elope with her when her time is out at the jail, and he wanted it stopped. The police don't care to inter fere.
 An insane man about twenty eight years old, residence unknown, was arrested on the street yesterday morning by the police and locked up. His actions were not violent, but queer. He gave his name as William H. Burritt residence Massachusetts. It was learned that Burritt was an em- and a native of Gardner, Mass. Word was sent to his folks and he was taken to the almshouse. Besides the pistol, a gold watch and $100 were found on him. He has been growing insane for some time.
 John Donovan, a junk dealer on Long
 Wharf, was arrested yesterday morning by
 Detective Reilly for theft He lives at Az
 George street, and for years has carried on
 the junk business, constantly refusing to
 give the police information when they
 have found goods with him that were known
 raid was made upon Robert Redfeld's der
 rick in the East Haven quarries and 600 feet
 of heavy rope stolen therefrom. Two hun
 dred feet of the rope MT. Reilly subsequently,
 found at DonoYan's place. The latter refus-
 ed to tell where he got it from and to give
 any information whatever. He is now out
 on bonds. The rope is at the police station.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
Presentatton and Grand Rounds.


 On Thursday evening the fire commission CTS presented John Ruff, the retiring mem Der of the Board, with 8 handsomely en- grOssed set of resolutions enclosed in heavy bronze frame The resolutions express re- oret at Mr. Rufs official departure from the Board, congratulate him on his six years record of honorable service and endorse him as justly deserving the name of an honest man.
 After the presentation the Board enjoyed a banquet at Downs on MT. Ruf's invita- tion. About midnight Chief Hendrick, Su- perintendent of Fire Alarm Smith, Mayor Holcomb and the commissioners started on their annual tgrand rounds' to the various engine houses. At each house the gong was sounded and the men and horses responded promptly to the supposed fire. The inspec- Lion was very satisfactory to the chief and &ha commissioners
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
KflIoA hn hE Gnns

A little after o'clock yesterday morning Dennis Moore, a cart driver employed by Spier & Co.,, and residing at 32 Laurel street, was struck and killed by freight train which was backing up Railroad avenue below Grand street The car struck the wagon in the mid- de and carried it and it's occupant about 200 feet. Moore was confused at seeing the cars coming upon him and stopped on the track until it was too late to save himself He leaves a widow and four children Several accidents have occurred before at the same crossing.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
I.fueOIn Rfnk.

Tonight closes the season at the Lincoln rink. The attraction will be two bands, one in the balcony and the other on the band stand. These will play at intervals and then unite in grand concert. This will be the last skate of the season, and the session will be prolonged half hour in honor of the occasion. The rink will be open all day on Monday for the distribution of skates.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
No and Yes.

Have you received any lasting benefit from the use of some so-called 'fsure cures" for eatarrh? No.
 Did they not either leave sickening taste or painful sensation? Yes.
 Have you heard of single case of nasal satarrh where the use of Borazel has failed to benefit? No.
 Does not it's delightful ba1samic odor please everyone? Yes.
 Is not Borazel real boon to the aflicted9 Yes.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23

have an unsavory reputation among men, nearly put them on level with that little animal. When you find puffed-up remedy that upon analysis by competent chemist shows rank poison among its con- tents, the little animal seems to put the proprietor of the stuff to shame Lewis Red Jacket Bitters have been analysed over and over again and al- ways receiving the cordial endorsement of the chemist. These bitters will cure malaria.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
CHAPEL STREET CASH GROCERY

See Johnson & Bros'. adv't on Sd page
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
A social Occasion at old Hiram.


 Hiram lodge No. 1, F. and A. M., had one of it's red letter occasions Thursday. Two prominent and popular gentlemen of the city were shown into the mysteries of the order and the meeting was in all respects one of npecial interest Over two hundred mem bers of the order were present, including wis it;no brothers from New York, West Haven, xvastyiIle and Fair Haven. A sumptuous feast was served and it was after 1S o'clock before the brethren wended their way home ward. As far as heard from none were locked out. The evenings pleasure was add .d to much by the presence once more of Rev. MT. Samson, his health having so greatly improved as to enable him to meet once more his Masonic brethren.
 Next Monday evening E. G. Storer Lodge of Perfection of New Haven will be visited by Charter Oak lodge of Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 A .rnwr

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR Dur ARTA1xNr,
 OFFICE oFFHE CHIEF SIGNAL. SERVICE WAsHINGToN, D. C., May B, 15S5-1A AM. For New England, cloudy weather and occasional rain, southerly winds, stationary temperature in southern portion, slightly warmer in northern DOT tion, lower barometer.
 For the Middle States cloudy weather and occa- sional rain, east to south winds, lower barometer, warmer.
 For the vicinity of New York. cloudy weather and occasional rain, stationary temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23

With every pound of our Perfection Cream" Java coffee, or half pound of our new tea, the "Victor Chop" sold this week we will give 8 handsome glass spoonholder or cream pitcher. We are determined to in- troduce those goods to all lovers of fine tea and coffee as we are fully convinced they will please them. Satisfaction guaranteed money returned. For sale only by Cen tennial Am. Tea Co.,, 363 State street.
 my1Smon tn fri sat-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
A PIeased Oorrespondent.

A correspondent writes: "Oh, yes. Three times I've tried it, and it's merits know full we'll Iris cleansing and 'tis healing, and on each nasal cell will prove like a magician's works, the wondrous Borazel It allays the snfiammati, Il, restores the sense of smell. It is the inc plus ultra'-delightf Borazel.p
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
HOPKINS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Election of George L.. Fox as
 Rector.
 The trustees of the Hopkins Grammar school have elected George L. Fox as rector to succeed MT. Cushing. MT. Fox is now the classical teacher in the Hillhouse High school. He will take charge as soon as MT. Cushing leaves for Greece
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
To Those Going to Saratoga,

The agency for the Continental Hotel of Saratoga will be this season, as it was last year, at Beers photo parlors, 762 Chapel street, where circulars and all information can be obtained and rooms engaged in ad- vance on terms lower than at other first cIass hotels
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
VnIe Cnrnnratinn

The friends of William Whitman Earn ham, of New Haven, have issued an appeal to graduates in support of his election to the vacancy in the board of fellows caused by the resignation of Governor Harrison. MT. Farnham, the appeal states, is a member of the New Haven park commission, where his taste and judgment are most highly valued. He is graduate of the academical depart ment of Yale, of the Columbia law school and is doctor of laws of the Un- is erslty of Heidelberg. He has had large opportunities to study college and univer- sity education, and is already well acquaint- ed with the affairs of Yale college. His ad vice has been sought repeatedly in the past in regard to subjects of practical importance to the college, and he is now a member of the council of the Yale School of Fine Arts. The signatures include the names of ex-Gov- ernor James E. English, Hon. William P.
 Trowbridge of New Haven, Edwin D. Rob bins of Wethersfeld, Rev. Chauncey B.
 Brewster, Rev. Increase N. Tarbox of Boston,
 Charles Fabrique of New Haven, George O.
 Holt, LeBaron B. Colt and George D. Miller.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
Personal.

Personal
 Wm. B. Catlin, jr., commenced his duties at the postofice as superintendent of the city delivery yesterday.
 John Linde, son of Druggist Linde of Con gress avenue, left yesterday to return to Col orado where he has resided for about three years. A parting sociable was given in his honor at his fathers on Thursday evening.
 MT. Marcus Schwed receives legacy by the death of his brother, MT. Schwed of Macon, Georgia.
 Geo. M. Hendee, of this city, will be 3 prominent attraction at the races to be held on Memorial day, Springfield. Mir. Hendee has received an invitation to go to England to enter the one-mile amateur championship race at Birmingham, England, but it is not probable that he can go.
 Captain Howard thus gets noticed in the Minneapolis Tribune: fENo trouble to show goods," remarked Captain Howard as he blazed away with the Gatling gun in the in- terest of the British government and his Con necticut employers.
 Judge A. T. Cornwall, of Granby, while in Florida last winter bought three-acre orange grove near Tarpon Springs and will winter there regularly.
 Dr. c. F. Sumner, of Bolton, has been elected president of the Holland county Med ical society.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
VETERAN FIREmEr.
They Again Decide to Parade em M
 mOFiaI Day.

They Again Decide to Parade em Me- mOria1 Day.
 The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's associa- ton held another meeting last evening to consider the subject of parading on Memorial
 day. The Veterans were on hand in large
 numbers and among those present were many who are seldom seen at the meetings of the association. The action taken at the
 to the importance of the Veterans doing their duty on Memorial day so far as entertaining | the visiting fremen from New York is con- | cerned.
 In the absence of President Hiram Camp Vice President Morgan N. Atwater was | called to the chair.
 After the secretary had read the minutes of the last meeting motion was made to ' rescind all votes passed at that meeting re- garding Memorial day and it was passed almost unanimously. This brought the asso- citation back to the point of starting. The secretary then read letter from the general committee of the Grand Army of the Repub- lie explanatory of their action in not appro- priating only $25 to the 6remen to entertain the New York visitors. They stated that if it were possible they would in crease Gn1S amount to $OU ana 1n conclusion expressed the wish that the association should reconsider it's action and
 decide to parade on Memorial day. After
 the reading motion was made that the as- sociation parade on Memorial day and aid in
 entertaining the Veteran Bremen of New
 York. The motion was earnestly supported by ex- Mayor Lewis, Chief Hendrick, Charles E. Hayes and others. The motion then passed by substantially a unanimous vote.
 The committee were empowered to add
 to their numbers and as now composed it is as follows: Chairman, Morgan N. Atwater,
 B. F. Crockett, c. E. Hayes, G. w. Bailey, G. w. Stoddard, J. w. s. Peck, A. R. Good
 now. George L. Ives, George H. Rowland.
 It was voted to take no money from the treasury for expenses unless it is necessary to pay for the band.
 Adjourned to next Wednesday evening at
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
A Slight Fire.

Last evening fire was discovered by a watchman on platform car at the end of Canal dock The alarm at the corner of Water and Brewery streets was struck, but before the fire department arrived the fire xvas nut ont
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-23
We Wera unahIa

To supply the demand for our kniokerbocker pants last week. We have received several new lots this week, many of them entirely different from anything ever shown here.
 HUE CLoTHIERs,"
 112 Church street