The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-13
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THE WRECKED ALAMO.


further has been heard from the wreck
ed steamer Alamo. If any wreckers are
on their way here with the cargo they
are detained by heavy winds, The cap
tain Of the Patos reports that when he
passed the steamer she was lying well
over on her side.
A WAR LANDMARK BURNED.
PoTERsBURG, Va, March 1t.-The
tower or observatory on the farm of
William L. PEBBLES, Dinwiddie county,
which was built for and used by Gen.
Grant during the siege of Petersburg by
the Federal army, was destroyed by fire
few days ago. The tower was 100 feet
in height and occupied site opposite
Fort Fisher, one of the largest forts on
the line.
SPANISH CIGAR MAKERS RIOT.
MADRID, March 11.--A riot occurred
here to-day in consequence OF the intro
duction of machinery for the manufac-
ture Of cigars. Five thousand female
cigar makers struck work and attempted
to smash the machine and destroy the
property. a large force of police was
summoned to restore order, but the
strikers turned upon the officers with
stone and cigar knives, inficting severe
wounds upon a score of men. The mil
itary had finally to be called to the scene
of the conflict before quiet was restored.
A large number OF strikers were arrested.
COUNTERFEIT ONE CENT PIECES.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Treas
ury Department has received from the
Assistant Treasurer at New York speci-
mems of counterfeit one cent pieces,
which are believed to have obtained ex-
tensive circuculation in New York and
vicinity. The counterfeit is made sole
ly of copper, whereas the genuine coin
is alloyed with nickle. As nickle is
more valuable than copper, it will read
lily be seen that the manufacturer of a
good counterfeit, consisting entirely of
the baser metal, would prove lucrative
business if successfully conducted for
any great length of time. 1t is estimated
that profit of seventy five cents would
be made on every hundred of the spu-
rious pieces put into circulation. The
matter is being investigated by officers
of the secret service.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY COUNCIL.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-THE Sani-
tary Council of the Mississippi Valley
met at noon to-day. DIR. Kedesi, of
Michigan, Chairman of the special COM
mittee appointed to suggest a plan of CO.
operation between thesstates of the val
ley to prevent the introduction of cholara,
yellow fever and other epidemic diseases,
submitted a lengthy report, which was
adopted. The report recommends that
special sanitary regulations, such as an
inspection service on lines of travel,
thorough cleaningup of cities and towns
distribution of sanitary reformation, etc,
be adopted by state boards of health rep
resented in the council to suggest the
manner in which they think the money
appropriated by congress ($340, ,0O0) to bt
used at the discretion of the President
should be applied. The council ther
elected officers and adjourned sine
die.
GEN. GRANTS CONDITION FAVORABLE
NEW YORK, March 11.-Gen. Grants
condition to-day is favorable lie pass
ed rather comfortable night and slep
quietly most of the time. So far as hi'
throat trouble is concerned the genera
has not complained of pain for several
days.
New YORK, March 11.-Dr. Douglas
said tonight that while Gen. Grant hao
slept but very little last night, he ha'
rested comfortably, and arose just befor
noon time, feeling better than he has 70
several days. He partook genereusl.
of nourishment in liquid form, and hi
pulse was lower than yesterday. Hi
temperature is a little above the normal
This afternoon he wrote for over a
hour on his "reminiscences. Genera
Grant was never hearty eater, an
since his illness has consumed NOR
food than when in perfect health. II
retired early tonight in an excellent cor
dition, comparatively speaking.
To Prevent Men from being BuFie
Alive.
From the American Homoepathist.
The prize of 40, 600 francs offered b
the French Academy for some certai
test of death, to prevent people from b,
ing buried alive, was given to a phys