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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-23

WANTED-Employme on garden or
small fruit farm, by man who has had
experience north. Apply at this office.
dec20-2t
Horses to suit everybody, for sale at
Raffety & Mack's. dec19-ds&tw2t
We have a large stock of buggies and
harness which we will dispose of at very
low figures. Cali and see us. Raffety
& Mack, Upper Lemon street.
dec19 -ds&tw2t
FEMALE HELP WANTED.-Two white
chamber maids wanted at the Saratoga
Hotel. [d17-2tl
Wagons and buggies entirely new and
frst-class, at rock bottom prices, at
Raffety & Mack's, Lemon St., between
Fourth and Fifth. dec19-ds&tw2t
We will keep constantly on hand a
large supply of hay, oats and corn,of
the best quality. Give us a call. RAT
fet :. & Mack. dec19 ds6ttwEt
New lot fine ladies shopping and work
baskets just received. N, w. King Co.
dcc22-2t
WANTED-Everybod to know that
Raffety & Mack sell horses, buggies and
harness cheaper than anybody else in
PalatEa. dec19-s&tw2t
Give your boy one of those excellent
Guns at Griffin & Parker's for Christ
mas present. d23-tf
The largest Stock of Guns, Rifles and
Pistols ever brought to the city has just
arrived at Griffin & Parker's. d23-tf
Call and examine Griffin C Parker's
Stock Of Granite ware-Tin ware, etc.
d23-tf
w. B. Cross has on hand for the hell
days Turkeys, Chickens, Fish and Oys-
ters, Game. &c; besides afull line of all
Meats kept in frst-class market. Call
and leave your orders at his market on
Water street. d23-to jan l
Hunting Suits, Game Bags, Leggings,
etc, at Griffin & Parker's. dec23tf
Remember the old saving a penny
saved is penny gained II you wish to
get the benefit of MangOld's special holt
day rates on pictures, don't fail to secure
sittings at once, as the old prices will
positively be resumed on the first of the
new year. Good work guaranteed in
cloudy weather, except for babies; the
dear little croa lures, bring them of a
bright morning. dec53tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-23

Higley & Smith are prepared to pack
boxes to special order ready for shipping.
All varieties of oranges always on hand
and packed in the best manner at the
most reasonable prices. Tdl7 to jan /
WANTED = At the Saratoga Hotel
smart Bell boy; also good smart kitch-
en- man. deCtQ-2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-23

New lot fine ladies shopping and work
baskets Just received. NJ w. King& Co.
dcc22-2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-23
Tax Notice

Insure with Baldwin s. Cochran. Gen
eral Agents. dedl9-5t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-23

The largest Stock of Guns, Rifles and
Pistols ever brought to the city has just
arrived at Griffin & Parker's. d23-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-23

Two CONE PULLEXS, zone & spills pulley.
I three inch face, four STEPS, from ten to III
teen inches diameter. Apply az.
THIS OFFICE
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
KNITTED TO DEATH.
Two Colored Stone. q uarry Hands Dispute
over "A Drill and "A Murder Results.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 21-A horrible muir
der occurred here this morning. Henry Everett.
eolOred, was stabbed and almost instantly killed
at the stone quarry corner of Pine and McNsiry
streets, by Allen Hubbard. The TWO. with many
other men, were employed in quarrying; few
minutes previous to the tragedy Hubbard had
laid aside drill he was using and taken one be
longing TO Everett. Everett, who working
on a ledge above. handed Hu bbard anoth IT drill,
asking for his own. HUI obard replied that he
could not get the drill, whereupon Everett said
that he would take IT, Hubbard told him that
II he did he would cut mis- heart out Everett re-
piled that il Hubbard could cut quicker than he
could to come on.
Hubbard ran around and no to the ledge and
stabbed him with the knife in the region OF the
seventh ribs and inflicting wound several inches
in depth. Everett begged Hubbard not to cut him
again and caught the latter By the arm, but Hub
bard disregarded the entreaty and plunged the
knife first into his left temple and then into his
back. The wound in the temple was half an inch
deep. Everett fell back dead and Hubbard i'm
mediately fled toward the southwestern part OF
the city, followed by several fellow labOrers.
Deputy Coroner Adams was notified OF the
murder, and proceeding 10 the scene of the crime.
hold an inquest. r, III. Jones, w. II. Beach,
Theo Haslam. Thomas Consadiue, Frank Freil,
Edward Grundy and j. N. Tanksey were sum-
moned as jurors. and West Griggsby, Reuben Pat
ton. Alfred Moore and Lei Patton as witnesses.
Deceased was lying In pool OF blood, and pre-
sented q sickening sight when viewed by the Jury.
The examination of witnesses developed the facts
as related above and verdict in accordance
herewith was rendered. Everett was about thir-
ty-tive years OF age. and Hubbard several years
younger. The murder wholly unprovoked,
and caused deep indignation among w0rkmen
and the friends of the dead man.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
WERE THEY POISONED (!
Sensational Rum0r Growing Out of Two
Sudden Deaths I'm Camden.

PHILADELPHIA, March 2l.-A sensation was
caused in Camden. N. j., to day by rumor which
widely circulated to the effect that Joseph w.
Sellers and his wife. who died suddenly few
weeks ago, hso been poisoned. The suspicious OF
foul play were aroused among the relatives by
peculiar chain of circumstances which seemed TO
point TO Mary Bower, colored, who had been en-
ployed ss cook In the Sellers family for period of
eleven years. Mrs Sellers died early In February
and her husband was soon after attacked with
similar symptoms and died suddenly. Mr.. Forti-
ner, who had been employed as nurse was also
taken seriously Ill and narrowly escaped death.
After the funeral OF Mr. Sellers, his only child
was adopted by Daniel Packer. Jr, of Woodbury..
Mary Bower. the cook. who had professed great
affection for the child. went with him to the Pack
family a visit Early last week all the
members of the household, except the cook and
child OF Mr. Sellers, seized with alarming i'll
ness and violent retching. physician pro-
nounced it a case of arsenical poisoning Under
medical treatment all the family have recovered,
except Mrs Packers mother, who is still suffering
from tie effects of the poison.
DIR. Snetcher, who attended Mr.. Sellers, said he
had not observed any symptoms OF poisoning.
death, in MS opinion, having been the result OF
typhoid fever and nervous Drostration. IL Is I'M
derstood that the bodies will be exhumec aud
y post mortem held to determine the cause OF
death.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
AFGHANISTAN.
The Seizure of Herat Advocated by the Rus
sian War Party.

LONDON. March 9l.-Earl sDuferin, Viceroy of
india, has received assurances from the Govern
ments of both Hydersbsd and Scinde that each
province will be ready to send contingent to
Afghsnistan on an advance toward India. A rep
resentstive from Nizam Scinde and one from the
Government of NepauI will attend the coming
conference between the Earl of Duherin and the
Amer OF Afghanisten, Rawalpindi.
It Is reported that Russian agents are engaged
in distributing money among the disafected Al
CHAN chiefs for the purpose of inducing them TO
support Ayoub Khan in movement to have the
latter substituted for Abdurrahman as Amer OF
Afghanistan.
The military organ svet which reflects the
views of the Russian commanders. General Ko-
msrof, General Tchernayef. and others of the
war party OF Russia, is att present urging the
seizure of Herat before the English can fortfy the
place. The Svet argues as Herat is the center
of commerce for Khorsssan and Turcomania, If
England is permitted to hold il, the Russian posi-.
tion beyond the Caspian will be perilous. BE
sides" says the Svet, ito allow England TO hold
Herst would be showing great weakness before
the TuIcomans" Continuing, this military or
gan says: 1.-THE English must be chased out
of Turcoman territory, and the Russian diplomats
cOnceding one inch OF ground will betray the in
teTests of their country England will not risk
war for Herat. She knows her defeat may involve
india, whereas Russian defeat would mean note
ing more than the maint enance OF the territorial
QJO."
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
No Prospects of Peace.

LONDON. March 2l.-in Paris the reports that
China has made overtures for peace are discredit-
ed. No negotiations, direct or indirect have, it
is said. been opened and there are no symptoms
that the Government at Pekin is intimidated or
anxious to secure peace on any terms unfavor-
able TO China. Members of the Chinese Embassy
in London express themselves as hopeful for
cessation Of the war, but they say IL should be
concessions formerly made by China in Tonquin
without any indemnity. From China direct
cam reports that the Army OF the Empire has
been reinforced and put in readiness to assume
offensive operations in Tonquin. At kelung the
French remain practically in state of siege. The
war IN Tonquin and Formoss, members of the
Embassy say. has not perceptibly affected the in :
ternal prosperity of the Chinese Empire, although
the Treasury of the Imperial Government, 1t is
admitted. needs funds.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
His Death Song.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 2l.--Last evening
Mr.. H. b. Plant of New York, capitalist. railroad
man, and President of the Southern Express Com.
pany, was coming down the st. johns River from
Sanford on the steamer Debsry Accompanying
him were several officials OF his various compa-
mics, including Colonel +. Z. Whitfield. OF Missis-
sippi. a distinguished public man of that State,
and the attorney Of Mr., Plant corporations.
When nearing Palatka the party had gathered
around the piano in the saloon, and Colonel
Whitfield, who was a vocalist Of much
power. was entertaining with songs the gay
party OF ladies and gentlemen. Suddenly, after
singing a plaintive balled with unusual tender
ness of expression he turned, faced his audience,
grew pole tottered in his seat aud without word
fell dead. His remains, accompanied by his wife.
reached the city this morning and were forwarded
for inerment To his home in Corinth, Miss.
Colonel Whitfield was reckoned next 10 Mr.
Lamar as the most eloquent IN Mississippi
and the brightest political hopes were entertained
for him by his friends. His death is felt kesnly
by Mr.. Plant and the officials OF his various cor
poratious
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
THE CRAZE.
DIT. Talmage on Roller skating-NOt Yet
Ready to Join the War on Ii.

NEw YORK, March 2l-Rev Dit. Dewitt Tai
mage, who has Just returned from Western tour.
asked to-day for his views about roller
skating.
ROLLER skating ?" said he. why, I've just re-
turned from the headquarters OF roller SKATING
dom-Richmond, Ind.-and the people out there
are fairly crazy about the sport spoke to the
proprietor OF OF the largest Kinks in Richmond,
and be told me roller skating was the most inno-
cent enjoyable and beneficial amusements imag
Unable. 1 have read some of the objections OF
brother clergymen that have been printed. and
although don't say agree with them, don't
want yet to collide with their vicws-not
until have Investigated the matter thoroughly.
The stIiking-out m0ti0n-and here the Doctor
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
Uonnersville Cuttings.
Special to the Sentinel.

bptCIhI 20 Int btHIlutL
CoSNERsyILLE. Ind, March 21.-Oficer Page, of
Richmond. arrived here this morning. with the
custody OF young fellow named Elbridge Riggs.
whom he had followed to and arrested in st.
Louis The prisoner is accused OF the theft of
$500 in cash from Samuel Lamburson, farmer in
the northern part of this county, for whom he
worked last fall. He waived examination and was
jailed.
James d. Allison. the Brookville barrister, who
is in jail for alleged horse stealing took q change
of venue from the regular Judge. Judge Heller.
of Indianapolis. came promptly yesterday, upon
telegram, and the trial is going on before him.
II g. Eliosue's saw mill was partially burned
down Thursday night
The mercury registered four degrees below zero
here this week.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
Libel Shit.

LoSDoS. March 2t.-The writ for a libel suit,
which was asked for By Cyrus w. Field against
James Gordon Bennett. was refused on the purely
legal ground that an action by an alien in Amer
lea sgsintt an alien in France. was not triabe in
an English court The action for libel brought
by Field against Henry Lab0uchere, proprietor of
the London Truth, for originally publishing what
the New York Herald had cabled 10 1t, has a good
chance for trial here.
LONDON. March N-An Anglo Russian com
any has started to compete with the Americans
and Australians in furnishing England with
meat. The abattoirs OF this new concern are
located IN the center OF Libsn. and the co npany
calculate TO sell in England alone 49, 000 coo worth
OF mt AT every wear.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
SENTINEL SPECIALS.
The Roller Crazs-DiscOvery OF Coal.
Special 70 the Sentinel.


special 70 the Sentinel.
USIoN CITY, Ind, March 2l.-Tbe roller skate
industry is rapidly absorbing all OF the surplus
skin and labor of this city, and the number of
Improvements on roller skates and skate wheels.
ii patented. will add largely to the revenue of the
Patent 0fice. All classes OF amusements are being
gradually supplanted by the daily and nightly
attendance 81 the rink. and the religious element
are greatly exercised at this new and seductive
scheme Of Satan, and are at loss how to counter
act II. Mr.. w. III. Clark the manager OF the rink. is
Offering for entertainment that continne
to q Jaw fun houses.
rouDg Robinson brothers, OF Muncie Ind. &C.
robats and gymnasts, gave an exhibition at the
rink here last evening on rollers, winning rounds
of applause.
buzz of excitement exists of the discovery OF
vein of camel coal about five miles east OF here.
The find was accidentally made by Messrs Star
buck and Graves while hunting in the forest for
an escaped wild cat So seon the frost is out of
the ground they propose to fully explore and de-
yelOp the mine
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
The Panama Canal.

LONDON, March 2l.-pe Lesseps denies the re-
ports from New York 10 the effect that the work
along the Panama Canal has resulted In failure.
De Lesseps says his son Victor, after having Wis
tied Panama and made a thorough investi gatio n
of the operations along the line of the canal,
writes: Pour moi lie canal est fall
No contractors, says De Lesseps. have, as has
been reported, stopped work because the canal
company have failed to supply them with money,
although one American contractor was refused
payment for work because he had failed to com
ply with the conditions of his contract. Il have
fears. says De Lesseps ''of any stoppage of the
work on the canal because OF the war IN Central
America
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23

pushed the roller armchair behind, while he
STOOD and struck out with as graceful a movement
IS the most adept vhirler-develops the lower
limbs better than anything else know OF.
speaking of roller skating reminds me that
did ask that Richmond manager about how affairs
were conducted. and he told me that the least IN
warranted gallantry was signal Tor the election
OF the offender from the rink. This is at il should
be. and guess our managers here in Brooklyn are
fully particular 10 their patrons as they are
out West. Will visit the rinks9 Well now, that
Is a suggestion. and l will in a few days 20 TO
every one OF them and see for myself. Try on the
rollersg No. think not: have some regard for
my bones yet"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
Logansport Items.
Special to the Sentinel.

Special TO the Sentinel
LOGANsPORT, Ind, March 21-George Stewart
the tramp that was so badly burned few days
ago, died at the County Farm yesterday.
Citizens from Delphi are searching the city for
Mrs. Harley. 1t is reported that traces were
found to indicate that she had fallen in Rock
Creek and drowned.
Rev. A. W. Hawkins, OF this city. will resign The
pastorate of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
10 accept q call at Columbia, Tenn.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
Court Proceedings.

SltCIhI 20 Iu6 ocHIIItI.
COLUMBUS. Ind March 2G.-The case OF John
Ferguson against the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany for false Imprisonment was concluded this
morning, and verdict OF 81 900 for the
plaintiff wss awarded by the Jury. Hiram
Weddle. against the same defendants, obtained
judgment for 50 200 on the same charge, in the
Circuit Court here, about a year ago. Ii was APP
pealed to the Supreme Court and sent back for
trial. There was considerable interest taken in
the Ferguson case on the part of the plaintiffs
friends
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
Pipe Line Apparatus.

SAUKIa. March I--Genersl Graham has re-
ceived the pipe line apparatus necessary to fur
nish his army with fresh water supply during his
march TO Berber. lie starts Tuesday to make a
permanent advance necessary 10 secure such oc
-cupation OF the country as viii permit the con-
struction Of the proposed railway from Saukim TO
Harler
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
The LaDgdon Hotel, Chicago, Burned-sev-
eral Lives Lost.


CHICAGO, March 21.-At s this evening fourteen
fire engines poured water into the Langdon Hotel,
which was q mass of flames, The FIRE origi
mated In one of the lower rooms. At
the time the restaurant o. the house con-
tanned 100 guests at supper, and as
many more were IN the rooms. The people In
the restaurant had no trouble in getting out, but
several persons in the upper rooms had very nat
row escapes The flames spread with marvellous
Tapidity, and before the second alarm was turned
in the flames were bursting through the rooms.
A general alarm was given half an hour after the
fire broEe out, but all the engines which could be
brought TO play upon the flames could not get the
Ere under control. Mrs. Belknap. an elderly lady,
was killed by jumping from the fourth story into
the alley. subsequently cry was raised that the
walls were falling, and that Bullwinkle's Fire In
surance Patrol men were inside the building. A
portion of the south walls seen to totter aud
then IL came down with a crash.
Twomembers OF the fire insurance patrol barely
escaped the tumbling bricks and timbers, and
two others were pinned fsst, but after strenuous
efoits were finally extricated, the legs of both
being severely bruised. Patrolmen A. Jones and
John Walsh are believed to have been suffocated
found OF them up to late hour
of the second-story windows after il supposed
all the inmates had been rescued. He rushed up
the burning stair case. and q few moments later
appeared dragging out both women, who had
been rendered unconscious by smoke
The hotel, which is a total loss. was erected i'm.
medistely sfter'the great fire. While substantial
looking on the outside 1t has been called fire.
House. then as the Crawford and recently the
IancdOu.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
Acquitted.
Special 10 the Sentinel.

Special 10 the Sentinel.
VIECENEEs. Ind, March 21.-The third stage
in the Sachs. HolliDgsworth trouble eliminated
to-day by the jury acquitting Mrs. Jim Purrier of
the charge of perjury. City Marshall Samuel
Runner will be tried Monday for contempt OF
court in spiritlng away Mrs. Sachs who was un.
der attachment. Much local interest Is attached
to the case.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
RED FLAMES
Lick Up a Large Portion of New Jerseys
Capitol, With the Records

TRENTON March Ala large portion OF the capi-
toll building burned early this morning. The
flames were extinguished after four hours fight
ing. The. loss viii be enormous The Chancery
Office. containing all the records of courts of the
State, deeds. ETC., was destroyed.
Two explosions of gas occurred in the Quarter
master Generals office on the first floor, at the
northwest corner OF the State House at 3 O'Clock
this morning. The explosions were fol-
lowed by flames that shot through the
windows. In ten minutes the apartment were
in ruins The flames followed the steampipes TO
of the Clerk in Chancery From these the confs-
grafton extended to the geological museum on
the third floor. In this there were many valuable
state relics, but the most valuable had been sent
TO the New Orleans Exposition a month ago. The
battle nags were rescued by the hremen at the
eral kearney were destroyed. The fire then
moved rack toward the dome, and ii looked as
though the Supreme Courtroom, Chancery Court
room and legislative chambers would have to 60.
Books and documents were removed hastily from
the Offices of the Comptroller of the State
was finally checked at O'Clock, although
the engines still playing the ruins In order
that access may be had the chaneery vaults. where
exceedingly valuable papers relating TO thousands
OF estates are kept The vaults we're not burned,
but are believed to be full of water, which will
cause almost as much damage as fire. The loss will
not fall below 500 600 The part destroyed is the
facade OF the original State House, built in 1875.
Only the museum, QuartermaSter Cores office and
Chancery Office were completely destroyed, and
water. The ChsHcery and Supreme Court-rooms
and Senate and Assembly chambers remain intact.
The entire building is worth $500 600 with liberal
insurance on the structure.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
No Tracs Yet of MRS. Harley.
ersanfa IN tho EautfuaI

DELPHI, Ind, March 81. After a thorough
search of the river to-day by eager hundreds the
news comes tonight that not the least clue of any
character has been found o. the lost woman, Mrs.
Harley. A detective of experience will take up
the trail tomorrow, but with little assurance of
success. The interest Is. widespread and una
hated
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
More Honors for bismarck.

BERLIN, March 2I.-The Sultan of Turkey will
send a special commissioner 70 Berlin to confer
the Grand Gordon OF the Order OF Niehami Initial
upon the Crown Prince and Bismarck. Hitherto
the honor has been reserved Tor sovereigns. IL is
reported that Bismarck will remove Scnolz and
take the PTussan financial portfolio himself.
Bismarck has advised King Leopold OF Belgium
against assuming the sovereignty Of the Congo
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23

boats in the Italian navy. General Ricci COM
mander OF the Red Sea expedition, recommends
that the italian troops be prepared TO advance
aeaiDtt the hostile Arabs along the Red Sea coast
II IL be true that Kassala has fallen, or IL the
Die &c Al ouid fall the Italian missions will ask
King John OF Abyssinis 10 occupy Kerem and the
country Of BOgos, should the Arabs threaten TO
invade either.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
British Losses.

sUAKIN. March 2I.-Corrected returns of the
British losses in yesterdays engagement show 81
killed. including Il Indian troops; AZ wounded,
10 being of the Incian contingent. The troops in
the Zeraba at Hasheen at daylight dispersed the
rebels on the neighborng hills. The Berkshire
Zersbas, the remainder OF the troops returning to
Suaklm.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-23
The nIudir of DongoIa.

KoRTI, March M.-The Mudir of Dongola is be-
ing Joined by many friendly Arabs on his march
up the Nile toward Hassanyiei The object OF the
Mudirs warlike activity Is 10 disabuse the hostile
Arabs the notion tina the hot weather will pre-
vent aggressive operations against the Mahdi,