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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07
A Strange Find in Mi1-Occan :.

London Nautical Magazine.
.'Truti, is stranger than fiction" In
many cases the realities of life surpass in
''strangeness' the conjurings of the nov
elist. The following incident is sut1i-
GENTLY strange" to give it a place in
these pages: Capt. Tillar, of the steam
ship \ !, of London, reports that on
March :, when within a days sail of
Point -Ie, raft was discovered. A
boat W., aimed and sent off to it. The
raft was found to consist of bamboo
canes, having small jury mast, where
on was fastened a parcel containing two
books. The dead body of a man, with u
white sheet thrown over him, was on the
raft. One of his feet hung over the side
into the water, and had been mutilated
by fish. Several sharks were seen swim
ming around "a if waiting for an oppor-
tunity to devour their prey. OF course,
it would have been both dangerous and
useless to go on such n frail structure;
but by means of boat-hook the parcel
was secured and taken on board the
Ashton. 1t was found that the books
were the Koran printed in Hindostani,
or some other East Indian dialect. The
Burmese are in the habit of floating their
dead away to sea in this manner, and it
is supposed the corpse seen had been
dealt with in this way. Curiously enough
the boatswain, who grapplcd the parcel
from the raft, in a short time was seized
with choleric symptoms. The dead body
might have been a cholera patient, and
the books might have conveyed the con-
tagion. However, to avoid further risk,
Capt. Filler wisely decided to throw the
parcel and its contents overheard.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07
Too Much Electricity.

From the Louisville Post.
At Hosch's dye works, during the
short Thunderstorm, about O'Clock,
John Hosch, one of the sons of the pro-
prietor, was working at n large copper
dow. The cylinder is used IN finishing
ribbons and such materials, and is COW
cred with a coating of tin foil. 1t re-
wolves at great rapidity. and the man.
ipulator uses n brush of fine copper wire
in dressing the material to be finished.
bright flash of lightning struck near by
and illuminated the room. The cylinder
was Immediately charged with electric
ity. The young man received a terrible
shock, and was held fast to the cylinder.
Chris. Hosch, II brother, was at work in
the same room, and, startled by the clap
of thunder, and the brightness of the
flash, looked toward the window. There
he saw the electric charge playing over
the machine, and his brother dancing
a fisherman's hornpipe near by with "A
hidcous contortion of all his features.
by the arm to pull him from the ma
chine. He no sooner touched him, how
ever, before he, too, received shock
and was held fast to his brother. but to-
tally unable to make an excrtion to re
lieve him. Both We're now dancing in
sympathy at the mercy of the charged
cylinder. AT this juncture the father of
the young men and another brother,
alarmed by their cries, came in from an
other apartment and succeeded in re-
lieving them. Both of the young men
received severe shock, and John llosch.
who was working at the machine when
it was charged, was Frustrated for some
time. He suffered a dull headache and
pains in all the muscles yesterday but
was able to resume his work again this
morning.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07
And tho Flames Mounted Hi2he

And tho Flames Mounted Higher.
Glens Falls Republican.
A good story is told at the expense of
an agent for the sale of hand -grenades
who visited a village not very far distant
from Glens Falls recently, and advertised
that he would at a certain hour exhibit
the remarkable efficiency of his fire ami
hilators on the street. AT the time ap-
pointed Mr.. Agent was on hand, and. a
match having been applied to a pile of
infiammable material previously pre-
pared, he made a brief speech, extoll-
ing the wonderful powers of his wares
to the assemblage, and, reaching for a
grenade, threw it with a crash on the
pile. Instantly the flames leaped upward,
and with CONSERVATION in his face he
threw another and another, the fire at
every crash growing larger and fiercer,
until the supply was exhausted, and the
discomfited grenade man ran into his
room at the hotel and bolted the door.
Then it transpired that the practical jo-
kers of the town had drawn the corks
from each bottle, emptied its contents
on the ground and filed it with kero-
sene. 1t cost the agent two bottles of
champagne to make himself solid with
the boys, and the next exhibition met
with better success.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07
SHE WAS GOOD.WIFE.
Getting Up in the Night to Sew But
tons on Her Husbands Clothes.

Getting Up in the Night to Sew hut
tons on Her Husbands Clothes.
Detroit Fiee Press.
Jones was well aware that his wife
was in the habit of rifling his pockets
when he was asleep, but, like wise man
he kept silence on the subject. One
night, however, he awoke and caught
her in the act.
"Ha!' he exclaimed, "what are you
doing, my dear!'
The lady started, her cheeks flushed,
the pantaloons dropped from her grasp,
and she was about to make a full con-
fession when a bright idea entered her
head. Recovering her composure she
said:
II was looking to see whether your
pantaloons needed any buttons"
"They do, they do, my DEAR" he ex-
claimed, springing from bed, "needed
'ern for weeks, months, and l wondered
why you didn't sew 'em on; but 1
waitad, for / was sure you would get to
it some time. And how kind of you to
get out Of bed at this time of night to at
tend to 'em. Say what you will, there's
nothing in the world like good wife.
Let me turn up the gas a little, SOS you'll
have all the light you want in sewing
'em on. Got your needle and thread and
the buttons? No? Well, tell me where
they are and I'll get them for you"
Mrs Jones proceeded to sew on the
buttons, while her husband sat on the
side Of the bed and encouraged her with
DIS of praise for her wifely care and
thought for his comfort, occasionally re-
marking that go where he would he
would always say there was nothing In
the world like a good wife.
Then he went to the wardrobe and
brought out several pairs of trousers, a
coat, two or three old vests and : num-
her of shirts, from all of which buttons
were missing and cheerfuliy observed:
"While we're ut it Wen make night
of it,"
Two hours later, when Mrs. Jones,
with weary sigh, removed the thimble
from her finger, Mr.. Jones patted her on
the cheek and said:
II say it again, my dear, say it again,
that wherever go l will make it known
proclaim it from the housetOps, shout it
in the highways and byways, that wife
who gets up in the middle of the night
to sew buttons on her husbands clothes
is priceless treasure, crown to that
husband and an ornament to her SEX"
Then Mr.. Jones, chuckling to himself,
lay calmly down and slept the sleep Of
the just.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07
STILL ALIVE
Watching the Market.

am the oldest Furniture House
in the city, therefore, my experience
in where to buy and what to buy is
superior to any other house. keep
constantly on hand Chamber Suits
from s15 90 to $25 90 and upwards,
Chairs and Rockers in endless vari-
ty at all prices. Bedsteads all sizes,
styles and prices. Ny stock is al
ways new, because the inducements
l offer in prices and styles never al
low my goods to remain on hand,
nut make them move-in other
words have my goods to sell, not
to keep and only low prices, well
finished goods and latest designs,
will do it.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07

Robert Burden and Ben Green, of Or
lando, both colored. became involved in
a difficulty last Thursday. and both were
shot. Green has since died. Burden
claims self-defense.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07
All Expelled as Liars.
from the Times Democrat.

From the I1meS-DemOcrat.
A prominent citizen of Jones county,
Miss, who stood high in the church,
made 4 visit to Meridian recently, and
upon his return told his neighbors he
had seen ice manufactured in that town
with the thermometer standing at 90 deg.
1t soon became settled fact in the minds
Of the members of the church that
Brother Blank had degenerated into an
able liar. Charges were preferred against
him, and a committee of church mem
bers were appointed to visit Meridian and
convict the erring brother of lying. They
went, saw the ice manufactured, and re-
turning home so reported to a meeting of
all the church members. A look of as
tonishment on all the faces of the assem-
bied brethren soon gave way to one OF
indignation, and Brother Blank and the
entire committee were incontinently ex-
pelled from the church.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-08-07

The Ormsby ten-acre orange grove at
Wilcox, that was sold by Collins Orms-
by last spring to Sam johnson for - 900.
was sold n day or two ago for $1,000 to
G. G. Small, Of Bowling Green, Ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-08

FALL DRESS GOODS,
Huring the past week we have received from
Europe several additional choice desio,e ~ Nov,
elites and Plain Dress Goods which, in coniunc-
tion with our already magnificent assortment on
hand, afford the greatest variety of elegant fa-
brics to select from
This week wo shall offer special attractions in
this department.
SILK DEPARTMENT.
Value extraordinary in Black Silks. We have
on sale a Black Silk, 81 inches wide, for 9Oc
A beautiful Dress Silk, in all colors, 75c.
Latest patterns in Brocade Silks, extra good
quality, So
VELVET DEPARTMENT.
One lot 17-inch Co!orcd and Black Velvet at
9Oc., silk. faced; better grade for 81. Besides,
We have the choicest designs in Brocade and
Striped and two toned Velvets
DRESS TRIMMING DEPARTMENT.
Feather Trimming, i inchc. wide, in AL colors
45c per yard regular value. 1.Jc Chinchilla
Feather Trimming simps, passementrrc; in
fact everything to make this department com.
plete.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
800 different styles ell. wool Ecwmarkets from
IS up. Novelty Short Wraps, in endless varie-
ties, $3.50 and hpher.
Fine quality Plush Sacque-, extra long, heavy
quilted satl-lincd, thamois pockets, seal skin,
ornaments, all sizes. from 50 10 42. made and
flushed rs perfectly as IL S75 Sacque perfect fit
S24. These goods VIC had ordered
and made up during the warm months at a great |
i lscount from present prices.
100 Genuine Alaska Seal Plush Sacques extra
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DECEIVED THIS MORNING A BEAUTIFUL
lO line of Swiss Embroideries, 20 per cent iesS
than former value, at
ie11 CHAPMAN'S 80 King ST.
DOY'S PURE INDICATED SCARLET UN-
ID dershirts and Drawers. Sizes "a to "a
oct3-6t C.M. ADAMS, 80 King st.
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EDGAR SNOW DEN,
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One year DAILY. &c 90 One ycs4 z4'.TzEs.s 40.
Six months .., 200 Six months -. zoe
One month. 80. so Three months 80. I0I
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All transient advertisements must be paid for IN ad-
Resolutions in eroran1 Of thanks tributes OF respect
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921 Pa ave.
| i NrarcEnEsren VALVES In

i NrarcEpEsrep VALUES In
| LADIES AND MEMS uAhDKERCHIEFS.
| Every Handkerchief in our stock is pure Linen.
Eather bread : atemcEt, but mono the less true.
We are building up a trade solely on ALI Linen
Handkcrchiefs, and it is already of quite large d
mensions.
Many merchants buy Cotton and. Linen Hand
kcrchicfs, because they look better at the selling
the looks arc gone with the first washing
Linen improves in looks every tue it is
washed.
Durability and general satisfaction goes with
All-Lnen Handkerchief. hence we keep none
other.
Ladies' Pure Linen Cambria Colored Bordered
Hemstitched Handkcrchicfs worth 1915 cts ,
only 10 cts. each.
Ladies' Plain White All Linen Hcmstitched
Handkerchefs, 1l2 inch hem, elegant quality,
worth 15c only Zoe. each.
Ladies' Sheer Linen Lawn Hcmsttch Col
ored bordcrcd Handkcr HES, elegant variety of
colorings worth PIE, only 15c each
Gents White Hcmstitched Handkcrchiefs, 1
inch hem, extra fine quality, unlsundried, only
J. lhc each,
sPECIAL-1oO dozen Laiics puro Liuon Un-
laundricd Initial Ilandkerchefs, only 2Oc.
each. for 81.
Ladies' Sheer Linen Lawn Hand-e,nbroidered
Initial" Hemstitchcd Handkerchief, only 29c.
each, for s. 80.
WARD g. HROP,
BOSTON DRY GGGDS HOUSE
ONE PRICE ONLY.
92l Pa av. WASHINGTON. D.. c. 912D st.
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i"ns' with best quality sat n Innings cbauois
pockets, seal skin ornaments all sizes, Will lcotS
and wear as well as seal skin; $3.50.
We know this sacque can't be duplicated fo-
less than $50.
OUR LACE CURTAIN DEPARTMENT.
Is row completely stocked with all goods neccssa
ry to make this department. perfect
This week we receive the last of our importa.
tiou order
Lace Curtains from 90c pair up TO $50 Laco
Curtains in Nottingham Madras, etc, all pretty
designs
JERSEY DEPARTMENT.
Fine quality Stockinette JERSEYS, with :,jnch
Satin Bow, $3.50.
Fine imported Cashmere Jerseys. with neat vest
front, Sl97.
The Jersey Norfolk Jacket in all colors and
szes, just received See them Positively the
best fitting Jersey ever introduced.
We arc the only house in Washington up to
this time showing tie:c goods.
Then we have the Xoua"c. the Corduroy, Vest
Front and other novelties in Jerseys.
For our Blanket and Comfort ad look in tho
Washington Sunday Herald.
For Gents Furnishing ad. look in tho
Washington Capital.
The above mentioned articles are ouly few
Specials" out of each department.
"ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES"
lI,-"ONE PRICE FOE ALL "a%
Also Sole Agents for the
POST COMBINATION SEWING MACHINE.
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0s BOXES BABBITT'S BEST SOAP for sale,
~ wholesale and retail, at lowest prices 6y
au22 J.C. MILBURN.
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DRY GOODS.
Short J AcKETs

kJaOhl - aChEIS
EARLY FALL WEAR
We desire to call the attention of the trade gen
orally to our new stock of Fall and Winter:
TAILOR. MADE ENGLISH WALKING
JACKETS
In Boucie Cloths, Astrakhan Cloths ENGLISH
Cheviots, Bison Cloths, ard fine Stockinettes.
These Jackets are cut with tho same care and
attention as is given Custom made wraps. Finish
cd with large fancy buttons, nobby pockets, are
close fitting shapes and of most thorough work
manship. These range in prico from Sc to $40
each, according to style and quality
Our Dressmakers make all necessary altera-
t!ons, TO ensure a perfect fit, free of charge.
Notc.-Our extreme Novelties in Winter
Wraps arc Row being manufactured, and will be
r'acy for exhibition about October 18th, of which
due notice will be given
Second floor; take the elcvator.)
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa. AVE 912DST
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EverSince Wehave beenin Business

""'e a t"oiod mission o pleseou
'peS'uS We have always
natural '"' would be the
NO nave heretofore had we claim
" e nst ones introduce nove n
t
ocua by their uninterrupted wetoday
At're same time dorcic
n"'0 hc hsndsomea showroom edisIayo
and Vhves on DS''
is concession mdc W oknow ~ '"" 4"o"' o't hs
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ExcEpr1oSA1 VALUES In BLACK

1<-h,EI 11OSdL ALUES LIN DLACK
SILKS
There arc only few Of our customers who do
10: know of "Guinet's" Black Silks, as they are
one Ct the oldest manufacturers We have secured
anne OF these excellent Silks, and in order to
crca!e a demand shall offer them on MONDAY
AND DURING THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK.
Htihc following low prices, and pronounce them
to &c the bsst Back Silk values yet offered by us
2o-in. "tiuinets" Black Gros Grain Silk, would
DC good value at 95c, only Soc per yard
2lrinch "Guincts" Il ack Gros Grain Silk,
cheap at 81 .12l4, only 81 per ,ard
- inch "Guinet's" Black Gros Grain Silk, worth
81 %, only S1.12lb pcryalL
2l-lnch "Guimers' Black Grcs Grain Silk, be-
l"nss ut 81 37!a only 81 % per yard
1 men Gnlncts' Black Gros Grain Silk, ac-
tual value 81 80 only s1.35 per yard
iSiiS Department, first floor; last on the left)
Wo 'bWARD & LOTHROP,
HOION DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ON PRICE ONLY.
92l Pa ave. 912 st.
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13
Notice of Forfeiture.

TO B. L. DUNCAN, YOUR HEIRS. EX- ecutors, administrators or assigns, you are hereby notified that the updersi9p ned has ex- pended one hundred dollars in labor and i'm provemente, for the year 1884, ob each of the following mines. Dunn mine and Ma sfower mine in Chiricahua minining district, Cochise county, in order to hold said premises nncer the provision of section 2324. revised stat utes of the United States being the amount required to hold the same for the year 1884. And if within thirty days om the service of 5tis notice, or within nii .ty days after this notice by publication, you .ail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expendi- ture, being twenty-five (25) dollars on each mine and cost of this advertisement as CO., owner. your interest in said claims will be- come the property of the undersigned under said section 2SA.
 THOMAS CHAPMAN.
 Fort Bowie, Ariz, March 94. 1885.
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13
Notice of Administrators Sale.

ey order of the Probate court, 1 an author sSed to. and will sell to the highest end best bidder. either st public or private sale the following described property, belonging to theestate Of John PAsco. deceased, to wit :; All the personal property belonging to said estate, consisting Of an undivided one-hsE interest in ali the liquors and saloon fixtures. etc. in the Fashion saloon, on Allen street. house and lot on which the Fashion saloon stands. Said lot Is a portion of lots IA and 1Sin block 17, on Allen street, in the City of k tombstone, Cochise county, Arizona, and fronts le feet on Allen street and Is 60 feet deep. Also an undivided one half interest in csb6in on Sevepth street, In Tombstone. C6chise county. Said sale will be made on the 4th day Of June, 18SS, ct Il o'clock .. m., the said Fashion saloon, at which time and place all bids will be received by
 w. D. MONMONNIER.
 Administrator of sad estate.
 May 19. 1s65. 1s-l-m
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of John Pascoe, deceased

NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of John Pascoe, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the deceased, to ex- hibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publica- tion of this notice. to the said administrator, at the Fashion saloon, the same being the place for the transaction of the business Of the said estate, in the county Of Cochisc. Territory of Arizona.
 W. D. MoNMoNNIER, Administrator of the estate of John Pascoe,
 deceased.
 Dated at Tombstone, this the 18th day of
 May, 1885.
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13

As loss o1 memory, Zassltuoe, nocturnSi em!s sions, aversions to society, dilnness of vis- sioG, noises in the head, the vital fluid pass ing unobserved through the urine, and many other diseases that lead to insanity and death:
 Dr. Nintie. who is a regular graduated physician, will agree to forfeit i've hundred dollars for case of this kind that the Vital Restorative (under his special devise and treatmeDt) will not cure, or for anything i'm pure or injurious found in it. pr. Mintie treats. all diseases successfully without mer. cvry. Consultation free Through exam. inAtion and advice, including analysis of urine, $. Price of Vital Restorative $l.oO bottle, or four times the quantity jor S5; sen, to any address upon receipt of price, or c. o. D secure from observation and in pri- yate naxe, If desired, by A. E. MINr1E, NJ. Dr. No 12 Kearny street, San Francisco, Cal. pr. Mintie's Kidney Remedy, NEPHRETI- .cual curse all kinds of kidney and bladder complaints, gcnnorrhes, lecucorrh9a, gleet. For sale hy al druggists; q bottle, six bottles $5.
 Dr. Mintie's Uandeiion Pills and the best and cheapest dyspepsia and bilious cure in the market. For sIe by all druggists.
 Sample Bottle Free,
 Wi'l be sent to any one applying by letter stating symptoms,. sex and age. Strict se- crecy in regard to all business transactions.
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13
A Canvass Cartridge Belt

ny Gauge or Csliher, free by nsii for 2s cents in postage stamps. John D. Bethel, manufacturer Sportsnen's Goods. Hunt,rS Boots & Shoes, l24 Chanb bcrs Street, Ne" York City,
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13
Dissolution Noclce.

D1SSOIUtlOu NOtIC6e NU1ICE is hereby given that the pa'tne' firm Of Dyar, Finch 6 Baldwin, general me, chants in Benson, is this day dissolved G mutual consent. MT. Baldwin having pur chased the interest of C. l. Finch. All " bilit'es will be paid by Dysr C Baldwin sc% !% will hereafter continue the business. a. ce5ts due tke old firm must be paid Q Dy4 & Baldwin, " W. BALDWIS'
 C.L FINCH.
 F. M. DYAR Benson Apri, o2 l88S
The Tombstone., 1885-06-13
The Great English Remedy

It IS a never failing cure for nervous de- bilitv, exhausted vi
 tslity, seminal weak ness, spermatorrhea, lost map hood, impo- teney, paralysis. and all the terrible effects of self abuse, youth foliies and cxcesses ID
 mature years-Such
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-11-03

lPhrenoloEIcll Journal

u JNuIuhII
Hist ~ seems TO be about 10 lose another
Of its favOriJs stories In the cass Of Joan Of
Arc, a, documentary evidence OF the strong
est kind goes tD show that the old story Of
the burning Of the Maid Of Orleans Is a
able There is proof that Joan lived in the
town Of Metz on the goth OF May, 1896.
She was then recognized by her brother.
There is a record in the archives OF Metz
declaring her marriage to one Robert DEE
Armoises, knight, and mentioning the birth
of two sons After Joan was married she
was known as Dame Joan, and Whenever
she came 10 Orleans she was sumptuously
entertained with meat and wine at the ex-
pense Of the town. There is a record which
materially assists this proof aud shows that
toe town Of Orlean, paid her 2iO liyres as a
recompenss for services rendered during the
siege.
IL was ~ WAYS 'tilcult to believe that a
king VIII 1f't It's crown 10 a mere girl
could suffer hor 10 be burnt alive without
raising hi, voice, IL was necessary that
the Eugli soldier, wuo believed her to be
a sprcere 5, should think she WAS burnt, but
Charles VII knew It was 4 farce, an |
could, therefore, afford to remain passive
tho statement That sue wa, not burned
can not be derlarei authoritptiyely, It at
lsa.t may be sufficiently sustained to clear
considerably the atmosphere about Rouen.