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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29
ACard.


Meyer, the painter, wants to say to the
public something to their interest as well
rs to his own
am manufacturing paints that can
not be equalled for durability in this eli
mate. challenge any dealer in the
state of Florida, or, for that matter in
the United States, to sell as good paint
for as little money as do. l claim that
my paints viii stand as long again as
any paint made north and sold here by
dealers. l propose to do this; That if
you paint your house with my paints,
and they do not stand three years, where
other paints stand only year and half,
/ will send men and have your house
painted over again, free of charge. How
did l come to find out what paints were
the best for this climate? Twenty years
experience in handling and applying
paints gave it TO me, of which the past
ten years spent in Florida have been
utilized to arrive at this result.
L. MEYER,
Proprietor Palatka Steam Paint Works.
Fifty cases of new Spring and Summer
goods. just received at
DEvEREUx, RoGERo 81 Sous.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29
Secretary,

Attention, Democratic Club of Pre-
cinct No. &.
The members of the Democratic Club
of Precinct No. 8, are hereby notified that
meeting of said club will be held at
Francis at o'clock, on Wednesday LIST
day of April, 1885, to take action on the
call of the executive committee publish
ed elsewhere, for primary convention
to be held in Palatka on the 4th of April.
l. A. WEBB,
Chairman.
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AGENTS For THE NEWS.

The following gentlemen are the authorized
agents of THE PALATKA DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS, in their several localities.
w r Dewitt, San MateO
W G Valentine, Nashua.
Packard, Welaka.
r. NJ Bard. NorWalk-
j e Marshall, FTuitland, Fla.
] McCallum, Orange.Mills, Fla.
A B Bartlette, Georgetown,
Daniel Darling, Drayton Island.
L Higly, Lake George.
j L Burton Crescent City,
] G Strickland, Interle chen.
A Munroe, McMeekin.
VIM Braddock, SeVile.R
j S Cewdon, st Augustine.
A Ii Vogelbach, MelrOse,
Charles Moore, Lake worth, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

1t is advised that the primaries be held
on April 4th prox. subject to the call of
the member of the Executive Committee
for each precinct, except in precinct No.
where the meeting will be subject to
the call of the Chairman of the Conserva-
tive Democratic Club of Palatka.
E. S. GRILL,
BENZ. HARRISON, Chairman.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

HORSES AND MULEs.-Look out for ; head
draft light harness and fine saddlers. They
will arrive at Palatka about the 18th. We viii
keep a supply on hand that will be sold a
Jacksonville prices Call and see us at on
new stable on Lemon street.
Rafferty, Bros.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29
THE DAILY NEWS.
CoRREsPoNDENCE

Solicited on all interesting topics throughout
the state We will be especially grateful for
ali local items of interest to the public. News
sent by wire should be Abbreviated when prac5,
tfcable. and sent after O'Clock p m, addressed
TO PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29
Reading Notices.

Flower pots and hanging vases for sale; also,
fine roses and eyergreens. ID. +. DINSEN,
At West View Cemetery.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

For SALE-Thousands of old papers,
good for many purposes. Apply at the
NEWS office.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

FoR RENF.-Two fine cottages centrally To-
Gated. BY WEBB & NICHOLS, rooms and
Bishop Block.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

Two car loads horses and mules will bt
found at Rafferty, Bros. stable on lemon st.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

The Office ofTHE DvELY NEWS is1Ocated on
Water street, in the iron Building next to
Reid's brick store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29
Enc NewsO once.

Can be purchased at FCCOCHRANES NEWS
STAND, at the postoffice building.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29

Campbell's Mapof Palatka and Vicin-
ity for sale at F. c.. Cochrane's.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-29
The Daily News

PALATKA, FLA, MARCH %, 1885.
, 1885-05-21
Timing a wild Plant.

49, NNR1I
The Indian rhea plant possesses such
a tenacious fiber that it was long ago
pointed out that it would be Of great
value for various manufacturing pur-
poses; but a difficulty stood in the way,
because of there being no machine
known by which the grower could pro-
duce from it a clean and unbroken
fiber fit for market. T%hereupon the
Indian government offered a valuable
prizes to the inventor of the coveted
machine.
At the recent Calcutta exhibition nine
machines were shown Of more or less
merit, but only one fulfilled all the con-
ditions laid down by the authorities.
This is called the Universal Fiber Clean
ing machine, and its main feature con
sists Of ~ iron drum upnn which sew
eral metal beaters are bolted. AS it re-
wolves a jet of water releases the refuse
loosened by the heaters, and also softens
the gummy matter by which the ibers
are bound together. The cost of the
machine is small. and it can be driven
by steam or by bullocks. 1t is antici-
pated that this invention will open up a
new source Of textile industry, and will
be especially valuable in certain dis
tricts of India, where the rhea plant
grows wild, and has been hitherto
locked upon as cumbefing the ground.
, 1885-05-21

The very best feature about Boston's
system of parks is the large number of
tiny S, aces given over to trees and flow
crs and q fountain or two. Three of
these little affairs are of vastly more
benefit than all the Back Bay parks for
which the city council could dare APP
propriate money in twenty years. 1t
seems rather absurd to call some of these
places parks, " but, in the Boston idiom,
any space of ground, however snail,
that has a fence around it and three
trees in the enclosure lisa park Just
as, in that same idion, any space in n
public highway which isn't narrow
enough to be a street is called n square
whether it is triangular, obloDg, or
what-not in shape. AS a matter Of ac-
tual census, three-fonrths Of the
squares in Boston are triangles, and
the rest are without form and not to be
classified.
, 1885-05-21
Why Hair OIL Is Out of Fashion.
New Work Mill


A lady can anticipate many disagree
able possibilities with frmness, but to
wait calmly to grow bald-headed is too
much for their endurance. So they
dropped hair oil. Hair oil is now used
by dudes and flashy men in order to
insure a good comb. The city is filled
with prematurely bald headed young
men. But the women think too much
of a head of hair to sacrifice it I o oil.
The great desire now is to get a fluid
that is entirely free from grease to use
on the hair. Several preparations have
been invented. They use this to dampen
and make the hair fluffy. The Langtry
bang is going out of style and the hair
is combed upon the head, so some
dampness is required to make it dress
easily.
Gil was once the only thing used, but
now harmless fluids have supplemented
it entirely. The head furnishes enough
nutriment to each strand of hair, and
in some even too much. Putting grease
on the hair does not make it healthy,
nor impart vitality to its growth. en-
the contrary, it clogs up the scalp, and
frequently cause the hair TO fall out.
The days Of hair oil for ladies have
passed. H
, 1885-05-21
c MAVERICKS.


A lunar rainbow was observed here last
evening.
A plain drunk was taken to the city
jail yesterday morning. The trial will oc-
cur to-day.
+. A. Lauk was before Judge Lee yes
terdAy afternoon on a charge Of vagrancy.
He stood a trial and was acquitted.
The Working Band of the Congrega-
tional church will meet at the church par
lors this Thursday afternoon at . o'clock.
Eight cows had been informed that the
city pound was being repaired, and at
once proceeded to fall in. an officers path.
They were corralled.
The funeral of the late Jacob Wey-
brecht will take place tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock. from the St. Johns Cath
ole church. Friends of the family are
invited to attend.
The Signal Service Office reports hat
the highest temperature yesterday was
G5', lowest. 4O0; mean temperature, SO;
mean humidity, 62 per cent; highest We
locity of wind 20 miles per hour; rain
fall "a
, 1885-05-21

-
NJ. Sachs left for the Fast yesterday.
G. F. Jennings, of Chicago, is ut the
Railroad house.
j. NJ. Tompkins returned from his
ranch yesterday.
Abe Idleman returned from Colorado
on last evening train.
Mrs. Peabody left yesterday to visit
friends in Boulder, Colo.
F. G. Peoploe, of Laramie City, is a
guest at the Railroad house.
n. X. Boswell, of Laramie City arrived
in the city on yesterday mornings train.
Coy. F. f. Warren left on yesterday
morning train for a brief visit to Denver.
Clarence Wood, a prominent stockman
of Colorado, is in the city and can be
found at the Inter Ocean.
j. II. Collins, a prominent engineer OF
the Union Pacific railroad, with head
quarters in Denver, is in the city and can
be found at the Inter Ocean.
The following named parties left yester-
day morning to attend the Congregatio nal
conference at Highland, Colo: Rev.C NJ
Sanders, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Stanlev
Rev. w. II. Bonnell, Mrs. DIR. Quinby
and Miss Hudson.
Eugene Baker, one of the prominent
stockmen Of the territory, arrived from
the Fast last evening. He will leave for
a visit among friends in Colorado this
morning, before returning TO his ranch
near Fort Fetterman.
Deputy Sheriff McGouigle returned
from an official trip, yesterday, to Fort
Laramie, Rawhide and North Platte
river. He was successful In summoning
jurymen and witnesses for the coming
term of the district court.
Hon. II. Il. Tedmon. Of Fort Collins, is
in the city and has rooms at the Inter
Ocean. Mr.. Tedmon has represented the
second senatorial district in the senate of
that state for the past three years, and is
still a member of that honorable body.
He is considered one Of the most promi-
nent members and has great influence
with the other members.
Mr.. +. Melander and wife and U. p.
Agent 7. Shanks and wife will leave to-
morrow for New York, where they will en-
bark for Europe, on the City Of Rome,
June 3. Mr.. and Mrs. Shanks go to
Scotland TO visit friends, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Melander go to Stockholm. Sweden
via London, Paris, Berlin and Hamburg.
THE LEADER wishes them a prospe rous
voyage and a safe return.
, 1885-05-21

Charles Dickens used to relate an
ancedote of the last moment of Fauntle-
roy, the great banker, hanged for for
gerry in 1924. His elegant dinners had
always been followed 6y some remarka-
of which he kept n deep secret. Three
view with him in the condemned cell
the day before his execution. They
were about TO retire, when the mast i'm
pressive of the three stepped back, and
said 'Fauntleroy, yol stand on the
verge of the grave: remember the text,
my dear man, that I'VE brought nothing
into this world, and it is certain We can
take nothing out. Have yo- az OBJ
lection, therefore, to tell me now, as a
friend, where you got that curacao
, 1885-05-21
DOES DEATH srlNoi


The oue'tton Answered from y Medical
rolnt OF View.
Medic Il and Surgical Reporter
DR.. G.. l.. Beardsley concludes that
the dread Of dying is quite as intense as
the instinct Of self-preseryation. In
deed, it is not improbable, adds the
doctor, that numbers would care less
about living were the modes OF leaving
The world a theme for happy contem-
p%laiion, or an innovation to the routine
of plodding that was agreeable. One is
remarkably exempt from the crime of
hasty in .uction if he afirms that there
is no sane or healthy mortal
who anticipates his extinction with
any degree of pleasure. The function
of dying is actually vegetative we fall
to pieces like a flower. This very fact,
that the process is chemical, confirms
MS in the conclusion hat the final throe
is as painless as the inconvenience is
nothing to the futal pilgrim when he
touches on daylight.
A moments examination of the way
we are to die will show marks of good
ness in taking off. The degree of
sensibility is proportioned to the in
tegrity of the tissues. An Inflammation
hnigbtens it; age depreciates it. ANY
defect in the nutrition disturbs the com
fort of the Individual until the carbonic
acid generated in the LIBERALIZATION Of
the blood becomes fixed in the cells or is
no longer displaced. The sensory gan
glia everywhere part with their irrita-
bility by virtue of this poison, and cease
to conduct currents. The ~criteria Of
death are being satisfied, and the pro-
cess is consumated when this extinction
OF sensibility prevails at the ultimate
flaments.
During the progress Of this dissolu-
ton Of the nerve force, this creeping on
OF thenumbness Of death, the individual
Is rapidly passing into a condition of
repose, and instead of torture or pangs,
a degree of self satisfaction oft APP
proaching to enthusiasm is realized.
The sensations peculiar TO the tnerapeu-
tieal operation of opium, hasheesh,
ether, etc, are lot improbably akin to
the mental activities of the dying.
Barring the authorizations experienced
in the stupor as it gained on the sub
ject, the moribund is familiar with
naught that borders on suffering. This
carbolic acid has poisoned or ~narcotized
the several ganglia, and reflex pro-
ductions are ~intordicted. A consummate
analgesia prevails.
In short, the notion of pain is for
hidden the instant that any stimulus
fails to excite a response. The condition
to this irritability Is that the nerve
center and the track be sound. If this
yigor vanishes, reflex phenomena are at
AZ end, and suffering, p~hysiologically
speaking, is impossible, because Of the
arrest of the function Of the sympathetic.
Fortunately, for a wholesome study OF
ones demise, there are assurance
abundant from vivisection, the testi-
mony of those who have been restored
to consciousness and the aairmations of
the dying, that there is no physical re-
coil from death.
, 1885-05-21

Notice is hereby given that in pursu-
ance of an order made by the probate
court of Laramie county, Wyoming terri
tory, and directed to me, on the 23d day
of April, 1885. | will sell openly, by auc-
ton, at the door Of the court house OF
Laramie county, the 18th day Of May,
1885, for cash, lots numbered three 81
and four az in block number one hundred
and forty-threo Q43) in the city of Chey-
enne, the same being situate at the south
streets. and belonging to tho estate O
John Melvin. deceased. A deed TO the
premises will be given free of all incum.
brance. Said sale will take place between
the hours Of 10 o'clock a. m. and Il
O'Clock noon Of said day.
dr- WM. q. PRoyINRs,
Administrator Of the Estate of John Me
EviD, deceased.
, 1885-05-21
How a Famous Song wna written.

u ANNA'-AEAnA AAtH1sA
Dexter Smith had previously written a
song that was very popular. Ring the
Bell Softly. There's Grape on the Door, "
and experience taught him thai catchy
words, a simple. lively air, and a good IL
tie were necessary to make a song popular.
The publishing house of which he was a
member was just starting in business. and
he was anxious to advance its interests.
He was looking about him for a theme
upon which to base a song, and one sum.
mer night, whilst strolling through the
streets Of Boston. he passed a house ON
the steps of which was q little family
party enjoying the evening breeze. Just
as Mr.. Smith reached the group a curly
headed little girl put her arms around the
neck of an older sister. and. in a sleepy
voice. said, "Sister. put me in my little
ear. and before he retired the idea was put
into WordR
, 1885-05-21

The Episcopal convention, which is now
in session in this city, at ST. Marks
church, yesterday dedicated Rev. Sher-
man Coolidge into the priesthood. The
sermon upon the occasion was delivered
by Rev. DR.. Spencer, of Fort Collins,
Col. and was an able discourse upon the
life of a servant of God. Mr.. Coolidge
is an Anpahoe Indian, and was educated
in the east, and is a graduate Of the Fari-
bault theological seminary of Mime
sofa.
In the evening a general missionary
meeting wal held, at which there was a
large attendance. Addresses were made
by a number of the ministers, and great
interest was manifested.
, 1885-05-21
The story Of a crlmInaI.

A criminal who was About to be Exc
cuted on the Gallows Petitioned the
Sheriff for Delay, but the Official prop
erly Replied;
You have been Tried, Convicted and
Sentenced. and there is no Hope of Re.
prieve. A Delay would be Folly"
but l want to make a Confession, {"
said the Criminal Il have Committed
Several other crimes which the Public
don't know OF. "
-Oh. as to that, ssaid the Sheriff, well
Hang you on this Case and try you After
wards on the Others
Moral: But this was in Canada. In the
states they would have nolle pressed the
murder case and have gone for him for
stealing chickens.
, 1885-05-21

All travellers stopping for a time in
Cheyenne can find the best accommoda'
tons in the city at the Western Hotel OF
Fifteenth street. The location is agreea,
BILE and convenient, rooms pleasant and
newly furnished. meals the best a first
class cook can prepare from the finest
materials in the market, walters who un.
derstand their business, the best liquors
and cigars in the bar room are among the
many attractions of this popular house.
HERMAN KnniE,% proprietor.
, 1885-05-21

Manufactured only BY the California
Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is
Natures Own lure Laxative. This plea
sent liquid fruit remedy may be had Of
Hunt& Whipple DRUGGISTS Sample bot
ties free and large bottles at fifty cents or
one dollar. II is the most pleasant,
prompt and effective remedy known, to
cleanse tho system, 70 net on the Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels gently yetthoroughly;
to dispel Headaches, Colds and Fevers; to
cure Constipation, Indigestion and kind
red ills.
, 1885-05-21

A most remarkable organic effect was
produced in Beverley the other day.
Whilst the organist Of the minister was
trying the eject of his thirty-two feet
pedal pipes. three feet six inch diagonal,
In Haydn's Creation. +" the dogs and cats
in the houses surrounding the minister
We're SO seriously discomposed with The
thunder Of the organ. pipes as to creep
into dark places to avoid the lightning.
evidently conceiving that a great atmos
pheric storm was going on.
, 1885-05-21

For oils, salts, pills and all kinds of
bitter, nauseons medicines is the very
agreeable liquid fruit remedy Syrup of
Figs. Recommended by leading physi-
clans. Manufactured only by the Callfor-
MIA Fig Syrup company, San Francisco,
Cal. For sale by w. N. Hunt.
, 1885-05-21
Spring Chickens, .aprt-
COTS, Strawberries, Green
cages, and eUerythsng
nice and fresh in the reget
able line at Taylor r. Cos.

Draperies, pictures, Curtains, laces,
screens, bedspreads and a thousand other
articles can be embroidered artistically on
the Domestic sewing machine now on
exhibition at the store of the
1n ~ Warren Mercantile Company.
, 1885-05-21

Rheumatism has one invincible antagon-
list, one never yielding enemy that will
conquer it every time the opportunity is
given, and that is Chamberlain Pain
Balm. Many cases of rheumatism that
had withstood all other treatment for years,
have yielded to Chamberlain $ Pain Balm.
so cent bottles sold by w. N. Hunt
, 1885-05-21

l have for sale at my pasture, one mile
west Of town, 800 high grade American
cows, most Of them with calves, and all
suitable for dairy purposes. They are ac-
climated, having been on the range since
last summer and are in good condition.
They will be sold at reasonable prices.
L. X. BREsNAHEN.
Washington Market.
, 1885-05-21

ltIeVeIhhu FThIn TtaIcf.I III
Professor Swing. the noted Chicago
preacher, is in favor OF not allowing any
body to vote who cannot show up at
least $500 worth of property. This would
have ruled out Christ and all the apostles
except Judas.
, 1885-05-21
Wanted. n Safe and Comfortable stIrrup.

NE "Nf@ 14.aA
THE inventive talent of the countr has
not yet discovered a combination of per
feet comfort with perfect safety in the
manufacture of stirrups, y said q down
town dealer in saddlerY goods. ~There is
quite a variety In stirrups, however, and
n number Of patents have been issued on
various changes in form which were sup
posed to be improvements. Among these
is one called the park stirrup. The new
troop Of Hussars In this city uses it. The
bottom of the stirrup is hung on a pivot.
SO that It can turn down be
hind, and probably throw the foot
out in case the horseman should
be unseated The foot rest is very narrow.
A new and much more comfortable stirrup
for ladies' saddles is a metal slipper lined
with sadn. but if a lady ever falls from a
horse without first extracting her foot
from the stirrup her chance of escape will
be very small
The ideal stirrup should have such q
large foot rest that 1t would hold the
entire sole Of a mans boot, and vet free
the foot instantly If the rider were thrown.
The cowboy stirrup. made of a bent hoop
Of hickory nearly two feet long and six
inches wide. is probably the best made.
but its appearance prohibits its use in
civilized communities 1t seems to me
that making a stirrup in the shape of a
hoop Is a fatal practice. but no one has yet
offered a better shape. AfHf
, 1885-05-21

DIR. John J. Moran attended Edgar
Allen Poe in his dying moments. He
now writes hat the habit Of intemper-
ance did, to some extent, cloud the
poet early life, but not his later years.
Poe's constitution was such that he
could not become a dram-drinker, and
for four years previous to his death he
was perfectly temperate. His death
was caused by ill-treatment and ex-
posure suffered from a party of Balti-
more roughs, who caught him. cooped
him up, drugged him and voted him
during an excited election. In attend
ing him during his last illness, DIR. No
ran says that his patient gave no signs
of a debauch. He refused a glass OF
spirits the day before he died.
Inter Ocean; If compelled to choose
between the two, always prefer a good
teacher to a fine school house.
, 1885-05-21

TfAFptr ; baZHF
Customer-I can't pay you to-day. You
see. the shoemaker has just been here,
and id.
Tailor-Yes; l met him on my way up,
and he said you'd put him of because
you'd got to pay the tailor to-day. SO
here's your bill. sir.