davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
GAMBLING IN TEXAS.
Wholesale Indictment of Drummers
and Negroes at Dallas.

hn" NFkrDoH nt DaIIHs.
DALLAS, TEX, June s.-Sixty-nve
white persons, a large number of them
Western drummers, are indicted here for
playing poker, and $50 negroes are being
tried for a "crap shooting game, played
with dice and YOOdOOism. The negroes
vcre indicted through testimony Of the
deacOns Of the cOlOred churches, who be-
lieye that the shortest road to perditiOn
lies through the game Of 'craps," and
have organized 30 break IL up. A panic,
almost amounting 20 an exodus, has set
in among the negroes. Seventeen WATERS
have suddenly disappeared and menial
service il generally paralyzed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
Two Poisoned by Cislcrn water.

CHARLESTON, 5. c., June S.--Mrs. J. d.
Osterno,tz, aged 80, died on Saturday
night, and her husband, aged 6j, died yes
terday morning from poisoning caused by
drinking water irom a. foul cistern. They
Y rp taken i'm on Thursday. Their deaths
.t4u caused some excitement, as cistarn
water is largely used here tor drinking
purposee and owing 10 the drought many
cIsterns are very low.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
RIsHoP PURcELIls pEHrs.
The Court Decides That the Church
Property il not Liable.

Property il not Liable.
CINCINNATI, June S.-The Circuit
Court To-day decided the case Of J. B.
WanniX, assignee Of Archbishop Purcell,
against Bishop w. II. Elder and others.
The suit was TO subject the church prop
eriy 10 the payment Oi the debts OF the
Archbishop. The District Court, which
first heard the case, held that Bishop
Purcell was merely a trustee, and
that the church property held
by him in trust WAS not subject 20 the
payment Of debts; but IL was held that
where any depo5itor's money could DO
traced IN any particular church that
property could BE- held for its payment.
The ease was before the Circuit Court on
"A motion 10 vacate the judgment of tho
District Court. The motion was refused.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
Dlsrn.slne 40 Iinrlalon.

NEW YORK. june s.-The Baptist pas
tors at their meeting to-day discussed the
Old Testament revision. They objected
to some Of the changes. Prol. MeirOwilz,
q Hebrew scholar, said be found many
passages Incorrectly translated, and he
believed that the revised version was
still In need OF revision.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09

NEW YORK, June s.--Walter @. Whip
pie, "a son Of AdJt. Gen. Whipple, of 0en.
HancOck's stan. committed suicide at bis
lodging house on Twenty-tnird street this
evening by shooting himself through tho
heart. Young Whipple had been a stu
dent at the New York Medical College tor
some time, aud was studying very hard.
To over taxation Of the brain is attributed
the act. Whiprle had also been a close
student Of the Bible and general religious
subjects
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09

ofthe government. Wedo not suppose that
even the Conservative leaders will seek to
undo what has been done on the Afghan
question. The whole policy Of the cOun-
try IS thrown in momentary we hope il
1t may not be lasting confusion"
The Post says: "rhere is no Indication
as to what the policy OF the Conservatives
will be-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09

CHATTANOOGA, June S.-The South
Tradegar nail works of this city to-day
begun o. manufacture steel nails, and
Will produce ! 600 kegs per day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09

GAfNEsviLLE, FLA, June s.-l.evy
county jali. at Bronson, was burned last
night at 8 800 o'clock. The FIRE was caused
by the prienners with the intention Of
eacaping. Four Of the prisoners we're
rescued, but very narrowly escaped being
burned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09

WAsniNGTON. June S.--1he National
and state banks are showing q disposition
90 assist the Treasury Ia getting minor
silver coins into circulation, and offers
are received daily from banks 10 take
specified sum weekly In this currency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09

CHATTANOOGA, June S.-swarms OF
locusts have appeared on Walden's
Ridge, near this city, and are covering
the trees aud ahrubbery. no damage has
vet been dome
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
smalI-Pox Epidemic in Montreal.

MONTREAL, June s.--Fifieen cases OF
smallpox were reported 40 the health
ofiice within two days last week, and the
medical authorities declare the disease TO
be epidemic fu the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
Another Volume Nearly Heady

WAsHIN0ruN, June s.-Tho Public
Printer rouOrts that part first, volume ~,
OF The 'ltshslli0n kecnrd,p will be ready
for delivery by July I.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
Indictments Against Ward aud Fish.

NEw YORK, june s.--Two more indict-
ments were found ty the grand jury to-
day against Ferdinand Ward and james
-. Fish, charging them with grand lar-
Ceuy in the FIRST degree. Ward WAS ar
ranged m the court Of oyer and Terminor
to-day. lie pleaded not guilty % Che In
dlctmcnts. with leave to withdraw his
plea and dcmur.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
More Victims OF tile Danbury Fire.

More Victims OF the DanburY Fire,
DANBuRY, CONN. June s.--J0hnson g.
Peck, aged Al years; Rufus CLARK, aged
% years, aud John stott, aged 10 years,
who We're burned on Saturday az ihe fire
at Beckerlee' hat factory, have since died
from the effects OF theiriuiufies. William
Beckerles and several fifemen are not ex-
pected 10 live.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24

extends through valuable country
and will terminate in one Of the
richest districts in the state. The
products of all this region will be
delivered at Palatka If we reach it
before Jacksonville can do so, and
there is every reason to believe that
we shall succeed.
Neither should it be thought that
the competition of our J. T. & K.
w. will do away with the necessity
and profitable management Of the
St. Johns and Halifax. 1t is not
only the trunk lines which contrib
ute to the prosperity of cities and
communities; more is often done by
the short routes contributing
local freights and travel which does
not pass Immediately through to dis
tant points. Much of our growth
will come from such short lines as
the St. Johns and Halifax, Seville
and Halifax, ST. Johns and Lake
Eustis and other spurs which will be
built. Our people should under
stand that if Jacksonville reaches
the Halifax first, Palatka will not re-
gain the ground lost for many years.
But we have every reason to feel
hopeful, because Mr.. White is stead,
lily pushing on the St. Johns and
Halifax, and work has just been re,
sumed under the best auspices by
the J. T. & K. w. Against these
Jacksonville can only show posi-
bic continuation of the J. st. A 81 Fl
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
I.ENTONs ~ FLORIDA-

Our people are at last beginning
to learn how to pick and ship their
lemons, and in this fruit will be
found the most remunerative crop
for this section. Heretofore we
have waited till the fruit began to
ripen on the tree. BY this time the
: kin is thick and rough, the fruit
ery large, and as the winter season
as commenced there Is little sale
Dr. it.
Hereafter the fruit will be picked
sas soon as it has reached a certain
size, usually in August. 1t is then
placed in a close house and subject
ed to bath from the fumes of bur
ming sulphur, after which it is ready
for shipment and, at that season,
will command about FIVE dollars pei
box. In our section there are low
lands untitled for orange culture
where the lemon will do well. Prox.
unity to water does not disease the
lemon, and it is better to leave some
of the forest trees standing for bet.
ter protection against frosts as the
lemon is not so hardy as the orange
Many are already planting lemon
groves who lately thought the
ground so occupied dead waste
some varieties of oranges, AS the ob
long or creole, which few years age
were very popular, are being Gu
down and grated with lemon scions
Fruit culture iu Florida is still in it
infancy, and thought will nowhere
pay better than when rightly direct
ed towards the care ana shipment
of our principal crop.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
PALATKA, FLA, MAY "a, 1856.
We take pleasure in presenting to

We take pleasure in presenting to
our readers the letter Of Alderman
Purcell However we may disagree
with him on some points, this letter
contains ample evidence that he has at
least reason for his official action
and is willing to be judged by his
record. But If our sanitary condi-
tion is so bad, should not the coun-
ell, one and all, take Immediately
some steps looking to its correction?
If the fire department protects only
one portion Of the city, should not a
member of the council speak in his
place and expose the sham that he
may serve the people We are
glad to publish the alderman's letter
and if the officer in question is real
ly useless and expensive, let the fact
be fully established.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
TWO no ONE.

Public opinion in Jacksonville is
now urgently demanding the con-
tiuuatiou Of the Jacksonville, St.
Augustine and Halifax Railway.
While there is no intermediate pros
peet that this viii be done, Palatka
should not sleep on the importance
of the St. Johns and Halifax, which
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
Paris in MAY.

Paris Letter to London World.
In these days of welfare of armies and
warfare Of millions and warfare of
opinions, Paris, while taking part in
the general movement of the world
building schools. laying down telephone
wire, combating priestcraft, and reading
newspapers, retains, nevertheless, GER
tain peculiarities which make it a unique
city. In the opinion of Anarcharsis
Clootz, Prussian, Paris was ''the Vatican
of reason" Victor Hugo has called it the
city of light and the "braiu of the uni
verse;" but for most men Paris is the
mecca of pleasure, . the city to which
all make pilgrimage in imagination or
in reality. Now, to all who wish to see
Paris in all its glory, and to astonish
their more sedentary compatriots by
| their glowing narratives, / would say
come to Paris in May. The season is
then at its height, the concourse of
pleasure seeking pilgrims puts the Paris
| ians on their mettle, and in the streets,
| fragrant with mountains of flowers, IN
der the fresh green foliage of the boule
wards and the Champs Elysees, and in
the shady avenues of the Bots de Bou-
logne they do their best to show the
stranger how to be happy. The recipe
is simplicity itself--you do nothing, and
appear to be enjoying it; and the eternal
establishment of the observant foreigner
is that Paris contains so very many peo-
pie who appear to be in chronic state
of doing nothing with serenity. The
fact is that Paris and Partisan life is ar
ranged with a view to avoiding friction
and to promote calm enjoyment. The
broad street and avenues, lined with
amusing shops and animated by inces-
SAINT movement, become, in fine wealth
er. an immense salon. From the Bas-
tile to the Cascade there is abundance OF
public sitting accommodation, and hence
thousands and thousands of Parisians
pass the greater part of the summer il
the peaceful occupation of holding down
chairs in the open air. All the details Of
life are simplifed; rapidity in business
! transactions, for instance, is admired
and remarked, but not considered neces
sary, and the tradesman who fails Il
keep his promise does not lose consider
alton; the newspapers are SO small anC
their type is so large that a dozen o.
them may be easily read in half an hour
the streets are so clean that you never
get your boots dirty, and the bootblacks
7unable to live by their brushes are oblig
ed to carry love letters in order to carr
their bread; the very amusements, sucl
as the theater, the concerts, the circu
, and the hippodrome, can be enjoyed
r without mental fatigue, for the pro
grammes remain unchanged for year
, together, and everybody knows them b.
heart. As for the Parisienne, that Quint
essence of femininity who plays thu
2 leading role in the life of Paris, the ex
2 perience of ages has shown that her va
: rieties are innumerable, her nature un
, definable and the analysis of her man
ners and customs a subject so obviousl,
: inexhaustible that it is useless to adop
! any other attitude but that of serene ad
miration-an attitude which harmonic
I perfectly with the Partisan taste 70
+; calm material enjoyment.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24

Under the ordinances Of the town
the mayor has the right to suspend
the marshal, either with or without
a reason. On his return from Geor-
gia, b. f. Lasseter, marshal Of Pal
atka, who did his duty 50 promptly
and effectively ON election day, was
Immediately suspended by Mayor
Donnelly. Is it not strange policy
for the chief magistrate of a city to
remove the officer who does his duty
and appoint on the police force the
most notorious law breaker of them
all? What does the mayor expect
to accomplish ? Are these the des-
perate struggles of a drowning man?
Does he not know that as soon as
the council meets the badge will be
restored TO Marshal Lasseter Is il
because his conscience is at last
awakened that the mayor does not
wish to see his official acts 'in pub
lie print ?" He was anxious fol
Lasseter to return that he might re
flute the charge of attempted inter
ference with the trial Of a prisoner
well, Lasseter has returned, and we
likewise, are glad Of it. Let Tho
whole matter shine out in its true
colors; then justice can be done.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
$685.
THE PHILADELPHIA TINES

Aims to cover the whole field of progressive
journalism. No subject is too great for it TO
discuss intelligently and without bias and
it lays the world tributary to its wants, and
everywhere its agents may be found, alert
to gather the particulars of all passing events
and send them by telegraph up to the last mo-
ment of going to press. 1t is brief and alb
stract chronicle Of the time and contains all
that is worth knowing in the history Of the
world for the past tWenty-four years.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
$1,000
The Weekly Times
90 a We AR.
The Largest, the Brightest and the
Best, A Newspaper for Every
Household.

THE WEEKLY TINES is foremost among
the largest and best of the Family and Gen
erai weekly newspapers published in the Coun-
try, and it is now offered TO single subscribers
at one Dollar year and an extra copy given
with every club of %. 1t is the most progress
siye journal OF its class. lis aim is to be the
newspaper of the people of the whole cOun-
try; to meet every Intelligent want i'll Journal
ism, and to make it so cheap that all can afford
to enjoy its weekly visits.
THE ANNALS OF THE WAR have been
one Of the distinguishing features Of THE
WEEKLY TINES" and is now initiated in
that feature by many of the leading journals
and periodicals OF the country. The best writ
ers from the active participants of the great
struggle on both sides viii continue the con-
triburlOns to the unwrItten history OF the war
in every number. and make the paper speci-
ally entertaining and instructive to the veter-
ans of both the Blue and the Gray.
Terms ofSu1 Inscription:
THE WEEKLY TINES IS mailed, post
paid for One Dollar year. Every club Of Il
will be entitled to on extra copy.
Address.
THE TEETE rs.
Times Building. PhIIa.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


THIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PALATKA.
It successors to VIM. J. Vinegar y Co. A
general banking business transacted. Front
Dry Goods.
pEVEREUX, BOGERO & SON. CORNER
DLem0n and Water Streets, carry at all
times fun stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Hats, shoes, etc. Also deal extensively N
Groceries of every description.
Z JACOBSON, LEMON STREET, DEALS
4 sexclusively in staple and fancy Dry Goods,
Tso01zs and stationery.
Il C. C0CHRANE, AT MASONIC BUILD
i sing on Lemon Street, wholesale and re-
tail dealer in Books, Stationery, Florida Curl
osIties, Maps, etc.
ID FRANK CURTIS, BOOKS, STATION
De- cry confectionery, etc.
Groceries and commission.
ID r. REID, WATER STREET, DEALER
Iasin Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits, etc.
TERTREES S, CO., WATER STREET, COM
Y mission merchants, and wholesale dealers
in Hay. Grain, Fertilizers, etc.
NJ. HAUGHTON s. BRO, GRIFFIN'5
As Block, Water street, wholesale and re-
tail dealers in groceries.
THREW. II. L., s. GARDNER, NEAR FL0BI-
Ida Southern depot wholesale and retail
dealers in Hay, Grain, Fertilizers, etc.
Hardware Etc.
n T. LANE, WATER STREET, DEALER
II sin Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, house fur
uishing goods, building material; plumbing,
Architec cts.
II j. CAMPBELL, GBIFFIN'5 BLOCK,
Il architect and civil engineer.
Musical instruments and
Sewing Machines.
n F. SULZNET, LEMON STREET. DEAL
Oser in Musical Instruments and Sewing
Machines.
Drugs and Medicines.
DUTNAM PHARMACY, CORNER REID &
L Front Streets, Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Ar
ticles, etc.
4 CKERMAN s JACKSON, CORNER LEM
Non and Front Streets. Full line Drugs and
Medicines.
rV,HE MoRAGNE PHARMACY, CORNER
4 Lemon and Front Streets. Established 1856.
Prescriptions carefully compounded day or
H'7D' beef, Fish, Etc.
W. MANN, LEMON STREET, OLDEST
~ sheet market in the city. Orders filled
promptly.
w B. CROSS. WATER STREET, BEEF,
w sMuttou, Fish, etc.
Furniture Etc.
. L. LILIENTHAL. CORNER WATER s.
| DeReid Streets. Wholesale and retail dealer
III furniture, house furnishing goods, etc.
A UGUST HALL, LAUREL AND KIRK
! "A land Streets, Manufacturing Uphoisterel
and Dealer in Furniture.
Bakers.
ID J. GROOMs, LEMON STREET, NEXT TO
| ID oOpera House. Fancy and Family Grocer.
| les, and Bakery.
! Undertake e1es.
| . 5. MOONEY, LAUREL STREET, UN'
| Al sdertaker and embalmer.
miscellaneous.
| THE PATATKA INSURANCE AGENCY
! L over three hundred millions capital, repre-
! sented and correspOnded with I. Hark1ns Hill
! lard, Manager.
! John RAMSAUR, FRONT STREET, ONLY
| ~ stables in the city: prices moderate.
! d CUNNEELY, WATER STREET, FINT
| L Wines, Liquors, etc. Billiard and Bowling
! FarloFs.
| HARRY HEATH, LEMON STREET
/ matchmaker and engraYer. -
I'll. MERRYDAY, CORNER OAK AM
u Fourth Streets. House and Sign Painter.
Z T. CONOVER, ARTESIAN WELLS. P.O
u Box. 207
WEBB 81 NICHOLS, real estate agents
| w Harris building, Water Street.
/ CALHOUN, GILLIS s. CALHOUN, LEMON
! OStreet, Insurance agents; represent onl.
first-class companies.
L MEYER, WATER STREET, DEALER II
I<Paints, OH Ladders. etc.
II L. GREEN s. CO., BOOTS AND SHOES
| Ii q Lemon Street.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24


THE DAILY NEWS is published every morn
Ing, except Monday, and delivered by carriers
in the city, or mailed postage free. for 80 cents
= month, S1.J0 for three months, $3.50 for six
months, or s. per annum.
TEE WEEKLY NEWS is an 8-page 48-colurnn
paper. published every Saturday, containing
all the news Of the week, local and general. II
Is the largest and handsomest weekly paper
published in Florida, and win be mailed post
age free for 81 a year, or 90 cents for SIX
months. Specimen copies free 70 any address.
Loo. advertisements 20 cents per line for
nrst insertion and 10 cents per line for each adj
dltional insertion. Special notices 10 cents per
line. Reduced rates on continued advertise
ments.
All advertising bills become due pro rata
every month. Local advertisements due ut
tue expiration of the time for which they are
inserted.
All renittances should raads by express
money-oFder or rcgistere 45tter.
address,
w. W. RANDALL.
BUSINESS MANAGER
PALATI1A. FLORIDA.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
Terms ofSubs crIptIogl:
TROPICAL H0TEL&R aURAHT

SITUATED ON THE DOCK.
Convenient to all railroads and steamboats,.
Meals and lunches served 10 order on Euro
pean plan. Terms moderate. Regular meals
So and 40 cents each. &C. Posi-, Prop'r.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
Florida Southern Railway
SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE
PALArkA. ETA. january 10Th. 1855.

PALATKA, FLA, January 18th, 1885.
Begi ming Thursday, January ed, trains 8
and win run daily between Gainesville and
Leesburg as follows:
Leave Gainesville. --.-.-.-.. $50 a N
Arrive Ocala .-..--.... Ii.u3 Il III
- Leesburg, .-.-..- 49, ~. -.--.l 1910 p m
Leave Leesburg,. ...-- ....--.-. LAO m
Arrive Oeala, .--...-....-.-- ...-. 3It p M
- Gainesville, -. ......--........ BIS p M
This train connects both ways with trains on
S. +. s w. Railway.
Trains leaving Palatka at 600 Il. m, and ar
irving at s. p. m, every week day, connect
with trains and 4 at Gruclle.
Trains Is and Il will run between Palatka
and Gainesville on Sundays only, leaving
Palat1a at 7:30 a. IN.
Arriving at Gruelle. 500 a. m.
Gainesville $780,. ..-... 1000 "
Leaving Gainesville. .....-..... 400 = IL
Arriving at Gruelle..-..--... --..... $50 -
Arriving at PalatIza 80. ..-....... $50 -
These trains connect with trains and at
Gruelle.. -
J. d. HOLLISTER,
Superintendent
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
Great Auction Sale!

ner Lemon and Second street. Saturday. Nay
End. Second hand buggies, fine new buggy
harness, brides, halters, whips, and seconc
hand furniture. I have just received Sia9t
worth of dry goods, which I shall offer fol
sale to the highest bidder, without reserve
These goods must be sold. Hours Of sale from
II m to p m. Don't forget the day
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
Savannah, Florida & western R'y
Waycroaa Short Line.

/ an trains Of this road are ran by Central
! GOTH Meridian time. which is 80 minute S
/ slower than Jacksonville time
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
So oRLEANs ExPREss.

i ON aud after Sunday, May 8, 1885, Pas
/ ~ senger Trains will leave and arrive az
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24

REG lsrERED AT THE pALATKA Posi- OFFICE
As SRCoND-CLAss MAIL MATTER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24

Connecting ct Chattahoochee with Pensaco-
Is and Atlantic Railroad daily for Pensacola,
Mobile, New Orleans, Texas and all trans Mis-
eIssippi points. Passengers for Brunswick take
this train. arriving at Brunswick via B. s. W.
Railway at LILO p. m.
Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars Jacksonville
to Pensacola, Mobile and New Orleans.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24
H. ]. CAMPBELL,
ARCHITECT & CIVIL ENGINEER
Plans, Specifications,
Superintendent and Estimates
For all Kinds Of Buildings,

Surveys, plans and estimates made for all
kinds of civil engineering, canals, docks, ter
minal facilities for railroads. water works,
sewerage, irrigation, drainage, river and har
Dor improvements, and landscape gardening.
mapping off town sites Barometric levels and
flying reconnaissance taken. Properties and
proposed work examined and reported on for
Palatka. Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-24

THIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PALATKA,
Z successors to VIM. J. Vinegar u Co a
general banking business transacted. Fr0nt