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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
THE DRUMMER TO GO.
Changing Back to the Old Method OF
Soliciting Trade.

New York Times.
The day of the glorious summer is on
the wane, if | am to believe stories told
to me in wholesale houses. 1t was the
fashion of old for the country merehant
to make his regular trips two or three
times a year or more, but the commercial
traveller came into vogue, and ordering
by sample on the score Of economy kept
the regular store-keeper home. Now
comes the old fashion again. The coun-
try dealer has come to look upon the
breezy drummer with coyness when he
and his gripsack heave in sight, for the
provincials look upon the modern way of
stocking up their stores as rather speci-
Gus. Some drummers-andI l speak only
on hearsay-aro credited with much
worldly y-mindedness, and the retailer a
hundred miles or so away from New
York worries occasionally when he hears
hints of big hotel and livery bills, of
champagne suppers aud royalty carried
on hirtations. Perhaps is his argu-
ment, the pay for all these very wicked
doings comes out of my packet after ALL
He does not know that all 'drummers are
disguised millionaires. So it comes that
the out Of town customer determines to
visit New York, drive his own bargains
on the spot, and if fun must be paid for,
enjoy a little of it on his own account.
"Now one of the results of this change,
as l understand it, is that the wholesale
houses in certain lines, whose names
rank way up, whose methods are the
upon to put new force of men in their
employ. The countryman stopping at a
New York hotel finds, that soon after
registering kind Providence enables
| him to run across a companionable stran-
ger-the agent of the wholesale houses
free, though, from all smell of the shop,
who shows the stranger some of the
city's sights and ingratates himself COM
pletely into his good graces. The fish
bites, the sequel occurring in the big es-
! tablishment, where the merchant greets
his new customer and gets his order.
! This new aid in the mercantile line is
good looking and we'll dressed, intelli-
gent and thoroughly understands what
is required of him. 1t is emphatically a
partial return to the old time when the
dealer at a distance made his visit of each
season to the city and was brought di-
rectly in contart with his supplier.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
Improving a Girls a Gait.

New York Cor. Chicago Journal.
Here is something about q fair walker
that you may believe if you wish to. I
don't. And yet / cannot prove it is lie
The shoes were there to substantiate it
anyhow, and it really isn't reasonable
that shoemaker would go to to the
trouble and expense of constructing a
pair of good CATERS for the mere purpose
of deceiving a correspondent They
stood on his counter, and, taking them
up, found that they were singuiarlv
weighted In each toe was a slip of lead
like those sometimes put on trotting hor-
ses to make them throw out their feet free
ly, while on the inside of the ankles were
small hunks of leather, similar to the de-
vices for curing horses of the habit of
interfering"
The shoemaker said The girl for
whom l made those shoes to order ex-
poets that they will improve her gait
She has studied the treatment OF horses
as to faults of step, and her notion is that
toe-weights and interferers are what will
impart a freedom and springiness to her
walk"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
STATE PRESS.
Jacksonville is to be lighted by gas
for the ensuing year for $500.

Jacksonville is to be lighted by gas
for the ensuing year for $500.
Fort Dade citizens have been victim
lied by a bogus insurance agent.
a lady preached in the Methodist
Church at Leesburg last Sunday night.
A watering trough for thirsty animals
is to be erected near the Plaza, in st.
Augustine, by the Humane Society.
Key West win have a street railway
just as soon as the Mexican mules which
have been imported from that country
can be broke.
Several pieces of land were disposed of
at public sale at Monticello on Monday,
but the prices realized would indicate
that land is more plentiful than money
just at this time
Judge Mitchell has granted the per-
emptory writ of mandamus on the rela-
ton of n. Schuer and Churchell E. john
son. to COMPEL the board of commission
ers to grant g permit to sell liquors, wines
and beer in Barlow, but there will prob
ably be an appeal taken.
The following salaries will be paid
Jacksonville officials during the ensuing
year: Mayor, per month, 800; Clerk,
per month, 1925; Health Officer, per
month, $75; Superintendent inspectors,
per month, $50; Marshall, per month,
Chief of Police, per month, $50; pa
trolmen, each, per month, $50; teamslers,
each, per month, $50; market clerk, per
month, $40; market sweep, per month,
S25; Sanitary Inspectors, each, per
month, $50: City Treasury, per annum,
e-OO
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
Bathing
n. Telegram

\. 4. CttEtam
Many people are in the habit of dab
bling great deal in bath tubs filled
with fresh water during the heated term.
This is injurious, Sponge bathing in
the majority of cases, would affect the
cooling and refreshing purposes intend
ed and cleanse the pores just as well.
Nature evidently intends man shall
bathe frequent in summer. In winter,
if one is not engaged in particularly
dusty or dirty pursuits. bath all over
once, twice or perhaps three times a week
should be a plenty, Cold baths are best
for the strong and vigorous, but the
weaker ones, who begin with tepid wa
ter, should end each bath with dash of
water as cold as the system will bear.
a good friction with coarse towel,
supplemented with a hand rundown or
perhaps little bay rum or alcohol rub
he'd in after the coolest bath, will re-
store healthy action and bring a glow to
the surface, causing the whole body to
be reinvigorated.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

William d. Howells believes that it is
easier for man to seek the forgiveness
of God than it is to seek the forgiveness
of his wife.
Mile. Corlin, who won the prize at the
late beauty show in Paris, is 90 years of
age and native of that city. She has
since received many offers of engage
ment. both from musical managers and
more sentimental suitors,
Queen Victoria is attend, during her
excursions by George Brown, a brother
of the late j. B., who was taken into the
royal service after the death of his rela-
tive. He attracts much attention, and
he is invariably clad in the Highland
garb.
Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, of Ken
lucky, is to be married some time next
month to Miss Claiborne, of Richmond,
Va. The prospective bride is on the
sunny side of 80 and very handsome,
while Gen. Buckner is white-haired and
65 years old. He is spoken Of as the
probable next Governor of Kentucky.
st. George Lane-Fox, of London, the
inventor of the Lane-Fox incadescent
lamp, has "gone over to Buddhism and
Theosophy, under the influence of Nine.
Blavatsly. A short time ago he was a
keen politician, anxious for seat in the
House of Commons, but, happening to
a visit to Madras, he came under the Gin
fluence' and got so interested in Oczul-
tism that he has given up all idea of
Parliamentary career and gone in for
communion with the Mahahnas.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
The President and Mr.. Smith.

Ano SFeSfuenG anu Mt. smith.
From the Albany Express.
A face once seen or name once heard
is never forgotten of Dan Lamont, and
in this way he aids the President greatly,
who has poor memory for names and
but limited political acquaintance. A
good story has just leaked out in which
the President and Dan figure in hui
morous light. 1t seems that not long ago
delegations of the warning Ohio factions,
the MSssbacks and the Kids, as they re-
spectfully call each other, were in the
habit of paying visits to the White House
to malign each other and obtain patron
age. One day large, Incorporating
man entered the Executive Chamber and
approached the President
His name is Smith, from Toledo. and
he's Kid hurriedly whispered Dan.
"How do you do, Mr.. Smith ?" said the
President, in his friendly manner, ard
with the familiarity that to an onlooker
would ketoken an old acquaintance.
Chow are the good people of Toledo, and
with a knowing smilel Mrs. Smith and
child are doing well, trust?'
"Why Mr.. President" stammered the
visitor, I'm like yourself, bachelor as
yet. and won't be married until June"
The President apoiogized for the mis-
take, and begged of Dan to speak more
distinctly in the future.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10

A Hossack, the eminent portrait pain
ter OF New Yotk, is in Washington to
paint the portrait of President Clevs-
land.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10
PRLATKi HOTELS.
HOUSE,
A. SHELLEY, PROPRIETOR.

Finest location in the city. Newly remodel
ed and refurnished, making the finest home
accommodations. Table unsurpassed. Electric
bells in every room. $50 feet OF piazza prom
enade. Accommodations for 200 guests On
ibus at all depots and landings.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-10

THE wESTNOREL AND.
PALATKA, FLORIDA.
This house with its addition, put up last
spring, has accommodations for 200 guests.
WILEY i MANN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-12
BRIEF TElEGRAMS.

George Wilson, Charles Davis and Ma.
thaine Jones, all colored, were found guilty
Of the murder Of Henry Cole, at Plaque
mine, La.
John J. johnson, one of the most highly
respected citizens of Muncio, committed sui
eide by shooting himself.
Joseph Renson, who kept liquor store at
Newport, r. l., blew him himself up with
two kegs of gunpowder.
Mrs. Putnam, from whom tGtus was
successfully removed after thirteen years
lodgment in the abdominal cavity, died at
Chicago.
Seventeen.year locusts in countless num-
bers have made their appearance in Fayette
county, III. The pests have already begun
TO work on fruit orchards, and farmers are
beginning to view them with serious aPpre'
hension.
Philip and Milo Lsekman, Of Onalaska
aged Is and 20 years respectively, were
drowned near Lacrosse, Wis, yesterday.
The Park Hotel, at Sheboygan, Wis, to-
gether with large portion OF its contents,
was destroyed BY fire yesterday. Loss, $25,.
900; insurance, $4,000. The fire originated
from an overturned lamp. All the guests
escaped.
The upper house Of the Illinois Legisla.
ture passed bill, yesterday, the intent Of
which is to discontinue the system Of con-
tract labor in the State penitentiary.
At Montreal Rudolph Ryan died yester-
day of CHAMBERS, the second fatal case that
Las occurred in that city lately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-12
BRIDGEYOnT.

Grandmother McComas, mother of James
McComas, Esq., who lived on the Csdiz
pike, about tEo miles west Of town, died on
Wednesday night aged 81 years. She has
lived in this neighborhood most Of her life
and has been the head Of sn honorable and
~elltodo family. She will be buried in
Weeks cemetery TO day at 2 O'Clock.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian church
gave o supper and social ct the church last
night 1t was very pleasant affair and
netted the church some money.
And still they comsl John Smith ID the
father Of Gne boy baby.
A carpenter named William Kinsey, Ev-
ing ct Pasco, has invented an anger which
will bore square hole and needs no moe.
Using. 1t works on the principle Of chain
belt, each link being knife which removes
Q shaving.
James Lyle has gone into the fy brush
business be shipped very nice feather
brush 10 England yesterday.
Having sold out my stock Of boots and
shoes and gents furnishing goods 10 MesRs.
J. W. Fowler and r. A. Drummond, win
in order to reduce stock sell at cost for The
rex. thirty days. F. A. MABERaY. .
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Sneaker Haines Wants to Fight.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, June IA scene oc'
Cured On the floor Of the House this fore
noon. A motion was made be West to al
low the committee investigating the charges
of alleged bribery and corruption full time
10 continue their investigation. Speaker
Hsines made a sharp retort directed at
West when the latter showed anger and ex-
citedly said be hoped before the session
ended to be able to show up Haines in his
true colors." Haines replied that every
body knew he (Haines) was an honest
sgriculturist but that if West had any griev-
snce he had better adjourn to an ante room
with the Speaker and settle it between
themselves. West shook his fist and replied
in rage that he would meet Haines at any
time and place. The confusion, laughter
and applause which greeted this was simply
deafening and without attempting any
further business the House adjourned until
this afternann
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-12
BELLAIRE.
Another shower of the Mysterious White
Dust-A Bully Bounced.

Another shower of tho Mysterious White
pust-A Bully Bounced.
The city was visited again yesterday
morning by another fall Of white particles
of some kind. The fall was noticed all
over town. Some people think il is cosmic
dust. Whatever it is il is not flour dust, as
was at first supposed, as the wind was blow
ing down the river yesterday and as the
Touring mills are situated below the centre
of the city it is hardly probable that their
chaff would find itselfin the upper end Of
town. Probably couple of the heavenly
bodies have been engaged for several days
disputing an aerial path.
Tom Selby, street car driver, showed his
pluck Yesterday. A fellow under the iutiu.
ence OF liquor boarded his car at the lower
end of the road and refused TO pay his fare.
The driver told him he would get dumped of
il his nickel was not deposited in the box.
The dsturber then said no had paid, but it
was no 20 and Tom would not allow the iel-
low any rest until he saw the money drop
ped in where it belonged. When near the
frame row the occupant concluded he would
get of and had the car stopped. In q short
time be came putting after the
car again, and after he was
safe the driver came in for another lot OF
abuse. At the upper switch Tom took the
chap by the collar aad laid him out in the
road. The unfortunate picked himself up
and was in the act Of throwing stone when
the driver cover him with the iron brake
handle. There was some talk OF shooting
on the part Of the ouSted man, but he was
told to get or be clubbed. lie got.
Robert Simpson, who was thrown from
the C. & p. bridge, complains OF very sore
ankle.
Joseph NcMullen was run over by the
Fifth ward reel and severely bruised about
the body.
An effort is to be made by the polo play
ers Of this city TO form League Polo
which will consist OF all the polo clubs Of
the Ohio valley. The last club organized
in this city is thought to be the strongest in
this section.
Sheppard, of Wheeling, and It'd Shuttle
worth, Of this city will race at the Msysrd
rink on Saturday eqening.
A patent ole bang has been placed in the
Windsor saloon, where those desiring can see
it in operation. It is qaite an ingenious
coniriyance
About halfpast seven o'clock last night
q FIRE broke out In the pant shop oi the
Il. 4 o. road, up at the Y and before the
flames were ext nguished the chop and the
blacksmith shop adjoining were burned TO
the ground. The iremen had hard fsht
10 taye the mschine shop, but 1t was finally
accomplished. The loss will probably foot
m 4 600
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-12
SOME CORY SHIRT SHOUTING.
Hon. j. ID. Taylor TIies to Revive Dead Il
sues and Talks of ISSS.

Hon. j. ID. Taylor Tiles to Revive Dead Is
sues and Talks of 1855.
SPNSaFIELD, June 1.-THE Republican
State Convention was called to order in the
Market space at 10 o'clock by Hon. Joseph
K. O'Neal, of Lebanon, Chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee. Toe
delegations of the eightY-eight counties o
the State were all fun and over 4, 900 thous-
and persons were packed in the wigEsm.
Hon. J. u. Taylor. of Guernsey county, VA
announced IS temporary chairman and ad-
dressed the convention as follo~s
Referring to the outcome of the last
Presidents election Mr.. Taylor began his
address BY saying: Since you last met in
convention the most snomAlous event in
history has transpirsd in our county BY q
combination Of crimes. accidents aud biun
ders. Thz moment with all its great inter
es.s has passs3 out OF the coasrol Of the
party that saysd il from treason and dis
noioa in,o TIE hands of he parry wAich
,hsy fouS> - lee,,E seel5I fox par
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UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT.
Many Young Men Polished on and Turned
Loose on the world.
Special 10 th< Reoiser.

Special 10 ne Register.
MoRGASrowN, W. Va, June 1.-THE
Regents prize contest yesterday evening
was interesting and exciting the following
young gentlemen were contestants for the
prize in defamation: A. C. Boyd, Of
Wheeling; W. s. Hayes, of Barbour county;
G. W. Alexander and c. n. Finnell, Of
Monongalis county, and j. E. Cuths, Of
Braxton county. A. c. Boyd was the sue
cessful competitor, and was awarded the
prize Of fifteen dollars. Mr.. B. c. Wilson.
Of KanAwha county, read a prize essay and
was awarded prize Of S25.
The large University hall was full to over
flowing with people this morning to witness
the sixteenth annual commencement exer-
cises. Hundreds were unable to gain ad.
mittance. 0rations were delivered BY the
seven young men who also were applicants
for Bachelors degree After q short ad'
dress to the graduating class BY Chairman
Berkeley, the following degrees were con-
ferred: Bachelors OF Arts-N. ID. Adams,
of Tucker county; A. B. Bush, Of Gilmer
county; Fl. Fleming, Of Ritchie county; r.
W. Tapp, of Monongalis county. Bachelors
of Services-R. Armstrong, Of Putnam
county; B. W. Meadows, Of Gilmer county
and J. D. Sweeney, Of Taylor county.
Bachelors of Laws-B. L. Keensr Of No
nongalia county; F. Lively, Of Summers;
R. L. Mckinley, Of Latrobe, Pa J. Il.
Stewart, Of Pltman county; W. S. Stewart,
of Doddridge county; and H. j. Stuegis, Of
Smithfeld, Pa. Master OF Arts, T. r. Boyd,
I. K. Brown. d. II. Courtney. Theopilus,
Z. Hodges, Z. d. Jeffries, G. c. Lewis, j.
q. Stewart. Master of Sciences, S. l.. Cox
and ]. a. Lanhead. Many diplomas were
awarded in the various academy schools.
Regents conferred the degree Of LII: d.
upon ex. Governor J. B. Jackson. Artillery
practice and skirmish drill in the afternoon
we're prominent features Of the day. The
Regents are still busy at work, but have not
yet done anything very decided. Some i'm
portant measures are expected to be acted
upon tonight. They have some knot,y
| problems 10 solve.
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Perhaps a Wholesale Murderess.

BALTIMORE, June llama Wills, aged
l9 years, died here last week under suspi-
cious circumstances, and it is now thought
that she was poisoned. She had been Wis
tied several times by Mrs. E, Bean and the
latter claimed the girls effects soon after
she died, showing document naming her
as the dead girls BENEFICIARY. Mrs. Beans
name had previously figured in various
courts of this city as defendant in suits in
stituted to set aside deeds of trust in her
favor made BY parties without being rela-
tives, who had known Mrs. Bean only
short time before they expired. 1t is
rumored that Miss Wills was soon to have
come into possession of $27 600: The
police have seized all the effects Of Miss
wills that they could find in Mrs. Beans
possession, but large amount Of money
and clothing is still missing. The case is
being investigated
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for the trial of Paymaster Gtneral Smith,
United States Navy, and that the detail for
the court viii be announced this afternoon
or to morrow.
More Stones for the Monument.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June ll.-Fifty.three
of the memorial stones for the Washington
monument, which have for many years been
stored away have been selected to be placed
on the interior walls of the structure. Sc
lected stones are those presented by foreign
countries, the States and Territories Masons
/. o. o. F. and Temperance Societies.
They are to be placed on the walls and be-
tween the heights Of 460 and 24O feet and
are to be cut down to thin slabs Of 1 to 8
inches thickness and inserted in cuts made
in walls 30 that they will not project.
Cabinet Meeting.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Cabinet
meeting to-day was devoted to general dis
cussion of business before the several de
partments. One of the questions considered
was in regard to the distribution of the
100000 appropriated for the benefit Of
American steamships engaged in foreign
mail service. Action will be deferred until
the return of Secretary Bayard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-12
A Burglar in a Judges Room.

DErRoIr, June ll.-At two o'clock this
morning the house Of Judge Henry B.
Brown Of the United States Circuit Court
was burglarized. The Judge and wife were
awakened to find a masked burglar with q
revolver and dark lantern beside the bed
who by threats kept them while be secured
money ami jsvelry. in sll amounting to
$7OO or $500. While the burglar was going
through dressing case the Judge secured
his revolver and fired The shot being re-
tursed but neither shot took effect. The
robber then ran down stairs. pursuei By the
Judge, both firing but the burglar 6ually
escaped through window, SO tar as knoE
being uniniured.
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A DISGRACED MAN
Connected With q st. Louis Sensation
1 Attempts Suiclde.

Connected With a st. Louis Sensation
Attempts Suicide.
CHICAGO June ll.-Frsnk Iglehart, who
in November 1882, was connected with one
of the most sensational cases that ever oc
CURED in St. Louis, attempted suicide yes
terday afternoon by jumping of pier near
the the surburbon town of Lake View. He
was rescued by some fishermen and taken
to the county hospital where it was found
that he was on the verge Of an attack of de,
lirum tremens. In 1882 the husband OF
Mrs. Rush Lewis who is a niece
of Gen. Sherman, met lglehart and
his wife coming out of hotel in
St. Louis Previous TO that his suspicious
had been aroused and he drew a revolver
and shot Iglehart in the arm. Lewis got q
divorce from his wife. Afterwards the
couple became reconciled and lived togeth.
er. Their life was not happy, however, and
Lewis committed suicide. The case created
a great scandal in St. Louis at the time, as
all the parties connected with it were OF high
standing in the community and were gen.
eral favorites in society. lglehart is a
man of medium height, of rather heavy
build and wears dark mustsche and beard
His eyes are black and deeply
set. His personal appearance is pre-
20 sessing after he got out of the
hospital at st. Louis he went to New York
for short time and then went to Glasgow,
No, where his father has large farm.
Here he remained!until he came to Chicago
about two mounths ago. The stigma OF
Iglehart's line of action in St. Louis has
clung to him. Monday night he was two
weeks in a room at his hotel and was turned
out. Yesterday he went to Lake View and
spen. his last dime for drink. He says he
has friends, but did not wish to trouble
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again have been placed on the ticket, as In
dicsted last night. The temperance plank
Of the platform is g mere evasion to confuse
and deceive the temperance people and
secure the support of the liquor interest at
the same time. 1t represents all the eva
sions of the party for the last fifteen years
on that subject. Until the Democratic
nominations are made, estimates of the
6nal result would be merely coniectural.
But even the Republicans admit tonight
the party is weaker than it was before the
nominations were made, and that the disaf-
fection of the colored voters will be irtensi-
fed and probably prove fatal to Republican
snecess. w. A. I.