The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-04-28
LAST DAYS OF THE CANVASS.
Our Nominees Return From the
West----Demoerats Awake for
Good Government. Through
Three Precincts TO Palat-


ka. Now for Work.
From hospitable Melrose our nominees
returned to Banana and found num-
Der Of citizens waiting to greet them al
AcRae S store. AT II a. M. on motor
Of DIR. Frank McRae, Mr. Philips Prio-
leau. Jr. was elected chairman, and he
introduced, in a few fitting words, the
Hon. VIM. II. Cook, our candidate from
the 18th Senatorial District. Mr.. Cook
discussed the issues of the day in his
happiest vein, and his logical arguments
and flowing periods were so well enjoy
ed by his audience that the lapse OF half
an hour was scarcely noted. Although
Mr.. Cook has been working democrat
in Putnam for several years, he never
spoke in this section before. As the
first choice Of our party for the most re-
sponsible position in their gift, much Gu
riosity was manifested and great was the
desire to witress his first appearance
among people whose delegates had
manifested for him so fattering a prefer
ence, and we have no hesitation in say
ing that all these expectation were more
than realized. His personal appearance
all that could be desired and his earn
est counsel was we'll headed by deeply
interested auditory.
The chairman then introduced in most
aattering terms ''an old friend of his
neighbors, and Mr Harrison followed
Mr. Cook Mr.. Gillis then gave us one
Of those thoughtful arguments which
arouse reflection and ensure attention,
and after the transaction OF some routine
business, the chairman, on motion, de-
clared the meeting adjourned, while
giving most valuable advice as to the
necessity Of certain attendance at the
polls on election day. After adjourn
ment. the candidates and several other
invited guests repaired to the residence
Of DIR. c. w. 4. McRae, where the host
and his kindly lady had provided a feast
which ell should see who yet cherish
doubts as to what Florida can provide
in tho way of good cheer. Long as was
he table, it literally groaned with good
thinge, and some friends from Bos-
ton and the west who enjoyed them
with us. declared their intention Of buy
iug land in Florida forthwith. There
We're vegetables Of every kind and de-
gree; there was little asountain of
chicken pie; there was ham which
would have done honor to Westphalia
and beef which deserved to hail from
Fulton Market. There were preserves
and pickles, and milk in which the
cream yet fingered and coffee clear as
brandy aud as strong. And this was
appreciated all the more when we were
assured that every article was the pro-
duct of the genial doctors farm and had
been prepared by the provident kindness
OF our hostess. Even our horses wished
to linger, but business cannot yield to
individual preferences and we again took
up the line of march.
As we smoked our cigars in perfect
content, we rolled through fragrant pine
forests-then past orange groves and
farm lands all showing good work and
thrift-then slirted deep clear lakes
whose shores were bright with thous-
and flowers, which changed into the
pure white Of the pond lily and covered
the water in shallow places. Then we
drove under the long shadows of the
great oaks in the rich hammocks and
from the magnolia and bay mocking
bird sang us a welcome or quail watch
ed us with deep surprise shining in his
fun round eyes
I'm this way we passed into No. 12 and
were most kindly entertained at Putnam
Hall by Mr. Padgett and his family.
After a supper which was again most
highly appreciated, we went under the
guidance of Mr. Alvin Padgett to zee
Mr.. Timmons, our former assessor.
Here we spent some hours in pleasant
converse and returned by the light Of a
full moon which flushed to deeper
glory the swaying pines. the silvery
waters of the lake and the bright foliage
Of the magnolia the orange and the
oak.
Our slumbers at Mr. Padgetts were
unbroben till the summons to breakfast,
and after most appreciative discussion
of an excellent meal we bHde adieu to
our kind host and his family, that we
might keep our appointment at Paran
church.
From the high hill on which stand;
the residence and grove of Mr.. Padgett,
we passed into deep valley; climbed
the next hill from which We saw tae
small beginning of Etoniah Creek, coy.
cred with white lilies like the long robe
of human babyhood, and rode on to the
church. Here we consumed some hour
in talk which we hope viii bear fruit OF
the 9th of May, and again took up tht
line of march.