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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
LOSING THEIR FOOD SUPPLIES
White Men ExIerminat1ng the Whale
on Which Point Barrow. Natives
Live.
New York Sun


1.-Two.
New York Sun.
1.-The most Hothern inha bitants of
any territory belonging to the
United States are rapidly dying of
their privations," said signal ser
vice observer Monday who spent
twenty-seven months with Lieut.. Raw
at Point Barrow. ''Their suffern Gs
deserve all the more sympathy be-
cause the whites are responsible for
the great diminution IL their food
supply.
''These natives around Point Bar
row now number about four hundred
souls. Whales and seals are their
staple articles Of food. The supply
used to be abundant, and the natives
hardly knew what hungar was. For
twenty years past, however, the coast
off Point Barrow has been favorite
resort of American whalers. They
have caught great numbers of whales
there, and have almost exterminated
them In those waters. Ali whalemen
have known for several years that ii
was getting improbable to seek for
whales around Point Barrow.
while we were there the one hun
dred natives Ia the village at Point
Barrnw caught only two whales.
They eked out a living on elder ducks
and other game obtained in the sum
mer months. The failure of their
food supply is possibility that con-
stantly confronts them. Every now
and then they are pinched for food,
and this new hardship, added to the
others they already endured, are kill
ing them fast. The population of the
four villages around Point Barrow
has decreased about one third In the
past fifteen years. For little while
during our stay there the natives in
the village near our station were sore
ly pressed for food, and we helped
them out IS much as we could from
our stores,
''These natives are branch of the
EsquImaux, and the ethonologists
who assert that the Esquimaux all
came from Asia across Behring straits
q rather hard nut to crack. IF their
ancestors came from Asia it seems
strange that the natives of to day ap-
pear to bear no relation TO the Chouk-
chees, who live just across Behring
straits in Asia. Their languages are
entirely dissinilar, and, while the
Point Barrow natives hunt the rein
deer, they have never domesticated
them while the wealth of the Chouk-
chees consists in their herds of rein
deer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
ARTHUR IN RETIREMENT.
The EX.PreS1denC Seems to Have
Lost His Hold on the Activities of


Lost His Hold on the Activities OF
A New York correspondent to the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
writes: Just. now, wheR the friends
of ex-senator Conk1ing are peophesy-
ing great things about his coming
public life, and efforts are being made
to unite the Plat elements So as to
make 8 showing Of stalwarts, it is
said that ex-President Arthur is be-
F: coming more and more of recluse
and Withdrawing more completely
than ever since his exodus from the
white house from public sight.
The time seems to have come when
a man who has reached the height of
American politics and achieved the
one great goal of political ambition
has little else left him except to re-
main within his own private domain.
He is fortunate, indeed, if, like Mr..
| Hayes, ne can so accommodate him
self to these new conditions as to pre-
serve his own happiness and command
! the respect of the members of both
parties in the nation.
A few years ago Collector Chester
A. Arthur was one of the busiest and
happiest of men in New York. He
found himself in demand as party
organizer, and was looked upon as
one of the most useful of local lead
ers. When he returned from the white
house four years had completely an
initiated all vestige of the fac
ton Of the party to which he belong
ed, and many Of his old personal
friends had lost their control of pub
lie events. Mr.. Arthur himself was
no longer power IN any of the &C
tive affairs in which he had SO long
participated, and he found the people
looked upon him as tradition rat her
than present force.
It had been expected that the ex-
president, after his return from New
port last fall, would take az active
part in the business of his old law
firm of Knevals 6 Ransom. Mr.. Ar
thur himself, it is said rather enjoyed
the prospect of being in some way
identified with active business, but
this proved to be pleasant fiction
rather than a fact, and it is stated
that he has not so much as visited the
law Office since his arrival in this city
Mr.. Arthur's home is on Lexip ston
avenue, one of the most pleasing resi-
dences in the city.
The ex-president there enjoys the
fullest quiet, and seldom takes part in
so much as game of whist with his
former friends at the clubs. In fact,
he is said to deny himself to almost
all visitors, even refusing few days
ago to see mis- old friends, Bonanza
Mackay and John Russell Young.
The main cause of ex-president Ar
thurs changed habits is said to be his
stomach. He has always been high
liver, and his attack OF collie which
he suffered while cruising On the Tai
lapoosa few years ago is of too late
a date not to be readily recalled. His
condition has grown steadily worse
rather than better since then, and his
physicians, it is said, now restrict
him entirely TO pepsinized milk. This
has tended to greatly depress him,
and he therefore prefers to remain en-
tirely alone or with one or two Of his
most exclusive friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
Y

lie
Mrs PreSty had not very seriously eXag-
gerated the truth, when she described her
much-indulged granddaughter as "a child
who had never been accustomed to wait for
anything since the day when she was born"
Goyernesses in general VIC I'D have found
it no easy matter to produce d favorable i'm
preston on Kitty, and to exert the necessary
authority in instructing her, at the same
time. Spoilt children (whatever moralists
may say to the contrary are companionable
and affectionate children, for the most part
except when they encounter the unfortunate
persons employed to introduce them to use
full knowledge. Mr.. and Mrs. Linley (guiIti-
ly conscious Of having been too fond Of their
only child to subject her to any sort of dis
cipline) were not very willing to contemplate
the prospect before Miss Westerfeld on her
first establishment in the school-room. To
their surprise and relief there proved to be
no cause for anxiety after all. Without
making an attempt to assert her authority,
the new governess succeeded nevertheless
when older and wiser women would have
failed.
The secret of Sydney's triumph over adj
verse circumstances lay hidden in Sydney
herself.
Everything in the ordinary routine Of life
at Mount Morven was a source of delight
and surprise to the unfortunate creature who
had passed through six years Of cruelty, in
suit, and privation at her aunt's school.
Look where she might, in her new sphere of
action, she saw pleasant faces and heard
kind words At meal-timeS wonderful
achievements in the art of cookery appeared
on the table which she had not only never
tasted, but never even heard of. When she
went out walking with her pupil they were
free to 90 where they pleased without restric-
ton of time, except the time of dinner. To
breathe the delicious air, to look at the glori-
ouS scenery, were en- OymentS so eXquiSftely
eXhilarating that by Sydpey'S own confess
sion she became quite lightheaded with pleas
ure. She ran races with Kitty, and nobody
reproyed her. She rested, out of breath,
while the stronger child was ready to run on
and no mercileSs voice cried None Of your
laziness; times upr' Wild flowers that she
had never yet seen might be gathered, and
no offense was committed. Kitty told her
the names of the flowers and the names of
the summer insects that flashed and hummed
IN the hillside breeZeS: and was so elated at
teaching her governess that her rampant
spirits burst out III singing. Your turn
next" the joyous child cried, when she, too,
was out OF breath. "Sing, Sydney-sing %
Alas for Sydney! She had not sung since
those happiest days Of her childhood. when
her good father had told her fairy stories and
taught her songs. They were ali forgotten
now. 81 can't sing, Kitty; can't sing"
The pupil, hearing this melancholy confess
sion, became governess once more. "Say the
words, sgd, and hum the tune after me"
They laughed over the singing lesson until
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
Not so Easy.
Texas Siftinss

Halt of this bottle of vine is gone.
1t seems To me that you should be
able to stand the temptation" said
Judge Penpvbunker to his colored
servant. Dat ar am easier said den
done, boss "a any, rate you should
come out ike man and say that you
stole the wine." dat ar am easier
done den SAID. boss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
4 Gifted Clerk.
Texas Siftings.

Noticing a sign IN a window of a
New York store, to the effect that all
the modern languages were spoken Ia
side, a noted Iinguist went in. and
tackled the clerk.
''Parleyvous Francais9'
s'What do you say?'
'sRable listed Espaniol."
'.Oh, go out and chase yourself"
''Sprechen Sic Deutch?"
''Hey2" :.
''Well, who is there who talks all
the modern languages?'
You"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04

interestlat7 per cent, insurance. taxes
and repairs. The result is shown in
the following averages of such cost
for one acre:
Wheat. Oats Corn
Southern district. SIC 80 s15. 04 $40 IS
Northern district ........... 1871 Is 90 10 O5
General Average ....-...--. Is. SO 14.6S 49,
By crediting the value OF straw for
wheat and oats and of stalks for corn.
with rental value of dwelling apple d
per acre, the result is shown In the
following as the net cost per acre:
s,,,.,o- 49,. Wheat; Corn: Oats;
southern district .......... 81 S12. 81 SIS So
Northern district. .......... 10 4S 9,S5 ID 46
General Average ........... 1898 11.U IA. "a
The average yield per acre is given
at 81 9S bushels of wheat, 40. 55 bush
els of oats and 7O.e7 bushels of ears
of corn. The yield thus indicated
applied to the cost per acre shows an
average cost per bushel Of SO cents
for wheat, 90 cents for oats and 81. 1
cents for ear corn. The average price
of wheat on January 1 for the state is
placed at aboEt "a cents, oats 80 cents
and corn "a cents per bushel of ears.
In regard to wheat, the report OBJ
serves that the met profit on invest
ment IN the southern counties is 3S
per cent. and in the northern counties
35 per cent
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07
CITY NOTES.

Mr.. +. +. McMurray, of Jacksonville,
was in town yesterday.
Maj. 5. Conant returned from Boston
yesterday afternoon, where he had been
recruiting and looking after railroad
affairs.
+. k. Mexican, the welI-known real
estate agent, OF this city, Is spending
few days with Captain McGraw, OF Buff
falo Bluff.
Maj. o. W. Eromweu returned from
New York on Sunday, and left yesterday
for Macon, Ga, where he goes looking
after railroad Interests.
The city council held "A meeting last
night, but nothing of very much import
ance was transacted, and we will save the
proceedings over until tomorrow. on ac-
count of pressure of other matters this
morning.
w. -. r., our Georgia correspondent
has spent several days in Atlanta, and
writes us, i'll personal note, that he
never saw better signs for business at
that place at this season of the year.
The constitutional kickers" are only
doing harm-prohibition is not hurting
the plac" rs fer as lac was able To See
Pierre az. Pratt, of the Brouksville
NcTS, Is n the city. / .erre says he has
not come this time to claim tE1t share of
our wealth promised in IL certain event,
but only IL advertise the i-autjcs of
Hernaudo county, of which hr has at
lc"5t one striking photos ,aphic scene.
showing that IL is not n,a laria that causes
people II die i'll that section
The Sunday excursion of the steamer
Georgia, in connection with the st.
Augustine and Palatka railroad, for the
Ancient City, was fairly well pa, ron ii.
Fifty passengers came down ON the
Georgia., and among the number we no
tic ID some of the substantial citizens Of
the Upper st. Johns. These excursions
for st. Augustine will no doubt. prove
popular after d time. - To the Halifax
river, when the railroad il completed TO
Daytona. The day was pleasant and the
crowd had fine time, and no accidents
occurred.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07
So, 900 for Six Acres 81 Land

Tbs sum OF money was paid 10y Mr..
Ives, of New York, for capt Belts
worth's orange grove, located few
miles south of Palatka. on the st. Johns
river. Last winter NJ Ives -. amined
this property. 1t Is a young Iaa:.rI
grove consist .pg of six acres and "A mod
erately fair Florida. house. During his
the trees To shed their leaves and other
wise look bad. But after the ..scatc''
had subsidized, Nj. Ives purchased one
half interest. \ few days ago he was in
Florida to see how his trees were coming
on. He found them looking as we'll as
they ever did very fine, aud good large
crop Of oranges hans .nS on them. lie
then went II New Haven, Conn, where
Capt. RattswoIth j. stepping for the
summer, and purchased the other half.
The c1,t of the grove to Mr.. lac is S2j,-
600. This Is Il large sum to pay for IA
tract of land of six acres only, hut Mr..
Ives has put IN this amount of money al
the same, and for an investment. The
place is located at Buffalo Bluff, twelve
miles south of PaIatka. This is a trans
action since the "bliZZard," and will
show TO or readers that good orange
groves have not deteTiorated much in
value. The 6rove is a beautiful one,
about half crop of oranges now on the
trees, and not an unhealthy tree in the
lot. But the grove Is in no better condl-
ton than hundreds of others in this
county. There il very little evidence of
the great blizzard We have never
seen the foliage look so green as at pres
ent. This sale by Captain Bettsworth Is
the first one for any considerable sum
that has been made since the freeze in
in this section.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

words. He was frequently interrupted
by applause, and the enthusiasm in his
behalf was deep and sincere. Il was a
solid Dougherty crowd, and we doubt of
all the voters assembled there could be
found one who viii vote against him.
Hon. Il. w. Davis, of this city, was
expected To speak, but he was una void
ably absent, ana could not till his
engagement. His place, however, WAS
taken 10y Senator Wilkinson Call, who
made one of his characteristic speeches,
giving good and substantial reas ons why
Mr.. Dougherty should bc reelected and
Democracy kept in power. The Sena-
tors speeches are always listened to with
the keenest interest, and this little
friendly talk held the audience to the
strictest attention, Notwithstanding they
had already listened Ia two stirring and
eloquent addresses.
All in all, the day was IA success. and
gave our young standard bearer IA good
start in the race which will bring him
far out ahead of his opponent.
Eolusia is solid for Dougherty.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Capt. r. K Reid and w. ]. Vinegar
visited personally number of our bust
ness houses and individuals yesterday,
in behalf of the sufferers at Charleston.
with the success stated below. WheI-
ever they went they found the greatest
sympathy for the people of the fated city.
There was but one feeling sorrow, and
the hope that the worst IS over. Charles
ton las suffered greatly in the loss of
property, and hundreds of its citizens
are IN need of ald. From all over the
country money - pouring in, one of the
most gratifying circumstances, but from
all We can learn, more Will be needed.
The exact extent of the demand for aid
cannot Ice ascertained at present.
MeSsrs. Reid and Vinegar did not
have time to visit all our business men,
Every one whom they met responded
with promptnrss. There are others who
may wish To contribute. If SO, they
will confer favor if they will call at
the First National Bank Ii Is desired to
slight no one. This is Il matter that
appeals To all hearts.
The contributions so far are generous
The following are the names OF contrib
ut"rs, with the amounts opposite To each
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

GAINESVILLE, FLA, Aug. Il, 1856.
l. UARKINS billiard, ESQ, State Agent
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York:
DEAR SIs-I desire, through you, to
thank the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York for the promptness
with which they paid over to me the
sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, that be
ing the amount for which the life of my
late husband, John h. Strous was in
sured in your company. Though only
insured for the short space of eight
months, they paid the entire sum before
the expiration of SIXTY days. which is
seldom done. 1 cannot find words to
express my feelings of gratitude To you
for inducing my husband to take out a
policy, thereby providing for myself. b's
aged mother, and four little children.
l hope you may succeed in persuading
every married man in taking "A policy.
so that if it should please Providence to
call the father and husband, he could
die easier, knowing he was not leaving
his helpless family depending on stran-
gers.
Sincerely wishing the Mutual Life In
surance Company of New York all the
success it deserves, l am yours, most re-
spectfully, MARGARET j. STRoUS.
se3-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Occasionally Mr.. Bcecher attends church"
in England, but he breaches in "chapels" only;
for in England the most magnificent chapelS
used by Dissenters are called -chapels,n while
the Anglican buildings are called churches"
Quite in keeping with this local prejudice,
Stormonth's dictionary defines chapel" as
n subordinate place Of public worship" and
a church as IAN edifice or building conse-
secrated or set apart for the worship Of God.
Frank Leslie's
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07
Notice.

Notice.
Members of the Democratic Executive
Committee will please take notice that a
meeting will be held by the committee
in Palatka on Thursday. September 9th,
at II o'clock m. As business of im-
pOrtance will be transacted, it is ur-
gently requested that all members be
present AT the meeting.
BY order of
VIM. F. FORWARD, Chairman.
JOSEPH PRICE, Secretary.
Sept. 9th, 1886. IT
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07
Cleaning and Dyeing.

HAVING HAD AN EXPERIENCE OF -
L Yeats IN two al the largest dyeing and
pTIn, tu.s establishments ~ the NOTth-NiZ-.
the New York DycIn.g ANA Printing FIT thlish-
ment, and Rlu .ctt, Ncphews y Co--I am now
preplrc To clean dye l. .dics' Dresses al
al kind, such AZ =. ks. sat -, NclN-tS, and
WoollcnS of the mos, delicate CoiOrs: CtoakS,
WrapS, Shuwt-, sacks MautIi a.. 'ccs, KIh-
bouS, Gloves. Furniture CovrIs, / ,mbrcIuInS.
etc t.cutIcmcu'- Con :. Pants. Yes ana
IS, Bad SUITS cleaned or dyed and made L.
look equal To new. Goods receives. ana re
TUNED hy mHu or express Work done at
New York ptitvS JOHN T.. PARKER,
Intcr!iChcn, Fla. office opposite depot
St-s-lm
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

West End Select School. corner of
Kirby and Kirkland streets, Palatka, will
open September 18th, 1886. Hours s a.
m. tn y. M; kindergarten s a. IN TO II
m. Terms So per month. Teachers,
Misses Alice and Nettie Mack. au3l-14t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07
An Earnest Appeal 10 the Demo
Gratis of Putnam County 10 or

ganizc.
To the citizens of Putnam county vino
are interested in the success of the Con
gressionand and County Conservat -
ticket permit me to urge upon you the ne
cessity of prompt and complete organic
ton. In every precinct throughout the
county, meet together aud enroll your
selves as members of one or more clubs,
as NAV be most convenient, and keep ny
the organization of your clubs during
the entire campaign. Candidates may
exert themselves elOguently, Executive
Committees may deliberate and plan
with all the tact and energy with which
they are capable. and even then all will
20 for nothing or nearly SO, unless the
people organize. Clubs are requested 10
report their organization TO me At once.
WIN. r. FORWARD,
Chairman Con. Dem. Elk. Com.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

For SALE.-One house and lot, near
j., Il. * X. w. X. X. shop. Also, one
young grove of 3 acres near Francis, D
miles from town, on Florida Southern
Railroad, Palatka Fla. 5. f. BOND.
sp4.tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Vertrees q Co. just receiv ed carload
Noefs best Flour. Guaranteed as good
as any in the market; at prices to suit
the times. jy2T-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Go 10 DIR. ". w. Estes over Kers-
ting's drug store, for good Dental Work
and fine sets of Artificial Teeth. Teeth
Extracted without Pain ie19-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Vertrees Il Co. have Just received a
car load of wheat which they are selling
cheap for chicken feed. The grain is
perfectly sound and plump. au5tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Nertrees & Co. have Just received a
car load of the celebrated Tennessee
wagons. au11tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

We are in receipt al am invitation 70
be present at the entertainment 10 he
given in this city on "Wednesday next,
by the color, Il lodge of q. L. O. of O. +,
for which We express our obligations.
THIS evening ii reception Will be given
at odd Fellows Hall ON Madison street,
and tomorrow there will he a grand
procession and public addresses at tn"
Hammock. at which time some al the
most able colored men of the State Will
deliver addresses. including Alderman
/. L. Purcell. of this city.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

For RENT.-house of Z rooms; also n
cottage of > rooms. Apply t. s. c.
Chandler, corner Of Lemon and Front.
auoG-ff
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Nertrees & Co. Just received a car
load of Irish potatoes. jy27-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Chase " SanDorns Java and Mocha
Coffee, at NJ. HAUGHToN & BROS.
iy29-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Two cottages To rent. Apply to l..
Cunneely. au17-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Strawberry Plants for sale. Apply to
au21-tf ii. Z. DINSEN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Lime for sale In any quantity by Yer
trees IL Co. aul1tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

SOMETHING NEw.-HighIand Brand
Condensed Milk, at
jy29-tf Nj. HAUGHTON & Bros.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

HOTEL FOR RENT.-The hotel building
known as the Graham House, is offered
for rent at reasonable rate. Apply to l..
Falk iaS,f
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

Palatka Lodge, No. "a, +. & A. NJ. reg
uiar communications first and third FRI
day of each month.
Il. l.. LILIENTHAI., w. NJ
+. q. Posi-, Secretary.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-07

For the Campaign.
The WEEKLY NEWS will be sent from
September 1st to December 1st-three
Notwithstanding fully the period of the
campaign, at the following rates:
one copy ----..---- ---..-.-------S ~
-FOUR copies .-.-.---- w
Fight copies %
Twelve copies. -...-.--..--..--. %
The cash to accompany the order.
When clubs of four or more are sent
in, the papers will be mailed to each adj
dress. Persons are at liberty to get sub
scribers anywhere. and the papers will
be forwarded to an, address.
The WEEKLY NEWS is an eight page
newspaper, the largest published in
Florida.
Remittances should be made by Postal
Order, Draft or Express.
Address NEWS PUBLISHING Co.,
Palatka, Fla.