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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Mr.. L. A. McGraw, of Buffalo Bluff,
was in the city yesterday and made The
NEWS a friendly visit. He extended a
cordial invitation to the entire force to
visit Buffalo Bluff nursery and partake
of delicious fruit from orange trees that
have never been touched by wintry
blasts. and view nursery that has never
felt the blighting effects OF chilling
frosts In other words, he says that
fruit and fruit trees at the Bluff are pos
sitively sound, having escaped being
frost bitten in the late freeze.
Palatka's fisheries have grown more
and more year by year until they have
now become permanent and profitable.
The choicest white shad are here caught
in large numbers and shipped to markets
north, where they bring good prices /;
the local market is also always well sup
piled. Some idea may be had OF the ex-
tent of this industry here by . Wow from
cur wharves of the numberlesS lights
which glimmer Oh the river from fish
boats, the occupants Of whicn are busily
engaged in hauling IN nets and loading
with the finest fish ever caught from any
waters.
We are informed that = serious acct
dent occurred on the Blue Springs, Or
ange City and Atlantic railway, ut Blue
Springs landing, Tuesday. In attempt
ing to raise a sunken schooner at the
wharf with locomotive, the engineer
backed too far and the scaffolding gave
way. The falling timbers seriously,
though not fatally, we are glad to say,
injured Mr. Frank Smith, chief engin-
Ger of the road, and several others. Mr..
Smith is we'll known in our city, he hav-
ing for long time been connected with
the Florida Southern engineer corps, and
his many friends will be panied TO learn
OF the accident that has befailen him.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
RAsCALLY MESSENGER BOYS.

How they Instituted IA Fraudulent
Run on innocent Hotel Cashiers.
It has been the custom of the hotels in
Chicago 70 present all telegraph and
messengers with a cash gift of so cents
on Christmas. This year some bold and
inventive fnancier in the ranks con-
ceived the idea of collusive partner
ship with messenger boys for q little
raid on hotel Golfers. It would be strange
II, among so many lads, there were not
one or two who could lie corrupted with
the promise of pecuniary gains. The
plan agreed on was that these dishonest
messengers should loan outside operators
the use of their certificates and rs much
OF their regulation uniform as would
confirm Identification at the window of
the hotel cashier. These transfers of
caps and Of certificates took place iii the
rear of one OK the buildings near by.
The cashier casied every certificate that
was presented. and doubtless would
have disbursed to the end of the run"
or bursted the vaults, had il not been for
the chance appearance on the outside of
tie counter of one of the proprietors,
who was startled by the panicky look of
things. lie ordered the cashier to sus-
pend payments pending investigation.
y little detective work exposed Ike
whole plan. The financial managers of
the raid We're found in the alley. Fresh
recruits were arriving from juvenile
colonies III the Blue Island avenue dis
trict. When the young scanps were de-
tectel and dispersed, the cashier resum-
ed payment on doubiy endowed ccrtili-
Gates.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Cows! Cows! Cows!-Having receiv-
esi young Bull of the famous Holstien
Ftiesian strain, he will be allowed to
serve a limited number of cows during
the season. Those desiring to improve
their stock can see the Bull and obtain
terms, ETC., by applying to Capt. ID. c.
Miner, East Palatka p. o. 405 Palatka,
Fla. dec6-d3tw3s
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

We have q large stock Of buggies and
harness which we will dispose of at very
low figures. Cali and see us. Raffety
= Mnck. Upper Lemon street.
6ec1o-dDdtw2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

just opened. expressly for Christmas
and New Years gifts. etc, Fancy Glass
Ware, Confectionery, Fruits, Nets, Gro
cefies, etc. In fact every thing nice for
the Holidays. and with each package of
HoEsford's Bead Preparation-Baking
Powder-a handsome present is given.
Therefore don't fail to call and examine
stock at 1.-THE Family Store" and leave
your orders. Robt. r. Reid
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Miss Rosebud Jonas is the name of
iting in New England, where in the
old days, she probably would have been
christened Perseverance Jonas.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

On and after Monday, Dec. 2Sth, 1855.
through passenger trains will be run be-
tween Jacksonville and DeLan1. N
passenger schedule, making quick and
uniform time. Leave DeLand by De
Land R'y at 6:15 n. m, DeLand juno
ton $50 a. m. Arrive at Palatka 900
.. M, Jacksonville 1854 n. m. Return
ing, leave Jacksonville leo p. M. Pa
latka $50 p. M. arrive at DeLand June
ton 600 p. M, DeLand 6:15 p. m. For
time at way stations see flyers.
dec29 st NJ. r. MORAN, Supt.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Richardson & Co. have bought the iu
terest of G. w. Lansing in the firm Of
Richardson & Co., who will continue
the firm name as above, and will sell
moro goods for one Dollar CASH, than
any house in Florida.
RICHARDSON 6 Co.
Palatka, Fla, Dec. 10. 1855.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

w. II. Cross has on hand for the ho!:-
days Turkeys, Chickens. Fish and Oys-
ters, Game. &C.; besides afull line of ali
Meats kept in first-ciass market. Cal.
and leave your orders at his market On
Water street: d23-to jan
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Round trip tickets to Interlachen and
return, Christmas dinner at Hotel In
terlachen and boat rides on Lake Lagoon
d., for
ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets for round trip including din
ner, for sale at ticket office of Florida
Southern railway on Christmas day.
0ec2Otf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

WANTED-Everyb to know that
Raffety & Mack sell horses, buggies and
harness cheaper than anybody else in
Palatka. deci9-sStw2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Horses to suit everybody. for sale at
Raffety & Mack's. dec19-dsGtw2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

We will keep constantly on hand a
large supply of hay, oats and corn,of
the best quality. Give us cal. Raj
fety g. Mack. dec19 -dsettw2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Office to rent in Kean block. now &C.
cupied by l. II. Hi!liard. Enquire in
block, decS1-6t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Hig3ey & Smith are prepared to pack
bu1es ~ special order ready for shipping.
Al varieties Of oranges always on hand
cd packed in the best manner at the
most reasonable prices. ldI. TO Jan
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

WANTKD!-At the Saratoga Hotel. 4
good Laundrer. d3I-st
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Wagons and buggies entirely new and
f-st-class, Mt rock bottom prices, at
Raffety q Mack's, Lemon ST., between
Fourth and Fifth. decl9-ds&tw2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

L. Meyer has just received a new lot
ot imported wall paper, direct from
france. Call and examine. dec10tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
mA0ENTs FOR THE NEWS.

The following gentlemen are the authorized
agents Of TaR BALATKA DAILY AND WEEK IL
1HWu. In their SEVERAL locaiitfee:z
~ q Dewitt, San Mateo.
" I. Valentine, Nashua.
a pncknrd, Welaka.
II n Hard. N0rwalk.
Z 4 Nnrshxil. Fruitland, Fla.
3 ScCaslum. Orange Mills, Fla
n Dartiette, Georgetown,
nonjol Darling. Dayton Island
=. etlgiS, Lake George.
i I. ks,lTtOn. Crescent City.
. Sxrickiar,d. Iuteriachen-
Y MunrUe, McMeckin.
Vim kssaddOck, seville.
s Ccwd0n, st Augustine.
n n Vogelbach, Ne!rose.
Chafjes Moore. Lake worth. Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Furnished rooms to rent in the Kean
block. dec9!-6t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

gp1oatc1eed ON al Interesting topics through
~ - state. We will be especially grateful
ll1r III loCal items OF interest o the public.
0eWU sent BY wire should he abbreviated when
0rnc4dcabDe, and sent after O'Clock =. m. adj
dre1Ded to PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

In putting on your wall paper tie sure
70 use .'Simon's Bug Destroyer" in your
passe, which prevents reaches from eat
Ing the paper keeps ont dampness and
destroys insects. For sale by l.. Meyer,
only, state agent.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

SPECIAL NOTICE. wish to announce
to my friends, and the public generally,
that l have opened a grocery store on
Lemon street, one door west OF b. j.
Groums NV stock is all new, welt Sc
lected and bought for cash, and L am
able to offer extra Inducements to fanli-
lies, boarding houses, etc. Please give
me call. j1w1m y. GRANGER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

LosT-A pair of gold cased spectacles.
Tho finder will be suitably rewarded at
this office. j1tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
Important Notice.

JacksOnvillc. TIA mpa = Key West i,y
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Ten collars will buy "a good lot for a
hOu,e In West Pa!atka. Apply to j. ".
NcLaury, Harris Block.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Manaeld's holiday prices hold good
unit. Monday morning, the 4th, when
the schedule will be resumed. Take
heed and goven yourselves accordingly.
j1-3d
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Mangold's cheap rates hold good only
two days longer. Hurry up or you will
get left ure. ll-Sd
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

L. Meyer has just received beautiful
and varied selections Of wall paper of
this wears pattern.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
PALATKA, FLA, JAN. 1. 1856.
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A W 0 R D

ADVERTISEMENTS, Is words or more, in
Thu column inserted for ONE CENT A WORD.
Everybody who has any want I'D supply,
anything to buy or sell, any business or ac-
eommodxtions to secure: indeed, any wish TO
Rrnttfy should advertise in this column.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Paint your roofs with the celebrated
Fire Proof Black Tar Paint, for sale by
I. Meyer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-04-03
Pirates on the Spanish Main.
New York Times.


The curious information comes from
Aspinwall that the supposed filibustering
craft city of Mexico. was really engaged
ill piratical expedition. and had several
consorts engaged in the same lawless
business. Still more curious and inter-
esting is the statement that these free
hooters of the spanish Main" were
'backed by American capital and brains"
Is it possible that American capital and
brains have so far exhausted the Oppor-
tuniti, for enterprise in legitimate chan
nels as to venture for larger gains in the
perilOu- business eff piracy? There is yet
another incident connected with this tale
from the Isthmus that is still more mys-
FERROUS. One of the piratical craft, the
Fran, narrowly escaped the fate of the
City of Mexico, and ran up the NOrwe-
gian flag and took refuge at Kingston
jamaica. Admiral Jouett endeavOred to
have her held there until the flagship
Tennessee could run over and look after
her, but without success. Somebody
had however, been frightened, and word
came from the navy department not TO
interfere with any Norwegian or other
foreign vessel,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-04-03
Labor and Politics.

The rapid growth Of The Knights of
Labor has CAUSED considerable anxiety
among the pOiitlcians of Boston. who
think they See evidences of AN inclLa-
Iion on the part Of the knights To make
their iniiuc.ce fell at lie polls. Al
though IOiliic is SUPPOSED To be tabOOed
in the assemblies or the organization,
II is claimed 10y some 0f the members
that "a word PASSED along lie line" will
be sufficient 10 ualte them almost to a
man upon any and all candidates who
are favorable 10 fiieIr interests. A move
is said To have been starter already,
which, If il continues, may II axe the COLI
test in that city next November one of
peculiar interest, and also test the
strength of the Knights If Labor in con-
trolling politics. Tie Boston Herald, ac-
tuated by desire 10 tind Out how much
there is in this movement, recently i'll
terviewed prominent member of the
order. He Jailed to throw much light
Oh the existing situation, prefering to
let his prophetic vision extend INTO the
POLITICAL haze of 1888. In regard to the
next presidential contest he made some
observation which are of special interest
to Pensylvanians His deduct Ons from tn
condition Of the political parties at pres
ent, the events now taking place in Con-
gress and the sOlidifying Of the labOring
men for purposes of self protection, were
that the race for the Republican nOmi
nation for the presidency has already be-
gun, and Senator Edmunds Of Vermont,
is it with Logan and Blaine as his COM
petitOrs. After expressing the opinion
that President Cleveland would not be
renOminated unless he should materially
change his policy, the labor r, presenta-
tive continued Now, what will the
Democrats do if they reject Cleveland?
No one can tell. But it strikes me that
Sam Randall would not be Objectionable
to the Knights of Labor was he nOmina.
ted for the presidency. think Randall
would be strong man in the fight. Be-
fore they get through, Blaine and Logan
will be at dagger's drawn. Randall
would make a strong man in some of
the doubtful states, and that's just what
the Democrats want. Wait and see what |
time will develop" The opinion was ex-
pressed that Mr.. Randall's position on
the tariff would lie acceptable to the
workingmen. while he was not too stiff a |
protectionist to drive away Democratic
support. Il Erie Herall.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-04-03

A rumOr is current in Washington
that the President will appoint Blanch
X. Bruce, ex-register Of the treasury, as
civil service commissioner to succeed
Dorman B. Eaton. As a Republican
must be appointed, under the law to sue
coed Eaton, the Democrats would not be
likely to object to the election of Mr..
Bruce. As Republican politician ne
ranks as Fred Douglass and has the res
pect of both races.
A travelling "Mikado" company gave
that opera for the entertainment of 500
cOnvicts in the Michigan State prison on
Thursday. The warden apologized to
the prisoners for not allowing them to 60
out between the acts, on the ground that
the prison was in a temperance town.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-04-03

The death of Mr.. Hahn leaves Louisiana
without republican congressman. Ex-
Gov. Hahn was elected from the Second
Louisiana district in 1884. receiving g.
4i6 votes to 6,l03 for Houston, Democrat.
The district was carried by the Democrats
two years before, and they will probably
elect Mr.. Iiahn's successor. The deceased
congressman was much stronger than
his party, numbering among his friends
a good many Democrats. He was an
ardent Douglas man before the war and
earnestly advocated the election of 1.-THE
Little Giant TO the presidency in 1850.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-04-03

All ct prices that defy competition
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-09-16
A Horrible Death.

One OF The most distressing occur
rences imaginable was that which
resulted in the death of little Yer
ME Beckstead, at the Eastern Hotel
on Friday morning last. His mother,
who is the daughter of Mr.. 0. Mat.
tison, proprietor Of the Eastern
House, was assisting in the prepare
ton of breakfast, when she was
startled by the screams of her four
vear-o!d son. VERNE, whom she had
left alone in a room upstairs. Upon
opening the door it Was found that
the bedding and window-curtains
were in flames, while the little boy,
who was in his night clothes, was
terribly burned from his knees to
his chin-the skin clearing from the
flesh with the removal of his charred
nightgown. 1t is not known exactly
how the little child had started the
fire, but it was too evident that he
had gained possession of some
matches and in some manner had
set fire to the bedding.
Medical assistance was summoned
but the little sufferer never rallied
from the first shock, and on Friday
morning thwenty.three hours after
the injuries were sustained he died
His body was taken to Mortified fol
burial.
The warning to parents is too
evidently apparent to need repeat
ing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-09-16
The Republican County Convention.

The Republican county convention
met at the court house in St. Cloud
on Wednesday of last week, and was
called to order by John Cooper, chair.
man of the county committee.
D. B. Searle was elected president
and j. r. Bennett, Jr., secretary pro
tenn.
On motion O. G.. Lyman, A. L.
Elliott, o. w. Baldwin, j. G. Foster
and H. Moede were appointed com.
mittee on credentials. and D. B.
Stanley, J. E. Campbell and J. E.
Hayward a committee on permanent
organization.
The former committee reported the
list of delegates, every town being
represented.
The committee on permanent or
ganization reported in favor of max.
ing the temporary the permanent or.
ganization. Adopted.
Delegates and alternates to the
state convention were selected as
follows:
Delegates-D. B. Searle and F. H.
Dam, st. CloudI 4. Barto, Sank
Centre; A. /. Elliott, Paynesyille.
Alternates d. B. Stanley, Maine
Prairie; w. A. Gates, Sank Centre;
John Coats, Maine Prairie; j. r.
Bennett. Jr., st. Cloud,
The following persons were elected
Delegates to the judicial convention
O. w. Baldwin and d. w. Bruckart,
st. Cloud ; J. G. Foster and W. A.
Gates, Sank Centre.
NJ. d. Taylor, w. B. Mitchell and
C. Foster were appointed COM
mittee on resolutions and reported
the following:
Resolred, That Lieutenant Gov
ernor G. A. Gilman is heartily en-.
dorsed for the republican nomina.
tion for Governor by the republicans
of'stearns county, WHO have known
him intimately for more than thirty
years, politically and in all the rela.
tions of life. AS representative in
| the legislature his labors have pro.
NOTED the development of northern
Minnesota; in his business relations
he has aided greatly the aboring
men, to many of whom he has given
steady employment; as farmer and
stockgrower his efforts to promote
these important interests have been
only limited by his financial ability.
Public interests in this locality ale
the same as elsewhere, and those who
know Governor Gilman best, have
full confidence in entrusting the
highest interests of the state to his
care. The charges made in unfriend.
ly quarters regarding his alleged al,
lance with railroad corporations, in
antagonism to tue welfare of the
people, we believe to be wholly un.
true.
The report was adopted unani-
nously, by a rising vote, after which,
the convention adjourned to the call
of the chairman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-09-16
The District Fair.

The managers of the District fair
are to be congratulated upon its
success as an exhibition, particularly
% valuable stock, in which our
flaming community is mo,s deeply
interested. Not only were there
large number of animals on the
grounds, but they were valuable
ones representing the best strains
of blooded stock in the verdi and
many of them prize animals of their
class in any compitition gathering.
The herds of N. P. Clarke, D. b.
Searle, c. A. Gilman and John
Cooper contributed their choicest
animals. There were massive short
horns and ia wn-like Jerseys, and it is
difficult to say which called out the
warmest expressions of admiration.
There were no Holsteins or Herefords
on exhibition, although there are
some valuable animals of these popu-
lar bloods in the district. There was
also total absence Of sheep, which
is certainly noteworthy when 1t is
considered how profitable sheep
raising is. OF horses there was a
fine display, the heavy Normans
and Clydesdales and others of a
seryiceable type on the farm, being
greatly admired. There ware sever
al fne specimens of trotting and
driving horses on the grounds. and
racing was an attractive feature of
the fair.
The exhibits of poultry, vegetables
grain, fruits, fancy wares and do
mestic work were large, and very
tastefully arranged. The houses
were rendered peculiarly pleasing to
the eye by the skIllful arrangement
of the goods on exhibition.
There was very liberal program OF
J sports including base ball, shooting
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-09-16
A Legislative Suggestion.
The following from the st. Cloud
L.. r.

The following from the st. Cloud
Time explains Itself:
The peoples choice for representa-
tive of the Fourth legislative district
is Mr.. S. NJ. Kimmell, of the town of
Raymond. Mr.. Kimmell is a man of
irreproachable character and sound
Judgment, being one of our leading
and most successful farmers. He is
we'll Informed as to the need of the
farmer and having been admitted to
the bar in this state. lie is qualified
to present bills in proper shape.
He is an able and earnest speaker,
and would, if elected, exert a large
Influence in the legislature and COM
mand the respect and support of
other representatives, The farmers
and all honest thinking me will
make grave mistake if they don't
unite to man for his support. Mr..
K. has held a number Of places of
trust and has always proved faithful
and honest. Therefore the people
cannot place their greatest interest
in safer hands. A FARMER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-09-16
For Judge Of Probate.

ST. CLOUD Aug. 20 1886.
TO the Hoters Of .Sfearns Comfy:
During the past year / have been
repeatedly requested by many prom-
inent citizens of the county residing
in nearly every township to again
stand as candidate for the office of
Judge of Probate for this county.
The feeling is apparently SO gen.
eral that | take this method to an
nounce to the voters of Stearns
County that I shall stand as candi.
date for that Office at the next gener.
al election.
Having performed the duties oil
that Office for several years when the
pay was merely nominal I shall rest
upon my official record, Thanking
my friends for the past favors, re-
spectfuly solicit their support at this
time.
Respectfully,
/. A. EVANS,