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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
Viewed from the standpoint of the
man who tries to start a fire on
cold morning it is not surprising to
see our wooden houses burn 80 east
".
OUR GROVES.

One of our most successful orange
growers reports that he has careful
~ examined the bearing trees, and
that, in his opinion, the matured
wood is in no case injured and con-
sequently no damage is done to our
prospects for next year. He found
the buds fresh and bright, and is
confident that our loss will be linn
tied to the destruction of fruit on
the trees and injury, more or less,
to young growing stock. Certainly
the weather, since the freeze has
been all we could ask, bringing a
gradual thaw. with cloudy skies and
slight rains.
We are also warned by one who
has had personal experience against
cutting off the tender twigs which
wither away after the freeze. 1t is
said that when this is done the tree
wall continue to "die back" till late
in the summer, and all bearing wood
be cut off 80 as to destroy the pros
pective blooms. As this has been
tried with such result we would
caution our readers against a too
hasty adoption Of the opposite
course.
While the oranges are probably
rendered worthless wherever expos
ed yet our prospects are not SO bad as
many at first supposed. A private
letter from the vicinity of Titus
vile on Indian river says: ether
mometer at % degrees here on Mon
day 18th inst, but cold has not
hurt as bad as was at first thought.
Trees look much better and fruit
much better now. The damage is
worse on pine land where one half
the fruit is ruined. In the hum
macks near the river we will lose
one-third."
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
Forests that arc Worth More than
Gold

Forests that arc Worth More than
Gold.
Florida Herald.
The eyes of the Northern mill men are turn
ing eagerly to the comparatively virgin
forests of the South, and heavy sales of
timbered land are constantly being an
nounced. If the ravenous saw must be
fed, and no better and cheaper building
material than wood can be devised, then
the people of the South should not dis
pose of their heritage for a mere pittance
of its actual value. These huge tracts
of yellow pine can be converted into
yellow gold, and should not be sacrific-
ed as a worthless possession. We should
make the most of our opportunities, and
not Yield too readily to the pressure of
greenbacks. These huge areas of undis-
turbed trees are daily enhancing in value
and Importance as the supply in the North
and West diminishes. 1t is idle to talk
of the "inexhaustible forests of the
South, when Mr.. Little, of Montreal, an
authority on the subject, estimates that
the saving capacity of the North is suffi-
cient to consume the merchantable pine
of this state in less than a year. The
South possesses mines of wealth in her
noble forests. and they should not be dis
posed of carelessly, and without full
appreciation of their true value.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
FOR THE PURLIO SAFETY.

Always when extraordinary GAN
gers confront US. extraordinary
means of precaution must be taken.
Palatka has suffered severely and
only season of prosperity will en-
sure our continued growth. There
is every desire to make our fire de-
partment efficient and the volunteer
service is effective as could be ex-
pected, but experience has proved
that even where the utmost zeal is
felt, ruinous delays may occur be-
cause Of insufficient training and
discipline, and panic for self-pro-
lection may leave us in the lurch
when most sorely pressed. We
yield to no one in admiration for
the spirit displayed by those who
serve the public at private cost and
with serious risk to life and limb,
but this is no time for sentimental
delicacy when the fruits of years Of
labor and our whole future lies at
tho mercy of the devilish element
which has so otter attacked our city
in the past.
Our fire engine is 81 Tended one,
and when it gets to wol Z the fire is
always stopped. But We mean no
reflection on the skill or fan .hfulness
of any one when We declare it takes
too long to get the stream of water
on the fire. Provision must be
made for its increased efficiency.
The pipe must never again be in
such condition that half an hour
will elapss before steam can be got
ten up. Some one must be paid to
zee that the engine is always ready
for immediate use. If the town can
not provide a sufficient fund, let it
call for subscriptions from our bust
ness me We are very sure each
Of M IL pay his quota toward
making up the necessary sum.
Our 6remen are brave earnest and
wiling; all they lack is discipline
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
Blood

Is the life, and he Is wise who remembers IL.
But in March of last year QssD contracted
blood poison. and being in Savannah Ga, at
the time. went in the hospital there for treat
ment. suffered very much from rheuma-
tism at the time. did not get well under
the treatment there, nor was Cured by any of
the usual means. / have now taken seven
bottles of Swifts Specific and am sound and
well, 1t drove the poison out through boils
on the skin. DAN LEAHY.
Jersey City, n. J., Aug. =. 1855.
Two years ago contracted blood poison.
After taking prescriptions from the best ply
sicians here and at Dallas. concluded to visit
Hot Springs. and on reaching Texarkana
Q doctor. recommended me TO try Swift's
Specific, assuring me that it would benefit me
more than Hot Springs. Although the
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17

and skill. In time of need each is
captain, and the town is burning
while orders are unheard amid a
hullabaloo of yells and screams
which would do honor to wild In
dams. This should not be. Disci-
pline is absolutely necessary to the
performance of effective work by
numbers. We have our own chiefs,
duly chosen by ourselves, and obe-
dience and silence in the ranks
should be enforced by our own pride
and sense of honor. Any chief
who dares to command those who
have not sense to obey where COM
pulsion is impossible, can gain moth
ing but disgrace in time of danger.
Individual efforts and personal hero
ism are useless when combined eff
fort is required to combat the red
devil whose attacks are terrible as
those of an army with banners.
Public opinion should honor the
devotion of our firemen, but it should
enforce greater efficiency and pro-
vide the means which alone make it
possible. And since the supreme
court has decided that we have no
legal redress against mayor who
takes pleasure in decorating the law
less with the badge of authority,
public opinion should criticise in no
measured terms the official who
commits the same outrage twice.
When one who has been lately fined
so heavily for leading disturbance
which was almost q riot is seen upon
our streets with a policeman's club,
indignity becomes a common scam
dial. How could our mayor bring
his authority into such utter con-
tempt as by entrusting its enforce
ment to the negro Calvin? His in
stincts are those of his class under
ordinary circumstances, but drink
makes him a ferocious brute and ex-
element impels him to run muck
against every thing in his path. We
do not believe in setting the law
less to restrain the guilty, but he
who gives the ignorant and brutal
authority in such a town as Palatka
invites opposition and is public
enemy. Love of popularity is often
praiseworthy, but the officer who
seeks the applause of the majority
by means which endanger the pub
lie safety and the good name of our
town, forgets himself and forfeits
his moral claim to our loyalty. The
officer who abuses public trust is a
public enemy. Whatever else may
be said of him we all know we'll that
he is no thoughtless fool.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17

Lille Macalister Laughton, Regent
Of the Mt. Vernon Association, is claim
ed to have the smallest and most per-
fectly formed foot in America" She al
SO has her second husband, and it is re-
lated that just before her marriage, she
gave one of her slippers to a charitable
fair, when it was ratified for. The lucky
number was obtained by Bishop Potter's
son, Frank Potter, who used his prize as
q watch case.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
The Unworthy Reward.

Nashville American DEM
1t is notorious that the Treasury is be-
ing Quilted of a vast sum of money every
year in paying pensions to many people
who never saw active service, or to their
relatives. 1t is about time that tits
wholesale pensioning business was stop
ped.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
Poison

had produced great holes in my back and
chest, and had removed all the hair on of my
head, yet began to improve in weeks
time. and the sores began to heal. and were
entirely gone inside OF eight weeks.
Cisco. Texas. yulyl q 1855.
Sold by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin disease free.
THI SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.
OrAwep0 Atlanta. Ga.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
What Ought to be Done.

Washington Post DEM
Our esteemed fellow citizens of the
House of Representatives ought to re-
member that there is pleanty to do and
that nobody is holding them. The first
thing, however, is to pass the Presiden-
tial succession bill.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17

The late Prof. Edwin D. Sanborn, of
Dartmouth, married sister of Daniel
Webster. Miss Kate Sanborn is their
daughter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
For Sale.

A twelve horsepower engine and boiler with
governor. pat-inj ector steam and water gauge,
biow-oh and gauge-cocks, safety-valve. con-
nections and smoke-sfack. complete. Can be
seen running q saw mill. Will be sold very
ow to make room for heavier power Address
N A. VUR6AsOy,
Lake Como. Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17
FACTS Us FANCY.

Facts are. that Harry Heath makes 4 sfeci-
atty OF difficult repairing rt ii5e watches
cleans jcwclry- chFouoEueters. al kind. OF
nautical surgical. electrical and MEDICAL in
strumclts, and understands Al. C3GlF ilcafed
mechanical combinations ane hcv % repair
them As to fancy. TIE laliles fancy the way
he finishes his tevel-y- repairs. ssaieh come
out every time For the Er0zk always
take IL 10 Harry Heath, III the Calhoun block
on Lemon street Paiatka- Fla
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-17

Keep on hand at all times a full stock OF all
goods in our line, all which Will be found 10 be
nrst-clas. Enjoying exceptional facilities for
buying we can offer goods at prices that can
not be undersold. Call and exa mine stock and
prices.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10

The season for picnics and barbecue!
is upon us, and our candidates are KEEP
constantly on the go.
E. NJ. Keaton, sewing machine agent
at this place, was closed up On YESTERDAY
by parties interested from Anderson.
The concert for the benefit Of the Alb.
beville .colored band, Melted about TWEEN
ty five dollars. 1t was attended by q
very respectable audience.
. We would state to the candidate fol
Coroner from New Market that there is
no vacancy in that Office this year, and
consequently his card is left out.
The game Of baseball between the
Ahbevillc and Greenwood boys on last
Tuesday resulted in a victory for the
Abbeville boys by a score Of IS to "a.
The Democratic meeting ut Due West
has been postponed until the 18th inst.
Candidates and others who wish to at
tend will govern themselves according
ly.
The reunion of Orr's Regiment OF
Rifles will take place at Sandy Springs
on the 18th instant. All the survivors
Of this gallant Regiment.ought to try to
be there.
We acknowledge the receipt of an in
v~itation to attend the festivities in An
derson, consequent upon the completion
ton of the Savannah Valley Railroad.
If possible it will give us great pleasure
to attend.
Mr.. R. A. Calhoun, who has been in
Abbeville for a number Of years contem-
plates moving to Shreveport La. soon. to
go into busidcss there. We will be sor-
ry to lose Mr.. Calhoun, but if he goes
we wish him good LUCK.
The town council had an interview
one day last week, with a representative
OF a fire engire mandatory. Nothing
definite was accomplished, we believe,
but we are glad that our council are
looking out in thai direction.
In the game Of baseball yerterday af-
ternoon between Troy aud Abbeville.
the latter were victorious by a score of
II to 2. Troy was white washed every
time except two. The boys played well
and deserved their victory. DR.. S. G..
Thompson umpired the game satislac-
torily to both sides Troy will doubt
less redeem herself on her own ground.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
For the House of Representatives.

Believing that the farmers should
have representation in the next Legisla-
ture from this County, and as Capt. w.
A. Moore is one Of our most prominent
and most successful farmers, we hereby
nominate him as u candidate for the
House Of Representatives. VOTERS
We are authorized to Capt.
w. ID. Mars as a candidate for the Leg
islature, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
"We are authorized to announce DR.,
George H. Waddell o candidate for the
Legislature, subject to the Democratic
primaries.
We are authorized to announce Orville
II. Calhoun, Esq, as a candidate for the
Legislature, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The friends Of Hon. W. X. Blake an
nouncc him as a candidate for reelection
to the House. Of Representatives at
the ensuing election, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic primaries.
We arc authorized to Hon.
w. III. Parker as a candidate for the
House Of Representatives.
We are authorized to Ellis
G. Graydon, Esq, as q candidate for
nomination for the Legislature by the
Democratic Primary Election.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
Is 1t M EiOpement

On Monday, the End of October, NIX
j. z. Vaughn, a respectable and well-to-
do citlzcn of the Sharon nelghborhood,
left home with his mules and wagon to
do some hauling, he said, in the neigh
borhood of Mt. Carmel. About the same
time, a Mrs. Sutherland, a widow with
five children, Of the same neighborhood
disappeared. Inquiry in the Mt. Carmel
neighborhood has disclosed the fact that
Mr.. Vaughn has not been there in the
past ten days. These two occurrences
put together have caused quite a COM
motion in the usually quiet n%eighbor-
hood, and speculation runs high, as to
the cause of the disappearance Of these
parties. The mules driven by Mr.
Vaughn, VIC understand, are mortgaged
to Messrs. Wallingford and Russell, and
in addition to that Mrs. Vaughn, the
wife Of j. P. Vaughn, has given Walling-
ford and Russell a mortgage on Il piece
of land owned by her. The seemingly
deserted wife was in town yesterday, in
consultation with attorneys to see what
redress, if any, she had.
Mr.. Vaughn has heretofore borne y
good character in the ncighborhood, and
his family are unable to account for his
strange conduct in this affair. His
friends predict that everything will turn
all right, while others are dubious
about it. =
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10

Animals are often afflicted with a disease call
led the mango, the same disease in human
beings is called the itch and is highly conta
Don't suppose fyou have that pain through
the right side and shoulder blade, that yellow
ness of skin and whites Of the eyes, and
urred appearance of the tongue, that these
indications are of little account, or will depart
by themselves much better tax DR.. J.. II.
iMcLean's Homeopathic Liver and Kidney
Pellets and remedy the trouble. Csc. per via.
for sale by all druggists.
Sickness comes unlimited, but if it finds us
with healthy and active liver and kidneys,
with pure blood we are impregnable to its
attack. The best invigorant is DR.. j. II.
McLaean's Liver and Kidney Balm"
Disease lies in ambush for the weak feeble
constitution is i'll adarted to encounteta ma
|larious atmosphere and sudden changes oftem-
pcrature, and the least robust are usually the
easiest victims DR.. J. II. McLean's Staength-
ening Cordial and Blood Purifier will give
tone, and vitality and strength to your entir
body. $500 per bottle.
When you are constipated, with loss of ap-
petite, headache, take one of DR.. j. II,
| McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pillets,
They are pleasant to take and will cure you,
% cents O vial.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
For SchcO oil Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce
George c. Hodges, Esq, as a candidate
for School Commissioner.
The many friends Of Capt. E. Cowan,
of the Savannah side, place him in nomi-
nation, for School Commissioner, sub
ject to the action Of the Democracy at
the primaries.
For County Commissioners.
We are authorized to CAPT.
j. N. King, Of Ninety-Six as a candidate
FOR County Commissioner, subject to
the action Of the Democratic prima-
ries..
Capt. G. NJ. .Mattison is announced
as a candidate for County Commissioner,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primaries.
We are authorized to w.
81. Whitlock rs a candidate for County
Commissioner.
Capt. Joel w. Lites is announced as a
candidate for County Commissioners,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primaries. Troy.
We arc authorized to announce Mr..
w. d. Mann, as a candidate for County
Commissioner subject to the action OF
Democratic primaries
The many friends of James A. Nc
Cord announce, him as q candidate for
reelection to the office Of County Com
missioner Mt the coming election, sub
ject to tho action Of the Democratic
primaries.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
TROUPE.
Bradley Bits.

Miss Wilson Of Due West, is visiting
Miss Allie Pruitt near Bradley.
Miss SalIie Clinkscales returned to
her home in Due West on Tuesday.
DR.. o. P. Hawthorn was in town on
Wednesday.
Miss Eddie Griffin of Ninety-S is
visiting Mrs. w. G. Griffin.
Quite q large delegation from our
town will attend the Stock Show. at
N~inety-Six.
Miss Bell Neel returned home from
Due West on Saturday.
Miss Emma Necl is visiting friends
in Newberry.
Farmer Ben. Tillman spent Sunday
in town the guest Of Judge E. w. Wat
son.
Miss Laurie Vance, who has been
spending some time with relatives in
Greenvillc, returned home On Friday.
Mr.. L. w. Ynnngblood, Of Batesburg,
is visiting his brother, Capt. E.. II.
Youngb!ood, ut Winterseat.
Mr.. T. P. Harrison, who has Just
graduated at tho Citadel is spending a
short vacation at home, Mr.. Harrison
has been appointed assistant professor
sor in the Citadel, and we predict for
him a glorious future.
The Literary Club met at the resi-
deuce Of Mr.. j. M. Jordan ON Wednes-
day evening. Several new names added
to the roll. The club will meet at the
residence of DIR. j. D. Neel. on Wedncs-
day August 18th. 1t was agreed upon
by the members Of the club that they
have a picnic on Friday August 18th, in
the beautiful grove at Winterseat, the
home Of Capt. e. H. Youngblood. We
beg to extend to Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Jor.
dan our many thanks for their kindness
toward us.
Mrs. A. j.. Pounds died on Sunday
evening August 1st., and was buried a
Greenwood on Monday. Our town ant
community has surely lost q noble wo'
man. She had by her kind and gcntlt
disposition and christian graces won 70
herself a name that will live as long al
infinite time runs on. We sympathiz'
with the bercaved family in this hour 0
distress. MORE ANON.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
For County Auditor.

We are authorized to A. w.
Jones rs a candidate for recommends
ton for County Auditor, subject to the
Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to John
II. Lyon as a candidate for recommends
ton for Auditor, subject the action of
the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to Capt.
j. Il. Parks as a candidate for room
mendation for County Auditor, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
Erskine College.

We neglected last week to call atten-
ton to the adv ertisement Of this well
known college. 1t has attained a stand
ard, honorable alike to its faculty and
students. Its graduates are scattered
throughout the entire South, and all
speak of it in the highest terms. No
higher praise could be given. An honor
alike to our County and State. Erskine
College should receive the hearty sup
port Of our people.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
Capt. w. A. Moore.

One of the most successful farmers
and prominent business men in Cokes-
bury township is Capt. w. A. Moore.
In another column he is announced rs a
candidate for the Legislature, subject to
the action of the Democratic primaries.
Capt. Moore has canvassed the county
before, and has always received a fiat
tering vote. If elected he will look af-
ter the farming interests and will doubt
less receive the solid vote Of this class.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10
~LOwndesyille Locals.

Capt. Joel w. Lites of Troy was here
last week on an elc%ctionecring tour.
Col. o. L. Calhoun and his accom-
plished lady, spent several days in oul
midst last week visiting friends and rel
atives.
Our Democratic Club met last Satur.
day week, and elected delegates to tho
County Club.
A farmers club was organized hero
On the 3lst ult., with thirty two mem.
5ers. Mr.. L. H.. McCalla was electct
President, and Messrs. h. S. M]oorehead
and K. Yves Harper Vice-Prosidents
and Mr.. FL. Il. Huckabee Secretary.
A base ball club has been formed here
and it practices once a week.
A protracted meeting is now in pro.
gress in the Methodist church in this
place-the Pastor Rev. f. Aud is assist
ed by the Rev. w. Chandler,
The S. V. Railroad is finished, two
trains a day. The up train passes this
point at 11I@ O'Clock 4. m., the down
train at s o'clock p. III.
Mr.. Green the builder Of the depot
here has built just four hundred. 1t is
supposed that lie has his hand in"
Mr.. S. Turner, Of the firm Of Speed
and Turner has sold his interest in the
Drug store to DR.. A. j. -Speer, and has
gone to Benncttsville.
Mrs. Mary Thornton Of Atlanta, Ga,
was with us several days. We were
glad to see her in our midst, again after
several years absence.
Mrs. j. II. Latimer came up last week
and her friends and relatives, gladly
welcomed her.
After two weeks dry weather, which
enabled the farmers to pretty well clean
out their crops, we had a fine rain last
Sunday, which was very beneficial to
the crops, and revived the rapidly sink
ing spirits of the planters themselves, as
they had begun to fear, n protractcd
drouth, after SO much wet weather.
DR.. j. II. Waddell visited this pluce
last week, forming acquaintance and
looking after his interests generally as a
candidate.
Mr.. j. w. Power of Due West visited
the Watkins children a few days ago
and carried the two youngest home with
him.
In a few days, so said workmen will
begin to build a store near the depot for
Mr.. A. NJ. Erwin, who proposes to oc-
cupy it as soon as it is finished.
1t is rumorsd that a short while ago
five or six farmers met not far from
here and organized a club, elected off,
GERS, appointed delegates to the county
club and reported a membership Of thir-
ty one. Well that comes mighty nigh
running the thing in the ground and
breaking it off,"
1t is rumored that the time for the
completion Of the bridge across Rocky
River has been extended to the 18th Of
September. We hope it is false as we
have been cut off long enough.
DR.. B: A. Henry was quite sick last
week, and as he desired it, he was as
comfortably fixed as possible in a car
riage and carried to his home in Elber-
ton, Ga. We wish him a speedy recov-
cry and an early return to us, as he is
needed.
In last weeks MESSENGER it is stated
that Gen. r.. r. Hemphill is a candidate
for Secretary Of State we would suggest
the name of Capt. NJ. l.. Bonham for the
Senate in case Gen. Hcmphill is elected,
feeling assured that neither Abbeville
County, nor the State could furnish q
better man for the position.
TROUPE.