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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14
A LIVELY LETTER FROM EN-
TERpRISE

ENTERPRISE, FLA, April II, SO.
Special Correspondence Palatka NEWS.
Business brought us here and Sunday
caught us here, so we concluded to
amuse ourselves as best we could. One
might easily find a worse place to spend
a Sunday, but could not SO easily find a
better place to while away that seventh
day which the Lord set aside for man
to rest in.
This is our first visit here in two years,
and the first thing that struck US (even
before the hotel drummers) was the de.
cided improvement aud advance the
little place had made.
From Natures standpoint Enterprise
has, by far, the advantage of location
over Sanford, its rival, just five miles
across Lake Monroe, but up to short
! time ago it seemed TO lack the advan-
tage as a business location. 1t has now
become an important railroad point, a
well as being the terminus of naviga'
ton for large steamers.
1t is a beautiful place for = winter re-
sort, and that fact has been well proven
by tho flourishing business always don,
by that famous hotel, the Brock House
but then this house has always been Sc
well managed that one would almost bt
tempted 10 go to it even were it in the
midst Of desert.
The old cabbage palms look just tn,
same a. they used to, and tho numerous
sulphur springs bubble forth just as the,
have for time ''long gone" Enterpris
always heretofore seemed like a quiet
sleepy old nook "all by ITSELF" but nov
it has changed from that appearance
caused by the new railroad life" in
fused in it. How n railroad does livel
up a place though. Many new build
ings have been erected, some fine bus
mess blocks, and the old court house la
been altered so rs TO make quite an a,
tractive, modern appearance.
We found the Brock House open 70
the last day of this season. Tomorrow
: it closes and ''all hands and the cook
fold their tents and decamp for norther
. chimes.
r a very few late visitors are to be seei
, The sports" and their hunting dog
= have gone, and SO have the ladies' wit
0 their "poodles" and ''pugs." We cal
]. not speak kindly OF "poodles' an
q "pugs" no matter how hard we try.
is al old.time grudge or jealousy, "
suppose. Whenever we SEQ lady wit
Q a dog in her arms, or lavishing kindne
!. on one, We always think it looks lin
h men were scarce, or else that the fema
|, has very poor taste. However. that
= neither here nor there, as they ha'
= nothing to do with the case
StrOlling through DelB,rys famo
}. "Spring Grove" we notice Il heavy cr'
- Of young oranges on the trees. TIN
y are most OF them the size of young gre,
e peas, while some of the trees still no
o the bloom. This Is one grove that,
Al far. promises an abundant crop.
:. Col. Bodine's place is still a verital
=" "Gardcn Of Eden Night coming
10 while at this point in our rambles. sh
" of further observations.
Ia JACK SELDOM
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

ness and adjust their trifling matters
among themselves. But if they will not
the magistrates should teach them SIM
liar lesson as in the case of Poward by
the mayor of this city. In that event
the aggregate costs to the county in pre-
liminary investigations before magis-
trates would be greatly reduced.
Our new mayor has started out on the
right track in this respect and We trust
to see him continue on in the course he
has adopted.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14
MAYOR BALDWIN AND PETTY
PROSECUTIONS.

Mayor Baldwin has taken stand IN
reference to petty complaints before his
court. that other magistrates OF the
county would do we'll to follow. Mon
day, as stated in Yesterdays News. VIM.
Poward charged one Bland with disturb
ing the peace, but on investigation, the
charge was dismissed and the costs OF
prosecution assessed to Poward, the COM
plainant. lie had no case. These things
occur often in the magistrates courts OF
the county, and, instead of being encoui
aged, ought to be stopped. The county
is put TO expense for nothing. The mo-
ment the cases come before the higher
courts they are dismissed. Justices who
are in the habit of encouraging these
pettyprosecutions. should I've reprimanded
by the Judge of the circuit court. The
people should be discouraged from seek
ing the aid Of magistrates in small mat
tiers, and learn to attend their own lnisi
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REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.

REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.
The grand iuries Of Volusia and Mar.
ion havo placed themselves nobly before
the people Of our state by making clear
and forcible presentments Of the general
condition of the counties whose
affairs thoy were sworn to inves-
tigalc. and now that Of Putnam has
done equal honor to itself. From what
eer source the document now before
our people emanated we are glad to en-.
dorse it as clear, forcible and able. II
seems ut last that We are done with
weakness and have the strength to de.
mand justice.
The board OF commissioners are re-
minded that taxpayers have right to
know where the money goes, and an OK.
hibit is demanded to be presented twice
each year. II is true that our financial
condition is most excellent. and much
praise for this should be awarded the
hoard. But the exhibit required by law
should be made and the grand jury Is
right in demanding It.
We hope attention will also be paid to
the condemnation Of fourteen school
houses in this county. In this tho voice
of the jury Is most emphatic, and should
be needed. Technicalities must avail
no longer and decent school buildings
should he erected wherever needed.
Those who have not seen cannot rea
lie the horrors of our county Jail. Three
times in succession have our grand ju
ries urged that reform be made in OH
treatment of those charged with crime
At present the condition of the old jai
is fearful. Tho jury is entirely within
bounds in the description given. w
learn from lawyers who have visited
t clients in these cells that the vermir
{ swarm and cover even visitors. Are ",
barbarians enough to endure this ovel
till the new jail is ready for occupancy
AZ IL sttIiS tiiut q ihuhuNiSi '" .
be punished for the jury has returned
verdict Of guilty without reservation o
recommendation to mercy. 1t is tn
misfortune Of the prisoner at tho ba
Y that he was not tried by the last cour'
v How is he worse than many who hav
I escaped scot frccl We see no differenc
in the degree of criminality but We ha
his conviction as evidence that ut lat
: popular sentiment may have some inflt
) ence with those who think they sit S
:. high that they cannot perform the dutit
/, for which they draw pay. The exa'
f enforcement of the law is the mainsta
of society, and when the fountain
troubled contaminated waters carry di
!. ease to all who dare drink thereof. "
6 hope succeeding grand juries will be
= honest and bold Ms the one which HI
= just asked for its discharge.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14
The Mn Country Of Middle Florida

The HIN Country Of Middle Florida.
There ia n charm about the hill coun.
try Of Tallahassee, seen nowhere else in
Florida. which attracts the admiration
Of strangers. Farmers are now in many
instances taking the place Of all cotton
planting, and the way seems to be now
opening for the settlement Of the coun-
try by a large population of small farm
ers. The early spring growth, with its
bright green fields, the beautiful and
graceful pear trees and the profusion OF
spring flowers, gives charming and pic
tures1ue appearance to the whole coun-
try surrounding Tallahassee. The great
freeze was a calamity to the orange trees,
which seem to have overcome the effect
OF former cod seasons, and it is demon
strated that it is unsafe to place any re-
lance on growing oranges for profit in
this portion of Florida. The LeConte
pear seems to be particularly adapted to
this soil and thrifty young orchards are
seen everywhere. 1t is claimed that 1t
can he made Ms profitable IA orange cul-
ture in East Florida.
! No portion of the State can vie with
Tallahassee and Middle Florida in flow
ers. The strangers who sheer at the dc
signation of Florida rs the Land OF
Flowers" would no longer do So if the.
would visit Tallahassee. Masses of wis
taris, great hillocks Of banksia. and
thousands of roses delight the eye ant
charm the senses on every hand. II
flowers could be transported, like straw
berries, to the Northern cities, the ladic
of this section could hardly supply thu
demand which would spring mp for thu
roses of Florida. Perhaps the skill o
florist may invent some method of pres
srvation aud system of transportation
which will open flower market at tn
North. to utilize this supcrabundance o
floral wealth. Tube-roses have been sue
cessfully sent from East Florida, and W
see no reason why other flowers OF
like nature could not he preserved for tw
or three days in transit.
J There IL evidently movement in re;
estate in Middle Florida and Its pro.
perity seems now assured. in which "
shall all rejoice. -ternandnn Mirror.
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DEAF and BLIND.
How an Atlanta Woman was
Made 10 See and Hear.
An INTERESTING STORY.

Miss Minnie Wallace resides with Mrs.
George tigbluni, ii MrAfcr street. Atlanta,
Ga. aud from her own lips Il Constitution re-
porter learned the following appalling story.
several months Ggo She became almost to-
,nlly blind aud deaf. and could not taste any
thing except salt, Her homes became the seat
Of intense pain. her joints were swollen and
painful. and cVcntuni.y her whole body nnd
liuhs became covered with spiutchCs aud
small sores. He" appetite failed. and she
gradually lost flesh AMI strength, and had but
little use ot herself. as her limbs and muscles
were rarulyzci. She. AZ well rs her friends
and those with whom she lived, dcspaircd of
her recovery. Her surerings. combined with
loss of hearing uud taste and bliadness, were
truly hcarttendng.
All ,rcatment from physicians and the use
OF medicines seemed pOwcricss. Her disease
was blood poison and rheumsti-im.
As she row scented well and hearty the re-
porter asked what wrought such wonderful
change.
II used Ii medicine recommended 10y q
{ friend" she replied, "and before one bottle
/ had been taken hcEan to see and hear. The
/ second bottle relieved all rheumatic pains ard
/ improved my appetite. When | bad comrleted
/ the use uf six buttles my cycsight ahd hear
ing were fully restored, sense OF taste return
ed. splutches disappeared SORES all healed.
ana NY strength and flesh restored. | now
feel a. wcla ever did, AMI my friends, as
wrl rs myself. Nte astOhtdeu.
~ hat was the mcdicine:' asked the re-
porter.
"B0tanic BLOOD Ralm-B. Il. B.-was the
great remedy hat acted 80 powerfully on my
,lisc 50 and cured me. never experienced
Uuv unpleasant symptoms from Its use, ana
is action is 80 quick that 4 surprises ALL.
The reporter then sought physician who
knew the case, who gtupou he handed us the
following lines
"Icxamined the above ease of blood poison
and rheumysm. hoforc and after heins
cured, aud certify 10 the main facts as above
stated, and must acknowledge that the II. ],
u. effected n most wondertui cure in this well
known case, - - - .
tSigncdl u. 7. DR0MGo0LF. NJ. D."
blood balm Co.. Atlanta Ca, will mail T.
rage book free filled with mag zeal effects.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14
Florida Oranges the Hest.

The fruit contest which occurred dur
ing the recent Spring exhibit ct Jackson
willie was, the Jacksonville News SAYS.
decided in favor of our own orange. un-
der circumstances most favorable to the
foreign product. Specimens of the gold
en- fruit grown in California, Mcsslna,
Valencia, Nassau, Jamaica and Havana
were obtained from New York by well
known and reputable dealers who filed
the orders for''thc hest specimens obtain
able" without favoritisn. \ quantity
of our own fruit was selected from those
at the exhibit, and Z. l.. Cobb. of Cam
den. n. j.. l.. NJ. Ives. of Atlanta: Capt.
f. kimpton, of Savannah; G.. L. Harri.
son. of Montclair. y. j.. and y. ID. sam.
pie. of Sharon, Pa. were selected judges.
After carefully examining and tasting
the fruit which was given SO that they
could not know where it was grown
they decided unanimously in favor ot
the Florida orange for quality and iiavcr
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

The kissimmec Leader has received
letters from wealthy sugar company
who contemplate moving their refinery
in Louisiana. capable of producing from
1900 to 10000 pounds Of sugar daily.
to the reclaimed section below Kissm.
NEE. The Leader says: "The display
Of cane made at the New Orleans Expo
sition from the Southport farm. which
took the highest premium from all COM
petitors, was convincing proof that the
growing of cane coull he made mere
successful in this section than anywhere
else. The proposed establishment Of a
sugar refinery here. and consequent
planting of cane, has opened the eyes of
other sugar manufacturers and reiiners
the fact that il they wish to participate
in developing the great industry ard reap
their share Of the profits, they must be
up an,l doing or get left"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

be ga mass of Misrepresentation and
prejudice" In conclusion, MIR. Rus
sell said it was idle to suppose that
the defeat of this bill would decide
the home rule question. Sneh would
not be the ease. If Mr.. Gladstone's
measure failed it was only ques-
ton of short time when similar
measure would be successful.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

A special telegram to the Jack
sonvills Herald, from Washington,
SAYS that Senator Beck offered res
Olution in the senate on Saturday
last, which was adopted, appointing
Senator Gibson, Of Louisiana, ~ Il
member of the senate committee on
commerce in place Of Senator Jones
Of Florida, temporarily absent at
tending court in Detroit.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

Hon. Samuel Plimsoll, ex.member u
parliament, who was in Palatka,
short time since, isa warm friend Of
Gladstone and cordially supported his
Irish scheme. Another noted English.
man, the Duke Of Sutherland, one OF the
leading peers Of England, has just left
Florida for his home where he is anxious
to he in time to take part in the discus
sion Of Gladstone's measure when it
comes before the House Of Lords. He
sailed yesterday from Fernandina in his
own yacht, one Of the larges. and fastest
Of the Royal Yacht Club squadron. The
duke is one Of the largest land owners
in the world, and has vast estates in
England, Scotland, Ireland and the
United States. lie is much interested in
Florida and has been negotiating with
some Of our big land companies with the
view of purchasing here. lie expects t.
return to Florida in very short time
! While here he gave much thought to thu
subject of cOcoanut culture. lie is moi
friendly to Irish home rule.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

1t turned out that Mayor Brown,
Of Gainesville, did not want a "sum-
mer vacation" after all, but re-
election, and worked en,husias,ical'
" on Monday to that end.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

There is reported in Jacksonville
. very large supply of lumber on
hand at the mills and docks OF the
dealers near that city, aud an unus.
ual scarcity Of vessels in port.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

Miss Lizzie South, a very cstlma
bic young lady of Ii summers, le'
siding near Ithica, n. y, commit
ted suicide on Saturday last by
hanging herself to an apple tree
Cause, disappointment in a low" at
eAs,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

The election for mayor in Gaines,
vile was attended by great excite
ment. Both J. B. Brown aud II. b.
Day withdrew as candidates, ). J,
Burnett and $. G.. Sadler, were Sc
lcctcd in their stead. The election
resulted in the choice Of Mr.. Bur
nett.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

Dukes.
Mr.. Saunders motion ON the taxation
Of ground rents, which was discussed
last night, will no doubt bring into prom.
inence the enormous figures of the
ground rentals of the grand dukes and
others in London. 1t is assumed that
the present ground rents of the Duke of
Westminster in London are cl5O.OOo
per annum rs minimum. with areycr-
sion to an income Of ei,500,000 Il year;
that the Duke of Bedford in possession
are at least 100000 year, with re-
version to e,50,0O0; while the Duke Of
Portland's are estimated at fS0,U0O q
year to-day. with reversion to 600, O0O
II is believed that Lord Portman has
over $50, 600 a year in possession, rising
Us the leases expire to t3jo,O0o.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

The Mormon Con ference at Provo af-
ter dcvcting an entire day to tho reading
of an address that tue Church leaders
dare not appear in public TO make, adj
iourned. The monogamists will go about
their business, as other aw.abiding cit
liens do, and the polygamists will hide.
If they can. for another year.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

A bill has been passed by the
house appropriating $1,000 tor
lights over the bar at the mouth Of
the ST. Johns.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14
Blood

Is the life, aud he Is Wis, who remembers II
hut In March, of last year (1SSiD contr,ctrd
blood poison. aud being in Savannah. Cat "
the time, went In the hospital there for treat.
ment. suffered very much from rhcuni-
tisn ut the time. ! did not get well under
the treatment there. nor was cured 10y any Ut
the usual means. | have now taken seven
bottles of Swift's Specific and am sound and
well, II drove the poison out through hoi-
on the skin. DAN LEAIiN.
Jersey CITY. n. j.. Aug. :. 1856.
Two years ago | contracted blood poison
After taking prescriptions from the best phN.
scans here and ut Dallas. concluded to VISIT
Hot Springs. and on reaching Texurkatm
Specific, assuring me that 1t would benefit iHr
more than Hot Springs. Although the
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

While railroads and steamboat
lines are making "lcals,' would it
not be a good plan to arrange mat
ters 40 that the steamboats, on the
upper ST. Johns should take their
departure from Pala,ka instead of
Jacksonville? The }. I. Il Il. W.
railroad can do all the hauling from
Jacksonville here and the boats
could carry from this point south.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

The Croft hotel at Tampa was to-
tally destroyed by fire, on Saturday
last.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

Gainesville posts, instead of pub
fishing, its ordinances. Poor econ
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-14

The House Of Commons was crowd.
od again Monday, in anticipation of
o spirited debate upon Gllds,onc's
Irish bill. Prince Arthur and
many members Of Tie House of
Lords were amoug the audience.
Gladstone announced that the lie.
bate would not close that day, but
oh the following Monday lac would
introduce his land purchase bill.
Lord Randolph Churchill, from
the Tory side, made Il characteristic
speech in opposition to GIalstone's
Irish scheme. He pronounced it an
"inextrlcable mass Of contradictions
and had anybody but Gladstone pro
posed the measure it would never
have received serious consideration
by Parlament.'
Of course, Churchills opposition
was expected.
Attorney General Russell rcpliet
TO Churchill in defence of the bill
lie declared Churchill's speech t,
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THE DAILY NEWS.
BENZ. HARRISON. Editor.

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). 4. HAMMOND.
BUSINESS MANAGER,
PALArKA, FLORIDA.
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CH0FE'S CHOLERA CURE!
Old Indian Remedy for the Bowels

Ii is free from opium and parents need not
be afraid that their children will he poisoned
by 1t It never does harm but always does
good. Cures diarrhOca and tiuN in both old and
youn". when Won have run down in any of
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little children will suffer no more from their
bowels IL they keep it on hand.
ACkERMAN Il JACKSON. AGTs.
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PALATKA, FLA, APRIL IA. 1856.

R>llsrrRED AT TIVE PALATKA PoSf OFFICE
As SECoND-CLAss NAIL MATTER.
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THE G R All N,
Palatka, Florida.
Now Open.

This new hotel is one OF I Ne finest in tht.+..r
and une1ualed in the state Is coniutt,,f.5r
the American and European plans. AMI (.
adapted alike to the wants of the tourists M
the commercial men. Contains ~ room. Nj
phur baths, tine sample rooms and all ann
ances for a first-class hotel The euisl.,. Il y
charge of a famous chief. The Graham -
convenient TO all railroad depots AMI sr,.,tas
boat landings, and is convenient To hu,ines.
Address all communications to the propr,-t9r
S.GRAHAM, Palatka. F.,
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There was prize tight near De-
troit, Mich, on Saturday last, he.
tween Jack Lawrence and Harry
Gilmore. Lawrence was brought
back battered beyond all rccosni-
ton. The fight was one OF the
most bloody and brutal that has
ever occurred in this country.
There were eight rounds fought,
lasting 81 minutes, and the prize of
el,1OO was awarded to Gilmore.
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take this tonic. This Is a Eveat remedy ami 4
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Fresh beef is reported scarce again
in Jacksonville, owing to high wat
err in Tennessee and elsewhere. West.
ern beef, pork, mutton, etc, have
run entirely out. Saturday night
last i, was impossible, the Herald
saws, to obtain a steak or roast eth
er for love or money, and the good
people of that city had to fall back
on fish and bacon. Sunday, how
ever, 10000 pounds were received
but before seven o'clock, Monday
morning, the last pound was gone
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Our school will soon close. 1t has been
ably carried on by Miss Mahar, Of Palat-
ka. The attendance has been very good,
and satisfaction expressed all around.
We propose to have Welaka represented
in The News every week, and wish it
every success under It's new manage.
mcnt BUCKEYE.