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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-08

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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-08

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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-08
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TRIMS BETWEEN PALATKA AND GAINES
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-08

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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-08

Did You ever notice how few women there
are who are good liStenerSi They can talk
talk well, brightly, intelligently, piquantly;
but they cannot listen. Aud Yet listening at
tcntively Is the first rule of agreeable CONVEX
satiou. If women could only realize this,
talks between them would not lie the tire
some, trivial efforts they always are. Per
sonal subjects. their standard stock in hand,
~ interest TO the one, bore the other. And
she not being trained in the second rule Of
conversation, answering exactly, lets what
she ploas>.s 10 call her mind run riot In con-
~FGurnrc the listening air IS pierced with
Jagged ennis Of you don't tell me-" and Il
am surprised" and just what we might have
expected, until the exclamation and interro-
Cation iieui himself, on whom they have
drawn - freely, sinks from eXhaU>tiou--
rulc,lo Blll.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-08

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09

EToIt bto ven AOfG CUTR.
Our esteemed contemporary, the Chicago
IribNne, has of late branehed out very extern
slyely IN verse, and one OF its latest illusions.
we are sorry to say. is a meTCiless attack upon
the young ladies OF st Louis. hat big Mis-
souri, town, II should be understood, is in some
sense rival of Chicago, and the Journalists
OF the Two cities employ their wit in attacking
eacn other, favOrlte point. with them being
the ridlcule Of young ladies' feet A genius
OF chicago Will aver that the young women of
-. Louis possess enormous feet; and a genus
OF st. Louis ret0rts with the same assertion
about the Young women Of Chicago. The
Tribune performs this exploit IN the fol-
lowing eXtravagant style:
The st. Louis girl hung up her stocking,
She did;
With its swell from the toe to tho cloeking
She did.
She is loved by her kind, for all maidens are
sweet,
And how can amaiden be blamed for her feet?
And gifts in abundance they shOwered on her:
Ihey pnt In cloak Of the costlIest fur,
A bookcase, corset of latest device
Roller skates for the rink, and steel for the ice
furniture set OF the style of Queen Anne
z vase for mantel, as big as a man,
me nattlest dog-cart to drive in the street,
With pony sGd m itseoqipments complete,
A little French clock and 8 tUie bV Worth
pug dog from England the sweetest on
earth,
A photograph albHm, an ivory comb,
An upright piano, God Bless Our Home
A brace ct of gold, and hat for their pet,
A brooch of white coral. another OF let,
box Of kid gloves, and a lawn tennis set,
Or so,
And score OF as beautiful presents and vet
They didn't half I'll u" the stocking!
Oh, no."
This, we submit, is carrying the Joke very
far. As a matter of fact the st Louis girls
are just as beautiful, refined, and charming
az those of any other town; and so are the
Chicago girls. for that matter. AS for their
feet, they are elegant, of proper size, and
they all turn out their toes in walking, The
iOurna sts of the two cities ought to abandon
this ridiculous style OF satire. There is no
truth in it. and where truth ia wanting imag-
nation and humOr are OF very little value.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
The Silver Ouestion in Enrone.

The letters from our Ministers to Eng.
land, France and Germany and from our
Consul General at Paris which the secre-
tary of State submitted TO Congress on
t.g,.zdsy- show very oonclusively that
tbore Is no n%,9sent ground for hoping that
tho commercial nations of Europe will do
anything At pretgsnt towards establishing
bi-metallism. Engisnsd is welded to the
gold standard and is not GtSeiy 10 depart
from il. Germany, althOuglfsne Is ratner
favorable TO silver, will take no steps TO-
wards bi-metallism unless England does,
France has a ratio between gold and sill
yer of her own, which she proposes to
maintain by judicious system OF coinage
of silver. She would like this country to
adopt her ratio OF 1871 to l, but she will
not adopt our standard Of Is to 1.
What Minister Pendleton says about
Russia is worthy of particular notice.
He says that she is staggering under the
evils of a deprecated and largely fiuctu-
ating paper money. 1t the coinage Of
silver Is continued at the present rate in
this country it is highly probable that we
shall before very long be staggering I'M
der the evils OF a deprecated and fluctu-
ating silver currency. The silver dollar
Is not now worth Soc, and the tendency OF
it is still downward.
II seems that the leading Manchester
merchants think that the present depres-
sion in trade throughout the commercial
world is largely due 10 the uncertainty
as to what this country intends to do
with respect TO silver, and they also
think that there can be no settlement OF
the silver question and very little i'm
provement IN trade as long as this coun-
try adheres to its present course with re-
gard to silver.
1t is to be hoped that the report that the
House Committee on Coinage is favorable
TO the views expressed by the President
in his message, and by the Secretary of the
Treasury in his annual report While the
composition OF the committee will not de-
termine the action of Congress with re-
gard TO silver, it will have its influence in
determining il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09

II may he good or poor land, and is no
doubt located in the pine woods far away
from railroads or post offices. Some day
1t may be valuable. How far that day
may he in the future no one can tell.
day or two ago there was a meeting
at Jacksonville OF some OF the Scotch colo
nists, who had been induced to go to the
new Scotch colony at Sara Sofa. They
were very indignant, and had made mp
their minds to leave the State, because
they saw no chance for making living,
or even Of getting a home at Sara Sofa.
There were no accommodations for their
families and no means Of earning bread
until they had cleared the land and made
for themselves gardens and farms. They
had not been correctly informed about the
place and, of course, were greatly disap-
pointed. Some of the colonists will stay,
doubtless, and will eventually do well,
but there must be a good deal Of hard work
and many hardships before there can be
anything like home life and prosperity.
A correspondent writing from Lawtey,
Bradford county, says that IA, 900 lots are
reported to have been sold by the St.
Andrews Bay projectors, and that hum
dreds Of people have gone there with the
expectation OF finding a hourishng town
and plenty of opportunities for making
a living. What they did ind, says the
correspondent, was two or three log
houses, few sickly orange trees, and
store. The only way 10 get there is by
means of tug from Pensacola, which
IA a L. O,,lv
to get there than to get away. There is
no way to make living there, and will
not he unless a movement is started to
build town. Many OF those who have
got their impressions of Florida from the
st. Andrews Bay settlement Will not
only get away from the State as quickly
as they can, but they will stay away.
OF course, all sorts of means are re-
sorted TO for the purpose of making money
out of the Florida boom. Thousands of
those VINO go to the State will be disap-
pointed and leave il in disgust. They do
not stop to inquire whether or not they
have been deceived. They do not look
elsewhere after they have suffered their
first disappointment.
Florida is having the same experience
that all the Western States had. and
which some of them are having now. AL
though immigrants were deceived,
and others became dissatisfied be-
cause they did not find what
they expected, the growth Of these
States in wealth and property was
not sensibly retarded. Avaricious land
and lot spectators hurt them, Of course,
just as they are now hurting Florida, but
Florida will prosper in spite Of them, Just
as the Western states did, because she
has great attractions and advantages.
What the press OF Florida ought to do
is TO stick closely to the truth in speak
ing of any locality, and in that way coun-
teract the effect Of the flaming advertise
ments which appear in the Northern pa
pers, and which generally lead to disap-
pointment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
BRIGHT BITS.

Is LgICAGo the other day landlord shot
one ~ his hoarder5 for JkiBE about the but
-FAtlade2DAio Pycss
IAcK-"Grandma have you good teethgr
9r9ndma-"No. dear; unfortunateiy have
Jacla--rhen I'll give YOU mt waInuts to
Keep tll como bach. - Bosse8 Beacon.
BLoBBs-'' Morning Dobbs. Hang up YOU
stocSn Christmas eve" Dobbs-"No Hung
up my watch. Wiie wanted new pair of
gold bracelets for present, and had to, to
get EN-. '-So1aer5itte Journal,
a PROSPEROUS FARMER at Marion. o., has
eloped with his hired girl. The local pap
accounts for by saying that he had always
hanliested deep interest IN religious re-
vlyals, but OF late had become Spectator in
Bohemian oats."-Aet0 York Star.
A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, with artihcially
heightened color, once said to Gen. Shields
How Is II that. having obtained so much
glory, you still seek for more. - "Ah, madam
ne replied with more force than politeness
now Is 1t that you, who have 50 much beauty,
shonld still put on paint?'-SSn Fran cisco 4 .
J NGWf.
GENTLENAN--"How are things progress
Ing in the church, Uncle us-aourishing?
Uncle Rastus-'I hain't DreachIn' da no
mo- sab"
Gentleman-"why. what's the troubles"
III ce Rastus-"Hie all OWN Ter de
drOuth, sab.
conference.-the drouth?"
Uncle Rastus-'Yes, sab. Yo' sees,
prayed TO- ram TO- foah sundays in conces-
SION, sab. and da didn't no rain come, an 80
lie members OBJ do conEregashun axed To- my
reeignashun on de grenn's of disincability. -
H05Ber's Baear.
CIRCUS RINGs.-
Teeo M1I = lIe g GhAJ the circus men sWore
or more.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
Anderson,s Free Pass Bill.

Representative Anderson's bill to put
an end to the free railroad pass and tele-
graphic frank systems is calculated TO
make him unpopular with mis- fellow
members. The bill provides for punish
| ing those who receive as well as those
who issue free passes and franks, but the
punishment provided for those who re-
ceive the free passes and franks is not Sc
we're enough.
II is astonishing that Congressman and
Judges who would not be guilty Of dis
honest action, and who have the reputa-
tion Of being honest and honorable men,
will accept these favors from railroads
and telegraph companies. They know
perfectly well that the free passes and
franks are nothing more nor less than
brides. These corporations are all the
time wanting something from Congress or
the courts, and it is to their interest, OF
course, that they should seek to put the
makers and administrators of the law I'M
der obligations to them.
1t is all nonsense to say that a Con-
gresham or Judge who accepts a free
pass or a frank feels wholly free to do
what he thinks is right whenever he is
called on to make or administer laws
which affect the interests Of
railroad and telegraph corpora
tions. He may think that he
is able to act impartially under such cir
cumstances, but if he were to examine
his feelings closely it is probable that he
would find, unless entirely devoid of the
feeling OF gratitude, a leaning towards
the corporations from which he has re-
ceived valuable favors.
For years it has been admitted that
neither the Pennsylvania nor the Balti-
more and Ohio railroads ought to be per-
mitted 20 run their trains into the very
heart of the city OF Washington. The
Pennsylvania track divides one of the
most beautiful OF the city's parks. Efforts
have been made time and again to force
these roads to remove their tracks, and to
enter the city at less Objectionable points.
Congress- has discussed the matter in a
listless sort OF way, but has done nothing.
And why? How many of the Congress-
men ever pay cent for riding on either
Of these roads? An answer to the latter
Of these questions would perhaps furnish
an answer to the former.
II is proposed that the government shall
own the telegraph lines of the country,
The proposition will have to be acted upon
by Congress. A bill relating TO the mat
ter has already been. introduced. How
much will the franks that have been issued
to members Of Congress have TO do with
securing such legislation as the telegraph
companies want? Win they not have a
great deal to do with it.?
1t is dishonest for Congressman to ac-
cept mileage and use free passes. 1t was
never intended that they should greatly
increase their salaries by dead-headlng
their way on the RAILROADS. 1t is undig-
niied and indecent for those who make
the laws of the nation, and those who ad-
minister them, to accept favors which
they can never reciprOcate without dis
honoring themselves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
Unearned Land Grants.

Senator Call, of Florida, appears to he
determined Sat immigrants seeking
homes in that state shall have all the adj
vantages with respect to lands which can
be obtained for them by means Of legisla4
ton. just before the holiday recess he
introduced a bill providing for the ap-
pOintment Of committee TO investigate
alleged frauds in connection with the
public lands in Florida, and a day or two
ago he introduced bill forfeitlng all land
grants to Florida railroads, the condi-
tons Of which have not been complied,
with. -
/, There are probably many thousands Of
acres OF pu3ll6 iiSad n Florida Which
could at once he homestsaded, or pur-
chased at the regular government price II
this bill should pass. And why should it
not pass? The corporations to which the
lands in question were granted have not
done what they agreed to do. They have
not built the railroads which they under
took 30 build, although it seems they have
disposed Of some of the lands. Why they
should be treated with leriency is not ap-
parent. Mr.. Calls bill provides that where
they have sold lands aud received pay for
them they shall be compelled 20 restore
the money to the government. That is
right. They have not earned the lands nor
any of the proceeds from the sale OF them.
The people Of Florida are Interested in
having the State built up as rapidly as
possible. Increased wealth and popula-
ton mean better roads, schools, and
markets. IL is not proposed, OF course, to
disturb settlers who have purchased
lands from defaulting corporations. They
will, under the Call bill, be permitted 70
retain their holdings.
Mr.. CalPs bill ought to be made gen.
eral. There are other States besides
| FLORIDA in which lands granted to rail-
roads have not been earned, but which are
held out Of market by the claims made by
these railroad corporations.
1t is astonishing that Congress has
been so slow about forfeiting unearned
| land grants. Its attention has been called
to the matter time and again, but for some
unexplained reason enough Congressman
| have always sided with the railroads To
prevent any action from being taken!
The present head OF the lard ofiice. al
though in some respects untitled for his
| place, is honest and will do what is right,
provided he does anything. LetCongress
/ give him what help he needs to correct
land frauds and put the land business OF
the nation into a creditable shape.
/ The thing that Congress ought TO do az
once, however, Is TO declare all unearned
land grants forfeited. The amount Of good
land which the government now has at It's
disposal is very small. In a year or two
It will all be gone. Let means be taken
at Cnce 20 recover possession Of the mil.
lions Of acres OF good lands which are now
wrongmlly claimed and controlled by al
legged railroad corporations or their repre-.
sentatiyes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
How FIorida is Damaged.

II is becoming evident that Florida ia
in fair way Of being damaged by land
spectators. Immigrants are induced TO
seek homes In the State by their attractive
advertisements. The land Spectators have
only one object in view. II is to make
money. Tney care very little about build
ing up the State, or about the suGarinCs,
trials and hardships Of deludeA immi-
grants. Within the last few months fam
ing Advertisements have been published,
I'm which valuable lots In alleged prosper
ous towns were offered az what appeared,
to the unintiated, 10 be marveiloLsly low
prices. Thousands Of these lots have
been sold, and perhaps a majority Of the
purchasers who have visited Florida to
take a look A. their investments have not
ouiv beer greatly disappointed, hut have
lefr the state with the determination 70 do
all they can to prevent others from seek.
ing homes there.
The purchasers ought to have known
that they could not purchase valuable
town lots in Florida or any other State
ior 81 or So, or even $40. Many OF those
who purchased these cheap lots, however,
appear 70 have thought that they had
secured a great bargain. II did not take
them long, however. 10 find out their mis-.
take.
Doubtless the land on which these
wideiy-adyertised cheap lots. some OF
which were represented o. gull fronts"
and "yilla sites" are located was pur.
chased BY SPECTATORS Cor 81 or - an acre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09

From tie Contemporary Re1fetS.
Mortal. II thou art beloved.
Lies often ces are removed;
And the Hateful things that checked thee
Hallow, heurten and protect thee.
Growst thou mellow? What is age?
Ttnct on life's lllumined page,
Where the purple letters glow
Deeper painted long ago.
What IS sorroWy Comforts prime,
Loves choice Indian summer CLINE.
Sickness; thou wilt pray il worse
For such blessed balmy nurse.
And for death! when thou art diving
Twill he Love beside thee lying.
Death is Lonesome; On. how brave
shows the fO0t-freQuented grave.
Heaven itselfis but the casket
For loves treasure, ere he ask it,
Ere with burning heart be follow,
Piercing through corruption's hollow.
II thou art beloved, oh. then,
Fear no grief Of mortal men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
INDEE TONBW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Acknowledgements Mickva Israel
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LEGAL NoTIoE-Demands against John
Bilbo's Estate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-09
gru @esss.
B. T. MCKGnl2 6 Co,
CUT PRICES
TO CLOSE OUT
OUR WINTER STOCK.

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Newest styles, at so; reduced from
$14.
1 Lot Embroidered Combination
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I Lot Plaid Combination Suits. a
50 30; reduced from $40 90.
I Lot CoIOred Dress Silks, at 75c.
reduced from ST.
1 Lot BoucIe and Plaid Dress
Goods, at SIC; reduced from 12J5c.
Lot All Wool Cancels Hair Cloths
40 inches wide, at 37]9c.; reduced
from soc.
1 Lot Black Spanish Guipure Lace.
g inches wide, at soc; reduced from
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I Lot Black Spanish Guipure Lace.
3 inches wide, at 25c.; reduced from
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Hot Cream Spanish Guipure Lace.
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inches wide, at soc; reduced from
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LOT All Over Black Beaded Lace
% inches wide, at 81; reduced from
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~ inches wide, at So so; reduced
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4 Lot Black Spanish Guipure
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1 Lot Ladies' Heavy Black Plated
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Lot A Fine Soft Finished long
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