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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

w. NJ. Kelly, the negro man arrested
on the wharf on Thursday by Policeman
Mcneil, supposed to be the murderer
wanted in st. Johns county, mentioned
in yesterdays paper, turned out to be the
wrong man when seen by an officer from
St. Augustine, though in appearance he
was very much like the man wanted.
However, Kelly was carried before
Judge Haughton yesterday for carrying
concealed weapons, he having had n re.
volver and a large knife on his person
when arrested. He was remanded 20
Jail in default of $500 bail. The Mir
derer wanted is a man named Joe Grant,
who killed a fellow workman narned
Martin, on the St. Augustine & Palatka
railway on Thursday morning in a most
horrible manner, chopping his victim to
the heart with an axe. The murder is
said to be most cruel and unprovoked,
and Grant will certainty lie made to suf-
fer if he is caught.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
4 sad Fate.
I'D PUT.

BOSTWICK, FLA, Oct. IA.
Special Correspondence PALA1KA NEWS:
\ week since n stranger appeared In
our midst, who gave his name as Albert
Hall, Of Barnesville, o., aged about 10
years. He was out of money, and in
wretched health. What food was given
him was partook very sparingly, not ap-
pearing to have much appetite for any
thing. Alright he camped in the steam
mill here. HIS condition grew worse.
Our resident minister, Rev. NJ. L. Dyes,
was attracted by the emaciated condi-
ton of the young man. Upon examina-
ton. il was found that he was quite sick.
On Friday last Mr.. Dyess took him TO
his residence, where every attention
that kind hearts might prompt, willing
hands sought TO render to alleviate his
sutfeTings. Mrs. Davis even visited Pa
latka and consulted physician as TO his
case. But the iron grip of death had
lain his cold hand upon him. Here in
the land of the stranger, far from home,
mother, sister, and all the heart holds
dear and sacred, he fell asleep in death,
October 18th, about ) a. m.
He leaves mother and sister at Zanes-
vile. Ohio. His fate is sad indeed. Sor
row Dg strangers, tender-hearted women
and Iaaidens fair gaZed at the ashsn lip
and wasted form, and heard him mutter
words of home" and mother" We
have her name and address and will
write her the sad tale of her darling
death. We of Florida did not stop 10
ask where he hailed from, but we did for
the wayfarer all that lay in our power.
He thought Of his mother and sister, talk
ing feeliRgly Of them, and begged us TO
write 10 his mother, which we have
done. We prepared the corpse and gave
il decent shroud. Sorrowing strangers
followed his remains to the grave where
we buried him. Peace be 20 his ashes.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
FAT PEOPLE AND FLUIDS.
What Has Been Recommended to the
Victims OF ObesIty-A Warning.

What Has Been Recommended to the
Victims OF Obesity-A Warning.
The question whether water is fatten-
ing or otherwise has been much discussed
Formerly it was generally asserted that
the victims of obesity should mortify ths
flesh and reduce the fat by abstaining as
much as possible from liquids and remain
ing in a continual state of thirst Lat
terly the opposite has been affirmed, and
i am told that a reduction of weight is one
of the results claimed by "the hot water
cure" provided always the water is taken
as hot as possible, painfully hot, and in
great quantities. Experiments have been
made in Paris by DIR. Debove which con-
trovert both these doctrines.
These experiments indicate that, pro-
yided the same amount of solid food IS
taken, large quantities of water make
man neither thinner nor fatter. They
were carefully made on a friend who
took weighed quantities of food daily, and
while these remained equal doubling the
quantity of water had no measurable eff
feet on the weight of the body Still, 1t Is
quite possible that the old theory of thirst
cure and the new theory of hot water cure
may both be correct. Both violate the
natural conditions of health. Scalding
hot water, like tea or coffee, or grog or
similar temperature, unquestionably in
jureS the teeth, stomach, and other or
gans concerned in the early stages OF di-
gestion, and it is very probable that def
cheney of liquid impedes the latter stages,
whereby the chyme, by the aid of the di-
costing fluids, becomes converted into
chyle and blood.
y fat man may easily become thinner
by injuring his health. "Banting" is dan
gerous, as many who have fairly tried
can prove. The difficult problem is to re
duce the fat without reducing the strength
at the same time. A skillful trainer will
undertake to bring any man down TO his
fighting weight" l. e, to the best condi-
ton for violent eXertion, but as soon as
the discipline OF the trainer is relaxed the
obesity. when constitutional, returns,
and long continuance of high training
is murderous Perhaps the old prescrip-
ton, Keep your mouth shut and your
eyes open,' when followed with judicious
limitations is the best. Eat less, sleep
less, and walk more are safe injunctions,
provided they are obeyed in moderation.
The fat man who uses malt liquor as a
daily beverage deserves to be buried I'M
der cross roads at midnight, according
to the ancient modes of degrading the
willful perpetrators of felo de sew.
Mattieu Williams in Gentleman's Maya
zine.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
The Evanston Camp Meeting.


The Florida Southern Railway Com
pany is making preparations to transport
to- day and tomorrow the largest num-
Der of passengers ever handled by that
company. While their equipment has
been enlarged to a considerable extent
during the summer, they have also taken
into service for the camp meeting, the
coaches of the South Florida Railroad,
now idle on account of change of gauge
recently made on that road.
Many OF our best white citizens will
attend the camp meeting. and the COM
pany have engagements for four first
class coaches now made, two from this
CITY, one from Gainesville and one from
Ocala.
1t is presumed that 10000 people will
visit the grounds to-day and tomorrow.
Refreshment stands and restaurants are
in abundance, and the visitor can get
circus lemonade and pop corn balls till
he can't rest.
We are informed that the electric
lights proved a perfect success last night,
and the electric display at night is some
thing simply grand.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

What promises to be a useful light for
industrial purposes where work has to DO
carried on in the open or IN large COW
cred spaces by night, is described by the
English Steam Users Journal. The light
consists of q cylindrical vessel capable Of
containing thirty gallons of heavy hydro
carbon Oil Air under q moderate pres
sure is conducted to the cylinder, which
is fitted with n special burner having two
tubes, one within the other, leading up
to it. The inner tube dips into the ere
osotc and the pressure of air on the lat
ter forces tup to the tube. \ portion Of
the air finds its way to the burner
through the annular space between the
inner and outer tubes, and the air and
oil combining At the burner form, when
ignited by "A match, n flame which gives
a light that is useful for general working
purposes over radius of 100 to 200 yards
The proportions used TO form the proper
light are four OF air to one of oil by vol
ume. The Jet, being produced under
pressure, is not affected by either wind or
rain.-Erdnk Leslie's
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
mistaken Acts of Kindness.

Among the English working classes
there is a very prevalent notion that it is
always an act of kindness to ply infants
and children with all kinds of food and
drink. ~Give the baby a bit" or let un
tax drop" are phrases often addressed
by the fond father TO the mother. In this
way an ignorant father and mother of
Birmingham have unwittiugly killed nine
out of eleven children. They gave an in
FAINT 10 months old great quantities OF
red herring, and during its subsequent
illness they would wake it up to give it
huge messes of stewed cells. OF course
the herring and the eels finished the hap
less infant, and the "crowner' was called
in to sit on it. in due and ample form
New York Tribune.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
oar Candidates at Gcorger own

OK THE WAY, October ii, 1886.
Special Correspondence PalatlIa NEWS.
In the absence of your reporter at the
Democratic meeting held at Georgetown
to-day, give you few dots.
The meeting being called to order by
the chairman, Hon. F. VI. McMeeliu was
introduced and made a good, sensible
speech. being followed by Messrs. PRO
Ieau and Hutchinson and DR.. A. H.
Robinson.
Just as DR.. r. was about TO close his
speech, our political Jonah arose, not 10
" point of order" but to inform DR..
McBIeekin that If he could produce the
facts in proof of the correctness Of some
statements relative to taxation that he
CJonah) would withdraw from the can
vass but by some slip or tns pencil, he
had a statement that the doctor did not
make. However, his reverence was up,
and he must get off something. so he in
formed the doctor that the Democrats
had created new offices since couin :
into power for their own benefit, finally
stumbling upon that of the Board Of In
struction. When he was informed that
that body was of Republican creation, he
pitched into Democratic ofiiceholders
generally, but more particularly the ST.
perintendent of Public Schools and the
County Commissioners for taking pay
for their services, claiming that the Re
publicans did il for nothing. Forcible
argument. is it not: / tell you, Mr..
Editor, when we throw our Jonah over
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
Extra Session,

The Board of County Commissioners
Will meet in extra session on Monday
next for the transaction of important
public business. 1t is presumed that Mr..
Lorimier, the gentleman selected to make
an examination of the condition of the
public accounts and other matters at the
court house, will be prepared to make
bis report. We understand that it Is
ready, accom- anied with some valuable
tabular exhibits. We have an idea that
the result of the examination will be en-
tirely satisfactory to all friendly to good
government in the county.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
All ia Well.

Col. r. w. Davis, the distinguished
and eloquent orator and politician, of
this city, returned home yesterday from
and reports everything moving smoothly
on for Dougherty. The Democrats are
wide-awake and full of zeal for the
great cause of the party. Mr. Davis has
never entertained any other idea than
that of Dougherty's success. Mr.. Davis
has made a few speeches and always
with unbounded success. He is q ma1
of great influence, great ability, and
without an equal on the stump.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.
Democratic Appointments for Put
nam County, Florida.

~
nam County, Florida.
Hon. Chas. Dougherty, candidate of
the Conservative Democratic party for
Congress. with Hon. +. NJ. McMeekin,
NIessrs. Philip Prioleau and Henry
Hutchinson, candidates Tor the State
Senate and House of Representatives,
from this county, assisted by Hons. 4. j.
Russell, John +. Hartridge, Robert w.
Davis, Benz. p. Calhoun, VIM. II. Wigg
and other speakers, Will address the citi-
zens Of Putnam county, AZ the following
times and places:
Welaka, Saturday, October 18th.
Narnes', Monday, October 18th.
Bostwick, Tuesday, October 10Th.
san Mateo, Wednesday, October Goth.
Orange Mills, Thursday, October 2Ist.
Francis, Friday, October 22d.
The places marked with q star are APP.
pointments made by the Congressional
Committee, and will be filled by Hon.
Chas. Dougherty, in person. The other
appointments are for our county candi-
dates and speakers. The citizens gener.
ally are invited TO attend.
by order of the County Executive
Committee.
WM. F. FORWARD, Chairman.
JOS. PRICE, Secretary.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
Not a news Correspondents.

The correspondent alluded to below did
not write to THE News but the Times
Union He could not have been, of
course, at Gil-Gal, or he would never
have mistaken Mr.. Hind for a colQred
man. Toms nose is ample protection
against any charge of that sort:
Editor Palatka News:
1t is very evident that your unreliable
correspondent at McKeekin did not at
tend the Republican meeting at Gi-Gal
last Saturday. He is either n wilful liar
or a lunatic when he says that Mr.. HIND
is colored. or that the meeting ended in
a row, 1t was one of the most harmo-
NOUS and enthusiastic meetings ever held
in Putnam county. REF.
Palatka, Oct. 18th.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
The waste Of rim Cuttings.

Recent experiments have been made
with a view OF recovering the tin from
waste and scrap tin plates by means of IN
electric process which is also said to be
applicable 10 the treatment OF tailings,
Stag and many kinds of refuse. DynamQs
are used to generate the electric current,
which is passed through the solution in
which the tin cuttings or mining stuffs
are deposited. These are connected with
the positive pole and the tin withdrawn
from the tin cuttings, or the gold with
drawn from other substances which may
be under treatment-NewY York Mail and
E'vnrnss
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
Remorinc a Gamblers "Hoodoo. >,

In a Virginia City, New, saloon, once
upon a time. a visitor opened his UNI
breua and Internationally raised it over
the head of a gambler, who drew pistol
and discharged its contents into the PEI
son of the owner of the umbrella, killing
him instantly. The gambler was arrested,
and the defense set up at the trial was
that ne had killed the stranger as the
only effectual method Of removing the
shoodoo" placed on his luck by innOcently
raising an open umbrella over his head
Exchange
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

All advertisements inserted in this column
will be charged eight 90 cents per line for
each insertion. There will be no deviat ion
from this rule. Persons who wish to avail
themselves of this column can make their
own estimat eS OF cost. Where the advertise
ment is inserted in both Daily and Weekly,
the charge will be zen t10) cents per line, each
insertion. Terms-CASH.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

L hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the ONCE of County Treasurer. and re-
specially solicit the support ofal my friend
at the coming election. Respectfully.
ocg-tf 81. KENNERLY-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
Fire ut Gainesville.

y fire occurred at Gainesville yester-
day, which destroyed large number Of
dwelling houses. Our informant says
that two entire blocks were destroyed.
Among the dwellings burned was that
of II. T. Dutton, banker We did not
le9rn particulars.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

board this time do not think another
conventional whale will disgorge him on
the shores Of Putnam county politics.
We We're pleased TO meet the familiar
faces of our Sheriff, Collector and Treas
urer, and hope they will honor our town
with n longer call another time.
OLD Put
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
For County Surveyor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the Office of County Surveyor and respectfully
solicit the support of II friends at the ap-
uroachi ing election. Respectfully,
ocIs-tf c.. J.JOSEPH.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

As 1 am about leaving Palatka, 1 offer
for sale my Office and other Furniture,
consisting of Tables, Chairs, Desks, Bed
room Suit, etc. If not sold by the Both
inst, shall then sell the whole by pub
lie auction. j. w. Beer, Palatka Ma
tional Bank Building. oct16-2t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

NoTICE-Auction Sale at the Palatka
House will not take place.
b. l.. LILIENTHAL,
octl6-1t Auctioneer.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For County Treasurer.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Treasurer of Putnam county,
and respectfully solicit the support OF n ~
friends at the con- ing election.
ocI4-tf Respectfully, NJ H. hoSEtO-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

/ want to be Treasurer of Putnam County
and hereby ask my friends to vote for me fol
the position ut the ensuing side show"
Respectfully and confidently,
rem DAVIS
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
Tax Collector.

] hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of Tax Collector, and re pect-
fully solicit the support of all my friends at
the coming election. Respectfully,
oc9-tf JOSEPH PRICE.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

Uncanvassed Hams, Shoulders and
Breakfast Bacon, just received at A. NJ.
Haughton & Bros. oct15-3t
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TnN SSRSSnr

1 hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Tax Asses or, and respect
fully solicit the support of all my friends ut
the coming election. Respectfully.
oc9-tf s. Z. TIMMONS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the ofhce of County Commissioner; ard les
pectfuIly solicit the support of all my frien Is
at the a preaching election.
JOHN C. FOLSOM,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

At the request of nany friends, L hereby
announce myself a candidate for the ofnce
of Treasurer of Putnam county, at the ap-
preaching siGe-show election.
oclO-tf HENS PETERMANN, JR-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16
For County Commissioner.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of County Commissioner. and res
pectfulIy solicit the support of my friends at
the approaching election.
ocIS-tf Respectfully, JOHN USISA-
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Millinery.

The Fall and Winter Opening of Mrs.
c.. Nj. Stickles will take place on Wednes-
day, October Goth, 1856. Come and eX-
anime my large stock of Millinery and
Notions. ocl6-4t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

Graham Flour, Buckwheat Flour and
Oatmeal, just received at a. Nj. Haugh-
ton & Bro s. oct15-3t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

1 hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of County Superintendent of
Public Schools, and respectfully solicit the
support of all my friends at the coming
election Respectfully,
ocI6-tf W, ). ARMIsTEAD-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

Cranberries, Apples, Potatoes and
Onions, at A. NJ. Haughton & Bros.
oct15-3t
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For School Superintendent.

l hereby announce myself as ca ndidate
for the office of County Superintendent of
Public Schools, and respectfully solicit the
support of all my friends at the coming
election. Respectfully,
OclO-tf A j, WOOD.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

Razors Sharpened, price % cents, re-
ceived by mail by addressing
q. LAFKIN,
oc15-3t Box 1856, Palatka.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

A fresh supply af Fancy Crackers, at
A. Nj. Haughton & Bros. oct15-3t
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A large number Of colored people ara
patronizing Saratoga this year.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-10-16

For RENT.-The Boarding house,
lately occupied by Mrs. Odeli, at the
Florida Southern depot. j. BURT.
oc12-lOt
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Henry Irving states that he is in the habit
OF receiving thirty manuscript plays a week.
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For SALE.-3O lots, on Palatka
Heights, commanding view of city.
oc12-10. j. BURT.
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Barber Chair for sale, S25, cost $40.
oc15-2t q. LAFKIN.
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10000

EEBERALP POINT STRAWBERBYPLANT
4 Tor sale. These plants have been kept
clean all summer. and are 'Xtra large AMI
thrifty Price - pcr thousand. Orders with
the money will l.. hIlCd promptly. We put
mp les in each hundred +. : 81 SEtl-
ss.gi-wtf East Palatha. PA
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Cleaning and Dyeing.

HAVING HAD ~ EXPERIENCE OF .
IL years in two OF the largest dyeing ami
printing establishments in the AuTth-yiZ-.
the New York DyclEg and Printing Establish
ment, and Barrett, Nephews Y Col am now
prepared TO clean or aye ladies' Dresses OF
a kinds, such as silks, SaJIns, NciEctS, and
WOOI!enS of the most delicate CJlBrs, CaOakS4
Wraps, Shawls, Sacks, Nnutillas, Laccs, RIB
bOnS, Gloves, furniture Covers, I-inilrequlnS,
etc Gentlcmen'S Coats. Pants, Vests, and
Base Bal suits cleaned or dyed and made TO
look equal to new Goods received and re
turned by mail or express York done n
New York prices. JOHN T. PARKER,
InterIachen, Fla, office opposite depot B..
f. X. FAER.R, Agent tor PaIatsa and ylcan-
ity. soI-lm
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Two cottages to rent. Apply to p.
Cunneely. au11-tf
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HOTEL FOR RENT.-The hotel building
known as the Graham House, is offered
for rent at reasonable rate. Apply to l..
Falk. ieStf
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Fifty Rolls of Mating, New Patterns
90 pieces Oil Cloths, just arrived.
se30-tf Il. l.. LILIENTHAI.
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Vertrees & Co. have just received a
large lot of Genuine Rust-proof Oats,
Southern Rye, which are for sale very
cheap se19-tf
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Best Cabinets at Mangold's only So. so
for dozen. Old pictures enlarged TO
life size, and finished with the AIR
brush,'' equal TO a steel engraving.
Something new. Call and see specimens.
actI0--t
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strawberry Plants for sale. Apply to
au21-tf II. L. DINSEN.