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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11

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~enur Sr,cauu Ganzilrs lrnn rttmntl
lurIln the dls,ric, of Strns,-., }l,s
fso, has ln-t arrived IN rr.lra- sofa
gul"r Instructions from tie Sta. 1r'h
ltlr- at Sallllln with ori.i- H. ,Nhulu,
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t.tu,,nr the ,hii-., IT hi- death. AMI II 10,
J. convinced thnt the deceased had ,pnt
I" has Death a. ropmtrL, IT, AZ nht. ~
all ptttt", concerned
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11
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time | xrt.t with EoFrg7t "a La til ri,IAe
thing lone af,I Ia H., 7aHe l',-l;iiil, AMI
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ways Lai an .HInsrn-r sac ItftI gAsl!y AZ
the time vt the .ruat run VI ti'' '.'ahAeT ,
lausLt-s st- Arit u, o.. the pT4ne.pie
that Ia. "A, Iiu h eFt lsIIt aHet osel tilat
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Lister NaLIa \ 80, a charming -ubIeyt
We tOoA HIN ~ Ia. ll~ Ii 'i."nion Assur
anCe ant lie sept "a, IA til st oi h0nor
With his vi AMI tr.Ill4ut con. croatioiL
John trIIl--It. ulG the tG'.r hand "as ~
estate AMI ,t,.t-l ~ il, he al"uy, - he re
gar iei 1t IA, IN "a pleasant tuty a snrt oI
rehearsal '>anI II i,rt'u 'ultt, Mas 1.
Ieeull . uI.-. HE /, a .r~tt t,lA'r ami Is
AWAY Uau'lng 10 tell uu what h. paid i1r
eserytti.s., h. has On t'u. ~ tbs pleasant
eSt ami ~ .U,ltl actor, that ever me-
Mas sig i,u>,i tht. Italian III" playeI IA
great tiIah "a car waiting mani "A darky
hy sutsieHiy tnd ul4Nls teiIy al4"irlu- a.
costume t-Iofu IA + tui actihs hIt ior hi
-"!e benefit She "a, 30 srar't that she
thought the great hus>i Hats crazy.
'Eivlu Booth !, unc Of tn" mot 'hliIcuIt
subjects, he abuulIuit'., such things an /
refuses IL lii unirr any circum,tanc.s
When be- 'ii tn u, he Mas unltana-e.tti,
and wanted hi, Own .ty ahl / more than
once re, .ltr't in arJur plctar. Nj, hou'l
caul. al.ay, assist, ah artist by Ia, goo
hunor, and his ~lt j. not Kept tor IN, stag.
alone He Away gets good picture ~,
Saivini i, al,D Non lcrtuily aniat,lr uniei
such circumstances tie caulc ia and ",
! tuuk han IA street costume once aud a. 1uI
thank. he slli at al all II had NOR,
time you ,Louli have ine M all my
costume. William Warren Is another maj
# mon h. Is thu sJul OF cool hunlor, an.
ne er ialt, Of getting good pIrtur'
! Hand. me t,,orsc kI.nli ui Henry VII
fam" wa, an .rtatlc fellow hr eii he htu
rather 20 through II whole l-'itornhnretl.aI
ST iul IA IA tule but hls native vanity yot
remember h. VA, a .,ool lopkln, follow al
way, tot ought hun round ami We took som,
the lhntOgrarh, Il HIM Mother u tn
sam" ,tyIr was Harry MontasIe who>.
/ death, II Wa, al t. threw thIIty two NV
/ ! ok " ptIrn into mouinnE. III llcturr
amt itIgnrld hti "A great sale, particularly
anon. Tia, fair ..N. Nj iIyins IL the only
IL tor who ever ignored our request for
-ittmS hut Miss Terry came and gave
sitting "A, lcatrlr" AMI proved harlnin,
sabIect Vat Gouiw,n Is always too busy
John I. Raymond l. tn livcli II OF til
llNoly, amt when giving ~ "a sittlns u, col
Mulberry Solhr, kept up "a Iunnlns lire .
pleas1ntlrcA Boston inns
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11

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gu-ta -tllI cnrtinur- Yesterday VA. ia,
lat ll Tor tb, factory W,a,,f- b. ~
turn h. work II they did not H. thrn
al lhr mills viii shat down. Iti,dputt
tai If the uI-r ,tly'- will return o. Nork
~ the, arr promised ,npIor, hy ihchi.r
a--,, lailnn-. SIX thou-aaI lenII" V,ii
TO- depend, II they r.fil-. /" 20 tt,k
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11

!. /. 1rrny. II i,-hrli Point pom
tn,n' republican 81 tia, courty. Caves
-nm,. rAr,i,rnt r.a-oh- My l." Hail yDtt
tor tIt"new constitution, tu Is f"lri u,
inrth,r column of Ia dls MN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11

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Rpnh a I.,tur" tour IN til, state II thr
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unHtt.. lam Ia com, a. ii"r,ii
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11

Young playwright Well Mr tuacomh
save you read my come ~ Fun omb--
Yes, and | ind s,t,ll tt unable to use It
1t has some .o"i POINTS. my dear 10y, tut
us crude diem rude. ouna playwright
Then you coulln thnk It puttin- 1t on
the stage hunromh Nnt, | ilint mean
to say thnt couid have 1t ground al,
nnd uSo 1t for u SHOW ,tulm 1t YOU would
care t. Lave 1t put on Inst way - hl,a,o
Rambler
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-08-11

IN address by con. ertri Ial, was the
feature Il ntrctiuE ut the sat utiJu army
Tia, other uI.ht "a NlsA.n. ton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Ati2 o'c'oct, M, sharp,
NINE HEAD OF HORSES

No. !. Mike, roam horse, II years old, weighs
l,7N' pounds No. Saliie, bay mare, II
years old. No. 3. John, a bay horse, IA years
Old. No 4. Pat, a bay hors', IL years old. No.
Nancy, a gray mare, Is years old. No. 6.
Polly, an iron gray mare, years old. No. :.
Sadie, a dark Iron gray mare, years old. No.
8 Harry, a bay colt, coming years old. No. =.
Jennie, a gray colt, coming years OLD 10 head
OF good dairy COWS, some springers, bulls,
good stock shoat pigs.
Farming implements-i Syracuse pillow, /
Wierd pillow, ] Oliver chilled piow, Wiley
pillow, pair Of twin harrows, 1 old harrow, B
cultvators, / culttvater aud corn coverer,
double and single trees, farm wagons, Q milk
wagons, hay rigging, pair of shafts, horse
rake, Champion grain fan, set cart harness,
sets of double harness, / set lead harness, /
set milk harness, sets pillow harness, collars
and halters, turkey hens, so or so pairs OF
chickens, Germantown carriage, 1 top buggy,
new set double harness, l Missouri drin,
nearly new / Minneapolis self-binder, wheel
barrow and several other articles not mentioned;
20 acres of wheat In the ground, lawn mower,
as good as new.
CONDITIONS OF SALE-Ail sums under $40
and under, cash; over that amount q credit Of
months on purchaser giving bankable motto
with approved endorser.
WILLIAM WILSON,
JAMES LEEHAN.
L. W. STIDHAM & Son, Auctioneers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Found i'm RANGER sound.

A Crisfield correspondent of the
GAZETTE sends the following account of
the man found drowned last Sunday in
Tangier Sound, briefly reported in yes
terday's issue: Captain William Ward
of the schooner d. j. Ballard, picked up
white man floating on the surface about
one mile off shore, a little north of Jones
Island Light, in Tangier Sound last Sun
day, and brought him to Crisfeld, where
o. S. Horsey, a justice of the peace, held
an inquest. Col. B. Hufty, foreman of
the jury, said, after an examination by
DR.. w. F. Hall, that the deceased came to
his death by drowning. He being un-
known here, the body was given into the
hands of Bailiff Ballard, to be buried by
the county. There was nothing to identity
him except an India ink picking on his
breast and arms; large full-rig ship on
his breast, fancy female dancer on his
right arm and ship encircIed by four
American flags, with scroll over the top
bearing theword free trade, and over this
b. o. B. He was about 80 or So years
of age and wore blue flannel shirt,
mixed pants and pillow shoes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
AxorHER APpo1xrwExr.
william j. Maxwell Appointed I'm
spcctor In the POst-Office Depart
ment she Probationary Period
Six Months.

william y. Maxwell Appointed I'm
spector I'm the POEt-OfEice Depart
nent -phe Probationary PeriOe
Six Months.
An Associated Press dispatch from
| Washington, Tuesday, announced thai
w. J. Maxwell of this city, had been eiyer
a probationary appointment as inspector
of the post office department. The pro
stationary period lasts six months, during
\ which time the salary of the position Is
at the rate of 81 200 per annum and $4
| per day for travelling expenses, when
engaged in active employment. After
the term of probation expires the
salary is 81, 900 and 81 per day for ex-
| penses.
Mr.. Maxwell made application to Post
master General Villas for this appoint.
ment several months ago, and has been
quietly working for it since. He was
recommended by Secretary Bayard, Sena-
tors Gray and Salisbury and Representa-
tive Lore, besides q number of we'll
known residents OF tlis city He is well
fitted for the delicate and important
duties of the position, being mau Of
fine physique and rugged health, which
will enable him TO Withstand the fatigue
of long journeys and TO arrest violators
of the law whenever necessary. He
passed the required physical and civil
service examination before receiving his
appointment.
Post-office inspectors 'are intrusted
with keys to the several mail locks in use,
and are by virtue of their commissions
authorized to open and examine the mails
whenever and wherever they may find it
necessary to do SO. They are also empow-
cred to enter and examine any post-office
when the safety of the mails requires it,
or the general interests of the service de-
mands such an examination. And by
virtue of their commissions, all contrac-
tors, postmasters and others in the service
of this department are bound to respect
and obey the authority thus conferred
They are required to give bond, with two
sureties, in the sum of $4,000, which
must be filed before they enter upon their
duties.
Mr.. Maxwell is well-Bnown as member
of City Council, chief of police from
1873 to 1882. and as county assessor for
the First Wilmington district. He was
appointed to the latter position by the
levy court in 1888, and elected for term
of two years at the general election in
1884. This Office he will resign to take
his new appointment, but he has finished
the assessment for the present year and
it will hardly be necessary to fill the
vacancy before the election next fall.
MIR. Maxwell will report for duty as soon
as he receives word to this effect from
Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

The levy court was in session Thursday
and continued its revision of the assessment
lists. The progress of the work has beer
seriously delayed by the mixed-up condi.
tion of the books of Thomas L. Robinson
assessor for the Third district of this
city. In making transfers the assessors
has fallen into numerous errors and
the task of correcting his lists is quite
an undertaking. At noon the court nd.
iourned and upon the invitation OF George
II. Burroughs, the new proprietor of the
Ebbitt House dined at that hotel. Under
the new management the house is growing
in popularity.
The levy court was in session Friday and
was engaged in deciphering and straighten-
ing up the assessment lists OF Il. l.. Robin
son Of the Third district, this city. At the
mornings session Messrs. Hannah, Toy and
kothwel We're appointed u committee to
engage counsel to defend tho cOunty's in
terests in suits pending against the railroad
companies who refused TO pay the tax
assessed upon their road beds. 1t is pro-
pGsed to b ing the matter before court for
decision The committee on tho road
accounts of Christiana hundred reported a
balance Of Fl ,5Gt ,25 due the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

The wrecking steamers North America
and Tamesi went from the Delaware
Breakwater early Monday morning to
the assistance of the large three-masted
schooner David Lee, from this port for
Charleston, which drifted on the Four.
teen-foot Bank shoal at the entrance to
the Delaware on Saturday night, and sank
two miles northeast of the bank soon af-
terward. The North America rescued
Captain james W. Lee and the entire
crew OF the vessel, who were found in a
frail open skiff, which they had hurriedly
taken to when the schooner sank. The
story of the suaerings of the crew of the
Lee, who passed an entire night, during
the gale which wrecked their vessel, in q
skiff, is marvellous one, as the frail craft
contained IL men and successfully wealth
cred the heavy sea which prevailed on
the shoals. The men were taken to the
Breakwater by the North America, where
they were cared for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
POOR TRUSTEES.
increasing the salary of lEaIrOm
BEnersOn-- New Farmer Engaged.

increasing the salary of Marion
BnersOD-Ne Farmer Engaged.
From Every Evening Of yesterday.
The Trustees OF the Poor met in monthly
session at the almshouse this morning. Mr.
Lackey presided in the absence Of chair
man Bird, who Is i'll. Messrs. Williams
Hart and T. g. Bird, three OF the newly re-
elected members took the oath of office for
another term upon presentation of their
certificates of election from the levy court
Superintendent Guthrie reported 31s
inmates in the almshouse and insane asy-
lurh 22S in the former, and 80 in the latter.
During the month there were six deaths.
For corresponding month last year there
were 2S4 inmates in the institution, both
departments, and four deaths.
The payroll, amounting to s537 II, was
passed, after approval by the finance com
mittee. A bill OF $40, of DIR. L. =. Coales,
for attending unknown man at Summit
Bridge and supplying medicine, was al
lowed.
Mr.. Williams recommended an Increase
in the salary of Mrs. Emerson, matron OF
the insane asylum. On motion OF Mr..
Baldwin tho salary was increased to $500
per year, raise of $50, by n unanimous
vote. The increase was made to conform.
more nearly, to the added duties and re-
sponsibilites of the as&lum, since its re-
moval to Hares Corner and as n proper re.
munuration for her highly efficient services.
A communication from the house agent
Of Blockley Insane Asylum, Philadelphia.
stated tnut Mary Kelley Of this city was an
inmate OF the institution and requested her
removal here. On mouionit was deAded to
take care of the woman If she is brought
here by the Blockley officials.
The question of planting trees along the
roadside to conform to those to be set out
by property owners along the road from
the eauseway was referred to the ground
committee, reaching this decision after con
siderable discussion.
The farm committee reported in favor of
engaging John Caldwell as farmer at
s25 per month, to succeed tho present
tenant. William Haines. Tho report was
adopted. At 1.30 o'clock the meeting adj
iourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
me snYnnn,,n ..,rniinn.rs.

One OF the members of the crew of the
German ship Savannah passed through
this city last Saturday on his way from
Philadelphia to Baltimore. He was a
Norwegian 1t will be remembered that
this crew was arrested near the Break
water several weeks ago by United States
Marshal Newlin on the charge of mutiny.
They were brought first TO this city and
taken to Philadelphia, where they We're
discharged. The sailor said the men had
been lying around Philadelphia ever
since and had been unable to obtain en-
ployment at their yocations, shipping
masters refusing to accept their
services. The captain, he said, was in
the hospital with ''swelled head" He
himself was on his way to Baltimore to en-
deavor to get berth there. The Sayan-
nah, he stated, had been drawn up on the
ways at Philadelphia, when it was found
she required thorough overhauling
which has not yet been completed. He
cited the fact that such extensive repairs
were found necessary as proof that the
'mutiny," MS it was called, was entirely
iustifable, but said that iu spite of that
justification shipping masters were max
ing it warm for tine crew in refusing them
employment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Aeatas.

BuTLER-In this city, on the 10th inst, the
Rev. William f. Butler, d. D., a member OF
the delaware Annual Conference of the Metho-
days
BELFIELD.-0n the 18th Inst, Annie c.,
daughter of John and Frances Belfeid, aged
u years.
CoLQuHoUN--on the 18th inst, LucAlia l.,
daughter Of William Q. r. and Mary Emma
Colquhonn.
CoHEE.-tt Worton Heights, Nd, on the 9TH
INST, Capt James Cohee, In the 8Tth year OF
his age.
HAGANY.-In Philadelphia, on the eQd inst.
age.
Funeral from the residence Of ]. TAYLOR
Cause, Wilmington on Thursday morning at
IL O'Clock.
HANHIGAN.-on the Goth Inst, James Hauni-
gan, Sr, aged 81 years.
HAltRlS.-At Newport, on the 18th Inst, George
W, son nf William and Mary Eta Harris,
agrd % years.
HIGGI HS.-At Nassau, N. P, on the 18th inst.
Martha Higgins. daughter Of Anthony M.
Higgins, In the 52d year Of her age,
PRESTON. Second mo. 20th, William Preston,
es'd IS years.
ROBINSON. In this city, on tho 18th Inst,
Robert H. Robinson, In the Slst year OF his
Bge
CNDERT ooD.-In Chels;iana hundred, on the
18th inst Jacob Underwood, aged 81 ycArs
Relatives and friends ars invited 70 attend hie
funeral, from his lat" residence, or Friday
morning at II O'Clock. Internent at Centre
m"etir 6 house.
WItElI.-Near Denton, on the 10Th inst, Mrs.
Willis, widow of the late William Willis aged
about 81 years
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
TARGET-SHOOTING.
Lieutenant IshOads Wins q Conn
pany's Medal-tiOOd shooting BS
a nRnhnuny-

Lieutenant khOads Wins q Com.
pany's medal-tiOOd shooting RS
A Company.
The company shoot of @ company, d.
N. G., at target, took place Monday
afternoon at Scnuetzen Park, whittier the
company marched to the music of the
fife and drum, under command of Cap
tain Wickorsham, The target was set at
100 yards, but the sights on the guns
were so arranged as to make the range
practically 200 yards. Each man fired
five shots, making the best possible score,
25 points. The records were very poor
as rule, and the company has not mani
tested desire to bring the score to light.
The best total was II points, at which
Lieutenant Rhoads and Privates Roney
and Frank Pierson tied. The tic was
shot of, each man taking three shots, and
resulted-Rhoads, 10; Roney, o. Pierson,
8. The gold medal, therefore, goes to
Lieutenant Rhoads and the silver one to
Private Rooney. The contest took mp the
entire afternoon.
A squad of A Company also improved
the day by shooting at 100 and 200 yards
at Tatnall's woods. At the former range
out of five shots, Private Stewart made
80, Sergeant Arthur %, Private Werner
81, Captain Mitchell and Lieutenant
Floyd each 20, Private Davis 10, Licuten-
ant Hanna and Corporal jackson each Is,
and Corporal Aldred II. AT 200 yards 10
shots were taken and resulted Private
Stewart and Sergeant Arthur each 10,
Lieutenant Floyd SO, Private Werner 81,
Private Davis 80, Corporal jackson ~,
Lieutenant Hanna %. Captain Mitchell
fired but five shots at 200 yards and made
IL out of a possible rs. Private Stewards
record ut 200 yards was succession of
tours. The score of the team was very
creditable one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

-Four young men, one considerably in
toxicated and the others well under the
Influence of liquor, passed along Fourth
street, from Shipley to King, Sunday
afternoon, and the most drunken one of
the party amused himself by discharging
n revolver, firing four shots between
Market and King streets. Word was sent
to the police station and Chief
Dougherty sent Janitor Meacham
down to arrest the disturber of
the peace. The men, however, CON
cealed themselves in the beef shnmbles on
King street, below Fourth and Meacham,
passed by without seeing them. Two of
the men slipped down Fourth street, and
the other two, one of whom was the
reckless shooter, went across the street
and entered boarding house on King
street above Third. II is said the would
be cowboy wounded his left hand by one
of his shots.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Marrtages.

LIVINGSTON HsNSoN.-NearO Oakland, Nd,
on the l7th inst, by the Rev. A.Smith, Watson
Livingston and Rosa Hanson, both OF Caroline
county, Md.
LuCAS-HoUSER.-At the residence of the
hiideis mother, on the 18th inst, by tha Rev
H. i. Price, George Lucas and Minnie Houser
both OF South Wilmington.
MOORE NICK EE,-Near Dover, on the 18th
lust, by the Rev. A. S. Mowbray, Thomas II.
Moore OF Kent county, Del, and Abble r.
Mckee OF Clearfield county, Pa
MALlN-GALDER.-At Chestertown, Nd, on
the 10th Inst by the Rev. W. R. Graham,
William f. Malin and Mollle ]. Calder.
PENNlNGToN-PEACo GaIeua. on the
81 insti by the Rev. K Herber Murphy, John
Remington and Elizabeth II. Peacock.
SPARkLlN-SMooT.-A Preston, Nd, on the
d7th Inst, by the Rev. j. Warthman, Walter
Sparklin and Rebecca Smoot
ACCOMPLISHMENTS winnipeg, Mani
tooa, on the nth inst j. W. Mcconnell OF San
Francisoo and Laura 4. Bigger of this city.
SHORT-DAVIS.-At Wyoming, on the 18th
Inst, by the Rev. W. M. Warner, Samuel
short and Lucy Davis, both of Ke county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
DEATH OF RBr. ". y. BUrIBn.
A Distinguished COIorcd Preacher
Dies of SOftenflRn NJ fine Kxrntv

Dies of SOfieninR of the Brain.
The Rev. William r. Butler died on
Saturday night at the almshouse. He
had become affected with softening of the
brain and was taken TO the insane depart.
ment OF that institution several months
ago. The remains were brought to the
late residence of the deceased, No. 1119
Adams street, yesterday by Undertaken
L. w. Palmer. The arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been made.
The deceased was one of the most
prominent colored preachers who was
ever stationed in this city. He was pastor
OF Ezion M. e. Church, Ninth and French
streets, for three years, and was after
wards appointed toZoar Church in Phila-
delphia. His pastorate here ceased about
four years ago, and not very long after
wards he was placed on the superannuated
list, having become afflicted with paralysis
OF the tongue. He never changed his
residence from this city after he had been
stationed here, and after the paralysis
mentioned, his health gave way until he
Siiccumbed to the brain trouble which
caused his removal to the insane asylum
and his subsequent death.
The leading position which Mr.. Butler
occupied among the colored ministers
was shown by the action of the eolored
delegates to the general conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church which
was held in Cincinnati five or six years
ago These delegates urged upon the
conference the appointment of colored
bishop and, at meeting held to consider
the matter decided to recommend the
Rev. Mr. Butler for the bishopric. The
conference, however, decided not to
aceede to the request, as it is likely the
deceased would have been bishop.
Mr.. Butler came to this city from Rhode
Island and was possessed of liberal edu-
cation. He was considered the most
scholarly member of the colored minis.
try in this city, and in the front rank of
the colored preachers of the country
He was twice married, and his second
wife and number of children survive
him. One of his sons is a school-teacher
in the south. Deceased was about As
years of age, and was connected with the
order of Freemasonry.