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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
A REMARKABLE FEMALE SURGEON.

Graduating at the Age of Twenty-SiN.
She Goes to Egypt.
The death is announced in Cochin China of
Nine. DIR. Ribart, female surgeon of re
markable skill, and whose career was very eX-
traordnary an experience that no other wo-
man has ever had Beginning a waitress
in n little drinking shop of the Quarter Latin
of Paris, she passed, while still very young,
through the usual experiences of PariSian
griSette and became connected with mcdi-
cal student who frequentcd the shop. Her IN
stinct was irresistible. No sooner did she come
in contact with hi books and instruments
than she fell upon them and literally devoured
the knowledge they contained. She awaited
herself of his teachings, too, and drew from
him everything he learned, so that 10y the
time she had reached the age of 26 she pre-
scented herself for examination rs surgeon,
and passed the ordeal brilliantly and triumph
antly.
She soon recognized the field that lay open
before her i'll the Egyptian harems, to which
male surgeons were not admitted, and where
women suffered unspcakahle torments for the
lack of proper attendance. At Cairo she speed
lily established large practice and had every
prospect of doing well, but her habits of dis
sipation had been formed carly, had become
rooted and We're unconquerahlc.
Her career of vice ended finally III an
Egyptian madhouSe, and her sufrerings in
that horrible place Were as great as her cN-
ccSScs had been. After six months of this
severe but Salutary regimen she recovered
her mind, but never fOrgave her heartleSs
and diSreputable Levantine friends who had
hastily thrust her out of sight and mind into
the horrors OF an insane asylum
Her career in Egypt was over, but she
coud not return to Europe, and nothing was
| left her but the French possessions iii Asia
| She made her way out To the French colony
in Cochin China. Here her talents and her
| beauty, which despite the life she had led IN
| Egypt and her suircrinss in the mad house,
| had never failed her, won her instant recugni-
| ton and She in great demand among
women. The oil queen mother of AMMAN
| had been blind for years and hailed with de
| light the prospect of relief held out to her 10y
| the French physician. Mime. Ribart died
| suddenly the day before the operation WAS to
| be performed, the result, supposed, of the
strains upon her health which her Egyptian
| experiences had entailed She was still young
| and had prospects of rodeeming the past, for
| her talents in her difficult profession were
| great and mdoubted. Probably no Euro
| pean woman ever knew much of the inner
| life of the harem in the east and ats dark side
| ms this ex arisette.-New York World
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
The Truth Of history.

We do not remember now Just where,
but since the nomination of j. c. Greeley
for Congress, evidently with the view of
conciliating the temperance people, it is
stated that he is entitled to the credit of
the passage of the so-called, now exist
ing, local option, or temperance law.
We are not aware that Mr.. Greeley
makes any such claims himself, except
in so far as the failure to correct a mis-
apprehension in his favor, in that con
nection, may be considered asserting a
claim. Good morals and a respect for
truth require a man to correct mistake
when Brought to his knowledge, and
even a moderate degree of honor and fair
dealing will not permit a gentleman TO
reap a benefit from another's act under
the erroneous idea that he is the author
of it. We do not know positively that
Mr. Greeley is aware that the Inaugural
ton and passage of the temperance bill
is attributed to him, but we do know the
public prints have so stated, and we are
well aware he can, ard doubt not he
does, read.
Mr.. Greeley, however, is not the fist
Senator who has failed TO correct an error
as to the history of the TEMPERANCE bill.
when he himself was enormously given
the credit for its inception and passage.
We know of one who permitted temper
ance organizations to resolve him merit
orious of great honor therefor. and when
such rec olutions were brought directly
TO his knowledge, uttered not a word In
correction, but complacently accepted
honors, If such they we've, properly du"
another.
The truth is, the so-called Local Option
law, passed in 1888. and now in force in
the State, originated iH the iSs's,Liy,
and was never heard of in the Senate
until after its passage, following pro-
tracted struggle, in the Assembly. After
its passage in the Assembly it was sent
to the Senate and there amended. 1t
was returned to the Assembly, which
body refused to agree TO the Senate
amendment and even on the committee
of conference, which the refusal of the
Assembly to agree, made necessary.
neither Mr.. Greeley nor the other falsely
accred'ted Senator was a member, if the
writer, who was a member, remembers
correctly. Senator Duncan, of Sumter
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Returned

Mr.. L. r. Trafford returned Monday
from England, where he went to spend
the summer. His visit was cut short by
the fire which consumed his hardware
store on the 18th of August. He had
heard none of the particulars of the fire
before reaching home, having only re-
ceived a dispatch informing him of the
fact of the fire. He left England ten
days after the fire, and before the Jour
nal, with the full particulars, could
reach him.
He says times are very dull in Eng
land; that in some respects she lis as bad
off as Ireland, and that many are com
ing TO Florida right away, and many
more are preparing to come IN the near
future. Six came over in the same YES
sci with him, five for Sumter and one for
Orange county. Every where he went in
England people were talking about Flor
ida Sanford Journal.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Fine Irish BOtatOcS.

Mr.. Crane, of Nashua, was in town
yesterday. He brought with him some
samples of fine Irish potatoes, which
were dug last March, and, notwithstand-
ing the general belief that potatoes will
not keep in Florida, these are as fresh
and sound as if they were fresh dug.
Mr.. Cranes method of keeping the pota-
toes may be of interest. He puts them
in a north room, and, while giving them
good ventilation, is careful to exclude all
the light. He has had the best success
with his potatoes, and his example will
be a good thing for our farmers to fol-
low
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
The Finest Sweet Potatoes.

Yesterday Mr.. G.. L. Harris, of Buffalo
Bluff, presented us with a bunch OF
sweet potatoes that excel anything of
the kind ever seen in Florida. They
were of the Nansman variety, the seeds
of which were imported by Mr.. Harris,
and, from the sample before us, it seems
to be the potatoe for this section. The
bunch consists of twenty-four good-sized
potatoes, having grown since the first of
June, when the plants were put out.
The potatoe yields from five to six hun
dred bushels per acre, which makes
about as profitable root crop as can be
GROWN
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Card of Thanks

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho-
dist church desire TO express their CRATE
full appreciation of the kind assistance
rendered by the ladies and gentlemen of
other churches in their performance of
Thursday night. Especially do they de-
sire to thank Ms. Lansing and Miss
Maggie Moragne for directing in the ar
rangement of the tableaux. to the press
for its generous notice, and to the public
for its cordial patronage.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
A Born Little Actress.

Little Miss Nina Wolff fairly cap
tured the audience, at the concert on
Thursday evening, by her splendid rem
dition of the part assigned her. Her
self-possession was perfect, although it
was the first time she had ever faced an
audience; and her character song, "Oh,
You Little Darling" won the heartiest
and most prolonged applause. She is a
born little acress, and for one so young
to do so well was a surprise to all.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Another Ticket to BE Put Up.

We learn from gentleman who is
well posted in such matters, that the
Prohibitionists of this county will put a
ticket in the field for the Senate and
House of Representatives. This will
give us triangular fight in this county,
with all the odds in favor of the Demo-
Gratis winning, as not enough votes can
be secured to elect the Prohibitionists,
and we suppose they do not have much
hope of victory, and only put this ticket
up to get good start for a decisive
election at some future day.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Aug. II,

GAINESVILLE, FLA, Aug. II, 1856.
1. HARKINs billiard, ESQ, State Agent
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York:
DEAR SIe-I desire, through you, to
thank the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York for the promptness
with which they paid over to me the
sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, that be-
ing the amount for which the life of my
late husband, John X. Strous, was i'll
sured in your company. Though only
insured for the short space of eight
months. they paid the entire sum before
the expiration of sixty days. which is
seldom done. / cannot find words to
express my feelings of gratitude to you
for inducing my husband to take out a
policy, thereby providing for myself. his
aged mother, and four little children.
l hope you may succeed in persuading
every married man in taking apology,
so that if it should please Providence to
call the father and husband, he could
die easier, knowing he was not leaving
his helpless family depending on stran-
gers.
Sincerely wishing the Mutual Life In
surance Company of New York all the
success it deserves, l am yours, most re-
spectfully, MARGARET j. STRoUS.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Democratic Appointments for Put
nam County, Florida.

Hon. Chas. Dougher candidate o f
the Conservative Democratic party for
Congress, with Hon. r.. III. McMeekin,
Hutchinson, candidates for the State
Senate and House of Representatives,
from this county, assisted by Hons. y. j.
Russell, John f. Hartridge, Robert w.
Davis, Benz. 7. Calhoun, VIM. III. Wigg
and other speakers. will address the citi-
zens of Putnam county, ut the following
times and places:
Baldwin's School House, Tuesday,
October 9th.
Coles Plantation, Wednesday, Octo-
Der 9Th.
Munroe's Lower Mill, Thursday, Octo-
Der eth.
#Interlachen, Friday, October sth.
%Palatka, Saturday, October 9th.
pomona, Monday, October 18th.
Crescent City, Tuesday, October l2th.
Como, Wednesday, October 18th.
Georgetown, Thursday, October 18th.
Norwalk. Friday, October 18th.
Welaka, Saturday, October 10Th.
Varnes', Monday, October 18th.
Bostwick, Tuesday, October 10th.
San Mateo, Wednesday, October 20tb.
Orange Mills, Thursday, October 2lst.
Francis, Friday, October 22d.
The places marked with a 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 candl-
dates and speakers. The citizens gener-
ally are invited 10 attend.
Iiy order of the County Executive
Committee.
WIN. +. FORWARD, Chairman.
Jos. PRICE, Secretary.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

The scheme Is 10 shell the streets, w hich
can be done very cheaply, and it is amply
substantial, as has beer proven by the
shell road in front of the Phenix Hotel
and in front of Mr.. Underwood's prop
erty on River street. Judge Vertrees
says he will give $500, and others will be
equally liberal in money donations and
in teams and in lumber. Let the ques-
ton be agitated, and if necessary let a
public meeting be called and see what
can be done in this line.
The Mobile Telegram has this timely
paragraph on one of the new departures
of journalism. The custom is an impor
ted one, and our metropolitan contempt
raries are as much to blame for the prac-
tice as are the more unpretentious
country papers: lone of the most SIN
gular developments of the journalism Of
the day-especially country journalism
is the prominence given in tie local
intelligence columns to the movements
of the charming Susies. and Bessies, and
Daisies of the vicinity, and the DAISIES
and Bessies and Susies that come to visit
them from other places. few years
ago a lady's name, young or old, scarce
ly ever was seen in a newspaper; now,
however, every girl in the country seems
to have her chance for a notice" Truly
is this Susie's and Bessie's Day, We
hope the fair ones may enjoy it while it
lasts. After awhile Susie's and Bessie's
Day will be over. Then comes the re
action. Like the lotus eaters, they are
now wrapped in a pleasant dreamer
perhaps we should say a wild, fascina-
ting rapture of notoriety. 1t is habit
we fear, that will be hard to break
| Engineer de Montmollin had the steam
fire engine out for a test yesterday after
| noon, attached to the artesian well at the
court house. The engine was found in
good order, and can throw a stream of
water equal to any of them of the same
size. The new company, only nine in
number, had a stream OF water started
in a few seconds less than six minutes,
the best time that has ever been made
with the engine, and shows the ability OF
the boys to handle the machine when ne
| ceSsity demands.
Judge Burt, or Palatka Heights, be
lieves in home products, especially as re
CARDS hay. He is having a large guam
tity of crab grass cut and dried, which
makes about the best dry stock feed Il
be had. This grass grows in almost any
quantity in Florida. and as it is easily
harvested it is a great wonder that more
people do not do like the Judge, ant
save all they possibly can.
j. G.. Mangold. has completed his view:
taken of the Charleston ruins, and now
has them on sale at his gallery. He
made the trip TO Charleston especially
to procure these views, and they are
made in his usual first class way of do
ing such things. We are under obi
cations to him for number of the views
and prize them very highly.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

COOP BREAD would inform the
public that have my bakery open, and
am ready to fill all orders for Bread,
Cakes, Pies, etc, on short notice. Give
me a trial, and l will guarantee satisfac,
ton. S. Graham, corner Lemon and
Peck streets. selo-I
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

county, was a member of the conference
committee, and it was mis- amendment
that Cccasioned the necessity of such
committee. There was no contest in the
Senate over the bill, except as caused by
Senator Duncan's amendment, which
was agreed to by the conference commit
tee and ultimately by the Assembly.
Fiat .juStifid rUit coelum-SdHford
,TyUysy7gy
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

A gentleman just returning from
South Florida reports the water in the
lakes and rivers higher than for manv
wears, in some instances covering the
railroad tracks and greatly delaying
trains while settlers are nearly cut off
from supplies owing TO unfordable
streams and swamps. 1t is to be hoped
our rainy season is over.--Ocdld Free
Press,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

MUsIC.-A lady will give instruction
i'm instrumental and Vocal Music TO a
limited number of Young Ladies. Terms
moderate. Address X, p. o. Box 1863,
Palatka. sei'-u
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Just received at b. j. Grooms, another
car load of Keller Bros Celebrated
Roller Process Flour" which Will he SOLD
at rock bottom prices. oelost
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

If YOU want New Shoes fer Sunday,
call on the Boston Shoe Company, who
have Just opened New Stock. Latest
Styles at Lowest Figures. Dalton BLOCK,
Lemon Street. selo-it
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

All advertisements inserted in this column
will he charged eight 81 cents per line for
each insertion. There will be no deviation
from this rule. Persons who wish to avaii
themselves of this column can make their
own estimates of cost. Where the advertise
ment is inserted in both Daily and Weekly
the charge will be Ten uO) cents per line each
Insertion Terms-CASH-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

INTERI.ACHEN, FLA Home ana
Day School for Girls will be opened on
Monday, October 4. 1886, on Boylston
street, opposite Hotel Lagonda. For
terms &c, address MISS >. +. Bradley,
Prin. selo-iol
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Vertrees & Co. have just received
fine lot of Fresh Irish Potatoes, which
they will sell at the lowest possible
prices. Call on them. Seleot
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Intelligence Bureau.

Servants, Cooks, Nurses and Laborers
furnished on short notice by L. l.. Nc
Coy, the leading fruit and vegetable
dealer, corner Lemon and Peck streets.
sells 30td&w
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18
Not ice.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners for Putnam
County will sit as a Board of Equaliza-
ton on the First Friday in October, 1856.
BY order of the Board.
sal4-4t VIM. +. FORWARD, Clerk:
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Vertrees X Co. Just receiv ed carload
Noers best Flour. Guaranteed as good
as any in the market; at prices to suit
the times. ly2'-f
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

California Fruit just received at w. A:
Merryday's. seplo-tt
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

For RENT.-house of Z rooms; also a
cottage CT rooms. Apply to S. c..
Chandler, corner of Lemon and Front.
au26-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Strawberry Plants for sale. Apply to
au21-tf III. L. DINSEN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Vertrees & Co. have Just received {
car load of the celebrated Tennessee
wagons. aulltI
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Two cottages to rent. Apply to p.
Cunneely. au17-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Bermuda Onion.
The Red and White Seed. all fresh, at
The Family Sto.e." r. r. REID.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Garden Seeds.
A new stock of Landreth's fine Seeds
now on hand at 1.-THE Family Store"
se9-tf R. X. REID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

near business part of town. Address
w." care of NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Onion Sets.
Extra Early Red Silver Skin and Vel
low Strasburg Onion Sets, at 1.-The Fam
ily Store" se9-tf r. X. REID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Lime for sale In any quantity by Yer
trees & Co. aul1tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

HOTEL FOR RENr.-The hotel building
known as the Graham House. is offered
foi rent at reasonable rate. Apply to l..
Falk. ieStf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-09-18

Palatka Lodge, No. "a, F. & A. NJ. reg
ular communications first and third Fri
day of each month.
b. l.. LILIENTHAI., w. Nj.
F.. c. Posi-, SECRETARY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
IN LOVE WITH A SPY.
An Atlanta Lady Tells How Sh
Won a Husband in War Times.

An Atlanta Lady Tells How She
Won Husband in War Times.
An Atlanta lady told Constitution re-
porter Che following Tuesday:
SIN the latter part OF go my, father sold
his plantation and negroes, and, packing
up our plate and valuables, moved us all
to Memphis, and it was here that | first
met the gentleman who enlisted under
my banner, and who has ever been faith
full to the cause he then espOused, hut this
was not until the closing years of the
war. During the latter part of the strug-
gle the country round about Memphis
was infested with guerrilas, under
the leadership of Forrest, who harrassed
the people to such an extent that it
was necessary for them to seek protection
i'm Memphis, which was then under the
command of the Federal General, Wash
burn. The latter frequently sent out
scouting parties in search of the bush
whackers and the country people.
especially those thought to be Southern
sympathizers, suffered greatly at their
hands. NV father bitterly denounced
this guerrilla mode Of warfare, but at the
same time If any one of Forests men
was lucky enough to enter Memphis
in disguise he made straight for
our house, aud was provided with
whatever he needed. This was
known, too, 10 Gen. Washburn
and his officers, and it has al
ways been puzzle to me how father
escaped arrest at their hands; but | sun.
pose 1t was due TO his benevolence to the
needy of all classes. One night, iustas
the house was shut up, preparatory to
the inmates retiring, a loud knocking was
heard at the Kitchen door, which so
frightened the servants we had retained
that they all rushed to places OF hiding.
Some secreted themselves in closets. and
others under beds. The knocking WAS re-
peated until father went down TO ascer-
tain who it was, and what was wanted
On opening the door, a soldier, dressed in
blue uniform, confronted him.
Nothing was safe at that period. Rob
berries, arsons and murders were the or
der of the hour; hut my father invited
him in, and took him 10 the dining room,
thinking that POSSIBLY no was n hungry
soldier IN the Yankee army. The soldier
quickly undeceived father by saying that
he belonged 10 FORESTS command, ard
had come TO Memphis TO take observa-
tiOns, and asked for shelter for the night.
1t seems that the Federnls had detected
him, for while my father and he were TALK
ing, Federal cavalry rode up to the house
aud demanded admlttance in loud tone.
While those outside were clamoring 10 he
admitted, my father rushed up stars
with the Confederate soldier and hid him
In closet, the door OF which was so cor.
structed tnat II was almost impossible To
detect II with the naked eye. Then re-
turning down stairs father opened the
front door aud invited the compRnding
ohlcer IN. Inc officer explained that ne