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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

Congress is settling down TO business
IN good earnest. and numerous bills have
been introduced and refer .ed already.
In the Senate a tiff resolution has
been Introduced, looking to a revision of
duties. In the Hou' Mr. Adams in
troduced bin change the law N rela-
ton 10 the amount of Unit, ID States
bonds required to Il kept on deposit by
national banks as s'curny for thc@- can.
collation..
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

The South could ask no better confirm
alton of her prog. ess in recuperation after
her passage though the wine-pres of
civil war, than the report made in the
proceedings of the North Georgia Com
ference. on Saturday, that while the
Methodist EpisC opal Church 8 nth had
at the close of the war memt rship of
about 4t0.0y0, it now numt ars in the
neighi orhC ri Of 1,C,),C31 communi-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

There are 200 car loads of wheat snow
bound in the Northwest. The elevators
along the line of railroads are also full.
but can do nothing toward shipping, as
it is impossible to secure facilities, owing
to the extreme cold
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09
THE DAILY NEWS.

The DAILY NEWS Is published every morn
Ing, except Monday. and delivered by carriers
In the city, mailed postage free, for 80 cents
u month. 81 - for three months, So for slI
months. or s. per annum.
THE WEEKLY NEWS Is an SPACE bo-cOiumD
paper, published every Friday, cOnta lning
a the news Of the week, local and general. IL
fs the largest and haudSJEneSt weekly paper
published m Florida. and will be mailed post
age free for 81 year. Or - cents TOR Elk
months. Specimen copies free 20 ar afureHs-
Local advertisements - cents per line Tor
first insertion and 10 cents per line tor ettcn at
ditioua insertion. Special notices 10 cents per
line. Reduced rates on continued advert Sc
mentE
All advertising bills become due pro rate
every month. Local advertisements due AT
the expiration of the tim tor which they axe
inserted
All remittauces should be made by express.
money-orosr or registered letter.
Address,
-. u. HAMMOND,
BUSINESS MASAGER,
PALATKA. FLORIDA.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

A. intelligent setter Is that owned by
Editor Crosby, OF The Boston Advertiser,
II all accounts II ia wonderful actions
may be believed. The other day lady
walking through the field where Mr..
Crosby was spending his vacation lost her
watch. The setter was made 20 smell OF
the laGy's watch pocket, and then told 70
bring dead Bird He ranged the field
in fine form, and finally came 10 stand
Ct a little tuft Of grass. When lis mas
ter came mp he found the watch ticking
under the doc : reliable nose Chicago
Times
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

Captain 10. Mckee, formerly of the
steamer Monticello, and so favorably
known on the st. Johns, mas been put in
command of the steamship City of Co
iumbia, of the Charleston and New York
Line. Captain Mckee has hundreds of
friends in Florida, who viii be plea 7ed to
learn of his promotion and good luck.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

The Mining stock of San Francisco.
which so suddenly ok an upward
shoot on Tuesday. - suddenly took a
downward plunge, and threatened TO
keep on going down UTtd the old tigJre
was reach, l. The break be, created
widespread CONSERVATION.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

Governor Lee has refused to interfere
with the sent ence of CIuverius, con
demned t. be hanged for the murder of
Miss Madison. in Richmond, and Inc will,
therefore. be hangC |.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

OIL has taken plunge dow award.
We are plea ed to make the announce
ment. The decline was so sudden and
heavy that it caused panic on the New
York Exchange on Tuesday. The de
cline was 81 cen :
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

Senator Call is already getting in good
work for Florida. He has introduced a
bill into the Senate, providing for the
continuance Of the work OF deepening
the channel at the mouth of the St.
Johns River
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

Ex-Secretarv OF the Navy, Chandler,
Is posing just now in the role Of peace
maker, and IS endeavoring to effect a
reconciliation ,twe er .uator Edmunds
and Mr.. Blaine.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

The new two-cent postage stamp that
win be out the Ist of January next, il
pronounced the handsomest of the lot.
Upon blue tinted background will rect
an embossed head of &c orgs Washington.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09
John E. Owens, the comedian, is dead

Cong fessmau Mor1ison's friends are
endeavcriug to secure that statesman's
appointment TO the Chief Cierkship of
the House for the fiftieth term of Con
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09
II Va. Not nIrl,le,I.

School Ieachcr-Now, Master TboIup-
son, tell me the denominations into which
the money OF the United Kiud-am Is d.
vided.
Master Th0mpson-Don' know
Schgn! TIacher-Dou't you know how
the money your father brings home every
Saturday night IS divided
Master Thompson-'Tain divided
Mother takes it all
Use va.re u.rrlatn uael, of the kitchen "a.
be ana -.u.- .ui under hooks That hold Tin
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09
J.F, Tenney G Son
FsDEREl POIET. RI.

AVE IN STOCK ABOUT THIRTY THOU
l. SAND GOOD handmade and & heart
Cypress Shingles. much superior To sryysG A.
they have several hands making for THEM.
they can ~urtly almost any den and. Fssgc
80" Tor Ice, delivered ga the V La-f here.
GudAgg
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-12-09

REG IsTERED Al THE PALATKA POST OFFICE
As SECOND-CLASs MAIL MATTER
PALATKA, FLA, DEC. 9, 1856.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
Shnrt atnna-

Capt. Beard Of the Nashvilles saws that
MacOn's Smith is the most promising
young pitcher he ever saw.
Manager Cushmau Is in the East on the
lookout for stronger men. He saws he
will make the Charlestons second to no
club in the South.
The members OF the Union COrnet Band
and of the Savannah Volunteer Guards'
Band will play match game next week.
probably on Friday, for the benefit OF the
Union Cornet Bands new uniform fund.
A Boston bo0kmaker is giving the fol.
lowing odds on the different league clubs
not getting first or second: Chicago and
New York, TO; Boston and PhiladelpbIs
I'll; st. Louis, 10-1; Washington, 23-I. and
Kansas City, SOL.
Macon says that while Charleston and
Savannah are the youngest clubs In the
league. they have taught the Southern
League good lesson. Both have secured
popular professional managers and an
trusted them with full power and plenty
of money.
Manager Arson Is reported as saving
that he ie well satisfied with his new bat
terry, Flynn aud Noodle. "As TO the pen
nant, said the burly Chicagoan, 81 think
We'll Get there again. / doubt whether
New York will make a good second. She
played in great luck last year to stand as
well as she did. st. Louis and BOston
viii both make it very lively for her."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
ALL IN PINK AND WHITE.
The Peak sisters rink and W hito lea
at Masonic Hall Let NiSht-

]
at Masonic Hall Let Ni>ht-
The Peak Sisters and their friends gave
PINK and white tea at Masonic halI last
night. The walls were hung with pink
6ags and banners; pink Japanese drag
ons were suspended from the gallery;
mink lanterns hung around the
stage: the stage setting were PINK;
Z pretty Young misses in PINK dresses
posed gracefully in the tableaux; the
( PeaS Sisters were in pink; young ladies
/ M dainty pink and white caps served tea
I and delicacies from an immense pink
draped booth at the lower end OF the
nail: everybody connected with the
entertainment was in pink costume, and
even the programmes were pink. The
audience was about the only thing that
wasn't pink, and even that was set in
pink.
The first part Of the entertainment con-
sisted OF drama, lone Hour, or the Car
nival Ball." a solo by Miss LaZaron; the
Peak Sisters and tableau; The Inter
rupted Courtship."
Afterwards there was an intermission
for tea. The rest OF the programme was
then finished. The characters in the
drama were In fancy ball costumes. MI.
W. ID. Richardson was "Charles swiftly"
Miss Mamie Nicolson was Fanny" Miss
Wilson was Aunt Beyilp and Mr.. Moore
was "O'Leary."
The Peak sisters, eight OF 'em. were the
feature OF the entertainment. They were
the two Misses Hopkins and Misses Du-
Bose, Nicoison, Way. HinsOn, Davis, and
Norwood. Their appearance was unique.
They were dressed in pink and wore very
tall, cOne-shaped, white hats, from the
peak OF which hung pink cord. At the
end OF this was pink tassel.
1t was probably from the peaked shape
OF their hats that the young ladies' took
their names. AS they stood In line on the
stage and sang "Do you know the muffin
man." the peaked hats swaying in time
TO tue music, the effect was exceedingly
novel. Finally the muffin man Mr..
Louis Way, with his tray Of mullins,
appeared, and the sisters fol-
lowed him OF the stage. The
performance was very amusing, and the
Peak sisters were loudly applauded.
The tableauX were all exceedingly well
given. The musical part OF the programme
after the intermissiOn included a violin
and piano duet, "LucreZia BOrgia," by
Prof. Leon and Mr.ThOmas Richards. and
a quartette by Mrs. SusOng, Mrs. Dun
woody, and Messrs. Field and Murphy.
After the entire programme had been
gone through with there was more tea.
The entertainment was In every way a
pleasing success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEWALK.

4Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters 49, Yesterdays Happen
ings Told in Brief Paragraphs
Pickings at Police Headquarters
Solomon's Lodge, +. A. NJ, will hold 8
regular communication tonight.
The st. Andrews Society will hold its
April meeting at Metropolitan hall To-
night.
Martin McKenny and Felix Niece,
colOred. were arrested 5:lO p, m. yes
terdav for gambling on the streets.
The Southern Mutual Loan Association
will hold its adjourned monthly meeting
at the office OF the President, no. lIo
Bryan street, at O'Clock this afternoon
The cast which will present five scenes
from Richelieu at the entertainment d.
the Theatre tonight had its last rehearsal
last night. The parts are exceptionally
well taken for non-prOfessionals'
The duBignon Volunteers. the Blunt
Volunteers and the BALDWIN Blues, all OF
Baldwin county, Wilson's battery OF
Jacksonville, and tue "allon 'uaIus,
are the latest companies nat signlied
their intention OF coming TO the Centen-
nial.
Mr.. Theodore Collst, the junior member
oi the enteprising firm or COliat Bros,
viii leave this afternoon on the Boston
steamer CITY Of Macon. H. will be absent
on a European trip for several months.
Mr.. Isad0re COlat, from their Darien
store, VIII succeed him in charge Of their
business here.
The next attraction al the Theatre will
be Zera Semon's Vaudeville show, which
opens on Monday. The troupe will re-
main here thu wha'. week. and will give
a performance eVeCY night al popular
prices. SemOn hal with him the Royal
MariOnettes. with which he gives a min
strel and Humpty Dumpty pantomime.
Mr.. John jenkins has been awarded the
contract forTaisng the sunken pilot boat
Sprite. The contract includes, after rails
ing her, the putting on Of new keel and
Tecaulking her to the low water line. Mr..
jenkins left at midnight on the tug Con-
stitulion with some hands aud two light
ers in tow, and will begin operations i'm
mediately.
runner named Nielsen, employed by
Mr.. Nicolas Paulsen, had a narrow es-
cape from drowning yesterday. The Nor
wegiau bark Ole Bull was on her way to
the CITY in tow Of tug. When opposite
Fort OgIethOrpe, Nielsen attempted to
row alongside. The painter was hove to
bin. but the speed with which the bark
was going jerked him into the river, and,
at the same time, came near swapping
the boat. Nielsen was fished out without
any difficulty a wet man, as well as a
scared one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
THE FLORAL SOCIETY.
It's Objec Methods and Plan of OrganI.
cation.

cation.
The Savannah Floral Association has
issued circular stating the objects and
methods of the association and its plan OF
organization. The circular is sent out by
Mr.. f. Eugene Durbec, Dr.J C. LeHardy,
and Messrs. Clement Saussy, J. Gardner
and J. B. Ripley.
The objects of the society are stated to
be the development of resources and the
culture OF taste.
/. In the advancement and perfection
OF all branches of horticulture.
,. In the fostering and encouragement
OF skill in drawing, painting, needlework
and culinary art.
3. In the breeding and improving of do
nestle animals and pets.
Fairs and exhibitions will be held,
prizes and medals will be distributed to
deserving competitors.
Ladies will be admitted to membership,
with all rights and privileges pertaining
thereuntO, and will be eligible to Office.
The annual assessment will be So. which
will entitle each member to the following
privileges:
1. To be present and vote at all meet
iDgs of the society.
,. To have access TO the library.
3. To have free admission to all exhibit
tons Of the society for him or herself and
immediate family.
4. To receive all the publications of the
society.
8. To receive a share of any seed,
scions, trees or plants that may be dis
tributed.
In order to create fund for sustaining
the organization in its infancy, a life
membership has been Incorporated into
its privileges. The life membership will
bestow upon the holder, whether male or
female, all the rights and privileges of a
member during his or her lifetime, and
will be valued at $50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
NOW FOR THE PENNANT.
SAVANNAH OPENS THE FIGHT
WITH CHATTANOOGA.

EOw the Home Club Showed Up In
dividuaIly in the Games with the
Northern Giants - Advantages
Which Successful Start will Give
in the Race.
The Southern League season opens to-
day and the fight for the championship
pennant will begin in Savannah, Charles
ton, Augusta and Macon. The exhibition
games which Savannah has played
against the leading clubs of the country
has given the public something of an idea
of what the home team is capable Of doing.
The summary gwen below of the 10
games of the exhibition series which Sa-
vannah has played against Louisville,
Detroit, Pittsburg, Columbus and Chi
cagO shows that it has fine fielding team.
The percentage of the team for the
10 games was .9l8. It's batting percent
age is not 80 large, but considering that it
was such pitchers as Baldwin, Twtchell,
Morris, ClarksOn and Flint that the team
faced, the percentage is exceedingly cred
table. The team is now thoroughly Or
gained; the men are in good condition
and all that remains to be done is to win
games.
The following is the summary of the
batting and fielding of the home team
and of the visiting teams that have played
in Savannah this season, compiled from
the official scores:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
MS YOUTH SAVED HIM.
1 Young Negro Lad Sent to the Peni-
Tertiary for Stealing a Diamond.

Young Negro Lad Sent to the Peni-
tertiary for Stealing a Diamond.
Last August Peter Bryan, little negro
boy. stole diamond breast-pin from the
house of Dir. II. &. Corvaisie. The young
thief took it to a pawnbroker and asked
for a loan Of s.. He said that a woman
had given it to him 10 pawn. The pawn
broker started to call a policeman. aud
Bryan started Of Peter disappeared
from the city, and went to South Carolina,
where he remained until recently. Yes
terday be was convicted Of the theft in
the Superior Court and was sentenced to
one year in the penitentiary. In passing
sentence Judge Adams told the boy that
bis youth saved him from a longer term
The case against Sarah Harris, who is
charged with burglary, was continued for
the term.
An order was granted allowing r. J.
DaVant. master in the case OF William
Duncan, executor, ETC., complainant, and
James II. Johnston and others, defend
ants, in equity, until April q to make
report to the Court
William Barretts case, assault to MUIR
der. was reassigned for tomorrow.
Court will meet this morning at 10
O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
Local PersOnaI.

Mr.. VIII A. Plaus, representing the
DR.. BOsankO Medical Company of PiquO,
Ohio, was one of the delegates to the Pnar-
maceutical Convention.
=. Levi, GreenYille, Miss; Harry T.
Murtha, jackson, Tenn; and Thomas
German, Providence, r. l., were among
the visitors registered at the rooms of the
Y. M. g. A. yesterday.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Knott will pass through the city to-mor-
row afternoon on a trip to Havana by Hay
OF Tampa. General Manager Haines Of
the Plant system is going over on the
Mascotte on the same trip.
Among the arrivals at the Pulaski
house Yesterday, were Mrs. II. j. Sanker
and daughter, New York; u. S. HOllister,
Lancaster, Pa; G. r. Parish, wife and
child, Toronto, Can; Luther Jones and
wife, EphraIm Weldon and wife, New
York; Edward Middleton, Milwaukee;
Frank Il. Russell, Minneapolis: r.. l.
Momson, Jr.. Baltimore; }. b. O'Donnell.
Philadelphia; G.. Il. Folsom, Boston.
Mass; Joseph Mann and wife, Milwau-
kee.
AT the Marshall house were j. Fl. MUIR
ray, Chicago; a. Knaup. Baltimore;
Harry II. Waite, Attleb0ro Falls; j. r.
Neeman, .. Hopkinson, Philadelphia; G.
Lewinson, Cincinnati; Il. S. Childs and
wife, Springfield, Mass; J. w. Legg and
wife, Mrs. II. NJ. Call, Mrs. G. II. Legg,
Cambridge, Mass; Mrs. IL. &. Martin,
Providence.
At the Harnett house were r. r. Will
son and wife, Mrs Mary Reed, Kansas
City, Mo-; j. Y. Hill, Lothian, Ga; T. NJ.
Taylor, Cedar Grove, Ga; w. n. Reid
and wife, New York; 5. +. Keller, Mrs.
VIM. Keller, Eden, Ca; II. p. Littledeld,
Jesup, Ga; Alex Peterson, Mount Yer.
non; }. +. Holden, wife and son, Lynn,
Mass; r. W. DOwd, Lowell, Mass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
s.C.GMERY. sergJ. signal Corps, O. ). A -.
Coming, Coming.

Yes, they are coming. Each steamer
is bringing them. Our handsome line of
Spring Clothing. Weare receiving one of
the handsomest lines of Spring Clothing
ever offered in the city. The very latest
patterns of goods made up in the very
latest styles and equal to custom made
goods, but at The very lowest prices. We
are receiving full lines of Suits for Men,
Youths, Boys and Children. Separate
Pants, etc, Also, we have the very latest
shapes in Black Stiff Hats just out; full
line of Black Soft Hats, all shapes and
prices. We have just received the hand
soonest line of new Spring Neckwear in
the city. Don't forget we are the agents
for the ''King OF Shirts" the best shirt in
the city, 81 unlaundried and 81 %
laundried.
If you are in need Of anything in our
line we can make it to your advantage to
call on us and get fitted out. CHAs.
LOGAN & Co., the Savannah Clothing and
Hat Store, 1879 Congress street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
TIE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The April Meeting of the Board Yester
day MornIng-A Brief Session.

The April Meeting of the Board Yester-
day Morning-A Brief Session.
The April meeting OF the County Com
InissiOners was held yesterday morning.
Only three members Of the hoard were
present-Chairman Walker and Commits
sIoners Lawton and Casey. Very little
business was transacted. Communica-
tions from Capt, j. b. West asking for the
drainage OF a number of places in the
Montgomery road, and from the Young
Mems Christian Association for permits
sion 10 hold Sunday services i'm the iail,
were referred % the proper committees.
A proposition from NJ. n. DeLettre to
clean the bricks in the old Jail walls was
received as information.
A number Of applications for county
aid and for relief from double tax were
also referred.
Bills amounting to $1,000 were ordered
paid.
The County Treasurer's report showed
a balance Of $45, 400 G5 in the county
treasury on April /.
A mum Der of other routine matters
were disposed OF, and the board adjourned
after having been in session hardly an
hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15

g. A. Power, Of Orlando, Fla, was the
plalntiii in a suit before a jury in Magis-
trate Molina's court yesterday. About a
year ago Mr.. Power made a verbal con-
tract with an agent Of Mr.. +. f. Cheat
ham, OF this city, to ship him 200 boxes of
oranges. Three small lots, amounting TO
81 boxes were shipped. A remittance
was made for the first lot.
After the shipments were stopped roth
parties claimed breach OF contract. The
shipper, because be had not received re-
mittances for two lots, and the commits
sion merchant because the oranges were
not shipped promptly.
The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff
for $54 with interest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
The Board of Trade Committee.

A meeting Of the Board of Trade was
held yesterday and the following standing
committees were announced for 1886:
Finance j. 7. Williams, f. A. Well,
6. S. Haines.
Arbitratlon-J. j. Dale, John Flannery,
G.. S. Ellis.
Appeals-Joseph d. Weed, w. w. Cor
don, j. +. Wheaton.
Complaints-C. Lucian Jones, F. D..
Bloodworth, 5. Guckenheimer.
Information and Statistics--I. G. Haas,
W. Schroeder, W. y. Holt.
Marine-Joseph A. Roberts, J. X.
Clarke, J. b. West.
Floor. W. Hinson, Andrew Hanley,
Wallace Cumming.
Printing. NJ. Gilbert, w. b. Still
well, a. Netsburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
Attention. Business Men ,

The Chathams' Centennial will bring to
the city the largest crowds ever assem-
bled in Savannah, and an unusual op-
portunity will be offered our merchants
for doing an immense business, which
can be easily secured by judicious
advertising, The best results from
money invested in advertising will
be obtained from that source to which
the people, citizens and visitors, look for
general Information, and that medium is
the newspaper giving it's readers all the
news from home and abroad.
The MORNING NEWS during Centennial
week will surpass any of it's former efforts
in journalism, and will publish in every
issue the fullest accounts Of every event
in each days programme. 1t is the only
paper in this part of the State pub
fishing the Associated Press dis
patches, which with its own special
telegraph service and correspondence,
will make it the journal sought for by the
people. The equipment of the MORNING
NEWS, its stereotyplng machinery and
perfecting press, is unequaled in the
South, and unsurpassed anywhere, and
on this occasion will enable it to meet
any demand made upon its editions.
Advertisements inserted in the MORNING
NEWS during Centennial week at the
usual rates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15

What is the use OF paying those high
prices for Clothing the FIRST part OF the
season. when you can go to Appel Bros
old stand and buy them for less money
now, than you can buy them from any
other house at the tail end Of the season.
A large and full line OF Gents fineCut-
Always and Straight Cut, of which an in-
spection is earnestly requested.
Boys and Children's Norfolks and
Straight Cut Suits, in endless variety.
Chidreu's Sailor Suits 90 cents. Boys
Waists 10 cents.
Also full and beautiful line OF Gents
Furnishing Goods, Hats, ETC., at remark
ably low prices.
No trouble to show goods.
In order 10 give everybody good 1T,
have made arrangements with two expe-
rlenced tailOrs, so that any alterations
can be done quickly and free Of charge.
Boys, remember, a Base Ball free with
every Suit. Appel Bros old stand, 1853
Congress street. Terms strictly cash.
ado. j. PERLINsKT.