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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Bricks are being hauled and piled on
the Gordon block property, preparatory
to building.
The Casa Monica is having a very
pretty garden arranged in the rear of
the sun parlor.
Six rooms have been engaged in the
San Marco for the use of some of the
Presidential party.
Work on the new waiting room of the
st. Augustine and South Beach Railway
on Central Wharf, was commenced yes
terday.
Tourists will obtain a better idea of
the wonders of Florida by visit to the
Museum, opposite Fort Marion, than by
months trip through the State.
The Ancient City Hook and Ladder
Company will pose for their pictures in
full uniform and with all their appa-
ratus, near the Plaza, this morning.
In a paper received by a gentleman at
the Magnolia Hotel from Los Angeles,
Cal, was a list of delinquent taxpayers
in Los Angeles county covering 226
columns.
work ON the old stone market yesterday,
putting a temporary roof on, which was
covered with palmetto leaves, making
very nice bower.
You can save your fare to st. Angus
tine by buying cunosities at the Tourists
Store, opposite Fort Marion. Alligators,
Soc; palmetto fans, 10 AID 25c.; alliga-
tor scarf pins, 15c.; rare Old books,
| ancient arms, etc.
Extra cars were put on the Palatka
and ST. Augustine road yesterday to ac-
eommodate the large increase of traffic.
| Numbers were compelled to walk into
the city, the buses being filled.
The sail boats are reaping a rich har
| vest during this fine weather, taking
| large parties over to North Beach. Large
parties were made up at the Ponce de
Leon, Casa Monica and Magnolia yester-
! day.
The Junior Temperance Society will
give an entertainment soon at Spencer
Hall, on the corner of Spanish and
| Orange streets, for the benefit of the
organization, consisting of music, read
| ings, etc.
The Baptist Society will give an enter
tainment next Tuesday evening, Febru-
airy 2Sth, in the parlors of the Plaza
/ Hotel. Refreshments will be served,
and the other features of the entertain
ment will comprise music and readings
by the best local talent.
Mr.. Geo. Tower has on exhibition a
very unique curiosity. 1t is miniature
design of the Old Cathedral, made com
plete with clock and bells, of Duke Ci-
garette boxes. Ii is made without any
stays or woodwork whatever, one box
being glued to another. 1t is the work
of Mr.. B. F. Livingstone
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Lake Weir Chautauqua.

The season of 1888 of this moral and
instructive institution will open Febru-
airy 25th with Prof. Richard A. Proctor,
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Soci-
ciety and distinguished astronomer, who
viii render two lectures ON the 2Sth and
29th, illustrated by powerful oxyhy
drogen lantern throwing pictures on a
twenty-four-foot screen splendidly illu-
minated in the darkened auditorium.
Few modern scientists possess in larger
measure the faculty of clothing scientific
facts in graceful and picturesque Ian
guage, and he has added fresh beauties
TO the study of astronomy by the glow
ing colors in which he has described it.
March 1st., during the day lectures by
Rev. \. e. Dickinl IN, of Virginia, and
at night lecture by Ex-Governor Stan
ton, of Kansas, subject immortality of
the soul"
March I'd and Sd day and evening, lee
ture by Prof. o. F. Fhppo on difficulties,
how to get in, how to get out, and how
to avoid, are exceedingly entertaining.
Rev. Sam Jones, of Georgia, and Rev.
j. B. Culpepper, of the same State, have
been secured for several dates. The SER
vices of Miss Josie Morrison, cornet
leader of one of the best church choirs
in the North have been engaged for the
session, this, with the addition of Mrs.
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sneoa Of Atlantio stenmer..

The returns, which have recently been is
sued by Mich N. Bell, superintendent of
foreign mills In the l,ostofiice at Washing
ton, give some information regarding the
speed of Atlantic steamers. These give the
time occupied in the conveying of mails dur
ing the twelve months from New York to
London. The Cunard liner Umbria heads
the list with an average time of 1873 hours,
while the Wisconsin, of the Guion line, which
stands ut the foot, requires 25S.I hours to
perform the same passage, being difference
Of very nearly three days. Second ON the
list is tho Umbria's sister ship, the Etruria,
with is hours Next comes the North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Trave, with an average
of 1898 hours and tho Anchor liner City of
Rome, with 3G;4 hours; while the Alaska,
of the Guion line, and the Aller, of the North
German Lioyds, compete very closely for
the fifth place with times of 205.3 and 1857
respectively Then we have considerable
number of North German liners with APP
proxinately equal times, the average of
which is very nearly the time taken by the
Cunarsi liner Aurania- Then follows the
Servid, of the Cunard line, with 21i = hours,
and then the White Star liners put in an APP
pearanee-the Britannia, with the time OF
BIOS hours; the Germanic, rs hours; the
Adriatic, go hours; the Republic, 2.55 hours;
and the Celtic, 23G hours. The best of the
neutrality-suspicious. line takes 240.7 hours,
while almost at the bottom stand the IIman
liners, the quickest Of which, the City of Chi
eago, takes 241.6 hours; and the slowest, the
City OF Chester, requires 2jG.s hours.
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PERSONAL.

DIR. N. d. Phillips, of Gainesville, is a
guest of the Magnolia.
Rev. j. j. Greed, of Orlando, registered
at the Magnolia yesterday.
Mr. Z. r. Whitaker and wife, of
Taunton, n. j., are stopping at the Mag
nolia.
Mr.. Jesse Stone and wife, of Water
town, Wis, are guests at the Florida
House,
Mr.. A. Caldwell and wife, of Kansas,
and Miss Logan, of Pennsylvania, are
stopping at the Magnolia.
Mr.. Nicholas Ball of the Block Island
Hotel, is in this city, guest of the Casa
Monica.
Mr. G. H. Watson and Mrs. C. A.
Watson, of Boston, are registered at the
San Marco.
Mr.. S. C. Gratz, of the Colonnade Ho-
tel of Philadelphia, is registered at the
Casa Monica.
Judge Marshall j. Clarke, of Atlanta,
NieN.s 10 lew ib thC Odoh
Monica, enjoying the sights of the An
cient City.
Mrs. David Graham, Mrs. E. E. Ora
ham, Miss Annie Corinth, and Miss Rene
Corinth, party of ladies of Philadel-
phia, are stopping at the Florida House.
Major w. j. Wagstaff, well known in
Florida journalism, and now of Birming-
ham, Ala, dropped into the DAILY NEWS
office yesterday evening. His striking
resemblance to President Cleveland mis-
led a number of citizens, who quite nat
urally supposed that the President was
paying his respects to THE DAILY NEWS.
Senior j. G. Prince, of the Grande Ho-
tel Passaje, Havana, who is stopping at
the Florida House, received a letter yes
terday from the proprietors, stating that
the tide of winter travel to the Ever
Faithful Isle" is rapidly increasing. The
slight fear of sickness has entirely dis
appeared and the last ship from Tampa
carried over good list of passengers,
more than half of whom stopped at the
Hotel Passaje.
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A Donkey Party.

Reader, do you know what this is?
are fortunate enough to attend one, for
it is positively beyond the descriptive
powers of the average reporter.
The one given Tuesday night at the
Magnolia, by Mrs. Palmer, and con-
Quoted by Mr.. Hammer, of New York,
was brilliant success. The rare skill
of the director, Mr.. Hammer, in drawing
so life-like representation of that ''use-
full animal so aptly described by Con-
gresham Proctor Knott, was only
equalled by his vigilance in requiring
each player to turn around exactly
three times after being blindfolded be-
fore attempting to supply the ''mewI'
with bright yellow caudal appendage.
Before the evening was half over the
walls, furniture, mirrors and few of
the spectators were brilliantly decorated
with the yellow appendages, and a very
few were found in the vicinity of the
animal anu upon all the various por-
tions of his anatomy e,ccept the right
place!
The prizes were awarded as follows:
First prize-Mr. E. w. Woody, of st.
Augustine, and Mrs. L. Reardon, of
Boston,
Second prize-Mr. C. Tousid, of st.
Louis.
BOBBY prize-Mr. j. Scott, of New
York.
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LEON seavey, Manager-open

Hair, a rare vocalist, wife of the Rev.
DIR. Hair, of Barlow, promises a rich
treat in music. Railway and steamer
lines have kindly consented to place
their rates at very low figure COM
mencing February %, continuing thirty
days. The directory tor the association
for this session is composed of some of
the most prominent and wealthy citi-
zens of the State, which is a sufficient
guarantee of the purposes of the institu-
ton, and should stimulate the lovers of
moral and intellectual culture to re-
newed energy.
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Fat as a Food.

The late Professor Hughes Benpett is
quoted as saying that the great cause of the
prevalence of pulmonary pythisis was the
scarcity of good butter and the abundance of
pastry cooks. a writer in Medical Reporter
afIirms that the butter supply has always
been inadequate. He says: The wise fools
calling themselves reformers, who a few
years age went about lecturing upon the in
furious nature of fat as food. did great
deal of harm in exciting prejudice against
fat ham, bacon, picked pork, and other
forms of wholesome fats.n
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HOW IT LOOKS.
A Correspondent Criticises Some Curious
Characteristics.
Editor of the Daily Netrs.

Editor of the Daily Nelrs.
How easy it is for some to work
against their own interests! They let
their own personal wishes and desires
lead them to antagonize those who can
do them the most good. We have ex-
amples of this here almost daily. As a
city and as individuals we have received
benefits unheard of elsewhere. There is
not property holder in the place who
has not had his wealth multiplied by
events of recent date, and yet how much
gratitude is manifested On the con-
trary, how many there are who are
willing to throw their own bread in the
fire simply to show how Independent
they can be! Such people come to their
senses usually when it is all too late to
change the tide which their own acts
have set in motion. X.
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G. A. r. Meeting.

At regular meeting of Chatfield Post
G. A. r. on Tuesday night the question
of turning out as a Post to the reception
of President Cleveland and party on
Thursday next was discussed.
In view of the fact that the member
ship of the Post was small and so many
were already included in other organiza-
tions, committees, ETC., it was resolved
that it would be impossible for them to
appear as Post, but would hail the
Chief Commander of the Nations COM
ing with glee, and would exert them
selves separately and individually to-
ward making his sojonrn while in the
Ancient City pleasant one.
JOHN l.. Cook, Commander.
j. BARNARD, Adjutant.
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line uooa, Orange street win fall in the

line uoo,, Orange street will fall in the
line.
5. The procession crosses the fort res
ervat;an an i goes south on Bay street to
St Franc,. sssn ON st. Francis west to
81. Georoe the uce north to King, thence
west to the Ponc, sde Leon Hotel.
6. At the Ponce de Leon gates. the
school children, Dire. Ssed III whi.e, WIN
strew flowers and ga lands along the
path of the cortege.
Z. The St. Augustine Gu, ards VIII act
as an honorary guard and WI IRA" up
in line on each side of the hotel 'ourl.
A dense fog yesterday afternoo. gave
promise of immunity from rain TOT ay'
and it is hoyed that the morning sun.
will dispel the mists and give us a day
of genuine Cleveland weather"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

There still remains doubt as to the
movements of the President after his ar
rival here. The idea of the Presidential
miles to East Palatka, and there obliged
to cross the river in the middle of the
night and take the train at Palatka at
midnight for the Indian River country,
does not seem to harmonic with the
Presidents expressed desire for rest. 1t
is far more likely that he will prefer to
remain quietly for the night in the lux
nrious quarters provided for him at the
Ponce de Leon.
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Social Event Of the Season.

The most distinguished social event of
the season at the Ponce de Leon, was
blue Parlor" yesterday, with Mrs. AL
fred Bishop Mason, of Jacksonville, as
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Julius Cattlin,
of New York, and Mrs. A. A. Hayes, of
Boston, who delighted the company with
some rare music. The entertainment
was voted by all present as signal sue
cess, which will doubtless lead the way
to others.
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The afternoon was diligently utilized
yesterday by the various committee
The reception committee met and ar
ranged the details of its duties. The
address of welcome and the presentation
of the keys, typical of the freedom of
the city, at the City Gates, will be dis
pensed with, and the progress of the
carriages containing the Presidential
party will not be interrupted. 1t is ex-
pected that the Presidents special train
will arrive about 12 O'Clock. Ample
precautions will be taken to prevent any
crowding of the station and the APP
proaches thereto, so that there will be
nothing gained by seeking to be at the
station. The line OF march is long
enough to enable every citizen
OF every class to have good
view of the entire party, and
besides, it is understood that the origi-
nal plan of "a public reception at the
Ponce de Leon in the evening, beginning
probably about 6 O'Clock and continuing
several hours, has not been abandoned.
nor the arrangements for the same
countermanded. The President has all
along insisted upon this. He manifestly
recognizes the right of the people of all
classes to have the freest access at proper
times. and under proper restrictions, to
their public servants, and he recognizes
that even on private pleasure trip like
tins he could not properly ignore the
desire of the public to greet him as
their Chief Magistrate. In the
entire matter Mr.. Flagler and
his representatives have been
simply governed by the known and FIRE.
quently expressed desire of the President
that he might be spared as much as pos
sibie the iatigues and delays of great
public demonstrations along his route
and particularly at its terminus. as st
Augustine is not unlikely to be. wher,
ne hopes for the enjoyment of a perioC
OF quiet. The official programme, Al
promulgated several days ago, is as fol
lows. 1t has been modified as aboy,
stated, and also in respect to the place o
debarkation, which has been change,
from the old to the new depot on Orang
street.
l. Marshal of the day with guard O
honor. composed of fifty young men O
horseback, and cal .iages for Presidents
party, will meet them at the old HaIifa
depot, end of the shell road, at 1915 a. m
Partof reception committee to be her
and assign carriages.
2. The procession will move soutl
down the shell road, to the CITY Gate
where, north of the gates, Mayor Green
and the reception committee will me,
them. The Mayor will present a for
key opening to President Cley,
lands party the hospitalitles of the oil,
esttown in the United States.
3. The Marshal of the day signals Il
United States troops on the fort to fl
salute. Twenty-one guns are fired
intervals.
A. As the procession moves tf-oul
the City Gates, across for the reserv
lion, the uniformed companies drawn
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Mayors court.

There were only three cases in the
Mayors Court yesterday.
5. A. Abner, for keeping a nuisance,
was fined s. and costs.
Mr.. Cook, for obstl dcting the streets
and throwing sand over the sea wall, So
and costs.
Philip Capo, for throwing trash over
the sea wall, s. and costs.
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An Ingenious Puzzle.

The cut here given shows a single perfor-
ated piece of wood having the form of a con-
ventional heart, and in the perforation is in
serted am arrow, also formed of single piece
of wood, the barb and bead being much
larger than the perforation in which the
shank OF the arrow is received The heart
is made OF one kind of wood and the arrow
of another The question is, How did the
arrow get into the hearts
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

Ono Of the natural resources Of the town
are the gas wells, about which Tho Kansas
Tribune relates the following particulars:
There are now some twelve wells, from
which nnconnted millions of cubic feet are
daily flowing. At night they glow like 81
gantic torches, with flames twenty feet or
more in height, which illuminate the sur
rounding country Pipes have been laid
through the town, supplying light and fuel
to everybody at a cost of almost nothing.
Various manufacturing industries are begin
ming to locate at Fort Scott, and others are
coming in. The future prosperity of the
place seems to be well settIedn
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

This famous patent has at last been de-
clared invalid in circuit court proceedings.
The rights were founded on the Glidden
patent, dated Nov. -, 1874. Hitherto it has
met with no legal reverses, though numerous
attempts have been made to overturn it The
latest decision, rendered by Judge Shiras, in
Iowa, declares it void for want of novelty
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Order Now /!

Orders for extra copies of THE DAILY
News of Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, containing accounts of the Presi-
dents visit, are already being received.
Those who wish to secure copies without
all should file their orders noto
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

Long before noon yesterday the pee
pie began to chang their banners ON the
outer walls" and ornament their several
abodes or places of business with drapery
of bright colors and flags of all kinds.
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Nuts, Nuts Nuts!

]. NJ. Webb & CO.. near City Gates,
St George street, in addition to their
large box trade in Choice Oranges ana
their constantly fresh stock of Veg
etables, will have this week a splendid
assortment of Western Nuts, Shellbarks
Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Chestnuts,
Hazelnuts, etc. Come and see them.
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SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
THE INGENIOUS PUZZLE or THE
HEART AND ARROW.

Information Regarding the Speed of Ocean
steamsrs-li Famous Patent Declared
Misunderstanding Gas syelis in the Town
Of Fort Scott, Kan.
The town of Fort Scott, Kan, appears To
be in the enjoyment of special blessings, nat
ural and artificial The government sugar
works are located there and during the late
sorghum cane harvest I6, 500 pounds of mer-
camille sugar was daily manufactured, and
the success of the sorghum sugar industry
established.
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Rescued from the Grave.

My wife
iHfu treatment and finally resulted
of her remedy, saaparl potash
IN strength
hand and
that
Irehaed
tof whoa rs my wHewa
W NJ.
Co.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

On the st. Johns River. Fla. Magnolia BoteI
Cottages and Springs.
hNE of the hcaithest and most charming
~ locations in the South. Situated on high
ground, with an extended range of water view
twenty-five miles from jacksonville by water
or rail. Pure water; perfect drainage. Home
like in all its arrangements. Accommodates
two hundred guests. Fruits aud fresh vege-
tables from the gardens, and pure milk
from the dairy The famous mineral spring on
the grounds contains valuable medicinal quail
itles, and is bottled Tor shipment all over the
State.
AINsLlE, McGILvRAY * GOODWIN, Mgrs.
ist<1-tmhi
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A New Petroleum Spring.

At Balakhan, near Baku, Russia, new
petroleum spring, which rose $50 yards,
flooded the country, impregnating every
thing. Nobody ventures to light a fire for
fear the town will 90 off like fireworks.
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HOTEL SAN MARCO. Sc. AUGUSTINE. FLA.

4 large and magnificent hotel. complete in
~ all its appointments, and with all the
comforts and In xuTies OF a first-ciass hotel.
Accommodates five hundred guests Situated
near the old city gates. opposite the Old Fort.
ON the most elevated site in the city. and COM
handing an uninterrupted view of the ocean.
AfSSLIE & McGILyRAY. Mgrs
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

Every citizen who has not already
done SO, should do something to orna-
ment his or her premises in honor of the
President.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

The various committees did good work
yesterday, and by the time the President
arrives every ding viii be in readiness
for his coming.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

Emanuel Brothers are offering s.. 900
worth of Dry Goods from their South
Carolina store, regardless of cost. Call
and secure bargains. ia2S-tf
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Removal.

Ingraham's Paint and Oil Store has
been removed to the Lyon Block. on st.
George street, south of the post office.
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Complimentary Concert.

At the Magnolia yesterday, between
aud 5 o'clock, Joyce's Ponce de Leon
Orchestra gave grand promenade con-
cert in honor of the day and compl-
mentary TO the proprietor and his guests.
The programme was as follows:
1. March. .......-.-. ....-..America
2. Overture -. s-.-.... ....... National Airs
3. Waltz ......---..-....... la Gitana-
4. Solo for Xylocalme ..,....- .Fantasia''
5. Selection .-.-... THE Gypsy Baron''
8. Solo for cornet. Robin Adair''
J. Gavotte- ...--...s. Heart Throhs''
s. Potpourri. :. plantation Melodies
This rare treat was greatly enjoyed by
e guests of the popular Magnolia.
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The Museum opposite the Fort con-
tains ten rooms filled with the Wonders
of Florida. fe15-fOt
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Extensive Saw Mill property for sale,
located at depot near Palatka Side
track on premises, first-class equipment
for large profitable business. Unlimited
supply heavy Pine timber adjacent.
j. w. Atwater, Saratoga Hotel, Pa
latka, Fla. fe23-2t
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Vigitors!

Go to Central Wharf for the Best
Oysters! Stews, Fries, and ON Half SfelI.
Fresh from Savannah. ). c. Toshach.
DELFT
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Wanted,

Loan on homestead property within
twenty miles of Palatka. Address +.
care Daily News, st. Augustine.
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shadi shadl

Toshach is now receiving daily full
supply of Fresh Shad. Telephone Cal
No. 30. Send your orders. de1p1tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-23

Highest temperature, 20; lowest, 81; fol the
past twenty-four hours.
The amount of rainfall Is given IN incbes
and htndredfhs II. GRIFFITII,
HOSPITAL Seward.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Hernandez Hotel

Mrs. j. V. Hernandez, Proprietress.
Terms $3.50 per day. Rooms to let.
with or without Board. fe23-Jt
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At the Casa Monica

The programme of music at the Casa
Monica by Joyce's Orchestra. Otto @.
Bake director, is given below
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San Sebastian

Beautiful suburban Lots in this new
addition now on sale. Corner Lots. $50;
inside Lots, so to $l5. Forty feet above
the sea level. Lots 50xI00 feet. Apply
soon to F. III. Clark, over First National
Bank, ST. Augustine feI5-tf