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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Members OF the Democratic Congressional Com
mttee Selected.

Members OF the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee Selected.
WASHINGTON, February 8.-The eau
Gus of the Democratic members of the
House which was called for this after
noon for the purpose of selecting repre-
sentatives on the Democratic congress
sional Committee, resulted in the choice
of the following: Alabama, James 7.
Jones; Arkansas, Thomas G. McRae;
California, T. L. Thompson; Connecticut,
ton; Florida, r. II. NJ. Davidson: Geor-
gia, T. W. Grimes; Illinois, r. w. Town
shend; Indiana, Benjamin F. Shively;
Iowa, w. l. Hayes; Kentucky, w. I.
TauIbee; Louisiana, NJ. B. Logan; Mary
land, Barnes Compton; Michigan, s. o.
Fisher; Mississippi, j. M. Allen; Minne-
sofa, j. L. Macdonald; Missouri, James
n. Burnes; Nebaska, j. A. McShane;
New Hampshire, L. F. McKin-
ney; New Jersey, William McAdoo;
New York, L. s. Bryce; North
Carolina, F. NJ Simmons; Ohio,
Beriah Wilkins; South Carolina, Samuel
Dibble; Tennessee, Benton McMillen;
Texas, w. III. Martin; Virginia, G. d.
Wise; West Virginia, c. E. Hogg; Wis
eonsin, Thomas r. Hudd; Arizona, NJ.
A. Smith; Montana, J. r. Toole; New
Mexico, A. Joseph; Utah, j. T. Caine:
Washington Territory, G. S. VOORHEES,.
In the case of States where there are
no Democratic Representatives or where
the delegations failed to make selec-
tions, the full committee is granted
power to fill vacancies in the represen-
tation. The first person named, Jones
of Alabama, was authorized to call the
committee together for the purpose of
organization.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
FOUND MURDERED.
Amos j. Smell. Millionaire, Killed in
His Honse by Burglars

Amos j. Smell. Millionaire, Killed in
His House by Burglars.
CHICAGO, February S.-Amos j. Smell,
who was the owner of the toll road rum
ming through Jefferson, was found muir
dered this morning at his residence, No.
425 Washington boulevard. Smell was
rated at $4,000, ,o00 and owned large
number of houses. He had the front
basement of his house fitted up as an Of
fee. with several large safes, desks, etc.
His Office was entered last night by
burglars, and there is no doubt that he
heard them in his house and taking his
revolver went to investigate. Hearing
the intruders at work. he fired through
the door at them They opened the dool
and returned the fire and shot Smell in
the breast. Smell must then have re
treated and the burglars followed, a.
! Smell was found at the head of the base
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
SATSUMA Nights.
Preparations for the Inaugural Meeting OF the
IT. o. o. F. lodqe--inierestlna lettings.
Correspondence Ofthe Palatkd Nslcs


Correspondence ofthe Paldtkd Nelcs
SATsUMA HIGHTs. February s.
Prof. A. Williams arrived from Win
ter Haven last Saturday. He has brought
from his place there some remarkably
fine orange and lemon trees, which he
has planted on his grove here. Among
the varieties of lemons we notice the
Villa Franco and Foot Thorniess, both of
which are just now attracting great at
tention in Polk County. The last named
variety was introduced by the Rev. Geo.
Jackson, of Winter Haven
Alterations are being made in the hall
over Messrs. Kinks & Coates store, pre-
paratory to the inaugural meeting of the
l. o. u. +. Lodge, which viii take place
on Saturday next, unless prevented by
unforeseen circumstances. Ante and re-
gala rooms are being added to the hall
| Mr.. James Greenwood, OF Linda, has
been planting trees on Mr.. C. B. Martins
place during the week. Mr.. Martin was
30 pleased with his purchase that he or
dered another lot of trees, which viii be
put in this week.
We were agreeably surprised at re-
ceiving some samples of lace goods and
everlasting edgings from Messrs. Kinks
& Coates. who have imported a large
parcel of these goods from England, we
advise all our lady readers to write fol
patterns.
/ Orange. peach trees and vegetables
are putting on an abundant growth afte,
the refreshing rains we have had, and il
we receive no more checks from ths
Frozen North young groves in thil
section viii present very fine appear
ance in the fall
Various varieties of the peachare bein,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
The Cigar Makers Win.

Boston, February S.-The backbone
of the cigar manufacturers strike was
broken last night when Allies & Fisher
sent for their seyenty-five men and in
formed them that they could return to
work to-day ON the union bill of prices,
The strikers are lubilant and feel justi-
fed in believing that the balance of the
association win not hold out further thar
Saturday night
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
WelAkA.
Investments The Street Quesiion-An Amateur
Minstrel Entertainment.


Correspondence Of the Puiatka Neucs-
WELAKA, February 8.
Fertilizer everywhere, orange bloom,
ditto. Lovely weather? Delightful,
Improvements are still going on, let
those who neglect their sidewalks and
fence corners, look on the energy of
others and blush.
Mr.. j. R. Hughes has made a further
investment of town property. He has
purchased two lots in block forty-one
the property of Mr.. C. S. Stephens and
is nov si..s ls=ss II
Mr.. L. Bennett and wife accompanied
by Mr.. Brown all of Rhode Island, have
arrived and will remain for the season.
MIR. f. Combs was seen on the streets
yesterday accompanied by long string
of fine trout.
Mr.. c. s. Gebits our energetic moss
mattress manufacturer has his hands
full, and informs us that he will enlarge
his business soon and make lounges and
other upholstered furniture. Mr.. Gebits
is a good workman and invariably gives
satisfaction.
Welaka is going to have gala week
soon.
The street question still remains in an
unsatisfactory condition. This wretched
| nightmare hangs over us in the most
unaccountable manner. Why cannot
the matter be adjusted? Empires have
been made ard unmade in less time by
one man than it has taken seven men to
settle small question like this. 1t is the
only thing that has been tried, red tape,
blunderings and petitions, the table is
| crowded, number of motions have
| fallen under the table, and it is not half
| done yet.
Mr.. l.. Morris succeeded in capturing
splendid specimen of the eagle the
| other day. 1t measured seven feet from
| tip to tip of the wings. 1t was caught
by one claw in trap.
| wELAKA DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION.
| the Association introduced new fea-
ture into its performance on Friday
| last ,and discovered an inexhaustiblef fund
| for amusement in the members who
took part in the minstrel and variety en-
tertainment on that evening. Owing to
the unfortunate and much regretted i'll
ness of MIR. j. Cole, the musical portion,
as far as the songs went was not as great
a success as it would have been had Mr.
Cole been present with his banjo Mr..
4 Il. r II.
evening"" His Dutch speech and song,
| and his darkey varieties were capitally
| rendered, and earned hearty and well
deserved applause. The comic song rem
dered by Mr.. Combs, There's nothing
in it" was much appreciated, and re-
ceivsi an encore. The following took
part: Nessrs. F. C. Cochrane, c. F.
Waldron, s. Pastorfeld, George Russell
]. Russell Kennedy and E. Combs, and
each and all took the parts assigned tt
them well.
A new feature in the performance wa.
the orchestral performance of Mr.. e. S
Packard on the violin, Mr.. r. H. Hotch
kin on the cornet and Mrs. Winston Ste
phens as organist. The pieces were wei
rendered and heartily encored, and Low
ers of music may expect much from tn,
future performance of this trio orches
ira. We understand that Miss Waldror
and her brother. Mr.. ID. +. Waldron
who have SO long lent their kind am,
much appreciated musical aid to the as
sociation, will alternate with them. =.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
American Newspaper Publishers Association.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, February S.-The
executive committee of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association met
at the Denison Hotel yesterday in ad-
sociation, which takes place to-day. A
conference was held with the leading ad-
vertising agents of the United States
with view to arranging reforms in the
methods of doing business between ad-
vertisers and papers. There is large
attendance of newspaper men from all
parts of the country and the annual
meeting bids fair TO be very successful.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09

planted here. The favorite way of plant-
ing is in the middle of the square formed
by four orange trees,
We regret the departure of Miss GID
lett, of Interlachen, who for the past
week has been the guest of Mrs. G. ".
Peer.
We understand that Mr. W. S. Bent
ley, the agent for Mapes' fertilizers in
this settlement, has been doing a very
good business. He firmly believes that
Mapes' fertilizers viii produce good re-
suits.
Mr. Milan Cole has been drumming in
this section for the hume fertilizer.
SEMPER PARATus.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Baltimore and Ohio at s5.

BALTIMORE, February S.-Sixty shares
of Baltimore and Ohio Railway stock
sold to-day at 95. This is the lowest
figure reached for a number of years,
and is said to result from the probability
that the road may not declare dividend
for several years to come. 1t is thought
the shares will go still lower
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Smugglers Captured.

WATERFOWL, n. V, February S.-The
United States customs officials last night
captured a sleigh containing $22, 900
worth of opium, which was being SNUG
,9slleed s5ledac across the boundary line near Red
wood in this county. The snlusgiier and
owner of the sleign We're arrested and
taken to Ogdensburg.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
FROM WASHINGTON.
Denial of New York Herald Statement Assistant
Postmaster General Coming South.

Denial of New York Herald Statement Assistant
Postmaster General Coming South.
Special to the Pdldttd Ne,rs.
WASHINGTON, February s.
Commissioner Coleman denies the
New York Herdlds special that he has
the resignation of Mr.. Dodge, the statis-
tician of the Department of Agriculture
in his pocket.
Miss Acklen, of this city, has gone to
st. Augustine to join her brother, MIR.
w. Acklen. They will spend a couple of
months in the Ancient City.
Mr.. Choate, the st. Augustine repre-
sentative of THE NEWS, arrived in this
city from New York last night, and
leaves for home tomorrow.
Assistant Postmaster General Steven
son left this morning for Florida and the
South on a two weeks vacation. X.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Amendments to be submitted.

JACKSON, Mss, February S.-The
Senate to-day by a two-thirds vote
passed resolution on its first reading
submitting to vote of the people at the
next election of two constitutional
amendments. One restricting the ten
ure of the office of the Governor to one
term of four years, and the other making
the Judiciary elective by the people
instead of being appointed by the Gov
nrnor
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
WILSON summoned to Anpear

PARIS, February S.-Wilson has been
summoned to appear before the tribunal
of correction February 16, to answer
charges connected with the decorating
of NJ. Legrande. NJ. Crespin, the exam
lining magistrate, has advised that Will
son be prosecuted in the police court.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Arrests and Conviction.

DUBLIN, February S.-Patriek O'Brien,
M. P, was to-day sentenced to three
months imprisonment by the Kilkenny
court for melting tenants not to pay
rent. O'Brien appealed and was released
on bail. Mr.. Flynn, member of Parlia-
ment for North Cork, was arrested to-
day and was afterwards admitted TO
10.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Gladstone's welcome i'm England.

LONDON, February S.-Gladstone ar
rived at Dover this afternoon. He
received a most enthusiastic greeting
from large crowd that had gathered to
meet him. Upon his arrival atethe
Charing Cross Station this evening he
was received with mingled cheers and
hootings. There was an enormous crowd
of people in and around the station when
he arrived
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09

SAN RENO, February S.-The Cspwn
Prince experiences difficulty in breath
ing. 1t is reported that the doctors
have resolved to resort to tracheotomy
Immediately as further delay might re-
suit in suffocation.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
The Pope Advises the Irish Bishops.

ROME, February S.-The Pope has re-
quested Cardinal Simeoni to advise the
Irish bishops to preach to the people of
Ireland respect for the laws and to main
tain calm and prudent line of conduct.
The Pope has also announced his inten-
ton to send to Ireland permanent
apostolic legate.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09

ment stairs with bullet behind his ear
SHELLS family were absent except two
dren. What the burglars secured may
never he known, but SMELLS business
habits preclude the possibility of their
realizing much, as he never kept large
amonts of money or negotiable paper in
his ho4,sa
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Shot at Dog and Hit Book Agent.

Shot at a Dog and Hit a Book Agent.
CHARLESTON, S. c., February Sat
Blackville this morning j. d. White
shot at dog going out of his gate. He
missed the dog but hit a book agent from
Richmond, Va, named Sampson, who
was walking on the railroad track hun
dred yards distant. Simpsons wound
is painful but not fatal
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Different Oaths.

st Louis POst-Dlspatch.
Justice Lamar took the modified oath
on entering his new office, but there was
no modification about the oaths which
Bill Chandler and Murat Halstead used
ON the same occasion.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
He Was There.
watertown Times.

A Syracuse dry goods merchant has
posted placard containing the follow
ing on his store door: Don't try to open
this door. am Sick and when am Well
| will be able to Open it Myself"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Postpopeneut of The Treaty.

WASHINGTON, February Sit is re-
ported that the Senate in secret session
this afternoon postponed further consid-
Grafton of the British extradition treaty
until next December.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
TIME.

The Wanderer has about six seconds
time allowance off the Bertha and the
Bertha has about the same off the
Martha.
The judges were B. II. Enos and C. Fl.
Glidden.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, February Sin consid-
GRAFTON in the morning hour, the House
resumed consideration of the bill making
bills of iading conclusive evidence in
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
The Military Bill Passed.

BERLIN, February S.-The military bill
was read the second time in the Reich
stag to-day and was passed as a whole.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
lHdorse Cleveland

ANNAPOLIS, Md, February s.-The
House of Delegates to-day passed reso-
lutions indorsing President Cleveland's 5
administration and his recent message
by vote OF 53 to 16.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
An Able Paper.
Macon Telegraph.

The able Thomasyille Enterprise thin s
the tariff IS very insignificant issr e.
Thomasvilie is full of smart men " no
pity the stupidity of the outside VIC rld
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Gen. Anderson. of savannah Dead.

Gen. Anderson, of Savannah, Dead.
SAVANNAH, GA, February S.-General
Robert Ii. Anderson, chief of police of
Savannah, died here to-day of pneu-
rl1nrnia
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
Too Particular.


The Detroit Free Press does not think
Sunday newspaper ought to be. The
Free Press is growing particular IN III
old age.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
HEROIC MISS BOYCE.
Both OF Her Feet amputated and Her Left Arm
Badly Defcrmed.

Badly Deformed.
PLAINvIEw, NEB., February S.-Miss
Louise NJ. Boyce, the school teacher who
lay on the prairie all night during the
recent blizzard with three of her pupils,
all of whom died in her arms, had both
feet amputated here yesterday. Her
left arm is badly deformed by large
pieces of flesh dropping off, but the ply
slcians say it viii probably not be neces-
sary to amputate it.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

ADJOURNED.
The House, then, at s:45, adjourned.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-09
msAT MARKETS

Manager Gem City market, Water street
CUMMINGS * co
Lemon street. two doors west or Jones
GO0DSON & CO., NJ q
No 10 Front street
MURRAY. THOMAS
lemon street between Third and Fourth
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02
SHAKE RAG UNDER TEE HILL.

"And we will ~ hOme to-morrow
Nolly?o for tbey had been taIkipg
of the place at the Point that Joe
had nrepqred.
"Yes if Won will You will he
strong enough by then. won't you2
Besides. / am anxious 10 see the new
bop.r. - / ann selfish afrrr alI .
"Yua couldn't d. selfish. Molly ="
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

you--not now. Oh, Mollym he spoke
pleadingly, wont you believe that
| mean you no harm-that all will
come out well in the end if YOU will
only trust me? Wait six months
no a year-and | will tell you all;
and ! promise that-no, | hope that
you will think none the worse of me
after | have disclosed everything.
And he arose and paced up and
down on the leaf covered grass, aud
Molly-good, trustful little Molly
arose too, and taking his arm in
hers, led him back to the house, ia
motherly, impulsive way, that told
he Was forgiven.
IL was decided that the Gisntess
was to go to the Point along with
the rest, 10 visit for awhile among $
few friends in that busting camp,
while the Giant himself vas to re-
main behind, aud 60 to work for a
week or two, when he was to come
after bis delicate little wife 10 bring
her home. He received this deci.-
ion with so remarkable degree of
resignation that it led to the suspic-
ion that he would not be positively
unhappy IN the absence of his souls
delight. BE that AZ 1t may, on the
fifth morning after the serimmage
at Jacky's, the Giants team contain
ing Joe and Molly on the front seat,
the Giantess and Sam an the other,
and with the two saddle horses
hitched behind, started north ward
IN the pleasant weather, over that
beautiful undulating country than
autumn which no land has loyelier
scenes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02
President Cleveland to his PRIV
ate TetaEy, Daniel Lamont.

"Daniel, will tell you, but don I
you tell The public. A look at my.
self convinced me that it was not
absurd to think Of Governor kusk
as candidate for the presidency.
Rusk has as much common sense as
any man in the country. He has
been sheriff; so was l. Rusk was
not mayor, but he was six years in
congress lie has been governor Of
great state six years, while | was
governor less than two, and be is
ahead of me in another respect"
SIN what respect?"
"lle buukled on hls sword and
went to the war aud fought like "a
hero until the struggle was ended
while | stayed at home aud feared
the draft and when finally drafted
bought a cheap substitute tell
you, Daniel, old Jerry Ru,k, as they
call him, is one of the most danger
ous men our party is faced 10y. We
can knock jim Blaine out again
with the same ammunition that we
used ia knocking him out four years
ago, but if they ever nominate Jerry
Rusk the boys all along the line will
90 in on a charge, and they will get
our party on the run the first month,
and they will keep us ON the run
until | am defeated in November
"You have the blues today Mr.
President. Take a drink"
snow, mark what say, Daniel, |
am afraid of old Jerry Rusk. Can't
you concoct scheme to take the
attention of the Republicans from
Rusk? If you can you will do our
old party such a service that 1t can
sever properly repay you. I'll tell
You what will do If You will man
age this thing just right and keep
the Republican party from nomi-
mating Jerry Rusk. ! will make you
a Judge of the supreme court the
very first vacancy after appointing"
jeff Davis"
'Good Lord, Mr. President, l am
not lawyer"
"Oh, that don't count. Lamar
isn't lawyer, either. But you are
a right good party hack, Daniel.
Iha, Is what | put Lamar there for.
Now, you just do ss tell you. Keep
Jerry Rusk off of the presidential
track sud see what magnificent
reward you viii get." Ha,caukec
Sunday 7elegroph.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

LET the Congressional investlga-
ton into trusts be vigorous, in
dustrious, thorough and in good
faith TO the people. The "trust'
abomination must be fought from
all directions, or it will swallow up
every source from which the neces
sares Of life are derived.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

LATEST adyices from China esti-
mate the total loss of human life by
the great flood that submerged one
Of it's chief and most populou-
provinces in December last at u
100000. II was the most disastrous
overflow known in the history Of
the world since the great Deluge of
the Bible.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

TIE sugar tariff is about nine.
ten,hs 'for revenue only" and one
tenth for protection. 1t is just such
a tariff as the tariff reformers de-
scribe az their ideal. Yet the sugar
trust ia the worst in the country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02
SPLENDID BARGAINsl

New and exclusive styles, latest
novelties, finest quality Of season
able goods for spring wear ever be
fore shown in Mineral Point.
An endless variety Of good, hon-
est, warranted BOOTS and shoes, at
prices that will surely make you
happy, hit PKSHALLEGoS's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

UNDER popular form Of govern
neut there is no political crime So
great as that which dishonesty de.
pu,es of his office the man who
was elected to Till it, and gives it To
his opponent who was defeated at
the polls 1t is a revolutionary act
involving the worst treason to free
institutions, Il prevails throughout
the South in modified form, where
the majority is driven from tbs
baIlotbo1, and il prevails in on,
form or another wherever the Dem
ocratio party is in power.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

Two YEARS ago, Mrs. Olympia
Brown, Of Racine, sued the Inspect
ors of Election Of that city for
refming to receive her ballot at a
local election, claiming s. 900 dam
ages. The Circuit Court of that
district gave a verdict in her favor.
The case was appealed to the Wis
consiu State Supreme Court, which
has just rendered a decision revers-
ing the judgment Of the Circuit
Court, and declaring, in substance,
that the State Legislature, in passing
the act granting suffrage to women
at elections for town school officers
in 1885, had no intention of admit
ding women to the right Of suffrage
at political elections, State or local.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-02-02

SPEAKER CARLIsLE's fraudulent
seat in Congress is constant re-
minder that the Democratic party Is
the party of ballot-box roguery.