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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
Congressional interference.
Macon Te,egraph.

The incipient movement in Congress
to make the Government dabble in the
lard trade ought to be promptly and ef-
fectuaily crushed. Congress- did wrong
when it passed the oleomargarine bill.
The legislation on this subject was be-
gotten by demogogy on one side and a
butter lobby on the other. 1t imposed a
tax on one of the articles of commonest
consumption, a tax which is paid almost
entirely by the poor. Now it is pro-
posed that Congress shall put tax on
lard into the manufacture of which cot
ton seed oil enters. This will not only
be 2 tax on the poor, but it will degrade
the price of the cotton seed, out of
which the Southern planter manages to
make considerable income.
Good oleomargarine is better than bad
butter. The chemical difference be-
tween butter made of cream and its
counterfeit can hardly be detected
Some of the bowling champions of the
oleomargarine bill were brought to time
by an oleomargarine maker, who dared
them 10 sample six plates of butter and
81 of oleomargarine and tell the differ
ence.
Cotton seed oil is good thing. 1t is
hsalthy and palatable in many forms.
Its extensive manufacture has opened
up new and profitable industry in the
South. Nobody complains that its nse
is injurious, that is, nobody except the
hog lobby, which is trying to get Con-
gress to condemn cotton seed oil and
give the lard trust clean sweep of the
country. We hope the hog lobby will
be defeated
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
IMPORTANT RAILROAD SALE.
Mr.. Cutting Buys the Florida centraI and west
ern for sr.2tO,o 900.


ern for si.2io.ooo.
Special to the Palaska Nelcs.
JACKSONVILLE, February 6.-Qaite a
crowd of curious spectators stood before
the United States Court room at noon to-
day, attracted by the fact that the
Florida Central and Western Railway
was to be sold to the highest bidder. and
no doubt expected TO see an exciting
contest between Messrs. Plant. Cutting
and other millionaires, but We're disap-
pointed, for the sale of the road was
without any exciting incident at all.
Major Durkee, special master, read the
advertisement from beginning TO end
and stated the fact that anybody who
wished to bid would have to deposit
1000 as guarantee. This announce
ment completely paralyzed them. After.
waiting for few minutes for somebody
to come up with the 5000 certified
check, Major Durkee announced that he
had but one bid, that of Mr.. T. Bayard
Cutting. Finding no other person ready
to bid, Major Durkee stated that Mr..
Cutting offered 1910, 900 and asked if he
heard any more. Not hearing any more
the road was knocked down to Mr.. Cut.
ting for 81, 100000.
There was another sale prior to the
above, which was some land in Marion
County, about which there was trouble
between the Passumpsic Saving Bank
and Henry Hudgins and his wife. This
was sold by Clerk Walter to the Pas
sumpsic Bank for 81 800, and then the
crowd dispersed. j.. s.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
BLAlR'S EDUCATIONAL BILL.
Doomed to lust 0efea,-Re Would be Presi-
dentiaI Candidate.

Correspondence Of the Pdldtkd Ne,rs.
WASHINGTON, February 3.
Defeat seems to stare the great Blair
1t has been before Congress for years
and bids fair to occupy the attention of
that legislative body for several years to
come. Ii will pass the Senate undoubt-
edly, but not by the same majority as in
former Congresses. The sentiment in
the House is against the bill, and there
is consequently but little hope that
full di cussion of its provisions will
carry it through that body.
Even were it to pass both houses, it is
asserted by those who stand in favor at
the Executive Mansion, that it will be
vetoed, and it is undoubtedly certain
that sufficient number of votes cannot
be obtained to carry it beyond that stage
of the game.
The main point in discussing the meas
ure thus far in the Senate, has been a
constitutional one.
The Republican majority of the Sen-
ate strengthened by the support of
Messrs Pugh, George and others strongly
advocate it from every standpoint On
the other hand we find Reagan and
Coke, of Texas, supported by Judge
Wilson, of Maryland, denying that Con-
gress has the power to levy taxes and
appropriate money for subject not
specifically named in the Constitution.
The whole object of the bill, they say,
! were it to become a law would be to de-
stroy the States sovereignty over the
common school system and place it
| under the control of the Federal Govern
ment, without d scintiila of authority
under the Constitution for such pro-
ceedine.
WHAT THE BILL PROPOSES.
This bin proposes to expend among
the several States-more notably in the
SoutE-in proportion to iIliteracy $79,-
0e0, 900 out of any money in the Treas
ury not otherwise appropriated The
money is to be applied for the objeei
stated in the bill by the Secretary Of ths
Interior.
Regard it in whatever light you ma,
be pleased to do so. and you win find
notwithstanding the specific statemen
contained in the bill to the effect that i
is not designed to establish an independ
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
SCALE COMMITTEE IN SESSION.
n Is Thought There viii be no Difficulty in
Making the Scale.

Making the scale.
PITTsBURG, February 6.-The Scale
Committee of the Coai Operators and
Miners Interstate Convention is IN ses-
sion here to-day From the outlook it
would seem as though no difficulty will be
found in arranging scale, as the opera
tors do not express any intention of re-
ducing wages in any part of the country
and the miners do not ask an advance.
If the matter is not settled to-day, how
ever, it viii be left for the general con-
vention, which opens here tomorrow.
The joint scale which the present con-
vention is to renew this year is known as
the Columbus agreement, because at
that Ohio city two years ago the forrna-
ton was broached of a uniform system
of wages and rules for all bituminous
miners shipping into Western and
Northern markets. Previous to
this there had been numberless
quarrels between the operators in Pitts
burg and the Hooking Valley, owing to
charges of the Pittsburg operators that
they paid higher wages and larger freight
tariffs than was done in Ohio and could
not well compete in the same markets.
Both these districts complained against
the Indiana and Southern Illinois miners
working for less money. at the same
time there was a running quarrel be-
tween the Federation of miners and
mine laborers and Knights of Labor.
Prior to the Columbus meeting wages
varied from 50 cents in one district to 50
in the Pittsburg, while the Hooking Val
ley miners mostly worked on agree
ments.
The beneficial effect of this agreement
was such that at last the convention
wages were advanced to "A cents in this
district and SO in the Hooking Valley.
and again in November last to 10 and "a
cents. A uniform scale for dead work
was projected and is now being put into
use. Important sanitary regulations and
rules promoting better the government
of the mines and safety to the employees
were introduced. The agreement now
effects in the neighborhood of $4,000
miners and 100 to 900 pits.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
a NARROW ESCAPE.

Thrown From Buggy and Striking
upon the Head.
News reaches us that Mrs. j. C. Fol-
som, of Federal Point, while out riding
yesterday, met with a serious accident.
She, in company with her little daughter
and Miss Sullard, it is understood, were
in the buggy, when their horse took
fright and making a sudden jump ran
headlong down the road The first
bound precipitated all three upon the
ground, Mrs. Folsom striking on her
head and receiving a serious wound, rem
dering her completely senseless. At last
accounts she had not recovered her rea-
son, but the attending physician speaks
encouragingly. Her condition at present
is critical.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
MIR, CARLISLE TAKES HIS PLACE
IN THE HOUSE
The Contested Indiana Case Settled
in Favor of White.
The Majority Report of the Elections
Committee Defeated Forty-seven
Democrats Vote Against 1t.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, February 6.-Among
the petitions and memorials presentedand
| referred We're several from all parts OF
the country in favor of prohibition IN the
District of Columbia, also for constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the man
ueacture, sale or transportation of alco-
hoIic liquors; for an international copy
right law; for the issue Of fractional
currency supplemental to silvercoins and
for use in the mails, and against legisla-
ton adverse to sending reprints of novels
through the mails as second class matter.
CENTENNIAL OF THE CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. Ho9r, from the select committee on
the celebration of the centennial of the
constitution, reported joint resolution
providing. in addition to such other cele
bration as may hereafter be provided
for, that the two houses of Congress
shall meet in the hall of the House of
Representatives, that the Chief Justice
of the United States shall deliver an ora
United States, Justices of the Supreme
Court, members of the Cabinet, execu-
tives of the several States and Territor
les. and such other persons rs may here
after be determined upon, shall be in
vited to attend.
After long discussion the resolution
was amended by striking out the intro
ductory sentence, as quoted, and was
then adopted.
RIDDLEBERGER SAT- DOWN ON.
In the course of the debate Riddle
berger again endeavored to discuss the
British extradition treaty, and had a
sharp passage with Sherman. whom he
addressed personally, and was ruled out
of order by the chairman pro tenn, In
gals, in a somewhat sharper and more
direct fashion than usual.
Mr.. Hoar, from the Judiciary Commit
tee reported back the bill to provide for
inquests under national authority, which
was placed on the calendar--the minor
ity report to be submitted hereafter.
POSTAL LAW AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Sawyer called up and the Senate
passed the bill TO amend the postal laws
so that newspapers now sent free of post
age to persons residing within The county
of publication may be sent to persons
living in other counties when they re-
ceive them at post offices within the
county of publication.
PLATT ON THE PRESIDENT MESSAGE.
The Blair Educational bill was laid be-
fore the Senate, but was laid aside tenn
porarily and Mr.. Platt took the floor for
speech upon the Presidents message.
He argued. that the President is free
trader, and he acknowledged himself to
be protectionist, and from this stand
point he discussed the Presidents mes
sage until 4:30 p. m, when, without fin
ishing his speech, he yielded to motion
to proceed to executive business.
At $50 the Senate adjourned.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
The Circus Last Night.

A big crowd greeted Shields Circus
last night to witness the usual tumbling
of the performers. This being the open
ing show of a three days stay nearly
every available seat was taken. The
various maneuvers of the actors and es-
pecially the contortionists were received
with applause on all sides. The clowns
did their iull share and afforded the
small boy, as well as others not so small,
boundless amusement. Among those
present were many of Palatka's most
prominent citizens and hotel guests. To-
days programme will consist of a mat
inee in the afternoon, doors opening at
1:30 and performance commencing at .
o'clock. AT the evening entertainment
the doors will open at 7:3o and the per-
formance will begin at O'Clock.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07


WASHINGTON, February 6.-Bills were
introduced by Mr.. Gambler, of Georgia,
for refunding United States per cent
bonds into q per cent bonds.
BY Mr.. Henderson, of North Carolina.
to divide the surplus money in the Treas
ury on the 1st of July. 1888, among the
several States and Territories, TO be used
in aid of common schools; also to repeal
the tax on notes of State banks used as
circulation.
By Mr.. Hopkins, of Virginia, for a
public building at Roanoke.
By Mr.. Grosvenor, of Ohio, a joint
resolution of the Ohio Legislature ex-
pressing faith in a protective tariff for
the sake of protection, to the end that
the people may have diversity of en-
plovment, the farmers may have home
market, laborers may have good wages
and the nation be independent among
| the nations of the earth, and denouncing
as unjust, unwise, and unpatriotic the
views expressed by the President in OPP
position to the protective policy-a view
| which, if formulated into law, would
dissipate the surplus, paralyze industry,
| degrade labor, and demoralize business
and requesting Ohio's representatives tc
oppose all measures that may be offered
in Congress for the purpose of giving
| effect to those views.
| SPEAKER CARLISLE TAKRs THE GAvEL.
At the conclusion of the call of States.
Speaker Carlisle entered the chambs
and assumed the gavel amid long APP
plause from both sides of the House
Mr.. Perkins, of Kansas, presented a
resolution of compliment and thanks to
the Speaker pro tenn Cox. which was
adopted unanimously and round of ap.
plause was added to it.
THE LowERY-wHITE CASE.
Mr.. Cox acknowledged the compliment
n brief speech, and the House then re
sumed consideration of the Lowery-
White contested election case from Indi
ana. The majority and nrin ority resolu
tions of the Elections Committee wer,
discussed by johnson of Indiana, Collins
of Massachusetts,, Nc Adoo, Hanke
Oates, Davis and Lodge,
hIr. Crisp. chairman of the Elections
Committee, closed the debate. He saiC
the House had listened to the most mar
yelous exposition of law that had eve
been heard. The propositions made b,
some of the gentlemen were startling t,
any lawyer at all familiar with the prin
ciples Of law. He challenged any gen
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
A CASE OF CONSCIENCE.
Why Senator Stanford Voted for Lamar for the Su-
pEeme Court.

Why Senator Stanford Voted for Lamar for the Su-
pFeme Court.
WASHINGTON, February s.-Senator
Stanford, of California, has writ: en- the
following letter to a constituent who
asked his reasons for voting for the con-
firnation of Lamar as Justice of the
United States Supreme Court: "Your
letter asking my reasons for voting for
Lamar is received. / voted for him b.
cause l considered him one of the best
men in the South for the place. He is
in my Judgment a broad and liberal
minded man of a great deal of learning.
He was professor of law IN the Univer-
sity of Mississippi. / think he is a
thoroughly converted Unionist, and do
not think it wise to reject any one
ON the ground alone that they We're
engaged in the late rebellion.
think that we want to be one people
politically and socially. General Grant
expressed the idea when he said: Let us
have peace Lamars loyalty and in
tegrity to the Union was passed upon
most conclusively when both houses of
Congress provided for the succession to
the Presidency, and made him an heir
only a few removes from the Presidency,
| am reluctant to find myself not in
harmony with all the Republican Sena-
tors, but it was case, so far as my
action was concerned, entirely for my
own Judgment and conscience, and
voted accordingly-Respectfully yours,
LELAND STANFORD,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Appropriation for Fort Marion-LocaIities Re-
ported Unworthy of improvement.

The Appropriation for Fort Earion-LocaIiiies Re-
ported Unworthy of improvement.
Special to the PaIdtkd Nelrs
WASHINGTON, February 6.-The Com
mIttee on Military Affairs reported
favorably to the Senate the bill appro-
priating $4,000 for the repair of Fort
Marion, at st. Augustine, and for the en-
closure of the grounds attached to the
fort as park and for repairs to the sea
wall and barracks of the United States
army.
The following localities have been de-
ciared unworthy of improvement by the
General Government as reported recently
by the Secretary of War to Congress on
the recommendation of the Chief of En-
gineers: Resurvey of Tampa Bay. the
existing coast survey charts being
sufficiently accurate for all needed pur-
poses; Charlotte Harbor, including San
Carlos Bay and Clear Water Harbor. in
Guiding Anclote and St. Joseph Bay. and
the narrows into Boca Ciega Bay; the
Wakulla River from its mouth to Wa
kulla Springs, and the channel from the
Haulover on Indian River to Gilbert's
bar. V
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
LIBBY PRISON.
The Sale Causes Some Surprise. but Little Unia-
Yorabie Comment.

The Sale Causes Some Surprise. but Little unia-
Yorabie Comment.
RICHMOND, VA, February G.-The an
nouncement teIegraphed from Chicago
that the old Libby Prison building in this
city was about to he sold to w. II. Gray
and others of Chicago and removed to
and erected in that city has caused con-
siderable comment here; so much so that
an Associated Press agent called for in
formation on Louis Rawlings, of the real
estate firm of Rawlings & Rose. who
have the property in hand. Rawlings
states that negotiations for the purchase
of the property by the Chicago syndicate
began nearly a month ago, that an OPP
tion was obtained January 25th, giving
Gray thirty days time; that on the Both
ult. this firm. received a telegram to
close the sale, and have the title verified
and the necessary papers prepared, and
that all that is now needed is for Gray to
come forward, pay the purchase price of
S23. 900 cash. and receive the deed for
the property. The announcement of
the sale, while it created surprise, causes
little or no unfayorable comment.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
QUIET AT PITTsBURG.
genna. Who was shot Saturday, Believed oat of
Danger.

genna. who VAS SHOT SATURDAY., Believed oat OF
Danger.
PITTsBURG, February 6.-There has
been no further trouble at the Solar Iron
works, the scene of the serious outbreak
on Saturday. The mill was closed yes
terday but started this morning with an
increased force of men. Over one hun
dred men. all colored, are now at work
in the mill, and the firm expects to have
every department in operation WITHIN
the next few days. The mill and yards
s,e closely guarded by sentineEs and
police, and no person, not even boy, IS
allowed upon the premises unless he can
prove he has business theSe- The strikers
are very bitter, and another collision is
feared when the non-union men leave
the mill this evening Those in authority
and those who have the coolest heads
advise the working men to not modest
nor interfere with the colored men, but
others cry for revenge. They threaten
death to the non-union men and hint at
firing the mill Young Kenna, who was
shot on Saturday, is believed to be out of
danger
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
THE "MASOOTTE.n
The Templeton Opera Company Will Play
for the Sisters of St. Joseph.

AoA bhO oAoOolo VI pbs concpus
A beautiful opera, splendidly rendered
to a very small audience, is about all
that can be said of The Mascotte'' at
Fry's Opera House last night. A rainy
night and a ten-cent circus were too
much for what should have been an
ovation. The Prince Lorenzo and Rocco
are not to be blamed for their rery local
hits-even the Duke of Gillistown''
should blush for not being present.
This afternoon, notwithstanding the
cool reception of this excellent troupe
last night, they will present at matinee
at O'Clock, for the benefit of the Sisters
of st. Joseph, the latest opera,
''Herminie. Tie ladies of Palatka
should see to it that there is a good
house. The opera is first-class and the
object most praiseworthy.
During the evening the troupe will
render the pleasing opera, ''Girohe-
Girofla." The entertainment commences
at the usual time.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
THE SHENANDOAH REGION.
No Violence, but i, Requires Small Army TO Keep
the Peace.

the Peace
SHENANDOAH, Pa, February 6.-No
violence occurred here tonight when the
working miners started home. There
was abundant disposition on the part of
the strikers to repeat the scenes of Fri
day and Saturday, but they were over
awed by the formidable preparations of
the coal and IRON police, sheriff and city
burghs, and added to this was the efforts
of Their priests and some of the better
class among the Polish and Hungarian
miners. There is no question that if
violence had been attempted much
bloodshed would have resulted. because
the Coal and Iron police filed six cars
when they came on the scene. and every
man carried a Winchester rifle. They
had given out word that there would be
no more firing over the heads of the
mob, inasmuch as that did not alarm
them. The sheriff had fifty men with
Winchesters. and the city burghs ad a
formidable force also, so not blow was
struck
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
The ALTON DIOCESE.
Made into Two and Father RYAN Appointed Bishop
of Alton.

Made into Two and Father Ryan Appointed Bishop
of Alton.
ALTON, Ill, February 6.-The long
suspense which has followed the death
of Bishop Bates, nearly two years ago,
regarding the appointment OF bishop
for the Alton diocese, and the division Of
that diocese, was ended here yesterday.
Vicar General Jansen, acting as admin
istrator of the diocese, has received an
official communication from Rome,
which proved to be the action of the
College of Cardinals, and the Holy Fa-
ther regarding these questions. As an
nounced at the cathedral here yesterday
the diocese is divided into two divisions
by line running east and west across
the State on the line dividing st. Clair
and Madison counties. The seat
of the northern diocese will be
continued at Alton, the seat of
the new, or southern diocese, viii be at
Belleville. Bishops for both dioceses
have been appointed, but only the one
for Alton was announced yesterday. He
is Rev. Father James Ryan, priest of St.
Columbkiils Church at Ottumwa, in the
Peoria diocese, of which Bishop Spald-
ing is head. The announcement of this
appointment causes general surprise. as
Father Ryan was not recognized as a
possible recipient of the honor. In fact
the appointment of Vicar General Con-
1vay af Chicapa To this bicbor,-ic has
been freely discussed, but the result
shows how little was known of the infiu-
ences which We're reaching Rome. This
is the first English Bishop ever appointed
church is highly gratified.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
Penitentiary Affairs In Mississippi.

JACKSON, February 6.-The Legisla-
tive committee appointed to investigate
penitentiary affairs will tomorrow sub
NIT voluminous report. The report
condemns the leasing system as inhuman
and vicious in its nature, and also OPP
poses the policy of sub-leasing. The re-
port goes into details and sets forth
many disagreeable facts.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07

DAsvERs, Mass, February &C. C.
Farwell & Co, manufacturers of boots
and shoes of this place, have failed. and
made an assignment to c. II. Gold, of
Boston. Liabilities estimated at $20,-
600 and lnay be greater. The money is
mostly due to banks.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
Killed By "a Electric Wire.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, February 6.-Wil
Summerville, an eighteen-year-old boy,
was killed last night by contact with an
electric light wire. One of the Brush
lights was on the ground and lot of
boys were having fun with it by touch
ing it and being shocked. Summeryille
touched it with piece of hoop iron and
was killed almost instantly by the shock.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
sehsoner Wrecked.

BEAUFORT. n. c., February 6.-The
schooner Adventure, Whitehurst. mas
ter, from Charleston, bound TO Wash
ington with guano, is stuck in Oregon
Inlet, N. @. She is total loss Cargo
insured. The crew and their effects were
saved.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-07
Total. to one poss,Im for two

Total. to one possum for two....-.S 43 80
A Louisiana darky gets as much fun
shaking his game from a persimmon
tree, covering him up in the ashes of his
cabin hearth, fianked by a few roasting
potatoes, and eating him from the head
of an uptnrned barrel, without investing
a cent of capital and the possum is apt
to lay more comfortably ON his CON
science. To our two epicures one might
say non poSsuHtus.