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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
4 Brief History Of ceIiuioid.

Alexander Parlses, an EngiishInan, In
vented this remarkable substance In 1850,
and made fine display Of IL ut the Paris
exposition ia 1861 American patents OF 1870
and 1874 are substantially identical with
thosc now ia use in England. In Franc
there Is only ono factory and there Is non
elsewhere on the continent, ono ~ ithnoya
having been given up on account OF the exc
plosivc nature 81 the stuff. In this country
Iure ccllulose Is commonly obtained from
paper makers, Ia the form OF tissue paper, IN
wide rolls: this, after being nitrntod by "a bath
of mixed nitrate and suiphuric acids, Is Thor
oughly washed and partially drlea. am.
nhor Il then added, and the whole IL ground
togctber and thoroughly mixcd. AZ this
stage coloring matter may be put IN. a
little alcohol increases the Elasticity OF tho
mass. which is then treated for some time %
powerful hydraulic pressure. Then comes
breaking up the cakes ana ieeaing ,he IraE-
amalgafnation 81 the whole Is completed. its
perfect Elasticity allows II to be rolled into
sheets, drawn into tubes, or nodded into any
siouirai silc.yA
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24

way r-sHii's ~ sItEnty in"iIis'si pii
horizon, Mt - degs., for example; then "A
smart FLIP, given to one extremity, sends the
crescent into the air, and mt the came time
inlparts To IL a rapid rotary motion. As the
crescent starts it has the appearance of
little revolving wheel Ii makes its way for
ward in oblique ascending position, then
stops. and, without turning over, returns
upon the same trajectory, if the experiment
Is "a success, but oftenest falls back Of, la
front of or at the sides Of its starting point,
and always in retrograding.
"Why," asks Mr.. Marcy, "does the object
preserve the inclination of its plane with re
spect To the horizong Here intervene the
notions that Foucault has given US concern
ing the preservation of the plane of oscilla-
ton Of pendulum and the plane of rotation
Of a gyroscope. Therefore, it seems TO me
that we should understand the phenomenon
in this wise: The boomerang receives a double
motion from the hunter-a rapid rotation
and q general impulsion. The rotation obligos
the apparatus 90 keep its plane, and IL there
fore makes its way obliquely in the air until
the forward motion is exhausted. At given
moment the boomerang revolves fixediy In
point of space, and then gravity causes IL
10 fall But since the projectile, continuing
to revolve, keeps its inclined plane, the resist
ance Of the air tends 20 make IL fall parallel
with the said plane; that is to say, To bring
1t back 10 its starting point.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24

Western lands are held at five, ten and
fifteen dollars per acre, and can only be
had at those prizes far removed from
railroads and markets.
Can they raise a COW or an OK cheaper
there than here: No, nor for ten times
the amount. Here in Florida we can
raise cattle at an actual cost of one dol
much here as they are with the western
settler.
OF course, at present our cattle are
not equal in size to the Western stock,
but L do not see what difference that
makes to the producer when he can get
no more for his large animal than the
F1oridian can here for the smaller
One great incentive to the Western
immigrant seems to be the fact that be
can raise wheat. This great staple will
grow out there in the West while here
he must turn his attention to something
else. The average immigrant is a crea-
ture of one idea, and suppose the best
way to eniighten him is to give him
about five years of western life and then
show him the advantages of climate
where can lie grown in paying quanti-
ties forty varieties of food for man or
beast; while in the West they can only
produce two, and freeze to death while
trying to do that.
Another peculiar fallacy is the old
story of facilitating" or ''enervat-
ing" climate. What nonsensel There
is Just as much energy among most
classes Of native and imported FlOrid-
iaDs as there is among similar classes of
people elsewhere in America.
Why, then, is Florida SO sparsely pop
ulated? What effort has been made to
induce settlers to come here: Little or
none. People landing at Castle Garden
have never heard of this State and never
will until theState Government appoints
an immigration agent and places him
where, by constant and energetic effort,
he may be able to divert the westward
flowing stream of foreign Drawn.
There are, besides, at this time, in the
West, sufficient number of discon-
tented farmers, suffering from the effects
of the grasshopper plague, drought, hot
winds or bIighting cold, to fill this State
from Tallahassee to the Gulf; but they do
not know of it. They are as benighted
as the heather. We need missionaries
land missionaries-to go out there and
tell these sufferers of 1.-THE promised
land of Florida. COSMOS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24

Some enterprising individual proposes
the periodical publication of "list,' to
contain the names of persons who do not
pay their debts promptly, and intended
for private circulation among merchants
and business men. The principal fea-
ture of the scheme appears to be the 50
annual subscription to be paid by those
who desire to secure the benefits of the
plan. The principal objection to this sort
of thing is that notorious cheats" are too
generally known TO require such ''lst,
while the danger of being called to ac-
count per- jnally or through the medium
of damage suits for inadvertencies in as
Ogning to place in such lists the
names of respectable and honorable in
dividuals, manifestly impairs the useful
ness of the publisher thereof.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24

The phenomena of color blindness are well
known. Psychologists. and especially psy-
biologists, claim that there il a similar series
of phenomena to be observed in connection
with the sense of hearing. Science suggests
that If "a word were coined to describe these
phenomena, it would naturally lie sound
Deafness" but many who have written on
this subject seem to prefer the term sound
blindness.r
A writer In the London Journal Of Educa-
ton uses the term 'sound blindncss.T He
states that the difficulties which some persons
have la learning to spell and ia learning how
10 pronounce foreign languages suggested 20
him the possibility II the existence Of such a
thing as sound blindness-an inability 20 dis
tinguish particular shades Of sound, arising
from some organic defect In the ear which Is
distinct from deafness as that term Is com
monty understood
The writer ia question noticed that q small
boy, In writing down a line of poetry which
he had learned by heart, had spelled the
word every" '.voght.n When some expert
ments were tried, il was found that the boy
could hear no difference between VERY,
'.perry, and polly, and yet he was not deaf.
The boy ia question had great difficulty In
learning to read, and On inquiry being made
many teachers were found who testified u
the fact that II Is quite n common thing u
meet with children who are very slow IN
learning to read precisely, because sounds
different 70 the teacher were not different n
shem.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
The Saint Augustine Department.

circles, gave him exceptional advan-
tages in the execution of his pur-
pose, and it was not long before promi-
nent members Of tho New York Yacht
Club, and others Of almost equal celebrity
became deeply interested through their
membership in the st. Augustine club,
in the improvement and regeneration Of
the old town. Many of the friends and
acquaintance of the members had their
attention directed thithe-, who might
not otherwise have had any special mo-
tive. and it soon became apparent that
st. Augustine was to become the winter
home of large population distinguished
for their wealth, taste and a deposition
to bestow benefits upon their chosen pro
tege, commensurate with its innumera-
bic and UNREASONABLE natural advan-
tages.
One of the notable incidents in the
history of the club is its famous presen-
tation of magnificent silver cup to Mr..
Burgess. the designer Of the now cele-
brated yacht Volunteer. This exquisite
souvenir, declared by Tiffany to be one
of his masterpieces-if not the best
thing ever done by this famous house
has never been seen here, but there ex-
lists a splendid photograph of it, a peep
at which was vouchsafcd to a DAILY
NEWS reporter the other day. No mere
description of it can give any adequate
idea Of its grace of model or richness of
detail.
The modest quarters on the sea wall,
near the foot of the Plaza and adjacent
to the basin, erected and occupied by
the club in its infancy, still seem TO
suffice for its present needs, notwith-
standing the large increase in its MEM
bership and influence since its inception;
but it may not be long before the con-
struction of new quarters, worthy of the
purpose, and magnificent. beyond any
thing yet erected in St. Augustine, will
be commenced.
The present organization of the club
is as follows:
Commodore-Andrew T.. Douglass. of
New York
Vice Commodore-E. v. Clark, of New
York.
Secretary and Treasurer-R. f. Arm
strong, of st. Augustine.
Measurer w. Staelin, of Beulah
Orange Groves, near St. Augustine.
Fleet Surgeon-Dr. Andrew Anderson,
of St. Augustine.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
Among the MANY distinguished v

Among the many distinguished winter
visitors now sojourning in st. Angus
tine is the Honorable Archibald Me-
kellar, Of Ontario, Canada. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcclellan are visiting MIR. and Mrs.
George Lount, their daughter and SON
in-law. Mr.. Mcclellan, who is perfect
type of the slime old English gentle
man." notwithstanding the fact that he
is Highland Scotchman, was for eigh-
teen years n member of the Canadian
Parliament, his name being household
word among the hardy and intelligent
Scotch Canadians, who ever looked to
s'Archie Mcclellan" for substantial
championship and advice in all the diff
culties and vicissitudes incident to the
settlement and occupation OF that rugged
but beautiful and now prosperous coun-
try. Although well advanced in life,
Mr.. Mcclellan possesses all the fire and
vim of a man of forty. His eyes are as
bright as a boys, and beam with good
nature and good viii toward all. Ii
would be national blessing" if we
could transplant to our Legislative halls
this able and experienced Parliamentar-
ian; and a rare benefit if st. Augustine
could have the privilege of welcoming
him as a citizen.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24

terday were charges of fast driving
against Bill Haywood and Sid. Hay
wood, two reckless mule-punchers, who,
riding their grand mules around :. corner
at full speed, nearly ran over gentle
man, his wife, and two little children,
who were approaching from an opposite
direction One of the culprits, being
chiefly TO blame, was fined s. and costs
"a fair warning to many of his class.
who are becoming too Indifferent TO the
value of the lives and limbs of others.
The other case was against j. a. Nc
Donald for selling liquor on Sunday, and
the charge not being sustained by the
proof, it was dismissed.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
LOCAL IN TELLIGENCE.

.'Sitting Bull March" at the Ponce de
Leon concert this evening.
A magnificent reflector of Roman de-
sign has been placed in its position over
the grand chandelier, in Grace Church.
The large wrought iron frames for the
lanterns ON the outer walls of the Ponce
lie Leon grounds have been put in their
places.
Mr.. Charles L. Bucki, the young mil
lionaire manufacturer of Ellaville, Fla,
with his bride, have rooms at the Ponce
de Leon.
Mr.. George l.. Seavey. of Boston. ac-
companied by his sister, Miss Seavey, and
Mrs. J. G. I.oring, arrived ON Sunday
at the Ponce de Leon.
Mrs. j. III. Cumins and her daughter,
Miss Nina, of New York, who have
weeks, returned to Jacksonville ON Fri
day.
Messrs. j. l.. ElIwood and wife, IL.
Ellwood and wife and c. w. Marsh and
wife, who arrived in the harbor on the
yacht Augusta on Saturday, are stopping
at the Ponce de Leon.
Sheriff Hernandez has posted notices
throughout the county warning against
the Telling of trees across navigabie
streams, under penalties imposed by
Chapter so, Section 10, of McClellan's
Digest.
Mr.. Robert III. Coleman, of Cornwall /,
Pa president of the jacksonville, Tampa
and Key West Railway Company, and
Mr.. C. q. Deming of New York, treasurer
of the same company, are at the Ponce
de Leon
Judge Macwilliams yesterday fined
Albert Graham, colored, 30 and costs for
appropriating money paid him for wood
for Mickler Bros, and bound Owen
Swain, also colored, over to appear at
the next term of the Circuit Court to
answer a charge Of larceny of about so
worth of clothing.
The outside work ON the Cathedral Is
nearly finished. The scaffclding at the
rear of the front wall was removed yes
terday, the handsome cross, embedded in
a golden globe, having been gilded ane
the apex of the wall finished. The old
bells are in their positions, but they neec
cleaning before the appearance of tina
portion of the work will look finished
The St. Louis Globe-DeBaocrat of 1
date during the engagement of Gilmore
celebrated band in that city, says o
Professor Wagner, now member o
Joyce's Ponce de Leon Orchestra: BIAS
soon soloists are very scarce In thu
person of Herr Wagner MIR. Gilmore ha
an artist" Herr Wagner is also al
expert performer ON the now favorit
Spanish instrument, the mandolin, am
will give lessons thereon
The only cases before the Mayor yes
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
The Case Against SNYDER.

A considerable number of persons con-
gregated in the office of Judge MacWil-
liams yesterday morning anxious to
learn the sequel to the disturbance which
occurred near the barracks ON Friday
last, in the termination of the trial of
Private Snyder upon a charge made by
Police Officer Biddlecomb of assault
with deadly weapon.
The evidence of the prosecuting wit
ness and Of Mr.. Grady. in whose quarrel
with Lieutenant Wilcox this charge
originated, was heard, and the accused
was heard in his own behalf, as was also
Lieutenant Wilcox, the accused being
represented by counsel. The evidence,
as reviewed by the magistrate i'm his de-
cision, showed that Snyder had no in
tention of resisting the officer, as he
did not know Biddlecomb was an
officer. The evidence taking Snyder's
own testimony into consideration was
conflicting as to whether Snyder was or
was not ordered by his superior officer to
''stick" or ''shoot" the policeman. At
tention was directed to- the orders,
emanating from Snyder's superiors, to
the effect that it was his duty to quell
any disturbance that might occur ION or
near his post, bue whether the word
NEAR" was intended by the military au-
thorities who promulgated the orders to
refer to any point near the sentry's post,
,ritIsin or uithout, the territory lying I'M
der military jurisdiction, was held to be
"A question not involved in the present
inquiry; and the magistrate decided,
upon the evidence as to the assault, that
the intention to commit an assault had
not been shown as charged, and so dis
missed the case.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
The st. Augustine Yacht Club.

No institution of the Ancient City has
yielded more prolific results of substan-
tiai benefit than the St. Augustine Yacht
Club.
Organized in 1874 by Capt. r. F. Arm
strong, then, as now, one of the city's
most valuable and devoted friends, it
soon became powerful agent in the
work of bringing to the notice of the
most wealthy and public spirited citizens
of the country the incompatible advan-
tages OF st. Augustine as a winter resort.
Capt. Armstrong; wide knowledge of
the world and his extensive and valuable
acquaintance, especially in nautical
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
A Leap Year Episode.

a rather amusing scene occurred in
the parlor of one of our hotels Sunday
night. The hour of $50 approached, and
but four persons were left in the parlor-
three ladies, one single, lone, Torn gen
tleman. just think of it, ar.i Leap Year.
too! One of the fair damsels had been
and was still monopolizing the lone, lone
gentleman. and waiting patiently
for the two other ladies to retire, but
they were in no hurry. They had evil
IDENTITY made up their minds to outsit the
pair, and would probably have succeeded
had not one of them unfortunately been
reminded by gentle voice from some
where that it was time she retired to her
room. So the poor, crest fallen young
ladies had to retire and acknowledge
that they had been outsat. We don't
know exactly how long the lone, lorn
gentleman was kept up talking over Leap
Year matters, but We shall certainly
look for an early invitation to a we'd
ding.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24

The dismissal of the charge of assault
with a deadly weapon against Private
Snyder yesterday, by Judge MacWil-
liams, has given rise TO great dissatis-
faction in some quarters; but it should
be remembered that the gravamen of the
offense charged was not in any way con-
nected with the question whether or not
the sentry had right to leave his post,
enter upon territory over which the
military authorities have no jurisdiction
save under martial law-and interfere
in a-melee which am authorized repre-
sentative of the police authorities of the
city was attempting to quell. The ques-
ton of conflicting Jurisdictions did not
come before the magistrate, and he
could look out to such porNons of the
evidence as bore upon the fact alleged in
the complaint. This question OF juris-
diction has given trouble heretofore, and
it would seem as if the present is an aus
picious time to have it fully and per-
manentiy settled; contamination
likely to be attained by the appeal of
Snyder from the Judgment of the Mayor,
filming him for resisting an officer in the
discharge of his duty. In the trial of the
appeal, ii it is properly prosecuted and
defended, the opportunity of settlement
OF the question by the Circuit Court will
be amply presented, and ITS final solution
will be a benefit to all concerned.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
COSMOS ON THE CLIMATE.
Florida and the Northwest in Contrast.
How to Populate the State.

Think of it, my countrymen, Here are
we revealing in almost perpetual sun
shine, amid roses of giant growth and
every hue, picking ripe and luscious
strawberries from the vines, and-travel-
ling by easy stages-from the sentiment
al and lovely to the substantial and
gross-enjoying green peas, ripe toma-
toes, lettuce and cabbages of our own
recent raising; while away up North and
westward the blizzards are blowing,
bowling around the chimneys, chilling
the very marrow in the bones Of our
compatriots. Aye, killing them, as we
learn from the newspaper accounts that
no less than two hundred and fifty peo-
Pile persisted, absolutely froze to death
during the late cold wave in the West.
Nothing but absolute stubborn ignor-
ance and foolhardy blindness can keep
people in such . climate.
Is it that lands are cheaper? No.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
an ECCENTRIC f+oToeRAPH OF A
LIGHTNING FLASH.

ThenoTss observed i'm Connection with
the sense of Hearing. and Termed by
Psychologists sound i,Iindne.s'-iuter-
esting Experiments with - boomerang.
Every enc knows the Australian boone
rang. II s. a curved weapon made out Of a
piece Of h@rd and compact wood, which the
Australian slvages dexterously throw at any
given oJjsct-enemy or game After the
boomerang has struck the object, il returns
of itself toward the person who threw it,
Some years ago Ir. iiarey published an In
teresting article on the subject, in which Inc
wrote, without knowing IL, chapter On
physics without apparatus. La Nature re-
Gently reproduced the substance Of IL as fol-
loxxS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-24
Carpenters and Joiners' Ball.

The Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America, of Local Union No.
s59, will give a grand ball tonight at
Myers Assembly Rooms, by which name
the hall heretofore called Myers Hall
and Howatt's Hall will hereafter be
known. The floor committee is COM
posed of Messrs. III. w. Patrick, r. f.
Hall, w. L. Henderson, q. f. Bragdon
and C.. f. Matley.