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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
GONE UP IN SMOKE.
Huntington's First Blaze-The "Abnah'
a Smouldering Mass.

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Smouldering Mass.
Huntington was visited by fire, the
terror of all new Florida towns, Sunday
night. Upon receiving information a
representative of THE NEWS, who hap
pened to be at hand, fastened To the
scene of destruction, and seeking Mrs.
+. +. Wilson, the person directly con-
cerned, obtained the full particulars,
which i'm substance are as follows:
A little past O'Clock, a small assem-
blage of neighbors had congregated i'm
the beautiful parlors of Mrs. f. L. Will
sons delightful residence. the "Abnah, !"
bent upon pleasure in the way of tea
party. Shortly after the arrival of the
guests a strange, cracking sound over
head, together with the barking of little
dog, arrested their attention and directed
them to an investigation. In attempting
to open the connecting door a dense vol
ume of smoke and flame burst in-im-
mediately all was excitement and con-
fusion. AS in such cases all
save one or two knew not
| which way to turn. Although
| by this time the alarm was general. No
shouting or noise Of any description was
INDUCED in. Realizing that 1T would b.
worse than useless to effect a reesue OF
anything above, those at hand turned t.
with a will in the endeavor to carry
articles of value from the lower story
Time was scarce. and notwithstanding
every one struggled to the utmost
hardly an article worth the mention wa
secured.
The flames spread with surprising
rapidity. and within three hours nothing
remained to tell OF the disaster except I
mound of ashes and debris.
Only conjecture can be formed as Z.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17
Rumors Exploded.

All day yesterday rumors were flying
thick and fast concerning a shooting
affray said To have occurred in the
morning. So many and so diversified
were they that IL was with difficulty
that one could keep track of them. A
reporter of THE PALATRA NEWS was
soon on the scent aud traced IL as far as
possible, but nothing whatever could
be substantiated.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17
The Ca.tIng a Success.

PITTSBURGH. January I6..-The great
steel gun which was cast at one of the
Pittsburg Steel Casting Company's works
last Wednesday was taken from the
mold to-day and found to be perfect.
The casting is pronounced a complete
success by Superintendent Hainsworth
and the officers Of the United States
navy, who made close inspection and
applied such tests as were possible in the
present stage. The gun weighs nine
TONS
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17

NIHTaHH ouFs 5thff
by Wednesday next Engineer Wells,
Of the Georgia Southern and Florida rail-
road, will start down the line In a buggy
to investigate the various localities where
towns are proposed TO be built. lie Wal!
make thorough investigation. AMI in all
probability no will christen several cities
before hereturns to headquart srs.
Several lively towns have already
sprung up along the line, and In places
where, one year ago, naught but the
rank and file OF tall yellow pines stood.
town lots are now offered for sale -
lively prices.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17
4 Gard of Thanks.

We desire. through the columns Of
THE PALATRA NEWS, 10 extend our many
thanks and gratefulness 10 the many
friends who kindly assisted ~ during
the destruction of our beautiful home on
last Sunday night, by fire.
MRS. Il. l.. WILSON.
Mrs. l.. G. DEMING.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gould, the Earl Of
Craven and the Rev. w. j. Stavert, all
of England. are booked at the Putnam.
They have chartered a steam yacht, and
to-day will sail the beautiful and pictur-
esque waters of Dunn's Creek and to-mor.
row will steam down the far-famed ock-
lawaha River.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17

Palatka's bright hopefuls participated
in game of base ball yesterday In the
lot between the post Office and the river
front on Front street, which afforded
them a. great deal Of healthy. animated
sport, and attracted considerable atten-
ton OF the bystanders.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17
Not a Surplus,
DrfrDif Free PrNSS

DetrOit Free fft~S-
The raisin crop is 5000 boxes short
this year. and il the landlady works in
a few peanut shucks and peach skins
you will understand and appreciate her
motive. That shortage must he made
up somehow
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-17
TIE FLORIDA MEMBERS.

The Florida members are all comforta-
bly, situated for the session. Senator Call
occupying his beautiful home ON N
street, while Senator Pasco has cosy
quarters at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Messrs. Davidson and Dougherty both
room at the National Hotel. X.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
REPUBLICANS AT BANGOR.
Mr. BIaine the f'rineipai Speaker--Eo
 celvsd with Cheers.

BASGon, Me, Aug. s24,- There was au suspicious ope,ing for the Republican meeting and reception to MT. Blaine yes terday. MT, BtutBc and party arrived ln carriages and werr greeted by muaIc from the band 2
 Mr. Blaino was recal ged with hearty cheers as he assembled the platform. Among those who were on the staul were Congressman Boutelle, Mayor Bragg and Ham bal uAmliH.
 The mectn, was called to order by II. G. Trask, ChltrltI;tn of tue City Commit tee, wnc .rtryIutcl Hon Lrwts Barker, who spoke I,r tWenis minutes. H. then introduced 1!r Gtane as tAe grand agaln- ennon of the Hcpu GEirar fer ,, ,," ,Ar "shep- herd of the pehpc,a ":t" Wa j ,'ues C.. Blaine.' AppiaIaez.n.! il >'r5 to.,o.Trd.
 Mir. Blane's speash Nia "r,;t,:;, and he confined hi1nasl; cisss J'y to :: I:..r:,:,r' ,pt which he he ,d III uisA...aG. !.- .E .t i'', :ed to intently and Ut V,t;;oI5 ,;. "a WIS roundly appiaa@cd.e
 He refurcd ;,licR at}onS @. lie DeGoruts and compared the wages e"gu,.( Il this country Gli Europ>.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
MORE CASES OF YELLOW FEVER
Two Deaths Tn Jacksonville, and Sixteen New Cases.

Two Deaths m Jacksonville, and Sixteen
 New Cases.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla; Aug. c4.-1he last official report shows sixteen asw cases of fever and two deaths.
 The new cases are: Thomas H. Clark, E. W. Dixon, Mrs. L. E. Stillenwerf, Mrs. H. R. Beebe, Mrs. Louis l. Fleming and son, Miss Oracle Odell, Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. A. W. Barnett, A. W. Barnett, Thomas Carri- dice, W. Nj. Smith, George Willis, Mrs. J, A. Knight, Dr. P. J. Stollenwerck, and Frank Perry.
 There are forty-three persons now under treatment The total number of cases to date is eighty. There have been ten deaths. J. J. Hooker and Nellie Reiggles are the last deaths reported. Two patients have been discharged from the hosipital. AL though the largely increased list of new cases has created much uneasiness there is but little actual fright.
 Everybody is at work trying to start up their business again, but it is working against heavy odds in the face of the rigid quarantine established,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Denies the Report of a Change.

BOSTON, Aug. 2+--At the offices of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in this city, tho report from Omaha that General Manager Stone of tho Eastern lines has been deposed and was succeeded by George Aldrege, was denied. TIe officers of the company de- clare that there has never been any talk of deposing Mir Stone except in the news- papers, The company has never con- sdered such a step. Nr. Stones conduct during the recent troubles of his division of the road has been eminently satisfac- tory to the company. In all it's details he has followed the policy of the-company and and would hardly be deposed now after having practically settled the difficulties to the satisfaction of the company. His position is second only to that of the President of the company, and his servlces could not be dispensed with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Reported Chaa.e oT ",s' IIana :ov.,.

OMAHA, Neo., Aug 2+-~GHnrrai NAna- ger Holdredge of the Burlington aud Missouri River Railroad has been called to Chicago. It IS sad here tllat Mir. holdrego was called ln to take Mir. Stones place. Messrs. Stone and Perkins have gone to New orl1 to attendsl directors meeting. The striking engineers say here that Nr Stones res tgnation has been asked for, and that Hold red ge will succeed hjM about Sept. 15. They claim further that CHIvort, Division perinten1cnt of thc Burlington at Lincoln, will succeed Holdrego as Gen eral Manager of the Burlington and Missouri Mir Uoldrege is well NHcd by the strikers and will settle with tho en- gineers, they say, as soon as ne assumes Mr. Stones position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
How to BafHe Ticklers.

A correspondent of Science writes as fol- lows: was very ticl1lish youngster, and my comrades sometimes used that weak ness for their own amusement. One boy used to show how little effect tickling had upon him; but one hot summer day, as he was lying reading, tickled him on the ribs, and he almost went into convulsions. l found that he was far more sensitive than any boy ill the company, and he revealed his secret to me under condition of my nev- CT telling any one else. By holding his breath he became pachydermatous, and would let anybody tickle him as much as they pleased; but of course they always gave it up at once when they saw his solid look. l tried the plan, and it worked ad- mirably; and it is my only protection, even unto this day, for my cuticle is as sensi- tive as ever. The deduction is simple; 8 man holds his breath and the ticker is baffled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Indians Move Tow ard the Big Horn.

FORT CASPER, ". T., Aug 24.-A party of fifty Indians have been sighted moving toward the Big Horn i'll the direction of Fort Mckinney There are no children with them, and they have extra horses; but they avoid the ranches, and have, as yet, committed no depredations. Lieuten- ant Benton has gone out from Fort McKin- ney with a detachment of men to meet them and persuade them to turn back They are supposed to be en rOute to Shoshone Agency. The settlers arc quite uneasy, but the officers profess no alarm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
RenuhlicanS of IOWa

DEs MofxEs, la, Aug. 24 The following nominations were made at the Repu blican State Convention; Frank r. Jackson for Secretary of State, and J. 4. Lyer for Au- ditor; Captain Twombley for State Treas urer; Judge Granger for Supreme Court Judge. For Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Smith, Campbell and Malone. The platform endorses the Chicago platform and the nomination of Harrison and Mor- ton and the prohibitory laws, favors bimet- aUism and liberal pensions to veteran sol diers and denounces President Cleveland s vetoes of pension bills, and expresses sor- row at the death of General She ridan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Sir Lionel Ve,. nn the Treaty.

BOSTON, Aug. .f. Last evening Sir Lionel $. SackVllle West, British Minister to Anerlca, was vIsit-u by a reporter at his picturesque shore !,oluc Fl Beverly. Eo said that the rejection of the fisheries treaty was no surprsl Q hlm, as ho aad expected that 1t Wuuil be male q party question, and on that llne would not pass the Senate. He thn"ght the result of the rejection would not be serious. It Was a matter certainly to be regretted, as the treaty ofered n fair-. id non tsE0te soFdtioh to both governments of veXatious queS- tiOns. When asked Hat he thought the British GOvcrnmea. Npuld do if President Cleveland enforccs !hn Retaliation Act, he replied: "lL is lmNosslble for me to tell, but 1 am cons tra'nrt to believe that tho matter will Dc set > ill some way before any serious action ,>, lukcn.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
No Recess for COnsre ss.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.--Senator Allison and other Repu bl!can memb bers of the Sem ate Committee On Finance say no authori- tative prCpOsIt on has been submitted to the Democratic Sc I2tors to take recess of both Houses for several weeks. The proposition was put in the form of sugges- tion, however, to Senator Beck yesterday, and he was inclined to consider it favor- ably; but after consultation on the Demo- cratic side of the chamber it Avas decided to reject the proposition if formally or authoritatively proposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
SOME RACE HABITS.

IT IS customary among the Turks to anoint the beard with perfumes and to smoke it with incense.
 THE custom of going bareheaded one day in the week (on the "Shabat," or Saturday. Is observed by the Mingrelians.
 A TRIBE in the palm region of the Amazon cradles the young in palm leaves. 4 single leaf turned up around the edges by some native process makes an excellent cradle, and now and then it is made to do service as a bath tub.
 HE young Greeks of the lower classes are hardly distinguishable by their dress, their sex often being mistaken on account of the similarity. It is said the young women bear the burdens, while the young men arc straight and digniied.
 AN Arab living in Algiers recently told a French scientist who was visiting that country that science was making rapid prog ress among the Algierians, and mentioned as one of the proofs of that fact that doves are now employed by persons who have lost relatives to send messages to the departed ones in Paradise. The mourner sets cup of water on the tomb of his dead relative, whispers loving message into it and steps aside. The doves then come, drink of the water, and fly away with the message to the abode of the blest.
 A NoMADIC people living in the Upper Ural in Russia, and called Vaguls, are pagans. In winter they live in wooden cabins, while In summer they go out among the mount alns and dwell under canvas. Their winter clothing is made of camel sl1ln and their summer of linen. As is the rule among savage races, the women are little better than slaves. The Vaguls worship the bear, and consider as sacred different parts of the forest, for which they have a supersti- tous terror. They sacrifice daily to their deity stallion previously greased. Contact with Russians is beginning to civilize these people.
 THE authoress of the s'Memoirs of an Arabian Princess" in writing of medical treatment in Oman and Zanzibar, says "In the East nearly everybody believes in the devil, and that he prefers taking up his resi- dence with human beings. I do not re- member single child with us that had not been possessed of the devil, at least once. A newborn child, that is more restless and more inclined to cry than is usual, must be surely possessed, and the exercising of the evil spirit is at once set on foot Little onlons and bits of garlic are strung like pearls and suspended from arms and neck. The remedy is a simple one, and not quite so foolish as it looks, for if the poor devil has any oltactory nerves, he could hardly withstand such an attack upon them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
A. E. GARDNER'S ARREST.
His Acquaintances Out in Seattle Some what Astonished at the New Charges.

His Acquaintanccs Out in Seattle SOme-
 what Astonished at the New Charges.
 SEATTLE, w. T., Aug 24-It was a mat ter of little surprise in this city when it was announced that A. E. Gardner. ex- chief Inspector of customs of this district and a resident of Seattle, was arrested in Chicago yesterday for smuggling opium
 He is now under heavy bonds to appear at OgdensburH, \. Y., to answer to a similar charge He left here two months ago for the East. He had a se- cret confab with Special Treasury Agent Bcecher, and it is deemed certain that he has documents to the effect that he was in the government service at the time of the Og- densburg arrest. This whole matter, in- cludng damaging evidence against others ill the government service out here, will be brought to light if the Secretary of the TreaSury will act on the report Ot Special Agent Tngle. United States officers of thus district are confident that the report will expose gang of shreWd sm ugglers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Opposed to the Compen,aii,n

OTTAWA, Ont, NuG. 2!4.-Thc \. h0lo Pro testant population of tho Prov ne of Que bee, and in fact of The Dominion Is bru.r- ing pressure to boar upon the Governoy- General to veto the bill recently passCl by the Provincial LcgiS!II irc Of QucuGc grant ing S40O, GOO to thH fc-Ht Or>,er in com pensation for lauUa belonging 70 that Order, which had 1cen contisc4tcd uur4r- the time they Wero Jr'yurcd an illegal body. A bolder raid upon the Treasury was never devised, and if the Quebec Gov crnment is not checked by the Governor Generals veto the whole Protestant in- tiuence will br arraycj ugy;r t tGr Cover nor, Sir John Nac!on&lJ anI 4ls cabinet at the next general c.GcuOl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Biz Woolen Mills Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 324. Tho C. lar Hill Mills, located at Derby, Delaware County, were burned yesterday entailing a loss of sSO0JO. The mills were occup:cd by Geors 20 Grayson & Co. in the manufactur9 of woolen goods The fro broke out in the
 carding room, and a panic among the weav- CTS in the second story was averted with great difficulty. All sEccecded in making their escape unharncd, except John Ken nedy and James Ash. both pf whom were badly burned, but will prob .Dly recover
 The loss is partially covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Mrs. I8oves's Body Embulmed.

BOSTON, Aug, 24. Major Howes has caused tue body of hls murdered wife to be embalmed and placed temporarily in a re ceiving vault prior to burial at Northamp- ton. He has left for New Brunswick to assist in the Identification of the men ar rested on suspicion The suspected men, MajCr AOWcs says, were arrested within eight hours after the murder, and strong circumstantial evidence was obtalned in the fact that they were all found to have just packed up their belongings with the evident intention of leaving the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
WashinStons, 6; Bostons, {.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 2A,-Tho Senators evidently made up thelr minds to play ball yesterday, and Boston WAS an easJ victim. Radbourne pitched an indifferent game, while Kelly seemed 10 be tired and made rank errors. Although the Supreme Court in th!s city granted d temporary injunction restraining Widncr from play ing with the Washm-ton Club, the New Orleans parties faIIoI to file their bond, and Sullivan took advantage of the oPpor- tunity to put his Winning ptch"r ln the box. The score:
 Washngtons .....4 Q 0 | | 0 0 O. G BustOns ..........O O Q O . 0 ; U--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
A Great Aquatic Event.

HAMMoNDsPoRT, Aug, 24. .--Arrangcmcnts ts have been perfected for holding a profes- sional regatta at Lake KecIla at Ham, mondsport on Wednesday Septem Der 3, in which Teemor, Hamm, Ten Eyck and other prominent oarsmen will take part. Four hundred dollars i'll prizes have been offered, and it is the intention of the Com mittee to make this tue greatest aquatic event ever witnessed in this vicinity. Ali the railroads and steamers on Lake kecku will run excursions. The course is OAu Oi the finest iu the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
They are Not Commentators,

DENVER. Col, Aug. s4.-The three men arrested nere, supposed to be counterfeit CTS, turn out to be confidence men. Their scheme was to sell their victims com pound resembling gold, and to delude pur- chasers, made a pretence of manufactur- ing S gold pieces from it. The die used, however, was trick box, aud genuine gold pieces were turned out. The arrested men cannot be held by the Government officials but will De arrested again by the State officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
< Grand Society Event.

NEWPORT, R. L, Aug. 24.-The most elab- crate society event since the James Cor don Bennett ball in 1884 was the ball given last night by Mir. J. J. Van Allen, of New York, at his new villa at Ochre Point, which has been two years in building, and resembles a massive old granite English castle. The house and grounds were beau tifully decorated and illuminated. The guests included all the prominent society people, who appeared in costumes pre- pared especially for the event.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Hon. R. 6. Spoffard's Will.

NEwBURYpoRT, Mass, Aug. 24.-The will of the Hon. R. S. Spoffard has been tilad at the Probate Ofice, and it is understood that the estate will amount to fully S75,- GOO. Most of the estate is left to his widow and there arc no public bequests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
The Potomacs Will Not Compete \

WASHINGTON, Aug. A.-The Racing Com- mitree of the Potomac Boat Club has de. cided not to row in the eight-oar contest which takes place at Staten Island in Sep tember, owing to the illness of some of the old members and the poor showing of some of the new men. The Potomacs won tn @ challenge vase at Staten Island last year, and have it now In their possession. They returned 1t, however, to-day, with the mo- Jice of their withdrawal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, Aug. 24. - Yesterday, four teenth racing day here. with the time- honored Kenner Stakes on the programme.
 First race: Six furlougs won, Alaho second, Remsen third. Time, 1:21155.
 Second race: One mie--Terra Gotta won, Bohemian second, Joseph third. Time, :52L4.
 Third race: Two miles-Los Angeles won, Alexandria second, Young Sweep third. Time, 3:a4.
 Fourth race: Six furlongs-Yum Yum won, Le Clair second, Re bellion third. Time, .1Sl[
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
The Train Nearly Two Days Late.

train No. 5, on the Pitts burg and Councils wills division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, due in this city fruoSdIy night arrived last evening forty-siX and one half hours late, caused by the bi., storm. The train comprised fifteon coaches well filled with passengers. Traffic on this di- vision will be resumed at once. The com pany expects to have trains running r4gI- larly on the Wheeling division b. thc first nf next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
<. l.. Post All RI-ht.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23-PIeasing news was announced on the Produce Exchange floor that s. R. Post had settled with his credit ors. paying dollar for dollar, and the notice of his failure was taken from the bulletin board. His prompt and manly &C., ton yesterday and rapid settlement with out anyone losing q dollar by him will be- come matter of history in the grain trade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
ChicaguS. q: IDetTuits.2

DETROIT, Aug. 34. Detroit took q fresh start in the losing buS.uess yesterday by dropping game to Cu.cago. Baldwin was wild but effective, and Beuttn pitched a fine game. h the eighth, with two Chi cagoans out, Sutclltfe made low throw to first, winch, neve,. Aeless, sAouli have been held by E"0u1A IT.. and tnNn PIeTer hit fora home run. hc score:
 Chicagos. s........,.....I u 0 Q U 0 n ? -: DctrOits ..............C Q c Q U e..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
Florists Elect Officers

NEW YORK, Aug. A.-The Florists Con- vention has elected the following officers: MT. J. N. May. of Summit, N. J., was elected President; MT. M. A. Hart, Tere Haute, was chosen Treasurer; W. J. Palmer, of Buffalo, Vice-President, and W. J. Stewart, of Boston, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-24
SOtnrl, t.nnlnS

At Cincinuatt-Cl vr,auis, l; Cmcin- natls, 0, B@se hts Clevelands, 0; Clu- cinnatis, 9. Errors Clrvr.auds, 1; Gin cinnatls, ,. Baterlrs-B."&ely a!Ai Shy smith.
 At AlIcntown-Anen;owns, 9; Huzie- towns, t.
 At Newark Ncwar}s, 5; WnSe~bar- res, i.
 At Jerssy City Srrantons, 1; Jersey Citys, 0.
 At Syracuse Syracuse ;; Toroutos, l. At Troy-Troy, 10; London, ;.
 At Albany AlUanN,? .; Buffalo, 2. ton, 9.