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The Republican journal., 1888-11-08
Three Episodes

MONDAY, june /. i -.
What beautiful day it has been. Aud how
glad am that | secured Il desk SO near the
window, All day long / felt the soft warm
wind BLOWN" nay hair with Il .cn.ic motion
about my face. Then, too. can glance out of
the window to the old graveyard across thu
WAY and watch the wind playing among the
blossoms of the old apple tree there. Ii is 80
pleasing, when my eyes grow tired Of my
books. to turn them in that direction, for The
scene is so rcstful and cain. do hope nothing
will happen to deprive me Of this Iica+u and
yet an incident to-day seems TO impress me that
| may lose this pleasure
The incident happened near tie noon huar.
| WIS looking across the field. The warmth.
the faint perfume Of some apple blossoms in nay
desk and the murmurng noise ma L. bN the
girls while studying con>pired to make NE feel
druW>y. | felt that should certainly have 10
put my head upon my desk and 20 10 sleep ii
something did not happen. And something
did happen. There i "A wing To our school
building. in which the lal.itor and hi> family
reside. Their apartments command a view OF
my window. and Just ;is grew drowsy | look
ed that way and | saw a young man sitting
there smiling. evidentl, at me. A> Looked at
him he looked away but when ! looked again
he >tiil looking my way and smiling.
felt indignant that any one connected with the
ianifor should smile al me. | gave him one
~cornful look and turned m, face away.
A few moments later | looked that way
again and he was still sitting there looking al
me. | felt AN uncomfortable desire to make
face. and made it, lie Immediately arose aud
walked away. | blush when | remember thai
at II should be more laivke. but | cannot
help thinking what boohy h. iDu~t Ia" to in
afraid Of Il girls face.
The Republican journal., 1888-11-08
= NOTABLE BUSINESS WOMAN.

Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey. superintendent of
The peace department Of the National W. z. +.
L.. is one OF the most notable business women
in the country. Her husband was among the
wealhle>t men III Maine, and in his will made
her sole eNecutriX. She carries on Il large fac
tory in New dorsey. Il wholesale and retail
store in Portland, and a large farm in Win
throi. In all she employs 80 men. Every
detail Of the business in under her control, and
She is Il leader in the Society of Friends. Civ
lli9 generously in several lines of philanthropic
and n form work.
The Republican journal., 1888-11-08

An neNcelIent life->ize crayon portrait of Pres
ident Martin Il. Anderson, of Rochester Uni
versity. has just been received at Colby Uni
ve1>iiy and is at present in the library. 1t is Il
speaking likeness, in cha>te and appropriate
frame. and is the gift of Mrs. NJ. b. Anderson.
Hr. Anderson writes that it is the work of
Rochester artist and SAYS of Mrs. Anderson,
"She SENDS it as slight indication of the inter-
est with which she regards the institution
where graduated and where | spent nearly
decade Of the most lah9rious years of my life"
The Republican journal., 1888-11-08

hr>. George Wing, IL lady about 35 years of
are, residing at the Forks III Manchester four
miles from Augusta attempted to commit sui
eide Thursday, Oct. 2jhi swallowing a spoon
fu of dry Paris green, enough to Kill several per-
sons. DR.. Bert Andrews. of Augusta. happened
to be in the vicinity, and by administering rem
edlies promptly and with careful attendance her
life was saved. She is in an exceedingly weak
condition but will recover. Domestic difficulty
is said 10 have been the callsc.
The Republican journal., 1888-11-08

Vt | o'clock Friday. oct. 18th. otiirer> and a
physician were called to the Clark u Chaplin
lee tompany'> boardin. house. East Bow,loin-
ham, where. a the result of drunken row.
Thomas Norman, of Halifax, bad received a
probably fatal WoHnd in the abdomen from a
gHn il the hands Of Thomas Callahan. The Int
ter claims The shooting was accidental. and
Norman Wuui] make no charges eliminating
him. Callahan and another hoaIier named
Ihola> Hurkey, who i, supposed to know
Sninetl1A- Of the affair. were arrested. and are
now confined in the lockup at Richmond The
lnn lnr N1rlnaI1- ..n ul1tr
The Republican journal., 1888-11-08
FIRE IN PORTLAND.

The large wooden block on the corner of
Cumberland and Preble streets Portland was
burned Thursday morning, the fire catching in
the upper story. The block was owned by l..
D. Nj. Sweat. whose loss is $1,000 or $4,000;
insured 81 600. 4. s. Libby, stable, loss 500 !;
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
PERSONAL.
can DESERT

Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. f. DeVoe, of New
York. are stopping at the Florida House.
Mr.. W. F. Weld, owner of the yacht
Gitana, of Boston, is at the San Marco.
Mr.. S. A. Harrison and family, of
Milwaukee, are guests of the Florida
House.
are in the Ancient City, guests of the
Magnolia.
Mr.. j. N. Todd, a very prominent
business man of Madison, Ind, is visit
ing Mr.. Francis, ON st. George street
Mr. Harry Messmer, the genial clerk
at Towers store in the opera house, has
left the city for u few weeks visit to his
folks at Sisco, Fla.
Mr.. w. r. Carter, of the Jacksonville
Metropolis, visited the Ancient City yes
terday in the interest of his excellent
afternoon journal.
Mr.. j. j. Eaton, of the large tobacco
firm of Esterbrook & Eaton, and his
family, of Boston, have suite of rooms
| at the San Marco.
Tourists will obtain better idea of
the wonders of Florida by visit to the
Museum, opposite Fort Marion, than by
| a months trip through the State.
DIR. G. W. Bolton, of Tallahassee, one
of the most distinguished and expe-
rienced physicians in the State, accom-
panied by his son, w. l.. Bolton. arrived
at the Magnolia yesterday. Dn~Belton
whose life has been passed in a constant
warfare with such maladies as are com
mon to our Florida climate, remarked
yesterday that his deliberate conclusion
was, after long years of observation
that st. Augustine is the healthiest plac'
for constant residence, summer ant
winter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
Presbyterian Social.

The Presbyterian Social which was to
have been held last week, Tuesday, was
postponed till last Tuesday night, and
was held in the Chapel on Cordova
street.
The Chapel was beautifully decorated
by the chairman of the arrangement and
reception committee, Mrs. A. NJ. At
wood.
Mr. Paul Rehnberg was the director of
the musical programme, which was as
follows:
Piano Solo-Mrs. j. Wellington Rogers.
Song-'I Lightly Fly" Miss Elizabeth
Doolittle, which was heartily encored.
Selections on the banjo-Mrs. j. Wei
| lington Rogers. For an encore she played
s'Home Sweet Home with variations.
Mr.. Paul Rehnberg sang a Swedish
| ballad, called s'Kupg Erik Och Lifdra-
| benden." On being encored he sang a
Swedish students song-''Across the
Far Blue Hills, Marie" which re-
ceived meritorious applause.
Mrs. j. Wellington Rogers, by request,
rendered more selections on the banjo.
Cornet solo-''Annie Laurie" Mr..
| Walter Rogers of Joyce's Ponce de Leon
| Orchestra. For an encore he played
'sRobin Adair'' with fine effect.
Mr.. Albert George of the Ponce de
Leon Orchestr sang baritone solo
1.-The Song that Reached my Heart,
which was heartily enchored.
XyIocalme solo-'.Alice, Where Art
Thou was beautifully rendered by Mr.
| Charles P. Lowe (also of the Ponce do
Leon Orchestral with piano accompani
ment by Mr.. James Altschul. For al
encore he played ''Suwanee River witt
variations.
This closed the programme of one o
the, if not the best, musical entertain
ments ever given in this city Mucl
credit is due Mr. Rehnberg for the ar
rangement of the entertainment. ant
also to Mrs. Atwood, the chairman o
the reception, who made everybody fee
perfectly at home.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
The Guards Concert,

The Guards promenade concert ON
Monday evening at the Old Fort, was
not quite as successful as was expected,
on account of the cool weather, still it
was by no means failure There were
about 200 present and good many
others bought tickets who did not at
tend.
The music by she Second artillery band
was, as usual, first class and quite a
number INDUCED in dancing.
The exhibition drill by the company
was the event of the evening, and their
evolutions and proficiency in the manual
of arms brought forth rounds of applause
Quite large number of those present
were from the different hotels and taker
altogether it was one of the mos
recherche affairs that has been given Thu
winter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The schooner yacht Rebecca NJ, of
Philadelphia, arrived in port Sunday.
About $50 people visited Ocean Beach
via the St. Augustine and South Beach
Railway.
The Alcazar is having carpets put
down and furniture set up on the second
and third floor.
Quite large party of visitors and citi-
zens attended the ball at Magnolia, on the
st. Johns, last evening.
Master Chas Teahan is SO far re-
covered from his broken leg as TO be able
| to get ABOUND with crutches.
The Rebekah degree. |. o. O. F., was
| conferred upon about fifteen ladies at
| the lodge room of Palmetto Lodge, No.
%, Monday night
No one ever goes away from the Har-
| nett House at Savannah, Ca, without
/ feeling that he has got his money S
worth. 1t is not surprising that Colonel
| Harnett has given this hotel such wide
reputation, for the rates are always
reasonable.-Bosfon Home Journal.
The two paintings presented to the \.
| NJ. c. A. to be sold at their fair next
week are very gems of art among the
many rare productions of the giver, Ar
| fist Heade. To one who has soul to
| appreciate artistic beauty and skill, a
| visit to his studio, No. Z, Ponce de Leor
Studio Building, affords a pleasure
| which few experience and which none
can describe
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
Y. M. G. A. Fair.

The ladies of the city are enthusiastic
in their efforts to make the fair of next
week grand success.
The committees met yesterday for
conference, and number of the pref
test young ladies the city can turn out
from permanent residents, and also in
vited visitors, reported as volunteers for
service upon the occasion.
Persons who will aid in this enter
prise are requested to call at the rooms
of the association in the Lyon block, if
not waited upon by the soliciting COM
mittee, and leave contributions of cakes.
meats, fancy articles, cash, or anything
useful or ornamental. Don't forget the
date, Wednesday and Thursday, March
Z and s, from o'clock in the sternoor
| as long as you can ''stand the pressure.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
The CITY Council.

The meeting of the Council Monday
night was almost barren of results, save
so far as the establishment of the police
force was concerned. The Mayor pre-
scented a communication nominating
members of the force, which was
promptly confirmed, as follows: Edward
Biddlecomb, Paul Mickler, j. A. Andrea,
James Morris, Stephen Benet, Edward
Benjamin, A. II. Klingman and Phillip
Crosby.
In the matter of the accounts Of the
late Marshal, j. V. Drysdale, the same
was referred to the Finance Committee
to investigate, with power to employ
counsel.
The Ordinance Committee reported on
the ordinance for the opening of Central
avenue, in favor of its passage, provided
the ST. Augustine Improvement Com
pany, or the property owners along the
line would indemnify the city against
any cost or expense for the same,
and the ordinance was thereupon passed
to its second reading.
Recommendations were received from
the several fire companies as to the cleo
ton of chief and assistant, the Ponce de
Leon recommending M. I. Masters for
chief and W. Hirsch for assistant, the
Ancient City Hook and Ladder Com
| pany and tine Ancient City Fire Engine
| Company No. recommending Hon. w.
Milford Ingraham for chief and c. FL.
| Dnwell for assistant, and the Bucket
Brigade recommending Chief Ingraham
with w. Hirsch for assistant.
A communication was received from
| the Mayor recommending the Council tc
order an election for City Mar ahal.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
Telephone Additions.

Subscribers to the Telephone Elk
change are requested to add to their list
the following names and numbers:
6la. w. P. Eichbaum, residence.
6s. H. Garfield, residence.
20. Hotel Casa Monica.
10. j. Elliott, fish and oysters.
rs. J. A. Irwin, residence.
80. Ernest Oliveros, residence.
90. S. F. Bennett, shell road.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
THE MAGNOLIA,
st. Augustine, Fla.

Strictly irst-class Family Hotel, centrally
coated near the Old Fort, the Plaza, city
Gates. Sea Wall and Post Office Highest ele-
walton in the city. Sanitary conditions per-
feet. Sewerage TO the sea, and flushed by ar
tesian well. Special rates by the week, accord
ing to location of room and length of stay.
w. w. Palmer, Proprietor.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
Nuts Nuts Nuts !.

j. NJ. Webb & Co., near City Gates,
st. George street, in addition to their
large box trade in Choice Oranges and
their constantly fresh stock of Veg
etables, will have this week a splendid
assortment of Western Nuts, Shelibarks,
Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Chestnuts,
Hazelnuts, etc. Come and see them
laS-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
Burned to Death.
Sumterville News.

While the family Were out of the
house for short time, the eight-months
old child of Mr. George Russell, living
in the Adamsville neighborhood, crawled
into the fire and was SO badly burned
that it died in few hours-this occur
ring on the 14th inst. The father and
mother are greatly distressed on account
OF the tragic death of their dear boy.
and have the deep felt sympathy of
their many friends throughout the
county.
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good condition, but it is fallacy, for the
only repairs are thus provided for"

So it seems that it would behoove all
good and patriotic citizens, pending the
action of the Council on the subject OF
sewerage, to make personal effort, as
Messrs. Middleton & Oliver have sue
cessfully done, to see that the streets in
front OF their own premises, or those oc-
cupied by them, are kept clean when
required by the exigencies OF the
weather
Such is the moral of this DER true tale.
Citizens, what have you to say to it
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29

You can save your fare to St Angus
tine by buying curiosities at the Tourists
Store, opposite Fort Marion. Alligators,
&c.; palmetto fans, 10 aud 25c.: aiiga-
tor scarf pins, 15c.; rare old books,
ancient arms, etc.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

THE D1ilu Netrs Is the only newspaper In the
United Stafss that publishes the drrfrdis at the
st. -dHaHstias hotels.l
Ponce de Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Moses. Trenton; w A. Gall
braith Mrs f. u. Galbraith. Erie, Pa; Mrs A.
p Gilmore. Miss NJ Nipple, Chicago; Mrs. T.
Lea, Miss Lea, Philadelphia; g. w Champlin,
Miss Champlin. W. r. fhampiin chicago; AIR
and Mrs G. Handy brooklyn; Miss Zeilin. Ger
mantown Pa; Mr. and Mrs 6. W. Young. Mrs
N. Lsldingbon, A. G. Spaulding and wife, Mrs
n. Ktene Chicago; j. E Spencer and wife,
". s Richardson, Brooklyn: Mrs s. D. Fresh
man. Miss 4. Peak. New Yorkss--Dr. and Mrs Is
ID. Richardson, New Orleans; A. w. Hastings
and wife A. &. Hastings. Moonstown; Mrs. n
n Archer Mrs. S. E. Kncker. Atlanta: g. p
HILL New York; A. w. Harris and wife. Provl.
dsnce; Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Behre BROOKLYN
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NJ a @ N OLA,
HOTEL SAN MARCO, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA

4 Large and magnificent hotel complete in
~ all its appointments, and with all the
comforts and Injuries of frst-cass hotel
Accommodates five hundred guests. Situated
near the old city gates. opposite the Old Fort,
on the most elevated site in the city. and COM
manding an uninterrupted view of the ocean
AINSLIE & MCGILvRAY. Mgrs.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
A List of Messages Undelivered for Want
of Address.

The following is a list of messages re-
naming in the International Ocean Tel
egraph Company's offio~ undelivered for
want of proper addres 5. This list, re-
vised from day to day, will appear daily
in these columns:
Bevans, John kemocnan, Joseph X.
Clark Mrs G. X. ,}r. Lee, Charles e.
Cohen, b. II. Mullone. A. J.
Collins. John Sallatt, Mack
Ellis. Tuck Schmidt -
Harrison. NJ. s Sloeum. Gen. Henry W.
Henry, A. Smith,
Henry. Jacob A. Van Brunt, Thomas e.
Henson Lewis b. Williams. III. ID.
Jones, Frank Wilson. H. =.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
LOCAL WEATHER OBSERVATIONS

Highest temperature, 81; lowest, SO; foi the
past twenty -four hours.
The amount of rainfall is given in inches
ard hundredths II. GRIFFITH,
HOSPITAL Steward.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
San Sebastian.

Beautiful suburban Lots in this new
addition now on sale. Corner Lots, S25;
inside Lots, SO to $15. Forty feet above
the sea level. Lots 50x100 feet. Apply
soon to F. NJ. Clark, over First National
Bank, St. Augustine. fel5-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The Museum opposite the Fort con-
tains ten rooms filed with the Wonders
of Florida. fel5-i0t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29
At the Casa Monica

Joyce's Orchestra, under the direction
of Otto c. Bake, will render the follow
ing programme this evening at Hotel
Casa Monica:
1. March-"Swedish wedding March
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29

Shad! Shad
Toshach is now receiving daily a full
supply of Fresh Shad. Telephone Cal
No. 80. Send your orders. de10.tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-29

d. Reardsiey and wife, Auburn. y. Y; J. b.
Douglass, Richmond: H f. Corwin, New y DIRK;
NJ. Long, Brooklyn; James Mei rihead, e. L,
Merrihead, Mrs. 5. Chase, Boston; H. II. Gage
Chicago; A. DeGraff and wife, New York; g.
T. Parks, Washington; ]. X. Burnett, wife and
child New York; j. II. Barnett and wife, chr
esgo; W. j. Milligan, w. NJ. Couch and wife
Philadelphia; DIR. G.. w. Betton, W. l.. Bottom
Tallahassee; j. Baruch. New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
Another Virginia Excursion.

No person ever visited the famous
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia and
West Virginia but he admired the
country, its sources awaiting develop
ment. During the past three
months a very heavy immigration
has gone into these states. 1t is q
grand country, has an excellent eli.
mate, is rich in natural resou ices.
lands are cheap, and persons seek.
ing new locations should look it over
Immediately.
December 4th the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Co. will sell round
trip land excursion tickets good for
80 days from Philadelphia, Wilmin.
gtop, DEL, Newark, Del, and Cnes-
ter, Pa, to various points in Vir
ginia and West Virgidia, at one fare
for the round trip.
For particulars about this excur-
sion apply to ticket agents B. & O
R. R. at points named above, or C.
R. Mackenzie, 1873 Chestnut ST..
Philadelphia, Pa. M. v. Richards,
Land Agent b. & o. Baltimore, Md -.
will give you full information abou:
lands. 23nOv2t.
CHAS. o. SCULL,
Gen. Pass, Agent,
B. & D. r. r. Co.
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Bees and Honey.

No person can keep bees at the
present day with either pleasure or
profit without an acquaintance with
the most improved methods of mod
ern bee.culture, and no where can
such knowledge be gained so easily
and cheaply as in the pages of the
american Bee Journal, a 16 page
weekly periodical, which gives full
information on the subject of bees
and honey, published by Thomas G..
Newman & Son, at 223 & 225 West
Madison st. Chicago, ILL.,, at the low
price of $l.0O a year Send a postal
card for a free Sample Copy.
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Private Sale.

Desiring to make arrangements for a farm.
will offer my property at private sale for short
time. This property is situated in the sth Dist
about Ia mile from Rock Springs on the road lead
ing to Porters Bridge, adjoining lands of s. b,
Mccullough. P. Boyle and others. The property
consists of good FRAME DWELLING, "A
I6x30. with Pump House attached, BARN, E,,lH
Corn Crib and other necessary buildings.
There are II ACRES of land, highly improved,
well watered and under high state of cultivation
A good orchard and well of never. failing water
This property is convenient to schools. churches
&c. aid deserves the attention of those looking
for good home. Rates very reasonable.
For further information call on or address
movie NATHAN MONTGOMERY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30

This department is mine of rich
ness and beauty. Grandest stock; gor-
geous styles Everything for Men and
Boys to fit them out. For instance :
Neckwear in superb array and exquisite
styles so cents, worth $l00-and every
thing in same ratio.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
Occasional Faintness.

Dr.. Flint's remedy, taken when yer
tigo, occasional faintness, nausea, loss
of appetite, and inability to sleep
appear. will prevent the development
of Inflammation of the brain, of which
these are the first symptoms. Desert
ptive treatise with each bottle; or adj
dres' Mack Drug Co., N. Y. For sale
by L. R. Kirk sole agent in Rising
Sun Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30

money making by watering stock.
A terrific gale swept the Atlantic
coast on Sunday night and Monday
which did great damage to shipping,
wrecking many vessels and destroy
ing much property. At Atlantic
City the sea rolled in carrying away
wharves and bath houses and wreck.
ing buildings nearest the water
Heavy SHOWS fell in the Eastern
states reaching as far south as Pen.
nsylvania, the feather edge of the
snow cloud striking Maryland.
Geo. E. Turner formerly station
agent for the B. & o. company at
Childs station was indicted at the
Sept. term of court and has been re-
moved from Wilmington where he
was arrested and brought to Elkton
Jail. He is charged with embezzlins
5000 OF the Cos money. His recon
members were an insurance firm of
New York, who pay the loss and
prosecute the case.
Those superior York Rivers ON the
half shell, stewed. PANIED or fried. is
the kind Hambleten keeps all the
time.