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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Brother Gardner,s Left Eye.

When Brother Gardner arose to open
the weekly meeting in due and ancient
form his face wore what Samuel Shin
called "a dispreshun of severity" Much
uneasiness was manifest throughout the
hall, and there were many signs of relief
when the president raped to order.
''Will Col. Algernon Bixby please step
dis way?'' asked the president as every
thing under the head of communications
had been cleared away.
The colonel advanced like a man ex-
pecting to receive gold medal for some
meritorious service, and Brother Gardner
continued:
KERNEL Bixby, has received u COM
plant from your wife to the effect dat
she am bar'fut?''
'sYes, sah-she likes to go bar fut. :"
can dat de wood pile am entirely
gomez
1--WE am no hans to burn wood in de
summer, sab"
sugar, butter an eberyfing else but
meal?"
1--WE has been libbin' on the Dio Lewis
plan fur few weeks, sab, ~ coolly re-
piled the colonel
4 understan' dat you owe three
months house remit"
Eyes, sab, but I'ze gwine to move dis
fall
..Kernel Bixby, look me in the left
eye, Fur de las six weeks you have
been loafin' aroun' an hatin' hard work
You haven't ARMED an honest nicke
since July. You am powerful handy
wild your excuses, but let me say to yot
dat if you doan' start out on Monda,
| mornin' an look fur work an start d'
sweat on your back, shall call fur yot
| at de mex meetin'. Dat call viii meal
bizness. 1t viii result in prrceedin's da
| will walk you down stairs fo' steps at
| timev'-Detroit Free Press
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
History of the Vestihnle Train,

A Chicago special to the New York
World of February /, says: Sir George
NJ Pullman and Vice President w. III.
Webb, of the Wagner Sleeping Car Conn
pany, tilted in the United States Court
yesterday over the right to run vestibule
trains. There was a great array of law
yers on both sides. The case arose from
the New York Central putting vestibule
cars on its limited express between New
York and Chicago. The cars were made
Mr.. Pullman claimed that he owned the
exclusive right to make and operate
such cars by virtue of a patent issued
November 10, 1887. Mr.. Webb, in re-
ply, claimed that the vestib ule train was
known, in use and patented long before
Pullman had adopted it; that the Pull
man patent was granted without care
full examination by the examiner, and
that it was an infringement on prior
patents. He named sixteen patents
granted in England and nineteen in the
Unit ed States which he claims embody
all the principles of the Pullman vesti-
bule train. Some of these patents had
been used on the Michigan Central, the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and the
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern.
The Wagner Company had run these
vestibule trains early as August, 1887,
while the Puilma Company didn't get
its patent until n ,vember 10, 1887. He
also claimed that t. same or a similar
idea had been in use by the Naugatuck,
the Housatonic, the Boston and Provi-
dence and the Camden and Amboy Rail-
way companies for years before the Pull
man patent was granted. The case was
not decided.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15


The rush of tourists to Florida this sea-
son, even this early, is something mar
velous. Every hotel is being taxed
heavily to entertain the transient travel
without trenching upon the space to
which its regular, annual guests are en-
titled. The proportion of increase over
the volume of travel last year at this
date throughout the State is variously
estimated by experienced hotel men at
from tacenty to forty per cent. The San
Marco managers, report thirty per cent.
more people in their house than
at this time last year. Managers of
other old hotels, both here and in other
cities. are reported as giving the in
crease as nearing 80 per cent, These
statements may seem surprising in view
of the fact that the proportion of people
attracted to Florida for the first time, by
the completion of the Ponce de Leon
(where, more than in any other house
ever conducted in Florida, the most ex-
pensive and luxurious requirements of
living are suppiieoi, ID peso nu ali eApeC-
tation; but no one who has given the
subject the least attention can hesitate
to accept them. The fact really
seems to be that Florida is to become,
more than ever, the winter sanitarium,
par excellence, of the world, and that it
is already competing strongly with Paris.
with other heretofore favorite resorts in
the south of France, with the most noted
German Spas, and with all the more
celebrated resorts of Italy and the Leyant.
Let who will laugh at this seemingly
extravagant aspect OF the situation, and
pisit Florida ae.rt teinfer to be con-
WINGED, as he must be, that we have not
STATED too much'
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Florida is great winter resort says
the New York San, and Jacksonville is
the favorite resting place of tourists.
The authorities of Jacksonville recently
allowed New York forger to escape
from their custody. This led Inspector
Byrnes to declare that Jacksonville, in
winter, is the abode of Northern bunco
steerers, thimble riggers and thieves, and
that they are permitted to thrive there.
Those who are most interested in jack
sonville cannot allow this state of things
tGbecome hxed in the minds Of tourists.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
I. O. G. r.

The Good Templars installed their Off
cers-elect Thursday night for the ensu-
ing quarter, as follows:
w. c. TIE. C. Kelly; w. V.-Miss
Martha Elliott; Secretary-Frank J.
Howatt; F. Sd. A. Rowland; Treas
urer-Miss Aaude Elliott Marshal
Jack Elliott Chaplain-A. S. Bushey !;
/. CD. a. Henderson o. CD. C.
Stewart.
The installation was conducted by
Deputy Grand Chief Templar, VIM. T.
Henderson.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
The Regular Thing.

An old gentleman of Detroit was pas
ing through the ceremony Of taking hi
fourth wife the other day. At the Ina
pressive climax of the good preacher
mans part in the performance some
body was heard sobbing in an adjoining
ROOM
MY goodness" exclaimed one Of the
guests in dramatic whisper, .swho O.
earth is that crying on this festive occa-
sionf''
THAT replied mischievous mem-
Der of the experienced bridegroom fnm-
lily. That's nobody but EN- She =.
ways boohoos when pas getting mar
ried. Detroit Free Press.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Y spER BELLS.

IT'S evening and the dreamy chime
OF vesper bells falls on my ear.
In sad response my heart beats time:
A year today
They LAID away
On distant shore my love so dear.
The joyous lark has gone to rest.
The suns last glow fades on the SKY
So would hush within my breast
The strains so low
OF long ago,
Caught from my love in DAYS gone By.
Oh, vesper bells. so low, 50 sad.
Your troubled chime I cannot bear;
Those minor chords will drive me mad
Hush, 1 impiorei
oh, peal no more
The dissonance Of my despair
Emile PickhardA
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
John srilton.s Cottage.

Her majesty the queen of England has
subscribed 5000 toward the fund for the
purchase of the cottage In which Milton
wrote Paradise Lost" This is not a
very large sum, but it is four times as
much as Milton received for the POEM
Harper's Bazaar.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Nj A @ N 0 l. "A,

On the st. Johns River, Fla. Magnolia Hotel
Cottages and Springs.
ONE of the heaithest and most charming
~ locations in the South. Situated on high
ground, with an extended range of water view,
twenty-five miles from Jacksonville by water
or rail. Pure water; perfect drainage Home
like i'll all its arrangements. Accommodates
two hundred guests. Fruits and fresh vege-
tables from the gardens, and pure milk
from the dairy. The famous mineral spring on
the grounds contains valuable medicinal quail
itles, and is bottled for shipment all over the
State.
AINSLIE, MCGILyRAY & GOODWIN, Mgrs.
ia2T-tmhl
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
ST. AUGUSTINE ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.

THE DAILY NEWS wH insert ST. AUG
JUSTINE ADVERTISEMENTS in displayed
type either III its st. augustine Advertising De-
pertinent or etcere In its advertising columns
as may be desired, at usual rates, made kllolcn on
application at the Branch Office; and SPECIAL
NOTICES In its st. augustine Aduefttsing De
5,artmenf at the rate of ONE CENT a Word
No argument Is needed 10 assure the Merchants
and business Msnof st. Attg,sstine that the col
slans of THE DAILY NEWS suii furnish
MEDIUM for reaching the local public such as
hen hare neUer before enioued.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

j. M. Webb & Co., near City Gates,
st. George street, in addition to their
large box trade in Choice Oranges ana
their constantly fresh stock of Veg
etables, will have this week splendid
assortment of Western Nuts, Shellbarks,
Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Chestnuts,
Hazelnuts, etc. Come and see them!
jaS-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

During the past two weeks sales have been
slow and prices depressed. all owing to UNI
favorable weather.
The outlook now for fair weather and
better prices is very encouraging.
A very large proportion of the fruit now be-
ing received ranges in size from IS to 12s. This
fruit is extremely hard to sell and must go low.
Respectfully.
A. N Iyra General Manager
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
HOTEL SAN MARCO, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA.

A Large and magnificent hotel. complete in
~ all its appointments, and with all the
comforts and luxuries of first-class 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
handing an uninterrupted view of the ocean.
AINSLIE & MCGILVRAY. Mgrs.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Shad! Shad!

Toshach is now receiving daily full
supply of Fresh Shad. Telephone Cal
No. 80. Send your orders. de1Qtf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
San Sebastian.

Beautiful suburban Lots in this new
addition now on sale. Corner Lots, $25;
inside Lots, $40 to SO. Forty feet above
the sea level. Lots 50x100 feet. Apply
soon to F. NJ Clark, over First National
Bank, st. Augustine. fe15-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The Museum opposite the Fort con-
taIns ten rooms filled with the Wonders
of Florida. fe15-1Ot
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

For Sale.
Race Mare. For price and pedigree
call on or address, Z. Oliveros, St. Au-
gustine. ia22-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Remember Sabin, Abbott & Co. have
the largest assortment of Goods in every
department, and You can find what you
want there as cheap or cheaper than any
other house in the city. ia2S-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Nuts 4! Nuts Nuts |!

Childrens Cloaks for 81 each at Sabin,
Abbott & Co.'S. ja2S-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Special prices on Ladies' Jackets and
Wraps at Sabin, Abbott & Co. s. ia2S-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Perhaps the most lucrative of3ce in -
national government, next - the pre-
dency itself, is the clerksl1 IT the -
preme court at Washington Il yisi6 -
annual income IN fees Of from 80. ooo =
s40.eo0.-Ne York Evening World
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Removal.

WANTED-A good boy in telegraph Of
lice. j. L. Peacock, Manager. 1t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Emanuel Brothers are offering 5000
worth of Dry Goods from their South
Carolina store, regardless of cost. Call
and secure bargains. ja2S-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
MARKET REPORTS.
FINANCIAL

NEW YORK, February 14.-Excnange dull but
steady, 4S5D4S1. Money easy at 2, to sls, clos
ing offered at ~. Sub-Treasury, gold, $780,
81, 600: Sub-Treasury, currency, Sll,T4UO.
Governments DUH and heavy- per cents,
1885; four and a half per cents, coup, lUsls.
State Bonds dull but steady.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Removal.
lngraham's Paint and Oil Store has
been removed to the Lyon Block, on st.
George street, south of the post office.
de9-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
General Markets

CHICAGO. February 13.-The markets on
Change opened rather tame, with prices prac-
tcally unchanged. The expected cut in West
ern grain rates and the news from st Louis
that there was heavy selling there on expected
cuts to follow on roads tributary to that
point caused considerable weakness in grain.
May wheat, which opened at sl14Gsis6. broke
TO S56. when heavy purchases on the strength
OF the talk OF damage TO winter wheat caused
q reaction to s114, but shortly after noon sell
ing was renewed, and May dropped back TO
81 cents.s
Corn kept weak all through the session The
expected decentralization in freight rates and
large receipts which are expected TO follow
kept prices down. Since the reduction in
storage rates the difference between near and
deferred futures has become less This. with
the demand for cash corn, caused February
and March to close at 465z.
Oats were active and unsettled. There was
quite free selling at times by prominent opera
tors. and May sold dow from he opening
figure, 3lz, to the closing ngure, 315s-
Provisions were dull outside trading re-
manned almost dormant, and most of the local
traders are giving the market less attention.
Those who are loaded with the product are
alxious to get prices up to unload bait the
trade Is 30 light that the market requires con-
slant bolsterlng to prevent values from de-
cfnfng. Lard was quiet, but closed at 1905
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
Visitors!

Visitors!
Go to Central Wharf for the Best
Oysters! Stews, Fries, and on Half Shell.
Fresh from Savannah, ;. G. Toshach-
de11-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Highest temperature So lowest, 4S; foi the
past twenty-fou hours.
The amount of rainfall is given in inches
ard hundredths. Il. GRIFFITH,
HOSPITAL Steward.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
EmbaIming a Specially,
ORANGE QUOTATIONS.

Special to the Pdtdthd Nclrs.
JACKSONVILLE, February 1.-THE follow
ing are the quotations of to-day's sale by the
Florida Auction and Forwarding Company:
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

The Invsntsr Il reseags DtanDA
The inventor Of the postage stamp wuo
Rowland Hin, the founder q tte E1gfkh
pos.ai 8, 5-..s-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Ponce de Leon.

The Daily Nelrs is the only newspaper in the
Dnttcd States that publishes the dTrirals at the
st. AltglLstine hotels 7
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

Again we had great quantity of unsound
and pulled fruit and of large sizes, which were
slow sale, and sold from SI.45 to SI.75.
A. s.. MANN. General Manager.
Reported by the Florida Fru.1 ssnge.1
JACKSONVILLE, February 7.
Our latest kilograms report quotations az
ff,llnurs-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

NEW YORK, February IA. Cotton easier
sales, so bales; upands, 1925; orleans, 1914 net
receipts at all ports, Il, AS bales exports to
Great Britain, 1884, to France, -; to the
Continent, 1,6s2; to the Channel, -; stock.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

LIVERPOOL. February IA. p. m.-Cotton fu-
lures: February March, 1894, buyer !:
March-April, 1884 buyer, May-yune, 1914,
seller June-July, Al "a, seller, July-August-
42-64, buyer; August-September, 1894,
seller: September, 5 1894, seller. Futures closed
steady.
GALVESTON, February IA Cotton firm; mid
ding 91s; net receipts, 1.0Ol gross 1,0Ol; sales
5l5 stock. 2S,O6 exports coastwise, sos !;
exports to Great Britain, -; TO the Con-
tiuent. France.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-02-15

NEW YORK, February 14--Cotton-Net re-
ceipts, l,l2l; gross. 2,7H bales. Futures closed
steady; sales, $500.
February, 10 55DlO IS /: March, 10 6lGl0 81;
April, 10 61Q10 10; May, 10 13Gl0 "a; tune,
10 79a1l0 80; July, IL s001G 81: August, 10 SO
@l0 81; September, 10 34Gl0 % :; October.
10 00G10 OF; November, sos SO; December.
9 Sl0l9 IS: January, 1909 a.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-12
Organize a Literary Society.

II should be q matter Of interest," more es-
pecially to tho young folks OF Boyd's, to re-
organize the Literary" II tho same interest
and zeal that characterized former meetings
at Boyd's be maintained it will DO success.
All that is required Is for some of the men,
bers 10 call an initial meeting, give some
wise and beneficial suggestions as to tn c
policy and practical work TO be pursued
The object prominent above all others should
be the improvement OF the talent 80 largely
possessed by members Of the society. Science
has become matter OF interest to almost all
things talked about or asserted in intelligent
society. Let tho members, by thought, &C.
quiro the habit Of demonstrating an idea
advanced by the process Of logical reason
Ing. Also the amusing, delneated in such
manner as to leave pleasing impression
on the mind, and you will soon note the
improvement OF social interchange OF
thought. Boyd's has always responded so
generously whom called upon to contribute
TO an enterprise conducted by the ladies that
they might inaugurate some project by which
a library might be secured as valuable ac-
QUESTION to the society. Boyd's is possessed
OF all the requisites, superior talent" and
musical accomplishment TO make the meet
ings not only attractive and interesting, but
to realize "a feast of reason and flow of soul"
To think with some is to act--to act is sue
cess. Y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-12
Gov. Gray Confident.

"Yes," said Gov. Gray, 81 think we will
carry Indiana. l shall do everything in my
power to bring that result about. If the
Republicans should by any means succeed
in capturing the electoral vote of Indiana it
will be through no fault of mine. We have,
however, got hard fight, but | am conf
dent that the Democrats will carry the State.
One thing am sure of, and that is that the
Republicans could not carry the State on
the issue by leaving it to the people. On
that point would be willing to stake my
existence. We would carry the State by
at least 5000 if the contest was given to the
people solely upon the issue, The Repubi-
cans certainly intend to make a vigorous
fight, and it is probable that they will try
TO carry the State with a grand rush during
the closing days OF the campaign. They are
apparently quite as confident in their bility
to do so as we are. Still we have been hay
ing tremendous meetings Those attending
these meetings are exceedingly enthusiastic.
have stumped the State during every cam
paign for the last ten OF dozen years, and
have always had good crowds, but this year
the crowds that meet exceed anything that
| have ever heretofore seen. Consequently,
| cannot see how, in u plain, honest, fair
contest the Republicans will be able carly
lndiana-Cinc6ppdti Enquirer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-12
In Memoriam.

Departc. this life on the 25th of August,
1888, Mrs. Catharine A. Sparrough, wife OF
MIR. b. II. Sparrough, aged 30 yoare, months
and 90 days.
The deceased Ind been sufferer for some
time. During her sickness she was brought
to the decision Of entering the army Of tho
Lord She was candidate for conflrma.
ton, but when tho Bishop made his last visi-
tation she WAS not able TO be with the class
In tho church 20 receive the "laying on OF
hands" Tho Bishop, accompanied by the
Rector, Of tho Parish, visited her before the
regular service, aud administered To her the
rito OF confirmation al her homo. She con
iessed her Saviour, and expressed her belief
in Jesus as the Ono who had redeemed her
with His blood. She looked away from
Earth to those scenes where the saints live
and enjoy tho smiles OF Christ. AT her
homo the Rector Administered to her the
sacred emblems Of the Supper OF tho Lord.
She received the consecrated bread and
wine with faith In the atoning merits OF tho
Lamb.
> Her sickness was Of such nature as TO
produce gradual passing away. Day by
day she was brought nearer 10 tho gravo.-
She was conscious that recovery was impos-
sble, but she met tho result fcarlcssly and
waited patiently. Daring the long and sui
try days OF summer ehe murTnurcd not, and
resigned herself " the will Of Him who
dooth sail things we'll" When the time
came for her 81 breathe her last, she was
willing 10 go, and when the soul len the
body il was, we have reason 10 hope, wei.
coined to the blessed rest OF the saints In
light.
She leaves a husband and several children.
May the God Of all comfort administer TO
them and send His peace to soothe their sor-
rows May He lead each one, as this life
passes, To the cross, and may they, when
done with this world, find place in the
city whose builder and maker is God.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-12
Rockville Academy.-This institute


was first founded In 1903 at Rockville, Mont
gomery county, ani ia, therefore, now in its
S0th year Tho present principal, Mr.. G.
K. Nelson, Ia VOL known educator OF the
State, having boon for rs years principal
aud vice principal OF st. Johns College and
for tho past years principal Of the Brooke
vile Academy. Ar. Nelson has taken large
house convenient to the academy building
for the accommodation OF boys, where they
will bc we'll carol for under his own super.
vision at very moderate cost The loca-
ton Is healthful ono, and with the we'll
known ability Of DR.. Nelson the Rockville
Academy will undoubtedly go forward to
eminent success, and become place which
parents will readily choose for the educa-
ton of their boys, as they can be trusted
undor the excellent care Of DR.. Nelson, and
their morals and manners, as we'll as their
education, will be looked af(er-BAtimoro
Herald
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-12

A dispatch from Reading, Pa, dated the
7th instant says: "The ceremony OF laying
thecorner stone OF now Polish Catholic
church In this city had just been completed
this ahsrnoon, aud the officiating priest,
Father LeiHce:zki, was delivering the final
address, when, at a quarter IN 4 O'clock, the
floor in front Of him fell with a crash, and
about 200 men, women and children were
dropped fiftoen feet into the basement Up.
on the struggling wounded people fell the
wreckage Of joists and planks and a section
Of newly built brick we'll about twenty feet
square The list Of the seriously injured
thus far numbers ninety. Several person
arc. missing"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-12

Annual Fair at HagerstOwn.-The
united Fairs OF Franklin county, Pa, Berke-
10y county, W. Va, and Washington coun-
ty, Md, and tho Maryland State Fair will
open at Hagcrstown, Monday, October 10th,
and close Friday, the 10Th.
In addition To the usual exhibits at the
Fair, the management have secured Nellie
Burk's Great Racing Combination, in In.
dian War Races, Chariot Races and Roman
Standing Races; Balloon Ascensions daily,
trapeze performance in mid air, and ter
rilic plunge 1000 feet with parachute.
The b. & o. Il. r. Co. will sell excursion
tickets during the oi'ire week, good To re-.
turn until Saturday, including admission, at
greatly reduced rates, and will run special
trains Thursday, the 18th, from Washing
ton, Mt. Airy, Winchester and Intermediate
stations. and daily trains during the con
tlnuancc Of the Fair from Weverton For
further particulars apply to the Agent at
each station,