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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
The Saint Augustine Departments
The Methodist Reunion.


The reunion and farewell ceremonies
at the old ''St. Augustine NJ. E. Church
on Friday night, brief account Ct
which was given yesterday, marked a
curious and interesting epoch in the his
tory of that organization
The programme, which has been given
heretofore. was equal in interest to the
occasion, and exhibited the profound in
terest felt in the occasion by every one
who participated in it or was fortunate
enough to be one of the large audience
present
The anthem-Behold the Star Of Beth
lehem, was the same composed by Ser
geant A. Oscar Browne, of the Second
Artillery Band, expressly for the Christ
mas services, and was repeated by re-
quest.
Miss Whitney's Farewell to the Old
Church" was finely rendered The rec
itations by Miss Mourey were highly APP
preciated. The music selections were
especially appropriate, and were rem
dered with much artistic feeling.
The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Mclean, in his
address, gave a most interesting sketch
of the history Of the church, in which he
recounted its vicissitudes since the be-
ginning Of the pastorate Of his predeces-
sor, Rev. 8. ID. Paine, paying a glowing
tribute to the devoted friendships of Mr.,
and Mrs. George L. Atkins, the former
proprietors of the Florida House, to the
Interests Of the church. Speaking of
Mr.. Paine's labors, he said
MY predecessor, Rev. s. D. Paine,
was invited by Mr.. Atkins and by
Bishop r. s. Foster, to come to st. Au-
glsrine and organize a society. The At
kins family, in conjunction with the
great hberaity Of Brother III. H. Bene-
dict, Of New Haven, Conn.,, inspired and
encouraged P-other Paine in his success
full effort. His was heroic service. He
came to the appointment, which had
neither church nor members, and left,
at the close Of three years, with the
framework of the present edifice lex
cept the transepts) built and paid for,
leaving, also. an enrolment upon the
church records of seventy-four members
and probationers. He closed his pastor
commended for the success that he, by
the blessing of God, had achieved.
were enabled IN add TO the frame struc-
ture two TRANSCRIPTS to accommodate the
increase in the congregation. plaster
, ,he AMI finnish ' t6e ;nter;or IN the
beautiful native yellow pine. Even the
carpet was especially woven to harmon
ize with the inside finish, the donor De,
sria,,% ,1ho d;d !. lie sa,v;c.. for Tr;n;tv
Church. ,JacksonyilIe. To MANY Others
who have helped, from the beginning
We owe debt OF gratitude LOT snostan-
h f,r,, Tha" Owes 81 Thee Owes q
Son, proprietors of the Metropolitan
Hotel, Asbury Park, N. j.
The advance OF the chufch mas oeeh
,rt s IT, nn un INN, r';n,,,.s shn,1 ,I,a :
this church Maid as salary for the first
three years from $500 to $500 per
annum. When the present Passionate
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

Messrs. j. NJ. Webb & Co. are receiv-
ing large consignments of Oranges At
their Charlotte street store. On OF about
the first of January they will open their
principal store on St. George street, OPP
posite Manson's old bakery. de25-Sutf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Sabin, Abbott & Co. will make a
special sale this week, commencing Jan
uary 2, of Ladies' Jackets. Dolmans
Newmarkets and Wraps. This is a grant
chance to buy some good garments very
cheap. jal-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
For Sale Cheap.

Completely furnished house of six
rooms and bath room, in perfect order,
two minutes walk from the city gates.
John III. Austin, north side Plaza.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
Tailoring.

Ben Roberts is prepared to do work
cheap and on short notice. Making, Re
pairing and Cleaning. South Charlotte
street, near Bridge. jal-Sutf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

Be sure and go to Sabin, Abbott q
Co. s for anything in the line OF Cloth
inc. Fine Mems Suits, Boys Suits. Over
coats. They have the largest assortment
and lowest prices. deSo-u
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
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Attention

Young men and ladies desiring to
study Bookkeeping of evenings, should
call on f.. q. Mcmahon, at Benhayon q
Gonzales, and learn particulars.
~se@Sutf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
ST. AUGUSTINE ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.

THE DAILY NEWS wiu insert ST. aug
UsTINE ADvERTISEMENTS,i fs Displayed
time either in its st. Augustifte Aduertssag De-
fIrfeut or lChere In its advertising Columns,
~ usnu be desired at usual rates, made k1totcIt on
0pDijcdfjo,s at the Branch ONCE, and SPECIAL
NOTICES in its II. Augsistine Adrerflslng De.
payfmeysk at the rate Of ONE CENT A WORD!
No argument u needed to assure the Merchants
0nd 8lnfness Men Of st. augustine that the cot
urnas ~ THE DAILY NEWS ,cit furnish q
rsed6lln for reGchiag the locot public such az
{ NJ hnus yseuer before sniOled-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

New lot Christmas Goods just received
at Sabin, Abbott & Co.'S. Go and see
them de23-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

Five Hundred Dollars worth of Goods to
be given away Free.
Commencing Thursday ia auary ). Sa-
bin Abbott & CO., will give away TO their
customers five hundred dollars worth of
goods Look out for full particulars.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
For Sale!

Fine assortment Of Jet Trimmings just
opened at Sabin, Abbott & Co.'S. Latest
styles and lowest prices in the city.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
Removal.

Ingraham's Paint and Oil Store has
been removed to the Lyon Block, on ST.
George street, south of the post office:
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

Highest temperature, 81; lowest, 81; for the
past twenty -four hours.
The amount OF rainfall IL given In inches
ana hunxlrcdths r.. GRIFFITH,
T@ HOSPITAL Steward
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
For Sale.

100 ACRES OF LAND ON MOuI.TRkE
lOO Creek, adjoining II. NJ Flagler's Lands,
known Picnic Point" IU bearing Orangs
Trees and Buildings; Deep Water Front Six
miles from ST. Augustine. For Particulars APP
ply to MIDDLETON q OLIVER
no3D-Sutf Charlotte Street
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
Visitors!

Go to Central Wharf for the Best
Oysters, Stews, Fries, and on Half Shell.
Fresh from Savannah. j. Z. Toshach.
DELFT
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

CT. Sulzner, Practical Optician, at
the Opera House Jewelry Store, mas
made the accurate and scientific adjust
ment of Lenses to each eye, a matter OF
long and careful study, and has one OF
the most costly and perfect cases OF Ap,,
aratus for the purpose in the United
States. He fits glasses to correct any de
feet Of rision, trhafeuer, and has a large
varied and beautiful assortment OF
frames for spectacles or sye.glasses.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
G. W, Clerka,

G. W. Clerka
The popular young furniture dealer
has reopened on the instaliment plan On
ST. George street. delo-Sua
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01

Ladies' Jackets, Dolmans, New Market
JERSEYS, also Children's Cloaks. any size
ybu want, cheap, at Sabin, Abbott &
Co.'S. ueSo-u
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
Shad! Shad |!

Toshach is now receiving daily full
supply of Fresh Shad. Telephone Cai
No. 30. Send your orders. dele-H
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-01
Notice OF Bids.

CEALED BIDS WILL BE HECEiVED BY
= me at City Council Room fPiremen's Hail
until ne 1t meeting of Council, Monday, Jan
uary 2. 1855 for the rebuilding of the old CITY
Market on the Plaza Plans and specifica.
tions be seen at my Office
VIM. MOODY, City Clerk:
December 81, 1857. de22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
Maine ProhibitionIsfs.

PORTLAND, Me, May 17.-At the state Pre- hibition convention here yesterday delegates to the national convention were chosen. as follows: w. N. Perry, Camden; c. D. Crane, Newcastle. Alternates: J. F. Hall, Knox; F. H. Oliver, Bath. The platform and reso- lutions, which were unanimously adopted. de- nounce the liquor traffic as source of cor ruption in politics and danger to public morals and safety; arraign the Democratic and Republican party for their indispostion and inability to overthrow the saloon and the trading of these parties with the rum vote in Maine, which prove that neither can be trusted to enforce liquor laws; recommend the abolition of internal revenue tax and a revision of the present tariff by commission in order to cheapen the necessaries of life, and condemn the corrupt use of money in elections. The platform also indorses the Australian system of voting, denounces sec tionalism in politics, and approves the work of the Womans Christian Temperance union. The delegates at large chosen are: Neal Dow N. F. Woodbury, E. T. Burrows and Mrs Hannah J. Bailey. Volney B. Gushing was nominated for governor. Adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
Minnesota Republicans Meet.

ST. PAUL, May 1.-The Republican state convention yesterday, to select four delegates to the national convention, was called to order by ex-Governor Pillsbury Ex-Gov- ernor Hubbard was elected temporary chair man. The ballot for delegates at large re- suited in the election of F. F. Davis, G. G. Hartley, c. G. Edwards and Joel P. Heat wool The platform adopted declares that the interests of the people would be greatly promoted by change of administration, and that the presidents failure to recommend legislation to improve the civil service law shows his surrender to the spells policy. The
 tariff is referred to as follows: ''The pro- posed tariff legislation is glaring subterfuge, and an attempt to destroy the American pol icy of protection to American industries and labor in the interest of foreign countries, which, if successful, must necessarily bring disaster upon the business of this country and tend to reduce the American rates of wages to European standards"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17

Ex-Senator Pitts, on assuming the chair, thanked the convention for the honor be- slowed He congratulated the Republican part on the burying of factional differences in the commonwealth, which was in itself an assurance of victory. He referred to MT. Cleveland accidental president and condemned particularly the foreign and the tariff policy of the administration.
 The committee on contested seats reported in favor of the sitting delegates from the First district of Albany county, the only con- test before the convention.
 Col George Bliss, chairman of the com mittee on resolutions, said that there had been grave doubts as to the advisability of adopting at this time resolutions on the great national and state issues of the campaign. and accordingly resolution was adopted advising the reference of such questions to the Republican national convention and the state convention this fall, respectively.
 One subject, that of the tariff, was, how ever, deemed of such importance that the following resolutions were presented and adopted:
 ssThe Republicans of New York, in con- vention assembled, certain that the national convention at Chicago will present candi- dates for president and vice president whose devotion to American ideas and the protec- tion of labor, agriculture and manufactures will command the approval of the people, pledge to the Republican standard bearers in the national contest thair united and zealous support, and enter upon the canvass confident of victory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Ouofatious

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, May 16.-Money closed at 1 per per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4.S6Is94.S9; actual rates, 4.s604 s5L4 for GO days and i.S,15G4sS34 for demand Govern ments closed steady; currency 6s, ,12l bid; Is, coup, 127 bid; 416s, do., 1075s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts, 114@118; Union land grants lO8G IO6: Union sinking funds, 1171119; Centrals IIiGE lI6.
 Richmond and Terminal was the only weak stock on the Stock Exchange this morning. The rest of the list was firm, notwithstanding that there was very little demand for any of Ihe list midday, when they were generally Ii to 3 per cent. higher than they closed last night. Rock Island and Manhattan Elevated were exception ally strong, the former showing an advance of l1s per cent. and the latter 2Is. The weakness of Richmond and Terminal was attributed to selling on the part of one Of the factions that had been purchasing the stock with view to controllilg q the election of the next board of officers of the road. It stated that the parties, not being able to obtain enough of the stock to warrant a demand for an election, were selling out. The advance in Rock Island and Manhattan was chiefly due to manipulation. Reading and Rich mond and Terminal were the most active The market continued dull throughout the afternoon, closing at about the best of the day. The ad- vance ranged from Is to 14 per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 163,o59 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
HEALTH OF THE STATE.
Abstract of Reports of Mortality for the
 Month of April.

Abstract of Reports of Mortality for the
 Month of April.
 According to the monthly bulletin of the state board of health, just issued by Secre tary Lindsley, the tot ] number of deaths reported for the month of April from IA towns, with an estimated population of 639, ,436, was 1,116. This represents an annual death rate of 19.4 per thousand.
 The following towns, with an estimated ing no deaths in April Avon, Beacon Falls, Bloomfield, Bozrah, Chatham, >. Cole brook, Columbia, Eastford, East Raven, Ellington, Hampton, Hartland Killing worth, Middlebury, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Scotland, Sharon, Simsbury, Warren, Weston.
 The mortality in public institutions of the state were: In Hartford, il; in Middle town, 15; in New Haven, 10; and in Strat- ford, 5.
 These reports indicate that the general health of the state a whole is scarcely better than at the issue of the last bulletin, the death rate being 1914 as against 19.6 in March, although there were 21 towns re- porting no deaths against ii in March, Whatever diminished mortality there is, is almost wholly in the small towns. The prevalent diseases are still those of the air passages. The season has been backward The meteorological tables show that the month of April was un- usually cold and wet, which conditions | were no doubt active factors among the causes of mortality. The mortality from pneumonia was notably smaller than in the previous month, being 139 against 218. Bronchitis was fatal equally in both months.
 Scarlet fever is reported much less ire ! OT1 ont1U than in March If mention p6 in the reports from only nine towns as against IS the month before, with only nine deaths as against 16 in March.
 Typhoid fever was reported from only ii towns in the state, with only 12 deaths
 Consumption had 150 victims, being the largest number from any single cause O. death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

Mrs Harriet Patch drank wood alcohol by mistake in Danbury Tuesday, and died yesterday morning in great agony. She was addicted to drink and supposed it was brandy.
 Mrs Jane Sheehan, of New Haven, aged about B years, was seized with a fit in front of 13 Wall street about 7:3O last evening, and died in the police ambulance while being taken to the hospital.
 Michael Connor, aged 40, died at the county jail yesterday from consumption. He had been servings sentence for vagran- cy. He was born in Manchester, Eng.
 Leonard E. Crosby, the East Glaston- bury delegate to the republican convention who was stricken with paralysis in the Western Union office at New Haven, Tues day afternoon, was comfortable at the hos pital last night and in fair way to re- cover.
 The annual reunion of the Twenty first regiment, Connecticut volunteers, was held in Willimantic yesterday. About 75 vete- rams were present with ladies. The old board of officers was re elected, but Presi- dent E. B. Smith, of Willimantic, declined and Captain D. O. Lombard, of New Ha- | ven, was chosen in his place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17

When the Twenty fourth district was reached the name of Chauncey M. Depew was read. There a deafening outburst of ap- plause, and cheer after cheer was given by nearly every delegate present. As the ap- plause was dying away voice called out for ''Three cheers for our next president" which were given heartily. Senator Frank Hiscock's name was also enthusiastically received
 Ex-Senator Thomas c. Platt, Senator George B. Sloan, Gen. Joseph B. Carr, Gen. N. M. Curtis, Senator Erwin, Speaker Cole, ex-Senator Burleigh, Assemblyman Saxton and ex-Speaker Husted were honored by special notice.
 On motion of State Committeeman Ald- rich, of Rochester, chairman, Hon. Charles E. Fitch, editor of The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, was elected temporary chair man. He was escorted to the stage by Gen. Husted and Gen. Carr, and made graceful speech in acknowledging the honor, in which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
General Markets.

NEW YORK; May 16.-FLOUR-Closed steady after moderate amount of trading at yester- days prices; winter wheat extra, S3G5 25; Min nesota do S3@5S5; city mill extra, Sl756 steady; common to choice extra, S3406525
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and irregular. In the early hours prices declined fractionally, but recovered the decline during the afternoon and closed AG1sc. advance. Spot lots closed dull and featureless. Spot sales of No. red state at Sf.01; No do., Sl.0lJ4. No red winter, S10l; ungraded red, 96lsc; No. 2 red winter, May, 9S5S999ci do., June, eGsxG 97I4c; do., July, 96lsGy1ssc.
 CORN-Options were moderately active. Dur ing the morning prices were weak and 1sGL4c lower but this decline recovered after mid day and the market closed steady at last nights figures Spot lots closed dull, but strong. Spot sales of No mixed at 611sc.; ungraded mixed 65a66c.; No. mixed, May, 6T1671Sc; do, June 65@653sc; do, July, 6iss06514c
 OATS-options were dull, but firm, and closed at fractional advance. Spot lots were irregu. lar: white closed steady and unchanged, while mixed closed A@1sc. lower. Spot sales of No. white state at 4304sl4c.; No 2 mixed, June, a9slc; do., July, 3956G4oc.
 RYE-Dull; state, 75c.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull. but firm; mess, $14l1450.
 LARD-Closed dull and heavy; cash, Ss.S5; June SS.6T; July, SS.6S
 BUTTER-Dull; western creamery, s3925c. i; Elgin do., 24@26c.
 CHEESE-Dull; New York cheddar, elS6e34c EGGS-Firm; eastern firsts, 141491434c.; west ern do, l4l4c
 SUGAR-Raw dull at former rates; fair refin- ing. 43lc. 96 test centrifugal, 15-S2c. Refined steady; ct> loaf and crushed, Be-; cubes and powdered, c.; granulatvj, 6Ac-; confectioners' A. 65kc; A standard. C S-iG4614c.; coffee of A, l-l6c; white extra C, 5;sc., extra c, 5es@5Ac.; {; yellow, 5-16052sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
CONDENSED NEWS.
The German emperor continues to in

The German emperor continues to improve.
 Eleven jurors have been secured in the Kerr trial in New York.
 Detective Frank Hayner, of New York, says that Sullivan's packer, Harry Phillip is an ex-burglar.
 Thomas Rowan fell 1,OOO feet down shaft in Wilkesbarre, Pa. He was killed instantly.
 Old MT. Murray, of New York, the million aire, who, it was said, had been stolen from his young wife, has been found at a hotel in company with his sister, the alleged abduc- tresS
 The Stewart will contest is still in progress in New York.
 Mrs Harriet F. Patch was killed in Dan- bury. Conn, yesterday, by drinking wood alcohol through mistake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
Kentucky Democrats.

LEXINGTON, May 17.-At the state Demo- cratic convention here yesterday Senator Blackburn was made permanent chairman and James B. Stone secretary After a speech by Senator Blackburn resolutions were adopted indorsing President Cleveland's administration, and declaring devotion to the doctrines laid down in his last message to congress and indorsing the Mills bill. A feature of the proceedings was the defeat of w. c. F. Breckenridge for delegate at large. The delegates at large are: Congressman Mckenzie, J. A. Hendricks, Henry Waiter son and J. D. Harris; alternates, P. H. Thomas, w. J. Welch, Congressman Breck- enridge and ex-Governor Knott
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17
MT. Blaine Interviewed
He Again Says He Will Not
 Enter the Political Field.
HE IS IN PERFECT HEALTH.

In His Opinion, Chauncey M. Depew Would dency, and MT. Blaine Will Give Him His Support.
 BUFFALO, May 16.-The News in an extra edition publishes the following letter from Frank L. Powell, a News staff correspondent now travelling in Europe.
 'GRAND HOTEL DU PARc,
 GENOA, ITALY, April 27, 1858.
 "We have just arrived at the above named hotel, where we stop to break the journey to Rome. Another party of four people ar rived at the same time as ours. They proved to be James G. Blaine, Mrs. Blaine, Miss Blaine and another lady. After dinner sent up my card to Mir. Blaine, was admitted to his room, and after words and in a social way the following interview took place re- garding the coming campaign:
 "'What do you think of Chauncey M Depew for president, Mir. Blaines
 I think he is good man; very good in deed'
 Do you think he can secure the Repub- ican nomination for 'SSP
 Yes, l think very likely he will succeed in doing so'
 "'Win MT. Cleveland be renominated by the Democratic sideP
 "'Yes, 1 think so He seems to have given general satisfaction to the Democrats
 Do you think Mir. Depew would run against Mir. ClevelandP
 Well, am not prepared to say. MT. De pew, if he accepts the Republican nomina- tion, would be forced to give up his position as president of the New York Central road, which is very lucrative one, for one that is not; that is, it is in one way. But whatever the position is worth, you are told you are ex- pected to spend so much of it any way
 Do you intend to enter the field againfi Most assuredly not. I am over here for rest and comfort, and am through with poli- tics for awhile"
 What oh ance do you think there is for nomination for Sherman, Hill and othersf
 They are secondary. Of course those least thought of may be chosen, but I think the race will be between Depew and Cleve- land"
 "'Do you think Depew would fill such a | high office acceptably!
 "'Yes. Chauncey M Depew is able, active and has brilliant qualities; but outside of all these he is true, staunch and good hearted, and conscientious.' Would you support him if he were nomi. natedP
 "Yes, certainly; he was a very good friend of mine, and I should feel was doing right in giving him my support But would you be able to take part in an active canvasa Some newspapers have made you out very sick
 "'Oh, yes, I know; but I would muct rather be sick on paper than in reality
 'Then you have not been very illr
 "'Not at all Do I look very sickr inquired Mir. Blaine, with smile.
 'Then you consider MT. Depew's chances as good as anybody'ss
 "sYes certainly do.'" ''Mr. Blaine talked in hale and hearty style, and looks the picture of what he is, ( healthy man in mind and body"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-17

plause. Gen. J. N. Knapp, of Auburn, chair man of the state executive committee, called the convention to order, and prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. .S. s. Mitchell, pastor of the First Presbyterian chnrch in Buffalo. The call of the roll of delegates followed. When the First district of Albany county was reached, notice of contest was made by Hon. Smith O'Brien. It was referred to the committee on credentials.
 Warner Miller's name was greeted with salvo of applause. Gen. Stewart L. Wood