Connecticut western news., 1890-03-26

seem IO uetiSuL III tOrbuIluS us pooI no doubt believing in the saying that, ia change of pasture makes fat calves" and go in for having a good time, little caring who are the sufferers.
 Palatka, we might say, "is in the sere and yellow leaf" The many rail- roads centering here seem detriment instead of benefit to the city. cutting off large amount of river traffic which in former years brought in large revenue. Now there arc many more places of interest opened to the travell ing public, and tourists are scattered from one end of the state to the other. One thing we notice in particular. the excellent water here. The city has a splendid water system and for putting out fires are far ahead of some of the northern cities. Street cars run through the principal thoroughfares, and run on time, that is, soon as the workmen can find the tracks, which are sometimes covered with sand ts the depth of several inches. The proprietor of the street cars invited the guests of the house, dozen or more, to jump into one of his cars, last Sunday evening, and attend services at the Baptist church (colored). On our arrival we were given seats we'll up in front and supposed the church would soon be filled to overfowing. We were disap pointed as only few of the members put in an appearance. The reason we soon learned through the kindness of the deacon, who arose behind the desk and addressed the audience about as follows "Am berry sorry to announce dat de members of de church should be so scarce dis ebening, and we usually hab some good singing-but no doubt it am owing to de cold streak of wedder we hab ben habing ob late. We hab purchased stove for our church but the wedder hab been so berry mild until quite recently dat we decided not to set it up, and de reason dat de usual is not present dis ebening, is no doubt owing to der being no fire, and dey fearful of catching cold, conse- quently dey concluded to remain at home Wid dis explanation de choir will please sing hymn No. 236 on page 97. Sing de first four verses, emitting de third stanzy." Will remark here the singing was good, in fact the best part of the services. The sermon was long, tedious, but an able one, poorly delivered and indistinctly understood, by our party at least, on account of the high tone of voice. After going on for 8 time he would drop his voice some forty degrees, more or less, catch his breath and start anew with renewed vigor. We were almost shivering with the cold, when he closed his bible, and thought him near the close but unfortu- nately for us he was just getting woke up. At last, after an unusual burst of he dropped into his chair, seemingly entirely exhausted. Another hymn was then read and a notice given that collection would be taken while they were singing. No box or basket was passed as Is customary north, but each one passes up one aisle. deposits his mite on table in front of the desk. and down the aisle on the other side Behind the table was an aged "velvet head" with glasses astride his nose, to see how many buttons and nickles were palmed off upon them. Our party all marched up in body, as the Irishman said, "two by two as long as ye last, then single be wan" dropped our contributions on the table, then out of the church where h4 . 1,x waiting to take us back to our hotel. One feature I noticed in particular during the services one or more members of the church kept up continual grooming. Had not known for certainty that I was in Baptist church I would have taken it for granted that our friend Craig had taken us to 8 church of denomination.
 On Monday, 10th inst, Gardner and with 8 small party from the house, took trip to Silver Spring, by rail, returning by boat down the famous Ocklawaha River, history of which I have written up but it being unsatisfac- tory, and my eyes too tired will omit it till another time. The hot sun here, and the reflection on the water, affects my eyes somewhat and fearing I may be classed as belonging to the red eyed infantry of 8 certain town in Connecti cut, not thousand miles from Canaan, will draw my letter to close. We are all we'll once more, and enjoying the fine sunny weather with few Indian River oranges thrown in. Next Mon- day we expect to pull up stakes, fold hnnf 1nh 'o fn DeLand where we will spread our can- vas and remain few days before taking in tine state fair at Jacksonville. B. s. Pease spent week with us here but left yesterday by the steamer John Sylvester He will stop at several places on his way north. reaching home about April first Once more adieu. Hoping to hear from you again I remain Yours Very Truly.
 s. w. BARNES.
 Palatka, Fla, March IA, 1890.
 Methodist Ministers Protest.