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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-20
Personal and Social.

The air is laden with the perfum,
OF orange blooms.
Miss May Desmond of Port Ches
ter, N. Y, is among the more recen
arrivals at Grove Hall.
Mr.. A. B. Torrey represented th,
local knights at the Grand Lodg,
X. of P. at Tampa last week.
Mrs. w. d. Williams who has
been quite i'll during tie past month
Il now recovering quite rapidly.
Rt. Rev. E. G. Weed, bishop o.
Florida officiated at the Episcopal
church last Sunday morning, preach.
ing All able and scholarly sermon
The little church was completely
filled.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Payson gave
] IN excursion party to Haw Greek on
The launch Spray ON Tuesday of last
week with their friends Mr.. and
Mrs. Engley of Attleboro, Mass, as
guests of honor.
Ex-Congressman VIM. Byan, his
sister, Mrs. DAILY and the Misses
Ryan, left for St Augustine this
week. They will make the return
"trip by easy stages, and expect to
reach home in time for Easter.
Mrs. J. P, Cowburn has disposed
Of nearly her entire collection in
taxidermy. She possesses wonder
fnl skill in this art and had she been
Possessed of three times the number
Of pieces she could have sold them
all.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Pratt will leave
for their Vermont home next week,
stopping en- route at several points.
They will be accompanied by their
friend, Miss Spencer, of New York,
who has been stopping this winter at
the home of Mrs. F. S. Crotty.
Miss Hester A. Gilbert and her
niece, Miss Grace Gilbert, of Lon
don, Ontario, arrived on Friday last
and are guests at Grove Hall. Miss
Gilbert is niece of Hon, Edwin
Gilbert, and visited Crescent City
once before-some 10 years ago.
Mr.. All. SILVER is spending cou-
pie of weeks with his family. He is
BOW in the milling business in Jack
sonville, and it is stated that 1t is
only a question of time when the
Iamily will move to that city, though
Ill hope that it will be the question
Of a long time.
Mr.. Eugene r. Young of Hartford,
Conn.,, who spent portion of last
winter here, is again in town a guest
at Grove Hall. With him is his
friend Mr.. Frank II. Andrus, of the
same city. Mr.. Young made many
friends here last year and all were
delighted to have him return.
Mr.. II. II. Cooper left last week for
Sarasota on the gulf coast, at which
place he will spend a few weeks be-
fore going to his old home in Phila-
1elphia for the summer. Mr.. Coop
er has been residing In Crescent City
continuously for nearly a year and a
half and his absence is going to be
noted and felt by Crescent City
people as much, if not more than
would that Of any other one person.
Mr.. Cooper has way of getting and
keeping close to every one whose
privilege 1t is to know him. Z
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-20
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section of Chapter
1888, Laws of Florida.


Notice is hereby given that W. G. Town
send Il Co., purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1894, dated the 4th day of July, A. D.,
1898, has filed said certificate in my
office, ard has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
County, Florida, to wit:
Francis Richard Lot, Section 40, Town
ship 10, Range 26-l060 acres
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate
In the name of r. G. Cole Est. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed accord
ing to law, tax deed will issue thereon on
the 10th day of April, A. D., 1902,
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 25th day of February, A. d.,
1902.
[Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
Jerk ct. ct. of Putnam County, Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-20
JOHN VINCENT, D. q. B.

HAIR CUTTING IN APPROVED STYLES.
cHILDRENis WORK A ~PEcI ALTY.
The shop has recently been equipped with
a new and modern chair and other comforts
Ny rasors are kept In condition; only clean
towels are used and customers are guaranteed
perfect satisfaction,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-20
DIR. II. c. WEIGH

VIII be at his office In CRESCENT
CITY on Thursdays, Fridays and satur-
days of each week.
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hr
has the
II.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-20

Office on Central Avenue.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-20

CRESCENT CITY TEMPERATURE FOR THE
WEEK ENDING MARCH IA, 19y2.-E. d. WILL
LIAMs, OBSERVER.
MAY Mir
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
HEAVY D0WNP0UR
At WELLSVILLE, N. Y.
Flood the Worst in the History Of the
Town

WELLSvILLE, y. Y, July THE
worst food in the history Of tho town
visited WeilsviIe in the early hours
Of the morning. The rain came with a
terrific electric storm, which lasted for
four hours the water coming down in
sheets At 6 O'Clock the Genesse River
was three feet higher than at the time
Of the Jamestown flood and a dozen barns
were carried down stream So rapid was
the rise that IN many instances the
horses and cattle could not be removed
in tine and at least fifty were drowned
One COW plunged itno the river from q
floating barn ana swimming for over two
miles reached the shore By her own ef-
forts and walked back home Fifty fam
lies IN The loH parts Of the town we're
obliged TO desert their homes Tor higher
ground
Railway and mail Communication is
entirely cut OF, there being thirteen
railway bridges out between WeIsviIle
and Oieau- Train No. 3, which left New
York early yesterday morning, was
stalled here. An EFFORT viii he made 10
get train through 10 H0TuelIsviIIe to-
night. Every cellar IN WeIsvIue Is full,
and IL least $4,000 damage has been
done in WeIlsviIle alone
Reports from the surrounding towns
in ziieEany and Cartaraugus counties
tell the same story. At AId0yer the big
dam went Ont 81 o'clock this morn
ing. carrying away in its wake bridges,
barns, and in some instances houses, al
though rot single person was drowned.
The damage 20 crops in AlIegany county
as a result OF this storm viii approach
$500, eco. The hay crop on many farms is
enffreIE ruined
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
WILL PASS THE
MILLION MARX
/ Oss Of Property by Storm
in Western New York.
FEW DEATHS REPORTED

BUFFALO. y. 7, July 7.-One woman
dead, thousands Of dollars worth Of
property ruined, railroads tied up. traf-
&c suspended. and thousands made home
less by the terrible foods caused by a
devastating cloudburst IN the vicinity Of
Arcade at 2:30 Sunday morning. The
rains on Saturday night and Sunday
morning added 10 this mornings cloud
burst have swollen rivers and creeks to
an alarming extent,
At Arcade and in all Wyoming county
the most damage was done. Warsaw s
lighting plant is totally destroyed and
the loss to that village will reach $780,
coo. HorneIIsviIle. Steuben county. IS
almost entirely covered by water. At
Medina two children we're struck by
lightning and wiz probably die Trains
are held up IN almost every. village IN
western New York.
The Genesee River and Tonawanda and
Buffalo Creeks are raging torrents At
Arcade about Il O'Clock last night q
light rain began falling. and early this
morning a terrific thunderstorm fol-
lowed, and in brief period the rivers
and streams were turned into raging.
uncomfortable masses Of water. It is
said 2 peculiar cloud was noticed at /
o'clock The alarm was given and the
residents aroused. The water rose three
feet il twenty minutes Arcade is sit
uated at the junction Of Cattaraugus and
Clear Creeks, and just below the con
huence Of these streams, between them.
is situated a two-story house occupied
by Miss Minnie Looper- Before anything
could be done this house was carried
away and Miss Looper drowned. The
food is stiIl at danger points and thou
sands Of men are working to save lives
and property.
South Buffalo suffered some. but most
damage Is confined 10 the smaller towns
Il IS impossible to estimate the losses,
but they viii pass the million mark.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
CENSUS BULLETIN OF
INTEREST TOFARMERS
VICTIM OF TRAIN
ACCIDENT DEAD
Charles Dyson Expires at the EmeT-
gency Hospital.

Charles Dyson, the coIored man who
was brought to this city Saturday from
Rockville. where he had been struck by
"a train on the Baltimore and Ohio Road,
died at the Emergency Hospital this
morning as a result Of his injuries. The
body was removed 10 the morEue, where
it is kept awaiting the arrival. OF friends
from Maryland, who viii take it home
for burial
Dyson was well-known in Montgomery
county, where he lived at Queens Orch
ard Saturday morning while waiting
for a train he sat on the station plat
.oTm beside the tracks and went to
sleep, awakins only just as the train
bore down on him and struck him On
being removed 10 the Emergency Hos
pital IN this city Il was found that he
had sustained q fracture OF the skull
and that there were minor injuries Il
the lefj arm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
DIED.

WHEEIER-Ou July :, ELSIE TERESA, in
FAINT daughter Of Cathariue II and the late B.
T. Wheeler. aged fifteen months
Funeral private, from 80 Eleventh Street
southeast e
BURNS-On Sunday. July G, 1902, at a.
ra MARGARET. widow Of John Burns
Funeral Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock;
thence 20 St. AIoysjus Church, where a sol
emu requiem high mass win be offered Tor
tle repose Of her soul Relatives and friends
invited. mi
PYIF-The funeral services Of MISS BELLE
PYLES viii be held OF Monday evening, July
? al $50 D. ul-, at the residence Of Mr.
Joseph Moore, 1927 Twelfth Street northv=t-
MI
sAnHONs-on July 5. 1902. EvELINE, in
FAINT daughter Of Joseph H. and Ella Summons,
aged eight months.
Funeral private m4
HO0vER-0a July 5. 1902, Of typhoid fever,
ARTHUR L.. beloved son Of Margaret A. and
the late Henry Hoover.
Funeral from residence. 1875 Eighth Street
northwest. on Monday, July I, at ! p. m.
Friends respectfully invited to attend mi
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
NEW CIVIL SERVICE
RULE PROMULGATED
Regulations for Appointments Of IN
classified La5orers.

The President on July 3 promulgated
the following order affecting unclassifed
1aborers in the public service:
an the exercise OF power vested IA
the President by the Constitution. and
OF authority given 20 him by the 1850
section Of the Revised Statutes. It IS
hereby ordered that appointments OF all
unclassifed Iaborers IN and under the
several executive departments and ia
dependent Offices shall be made n ac-
cordance with regulations 10 be ap-
proved aud promulgated by the heads
of the several departments and Offices
and the Civil Service Commission; such
regulations to be in full force and effect
on ard after the date Of their promulga-
ton"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
YBRKES MAY ENTER
GUBBRNAqORIAb RACE
Friends Urge Him to Make
Fight in Kentucky.
internal Revenue Commissioner OF for
His Home to Canvass the Sit
uation.

It is broadly fntimated by friends Of
J. ". Yerkes, Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue, that he will net serve out his
term
The Republicans of Kentucky are urg-
Ing him TO make the race for governor
next year, and although Mr.. Ierkes is
Ioath to comply with this wish, the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
WILL CLOSE EARLY
DURING HOT WEATHER

An order was issued this afternoon
by Secretary Shaw of the Treasury De-
partment directing that the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing be closed here
after at o'clock IN the afternoon on
Saturdays The order viii take effect
at once and viii continue IN force until
the hot season Is over and further or
ders are issued
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

pressure is growing stronger daily. II
he should agree TO make the fight he
xiii resign his Government position to
relieve the Administration Of embarrass-
luent.
Mt. Yerfes left today for his home in
DanyilIe. Ky. to join his family for a
short vacation. but the political situa-
ton will be discussed with some Of the
leaders during his stay in the Blue
Grass State.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Drowned While Swinnnino

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, July 7-George
West. a diDper tender on q dredging ga-
chine. was drowned last night while
swimming in Severn River. The body
has not yet been recovered West was
employed by the River and Harbor I'm
prCveueut Company, of PHILADELPHIA.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Career IN Politics.
Transfer of Sledge Island.

The Secretary of the Treasury De-
partment has requested the Secretary
Of the Interior to transfer the jurisdic-
ton OF Sledge Island. Nome. to the
Treasury Department, which intends to
use 1t for the purpose Of Aauarantine
station.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Destructive Fire at PIattsburg.

PLATTsBURG, y. Y, July Fire
carly this morning burned half a dozen
business blocks and several dwellings.
Loss. $lZ5,000; insurance, $4,000.
The timely arrival Of. several hundred
soldiers from the Plattsburg barracks
vas al that prevented loss OF a half
million dollars. as a strong wind was
blowing and the FIRE had a good start.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
FeiDed Defend Washington.

When the National Capital was threat
eued by the Confederates in August,
1868, he went with the sixth Corps TO
Washington, and took part in the fight
at Fort Stevens.
He was next with Sheridan, and was
engaged in the battles Of Winchester,
Edinburg. and Gear Creek; the latter
being the fight which inspired T. Blu
cbanan Reeds poem, 'Sheridan's Ride"
Sheridan being ordered with the Sixt 4
Corps back TO Petersburg. January, 1865,
Dorsey took part in the final assault on
that place, IN the battle Of Sailor 5
Creek. two days afterwards, and was
present at kppomattox at the end OF
the great struggle.
lie was mustered out Of service at
Cleveland, Ohio. June 10. 1865, and en-
gagged in commercial pursuits in San
DUSK, Ohio. until January, 1853 when
he was called TO Arkansas as president
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

Of the Arkansas Central Railroad. and
afterwards took an active part in rail-
road construction IN that State,
Career IN Politics.
He was q member of the Republican
National Committee in 1872, 1876, and
1880, was elected delegate to the
national convention In each Of these
years, was chairman Of the executive
committee in 1876, and secretary in 1880.
and managed the national campaign in
both of these years.
In 1873 he was elected to the United
States Senate from Arkansas by 102
votes in joint ballot. out of total
vote OF Jos, ali of the Democrats voting
for him although he was radical Re
publican.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
INTEREST IN MARRIAGE
OF SENATOR DORSEY
Famous Politician at Time Of
Star Route Trials.
WELL KNOWN IN THIS CITY
At Present 4 Wealthy Ranch and Mine
Owner IN the Southwest-Hist0Ty Of
His Life-Miss Bigelow Also PTomi-
nent Here.
nent Here

The announcement of the marriage in
New York city tomorrow evening Of ex-
Senator Stephen ". Dorsey and Miss
Laura Bigelow has created much interest
in both social and political circles Of
Washington Both Mr.. Dorsey and Miss
BigeIow are well known in this city and
nave numerous friends and acquaint-
ances here.
The wedding will be very quiet. only
relatives being present, and the Rev. DR..
Huntington VIII oficiate in the absence
of Bishop Potter.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs Dorsey will sail for two
months trip 70 Europe. They viii re-
turn to New York in September and
viii then 20 TO Mr.. Dorsey's home in Los
Angeles. California
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Norgan Arrivez in London.

LONDON, July III. Pferpont Nor
gan arrived in London from Germany
. today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Clearance of Boys Furnishings

%g e Double B'asa % ass9 n themselves The regular 75c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
The Star Route Exposures.

nisfe~Au,oA Of opinion. however, arose
at the time Of the star route exposures
among the leaders of his own party,
which led to attacks on his power. and
influence with the. new Administration
OF General Garfield, and with the Re
publican party Of the nation; which at
tacks so far succeeded that Mr.. Dorsey
retired from politics entirely
Mr. Dorsey was born in Benson, Vt,
February Is, 1913, and after receiving
an academicai education, removed to
Oberlin. Ohio. Entering the Federal
Army in April, 1861, he served his coun-
try during the civil war until June, 1865,
holding, during that time, all ranks
from private to colonel Of the First
Ohio Light Artillery.
He was IN the battle OF Mill Springs,
whsre Confederate General ZOIlicof-
TT was killed, Shiloh. Corinth. Perrys-
vile. Stone River, Chicamauga. Mission
Ridge. and numerous other contests n
the West
In January. 1865. he was promoted and
transferred to the Army Of the Potomac
with General Grant, under whom he
fought in the battles Of the Wilderness,
Spottsylvauia. North Anna, Cold Harbor,
and Petersburg. Virginia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

ENti'ttN07 VI iiiI htNlAlttAtAt~ Az BA-'4Nt NAf
The balance of those Mems Straw I
In the special sale at 95c-worth u
10 .---.-..-.-.. .......-.. .....-'-..''.-.
The balance Of the Mems Straw HI
in the special sale at $1.35-worth up
The Hats in the above lots repres'
and smooth braid Sennette, Milan, Ma
The Fedora, Yacht. and Soft-brim shap
Genuine Porto Rican straws. IN the cor
Hats that are worth 80. Lowest yet, for
The genuine South American Panamas
great and matchless leader. are worth s.
tion nor circumstance should reduce them
Boys Rough and Smooth Yacht Straw
brim Sailors; latest shapes-that have bee
are reduced Observation-Disclosures
Boy Rough and Smooth Straw Yacht
brim Straw Sailors and Straw Novelties.
$2-Choice for..-...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Hiss Bigelow's Family.

Miss Bigelow Is nearly twenty years
the junior of Senator Dorsey. She is a
daughter OF John Bigelow, who, after the
civil war, was connected with the Treas
ury Department in Washington and
later was European financial agent Of
the United States Government.
Miss Bigelow spent most OF her life
with her father in Europe, and only re-
turned TO this country after his death
in Paris, two ars ago.
This is Senator Dorsey's second mar
rage, the first wife having died num-
Der Of years ago.
Senator Dorsey owns 3 number of
ranches in New Mexico and Arizona, and
It was on one of these that. in 1885. he
met Miss Bigelow, who was then only a
school girl She and Mrs .Bigelow were
visiting friends on an adjoining ranch.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07
Clearance of Mems
and Boys Hats.

It IS midseaon custom with to begin the cearance-re
adIess Of demand The busiest qukened
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-07

For several years. past Senator Dorsey
has devoted his energies to business
matters, principally to mining, where he
is closely. connected with Senator Jones.
ex-senator Pettigrew, and other promI-
nent politicians
MI Dorsey became widely known by
his management OF the Republican cam
paign Of 1880 which met with universal
commeudation. After the election a
banquet was rendered him in New York
By some of the most eminent men of his
party
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-05
WASHINGTON NOTES
III Passes Increasing Salaries Of
Federal Judges.
ONE-FOURTH MORE.
Mr. Hansbreagh Defends Attack on
Judge Noyss aaa Alex McKeazis.
aeuss Debates Olsomarga-
rine Biil-No Result.

Washington, Feb. 5.--After a brief
discussion Tuesday the senate passed
the bill providing for a rs per cent
increase in the salaries OF United
States judges. All amendments were
voted down. including one to increase
the salaries OF cabinet officers from
IS 900 to sl2 500 year.
During the remainder OF the days
session the urgent deficiency appro-
priatIon bin was under consideration
the Philippine tariff measure being
laid aside temporarily.
MIR. Hansbrough OF North Dakota
made a spirited defense OF Judge A.
III. Noyes Of the district court OF Alas
ka and Alex Mckenzie, upon whom Az
attack was made In the senate Mou-
day This precipitated loag discus
sion OF the Noyes case. legal and tech
meal rather than personal No action
was taken.
AT the opening Of teh session Mr..
Kean of New Jersey presented the ere
dentials OF John r. Dryden. elected
to succeed the late Senator Sewell for
the unexpired term Of six years be-
ginning on March 1. 1901 After the
credentials bad been received Mr. Dry
den was escorted BIZ Kean TO the desk
of the president pro TEN. Mr. Frye.
who administered 10 him the oath OF
Office
Debate on the 0ieomargarine bill
continued In the house. and the pros
poets are that vote will not be
reached earlier than tomorrow The
opponents of the bill are making a
strong fight. so far as argument is
concerned The speakers were Messrs.
Tompkins of New York, Robb OF Mis-
souri,. Knapp OF New York, Bales OF
Pennsylvania. Davidson of Wisconsin.
Driseoll of New York and Hepburn Of
Iowa. in favor, aud Messrs. Cowherd
of Missouri Lanham Of Texas and
Grosvenor OF Ohio and Kleberg OF
Texas against the bill
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-02-05

more Paine's Celery Compound
has been sold In the city OF Omaha for
the last month than all other medicines
put together"
So writes the'leaGing wholesale drug
houss Of the West to the propriesors
OF Paine's Celery Compound.
In October last card from Hon.
Frank E. Moores, the mayor of that
city, was published In the Omaha Bee,
In which he tcld OF the great benefit
paine's Celery Compound had been To
him. II regard IT," he said, 'the
most wonderful remedy have ever
tried for building up the system when
once run down"
On &C sount OF Mayor Moores' great
popularity and well knowl standing,
the publication of MS card In the Bee
instlgated the Omaha News, the Bees
principal competitor, TO make can
Vase OF druggists and physicians la
that city 20 find out their experience
With tails gnd other remedies. A few
days later the News published almost
. page OF the opinions ii had gathered
The physicians and druggists Inter
viewed were absolutely unanimous In
saying that, OF all prepared remedies,
the one that Rad undoubtedly, Ia their