The Palatka daily news., March 05, 1884, Image 3

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A iMIXATURE 3IOXITOR.
The Smallest Successful Steamboat
Ever Built.
Marine Journal.
"Writing about steamboats brings
to mind the fact that I once insti
gated and helped to build the small
est successful steamboat, and the
most successful small boat, one that
made more round trips and more
money than any small boat that ever
existed. It was about this way:
During the war the citizens of Pitts
burg and Allegheny determined to
get up a big fair for the benefit of
the Sanitary Commission.
While this was being worked up
I determined to build a minature
model of a monitor to be operated
in the basin of a fountain in one of
the departments. While I was en
gaged at this, Mr. William Metcalf,
superintendent of the Fort Pitt
Foundry, where I was then em
ployed, proposed to furnish all the
money and material required and to
enlarge on my plan, and add an
other department to the fair exclu
sively for the vessel piul other war
material. This resolution was unani
mously adopted, and the boat built
accordingly. Mr. John II. McElroy,
Col. Joseph Keye, Mr. F. Kirsch and
myself were the builders of the boat,
and Mr. Metcalf superintended the
erecting of a building about 150x75
feet, inclosing a large elliptical
shaped reservoir for the accommo
dation of the craft. The hull was
made of a single sheet of (topper, 10
feet long between perpendiculars,
and about 20 inches beam, after the
model of the monitor Manayunk,
then building at Pittsburg.
The deck-plates were wrought
iron and the turret and guns were
cast-iron. The vessel Avas driven by
a beautiful oscillating engine, de
signed cf Mr. McElroy, of 1 1-2 inch
bore by 2 1-2 inch stroke, Avhich was
of ample power. The boiler was
made of copper, of a flat elliptic
section, about two feet long, with
vertical lubes, the furnace being a
series of alcohol lamps covering the
entire bottom surface of the boiler.
This arangement worked well and
made plenty of steam. The pro-
peller, which was of brass, was
geared at a speed of about two to
one of the engine. When com
pleted she floated on an even keel
with about 2 inches freeboard. A
trial trip was made of a quarter of a
mile in the Allegheny river against
the current on a June rise under
-convoy of a fleet of skiffs, but un
fortunately when rounding into her
wharf she swung against the head
of a raft and sunk in 20 feet of avu
ter. This calamity Avas gotten over
by procuring a diver, Avho fetched
her up in a short time.
The guns Avere never found, and
had to be made over again. In clue
time the fair AATas opened, and the
TOArd attained access to Monitor
Hall, where the boat was quietly
making her regular trips. The
building Avas literally jammed nearly
:all the time during the tAvo or three
weeis the fair lasted. Xo boat CA'er
drew such crowds, not passengers
spectators-at 25 cents each. When
the fair Avas over it Avas found that
Monitor Hall had collected the lar
gest share of the receipts of the live
departments, I think about $75,000.
The entire gross receipts were $325,
000. After this extraordinary suc
cess she Avas exhibited uuder the
management of Col. Joseph Kaye,
iioav deceased, at Baltimore, Wheel
ing, Boston, Philadelphia, and, lastly
at Chicago, where she Avas sold, ma
king cords of money at each place
for the Sanitary Commission. Per
haps less is iioav known of this mon
itor than any of them, but un
doubtedly she is entitled to a con-
spieious place in the history ot
defunct navy.
ID
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E. II. 1" V 1 G K T T,
the ir ,-z:lat:es:a- &eoci
Devereux,
logero
GRAND OPl
OF
SPRING AND SUMMER DRY GOODS
OF EVFRY DESCRIPTION.
We Will Display in a day or two, fresh from the Markets, a Most Elegant
Stock of SPRING GOODS in all varieties suited to the season.
A Full and Detailed Enumeration of the Different Lines will Occupy this
Space in a Few Days.
DEVEREUX, ROGERO & SON.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IS
Hardware
Groceries,
ETC., ETC.
A FULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF EVEYTHLXG IX THE
Hardware and Grocery Line
WE ASK AN INSPECTION OF OUR STOCK.
GRIFFIN'S BRICK BLOCK, CORNER FRONT AND LEMON STREETS.
PALATKA, FI.OJI 1 1A.
Tlii Space is-s I?cscrvMl lti
DBBtSAaDHB
S O XI
Who is North at Present Purchasing his
Summer
Stock
LOOK OUT FOK NOVELTIES I3Y
First-Class G-oods Only
THIS SPACE RESERVED
FOR THE
our
Dr. Davitl Wark, of New York,
warns people against AA'caring of
aniline-dyed clothing next to the
skin. Since the introduction of un
derwear colored Avitli these dyes he
has noticed Avith surprise the very
large number of persons, otherwise
enjoying excellent hoalth, Avho suf
fered from skin diseases of a specially
annoying character, which scarcely
admitted of palliation, much less
cure, until the cause Avas discoyered
-and removed. In every instance,
without exception, he traced these
disorders to the poisonous influence
of the aniline-dyed scarlet woolen
underclothing yorn by the sufferers.
The reduction of the public debt
for the month of February Avas over
$2,000,000.
L. MEYER.
LEMOJ 7 TTREET.
PALATKA, FLORIDA.
A Trial Is all I
An Unadulterated Natural Guano, imported direct into Savan
nah, Ga., from the Orchilla Islands in the Carribbean Sea, by Tra
vers, Snead & Co., of Richmond, Va. We are now offering this
High Grade Fertilizers to the Planters and Orange Growers of
Florida, feeling confident that it is just the thing they need, hav
ing stood the test side by side with the best Fertilizers in the
market for a number of years, and continues to grow in popu
larity wherever it is used.
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED ON APPLICATION Br
. II. UOYALL Jto CO.,
c Importers Agents AVater street, PALATKA, FLORIDA.
P. CUHNEELY,
IMPORTER OF
Fine Wines5 Liquor s
HK DAILY NEWS,
A six - column newspaper, pub
lished at Palatka, Florida, at Five
Dollars per annum Democratic in
principle, it nevertheless accredits
all political factions with honesty of
purpose, and the intention to con
serve the interests of the public.
Believing, however, as it does, that
the Democratic party, as organized
in our State and throughout the
outh, represents the virtue and
intelligence of the people, it will
strive to advance its success by
all honorable means. It will attempt
in addition to point out any abuse of
official power, and will strike ever at
corruption and dishonesty in the
management of public affairs.
THE YEAR 1884
is a campaign year; a president is to
be chosen to succeed the present re
publican incumbent, a great struggle
decided on the principles which are
to guide our national policy for at
least four years. Towards the set
tlement of questions so vital the
News will give its best efforts to
influence public opinion in the direc
tion it deems best for the inter
ests of a majority of our people. To
do this more effectually the editors
will, at an early day, begin the publi
cation of
HE WEEKLY NEWS,
a folio, 48-column paper, equip
ped each week with all the current
news, or a complete digest of the
social political and general happen
ings of the day. This publica
tion, with the subscription price
fixed at the low rate of One Dollar per
annum, we hope to be able to intro
duce into every household in this sec
tion too remote from mail facilities to
admit of a daily delivery. We feel free
to urge our friends in Putnam county
and out of it to help us further the
distribution of both of our publica
tions. A copy will be sent gratis to
every getter-up of a club of ten sub
scribers to either the daily or weekly
editions.
Address all correspondence to
THE PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
Acker, Merrall & Co.'s
Imported Segars
Billiard and Bowling
Parlors Attached
AVater Street,
PALATKA. FLA.
Florida Southern Hail way.
Office Sui'ekixtes ikxt.
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l'At.ATKA, Jan. 20,
GOING SOl'TH.
""STATIONS. m"aii".'
Lv Palutka :i:00 e m
Ar lnterlaohon ;i:.'0 "
" Wait's Crossing. 4::t) "
" Gruelle 4:.V "
" Mioanopv 7:2S "
" Lochbio '. 5::7 "
" Roddicks 5:50 "
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" North Ijike AVeir.... 7:40 "
" South Ijikc AVeir 7:;"t) "
ArLeesburg 8:;iti "
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ArPalatkii
TKA I XSA 1 HI A" I ; A TO A I N KS V I LLP
From l'aiatka, I 11:45 am and
Ocala and I,oeslurg j f:40 p M
From Mieunopy !:45 a M
1THA 1 XS LEAVE t i A 1 X ES V I LLE.
For Paint ka. ' 10:40 a m and
Ocala and Loos burg s 4:00 i m
For Mioanopy 6:15 P M
MICANOl'Y.
Train loaves at 77.". . 7 a m
Train arrives at . .7-2S p m
First-class car through from l'aiatka to
Gainesville on all trains.
At l'aiatka with last, river steamers-for-si .'.
Augustine, (ireen Cove Springs, Jacksonvillo
and all points North, Fast ami West, and with
up river steamers li r South Florida. Also
with the Twin Screw Iron Steamer "Citv of
Palatka," for Charleston, New York, Uoston,
i uiianeipiiui, vie.
At AVait's Crossinsr wit
for AValdo.
At (InineRville with Transit, Knilrond for
Ct-Jar Key, l'ensacola. New Orleans and Tam
pa.
At Ocala with Transit Railway and Hacks
for Silver Springs.
At Lceshurpr with boats on Lake Harris for
points on Lake and along St. Johns and Lake
Eustis liailwaj'. Also with Graham's Macks
for llrooksville, Sumtervillo und all points in
South Florida.
S. CONAXT, .IAS. 1). HOLLTSTEIt,
Jeneral Manajrer. Superintendent.
O. AV. HUOMWELL, G. T. F. & 1'. A.
Savannah, Florida & Wostorn IVy.
Alltrnins of ihin mvi vtm rv.itw,i!
(!Ktth) Meridiam time, which is 3.5 minutes
slower man jacKsonvuic, time.
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.itli Peninsular liailroad
ON and after Sunday, November 1:), ism-',,
l'assenjicr Trains will leave and arrive as
follows:
CI! Alt LESTON EX Vfi ESS.
Ixave Jacksonville dailv at HM) a m
Arrive at Jacksonville daily at 10:00 p m
Arrive at. i aiiuiian anv at s: i: a in
Arrive at AVaycross daily at 11:00 a ni
Arrive at Suwannee. :i:15pm
Arrive at LikeOak daily at ;S:45 p in
Arrive at New llrantord daily at 5:00 p m
Arrive at Hrunswick daily at ::00 p ni
Arrive at Jessup daily at 1:1.1 p m
Arrive at Savannah daily at 2::5 t m
Ixjave Savannah daily at :J:.'i0 ti in
Arrive at V emanee dailv at 5:10 t m
Arrive at Charleston daily at 8:50 p in
Arrive at Thoniasville daily at 3:25 p ni
Arrive at Ibtinbridge daily at.. . 5:10 p m
Arrive at Chattahooihee daily at 5:;n put
Arrive at Pensacola daily at 11:45 p tu
Arrive at Mobile daily at 4:45 a ra
Arrive at Aew uneans dailvat 10:10 a in
l'ullman Parlor Cars on this train. Jackson-
vile U Savannah.
Connectinir at Chattahoochee with Pensaco
la and Atlantic Kailroad daily for l'ensacola.
Mobile, New Orleans, Texas and all trans-Mississippi
jKints. l'ullman lluttet and Sleopinif
Cars on this train. Jacksonville to 1'ensacolu-
Mobile and New Orleans.
1 his Train connects at New Uranford with
steamer Caddo Hello, loavinjr for Cedar Key
and Suwanee River points every Monday ami
Thursday morninjr, arriving at Ctvlar Key the
same afternoon. Keturninjr, leaves Cedar Key
every Tuesday and Friday mornintrs after ar
rival ot Gull steamships.
fast m Air-
Leave Jacksonville daily at 2:20 p m
Arrive at Jacksonville daily at 2::!0 pin
Arrive at Callahan daily at ;:10 p ni
Arrive at AVaycross dally as 5:05 p m
Arrive at Jessup daily at p ni
Arrive at Savannah dailv-at S:17 p in
Arrive at Charleston daily at 1:45 a ni
Arrive at AVashinsrton, J). ('., dailyat..ll:O0 p ni
Arrive at New York daily at (:,'!0 a m
Gunman 1'aiace 1'arior ( ars on this train be
tween Jacksonville and Savannah.
Connecting at AVaycross with Throutrh Pull
man Palace Uuffet anil Drawing Room Sleep
ing Cars, AVaycross to New York without
ehanjre.
JACKSONVILLE EXPHESS.
Ieave Jacksonville daily at 5:20 p in
Arrive at Jacksonville daily at :: a m
Arrive at Callahan daily at - t$:15 p m
Arrive at AVaycross daily at t:05 p ni
Arrive at, Albany daily sit 2:25 am
Arrive at Jesvp daily at 11:40 p in
Arrive at Macon dailv at 7:00 a ni
Arrive at Atlanta daily at 12:25 d m
Arrive at Chattanooga daily ut :50 p in
Arrive at Nahviih; daily at 1:25 a m
Arrive at Louisville daily at 7:5(.) a m
Arrive at ( incinnati daily at 7.-in a m
Arrive at Chicago daily at (:!() p tn
Arrive at St. Louis daily at . . ;:20 p m
ruiiman Meepmsr cars on this Train to Cin
cinnati via the AVaycross and to Chattanooga.
via ocsup.
EAST FLOIUDA EXPHFS.
I?ave Jacksonville daily at 0:.TH p m
Arrive at jacksonvnip nativ at i A a m
Arrive at Caliahan dailv at 10:17 p m
Arrive at Waycross daily at 12:20 a m
Arrive at Jesup daily at 1:50 a m
Arrive at Nirannaa uaiiy at 5:25 a m
Arrive at Aug-usta daily at 12:2J p ra
Arrive at harieston daily at 11:45 a in
Arrive at AVashinfrton dally at 10:25 a m
Arrive at New 1 ork daily at 5::) p ra
Arrive at Thomasvilie daily at 7:15 a m
Arrive at Albany daily at." 11:15 a m
Arrive at Montgomery daily at S::J0 p m
Arrive at -iew cmeans daily at jf!:lU a m
Arrive atNahville daily at K:10 am
Arrive at Ixuisville daily at 3:0f) p rn
Arrive at (.incinnati daily at 7:25 p ra
Arrive at St. Louis daily at 7:50 a ra
Arrive at Chicago daily at 7:00 a m
Pullman Palace Iluffet anl Tirawinj? luxm
Slwjiinjf Cars on this Train to AVashintrton.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, Jucksomille
to Savannah.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on this Train to Lou is
ille via Thomasville.
Pullman Hotel and Sleeping Cars on this
Train to Cincinnati via Savannah.
A Restaurant has been opened at AVaycross,
and abundant time will be allowed for meals
by all passenger trains.
Connecting at Savannah with steamers for
New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Balti
more. Conneetin? at Charleston with steamers for
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Trains on B. and AY. R. R. leave junction,
proinjr west, at 12:10 p. m., and for Brunswick
at 12:10 p. m., daily.
Through tickets sold to all iints by Rail
and Steamship connections, and Buggat-e
Checked through. Also Sleeping Car tiertht
and sections secured at Comimny's Olhce in .
Astor's Building, 64 Bay street, and at Depot
Ticket Office. J AS. L. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent.
A. M. rVES, Agent.
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