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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-04-15
RATE OF TAXATION.


1t will be remembered that at the last session of
the Legislature it was suggested by this department,
and recommended in the Message of your Excel
lency, that the rate of taxation for State purposes
be fixed at four mills for 1888 and 1884 NOtwith-
standing the increase in the appropriations, which
were deemed to be proper by the Legislature, and a
subsequent slight decrease in the income from the
occupation tax, the financial condition of the State
is such to justify further reduction in the rate
of taxation for the year 1884 and your Excellency
has wisely directed, it is provided that levy of only
three mills be made the present year to meet the
appropriations, including the interest the public
debt
BONDED DEBT.
Recurring to the bonded debt statement, it will
be that more than half of our Indebtedness 10y
about 800, 000 is held in the several funds of the
State leaving in outside hands only 1857, 800 And
it may be observed that this amount would be even
less than it is it not that the high price these
securities bear and their scarcity in market, render
it difficult to procure them at all, and making it
necessary for the Treasurer to seek investments in
the bonds of other States as will be seen by refer
to his report. This additional evidence of the
healthy financial condition of the State must be
gratifying to every citizen within its borders.
COLLECTION TAXES.
The revenue for the year 1882 has been collected
with unusual promptncss, and it is a pleasure to
speak of the efficiency with which the collectors
have generally discharged the delicate duties of their
office, and the readiness of the people in responding
to the demands upon them for the support of their
government. In this connection it is well to state
sale certificates held for redemption, has been paid
amounting, is shown by the table, to the sum of
~ for the years 1882 and 1888
ASSESSING TAXES.
As a correct and efficient assessment of the prop
crty subject to taxation is the foundation of our
revenue, and consequently the support of the ma
chnery of the government, it is of the first impor-
lance that those who entrusted with the exer-
else OF this responsible duty should be Of sound
judgment and good business qualifications There
j. no more important office in the State than that of
assessor OF taxes. And the difficulties which they
have to meet in the discharge of their duties are
fully recognized in this department. majority
OF the present incumbents have done their work in
crcditabe and satisfactory manner; and it is hoped
that those who have been less successful will make
greater efforts to come up to the requirements of
the law, and the demands of the responsible posi-
tions held by them. Very respectfully,
w. ID. BARNES, Comptroller.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-04-15

Ask for prices at FLoRIDrAN job Office befor
you send your job work abroad.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-04-15

and the good people of Palatka are alive to the
great importance Of their county doing her part
IN ihls great enterprise, and feel quite sure
when | shall call upon her Both the daily Nesos
and the Putnam County Journal gave the writer
cordial support and they assure me all will
be well so far as their county is concerned at
New Orleans.
will go to Aachua, Suwannec Clay and St
Johns in few days. Yours on the run,
w. II. SEBRING.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
30 Cents per pair.

Examine above lots and then approve condemn We await verdict
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
REMNANTS. REMNANTS.

1900 yards Of short Ends Ia Pacific Lawns, put up
IN diftrcut patterns, ranging nom to Ia yards
imagine the prices '-2llc per yard.
1000 yards Of short end best Prints, put up the
same way including the celebrated Quukerstyles &C.
! 900 yards Of Furniture ca co. short ends De-
] 900 yards Of Reversible Dress Goods, DIG.
! 900 yards ufStripe ana Check Nuns Yelling, lc
/ 900 ards Of japanese Popliu, changeableg goods
l2c rotalicd by every other mousse In the city at 25c
900 yards ofrhopherd's Plaid, In all Size check.
l2ilr Remember these are wooden goods,
] 900 yards Ut extra quality Dcbcsc, new shades,
l2lln.
l2Isc These goods are all put mp In patterns rang
ing different quantities, and GO, on the dollar OF
actual value.
5Odozen DamasE 5-S Napkins, warranteda all Linen,
positively only one dozen 20 each customer 40c'
Is dozen "a extra quality, zoe
pieces Oh Boiled, Turkey Red d. IN IslS, fn width,
Sic
ZOO dozen Gents 3-ply Linen Collars. 4sc dozen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

White Goods.
Lace Check Nainsooks, last
years price, I2Hc, now loc
per yard.
Corded or Coteline Lawn, last
year aHc, now Ioc per yard.
Striped Lawns, beautiful goods,
last year 15c, now 12Hc per
yard.
India Linen $50 called, but not
genuine), last year 12Hc,
now Ioc per yard.
Linen DE Decca.
Our own brand, as sold by
us for five years. Sheerer,
smoother, and better color than
any other make imported; also
launders more handsomely,
I2H, IS, IS, 81, IS, go, SO,
371I, As, and soc per yard.
Plaid Nainsooks and Muslins,
Fancy Striped Muslins,
Persian Lawns,
French Nainsooks,
Corded Piques,
Masalias, Dotted and Figured
Swiss, at our usual low prices,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

las dozen Lisle Thread Hose, silk
finish, every conceivable color, of light
and dark shades, black included. These
hose have double heels and toes, and
are first choice. Retail price all over
the city is 75c per pair. For Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday Our price will be
40 Cents per pair.
100 dozen Black silk Hose, warrant
ed, all sizes, improved shape, retailed
everywhere for S1.45. Our price for
this week will be
0S Cents per pair.
CHILDRENS-Ioo dozen Plain and
Ribbed English Hose, new colors, silk
clocks, white heels and toes. Sold by
others generally for S5c per pair. For
this week
25 Cents per pair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
wills Received for Probate.

The register yesterday received the will of the
late Peter A. stryker for probate aud record. The
testator names his wife as executrx and leaves to
her his entire estate. The will of the late Sarah
c. Purdy was also filed, and an application made
by Sarah c. Young for letters testamentary to he
issued to her. The deceased bequeathed TO her
nephew, Henry Watts, sl,0O0 to her niece, Sue
W. Crane, 5000 note; to her niece, sarah G.
company and the residue Of the estate to Mary C..
Young, sister Of the testatrx.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
10 House in the District Can Show Up
These Goods

We shall call this OUR REMNANT WEEK, and
you shall have the biggest bargains ever offered.
We have never advertised these before as they
have just been received from the manufacturers.
Goods worth double and triple the money ut your
own prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
Baum's, 4I6 Seventh Street.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH WITHOUT PLATES!
DIR. c. L. AMBER SON,
Formerly Expert Co.. city,
an Twelfth NJ.


Tooth Crowns and Artificial Teeth Without Plates.
and MOUTH and avoids the and excessive ola plate
BY this method and badly ded teeth which
office
ike the natural teeth.
usefulness without plate.
feeling
their ability thoroughly food with added
and increased health
polished gold
the office mascaion like teeth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
s5nrnisbinns, &c.
CHILDREN'S JERSEYS

CHlLDREN'S JERSEYS
A Superb Line, in All CoIOrS,
$i75l $I75!
White Suits from SIS up.
Figured Muslin Suits
Ginghams and PerCaIeS, afew SAM
pie Suits, in Lovely Styles
A few Black Silks, Very Low.
Light Travelling Wraps, Latest Eng
Iish Style, at triAing advance over cost
prices.
Summer Underwear, in all materials,
from Is cents up.
LsIe Thread Hose, Ladies', at SO
cents.
The finest assortment of Boys Shirt
Waists to be found in the city, from
ST up.
French Shirt Waists for Ladies,
Misses, and Children.
Chemsettes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

Mai. Dye has submitted his report Of the opera.
lions OF the police departing for the quarter
ending March 30. The arrests during that period
were as follows: First precinct, AS; second, 3l4
third 2i3 fourth sol: ffth 30 sixth, $780, seventh
653, and eighth, 30 making total Of 1884. The
principal charges Assault and battery, 259; rape
4; intoxicatlon, ST: murder, 2; manslaughter, 3
and petit larceny, ISL. OF the persons arrested
1858 were born in the United States aud of tie
others Europe furnished the majority. The num-
Der Of men upon the force at the ending Of the
quarter was 2I7
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

WHEN the blood Is impure, or when 1t is thin
and cold, good health is impossible. Under such
conditions 'boils, pimples, headaches, neuralgia,
rheumatism, and one disease after another is de.
velOped Take Ayers Sarsaparilla, and IT will
make the blood pure, rich, and warm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

200 dozen English Ingram Hose, new
colors, white heels and toes, which are
improved shape and double. This quail
ity is sold all over the city for 4Sc. We
offer them below the usual wholesale
price, viz,
30 Cents per pair.
100 dozen Fancy Striped Hose, war
ranted fast colors, full regular, first
choice, improved shape, and positively
worth IS to soc. For this week only at
10 Cents per pair.
GENTS'-2oo dozen Gents English
and French Hose in Twenty-Five differ
ent styles of stripes; also, in plain
white or solid colors, worth from IS to
soc; only
20 Cents per pair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

skinny Men.
wells Health Remover" restores health and
v!gor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual De-
bility. 81. -....-a-.--,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
Linen Sheetings.

Linen Sheetings.
We beg to call attention to
our line of Scotch, Irish Barns
ley, and Belgian Sheetings and
Pillow Castings, which we offer
at popular prices.
oo-inch Scotch Linen Sheetings,
only 75c per yard.
oo-inch Scotch Linen Sheetings,
extravalue, only95c per yard.
oo-inch Barnsley Linen Sheet
ings, elegant goods, only 81
per yard.
9o-inch Belgian Linen Sheetings,
onlyDoc per yard.
Finer Grades at 81, $I.I2, and
$I.25.
Belgian Pillow-Case Linens, As
inches wide, soc per yard.
Belgian Pillow-Case Linens, 81
inches wide, only 75c per
yard,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03

National VS.. Baltimore, Capitol park. Cham.
piOns hip game
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
o31 Penna. Avenue.

The finest goods of Mr.. John T.
Mitchell are still on hand and the
stock of Mr.. Samuel Ker is being
brought down daily as space will
permit.
The stock consists of Silks, Vel
vets, Table Damasks (by yard and
pattern), Towels, Napkins, Shawls,
Dress Goods, Grapes, Mourning
Goods, Henrietta Cloths, Sheetings,
Flanncls, Laces, White Goods, and
thousands of other articles.
All goods must be sold.
All Remnants are displayed on
second floor.
All goods are marked in Plain
Figures.
Some are sold as low as 10 cents
on the dollar.
Such a chance will perhaps
never occur again.
Call early to avoid the rush in
the afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
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The PaaisR Thursday entirely stock Hosiery
entire stock wholesale prices the only
profit shall make being M cent which obtained EXTRA we paid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-03
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

20 dozen infant Button Shoes, 25c
20 dozen Childrcn's Springfield, 55c.
- dozen Chiidrens Button shoes to III solidi zoe
10 dozen Ladies' Lasting Slippers zoe.
cases Ladies' Grain Button, warranted solid, 81.
We shall include the Corn Solvent again for tn,
last tmo this week. over 900 bottles given away.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-07-23
A TRAP TO CATCH A THIEF.
A STRANGE STORY.
Continued

ttl ittSi Il ptNiNt
"You occupy the room
above, as well as this, | pre-
sume?"
Gle said, in the blandest
manner possible, that | was
mistaken, and that the tenant
of the room alluded to, who,
he said, he believed to have
left the house half an hour
before, was an utter Stranger
to him.
might we see the room
above?
eyes, so far as he was con-
cerned, but, as he was only
lodger himself, he could
give us no authority.
81 had watched him mar
rowly, and has come to the
conclusion that the man |
wanted was before me. |
though that by acting boldly
| might bring matters to a
crisis, so | accordingly at
once told him | was a detec-
tive, and that | must take
him in custody for robbing a
shop, at Sidford, on the 29th
March, 1873. He assured
me he had never been at the
place mentioned in his life,
and offered me his visiting
card. He also gave me a
number of references, if /
wished to inquire. | ex-
amined his card. The name
was certainly not that of the
man | was in search of, and /
was beginning to feel some
hesitation, when it occurred to
me to try to remove the beard.
Shortly afterwards an oppor-
tunity, of which l took advan-
tage, presented itself, and
without much effort the beard
came away. The scuffle
which ensued enable also to
give effect to another thought
which crossed my mind, and,
placing my hand somewhat
roughly uyon his head, | Sue
ceeded in relieving him of his
wig. / then discovered that
/ had unmasked the original
of my photograph.
con searching the upper
room where those incidents
had occurred which aroused
my suspicious, we found the
black bag quite empty, and
and the most diligent search
failed to reveal any of the
missing goods. 1t was abso-
lutely essential that some of
there should be forthcoming,
or otherwise | felt the evil
dence was too weak to secure
a conviction, oreven, perhaps,
to warrant the mans deten-
ton. Any inquiry addressed
to him was, of course, useless.
He effected utter ignorance,
and warned us of the conse-
quence of what he described
as illegal and extraordinary
conduct. / confess that at
this stage | felt considerable
chagrin, for although certain
that | had got the right man,
there was at the moment
every prospect that he would
escape conviction for want of
proof.
81 had searched the man,
but | had found nothing ex-
cept piece of metal, about
an inch long, turned up at
one end about an eighth of
an in CHI. | determined to
make one more effort in the
room where we had found the
bag. Most carefully was
every nook scanned, every
article Of furniture removed
and examined, every panel
and Mall kpockod o,,x, ox,arx,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-07-23
FOR SALE.

AsGk a FOUR FINE BUILDING
AssN LOTS at Punahou, Honolulu,
H1'8 lying between the premises of
Mr.. b. f. Dillingham; and Messrs. Ora
ham and Foster. Two of these lots have
Sch a frontage of 100 feet on Beretania
Street and depth Of 500 feet, and two
have each frontage of 102. feet on
Bingham Street and depth of 275 feet
These four lots adjoin each other and
will be sold either separately or as
whole.
Apply to j. M. MONSARRAT,
667 II No. ~ Merchant Street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
The Revenue Marine,

At meeting Of the house committee on
commerce yesterday favorable report was
ordered on Representative Hoblitzelps bill to
promote the efficiency of the revenue marine
service. The bill places on waiting orders,
with waiting orders pay, all officers Of the
revenue marine who are or shall be totally
disabled for regular duty or who are or shall
be IS years of age, or who shall have served
40 years. If the disability of any officer of
the revenue marine be found to be not Incl
dent to his service, he may, in the discretion
of the president be placed on waiting orders,
on one half the pay of his grade, or may be
dropped from the rolls, with not exceeding
one years full pay of his grade. Tho bill
further provides that the president may APP
point from the list of captains in the revenue
marine service, with the approval of the SON.
ate, three post captains, whose compensation
shall be at the rate of $4,000 each per annum
while on duty, and three-fourths of that sum
while on leave Of absence or waiting orders.
Representatives Reagan and Clardy opposed
the bill on the ground that it was the begin
ming of the creation of a civil pension list.
They will submit a minority report.
The committee also recommended the pass
age of bills providing for a lighthouse on Dog
island Fla and for floating ward in con-
nection with the United States marine hos
pital at New Orleans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
The Pncific National Bank.

Messrs. Buckner, Adams of Illinois, and
Miller, at a meeting of tho committee on
banking and currency yesterday, were up
pointed O subcommittee to report next week
on the investigation of the failure of the
Pacific National bank of Boston. Members
of the committee say the report will exculpate
Comptroller Knox and censure Bank Exam
liner Needham. The censgre, If given, will
be on the ground that while Mr. Heedham
made most commendable report at first he
afterward reported the condition of the bank
to be such as to influence stockholders ia
pay in assessments to save the bank. The
subcommittee will probably recommend new
legislation. 1t is proposed to increase the
number Of bank examiners, to make directors
liable for double the amount of stock, and to
compel the president of the bank to own q
certain amount Of stock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05


Mr.. Anderson. from the committee on public
lands, reported a bill to provide for the adjust
ment Of land grants made by congress to aid In
the construction of railroads within the state Of
Kansas. House calendar.
The morning hour having been dispensed WITH
the house, Mt 1915 went into committee OF the
whole (Nir. Welborn in the CHAIR on the Indian
appropriation bill.
The consideration of the bill having been con-
cluded, the committee rose and the bill was
passed.
At 1:50 the house, on motion OF Mr.. McMillin,
went into committee of the whole mr. Cox OF
New York, in the chair on the private calendar.
The committee remained in session until $50
considering bill 10 relieve certain soldiers OF the
late war from the charge Of desertion, but no final
action was arrived mt.
Mr.. Cook presented to the house through the
petition box paper signed by about fifty citizens
of Avery. Iowa, which can hardly be termed a
petition, since 1t opens with the words, 1--WE, the
undersigned sovereign citizens, hereby respect
fully command you, our servants" demanding
the passage of bill to construct q double track
steel railway from New York to San Francisco,
and declaring that not another dollar should be
lent to national banks or squandered on canals.
The house then lat 4:3j) took n recess until $780,
the evening session to be for the consideration OF
pension bills.
At its evening session the house passed eight
cen pension bills and then, at $3.50, adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
NOMINATIONS,

The President sent the following nominationst to
the senate yesterday:
Commodore Clark II. Wells TO be rear admiral.
the marine corps.
Second Lieut.. Thomas N. Wood to be a first
lieutenant in the marine corps.
Thomas H. Reeves, of Missouri, to be agent for
Indians OF tho Quapaw agency in the indian ter.
ritOry.
Postmasters-William Austin, Fayetteville, N.
Y; Lawrence L. Curtis, Households, N. Y: James
A. Baker, Mllington, N. j.; Christopher w. Car
many, Lebanon, Pal John Gowland, Phillipsburg,
Pa; Thomas IL. Trlplett, Dalton, Ga; Basil B.
Bennett, De Land, Fla; James II. c, White, Corpus
Christi, Tex; Carey g. Colburn, Wyoming, ILL:
Harper, Robinson, Ill: Leonard j. Merchant, St.
Joseph, Mich; Albert T. Streeter Calumet. Mich;
Robert Smith, Ithaca Mich; John Crawford, Mil
ford Mch Reuben Smith, Harrison, Nj ch.: John
Cole, Fremont, Mich; James k. Flood, Hart, Mich Z.
Eliphalet 8. Miner, Necedah, Wis: Frederick J..
Bartels, Peshtigo Wis; James A. Foote, Anoka,
Edna Mo-: Max Muller, Jacksonville. Greg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
giving to the general government the control of

giving to the general government the control OF
tine administration of tho fund.
MT Morgan then entered upon the constitutions
phases OF che question, supporting his views ~
reading from the early literature affecting the
national and state constitutions. Congress had
no power, "a he looked Mt 1t, to enter upon TINS
line of legislation, and even lift had the power,
II would be unwise TO exercise II. He would ieel
tnsulted II any man came to him and offered 70
take care OF his [Mr. Morgan'sl children--to iced
md clothe them or furnish them an oduoauon;
That was q duty which his affections and his COD
placed OH himself For the same reason tho negro,
II he rightly understood his responsibilities, would
fe that he ought to reject the aid offered by THIS
bill
Mr.. Blair asked whether II was any moro dis
graceful for the negro To have the duty of educat-
Ing his children undertaken by the national than
by tho state government. Did not each govern
ment take from him the patcrnal duty TO winch
the senator had referred,
Mr.. Morgan replied that that was very tru o.
The argument was good one So far as the dis
grace to the man was concerned. Az the same
time, to any man who had the means to educate
his own children, II was no compliment to him TO
have a LEGISLATURE, whether state or NATIONAL I'M
dertake It for him.
AZ $50 Mr.. Morgan gave way for motion to
adjourn.
Before adjournment Mr. Butler submitted, In
order to have printed, the following amendment.
which he intends TO propose to the bill as soon as
IL Is in order to do so:
1.-THE money to be provided for in this bill shall
be raised by direct tax, TO be levied annuaily
upon each of the states Of the United States wmcn
shall be apportioned among the several states &C
cording to their respective members"
The senate then adjourned till to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
Aftcr tho Fliibusters.

The United States steamers Vaudalia and
Swatara sailed from Key West yesterday
morning to cruise along the coast of Cuba
No direct information can be obtained OF
the navy department as to the particulars OF
of the cruise, but there is no doubt that
these vessels have been sent to intercept il
possible the flibustering expedition of Gen
Aguero, which left Key West recently fol-
Cuba. The acting secretary of tho treasury
Thursday teegraphed instructions to the
commanding officers of the revenue steamers
Dix and Boutwell, ut Key West to continue
the search for the schooner "Shoters," carry
ing Gen. Aguero aud party of alleged flibus.
ter5, who embarked at that port for Cuba.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05

Capt. Whitehead, who has charge Of the
distribution of relief supplies from New Or
leans informs the secretary of war that q
steamer loaded with 10000 ratious left that
city on the afternoon of the second instant
for tho counties bordering on the Black
Wichita, and Little rivers. The rations are
to be distributed in the parishes Of Concordia
Cathoula, and Caldwelk whore great suffering
is reported. The country has been under
water for four weeks. Supplies were to be
sent to Pointe Coupe parish yesterday. A
small shipment was made to Terra Bonno
Thuradnv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
The Pubic Buiid.ng at SARATOGA.

The bill introduced by Senator Miller, of
New York, to provide for the erection of u
public building at Saratoga Springs, N. Y,
was yesterday reported favorably from the
senate committee on public buildings and
grounds, with an amendment limiting the
amount to be expended in the purchase of
the site and the erection of the building to
S100 0OO