The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

some weeks ago, and ran him 60 closs thai De
got hh shoes, has been csptured1n South Caro-
lima, and requisition made for his delivery to the
agent OF Florida
"A thief broke through the show window OF
Mr.. T. B. Birds store Sunday night, He stole
a bag or two of smoking tobacco, a couple of
harmonicas, and few sticks of candy all worth
less than dollar but it will cost about seven dol
lars to replace the glass.
Captain W. l. Vason brings a good report
from Liberty county. On the the 14th Colonel
Davidson, Judge Love and the Captain spoke at
Bristol. The whole county turned out to hear
them. and the Democrats OF Liberty say they
will increase their majority this year.
The elegant decorations and other improve
ments of the City Hotel are approaching com
pletion. The artistic taste displayed in the
establishment of the dining room, hall and
smce is much commended. The Hotel is de-
servedly popular for it's good fare polite attend
ance and sold cOmiorts-among which is the
new bath ROOM
| -Messrs. l.. Fl. Raines and B. B. Doss, Of la
monia, were In the city last Friday. Mr. Raines
| came down 10 see if he couldn't make an ar
| rangement TO carry the mail between Thomas
vile and Tallahassee. After consulting Mr. John
McDougall, Chief Clerk in the post office, he was
satisfied that the postmaster here could do no
more than had already been done-make com
plant to the department
DR. Becker, who recently came from Kalkas.
ka county, Michigan, to make Tallahassee his
permanent home. says that there is but one ne
gro, an old man, in that county, and not long be-
fore he left he asked him how he was going to
vote. He answered very emphaically that he
would not vote for Logan, as I'VE old colored
folks remembers Logan and his niger law be.
fore de war
Remember the club meeting ON Thursday
night. A full attendance is desired Be on
hand al O'Clock sharp. If yon are Demo
crat it is your patriotic duty join the club, at
tend its meetings, and assist in the work OF the
campaign Ii you are not Democrat and de-
sire the continuance of good government in
Florida, you are cordially invited To join the
club, and help TO push On the good work in
which its members engaged.
In the heat and excitement uf the campaign
Democrats must MOI overlook the importance OF
securing majority of the Legislature. Since
Pope and his followers have no hope "t his cleo
ton. they are working to gain The ascendancy in
the Legislature, with view to making Pope the
successor of Colonel Wiki. Call in the United
States Senate. Let the Democracy nominate
good men, give them II hearty support, bring ont
n iull vu'e and The result will be gratifying To
all
DR.. w. n. Le"nard's spirited horse last
Wednesday morning gave an exhibition Of his
Obi q. a ht1.y Arv
Breaking loose he Lively corner, he started
west on Clinton, turned down Adams street, and
failing in effort To into Cobb's stable, he
dashed on down town al fearful rate of speed.
He became detached from the buggy near the
residence of Mr. Saxon, and ran nearly to the
depot, where he was caugh by Mr.. H. A. Fish.
The vehicle was not damaged 10 any great ex-
tent and the Doctor had the horse on duty in a
short while
The State PArdoning Board has committed
the death sentence of Eddie Smith alias Cox to
imprisonment in penlenliary for life. He was
convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged.
Motion tor new trial was denied. The CASE was
taken To Supreme Court, where the Judgment of
the lower court was affirmed. The petition
upon which his case Was taken before the Par
doning Board alleges that the prisoner not
defended on trial He taken to !
State Prison camp last Friday
When Tallahassee merchants can havc their |
goods shipped 10 Thnmasville, and have them
hauled across in wagons cheaper than they can |
gel them by all rail transportation, as we heard |
one Tallahassee merchant say few days ago he
had donr Tor the reason stated above, il is time
Tallahassee was made L" "A competitive point" |
II The above facts demonstrate anything, ii is the
necessity of railroad between ThOmasville and |
Tallahassee, and The road is bound 10 come. 1t
is only matter Of time and we trust not very |
long time in the future the road will be built |
and in opera ion.
YOnnG Ladies',
II you will call F. C. Gilmores will get pretty
Fan
Wanted,
A position as governess or teacher, IN scho0l
or private family Address Lock Box 142, Tai !
labas.ee. Fla 1885,
New Orange Syrup,
Clear sweet and heAthfu honey by the quart gallon
Or barrel Apply to me- or at the store Of j " Coles
10-3t D. r. APrHOP
No Commission Seeds,
Only Fresh Genuine Seeds bought and paid fer none
kept returned at the end Of the season at A.
Rawle.
Clubs
For the Campaign FLoRIDIAN come pouring in
from S.,uth East Middle and West Florida At |