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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11
a DEMOCRAT OF THE DEMOCRATS
Il. q. ben mis Dead.

The news reaches US that this once prominent
leader in the Republican party is dead. This
announcement recalls the many scenes of polit-
ical strife in which he cut prominent figure,
for wherever Dennis was whether in political
conventions, constitutional conventions or in
the legislature, he promnen, figure. He
came from Beverly, Mass, in the early days Of
reconstruction, took part as a delegate to the
Constitutional Convention of 1868, and helped
to form the Constitution under which we have
lived for the past seventeen years. Since then
there has scarcely ever been session of the
Legislature in which the Little Giant OF
Alachua" did not take an import Mt part He
was small in stature. but well built, and gener-
ally seemed III good, vigorous health He was
possessed of bright, keen intellect, was ready
speaker and a debater had few equals. AS
a partisan politician he was INSCRIPTIONS, un-
finching and unyielding, regular "holspur"
on the stump and yet he had few enemies
among his political opponents, especially among
the members of the Legislature with whom he
mingled. This was due, no doubt, 10 his ever
ready wit and unfaing good nature. He was
ever bubbling over with humor, and even when
Numerically opposed TO him on any question, it
was impossible 10 get offended with anything he
might say, for all his statements and arguments
were accompanied with sparkling jokes and rare
good humor.
Besides his great fund of wit, there was said OF
him always, even by his strongest political OPP
pOnents, that there was no treachery about him.
Whenever agreements were made between him
and his brother members of the Legislature, it is
said he never violated them He was always an
open foe. and everybody always knew just
where to nnd Dennis on any question. Although
an answering Republican, many an old oppo.
nent politically, as well as his own party friends,
will regret to hear the announcement Of his
death.
Mr.. Dennis died yesterday morning, June 9th,
1T Gainesville Times. Union
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Jacksonville Herald, June 9th.
The New Bank to Open Next


Attention is called TO the card of the State
Bank of Florida which will be found in another
column on this page. This bank will open for
business on Monday morning next, June 9th,
and rs the names connected with it are highly
esteemed in this community, and guarantee an
ample capital, We feel safe in predicting for it
most successful future among the financial in
situations OF the State.
The manager OF the new enterprise is Hon.
Henry A. LEngle, who was Treasurer OF Florida
during Governor Bloxham's most successful
Administration, and the safe and efficient man.
ner in which for four years he handled the
States finances is a fair augury of what may be
expected from him in his present position. The
cashier Mr.. w. N. Baker is known Throughout,
Florida cashier of the State Treasury, which
position he but lately resigned to come here.
We understand that il is the intention of the
gentlemen now interested to associate at an
early day other parties with them, and incorl,O-
rate under the State laws.
The bank has fine location in the elegant
Bostwick Block at the corner of Bay and Pine
streets, one of the most central positions in the
civ
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11

Crops in this section are looking we'll, bu!
about two weeks late, as compared With last
year.
We are looking for the trustees of the Tsh
hassee and brownsville Railroad Association
visit this portion Of the county soon. Centreville
will do her part to aid in this enterprise and do
ii cheerlully.
The most important item of local interest
WAS the Commencement Exercises of the Gen.
treville School, which came off on the evening
of the 2 ! instant. The Principal Miss Emma
Thompson, deserves great credit, both for her
efficient management of the school and the
marked success of the COMMENCEMENT The
music, vocal and instrumental, BY Misses Thomp-
son, Stills and Whatley. was splendid. The pu'
pills have made remarkable progress under the
tutorship of Miss Thompson, and all acquitted
themselves in very credi,able manner.
The people of this section are anxiousy
waiting to learn something of the CONSTITUTIONS
Convention, how in session al Tallahassee.
CENTRE
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11

Col. Cottrell, who has been appointed a,
Collector Of Customs for the ST Marks ID strict
made us pleasant call on his return to Cedar
KEYS from a recent visit to Alabama. Col
COitrell is a gentleman OF the old school who
never sacrificed friend or principle He has
possessed in an eminent degree those virtues
that ennoble man and command the confidence
and the admiration of the people. Universally
esteemed his appointment has met with universal
favor. For half century he has been prOmi-
nent in the public affairs of his country. Bornin
Virginia, he remained there until len or twelve
wears of age, when in 1915 his father removed 10
Georgia, but in 1918 he removed 10 Alabima
Even in his boyhood young Cottre evinced
that sterling integrity and iuflexbe purpose
to do right which have so eminenily character.
ICED a long, useful and an honorable life
From his bOyhOod 10 old aye he has enjoyed the
confidence and esteem OF those who knew him
Deserved honOrs have been heaped upon him,
which he has worn well and worlhily. He has
proven worthy of every trust reposed in him
and his is name sans peur sans repr0che. Il
1916 he was elected to Congress from Alabama
and could have been reelected but his large in
teresis as planter demanded his personal
supervision and he retired from the arduous
duties OF Congressional life and the multltarioas
cares they imposed upon him. He was elected
repeatedly to the Gen'l Assembly of Alabama in
which he was active and prominent. In 1854
Col Cotlrell and his interesting family removed
TO Florida. He owned and cultivated some Of
the most valuable lands upon the Slwannee.
His home was an Eden surrounded by all the
comforts of life and to crown his bliss he was
blessed with companion lovely beyond her
sex. who was to him more than world, more
than friend for more than half century. Last
year he los, this devoted wife, this noble wO
man, who had been the pulse of his heart and
had inspired his nobest efforts. The people Of
Levy county have honored Col. Cotre for
years and it is no exaggeralon when We assert
nn man is more beloved by his friends and
neighbors, no people rejoice more at his appoint
ment than those of his county, whose envy or
jealousy he has never excited Waldo dduer-
ftsSr
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All In Three Months.

In Washington alone several hundred places,
made vacant by resignation or otherwise, have
not been filled, because the public business can
he done without them. Four or five hundred
gaugers and storekeepers have been eliminated
in various parts of the country, who ate up taxes
under the Republican rule, but were not needed
The entire fraud role has been dismissed.
Still further important reforms have been made
in the custom houses, which will not only save
a million or two to the revenue, but enable
honest merchants TO pursue their business on a
surcr basis and without the competition of dis
honest Ones Washington Post
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11

>MEssRa EDrroRs: Noticing schedule
drawn up by Hon. Judge Spees, published in
your last number, embracing eight heads or
numbers and intended by the writer 70 draw out
the expression Of the sentiment OF citizens on
the several heads mentioned in the schedule. SO
as 10 present to the Convention about TO as
semble, the phases Of popular opinion on some
OF the most important subjects upon which they
will be called to act in flaming q Constitution,
would suggest the following:
To his article No. s. In addition 70 the sub
jects for local option legislation mentioned by
the Hon. Senator, would suggest that. in all
cases involving the mora s OF community such
as intemperance or the sale OF liquors, immoral
publications or performances, gambling, &C
The women of every precinct or community
shall have the privilege of voting on every ques-
lion thus affecting their interests.
To his No g. | would have the Judges of the
Supreme and Circuit Courts to be chosen by the
Legislature in joint session. and would have
the County Judges to he chosen by the Judge of
the Circuit, the District Attorney and the mem
bers Of the bars Of the several counties. | would
have the Supreme Bench 10 serve Is or 20 years,
the Circuit Judge 10 years, the County Judge
5years
To his No. Z. would have all county of.
fcers except the county judge, members OF the
Legislature. TO be voted for by the people, but
the result OF such election WIN copy Oh eacu
ticket thus voted for in each county to be laid
before the lower House for confirmation this
supervision 10 continue for twenty years, and
then TO cease and the election relegated IL the
people.
l would add to the schedule an article say Nc
8. That such amendment be made to the Home
stead law as would empower the owner OF the
homestead TO dispose OF it by las. will and tesla
ment. Also, to subject all personal property o.
every kind belonging 10 actual tenants. to exc
found.
would add article No. 10. To-wit, tina
whenever the Representa- es of four-fifths o
the real and personal estate of any corporation
shall petition the Governor to that effect, he the
Governor shall commission for period of fou
years such Mayor and Council as such peti
tons shall recommend; said Mayor and Council
TO fill all vacancies in their body during thei
Term OF office. A CITIZEN.
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, navlns
had placed in his hands by East India mission shs
the formula of simple vegetable remedy '1 p ~.
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections also positive and radical cure for Neav
Gus Debility and all Nervous Complaints. atet hon hon
ing tested Its wonderful curative powers 10 ILL.,
sands of cases. has felt 1t his duty to make IL ,,ve
to his suffering fellows. Actuated by TINS Ind
snd desire to relieve human suffering, will sep IL
free Of charge, to all who desire IT. TINS s for
German, French English, with full
..a ana na nnns .Sis PAPER
Rsan's Block, Rochestsr, NJ T.
Nov. II, 1884, eow-1y
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11
Southern COLLEGES.

The New York Herald gives interesting
sketches of the condition of the University OF
Virginia, the Virginia Military Institute, the
Washington and Lee University, Roanoke Col
lege and the University of North Carolina South
Carolina and Alabama. In every instance the
accounts are highly favorable. 1t is noted that
the North Carolina University has SO gained in
popular favor that the last General Assembly
more than doubled the Stale appropriation.
Seven professors will be added to the faculty This
month gratifying condition Of affairs is re-
ported in Alabama, and the South Carolina Uni,
versity, in the work accomplished, stands abreast
of the foremost institution of learning in the
South. -CharLeston Nens and Courier.
At the rate that the revenues Of our
State are increasing, it may not be long
before the Florida University will be a
central institution Of learning that will
compare favorably with those of the
States named. The awakened interest in
the cause of education has led up to pop
ular conviction that parsimony in pro-
viding for it's support is exceedingly
poor economy, and the people are ready
to approve the liberal expenditure of pub
lie money for the rapid increase of educa-
tional facilities. Gratified by the pro-
gressive work of the schools during the
past few years, they desire a progress
yet more speedy toward the highest
plane Of educational establishment. The
boys of to-day are the fathers of the
State, and what they are qualified TO
make her So SIR will he
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11
A New Mail Route 10 CABIN.
special to the Times Dem ocrat. !

Special to the Times Democrat
WASHINGTON, June 8-Superntenden Bell
of the foreign mail service, and Second Assistant
Postmaster. General Knott will very soon adyer-
tise for a mail service over IA new route between
the United States and Cuba. At present the
route OF this service is by way of New York and
thence to Cuba by water. This ocean trip re-
quires four days or more. The new route con
templated is by rail and water. It will consist
of 1850 miles of rail and about 200 miles of
water, and will be from New York to Tampa,
Fla, by rail, thence by ocean.
Bids for proposals for contracts will be adver-
tised for shortly. Bids would be called for at
once. except that railroad under construction
IN Florida, which IL to form part of the way, 10
not quite finished. The new service will go
into operation some time in August.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11
Sanford Journal: The iury

Sanford Journal: The jury in the
case of the State vs. Essie Hawkins, who
killed William Clarke in Sanford some
time ago, rendered verdict of man.
slaughter in the third degree, and she
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
two years, the lightest imprisonment that
it was possible to inflict. Being a wo-
man, no doubt the sympathies of the
hardy jurymen was aroused, and the third
degree verdict was the result. Mr..
Geo. II. Brown, Lake Jesup's active, en-
terprsing merchant, called at the Journal
office Tuesday. Among the many other
matters of interest, he narrated to us a
thrilling adventure with deer, while it
was eDdeavoring to swim across Lake
Jesup few days ago. In the struggle
he discovered that the way to drown a
deer is to lift up its hinder parts by the !
tail-a process which easily and quickly
submerges the head, whereas, the animal
can successfully resist the effort to drown
it, by pressing the head down. This is
an important fact to remember in view
of the frequent opportunities we all have
to catch deer swimming across lakes and
rivers.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11
Civil Amendments.

The following civil appointments have been
made during the past week:
Samuel McInnis, to be County Judge in Ham
ltOu.
James Jackson, to be Commissioner of Deeds
for Florida in Aabama.
Telfair Stockton. George r. Newell, VIM A.
Evans, +. w. Bartlett to be NotarieS Public IN
aud for the Slate at Large.
VIM. N Conoley, to be Notary Public in His
borough county.
Thomas A. McAllister, TO be Notary Public 10
Morton county.
county.
Lewis G. Wilder, 10 be Collector Of Revenue
for Liberty county.
]. A. Mcdonald, to be Justice of the Peace ID
Hlsborough county. :.
John w. Kelley, to be County Treasurer IN
Bradford county
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The Old, Old Story.

Why do we hear 80 much about dys-
pepsia? Simply because so many people
have it, Why are so many people talking
about their cure from this dreadful dis
ease? Simply because they have been
taking Browns Iron Bitters. Thus it is
with Mrs. Taylor, of Lynchburg, Sumter
Co., S. g., who says, 81 have used
Browns Iron Bitters for dyspepsia with
most favorable results. I believe this
medicine is all that it is represented"
Dyspeptics. and sufferers from neuralgia,
weakness, etc., should try it.
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.Ona fhinO that arm

One thing that surprises the average
citizen of Washington is the manner in
which real estate has advanced during
the past six months. 1t was expected
that a change of Administration would
lead to depression in the real estate
market This was expected because the
clerks and officials who held their offices
under Republican Administration were
in many instances owners of small parcels
of real estate. Naturally, it was sup
posed that when the Republican dynasty
came to an end these places would be
thrown upon the market and would
thereby depress it greatly. Such has
not been the case, however, Charleston
Ne,cs and Courier.
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With songs and smiles and flowers,

With songs and smiles and flowers,
And roses that blush between,
With wishes for happy hours,
We welcome you, "Sweet Sixteen
From the sorrow that life discloses,
From the sting of Its arrows keen.
AS we strip the thorns from your roses.
We would shelter you Sweet Sixteen.
Skies that shall smile above you,
In tho light Of life serene,
Hearts that shall cherish and love you,
We ask for you, Sweet Sixteen.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-11

To tell your lady friends that Mexican Female
Remedy cures those painful and harrassing dh-
eases SO common with your sex. That il clears
the skin and complexion, invigorales, strength
ems and builds up the system, while IL restores
youthful vigor and vitality. Sold by NJ Lively,
Druggist Tallahassee, Fla. June II, 1S85-2wi
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I'm the Departments
at Washington.

We have the following in Washington
Uispdtch Of the eth:
The list Of Democratic appointments in the
executive departments here form but very
small part OF the Federal patronage of the nation
There are ~ III civilian employees OF the gencr-
al government In Washington attached to the
various executive department, 10 the Govern
ment Printing office and to the several commits
sions, etc, not directly responsible 10 any one
department. OF this number $3.50 are clerk
slips drawing salaries ranging from $500 10 ST.
800, which are included in the classified service,
appointments to which can only be made from
among those who pass civil service examine
ton. The remainder includes officers appoint
ed by the President chief clerks and Others,
whose salaries exceed 81 800 per annum per-
sons receiving salaries ranging from $500 to 81, =
800, but whose employment is of a special char
ac,er and is excepted from examination: copy
ISIS messengers laborers and Others whose sala-
rIes are below $780, and employees who do not
receive annual salaries, but are paid by the hour,
day or month.
1t is this contingent who are the most nervous
and who show the greatest apprehension that
they are to loose their official heads. Those who
are in the classified service are, as rule, conf
dent that they will not be removed, except for
cause. Every member OF the Cabinet has given
assurance that their action toward removal Of
officehoders coming under the classified service
will be solely for cause and so far there is no
good reason 10 believe but that they mean what
they say.
A DEMOCRAT OF THE DEMOCRATS
Third Auditor Williams prides himself on be
ing Democrat of the Democrats" The clerks
in his bureau have been in constant state of ter
ror ever since his appointment. II left TO himself
there is not much doubt but that Williams would
turn everv Republican under him oLt of Office,
and fill their places with Democrats the next
morning He is held in check, however, and is
not especially dangerous, although he is making
it lively for the Republican clerks in the bureau.
A day or two ago Mr. Williams sat in his office
wondering how he could turn the rascals out"
His eye rested on the portraits OF Grant and
Wilson, which have adorned the walls for many
years. Ringing the bell energetically he ordered
the messenger TO take them down and store
them away. Mr.. Williams is an Indiana pa
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BLoxHAA p. O., LEON Co, Fla,
Nav so. 1885:

May 50. isss. !
Oh W. l. Jason, zdi0Aassee, Fla:
DEAR SrR We would be glad TO have your
views on the political outlook a. regards. the
Constitutional Convention. 10 assemble at an
early day; and Is our party appears 10 be dis
banded in Leon, In taking no part in iheielection
for delegates to the Convention, We would be
glad to have your advice on the future coarse 10
be pursued by the Democracy Of Leon.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES SYTREr,t
W. W. SANDERA
W. W. WILLIAMS.
H C. ALLEN,
And o'heTN
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-18

COMPLAINT OF FRAUD.-Thc following
are the particulars of the case of Mrs.
Louisa Stiger, charged with receiving pen
sion money to which She had no right:
United States Marshal Hilborn has filed
a complaint in the United States Circuit
Court, at San Francisco. against Mrs. Louisa
Stiger, to recover money paid her as pen
sion money by the United States, on alleged
fraudulent representations. The complaint
states that the defendant, on February .,
1870, represented herself as the surviving
widow of one Samuel McNaughton, late a
private in the One Hundred and Thirtieth
regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers dur
ing the war of the rebellion, made applica-
ton for a pension for herself and child,
named Lizzie Bell McNaughton, claimed
by the putative widow to be the lawful
issue of her marriage with Samuel Nc
Naughton. Upon the second count in the
complaint she is alleged to have on March
H. 1879, made application to the Pension
Department., and received the sum of
SSGS S7-she then being known as Mrs II
Stiger, she having been married in the
meantime to Stiger. The United States
Attorney claims that at the time of Nc
NaughtOns death. which YVES on Septem
Der Il, 1862 defendant was the wife Of
Henry Somers, and continued to bear that
relation to Somers until 1881, when he
died. Mr. Hilborn asked for judgment
against defendant for the various sums
paid her, with interest from the respective
dates at which they were paid, together
with costs. This is the first action of this
nature commenced in California. The de-
PENDANT recently figured as plaintiff in a
suit which is pending against her daughter,
Mabel Treadwell, for maintenance.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-18
The DaNistille Sensation.

The Dixon Tribune has the following
relative to the death of two persons on a
ranch near Dayisville, to which reference
has heretofore been made:
j. Lopez and his wife have been living
in a little cabin two miles west of Davis
vile. on Putah creek Tuesday morning
he went over to the farm of c. Pena to haul
straw. He returned in the afternoon on
account of high wind, and or approaching
the house found his wife in the field dead
with 9 gunshOt wound in the temple. This
is the story told by Lopez. He imme-
diately returned to Mr.. Pena farm and
reported the matter The two then re-
turned to Lopez cabin. and the dead body
of Ramon Martinez. 4 sheepherder. was
found on the porch with a gunshot wound
back of the right ear. A telegram was sent
to the Coroner, but no answer was received.
Justice HYDE was summoned Tuesday
evening about dark. He impaneled G.
Pena, Peter Shane and John Lewis as a
COroners jury, and verdict was returned
to the effect that MARTINEZ murdered Mrs.
Lopez and afterwards committed suicide.
The matter is likely to be thoroughly in
vestigated, as there are many who believe
that Lopez murdered both his wife and
Martinez. Mrs. Lopez age was about 80,
and MARTINEZ was about 50.
Since the above was written, Deputy
Sheriff Newly has visited the scene OF the
tragedy, and from information gathered by
him there is no longer any doubt that it
was Z case Of murder and suicide The
woman was found about 5 o'clock. ard
MARTINEZ was seen by 4 son Of g. Pcna,
attempting to catch a horse, after Lopez
had gone to Davisviic The woman was
Shot four times and MARTINEZ hit once, and
i've chambers of the revolver found 10y his
side We're empty The woman had cyi-
IDENTIFY been dead many hours, as she was
stuff and cold and the dogs were gnawing
the flesh of the wounded arm MARTINEZ
probably did not shoot himself until late
in the evening, as his body when found
was still warm