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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

;ne a delicious cup Of coffee and an equally
acceptable luncheon provided by the temporary
occupants Of the cottage, Mrs. Edmondson and
Miss Damon, Of Tallahassee, the rest of the
party strolled on to the celebrated Sulphur
Spring, for which Newport has long been
famous, and an excellent view OF which soon
AFTER graced the collection of the Artist This
spring is soortA ealking al The nay from 1aat'-
Aasses to see, rs more than ono OF the party
enthusiast ically declared, and the opce help
less, Reconsideration people from all the
country round about, far up into Georgia and
Alabama, who now rejoice In restored health,
give ample and frequent testimony to the en-
cacy of its healing waters.
This veracious account is already too long, Out
1t would be quite incomplete IT did not give
expression to the universal appreciation which
is felt by every visitor to the coast this season.
of the public spirit and iberality which prompt
ed Capt Slusser to provide, in the Walatomica,
means OF easily reaching the innumerable ana
unique attractions Of the region along the 81.
Marks and Wakulla rivers and the bay; and 10
remark upon the unex plainable fact that 80
many Of the people of Tallahassee and vicinity
have so far failed to enjoy, AS they might so
easily and cheaply do, the pleasure OF the trip
which was last Tuesday, to those who enjoyed
it. indeed RARE DAY.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03
1.-THE Creole EXhibit.,'

Under the above heading the New Or
leans mes-Dem0crdt states that the
proposition to have such department at
the Exposition meets with 80 much favor
that there is promise of many and num-
erous contributions. Says that journal
"when we remember that the population of
Creole descent constitutes more than e
third of the white population of Louis
lana; that they have history of nearly
two centuries in this State, and probably
much more in the West Indies or other
French, or Spanish-American colonies, it
will be recognized that they have mate
rails for valuable and most interesting
display, historical and otherwise. 1t has
been known for years that the Creoles of
New Orleans and Louisiana possessed
among their treasures many objects, val
liable intrinsically, or from historical as
ISOLATION. = 1t is proposed this year
to get up a thoroughly representative
Creole exhibit that will show the visitors
here the domestic life and arts of the
Creoles; which will show the history of
the race in Louisiana from the days of
Bienville to the present time"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

BROWNSVILLE, August 81, 1885
Mtssrs Etiitors:: On the 26lh instant several
persons, including General Barnes, left Talahas-
see for a vis, TO South Florida.
On the train were several through passengers
bound for Orange county who seemed very
much pleased with our beautiful hill country.
They had been told to avoid this section of the
State, but expressed desire 10 visit it.
After bounteous dinner at Lloyds we were
joined by two young bloods from Jefferson
county.
A severe rain and thunderstorm came up and
il seemed as though the whole heavens and the
earth were filled with electricity Between Tai
lahassee and Madison we counted no less than
seven trees which had been recently struck by
lightning.
The cotton crop all along the line seems very
much damaged by worms.
At Welborn we were joined by venerable
Tax Assessor, who was loud in his praises of the
Suwanncc White Sulphur Springs
Four miles west of Lake City the engine broke
down and we remained there till four o'clock
next morning
After leaving Baldwin we seemed to travel
through a vast marsh with here and there
small island. Before reaching Orange Lake we
were thoroughly Disguised with East and South
Florida; but having passed Orange Lake the
scene changed Entering the famous Harris
grove, of which We had heard so much, we were
much pleased To see the evidences of thrift and
enterprise there made so manifest. The bright,
deep green trees laden with fruit just beginning 10
show its beautiful golden color shows clearly
that there is money IN orange culture, provided
one has plenty of money 10 start ON.
The lands of South Florida do not compare
favOrably with Middle Florida but the small
farms are well cultivated and produce well.
This town seems to he improving rapidly.
The Florida Southern is completed nearly TO the
town, and will probably BIC completed to Tampa
in less than year.
Ii has been raining nearly all the time since
our arrival, the creeks are high and locomotion
is difficult.
People here favor the straightout Democracy.
Liberal Democrats, advanced Democrats, Young
Democrats, tenderfoot Democrats, trading Dem-
Ocrats and sorehcad Democrats must all give
place 10 the Jetfersoniau Democracy of Florida.
Though some provisions Of the new Constitu-
ton are Objectionable, the people here favor it
as great improvement on the present organic
law.
We fail to discover any very serious objection
to the new Constitution. The greatest objection
they urge against it is the clause providing for
election of supreme Court Judges. The people
of this section are very much opposed to the
election Of Judges, all statements and assertions
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
WANDrDrD
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

State Superintendent Russell addressed large
audiences al this place and Concord last week
on the subject of popular education He hand
led the subject with fine eloquence and power
ful argument We have heard of many persons
whose views were antagonistic to the success
Of this great cause that were entirely changed by
these speeches.
He is doing excel mt work all over the State
in removing the prjudccs that have 10 some cx-
tent retarded the abors of educators in the man
agement of the public school interests, and has
given strength to those who are earnestly and in
telligcnly laboring for the educational advan-
tagcs of the masses. The good results that fol-
low his able addresses are building up the cdu-
cational cause upon the hearts of the people
upon which foundation rests the highest pros
pcri'v of the country Quincy Herald
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

We have received copy Of an adj
DR. .ss delivered before the Franklin In
stitute by E. L. Corthell, Civil Engineer,
on the subject Of the proposed Tehuante-
pee Ship Railway, and it would seem
that no one may read it without being
convinced, not only of the feasibility of
the undertaking and its profit to the
stockholders, but of its Importance TO
commerce. Indeed, little argument is
required to show that as short marine
railways are successfully operated a
longer one may be even one long
enough to reach across the isthmus OF
Tehuantepec, distance of one hundred
and thirty-four miles by the proposed
railway over route of easy grades.
There are no difficult mechanical prob
lens TO solve in the operations of running
the great railway carriage on which the
vessel will rest down into the water.
floating her over it, and securing her
upon it by proper supports, as is con
stantly practiced in taking vessels out OF
the water, but in less secure manner
than would be necessary for a trip across
the isthmus. A steamship with cargo
weighing five thousand tons will impose
no more weight on each one of the many
wheels on the several rails than the
wheels of our locomotives are required
to support, and the powerful engines
will draw the ship carriage as easily
as the ordinary locomotive does its
work. Steamships have to be, or should
be, taken out Of the water about twice &
year that their bottoms may be cleaned
| and painted, at a cost of thousands O
dollars, and this can be done while they
are on the transit railway-and the bot
toms of all vessels crossing over can b'
attended to. At the estimated cost o
constructing and operating the railwa.
it will pay very large dividends, while
the saving of time, distance and running
or sailing expenses will be SO large tina
ship owners will find great economy il
the use of the route.
The Tehuantepec railway would be o
great advantage to the commercial AM
industrial interests of the Gulf State
especially. 1t is more than twelve hun
dred miles nearer our Gulf coast port
than the Panama canal, and thus place
them about twenty-five hundred mile
nearer the Pacific States. Pensacol
would be within about thrty-fve hundre
miles of San Francisco, or little NOR
than the length of the voyage from Ne,
York to England. The railway bein
built, the commerce between the Pacifi
States and those on this side of the cor
tinent would be at once developed, for
would no longer be confined to the cost
channels of the trans continental railroad
or the too devious and lengthy waite
| rOufn
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CARRABELLE, FLA.

CARRABELLE, FLA, Aug. q.
Editors Floridiun: While bathing Tuesday
evening, William Storrs, one of our young citi-
zens, native of Michigan, was drowned He
was swimming across the river to join a party
of bathers. He was heard to cough and imme-
diately after seen to sink. The river was dragged
all that night and up to noon the next day with
out success. A heavy thunder ehowcr came
over about p. NJ, and shortly after the body
was seen to rise to the surface. His body was
floating with the tide, and in an upright position.
1t is supposed that he had an attack OF heart
disease. The limbs show no indications of
crnmp, but were as if taking swimming stroke
He was an expert swimmer, and quite favorite
among the young men in our community.
o. H. KELLEY.
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For the FLoRrDIAN.I


At Seville on great festals Of the Church,
The Corpus Christi and Immaculate Conception.
The square In hung with banners, and DER ALL
0rander and far more beautiful. 10 one
OF crimson velvet ground. embroidered fair
With golden threads, that form this mystic sign,
Cleaning with proud tradition Thus the tale
Alonzo called the Wise, In fierce array
Battled with warning hosts, and Seville stood
Firm to his side. For her deserved reward
He granted her q name, TO wear for time
.sNo-Sdo." It can not be read as seems,
But rendered palmer and unliteral,
"Sevie hath not deserted me, her friend"
NO madejado" more briefly holds
The strange enigma-MxdGd q skein
OF tangled threads, the state OF anarchy
That seemed to rule the realm, until Seville,
Within her loyal limits, wove the strands
Into solid cord and hung 1t high
Upon her walls like the Arabic sign
OF right Ispoke OF unity, rs spoke
The Roman fasccs, spears together bound,
Stronger than one, and irresistible.
The motto should be uttered but in thought.
The is no plain numeral. but down
Its curves golden thread illumes
The loyal aspiration OF the soul
Madeja- do, the perfect skein, indrawn
Dishevelled discord. mo DsddejG do"
No strife, but unity, and Spain at rest
August Q, 1885. c. DRHw
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WASHINGTON, September John II. Morgan.

WASHINGTON, September John II. Morgan,
Jr:. son of Senator Morgan, of Alabama and a
lady. whose name cannot yet be learned, went
up the river tonight IN u canoe, and when near
Chain bridge, were caught In n squall The
canoe was overturned and both were drowned.
The bodies have not yet been recovered The
name of the lady who was drowned with young
Morgan is Mrs. Della Stella.
WASHINGTON, September 1.-The debt state
ment issued today shows the reduction OF the
public debt during August to be $2,879,057.
Deere ase of the debt since June 80, 1885, $11,-
goal $40 Cash In treasury $402 .086. 800 Gold
certificates. $i23 1885, 400. Silver certificates,
$96, 070 296. Certificates Of deposit, $40 500, SEQ
Reiundiug certificates, $780, 500. Legal tenders,
$S46, 7SS ,916. Fractional currency, not iaclud-
ing Tie amount estimated as lost or destroyed,
$780,, i62
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

The Fair Association has offered
twenty-five dollars to the best county ex-
hibit made at the fair in December Co
lumbia county will not be a competitor,
but will leave the competition to the
counties that make exhibits. What say
our sister counties ?-Lake City Guide.
Cholera statistics for this year and
for last year in Europe show what great
strides the plagae has been taking since
the end Of the cold season. The number
of deaths in Italy and France last year
was about 10000. The number of deaths
officially reported thus far this year from
Spain alone was 1891 up to Monday.
It is well known that these figures do not
tell the whole story. Moreover, there
are to be added the deaths this year in
Southern France. At this date last year
the plague had found only 1000 victims
in Europe Charleston Nesos and Co..
rier.
The city of Charleston declines all
proffers of assistance in the desOlation
brought upon her by the storm. She
feels that she is still strong enough to rise
upon her feet, though reduced about a TWEEN
tieth materially. She even makes merry
over her misfortunes, the Nesos and Coz.
rter making the announcement that eff
or sailing vessels encounter
anywhere in the North Atlantic howl
ing and badly demoralized Cyclone, they
may know Ahat it is the one which tackled
This city on Tuesday" Charleston is
noble city, rs plucky as she is proud
Raleigh Nesos and Observer.
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SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS.


JAcKsoNvILLE, FLA, Aug. 30.
To the Editor Of the Florida Herald:
Several members Ot the profession of civil en-
gineers in this and adjoining States have ex-
pressed desire To form society or club of civil
engineers of the South fDr mutual advancement
and social intercourse II Is well known that
these societies are numerous in the North and
West, while none are believed to exist of South
ern engineers.
The advantages of these societies are very
great to the members in uniting in a fraternal
bond the scattered members of what is now a
numerous and rapidly increasing profession.
All members of the profession In the Houth
are cordially invited 10 joip In this movement.
For this purpose they are personally requested To
attend meeting To be held In this city Septem-
Der gath, 1885, nj the Office Of j. Francis LeBar-
on, @ E., room 3, Bostwick's Block, corner Bav
and Pine streets, at 10 o'clock A. M, (slandarsl
nme) for the purpose of assisting 10 perfectine
an organization.
d. B. Duval, State Engineer of Florida.
q b. Carter, Chief Engineer j., Tx. w.
r. r. w.
Chas F. Smith. Chief Engineer International
r. r, & 3. 8. ca.
J.Francis LeBaron. Civil Engineer. Member
Am. Society c. e.
State papefs please copy.
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The Cyclone at Charleston.

On Tuesday, 25th ult., Charleston, S. C.
was smitten by fearful cyclone, and
wind and water damaged or destroyed
property 30 the amount of over million
and half dollars, though no lives were
lost. Wharves were swept away, vessels
wrecked or injured, houses torn in pieces
or unroofed, merchandise and furniture
damaged or destroyed, making up the
appalling aggregate of loss. Historic
buildings, dear to the hearts of Charles
tonians, were badly damaged, shade
trees uprooted and gardens laid waste.
Notwithstanding the severity Of the
stroke of misfortune the people of the
good city, thankful that lives were
spared, at once went to work with cheer.
full energy to repair damages, and some
days since the Neacs md Courier an
nounced that Charleston was ready for
business again. And to this sterling
journal the citizens owe a great debt for
its calm and steadfasL attitude and wise
counsel in time of popular turmoil
which might well have caused dcmorali-
zation and much crimnality in the way
of pillagc and outrage.
The storm was general along the At
lantic coast, showing itself first on the
Florida shore, doing considerable damage
at Mayport and Fernandina, and its
cyclone centre striking Charleston as it
swept on northward to New England.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

The Disston Company authorizes the
statement that the sales of Florida lands
for the last two months have been brisker
and more spirited than at any period since
the formation of the company. They ex-
press the belief that Florida's boom will
know no decrease within City or an hun
dred years. Jacksonville Herald.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03
Georgia Railroad Com un issiOm

ATLANTA, Aug. 30. The most important
question at This term before The Legislature is
the bill modifying the present railroad commits
sion law. This measure has the Endorsement of
the ablcsl members in both houses, and il is
expected that 1t will pass by an almost unani-
nous vote. While The bill amply protects the
interest of the people, it will restore 10 the rail-
roads of Georgia the right 10 manage their own
affairs by elasticity OF rates. and do much to
revive local industries Under the amended
law, if passed, there will he not only revival
in railroad building, but the old corporations
will have The means 10 develop their lines and
improve their facilities for handling business.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-03

Why are times hard in Florida daI
ing August Because oil the mon
goes ont to buy provisions and 49,
nothing comes in. The balance Of r.
10 against US pOpka Cytizen,
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EVERY TOWN INTERESTED.

Every city and town in the State is vitality
interested in securing its share in the increasing
prosperity Of the country, and the farmers and
manufacturers also deeply concerned in The
development of their interests. The legislators
in Atlanta appear to be fully alive TO the fact
that the interests of their constituents and of the
railroads are not anagonislic, and that the flu
ture prosperity Of the State require that the law
shall he such rs to guarantee to the railroads
full protection in their rights. 1t looks at this
time MS though the long conflict between the
Commissioners and the railroads will virtually
end in few DAYS
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-04-30

All parties doing business in Meagher
county subject to a license, are ex.
pected to pay the same invariably in
advance.
The attention of merchants is called
to sec. '9S, page SIC, Revised Statutes
Of Montana.
Hotel keepers to Sec. 500, page 577.
Revised Statutes Of Montana.
Saloon keepers to Sec. sol, page 577.
Revised Statutes of Montana.
Gambling house keepers, to Sec Sol,
page AZ, of laws passed at the Thir.
teenth Regular Session Of the Lcris-
lature.
Parties making application for Ii.
cense will remit an amount sufficient
to pay the rates specified in the above
sections.
The treasurer expects to collect all
licenses. by voluntary payment il he
can; by law if he must.
ID. +. FOLSOM,
Treasurer of Meagher Co.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, April 10Th, Iss5.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-04-30
Bobby Graham is i'm Billings.


The gold discovered near Bismarck
proves to be a combination Of granite,
porphyry, feldspar, gneiss, hornblende,
iron, mica, and yellow pyrites, making
granulated rock without a trace Of
gold or silver. Next
Livingston girls have to load their
skirts down with shot, on account of
the ''horrid wind" which prevails
there.-Ex. The poor creatures would
blow away entirely if the largest part
Of their bodies were not anchored on
the ground.
Andrew Fergus, who has been at
New Orleans and visiting in the States
since last October, has been very sick
at the home Of an old friend Of the
family in Moline, Illinois, but is recov.
ering and expects to be home by the
middle Of May.
The Judith roundup association has
bought of Mr.. Conrad Kohrs 100 high
grade short horn bulls at cost Of $50
per head. to be delivered on the Judith
range in June. They are fine lot of
Montana grown bulls, being bred by
MIR. Kohrs, on his own ranch.
The population Of Maiden is increas-
ing quite rapidly. The coaches ON
both lines bring in passengers nearly
every trip. The Junction coach brought
in five last Saturday night, leaving
three behind who were anxious to get
on board. Still there are more to
follow.
TIC. Power e. Bro, have just received
'1 ounces Of gold dust from the Little
Rockies, valued at s629. Now that
spring has opened we may expect regu-
ar shipments of the precious metal.
This together with previous shipments
which have been made, ought to set ut
est forever the statement that there is
nothing in the Little Rockies. River
'ress.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-04-30
MINING OUTLOOK.

The mining outlook for Montana
grows brighter with each succeeding
day. While the production Of every
other state and territory in the union
shows falling off, the output of this
territory Is constantly increasing. and
VIII this year he not less than S5J.OO.
900. From Phillipsburg, MarysyilIe
Wickes, Neihart, Maiden and Glendale
come most satisfactory reports - not
about what i intended To be done. but
aoout actual accomplishments, which
form the only reliable test Of merit
ihc Granite Mountain has Just begun
!" pay dividends; the Drum Lummon
y improving IN appearance and shin
piilg more than III any previous time
~ 1t. history; the Wickcs smel,er j.
turning ont an abundance Of fair grade
silv"r-lead bullion; rich strikes ar.
r.ported IN N"iilart. where some r.lla
hie ana strong companies are opero-
tin"; the liau-er gold mine at Maiden.
i known To have vast reserve. Of gold
ore IN sight; the Hecll company 4,
regularly maintaining it, monthly diyi-
icild>. of which IT has paid over S1oO.
.v' within the past three years. Other
brdN"rhead county mine, are also
being enrolled among the heavy pro-
iucrf-. Even Cook Cit, i. said tn lao
booking mp, and recent important dis
rnv"rIr. have been made. Butte which
: Always at the front and always will
t, never locke! - well and never
PfWi'iced :" much ~ AT present. Every
nun, snheitcr an! concentration excc,t
ne l. Ia active an'l successful opera
i'''' and the exception will soon cease
>'N mines are constantly b.iur ,.y-
iipr"l with splendid results. and ,,,r
'iH lf"n.riI'- nIalsItIn like cl,rLwn,k
n" '"Su."riiV Of tiy.r heavy mo.
.gc'ipu,.
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treated as unworthy of consideration
by the district attorney and grand
Jury.
We have and will continue to op-
pose cases of 4 triiling nature wherein
the Territory is made plaintiff. the set
tlement of which in no way benefits
the people in general. and with the
Herald We believe the practice should
be most emphatically sat down on ty
al! law-abiding, taxpaying citizens.
To advocate lynch law at the pres
ent stage OF civilization and settlement
OF Montana, is folly, and no one
knows 1t better than the Herald. If
justice is not meted out as rule in
any given justice court, the commis
sIoners know the proper and effective
remedy and should not hesitate to ap-
ply II. But when the district court
fails to perform the duties for which it
was created, then the Heralds advice
is opportune; at least several cattle
men OF this and adjoining counties
seem TO be Of that opinion, as after
trying in vain to have the district court
convict and sentence stock thieves.
they associated themselves together,
and last year brought up before the
merciless Judge Lynch 4 score of VIC
inns, gave them time to pray. and then
put them in a condition where they
could introduce themselves to the
Great Judge, and all because of the
mpotency OF tine law as administered
n district courts.
Yet, after all, with things going his
way, IL looks as though "Bill'' was still
ulklng over his walk out of court"