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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-04-05

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= This unfortunate gsn(hnsa~hose mys.
-tsr;ous conduct olosedsA distisgt bhsd
public oareer j. . masner 80 tneeasr,
and 20 painfa TO alsgiA of friasdss and
aeonssisasats, hes ae.in econs, ths topic
of newspaper oeaansut That kis splen-
did intellect WAS shattered was the popu-
lar impression, aud consequently the ooun-
try was astonished the other day when,
at q meeting Of the Dstroit bar 70 take
action on the death of Chief Justice
Waite, the ex-senator rose and spoke ut
some length with all the elegance of
language and wisdom of utterauce which
were the characteristics of his eloquenoe
when he held an honored place in sena-
torial ranks. And now curiosity is again
excited as to the causes which were po-
tent enough to influence the ex-senator in
persistiug in his absence from his seat in
Congress. The statement may be au-
thentic that the earlier period of his alb
sence was in consequence of his just claims
to certain positions in committees
beng disregarded in favor of 9TH
ers not his superiors in ability
and length of service. And his persis-
tence in absence may be accounted for,
and there are some who will scarcely
blame him, by the ribal' attacks with
Which the press strove to drive him back
to Washington, causing aim to assume
q stubborn and naughty efance of their
attempts to coerce his act ION. 1t would
OF be surprising that sensitive mind
hould be temporarily I'm ,alanced by the
continued and ingenious -irulence of the
abuse and ridicule of centious press.
But whatever may be th explanation of
lis conduct there is still warm place for
him in the hearts of man, in Florida and
elsewhere, whose attachment he won by
his kindly disposition, and whose esteem
and admiration he gained by his sterling
uprightness and his intellectual power.
And the fash of that power at Detroit
the other day will gladden. the hearts of
many who hope that the man who for ten
years held Florida to the front in the
United States Senate NAV yet rouse him.
self, and like Samson awakened from
slumber, be himself again.
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There is no "National Republican
Party" The designation is a misnomer.
The proper phrase is "The Sectional
Republican Party" Its strength is all
in section, unlike its conqueror, " The
National Democratic Party" which pre-
walls in some Northern States as we'll as
in those of the South. The opponents of
the Democracy must organize new par
ty, if they would continue in opposition,
for the Republican party is doomed to
perish out of the land, and that it is a
sectional party is alone sufficient reason
that it must When it was victorious
one section of the country established a
government which ruled over the other,
and as the very life of our governmental
institution is in its being representative
of the people at large the party which
cannot carry out that plan can
not ITSELF live-unless sustained
by the force of arms which is the
destruction of all things republican
and democratic. The Republican party
managed to retain power for several ad-
mnistrations, if not by direct force of
arms, by keeping alive the embers of war
and stirring up sectional animosity by
every expedient in the way of bloody
shirt waving. Upon sectional feeling it
will make the fight this year, for it is di-
vided within itself upon the tariff issue,
which has been placed before the people
by the Democratic party as something
worth fighting for. Such men as the bla-
tant and embittered Ingalls, are the true
opponents of the campaign policy of
sectional party, for if its strength be in
sectionalism the more virulent the section
alism the greater the strength. But the
day for a sectional party to prevail
against a national party has passed
passed four years ago, and this year the
overthrow of sectionalism will be more
decisive than in 's4, and the grumbling
minority will continue to remain in pri-
vate life, hugging to their bosom for con-
ISOLATION the war memories which tell
them that their section had been victori-
GUS though defeated now. Even 80 the
efete descendants Of once powerful races
vaunt their ancestral claims, as if by so
doing they did not shame their own de-
oonpracv
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David Whitney, J., tho millionaire
lumber dealer Of Detroit, and John II.
Mclaughlin, one Of the most prominent
millmen of Northern Michigan, visited
Fernandina yesterday for the purpose of
inspecting our docks and shipping facili.
ties-with the view it 10 hoped of srrang.
ing for the shipment Of the output Of the
large pine and cypress mills they contsm
plate establishing in Levy county, in or
der to develop the large areas Of land rs-
Gently purchased by Mr.. whitney, Thst
gentleman expressed himself - mach
pleased with Fernapdina, il 'bsaatiful To-
oasionand healthfuIaesa, and moro esps-
sially with IL srsatadsasAagss- - eom-
meroiai port - 5nsasAia4 Alsrpsse 4
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The capitalist who would come to
Tallahassee and look about him fer bay.
ing investment Of money would really be
embarrassed by Che variety Of opportani.
ties offering. He would zee city prop
erty which is sure to increase lArgsly 10
value, and charming sites for the houses
required At no distant day upon the hills
about the city, to be bought At . triAe
compared with the price they will CON-
mand when needed, and then not be high
priced. He would see thousands of acres
of fertile land, within easy distance, for
sale at far less than its value, and would
have the choice of going into such agri-
culture IS he might choose, and his capital
would enable large success in any-as in
tobacco, and in cotton by improved meth
DDS of farming; in grains, ramie, vegeta-
bles for shipment and canning +; in culture
of pears and other fruit, wine making,
etc. He would see that this healthy
country, pleasant to live in and capable
of the cheap production of food crops, is
unusually suitable for the location of NAH
ufactories which are the greatest factors
in building cities and making communities
wealthy, for they are sustained by prodt :
ing articles sold elsewhere that bring me l.
ey home, while the earnings of employ 3
constantly keep money in circulation. f
the manufacture be of cotton or ramie ur
tobacco our soil will produce the raw M
terial and the money kept here that would
be otherwise sent abroad for it; if If
wood, our forests supply it fon the max
ing of great variety Of arti cles, 9th r.
than household furniture, that are SALE
able merchandise in all markets.
That in most pursuits money is requ'r-
ed to make money is fact that strong y
presents itself when the establishment Of
industries is considered. And it is all
that is required in addition to ordinary
business sense to make Tallahassee a
flourishing manufacturing centre, and
the fields of Leon county the producers
of wealth that will fill it with the pleas
ant homes of prosperous people, happy
in lot cast in one of the most beautiful
and healthful countries ON the top of the
green earth"
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Memorial DaY.

We ask attention to the notice given
by Mrs. Ellen Call Long of a meeting to
be held next Tuesday to make arrange
ments for the due celebration of Memorial
Day. We trust that the assemblage will
be numerous, not only as indicating the
interest felt in the anniversary of the sol.
emn and beautiful observances in memory
of the gallant dead of the war, but be-
cause the memory is to be honored of one
who added to life of other good works
her efficient efforts in that behalf-M1ss
Mag. Brown, late President of the Me-
mortal Association.
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The Tallahassee FIoRDIAN Is the first and
only paper up TO Saturday that had published
the regular authorized call Of the Democratic
Executive Committee OF Florida for the State
Convention. Why was this thus !-Jacksonoille
Nesropolis.
If our contemporary will examine the
call as published he will see that it was
incomplete in the matter of the spportion.
ment of certain counties. The Secretary
of the Executive Committee cannot send
out the call in the usual form of circular
until those counties are heard from-aud
" the returns are not al in yet"
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OIuIul or
STATE eurE - Pus.zc IS.fsucflox.

Ou1uo ~
STATE eurE - PuDs1c Issfnucflox,
TALL.AHAssnn, April q, 1888.
To Governor r. A. Rry.'
sm: I beg 70 report in part the results Of the
obssrvance Of Arbor Day q ths 9th day Of Feb
ruary. 1883. Id pursuance Of your proclamation
setting apart that day for that purposa
regret that 90 many Of the County Superin-
tendents are tardy in their reports and that %
many fail to report at all The statistics In
velved are of much importance and will be re
ferred TO in the future with much pleasure and
profit am glad to note the deep interest and
genuine enthusiasm on the part Of the schools
and their patrons as indicated: Sin the reports re-
ceived 60 far. and the universally expressed de-
sire that this day with Its practical results and
beautiful teachings may be perpetuated.
As in the preceding o5servances, many grave
yards, the resting places of those gone before,
have been cleared up and replanted with beauti-
full shrubbery and fragrant flowers and many
sadly happy hours spent 10 the refreshing of
memories Of the dead beloved, while many
church grounds have been beautified, and towns
and villages are reported as having by authority
planted out long-lived shade trees along their
streets and avenues Who can tell the resultant
advantages and blessings which will come to
those who are but mere children now, and none
can oppose such an observance with ito
wholesome work and lessons. save him who
lives within his own pent up self and cares
nothing for the rich sentiment which prompts
mankind 10 care for aud provide for
posterity, that progress and advancement may
be the motto and watchword of each preceding
generation.
The number of the counties reporting to date
is twenty. the first among which was
the county of Gadsden which has in every case
80 far been the first to seud in q report of Arbor
Day, while this year Marion is the 'banner couri-
ty" In numbers, though Alachua is very close
behind her. These twenty counties report in
aggregate 376 schools participating, 16, PA pupils,
4,157 patrons. and 1850 trees planted Several
of the new counties SO recently created make
very credilable reports
All the State Schools, such the East Flor
ida Seminary. the West Florida Seminary, the
white and colorad Normal Colleges. and the
State Agricultural College have made full re-
ports, showing enthusiastic participation and
swelling the numbers in the public schools
nearly 500 in pupils and patrons The faculties
have shown:a desire to enter into all enterprises
calculated to benefit the State educational work
AS soon as other counties, or all those remain
ing. shall report will makea supplemental
report showing entire results.
Yours Obedently,
A. ]. RUSSELL,
SuDerintendent of Public InstructiOn
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Special to the N o. Times Democrat
ATLANTA, March 27.-This morning about
$50 a. m. Mr. NJ. B. Smith, who works at the
Southern Express Office, was bitten by rattle
snake that lay concealed in a crate Of cabbage.
The cabbage was shipped from Jacksonville,
Fla, and Mr. Smith was moving them prepare
tory TO their delivery to a commission merchant.
As he placed his hand on the crate he felt q
singing sensation in one OF his fingers, and saw
that huge snake had fastened its fangs in his
flesh.
In a few seconds the hand and arm began to
swell and Mr.. Smith was driven hurriedly to
DR.. Gastons Office DR.. CASTOR saw that the
young man was in danger of losing his life and
he gave hypodermic Injection OF permang anate
of potash. a solution of two grams to a drachm
of water. This antidote to snake poison was
first used by Brazilian physician, and Its efi-
cacy was 90 great that the doctor was given .
handsome reward by the government This
treatment relieved Mr.. Smith Immediately and
he was sent to his home From last accounts
he was doing WELL DR.. CASTOR Is of the opinion
that Smith would have died but for the timely
antidOte administered
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-04-05

zAs New York Essning Pbst will begin, on the
third Of May, to issue weekly edition, having
for ito principal aim the promotion of revenue
reform, which has become the paramount issue
In national politics. The existence of an actual
surplus In the Treasury estimated to reach $140.-
900, on the 30th Of June. 1888. and the fur
Their increase thereof under present laws, are
menace to oil business interests, and direct in
centive 70 wastefulness and corruption In the ap-
preparations OF public money. The attention oil
the people having been strongly drawn to TINS
subject BY the President In his last annual mes-
sage, the need of information and popular en-
lightenment on questions ofrevenue and taxation
has bean Increasingly felt In ell parts OF the coun
try.
II h the intention Of the management to MAKE
fist class weekly newspaper Of 10 pageA Sub
scription price d par year. A free copy Of tho
frst number viii be mailed anywhere on re-
quest. Send address On . postal card to II"
Atsmiao ~. New York.
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According to Fire and Water, Fire Marshal
Whitcomb, of Boston, has been recently expert
menting with rats and matches. shut up to
gether IN cage. in order to ascertain whether
they we're likely 10 cause fires or not In
the absence Of other known cause, frequent
fires have been ascribed to their agency, while
at the same time many underwriters affected to
scoff at the ides. Tho question may however,
now be considered Is settled The very first
night that Marshal Whitcomb's rats were left
alsue with the matches, four fires were
caused. and not day passed while
the experiment was being tried that fires
were not set in this way The rats were well
fed, but they seemed to hnd something In the
phosphorus that they liked. It was noticed that
only the phosphorus ends were gnawed, aud In
nearly every instance the matches were dragged
away from the spot where they had been laid.
-Scientifc american.
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Major General Ingalls,.

At least one would. suppose he had been
major general in the late war, from tie naughty
manner in which he denounced everybody. from
the President down. yesterday in the Senate.
Alas, Mr.. Blackburn showed this great and for
midable warrior to have been only judge advo-
cate In K .nsas volunteer regiment At that
the galleries, which had listened awe struck TO
the Ingalls, tirade-the galleries laughed No
wonder. 1t was Bottom the Weaver who had
roared-not like q lion, but very much like
hyena.
Will the republican party make campaign
document" ofthis greatest effort of Mr.. Ingal;s
lifef Nthey do not the democrats would do
well to circulate it. Such brutal.ies can only
hurt the Republicana-N 2. Herald
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The Farmers and che TariE:

The effect of the tariff on agriculture is shown
from the condition of the farmers in New York.
1t is crushing evil that is threatening to bank
rupt the agricultural classes of the whole coun-
try
Hon. W. r. Morrison, in an article in the 70
rum, says: AS to the agricultural interest in
New York, the second State in the value of agri-
cultural products, we are Informed on the au-
thority OF the State Agent of the Bureau of Sta
tistics, that New York farmers are more in debt
than they were ten years ago; that the average
depreciation of farming lands Is fully oue-third in
ten years that probably one-third of the farms
In the State would not sell for more than the cost
of the buildings and other improvements; that
80 per cent of the farms ere mortgaged for two
thirds of their estimated value. This State is first
in the magnitude of Its manufactures aud in the
advantage, at home and abroad, for agricultural
products. 1t is not unfair to say that agriculture
is as prosperous In New York as the average of
all the States. If nearly thirty years of protec.
which this report shows 1t TO be, protection does
not benefit agriculture"
The protectionists lay great store bv the claim
that the tariff benefits agricultural by building
up the manufacturing interests, and thus creating
a home market for agricultural products. As
Mr. Morrison says, New York is the greatest
manufacturing State in the Union, there is a
greater market there than in any other State for
the products Of the farm, but this fact has not
prevented the vast depreciation in values already
mentioned.
The truth is, with good transportation facil-
ties the building up of home market for our
great agricultural\ products is not a matter of
very much Importance GRAIN for instance, can
be shipped from the West to Europe almost Is
cheaply as TO the manu- featuring sectioneof the
East home market il of some advantage
but not enough to justify our farmers in hiring
the consumers of their crops to live near Them
by the annual subsidy which the tariff makes
them pay.-Colum6us Enquirer-Sun.
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Il 4 httls Are 70 quickly troddsn out

Which. being suffered, rivsrs cannot quench."
Psocrastination may rob you OF time, but by
Increased diligence You can make up the loss /;
bat II v rob you Of life the loss 10 irremediable.
II your health b delicate, your appetite tickle,
yoar alsep broken. your mind depressed. your
whole being out Of sorts, depend on It you arc
ssrisusly diseased In Ill such cases Dr.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery !" Will speedily eff.
Sect . genuine, radical cure-make . now man
Of you and savs you nom the fortunes Of lInger.
Ing dieease. ar ssf s34
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Poughkeepse New York; News-Telegraph March 81.
The Tropics ON Wheels.

The Tropics ON Wheels.
On side track of the West Shore railroad, al
most in a shadow OF a snow-covered mountain
opposite Poughkeepsie, stood yesterday car
laden with nicely arranged fruits, palms, and
green branches from the land of flowers" On
the outside of the car appeared in large letters:
"A trip to Florida for 10c." The manner in
which people crowed into the artificial garden
indicated how anxious they were to leave be-
hind them, for awhile, the snow.covercd hills
and icy rivers of this unpleasant cline. 1t was
kind of Mr.. Webb to bring to US the perfume of
summer from another State since our own has
been 80 unkind TO US in that respect. 1t was in.
deed real Florida show, embracing much be
sides the orange and lemon trees with which we
are beginning to be familiar 10 this latitude.
There was the sugar cane, labeled with the as
surance that Florida is the coming sugar State
of the Union. An interesting specimen of ca
sava, from which starch Is made, was also on ex-
hibition. Then there was the bugle SPONGE"
the Keller pears" and the floating rock found
near Pensacola Among the other queer things
was a specimen Of Indian flint rock. and the
"Sisal hemp plant" from which ropes are made.
The Tallahassee pumpkin would make q
bouncing jack lantern for Duchess
county boy, in which he himself could hide.
About twenty very small alligators displayed
their antics in a small case, and several dead
specimens of The same family were among the
decorations OF the Car. Then there was q bun
die of staple Sea Island cotton, 90 famous in his
tory. Among the curiosities appeared hornets
nest As near to the shape of turkey as though 1t
had been cut cut of gray marble. II was found at
Leesburg, Lake county. Fla A cluster for la.
dies hair made in the form of q small olive
branch from diminutive white shells from the
sea shore Get with gold. was perhaps the pret.
test article there. 80 broad Is woman's fancy
that the shells Of the ocean have not escaped it.
The "Persian lime was also shown, and the
Florida specimen is about four times - big as
ordinary lime, Japan plums, soap berries, Jack
beans, horse beans, and an endless array Of Flor
ida fruits were seen.
In prominent place was marble tablet upon
which appeared the features Of Grover Cleveland
in clear cut outlines. That beautiful land hon.
ors him for having opened the gates leading to
national prosperity, through which that and its
sister States will be allowed TO pass untaunted
for passed errors of judgment. While the car
presented pretty eight, Il was also cheerful
visitor to this winter-stricken region.
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Gainesville Record
The Gainesville, Tallahassee And
Western Railway.

Gainesville Record.I
The gainesville, Tallahassee And
Western Railway.
One of the most important factors 10 Gaines
ville's prosperity will be the early completion of
the Gainesville, Tallahassee and Western Rail-
way-now an assured fact.
Two lines have been produced, one through TO
Tallahassee and the other the greater portion of
the distance One or the other will secure the
location, as there is little choice as to the topog
raphy Of the country traversed. The location
will depend on local aid in the way of donations
of lands.
We need not try to impress upon the people
and property holders contiguous 10 the line the
importance of this great outlet for their surplus
crops, and important markets placed in easy,
quick and profitable access The people realize
this fact, and are taking prompt action 10 avail
themselves of it.
One Of the greatest sources of revenue to the
road, which follow close upon the wake of the
construction force, will be the numbering in
teresis. Large areas of heavy growth of hard
or yellow pine will be developed. as yet I'M
touched by the hand of the axeman; in fact,
there is timber sufficient on this line OF road to
keep mills with capacity of 10000 feet, B. NJ,
per day, located every five or six miles apart,
running for the next twenty years to come. And
after the removal of the timber no better lands
can be found in the State for general farming,
fruit and market gardening The soil, as a gen.
eral rule, is clay or clay loan and clay subsoil,
and is very productive.
Large mill men who are on the lookout for
frst.class locations would do well to place them
selves in communication with the General Man
ager, N R. Gruele, of this city.
Gainesville, situated centrally on the peninsu-
la, with rail connections to all South and East
Florida points, and Tallahassee. beautifully
situated among the hills of Middle Florida, with
good connections North and Northwest, and
the superior country intervening. will reap bene-
fits by the construction of this trunk line that
can scarcely be estimated. Success to the G.,
T. and W. and its projectors.
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NEW YoRK, April 8.-Hotel Brighton, at
Coney Island, was successfully moved 120 feet
back from the ocean this afternoon. Six power
full locomotives were used. II d expected that
the building will Be pulled - far ~ the tracks
have been prepared, 800 feet, tomorrow morn
ing. There was large crowd Of spectators
present, including many ladies. Some Of the
latter, upon invitation, were allowed TO ride
The hotel b 40 feet long and 200 feet wide,
with calculated weight Of 6,O0o tons.
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The following civil appointments have been
made during the week;
g. @. Morgan, Thajeus e. Fisher, w. A.
Granting, A. A. Parker, TO be Notaries Public
in and for the State ut large.
w. ]. CAwthon. to BE- County Commissioner
in and for the county Of Walton.
w. ]. 6tephens. 70 be Surveyor in and for the
county of Santa R0sa-
william 8. Allen, 10 be Justice Of the Peace in
and for the county Of Monroe
T.W. Anderson. TO be County Commissioner
In and hr the county Of Polk.
w. B. Ninnda, e. b Juetics Of the Peace IN
and for the county Of Hilllborough.