davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31
cefifornia,s First Gold Cein.

The first, O. arong the first, gold pieces
coined in California were of pure gold
They were $50 in value, cctagon as TO
shape, and were made, not By the govern
nect. but by patent pin dealer. Or the
face they bare bis pill device and adver-
tisenent Il years tine names and
figures were worn OF, and TIE Slug" as
i. WIS called, was Is smooth es billiard
ball
In the mines we did cot boti9 nuch
With any kind CT coin, and as for paper
money. we forgot there was such cur
rsncy. The nine, paid for his groceries
in geld dGst, ard weighed It out 20 the
sto-ekeeper in bis own little troy weight
Eold scales. or the s.o-ekeepecs s.. at the
acreage rate Of 81 per ounce. : pen
ryweight@ vas recko1ed e. something
ever 50 cents and grain ct 8 cents.
Brass filings were Sometimes mixed With
tie dust. to give it "be3y,"i If basiaess
was being transacted with s.grse1hoen.
Gray sand, which vas cic1it to distia-
guish IN fne gold dust, also sometimes
served similar urHghteo1s purpose
Prentice Milford II New York SIE.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31
Sanitary Negligence in Italy.

Not only among the lower classes does ore
find en- absolute disregard for all sanitary
laws, huge underground receptacles which
Ill the buildings above with noxious and
poisonous gases being II universal Use. Care
IS not ofcen considered necessary, bat when IL
becomes imperative the contents Of these
infamous reservoirs are pumped into carts TO
be taken away, the pipes passing through the
rooms and Railways as the only means %
access After TIE terrible cholera sccur-e
in 1884 tie parliament voted Naples 100, 00o,-
COO lire as q subsidy TO enable the city 20 take
hygie1ic precautions against e second vista
ton, bur tie money is being used for purposes
O. eEn5eIishment, aid IS yet nothing has
been done toward improving its sanitary
condition.
The whole nation looks sttuntei in SIZE, and
Is though vitiated through and through by
el Inheritance Ct loathsone disorders In
o2e day in tie streets OF any Italian city one
can see g greater variety Of disgusting de-
farnitiss than II ten years N Chicago, not
10 take into account the sore eyes with which
tee lower orders seem universally afflicted
The streets are nicely paved and wei swept.
but are fEl. &C offensive sights ard vie
odors, 10 regard for public dsceacy beng
Gpparen. Ore NAY lock n vain throughout
the length and breadth CT this beautiful pen
Ursula for single spot wherein can be found
that cleanliness which Is akin GO gcdii1eS,H
and equally vain vii De his sserch for any
thing approaching horsSey or far dealing.
y aoles2le frauds such Is are peETstreted II
cur countrv are seldom hard q, L1s I-1is-
representation a26 pezsr p.lferins hl-ye &c.
50 often been designated national traits With
cut good reaSca, the Italians thinking per
haps TIC zplelior OF thsir say ;-d scenery
IS al sufficient - Eiorcncs Cox. Cbies.o
T1EA
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31

The inhabitants OF the quarter in which
the institute IS situated have for some
time past hit upon curious expedient
for getting rid Of their superhuous kit
tens. When night throws her canopy
over the scene-the language marches
somewhat loftily-they emerge from
their abodes with baskets, in which tie
little creatures hare been deposited, wend
their. way TO the Palai5 Bfazarin, and,
when 10 ore IS hooking, turn them loose
in the courtyard. The consequence Of
this maneuver IS that at the present no.
ment the attics and cellars Of the Temple
CT Literature, Science and Art are over
run With whole colony Of cats in wild
state, ard such alarming dimensions has
the nuisance attained that the acade-
;-icians and the employees who are located
in the adjoining buildings have been
compelled ID post persons TO act as SEN
tries ard keep watch and ward over the
culinary establishments, it having been
ascertained from painful experience that
these taiine creatures havs keen tasts
foc the good things os this life. Neat,
fish ard variety C other toothsone ed
ib,es have been purloined repeatedly, and
for cree IL way there has been tie full
ess evi6ence that the blame may fairly
be laid On ''tho cat. Paris Letter.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31
Hs r7pe D.es tae ESasnr.e.

"You kad bate, tke tt:t rise On. q
ycu- l,ol.h. It VII draw kgh1mg.
sa.i Ss.o-ed nar ner Asee Is EeEs
Brown. tie cAczvd cook, wSa smoking
hs- gre in the doc. Inssazt,-. ftere
vas binding Cash scd Nellie fell dad.
The lightning sezcrk her O. the .cp os
ia head, aaj then descended. esSr-g
eway he. ists Es.ss es II cut G Nth >
M;-e. Ee- c.C-hes were bzrnsd CT.
She Eas the s;zs9 C Jo-dza Ears, .
Lossd cc.o-sd preacher. lie co,cred
pcp,s be.isEs the PIPE drew les Gsat.
ri-c.-s s.,---.ta Cc-x--sco
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31

Fr>e reclining chair ears are row rznnias
O. al trains On the c, K & y. rzslwAy,
Rock I.Is1d Eoge." between wichita.
S. Lo1.A s.g
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31

3. LOMBARD, JR.. Priest. l. D. SKINNER, Cashier
J. P. ALLEN. V. PresL- ". Il LIvLNGsTos. Asst. Cas-
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-31
Daily u Ea9le
THE RAIN.

Eeigh-hoi the rain!
The dainty, delicate rNin
Hear how it taps at ny window pane,
Gratefully sweet, ike Loves moist fingers
Laid on a brow where fever fingers,
Drip the cool sounds On my heated brain
Heigh-ho. the dainty, delicate RANT
&C. !. Briggs
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Died SUDDENLY IN HARRISBURG.
Whpo waning Along the Street Ths odOre
Pnts 10 Atsacksd BY Epasns.

Pnts IL Auacksd BY Spans
On Monday morning Theodore = Pliiz,
who resided at No. 81 South Mulberry
u1roet, this city, went to HarrisbuI Mr..
R1ils IVES the manufacturer OF q patent
nedicins for the liver, which Lo sold
through the state. He went to Harrisburg
~ the purpose Of selling some Of his goods.
while on Market street In that city on Wed.
nooday he was taken with something like
op1Iopeic cOnvulsions. He was removed to
ohe hospital where he died shortly after.
waEds
{ The deceased was about 10 years OF age
and moved from Mannheim, where his father
xoa1den. 70 Lancaster In March last. Be-
49, wife he leaves three children, one Of
Which 10 very young. S-
When the man died It wssanot known
Who he was, but later he was identified by
. nan named Schreiner, of East Harris.
burg, who knew him. A telegram VAS sent
over the Western Union telegraph COM
pany's lines to the family OF the deceased
notiiyipg them Of his death. This dispatch
wls received in this city at 4:23 on Wed,
noodsy evening, but was not delivered.
Thursday evening some friend of the fam
W learned Of Mr.. Pitts death from another
Gonrce. Frank Fritch went to the telegraph
olhos 70 inquire concerning the matter and
- message was then only given to
HIN. The person In charge said that the
soason the message was not delivered was
49, the boy could not find the house,
1Ao correct address of Mr.. Pitts family
~ plainly given In the message, and the
numboT " on the house in figurss largo
onough for any one to See The sudden
noWs Of her husbands death was q terrible
Ghock 70 Mr.. Piitz, and her friends are
Dresfly inoensed st the telegraph com.
pony'o delay.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Summer Furnishings!
MARTIN BROS
Clothing aud Furnishing Goods,
y NORTH QUEEN ST.
y NORTH QUEEN g.
- CLARKE'S RANDOM PRICES
Ne TELLTIiE TALE.

~ CLARK Els RANDOM PRICES
Ne TELLTHE TALE.
=, lust iook 1hrse ms Nice New Pruneliss 70,
2oc A; Evaporatsd Apples, the finest You ever
saw. only Go Honey funn,ng over one pouno
to k3ip a cap. only loc a cap Marvin's Beef soda
makes fve gallons Delicious summer Bever
age, our price lto. regular price. s5c Baker q
or Runkel Brothers, Chocolate, lse cake
Goa, 20c Nelson's or Coxs's 6slatine, Me eish
eelatine, Zoe finest American Sardines, nj us.
o Fnss, "S pet peS ssrms smallest si5s in
box. regular price zoe Finest I'm ported Edam
Cheese. Lancaster County Dutch Head Cheese,
apple Cheese, s5e Best imported sweii Sr ger
Cheese. 2sc v two bottles Large Size, kx
Thurbur. Whyiand 4 CO.'S finest Extra"ts
which are said to be the best In the world. Iry
.. Clarhe's IS the Cheapest place in the whole
world To bay your washing Materials last
read this thrice and then pause IA moment,
CIart Shu .asn reneSt that you neglected to read
u -FOUR MS -Goid Dust Washing Powder for 2bc
heme emoer. That An packages are equal TO IL
cents worth OF Washing Powder ior a5c, saw y !,
have tSs Ss sosP spa yaS sass
saw. and 1t lower price than ever was hea, a
OF since . the world b.g,n-li cakes for 2bc "a
MS Laundry stuch for l5c just think, lsc
for 8 Ms OF Starch A few more Big aye,
Openers and then We Will give you rest Tor
the present..
Cornstarcb, fresh and pure. bAc a pack by
the box. Oletne soap. best quality, 6c a cas e.
orSl4 per box, 60 lbs to box A few OF those q
Fine &oc Peaches LEFT. Won't last long, as " o
have made the price csc. and also reduced ou r
Caliiornil Seedless Plums to l6c.
kemember our bargains are not word bar.
gsins'-they exist out all We ask Is to come at
once aud secure then.
A~fASs for sure this Saturday. They ara
dandies. Cal ana get one. II you thin Z II
warm enough TO rsquire one
s-Cheapest ana Best Lines OF Sugars
ana Coffees In tho city,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
- -aa=az==a==-as-si=I sa-sa-=s=.
MARkETH,


Enw YoHx. June 2s-rlour market steady !
fine, q 1901 IS, supernne, q l518 90 MINI
.atra.sg 1908 20, City viii. Extra, y io0a 60; (;
Wheat-Ho !, He'd. State. ESQ., No. Q, s9zc;
No. 2 REQ. Winter, uly. $40 August,
So 40; receipts IL COO shipments, 9L4N.
Corn.sO. Z. Mixed. Cash. Sac ,
July JS,IN oSNc august. o',tc; receipts $500
Oats NO. |, white. state. iic: No. 2. DO,
l00,0Nc; No. mixed, July. S5Xc receipts,
$500 shipments, 81 co.,
Hye duli Stare 70c.
Barley nominal.
Pork quiet; Old Mess. oll 3l& 30
Lard quiet July, Gs no ; Aug, IS 80
Molasses active for 10 boiling stock, lgkc.
Turpontipe quiet at 38c.
Rosfn du'l; strained 10 GOOD, q lO<pN IT,
Petroleum quiet Renned In Casss, 9kc.
Ireighis duh grain To Glasgow, "a.
Butter quiet Western Creamery, l8(Dl9kc
Cheese strong western rlat, 70ske
10 Ohio flat, 7Usc.
nggs Quiot; state, l6kc; western, Ia
lbko.
sugar quiet; Rennod Cutoaf. SC F; aranuis
ted, 7Ac,
Tallow s'eady; Prime City. &c.
Rice nominal Carolina, fair togOod, fKc.
Coffee firm Fair CargCps. for Rio. loo.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Chicago Prod ucs Market.

CHICAGO, June 20. 9:3O a, m.-Market opened
Wheat - June, 1910; July. sot1c.
Aug, 70ysc Sept, S0kc.
Corn-June, AK July. axe; Aug. 4sxo
Sept 400.
Oats--June. so}lc. July. soysc. Aug. g6ssc
Sept. 25kc.
fork-Juns. ss 90; July, Ns 62< August
u86!k sept, $l37gk.
Lard-June. ~ 10; July, ts lex; August
Short kihs- Juue. o. b2x; July, u As
August, q 60: sept 81 67k
CLOSING.
wheat-June. 7s.c July, 7s,tc Aug, 1870
Sept, s0Ac.
Corn-June, 479lei July. 47a.c; Aug. 4ssac,
Sept. 49lsc,
Oats-.lune, slIci July. Sc}sc.; Aug, 9skc
Sept. }.c.
Pork nne. us b7ki July. sls b7k Aug,
SIS 65; Sept, si3 10
0Lard-June, ss ok; July. y ON j; Aug.
Short kibs-.Jnns q AK; July. 81 Aak
Aug 81 bah Sept,G t2k
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
1.-Two stock NlarHess.

CHICAGO. June 2s.--CattIe-- Receipts. 1. 900
shipments. 500; market dull beeyes.
% 6555 50; stoekers ana feeders, q OO0s 90 ;
COWS bulls and mixed. q zoos 20 Texans
Hogs-Receipta. 1900 head; shipments,
6tO0 market steady; mixed. Ss i5ao 40
heavy % oUgo SO; light, o 4006 20; pis, q 20
sheep Receipts, 500 head; shipments,
900; market slow; mutt ns. o. 7b1t rs
rexans, q Io9S 70; feeders, % -; lambs, 9oc
03V0.
EAsr LiRuRry. - Cattle - Receipts. eS7
shipments, 9Sss market slow prime, eSsQ5 rs;
10 cars shipped TO New York 10 day.
Hogs -kecoipte, l+O0 head; shipments,
1000 market steady; Philadelphias, es s0l
common to fair. tS +O05 SO; pigs, % O0Spo IS;
10 Car shipped to New York to-day.
market dull prime. o. GQi rs: fair 10
57S 'S'' WV
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
A Colombian Ainrries.

H The marriage OF Miss Ara Cumbler, q
popular and accomplished young lady OF
9ooolton, 10 Robert e. Williams, o well
known and popular rsilroader OF Columbia
oook place ct ~. Johns Lutheran church,
nooeltoc, ON Thursday evening. Long
bo1ogo eight o'clock the church was
egouded to It's utmoat by friends and
poaa1ives OF the bridal couple. A short
0me bsiore eight o'clock, the bridal
DRly marched down the aisle
u ne following order: DIR. c. IL. Saul,
oESy Mckenzie, j. A. McCurdy, Chss.
gvnes ushers, Harry Ensmingsr, J. w.
nend, Ephrsim Butler a. groomsmeD;
easlis sloop, Katie Bates and yickie
- - oEideamAidA The ceremonies
go eonduoasd By the pastor, Rev N. p.
- astes which grand reception was
In = ths rssidsncs of the brides
no1hes The bridal party LEFT ON West
- nSprsns for Chissgo ana other
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Reist, Wholesale& Retail Grocer,
Cor. W. King and Prince Str,
LANCAsTER.PA.

| AsrRIon's
PALACE OF FASHION,
I3 EAST KING STREET,
Lancaster, Pa.
Still more reductions
Sash Ribbons.
IS pieces, all silk, watered,
striped and satin edged, 9 inch I;
colors, cream, light blue, pink
and black, at 75c a yard, regu-
lar price SI.25.
10 pieces, black, 10 inch,
satin edged Moiree Ribbon, all
silk; price 81 a yard, formerly
$3.50.
S pieces, IL inch, all silk,
black, Moiree satin edge, at
SI.25 yard, worth So a yard.
An array of bargains. All
our finest Flowers, formerly
$3.50 to S. a spray, your choice
for ACC.
Our Millinery room the cool
est in the city now.
Fans will be in motion by
Saturday.
Come and keep cool!
We have thrown out about
90 dozens Children's Leghorn
Hats, the former prices of which
have been $I,25 to SI.75, at the
low price OF soc apiece. This
bargain beats them all.
The Jerseys must go!
Four lots Of Ladies Fine
Jerseys.
No. I, at 6oc, formerly ooc to
to 81.
No. >, at 75c, formerly 81 to
SI.25.
No. 8, at 81, formerly $3.50
to S2.5o.
No. 4, at SI.a5, formerly So.
Two lots Of Children's Jer-
seys, all wool, all colors, IS and
soc. These are less than half
price.
One lot of Boys Calico
Waists, in sizes from 4 to IL
years, reduced to 2Ic.
One lot of Scotch Gingham
Waists, reduced to 2oc.
About 500 yards each, Real
Torchon Lace, 5 to a inches
wide, former IS to CSC, reduced
to 10 and 2IHc a yard.
SO dozens Ladies' Hem
stitched Colored Bor d ere d
Handkerchiefs, worth SC apiece,
price now &C.
One lot Of Cream Spanish
Six Ties, formerly soc, reduced
to 25c apiece.
Ladies Colored Straw Hats
down to 2Ic apiece. Reduc-
tons all over the store, up
stairs and downstairs.
ASTRICH'S P. 0. F.,
Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Our business Interests.

The ISTKLLIoEscKR will soon issue an index
OF tho leading ana active business houses and
p on ssional firms OF Lancaster to be circu.
lated In our regular edition throughout this
city ana surrounding country. This inde1
will give unusual advantages TO our busines,
mon TO widely circulate their interests. Oul
agent will call on the general public ant
favorable consideration is req uested. It'd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29

western cltiea They will b gone
two weeks aud upon their return will re-
side for the present st Philadslphia The
number Of presents received was exceed.
ingly large and costly. Many presents
were received from New York, Philadel.
phia and other cities.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Sent to JAN.

John Ferry, we'll known old timer, hes
been sent TO Jail for Is days by Alderman
A. r. Donnelly, for being drunk and dis.
orderly.
Read tho immenfe Reductions In Prices q,
Astrichs Ito
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
1890
DEATHH,

MokgssA.-In this city, on tho 29th in ST.,
James Mckenna. aged 80 years.
The relatives ana fIisnds OF tho family are
respectfully invited TO attend the funeral
from the residence OF Mrs q. d. Kelly. No. 247
East Orange street, on Monday morning At
5000 ook. Services at ST. Mary's church at
so'clocf. Interment at st. Mary's cemetery.
ie2g 2.ds
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
VIII Picnic I'm Reading

81. Anthony's church has arranged 10
hold their annual picnic 10 Lauer's park,
Reading, this year, and they have fixed
upon July 10 ~ the day. A large excur.
sion will be run over from Lancaster on
that day.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
wasvscaH HEARING

Perclval Barto charged by Jonas l.
Minnich with ymbeRzlemcnt, Waived
hearing at the otfice Of Alderman Halbach
this morning, and gave bail in the sum Of
$1,000 for trial ct the August sessions.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
Rant IN .IalI

George Walters was arrested on Thurs
day night on Middle street. by Ofioer
Crawford, for raising disturbance. Az II
was not Georges first appearance be was
ssnt TO fail for ten days b. the mayor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
rhiIadeIphia Prn,iaoe slarhet.

PHILADELPHIA, June 20. Flour dull; sale
loo bbls Mtnn. Bakers. % s00Eo fonn'a
family, o. 7aI3 90; Western 40, q l06A 70
Winter Paienls, N750t %.
kye. $40
Wheat-June SOC; My. s5,4c Aug. sCIIc.
CorB-Jnne, b,c; July, b3c; Aug. .tfs.
Oats June. i21sc; July. AlAo AuY., $3.50.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29

Last evening surprise party was given
for Miss Ella M. Cast, No. l2S Lafayette
street. About twenty couples were present
A fine time was had.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29

j. N. westhaeffer. agent for tho Traders and
Travellers Accident Insurance company.
paid 10 Amos A. shaeffer OIL a. for ccident.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29

Baptist church, East Chestnut street. have
pos tponed their festival until next Monday
ana Tuesday evenings.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29
DOoTS AND SHOES.
Boots and Shoes
AT
HlEMENZ'S,
NO. So NORTH QUEEN ST.

Fifty per cent. saved in buy ing from us.
Look at our prices
A lot OF Ladies' Kfd ana Pebble Button
Shoes, TIC per pair Some OF these goods are
worth el 90 and 81 CO.
ladies' Kid Opera slippers. ACC.
Ladies' Dongola kid Button. with patont
leather tips. el 25 This shoe IL worth T. 90.
Mems Hob Nail Shoes, el 90.
We are now offering very fne Children't
solid Leather spring Heel shoes In hid or psb
bls, size 8 TO 7k, 500 3 to l0k. 75o
Very Nice Misses Oxford Ties, size II TO 9. al
80 cents.
Ladies' Carpet slippers. 10 cents.
ladies' Good Lasting slippers, 25c.
Misses Leather Shippers, 4)c.
Mems Canvas Baseball shoe. 7Sc; Mems, 5Jc
Boys Solar TIP Shoe, size IL to 2, 00c.
Ladies' oxford Ties. G5c, 75c, ol TO-
Good Leather House slipper for ladies'. 45c
Ladies' Fine Dongola Button, Ian caster
make, square or round toe, u 80 ana q 90.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-29

Quotations by Reed, hcGrann 4 Co, bank.
ers. Lancaster. Pa. :. . 60.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-01-05
Circuit Court

Has been in session since Monday morning
Judge D. 8. Walker presiding and State Attor-
ney Love in attendance.
Among the cases disposed of we note the fol-
lowing:
State ex rel. W. F. Thompson vs. j. L. De-
milly, City Clerk-verdict In favor of Demilly.
State vs.. Frank Jenkins, arson burning Will
sons farm house-guilty.
State vs.. Matte and Hannah Young, larceny
stealing jewelry from Colonel Hendersons resi-
dence-guilty.
State Va Levy Hardy, assault TO commit muir
der-not guilty.
State vs.. Geo. Cooper, assault to commit muir.
der; shooting and cutting Henry Sutton-guilty,
and sentenced TO seven years in penitentiary.
State vs.. Joe Graham, breaking into Connor's
etore-continued.
State vs. Lee jackson, Abe Robinson and
Philip Swami. COW stealing
The grand jury has disposed of thirty odd pre-
sentiments, returning fourteen true bills.
Petit jurors for the third week have been
drawn as follows:
Amos NJ. Carlisle, j. A. Herring, John G..
Crump, j. L. Agnew, N. NJ. Isler, G. W. Hous-
ton, James Moody, w. F. Stills, Joseph Moody,
A. 8. Minis, 81. E. Carmine, J. N. Saunders, w.
r. Smith, q. w. Granting, j. Fl. Horn, j. A. Ed
mondson, James r. Carmine, r. Cay.
The case Of Alex. Jones, Jr., murderer, has
been Get for next Monday.
The Witnesses in all appeal cases from JUS
tees Courts have been discharged until the 18th.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-01-05

The festival and supper at the Opera House
last Friday night, given by the ladies of ITALIA
hsssee for the benefit of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, was a success in every respect,
and the ladies' one and ALL deserve great credit for
the excellent supper and admirable management
of the festival, and we are authorized by the As
ISOLATION to heartily thank the Committee OF
Ladies for their management Of the supper and
also all who assisted at the festival.
The Committee of Ladies also request US to
thank the ladies of Tallahassee for their gener-
GUS contributions to the supper, and the public
for liberal patronage of the festival on the occa-
sion of the Chinese entertainment.
All those who were present at the Opera House
last Friday night, and saw the beautiful Tala-
hassee girls In their unique costumes and tidy
capotes and toboggan caps, IS they fitted to
and fro like 90 many fairies In their efforts to
serve the patrons Of the festival, must agree
with "ye local," that there are more pretty girls
In the Capital City Of Florida than in any city
of the same size on the continent.
The concert and festival Melted over eighty
dollars which has been turned over to the Y. NJ
G. Association.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-01-05
Opening Of the Exposition.

We refer the reader to the advertisement of
the opening Of the Florida Sub Tropical EXPOSE
ton on Thursday next, the 18th instant. A few
months ago many doubted that this gratifying
announcement would ever be made, but they
moderated the energy and resources of those
who had the enterprise in hand, and the public
spirit and liberality of The people who sustained
them-chef among whom were the citizens Of
Jacksonville. That The Exposition will greatly
aid the State cannot be questioned, and il Jack
sOnvle enjoys its benefit in large prop rtion she
only receives what is due her for the part size has
taken. Railroad rates elsewhere printed show
that the Exposition can be visited at small ex-
pense, and of course the attendance will be i'm
mpncp