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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-11-06

The Okeechobee Drainage Company,
up to November 10th, 1887, had spent in
the drainage scheme, including taxes,
transportation, &C., $4l9,22s 90.
The company owns 100000 acres of
land, valued at twenty-five cents per acre,
making $275, 900 worth of land Under
their contract the company must continue
it's work, spending no less than $4,000
annually until it pays for 100000 acres
at twenty-five cents per acre. These lands
are to be taken in alternate sections, Sc
lected from those reserved under their
old contract. When such selections are
made the reserve is leased to the State,
which may be applied in any way which
seems right to the trustees of that fund.
The drainage company will, doubtless,
spend this sum in cutting a large canal,
now being constructed from Lake Okee-
chobee to the lower Everglades. This
will be big thing for Lee county, and it
is hoped that no legislative act will inter-
fere with this great undertaking and wor-
thy enterprise, as it is the only one look
ing to the welfare of the Lower PENN
sula.-Fort Myers Press.
Send ONE DOLLAR nor, and read
THE FLoRIDIAN-Florida's Great Dollar
Weekly--all through next year, includ-
ing the session of the Legislature, in
1899. if
Capt. F. A. Hendry, of Fort Myers,
recently sold 1900 head Of cattle to Mr..
A. Z. Goodwin, of Polk county.
The Sheppard Bros, of Mt. Pleasant,
have grown crop OF between $500 and
5000 pounds Of choice tobacco this sea-
son.
S. A. Jamison, of Altoona, committed
suicide at Cedar Key last week by cutting
his throat.
Have you seen a copy Of the fourteen page
IMMIGRATION FLoRIDIAN? Only cent. a
copy.
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JUSTICE DISTRICTS.
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,

COUNTY CLERhS OFFICE,
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, October %, 1855
At meeting of the Board of County Couns
soners of Leon county, held this day, the oloE
ing order was made:
In pursuance of an act entitled San act to pre-
scribe the duties Of County Commissioned ad
county of this State in relation to the laying 81
of Justice Districts in each county," it was roas6
that the county of Leon. State of Florida be nd )
hereby divided into the following justices D.
tricts:
DISTRICT No. shall comprise that part Of .
county of Leon lying and being in Election D.
trict No. 4.
DISTRICT No shall comprise that portion [
the county of Leon lying and being in Elects
Districts Nos. ? and 3.
DISTRICT No. 3 shall comprise that portion
the county lying and being IN Election DEsDa
Nos. / and 10
DISTRICT No. shall comprise that portol
Leon county lying and being in Election Dlstn7
Nos. IL, II and Is.
DISTRICT No. 5 shall comprise that porto. :
the county of Leon lying and being in EleesA
Districts Nos. 13, II and Z.
DISTRICT No. shall comprise that porto. z
the county of Leon lying and being in Eieea-
Districts Nos. and 9.
DISTRICT No. shall comprise that port@ :
Leon county lying and being in Election DH'''
Nos. and6.
DISTRICT No. 8 shall comprise that pornM :
Leon county lying and being in Election pssaS'
Nos. IA, Is and 16.
HoUsToUN, ChairnA
j A ANDERs,
WR BLAKE,
HUGH BLACK,
County Commission
Attest: c A BRYAN. Clerk
TALLAHASSEE, Oct. %, 1898.
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The MOngreI Market.

The following market report shows the condl
ton and state of trade on certain commodities
among the Mongrels to day
Honor-Scarce Old stock is exhausted, and
the new bids fair to be complete failure.
Patriotism-First quality scarce; none 10 De
disposed Of Second quality easily bought on
speculation at 100 per cent. discount.
Honesty-None in the market.
Modesty-Stock badly damaged
Vice-MaTket glutted.
Consstency-Out of fashion.
fRespect-Market collapsed; prices rapidly
declining.
Votes-Not coming IN as was expected; Dem
ocrats have cornered the market.
Prudence-Market excited; the scarcity OF
votes has caused the loss of all control over this
DrOduCt
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Jake Funderburk is acting as tempo
rorary editor of the Lakeland Cracker.
-llillsborough county promises one
thousand majority for the Democratic
ticket-and she will deliver the votes.
Mr. K. Y. Watts, formerly a citizen
Wakulla county, is doing a prosperous
and successful butcher business at Bar
tow.
-Forty-cight Italians from New York
passed through Palatka last Tuesday Ell
route for Kissimmee, where they will
work on the St. Cloud sugar plantations.
The Philadelphia Record thinks that
Murchison will discover himself soon. 1t
says: "The vanity of such a sneakinc
scoundrel is sure to get the better of his
discretion"
The old FLoRIDIAN, the Democratic
organ of the State, has been changed
from folio to a quarto, and the subscrip-
ton price has been reduced to 81 a wear.
-Lukeland Cracker.
The South Lake Weir Publishing
Company have purchased the Lake Weir
independent, and that paper will now be
published at South Lake Weir, with Mr..
Z. b. Gale as editor.
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Mr.. Edison for some time has been working
on his phonograph to the end that it might re-
cord the words OF public speakers. Recent ex-
permens show that such thing may be done,
but they show also that not only the speakers
words, but all side remarks on the platform, are
recorded. When Governor Green spoke in Or
ange, n. j., the other day, his speech was re-.
corded on of Mr.. Edison's Instruments and
from that a report for publication was written
out--.S1cannah Ners.
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Omaha Herald
"What was the fastest time you ever
made ?" asked THE IdMer, of johnnie
Byers, one of the best engineers in the
Western country.
SWELL" he returned, 81 reckon a run
of forty miles I made on the North Platte
end of the division was the slickest. You
see, was sent out from Omaha with a
light engine to pull in a special directors
car from North Platte, and when | got
within about fifty miles of the latter sta
ton l was given an order to run regard
less OF everything-other trains were
side-tracked for me.
81 hadn't left the station more'n five
minutes before a heavy thunder storm
came up-they do it awful quick out
there-and me and my fireman enjoyed
the finest display of fireworks you ever
see
GAIL of sudden Tom yells to me:
Holy Moses The lightning struck
the track Pull out, Johnny, or we're
done for
81 looked back, and sure enough there
came streak of lightning along the right
rail headed for us. 1t was kinder whit
ish-blue sort Of thing, and was humping
along like it had time order.
81 knew that if it struck the machine
we was all gone to the sweet hereafter,
and pulled her wide open.
'"Well, the old machine seemed to know
something was up, and she gave jump
like scared antelope and off ahead of
that lightning streak At first the streak
seemed to be gaining on us, but after the
engine got good and started, my, you
ought to see the distance play out be-
tween u.s. But the lightning didn't seem
to be discouraged. 1t Just spit on its
hands and clawed along after us like a
promssory note after an insolvent debtor
Well, | seen something must be done,
but couldn't make out how to do it. 1t
was plain that if this thing kept up much
longer the water and coal would give out,
not to speak of red-hot journals. l says
to Tom:
"Heave away, now, with the coal and
we'll fool him. and, although he'd been
heaving away since the start of the race,
that seemed to help, for could see the
lightning was tagging. Then | turned
the machine over to him and crawled
back on the tank. l had an idea. There
was a siding few miles ahead and if we
could make it-well, you'll see. There
was broken drawbar on the tank, and
when | reckoned we had got about the
right distance l dropped it. l could see
it rolling along for quite distance, then
| got back to the engine and Stacked up.
All of a sudden heard the most out
landish racket you ever heard of behind
us. Then the air was full Of splinters,
and when | rolled back, sure enough the
drawbar had fallen in the switch I'd cal
culated on hitting, and had made such a
connection with the main track that the
lightning had been switched off and had
run down on the siding and into two
cars of powder standing there. Pm sor-
ry can't give you the exact time of that
run, but under the circumstances you
couldn't expect man to hold watch,
now could you %
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Blaine is Paying for His COaching
"Trip.
Special to the World.

Special to the World
PITTsBURG, November 3.-The Leader to-
morrow will publish an interview with very
prominent iron manufacturer, who insisted that
his name be concealed, 10 the effect that Mr.
Blaine had informed the Republican managers
that in consideration of his services during the
campaign, DIR. Andrew Carnegie should become
a member of Harrisons Cabinet in the event of
his election. Mr.. Carnegie is publicly credited
with having contributed $4,000 to the campaign
fund, but the iron manufacturer says the contri.
button was really much larger.
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A Happy Pair.

Old Uncle Jake, of Carrabele, is whole
souled colored Democrat He is one of the
standing orators of Franklin county and makes
ringing speeches in favor of Cleveland, Thur
man. Fleming and Tariff Retorm.-F7oridian.
And Old Stephen, who ELVES in this town,
brother of Old Jake, says: "Dat he wishes it un
derstood dat Jake neber was such Democrack
as him; dat he is iron bound JVakuNa Times
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-11-06

Monticello Constitution j.: It vii, s:
require few weeks before the "M aOa
cello" will be ready to open doors , = y
public. The plumber is now putin = :
the water and gas pipes. When ~
pleted it will be one of the neates, =.
most comfortable hotels in Florida
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j UST SO.

1t Is better to have a cow that will give
you 800 pounds Of butter year for five
years and then die on your hands, than
to have one that will give you 200 pounds
a year for ten years and then make you
800 pounds of old COW beef-Ho IRIS
D0irynon.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-11-06

-Aggie-"lIow did George propose to
you % Nellie-''IIe rushed into the par
Tor the day after we had been introduced,
flung $780, 0o worth Of bonds in my lap,
kissed me eagerly seventeen times, and
cried ont: Darling, you must be mine y
SO | became his. ''-I Times.
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Won VIII Find

At Cohen's full line of Ladies' Broaa,,..
all silk and wool Henriettas; all wool n !.
meres; Sutings, Serges, Tricots, Beiges !, !.
shades and qualities, and at prices tina, dsf.
competition. Ia
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Sis Reward

Lost on Saturday, on or near Washington
Square, one lady's small double cased gold
watch, chased on both sides, small fob chain
with knob on both ends. $15 reward will be
paid upon delivery of same to FLoRID1AN Office,
and no questions asked
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The Admirers

Of the product Of I.W. Harper, Distiller, Nielsen
County, Kentucky, are hereby informed that his
Whiskey is not sold promscuously over the
country but is placed only into the hands of one
respectable dealer in each place, whose name is
guarantee that the Whiskey is sold pure as it
comes from the Dslilery Messrs julius Ball
Il Bro, are the only authorized Agents for Tai
lahassee, Fla
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-11-06

In delicate health, and all who suffr from n
bitual constipation, viii find the pleasant O.
fornia liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs "a
easily taken and more beneficial in effect d
any other remedy. 1t acts promptly yet "a
on the Bowels, Kidneys, Liver and StomacR. .
does not sicken or dcbilitate-Oct g. I'm
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-11-06

Non~ Of the good things of this life
WN~>S are sorrowfullv let alone on &C
count of Dyspepsia. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
will cure Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Constpa
ton; sold on positive guarantee al % and so
cents by NJ. Lively druggist. Feb. 16-44-eow
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The boulevard Hotel.

Only hotel in the city for colored people-is
now open and ready for guests. Neatly fur
nished. Good fare. Board only $40 month
SIT JOHN B. HAWKINS, Proprietor
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Nr. James Nuuro

Has consented lin my absence) to attend tn 4.
sale and measurement OF Lumber from nv va,
No one else is authorized to act for me.
At G. E. WHr,
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Music Lessons.

Miss Clara Lee, is prepared, at her residence
on north Monroe street, to give music lessons
to beginners or advanced pupils. Apply at
once for terms, &c, 64t
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u. H. Cohen

Says he will not be undersold an same ouoL,.
goo1s) by any merchant in the city. L.
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To Rent.

Store, 24x80 feet, corner Monroe and Me-.
streets, to rent. Apply to
12-f GEO. W. WALKpp
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have a number of very fine Jersey milcl
cows for sale. Terms easy
eff A. B. HAWKINS
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COIRcn's

Line OF Dolmans, Circulars, listers, Walking
jackets, Jerseys and Wraps is now complete, and
an examination of them will certainly result in
a purchase. AT
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-11-06

In stock at Cohens, and which he offers at such
low margins of profit cannot be duplicated in
quality and price in Tallahassee. 4-3t
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For Rent !!

The residence lately occupied by DR.. c. L..
Mitchell Apply to ]. T. Bernard & Son. 6 If
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AT Cohen's are simply elegant, and as the price
is very low, it will pay you to lay in supply
while full line can be selected from. AT
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Goldfish.

Mackerel, Maccaron and Cheese, at
AT G. w SAvoN G COS
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You Can Find

An elegant line Of Kid Gloves at Cohen 's-on|y
rs cents A,
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12-4 all wool Blanket.
1874 genuine Marseilles Spread
11-4 Sattcen Quilt, or
"a Damask Table Cover,
Go 10 COHEN's.
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NOW READY!

The IMMIGRATION FLoRIDIAN; II pages :
the best immigration Document of the Season.
PRICES:
oht uoZcn copies. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. so
One hundred copies 90
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Cut Loaf

and Pulverized sugar, at
4-2t G.. w. SAXON & Cd,
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And New Leon County Syrup, at
sgt SAXON & Cos.
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Fresh Supply

Of Nice Crisp Crackers, various kinds, just re-
ceivcd, at sgt SAXON d Co.'S.
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100000
Another Lot

Brick for sale, by George Damon & Son. 5 If
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Chow Chow.


by the quart, at [42t] G. w. SAXON & Cos.
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Ora ham Flour

and New Syrup, at
Act G. w SAVOY G. Co,s
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Another Lot
OF Cotton Batting, Just received, at
OCT SAXON & Co.'S
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Pin Head DAT NIeaI.

[42l G. w. SAXON & Co
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Attest: c A BRYAN. Clerk.
TALLAHASSEE, Oct. %, 1898.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07

In medication, as in aught else, prudence
should be our guide. Yet thousands cast it to the
winds. Every new nostrum finds its patrons, the
medical empires of every false school have their
gulls. Every change in the gamut of humbug is
rung successfully-for time st least-the notes
being furnished by the credulous. In happy
contrast to the many advertised impostures of the
day stands Hosetter's Stomach Bitters, now in
its third decade of popularity, approved and
recommended by physicians, Endorsed by the
press of many lands, sought and priced by inva-
lids everywhere 1t is an ascertained specific for
and preventive of malarial diseases, chronic in
digestion, liver complaint and constipation,
checks the growth of rheumatism and neuralgia,
is peerless inyigorant and useful diuretic.
Nervous people benefit by it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
The American Queens.
T. De Witt Talmage.

Among the queens whom I honor are
the female day school teachers of this
land. l put upon their brow the coro-
net. They are the sisters and daugh--
rers of our towns and cities, selected
out of a vast number of applicants be-
moral endowments. There are in none OF
your homes women more worthy.
Tnese persons, some of them, come out
from aff1uent homes, choosing teaching
as useful profession; others, finding
that father is older than he used to be,
and that his eyesight and strength are
not as good as once, go to teaching to
history of the majority of the female
teachers in the public schools when say,
Father is dead" After the estate was
settled, the family, that were comfort
able before, are thrown on their re-
sources.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
A Remarkable Coincidence.
Frssa the Chicago Mail.

"You ask me if am superstitious,
said a well-known hotel clerk. "No,
not to any extent. There is one thing,
however, that [ have noticed. There
are certain numbers on the annunciator
that demand more attention than others.
I don't account for it. / suppose there
is no way of accounting for it, and SO I'll
let it 90. But | haven't failed to notice
it. Because certain rooms are occupied
more than others is no excuse for it.
''Pn tell you a strange thing that
watch. 1t was quiet in the hotel, for
nearly every guest was in. was read
ing a newspaper. when my attention
was called toa number on the board
which was uncovered. / glanced at it,
called front, told the boy to GO to Nc ),
and resumed my reading. In Y
minutes the boy returned, and sd
there was no response. l looked over
the rooms that had been taken, and
found that no one had been assigned to
the room in question. | didn't think
ANYTHING more about it then, for the
wires frequently get disarranged, and
one push on the button will uncover the
numbers OF three or four rooms.
"a little later the same number was
uncovered again, and / called to the
DOy anu gave Hill Tic Key t01l1uS ull1
to go into the room and light the gas
and inspect it. If there is anything
that will make negro's teeth chatter it
is to go on such an errand. However
he-went, and in about ten minutes re-
turned with the information that the
room was unoccupied. The number
dropped again, but said moth
ing more thinking now that the
wires were disarranged. [ went off
watch and went to bed.
'When came down ana picked up
the morning paper, the first thing | saw
was the announcement of the death of
Senator Logan. Then I recalled the
fact that he always occupied the room,
the number of which had acted SO
strangely when he was here. I am not
superstitious, but l confess [ thought it
a very strange occurrence. | told this
same thing to my doctor, and he laughed
so heartily about it that | have never
told it since till now. No, won't tell
you what the number is"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
SOAP PEDDLERS IN WALTHAM.
A Sharp Trick Played by Crowd of Tin
Grant Vendors,

Grant Vendors.
Two or three days ago Chief of Police Bur-
leigh, of Waltham, learned that six or seven
strangers were III the city peddling what pur-
ported to be Pearlne, and that in connection
herewith they were perpetrating what Was
practically fraud. Il seems that they had
two teams and were canvassing the town very
thoroughly. Going from house to house,
they would offer packages of what they called
Pearline although in order to save themselves
from the grip of the law, they had labeled
them "Perllne" With every eight packages,
which they sold for ST. they gave eight bars
of soap. The Chief encountered them on the
street and two of the 1nen-one on each team
who seemed to have the handling Of the
business gave their names as Isaac G. Wor-
cester and Hiram Bedding. They claimed, in
response to the charge that they ped
ding without license, that they were selling
goods of their own manufacture and that
they were giving the soap away. Before the
case could be presented to Judge Luce and
warrant obtained they had all Skipped the
town. and numerous families are now be-
wailing the fact that they have a lot of worth
less powder and light bars of poor soap,
worth, all told, less than % cents, to show for
a good dollar The names Of the party, rs
registered at the Prospect House, where they
stopped while in Waltham, are Z. H. Barnes,
John Goodwin. C. d. Osgood. @. A. Frost, J.
Malcolm, Fl. Carroll, and G. H. Haley.-Bos-
ton Herald