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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-01-29
ANoIElEg HaoGE0E.
Probable Murder ia Ruby valley
A MANS Throat Cut.

Probable Murder ia Ruby Valley
A Mans Threat Cat.
The following dispatch from
Halleck was received at this Office
early this morning:
Thomas O'Connor, OF North
Ruby, found in his house with his
throat cut. Very bad wound. Is
still alive.
Len Wines"
From Wm. Il. Cotant, who
came down from Halleck this
morning, we gathered the follow
ing particulars as told to him:
"Last evening after dark one Of
O'Conor's Children, small boy,
went over to James Wilson's
house which is only short distance
from O'Connor's, and told Wilson
to come over, that his father and
mother were in a row. Wilson
refused TO 90 stating that be did
not wish to interfere. The boy in
sisted and finally Wilson went with
him. On approaching the house
they found no evidence that any
one was within and going around
to the kitchen they entered and
struck light, then passed into
another room where they found
blood on the floor. They then
went into the third room where they
found O'Connor on the floor with
his throat cut; the wind pipe being
nearly or quite severed, but still
conscious though unable to speak.
The victim had evidently been
searching for something as blood
was found upon q trunk and other
articles within the room.
The sufferer made known by signs
that he wanted pen and paper, and
after considerable time had been
spent in the search Of an old blank
book, a pencil was found with
which Thomas O'Connor then and
there wrote a statement accusing
his wife and daughter with the
crime, to which statement he was
duly sworn by Len Wines, ]. F.,
who happened to be in the neigh
borhood and was called in for the
purpose. Mrs. 0'Connor and
her daughter were found at Kren-
kie's, a short distant from their
home, but we did not learn that
they made any statement as TO the
affair.
This is substantially the state
ment as given to Mr.. CotanL by
James Wilson, and there IS no
doubt that the matter will be fully
investigated. As there is no avail
able medical assistance, it is sup
posed the victim will net survive
his terrible injuries.
Thomas O'Connor has been a
resident OF Ruby Valley for many
years, where he was engaged in
farming and blacksmithing. Last
Spring he had some trouble with
his wife which resulted in a tempo
rary separation. O'Connor came to
Elko and worked IN the blacksmith
shop of N. P. Goubager during the
Summer, but about Christmas he
returned to his family and has been
living there since. Col. Moore
stopped there yesterday afternoon
and had a talk with Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Connor on land matters, and the
Colonel says SO far as he could see
the relations between the man and
his wife were perfectly amicable.
The trouble evidently occurred after
l. loFt IudapanIapt
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06

Florida will eventually become the
most thickly populated State of the
Union. While in other sections of the
country it takes one hundred acres or
more Of land to support family, here
ten acres in grapes, pears or any one or
more of dozens Of different products will
support large family in luxury In the
future here will be a counterpart of the
"vine-clad hills of France" orange groves
incompatible, tropical fruits of every va
riety such as can be nowhere else found
in such profusion and quality, and "Flor-
ida climate" beside which "the sunny
skies of Italy" are of Dakotian aspect,
and in which the "elixir Of life is SO
copiously blended as to make the sick
we'll and reinfuse into old age the spirit
of youth, and-and-well, what we
started out to say was that everybody
who wants wealth, happiness and long
life should come to FLORIDA.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06

There are a number of applicants
for the position of Superintendent of the
State Asylum, at Chattahoochee, made
vacant by the death of Major Alexander
Moseley. Many are of the opinion that
a physician should be appointed, urging
that the number of patients (about 27O)
is so large, and constantly increasing,
that it is impossible for the physician to
get around to each one every day, as he
should. We think it would be eminently
proper for the board to appoint physi-
clan to the office Of Superintendent of
the Asylum.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
SHERIFF TURNER'S REMOVAL.

We publish on our first page to-day
side by side-the editorial of the Times
Union and the communication from "Jus-
tice," with accompanying affidavlts pro
and con on the subject. The editorial
must have been written without proper
understanding of the facts in the case.
while "Justice had all the facts before
him, and places the case before the public
in it's proper light.
Both sides sent up afidavits, which are
given to the public.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
FLORIDA,S OUTLOOK.

One year ago this week yellow fever
was declared epidemic in Jacksonville,
and the world at large proceeded to go
wild and lose their wits. Every branch
of business in Florida suffered, and had
it not been for the indomitable energy
and vim of our citizens it would have re-
suited fatally to the business interests OF
our fair State The whole world knows
how quickly we recovered from the blow,
and they have been watching our re-
markable progress and rapid improve
ment with eyes Of wonder. The State
Board of Health has vigilently guarded
every avenue of danger, and all now feel
confident that the danger mark has been
safely passed. There will be no yellow
fever in Florida this year. Confidence
has been restored. Northern capital
lists are making liberal and extern
sive investments in all parts of Florida
Never before in the history of the State
has there been such a general display of
vim or such extensive public improve
ments. There are more railroads, pros
pective and in actual course of construc-
ton, than ever before known. Nature
has smiled upon us and given abundant
crops. From all points comes the news
that tourist travel to Florida will be
larger this year than ever. Real estate
is In active demand. Factories of various
kinds are being erected and placed in
sue cessful operation. In fact, Florida is
now in steady boil of progress, prosper
ity and push-an era much better than a
boom. The State Bureau of immigration
is thoroughly organized and will extern
sively advertise our resources and attrac-
tions. Florid is on the upward march
and we invite the whole world to come
and rejoice with us.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
TAXING CONSUMERS.

The abortive attempt to organize a
Salt Trust accomplished one good result
1t drew out from the chief Republican or
gan in this city, says the New York
World, the warning that "the duty on
imported salt may not appear to Con-
gress desirable one to retain if the pro-
ducers combine to shut up part of the
American works and to tax consumers.
But this is just what number of other
tariff-fostered Trusts are doing. Why
should Congress not apply the proposed
remedy to them?
The Sugar Trust, protected by duty
OF 70 per cent, has "shut up part of the
American works" and is ''taxing consum-
ers'' at the rate of s9o,oOo,00O year.
The soft-coal combinations, protected
by duty of IS cents a ton, "limit pro-
duction," tax consumers and keep their
miners on starvation wages. Why should
Congress consider the duty on coal "a
desirable one to retain 2"
The lumber lords, protected by a duty
of 81 per 900 feet, annually "regulate
the output" and tax consumers Why
not apply to them the medicine with
which the Salt Trust was threatened by
the protection organ?
There are scores Of other combinations
which are enabled by the tariff practi-
cally to control the home market and ar
bitrarily to fix the prices Of their COM
modify. Not all Of them have the cour-
age of their cupidity, like the Sugar
Trust. But they all "tax the consumer"
That is the logic of the tariff: And more
and more of the people are beginning to
see it.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
TIMPA,S THRIFT.

Tampa is blessed with wlde-awake,
stirring, drive-ahead citizens, and through
their efforts grand thing for Florida is
now being worked up. If successful,
and there is every indication that it will
be, this scheme will not alone greatly
benefit Tampa and the whole of Florida,
but will be of national Importance.
The plan is to establish line Of Amer
lean steamships from Tampa to Aspin-
wall, and to make this sure success Con-
gress is to be memorialized, asking that
the company be subsidized to the extent
of one million dollars year for five years,
and that Tampa be made port Of entry,
the company agreeing to operate first
class line of steamers Of American build
The Tampa Board of Trade laid this
matter before the Board of Trade of Chi
cago and invited them to send delega-
ton to investigate the feasibility of the
plan. The result was that the Chicago
Board of Trade, Produce Exchange, Lum-
Der Exchange and Commercial Exchange
all passed resolutions favoring the memo
rializing of Congress, aud all the lines of
railway between Chicago and Tampa have
formed a pool as to low through rates,
operating in connection with the steam
ship lines.
A party of nineteen prominent Chicago
business men, representing the CONNER
cial bodies of Chicago, and three newspa-
per reporters, of the Interocean, Tribune
and Herald, under the guidance of Mr.. S.
A. Jones, Of Tampa, to whose vim and
energy much of the success of this plan
is due, last week made tour over the
route in an elegant parlor car and Wis
tied Tampa. They are to report
to their respective bodies what they think
of the route, give in detail the advantages
that Tampa offers as port of entry, and
any other information that they may
CLEAN during their trip that would help in
the successful furtherance of the plan.
They expressed themselves as being we'll
pleased, and the final accomplishment of
the plan can be classed as certainty, for
few bodies Of men in the Union are so
powerful and successful in gaining the
ear of Congress as is the Chicago Board
Of Trade.
The reporters Of the three Chicago
journals are sending full reports of the
trip to their respective papers, and Flori-
da is thereby being extensively adver-
tised.
This undoubtedly means big boom for
Florida-and to Tampa belongs the
credit.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06

The most utterly demagogical ap-
pointment which has been made by any
President in recent years was Mr.. Harri-
sons appointment of Corporal Tanner to
be Commissioner of Pensions, says the
New York World And from the way in
which that bull in the china shop has
been carrying on it looks as though the
party would be held for heavy bill of
damages
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06

are one of the modern wonoen
world. That marvellous network oil unu ~
streams, over which the tourist can ~
rail and in boats, constitutes the cow cow. n
gay capital. This labyrinth OF sliss ..a.a
with scrupulous care; for any oo os,sJ 4
the flow of the sewage would De s.e 49,
serious results to the health OF INC n
of the city above. The sewers OLA o.
man system are the liver ana ~ w. -ol
in order to keep disease out OF INC y II ~
city which they area part, they n'I n, ri
ways free and unobstructed. -, I'D
Pleasant Purgative Pellets are INC ~ q
and cathartic knownfor the pulPk I'd
sugar-coated granules, in walls, al"s'''
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
Sunday Freight Tran.

In railroad circles the question - S 4
agitated of disseminating all the 0uS n
train operations on southern l4 Ss 'sal 4
urged on the ground that the rosa n., vi!
much business in six days as 10 se. .ssa
one-seventh less expense TO thems .hsr q
will also thus be enabled to gran: ~. ed Z
ees the needed rest of one dsy ~ ao.s pa J
The Western & Atlantic road, u0 mi H.
freight of any kind on Sunday, . ss
business in its yards on that Gay eATe ]
of receiving cars from other ROADS, NE rdk
vile road, has also adopted tne live live 49,
the exception that on that roau The r -
perishable goods are hauled. :, ~ fse,
northern trunk lines will not nau a,oet So,
for twenty-four hours after IL oc, ~ H. v
night. The country is coming o ~ .
South as usual, will be found lu Tips
new order of things.-Chattanooso
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
NOW Is THE TIME.

Now is the time to agitate for the crea-
ton of such a powerful public opinion
against trusts as will readily crystaize
into stringent law against them, says the
Western Rural 1t is believed that the
people generally realize that they must
work earnestly for the protection of their
rights or greed will devour them
Trusts are the order of the day. Trusts
reach out to rob the people all the way
from the cradle to the grave. New ones
are being organized all the time The
sugar bowl, the salt receptacle, the dishes
from which we eat, the coal we burn, the
cradle that we rock and the casket in
which our dead lies, are all trusted " or
practically so. 1t is cent filched from
us here and dollar there and two dollars
yonder. We are being fayed alive. The
business of the country is like a great
robbers roost, and day by day invisible
fingers clutch our pocketbooks with the
keen grip of wise. We cannot stand it
if we would, and we do not believe that
the American people, with the spirit of
independence bred in them, would for
ever stand it if they could. Self-protec-
tion is the first law Of nature, though one
that has been greatly disregarded by the
masses. It will assert its power, how
ever. But every day that we delay to
move forward to crush out these trusts,
and protect ourselves, the poorer we are,
aud the harder it will be to accomplish
the work of reform. Let US move for.
ward at once to crush the trusts both by
limiting consumption and working for
efficlen antitrust legislation.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06

1t seems that Joseph B. Upton, who
was defeated for Congress in the Sixth
District last fall, has corner on the post
Office market in Missouri, and no man can
secure an appointment as postmaster in
that State except through his influence.
And now comes James Tralllnger, who
was recently appointed postmaster at
Palopinto, Benton county, and deposes
that he paid said Upton six dollars, with
the promise of more when he should Sc
cure the position. He also asserts that
the newly appointed postmaster at War
saw had to pay Upton twenty-five dol
lars. Surely the people will not again
vote for party that sanctions such traf-
fc in offices of public trust.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
a Deserved Comn,.
To the Editor Of the r,o,,,

TO the Editor OF the FtoRrDrAx.
rl Ihe valedic,ory delivered BY W..
Thomas, daughter of Dr. p " ns I'D
Cedar Keys, one of the grsdn.,.. Q. hass.
Hamilton county, on the occasion : a y y,
mencement Exercises on June 1,,s u ssc
sesses SO much merit, in its pure ~ ~ I
tiful metaphors and pathetic ;. .aelaA
with the consent of the YOUNG LA us'nes Z
publication that your readers ma, ~ 'saas|
the talent and attachments Of F. , spr'ss
can only regret that all who NAV ivy Cd
enjoy the privilege of listening - COZ Rda !
by the fair valedictorian, SO &c - :" dees
we'll her admirable eloculjoO. q % apDrsA,
0u''onary powes
F.P. r.,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-08-06
MRS. Waitess

Having taken charge of the mouse - ~
Whitaker House, is now prepai0N
date boarders.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-21

~ The working of the Australian ballot
reform system in Massachusetts on Tuesday
was perfectly satisfactory. No difficulties of
any kind occurred, and no delays or embar-
rassments. The result is one that should
greatly strengthen the cause of ballot reform
in the honest minds and especially among
Democrats. Last year, when the employers
of men were able to know how their work
men voted, Massachusetts was Republican by
80 600 majority. This year, when the secre-
sy of the ballot has enabled men to vote as
they wish, without intimidation, the MAORI
ty almost reaches the vanishing point. Bal
lot reform is essentially Democratic. Its
purpose and effect are to secure actual Free
dom at the ballot-box to ''all sorts and con-
ditions of men," to make manhood suffrage
a fact and Ito curb the disposition of the
rich and powerful to assume more than fair
share of authority. That is Democracy.
That is sAmericanism.-N. Y. World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-21
Tony York; (Alt. Hartman) Writes
Another Letter to His Sweetheart,

DEAR JULIA Il know suspense is operat-
ing upon your adipose tissue like bottle of
ant1-fst and have been feeling for you ac-
cordingly. Yes l think l am losing flesh
thinking Julia dear of you, but circumstanc-
es over which have no iurirdiction compel
me appear frigid and Indifferent. have in
formed you on several occasions that could
not afford to assimilate with the feminine
gender in a matrimonial way as long as the
protective tariff was maintained on the ne
cessities of life married or unmarried. l
can't afford to feed family on rice SOUP on
a 20 per cent. tariff schedule; neither can
provide swaddling clothes as long as there is
35 per cent. tariff on linen. And, further
more, occasions might arise wherein mustard
plasters would be necessary and, darling j.,
there is duty of 10 ceuts pound on mus
tard. Another necessity in the successful
construction of large family is worm can
dy, and this is protected to the tune of 80
per cent. No, at present, I don't want to
take contract as supervising architect of a
family. However, as told you in my last,
hold the fort. think see a gleam in the
distance. The recent election has convinced
me that tariff reform is coming, aud when
she arrives you'll hear me cooling around
you like turtle dove round its red eyed
mate. Wait for me, Julia, and we'll join the
matrimonial caravan in due form of law.
LII tH0 uu6au tlLle, Wnlle you are lingering
in state of expectancy, you might occupy
yo1r spare moment studying dress reform.
recommend the Janness- Miller text book
Annie's theory practically applied may ap-
pear little costly on its face, but you will
find it handy-that is, think you will,
of course, have never tried it but it looks
handy. All you have to do is to exclaim
''presto change" give the puckering string
of your black point lace and diamonds a
yank and in an instant you are in full Turk
ish costume. Before closing allow me to
state that while 1 don't care much how you
dress so long as you keep within the limits
of the ordinance in such cases made and pro-
vided. I will promptly veto any attempt of
yours to wear a leg of mutton for sleeve.
Neither will l permit you to go to ''lemon
squeeze" frolic in dress that don't reach
above the belt; wont pay any doctor bills
for sickness superinduced by indecent ex-
posure. Without regard to style or the size
of your head you must not wear hat more
than eighteen inches high and two feet
across the stump.
With these preliminary remarks 1 am
yours for the remainder of time after the 30
per cent. tariff is taken off of summer bon
nets. Tony YoRRIK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-21
A TALK WITH MR.. BRICE.
He Would be Satisfied With the
Selection OF any OF the SEN
afoFial Candidates

GALLON, Nov. l4.-Hon. Calvin S.
Brice was in the city to-day. He stated
to your correspondent that he held the
senatorial matter 10 reserve until after
the election, so that all aspirants might
work freely for Democrtic success at
the polls. He does not desire the honor
unless his selection meets the approba-
ton Of the best Democrats of the state,
and although he would like to be cho-
sen he will be satisfied with the selec-
ton of any of the candidates, all of
whom he considers good men and his
personal friends. He announces him
self at the solicitation of the people of
the northwest, who desire senator
from that territory, and feels gratified
at the warm assurances on the part of
his friends and neighbors. He expects
to call on the Democratic members
elect, but. will ask no pledges. He
thinks that he can benefit the Democ-
racy of the state by being in the senate.
Referring to national politics he spoke
very encouragingly of the prospects for
Democratic success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-21
WANANIAKER's BROKEN PROM
ISE.
Wade Hampton's Compliments to the
Post M sfnr GonowoI

Wade Hampton's Compliments to the
Postmaster General.
b. F. Clayton, of Columbus, s. c.,
was two weeks ago appointed postmas-
ter, vice Wade Hampton Gibbes, a
gentleman of high standing in the
State. Mr.. Claton is an "Independent.n ~
Postmaster General Wanamaker had
promised not to remove Mr.. Gibbes un-
til his term expired. The following
letter in relation to Mr.. Gibbe's remov-
al, from Senator Wade Hampton, now
hunting on his plantation in Mississip-
pi, is published in the NeaUs and Courier.
Senator Hampton writes Mr.. Wana-
maker as probably no Postmaster Gen.
eral of the United States was ever writ
ten before:
GLEN ALLEN, MISS, Nov. 8, 1890.
To Hon. John Wanamaker.
SIR: The enclosed extract from a
South Carolina paper has caused me
great surprise. Perhaps you may re-
member, ifyour memory is not treach-
orous, your assurance to me few days
ago that Mr.. Gibbes should not be re.
moved until the expiration of his term
in February next. Not only did you
do this but you voluntarily assured me
that inasmuch as Columbia was my
postottice you would, when successor
to Mr.. Gibbes was to be appointed, con-
suit me.
1t is matter of small Importance to
me who takes the place of Mr.. Gibbes,
but as | informed him in passing
through Columbia of the promise you
had made, you may perhaps under
stand how your action has placed me in
false position. But it is fortunate for
me that Mr.. Gibbes will know that at
least told him the truth, though was
grievously deceived in believing what
was said to me. Ishall know better in
future what reliance to place on state.
ments emanating from the same source.
The newspapers state that besides
managing the great department over
which you preside you are running a
Sunday school in Philadelphia, and it
occurs to me that you might, with profit
to yourself, select as the most appro-
pirate subject of a lecture to your pupils
the instructive story of Ananias and
Sapphira. This would give you fine
field for you eloquence in explaining to
your young charges the importance OF
contining themselves to the truth--ex-
cept when some fancied advantage
might be obtained over q political op-
ponent. I am,
Your obedient servant,
WADE HAMPTON.
The extract referred to tells of the re-
moval of Mr.. Gibbes,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-21

man who has practiced medicine for 40 years,
ought to know salt from sugar; read what he says:
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
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Have prescribed it great many times and its ef-
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Yours Truly,
L. L, G0RSUCH, MD.
Office, 215 Summit ST.
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