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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
SHERIFF STEVENSON,
FATHER FOLEY AND GASKINS.


sHERIFFs SHELLY AND ANDERSON.
DEPUTY SHERIFF KURTZ AND REPORTERS.
Gaskins ascended the gallows with a
firm tread, and at no time did he exhibit
the least fear. All the persons on the
scaffold then knelt with uncovered heads,
while Father Foley offered short but
fervent prayer. Gaskens then stood up
and Mr.. Stevenson and Kurtz tied his
feet together.
On the platform of the gallows was
Sheriff Shelley, of Putnam county, An
derson, of Orange and Stevenson, of
Volusia, Deputy Sheriff Hizer, of Put
nam and Kurtz of Volusia.
In clear and distinctive voice Gas
kins then made his speech:
81 am here to-day, my friends, broth
ers and sisters, white and black, to be
executed, and I can say to you with a
clear conscience that I have made nv
peace with God, and this day l expect
to be with him.
"God bless the people of DeLand !;
may they prosper in this lite and meet
me in the other world. That is ALL"
The sheriff then adjusted the black
cap and placed the rope around the
condemned mans neck Everyone then
stepped back from the trap. Father
Foley returned to say good bye, and
just as he had stepped from the trap, ,and
Gaskins had replied,
"GooD-BYE,'
Stevenson pulled the rope attached to
the trigger and the murderer was hurl-
ed into eternity.
The fall of six feet made the heavy
timbers of the gallows vibrate. The
murderer made single gurgling sound
and all was still.
VIM. Gaskins was dead.
His neck was broken bv the fall.
Not muscle moved after the trap was
sprung, not breath drawn; the man
was still as statue, save the per rdulum
motion caused by the drop.
The trap fell at 10 :46; at 10 :56 a slight
twitching of the fingers was noticed, this
was all the movement made. At II :28
Doctors Lyon and Lancaster pronounced
the man dead and IL :29 he was cut down
and put in his coffin.
The body was turned over to McNeill
& Allen, city undertakers, who gave it a
decent burial in the potter's field in the
DeLand cemetery.
Those who have witnessed many hang
ings say that this was one of the best
conducted that they had ever seen.
There was not hitch or single thing
to make the horrible scene any more un-
pleasant than could possibly be helped.
THE ROPE.
The rope used was the one prepared
for Austin the negro who was to have
been hung in Palatka to-day, but whose
sentence was commuted to imprison-
ment for life. Mr.. Shelley, the sheriff of
Putnam county presented it to Mr.. Stew.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07

enson with his compliments. tits, or
rather was, q inch manila, but had
been stretched down to less than p inch.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
(FrOm Thursdays Extra.)

IURSDAY at IL
O'Clock a. m. VIM.
Gaskins was hung
for the murder of
his wife, Tin a
Gaskins at Dayto-
ma on the oath of
last Dece NJ b er.
This harde n I'd
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
SENT TO ETERNITY!
First Legal Execution that Ever
Took Place in the County.
HE MEETS HIS MAKER

Crime with His Life History of
ima1 The Fatal Moment Ham,
mOmd Gets u Reprieve, Etc.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07

structed Mr.. Stevenson to give it to the
reporter Immediately after the execu-
tion.
The cell door was then opened and the
procession proceeded to the gallows in
following order:
SHERIFF STEVENSON,
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07

ASKINS'
face ex.
hibited
no trace
of emo
ton, no
fear for
his future
being or
rem
for his
past sins
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Old World America.

eJt,was observed by Hugh Miller that, al
though this continent is the New World in
relation to it's discovery by civilized man, it
is an old world, much older than Europe, in
srelation to the types Of its animals and plants
For example, the big trees of California are
of older stock than any trees now growing in
Europe. The question has been raised il
some of the races of Siberia and Eastern
Asia have not sprung from American abo-
rhymes, rather than our Indians to have come
from that quarter.
Ii the case of such plant as the common
heather of England and Scotland, found
growing wild in Nova Scotia, it is-a matter
of curious interest to determine whether it
is native to the soil or has been introduced
from Europe
Professor Lawson OF Halifax, decides that
the plant had its home here. To his view
there was a time when the plant was abund-
ant in our northern lands, and its present
rare occurrence marks a dying out of the
species on this side of the ocean. Its vigor-
Gus growth in Europe is due to the eircum-
stance that it is there young plant on vir-
gin soil.
1t was Buttons idea that all the forms of
animal and plant life common to the two
continents were introduced here after the
discovery by Europeans The idea was nat
urally suggested by the rapidity with which
this continent was peopled and stocked with
all domestic animals and cultivated plants
The teaching from Buttons day to recent
period has been to the same effect OF late
the evidence has been accommodating to prove
this view to be not only false but directly the
reverse of what had been the real order OF
succession. Companion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Composition of Ouicksand.

Quicksand is found in nearly all parts OF
the country, but in very great quantity along
the Platte river in Nebraska. 1t is composed
principally of mica, or small particles of
rock disintegrated from large bodies of rock
and subjected to a continuous washing pro-
cess. The water removes all the raggedness
or angular shape from the particles The
fragments become smooth and Shiny and
slip upon each other with the greatest facil.
ity, so that any heavy weight resting upon
this sand causes the particles to be displaced.
They separate from the center, allowing the
weight to sink until solid basis is reached.
When particles of sand are ragged and an
gular any weight pressing on them will
crowd them together until they are COM
pacted into solid mass. A sand composed
of mica or soapstone mixed with water seems
incapable Of such consolidation. Louis
G1oha- Den,ocrat
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Queen Maria of Portugal

Queen Maria Pia of Portugal is one of the
best dressed women in Europe, as she is also
the possessor of some of the most beautiful jew
els, her parures of rubies and diamonds being
famous Although her manner is somewhat
reserved and cold as compared with that of
the king, who is most sincerely loved by his
subjects, she has earned for herself the popu-
lar title of ''Angel of Pity" on account of
the prominent part she takes in the principal
charities il the country. The working of
some of these charitable enterprises isperson-
ally superintendent by her majesty, who de-
votes a certain portion of her leisure to study
ing the reports, and thus becomes acquainted
with every detail Of the various organiza-
tions.--Detroit Free Press
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

IRGINIA:-IN VACATION-I In the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, February 18th, 1889.
Alexander Fayne and Estiline rayne, his wife,
G Plaintiffs
Louisa Hart, Lettie Garrison, j. F. Hanger, and
q Alice. his wife, George Lngleman and Emma
his wife, Robert Greaver, John AreIrart, An
drew Arehart, John smith, and Judy his wife,
Josiah Arehart, and James G. Arehart,
Defendants
~ IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to have partition in
kind if practicable OF certain house and lot near
Valley Mills. Augusta County, Va. containing
wo acres of land which belonged the late
sophia Arehart, at the time of her death and ii
partition in kind be impracticable then for sale
of said house and lot, i'll order to division of the
proceeds thereof amongst those entitled thereto
1t appearing by affidavit filed, that James G.
.Arehart is nonresident of this state it is Or
dered that he do appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this notice, and do what
S necessary TO protect his interest.
Teste- j. n. RYAN. Clerk
Geo. 5. Lightner, p. q. febl5-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

81 was riding over town ON Blue Island
avenue car the other morning. said a young
lawyer yesterday, land, as | had cigar,
was On the front platform. The driver of the
car was big, hearty, good natured Irish
man whom | remembered having seen on the
line long time. was in conversational
mood, so | said to him: My friend, you've
been driving here for a long time, haven't
youP He turned upon me with twinkle in
his eye and replied; Yes, sor; nigh on to
twelve year; me an the off horse thare hez
bin togither all that time l looked at the
imping animal and could well believe the
statement Then | remarked that the COM
pany must think a great deal of him. 'Yis
indade, sor,' he replied Last wake the two
iv us wuz taken sick-they got docthor for
the horse and they locked me- Gidup thare!'
Chicago Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Inventor Westinghouse Millions.

George Westinghouse. of Pittsburg, is esti
mated to be worth S2o, OOO,0o0, which he made
first by his air brakes for engines and railroad
cars. Every man who travels nowadays
pays tribute to Westinghouse. His inven-
tons made fast travelling possible. Thequick
stopping of q train was next to impossible
before his brakes came into use, and hence II
was dangerous to run fast and create too
great momentum. While talking with Mr.
Westinghouse recently he was approached by
a gentleman of his acquaintance, who re-
called the fact that Mr.. Westinghouse had
once offered him his brake inventions for the
sum of $1,000, Since he founded his enor-
moEa fortune Mr. Westinghouse has been In
-terested in various other enterprises, including
the natural gas development at Pittsburg,
electric light and motors and railroad build.
ing.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Patience with the Living.

Sweet friend, when thou and are gone
Beyond earths weary labor,
When small shall be our need of grace
From comrade or from neighbour q
Passed all the strife, the toll, the care,
And done with all the signing,
What tender Tgfh Shall we have gained,
ALAS, by simply dying? 81
Then lips too chary of their praise
Will tell our merits over,sE
And eyes too swift our faults to see
Shall no defect discover.
Then hands that would not lift stone
Where stones were thick to cumber
Our steep hill path, will scatter flowers
Above our pinoW ed 5. UNI Der.
Sweet friend, perchance both thou and |,
Ire owe is past Iorgiving,
Should lake the earnest lesson home:
Be patient with The living.
To-day's repressed rebuke may save
Our binding tears tomorrow; (
Then patience, cen when keenest edge
May whet nameless sorrow!
tbs easy to be gentle when
Deaths Silence shames our clamor;
And easy TO discern the best,
Through memory s my stic g.amor; -
@asuswise it We're torsthee aud me,
Ere love is past forglviilg, @k8
TO take the lender lesson home:
Be patient with the living. 80
-Crtstian Adroeate.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

Two.ladies entered a fashionable church in
New York just before the services began,
and one of them remarked to the sexton that
the star on the pulpit, in which were great
many gas jets, had the point turned the
wrong way, and that it should point up in
stead of down. The dignified old man, feel
ing that his quarter of a century's experience
izing the difficulty of making a change,
Strengthened up and said: Ladies, we are
told in the Scriptures that the star hung over
the manager to lead the wise men thither. II
it was to guide them to the sacred spot and
direct them to the manager, Of course it would
point down and not up" The star remains
as it was-Chicago Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

Oliver Ditson, the music publisher, left
$4,000 to various charitable institutions and
also set apart s25, 900 as a fund for poor and
needy musicians, to be expended under the
direction of c. H. Ditson, James K. Paine
and B. j. Lang. He also remembered all the
employees of his firm and those of several
banks. This generosity was in keeping with
the tenor of Mr.. Ditson's life, which was that
of kindly, systematic, energetic business
man. He had built up his immense business
by honorable methods, and retained to his
last day the friendship and respect of those
with whom he held business or social rela-
tions-New York Home Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

There have come forward ella mants to
vast estate, covering fair slice of Minnesota,
nearly half of Wisconsin, with the city OF
st. Paul thrown in. The claimants are de-
scendants of Capt Jonathan Carver, of the
40, vas presented with the land. There is
IN existence a deed of an undivided 5,CtD
acres out of this debatable tract 1t is said
ttat the present claim has not been rscog-
u;Zsd by congress because part of the dssAis
we're missing, having been mislaid in Plants
tiou hall. Iasid,n Nov York World
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Bayartl's Finances.

Despite the reports to the contrary, Score
tary Bayard is comparatively rich man.
He is worth more than $500, 900. He inherited
from his father. the late Senator Bayard,
$4,000 From his wife he acquired tAraa
times that amount By judcious Investments
in Baltimore real estate he has added, at the
very least, 100000 to all this, and is now in
receipt of a handsome and assured income.
He has fully determined to indulge IN rest
and recreation the remainder OF his life
Chicago Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
The New Discovery.

: You have heard your friends and neighbor>
talking about it. You may yourself be one of the
many who know from personal experience just
Just how good a thing it is. If you have tried
it, you one of its staunch friends, because the
wonderful thing about it is, that when once given
II trial. DR.. Kings New Discovery ever after holds
place in the house. If you have never used it
and should be afflicted with cough, cold or any
Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure bottle at
once and give it a fair trial. 1t is guaranteed
every time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles
Free at Hughes & Bells Drugstore. mari 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
A Sound Legal Opinion.

E. cambridge Munday, Esq County Atty,
Clay Co., Tex, says: "Have used Electric Bitters
with most happy results. My brother also was
very low with Maarial Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely of this medicine. Am
satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life.'
Mr.. d. l. Wilcoxson of Horse Cave. KY, adds a
like testimony, saying: He positively believes he
would have died, had it not been for Electric
Bitters
This great remedy will ward off, as we'll as cure,
all Maiarial Disease, and for all Kidney, Liver
and Stomach Disorders, stands unequaled Price
Sc and 81 at Hughes q Bells. mari 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

A social observer criticises what he calls
the .sstupid silence" Of most Americans when
dining in hotels and restaurants ut looks, !"
be says, las if every one had been quarrel
ing. Instead of CHEEKY, quick interchange
of opinion, men and women sit solemn aud
sorrowful at the table as though they were ip
school" For this reason be thinks the gen-
eral use of light table wines would be good
thing, as it would graaota sociabilty.-Chi.
cago Herald
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

Which is the fairest, a rose or lily?
Which is the sweetest, a peach or pear?
Merry's coquetish, and charming is Milly;
Dora is gentle and fair - fher
Sweet as flower was her face when kissed
dove is the romance and glory of life,)
Milly, my playmate, love " like q sister,"
But Dora choose for my wife.
That is right, young man, marry the girl
you love, by all MEANS if she will have you.
Should her health become delicate and her
beauty fade after marriage, remember that
this is usually due to functional disturbances,
weaknesses, Irregularities, or painful disor-
ders peculiar to her sex, in the cure of which
DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription is guaran-
teed to give satisfaction. or money refunded.
See the printed certificate of guarantee on
bottle-wrapper.
For overworked, worn-out, ]" rundown"
debilitated teachers. milliners. dressmakers,
seamstresses, "shop girls housekeepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gener-
ally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the
greatest earthly boon, being unequaled as an
appetizing cordial and restorative tonic, or
etrength-giver.
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ITO OUR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OR AGUE
i SURELY CURED-In this broad assertion,
we speak positively, that, these and all miasma-
tic poi<ons, be radically driven from the sys-
tenn, and a permanent cure guaranteed. Thou
sands of chronic cases, whose test1n0fidls bean
Evidence, have been cured by our infaible rene
dy, which contains neither quinine, arsenic, or
anything injurious. Full treatment free by cd
physician (specialist) of highest standing, also
trial remedy and treatise sent recepE of adj
dress, to ASAHEL MEDICAL. RU4 EAU,
june 22-lyr 29l Broadway, n. Y.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Afraid Ii Was Loaded.

Just after the war, and when the poet
Whittier lived at Amesbury, Mass, he re-
ceived heavy and queer looking box FROM
Lockout Mountain. His niece timid young
woman, feared that the strange arrival might
be an internal machine from the rebels, and
persuaded her uncle to have it buried in the
garden, where it remained till the mail
brought letter saying that the box contained
an inkstand quantity modelled from northern
and southern bullets picked up en- the famous
Tennessee battle feld.-San Francisco Argo
naut.
'Don't get excited when bitten by a mad
dog" observes Georgia paper. Oh, no.
just go right along whistling the same old
tune, and if there is any chance for CO.
nundrum get it off. Don't even think of the
dog
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Y C. VINCENT,
CIVIL ENGINEER.

Having had an experience of sixteen years in
some of The most important engineering in the
United States. offers his professional services to
the public in engineering of every description,
including Railroads, Foundations, SuperStruc-
lures of ridges and Niaducts, Piers, Water
Works, Sewerage Systems, Street Railways. Turn
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Roads, Development of Mineral Lands and Open
ing of Mines, General or Detail Plans Estimates
Specifications and Superintendent of Construc-
ton. Reports made upon existing or proposed
structures. Correspondence solicited references
exchanged. LOCK BOX No. i.
nov l6-6ln Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
Bucklen 6 Arnica Saliva

The best salve in the world for Cuts Bruises.
Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, OF money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Hughes & Robinson, Drug
Slsts. jams 1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
y & o. trains run into Central Union Depot, Clncln-
NATL and Union Depot, Louisville, avoiding trans
fers, and making direct connection for
INDIANAPOLIS, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS,
KANSAS CITY, MEMPHIS, NASHVILLE,
NEW ORLEANS, and all Cities
WEST AND SOUTHWEST
in Effect Feb Jury 10, 1889

No. | runs daily between Old Point Comfort and
clifton Forge, but leaves Clifton Forge daily, ex-
ept saturday, for the West, arriving at Cincin-
aaUi daily except Sunday.
NO. leaves Clifton orge daily 700 a. M, arrive
Iuntins ION SD p. m.
Through tickets and baggage checked to any
destination. Apply TO any c. q o. Ticket Agent
or full information and tickets.
j. T. ODELL, H. w. FULLER,
Gent Manager Gen1 Pass'r Agent
feb22
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01

There is a Mormon settlement in Minnesota
which is said to be steadily growing. They
have six missionaries at work among the
Scandinavian settlers Of the state,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-03-01
The best way TO spend few moments Of your leisure dme is to visit
Whitmore & Liggett's.

at time select
Wv ntendt SPRING GOODS
wv Embroideries, White Goods, DOmeSGCS,
SEASONS
of
Spring Stock goods will
the
&c
tma sore Ce veto
il nc so can
good
live noha vevogv ssnn tim t have wmtw
0m pr nj styles knrh A
su WHITMORE & LIGGETT,
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-%@ SSFEftf5 lINERYi-Idesifet to announces TO
- my friends and the public generally, that I
nave now one of the most complete and thor
oughly equipped LIVERY stables in or out
OF Virginia. Fast and stylish teams, single or
doub!e First-rate saddle horses; Carriages which
1or comfort and elegance cannot be surpassed
with careful and polite drivers, can be secured at
all times, day Or night, It reasonab BILE prices.
Baggage delivered called for at any point in the
city, and carefully handled.
am prepared TO offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
to travelling men. Horses boarded by the day,
week, or month at 1easona bic rates. and the very
best attention guaranteed.
will give my personal attention and assis-
lance to any one leaving horses at my stable, to
sell them to the best advantage.
Give me call and you shall not go away dis
appointed ALEX HARTMAN,
marlS Stanton, Va.
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DR.. PIERCE'S PELLETS

{ regulate and cleanse the liver stomach and
bowels. They purely vegetable and per-
fectly harmless. One a Dose. Sold by
druggists. rs cents vial.
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PRETTY WINTER RESoRT-sOMETHING
ABOUT AUGUSTA PEOPLE IN FLORIDA
HOW TO "BoB" FoRtBAss IN FLORIDA
WATERS, &C.