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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

We mentioned some time since that Mr..
Charles A. Choats was engaged in compiling a
digest of the Decisions of the Supreme Court
of Florida" This valuable work is now nearly
completed, and will be published about May /,
Mr.. Choate having been delayed somewhat in
the work by his duties as special correspondent
of the Times-Union during the extra session of
Legislature.
The book will be a thorough digest of all de-
cisons of the Supreme Court from the date of
its organization to the end of the June term
1888 The head notes of each case are given in
full, under alphabetical heads, and cross refer
ences are so arranged that any paragraphs may
be readily found.
The table of cases will be an excellent feature
Of the book, containing, as it will, brief but
comprehensive history of each case, date and
term at which decision was made, name of JUS
tice who delivered the opinion, dissenting opin-
ions, if any, form and ground of action, dispo-
sition of case etc.
The book will be of great value to the legal
profession, and no law library will be complete
without it. Mr.. Choate has labored assiduously
on the work for several months and has made it
one of the most complete Digests ever published.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
Need for q Block of Five.
From the Chicago Herald.

There are now forty-two States. The Repub-
licans should look around for five more and
make it forty -seven-to match the average tariff
DUTY
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05
Ia CHAPTER. NO. u.

fLOn "a and 4th Mondays in each month, at
s.as on the ~ "AN W. NJ. MCINTOSH, SR-, II. P.
jsf Z & .rcHorE, Secretary
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NOTICE.

THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICA-
l. ton of this notice the undersigned guardian Of
the personal estates of Bessie p Bull and Hattie b.
Bull infants under twenty-one years of age win APP
ply to the Honorable j. B. Whitfield, County Judge
of Leon county, State of Florida, for an order to
sell the undivided interest of said Infants and all
their right and title in and to the following des-
cribed lots of land in the city of Tallahassee In the
county and State aforesaid, to-wit: Lots number
(0D nine-seven and QOOl one hundred in the north
addition of said city of Tallahassee.
ELLA 8. HAND,
j. II. HAND,
Guardians.
March 5, 18S9.-4w
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-05

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssRoccacciO.s, 5,

Ths Bennett & Moulton company with a few new faces in the cast and stronger in chorus than ever, opened their week s stand at the opera house last evening to crowded house. The pretty opera of "Boccaccio' was the attraction and it was presented in highly artistic man. ner. Miss Murphy was as usual grace full and charming, and Miss Goldie, who was seen here for the first time, created favorable impression. Richards and Barlow are not with the company this season, but Ben Lodge, William Wolf and Arthur Wooley carry the comedy parts Ill proper style. Joe Armand's sympathetic voice was as pleasing as ever. This evening ''The Beggar Stu dent" will be given.
 ''Visfts of the Queen of Sheba.'' City hall will be crowded to its fullest capacity on the nights of the grand en. tertainment to be given by Nosahogan lodge, 1. O. O. F., November 20, q and g. The members of the lodge are earnestly working to make the affair a success and it will be the greatest social event of the season. The programme is a long one and contains the names of many noted artists in their particular line, and includes the spectacular panto- mime, Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. The price of tickets are 15 cents, which entities the holder tC one admission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
A CURIOUS INCIDENT.
Grand Army Men Narrowly Esca
 Being Seriously Injured.

Grand Army Men Narrowly Escape
 Being Seriously Injured.
 The Danhury News of last night says: On the return of the delegation of the James E. Moore Post G. A R., which visited the Wadhams Post in Waterbury last Thursday, an accident occurred which, for peculiarity and suddenness, surpasses all rec, I'd. In two seats, turned facing each other, sat Captain c. Quien, Captain H Fanton, Dr Vile and John Benedict. The latter had finished a cigar which he was smoking and threw it down upon the floor at the feet of the quartette. Almost simultaneously with the act there came up a flash of fire which covered the feet of the occupants of the seats. Opposite to them sat Cyrus Ballard. He saw the flash and sprang from his seat, and, at a great risk, caught up a two ounce vial from which a liquid was pouring, which was causing the flame and threw it out of the open door. JohnBenedict had the most of the flames and his pants cought fire. By the aid of others it was put out. but his feet were somewhat burned. All the occupants of the car considered it a narrow escape. What was in the vial no one knows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
POLICE COURT.
Chief E.an Calls Down the Wrath
 of a Prisoner.

of d Prisoner.
 James Curley, dilapidated looking specimen of of the genus tramp was the first on the list this morning in the police court. Chief Egan on being ask ed his record said he had been in state prison or Litchtield jail about all his life. Curley called out from the box, ''you're a d. liar" Judge Bradstreet imposed a sentence of thirty days in jail.
 John McClennon was found on South Main street yesterday asking for money from passers by; he was also drunk. Twenty days and costs in each case in the town house was the sentence.
 Patrick Gardner and Patrick Kelly, two little boys. were in court this morn ing on the charge of theft. Yesterday Patrick Phelan saw one of the boys take box of crackers from within the Meri- den and Waterbury depot and both boys and the crackers disappeared. He noti fled the station agent and the police were telephoned for. Officer Dodds ar. rested the boys and found the crackers under one of the cars at the station. lr court Kelly swore he did not touch the box and Phelan identified Gardner a: the boy who did the stealing. Hi: father was present and it was ther brought out that the boy is incorrigible Judge Bradstreeo discharged Kelly witl repr imand and sentenced Gardner tt the ref orm school during his minority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
HERMAN INSURANCE.
The State Officers Made Defendant
 In An Interesting Case.


 An interesting case has just been ar gued in the superior court at Hartford that of Mary Lawler of Hartford, vs John P. Murphy of Norwich, and others. The plaintiffs husband was insured in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, which has a form of mutual life insurance. Each member pays S1 initiation fee and S1 whenever a member dies, the money going to his heirs. When her husband Thomas Lawler, died, the wife brought ;tion against the president, treasurer and secretary personally for the amount due on the policy, which was not an ar bitrary sum, but the amount of the as sessment not to exceed S1 ,000. The de- fendant in the superior court demurred to the complaint, claiming that the president. treasurer and secretary were not personally bound since the contract was entered into by the organization. The question was argued i'll the superior court where the demurrer was sustained and the case has now been brought to the supreme court for review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

R. H. Johnson's dry goods store st Wilkesbarre, Pa., has been closed by the sheriff. The creditors arc mostly New York firms.
 A large party of German Catholic pilgrims are making preparations for a visit to the Vatican in emulation of the recent French pilgrimage to the Holy See.
 Mark King. who kicked his wife to death at Hazleton, Pa., was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to SIX years and four months in tho peniten- tiary.
 Among the arrivals on the steamship La Gascogne from Havre to New York were Baron Fava, the Italian Minister to Washington, and M. de Struve, the Russian Minister to Washington.
 Rev. Frank Rodgers, of Orange. N. J., who had been in Colorado for his health and was returning home, died in his berth on the Atlantic express just be- fore reaching Altoona, Pa, yesterday.
 The subscription to the New York Worlds Fair fund now amounts to S, 900, ,OO0. The average daily subscrip- tion since the opening of the books have been S135, ,00O.
 The body of an unknown man, aged 36, believed to be a tramp, was found hanging by wire from a telegraph pole at Waltham, Mass. It was evi- dently case of suicide.
 Murderer Holzhay, the "Lone High wayman," sentenced to Imprisonment for life for the killing of A. G. Fleisch- bein, has been placed behind the bars in the penitentiary at Marquette, Mich. Henderson, Hull X, Co.,, whose sash mill at Montgomery, Pa., was set atire by spark from Reading Railroad locomotive and burned, obtained yer dict against the company for the sum ot S2S, 500.
 A man named Dunn and an unknown companion, while standing on the Le high Valley tracks at Geneva, N. H., were struck by the Fall Brook express last night. Both men were killed in l stantly.
 Mrs. Clara c. Longstreet. wife of Geo 1 E. Longstreet, teller of the National Bank of Auburn, N. Y., eloped with Louis H. Leach, a young man employed l as bookkeeper by the Birdsall Manu facturing Company.
 The stable, greenhouse and garden or's cottage on the D. Flint estate . | Watertown, Mass, were burned las l night The house on the estate i known as Sunny Bank Home, and con tains twenty orphans. The childrel were kept from panic by the judiciou efforts of the nurses. The fire is be | lieved to have been of an incendiar, origin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
BROTHER BALDWIN'S JOKE.

Waterbury Wit That Would Not Be
 Tolerated in Kentucky.
 Says the New York Star: A night or two ago party of friends sat in a cozy corner of an uptown cafe, discussing the recent killing of Colonels Goodloe and Swope. 1 entered the room and joined the company, just as Colonel Davis of Shelbyville, Ky, was exclaiming:
 1t was all right. sir A man must de- fend his honor, sir ! You cannot live in Kentucky without it, sir v
 This statement came in response to an objection from one of the party at the carving way of settling fancied griey- ances. Five men were in the company. The famous Jack Chinn from Lexington, Ky. was at the head of the table Next sat Dr ". c. Mcfarland, beyond him was George Merrill of Waterbury, Conn, onel Davis had announced his approval of death as proper settlement of all personal contests, Charles R. Baldwin, the owner of the Waterbury American, entered. He approached the table, was | received with acclaim, and introduced to those whom he did not know. He seemed to catch the drift oi the conver- sation that had been going on before he entered, and at once invited the party to enjoy his hospitality, with the single exception of his friend Merrill, who halls from his own town. Turning tC the company he said:
 | "This man is no gentleman. I cannot recognize him ill any courtesy that would extend to you.'
 Mir Baldwin was very serious, and MI Merrill retorted in kind. In fact, ill temper was apparent upon the faces ot the both men. The Kentuckians present expected fight, and Colonel Davis moved his chair back until he reached Dr McFarland's ear, when he whispered
 ''They are bound to pull, sir. They are bound to pull, sir Baldwin caught the colonels remark, and the humor of the occasion was too much for him. He broke into hearty laugh, and the joke collapsed. The colonel grew indignant and eXclaimed:
 "These men are guying, sir Thanl God! such thing could not occur il Kentucky, sir"
 How clearly does this incident illus trate the fact that life in southern state is solemn and tragic. A joke o the simplest kind will bring your neigh Dor to the door with a shotgun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

sE Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights
 Meetings This Evening. Sedgwick Guard Drill.
 First division, A O. H. Daughters of St George. . La Societe St Jean Baptiste.
 Council of Chosen Friends Court Meany's Pride, 0. of F. ..s Social meeting, Y. NJ. c. L. A. Comstock lodge, No IS, K. of P. Anchor lodge, No 40, N. E. o. P. Fraternity lodge, No 145, I. G. o. F. Nosahogan lodge, No 21, l. o. o. F. Freundschafts lodge, No 8, o. D. H. &
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Conway Is the trough" of the league, but as he is playing for the title he ought to have it. 1t is an expensive luxury, and his salary will probably seem small when he gets it but that is his funeral.-Hartford Telegram.
 Polo last night: At New Haven-New Haven 1, Meriden o; at Springfield Springfield 3, New Britain ?.
 Joe Williams, the champion light weight of Baltimore, called at the Sun office yesterday. He is willing to fight Jack Luckey of Brooklyn or any 12S- pound man for $500 or S1 ,00O side or a purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
A SAD CASE.
Knew His Reason Was Departins

Knew His Reason Was Departin" "
 But Could Not Prevent It.
 The condition of Thomas Hickey, who suddenly became insane Saturday, is no better, and the unfortunate young man was removed to the hospital at Middle town to-day. Hickey first exhibited symptoms of insanity Saturday and con- tinued to grow worse rapidly until Sun day morning, when his reason was entirely gone. Saturday night he was rational and told his friends that he knew his intellect was slipping away from him. pr Mcdonald was called and did what he could, but to no purpose and on Sunday the young mans reason had departed. In his de, lirium he constantly called for Father Duggan at whose church he was 6 regular attendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
HANGING IN THE BALANCE.
Judge Sanford's Charge to tho Jury
 Favorable to McKiernan.

Favorable to McKfernan.
 NEW HAVEN, November 19.-In the Mex iernan trial yesterday afternoon At torney Case closed the arguments for the defense He asked not for mercy and demanded justice. The presump- tion was that the prisoner was innocent and it rested with the state to prove hls guilt beyond reasonable doubt. He ridiculed the states claim that man would kill another without motive or provocation. The state story was mon strous on it's face, but became thoroughly incredible when supported only by the statements of jailbirds and toughs, such as Cleary comrades were. He picked their testimony to pieces and putting 1t together again constructed a different story and reached a different conclusion than had the state. He read authorities and quoted rulings and decisions in murder trials, and claimed that there could be no doubt, but that the shooting of Cleary was done in self-defense.
 Assistant State Attorney Terry began by disclaiming any personal interest in the outcome of the case, save to have justice meted out. The state witnesses had been impeached as jailbirds, a set of toughs, the gang but it was not ex- pected that in every fight that takes place in grogshop there could be pres ent men eminent for christian virtues. But he held their stories were identical ir the main, and furnished the only req sonable account of the murder. He at tackled and denounced as improbable and false McKiernan's story of the fray and argued for convict on of murder in the first degree.
 JUDGE SANFORDS CHARGE.
 Judge Sanford's charge to the jury was delivered immediately on the re- opening of the court this morning and consumed three-quarters of an hour. The charge was favorable to the pris- oner. and was listened to with the closest attention by the prisoner, the jury and the large crowd present. Judge Sanford carefully reviewed the evidence. laying particular stress on the fact that Cleary and his companions went to McKiernan's house evidently to do mischief. They quarreled among themselves and talked about prize fighting. Cleary said he could whip Mckiernan and the latter said he could not. Cleary offersd to fight then and there, and displayed a revolver and said the gang came up to run che saloon. Clsary stood at the bar with his hand on his hip pocket and McKiernan be- lieving he was III great danger drew his revolver and fired. It was evident that the gang went to McKiernan's tc make trouble. In conclusion Judge Sanford said the states witnesses told | contradictory stories.
 At 3 o'clock the jury had not returned their verdict and the suspense was be- coming painfully intense. It Is believed that number of the jury will hold out for acquittal while the remainder vii endeavor to return verdict of man slaughter. McKiernan's counsel expect either an acquittal or at the worst { disagreement of the jury. The state attorneys do not took for a verdict o1 murder in the first degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

The board of education have decided to open the night schools during the com ing winter in the Clay street building. The schools will be thoroughly graded and eight teachers will be employed. If the attendance should warrant it other rooms will be opened in the Elm street building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
CLUBBED AND STABBED.
A Doctor MurderouSly Assaulted

A Doctor Murderously Assaulted on
 His Own Doorstep.
 NEW YORK, November 19.-Dr Hill Hard kimball of Third street was mur- derously assaulted on his own doorstep last night. Dr kimball answered a knock at the door and was struck down by a stranger armed with a heavy cane. The assassin drew a knife ard stabbed the doctor and then fled in the darkness Dr Kimball's wounds are dangerous but he will probably recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
LOCAL LIN ES.

ATTENTION WoRKMEN !-Wanted 100 workmen to come and buy one of our S14 watches at $1 each week. LAKE, STROBEL & Go, the jewellers.
 Go TO LADD'S for reliable groceries All goods fresh and pure. 66 South Main street.
 Moth patches, freckles, pimples, black heads disappear if Pearls White Glycerine is used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

Handsome line of choice selected pres ents with unique patterns given with tea, coffee and baking powder. Specia presents given with one pound of tes and two pounds of coffee on "Wednesday and Saturday of each week at Unior Tea company, 72 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
Weather Indications.

WAsHlNGToN. Nov. 19.-For New England: Rain or snow: stationary temperature; east erly winds.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pcnnsyl- vania and New Jersey: Rain, partly as snow ; stationary temperatures; northeastly winds, becoming variable. For Western New York and Western Penn- sylvania: Rain, partly as snow: no change in temperatures; brisk northeasterly winds be- coming variable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
THE STATE BY WIRE.

An Unknown Man Struck By q
 Train Near Terryville This After
 noon.
 BRISTOL, November 19.-An old man was struck by the :35 train on the New England road going east, between here and Terryville this afternoon and prob ably fatally injured. He was picked up unconscious and taken to the hospital at Hartford. He is supposed to belong in Terryville.
 Died at the Hospital. NAUGATUCK, November 19.-John Hayes, who cut his throat with a razor here yesterday died at the New Haven | hospital last night. Besides cutting his | throat Hayes took a dose of rat poison and suffered greatly until he died. Cor oner Mix viewed the remains and deci- ded that an inquest was unnecessary. The body was brought here to-day for 1 burial.
 | Died Last Night. | NEW HAVEN, November 19.-Kate Donahue, who was accidentally shot by Cornelius Sheehan Saturday, died at the hospital last evening. Sheehan will be tried for manslaughter.
 Major Tibbits Seriously III. | NEW LONDON, November 19.-Major John A. Tibbits, United States consul at Bradford, England, is reported seriously ill with liver trouble. He is said to have had two operations performed upon him and at last accounts was awaiting another.
 | New Haven and Derby Road.
 NEW HAVEN, November 19.-At a meeting of the New Haven and Derby railroad stockholders to-day it was voted to remove the executive office to Bridge port and to reduce the number of direct ors from 13 to 9. At a subsequent direct ors meeting officers were elected as fol lows: President, w. H. Stevenson: secre. tary, A. H. Killam; treasurer. E. E Robinson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

BROOKLYN, November 19.-Deacon Richardson's horse car line is tied up again to day, the drivers and conductors unexpectedly leaving on account of some restrictions placed upon them by the directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
Anarchists Becomin. Bolder.

CHICAGO, November 19.-At an An archist meeting in Thalia hall last night revolvers were fourished and great ex- citement prevailed, but no one was in- iured. Two arrests were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss Probate u Court. Nov 1S 1889.
 Estate of Nicholas J. Wenzel of Waterbury. in said district nsolvent debtor.
 The court of probate for the district of Wat ar- bury hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate, represented insoivent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed Walter s. Judd and c. Hauser commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by JAMES J. CASSIN, Clerk The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the probate office in said Waterbury on the 31st day of December 1889, and on the 18th day of February. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the business of said appoint ment.
 WALTER S. JUDD,
 c. HAUSER,
 Commissioners All persons indebted to said estate are re- uuested to make immediate payment to
 MARTIN HELLMANN, Trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

Why destroy the skin with cometic when Pearls White Glycerine will pre- serve it?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19
DR E. A. TowNE. "A Bank street.

DR. c. W. s FROST, 1s7 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-19

An Unknown Man Struck By q
 Train Near Terryville This After