The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-05-14

Vcet UAhsp Ttal IN cO;HpAnlee n6otnoN 'HS w
sauous of scalpers.
--Dctroii Free es Bromley, hear you
arc gong to housekerpng,' Yes, Darnger
What have you got towards it, "A wife"
Ocean: The gentle wave of lace edged
pocket handkerchief has carried more poor fel-
isws to their doom than the mighty breakers at
the sea.
New York Herald: Rigs of beggary are
Au,tering upon the manly form of the American
miner in the coal fields of Pennsylvania the
cradle and home of protection.
We are told that bogus petitions have been
sent te Tallahassee during the session 10 infu.
ence legislation. Ii would be we'll to keep 8
dose watch 10 this direction.
When railroad managers begin TO plead the
baby act, it is time for them to retire from bust
nes. and turn the roads over to men who will
run them on y common sense, business like
schedule.
The Commission bill is now in the hands of
the Senate Committee, aud the opposition 10 the
bill is here in force, and we understand will ap
.Dear before the committee. The advocates OF
de bill should also 60 before the committee.
james D. Fish. the ex-president of the Ma
rne Bank of New York city, who was convicted
Of misapplying the funds of the bank and caus-
ing its failure was released from prison Satur
day.
Gen. William Harvey, the oldest officer of
the United States Army, died at Orlando Thurs
day He was eighiy-nlne years of age and was
retired Eve years ago. His remains were carried
- Washington for n,erment in the National
cemetery.
IA memorial to Congress, asking for the es
tablishment OF a tr-weekly mail route between
a Marks to ST. Teresa, from June 1st to No
xember 1st. has been passed by the Legislature
aad certified copy forwarded to Washington
Bids to carry the mail will probably be called
1Ar soon
-SeAator Rlndell was among those who
dosed e discussion on the jacksonville bill in
the Senate He spoke in favor of the measure,
made an excellent speech and was heartily con-
gratulated by quite number upon style of de-
livery and force of argument pursued
"A rather ridiculous error crept into the ar
dele Of Professor Emile Dubois in last weeks
4LoRIDAs, on the Grape Industry in Florida"
NE was made to say that the "AcademJ of Mu-
&c ia Paris wanted TO test the poisonous effects
Of alcohol" ETC. OF course the Professor wrote
, Il q Academy of Aedeine"
The State could not invest few thousand
dollars to better advantage than in buying house
in Tallahassee. improving and furnishing it for a
: Governors mansion. Five years hence it could
be sold for twea'y thousand dollars, sum sufi,
Gent to build suitable mansion for Floridas
Chief Magistrate.
-Ocala B,nner: D.. S H. Bitch one Of
Aarions earnes! laborers in the State Legsla.
2&sRre, IS 4 member Of the committee on public
printing, and worked earnestly To secure the
passage OF the bill in the House, which will
double the present price for printing deIinqrent
tax lists The Doctor is friend Of the poor
PRIMER. He has sincere thanks
1t strikes US that House Bill No. 276. by
Mr. Bitch. Of Levy, to provide for the insp ciion
o. beef cattle before being saughtcd, ought to
eecome law. 1t is clearly in the interest of
Florida stock men, also of the public health. l,
rs certainly the duty Of our legislators to make
laws ff< the, protection 0; Fiorida's cattle men
aAd ia the interest OF the public health If Dem
Dcrsts are ever to advocate protection they
sAould favor pr, election for home industries
Among the many eloquent speeches called
torth by the great importance of the jacksonville
bill. 10y both, its advocates and opponents, and
which were listened to with much interest bv
.xrany OF our citzens, we have heard it expressed
aT many who were present, that the speech made
Dy Icons Senator WAS not exceed by any in
beautiful Language and impressive delivery, aud
when he concluded with the sentence i" believe
The recollection OF the joy and peace tina. will
peEvade the homes OF our dear friends in Flor
lda's metropolis, upon the passage Of this bill.
will ever he a beautiful and fragrant flower in
Ahe gardens OF memories" the applause
which greeted the speaker expressed the ap.
probation OF The audience
The object ofrailroad commissions is 10 id.
Just matters between transportation companies
and shppers-tO establish just aud reasonable
rates tor the transpor alton of passengers and
eea9hs that 10. to make rates which, while they
Ae9uss :" ahe transportation companies will not
~crx injustice to the public. FJr this same OBJ.
5eet the Florida Railroad Commission was ere
ased. and tn this end the Commissioners have
sabored faithfully. though under many disadyan-
SA&ea- The people do not desire that the airoads
aAssi be oppressed. 1t Is not the purpose of the
aaw, aor do the Commissioners desire. that the
railroads shall be compelled to carry freight and
passengers at rates that would bankrupt them.
but. at the SANE tim :, the law provides that the
people must not be robbed by exorbant freight
ana passenger rates. and to regulate these
charges the Commission was created, and the
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