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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
WHIP AND SPUR.

Allerton (2:10 and Axten OLD are now
tie for the honor Of being the fastest troe-
ting descendants Of George Wilkes-
Eugene Leigh has bought Bramble, by
Bonnie Scotland, for 5000. and will put
him at the head of his Kentucky stable.
One Of Nancy Hanks feats this season
was performed when she beat Belle Ham
lin in special mile dash at Buffalo in 2:16
Sam Bryant bought Proctor Knott a. a
yearling at the Belle Meade sale for &42S.
His first start was at Nashville in the
spring of 1888
One hundred hussars, under General
Sir Evelyn Wood, once rode their horses
I'm the Transvaal q distance Of seventy-fve
miles in eighteen hours
Andy Mcdowell has purchased Sciota
Girl for Mr.. Marcus DAILY. He says he will
hook her double with Yolo Maid and pace
against any team in the country for big
money.
A Ave mile trot for fifty dollars a side
took place at Landsdown park, Ottawa,
not long ago, between Little Dick and
Gray Eagle. The former won easily by
800 yards in seventeen minutes
Jockey Soden made lucky hit when he
puECudSSO CAo O-ycAr-OIU CucSLuUG COlt
Mirabeau, by Jils johnson, for $500 He
has won half a dozen races and several
offers of 5000 have been made for him.
The PAGER Johnston may be turned over
to Splan again. 1t was Splan who gave
him his record of 2:O6H at Chicago over
the West Side track. Johnston's recent
defeat by Hal, at Philadelphia. caused g
sensation.
A ten mile race, horse versus bicycle, took
place at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, re-
Gently. Rellew rode two horses over thirty
hurdles against Jack Keen, ex-English
champion bicyclist, on 4s-inch ordinary
The horses won by fifty yards in IS min
utes 46 2-5 seconds.
The Earl of Westmoreland died in Lon
| don recently at the age of sixty-five. Fol
thirty years he was a bright light of thu
English turf. In one year be won twelv.
| matches out of thirteen. He won the Lin
| colnshire in 1868 with Manrico, and tn,
| City and Suburban in 1864 with Merry
| Hart.
A novel match race was trotted at Phil
adelphia recently. Jackson, of Gloucester
| City, matched his mare Dollie against Os
car Eastlake's Frank. Dollie, driven b!
Miss Sallie St. Clair, won the last TIVE
heats in good style. This is believed to b.
the first race in which a female driving {
trotter participated.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
Getting OIL from Smoke.

1t appears that in Scotland there Is a
company which pays a certain amount
yearly to number of iron works for the
gases from the blast furnaces. These
are passed through several miles Of
wrought iron tubing, and as the gases
cool there is deposited a considerable
yield of oil: one plant is reported to yielc
$4,000 gallons of furnace oil per week
The sum paid for this privilege is such
as to be profitable, it is said, to both par
ties. The oil thus obtained is distilled
and a considerable quantity Of cresol
phenol and some other substances arr
procured from it. while the oil remain
ing is used as an enricher of gas for illu
minating purposes. New York Sun.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03

Stockton, Cal, has now got kite shaped
track, and Stamboul, Oil, is to see If he
can capture the stallion record on it.
Electioneer now has thirteen new trot-
ters, General Wellington, brother to Sunol,
being the latest addition to his roll of honor.
Old Stationary, the oldest horse in Con-
necticut and once the fastest trotter in
Bridgeport. died at the advanced age of Al
years recently.
Mambrino King is the only sire that has
had two trotters win races in the grand
circuit this season. They are Nightingale,
2:19H. and Nettie King, 2:2OH.
The two great 5-year-olds, Nancy Hanks
and Margaret S, met for the first time at
the breeders meeting at Chicago. Nancy
won in 2:l9 She has a record of 2:l21<.
The great Maine stallion, Nelson, re-
Gently trotted mile at Independence, Ia,
In 2:10, but no record will be claimed.
Nelson's best record mile vas done in 2:10N
Foxhall Keene's 2-year-old bay flly, by
Spendthrift-C onstantinople, is one of the
biggest youngsters Of her age in training.
She looks like 4-year-old in size and con-
formation.
G. w. Williams is said to be the only
driver that has given three trotters rec
ords better than 2:18. They are: Axtell,
. years, 2i2; Allerton. 2:l2. and Mary
Marshall, 2:l2A
Little Albert, by Albert W. 800, reduced
his record to 2:18 at Buffalo. He Is now
the fastest trotter by SON of Electioneer-
he and Alfred g, 2:19s<, being the only trot-
ters by Electioneer's sons with records be-
low $40
Harry Wilkes, 2:l31S, is the only trotter
with record better than 2:l5 that has q
descendant with record better than 2:l5.
His son Billy Wilkes, 2:20k, sired Mary
Marshall, who recently reduced her record
to 2:l2A ut Independence.
Sprague Goiddust, 2:161s, by Governor
Sprague, 2:201S, dam Lucille Golddust,
2:l6H, Ii the fastest trotter out of mare
with trotting record below 2:oO. His REQ
ord was reduced to 2:i61< in the deciding
heat OF his race at Buffalo.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03

If you marry" said an old gentle
man to his son, "let it be q woman who
has Judgment enough 10 superintend the
getting Of meal, taste enough to dress
herself, pride enough to wash her face,
and g nse enough to use DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, whenever she
needs it," The experience of the aged
has shown the "Favorite Prescription -
to be the best for the cure of all female
weaknesses and arrangements. Good
sense is shown by getting the remedy
from your druggist, and uaing It when
ever you feel weak and debiiitated. II
will invigorate and cannot possibly do
harm.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
The Young o. the Sea Devil.

You may find in the sea devil a curious
illustration of natures system for ad-
justing reproduction. The cod lays sew
eral hundred thousand eggs at spawn
ing, because nearly all of them must
necessarily be lost while floating on the
waves and those which hatch are mostly
devoured. But the sea devil. which pro-
duces but single young one at time. re-
tains the latter in its belly until the infant
creature is from four to six feet in
length, so that when born it is able to
take care Of itself and is in no danger OF
being Observation-Disclosures in Wash
inQtOn Star
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
The Courteax OF Aasassins.

1t will be remembered that some time
ago Mr.. Constantine Belcheff, the min
lister of finances. was unskillfully shot
and killed while walking in the streets
Of Sofia in company with M. Stambuloff,
the prime minister. It was thought at
the time that M. Belcheff was the victim
Of mistaken identity. and this belief has
been confirmed by the following apology
which has been carved on his tombstone:
Forgive us. we aimed at Stambulofi
and struck you. The second time we
will not fail. "-General M. M. Trumbull
in Open Court.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
B2btizinH Bells.

An extraordinary feature in the career
Of bells is their undergoing the process Of
baptism before being used. This core
mony Is performed by the Roman Cath
oics at the present day, who say that
the bells thus receive power to act a.
preservatives against thunder and light
ming and storms An humber rite is
observed in the Protestant church, and
the celebrations which take place are
more Of jovial than religious charac-
ter.-Exchange..
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03

Fairs given to raise money for chart
table objects have long been recognized
as among the quickest means known for
emptying pocketbooks and loading un-
wary purchasers with all sorts of things
for which they have no use, and the
prices demanded for the articles are said
to be usually quite out Of proportion to
their value.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
TRAVELLING eY NIGHT IN LONDON.

The gray and misty night,
Slim trees that hold the night among
Their branches and along
The vague embankment, light on light.
The sudden, racing lightsl
can Just hear. distinct. aloof
The gayly gathering hoof
Beating the rhythm of festive nights.
The gardens to the weeping moon
Sigh back the breath Of tears.
Oh, the refrain Of years ON years
Meath the weeping moonl
Arthur Symons in Academy
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03

A beggar rather respectfully dressed
soiicits aims from the customers seated
at each Of the tables outside q cafe on
the boulevards. On reaching the last
table, which is unoccupied, he counts hia
receipts and, satisfied with the sum total,
ats down and In Q tone OF Importance
oAlls out, Waiter, . bockr-Paria
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03

There is a horse car line in Mexico which
Is seventy-two miles in length.
A trestle on the Northern Pacific rail-
road is 300 feet above the gorge which it
spans.
The new Argentine Pacific railroad has
one stretch of road 211 miles long without
curve or bridge. and no cut or fill deeper
than three feet.
At the New York Central railroad sta
ton in Buffalo the average daily arrival of
trains is ninety-two and the average daily
departures ninety-one.
Instructions have been issued by the Wa
bash Railroad company that brakemen on
| passenger trains must dress neatly, be po-
lite, have pleasant voice and a distinct
| pronunciation.
The laws of New York make 1t an abso
lutte duty Of railroad company to fence its
| track, except where such fence Is unneces
| sary, to prevent stock from going on the
track from the adjoiniag land.
Notice has been given by the Canadian
| government of a resolution to cancel q
| million dollars worth of North Shore
bonds, providing the Canadian Pacific
road will spend an equal amount In i'm
proving that portion of the road.
The most recent rumor concerning tht
Lehigh Valley company is that it has ar
ambition to run its tracks into Canada
and has commenced negotiations with tn,
St. Catharines and Niagara Central com
pany for the use Of its tracks for that pur
pose.
There Is n midget road in Pennsylvani,
which, while it transacts very good bust
ness, is only twenty miles long. L
has very lengthy name, however, tn,
Cresson, Clearfeld County and New Yorl
Short Route. It IL an independent line
but connection of the Pennsylvania, and
passengers reach New York over the latter
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03

AS the character of thief is written
in his countenance, so likewise do worms
portray their presence in the child's I. =
lures. Hasen to give Shriner's Indian
Vermifnge to destroy and expel the
pests.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
Lemon Hot Drops

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Horseness, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Hemor-
rhage and all throat and lung diseases.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
25 cents al druggists. Prepared only by
DR.. H. Motley, Atlanta, Ga.
April / 6m
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-10-03
LEMON ELIXIR.

For billousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sick and nervous headaches, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness and nervousness, take
Lemon Elixir.
For loss of appetite and debility, take
Lemon Elixir
For levers, chills and Malaria, take Lem
on Elixir.
Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not fai
you in any Of the above named diseases
all of which arise from torpid or diseased
liver. stomach, kidneys or bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. H. MOTLEY, At
lanta, Ca,
SOC. and 81 90 per bottle. at druggists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
simpler story, the more fitted to the amn.

simpler story, the more fitted to the ANA
teur fashion of telling it."
''Ges, have staged a great many plays
for amateurs" said David Belasco as wa
sat chatting behind the scenes at Miss
Helyett' the other afternoon. 81 don't
do it any more, as I haven't the time, but
always enjoyed the work immensely The
best plays for amateurs are emotional plays.
That seems strange, does it not: The
plays OF intense passion are far easier to
act than are comedies. A comedy is too
full of fine effects which may be lost en-
tirely when in the hands of inexperienced
players. a single defamation may ruin q
sentence. The mannerisms of an eXper-
fenced actor will carry off passages which
would fall fiat otherwise. The tinesse of
comedy IS beyond amateur talent, through
London Assurance is great favorite with
them. Such plays as Young Mrs. Win
throp' are quite the fad now, but
think amateurs make mistake
in taking cast of modern plays. There is
an old play called 'Camillas Husband
which is very well suited to amateurs;
Loves Peril Two Loves in One Life
are also within their scope. In the line of
tableaux there are many beautiful selec
lions. Take Tennyson's Dream of Fair
WomeR' What could be more beautiful?
1t has always been one of the ambitions of
my lie to get up series of tableaux rep
resenting Shakespeare's heroines Think
OF the opportunities there are for beautiful
pictures. really wish some one would get
them up. I'd like to see it DONE In
coaching amateurs l study them carefully,
watch their mannerisms and pose them SO
face and figure shall show off to best ad-
vantage. At Governor Stanford's house
they were always getting up theatricals
The back parlor was the stage. The
folding doors were draped and a smart
maid opened the doors and drew back the
drapery. A piece of plain canvas formed
the background and for an outdoor scene
rustic bench, few plants and fence
were considered sufficient But at Mrs
Whitney's during Mrs. Porter's reign
theatricals were carried out beautifully
stage scenery and properties being elegant
OF course it all depends on the money to be
expended, but il is my opinion that ANA
teurs should always have professional
coacher or stage manager.
What play would suggestl'' asked
Mrs. Carter, tossing that marvellous red
hair over her shoulders, 30, 'Frou Frou'-
always. That's dear play for either ANA
tours or professionals. l love it,
EDITH SESSIONS UPPER
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

who has been told that her potion scene Is
equal to Nelson's begins to think of re-
newed triumphs as Juliet.
1t is a curious fact that amateurs stop al
nothing. Shakespeare. Moliere, Sheridan
nothing dsunts them. OF all Shakespeare
characters the Unhappy Lovers of
verona" have suffered most at the hands
of dramatic debaters. Poor culprit Poor
Montaguel
But amateurs are fast becoming more
discriminating in their selection of plays
and are willing to fly little nearer the
earth. Many amateur clubs, moreover,
are doing capital work, and the ranks of
professionals are constantly being recruited
from these associations Of clever and pains
taking people
Yet there are so many things to learn in
this line Of amusement and cultivation, q
few hints from professionals may be of
value to those who are threatening theatri-
Gals. What class of plays to select; the du-
lies OF stage manager; how to knock up
stage in drawing room are interesting
topics TO people who for sweet charity or
simply for fun are going in for entertain
ment of this sort.
Perhaps the most famous amateur of this
country next to the late lamented Cora
Urquhart Potter, was Elsie DeWolfe
now lull nedged professional, To get
any hints the young lacy might be willing
to give to stage amateurs, Il called upon her
the other morning. Miss De Wolfe lives In
the most marvellous and picturesque house
imaginable 1t is an old-time mansion In
Irving place. You step from New York
into bit of Paris. When the doors are
closed behind you and you find yourself in
the solon with Its tapestries, its ormolu, Its
marguerite, its Louis Quinze cabinets. its
tiny gilt tables, its quaint columns, and
thousand and one bits of Partisan bric-a-
brac, you could swear that should you look
out Of the window yonder you would see the
Boulevards and catch glimpse of the Arc
De Triompe.
''Will you come up to Miss De Wolfe's bed
roomg" asked q soft-voiced maid. and I
followed her up the rambling stairs and
into a biiou of a bed chamber all pink and
white and silver. The walls are crowded
with pictures of famous actors and &C
tresses. A sparkling fire CLOVIS in the graf.
and Fabienne, bolstered up with an array
of pillows, holds out her had to me with
one of those strange, sweet smiles,
IA tip for the stage amateur said tha
young lady thoughtfully ALWAYS IN
have the best possible stage manager. A
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
AT THE HARVEST OF DEATH

Much grain is prematurely reaped by the
scythe of disease that might have ripened
to golden maturity if minor bodily tro-
ubles had been attended to in time Moth
ing is truer than this-bodily ailment not
only grow apace, but beget one another.
Thus billiousness, constipation, dyspepsia
follow close on the heels of one another,
flourish together, the one perpetuating the
other and begetting a numerous progeny
OF later ailments more or less severe as
their cause is more or less disregarded and
neglected. lncipient rheumatism malaria
and slight inactivity of the kidneys. of
what dire disaster they are the cause when
no or but slight attention is paid to their
early warnings Check these minor all
ments with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
and torestall the memorable reaper, who
eXacts the forfeiture Of life as the penalty
for dis regarding the means of preserving
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
ODD PLANTS:
The Mother in-law, the Laughing and tho
Flying Plants.

A shrub called the laughing plant grows
in Arabia. 1t Is of moderate size, with
bright yellow flowers and soft, velvety
seed pods, each of which contains two or
three seeds resembling black beans. The
natives of the district where the plant
grows dry these seeds and reduce them to
powder. a dose of powder has similar ef
fects to those arising from the inhalation of
laughing gas 1t causes the most sober per-
son TO dance, shout and laugh with the
boisterous excitement of a mailman, and to
rush about cutting the most ridiculous
capers for about an hour. At the expiration
of this time exhaustion sets in, and the ex-
cited person falls to sleep, to awake after
several hours with no recollection of his
antics.
THE MoTHER-IN-LAW.
The curious plant commonly called the
mother in-law obtained its name in very
singular way. An expert of botanical gar
dens attached to the Smithsonian Institute,
IN explaining the curious properties of the
plant to reporter, mentioned the fact that
1t had the power of paralyzing the tongue.
"a good thing for a mother in-laW," said
the reporter and then and there the name
mother-in law was applied to the plant
THE FLYING PLANT.
According to an author there is very
astonishing curiosity in Thibet in the shape
OF plant that flies. 1t resembles dog in
shape, is the color of a tortoise-sh and is
very tame. If lions or elephants see it
they "sre frightened, "hence it is the king
of beasts" There is also a kind of black
donkey which can cope in fight with the
tiger.
CABBAGE HEADS.
When Missouri cabbage was cut open
it was found that the outer coating con-
tanned twentyeight perfectly developed
little cabbage heads in a cluster about tae
size Of walnut and nearly as hard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
EYE AND EAR, DR.. LYONS.
Hooper-Eldredge building, 40 S. Main.
you SHOULD NOT RE WITHOUT IN

Every family is liable to have a heredi-
tary faint of Consumption in it. 1t may
date back or eveL 4 generations. This
TACT makes 1t necessary always to have on
hand remedy with which to combat this
formidable disease. A Cough when taken
at first can readily be cured before it gets a
serious hold on the Lungs. Billiards. Hore
hound Syrup when taken in it's early stages
Will cure Consumption. 1t ia guaranteed
to bring relief in every case, when used for
any affection Of the Throat, Lungs and
Chest, such as Consumption, Inflammation
OF the Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma Whoop.
ing Cough, Group, etc. 1t is pleasant to
take, perfectly safe and can always be
depended upon. Sold by 2, c. M. l. drug
department..
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

While making bolt in the steel works at
Homestead recently, workman turned off
a shaving 265 feet in length, A shaving III
feet in length is exhibited as a great curl
osity in the WoolwIch Arsenal, England.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
FANNY DAVENPORT

The great American tragedienne, has writ
ten the following note for the benefit of her
sex. 1t should prove especially important
when it is remembered that no class is so
well informed on the subject of which she
writes as professional women
New YORK, Aug 11.-Mr. Wisdom: Dear
Sir:-Your Robertine was highly spoken of
in San Francisco and lady friend induced
me to try il. 1t is very fine and is an excel
lent application for identifying and whiten-
ing the face and hands The Robertine
powder is delightful Very truly,
FANNY DAVENPORT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

Two more compound locomotives have
been added to the equipment of the Brook
Ign elevated road, making three in all
They are said to give excellent satisfaction
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

An underground hydraulic power distri-
button plant is being talked of for Berlin.
Such systems have already been success
fully used in England.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
THE THRouGH CAR LINE.

This refers to the Union Pacific, which
is the only line operating through passen-
ger equipment from Salt Lake to Missouri
river, Chicago and st. Louis without
change. Ticket Office, POI Main street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

1t is estimated that 49, 900 electric lamps
aggregating 100000 candle power will be
required for the Chicago fair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

pores of piece of chamois, and electricity
in considerable quantities is generated by
the friction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

Damascus, the Oldest city in the world, is
to be lighted by electricity. This is an in
archaeological item.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29
Is STAGE STRUCK
Tips for Amateurs From Well
Known Professionals.
DUTIES OF THE STAGE MANAGERS
What Plays are the Most Suitable, and
How to Run Them
Other Notes.
DUTIES OF THE STAGE MANAGERS

HE as o n
for amateur
thea tric Gals
caches.
The hour is
at hand when
society peo-
pie sigh for
the sock and
buskin; when
t b e young
man Of trans
cendent tai
e n t S feels
sure he can
thrill his dear
four hundred
a s Romeo;
when the girl
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Silks.

We have Black Silks Of every description likewise col
pred Silk IN plain and fancy, and of Magni
doent Silks for evening wear, including valours for
romoinstcns al Of which You buy almost your
price Come and our Silk Department
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

A Frenchmsn has invented q new and in
genious, frictionel machine. Mercury is
forced by means Of pump through the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-29

A recent invention is clip to pass over
the socket of incandescent lamps, small
hook, about an inch in length, extending
from the device. BY hooking this over the
lamp cord, the lamp may be adjusted to any
desired position.