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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

Everybody who took trip on The
Missouri . dozen or twenty years ago
remembers Captain Dave Silver, one Of
the handsomest men that ever guided
the destinies Of those old timers. Cap.
tain Silver Is still alive-he IL some
where in the south, / think. But wher-
ever he is, he Is still the courtly, stately
figure that used to stand forward and
bow to the passengers leaving the boat
at jefferson City, st. Joe, Omaha OF
Kansas City-Westport Landing it was
then. They all knew young, handsome
Dave Silver-they all liked to ride on
his boat. 1t was the Lucas, I think, one
of the fastest that ever rode the river
She wore the champions deer horns on
the pilot house for years.
It was hard on Captain Silver for all
of the floating palaces to pass ont of the
river forever, but he had another mis-
fortune. He had brother. How he
loved him! They were inseparable. One
day they were standing near the rail OF
q big boat just as she was pushing off
The brother leaned forward bit, the
rail broke, and before Captain Dave
could catch him the man had fallen into
the water. The boat swung around at
that instant and poor Silver was dragged
under the wheel.
'1t's Joel" gasped Captain Dave. That
was all he said. He had seen his broth
er go under the vicious paddles, and he
fell into partial faint. That was one
of the reasons that this tall, handsome
man, with the elegant manner and gray
hair and beard, left the Missouri for the
low banked streams of the far south
Detroit Free Press.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

The scientists of the Royal Danish
academy have made public the results
Of some interesting experiments, which
were conducted for the sole purpose of
ascertaining the exact, or at any rate
the approximate, height Of the aurora
borealis. At Godthaab NJ. Adam Paul
sen, with two theodolites situated only
four miles apart, found that the height
OF different auroral displays varied from
one to forty milesl Near Cape Fare
well, with base line of three-fourths
of mile in length, the best calcula-
tons obtainable placed different aurora
at from one to ten miles in height; at
Spitzbergen it was shown that they
range from height of one-third of a
mile to eighteen miles.
In this case it will not prove uninter-
esting to mention some of the remark
BILE opinions entertained by the early ex-
perimenters in this line. Flogel esti-
mated the height of the various aurora
observed by him at from 80 to 80 miles
above the earth; Reimann found that
one observed by him was at least 500
miles high, and Nordenskjold's earlier
deductions gave such phenomena an av-
erage height Of 1875 miles. Then Leem-
strome came forward with the announce,
ment that he had taken notes and OIL
servations on an auroral display that
was not separated from the earth by
more than 1000 feet, while Hildebrand.
son concurred to the extent Of declaring
that many of the displays were below
the clouds.-St. Louis Republic.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
Americas First Lighthouse.

The first lighthouse built ON this con-
tinent was at ST.. Augustine, Fla. Its
chief use was as lookout, whence the
Spanish people Of the town could see
vessels approaching from Spain or got
notice OF the coming Of foes in time to
run away. The tower attracted the at
tention Of Francis Drake as he was sail
ing along the coast with his feet Of high
popped ships on his way home from pill
Laying the cities Of the Spanish main.
80 ne stopped long enough to loot the
town and destroy what he could not
take away Washington Star.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
THE LAST DESIRE.

When the time comes tor me 60 dtA
Tomorrow or come other day
II God Ghould bid me make reply
"WhAt wouIdst thou2" shau sAE
~Oh, God. thy world was great and fair.
Yet give me to forget II cleAn.
Nor vex me more with things that were.
And things that might have beeni
81 loved and toiled, throve Ill or we'll
Lived certain years and murmured not
Now grant me in that land to dwell.
Where all things are forgot!
For others, Lord. the purging fires
The loves reknit, the crown. the palm:
For me, the death Of all desires
In everlasting calm"
London Academy.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
A Storage Battery Locomotive.

A storage battery locomotive has been
put into operation in Wurtemberg, run
ming from some paper mills at Ravens
burg to the station on the steam
railroad. about 21S miles away
This locomotive. which hauls pas
sengers as well as freight, weighs
eight tons and carries 100 cells of a
gelatinous storage battery. which sup
ply current to the motor The cells
weigh two tons. The line has no very
heavy grades. The locomotive makes
ON an average four trips daily and hauIs
load of twenty tons between the two
points in twenty minutes. It seems to
do the work.-New York Telegram.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

Cholera infantum has lost it's terrors
since the introduction of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrbea Remedy.
When thai remedy is used an the treat
ment as directed with each bottle is
followed, cure is certain. Mr.. A. ".
Walter, a prominent merchant at Walters
brig, ILL.,, says: ut cured my baby BOY OF
cholera infantum after several other
remedies had failed. The child was go low
hat he -emed almost beyond the aid of
human hands or reach of any medicine
% and so cent bottles for sale by NJ.
Lively Druggist.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

Her COlloot10A % MAaxn1an Patn - n nsns
tha YKaanFaAw 80 m.--. =, n

Her COlioot1oA - IA TpnHa - N nna :
the Majority % neyai 0sma
PATHS wardrobe II something that
fashion writer's rave over. At every
performance she Of course wears the
newest concert costume. In the opera
that follows she wears the dress reuui-
site for the part she plays. The concert
costumes are the productions Of the first
Partisan milliner, and one may be sure
that the willy milliner, getting an order
from Patti, would exert himself for this
queen of song as he would for no crowned
head
Her jewels are the most elaborate
worn by any woman outside OF royalty,
and even royalty's gems fade before her
matchless collection of emeralds. In
some concerts Nine. Patti wears a cos
tune of pink and silver brocade, over
which is worn delicate green satin de
imperatrice. With this costume she
wears dog collar of emeralds set with
diamonds, a bouquet of roses made of
diamonds and emeralds completely COW
ering the front Of her bodice. Also a
tiara, garniture and comb Of emeralds
and diamonds. This bit Of jeweled orna-
ment is said to be worth over $50, 900. It
is a popularity of PATHS that she will
wear nothing in the way of decoration
but what is absolutely real.
The jewel box and jewels in ''Faust"
are her own, and the pearls are positively
real. Her courier, whenever she sings,
| is on the stage, waits for madame in the
wings and accompanies her from the
stage to the dressing room-that is, when
her careful husband, Signor Nicolini, is
not around. He is very careful of his
precious wife, and she is never on She
stage but that he is an intent observer Of
everything that is going on.
PATHS passion, of course, is her appear
ance before the public. She is one Of
those creatures who, without the excite
ment of public applause, could hardly
exist. The applause of the public is
positively meat and drink for her
There is no debutante more eager to
know whether she has done well than is
Patti at this day. She comes off the
stage smiling and pleased.
Her eyes sparkle, and the first thing
she asks her husband is: 'Well, was
that good? Listen how pleased they
are" On being treasured that she is
the darling of the public's heart, she is
in an ecstasy of pleasure, and for the
next performance she is all the more
eager to do her best. 1t is this wonder
full desire to be at her best that upholds
her in her magnificent art.
There are few people who have
achieved the fortune, the fame and the
great notoriety that Patti has who would
deny themselves the many human priv
ileges that she does merely to preserve
her voice and to be able to maintain the
natchless charm of her art
At every hotel where rooms are en-
gagged for herself special stipulation is
made and rooms selected for her servants
as well. The price is never an object.
Nine. Patti and suite generally occupy
about ten rooms and parlor in every
city in which she sings. She gives two
concerts week, and never travels on
the day she sings. She requires perfect
rest and refuses to speak to any one on
the day of a concert.-Spare Moments.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
4 Growing Industry.

Inventive ingenuity Of the highest
order Is constantly at work to discover
uses for paper, while the manufacturer
and the inventor Of papermaking ma
chinery are straining every energy to
improve the quality Of the product, to
cheaper production or to provide special
grades for new uses. Judging from the
still undiminished food Of inventions, 1t
would appear that the industry is yet in
it's infancy as compared with the influ-
ence it is destined to exert on the COM
fort, intelligence and advancement Of
the human race.-Eugineering Maya
Zinn
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
what Allied Her.

AT the excursion given the "Little
Mothers" the other day four-year-old
baby towed by the big sister was made
III by the ride on the cars. Vomiting
was the result.
You were sick at your stomach, were
You not, dearT said one Of the custo-
dams kindly.
mo, ] wasn't" explained the wee
mite; my eat was too near my tongue. :
New York Recorder.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
w. C. T. e. Booming Suffrage.

Mrs. Lizzie Hill Mills, president of the
Orange county Cali W. G. T. o., writes:
eve are booming suffrage. Our local
W. G. T. q. meets every week, and has
given this last month entirely to suffrage
and will give the coming one to the
same topic. We are taking up the
United States constitution and state
Laws. We send out written invitations
TO those who are not members of the
union, and people are getting aroused
and enthusiastic"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
A WORD Coz. the Plar.arls..

The plagiarist, though an example Of
misdirected effort. may serve to illus
trate how good can result from evil. he
very often confers benefit by discover
Ing some bit Of wit or beauty that nearly
everybody else has forgotten. The pla-
giarist who attracts attention must
needs BE- man .of considerable literary
discrimination. Miles Ryan In Kate
Fields Washington.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
Where the Proof Was.

Lawyer-Of course don't know what
bis defense is, madam, but we can sue
him for breach Of promise and see how
we come out. The proof of the pudding
is the eating, as they say.
Aggrieved Fair One pensive. but bust
nessike)-The proof of the pudding. sir
Is these here love letters.-London Tit
Bits
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

Do not draw . check unless you have
the money in bank or in your possession
TO deposit. Don't test the courage or
generosity Of your bank by presenting
or allowing to be presented your check
Tor larger sum than your balance.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
Never Poultiee the Eve.

1t is the prevailing custom among ig-
norant people to put poultice on an in
famed eye, a thing which should never
under any circumstances be done. It is
sad to see the vast number of men, WON
en- and children made blind for life by
this one thing.-Jenness Miller Illus
frafed
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
Pretty Poor Pickines.

Findings are popularity supposed to be
long to the sweeper, but one Of the
street sweepers Of Portland observes that
his IL very disappointing job. He has
found only one cent piece and short
lead pencil during his term Of Office and
Is Disguised with politics. Lewiston
Journal.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

A certain duration OF luminous Inn
precision 10 necessary to produce an effect
on the retina; hence It Il that we do not
zee very rapidly moving object. such a.
. bullet fired from Q gun.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
scrofulA is that impurity in the bios

ScrofulA is that impurity in the blood
which accommodating 10 the glands Of the
neck, produced unsixhtly lump, or swell.
ings. which causes painful, running sores
on the arms, legs or feet, which develops
ulcers In the ears. eyes or nos-, often caus-
ing blindness and deafness, which Ii the
origin of pimpies, generous growihs and
many other manifestations usually ascribed
70 "humors." P. P. p. ie the friend 10
need. A course Of this valuable blood pu-
riler and you will be q well man. II you
suffer from scroiula in any of its various
forms, be sure tu take p. r. p.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

Mr.. Stanford has endowed the Leland
Stanford Junior university, which Is
really sort Of home school for poor
children, with property and money
amounting TO about Ok, OO0, 900.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

Without its atmosphere, which serves
o. coverlet to protect It against the
fearful coldsof space, the surface Of the
earth would Be frozen Ike that Of the
Airleas moon.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
The Delights Of q Honeymoon.

She-Look herel This is the third
handkerchief have wet through with
bitter tearsi
He Every coolly)-Nothing but useless
expensei That's how the washing bill
runs up.-Popolo Romano.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
THE LEGEND OF THE LANTERN,
BY Mrs. Olivia Lowell Wilson.

THE LEGEND OF THE LANTERN,
BY Mrs. Olivia Lowell Wilson,
This charming story will run through
several numbers, and will be illustrated
With original photographers by Will
Philip Hooper.
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARY,
By Ada Marie Peck
To those who have read ''The Feiean
Mystery" by this author, we need say
nothing, except that it is thought to be
better Gf possible) than any of her pre-
vious efforts.
ADVICE FROM EVERYWHERE,
BY Olivia Philips,
Embracing such subjects as ''The Sick
Room," Home Nursery" Children's
Nul sery," "Amusements for the Shut
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
Have a Number of Serial d
Stories.

Ins," ga Minister'S Outing" "a lol
Well Spent" ETC., etc.
AUGUSTA SALISBURY PRESCOTT,
we'll known from her writing for hsf1
New York papers, the World, Adyss
ETC., continues to write for rs and dur
The year will furnish a series Of artl,!
that will be well worth the pribe #
magazine, entitled New Year Re-
tions," AN Afternoon Tea" Jsnlgs
Going to be Married, Wedding =
ents," etc.
BELLE C. GREENE,
VIII Sc numerous sketches, The Hss1
Family, have made her famous q
way, will give us some new ie
which Owe are assured) viii -
mirth-provoking than her preyo
forts.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
re will Begin two New Stories !:

Washington have met with 50 r.
favor from our readers. The stWIi I
located in the Capital, and - Is Il
thoress herself resides there ith4ao
real incidents. We predict fog LII
Lee a warm reception from our sIi
ers, who will be sure to find ID
winsome, aid feel that the auth r
worked for them a fairy web
many beauties and real interes
it's mesheS. e
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23

fashions, both in colors and blsek {
lected from the Partisan and ~
models.
GODEY'S will continue the Cha
Corner, which has been 50 fsrorstlI2
ceived and enjoyed by our youhesr3
ers.
GODEY'S will give you in fact CO
of everything within its covers r.
ing as it does Literature, Fashion. lf1
Engravings, Dress Hints, Home IL
Etiquette, ETC., etc.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-07-23
GODEY'S FOR 1892.
YOU NEED MAGAZINE IN YOUR FAMILY, GET ONE p
GIVES THE BEST SATISFACTION FOR THE MONEY

GODEY'S will save you in Dress Hints
ten times the cost in one year.
GODEY'S will give you better idea
of how to dress and what materials to use
than any similar publication
GODEY'S will give you better reading
than most of the high class $50 caled)
magazines
GODEY'S: will give you a choice of IL |
cut Pater Patterns during the year, alone |
worth double the subscription price
GODY'S will give the best illustrated |
With the January Number W.
THE DISCIPLINE OF PAIN,
By Edgar Fawcett
A. story Of New York life, written in
his best vein and manner. His national
reputation is at any time guarantee of
an interesting novelette,.
MARJORIE LEE,
By Margaret Spencer,
Whose bright ana attractive letters from !
For the Latter Months we will (
, 1892-03-10
A STRANGE CASE.
A MAN READY TO SWEAR He WAS
NOT MURDERED.

TWO Young S1en Indicted for the
Terrible Crime WHO WIN GLADLY
Welcome the Living witness of
Their Ennecence-A Romance.
MONMOUTH, Ill, March 10.-A strange
case of circumstantial evidence containing
all the elements of romance has just come
to light here. Fred NJ. Staley was once a
resident Of this place. Some years ago he
removed to Pottawattomiec county, Kansas,
where he was on a ranch. Last fall he de-
cided to spend the winter in Illinois, but
did not publicly proclaim his intention.
One day two young men Of his acquaint-
ance asked him to ride with them to town
and he accepted the invitation. On the
way he informed his companions that he
believed he would take the train for the
east that night. He did SO, and had never
written to or heard from his former home
until Monday Of this week, when he read
in the newspaper that the young men with
whom he had ridden had been indicted for
the murder Of Fred M. Staley and the trial
had been set tor March 10th.
Mr.. staley says the autho-ities undoubt-
edly have a strong case against the prison
| ers, as they are the last men his acduaint-
auces had seen with him and he had not
told them where he was going. Staley left
here yesterday and will doubtless be d vel
come witness at the trial.
, 1892-03-10
DEATH To MANY.
Ii WAS AN AWFUL BLIZZARD In
MINNESOTA.

People Frozen 90 Death--FulI De-
tails Cannot Yet be Received in
Consequence of she Condition of
the TeIegraphic wires.
ST. PAUL, March 1o.-After raging with
terrific rury for thirty hours, the blizzard
passed to the northwest, leaving in its
wake intense cold. As fuller details of the
storm are received its magnitude and in
tensity is shown. Fears are entertained
that there may be great loss of life. Many
people out in the storm have not returned
and friends are anxiously awaiting news Of
them. If lost, the intense cold would prove
fatal. On account of the wires and the
drift which cover the country roads,
full details of the loss Of life will be slow iii
coming in. Reports of damage to property
have been received from all over Mime
sofa and the two Dakotas, while commu-
nication with Montana is still cut off. The
farmers in North Dakota are compelled to
postpone wheat seeding.
, 1892-03-10
Miss Rogers Surprised.

a surprise party was given to Miss Edna
Rogers last evening at her home at Frank
lin and Fourteenth streets The young
people gathered at the home of Miss Owen.
and proceeded IN body to the home of
Miss Rogers, whom they completely sur
prised. 1t required but few moments to
provide enjoyment for the intruders and
the usual programme of an evenings en-
tertainment was carried out. Those in the
party were Mr.. and Mrs. r. w Carlyon
Miss Phoebe Owen, Miss Kate Buchanan
ann J. NJ. Goar, Charles A. Burr, Carev
James, Charles g. Bates, David Baker.
, 1892-03-10
VICTORIA VIEWS.
sEALERs GETTING READY no GO
POACHLNG AGAIN.

Movements of Some of the British
Men-of- war ana other vessels
In the HarbOr-- What Is Going
Across the straits.
VICTORIA, B. c., March 1o.-seals are re-
ported by schooners to be going northward
in great numbers.
The northern residents ask that the Ca
madam Pacific Navigation Company be
not given tile monopoly Of the northern
mails, but that service be divided with the
other lines.
The steamer Boseowitz has arrived here
from the north. Indians still continue to
be fatally afflicted with influenza.
The Methodist steam launch Glad It'd
lngs is coming here from the north for re-
pairs.
A scow load Of potatoes came ii from
the other side yesterday to increase the
glut.
The sealing schooner Umbria was towed
into the harbor, having lost a lib stay at
Clayoquot. She left there February 1st.
had splendid weather until the 25t6, TAX
ing 143 skins. The Carmolite had 98 skins
on the 2d of March. The Umbria went as
Tar south as the Columbia river and north
az tar as CIayoquot. She will take no sup
plles Tor Behring sea and will sail direct
for the northern sealing grounds atthe end
John Bowling, bombadier of G battery,
died last evening, having been i'll for some
time. He was only 30 years Of age and a
native of New Brunswick.
The report last evening that first officer
Mcdonald Of Sapphire had been drowned
is not credited.
Alderman Mcmillan gives notice Of a BY
law to be placed before the rate payers to
increase ID d6a library purposes from $1,000 to
HIP N. Daphne, leaves Monday for
Vancouver, returning here on the 21st.
in April, the "Daphne'{ will visit Barclay
Sound
, 1892-03-10
No Chance for the Gallant Colonel.

Everett News; Republicans need feelno
alarm for fear that Col. James Hamilton
Lewis, the brilliant lawyer and polished
gentleman of Seattle, will secure the demo-
cratic gubernatorial He is too
clean man to receive any honoTs at the
hand of the Great Unwashed" political
organization. The colonel was in New
metropolitan audience with his fervid, fin
ished oratory, but the leading party organs
in this state made no mention Of The fact.
The old Collins crowd and the heavy re-
speetables, as the Gitlman gang. are termed,
are jealous of his genius and will combine
to crush him.
, 1892-03-10

TN ACCORDANCE with a resolution unani-
L mously adopted at special meeting Of the
board of directors of the Olympia graded school
day of February, 1892. You are hereby request
ed to prepare and submit plans and specifica-
tions for high school building OF either stone
or brick, at cost not to exceed S25,O00, to be
erected on the south = of block 63 Architects
will be required to guarantee that the contract
for the erection fsaid building will not exceed
the amount specified. All bids to be in the
hands Of the board on or before March 81, at ID
a. M, 1892 The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids. By order of the board.
JOSEPH CHILBERG,
School district clerk, district No l.
Olympia, Wash, March Il 1892 m2tf