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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-03-19

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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-03-19

features. THE TOURIST, as a specimen is
gem. 1t will bear comparison with the
highest-class publications of the day. 1t
is published monthly at Utica N. Y, by
F. G. BARRY, Proprietor of THE NEWS SE-
R1Es. The modest sum Of soc. pays for a
yearly subscription.
. -.
Ex-PosTMAsTER-GENE JAMES has
written an article on "The Ocean Postal
Service" for the April Century. Mr.. James
advocates letter-rate of two cents an
ounce for ocean postage, and reduction
in the rate on international money-orders.
He thinks this reform more needed than
that of lower rate of postage on domestic
letters.
~.
"THE Ghost Club, an Unfortunate Epi-
sode in the Lite of No. SOLO," by John
Kendrick Bangs, is announced as one Of
the many attractive features OF the next
number of Harper's Weekly. 1t will be
protusely illustrated. Another prominent
attraction will be an interesting article by
Julian Ralph on ''The Falls of the Mis-
souri, accompanied by two pages of illus
trations from paintings and photographs.
A Few Questions and Answers.
From the Boston Herald
The following questions and answers
appear to accurately elicit the true inward
ness Of the state Of. f.affairs in voting on the
silver coinage QUESTION in the House of
Representatives at Washington on Monday:
Have not the free silver men gained
greatly in prestige by their very large ma
joriiy obtained in the vote Of this week on
this subject?
They have.
How was this majority made up?
o. the votes of 131 democrats and so re-
publicans.
What percentage Of the full strength of
each of the two parties was this?
Nearly 56 per cent. OF the democratic
vote; something over 81 per cent. of the
republican vote.
Then the free coinage men are boasting
of the great proportions of their victory
because somewhat larger percentage OF
the republicans than of the democrats
voted with them?
That is true.
How were parties represented in the neg
alive vote on this question
There were 81 democrats and 18 repub-
licans there.
What were the percentages here?
There were nearly 20 per cent. of the
democrats; nearly 81 per cent. of the repub-
licans.
Then a larger p ,rtion of democrats con-
tributed 10 prevent this free Coinage
victory than of republicans?
1t would appear 30.
1t will be observed that republican
party organ denominates those democrats
who voted NO as "honest money demo-
Gratis" II that is the proper classification,
does there not appear to have been very few
honest money republicans 10 sustain them?
Yes, the majority of The honest money
republicans seem to have been setting with
the free coinage men.
Is that the approved way to sustain
honest money?
1t is not the way the republican party
has bt On in the habit Of recogniz ng, in its
action toward other measures it professed
10 favor.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-03-19

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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-03-19

"a. Aesources of the soush.
Axsb;.a..u statistics the mortality
'Aa No. 'or n.. the census year 1880
y iueiss;.l' l'Oo for the whole United
kaa s...1 us the south; and for the
IN. iDsIa.,al s. alone from Maryland to
. B, sssase slse it was but 14.o5 per
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30

A cayman from neighbOring lagoon
had occasionally pOached among ourducks,
and we had been for some days on the
lookout for him. One morning we discov.
cred him lounging in one of the ponds, az
ter a nights plunder
! ran for my gun and fired at him. The
shot merely stirred the old rogue up; he
thrasbed about in the water for a minute
and then left the pond and started for the
mOrass.
l tried TO get aim at his head, but was
unable to do so. At this moment David
an African wainman, came mp, and before
| realized his purpose he had thrown him
self astride the crocodile, grabbed the fore.
paws and held them doubled up across the
creatures back
The beast was Immediately thrown upon
his snout, and, though able 70 move bis
hind feet freely and slap his tail about he
could not bulge half yard, his power be.
ing altogether spent in fruitless endeayoi
10 grub himself onward. He was obliged
70 move in a circle, and Of course was pref
ty nearly confined so one spot.
The African kept his seat. He received
some hard jerks, but as his seat was across
the reptiles shoulders he was well out OF
danger from jaws and tail SO long as he
held on.
."Shoot 'iml Ne got 'im~ the fellow
called Ia me.
reloaded my gun, and getting good aim
at the crocodile's head soon put an end &C
his mischief. The old fellow measured IF
teen feet.-"Tales OF Travel"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
Virginla Notes.

Lynchburg's new city directory indicates a
population of $4,000 with the suburbs
j. Allen Watts of Roanoke county. was in
lured Ga Saturday while attempting to board
street car IN Roanoke city.
The church membership of Roanoke is In
round numbers 5000, or "a little moro than
one-tifth of the entire population.
Chairman Gordon. OF the Virginia Demo-
cratic executive 'cOmmittee. is busy selecting
the subcommittee which Will assist him n
conducting the canvass.
Major John A. Shaw. Of Rockbridge Baths.
died at his home Monday. He was "a promi-
peBt citizen and had held several important
Offices lie was seventy-seven years OF age
An onion measuring eighteen inches around.
raised on the AlmshOuse farm, near Alexan-
dria. was sent 10 the mayor of that city by
Mrs. Cornwall, who superlntends the estab-
lishneut.
During the storm Monday afternoon four
men sought shelter in barn near Bethel
FauQuier county. Soon afterwards the barn
was struck by lightning and all four men were
killed. One OF the men was named Allison
and another Bailey.
Mr.. John S. Martin. of Roanoke. has formed
a Baby Ruth Cleveland Club" with one hun
dred and fifty members. all OF whom wear q
safety pin on the left lapel of the coat as a
badge. The grand hailing sign is that of one
engaged ia spanking.
Colouel A. d. Andrews formerly third vice
president OF the Richmond aud Danyille rail-
road, has been appointed general agent Of the
receivers OF that road. lie will have super
vision over all the properties of the system.
reporting dirAct TO the receivers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
A Race Deferred-AL Large earn.

FREDERIcKsBURG. Va. June 90 Special
The race which was announced 10 take place
on Monday. July 18th. at the Fair Grounds.
between Hurkemp's Independence and Ber-
nards Bari tone has been postponed on ac-
count Of Bernardo horse meeting with az &c
cideut.
A German carp was caught in the rapids
above the city to-day by Mr. a. W. Edwards.
OF Falmouth, weighing twenty-one and hait
pounds. This WAS the largest carp ever
caught here.
Rev J. s. Gibson. of Trinity Episcopal
church who received a call some time ago
from Huntington. W. Va. has decided TO ac-
cept. and has resigned bis rectorship here 20
take effect September lst
One of the officials of this city says he
knows If twelve colored per-ous who have
left Fredericksburg recently who have been
implicated ia murder and rape since they
lett and that one OF the twelve WAS lynched
for the latter ofense. IL is 70 the credit Of
the coiored people Of this city that none of
these offenders were natives OF this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
WILLIAM md MANI.
commencement wesk-Tbe Old City Filled
with Visitors.

WILLIAMSBURG. Va, June 29.--This is gala
week in old Williamsburg. Everybody has
on bis Sunday o-to-meetng clothes ready to
welcome the stranger within our walls and 70
tell him ia eloquent language Of the past
greatness and grandeur of the ancient capital
OF the Old Dominion. The final sermon
was preached on Sunday night by Rev.
Iiberus Grachus Jones. of Norfolk an
aumnus of William and Mary. but tie
final exercises proper OF old William and
Mary began last night with the celebration OF
the Phoenix Literary Society.
At TIE cOnclusion Of the speeches the fol-
lowing medals were awarded: DeDaters
medal TO M. Luther K. Warren. Medal tor
the best essay TO 8Ir. Herbert l.. Bridges.
Orators medal 10 Mr. W. il. Bosnian. De-
claimer's medal 10 Mr.. +. :. faTrar. For I'M
prOyement in defamation 20 Mr.. 4. A. GIL.
For improvement in debate q Dir. u. III.
Cralle.
At II O'Clock this morning the chapel was
again filled 10 overhowlng. and every available
place where even standing room could be mad
was crowded with people anxious 10 hear Mr..
Andrew Jackson Montague, the gifted son of
the Old Red Fox. This gentleman has been
advertised for a long time O. address the
literary society. and his reputation s. az
orator had preceded him and expectation was
on tip-toe.
A few minutes after the appointed hour ne
was introduced by the president OF the so
ciety and announced rs his subject. Cen
trelization of our Government and the dan
ger Of the money power" He spoke without
manuscript, and held his hearers spell bound
by the magic of his eloquence and by the
vigor and strength of his argument. He con-
cuded with a grand and brilliant peroraton,
which just enthused and enraptured the au-
dience. which attested its appreciation of the
grand effort by long and continued applause.
The Yisitorial board of tho college is also in
session here, the following being present:
General William b. Iahaterro Hon. John "
Lawson, Hon. b. Is. MunfOrd. Hon. w. A.
Edwards Rev o. S. Barten and Colonel vii
liam Lamb, Of Norfolk. Colonel 10 Mayo, OF
Westmoreland: Hon. D. Gardiner Tyler. Hon.
Thomas ii. Barnes. OF NansemOnd. Hon.
John F. Massey. Hon. James y. Stubs, Dr.
+. O.. Booth and Mr. p. III. Thompson.
The board was in session until late hour
last night and again to-day. At its night ses-
sion Colonel William Lamb was elected rector
OF the college and Colonel John Is. Cary elect
ed q member Of the board vice the late
Warner Z. Jones. There ARE before the
board ninety applications Tor tho new
profess Tship. and they are now engaged in
Wading through this mass Of papers.
Among the visitors OF prominence present
we noticed Dr. j. J.. Buchanan. of Randolph
Macon College: William Reynolds. Esq.,. of
Baltimore. DR.. Southall. of Amelia, and Col
onel Benjamin S. Ewell, emeritus president
Of the college.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
Heavy lyind-saIe OF Horses.

WYrHEvI11p. Va. June g. Special -
The heavy wind yesterday blew down the
oats and c II 70 some extent. but the corn -
small enough to night itself and the oats VIII
do 80 partially. This section IS blessed IN It's
crops 50 Ear. The wheat which IS being har-
vested is unusually fine. the hay crop excel
lent. oats good and corn promising.
The more progressive farmers have recently
been turning their attention TO raising fine
horses. and they ought to feel much encour-
aged by tho sale made III Washington city IN
the last few days by Mr. James II. hcGayock.
of Fort Chlswell near Max Meadows. Three
Jacobite colts were sold by him 10 Mr.. DAILY.
OF race-horse fame. for five thousand dollars
in money and fine brood mare The three
colts each made half mile in less than fifty
seconds on the track in Washington. They
have been in the hands Of Bradshaw. who has
been training them for several months. MI.
McGavock has given an option on his fine
mare Jacquelino. of the same stock, for two
thousand five hundred dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30

NoRroLK. "a. June 29.-[Special. Mr.. ".
II. Rowe. a resident Of Atlantic City, while at
work on the new round-house at Lamberts
Point. received an accidental cut IN tho leg
with an axe. which came near seyering the
member.
This morning freight trains No. 27S and PSI
on the Norfolk and Western railroad, one 90
ing west and the other coming east. came
together head on. at the hye-mile post. a
short distance this side of the Southern
branch. A white brakeman on one of the
trains named COvingtOD. who was resident
of Blackstone. Va. was killed. his head hay-
ing been severed from the body.
The banquet given by the wOrkingmen OF
the hayward AZ Casino Hall ia honor Of the
launching of the Texas aud Il Naval Con
structor BoWles was grand success About
300 were seated at the table and MIR. John A.
Mcdonald acted as chairman Of the occasion.
Naval Constructor BOwles and Commander
Il. Z. Leary were present. and in answer to
loud calls made short speeches.
row occurred on the corner Of Chestnut
and Clifford streets tonight between Patsev
Davis and Abbie Hughes two cOlOred women
during which the Hughes woman was stab,
bed IN the head intlicung q wound that may
prove fatal. patsey Davis escaped.
In the United States Court to-day Bethany
Floyd (eoloredl. OF Eastern Shore. charged
with violating the pension law. WAS tried and
the jury gave a verdict Of S2.1s9.49 with in
terest against her. that being tho amount m
lawfully drawn as the widow Of Isaac Eloyd
when in fact she bad remarked.
". 4. Drury. LAWYER OF this city. for viola
ton OF the pension law on two indictments.
was tried and verdict of not guilty REQ
dered in each case
Mr.. Thomas I. Jenkins of Isle of Wight
county. aud Miss Grace Y. Frost. Of this city.
were married this afternoon ~ the bridsis
home. DR.. Starr officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30

There Was No Excitement at the Mexican
General Election.

General Election.
The general election for choice Of electors
who will in July vote in the different States
for candidates for President occurred Mon
day in the City of Mexico. There was no ex-
element and entire freedom was given every
citizen TO express bis choice. No military
guards were at the polling places, which were
mainly in doorwnys of large private houses
and under arcsdes in public squares.
The voters wrote their choice on prepared
blanks. A hundred polling places were open
all day. There were no crowds around them,
and only quiet interest was displayed. No
one doubts that the choice Of tho great
majority Of electors will fall on General Diaz.
Even the opposition newspapers declare that
the Governments will permit the entire free
dom # expression of popular sentiment.
Reports from the interior show that, not
withstandng the widespread movement Tor
the temp rary relief OF the poorest ciasses OF
the people who are suffering from scarcity OF
food there has been much suffering. Two
dead men were discovered near the town OF
Irapuato. who were found u have nothing
more substantial in their stomachs than a
handful OF alfalfa and some tnnas. The
local governments and benevolent private
citizens are doing much 10 relieve the poor
people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
hummer Tour.


The illustrated book published by the
Rome. WatertOwn Il Ogdensburg railroad
entitled "Itoutes and Rates for Summer
Tours. " is about as perfect as a railroad book
can be il gives list OF 500 hotels and routes
and rates Tor more than 600 combination sum-
mer excursion tickets for Niagara Fails. Tren-
ton Falls. Clayton. Alexandria Bay and all
Thousand Island resorts. the Rapids of the
St Lawrence river Massena Springs. Ottawa
river. Saguenay river. Ha-Iia bay. Hudson
river. Gulf Of st. Lawrence, Cape Breton
Island Lake Champlan. Lake George, Lake
Memphremagog. White mountains, Green
mountains Adirondack mountains. cities Of
OTTAWA. Kingston Montreal, Quebec, Hall
fax. Portland. Old Orchard Beach. Kenne-
bunkpOrt and sea-coast resorts OF Maine and
all Of New England. ST. John. ~ g.. ST.
Andrews \. b.. and the Maritime Provinces.
Boston, New York and all mountain. lake,
river and seashore resorts in Canada New
York aud all New England. IL contains
seven beautiful maps. all Of which are
printed in cOlOrs and among which are
birds-eye-yiew map Of the country from
Niagara Falls b the Atlantic Ocean q map OF
the Thousand Islands a map OF the st. Lew
renee river map of Saguenay rver map Of
the Adirondack mountains. and large map
of all summer resorts east of Montreal
This beautiful book will be sent 10 any adj
dress upon receipt Of ten cents postage, by
applying 20 1HfopoRT Bur ERFIKLp.
General Passenger Agent
Syracuse, n. 7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30

FARMyuIE. June 29.-lSpecial. IA stock
bolders meeting of the Farmyilie Coal and
Iron Company was held Yesterday. Dr. W.
w. II. Thackston was called 10 the chair and
X. Nj. Dickinson, Esq. made secretary.
On motion a committee Of seven were APP
pointed to retire and recommend such mea-
sures as they might deem bert tor the future
interest of the company. After q long time
IN their room they returned with report.
which was not entirely satisfactory 10 the
wishes of those present
On motion II was ordered that the same
committee should be continued 70 fully ex-
anime all the books and napers Of the com
pany from Us organization and make com
plete and full report OF all its transactions 10
an adjourned meeting to be held GA the nth
day Of July, 1892 az O'clock T. NJ.
The wheat crop is very fine. both as to Weld
and quality. and is the very best for many
years.
The corn ~ unusually promising.
Inc Dat crop is quite short The usual
quantity was not sown owing 10 heavy rains
during the spring
The tobacco has been all planted in time
wlth good stand. and If il continues season.
hole me crop may DO expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
Awarded the Prize.

The late Bishop Selwyn delighted TO tel
the following racy incident in his varied
experience: While bishop Of Lichfeld he
was walking one day in the Black coun-
try, and observing a group Of GOLFERS seat
ed by the roadside in a semicircle, with
brass kettle in front OF them, he had the
curiosity TO inquire what was going on.
why. yer honor" replied grave look
ing member Of the group, its sort OF
wager. Yon kettle IS prize for the iello"
who can tell the biggest lie, and / am the
umpire"
Amazed and shocked, the good bishop
said reprovingly, why, my friends have
never told lie tina. know Of since was
born"
There was dead silence, only broken by
the voice Of the umpire, who said in de
liberate tone. "Ge the bishop the kettle
London 1it-Bts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
Worth knowing.

Coming into the city on a train from
Marion the other morning the following
conversation between two friends was over.
heard: "Have you any bank bills about
YOU. jack" Il don't know, VIII. guess
so, was the reply. "Well, if you have, III
bet You that / can tell you whether the
number in the upper right and lower left
hand corner of each bill is odd or even, if
YOU show me the bill with the numbers
covered" "I'll bet you a dollar you can
not tell me the bills in succession. You
night guess one or two" Taken. Bring
out the bills" The bin was produced
and after the numbers were carefully GOV
cred by Jacks thumbs, it was shown.
odd" called Will Right you are,
bnt you'll get stuck before you get
through; that was a guess" Another bill
was shown. "Odd again." said VIII
Fright that time, too, VIII; you're a good
gnesser. Here is another" THAT one Is
even" take the dollar; you've won.
You didn't guess those, though. Tell me
how the trick is done, will youW ooh, it's
easy enough. It's all in the lettering OF
the bin, way the government has TO de.
tect counterfeits Only four letters are
ffsed-A, b, c aud d. You see il is very
small letter, not always in the same posi-
ton on the bill On the first bill was {
and on the second A. \ and c are both
odd Even-numbered bills have B and d. %
ooh! is that ST." said Jack, The two men
occupied a seat on the late train that night,
and Jack was heard TO say, THAT is a nice
little trick of yours, VIII. It's worth q
dollar to learn it," And he tapped on his
pocket in a significant way.-Philadelphia
Dvage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
A Commission in LnnncY.

ScorrsvILLH. Juno 29-lSpecial "A com
mission in lunacy was called few days ago
at the request Of Mrs. Tston of Antioch,
Fluyanna county consisting Of Messrs. w.
b. Taylor. Elijah Kidd and K. X. Peasants,
anime into the sanity Of her daughter. Miss
Maud Stanford. IL was decided by the COM
mission that her nervous and mental condi-
ton was such as TO warrant comtnital 70 the
asylum. Miss Stanford is lady of English
birth, who came 10 this country about eight
years ago and made her home with her
mother. Mr.. Edward Winks, an English
gentleman of this neighborhOod offered to
take charge of Miss Stanford until she could
be removed to the ASYLUM, which Will be IN
O few daYs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
AFataI Stroke ofLipbtniug.

Clown DEPoT, Va. June s.-lSpecal. T.
This vicinity has been visited with refreshing
rains for several days. Yesterday there was
IN electric storm with fatal results at tho
bands assembled in the kitchen to take shell
ter from the storm. The house was struck
and several OF the men who were sitting on q
bench near the fireplace were struck. John
Lax was killed. and Dick Scott was knocked
senseless but has partially recovered. though
be is not yet out of danger.
Miss Mary Herbert daughter OF the late
General James Il. Herbert, Of Baltimore.
Nd. arrived this evening on visit to rela-
tiyes of her mother.
DIR. Garden has been sick for six months,
but his health is now improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-30
Annual NIeotinr OF vl.ltors.

SrAUNToN. Va. June %. Special The
annual meeting of the board of visitors Of the
Deaf. Dumb and Blind Institution was held
to-day. Present. Major T. c. Elder. presi-
CueseDbuIy Of Caroline. Mohatt OF Kappa
hammock. Mushbach OF Alexandra. Colonel
Dennis Of franklin and G. ". Turner of
Warren. T. =. Doyle was reelected prnci-
pal, and all the old teachers were reelected.
The question of lighting the institution was
postponed until October. Mr.. Allen, Of
North Danvile appeared before the board as
the representative Of the Virginia and North
Carolina Heat and Light Company and gave a
highly satisfactory explanation Of the plans
of bis company. The matter was postponed
for further investigation.