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The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22

The Capital City Light and Fuel
Company, a Corporation under
the Laws of Florida, Appellant,
VS.. The City of Tallahassee, a
Municipal Corporation of the
State Of Florida, Appellee. Leon
county.
Per Curiam:
1. Powers granted cities and
towns "to provide for the lighting of
the streets of the city or town." and
"to regulate, improve, alter, extend
and open streets, lanes and avenues,
and to cause encroachments and OBJ
structiops, decayed buildings and
ruins to be removed" do not author
ize a city to grant an exclusive priv
ilege to use the streets, lanes and al
leys thereof for the purpose of laying
gas pipes therein or erecting poles,
wires and towers thereon for supply
ing gas or electricity to the city or
It's inhabitants by corporations au-
thorized to manufacture gas or cleo
tricity.
.. That provision of the general
laws for the creation of corporations
in force prior to 1892, found in Sec
ton 80, p. 234, McClellan's Dig, did
not confer any power upon cities and
towns, or aid or supplement the pow
ers conferred by the general laws ap-
pertaining to the creation and pow
ers of cities and towns, or in cOnnec-
ton with other powers conferred on
cities and towns, authorizes them to
grant exclusive privileges for the use
of their streets for laying gas pipes
and erecting poles, wires and towers
therein by gas or electric light com.
panies organized under the general
laws for the creation of corpora.
tions.
8. A grant of exclusive privileges
the possession of which will enable
the grantee to obtain practical mo.
nopOly for limited time of busi.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22

The Great Remedy of the day is un
questionably Fain-Killer, lOr the instant
relief of all burns, scalds, bruises, etc. +,
and for pains in the stomach and bowels
as we'll as in sudden attacks of cholera
morbus. No family should pretend to
keep house without it always by them.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Killer. Perry Davis. Price %
cents and so cents.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22

By dissolving celluloid in acetone or
acetic ether transparent varnish is
made which will take a high polish and
resist hot water. 1t is particularly
adapted to metal objects, such as BIZ
cycles. and can be made a vehicle for
any desired cOloring matter.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22
Blood HumOrs

ltdoesn'tmake any difference wheth-
er you believe in the modern theory
and speak of the causes of diseases as
referable to germs, microbes or bacilli,
or whether you use the older and better
understood terms of "humors" and
"blood disease" - Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla cures them al.
1t cures scrofula, salt rheum or
eczema, catarrh, rheumatism, malaria
and all other blood poisons; nervous
troubles. debility and that tired feeling.
This is not merely modern theory; it
IS solid up-to-date fact
" Salt rheum on my hands so severe had to
wear gloves most of the time, and could not
shut my thumb and finger together. was
cured by Hoods SarSaparilla." Mrs. A O.
SPAULDIEG, North SearSpOrt, Ne.
My three months old boy was cured of a
very bad case of scrOfula by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla" WIN. H. GARNER, West Earl. Pa.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
i5e. No substitute for Hoods acts like
Hoods sure to get Hoods.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22
T. B. Rice, prominent druggist Ot
Greensboro. Ga. writes as follows:

IOTOC3 UE551oV U
Greensboro, Ga, writes as follows:
Il have handled DIR. Pitts Carmina-
tive for eight years, and have never
known of a single instance where it
failed to give perfect satisfaction. Par
ties who once use it always make per
manent customers. We sell more of
this article than all the other Carmina-
tives, soothing syrups and co ic drops
combined" For teething children it
has no equal.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22
SUPREME COURT.
neadnOteS to Decisions, June Term,
= A. D. 1000.


neadnOtes to Decisions, June Term,
. A. D. 1000.
Samuel Stewart and Lennie Stewart.
Plaintiffs in Error, VS.. The State
OF Florida, Defendant in Error
Hillsborough county.
CARTER, J.:
L. The acts and conduct of wit
ness relative to the matters in con-
troversy which are inconsistent with
his testimony, likewise his motives,
interest or animus as connected with
the cause or with the parties thereto,
may be proved for the purpose of
weakening the force of his testimony;
and for the same purpose it is proper
to admit evidenc of statements made
by the witness relative to matters
material to the issues contradictory
OF his testimony on the trial. As to
all OF these matters, if the witness
denies or fails to admit the imputed
act, conduct, motive, interest, animus
or contradictory statement when In
terrOgated about them on cross-ex
animation, he may be contradicted
by other testimony proving them.
2. The answer of a witness OF
cross examination respecting any
fact irrelevant to the issue will bt
conclusive, and no question relating
to facts irrelevant to the issue car
be put on cross examination merel!
for the purpose of impeaching tn,
credit of the witness by contradict
ing him.
Judgment affirmed.
Barron Phillips, for Plaintiffs il
Error; William B. Lamar, Attorney
General, for the State.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will
quickly heal the worst burns iand scalds
and not leave a scar. 1t can be applied
to cuts and raw surfaces with prompt
and soothing effect. Use it for piles
and skin diseases. Beware of worthless
counterfeits. All dealers.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1900-11-22

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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15
NORTH YAKIMA AND VICINITY

Ladies' visiting cards at this office.
Ira p. Englehart went to Elensburg
this morning on legal business.
U. s. Attorney Gay and Indian Agent
Lynch are here today on official business.
Judge Williams, of Tacoma, is in the
city and will remain indefinitely for the
benefit Of his health.
Mr.. Dooley contracted in the Big
Bend country for POO horses to weigh
1900 pounds or more to be delivered in
June.
X. w. Dunlop has been appointed
trustee in the j. w. Thomas bankruptcy
case. and administrator Of the estate Of
Donald Mcdonald.
JAS Connolly is in town from Sunnyside.
Mr.. Connolly has a choice quarter section
OF land near that place, a portion OF
which he wishes to dispose Of
Mr.. Robb, father OF Mrs. q. 5. Hough,
is back from Palo Alto, COL; where he
has been spending the winter with his
sonin-law, who is member OF the fac
ulty OF Stanford university.
Owing to the present weak wheat mar
ket the North Yakima Mill Co. today
dropped bran and shorts 81 per ton; also
Yakima Best -four dropped from 81 to 90
cents. Other grades remain the same.
Plans are being made by Architect
FELTON, for the enlargement of the NJ. E.
church. 1t is proposed to double the ca
pacity of the church by building to the
rear. The cost will probably be 1000.
E. W. Dooley and Chas. Wiliong re-
turned on Wednesday from trip through
Yakima and Douglas counties. At Kiona
they purch ased 20 head Of horses of the
Snipes brand, also the running horse
Pilot at Waterville.
Rev. j. T. Eshelman, it is understood,
is closing out his large realty interests
here. He is surprised and delighted at
the growth of Yakima and thinks the
coming OF Bryan here will show to the
world that Yakima is an important fac.
tor among the towns OF the state.
Census Com missioner Mires, of Ellens.
burg, came to town this morning on pri-
vate az well as official business While
here will probably choose three enume-
rators for this county. Among the appi-
cants named are O. V. Carpenter, Doc
Clark, w. j. Aumiler and X. Van Bus
kirk.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15

MIR. and Madame Connolly have disposed
of their millinery business to Mrs. +. NJ.
Towne. Mrs. Towne is not an entire
stranger to the people of North Yakima,
having for the past six years resided on
the Ahtanum. Mrs. Connolly will remain
and have charge OF the sales department
of the store. Miss Holly, a miliner from
one of the leading Portland houses, has
been engaged as trimmer. she having ar.
rived the first of the week.
Geo. Palmer arrived in the city the
first OF the week from Goldendae to pay
visit 10 his daughter, Miss Fannie, and
look over the country with view to To-
eating. Mr.. Palmer Is amazed at the de-
velopments that have taken place since
his last visit here eleven years ago, and
while he had heard Of Yakima's growth
he was not prepared for the great trans
formation that has taken place.
A surprise party in honor of the six.
teenth birthday OF Miss Anita, daughter
OF ID. E. Lesh, was given Tuesday even
ing at her home on Mob Hill. - About
twenty-five young folks gathered to pay
their respects and enjoy pleasant even
ing with games and dancing. Dainty re-.
freshments were served. Miss Anita
was the recipient of some very hand
some presents.
Doesn't your roof need coat of paint
to preserve i. and protect the interior =?
Wouldn't the whole house be more at
tractive if given new coat of paint :?
Chatfield makes old roofs waterproof
and makes old houses look like new.
Prices reasonable and all work guaran-
teed. Office first door west of Coffin
Bros 4
The deal intimated in TIE HERALD re-.
Gently wherein Timothy Lynch had Of
fered his 1877 bales OF hops to A. f..
Poole has been finally contaminated.
Mr.. Lynch received his upset price of
ten cents.
Found, on Saturday last, between
Mckee bridge and the fair grounds, a
case containing pair of spectacles.
Owner can have same by calling at this
office and proving property
Among the Sunnyside people in the
city the first Of the week were Mr.. and
Mrs. II. 4. Boonse, J G. Gordon and
JAS. Werner.
Malcolm MacLennan returned from
kittitas last week where he purchased
1000 sheep, his band now numbering
5000 head.
For Sale-The T. b. NELSON RANCH
3i2 miles northwest OF city; easy terms.
Inquire OF o. A. Fechter or VIM. Lee, ir.
9 At
Our cost shoe sale for la dies and chill.
dren is great success. 1t runs Just if
teen days more. Coffin Bros. 9-tf
Jesse I. Stewart is preparing to open a
racket store in the Yakima Hotel block
DR.. Pugsley left Saturday to visit his
cLildre en- in Seattle.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15
Dept, C, The Bon Marche,
SEATTLE, WASH.

Alfalfa, clover and timothy seed in
arge quantity at Coffin Bros. 2tf
New neckwear, shirt waists, petticoats,
hair ornaments, belts, buckles, etc, at
j. j. Macdonald's
Secure highest cash prices for your
hides, furs and pelts by taking them to
the Columbia Meat Market, H. J.
Rand. Att
Try our Gilt Edge canned vegetables.
Once used YOU will have no other. Kin
sey < Co.
Kleis & Bond handle all kinds of feed
hay, flour and bran at lowest prices. 6
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15
]. A. ADAMS.
THE LOCAL ROUNDUP.

Mrs. Phoebe d. Adams was in the city
on Monday from Spokane.
A. Cobb has purchased the Chicago
restaurant on Front street.
John Mackison was in town last week
from his Bossburg gold mines.
Mrs. G. w. Bowen OF Glenwood, Kick
itat, has been visiting friends in Yak
ina.
st. Patrick's social will be given at
the school Saturday night; a good pro.
gram plenty of amusement; everybody
invited.
The state populist committee meets to-
day in Seattle for the purpose OF calling
state convention to elect delegates to
the national convention.
Frank l.. Wheeler was elected direc
tor of corporation known as the Cured
Fruit Association of the Pacific North
west, with headquarters in Portland.
Lost-On Sunday last between the
city and the Selah grade, light brown
ladies jacket, purple lined. Finder
please return to this office. 92t
The silver wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. w. l.. Wright last night was
one of the social events OF the season.
A full report will appear next week.
Miss Jeanie Pollock was the surprised
hostess of merry party last week 4
large number OF young folks enjoyed
themselves with merry games, music and
refreshments.
Mr.. Connolly has secured from his house
beautiful line OF hats for street wear;
also all the late pattern hats, for Mrs.
Town, who succeeds Mr.. and Mrs. Con.
oily in the business on First street They
are now on display besides a fine line of
millinery novelties. 1t is worth the while
of any la iy to call and see them.
Large size photo 00
buttons, six for 81. -
:: ! !: :: !: !: !. !:
Made direct from ~
sitting or any good 3X*9
picture, for few ys% W.
days at James SH&xH
studio, over Schott 8l4S
shoe store, Schot S(SkD
feldt building s
Services were held at the Congrega-
tional church last sunday morning, Rev.
J. A. Bailey, State Sec'y of the Mission
airy Society, occupying the pulpit in the
absence of regular pastor. As yet no
choice has been made by the congrega.
ton and it may be some weeks before q
preacher is decided upon but in the
meantime the pulpit will be supplied at
every morning service. Mr.. Bailey will
occupy the pulpit again on Sunday
morning next.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15

Our best shoe, sold in many places for
S.. Our customers say it is the best they
have ever worn ...$ SO so
BUY THE BEST.
Browns SIS $3.50 Shoe for
ladies in style and wear will equal any
$500 shoe in the market.
Our Blue Ribbon Shoe for boys
and girls is the best made
Look over our line Of shoes. You
don't need TO buy. We want to show
you what We have.
I. A. ADAMS.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15
ISN'T THAT FAIR F.?

Write your name aud address plainly ON a pos
tai card send no money and be
sure TO put
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15

Large size photo
buttons, six for 81.
Made direct from
sitting or any good
picture. for a few
days at j ames'
studio, over Schott
shoe store, Schlot
feldt building.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
CABOT.
Hacture nv w, H. stafford.

The lecture given Friday evening Of
last week by W. P. Stafford Esq. OF St.
Tchnsbury on "Wendell Phillips" was
pronounced by all that listened to it as
one OF the best of the course. Mr.. Stat
ford is a clear, wide awake speaker
holding the undivided attention of his
audience to the very last word. The
very severe storm that ragged all day and
night prevented the large attendance
that was looked for and which certainly
would have greeted him had the elements
been in a more settled condition.
State Prizes.
Incubators are quite the fashion. Lee
Shortt has a wooden Hen" M. W..
Batchelder Bantam" and B. P. Elmer
is contemplating buying a prairie
State These breeders were well repre-
sented at the poultry show at Barre a
lew weeks ago. Short took LIST pre-
MUM and special on Brown Leghorn
cockerel; Batchelder LIST on Barred Ply
mouth Rock hen and 4th on cock.
Elmer's display of seven Rose Comb
White Leghorns won three lists and six
specials. la close competition they took
cash premium for best pen of Leghorns of
any variety, also best Leghorn hen of
of any variety. His pen of chicks was
the second. highest scoring pen of any
breed in the entire show.
Earle Rogers, who has been having
diptheria, is improving. Allan Collins is
sick with fever.
Miss Hannah Morse, who had a cancer
cut from her face Dec. 20, was at church
Sunday. Few of the present generation
could equal Aunt Hannah" in courage,
who is So years of age, and had the
operation performed without the aid of
anasth.tics.
Many were obliged to forego the an
ticipated pleasure OF listening to Hon. w.
P. Stafford Friday evening because of
the storm.
Frank Laird, aged 40 years, died of
pneumonia last Saturday. Funeral SER
vices were held the following Monday,
conducted by Rev. l. P. Chase. He is
survived by wife and two sons.
Miss Josephine Harvey of Saratoga
Springs is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Harvey.
Quite number of our Young people
attended the Cantata Of Queen Esther
presented at Peacham last week All
pronounced it fine entertainment well
paying for the long snowy drive.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Figures from the Spanish War.

The war department has contributed
a valuable publication to the history of
the war with Spain. 1t gives in detail
the strength OF the volunteer forces called
in to service, with the losses from all
causes. The total number OF volunteers
furnished to the army was 223 235. oil
whom 1O,017 were officers and 213,21S
were enlisted men. Among the totals OF
chief interest are the following: Off,
cers-resigned or discharged 2O15; dis
missed, 8; killed in action. 18; died Of
wounds, 3; oil disease, 119; of accident.
4; drowned, 1; suicide, 8 Enlisted
men-discharged for disability, 4544
by court marshall sentence, $685. killed
in action, 100; died Of wounds received
in action, 7S; OF disease, 1929; accident,
81; drowned, 81 suicide, IL; murdered
or homicide, 80. There were assertions
from the volunteer forces from every
state except North Dakota. There was
only one desertion from the Utah bat
terry and only two each from the Idaho
and Vermont regiments. There wer
STA assertions charged to New York
Maine had 40, New Hampshire ID
Massachusetts, 81, Connecticut SO. ant
Rhode Island 80. Tennessee had tn
largest percentage of assertions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
LYNDON CENTER.

Mrs. Chauncey Bradley still lies in
critical condition as the result of the
shock which she had two weeks ago.
Miss Addie Hubbard visited Mrs Low
at WoodsvilIe several dayslast week.
A surprise party was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Smelling last week Tuesday
evening, by number of their neigbbors
and friends. They were presented with
gifts which will he of use to them for a
long time.
An error occurred ia last weeks Lyn-
don Centre items in regard to the visit
here Of Elmer Tasker, as the item last
week read flasher.
Mr. Lavine, who is a carpenter work
ing on 7. N. Wallis new tower house, and
boards at Mrs. E. c. Carpenters, was
suddenly summoned home last week by
the dangerous illness of his wife at
Lebanon.
Miss Lila Carpenter and Miss Carrie
Kimball were both obliged. to stay at
home from their schools at Lyndonville
last Friday. Miss Kimball had quincy
sore, while Miss Carpenter suffered from
the effects OF the grip.
George Wiley has sold out the greater
part of his stock of groceries.
Fred Gil6llau, a student at the Insti-
tute, is at his home in Burke, critically
i'll with pneumonia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Press Tributes to vermonters.

Ex-Minister Phelps is dying, and as he
goes there passes out of American life a
man of great heart and great brain, with
high public spirit and capacity, who had
the respect of his friends and neighbors
to a tremendous degree and who won by
his ability and breadth ofview the respect
oil the whole nation. His was a keen
mind and a quick one, and men OF learn
ing as we'll as deep in politics have long
enjoyed his alertness and perceptions
Boston Record, Jan. &c.
The fatal accident to Chief Weather
Forecaster Hazen through bicycle fall
is cause for widespread regret. and
doubtless nobody feels sorrier over it
than the colored man who ran into him
and injured him beyond recovery. Since
1881 Mr.. Hazen has been faithful SER
want OF the government and although
his weather predictions have not always
materialized, it would not be rash to say
that he has saved more lives and prop
erty than any other man in the country.
Prot Hazen was too young in his career
of usefulness to be thus removed. He
was lover OF science in many ways,
LuOuSu SuiSllF HotCu IOi Ilo WCdLhCi
forecasts and studies OF meteorological
conditious.-[ Boston Globe.
Hon. Elvin M. Bartlett is now director
of the state penal institutions, succeed
ing Hon. L. D. Hazeu, of st. Johnsbury
This appointment by Gov. Smith calls
for congratulation on the part
OF the people. Mr.. Bartlett possesses
ability-unusual brightness and is the
youngest man on the commission. He is
a man of opinions, not afraid to advance
them, and as senator from Essex county
was not frightened out of his feathers
when an aye and nay vote was de-
manded, no matter what the subject
He is sure to distinguish himself in his
new ofice!-[ Essex Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
IIJNENBURQ.

John Higgins, rs years of age, died at
the home of his son, Edward Higgins,
last Friday. Services were held at the
house Sunday.
At the annual meeting of the Creamery
Association officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Directors, M. V. B. Vance,
in. Dodge, R. B. Smith, G. W. Hill, M.
A. Burt; auditors, S. B. Powers, F. A.
Turner.
Mrs. Charles and John Downer visited
friends in Groveton last week.
TX. Hovey has moved to his farm in
Concord.
Dan A. Dodge has bought and moved
into the house vacated by ]. K. Hovey.
At 1890 o'clock Sunday morning fire
burst through the floor of the audience
room in the Methodist church, catching
from the furnace below. Quite number
had already gathered for worship, and it
was quickly put out, with little damage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Pensions.

Responding to an inquiry, Commits
soner OF Pensions Evans recently sent to
Senator Gallinger statement giving the
number OF persons borne on the rolls OF
the office on account of each of the wars
of the United States. The statement is
tonary war, four widows and seven
daughters; war OF 1912, one survivor
and 1 1898 widows; Indian wars. 1882
to 1912, /, 656 survivors and $3.50 wild
ows; Mexican war, 9,204 survivors
and 8,175 widows. Granted since 1861
under general law. 321, 555 invalid and
92,901 widows and other dependents;
under law of 1890, invalids 420,912;
widows and dependents, 100, 236.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
DANXILLE.

On account of a broken water wheel
which runs the wheat mill at 6. H.
Kingsbury's MILL and which cannot well
be repaired till spring weather, he will be
unable to accommodate those who still
raise wheat for their own use, it being
the only wheat mill in the vicinity. 1t
will be repaired as soon as the weather
will permit.
The Edison n otion pictures, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society will
be given in the Methodist church next
Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th. This is not
magic lantern entertainment but MIR.
Edison's latest invention, the biograph.
Get tickets OF the ladies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
Dairy school Closed.

The dairy school of 1900, at Burling.
ton, closed Saturday, the examinations
taking place Thursday and Friday. Dur
ing the last week continuous pastuerizer
has been in use, and the results have been
quite satisfactory. Two OF the newcom-
been used, but have not received much
praise and an air churn has also been
used with unsatisfactory results. Hon
c. ]. Bell, addressed the school last week
Monday. Throughout the school the in
structors and especially Prof. J. L. Hills
have been untirng in their efforts to make
the school a success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-31
RYEOATE,

The meeting of the Board of Argicul-
ture has been postponed indefinitely.
Mrs. Thompson and Miss Varnum
went to Peacham on Friday to attend
the play.
The L. M. S. meets with Mrs. John H.
Symes Thursday.
Mrs. Beattie has been suffering with a
severe cold the past week. Her daughter,
Mary, is spending few days with her at
Rev. Mr.. Collins
A very pleasant surprise wasgiven Mr..
and Mrs. E. NJ. Phiheld on Monday
evening. About so or more OF the friends
and neighbors called leaving with them
presents to the amount of about $27
Miss Nellie Nolan is home again.