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The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

DR.. Sylvester, formerly an American,
but now a naturalized French physi-
clan, has invented a spectrograph which
enables users of the telephone to see
each other
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20
STATE OF FLORIDA,

County of Icon.
I, CourciI A. BRYAN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
in AMI for the county afOrr>aid. do hereby certify
that the above and foregning is Il tru' and
corr ct copy of the original order OF put LEGATION
In the above cause OF record and Oh file in my
office.
In witness whereof 1 have hereunto set
(sEAL) my hand and official seal this 23d
day of November, 1901.
10 Sw C,.UNCILA A. kRYAE, Clerk.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

Worms take refuge in the small in
testines, where they can easily multi
ply. WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE
will destroy these parasites. The YER
dict of the people tells plainly how well
it has succeeded. Price, 25 cents.
lght & Bro.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

Failure on the part of a conductor
70 obey orders resulted in head-end
collision on the Illinois Central rail-
road Saturday morning. Six men were
killed, two are missing and eleven
others injured.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

The three-mast"d schooner Mary
Gray was blown ashore Saturday night
near Seaside Park, N. ]. The vessel
was bound from Boston to Brunswick,
Ga. Captain Lynch and crew of six
men were taken off by the life-savers
without any great trouble.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20
BRIEF NEWS NOTES F1sOM THE
WORLD AT Largo.
FROM THE
Events of Interest to the TalIahas-
seean Readers.t

Eight lives were lost in wreck on
the Great Northern railroad, near Els
sex, Montana, Sunday.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

1u0 1Idlldu DdEh 1EOVIQenZ6 H..
which went ashore Friday night Oh
Amelia lighthouse, near Fernandina, is
total wreck.
A private Letter received in Pekin
from an American general in the Phil
ippines says that the rebellion in Luzon
Isl spreading.
For family use in numberless ways
BILLIARDS. SNOW EMINENT is a
useful and valuable remedy Price, %
and so cents. Wight & Bro.
B. II. Burroughs, at present located
in Savannah, Ga, has been appointed
city passenger agent of the SeabOard
Air Line Railway at Jacksonville, vice
John M. Fleming, resigned.
DR.. Sylvester, formerly an American,
but now a naturalized French physi-
cian, has invented a spectrograph which
enables users of the telephone to see
each other.
If you would have an appetite like
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tab
= They correct diOrders of the
s.1mach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price, Is cents. Samples free
at Wight & Bros drug store.
John Swinton, for years a leader with
labor organizations, died Saturday at
- home in Brooklyn, aged seventy
ears. For more than thirty years he
was connected with New York papers.
A dispatch from Nkanhia, South At
rics., tells of a recent engagement be-
tween British and Boer soldiers, in
which Commandant Louis BOtha was
shot through the left leg below the
knee. He escaped capture by crawling
into the bush.
If troubled with Dizziness, Furred
Tongue, Bitter Taste in Mouth, Bloat-
ed Feeling after eating; Constipation
or Sick Headache, use DIR. M. A. Sim
mons Liver Medicine.
The plant of the Brooklyn Cooper
age Company in Williamsburg, N. Y,
was destroyed by fire Saturday morn
ing, entail'ng loss of s25O,O0O. Sew
enteen fremen were more or less seri-
ously burned.
The Southern Baseball League next
year will consist of eight clubs-from
Nashville, Tenn; New Orleans, La;
Atlanta, Ga; Chattanooga, Tenn; Biz
mingham, Ala; Shreveport, La, and
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

The great six-day bicycle race in New
York was won by WalthOur and Nc
Eachern, who covered a distance of
2,555 miles and four laps, or an average
of almost seventeen and three-quarter
miles for every hour Of the IA con-
sumed by the race. They we're just
two yarOs ahead of the second team.
rhe record is 2,733 miles, or within d
fraction of 19 miles an hour.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

The eleventh annual sesS ion of the
Tuskegee negro conference fill be held
at Tuskegee, Ala, FEB. - d I'D 20.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

The Southern Baseball League next
year will consist of eight clubs from
Nashville, Tenn; New Orleans, La;
Atlanta, Ga: Chattanooga, Tenn; Biz
mingham, Ala; Shreveport, La, and
Little Rock, Ark.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

Kissimmee is experiencing the bust
est season in many years. Men, large
boys and small boys are working till
late in the night, making boxes and
packing the thousands of boxes of
oranges that are brought in daily.
Waters & Carson, Warning and the Max
insOn Company are rushed with bust
ness, while a number of growers are
shipping direct.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

The plant of the Brooklyn Cooper
age Company in Williamsburg, N. Y,
was destroyed by fire Saturday morn
ing, entail'ng a loss of S25O,O0O. Sew
enteen firemen were more or less seri-
ously burned
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

Rear Admiral Schley sasTs he will
follow Acknowledgement Rfynors ad-
vice, and push his case TO t Sc end.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

Clarence Messina, the oldest son OF
Joseph Messina, Of the Bay City Pack
ing Co., at Apal4chicola, was fished
out of the river Friday afternoon in
front of his fathers packing house,
where it is supposed he fell overheard
during Thursday night or early Friday
morning.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-12-20

Salem, West Virginia, b. 81 5000, o
fire Saturday night, which wiped o
the entire business part the tow
Fifty-six houses,stores andSother bull
ings were destroyed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21
coMMoDious OFFICE ROOMS.

B. W. Ritter is having the finish
ing touches administered TO his new
SUI, If rooms in the Window L!ock.
1t the change Mr.. Ritter not only
occupies, large and well arranged
rooms, but is located in his own
building. The entrance Is by stair
way between the Williams and
Goodmans store rooms. AS one
reaches the second story there is no
mistaking the place as Mr.. Ritter has
delegated the entire south side. coy
ering a ground space of 20x30 feet,
for his itices. Entrance is gained
hy d)or leading into large room
occupied ty Mr.. Mol!etce. Connect
ing with this room Is that occupied
by Mr.. Ritter, facing on Main ave-
nue.. This is a large room for the
accommodation of clients, etc. and
in which will be kept digests and
text books. To the rear are two
additional rooms occupied By the Ii
brary, which is one of the most ex-
tensiye in the state. The books are
now being placed on shelves, and
convenient tables will enable one 20
look up references without leaving
the rooms. The library rooms arc
connected with arched doorways, as
is also the room connecting that oc-
cupied by Mr.. Mol;ette with the Ii
brary rooms New linoleum, a sol
i'd pattern. ordered especially by the
Graden Mercantile Co. graces the
floor, in addition to rugs. New book
cases and shelves, witn sixty new
cases ON the road. will alsD add to
the general appearance
Mr.. Ritter has reason to feel proud
of his new quarters. and friends and
visiting attorneys especially should
make II a point to call and see them.
The improvements and space occu-
pied shows an increasing clientage
that indicates prosperity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The average Democrat. II he has a
drop OF Kentucky blood In him. likes
HIS whiskcy atraighi. He In not
much on mixed drinks This up
doubtcdly accounts for the indirrer
cnce shown by host OF Democrats
this fall They cannot enthuse over
the ticket placed before them because
4, Is not n straight proposition. but
largely madc mp of Republican dis
contents. We cannot blame them
for espousing the cause of 30 many
Republicans,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21
RESTING IN GREENMouNT.
Millie CHAPMAN.

The funeral OF Willie Chapman took
place at the Episcopal church at 10
o'clock this morning. From $3.50 to
$3.50 the residence was visited by a
great many OF the young friends. as
well as older ones, TO take last
earthly look at the features, beauti-
ful In death. of their playmate and
companion. The church was well
allied when the funeral procession
entered, the white casket being COW
cred with American Beauty roses. In
addition TO ones OF smaller size and
delicate color. Following the cas-
ket were twenty boys, ranging In age
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21
Still Doing Business

At the old stand-the Nathan Shoe
Il Clothing Co. And for values the
public is receiving the benefit. Fair
week was busy one for the firm. and
such excellent values were given that
II proved a big advertisement There
is no advertisement like good goods
and reasonable prices, 1t will win
out every time, Visitors upon their
return home told their friends. and as
a result several mail orders have
been received the last few days.
In fall and winter clothing the line
is again complete, owing to the new
arrival of goods. Also new invoice
of gents furnishing goods. the line Of
neckwear being as fine as ever grac-
ed Colorado store
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

II makes even the burros laugh to
listen to any one drag in national
issues In our local election. There
was time few years ago when a
constable had TO swear allegiance TO
the white metal in order to secure
an election and as a result our coun-
~ and state has suffered immensely.
Republicans are Just as anxious for
silver coinage as any other class,
but they are progressive and know
there is not the slightest hope and
why cut our own throats when 1t
serves no good purpose.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The Herald has received several
communications touching on the
campaign, but as they are more or less
of personal nature they will not be
given space. The Herald is not GO
ing to deal in personalities. We be-
lieve that mans private character
should not be assailed any time, sim
ply his official career. OF course a
large majority of voters believe that
county officials should have good NOR
al standing. but we are of the opin-
ion that nine out of ten know the
standing of the various candidates.
An article has been rejected touching
on nominees for superintendent of
schools, showing the difference be-
tween the two leading party nom
inees. The Herald believes that nine
out OF ten, yes, twenty-four out of
twenty-five. know Mr.. Merry and his
habits and they also know Miss
Young. This being the case 1t is up
TO the voters to decide the question
decide on the character of person
they want as superintendent of
schools, We are not going to ask
the election of Miss Young on the
demerits of Mr.. Merry, but strictly
on the merits of Miss Young. AS in
dividuals we are going to let voters
decide which is the best representa-
tive and which will set the best ex-
ample to the young minds of the
county, therefore correspondents will
do us favor not to send in personal
communications. Instead let neigh
bors compare notes and we have no
fear as to the result
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

II must look like losing game
when newspaper is compelled TO
drag Bryan's name into the campaign
In this county this fall. The issue
is good government and this is going
10 be the issue until the polls close
the 9th OF next month. and then the
following day the same issue win be
up for the ensuing year No dode-
ing the question.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

through thick and thin-not even
Democratic-Pops. but ex-Republicans
There are four at least on the Demo
cratic ticket who were not Democrats
ten years ago but were working hand
in hand with the Republicans. This
may accoun. for the lack OF enthusi-
asm among our Democratic friends
and we canot blame them. II Repub-
licans are to hold forth. nine out OF
ten prefer to have the Simon-pure
brand
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Miss Young. or "Bluebell." as she
Is better known to the outside peo.
pie. will not bring reproach on the
once OF superintendent OF schools.
Every parent should be interested
In having person holding the posi-.
ton who is u shining lighi-ono
whose example their children can
pattern after. They should know
that youth is easily influenced and 4,
makes n vast difference on which
side the pendulum swings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

In the matter OF sheriff there seems
10 be no room for argument. 1t must
he patent to everyone that Joe Smith
is the logical candidate. We want a
man In the office of sheriff who will
not be accused OF playing double,
We want man who will attend to
the duties of the office without fear
or favor from anyone Elect Joe
Smith and these conditions will be
fulfilled
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The great mass of Democrats are
just AZ much Interested In capable.
economical government as The Her
aid. and they are going to vote to
have this kind Of government in La
Plata county
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Business men can thank Mr.. Pat
terson for the interest he has mani
tested in their behalf, and they
should reward him for it. He has
been square with them in every par
ucular and at the same time been
true to the laboring element He
has occupied responsible position
at the smelter for years and not a
complaint from any one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Judge Pike has made clean rec
ord the past three years. The posi-
don of Judge should be non-partisan,
and when attorneys and those hay
ing busiuens before the court are sat.
isned. the voters should continue tho
satisfactory conditions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

What has Wolcoit or Bryan TO do
with the election In La PLATA county
this fall The newspaper TINT drags
In the name OF either is attempting
to dodge the real issue. Tho Her
aid believes II time that outside con
siderations should be LEFT out Of our
local elections. We have suffered
sufficiently already.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Suppose the voters try n change of
administration. We believe they will
ind II as profitable ms n change of
climate to a man or woman after iiv-
ing In n high altitude for ten or M.
iecn years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

A change of diet n change Of cll'
mate. change of location-ali are
beneficial AT times, Now, why not
a change in county administration
We believe that voters viii iind that
what applies 10 the nrst mentioned
applies to the latter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

About the only argument the
Wage Garner advances for the oIec
ton OF the Democratic ticket IL that
the opposition liz n gold bug OUTFIT
Wolcott and gold'bugs are night
mare TO the publisher OF the sheet
Wonder he wouldn't tumble some
timeY Hut II takes several brick
stand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

There was only one hope for
Crooker--nominate somo man known
10 be opposed to Tammany methods
and trust TO his conversion lator
should he be 30 fortunate as To he
elected. It hardly seems possible.
however, that New Workers. with the
interests of the city Mt heart viii
permit tns wool to be thus pulled
over their face.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

What have gold bugs or siivoritoa
to do with the election this fall. Ma
tional politics or national polIciee
have nothing whatever to do with
the case. And II such was the Issue
the Republicans would have ten ar
guments to advance where the Dem
ocra,s have one why tho Republican
ticket should be elected
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The hundreds OF Democratic friends
of Mr. Weaver who feel and know that
he was betrayed. can rest content In
the premises. as they have a person In
c, C. Eddy who will MI the bill Just
as well as Mr.. Weaver. and Mr.. Eddy
is entitled TO their consideration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Patterson Is not begging the issue
He stands for the collection of every
cent due the county and II elected
treasurer hen collect all back ac.
counts that have been skipped
through favoriusm. And II he dis.
plays favoritism while in office. The
Herald win roast him AS quickly as
1t does the present encumbent for
neglect OF duty. The Herald plays
no favorites when II comes to pub.
lie service.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

We ask voters 10 make a compnri'
son between the candidates for school
superintendent II they do not at
once say that Miss Young ia the one
that should be elected. they cannot be
well Informed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Beautiful glazed tiles 1000 years
old are being dug up on the site Of
Babylon. The civilization of that
period must have been several thou
sand years >old. AT all events, the
historic period is growing rapidly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The women OF Durango will Ger.
tsinly vote TO assist one OF their mum.
ber who is virtually alone In the
world and compelled to earn her own
living. especially when the aspirant
is capable and well qualified for the
position. We certainly trust they
will not permit 1t to go 10 the out
side world that they are cold and
heartless.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Miss Young is meeting with splen-
did success in her canvas. A bunch
of hardy coal miners assured her the
other day that she would get their
vote and all who toiled under ground.
She is laboring woman, compelled
to earn her living and they are going
to stand by her
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

J. S. ID. Hopkins is qualified for the
position of assessor. Can the same
be said of his opponent. But the two
men In same room and give pen and
pencil and see which one is capable
of handling the records without assist
ance. Well back Mr. Hopkins two
10 one ON this proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

There is no better surveyor In the
county than J. E Tiffany, and he is
as honest and true as the day IL long.
A surveyor al times becomes an i'm.
portant parsonage In matters that
effect the people as a whole. and vot-
ers should place a man In office who
can be depended upon at all times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The present majority of the board
of commissioners need Republican.
on the toari 81 they Will occasional
ly have gen,le reminder that they
H-e the peoples servauis
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The Republican party has great
historic record. Its policies pre-
served the unity of the nation. and
have since bestowed upon the peo
pie the highest degree of prosperity
they have ever known.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Democrats are not enthusing over
the fact that four exRepublicans
stepped in and captured nominations
for four of the best offices in the
county. We cannot blame them.
Its rather humiliating to think tn"
party stand-bys had to take Il back
seat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

j. s. d. Hipkins Is business man.
He can attend to the assessors books
without assistance, and when ready
to turn over to the treasurer they'll be
In shape for business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

You Democratic business men:
isn't Il well TO have minority repre-
sentation on the board OF commits
sioners7 Just drop partisanship for
a moment and consider this PROPOSE
don
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Dubbed a Democratic uoket and
with four ex.Republicans on II. No
wonder Its a sorry mess and causes
hundreds Of Democrats to declare
their opposition
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Voters OF La Plata county should
zoe to II that there Is minority rep
resentation on the board OF commits
sioners after January ist. II Will be
best for taxpayers and nil concerned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Have the Democrats of Durango
and La Plata county ever stopped to
consider the men nominated and as.
piring TO Office on the Democratic tick
etg We invite them, those who have
not done SO. 10 go over the list at
once. They will discover a lot OF
political mavericks. not Democrats
who have stood the brunt of battle
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

DR.. Washington GLADDEN. gives this
definition; ".nsrchlsm proposes to
destroy government; socialism pro
poses to extend It until IL shall GOV
or almost the whole of human life"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

II would require Philadelphia
lawyer to analyze the aggregation
Democrats are called upon to sup
port this fall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Democrats, Just think OF IL, You
are asked 20 vote for four ex-Repub-
licans. while those who have been 10y
al 10 the party from infancy are com
PEELED to stand aside.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

E. o. Price was turned down be
cause he made n good assessor. In
his place was named former Re
publican. Democrats should resent
the dose imposed upon them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Democrats are remarkiDg that its
q tough proposition when thcy. aH
lifelong members OF the party, have
to take back scat for Republicans.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Sheriff Jones of Arapahoe county
has declared in iavor of the Republi
can ticket He cannot stand the
gang that is in the saddle. This
doubly assures the election of the
Republican nominees.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The clerkship is an important Office
aud II should be occupied by one who
is fully acquainted with the duties
and who will be able TO give close at.
tcntion to every detail We all know
Mr.. Eddy to be the right man for the
place He has beon a resident OF
the county for a long term of years
and by his gentlemanly ways and his
strict attention TO business, made a
great many friends who will give him
boost on the 9th of next month.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Democrats are going to vote for
known Republicans in preference TO
n mongrcl outiit They believe In a
straight proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Every man and woman who pays
taxes should put in vote for Fl. c.
Schroeder for commissioner. See to
II there is minority representation on
the board
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

The New York historical society
owns an entire block on the west side
OF Central park and has adopted plans
for a new si00o.000 building 20I feet
long aud 20 feet deep
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Caliiornia's state flower is the
golden poppy. and one of the pro
fessors at Stanford university has
published a book devoted exclusively
TO the flower and Its Legendary his
tory,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Glen Eddy Is making much head
way in popular favor In his candi'
dacy for the olerkship. He is gain
ing strength every day as 1t is real
lied he Is the one for the place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

BY HIS straightforward course as
alderman w. j. Patterson commands
the respect and confidence of both
The business element and the every.
day laborer. The men who have
worked with and know him at the
smelter have but the highest praise
Tor his treatment of them. He that
is loyal 10 the laborer is loyal to his
employer. as the two must go to-
gether or there is going to be trou,
bic sooner or later. MIR. Paterson is
one who fills the bin, and he's going
10 get the vote OF large cntingent
who feel like honoring and rewarding
such characteristics.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Gen. Kitchener has anabundance Of
one kind OF rcinyigorntIon, but II does
not appear TO be the kind King Ed.
ward is looking for.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

A Boston preacher expressed a
thought happily when he mentioned
la speaking of President Mckinley
the gentle invincibility of the man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

H. c. Sschroder win not be ME
Too" II elected county commissioner
this fall. but there will be n righteous
kick go up unless there is change
In the conduct of affairs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Joseph Smith is the man for sher-
III and we firmly believe every voter
is of the same opinion, although par.
tisanship will keep a goodly number
from voting for him. But he is going
to get there just the same
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

There should be no combination for
once and the voters are going to
elect Clem Eddy clerk without ask
ing any question:.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Having circumyented the octopus,
Kansas is now confronted with new
terror--the Boyalapus
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Elect TIFFANY surveyor and the
farmers win have n man In the Office
who will give them honest service
Honor ability and clear head.