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The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
CITY COUNCIL MEETPG
The Session Was Purely a
Business Meeting
MARKET STALL PROTEST
Don't Want Special Privileges
Granted to Any One Person,

The regular monthly meeting of the
City Council last night was a business
affair from start to finish, and was at.
tended by a full membership. Those
present and answering to the roll
call were: Chairman F. w. Arm
strong and Councilmen A. c. Spiller
L. M. Lively, Julius Ball, T. H. Ran
dolph, ]. A. Edmondson, l.. C. Yaeger
Z. W. Perkins and w. F. Quaile.
The meeting was opened by Mr.. ]. T.
Meginniss appearing before the Corm-
Gil on behalf of number of stall ienG-
ers in the city market. He presented 4
petition protesting against the market
committee granting special privileges
to L. c. Carter by renting him the two
choice stalls for $50 per month, when
the price is $25 each. He urged that if
Mr.. Carter received this reduction OF
40 per cent. in his rent the other rent
ers were entitled to the same reduc-
ton. After discussing the question the
Council took a recess to enable mem
bers to go down and see what privi-
legeS had been granted Mr.. Carter. Ac
ton was postponed to be taken up un-
der the head of general business.
Senator A. S. Mann appeared before
the Council and made a few remark;
IN the interest of the Tallahassee South
eastern Railroad Company. In asking
for terminal privileges in the city, he
stated that the company was perfectly
willing that the city take all the safe
guards necessary to protect itself, but
hoped action would be taken as soon
as possible, as the directors were anX-
lous to go to work at once Council
man EdmOndsOn made a motion that
the matter be referred to the ord;-
nance committee, to report at a called
meeting next Wednesday night. Mr.
Quaile seconded the motion, first wish
ing it to be understood that the Coun-
Gil was in favor of granting the lease
provided suitable ordinance be drawn
up. Motion carried.
Councilman Lively, chairman of the
fire committee, made a report recon-
mending the purchase of a suitable
wagon and apparatus for the fire COM
pany, at a cost of $3.50. On motion
Councilman Ball the report was accept
ed and committee empowered to act.
The market stall question was nov
taken up and Councilman Lively NOV
ed that Mr.. Carriers staAs be restored
to original condition and be rented for
$25 per month each. Motion was Sec
Onded by Councilman Spiller, when Mr..
Lively amended by adding that the
stalls be enlarged and put in good cor
dition. Carried.
Councilman Ball moved that thu
money received from Mr.. Carter be re-
funded, and that he be reimbursed for
any extra expense to when he may
have been put. This motion was carried.
Chairman Armstrong stated that the
Council had been invited to take part
in the capitol cornerstone laying at II
o'clock next Tuesday. The invitation
was accepted.
Continued on eighth page
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10

OF which were wisely made to meet the
demands of the progress OF our rapidly
growing State, the tax rate to meet the
expenses of the State government for
the year 1901 can, if so directed by Inc,
be reduced from three mills as 2rovid-
ed by law, to two and a half mills.
beg to assure you that it is a source
OF much qualification that this condi-
ton is found to exist, which has been
accomplished by the successful man
agement Of the affairs of State by the
administrative officers.
After the consideration of your re-
port and recommendation, l have de-
cided to reduce the tax rate from three
~ mills, as provided by law, to tw
and a half (215l mills, and you are
hereby authorized and empowered to
direct the tax assessors to levy a two
and a half mill tax on the real and per-
sonal property of the different counties
for the year A. D. 1902, to be appro-
priated for the current expenditures of
the State and for the interest on the
bonded debt.
l nave the honor to remain,
Yours with much respect.
w. S. JENNINGS, Governor.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10

Inc amount Leon county will re-
celVe If the above litigation is success
ful on the part of the State of Florida
is the sum of S7,423.2O.
The Railroad Company carried the
case 10 the Supreme Court of the UniteH
States In November, 1900. It has been
pending there since that time. Attor-
ney General Lamar, who has all through
TINS long litigation represented the
state OF Florida, went in person before
the United States Supreme Court ct
Washington City on the 18th day Of
February, 1901, and presented the mo-
ton that the Court advance the sail
case for hearing. The Court fixed
the 18th day of October, 1901, for oral
argument in the case. The Attorney
General went to Washington CITY at
that time and argued the case for the
State of Florida.
The United States Supreme Court
decided the case on Monday last in ia
VOr of the State of Florida.
The railroad company was repre-
scented in the State of Florida by Hon.
John A. Henderson, of Tallahassee, and
Hon. T. L. Clarke, of Monticello, and
was represented at Washington City
by ex-Attorney-General of the United
states Wayne MeVeagh, and Mr.. Fred
erick D. Mckinney. -.
This litigation is the largest hesitate
mas ever had, and it was decided on
three separate appeals from the Circuit
Court, each time in the Supreme Court
OF Florida, in favor of the State OF
Florida. '' u
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
A. C. GROOM, Comptroller.
State of Florida, Executive Depart-

State Of Florida, Executive Depart
ment, Tallahassee, Jan. 9Th, 1902.
Hon. A. c. Groom, Comptroller of the
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Fla. ::
My Dear Sir-I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of your conf
municatiOn dated December 31st, 1901,
in reference to the financial condition
OF the State at the close of the year,
and note that you find from a general
review of the financial condition that,
Notwithstanding the extraordinary ap-
preparations made by the Legislature
at the regular session Of 1901, to be
paid from the general revenue fund,
which exceeds those made for the two
years previous upwards of S32O, 700 for
the purposes Of employment of ST.
preme Court Commissioners, for con-
structing substantial buildings and in
improving facilities for the higher ed
ucation of the youth of our State, i'm
proving public buildings, State insti-
tutlons, the capitol building, for tie
relief and protection of the fire stricken
city OF our State, and deficiencies, ali
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10

Interesting Communication to
Governor Jennings
REDUCE THREE MILL TAX
The aoVernor Authorizes Comptroller
TO Make Reduction.

The following communications
touching as they do on the finances of
Florida, will be read with interest by
the people Of the State. They show
that Florida is in a very prosperous
condition, and that the future outlook
is extremely bright One gratifying
feature Of the conditions touched upon
is the recommendation and decision 10
reduce the 8 mills tax for general rev.
enue purposes to 212 mills. The letters
follow:
Treasury Department, State of Flor
IDA, Comptroller's Office, Tallahas-
see, Dec. 81, 1901.
Hon. w. S. Jennings, Governor of the
State Of Florida, Tallahassee, Fla:
Sir-A careful review of the financial
condition Of the State is a source of
congratulation to the people of the
State. /
The appropriations made by the Leg
1slature at the regular session for 1901
for the two years from July 1st, 1901,
to July LIST, 1903, to be paid from the
General Revenue Fund exceed those
made; Tor the two previous years by
more than $32O,OOO.OO. This would ne
cessitate an increase in the tax levy,
II relief could not be found in an in
crease of revenues from other sources
than taxation, and in a reduction of
the current expenses of the State.
In rounding the State bonds hereto
fore bearing and z per cent. interest
IN per cent. bonds, there will be an
annual saving of more than $50, 200. 90.
The deficiency in 1900 of S35, 600. 10
in maintenance of the insane is not
likely to again occur, nor will we in the
ordinary range of probability be called
upon for over S22,OOOOO for the relief
and protection of a tlre stricken por-
ton of our State.
The annual expenses attending tax
sales have been greatly reduced and
all expenses have been curtailed to the
lowest, possible point consistent with
safe administration.
The total revenue producing property
for which taxes can be collected is in
-CreSsass Eanud viii be over a half mill
hon dollars larger this year than last.
The receipts from licenses and other
smaller sources not derived from tax
leVies are steadily growing, and while
the balance in the General Revenue
Fund is somewhat smaller than it was
a year ago, nearly all of the very ex-
traOrdinary appropriations for the last
six months of 1901 have been met and
there is still balance of $19O,482.12.
The appropriation for the Capitol i'm
prOvement will require very little more
than the expenses of a Legislative ses-
sion, and as both will not have to be
met the same year there is an opportd-
nifty to give some relief to the tax pay
ers.
The law provides for a levy of mills
for general revenue purposes and au-
thOrizes the Governor to reduce the
same as low as he may deem advisable,
In view of the facts above stated. /
earnestly recommend for your consid-
Grafton that the mills authorized for
general revenue purposes by the Legis-
lature be, by executive order, reduced
to 21s mills for the year 1902.
Yours respectfully,
A. c. GROOM, Comptroller.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
WANTS MORE FACTORIES.
DR.. earn Talks About Factories and
Good Roads.

DR.. ]. NJ, earn, one of Icons leading
practitioners, was in Tallahassee Tues
day from his home at Centreville. The
doctor is possessed of a strongly-rootad
faith in the future of Leon county. To
the TaTlahasseean man he said:
Il wish to commend The Tallahas-
seean for the advanced stand it has
taken in booming this section. We
want more factories in Tallahassee, the
more the better. we want anything
that will bring consumers to this sec
ton, that is, people, who will consume
what the farmers raise. Every citizen
III the city should rush to The Talla-
hasseean's assistance, and use their ut
most influence to secure any manufac-
turing enterprise that will give en-
ployment to the unemployed.
Another thing I am strongly in IA
Vor of is a pond issue for road building.
Good roads will enhance the value of
every farm in the county. They will
enable the farmers to haul loads one
hundred per cent. larger than they can
ordinarily haul, and they can make
more trips in day, with less worry to
the horses and stock, and greater saw
ing to wagons and other vehicles.
my wife is strong advocate of
good roads, too. She has just returned
from two. weeks visit with friends in
Ocala, and since seeing the good roads
down there is stronger in the. faith
than ever. It is not only the farmers
who should work for road improve
ment. The merchants and citizens gen.
orally are benefited, and they should
all work together for good roads,"
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
CAUGHT FIRE

There was considerable excitement
at Panacea Springs Wednesday night
about II o'clock. The laundry building
caught fire from defective flue, and
was full ablaZe when discovered.
Everybody turned out and fought
manfully, and though the main hotel
building was on fire in several places
when discovered, it was saved with lit
tie damage.
The hotel is supplied all through
with water and to this is due alone the
fact that it is standing today. A high
wind was blowing directly toward the
hotel at the time,
Mr.. Hall came up yesterday and will
have all necessary repairs made at
once
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10

the City Council had agreed to take
the front page of the Times-Union and
Citizen, for which the city would pay
$l5O, and asked the county to take tbs
second page, which could be obtained
for 500. He was continent that the
money would be we'll spent, stating fur
Their that the entire cost of the illus
trat1ons and write-up would be in
cluded in the price paid for the page.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Ed
mondsOn urged upon the commission
ers the great advantages to the city
and county that would result from such
an advertisement. AS an extra in
ducement, he said that in addition to
going to all the regular subscribers of
the Times Union and Citizen, the COM
missiOBerS will receive 500 extra COPIES
OF the paper. The write-up will appear
some time in February.
Commissioner ]. w. johnson was CD
posed to the proposition. 1t was his
opinion that if money were to be spent
in advertising the county it should be
spent at home. He said that Talla-
hassee had first-clasS weekly and an
up-to-date daily, both of which were
constantly working for the advance
ment Of the county'S interests, and was
OF the opinion that the money should
not be sent away from home, when it
could be spent proftably with the pa
perS in our midst.
Councilman Edmondson endeayOrel
to explain to Mr.. Johnson that the ad-
VantageS to this section would not be
near so great were the money to be
spent with the home papers, as their
circulation could not compare with the
Jacksonville papers. According to Mr..
EdmOndsOn, it was Mr.. Stockton's sin
cere desire to help this entire section
OF the State, and bring its advantages
prominently before the world. To
this end, very liberal offer had been
made, the price asked being even be-
low the regular advertising rates.
Commissioner Johnson was not of
the opinion that the county would be
given more than it paid for, as the
T1mes-Union and Citizen was not in
business to give something for nothing.
He coul6 not understand why the above
paper was so anxious to boom this Sec
tlon now, and advertise its wonderful
advantages and resources to the world.
when only few months ago this was
described as the most barren and
worthless section of Florida. Mr.. John
son said that the Times-UniOn. and
Citizen was after the State CAPITAL
then, and could not think of anything
good to say about US. But since Talla-
hassee has taken the capital he did
not think that we should impose upon
good nature by asking MIR. Stockton to
give two or three hundred dollars worth
OF work for a paltry hundred, dollars.
Commissioners Yaeger and Moor ia
Vored the proposition, and were of the
opinion that it would be money well
spent. After some further discussion,
Commissioner Moor moved that the
county accept the second page Tor the
sum of 500, which motion was asecond-
ed by Commissioner Stoutamire. Upon
a vote being taken Commissioners
Moor and Stoutamire voted aye, and
Commissioners Smith and Johnson
voice, and Mr.. Yaeger cast his ballot
nay. The chairman had the deciding
for the motion.
Continued on eighth page.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
A FIREMAN'S CLOSE CALL.

Il struck to my engine, although
every Joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain,'' writes C. w. Bel
lamy, locomotive fireman, of Burling
ton, Iowa. Il was weak and pale, with
out any appetite and all run uown. AS
was about to give up, l got bottle
OF Electric Bitters and, after taking it.,
l felt as well as l ever did in my life. >
Weak, sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their use. Try them. Satisfaction guar
anteed by all druggists. Price soc.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
THE SPIRIT OF WINTER.

The Spirit of Winter is with us, max
ing its presence known in many differ
ent REPRESENTATIVES, by CHEEKY sun
shine and glistening SHOWS, and soma
times by driving winds and binding
storms. To many people it seems to
take delight in making bad things
worse, for rheumatism twists harder,
tWlnges sharper, catarrh becomes more
annoying, and the many symptoms of
scrOfula are developed and aggravated.
There is not much poetry in this, nut
there is truth, and it is a wonder that
more people don't get rid of these all
ments. The medicine that cures .hem
Sarsaparilla- easily obtain
ed and there is abundant proof that its
cures are radical and permanent.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10

Mr.. ". r. Wilson has a change Of ad
in this issue Of The Tallahasseean. In
it he makes few pointed remarks tina:
will be Of interest to every reader of
this paper. Mr.. Wilson is one of the
leading merchants Of Middle Florida.
He knows bargain when he sees one
and is offering great inducements to
secure the attention Of prudent pur-
chasers. Read his ad over carefully.
then if you want real bargains, give
him a call
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
WE ARE ALL FAMILIAR

with the deep, hoarse bark, grimly call
ed graveyard cough" It is the. cry
Of the tortured lungs for mercy. Give
them mercy in the form Of Aliens
Lung Balsau, a remedy for pulmonary
trouble, so highly esteemed that it is
recommended even in the earlier stages
Of consumption. In the later stages
mortal skill is unavailing. Nobody can
afford to neglect cold.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
SAYS HE WAS TORTURED.

81 suffered such pain from corns
could handy walk" writes H. Robin
son, Hillsborough, Ills, but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve completely cured them. .
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises,
cuts, sores. scalds, burns, boils, ulcers
Perfect healer of skin diseases and
piles. Cure guaranteed by all drug
gists. 25c.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
THERE ARE SOME SIMPLE RENE
DIES

indispensable in any family. Among
these, the experience of years assures
us, should be recorded Painkiller. For
both internal and external applications
we have found it of great value; espe
c1ally can we recommend it for colds,
rheumatism, or fresh wounds and
bruises.-Christian Era. Avoid substi-
tutes, there is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis. Price 25c and SOC.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
FINALLY DECIDED
Case Involved More / Than
$4,000 Back Taxes
Was DECIDED LAST MONDAY
Supr enc Court Settled Matter
Favor of the State.
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The above telegram received Monk
day by Acknowledgement w. B. LamapS
adds fms to the closing chapter of on
Of the most important cases in Which,
the State Of Florida was ever engaged :
1t finishes a story that is of great in-S
terest to the people, and especially thea
taxpayers of the State, and meauct4
much to the different counties of thee
state. ,.
1t means that the celebrated suit or
the State of Florida against the FIor-I
ida Central and Peninsular Railroads
Company, for the collection of Overk
$4,000 in back taxes, and which hassS
been in litigation for several years, has.
been decided in favor of the State byfI
the highest court in the land. It was
carried to the Supreme Court of thes
United States by the railroad company y
and was finally argued before that
body on October 18th. Attorney-Gen-l |.
eral Lamar appeared for the State. Thet
matter has been published in The Tai
lahasseean a number of times, but is ct
so much Importance that we give a re-,
capitulatiOn of the story this week.
The-history of the case may be sum-
med up as follows:
The suit of the State of Florida VS..
the Florida Central and Peninsula Rail-
road Company for the collection OF
ninety-Six thousand one hundred and
eighty-one dollars, sixty-nine cents. J
$3.50, 1850, was begun in September. !
1892, anu after several appeals, was on.
the 18th day Of June, 1900, in the Su-
preme Court of Florida, decided in ia
vor of the State of Florida, and the
said sums will be distributed to the
State and certain counties named he
low in the following proportions, if the
case is finally settled in favor of the
State Of Florida:
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10

Are you looking for shoes? Service
able shoes, good shoes, shoes that look
we'll and wear well? If that is your
object, read the change of al of Mr..
D. B. Meginniss, Jr., in this issue.
Mr.. Meginniss handles shoes and knows
how to talk shoes, therefore if you
want shoes it will pay you to give him
call
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
WORKING "A HOURS A DAY.

There's no rest for those tireless it,
tie Workers-Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
Mli1ons are always busy, curing Tor
plo Liver, Jaundice, Biliousness, FeVer-
and Ague. They Danish Sick Head
ache, drive out Malaria. Never gripe
or weaken. Small, taste nice, work
wonders. Try them. Csc at all drug
stores.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
NOTHING ELSE so SIRE

Mothers who give their little ones
Mothers Worm Syrup give them the
incest tasting and most effective worm
medicine made.
The Weekly Tallahasseean. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 18??-1905, 1902-01-10
THE CONTEST

The voting contest for the most pop-
ular young lady in Tallahassee I'D TO
this morning stands as fellows:
GnSSie Chiftendnn %
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-08

The only run scored during the game was made in the second inning. Doherty of Bridgeport hit safely. Donnelly, the next man up, tried to sacrifice, but De- herty was put out at second, Donnelly reaching first. Ryan made a clean base hit sending DonnelIy to third. The ball was thrown wildly to third, and DOnnel- ly started for home. The throw to home was muffed by Salesman, and the tally went down to the credit of Bridge port
 Three double plays were made, one by the local team and two by the visitors. The game was played in the remark ably short time of one hour and fifteen minutes. Umpire Malone had a hard time of some of his decisions which were apparently as fair for one side as for the other, meeting with the dis favor of the crowd.
 In the ninth inning BannOn hit safely. after Hall had been retired. Council came to bat and struck the ball for what seemed double. The ball went into the right field territory and Umpire Malone decided it a foul. Ramon had reached home with what the crowd sup posed was the run which tied the score. Cornell again faced the pitcher and this time he hit the ball into almost the same spot, the leather bounding out into the field in such a manner as to de- ceive the fielder, who tried to field it.. Bannon again crossed the plate and Cornell came in right behind him. The crowd though that New Haven had won the game, but the umpire decided the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-08
SAvIN ROCK THEATER.

The theater was crowded last night and the audience went away greatly pleased with the evenings entertainment which was undoubtedly the best so far this season. Magee and Crimmons presented a laughable absurdity, introducing some rapid crayon drawing, the pictures of President Roosevelt and Admiral Schley being the most prominent. Matthews and Ashley are two of the most finished artists seen here this season. The character Representations of a Hebrew were very finished and they received great applause. Young and Brooks in unique and high class musical act wel t big Tim Cronin in "a tip to the vaude- vHles'' made on of the hits of the evening His limitations of different people were eX- ceptionally fine. Misses Biggar and Dreher in refined songs were well received. Their gowns were elegant and they have very fnly trained voices. The Transatlantic Comedy Four in d very pleasing comedy sketch were immediately favorites with their comedy, and their fine singing. Fms bill will be given every afternoon and eveG- ing during the weeG.