The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-09-15
A Shameful Scene.

| 1aSL SUNDAY, Wnlle one OF the mack
drivers was coming up from the depot
with some passengers in his hack, one
of the two horses stumbled and fell.
The passengers became Disguised and
took another hack that was passing
Then the cruel and heartless driver pro-
ceeded to put the whip to the animal
numerically.
After the poor horse with an effort
got upon his feet, he again proceeded
TO lay the whip to him until he was
ordered to stop by a party who was
passing, threatening him with arrest
for cruelty to animals If he persisted
further
There are numbers of instances in
this city and county where poorly-fed
and half-starved animals are worked
long hours and otherwise maltreated
If our officers will not pay more atten-
ton to these matters, q strong orRani-
cation should be formed for the purpose
of stopping this abuse of dumb animals
which has become so prevalent.
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Hon. e. c. Smith, of Charles, made
us pleasant call this morning.
Mrs. r. A. Shine, Jr., is visiting her
home people in Boston, Ga.
Mr.. A. B. Blackburn, of Lloyd, was
among his many Tallahassee friends yes
terday.
Comfortable days and cool nights be-
token the approach Of real autumn
weather.
Col. S. l. WALES has gone to Gaines
vile on important business, but will
soon return here.
Mrs. Kate Robertson, of Iamonia,
and Misc MaV1y houa xyicifaI friopIu ~,
the city this week
Mrs. Geo. w. Child has returned home
after a pleasant visit to her relatives
and friends at Chicago.
Mr.. Jno. A. Darwin, a prominent cit
izen and well-knOwn insurance man of
Georgia, is in the city on business with
the State officials.
Many residents of Tallahassee who
have friends in Pensacola are rejoicing
over the improved conditions reported
to exist there.
Judge j. T. Bernard, who has been
visiting his daughters in Jacksonville,
returned home during the week much
improved in health and spirits by his
trip.
Mr.. j. E. McNair, who is one of Drug
gist BalkcOm's most responsible and
indispensable assistants, has returned
from his brief vacation and is in harness
again.
Williams Bros, who bought the r. l..
Collins drug store, stock and fixtures,
have been in the city this week packing
and shipping same to Cairo, Ga, where
they will open up a first-class drug
store.
Miss Pauline Costa returned home
Sunday evening after a pleasant visit
to friends in Atlanta and Jacksonville,
and has again taken up her duties as
stenographer in Judge Geo. p. Raney's
office.
Mr.. Jno. F. Demilly, who spent sew
eral weeks pleasantly North and East,
is again at his post Of duty, much ben
Gifted and greatly pleased with his
much-needed outing. 1t is his first time
off from the store in years, and few can
show a better record than he for strict
attention to business.
Miss Genevieve Perry Parkhill the
daughter of Hon. Chas. b. Parkhill,
who has been enjoying a most delight
full tour of Europe. with a party Of
former students of Converse College,
Spartanburg, c. (where she gradu-
ated with high honors at the last term)
arrived home on Tuesday of this week
to become, after her long absence,
permanent member of Judge Parkhill's
charming family. Her long
advent in the social arena of the Capt.
tai City will doubtless be welcomed
with many pleasing attentions.