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The New York herald., 1878-10-31

THERE Is Report IN MEXICO that Pres
idcnt Diaz is coming to the border to see what
all the trouble is about. Before doing SO he
ought to send word to General Ord. Some of
his interesting countrymcn will probably en-
daovor Tn steal him
The New York herald., 1878-10-31
ARrrLLxRY At THE AQUARIUM.

Among the attractions At the New York Aquarium
10 . performance IN which Mile. Geraldine, young
and pretty woman. 10 fred from huge cannon and
sent nyisg through the air distance Of thirty Or
forty isst she daring performer landing IN net The
isat 10 remarkable one. not being entirely Tree from
danger though Of course the expulsion Of ths
female acrobat frsm she tube OF the so
called ',eanaou" Is not sceompt,hod by
the direct explosion Of powder charge.
wnsn the word 10 given BY Mile. Geral-
dine Q sharp dotona atisn occurs at the
breach OF she huge tube, and as the same
instant hurled space. The propuisive force
DOUBT obtained BY powcriuls spiral spring act.
Ing q footboard, for II charge OF gunpowder
TO be actually burned In the chamber OF 30 large
piece OF ordnance u would DO 30 powerful AZ TO land
the fair madcmoisello ~ He'll Gate instead OF the
more comfortable MANILA netting spread 70 rsosive
her plump form. Still, wo have said. the sszct" 70
q striking one for II must require . groat deal Of
for . woman to crawl into metal tube and per-
mis herself 20 be flung such hoadiona fAshon.
THIS the last week OF this act at the Aqua.
rum.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31
TRIPLE SHEE
NEW YORK. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 81. 1878

The probabilities are that the ,ccathc,. in Nc,c
York and its ricinity today riN be partly cloudy
Or fair and colder. Tomorrow II ,ciH be clear or
fair and cold.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and stocks were generally strong.
Gold opened and closed at 1OO3s and sold in
the interim at 1OOA. Government bonds were
firm, States dull and railroads strong. Money
on call lent at per cent and closed at 3 per
cent
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

Ir Is Nor SURPRISING to hear that o large
number of the colored citizens of tho Eighth
Congressional district have determined to sup
port Mr.. Jerome. Gratitude is o marked char
acteristic of the colored race.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

II THE INFORMATION of Boston Journal is
correct Mr.. Caleb Gushing declines to run on
Mr.. Buffers ticket in Massachusetts. Mr.. Cush-
Ing is one Of those patriots who has strong con-
stitutonal objections to being on the losing side.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

IT HAS AGAIN been the fortune of one of the
HERALD steam yachts to be of service to ship
ping in the Bay. This time it was q govern
ment steamer that was in distress.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

CAPTAIN TYSON has no faith in Explorer
Hayes Open Polar Sea theory. But has Captain
Tyson been far enough to know9
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

at the rate of seven per cent, which is no trifie
in these times.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

MEXICAN LIEUTENANT, who followed some
revolutionists into our territory, has been found
guilty of violation of the neutrality laws. But
why not try some of the cattle thievesi
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

ANOTHER CHATTER of Presidential cipher
history is given on another page The time fol
explanations seems to have come.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

a POLITE NoTE from Mr.. Evarts to the Swiss
government would probably induce our sister
Republic to behave in q more sisterly way and
keep her paupers at home. Another contingent
is on the way, and the trouble is we cannot send
them back il they decline to go
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

MEMBERS Of tho Catholic Church will be
interested in onr special cable despatch an
nouncing tho appointment of Bishop Gillooly, of
ireland, as Delegate Apostolic to this country.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

The EXTRAORDINARY TIME of 2:14ls was
made ION the Brownstown (Ind.) track yester
day.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

that net we'll Understood ~ the audsnce. which
frequently did not applaud Ia the right places. IL
vas quick after ths manner OF the Amerscan public
10 enjoy approve sensational feat like The
dance 10 Garments castnet acsom iment with its
bacchnnaIian chorus, and Escamiilio's song
Descriptive of tho bull nghL but the
more delicate phrases which abound. the exquisite
nidnccs psrvadng Of the concerted muslc, we're.
80 lar any demoustrations OF appreciation wents
lost upon the hsarerA Mas Hauk and SiRnor Cam
panini were however several times called before the
curtain, but there was no excitement The audience
sorbsd IN studying tho opera 10 ensmbcr that
lists who do such work those the cast oi lass
evening are fairly entitled 10 the warmest encourage
menL Signor Arditi, evidently desiring to develop
The publcs taste for what best In the opera, do
elincd 10 pcrmitan OF the ballet. .sCarmen"
viii surely grow IN popular overy repe
ttion and tho crowded house at It's third representa-.
ton last night ts convincing proof oil the nrm hold
u has already secured upon the public.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

CArTAN WILLIAMS has "theory- that the
Fifth avenue robbery was no robbery Mt all, and
has decided to take no further steps in the mat
ter. Another police official has theory that
Alderman Morris was stabbed by madman.
There is entirely too much "thcory" among the
police force.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31

GENERAL GRANT, it seems, has given up his
trip around the world. At the meeting of the
Army of the Tennessee yesterday General Shcr-
man read letter to this effect. After short
trip to Africa he will return to Paris, where he
will remain until his departure for home.
The New York herald., 1878-10-31
BROADWAY THxAraE-LEAH.

Leah Ellis abeth stsmwits
Nathan ......M. v. Lingham
Abrahsm logan
Villagers. 30.
old agstrate NJ
1o:epn' ~. son % m , ~ Wheeoek
Ludwg. barber and doctor ...J. H. Burnets
Gropner, boilnmy
Madaena. niece of Father Herman Miss Elisa OConuor
Dame Gertruue Laura Ls Clair
Mother Greschen landla Miss Wcstbrook
Le all. child Of Joseph and Madaona'..... Baby GLvoy
The production of this play drew quite large
audience last night. AZ Leah Elizabeth Won SIAM
wi,z Is decided Tho role gives her OPP
portunity for display OF that strong dociauatery
power which she possesses In high degree, ana
abes her also 10 portray tho ever varying shades Of
feeling In which the piece aDounds. In the fourth
and NTH acts tho best evidence OF her power was
the fact that many Of her audience were In tear4t
especially In tho "cursing scsns and the anal recon
ciaton where she kisses 0ossos tho little child
Of Joseph. Had shc been better supported would
undoubtedly have made even stronger Impression.
Even with tho support shc had IL is due say
that sho compares avcrably with Aiss Bateman, who
mnde reputation out Of tho character In London
O few years ago.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-05-23
HEAVY FLEECES.

We find the following account OF a public
,shearing at Mr.. Jewett's, Independence.
Mo-, in the Journal Of Agriculture and
Nr7ner:
Fleece of the celebrated ram Matchless
was weighed by the committee and the re-
suit was 3l1 lbs. Fleece imported Vermont
ram, Little Wrinkley, was next weighed in
full view Of the interested lookers-on and
the result was 32a Tbs.
Eve lambs Zone year old) seven of which
were weighed, averaging over 1251 lbs. each.
Three tWo-year-old Merino ewes, from
the flock of 3. F. Curtis, of Independence,
we're next sheared, producing a very fine
long staple of wool, but not averaging so
high as Jewett's.
Next in order was shearmg the famous
Cotswold ram. Andrew, belonging to ia
COB Powell, of independence; weight of
fleece y Tbs. IA or length of staple, 81
inches. 4
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-05-23

flock from the approach of strange dogs
and wolves, and in case of violent storms to
bunch the flock and drive it to the corral.
In winter the sheep are usually herded on a
different range from what they have been
accustomed to in summer, to prevent either
range from being destroyed from too COLI
slant feeding or travel. They are corralled
nightly, and in winter have the benefit Of
covered sheds. Hay is put up for them, to
be fed only in case of very severe snow
storms, when it is impossible for them to
procure their own feed. A snow storm is
usually followed by a violent wind, which
soon clears the plains, and leaves the feed
in good condition. For the last five years,
little or no hay has been ted, owing to the
openness of the winters.
The usual hours of range in winter are
from s O'Clock in the morning till 6 O'Clock
in the evening in summer, from . O'Clock
in the morning till s o'clock in the evening
although in summer they invariably lie
down by the side of some river or creek
from II o'clock in the morning till 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon:
| expect to shear this spring in the neigh
borhood of 2,700 long, and 1890 fine woods.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-05-23

sired by Lumber; he by Ericsson, with
Tho fastest four-year-old time old record up
70 last season, and a noted sire OF last trot-
tiers.
Topsey has proved herself a most extra
ordinary breeder, and has a very speedy
vav of eoing herself. though she has never
been trained since she was four years DID, at
Of which time she could show a better IMAM
three-minute gait any time. Stlntea TO An-
vergne.
RRooD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1870. Jet
black no white; 159 Hands high, and
weighs 1,150 pounds.
Sired by Lumber; he by Ericsson.
Gipsy is full sister to Topsey, one year
Younger, and by many is considered tllefin-
est animal of the two. Her first coltl sold
TO w. II. Sones Esq, at Malad City, at rs
months old, for $500. The following year
she produced twins, both OF which died;
missed to Kentucky Chief the following sea-
son, and in 1877 produced bay tilley Flora,
No.. 6; is now in foal to Kentucky Chief.
Topsey and Gypsy make a beautiful team
being so near alike in every respect that it
is often difficult to distinguish them, and
can go together in about three minutes any
time. when in fair condition.
A%uvergne, the sire of Topsey's colt, was
Foaled May 18th, 1874. Dark, dapple bay.
black name and tail. 16 hands high, and
weighs 100 pounds; was bred by M. W.
Dunham, Esq, Wayne, DuPage county,
ILL.,, and imported by B. F. White, of Malad
City, Idaho Territory, in April 1877. Is
round and smooth in every point; legs
wide. fiat and cordy, and well set under
him shoulders broad, massive and beauti-
fully sloping back short; ribs nicely
sprung neck finely arched throttle small;
head fine and clean cut eye full and pleas
ant; kind and gentle in disposition, so
much so that a boy can easily handle him ;
action of thestinest order very hardy and
an easy keeper, and, all in all, n of the
very finest specimens of the famous Perch
eron breed.
He took first premium at the Michigan
State fair, fall of 1876, the only place he
was exhibited, and was considered by Mr..
Durham one of the very finest colts of his
class ever foaled in the State.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-05-23
>.
SALES OF | NJ STOCK

From the Madisonian we learn that Alex.
Metzel, of Ruby valley, has recently parted
with his fine bull Fanatic" q0035) selling
him to Charles Anceney, of Gallatln county.
He also sold Mr.. A. a fine three-year-old
bull. Fanatic is one of the likelyest bulls
QUESTION to Mr.. Anceney's herd, which al
ready compares fayorably with any other
in the country.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-05-23
MONTANA I N STOCK.

MONTANA FINE STOCK.
WE are in receipt of an interesting letter
from S. S. Harvey, of Clancy, one OF Mon
tana's thorough going stock men, from
which we take the liberty to make the fol
loving extract:
Knowing that you are taking a lively in
terest in promoting and encouraging the in
PRODUCTION and improvement of fine stock in
our Territory, | enclose herewith a descrip-
ton and pedigree of the stock | have lately
imported into Montana, from which, if YOU
desire, can use in whole or make such ah-
stracts as you wish to give space in your
valuable and live little HUsBANDMAN, and
from which. I will say frankly [ have CLEAN
ed, more satisfactory information since
have taken it, than any other papers | am
taking, either Eastern or Territorial.
The five head marked x in blue, COM
prise the family Of my importation, and
they are far superior animals to what they
are described in pamphlet. They are all
thriving finely, and ''Topsey'' foaled me a
horse colt on the 10th inst. from "Auver-
gne," as you will see marked No. l. The
colt Is Il marvel for size and perfect form
color jet black without a white hair. He
He, measured when about twelve hours old,
III hands high, 81 inches around the heart,
and 143 inches around the forearm. His
dam is a marvel of beauty and contains
more muscle. and solid substance chan any
other mare in Montana, and | might say
with impunity, in America.
The following is the description and pedi-
grees of the imported stock:
STALLION CoIr-PRINcEToN.-Foaled
May 9th, 1876. Very dark bay-nearly a
brown--no white.
Sired. by kentucky Chief. Dam by Green's
BashaW, out Of a one-half thoroughbred.
Princeton is a stout, compactly-built and
very stylish colt, and bids fair to make an
extraordinarily fine traveller. His dam is
said to have a record of 2:42 to the pole,
and in appearance can not be surpassed by
any brood mare in the country.
LUeY.-Bay Filley; toaled May sth, 1875.
Dark, mahogany bay left hind foot white
star in forehead.
Sired by Kentucky Chief; dam Topsey,
by lumber he by Ericsson.
Lucy is full sister to Rather and Cadmus,
and has all the characteristics of the stock
from which she springs; is very nervous
and plucky, like her dam, but kind to hand
lie, and ought to make Il fast trotter; is
now about 10 hands high, and will make
about al eleven hundred pound animal.
FLoRA.-Bay filley foaled March 2lst,
1877. Star in forehead; one hind foot
white.
Sired by Kentucky Chief; dam Gypsy,
by lumber; he by Ericsson.
Flora is a marvel of size and beauty. and.
if appearances go for anything, will make
something very fancy, and, from her breed
ing ought to be fast and stylish is now
nearly Il hands high, and has tile heaviest
quarter and stifle L nave ever seen on one
so young.
BROOD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1869.
Jet black, without any white; 15} hands
high, and weighs about 1850 pounds; bred
by W.D. Gay, Lexington, Ky.
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Some Fruits Worth Introducing.
DAYToMA Fl.

LA LUNA La.
Have You or any of your cores
Pohdents ever come acres the fruit
OF the Margusteen? (Garcinis Man
gostana of Leneus) the fruit is the
size Of an apple, grown in India and
celebrated as the choicest fruit the
earth produces.
There is also another fruit grown
there, almost as delicious as the form
er-the Rambutan, (nepheliun lappe-
ceum,) it looks like an immence OBJ
long strawberry. If they have never
been introduced in this country
why could not the Department Of
Washington get them through some
OF our Merchant men stopping at
those ports, or perhaps they may be
already grown in the West Indies.
You may have seen them there. /
doubt not they would grow at least
In the southern part of the State.
E. N. w.
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DIED.

VANLOON-eAt the residence of Mr.. ID. A
Wyman, Orange City, Fla. Nav 9th. 1873
OF pulmonary consumption, John j. Van,
loon, aged 10 years and months.
The funeral services were conducted bv
Elder Highly. and although the day was
very warm, there was general gathering
OF friends and neighbors to pay their re-
spects to the worthy departed JOHNNY.
as he was called. was general fayorite
with all who knew him. Upon the coffin
was placed cross and wreath of beautiful
flowers and evergreens. and just as the sun
was sinking in the western horizon thew
laid him down to rest In mother earth.
until the voice of God shall awaken him
to come forth to everlasting life.
Many thanks are due Mr.. and Mrs. Wv
man for their untiring efforts to administer
to his wants, relieve his distress, and make
INN comfortable during his sickness. The
deceased was native Of Wisconsin. where
his relatives now reside.
Northern papers please copy.
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On Tuesday morning of this week, Mr..
John NJ. Watkins, Miss Mollie Terry and
Miss O. Sinnetie, the lady artist of Brook
Ign, n. T.. took their departure for the
North. Miss S. came here with Mr.. III. A.
DeLand and family several weeks ago and
has remained with us until the present
time, painting flowers, plants, grasses. and
other rare gems of Florida. She has also
sketched the ruins of the old mill at Spring
Garden, the historic points of which are
well fixed in her mind aud on the canvas.
and which she will paint at her leisure at
home. Miss Terry. we believe, intends
spending some time in visiting relatives
and friends in Owego and Fairport. N. ".
and otherplaces. The ladies go by steamer
to New York, while Mr.. Watkins will take
the Coast Line r. r., visiting Savannah
Charleston, and other cities on the route
IN the business interest," of parties here and
at the North He viii be absent about
four weeks. We hope the journey will be
I
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company Bill H. r. $50
r:AAo D.

trough and beaten with wooden
= slaul until reduced to fine pulp, which is
put into clear water, this is readily oh.
tanned IRON the clear water lakes which
are found all over the country stirred nm.
the water poured off and when settled the
starch is repeatedly washed until the wafer
passes OFT clear; it is then rapidly dried
by this simple process have prepared q
farlna fully equaling the Bermuda.
Prior to the late civil war, Florida arrow
root sold in New York, wholesale at * cts
One mandatory on the ST. Johns river
sent during year 10000 lbs. Now tba
article known in that market as Florida
rates lower than ST. Vincent. being ahout
cts. per lb. The reason assigned for tbis
great falllng Off in character and price. is.
1nat an individual in South Florida named
nus place Bermuda, prepared a farina from
tne compete root, (which l suppose Is the
Aamla lntegrifolia) and gave it the name
OF Bermuda arrow root. For this reason a
nrul IN New York who are the largest
dealers In farinas, express the opinion tbat
ohe soil of Florida is unsuited for the nro-
auction of the true arrow root. From
--~f y oUopOCO IL VIII Uo seen J1at this
opinion Is erroneous. 1t will be necessary
10 re-establish the character of the Florida
article, Diminishing preparation purified
by repeated washings, when it viii again
oe IN demand and command fair and
Femunerative price.
But few persone seem to comprehend the
great advantage Florida possesses over
other countries in the manufactures Of
starches, especially in the fact that we
have six months of the year in which
TO make up the crude material, neither
Go they realize how great quantity Of
starches are used in the various industries
OF the country. Florida Gun supply the
demand be it ever SO great. hope that
The attention of starch manufacturers At
the North may be directed to the facilities
Florida possesses, to induce them to come
here and put up their machinery. Thew
nave the apparatus and the necessary tact
10 making up, and we can furnish the
crnde material to keep them employed.
2. H. MASON, ND.
ApOpka, Orange county, Fla.
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PLUCK,

AS an instance of the pluck and enterprise
OF Northern men In Florida, we give the
following:
MT. ). ). Fox, the owner of the st. Johns
ana Indian River r. R.. had the misfortune
TO lose his store house. goods and dwelling
house, at Titusville. by fire. short time
SINCE; but before the brands of the old
building had ceased burning, lumber for
the erection of new one was ON the
ground, and within week the new build-
ing was erected and business resumed
Inc sun OF Florida is not hot enough to
take the energy out of such men.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN ORANGE
CITY.
Apopka, Orange county. Fla.
From Our Correspondent.

ORANGE CITY, May Sth, 1878.
EDITOR AGRICULTURIsr:-Yo ask me To
gave you few facts as to what is going on
IN your sister town in the way of improve
ments. When DeLand was located we
were informed that it was six miles awav.
now am told road has been laid out that
brings US within three miles of each other.
VINO knows. with all the enterprise each
place possesses in It's stirring inhabitants
how soon we may by brought near enough
together to shake hands over the garden
gate, or exchange with each other rare
Towers, and samples of choice fruits.
As to. facts and. figures concerning our
improvements You must bear ii min
that as yet we are not three year, OLE
town. SO you must not expect report thai
we are building large Churches. Halls OF
Opera houses, but will say that each and
all are striving to build up home with ali
its comforts and adornments. At this pres.
ent time there are four dwellings going nm
that are each a credit to the place. Thew
are for Rev. J. Herrick. of Vermont, Mr..
French, of Minnesota. Mr.. BurreIl, of Ne
braska, and Col. Crenshaw, of Kentucky.
not forgetting nice one just finished by
Mr.. Highly, with double porches, bay win.
dOws, &C.. which makes it look as though
it had been transplanted from the ''old
country" into these, to us, new ''piney"
woods.
But we are to have much needed want
IN the shape Of blacksmith and wagon
shop. Mr.. Ross. late of Tallahassee, has
o1oc n toy, Lot VIII, Z
Blue Spring avenue, where he will soon
havea shop and house erected, and grove
planted out. We say welcome to all who
come promising as much. As to mercantile
affairs, we have two well filed stores doing
thriving business saw and planning mill
id full blast, a resident dentist and physi-
clan, and other trades that tend to develop
new country.
blue Spring Land company" have sold
nearly hundred and fifty five-acre lots,
and the groves that have been set are look
ing fine despite the dry weather. Quite
number are having few trees fruit this
season which causes them to smile; wonder
where the grin will bring us to in the
next half decade of years? Again, our
small fruits are pointing to success. Our
figs, guavas. bananas, mulberries, peaches
and pine apples are fruiting; of the latter
there are now many thousands planted out
here, and cargo at the landing awaiting
us-uhe sugar loaf variety.
We are in our infancy. but as time rolls
along you will hear from us now and then,
and we hope to chronicle success. AMI.
--~eNr----
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destroyed. 7. A. Hughey & Bros
new wharf-at which the steamer
was lying-was slightly damaged.
The steamer was valued at al out
$4,000 insured for $4,000. MIR.
Howard informs US that the treights
by the Charleston line will not be de-
layed but will be promptly forwarded,
and at the old rates. Another steam
er will Immediately take the aStar
lights days Mr.. Howard continues
to represent the Charleston line"
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Floridiana
Geographical Divisions of Florida.

The Florida Immigrant divides the State
into four divisions, for the purpose of con-
venience in locating counties and describ-
ing different sections. These divisions have
been generally adopted. and are as follows:
EASTERN FLORIDA-Is composed Of the
counties Of Suwannee, Columbia. Alachua.
Levy. Baker Nassau. Duval Bradford
Clay, st. johns, Putnam and Marion.
WEST FLoRIDA-Is composed of the coun-
TIE ties OF Escambia. Santa Rosa. Washington,
Walton, Holmes, Jackson and Calhoun.
MIDDLE FLoRIDA-Is composed Of fine
counties of Gadsden, Liberty. Franklin.
Leon. Wakulla. Jefferson, Madison, TAYLOR
Lafayette and Hamilton.
SOUTH FLoRIDA-Is composed of the
counties of fernando, Sumter. Orange.
Volusia, Breyard, Polk, Hillsborough, Man,
aztec, Monroe and Dade