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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-05-22

q Grape vines are managed in sum-
mer in different ways by different
men and when one has read the va
rious methods of summer pruning,
published in the Agricultural papers,
he finds the opinions ofgrape growers
so various that he is merely befoggcd
by them, if he is novice in the bust
ness. Even the books published on
grape culture are of little value, as
they were written from fifteen to
twenty years ago, and when our ideas
on grape culture were very crude.
| will state a few points that twenty
five years experience have proved 10
me to be correct. as follows:
l, Thrifty vines, as the Concord,
the Hartford Prolific and other vines
of very free growth, should have trel-
Uses, ten OF twelve feet high, in order
to obtain the greatest amount of fruit,
after the vines have truited four or
five years and the summer pruning
should consist in cutting away feeble
shoots wherever found, thus throwing
the vitality of the vines into the
stronger canes, which will produce
the fruit buds of the next season.
2. Pinching back bearing canes
to within leaf OF two of the nearest
punches is of no benefit to the fruit
as the leaves of the canes are the
lungs of the vines and / claim if
the vines be shortened in at, ALL it
should be done very moderately,
merely stopping the further growth
of canes by pinching them off near
their ends.
3. In no case should the most
thrifty canes be shortened during the
summer, as they will be the canes
which bear the next years fruit
4. AS the fruit begins to turn in
color, do remove any leaves to
expose the grapes to the sun, as they
ripen no sooner by so doing, and the
effect of the sun is injurious rather
than beneficial while the removal of
the leaves actually retards the ripen-
ing of the grapes, by checking the
flow of sap through the canes, which
the leaves regulate according to the
requirements of the growing fruit.
5. To produce the best fruit, and
in perfectlon, the small clusters of
of fruit, must be cut or pinched off
leaving but one bunch generally to
each shoot or cane. Many vines are
often so productive that it is impos-
sible for the roots to afford full sus-
.-teaanee to the entire crop and in
such casesT generally remove one half,
always leaving the largest punches
and the result is splendid fruit, while
that on vines not SO served is ofmuch
less value. Farmers Friend.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-05-22
Grating the Walnut.

The operation must be performed
when the subject is in active vegeta-
ton.
When the terminal bud of the tree
is in an active state of vegetation
perhaps the end of May or the be
gining of June-make an incision
crossing the insertion of the petiole
of leaf in about the same state of
vegetation as the scion the third,
fourth or fifth leaf may be selected
stopping in the centre about / Of an
inch below the leaf. The scion is the
same diameter as the stock, wedge
shaped :; is fitted into the slit bound
and covered with grating paste.
About five days after the operation
the eye of the leafis suppressed in
ten days rub the eyes from the leaves
and also cut the disk of these leaves,
reserving the medium nervure; in
twenty days cut the disk Of the upper
leaf BY thus gradually suppresing
the stock, the sap will flow to the
scion, which will in about month
from the operation commence growth.
! prefer to keep the scion and union
enveloped in paper, when the opera
ton is performed on the walnut, taxus,
and also resinous subjects, until the
suture is perfect.-Ec.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-05-22
A RIVER INTENSELY SALT.
From the Nevada Enterprise.

1t was long thought that the brack-
ishness of Salt river. Arizona, was
caused by the stream running over a
bed of saltsomewhere alongits course.
It's waters are pure and fresh from
where it heads in the White noun
tains to within fifty miles of where it
empties into the ella. Fifty miles
from its junction with the ella there
comes into it a stream of water that
is intensely salt. This Stream pours
out Of the side OF a large mountain,
and is from 20 to 80 it. deep. II is
very rapid, and pours into the Salt
river a great volume OF water Here
could easily be Manufactured sufficient
salt to supply the markets Of the
world. All that would be necessary
would be to dig bitches and lead the
brine to basins in the nearest deserts.
The heat Of the sun would make the
salt. Were there railroad near the
stream its waters would doubtless
soon be turned and led to immense
evaporating ponds It is supposed
that the interior Of the mountain out
of which the stream flows is largely
composed of rock salt.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-05-22
Lice on Poultry

@sVV vi uubtiY
For five and twenty years l have
been in search of some clearly me.
thod OF freeing my pigeons from their
lmplacable enemy, the Aca7aeS necotor
that minute insect that lies in wait
for the young from their very exit
from the shell. Ihaye long known
that insect vermin generally stand in
dread of certain smells. For years /
bred pigeons in my stables, and never
saw there either lice or fieas, or any
kind of insect, and in a pigeon house
built in bark warehouse the birds
have been found to enjoy the same
Immunity I have used picnic acid
lar, and tobacco, all Of Which proved
Of some service, but only on condition
that they were employed atresh each
day, and applied to every nest; and
last year found the application Of
cubebs in a powdered form of con-
siderable service
This year my birds were infested
with vermin, despite of scrupulous
cleanliness. Cubebs having no effect
| tried the powdered root of pyre-
thum, This acted rapidly, all the
lvermin that came in contact with it
being speedily destroyed. But next
day things were just as bad as ever !;
fresh generation appeared on the
scene. / tried essence Of turpentine
spread on the floor, but it only acted
when used in such large quantities as
to compromise the health Of my birds.
Then tried liquid ether dropped
upon the skin, more especially under
the wings. The vermin persisted as
if thunderstorm but the birds them
selves survived their enemies but a
few minutes. Then / tried the ether
in the nest but this also proved fatal
to the birds At last the idea struck
me to have recourse to a well-known
insecticide used by the vine growers
of the south for the destruction ofthe
phylloxera- The sulphide ofcarbon.
The very next day was agreeably
surprised that the enemy had left,
leaving none but the dead and dying
behind, and on the following day not
a single living insect was to be found,
while my birds were sitting quietly
on the roof enjoying an unwontedly
peaceful repose. This lasted for
twelve days, till the suRphide of carbon
had fully evaporated. Twentv-four
hours later fresh invasion office had
put in an appearance under the wings
of the birds in the warmest part of the
house, where there were no currnts
of air replenished the suphide of
carbon and the next morning only a
few of these were remaining. The
next morning every trace of vermin
had disappeared.
Since that / have personally made
a great number of further trials with
the sulphide, with immediate and alb
solute success. / should recommend
the sulphide of carbon to be put in
small medicine walls hung about the
pigeon-house or poultry roost. When
it has about three parts evaporated
the remainder will have acquired a
yellowish tinge, and no longer acts
so completely as before, but if it be
shaken up afresh it will still suffice to
keep the enemy at bay.--Dr. Schoaei-
der, Journal Agriculture, Paris
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-05-22
Orange Go. Nurseries.
4 On 000 SWEET SEEDING
Il OVeOOO ORANGE TREES from

selected fruit
per 100. perlooo
diameter, - $50 90 $3.50 90
Trees from / TO l. inches
in diameter. 1890 40 00 $50 90
Trees from Il to Il inches f8HH
In diameter. --...- 80 90 $50 90
Delivered on any of the steamers within
two hours from the time they are taken
up, and packed in good order. All trees
warranted to have extra fine roots and Wig
Orous, bur not forced by manure Good
high pine land, free from palmetto, any
where south Of Lake George. will be taken
In part payment.
JOHN A. MACDONALD.
lyS-Jt Sanford. Florida.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-05-22
FOR SALE.

Alarge amount of excellent PINELAND
unrivalled in value for ORANGE AND
LEMON GROVES.
Said lands lie in the immediate vicinity
of DeLand, and vii be sold at prices rang
ing from $500 UP. Come and soc before
you purchase.
HI. A. DeLAND.
DeLand, May 10th. 1877
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17
'E1E,RN/IL TIGIEINCE rs TIE
PRICE OFLIBERTl."

Messrs. Editors: We hope that
none of our people arc dcluding them
selves with the idea that there is no ne
cessity for vigilance OH their part so far
as the Radicals arc concerned. They
should bc moro vigilant than ever be-
fore, because our political enemies are
working secretly, and concoct their
ncfarious schemes in SO quiet way as
not to arrest the attention of casual
observers. Under the cover of prayer
meetings, pretended revivals, funeral
sermons and other similar shams, the
Radical leaders get their ignorant fol-
lowers together, and discuss and de-
wise means to revive the rule of pub
lie plundcring and robbery. That this
thing is Of weekly, if not nightly, oc-
currence, we have reliable information,
and it bohooves our people, one and
all, to awake to the fact that, while
they arc enjoying peaceful slumbers,
the enemies Of good government are
schcming and plotting to regain politi-
cal control Of tho county and State.
we are not alarmists, but what We as
sert we have abundant evidence to
prove, and we warn the Democracy of
Fairfield against being deceived by the
seeming indifference Of the Radicals.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Only last week some of the unsuccess-
flll candidates at the recent primary
election were called upon by promi-
ncnt Radicals, and solicited to run as
independents. Failing in this, tho
leaders had consultation in Winnsboro
Oh Saturday last, and doubtless they
imagine now that their efforts will
succeed. We arc confident, however,,
that the exercise of continued vigilance
on the part of the Democracy will de-
stroy every chanoo of Radical success.
We again say to our people, be vigi-
liant, cvor on the alert; sleep with one
eye open, and often with both eyes
open. 1t may safely be assumed that
the Radicals will have u ticket hatohed
out before election day, and the friends
of good government must not be caught
"napping." 1t is very important that
the Radical leaders be closely watched
all their movements reported for tho
information ofthe public. Watch par
ticularly Joe Thompson, Bob Pearson,
Isaac Miller, Jordan Mccullough, CluT
Rochcll, William Boulwarc, billiard
Bell, Wyatt Boulwarc and Tom Camp
boil. Don't forget the colorod preach
crs, for several Of them arc known to
be very active just now, and they can
exert a powerful influence for evil. BY
all means let all untlattcring vigilance
be maintained, and our county is as
surcdly safe. SENTINEIs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17
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Many special aids to students, in addi.
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

JOURNALIsTIC.-The Aiken Rerleac, a
thirty-two column weekly, will be
issued at Aiken OH and after the 23rd
instant. 1t will be Democratic Jour-
nal, standing on the platform of the
party. The editorial and literary de-
partmcnt will be under the control of
James Gray Porter, Esq, talented
young lawyer, who has had considcra-
bic Journalistic experience rs corrc-
spondcnt for several papers. His as
sociatc is l.. a. Ransom, Esq, who is
also well qualified for his work. Aiken
should support q first-class paper, and
we feel assured that with liberal sup
port the Revie'o will be all that is de-
sired.
Col. James A. Hoyt has purchased
the Baptist Courier, published in
Columbia. Rev. A. w. Lamar will
conduct tho editorial department. The
prospects Of this we'll known religious
journal arc promising.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

The people Of Winmsboro should take
steps to secure the passage OF an act
allowing them to levy a moderate
school tax. ~ good school in Winns-
boro' by attracting boarding pupils
from other points, will trohly repay
the small tax levied to maintain it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Apple and chestnut wagons have
made their appearance, but the chicken
wagons still keep their distance.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

The nocturnal bowling of hounds il
replacing the mournful music of func
real tOmCatS in the fourth ward.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

GLOW arc we to pay our taxcs?" i.
the momcntous question that has to b(
decided by the 31st.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Prepare yourself for the severe and
sudden changes Of climate of winter
and spring, by procuring a bottle of
DR.. Bulbs Cough Syrup.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

The llistrionic Club is rchearsing fol
another concert.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

The beautiful weather is making the
heart OF the cotton pcllor glad, but The
cool mornings will soon bring on the
frost.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17
CHEESE ! CHEESE ! CHEESE !
wv AS low as the lowest
oct II U. G. DESPORTES
The State Of South Carolina
COUNTY or FAIRFIELD

by 0. II, THOMPSON, Esq, Probate Judge.
w made suit to me to grant him him
letters of administration Of the estnte and
effects of Arthur Boney, deceased
These arc therefore to cite and adm ,nish
nll and singular the kindred and creditors
Of the said Arthur Boncy. deceased.
that they be and appear before me, in the
kourt of Probate, to be held Mt Fairfield
Court House, s. G.. on the 31st day of Oc-
tober, after publication hereof, at u
o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if
any they have, why the said administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under nv hand. this 18th day
of October, Ammo Domini 1878.
0. r.. THOMPSON,
oct l7-t;x2t J.P.F C.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Buttor and eggs arc remembered as
among the things that were.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, &c.-U.
G. Dcsportes.
Citation-O. II. Thompson, Judge of
Probate.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Every morning we open our SUBJ
scription book and lay out lot Of our
newest and most attractive style of
receipts, containing a chrome in the
northwest corner. And every even
ing we put them up with sigh ofhopc
deferred, and a tear for the broken
promises ofour delinquent subscribers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

1t is said that the yellow fever has a
peculiar proncncss for people who
don't pay the printer. It is also an cs-
tablishcd fact that the fever never
reaches an altitude of six hundred feet
above the sea. Winnsboro is only five
hundred and fifty feet, and the average
for the county is about the same. Fifty
feet Of yellow fever into q million,
moro or less, of delinquent subscribers
gocs-but we can't continue the prob
lem further unless some fellow comes
in and gives us money to buy hand
kcrchicf. We positively cannot dry
our tears OH an imposing stone or a
patent outside.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17

Winnsboro has, this season, been ono
OF the very best cotton markets in
the State. The margin on thc New
York price has been reduced to the
minimum. In consequence the num-
Der Of bales brought into town has
been marked. Fairfield farmers will
lind much better market for them
i'll Winnsboro than any of the towns in
adjoining counties.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17
sept 90

j. T. McMASTER & co.
sept %
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Now Advertisements.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17
MRS, BOAG

has engaged the services of a.
tirst-class NIilliner, who will as
sist her in her department. and
who will take pleasure in pleas
ing the most fastidious tastes,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-17
CHEAP GOODS,

and buyers may confidently
rely on getting their goods not
only at low prices, but of the
most desirable quality that the
market affords.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-02
A Big Days Work.

For a week or more the office Of Mr..
j. j. Rawlings, county trustee and tax
collector, has been thronged with people
anxious to pay in the respective amounts
due the State, county and city. In fact,
the crowd has been so large that persons
have had to wait even as long as an hour
and a half before he could get to the
counter to pay his taxes. Mr.. Rawlings,
by his systematic aud honest administra.
ton Of official duties. has been instru-
mental in securing the payment OF an
unusual amount of taxes Yesterday
tue sum of $45, 900 was collected 10 taxes
warrants, scrip and CASH. This must
be gratifying to Mr.. Rawlings, who is one
of the Oldest citizens, and remembers
when the taxes for county, city and State
would not amount to one.half Of $45, 900
in a whole year. Good officers like Mr..
Rawlings certainly improve the disposi'
ton Of the tax.paying public, Like
genuine liquor, though unlike light wine,
Mr.. Rawlings improves with age, and for
every silver hair upon his head there is
q golden virtue in his heart.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-02
RrmoSrTIzArEoS.
Melting OF the chamber Of Com.
mrrcH and Baainess Men-Resolu-
lions Adopted.


Melting OF the Chamber Of Conn
mrFce and BaainesA Mem-Resolu.
lions Adopted.
A special meeting Of the chamber of
commerce was held yesterday afternoon
to consider the question Of the 'remone-
tization' Of silver. After President Else
man explained the object Of the meeting
Mr.. John r. Goodwin said:
Mr.. PREsIDEET-As stated BY you, we
are called together for the purpose Of ex-
pressing our views on the important bill
now pending in the congress Of these
United States for the reconciliation Of
silver. The question is, can we afford to
remain silent while our representatives
are struggling for a measure Of such
vital Importance to the material pros
perity Of our country2 Without enter
ing into an elaborate argument to prove
that it was unjust to the American peo-
pie and damaging to the commerce and
industries Of the country to ~demonetizs
silver, it is enough to say that we regard
the American silver dollar as our old and
tried friend that sustained us through
evil as we'll as good report until Febru-
airy, 1873, when it was outlawed and dis
graced By those it had served faithfully
Tor eighty one years; therefore
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
chamber of commerce that the silver dol
lar should be restored to its original po-
%sition, IS indicated by what is known as
the Bland silver bill.
Resolved, That our representatives.
both in the senate and house, be reques-
ted to use their utmost efforts to secure
the passage Of this or some other bill
that will place silver precisely where it
was, 10 law and commerce, prior to 1873.
The resolutions we're adopted and a
general meeting of business men was
convened with A. T. Lacey in the chair
and Johu S.. Toof as secretary.
Mr.. j. W. Ulspp offered the following
resolution, which, after discussion, was
adopted aud the meeting adjourned:
Resolved, That we regard the act of
congress OF 1875, providing for the re.
sumption Of specie payments iu Jaau-
airy, 1879, as unwise and impolitic, and
that the effect will be to aggravate the
financial distress that now pervades this
country, and we therefore request our
senators and representatives in congress
to urge the repeal Of said act.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-02
BLUFF CITY GRAYs.
A militant Ren and q Largo At
tendance-An Occasion Of Unex
eeptt0nable Pleasure.

A HfilIiant 1sn ana q Largo Az
n danee-An Occasion of Unex
eePtiOnable Pleasure.
Last night the Bluff City Grays gaze a
pleasant ball at their srmory on Second
street. The attendance was not only
large but remarkably fashionable, as
well as unusually pleasant. The guests,
consisting Of the fairest and most be.
witehing ladies and gallant gentlemen,
were offered an opportunity to witness
the Grays go through the manual, which
they executed with ease and evidenced
great proficiency. After the drill the
band began to play and soon the smooth
floor was the scene of the merry dance.
The entertainment proved so pleasant
that the participants did not leave the
hall until long after midnight. During
the evening a collation. with coffee was
served. To the members of the Bluff
City Gtays the many ladies and gentle
men present last evening are indebted
for aa entertainment exceptionally
pleasant. The management vas such as
to commend the committee and officers
to the additional thanks Of the brilliant
assemblage. The officers OF the bluff
City Grays are Captain John Cameron,
Lieutenants Chas. a. Lsaingwell and
Herbert Rhett Secretary Geo G. Dent.
and Treasurer Hunter Raine. The cou,.
mittee of invitation, who. with The Off
GERS, assisted in the management Of the
elegant entertainment, are Mossrs. c. e
BoisSesu, Robert Armour, R. A. Clarke
and John V, Sullivan. In behalf Of tue
delighted guests we return thanks to toe
Bluff City Grays for the elegant enter
tsinment which collected and delighted
the representatives of our best and
worthiest social element.