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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-01-15
Locals.

The next meeting of the Literary and
Musical Society will be held on Wednea-
day evening Jan. Goth. This Society
will give sn entertainment on Thursday
evening FEBRUARY 9Th to which general
Invitation is extended. j. N. Banta.
Sec.
w. Griffin Esq, of Missouri, Is
spending the season among us and has
taken up his quarters with DR.. B. B.
BENEFITS.
-Parce Land Home has been we'll
filed with northern visitors the last two
weeks. Among them, are D. B. Rose,
w. A. Rose, Cairo Mich; L. F. Medley,
Piedmont, Mo-; NJ D. Lake, Casey, Ill.
j. x. Rifle, Cincinnati, Ohio.
-Deyarmans hotel at Orange City has
had May visitors of late ana there are
others residing with the citizens of that
place.
Cap. Austin's pine-apples have not
been injured by the cold weather this
season.
Our people are paying more atten-
ton to GARDENING. and Harsha & Moon,
are getting sale for the fine lot of seeds
that they have lately introduced in their
establishment.
"A good many surprise parties have
been given lately, DIR. Bennett. DIR.
voorhis Mr.. Terry, Mr.. Parce and
Mrs. Lset have been the recipients. ALI
past off pleasantly.
1.-The eldest sen of Our Editor Is
dangerously i'll, which accounts for let
tiers remaining unanswered.
See G A Dreka & Co. s Advertise
ment for Commercial Manures.
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Inc machinery OF gov
eminent would be nearly the same
as at present.; but the tax on each.
individual would be reduced nearly
one half by the increase. of the citi-
zens who would be called on to paw
the whole. The indifference of the
State to the investigation of its soils.
topography, geological features and
agricultural capacity, is perfect dis
grace to her people. 1t would be
supposed that with a climate so al
Turing, and the way open for creating
SO many favorable impressions upon
superior class of people who might
easily be induced to settle here, the
representatives OF the people might
see that every thousand dollars ex-
pended for this purpose would add a
hundred thousand to the wealth of the
State. Ten thousand dollars should
at least be appropriated for carrying
out plan of organized Immigration,
and enable us to compete with those
States already growing populous by
the adoption Of such wise policy as
is perfectly practicable iii Florida.
There should be geological survey
Of the State entrusted to a thorough
scientific man, would furnish reliable
information respecting the soil and
physical structure of the country. the
mineral resources though small, and
the capacity OF our inland lakes and
water courses. Only organize the
plan for accomplishing the work,
which may extend through several
years, and the annual expenditure
need not be large. The income to
our people from such course would
in the next five years be millions of
dollars. Property here would be
vastly enhanced in value, and :here
would be information furnished of
reliable character, independent of any
speculative scheme, which would at
ford substantial encouragement to
the introduction OF new capital. Such
policy would show confidence in
ourselves, which would OF itself
tell strongly in the consideration of
business men. We also require re-
spectacle and capable agents out of
the State, who will travel about and
give such information as may be re-
quired by those who wish to settle
here. There are thousands of pros
porous farmers in the west, who hav-
ing made some money, are anxious to
escape from the rigors of the climate
and seek milder one. All men of
that class who have come here have
prospered. They bring with them
the means of living until they have
got used to the soil and agriculture
of the State. These are the settlers
we want, but they are loath to move
unless they can get information from
a reliable source. They have made
their money by hard work and econ
omy and are careful how they lay it
out without knowing the consider
alton to be received. These are the
class of settlers we want in Florida
and we can get them il the proper
plan is adopted.
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Planting Cassava and ArrOwrOOt

G. j. A. wishes for some intorma-
ton on the planting and manufacture
of cassava and arrowroot. We have
written SO MUCH on this subject be-
fore that we byere of opinion our
readers were hell posted. DR.. Il. Il.
Mason, Of Apopka has also in a pre-
vious number ofour paper given in
structions for the planting. We will
however give it again.
In February or March, the former
month is the best as the cassava
sticks have not yet sent out new
growth, which is easily broken off in
handling, cut the sticks in pieces of
about eight inches to one foot in
length. Run your burrows four feet
apart and drop your sticks from three
to four feet apart in the rows, and
cover. The land should be pretty
rich for cassava as it is great i'm
poverisher of the ground although we
have seen it thrive admirably on our
high pine lands, which appear to
have some substance favorable to its
growth. ThE~seeds should be kept
down by blowing until the plant gets
to be about two or three feet high
when they should be let alone for
fear OF disturbing the bulbs, which
begin to form about September.
The shrub is very bushy and shades
down the grass around it when it
gets high The cultivation is very
simple. You plant the cassava, and
before you can reap, we will give in
structions again for the manufacture.
We are now in correspondence with
starch manufacturers at the north
about getting factories set up to util-
ize it.
Arrowroot does not require rich
land. 1t will thrive as well on our
high pine land as in the tropics. Once
planted it will rattoon for years, for
every small piece left in the ground
grows again. The grass should be
kept out, with the hoe, until the
plant is high enough to protect
itself. In the first instance the bulb
should be broken in pieces and
dropped eight inches apart in fur
rows, that are three feet apart.
Cultivate the same as for Irish
potatoes. If the land is too rich
arrowroot will give more stem than
root, for the latter instead OF going
down and forming large bulbs will
turn up and make stem. Ginger root
should be planted next month. We
have seen some very fine ginger
grown on low pine land in this State,
but should say that the rich high
hammocks are more suited for it..
Ginger is surface plant and mast
not be hilled up. 1t should be planted
only just far enough apart to allow
the hoe to pass between the plants.
to take out the grass, say two feet in
rows and eight inches between plants.
Plants can be bought from A. J. Bid
WELL or Jacksonville, who has intro.
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To correspondence.

Articles relating to any topic within the
scope of this paper are solicited.
We cannot promise to return rejected
manuscripts.
All Recommendations intended for publica-
ton must be accompanied with real name,
as guarantee of good aith. Names will
5be published if objection be made. No
,D3Vm us contributions will be regarded.
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THE FLORIDA ,AGRICULTURIsT.

duced them for that purpose. See
his advertisement in cheep column.
Tobacco, ginger, and cassava are all
great impoverishers of the soil, gin
ger most SO of any. We endorse our
correspondents proposition for a
County Agricultural Organization, but
our people are hard to move.
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Proceedings of the BOrad of Com
miSsiOnerS Of VOlusia County.
ENTERPRISE, FLA
On aoHn

At the meeting of Board Of County Com
missioners for January meeting-1e79-a
list Of three hundred registered names
were selected to act as Jnries for ear 1879.
The occupation or license tax was as
sessed at one half the amount assessed by
State for license.
for year 1879 for the several districts.
There were destroyed by burning
$781.29 cancelled warrants.
The following accounts were allowed as
per vouches, approved and filed:
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Agricultural Societies.

Florida Fruit Growers Association.-C
Codrington, pres. DeLand; d. H. Elliot
Sec, Live Oak; D. s. Place, cor. sec.. Wal
do
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grafton Society.-Dr. B. B. Bennett, pres;
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ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

In the Circuit. Court 7th judicial
Circuit of Florida, Volusia county.
Daniel q. Amber Sum sworn to
US GRdOAo
W. Howell Robinson ''+'4''
Inc defendant and all other persons IN
.srssteo are required to appear and defend
ana plead to the declaration filed in the
~ ~ staIed cause oD or before the 1st day
~ 5SAav; 1917, or default will be entered
u1 Judgment demanded for tue plaintiff.
Fien'ng &Daniels, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
january q 1870. ae-4s
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Board adjourned meeting LIST Monday in
July next 1879.
JOHN w. DICKENS,
Clerk Board County Commissioners.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
SPEED PROGRAMMED
FIRST Wed IA esday. Oct 10.

No ' Farninc-Free for all horses in Nevada; also
all horses in Sierra Las en- Plumas and Modoc Counties
California and Lake and GIANT Counties Oregon One
nile dash Purse $50 First horse, 800; second horse
$50
o 9 sa!ls dav Running Free foY an. Mile and
repeat Purse 500 Ftsst horse, Sl2o second horse,
500; thira hose so.
10 3 Same 6av, Tro.tiny-Free for all horses in
Nevada; also all hnrse' in Sierra, LasSen, PumaS and
Nodr Coun les California and Lake and Grant Countess
oregon go class. Purse 500. First horse s2o sec
on i horse $50; third horse, $50.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
sEEi.AaRU*L aEY~Hi IF lax G U<tY
TREASURER.
OFFICE OF COUNTY TRFAI

I,
To the Hon the Board OF County OrnsbF
county, Nevada
Gentlemen have the honor to herewith submit my
report the receipts and disbursements, with such other
information may he necessar, for full and complete
understanding of the transactions Of this department for
the six months ending June 3d. 1879:
STATEMENT,
Showing balance hand January 1873 and apportiOn
ment of the same the different funds
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
Third Day Friday, &oa. Is.

Ne7 Running stake for two year olis-Dash Of three
quarters of mile s25 entrance, $40 forfeit SD adied
by the Society
No 8 Same Day Trotting-Free for AL. Three miles
sad repeat Purse $3.50 First horse sl5o, second slco
No O. Same day Trotting Free f r all three year 'dS
in Nevada; also in Sierra Eassen. PlUmas and Moloc
Caeues California, ami Grant and Lake Countess Ore
y,n Purse 500. First horse %; second horse, 500
third horse, $50.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
c o. DITTO N S I:

Yrottug Races for three in five, except in the
three wear Old trOt which is best in three In ali
trottiag races four enter and three to start.
Entries to Trotting close with Secretary Sep
t1nber st 1879 Entrance fee, ten per cent OF purse
National TrOttnc Association Rules TO govern trottng
Nominations in stakes must be made to Secretary Sep
TENDER l, 1879.
Entries for the purses must be made For Wednesday
races Monday preceding; Tor Thursdays races or
Tuesday Fridays races Wednesday, for Saturday
races Thursday at the regular time for closing entries
designated by the rules. Those who have nominations
the stakes must to the Secretary in writing which
horse they will start the day before the o'clock
Horses entered in purses only be drawn by CON
OF the Judges, The rules of the Pacific Blood Horse
Association will govern running Each days races
will commence promptly at o'clock P. H. All entries
must be add essed to the Secretary.
LLOYD HILL Preai&eNt.
M. l.. Wager. Secretary
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
Fourfh Day Saturday. Sct Is.

No 10 Running Free for all Dashof three quarters
of mile. Purse 500. First horse So second, 50,
No II. Same day, Trottng-Free for all Purse, $500
First horse $500 second horse sI20; third horse $50
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
STa7E TIMBER LANDS.

STATE LAID DEPARTMENT.
CARSON CITY Nevada, Sept. H. 1879. {
IA. PERSONS ARE HERgBY NOTE-
- FLED that the cutting of timber wood for any
pose any timber matchmaking the 18Th and 3Gh
school land notwithstanding to the State of Nevafa
contrary law and that legal proceedings will be inst
tuted against all persons who have committed who
hereafter commit any such respass and damage upon such
lands
Persons knowing ny depredations being committed
upon growing timber of any Of the public school lands
Of the State respectfully requested to forward such
infor aation this office.
A. J. HATCH
Surveyor General and ey 0ficio 81 ate Land Register
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
WONDERFUL CUE
EFFECTED BY
CALIFORNIA EthsTtG RUSS


CALIFORNIA ELASTIC TRUSS H
COMPANY.-W. J. HORNE, fro- g. SsA
pretor-Dear Sir feel that o'Ve& "a
it to you and humanity TO write VgS>, = ~
the fact that have been ST BSIAN. 4 ~Sk%H-
TALLY CURED of a bad case Of ~
Rupture of thirty ears standing, by Y
one of your Incompatible Irusses,
which purchased from you three IL -.
,nnntb AGO cannot describe the suffering, sotn PhyH-
cay and mentally, that l have undergone doIns ~
,eriod. and now feel like being. have worn al,
kinds IF rus,es both and Elastic and never receives
any permanent relief until tried yours Its simplicity
construction and facility with which 1t can De seJ
and the ease and perfect freedom to the moohs VIC
hodv with which it can without causing any MI
taon are its chief merits, and it is perfect supporo1
had any sign OF return OF the rupture 1uT
first day put it and feel tha am pellectly
It is invaluable and the should be known to the world
Won can refer any one the subject of their merits
am truly yours, ALFRED j. BURKE, Chief Mall defx
S. F. Daily Evening Post, San Francisco, July 70 1870
Physicians ~ Years. Experience.
COLUMBIA Tuolumne Co, July 16, 1873.
W J. Horne, Esq.-Dear Sir: For some time Pest
have have used in my practice the California Elastic Truss
with entire satisfaction III most cases u conpceu
Of both sexes During practice of forty five years have
fnd no truss that would with the ease and Cert4n-
tv retain the required adjustment the pressure being al
way. under the immediate control OF the patient ms
TO every experienced physician have the homer to eini
bv mail the amount due knowing that contribute 70 sne
alienation OF afflicted humanity ours, truly,
}. p TIBBITS N. ID.
sand for IIIu-frsted Catalogue and Prfos
Lii g., ing Full Information and
RuIe- for M"a-u,ing.
N B-The California Elastic Truss is not for sale ny
anv Drrost Carson City They prefer to sell Eatera
trash on which they make large profit SEND a.
rect the
CALIFORNIA ELASTIC TRUSS COmPAN
mvl2is 100 Market street Francisco
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
Sssoad Dsy-Thurs6ay, Oct. 10.

Ne 4 Runnng-Free for al 0ne haf m e and re
peat Purse sl5g First horse s00 second horse so.
No s Same day, Running stake Fash of one mile and
auarer for three year oids. s5 entrance SO forfeit
$50 added by the society
No Same day. Trottinr Fer e27 eaSs Purse,
$3.50 Eirst horse $685. second horse, s2o, third, $50
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-02
ssasl-saTsl / RfSn:T ue TINE c9uN Y
AU1IT1o.
3FYIcE OF COUNTY AUDIToP,
esDNsey COUNTY NEVADA. July l, Isl

To the Hon Board Of County Commissioners Oqnasy
County, State OF Nevada:
The County Auditor respectfully submits the following
report of the fiscal affairs of the said county for the six
months ending June 39th 1879.
Balance hand at close of business December
, 1879-01-19

conceived the idea that lions could be made to
submit to the rule Of man. IN idea which was
sneered at bT even his friends. Crockett, how
ever. insisted on making the trial, and 10 spite
Of the warnings Of friends entered the cage
occupied by tsParker" and other lions
"Parker u npounced upon him and fierce struggle
eusued, but Crockett came forth as conqueros.
The lion got his revenge On man, however, and
in 1872 he broke from his cage In Ast!ey's am
nhithca,re. in London, where he was on ex-
bibitjop, and pouncing upon JarVey, who was
Crucket's assistant, seized the poor mans
throat with bis fangs and sucked the !1le-olood
from his victim. Not content WIN na1l'@
killed his keeper, he tossed his limp anu hle.
less body to and fro, as cat "outn aeau
mouse. When Crockett appeared on tue sceu7
:: Parker'' Was still infuriated by the taste u
human blood, and a fierce struggle ensaeo.
Crocket procured blankets, and. saturas1ns suesa
with spirits, fastened them to long poies anu
set fire to them. By thrusting THESE nos
flames into the very face OF the non, thn
animal was frightened and made to shak oaeh
into his cell, where he was seized '.farher :.
WAS afterward safely housed In the Zooio91caa
Garden ~ London, where he was visited oY nun
Greas. The lion was brought to this country IN
1853, in connection with the European Circus
aud at the sale OF that concern in 1873 was pur-
chased by Alr. Robbins, who has owned him
since larkcr ~ has felt the tnirmittes OF age
for some months, and it has been With some
difficulty, toward the last OF Season, that nc
could mount the cage, on top OF which he was
always posed during the street parades. For
the past few weeks he has grown feebler, and
though his appetite kent good, the food did not
seem to strengthen him, aud, worn out. he at
last closed his record.
, 1879-01-19
II. AT. Stanley.
tn thu E,litor Of Tbs Tribune

To tho Editor Of Tbs Tribune
CHICAGO, Jan. Isl saw "H.'s" letter on
&. u. Stanley in fridays TRIBUNE, and l think
he is almost right. Bat will state few rea-
sors why the American press and people did not
treat Stanley as the English did. When Stanley
set out with the determination Of finding LIZ
ingstone few people in America OF England be-
l:eyed he would succeed in finding him; but
Stanley set out with the determination Of find
ing him, and, travelling through thousands OF
miles Of African wilds. and bearing untold
Iardsaios, he at last succeeded in finding Liv-
iugs1opc. But he also succeeded in making
other discoveries Of great Importance. He dis
covered and mapped out lakes and rivers which
the civilized world had never heard OF before,
and when the news reached America, as - y"
mas said, ''tne press aud people Sneclea ~ MN
and said it was all romance" But In England
it was lust the opposite; the press resounded
With praise OF his daring courage and enterprise,
and when he landed IN England people turn
ed out bv thousands to see the great
explorer, and great banquets we're given
neonlc and press sueczed at him and no praise
rcsoupded in honor OF his return. Whyt Be-
rarie the United States has no possessions IN
any foreign country. and the discoveries made
by Stanley were OF no Importance TO US.
hut England has Vast possessions IN Africa, as
val a. In other countries, and the discoveries
made by Stanley we're OF vast Importance TO her
and her people therefore had good reason to
honor and encourage him.
But the Amcricaus ought not to have treated
him as neanly as they did: Stanley Travelled
over thousands of miles Of African wilds; be
bore untold hardships; he fought With thc
ticFcest OF African savages, and made d!scoS-
nr;es which made bis name famous all over the
world, and also added great fame to the Ameri-
cans. Mo wonder his heart is embitteTed against
the Americans for treating him IS meanly a.
49,, ~ J. D.
, 1879-01-19

are made Of the material OF the ball dress OF its
trimmings.
Copch-shell ornaments retain their popularity
for young girls
Both real and imitation jewelry Is much worn
at the moment.
Coral and celluloid coral ara always tash1ona-
BILE for young girls.
Gold bead or gold ball necklaces have not
gone out Of fashion.
Silk muslin rivals India muslin as Al over
dress for bali toilets.
Square jabots Of plea:ed muslin and lace are
the most fashionable.
Paniers are becoming matters OF course on
tull-drcss Paris toilets.
India muslin the real Oriental fabric, Is again
worn for evening dresses
Paniers OF watercd silk or brocade are used on
plain silk and satin toilets.
Bangles with the lovers knot on the back OF
the arm are popular novelties.
Striped satin aud motre fans, to match the ball
or evening dress, are novelty.
Oyerdresses of satin are worn with under
dresses Of plush, and vice versa.
Do1man visltes fit closely to the figure, and
for the most part have elbow sleeves.
Natural flowers only are worn as bouquets for
the hand or corsage on dress occasions.
It is said that few fashionablcstare trying to
revive the use Of powder in tue hair in Paris
Street wraps are either long sacQues, heavy
| ulsteEs or fur-lined circulars and dolman Wis
ties.
White and am-colored satin Is worn under
| white and crcam-col0red India muslin ball
dresses.
! MISUNDERSTANDING, rough gray mixed ulsters
| are worn, With rough gray mixed felt hats to
match.
White crepe and white gauzy si1k fabrics are
used for ball drcsses over satin As well Is India
| muslin.
| Pendants are the popular ornaments in jewel
| r., either III the form of lockets or crosses Of
t various forms.
Carne1ian sets, including the necklace, pend
ant brooch, mud earrings, aro carved in antique
inIagio patterns.
Fancy neck1aces are in daisy, astor, papsy,
forgct-me-uot, anu nat oasker, eosette, aud OBJ
| long link patterns.
, 1879-01-19

of the procession: and thus With gratifying
eclat I was marched into Paris, the most con-
sptcuous figure in that great spectacle, and de-
posted at the hospital.
The Cross Of the Legion Of Honor has been
conferred upon me. However, few escape that
distinction.
Such Is tho true version Of the most mem ora
bic private conflict OF the age. My recovery is
stil doubtful, but there arc hopes. am able
to dictate, but there is no knowing when shall
be able to write.
one. l acted for myself, and can stand the
consequences. Without boasting, | think may
say a1n not afraid to stand before modern
French duclist, but ! will never consent to
stand behind one again. MARX TWAIN.