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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-09-10
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST.

also been successfully introduced into
that country. Equatorial America
has immense resources in the banana !;
Mexico, Central America, Columbia,
Upper and Lower Peru, Brazil, the
Guineas and the Antilles, more espe-
cially Haiti and Cuba, cultivate this
plant on a vast scale. The banana
exists still in Louisiana and Florida,
and the other Southern States, where
efforts have been made for some time
to extend it's cultivation.
A warm and rather moist soil is best
suited to the propagation OF the ba-
mana. that is to say, a soil in which
there is plentiful admixture OF clay,
as in the immense valleys of America
and Asia, and in the grassy plains OF
Maylasia. 1t seems to like the neigh
borlo1d of the sea, and an atmoS
phere impregnated with salt, tor it is
in that kind of situation that it ap-
pears to prosper best. In Egypt
# grows we'll in the nitrous
plains of Rosette. In the major
ity of countries where the plantain is
crown no manure is necessary, owing
to the decomposition Of the stems
and the alluvial nature OF the soil.
But in other less favorable soils ma
nure may be requisite to maintain a
vigorous and constant production. A
plantain walk is usually established
a little before the rainy season CON-
mences. The soil is loosened to a
foot or less, so as to receive the young
plants. 1t is thoroughly cleansed of
all weeds and stones which may be
there. Then shoots or suckers are
taken from the parent stem, OF from
two to three feet high, their bulbs
being divided from the principal bulb
by means OF a mattock. These slips
are cut about eight inches above the
neck, and placed in slanting direc-
ton in the prepared holes, and COW
cred with earth, leaving in sight only
about two inches. The length of time
which elapses between the planting
OF the slips and their truiting depends
on climate, situation, and variety OF
species, thus Musa sapientum fruits
in the fifth and sixth month, whilst
the Musa paradisiaca requires ten
months, and sometimes even a longer
time than that. Two varieties OF the
flo banana, the canaya and gengi,
produce their fruit in five months.
In mountain districts, the fruit OF the
large banana ripens only at the end
of eighteen or twenty months OF Gull
tivation; some varieties indeed in
such position, take three years to
produce fruit. The leaves OF the ba-
mana afford useful shelter, and it is,
therefore, OF great service in tropical
agriculture to young plants, which
would otherwise suffer severely from
the excessive heat Of the sun.
In British Guinea, the plantains
are six yards apart, and yams, maize,
cocos and canes planted in the inter-
walls.
ITO be contipntedl
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-09-10
Bee Keeping.

Editors of The Florida Agriculturist,
The science of agriculture is an art,
about which, the people Of our land
are, as rule, extremely ignorant.
1t is estimated that not one mau in
one thousand has sufficient knowl-
edge of Bookkeeping to be able to
distinguish the character of one bee
from another, although there has,
perhaps, been bees upon his place
ever since his infancy. Show him a
"drone" and he is as equally afraid
of it as of worker" talk to him of
the queen" and he declares that,
'that's all stuff, don't believe any
such nonsense as that" If he hap
pens to be German then he talks
to you about the king bee" suppos-
ing it to be male and not female.
That all are as ignorant as this l
shall not venture to assert, for there
exists graduation of knowledge in
this as we'll as in other pursuits, but
that there is a greater degree OF ig-
norance manifested by intelligent peo-
pie respecting this pursuit, than there
is respecting others, most persons
will admit, why this is so it would be
hard to explain for it is certainly
one of the most interesting and at
tractive callings that it is possible to
be engaged in. Who can keep bees?
is a question that / have frequently
been called upon TO eXpound and l
always answer invariably, any one,
providing they are capable of doing
any work at all and possess moder-
ate degree of intelligence. The idea
that some people have, that person
in order to manage bees successfully
must possess some hidden charm, or
peculiar magnetism, is one which the
sooner it is exploded, the better
gentleness OF manner, slowness and
deliberateness of movement in con-
nection with the exercise of little
common sense being the only charm
necessary. There is hardly an avoca-
ton that man or woman could fol-
low that would preclude the posi-
bility of Bookkeeping, as the attention
they require (unless possessing very
large apiary) is remarkably small,
To the man of business Bookkeeping
is pleasant recreation to say nothing
of the profit accruing therefrom. SO
the invalid besides presenting an
agreeable occupation it brings him
or her what is far more desireable-
the glorious boon of petect health
as it necessitates outdoor exercise.
Another question often asked is, is
Bookkeeping profitable? to which /
return answer that it it, although it
depends greatly upon the chara-
ter of the individual engaged therein,
Tor there are men with whom success
would be an lmpossibility, men who
would deem it waste OF money to
purchase a work on modern apicul-
ture, subscribe to a paper containing
the latest ideas on the subject or in
vests in an improved hive OF other
agricultural apparatus, and, tits such,
and only such that fail, at least such
has been my experience as an old
bee-keeper. The profit derived from
successful Bookkeeping ranges from
100 to 500 per cent. on capital in
vested and nobody need be unsuccess-
full that is thoroughly read up and
uses his knowledge advantageously
by the use Of improved hives, etc.
KNAPP.
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Diseased Trees.

In all cases where Insects of any
kind infest trees a good drenching
of water with one pound of potash to
eight gallons of water two or three
times a week will kill the last one.
The same amount of copperas dis
solved in eight gallons of water and
applied in the same way will dispel
all insects and has a tendency to
make the tree hardy.
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SEPTEMBER 10

rroof must first f1le with the register oi
the proper land office, writteh notice
of his intention to make final proof.
Such notice must describe the land
claimed, and the claimant must give the
names and residences of the witnesses
nv whom the necessary facts as to settles
ment. residence, cultivation, etc., are to
be established"
"The filing of such notice mast be
accompanied By a deposit Of sufficient
money to pay the cost of publishing the
notice to be givep By the Register"
The following are on file, for delivery,
in the u. S. Land Office at Gainesville,
Florida
Afford, Marion Aston, James Z.
Allen, Coaster
BRIGHT. Sarah Barnes, VIM. J.
BRYAN, John L. Bundy, Arthur
Brazil, Eliza Brewer, Jackson
Barker. Alfred L. Brown, E. G.
Blakely, Stephen Baulware, Claracy
Chalker. James L. Collins, Stephen z
Caruthers Sallie Z Conway, Martin
Cesar. Polly Crockett, William
Canova, John O. Cassidy, And'wJ
Cheves, VIM. Il. Curtis, G. B.
Cannon, Sarah Crockett, VIM. q.
Drommond, Stph. Dolby, Aaron
Douglass, Harry + Dupree, Henry I'll.
Dobbins, Peter B Donley, Axam
Dickson John
Evans, John w. Eel, Joshua ID.
Erdmannsdorff, NJ.
Won.
Forbes, p. Harlan French, Seth
Fox, Geo. L. Finn, John.
Ferrell, Geo. M.
Gordon, Peggy Garry, heirs OF
Griggs, ) ohm B. Aaron
CORY, Charles Goodwin, Barney.
Guilford, Jos. W.
Hughes, Israel P. Houston, Timothy
Hail, Peter w. Howard, Nick
Hull, Temp'rne F. Hendry, Harry
Hennes, David G.Harrington, Edw
johnson, Robt. A. johnson, MAJOR
johnson, Oscar Jackson, Morris
jackson, Golden johnson, VIM. 4.
Kenyon, Lyman
Lever, Thos. Ii. Lampp, Louis A.
Morrow, James Monde, Aristide
Miles. Mace Montgomery
Miller, Arnold heirs OF L. +.
Med Martha Miles, Edward Il.
M Comb, Aaron NARROW, Thos. c.
Marks, Rich'd H.
N
Norton, G. Hyde
OsteeD, VIM. Z.
Porter Sawney Page John S.
Porter, Anthony Pace Warren A.
Pittman Jones M. Peterson, John
Roberts, VIM. Redding, Wade H
Roper, Mary J. Raymond, Hor. H.
Seigler, Marshall Shaw, David G.
Seigler. Henry Sweat, John
Smith, Richard Saddler. John F.
Simmons, Emily J. Sharp, VIM. w.
Sheldon-heirs of Scriven, Saml
Arad Sanderson, Levi
Snow, Edgar J. Sessions, Andrew
Sessions, Toby
r
Thomas, GLASGOW Tanner, Sam'l J.
Townsend, Noah Turner, Adam
Tanner, Geo. W. Taswell, Israel
Thompson, D1il'h
w
Williams, Frank Westbrook, 7. FL.
Williams, Martha Whitehurst-helrs
Washington VIM. of Leir S.
Wells, Tony Wilmington, r S.
Williams, Wash. Wilson Wash'ton
ington White, Ellisere L.
Waters, VIM.
To be continued
To obtain patents parr1es must send
their Final Receipts to the Register OF
the U. S. Land Office at Gainesville,
Fla.
TT the Final Receipt has been lost or
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THE FLORIDA AGRICULIURIST,
only 50 per annum-i" @dU0''ce.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03
MARINE.

| The Felicitous had some of her heat
gear carried away by collision with an
other schooner.
The Imperial, Lining and Felicitous
have taken cargoes at this port and made
their first clearance for this year.
JIM BUTLER has received the contract
to rebuild the schooner Rob Roy.
/ The steamer Chicag, went into the
dry dock this morning, to be calked.
| JIM BUTLER will launch the schooner
Rand which he has enlarged, next Sat
urday
SATURDAY last was a busy day among
sailors. The ice had cleared off from the
harbor and the wind was favorable FOR a
a run to the south.
THE whistle CT the tugs is again heard
in Manitowoc.
The schooner Industry has had a new
foremost Put in.
The schooner LYDIA has received re-
pairs.
The steam barge Norman which was
enlarged last winter, left the dry dock
tuesday night. The steamer Chicago will
go into dry dock for repairs. After repairs
are completed on the Chicago the Lake
Forrest will receive some.
THE scow Alaska still remains near the
beach at Two Creeks. The sand and
clay is settling around her pretty firmly,
and the water where she Is lodged is
not more than foot in depth. She will
have to be raised by screws and launched,
before she can be taken from her present
position.
Mr.. GREEN RAND has taken n contract
to construct barge for the Menominee
line, to he completed by September 18th.
Tue dimensions of the barge are as fol-
lows: Length of keel 165 feet; breadth
of beam 80 feet; depth of hold IL feet.
The prospect of continuous work at the
ship yard this summer is at present en-
couraging.
Captain Jacobs schooner, the Indus
try, was yesterday lying at the dock near
the engine house. In the night some
malicious persons united the lines and
let her drift out. Fortunately she was
secured by rope which escaped the
notice of the mischief makers. If dis
covered, a severe punishment would be
justly inflicted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03
Ed. PILoT:

Ed. Pilot:
Mizpah is a Hebrew word and means.
"watch-tower. But if you look in the
book of Genesis you will find no very
happy or affectionate associations attach
ing to the use of the word as proper
name in the 3lst chapter. After Laban
and Jacob had cheated each other, and
could trust each other no longer, they
made a covenant, in token of which JAG,
ob set up a heap of stones which was
called "Mizpah," because Laben said
''The lord watch between thee and me
when we are absent one from another
The lord Judge betwixt u.s. Absence
was not to make the heart grow fonder,
but more suspicious, ana the watchful-
ness of heaven was invoked against some
dishonest trickery which each feared the
other would be guilty Of. A pretty SEN
timent this for young lovers in the 10Th
century to express toward each other
Com.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

j ne advantages OF IfltsC lines are
]. II the passenger is going from any
point in the entire West and Northwest, he can
buy his tickets via some one of this Company :
lines and be sure OF reaching his destination br it
or its connections
The greater part of its lines are laid with
Steel Rails: it, road bed j. perfect
3 Iti- the short line between all important
points.
A. It, trains are equipped with the Wrestling
house Air Brake Millcr's Platform and Cuuplers
and the latest improvements for comfort, safety
and convenience.
5. il the only Road in the West running the
celebrated Pullman Hotel Cars between Chicago
and Council Bluffs
O. II il the oul9 Road running the Pullman
Palace Sleeping Cars either way between Chicago
and St. Paul. Green Bay, Freepurt, Lacrosse, Wi
mona, Dubuque. MCGreEor, Milwaukee.
q. No road oherS~equal facilities in number Of
through trains, equipped with Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars.
\. 1t makes connections with ali lines crossing
at intermediate points.
The popularity Of these lines is steadily fncreas-
ing and passengers should consult their interest
by purchasing tickets via this line.
Tickets over this route sold by all Coupon
Ticket Agents in the United States and Cauadas.
Remember You ask for your Tickets via the
Chicago Northwestern Railway. and take none
other.
For information, Folders, Maps, &c, not OBJ
tainable at Home Ticket Office, address any agent
Of the Company OF
MARVIN HuGHTT. w H. SrENNETr,
Genl Manager, Chicago, I'll. Genl Pass. Ag't.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

1.-THE 1oUNG SCIENTIST" is the title of
neat 16 page monthly issued BIZ tne
Industrial Publication Co., ITO Broad
way, n. J Is Is brim full of practical
matters for the young folks and its ex-
cellence lies not only in furnishing q
liberal amount Of Interesting reading
matter, bar its contents are of such q
character that no one can read ii without
deriving some lasting benefit from It.
The subscription price is only 5n ,.orts o
'e 1'siA commend it as well
our times the amount asked for
it. Address as above.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03
THE RESULT.

The democrats of this city can find but
little solace in Tuesdays election. The
republicans elect the mayor, treasurer
and eight out of twelve aldermen. Mr..
Schuette's election was a foregone con-
clusion from the first, as his administra-
ton for the last year has been quite
acceptable TO all classes of people. His
increased majority is an Endorsement
which must be gratifying to him. Mr..
Conway's vote in the second ward, that
in which he lives, was compliment
which the gentleman appreciates.
The defeat in the city is owing more to
want OF harmony among democrats than to
any other cause. If democrats persist in
indorsing republican nominations at
democratic conventions, the form of hol-
ding democratic caucuses and conventions
may be entirely dispensed with in the
city. When democratic conventions place
in nomination men whose character and
fitness are above question, they shonld
at least receive their party vote. The
almost certainty of defeat should justify
no democrat in swelling the majority
against them. 1t is unjust to the candi-
dates who are deserving of more consid-
Grafton at the hands of the persons
nominating them, and in every instance
disastrous to the party.
Six members of the city council of
last year are reelected; of these four are
democrats and two republicans. The
vote cast in the city is an average one.
Judge Cole carries the city by large
majority and probably will have major
ity in the county.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03
PERSONAL.

Col. CALKINs IS said to be seriously i'll.
PETER WERNER OF Centerville, was in
the city yesterday.
1irs. r. d. Smart is at present visiting
friends in New London.
HoN. Jos. Villas and his son left for
Newark, OHIO, on Friday last.
JOIN Hussey has been confined to his
home this week, with sickness.
DIS. CoAKLEY and Blake went ont to
ReedsvIle last evening to hold post
morton examination on the body of
Nenahlo.
Mr.. James Taugher called upon as
yesterday. Mr.. Taugher came within
nine votes of being elected county super
visor in Liberty.
PRor. KLEEBEReER is acquiring quite
a reputation in California as a scientific
lesturer. He receives very hattering no.
tees from the papers of that state.
Jos. MILLER, the supervisor elect of
Maple Grove, was il town Monday. Mr..
Miller was elected this year without OPP
position, Which speaks well for his pop
ularity in Maple Grove.
HOSEA BARNS, formerly the teacher of
the second ward school of this city, has
been daily ordained Baptist minister.
So at least says rumor which always
loved to bear Barns on its wings.
Captain Tim Kelley will leave the lat
ter part of this week to take charge of
his vessel for the season. The lakes are
not sailed by a more competent officer
than the gentlemanly captain of the
Rowland.
On. John Mulholland has settled in
CentreviIle and offers his professional
services to the people of that and adioin-
ing towns. Mr.. Mulhalland is man of
superior ability and ranked high in his
graduating class. We predict the high
est success for him in the medical pro-
fession and congratulate the people of
CentreviIle in securing the services of a
competent physician.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

FRIDAY Evening C. T. Hagenow,
postmaster at Reedsyille was arrested by
United States Deputy Marshal Novel;,
charged with opening a letter belonging
to another person. The complaint was
made by justice OF the peace at Kiel to
whom letter was misdirected to Reeds
vile. From Reedsvile it was fordwarded
to I[icl and when it reached the person
to whom 1t was addressed It was found
to be open and tied up with string.
Mr.. Hagenow denies haying opened the
letter and says he knows nothing about
how it was opened. The evidence was
not sufficient to Justify holding Mr.
Hagenow. and he was released on his
own rccognizance to answer next Satur-
day. He will not be required to stand
an examination unless some more direct
testimony can be presented. Mr.. Hage-
now was not held to bail for trial as
reported.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

WALKER and two more persons of the
democratic persuasion" who attended
Miss Anthony's lecture quietly agreed to
applaud the lecturer when she gave ut
teranee to anything complimentary to
the democratic party. This was for the
purpose of offsetting some manifestations
Of delight Oh the ."other side" when
bulldozing at the south was inveighed
against by The speaker. Compliments
were like angel visits, however, and a
structure on jim Lane was about the
only thing that democrat, as such, could
consientiously countenance. Walkers
recollection Of Lane was somewhat misty
and he took counsel before venturing to
applaud. When he WAS satisfied that
applause was III order the speaker had
passed on to eulogium on the county
superintendent, and Wills applause
broke in like burst of thunder on the
quietness Of q sunny day. lie says that
in this particular he was but following a
precedent established by the immortal
Franklin
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

JONAH RICHARD's had quite All exper-
fence last Saturday in attempting to get
of the scow Alaska which drlfted ashore
last week near Two Greeks. While en-.
gagged in the work, the sea became roue h
ana the stomachs of the crew on the tug
became agitated through sympathy. The
fireman was in such supreme agony that
he insisted it didn't make CLANS odds
what became of the tug and Richards
left the wheel to mingle his hearty din
ner with those Of his fellow sufferers and
the tug was Imminent danger of drifting
ashore. Two men were aboard the YES
sci managing steam pump AMI there
they had to remain until Monday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03
LIST OF LETTERS.
Remaining uncalled for at the Mantle
CHAS ESSLINGER, p. NJ
FOR SALE

Mrs. j. G, Bohn olfcrs the Lake House
at Two Rivers for sale. The Lake Hous e
is one of the best located and best paying
hotels in this part of tho state. Her
reasons for selling are her inability to
transact the business herself. For terms
apply by letter or in person to
Mrs. j. G.. RoHN.
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TO FARMERS.

As am going out of the seeder bust
ness, 1 offer the balance of my stock of
seeders at cost, for CASH l have on hand
7 Buckeye and II McSherry seeders.
This is an opportunity to purchase first
class machinery at cost, that will not be
had again. Call AMI see me before pur-
chasing elsewhere. II. D. SMALLEY. tt
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

HAVE you Dyspepsia, are you constip-
ated, have you yellow skin, loss of APP
petite, headache, If so don't fail TO use
''SHILOH'S SYSTEM VITALIZER. -
1t is guaranteed to relieve you and will
you continue TO suffer when You cap be
cured on such terms as these. Price Zoe
and 75c. Sold by Jones & Schallern,
Central DING Store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

We are prepared to sell fresh, pure.
drugs of all kinds, Patent Medicine,
Trusses, Toilet soaps, Brushes, Combs,
Perfumery. toilet articles and everything
usually kept in first class drug store
cheaper than were offered in Manitowoc
before. We also keep stock of station
cry and Box Paper which we are dispos-
ing at remarkably low prices.
JONES & ScHALLERN.
n. B. We call the special attention OF
the public to our complete and well
selected stock of fresh and pure drugs
and chemicals for compromising Phygi-
clans Prescriptions and family receipts
at prices lower than the lowest. You will
save money by buying at the Central
/ Drug Store. JONES & ScHALLHRN.
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CDSNECEiayS.

Al GREEN BAY with Chicago & Northwestern
and Wisconsin Central Railway tor Milwaukee
aud hicago and lus all points North, East and
s0uth.
At NEW LONDON with tie MiiwsEkec, Lake
Shore & Western Railway for Sfawano and
Manitowoc.
At AMHERST JUNCTION and Ployer with Wis
Sonsln Cenigsi L. r, for Ashland, Stevens Point,
Portage ard Madison.
81 MERRlLLAN with Chicago ST. Paul & Mime
epolis Inc Tor Black River Fails Esu Claire St
paal GnG MiEneauoli=
st WINoNA with Chicago. Milwaukee s St PAM
Railway, for -. Paul ard Minneapolis, with
Ninona * 81. Peter Railr al, &C. K y w for
Rochester, Marshall. Sioux City, Yanktou. and
points West.
At LA CROSSE with Southern Minnesota R'y
md with Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque and Mime
sofa r. X.
TIMOTHY CASR.
Receiver and enl Manager.
ROBT. F. NATHAN.
Asst Gcul Ticket Art
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NOTICE.

For the accommodation of our lady
customers in city and county we have
divided our store in two. The millinery
department will from April 1st, be car
ried on under the personal care of Mrs.
r. Senftenberg who will spare no pains
to suit all tastes and is already receiving
hats, flowers and trimmings which will
all be sold at the lowest figures, also will
keep on hand hairwork OF all descriptions,
dress patterns etc, while / shall keep q
full stock of notions, fancy goods. newest
jewelry, gents and youths furnishing
goods aud toilet articles. Ny ) to 25c
counter always contains for cheapness a
surprising line of hundreds OF useful and
ornamental articles.
Thanking for past favors 1 remain re-
specially I. SENFrENBERG.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

DR.. Marshall's Lung Syrup takes the
lead of all medicines for coughs, colds,
asthma, sore throat, and pulmonia COM
plants generally. Call on your druggist
and try bottle OF it. Price only % cts.
Sold by T. & J. Robinson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-04-03

WHAT Is home without baby? Many
children have coughs and colds inst now,
and should have the greatest care, and a
bottle of DIR. MarshalIs Lung Syr1p.
Price % cts and 81 bottle. Sold by T.
& J, Robinson.