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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-11-24
The Pre-EmptiOn Act.

The applicant for a emption
must possess the same qualification
as does the homestead settler. The
pre-empter can take 160 acres or any
sub division thereof. Within ninety
''''f1 days sscs making his s5TSi5nefT. fs @
must file at the local land Office
notice, giving the bouudries of his
claim, according TO the government
survey and the date of his filing he
must pay 50. 1t may be plain
statement OF the facts written by
himself, and sent in by mail. Within
thirty-three months from the date of
his settlement, the claimant must sub
mit his final proof. He must show
both residence and cultivation OF
the land for agricultural purposes-a
habitable dwelling, and an amount OF
other improvements, like plowlng,
stable, well, etc, that will be salts
factory to the land officers, and evil
dence a compliance with the spirit of
the law The financial circumstances
OF the pre-emptor, the area claimed.
and the quality and general character
OF the land are considered in deter
mining the sufficiency Of the improve
ments. The time OF settlement and
actual residence are strictly inquired
into.
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PRICE S CENTS.
! $500 PER- ANNUNE

defined in the seventh section of the
division) who do not deal in leaf to-
bacco otherwise than to sell, or offer
to sell, or conslgn tor sale on com
mission, to an amount not exceedin
10000 pounds in any one special tax
year, only such leaf tobacco as thew
purchase or received IN the hand
directly from farmers or planters who
have produced the same on land
owned, rented or leased by them, or
received the same as rent from their
tenants, who have produced the same
on such land, shall each be required
to pay for carrying on such business
a special tax OF S. only. Ifany per-
son who has paid such special tax
shall be found to have purchased or
received, or sold, or consigned fer sale
on commission, more than $4,000
pounds OF leaf tobacco, such as is
herein provided Tor, in any one
special tax year, the commissioner of
internal revenue is authorized and
directed to assess such person an
amount OF tax equal to the difference
between the special tax of $25 herein
before imposed upon a dealer in leaf
tobacco.
The object of this amendment, s
avowed by its advocates in congress,
was to enable small farmers or plant
ers in sparsely settled districts of
country to make sale of the surplus
tobacco grown by them, too small
In quantity to warrant the shipment
OF 1t to distant market, at the near
est country store, by allowing the
proprietor OF such store quality as a
dealer in leaf tobacco bysthe payment
OF merely nominal special tax.
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mended the winter mouths as the
object of the circular was to nrove.
that Minnesota is, par erce1zence the
most suitable winter resort Tor inya
lids; and more especially, as Dr.
Jones has asserted its superiority
DESTROYS OF ascertalning the views
of our leading physicians, I included
the following inquiry in my circular
letter
Query. What months are the
most favorable to immigration to
this State
ANswEes.-All seasons. Fall
and winter months. Winter months
October lst to April lst Septem.
Der to March. October to Nav
When ever one gets ready. Winter
months. Fall aud Winter months
October. Fall and Winter. Fall
and Winter months. October to
April. Winter moEths. All sea.
sons are equally favorable tor inya.
lids. October to June. Fail and
Winter months. Fall and Winter
months.
ITO be continuedl
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Selling Tobacco.

As many farmers in Florida raise a
little tobacco, and probably more
than they have use for themselves, it
will be interesting to them to know
that at the last session of congress
the law in relation to dealing in leaf
tobacco, was amended so that mer.
chant, by paying tax at the rate oi
So per year, can purchase and sell
tobacco grown by the farmers In his
.neighborhood. s2Fhe amendment
reads as follows:
Prousded, further, that dealers in
leaf tobacco (other than retail dealers
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PrOpagatlng FucllsIas.

From Tick'S Magazine.
The following method OF raising
young plants of Fuchsias is said to
be practised by cottagers in the west
of England: ''In the autumn, after
the frost has destroyed the foliage,
the wood of the present season is cut
off close to the ground, and laid like
a sheaf OF corn in a trench a loot deep.
The bundle is covered with few
inches OF soil, and here it remains
until spring, when a multitude OF
young shoots may be seen pushing
their way through. The soil is then
carefully moved, and with a sharp
knife cut Is made each side OF a
Joint, and the result is rooted plants
enough for the parish. The old stool
throws up more vigorously than be-
fore, to be served IN the same way
the following autumn"
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whose lungs are softened aud tuber-
cles and cavities exist 1t does, as /
know from observation. In my
opinion, decidedly yes. In most
cases. If persons avail themselves
of the climate Sufficiently early.
Yes. 1t does. Yes. have known
many cases cured by coming to this
climate. 1t does; [ have known
many cases cured, and others re-
lieved and life prolonged to old age.
l have known many cases cured by
coming to this climate. Yes. am
sure it certainly does. It does, l
have known many cases. Yes, ad.
vanced cases are often cured by this
climate. 1t does.
QUERY.-Do you know persons
now living in this State, or else
where, who came here suffering from
phthisis, either lncipient or devel,
oped, who have been benefited by a
residence here? j..
ANSwERs.-Yes, many OF them.
l do. A great number. Quite a
number whom | can name. Several.
Yes. Yes. Yes. I do. l have
seen many benefited during my resi-
denoe here, aud I know of quite a
number now living here, who have
been cured by residence in this
State. Yes. Several instances,
(names and residences given.) Mum,
bers Of cases. l have known many
persons who have been restored to
health has been improved. / know
many such. Yes, | can mention
many. Several.
QUERY.-Do you consider the eli
mate OF this State favorable to the
treatment and cure Of pulmonary
diseases
ANswERs.-In my opinion, it is
the finest climate in the world for
tubercular diseases. have seen so
many benefited, that would re-
commend it in almost every case. /
do above any other that can be found
on the American Continent. De.
cidedly. / do. More SO than in
any State in which l have lived.
Yes. All are not benefited many
certainly will be. l certainly do. I
consider it the most favorable eli.
/. mate ON this globe for she relief and
cure OF phthisis. Superior to any in
the United States. Yes, most posi-
lively. Yes. Most certainly; l
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ClnnatOlOgy of Florida.
By Charles J. Ken,0Orthy, N. d., Jacksonville,
Continued from page 2O9.)

tCOTtttfeue0 from page 2U9.)
DR.. Jones refers to the ''uutavor.
able effects, as a rule, observed upon
patients who visit Florida in declin.
ing health" AS his essay is devoted
to the consideration OF climatic treat
ment OF phthisis, we must conclude
that by declining health" he means
phthisis. If the opinion OF Dr. Jones
Is correct, it is surprising that thou
sands of persons visit Florida each
winter for their health, and that the
number increases annually. In my
visits to various portions OF the Stat e
/ have met numbers who have set,
tied here as invalids, who have been
cured by the climate, or who are in
the enjoyment of fair health. Like
DR.. Jones, have carefully analy-
zed the climate" but am not dis
posed to hazard a positive opinion !;
hence shall quote queries from my
circular letter, and give the replies
received.
QUERY.-is tubercular consump
ton as liable to be developed here as
in he Northern and Northwestern
portion OF the United States, in per-
sons predisposed to the disease
ANswERs.-No, sir. No. It is
not. From my experience North
and South, unhesitatingly say, no.
No. No. I think not. 1 have not
seen an instance in which it was de-
veloped in person predisposed to
ii. 1t is not. No. There are very
few cases developed in this climate.
1t Is rare thing tor phthisis to be
developed in this State in the pre-
disposed. No. Such has not been
my experience. 1t certainly is not.
No, it rarely occurs, No.
QUERY.-Does the climate of
Florida favor the cure of phthisis
developed elsewhere
ANNIVERSARIES certainly. 1t
I -.1..t -. \
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~ "hANO dhbo may OC uCGIIOXGu
by water heated sufficiently to kill
the insects without injury 10 the in.
tested plants. In the case of orange
trees. much can be done to prevent
the attacks of these insects. NV ex-
perience convinces me that it is those
trees about the crown Of whose roots
the soil has been heaped that are
most liable to become infested. 1t
follows that care should be taken to
remove such soil Immediately after
each cultivation of the grove, leaving
the crown of the roots exposed. 1t
Is also important to remove all old
wood, especially pine, from near the
trees, as such wood is liable to be-
come infested and the white ants to
spread from it to the orange trees.
TWO NEW PARASITES ON ORANGE
INSECTS.
The leaves of the terminal twigs O f
orange trees are frequently infested,
especially in the spring, by numerous
dark-green plant-lice, which do con.
siderable injury by checking the
growth Of the young shoots. At
Rock Ledge, Fla, l found that these
plant-lice were destroyed in great
numbers by a small black Ichneumon
fly, a description of which has not
heretofore been published. bred
the same species from plant,lice in
testing the cotton plant, and from the
common grain plant louse (Aghis
d0ende). The specimens were re-
ferred to Mr.. 4. Z. Cresson, who
prepared the following characterize.
tion of the species:
TRT oxYs TEsTAcEIPEs Cresson(n.sp.)
henedSe.- e.-Piceous or shining black,
smooth and polished, impunctured
mandibles and palpi pale; antenna
brownlsh- black, sometimes more or
less pale beneath, thirteen .jointed,
the joints family fluted or groved, |
the last one longest and thickest;
legs including coxae, yellowished
testaceous, the posterior pair gener.
ally more or less tuscous or blackish:
abdomen often brown or pale piceous,
with the first, and sometimes part of
the second, segment more or less
testaceous- Length .07 inch.
Hab. Rock Ledge, Fla, Selma,
Ala, and Pocomoke City, Md. Para.
site upon an aphid infesting twigs Of
orange, an aphid on the cotton plant.
and AphiS d0ende Fabr.
/ Another undescribed species OF
Ichneumon fly was bred from CO.
coons which l found upon an orange
leaf at Rock Ledge, Fla. This species
Is probably parasitic on some larvae
intesting the orange tree 1t was
also referred to Mr.. Cressou, who
characterizes it as follows:
PoTYSPHINCTA ALBIPEs Cresson
IN. sp)
Male-Sanguineaus, smooth and
polished; head black clypeus, man
dibles and paIpi, white; antenn@
long, slender black tegulae and dot
before, white; wings hyaline, subir
descent, neryures and stigma tus.
cous; legs, including coxae, white,
tips or tarsi blackish; second and
following segments OF abdomen with
a transverse black spot on each side
at tip, and transverse deeply inn
pressed line near base and apex, the
lateral middle being therefore more
or less swollen basal segment with
median shallow groove above, and
short stout tubercle on each side
venter yellowish.white. Length, .2S
inch.
Ha6.-Rock Ledge, Fla. Found
on an orange leaf.
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Insects Injurious TO Orange Trees.

Insects Injurious TO Orange Trees.
Prot. j. II. Comstock, in Entomologist Report.
THE ORANGE LEAF .NoTCHER.
[ArtipuS tsorida'es,s Horny
Order CoLEoPTERA; family CURCU-
LIONTDAE.
Eating jagged notches in the edges
of orange leaves; small whitlsh
snout beetle, one-iourth inch in
length.
In July 1879, specimens of this
beetle were received from Mr.. III. S.
Williams, OF Rock Ledge, Fla. He
stated that they only appeared in a
limited portion of his grove, but that
in this one locality they were very
abundant. He said he had killed
hundreds, and yet every morning
about SO many were al work.
, ! visited Nj, Will;gl,.s place in The
\ spffng 81 1856, s!did7ss ClE5 time The
beetles were stilIMt work, and had
spread but little from the original
spot. Experiments showed that they
drop readily whenever The tree is
Jared, and hence ;hey may be easily
caught upon sheets and destroyed, as
is done with the common plum cur.
culio. .
WHITE ANTS OR "WooD LICE"
(IernaeS .J1aUipes Kohlar)
Order NEURoPTERA; family TERM.
TIDAE
Girdling the bark Of orange.trees and
guava bushes near the surface Of
the ground, or eating out the inter
ior of sugar-cane and other plants
numel Gus small white insects re-
sembling ants in form and size.
These insects, which are common
throughout our territory from Massa-
chusetts to Florida, are usually found
living in communities IN logs, sticks,
and stumps. Decaying pine wood is
especially liable to be attacked by
them. Sometimes they are very de-
structive to wooden structures, as
houses, bridges. and fences, and es.
pecially TO such parts as are near the
ground.
This season we have learned that
they do not confne their attacks to
dead vegetable matter, but that they
frequently infest and destroy living
plants. We received specimens from
Mr. b. f. Weems, of Houston, Texas,
that were intesting pampas grass and
orange trees; and found them com.
mon throughout Florida, iufestirg
orange trees. guaya bushes, and
sugar cane. In the last named State
these insects are generally recognized
as important pests. They are there
known as wood lice" a name whose
use is to be deprecated, as il tends to
create confusion.
When white ants Iniest living
plants, they attack that part which is
at or Just below the surface of the
ground. In the case of pampas
grass, the base of the stalk Is hal.
lowed; with woody plants. 0. orange
trees and gusva bushes, the bark OF
the base OF the trunk is eaten, and
frequently the tree is 6coinpleteiy
girdled; with sugar.cane, the most
serious injury is the destruction of
the seed cane.
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Deland Vousia County, Florida Wednesday November a. 1880

nave known numerous cases fully re-.
stored here and havereturned North
and remained well. I do. l do. de.
cidedly. l do.
In his essay, DR.. Jones informs us
that he has "carpfully analysed the
climate, (of Florida) and little can be
said in its favor, and great deal
must be said against it." The en-
qulrer after truth has right to re.
quire that scientific doctrines which
he is asked and expected to receive
as true, should be supported by OBJ.
servation, facts, experience, or sta.
tistics-not by assertions and state.
ments OF writer's who are ignorant
OF the climatic conditions of a
locality, they are condemning.
All DIR. Jones' conclusions appear
to be based on the following sen.
tence; "Hygrometric measurements
show that the atmosphere of Florida
is loaded with moisture" But, the
Doctor gives TO data or tables re.
garding thc mean relative humidity
of Florida. We have placed before
you reliable meteorological data,
which we think will establish the
fact, that Florida possesses dry
climate, aDd that DR.. Jones' state.
ment is unfounded and calculated to
mislead. If his statements are in
correct. numerous invalids may be
misled and injured, and in our opin.
ion, this is an important considera-
ton. When life and health are at
stake, writer's should not hazard
statements upon mere conjecture or
popular opinion.
One of the most amusing asser-
tions of DR.. Jones, i'll condemnation
of Florida, is the following: "In
Florida everything unites to repose;
an irresistible feeling of languor
seizes person; ones energies are
paralyzed, and exercise consequently
neglected" 1t is evident that the
Doctor never visited this State, or
he would not have hazarded such a
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views in opposition to those OF DIR.
Jones, but as aul TOO modest to
express positive opinion based on
my own feelings aud experience,
propounded the following query in
my circular latter:
QUERY.-Do you consider the
climate of this State, from October
to May, bracing and lnvigorating, or
enervating and depressing?
ANswERs.-Bracing. Bracing
and mvigorating. Bracing and in
vigorating. Dry and stimulating.
Braciug. Bracing and invigorating.
Bracin5 and invigorating. Invigora.
ting and bracing. Bracng and not
relaxing and depressing. Bracing
and invlgurating. Invlgorating and
bracing. i5racing, invigorating and
and delightful. From November to
May this climate exerts q tonic IN
tluence on invallds. Climate from
October to May, quite invigorating.
Decidedly bracing and invigorating.
Bracing. Bracing and invigorating.
have given you the views of a
climatic theorist, and the positively
expressed opinions OF the Leading
physicians ot this State, and need
but remark, that if The latter are be,
lieved, DIR. Jones has made errone-
Gus statements, which are calculated
to mislead and injure illvallds by di.
verting them from temperate, dry
and bracing climate to locality
where the 'Ice King is"-where at
mospheric changes are great, and
where the mean relative humidity
during the winter months, is greater
than that OF Florida.
DR.. Jones informs us, in his "plea
ior cold climates" land Minnesota
in particularly sin the treatment of
pulmonary consumption" that "To
ascertain the opinion OF the protes-
sion Of this State (Minnesota) con
cerning the effects of climate upon
phthisis, the Minnesota State Board of
Health recently sent out a circular,
and received the following:
Question VII. What months
are most favorable for immigration
here ?"
Forty answers. Autumn, g.;
sSammer, IL ;eSpring, o; hateSprings
and early Fall, 10; Any month, 2;
Undecided, B."
1t is remarkable that mono recon-
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To remove fruit stains from cam
brio handkerchief or other white
goods, dip the stain in boiling milk.
II this is not effectual, apyly a very
weak solution OF chloride of lime, be.
ing careful to boil the handkerchief
afterwards.
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# you would know, and not be
known, live in city Cotton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
Worms! Worms, yyormsrI

E. r. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never fails to destroy pin, seat ard stomach worms. Dr. Kunkel the only successful physician who removes tape worms in two hours, alive and with head, and no fee until removed. Com mon sense teaches if tape worms be re- moved all other worms can be readily de- stroyed. Advice at office and store free. The doctor can tell whether or not the pa tiert has worms. Thousands are dying daily with worms and do not know it. Fits, spasams, cramping, checking and suffoca- ting, saltow complexion circles around the eyes, swelling and pain in the stomach, restless nights, grinding of the teeth, pick ing at the nose, cough-fever, itching at the seat, headache foul breath, the patient grows pale and thin, tickling and irritation in the anus. All these symptoms and more come from worms. E. F. Kunkels Worm Syrup never fails to remove them. Price $1.0o per bottle, or six bottles for $500 For tape worms write and consult the Doctor For all others buy Of your druggest the Worm Syrup and if he has it not, send to D. E. F. Kunkel, 259 N. Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. Advice by mail free Send three-cent stamp.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
Consumption Cured.

An old physician retired from practIce having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and per manent cure for Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affections, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com. plaints; after having tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and q desire to relieve human suffering, will send free of charge to all who desire 1t this recipe in German, French or Eng fish with full directions for preparing and using Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper, W. W. SHERAR, 149 Powers Block. Rochester. N. Y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
Astonishing Success.

It is the duty of every person who has used Boschees German Syrup to let it's won derful qualities be known to their friends in curing Consumption, severe Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneumonia, and in fact all throat and lung diseases. No person can use it without immediate relief Three doses will relieve any case, and we consider it the duty of all druggists to recommend it 10 the poor, dying eonsumptive, at least to try one bottle, as 10000 dozen bottles were sold last year, and no one case where il failed was reported Such a medicine as the German Syrup cannot be too widely known. Ask your druggist about it. Sam pie bottles to try sold at 10 cents. Regular size 75 canta
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
The Kansas Aericulturtst

is paper that ever worker ought to have. The farmer and horticulturist finds ample food for thought in it's well filled pages. The wool-growers and stock -raisers are not forgotten by it's publishers Its news col umns are well filled; whilst the literary and editorial articles are the best. The farmers like the paper because it gives them an ag- ricultural and newspaper combined in one. It has large circulation, and is good ad- vertising medium. The subscription price is 1.50 per annum, or by clubbing you can get 10 copies for $l2.5o, 20 copies for s2O. Address, CLARDY & Co.,,
 Wameoo Kansas
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
An Accidental Cure.

When death was hourly expected from consumption, all remedies having failed, and Dr. H. James was experimenting, he acci- sentally made a preparation of Indian Hemp, which cured his only child, and now gives this recipe on receipt of two stamps to pay expenses. Hemp also cures night sweats, nausea at the stomach and will break fresh cold in 24 hours. Address Craddock & Co.,, 1032 Race street, Philadel- phia, Pa, naming this paper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City, save Baggage, Expressage, and Carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite Grand Central depot. 350 elegant rooms, reduced to $l and upwards per day Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages, and ele- yated railroad 10 all depot-. Be careful and see that Grand Union Hotel is on the sign where you enter as the corner does not be- long to the Grand Union.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
A Rochester Physicians Experience,

R. Caulkins, NJ. D., of Rochester, N Y., certifes Oct 9th, 1879, that he has used the Safe Kidney and Liyer Cure in his practice for diseases of the kidneys and liver, and the result has been satisfactory in the ex- treme. He says: "I would now prescribe the same remedy to all similarly afflicted and you are at liberty to so state in your tes- dmonials "
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
Freeoftoat

As you value your cylstence, do not fail to improve the opportunity of procuring 2 bottle of Dr. King NeV Disoorerg, foI Consumption, Coughs and Colds, Asthma Bronchitis and all throat and lung affec tions before 1t is too late. This is the only represented. Tridl bottle free. Regular size one dollar. For sale by all druggists
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
Montreal Heard From

R. L. Mosely, of Montreal, Canada, eerti- fed Sept. 27, 1879, that he rad suffered ter. ribly from dyspepsia, and was completely cured by taking Warmers Safe Bitters. He says: My appetite is good, and l now suf- fer no inconvenience from eating hearty meals" These bitters are also a specific for all skin diseases