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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23

Nanz g Neuners, Louisville, KY,
illustrated catalogue Of seeds and
bulbs
Soil Tests Of Commercial Fertil-
izers and Seeds" by J. 7. Henderson,
commissioner for Georgia, Atlanta
Ga.
"Kansas State Board of Agricul-
ture," from ]. X. Hudson, secretary,
Topeka, Kansas.
Circular of the East Florida Sem
mary, Gainesville, Fla.
E. P. Roe's catalogue of Straw
berries and small fruit plants, Corn
wall on the Hudson, N. Y.
Arnold Puetz's catalogue of Rus tic
Work, plants, etc, Jacksonville, Fla.
Schedule Of Prizes, offered by the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society,
from Robt. Manning, secretary, Bos-
ton, Mass.
Lovettt's Illustrated catalogue OF
trees and plants, J. L. Lovett, Little
Silver, N. Y.
Catalogue Of field, garden, and
flower seed, Joseph Harris, Roches-
ter, N. Y.
r. H. Allen & Co.'s catalogue of
seeds, New York City.
"Drainage and Farm Journal, !"
Billings &, Son publishers, Indianap.
oils, Ind.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
Orange Culture.

We clip the following from the
San Francisco Bulletin as it contains
some information that may be turLed
to account by our orange growers:
"Writing to the santa Barbara
Press, G, w. Coffin says: The seed
of old, even decayed oranges is best
to plant. If it should be dry, soak
tor twelve hours; if fresh, which is
preferable, plant In rows one foot
apart, three inches apart iii the row,
in a soil of loan and mold cover to
the depth of half an inch. To pro-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
WHY Perish With Cold.

There has been an excessive NOR
tality in northern attitudes owing to
the severe weather of late, and every
year numbers of aged and intirm peo-
pie are sent to an untimely grave
from the extremes of the weather.
There are no reasons why people Of
a certain class should subject them
selves to unnecessary suffering from
that cause, they can reach Florida
from almost any part OF the Union
in few days where they will find a
climate, moderate, balmy and
healthy in which they can make
home and residence during the cold
months. An acre of land in some
saIubrious part can be purchased,
cleared and fenced, and pretty cot
tage of two rooms and kitchen,
plastered throughout, erected Tor the
sum of about $500. This can be
made their home and planted out in
fruit trees, and flowers which will fur
nish occupation while residing here. In
a short time the fruit from the trees
will begin to give some remunerative
to those who are not too well off in
the goods Of this world, but in the
meantime they can live much cheaper
thar they would in the North as no
expensive clothing or fuel would be
required. In fact the old summer
clothes could be worn here during
the winter and the saving alone in
this respect would nearly pay the
cost OF a winters residence.
One acre in orange trees, well
taken care of, would in few years
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
From a Northern Lady.


Perhaps some OF your readers
would like something better than the
COW peas for a summer bean, and 4
would recommend the butter or lima
bean. We planted ten hills last
April and stuck poles In the centre OF
each hill; they run up to the top ana
then down again until the pole was
invisible. They commenced 10 bear In
June and continued to bloom aud
bear until the last of October. They
were not injured either by the heat
or drought and the rains gave them
new freshness. Weshall plant largely
of them this season so as to have
them the year round; they keep well.
We have some now, saved for seed,
and the weevlls so Obstructive to
most things, have not troubled them.
AS a dried bean they have no rival,
and we have. seen nothing to equal
them tor summer growth here, either
III productiveness or as delicious
article tor the table. Next to this
we could recommend the egg plant.
1t grows we'll ON poor pine land, al
though little manure will help 1t
very mnch it bears all summer aud
is very easily prepared for the table.
We plant the large purple and when
OF good size peel and slice them one
quarter OF an inch thick, roll In bat
Ter aud fry in lard, or pork grease
which is better, until they are nice
brown aud serve hot.
There are but few vegetables that
will stand the summer sun here and
those that will are the ones TO plant.
so that our labor may not be spent in
vain. Running plants and vines do
well here, For ornament the sweet
honeysuckle and yellow honeysuckle
are the mosJ hardy. They are gree
all winter, no matter how cold it 4
here, and ours commenced to bloom
| he first OF this month-Feb ruary.
fThe cypress vine will cover d stump
beautifully aud leave no trace Of
what is hidden beneath; the leaves
are fragrant and the flowers are a
deep red and white. The plant is
delicate but endures the heat well.
Although the weather has been so
cold it has done very little damage.
We had row OF peppers in the
garden that were about two inches
high and the cold did not injare
them. Our experience i'll Florida is,
that with perseverance and industry
poor man can procure good home
for his family here, with prospect OF
something in the future. Two young
men were here from Connecticut a
few days ago looking for homesteads.
They said they could barely support
their families at the North with no
prospect of anything better A hun.
bred of the same class >are looking
towards the South for "better
prospect" and we believe that no
State offers more or better induce
ments than this. Thrice welcome to
the industrious. NoRTHENER.
Ahoon0, E2o,, FEB, Is, 1881.
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Quickest Way to Florida.

In answer to correspondents who
wish 10 know the quickest and most
comfortable route to reach Florida,
we advise them to take the Charleston
Line, of which George w. Quintard
81 Co., Pier q North River, New
York, are agents. From Charleston
they have the elegant steamer, ST..
Johns direct to Palatka. All freight
can be shipped by this time with dis
patch.
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The subscription rates to 1he
florida Agrdcultstrist, IN the West
indies. and other British possessions,
IS II S/ssZEs7lgs per d'a7aata7a, p0S5dge
free. Il IS Bank Of England note
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subscribers.
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Important Notice.

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To Correspondents.

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 a guarantee of good faith. Names will
not be published if objection be made. No
anonymous contributions will be regarded
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Church, services /.

The Baptist Church will hold services
IN the school house on the first and
third Sundays in each month, immedi-
ately after the Sunday:school. Preach
ing by Rev. j. -. Bohannan.
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Extraordinary Announcement

Bargains Bargains! Bargains II /
For the next thirty days, look sharp,
and secure them while you can. To
close out our immense stock of ready
made Clothing. TO make room Tor spring
goods, we will sell all our present stock,
at 20 per cent. discount, call in and be
suited early. Respectfully.
G. A. DREKA & Co.
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Works Received.

Nanz & Neuners, Louisville, KY,
| illustrated catalogue Of seeds and
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
ELECTRICITY AND saw DUST.

The great Snowman Of the age, he who
outranks all those even who have devoted
their lives to amusing the public, possibly
excepting Barnum, Is TO be in Wichita Mon
day and Monday night. He comes over the
st. Louis 4 San Francisco with his own
trains. with his electric light machinery,
with his hundreds of wonderful animals and
score of artists. The magical electric light
will blaze like a SIN, the horses, with their
trappings, will so round and round, the
music will float upon the air, and everybody
will laugh aud smile. Monday is the day
and time. and those who lack the requisite
sponduliX had better sell their cooking stoves
or other supcrnuities at once, for who can
afford TO miss the cir-animal show? The
mails and other dangers, and at least two
grown people should accompany every child.
The ministers will be compelled to attend TO
ascertain who OF their congregations are in
the habit of visiting such places, and the
dcacons must be on hand to look after the
ministers. OF the many attractions, We can
not begin to particularize. Didn't we print
a whole column last week? Besides there
will be acres OF tents, thousands OF music.
and fun till you can't rest. The clowns may
be wicked, the ringmaster unconyerted. but
young people will SOW their wild eats, and
some Of the old ones haven't got through
with that crop yet. After all there is moth
ing very bad about circus and menagcrie,
and even if there was il seems people would
20 all the same. But whatever the scnti-
ment entertained of this class of shows IN
general. none can afford to miss Old John
Robinson's wOrld-rcnowned collection OF
ANIMALS, cur;ositics, and exhibition OF
eques.rianship.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
EHw cHURcH ASSOCIATION.

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Mis-
souri, and Kansas Association of the New
Church is to be held in the Baptist Church,
in Wichita, commencing at 3 O'Clock p. IN.
on Friday. May 9th. The iollowiDgis a brief
outline Of its programme:
Friday afternoon devoted to opening cxer-
cises aud business.
Friday evening the presidents address, by
Rev. Adams Peabody, Of Larned, Kansas.
Subject: ''Ought there to he distinctive new
church organizatiOns:' The meeting COM
mencng at a o'clock.
Saturday forenoon, till IL o'clock. business
At II, sermon by Rev. II. G. Dunbar, OF
Topeka, Kansas Subject-"The future OF
the Lords church on carth.'' Afternoon,
conclusion Of business.
Sunday morning, public worship. Sermon
by Rev. W. NJ. Goodncr, of Pawnee county
Kentucky. Subjec;-"The humiliation and
gloriticaton OF the Lord" to be followed
by baptisn's, df there be any candidates,
and the Lords supper. Evening. public wor
ship. Sermon by Rev. Gustaye Reich, O
Bonneville. Missouri. Subject-"The Lord.
second advent"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05

Stolen, on the night OF March I'D, 1851, .
black gelding horse, syears old. l6i lands
high. in good flesh, Of good carriage, .olcra-
bly, high on withers. broad, long and fiat
rump. collar mark on top Of the neck, posi-
bly, very little white on one or both hind
feet on the hind part Of the foot just above
the hoof: also saddle. black leather, Texas
tree. high horn. wooden stirrups, right one
split. The above reward will be paid for the
above described horse by james Martin, Sen
eca, Kansas, or $50 for information that viii
lead to his recovery. The party supposed to
be the thief returned to this county. has
been arrested, and il now bound over 10 the
district court. We call upon all good citi-
xens that may know Of such horse having
been sold in their neighborhood to assist by
promptly giving u. the desired information,
to the end that the thief may be convicted,
and an honest farmer recover his horse.
Address, JANIS MARTIN.
Seneca. Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05

The faccs around the Oklahoma hcad-quar-
tiers In this city wore perceptibly lengthen-
ed expression ON Monday. Capt. Payne had
received dispatch from Barnes. bis attor-
ney at Fort Smith, announcing An unfavora-
BILE decision by the United States Court.
Quite number Of men had come from otner
States and different portions Of Kansas to At
tend the meeting called for the next day, and
the unexpected and unwelcome news dis
turbed the serenity not little. On Tuesday
at 10 O'Clock at Eagle Hall the boomers, to
the number Of eighty-six, met to consult and
to decide. Captain Payne, rs commander Of
the colony organization, evinced no little
grit in his address. After making formal
announcement of the holding Of the court,
he reviewed at some length the question Of
his arrest and subsequent trial. In claiming
to be in the right he urged the members to
stand by the organization, which he hoped
to see maintained until victory perched upon
their banners. He paid = glowing tribute to
wichita and her people, and emphatically
denied that the railroad companies were
backing up the scheme Of settling the Terri
tory. Payne was followed by Ecklebarger,
who urged the contribution of sufficient
funds to maintain Captain Payne who had
his all in this great cause and to sustain the
organization. winding up with q motion for
q committee of five on resolutions, which
committee was appointed and instructed to
report at an adjourned meeting at O'Clock,
at which hour MIR. Whitworth addressed the
meeting, taking sides with the attempt to
settle the Territory. After passing string
OF resolutions reported by the committee,
which named Captain Payne as their future
president. and which urged him to renewed
efforts to make Judgment in the Territory;
promising him moral and pecuniary support,
and which criticised the place Of his trial
and asked change Of venue, the Boom gen.
tly but surely went down-it may be never
to rise again.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
HISTORY OF srpewlcK COUNTY.

Mr.. d. d. Emmert, who is preparing the
history for Edwards Brothers Historical
Atlas of Sedgwick County, requests us to
state that in his circular letter to gentlemen
of the different townships, he omitted to ex-
press his desire for especial information as
to events occurring prior to the organization
Of the county in 1870. To avoid too great
length, the events succeeding the first Of
January, 1870, will be condensed more gen.
orally into chronological tables than those
anterior thereto, to which, being more rare,
and hence more interesting, proportionately
more space will be devoted. 1t is probable
that in some Of the townships there will be
no events to record prior to that time; but
wherever there are, the names Oft settlers,
whether they had families, their careers;
the first births, marriages and deaths; the
first church organizations aud cdificcs,
schools and school-houscs, and other events
of public interest will he thankfully received.
OF course, by this, it is not expected to omit
events succeeding the date named. Inform
alton from all sources, whether especially
requested or not, as to the very earliest
events in the county, is solicited.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
TIE FORT SCOTT Road.

Last week delegation were at Fort Scott
pressing upon the st. Louis, Fort Scott &
wichita railway managers the feasibility OF
diverting their line ut lola, and running 1t
via Leroy to Topeka, the parties guarantee.
ing large amount OF aid. The day follow
ing another delegation from Newton had an
interview with the managers, in which they
pressed the scheme of running the road to
Newton instead OF Wichita. the delegation
promising large amount of aid in bonds,
and a free right of way. The company agreed
to give the parties an answer by yesterday,
which has not been received.
We opine that Newton and all other par
ties off the direct line are wasting q deal OF
precious time. Wichita is, has been and will
continue to be the metropolis Of this valley,
and the new line of railway 10 set for this
point. As to aid, when the time comes this
city and section will rot be slow in doing
what is right and reasonable.
Mr.. Alexander, of this city, purchased in
Kansas City last Saturday one thousand
scrapcrs for grading purposes. He sends US
word that the road will be finished to lola,
ferty-scvcn miles, early in July.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
CLOTHING,



At the residence Of the brides parents, in
Denver, Colorado, on the 18th Of April, BY
the Rev. Montrella, Mr.. L. d. Skinner, cash
Ter Of the Kansas State Bank, and Miss Mag
sic Butles, Of the former city.
The happily yokcd pair. who arrived in
this city last Saturday, were playfellows and
schoolmates, the present union being but
the consummation of a long dreamed Of hap
piness. That It Is deserved one ON the part
Of both we doubt not, or that It will be
crowned with felicity. Tho wedding was a
quiet one, witnessed only by the immediate
friends Of the family. In welcoming our
Young friends to their new homo and new as
sociations, We wish them = future Of UNI
clouded joys.
ooh! there Is one affection which no stain
or earth can ever darken; when two nnd,
The softer and tho marlier, that . chain
OF kindred tastes has fastened mind to mind.
IT'S an attraction frsm all sense refined,
The good can only know 1t; tits not blind.
As love il unto baseness; its desire,
Is but with hands entwincd to lift our beings
higher"
On the 81 inst, by J. H. Brown, Esq. at
the residence o. the UIiue parents :"
ita township, Mr.. James r. Sturns and Miss
Rettie Buxton, all Of Sedgwick county.
So the fair sweet Retfie Is brides wife.
Most heartily does not only the editor, but
Mrs. NJ. and all the little Eaglets, wish her
happy life. May no Jealousy or cloud ever
o'ercast her lot, but
1.-THE pure prosperous love
That, pledg' on earth and sealed above
Into one knot Of happiness,
Ever blees your union"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
CLOSING OF TIE PuB.Ic SCHOOLS AND sRApU-
ATING EXBRcISI0.

The graduating exercises Of the Wichita
public schools will take place at the Opera
House on the evening of Friday. May 8. 1881.
The following is a programme Of the exer-
cises:
Music BY the Juvenile Band.
Invocation, Rev. Il. Kelly.
Salutatory, Nettie Barnes.
Essay. Ad astra per aspers, Grace Bidwcll.
Essay. Value OF Education, Ole Bolts.
Music by the quartette.
Essay, Hope, Ida Mills.
Grafton, The Genius Of Republican Lib
erty, Daniel NJ. Herring.
Music by the quartette.
Essay. Courage, Laura Stone.
Defamation, The Ant, Charles Allen.
Music by the quartette.
Essay. Behind the Curtain, Lizzie Mead.
Valedictory, Lizzie Ross.
Presentation Of diplomas, NJ. W. Levy.
Music. Juvenile Band.
The quartette engaged for the evening
consists OF Miss Ella Fuller, Mrs. W. r. Stem.
Messrs. Chas. Caldwell and H. Bliss.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
fHI WICHITA SALT xosks.

Many of our local readers are aware that
the McCampbell coal shaft was abandoned
some time since, as far as any efforts to reach
coal were concerned. on account OF a strong
flow Of water. The shaft had reached q
depth of about $50 feet. The infiowiLg wat
ers were from near the bottom, aud were Of
strong saline qualities. Mr.. McCampbeil
had the water tested scientifically, with such
gratifying results that he concluded to erect
salt works on small scale. Not possessing
the necessary, capital, the returns proved
improbable. MIR. n. McClees. some time
last fall, had more thorough test made Of
the waters, which proved to be about half
the strength of the Saginaw waters, or a
small per cent. stronger than the waters of
the Solomon City works. Later Mr. McClees,
in conjunction with the Noble Brothers,
leased Of Mr.. McCampbell the shaft or well
for royalty on the salt made. An engine
was put in. with lifting pump and a stcaA,
boiler, with a large vat fitted up with coils
of cooperating pipes. Another vat worked
by direct fires was also put up. The flow Of
water had been represented as practically
inexhaustible. This was two weeks since,
and for some time previous, about 40 feet OF
water in the shaft, which is 5x9 feet square.
TO test these representations. at the time
mentioned the steam pump was set to work,
Iiftin. and discharging six gallons per min
ute. This was kept up for seventy-thrcc
hours, when the pump aud four hundred
feet of pipe gave way and fell to the bottom.
In that time the water was lowered 50 feet.
We drove out TO the works last week. The
salt SO far as we can detect seems pure, and
is fine grain. In the evaporating process
there is slight residue Of gypsum prccipita-
ted, which is held in solution by the water,
but which falls before the salt. \ new pump
has been ordered. MIR. McClees Informs us
that should the water prove as inexbaustiblc
as represented, solar instead Of steam evap-
orators will be employed, the high price Of
coal rendering the employment Of steam UNI
profitable. 4 plat Of fifteen acres for solar
pans has been secured. The strength of the
water, as ascertained ~ a salinomcter, runs
from forty to fifty degrees. The new pump
will arrive this week when the capacity Of
well and its flow will be thoroughly tested.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05
Deutechee 0eehaft,

Mrs. Klcntz, No. 20 Main street, wishes to
let the ladies Of Wichita and vicinity know
that she is ready for spring trade as she has
received lot Of good Corscts, fichus. Ties,
Infants Robes, Ladies Underwear. Also a
fine assortment Of Millinery Goods which
she will sell at prices to suit the times.
Human Hair Goods at low figures. Comb
ings worked up at and rooted at 30 cents an
ounce. Ladies', please call and sec for your.
selves. I-H
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-05

Uncle Joe Hammers got back from Texas
last week where he had been to buy cattle.
He purchased mixed lot Of one thousand
nine hundred head which will come north ~
soon IS the grass will permit Mr.. Hammer
says Texas has beea suffering frOm dry
weathes-the common complaint Of that
country. He further says the cattle drive TO
Kansas viii BE- very light this year. but 70
the Pan Handle, colorado and Mexico I'M
precedeutly large.