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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-08
A New Species of Aphis Affecting
the Pine.

I'm. II. Ashmead, in Canadian E,,tomologiSt.
Among our native forest trees,
none, unless it is the oak, suffer NOR e
from the depredations OF insect ene-
mics than The pine. Distributed as it
is-from the Artic to the Tropics
climatologically speaking, it becomes
prey to every conceivable form of
insect life.
Already its enemies may be reck.
oned by hundreds but notwithstand-
ing this, hardly year goes by with
out some careful Investigator adding
others to the list. 1t is not the in
tention of the writer to enter into
tull details or enumerate all OF it's
toes, but TO call the attention OF en-.
tomologists to a new Aphs affecting
pine in Florida, that has evi.
dently been overlooked by others.
For the past two years we have
detectednumeroms large, brown plant
lice upon the common pines OF this
region, PinatS atStr0tiS, which for
want of time we have left unmolested.
They cluster together upon the new
and tender branches. which they
puncture with their remarkably long
beaks, causing the sap to exude and
the branch on which they exist to
bec0inea gummy ana sticky. In their
habits they are surprisingly shy aud
timid. On disturbing them they
invariably seek safety by hiding be.
tween the needles OF the pine; indeed,
even on hearing approaching foot.
steps, we nave observed them cling
closer to the limb, while a few skelter
off where the needles are denser.
In looking up literature Oh the sub.
ject, we find several species of Ap.
hides described and mentioned as
existing upon pines, but none on
Pi'ous GatStrGIiS, nor will any of the
descriptions agree with the species
under consideration. 1t belongs to
the section LdcIt9ai1ai as defined by
Thomas, and we therefore propose
for il the name of Ldclt1auS datStr0E
and submit the following description;
LACHNUS AUsTRALI,'n sp.
Wingless: Length .0S 10 .16 OF
an inch. Uniform light brown; head
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-08
The WOmen'S Silk Culture AssO-
citation,

The following is the prospectus of
the above society;
''Tbe rooms OF this Association are
at the southwest corner of Juniper
and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia,
Pa, and are now opened daily from
s to 6 o'clock, tor the inspection of
the public, and for the formation of
classes. The object of this School IS
to teach all branches of Silk Culture,
with view of introducing it into
households'as a branch OF domestic
industry.
The Association has charge of the
School of Exhibit in Silk Culture at
the Permanent Exhibition, iu the
Centennial Building, and hope to
make 1t Instructive and attractive.
1t is TO be hoped that the cordial
support and patronage of the public
will be directed to this School as
tending to encourage the develop.
ment OF the culture OF one OF the
most valuable commodities in the
world, and for which large revenue
goes to foreign lands.
Nature has given America such
vaat Natural resources and such
variety Of climate that we should lead
the world in the production of all raw
materials and manufactures.
The culture OF silk is better adapted
to home industry than any other
branch Of work which opens as large
field in the commercial market. it
being valuable as commoditv and
largely in demand. 1t particularly
commends itself to women and chil.
dren oil the rural districts as an oc.
cupation of an intelligent and moral
bearing, not requiring constant duty,
but enabling the parties to pursue
their household duties. We invite
the cordial cooperation OF all those
who desire to see our country retain.
ing within her own borders the large
amount of money that now goes to
foreign markets tor raw silk.
They desire to call attention to the
fact that the culture OF raw silk as an
American industry, is row exciting
far.spread interest all over the United
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-08

l mulched my trees while they were
young and have kept the ground
clean with the culiivator. These
trees have a heavy crop OF fruit upon
them and present healthy appear
ance. | am now beginning to use
special fertilizers TO keep them in a
bearing condition.
suppose that there is no mode Of
culture that has been tried with the
orange or other kinds OF fruit that
some objection may be or has been
urged against it. One reason why
this is the case is that different soils
require different treatment, and the
mode OF culture that may prove sat-
islactory with one class OF fruits may
fail with another. Therefore we
should adopt that plan which has
produced the best result upon the
same kind of soil we are cultivating.
1t is a well known fact that land
worked often enough to keep down
the weeds and grass, unless supplied
with manure, will be worn out in
few years, while land that has the
vegetable growth turned under while
green, or is suffered to decay upon
the surface increases the fertility. To
carry out the latter IDEA OF shad-
ing the land, save large amount OF
plowing and enrich the soil at the
same time has led some to adopt the
plano sowing their groves with cow
peas, using from one and a halt to
two bushels per acre, and let the
vines decay OH the surface, or use a
disc harrow TO cut the vines in
pieces and turn them under. In this
way two crops of pease eau be raised
during the summer. Care must be
used to keep the vines off the trees.
Simple as this plan is, and generally
satisfactory in It's results yet there
is an objection to it upon our light
soils. Where much vegetable matter
is turned under the land becomes
droughty and requires a heavy dress.
ing OF lime to make it more compact
and hasten the formation OF humus.
Z. II. MASON, M. ID.
ApopEG, Eta.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-08
Public Lands.
From an Exchange.

FROM an ETcha1sge.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The Sec
reLary OF the Interior has rendered a
decision especially interesting to the
settlers upon public lands in the states
of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Florida and Alabama. The decision
continues in force the accepted prac-
tice of the General Land Officer in
relation TO the period within which
filing and payment shall be made in
"pre.emption" cases, where lands
have once been offered for sale and
afterwards temporarily wi.hdrawn,or
have been by accident Lot subject to
ordinary private entry. In such
cases the rule has been to class the
lands as still Offered for the purpose
of presumption, and to require fling
within thirty days, and payment
within twelve months of settlement"
the law as to "unoffered" lands allow
ing three months for filing and thirty
three for payment. A question having
been raised in regard to lands in the
states mentioned not set "re-offered"
under the act of July, 1876, the pres.
ent decision holds that the universal
rule and practice of the Land Office
so long established shall govern, and
also that by the intendment of the
statutes of limitations a shorter pc.
riod must apply to pre-emptors on
these lands as though made subject
to private entry under previous offer
ings, and that the requirement OF a
new Offering only effects the right OF
private entry, and does not enlarge
or restrict the right of pre-emption
as fixed by the previous law.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-08

Why cannot guavas be dried in evap-
orators and put up like apples and
peaches? They would make excellent
pies and preserves, and the flavor re-
tanned in them so that they could bo
transported and converted into Jelly.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-08

Subscribe for THE AGRIcUITURIsT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02
THE COMMITTEES.


The Judiciary Committee gave a hearing
yesterday afternoon TO DIR. Greene of Port
land. on the bill ian &C, for the promotion OF
medical science" 1t provides for the fur
nishing OF subjects to the Maine Medical
School, for dissection and the study of
anatomy, the School furnishing to other
parties in the State as wanted-the subjects
being those persons who die and are not
claimed by friends and who have to be buried
at the public expense. DIR. Greene argued
that the School must have this material for
teaching and study it is a matter of absolute
necessity. Under the present law. every
body for use is obtained illegally or surrep-
titiously. He argued for the bill in the
interest of medical science, and for the pro-
lection of public and private cemeteries 4
bill will be reported from the Committee en-
hraclng substantially the leading features of
DIR. Greene's bill. Several important mat
tiers were referred to sub committees. 4
public hearing will be given on Thursday on
the bill for the improvement of salt marshes
The Military Committee give hearing next
Thursday on the matter of removing the bat
tie flags from the State House.
Committee on Fisheries reported ought to
pass on bill to prevent taking of smelts in
Cold Stream Pond; legislation inexpedient
Oh petition of +. p. Emerson for exclusive
privilege to stock Burrells Pond in York
county with fish; leave to Withdraw on
petitions of Nathan Cassidy and others
for protection of fish in brooks in
Harrison: leave to Withdraw on petitions
for change in the law regulating the
taking of salmon from the Penobscot
river Hearing on the petitions to prohibit
the taking of mackerel with seines, assigned
to February 18th
Committee on Legal Affairs will report
Fought not to pass" on bill to prevent cruelty
to birds; ought not to pass on bill to prohibit
non-residents from selling fruit trees in this
State.
The business before the Railroad Com
mittee yesterday afternoon. was as follows
4 petition for an act to incorporate the
junction railroad at Portland, was laid upon
the table. The petition of j. X. Bodwell and
others for charter for narrow gauge rail-
road from Pennington to Gardiner, was laid
upon the table till next Tuesday, when
the petitioners are requested to present
bill, which they did not do yesterday. The
petition of j. 5. Tobey and others for mar
gauge railroad from Skowhegan to
Athens was laid upon the table. The hear
ing in relation to a railroad from Cape
Elizabeth to Prouts Neck was assigned for
the 10th of this month. The hearing of the
Lake Megantic railroad charter amendment,
came before the Committee, as assigned.
The hearing in which an amendment is
asked for in the charter of Lake Megantic
railroad was presented by Mr.. Woodwa ard the
attorney of the road
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Miscellaneous.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Session of Commons

LONDON, February .. 100 A. NJ. The
House is still in session. John Bright has
just declared that government will accept the
responsibility Of the position, and he believes
Gladstone is prepared to submit resolutions
to the House for dealing with the obstruction.
Mr. Bright said he considered the present
obstruction unparalleled, and the grossest in
suit to Parliament.
After dilatory debate. sustained principally
by the home rulers, Sir Richard Asheton
Cross rose to a point of order. He wished
to know what was the persistent and wiful
obstruction. He asked the Speaker whether
the fact that several members had made the
same speeches several times. on different
motions for adjournment, was not wilful oh.
struction, and whether under the standing
order the Speaker had not power to stop such
proceedings.
The Speaker replied that if he found there
was distinct combination to wilfuliy OBJ
strnct the business of the House he should
consider that the order would apply. and hc
was bound 10 say that the course Of the de-
bate gave evidence of a combination that
went far TO bring members within the opera
ton of the order
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The Orange, IN. j. Journal of last week
has the following:
"On Wednesday, Mr.. John Clews, former
ly of New England, but latterly of Newark.
was married to Miss Minnie J. Hartford,
daughter of Mayor Hartford. The Rev. II.
p. Fleming performed the ceremony. The
happy event occurred at the home of the
bride, corner Of White and Ridge streets.
The invitations were limited to the relatives
of the couple. The parlors were beautifully
embellished for the occasion, floral ornamenL
tation having been literally bestowed around
the apartment. Many beautiful pieces
of cut flowers and cmblems made there
from were presented by relatives. The rites
were enacted beneath mammoth floral horse
shoe. The presents were plenteous, excel
lent and varied After receiving brief con-
CALCULATIONS. Mr.. and Mrs. Clews started on
a bridal tour of a few DAYS duration, intend
ing to stop in Philadelphia and Washington
before returning to Orange, which they will
do by Monday of next week.
Mayor Hartford, mentioned above as the
father of the bride is son of !. B. Hartford,
Esq, now deceased, who was a resident of
our city, having his house near the top of
Rines' HILL
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A CARD.

On Friday evening J. Frank Pierce, Esq,
in the name of some of my friends. presented
me with an elegant copy of Webster's Un-
abridged Dictionary. As am unable to as
certain who the donors are. it is impossible
for me to verbally express my thanks. There
fore. take this opportunity to thank each
and every one who contributed to its pur-
chase. | will ever guard it with n jealous
care, not only for its intrinsic value, but for
the spirit which prompted those men in be-
slowing on me so highly priced gift
Furthermore. desire to hereby acknowledge
the kindness of all who labored SO earnestly
in my behalf in the hall.
+. ID. SULLIVAN.
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MARINE MEMS.

Schooner T.. & G. w. Kinds of Calais, with
coal for Eastport, dragged ashore on Middle
Ground. and was towed into Woods Holl.
having been drifting in the ice in Vineyard
Sound three days.
Schooner May Day of Rockland, lime
loaded, on fire in Gloucester harbor, will
probably be destroyed.
The screw steamer Roraima, from Demara
for New York. is ashore at Ocean Beach. n.
j., inside the bar. The crew of twenty four
and two passengers refuse to leave in the
binding snow storm and heavy sea- The
chances Of saving the vessel are slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02

There will be an exhibition this evening in
the Hall of the House of Representatives., by
the Principal of the American Asylum for
Deaf and Dumb of Hartford. Conn, to show
the method of teaching at the Asylum, and
what proficiency can be attained through it.
Four of the scholars accompany the Princ
pal to aid in the exhibition, which will be
worthy of large attendance of members of
the Legislature and our citizens generally
Maine has now twenty seven scholars in the
Hartford Asylum.
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tue Institution He thought the steward had
more to do with the Hospital than the super
intendert, and that Dr. Harlow was afraid TO
assert his authority. At one time there was
female physician at the Hospital: but she
couldn't get along with the steward and SO
had to go. DIR. Neal said that on several &C.
casions he found the meat for the patients
dinner to he tainted in some degree. The
bread was not good.
DIR. Butler requested the Committee to OBJ
tain powers from the Legislature to send for
persons and papers. Objection was made,
and the committee adjourned without
deciding.
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Hundreds of testimonials from residents of
our own State of Maine show that TwITcuELL
CHAMrLIN & Co.'S NEURALGTc ASoprSE is a
rure cure for all diseases of a neural5ie ma
ture. chilblains. etc: and algo for sore
throats, toothache. collie, cramps, diarrhGa,
cuts and sprains. 1t is invaluable. and never
fails TO do all that is claimed for il. 1t is the
best and cheapest liniment known, and is
sold by all medicine dealers and country
stores in large bottles at % cents.
Jan 30+eow&wlv
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DIR. David Kennedy. .'F.vorite Remedy

stimulates and helps Nature in her efforts to
throw off disease 1t does not fight Nature.
1t does not send the unhappy sufferer into
deeper fits of pain under the pretense of do
ing him good. 1t acts tenderiy and SYM
patheticalv like a mother lulling her child
into sleep and health. DO You have trouble
with your digestion. your kidneys, your liver?
Is your head thick and heavy: "Favorite
Remedy" will drive out the poison and max
YOU we'll again. Hand your druggist One
Dollar for bottle or write to the doctor at
Ronlout. y. Y.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
New England Agricultural Society.

BosToN, February j. The annual meet
ing of the New England Agricultural Society
was held here this morning. Nearly two
hundred members from all parts of New Eng
land were present. II was voted to again
hold an annual fair in September AT Worces-
ter. Resolutions were adopted recommend
ing the appointment of Geo. b. Loring,
President of the Society, as National com
missioner of agriculture, by President elect
Garfield
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Clothing Department.

9Th this Department nre offer our Gus
toners q rery Choice Line Of Fine Cloth
ily. md hare malc q Large reduction in
the Price for the purpose Of closing ont the
ITuter Styles.
fERemember that all Of oar clothing is
Of our own manufacture, and that the
u0ri; is uarranted Also that the goods
are Thoroughly shr,snk bctore being cut.
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KEyNEEEC COUNTY-n Probate Court at
dagnsta, on the fourth Monday Of January,
1881.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting 10 be
"A the last will and testament Of Elizabeth II. Gil.
be,ate of Winthrop,in said county deceased having
been presented fer Probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks prior to the fourth Monday Of Feb
ruary next, in the Daily kennebec Journal q news
paper printed Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at q Court Of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, If any, why the said
instrument should not BE- proved, approved and ri.
lowed as the last will and testament Of the said de-
ceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest HOWARD OWEN, Register. feb1fJw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02

our friends of the Free Baptist Society Of
III. city are arranging for grand concert,
.oc,I and instrumental, to be given at their
church on the lith of this month One of
.,o features of the concert will be large
.boru, that will sing some Of the hymns and
,r,e, of aye olden time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02

The Auburn Light Infantry have purchased
ae~ silk flag, - by IS inches in size, to
SAG win them on their visit to Haverhill,
wv weeks from next Friday. 1t costs the
N'"Pahy sixty dollars. They have also had
Nl''ner eagle painted on the prize banner
"'cn 'hey won at the State shoot at Angus
- aud are bound to march out of the State
'1i' leather The company has received
t>'H''' rom Governor Plaisted to go out of
'' -. state, and the Governors of New Hamp-
'e and Massachusetts have sent the re-
'"su oFders. allowing the company to en-
ne bounds of their respective States
and equipped. The Infantry will be
N.ompaned by Glover's Band of Auburn.
Az. s prum Major Bean of Portland, who will
1,eA'e brand new and gorgeous regalia.
e occasion. Extensive preparations are
;.,ng IN Haverhill for their reception, and
;, ~ De the most brilliant day in the histo-
,.m Inc company. 5000 have been raised
erhiii for the Inequalities. The Gov
H.. massachusetts, and the regimental.
.s ana staff officers will be accorded re-
-. 'on At the same time, and there will be a
''a military pagean.-Le~iston Journal.
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Chicago Prodnce Market.

-, -, CHICNGO, February I.
minnesota, 81 t0ss -; Winter wheais, SIS 90
HHEaf- steady. Ne Chicago Spring, c,.sh,
w March; co.; April, ois. CORN - lower;
CASH y: March, SIS. oAIS-9uiet cash 20, (;
March, SOL klE-s:eady. RAkLEl-lower at
r, L ,Ek-hieher; cash, "A Is: March, "A 81;
April u e23. i.ARp-hgher; cash, . SO; March,
. 10; April, 20. RUIN &EATS-hishcr; Shout.
der., So; Short rib. IS; Short clear. . 20.
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We learn that Captain G. w. Howard of
Rangely, is making preparations to build
.oon in this city, a first class little steamer,
c,nable OF carrying some two hundred pas
.snoer,. II is to be used for business at Mt.
Desert this summer. The engine is now in
the process Of construction at Frank Moor
lens machine shop.
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can,llemas day.

No learn that George Lawrence did not
:. ,r homes in his fearful fall and will
IS, he, around all right again.
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Tho frst tram over the Portland 4 o..
densburo Railroad since Thursday reached
St Jobnsburv Monday night. The train
was drawn Inv fonr engines 10 two of which
was attached !, snow ,,low Thera will nroh'
.hIv NOT he another train for several d,rs
Tha ,or, of pl,r,o,,h X r. ,ra. air,os.
or,;roI, dns,ro,nd hr g. Uonda I'll,
fre;gb, warehonse and one store arc ,So mil,
horsos lof, s,aod;ng I, orig;n.,od en-,
I- - r.,
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WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next n Hours
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, d. c.. February 81 a. NJ.
For the New England and Middle States,
partly cloudy weather on the coast; occasional
light snow; winds mostly northerly; station
airy or lower temperature; higher barometer.
Cautionary signals continue at Portland and
section T.
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meeting of the Capital Rifle Club will be
III q, the store Of C. c. Hunt, Thursday
.-o,inc Feb. 81. at 80 O'Clock. A full at
.,ndance is desired.
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A CARD.

People that read the Journal are usually benefited
by it and we wish inform readers Of good places
TO purchase Provision &C. VIM. g. Fiheld 4
Co.; Drugs &C.. Bovvditch, Webster T. Co.
Boots and shoes. L. r. Hersey; Clothing
&C., Dent. Huntin gtOn. novlsteod2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02

.For the purpose Of reducing our
Stock of Wintrr Goods, ire shall offer
GreG Bargains in all departments this
month
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Custom Department.

rYHe can still Sh0tc our customers a
rery Choice Line OF Winter HIoo.ens. and
uhnLe our Prices are rery much Reduced
on the goods made 10 measure. there ell
be no change IN he crude Of ,eork and
trimmings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02

Services for the funeral of Mrs. Duesbury
Harmon will be held at the Congregational
C,..,e, this forenoon at ii o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-02

The Committee on the Apportionment of
senators and Representatives for the next
uecade, met in the Senate Chamber last
evening. The Senators were apportioned by
counties as follows Androscoggin, ,
A'oostook. ,, gain Of /; Cumberland, 4;
rankin, /; Hancock, =; Kennebec. ,;
AnoN' :, gair of l; Lincoln, l; Oxford,
: fenobscot, 3. a loss of l; Piscataqais, l;
'asadahoc, |; Washington, >; York, 3. The
'PPOrtionment of Waldo and Washington
'0un'ies was not decided upon. One of these
'ouhties must lose Senator. The matter
" apportionment of representatives was re-
wired to subcommittee, which will report
in one week.