The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-03-22
FL ORIDI ANA.
Geographical Divisions of Florida.

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EASTERN FLORIDA-Is composed of the
counties OF Suwannee, Columbia, Alachn:
Levy. Baker, Nassau, Duval, Bradford
Clay, st. Johns, Putnam and Marion.
WEST FLoRIDA-Isc composed of the cOun-
ties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Washington
Walton. Holmes. Jackson and Calhoun.
MIDDLE FLORIDA-IS composed of the
counties of Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin
Leon, Wakulla. Jefferson, Madison, Taylor
Lafayette and Hamilton.
South FLoRIDA-Is composed of the
counties OF fernando, Sumter Orange
Volnsia, Brevard, Polk, HillsbOrOugh, Man
aztec Monroe and D9de.
We have something better on the
St. Johns River. Lard made from
the fat of alligators. Yon can't tell
the difference. And as for steak,
the tail of young alligator is a
greater luxury than the frog Of Paris.
--P0ldth0 Herald
At this period of the season the
russell orange, though not so clear
skinned, sell we'll. They are just as
sweet as any and for shipping, better
than the more delicate fruit. The
best oranges now sell readily at Sc
per box in fact, several orange grow.
ers III this neighborhood sell their en-.
tire crop by special order.-Pa1atha
Herald
The pilot boat Nonpareil brought
to port on Wednesday last the re-
mains OF Mr.. r. S. Fay, OF Boston,
who was passenger on the U. s..
Flagship Tennessee, from Hampton
Roads bound to New Orleans. Mr..
Fay committed suicide on the 18th
inst, by shooting himselfin the head.
His remains were brought ashore in
charge Of Lieut.. Kelly. His body
will be embalmed and sent to his
family.-Key Vest Democrat.
We clip the following from the
LeeSJ,tTy Advance; hereis chance
for smart young bachelor: "One of
Sumter Co.'s most charming young
ladies, wants young gentleman OF
manly appearance, upright and honor
able character, mot over 30 years OF age
nor under p land one who has a practi-
cal knowledge OF the orange business
to take charge of her grove, with
promise OF halt interest IN the same,
provided he gives entire satisfaction.
Address Eureka, Leesburg, Fla"
The mania Tor poisoning dogs is
not confined to our city alone. We
learn from the Pensacola Post of the
sad death. a few days ago, of little
child of Mr. Madden, at Byrneville,
Escambia county, from this malic.
ious practice 1t appears that some
villain threw piece OF bread into
the yard, containing strychnine, for
the purpose OF poisoning dog; but
the innocent and unsuspecting child
found it, and ate it with the sad re-
suit announced above. 1t is wicked
enough to wilfully poison a dumb
animal, bnt when innocent children
tall victims to this vile righteousness
as they are very liable TO do is high
time to cry out against this nefarious
work. The willful or malicious expos
ure ofa1y poisonoussubstance with the
intent that the same shall be taken
and swallowed by any animal or beast
is punishable by Imprisonment in the
penitentiary not exceeding five years
OF by fine not exceeding $4,000, or
Imprisonment in the county Jail not
exceeding one year. FzOridiO,.
Quite destructive fire occurred on
the ST. Johns & Lake Eustis Rail.
way on Thursday. While the train
was returning from Astor, and was
within two and half miles of Fort
Mason, a baggage and box Car caught
fire and were consumed, together
with all they contained. Loss esti>
mated at $4,000. The woods were
burning at the time and had set on
fire the wood pile from which the en-
CINE is supplied with fuel. The air
being tull OF smoke the engineer did
not see the burning wood, and slack>
ened speed TO take on supply.
The track had sprung and the en~
CINE ran Oft, drawing the two cars
close to the burning pile. In re-
markably short space of time they
were in blaze and consumed. This
is another evidence OF the danger OF
freing the woods. They are burned
for the benefit OF the cattle, and,
without doubt, enough property has
been destroyed by this means, in this
State, this year, to more than pay
for all the cattle in Florida. ~ Sumter
County Advdaace.