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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
Proteoting Bananas.

The statement in the Florida Immigra-
bop Bureau pamphlet of 1882, that the
banana can be grown in all parts of
Florida, simply by taking up in the fall
and banking for protection like sugar
cane. is true; but there is no need Of pre-
carving the roots carefully in taking I'D,
a. these do not grow much the second
vear. The bulb entire is all that is need
ed. Young roots spring forth readily from
this AS soon as the warm weather returns,
and at once take hold upon the
soil which should be made very rich
with compost, yard sweepings and dirty
water.
Nor is it necessary to plant the ba-
in deep holes or trenches. They
should he as near the surface as possible,
from which they draw the majoC part of
their sustenanee. There is no danger of
their blowing down 4'by the roots'' even
in a storm, for nature as securely binds
them with thongs to the earth as the Llli-
putians bound CULVER; but bananas so
protected and transplanted are in much
danger Of being broken about midway
their Wuukb olJSI lucy uCsou anu DtOOUl III
June OF JHly.
This is 0ccasioned by the loss of fibrous
strength IN the shrinking up or the re-
moyal Of the OLD leaves. The cultivator,
therefore, should avoid cutting away the
old leaves below the paiRt to which they
have entirely dried up and offer no sup
port TO the mother stalk.
If they can be made to bloom in June
or July they will mature fruit; otherwise,
the cold will overtake and blast the fruit
before it has attained sufficient growth to
ripen, even when cut and housed. The
point to make in the attempt to grow ba-
nanas after this plan is to secure the
greatest possible growth the first year, so
that the plants will be ready to bloom
early in the summer of the second year.
The heads will not be large, but the
fruit averaging from forty to sixty to the
head, may be both large and delicate.
This statement is made from our own
experiment some years ago in Thomas
county, Georgia, and success ought to be
greater in the more tropical State of
Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
TOnatO BLIGHT.

Mr.. VIM. II. Trimmer, of Moline, Els
Gambia county, Florida, writes as fol-
lows:
Il wish you could inform many of us
in Florida why our tomatoes wilt and die.
just as the fruit begins to turn whtish
green we lose every year the bulk of our
vines in this manner. ! can discover no
insect, but the stem, from tue root up, the
plth is evidently affected and shows
signs Of interior rot. Can you give us
cause and remedy?"
Phe blight referred to is general through
Florida and Southern Georgia, and in our
opinion is not caused by disease or insect,
but purely by the accident of conditions
attending the growth of the plant in our
climate and soil. We should say the
plants are scalded-that is, theexuberant
sap becomes overheated in the hot sun
and sickens the plant. This is still more
noticeable where they grow upon rich,
damp land, where, indeed, they should
never be planted. They are adapted to
dry cultivation partially shaded, and
while gross, rapid feeders are, neverthe-
less, quickly sensitive to unfavorable con-
dltions, such as excess of moisture, heat,
etc. Heavy rains saturating the soil, fol-
lowed quickly by the almost scorching
rays of the sun, present exactly the con-
ditions OF rapid blight. The land then
should slope to carry off the water as
rapidly as possible, and the plants should
occupy weh-turaed beds to throw the
water into the middles. If to this care
hey are given manure enough there will
BE- great modification of the blight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

THE fat OF chickens is said by cake
maker Of great experience 10 be superior
TO the finest butter for making the mos
delicate cake. II the fat Of boiled chick
ems is 70 be used, cook them without salt,
and there will not be the slightest favor
of fowl.
SLEEPS ToNGUEs-Boil six sleeps
tongues until quite tender; take OF the
skin, cut them in hall, put into n stew
pan with a little gravy, parsley, minced
eschalOt, some butter, pepper and salt;
stew for half an hour. Serve on hot dish,
with the gravy poured over.
AN excellent and simple disinfectaut
for sinks and waste. pipes IL made by mix
ing one large Tablespoonful Of cOpperas
with one quart Of boiling water. This So
luton is OdOrless and deOdOrizes Instant
~. The cOpperas may be bought at any
druggists for s or 10 cents pound.
ORANGE SALAD-This is delicious
salad and easily made. Peel two or three
sweet, Juicy oranges and cut up the quar-
ters in nice mouthfuls, removing all
seeds. Serve with half a dozen bits OF
orange In nest OF three or four leaves OF
lettuce, and pour Mayonnaise over each
nest. a similar sauce OF apples can be
made when the apples are very ripe, JUICY
and sour.
VERY pretty lambrequin for a shelf
IL made Of dark ielt, with squares OF
plush or felt put on at regular intervals.
on the edge, which Is straight, brass
cresceuts are placed with small tassels
tied into them. This shelf can be SIN
further oruamented by placing on IL
three japanese mats with half OF the
round INST on the shelf and halt hanging
over. Put one mat on each end aud one In
the centre.
BAKED PLAIcE-Have the bones re-
moved from two plaice, fry the fish light
brown, spread f0rce-meat over one side Of
each iliet, roll up and fasien with skew
ers; cover with beaten egH. then with
bread crumbs; put the FISH Ia n BAKING
DISH. cover closely, aud set In close
oven: mix the rest Of the beaton egg With
a pint OF gravy aud some chopped pars-
lsy add this 70 the iisnand bake half an
hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
The COnch Pea.

Mr.. S. P. Bine. of Lake City, Fla.
writes the following in answer to inqui
ries about this pea:
About May / last 1 planted half a
oushel of cOneh peas, laying off the rows
SIX feet apart with a Dixie pillow and
dropping five or six Reas to the hill three
ieet apart After they came up l had
them plowed out clean and hood once.
The result was the finest crop of peas I
ever saw. The vines completely covered
tse ground and were as full of peas as
they could hang, yielding between u and
80 bushels in the hull. They can be plant
ed at any time from the last of Nav 10 the
middle OF June. | consider them one OF
1he Inject land recuperatOrs known. last
year only planted six acres, but this
yeat will plant %. have the six acres
now planted in cotton and am confident
mat they will produce more cotton to the
acre than any other lands where l am
using commercial fertilizers.
The conch pea is also excellent for
noss' Last fall when they began TO ripen
turned nineteen bead Of hogs on them,
ana a'though there were also quantities Of
llnders in the same field, the hogs turned
"isir attention TO the foliage Of the conch
peas ana stripped the vines clean OF every
'eN. After this they ate the conch peas
'ua i"ttened very rapidly"
VIZ Zine does not say, but, of course,
''' h'-s turned upon the pinders after
nui The poas.
'1'-c desiring seed or further lnforma-
Wig 90" me sa'i ect may obtain both By adj
4i'a'.a MI Bne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
Facilities for Truckers.

The Florida Dispatch Line and Ocean
Steamship Company have arranged for
Geographic advices between Savannah
and New York, by the appointment of an
agent in this city, who will have free ac-
cess TO the manitests and bills of lading
of the steamers.
by this arrangement dealers in the
North, who have also organized an asso-
citation for handling Southern fruits and
vegetables, will have ample notice of
coming cargoes on the steamers, thus en-
abiing them to make arrangements to dis
pose Of heavy shipments prior to their ar
rival. Last wear complaint was made of
heavy earSees landed in New York by the
steamers on Friday or Saturday, too late
for the weeks marketing, and that much
damage resulted to the fruits and vegeta-
bles IN consequence of the delay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25


ine agricultural editor Of the New
ptleans Picogme does not think colored
'ao'f adapted TO the elevation. and pros
.s'l'y OF Southern agriculture, and that
.'e "hite farmers Of the South viii have
~ apply themselves more diligently 70
''sr business, aud take a more decided
interest in farming before they will sue.
.'.l ID making themselves and their ses-
~ independent. He finds, however.
o' uearl y everybody hunting a shady and
NJ place. Mothers are hunting shady
S.eees Tor their sons instead Of useful
80. 49, aud, he might have added. that
''liy fathers move TO town to get the
p'gs INTO school aud society and wind up
~ selling out the farm. The cities are
~ ~ Vne popular places for the country
~. - from whence few return to ten the
Ia. IVY ''ie Of wreck and ruin wrought out
- '-o cay IA . fearfuliy large majority.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
Clean Up.

The hot season is near by and will be
with us I'M very short time, and unless
we are careful our birds will soon show
SYMPTOMS of disease. We cannot expect
them to exist in q state Of health and
profitable produetiyness, unless they have
the necessary care. If this has not been
already attended to it should not be neg
lected another day, or the busy season Of
cultivation win so occupy our time and
attention as to make it impossible.
II is during the hot weather that vermin
OF every description abound, and will not
OnIv torment the birds but introduce dis
eases Of various kinds among them that
will eVentuate 10 the death OF many. TO
avoid this, the houses must be thoroughly
cleansed Of an accommodations of filth, the
floors and rOOsts scraped, the walls white
washed with hot lime wash, i'm which is
good quantity Of carbOic acid, and this
must be forced into every crack or break
so as to destroy all insect life that has
harbored there since last summer. The
floors and roOsts. and every crack or open
ing in them, should be, after being
scraped and cleaned, thoroughly soaked
with petroleum, or strong dilutiOn OF
carbOllc acid.
A good dust bath under cover sufficient
In size for all that want 10 resort 10 10,
pure. fresh. clean water often renewed,
au abundance of such food ~ they prefer,
aud in such variety as will satisfy their
instructive cravings; nests on the ground
made OF fresh and clean litter for each sit
ter. with a good sprinkling OF pyrlthreum
or insect powder, In IL win help the ilOcks
through the summer with but little dis
ease aud 20 a much greater profit. They
should have plenty OF room 90 roam and
scratch. and access 20 huely broken bone.
DO not keep too many IN one mock, use
only young and vigorous cocks. ct rid OF
the hens over years OF age, aud u poesi-
bic. have only thoroughbred birds. The
chickens must not he allowed TO roam In
the wet grass until sopie weeks Old, ana
ought 10 be kept away from the nOck.-
pouIfru I0aguuf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25

RHUBARB PUDDING-Prepare the stalks
as for pies; cover the bottom OF q butter
ell pudding dish with slices of bread and
butter; cover with the rhubarb cut in
short pieces, sprinkle abundantly with
sugar; then put on another layer of bread
and butter and rhubarb until the dish is
full. Have plenty OF sugar on the top.
Cover so as to steam while baking half an
hour. Remove the cover and brown nice
ly. Eat with any hot sauce.
A SPRING SOUP-Wash, drain and chop
fine quart of sorrel (nejecting any thick
stalks }, dozen sprigs of chervil and a
small head Of lettuce. Put two ounces of
butter into a stewpan and set it on good
fire. When melted add the sOrrel, cher
vii and lettuce, and stir until cooked; then
add two quarts of broth and simmer gent
ly for half an hour. Beat up the yelks of
three eggs with one Tablespoonful of
water, and mix with the soup just as 1t is
taken from the fire. Have some "crOu-
tons" in the soup tureen; pour the soupon
them and serve.
ECONOMICAL SUIT CRUST POR BAKING
III properly made, this paste will be
found equal TO pastry made from the best
fresh butter. Take some fresh beef-kid-
ney suet, and having removed the skin,
proceed to shred, not chop, the suet In as
tim tiakes as possible. For ordinary
tlaky paste the suet may be mixed in these
flakes lightly in the fiOur with a knife,
adding little salt and cold water, and, II
at hand, few drops OF lemon juice. The
paste then turned out and rolled as for
rough puts or flaky. If required for "A
better class OF pastry, the suet,
after being shred up, must be placed in IA
mortar aud pounded 10 the consistency Of
butter, adding, if the suet is hard, a few
drops OF best olive oil to it during the pro-
cess. When reduced 10 the desired cOnsis-
tency, the suet may be used either for
short crust or puff pastry in exactly the
same way as butter would be employed;
and If properly prepared, will be quite as
good, and far superior TO any pastry pre-
pared with lard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25

A sugar cane measuring 1919 inches in
length was recently sent TO Mr.. Handle
ton Diston, Of Philadelphia, from South
Florida, as sample from the reclaimed
lands on the Kissimmee. This is the begin
ming of results from the Diston Okeecho-
bee Draining Company, who, it is report
ed, nave already restored to agriculture
vast areas of the best land in South
Florida
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25

In reply.to letters OF inquiry from the
South in relation 20 the shipping Of fruits
and vegetables 10 Northern markets, +.
N Kiely 4 Co.. st. Louis commission
firm Of many years experience, have pub
lished little pamphlet Ia which occur
suggestions and advice OF interest 70
ket.
Growers ard shippers are advised 10
avoid the common practice Of mixing IN
ferior fruit or vegetables with that Of good
quality; also against "lopaing 0nD lhe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
anrir,.lt,.ral Department..
HE FIELD, FAKM AND GARDEN.

We solicit articles for this department.
The name Of the writer should accompany
the letter or article, not necessarily
for publication, but as evidence of good
faith.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-25
SODA flIaier, Ntr.
pr0pnoalo llIamirO.

proposals. for Furnishing ship Chsnd-
lery and ltstioua for KovoBue Vessels.
COLLECTORS OFFtoE. May "a, 1875.
GEALED PROPOSALS viii De- rec we'd ~
- thla ufilco until ~ O'Clock NOON of THURS
DAY. May -. less, for supplying katiOus and
slip chandiery for tho use OF crese and Fea-
eeia 81 tho Lpltcd states Revenue Marine SER
Vice ID thN coillrtlOn district Tor me nsc1l
year endlns ono au, 1885. Schedules o. arii-
ciea ~ ship ChandlorY ~ 81 Dii Cor win b
Furnished on appllcatlgq "a ihi. ontce.
4. L--L-- .lL. n------lL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02
LOCAL EREVITIES.

The sale of the furniture Of The late al
MIRA Powell will take place in Washington
TO morrow.
\ marriage license was issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to John II. Beach and
Ella Voorhees,, both of Fairfax county
Mrs. Lena Saks, the mother of Messrs
Andrew ana Isidore Saks, the wel-known
co,hers. died at her residence in Washing.
ton last night in the 64th year of her age.
The steamer Lady Of the Lake, which has
been On the ways at the Washington Navy
Yard the past two weeks, has received a
thorough overhaulipg, and will soon resume
her trips on the Norfolk route.
A man called at an uptown boarding
house On Monday, and made arrangements
with the landady to board himself and
two Others, whom, he said, were to be en-
ployed in building an elevator at one of the
upper wharvcs. He got one nights lodging
end two meals, end then left, since which
time he has not been seen. As no one in
the city has heard OF ths elevator, it is but
natural 10 believe that the boarding house
keeper has been imposed upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02
ICOMMUNICATED,

UNION STREET.-The complaint is fire.
qucntly aud justly made Of the filthy condi-
ton Of this street. Where is the filth? Be-
tween the rails OF tho Virginia Midland
Railway. What is the reason this wealthy
corporation does not plank between these
rails, especially as il was part of their con-
tract, or certainly all understanding, that
they were to do so in consideration of this
valuable franchise 4 whole street conert-
ell into yard for the stoppaee of their
cars and 10 ths detriment Of the bus
mess interests. If the Council would be
pleased 10 take this matter in hand, as also
the completion Of the east end of the tunnel,
they would deserve we'll of their fellow citi.
ZenS. b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

"WnisKy AND WOMEN frank Prem
lice, wiio robbed the safe ct the Arlington
hotel! Washington, was arrested IN Bilti'
more yesterday morning. He had co1e d..
rect to Baitimore, where he concealed huI-
SELF in s. disrepuabla house. When arrested
Prentice made 10 disturbance, nor did be
deny his guilt. He was brought TO Wash
ins'on IN the afternoon and locked up a.
the station house. "Whisky and Womcn,'
he said to reporter. can bring man to
almost anything. They have ruined me,
and, had not been drunk, should never
have robbed the safe" Prentice had been a
reader of trashy literature, and had his
youthful imagination fired BY tales of blood
she'd and rapiHe. He prided himself on his
muscular development and ability as pu.
giist These, together with an inherent de-
sire to be tough" are supposed to have, in
-; great measure, prompted the robbery OF
the safe. AT the time of his arrest 5000 was
found on him. The remainder he had al
ready spent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

PoToMAC MARSH GAs-The discovery OF
sHeces OF gas in the Potomac flats in max
ing boring for an artesian we'll in the work
now in progress for the reclamation Of the
flats, an accougt of which has been publish
ID, has caused considerable comment, es-
pecialv among the scientists. There is nc
probability that anything Of value will be
found in this discovery, and this view is
further confirmed by Mr.. McGee, the geo
}ogist Of the geological survey, who has
made spsca! study Of the geological form
alton Of The District and the river bed of the
Potomac. In conversation Mr. MCGEE said
lie judged .tat tae gas which found its way
TO the surface was simply marsh gas which
Was deposited ia the formation in the bed OF
the river Ia addition to the gravel and
loan, vegetable matter is brought down
which, as it decays. generates gas which i;
called marsh gas. This is what issued from
tee ground, and he did not suppose that
there is any great quantity. Mr.. MCGEE
also said he intended to collcc. some Of this
gas, iii, still flows, and examine it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-The stock market

NEW YORK, Dec 2.-The stock market e1
hibitcd very decided strength in the early deal
ings this moraing. Opening prices were gener-
ally u to y per cent. higher than the closing
quotations yesterday. After slight reaction in
some cases from first figures. the market became
active and stroag and advanced in the first half
hour g to 1 per cent. After 1880 the market
became less active and prices declined small frac-
TONS The decline WAS checked before the end of
the first hour, and at II o'clock thu market was
moderately active aud firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was cloudy
and cool, with seven prisoners and three
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Mary White. Rose Carter, Margaret Oil
yer and Alice Thompson, colored, arrested
by Officers Franks and Walker, charged
with disorderly conduct, were fined, the
former 50 and the three latter 81 each.
George Allen and Parry Nelson, arrested
bg Officer Davis. charged with stealing some
clothing from Mr.. James II. Brooks, were
held for further trial.
Della Wilson, colored, arrested By Off
GERS Latin and TIGER, charged with an as.
saut on Susan Shelton, colored, was fined
81, as was also the complainant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

FIGHT.-Two colored women from Wash
ington came to this city yesterday evening,
and after drinking enough whiskey to put
lGem in a lighting mood proceeded to in
dulga in that pastime. They selected the
corner of Fairfax and Oronoco streets as the
place and two Alexandria colored women a.
The objects of their attack, when free fight
cnsued, which was vigorously prosecuted
till interrupted by the arrival Of the police,
when all concerned were taken into custody.
The excitement for some time was intense
and attracted large crowd to the scene.
This morning The women were all fined by
the Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

Mr.. Robert Satellite, native of Birming-
ham, England, now q resident of Baltimore,
claims: Pm subject TO severe attacks of
neuralgia, which have caused me much pain;
l nave rer"atst:iy tried different remedies
cut received no Deceit. finally tried Sal.
vatian o.. and received Immediate relief, I
consider it worth It's weight in gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

Ayers Sarsaparilla thoroughly cleanseS
the blood, stimulates the vital functions,
and restores the health and strength No
one whose blood is impure can feel vel.
There is 4 weary, lapguid feeling, and oiteh
y sense Of discourugcment aud dcspondency.
Persons having this feeling should take
Ayers Sarsapayila to purify and Hitaiz"
the blood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

We take pleasure in recommending Halls
Hair Remover 10 our readers II restores
gray hair 10 lis youthful color, prevents
badness, makes the hair soft and glossy,
does not stain the skin, and is altogether
the best known remedy for all hair and scalp
l;Soas pS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02
LOCAL NEWS.

Fer the Middle Atlantic States, slightly
warmer fair weather, winds generally shift
ing to Horihwesterly The same conditions
viii prevail tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

WEDDING.-Christ Church was crowded
last night by the friends of the interested
parties to witness the marriage OF Mr.. David
J. Howell, of Charlestown, VIVA. and Miss
Mary Maude Gibson, known IS Miss
Minnie) the bright and beautiful dargH-
ter of DR.. Wm Gibson, of this city. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Hend er-
son Suter. after which reception was held
at the residence Of DR.. Gibson, where the
bride and groom received the congratu!a-
Tors of number of their friends. Later
Nr. and Mrs Howell left for q trip North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

4 FRIGRTFUL FALL.--Edward Martin, -
brakeman ON freight train on the Virginia
Midland railroad, fell from the train at o.
ter river on Monday night, and sustained
very serious injuries. The train was run
ming at speed cf probably 55 miles en-
hour, when he lost his balance and fell to
the ground. His body and limbs are fear
fully bruised; and it is feared he has sus.
tanned internal injuries. He was taken to
Lynchburg, where he is now being kindly
cared for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-02

TRIEvISG TRAMP5.-George Allen and
Parry Nelson, two tramps, were last night
arrested by Officer Davis, charged with
stealing coat from the house of Mr.. James
II. Brooks, near the local depot. The
lramps gained entrance to the house by
asking for something to eat, and while this
was being prepared for them they grabbed
. coat and some other articles which were
q, hand. and made oil. They were caught
soon afterwards, however, ard locked up in
he station house till this morning, when
they were held for further trial. Both
;ramps stcrniy deny the charge.